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https://www.cnic.navy.mil/rotaDecember 8, 2011 Volume 21 Issue 46 U.S. Naval Activities, Spain

The CoastlinePearl Harbor 70th Anniversary

“Yesterday, Dec. 7, 1941 - a date which will live in infamy - the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan … The attack yesterday on the Hawaiian islands has caused severe damage to American naval and military forces. Very many American lives have been lost. In addition, American ships have been reported torpedoed on the high seas between San Francisco and Honolulu. Yesterday, the Japanese government also launched an attack against Malaya. Last night, Japanese forces attacked Hong Kong. Last night, Japanese forces attacked Guam. Last night, Japanese forces attacked the Philippine Islands. Last night, the Japanese attacked Wake Island. This morning, the Japanese attacked Midway Island. Japan has, therefore, undertaken a surprise offensive extending throughout the Pacific area. The facts of yesterday speak for themselves. The people of the United States have already formed their opinions and well understand the implications to the very life and safety of our nation … With confidence in our armed forces - with the unbounding determination of our people - we will gain the inevitable triumph - so help us God. I ask that the Congress declare that since the unprovoked and dastardly attack by Japan on Sunday, Dec. 7, a state of war has existed between the United States and the Japanese empire.

- President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Dec. 8, 1941

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https://www.cnic.navy.mil/rotaDecember 8, 2011 Volume 21 Issue 46 U.S. Naval Activities, Spain

The CoastlinePearl Harbor 70th Anniversary

“Yesterday, Dec. 7, 1941 - a date which will live in infamy - the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan … The attack yesterday on the Hawaiian islands has caused severe damage to American naval and military forces. Very many American lives have been lost. In addition, American ships have been reported torpedoed on the high seas between San Francisco and Honolulu. Yesterday, the Japanese government also launched an attack against Malaya. Last night, Japanese forces attacked Hong Kong. Last night, Japanese forces attacked Guam. Last night, Japanese forces attacked the Philippine Islands. Last night, the Japanese attacked Wake Island. This morning, the Japanese attacked Midway Island. Japan has, therefore, undertaken a surprise offensive extending throughout the Pacific area. The facts of yesterday speak for themselves. The people of the United States have already formed their opinions and well understand the implications to the very life and safety of our nation … With confidence in our armed forces - with the unbounding determination of our people - we will gain the inevitable triumph - so help us God. I ask that the Congress declare that since the unprovoked and dastardly attack by Japan on Sunday, Dec. 7, a state of war has existed between the United States and the Japanese empire.

- President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Dec. 8, 1941

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NAVSTA Rota, the Best Base in the MilitaryTeam Rota,

In a little more than a week the naval station will be-gin its holiday routine, a time where we intend to take advantage of our shore duty and spend more time with

family and friends: The Skipper has authorized two 96-hour liberties for Naval Station Rota Sailors, 23 - 26 Dec. and 30 Dec. - 2 Jan. for those not on duty.

This is a great benefit and one you have well deserved. You’ve heard us say it, and I’ll say it again - this is the best base in the U.S. military. Now, it is our job to make the rest of the Navy and the Depart-

ment of Defense realize it, too. As we prepare to spend some extra time on liberty

over the next few weeks, please take another round turn: Get your work completed, and get prepared for the new year – both in your professional life and your personal life.

The only way the Navy and DoD are going to see that this is the best base in the world is if we shine on every level and in every corner of our mission and personal conduct here. That means that you leaders and experts out there need to be recognized as the benchmark for how it is supposed to be done in your respective areas of responsibility, just like the Air Operations department did this summer during their Naval Air Training Operat-ing Procedures Standardization (NATOPS) inspection. Whether you work at dental or dispatch, your job is of critical importance to our mission here in Rota. It absolutely takes every one of us to put forth our best

effort day in and day out to make this installation shine. Getting it done at work is only part of the picture. Your

conduct off the job is equally important. We have had six DUIs so far in 2011. Let’s close out the year with no more DUIs. Our goal for 2012 and we know we can do it, is to have zero DUIs and no illegal drug use for the entire year. Make a good plan, communicate your plan and stick to it.

Another thing I’d like to ask of you as we head into the holidays is that you make sure that single service members and civilians are not spending their holidays alone. World of Warcraft is fine, 24 straight hours of WoW is not. Please be aware of your shipmates and teammates in your divisions and departments that might have a tendency to go it alone. Get them out of their room, apartment or house and get them over to your party or get-together.

We are extremely proud of the amazing work and dedication you do and show in your day to day lives aboard this awesome naval station. Let up on the gas a little a bit during the season, and recharge and ready yourselves for 2012. We’ve got our work cut out for us, but we know we’re up to the challenge.

Finally, we’d like to thank all of the Sailors, Marines, Airmen and Soldiers who are standing the watch and getting the mission done throughout the holidays and a special thanks to shipmates from Naval Mobile Con-struction Battalion Five, Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron and all the deployed forces that are calling Rota home this holiday season.

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Residents of Las Palmeras are reminded not to block the entire shoulder of the road when placing trash cans and garbage out for pick-up. Sufficient room should be left to allow children traveling to school to pass the trash cans without forcing them to cross over the white line into the traffic lane. Please remember that many children ride bikes to school and there must be adequate room for a bike to safely pass.

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In 2012, U.S. citizens will elect 34 senators, the entire House of Representatives, 12 state governors and hundreds of state and local of-ficials.

Overseas voters and military personnel can use the Navy Voting Assistance Program to enable them to participate in the 2012 elections starting with the primaries beginning in January and through the general election on Nov. 6.

“The goal of the Navy Voting Assistance Program is to make contact with 100 per-cent of military mem-bers, dependents and civilians of legal voting age prior to election day to ensure they have all information and assistance needed to register to vote and effectively cast their ballot,” said Lt. Graham MacDonald, Naval Station Rota’s installation voting assistance officer.

In order for MacDonald to accomplish this task, he has solicited help. Each department and tenant command has been asked to appoint at least one voting assistance officer. MacDon-ald said, “My goal is to have a program in place where each department, tenant command, civil-ian employment and dependent organization has representatives. The more people who are trained to provide guidance, distribute materials and be available to answer voting questions, the more successful our voting assistance program will be here in Rota.”

If you would like to volunteer, please notify Lt.

Are You Ready to Vote Next Year?

Wolf Cub Scouts from Pack 280 here in Rota were treated to a guided tour of an ambulance at the U.S. Naval Hospital Nov. 17.

Lt. Thomas Myers and Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Christian Jaeger volunteered their time and effort to give the eager young Scouts a tour of a working ambulance. No details were left out. The boys were able to work the flashing lights, sound the siren and even take a ride on the gurney.

The boys were then treated to a first aid lesson where they learned to apply bandages. It was difficult to tell what they enjoyed more; applying the dressings or faking the injuries.

'Go See It' activities are an integral part of the Scouting experience, and the boys are eagerly awaiting their next trip.

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MacDonald via your chain of command.The Federal Post Card Application (FPCA,

or SF-76) allows U.S. citizens to register to vote and request an absentee ballot by providing the required information to their local election official. The FPCA can be obtained in several ways. A hard copy can be obtained from the NAVSTA Voting Assistance Office located on

the second floor of the air terminal. The form is also available elec-tronically on the Fed-eral Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) Web site at www.fvap.gov.

Once completed, the FPCA should be sent to local election officials in the jurisdic-

tion of legal voting residence. This year, some states will allow e-mail or fax submissions, in addition to standard mail. The local election official is then responsible for sending an ab-sentee ballot to the requester. All U.S. citizens are encouraged to register to vote in January to ensure compliance with varying state registra-tion deadlines.

