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https://www.cnic.navy.mil/rotaMarch 1, 2012 Volume 22 Issue 8 U.S. Naval Activities, Spain
The CoastlineWOMEN'S HISTORY
MONTH
Women’s Education and EmpowermentLearn About the Contributions Women Have
Made Both to U.S. History and the NavyPage 6
2 March 1, 2012 C LCOMMAND
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March is here and we join the nation in celebrating woMen’s history Month. read all about it on page 6 of this edition of the coastline.
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https://www.cnic.navy.mil/rotaMarch 1, 2012 Volume 22 Issue 8 U.S. Naval Activities, Spain
The CoastlineWOMEN'S HISTORY
MONTH
Women’s Education and EmpowermentLearn About the Contributions Women Have
Made Both to U.S. History and the NavyPage 6
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Region EUROPE Area Visit SurveyThe Naval Inspector General requests your assistance in
completing the following survey regarding job satisfaction, health and safety and overall quality of life. Completion of this survey is voluntary; your responses are anonymous and kept strictly confi-dential. Only group data will be reported.
If you choose to participate, your input will be represented in the overall results. The input will be used by the Naval Inspector Gen-eral to evaluate command climate, quality of work life and further guide the inspection /area visit to Rota in April. The survey is for Department of the Navy service members, civilians and spouses. The survey closes March16. You can find the survey at http://www.ig.navy.mil/VisitInfo/NAVEUR_Area_Visit.htm.
Continue to Give ResponsiblyTeam Rota,
Between the Combined Federal Campaign and the Fund Drive in support of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, the first few months of the New Year can make you feel like you’re getting hit up for donations at every
turn. I’d like to encourage you to con-
tinue to give responsibly through the Fund Drive in Support of NMCRS, and I also want to tell you about a couple of ways you can request money through the NMCRS and the CFC.
Chances are if you’re donating during these fund drives, you’ve done some homework and know
where your money is going, but how can you make that money work for you if you need it?
The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society is here to help Sailors and Marines in need with interest free loans and in some cases grants.
We would all like to think that we’re financially pre-pared for anything, but that’s easier said than done. Unplanned vehicle maintenance or emergency travel after the holidays can prove financially overwhelming, especially for lower pay grades. If you find yourself in a similar situation, get in touch with the folks over at NMCRS in the Community Support Building (where Fleet and Family Support Service, Inter-cultural Rela-tions, Navy College, et al. are). They won’t be able to help in every situation, but they definitely won’t be able
to help you if you don’t ask. Another pot of money that is available from the fund
drives is the portion of the CFC fund drive money that was donated back to our local community. Many of you generously donated to our local Family Support and Youth Programs, and the FSYP committee is now taking funding request applications.
The mission of the FSYP committee is to improve the quality of life for the community through family and youth programs. So, funding requests that have the widest impact on the community, where no other fund-ing sources are available, have the highest likelihood of been approved and awarded. Good ideas for funding requests might include funding of equipment to support youth recreation activities. Buying uniforms for a team is good, but buying equipment (like bats, helmets, practice jerseys, etc.) for a team that could be used year after year with little maintenance is better. Requests for fund-ing award banquets and travel and lodging expenses are going to fall near the bottom of the funding priority list – again, we’re looking to fund things that can be used again and again. For more information on applying for FSYP funding, contact FSYP Committee Chairperson Chief Builder Kenneth Hodel at 727-1447 or e-mail him at [email protected].
I’m pretty sure we get a long break from fund drives after this one, so please dig deep and give responsibly to the ongoing Fund Drive in support of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society.
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March 1, 2012 3C L NEWS
NMCB 3 Seabees Provide Flooding Assistance to NAS Sigonellastory and photo by by ut jennifer stewart, nMcb 3
SIGONELLA, Italy - Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 3, Det. Sigonella, pro-vided emergency assistance to Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella by helping minimize flooding damage caused by heavy rains, Feb. 22.
The Seabees received the call from Public Works Department (PWD), Sigonella requesting their help to protect some of the buildings and assist with driving security through flooded waters.
“The flooding was waist high in some areas,” said Chief Construction Electrician Travis Canaday, the as-sistant officer in charge of the det. “Public Works needed our help to protect some of the buildings by placing sand-bags in areas and placing Visqueen [thick polyethylene sheeting] on some of the roofs to prevent leaks.”
The Seabees teamed up with PWD to protect and minimize water damage to many buildings, including the personnel support detachment, galley, fuel farm, communications buildings, the base hospital and other critical infrastructure for base personnel.
“The storm was pretty bad,” said Utilitiesman 3rd Class Matt Brown. “We did our best to help out.”
While one team was assisting public works, another team of Seabees from the det. assisted base security with transportation through the worst of the flooded areas.
“Security did not have the capability to cross the deep water with their vehicles,” said Canaday. “We provided drivers and a Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement (MTVR) so that they could search for stranded person-nel and inspect structures and the surrounding areas for any damage.”
“It was great helping out and doing my part,” said
Equipment Operator Constructionman Kenneth Menzies, one of the MTVR drivers. An MTVR is a six-wheeled all terrain vehicle used by Navy Seabees and U.S. Marines who can carry cargo or more than 30 personnel.
"The flooding caused the base to be closed to all non-essential personnel Wednesday, but was later re-opened around 4:15 p.m.,” said Lt. Jeremy Potts, officer in charge of the det.
"Because we reacted fast, the damage wasn't as bad as it could have been,” said Builder 1st Class William Potter, assigned to PWD. “We were able to commence normal operations the next day.”
NMCB 3 is an expeditionary naval construction ele-ment currently assigned to U.S. 6th Fleet's Commander, Task Force 68, to provide construction, engineering and security services that support national strategy, naval power projection, humanitarian assistance and contin-gency operations.
Equipment Operator 2nd Class Daniel Luquire, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 3, Det. Sigonella retrieves a Seabee project sign from a flooded area at Naval Air Station Sigonella.
story by et3(idw) lars engeberg
It’s Saturday night and your phone rings with an unknown number starting with 911; then abruptly stops ringing. Should you call the number back? Don’t be fooled!
An ongoing phone scam that was first an-nounced in March 2011 by Spanish TV is still costing Naval Station Rota residents money.
Here’s how it works: Your phone will ring once. Noticing a missed call from a number starting with 911 the cell phone owner will call the number back. A recording answers and asks the caller to send an SMS message to 25655 for further information. If the phone user follows the entire process, they are charged for a one minute national phone call and the cost of the SMS. No big deal right? But when you multiply this by thousands, it adds up to big money for the “scammers” thus keeping them in business and allowing them to continue to prey on unsuspecting victims and possibly develop more scams.
According to the Base Communications Office, the scam only affected a few telephone users on base, for less than a dollar, collectively, from March to June 2011. Help put a stop to this scam by passing this information to your family and friends.
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Navy Medicine East Visits Rotastory and photo by Mc2(sw/aw) travis alston
Commander, Navy Medicine East and Naval Medical Center Portsmouth Rear Adm. Elaine Wagner visited Naval Stain Rota, Spain, Monday, to asses U.S. Naval Hospital Rota, Spain’s medical facility and staff ability to sup-port the four U.S. Navy destroyers that will be homeported at NAVSTA Rota by the end of fiscal year 2015.
“I wanted to come out and be boots on ground,” said Wagner. “It was important that I came and talked to the people that are respon-sible for making necessary changes and to see for myself what the hospital needs.”
During the visit, Wagner held an all-hands call to address concerns of service members and civilians assigned to U.S. Naval Hospital Rota, Spain.
“The team at the hospital is doing an out-Commander, Navy Medicine East and Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth Rear Adm. Elaine Wagner speaks to the staff of U.S. Naval Hospital Rota during an all-hands call aboard Naval Station Rota, Spain Monday.
standing job with that they have,” said Wagner. “There are a lot of changes and challenges in the future for Navy medicine, but I have ex-treme confidence that the Rota hospital staff is prepared for the challenge.”
