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Sliding Scouts

Photo by Dustin Perry

Tomoe Takahashi, center, a member of the Girl Scouts of Japans Troop 2 in Kanagawa, slides down a hill Saturday at Dewey Park with help from fellow Troop members Kotone Suzuki, left, and Kazuna Natsume, right. Eight Troops were invited by the Camp Zama Boy and Girl Scouts for a picnic following the completion of 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 Asia

By Jim Garamone
American Forces Press Service

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii There will be no slackening of U.S. commitment to Asia, even as the nation goes through tough financial 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 Singapore, held Friday through Sunday, where he delivered the message that America is committed to Asia. We are a Pacific nation. We will remain a Pacific nation, Gates said during a short news conference on the docks alongside the USS Missouri. We will remain engaged

and continue relationships with friends, partners, allies in Asia. The secretary also commented on Afghan President Hamid Karzais strident expression of outrage over civilian casualties in Afghanistan. The secretary said he didnt know the specifics of an incident in Afghanistans Helmand province that caused Karzais outburst, but noted that this is a continuing challenge we face in the war that we fight in Afghanistan. A joint Afghan and coalition investigation, 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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Zama Briefs
CIF closure
The 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 2635880 or Mr. Sakata at 263-7454.

Outgoing USAG-J commander makes final visit to Okinawa

Story and photo by Lauren Hall
Torii Station Public Affairs

Cooling season to begin

The 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 five-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 five-day outside air heat index reaches 74 degrees or higher and end when it goes below 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 supervisors written approval and can only be used when the area is occupied. Due to the electrical energy deficit faced by Japan and U.S. Forces Japan installations, additional energy-conservation measures may be adopted in order to meet peak energy demand reductions during the summer months of June through September. Call 263-4613 or 263-4274 for more information.

TORII STATION, Okinawa Col. Perry Helton made his final trip to Okinawa and Torii Station as commander of U.S. Army Garrison Japan last week before his change of command scheduled for June 22. The last few times Ive come to town its been raining, so its good to see the sun shining here this time, he said. Heltons schedule during his visit included a combined community information exchange meeting at Kadena Air Bases Rocker Noncommissioned Officer 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 Friday at Torii Station, recognizing Staff Sgt. Christopher Perry, Sgt. 1st Class Antonio Quinones and 1st Lt. Juan Perez for supporting and volunteering their time in support of the annual Army Emergency Relief campaign. He presented each of them with a certificate 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 mission and for us being able to get our AER objectives accomplished. Helton also presented Tammy Dockins with a certificate of appreciation for volunteering a total of 1,200 hours of her time in support of Army family teambuilding, which he said significantly enhanced the quality of life for the Army in Okinawa community.

(From left): Col. Perry Helton, commander of U.S. Army Garrison Japan, presents certificates to Staff Sgt. Christopher Perry, Sgt. 1st Class Antonio Quinones and 1st Lt. Juan Perez (not pictured) for their volunteer work during a ceremony Friday.

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 sacrifice 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 Ive always said, I dont do it because of what I think Im going to get, said Dockins, I do it because I know what the men and women in uniform do every day, whether its here in Okinawa or, like my

daughter in Afghanistan, what it takes for us to live the lives we live today. If it werent for them if it werent for the civilian workforce, if it werent for the family members who make sacrifices day in and day out we wouldnt be living the way we do right now, added Dockins. By volunteering my time, its just a small part of what these folks have done for my life, my daughters life, my familys lives and for all of yours. Before leaving Okinawa, Helton also met with Secretary of the Army John McHugh, 10th Support Group Commander Col. Lance Koenig and other senior leaders from the Army and the Air Force, as well as nearly 50 military spouses to discuss issues affecting families in a joint base environment, such as military family housing, budget constraints and civilian hiring freezes.

You Made the Grade

Now in its 10th consecutive year, the You Made the Grade program recognizes Camp Zama students who achieve a B average or better with a benefits-filled booklet. Exclusive offers include a free Burger King kids meal or a Subway sixinch 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 bond worth 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.

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A meeting with the Secretary

Photo by Chip Steitz

TORII STATION, Okinawa Secretary of the Army John McHugh, left, speaks to approximately 50 servicemembers spouses Monday at the Coral Cove Club here 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 Japan addressed various quality-of-life issues that impact Soldiers and their families. Questions focused on issues relating to housing, deployments, the uniqueness of working with joint services, and the availability of medical assets on Okinawa. McHughs visits in the Pacific region also included Hawaii and the Philippines.

