torii u.s. army garrison japan weekly newspaper, feb. 10, 2011 edition

8/3/2019 Torii U.S. Army Garrison Japan weekly newspaper, Feb. 10, 2011 edition

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Serving the U.S. Army Japan community

www.torii.army.milVOL. 39, NO. 6February 10, 2011

INSIDE the TORII2 News

4 Calendar

5 Community

6 Classieds

7 Sports

8 Travel

Photo by Dustin Per

Cheering up the crowdSix members of the Miami Dolphins cheerleading squad perform on stage Monday at the Camp Zama Community Club during the halftime of Super Bowl XLVwhich aired live in Japan that morning. The CZCC hosted the installations annual Super Bowl party, which was coordinated by the Directorate of Family, MoraleWelfare and Recreation here. The event drew more than 500 attendees and included free refreshments and prize giveaways. For more on this story, see Page 5.

YS 59 participants upliftsouls with orphanage visitBy Spc. Denise Durbin-Carlton

124th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

KUMAMOTO, Japan U. S. Soldiers

and members of the Japan Ground SelfDefense Force participating in Yama Sakura

59 combined forces Jan. 29 to encourage

children at a nearby orphanage.

Our goal for this cultural exchange is to

uplift the spirits of both cultures and intro-

duce everyone to the Ichi Dan mentality,

a Japanese phrase meaning One Team,

said Capt. Clifford F. Neuman, chaplain

for the 35th Combat Support Sustainment

Battalion.

Yama Sakura is an annual bilateral

training exercise between the JGSDF andU.S. troops. The objective of this operation

is to exchange military techniques, ideas

and culture while strengthening bilateral

relationships in order to meet U.S. Army

Pacics goal of more complete Pacic

See ORPHANAGE, Page 3


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NEWS

Zama Briefs

2011 Road Tax ProgramIf vehicle registration, title changes or

insurance have not been updated or com-

pleted, a decal will not be issued.

Camp Zama

Times: 9 to 11 a.m. / 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Location: Camp Zama Community ClubApril 19: Last names A through E

April 20: Last names F through K

April 21: Last names L through R

April 22: Last names S through Z; mini-cars

and motorcycles

Info: 263-4337 / 3732 / 4810

Yokohama North Dock

Date: April 26

Times: 9 to 11 a.m. / 1 to 2 p.m.

Location: PMO Bldg. S-331

Info: 269-6528

Cost

Motorcycles: 500 - 1,000 yen

Mini-cars (yellow plates): 3,000 yen

Sagami 500 Y plates: 7,500 yen

Sagami 300 Y plates: 19,000 - 22,000 yen

Sagami 100 Y/E plates: 32,000 yen

AOSA scholarshipsThe Atsugi Ofcers Spouses Associa-

tion will be making scholarships available

for seniors attending Zama American High

School and spouses of servicemembers

assigned to Naval Air Facility Atsugi. Ap-

plications are available at www.atsugiosa.

org. The deadline to apply for AOSA schol-

arships is April 29. For questions, contact

the AOSA scholarship chair atAOSASchol-

[email protected].

You Made the GradeNow in its 10th consecutive year, the

You Made the Grade program recog-

nizes Camp Zama students who achieve a

B average or better with a benets-lledbooklet. Exclusive offers include a free

Burger King kids meal or a Subway six-

inch combo, video rental and $2 off any

new release DVD at the Power Zone, to

name a few.

Students who make the grade also can

register for a drawing to win a savings 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 informationabout You Made the Grade.

Sexual Assault Preventionand Response ProgramThose 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 Dustin Per

Food for thoughtMaj. Gen. Mary Legere, center, commanding general of the Armys Intelligence and Security Command, eats lunch athe Camp Zama Community Club with Soldiers assigned to the 441st Military Intelligence Battalion here. The generavisited the ins tallation last month d uring her annual trip to Japan to host the INSCOM New Years reception.


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Sound Off!