Wagner said that she was very impressed by the base and the personnel assigned to the base.
“The crew here has been extremely wel-coming and professional during my visit,” said Wagner. “I’ve really enjoyed meeting and inter-acting with service members, all around great.”
Wagner assumed the duties of commander, Navy Medicine East and commander, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth on Sept. 22, 2011. She was most recently the director, Medical Resources Plans and Policy Division at the Navy’s Bureau of Medicine and Surgery.
Renters Insurance, Protecting Yourself and Your Valuablesstory and photo by Mc2(sw/aw) travis alston
There are a lot of rumors and misunderstandings when it comes to value of renter’s insurance while on military orders: does the government cover me; do I need it if I live in on-base housing; what type of coverage should I get?
Rota and Puerto are considered safe towns, but in fiscal year 2011, the Criminal Investigations Division of Naval Station Rota, Spain’s Security Department recorded 68 reported cases associated with larceny or burglary of personal property, including home break-ins.
Renter’s insurance is an optional policy type that protects an insured policy holder from personal financial loss. It includes provisions for personal property protection as well as liability coverage, both of which contain their own limits of coverage and deductibles.
“Some residents of base housing mistakenly believe that they are provided full insurance coverage from the government, said NAVSTA Rota Command Master-at-Arms and Housing Liaison Chief Master-at-Arms Maurice Adams. “That is not the case. We still insist that you cover yourself through some type of personal property insurance.”
“Typically, rental insurance is fairly inexpensive," said Officer in Charge of Naval Legal Service Office Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia Detachment Rota, Spain, Lt. Matthew Sonn. “Often as low as $10 per month, it will provide the member money to replace their stolen or destroyed goods.”
Sonn added that often times renter’s insurance does not provide adequate coverage for high value items such as engagement rings, wedding rings, high end cameras and some watches, but most insurance providers will allow you to buy separate policies to cover these items.
Insurance can help compensate for stolen items, but CID offers two tips to reduce your chances of becoming a victim in the first place. As simple as it may sound, ensure that all doors are properly secured to both vehicles and home, and be aware of the criminal history of the area before moving.
“The CID does not have jurisdiction to thoroughly investigate crimes off base,” said Samuel Armah, CID Investigator assigned to NAVSTA Rota’s Security Department. “However, facts show that U.S. personnel are showing unsafe trends, like not securing personal items in vehicles or homes and parking in low lit areas.”
He added that service members should take the initiative to protect themselves from being targeted, and recommend they get renter’s insurance, even if you live in base housing.
“The idea is not to scare individuals from moving off base,” said Adams. “It is to remind them to take care of themselves and their property. If something does hap-pen, at least your personal property can be replaced.”
Members are encouraged to contact security department if there is any suspicion of unusual or criminal activity.
“We strongly encourage residents to contact us if they fell their safety is at risk,” said Armah. “The safety of personnel assigned to the base and their property is ex-tremely important to us.”
MWRROTASPAINgolfCourse
SAINT PATRICK'S DAY
golf tournament
March 17th, 9 a.m. $20.4 person scramble tournament. Fee includes lunch & prizes.
Call 727-2260 for details.
MARCHPIZZA OF THE MONTH
call pizza villa express at 727-6323 small: $6.75 • medium: $8.75 • large: $12.75
DOUBLE BACON CHEESE BURGERPIZZA March 17th, 7 p.m. at La Plaza. $40.
Come on out and enjoy a St. Patrick's Day Dinnerat El Rompidillo, La Plaza.
Menu:Garden salad, beef stew with baked potatoand broccoli, apple pie, coffee, water and lemonade.Call El Rompidillo at 727-5673 for details or reservation.
S T . P A T R I C K ' S D A Y
March 17th, 7 p.m. at La Plaza. $40.
S T . P A T R I C K ' S D A YDinner
Water Safety Instructor (WSI) CourseMarch 5th - 10th.
Monday - Friday, 5:30 - 9:30 p.m.Saturday, 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.Sign up by March 5th. $90
Please note there is a mandatory Swim Pre-Test requiredprior to registering for course. Test may only be performed during the week of
February 27th -March 2nd in the Aquatics Center during normal business hours.
aquatics center, x2129
SoftballOfficials ClinicMarch 26th - 28th, from 5 - 8 p.m.Sign up by March 21st.
Are you a certified softball umpire, have experience as a softball umpire, or interested in becoming a soccer umpire for our spring softball league? MWR will be conducting a clinic for those willing to come out and help officiate our softball games.
Clinic will take place at the fitness center and is open to all authorized DOD personnel and family members. Participants must be 18 years and older and will be required to have first aid and CPR certifications. Clinic is for those interested in officiating the Captain's Cup, Youth, Fleet, and Varsity Softball games.
Call MWR Sports Coordinator at 727-1916 for more information.
March 31st, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.At the Galley Lawn. Ages 0 - 12.TEI card holders. Free.
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Navy Celebrates Women's His tory Monthby ensign aMber lynn daniel, diversity and inclusion public affairs
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The Navy joins the nation in celebrating Women's History Month throughout the month of March as announced in NAVADMIN 051/12, Feb. 9.
Navy commands are encouraged to reflect on the national 2012 theme, "Women's Education - Women's Empowerment" to increase their knowledge and aware-ness of the contributions women have made both to U.S. history and to the Navy.
Women have served with great honor and valor in defense of our nation since the Revolutionary War. However, women did not become an official part of the service until 1908, when Congress established the Navy Nurse Corps. The first 20 nurses, called the "Sa-cred Twenty" broke the barriers that eventually paved the way for all women to officially enter naval service.
Nurses remained the only women serving in the Navy until World War I, when the Navy's first enlisted women, known as Yeomanettes, provided clerical support.
In 1942, the Navy launched the Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVES) program, allowing women to serve outside the secretarial realm in an official uniform capacity. During World War II, more than 85,000 women served as WAVES air traf-fic controllers, artists, bakers, couriers, cryptologists, draftsmen, hospital corpsmen, lawyers, meteorologists and translators at naval shore commands across the nation and overseas. Eighty-one nurses were taken prisoner by the Japanese in Guam and the Republic
of the Philippines during World War II. Six years later, congressional leaders recognized
the need for women in peacetime armed forces with the passage of the Women's Armed Services Inte-gration Act of 1948. Opportunities for women in the Navy expanded during the Cold War era, and in 1967 President Lyndon B. Johnson signed Public Law 90-130, allowing women the opportunity for promotion to admiral or general.
In 1974, Alene Duerke, director of the Navy Nurse Corps, became the first female appointed to the rank of rear admiral. Two years later, Fran McKee became the first female line officer to make flag rank.
Women continued to make great strides with Presi-dent Gerald Ford signing Public Law 94-106, which required service academies to admit women by the fall of 1976. With the doors of educational excellence finally open to women, 81 women entered the U.S. Naval Academy's Class of 1980.
By the 1980s, women had reached impressive heights within the Navy. Promotion boards began selecting women for flag rank, including Roberta L. Hazard. She was selected for promotion to rear ad-miral upper half May 18, 1988, the first woman to be board selected for that grade.
