May 14, 2015 - The Coastline

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Volume 25, Issue 17 http://cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnreurafswa/installations/ns_rota.html May 14, 2015 U.S. Naval Activities Spain

Be Prepared for Your Move this Summer

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CNIC Visits Rota

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Rota’s Navy Exchange (NEX) is implementing a new program that allows customers to pay rent and utilities at the NEX, and serves as a secure alternative to carrying cash, starting May 22.

Customers interested in this program should fill out a form available at customer service at the store’s main entrance. The top portion of the form must be filled out by NEX customers while the bottom portion is for their landlord.

“I just think this is going to be a time-saver for a lot of people. You can come here and you don’t have to worry about getting euro or forget-ting your checkbook. The huge thing is safety,” said Sheri Coronado, NEX store manager. “I don’t really feel comfortable cruising around town with thousands of euro on me and you never know when you could become the target of someone’s ill will. I just think safety and convenience are huge factors.”

Customers have the ability to pay with euros, checks, U.S. currency, and debit or credit cards. If the utilities bill is in the landlord’s name, you can also pay it at the NEX. If the bill is in your name, however, you have to pay it through the company.

“This will eliminate service members carrying around large sums of cash, which is just not safe,” said Rota’s Command Master Chief, Delbert Terrell Jr.

The exchange rate will be the Navy Exchange rate, which can differ from the market rate. For every transaction, customers will be charged a 2 euro transfer fund expense, which allows the funds to be trans-ferred from bank-to-bank. Customers will receive an email confirmation

telling them when money has been transferred.

“It’s a quality of life program for the service members and civilian person-nel who are here,” said Coronado. “It offers not only safety, but con-venience as well. It allows service members and civil-ians living off base to pay their rent in a Protected Per-sonal Information compliant arena and protect them-selves from carry-ing so many euros on their person. It’s just to make it easier for every-body.”

NEX Implements New Home Rental Payment Program

U.S. Naval Hospital Rota unveiled a new app for smartphones and tablets in March, but understanding the ideas behind it means speaking to the tinker behind the craft: Hos-pital Corpsman 2nd Class Andrew Simmons.

It all started with an idea, followed by a directive from Navy Medicine East in Febru-ary directing all hospitals to develop an app, said Simmons.

“Lt. [Adam] Sharrits came to me and we started knocking around ideas to increase the transparency in the hospital, to the ease of use for everybody involved so that we could basically run better service for our customers,” recalled Simmons. “Out of that conversation, we figured that we would probably need to make an app.”

What started as an idea quickly became an app within three weeks. Using an app builder recommended by another command, Sim-mons became acquainted with the program and began developing the app.

After spending nearly a week and a half with the app, Simmons then spent a week making skins for the different pages “so it looked nice, so that everything you touch was produced by our hospital; basically to make it look pretty.”

What exactly was the root cause of the app, other than a directive? They wanted function-ality, transparency, and usefulness.

“We researched it by looking at other

people’s apps and seeing how they handled their business. We looked at everything from the few hospitals in the Navy that have produced apps and we looked at actual apps for the major players in the private sector … we were looking at them to see what we can expect out of an app. Our philosophy was that we wanted it to be more functional than informative,” Simmons said.

They were ultimately looking to avoid making a scaled-down version of a website and instead something that would be useful, regardless of age.

The app features hot links to Relay Health, Tricare Online, 9-1-1 emergencies, a phone book, the local taxi company, the hospital’s Facebook page, and upcoming events.

“We focused mostly on functionality, that’s why we targeted things like an operating phone book for the hospital so that people don’t have to download and input all these phone numbers into their phone and keep them all the time. Also, we wanted to incor-porate a lot of the big ticket items in Navy Medicine, such as Relay Health and Tricare Online, as well as the Interactive Customer

USNH Rota Unveils New, Useful App for Community

By MC2 (SW) Grant WamackNaval Station Rota Public Affairs

By Morgan OverNaval Station Rota Public Affairs

The new U.S. Naval Hospital Rota app has quick access tabs like 9-1-1, taxi service, making appointments and more.

The new U.S. Naval Hospital Rota app can be found by searching in Google Play and Apple app stores. see APP | 3

Navy Exchange (NEX) customers can now pay their rent by completing the form above, which is available at customer service at the NEX.

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Team Rota,Last fiscal year we had FOUR incidents of driving under the

influence (DUI), although that is not where we want to be, we were on the right trend from previous years. This year, seven months into it, we have had NINE DUI’s. The bottom line, as we all say is, go out have a great time but have a plan “A”, “B” and

“C” if needed or whatever it takes to get you and your group home safely. The disappointing part is that in each instance there was someone there who could have stopped the situation. I recently asked the ques-tion to a service member, “What can we do to help people understand?” The following is the response:

“Yesterday, you asked me think about what is

wrong with the current DUI training, and what can be done to improve the training. I have been thinking a lot about the fu-ture, about what I could have changed, about what could have happened if I did hit something or someone. In a sense, I am glad I was caught, because it makes me realize that I did not have any plan in place and I need to make some changes in my current path. As far as the training, I am not making any excuses for what I did. I take full responsibility for the decision. I know, for me at least, the only thought on my mind was 'get home so I can sleep.' At that point, I was not thinking about calling someone or getting money for a taxi, let alone the guy who [gave] PowerPoints in ICR about drunk driving. I didn’t think about ORM [operational risk management] in the state I was in, just the determination to get from point A to point B. You never see what is going on around you when everything is good, only when it is bad.

“The way I would add to the training is personal experience. Most of the time the person giving a PowerPoint on drunk driving is a person [who] has never been in a situation, but yet was told by their chain of command to put together a PowerPoint talking about DUIs. If the instructor is not into the topic, then the Sailor may find it unmemorable, espe-cially at 0500 in the morning. I believe the people [who] should be teaching that training are people who have either had a DUI, or someone who has been affected by a DUI. One of my close friends was

hit by a drunk driver and killed when we were younger and that always kept me as the person who made sure people had rides or places to stay. This incident has made me realize, I could have been that driver that killed my friend, and I am just thankful no one was hurt in this process.

“People hear about other Sailors getting DUIs but they don’t see what happens firsthand. The only thought that usually runs through their mind is that it messed up their DUI day off. After seeing how eight years of good service can be stomped on in a matter of seconds from one bad decision, I know I will at least educate my friends and other service members that it just isn’t worth it. Someone’s life is not worth more than a 30-euro taxi. Neither is someone’s career. Thank you for your time Master Chief, and I know I let you down. I let myself and my family down as well, and the only thing I can do now is make the necessary changes to still be that person you were proud of.”

Actions speak louder than words! I commend this young motivator for taking the time to put these words to paper. I know there will be some of us who look at this and say, this service member deserves what they get and that is correct the facts are there.

As I mentioned earlier in this article we have had nine DUI's within our family to date. Well, what does that mean? For me, it means that we have had the potential of losing nine lives, or even families, from the result of those DUI's. I understand that sometimes it is tough to stop someone, and there are times when you get them home and they wake up in the middle of the night and take off again. In a case like this we just have to pray that everyone makes it back home safely, in other situ-ations we ask that you have a plan in place and if it that falls through you can always call your leadership for help. Let's stop the DUIs.

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1. Use public transportation whenever possible. One person commuting to work by mass transit instead of driving can save 200 gallons of gasoline in a year.

2. Share your ride. Join a car-pool or a vanpool. About 1/3 of all private automobile mileage is for com-muting to work.

3. Don’t speed. For each mile per hour over 55, the average car or truck loses almost 2 percent in gas mileage.

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Evaluation service, which is a big thing. We wanted to basically make it as easy as possible for people to use these applications and these programs to that it would make things easier on the customer.”

Making it simple was the ultimate goal.

“Since currently we are the only app on base, it kind of made sense for us to target things that aren’t necessarily hospital centric, such as the 9-1-1 numbers for on base and off base, and having that as a simple one-click application, pull it up and you can call,” he said. “So it’s a little bit easier when you can just click a button on the app and it will automatically call the number you need to know. It was a lot of the functionality and a lot of func-tion over putting out a boatload of

useless information.”In addition to the everyday useful

items, the “Hospitals Near You” fea-ture allows you to locate specialty clinics you may be referred to, or treatment facilities near Rota that accept Tricare Overseas. For per-sonnel station at Morón Air Base, there are even clinics and hospitals in Seville where they may seek treatment. This app really is for anyone connected to the hospital, said Simmons.

To download the app, visit the Google Play or Apple store. If you have suggestions of things they should add, be sure to post com-ments on the page, or send them an email through the app.

