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www.torii.army.milVOL. 38, NO. 40October 14, 2010

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Maj. Gen. Francis Wiercinski, center, former commander of U.S. Army Japan and I Corps (Forward), walks with Gen. Yoshifumi Hibako, right, chief of staff of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, during an honor ceremony held Oct. 4 at Camp Ichigaya, Ministry of Defense. In recognition of his achievements during his command tenure at USARJ, Wiercinski received the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star from Hibako on behalf of the emperor of Japan.

Photo by Tetsuo Nakahara

A general honored

Harrison assumes command of USARJBy Dustin PerryTorii Editor

Maj. Gen. Mi-chael T. Harrison Sr. took over as the commander of U.S. Army Ja-pan and I Corps (Forward) during a change-of-com-mand ceremony held Tuesday at Yano Field here.

Command of the unit was relinquished

Maj. Gen. Michael T. Harrison Sr.

by Maj. Gen. Francis J. Wiercinski upon the completion of his 28-month tenure at Camp Zama.

Harrison’s most recent assignment was serving as the deputy commanding general (Support) for the 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry) at Fort Drum, N.Y. During his remarks, Harrison thanked Army lead-ers for “entrusting the enormous privilege and honor” of his new command position.

Addressing the Soldiers, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members, family members and U.S. and Japanese civilians in attendance, Harrison told them the role

they play in maintaining the reputation of USARJ in the months and years to come.

“During the coming weeks, I look for-ward to getting to know you as we discuss the importance of your mission and those attributes that I value as a commander and as a Soldier,” said Harrison, a native of Surrey, Va.. “My family and I all look forward to the opportunity to serve with you.”

In remarks given during the ceremony, Lt. Gen. Benjamin R. Mixon, commander of U.S. Army Pacific, welcomed Harrison, his wife Alissa and their son Mitchell, saying they will be bringing “a wealth of knowl-

edge, experience and talent” to USARJ and I Corps (Forward).

Wiercinski assumed command of USARJ and I Corps (Forward) in June 2008. He and his wife Jeannine are scheduled to depart for Germany, but his command position has yet to be determined.

Of Wiercinski and his tenure as com-mander, Mixon applauded the Dickson City, Pa., native for transforming the unit into a “modernized deployable headquarters.”

“Due to his untiring leadership, the

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Zama Briefs

Similac recallAbbott is initiating a proactive, voluntary

recall of certain Similac-brand powder in-fant formulas following an internal quality review that detected the remote possibility of the presence of a small common beetle in the product produced in one production area in a single manufacturing facility.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administra-tion has determined that while the formula containing these beetles poses no immediate health risk, there is a possibility that infants who consume formula containing the beetles or their larvae could experience symptoms of gastrointestinal discomfort and refusal to eat as a result of small insect parts irritating the GI tract.

If these symptoms persist for more than a few days, contact U.S. Army Medical Activity – Japan at 263-4127. For further information on this recall, visit http://simi-lac.com/recall/Default.aspx.

The recall of these powder infant for-mulas includes:

• Certain Similac powder product lines offered in plastic containers

• Certain Similac powder product lines offered in eight-, 12.4- and 12.9-ounce cans

To immediately find out if the product in your possession is included in this re-call, visit www.similac.com/recall/lookup and type in the lot number to determine if it is affected, or call (800) 986-8850. If the item is affected by the recall, return it to the point of purchase. Consumers who have medical concerns or questions should contact USAMEDDAC-Japan at 263-4127 or 263-5050.

Housing RemindersLawn Mowing/Leaf Raking:The commander and command sergeant major of U.S. Army Garrison – Japan would like to remind family housing residents that they are responsible for the proper care and maintenance of the yards surrounding their dwelling units. Residents are responsible to maintain up to 50 feet in every direction. In addition, residents are to rake their lawns after mowing and are to remove all dead foliage. For more information, please refer to the Family Housing Handbook that was issued to each family upon being assigned a dwelling unit.