The 1990s ushered in a new era for women serving in the armed forces. During the first Gulf War, women constituted fifteen percent of the naval personnel fight-ing force in Iraq and Kuwait. In 1994, the repeal of the Combat Exclusion Law allowed women to serve on combatant ships for the first time. Commander Maureen A. Farren became the first woman to com-
Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Rick West, center, joins the 2009 Sailors of the Year, Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 1st Class Cassandra Foote, left, Chief of Naval Operations Shore Sailor of the Year; Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Shalanda Brewer, Navy Reserve Sailor of the Year; Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Ingrid Cortez, U.S. Fleet Forces Sea Sailor of the Year and Operations Specialist 1st Class Samira McBride, U.S. Pacific Fleet Sea Sailor of the Year, at the Navy Memorial to watch the U.S. Navy Band, Sea Chanters, perform for Concert on the Avenue. This was the first time in history all Sailors of the Year were women.
mand a combatant ship June 10, 1998, when she took command of USS Mount Vernon, an amphibious dock landing ship.
In April 2010 the Navy instituted a landmark change in policy, allowing women to serve on submarines for the first time. The first group of female submariners completed nuclear power school and officially reported on board two ballistic and two guided missile subma-rines in November 2011.
Women continue to make history in the Navy. Guid-ed-missile destroyer USS Kidd, led by Cmdr. Jennifer Ellinger, responded to a distress call from the master of the Iranian-flagged fishing dhow Al Molai, Jan. 5, who claimed he was being held captive by pirates. Within 24 hours, Kidd assisted in freeing 13 Iranian fishermen and taking into custody 15 pirates.
Today, nearly every naval community is open to women, and female Sailors continue to excel in almost all facets of naval duties both ashore and afloat. More than 54,000 active duty women and more than 10,000 female Reservists are serving in the Navy, compris-ing 17.1 percent of the force. The current Navy Total Force includes 34 active and Reserve female flag officers and 59 female command master chiefs. Vice Admiral Ann E. Rondeau, current president of National Defense University, remains the most senior three-star admiral in the Navy.
Commands are strongly encouraged to increase their knowledge and awareness of the contributions of women to the Navy and nation by celebrating Women's History Month through programs, exhibits, publications, and participation in military and community events.
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The Story of National Women's History by the national woMen's history project
The BeginningAs recently as the 1970's, women's history was
virtually an unknown topic in the K-12 curriculum or in general public consciousness. To address this situa-tion, the Education Task Force of the Sonoma County (California) Commission on the Status of Women initi-ated a "Women's History Week" celebration for 1978. We chose the week of March 8 to make International Women's Day the focal point of the observance. The activities that were held met with enthusiastic response, and within a few years dozens of schools planned spe-cial programs for Women's History Week, more than 100 community women participated in the Community Resource Women Project, an annual "Real Woman" Essay Contest drew hundreds of entries, and we were staging a marvelous annual parade and program in downtown Santa Rosa, Calif.Local Celebrations
In 1979, a member of our groups was invited to participate in Women's History Institutes at Sarah Lawrence College, attended by the national leaders of organizations for women and girls. When they learned about our county-wide Women's History Week celebra-tion, they decided to initiate similar celebrations within their own organizations and school districts. They also agreed to support our efforts to secure a Congressio-nal Resolution declaring a "National Women's History Week." Together we succeeded! In 1981, Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-UT) and Rep. Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) co-sponsored the first Joint Congressional Resolution.Overwhelming Response
As word spread rapidly across the nation, state departments of education encouraged celebrations of National Women's History Week as an effective means to achieving equity goals within classrooms. Maryland, Pennsylvania, New York, Oregon, Alaska and other
states developed and distributed curriculum materials all of their public schools. Organizations sponsored essay contests and other special programs in their local areas. Within a few years, thousands of schools and communities were celebrating National Women's History Week, supported and encouraged by resolu-tions from governors, city councils, school boards and the U.S. Congress.The Entire Month of March
In 1987, the National Women's History Project pe-titioned Congress to expand the national celebration to the entire month of March. Since then, the National Women's History Month Resolution has been approved with bipartisan support in both the House and Senate. Each year, programs and activities in schools, work-places and communities have become more extensive as information and program ideas have been developed and shared.Growing Interest in Women's History
The popularity of women's history celebrations has sparked a new interest in uncovering women's forgotten heritage. A President's Commission on the Celebration of Women in History in America recently sponsored hearings in many sections of the country. It took reports about effective activities and institutions that are promoting women's history awareness and heard recommendations for programs still needed. The Women's Progress Commission will soon begin hear-ings to ascertain appropriate methods for identifying and then preserving sites of importance to American women's history. In many areas, state historical soci-eties, women's organizations, and groups such as the Girl Scout of the USA have worked together to develop joint programs. Under the guidance of the National Women's History Project, educators, workplace pro-gram planners, parents and community organizations
in thousands of American communities have turned National Women's History Month into a major focal celebration, and a springboard for celebrating women's history all year 'round.Expanding the Focus
The National Women's History Project is involved in many efforts to promote multicultural women's history. We produce organizing guides, curriculum units, post-ers and display sets, videos and a range of delightful celebration supplies. We also coordinate the Women's History Network, conduct teacher training conferences and supply materials through a Women's History Cata-log to people wherever they live.
Pfc. Edith Macias, Marine reservist, stands at attention during a review by Maj. Gen. George Barnett in Washington, D.C., during World War I.
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8 March 1, 2012 C LCOMMUNITY
Captain’s Cup Soccer Deadline to register your team for the Captain’s Cup soccer season has been ex-tended to Tuesday. A coaches meeting is scheduled for March 8 with the season to begin March 12. Contact [email protected] or call 727-1916 for more information.
NAVSTA Rota Women’s Fastpitch Softball BeginsNAVSTA Rota women’s fastpitch softball is looking for players to join the team. Prac-tice is scheduled every Tuesday and Thursday at 6 p.m. on field one, next to ITT. For more information, contact [email protected] or call 671-95-8407.
Relay for Life MeetingRelay for Life is scheduled to hold a general meeting Tuesday, 6 - 7 p.m. at the hospital health promotions kitchen. Those willing to assist the Relay for Life event in any capacity, team captain, committee chair or all around help, are needed. Contact Heather Jungk at 727-3851 or [email protected] or visit the Rota Relay for Life Facebook page.
Red Cross Babysitting CertificationThe Rota American Cross is offering a Babysitter’s Training and Infant/Child Car-diopulmonary Resuscitation Certification March 31, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. A $40 fee includes a two-year CPR certification, first aid kit, backpack, course materials and babysitters training certification. Class is limited to six students. Call 727-2333 for more information or to register.
Volunteer Boy Scout Troop 73 Looking for VolunteersSupport the youth of our community by volunteering with the Boy Scouts. Troop 73 is looking for assistant Scout masters and volunteers. The Scouts meet every Thursday, 7 - 8:30 p.m., at building 134 in housing. Contact Troop Scoutmaster Dave Myers, at [email protected] for more information.
Preschool Services for Children with DisabilitiesChild Find for children 3 - 5 years of age is an on going outreach program that locates and identifies children who may have developmental delays or educational disabilities and need special services. If you have concerns regarding your child's development, please contact Linda Hill at 727-4185 or 727-4435.
WIC Overseas Women, Infants and Children Overseas is a nutrition, education and supplemental food program for qualified members of the uniformed services, civilian employees, DoD contractors living overseas and their family members. Eligible participants in-clude pregnant, post-partum and breast-feeding women, infants and children up to age 5. WIC provides important benefits including: one-on-one nutrition counseling, nutrition and health screenings, breast-feeding education, breast pump loan program, infant and child feeding tips and drafts redeemable for nutritious foods at the com-missary and Nexmart. For eligibility screening and more information, call 727-2921.
Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings AA meetings are scheduled for every Wednesday at 7:15 p.m. at the base chapel. Call DAPA at 727-2876 for more information.
Central Texas College RegistrationRegister for CTC spring semester until March 9 with classes to be held March 12 - May 11. Classes in Early Childhood Education, Criminal Justice and Fire Protection will be offered. UMUC Spring RegistrationUniversity of Maryland University College Europe spring class registration for under-graduate and graduate on-site and online courses is open through March 18. View the complete schedule at www.ed.umuc.edu/schedule or contact your UMUC field representative at 727-2917.