“It was a great collaboration of the department. We had a bunch of people working on the project - Lt. Sharrits, myself; Lt. [Jonathan] Fowler was a big part of the adver-tising. It was a lot of work in a short period of time to produce something

that we feel is useful and we feel is nice to use and we hope everybody else does.”

continued from page 1App: Quick access

The new U.S. Naval Hospital Rota app has the entire hospital phone book available in one-touch options.

April 2Laila J. Arellano7 pounds, 4 ouncesDaughter of Manuel and Melanie Arellano

April 6Evelyn R. Snedecor8 poundsDaughter of Kristopher and Janette Snedecor

April 8Andalucia R. Escarcega7 pounds, 7 ouncesDaughter of Francisco and Cindy Escarcega

April 20Anthony S. Drexler8 pounds, 3 ouncesSon of Adam and Leah Drexler

April 22Leah M. Knox9 pounds, 1 ounceDaughter of Sheveka Knox

April 25Shannon J. Gilliam II7 pounds, 13 ouncesSon of Shannon and Faaizah Gilliam

Congratulations! Rota Welcomes New Babies

REMINDER: Per COMNAVACT Spain Instruc-tion 5100.2, it is prohibited to wear headphones, earphones or other devices that restrict or prevent the ability to hear traffic while walking, jogging, running or bicycling.


We’ve all experienced a permanent change of station move. The way you plan and execute your move matters. Success, for the most part, depends on a member’s ac-tive participation at origin, and destination before pick-up, during the move and destina-tion delivery. Communication with the Transportation Service Provider (TSP), local agents, and Personal Property Ship-ping Office (PPSO) counselors is essential.

May 15 through July 31 presents unique challenges for the moving industry, service members, and their families, especially moves made during the peak of the peak (June 16 through July 4). During the busiest moving season, gov-ernment moving service provid-ers are stretched to capacity and often times are required to perform services with lim-ited packing crews, trucks in short supply, and full storage facilities. However, each per-son can manage unforeseen changes in their moving plans by being informed, planning ahead, and remaining flexible.

Before You Move:Moving is stressful enough,

but knowing what to expect during the move can calm anxieties. Before you make your move application plans or contact the local PPSO visit http://www.move.mil for updated information, customer information videos and articles, regarding shipping entit le-ments, claims, privately owned vehicles and much more.

Counseling is the most criti-cal part of a successful move. Customers must ensure they have all the information needed for a successful move. Hav-

ing valid and updated contact information (phone numbers, email, etc.) in Defense Per-sonal Property System (DPS) is the key to a service member’s successful move.

Customers should book early, remain flexible in ar-ranging their pack out or pick up dates, and try to schedule before or after the peak of the peak season, whenever pos-sible. Initial pack out or pick up dates are your “desired” pack or pick up and is not confirmed until official orders are turned into the PPSO, and the moving company contacts service member to conduct the pre-move survey, finalize the pack and pick up dates and establish the Required Deliv-ery Date (RDD). The PPSO will inform the member of the desired delivery date (DDD) on the shipment application, dur-ing counseling. Remember, the DDD is only an estimate and the “actual” RDD is printed on the government bill of lading for the shipment. The mov-ing company will provide the member with a copy of the bill of lading, either electronically or hardcopy, no later than the pick up date.

If serving an accompanied tour, encourage your spouse to participate in the self-coun-seling and pre-move survey process. After all, in most

instances the spouse at home will be the one coordinating when the moving company shows up. Together, a sponsor and spouse are more likely to communicate all their moving needs. If a spouse or sponsor is not unavailable to supervise the move, then the one avail-able will be prepared to super-vise the move in the event of an absence of either one.

Members and their spouses should know about all moving documents they must receive, review, sign, and why these documents are important for a successful move. Both spouse and sponsor should know what actions to take in case of diffi-culty during a move, and know their personal responsibilities in releasing and accepting ship-ments to the moving company.

Moving weight allowances are determined by the mem-ber ’s grade in accordance with applicable Joint Travel Regulation (JTR). Ultimately, members are responsible for keeping personal property items within their weight allow-ances. To avoid possible ex-cess costs, take the time early in advance of the move date to estimate your shipment weight. You will then have sufficient time to dispose of personal things you no longer use to reduce your potential excess costs. Should you decide to keep all your household goods and possibly ship above your weight allowance, you need to budget to pay the excess cost, which can be quite substantive in most cases.

To estimate the weight of household goods, start with the net weights of all shipments of your last move. Normally your shipment documents from your previous move will indicate the total weight shipped to your current duty station. Be sure to include all shipments at govern-

Moving Matters! Make Yours a Smooth Move this SummerBy Sutten ThomasNavy Household Goods, NAVSUP FLC Sigonella

C u s t o m e r s should book ear-ly, remain flexible in arranging their pack out or pick up dates, and try to schedule be-fore or after the peak of the peak season, whenev-er possible.

The American Red Cross Rota is hosting a Kid’s Bike Safety Fair Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon at the parking lot across from security near the water tower.

The Kids Bike Safety Fair will have a Spanish Bicycle Safety Course and Obstacle Course to teach kids of all ages the cor-rect Spanish rules of the road.

“For as many bikes as we have in Rota, there is twice as much confusion on the rules of the road,” said American Red Cross Rota Station Manager, Jon Glenn. “This event will get your approach to bike safety in gear. Joining us for this fun-filled family event will make you and our community safer.”

In addition to the focus on safety there will be a Kids Bike Parade. Kids will be provided with a bag of decorations to decorate their bikes for the parade. The kids in the parade will show off their newly-learned bicycling skills on their festively decorated bikes. Parents must bring their child’s bike to the event. Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jordan Dal-gardno from American Forces Network Rota will be the Grand Marshall for the bike parade.

Also there to promote safety in the community will be the Rota firefighters with a fire truck. Kids will have the opportunity to learn more about fire safety and how fire fighters are there to help you.

The American Red Cross Rota is excited to host the Kids Bike Safety Fair and promote bike safety and to teach the Spanish bicycling rules of the road. If you would like additional information on the event, please call the American Red Cross Rota at 727-2333 or off base at 956-822-333, email at [email protected], and Facebook American Red Cross Rota.

ment expense still in storage, if applicable, as well as weights for any personally procured moves (formerly referred to as the Do-It-Yourself move). Add weights for all household items you acquired since you last moved, such as furniture, hobby equipment, tools, books, collectables, and electronics.

Many service members are familiar with the “1,000-pounds-per-room” estimate. Unfortu-nately, families often forget to include rooms such as storage sheds, large closets, yards, garages, carports, basements, and other hidden areas. This is

why it’s best to start your move estimates with all weights from your last move, and then adjust for what you recently acquired. Remember, an estimate is sim-ply that, a “best guess” estimate of what you intend on shipping. It’s not an official weight, until the movers provide an official the shipment weight to the PPSO and a government bill of lading is created. If weights are close to maximum after pack-ing, request an official reweigh through your DPS account or the servicing PPSO.

By Krystle SaxtonAmerican Red Cross Rota

Kid’s Bike Safety Fair

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Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) visited Naval Station Rota May 4 and 5 to talk with senior leadership and visit facilities around the base.

This was Vice Adm. Dixon Smith’s first visit to Rota as part of a CNIC assessment survey of the Navy Euro-pean bases. During the tour, Smith visited accompanied and unaccompanied housing units, port operations, the Child Development Center, Fleet and Family Support Center, and numerous Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) facilities, including the $1.5 million recently renovated aquatics center.

Bob Crist, housing director, provided Smith with updates on enhancements in family housing where they are merging many two separate units into one large unit. Crist said each unit upgrade costs approximately $180,000.

Smith, who was joined on the tour by Rear Adm. John Scorby Jr., commander, Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia and Steven Iselin, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Energy, Installations and Environment), then visited port operations to see the pier capabilities.

He spoke with Cmdr. Howard Mee-han, port operations officer, on the growth of NAVSTA Rota with the Forward Deployed Naval Forces (FDNF) buildup.

"With USS Porter arriving and one more destroyer coming, we'll soon have four here with a lot happening," said Smith. "Our number one mission is to support the fleet and enable the warfighter to complete the mission."

The tour also included the Navy Exchange, com-missary, Liberty Center, security dispatch, and the emergency operations center.

Overall, Smith was highly impressed with NAVSTA Rota’s capabilities and the continuing friendship that Americans have fostered with their Spanish counter-parts.

