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https://www.cnic.navy.mil/rota August 25, 2011 Volume 21 Issue 33 U.S. Naval Activities, Spain
CTF 68 Changes Command
Adventures in Ireland ContinuedPart Two of Carolina’s Irish Chronicles
Back to SchoolNeed-to-Know Information from DGF
Story Pg. 11
Story Pg. 6
Captain Bradley Martin Takes Over as CommodoreStory Pg. 4
2 August 25, 2011 C LCOMMAND
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Captain Bradley Martin takes the helM as the new CoMModore of Ctf 68 at a Change of CoMMand CereMony held at naVsta rota aug. 19. read all aBout the CereMony on page 4.
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https://www.cnic.navy.mil/rota August 25, 2011 Volume 21 Issue 33 U.S. Naval Activities, Spain
CTF 68 Changes Command
Adventures in Ireland ContinuedPart Two of Carolina’s Irish Chronicles
Back to SchoolNeed-to-Know Information from DGF
Story Pg. 11
Story Pg. 6
Captain Bradley Martin Takes Over as CommodoreStory Pg. 4
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B a c k t o S c h o o l T i m eHola Rota,I hope all of you have thoroughly enjoyed your sum-
mer here in Rota, as it’s time to buckle down and prepare for a change of pace – yes, the return to school is right around the corner.
For some it conjures dread - but I believe most are excited to get back in the swing of things, meeting new teachers, making new friends and sharing new experiences. Many here on base are hurriedly preparing for Monday’s return; the David
Glasgow Farragut staffs are prepping classrooms, kids are fighting the late day sun in their quest to get to bed a little earlier, and maybe some parents are even a little excited to get back some of that much-needed “me” time during the day. One thing is for sure – the end of summer is nearing soon. Luckily, we still have quite a bit of warm weather and sunlight ahead of us, so maybe the transition won’t be very difficult.
Many here in our community are heavily invested in the education of our kids. Family is a major priority and we are fortunate to have partnerships established here that are committed to the well-being of our students. Between the outstanding school staff, the medical community at the Naval Hospital, Child and Youth Pro-grams, MWR and even Security, we are well-stocked
with people who put a premium on the safety, security and well-being of our families.
The elementary school is welcoming its new principal, Mr. Walter Wilhoit, who arrived with his family from Yoko-suka. He’s a Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) veteran, beginning his 22nd year of working with overseas military families. Welcome to Rota!
Also, the elementary school is hosting its 11th Annual Opening Day Celebration Monday. The event allows the students to become familiar with their surroundings while giving the parents the opportunity to enjoy an open house-type atmosphere where they can meet the teach-ers and staff in somewhat of a less formal environment. There’s even a picnic lunch that day, so bring a blanket or some lawn chairs and enjoy the day. Remember, it’s a short day for the elementary students.
The middle and high schoolers will have an orienta-tion/familiarization-type first day where they’ll learn what to expect and what is expected of them at school. Their Open House event for parents is Sept. 8 from 4 – 6:45 p.m. You can find more back-to-school information on Pages 6 – 9 of this week’s Coastline.
I wish all of you a wonderful experience as school gets back in gear. I was always very excited to get back and see what opportunities and experiences awaited me. I hope you are feeling that same energy and enthusiasm as you prepare for the 2011-2012 school. Good luck!
CAPTAIN'SCORNER
Capt. Scott C. KraverathCOMNAVACTS Spain
August 25, 2011 3C L NEWS
MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS) -- Navy Personnel Com-mand launched an Enlisted Retention Board online feedback poll on its Web site Aug. 19 that allows Sailors
Online Feedback Tool Asks S a i l o r s E R B Q u e s t i o n s froM naVy personnel CoMMand puBliC affairs
to learn more about the board.The short, non-scientific, online poll features links to
Enlisted Retention Board (ERB) information. Participation is voluntary and confidential, and Navy
Personnel Command (NPC) does not track or identify participants. The online feedback tool will run for two weeks and can be completed by any visitor to the Web site at www.npc.navy.mil.
The ERB convened at Navy Personnel Command (NPC) Monday. The quota-based board will review the records of approximately 16,000 Sailors from 31 over-manned rates who meet the eligibility criteria outlined in NAVADMIN 129/11. The ERB will identify about 13,000 Sailors for retention based on available quotas. An esti-mated 3,000 Sailors will not be retained on active duty.
The Navy is overmanned and must reduce the number of Sailors on active duty to meet the number required by law.
"We value every Sailor and family, so the decision to establish this board was made after careful consid-eration," said Quinn. "We simply had to face the reality of the situation. Unlike the drawdown nearly 10 years ago, we are providing the opportunity this time, on a level playing field, for all to compete to stay."
Sailors who are not selected for retention can apply for the Selected Reserves or Individual Ready Reserves and will have access to the Navy's Transition Assistance Program for benefits and employment counseling.
NPC first implemented its online feedback service in 2008 and has had nearly 400,000 participants in more than 80 topics.
Chief Hospital Corpsman Daryhl Tolley gives Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Ramon Eusebio permission to process a set of permanent change of station (PCS) orders. Tolley and Eusebio are hospital corpsman detailers at Navy Personnel Command (NPC).
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Preparing for a Smooth Transition
Rosario (Charo) Marquez Jaen prepares more than 450 room keys prior to the arrival of Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 5 earlier this month. This is one of the many tasks associated with the turnover of the Sea-bee battalions.
