The Coastline April 26 by William Tisdale

The Coastline

April 26, 2012

Volume 22 Issue 16

https://www.cnic.navy.mil/rota

April 26, 2012

U.S. Naval Activities, Spain

NAVSTA Rota Walks with a Purpose Page 4

Taking Back Sunday Rocks Rota Page 4

Page 6

COMMAND

April 26, 2012

Feria Part of Spain's Rich Cultural

Team Rota, Springtime in Andalucía brings feria season, a great time to get off base and experience some of Spain’s rich culture. The feria season kicks off next week with Rota’s feria running from May 3 – 6 and El Puerto de Santa Maria’s feria going from May 2 – 7. Although a visit to local ferias might have you thinking it’s all about eating, drinking and enjoying life, the CMDCM (SW/AW/SS) history of the feria is closely related to David Twiford our summer fairs back home. Ferias were originally organized as livestock fairs, but it didn’t take long for Spaniards to recognize ferias as an opportunity to socialize and celebrate their culture and life itself. If this is your first feria season, check out the Vista article in this edition of The Coastline. The article does a great job of capturing the spirit of feria. Feria, especially during the late evening, can include drinking. If you’re old enough, want to drink and have a solid plan to get back home, go ahead and enjoy a couple of the Spanish drinks. You work hard and deserve to be able to enjoy this part of the Spanish culture, but do it smartly. As

CMC'S

CORNER

great as the feria experience is, it’s not worth ending your career or the life of another by driving while intoxicated. I’m sure your chiefs are going to be discussing feria and your plans to participate during quarters in the coming days. Engage your chain of command, let them know your plan, and they’ll give you advice on backup plans. Having said that, we know that even the best laid plans can fall apart during the course of a night. There are two things you can bank on. First, you can count on your chain of command to help you out if your plans fall apart. Secondly, it’s always a good idea to keep enough cash tucked away in your wallet or purse to get a cab back home. While you all are out there enjoying yourselves, we expect everyone to be looking out for each other. We will have Sailors out as shore patrol, but we’re asking all of you to step up and be proactive if you see one or some of your shipmates going astray. Whether they’ve had too much to drink or aren’t getting the hint that ‘She’s just not interested in you shipmate,’ we’re charging all of you with watching each other’s backs. Enjoy Feria HOOYAH! CMC

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Mobile ITV Team

The Mobile ITV Team will be in Rota for moped inspections May 3, 4 and 7 in the Industrial Area or Rota on Calle de los Ganaderos, next to Rota Local Police headquarters. The inspection times are 9:45 a.m. - 2 p.m. and 4 - 5:15 p.m. on the three days. Please bring the Spanish registration (“E” card) and ITV card (ficha tecnica) to the moped ITV inspection. If you have any questions, please call Security’s Vehicle Pass and I.D. at 727-1610

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The Coastline

April 26, 2012

Volume 22 Issue 16

https://www.cnic.navy.mil/rota

April 26, 2012

U.S. Naval Activities, Spain

NAVSTA Rota Walks with a Purpose Page 4

Taking Back Sunday Rocks Rota Page 6

Page 4

Lead Guitarist and Backup Vocalist J ohn N olan , of the alternative rock band Taking B ack S unday, rocks out during their 2012 Navy Entertainment concert at Naval Station Rota, Spain. Read more on page 6. Photo by MA2 Jose Malave.

INSIDE THIS EDITION

Local News . . . . . 7 Community News . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Religion . . . . . . .10 Vi s t a . . . . . . . . 11 FFSC . . . . .15 Activities . . . . . . . . .16 SITS . . . . . . . . .17 Publisher's Corner . . . 20 Movies . . . . . . . . . . 21 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . 22 Sports . . . . . . . . .23

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NEWS

April 26, 2012

VP-1Assists in Taiwanese Fishing Vessel Rescue From Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet Public Affairs

USS BLUE RIDGE, At Sea (NNS) -- A P-3 Orion from Patrol Squadron (VP) 1, in conjunction with the U.S. Coast Guard's District 14, assisted in the rescue of 10 Taiwanese fishermen April 21, 700 miles off the west coast of Guam. At approximately 4:30 p.m., local time, Coast Guard Sector Guam received an initial alert from an Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon from the Hsin Mean Chun, the 70-foot Taiwanese fishing vessel. After a request for assistance from the Coast Guard, VP-1's P-3 located 10 crew members from the fishing vessel that was reported to be on fire. VP-1 spotted eight crew members in a life raft with two crew members still on the burning vessel's bridge. The P-3 deployed two life rafts to assist crew members in distress. At the time of the request for assistance, the Semirio was 40 miles away from the distressed vessel. Once

on scene, the 980-foot bulk carrier launched a small boat and successfully rescued all 10 crew members. The Semirio is one of many foreign-flagged vessels operating in the Pacific that voluntarily participate in the Automated Mutual-Assistance Vessel Rescue System (AMVER). AMVER, sponsored by the U.S. Coast Guard, is a unique, computer-based, and voluntary global ship reporting system used worldwide by search and rescue authorities to arrange for assistance to persons in distress at sea. With AMVER, rescue coordinators can identify participating ships in the area of distress and divert the best-suited ship or ships to respond. For more information, visit www.navy.mil, www.facebook.com/usnavy, or www.twitter.com/usnavy. For more news from Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, visit www.navy.mil/local/c7f/.

Aviation Electrician's Mate Airman Mark Jimenez, assigned to Patrol Squadron (VP) 1, signals the pilots of a P-3 for takeoff. VP-1 is on deployment to northern Japan in support of U.S. 7th Fleet operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Darrius Wharton/Released)

A fire burns aboard the Taiwanese fishing vessel Shin Maan Chun in the Pacific Ocean. The fire forced the crew of nine to abandon ship and through a coordinated effort between the U.S. 7th Fleet and U.S. Coast Guard Sector Guam, all of the fishermen were safely rescued and brought aboard the Marshallese-flagged bulk carrier Semirio. (U.S. Navy photo/Released)

A fire burns aboard the Taiwanese fishing vessel Shin Maan Chun in the Pacific Ocean. The fire forced the crew of nine to abandon ship, and through a coordinated effort between the U.S. 7th Fleet and U.S. Coast Guard Sector Guam, all of the fishermen were safely rescued and brought aboard the Marshallese-flagged bulk carrier Semirio. (U.S. Navy photo/Released)

LOCAL

April 26, 2012

N AV S TA R o t a Wa l k s w i t h a P a u s e Story and photos by Josiah Wilson

Members assigned to Naval Station Rota, Spain jogs, it out in support of the 2012 Sexual Assault Awareness Walk held by the Fleet and Family Support Center, April 19.

