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Serving the U.S. Army Japan community
www.torii.army.mil VOL. 39, NO. 23
June 9, 2011
INSIDE the TORII2 News
4 Calendar
5 Community
6 Classieds
7 Sports
8 Travel
Photo by Dustin Per
Sliding ScoutsTomoe Takahashi, center, a member of the Girl Scouts of Japan’s Troop 2 in Kanagawa, slides down a hill Saturday at Dewey Park with help from fellow Troomembers Kotone Suzuki, left, and Kazuna Natsume, right. Eight Troops were invited by the Camp Zama Boy and Girl Scouts for a picnic following the completioof Operation Backpacks, an initiative to provide various items for children affected by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. For more on this story, see Page 5
Gates: U.S. remains committed to ties with Asi
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii – There will
be no “slackening” of U.S. commitment to
Asia, even as the nation goes through tough
nancial times, Defense Secretary Robert
M. Gates said here on May 31.
The secretary stopped in Hawaii on his
way to the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singa-pore, held Friday through Sunday, where
he delivered the message that America is
committed to Asia.
“We are a Pacic nation. We will remain
a Pacic nation,” Gates said during a short
news conference on the docks alongside the
USS Missouri. “We will remain engaged
By Jim Garamone
American Forces Press Service
and continue relationships with friends,
partners, allies in Asia.”
The secretary also commented on Afghan
President Hamid Karzai’s strident expres-
sion of outrage over civilian casualties in
Afghanistan. The secretary said he didn’t
know the specics of an incident in Af -
ghanistan’s Helmand province that caused
Karzai’s outburst, but noted that “this is a
continuing challenge we face in the warthat we ght in Afghanistan.”
A joint Afghan and coalition investiga-
tion, he added, will get to the bottom of
the incident.
“I think the joint investigations of these
See ASIA, Page 3
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NEWS
Zama Briefs
CIF closureThe Central Issue Facility is scheduled
to be closed from June 20 through 24 in
order to conduct its required semiannual
inventory. The CIF will be open for
emergency issuance and turn-in services.
For emergencies, call Mr. Bishop at 263-5880 or Mr. Sakata at 263-7454.
Cooling season to beginThe Directorate of Public Works is
preparing air-conditioning systems for the
upcoming cooling season. This requires
temporarily shutting off both heating and
cooling capabilities in most buildings in an
effort to reduce energy consumption.
Daytime cooling will begin when the
ve-day indoor air heat index reaches 76
degrees or higher – and end when it reaches
78 degrees or less – between the hours of 5
a.m. and 10 p.m.
Nighttime cooling will begin when the
ve-day outside air heat index reaches 74
degrees or higher – and end when it goesbelow that temperature – between the hours
of 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.
The cooling-season temperature for
occupied working and living spaces will be
maintained in the range 72 to 76 degrees.
During unoccupied periods, temperatures
will be maintained in the range 80 to 90
degrees.
Exceptions will be granted if DoD
standards require otherwise. The use of
personal cooling or heating devices requires
a supervisor’s written approval and can only
be used when the area is occupied.
Due to the electrical energy decit faced
by Japan and U.S. Forces Japan installations,
additional energy-conservation measures
may be adopted in order to meet peak energydemand reductions during the summer
months of June through September.
Call 263-4613 or 263-4274 for more
information.
‘You Made the Grade’Now in its 10th consecutive year, the
“You Made the Grade” program recog-
nizes Camp Zama students who achieve a
“B” average or better with a benets-lled
booklet. Exclusive offers include a free
Burger King kids meal or a Subway six-
inch combo, video rental and $2 off any
new release DVD at the Power Zone, to
name a few.
Students who make the grade also can
register for a drawing to win a savings bondworth up to $5,000.
To receive the “You Made the Grade”
booklet, students simply present a valid
military ID card and proof of an overall
“B” or better average to the Camp Zama
Exchange. Students may receive one coupon
package for every qualifying report card,
but may enter the savings bond drawing
only once per calendar year.
Camp Zama families can contact the
Exchange at 263-5585 for more information
about “You Made the Grade.”
Outgoing USAG-J commandemakes nal visit to OkinawaStory and photo by Lauren Hall
Torii Station Public Affairs
TORII STATION, Okinawa – Col. Perry
Helton made his nal trip to Okinawa andTorii Station as commander of U.S. Army
Garrison – Japan last week before his change
of command scheduled for June 22.
“The last few times I’ve come to town
it’s been raining, so it’s good to see the sun
shining here this time,” he said.