ASIA, from Page 1 incidents when they happen are important so we can mutually figure 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 80 percent of the civilian casualties in Afghanistan. They are not even seeking to shield themselves in civilian communities, 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 reflecting the pain and suffering 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 the Afghan 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 the attack on Pearl Harbor that sparked U.S. involvement in World War II. The Missouri, moored about 100 meters from the memorial, was where the Japanese surrendered to the allies Sept. 2, 1945, to end the war. Visiting this ship and looking at the memorial to the USS Arizona the day after Memorial Day serves as a reminder of all those who served and made the supreme sacrifice for our country, Gates said.

o 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 regarding issues or concerns involving the Camp Zama community as a whole. Critical letters should offer suggestions for resolutions as applicable. Letters or e-mails must be 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 dustin.perry@us.army.mil, or send by regular mail to:

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for more information, call Tsuyoshi Toda at 263-4888 or email tsuyoshi.toda@us.army.mil. Only a limited number of slots are available.

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UpcomingOngoing Events
Motor pool safety stand-down
Service at the Directorate of LogisticsTransportation 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 official 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.

Energy-saving notice

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Camp Zama food court events

The Subway and Anthonys 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 Subways anniversary. These events are open to the entire community.

35th CSSB change of command

A 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 Depots Samurai Field (in front of Bldg. 156-1). Lt. Col. Stacy Townsend will relenquish command of the unit to Lt. Col. Joseph O. Ritter.

Strong Bonds Marriage Retreat

The U.S. Army Japan and I Corps (Forward) Chaplains Office 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 first get signed permission from their first sergeant and commander to ensure accountability. On-site child care will not be available during the retreat. To sign up or

Due 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 office spaces, classrooms and conference rooms, and turn down all remaining individual lighting levels where possible. 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 below. 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 filters. 6. Maximize use of day-lighting in work areas an classrooms (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 documents, 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.

Hisano yamazaki

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Sharaku, one of the greatest masters of traditional Japanese woodblock printing @ Tokyo National Museum, through June 12 One of the Japans Greatest Festivals Sanno Matsuri @ Hie Jinja Shrine, Tokyo, June 7-17
Featuring traditional ceremonies, rituals, a parade of children in traditional costumes, Shinto music and dancing, and an open-air tea ceremony. Everyone is welcome to join a local folk-music and dance performance.

Thai Culture Festival 2011 @ Ueno Park, Tokyo, June 11-12 Ground Cherry Fair or Hohzuki-Ichi @ Atago Jinja Shrine, Tokyo, June 23-24

It is said in Japan that people visiting Atago Jinja Shrine during this festival will take home 1,000 days worth of good luck. It is also said that the roots of the ground cherry, or hohzuki, have a medical effect. Nowadays, Japanese enjoy it as a decoration when the fruit turns a bright orange-red color, because red is believed to protect against evil.

Bangladesh Festival 2011 @ Yoyogi Park, Tokyo, June 18-19

*Some events may be cancelled or postponed at the last moment.

SCHOOL NEWS
Zama Child Development Center: 263-4992 SHA Child Development Center: 267-6348
SaS open recreation Program: 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. registration: To register your child or for more information please stop by the CYS Central Enrollment Registry Office in Bldg. 533 on Camp Zama, or call 263-4125 or SAS at 267-6013. classrooms worldwide. GradeSpeed is a web-based program that enables parents to log in and view grade and attendance data for their students. GradeSpeed will be the only 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 browser. Teachers use the grade book portion of GradeSpeed to enter assignments, grades and to maintain grade calculations. Teachers are also able to e-mail progress reports to parents through GradeSpeed. For more information, go to http://www.dodea.edu/back_to_school/ gradespeed.cfm or contact Brandy Bell, educational technologist, at brandy.bell@pac. dodea.edu.

Zama American Middle School: 263-4040

Visit the Web at www.zama-ms.pac.dodea.edu/ for information pertaining to Zama American Middle School.

John O. Arnn Elementary: 267-6602

early release on June 16: June 16 is the final day of the 2010-2011 school year, and here are the student release times for all Camp Zama-based schools: arnn elementary School: Dismisses at 11:15 a.m. Zama american middle School: Dismisses at 11:10 a.m. Zama american High School: 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 offices 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. GradeSpeed: DoDEA has implemented GradeSpeed in all fourth- through 12th-grade

Zama American High School: 263-3181

Visit the Web at www.zama-hs.pac.dodea.edu/ for information pertaining to Zama American High School.