Jaen worked closely with NMCB 74 and NMCB 5 to ensure a smooth transition of the outgoing and incoming personnel and that the room utilization inventory is accurate. Inventory information is utilized by the Region and Com-mander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) to plan for future funding projects.
4 August 25, 2011 C LNEWS
Members of Commander, Naval Expeditionary Task Force Europe and Africa (CTF) 68 welcomed their new commodore during a change of command ceremony at Naval Station Rota, Spain, Friday.
Captain Bradley Martin relieved Capt. Martin Beck, with Commander, U.S. 6th Fleet Vice Admiral Harry Harris presiding over the change of command.
“From the time that Marty took command, he set out to build a high-performance fighting machine; a task force that is immediately and easily identified as a winner, a task force with a reputation for aggres-siveness, a task force that adjusts to change on its own, with its eye on the future, even as it focuses on the mission at hand,” said Harris.
Beck has led CTF 68 since July 2009. The Task Force consists of nearly 1,300 Sailors and Marines who make up Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 8, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 5, Marine Corps Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team Company Europe, Mobile Expeditionary Security Squadron 2 and Underwater Construction Team 1. The Task Force’s subordinate units span Europe, Africa and the Middle East.
CTF 68 Changes
Commandstory By Jan haMMond, Coastline
Beck said this ceremony marks the transfer of authority, responsibility and accountability from one commander to another as well as the opportunity to speak to each of the Sailors and Marines who give so much to preserve liberty, provide national defense and to offer a taste of freedom to others who have never known it.
“Martin is a seasoned, former amphibious group commander, and it is with great pride that I surrender the reigns of the greatest task force in Naval Forces Europe and Africa to you,” said Beck. “Take care of the troops, and I am confident they will always take care of you as they have me.”
Martin thanked Beck for his hospitality and thor-ough turnover.
“Your selfless leadership has resulted in this truly great task force,” said Martin. “It is a tremendous honor for me to be a part of it.”
Harris said he knows Martin is up to the task.“You will be tested, and you will certainly be chal-
lenged,” said Harris. “But the wealth of experience you bring to Task Force 68 makes you the perfect choice to lead this group of Sailors and Marines.”
Captain Martin Beck, outgoing Commodore of Commander, Naval Expeditionary Task Force Europe and Africa (CTF) 68 speaks during the unit's change of command ceremony aboard Naval
Vice Admiral Harry Harris (left), Commander, U.S. 6th Fleet, presents Capt. Martin Beck, outgoing commodore of Commander, CTF 68, the Legion of Merit during the change of command ceremony.
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6 August 25, 2011 C LCOMMUNITY
The Wilhoits have arrived in Spain from Japan! "I am thrilled to be assigned as the incoming principal of the
Rota and Sevilla school communities for School Year 2011-12! This year begins my 22nd year with DoDEA; having previ-ously served in Germany, England and Japan, as a classroom teacher, school administrator, district-level staff developer and chief of staff. I have taught first and third through sixth grades in a variety of settings to include self-contained classroom, gifted cluster, and multi-age. Most recently, my family and I were stationed at Combined Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY), Japan, where I was principal of The Sullivans School, the largest school in DoDEA with as many as 1,300 students. I look forward to my next educational adventure in Spain. Da-vid Glasgow Farragut - Rota Elementary School and Sevilla Elementary/Middle School, having just finished their accredita-tion reviews in school year 2010-11, have a fine reputation for excellence and student achievement. I accept the challenge to step into two such prestigious schools and desire to partner with both school communities to continue to promote school cultures of academic excellence and achievement.
Among my educational priorities are:• teachers and students are fully engaged in the daily busi-
ness of teaching and learning - teaching bell to bell making the most of every school day.
• literacy and numeracy are key foundational skills – all students should read and problem solve every day.
• technology is a way of the present, not only the future - our students are digital natives while most of us are digital
W a l t e r W i l h o i t There's a New Principal in Town By walter wilhoit, dgf eleMentary prinCipal
immigrants. They can teach us a thing or two.
• the early childhood is the critical time to acquire another language – what better place to capitalize on our host nation and continuing DoDEA initiative, FLES.
• and school and home must join in partnership to promote student success – the more engaged parents are in their children’s school, the higher their achievement.
I am a graduate of Lubbock Christian University, in Lubbock, Texas. I received my master’s degree from Texas Tech University, and I am writing my doctoral dissertation with Liberty University concentrating on research in early childhood education. I am originally from Portales, N.M., where I grew up the youngest of six children of a dairy and alfalfa hay farmer. I learned the value of hard work on the family farm and even milked the family cow through my senior year in high school.
I look forward to becoming an integral part of the school communities in Rota and Sevilla. Let’s hear it for a great school year 2011-12!"
Walter Wilhoit
Walter Wilhoit, DGF Elementary and Sevilla Elementary/Middle School Principal.
The Navy Exchange (NEX) wants to help its customers pay for their chil-dren’s college education through its A-OK Student Reward Program. Four times per school year, four students will be the recipients of a $5,000, $3,000 $2,000 or $1,000 U.S. Savings Bond.
Any eligible full-time student with a B grade point average equivalent or better, as determined by their school system, may enter the drawing. Eli-gible students include dependent chil-dren of active duty military members, reservists and military retirees enrolled in first through twelfth grade. Each student may enter only once each grading period and must re-enter with each qualifying report card.