"The NAVSTA Rota team is visibly proud of their mis-

sion here to support the fleet, fighter, and family,” said Smith. “The partnership that Rota has developed with the host nation is very impressive. From the command-ers all the way down to the Sailors on sentry duty, it is evident that we do a great job spanning national and cultural differences to meet the mission of the installa-tion for both the United States and Spain."

Smith, a native of Green’s Farms, Connecticut, assumed command of CNIC in October 2014 and is responsible for 52,000 military and civilian personnel, 11 Regions, and 70 installations worldwide.

CNIC Gets a First-hand Look at Naval Station Rota’s CapabilitiesBy MC1 (SW) Brian DietrickNaval Station Rota Public Affairs

Bob Christ, Rota housing director, center, discusses on-going housing enhancement projects to Vice Adm. Dixon Smith, commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC), middle left, during a base tour, May 4. This was Smith’s first visit to Rota as part of a CNIC assessment survey of the Navy European bases.

Photo by MC1 (SW) Brian Dietrick

Vice Adm. Dixon Smith, center, commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC), discusses pier capabilities with Cmdr. Howard Meehan, port operations officer, right, during a base tour, May 4.

Photo by MC1 (SW) Brian Dietrick




Kids Bike Safety Fair The Rota American Red Cross is hosting a Kids Bike

Safety Fair, Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon, located at the security parking lot (next to the water tower). Do you know how to safely ride your bike here in Spain? Did you know that some Spanish bicycling rules of the road differ from those in the United States? This event is going to be a family fun packed day that will teach you how to safely ride in your neighborhood to cycling around Spain. Look at all the exciting events happening!

- Spanish Cycling Safety Course. - Bike Parade (must bring your own bike). - Bicycle Obstacle Course. - Touch a Fire truck! Our own Rota firefighters will

be here! - Free prize giveaways.For more information please contact them at rota@

redcross.org.

Red CRoss Youth ChaiR WantedAre you a teacher? Are you a spouse wanting to con-

tribute to the community and have a great volunteer job on your résumé? Do you enjoy working with high school students grades 8 to 12? The American Red Cross is pleased to announce the new DGF Red Cross Youth Club. The Youth Club is a group that provides students with opportunities to make a difference by addressing the community's greatest needs and developing leader-ship skills.

The Youth Club empowers youth with knowledge and life-saving skills to help prepare their schools and commu-nity to respond to emergencies. The American Red Cross Rota is a looking for a volunteer to work with the David Glasgow Farragut educational lead to guide the club and students as the Youth Chair. The time commitment for this position is approximately an average of two hours per week. For more information please call 727-2333.

DGF Art ExhibitThe annual art exhibition of David Glasgow Farragut

Middle/High School students will open at the historic Torre de la Merced, Calle Compás del Convento, in Rota on May 29, 7 to 9 p.m. and will run with posted evening hours through June 7. The human situation is

characterized by a range of experiences; whether mun-dane or exciting, just or unjust, peaceful or disruptive, political or apolitical. The visual artist sees, reflects, and creates in response to their environment. The Tower Show: Everyday Occurrences, explores a myriad of re-sponses. Works exhibited this year include watercolor, charcoal, collage/mixed media, tempera, and clay work. Students from beginning through advanced art classes and the ceramics class will show their creations; some whimsical, some serious, and some purely aesthetic. A special focus of the show is presented by Ellen Birch, graduating senior, who will showcase her year-long study of illustrations based on the social injustices we have become accustomed to as everyday occurrences. We invite viewers to come see, reflect, and share dialogue in this celebration of art making. Please join us for an Artists Reception at 7 p.m., May 29 at the old Merced Marketplace and support the visual voices.

Calling all eagle sCoutsAre you a former Eagle Scout looking to give back

to Scouting? Or perhaps a new parent who wishes to enroll their child in Scouting? The Department of De-fense sponsors a very robust Boy Scout and Cub Scout program in Europe, including here in Rota. For more information, please contact David Kemp at [email protected] or DSN 626-3192.

NMCRS May ClassesThe Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society has several

great classes in May. Check out the schedule below and call 727-1614 to reserve your seat.

Sibling Class: Saturday, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the OB/GYN clinic.

Breast-feeding Series Group: Wednesday, 11 a.m. to noon at the Community Support Building (3293), room A010.

Postpartum and Breast-feeding class: May 21, noon to 2 p.m. at the OB/GYN clinic.

Baby Basics class: May 28, noon to 2 p.m. at the OB/GYN clinic.

summeR shopping done Yet? The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Thrift Shop

has new summer hours to accommodate all schedules. The NMCRS Thrift Shop summer hours are Monday and Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. They are open for evening shopping every second and fourth Thursday, 5 to 7 p.m. and every third Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (first

30 minutes priority shopping to active duty members).

pResChool seRviCes foR ChildRen With disabilities

Child Find for children 3 - 5 years of age is an ongo-ing outreach program that locates and identifies children who may have developmental delays or educational disabilities and need special services. If you have concerns regarding your child's development please contact 727-4185 or 727-4435.

WiC oveRseas Women, Infants and Children Overseas is a nutrition,

education and supplemental food program for qualified members of the uniformed services, civilian employees, DoD contractors living overseas and their family mem-bers. Participants include pregnant, postpartum and breast-feeding women, infants and children up to age 5. WIC benefits include one-on-one nutrition counsel-ing, nutrition and health screenings, breast-feeding education, breast pump loan program, infant and child feeding tips and drafts redeemable for nutritious foods. Call 727-2921 for more information.

alCoholiCs anonYmous meetingsAlcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings are scheduled

every Wednesday, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall at the chapel. For more information, call the DAPA at 727-2357 (VPN: 18-727-2357) or commercial 638-83-6854. AA off-base: "Rota Drydock," every Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Calle Calvario, 67, Inglesia del Carmen, Rota (Lat: 36.624466, Long: -6.356386). For information about the meeting in Rota, call Joe Garcia at 629-27-1312 or 956-81-5842. Online, visit http://www.aaonline.net or http://www.aaspain.org.

dlpt, dlab testing at nC College offiCe

Navy College Office Rota has assumed responsibility for the Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT) and Defense Language Aptitude Battery (DLAB). Testing is by appointment only - walk in testing will not be per-mitted. Individuals without One-Net access must call Neville Hollin at 727-2126. He will coordinate a time for the individual to come by to Building 3269 to start filling out the SAAR-N for access to One-Net. Access to One-Net is a requirement for DLPT/DLAB testing and a requirement to set up the appointment for testing. For more information, please contact Sandra Whitaker or Brenda Carpenter at 727-2798/2785.

navY College gRaduationThe Rota Navy College Office will host graduating

students at a ceremony in celebration of their successes June 4, 2 p.m. at the base chapel. The ceremony will be preceded by a dress rehearsal, which will take place June 3 at 3 p.m. All students with a degree earned from Sept. 1, 2014 to Sept. 1, 2015 are welcome to participate. Civilian to active duty, family to friends, all are welcome.

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Kids Program at Brindo Mi Vida

Opportunity for LDS Members in RotaThe Latter-day Saints meet at the Capilla at the Chapel, Sundays, 4:30 p.m.

The LDS Family Home meetings are held on Mondays at 7 p.m. The LDS Scripture Study/Institute meets on Thursdays.

Join us for The Gospel Project for Kids, a Sunday school class for your little ones at Brindo mi Vida. Brindo Mi Vida (I Offer My Life) is a casual, experiential Christian worship, centered around fellowship and communion.

Eat dessert, drink coffee and explore with them a deeply spiritual, yet very practical relationship with God.

Every Sunday, 6 p.m. at the chapel. Visit their website at http://brindomi-vida.blogspot.com.

CHAPLINES

Chaplain DaviD SChilling

May I Have a 'Word" With You?Words are vital. How vital? Words store memo-

ries. Words nail down facts. Words confirm promises. Words communicate abiding truth. Words convince and convict.

The written word is our link to the past and can be our gift to the future. With-out words, it is difficult to communicate what we feel in our heart. Without writ-ten words - read, taught, memorized, and recited - we would have to rely on fading memories and oral traditions.

Wi thou t words , we would not know much about God at all. In many

respects the Bible is like reading God’s journal and discovering, among the often outlandish accounts of human foibles, what is really on the mind of the One who created us and breathed His life into us. With words God communicates His intentions. With words God assures us of His intervening love for us. Read-ing his words, we discover the deepest feelings of a passionate Being who longs to end human loneliness and give us His life - through the power of His words.

Christianity relies on the words that make up the Bible. Though the Bible does not always tell us what

we want to hear, it tells us what we need to know with words recording memories, nailing down facts, confirm-ing promises, communicating abiding truth - words that convince and convict.