In addition, the FVAP Web site contains a great deal of useful information including an updated, electronic copy of the “2012-13 Voting Assistance Guide.”

Voters should contact their command/depart-mental VAO with any questions. They may also contact Lt. MacDonald via e-mail at [email protected], by phone at 727-2830 or in person on the second floor of the air terminal.

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The road to war between Japan and the United States began in the 1930s when differences over China drove the two nations apart. In 1931 Japan conquered Manchuria, which until then had been part of China. In 1937 Japan began a long and ultimately unsuccessful campaign to conquer the rest of China. In 1940, the Japanese government allied their country with Nazi Germany in the Axis Alliance, and, in the following year, occupied all of Indochina.

The United States, which had impor-tant political and economic interests in East Asia, was alarmed by these Japa-nese moves. The U.S. increased military and financial aid to China, embarked on a program of strengthening its military pow-er in the Pacific, and cut off the shipment of oil and other raw materials to Japan.

Because Japan was poor in natural resources, its government viewed these steps, especially the embargo on oil as a threat to the nation's survival. Japan's leaders responded by resolving to seize the resource-rich territories of Southeast Asia, even though that move would cer-tainly result in war with the United States.

The problem with the plan was the danger posed by the U.S. Pacific Fleet based at Pearl Harbor. Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto, commander of the Japanese fleet, devised a plan to immobilize the U.S. fleet at the outset of the war with a surprise attack.

At 6 a.m. on Dec, 7, the six Japanese carriers launched a first wave of 181 planes composed of torpedo bombers, dive bombers, horizontal bombers and fighters. Even as they winged south, some elements of U.S. forces on Oahu realized there was something different about this Sunday morning.

In the hours before dawn, U.S. Navy vessels spotted an unidentified subma-rine periscope near the entrance to Pearl Harbor. It was attacked and reported sunk by the destroyer USS Ward (DD-139) and a patrol plane. At 7 a.m., an alert operator of an Army radar station at Opana spotted the approaching first wave of the attack force. The officers to whom those reports were relayed did not consider them significant enough to take action. The report of the submarine sinking was handled routinely, and the radar sighting was passed off as an ap-proaching group of American planes due to arrive that morning.

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The Japanese aircrews achieved complete surprise when they hit American ships and military installations on Oahu shortly before 8 a.m. They attacked mili-tary airfields at the same time they hit the fleet anchored in Pearl Harbor. The Navy air bases at Ford Island and Kaneohe Bay, the Marine airfield at Ewa and the Army Air Corps fields at Bellows, Wheeler and Hickam were all bombed and strafed as other elements of the attacking force began their assaults on the ships moored in Pearl Harbor. The purpose of the si-multaneous attacks was to destroy the American planes before they could rise to intercept the Japanese.

Of the more than 90 ships at anchor in Pearl Harbor, the primary targets were the eight battleships anchored there. Seven were moored on Battleship Row along the southeast shore of Ford Island while the USS Pennsylvania (BB-38) lay in drydock across the channel. Within the first minutes of the attack all the battleships adjacent to Ford Island had taken bomb and/or torpedo hits. The USS West Virginia (BB-48) sank quickly. The USS Oklahoma (BB-37) turned turtle and sank. At about 8:10 a.m., the USS Arizona (BB-39) was mortally wounded by an armor-piercing bomb which ignited the ship's forward ammunition magazine. The resulting explosion and fire killed 1,177 crewmen, the greatest loss of life on any ship that day and about half the total number of Americans killed. The USS California (BB-44), USS Maryland (BB-46), USS Tennessee (BB-43) and USS Nevada (BB-36) also suffered vary-ing degrees of damage in the first half hour of the raid.

There was a short lull in the fury of the attack at about 8:30 a.m. At that time the USS Nevada (BB-36), despite her wounds, managed to get underway and move down the channel toward the open sea. Before she could clear the harbor, a second wave of 170 Japanese planes, launched 30 minutes after the first, appeared over the harbor. They concentrated their attacks on the mov-ing battleship, hoping to sink her in the channel and block the narrow entrance to Pearl Harbor. On orders from the harbor control tower, the USS Nevada (BB-36) beached herself at Hospital Point and the channel remained clear.

When the attack ended shortly be-fore 10 a.m., less than two hours after

A view of the USS Arizona memorial from the deck of USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) while arriving for a scheduled port visit.

it began, the American forces had paid a fearful price. Twenty-one ships of the U.S. Pacific Fleet were sunk or damaged: the battleships USS Arizona (BB-39), USS California (BB-44), USS Maryland (BB-46), USS Nevada (BB-36), USS Oklahoma (BB-37), USS Pennsylvania (BB-38), USS Tennessee (BB-43) and USS West Virginia (BB-48); cruisers USS Helena (CL-50), USS Honolulu (CL-48) and USS Raleigh (CL-7); the destroyers USS Cassin (DD-372), USS Downes (DD-375), USS Helm (DD-388) and USS Shaw (DD-373); seaplane tender USS Curtiss (AV-4); target ship (ex-battleship) USS Utah (AG-16); repair ship USS Vestal (AR-4); minelayer USS Oglala (CM-4); tug USS Sotoyomo (YT-9); and Floating Drydock Number 2. Aircraft losses were 188 destroyed and 159 damaged, the majority hit before they had a chance to take off. American dead numbered 2,403. That figure included 68 civilians, most of them killed by improperly fused anti-aircraft shells landing in Honolulu. There were 1,178 military and civilian wounded.

Japanese losses were comparatively light. Twenty-nine planes, less than 10 percent of the attacking force, failed to return to their carriers.

The Japanese success was over-whelming, but it was not complete. They failed to damage any American aircraft carriers, which by a stroke of luck, had been absent from the harbor. They neglected to damage the shoreside fa-cilities at the Pearl Harbor Naval Base, which played an important role in the Allied victory in World War II. American technological skill raised and repaired all but three of the ships sunk or dam-aged at Pearl Harbor [the USS Arizona (BB-39) considered too badly damaged to be salvaged, the USS Oklahoma (BB-37) raised and considered too old to be worth repairing, and the obsolete USS Utah (AG-16) considered not worth the effort]. Most importantly, the shock and anger caused by the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor united a divided nation and was translated into a wholehearted com-mitment to victory in World War II.

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Members assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit Eight welcomed their new commanding officer during a change of command ceremony, Dec. 2 aboard Naval Station Rota Spain.

Commander Vincent Clark passed the torch as the mobile unit’s commanding of-ficer to Cmdr. Bradley Andros with Deputy Director for Expeditionary Warfare Divi-sion, Rear Adm. Frank Morneau presiding over the ceremony.

“Over the last few months this unit has done extraordinary things,” said Morneau. “To think this small unit can play such a vital role in the war on terrorism is truly inspiring. The EOD techs here have been clever, courageous and persistent in ac-complishing very demanding missions.”

The crew of the mobile unit showed their gratitude and respect to their previ-ous and new commander with a standing ovation during the ceremony.

“The pride and determination these Sailors show, even when placed in harm's way, is admirable,” said Clark. “This group of Sailors reminds me why I wanted to be part of such an influential community.”

After Clark’s speech, Andros ex-pressed his excitement concerning the

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Commander Bradley Andros salutes side boys after taking command of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit Eight. Andros relieved Cmdr. Vincent Clark as commanding officer of the mobile unit.

future of the command.“I look forward to continuing and main-

taining the great legacy that previous commanding officers have set before me,” said Andros. “This group of indi-viduals’ reputation is impeccable. How could you not be excited about leading the most operational and decorated unit in the European region.”

During the ceremony, Morneau pre-sented the Bronze Star Medal to EOD1 Joseph Miller, an injured EOD tech who stepped on a land mine in Afghanistan in September.