Do you have a concern or an issue on your mind? Are you seeking a channel for your voice to be heard? Look no further. The Torii Newspaperwelcomes all letters regar

issues or concerns involving the Camp Zama community as a whole. Critical letters should offer suggestions for resolutions as applicable. Letters or e-mails mu

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U.S. Army Garrison Japan

ATTN: TORII EditorUnit 45005, IMPC-JA-HNR/PA

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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 ofcial view of, or endorsementby, the U.S. Government, Department of Defense, Department of the Army orthe U.S. Army Garrison Japan command. It is published weekly by the TORIIstaff of the USAG-J HNR/Public Affairs ofce, APO, AP 96343-0054, phone315-263-5978.

This publication, with a weekly circulation of 2,000, is printed by Pacic Starsand Stripes, Tokyo. All photos are U.S. Army photographs unless otherwiseindicated. The newspaper uses military news services includingAmerican ForcesPress Service andArmy News Service .

Story and photo submissions not pertaining to commercial advertising maybe sent to the USAG-J HNR/PAO TORII Ofce at least two weeks prior to thedesired publication date. The TORII is distributed every Thursday. Submissionsmay be e-mailed to the editor [email protected] . The editor reservesthe right not to publish submissions not in accordance with Army Public Affairsregulations and standard operating procedures. Editorial ofces are located inroom A-208, Bldg. 102, South Camp Zama, Japan.

T RII Newspaper Commanding General: Maj. Gen. Michael T. Harrison SrGarrison Commander: Col. Perry HeltonGarrison Public Affairs Ofcer: Edward H. Roper

Editor: Dustin Perry

Staff: Tetsuo Nakahara

Okinawa Bureau Chief: Anastasia Moreno

Okinawa Bureau Staff: Lauren Hall

integration. In an effort to overcome lan-

guage barriers and build cohesion, cultural

exchange opportunities are a vital part of

the training schedule.

In addition to classes on Japanese

customs, a number of tours are arranged

to promote inter-cultural interaction. A

perennial favorite is the opportunity to visit

local orphanages to brighten a childs day

with fun games.

During the YS exercise we visited ve

different orphanages, but this is the rst

time we have come to this one, said Sgt.

Stephen Freeman, a chaplains assistant for

the 35th CSSB.

Freeman worked with JGSDF Warrant

Ofcer Hisafumi Okawa and Sgt. 1st Class

Shimizu Seishiro to arrange a three-hour

visit to the local orphanage close to Camp

Kengun, Japan, the training site for YS 59.

According to Freeman, his Japanese coun-

terparts were instrumental in organizing this

visit because they all worked together with

Yutaka Ishida, the caretaker of the orphan-

age, to make this trip possible.

According to Ishida, the orphanage cares

for an average of 55 children between theages of four and 17. The children are well

cared for and enjoy hot meals every day.

Throughout the week, about 10 teachers vol-

unteer their time to instruct the children.

In addition to being a place of refuge

for orphans, the center also provides foster

care. The children in the foster care program

attend school during the week and spend

weekends with their families.

The children who remained at the or-

phanage greeted the servicemembers with

smiles. The visit began with introductions

then kicked off with several games of soc-

cer, basketball and baseball.

Children of all ages were occupied with a

fun event, from hand games to ying kites,

while some of the youngest ones were just

happy to be held. The day ended with ev-

eryone gathering indoors to share farewells

over coffee and snacks.

ORPHANAGE, From p age 1

Photo by Spc. Denise Durbin-C

Sgt. Jeffery Menda, right, a chaplains assistant assigned to U.S. Army Pacic Headquarters and Headquarters Battalio

Fort Shafter, Hawaii, plays ball with the childr en of a nearby orphanage Jan. 29 during Yama Sakura, an annual bilateral jexercise between members of the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force and the U.S. Army.

According to the personnel who orga-

nized the trip, the mission was successful.

The language barrier was conquered by

everyones good attitudes, said Freeman.

