Serving the U.S. Army Japan community www.torii.army.milVOL. 39, NO. 41 October 20, 2011 I NSIDE the TORII 2 News 4 Calendar 5 Community 6 Classieds 7 Sports 8 Travel Photo by Tetsuo Nakahara Col. John Kim, deputy chief of staff of G-5 at U.S. Army Japan, receives a gift of 1,000 origamicranes here Friday from Eiko Araki, a representative of the Japan Women’s Association, or Nihon Josei no Kai, in appreciation of the unit’s disaster relief support in the Tohoku area devastated by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. USAR J receives tok en of apprec iation for disaster relief ope rations in T ohok u area By Tetsuo Nakahara Torii StaffSeveral thousand origami cranes were presented to U.S. Army Japan on behalf ofthe Japan Women’s Associatio n as a gesture of appreciation for the unit’s support dur- ing relief efforts following the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. Eight members of the JWA, or Nihon Josei no Kai, visited Camp Zama on Friday to present collections of 1,000 each of the colorful folded-paper cranes – orsenbazuru, a traditional Japanese gift that promises good fortune – to six representatives from various USARJ organizations. “We wanted to show our appreciation, as representatives of Japan, to the U.S. Army for their quick reaction to support the disaster relief efforts,” said Eiko Araki, security general for the JWA. “We are so happy that the U.S. Army welcomed us with warm hearts. Each origami crane has a handwritten message from a JWA mem- ber. We really put our heart into this to tell USARJ thank you.” Prior to being presented, the cranes were puried in a ritual at Meiji Shrine in Tokyo. Friday, the cranes were given to Col. John Kim, deputy chief of staff of G-5 at USARJ. Also receiving them were four Camp Zama Girl Scouts for their “Operation Backpacks” initiative, and Sgt. 1st Class William Hobson of the USARJ Band for the several performances given by the band in areas affected by the disaster. “We appreciate the thoughtfulness ofthe JWS for taking the time from their busy schedule to come to Camp Zama to make this presentation,” said Kim. “It recognizes USARJ’s effort in Operation Tomodachi: the band lifting spirits with their music at shelters; the Scouts with Operation Backpacks; the 78th Aviation with their delivery of relief supplies and [search and rescue] operations; and the 35th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion with their distribution of relief supplies, bath services and cleanup of the Sendai Airport and train stations. More importantly, this recognizes the strong partnership that exists between USARJ and Japan.” Following the presentation, JWS and USARJ members conversed together in order to further strengthen that bond. “Working side by side with Self-Defense Force and Government of Japan ofcials in Operation Tomodachi was an honor,” said Kim. “The mission was important and the satisfaction of being able to help people in need strengthened the bond between USARJ and the SDF, as well as the Japa- nese people.” JWA members began makin g the origami cranes after seeing the widespread efforts ofU.S. service members in support of disaster relief efforts in Tohoku. The JWA also re- cently presented cranes to various Japanese Self-Defense Force facilities. The Japan Women’s Association is an organization for non-military Japanese wives that boasts more than 3,000 members throughout the country, and whose aim it is to support the improvement of familial relationships and build a better society through female empowerment.
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Col. John Kim, deputy chief of staff of G-5 at U.S. Army Japan, receives a gift of 1,000 origami cranes here Friday from Eiko Araki, a representative of the Japan Women’sAssociation, or Nihon Josei no Kai, in appreciation of the unit’s disaster relief support in the Tohoku area devastated by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami.
USAR J receives token of appreciation fordisaster relief operations in Tohoku areaBy Tetsuo NakaharaTorii Staff
Several thousand origami cranes werepresented to U.S. Army Japan on behalf of the Japan Women’s Association as a gestureof appreciation for the unit’s support dur-ing relief efforts following the March 11earthquake and tsunami.
Eight members of the JWA, or NihonJosei no Kai, visited Camp Zama on Fridayto present collections of 1,000 each of thecolorful folded-paper cranes – or senbazuru ,a traditional Japanese gift that promisesgood fortune – to six representatives fromvarious USARJ organizations.
“We wanted to show our appreciation,as representatives of Japan, to the U.S.Army for their quick reaction to support
the disaster relief efforts,” said Eiko Araki,security general for the JWA. “We are sohappy that the U.S. Army welcomed uswith warm hearts. Each origami crane hasa handwritten message from a JWA mem-ber. We really put our heart into this to tellUSARJ thank you.”
Prior to being presented, the craneswere puri ed in a ritual at Meiji Shrine inTokyo. Friday, the cranes were given toCol. John Kim, deputy chief of staff of G-5at USARJ. Also receiving them were fourCamp Zama Girl Scouts for their “OperationBackpacks” initiative, and Sgt. 1st ClassWilliam Hobson of the USARJ Band forthe several performances given by the bandin areas affected by the disaster.
“We appreciate the thoughtfulness of the JWS for taking the time from their busy
schedule to come to Camp Zama to makethis presentation,” said Kim. “It recognizesUSARJ’s effort in Operation Tomodachi:the band lifting spirits with their musicat shelters; the Scouts with OperationBackpacks; the 78th Aviation with theirdelivery of relief supplies and [search andrescue] operations; and the 35th CombatSustainment Support Battalion with theirdistribution of relief supplies, bath servicesand cleanup of the Sendai Airport and trainstations. More importantly, this recognizesthe strong partnership that exists betweenUSARJ and Japan.”
