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Coastline | March 25, 2021 3 NAVAL STATION ROTA OMBUDSMAN CONTACT LIST 4 March 25, 2021 | Coastline No Mother Left Behind: Margaret Becker's Goal to Help Moms Thrive By Kimberly Gladden-Eversley breastfeeding, first-time or experienced Contributing Community Writer military spouses, and active-duty moms. “I really believe in full postpartum and Let’s welcome our new Navy-Marine perinatal care; I think it should start when Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) visiting you’re pregnant and be around other nurse, Mrs. Margaret Becker, to the Naval moms while pregnant,” said Becker. “Join Station Rota (NAVSTA) community. After virtual or breastfeeding groups so you can five years as a government contracting see other moms breastfeeding…a lot of officer, nursing knocked on the doors of pregnancies are all about the excitement her heart, leading to a fulfilling journey to of the baby… I think socialization during become a perinatal nurse at University of pregnancy and focusing on the mother is California San Diego (UCSD). so important.” Her passion intensified during her Dear dads, guess what? You were not nursing shifts in the birthing and neonatal forgotten. Becker also offers one-on-one intensive care unit (NICU), increasing her classes for dads and grandparents to dedication to serve mothers who cannot better support mom and baby. serve themselves. Nothing speaks understanding better “My mom was a military spouse… than experience as Mrs. Becker’s entire and she had no support back then,” said life prepared her for this position. Becker. “I don’t want any woman to be “My husband left when my son was alone when things hit the fan.” six days old in the NICU, and my twins Courtesy Photos As a visiting nurse and lactation Margaret Becker is a wealth of knowledge for mothers and new parents. As NMCRS visiting nurse, were 18 months,” said Becker. “I had a consultant, Becker offers home visits and she is connected to many base resources to include U.S. Naval Hospital Rota, WIC, Fleet and Family C-section, and I just think, here I am, my assessments for both mom and baby. Her Support Center (FFSC) Rota, and more. dad was also in the Navy, I had a lot of collaboration with selfless providers jump- support and resources, and it was hard, health care setting that we don’t want to 2. Surround yourself with positive and started support groups for single, grieving, so I can’t imagine when you peel back overpressure moms to breastfeed, and encouraging breastfeeding moms. the layers of oppression, it’s the reality is…they don’t feel pressure, 3. Learn hand expression starting a few even worse.” they just want to breastfeed and want weeks before birth if you are not a high- Military spouse and support.” risk pregnancy. active-duty moms are often If you are a mom and are concerned 4. Skin-to-skin contact with mom and dad! alone while juggling multiple about breastfeeding, you’re not alone. Our 5. Take it one feeding at a time. responsibilities at once. health promotion coordinator and visiting 6. Learn cues – when your baby’s hands One of the most challenging nurse understand your struggles because are tight vs. when hands are relaxed. yet rewarding tasks is the they have lived and conquered the trials of 7. Be patient with yourself and your baby. ability to produce “liquid gold” early motherhood for themselves. Calm first before trying again. (breastmilk) for their babies. Kestner candidly shared her 8. Give yourself grace with your unique If you’re a seasoned, new, overwhelming breastfeeding experience situation. or soon-to-be mom, you from trauma to triumph after giving birth 9. Contact NMCRS for visiting nurse will hear this million-dollar to her beautiful baby girl. services. question; are you going to “When we got home, that’s when the 10. Contact Fleet and Family for new breastfeed your baby? wheels really fell off because my baby parent support. Health Promotion was crying and not really nursing,” said 11. Contact the Women, Infants, and Coordinator Cherianne Kestner. “I had multiple meltdowns … we Children (WIC) nurse if you qualify. Kestner has dedicated her went to the hospital and Lt. Lorna saved time to study exactly what my life… I needed someone to show me, “I’m passionate about lactation, but I’m moms want and need with and my thought was, how many mothers passionate about women,” said Becker. “I the project she is completing don’t know this is here?” think lactation can help them feel better as part of her Master of Public Our very own lactation expert if they are confident in that, but I will also Health from San Diego State Margaret Becker created her top tips for help them stop breastfeeding if it’s too University. breastfeeding moms. much.” “When I ask moms, what If you’re interested in the pregnancy is the most important thing 1. Get support! “The biggest success and postpartum support groups, visiting to you? For most moms it's indicator for breastfeeding is support,” nurse or additional services for moms breastfeeding,” said Kestner. said Becker. “It’s not what your breasts in our NAVSTA community, you can “It’s funny because there look like; it’s not what your baby’s mouth contact visiting nurse Margaret Becker at is a misconception in the looks like; it’s literally what support [email protected] or NMCRS Margaret Becker poses with her family for a photo. resources you have.” +34 956-821-614 Coastline | March 25, 2021 5 6 March 25, 2021 | Coastline Finding Your Spirital Rhythm during Unstable Times CHAPLINES One of the our hall of fame with great joys in humility and position life is hearing a us for healing from our song that has a hall of shame. They catchy rhythm. help us embrace the I distinctly opportunities in front remember of us and overcome where I was the obstacles that when I heard could beset us. They Michael equip us to face Jackson’s both our hopes and Billy Jean for our fears. Spiritual the first time. rhythms keep us from When my kids living rudderless lives. were younger, A solid set of Rota Chaplain Happy and spiritual rhythms Lt. Milo Curtis Uptown Funk will bring clarity and were played conviction to your on the drive to choices regardless school when we needed a bit of “pep” put in our step. of the season you are A good rhythm sticks in the soul. It gives us a strong, in. These rhythms regular, repeated pattern that moves us beyond our provide you a coherent current place. set of: We are living in a time where, for most of us, our scripture reading, prayer before meals, benevolence towards others, and hospitality. Different faith traditions rhythms are being disrupted. The external frameworks PRIORITIES - the things that are most important to you. we relied on aren’t as reliable because of the mitigation have different spiritual rhythms, but they all have a set of practices that can create healthy patterns in efforts that exist around COVID-19. As a result, it can PATTERNS - the things that are consistently true of you. be difficult to find a cadence that helps us move through unpredictable times. Over the next few months I encourage you to take our days, weeks and months with any sort of rhythm. NON-NEGOTIABLES - the things you will not compromise. some steps in establishing and growing in some spiritual rhythms. Some research and conversation with others So what can be done? can generate some simple but impactful ideas. Then try DISCIPLINES - the things you choose regardless of how One thing each of us can do is establish, or further hard or easy it is. them for a good 4-6 weeks. Get a feel for what these strengthen, our spiritual rhythms. Spiritual rhythms are rhythms can do to stabilize your mind and heart during intentional, strong, repeated patterns that position us to I grew up in a Christian home where our spiritual unstable times. be strengthened in our soul. They are the things that hold rhythms included weekly church attendance, daily Coastline | March 25, 2021 7 Rota, Gastronomy Rota has a wide range of typical ARRANQUE dishes made with local products and freshly caught fish. Among these ROTEÑO dishes, the following are a must try: roasted bell peppers, “Arranque Ingredients: Roteño” (thick purée made with tomato, Italian sweet peppers, Ripe tomato 1kg breadcrumbs, garlic, salt and olive (preferably pear tomatoes) oil). Berza Roteña (stew made with Green peppers 2 or 3 beans and Swiss chards), Rota style 1 or 2 cloves of garlic tomato soup, “Urta” soup (red banded 1 day old bread (not soft) sea bream soup with tomato, onion Olive oil (as necessary) and green pepper) and the most Salt (to taste) characteristic dish of our town “Urta a la roteña”. White clay or wooden pestle
Some of the most famous recipes Grind the peppers, garlic and salt from Rota, cook them and enjoy your in the pestle with a traditional wooden meal (roteña meal) mortar. Next, take the tomatoes with their skins peeled and place them in the pestle on top of the pulp and proceed to mash the tomatoes.