Cultural exchange programs such as

the orphanage visit, as well as home visits

where U.S. Soldiers are invited to meet

JGSDF members families, are a regular

and integral component to the YS exercise,

participating members said.

To see more articles and photos from

the Yama Sakura 59 exercise, visit the

U.S. Army Pacic websites YS 59 page

athttp://www.usarpac.army.mil/ys59/


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Community Calendar

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Whats HappeningOutside the Gate?

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Chinese Lunar New Year CelebrationYokohama China Town, Feb. 3-17

Feb. 3 from 4 to 8 p.m.: Lion Dance performanceYokohama China Town; Feb. 5 and 11 to 13 from 11

to noon and 2 to 3 p.m.: Folk dance, music and acro

performances @ Yamashita-cho Park; Feb. 6 from

4 p.m.: Parade in traditional Chinese costumes. Sta

return toYamashita-cho Park; Feb. 17 from 5:30 to 9 p

Closing ceremony @ Yokohama China Town.

Japan Camping Car Show @ MakuhMesse, Feb. 11-13

Meiji Park Super Big Flea Market Meiji Park, Tokyo, Feb. 12

Robot American Football Tourname@ Pacifco Yokohama, Feb. 13

Whisky L ive! 2011 Festival @ Tok

Midtown, Feb. 19-20

Floating HinaDolls Edo Nagashi-Biin Azuma-bashi Bridge area in SumPark, Tokyo, Feb. 27Traditional Japanese event to wash away the spirit of

fortune and wish for ones children to avoid diseases

disasters by oating paperhina dolls in the river.

Japan Golf Fair @ Tokyo Big SigFeb. 18-20(Admission Free): http://www.japangolffair.com/eng

index.html.

SCHOOL NEWSZama Child Development Center: 263-4992SHA Child Development Center: 267-6348

SaS op rc P g: Parents: Are you looking for programs that your

school-aged children can participate in? Children: Are you looking for things that will

keep you active and busy outside of the house? If so, then the Open Recreation Program

events are for you. School Age Services is offering open recreation opportunities in the

weekday and Saturday afternoons for youth currently enrolled in grades one to six.

rgs: To register your child or for more information please stop by the CYS

Central Enrollment Registry Ofce in Bldg. 533 on Camp Zama, or call 263-4125 orSAS at 267-6013.

John O. Arnn Elementary : 267-6602

r acss ac: Parents and community members are invited to be guestreaders during Arnn Elementary Schools Read Across America event, scheduled from 9

a.m. to 2 p.m. March 2, to help celebrate Dr. Seuss birthday. You may bring your favorite

book to share with the students or share one of ours. You are also welcome to wear your

Cat in the Hat gear or dress as your favorite book character. Please consider joining

us. To sign up or to get more information, [email protected].

PSCd Scg: Your child or someone elses may qualify for Preschool Services

for Children with Disabilities. Screenings for children ages 3 to 5 are held twice a month

at AES to locate and identify children who may have developmental delays. Call Arnn

Elementary School 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

children under 3 years of age, call EDIS at 267-6545 to schedule an appointment.

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

classrooms worldwide. GradeSpeed is a web-based program that enables parents t

in and view grade and attendance data for their students. GradeSpeed will be the

authorized and supported grade book used by DoDEA employees in these grades.

All teachers have secure access to GradeSpeed through the use of an Internet web brow

Teachers use the grade book portion of GradeSpeed to enter assignments, grades a

maintain grade calculations. Teachers are also able to e-mail progress reports to pa

through GradeSpeed. For more information, go tohttp://www.dodea.edu/back_to_sch

gradespeed.cfm or contact Brandy Bell, educational technologist, at brandy.bell@

dodea.edu.

Zama American Middle School : 263-4040Visit the Web at www.zama-ms.pac.dodea.edu/for information pertaining to Z

American Middle School.