Helton’s schedule during his visit in-
cluded a combined community information
exchange meeting at Kadena Air Base’s
Rocker Noncommissioned Ofcer Club,
held Thursday with about 75 representatives
from Kadena, Camp Foster and Torii Station
and organizations such as the Exchange, the
Defense Commissary Agency and senior
military spouses.
The commander also presided over an
award program and town hall meeting Fri-
day at Torii Station, recognizing Staff Sgt.Christopher Perry, Sgt. 1st Class Antonio
Quinones and 1st Lt. Juan Perez for sup-
porting and volunteering their time in sup-
port of the annual Army Emergency Relief
campaign. He presented each of them with
a certicate of appreciation.
“Everyone knows the importance of AER
and what it does for our Soldiers and their
families,” said Helton. “Thank you for all
the great work that you did in support of
the garrison being able to execute this mis-
sion and for us being able to get our AER
objectives accomplished.”
Helton also presented Tammy Dockins
with a certicate of appreciation for volun-
teering a total of 1,200 hours of her time
in support of Army family teambuilding,which he said signicantly enhanced the
quality of life for the Army in Okinawa
community.
“Before I present this award, I want to
say that there is no other individual who has
shown more love and dedication to United
States Army Japan [and] to all of our units
assigned in Okinawa, regardless of what
uniform they wear,” said Helton. “After we
hired her away from her volunteer roles, we
thought that it would only be appropriate that
we say ‘thanks’ for her contributions. Not
being paid one nickel, she did it out of love,
duty and sacrice for her fellow man.”
Dockins, a community life specialist
with Army Community Service, was also
presented with a free two-night stay at the
Torii Beach cabins.
“As I’ve always said, I don’t do it be-
cause of what I think I’m going to get,” saidDockins, “I do it because I know what the
men and women in uniform do every day,
whether it’s here in Okinawa or, like my
daughter in Afghanistan, what it takes
us to live the lives we live today.
“If it weren’t for them – if it weren’
the civilian workforce, if it weren’t for
family members who make sacrices
in and day out – we wouldn’t be living
way we do right now,” added Dockins.
volunteering my time, it’s just a small
of what these folks have done for my
my daughter’s life, my family’s lives
for all of yours.”
Before leaving Okinawa, Helton also
with Secretary of the Army John McH
10th Support Group Commander Col. La
Koenig and other senior leaders from
Army and the Air Force, as well as nearl
military spouses to discuss issues affecfamilies in a joint base environment, suc
military family housing, budget constra
and civilian hiring freezes.
(From left): Col. Perry Helton , commander of U.S. Army Garris on – Japan, presecerticates to Staff Sgt. Christopher Perry, Sgt. 1st Class Antonio Quinones and
Lt. Juan Perez (not pictured) for their volunteer work during a ceremony Frida
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Sound Off!
Do you have a concern or an issue on your mind? Are you seeking a channel for your voice to be heard? Look no further. The Torii Newspaper welcomes all letters regar
issues or concerns involving the Camp Zama community as a whole. Critical letters should offer suggestions for resolutions as applicable. Letters or e-mails mu
signed, but names will be withheld in publication upon request. The Torii Newspaper will protect the names of its sources if they so desire.
Letters may be edited for content and length according to the Associated Press Stylebook and the Torii Style Guide.
If you would like to have your voice heard in the Torii Newspaper, e-mail your letters to the deputy PAO at [email protected], or send by regular mail to:
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This publication, with a weekly circulation of 2,000, is printed by Pacic Starsand Stripes, Tokyo. All photos are U.S. Army photographs unless otherwiseindicated. The newspaper uses military news services including American Forces
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desired publication date. The TORII is distributed every Thursday. Submissionsmay be e-mailed to the editor [email protected] . The editor reservesthe right not to publish submissions not in accordance with Army Public Affairsregulations and standard operating procedures. Editorial ofces are located inroom A-208, Bldg. 102, South Camp Zama, Japan.
T RII Newspaper Commanding General: Maj. Gen. Michael T. Harrison Sr
Garrison Commander: Col. Perry HeltonGarrison Public Affairs Ofcer: Edward H. Roper
Editor: Dustin Perry
Staff: Tetsuo Nakahara
Okinawa Bureau Chief: Anastasia Moreno
Okinawa Bureau Staff: Lauren Hall
Photo by Chip Stei
A meeting with the SecretaryTORII STATION, Okinawa – Secretary of the Army John McHugh, left, speaks to approximately 50 servicemembers’ spouses Monday at the Coral Cove Club her
during a community exchange meeting in which he and other military leaders from U.S. Army Japan, the 10th Support Group and U.S. Army Garrison – Japaaddressed various quality-of-life issues that impact Soldiers and their families. Questions focused on issues relating to housing, deployments, the uniqueness o
working with joint services, and the availability of medical assets on Okinawa. McHugh’s visits in the Pacic region also included Hawaii and the Philippines.
