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The Coastlinehttps://www.cnic.navy.mil/rota June 9, 2011 Volume 20 Issue 22 U.S. Naval Activities, Spain

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"Look past the invisible walls that surround and expand your horizons to the best of your ability. Only then will a wall look like pebble on the path you call your life."

~IS2(SW) Nicanor Mendoza III DGF Commencement Speaker

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2 June 9, 2011 C LCOMMAND

Brilliant on the Basics - SponsorshipTeam Rota,

As I pointed out in my last CMC Corner, Brilliant on the Basics and the programs it encompasses is going to be

a focus for me and our leader-ship – especially through the chief’s mess. One of the six programs within Brilliant on the Basics is the Sponsorship program.

If you’re an E-5 or below aboard NAVSTA Rota, I highly encourage you to use your chain of command and get en-rolled into the Fleet and Family

Services Center’s Sponsorship Training class. All Sailors aboard the Naval Station, before they can

become official sponsors of inbound Sailors, must com-plete the Sponsorship Training class offered by the FFSC.

The course is offered once a month. It’s only two hours, but it will arm you with information your inbound Sailor will absolutely need. Things like: if you ride a motorcycle, you need to have a Stateside endorsement for two years to ride here; and don’t renew your license, or you’ll have more headache proving you’ve had the endorsement for two years. Or, if your state requires you turn in your license plates when leaving the country, send them back to the state once you get your Spanish plates here, or you’ll be bringing on a significant delay in getting your wheels on the road.

You can sign up for the FFSC’s Sponsorship Training class up until the day before it starts by calling 727-3232. There is one prerequisite; you must complete the general sponsorship training online at www.apps.mhf.dod.mil/esat. It will take about 15 minutes, and it provides you with all the basic sponsorship information.

Now that you know the requirements: what is it that

sponsors do? Sponsors assist new arrivals with check-in procedures,

including the processing of travel claims. They ensure Sailors and their families are familiar with local medi-cal and dental procedures and that they are enrolled in the TRICARE program that’s best for them. Sponsors should also check housing availability before a member arrives and set up arrangements for temporary lodging if needed. In cases of overseas assignments, like here in Rota, they also provide Sailors with information regarding local customs. They’ll get more of that in our Inter-Cultural Relations (ICR) class.

The most important thing that a sponsor does is to get to know the needs of the inbound Sailor before they get here and provide them all the information to make the best decisions before, during and after their move.

I say after the move as well, because often this is where I see sponsorship programs fail. It is imperative that spon-sorship continues until a Sailor is fully aware of all policies, programs, services, and responsibilities available through their new command.

Sponsors should be enthusiastic, willing to help people, and have a positive attitude toward the Navy, command, and local community. They should be familiar with the command and its location, knowledgeable about avail-able resources, and familiar with applicable command procedures and instructions.

If this sounds like something you’re interested in, please engage your chain of command. I’ve sponsored many Sailors throughout my career, and it is very rewarding to say the least.

An outstanding sponsor is absolutely critical to a good tour here for our inbound Sailors. Step up and help out a shipmate!

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Community News . . . . 8FFSC . . . . . . . . . . . 9Rel ig ion . . . . . . 10 Vis ta . . . . . . . . 11Activities . . . . . . . . 15MWR. . . . . . . . . . . .16 Around Base . . . . . . 20Movies . . . . . . . . . 21 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . 22Publisher's Corner . . .23

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4 June 9, 2011 C LNEWS

Moving Th is Summer? S t a r t P l a n n i n g N o wBy roBerto CorDero Morales, transportation oFFiCer/ personal property DireCtor

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April through September are very busy months for the moving industry and Department of Defense personnel. During the busiest moving period, government moving service providers are stretched to capacity and often times are forced to perform services with limited pack-ing crews, trucks in short supply, and storage facilities loaded to capacity. However, each person can man-age unforeseen changes in their move plans by being informed, planning ahead and remaining flexible.

Before You Move:Moving is stressful enough, but knowing what to

expect during the move can calm anxieties. Before you make your move application plans or contact the local PPSO, please go to www.move.mil, for updated information, customer information videos and articles, regarding shipping entitlements, claims, privately owned vehicles and much more.

If you are married, encourage your spouse to par-ticipate in pre-move or self counseling process. In most instances the spouse at home will be the one there when the movers show up. Together, the sponsor and spouse are more likely to communicate all their moving needs. If one of you, spouse or sponsor, is not available to super-vise the move, then the remaining party will be prepared to supervise the move in the event of an absence of a spouse or sponsor. Members and their spouses should know all moving documents they must receive, review, sign, and why these documents are important for a suc-cessful move. Both spouse and sponsor should know what actions to take in case of difficulty during a move and know their personal responsibilities in releasing and accepting shipments to the moving company.

Moving weight allowances are determined by the member’s grade in accordance with applicable Joint Travel Regulation Volume 1 or Joint Federal Travel Regulation Volume 2, Service Regulations and policy guidance. Ultimately, members are responsible for keeping personal property limits within their weight al-lowances. To avoid excess costs, take the time early in advance of the move date to estimate your shipment weight. You will then have sufficient time to dispose of personal things you no longer use to reduce your potential excess costs. If you decide to keep all your goods and possibly ship above your weight allowance, you need to budget to pay the excess cost, which can

be quite substantial. To estimate the weight of household goods, start

with the net weights of all shipments of your last move. Normally your shipment documents from your previous move will indicate the total weight shipped to your cur-rent duty station. Be sure to include all shipments at government expense still in storage, if applicable, as well as weights for any personally procured moves. Add weights for all household items you acquired since you last moved, such as furniture, hobby equipment, tools, books, collectables and electronics.

Many Service members are familiar with the “1,000-pounds-per-room” estimate. Unfortunately, fami-lies often forget to include rooms such as storage sheds, large closets, yards, garages, carports, basements, and other hidden areas. That’s why it’s best to start your estimate with all weights from your last move, and then adjust for what you recently acquired. Remember, an estimate is simply a best guess.

Another way to control your shipment weight is to estimate weight for the member’s professional gear, if any. Pro-Gear is any “article of Household Goods in a member’s possession needed for the performance of official duties at the next or later destination.” Some examples of professional books, papers and equipment (PBP&E) are: reference materials; equipment particular to technicians or mechanics, specialized clothing such as diving suits, astronaut suits, flying suits and helmets, band uniforms, chaplains' vestments, and other special-ized apparel not normal or usual uniform or clothing in the member’s possession needed for the performance of official duties. The weight of pro gear is not counted against member’s weight allowance but to be validated, the sponsor must: 1). Declare pro gear at counseling; 2). Separate pro gear during packing by the movers, and 3). Ensure movers weigh pro gear separately and mark boxes as “pro gear” on the inventory before signing shipping documents.

