https://www.cnic.navy.mil/rota November 15, 2012 Volume 22, Issue 44 U.S. Naval Activities, Spain The Coastline Naval Station Rota - Installation of Excellence Page 3 Vista: Queso Manchego Pages 12-13 Commissary Offers Rewards for Shoppers Page 6 Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, and Commander, Al- lied Joint Forces Command Naples Adm. Bruce Clingan and Naval Forces Europe-Africa Fleet Master Chief JoAnn Ortloff, visited Naval Station Rota, Spain, Tuesday and Wednesday to evaluate Rota's progress toward home- porting four destroyers here as part of Forward Deployed Naval Forces (FDNF) beginning in 2014. During their visit, Clingan and Ortloff toured the base and received updates from base leadership concerning Rota's ability to host the four ships, their crew and families. “The four aegis missile defense de- stroyers that will be stationed in Rota will generate more presence than those same number of ships if they were stationed in the United States,” said Clingan. “That additional presence will help us deter potential future adversar- ies; and when conflicts and crisis arise, they will help us respond more rapidly and more effectively to those crises.” Clingan expressed the importance of maintaining a positive relationship with the Kingdom of Spain and added that there are future plans to train with and learn from Spanish and other NATO forces counterparts. “Having ships stationed in Rota will provide us with the opportunities to train in port with the Spanish naval units sta- tioned here,” said Clingan. “Additionally; when we get underway, we’ll have great- er opportunities to exercise not only with the Spanish ships but the balance of our allies and partners in our area of respon- sibly. We will have the opportunity to do collaborative deployments as we work together to meet the emerging security challenges in the region.” He added that successfully stationing U.S. ships in Rota was a critical part of the Chief of Naval Operations Sailing Directions. “One of the keys in the CNO’s Sail- ing Directions is warfighting first,” said Clingan. “Those four [ships] will allow us to respond rapidly and effectively.” By MC2 (SW/AW) TrAviS AlSTon NAVSTA RoTA Public AffAiRS CNE Evaluates FDNF Preparations in Rota Top: Admiral Bruce Clingan speaks to David Glasgow Farragut (DGF) Middle/High School Principal Dan Serfass at the DGF library during his visit to Naval Station Rota, Spain. Above: Clingan and Fleet Master Chief JoAnn Ortloff. (U.S. Navy photos by Cpl. Melissa Wenger)
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https://www.cnic.navy.mil/rota November 15, 2012 Volume 22, Issue 44 U.S. Naval Activities, SpainThe Coastline
Naval Station Rota - Installation of Excellence
Page3
Vista: Queso Manchego
Pages12-13
Commissary Offers Rewards for Shoppers
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Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, and Commander, Al-lied Joint Forces Command Naples Adm. Bruce Clingan and Naval Forces Europe-Africa Fleet Master Chief JoAnn Ortloff, visited Naval Station Rota, Spain, Tuesday and Wednesday to evaluate Rota's progress toward home-porting four destroyers here as part of Forward Deployed Naval Forces (FDNF) beginning in 2014.
During their visit, Clingan and Ortloff toured the base and received updates from base leadership concerning Rota's ability to host the four ships, their crew and families.
“The four aegis missile defense de-stroyers that will be stationed in Rota will generate more presence than those same number of ships if they were stationed in the United States,” said Clingan. “That additional presence will help us deter potential future adversar-ies; and when conflicts and crisis arise, they will help us respond more rapidly
and more effectively to those crises.”Clingan expressed the importance
of maintaining a positive relationship with the Kingdom of Spain and added that there are future plans to train with and learn from Spanish and other NATO forces counterparts.
“Having ships stationed in Rota will provide us with the opportunities to train in port with the Spanish naval units sta-tioned here,” said Clingan. “Additionally; when we get underway, we’ll have great-er opportunities to exercise not only with the Spanish ships but the balance of our allies and partners in our area of respon-sibly. We will have the opportunity to do collaborative deployments as we work together to meet the emerging security challenges in the region.”
He added that successfully stationing U.S. ships in Rota was a critical part of the Chief of Naval Operations Sailing Directions.
“One of the keys in the CNO’s Sail-ing Directions is warfighting first,” said Clingan. “Those four [ships] will allow us to respond rapidly and effectively.”
By MC2 (SW/AW) TrAviS AlSTon
NAVSTA RoTA Public AffAiRS
CNE Evaluates FDNF Preparations in Rota
Top: Admiral Bruce Clingan speaks to David Glasgow Farragut (DGF) Middle/High School Principal Dan Serfass at the DGF library during his visit to Naval Station Rota, Spain. Above: Clingan and Fleet Master Chief JoAnn Ortloff. (U.S. Navy photos by Cpl. Melissa Wenger)
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Naval Station Rota: An Installation of ExcellenceROTA, Spain - Commander, Navy Re-gion Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia an-nounced that Naval Station Rota, Spain has won the Regional Installation Excel-lence Award for 2013 (large category).
All installations in the region submitted four-page summaries describing what that base has done in the last year in sev-eral categories, such as business pro-cess improvement, operations, quality of life, community relations, environmental stewardship and emergency response.
“The award recognizes that Rota is best amongst all Navy bases in Europe, Africa and Southwest Asia,” said Naval Station Rota, Spain Commanding Of-ficer Capt. Scott Kraverath. “It also en-compasses the many accomplishments we’ve achieved here during 2012.”
Some highlights of NAVSTA Rota’s recent accomplishments include:
- Navy College Office Performance Quality Award(small officer)
- CNIC Retention Excellence Award (Golden Anchor)
- Zumwalt award for excellence in Visiting Quarters Management
- Navy Tabloid Newspaper of the Year (The Coastline)
- Ashore Five-Star Accreditation for NAVSTA Rota Gateway Galley
- Semi-Finalist, Captain Edward F. Ney Memorial Award for Food Service
Excellence. “I’m so proud of the outstanding work
this installation and our national support elements (NSEs) are doing,” said Naval Station Rota, Spain Command Master Chief David Twiford. “It was no surprise to me that we won this award.”
Rota will be nominated for the annual Commander-in-Chief's Award for Instal-
lation Excellence, which recognizes mili-tary installations that support operational readiness and enhance total workface development.
"Although Rota is typically con-sidered a small installation, when we include our many tenants, our ability to continually “punch well above our weight” means we need to complete with the larger installations for the step,” said Kraverath. This recognition speaks volumes about the effort you all are put-ting into our missions, as award criteria thoroughly touched every single thing we’re doing here.
By MC2 (SW/AW) TrAviS AlSTon
NAVSTA RoTA Public AffAiRS
Hola Rota,I want to begin this week’s corner by welcoming
you all back from the Veterans Day holiday weekend. This holiday dates back to World War I to signify the ending of what was thought to be the “war to end all wars.” At that time, it was known as Armistice Day,
but Congress changed it in 1954 to broaden the reach of honoring not only World War I veterans, but also those of World War II and the Korean Conflict. I hope you were able to take a moment during the holiday to remember those who came before us, as well as those serv-ing among you. The vast
majority of you joined our nation’s military service during a time of armed conflict – for that I salute you. I know some of you will downplay that and think to yourselves, “I joined for adventure,” “I joined for college,” or maybe even, “I didn’t have anywhere else to go.” Whether those reasons are true or not does not matter - the fact is that you chose to don
the cloth of your nation knowing you might go into harm’s way.
We just wrapped up another high-level distin-guished visitor event, hosting Ambassador Solomont and senior leadership from Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, Adm. Bruce Clingan and Fleet Master Chief JoAnn Ortloff. While they were here, USS Iwo Jima hosted a ceremony in celebration of 100 years of Naval aviation. These guests are part of the many who visit Rota looking for ways to help us make the FDNF transition as smooth as possible. There are lots of people spending a great deal of time examining plans, processes and even potential pitfalls in efforts to make sure we’re using best practices during this very important evolution.