ASIA, from Page 1
incidents when they happen are important so we can mutu-
ally gure out what happened and what, if anything, went
wrong,” he said.
Gates also pointed out that the Taliban have no regard
for civilian lives and have been responsible for roughly 80percent of the civilian casualties in Afghanistan. They are
not even seeking to shield themselves in civilian communi-
ties, he added, but are actively using improvised explosive
devices to kill men, women and children.
“The Afghan people have put up with 30 years of war,
and I think President Karzai is reecting the pain and suf -
fering that the Afghan people have endured,” he said. “At
the same time, he and the Afghan people recognize that
we are their ally. We are their friend, and we are trying to
develop the capability to protect themselves so that theAfghan people can see an end to the problem.”
Gates received a tour of the USS Missouri during his
short stay here. He previously had visited the USS Arizona
Memorial. The Japanese sunk the Arizona during th
tack on Pearl Harbor that sparked U.S. involvemen
World War II.
The Missouri, moored about 100 meters from the
morial, was where the Japanese surrendered to the a
Sept. 2, 1945, to end the war.
“Visiting this ship and looking at the memorial toUSS Arizona the day after Memorial Day serves
reminder of all those who served and made the supr
sacrice for our country,” Gates said.
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Community Calendar
SCHOOL NEWSZama Child Development Center: 263-4992
SHA Child Development Center: 267-6348
SaS op rc P g: Parents: Are you looking for programs that your
school-aged children can participate in? Children: Are you looking for things that will
keep you active and busy outside of the house? If so, then the Open Recreation Program
events are for you. School Age Services is offering open recreation opportunities in the
weekday and Saturday afternoons for youth currently enrolled in grades one to six.
rgs: To register your child or for more information please stop by the CYS
Central Enrollment Registry Ofce in Bldg. 533 on Camp Zama, or call 263-4125 or
SAS at 267-6013.
John O. Arnn Elementary : 267-6602
e s J 16: June 16 is the nal day of the 2010-2011 school year, and
here are the student release times for all Camp Zama-based schools:
• a e Sch: Dismisses at 11:15 a.m.
• Z ac m Sch: Dismisses at 11:10 a.m.
• Z ac Hgh Sch: Dismisses at 11:10 a.m.
Bus transportation will be provided for those students who are eligible. As a reminder to
all families, the schools’ main ofces will remain open during the course of the summer
months for ongoing student registration and family support. For more information, call
Arnn at 267-6602; ZAMS at 263-4040); or ZAHS at 263-3181.
GSp: DoDEA has implemented GradeSpeed in all fourth- through 12th-grade
classrooms worldwide. GradeSpeed is a web-based program that enables parents to
in and view grade and attendance data for their students. GradeSpeed will be the o
authorized and supported grade book used by DoDEA employees in these grades.
All teachers have secure access to GradeSpeed through the use of an Internet web brow
Teachers use the grade book portion of GradeSpeed to enter assignments, grades an
maintain grade calculations. Teachers are also able to e-mail progress reports to par
through GradeSpeed. For more information, go to http://www.dodea.edu/back_to_sch
gradespeed.cfm or contact Brandy Bell, educational technologist, at brandy.bell@
dodea.edu.
Zama American Middle School : 263-4040
Visit the Web at www.zama-ms.pac.dodea.edu/ for information pertaining to Z
American Middle School.
Zama American High School : 263-3181
Visit the Web at www.zama-hs.pac.dodea.edu/ for information pertaining to Z
American High School.
Child , Youth and School Services: 263-4500
u-t P g: This program is designed for youths to turn themselves around
get the help they need to graduate from high school and move on to higher educat
It’s up to U to turn yourself around. The teen center staff is here for U! Join us Tues
and Thursdays nights form study groups; work together with your classmates; get
from staff and other volunteers; tutor classmates; get S.A.T. tutoring / practice tests
this time to work on scholarships and other nancial aid applications. There will
return bus to SHA for those youth who participate in the U-Turn Program.
UpcomingOngoing Events
Motor pool safety stand-downService at the Directorate of Logistics’ Transportation Motor
Pool will be suspended today in order to conduct a safety
stand-down training event. Services not affected include the
school buses and the Narita Airport shuttle. All passengers
needing ofcial transportation to or from Haneda Airport
will need to acquire commercial transportation on this day,
or contact the Ground Transportation Desk at 263-3772 for
special instructions.