Following the presentation, JWS andUSARJ members conversed together inorder to further strengthen that bond.
“Working side by side with Self-DefenseForce and Government of Japan of cials in
Operation Tomodachi was an honor,” saidKim. “The mission was important and thesatisfaction of being able to help peoplin need strengthened the bond betweeUSARJ and the SDF, as well as the Japa-nese people.”
JWA members began making the origamicranes after seeing the widespread efforts ofU.S. service members in support of disasterrelief efforts in Tohoku. The JWA also re-cently presented cranes to various JapanesSelf-Defense Force facilities.
The Japan Women’s Association is anorganization for non-military Japaneswives that boasts more than 3,000 memberthroughout the country, and whose aim iis to support the improvement of familiarelationships and build a better societthrough female empowerment.
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Depot Pass Of ce ClosedThe Pass Of ce at Sagami General
Depot will be closed until Dec. 31. Localnational employees and contractors seekingvehicle passes or renewals should submitthe required documents, including USAG-J
Form 47 signed by their supervisor or contracting of cer, to the Camp Zama PassOf ce at Bldg. 235. For guest rosters, submita USAG-J Form 1529 signed by a sponsor.Call 263-4697 for more information.
GSA Mart ClosureThe GSA Mart will be closed Monday
through Oct. 28 to relocate to Bldg. 680(across from MEDDAC). The facility willreopen on Oct. 31 at its new location. Incase of an emergency, call Dirk Bishop at263-5880.
Christmas mailing deadlinesThe mailing deadline dates for Air Force
post of ces in mainland Japan for the 2011Christmas season are as follows:
• Space Available Mail: Dec. 2• Parcel Airlift: Dec. 2• Priority Mail: Dec. 9• Letter/First Class Mail: Dec. 9•Express Mail: Dec. 16Call Masahita Fujita at 263-3963 for
more information.
EFMP Respite CareRespite care is for Army active-duty
service members who have a family member enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program with moderate to severe specialneeds. Those seeking to utilize this servicemust meet one or more of the eight eligibilitycriteria to qualify.
Call Cheryl Rendon, the EFMPcoordinator for Army Community Service,
at 263-4572 for more information.
Autism Support GroupAutism Support Group meetings are held
from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. on the third Mondayof every month at Army CommunityService, Bldg. 402. Attendees can meet andnetwork with families touched by autism,and learn strategies on coping with theeffects of autism.
Call Cheryl Rendon at 263-4572 or email [email protected] for moreinformation.
Deployed Spouse SupportDeployed Spouse Support Groups
are an unof cial resource to network,in an atmosphere of understanding and
compassion, with others who are dealingwith the challenges of deployment.Meetings are held from 6:30 to 7:30
p.m. on the second Tuesday of each monthin the Army Community Service OutreachRoom, Bldg. 402.
Sexual Assault Preventionand Response Program
Those aware of a sexual assault shouldreport it immediately. It is punishable under the Uniform Code of Military Justice andother federal and local civilian laws. SexualAssault Prevention and Response Programwebsite: http://www.sexualassault.army.mil.
Cathy Bischof browses authentic Japanese items at Camp Zama’s East Meets Westgift shop, one of 10 U.S. Army Japan facilities that were voted “Best of the Paci c”in an online poll conducted annually by the Paci c edition of Stars and Stripes
Ten mainland U.S. Army Japan facilitieswere voted “Best of the Paci c” in an annualonline poll conducted by the regional editionof the Stars and Stripes newspaper.
Included in the results, released as an
insert with the publication on Sept. 30,were both repeat and rst-time honoreesfrom Camp Zama. Voters also selected their favorites in Okinawa, Korea and Guam.
A big winner was Camp Zama’s Mo-rale, Welfare and Recreation Division.Five facilities here won in their respectivecategories, including Best Golf Course,Bowling Alley, Fitness Center (Yano FitnessCenter), Outdoor Recreation Division, andoverall “Other” Facility.
The Camp Zama Golf Course received 50 percent of the votes in its category – a tre-mendous showing of appreciation from thecustomers, said manager Dale Jorgenson.
“I’ve got a great staff and they work re-ally hard, so it’s nice that I can show themthat the customers appreciate what we do,”he said. “First and foremost, we strive to
be customer-friendly. All of our rules aredesigned to take care of the customer.”
The 18 lanes at the Camp Zama BowlingCenter, combined with a retro ambiance and“the best lumpia in town” helped to earn thefacility the honor this year, said the foodoutlet manager there.
“My employees work very hard to pro-vide the best service to our community,”said Gemma Takeda. “It’s a big honor for us to be voted the best bowling facility inJapan.”
Camp Zama’s joint Exchange and shop- pette both won in their respective small-division categories.
“To be voted as the best shoppette, espe-cially on mainland Japan, was a big honor
because we’re such a small Exchange versusYokota and even Misawa,” said ExchangeGeneral Manager Shirley Huth. “We try tomeet the customers’ needs and listen to them,and I think this win is a re ection of that.