Christmas Mailing DeadlineSpace-Available Mail: Nov. 29; Priority Mail: Dec. 6; Letter/First-Class Mail: Dec. 6; Express Mail: Dec. 13

Sexual Assault Prevention and Response ProgramSexual assault is a criminal offense that has no place in the Army. Every Soldier who is aware of a sexual assault should report it immediately It is punishable under the Uniform Code of Military Justice and other federal and local civilian laws. USAG-J Camp Zama Sexual Assault Hotline: 882# or 090-9395-8909 (24/7 response). USAG-J Torii Station: 090-6861-8042 (24/7 response). Army Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program website: http://www.sexualassault.army.mil.

Photo by Lauren Hall

RocktoberfestMore than 7,000 people attended two nights of nonstop rock ‘n’ roll at Rocktoberfest, held Saturday and Sunday on Torii Beach. Saturday was geared toward the heavy metal crowd, with performances from bands like F.O.D., 8-Ball, Roach, Shisa Massacre, Fake King, and Electric Eel Shock. Local classic rock band Jet performed Sunday night, along with a variety of soft rock and ‘80s bands, including Porky’s Nichi-Getsu Club Band (pictured), All Japan Goith, David Ralston, and more.

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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 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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Story and photo submissions not pertaining to commercial advertising may be sent to the USAG-J HNR/PAO TORII Office at least two weeks prior to the desired publication date. The TORII is distributed every Thursday. Submissions may be e-mailed to the editor at dustin.perry@us.army.mil. The editor reserves the right not to publish submissions not in accordance with Army Public Affairs regulations and standard operating procedures. Editorial offices are located in room 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 Officer: Edward H. RoperEditor: Dustin PerryStaff: Tetsuo NakaharaOkinawa Bureau Chief: Anastasia MorenoOkinawa Bureau Staff: Lauren Hall

headquarters is better prepared to contribute to the defense of Japan, stability in the Far East, and conduct humanitarian-assistance and disaster-relief operations throughout the region,” said Mixon.

“[His] legacy of passionate leadership is embodied in the dignity and respect he conveys toward Soldiers, civilians and the Japanese people,” added Mixon. “I know he will be fondly remembered by his host-nation friends for years to come as a leader focused on strengthening the bonds of the U.S.-Japanese alliance with strong ties founded on mutual dignity and respect.”

A “once-in-a-lifetime experience” was how Wiercinski described his tour in Japan during his remarks at the ceremony. He at-tributed his achievements as a commander to the many people within the USARJ com-munity who made them possible.

The partnership between U.S. and Japa-nese forces will continue to grow under the leadership of Harrison, said Wiercinski, who continued, “I can say with absolute confidence that under the … guidance of this command team, USARJ will go far.”

Wiercinski also expressed thanks and appreciation to the members of the JGSDF with whom he was able to forge a “great bond of friendship” during the more than two years he spent in Japan. In closing, the general said sayonara was “too final” a farewell to his USARJ family.

“We’ve done a great job together, and be-cause I know we will continue to be friends forever, I prefer to say, ‘Matta auhimade.’ Goodbye until we meet again. Ichidan.”

Harrison entered the Army in 1980. His duties include serving as the deputy commanding general (programs) for the Combined Security Transition Command – Afghanistan; two assignments in the Of-fice of the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff; and staff officer in the Counter-Narcotics

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Photos by Dustin PerryMaj. Gen. Michael T. Harrison Sr., right, accepts the U.S. Army Japan guidon from Lt. Gen. Benjamin R. Mixon, commander of U.S. Army Pacific, during a ceremony Tuesday at Yano Field here in which Harrison took command of USARJ and I Corps (Forward). The previous commander, Maj. Gen. Francis J. Wiercinski, departs after having served 28 months in Japan.

COMMAND: ‘USARJ will go far’ under Harrison’s leadership

Division, J-3, the Joint Staff. Among other academic accolades, Harrison holds mas-ter’s degrees in General Administration from Central Michigan University, and Science in Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College at Carlisle Barracks, Pa. His awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Afghan Campaign

Medal, and NATO medal. In addition to Mitchell, he and Alissa have two additional sons: Michael Jr. and Jesse.