Naval Station Rota Spain's Fleet and Family Support Center held its annual Sexual Assault Awareness Walk, April 19. The walk raise awareness about sexual assault and sexual assault prevention solidarity within the community. “It re-emphasizes the theme of ‘Hurts One, Affects All,” said Fleet and Family Support Center Sexual Assault Response Coordinator Janet Harris. “As a community we are all affected when a sexual assault happens, whether directly or indirectly.” Participants gathered from all corners of the base. Harris said the walk is only one of the many opportunities the FFSC has available to get involved with sexual assault prevention.

Moving This Summer? Start Planning Now, Be Flexible! By Richard A. Rado, Director, Personal Property Shipping Office (PPSO) Naples and Mr. Sutten Thomas, Deputy Regional Transportation Director, Fleet Industrial and Supply Center-Sigonella.

April through September are very busy months for the moving industry and Department of Defense personnel. During the busiest moving period, government moving service providers are stretched to capacity and often times are forced to perform services with limited packing crews, trucks in short supply and storage facilities loaded to capacity. However, people can manage unforeseen changes in their move 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 personal property shipping office (PPSO), please go to www.move.mil, for updated information, customer information videos and articles regarding shipping entitlements, claims, privately owned vehicles and much more. If you are married, encourage your spouse to participate in pre-move or self-counseling processes. After all, in most instances the spouse at home will be the one there when the movers show up. Together, the sponsor and spouse are more likely to communicate all their moving needs. Members and their spouses should know 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 difficulty during a move and know their personal responsibilities in releasing and accepting shipments to the moving company. Moving weight allowances are determined by the member’s grade in accordance with applicable Joint Travel Regulation Volume I or Joint Federal Travel Regulation Volume II, service regulations and policy guidance. Ultimately, members are responsible for keeping personal property limits within their weight allowances. To avoid excess 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 excessweight costs. If you decide to keep all your goods and possibly ship above your weight allowance, you need to budget to pay the excess cost. 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 government expense still in storage,

if applicable, as well as weights for any personally procured moves. 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. Unfortunately, families often forget to include rooms such as storage sheds, large closets, yards, garages, carports, basements and other hidden areas. That’s why it’s best to start your estimate with all weights from your last move, and then adjust for what you recently acquired. Remember, an estimate is simply that - a “best guess” estimate of what you intend on shipping. It’s not an official weight. Another way to control your shipment weight is to estimate weight for the member’s professional gear, if any. Pro gear is any “article of household goods in a member’s possession needed for the performance of official duties at the next or later destination.” The weight of pro gear is not counted against a member’s weight allowance. However, to be validated, the sponsor must: 1) Declare pro gear at counseling 2) Separate pro gear during packing by the movers 3) Ensure movers weigh pro gear separately and mark boxes as “pro gear” on the inventory before signing shipping

documents. Types of items considered pro gear are reference material; specialized instruments; specialized tools; clothing and official awards. Pro gear does not include sports equipment or office, household, or shop furniture and fixtures such as desks, cabinets, and racks. Spouses of active duty are entitled to “Spouse pro gear” too, if spouses have professional employment that requires the use of PBP&E. Be sure to ask your counselor, if you qualify. Making Your Move Application: Contact your local personal property staff or “self-counsel” with Defense Personal Property System (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 Web site at http://www.move.mil/home. htm. A user identification and password is required for self-counseling access. DPS allows members to manage their move from origin pickup to destination delivery. Additional features of DPS are; online claims functionality, shipment tracking and Customer Satisfaction Surveys (CSS). Of course, traditional appointments can still be coordinated with your local Personal Property Shipping Office. If you’re ready, “It’s your Move.” Contact the local personal property office.

April 26, 2012

NEWS

Taking Back Sunday Rocks Rota Spain Story and Photos by MC3 Josiah Wilson

American alternative rock 'n' roll band Taking Back Sunday rocked Naval Station Rota, Monday night. The show was their third stop in part of their 2012 Navy Entertainment world tour. Locals, as well as those from the visiting ships, stopped by MWR’s La Plaza to watch the band perform music from all five of their albums, as well as b-sides and new songs. Performing live shows is nothing new to the band, as they have toured extensively for the past decade. However, they feel this tour is much different. “We’re big supporters of the troops, and always have been,” said Guitarist Nathan Cogan. “Just to be able to give back by touring the bases in Europe is a very rewarding thing for us, and we’re very lucky to do it.” “We feel that at the end of the day there’s more of an appreciation from the service members we’ve talked to,” said Lead Guitarist John Nolan. “And, the feeling is mutual. We’re just so grateful to get this opportunity, and we can’t thank the troops enough for what they do.” The band said they had a great time, and judging by the amount of participation, so did the audience.

The alternative rock band Taking Back Sunday performs for service members during their 2012 Navy Entertainment tour stop at Naval Station Rota.

The alternative rock band Taking Back Sunday shows an energetic stage presence during their 2012 Navy Entertainment tour stop at Naval Station Rota.

Lead Guitarist and backup Vocalist John Nolan, of the alternative rock band Taking Back Sunday, rocks out for their 2012 Navy Entertainment concert at Naval Station Rota.

LOCAL

April 26, 2012

DGF Elementary School Sure Start Story by Raissa Kowalski and Photo by Patti Rzeznik

Applications are now being accepted for the 2012/13 school year Sure Start Program at DGF Elementary School. The Sure Start program is based on the successful Head Start program implemented for those children needing more time and attention to achieve school readiness. This is a developmental preschool geared toward kindergarten readiness (i.e., this is not part of MWR programs or CDC care). The parent involvement component of Sure Start is integral part of this program. The parent component requires thirty hours per parent to volunteer in the classroom as a condition of enrollment and have two to three home visits/ conferences during the year. In addition, parents will participate in at least four parent education meetings during the year. If parents feel that they are unable to commit to the required participation, please reconsider filling out an application. Criteria for Selection: All Sure Start students must be command sponsored. In order to keep this program consistent with DoDDS kindergarten enrollment dates, children must turn four years old by Sept. 1 of the given school year. Four-year-olds, whose sponsor is equivalent of E9 and below, may apply for enrollment in Sure Start. Priority will be given to students

whose sponsor’s rank is E1 - E4 or GS 1 - GS4 or *NAF rank equivalents. Considerations for enrollment include one or more of the following conditions: • Child in a family with E1 - E4 or GS1 - GS4, General Schedule, or Non Appropriated Fund (NAF), NAF1 - NAF2, rank equivalent – FIRST PRIORITY; • E5 - E6 or GS5 - GS6 or NAF 3, rank equivalents, SECOND PRIORITY • E7 - E9 or GS7 - GS9 or NAF 3 - 4, rank equivalents, THIRD PRIORITY.