Lastly, believe it or not the holidays are right around the corner. It’s cooled off and starting to feel a little more like the holidays are near. I know many of you will attend Thanksgiving and Christmas functions - please plan accordingly and look out for one another, as this time of year can be one of the worst for alcohol-related incidents. Any time of year is bad for preventable accidents, but the holidays are an especially sad time to experience these types of events. Have a plan and execute it!
Getting Into the Holiday Season
Paving NoticeThe following areas are scheduled tobe
paved:-Thursday: Intersectionbetween1stAve.
withCabreraStreettotheintersectionat3rdAve.
- Friday: Two spots onAlvaro deBazanSteeetandBonifazStreetandanoverlayontheintersectionbetweenthestreetsand3rdAve.
Paving is ongoing aboardNaval StationRota. Motoristsareadvised tobeawareofwherepavingmayoccur.Ifpavingoccursinan areawhereparking is limited,motoristsareadvisedtoseekaparkingspotinalegalparkinglot.Thosewhoparkonthesideoftheroadortheshoulderwillbeticketed.
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4 November 15, 2012 C L November 15, 2012 5C LHEALTH NEWS
There are many types of skin cancer but none is as feared as melanoma. Mela-noma is the cancer that arises from the pigmented cells of the skin; the melanocytes. Melanomas tend to spread rapidly. There is no chemotherapy or radiotherapy yet developed that can adequately treat melanoma once it has spread. Therefore, prevention and early detection is the key. Below is a list of the melanoma facts from a recent review by the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. It is very straight forward … it’s just the facts!
Exposure to ultraviolet light, whether from the sun or a tanning bed is the most preventable risk factor for melanoma. People with lighter skin color, blue eyes, red or blonde hair and numerous moles are at greatest risk of melanoma. In the U.S. the highest incidence of melanoma in is Hawaii, and the lowest is, not surprisingly in Alaska.
More than 8,000 U.S. citizens die of melanoma each year. More than 95 percent of melanoma occurs in Caucasian men and women. The overall incidence rate of melanoma is rising in the U.S. It is greatest in white males over age 40. Only women from 15 - 39 years old have higher rates of melanoma than men their same age.Location
Melanoma can occur anywhere on the body, though whites are more likely to have melanomas on their trunk (the back and chest). Blacks and Pacific Islanders are more likely to have melanoma on their legs and hips. On blacks, melanoma on the palms and soles is also more common than in whites (this is how Bob Marley died … from melanoma on his toe). More than 90 percent of blacks have moles and most are on their palms and soles. This doesn’t mean that these moles are going to become melanoma. However, it does mean that blacks should examine their hands and feet from time to time. Though the rate of melanoma in blacks is much less than whites, it does exist, and typically (not always) it is found at a later stage, when the melanoma is more advanced and prognosis poorer.
Early detection is of key importance, as tumor thickness is the prime indicator of survivability. Thus, melanomas that are thin when detected are usually more survivable than thicker ones, though this is not always the case.
Don’t forget to check your scalp as well. Due to the difficulty in detection of scalp melanoma, only 58 percent of people with melanoma of the scalp survived for five years, compared to 77 percent of those with melanoma elsewhere. AdolescentMelanoma
Melanoma is the second most common cancer among those 15 - 39 years old, with most of those occurring on the trunk. As previously stated, the incidence is higher among women than men in this age group. This may be due to hormonal factors as well as tanning bed use. TanningBeds
A just released analysis study has shown that just one indoor tanning session increases melanoma risk by 20 percent. Each subsequent tanning session increases melanoma risk by an additional 2 percent. Those who start tanning before age 35 have 90 percent increased risk of melanoma development. It is now estimated that 25 percent of melanomas overall may be attributable to indoor tanning. In my
practice, when I find a young woman with melanoma, she has likely been a past or present indoor tanner. MoneyandMelanomaMelanoma rates are higher among those with money, education, low unemployment and city dwellers. This may be because those with money have more vacations, more free time and more exposure to intermittent high UV dose (think Caribbean cruise). ChildrenandMelanoma
Intense, intermittent exposure to ultraviolet light is strongly linked to melanoma rates. Sunburns in children may lead to double the rate of potential melanoma later in life.
It is important that children be specifically targeted for sun prevention learning, as behaviors for future life are often forged in childhood. More effort is being focused on children. In Australia, there is a national “Slip, Slop, Slap” program that is strongly promoted and mandates children cover up not just with sunscreen but also with a hat and protective clothing. In addition, school play areas are often covered. In Hawaii, a similarly styled school recess program, “No Hat, No Shirt, No Play” may be soon enforced. Arizona likewise has a “SunWise” program, implemented statewide, which involves a K - 8 education model, with a goal of teaching all children state-wide how to reduce daily sun exposure, avoid sunburns and prevent skin cancer. Arizona has partnered with physicians, parks, sports teams, summer camps, zoos and more to increase awareness of sun protection behavior and, to hopefully, make such behavior not only accepted, but the norm. It is important that if you have a child who is very fair skinned here in southern Europe, that you adequately protect them from overexposure to the sun, as children usually have outdoor recess time at midday, when the sun’s rays are strongest. In my experience, schools do little to single out those students who definitely need to protect themselves before going outdoors (the blonde, redhead, freckled kids). Freckling of the nose and cheeks may be an early sign of over exposure to the sun. GeneticsandMelanoma
You have higher risk of melanoma if you have one or more first or second degree relatives with melanoma, the presence of large numbers of nevi (more than 50), especially if you are less than 20 years old, atypical nevi (larger, irregular appear-ing), nevi on the buttocks (sun protected skin) or nevi on the top of the feet.
Melanomas typically grow fairly rapidly and may itch. Remember the ABCDE’s of Melanoma surveillance. These are the signs to look out for when you do a self skin exam or exam of a loved one: A - asymmetrical mole; B - Borders of the mole are irregular; C - Color is varied, often with light/dark brown, blue, red and loss of color; D - Diameter is enlarging, often greater than 6 or 7 millimeters; E - Evolving or changing mole. Having a melanoma puts you at much greater risk of having subsequent melanomas (8 to 12 fold higher risk).
If you think you have a mole that needs to be evaluated, or you just want to have a full skin exam, please see your primary care provider. If necessary, they will refer you to the dermatologist for a more thorough skin examination. Enjoy your time outdoors, don’t live like a vampire, but be protective of your skin, because it has to last a very long time.
Early Detection Helps Prevent MelanomaBy Dr. John PAul TrAfeli
DiPlomATe of The AmeRicAN boARD of DeRmATology
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6 November 15, 2012 C L November 15, 2012 7C LLOCAL NEWS HEALTH AND SAFETY NEWS
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Weekly Health Tip
Fit for the Holidays
FORT LEE, Va. - Seeing pink as you’re slicing into your beautifully browned holi-day turkey is enough to strike fear into the heart of any cook, no matter how expe-rienced they are. Follow these few tips to avoid that scene this holiday season.
First, make sure your turkey is com-pletely thawed before being prepped for the oven. Thaw in the refrigerator, on a tray, to catch any juices; and allow five hours per pound to complete the thaw-ing process. Depending on size, this can take from two to five days. To speed things up a bit, remove the giblet packet and neck from inside the turkey and thaw them separately. Be sure to check both the body cavity and the neck cavity for these - sometimes they are stored in two packets.
If time is short, leave the turkey in its original wrapper, place breast side down in a large container and cover completely with cold water. Change the water every 30 minutes and allow an hour per pound total thawing time.
If you don’t own an instant-read thermometer, put that at the top of your commissary shopping list. An oven-safe thermometer works, too, but it is simply not possible to judge doneness without one or the other. While you’re preparing the turkey for the oven, take note of its anatomy so you’ll be able to insert the thermometer properly.
Lift the leg and feel along the thigh to
help visualize how deeply into the inte-rior the thigh meets the body. Insert the thermometer into the thickest part of the thigh just beneath - but not touching - the bone, reaching all the way down to the joint. Take note that the breastbone runs through the center of the breast from the neck to the body cavity. To test the breast meat, insert the thermometer parallel to the breastbone deep into the neck end of the breast where the meat is thickest.