When the mash is ready, meaning it is evenly blended and consistent, continue to add the crumbled bread and gradually mash this into the mix, smoothing it out with drops of olive oil until getting to the perfect point. Serve the dish accompanied by green Rota’s fishing port peppers. Typical pumpkins from Rota
Local products: fruits and vegetables
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MILITARY AUTO SOURCE ROTA wants you to learn about your overseas car buying benefits in Rota. Military AutoSource (MAS to many) has effectively served the overseas military community for close to 60 years as the exclusive on-base factory- authorized distributor for eleven leading automotive and motorsport manufacturers.
They offer a unique vehicle buying program designed to provide not only savings but the flexibility, service, choice and assurances that military members want and deserve.
At MAS, the car buying experience is personalized for every military member based on his or her individual needs, location, and financing requirements. Most service members are not aware of the privately owned vehicle (POV) buying and owner regulations in Spain.
The SOFA is very different than most other countries as only one tax-free import vehicle (applies to non EU vehicles) is allowed during your tour and it has to physically arrive in Rota within the first six months of your arrival or your spouse’s.
If you have already been in Rota for six months or shipped a car with you, Military AutoSource can still help you obtain a new car and have it delivered when you return home stateside or to your next duty station.
In NAVSTA Rota, your local MAS representative is George Molina. George can help you find the right vehicle to fit your needs while providing superior value, service and convenience. Shop a global inventory of cars, trucks, SUVs, motorcycles and off-road vehicles from the world’s top brands including Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Harley- Davidson, Jeep, Lincoln, Polaris, Ram, Slingshot and Volkswagen.
If you can’t find exactly what you are looking for MAS offers the unique benefit of custom ordering your next vehicle to your exact specifications.
Stop by and visit George at the MAS office located conveniently in the Rota NEX, call him at 956 822353 or look for their ad in the paper for additional information.
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BERZA ROTEÑA It is always better to have more Ingredients: Just before serving, the mint is tomatoes than the rest. The garlic added. should be cut into strips in a good 1/4kg broad beans quality glazed bowl. 1/4kg green beans It is customary to serve the butter to 1/4kg white string beans one side in a glazed clay bowl. Place the necessary olive oil to 2 pigs trotters proceed to poach (poach is to make Fresh pork 1/8kg URTA A LA ROTEÑA food tender) the onions and the Morcilla 1 Ingredients: peppers, and when they are tender, Chorizo 1 add the tomato and garlic together with Fresh streaky bacon Urta from Rota, pepper to taste. Head of garlic Garlic Cayenne pepper 1 teaspoonful Green Peppers Regularly stir the dish. When the Black pepper 5 or 6 grains Onion tomato is almost pulp, it is time to add Coloured lard Red tomatoes the white wine. mint Bay leaves, Normal pot: 2 hours Pepper grains With the tomato almost ready, we White wine and cognac add the fish and a bay leaf, simmering Pressure cooker: 30 minutes Olive oil on a low flame until the urta is ready. Salt Peel the broad beans and green Once it is, add a small glass of beans. The tomato should be perfectly ripe, cognac before preparing to serve the as well as the onion, which should be dish. Place the white sting beans into white, juicy and sweet. The peppers boiling water and when the beans begin should also be high quality. The urta can be cut into smaller to break open, place them in fresh strips or fillets if it is very big. water with the rest of the ingredients, Cut the tomato into slices, removing simmering again until everything is the pulp if it is too juicy. Likewise, cut Don´t forget to eat this recipe cooked. the onion and pepper into thin slices if accompanied by a special wine, Tintilla, possible. the wine from Rota. Season to taste. When it is ready, crushed garlic is sprinkled over the dish. A bottle of “tintilla”, a sweet fruity wine from Rota
Welcome to Rota Tourism Office - Outside Rota gate (by the taxi stand) - Tel: 956 846 521 Coastline | March 25, 2021 9 U.S. Sixth Fleet Ship earns Bloodhound Award By Ensign Amy Skaggs engagements with USS Indiana (SSN USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) Public Affairs 789) as well as naval forces from Canada, France, Germany, Norway, and the United USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) was recently Kingdom. Roosevelt was an integral awarded the 2021 anti-submarine warfare player in the exercise boasting the SQQ- (ASW) Bloodhound Award representing 89A(V)15 sonar suite and an embedded, the best in the Atlantic Fleet., Mar. 9. organic MH-60R Knighthawk helicopter The Naval Surface Forces award is capability. presented annually to one Pacific Fleet "Roosevelt’s ASW team diligently and one Atlantic Fleet ship for exceptional pursues excellence in training and real- performance in the ASW mission area. world operations. Their expertise paired Roosevelt maintains one of the Fleet’s with the most advanced technology in most advanced ASW capabilities and the Fleet has distinguished Roosevelt her crew employs these assets with great as a capable leader in anti-submarine technical skill. warfare,” said Cmdr. Ryan Kendall, Though Roosevelt is new to the commanding officer of USS Roosevelt. Forward Deployed Naval Forces Europe “We are eager to continue honing our (FDNF-E) force, completing a successful skills and working with our NATO partners home port shift from Mayport, Florida in in future ASW exercises and missions.” March of last year, she participated and In a ceremony later this month, Capt. excelled in numerous anti-submarine Joseph Gagliano, commodore, Destroyer Photo by MC3 Katie Cox warfare exercises and missions within the The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) arrives at Naval Station Squadron 60, will present Roosevelt with Sixth Fleet operating area. Rota as part of its homeport shift, April 19, 2020. Roosevelt replaces USS Carney (DDG 64) as the Bloodhound Pennant which will be "Before our homeport shift to Sixth one of four forward deployed naval forces (FDNF) in Spain. Named in honor of President Franklin flown throughout 2021. D. Roosevelt and his wife Eleanor, Roosevelt will be the first Flight IIA Arleigh Burke-class guided- Fleet, we knew that Roosevelt's ASW "The Bloodhound award is that award missile destroyer stationed in Rota, providing the ability to deploy with two embarked Lamps MK III capabilities would be put to the test in the MH-60B Sea Hawk helicopters. you find out about in 'A' school but Barents Sea, Black Sea, Atlantic Ocean seems to be so rare that you rarely European and African theaters strengthen and Mediterranean Sea,” said Lt. j.g Evan the waters of Europe and Africa, from meet someone who has won it,” said interoperability among NATO allies and P. Oltmanns, Roosevelt’s anti-submarine the Cape of Good Hope to the Arctic Sonar Technician 1st Class Thomas D. partners and demonstrate collective warfare officer. “What we didn't know is Circle, demonstrating their mastery of the Buchinsky. “To have won the Bloodhound resolve to regional security and peace. just how much we would accomplish. I maritime domain. and be seen as the best ASW ship in the Roosevelt is one of four U.S. Navy am incredibly proud of my team and what U.S. Sixth Fleet, headquartered in Atlantic fleet is a great honor.” destroyers based in Rota, Spain, and they have accomplished in 2020." Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of U.S. Navy vessels routinely conduct assigned to Commander, Task Force 65 During the NATO Allied Maritime joint and naval operations, often in concert training with allies and partners in order in support of NATO’s Integrated Air Missile Command-led exercise Dynamic with allied and interagency partners, in to increase capacity and capability Defense architecture. These Forward- Mongoose 2020, Roosevelt conducted order to advance U.S. national interests as they work together to strengthen Deployed Naval Forces-Europe ships simulated integrated submarine and security and stability in Europe and regional ties. The ship’s operations in the have the flexibility to operate throughout Africa.