To enter the drawing, stop by any NEX with a current report card and have a NEX associate verify the minimum grade average. Then fill out an entry card and obtain an A-OK ID, which entitles the student to discount coupons for NEX products and ser-vices.
The Navy Exchange Service Com-mand (NEXCOM) has been offering students a chance to win a savings bond through its A-OK Student Reward Program since 1997. Since the pro-gram began, NEXCOM has awarded $504,000 in savings bonds with the help of its generous vendor partners.
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P l a y i n g t h e C o i n G a m e
This year at DGF Elementary, all grade levels will be using a new math series. To prepare for teaching the new math series, the third through sixth grade faculty mem-bers came back to school a day early to attend math training while pre-kindergarten through second grade faculty members came back two days early for training.
The training focused on getting faculty members familiar with the new math series materials, look at the correlation of the new series with their grade level standards and to discuss the best way to implement the new series.
Above, Ms. Kowalski collects her coins as Ms. Dufka looks on.
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Newcomer’s Forum Come learn about your child's new school at the Newcomer’s Forum, an orientation for new families of elementary students, tomorrow, at 3 p.m. in the DGF multi-purpose room.
DGF Elementary Class ListsThe class lists for DGF elementary will be posted outside the library at the school no later than tomorrow, at 4 p.m.
First Day of School The first day of school begins Monday, at 8:55 a.m. for elementary stu-dents and 8:30 a.m. for middle and high school students.
No School for DGF StudentsThere will be no school for DGF all students Sept. 5 in honor of Labor Day.
Middle and High School Open HouseA DGF Middle/High School open house is scheduled for Sept. 8, 4 - 6:45 p.m.
Early Release for DGF StudentsDGF will have an early release Sept. 16 at 11:30 a.m. for middle and high school students and 1:30 p.m. for elementary students.
No School for DGF StudentsThere will be no school for all DGF students Oct. 10 in honor of Columbus Day.
DGF Pep Rally and Football GameDGF will hold a pep rally Sept. 9 and the first game of the season will be Sept. 10 as Rota takes on Sigonella.
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Dear Parents and Students of DGF Middle and High School,
Welcome to David Glasgow Farragut Middle and High School, home of the Admirals.
On Monday, the first day of school, all students should report to the patio in front of the library by 8:30 a.m.
New students: just follow the crowd. Students will be grouped alphabetically within their grade level. These student groups will go through an orientation that in-cludes: vision and health check, a campus tour, com-puter rules, password, locker assignments, sports and activities briefing, picking up class schedules/planner purchase, student handbook review and an information center introduction.
Orientation will conclude at noon, when students will have an opportunity to eat a sack lunch. In order to buy lunch, students must have lunch tickets. Lunch tickets will be on sale on Monday (only) at the school and are available any time at the NEX. After lunch, students will go to each one of their classes in an abbreviated schedule. Students will get a brief orientation to each teacher's expectation and any special supply needs.
School will be dismissed at our normal dismissal: 3:30 p.m. Regular classes will start on Tuesday. We
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will have all seven classes Tuesday and Wednesday.
On Thursday, students will go to period one through four, and on Friday students will go to classes five through seven and then seminar.
Middle school students (grades seven and eight) are asked to have a 3" three-ring binder. All students are required to have their own agenda planner to keep track of assignments. We have agenda planners available for purchase for $5. All proceeds from the sale of the planners go into the student activity general fund and will be used to purchase next school year's planners.
Students do not have to purchase the school plan-ners, but they must have a planner. I recommend parents and students wait until they meet the teachers before they buy supplies, other than paper, pens and pencils needed for the first day.
Open House for parents will be on Sept. 8th from
NAPLES, Italy – Begin-ning school year 2011-2012, meal prices for students participating in the Department of Defense (DoD) Student Meal Program will un-dergo a DoD-mandated three-year phased in-crease in Navy Region Europe, Africa, South-west Asia.
The first year will see a 50 cent increase per meal, followed by a 25 cent increase in each of the second and third years, for students paying the full price for their lunches. Households qualifying for the free or reduced meal programs will not be impacted.
During school year 2011-2012, school food authorities at DoDDS (Department of Defense Dependents Schools) will charge elementary students $2.55 and secondary students $2.70 under the new pricing structure.
By the fall of 2013, elementary students paying full price for a school-provided lunch will be charged $3.05 and secondary students $3.20 in the third year of the increase.
Cost of Full-Price Meals at DoDDS Increases By lt. tiM hawkins, naVy region europe, afriCa, southwest asia puBliC affairs
College Entrance Testing for SY 2011/2012
Most four (4) year colleges require that students submit the results of either the College Board Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) Reasoning Test with or without the SAT Subject Tests, or the American College Test (ACT). Test dates and registration deadlines are as follows:
COLLEGE BOARD SAT/SAT Subject Tests Register at: www.collegeboard.com TEST DATES REGISTRATION DEADLINE October 1, 2011 September 9, 2011 November 5, 2011 October 7, 2011 December 3, 2011 November 8, 2011 January 28, 2012 December 30, 2011 May 5, 2012 April 6, 2012
Fees: SAT I $47.00 SAT Subject Tests
(1) Basic registration $21.00 (2) Language Test with Listening add $21.00 (3) All other subject tests add $10.00
PSAT/NMSQT Register in the guidance office.