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

counsel” with Defense Personal Property System (DPS). If you plan to move soon and have your official Perma-nent Change of Station orders, don’t wait, get started now. DPS online is available 24/7 for you to initiate your moving application. Just go to the DPS website at

H a v e Y o u T r i e d D a y l i g h t ?It may seem like an odd question, but a few years back, a naval shipyard adopted a lunchtime lights out policy in the pro-duction shops. Naval shipyards were all constructed over a hundred years ago, and many of the shops are in tall brick build-ings with a lot of window area. The lights out policy was intended more to increase energy awareness in the production shops than to save energy over lunchtime.

But the energy savings surprised a lot of people. Some of the shops found that on nice days, they didn’t need to turn the lights back on in the afternoon. Another characteristic of shipyard production shops is that they typically aren’t air-conditioned.

You may have seen or heard in recent media coverage the following concerns about an E. coli outbreak involving fresh produce.

U.S. Army health officials are recom-mending in the Stars and Stripes newspaper that all Defense Department personnel and families in Europe avoid eating raw tomatoes, cucumbers and lettuce, in the wake of an E. coli outbreak in Germany. The cause of this outbreak is the bacteria known as Escherichia coli (E. coli) which is capable of causing se-vere cramping, bloody diarrhea, and kidney failure.

According to the World Health Organiza-tion (WHO), Sweden, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Denmark have also re-ported cases of E. coli, related to the ongoing outbreak.

Experts recommend avoiding unpasteur-ized milk and dairy products, washing fruits and vegetables carefully, properly washing hands with soap and water, and properly cooking meat products.

There have been no reported cases of E.coli throughout our community or throughout Southern Spain. However it has been recom-mended that raw tomatoes, cucumbers, let-tuce should be avoided until the results of the German investigation are released.

Please contact U.S. Naval Hospital Rota at 727-3606/3308 if you have symptoms.

C o m m u n i t y H e a l t h Update From U.S. Naval Hospi ta l Rota, SpainBy usnhrs puBliC aFFairs

story By Ce1(eXw) travis harvey, navsta rota puBliC works

Leaving off heat-generating lights on hot afternoons can also improve comfort. That makes two good reasons to try shutting off the lights in the afternoon when you have a source of daylight! A few task lights here and there might be all you need to work safely, productively and energy efficiently. In other types of buildings it might make more sense to close blinds to keep out the heat, especially on the south and west side of the building.

If you have any energy saving sugges-tions or just need some energy saving tips, contact the Base Energy Manager at 727-2603 or you can call the Energy Hotline 727-1797.

( http://www.move.mil/home.htm ). A user identi-fication and password is required for self-counseling access. DPS has been extremely innovative in that it allows member to manage their move from origin pickup to destination delivery. Additional features of DPS are online claims functionality, shipment tracking and Cus-tomer Satisfaction Surveys (CSS). Of course traditional appointments can still be coordinated with your local Personal Property Shipping Office. If you’re ready, “It’s your Move.” Contact the local personal property office at e-mail: ppso-rota@eu.navy.mil or phone DSN: 727-2419 for additional information.

María Díaz, Spanish Liaison Officer, does her part to save energy by utilizing natural light in the workplace.

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N C T A M S F i r s t C l a s s A s s o c i a t i o n H o l d s B B Q fo r Spec ia l Needs Groupstory anD photos By MCC(sw/aw) Mikel Bookwalter

Naval Communications and Telecommunica-tions Area Master Station Atlantic Detachment Rota’s First Class Petty Officer’s Association hosted a barbecue nearly 60 special needs children, adults and their parents and escorts from the AFANAS Association in Rota and El Puerto de Santa Maria, marking the first time AFANAS had visited the base.

According AFANAS their mission is to bring attention to social and educational needs of people with mental disabilities.

The event started Friday with a windshield tour of the base, and the barbecue at NCTAMS lit off at noon. The AFANAS visitors mingled with U.S. Navy service members, ate a tradi-tional American barbecue, enjoyed American ice cream and were given a candy and gift bag from the Navy Lodge.

The day ended with each visitor being awarded T-shirt from NCTAMS to remember the event.

Commanding Officer Naval Station Rota, Spain Capt. Scott Kraverath and NCTAMS Assistant Officer In Charge Lt Cmdr. James Pasley sit with AFANAS members for a group photo at the end of the AFANAS Association’s base visit. The NCTAMS FCPOA sponsored a barbecue for the special visitors Friday afternoon.

B a s e B e a c h t o O p e n 'El Chorrillo' beach, located on NAVSTA Rota, is scheduled to be opened to the public June 15 - Sept. 15 from dawn until sunset.

Remember, we are guests of our host nation and must respect the regulations provided by the Admiral’s office regarding the use of the beach.

Beach Regulations:•BBQ’s and fires are not allowed. •Dogs or other pets are not allowed.•Games in groups with balls, rackets or such are allowed only in the areas which are far enough not to bother others or in the designated

areas.•Users are not allowed to walk through the pine forest or the Admirals'

residences close to the area.•The beach does not have rescue/lifesaving service•This beach is not provided with any cleaning service. Users areresponsible for the maintenance and the correct use of the trash cans

and garbage containers.•Users will respect the flora and fauna of this beach and its surroundings.•The use of beach umbrellas is allowed. However, tents or similar in-

stallations by using pieces of fabric, sheets or tablecloths are prohibited.•Users cannot fence in any area to install tables or other fittingsto conduct group activities.

NAVSTA Commanding Officer Capt. Scot t Kraverath d iscusses the AFANAS event's successes with Navy Lodge Manager Luis Bernal and NAVSTA COMREL Advisor Manuel Alba.

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E i g h t M e m b e r s o f t h e 7 2 5 t h A M S J o i n t h e R a n k s o f t h e U . S . A i r F o r c e “ To p T h r e e ”In the United States Air Force they are known as the “Top Three.” They are the leaders and men-tors known as senior non-commissioned officers, a position that holds as much responsibilities as is it does honor.

On May 19, eight members of the 725th Air Mobility Squadron were notified they will join the ranks of senior NCO as they were selected for promotion to master sergeant, their first step in their top three journey.

Master sergeant is one of the most significant promotions within the enlisted Air Force, as their duties shift from that of a technical nature to one of leadership and management. According to the Senior NCO Creed, the term "sergeant" is an ancient, honorable one that denotes a person

Master Sgt. selectees of the 725th AMS pose for a photo. Pictured left to right, (M) Sgt. James Harmon, (M) Sgt. Anthony Johnson, (M) Sgt. Perrick Johnson, (M) Sgt. Martin Rasmussen, (M) Sgt. James Destin, (M) Sgt. Richard McNeese and (M) Sgt. Larry Holland. (Not pictured (M) Sgt. Michael Bickel)

possessing special skills, trust, and integrity.“This is the first senior NCO rank in the Air

Force and is similar to making chief in the Navy,” said 725th AMS Commander Col. Scott Gaab. “It’s a significant accomplishment that reflects their dedication, hard work and leadership abilities.”