Camp Zama food court eventsThe Subway and Anthony’s Pizza mascots are scheduled
to make an appearance at the Camp Zama food court today
from 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. A cake-cutting ceremony
is also scheduled to be held from 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. to
celebrate the Army Birthday. Finally, another cake-cutting
ceremony is scheduled to be held from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m.
on June 20 to celebrate Subway’s anniversary. These events
are open to the entire community.
35th CSSB change of commandA change-of-command ceremony for the 35th Combat
Sustainment Support Battalion is scheduled to be held
beginning at 10 a.m. on Monday at Sagami General
Depot’s Samurai Field (in front of Bldg. 156-1). Lt. Col.
Stacy Townsend will relenquish command of the unit toLt. Col. Joseph O. Ritter.
Strong Bonds Marriage RetreatThe U.S. Army Japan and I Corps (Forward) Chaplain’s
Ofce is sponsoring a Strong Bonds Marriage Retreat that
will focus on the topics “Love, Sex and Intimacy” and
is scheduled for June 20 through 22 at the Hotel Okura
Tokyo Bay. Transportation, lodging and the majority of
meal costs will be paid for, and registration for the event
is open to all married U.S. Army personnel. Soldiers
must rst get signed permission from their rst sergeant
and commander to ensure accountability. On-site child
care will not be available during the retreat. To sign up or
for more information, call Tsuyoshi Toda at 263-4888 or
email [email protected]. Only a limited number
of slots are available.
Energy-saving noti ceDue to the current state of emergency and the limited
electrical power generation capability across Japan, the
following measures will be implemented immediately:
1. Turn off all unnecessary lights, especially in unused
ofce spaces, classrooms and conference rooms, and turn
down all remaining individual lighting levels where pos-sible.
2. Turn off Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning
(HVAC) Systems. If shutdown is not possible during this
heating season, turn thermostats down to 68 degrees or be-
low. Reduce settings to 55 degrees at the end of the day.
3. Turn off all appliances when not in use.
4. Maximize use of natural ventilation where feasible
and dress appropriately to maximize individual comfort.
5. Clean or replace your air-conditioner lters.
6. Maximize use of day-lighting in work areas an class-
rooms (use of sunlight in lieu of conventional power).
7. Set computers, monitors, printers, copiers, and other
business equipment to their energy-saving modes, and
turn them off if not in use and at the end of the day or as
instructed by the 78th Signal Battalion.
8. Minimize energy usage during peak demand hours
from 5 to 9 a.m. and 4 to 7 p.m. The major peaks occur from noon to 6 p.m. during normal work and school hours.
The energy use during this period can be reduced by “load
shedding,” thereby reducing the demand at the time the
Garrison needs it the most.
9. Use laptop computers (preferably on battery power
when possible). They consume 90 percent less energy than
standard computers.
10. If possible, do not make photocopies or print docu-
ments, and conduct all business electronically. Use e-mail
instead of sending memorandums and faxing documents.
11. Limit the use of your vehicle. If vehicles will be used,
implement carpooling and plan your trips accordingly. Use
the public mass transportation system when available.
What’s Happening Outside the Gate?
eg 810, aFn tk
“ Sharaku,” one of the greatest mastof traditional Japanese woodblock pr
ing @ Tokyo National Museum, throuJune 12
One of the Japan’s Greatest Festiv“ Sanno Matsur i” @ Hie Jinja Shrine, kyo, June 7-17Featuring traditional ceremonies, rituals, a parad
children in traditional costumes, Shinto music and danc
and an open-air tea ceremony. Everyone is welcome to
a local folk-music and dance performance.
Thai Culture Festival 2011 @ Ueno PaTokyo, June 11-12
Ground Cherry Fair or Hohzuki-IchiAtago Ji nja Shrine, Tokyo , June 23-24It is said in Japan that people visiting Atago Jinja Sh
during this festival will take home 1,000 days’ worth of gluck. It is also said that the roots of the ground cherr
hohzuki, have a medical effect. Nowadays, Japanese e
it as a decoration when the fruit turns a bright orange
color, because red is believed to protect against evil.
Bangladesh Festival 2011 @ Yoyog i PaTokyo, June 18-19
*Some events may be cancelled or postponed at the
last moment.
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After gathering enough food, clothes,
toys and hygiene items to ll 9,000 back -
packs that were then delivered to needy
children in northeastern Japan, the members
of Camp Zama’s Scout programs had a
reason to celebrate.
