Torii U.S. Army Garrison Japan weekly newspaper, Aug. 5, 2010 edition

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Serving the U.S. Army Japan community

www.torii.army.milVOL. 38, NO. 30August 5, 2010

INSIDE the TORII2 News

4 Calendar

5 Community

6 Classieds

7 Sports

8 Travel

Photo by Dustin

Tsuyoshi Enomoto, right, a cook at the Camp Zama Dining Facility, prepares a plate of food for customer Stevon Shufford during breakfast Wednesday. The Camp Z

DFAC was named Best Small Dining Facility in the Installation Management Command Pacic Region of the 2010 Philip A. Connelly Awards. Under the managem

of Michael A. Horne Sr., the dining facility previously won the award both times it competed at the IMCOM Pacic level, both in 2008 and 2006.

Zama DFAC wins third regional Connelly AwardBy Dustin Perry

Torii Editor

Best Small Dining Facility in the Pa-

cic was the title once again given to the

Camp Zama DFAC after its staff won this

years Philip A. Connelly Award in its region

for the third consecutive time in which they

have competed for the honor.

Under the current management, the

Camp Zama Dining Facility and its staff

of 19 previously won rst place in the

Installation Management Command Pa-

cic Region of the competition in 2008

and 2006.

Dining facilities that compete for the

Connelly Award are evaluated in 20 differ-

ent areas including rations, equipment,

accountability and sanitation and are

awarded points based on their performance

in each, said Michael A. Horne Sr., the fa-

cility manager. A lot of work and planning

go into creating a pleasant experience for

Camp Zama diners, he said.

We have menu meetings; we take into

account how much it costs to prepare each

meal, said Horne. We give out comment

cards and we take those into account. We

try to give [our customers] a home-cooked

meal [in] a pleasant atmosphere a place

that you really want to come to.

Approximately 300 customers are served

throughout three mealtimes every day at

the Camp Zama Dining Facility, including

brunch on weekends, said Horne. The staff s

mission is simple, he added: to provide the

best quality food service possible.

Because it is on a military installation,

the Camp Zama Dining Facility and its

staff are largely concerned with meeting the

nutritional and dietary needs of the Soldiers

here, said Horne. Winning the Connelly

Award means he and his staff are meeting

the Armys standards, he said.

We must give the Soldiers a great at-

mosphere and the best food possible,

Horne. We take a lot of pride in prepa

our food and giving the Soldiers the

quality. Winning this award brings g

credit upon the community, the di

facility, and my staff.

Ayumi Ohya, an administrative speci

at the dining facility, said her job is just

small part of the services provided there

she is proud to be part of an organiza

that serves the community.

We have good communication with

customers], said Ohya. We try to do

best to provide good service. [The awar

the result of everything we worked fo


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NEWS

Zama Briefs

Family Matters BlogA former editor and writer for the American

Forces Press Service has launched the

Family Matters Blog to provide resources

and support to military families as well as

encourage a dialogue on topics ranging

from deployments to the challenges ofeveryday life. The blog features current,

up-to-date postings that matter to military

families. To view the blog, go to http://afps.

dodlive.mil/.

Lodging InformationLodging renovations are complete. As of

May 14, the front desk and ofces have

relocated back to Bldg. 552. The temporary

bus stop located on Sand Road, between

Bldgs. 552 and 780 were removed and

relocated to Bldg. 552 as of May 17. All

lodging phone numbers will remain the

same, with the front desk reachable at

263-3830.

Mail DispositionDue to space limitations at the Camp Zama

Consolidated Mailroom (Bldg. S-383), any

customer planning on taking leave or going

on temporary duty for more than 30 days

must make arrangements for disposition of

their mail during their absence. Customers

may ll out a DD Form 2258 (Temporary

Mail Disposition Instructions) to forward

mail to a temporary address or utilize PS

Form 3801 (Standing Delivery Order) to

authorize someone to pick up their mail.

For more information, call 263-8587.

Victim AdvocacyVictim advocacy is a free service for allpersonnel in the military community and islocated in Bldg. 402 at Army CommunityService. Victims are allowed to comeand talk to a trained victim advocate andinquire about available services. To contacta victim advocate, call 263-4853 or 080-6772-6735.