Zama American High School : 263-3181

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

Child , Youth and School Services: 263-45006h G Hppg: This event is scheduled to be held from 7 to 10 p.m. a

Camp Zama Youth Center. The cost is $2 per person. Transportation will be prov

from the SHA Narita bus stop at 6:30 p.m and the Atsugi movie theater at 6:15 p.m

u-t P g: This program is designed for youths to turn themselves around

get the help they need to graduate from high school and move on to higher educa

Its up to U to turn yourself around. The teen center staff is here for U! Join us Tue

and Thursdays nights form study groups; work together with your classmates; get

from staff and other volunteers; tutor classmates; get S.A.T. tutoring / practice tests

this time to work on scholarships and other nancial aid applications. There will return bus to SHA for those youth who participate in the U-Turn Program.

UpcomingOngoing Events

BOSS Valentines Day BallDate: Friday

Time: from 8:00 p.m.

Location: Zama Community Club

For more information, call at 263-5197

Screamfree ParentingScreamfree Parenting is about staying calm and connected

with your child and operating less out of your deepest fearsand more out of your highest principles, revolutionizing

the relationship in the process. Screamfree Parenting is a

workshop that maintains parenting. It is not about children;

it is about parents. As parents pay more attention to

controlling their own behaviors instead of their childrens,

the result is stronger, more rewarding, and more fullling

family relationships.

Date: Saturday

Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Location: ACS Bldg. 402 Community Room. For more

information, contact Barbara A. Hopkins-Cox via e-mail

at [email protected] by phone at 263-

4853 or 263-4357.

Additional information: Child care is not available and

pre-registration is required.

Tamagawa University performanceTitle:Hairspray

Date: Feb. 26 and 27

Location: Community Activity Center

Free tickets available at the Community Activity Center.

For more information, call 263-3939.

CIF relocationSince Monday, the Central Issue Facility is now located in

Bldg. 686, Room D-101 (across the street from MEDDAC).

For any questions, call 263-7454 or 263-5880.

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

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

Community Services. For more information, call GaryWoods at 263-8091.

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

Activity for Non-traditional Education Support (DANTES)

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

[email protected] study for the CLEP tests, visit

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

visit www.getcollegecredit.com.

Foreign Born Spouse Support GroupWhether 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.

Army Volunteer CorpsWould you like to learn new skills, meet new people and

explore new career elds? Then you may want to enterthe exciting world of volunteerism. You can register as

a volunteer in the Volunteer Management Information

System. Its easy to get started. This can be completed

at your home, the Education Center, the library or by

utilizing the volunteer computer at ACS. If you do not

have an account at www. myarmylifetoo.com, register for

an account by going to the site and clicking on Register

for an Account. Once registered, withwww.myarmylifetoo.

com, click on Become a Volunteer and select Volunteer

Registration. To become a Camp Zama volunteer, contact

the community life ofcer at 263-8087.


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Photos and photo illustrations by Dustin

(From left): Randy Jacobson, a Green Bay Packers fan, and David Ingram, rooting for the Pittsburgh Steelers, react during different mo ments of Super Bowl XLV, whaired live in J apan on Monday morning and drew more than 500 attendees to Camp Zamas annual Super Bowl party held at the community club here.

GREEN BAY PACKERS PITTSBURGH STEELERS

Superfans converge at CZCC for Super Bowl XLVB ds P

Torii Editor

Kellie, a Miami Dolphins c heerleader, signs autographs and ch ats with fans Mondayduring Camp Zamas party for Super Bowl XLV, which aired liv e that morning.

Super Bowl XLV, the climactic gridiron

showdown between the Green Bay Packers

and Pittsburgh Steelers, was brought live to

more than 500 people who attended Camp

Zamas annual event-lled party at the

community club here.

Six members of the Miami Dolphins

cheerleader squad were on hand to provide

pre-game and halftime entertainment, and

free food and a bevy of prize giveaways were

other highlights of the event, coordinated by

the Directorate of Family, Morale, Welfare

and Recreation here.