“It’s Sailors like Petty Officer Miller that give me the ability and passion to do this job,” said Morneau. “He is a young man that shows courage, inspiration and patriotism, and I admire him for his will to get back in the fight.”

Morneau added that he has known both Clark and Andros for most of their naval careers.

“They are leaders who mastered the technical profession of an EOD tech. The pride that the Sailors assigned to his unit display concerning their commanding officer inspires me to put this uniform on each and every day,” said Morneau.

Each fall, Department of Defense (DoD) uniformed and civilian personnel dem-onstrate their generosity by making contributions through the Combined Federal Campaign-Overseas (CFC-O). The 2011 campaign began on Oct. 3, and in just nine weeks since the campaign’s launch, personnel in the five overseas combatant commands have pledged more than $11 million to help people in need in military communities, across the nation and around the world. Recognizing the need is greater than ever this year, AFRICOM, CENTCOM, EUCOM and SOUTHCOM have extended their campaigns through Dec. 15.

The campaign, managed by Global Impact, comprises more than 2,500 organiza-tions working to address critical needs and aid recovery efforts throughout the world. Many of the charities who benefit from the CFC-O resources support reintegration programs for service members overseas, as well as various other programs for veterans, active duty service members and their families.

CFC-O contributors have the option of donating through traditional paper pledge cards or e-giving. Contributors can also elect to support their local overseas military communities through the Family Support and Youth Programs (FSYP). Donations to FSYP are returned to the installation to support quality of life programs.

CFC Drive Extendedfrom the combined federal camPaign

Beginning Jan. 3, students headed back to school at Department of Defense Dependents Schools (DoDDS) after the holidays will face an increase in student meal prices mandated by The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act (Public Law 111-296).

Students participating in the DoD Student Meal Program who pay full price for their lunches will begin paying 35 cents more per meal. The new prices will be $2.40 for elementary students and $2.55 for secondary students.

The January 2012 school meal cost increase marks the first time in more than seven years that prices have risen. The last price increase was 10 cents per meal in 2004.

Households qualifying for the Free and Reduced Meal Program will not be im-pacted by the meal cost increases. The cost of a reduced-price meal will remain unchanged at 40 cents per meal through school year 2013-2014.

The DoD Student Meal Program is an overseas school program authorized under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act and the Child Nutrition Act. It will remain a subsidized, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)-approved and nutritious option for Navy families with school-age children.

"The Public Law requires a review and adjustment to student meal prices. This law, plus the fact that meal prices have not kept pace with the increased costs to provide meals during the past seven years, have led to an increase in prices," said Charles S. Clymer Jr., program manager for Child and Youth Programs for Com-mander, Navy Installations Command Headquarters' Fleet and Family Readiness.

"Just like everything else, the cost of quality food, labor and equipment increase each year, and this increase will help ensure school food authorities have funding available to support serving nutritious meals to all students," said Clymer.

The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010, signed into law by President Barack Obama Dec. 13, 2010, mandates changes to school lunch and breakfast programs nationwide with a focus of improving child nutrition.

The legislation authorizes funding and sets policy for USDA's core child nutrition programs: the National School Lunch Program, the School Breakfast Program, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), the Summer Food Service Program, and the Child and Adult Care Food Program.

For more information on DoD meal programs, families are encouraged to contact Barbara Peters, DGF school liaison officer at 727-1104.

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Baby Basics and Breast-feeding ClassesThe NMCRS visiting nurses are scheduled to hold the Baby Basics/Breast-feeding Combo class Dec. 20, 5 - 7 p.m. Call NMCRS at 727-1614 for more information.

NMCRS Office and Thrift Shop Holiday HoursThe Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society will be closing at noon on Dec. 23 and Dec. 30 and closed Dec. 26 and Jan. 2 for the holidays.

DLA Disposition Services ClosureThe Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services will be closed Dec. 26 - Jan. 2 for all serviceable, unserviceable and hazardous materials. Contact Joe Beyer at 727-1360 or 659-96-7957 with any questions.

Budget for Baby ClassThis class helps expectant parents plan for their new baby by providing resources to become more aware of the costs related to the birth of a child and how to make better financial choices. Participants receive a Junior Sea Bag containing Gerber products and other free items. Our next class is scheduled for Jan. 11. Sign up at the NMCRS office in building 3293 or call 727-1614 for more information.

Female Basketball Scrimmage Team Needed Scrimmage team needed to play the DGF girl’s basketball team on Saturday morn-ings and occasional afternoons. Interested parties please contact Coach DeMeritt at 956-48-0120 or e-mail [email protected] for more information.

WIC Overseas Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Overseas is a nutrition, education and supple-mental food program for qualified members of the uniformed services, civilian employ-ees, DoD contractors living overseas and their family members. Eligible participants include pregnant, post-partum and breast-feeding women, infants and children up to age five. WIC provides important 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 at the com-missary and Nexmart. For eligibility screening and more information, call 727-2921.

Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings AA meetings are scheduled for every Wednesday at 7:15 p.m. at the base chapel. Call DAPA at 727-2876 for more information.

Community News

Early Release for DGF StudentsDGF students will have an early release dismissal at 1:30 p.m. Friday and Jan. 6.

DGF Winter BreakDGF students will be on winter break Dec. 19 - Jan 2. School will resume Jan. 3.

DGF Schools

Spouse Tuition Aid ProgramThe gift of an education is always in season. The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Soci-ety offers an interest-free loan program for full-time and part-time undergraduate or graduate tuition up to $3,000 per year. It is available to military spouses who reside overseas with their active duty service member and are pursuing a college degree. For more information, contact Rota's NMCRS office at 727-1614.

Preschool Developmental ScreeningChild Find for children 3 to 5 years of age is an on-going 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.

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Central Texas College Needs InstructorsIf you have an associate degree or higher is a specific field, you could be quali-fied to teach for CTC. Instructors are currently needed in Automotive Mechanic/Technician, Emergency Medical Technology (EMT), Food and Beverage Manage-ment, Legal Assistant and Applied Management/Military Science fields. Contact [email protected] or call 727-2574 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. to find out more.

Prepare for the SAT or ACT NowEKnowledge is donating SAT/ACT Test Prep Programs worth $200 to service members of all branches. This program is available to all active duty, retired, veterans, Guard, Reserve, their family members, DOD employees and civilians performing military support, as well as their family members. There is a $17.55 fee for registration, shipping and handling. Materials may be ordered online at www.eknowledge.com/DANTES or by calling 951-256-4076.

OU Offers Master in Human Relations Program University of Oklahoma’s Rota site offers a Master in 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. You can finish in 16 to 24 months! 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.

UMUC Field Study Courses Explore fascinating locations in Europe while earning university credit. Upcoming field study courses include Expatriate Writers in Paris: 1920s and Renaissance Art in Florence. Classes are held Jan. 7 - 14 and registration deadline is Dec. 16. Visit www.ed.umuc.edu/fieldstudy for details.

Navy College

ERAU Term III RegistrationSign-up now for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Term 3 classes. ERAU offers degrees in Aviation Maintenance Management, Professional Aeronautics, Technical Management and Master of Aeronautical Science. Certificates in Avia-tion Maintenance Technology (type 65), Aviation Safety, Occupational Safety and Health and Logistics and Security and Intelligence are also available. Classes start Jan. 21. Online and Eagle Vision home classes are also available. Visit us for an academic evaluation, and see how your military training transfers into college credit. Walk-ins are welcome, or make an appointment by calling 727-2984 or e-mail [email protected].

NEX A-OK Student Reward Program Students with a B-grade point average or better may enter a drawing for U.S. Sav-ings 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.