UMUC Field Study CoursesDiscover the best of Europe while earning college credit. University of Maryland College Europe has field study courses offered March through August in cities like Venice, London, Berlin and more. These courses combine the culture and history in European destinations with hands-on learning. For more information visit www.ed.umuc.edu/fieldstudy or contact your UMUC field representative at 727-2917.
UMUC Offers ScholarshipsTo welcome new undergraduate and graduate students, UMUC Europe introduces the New Student Scholarship for Spring 2012 session one and two. This one-time $700 award helps students with the cost of tuition and books. More information and all award applications can be found at www.ed.umuc.edu/financial_aid or contact the UMUC field representative at 727-2917.
Community News
Navy College
Navy College GraduationThe Rota Navy College Office will be holding its annual graduation and recognition ceremony June 22. This ceremony is open to all adult members of the Rota com-munity who have been, or will be awarded a degree from an accredited institution between Aug. 1, 2011 and Aug. 31, 2012. If you are interested in participating, contact the Navy College at 727-2785/2798 or e-mail [email protected]. The deadline to sign up is May 15.
Prepare for the SAT or ACT NowEKnowledge is donating SAT/ACT Test Prep Programs worth $200 to all active duty, retired, veterans, Guard, Reserve, their family members, DoD employees and civil-ians performing military support, as well as their family members. Materials may be ordered online at www.eknowledge.com/DANTES or by calling 951-25-64076.
OU Offers Human Relations Certificates University of Oklahoma now offers individuals with a bachelor's degree or OU gradu-ate students certificates in Helping Skills in Human Relations and Human Resource Diversity and Development. All certificate course work can be applied to a Master of Human Relations.
March 1, 2012 9C L COMMUNITY
Early Release for DGF StudentsDGF students will have an early release March 16 at 11:30 a.m. for teacher's training. Lunch will not be served that day.
NEX A-OK Student Reward Program Students with a B-grade point average or better may enter a drawing for U.S. Sav-ings Bonds given each quarter. Stop by the NEX with a current report card, fill out an entry card and obtain an A-OK ID, which entitles the student to discount coupons for NEX products and services.
DGF SchoolsParticipate in the Crews into Shape challenge. This four-week
challenge is aimed to bring people together for a team approach to wellness. Each crew member earns points for exercising, main-taining or achieving a goal weight, eating fruits and other activities. Put together a 2 - 10 person team/crew and sign up by Saturday at www. nmcphc.med.navy.mil/Healthy_Liv-ing/Resources_Products/Crews_Into_Shape/crews_info.aspx.
Call Health Promotions at 727-3337 for more information.
Crews into Shape Challenge
OU Offers Master in Human Relations Program University of Oklahoma’s Rota site offers a Master of Human Relations with professors from the main campus in Oklahoma holding face-to-face classes right here in Rota. Ten classes are taught in six-day increments with six semester hours of internship completing the required 36 hours for the program. No prerequisites, except for a bachelor's degree and no GRE. Sign up today by visiting the OU office located in the Navy College and speak to Trevor Sloan, OU’s Rota site director.
March is Here, Time for the NMCRS Fund DriveEach year at this time Naval Base Rota
begins the month-long craziness that is the Active Duty Fund Drive on behalf of Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society. Why is so much time and effort put into this drive?
Most people don’t realize that although sponsored by the Department of the Navy, NMCRS is a non-profit organization whose programs are totally funded by charitable contributions. They do not receive any government funding.
To understand just how important these contributions are, you just need to look at
the NMCRS statistics for last year. In 2011, the financial assistance given worldwide to our military members and their families totaled $48.3 million dollars. At the same time, the 2011 Active Duty Fund Drive brought in just over $11 million dollars in donations. It is the repayment of previous loans which allows the Society to continue to offer financial assistance in the form of interest-free loans or grants when neces-sary. To bring this closer to home, the Rota statistics for last year show the same trend. In 2011, the Rota office provided $264,000
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in loans and grants to our military members and their families, while the 2011 Fund Drive collected almost $61,000.
Besides the personal donations, this year’s Fund Drive team is sponsoring weekly raffles with prizes donated by many off base establishments: restaurants, ho-tels, spas, souvenir shops and a car rental agency. In addition, there will be weekly car washes, a “Full Service Gas Station” day, various food sales around the base and more! Then to finish off the month, on March 29 and 30, AFN is running their
annual two-day Radiothon on behalf of NMCRS. For a minimum of a $2 pledge you can listen to a song of your choice, or for a bigger pledge, you can “bump” songs that you don’t like. All pledge tickets will be entered into the prize drawings for that day. When approached by your Fund Drive keyperson, or passing by a special event, please keep these stats in mind. This year’s drive is not about people giv-ing more, but it’s about more Marines and Sailors giving - it takes all hands to ensure that NMCRS is there to help those in need.
10 March 1, 2012 C LRELIGION
We in the military all serve under authority. We know of that common oath, promising to obey the
orders of those appointed over us. So the concept of being un-der authority is certainly familiar to us. We all appreciate the fact that, at times, our leaders are not always at liberty to explain the full details of situations to us (especially when it impacts
operational security), but we nonetheless owe our obedience.
Jesus once engaged the same concept with a member of the military some 2,000 years ago. In this
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case, the military service member was a centurion - a military officer in the Roman empire. Part of the Roman legion (army), he was deployed to Judea, where Jesus lived. This military officer contacted Jesus to ask for his servant to be healed, and told Jesus, "I do not deserve to have you come under my roof. But say the word, and my servant will be healed. For I myself am a man under authority, with soldiers under me. I tell this one, 'Go,' and he goes; and that one, 'Come,' and he comes. I say to my servant, 'Do this,' and he does it."
We all face things that seem out of our control in life - that are not "under our authority.” And often we can feel disheartened, confused and even help-
less. But it remains a comfort to know that everything in this world that we cannot control is still "under authority," even when for various reasons he is not at liberty to tell us the full details.
But to trust, as this Roman centurion, that what he could not control was still under the authority of the God who rules the world - what a great comfort. All the challenges of this world still remain under the strict authority of him who has promised that "for those who love God all things work together for good" (Rom 8:28).
If you would like to speak to me or another chaplain regarding this discussion or any other issue, please call the Religious Ministries Department at 727-2161.
Trusting God Bible StudyThis Bible study by Jerry Bridges addresses the
question, “Can we trust God?” Join us every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the NAVSTA Rota Chapel Fellowship Hall. The study begins with a meal, followed with a discussion from 7 - 8 p.m.
Amos Bible StudyA Bible study on Amos meets Wednesday, 6 p.m. at
the chapel fellowship hall.
AnnouncementsCall 727-2161 for more information on Chapel events.
March 1, 2012 11C L VISTA
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"Senyor pirotècnic, pot començar la mascletà!"Story by MC1(SW) Paul Cage
With those words above, starts the first of the mascletas (an explosion of firecrackers) in one of Spain’s most colorful and noisy festivals in March, Las Fallas. However, the most important festivities start when the ninots, (puppets of dolls in Valencian) rise across the city.
During the five-day festival (March 14 - 19) every morning the city awakes to despertas as brass bands appear from the casals and march around town playing lively music. Close behind them are the fallers, throwing large firecrackers in the street as they go.
The city also goes to sleep in a blaze of fireworks. People flock to the old riverbed to watch them, and each night it gets pro-gressively grander. The last night is called La Nit del Foc, the night of fire that puts Disneyland and the 4th of July displays in America to shame.
While living in a country where festivals are a way of life, Las Fallas has to be one of the most incredible parties in Spain and the world.