The Boy and Girl Scout organizations
did so with a picnic held Saturday at Dewey
Park here, during which they invited sister
Troops from Kanagawa, Shizuoka and
Tokyo – just some of their many partners
in “Operation Backpacks,” a two-month
collection and donation project initiated in
the days following the March 11 earthquake
and tsunami.
“Today was just [about], ‘Let’s get to-
gether, let’s eat together, and let’s celebrate
the end of a wonderful project,’” said AprilSnyder, the overseas committee chairwom-
an for Camp Zama’s Scout program.
One day after the earthquake and
tsunami, Camp Zama Scout masters got
together and began discussing ideas for
what they could do to help the thousands of
Japanese citizens who lost family members
and homes to the disaster, as well as those
who were displaced and living in temporary
shelters as a result, Snyder said. A proposal
was suggested to gather essential items and
send them to children in the affected areas,
and Operation Backpacks was born.
Throughout the next ve days, Boy and
Girl Scouts gathered snacks, clothing, blan-
kets, toiletry items and school supplies to
be organized by age and gender and placedinto new or used backpacks. On the rst
Saturday, the Scouts lled more than 300
backpacks, said Snyder.
This continued every Saturday with items
continuing to come in that had been either
donated or purchased by Scout members.
Soon, though, news of the project spread via
CAUSE FOR CELEBRATIONScouts culminate ‘Backpacks’ project with picniB ds P
Torii Editor
the U.S. Army Garrison – Japan’s Facebook page and media coverage. It was then that
Operation Backpacks “blew up really big,”
said Snyder.
“Every week, it just blossomed – to
500, 600, 1,200 [backpacks] – it was phe-
nomenal; it just kept on growing,” said
Snyder.
Photos by Dustin
U.S. and Japanese Girl Scouts play Saturday at Dewey Park during a picnic held to celebrate the completion of “ OperaBackpacks,” a donation project in which various essential items were collected and sent to children in northeastern Japan were affected by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. More than 9,000 backpacks were donated as part of the project.
Camp Zama Girl Scouts recite the Pledge of Allegiance Saturday at Dewey Parkfollowing the completion of the two-month Operation Backpacks project.
Boxes of various items and backpacksbegan arriving from individual citizens
and businesses from across the U.S., New
Zealand, throughout Europe and even the
country of Qatar, which donated 1,700
backpacks. Through the May 31 end date
of the project, more than 350 volunteers –
including members of eight Girl Scouts of
Japan Troops – took part in Operation
Backpack efforts.
During the picnic Sny-
der recognized the many
individuals, Army
units and other orga-
nizations that helped
make the project
such an overwhelm-
ing success, she
said. This includedthe Soldiers who co-
ordinated the shipment
and delivery of the
backpacks to children in
the Sendai, Miyagi and Iwate
prefectures.
“When the kids heard that something
got delivered, they just got pumped up,”
said Snyder. “I think [this project] was very
valuable for our organizations. It showed
our kids [by doing] one small thing, you
can affect the whole world. It was pretty
rewarding.”
Yuna Tachino, 10, said her Girl Scout
Troop gathered stuffed animals, clothessanitary items that were donated to Op
tion Backpacks and that she was prou
have taken part in the project.
“I am happy that the items we
brought comfort to those who are su
ing,” said Yuna. “I think [the Camp Z
Scouts] were so kind to invite us here. I h
to keep a good relationship betw
us and [them].”
Fellow Girl Scou
Japan Sumire Oh
17, praised the C
Zama Scouts for t
efforts in assis
citizens of their
country.
“I th ink
American Scohave a lot of ene
and enthusiasm
cause they began w
ing on this project v
quickly,” said Sumire. “I
very happy that I got to work on
project with them, I am very happy to
member of the Scouts, and I’m very pr
of this project.”
Organizations that donated items
backpacks included Snap-on Tools of
pan, children’s apparel company OshK
B’Gosh, and Manhattan Portage B
which sent 500 custom backpacks.
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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]. However, the Torii
Newspaper reserves the right not to publishinappropriate 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 fund Pacic Stars & Stripes
job announcements are available online athttp://cpol.army.mil. For more information, call
the 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. For more information, call 263-3325.
Jobs
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Other local positions
Pets
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ATTENTION
anm ptn: Dogs and cats are avaifor adoption at the Camp Zama Veterinary CFor more information, call 263-3875.
2 Grmn shppr dg: FREE to good hor homes. 1 solid white male 5years old and has papers. He is skittish around stran but warms up to you. Black and Tan femyears old not xed. She is very good with chiland loves anyone who will pet her. Both arto date with shots. Have kennels for both . 901-405-7646 cell08059732022
Pt sttng: available around Zama & SHAarea. An experienced pet owner. Will walk, feed,and play with dogs or cats while at work or onvacation. $20 a day. [email protected],
090-8947-4307
G Hp Nppn: T-shirts designed to raisemoney for the victims of the earthquake/tsunami.