The temperature you will roast to is somewhat a matter of preference. The breast is perfectly cooked when the ther-mometer reaches between 160 and 165 degrees. But the leg is a different story. At 170 degrees, the leg meat is safe to eat but will be firm and have a ruddy glow, with the thigh meat slightly stiff and pink-ish. Continuing to roast to a temperature of 175 degrees will take care of those is-sues, but the breast meat will suffer from the longer roasting time. If you prefer not even a trace of pink, continue to roast to a temperature of 180. Just accept that the breast meat will be overdone, and be sure to offer plenty of good-tasting gravy.
For help with the remainder of the feast, please visit Kay’s Kitchen and choose from our collection of tradi-tional holiday recipe favorites at http://www.commissaries.com/kays_kitchen/healthy_cooking/articles/kays_11_05_12.cfm.
And, as always, trust your commissary to provide both the best quality and the best price.
‘Yikes! Is this Turkey Done?’By KAy BlAKley
DecA home ecoNomiST
Each year Americans prepare a whopping 45 million turkeys for their Thanks-giving feast. For those of you who grew up in the South, deep-fried turkey is not only a tradition but for some, it’s the only way to eat turkey. If you decide there are no other options but a fried turkey, please keep in mind the potential hazards/dangers while cooking that turkey. Underwriters Laboratory (UL) and Rota Fire and Emergency Services are urging consumers to take extra precautions if they insist on using a gas operated turkey fryer this holiday season.
Manufacturers have made strides over the years toward enhancing safety features in an attempt to make gas turkey fryers safer for consumers. These new features include designing non-heat conducting handles and sturdier stands; but, based on continued observation, gas turkey fryers still pose a considerable risk if not used correctly.
There is, however, an alternative. In the last few years, manufacturers have designed an electric, indoor version of the turkey fryer. It incorporates all the safety features that previously kept them from being Underwriter’s Laboratory certified. These new features include: a built-in thermostat which shuts off the power to prevent flash fires, a counter top model which prevents the unit from being tipped over, a maximum fill line on the inside of the unit and a lid which prevents the grease from splashing on the countertop.
Even with this U.L. approved unit, there are still some safety items to keep in mind:
- Never leave the fryer unattended. - Never let children or pets near the fryer when it is in use.- Use well-insulated potholders or oven mitts when removing the turkey.- The National Turkey Federation recommends refrigerator thawing and to allow
approximately 24 hours for every five pounds of bird thawed in the refrigerator.- Never use water to extinguish a grease fire. If you have even a small fire,
immediately call 911 for help.Again, if you’re using a turkey fryer this holiday season, Rota Fire and Emer-
gency Services recommends that you use an Underwriter’s Laboratory certified electric version. As always we wish everyone a great and fire safe holiday.
Safe Use of Turkey Fryers During the Holiday SeasonBy nAvSTA roTA fire DePArTMenT
The holidays are here and many of us return from them out of shape. With proactive planning you can maintain your fitness level. Here are 10 tips to stay active during the holidays:
1. Exercise first thing in the morning to lessen chances of skipping it.2. Find a workout partner. It lessens the chances of putting off a workout. 3. Break activity into shorter sessions. If time is short, then break it into
two 15-minute sessions. 4. Turn daily tasks like cleaning into a workout. Just speed them up, crank
up the music and move! 5. Make it a family activity. Walk around the neighborhood to take in the
holidays.6. If traveling and staying at a hotel, book one that has a fitness room or
indoor pool. Use it!7. Get active in airports. Instead of taking elevators and escalators, use
the stairs. Hand carry luggage instead of using a cart.8. Get active! If your child is playing basketball; instead of sitting with
other parents, get up and walk/jog/run around. 9. If you are a TV junkie, tone up with commercials. During TV breaks
do exercises (push-ups, sit-ups, planks, etc.) until the show comes back on.10. Most of all, think of your exercise time as a break from the normal
hustle and bustle of the holiday. The key to staying active is to be creative and know that any activity is
better than no activity. Stay active and stay healthy for life!
The Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) adopted a new weapon for shoppers’ money-saving arsenal: The Commissary Rewards card.
The program offers customers a way to save money on commissary purchases.
Commissary Rewards cards digitally store coupons, so they can be used by shoppers to reduce the need to carry physical coupons.
“[Customers] don't have to remember whether they brought the coupons in, if they left them in the car or in the house,” said Rota Commissary Director Ruben Nadal. “If they have the card, those cou-pons are already in there. If they buy the product, it’s going to be deducted.”
Customers can obtain a new Commis-sary Rewards card from the local store. The cards are available at the ID desk, each register and in the customer service department.
Customers must then register the card online at DeCA’s website, http://www.Commissaries.com. There, customers can then select which coupons they’d like to use.
“You go into your account and you select the coupons that you want to apply to your card,” explained Store Manager Micah Richardson.
After shopping is completed, coupons are redeemed by swiping the card.
“When you go through the line and hand the cashier your card, and she’ll scan it, and they'll automatically be de-ducted,” said Richardson.
The process is similar at the self-checkout kiosks; customers can scan the card when the computer asks for any coupons.
Nadal says customers can expect to see more coupons in the DeCA Rewards card system as the program expands. Currently, there are approximately 30 coupons in the online system.
“One of the things that the Agency is doing is trying to get all the manufactur-ers from all different products that we carry in the commissary system,” said Nadal.
According to Richardson, the digital coupons loaded onto the Rewards card cannot be redeemed past its expiration date, unlike paper coupons for those stationed overseas that are good for six months after the expiration date.
“Since they've made them available
for everyone worldwide instantaneously, when they expire, they also expire off of the card,” said Nadal.
Richardson added that because the program is in place at commissaries around the world, if a coupon is available for something on DeCA’s website, it can-
not be guaranteed the local commissary store will carry that particular product.
Nadal encourages customers to take advantage of the Commissary Rewards program.
“I hope they embrace it; they’re going to get additional savings,” said Nadal.
DeCA Commissary Rewards Card: Save with a SwipeBy CPl. MeliSSA Wenger
NAVSTA RoTA Public AffAiRS
U.S. Navy photo by Cpl. Melissa Wenger.
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DGF High School will host its annual College and Career Fair, Nov. 30, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. in the DGF Multi-Purpose building. Please email Marcy Bond at [email protected] to let her know of your interest in participating in this event.
If you are interested, all you will need to do ahead of time is contact the admissions office at your alma mater and ask them to send some informational packets/pamphlets/posters or anything else they would be willing to send.
Join College, Career Fair at DGF
Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technicians visited students at David Glasgow Farragut (DGF) Middle/High School Nov. 7 for a demonstration of the EOD robots.
Senior Chief Explosive Ordnance Disposal Troy Wold, Senior Chief Explo-sive Ordnance Disposal Brian Stanley and Chief Explosive Ordnance Disposal Jason Fedida demonstrated how robots are used in the field.
DGF teacher Bill Brogan coordinated the visit for his robotics class, however, many other classes joined them in the gym to take advantage of this oppor-tunity.
“The EOD guys gave us many, many scenarios of when a robot would be needed,” said Brogan. "Not just to dismantle bombs but to retrieve and contain radioactive material."
The students listened in silence as
Fedida explained how the robots were controlled and how they contributed to missions. When he invited the students to ask questions, students and teach-ers alike posed questions ranging from how much the robots cost to how often they were lost in the field. Students learned that the larger of the two robots presented in the gym, the Talon, costs approximately $100,000.
"I wanted this demo to help my ap-plied tech. students to be aware of a few more ways robots help us. I had no idea that Chief Fedida and his crew were going to explain so much and that there would be so much interest from the students at our school. I couldn't believe all the questions the students had," said Brogan.