DoDDS requires all 10th and 11th graders to take this test. 10th and 11th graders are all automatically signed up to test. We recommend that 9th graders take this exam for practice.
TEST DATES October 12, 2011 This is the only PSAT/NMSQT test date for the school year.
Fees: The fee for the 2011 PSAT/NMSQT is $14.00. DoDDS will pay the fee for all 10th and 11th graders this year.
AMERICAN COLLEGE TESTING (ACT) Register at: www.actstudent.org High School Code 578550 Test Center 870600
Fee: $33.48 for the ACT. The optional writing test is an additional $15.00*. *Indicates ACT Plus Writing is offered TEST DATES REGISTRATION DEADLINE October 22, 2011* September 16, 2011 December 10, 2011* November 4, 2011 February 11, 2012* January 6, 2012 April 14, 2012* March 9, 2012
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) EXAMINATIONS Information in the Guidance Office Fee: Free to all students enrolled in an AP course at DGF. All AP students are required to take the corresponding exam to obtain the weighted credit. TEST DATES REGISTRATION DEADLINE May 7 - 11, 2012 (Monday-Friday) March 15, 2012 May 14 - 18, 2012 (Monday-Friday) March 15, 2012
ETS SCHOOL CODE NUMBER 578550
TEST CENTER NUMBER 59-670
4 - 6:45 p.m. Open house is a great opportunity for you to meet your teen's teachers and learn firsthand what his or her expectations are for the course and the students, the course standards and grading policies. I am very excited to welcome all our new and returning families for what I know will be another very successful school year and partnership in learning.
Doug McEnery, DGF Middle/High School Principal
The cost of a reduced-price meal will remain unchanged through school year 2013-2014.
Changes in the DoD Student Meal Program, mandated by the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010, are being phased-in over the three year period to minimize the financial impact on families.
The DoD Student Meal Program remains a subsidized USDA-approved and nutritious option for families with school-age children.
For more information on DoDDS meal programs, families are encouraged to contact local school administrators.
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DGF Teachers Prepare for New School Year
On Wednesday, the David Glasgow Farragut (DGF) faculty gathered in the multi-purpose room to be welcomed back for the beginning of the 2011/2012 school year by their respective principals and Naval Station Rota Commanding Officer Capt. Scott Kraverath.
Kraverath gave a welcome back speech (pictured above) and the principals each introduced their new staff members while the Parent Teacher Student As-sociation (PTSA) provided a continental breakfast (pictured right)for the DGF staff.
The faculty was given time to chat before returning to their respective class-rooms to begin the preparing for the new school year.
story and photos By patti rzeznik, dgf eleMentary
Boxes will be
picked up:
August 31, 2011
to the
Drop off boxes are located at the commissary and the chapel
www.defense.gov/FedsFeedFamilies
@FedFoodDriveFeds Feed Families
10 August 25, 2011 C LRELIGION
An acquaintance of mine and his wife were visiting Rota once, and we got together for a Spanish dinner out in town. We have known each other for a short
time, and neither of us had met the other's spouse. My bride wasn’t so sure about this “date” but she was very supportive.
We soon discovered my friend grew up in the same lo-cale as my wife and shared not only the same number of chil-dren but the same break down
of one daughter and two boys. The more we talked, the more we discovered similarities in our journey in the Navy and how we came to be where we are.
Neither of us had any desire to be a pastor, let alone a chaplain in the Navy. Though I only briefly thought
PWOC Kick-Off EventThe Protestant Woman of the Chapel would like to invite all ladies to their Fall Kick-Off event at the Chapel, scheduled for Sept. 1 at 9:30 a.m.
Weekly Bible StudyThe weekly Bible study entitled “Seeing and Savoring Jesus Christ” is held every Thursday. 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 [email protected].
CCD, First Holy Communion and Confirmation ClassesDeadline for registration is Sunday with classes scheduled to begin Sept. 11. Contact Melissa Williams at [email protected] or call 630-76-4252 to register.
Chapel Job OpeningsThe following two positions are currently available at the Chapel: Protestant Director of Religious Education and Catholic Priest. Contact the Chapel at 727-2161 for more information.
AnnouncementsCall 727-2161 for more information on chapel events.
about joining the Navy right out of high school, I never gave it much thought after going to college. My friend had a similar experience. He never intended to go to college and both of us absolutely recoiled at the thought of having to get up in front of a crowd and preach. Faith in Christ was important to both of us, but who wants to be a preacher? Neither wife grew up thinking “I want to marry a man who will be a pastor.”
Our paths seemed to mirror each other. It seemed like we were old friends. The evening quickly slipped away, and midnight was upon us before we knew it. It was one of the more memorable evenings I've had in Rota, and we promised to see each other down the road.
So what's the lesson here? Sometimes we get so wrapped up in predetermined notions of how things will go, that we paralyze ourselves with negative expecta-tions. Had we not ventured out together, we would have
missed a great evening. Now don't get me wrong, this is not an article simply encouraging you to have a "positive attitude." I am the worst example of this. Pessimism abounds! I am prone to worry and plan for the worst, especially in the dark hours of the night.