According to the Air Force, the average time for an airmen to reach the rank of master sergeant is 16 years. With that comes a wealth of knowledge and experience that is invaluable as leaders to the subordinates they are charged to lead and develop.

“The rank of master sergeant means they have mastered the requirements of the no-commis-sioned officer tier,” said 725th AMS Superinten-dent Chief Master Sgt. Earl Shaefer. “They have

displayed the ability to lead the enlisted force and are afforded privileges not afforded to others.”

Master Sgt. selectee James Dustin said he ac-credits the support of his wife and a lot of studying to his promotion. Master Sgt. selectee Richard McNeese also contributes his success to his wife and plans to have a more active role in the opera-tional world of the Air Force. When asked what they plan to do now they have made the rank of a senior NCO, both selectees agreed saying, “We are going to Disney World!”

“I'm incredibly proud of all the promotees for their unparalleled commitment to the U.S. Air Force and their unwavering service to a grateful country,” said Gaab. “It is an honor to serve with such outstanding professionals.”

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8 June 9, 2011 C LCOMMUNITY

American Red Cross CPR/AED For AdultsThe Red Cross is scheduled to hold an Adult CPR/AED training class tomorrow, 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Class fee is $35 and includes materials. Learn how to care for conscious and unconscious choking victims and how to perform CPR. Register at the Red Cross office in building 3293 or call 727-233 for more information.

Post Office ClosureThe Post Office and Fleet Mail Center will be closed tomorrow, 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. for a command function. They will resume operations from 12:30 - 5 p.m.

American Red Cross Babysitting Training ClassThe Rota American Red Cross is scheduled to hold a babysitting training class June 17, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Class fee is $45 and includes child/infant CPR and babysitting traing certification, first aid kit, backpack and course materials. Register at the Red Cross office in building 3293 or call 727-233 for more information.

Childbirth Preparation ClassThe OB clinic at USNHRS is scheduled to hold a childbirth preparation class for anyone more than 30 weeks pregnant June 24, 3 - 4:30 p.m. There will be a video portion, hands on activities and a tour of the labor and delivery unit. Call 727-3555 or 727-3511 to sign up.

Thrift Shop Summer HoursThe NMCRS Thrift Shop is scheduled to be open Mon., Wed. and the third Sat. of every month from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. until July 6 and closed July 4. If you have any questions, contact the NMCRS office at 727-1614.

Baby Basics & Breastfeeding ClassesThe NMCRS visiting nurses are scheduled to hold the following classes: Baby Basics, July 6, Sept. 7 and Nov. 2, 11 a.m. - noonBreastfeeding, July 20, Sept. 21 and Nov. 16, 11 a.m. - noonBaby Basics/Breastfeeding Combo, June 23, Aug. 25, Oct. 27 and Dec. 29, 5 - 7 p.m.To sign up or for more information, call NMCRS at 727-1614.

Budget for BabyAre you an expectant parent and want assistance planning for your new baby? This class provides resources to become more aware of the costs related to the birth of a child, and on making better financial choices. Sign up at the NMCRS office in building 3293. Call 727-1614 for more information.

EDIS Screening AvailableAre you concerned your baby isn’t rolling over yet, your toddler isn’t talking or your preschooler doesn’t do what his peers can? The Educational and Developmental Intervention Services is the place you can have your questions about your child age birth to three answered. We have screening questionnaires and can help your child develop needed skills (all through play activities!). Call 727-4029 or stop by building 1741 Calle Alicante in the Las Palmeras housing area.

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

STAPAre you an Active Duty Navy or Marine Corps spouse looking to go to school, but you don’t know where you’re going to get the money? Come in to the NMCRS to apply for an interest free loan to go to school! This is an overseas only program, so take advantage while you’re here! Call 727-1614 to make an appointment today!

UMUC Summer RegistrationUniversity of Maryland University College Europe summer session registration for distance education is available through June 12. Visit www.ed.umuc.edu or contact your local UMUC at 727-2917.

UMUC Offers ScholarshipsUniversity of Maryland University College Europe is offering a $500 Military Family Member Scholarship to help military spouses and dependents of active-duty ser-vicemembers to be used toward UMUC tuition and textbook fees for this summer and the $100 Orkand Family Military Book Award for enlisted servicemembers. Contact www.ed.umuc.edu/financial_aid or your local UMUC at 727-2917.

ERAU TERM V ClassesEmbry Riddle is offering ASCI405 Aviation Law meeting over 2 weekends this summer and MGMT422 Life Cycle Analysis for Systems and Programs in Aviation meeting July 9 - 15. Both classes officially start June 7. MATH112 College Mathe-matics for Aviation II officially starts July 7 and meets every Thursday for 9 weeks. To sign up, call us at 727-2984 or email rota@erau.edu.

UMUC Field Study CoursesExplore europe while earning university credit with field study courses. Scheduled field study courses: Cultural History of London II, held July 30 - Aug. 6 in England, and Picasso in Paris, held on August 6 - 13 in France. Visit www.ed.umuc.edu/fieldstudy or contact your local UMUC field representative at 727-2917.

Navy College is Now on FacebookNavy College has a new facebook page. Go online for information regarding test dates, school informa.tion and answers to your frequently asked questions. Search "Navy College Office Rota" at www.facebook.com.

Aviation Maintenance Mgmt Certificate Classes AvailableEmbry Riddle announces Aviation Maintenance classes. Complete a series of six classes with Embry Riddle and earn your Type 65 certificate in as little as 15 months. Test with the FAA in Europe and have ERAU pay for all testing expenses towards obtaining your A&P License. AMNT240- General Aeronautics would be of-fered in July. Sign up for this course at 727-2984 or email rota@erau.ed.

UMUC Graduate ProgramsUMUC offers four basic Graduate Programs: Counseling, Public Administration, Information Technology and Management Information Systems. Within the Public Administration program you can specialize in Health Care Administration, Envi-ronmental Management or Homeland Security. IStop by and speak with a UMUC representative in the Navy College Office Monday - Friday, 9 a.m.to 5 p.m.

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DGF SchoolsDGF Last Day of SchoolThe last day of school for DGF is scheduled for June 16. Classes will be dismissed at 11:30 a.m.

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 cou-pons for NEX products and services.

Sure Start Program Accepting ApplicationsThe DGF Sure Start program, a full-day, early intervention, preschool program, is now accepting applications for the 2011-2012 school year. Applications can be picked up from the elementary school office and returned by Aug. 19. Children and parents are not expected to meet all but some of these conditions:Child is four years old on or before Sept. 12Child in a family of E-4 and belowChild of low birth weight – under 5 pounds 8 ounces

Child has a parent whose primary language is not EnglishChild is in a family headed by single parentChild is in family with dual military parentsChild has three or more siblings close in rangeChild has an older sibling with a severe disabilityChild has a parent on remote assignment for 3 or more monthsChild has a parent who has not graduated high schoolChild has a parent who was a teenage parentApplicants E-4 and below have priority and applicants above E-9 will not be con-sidered. Acceptance emails will not be made before Aug. 26. For more informa-tion, call DGF at 727-4185/4187 or Sure Start at 727-1881.