Voter AssistanceThe Federal Voting Assistance Programhas launched an online voter registrationassistant to help more than 6 millionmilitary, their voting age dependents,and overseas voters better navigate theregistration process. The new online FVAPVoter Registration Assistant helps automatea once cumbersome, manual process inadvance of the mid-term elections. Go towww.fvap.gov to register and request yourabsentee ballot.

Bon Dance LessonsCome learn the graceful steps of the

Japanese Bon Dance. Free Bon Dance

lessons will start July 20 to help members

of the community prepare for the annual

Camp Zama Bon Odori Festival. Lessons

will be offered July 20, 22, 27, 29, and

Aug. 3 and 5 from 5:30 7:30 p.m. at the

Community Activity Center (formerly

known as the Community Cultural Center).

No preregistration is required, just show up

and learn the moves. For more information,

call the USAG-J Community Relations

Ofce at 263-7156.

Fun in the sunPhoto by Robert Ch

Camp Zama youth have fun in white sands of Shirahama Beach in Izu during a July 23 trip. More than 20 children, ages 1

18, attended the one-day trip, which was hosted by the Child, Youth and School Services program here. The next Izu Be

trip is scheduled to be held Aug. 13. For more information, call 263-4500.


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T RII NewspaperCommanding General: Maj. Gen. Francis J. Wiercin

Garrison Commander: Col. Perry Helton

Garrison Public Affairs Ofcer: Edward H. Roper

Deputy Public Affairs Ofcer: Christopher Bush

Editor: Dustin Perry

Staff : Tetsuo Nakahara

Okinawa Bureau: Lauren Hall

TORII August 5, 2010

BOSS helps AmerAsian School with summer clean-uBy Lauren Hall

Torii Station Public Affairs

Photo by Laure

Members of the Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers program at Torii Station, Okinawa, help with the summer clean-up 21 at the AmeriAsian School in Okinawa. Volunteers cleared classrooms of furniture, mopped oors and cleaned window

OKINAWA, Japan Volunteers from

the Army on Okinawas Better Opportuni-

ties for Single Soldiers program assisted

students and faculty of the AmerAsian

School in Okinawa with a school-wide

clean up July 21, before the campus wenton summer vacation.

This is the rst time weve helped the

school with a clean-up effort and I hope

we can help out again soon, said Cpl.

Chadwick Bromley, BOSS president and

the promotions sergeant assigned to the

505th Quartermaster Battalion.

The school, located in Ginowan, was

established in 1997 by ve mothers who

set up a study group for the educational

rights of Asian Americans. It is a nonprot

organization with students from kindergar-

ten through ninth grade. Classes are based

on an American curriculum and are taught

primarily in English, with Japanese classes

given twice a week.

The volunteers Soldiers assigned to1st Bn., 1st Air Defense Artillery Regi-

ment; the 505th Quartermaster Bn.; and

the 10th Support Group helped move

desks, bookshelves, carpets and more before

sweeping, mopping and cleaning windows

both inside and out.

It was awesome, said Spc. Christopher

Coleman, a Soldier assigned to 10th SG.

I really enjoyed helping with the clean-

up at the school. This was my rst time to

help out here and Im looking forward to

coming back with the BOSS program in

the future.

While this was the initial volunteer effort

by BOSS at the school, Soldiers from the

505th visit the campus on a weekly basis,

helping students with homework, tutoring,

study groups and athletic programs.Yumiko Uchima, a member of the Com-

munity Relations Ofce at Torii Station,

helped Bromley coordinate the clean-up

effort with the school.

Every Wednesday, Soldiers from the

505th Quartermaster Battalion volunteer to

come down to the AmerAsian School to help

the kids with homework or sports activities

because their moms are still working when

the students get out of school, said Uchima.

It was nice that volunteers from the BOSS

program wanted to help out, too.Bromley rst became involved with the

BOSS program while stationed in Germany,

where he was appointed his units alternate

BOSS representative. He was voted in as

Torii Stations new BOSS president three

months ago.