“Because we are a smaller store, it’s veryeasy to interact with our customers thanin a larger Exchange,” added Huth. “WithCamp Zama being such a small installation,there is a small community that makes iteasy to talk to our customers. We’re goingto continue to improve.”
The East Meets West and Oriental Bazaar here won in the Best Shop Category, a rst
for the establishments. Run by members the Zama Community Spouses AssociatioEast Meets West offers a wide variety authentic Japanese gifts and souvenirsaffordable prices.
“I felt extremely honored that the votechose us as the best, because there are a lof other options for vintage Japanese itemout there,” said manager Louise Clutt“We just want our customers to have thoption to get authentic Japanese gifts heon Zama, so they don’t have to run all ovJapan to nd them.”
Other categories won by Camp Zamfacilities included Best Travel Agen(Zama ITT) and On-base Lodging.
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D 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 regardiissues or concerns involving the Camp Zama community as a whole. Critical letters should offer suggestions for resolutions as applicable. Letters or e-mails must besigned, 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:
HNR / Public AffairsU.S. Army Garrison JapanATTN: TORII Editor Unit 45005, IMPC-JA-HNR/PAAPO AP 96338
This Army-funded newspaper is an authorized publication for the membersof the Army community in Japan in accordance with Army Regulation 360-1.Contents of the TORII are not necessarily the of cial view of, or endorsement
by, the U.S. Government, Department of Defense, Department of the Army or the U.S. Army Garrison Japan command. It is published weekly by the TORIIstaff of the USAG-J HNR/Public Affairs of ce, APO, AP 96343-0054, phone315-263-5978.
This publication, with a weekly circulation of 2,000, is printed by Paci c Starsand Stripes, Tokyo. All photos are U.S. Army photographs unless otherwiseindicated. The newspaper uses military news services including American ForcesPress Service and Army News Service .
Story and photo submissions not pertaining to commercial advertising may be sent to the USAG-J HNR/PAO TORII Of ce at least two weeks prior to thedesired publication date . The TORII is distributed every Thursday. Submissionsmay be e-mailed to the editor at [email protected] . The editor reservesthe right not to publish submissions not in accordance with Army Public Affairsregulations and standard operating procedures. Editorial of ces 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. Eric D. TilleyPublic Affairs Of cer: R. Slade WaltersEditor: Dustin PerryStaff Writer: Tetsuo NakaharaDeputy Okinawa Bureau Chief: Lauren Hall
tage Month,” which appeared on the front page of the Oct. 6 issue of the Torii , did not include thesecond- and third-place winners of a youth essaycontest held in conjunction with Camp Zama’sobservance.
Zama American Middle School eighth-gradersKimberly Lopes and Veronica Ruiz received thehonor with their respective essays, “KatherineDávalos Ortega: The First Female Hispanic Trea-surer” and “Boriqua.” The Torii apologizes for thisomission.
Dustin PerryTorii Edito
DPW initiates No Heating, No Cooling in advance of cooler temps
The Directorate of Public Works isgetting ready to transition its heating,ventilation and air-conditioning systemsfrom cooling to heating. This requirescoordination and extensive preparation inorder to effectively support the mission andthe quality of life of the U.S. Army Japancommunity.
DPW initiated the transition process byimplementing an initial two-week cool-ing phase that consisted of intermittentair-conditioning service throughout theinstallation as long as the outside heat indexwas 76 degrees during the day. During theevening hours, cooling continued for familyhousing as long as the temperature was ator above 74 degrees.
Because the temperature remainedconstant below the mentioned criteriafor a period of ve days, DPW turned off air-conditioning systems to buildings andinitiated this year’s No Heating, No Coolingseason last week.
During this time, most buildings will not
DPW Environmental & Energy Div.Special to the Torii
have air-conditioning or heating, thereforeenergy consumption will be reduced. Fa-cility and building managers must ensurethat occupants maximize the use of naturalventilation by opening windows and com-mon area entrances. The priority of HVACservice will be provided to those facilitieswithout natural ventilation capability suchas the schools, medical facilities, the Ex-change and the Camp Zama CommunityClub.
By implementing the No Heating, No Cooling initiative twice a year, theinstallation incurs a cost avoidance of ap-
proximately 10 percent to 20 percent on itsannual energy bill. This initiative is one of many operational initiatives implementedto ensure U.S. Army Garrison Japan energyintensity reduction goals are achieved.
The HVAC system downtime allowsDPW’s Operations and Maintenance Divi-sion to perform the necessary preventivemaintenance, checks and services requiredof HVAC systems throughout the instal-lation.
During the next four weeks, DPW will be
performing required winter startup mainte-
nance. This effort provides the opportunityto prepare and ensure that the overall heatingsystem, ventilation units and related equip-ment are in optimum operating condition
before turning them on. This is also the timeto nd out if everything is working properlyand if not, make the necessary repairs.
Although autumn has arrived and tem- peratures continue to lower, USAG-J hasestablished guidelines for the transitionand activation of the heating systems infacilities in accordance with CommandPolicy No. 200, USAG-J Energy and Water Conservation Policy.
Depending on the weather, the expectedstart date for initial intermittent heatingactivation is sometime during the secondweek of November 2011.