The large entertainment hall was lled

with football fans of numerous allegiances.Of course, the largest factions were split

between Terrible Towel-wielding Steelers

supporters and the green-and-yellow-

wearing Packers devotees, the latter of

which got to witness their team claim the

Lombardi Trophy with a 31-25 win in the

championship game.

Im very excited; its a great day to be a

Packers fan and to be able to see them win,

said Christopher J. Ray, who was selected

as King of the Quarter.

It was outstanding having the cheerlead-

ers here, added Ray. It was awesome to

be able to sit up front and watch the game.

I think it shows a lot of great support for

the Soldiers that they took the time to be

here.

The game, which drew a record 162 mil-

lion viewers, was a true knuckle-biter that

was not decided until the nal minutes. The

Packers took a 14-0 lead in the rst quarter

including an interception from safety Nick

Collins, who returned the ball 37 yards for a

touchdown. An uncharacteristically subpar

performance from Steelers quarterback

Ben Roethlisberger nevertheless yielded aneight-yard TD pass to Hines Ward. At one

point the Steelers were within a eld goal

of tying the game, with nearly eight minutes

remaining in the fourth quarter. The Packers

regained possession of the ball, howe

and managed to tack on a eld goal of t

own. This gave the team the lead they

all the way to the end.

In this environment you get to see

Packers and Steelers fans really bring

their colors and their excitement to

game, said Ray. I think it made for a g

Super Bowl.

Throughout the game the six cheerl

ers met with fans, signed autographs

posed for photos. Their performance

the CZCC stage prior to kickoff and du

halftime were electric dance routines

kept the crowd cheering.

The ladies were very excited, and

audience was really excited to meet a

our girls, said Emily Snow, directorcoordinator for the Dolphins cheerlead

The football spirit is alive here at C

Zama.

While in Japan, the cheerleaders

spent a day touring Harajuku and

nearby Meiji Shrine, and shopping a

the citys famed Takeshita Street. In

afternoon following the game, the t

hosted a cheerleading clinic at the Y

Center here.

Visits [at military installations] ar

ally important and very close to our hea

said Snow. I always feel like we experi

something new wherever we go.


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Family members and MLC/IHA employees.

Ads should be 20 words or less with non-

workplace E-mail or phone numbers listed.

To submit a classied ad, E-mail [email protected]. However, the Torii

Newspaperreserves the right not to publishinappropriate advertisements. Deadline

is no later than noon Mondays. Military

community classied ads can also be placed

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

Zama_ARMY_/.

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

Non-appropriated fundPacic 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. Formore information, call 263-3325.

Jobs

OthersWanted

Other local positions

Pets

For sale

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9 p.m.............................The Rite (PG-13) 130 minutes

stury

6:30 p.m........................The Rite (PG-13) 130 minutes

9 p.m...............Love and Other Drugs (R) 113 minutes

suny

3:30 p.m......Standing Ovation (Free) (PG) 105 minutes

6:30 p.m........................The Rite (PG-13) 130 minutes

fry7 p.m.....................Gullivers Travels (PG) 87 minutes

9:30 p.m..................Little Fockers (PG-13) 98 minutes

stury

4:30 p.m............................Yogi Bear (PG) 83 minutes

7 p.m.....................Gullivers Travels (PG) 87 minutes

9:30 p.m...................The Tourist (PG-13) 104 minutes

suny

2:30 p.m......................Tron: Legacy (PG) 125 minutes

5:30 p.m................Gullivers Travels (PG) 87 minutes

8 p.m............How Do You Know (PG-13) 121 minutes

ATTENTION

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

ZCsa et Mt Wt shp: located behindthe dry cleaners on Camp Zama, carries vintageJapanese items and collectibles. Store hours areevery Tuesday and the 2nd and 4th Saturdaysof the month from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Protsfrom the shop go back to the community in

scholarships and welfare grants. For additionalinformation please call 263-5533. Stop on byand check it out.