Wiercinski is a 1979 graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, N.Y.; the U.S. Command and Gen-eral Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, Kan.; and the U.S. Army War College. His duties include serving as the deputy commanding general of USARPAC at

Fort Shafter, Hawaii, deputy commanding general of Multi-National Division North during Operation Iraqi Freedom from 2006 to 2007. Among his numerous awards and decorations include the Distinguished Ser-vice Medal for his service as commander of USARJ and I Corps (Forward), and the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star - an honor bestowed to him by the emperor of Japan.

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SCHOOL NEWSOnline tutoringRound-the-clock professional tutors who can assist with homework, studying, test preparation, résumé writing and more are available at tutor.com for children of ser-vicemembers and eligible Department of Defense civilians assigned here. Active-duty servicemembers, National Guard and reserve personnel on active-duty deployed status, and DoD civilians on a deployed status are eligible to participate in this program. The site is open to students of any age, from kindergarten to high school, for one-on-one help in math, science, social studies and English. To use the site, students simply choose the subject for which they need help and type in their question. To learn more, visit the Web site and click on “Tutor.com for the Military.”

Zama Child Development Center: 263-4992 today: Fall Cleanup Day oct. 15: Ice Cream Social oct. 18 - 22: “Character Counts” Week

SHA Child Development Center: 267-6348 Friday: Soldier Read to Me Day Friday: Wear Yellow Day oct. 18 - 22: Responsibility Week

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.

John O. Arnn Elementary: 267-6602 oct. 28: No school (Staff development day) oct. 29: No School (Kanto Plains Educators’ Day) nov. 4: End of First Quarter

GradeSpeed: DoDEA has implemented GradeSpeed in all fourth- through 12th-grade 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.

Visit the Web at www.arnn-es.pac.dodea.edu for information pertaining to John O. Arnn Elementary.

Zama American Middle School: 263-4040 Zama american middle School Parent teacher organization is scheduled to hold a board meeting Tuesday at 3:15 p.m. in the Zama Middle School Information Center. The meeting is open to all parents and any community members who are interested. The November and December meetings are scheduled to be held the second Monday of the month at the same time and location. To join the PTO or for an update of current events, visit https://sites.google.com/site/zmspto/ or e-mail zmspto@gmail.com.

Zama American High School: 263-3181 Visit the Web at www.zama-hs.pac.dodea.edu/ for information pertaining to Zama

American High School.

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What’s Happening Outside the Gate?

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UpcomingOngoing Events

ZAHS Homecoming Parade, Oct. 29Zama American High School’s homecoming parade is scheduled to be held Oct. 29 beginning at 3 p.m.

Breast Cancer Awareness LuncheonDate: Oct. 19, Tuesday, Time: 11:30 a.m. -1 p.m.Place: Camp Zama Community Club, Left wing ball roomGuest speaker: Dr. Rita MoreckCost: Free to attend and Lunch is Pay as you goFor more informatin, call at 263-5050

Camp Zama Slam Fest IVDate: Oct. 23, Time: Door opens at 3 p.m.Place: Yano Fitness CenterTicket can be picked up at Yano Fitness Center. Tickets are currently available to SOFA-status, JGSDF and MLC/IHA/MC personnel, and will be available to all other categories beginning Oct. 17 while supplies last. Two tickets per ID cardholder.

Post-Combat Stress SupportA special support group to assist those experiencing symptoms 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.

Free Bowling ThursdaysZama Bowling Center is open for free bowling from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursdays to promote family time. Free bowling is also offered from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday with a lunch purchase of $4.50 or more. Pre-paid bowling cards are also available. For more information, call 263-4780

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 dspivey@asia.umuc.edu. To study for the CLEP tests, visit www. petersons.com. To study for the DANTES exams, visit www.getcollegecredit.com.

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 identification purposes, all basketball goals are to be labeled with the sponsor’s name and dwelling unit number. Unlabeled basketball goals left in common areas may be confiscated 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.