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LOCAL WINE TINTILLA
It does not grow in any other region of Spain in spite of the fact that there are large extensions of vineyards throughout the country dedicated to many varieties of grape. Tintilla grape grows only in our town.
It’s a sweet and fruity wine that is drunk as aperitif or desert. Rota together with other towns from the area are part of the “Ruta del Vino y del Brandy del Marco de Jerez”
Local winery
Welcome to Rota Tourism Office - Outside Rota gate (by the taxi stand) - Tel: 956 846 521 10 March 25, 2021 | Coastline Experiencing Spain Through Books: Part 2
Editor’s Note: This is the continuation of the "Experiencing Spain Through Books" article featured in the Jan. 14, 2021 edition of the Coastline. That list included classics, fiction, and some Spanish-language novels. Sarah Jones, a former Rota community member, compiled this list to help base personnel get immersed in Spain, its culture, and people.
You can find endless literature about how a Spanish village is torn apart in the Spain, or set in Spain; it’s wonderful to beginning of the Spanish Civil War. read about it while experiencing it. Below are some popular Spain-related reads. Young Adults (YA)/Children This is the final installment highlighting (L) The Story of Ferdinand, Munro Leaf different genres of books on Spain. The and Robert Lawson. A children's classic list is by no means a complete list, but about a young bull who prefers to sit should get you started. Many of these under a cork tree and smell the flowers books are available at the base MWR to fighting. Library and are denoted by a (L) prior to (L: Bahrain) Shadow of a Bull, Maia the title. Happy reading! Wojciechowska. Manolo Olivar, son of a famous bullfighter, is expected to follow Nonfiction in his father’s footsteps. The book is a (L) Iberia, James Michener. A detailed Newbery Award-winning novel. C. Kyle. Nacho only wants gazpacho for architecture of Andalucia and its Moorish and illustrated exploration of Spain as it (L) Lola’s Fandango, Anna Witte and breakfast, lunch, and dinner so his mother influences seen in Cordoba, Seville, and was during the 1960s as well as history Micha Archer. An upbeat children’s picture teaches him to make gazpacho. The book Granada’s Alhambra. and politics. book about a young girl learning flamenco is fun and lively with Spanish sprinkled (L: Naples) Dogs of God: Columbus, dancing. throughout in addition to a gazpacho Travel Memoirs the Inquisition, and the Defeat of the Asterix in Spain (Asterix #14), René recipe at the end! (L) A Parrot in the Pepper Tree, The Moors, James Reston, Jr. The author Goscinny and illustrated by Albert Uderzo. Almond Blossom Appreciation Society, takes readers through the riveting events Part of a series, this one focuses on a little Travel Guides and Driving over Lemons, Chris Stewart. around 1492 that allowed King Ferdinand village in Hispania that refuses to give up The most popular travel series are Rick Stewart’s Driving over Lemons trilogy is and Queen Isabel to fund Christopher to Julius Caesar during Roman times. Steves, Fodor’s, Rough Guides, Lonely based on his move from England to start Columbus’s expedition to the New World. Building on Nature: The Life of Antoni Planet, and Eyewitness guides; each a life on a farm outside of Granada. (L) Ghosts of Spain: Travels through Gaudi, Victora Rodriguez, illustrated by offers a different style. But there are many It’s Not About the Tapas: A Spanish Spain and Its Silent Past, Giles Tremlett. Julie Paschkis. A children’s book focusing more specialized travel guides, such as: Adventure on Two Wheels, Polly Evans. When news broke of the mass graves on the life, inspiration and work behind Single and stressed, Evans dreams of from Franco’s death squads almost 60 the revolutionary architect Antoni Gaudi. (L) Walking in Andalucía: 36 Routes in cycling around Spain on a bicycle. Her years after, the author traveled Spain to Discovering Madrid, Ana Campoy, Andalucía’s Natural Parks, Guy Hunter- actual journey turns out a bit different than hear why they stayed silent for so long. illustrated by Roser Calafell. The perfect Watts. Popular hiking guide to some of her dreams but her recounts make for an La Roja: How Soccer Conquered Spain introduction for children to explore and the most popular and best trails around enjoyable read. and how Spanish Soccer Conquered learn about Madrid. The characters visit Andalucia. It should be noted that Hunter- A Load of Bull: An Englishman’s the World, Jimmy Burns. Soccer, or many of Madrid's famous sites such as Watts is a pretty strong hiker so hike times Adventures in Madrid, Tim Parfitt. Sent futbol, enthusiast will enjoy this history Plaza Mayor, Prado Museum, Retiro park, are fairly accurate, if not a bit ambitious. to Madrid to help start Spanish Vogue on how Spanish love soccer and how and more. Coastal Walks in Andalucía: The best turned into nine years of learning the ins- Spanish teams earned a place in the Anno’s Spain, Mitsumasa Anno. Be an hiking trails close to Andalucia's and-outs of Madrid and Spanish culture. hearts of people world-wide. armchair tourist as you follow Anno’s Mediterranean and Atlantic Coastlines, Dancing in the Fountain: How to Enjoy (L) Spain in Our Hearts: Americans in wordless adventures through historical Guy Hunter-Watts. Another hiking guide Living Abroad, Karen McCann. American the Spanish Civil War, 1936-1939, Adam towns of Spain. by Hunter-Watts providing some of the Karen McCann moves to Seville with Hochschild. The author uses numerous (L) Little Egret and Toro, Robert Vavra best coastal trails of Andalucia. her husband. The books captures all the characters to tell a tale of Americans and illustrated by John Fulton. A story of (L) Forty Day Trips from Rota, Melinda cultural misunderstandings and language fighting on both sides of the Spanish friendship and loyalty between a fighting Ronda. Written by former Naval Station mishaps of expats living abroad. Civil War to unveil heartbreak, suffering, bull and a cattle egret. Rota spouse, Melinda Ronda, this book (L) Spanish Lessons: Beginning a New and failure. Madeleine and the Gypsies, Ludwig is a great jumping off point for planning Life in Spain, Derek Lambert. As Lambert The Story of Spanish, Jean-Benoit Bemelmans. The classic Madeline series adventures around Andalucia along with and his wife settle into their Spanish home Nadeau and Julie Barlow. The husband- is back with the Spanish ambassador’s funny anecdotes about traveling with on the Costa Blanca, he uncovers a Spain wife team take on the history of the son, Pepito, and Madeline getting stranded a toddler. Note: The book is outdated, that tourists rarely see. Spanish language from its roots to how at the carnival during a downpour. A gypsy but provides a good overview into local Kinky Gazpacho: Life, Love, & Spain, it’s shaped the modern world. mother finds them and takes care on the destinations and key sights. Death’s Other Kingdom, Gamel road with the carnival. Art & Architecture: Andalusia, Brigitte See BOOKS ON SPAIN page 11 Woolsey. A short first-person book shows (L: Naples) Gazpacho for Nacho, Tracey Hintzen-Bohlen. A book focused on the Coastline | March 25, 2021 11 in the world – leads him to Spain