Child, Youth and School Services: 263-4500

u-turn Program: This program is designed for youths to turn themselves around and get the help they need to graduate from high school and move on to higher education. Its up to U to turn yourself around. The teen center staff is here for U! Join us Tuesdays and Thursdays nights form study groups; work together with your classmates; get help from staff and other volunteers; tutor classmates; get S.A.T. tutoring / practice tests; use this time to work on scholarships and other financial aid applications. There will be a return bus to SHA for those youth who participate in the U-Turn Program.

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CAUSE FOR CELEBRATION

Scouts culminate Backpacks project with picnic
By dustin Perry
Torii Editor

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After gathering enough food, clothes, toys and hygiene items to fill 9,000 backpacks that were then delivered to needy children in northeastern Japan, the members of Camp Zamas 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], Lets get together, lets eat together, and lets celebrate the end of a wonderful project, said April Snyder, the overseas committee chairwoman for Camp Zamas 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 five days, Boy and Girl Scouts gathered snacks, clothing, blankets, toiletry items and school supplies to be organized by age and gender and placed into new or used backpacks. On the first Saturday, the Scouts filled 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

U.S. and Japanese Girl Scouts play Saturday at Dewey Park during a picnic held to celebrate the completion of Operation Backpacks, a donation project in which various essential items were collected and sent to children in northeastern Japan who were affected by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. More than 9,000 backpacks were donated as part of the project.

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the U.S. Army Garrison Japans 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 phenomenal; it just kept on growing, said Snyder.

Camp Zama Girl Scouts recite the Pledge of Allegiance Saturday at Dewey Park following the completion of the two-month Operation Backpacks project.

Boxes of various items and backpacks began 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 Snyder recognized the many individuals, Army units and other organizations that helped make the project such an overwhelming success, she said. This included the Soldiers who coordinated 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, clothes and sanitary items that were donated to Operation Backpacks and that she was proud to have taken part in the project. I am happy that the items we sent brought comfort to those who are suffering, said Yuna. I think [the Camp Zama Scouts] were so kind to invite us here. I hope to keep a good relationship between us and [them]. Fellow Girl Scout of Japan Sumire Ohori, 17, praised the Camp Zama Scouts for their efforts in assisting citizens of their host country. I think the American Scouts have a lot of energy and enthusiasm because they began working on this project very quickly, said Sumire. I am very happy that I got to work on this project with them, I am very happy to be a member of the Scouts, and Im very proud of this project. Organizations that donated items and backpacks included Snap-on Tools of Japan, childrens apparel company OshKosh BGosh, and Manhattan Portage Bags, which sent 500 custom backpacks.