Students from the Spanish English School visited David Glasgow Farragut Elementary school and presented a holiday concert where they used the English they have been learning and sang holiday songs. Ms. Camacho, DGF’s host nation teacher, joined the group and sang Silent Night in Spanish (above). Students from Ms. Rzeznik’s class also joined in to sing a song in Spanish (left).

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As I write this, one of my wild Christian band CDs is playing, and I hear the song Monkey Paw. Humm, the song fits with a “wish list” a friend’s child had for Christ-

mas. The son’s wish list included a baby brother. As someone who has several of those, there is a possibility that at sometime he may think that gift is a curse (just kidding).

For those who don’t know, the Monkeys Paw is a scary short story by W.W. Jacobs. I first

saw it on a Hitchcock episode, then on the Simpsons. It’s about a monkey paw that will grant wishes, but the wishes end as curses. For example, a family gets the paw, wishes for money and they get it – from insurance after their son dies. Gruesome, eh? The theme is that we can get our wishes granted but the price can be too high. You may get what you want, but it can end as a curse.

Do you have a Christmas wish list? Your list can include some great things (peace, joy and hope), but

Operation Good CheerHelp the base community give 1,088 NAVSTA Rota single Sailors a taste of home during the holidays by donating a goody bag filled with treats. The last day to drop off donations at the base chapel is Dec. 20.

AnnouncementsCall 727-2161 for more information on chapel events.

CATHOLIC SERVICESMassTuesday – Friday, NoonSunday, 8:30 & 11:30 a.m.

PROTESTANT SERVICESLutheran DivineSunday, 9 a.m. ProtestantSunday, 10 a.m. Gospel ServiceSunday, 1:30 p.m.ContemporarySunday, 5 p.m.

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often we have monkey paw lists. Even though every Christmas story [the nativity, a Christmas Carol, It’s a Wonderful Life, a Christmas Story (you’ll shoot your eye out) and more] tells us that Christmas isn’t about the stuff, we love the stuff. We love gifts and presents and we get stuff and things and want more stuff. We want the newest games, styles or cars, and we dream of the hottest gifts of the year. We have too much junk but we want more.

There is nothing wrong with gifts. The problem is us. We are materialists at heart. We think that getting stuff is what life is all about. No matter how many times we are told that material things will not give real meaning, security, peace or happiness to our lives, we are willing to think that the next cool thing will. What is the curse of our monkey paw wishes? We can get all the things we want but lose God in the process. Scripture tells us we can’t serve God and mammon (KJV-mammon means stuff and money). Which leads to the question, what does it profit us to gain the world and lose our soul? Where is God on our lists? Without a conscious effort to focus on God and true spiritual things, our materialism puts us in real danger.

The monkey paw curse applies for some who wish the God thing would go away. One of the funniest things I’ve heard recently was a lady complaining “that people try to ruin Christmas by putting religion in it!” She seemed clueless that Christ’s Mass, of course, is a “religious” thing as are the holidays (holy days). Irony aside, many do wish that God would just leave them alone! And so He does (Romans 1) and then the stuff hits the fan, and they cry out “where is God?!?!” He is right where they left Him. As people leave God, they also leave meaning, purpose and hope. The monkey paw strikes again!

But enough monkey paw curse talk! Christmas is a wonderful time. May you find the blessing God has provided at Christmas. May your wishes come true, although I hope your Christmas wish list includes knowing God, higher things, and His blessings. Have a merry Christmas - but beware the monkey paw (cue scary music).

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.

The Monkey Paw - Be Careful What You Wish For

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2011 Santa’s Lil HelpersBring sunshine to a little child’s eyes on Christmas.Adopt a Elf from the Naval Station Rota Chapel’s Lil

Helpers Christmas Tree.(Located inside of the Navy Exchange)

This Program is designed to help active duty members stationed on Naval Station Rota and is open to all branches

of service.Applications due NLT MondayPick-up for gifts on Dec. 22

POC: RP1 Hawkins-Chavis and Mrs. Leilani Wood (NEX)727-2161

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

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Fleet Logistics Center Team Rota is committed to providing the best in customer service. We ask that you pass this informa-tion to your friends and families stateside, as well as place your online purchases early so that all your holiday mail gets into the postal system by the recommended mailing dates.The Post Office Holiday Hours:

Mondays - Fridays from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.Saturdays (Dec. 10 and 17 only) from

10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Friday Dec. 23 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.The Fleet Mail Center will be open for

mail call and package pick up from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. - noon.Additional Mailing Notes:

Express mail is available to and from se-lected military post offices, so please check with your local post office to determine if this service is available to your address.

PAL is a service that provides air trans-portation for parcels on a space-available basis. It is available for parcel post items not exceeding 30 pounds in weight or 60 inches in length and girth combined. The applicable PAL fee must be paid in addition to the regular surface rate of postage for each addressed piece sent by PAL service.

SAM parcels are paid at parcel post prices with maximum weight and size lim-its of 15 pounds and 60 inches in length and girth combined. SAM parcels are first transported domestically by surface and then to overseas destinations by air on a

Holiday Postal Information

Naval Stat ion Rota, Spain held an annual t ree l ight ing ceremony at the Navy Exchange, Friday. Elves fast roped from a Spanish helicopter and escorted Santa to the ceremony where he greeted children and asked them what they wanted for Christmas. To finish the ceremony, NAVSTA Rota’s Commanding Officer Capt. Scott Kraverath and MWR Director Scott Jungk pulled the lever that lit the tree.

bY James mccaffreY Jr, Postal officer

NAVSTA Rota Tree LightingbY mc2(sW/aW) travis alston

space-available basis.The post office also has new credit/debit

card machines. Transactions are much faster and safer, so feel free to use your credit and debit cards to pay for your post office transactions.

All outgoing mail requires the use of a customs declaration form. Customers are advised that certain mail restrictions apply and some items are non-mailable, such as switchblade knives, pornography, controlled substances, toys or any elec-tronics with batteries, wine or alcohol and explosive or incendiary devices. All mail goes through an X-ray process, so fill out customs forms in detail and correctly. If in doubt as to what can or cannot be sent through the mail, as well as information on size and weight restrictions, contact the post office.

Customers are cautioned that packages must not be mailed in boxes that have markings related to any type of hazard-ous material, such as bleach, alcohol or cleaning fluids. Parcels found by the U.S. Postal Service with such markings or labels on the outside of the box will not be processed. Instead, they will be handled as "non-mailable matter," regardless of the contents or what is listed on the U.S. Customs form.

The post office has an array of priority shipping boxes, envelopes and tape for customer use. If you have any questions regarding postal services, please feel free to contact the post office at 727-3105.

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Daughtry and Gabriel Iglesias Visit Rota

Rock band Daughtry along with comedian Gabriel Iglesias visited Naval Station Rota, Spain as part of an Air Force Reserve tour. During the visits both held an autograph and photo session. To top the visit off Iglesias and Daughtry entertained service members with a concert and comedy show.

Photos by MCC(SW/AW) Mikel Bookwalter, MC2(SW/AW) Travis Alston and MA2 Jose Malave

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14 Dec. 8, 2011 C LCOMMUNITY

Financially Surviving the Holidays Thursday, 5 - 6:30 p.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

Ten Steps to Federal EmploymentFriday, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. The federal government is the largest employer in America. This class will cover the steps you need to make the challenging process of landing a federal job an achievable goal.

Resumé Review Friday, 1 - 3 p.m. and Dec. 16, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Have a current job announcement and need your resumé reviewed? Drop off or e-mail your resumé with the job an-nouncement at least 24 hours prior to the review appointment. Individual half-hour sessions are available. Sign up and review your resumé with our specialists.

Credit ManagementTuesday, 9 - 10 a.m. I owe, I owe, it’s off to work I go. Wondering if you’re using credit appropriately? Find out what determines the cost of credit. Discover your own debt ratio and the warning signs of too much credit.