This year’s Hospital Corpsman ball is scheduled to be held Friday, June 17 at Bodegas El Cortijo from 7 p.m. until midnight. Come have a chance to win prizes, enjoy the food, wine and a flamenco show and then dance the night away. Tickets will be sold May 23 through June 15 at the hospital quar-terdeck between the hours of 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.Ticket prices are:E1 - E3 30 eurosE4 35 eurosE5 40 eurosE6 45 eurosE7 and above 50 eurosFor more information contact HM3(FMF) Sposkoski at james.sposkoski@med.navy.mil or 727-3381.

113th Hospital Corpsman Ball

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Separating TAP WorkshopJune 13 -16, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Separating soon or within the next 12 months? Explore information about your transition from the military, the job search process, your benefits and your responsibilities. The Transition Assistance Program is here to assist you. Contact your Command Career Counselor to sign up.

Credit ManagementJune 14, 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.

Lunch & Learn: Spanish Cuisine VocabularyJune 14, noon – 1 p.m. The FFSC is scheduled to visit a local restaurant for a practical cooking class June 15. Before we go there, join us to learn all the basic vocabulary that you will need to prepare Spanish recipes.

Assertive Communication June 14, 1 – 2:30 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.

Lunch & Learn: Cooking ClassJune 15, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Enjoy a cooking class with a professional and surprise your friends with traditional menus from the area. You will learn how to pre-pare a three course menu and a Sangria recipe. When the hard work is over, lunch will be served. The class will take place at the local restaurant La Almadraba. Class fee: 20 euros per person.

Smooth MoveJune 16, 9 –11 a.m. If you have orders or are getting ready to PCS, 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.

Ten Steps to Federal EmploymentJune 17, 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.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.

Family Field Trip: Medina SidoniaJune 17, 8:45 a.m. - 3 p.m. Put on your walking shoes and enjoy this walking tour to

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

the old town of Medina Sidonia, one of Andalucia's most picturesque pueblos blancos (white villages). The town of Medina is located atop of a hill that overseas a wide valley. We will be walking downtown and exploring the main monuments with a local guide. After the visit there will be time for tapas or lunch. Field trip fee: 6 euros per person.

Resumé Review June 17 and June 24, 2 - 4 p.m. Have a current job announcement and need your resumé reviewed? Drop off or email your resume with the job announcement at least 24 hours prior to the review appointment. Individual half-hour sessions are available. Sign up and review your resumé with our specialists.

Daddy Boot CampJune 17, 1 - 2:30 p.m. Congratulations, Daddy! Now that the news has sunk in, come join us at FFSC to learn how to be a better dad and learn some tricks of the trade. All new dads & dad’s to be, come join us in this interactive class.

Saving & InvestingJune 21, 9 - 10 a.m. Retirement? Kids college? TSP? 401K? This dynamic workshop gives you information you need to make an informed decision about your future.

Calm, Cool, & Composed June 21, noon - 1:30 p.m. Anger is a natural emotion, but when we don’t express it appropriately, it can make life difficult. Come learn how to control your anger, not the other way around. You can choose to be calm, cool, and composed.

Federal Resumé FormatJune 21, 3 - 4 p.m. Target your federal resumé to highlight your qualifications to HRO and hiring managers. Learn about keywords, the certificate of eligibility and the special requirements of a federal r resumé.

June 16, 9 –11 a.m. If you have orders or are getting ready to PCS, you should be signing up for this course. It is designed for all military per-sonnel, DOD civilian personnel and family members departing the local area. Even if it is your umpteenth PCS, you might get some new and useful informa-tion about the PCS process, as well as information about your new duty station.

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On June 1, the Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) donated $202,467 to the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) on behalf of its cus-tomers and vendor partners.

“The Navy Marine Corps Relief Society is a very important resource for our military families,” said Rear Adm. (Sel) Glenn C. Robillard, Commander, NEXCOM. “As an organization that has been serv-ing our Sailors and Marines for over 106 years, we were proud to be able to partner with the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society and contribute money for their programs. The benefit ticket program allowed custom-ers to help the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society as well as realize an even better savings at their NEX. It was a win-win for both of them.”

Beginning in March, 42 of the NEXs sold NMCRS benefit sale tickets to customers for $5 each. The ticket entitled customers to specific discounts for a one-time purchase on either April 11 or 12. These benefit tickets and other fund raising activities within NEX stores raised a total of $158,028.

NEXCOM’s vending program also contributed to the NMCRS fund drive. With the help of its vendor partners, NEXCOM vending donated $44,439. Pro-ceeds are provided through the NEX sale of products through NEX vending machines located around the world.

“We are deeply grateful for the sustained and most generous financial support provided by the Navy Exchange Service Command over the years,” said

Rear Adm. Jan Gaudio, U. S. Navy, retired, Execu-tive Vice President of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society. “This commitment to supporting Sailors, Marines and their families in times of financial need follows the long tradition of caring for our own. During 2010, the Society provided nearly $50 million to meet the financial needs of nearly 100,000 clients. That equates to assisting nearly one in every five Sailors and Marines last year, providing more relief to more clients than any time since 1993 when the size of our Navy and Marine Corps was significantly larger. The most important message I can convey to Navy and Marine Corps families is that the Society is here to serve you. Think of the Society as your first resource when you have any unexpected financial emergency.”

10 June 9, 2011 C LRELIGION

Some weeks ago, the world was made aware that a group of U.S. Navy SEAL(s) had brought justice to Osama bin Laden. At that time, emotions ran high,

to be sure. I recall video foot-age of a celebration outside

the White House that evening, where, put simply, there was “much rejoicing;” a sentiment that I am sure was shared by many. But shortly thereafter,

a colleague shared with me some concerns he had noticed from some religious leaders over celebrating the death of a human being, however vile and evil he may have been.

Thus I consider this an important moral question to wrestle with in general, although particularly poignant after the death of bin Laden. Simply put, the dilemma is this: Should we delight and rejoice with exceeding joy that justice has been done? Or should we weep that this man’s life was destroyed, however responsible he was himself for making his own death necessary?

Evening Adult Bible Study This adult Bible Study begins with a meal at 6:30 p.m. Thursday evenings with group study from 7 - 8 p.m.

PWOC Bible StudyThe Protestant Women of the Chapel meet Thursdays, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. for Bible study, fellowship and food. All are welcome.