Following the demonstration, the ro-botics class was invited to interact more closely with the robots. The smaller group was also introduced to a larger robot in the courtyard outside.
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Senior Chief Explosive Ordnance Disposal Troy Wold, Senior Chief Explosive Ordnance Disposal Brian Stanley and Chief Explosive Ordnance Disposal Jason Fedida introduce DGF students to the Talon (left) and Pacbot robots. Photo by Steve Bond.
1) Visa/Immigration Officers from the U.S. Embassy in Madrid are visiting NAVSTA Rota to give a presentation about Visa applications with a brief ques-tion and answer session to follow.
- Date: Wednesday, Nov. 28- Time: 10 - 11 a.m.- Location: Community Service Building, 2nd deck, room 119A- If you would like to speak to an embassy representative about an existing
Visa application, please call the legal assistance office, 727-2531, to make an appointment.
2) For all notarized signatures, you now need to show two of the following forms of ID:
Military ID, passport, U.S. driver's license or Spanish TEI card. 3) Reminder: Powers of Attorneys and notary walk-in hours are Monday,
Wednesday and Friday, 8 a.m. - noon.
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Glorified Babysitter. Bum Wiper. Day Nanny.These are the most common terms I hear in response to “I work at the Rota MWR
Child Development Center (CDC),” and unfortunately this misconception that flows throughout the community is one that as an advocate for the value of early childhood education and educators I would like to address.
On paper, my official title is Educational Aid. In the generic world of early child-hood education I am a caregiver. In the classroom however, despite the common perception that I earn “hundreds” of dollars by sitting on my behind all day watch-ing the “Lord of the Flies” unfold, my actual daily job description reads more like, but certainly not limited to: mediator, fixer-of-boo-boos, cleaner, waitress, snot rag, shoulder to cry on, entertainer, scheduler, bum wiper, referee, artist, repairer, security guard, educational aid, caregiver and most definitely, teacher.
I am an educator, and I take pride in knowing that what I do each day does make a difference in the lives of the children I teach. Whether it is developing a child's speech through repetitive language activities or teaching a child how to hold a crayon thus developing fine motor and emerging writing skills, the value of an educator towards a child's overall cognitive, social, physical and language development is unquestionable.
Challenging and frustrating at times, absolutely, although the joy of hearing a child begin to use their language to express their needs after weeks of encourage-ment and lesson planning or watching as a child develops from crawling to running around the playground, replaces that frustration with pride, pride in knowing that our teaching strategies and modeling of behavior has impacted greatly their learning and development.
“Curriculum is very important, but what the teacher does is paramount,” according
to the position statement by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
According NAEYC effective teachers are intentional in their use of a variety of approaches and strategies to support children interests and abilities in each learning domain. Besides embedding significant learning in play, routines and interest areas, strong programs also provide carefully planned curriculum that focuses attention on a particular concept or topic.
Despite the “anyone can be a CDC caregiver” jest, CDC caregivers are actually “...highlytrained professionals who possess specific skills and competencies identi-fied to meet each child's need for nurturing and developmentally-appropriate care...” according to the Navy Child Youth Programs Parent Handbook.
They are also Mums, Dads, military spouses and dependent, with backgrounds as experienced teachers, military veterans, artists, even event planners, all of U.S. or Spanish citizens who effectively create a diverse working and teaching environment where children and caregivers benefit from bilingual language and cultural immersion.
As per Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC), all caregivers are re-quired to complete the initial orientation training followed by ongoing monthly team training events in addition to child abuse training and 13 self-paced modules focus-ing on areas including positive guidance, social, cognitive, physical and language development and health and safety.
Training is one of the most important aspects and professional responsibilities of being a CDC or any early childhood education teacher. Training is ongoing in the field of education, as there are always new developments, policies and guide-lines to implement into the programs in addition to developing our professional and personal growth.
To all educational aides, caregivers and teachers, be proud of what you do, and of the value that you bring to the children in your care.
Misconceptions of an Early Childhood EducatorBy TruDi WeBSTer
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The Spanish Navy is hosting a historical presentation, "The Mystery of USS Scorpion," at 11 a.m. Friday at the Spanish Navy Theater. The Scorpion was a U.S. Navy nuclear submarine that suddenly sunk after departing from NAVSTA Rota in the 1960s. All U.S. service members and community are invited to attend. Please note the presentation will be in Spanish. For more information, please contact Maria Diaz Munoz at 727-2743.
Learn the History of the Mystery of USS Scorpion
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Happy 237th BirthdayCHAPLINES
chAPlAiN PATRick Riley
BrindoMiVida (I Offer My Life) is a casual, experiential Christian worship gathering, centered around fellowship and communion. Eat dessert, drink coffee and explore with us a deeply spiritual, yet very practical relationship with God. Every Sunday, 6 p.m. at the Chapel's inner courtyard.
New Chapel Offering: Brindo Mi Vida
Mark Bible study meets Wednesdays, 7 p.m.Journaling study meets Thursdays, 6 p.m.
Bible Study Offerings at the Chapel
Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) meets the 1st and 3rd Thurs-day of each month in the Fellowship Hall at the Chapel, 7 - 9 p.m. Meetings include food, a time to socialize (kid-free), interesting and helpful guest speakers and games or other activities. Join the casual, relaxed atmosphere where mothers of all religious beliefs are welcome.
For more information about MOPS, contact Jodie Delquadri at [email protected], 689-46-5712 or 727-4503.
Take the Plunge with Rota MOPS
We all put on a facade. Back when we moved to Wyoming, I met a cowboy. Zeke came to church in chaps, cowboy hat, boots, etc. He wasn’t a cowboy. He was/is a social worker from Philly who can barely ride a horse. The real cowboys wore dress clothes to church.
I thought of Zeke during the election. Politicians are experts in image and are really good at faking sincerity. Did you vote for the candidate who "cares about
you?” The candidate "of the people and of the work-ing man" is worth $9 million and never had a real job. The pro-woman candidate cheats on his wife. The “generous” politician doesn’t give a dime of his own money to anyone.
Politicians are easy targets but we all do the same. We put out a persona as the cool, tough, rich, smart, jock, etc. Some of those images are close to the truth and some … let’s just say they fall real short (note, usually the most vocal about their accomplishments watched as someone else won the game or the war or whatever).
Pretending is not always bad. A friend on base found a huge spider in his house and wanted to scream like a little girl. He was in front of the kids however, so he didn’t scream and even killed the spider. If you are leading people into battle it’s better to have a Henry the Fifth speech than a, gee, 'I’m about to wet my pants' speech. If you are going into battle it is better for everyone to act brave.
But our image is just that - an image. It isn’t real. Here are several things to
remember. First, your image is not you. It may be close to the truth but you are more complex than an image. That is why “stars” and heroes fall. They are better and worse than their image - they are people (another note, the ones who most obsess with their image are fakes trying to convince themselves that they are something).
Second, reality exists. Perception is not reality. For a short time we may fool others but as Abe Lincoln said, “You can fool some of the people all of the time, and all of the people some of the time, but you can’t fool all of the people all of the time.” Another wise guy said, “You can fool all of the people some of the time, and some of the people all of the time, but you can't fool Mom.” Eventually the truth comes out - reality will catch up. The bills will come due for the “rich” guy. The macho man will be challenged. The politician will face a collapsed economy. The leader will have to lead.
Finally, your image doesn’t work with God. The thing about God is that He knows our hearts, minds and secrets. He is not fooled, and He is not impressed. Throughout Scripture God calls out the hypocrites, the fakes and those who “do things to be seen by men.” Do we think He doesn’t know what we do in private; that He doesn’t know what happens on deployment (hint, it doesn’t stay there); that He can be bought off with a few good deeds? God knows us and our evil nature. Quit pretending with God. Be honest (with ourselves and God), repent, and find out if there is a way to mercy. If we get right with God, then we can be who we are made to be - those made in the image of God. Living in His image, all the other images are trivial.