where innovative – from his native Spain to the particular to the Camino or traditional BOOKS ON SPAIN he uncovers more to the story. American kitchens. pilgrim meals but it’s still a fun cookbook. Continued from page 10 Two Middle-Aged Ladies in Andalucía, Andaluz: A Food Journey through Basque Country: A Culinary Journey Penelope Chetwode. A travel memoir Southern Spain, Fiona Dunlop. For Through a Food Lover’s Paradise, Marti Lori L. Tharps. Growing up in a mostly of Chetwode’s journey on her horse over 700 years, the Moors lived in Al- Buckley. Bukley is an American journalist white suburb of Milwaukee, the author Marquesa around the countryside of Andalus on the Iberian Peninsula. In this from Alabama who writes on Basque dreams of going to Spain to fulfill her Andalucia in 1961. book, Dunlop highlights the history and cuisine from her seven years living in San destiny. As an optimistic college student, Andalus, Jason Webster. Part travel book influence of the Moors and Berbers on Sebastian. Her recipe for burnt Basque she arrives in Spain to be confronted by and part memoir, Webster explores Spain Spanish kitchens. cheesecake (from the restaurant La Viña the country’s views on Blackness and through the lens of its Moorish history and (L) My Basque Cuisine: A Love Affair in San Sebastian) is wonderful! ultimately begins her journey of self- heritage. with Spanish Cuisine, Ash Mair. Mair’s Cúrate: Authentic Spanish Food discovery. ode to Basque – a region made up of from an American Kitchen, Katie Two Old Fools-Olé!: Another Slice of Food/Drink northern Spain and southwest France Button. American chef Katie Button’s Andalucian Life, Victoria Twead. An Sherry: A Modern Guide to the Wine – cuisine through traditional ingredients first cookbook brings Spanish classics to entertaining and hilarious account of World’s Best-Kept Secret, with and techniques. the American kitchen with adaptations to two expats moving to a quiet mountain Cocktails and Recipes, Talia Baiocchi. Spain: A Culinary Road Trip, Mario American seasonal items. villages. The book also includes many Taking on Andalucia’s most iconic wine, Batali with Gwyneth Paltrow. A cookbook My Kitchen in Spain: 225 Authentic great Spanish recipes to try in your own sherry. The author details sherry history, and travelogue to accompany the TV Regional Recipes, Janet Mendel. Mendel home. basics, and bodegas. There is also a series “Spain…On the Road Again” with has lived in Spain since the 1960s so her Two Old Fools in Spain Again, Victoria variety of sherry-based cocktails at the Mario Batali, Gwyneth Paltrow, Mark book mixes anecdotes with recipes. Twead. Follow the “two old fools” on more end. Bittman and Spanish actress Claudia Cooking from the Heart of Spain, Janet adventures in this hilarious sequel to Olé. Grape, Olive, Pig: Deep Travels Bassols. The crew travels around Spain Mendel. Mendel continues her quest The Telling Room: A Tale of Love, Betrayal, Through Spain’s Food Culture, Matt on search for delicious local dishes with to bring Spanish cuisine and dishes Revenge, and the World’s Greatest Goulding. As part of the Roads & Kingdom plenty of cultural sites and laughs along to American kitchens focusing on the Cheese, Michael Paterniti. The author’s series, Goulding takes on Spain by the way. Spanish region of La Mancha. chance encounter with a Spanish queso exploring it through its different provinces. Tastes of the Camino, Yosmar Monique – considered the best and most expensive Using his signature Martinez. A cookbook dedicated to the Note: The summaries were compiled storytelling style, different regions and dishes found along based on book descriptions and he mixes culture, the Camino Frances. Martinez is a chef reader inputs; not all books have been history, food so many of the dishes included are not personally read. and drinks into an entertaining gastronomical experience. What's your favorite book on Spain? Did we miss a book? (L) Made in Spain: Spanish Dishes Share your favorite book on Spain, or set in Spain, with the for the American Kitchen, Jose Coastline for an upcoming "Community Favorites" section. Andres. Famed chef Jose Andres brings dishes – Email your favorite books to [email protected] by April 30, 2021. both traditional and 12 March 25, 2021 | Coastline Seabee Battalion Repairs Eroding Cliffline Despite COVID-19 Story and Photos by MCSN Johnny rain and the tide, but we’ve had steady Garcia work and we’re about done.” AFN Rota The 950 meters of cliffline facing the Bay of Cadiz has been eroding since the Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile 1960’s. The erosion is caused by the Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11 kinetic energy of the ocean waves hitting continued work on cliffline erosion repair the cliff. project by building a rock barrier to protect Camp Mitchell’s commanding officer, the cliffline from further erosion at Naval Cmdr. Frank Caroll, says he is proud of Station (NAVSTA) Rota, Spain. the amazing job that his team has done. The cliffline erosion repair project “It’s really come together well, began construction in 2018, where understanding the environment, the the Seabees assigned to NMCB 133, training that they’ve done internally stationed at Camp Mitchell, made steady and the ability to push through difficult progress on the $8.7 million dollar project challenges has been amazing,” said until the COVID-19 pandemic started. Caroll. “It benefits the entire base and Equipment Operator 1st Class Richard the skills they're raising are just what the Brown, NMCB 133 project leader, said Navy needs today.” that the COVID-19 virus as well as With COVID-19 restrictions slowly weather have affected work. being lifted, work on the project has been “There was a big blow when COVID hit, running smoother. it hurt a lot of projects actually but we’ve Chief Equipment Operator William A group of Seabees, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 133, move dirt and adjusted fire, and we’re hitting it pretty Wilson, NMCB 11 project chief, said he is rocks in order to build a barrier to protect the cliffline at Naval Station Rota, Spain, Jan.1, 1 2021. steadily right now,” said Brown. “The last glad his battalion hasn’t had to deal with couple of months we’ve been battling the the cliffline could be completed within are able to get hands-on experience with the same issues as NMCB 133 regarding the next year. vehicles and heavy machinery such as COVID. “We’re still working on that date right excavators, bulldozers, and rockdumps. “I know the previous now,” said Heaton. “It’s going to be right Constructionman Jaymark Panganiban battalion (NMCB 133) at the end of the year sometime in 2021 says that he is glad to have been given dealt with COVID a lot or 2022 when we’re going to finish up.” the opportunity to work on the project when everything kind Wilson is grateful for the project because it has helped him grow as a of started becoming because it brought a lot of work experience Seabee. an issue,” said Wilson. for everyone involved since it is not “This is my first project I’ve ever worked “We’ve been able to something Seabees normally do. on and I’ve learned a lot from it and I’ve work around it pretty “To have these equipment operators built more confidence in myself,” said well during our time go out and practice skills they normally Panganiban. “I've learned how to operate here.” wouldn’t get an opportunity to is amazing,” a little more and do my job more so it’s a As progress said Wilson. “It really sets them up for good experience.” continues on the success later on down in their career from NMCB 11, homeported in Gulfport, MS, cliffline, Equipment an (equipment) operator’s perspective, is completing a six month deployment to Operator 1st Class and from a management perspective as NAVSTA Rota, Spain. In addition to local Justin Heaton, NMCB well.” projects, NMCB 11 assists other deployed Equipment Operator 1st Class Richard Brown, project leader for Naval 11 project leader, Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 133, instructs where to move the Heaton appreciates the project Seabee detachments in areas such as vehicle while working on the project site, Jan. 11, 2021. thinks that work on because his team working on the cliffline Croatia, Ukraine, and Israel.