Ch n Yuth Prgrm atnt (l
2-4), (CYS, Zama & SHA), CY-1/2, RFT/RPT,$9.59 - $17.09, Open Continuous
Ch n Yuth Prgrm atnt (l
2-4), (CYS, Zama & SHA), CY-1/2, Flex,$9.59 - $17.09, NTE: 9/30/2011, Closes: July27, 2011
Bun Mngr (f src), BD, NF-03,RFT, $29,000 - $40,000, Close: June 15, 2011
Rcrtn atnt (lgur ),RD, NF-02,Flex, $9.29, Closes: November 30, 2011
amntrt atnt (CYs),CYS, NF-03,
RFT, $23,300 - $23,500, Closes: June 21, 2011
Rcrtn atnt (lgur/P
oprtr), RD, NF-02, RFT, $9.29, Closes: November 30, 2011
CYs Prgrm act Hmwrk lb,
CYS, NF-03, RFT, $24,000 - $25,000, Close:June 16, 2011
l Ch n Yuth Prgrm atnt,
CYS, CY-02, RFT, $13.14 - $17.09, Close:June 20, 2011
Prgrm act (Pr-Knrgrtn),
CYS, NF-03, RFT, $27,500 - $35,500, Close:June 20, 2011
amntrt atnt: Girl Scouts isseeking a skilled ofce professional to supportGirl Scout Overseas West-Pacic at Camp Zama.Excellent computer and communication skillsa must. This regular part-time position (25-30)hours per week is available June 15. Send cover letter and resume to [email protected]
ant-Trrrm/frc Prtctn ntructr
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 or send resume to [email protected].
subttut tchr: Zama American High/Middle School are currently accepting
applications for substitute teachers. U.S.citizenship and a high school diploma or GEDare required. For more information or anyquestions, please call 263-4005.
Phyc Thrp t, intrmttnt (240 hur):
Provides physical therapy service in the areasof physical disabilities, neuromuscular and psychosocial 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 Yoshiyasu. [email protected]. ALL applicants shallregister in the Central Contractor Registration(CCR) at www.ccr.gov.
Cthc orgnt: Description: Solicitation No. FA5209-11-T-0113, Location: CampZama, Japan. Job Description: This position
is to provide services as the Catholic Organistfor scheduled services and programs directlyassociated with the intent of supporting theCatholic religious service.Evaluation Factors:(1) Price (2) Resume (3) Interview. If youhave any questions, or for more information, please contact Ms. Akiko Ogawa at 225-2209or 042-551-6120. Email: akiko.ogawa.jp@
yokota.af.mil, Closing Date: 8 Jul 2011 16:30hours. Solicitation documents are also availableon website: https://www.fbo.gov/ (FederalBusiness Opportunities)
ftb Cchng: Volunteer AssistantFootball Coaches are being sought for Zama HighSchool. Interested individuals should consider their availability for daily after-school practices(1500-1730) as well as spring and preseason practices and games. Coaches meetings beginsoon. For more information please contactCoach Merrell at 263-3181 or steven.merrell@
pac.dodea.edu.
Tkwn ntructr: Child Youth & SchoolServices SkiesUnlimited program is looking
for a certied ATA Taekwondo instructor. If Interested please Contacted Nicholas Andrews,
instructional program specialist, at 263-4125
vuntr t U.s. army Gr rn Jp n Pt
src Cntr : Volunteer opportunities areavailable in 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 your services.
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 or
Fridays!) Call for details. Derek PartingtonEnglish School, home 042-756-4483; cell090-3082-4439 or E-mail: partngtn@jcom.
home.ne.jp
Prt-tm engh tchr: Pay is ¥ 16,000 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 at [email protected] .
esl tchr: Seeking ESL teachers for twoconversational 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 per
hour respectively. Call 090-549-6725 or e-mail [email protected].
Due to the recent contract with Allied Telresidential phone numbers with 263- and prexes have changed. If you are currrunning a classied ad in the Torii that lisout-of-date residential number as a poincontact and would like to change it to yourextension, send an e-mail to tetsuo.nakahar
us.army.milwith the updated phone numberTorii staff will work to ensure these changereected in future issues of the publication
100% of the prots will go to the Lions CInternational. Please visit the website hgivehopenippon.org/index.html and/or likfacebook page “Give Hope Nippon” andthe page!