Once a ve-day maximum temperatureof 68 degrees or lower is recorded between 5a.m. and 10 p.m., DPW will begin activat ingthe heating system at all facilities.
Nighttime heating is applicable to quar-ters and will begin when the ve-day maxi-mum temperature is 55 degrees or below
between the hours of 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.
Heating season temperatures in occupied
facilities will be maintained in the ranof 72 degrees, plus or minus 2 degreduring normal working hours. Heatisetback temperatures during unoccupitimes shall be set to 55 degrees plus minus 5 degrees.
Temperatures in warehouses and similactive working spaces will be set at degrees, plus or minus 5 degrees, durinoccupancy and 45 degrees, plus or minudegrees, during unoccupied periods. Warhouses will not be heated if they are usualdevoid of human activity and if freezing ancondensation are not issues.
DPW acknowledges that temperaturwill be cooling very soon, but the community must be patient during this timwhen all the maintenance is performed all our systems.
Once the activation phase starts, it wtake approximately 30 days to completThe community is encouraged to maximinatural ventilation and dress adequatecommensurate to desired comfort durithis period.
Call DPW’s O&M Division at 263-461
or 263-4274 for more information.
Exchange Halloween contest offers chance at $3,000 in winnings By Myra M. Dizon
Exchange Public Affairs
The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is forgoingthe tricks and going right for the treats in its latest contestas it gives away two $500 Exchange shopping sprees, 10$100 gift cards for the runners up and 20 $50 gift cardsfor third place.
The “Halloween Treasure Hunt Sweepstakes” willsend Exchange patrons on a scavenger hunt throughoutthe store. Using a treasure map featured in the Exchangesales yer or from the store, shoppers can use the mapto hunt for clues in the Camp Zama Exchange. After
collecting all ve clues, treasure hunters can go to www.shopmyexchange.com/PatriotFamily for of cial rules andto enter their clues.
“The Exchange is ready for a ghoulishly good time,”
said the Exchange’s General Manager Shirley Huth. “Inaddition to the sweepstakes, the Exchange is stocked withall the Halloween essentials. From costumes to candy,we’ve got all the ghosts and goblins covered.”
The contest began Sept. 30 and ends at midnight onOct. 31. No purchase is necessary to enter.
The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is a joint command and is directed by a board of directors that is responsible to the secretaries of the Army and the Air Force through the service chiefs of staff. The Exchangehas the dual mission of providing authorized patronswith articles of merchandise and services and generatingnon-appropriated fund earnings as a supplemental source
of funding for military Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation programs. To fnd out more about the Exchangehistory and mission or to view recent press releases, visit http://www.shopmyexchange.com .
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A children’s Halloween costume contest is scheduledto be held from 6 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 31 at the Camp ZamaExchange food court. Come get your picture taken, and youcould win one of three prizes. All entrants will receive onefree children’s meal and Reeltime movie pass. The contestis open to children ages 12 and younger.
Handel’s ‘Messiah’ RehearsalsFor those interested in joining, rehearsals for George
Frideric Handel’s “Messiah” are held from 7 to 9 p.m. everyTuesday at the Camp Zama Chapel. The rehearsals are inpreparation for the annual Messiah Concert, scheduled tobe held beginning at 6 p.m. on Dec. 11. Call 263-4898 formore information.
Japan Self-Defense Forces Music FestivalThe Ministry of Defense holds “Japan Self-Defense
Forces Band Festival” as a part of the SDF’s anniversarycelebrations every fall in order to deepen people’s under-standing toward the SDF.*Time & Date: Saturday, November 19, 14:00 ~ 15:50*Place: Nippon Budokan, Tokyo*RSVP: Call to SGM Ishioka/ 263-3468/ GSO LNO of ceE-mail [email protected]
*Invitees: USARJ active soldiers, DA civilian & theirfamily members*Transportation:Round Trip Transportation will be provided from CZCC-BUdo kan-CZCC POV parking space is NOT availableat the venue.
Energy Conservation NoticeDuring these extraordinary times, please do your part to
conserve energy and educate others. In the event the peak electrical demand is exceeded, DPW may have to conductthe following actions:
• Early shutdown of air-conditioning systems at des-ignated facilities.
SCHOOL NEWSZama Chil d Development Center: 263-4992
SHA Child Development Center: 267-6348
r g s : To register your child or for more information please stop by the CYSCentral Enrollment Registry Of ce in Bldg. 533 on Camp Zama, or call 263-4125 or SAS at 267-6013.
John O. Arnn Elementary : 267-6602
Your child or someone else’s may qualify for Preschool Services for Children withDisabilities (PSCD). Screenings for children ages 3 to 5 are held twice a month at AES tolocate and identify children who may have developmental delays. Call Arnn ElementarySchool at 267-6602 to make an appointment if you suspect your child has a delay in
language, physical, cognitive, social or adaptive behavior development. For childrenunder 3 years of age, you can call EDIS at 267-6545 to schedule an appointment.
S g s : The school registration process continues at Arnn for newlyarrived families and for those who have kindergarten-aged children.