Weekly Bible StudyWe will be starting a new weekly Bible study at the cha-pel today, entitled “Seeing and Savoring Jesus Christ.” Dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. and the study itself runs from 7 - 8 p.m. To sign up or for more information, contact Chaplain Johnson at robert.d.johnson@eu.navy.mil.

AnnouncementsCall 727-2161 for more information on Chapel events.

The simple answer is “yes.”The Bible answers this question not with simple

platitudes or easy clichés, but by stating both an-swers as unequivocally and simultaneously true. In the Old Testament, we find God declaring: Do I take any pleasure in the death of the wicked? … Rather, am I not pleased when they turn from their ways and live? But simultaneously, the Hebrew Scriptures also exhort: Rejoice with [God], O heavens . . . for he avenges the blood of his children and takes ven-geance on his adversaries.

The New Testament, likewise, answers this di-lemma with such a complex “yes.” “Yes,” in that we should rejoice to see God’s justice done: I heard what sounded like the roar of a great multitude in heaven shouting: “Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God . . . He has avenged on [Babylon] the blood of his servants. But also “yes,” in that we should, like Jesus, weep to see destruction come upon even those who deserve such: Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you, how often I have longed to gather your children

together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were not willing!

Thus the simple answer (though in practice, it is hardly simple), is that we must both rejoice when justice is done, but weep that the person’s evil deeds required such justice to have been done. In following the Scripture as best as I can, I have worked to embrace both of these exhortations of Scripture: I attempt both to rejoice exceedingly that some aspect of justice was meted upon bin Laden in this life (though, granted, what God can do to bin Laden in executing his eternal justice is far worse than anything a Navy SEAL could do)… while, simultaneously, I attempt to deeply weep that bin Laden chose to persist in his life of rebel-lion and evil (making such an execution of justice necessary), rather than to repent and receive the forgiveness that is offered to every single one of us who lives in God’s world.

If you would like to speak with a chaplain for any reason please call the Religious Ministries Department at 727-2161.

God’s Wisdom Helps Find the Answers to Moral Questions

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Activities Flamenco

Iblauk (Country) in concert, tonight at 10 p.m., Sala Milwaukee, Avda. Bajamar, 10, El Puerto de Santa Maria. Tickets 4 Euros

Mirador Pop Festival, June 10-11, noon to early morn-ing, Baluarte de la Candelaria, Parque Genoves, Cadiz. Tickets from 20 Euros

More & Four Quarter Jazz, tomorrow at 11:30 p.m., Sala Milwaukee, Avda. Bajamar, 10, El Puerto de Santa Maria. Tickets 4 Euros

Sergio Dalma in concert, tomorrow at 9 p.m., Villa-marta Theater, Jerez de la Frontera

Raphael in concert, June 14, Auditorio Rocio Jurado, Sevilla

British group Asia in concert, June 18, Sala de Conci-ertos Paris, Malaga

John Mayall, guitar and harmonica player, June 19, Cervantes Theater, Malaga

6Grupos6 Festival, Hip Hop-Rap and Rock, June 25, at 10 p.m., Sal Paul, Paul Street, Jerez de la Frontera. www.guiadecadiz.com

Foo Fighters and The Gaslight Anthem, Music Festival, July 6, Madrid Sports Pavillion Sting in concert, July 15, Granada Bullring

Seal in concert, July 20, Sanlucar de Barrameda, Municipal Theater, Avenida de Las Piletas. Tickets 35, 40 Euros

Peter Andre in concert, July 22, Playa del Pinillo, Marbella

Ricky Martin “Music Soul Sex Tour”, July 27, Malaga

La Noche Blanca del Flamenco, Flamenco Festival, June 16, Cordoba

Flamenco, Jerez de la Frontera, Fridays and Sat-urdays at 9 p.m., El Lagar del Tio Parrilla, Plaza del Mercado Flamenco show – Rota, Saturdays at 6 p.m., Bombay Pub, Avenida San Fernando, Saturdays and Sundays 11:30 p.m., Mamajuana Pub, at the Marina

Flamenco show – Sanlucar de Barrameda, Fridays at 10 p.m., Bodega de Arte “A Contratiempo”

Flamenco, Bodega El Algarrobo, Siete Revueltas street, 7, El Puerto, Fridays and Saturdays at 10 p.m.

““Festy Kids”, June 12 and 19, Baluarte de la Can-delaria, Parque Genoves, Cadiz. Pop-rock and other activities for kids. Tickets: adults 5 euros.

El Rocio Pilgrimage, June 8 - 15, Almonte (Huelva)

Bullfight, June 19 and 23, at 7 p.m. at the Sevilla Bull-ring. Tickets at the bullring.

Como Bailan los Caballos Andaluces (How Andalusian Horses Dance), every Thursday at noon, Recreo de las Cadenas (Chains Palace), Avda Duque de Abran-tes, Jerez de la Frontera. Admission: 25 and 19 euros

“Ruta de los Sentidos”, El Puerto de Santa Maria, guid-ed tours of Bodegas Caballero, Bullring, San Marcos Castle and Food Market, www.rutadelossentidos.com

Hippie Market, Buy, sell and exchange.Sanlucar de Barrameda – Calle Ramón y Cajal.Sundays, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Flea Markets at Plaza de Andalucía, ChipionaSaturdays, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., and Jerez, Alameda Vieja (by the Castle), Sundays, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Visit Doñana National Park – www.visitasdonana.com Castillo de Luna, Rota, Weekend guided tours at 1 and 5 p.m. Ticket request in advance at the Tourist Office, Calle Cuna, 2

Eat/Drink2nd Ruta de la Tapa”, Cadiz, until June 12, typical and original tapas served in all the bars downtown

Gonzalez Byass Bodega – Jerez de la FronteraEvery day at noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Sandeman Bodega – Jerez de la FronteraMon., Wed. and Fri., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 and 1:30 p.m.

Corpus Christi CelebrationThe Celebration of Corpus Christi is held to honor the transformation of bread and wine into the actual body of Christ during mass. The name Corpus Christi is Latin for the body of Christ. Corpus Christi is celebrated throughout Spain with Bornos, Zahara de la Sierra, El Gastor, Arcos de la Frontera, El Puerto, Jerez, Sevilla, Granada and Toledo as some of the most recommended towns and cities to watch this celebration. People line the streets of the towns which are adorned with greenery as the solemn processions make their way through. This year Corpus Christi will be celebrated June 26.

FeriasFeria del Carmen y de la SalJuly 12 - 17, San Fernando

Feria y Fiestas de San Antonio June 9 - 13, Chiclana de la Frontera

ArtsPainting display by Diego Aragon, until June 13,Sala Doñana, Hotel Guadalquivir, Avenida Duquesa Isabel, Sanlucar de Barrameda

“Vientos del Norte”, hand-blown stained glass display by Markku Salo, until June 26, Santa Catalina Castle, Cadiz

Permanent photos displayed by several local artists, Sanlucar de Barrameda, Circulo de Artesanos art gal-lery, San Juan street, Mon. through Fri., 5 to 8 p.m.