Cub scut Pck 34: Cub Scouts Pack 34 mevery 2nd Thurs 18:30 Zama Scout Hut 533. Parents & Single-Soldier Volunteerwelcome. All boys grades 1 - 5 are encourag join us for great learning experiences, char building and fun! Contact Cubmaster royu
ybb.ne.jp 090-6042-0797.
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.
97 Tyt ipu m: $2000, new tires, battery, and brakes.JCI til May 2012, can seat 7 with 3rd row.425-999-8866, [email protected]
32” sny Tv: with 4 inputs. $40, Available June28, 425-999-8866, [email protected]
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‘Best Ball’ golf tournamenA two-person “Best Ball” golf tournam
is scheduled to tee off at 6 a.m. on Jun
at the Camp Zama Golf Course. There
$20 entry fee, which does not include
rental or lunch. Payouts will be $100 for
place, $75 for second, $40 for third, and
for fourth. Gift certicates will be awarto the top four net nishers in each i
Current USGA handicaps are required
each participant. Registration is open to
rst 72 players to sign up, and the dead
to register is 6 p.m. on Tuesday. Call 2
3694 for more information.
NCAA All-Star Golf TeamTen members of the 2011 NCAA Wom
All-Star Golf Team are scheduled to pla
the Camp Zama Golf Course on June
To participate, the entry fee is $20.
263-3694 for more information.
Summer indoor soccer
Youth Sports and Fitness will offer coindoor soccer, or “Futsal,” to youth age
through 18. Registration will be held thro
June 10, and the season is scheduled t
held from June 25 through July 30.
263-4066 for more information.
Water aerobicsWater Aerobics classes are from 9 to
a.m. Monday, Wednesdays and Frid
from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays
Thursdays, from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesda
Yano Fitness Center. For more informat
call 263-3348.
Your Weekly Dose
Sports Briefs
Access to care at BG Sams U.S. AHealth Clinic is available 24/7. The clinic iopen 24/7 but our triage line is available 2When calling the clinic at 263-4127, our will notify a provider who will call you bThe provider will advise you if you can waitthe clinic opens, or if you need to seek med
care elsewhere.
Host-nation hospitals do not operate in
same manner as in the U.S. Local hospita
not have to see you when you present at
ER. That is why we want you to call us r
our provider thinks this is a medical emergethat provider will engage our EMS staff inclu
a translator. Please carry an emergency w
card with information on who to call for m
cal assistance. These cards are available a
clinic and at various community events suc
CIE and Medical Morning.
Recently we have noticed an increascalls to the “911” number. This is the egency number which activates the MPsambulance, EMTs and translators. If you a life-threatening medical emergency, call “on post or “119” off post. If you are feeling
or have an injury that does not meet the crifor life, limb or eyesight, call the clinic at 4127 and push option 1 for triage nurse or medical advice. Our provider on call will adyou on what options are available.
16 take on challenge of Zama’s inaugural duathlon
Athletes Double Down
By dutn Prr y
Torii Editor
The top male and female nishers in
Camp Zama’s inaugural duathlon both
said they competed in the event not for theaccolades, but rather for the physical chal-
lenge presented by the combined 10-mile
bicycle ride and 3.2-mile run.
“At my age, I like to compete against
myself – I like to see what I can do,” said
men’s winner Faron Cordrey, 48, assigned to
Naval Air Facility Atsugi, after completing
Saturday’s race with a time of 51 minutes,
16 seconds. “As you get older, you kind of
want to do more.”
Claiming rst place in the women’s di-
vision was Kelli Petersen, the deputy staff
judge advocate for U.S. Army Japan and I
Corps (Forward), who nished with a time
of 1:03:04. The duathlon succeeded in at-
tracting a diverse group of participants and
building morale among them, she said.“It’s motivating, and it makes you want
to work harder,” said Petersen. “You always
get some really competitive athletes, like
Faron, and then you get people like me,
who are just out here to have fun.”
The start line for the event was at Yano
Fitness Center, where the 16 competitors
took off on their bicycles on a route that
went through the middle of the installation
and around the Camp Zama Golf Course
for three laps.
“It was a smooth course, and the weather
was great,” said Petersen. “It’s a course I
normally train on anyway, so it was really
familiar.”
Photos by Dustin Perry
A participant in Saturday’s duathlon races to complete the 10-mile bicycle portion before transitioning to the 3.2-mile run.
Cordrey agreed, saying the roads on
Camp Zama were among the smoothest of
any military installation he’d ever biked
on, but nonetheless provided an ample
challenge.