Im working on getting recognition for

the program and setting up events for us

to participate in, said Bromley. Theres

nothing wrong with Soldiers having free

time, but there should also be opportunities

available to them where they can participatein activities that keep everyone out of trouble

while having fun at the same time.

By getting out and helping the com-

munity, were making a positive impact

were committed to making a differe

while were here, added Bromley.

The BOSS program is tailored tow

activities for single Soldiers; howe

anyone is eligible to participate in BO

events.

Anybody with Status of Forces Ag

ment status can participate, volunteer oon a trip with the BOSS program if the

space available after single Soldiers

up, said Bromley.

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Community Calendar

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UpcomingOngoing Events

51st Annual Bon Odori FestivalCamp Zamas 51st annual Bon Odori Festival is scheduled

to be held from 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Aug. 7 throughout

the installation. As always, the event is open to the public

and will include numerous activities throughout the day.

A variety of childrens games, family entertainment, live

music and entertainment, food, reworks, and of course

a traditional bon dance centered around a large platformin the middle of Rambler Field are among the scheduled

activities. In advance of the festival, free bon dance lessons

will be offered beginning Tuesday and continuing on July

22, 27, 29 and Aug. 3 and 5 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. each

day. For more information, call the U.S. Army Garrison

Community Relations Ofce at 263-7156.

Post-Combat Stress SupportA special support group to assist those experiencingsymptoms of post-combat stress is offered from 11:30

a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays in the community room at

Army Community Services. For more information, call

Gary Woods at 263-8091.

CLEP and DANTES TestingCollege-Level Examination Program (CLEP) and Defense

Activity for Non-traditional Education Support (DANTES)

testing sessions are held at 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. Wednesdays.To schedule an appointment, call 263-5379 / 4691 or e-mail

[email protected] study for the CLEP tests, visit

www. petersons.com. To study for the DANTES exams,

visit www.getcollegecredit.com.

Conducting an Effective Risk AssessmentThis course will teach participant how to prepare DA

Form 7566 Composite Risk Management worksheet for all

situation and environment across a wide range of operations,

activities and process.

Target Audience: Managers/Supervisors/Military/

Civilian

Course Schedule: July 15, 13:00 14:00

Location: Bldg. 102, Room A-205

How to apply: Contact Ms. Akisato at 263-3267 or yoshimi.

[email protected] to register.

Lego RoboticsA Lego Robotics workshop is scheduled to be held from

2 to 3 p.m. July 28 through 30 at the Youth Center here.

Register at CYS Parent Central Services, Bldg. 533, or call263-8573 for more information.

Reminder: Portable Basketball GoalsThe commander and command sergeant major of U.S.

Army Garrison Japan would like to remind all housing

residents that portable basketball goals are to be erected

for immediate use only, and are to be removed and stored

immediately after use. Basketball goals are not permitted

to be erected in parking lots or on streets. They should also

not be set up in a manner where players will be running

and shooting from the street. For identication purposes,

all basketball goals are to be labeled with the sponsors

name and dwelling unit number. Unlabeled basketball goals

left in common areas may be conscated and disposed of.Residents are also reminded to always be courteous of their

neighbors and that quiet hours from 10:30 p.m. to 9 a.m. are

to be observed. Parents are also reminded to appropriately

supervise their children and that any damages to vehicles or

other property will be their responsibility. Please consider

utilizing the basketball courts available at Yano Fitness

Center, the Youth Center, or at school grounds.

Awa-Odori Dance Performance Fetival @ Odakyu/Sagami-Tesudo L

Yamato Station area, July 23-25The awa-odori dance has been performed for 400 y

in Tokushima Prefecture on Shikoku Island. Hund

of people dance to up-beat music played on Japa

instruments. Women wear summer cotton kimono

yukatas and dance in formation. Men wear happi coats

tabi socks, and dance with more freedom. Everyone k

their hands and arms above their shoulders, and men d

let their heels touch the ground.

Fireworks Fest @ Yokohama NoDock, Aug. 1Fireworks Fest, an annual event at Yokohama North D

is scheduled to be held on Aug. 1. This will not be an o

base event, with only Status of Forces Agreement person

their immediate family members and authorized gu

allowed to attend. For more information, call 269-65

Traditional Thai Festival Loi Krathon@ Hibiya Park, Tokyo, Aug. 7-8This festival features a oating lantern service to drive a

evil spirits and appreciate the spirit of water for harv

Plus, you can enjoy Thai food, beverages, dance, m

and Muay Thai kick boxing. Admission is free.