If you would like to speak to me or another chaplain regarding this discussion or any other issue, please call the Religious Ministries Department at 727-2161.
We All Put on a Facade but God Sees the Real You
Photos courtesy of the Navy Exchange Photo Studio.
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CHEESE!
As a new resident of southern Spain and an avid eater of cheese, it was love at first bite when I discovered Queso Man-chego (Manchego Cheese) in a local tapas bar. I ordered just a simple sandwich of bread and cheese, but one bite in, I knew immediately this was no ordinary cheese.
Queso Manchego is unique to Spain, produced solely in the La Mancha region of central Spain, and is named for the Manchega breed of sheep that produce the milk for this cheese. Manchega sheep graze in the high, wind-swept plains of the La Mancha region, eating only regional vegetation, which gives their milk the specific flavor that is imparted to the cheese. If you’ve brushed up on Don Quixote since arriving here, you might recall that the La Mancha region was the setting for this book.
Varying from white to ivory-yellow in color, Queso Manchego has a firm texture ranging from buttery to crumbly, depending on how long it’s been aged. Same goes for the flavor … the
older the cheese, the higher the pungency factor, so the younger cheeses are a bit more mild. The rind varies from pale yellow to light-brownish in color and is inedible, so don’t eat that part! True Manchego has a basket-weave pattern in the rind created by the molds used in production today, replicating the ancient tradition of wrapping the cheese in grasses to cure, creating this unique texture. To qualify as true Manchego, the cheese must age for a minimum of 60 days.
Queso viejo (literally “old cheese”) is aged the longest, for a minimum of one year. It has a delicious, sharp tanginess to it, and is my personal favorite. Queso Manchego is delicious on its own, with bread or meats, or simply paired with a good glass of Spanish wine. It’s best served after it's been out of the fridge for about 20 minutes … a few minutes at room temperature re-ally enhances the complex flavor and texture of this wonderful cheese. Try layering slices between the halves of a warm, toasted
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Discover Queso Manchego and Experience Authentic Spain
baguette. Delicious! Others might add meats or tomatoes, but for a cheese purist like me, solo Manchego is the best!
Spain takes this cheese very seriously, and has protected it under the “Denominacion de Origen” regulatory classification system. Manchego Cheese has been granted Protected Designation of Origin status by the European Union, and there is even a Manchego Regulatory Council that is dedicated to protecting the production of this very special cheese. In fact, only farms that have been granted Denominacion de Origen (DO) status are permitted to produce true Manchego cheese.
When shopping for Queso Manchego, look for a small sticker somewhere on the package stating “Denominacion de Origen” to make sure you are getting authentic Manchego cheese. There are many fantastic cheeses out there, but if you want the real deal, this sticker is key. Other things to look for on the label are the words “curado” or “semicurado.” Curado literally means “cured,” but where cheese is concerned, it denotes that it’s been aged for at least eight months. Semicurado will have aged a minimum of 60 days, and these cheeses will have a milder flavor. The word “oveja” on the label (meaning “sheep”) just means that the cheese is made from sheep’s milk. Cheese labeled “artisan” usually has been produced with unpasteur-ized milk, so if you want the pasteurized version, steer clear of anything labeled artisan or artesano. Local grocers carry a wide variety of wonderful Spanish cheeses which I can’t wait to try as well, but if you’re looking for an authentic Spanish culinary experience, it doesn’t get more Spanish than Queso Manchego. Enjoy!
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for all new students who apply through Saturday. After applying to UMUC Europe as a new student during this time period, the $30 undergraduate or $40 graduate application fee will be waived. Students can apply online at http://www.ed.umuc.edu. Also during this time, prospective and current students can receive a free UMUC Fast Plan with an academic advisor. With a free UMUC Fast Plan, both prospective and current students can find out 1) which program fits their goals best, 2) how many previous credits could transfer, 3) how close they are to earning a degree, and 4) the classes needed to get there. Call Neal or Angel at 727-2917 for more information.
UMUCHolidayExpressIntersessionRegistration is available now for Holiday Express Intersession - a shortened session that gives students the opportunity to earn university credit in half the time during the holidays - beginning Dec. 17. The schedule can be found at http://webapps.umuc.edu/soc/europe.cfm.
UMUCOffersBookAwardsandScholarshipsUMUC Europe will continue to offer the $150 Military Book Award for active duty service members (all ranks) as well as the $150 Europe Book Award for spouses and dependents of active duty service members. The $700 New Student Scholarship will also continue to be offered, and many awards are available - all new students are encouraged to apply. For details visit http://www.ed.umuc.edu/financialaid.
NoSchoolNov.22and23Thanksgiving holiday - no school.
FFSC NEWS
SmoothMoveToday, 9 - 11 a.m. Have orders? Getting ready to PCS? Then you should be signing up for this course. It is designed for all military personnel, DoD civilian personnel, and family members departing the local area. Even if it is your umpteenth PCS, you might get some new and useful information about the PCS process, as well as, information about your new duty station. Pre-registration is required. Call 727-3232 for more information or to sign up.
RésuméReviewFriday, 9 - 11 a.m. Do you have a current job announcement and need your résumé reviewed? If so drop off or email your résumé with the job announcement at least 24 hours prior to the review appointment. Individual half-hour sessions are available, so sign up now and review your résumé with one of our specialists. Call 727-3232 for more details.
SingleParentsResourcesMeeting:Monday, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. You don’t need to go it alone. We can support each other. Who best to learn from, then the ones who are really doing the single parenting? Come help the group get organized. For more information or to register please call 727-3232.
SavingandInvestingTuesday, 9 - 10 a.m. Retirement? Kids College? TSP? 401K? This dynamic work-shop gives you information you need to make an informed decision about your future. Call 727-3232 to sign up.
BusinessRésuméFormatTuesday, 10 - 11 a.m. Ten seconds. That is the average time a prospective employer takes to first review your résumé. Discover the key elements on a résumé and how to catch the employer’s eye. Learn how to market yourself for your dream job. Call 727-3232 to sign up.
HowtoSurvivetheHolidaysFinanciallyWednesday, 9 - 10:30 a.m. Managing the monthly budget is tough enough but it gets even tougher during the holiday season. Are you still paying for last holiday season's gifts? Do you want some ideas on how to make this and future holiday seasons easier to manage financially? If so this is the class for you. It provides basic money management techniques and gift giving alternatives.
The Fleet and Family Support Center is located in the Community Service Building.
Fleet & Family Support CenterCall727-3232topre-registerforallFFSCfunctions.
RelayforLifeMeetingThe Relay for Life team is hosting another meeting, Tuesday, 6 - 7 p.m. in kitchen at the Hospital. For more information contact Erika Mario at 616-50-8043 or [email protected].
NMCRSThanksgivingHoursThe Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) main office and Thrift Shop will both close at 2 p.m. Wednesday for the Thanksgiving holiday. Both will reopen for business Nov. 26 with the normal schedule. If you have an emergency and need financial assistance over the holiday, please call 660-984-511 for assistance. The staff and volunteers of NMCRS would like to wish everyone a happy Thanksgiving.
WICOverseasWomen, 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, postpartum and breast-feeding women, infants and children up to age 5. WIC benefits include one-on-one nutrition counseling, nutrition and health screen-ings, breast-feeding education, breast pump loan program, infant and child feeding tips and drafts redeemable for nutritious foods. Call 727-2921 for more information.
PreschoolServicesforChildrenwithDisabilitiesChild 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.
STAPThe Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) 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 NMCRS at 727-1614 to make an appointment.
AlcoholicsAnonymousMeetingsAA meetings are scheduled for every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the base Chapel. Call the DAPA at 727-2876 for more information. PreparefortheSATorACTNoweKnowledge is donating SAT/ACT Test Prep Programs worth $200 to all active duty, retired, veterans, Guard, Reserve, their family members, DoD employees and civil-ians 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 Service Building during their office hours, Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
ERAUOffersFiveWaystoMakeEarningYourDegreeEasyEmbry-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 the way that works best for you: In the traditional classroom, available at more than 150 locations through-out the world; Online, from anywhere across the globe; EagleVision Classroom-web video conferencing between classrooms; EagleVision Home Web video conferenc-ing from the convenience of your home; and Blended, which allows you to combine learning 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 or stop by their offices for more information.