Assertive Communication Tuesday, 11 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Do you having trouble saying “no,” even when you really want to? Do you feel like people walk all over you? Would you like to know yourself and build your self-esteem? Join us and learn practical ways of expressing yourself.

Saving and InvestingWednesday, 9 - 10 a.m. Retirement? Kids college? TSP? 401K? This workshop gives you information you need to make an informed decision about your future.

Daddy Boot CampWednesday, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Congratulations, Daddy! Now that the news has sunk in, come join us to learn how to be a better dad and learn some tricks of the trade. All new dads and dads to be, come join us in this interactive class.

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

Smooth MoveDec. 15, 9 - 11 a.m. If you have orders or are getting ready to PCS, you should con-sider 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.

Federal Resumé Format Dec. 15, 12:45 - 1:45 p.m. Target your federal resumé to highlight your qualifications to the human resources office and hiring managers. Learn about keywords, the cer-tificate of eligibility and the special requirements of a federal resumé.

Special Christmas Cooking ClassDec. 16, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Enjoy this special cooking class where you will learn how to make the traditional Spanish recipes for Christmas. Learn how to prepare the fol-lowing specialties: empanadillas, pestiños, roscos and a typical Christmas menu at a local restaurant. After the class, enjoy eating what you prepared and take home some of the pastries made in class so you can share with friends and family. The number of participants is limited. Class fee is 30 euros per person and payment is required at time of registration.

Business Resumés Dec. 16, 9 - 10 a.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.

Dec. 20, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. A very popular Christmas tradition in Spain is to set up a nativity scene. A very old tradition in the local area is to visit an exhibition of Christmas Dioramas that represent the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem. In Jerez de la Frontera there is a particular nativ-ity scene which is located in an old winery: It is considered one of the best in the area.

Field Trip: Nativity Scenes in Jerez de la Frontera

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ActivitiesChristmas Market, Plaza Bartolomé Pérez, Rota, until Sunday

Live Nativity, Arcos de la Frontera, Dec. 17, 6:30 - 11:30 p.m. and Medina-Sidonia, Dec. 18, 1 - 8 p.m.

Flea Market, Ramon y Cajal Street, Sanlucar, Sundays and holidays, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Flea Market, Alameda Vieja (by the Castle), Jerez, Sundays, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Flea Market, Picabarro, Rota, Sundays, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Second Hand Market, bring things you would like to sell to the Central Market, Rota, Saturdays

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, www.realescuela.org

Ruta de los Sentidos, a guided tour in El Puerto de Santa Maria, Saturdays at 10:15 a.m. and Juega con los Sentidos, a guided tour in El Puerto de Santa Maria, Satur-days at 6 p.m.

Music/DanceJavier Ruibal in concert, Dec. 9, 9 p.m., Teatro Principal, Puerto Real

Pablo Alboran in concert, Dec. 10, 9 p.m., Gran Teatro Falla, Plaza de Fragela, Cadiz

Cascanueces Ballet Imperial Ruso, Dec. 13, 8:30 p.m., Teatro Villamarta, Jerez, tickets 18 - 30 euros

ArtsPainting display by Gustavo Cabillas, until Sunday, Centro Cultural La Victoria, Sanlucar

Esencia de Andalucia, a painting display by Rocio Martinez, until Jan. 8, Café Azul, Bajo de Guia, Sanlucar

Painting and sculpture display by Jesus Jimenez Cabral, until Jan.13, Galeria de Arte Belen, Jerez

Handcraft's display by Sisters of Belen, Tuesdays through Saturdays, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. and 4:30 - 6:30 p.m., La Cartuja Monastery, Jerez

Flamenco“Medio Hombre Medio Guitarra” Raimundo Amador guitar recital, Friday, at 10 p.m., Sala Paul, Calle Paul, Jerez www.guiadecadiz.com

Flamenco recital by Miguel Poveda, Saturday - Monday, 8:30 p.m., Teatro de la Maestranza, Paseo de Cristobal Colon 22, Sevilla, tickets 24 - 40 euros, 954-22-6573 or www.teatrodelamaestranza.es

Flamenco show, Dec. 15, 8:30 p.m., Teatro de La Maestranza, Paseo de Cristobal Colon 22, Sevilla, tickets 43 - 70 euros

Flamenco style Christmas songs (Zambombas) Dec. 17, 4 p.m., Bodegon de Arte “A Contratiempo,” Calle San Miguel 5, Sanlucar

Eat/DrinkRuta del Mosto, free testing of the typical wine of the region in different bars of San-lucar, until Jan. 8

SportsHippodrome de Andalucia, Dos Hermanas, Dec. 11, 18, 24 and 31, admission free Santiponce La Sufrida Off-Road Duathlon, Saturday, www.lasufrida.net/

Los Palacios Half Marathon, Dec. 18, www.mediamaratonlospalacios.com

San Silvestre de Rota 5 km, San Silvestre de Chipiona 5 km, San Silvestre Jer-ezana, 5 km, San Silvestre Gaditana 5 km, Dec. 18, www.clubatletismo.es/pages/calendario.htm

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PUBLISHER’SCORNER

By Karen Lucas, Coastline [email protected]

Pacheco Opens New Shop; Vinos y Maridaje Opens to PublicPacheco opened a second frame shop recently on

Ave. San Fernando, almost directly across from Miguel Rent-A-Car, so it is easy to find. Also, it is just a few steps from a free parking lot, so you don’t have to waste time looking for a space. I am sure that the great majority of you need

no introduction to Pacheco and what he offers. He has been the favorite framer for the base for many years. I have often wondered how many homes in the States have things framed by Pacheco. You name it and he can figure out a way to frame it! The new shop is lovely and large so it is easy to see the things displayed. Stop by and take a look.

Vinos y Maridaje is much more than a specialized wine shop; it’s a place where you can discover or deepen your knowledge of the passionate world of wines. It’s a family run business, leader in wine distri-bution to area restaurants since 1970. Now, they are opening their doors to the public in the industrial area, Las Salinas, in El Puerto de Santa María. Since they receive their wines directly from the wineries, their prices are unbeatable. Here you will find more than 500 of the best wines from all of the regions of Spain as well as an ample selection of international wines. A sommelier is available to advise clients according to their preferences.

Vinos y Maridaje offers a club card with which you will be eligible to receive information about special promotions, attend presentations of wines, courses in wine sampling and visit the best wineries in Spain. As an inaugural offer, anyone who purchases 35 euros worth of wine will be able to choose between four great gifts (three bottles of Marques de Vargas, three bottles of Conde San Cristobal, one bottle of Mumm Cordon

Rouge Champagne or a pack of Premium Mombassa Club Gin with two special glasses). This offer is good until the end of January or until the stock runs out. Each month they will feature several wines that you will be allowed to taste before deciding on your purchase. Also, they run frequent wine samplings. For anyone who likes wine and wants to discover more, Vinos y Maridaje is the place to start. The place is not hard to find in spite of being in the industrial area. Take the road that goes from the train station to El Paseo, turn right when you see the Toyota showroom, go over the bridge and pass the first circle, then it is the first street on your left. It is a large building and the only one on that street.

Last week I received the following e-mail from a reader who asked to remain anonymous just to keep people guessing.

“After reading the advert in the Coastline I decided to visit Dr. de la Cruz for a free consultation. He then scheduled me for a laser facial which took about a to-tal of two hours. Friends have noticed the changes in my appearance, less wrinkles, tighter skin, etc. Most importantly, I feel better about myself. I found the clinic using my navigator and found a large underground parking area close to the clinic. I do not think the clinic accepts credit cards, but they do offer a discount to U.S. personnel for paying in dollars.