Foreign Born Spouse Support Group Whether your question concerns immigration and natural-ization, learning the English language, or how to take local transportation, the Army Community Service Relocation Program provides assistance, weekly classes and referrals. The support group is held on the third Wednesday of every month from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the ACS Outreach Room. Call 263-HELP (4357) for pre-registration.

Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Oc-toberfest in Yokohama, Oct. 1-17

Kawagoe Matsuri Festival, Kawagoe City, Saitama Pref., Oct. 16-17This festival has been held for more than 350 years. More than 1,000 people will pull 17 floats throughout the town, with a spectacular display of rivalry as floats pass one another, while playing music. When one float comes across another float, they shout at each other and play their music louder. Kawagoe City is also known for its traditional Edo-style storefronts, or “kurazukuri,” which are even older than the festival itself.

Nikko Toshogu Shrine Autumn Fes-tival in Nikko City, Tochigi Pref., Oct. 16-17Oct 16: Traditional Japanese horseback archery demonstration, or yabusame. Oct 17: Parade of 700 to 800 people in samurai warriors’ and traditional Japanese costumes.

Kawasaki Halloween in Kawasaki City, Kanagawa, Oct. 23-31 http://lacittadella.co.jp/halloween/english.html Oct. 30: Children’s Parade; Oct. 31: Halloween Parade, Halloween Costume Contest (Entry to be made at http://lacittadella.co.jp/halloween/english.html by Oct. 10 or before all slots are filled.) Oct. 31: After-Party, “Dancing Pumpkins”; Halloween Film Festival

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USAG-J Safety Office provides tips for Halloween safety

Halloween is the one of the most eagerly anticipat-ed holidays for children. They get to dress up in cos-tumes, go trick-or-treating, and enjoy those treats once they return home. But there are many potential hazards associated with holiday that can be avoided if proper safety procedures are followed. Follow these tips in order to ensure a safe and happy Halloween.

Costumes:• Costumes should be lightweight and bright enough to

be clearly visible to drivers.• Place reflective tape on the front and back of costumes

to increase a child’s visibility.• Choose fire-retardant costumes, masks, wigs and other

accessories. • Make sure costumes fit properly and are short enough

to prevent tripping.• Shoes should be sturdy and comfortable. Oversized

high-heel shoes can cause tripping or falling.• Avoid baggy pants and sleeves that can get caught on

something and cause a child to fall.• Makeup should be non-toxic. Please test it first on

a small area of the child’s skin to check for an allergic reaction.

• Avoid putting anything with glitter around a child’s eyes and mouth. Children may inadvertently wipe the substance with their hands and get it into these areas.

• Props such as swords, knives or other accessories should be soft and flexible, and the tips of the blade should not be sharp and pointed.

• Put a name tag on children’s costumes that includes the name, phone number and address of their parent or guardian.

• Avoid toy guns. masks:• Make sure eye cutouts on masks are big enough and

do not restrict vision. Masks with small eye holes make it difficult to see.

• Masks can also impair hearing; make sure children wearing masks can still hear vehicles, dogs or other hazards approaching them.

• Avoid masks that are made from latex, as some children may develop an allergic reaction

• Check for irritating fabrics around the necks of cos-tumes. Children walking for an extended period of time can begin to perspire and possibly develop an allergic reaction.

• Buttons and decorations should be easily removable, as they have the potential to become a choking hazard.

Candy:• Do not allow children to eat candy while trick-or-

treating or on the way home. Check all candy first.• Discard unwrapped candies or those with wrappers

that are loose, torn or have holes in them.• Homemade treats are not recommended for consump-

tion. • Remove candies that are a possible choking hazard

– gumballs, peanuts, hard candies, popcorn – for children younger than 5. For small children, softer candies such as chocolate are better recommended.

trick-or-treating:• Use a flashlight – it helps you see others and vice

versa – and make sure to use fresh batteries. Do not carry candles.

• Children should wear a watch, and parents should designate a specific time when their child or children must return home.

By Chieko KajigayaUSAG-J Safety Office

• Children should carry a cellphone if possible.road safety:• Parents should plan a route with their children and

stick to it. Stay away from construction areas and vacant housing areas.