CentralTexasCollege(CTC)CTC is running face-to-face classes for criminal justice, early childhood professions and fire protection technology. They also offer classes online, as well as a Microsoft Certification Program, which start once a month. CTC is also looking for a Fire Pro-tection instructor for their Applied Science degree. Call CTC for more information on this position and for more details about classes at 727-2574.
HelpingSkillsinHumanRelationsUniversity of Oklahoma now offers individuals with a bachelor's degree or OU gradu-ate 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. For more information call OU at 727-2799 today.
OUOffersMasterofHumanRelationsProgramUniversity of Oklahoma’s Rota site offers a Master of Human Relations. Ten classes are taught in six-day increments with six semester hours of internship completing the required 36 hours for the program. For more information call OU at 727-2799 to reg-ister for the Master of Human Relations program.
UMUCCelebratesAmericanEducationWeekUniversity of Maryland University Campus is offering a special application fee waiver
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MASN William BirchByMC2(SW/AW)TravisAlstonNAVSTA Rota Public Affairs
SAILOR IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Sailor in the SpotlightSEATTLE, Wash. - Trumba Corporation, a developer of innovative online calendaring solutions, announced today that Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Rota, Spain selected Trumba Connect to power their online event calendars. MWR Rota, Spain joins other military stations such as U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii and U.S. Army Gar-rison Vicenza, Italy who use Trumba Connect to keep military personnel and civilians informed of activities and events. Trumba Connect helps organizations increase event awareness and attendance and better connects them with their audiences through a comprehensive suite of tools that includes a hosted, interactive Web calendar, email and reporting services.
MWR leverages Trumba Connect’s powerful publishing features to provide com-plete event details for hundreds of Marines, Navy and Air Force military and their family members, retirees and civilian employees. MWR’s site visitors can browse the entire calendar of events or filter and sort by any combination of twenty event categories (athletics, theater, childcare, community classes and more) to easily find specific events of interest. Trumba’s keyword search provides another tool for quickly finding a specific event.
Trumba’s custom fields provide MWR Rota the control and flexibility they wanted to set up their calendars according to their preferences.
“We love that with Trumba we can customize fields and name them whatever we want,” said Emine Nichols, information technology specialist for MWR.
Trumba’s customizable event submission form makes it easy for MWR Rota to collect and publish events for their numerous calendars.
“Everyone in our community enjoys our new event calendar, and our staff ap-preciates that they can easily add events,” said Nichols. Trumba’s featured events promotion tool allows MWR Rota to customize and highlight selected important events.
“The featured event tool is very helpful and another important feature for us,” Nichols added. “We don't want to advertise all of the events on the calendar, and it lets us choose the events we want to feature on our site’s home page.”
With Trumba’s Event Actions feature MWR Rota’s site visitors can also add events to their personal calendars, request email reminders, and subscribe to RSS feeds.
“With Trumba I can do everything I want,” said Nichols. “For example, I was wondering if I could have a separate movie calendar and add movie trailers to the calendar, and it was possible. Trumba looks very professional and offers a lot. We are very happy that we work with Trumba.”
Trumba Powers Online Event Calendar for MWRBy MWr
AnativeofProsper,Texas,Master-at-ArmsSea-manWilliamBirchenlisted in theNavy in2012.AftercompletingbasictraininginGreatLakes,Ill.,heattendedMaster-at-ArmsA-schoolatLacklandAirForceBase,Texas.HereportedtoNavalStationRota,SpaininJune
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“El Tiempo que nos ha tocado vivir,” painting display by Oswaldo Guayasamin, throughMarch30, Castillo de Santa Catalina, Cadiz
Rock concert by Baron Rojo, Friday, 11 p.m., Sala La Gramola, Algeciras, tickets €15 - 18
Irish, Scottish and American Folk music, Paco Gonzalez (fiddle), Koke Folgueira of Stolen Notes (guitar) and Bill Brogan (banjo), El Loco de la Ribera in El Puerto de Santa Maria,Friday, 9:30 p.m., €3 cover charge
Sacred Music Cycle,Saturday, 8:30 p.m., concert by Grupo Vocal El Jardin de Schoenberg, San Juan de los Caballeros Church, Plaza de San Juan, Jerez de la Frontera, admission free
Concert by SFDK, Nov.23, 11 p.m., Sala Anfiteatro, Punta de San Felipe, Cadiz
Sacred Music Cycle, Nov.25, 8:30 p.m., Concert by Mariam Guerra, Maria Zapata and Rocio Pans (piano), San Mateo Church, Plaza del Mercado, Jerez de la Frontera, admission free
Festival de Musica Española de Cadiz, SaturdaythroughNov.25, different locations, http://www.guiadecadiz.com
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., call 956-85-3960
Ruta por El Puerto y Bodegas Osborne, guided tour, TuesdaysandThursdays, 11 a.m., €10 for adult tickets, €5 for children, call 697-34-5807
Como Bailan los Caballos Andaluces (How Andalusian Horses Dance), TuesdaysandThursdays at noon, Recreo de las Cadenas, Avda. Duque de Abrantes, Jerez, tickets €19 - 25, call 956-31-8008 or visit http://www.realescuela.org
River Journey “Sanlucar-Guadalquivir River-Doñana Park,” Real Fernando Ship, Fabrica de Hielo, Bajo de Guia, daily, 10 a.m., adult tickets €16.50, children €8.20. Call 956-36-3813 or visit http://www.visitas-donana.com
Castillo de Luna, Rota, weekendguided tours at 1 and 5 p.m., request tickets in advance at the tourism office, Calle Cuna, 2
Eat/Drink“Primera Semana del Pescado de Estero,” endsSunday, Chiclana, various locations, visit http://guiadecadiz.com
Gonzalez Byass Bodega - Jerez de la FronteraMonday-Saturday at noon, 1, 2, 5 and 6 p.m., tickets €12
Sandeman Bodega - Jerez de la FronteraMondays,Wednesdaysand Fridays11:30 a.m., 12:30, 1:30 p.m.
Barbadillo Bodega - SanlucarTuesdays-Saturdays at 11 a.m., tickets €3
First International Flamenco Week, endsSunday, various loca-tions in Jerez de la Frontera, visit http://www.duiadecadiz.com
“Cadiz de la Frontera,” flamenco show by Andres Peña and Pili Ogalla company, Wednesday, 9 p.m., Gran Teatro Falla, Plaza de Fragela, Cadiz, tickets €9 - 13
Flamenco show, Sanlucar de Barrameda, Fridays, 10:30 and 11:30 p.m., Bodegon de Arte “A Contratiempo,” Calle San Miguel 5, tickets €12, call 653-07-1099
Flamenco show, Jerez, FridaysandSaturdays, 10 p.m., El Lagar del Tio Parrilla, Plaza del Mercado, Jerez, 956-33-8334
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Hipodromo de Dos Hermanas, Sevilla, winterseason, visit http://www.hipodromosdeandalucia.com
UpcomingFestivalsConstitution Day - Dec.6Immaculate Conception Day - Dec.8
Cub Scout Bear Den 1 of Pack 280 visited Naval Facilities Engineering Command’s (NAVFAC) recycling program Nov. 6.
The event was designed to help the Bears complete achievement six in the Cub Scout Bear Handbook, "Take Care of Your Planet." The group received a demon-stration by a qualified recycling program manager from the Public Works Department (PWD) Environmental Division, Krista Grigg. They watched a slide presentation to learn about the principles of reduce, reuse and recycle.
"The kids were all engaged, asking questions and answering mine and the parents were engaged, too," said Grigg.