Have you seen the movie “Still Alice”? It’s about the struggles of a woman and her family as she experi-ences the early onset of Alzheimer’s disease. Initially, Alice notices that she is struggling to find words that once flowed with no effort. With the diagnosis, she fears losing her memories and thus losing herself. Because an Alzheimer’s victim may live for years, no longer able to recall faces, it is a disease that truly robs the victim, not only of the past, but also of one’s personality.

Perhaps you heard about the old man who visited his wife every day in a care facility. She had Alzheimer’s and, while pleasant, no longer realized that her visitor was the man she had once built a life with. An aide at the facility asked the man, “Your wife doesn’t know you and wouldn’t miss you, so why do you visit her every day?’ He replied, “Because I know her.”

You may not be spending time with God. You may not be concerned with his words. Someday, due to injury or a disease like Alzheimer’s, you may have no memory of how God cares for you. Yet none of that stops God from knowing you, keeping all his promises to you, and wanting to spend time with you.

The movie “The Notebook” portrayed the value of

reading aloud a journal to a woman who had lost her memory. The journal’s words stored those memories. Reading it reignited the memories. I’ve kept journals for over 10 years. When I am old, I will return to them and, God willing, read and relish the words that have stored memories for me.

When I’ve had an opportunity to speak to warriors returning from the combat zone, I encourage them to journal. Chronicling experiences relieves the mind of the responsibility of having to remember. If those memories are especially troubling, journaling can be a way to set the traumatic aside and get on with a positive life. Who knows? If those journals are articulate, they may be a resource for a PBS documentary in 50 years!

Maybe you struggle to find words to express your-self? Consider this: Many great men and women have passed from this life. Most have been forgotten, but the ones who used written words to reveal themselves continue to inform and inspire us. They live on - at least on earth - through their words. Three of the Gospel writers (Matthew, Mark, and Luke) record Jesus’ pro-found prediction: “Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away,” Matthew 24:35 and Luke 21:33. Words that surpass the test of time have more power than we can imagine.

If you would like to speak to me or another chaplain regarding this topic or any other issue, please call the Religious Ministries Department at 727-2161.


If you wish to participate in this event, you must notify the Navy College Office by Friday. Please have proof of completion ready for the counselors. To reach Brenda Carpenter, call 727-2785, or to contact Sandra Whitaker, call 727-2798.

pRepaRe foR the sat oR aCt noWeKnowledge is donating SAT/ACT Test Prep Pro-

grams worth $200 to all active duty, retired, veterans, Guard, Reserve, their family members, DoD employees and civilians performing military support, as well as their family members. Materials may be ordered online at http://www.eknowledge.com/DANTES or by calling 951-25-6407.

Visit these schools in the Community Support Building during their office hours, Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

eRau has a pRogRam foR YouEmbry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) has

the graduate, undergraduate and certificate programs to help you achieve your academic and career goals. While in Rota, with Embry-Riddle Worldwide, you can get your education in a way that works best for you: in the traditional classroom, available at more than 150 locations throughout the world; online, from anywhere across the globe; EagleVision Classroom-web video conferencing between classrooms; EagleVision Home Web video conferencing from the convenience of your home; and Blended, which allows you to combine learn-ing modes to suit your lifestyle. Visit our website at http://worldwide.erau.edu or contact your local office at [email protected] to learn about available programs and courses. Call ERAU at 727-2984.

umuC offeRs multiple degReesThere’s a reason more than 93,000 students have

chosen UMUC. They have experienced faculty with professional knowledge, plus UMUC is regionally ac-credited and internationally recognized. UMUC Europe offers several certificate programs, along with many associate, bachelor's and master's degree programs. On top of that, there are many other degree options through the UMUC Stateside Campus. Stop by the UMUC office here in Rota and find out how UMUC can help you reach your academic goals. They are open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. If you can't stop by their office in the Community Service Building (CSB), call them at 727-2917 or email them at [email protected].

CentRal texas College (CtC) Classes Central Texas College is a regionally accredited

college serving various certificate degree programs. Currently, CTC is offering four face-to-face degree programs in criminal justice, fire protection, child devel-opment and hospitality management. CTC face-to-face courses are eight weeks long, one night a week, 6 - 9 p.m. There are several other available online degree programs, and registration for these is open every month. If you’re interested in enrolling and registering to take classes, please contact CTC field representa-tives for more information at 727- 2574 or email CTC at [email protected].

ou of f e R s ma s t e R o f hu m a n Relations

The University of Oklahoma offers a Master of Human Relations. The Master of Human Relations program offers emphasis in organizational studies, counseling and the helping professions and social change. Face-to-face classes are taught Tuesday through Friday, 6 - 9:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Online classes are also available

each semester. The MHR is a non-thesis program which includes four core classes, six electives and one internship experience for a total of 36 semester hours. For more information, call OU at 727-2799 or email at [email protected].

aCCeleRated WithdRaWalAccelerated withdrawal of the school year, Thursday.

Federal HolidayMemorial day, May 25; no school.

Survival Spanish with Sr. Clemente Thursdays and Tuesdays in May and June, choose from 9 to 10 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Tuesdays and Thursdays through June 18 come and enjoy our 20-hour Spanish course for beginners. This course for beginners it is simple and fun and these les-sons are useful, easy and interesting. We will help you go from speaking no Spanish at all to being able to fulfill basic communication needs. Call 727-3232 for more details and registration.

CultuRal field tRip JeRez hoRse faiRFriday, 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Join us on this field trip to the Jerez Horse Fair where the party goes on all day and night for a week. The guitars, the wine, the gypsy dresses, the horses, dancing and singing a unique celebration that very few fail to enjoy and no one forgets. Call 727-3232 for more details and registration.

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Music

Como Bailan los Caballos Andaluces special dressage show, Friday and Saturday, noon and 10 p.m., uniform dress show, Saturday, 10 p.m., Recreo de las Cadenas, Avenida Duque de Abrantes, Jerez de la Frontera

Ronda Romantica set in the 19th century, Friday to Sunday, craft market, food fair, concerts and so much more, located in downtown Ronda. For the full schedule visit http://www.ronda-eomantica.es

Guided tours through Puertas de Tierra and Torreon (old city gate and tower), Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., free admission

Guided tours through Rota's Luna Castle, Saturday and Sun-day, 1 and 5 p.m. Prior registration is required at the Tourist Office, 2, Cuna Street, tickets €1

Picobarro Second Hand Market, Sundays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sargento Cespedes Street, Rota

Alcazar de Jerez, oldest Moorish Fortress of Jerez, camara obscura, octogonal tower, Arab gardens, Villavicencio Palace, oil mill, mosque and Arab baths, Monday to Friday from 9:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Flea Market, Sundays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Alameda Vieja (by the Moorish castle), Jerez de la Frontera

Sevilla bullring guided tours, daily, 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., tickets €7, Mondays, 3 - 7 p.m., entrance is free. Call 954-22-4577

Sevilla Reales Alcázar (Moorish fortress) guided tours, daily, 9:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., tickets €8.75

Eat/DrinkXIX Ruta del Atún (Tuna Fish Route), through June 8

Gonzalez Byass Bodega - Jerez de la Frontera, Monday to Saturday, noon, 1, 2, and 5 p.m., tickets €12 to 15

Sandeman Bodega - Jerez de la Frontera, Mondays, Wednes-days and Fridays 11:30 a.m., 12:30 and 1:30 p.m.

Barbadillo Bodega - Sanlúcar, Tuesdays to Saturdays, 11 a.m., €3

Flamenco

ArtsActivities

Sports

Entre Dos Mares painting display by Tesa Gonzalez, through May 30, Mercado Central, Cadiz

Denominacion de Origen flamenco recital by David Palomar, Saturday, 9 p.m., Gran Teatro Falla, Plaza de Fragela, Cadiz, tickets €15 to 25

Flamenco recital by Luis El Zambo, May 22, 9 p.m., Teatro Municipal Pedro Muñoz Seca, El Puerto de Santa Maria, tickets €6 to 8.50

Opera, El Elixir del Amor, Fridau, 9 p.m., Gran Teatro Falla, Plaza de Fragela, Cadiz, tickets €25 to 45

Vargas Blues Band in concert, May 30, 11 p.m., Sala Bereber, Cabezas street, Jerez de la Frontera, tickets €15

No sin Musica music festival, July 3 to 4, Cadiz Piers, Cadiz, for more information visit http://www.guiadecadiz.com

Al Rumbo music festival, July 16 to 18, Chipiona – Costa Bal-lena, Europa Avenue, for more information visit http://www.guiadecadiz.com

XIII Duathalon Across Sanlúcar City, June 14, 10 a.m., Sanlucar de Barrameda, for more information visit http://www.adguadalquivir.com

Hipodromo de Dos Hermanas, Sevilla, for winter season pro-gram visit http://www.hipodromosdeandalucia.com

Jerez Feria del Caballo, ends SundaySanlúcar, Feria de la Manzanilla, June 2 to 6El Rocio Pilgrimage, May 23 to 25

El Amor Brujo flamenco recital by Esperanza Fernandez and Camarete Instrumental del Gran Teatro Falla, May 23, 9 p.m., Gran Teatro Falla, Plaza de Fragela, Cadiz, tickets €15

Ballet Flamenco de Lidia Cabello, June 17, 9 p.m., Gran Teatro Falla, Plaza de Fragela, Cadiz

Flamenco show, Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Fridays, 10:30, 11:30 p.m.