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wanted. Positions are available with Firearms Academy of Hawaii, Inc. Duties include instruction of marksmanship, watch standing and tactical team movements. Position location is Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan. Marksmanship instructor experience is a must. Tactical team movement experience is desired. Qualified candidates may call Christopher at 243-6171 or send resume to yeagleycj@yahoo.com. substitute teachers: Zama American High/ Middle School are currently accepting applications for substitute teachers. U.S. citizenship and a high school diploma or GED are required. For more information or any questions, please call 263-4005. Physical Therapist, intermittent (240 hours): Provides physical therapy service in the areas of physical disabilities, neuromuscular and psychosocial dysfunctions in patients ranging from adolescence to the very elderly. Must have license to practice physical therapy in the U.S. This is a contract positions open to SOFA status applicants. Resumes may be sent to Yoshiyasu. Aoki@us.army.mil. ALL applicants shall register in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) at www.ccr.gov. Catholic organist: Description: Solicitation No. FA5209-11-T-0113, Location: Camp Zama, Japan. Job Description: This position is to provide services as the Catholic Organist for scheduled services and programs directly associated with the intent of supporting the Catholic religious service.Evaluation Factors: (1) Price (2) Resume (3) Interview. If you have any questions, or for more information, please contact Ms. Akiko Ogawa at 225-2209 or 042-551-6120. Email: akiko.ogawa.jp@ yokota.af.mil, Closing Date: 8 Jul 2011 16:30 hours. Solicitation documents are also available on website: https://www.fbo.gov/ (Federal Business Opportunities) football Coaching: Volunteer Assistant Football Coaches are being sought for Zama High School. Interested individuals should consider their availability for daily after-school practices (1500-1730) as well as spring and preseason practices and games. Coaches meetings begin soon. For more information please contact Coach Merrell at 263-3181 or steven.merrell@ pac.dodea.edu. Taekwondo instructor: Child Youth & School Services SkiesUnlimited program is looking for a certified ATA Taekwondo instructor. If Interested please Contacted Nicholas Andrews, instructional program specialist, at 263-4125 volunteer at U.s. army Garrison Japan Postal service Center : Volunteer opportunities are available in the USAGJ Postal Service Center, we will provide you with valuable training in Post Office and Unit Mailroom operations. Please contact Army Community Services at 263-8087 for details and assistance on volunteering your services. english teachers: A small off-post home school(about 200 students) near Sagami Depot. First time teachers welcome! Classes available Mon. Thu. 1pm to 9pm (No weekends or Fridays!) Call for details. Derek Partington English School, home 042-756-4483; cell 090-3082-4439 or E-mail: partngtn@jcom. home.ne.jp Part-time english teacher: Pay is 16,000 to work four times per month. Two Mondays from 4 6:10 p.m., one Tuesday from 9 10 p.m. and one Friday from 7 8 p.m. Located 15 minutes driving distance from SHA in Minami-Rinkan area. For more information, E-mail Kaz at superkids-csc1190@nifty.com. esl teacher: 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 per hour respectively. Call 090-549-6725 or e-mail shantee12@yahoo.com.

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100% of the profits will go to the Lions Club International. Please visit the website http:// givehopenippon.org/index.html and/or like the facebook page Give Hope Nippon and like the page! Cub scout Pack 34: Cub Scouts Pack 34 meets every 2nd Thurs 18:30 Zama Scout Hut Bldg 533. Parents & Single-Soldier Volunteers are welcome. All boys grades 1 - 5 are encouraged to join us for great learning experiences, character building and fun! Contact Cubmaster royfluke@ ybb.ne.jp 090-6042-0797. ZaCsas east Meets West shop: located behind the dry cleaners on Camp Zama, carries vintage Japanese items and collectibles. Store hours are every Tuesday and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Profits from the shop go back to the community in scholarships and welfare grants. For additional information please call 263-5533. Stop on by and check it out. JaPaNese sPoUse ClUB: Would you like to socialize with other Japanese spouses, learn more about being a military spouse, share your experiences and support with others? If so, please call Meg at 263-8327 or e-mail jsczama@gmail. com for more information.

Classified ads not pertaining to commercial profit are free to military personnel, DA Civilians, Family members and MLC/IHA employees. Ads should be 20 words or less with nonworkplace E-mail or phone numbers listed. To submit a classified ad, E-mail tetsuo. nakahara4@us.army.mil. However, the Torii Newspaper reserves the right not to publish inappropriate advertisements. Deadline is no later than noon Mondays. Military community classified ads can also be placed for free on a commercial Web site at www. mymilitaryclassifieds.com/xzclf/162_Camp_ Zama_ARMY_/.

Jobs
Appropriated Fund (APF) and Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) job announcements and application instructions are available at http://cpol.army.mil. For questions regarding APF vacancies, please call 263-3608. NAF MWR job announcements and 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 Pacific Stars & Stripes job announcements are available online at http://cpol.army.mil. For more information, call the Job Information Center at 229-3163. Japanese national position vacancies are posted on the Internet at http://www.usagj.jp.pac. army.mil/ima/sites/jeso/rp_jjobs_list_j.asp. Application forms are available on the same site. Selection status can also be checked. For more information, call 263-3325. Child and Youth Program assistant (level 2-4), (CYS, Zama & SHA), CY-1/2, RFT/RPT, $9.59 - $17.09, Open Continuous Child and Youth Program assistant (level 2-4), (CYS, Zama & SHA), CY-1/2, Flex, $9.59 - $17.09, NTE: 9/30/2011, Closes: July 27, 2011 Business Manager (food service), BD, NF-03, RFT, $29,000 - $40,000, Close: June 15, 2011 Recreation assistant (lifeguard), RD, NF-02, Flex, $9.29, Closes: November 30, 2011 administrative assistant (CYs), CYS, NF-03, RFT, $23,300 - $23,500, Closes: June 21, 2011 Recreation assistant (lifeguard/Pool operator), RD, NF-02, RFT, $9.29, Closes: November 30, 2011 CYs Program associate Homework lab, CYS, NF-03, RFT, $24,000 - $25,000, Close: June 16, 2011 lead Child and Youth Program assistant, CYS, CY-02, RFT, $13.14 - $17.09, Close: June 20, 2011 Program associate (Pre-Kindergarten), CYS, NF-03, RFT, $27,500 - $35,500, Close: June 20, 2011