• Child of low birth weight – under 5 pounds, 8 ounces • Child has a parent whose primary language is not English. • Child has a parent who was a teenager when first child was born. • Child is in family headed by single parent. • Child has three or more siblings close in age range. • Child has a sibling with a severe diagnosed disability.

• Child has a parent that has separated from the family, due to military reassignments giving the remaining parent an extension at the present locale. • Child has a parent who has not graduated high school. • Child is from a dual military family. Applications may be picked up in the front office at DGF Elementary School. For further information, please contact Raissa Kowalski, Sure Start Teacher, at raissa.kowalski@ eu.dodea.edu or 727-4185. After a fall celebration presentation, students and teachers from this year's sure start program pose for a group photo. Sure Start is an exemplary, researchbased preschool program that serves military children and families living overseas. In addition to offering a high-quality educational program that reflects best practices in the field, Sure Start also provides health and nutrition, social, and parent involvement services. Close collaboration between families, schools, and the installation community is viewed as essential and a required part of the program.

April 26, 2012

COMMUNITY

Community News

Rota Rugby Club to Host Home Game

Boy Scout Troop 73 Flea Market

One man’s unwanted articles may be another man's treasure. Come sell your treasures and support the local Boy Scout troop at a flea market scheduled to be held May 5, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., at the Drive-In. Reserve a space by calling Rich or Alex at 727-6264 or 727-6267. Spaces will be $15 each and tables can be rented for an additional $10. Donations will be also be accepted prior to the event.

The Rota Rugby Club is hosting their first 2012 home match Saturday at 2 p.m. against the Cadiz Rugby Team on the football field next to the base gym. The Rota Rugby Club was established in the fall of 2010 and it included civilian and servicemembers. Visit the Rota Rugby Club facebook page for details on the team. Those interested in playing rugby, please join the team every Monday and Wednesday 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the football field, or e-mail klgrigg@yahoo.com for more information.

NMCRS Hours

The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society main office will be open Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. The Thrift Shop will be open the normal hours, which are Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. with priority shopping for active duty and their family members 11 - 11:30 a.m. If you have any questions, contact the NMCRS main office at 727-1614.

Teen Summer Hire Job Fair

Teens between 14 and 18 are invited to the Teen Summer Hire Job Fair May 31, 6 - 8 p.m. in the DGF multi-purpose room. Employers will be on site advertising job openings and conducting interviews. Bring a copy of your resumé and a completed application. Applications are available at the Youth Center and the Fleet and Family Readiness Office. Contact Tiffany Seelbach at 727-4721 for more information.

Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings

benefits including: one-on-one nutrition counseling, nutrition and health screenings, breast-feeding education, breast pump loan program, infant and child feeding tips and drafts redeemable for nutritious foods. For more information, call 727-2921.

Preschool Services for Children with Disabilities

DGF Schools

AA meetings are scheduled for every Wednesday at 7:15 p.m. Call DAPA at 7272876 for more information. Child Find for children 3 - 5 years of age is an ongoing 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 Linda Hill at 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 members. Participants include pregnant, post-partum and breast-feeding women, infants and children up to age 5. WIC

Early Release for DGF Students

There will be an early release from school for David Glasgow Farragut students Friday at 1:30 p.m.

NEX A-OK Student Reward Program

Students with a B-grade point average or better may enter a drawing for U.S. Savings Bonds given each quarter. Stop by the NEX with a current report card, fill out an entry card and obtain an A-OK ID, which entitles the student to discount coupons for NEX products and services.

COMMUNITY

April 26, 2012

Raise Funds for DGF with Box Tops

David Glasgow Farragut Elementary School earns 10 cents for every Box Top they receive. Help DGF raise funds by clipping Box Tops and returning them to school or one of the MWR donation boxes. Save money on your next trip to the commissary by joining the BoxTops4Education.com community. Log on, select David Glasgow Farragut Elementary School PTSA and begin to receive coupons on items you buy.

Navy College Embry Riddle Registration

Registration is now open for classes beginning May 28. Classes include Powerplant Theory & Applications, Aircraft Propulsion Systems and Applications, Aviation Law and Principles of Supply Chain Management - Eagle Vision Classroom. To request a syllabus contact 727-2984 or rota@erau.edu.

Navy College Graduation

The Rota Navy College Office will be holding its annual graduation and recognition ceremony June 22. This ceremony is open to all adult members of the Rota community who have been or will be awarded a degree from an accredited institution between Aug. 1, 2011 and Aug. 31, 2012. If you are interested in participating, contact the Navy College at 727-2785/2798 or e-mail nco.rota@eu.navy.mil. The deadline to sign up is May 15.

STAP

The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society offers an interest-free loan program for up to $3,000 per year for undergraduate or graduate tuition. This is an overseas only program, so take advantage while you’re here. Call 727-1614 to make an appointment today. For more information, contact the NMCRS at 727-1614.

Prepare for the SAT or ACT Now

EKnowledge is donating SAT/ACT Test Prep Programs 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 www.eknowledge.com/DANTES or by calling 951-256-4076.

OU Offers Human Relations Certificates

University of Oklahoma now offers individuals with a bachelor's degree or OU graduate students certificates in Helping Skills in Human Relations and Human Resource Diversity and Development. All certificate course work can be applied to a Master of Human Relations.

NAVSTA Rota Relay For Life Your reasons for walking in the Relay For Life are as unique and special as the story that motivates you. This is your opportunity to not only honor cancer survivors and remember people we have lost, but also to raise funds and awareness to help save lives. Because of your support, we are creating a world where cancer can't claim another year of anyone's life. You are helping create a world with less cancer and more birthdays. How far will you go to make a difMay 11 - 12, 6 p.m. - 9 a.m. Opening Ceremony - 6 p.m. Survivor Lap - 6:15 p.m. Luminaria Ceremony - 10 p.m. Closing Ceremony - 9 a.m.

OU Offers Master in Human Relations Program

University of Oklahoma’s Rota site offers a Master of Human Relations with professors from the main campus in Oklahoma holding face-to-face classes right here in Rota. Ten classes are taught in six-day increments with six semester hours of internship completing the required 36 hours for the program. No prerequisites, except for a bachelor's degree and no GRE. Sign up today by visiting the OU office located in the Navy College and speak to Trevor Sloan, OU’s Rota site director.