Arnn Elementary is a pre-kindergarten through sixth-grade school for those families whoare command-sponsored by U.S. Army Garrison – Japan and its af liated units.Please hand-carry the following documents at time of registration: Orders of sponsor (ordersmust have the children’s names on the orders), updated copy of child’s immunizationrecords; student’s passport or birth certi cate, letter of employment, updated contactinformation, parent’s identi cation card, and previous school records, if applicable.
n w s : Arnn Elementary School will be hosting its annual New
Student Orientation beginning at 3 p.m. Aug. 18 in the school’s cafeteria. The orientationis designed for students attending Arnn for the rst time to come and learn about theeducational programs and receive a tour of the school.
Zama Ameri can Middl e School : 263-4040
Visit the Web at www.zama-ms.pac.dodea.edu/ for information pertaining to ZamAmerican Middle School.
Zama Ameri can High School : 263-3181
The ZAHS tennis team will begin practicing at 3:30 p.m. today at the campus tennicourts. In order to practice, players must have a current power of attorney, physical andsigned copy of the high school athletic contract. For more information, contact Wanda
Visit the Web at www.zama-hs.pac.dodea.edu/ for information pertaining to ZamAmerican High School.
Child , Youth and School Servi ces: 263-4500
u-t P g : This program is designed for youths to turn themselves around anget the help they need to graduate from high school and move on to higher educationIt’s up to U to turn yourself around. Join us Tuesday and Thursday nights to form studygroups; work together with your classmates; get help from staff and other volunteerstutor classmates; get S.A.T. tutoring / practice tests; use this time to work on scholarshipsand other nancial aid applications.
Kawasaki Halloween @ JR Kawasaki Sta-tion East Exit Side Oct. 28 - 30
Oct. 28-30: DJ Beer Garden and Projection Mappin@ Cinecitta Dori AvenueOct. 28-29: Kawasaki Halloween All Night Party
CLUB CITTAOct. 29: Kids Parade @ Cinecitta Dori AvenueOct. 29: Playground (Club party for Parents and ch
dren) @ CLUB CITTAOct. 29-30: Special effect make-up, face painting, an
handmade candlesOct. 30: Halloween parade in JR Kawasaki Station Ea
Exit Side http://lacittadella.co.jp/halloween/english.htmOct. 30: Halloween award (Costume Contest) @ Ci
derella Steps at Le FRONT
Sagami-Ono Halloween Festival @ Sag-ami-Ono Station North Exit ShoppingStreet area Oct. 23
Kiri e Art Exhib ition @ Kawasaki City Museum, Kanagawa Oct. 27 - Nov. 2* Kirie: The Japanese art of collage using cut coloreJapanese washi paper
Organic Expo 2011 @ Tokyo Big SightNov. 1-3
Nihonbashi-Kyobashi Matsuri Festival @Chuo-dori Ave., Chuo-ku, Tokyo Oct . 30Featuring marching bands, traditional Japanese folk danperformances, kimono parade, shopping and food bootfrom all over Japan.
• Turn on A/Cs later in the morning.• Increase of thermostat settings at designated facilities
and areas.• Shut down lighting systems.To prevent disruption of normal A/C operations and
area lighting, the following actions must be implementedto conserve energy:
• If you have multiple A/C split units in your house useonly the one in the rooms being occupied.
• USAG-J peak consumption time is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Make every attempt to avoid using appliances like dish-washers, washers and dryers during this time.
• Turn off A/Cs and maximize use of fans, or set theA/C thermostats to 78 degrees or above. Increase settingsto no less than 85 degrees when not at home and at the endof the duty day in administrative areas.
• Turn off all unnecessary lights (interior / exterior) athome, unused of ce spaces, classrooms and conferencerooms. Turn down all remaining individual lighting levelswhere possible.
• Replace incandescent bulbs with energy-ef cient com - pact uorescents or LEDs available at the Self-Help Stores(Bldg. 694 at Camp Zama, and Bldg. S-150 at SFHA).
• Turn off all of ce and home appliances when not inuse. Unplug them when not in use.
• Set computers, monitors, printers, copiers, and otherbusiness equipment to their energy-saving feature, and turnthem off when not in use or at the end of the day.
For more information on energy conservation, contactthe DPW Environmental Division at 263-3559.
Foreign Born Spouse Support GroupWhether your question concerns immigration and natu-
ralization, learning the English language, or how to take localtransportation, the Army Community Service RelocationProgram provides assistance, weekly classes and referrals.The support group is held on the third Wednesday of everymonth from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the ACS Outreach Room.Call 263-HELP (4357) for pre-registration.
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Tipping the fedsKADENA AIR BASE, Okinawa – (From left): Chil i’s waiter Marcus Maze and Air Force Special Agent Chris tina Royal servepatrons at the restaurant during the Kadena Special Olympics “ Tip-A-Cop” event on Oct. 14. The volunteer waiters raisedmore than $2,500 in support of the Special Olympics, whic h are scheduled to be held Nov. 5 at Kadena Air Base.
WASHINGTON – Family programsremain important and their budgets willnot be used to fund other initiatives, thesecretary and chief of staff of the Army
pledged on Oct. 10.Secretary of the Army John McHugh andChief of Staff of the Army Gen. RaymondT. Odierno later renewed their commitmentto Army families by re-signing the ArmyFamily Covenant with Sgt. Maj. of theArmy Raymond F. Chandler III. U.S. ArmyJapan leaders will add their signatures to theCovenant during a ceremony scheduled tobe held here Thursday.