After seeing what a little touch-up can do, my hus-band is going to go for a minor procedure with Dr. de

la Cruz. You will surely notice the changes when you see us around the base."

If you have children between the ages of 5 and 12 and think a break during vacation would be good for all, take advantage of Sherry Day Camps offer of two days for free: Dec. 27 and Jan. 3. For more information, contact [email protected]

Another reminder, the Christmas Market is still open until Sunday on Plaza Bartolomé Pérez in Rota. Also, flea markets continue on Saturdays at the central market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sundays in Picobarro during the same hours.

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 [email protected] or give me a call at 607-564132. Support your paper by supporting the advertisers.

Vinos y Maridaje is a family run business that is a leader in wine distribution to area restaurants since 1970. Located in the industrial area of Puerto, it is a place to learn more about wines.

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The students at David Glasgow Farragut Rota Middle/High School (M/HS) presented their original research projects at the Rota Science Symposium Nov. 30. Seventy-seven students proudly presented their projects to volunteer judges from the Rota Naval Station community. The students exhibited skills in analysis to the team of 32 judges.

The students began designing their projects in early September. They decided what they wanted to learn more about, they designed research projects to answer their questions and they began working independently. Diversity, Analysis, And Hard Work

The projects underwent much drafting and analysis prior to the symposium as students learned about scientific inquiry. There were research projects from a great variety of categories: botany, chemistry, consumer science, environmental science, human physiology, physical science, microbiology, mycology, social sci-ence and zoology. The interesting projects were shared

R o t a H o l d s S c i e n c eSymposiumstorY and Photos bY kathleen tierneY, dgf

in science classes combining the DoDEA Standards Based Instruction with Continuous School Improvement goals. The Scientific Inquiry block of standards is part of every middle and high school science course.

One Continuous School Improvement goal at DGF Rota M/HS is to improve critical thinking skills, to syn-thesize, integrate information and develop conclusions. The second Continuous School Improvement goal is to improve mathematical problem solving skills. The Science Symposium empowered all students to achieve these goals and embodied differentiation in supporting this achievement. Judges Add To The Experience

The judges volunteered many hours to support this event and contributed to the learning experi-ence. They took much time to give students t h e e n c o u r a g e m e n t needed. The ages of the students ranged from 11 to 14 years. There were so many judges that they were able to spend considerable time not only speaking to the students, but also giv-ing written comments to each. Research shows that community support contributes to student achievement.

The Best of Show winners in the Rota Science Symposium were second place Joseph (left), first place Leif (center) and third place Isabel (right). Leif investigated how amphibians become aware of earthquakes and thus alert humans through their behaviors prior to the event to facilitate early evacuation of the area. Joseph investigated the affect of temperature on conductivity of copper in a homemade kiln using an infrared thermometer. Isabel experimented with germination of seeds under different conditions to simulate spring and exceptional growth.

Seventh grader Daniel grew radishes, comparing the effects of natural fertilizer to synthetic chemical fertilizer. He is continuing the study until he has the radish product to compare the taste, size and texture of the radishes.

Great Parent ConnectionsSpeaking of support, the parents of the student

presenters were aware of the symposium timetable throughout the semester. The process of designing, conducting, analyzing and finally preparing to present their work was a family affair. Parents gave much sup-port, contacted the sponsor, picked up supplies, gave guidance, helped with graphing and pushed students to meet deadlines. Parents donated breakfast items for the event to nourish the judges. Parents also worked on the sidelines during the event; they manned the refreshment table for the judges and helped by being ribbon-makers for the many awards earned by these hard-working young scholars.

Scientific Inquiry Standards and CSI Critical Analysis:*Students demonstrate an understanding of sci-

entific inquiry, including process skills, mathematical thinking, controlled investigative design and analysis, and problem solving.

*Design a controlled scientific investigation.*Recognize the importance of a systematic process

for safely and accurately conducting investigations.*Construct explanations and conclusions from

interpretations of data obtained during a controlled scientific investigation.

*Generate questions for further study on the basis of prior investigations.

*Explain the importance of and requirements for replication of scientific investigation.

*Use appropriate safety procedures when conduct-ing investigations.

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SPORTS

El Clásico; a Spanish Soccer EventSoccer fans in Spain and around the world will

receive an early Christmas present this Saturday night when Real Madrid clashes with Barcelona in

"El Clásico.” The bitter rivals are the two best teams in Spanish soccer and won a combined 52 titles.

“Los Blancos,” as Madrid is sometimes called, comes into the game healthy, rested and on a 10-game winning streak. Even though the season is less than

half way complete, a win by Madrid would establish them as the favorites to capture their first league title in three years.

The game is just one of the 38 that will be played by each of the 20 teams in the round robin format, but in a league lacking an end of the season play-off, the importance of each regular season game is heightened. Saturday’s game will not only feature the two best teams in the world, but also showcase the game’s two most dominant players. Argentine’s Lionel Messi is a diminutive left footer who has played for “Barca” his entire career. With an uncanny ability to dribble in heavy traffic and keep his composure in the penalty box, he is vital to Barcelona’s possession orientated attack.

With his slick hair and fashion statements, CR7, as Cristiano Ronaldo is known, has become a soccer and pop culture icon. Usually waiting on the flanks for an outlet pass, he is almost always at the start or finish of any Real Madrid counterattack. While often criticized for his dives; when he fakes being fouled or injured, the Portuguese superstar has slowly become the most complete soccer player in the world.

Although the two best players on the field may not be Spanish; most of the others are. In fact, 10 of the 11 players that started for Spain in last year’s World Cup final currently play for either Barcelona or Real Madrid. Barca features seven of those players and their possession dominated style often resembles that of the Spanish National team.

Led by home grown talent such as Xavi Hernandez and Andres Iniesta, Football Club Barcelona (FCB) in recent years has become the most dominant soccer team in the world. Last year they thrashed Madrid 5-0 at home and tied the second match in Madrid. They have not lost a league game against their rival since 2008. The team is a symbol of Catalan pride, and many who live in the region in Northeast Spain firmly believe in the team’s motto, “Més que un club.” Translated into English from Catalan it means “more than a club” and Catalans have come to view the team as representation of their culture and identity.

In an effort to return to dominance, three years ago Real Madrid paid a record amount of transfer fees to acquire some of the best players in the world, includ-ing Kaka and Ronaldo. So far they have failed to reach their potential and current coach José Mourinho was brought in last year to change that. Mourinho has become a controversial figure in the world of soccer while coaching the likes of FC Porto, Chelsea and Inter Milan. During each of those stints he has made enemies; however he has also created champions; a win on Saturday would go a long way in helping him maintain that record of success.

Yuval Fleming is a biased sports fan who lives in Rota, Spain and writes a weekly sports column for Coastline. Please send comments and article ideas to [email protected].

OFFSIDES

Yuval flemingsPorts Writer

(Times are local)

Saturday*Valencia at Real Betis 8 p.m.Valencia is in third place and will look to stay within striking distance of Madrid and Barcelona by beating Betis in Sevilla.

*Army vs. Navy 8:30 p.m.One of the most storied and sacred rivalries in all of sports is renewed in the Nation’s Capital.

*Barcelona at Real Madrid 10 p.m. See article; game will be on Spanish TV channel La Sexta.

Monday*Manchester City at Chelsea 9 p.m.It’s Monday Night Futbol, English style. Man City sits in first place and will look to finish the year strong. A win at Chelsea won’t be an easy task though. Tuesday*Valencia at Cadiz 8 p.m.This is a Spanish Copa del Rey (Kings Cup) match, Cadiz will be over-matched against Valencia, but it is a chance to see one of the better La Liga teams in Cadiz.