April 26, 2012

RELIGION

April is The Month of the Military Child As you’ve heard elsewhere this month, April is The Month of the Military Child. Established as a tribute to former Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger, the reminder serves to recognize the sacrifices and contributions of the nation’s 1.8 million military kids. Since 2001, an estimated 2 million children have experienced at least one deployment of a parent. Chaplain Robert Johnson Consequently, large numbers of these children have faced severe mental, emotional, and spiritual pressures that their peers have not. Simply growing up is hard enough, but when the stress of military life is added into the mix, the challenges rise exponentially. So how can we best take care of our most valuable resource – our kids? Here are a few recommendations from research and/or my experience as

CHAPLINES

a counselor and father of four (in no particular order): First, taking care of our kids must be an active, deliberate priority for all of us, whether we are parents, caregivers or neighbors. If we do not choose to make time for our children, they will be pushed aside by the natural pressures of military service. We must not allow the immediate demands of the moment to routinely supersede our enduring responsibility to nurture and lead our kids. Relationships take time; none of us can short circuit the process. Second, we need to get involved in our kids’ lives. This means turning off all the electronic distractions and being creative in interacting with our kids through sports, hobbies or games. Studies have shown time and again that kids who have close relationships with an adult (especially if it is a parent) have lower rates for delinquency, teen pregnancy, anti-social behavior, emotional distress and substance abuse. Third, if you are married, keep your marriage relationship strong. This does several things; it provides

Call 727-2161 for more information on Chapel events.

Basic, Who is God Join a small group to study the answer to the biggest question of all: Who is God? In this dynamic, video-driven small group experience, Francis Chan distills the nature of God into biblical , foundational truths for every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the NAVSTA Rota Chapel Fellowship Hall. The study begins with a meal, followed with a discussion from 7 - 8 p.m.

a safe environment for your children to thrive in, and it teaches your kids that while they are loved unconditionally, they are not the center of attention (a hard lesson to learn after leaving the home as a young adult). Fourth, if you are divorced or undergoing a divorce, minimize the negative impact it has on your kids. Continue to express and show them your love through it all. Pay attention to their needs even though you might be drained emotionally yourself. This will provide a greater sense of stability and security for your child. Finally, and I would argue most importantly (I am a chaplain after all!), don’t neglect your relationship with God. Your spiritual life matters. We have wonderful children here in Rota. While military life may be difficult and demanding, we (yes, myself included) need to constantly evaluate our responsibilities, adjust them as necessary, and invest in our kids. They deserve our best! If you would like to speak to me or another chaplain regarding this discussion or any other issue, please call the RMD at 727-2161.

Catholic Services

Mass Tuesday – Friday, Noon Sunday at 8:30 and 11:30 a.m.

Protestant Services Lutheran Divine Sunday at 9 a.m.

Protestant Sunday at 10 a.m. Gospel Service Sunday at 1:30 p.m. Contemporary Sunday at 5 p.m.

VISTA

April 26, 2012

Great Escapes in Your Own Backyard

Feria

Enjoy Feria 12

April 26, 2012

VISTA

Dancing Sevillana, Photo By Jorge Roa

Story by MC1(AW) Paul Cage

After the long winter and the Lenten season, south-

ern Spain bursts with song, dance and color as Andalusian towns celebrate feria. No one can deny the Spanish people their love of great parties and festivals during feria season. Feria began in Sevilla in 1846 as a method of horse trading and cattle markets. While horses continue to play a major role in the event, it has evolved to include everything from fashion, food, drink and more. One of the most notable characteristics of feria is the traditional Spanish costumes. For women, the Sevillana dress is vibrant and colorful. For men, the unique wide-brimmed “bolero” hats and short-cropped jackets are common in the Andalucía area. The annual tradition of dressing up is one not taken lightly,

as women wait all year to display their embroidered shawls, ruffled dresses and ornate hair combs. Towns construct temporary tent cities. The tents, called casetas, are made of brightly-striped canvas and decorated with thousands of paper lanterns. Although originally set up for the cattle markets, casetas are now miniature dance halls where flamenco music lasts all night long. A glass or two of sherry gets everyone into the spirit and onto the dance floor. Casetas are hosted by groups of families, clubs, trade unions and political parties. Some are invitation only, while others are open to all. There’s something for everyone’s style and taste, so just wander around until you find what you’re looking for. While the night is full of music, food and drink, the

daytime is also full of events. Parades of horses and decorated carriages are a must in every city. Another mainstay of feria is the sport of bullfighting, with fights during feria considered to be the best of the season. In Sevilla, bullfights attract top-notch matadors from all around Spain every afternoon at the Plaza de Toros de Maestranza, one of the most beautiful bullrings in the country. The spectacle of feria, no matter which one you go to, is extraordinary. From fairground rides, to live music and dancing and endless food, drink and entertainment, the choice is vast. If you do nothing other than people-watch, you will enjoy a sense of theater when you see the stunning elegance and beauty of some of the women and men milling around or dancing traditional sevillanas, till dawn.

VISTA

April 26, 2012

“How beautiful it is to do nothing, and then rest afterward.”

El Puerto de Santa Maria Feria, Photo By Jorge Roa

Feria Ride at Night, Photo By Jorge Roa

Feria Schedule Sevilla - Spring Fair - Until Sunday El Puerto - Spring Fair - May 2 - 7 Rota - Spring Fair - May 3 - 6 Jerez Horse Fair - May 7 - 13

Riding Horses Feria Style, Photo By Jorge Roa

April 26, 2012

HEALTH BEAT

FFSC

Fleet & Family Support Center Call 727-3232 to pre-register for all FFSC functions.

Resumé Review

Friday and May 18, 9 - 11 a.m. Have a current job announcement and need your resumé reviewed? Drop off or e-mail your resumé with the job announcement at least 24 hours prior to the review appointment. Individual half-hour sessions are available. Sign up and review your resumé with our specialists.

Lunch and Learn Seminar: Getting to Know Madrid

Monday, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Learn what Madrid has to offer from accommodations and shopping, to art and culture. Learn how to move around by the underground plane, train, bus or driving. Enjoy this spring in Madrid while staying on a budget.

Ombudsman Assembly Meeting

Tuesday, 6 -7 p.m. Ombudsman who would like a short refresher on basic knowledge and skills necessary for an ombudsman, come join us for this class. It will be a quick overview with the addition of a few new topics.

Sign, Song and Stories

Wednesdays through June 6, 9 – 10:30 a.m. This interactive, free class which meets at the Early Development and Intervention Services building in Las Palmeras housing promotes pre-literacy skill development using a nurturing parenting philosophy. Each session will include sign language instruction, story-time and singing for children 9 months – 3 years. Classes will be progressive, so please plan to attend all eight sessions unless arranged with the instructor. Class materials are provided free.

Spanish for Beginners

Tuesday and Wednesday, 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Come and enjoy our 16-hour Spanish course for beginners during May and June. The course is simple and fun, and lessons are useful, easy and interesting. This course will take you from speaking no Spanish at all to being able to fulfill basic communication needs.

Retirement TAP Workshop

May 7 - 10, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Explore information about transitioning from the military, job searching, benefits and your responsibilities. If you are retiring within the next 24 months, the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) is here to assist you. Contact your command career counselor to sign up.