Flamenco show, Fridays and Saturdays, 10 p.m., El Lagar del Tio Parrilla, Plaza del Mercado, Jerez de la Frontera, 956-33-8334

Upcoming Events

Area Activities

BullfightsJerez, Plaza de Toros, Calle Circo Thursday, 7 p.m., on horseback bullfight, Fermin Bohorquez and Plablo Hermoso de MendozaFriday, 7 p.m., Juan Jose Padilla, Morante de la Puebla, and Jose Maria ManzanaresSaturday, 7 p.m., Cayetano Rivera, Enrique Ponce, and El Fandi

Sevilla Cathedral and Giralda tours, Mondays, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Tuesdays to Saturdays, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sundays, 2:30 - 6 p.m., tickets €8


ACAA Andrew Grippon

Team Rota in the Spotlight

Photo by MC2 (SW) Grant Wamack

A native of Dayton, Ohio, Air Traffic Controller Airman Ap-prentice Andrew Grippon joined the Navy June 3, 2014. After completing basic training at Great Lakes in Illinois, he attended Advanced Electronics “A” School in Pensacola, Florida for four months. On December 15, 2014, he arrived at Naval Station Rota, Spain and joined Air Operations.

Grippon works as an air traffic controller and deals with paperwork concerning flight arrivals and departures. He files and processes flight plans for aircraft, and is getting trained in ground control, which involves taxiing aircraft landing. Additionally, he is part of the Air Operations Booster Club, the Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions, and volunteers for the Rota Blue Devils baseball team.

“I love my job. It’s a thinking job,” said Grippon. “No two situations are alike. You have to find a different way to deal with each situation.”

Grippon said his biggest accomplishment thus far is passing “A” School because of the high attrition rates.

One thing that has always helped Grippon grow throughout the years is an epistle from the New Testament in the Bible.

In 1 Corinthians 13:11 it says, “When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child; but when I became a man, I put away childish things.”

By MC2 (SW) Grant WamackNaval Station Rota Public Affairs


U.S. Naval Hospital Rota, Spain is seeking one contracted full-time Dental Hygienist.

Minimum qualifications are: 1) Possession of a current certificate or diploma to practice as a dental hygienist in any one of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, or the U.S. Virgin Islands; 2) Passed any accredited regional clinical board exam and the national written exam; and, 3) U.S. citizenship required. All United States contractors must obey and meet all terms and conditions required to conduct business at U.S. Naval Hospital Rota, Spain. Interested personnel are requested to contact Paul Campbell, contracting officer, for a copy of the solicitation at DSN 727-2997 or email [email protected] with your name, phone number, and email address. Offers are due no later than June 4. Alternate point of contact is Juan Serrano at [email protected].

U.S. Naval Hospital Rota, Spain is seeking one contracted full-time Dental As-sistant.

Minimum qualifications are: 1) Possession of a current certificate or diploma to practice as a dental assistant in any one of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, or the U.S. Virgin Islands OR certification from a Red Cross Dental Assistant Course; 2) Six months experience as a certified dental assistant within the preceding 60 months required; and, 3) U.S. citizenship required. All United States contractors must obey and meet all terms and condi-tions required to conduct business at U.S. Naval Hospital Rota, Spain. Interested personnel are requested to contact Paul Campbell, contracting officer, for a copy of the solicitation at DSN 727-2997 or email [email protected] with your name, phone number, and email address. Offers are due no later than June 4. Alternate point of contact is Juan Serrano at [email protected].

Second through fifth grade students participated in the David Glasgow Farra-gut (DGF) 4th Annual Math Bee, April 30.

Thirteen contestants, from third to fifth grade, were seated on stage waiting for the Math Bee to begin. Increasing stu-dents' ability to demonstrate an under-standing of number sense and number relations is one of DGF Elementary School’s two school goals, thus partici-pating in the Math Bee gives students a

chance to exhibit their math skills. The Student Council opened the Math

Bee by having everyone stand after which Marley Hasselbring and Keenan Demeritt lead them in the Pledge of Allegiance. Hasselbring, Student Council vice presi-dent, informed the crowd of how hard the contestants had practiced for the Bee. Corey Bond, Student Council president, welcomed everyone to the Math Bee and then wished all the contests "good luck".

Dr. Kristen Forrester, DGF Elementary Assistant Principal, went over the rules for the Math Bee and reminded the audi-ence to be extra quiet and not to applaud when students answered correctly to ensure the next student could hear the upcoming math problem and be able to concentrate.

The Math Bee began with the first two rounds as practice rounds without elimi-nation. After the practice rounds the Math Bee official caller, Scott Bozarth, informed the contestants the Bee was officially starting and gave the first math problem.

The contestants amazed the audience with their quick and correct answers to numerous math problems until it came down to the final two contestants, fifth-grader Carlos Lindo and fourth-grader Isabella Bowman. As the two contestants battled it out round after round it was finally Lindo who came out on top.

Walter Wilhoit, DGF Principal, came

up and congratulated Carlos and also thanked the judges. The judges - Jason McLawhorn, Andrew Kirkner, Khambrel Kennedy, and Scott, Bozarth - are all ser-vice members within the Rota community. He also thanked Math Bee Sponsor Maria Rodriguez, who not only organized the event but also held after school sessions with some of the contestants to practice for the upcoming math bee. Rodriguez then presented Lindo with his award; a $100 gift certificate from the Navy

Exchange (NEX) and a new calculator from the DGF Parent-Teacher Student Association (PTSA). Rodriguez also presented Bowman with the second place award of a $50 gift certificate from the NEX and a new calculator from the DGF PTSA. Congratulations again to Lindo, the 2015 Math Bee winner.

Next year we hope more students will study their math facts and participate in the 5th Annual Math Bee at DGF El-ementary.

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Dental AssistantDental Hygienist

Exercise has had a huge emphasis placed on it in today’s society, for obvious reasons, but at times it may seem mo-notonous. A favorite past time for many is running; but for various reasons it may not be possible to be an avid runner.

Some people may simply bore from mile upon mile of running; others may be limited because of knee or back issues, which are exacerbated by the constant pounding of running. An excellent al-ternative to get your cardio fix in lieu of running is swimming, as it provides a similar cardiovascular workout without the constant jarring on your bones. What else can you do if taking several hours to go to a pool is too much for your busy schedule?

Cycling can be a fun and healthy alter-native. Cycling offers your body a chance to utilize different muscles, which also helps prevent injuries associated with overuse sometimes found in avid run-

ners, according to Web MD. Riding a bicycle also offers many op-

portunities to explore the countryside. Cycling is a fun opportunity for friends and families to exercise together and in urban settings provides a more logi-cal transportation than a car. Friday is National Ride to Work Day and this can be the start of a new exercise regime.

As with all activities, wear the correct safety gear and ride safe. Be sure to ride into work that day so that you can stay Healthy for Life!

A group picture is being taken at 7 a.m. in front of hospital for those par-ticipating.

Bike to Work FridayFrom USNHR Health Promotions

By Patti RzeznikDGF Elementary School

DGF Elementary 4th Annual Math Bee

Math Bee Sponsor, Maria Rodriguez, center, poses with first place winner Carlos Lindo, left, and second place winner Isabella Bowman following the Math Bee, April 30.

Photo by Russell Sparks


"You can buy the nun's cook-ies but don't let it become a habit" my friend Ed jokes as I try to juggle three more boxes of handmade cookies down the narrow, cobble-stone streets of Arcos de la Frontera. He had good reason to be worried since this was my second trip in less than two weeks. While ex-ploring one of Spain's most charming pueblos blancos (white villages) located only about an hour outside of Rota, I discovered one of the most endearing and charming

method of purchasing cookies.The Convento of the Merce-

darias Descalzas or "barefoot mercedarians," is an enclosed religious order in which there is

a physical and symbolic sepa-ration from the modern

world. These nuns have taken strict

vows to lead a life of isolation from the exter-nal world in or-der to prevent d i s t r a c t i o n from penance and prayer.