Las Fallas means “the fires” in the Valen-cian dialect. During the festival, huge ninots are masterfully and carefully constructed using wood, plaster, paper-machè and card-board, and they are beautiful, with some rising several stories into the air. They in someway satire politicians, celebrities and movies, or the artist’s imagination gets the best of him, and he dreams up something wacky, tacky and beautiful.
Locals say Las Fallas started in the Middle Ages, when artisans put out their broken artifacts and pieces of wood they sorted during the winter then burnt them to celebrate the spring equinox. Local car-penters used planks of wood to hang their candles on. These planks were known as parots and were used during the winter to provide light for the carpenters to work by.
With the coming of spring, they were no longer necessary, so they were burned. Over time, the date of the burning of these parots was made to coincide with the cel-ebration of the festival of Saint Joseph, the patron saint of the carpenters.
The ninots are not cheap, with some costing more than $75,000, and they can take nearly an entire year to construct.
Many ninots are several stories tall and have to be moved to various intersections, parks and thoroughfares around the city by trucks. They are erected with the help of cranes on the day of la plantà (the rising).
One of the most beautiful parts of the fes-tivities is the Ofrenda de Flores a la Virgen de los Desamparados (a floral offering to our Lady of the Forsaken). Parades start from various districts with the residents
wearing beautiful traditional costumes and carrying bunches of flowers to offer to their Patron Saint.
As the women walk by they hand the flowers to a person who tosses them to a man holding on to the scaffolding, and the dress of the virgin's body is constructed with these flowers.
On the final night the party climaxes with fire. First a celebration of fire called Cabal-gata del Fuego (Fire Parade) takes to the streets of Valencia exhibiting the many rites
and displays from around the world which use fire as a basic feature.
Then at 10 p.m. the smaller ninots are burnt during la cremà, "the burning,” and this is, of course, the climax of the whole event and the reason why the constructions are called fallas ("torches"). Traditionally, the falla in the Plaça de l'Ajuntament (City Hall Square) is burned last.
During the crema, people seem to be mesmerized by the fire and final destruc-tion that would have made even the Roman
Emperor Nero break out in song; but, this is not the case. Nobody talks. They just watch and clap when part of the display falls. And when it is all over, the people walk away to hopefully catch another one go up in flames.
Las Fallas is an event the people of Va-lencia take great pride in and are extremely passionate about it. So if you are looking for something to hold you over from Carnival to Semana Santa, then head to the Valencia where one of the craziest parties in the world will have you wanting to go back for more!
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"Senyor pirotècnic, pot començar la mascletà!"
(Background) As the artwork goes up in flames, cameras capture the eerie moment. Nobody talks, they just stare at the flames.
(Above) Many of the ninots portray famous celebrities and look like the the people they represent.
(Left) The Cabalgata del Fuego (Fire Parade) take to the streets of Valencia exhibiting the many rites and displays from around the world which use fire as a basic feature.
Emperor Nero break out in song; but, this is not the case. Nobody talks. They just watch and clap when part of the display falls. And when it is all over, the people walk away to hopefully catch another one go up in flames.
Las Fallas is an event the people of Va-lencia take great pride in and are extremely passionate about it. So if you are looking for something to hold you over from Carnival to Semana Santa, then head to the Valencia where one of the craziest parties in the world will have you wanting to go back for more!
Thursday, March 1st 7 p.m. The Darkest Hour (PG13), 89’ 9:30 p.m. Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol (PG13), 133’
Friday, March 2nd 5 p.m. Joyful Noise (PG13), 118’ 7:30 p.m. Haywire (R), 93’ 10 p.m. Act of Valor (R), 101’
Saturday, March 3rd 2:30 p.m. The Adventures of Tintin ☻ (PG), 107’ 5 p.m. The Darkest Hour (PG13), 89’ 7:30 p.m. Contraband (R), 110’ 10 p.m. The Devil Inside (R), 87’ DRIVE-IN 8 p.m. Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol ☻ (PG13), 133’
Sunday, March 4th 2:30 p.m. Joyful Noise (PG13), 118’ 5 p.m. Haywire (R), 93’ 7:30 p.m. War Horse ☻ (PG13), 146’
Monday, March 5th CLOSED
Tuesday, March 6th 7 p.m. Act of Valor (R), 101’ 9:30 p.m. Girl With The Dragon Tattoo (R), 158’
Wednesday, March 7th 7 p.m. Kill Bill: Volume 1 ☺ (R), 112’
Thursday, March 8th 7 p.m. We Bought a Zoo ☻ (PG), 126’ 9:30 p.m. Safe House (R), 115’
Friday, March 9th 5 p.m. Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (PG), 98’ 7:30 p.m. Underworld Awakening (R), 89’ 10 p.m. Red Tails (PG13), 125’
Haywire (R) 93’. Action, Ad-venture, Thriller. Starring: Gina Carano, Michael Douglas, Ewan McGregor. Beautiful freelance covert operative Mallory Kane is hired out by her handler to various global entities to perform jobs which governments can’t autho-rize and heads of state would rather not know about. After a mission to rescue a hostage in Barcelona, Mallory is quickly dispatched on another mission to Dublin.
The Darkest Hour (PG13) 89’. Adventure, Family, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Thriller. Starring: Emile Hirsch, Ol-ivia Thirlby, Man Minghella. Five young people find themselves stranded in Moscow, fighting to survive in the wake of a devastat-ing alien attack.
The Devil Inside (R) 87’. Horror, Thriller. Starring: Fernanda Andreade, Simon Quarterman, Ionut Grama. In 1989, emergency responders received a 911 call from Maria Rossi confessing that she had brutally killed three peo-ple. 20 years later, her daughter Isabella seeks to understand the truth about what happened that night. She travels to the Centrino Hospital for the Criminally Insane in Italy where her mother has been locked away to determine if her mother is mentally ill or demonically possessed.
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.
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.
The Darkest HourGateway Theater,March 1st, 7 p.m.March 3rd, 5 p.m.
ContrabandGateway Theater,March 3rd, 7:30 p.m.
Act of ValorGateway Theater,March 2nd, 10 p.m..March 6th, 7 p.m..
HaywireGateway Theater,March 2nd, 7:30 p.m.March 4th, 5 p.m.
☺Free Showing // ☻Last Showing // Adult Movie
ContrabandStarring: Mark Wahlberg, Kate Beckinsale, Ben Foster, Biovanni Ribisi, Luke Haas(R) Action, Adventure, Remake, Thriller, 110’
Chris Farraday long ago abandoned his life of crime, but after his brother-in-law, Andy, botches a drug deal for his ruthless boss, Tim Briggs, Chris is forced back into doing what he does best--running contraband--to settle Andy’s debt. Chris is a legendary smuggler and quickly assembles a crew with the help of his best friend, Se-bastian, to head to Panama and return with millions in counterfeit bills. Things quickly fall apart and with only hours to reach the cash, Chris must use his rusty skills to successfully navigate a treacherous criminal network of brutal drug lords, cops and hit men before his wife, Kate, and sons become their target.
Act of ValorStarring: Alex Veadov, Roselyn Sanchez, Nestor Serrano(R) Action, Adventure, Drama, 111’
When the rescue of a kidnapped CIA operative leads to the dis-covery of a deadly terrorist plot against the US, a team of SEALs is dispatched on a worldwide manhunt. As the valiant men of Bandito Platoon race to stop a coordinated attack that could kill and wound thousands of American civilians, they must balance their commit-ment to country, team and their families back home.
March 1, 2012 15C L COMMUNITY
Ten Steps to Federal EmploymentFriday and March 16, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. The federal government is the largest employer in the U.S. This class will cover the steps you need to make the challenging process of landing a federal job an achievable goal.
Conflict Management Tuesday, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Does anger make you feel out of control? Anger can really mess up our lives, even if it’s only in our own heads. It’s not a great feeling to be angry all the time, but we can be in control of our anger. Come find out how.