• Go with a parent or a trusted adult.• Stay in well-lit areas.• Walk – don’t run – in the street. • Stay on the sidewalk, and do not take shortcuts.• Do not cut across backyards or playgrounds, vacant

houses or construction areas.• Do not cross between parked vehicles. • Do not dart into the street without looking both ways,

and keep looking while crossing. • Watch for vehicles that are turning or backing up. Do

not try to run behind a vehicle that is backing up.• Do not ride bicycles, roller-skates or skateboards

while in costume.• Never go inside a stranger’s house or car.• If you see a pet, please do not touch it except with

permission from the owner.• Only visit houses where the front lights are on as a

sign of welcome. Homeowners:Please remove all tripping hazards, such as flower pots,

low tree limbs, garden hoses, ladders, bikes and toys from yards and walkways.

Use only battery-powered lanterns – no candles – for all lighting needs.

Do not overload electrical outlets with holiday lighting or special effects.

Pets:• Do not leave pets in the front yard; the sight of strang-

ers in costumes can be alarming for some pets.• Make sure pets do not dart outside when open the

front door.Have a safe and happy Halloween!

JGSDF celebrates anniversaries at YanoBy tetsuo nakaharaTorii Staff

Photo by Tetsuo NakaharaAttendees salute the Japanese and American flags during a joint ceremony held Saturday at Yano Fitness Cen-ter that celebrated the 39th anniversary of the Zama Sub-post Japan Ground-Self Defense Force and the 38th anniversary of the 4th Engineer Group. More than 300 people attended the event.

More than 300 people participated in a joint ceremony celebrating both the 39th anniversary of the Zama Sub-post Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force and the 38th anniversary of the 4th Engineer Group, Saturday at Yano Fitness Center.

The ceremony gathered not only members from the JGSDF, but also distinguished guests to include U.S. Army Japan officials, Japanese Diet members, assembly members from Sagamihara and Zama cities, and JGSDF retirees.

As USARJ’s 296th Army Band performed, several JGSDF units marched onto the gym floor and lined up in front of the attendees.

Col. Takeshi Ishimaru, commander of the 4th Engineer Group, gave the opening speech and noted the importance of a strong relationship between the JGSDF, USARJ and neighbors in the area.

“We appreciate the U.S. Army officials’ attendance at this ceremony during their busy schedules,” said Ishimaru. “I am very impressed that USARJ has been trying to create one team – not only with its Soldiers, but also the neighbors in the area – through bilateral events like the Bon Odori Festival and Awareness Day.

“My slogan is ‘Ichigan,’ which is the same meaning as [USARJ’s] ‘Ichidan,’” added Ishimaru. “‘Ichigan’ came from a kanji character in my name; it is a coincidence that USARJ’s slogan is so similar. We want to continue the good relationship we have with our U.S. Army.”

Maj. Gen. Francis Wiercinski, former commander of U.S. Army Japan and I Corps (Forward), also gave the speech to honor the anniversary during the ceremony.

At the end of the ceremony, the USARJ band performed once more, followed by a Japanese drum performance from the JGSDF drum team.

“[This ceremony] epitomizes ‘Ichidan’ and the bond between the JGSDF, United States Army Japan and United

States Army Garrison – Japan,” said Col. Perry Helton, USAG-J commander. “It’s an honor and privilege to fight alongside them and to serve with them in defense of the great country of Japan and in defense of the freedom of the Far East.”

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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 non-workplace 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_/.

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.

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friday6 p.m............The Social Network (PG-13) 120 minutes9 p.m...................Eat, Pray, Love (PG-13) 133 minutes

saturday6 p.m............The Social Network (PG-13) 120 minutes9 p.m.........................The Switch (PG-13) 101 minutes

sunday3:30 p.m......................Despicable Me (PG) 95 minutes6:30 p.m..............Eat, Pray, Love (PG-13) 133 minutes

friday7 p.m........................The Switch (PG-13) 101 minutes9:30 p.m.............................Piranha 3D (R) 89 minutes

saturday4 p.m.........Legends of the Guardians (PG) 90 minutes6:30 p.m.......Life as we Know It (PG-13) 115 minutes9:30 p.m.............................Piranha 3D (R) 89 minutes

sunday3 p.m...........Nanny McPhee Returns (PG) 109 minutes5:30 p.m....................The Switch (PG-13) 101 minutes8 p.m.................................Piranha 3D (R) 89 minutes

animal adoption: Dogs and cats are available for adoption at the Camp Zama Veterinary Clinic. For more information, call 263-3875.