SNLwriters stand-up debut stacks up to comedy greatB ds P

Torii Editor

Today, its Pitchfork-reading hipsters

who loathe anything mainstream and lose

interest in a band if more than 15 people

have heard of them. Before that, it was baby

boomers constantly rubbing it in your face

that they grew up in the golden age of rock

n roll, maaan! Regardless of which era

theyre from or what genre they claim as

their own, there have been snobby popular

music fans for almost as long as there has

been popular music.

On the same token, stand-up comedy

nerds have for the past decade or so begun to

cultivate a deep knowledge of the art form.

These people have reached an understanding

that edgy, alternative favorites like Patton

Oswalt have their approval while lowest-

common-denominator hacks like Larry the

Cable Guy are to be dismissed and scorned.

They are the next elitists.

Stand-up comedy is undoubtedly inthe midst of its own Renaissance. There

are still remnants of the Airline food is

terrible Dark Ages, but the rise of comics

like David Cross, Eugene Mirman, Doug

Benson and Paul F. Tompkins is proof that

the medium has reached an artistic apex.

Further strengthening that case is newcomer

Hannibal Buress solidly funny debut, My

Name is Hannibal.

This album is an ideal introduction to the

brilliant and talented Buress, who currently

works as a writer forSaturday Night Live.

His comedy bears the marks of several

obvious inuences, but his delivery and

bizarre worldview make truly make for a

one-of-a-kind listening experience.

The rst 15 minutes alone are lled with

brilliant material sprung from a dozen dif-

ferent premises. Buress initially expresses

admiration for the way Barack Obama was

able to take every day off for two years

from his job as a senator to pursue the more

prestigious job of president. He also wonders

about rappers whose videos end with To

Be Continued but never offer a follow-up

resolution. (Whats going to happen with

his rims? Is his chain going to keep blind-

ing everybody?) The title track has Buress

hilariously explaining that even though he

was named after a brilliant Greek military

commander, he is unfortunately always as-

sociated with Hannibal Lecter, the demented

Silence of the Lambs killer.

By this point, attuned listeners

undoubtedly begin to pick up on the m

comics Buress emulates. He has the

tinctive subdued delivery of the late M

Hedberg, the left-eld pop culture re

ences of Oswalt and the surrealist tenden

of Daniel Tosh.

There is no shortage of funny mom

throughout My Name is Hannibal, but

personal favorite nds Buress channe

Hedberg for a bit during which he expl

that he does not throw pickle juice a

because he believes it to be wasteful. Rat

he saves the brine so that he can ick

his sandwiches for avor.

Buress has an undeniable skill for h

ing in on the absurdities of everyday

and wringing them for hidden laughs

would remained undiscovered by a le

comic. For instance, he wonders what l

of skill is required to become the reg

who drives the SUV, rather than the

truck, to the scene in order to seeminjust observe the blaze.

The best comics are deeply awar

their surroundings and are always m

ing personal experiences for humor w

broader topics like politics and celeb

culture become tired and clich. On

separate occasions, Buress declares to h

won life points after getting the be

of a deluded Wii Sports enthusiast an

youth basketball player selling choco

to raise money for his team. As stand

comedy continues to produce sharp, w

practitioners like Buress, devoted liste

will end up being the true winners.


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Photo by Dustin Per

The gift of giving(From left): Masafumi Yabe, director of the Seikou Gakuen Orphanage in Zama City, accepts a large variety of donated items from Lt. Col. Curtis Tygart, com

mander of the 78th Signal Battalion, on behalf of his unit. Tygart, along with other members of the command and volunteers in the units co-op program, visite

the orphanage Friday to deliver clothing, shoes, books, hygiene items, toys, electronics and other items that were collected to be given to the children there.


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Classied ads not pertaining to commercial prot

are free to military personnel, DA Civilians,

Family members and MLC/IHA employees.

Ads should be 20 words or less with non-

workplace E-mail or phone numbers listed.To submit a classied ad, E-mail tetsuo.