Developing a Spending Plan

May 8, 9 - 10 a.m. Hands-on training to determine your financial fitness, realize your goals and plan for your future. Learn to save, pay down debt and track expenses.

Nurturing Parenting Ages 3 - 12

May 8 - 10, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. “Developed by Stephen J. Bavolek, Ph.D., “Hopes and Fears; Ages and Stages,” is part of the Nurturing Parenting Programs® that provides specific parenting techniques to help parents build trust and self-esteem in their children, engage cooperation and find a helpful approach to discipline.

Federal Resumé

May 8, 1 - 2 p.m. Target your federal resumé to highlight your qualifications to the human resources office and hiring managers. Learn about keywords, the certificate of eligibility and the special requirements of a federal resumé.

Car Buying

May 9, 9 - 10:30 a.m. Don’t get caught buying an inappropriate car at too high a price because you are not informed. Learn the three deals of buying a car and arm yourself with as much information to get the best deal possible.

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Communication Skills Workshop (New) May 9, 4:30 - 6 p.m. Communication is powerful and directly affects our quality of life and relationships. Our ability to express what we think and feel without clouding our ability to listen and respect how others think and feel is the greatest factor of success in our work and home life. This workshop helps people use the power of communication to strengthen relationships at work and at home by practicing skills that build effective twoway communication.

Post Deployment Support Group

May 9, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Back from deployment and out of synch? The FFSC is offering a group designed specifically for active duty military and their family members. Come learn about resources and share ideas for the future.

Sponsor Training

May 10, 9 - 11 a.m. Have you been assigned as a sponsor? If so, take a couple hours out of your work day to receive the latest information to pass on to your sponsoree. Representatives from Housing, PSD, Personal Property, WIC and the School Liaison Officer will let you know everything you need to know to ensure incoming personnel have a smooth and hassle-free transfer. Spouses are also encouraged to attend. Pre-registration is required.

Business Resumés

May 10, 1 - 2 p.m. Ten seconds! That is the average time your resumé will receive. Discover the key elements on a resumé and how to catch the employer’s eye. Learn how to market yourself for your dream job.

Field Trip Jerez Horse Fair

May 11, 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Come on this unique field trip to the Jerez Horse Fair where the party goes on all day and night for a week with guitars, wine, gypsy dresses, horses, dancing and singing. This is a unique celebration that very few fail to enjoy and no one forgets. Visit the only place in Spain where the Spanish Army still have horses. Call to sign up as seats are limited.

April 26, 2012

ACTIVITIES

Activities

Music

Sports

Sevilla, Bullring guided tours, daily, 9:30 a.m. - 8 p.m., tickets 6.50 euros

Ara Malikiam Ensemble in concert, Friday, at 8:30 p.m.,Real Teatro de Las Cortes, San Fernando, tickets 15 - 30 euros.

Villa de Puerto Real Half Marathon, Sunday, www. clubatletismopuertoreal.blogspot.com

Sevilla, Reales Alcazares (Moorish Fortress) guided tours, Monday - Sunday, 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., tickets 7.50 euros Sevilla, Cathedral and Giralda guided tours, Monday Saturday, 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sunday, 2:30 - 6:30 p.m., tickets 8 euros Ruta de los Sentidos, a guided tour in El Puerto de Santa Maria, Saturdays, 10:15 a.m. Juega con los Sentidos, a guided tour in El Puerto, Saturdays, 6 p.m. 956-853-960 Ruta por El Puerto y Bodegas Osborne, guided tour, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m., tickets 5 euros (children) and 10 euros (adults), 697-345-807 Como Bailan los Caballos Andaluces (How Andalusian Horses Dance). Tuesdays and Thursdays at noon, Recreo de las Cadenas, Avda. Duque de Abrantes, Jerez, tickets 19 - 25 euros, 956-31-8008, or www. realescuela.org River Journey “Sanlucar-Guadalquivir River-Doñana Park," Real Fernando Ship, Fabrica de Hielo, Bajo de Guia, Monday - Sunday, at 10 a.m., adults 16.50 euros, children 8.20 euros. 956-36-3813 or visit www. visitasdonana.com Castillo de Luna, Rota, weekend guided tours at 1 and 5 p.m., request tickets in advance at the tourism office, Calle Cuna, 2

Pedro Alboran in concert, May 13, Teato Villamarta, Jerez, tickets 28 euros.

Arts Painting display by Prudente Arjona, until Monday, Hotel Duque de Najera, Rota “Un vaso de Buen Vino," until Monday, painting display by Jose Antoinio Rodriguez “Peke" Bar, “El Perejil," Calle Higuerta, 63, Rota Handcrafts display by Sisters of Belen, Tuesdays Saturdays, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. and 4:30 - 6:30 p.m., La Cartuja Monastery, Jerez de la Frontera

Flamenco “Nuevo Amanecer” a recital by Jose Merced, May 10, at 9 p.m., Gran Teatro Falla, Plaza de Fragela, Cadiz

Trebujena Half Marathon, Sunday, www.trebujena.com www.trebujena.com Motorcycling World Championship, Friday through Sunday, Jerez de la Frontera

Eat/Drink Ruta de la Tapa, Today, Chipiona Ruta de la Tapa, until May 13, San Fernando Gonzalez Byass Bodega – Jerez de la Frontera Monday - Saturday at noon, 1, 2, 5 and 6:30 p.m., tickets 11 euros Sandeman Bodega – Jerez de la Frontera Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 11:30 a.m., 12:30 and 1:30 p.m.

Ferias April Fair / Feria de Abril - Sevilla, through Sunday

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

Spring Fair /Feria de Primavera - El Puerto, May 2 - 7

Flamenco show, Sanlucar de Barrameda, Fridays, 10:30 and 11:30 p.m., Bodegon de Arte “A Contratiempo," Calle San Miguel 5, tickets 12 euros, 653-071-099

Horse Fair / Feria del Caballo - Jerez, May 7 - 13

Spring Fair / Feria de Primavera - Rota, May 3 - 6

SAILOR IN THE SPOTLIGHT

April 26, 2012

PUBLISHER'S CORNER

Life Apartments; Much More than Vacation Apartments

Life Apartments is a company whose goal is to provide unique vacation experiences to clients in their apartments wherever they are located: Sun & Life, City & Life and Mountain & Life. The company was formed in 2008 with the objective of offering something that would differentiate By Karen Lucas, Coastline Publisher them from Karen@coastline.e.telefonica.net other tourism companies and with a strong vocation of service. The central office is located in Jerez de la Frontera and from there the different destinations are coordinated: Sun & Life Costa Ballena, Mountain & Life Casas de Parauta, City & Life Sevilla Alberto Lista, City&Life Sevilla Giralda Suites. Each destination has a person in charge; offering suggestions, activities and information in order to ensure that their clients will have the vacation experience they hoped for – a unique experience. Las Marías Equestrian Center Las Marías has

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Here is an inside view of La Casa de Chocolate.