McHugh and Odierno assured familymembers and family readiness group leaderswho were gathered at the rst family forumof the Association of the United States Armyannual meeting that family programs remainas important as ever, despite Departmentof Defense budget cuts and draw-downsin Iraq and Afghanistan.
“We don’t talk enough about ourfamilies, about what we’ve gone through,”Odierno said. “We sometimes don’t knowthe impact it’s had on our children, and Ido worry about that. What are we doing forour children? Wherever I go, I talk about[how] our children are the strength of ournation, our children are the strength of ourArmy, and how we help them to get throughthese numerous deployments, and how wehelp them to cope with issues of missingDad or Mom.
“And of course one of the things that I
Army leaders pledge to continue family supportB e z b h m. C s
Army News Service
Photo by Elizabeth M. CollWASHINGTON – Secretary of t he Army J ohn McHug h, Chief of Staff of the Arm y Gen. Raymond T. Odierno and Sg t. Maj. of theArmy Raymond F. Chandler III sign the Army Family Covenant on Oct. 10 as wounded w arrior Sgt. Jeremy Barnhart and hisfamily look on . The Barnhart family was hono red as the Association of the United States Army volunteer family of the year.
think we need to take a hard look at – andthis won’t end the day we come out of Afghanistan – we’re going to have a lotof work to do after that as well, becausewe’ll have to continue to deal with familyissues [and] family programs for years tocome,” the general added. “We have toensure that we’re invested in them, and we
have to ensure we understand what thoseissues are.”
Odierno and McHugh said they can’t sayexactly what will happen until they have anexact budget to work with, but they will haveto consider ending underutilized programs,and direct resources at programs that are themost popular and useful.
“I want to make a commitment to youMcHugh said, “to let you know that whwe’re going to look at ways in which we cdo things more ef ciently – we owe that toourselves, we owe it to the taxpayers of thnation – we will try and make decisionsto how you feel what is working and whis not. We may change some things. Ilike to think those changes will be for tbetter. But we will not make Army famiprograms the bill-payer for other kindsinitiatives. That’s a place we’ve been in t
past and it’s a place I don’t want to hetake us back to.“We’ve got folks under our jurisdicti
who are looking at these things, but wegoing to be heavily dependent – and it’s n
just the family programs, quite honestly, ita lot of facilities-based initiatives – aswhat folks like you think works and whdoesn’t to keep us absolutely on poinMcHugh added. “We’re not going to cbudgets just to cut budgets, but we have pan enormous amount of money – over $1billion – in family programs and we’ve gotmake sure that we’re not funding somethiwith a lot of money that you folks eithdon’t know about, are confused about you don’t take advantage of it.”
McHugh added that Army family mebers should also contact their congressionrepresentatives about their concerns, and tneed to keep funding family programs.
The Army Family Covenant institutioalizes the Army’s commitment to proviSoldiers and families a quality of life comensurate with their level of service asacri ce to the nation.
It commits the Army to improve famreadiness by standardizing family programand services; increasing accessibility health care; improving Soldier and famhousing; ensuring excellence in youth svices; and expanding education and emploment opportunities for family members
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Newspaper reserves the right not to publishinappropriate advertisements. Deadlineis no later than noon Mondays. Militarycommunity classi ed ads can also be placed
for free on a commercial Web site at www.mymilitaryclassi eds.com/xzclf/162_Camp_
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Appropriated Fund (APF) and NonappropriatedFund (NAF) job announcements and applicationinstructions are available at http://cpol.army.mil. For questions regarding APF vacancies, pleasecall 263-3755. 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 Paci c 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.
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ATTENTION
an m pt n: Dogs and cats are availafor adoption at the Camp Zama Veterinary ClinicFor more information, call 263-3875.
an m R cu : A small animal res NPO is asking for any dog & cat supplifood, usedkennels for donation. For detail
Ch n Y uth Pr gr m a t nt (l2-4), (CYS, Zama & SHA), CY-1/2, RFT/RPT,$9.59 - $17.09, Open Continuous
R cr t n a t nt (l gu r ), RD, NF-02,
Flex, $9.29, Closes: November 30, 2011 R cr t n a t n t ( l gu r /Pop r t r), RD, NF-02, RFT, $9.29, Closes:
November 30, 2011
l Ch n Y uth Pr gr m a t nt(l 5), SHA, CY-02, RFT, $13.14 - $17.09,Open Continuous
s cur ty att n nt N : This is a Part-Time Position, Training wil be provided. HourlyPay $13.00. For more information, stop byBldg. 102 room A-101, Next to the StudentTransportation Of ce. POC: Mrs. Medina,263-5898.
Pr j ct/T k M n g r: General DynamicsInformation Technology is looking for a ProjectManager at Camp Zama. Candidates must be agraduate of a military command and staff collegeor higher and have experience with the U.S. Armydoctrine, organization, and procedures. Apply bysending a cover letter and resume to [email protected] with “Camp Zama” in the subject line.General Dynamics Information Technology isan Equal Opportunity and Af rmative ActionEmployer.