ZaCsa’s 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 Saturday’s 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.

Keyboardist, drummer wanted: (B3 organ/piano). Zama-based rock band looking for mature musicians to play rock, blues, and country. Equipment and gig availability required. For more information, call Ron at 263-8277.

Rising Sun Lodge 151, F&AM. Stated Meeting 1st Thursday of every month at the Masonic Bldg, Sagami Depot. For more information contact: rsl151@gmail.com; website: risingsunlodge151.com; or call Dave 080-3467-7881.

fUReai, Japanese Personnel Newsletter is issued and distributed electronically. This newsletter is for MLC/MC/IHA personnel and US personnel who have Japanese subordinate employees. It is available at https://intranet.zama.army.mil/?linkid=fureai.

Table Top Miniatures: Do you play Warhammer 40K or Fantasy? Other miniature games? Well contact me and let’s roll some dice! Please email James @ ngolmo@gmail.com

shoe repair: A cobbler is available on Zama in building 378. They are open from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Wednesdays and Sundays.

Baby sitter: Seeking a baby sitter who is willing to watch my one year old over night at our

Child and Youth Program assistant (level 2-4), (CYS, Zama & SHA), CY-1/2, RFT/RPT, $9.58 - $17.09, Open Continuous

Recreation assistant (lifeguard), RD, Flex, NF-02, $9.29, Close: Open until filled

lead Child and Youth Program assistant (SHA) (CYS), RFT, CY-02, $13.14 - $17.09, Close: November 17, 2010, Open until filled

food service Worker (Bowling), BD, Flex, NA-02, $8.77, Close: Oct. 22

allied Telesis Customer service Representative @ Camp Zama: Requirements are: Must be 20 years old. Must have a High School Diploma. Must be a US Citizen or Resident Alien w/ Green Card for US. Must have knowledge of Basic Computer Systems and know how to use the MS Office Suite (Word, Excel & Access). Forward Resumes to shaun_bullman@alliedtelesis.com. Position to begin first week of August for training with the store Grand Opening on 16 August 2010.

anti-Terrorism/force Protection instructors 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.

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.

Bookkeeper/ internal accountant: The West Pacific Girl Scouts is looking for a bookkeeper to maintain all financial records, produce monthly financial statements, perform other functions necessary to the position. Must be familiar with accounting procedures and principles, MS Excel and other accounting software. Full time, competitive pay with great benefits for someone with SOFA status. Please apply with a resume to westpacificceo@gmail.com or by calling Pam at 263-3597; resume may also be dropped off at the Girl Scout office in Bldng 533.

05 Nissan fairlady Z/350Z: Dark Metallic Grey with auburn leather seats, Nismo Body, Immaculate Condition, Custom Design, 20/19” VIP Luxury Wheels, HKS exhaust system, Drill/Slot Rotors, Power everything, New JCI, TV, NAV, Mini Disc, Keyless, 6CD, Awesome sound: $14.800 OBO, PCSing. Call 090-8517-9568 (5)

04 Yamaha, YZf R1: Immaculate Condition, Like New, Met Silver/Drk Grey, Limited color, 16,400km, Carbon Fiber parts, Garage kept, TOCE Extreme exhaust, Vortex racing sprocket/gold chain, Double wind screen, Pilot Power 2CT Tires, New JCI, Everything included $8,500 OBO, PCSing. Call, 090-8517-9568 (5)

house. It is about a minute out gate 4. If you are interested, please call Scott at 090-8513-6274.