Children attending the Mini-Camp pose for a photo.

so much to offer! In addition to being a most reputable ridding school with many awards, they are always innovating and increasing their offerings. The newest are: Mini Camp, Burro (Donkey) Polo and their original birthday parties. The Mini Camp is a great getaway for kids. It’s an overnight experience on Fridays and Saturdays from 8 p.m. until 10 a.m. and includes supper and breakfast for only 30 euros. There are lots of activities such as songs, paddle tennis, camp fires, animals etc. There are two bunk rooms; one for boys and one for girls. The camp is located right on the premises of Las Marías. There is also the possibility of a morning or afternoon camp instead of overnight. Birthday parties at Las Marías have become very popular, largely due to the variety of games and activities available: horse back rides, carriage rides, sack races, games with animals, etc. Talk with the owner, Jesús, and he can suggest the right mix for your party. Burro (donkey) polo is the latest rage with fun guaranteed. It is similar to polo but players use soccer balls and brooms.

It is suitable for children over eight as well as adults. Burro polo frequently can be adapted to the number of children attending a party. For “real” polo games with adults, a minimum of 12 players is necessary. You can find out more about this and all the possibilities at Las Marías by calling Jesús at 652-12-9911 and at www.planazos.es La Casa de Chocolate This place is a chocolate lover’s dream came true. Here you will find a great variety of chocolate pastries, candies, bonbons and the like, although they also have a nice selection of non-chocolate pastries and cookies as well. The shop itself is just as attractive as its products so it is delightful to go in and look around. The hard part is choosing what to try. La Casa de Chocolate is located on Calle Luna, the central walking street in downtown Puerto. When you go, make sure to cut out the ad and take it with you. You will receive a surprise when you make your purchase! El Horno de Leña We are very happy to have El Horno de Leña back as an advertiser. The

place was very popular with Americans because of their good food and pleasant atmosphere. People especially enjoy eating in their lovely garden on pleasantly warm nights. The wood oven provides that extra special touch to their most popular dishes: pizza, lasagna, cannelloni, etc. El Horno de Leña is located directly across from the English Centre on the Fuentebravía Road that runs between the base and Puerto de Santa María. Give it a try and enjoy. La Mítica La Mítica is a modern bar with a Latin flair located on Avenida de Sevilla in Rota. They play Latin music, serve typical Latin liquors, and every Friday starting 9 p.m., there are classes of Bachata, Salsa and Merengue. On Wednesdays shots are one euro. La Mítica opens every day at 5 p.m. Anything you want me to pass along? Let me hear from you about your favorite places or coming events. I do like hearing from you! Send me an e-mail to Karen@coastline.e.telefonica. net or give me a call at 607-56-4132.

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DGF

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Story and photos by Steve Bond

“WOLF! WOLF! WOOOOOOLF!” was the cry ringing out in the DGF multi-purpose building on the evening of April 13. The Big Bad Wolf, and indeed the Boy Who Cried Wolf, were just two of the colorful cast of more than 40 characters in the Missoula Children’s Theater production of "Little Red Riding Hood." The production was a result of five days of auditioning, casting and rehearsing. Calida Davis and Katie Murk mentored the children, ranging in age from 5 to 15, through the entire process. “The Missoula play was an amazing experience for our 5-year-old twins,” said Patti Serfass, whose children played raccoons in the play. “This unique opportunity provided them an introduction to drama in a fun and nurturing environment. We look forward to future shows.” The Missoula Children’s Theater is a non-profit organization, and since being founded in 1971, has grown to the extent that it now casts more than 65,000 children each year from 1,300 communities in every state, most of Canada, and 16 other countries. The stint in Rota was one of five stops Davis and Murk are making on their tour of military installations in and around Europe.

The cast of the Missoula Children's Theater production of "Little Red Riding Hood" pose for a photo after the final rehearsal. The mischievous “Wolf-Gang” pose for a group photo.

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MOVIES

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el mercado

CLASSIFIEDS

To place a classified ad submit information in 25 words or less by the Friday prior to desired publication date. Classifieds will run for one edition only. Free ads are available to TEI cardholders for non-commercial goods. E-mail submission to coastline@ eu.navy.mil or fax to 727-1021. 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 Karen Lucas at Karen@coastline.e.telefonica.net or fax to 956-54-2997.

AUTOS 2011 DUCATI MONSTER: Naked bike, U.S. spec, 803cc, 2,500 miles, perfect cond, PCS’ing very soon, serious inquiries only, $8,500 OBO. Call 692-16-7690. 2005 HAYABUSA: Red, exp. riders only. Contact Tony for a test ride at 673-44-4287. 2005 INFINITY FX-35: 145K miles, up to date on all routine maintenance, runs well, ITV June 2012, lots of extras, $11,000 for more info e-mail ousmane.ndiaye@eu.navy.mil. 2002 KIA SHUMMA II: Runs great. Contact Tony at 673-44-4287 . 1999 FORD FOCUS: Silver, Spanish specs, $3,500 OBO. Call Andy Greenwalt, at 648-016001 or 727-4334. 1992 MAZDA 323: 145K mil, Euro specs, auto trans, 240K km, PCS’ing May 21, $500. Call Lori at 608-25-3900.

FOR SALE APPLIANCES: 220- microwave 20 euros, small 220- roaster oven 20 euros, portable kitchen for barbecue 30 euros. Call 655-82-4554 or 85602-5014 or e-mail diannatravel@hotmail.com. APPLIANCES: 220v toaster $10, 220v hand held mixer for $10, 220v coffee pot for $10, 220v slow cooker for $20. Call Lori at 60825-3900. BUTANO BARBECUE: Almost brand new, 80 euros. Call Yolanda at 653-51-0375. FURNITURE: Bookshelves, 5 shelves for 15 euros, 3 shelves for 10 euros, black iron frame daybed/sofabed 150 euros, ironing board for 10 euros, metal shelf/table for computer 25 euros, oak drop front desk 75 euros, heavy duty folding table for 25 euros, and oak cabinet for 30 euros. Call 655-82-4554 or 856-02-5014 or e-mail diannatravel@hotmail.com. LAWN MOWER: Riding lawn mower 850 euros. Call 655-82-4554 or 856-02-5014 or e-mail diannatravel@hotmail.com.