Story and Photos by MC2 Damon Grosvenor gratitude to the medical professionals across the Sixth to Gonzalez. He created the plan of action for getting USS Porter Public Affairs Fleet’s area of operations. the vaccine to the Sailors once it arrived on Porter. “Thank you to U.S Naval Hospital Rota, Spain “Since we are in a “bubble status” the vaccines Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided- and U.S. Naval Hospital Souda Bay, Greece for were brought aboard Porter by three Hospital missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) received the coordinating and delivering the vaccine to Porter's Corpsmen from NSA Souda Bay, all of whom were fully first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine as part ofthe Sailors,” said Ralston. immunized and took protective measures to ensure Department of Defense’s effort to protect its personnel Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Brandon Slavin, safety,” said Gonzalez. against the virus in Souda Bay, Greece, Feb. 20, 2021. assigned to USNH Rota and currently aboard Porter, Gonzalez and the Porter medical team administered The vaccine Porter received was developed by and Hospitalman Kevin Gonzalez, assigned to the vaccine on the ship’s mess decks. All hands the American pharmaceutical company Moderna and Porter, administered the first dose of vaccine to their attended the trainings in the weeks leading up to the the National Institute of Health. It was approved in shipmates on the mess decks of Porter. vaccination event. December by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration “We coordinated with the [Independent Duty Sailors aboard the Porter like Chief Gas Turbine under an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA). Corpsman] and the Senior Medical Officer at [Naval Systems Technician (Mechanical) Deariel Miles said The vaccine requires two doses, the first of which Support Activity] Souda Bay to arrange the preparation that getting the vaccine was important because it not was received by Porter, Feb. 20, and the second of and delivery of the vaccines to Porter,” said Slavin. only helped protect himself but those around him. which is to be administered at U.S. Naval Hospital “Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 60 arranged for “I received the COVID-19 vaccine to be a part of Rota (USNH) in Rota, Spain at a later date. the vaccines to be shipped to NSA Souda Bay, the solution,” said Miles. “I want to prevent any further Cmdr. Thomas Ralston, Porter’s commanding and their immunizations clinic is holding them at spread of the disease and protect my loved ones at officer, said that the ship has been operating ina required temperatures for us. They are aware of our home.” COVID environment for over a year and receiving the circumstances and are ready to assist us once we Porter, forward-deployed to Naval Station Rota, vaccine helps his crew make good progress against start to give the vaccine. They have been extremely Spain, is conducting naval operations in the U.S. Sixth the virus. helpful throughout this process.” Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national “Sink COVID!” said Ralston. The medical department of Porter made quick interests and security and stability in Europe and Ralston said that this is a solid first step towards and efficient work of distributing the vaccine thanks Africa. normalcy for everyone and wanted to extend his Porter Vaccine First Dose of COVID-19 Receives Coastline | March 25, 2021 13 Naval Station Rota’s New “Main Street” By Courtney Pollock said Capt. David Baird, commanding NAVSTA Rota Public Affairs officer of NAVSTA Rota, during the opening remarks. “The vision that we had On what was almost the one when we started this project was to create anniversary to the Kingdom of Spain a ‘main street’ or town center of our base. entering into a lockdown due to the global A place where family and friends could pandemic, a small group gathered in front meet. A place for our community to come of the new El Patio complex at Naval together. We feel that we have achieved Station (NAVSTA) Rota for its grand that goal.” opening, March 12, 2021. Baird reflected on the past year – a year “This facility that we’re about to open is of minimal manning, shutting programs a culmination of eight years of planning, and facilities, home confinement, curfew dedication and hard work by Rota MWR and more. and NAVFAC professionals here in Rota,” “As a community, we’ve endured an extremely challenging year and now we see a light at the end of the tunnel,” said Baird. “It just seems fitting that we christen this new facility providing additional hope for our future here.” Photos by MC3 Jacob Owen The El Patio complex is Megan Ryan, Fleet Readiness director at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota, Spain, speaks during the operated by Rota Morale, grand opening ceremony for NAVSTA Rota’s El Patio facility, Mar. 12, 2021. Welfare and Recreation Throughout the opening weekend, center for the base. (MWR) and features NAVSTA Rota community members “I think quality-of-life initiatives such Bomber's Fresh Mex quick- enjoyed trying the new menu at Bombers, as this only enhance Rota as one of the service restaurant, adults- enjoying a drink and Southern BBQ on the desirable duty locations in our Navy,” said only Tower Pub with southern outdoor patio space, watching movies, Baird. “Certainly facilities like this helps BBQ menu, and Flix with or giving a try at the climbing wall. If this our entire community to ‘live their best Capt. David Baird, commanding officer of Naval Station two 71-seat state-of-the-art weekend was any indication, the facility life’ here in Southern Spain.” (NAVSTA) Rota, Spain, speaks during the grand opening cinemas. ceremony for NAVSTA Rota’s El Patio facility, Mar. 12, 2021. will live up to its goal of being a town
A group of customers wait in line for food at the new Bomber’s Fresh Mex restaurant on Naval Station Customers order food at the new Bomber’s Fresh Mex restaurant on Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota, (NAVSTA) Rota, Spain, after the grand opening of NAVSTA Rota’s El Patio facility, Mar. 12, 2021. Spain, after the grand opening of NAVSTA Rota’s El Patio facility, Mar. 12, 2021.