W tch c r w rk r n mu c n : Opportunity for Extra Income. Camp ZamaGarrison Chaplain’s Of ce is taking contract
applications for watch care workers andmusicians. Applications are available at theCamp Zama Chapel. Please contact SSGHoward F. Thompson (263-8064) or Ms.
Nobuko Motegi (263-4898). Deadline Date:31 August 2011
a m n tr t a t nt: Girl Scouts isseeking a skilled of ce professional to supportGirl Scout Overseas West-Paci c at Camp Zama.Excellent computer and communication skills amust. This regular part-time position (25-30)hours per week is available June 15. Send cover letter and resume to Westpaci [email protected]
ant -T rr r m/f r c Pr t ct n n truct rw nt . 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. Quali edcandidates may call Christopher at 243-6171 or send resume to [email protected].
Ph rm c t, int rm tt nt (240 h ur ) :Provides pharmacist services for outpatient
pharmacy at MEDDAC-Japan, Camp Zama.Must have A degree in Pharmacy from anaccredited school in the United States or Canada.
This is a contract posi tions 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.
sub t tut t ch r : Zama American High/Middle School are currently acceptingapplications for substitute teachers. U.S.citizenship and a high school diploma or GEDare required. For more information or anyquestions, please call 263-4005.
Due to the recent contract with Allied Telesisresidential phone numbers with 263- and 267
pre xes have changed. If you are currentrunning a classi ed ad in the Torii that lisout-of-date residential number as a point contact and would like to change it to your newextension, send an e-mail to tetsuo.nakahara4us.army.mil with the updated phone number. TTorii staff will work to ensure these changes are ected in future issues of the publication.
CaMP ZaMa PHoToGRaPH Y ClUB: Weare a social organization open to all Military,DoD, MLC employees and their families. Our goal is to discuss, appreciate, and promote
photography as an art, as well as develop theskills of our members through local eventsand mentoring. Members of all skill levels areeligible to join. For information about upcoming
f tb C ch ng: 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.
T kw n n tr uct r: Child Youth & SchoolServices SkiesUnlimited program is lookingfor a certi ed ATA Taekwondo instructor. If Interested please Contacted Nicholas Andrews,instructional program specialist, at 263-4125
v unt r t U.s. army G r r n J p n P ts r c C nt r : Volunteer opportunities areavailable in the USAGJ Postal Service Center,we will provide you with valuable training in PostOf ce and Unit Mailroom operations. Pleasecontact Army Community Services at 263-8087for details and assistance on volunteering your services.
eng h t ch r : 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: [email protected]
esl t ch r: Seeking ESL teachers for twoconversational group classes. One requires travelto Tama and is very accessible by car. Meetingtimes 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 [email protected].
in truct r : Arts and Crafts Center seeksinstructors to teach sewing, water color painting,washi paper craft and/or acrylic paint arts. Alsolooking for contracted framer who has at leastthree years experience in framing production.For more information, call Nodera-san at 263-4412.
H p n : yard cleaning, house cleaning,and other chores. Compensations are uponagreements. Please contact [email protected] , or call 080-5879-8318.
meetings, events, and a look at what the cluis all about, visit our website http://zamadenet/czpc , or send us an email at CZPhotoClugmail.com.
P t s tt ng: available around Zama & SHarea. An experienced pet owner. Will walk, feedand play with dogs or cats while at work or ovacation. $20 a day. [email protected]
G H p N pp n: T-shirts designed to ramoney for the victims of the earthquake/tsunam100% of the pro ts will go to the Lions CluInternational. Please visit the website httpgivehopenippon.org/index.html and/or like thfacebook page “Give Hope Nippon” and likthe page!
Cub sc ut P ck 34: P34 meets every 2nd Th18:30 Zama Scout Hut Bldg 533. Parents Single-Soldier Volunteers are welcome. All boyage 7 or grades 1 – 5 are encouraged to join ufor great learning experiences, character buildinand fun! Contact cubmaster@zamacubscouorg.
Z Csa’ e t M t W t sh p : located behthe dry cleaners on Camp Zama, carries vintagJapanese items and collectibles. Store hours aevery Tuesday and the 2nd and 4th Saturday’of the month from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Pro tfrom the shop go back to the community scholarships and welfare grants. For additioninformation please call 263-5533. Stop on band check it out.
H r y d n: 07 Road King ScreamingEagle, 3K miles, showroom condition, not ascratch, dint or ding, Please call for more info/
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Slam Fest VSlam Fest V, Camp Zama’s annual New JapanPro Wrestling event, is scheduled to be hel
beginning at 4 p.m. on Oct. 29 at Yano FitnesCenter here. Several wrestlers from Japan anthe U.S. will be featured, including a speciwomen’s match. The event is free to thcommunity; no tickets are required. Call 2637979 or 263-4664 for more information.
Halloween Bowl ing PartyA Halloween Bowling Party is scheduled t
be held from 7 to 10:30 p.m. on Oct. 29 at thCamp Zama Bowling Center here. Prizes will bawarded for the best costume in three categoriesScariest, Cutest and Funniest. Call 263-4780 fomore information.
Water aerobicsWater Aerobics classes are from 9 to 10 a.mMonday, Wednesdays and Fr idays, from 5:30 t6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 6 to
p.m. Wednesdays at Yano Fitness Center.