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

english teachers: Sagami Home English School is looking for Native English speakers to teach English in their homes on the weekends. Please contact Tammy DeYoung at: tad3571@aol.com

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.

instructor: 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.

instructor: If you interested to teach Hula, Jazz, Piano, Drum classes please contact Community Activity Center at 263-8892 or 3939

JaPaNese visa assisTaNCe: I am in the process of preparing the paperwork to sponsor my new Filipino wife for a Japanese Tourist Visa. If you have been thru this process, please call Jeff at 090-9102-2117

sPoRTs & fiTNessTORII October 14, 2010 7www.torii.army.mil

Your Weekly Dose

Free seasonal flu vaccine available for ages 6 months and up: DoD ID card required. Vaccines are limited until all shipments are received. For more information, contact the Immunization staff at 263-4838.Hours: Monday through Wednesday and Friday: 8 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday: 1 to 3 p.m. Patients must be signed in 15 minutes prior to closing time to receive their vaccination.

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.

Recently we have noticed an increase of calls to the “911” number. This is the emer-gency 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 263-4127 and push option 1 for triage nurse or 24/7 medical advice. Our provider on call will advise you on what options are available.

Sports Briefs

SHA Loop RunThe sixth annual, two-mile SHA Loop Run is scheduled to be held 9 a.m. on Oct. 30 at the Sagamihara Family Housing Area, starting behind the swimming pool. There will be no fee for this event. Register at the Yano Fitness Center issue counter by 5 p.m. on Oct. 25. There will be no registration on the day of the race. The packet pick-up will be from 8 to 8:30 a.m. by the Narita bus stop. Commander’s Cup points will be awarded for this event. Awards will be presented to the top two men and women per age category (18 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49, 50 to 59 and 60-plus years). Runners are encour-aged to run in Halloween costumes. First- and second-place awards will presented to the best costumes. For more information, call 263-4664 or 263-7980.

Free Fitness ClassesA variety of free fitness classes are offered at Yano Fitness Center:super Circuit Class: Monday and Wednesday, noon to 12:30 p.m. Friday, 5:30 to 6 p.m.Unit PT Training: Tuesday, 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. (Call fitness coordinator at 263-5656 four weeks in advance to reserve time slot and program request.)Pilates: Tuesday, beginning at 9 a.m.High intensity and Core Training: Wednesday, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.TBC Yoga: Friday, beginning at noon.Personal Training/Consultations: Limited days and times, by appointment only. For more information or to make an appointment, call 263-4664 or 263-5656.

Sports photos wantedThe Torii newspaper wants to publish your action sports photos for sports of all ages, all seasons. To showcase your team or your child’s team, e-mail your digital action sports photos less than two weeks old (with captions) in .jpg format of 3 mb or more to Tetsuo.Nakahara4@us.army.mil.

Shuichi Chiba, assigned to the JGSDF’s 4th Engineer Group, runs with members of the USARJ Ten-Miler Team on Oct 6.

USARJ Ten-Miler team trains with JGSDFBy dustin PerryTorii Editor

Photos by Dustin Perry(From left): Felix Flores, Amber Estrada and Wilbert Litzinger, all members of the U.S. Army Japan Ten-Miler Team, run with Shuichi Chiba, assigned to the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s 4th Engineer Group, near the Sagami River on Oct. 6 as part of a bilateral fitness cross-training effort between the two groups.

Members of the U.S. Army Japan Ten-Miler team trained with their Japanese military counterparts to enhance bilateral relations between the two forces, and also to prepare themselves for the annual race in Washington, D.C.

On three occasions, the USARJ running team included members of the JGSDF’s 4th Engineer Group in their advanced workout regimen, developed by Coach Jane Kup-kowski, who also serves as the Camp Zama fitness coordinator.

Beginning on Sept. 29 and continuing on Oct. 1 and 6, the group met for a series of warm-ups at Yano Fitness Center. Kup-kowski’s training program is a five-step process the USARJ runners have been following since the team was finalized in May. Darrius Glover, the team captain, said Kupkowski’s methods are far different than any he’s seen before but nonetheless extremely effective.