JaPaNese sPoUse ClUB: Would you liketo socialize with other Japanese spouses, learnmore about being a military spouse, share yourexperiences and support with others? If so, pleasecall Meg at 263-8327 or e-mail [email protected] for more information.

Rising Sun Lodge 151, F&AM. Stated Meeting

Bby ttr: Seeking a babysitter who is willingto watch my 1-year-old overnight at our house.Our house is It is about a minute out gate 4.If you are interested, please call Scott at 090-8513-6274.

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

engh tchr: A small off-post homeschool(about 200 students) near Sagami Depot.

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

Rcrtn atnt, Rd, NF-02, Flex, $9.29,Close: Feb 17, 2011

Rcrtn atnt (lgur ),NF-02, Flex,$ 9.29, Close: Apr 1, 2011

CYs spct (sch ln src),

Torii Station, Okinawa, RFT, $34,500 - $45,000,Close: Feb 18, 2011

iutrtr (Wb dgn), Marketing MWR, NF-04, RFT, $34,500 - $50,000, Close: Feb15, 2011

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

training with the store Grand Opening on 16August 2010.

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

subt tut tchr: Zama AmericanHigh/Middle School are currently acceptingapplications for substitute teachers. U.S.

citizenship and a high school diploma or GEDare required. For more information or anyquestions, please call 263-4005.

Phyc Thr pt, intrmttnt (240 hur ):

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

Phyc Thrp t, intrmttnt (240 hur):

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

First time teachers welcome! Classes availableMon. Thu. 1pm to 9pm ( No weekends orFridays!) Call for details. Derek PartingtonEnglish School, home 042-756-4483; cell090-3082-4439 or E-mail: [email protected]

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

esl tchr: Seeking ESL teachers for two

conversational group classes. One requires travel

to Tama and is very accessible by car. 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 e-mail

[email protected].

intructr: Arts and Crafts Center seeks

instructors to teach sewing, water color painting,

washi paper craft and/or acrylic paint arts. Also

looking for contracted framer who has at least

three years experience in framing production.For more information, call Nodera-san at 263-

4412.

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

JaPaNese visa assisTaNCe: I am in theprocess of preparing the paperwork to sponsormy new Filipino wife for a Japanese TouristVisa. If you have been thru this process, pleasecall Jeff at 090-9102-2117

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Your Weekly Dose

Sports Briefs

Free seasonal u vaccine available

g 6 mnth n up : DoD ID card requVaccines are limited until all shipmentsreceived. For more information, contactImmunization staff at 263-4838.Hur: Monday through Wednesday and Fr8 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday: 1p.m. Patients must be signed in 15 minutes

to closing time to receive their vaccination

Access to care at BG Sams U.S. AHealth Clinic is available 24/7. The clinic iopen 24/7 but our triage line is available 2When calling the clinic at 263-4127, our will notify a provider who will call you bThe provider will advise you if you can waitthe clinic opens, or if you need to seek med

care elsewhere.

Recently we have noticed an increascalls to the 911 number. This is the egency number which activates the MPsambulance, EMTs and translators. If you a life-threatening medical emergency, call on post or 119 off post. If you are feelingor have an injury that does not meet the crifor life, limb or eyesight, call the clinic at 4127 and push option 1 for triage nurse or medical advice. Our provider on call will adyou on what options are available.

Dodgeball tournamentA dodgeball tournament is scheduled theld 9 a.m. Saturday at Yano Fitness CeThis will be a unit-level competition. tournament is open to all military persoin Camp Zama, Sagami Depot and Sagahara Housing Area, retirees, DoD/DA cians, AAFES employees, family mem(18 years of age or older and not in school), JGSDF members and MLC

ployees. Register at the Yano Fitness Cen

issue counter by 9 p.m. today. Awardsbe presented to the rst- and second-pteams. Commanders Cup points wilawarded for this event. For more infortion, call 263-4664 or 263-7980.