She then gave the group a tour of the Recycling Center, where the Scouts sorted the stacks of recyclables they had brought. They put them in the appropriate bins and watched as the compacting machines turned their cardboard, and then their cans, into small packs. The Scouts then helped stack the "aluminum cakes."
The event promoted the importance of protecting the environment as well as the overall recycling program.
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Cub Scouts Visit Recycling Center
A young Scout looks into the recycling bin aboard Naval Station Rota, Spain. Photo by Judy Beck.
The Navy Lodge is the perfect place to stay during the holidays, even for visiting guests of military members. Navy Lodges save military families and friends 45 percent compared to other hotels and there are no extra person charges.
"Navy Lodges are the perfect place for guests of military members to stay during the holidays,” said Navy Lodge Rota Manager Luis Bernal. “We offer a great value considering our spacious guest rooms, kitchens and other guest comfort amenities. Guests can also enjoy a free breakfast in the morning along with free Internet access.”
Every Navy Lodge guest room offers queen-sized beds, high-speed Internet access and a kitchenette complete with microwave and refrigerator. Navy Lodges also offer convenient on-base parking, guest laundry facilities, as well as handicapped acces-sible and non-smoking rooms. Navy Lodges are conveniently located near other base amenities, such as the gym, pool, restaurants and the NEX minimart.
As an added convenience, select Navy Lodges allow dogs and cats up to 50 pounds to stay when traveling with their owners. Check with the Navy Lodge for more details.
To make a reservation for any of the 40 Navy Lodges worldwide, call toll free at 1-800-628-9466 or log onto http://www.navy-lodge.com. For other military lodging options, go to http://www.dodlodging.net.
Stay at Navy Lodge This Holiday SeasonBy KriSTine M. STurKie
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LaCasadelJamónWith Thanksgiving coming up next week and more holiday meals to come, it
is time to think about what special things you may want to serve. Whenever I think about delicacies, I think about La Casa del Jamón. I’ve been a client of La
Casa del Jamón since it first opened years ago across from the bullring in El Puerto de Santa Maria. The ham from Gujuelo is the best of the “Iberico” from acorn fed black pigs. La Casa del Jamón quickly earned the reputation as the best place to get qual-
ity, gourmet food items. There, I discovered what I consider “the best cheese in the world” - Quevilsa and it was the first place in the area where I could get wine from one of my favorite regions in Spain, Somontano. La Casa del Jamón carries the brand Enate from the Somontano region, a great wine for the price. A few years ago, La Casa del Jamón opened a new store in Vistahermosa. This store is beautiful! It is worth the trip just to see it, but you will be happier if you also indulge in some of its gourmet products. In addition to ham, cheese and wine, you will find an array of other delights: a variety of cold cuts, special anchovies, smoked salmon, foie, pates, cans of baby broad beans (habitas) and much, much more. Naturally, you will find a variety of wines and cheeses, not just the ones I have mentioned. Insofar as the cheese, if you don’t remember the name, you can ask for “el queso de Karen,” you won’t be the first to do so, and I can’t count the number of cheeses I have taken to the States. It’s a great gift for cheese lovers, and it is one food item that is okay to take. There are some other goodies that make nice appetizers: sweet peppers or baby squash stuffed with cheese and a French cheese that they can cut to look like flowers, to name some of the things that I like. Stop by, get acquainted and treat your taste buds to some of the won-derful things you find there. The new Casa del Jamón is easily visible from the Fuentebravía road and parking is easy. Don’t forget to visit La Casa del Jamón when you are planning your holiday meals. For that matter, it is a great place to stop when you feel you need a treat. VinosyMaridaje
Here you can find wines from all over Spain as well as from other countries at wholesale prices. Vinos y Maridaje is known for its wine tastings and you have the
opportunity to organize a private one for yourself and a group of friends.BodegasElGato
This wine and liquor shop, conveniently located on Avda. San Fernando in Rota, has a very good selection at very competitive prices, and there are always specials. RestauranteLaVentolera
This week Restaurante La Ventolera on Rompidillo Beach in Rota has a coupon in their ad. Cut out the whole ad and bring it with you to the restaurant to take advantage of the offer. The offer is good today through Dec. 15. VentaLaRufanaandHaciendaLaTorre
Venta La Rufana is currently closed for their yearly vacation. They will reopen Nov. 25. Hacienda La Torre is open for business as usual.
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22 November 15, 2012 C L November 15, 2012 23C L EYE ON THE FLEETCLASSIFIEDS
To place a classified ad submit information in 25 words or less by the Thursday at 4 p.m. prior to desired publication date. Classifieds will run for one edition only. Free ads are available to TEI cardholders for non-commercial goods. Email submission 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 Karen Lucas at [email protected] or fax to 956-54-2997.
el mercado A U T O SVESPA 200PX IRIS: CLASSIC 1991 scooter with only 15K kilometers, engine runs great, needs some paint, €650. Call 666-081-0896.2006 FORD ESC APE: XLT S por t Utility 4WD, 47K miles, new tires, runs great, ITV good through November 2012, $11K OBO. Call 660-60-9281.
2001 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE: New, 1.9 TDI, 90 cv, well taken care of, in ver y good condition, €4K. Call 9 5 6 - 8 2 - 3 2 7 1 o r 6 2 7 - 6 8 - 9 1 8 3 .
PEUGEOT 206 XT: HDI 2.0, 127K miles, tires 1 year, ITV through August 2013, $2,800 OBO. Cal l 627-33-7474 or email [email protected].
1 9 9 9 M E R C E D E S E 3 0 0 T D : € 5 K (transfer cost included) 177 cv, diesel, automatic, 5 door. Visit http://www.siles4x4.com or call 605-85-9061.
2006 CHEVROLET TAHOE LTZ: €20K (transfer cost included), 5.3 cc, V8, 75,519 kilometers, 7 seats, automatic, excellent condition, ITV expires March 2013. Visit http://www.siles4x4.com or call 605-85-9061
2002 MERCEDES ML 320: €4,500 (transfer cost included), 218 cv, gasoline, automatic, 4WD, 143,500 kilometers. Visit http://www.siles4x4.com or call 605-85-9061
2 0 0 1 O P E L V E S T R A : 1 . 6 l g a s, A/C, 65K miles, blue metallic, €1,690, R o t a B e ate r. Ca l l 6 5 3 - 7 8 - 0 2 9 6 .
F O R S A L EB E D R O O M S E T: Co m p l e t e s o l i d pinewood set includes headboard, bedside table chest of drawers with mirror and desk. All have glass tops. Perfect condition. Ideal for a child's room, $500 OBO. Call 956-81-5171 or 676-92-5795.
HEADBOARDS: Hand crafted artistic wrought iron headboards for single bed, $50 for both. Will send photo. Call 607-56-4132.
W A N T E DChair and Wagon: Full length lounge chair and child’s chair. Call Maria 687-61-5168.COACH: Dependable assistant girls' varsity basketball coach wanted. Strong fundamentals, love for the game and a desire to help young athletes develop both on and off the court are a must. Coaching experience preferred but not required. Some travel required. Rewards are many. Please contact Coach DeMeritt at [email protected] for more information.SCRIMMAGE TEAM: The DGF varsity girls' basketball team is looking for a scrimmage team to practice against evenings and/or Saturday mornings beginning in mid-November. Interested players, please contact Coach DeMeritt at [email protected].
F R E EF R E E TO G O O D H O M E : 3 - ye a r -old Labradoodle, medium size, does not shed, loves kids and other dogs, trained and spayed. Call 956-87-7700.
R E N T A L SHOUSES AND APARTMENTS: Sea views, pools and yards, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
bdrm. in Rota, Costa Ballena, Chipiona, El Puerto de Santa Maria and Sanlúcar, w/pools and yards. No rental fees to Americans. Call Antonio at 685-20-4466 or [email protected] 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 AAPARTMENT BY CHIPIONA MARINA: 2 bdrm., 2 bath, underground parking, r o o f t o p t e r r a c e , 3 - m i n u t e w a l k to marina and beach, furn. optional, €1,200/mo negotiable. Free Internet and cable, English speaking landlords. Call 956-05-3624 or 600-89-8066.