Federal Resumé FormatTuesday and March 20, 1 - 2 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 resumé.
Developing a Spending Plan Wednesday, 9 - 10 a.m. Hands-on training to determine your financial fitness, realize your goals and plan for your future. Learn to save, pay down debt and track expenses.
Post Deployment Brief Wednesday, 11 a.m. - noon. Back from deployment and out of synch? The FFSC is offering a group designed specifically for active duty military and their family members. Learn about resources and share ideas for the future.
Sponsor TrainingMarch 8, 9 - 11 a.m. Have you been assigned as a sponsor? If so, take time out of your day to receive the latest information to pass on to your sponsoree. Representatives from housing, PSD, Personal Property, WIC and the School Liaison Officer will tell you everything you need to know to ensure incoming personnel have a smooth and hassle-free transfer. Spouses are also encouraged to attend. Pre-registration is required.
Business Resumés March 8 and March 22, 1 - 2 p.m. Ten seconds! That is the average time your resumé will receive. Discover the key elements on a resumé and how to catch the employer’s eye. Learn how to market yourself for your dream job.
Fleet & Family Support CenterCall 727-3232 to pre-register for all FFSC functions.
by navsta rota fleet and faMily support center
Military life is full of stress for both service members and their families.
Recurring or unexpected deployments, feel-ings of loneliness or isolation at bases far from home and the daily dangers faced by Sailors and Marines in training or on operations, all contribute to a stress-filled environment.
Usually, service members and their families prefer to deal with their problems on their own, but sometimes it takes more than self-help to get through the tough times. For the military family, abundant resources are available to provide the guidance and counseling needed to get back on track and to face life's challenges head on.
According to the American Counseling As-sociation, anxiety or depression affects one in three people at some point in their life, seriously enough so that professional help is needed. Other stresses result from changes occurring in life. Relocation, parenting struggles or changes in finances can easily cause people to be over-whelmed. How to Know When You or a Family Member Needs Help
Sometimes it's difficult to recognize when you are depressed. You know you're not happy, but don't know where to turn or how to resolve
Finding a CounselorThe FFSC is Here for Suppor t
Intermediate Spanish ClassTuesdays and Thursdays, 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. For those who have attended the beginner’s class, come and enjoy our 16 hour-Spanish course for intermediate students during March and April. This course is use-ful, easy and interesting as we help you improve your Spanish speaking skills.
the problem. Signs of depression and anxiety include drastic changes in appetite and sleep patterns or isolation from others. Drug and alcohol abuse and suicidal thoughts or feelings may cloud your mind. Family members who are left behind during a deployment often have these feelings and can work through them on their own. But sometimes, they can't. This is the time to consider seeking additional help from a trained professional who understands what you are going through and can assist you in working through your emotions.What Kind of Counselor Should You See?
The military has a variety of trained profes-sionals to meet your needs. Your Fleet and Family Support Center has master’s level li-censed clinical social workers and professional counselors ready to serve you or make the ap-propriate referral.
Counseling services are free and are not entered into your service record and do not af-fect your advancement opportunities. During the first meeting, FFSC counselors will explain the limits to privacy and confidentiality and the circumstances under which they are required to report to the command or others. Call today and schedule an appointment.
16 March 1, 2012 C LACTIVITIES
Ruta de los Sentidos, a guided tour in El Puerto de Santa Maria, Saturdays at 10:15 a.m. and Juega con los Sentidos, a guided tour in El Puerto de Santa Maria, Saturdays at 6 p.m.
Ruta por El Puerto y Bodegas Osborne, a guided tour, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11 a.m., tickets 5 euros (children) and 10 euros (adults)
Sevilla Bullring guided tours, daily, 9:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Sevilla, Reales Alcazares (Moorish Fortress) guided tours, Monday - Sunday, 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., tickets 7.50 euros
Sevilla, Cathedral and Giralda guided tours, Monday - Saturday, 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Sunday, 2:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Flea Market, Ramon y Cajal Street, Sanlucar, Sundays and holidays, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Flea Market, Alameda Vieja (by the Castle), Jerez, Sundays, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Flea Market, Picabarro, Rota, Sundays, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Castillo de Luna, Rota, weekend guided tours at 1 and 5 p.m., request tickets in advance at the tourist office, Calle Cuna 2
Como Bailan los Caballos Andaluces, (How Andalusian Horses Dance), Tuesdays and Thursdays at noon, Rec-reo de las Cadenas, Avda. Duque de Abrantes, Jerez, tickets 19 - 25 euros, 956-31-8008, www.realescuela.org
Visit Doñana National Park, www.visitasdonana.com
El Sueño de Morfeo in concert, March 9, 9 p.m., Palacio de Congresos, Cadiz, www.cadenacien.es
Sober, March 23,10:30 p.m., Imagina Jardin Bar, Cadiz, tickets 15 - 18 euros
Ara Malikiam Emsemble, April 27, 8:30 p.m., Real Teatro de Las Cortes, San Fernando, tickets 15 - 30 euros
Bruce Springsteen in concert, May 13, Sevilla
Lenny Kravitz in concert, May 27, Coliseo Atarfe, Granada
40 Años de Doñana photo and painting display until March 28, Centro Cultural La Victoria, Sanlucar
Handcrafts display by Sisters of Belen, Tuesday - Saturday, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. and 4:30 - 6:30 p.m., La Cartuja Monastery, Jerez
Festival Nacional de Flamenco de Jerez, Friday - March 10, Jerez, www.festivaldejerez.es
Flamenco recital by Manuel Moneo, Capullo de Jerez, Fernando de la Morena and Luis Zambo, Friday, 9 p.m., Teatro Villamarta, Jerez, www.festivaldejerez.es
Flamenco recital by Sandra Cabrera, March 10, 9 p.m., Palacio de Congresos, La Linea, tickets 15 - 30 euros
Sara Baras show, March 19 - 23, 9 p.m., Gran Teatro Falla, Plaza de Fragela, Cadiz, tickets 20 - 45 euros
Nuevo Amanecer, a recital by Jose Merced, May 10, 9 p.m., Gran Teatro Falla, Plaza de Fragela, Cadiz
Flamenco show, Jerez, Fridays and Saturdays, 10 p.m., El Lagar del Tio Parrilla, Plaza del Mercado, 956-33-8334
Flamenco show, Sanlucar, Fridays at 10:30 and 11:30 p.m., Bodega de Arte “A Contratiempo,” Calle San Miguel 5, tickets 12 euros, 956-07-1099
Bay of Cadiz Half Marathon, March 18, www.gescon-chip.com
Motorcycling World Championship, April 27 - 29, Jerez
Puerto Real Half Marathon, Cadiz, April 29, www.clubatletismopuertoreal.blogspot.com
Gonzalez Byass Bodega, Jerez, Monday - Saturday at noon, 1, 2, 5 and 6:30 p.m., tickets 11 euros
Sandeman Bodega, Jerez, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 11:30 a.m., 12:30 and 13:30 p.m.
Barbadillo Bodega, Sanlucar, Tuesday – Saturday, 11 a.m., tickets 3 euros
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18 March 1, 2012 C LSPORTS
The Last One is the Fast OneRota’s Tiburones brought home 25 medals from the
European Forces Swim League (EFSL) 2012 Champion-ships, 24 of the 26 swimmers from Rota improved their times in one or more events and 23 Rota records were broken.
The Pieter van den Hoogenband Zwemstadion in Eindhoven, Netherlands, was the venue for the EFSL 2012 Championships Feb. 18 - 19. Twenty-six members of the Rota Tiburones Swim Team were among the 390 swimmers from 19 teams to qualify for this competition.