El Patio Complex Photos by MC1 Nathan Carpenter Rota MWR's El Patio includes Bomber's Fresh Mex restaurant, Tower Pub with special Southern BBQ menu, and Flix Theater featuring two 71-seat state-of-the- art cinemas.
Tower Pub Flix Theater Bomber's Fresh Mex 14 March 25, 2021 | Coastline Every Day is Patient Safety Day: Celebrating National Patient Safety Awareness Week 2021 at Naval Hospital Rota From U.S. Naval Hospita Rota, Spain patient safety. Awareness events took place at U.S. Naval Hospital (USNH) Patient Safety Awareness Week is Rota, Spain, throughout the week of an annual recognition event intended March 14-20, 2021. to encourage everyone to learn more The awareness celebration at hospital about health care safety. Hospitals, was launched by Capt. Andrew Archila, clinics, and health care organizations commanding officer of USNH Rota, who across the country plan events to draw offered the staff encouragement on their awareness to patient safety within their accomplishments over the past year own organizations as part of a journey and the renewal of the pledge for patient towards safe care and zero harm. safety. This year’s themes were “ready, For the staff at USNH Rota, every reliable care” and “every day is patient day is patient safety day, but this week, safety day” emphasizing technology and there were activities and awareness campaigns to hone their skills. A simulated Courtesy photos “Room of Errors” provided a learning Capt. Archila, commanding officer of U.S. Naval Hospital Rota, speaks to the staff about the importance opportunity for staff to identify and make of patient and staff safety while providing world class care. The 15 continuous process improvement recommendations on common medical posters are displayed on the wall behind the team. errors thus emphasizing best practice Everyone interacts with the health care Some other things you can do to build a sharing and discussions. system at some point in their life and patient safety partnership is to ensure that everyone has a role to play in advancing you maintain a current list of medications Take an Active Role in Patient Safety safe health care. with your providers. Speak up when Although there has been real progress Wondering how you can promote your you notice something concerning, use in patient safety over the past two own patient safety? Start with these three the ICE comment system, and respond U.S. Naval Hospital Rota personnel review a decades, current estimates cite medical simple questions: to the Joe’s surveys. The healthcare staged room of errors to promote education and harm as a leading cause of death What is my main problem? professionals at USNH Rota are standing awareness. Staff were given an opportunity to worldwide. Preventing harm in health What do I need to do? by to listen and support you. visit the room, identify the errors, and include how care settings is a public health concern. they would correct the deficiencies. Why is it important for me to do this?
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Avenida de Fuentebravía 3. El Puerto de Santa María (36.603757, -6.266260) TM Burger King Corporation © 2018 Burger King Europe GmbH. All rights reserved. Coastline | March 25, 2021 15 U.S. Naval Hospital Rota Commanding Officer Helicopter Maritime Strike Group (HSM) 79 Conducts SAR Training Presents Coins to USO Rota Team Members Photos by MC1 Nathan Carpenter From U.S. Naval Hospital Rota, Spain A search and rescue (SAR) swimmer Capt. Andrew Archila, commanding officer of Navy Medical Readiness and drops into the water from an MH- Training Command, Rota presented Kayla Clark and her fellow USO team 60R Seahawk Helicopter, assigned to members his commanding officer coin for their unrelenting support and dedication Helicopter Maritime Strike Group (HSM) to the staff at U.S. Naval Hospital Rota. Clark and her team have provided 79, during a SAR swimmer training donations to boost morale and bring joy to the staff who are on the frontlines of Courtesy Photos exercise at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota, the COVID-19 fight. Capt. Andrew Archila, commanding officer of U.S. Naval Hospital (USNH) Rota, presents Archila expressed his gratitude his command coin to USO Rota personnel and Spain, March 9, 2021. by saying, “The high volume COVID volunteers for their support during the ShotEx. vaccine offerings in the base theater Pictured left to right: Kelli Helvey, Cassandra have been staffed over 20 times. On Rudden, Meg Hanley, Kayla Clark, and Capt. each occasion I can say that the hospital Andrew Archila. staff conducting the SHOTEXs were so greatly appreciative of the USO support. A hot cup of coffee, snack, and just the thoughtfulness of the USO staff kept the team charged and helped keep the morale high. Thank you USO!” 16 March 25, 2021 | Coastline
Juana Linares Verano
Juana Linares Verano is the Child & Youth experiences that we offer to the children every day Program (CYP) assistant training and curriculum help them discover the world.” specialist at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota. She When asked what she loves about her department, provides routine and personalized training for all she quickly responded it was her coworkers. CYP employees – Child Development Center “This is a very demanding job,” she said. “We are (CDC), School Age Care (SAC), and Youth Center. in a little world where you totally depend on others. “CYP training specialist provides all training Your coworker in the class makes the difference. I requirements reflected in the individual development feel that I am very lucky with my team.” plan of each position in the CYP organization,” In her personal time, Linares Verano keeps busy explained Linares Verano, which includes regular with hobbies where she continues to learn in areas trainings, one-on-one coaching sessions based that interests her. on observations, and program needs. She also “I love history and travelling,” she said. “I have works with CYP management to provide training or visited many places in the world. I am waiting to consultation focused on specific issues that needs get the retirement to be able to spend more time to be addressed. travelling and reading.” Originally from Rota, Spain, Linares Verano has Until we’re all able to travel freely again, Linares spent her entire professional career working in Verano is thankful for the team effort to prevent early childhood education. She initially worked off COVID-19 within our Rota community. base until she got hired at NAVSTA Rota’s CDC “My parents are 85 years old and they have been where she has worked over the years in a variety together for the last 70 years,” she explained. “I of capacities from program assistant and lead, CDC have to say thank you to my family and the Rota assistant director, and CYP educational technician. community for helping me to keep them safe the “My favorite thing about my job is the interaction past year. Each individual effort is appreciated with the children especially the younger one,” she because it counts. They are going to get the second said. “Many people do not realize the impact that dose of the shot March 19th. This is not the end, the education can have in these early years. The but I see the light.” Coastline | March 25, 2021 17 Home-Based Business (HBB) Q&A with Marla Echols By Kimberly Gladden-Eversley and other atopic dermatitis skin conditions. business? Contributing Community Writer Our signature product, which is referred A: Partnerships with a to as batter, contains unrefined Shea Purpose. One of the values Marla Echols, a native of Mississippi, butter sourced from a women's co-op in of our brand is fostering with a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary the Northern region of Ghana and organic purposeful partnerships Education, minoring in Remedial Reading, cold-pressed olive oil from a family-owned with our customers. and a Master of