E L P U E R T O HOUSE WITH SEA VIEWS IN LAS REDES: 5 minute walk to the beach, 4 bdrm., 3 bath, gym, laundry, basement, garage for 2 cars, private yard with pool and gardener, A/C and heat, fireplace. Rent €2,500/mo., listed in housing. Call 656-38-6379 (English speaker).
GORGEOUS HOUSES, TOWNHOUSES AND APARTMENTS: Some with pool, A/C, near/on the beach in Vistahermosa/Redes area, €1,100 - €2,350/mo., call 639-31-0436, 956-48-2321 or email [email protected].
TOWNHOUSE IN LAS REDES: 100 meters from the beach, 4 plus bdrm., full attic, room heaters, ceiling fans, A/C, large kitchen, office with pantry and appliances, solar panels, laundry rm./mudroom, shed, storage space, community yard and pool, parking in house and covered space in local mall, €1,500. Call Tina, 609-347-402.
CHALET IN EL PUERTO DE SANTA MARIA: 4 bdrm., 2 bath, zoned A/C and heat, big kitchen, nice yard with garden, pool, shed, 12 kilometers/7 miles to Puerto
gate, American owners. A must see. €1,650/mo., http://www.spainholiday-casadeamour.com/default.html. Email [email protected] or call 202-286-9651 (stateside phone number).
FLAT IN PLAZA MIGUEL DEL PINO: 3 bdrm., 2 bath, lvg./dng. rm. with fireplace, laundry rm., terrace and private rooftop terrace and garage, marble floors, solid wood doors, screen, marble countertops, perfect condition. Call Aniceto at 606-99-2874 or 956-87-0413.
BEAUTIFUL POOL VILLA NEAR PUERTO: American owned, partially or fully furn., 4 bdrm., 2 bath, heat, A/C, electric water heater, walled private 1,200 m2 plot, sunroom, sun-roof, in-ground pool, garden, huge patio and a pool cabana w/ bath, new appliances. Sky TV/AFN satellite/Internet, pool/garden maint. included. Centrally located to Rota, El Puerto de Santa Maria and Jerez. Available Oct. 1, €1,850. Email for photos. Call 0049-151-5202-9810 or [email protected].
BEAUTIFUL HOUSE OUTSIDE PUERTO GATE: American-owned, 1-minute to housing gate, 3 bdrm., 2 bath, walk-in closet, lvg./dng. area w/fireplace, Large kitchen w/pantry, laundry area, terrace enclosed w/glass, sep. barbecue area w/water, private inside covered parking for 2 cars w/automatic gate, central heat, A/C, window screens, AFN satellite. Call Michael at 667-78-5290.
FUENTEBRAVIA HOUSE OVERLOOKING BEACH: Best views, 4 bdrm., 3 bath, central heat, city gas, lvg/dng. with fireplace, large top terrace and small yard. Asking €1,200/mo., include community fees. Listed in housing. Contact Coco at 699-79-4899, Engl ish speaker.
R O T A NEW FURNISHED APARTMENT: Near historical center of Rota, 1 minute from the beach next to the Castle,
perfect for 4 people. Weekly, monthly or annual rental. Call 670-73-0841.
FL AT NEAR ROTA GATE: 104 m2 useable, 3 bdrm. with double windows to block noise, bath with Jacuzzi, kitchen, pantry, laundry, lvg./dng. rm., terrace, A/C and heat in lvg. rm. and bedrooms, f u r n . / u n f u r n . Ca l l 6 0 1 - 0 3 - 5 1 3 5 .
BEACHFRONT APARTMENT: Two-story apartment in Rota with great views and a great location. Unfurn., 3 bdrm. (nice size rooms with 3 large, professionally finished, built-in closets and lots of other storage as well), 2.5 bath (one with hydro-massage tub, the other with hydro-massage shower and sauna). Designer kitchen, fully equipped. Laundry rm. with washer and dryer and lots of storage. Porch and small private yard, community pool, heat and A/C, screens on windows, garage parking and storage rm. Rent €1,400/mo., negotiable. Community fees and gardener included. Call 607-56-4132.
DOWNTOWN APARTMENT: Next to beach facing Hotel Duque de Najera, 4 bdrm., 2 bath, large terrace, private garage, kitchen, A/C. Call Amanda at 638-89-5378.
LUXURY APARTMENT BY THE BEACH: Beautiful, modern apartment facing the beach at La Costilla in the center of Rota. Elevator and underground garage, TV, Internet and spectacular views over the Atlantic ocean. 2 bdrm., A/C, heat, automatic double glazed windows, insulated walls, security door and materials of the best quality have been added in the recent renovation of the house. Rent €1,500/mo. (negotiable) includes community fees, l isted in housing. Visit http://beachapartment.woordpress.com or call 660-96-2124.
COSTA BALLENA-ROTA HOUSE: Single house facing the beach and next to the golf course, 160 m2, 4 bdrm., 4 bath, 2 garages, patio and yard, A/C and heat, double windows, screens and community
pool, beautiful ocean views, listed in housing. €1,600, call 605-51-5363.
M I S C E L L A N E O U SDOG SITTER: Do you need a dog sitter? Give me a call at 956-81-5779.
L E A R N T O S P E A K S P A N I S H : Would you like to speak Spanish at no cost? I would l ike to exchange Spanish lessons for English lessons. C o n t a c t : e h e r r o m @ f n . m d e . e s .
SEEKING EMPLOYMENT: Homecare 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.
B R O K E R D E A L E R : U. S . M u t u a l F u n d s , I R A S , 5 2 9 1 , i n s u r a n c e , I R P S . Ca l l R ay at 6 5 3 - 7 8 - 0 2 9 6 .
E M P L O Y M E N THRO: Educational Aid, GS1702-02/03/04, Secretary (Valencia), GS-0138-04, Sexual Assault Victim Program Coordinator, GS-0101-11. Customer service hours are 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Call 727-1643 for more info.
MWR: CYP Program Assistant, CYP Operations Clerk, Recreation Aide ( Theater) , Super visor y Recreation Specialist (Aquatics), Club Operations Aide (La Plaza), Driver/Cashier (Pizza Villa), Bartender (La Plaza), Driver/Cashier (La Plaza), Club Operations Assistant (La Plaza), Recreation Aide (Bowling), Recreation Assistant (Special Events/Entertainment). Applications must be submitted on OF-612 form and Preference Entitlement Survey to MWR Personnel Office, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. For more information call 727-2596 or 727-3263.
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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - Electronics Technician 2nd Class Shawn Cutter, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), removes debris from a street in Staten Island, New York, that was leveled during Hurricane Sandy. More than 130 Sailors and Marines volunteered to help remove debris from sections from the hard hit Breezy Point neighborhoods, roads and alleys. Wasp, USS San Antonio (LPD 17), and USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) are positioned in New York City's harbor to provide relief support to areas affected by Hurricane Sandy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gretchen Albrecht)
MAYPORT, Fla. - The University of Florida Gators and the Georgetown University Hoyas play basketball on the flight deck of the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan hosted the event put on by the city of Jacksonville, which along with its surrounding communities has a long tradition of supporting Sailors and Marines. The game honors veterans, active and reserve service members and military families. America's away team, the Navy and Marine Corps are reliable, flexible and ready to respond worldwide on, above and below the sea as well as ashore. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gary A. Prill)
U.S. FIFTH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY - Navy Diver 1st Class Jason Pelle, left, and Navy Diver 2nd Class Jason Boyle, both assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 1, Company 1-5, recover the assessment and identification of a mine susceptibility system. MDSU-1, Company 1-5, is assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1 and provides mine countermeasures, explosive ordnance disposal, salvage diving, counter-terrorism and force protection for the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Jumar T. Balacy)