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Congratulations David Glasgow Farragut High School Class of 2011

Bri'Anna Am'Mons Jacob Baker Kevin Banks Robert Brown

Maria Cruz Nuria Grankee Nicolas Hernandez Marco Hughes

Stephen SchaeferSergio RiveraGadiel Rivera Allana Shelton

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Congratulations David Glasgow Farragut High School Class of 2011

Robert Brown Isabel Castillo Marie Colon Ana Cordero Ramos

Nathan Mosk Lydia Payne Dustin Peris Victoria Quinones

Gannon Soares Yolanda Solis Ashley Stedge Tyler Worline

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The Rocio Pilgrimage is the most famous romeria (pilgrimage) in the region, attracting approximately a million people from around the country. This tradition began in the 15th century when a hunter from the village of Villamanrique discovered a statue of the Virgen Maria in a tree trunk very close to the Doñana Park. The devotion to the Virgen was the beginning of a local affair. It become more and more popular and grew into the present day pilgrimages that at-tract “rocieros” from as far away as Barcelona and the Canary Islands. Some “rocieros” will have travelled for weeks, some only a few days, camping under the stars. But all have come for the same reason: to visit El Rocio’s Ermita de Nuestra Senora (The Church of Our lady) and pay homage to La Virgen del Rocio (The Virgin of El Rocio), also known as La Reina de las Maris-mas (the Queen of the Wetlands) and La Blanca Paloma (the White Dove).

El Rocio Pilgrimage is a hamlet which comes to life just once a year when Catholic brotherhoods (approximately 110 throughout all Spanish territory) and many oth-ers flock to this area to pay tribute to the El Rocio Virgen (La Blanca Paloma) that is brought out of the

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church for display and veneration just for the occasion.

To reach the shrine, pilgrims (rocieros) must traverse part of the Doñana National Park, which is a protected area. Law enforcement is well organized with Guardia Civil and other working hard not only to keep order but also to protect the environment. Information cam-paigns combined with round-the-clock surveillance in order to keep both participants and National Park of Doñana safe every year. Many rocieros board the ferry in Sanlucar de Barrameda to cross the river over to the Doñana Park.

The climax of the pilgrimage is the weekend before Pentecost Monday. In the early hours of this Monday (June 13) the Virgen del Rocio is brought out of the church and paraded around the town, passing above brotherhoods' hous-es. This remarkable event is always televised on Canal Sur Television, the Andalusian regional television.

El Rocio Pilgrimage (June 8 - 15), is an important part of the culture and traditions of Andalucia.

If you decide to participate in this pilgrimage, be properly informed and accept the advice the experi-enced rocieros can give you. Cer-tainly, you will leave with a unique experience of faith and fellowship with thousands of pilgrims.

ACTIVITIES

CULTURE

Call Outdoor Recreation at 727-3101

June 24th - 26th.Sign up by June 20th. $310.Canoe descending and mountain biking.

July 1st - 4th.Sign up by June 22nd. $375.Canyon descending Rio Verde, mountain biking and hiking route in Los Cahorros.

GranadaAdventure Trips

MWR OUTDOOR RECREATION

This is a 7 week camp that will get your children off the couch with non-stop physical fitness exercises and games. Fitness instructor’s will be teaching yoga, step class, and zumba!

The Mighty Kids Camp will also be taking field tripsto MWR Outdoor Recreation for rock climbing,

MWR Housing Pool and MWR Golf Course.The camp is for ages 5 - 10 and $25 a week.

Call the Fitness Centerat 727-2565.

Mighty KidsMighty KidsSummer Fitness Camp

June 20th - August 3rd

Sign up by June 20th

travelerITT ext. 3101UPCOMING TRIPSDate Trip Sign up by Cost (adult/child)June 17 Dinner & Flamenco Show June 15 $60/$45June 18 Ronda Historical Tour June 15 $50/$35June 25 Marbella & Puerto Banus Tour June 22 $35July 1 - 3 Albufeira Weekend June 24 $225July 8 Bodega, Dinner & Flamenco Show July 6 $75/$45July 9 Ronda Historical Tour July 6 $50/$35

ALBUFEIRA WEEKEND July 1 - 3. Sign up by June 24. $225. Situated on the southern coast of Portugal, Albufeira is famous for its beaches, great food and shopping. During the visit to Albufeira, we’ll be staying at the 4-star Hotel Montechoro. You can spend the entire time at the beach, relaxing at the hotel pool or soaking up the Portuguese culture or eating thier local cusine. MWR is also providing transportation to and from the beach twice a day.

LIBERTY ext. 2527 (JUNIOR MILITARY)WATER WARS &CARIBBEAN BBQ June 10, 5 - 7 p.m. Prepare for a wet and wild reggae festival outside of the Liberty Center. There will be water balloons, slip-n-slides, water guns and more! Free Jerk Chicken and corn on the cob for all participants.

GANGSTER MOVIE MARATHON June 17, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Snacks willbe provided.

LIBERTY MARBELLA AND PUERTO BANUS TRIP June 25. Sign up by June 21. $25. Experience the lifestyle of the rich and famous! This trip is self-guided so feel free to roam and enjoy the area at your own pace.

LIBERTY DINING OUT June 23. Sign up by June 21. 7:30 - 10 p.m. $5 for transportation to the local Rota German restaurant.

LIBERTY GOLF DAY June 25. Liberty golfing day includes free lessons, free green fees, and club rentals all day for all eligible single and unaccompa-nied actve duty members.

4TH OF JULY BEACH BASH July 4, noon - 4 p.m. Sign up by July 2. Free. Kayaks, surfboards and other outdoor recreation equipment will be available for you to enjoy for free. Water and softdrinks will also be provided.

OUTDOOR ext. 3101BIKE RIDING IN LA VIAVERDE DE ROTAJune 15. Sign up by June 13. Free. The Via Verde ‘Greenways’ have been established throughout Spain by converting un-used railway lines into recreational areas for cycling, walking and horse riding thus bringing, much needed, jobs into rural areas.

HIKING EL BOSQUE - BENAMAHOMAJune 18. Sign up by June 15. $35. El Bosque-Benamahoma is a 4.5 km route of easy transit. It follows the course of the Majaceite river through a footpath that cross bridges of great beauty.

athleticsFITNESS CENTER ext. 25653RD ANNUAL BODYBUILDING AND FIGURE COMPETITION October 2011. Pick up your training program and nutrition information from our Fitness Specialist. In addition there will be a 1,000lb Club Lifting Competition.

GOLF COURSE ext. 2260FREE DRIVING RANGE BALLS June 11 - 25, 1 - 2:30 p.m. Hit as many range balls as you like for free. A golf instructor will be there to help you.