In Christ, we have forgiveness for this sin of worry and negativism. In His forgiveness, in His love and mercy, we can find rest. We can face the new and coming day with His peace. There is a prayer that helps me at these times, one I’ve often prayed on a ship and in Iraq. “Be present merciful God, and protect us through the hours of the night, so that we who are wearied by the changes and chances of life may find our rest in You, though Jesus Christ our Lord.”
If you would like to speak with a chaplain for any reason, please call the Religious Ministries Depart-ment at 727-2161.
Take a Chance in Life and Embrace Change
CHAPLINES
Chaplain lynn Christensen
August 25, 2011 11C L VISTA
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G u i n n e s s Lake
Carolina’s
Irish Chronicles Part 2
Wicklow
An old Protestant church.
Braving the strong winds on t
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shores of Guinness Lake.
Sue Zen Chew stops for a tea at Scotsman’s Bay, Dun Laoghaire.
Headstones and ruins.
Scotsman’s Bay, Dun Laoghaire.
Serenity.
Sheep grazing through the fields of
Glendalough.
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Carolina’s
Irish Chronicles Part 2
An old security tower built when the Vikings were a threat.
Glendalough
Striking a pose at the "P.S. I Love You" bridge.
Scotsman’s Bay, Dun Laoghaire.
Serenity.
As our road trip continued, we passed through valleys and tree tunnels that made us
feel like we were in an olden day movie - wanting to walk through them in awe. When we reached Glendalough, we were taken to see a hidden lake called “Guinness
Lake." The lake is called Guinness Lake because the water literally looks like the
beer - dark and brown. Near the lake, at the bottom of the hill, we saw the house
the Guinness family constructed and lived in. Apparently, Michael Jackson and the
Beatles once lived there too. Our next stop was to see one of the main spots where the movie “P.S. I Love You”
was filmed. Richard LaGravenese, the director of the movie, wanted to use a specific
bridge in Glendalough for one scene in the movie. When we drove by it, everyone in our
bus went crazy! We stopped near the bridge to walk and take pictures of it. Along
the bridge there were small waterfalls with rocks to stand on. At this point, Sue and
I went camera crazy taking funny pictures of each other near the waterfalls and
bridge.
After we were done visiting the “P.S. I Love You” film spot, we went to see where
the 13th century-based movie “Braveheart” was filmed. Although the movie is about a
Scottish hero, it was filmed in Wicklow, Ireland. The specific spot is called “Sally Gap,”
where you will find wild Irish mountains and purple heather growing - a beautiful
spot to film a movie.When we had finished going to all of the locations where these movies were filmed, we
were taken to a small village in Wicklow to eat at a local pub. We enjoyed an Irish
beef stew and a pint of Guinness to regain energy for our visit to the two lakes in
Wicklow National Park. Before seeing the two lakes, we passed by ruins, headstones and a round tower that
was built as a security tower when the Vikings used to be a big threat. Certain
headstones we saw had the Celtic cross on them and others had a Christian symbol.
It was very interesting to see and learn at the same time. Beyond the ruins were the two lakes we wanted to see. Our tour guide let us walk
along the lakes for an hour and take photographs. This was one of my favorite
spots of my entire journey. Our time in the countryside of Wicklow was definitely different than the city life we
had been exposed to in Dublin. Visiting the outskirts, seeing all of the green in the valleys and mountains, the lakes and the sea - it was all gorgeous. Going to Wicklow and Glendalough changed my perspective of Ireland completely. This was what I had seen in photographs all of my life, and finally getting to see it in person was a completely different experience.
I hope that these chronicles bring desires to visit Ireland and the beauty that is holds. It truly is a wonderful place.
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Activities
Flamenco
“Abolengo” flamenco guitar concert by Paco Cepero, tonight, at 9:30 p.m., San Marcos Castle, Plaza Alfonso X El Sabio El Puerto de Santa Maria, tickets 25 euros
Flamenco show by Anabel Valencia, Juan Moneo “El Torta,” Manuela Rios and Manuel Jero, tomorrow, at 10 p.m., El Alcazar Castle, Alameda Vieja, Jerez de la Frontera, tickets 10 euros
Flamenco show by Miguel Poveda, tomorrow, at 8 p.m., San Fernando bullring, San Fernando, tickets 15 euros
“Sevillanas en el Ruedo” flamenco and Sevillanas show by Los Romeros de la Puebla and Manuel Orta, Saturday, at 10 p.m., El Pino Bullring, Sanlucar de Barrameda, tickets 15 euros
Ninth Ciclo Flamenco, Friday and Saturday, Café Teatro Pay-Pay, Calle Silencio 1, Cadiz
Flamenco, Jerez de la Frontera, Fridays and Sat-urdays at 9 p.m., El Lagar del Tio Parrilla, Plaza del Mercado Flamenco, Rota, Saturdays at 6 p.m., Bombay Pub, Avenida San Fernando, Saturdays and Sundays 11:30 p.m., Mamajuana Pub, at the Marina
Flamenco, Sanlucar de Barrameda, Fridays at 10 p.m., Bodega de Arte “A Contratiempo”
Flamenco, El Puerto de Santa Maria, Fridays and Sat-urdays 10 p.m., Bodega El Algarrobo, Siete Revueltas Street 7, Thursdays 9 p.m., El Patio de las Siete Esquinas, Calle Jesus Nazareno 6
Tents with entertainment, children’s activities, cocktails, Champagne, promotions and gifts, Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. - midnight, Mercadillo Puerto Sherry
Visit Doñana National Park – www.visitasdonana.com Flea Markets at Plaza de Andalucía, Chipiona, Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., and Jerez, Alameda Vieja (by the Castle), Sundays, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
“Ruta por el Puerto” guided tour, every Friday at 7:30 p.m., Plaza del Castilli (by Tourist Office), tickets 8 euros. www.turismoelpuerto.com
Beach horse races, Sanlucar de Barrameda,tonight through Saturday at 6 p.m.