“We started off with just basic, easy runs in the beginning months, and then … we started gradually progressing, adding different types of training into the routine – sprints, track intervals and tempo runs,” said Glover. “By doing those types of exercises, we’re going to be able to peak right around the time of the Army Ten-Miler.”

All of the athletes were subjected to the same exercises and expectations during the training – which included running at the Zama American High School track while carrying medicine balls, and “aqua-jogging” in the Yano pool – said Kupkowski.

Maj. Toshiki Murakami, assigned to the 4th Engineer Group, helped coordinate the opportunity for the U.S. Army and JGSDF to take part in the bilateral fitness train-ing. Murakami said he did this in order to tighten the confidence-building between their respective units.

“I heard USARJ Soldiers would be

competing in the Ten-Miler, so because we share this installation with them, we were looking for ways to support the team,” said Murakami. “We don’t have many opportuni-ties to interact with U.S. Army Soldiers, so this helped our soldiers to enhance the good relationship we have with USARJ.”

Training alongside the JGSDF is some-thing Soldiers in Japan often do, but doing it from a fitness perspective required some unique adjustments to make it beneficial for both sides, said Glover.

“It’s important to take into consider-ation the cultural differences when putting together training programs,” said Glover. “While we may be accustomed to certain training aspects, we might have to teach it in a different way that everybody can understand.”

The final two days of training culminated in a long-distance run that led the athletes outside the installation and along a route than ran next to the nearby Sagami River.

The 2010 Army Ten-Miler is scheduled to be held Oct. 24 and will likely include 30,000 runners from around the world.

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Travel & CulTure

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Photos by Dustin PerryTakuo Takano, bassist for jazz quartet Chikae QUEENTET, performs Saturday outside the Colette Mare shopping center near Sakuragicho Station.

(From left): Pianist David Morganroth, bassist Masayuki Tawarayama and drummer Tadashi Kamakura perform Saturday at Yokohama News Harbor.

comedian Paul F. Tompkins once referred to jazz as “a genre of music that is defying you to like it,” due to

its free-form structure and dense instrumentation. It made for a humorous punch line, but there is no real truth to the statement.

The dozens of acts that performed Saturday and Sunday during the 17th annual Yokohama Jazz Prom-enade in fact made it quite easy to enjoy the many styles of music they offered during the massive festival. Professional and amateur groups from both Japan and abroad played in every venue imaginable, filling the city with harmony and soul.

The section of Yokohama near Sakuragi-cho Station is unofficially known as “the home of jazz in Japan,” and it is easy to see why. There are more than 20 jazz clubs in the area alone, all of which featured performers during the Promenade. The well-known – and aptly named – Bar Bar Bar, a cozy club with a classy 1940s atmosphere, featured intimate shows from vocal quartet Saya Group and Hiromi Shimizu, who sang with back-ing instrumentation from pianist Don Friedman, bassist Yoshio Suzuki and drummer Mark Taylor.

Larger, hall-sized venues allowed bigger crowds to in a more classical setting. Inside the iconic Red Brick Warehouse, which sits at the Port of Yokohama, Shimizu sang songbook standards like Irving Berlin’s “Cheek

to Cheek” and “My Funny Valentine,” later popular-ized by Frank Sinatra. Elsewhere, in a theater knows as Bustle Seat, a set by the Akira Ishii Trio featured smooth performances punctuated with insane drum solos from the enviously talented Shoto Koyama.

Although incessant rainfall throughout the week-end forced many of the outdoor performers to cancel, a healthy number of the more than 90 amateur jazz bands booked for the Promenade were able to bring their lively sounds to a number of spots throughout the city. Fortunate passersby at the Colette Mare shop-ping center, Kannai Station, Queen’s Square, and the Yokohama Business Park were treated to extended performances from groups like the Crazy Pavement Jazz Orchestra, Chikae QUEENTET, Sentimental Tokyo and Soul on Delivery.

Yokohama’s love of jazz is prevalent throughout the year, but on one weekend near the beginning of every autumn since 1993, the city pays appropriate tribute to a genre of music with a history that spans nearly a century and an influence that spans the globe.

Yokohama is unofficially known as “the home of

jazz in Japan.”