U.S. OPEN PICK-A-PRO June 18, 10:30 a.m. $10 plus green fees. Each player picks a Pro from the U.S. Open, this is a 18 Hole, 2 person team aggregate (you and your Pro). Your net score will be added to your Pro’s Saturday & Sunday scores.

ROTA LANES ext. 2260STUDENTS BOWL FREEALL SUMMER June - August. All students ages 18 and under are eligible for one free game of bowling everyday in June, July and August!

SUMMER BOWLING BASH June18, 1 - 4 p.m. $5. Enjoy 3 games of bowling, a slice of pizza and a soda for $5 during our Summer Bowling Bash.

YOUTH SUMMER LEAGUE June 27 - July 25, 3 - 5 p.m. . Every Monday, youth ages 10-18 can come compete with their 2 person team.

leisureCHAMPIONS ext. 1995HIP HOP NIGHTJune 18, 9 p.m. Free. Performances by JB, Anton, and Wool Street Journal. Beats played by Jeazy.

COMMUNITY CLASSES ext. 2527YOUTH SUMMER DANCE CAMP July 5 - 28, Tuesdays & Thursdays. $10 per 1 1/2 hr. class. Children will be entertained and learn a variety of dance routines and moves to an eclectic mix of music.

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

June 14, Father’s DayJune 21, First Day of SummerJune 28, Eric Carle birthday

SUMMER READING PROGRAM:A MID-SUMMER KNIGHT’S READ Tuesdays, June 20 - August18, 11:30 a.m. - noon. Sign up dates: June 20 - July 18. Kids from preschool to 8th grade. This year’s reading theme is ”Knights”.

THEATER ext. 2328FATHER’S DAY SPECIAL June 19. Thank you Dads! Gateway Theater is providing FREE admission to all Dads on Father’s Day when they come in with a paying family member.

youthSAC ext. 28392011 CAMP ADVENTURE June 20 - August 26. Open to all military & civilian family members ages 5-12. Register at SAC from 6:30 - 9 a.m. or 3 - 5 p.m.

MOVIE DAY June 16, 2 - 4:30 p.m. Popcorn and juice provided for all SAC children.

WET AND WILD CARNIVALJune 17, 2 - 4:30 p.m. Ages 5-12 yrs. All members of SAC are cordially invited to a fun-filled event, complete with giant inflatables, games, popcorn, snow cones, music & more!

YOUTH SPORTS ext. 4721TENNIS CAMP June 20 - 24, 5 - 7 p.m.$30. Ages 6 - 14.

X-Men are coming! June 10th

On Friday June 10th join us at either 6 p.m. or 10 p.m. for the new X-Men: First Class.

Madea Madness Jun 13th - 17th.

Movies starring Madea herself at 7:30 p.m. for FREE! On June 17th we will premiere the newest

Tyler Perry comedy, Madea’s Big Happy Family.

MWR THEATERS

Call 727-2328 for details

June 18th9 a.m. at Admiral’s Beach $15.

Sign up by June 17thThe event will consist of a 750-meter swim,

20k bike ride, and finish with a 5k run. Group categorieswill be based upon sign up numbers and ages.

$15 fee includes a tote bag.The event is open to all TEI cardholders.

Call the Fitness Center at 727-2565for more information.

Thursday, June 30thStarting at 4 p.mAt La Plaza Parking Lot, open field & battlefields

Call 727-1410 for more information

Andalusian Horse ShowLocal AF Band “Dead Wait”Local Band Solera 60

“VERVE PIPE” rock bandDJ between sets

Airtoys, kids games, carnival games, food, memorabilia...

Live at La Plaza!

ARMED FORCES ENTERTAINMENT & MWR PRESENTS

slantrock music with an edge... literally.

June 11th, 8 p.m. DJ Music 9 p.m. Slant Concert 10 p.m. Slant Meet & Greet and AutographsCall 727-1995 for details.

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B a t t e r U pMembers of Equipo de Softball traveled from Sevilla to compete in a friendly, but competitive, softball game against Rota’s Women’s Softball team June 5, at Naval Station Rota, Spain.

The five-inning, fast-pitch game gave players an opportunity to share and compare techniques while bonding with their Spanish counterparts.

“Every day, I witness the teamwork and benefits of our Navy and community working together with the Spanish,” said NAVSTA Rota Commanding Officer Capt. Scott Kraverath. “[The Spanish] are

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The game ended with Rota scoring the final run to defeat Sevilla 15-0. After the first victory, Rota played against Club de Softball Navegantes de Almeria. Rota won again, 9-5.

“It’s alway a good experience for the team to compete against their Spanish counterparts,” said Rota Head Coach Navy Career Counselor 1st Class Angel Rivera. “Their camaraderie and teamwork is amazing to watch.”

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(L-R) Coach Angel Rivera, Haley Hadaway, Natalia Rivera, Marie Colon and Coach Jim Flynn accept the All-Tournament awards after the DoDDs 2011 Eu-ropean Division Three Softball Championships held May 26 - 28 in Ramstein, Germany. Other team coaches voted picked Hadaway, Rivera and Colon as three of the twelve best players of the tournament.

DGF Girls Softball Take All-Tournament

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(Above) DGF Elementary third grade students, Savannah and Lydia, learn the proper way to use an AED.

(Above Right) A group of approximately 30 students and three teachers, studying at Arroyo Hondo Institute, Rota, Cadiz, visited the American side of the Base on May 25. Students visited DGF School, Housing Area, Fire Department and other facilities. The group had lunch at Pizza Villa, where they had the chance to rest and discuss aspects of the visit.

(Right) A group of Spanish military and commanders of commercial air lines visited a C5-Galaxy on May 19. Air Force members explained the characteristics of the aircraft The Toledo’s Flight Club members, accompanied by Spanish Navy Capitan de Corbeta (LCDR) Enrique Valdez.

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Sign up at the Puerto Sherry Paddle Club until June 21. Call 956-87-3510/618-44-0680 or email padelpuertosherry@xtremetennis.orgFee -10 euros for members; 15 euros for non-membersCategories:Absolute MenAbsolute WomenOver 40 MenMix

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Classical Dressage Lessons in Chipiona;T r y E l P l a t o a l C e n t r o !Sarah-Jane Clarke is an International Instructor and Trainer of Classical Dres-sage/Riding and has a small yard spe-

cializing in Purebred S p a n i s h h o r s e s l o c a t e d b e t w e e n C o s t a

Ballena and Chipiona in the Pine trees. She offers specialized lessons both individually or as a course to those that would like to learn this very special art form of riding.

Sarah-Jane hails from Suffolk in the U.K. and grew up with horses as a child via a friend who rescued them. Since the early nineties, she has devoted herself to the Pure bred Span-ish horse. She started her equestrian career at the University of Wales com-pleting two Equine degrees and went on to manage several renowned yards around Europe. She has studied at the Royal Spanish riding school in Jerez and under instructors of the Spanish riding School of Vienna.