Hippie Market, buy, sell and exchange, Sanlucar de Bar-rameda – Calle Ramón y Cajal, Sundays, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Ruta Historico Monumental guided tour in El Puerto de Santa Maria, every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 10:30 a.m., Calle Palacio de Aranibar 9, by the San Marcos castle
CasComo Bailan los Caballos Andaluces (How Andalu-sian Horses Dance), every Thursday at noon, Recreo de las Cadenas (Chains Palace), Avda. Duque de Abrantes, Jerez de la Frontera. Admission: 25 and 19 euros
Castillo de Luna, Rota, weekend guided tours at 1 and 5 p.m. Request tickets in advance at the tourist office, Calle Cuna 2
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Bullfights
El Puerto de Santa Maria Bullring:Sunday, Novel bullfight, Pablo Belando, David Galvan, Alberto Pozo, tickets on sale at the bullring
Ronda Bullring (Feria de Pedro Romero):Sept. 3, Goyesca style bullfight, Cayetano, El July, Manzanares and Sept. 4, On horseback, Rui Fernan-dez, Diego Ventura, Leonardo Hernandez, tickets on sale at the bullring
Arts
“El Caballo y su Ajedrez,” painting display by Jorge Jurado, until Sunday, Calle Cuenca 9, Sanlucar de Barrameda
“Ubicados”, photo display by Gonzalo Horn and Tania Castellanos, until Aug. 31, Sala Caja Inmaculada, Plaza Isaac Peral 6, El Puerto de Santa Maria
“España Oculta,” photo display by Cristina Garcia Rodero, until Sept. 25, Santa Catalina Castle, Cadiz
“Natural Drama,” sculpture display by Chiqui Diaz and Javier Ayarza, until Sept. 30, Parque Metropolitano de Los Toruños, El Puerto de Santa María
Permanent photos displayed by several local artists, San-lucar de Barrameda, Circulo de Artesanos art gallery, San Juan Street, Monday through Friday, 5 to 8 p.m.
Ferias
Feria y Fiestas de San Agustin, Sunday - Wednesday, Olvera
Feria de Pedro Romero, Tuesday - Sept. 4, Ronda
Feria Virgen del Rosario, Sept. 3 - 5, Villaluenga Del Rosario
Feria Virgen de Regla, Sept. 4 - 8, Chipiona
Feria de Las Virtudes, Sept. 7 - 11, Conil
Feria de la Vendimia, Sept. 10 - 18, Jerez
Feria de San Miguel, Sept. 28 - Oct. 2, Arcos de la Frontera
Music
“M Clan, tonight, at 10:30 p.m., Cadiz, Baluarte de la Candelaria, Parque Genoves, tickets 20 euros
La Mala Reputacion Rock Band, tomorrow, at 11:30 p.m., Sala Milwaukee, Avenida Bajamar 10, El Puerto de Santa Maria, tickets 8 euros
“Pijota Music Festival,” Saturday, at 8 p.m., Baluarte de la Candelaria, Alameda Apodaca, Cadiz, tickets 10 euros
“Kid Creole and the Coconuts,” tonight, at 9 p.m., Nikki Beach restaurant, Marbella
16 August 25, 2011 C LCOMMUNITY
Adult CPR/AED Certification CourseReserve your seat today for the Adult CPR/AED certification course scheduled to be held Monday, 9:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in the ICR classroom located in building 3293. The $35 fee includes a two-year certification, manual, course materials, key chain breathing barrier and a water bottle. Call the American Red Cross at 727-2333 for more information.
NMCRS Change to Office HoursThe Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society will be closing at noon, Sept. 2 and will be closed Sept. 5 in observance of Labor Day. The Thrift Shop will also be closed Sept. 5.
Baby Basics & Breast-feeding ClassesThe NMCRS visiting nurses are scheduled to hold the following classes: Baby Basics, Sept. 7 and Nov. 2, 11 a.m. - noonBreast-feeding, Sept. 21 and Nov. 16, 11 a.m. - noonBaby Basics/Breast-feeding Combo, today, Oct. 27 and Dec. 29, 5 - 7 p.m.Call NMCRS at 727-1614 for more information.
Personal Property Office Summer HoursThe Personal Property Office customer service hours are 8 a.m. - 3 p.m., Monday - Friday until Sept. 17. The PPSO customer service call 727-2419 or e-mail [email protected].
Women’s Soccer Team Needs Players/CoachWomen’s soccer team is seeking new players and a coach. No experience is neces-sary. Must be 16 years or older. Contact Bea at [email protected] if interested.
Budget for BabyThis class provides expectant parents the resources to become more aware of the costs related to the birth of a child and making better financial choices. Receive a Junior Sea Bag containing Gerber products, a handmade blanket or sweater set and additional free items. Sign up at the NMCRS office in building 3293 or call 727-1614.
Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings AA meetings are scheduled every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the base chapel. Call DAPA at 727-2876 for more information.
Prevnar Vaccine is HereThe Prevnar (pneumococcus) vaccine has arrived. Please come to the immuniza-tions clinic at your convenience to get your child’s vaccines updated. Immunization clinic hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 8 - 11:30 a.m. and 1 - 3:45 p.m. and Thursday, 8 - 11:30 a.m.
ERAU Term I RegistrationEmbry-Riddle Aeronautical University is proud to offer three classes during the Term I Schedule. Sign up early and get closer to your degree completion! Class-es include: HUMN400, MATH211 and SFTY409. To obtain a copy of a course syllabus or for any questions, contact 727-2984 or [email protected].
UMUC Offers Textbook AwardsUniversity of Maryland University College is offering another $100 textbook award for active duty service members, spouses and family members. Contact your local UMUC field representative at 727-2917.
Marine Corps TA Funding NoticeMarine Corps Tuition Assistance for fiscal year 2011 will be shut off Sept. 15. All military TA requests for any courses beginning Sept. 14 - 30 must be turned in to the MCB Camp Lejeune Education Center prior to Sept. 14 to guarantee autho-rized funding. Questions can be referred to the Camp Lejeune Education Center at [email protected] or [email protected].
Community News
Navy College
Fleet & Family Support CenterCall 727-3232 to pre-register for all FFSC functions.
Command Financial Specialist TrainingMonday - Sept. 2, 8:30 a.m – 4 p.m. This exciting, interactive, five-day class will help military members become more aware of their personal financial situa-tion. Come get all of the information you need to become a financial resource at your command. This class will cover debt management, savings and investing, retirement planning, insurance and car buying, as well as learning how to be an effective financial counselor. The Navy needs highly motivated and influential senior military personnel to help service members become more financially aware. This CFS class will also serve as a refresher class for any CFS who has previously received training but needs the latest materials. There is only room for 12 participants, so contact us early to pre-register. Must be E-6 or above to attend but E-5’s can attend only if they have a CNIC waiver prior to start of class.
CCME Scholarship Deadline ApproachingThe Council of College and Military Educators offers $1,000 scholarships each year to service members and spouses of service members who are working towards the completion of higher education degrees. Scholarship applications must be received by Sept. 1. Visit http:www.ccmeonline.org/scholarships.aspx for eligibility requirements and links to the applications.
STAPAre you an active duty Navy or Marine Corps spouse looking to go to school next semester and don’t qualify for MyCAA? Come to the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society to apply for an interest free loan. Whether you’re taking classes to work towards your associate, bachelor, master or certification, we can help! This is an overseas only program, so take advantage while you’re here. Call 727-1614 to make an appointment today.
Prepare for the SAT or ACT NowWith support from NFL and MLB athletes, eKnowledge, 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.
UMUC Graduate ProgramsUMUC offers graduate programs in Counseling, Public Administration, Informa-tion Technology and Management Information Systems. Stop by and speak with a UMUC representative in the Navy College Office Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Naval Station Rota’s Newest Addit ionsFinlay Jaemas Thomsen, son of Matt and Tristin Thomsen, born August 4, 2011 weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces
Gavin Paul Gray, son of Aaron Gray and Petunia Orr, born August 11, 2011 weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces
Grayson Whitley Paulk, son of Brenton and Jennifer Paulk, born August 16, 2011weighed 9 pounds, 5 ounces
Charlotte Ethel Twiford, daughter of David and Sarah Twiford, born August 18, 2011 weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces
Corbin Oliver Speier, son of Grayson and Amy Speier, born August 19, 2011 weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces
Bentley Alexander Miller, son of Trevor and Amanda Miller, born August 20, 2011 weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces
Daniella Olyjah Morrison, daughter of Nathan and Yolanda Morrison, born August 21, 2011 weighed 6 pounds, 5 ounces
20 August 25, 2011 C LPUBLISHER'S CORNER
PUBLISHER’SCORNER
By Karen Lucas, Coastline [email protected]
607-56-4132
Shanza III: Indian Restaurant Now Open in RotaShanza III opened just about a week ago in Rota.
I had been watching the spot for a couple of weeks, since the sign was up before they opened, so I could go
as soon as they actually did open. Before I got there, I received word via a friend that she had tried it and thought it was outstanding. Natu-rally, I got there as soon
as possible to see if they were interested in advertising, and the next day, my husband and I went there to eat to find out for ourselves if it was really good. Fantastic! That is the best word to describe the food we had. It is the best Indian food I remember eating. Everything we ordered was delicious and done to perfection. The cook who comes here via Málaga, is from the Punjab region and has 25 years of experience. He special-izes in Balti dishes that are cooked very slowly with his secret blend of spices. He showed us the oven where he makes the Nan bread that was out of this world and also showed us that he makes the cheese they use in some of their dishes. The one we tried with the cheese was Paneer Tikka Masala that also has almonds and a tomato sauce. So tasty! In addition, we had Navratan Kormic which is a dish of creamed vegetables with yo-gurt, almonds and coconut. This was followed by lamb Kapurthala, lamb Madras, Basmati rice with safran and garlic Nan bread. I hated to see the meal end, but by this time, I was really too full to eat any more. I can’t wait to go back!