Pets
animal adoption: Dogs and cats are available for adoption at the Camp Zama Veterinary Clinic. For more information, call 263-3875. 2 German sheppard dogs: FREE to good home or homes. 1 solid white male 5years old fixed and has papers. He is skittish around strangers but warms up to you. Black and Tan female 3 years old not fixed. She is very good with children and loves anyone who will pet her. Both are up to date with shots. Have kennels for both . Call 901-405-7646 cell08059732022

Vehicle for sale

97 Toyota ipsum: $2000, new tires, battery, and brakes.JCI til May 2012, can seat 7 with 3rd row. 425-999-8866, kimmura@myatcc.com

ATTENTION
Due to the recent contract with Allied Telesis, residential phone numbers with 263- and 267prefixes have changed. If you are currently running a classified ad in the Torii that lists an out-of-date residential number as a point of contact and would like to change it to your new extension, send an e-mail to tetsuo.nakahara4@ us.army.mil with the updated phone number. The Torii staff will work to ensure these changes are reflected in future issues of the publication.

For sale
32 sony Tv: with 4 inputs. $40, Available June 28, 425-999-8866, kimmura@myatcc.com

Others
Pet sitting: available around Zama & SHA area. An experienced pet owner. Will walk, feed, and play with dogs or cats while at work or on vacation. $20 a day. sasha-yuri@hotmail.com, 090-8947-4307 Give Hope Nippon: T-shirts designed to raise money for the victims of the earthquake/tsunami.

Wanted

Movie sCHedUle
saGaMiHaRa
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267-6111

aTsUGi Cinema 77
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264-3789

Other local positions

administrative assistant: Girl Scouts is seeking a skilled office professional to support Girl Scout Overseas West-Pacific at Camp Zama. Excellent computer and communication skills a must. This regular part-time position (25-30) hours per week is available June 15. Send cover letter and resume to Westpacificgirlscouts@ gmail.com anti-Terrorism/force Protection instructors

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Your Weekly Dose

Access to care at BG Sams U.S. Army Health Clinic is available 24/7. The clinic is not open 24/7 but our triage line is available 24/7. When calling the clinic at 263-4127, our staff will notify a provider who will call you back. The provider will advise you if you can wait until the clinic opens, or if you need to seek medical care elsewhere. Host-nation hospitals do not operate in the
same manner as in the U.S. Local hospitals do not have to see you when you present at their ER. That is why we want you to call us first. If our provider thinks this is a medical emergency, that provider will engage our EMS staff including a translator. Please carry an emergency wallet card with information on who to call for medical assistance. These cards are available at the clinic and at various community events such as CIE and Medical Morning.

A participant in Saturdays duathlon races to complete the 10-mile bicycle portion before transitioning to the 3.2-mile run.

Photos by Dustin Perry

Recently we have noticed an increase of calls to the 911 number. This is the emergency number which activates the MPs, our ambulance, EMTs and translators. If you have a life-threatening medical emergency, call 911 on post or 119 off post. If you are feeling sick or have an injury that does not meet the criteria for life, limb or eyesight, call the clinic at 2634127 and push option 1 for triage nurse or 24/7 medical advice. Our provider on call will advise you on what options are available.

Athletes Double Down

16 take on challenge of Zamas inaugural duathlon
By dustin Perry
Torii Editor

Sports Briefs
Best Ball golf tournament
A two-person Best Ball golf tournament is scheduled to tee off at 6 a.m. on June 18 at the Camp Zama Golf Course. There is a $20 entry fee, which does not include cart rental or lunch. Payouts will be $100 for first place, $75 for second, $40 for third, and $25 for fourth. Gift certificates will be awarded to the top four net finishers in each flight. Current USGA handicaps are required for each participant. Registration is open to the first 72 players to sign up, and the deadline to register is 6 p.m. on Tuesday. Call 2633694 for more information.