Jacuzzi, steam room, saunaOn Wednesday mornings, the jacuzzi, sauna ansteam room are closed for maintenance from a.m. to noon. For more information, call 26
4664 or 263-7980.
Sports photos wantedThe Torii newspaper wants to publish your actionsports photos. To showcase your team or youchild’s team, e-mail your digital action sport
photos less than two weeks old (with captionsin .jpg format of 3 MB or more to [email protected] .
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Internal monitoring for radiation is availablfor Department of Defense-af liated personnelincluding family members, in the Camp Zamcommunity on a voluntary basis for a limitetime.Internal monitoring may be scheduled by callinthe MEDDAC-Japan appointment line at 263
4175 during regular appointment hours, 7 a.mto 4 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdayand Fridays; and 7 to 8 a.m. and noon to 4 p.mon Thursdays.
The BG Sams U.S. Army Health Clinis not open 24/7, but our triage line is alwayavailable. When calling the clinic at 263-4127our staff will notify a provider who will call yo
back. The provider will advise you if you cawait until the clinic opens, or if you need to seemedical care elsewhere.
Host-nation hospitals do not operate in thsame manner as in the U.S. Local hospitals dnot have to see you when you present at theER. That is why we want you to call us rst. Iour provider thinks yours is a medical emegency, our provider will engage our EMS stafincluding a translator. Please carry an emergenc
wallet card with information on who to call fomedical assistance. These cards are availabat the clinic and at various community evensuch as the community information exchangand Newcomers Medical Morning.
‘SHA LOOP’ TWO-MILE RUN OR WALK
WHEN: Saturday, beginning at 9 a.m.
WHERE: Race starts and ends at the SHA Narita Bus Stop
• Twenty door prizes will be given away for both children andadults.
• Participants are encouraged to dress up in costumes. Special
prizes will be awarded to children and adults with the bestcostume.
• Commander’s Cup points will be awarded for this event.
FOR INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION, CALL:
• 263-5437/4066 for children
• 263-4664/3954 for adelts
Competitors in Camp Zama’s youth soccer league chase the ball durin g a rainy match held here Saturday, the last day ofthe regular season. Upcoming sports in the youth league include ag football, volleyball and cheerleading. The seasonfor all three sports is scheduled to run from Nov. 5 through Dec. 10. Call 263-5437 or 263-4066 for more information.
Eyes on the ballPhoto by Dustin Perry
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Exploring a secret arcade in MachidaPhotos by Tetsuo Nakahar
The Nakamise arcade, located in the city of Machida, has been a landmark there for 50 years and features a variety of shops along its 100-meter stretch of street.
By T ts o N k hTorii Staff
Walking into a small back street in the city of Machida,you can see people smiling in a bustling marketplace thatexudes a nostalgic atmosphere. This small arcade offers aunique Japanese cultural experience that could never bereplicated in a large department store.
The Nakamise arcade in Machida is almost 50 years old,and is a mere ve-minute walk from Odakyu Machida Sta-tion. It stretches for approximately 100 meters and includesmore than 15 shops, to including clothing stores, Thai andKorean restaurants, a Japanese noodle shop, a sh market,a butcher shop, and a ticket shop.
At the entrance of the arcade are regularly crowdedlines for its two most popular food stands. Maruya sellsobanyaki , Japanese-style pancakes with various llingssuch as custard cream, chocolate, sweet potato and cheese.There are more than 30 different types of obanyaki thatrange in price from 90 to 120 yen each.
On the other corner, the Chinese dumpling standShoyosenchin Manjuya also tempts the appetites of pe-
destrians passing by. Their specialty is a unique and juicyChinese dumpling lled with the shop’s original-recipesoup. The dumplings are available either for takeout or toeat-in at a small dining corner near the shop. The price for six dumplings is 450 yen.
The Shichimen Noodle shop is one of the oldest estab-lishments in the arcade, having been located there for 29years. The ramen there comes in a soy sauce-based soupwith classic Japanese-style noodle, making for a simpleand tasty choice any time of day.
It is deceiving to judge the inside of the eclectic and bustling arcade by its somewhat nondescript entrance. Oneneeds to actually venture into the heart of the small street tofully experience the world of the Nakamise arcade. Placeslike it exist not only in Machida, but also in larger metro -politan areas. They can sometimes be a bit of a challengeto nd, but exploring them offers a genuine look at manyaspects of Japanese culture.
Machida is a well-known shopping location near CampZama. There are several bigdepartment stores there, suchas TWIN tower, Lumine andTokyu, where people go to
seek out the most up-to-datefashion and trends. Also,the four-story 100-yen shopDaiso 100 is a popular spotfor bargain shopping.
Getting there: Take theOdakyu Line to MachidaStation. Take the south exitand walk toward the 109department store. Keepgoing straight on the road
between 109 and Twins Eastshopping center until yousee the lines of people atthe Chinese dumpling andobanyaki stands.
The soy s auce-based ramen at the Shichimen NoodleShop in th e Nakamise arcade has been a beloved staplefood in the Machida locale for nearly three decades.
Shoppers browse the v arious offerings inside the Nakamise arcade.Obanyaki is Japanese-style pancake with various fll -ings, 30 varieties of which are offered at Maruya.