Their lives are dedicated to pov-

erty and obedience and are similar to the

founding Mercedarios of 1603. Not only is their lifestyle reflective of the nuns during the 17th century, but their recipes for pastries have also remained un-

changed since the early Roman times. Of course, my curiosity was peaked the moment I heard of 'convent cookies,' and after my first experience with it, I was beyond intrigued. How on earth did nuns even get into the cookie business, especially nuns who have no contact with the outside world?

Enclosed religious orders (or monasteries) were histori-cally founded by wealthy nobles, kings, or bishops during medieval times The vows of the monaster-ies were one of poverty, chastity, and obedience and yet it was important that the generous gifts from the founders and sponsors be recognized by the city as ac-knowledgment of their generosity and position. Gifts from these wealthy sponsors had many forms aside from money. Works of art, books, and of course ... sugar and spices. Now here is

where it gets interesting.As time passes, the religious

order evolves, cities rise and fall and monasteries have a hard time keeping up with the chang-ing world. Enclosed orders manage to keep themselves isolated but needed a way of preserving their lifestyle since donations and gifts of wealthy sponsors is becoming a thing of the past. Hence ... the selling of their amazing cookies. In Anda-lusia, most of the recipes of the convent's cookies rely heavily on egg yolks. These were donated to the convents for free from the wine makers who only wanted the egg whites to clarify their sherry and red wines.

Purchasing these amazing treats is almost as addicting as eating them. There is a poster outside the door that resembles a Chinese menu with pictures and prices. There are about 12 different types of cookies shown on the poster but beware - that doesn't mean they will all be available that day.

Stepping inside the threshold of the convent one comes face to face with an industrial window that resembles a rotating welding mask. Ring the bell next to the window and wait a few moments until you hear the nun on the other side of the one-way-mirror greet you. Mention the word dulce (sweets) or galletas (cook-ies). The welding mask turns around and rotates back with nu-merous boxes of cookies. Leave the money in the lazy susan and the nun will return it with change. If you happen to squint hard through the one-way-mirror, you will be able to catch a glimpse of the mysterious, pious person wearing the traditional black and white garb of the nun.

Since three boxes and one quick glimpse wasn't enough to satisfy my curiosity or my appe-tite, I am back for my second trip. Watching the way my friends Ed and Nicole are helping me with these boxes of cookies I have a feeling I will be back again to feed my habit.

Poverty, Penance, … Pastries?By Aaron SwansonContributing Writer

Photos by Aaron Swanson


sexual assault pRevention Response Command liaison (Cl) tRainingTuesday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) command liaison is designated by the commanding of-ficer and acts as the single point of contact for the victim and command executive level following a report of sexual assault. The command liaison has direct access to the commanding officer (CO), communicates concerns and needs of the victim to the CO, ensures the victim gets updates, and represents the command at the Sexual As-sault Case Management Group. The command liaison can only be assigned to unrestricted cases of sexual assault. Call 727- 3232 to pre-register.

Nurturing Parenting - Teens Tuesday and May 21, 26, 28, 10 a.m. to noon, childcare provided.

Developed by Stephen J. Bavolek, Ph.D., the Nur-turing Parenting Program provides specific parenting techniques to help parents build trust and self-esteem in their children, engage cooperation, and find a helpful approach to discipline. Nurturing is the ability to care for and foster growth in us and others. We all need to be nurtured – to receive understanding, respect, recogni-tion, praise, security, limits and appropriate expectations.

A nurturing parent-child relationship is crucial for producing the next generation of healthy, responsible and self-sustaining adults. All parents of children ages 5 to 12 are encouraged to attend these interactive, free sessions. Child Development Center (CDC) childcare vouchers are available for this workshop; advanced reservations are required. Contact the CDC at 727-1100. For more information or to register for our workshop, please call 727-3232.

sapR point of ContaCt (poC) tRainingWednesday, 1 to 4:30 p.m.

The Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) point of contact is designated by the commanding offi-cer as the SAPR representative and manages all of the SAPR responsibilities. The point of contact also facilitates some training and maintains current information on the command victim advocates. This position requires four hours of training annually. Call 727- 3232 to pre-register.

sapR data ColleCtions CooRdinatoR (dCC) tRaining Wednesday, 9 to 11 a.m.

The SAPR data collection coordinator collects data and files reports on command sexual assaults and tracks situ-ation reports. This position requires two hours of training annually and is designated by the commanding officer.

t-gps (sba) boots to business (b2b)May 21 to 22, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Boots to Business (B2B) is an entrepreneurial edu-cation and training program offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration as an elective track within the Department of Defense’s revised Transition Assistance Program called Transition Goals, Plans, Success (Transi-tion GPS). The curriculum provides valuable assistance to transitioning service members and their dependents exploring self-employment opportunities by leading them through the key steps for evaluating business concepts and the foundational knowledge required for developing a business plan. For more information or to register for this free workshop, please call 727-3232.

pRe-deploYment bRiefMay 21, 11 a.m. to noon.

Whether you are single or married, preparing for deployment has practical and emotional aspects to consider. This workshop covers financial aspects, com-munication, and coping strategies. Spouses and family

members are highly encouraged to attend, in order to help them prepare for this often-stressful period.

tRansition-gps Capstone event May 26, 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Final mandatory brief after completing Transition-GPS; must be scheduled via command career counselor (CCC). Call 727-3232 or CCC for more details.

iCR (mandatoRY)May 26 to 29, 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Rota's Intercultural Relations Course (ICR) is a man-datory four-day course for all newly stationed person-nel aboard Commander, U.S. Naval Activities Spain; uniform of the day is required for all service members and business attire for civilians and dependents. You will be trained in diplomacy and learn some of the customs, traditions, and history of the host country. Participation in the ICR program is critical to the successful and smooth adjustment to living overseas in the Kingdom of Spain. Vouchers are available for childcare services during class times. Your ICR Instructor will give you the voucher upon completion of the course. These vouchers allow for free Morale, Welfare and Recreation childcare services at the Child Development Center (CDC) hourly care during the ICR class, plus an additional 30 minutes (15 minutes be-fore and 15 minutes after class) driving time each day of the course. Space reservation at the hourly care should be made one week in advance by contacting the CDC at 727-1100. For further ICR information please contact the FFSC at 727-3232.

CRedit management May 26, 9 to 10 a.m., childcare provided

I owe, I owe, it’s off to work I go. Wondering if you’re using credit appropriately? Find out what determines the cost of credit. Discover your own debt ratio and the warning signs of too much credit. CDC childcare vouchers are avail-able for this workshop; call 727-1100 to reserve a space.

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Another way to control your shipment weight is to estimate weight for the member’s and Spouse’s Professional Books, Papers, and Equipment (PBP&E) or PRO-gear, if any. Service members and employ-ees PRO-gear allowance is limited to 2,000 pounds (no waivers) maximum. An employee’s PRO-gear is part of weight allowances for shipment purposes. Civilian spouses are not entitled a spousal pro-gear (S-PRO) shipment entitlement in accordance with the JTR. PRO-gear are articles of household goods in a member’s possession needed for the performance of official duties at the next or later destination.

Some examples of PBP&E are: reference materials; equipment particular to technicians; mechanics; spe-cialized clothing such as diving suits, astronaut' suits, flying suits and helmets, band uniforms, chaplains' vestments, and other specialized apparel not normal or usual uniform or clothing in the member’s posses-sion needed for the performance of official duties. The weight of M-PRO is not counted against member’s weight allowance but to be validated, sponsor must: a) Declare PRO-gear during counseling; b) Separate Pro-gear during packing by the movers, and c) Ensure movers weigh PRO-gear separately and clearly mark boxes as PRO-gear on the shipment inventory, before signing shipping documents.

Spousal Pro-gear (S-PRO) is limited to a maximum of 500 pounds. S-PRO gear are those items for the spouse’s professional employment, such as ombuds-man, lawyer, doctor, nurse, teacher, chef or community support activities at the next destination. Spouse Pro-gear does not include commercial products for sale/resale used in conducting business; sports equipment or offices; household or shop furniture and fixtures such as desks, cabinets, and racks.