[email protected], the Torii

Newspaperreserves the right not to publish

inappropriate advertisements. Deadline

is no later than noon Mondays. Military

community classied ads can also be placed

for free on a commercial Web site at www.mymilitaryclassieds.com/xzclf/162_Camp_

Zama_ARMY_/.

Appropriated Fund (APF) and NonappropriatedFund (NAF) job announcements and applicationinstructions are available athttp://cpol.army.mil.For questions regarding APF vacancies, pleasecall 263-3608. NAF MWR job announcementsand required forms are also available at http://www.usarj.army.mil/information/zama/employ.htm. For questions regarding NAF vacancies,please call 263-5800.

Non-appropriated fundPacic Stars & Stripes job announcements are available online athttp://cpol.army.mil. For more information, callthe Job Information Center at 229-3163.

Japanese national position vacancies are postedon the Internet at http://www.usagj.jp.pac.army.mil/ima/sites/jeso/rp_jjobs_list_j.asp.Application forms are available on the samesite. Selection status can also be checked. Formore information, call 263-3325.

Jobs

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Other local positions

Pets

Vehicles for sale

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6:30 p.m................Ramona and Beezus (G) 104 minutes

9 p.m....................................Salt (PG-13) 100 minutes

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3:30 p.m..............Ramona and Beezus (G) 104 minutes

6:30 p.m................................Salt (PG-13) 100 minutes

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7 p.m...Cats & Dogs: Revenge of Kitty Galore (PG) 100minutes

9:30 p.m...............................Salt (PG-13) 100 minutes

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4:30 p.m.............Ramona and Beezus (G) 104 minutes


9:30 p.m.......................Jonah Hex (PG-13) 81 minutes

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3 p.m..................Ramona and Beezus (G) 104 minutes

5:30 p.m...Cats & Dogs: Revenge of Kitty Galore (PG) 100minutes


anm ptn: Dogs and cats are avaifor adoption at the Camp Zama Veterinary CFor more information, call 263-3875.

ZCsa et Mt Wt shp: located bethe dry cleaners on Camp Zama, carries vinJapanese items and collectibles. Store hourevery Tuesday and the 2nd and 4th Saturdof the month from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Prfrom the shop go back to the communitscholarships and welfare grants. For additinformation please call 263-5533. Stop oand check it out.

JaPaNese sPoUse ClUB: Would youto socialize with other Japanese spouses, more about being a military spouse, share experiences and support with others? If so, pcall Meg at 263-8327 or e-mail jsczama@gmcom for more information.

PCSing? I recently arrived and would lovhave your owers (potted or planted) forquarters. Email me [email protected]

Kybrt, rummr wnt: (B3 orpiano). Zama-based rock band looking for mamusicians to play rock, blues, and couEquipment and gig availability required.more information, call Ron at 263-8277.

Rising Sun Lodge 151, F&AM. Stated Me1st Thursday of every month at the Masonic BSagami Depot. For more information [email protected]; website: risingsunlodgecom; or call Dave 080-3467-7881.

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Cntr : Volunteer opportunities are availablein the USAGJ Postal Service Center, we will provide you with valuable training in PostOfce and Unit Mailroom operations. Pleasecontact Army Community Services at 263-8087for details and assistance on volunteering yourservices.

engh tchr: A small off-post homeschool(about 200 students) near Sagami Depot.First time teachers welcome! Classes availableMon. Thu. 1pm to 9pm ( No weekends orFridays!) Call for details. Derek PartingtonEnglish School, home 042-756-4483; cell090-3082-4439 or E-mail: [email protected]

engh tchr: Sagami Home EnglishSchool is looking for Native English speakers toteach English in their homes on the weekends.Please contact Tammy DeYoung at: [email protected]

Prt-tm engh tchr: Pay is16,000 towork four times per month. Two Mondays from4 6:10 p.m., one Tuesday from 9 10 p.m. andone Friday from 7 8 p.m. Located 15 minutesdriving distance from SHA in Minami-Rinkanarea. For more information, E-mail Kaz [email protected] .

esl tchr: Seeking ESL teachers for two

conversational group classes. One requires travel

to Tama and is very accessible by car. Meeting

times are the 1st and 3rd Sat. from 10:30 a.m.

noon for one class and Sat. from 3 to 4 p.m.

for the second. Pay is 7,500 and 3,000 perhour respectively. Call 090-549-6725 or e-mail

[email protected].

intructr: Arts and Crafts Center seeks

instructors to teach sewing, water color painting,washi paper craft and/or acrylic paint arts. Also

looking for contracted framer who has at least

three years experience in framing production.