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Members of the Rota Tiburones swim team did not waste any time burning off some of the excess Thanks-giving calories. They hosted another swim meet on Nov. 25 and 26 at the base pool.

More than 60 Tiburones were joined by swimmers from Lisbon, Vicenza, Lakenheath and Naples for what proved to be a record-breaking event for many. On day one, 45 of the 60 swimmers from Rota improved their times in one event or more, with 41 of the 63 who competed on the second day doing the same.

A total of eight local swimmers recorded champion-ship qualifying times during this holiday weekend meet: Kennedy Clark (50 Fly), Sierra Meza (50 Free & 50 Fly), Isaac Marley (50 Breast), Gonzalo Rojas (50 Breast), Owen Bond (50 Breast), Caitlyn Marley (200IM), Josh Christensen (200IM), and Jaime Moreno Sosa (100 Free). These will be added to the ever-growing list of Tiburones who have earned the right to represent Rota and compete in the European Forces Swim League (EFSL) Championships in Eindhoven, Netherlands in February.

Record Breaking Thanksgiving for the Tiburones

The third grade classes of Miss Rzeznik and Ms. Bradford/Verutti celebrated the Thanksgiving holiday by holding a heritage luncheon where students brought food from their families heritage to share. There was Polvorones (a Mexican cookie), Tortilla de Patata (a Spanish dish), Lumpia (from the Philippines), Soy sauce Chicken Wings (from Japan), Pierogies (a Polish dumpling filled with potatoes and cheese) and Baked Potatoes (from Ireland) just to name a few. The luncheon was earth friendly as the students brought unbreakable plates, cups, their own utensils and a cloth napkin. This reinforced the lessons learned on protecting our natural resources and reducing waste when we can.

storY and Photo bY steve bondDGF Holds Heritage Luncheon

Ten Tiburones had perfect meets on Friday; im-proving their personal best times for each event they competed in: Calvin Farris, Abigail Ferracci, Elizabeth Lamb, Sierra Matteson, Christian Meza, Stephen Myers, Alejandro Rojas, Carlos Romero, Alejandro Sanchez, and Chloe West, Isaac Marley, Emmie Muschek and Vida White joined this impressive list after Saturday morning's meet.

Record times for the Rota 25 meter have been kept for many years, with some record times dating as far back as 2002. Six swimmers broke some of these re-cords over the weekend: Emmie Muschek (200 Free), Francesca Clark (50 Free, 100 Free & 200IM), Caitlyn Marley (50 Back), Christian Meza (50 Free, 100 Free, 200 Free & 50 Back), Rafael Montojo (50 Free & 100 Free) and Alejandro Sanchez (100 Breast).

One of our Tiburones, Francesca Clark, also gets a special mention as she competed at the EFSL Long Distance Championships in Lignano, Italy Nov. 12 and won the 10-and-under 800 meter freestyle.

Go Tiburones!

The Rota Tiburones swim team poses for a group photo during the Thanksgiving swim meet.

Students and their parents enjoy their heritage meal.

Students help themselves to some pierogies and Japanese noodles.

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MWRCommunity

CLASSESCall 727-2527

Gifts for Mom and Dad Craft Class December 20th, 6 - 7 p.m. $12 per child. (Ages 4-14). In the Expeditions Craft Room. Instructor: Alicia. Set the holiday shopping aside for your youngster as we have it covered in this class, this is something to keep forever!! All gifts will come home wrapped. All supplies included. Youth under six must attend with an adult.

Also check our Piano Lessons for Kids & Adults, our Spanish Language Classes, Ballet & Dance Classes.

Turkeys must be ordered and paid for by December 17th at El Rompidillo.

Pick-up your turkey on December 23rd or 24th.$50 for a 16-18 lb turkey (serves 10) with gravy.

Side order $10 each (mashed potatoes, bread stuffing or cranberry sauce).

Call El Rompidillo at 727-5673.

travelerITT ext. 3101UPCOMING TRIPSDate Trip Sign up by Cost (adult/child)Dec 16 Dinner & Flamenco Show Dec 14 $60/$45Dec 17 Arcos Living Nativity Dec 14 $20Dec 24 Cordoba Self-Guided Trip Dec 21 $35Dec 30-Jan 2 New Year in Lisbon Dec 16 $390Jan 7 Ronda Historical Tour Jan 4 $60 / $45

CORDOBA SELF-GUIDED TRIPDecember 24. Sign up by Dec 21. $35. La Mezquita was formerly a mosque consisting of several arches, over a hundred columns and is said to be the third largest place of worship in the world. In Córdoba you can taste some excellent tapas and spend time shopping. Cost includes transportation.

DINNER & FLAMENCO SHOWDecember 16. Sign up by Dec 14. $60 (adult) / $45 (child). Don't miss this evening of Spanish fun! The price includes transpor-tation, entrance fee, dinner and show.

ARCOS LIVING NATIVITYDecember 17. Sign up by Dec 14. $20. The entire town shuts down and transforms into a live nativity staged in the main square of the old town. Biblical stories and events can be seen through the open doorways of many private homes, which are redecorated for the occasion and give an insight into the large hallways and high ceilings, which hide behind the normally closed wooden doors that line the narrow streets.

OUTDOOR ext. 3101GRANADA SKI &SNOWBOARD TRIPDecember 16 - 18. Sign up by Dec 12. $200. Sierra Nevada is one of the most well prepared stations in Spain, the ski resort has numerous runs of varying difficulties to

satisfy all levels of skiers at an altitude of over 10,000 feet and brilliant sunshine most of the winter. Trip includes; transportation and lodging, does not include lift tickets or ski equipment.

HIKING "EL BOSQUE TO BENAMAHOMA"December 24. Sign up by Dec 21. $35. El Bosque-Benamahoma is a 4.5 Km’s route of easy transit. It follows the course of the Majaceite river.

CANYON DESCENDINGIN JUZCAR "MAJALES"January 7. Sign up by January 4. $85.After some equipment instruction, the group will descend into the canyon and the excitement will pick up with rappelling, dropping into deep pools of water and natural slides.

GRANADA SKIAND SNOWBOARD TRIPJanuary 13 - 15. Sign up by Jan 6. $220.

f leet recreationLIBERTY PROGRAM ext. 2527TEXAS HOLD'EM TOURNAMENTDecember 14, 6 - 8 p.m. Free. Everyone starts out with the same amount of chips. At the end of the night, one military member walks out with the trophy. Deal 'em!

COSMIC BOWLING NIGHTDecember 15, 7 - 9 p.m. Free.Join Liberty for a crazy night of black-light bowling with the Liberty staff! For two hours, enjoy free shoe rentals, cosmic bowling, and hot delicious pizza at the Rota Lanes. Prizes will be given for the best game of the night.

SKI & SNOWBOARD IN GRANADADecember 16 - 18. Sign up by Dec 12. $140. (See Outdoor description).

LIBERTY DINING OUT:LA ALMADRABADecember 21, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Sign up by Dec 18. Enjoy a delicious meal at La Almadraba, an authentic local restaurant specializing in grilled fish and homemade dishes! Transportation is provided.

HANDS OF LIGHTNING AIR HOCKEY TOURNAMENTDecember 23, Noon. Free. Join us, who knows, you may even bring home the trophy! Free refreshments for all participants.

athleticsFITNESS CENTER ext. 25651000 POUND CLUB Join the 1000-Pound Club which is a weight lifting challenge composed of three lifts: Squat, Bench Press, and Deadlift

GOLF COURSE ext. 2260PRO SHOP CHRISTMAS SALE! December 12. Get the Christmas gift Dads really want. come to the Pro Shop and get 10 – 20% off selected items.