Privately Owned Vehicle (POV):By now, service members have heard through so-

cial media stories about POV delays. However, cur-rent trends indicate contractor performance is better overall since winning the contract. Be sure to get the proper counseling on POV shipment before going to the Vehicle Processing Center. Some destinations have restrictions on POVs or certain POV features. Consult your “It’s Your Move” shipping responsibili-ties brochure for more information or visit the POV shipping contractor, International Auto Logistics (IAL) website at http://www.pcsmypov.com. If your POV is not delivered on the required delivery date, talk to a personal property shipping office counselor or visit IALs website for POV tracking, claims information and claims processing on missed required delivery date of POV shipments.

Creating Your Move Application:Contact your local personal property staff or “self-

counsel” within DPS. If you plan to move soon and have your official Permanent Change of Station orders, don’t wait, get started now. DPS online is available 24/7 for you to initiate your moving application. Just go to the DPS website at http://www.move.mil/index.cfm. A user identification and password is required for self-counseling access. DPS has been extremely innovative in that it allows members to manage their move from origin pickup to destination delivery. Addi-tional features of DPS are online claims functionality, frequently asked questions, and the Customer Satis-faction Surveys. Of course traditional appointments can still be coordinated with your local Personal Prop-erty Shipping Office. Make your move, a stress-free move this summer. Additional resources can be found at the official Navy’s Household Goods and Personal Property website at http://navsup.navy.mil/household.

Contact your local personal property shipping office at email [email protected], phone 727-2419 or commercial 956-82-2419 for additional information.

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May is Asian-American and Pacific Islander

Heritage Month!


To place a classified ad submit information in 25 words or less by the Sunday prior to desired publication date. Classifieds will run for one edition only. Free ads are available to TEI cardholders for non-commercial goods. Email submissions to [email protected]. Non-TEI cardholders and/or ads of a commercial nature (pets for sale, real estate, for-profit business) require payment and must be submitted to Cristina Pamplona at [email protected] or fax to 956-54-2997.

el mercado bdrm., 2 bath., kitchen, lvg. rm. hobby rm. TV rm., library, air conditioning and heating, parking possibility, front and back courtyards, dog park, and wide roof terrace. Call 670-69-9487.

NEW DUPLEX IN ROTA: 3 bdrm., 2 bath, kitchen and laundry rm., lvg./dng. rm., garage, storage rm., central heating, A/C and fireplace, large terrace with views to the pool and rooftop terrace, €1,150/mo. Call Ana at 647-91-2971.

PRETTY TOWNHOUSE IN NEW AREA OF ROTA: Lots of light, 2 bdrm. (one large), private parking, big basement, 80 m2 terrace with lots of sun and okay for barbecue. Call 629-73-7038.

M I S C E L L A N E O U SP E R S O N A L D R I V E R B I L I N G U A L : Driver with car available 24 hours; affordable prices - your designated driver! Call Daniel at 670-61-6089 or e m a i l d m a r k l e y 7 3 @ h o t m a i l . c o m .

M O TO R C Y C L E R I D E R S : I n f o r m a l motorcycle riding group looking for riders who want to experience the Spanish roads. We frequently ride to local towns, attractions and destinations on the weekends. Riders of all styles of motorcycles are welcome. If interested contact Lee Peters at [email protected] or check out our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/633135473405248/ or search Facebook for "Rohan Riders". It's a closed group, so request to join and one of us will approve your request.

SEEKING EMPLOYMENT: S er ious, responsible woman with many years of experience and with references; is available for cleaning and childcare. Medium level of English, owns car. Call 626-37-6625 or email [email protected].

SEEKING EMPLOYMENT: S er ious, responsible girl with many years of experience with references, available for cleaning and childcare. Medium level of English, owns car. Call 626-37-6625.

ENGLISH INSTRUCTORS: Looking for native English instructors to work in Rota with chi ldren. Must possess Spanish work permit. Call 622-74-1735.

BICOCAS HOME CARE SERVICES: Looking for domestic HELP? Yes we can help you!! Would you like to employ a part time nanny, cook, cleaner, seamstress, babysitter or housekeeper in general? We will also help you with all the required documents. Ask for Manuela 672-45-5175 / [email protected].

here. No SIM card holder or accessories, $70. Call 727-4241 or 650-66-4826.

T WIN BED AND FRAME: Mattress c o ve r a n d s h e e t s i n c l u d e d ; w i l l d e l i ve r, € 6 0 . Ca l l 6 5 1 - 3 4 - 3 0 1 7 .

WETSUITS: JET Gladiator wetsuits (small, medium, large), 2/3 titanium, good condition, $40. Call 680-83-4677.

TV: Sony 15 System Cable ready KV-21 GPX TV, $25, call 680-83-4677.

R E F R I G E R ATO R : S a nyo 1 . 1 , 1 1 0 volts/60 hertz, $25, call 680-83-4677.

R E N T A L SP R O P E R T Y M A N A G E M E N T : C l e a n i n g a n d m a i n t e n a n c e , k e y h a n d l i n g , a c c e s s t o U . K . r e n t a l bookings. Call Ray at 653-78-0296.

C H I P I O N ACHIPIONA: 200 m2 house in 1,200 m2 plot for long-term rent by owner; 3 bdrm., 3 bath, in Camino de la Reyerta (5 min to Chipiona and Sanlúcar), sheltered parking space, automatic gate, roof terrace with sea views, dog house, large garden, mosquito nets, ceiling fans, detached summer house with own kitchen, terrace, bar, bathroom and barbecue area. 250 meters to the beach, 20 min to base; listed on housing. Pictures on http://www.sweethomespain.es. ref. nº 70037. English fluently spoken, price, €2,100, negotiable. Please call 667-58-6839 or email [email protected] for more details and viewings. Available now.

E L P U E R T O FOR RENT: Near and on the beach in Puerto area, detached houses and apartments, A/C, pool, etc. Contact Ed, 639-31-0436, [email protected]

A P A R T M E N T R I G H T O N T H E FUENTEBRAVIA BEACH WITH AMAZING VIEWS: 2 bdrm., 1 bath. lvg./dng. area and kitchen, A/C, heat, and solar panel system for hot water, furnished or unfurnished. Asking €1,100 (includes community fees). Listed in housing. Contact Coco at 699-79-4899 or Brigitte 956-85-1396.

CHALET IN EL CARMEN: 300 m2 built, 2 floors, 600 m2 lot, 5 very ample bdrms., dressing rooms, 4 full bath, large living room, game room, laundry room, large kitchen, enclosed fireplace w/vents, central heat and A/C, ground level parking with automatic gate. A-1153. Price: €2,100/mo. Call 667-46-1878 or 956-85-0183.

CHALET IN EL AGUILA: 250 m2 built, 2,000 m2 lot, 4 ample bedrooms, 3 ½ bath, enclosed fireplace w/vents,

ample kitchen with office, central heat and air, pool, well, enclosed 2 car garage. A-1349. Price: €2,800/mo. Call 667-46-1878 or 956-85-0183.

ATTACHED HOUSE IN EL AGUILA: 200 m2 built, 2 very ample bedrooms plus 1 bedroom in the half basement, 3 bath, living room, separate dinning room, kitchen with office, large half basement, covered porch, yard, central heat and air, ground level parking. A-1381. Price: €1,500/mo. Call 667-46-1878 or 956-85-0183.

HOUSE FOR RENT IN PUERTO BEHIND BAILEY'S: 4 bdrm., 2 bath, "adosado" in quiet neighborhood, lvg./dng. rm. w/chimney, ample pantry in kitchen, breakfast nook w/skylight, large storeroom, deck off upstairs rear bedroom, balcony off upstairs front bedroom, A/C and heat, covered front porch and yard w/orange tree, off-street parking, 6 miles to USN HQ bldg, 10 min walk to beach. Tel: 649-43-9254.

TOWNHOUSE IN FUENTEBRAVIA: 3 minutes from the beach, ocean view from master bedroom. Kitchen, bathroom, living room with A/C and fireplace on main floor, 3 bdrm., and bathroom upstairs, small yard in front and back with driveway for car. Could be furnished if so desired. Listed in housing, €1,104/mo., negotiable. Call 637-07-0876.

B E A C H F R O N T P E N T H O U S E I N FUENTEBRAVIA: 3 bdrm., 2 bath with awesome views, furnished kitchen, nice spacious lvg./dng. area, A/C and heat, solar panel hot water, 2 beachfront terraces, underground parking for cars, asking €2K (includes community fees ). Sorry, no pets and no smoking on premises. Contact Coco at 699-79-4899 (English spoken).