For more information, call Nodera-san at 263-

4412.

intructr:If you interested to teach Hula, JPiano, Drum classes please contact CommuActivity Center at 263-8892 or 3939

JaPaNese visa assisTaNCe: I am iprocess of preparing the paperwork to spomy new Filipino wife for a Japanese ToVisa. If you have been thru this process, pcall Jeff at 090-9102-2117

Ch n Yuth Prgrm atnt (l

2-4), (CYS, Zama & SHA), CY-1/2, RFT/RPT,$9.58 - $17.09, Closes: Open Continuous

Rcrtn atnt (lgur), RD, Flex,NF-02, $9.29, Closes: Open Continuous

oprtn atnt (Cmmunty Cub),

BD, Flex, NF-1101-01, $9.00, Closes: OpenContinuous

l Ch n Yuth Prgrm atnt(sHa) (CYs), RFT, CY-02, $13.14 - $17.09,Closes: November 17, 2010, Open until lled

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@ Cmp Zm: Requirements are: Must be 20years old. Must have a High School Diploma.Must be a US Citizen or Resident Alien w/ GreenCard for US. Must have knowledge of BasicComputer Systems and know how to use the MSOfce Suite (Word, Excel & Access). ForwardResumes to [email protected]. Position to begin rst week of August fortraining with the store Grand Opening on 16August 2010.

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wnt. Positions are available with FirearmsAcademy of Hawaii, Inc. Duties includeinstruction of marksmanship, watch standingand tactical team movements. Position locationis Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan. Marksmanshipinstructor experience is a must. Tactical teammovement experience is desired. Qualiedcandidates may call Christopher at 243-6171 orsend resume [email protected].

subttut tchr: Zama American High/Middle School are currently acceptingapplications for substitute teachers. U.S.citizenship and a high school diploma or GEDare required. For more information or anyquestions, please call 263-4005.

Phyc Thrpt, intrmttnt (240 hur):

Provides physical therapy service in the areasof physical disabilities, neuromuscular andpsychosocial dysfunctions in patients rangingfrom adolescence to the very elderly. Must havelicense to practice physical therapy in the U.S.This is a contract positions open to SOFA statusapplicants. Resumes may be sent to [email protected]. ALL applicants shallregister in the Central Contractor Registration(CCR) at www.ccr.gov.

Phyc Thrpt, intrmttnt (240 hur):

Provides physical therapy service in the areasof physical disabilities, neuromuscular andpsychosocial dysfunctions in patients rangingfrom adolescence to the very elderly. Must havelicense to practice physical therapy in the U.S.This is a contract positions open to SOFA statusapplicants. Resumes may be sent to [email protected]. ALL applicants shallregister in the Central Contractor Registration(CCR) at www.ccr.gov.

intructr/fcttr: Camp Zama EducationCenter is looking for a Instructor/Facilitator toconduct daytime Online Academic Skills Courseformerly called FAST. Bachelors Degree andTeaching License/Certicate preferred.Willbe paid for 240 classroom hours per year. Call263-5055 for more information.

intructr/fcttr: Torii Station EducationCenter is looking for a Instructor/Facilitator toconduct daytime Online Academic Skills Courseformerly called FAST. Bachelors Degree andTeaching License/Certicate preferred.Will bepaid for classroom hours taught per year.Call263-5055 for more information.

Bkkpr/ intrn accuntnt: The WestPacic Girl Scouts is looking for a bookkeeper tomaintain all nancial records, produce monthlynancial statements, perform other functionsnecessary to the position. Must be familiarwith accounting procedures and principles, MSExcel and other accounting software. Full time,competitive pay with great benets for someonewith SOFA status. Please apply with a resumeto [email protected] or by calling Pamat 263-3597; resume may also be dropped offat the Girl Scout ofce in Bldng 533.