LIMITED PLAY DUE TO SCHEDULED TOURNAMENTS December 17, 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Normal play will be limited due to Spanish/American Tournaments

ROTA LANES ext. 2112SANTA’S SPECIALSanta says: All shoe rental will be free for the month of December!!! Ho ho ho!!!

SANTA’S TURKEY SHOOT December 17, 1 - 5 p.m. For $3 try knocking down 8 pins or more on 8 lanes and win one of Santa’s Turkeys. One win person and you must bowl for yourself.

leisureLIBRARY ext. 2418STORYTIMETuesdays, 11:30 a.m. All children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

December 13, Holidays Storytime.December 20, First Day of Winter.December 27, Happy New Year.

THEATER ext. 2328WINTER BREAK MOVIE MADNESS December 19 - Jan 2. Visit us on Mondays & Wednesdays for a FREE noon movie. Tuesday, Thursday & Friday you can check out a great new movie.

child & youthCDC ext. 1100TRADITIONAL SPANISH BREAKFAST FOR PARENTSUntil December 9. The CDC is inviting parents to share a traditional Spanish breakfast with their children on scheduled days.

SAC ext. 2839WINTER CAMP December 19 - 30, 6:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Have fun this season at Winter Camp!

YOUTH CENTER ext. 4721YOUTH CENTER HAIL & FAREWELL December 13, 4:30 - 5 p.m. Youth Center wants to welcome all youth and teens to come to the Youth Center for Cocoa & Cookies.

CAROLING WITHTHE YOUTH CENTER December 14, 6 p.m. The Youth Center would like to invite parents to join us for caroling and hot chocolate.

New Year in Lisbon

Call 727 - 3101 for details

December 30th - January 2nd.Sign up by Dec 16th. $390 (double room).Join one of the biggest parties in Europe. The festivities take place on the main plaza by the water with entertainment acts, fireworks and more. During our time in Lisbon, we will be staying at the 4 star Hotel Tsar Lisbon. Breakfast is providedeach morning at the hotel.

December 10th8:30 - 11:30 p.m.

at La Plaza Come on out to Champions for one of the greatest

rivalries of the year ARMY vs NAVY football. Relax with great food specials from Pizza Villa Express and your

favorite beverages from Champions.Prizes will be given away every time Navy Scores

and there will also be half time give-aways.Call 727-5672 for details.

When you buy any large pizzaon the menu, add

1 POUND OF WINGSfor only $5.99(regular price, $9.99)

Limited time offerCall Pizza Villa Express at 727-6323

New Year’s EveDINNER & SHOW

Comedy Squadronat La Plaza, 8 - 10 p.m.Russell Dooley, Robert Kubota,Bryan Ricci & Kirk Fox

El RompidilloNew Year’s Eve Dinner

$75 for two person$45 for one person

Followed by DJ, dance& party!

(ticket purchase not required for comedy show)

Call 727-5673

Army Navy Football Tailgate Party

Hors d’Oeuvres: Cheese & Salami, Olives1st Plate: El Rompidillo Salad,bread basket2nd Plate: 16oz Prime Rib;Paella for twoDessert: Espresso & Specialty Cake

Thursday, December 8th 7 p.m. The Muppets (PG), 120’ 9:30 p.m. The Ides of March (R), 100’

Friday, December 9th 2:30 p.m. Hugo (PG), 121’ 5 p.m. Dolphin Tale ☻ (PG), 119’ 7:30 p.m. What’s Your Number ☻ (R), 106’ 10 p.m. The Thing (R), 103’

Saturday, December 10th 2:30 p.m. Footloose (PG13), 113’ 5 p.m. Arthur Christmas (PG), 98’ 7:30 p.m. 50/50 (R), 100’ 10 p.m. The Ides of March (R), 100’ DRIVE-IN ’ 7 p.m. The Big Year (PG), 100’

Sunday, December 11th 2:30 p.m. The Big Year (PG), 100’ 5 p.m. Real Steel (PG13), 127’ 8 p.m. Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 (PG13), 117’

Monday, December 12th CLOSED

Tuesday, December 13th CLOSED

Wednesday, December 14th CLOSED

Thursday, December 15th 7 p.m. Happy Feet 2 (PG), 100’ 9:30 p.m. Dream House ☻ (PG13), 92’

Friday, December 16th 5 p.m. The Big Year (PG), 100’ 7:30 p.m. The Three Musketeers (PG13), 111’ 10 p.m. 50/50 ☻ (R), 100’

The ThingStarring: Mary Winstead, Joel Edgerton, Ulrich Thomsen, Eric Olsen, Adewale Agbaje(R) Fantasy, Horror, Sci-Fi, Suspense, 103’

Paleontologist Kate Lloyd has traveled to the desolate region for expedition of her lifetime. Joining a Norwegian scientific team that has stumbled across an extraterrestrial ship buried in the ice, she discovers an organism that seems to have dies in the crash eons ago. But it is about to wake up.

The Big YearStarring: Steve Martin, Jack Black, Owen Wilson, Brian Dennehy, Anjelica Huston(PG) Comedy, 100’

Everyone is searching for something-and Stu Preissler, Brad Harris, and Kenny Bostick are determined to not only find their “some-thing”, but to be the very best at it. For Stu, Brad and Kenny, that means being the world’s greatest birder. An extraordinary race becomes a transformative journey for wealthy industrialist Stu, computer code-writer Brand, and successful contractor Kenny, who race across the continent on a Big Year, a whirlwind com-petition to see who can spot the most species of birds in North America within one calendar year.

Arthur Christmas (PG) 98’. Animated, Family. Starring: James McAvoy, Hugh Laurie, Bill Nighy. So how does Santa deliver all those presents in one night? The answer: Santa’s exhilarating, ultra-high-tech operation hidden beneath the North Pole.

Real Steel (PG13) 127’. Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi. Star-ring: Hugh Jackman, Dakota Goyo, Kevin Durand. Set in the near future, where robot boxing is a top sport, a struggling promoter feels he’s found a champion in a discarded robot. During his hopeful rise to the top, he discovers he has an 11-year-old son who wants to know his father.

Hugo (PG) 121’. Drama, Fam-ily. Starring: Asa Butterfield, Chloe Mortez, Sacha Cohen, Ben Kings-ley, Jude Law. Hugo is a wily and resourceful boy whose quest to unlock a secret left to him by his father will transform him and all those around him, and reveal a safe and loving place he can call home.

The Ides of March (R) 101’. Drama. Starring: Ryan Gosling, George Clooney, Philip Seymour Hoffman. During the frantic last days before a heavily contested Ohio presidential primary, an up-and-coming campaign press secretary finds himself involved in a political scandal that threatens to upend his candidate’s shot at presidency.

MWR THEATERS OTHER PICKS THIS WEEK

THIS WEEK

As a reminder to all movie patrons, COMNAVACTSPAINST 1754.3 requires that all minors must have supervised transportation from the theater movies that end after sunset. Minors are prohibited from walking home from the Drive-In after dark.

MWR’s Movie Info Line: 727-2624. Theater Phone Number: 727-2328Check www.rotamwr.com for full listing.

☺Free Showing // ☻Last Showing // Adult Movie

G – General Audiences.PG – Parental Guidance Suggested.PG-13 – Parents Strongly Cautioned.R – Restricted.

MOVIE RATINGS

If no patrons arrive within 30 minutes after showtime, movies will be cancelled. Movies are subject to change without notice.

Real SteelGateway Theater,Dec 11th, 5 p.m.

Arthur ChristmasGateway TheaterDec 10th, 5 p.m.

The ThingGateway Theater,Dec 9nd, 10 p.m.

The Big YearDrive-InDec 10th, 7 p.m.Gateway Theater,Dec 11th, 2:30 p.m.Dec 16th, 5 p.m.

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