The top male and female finishers in Camp Zamas inaugural duathlon both said they competed in the event not for the accolades, but rather for the physical challenge 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 mens winner Faron Cordrey, 48, assigned to Naval Air Facility Atsugi, after completing Saturdays race with a time of 51 minutes, 16 seconds. As you get older, you kind of want to do more. Claiming first place in the womens division was Kelli Petersen, the deputy staff judge advocate for U.S. Army Japan and I Corps (Forward), who finished with a time of 1:03:04. The duathlon succeeded in attracting a diverse group of participants and building morale among them, she said. Its 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. Its a course I normally train on anyway, so it was really familiar.

Faron Cordrey, assigned to Naval Air Facility Atsugi, nears the final stretch of a 3.2-mile run as part of Saturdays duathlon. Cordrey finished first overall with a time of 51 minutes, 16 seconds.

Cordrey agreed, saying the roads on Camp Zama were among the smoothest of any military installation hed ever biked on, but nonetheless provided an ample challenge. The hills were challenging, said Cordrey. 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 officials. Event organizer Jane Kupkowski, who also serves as Camp Zamas fitness coordinator, said the intent of the duathlon was to bring together servicemembers, civilians and Japanese employees for an event that would build morale and encourage physical activity. There was definitely a high interest among the community for a duathlon, triathlon and more races that we could hold locally so they didnt have to travel to Yokosuka or Atsugi, said Kupkowski. Were 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 and Recreation]. Reflecting on his win, Cordrey reiterated that he competes in events like a 300kilometer bicycle race across Japan and last months Off the Record Triathlon at U.S. Fleet Activity Yokosuka for the fun and experience of interacting with the other participants. Its fun to win first place, but if not, I dont take it too seriously, he said. I just try to do my best and have fun with it. The second-place winners in the mens and womens divisions were Brian Bellamy and Sonomi Carlson, with times of 52:20 and 1:07:42, respectively.

NCAA All-Star Golf Team

Ten members of the 2011 NCAA Womens All-Star Golf Team are scheduled to play at the Camp Zama Golf Course on June 26. To participate, the entry fee is $20. Call 263-3694 for more information.

Summer indoor soccer

Youth Sports and Fitness will offer co-ed indoor soccer, or Futsal, to youth ages 11 through 18. Registration will be held through June 10, and the season is scheduled to be held from June 25 through July 30. Call 263-4066 for more information.

Water aerobics

Water Aerobics classes are from 9 to 10 a.m. Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays at Yano Fitness Center. For more information, call 263-3348.

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The rain-stopping power of

TERU TERU BOZU

The Song of Teru Teru Bozu

Teru-teru-bozu, teru bozu Do make tomorrow a sunny day Like the sky in a dream sometime If its sunny Ill give you a golden bell Teru-teru-bozu, teru bozu Do make tomorrow a sunny day If you make my wish come true Well drink lots of sweet rice wine Teru-teru-bozu, teru bozu Do make tomorrow a sunny day But if its cloudy and you are crying (i.e. its raining) Then I shall snip your head off In Japanese Romaji: Teru-teru-bzu, teru bzu Ashita tenki ni shite o-kure Itsuka no yume no sora no y ni Haretara kin no suzu ageyo Teru-teru-bzu, teru bzu Ashita tenki ni shite o-kure Watashi no negai wo kiita nara Amai o-sake wo tanto nomasho Teru-teru-bzu, teru bzu Ashita tenki ni shite o-kure Moshi mo kumotte naitetara Sonata no kubi wo chon to kiru zo (Song lyrics source: Wikipedia.org) Story and photo by Tetsuo Nakahara
Torii Staff

The months of June and July are considered the rainy season (tsuyu) in Japan, which actually began a bit earlier than usual this year. During this time of year, you may witness Japanese people wishing for sunny days during special occasions such as field 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 with cotton or other soft material, then tied off with string to form a head. These dolls are believed to have magical powers that bring good weather. In Japanese, teru means to shine and bozu is a Buddhist priest, monk or boy. The dolls are usually hung outdoors such as under the roof eaves or along a houses balcony. If you pay attention, it is likely you will see these peculiar dolls when walking or driving down residential streets or even business districts outside the installation. They may look slightly familiar to those raised in the United 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 hanging 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 sweep friendly spirits toward them. The practice has virtually vanished from China altogether, and for ages has 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 on a day during which rain is in the forecast.