98 au a4 ant Wgn: Excellent condition.Beautiful car inside and out. Brand new ABSbrake system. JCI good until Nov 2011. 6 CDchanger. Keyless entry. 46,000 miles. Availablenow, PCSing: $5,000 OBO. Call 080-3173-0067or 267-6454.

01 Nn CUBe:4 DOOR, SILVER, 21,000 K,great AC, RADIO, CD, NEW TIRES, $3,500.AVAILABLE 19 JULY. CALL 267-6286 (4)

04 dRZ400: JCI to June 2012, great tires, shinypaint, 25K Km, no rust or dents, very clean. Jetkit and after market exhaust are the only mods.All original parts come with it. $2700. Call 090-3451-0524 or 267-6525 or [email protected] with DRZ as subject (2)


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sPoRTs & fiTNessTORII August 5, 2010www.torii.army.mil

SUMMER LEAGUE HOOPS:Your Weekly Dose

Access to care at BG Sams U.S. A

Health Clinic is available 24/7. The clinic i

open 24/7 but our triage line is available 2

When calling the clinic at 263-4127, our

will notify a provider who will call you back

provider will advise you if you can wait tilclinic opens, or if you need to seek medical

at either Yokosuka Navy Hospital, Yokota

Hospital or at a host nation hospital or clin

Recently we have noticed an increas

calls to the 911 number. This is the emerg

number which activates the MPs, our ambulaEMTs and translators. Of course, if you ha

life threatening medical emergency such as c

pain, difculty breathing, or trauma, please

911 on post or 119 off post. If you are

ing sick, or have an injury that does not

the criteria for life, limb or eyesight, pl

call the clinic rst at 263.4127 and push op1 for triage nurse or 24/7 medical advice.

provider on call will advise you on what opt

are available, such as Yokota AFB hosp

Yokosuka Navy Hospital or a local host n

clinic/hospital, in which case we would arr

for a translator to assist you.

Sports Briefs

Holes 1, 5 change at CZGEffective immediately, the following mea

are to be taken when hitting from Holes 1

5 at the Camp Zama Golf Course:

- Tee shots are Irons Only (no hybrids)

range mats with xed tee height not to ex1/2 inch.

- Twenty-foot nets will be installed on Ho

and 5 during the week of June 21 through

- The left edge of the cart path on Hole 1 is

out of bounds. A drop area is in place for

balls that go OB. Players must hit their fo

shot from the drop area no provisionals.

- Players who hit a ball over the net wi

suspended (see suspension policy below).

supnn Pcy:

- Any player who hits a ball over the net on 1 or 5 will be suspended for 30 days. The pen

for a second offense is a 90-day suspen

and the penalty for a third offense is a one-

suspension.

- All players who have previously hit a ball

the net will receive a separate memo from

commander advising them of the policy cha

Therefore, they should take the approprisk-reduction measures to ensure they are

affected. For more information, call 263-3

Labor Day 5K RunA Labor Day 5K Fun Run is scheduled theld Sept. 4 beginning at 8 a.m. at Yano FitCenter here. There is no fee to enter this evRegister at the Yano Fitness Center issue couby 5 p.m. Sept. 3. There will be no registraon the day of the race. The packet pick-up wSept 4. between 7 and 7:55 a.m. at Yano. Awwill be presented to the top two adult menwomen per age category. The age categorie18 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49, 50 to 59 and 60-above. Entrants who are 18 years must be ohigh school. Commanders Cup points wiawarded for this event. For more informacall 263-4664 or 263-7980.

Yokota emerge as post-season tourney champsBy dutn Prry

Torii Editor

Photo by Dustin Perry

Morgan Breazell, left, of Yokota, leaps past Yokosuka defender DeAsia Brown for

a jump shot during the nal match of the Post-season Saturday Summer League

Basketball Tournament held Saturday at Yano Fitness Center here.

When asked what led to his team winning

a competitive youth basketball showcaseSaturday, the eternally humble Morgan

Breazell of course left out the part about

how he scored an amazing 28 points in the

nal match.