TOWNHOUSE IN EL MANANTIAL: 135 m2, 3 floors, 4 bdrm., 2.5 bath, ample lvg./dng. room with fireplace, kitchen, terrace and patio, A/C in lvg. rm. and master bdrm., wood floors in bedrooms, marble in living room and kitchen, 2 minutes from the beach and next to the pine forest, €950/mo. (community fees included). Call 651-83-8588 or email [email protected].

J E R E ZSPACIOUS APARTMENT IN JEREZ FOR RENT: 5 bdrm., 4 bath, apartment in Jerez, Avda. Álvaro Domecq, doorman s e r v i c e s , € 9 0 0 / m o n t h . Co n t a c t m a r i a h i g u e r o t o c o n @ g m a i l . c o m .

R O T A HOUSE FOR RENT: Avenida Jose Maria Ruiz Mateos, 25, listed and information in housing, €1,260 (negotiable), 4

2003 AUTOMATIC RENAULT CLIO: Superb shape, 62K miles, new timing belt, €3,950, ITV good, European spec., call 653-78-0296.

2002 AUTOMATIC OPEL VECTRA: 49,500 miles, in excellent mechanical, body and interior shape, timing belt, water pump just changed, up to date on maintenance, new disk pads and tires, €3,850, 653-78-0296.

2001 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF: 4-door, 1.6-liter gas engine, great shape, , 84K miles, beautiful car, €3,950, 653-78-0296.

2003 HYUNDAI XG30 AUTOMATIC: Leather seats, all the extras, great car, ITV good, European spec., €3,800, 653-78-0296.

2 0 0 4 O P E L CO R S A AU TO M AT I C : D i e s e l , n i ce c a r, I T V g o o d, Eu ro. s p e c . , € 4 , 4 0 0 , 6 5 3 - 7 8 - 0 2 9 6 .

1998 AUTOMATIC HONDA CIVIC LX: 5-door hatchback, dark green with cloth interior, A/C, electronic windows, CD/radio, excellent condition, always garaged, 1 owner, only 85K miles (140K kilometers), and perfectly maintained. New tires and breaks. Price is €3,000. Call 654-08-8362.

2002 AUTOMATIC FORD FOCUS: 1.6 gasoline, in excellent mechanical shape, inside very clean, 99K miles, ITV good, European spec., €3,950, 653-78-0296.

2001 AUTOMATIC BMW 530M: Mint, beautiful car, €5,200, 126K miles, ITV good, European spec., 653-78-0296.

2000 CITROEN XSARA: In excellent mechanical shape as per independent a d j u s t e r s , b o d y g o o d , i n t e r i o r good, 149K miles, €2,500, ITV good, E u r o p e a n s p e c . , 6 5 3 - 7 8 - 0 2 9 6 .

2 0 0 4 F O R D M O N D E O : S t a t i o n wagon, great family car in excellent mechanical shape, interior and exterior clean, low miles, €4,400, 653-78-0296.

2000 CITROEN XSARA HDi: Diesel, 121K miles, just passed ITV, timing belt just changed, owned by brother o f a g o o d m e c h a n i c , i n p e r f e c t shape, red, €2,950, 653-78-0296.

2006 MAZDA 6: Diesel, car is like-new, immaculate, 83K miles, €5,700, European spec., ITV passed, all the extras, timing belt, water pump, oil and filters all new, total up to date on maintenance. Call Ray, 653-78-0296.

F O R S A L EFREE KIT TENS: Kittens f ree to a good home, 1 1/2-month old kittens (Apri l 1). Call Lydia 659-91-4125.

IPHONE 4: Are you moving? This iPhone is for Verizon, so no use for it

A U T O S1999 MERCEDES BENZ SLK 200: Red hard top convertible, excellent condition, €5,000. Contact Larry Smith at 699-45-2473.

1990 AUDI 90: 4-door manual, good condition, Euro spec., ITV until October 2015, €1,500. Cal l 651-34-3017.

1 9 7 0 S E AT : 1 4 3 0 s e d a n , f u l l y r e f u r b i s h e d , 3 7 K k i l o m e t e r s , asking €3,000. Call 680-83-4677.

2004 AUTOMATIC TOYOTA YARIS: Impeccable shape, 79K miles, coupe, ITV good, European spec., call 653-78-0296.

2 0 0 4 AU TO M AT I C V O L K S WAG E N GOLF: 82K miles, impeccable, new Michelin sports tires, €4,400, ITV good, European spec., call 653-78-0296.

2007 PEUGEOT 307 STATION WAGON: 7-seater, great family car in perfect shape, ITV good, diesel, €4,950, call 653-78-0296.

2008 NISSAN MICRA: 4-door automatic, very low mileage, 4 brand new tires, IT V Februar y 2016, asking $5,800 OBO. Call 727-2724 or 671-10-0215.

2005 NISSAN MICRA SPORT: 5-speed manual transmission, nice tires and rims, ITV February 2016, asking $4,800 OBO. Call 727-2724 or 671-10-0215.

2012 NISSAN FRONTIER PICKUP TRUCK: U.S. spec., black, extended cab, automatic, fully loaded, many accessories. For U.S. sponsored citizens, $16,300 (KBB value). Call 608-79-8514.

2002 BMW 318i COUPE: Manual, 59,500 miles, fine car, €3,950, call 653-78-0296.

2006 AUTOMATIC KIA PICANTO: 39,500 miles, excellent condition as checked out by Kia, €4,200, call 653-78-0296.

2002 HONDA CIVIC: Good shape, 89K miles, €3,400, call 653-78-0296.

2 0 0 3 A U T O M A T I C F O R D F U S I O N : 2 5 K m i l e s , l i k e n e w, s i l ve r, € 3 , 9 9 0 , c a l l 6 5 3 - 7 8 - 0 2 9 6 .

AUTOMATIC VOLKSWAGEN BORA: In great shape, 66K miles, €3,950, call 653-78-0296.

R E N A U L T S C E N I C : M a n u a l , d i e s e l , 9 9 K m i l e s, g o o d c a r, I T V al l set, €2,250, cal l 653-78-0296.

2005 BMW 530i: European spec., 4-door, nice interior/exterior, inline 6-cylinder engine, 6-speed manual transmission, 106,933 miles, contact Shalyn or Garrett Nelson for more details by Facebook, phone at 918-325-2335 or email [email protected], [email protected].

PERSONAL TRAINER: Experienced personal trainer can help you reach your goals. Contact Carlos at 664-57-9018 or [email protected].

C A R D E TA I L I N G : H a n d wa s h i n g and detailing of any vehicle. Please c a l l M e r c h i a t 6 7 5 - 1 3 - 5 2 3 5 .

SEEKING EMPLOYMENT: Dog sitting, lots of experience who loves animals. Home care provider lots of experience. Worked in the States for 7 years. First aid, CPR and courses in child abuse detection, safety, learning environment and health, exc. references with lots of children and elderly experience, has transportation, excellent spoken English. Call Inma at 617-18-3881.

L O S T A N D F O U N DDo you think you lost or misplaced something? NAVSTA Rota Lost and Found may have it! We currently have lost property in our inventory. If you have lost or misplaced personal items please contact 727-LAWS (5297) and ask for a Lost and Found Custodian to identify/claim your item. We will try to contact owners of lost items if there are personal identifiers available. All items will be disposed of after 90 days.

E M P L O Y M E N TNEX: Come work for us! Search for jobs, apply online or just create a profile for future job openings all at the click of a button! Visit http://www.NavyExchange.jobs

HRO: Super visor interdisc ipl inar y engineer, GS-08XX-13, closes Tuesday. SPANISH POSITIONS: Electric power controller, MN-5, closes Wednesday. Customer service hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Walk-in hours are 9 a.m. to noon. Appointments can be made from noon to 4 p.m. Call 727-1643 for more info

MWR: CYP assistant CY-I/II (flex); CYP assistant target level CY-II (full time); CYP assistant CDC, CY-I/II (full time); CYP assistant SAC, CY-I/II; CYP operations Clerk SAC, NF-02 (flex, NTE 3 months); CYP Leader SAC, CY-11 (full time); Cashier, NF-01 (flex); Club operations assistant, NF-02 (flex); Bartender, NA-03 (flex); Food service worker, NA-01 (flex); Golf recreation aide, NF-01 (flex); Lifeguard, NF-01(flex); Liberty recreation aide, NF-01 (flex - NTE 5 months); Recreation assistant, NF-02 (flex - in Madrid); Recreation aide, NF-02 (flex - in Lisbon); and Cashier, NF-01 (flex). Applications and forms can be downloaded and submitted through Rota MWR's website by visiting http://www.rotamwr.com. No need to come to the office, fill it out and submit it all from your home.


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