MISC: Kenwood speakers never used $100, 220v cordless phone $10, AFN decoder $200, 220v heaters (2) for $10 each. Call Lori at 608-25-3900. MISC: ABS fitness chair for $50, Dell desk top computer with flat screen monitor for $200. Call 696-92-8975 or 727-4979. SMALL GENERATOR: Mac Power Pro 600E .55KVA/120v/60hz, $150. Call 696-92-8975 or 727-4979. TRANSFORMERS: 1500w for 35 euros, 1000w for 25 euros, 200w for 15 euros. All in nearly new condition. Call Jon 652-19-5230 or e-mail jhhobdy@gmail.com. TWIN BED: Slated sleigh light wood twin bed with pillow top mattress and box spring, $150. Call 628-03-6482 or e-mail richandjanhammond@yahoo.com.

RENTALS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT: Cleaning and maintenance, key handling, access to UK rental bookings. Call Ray at 653-78-0296. HOUSES AND APARTMENTS: Sea views, pools and yards, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 bdrm in Rota, Costa Ballena, Chipiona, Puerto Santa Maria and Sanlúcar, w/pools and yards. No rental fees to Americans. Call Antonio at 685-20-4466.

CHIPIONA HOUSE BY TRES PIEDRAS BEACH: 3 bdrm, 3 bath, secure country house, 15 min. drive to base, lg yard, pets welcome, 1,700 euros/mo., negotiable. Call 956-05-3624.24.

EL PUERTO BEAUTIFUL BEACHFRONT APARTMENT IN FUENTEBRAVIA: 1st. row, 5 min. from gate, 2 bdrm, 1 full-bath, lvg-dng rm w/balcony, American style kitchen, vitro, oven, microwave, washing machine, thermostat heating(solar heat), TV w/satellite connection, internet, telephone, wind screens, lift, underground

ready to live in, available now, 1,000 euros/ mo. negotiable, (utilities included) plus dep. Call Coco at 956-48-0973 or 699-79-4899 or Brigitte at 956-85-1396. Listed in housing. Sorry no pets, ideal for a single. AMPLE HOUSE ON LARGE LOT (1,000m2): 3 ample bdrms w/built-in-closets, 1 1/2 bath, lvg rm w/fireplace and 2 porches, complete kitchen w/pantry and laundry rm, parking for 3 cars, sm guest house w/mini kitchen, bath, lvg room and bdrm, on Sanlúcar Rd,1,200 euros/mo. Call 645-94-5586. AT TA C H E D H O U S E I N S O T O D E VISTAHERMOSA: 140 m2 built, 350 m2 lot, 4 ample bdrm, 3 bath, A/C, laundry, storage rm, private parking, 1,200 euros/mo. Ref. A-1029. Call 956-85-0183 or 607-70-6418. APARTMENT IN LAS REDES: 130m2, built, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, lg lvg rm, covered laundry area, ample terrace, community yard w/pool, 650 euros/mo. Ref. A-0838. Call 956-85-0183 or 607-70-6418. BEACH APARTMENT IN PUERTO: Unique location, first line Las Redes beach, 4 min. from Puerto base gate. Ample lvg/dng rm, 3 bdrm w/built in closets, 1 bath, A/C, heat w/individual pump units, U.S. style washer, fully equipped kitchen, telephone line, ADSL internet. Uninterrupted view of the Cadiz Bay, 1,200 euros/mo., maint. fees, local and national telephone service and Internet included. Fully furn or unfurn. Call 628-90-7856 or 956-481349. English spoken. CHALET IN VISTAHERMOSA: 700m2 lot, 170m2 built, 4 bdrm, 2 bath, fireplace, well for water, A/C in living room, 1,700 euros/mo. Ref: A-0004. Call 956-85-0183 or 607-70-6418. DETACHED HOUSE IN FUENTEBRAVIA: 5 bdrm, 3 bath, lvg/dng area w/fireplace, kitchen and laundry area, A/C, heat, private parking, lg yard, close to beach and base. Asking 1,200 euros/mo. (includes gardener). Listed in housing. Call Coco at 699-79-4899. English Spoken. HOUSE IN VISTAHERMOSA: 4/3, unfurn, pool, central A/C, heat, fireplace, carport. Includes

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w/patio, inside parking for 2 cars, A/C, laundry rm, listed in housing. English spoken, call Antonio at 615-23-2552.

NEW DETACHED HOUSE CLOSE TO PUERTO GATE: 3 lrg bdrm, master bdrm has walk-in closet, 2 bath, wooden floors, beautiful covered patio, lg kitchen, lg lvg/dng area w/fireplace, AC/heat, solar heat, lg back porch, driveway for 2 cars, lg yard w/private pool. Asking 1,600 euros (gardener included). Contact Coco 699 -79-4899 English Spoken.

ROTA APARTMENT: In residential area, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, lvg/dng rm, kitchen, laundry rm, terrace, furn or unfurn. Call 666-49-0434.

SELF-STANDING CHALET OUTSIDE HOUSING GATE: American owned, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, walk-in closet, lvg/dng area w/fireplace, terrace enclosed w/glass, BBQ area w/water, private inside covered parking for 2 cars w/auto gate, central heat, A/C, window screens, AFN satellite. Call Michael at 667-78-5290.

ROTA BEACHFRONT APARTMENT: La Costilla Beach, 3 bdrm, sea views, 2 bath, furn kitchen, ample lvg rm w/great views and terrace that connects w/master bdrm, private garage parking and private, closed community, 1,300 euros/mo. (negotiable), will e-mail photos. Contact Fran at 620-39-5589 or franggg@gmail.com. CHALET IN ROTA: Independent chalet, great location w/pool, lg yard, plenty of off street parking, 6 bdrm, 3 bath, 2 story, 3 level lvg rm, solar heat, pool, heat, A/C , dehumidifier in each room, new kitchen, 2 balconies, laundry rm, gardener, and pool service provided, storage, beach and forest views. Master bdrm has wall to wall carpet and a walk-in closet. Near feria grounds and beach, 2,200 euros/ mo., negotiable. American landlord, call 667-28-5151. NEW DUPLEX IN ROTA: 3 bdrm, 2 bath, kitchen and laundry rm, lvg/dng rm, garage, storage rm, central heating, A/C, fireplace, lg terrace w/views to the pool and roof-top terrace, 1,400 euros/mo., negotiable. Call Ana at 647-91-2971. NICE HOUSE FOR RENT IN ROTA: Very close to

TWO-STORY CHALET: Bodega-style on a lg, 1,000 m2 lot, 3 bdrm, master w/bath, fireplace, A/C), kitchen w/office, lvg/dng rm w/ fireplace, bath, pool, outdoor dng area and garden house. Located 2 km from Costa Ballena toward Chipiona. Call 617-36-4513.