After nearly ten and a half years liv-ing near Sevilla, Sarah-Jane moved her business to the Rota area after falling in love with the Coastline. Her lessons are for those who would like to learn the art of riding correctly, who want to improve their seat and those that want to experience riding the beautiful and talented Purebred Spanish horse. She says her methods are gentle both on the horses and riders. Lessons are al-ways private and are 45 minutes. She teaches a discipline and caters to each rider’s individual needs, whatever the level (from never ridden on a horse to advanced level). Lessons are thorough and riders will leave feeling a true con-nection with the horse.

Livery service is also offered for privately owned horses. The horses are looked after by Sarah-Jane and her assistant. The horses are turned out everyday and worked six days a week. Training services given from backing the horses to bringing them to advanced movements.

Every few months she offers different courses such as photography courses specializing in the Spanish horse. This

is ideal for anyone who has an interest in horses, but does not ride. Basically, students will see Spanish horses at liberty, will be taken to beautiful studs and the school at Jerez to study and get photographic footage.

Last, but not least, Sarah-Jane is a specialist in Purebred Spanish hors-es. She has sold quality horses World Wide and will help anyone to find their dream horse what ever their budget.

The doors are open to anyone who would like to visit, learn about the Span-ish horse and Classical dressage. The horses train daily so there is always something to see and learn even from the ground. All are welcome. Find out more at www.eliteandalusians.com

Some friends of ours recommend Plato al Centro, saying they really like the place, so we tried it the weekend before last. We came away very pleased with the food and the service. Everything we tried was delicious and the service was attentive without be-ing a bother. We tried what they call a tepid salad, called such because of the dressing, not the ingredients: let-tuce, poached baby eels, mushrooms, a special salt “al Oporto” and a vinai-grette/quince dressing. Next it was “Calamares Pelayo”; baby squid with caramelized onions and Rueda wine served with perfectly done white rice and beef sweetbreads that were very tender and tasty. Plato al Centro is located in the Centro Comercial Vista-hermosa, it has a very modern, chick décor and is a great place for tapas or a meal. One word of advice, if you go on a weekend, it is a good idea to reserve because it fills up. If you have yet to try this restaurant; do so, you will be happy you did! They are open every day from 1:30 until 5:30 or 6 p.m. depending on the affluence of customers and they open again at 8:30 p.m.

A paddle tennis tournament is planned at Puerto Sherry; the informa-tion is on this page. If you like to play, sign up and have fun.

The Al Andalus club #1788-59 is need of new blood and new leadership.

The Al Andalus Toastmasters Club was chartered May 2000. If anyone in the community is interested in re-building this Toastmasters club please

The pool area of the Hotel Duque de Nájera

contact Distinguished Toastmaster Mike Monroy. Email: mikemonroy1@gmail.com, cell/movil: 636-79-6115 or 956-81-6018. Al Andalus TMC is in Area/Region Andalus-Madrid; Division H (Spain & Portugal) and District 59 (Western Continental Europe) www.district59.org.

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Prizes:Nights in Hotel Puerto SherryLunch or dinner in La Regata RestaurantSports Equipment

***All participants will get 1 free hour on the court***

Thursday, June 9th 7:30 p.m. X-Men Origins: Wolverine ☺ (PG13), 107’

Friday, June 10th 6 p.m. X-Men First Class (PG13), 140’ 10 p.m. X-Men First Class (PG13), 140’

Saturday, June 11th 2:30 p.m. Soul Surfer (PG), 106’ 5 p.m. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules ☻ (PG), 90’ 7:30 p.m. Your Highness (R), 102’ 10 p.m. Scream 4 (R), 104’ Drive-In 10:30 p.m. Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (PG13), 137’

Sunday, June 12th 2:30 p.m. X-Men First Class (PG13), 140’ 6 p.m. Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (PG13), 137’

Monday, June 13th 7:30 p.m. Diary of a Mad Black Woman ☺ (PG13), 116’

Tuesday, June 14th 7:30 p.m. Madea’s Family Reunion☺ (PG13), 107’

Wednesday, June 15th 7:30 p.m. Madea Goes to Jail ☺ (PG13), 103’

Thursday, June 16th 2:30 p.m. Kung Fu Panda 2 (PG), 140’ 5 p.m. Sucker Punch ☻ (PG13), 110’ 7:30 p.m. I Can Do Bad All By Myself ☺ (PG13), 113’

Friday, June 17th 2:30 p.m. Rio (G), 96’ 5 p.m. Source Code ☻ (PG13), 93’ 7:30 p.m. Madea’s Big Happy Family (PG13), 106’ 10 p.m. Water for Elephants (PG13), 121’ Drive-In 10:30 p.m. X-Men First Class (PG13), 140’

Water for Elephants Starring: Reese Witherspoon, Robert Pattinson, Christoph Waltz, Paul Schneider, Jim Norton

(PG13) Drama, Sci-Fi, 121’

Jacob Jankowski is about to take his final exams in veterinary medicine at Cornell when his parents are killed in a car accident. He drops out and joins Benzini Brothers, a second-rate traveling circus trying to survive during the Depression.

Soul SurferStarring: AnnaSophia Robb, Dennis Quaid and Helen Hunt

(PG) Action, Drama, Family, 106’

A teenage surfer girl summons the courage to go back into the ocean after losing an arm in a shark attack.

X-Men First Class (PG13) 140’. Action, Adventure, Dra-ma, Sci-Fi. Starring: James McAvoy, Michael Fassbende, Jennifer Lawrence. Before they took the names Professor X and Magneto, they were closest of friends, working together, with other Mutants, to stop the greatest threat the world has ever known.

Scream 4 (R) 111’. Horror, Mystery, Suspense, Thriller. Star-ring: Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, David Arquette. New De-cade. New Rules. Ten years have passed, and Sidney Prescott, who has put herself back togeth-er thanks in part to her writing, is visited by the Ghostface Killer.

Madea’s Big Happy Family (PG13) 106’. Comedy, Drama. Starring: Tyler Perry, Loretta Devine. Madea jumps into ac-tion when her niece, Shirley, receives distressing news about her health. All Shirley wants is to gather her three adult children around her and share the news as a family.

Kung Fu Panda 2 (PG) 90’. Animated, Comedy, Family. Star-ring: Jack Black, Angelina Jolie, Dustin Hoffma. Po joins forces with a group of new kung-fu masters to take on an old enemy with a deadly new weapon.

MWR THEATERS OTHER PICKS THIS WEEKTHIS 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.

X-Menare coming! June 10thOn Friday June 10th join us at either 6 p.m. or 10 p.m. for the new� X-Men: First Class.

Father’s DaySpecial June 19th, 2:30 - 10 p.m. Gateway Theater is providing FREE admission to all Dads on Father’s Day when they come in with a paying family member.