“The hills were challenging,” said Cor-
drey. “Usually I try to get a steady pace on
the bike, but today I was trying to catch my
buddy so I kind of pushed a little harder.”
Upon returning to the start point, the
athletes dismounted their bicycles to begin
the run portion, which consisted of a single
lap around the bicycle route. Some took their
time during the transition, stopping to drink
water or change shoes, while others opted
to take off immediately after handing off their bikes to the race ofcials.
Event organizer Jane Kupkowski, who
also serves as Camp Zama’s tness coor-
dinator, said the intent of the duathlon was
to bring together servicemembers, civilians
and Japanese employees for an event that
would build morale and encourage physi-
cal activity.
“There was denitely a high interest
among the community for a duathlon,
triathlon and more races that we could
hold locally so they didn’t have to travel
to Yokosuka or Atsugi,” said Kupkowski.
“We’re building on our programs and hope
to have the duathlon and triathlon annually.
We just want to bring more events to the
community from [Morale, Welfare andRecreation].”
Reecting on his win, Cordrey reiter-
ated that he competes in events like a 300-
kilometer bicycle race across Japan and
last month’s “Off the Record” Triathlon at
U.S. Fleet Activity Yokosuka for the fun
and experience of interacting with the other
participants.
“It’s fun to win rst place, but if not, I
don’t take it too seriously,” he said. “I just
try to do my best and have fun with it.”
The second-place winners in the men’s
and women’s divisions were Brian Bellamy
and Sonomi Carlson, with times of 52:20
and 1:07:42, respectively.
Faron Cordrey, assigned to Naval Air
Facility Atsugi, nears the fnal stretchof a 3.2-mile run as part of Saturday’s
duathlon. Cordrey fnished frst overallwith a time of 51 minutes, 16 seconds.
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Teru-teru-bozu, teru bozu
Do make tomorrow a sunny day
Like the sky in a dream sometime
If it’s sunny I’ll give you a golden bell
Teru-teru-bozu, teru bozu
Do make tomorrow a sunny day
If you make my wish come true
We’ll drink lots of sweet rice wine
Teru-teru-bozu, teru bozu
Do make tomorrow a sunny day
But if it’s cloudy and you are crying (i.e. it’s raining)
Then I shall snip your head off
In Japanese Romaji:
Teru-teru-bōzu, teru bōzu
Ashita tenki ni shite o-kure
Itsuka no yume no sora no yō ni
Haretara kin no suzu ageyo
Teru-teru-bōzu, teru bōzu
Ashita tenki ni shite o-kure
Watashi no negai wo kiita nara
Amai o-sake wo tanto nomasho
Teru-teru-bōzu, teru bōzu
Ashita tenki ni shite o-kure
Moshi mo kumotte naitetara
Sonata no kubi wo chon to kiru zo
(Song lyrics source: Wikipedia.org)
The rain-stopping power of
TERU TERU BOZU
Stoy nd photo by Ttso Nkh
Torii Staff
The Song of Teru Teru Bozu
The months of June and July are considered the rainy season (tsuyu) in Japan, which actually began a b
earlier than usual this year. During this time of year, you may witness Japanese people wishing for sunn
days during special occasions such as eld trips or other outdoor events by way of a unique method.
Teru teru bozu are traditional hand-crafted dolls made of white paper, cloth or tissue and stuffed wit
cotton or other soft material, then tied off with string to form a head. These dolls are believed to hav
magical powers that bring good weather. In Japanese, teru means “to shine” and bozu is a Buddhist pries
monk or boy.
The dolls are usually hung outdoors such as under the roof eaves or along a house’s balcony. If yo
pay attention, it is likely you will see these peculiar dolls when walking or driving down residential street
or even business districts outside the installation. They may look slightly familiar to those raised in theUnited States, but do not mistake them as leftover ghost decorations from Halloween.
It is said that teru teru bozu should be hung right side up to wish for a sunny day. If you see one hangin
upside down, it means that person is hoping for rain. Teru teru bozu are very popular with Japanese children
who frequently make and hang the dolls the day before a special outdoor activity such as a picnic.
The practice of hanging teru teru bozu began in Japan long ago, in the Heian Period (749-1185 A.D
The practice came from China, where people would put the dolls on the end of their brooms to swee
friendly spirits toward them. The practice has virtually vanished from China altogether, and for ages ha
been an almost exclusively Japanese custom. Early on, Japanese farmers would hang teru teru bozu around
their houses as a wish for good weather for their crops.
It takes less than three minutes to make a single doll. Keep that in mind if your summer plans fall o
a day during which rain is in the forecast.