The service was good and truly friendly. The prices are good and the restaurant itself is clean and pleas-ant. If you like Indian food, Shanza III is a must, and if you have never tried it, it is the best place to start. The restaurant is located right by the hands statue on Avda. San Fernando in Rota so it is easy to find. By the way,
they also serve Turkish food, but that will have to wait until another time.
Tonight is the last Thurs-day in August so it is the last chance to enjoy flamenco in El Patio de las 7 Esquinas this summer. Go and en-joy it. This is also the last weekend of August therefore the last of the Mercadillos in Puerto Sherry. You can stop by Friday and Saturday from 8 p.m. to midnight and see what they have to offer.
As advertised last week, Hotel Restaurante Al Lago in Zahara de la Sierra has a Labor Day Weekend special. Give them a call at 662-05-2 553 or e-mail info@al-lago for reservations or more in-formation.
Also, advertised last week was the Indiana Cattery and Kennel in Chiclana, so if you have pets to board while you are away, give Hugh a call at 956-53-5560.
After the first ad for Magic American Diner was published, I received a few phone calls and e-mails from readers saying that there was no address. There was, but truthfully, it was a bit hard to spot, so last week we put it in negative. Hopefully that made it easier to see. In any case, Magic is located right off Calle Luna in downtown Puerto. Luna is the street that runs from where the “vaporcito” docks to the big church.
When you leave Spain for a new duty station, you can still get many of your favourite Spanish foods at
Tienda.com. It doesn’t matter whether you are in the States or in Europe, they can ship it to you. I have ordered from Tienda.com many times throughout the years and have always been very happy with the quality of the goods and their customer service. Don’t forget Tienda.com when you leave Spain!
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 607-56-4132. Support your paper by supporting the advertisers.
Thursday, August 25th CLOSED
Friday, August 26th 5 p.m. Transformers: Dark Side of... (PG13), 154’ 8:30 p.m. Green Lantern (PG13), 105’ 11 p.m. Bad Teacher (R), 89’ DRivE-in: 10 p.m. Mr. Popper’s Penguins ☻ (PG), 94’
Saturday, August 27th
7 p.m. Missoula Children’s Theater Presents: King Arthur’s Quest (G), 89’ DRivE-in: 10 p.m. Zookeeper (PG), 104’
Sunday, August 28th 2:30 p.m. Cowboys and Aliens (PG13), 118’ 5:30 p.m. Super 8 ☻ (PG13), 112’ 8 p.m. Horrible Bosses (R), 93’
Monday, August 29th - Wednesday 31st CLOSED
Thursday, September 1st 5 p.m. Larry Crowne (PG13), 98’ 7:30 p.m. Bad Teacher ☻ (R), 89’
Friday, September 2nd 5 p.m. Zookeeper (PG), 104’ 7:30 p.m. Monte Carlo (PG), 109’ 10 p.m. Green Lantern ☻ (PG13), 105’ DRivE-in: 9:30 p.m. Winnie the Pooh (G), 70’
Larry Crowne Starring: Julia Roberts, Tom Hanks, Bryan Cranston(PG13) Comedy, Drama, Romance, 98’
Until he was downsized, affable, amiable Larry Crowne (Hanks) was a superstar team leader at the big-box company where he’s worked since his time in the navy. Underwater on his mortgage and unclear on what to do with his suddenly free days, Larry heads to his local college to start over.
Winnie the PoohStarring: John Cleese, James Cummings, Craig Ferguson, Travis Oates, Bud Luckey
(G) Animated, Family, 70’
Walt Disney Animation Studios returns to the Hundred Acre Wood with “Winnie the Pooh,” the first big-screen Pooh adventure from Disney animation in more than 35 years. Owl sends the whole gang--Pooh, Tigger, Piglet, Kanga, Roo, and Eeyore--on a wild quest to save Christopher Robin from an imaginary culprit. it turns out to be a very busy day for a bear who simply set out to find some honey.
Monte Carlo (PG) 109’. Comedy, Family, Romance. Star-ring: Selena Gomez, Leighton Meester, Katie Cassidy, Andie MacDowell. A young woman, her uptight step sister and her best friend use their savings for a long anticipated dream trip to Paris, which turns out to be a big disappointment. When they decide to take a break from their lousy tour and duck into the lobby of a luxury hotel, one of them is mistaken for a spoiled British heiress. Before they get the chance to reveal their true identities they are wrapped up in misadventures during a vacation to Monte Carlo instead.
Horrible Bosses (R) 93’. Comedy. Starring: Jennifer Anis-ton, Jason Bateman, Charlie Day, Jason Sudeikis, Colin Farrell. For nick, Kurt and Dale, the only thing that would make the daily grind more tolerable would be to grind their intolerable bosses into dust.
Captain America (PG13) 125’. Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi. Starring: Chris Evans, Hugo Weaver, Natalie Dorme. Based on the Marvel Com-ics character from World War II. A brave, yet mild-mannered young soldier named Steve Rogers, volunteers to undergo a series of experiments for a US army Super Soldier program.
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.
Larry CrowneGateway Theater,September 1st, 5 p.m.
Winnie the PoohDrive-in,September 2nd, 9:30 p.m.
Horrible BossesGateway Theater,August 28th, 8 p.m.
Monte CarloGateway TheaterSeptember 2nd, 9:30 p.m.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.