Art in Elementary mill in Zahara de la Sierra, Spain. Other This extends beyond Education and Literacy, has been an products include exfoliants and body oils. the business aspect of educator since 2005. She journeyed to things. It goes to building Rota, Spain, in August 2014 to continue Q: What influenced you to start your relationships where we the mission of educating children while business? can make an impact for also supporting families. She resides A: Body Batter by ME is derived from our others as well. We strive in Rota with her husband Wendell, a kiddo having dry skin. As parents, we try to foster relationships retired U.S. Air Force veteran and the IT to problem solve, so that's what we did. I that allow customers to Customer Support Technician at the Naval began playing with different combinations know they are a part of Hospital. Her son Terrean is the reason of moisturizers using unrefined shea the #Batterfam. We strive behind Body Batter by ME. butter and accompanying oils. Later I to make every experience Photos by Stephen Bond was introduced to the power and smell of a joyous one and one Q: What products and services do you Marla Echols poses for a photo with some of the products she makes essential oils by a good friend, which led that they will want to for Body Batter by ME. Her logo was designed by a military spouse offer? to another experimental phase. I began make a regular part of and home-based business, Jennifer Lingard Graphic Design. A: Body Batter by ME offers personally sharing my creations with friends and their skincare purchasing curated multipurpose natural ingredient family. My awe-inspiring sister came to routine. We strive to opportunities (challenges) along the way, skincare products that are an affordable visit us in Spain and fell in love with the partner with other small businesses to but that's life. I look at each challenge as solution to nourish dehydrated, irritated, batter. She loved it so much that she said support and help them grow as well. We a door opening for another opportunity for I needed to make and sell foster partnerships with local companies, growth in our business. It will be a journey it for others to enjoy as other home-based spouse businesses, of mixed emotions but learn to find the joy well. After consulting with and businesses with a global impact. factors in each moment. Allow each one my husband, a decision to help you grow because it brings about was made. The creation Q: What are some words of advice the glows and sparkles that affirm that of Body Batter by ME you'd give a member of the Department this is a purpose-driven journey. Know became a reality. of Defense or military spouse who your purpose and walk in it with faith. trust desires to become an entrepreneur? yourself and have discernment about your Q: What do you enjoy A: If you've thought about it, pray about decisions. most about your it and do it!! There will be lots of growth
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18 March 25, 2021 | Coastline DGF Senior Keira White selected as Navy Finalist in Military Child of the Year Award By MCC Lauren Howes White reflected on the last few years of AFN Rota her father’s life and how unconventional therapy helped him cope with severe A Senior at Naval Station Rota, PTSD and bi-polar disorder along with Spain’s David Glasgow Farragut (DGF) giving her a better understanding of her High School, was selected as one of father and ways to connect with him. five finalists to represent the Navy in “In the last couple of years of my Operation Homefront’s Military Child of dad’s life, he really found comfort in the the Year Award. Montana nature and scenery along with Keira Vida Hannon White is a animal therapy,” said Keira. “In 2017, I proud daughter of a Department of spent the summer with him in Helena, Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Montana. We did a lot of outdoor activities. teacher, retired Navy commander, and Because of the time we spent together granddaughter to two State Department was in nature I often find his presence in diplomatic attachés means she is no nature even here in Rota, Spain.” stranger to the norms and uniqueness Keira’s father died from suicide on that comes with the territory of being a February 25, 2018. military child. “I heard about my father’s death when Keira, a self-described third-culture I got back from a ski trip with some friends kid, who was born and raised in Rota, and my first response was I had to go Photo by MCC Lauren Howes Spain, is Student Body President and to school the next day because I had Keira Vida White, a senior at Rota DGF Middle/High School, was recently selected as Navy Finalist in active member of the DGF Model United the Military Child of the Year award. The annual awards program recognizes eight outstanding young an algebra test,” said Keira. “I powered people ages 13 to 18 who are legal dependents of service members or military retirees. Nations, Model United States Senate through the grief I was feeling through (MUSS), Educators Rising, and Peer school and exercising, but when my classmates.” Chavez. “She is motivated and she makes Mediation and Mentoring. sophomore year rolled around my coping The military does not treat suicide as it a point to help others. I have seen her in "My passion for politics and knowledge mechanisms had evaporated, and I had to a taboo topic and conducts prevention the community and in my classroom and have fueled my infatuation for academic build my own footing from scratch, and I and awareness training multiple times a in both contexts she does a great job of programs," said Keira. Educators had to deal with the reality of my situation.” year, but for other populations, that often uplifting other people’s voices and I think Rising and MUSS are her two favorite Suicide affects everyone differently is not the case. that speaks to her character because she organizations. She enjoys Educators and how each person copes with the “In adolescence, no one wants to bring does not just look out for herself but she Rising because it embodies learning and death of a loved one differs. More than up the subject of death,” said White. looks out for other people.” connectivity, and MUSS because it fosters 7,000 children under age 18 lose a parent “Growing numbers of U.S. teens are Keira has been accepted into her first a healthy environment for debate as well each year to suicide in the United States struggling with mental illness. Tackling choice degree program, a joint program as compromise and discussion. according to a study written by Assistant this taboo has meant taking action, as through the College of William and Mary “Because Model Senate revolves Professor of Psychiatry at Johns Hopkins she lost her father. Keira Vida has been in Virginia and University of St. Andrews in around creating and following the same Children’s Center Holly C. Wilcox. a mediator and mentor to her peers Scotland. She plans to study international steps the sitting senate follows in terms “My friends, family and teachers were because she knows the reactions, cycles, relations with an emphasis on election of passing legislation, it made it so I could supportive and helped me build myself and slow healing that come when you live systems. understand what was going on when the back up and build my footing I had lost so through loss.” In its 13th year, the Military Child of the Hannon Act was being passed,” said that I could keep on going forward,” said Keira has used her education as an Year Award reflects the positive impact Keira. “The process that needed to be Keira. “My experience and going through opportunity to share the importance she that impressive young people have made undergone and how different senators my own grieving process has helped me feels for assisting others via mental health on their military families, their schools and needed to sponsor it and it had to pass help