Singles racquetball tournA singles racquetball tournament is schuled to be held beginning at 9 a.m. on 26 at Yano Fitness Center. The event is oto all military personnel in Camp ZaSagami Depot and Sagamihara HouArea, retirees, DoD civilians, AAFES

ployees, family members (18 years ofor older and not in high school), JGSmembers, and MLC employees. Theno fee for this event. There will be bmens and womens sivision. Awards

be presented to the rst- and second-plRegister at the Yano issue counter by FebCommanders Cup points will be awarfor this event. For more information,

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Photos by Dustin Perry

Ashl ey Draper, 13, a member of the Camp Zama Tsunami swim team, competes in t he mixed 100-meter short-co urse freesty leevent Thursday at Yano Fitness Center here during a d ual meet against the Blue Dolphins from Naval Air Facility Atsugi .

DUAL PERSONALITIES:

DUAL PERSONALITIES:

Zama Tsunamis face Atsugi Blue Dolphins in dual meetBy dutn Prr y

Torii Editor

Competitors begin their heat in the mixed50-meter short-course backstroke event.

Adri ana Bohon, 9, a member of the Tsu-namis, shows support for her team.

The Camp Zama Tsunami swim team

beat the Atsugi Blue Dolphins in a dual

meet at home last week a positive indi-

cation that they are ready to compete in a

Pacic-region championship next month,

their head coach said.

The fast-paced event, held Thursday at

the Yano Fitness Center swimming pool

here, was meant to test the swimmers en-

durance in preparation for the Age GroupChampionship scheduled to be held March

12 and 13 at St. Marys International School

in Tokyo. The Tsunamis whopping 667-368

win over the Blue Dolphins was proof that

they passed that test, said Neil Ward.

Dual meets are denitely a bigger chal-

lenge, but we showed a lot of improvement

today, so I think it shows that theyve been

working really hard, said Ward. When

they make big time drops like they did today,

its really signicant and it just shows how

much theyve been working.

Nearly 30 Tsunami team members, in

both boys and girls divisions, competed

in several rapid-re events divided into a

number of heats based on age group. The

team earned an impressive 35 individualrst-place nishes, 18 second-place n-

ishes, and 15 third-place nishes. Dual

meets are more demanding of a swimmer

because there are only two teams competing,

which means less recovery time between

events, said Ward.

Normally, we have an entire day lled

with heats and six or seven teams doing

events and [the swimmers] get a lot of rest,

said Ward, but today once they get out of

the pool they might go right back in line

for the next event.

Five Tsunami members competing in

three or more events nished rst in each

of their respective heats: Kiki Bekkum, 10;

Branden Carlson, 17; Jack Gentes, 14; GiaHaddock, 11; and Ryan Posthumus, 11. And

almost every member of the team posted

faster times in at least one event, which

is evidence that theTsunamis are working

hard and want to improve themselves, said

Ward.

Posthumus said his performances in the

100-meter individual medley, 50-meter free-

style, 50-meter backstroke, and 100-meter

freestyle events were fantastic. He added

that he was nervous before the meet and

tired afterward, but said the competitions

are always enjoyable.

Somehow, when you just race it gets

rid of the butteries, said Posthumus. I

personally think dual meets are more fun

because you can usually race alongside yourfriends and teammates.

Other notable performances from the

Tsunami squad included 9-year-old Erika

Franks, who shaved off an incredible 16.05

seconds from her time to win the 100-meter

breaststroke; 7-year-old Morgan Goodrow,

who improved by 29.08 seconds to win

the 100-meter freestyle; 9-year-old Josh

Draper, who earned a third-place win in the

100-meter freestyle after dropping 19.45

seconds; and 7-year-old Soe Galvin, who

took second place in the 100-meter IM

thanks to a 13.56-second drop.