The gifted Yokota point guards impres-

sive offensive performance unquestionably

helped surge his team to a 48-38 victory

over Yokosuka in the Post-season Saturday

Summer League Tournament at Yano Fit-

ness Center here.

Yokotas journey to rst place also in-

cluded a slim win over the heavily favored

Camp Zama squad in the seminals.

What helped us were our rebounding

and second-chance points, said Breazell.

Also we ran a good zone, stopped penetra-

tion, and had good shooting and moving

around.Yokosuka, fresh off a win against the

Yokohama Blue Devils, started strong in

the nal match, leading by seven points at

the end of the rst quarter. Breazells 10

points in the second quarter helped vault his

team into the lead, but a subpar third-quarter

performance put them back down by three

in the games nal minutes.

Yokota quickly fell into a scoring groove

Breazell earned nine in the nal quarter,

while teammate Ayanna Thomas accounted

for seven that never let up, and their

dominating defense caused Yokosuka to

commit a few costly turnovers.

The tournament was the culmination of

the regular season for the league, which is

run through Camp Zama Youth Services. Ateam from Atsugi also belongs to the league,

and two Japanese teams were invited to

compete in the championship.

It doesnt matter how you play your

game in the beginning of the season; what

matters is how you play at the end, said

Robert Santana, YS sports director. This

gave the kids a chance at the end of the sea-

son to show the skills theyve learned.


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Travel & CulTurewww.torii.army.m8 August 5, 2010 TORII

Fireworks demonstrations are a staple of summer fun in Japan with hundreds of events

featuring fantastic displays that light up the night during the months of July and

August. The Japanese have turned the demonstrations into an art form that millions

of people come out to watch every year.

Camp Zama hosts reworks demonstrations at both the post Independence Day celebrationand the Bon Odori Festival every year. These beautiful displays could not happen without the

help of the craftsmen at Saito Firework Company.

Saito Firework Company is located in an isolated area near Tsukui City in Kanagawa Pre-

fecture. The companys warehouse is isolated and legally protected for safety by the Kanagawa

Prefectural Government.

For Hiroaki Saito, the owner of SFC, producing quality reworks has been a lifelong pas-

sion.

I became a reworks craftsman because reworks displays make people happy, and I love

seeing them enjoy it, Saito said.

There are many types of reworks and one of the most common is the aerial shell ball.

These aerial shells are loaded into tubes called mortars. Once lit, the aerial shell will y

into the air and when the shell reaches its highest point, it will explode shooting pyrotechnic

stars in all directions.

The shell balls are made of a special recipe of gunpowder and other ingredients depending on

the desired color of explosion. Each shell ball is about 5 inches in diameter and is meticulously

constructed in the safe environment of the SFC warehouse. More than 1,000 of these shells

will be used in the Camp Zama displays on Independence Day and the Bon Odori Festival.

Saito and his employees at SFC now use a special electronic system that ignites the displays.

This system is much safer for the professionals who light the reworks.

Recently, we have used a computer system to also make the reworks go with music

in the background during the show, Saito said. Its like a totally produced show and it re -

ally makes the display more entertaining. It combines the old reworks traditions with new

technology.

We really appreciate the opportunity to work with Camp Zama for their reworks shows,

Saito said. At Camp Zama, people have the opportunity to see the rework shows up close

which really makes it dynamic. Were planning something special for the last part of this years

shows and we hope people will enjoy it.

Seeing the dazzling panoramic of colors explode in the night sky lls people with excite-

ment and helps entertain millions during the summertime here in Japan, said Saito.

I love seeing peoples reactions during and after our reworks shows, it really makes all the

hard work worth it, he said. I want to keep producing reworks for the rest of my life.

Stoy nd photos by Ttso Nkh

Torii Staff

A craftsman makes a shell ball at the Saito Fireworks Company factory in Tsukui City, Kanagawa. Each ball contains a special recipe of gunpowder.

A booming business: craftsman supplies Zama rework

Fireworks displays are very popular events during the summer in Japan.

A pile of completed reworks shells are packaged and prepared for a sho

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Torii U.S. Army Garrison Japan weekly newspaper, Aug. 5, 2010 edition