others find themselves in the same awareness and understanding political communities. both houses of legislation before the situation or notice when others need extra reform. The annual awards program recognizes president signed it.” support.” “I applied for the Military Child of eight outstanding young people ages 13 In 2019, the 116th Congress signed the She goes on to explain, “everyone has the Year scholarship because I wanted to 18 who are legal dependents of service Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans bad days, and we need to accept bad to shed light on the legacy my dad left members or military retirees. Seven Mental Health Care Improvement Act days are a part of the journey, not the end behind,” said Keira. “He was devoted to Military Child of the Year recipients will into public law. The law aims to improve of the journey." his career and the military and when he represent a branch of the armed forces mental health services and increased Like any proud parent, Keira’s was healing himself he was devoted to – the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air suicide prevention efforts for service mother, Linda White, saw her abilities nature and animals and to helping other Force, Coast Guard, National Guard and members transitioning to civilian life. The as a child and knew that she only had veterans that found themselves in similar Space Force – demonstrating resiliency, bipartisan law included focusing suicide to encourage Keira to excel in areas situations. I find that I mirror this devotion leadership, and achievement during prevention efforts by expanding resources of academia, volunteerism, leadership, in my own passions in how I love politics, their parents’ military service. The eighth to include non-Veterans Affairs community and extracurricular involvement all while debate and helping others.” award is the Military Child of the Year providers, improving telehealth services for facing the challenges of military family life. “Vida is one of the most passionate Award for Innovation. This award goes to rural veterans, studying holistic therapies “I see her resilience,” said White. “She and curious people I have ever met,” a military child who has designed a bold such as meditation and acupuncture, and has taken her personal loss and used said DGF Middle High School Language and creative solution to address a local, implementing integrative health programs the learning to assist and aid her fellow Arts and Humanities teacher Genevieve regional or global challenge. like sports, recreation and agriculture.
Courtesy Photos A collage of experiences from Keira Vida Hannon White's life ranging from school programs and trips to photos with her mom and dad. Coastline | March 25, 2021 19 20 March 25, 2021 | Coastline Eighth Graders at Rota DGF Middle / High School Try Their Hands at "Painting Fences" like Tom Sawyer By Daniel Bennett Rota DGF Middle / High School
“Tom appeared on the sidewalk with a bucket of whitewash and a long-handled brush"....thus begins one of the most famous scenes in all of American literature. While reading Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain, Rota DGF Middle/High School eighth graders got to try their hand at "painting fences." They may have had a bit more fun with it!
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The third week of every month is the monthly Mon / Wed / Fri, 0800-1400 tag sale. Each item on clearance is discounted to $0.50, Tues /Thurs: Closed or you can gill a DeCA grocery bag for $3.00. All training services and CPR classes are on hold Per Red Cross Division mandates, volunteering in the Preschool Services for Children office is not allowed at this time. For more information, Thrift Shop Donation Box Hours Mon / Thurs, 1100 – 1300 call us during business hours at 956-82-2333, or visit our with Disabilities Please ensure all items are in bags or sealed boxes prior Facebook page, @RedCrossRota. Staff available by phone Child Find for children three to five years of age is an to dropping in the box. If you have fragile items to donate, even though the office is closed ongoing outreach program that locates and identifies speak with a volunteer in the shop for assistance. DO children who may have developmental delays or American Red Cross Emergency NOT DUMP ITEMS OUTSIDE OF THE DROP BOX. ALL educational disabilities and need special services. If you Communications Service DUMPED ITEMS WILL BE DISPOSED OF. have concerns regarding your child's development please Red Cross Emergency Messages services operate 24/7. contact 727-4185 or 727-4435. If you have a family emergency during business hours, call Upcoming NMCRS and Hospital maternal us immediately at 956-82-2333/DSN 314-727-2333. After programs and classes: hours or on weekends, our national call center can be BUDGET FOR BABY WORKSHOP School Liaison Officer (SLO) reached at 1-877-272-7337. Messages can also be initiated Budget for Baby Workshop is offered virtually twice a If you have any questions for the School Liaison Officer online, at https://www.redcross.org/military-emergency- month! Are you a new or prospective parent? Join us (SLO), email [email protected] or call 727-2425 communication.html via Skype for Business from 1100 – 1300 on the second or +34 956-82-2425. You can see more SLO-related and fourth Tuesday of every month. New parents learn information on page 20 of this Coastline. about military pay fluctuations, baby expenses, consumer Navy College pressures targeting new parents, and entitlements Mon / Wed / Thurs, 0830-1630 available through government and private sources. This USO Rota For all USO Rota events and more “like” us on Navy College Office Rota is open to walk-in customers. class is now open to both active duty and government Facebook at www.facebook.com/USORota Services include providing information on academic civilian families. All participants will receive a New Parent programs, tuition assistance information, academic Gift, including a $50 Amazon gift card, a handmade baby advising, and more. blanket, and other items from the USO, the American Red Due to the Foreign Language Proficiency Bonus (FLPB) Cross, and United Through Reading. For more information, WIC Overseas Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Overseas is a Memorandum for Record (MFR) and limited availability, or to sign up for the workshop, call 727-1614, email rota@ nutrition education and supplemental food program that The Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT) will nmcrs.org, or drop by the NMCRS Office. aims to improve the overall health and wellness of families be limited to recertification only until further notice. The NEW VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION for active duty service members and their dependents, Defense Language Aptitude Battery (DLAB) will only be Orientation is offered virtually once a month! Are you DoD civilian employees and their dependents, DoD administered for Sailors applying for qualified programs. All interested in volunteering in the NMCRS Office or Thrift contractors and their dependents. Basic nutrition and testing is on a case-by-case basis and by appointment only. Shop? We have several opportunities to grow your resume health screenings, drafts to be redeemed for nutritious Contact [email protected] for more information. while contributing to our community! Visit http://linktr.ee/ foods, access to resources & tips that help you and your For Rota Navy College counselors assistance, please nmcrsrota to apply as a volunteer and join us for a virtual family lead healthier lives, healthier birth weights for babies, call 956-82-2798 or DSN: (314) 727-2798 or visit the office. volunteer orientation via Zoom on the third Tuesday reduced anemia rates for children, breastfeeding support, You can also email [email protected] or visit us of every month. 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