SANLÚCAR CHALET ON SANLƯCAR GOLF COURSE: Furn/ unfurn, 150m2, 800m2 lot, 3 bdrm, 3 bath, lvg/ dng rm, kitchen, patio, yard, 2 outdoor covered parking spaces, views of Doñana Park and the Guadalquivir river, 5 min. to the beach and downtown. Call 607-20-7185.

MISCELLANEOUS BROKER DEALER: U.S. Mutual Funds, IRAS, 5291, insurance, I.R.P.S. Call Ray at 65378-0296. EXPERIENCED DOG WALKER: Need someone to walk your dog? Experienced dog walker off base in Rota. Call Seth at 695-100348. References available. GUITAR LESSONS: Classic, flamenco and elementary guitar. Call Manolo for more info at 956-85-1455 or 666-87-4875. JEWISH CULTURE: Learn about Jewish culture and its influence in western civilization, Saturdays, 10 a.m. at the Hotel La Espadaña, Rota. Knowledge of Hebrew or the Bible is not necessary. Contact Carlos at 630-41-8649 or carlosberiro@yahoo.es. EMPLOYMENT: Homecare provider in the States for 7 years, First Aid, CPR, Courses in Child Abuse Detection, Safety, Learning Environment and Health. Exc. ref, lots of experience w/ children and the elderly, has transportation. Exc. spoken English. Call Inma at 617-18-3881.

SPANISH WOMAN IS LOOKING FOR WORK AS BABY-SITTER: Has car, can pick-up dropoff children at off-base schools and activities. Bilingual Spanish/German, also speaks English and Italian. Call Carmen 657-44-8357. SEEKING EMPLOYMENT: Very responsible, 36 yr. old Spanish woman w/ lots of experience seeks employment caring for children of any age and/or cleaning by the hour or monthly. Weekends or weekdays, flexible hours, immediately available and has exp. working on base and references. Call Esther at 666-88-1157 or 632-22-1677. WORK WANTED: Has experience as chauffeur, has B1 license and security guard, speaks English and Spanish. Call 666-88-1157 or 632-22-1677.

EMPLOYMENT HRO: Education Aid, GS-170202/03/04, Housing Management Asst.,GS-1173-04/05/06/07 (Valencia), Writer-Editor, GS-1082-07 target GS-09, Public Affairs Office, Facility Operations Specialist, GS-1604-09, Secretary (O/A), GS0318-08. Customer service hours 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Call 727-1643 for more information. MWR: CYP Program Assistant, Driver/ Cashier Pizza Villa, Aquatics Supervisory Recreation Specialist (Aquatics Manager), Rec. Aide (Golf Course), Lifeguard (Pools) 2 positions, Teen Summer Hire. Applications must be submitted on OF-612 form and Family Member Status Form to MWR Personnel Office between 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. For more information call 727-2596 or 727-3263. MWR COMMUNITY CLASSES: Want to start and run your own business? Do you have a hobby or skill that you believe others would pay for? Rota MWR Community Classes is a program that allows you to start and run your own on-base business while teaching others your skills, all with the backing of MWR. Call 727-1382 or e-mail communityclasses@ rotamwr.com to find out more.

SPORTS

April 26, 2012

Four Myths of Sports Debunked College Football needs a playoff. While the current system is far from perfect, and the current Bowl Championship Series (BCS) clearly needs to be reformed; those who call for a playoff in the sport have not fully thought out the implications of such a drastic change. First, it should be noted that technically there already Yuval Fleming is a playoff, it just Sports Writer happens to be a one round tournament that features only the top two teams in the country. The two teams that play in the championship game are determined by a combination of objective computer rankings and human polls made up of coaches and members of the media. An expanded playoff would have similar problems that the current system does, controversy over which teams are left out of the four, eight, or even 16-team tournament. The biggest victim would be the regular season, which as it stands now is the most important in all of American sports. The relevance of each regular season game is a major reason college football continues to soar in popularity. Meanwhile interest in college basketball, which concludes its season with a 68team, six-round tournament, seems to have waned over the years.

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Athletes are over-paid. Getting paid millions of dollars to play a game can seem absurd, but the reality is athletes are simply taking what others are willing to give them. Professional sports teams are run by savvy executives who make generous offers to players, with the expectation that they will get a healthy return from their investment. While the huge mega contracts of the star players get most of the attention; the majority of professional athletes are paid significantly less and only earn that salary for a handful of years before they are forced to retire. As outrageous as it may be to say, some athletes are amazingly under-paid. Leagues like the NBA and NFL create artificial salary caps that regulate the maximum salary a player can earn. In a free market like baseball, star basketball player Lebron James for example would almost certainly have made three to five times as much as he is now paid by his current team the Miami Heat. Soccer will never be popular in the United States. While soccer may be the world's most popular sport, the game has struggled to capture the attention of the mainstream American sports fan. However, the future of the sport in the U.S. is bright; Major League Soccer has consistently grown in popularity since its inception in 1995, and while it is clearly far behind the â&#x20AC;&#x153;big fourâ&#x20AC;? sports leagues in popularity, the potential of the sport is endless. It is important to

remember that the NFL was not always the dominant American sport and 30 years ago the NBA was struggling to remain relevant. New sports stadiums are good for the economy. In the last 20 years, billions of dollars have been spent by city, county and state governments to construct new sports stadiums. In order to convince taxpayers to make huge financial investments, owners have made the argument that a new stadium spurs economic growth and benefits the local economy. This is a pretty large stretch of the imagination and has proven to be a fallacy. While a new stadium may assist in beautifying and revitalizing new neighborhoods, the site of the old stadium experiences a negative impact. Sports are entertainment and the public uses disposable income to consume it, the stadiums are not

In a free market like baseball, star basketball player Lebron James would almost certainly have made three to five times as much as he is now paid by his current team, the Miami Heat.

built and a city loses a team, the public will simply spend their entertainment dollars in other places. Yuval Fleming is a biased sports fan who lives in Rota, Spain and writes a weekly sports column for The Coastline. Please send comments and article ideas to yuval.fleming@eu.navy.mil.

Games of the Week (Times are local)

Sunday *Valencia at Malaga 6 p.m. The third and forth placed teams in La Liga face each other in a contest that could determine which teams qualify for Champions League next season. Monday *Manchester United at Manchester City 9 p.m. This is the biggest game of the English Premier League season. The top two teams in the Premier League also happen to both play in Manchester, the winner of this game will likely take the title and will have bragging rights all summer. Wednesday * Real Madrid at Atletic Bilbao 7 p.m. This is a tough road game for Real Madrid, a win here could clinch the league for them. *Real Betis at Sevilla 7 p.m. Both teams call Sevilla home, the last game finished in an exciting 1-1 draw, neither team is playing for much in the League but when these two teams meet it is always an intense battle.

April 26, 2012