The Tsunamis practice on a weekly

basis under the tutelage of Ward, a Soldier

assigned to the 78th Signal Battalion here,

but he credits the teams outstanding per-

formance at the meet to the mentoring of

its high-school-age members.

Our high school members are always

setting the right example; the younger

children follow their example and it reallyputs them in the right mindset, said Ward.

Those guys are really the leaders of the

team; [the coaches] just kind of tighten

everything up.

The Tsunamis will compete in one

more meet at Yokota Air Base before the

Age Group Championship. The two-day

event will include swim teams from all

throughout Asia, both from military- and

otherwise American-afliated schools and

international public schools, with swimmers

ages 7 to 18.

Were really gearing up for that and

trying to qualify in as many events as we

can, said Ward.


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Travel & CulTure8 February 10, 2011 TORII www.torii.army.m

The tale of SakeBy Ttso Nkh

Torii Staff

S

ake is a Japanese alcoholic beverage made from rice, and is also

referred to in English as rice wine. Sake has been made in Japan for

more than 2,000 years, and signicant advances have been made in

the production process throughout the years.

Unlike true wine, in which alcohol is produced by fermenting the sugar natu-

rally present in fruit, sake is made through a brewing process more akin to that

of beer. Here is a look at how sake is processed.

1. Rice is polished and washed: The basic quality of sake depends on the type

of rice used. Brown rice, called genmai, is polished until only the 60 percent to

70 percent that is starch remains, but the original shape of the grain is preserved.

This polished rice is washed to remove all traces of bran and protein, after which

it is soaked in water and kept overnight at 10 degrees Celsius.

2. Rice is steamed: In a large iron pot, water is boiled and the rice is

steamed.

3. Koji production: The steamed rice is set in a special room in which the tem-

perature and humidity are strictly controlled for koji production. Koji production

is often called the heart of the sake brewing process. Koji is steamed white rice

onto which the koji-kin, or koji mold, has been cultivated. This mold works its way

into the rice grains, releasing enzymes as it does, to convert starch to sugar.

4. Shubo, or starter mash: From koji that has just been created, the steamed

rice and the yeast starter are place in a small tank. This is called the shubo ormoto: the starter mash.

It is said that there are

1 billion yeast cells in

a single spoonful.

5.Moromi, or fer-

mentation mash: The

yeast starter is moved

to a larger tank and

more rice, koji and

water are added three

times over four days.

The result is called

moromi, the mash that

will actually create the

sake. It is then allowed

to ferment for 18 to

32 days. To attain thedesired avor in the

sake, critical factors

such as temperature and oxygen level are carefully

checked at regular intervals as the fermentation

progresses.

6. Sake is then ready for ltration, separating

the unfermented solids from the clear sake.

7. Sake is aged, pasteurized and blended as

required.

Most sake is brewed from October to March after

the years harvest of rice. It is said the quality of

the harvest changes the taste of the sake of the year.

Depending on the brand, sakes alcohol content can

range from 12 percent to 16 percent.

In Japan sake is served chilled, at room tem-

perature, or heated, depending on the preference

of the drinker, the quality of the sake, and the

season. Typically, hot sake is a winter drink, and

high-grade sake is not consumed hot, because the

avors and aromas will be lost. This masking of

avor is the reason that low-quality sake is often

served hot.

Sake is usually drunk from small cups called

choko and poured from ceramic asks called tok-

kuri.

Each sake brewery has own taste and is made

by well-trained sake masters who strive to brew

their best batch every year. For fans of the drink,

much of the enjoyment comes from trying different

sake from different regions in Japan and nding

their own favorite brand.

Photos by Tetsuo Nak

Sake is a Japanese alcoholic beverage made from rice and has been produced incountry for more than 2,000 years.

A sake master spreads koji mold onto steamedrice.

(Left): A sake master checks the rice before it is steamed at Kumazawa Sake Brewery in Chigasaki City, Kanaga(Right): A large vat of rice is s teamed to be made into sake.

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