Since the first EFSL Championship meet in 1977, this event has marked the exciting climax of the league’s regular season, and this year’s meet did not disappoint. The Pieter van den Hoogenband Stadium, named after the three-time Olympic gold medal winning Dutch swimmer, boasts an impressive 50-meter Olympic-size swimming pool as its centerpiece. As many as 3,000 spectators can be seated overlooking the pool, and the atmosphere over the weekend rivaled that of any Olympic event as hundreds
Owen Bond takes the lead in the 100 Breaststroke during the European Forces Swim League 2012 Championships at the Pieter van den Hoogenband Zwemstadion in Eindhoven, Netherlands, Feb. 18 - 19. (Inset) The Rota Tiburones cheer the coaches on to victory.
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of supporters cheered on the swimmers."From a coach's perspective swimming can be a frus-
trating sport,” said Coach Matt Humphreys. “A child can be doing everything right, working hard at every practice, and still not see the results and rewards of time drops in their events. It is very rare to have such a large percent-age of swimmers do so well and have significant time drops at one meet.”
Humphreys said he is very proud of the team, espe-cially given the pressure of such a big meet: “The fact that they performed so well at such a large venue makes it even more special. I think the joy the swimmers shared from their performances at this meet was infectious, and they were able to experience swimming as a team sport rather than as an individualized one. I think the parents would agree that the character rewards that the swimmers will build on from this swim meet are just as important as their objective accomplishments. It is what I coach for."
Coach Ryan West is equally proud of the team’s
achievements this season. “This year, through many difficulties, the Rota Tiburones Swim Club improved in all aspects. The swimmers never lost dedication or focus. Our saying all season was ‘The Last One is the Fast One, and they continued that philosophy all the way to Champs. They continued to improve and work hard all season through sickness, weather, deployments and coaching changes. I am amazed and impressed by their accomplishments.”
The coaches are also thinking ahead to next season. West added, “Now we need to start looking forward to next season. We hopefully will be getting back in the pool soon to begin our first phase of training. We are looking forward to seeing all the returning swimmers and looking throughout our community for new talent. So if you think you are up for the challenge, please come out to the pool or e-mail me at [email protected].”
Rota moved up in rankings in the EFSL from 12 to 11, and next year they seek to improve on this.
1st Place Medals - 4 TotalFrancesca Clark (10-yr-old) - 200 FreeChristian Meza (8 and under) - 200 IMEmmie Muschek (8 and under) - 50 FreeEmmie Muschek (8 and under) - 50 Back
2nd Place Medals - 5 TotalChristian Meza (8 and under) - 200 FreeChristian Meza (8 and under) - 50 FreeChristian Meza (8 and under) - 50 BackChristian Meza (8 and under) -100 FreeEmmie Muschek (8 and under) -100 Free
3rd Place Medals - 4 TotalChristian Meza (8 and under) -100 IMEmmie Muschek (8 and under) -100 IMEmmie Muschek (8 and under) - 200 FreeEmmie Muschek (8 and under) - 200 IM
4th Place Medals - 4 TotalFrancesca Clark (10-yr-old) - 100 FreeChristian Meza (8 and under) - 50 FlyChristian Meza (8 and under) - 50 BreastAlejandro Sanchez (15 -16-yr-old) - 100 Back
5th Place Medals - 6 TotalFrancesca Clark (10-yr-old) - 100 IMFrancesca Clark (10-yr-old) - 200 IMCaitlyn Marley (10-yr-old) - 50 BackSierra Meza (9-yr-old) - 200 FreeEmmie Muschek (8 and under) -50 FlyLuis Sanchez (11-12-yr-old) -50 Breast
6th Place Medals - 2 TotalFrancesca Clark (10-yr-old) - 50 BackKyler Ferracci (9 Yr Old) - 50 Back
Champs Perfect Meet C.B. BondEmma BondOwen BondRyan CroftAbigail FerracciKyler FerracciIsabela GaribayMatthew Humphreys
Summer HumphreysJacob MarleyChristian MezaAlejandro SanchezLuis SanchezVictor SanchezChloe West
story by stephen bond and carrie Muschek
March 1, 2012 19C L SPORTS
Even fluent speakers of Spanish can have trouble keeping up with Spanish soccer commentators.
Nicknames are used to describe players and teams, and when the pace gets frenetic, made up words become pretty common. Here is a short cheat sheet to provide some relief.
Partidazo – In Spanish the word “game” is partido, a partidazo is used to emphasize an entertaining
or action-packed contest, one usually with many goals and much drama.
Golazo – It might be a spectacular individual effort such as a bicycle kick or it can be a goal that involves players making unselfish passes that culminate with the ball in the back of the net; either way it’s a goal that you can’t stop watching on the replay.
Cañonazo – Basically any goal that is shot with such power and velocity that you wonder if the ball didn’t just rip through the net and into the stands. The word litterally means cannon shot so you can see the connection. Look for cañonazos to be fired by a midfield player who rips a volley from outside the penalty box with such force that the goalie is helpless to stop it.
Pichici – Named after a former Athletic Club de Bilbao player from the early part of the the 20th century, it is the name of the award given to the top goal scorer in La Liga.
El Tigre – In just his first season playing in La Liga, Radamel Falcao Garcia Zarate has scored more goals than anyone not named Messi or Ronaldo. With that attention comes a nickname, for Falcao it’s El Tigre. The Columbian is a physical force in the box who is quick to pounce on his prey’s mistakes and make them pay by scoring a goal.
Spanish Soccer Vocabulary(Times are local)
Thursday*Arsenal at Liverpool 1:45 p.m.The Gunners from London will travel up North to Liverpool in a clash in which both teams will need to win in order to maintain hope of qualifying for Champions League next season.
*Madrid at Sevilla 10 p.m. This is La Liga game of the week and can be seen on La Sexta. Sevilla is coming off an impressive win at Valencia this past week, and another win would greatly improve their hope of making Champions League next season.
Sunday*Manchester United at Tottenham Spurs will look to rebound at home after a tough loss to Arsenal this past Sunday. Man U will look to keep pace with rivals Manchester City who are five points ahead in the battle to win the English Premiere League.
Tuesday*AC Milan at Arsenal 8:45 p.m. Champions League resumes with the second leg of round of 16 play. Milan won the first leg com-fortably 4 - 1.
*Lazio at Athletico Madrid 9:05 p.m.This is the second leg of the Europa League fixture, should be an entertaining game between the Span-ish and Italian teams.
Games of the WeekEl Gato – When you are one of the world’s best soccer
players and most recognized athletes, you are going to garner a lot of attention and pseudonyms. That is certainly the case for Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo who has been referred to as CR7 and CR9 (his initials and jersey number) as well as the feline reference el gato.
El Pirate – Esteban Granero is certainly not the most skilled or recognizable player for Real Madird, but he might just have the most appropriate call sign. While lacking an eye patch, the scruffy Spaniard plays every bit the part with a disheveled look; beard and head band. In homage to his title, the midfielder will sometimes cover up an eye with his hand during a goal celebration.
El Chino – The most politically incorrect nick-name has to be the one given to Manchester City’s David Silva. Born in the Canary Islands to a mother of Japanese descent, the nickname has been used to describe the speedy mid-fielder since his playing days in Valencia.
El Niño – At the age of 22, Fernando Torres had already scored a goal in the European Championship Final and was the most prolific scorer in the English Premiere League. His early success and baby face made this nick-name a no brainer. No matter his age Torres will likely always be know as “the kid.”
El Rey León – If you’re talking about kings in Spanish football you are referring to Athletic Bilbao not the Disney movie. The team from the Basque Region is led by Fernando Llorente who is without question the leader of the pride. Standing at 6 feet, 5 inches, Llorente has long hair that resembles a lion’s mane, so this name is a perfect fit.
La Furia Roja – This name is given to the Spanish National Team, the literal translation is the “Red Fuy.” Also known as the selecion, the team is governed by Real Federación Española de Fútbol (RFEF).
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I just returned from a weekend mother-daughter trip to Paris with my 7-year-old. To give you an idea of my travel style, I wrote my initial ideas for this article on the back of my boarding pass, the part they keep. While there are numerous travel guides that address packing lists, sites to see and country details, I did not leave time to truly review these. So, as is oft the case for busy, working and otherwise frazzled parents, I just decided to buy the tickets and figure everything out later. So, I offer these tips for parents in similar circumstances.
Tip #1: Get There Quickly - First, try to find a non-stop direct flight if possible and drive to one air-port instead of booking multiple flights to reach your destination. This tends to work well with children who have little patience waiting around for anything, and whose enthusiasm tends to wane after the first leg of an airplane-based trip. It also gives you a bit more control over your arrival as you don’t have to worry about making a connecting flight, etc. To begin our journey, we drove from Rota to Seville, and then flew non-stop to Orly Airport in Paris. The change in travel mode kept her fairly well occupied, and our flight was relatively short. Also, Orly is fairly central in Paris, so once we landed, I could honestly say we were “there.”
Tip #2: Plan For A Mess - Be sure to pack wipes, snacks, an extra outfit and activities available for your child in your carry-on luggage (yes, even if fly-ing economy air). Parents of infants and toddlers typically pack these items, but I was surprised by
L i s a ' s P a r e n t i n g T i p s F F SC Travel Tips for Frazzled Parents
Celebrate National Nutrition Month by eating right and getting active. Small changes can make a big dif-ference toward improving the quality of your food intake.
Set a goal to make one or more of these changes during March:
• Increase your intake of fruits and vegetables to at least five servings a day
• Replace soda or other sugar sweetened bever-ages with water
• Switch from white bread to 100-percent whole wheat bread
• Select milk products with lower fat content• Take the salt shaker off the table For more healthy eating tips visit: http://www.choos-
emyplate.gov/.Increasing physical activity even a small amount
can improve health. Set a goal to make one or more of these changes during March:
• Choose a parking space farther away from the store • Take the stairs instead of the elevator• Walk to a place you would normally drive• Dance to music for 15 minutes a day• Walk in place while watching a favorite television
programFor more information regarding consumer nutrition
and National Nutrition Month visit the Academy of Nu-trition and Dietetics (formerly known as the American Dietetic Association) Web site: http://www.eatright.org.
story by lisa steffian, new parent support facilitator
March: National Nutrition Month story by kelliann keirns, rn, wic overseas
how much they came in handy with my 7-year-old daughter as well. The only thing I forgot was the extra outfit, which I desperately needed 30 minutes before our return flight boarded and she managed to spill nearly an entire cup of hot chocolate, com-pletely soaking her only outfit. I scrambled to rush back through security, highly agitated daughter in tow, and found out that there was only one clothing store open at that time, so we settled on a designer T-shirt (tied in back to fit) that I have since inherited.
Tip #3: Minimize Electronics (yourself in-cluded) - I know it sounds like a set up, but I was very pleased with our flight experience given a little forethought. I bought the inexpensive “Fly It Quiet” France printable activity guide online before we left. This resource is available for many different countries and age groups. The amount of time she spent perusing this was definitely worth it. Then she read aloud, something I am hard pressed to get her to do at home. A friend of mine makes her kids a travel journal (stapled set of blank paper) and lets them doodle, draw and write to their hearts’ content. This keeps all of their artwork in one place and can become a keepsake of the event.
Tip #4: Remember your Goal - A slightly existen-tial tip, to think about how you want to look back on this experience someday. Upon our arrival in Paris, I quickly realized that my daughter had a completely different view of what constituted the highlights of Paris. Really for her it came down to the Eiffel Tower and Paris Disney. I was able to angle for a trip to the
Louvre by talking a lot about seeing ‘mummy coffins,’ but otherwise was unsuccessful in my efforts to steer her toward what I considered a more cultural experi-ence. Then I reminded myself why I planned this trip in the first place. My older daughter is growing up fast, I don’t see her as often as I would like now that I am working full-time, and we needed some special time together having fun. Regardless of the desti-nation or distance traveled, the key is to experience new things together and enjoy each other’s company. What I will remember most will be the mess we made trying to eat giant cotton candies after touring the Eiffel Tower and huddling together while watching the original “Mummy” movie in our hotel room after touring the Egyptian exhibits at the Louvre.
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By Karen Lucas, Coastline [email protected]
Special Offer for Base Personnelat Dental Company in Rota
Dental Company is a new concept in dental clinics that originated in Andalusia in 2009. It marks a before and after in this profession because of the excellent
results obtained. The idea is to bring the latest developments in dentistry to small towns in order to raise awareness of the importance of dental
health. Dental Company offers extensive special-ized dental services; the latest technology in implants and orthodontics combined with a friendly and warm atmosphere. Dental Company is the official distribu-tor of “Invisalign” braces. In just three years, Dental Company has established 42 clinics in Andalusia and Extremadura.
Dental Company has special offers for Rota base personnel: free exams; free X-rays and appraisals; free annual cleaning and a 10 percent discount on all treatments.
Dental Company is located on María Auxiliadora in downtown Rota, almost directly across from the gas station.
Zumba Party arrives in El Puerto de Santa Maria! It arrives on Saturday, March 10 at 11:30 a.m. in Ho-tel Pinomar (off of the Puerto Sherry road). It is free and open to the public. Don’t miss this introduction to this new fitness craze. For more information call 600-061-890.
A couple of weeks ago, my husband and I finally got to the Asian restaurant YI to try their food. Since we like to try different things, we always look for something that doesn’t look familiar. We started with
a slightly spicy salad with strips of beef that we liked very much and followed with pieces of duck rolled in sesame seeds that we thought was great, so we will more than likely repeat these two next time. We also had rice wrapped in a lotus leaf that was very tasty and a serving of Pad Thai. I thought the Pad Thai was a bit too soupy. I prefer it dryer. The food, service and prices were good. We will return! If you have yet to try YI, put it on your list of places to go.
As advertised last week, Friday is Italian Theme Night at Molly Malone. Plan ahead, St. Patrick’s Day is coming up soon, and you won’t want to miss their spectacular, memorable get together for the whole family.
I hope some of you were able to take in the local carnival parades. The costumes are most ingenious. Rota has announced the winners of those who par-ticipated in the parade. The prize for the best school group went to San José de Calasanz that used the circus as their theme. The best group costume was for “Popeyes and Olives stuffed with Anchovies.” (I wish I could have seen that one!) The prize for the best couple went to “Photo Cameras” and the best indi-vidual costume went to “Remembrance of my Mother.”
It seems that once carnival is over, things really start to happen around here; Holy Week, Feria and then summer.
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.
Sign, Song and Stories Description: The Early Development and
Intervention Services and New Parent Support Home Visitation Program of FFSC team up to offer a new innovative class to promote and strengthen communication between toddlers and their parents. Classes will encourage pre-literacy skill develop-ment using a nurturing parenting philosophy. Each session will include sign language instruction and story-time activities for children nine months to three years of age. Classes will be progressive, so plan to attend all eight sessions.
Instructors: Heather Snyder, M.S., a Speech Pathologist for EDIS, has extensive experience in promoting communication and is certified in teach-ing babies and toddlers various sign language tech-niques. Lisa Steffian, Ph.D., the New Parent Sup-port Home Visitation specialist has a background in early childhood development and is very interested in promoting nurturing parent-child relationships through pre-literacy activities.
When and Where: Class meets every Wednes-day 9 - 10:30 a.m. April 18 - June 6 at the EDIS building. in Las Palmeras housing. Registration by April 16 is required and space is limited. For more information and to register call 727-3232.