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www.torii.army.milVOL. 38, NO. 44November 11, 2010

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Dive in!Phtoto by Tetsuo Nakahara

U.S., Japanese forces begin Orient Shield exercise By Sgt. 1st Class Mike Chrisman139th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

KAMI-FURANO, Japan – Since World War II concluded, the United States has worked to build a better relationship with Japan. In 1960, the U.S. and Japan signed the Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security, a binding agreement for both countries to support each other from enemy attack. United States Army Japan facilitates a two-week Orient Shield exercise in Japan each fall consisting of approximately 400 National Guard members from six states, working with approximately 200 Soldiers from the Japanese military.

“This is a great opportunity for a reserve component to work with one of our allies,” said Lt. Col. Kevin Fujimoto of St. Louis, Mo., commander of 1st Battalion, 138th

Infantry Regiment, with the Missouri Army National Guard. “This is great training with a professional organization with years of institutional knowledge.”

The roughly 200 Missouri Army Na-tional Guard Soldiers have been training for nearly two years for the exercise.

“By coming here, we meet a huge con-tractual obligation to support our allies,” Fujimoto said. “The Japanese have a mod-ern, professional military and it is great to share our experiences.”

The focus of the exercise is developing tactical, bilateral operations and war fight-ing skills between the U.S. and Japanese militaries.

“Our main goal is to enhance the in-teroperability between the U.S. and Japan,”

See ORIENT SHIELD, Page 2

Photo by Sgt. Nathan HastingsA Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force member with the 26th Infantry Regiment stands in formation during the opening ceremony of Orient Shield XI on Nov. 2.

Cadets from Zama American High School’s Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps dive into a swimming pool during water survival training led by Sports, Fitness and Aquatics instructors from the Directorate of Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation Friday at Yano Fitness Center. Nearly 30 cadets participated in the training.

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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 RemindersRoadway Paving (in Front of Housing Management Division Building): The roadway and loading dock fronting the Housing Management Division building (Bldg 671) is currently being repaved. Around-the-clock road closures are ongoing; please use alternate routes. Work is anticipated to be completed before Christmas. Housing services and operations will proceed as usual, and Child Development Center (CDC) operations will not be affected. Some O&M Div (Bldg 646) parking will be temporarily unavailable; however, alternate parking is available in the lot between the Housing parking lot and the CDC. The project is necessary to repair failing pavement, improve drainage, and increase safety along the roadway fronting the loading dock.The Directorate of Public Works apologizes for the inconvenience. If you have any questions or concerns about the construction work, please call the DPW Contracts Inspection Branch at 263-4097. If you have any questions about the project itself, please call the Housing Management Division at 263-4754.

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

Photo by Staff Sgt. Rob FafogliaApproximately 400 U.S. Army National Guard Soldiers – including those assigned to Missouri’s 1st Battalion, 138th Infantry Regiment – participated in Orient Shield XI at Kami-Furano, Japan, which began Nov. 2 and concludes today. The training reinforces the Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security, a binding agreement between the United States and Japan.

ORIENT SHIELD, From page 1

said Col. Takeshi Hirano of Hiroshima, regimental commander of the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force’s 26th Infantry Regiment. “During this training we are learning the differences and similarities between the U.S. and Japan.”

Most of the Soldiers with 1st Battalion volunteered for the training. Many said they volunteered because the exercise was a unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

“This is an awesome experience, to see some of their tactics and for them to see ours,” said Sgt. Christopher Kiel of Des Moines, Iowa, a member of the Missouri

unit. “Even though there is a language bar-rier, we have received some language train-ing and we have interpreters to help us.”

Some of the Soldiers have worked with the Japanese military during other training exercises, or were stationed in Japan as part of the active-duty Army.

“It is an amazing opportunity for our Soldiers to have a cultural exchange with [the Japanese],” said Sgt. 1st Class Wes Blanscet of Lee’s Summit, Mo., who was stationed in Japan in 1999. “I think it is extremely important for my Soldiers to get the experience I did. We are all people; it is just interesting to see how the different cultures interact.”

U.S. and Japanese soldiers have been participating in Orient Shield exercises since 1997. Orient Shield XI officially kicked off Nov. 2 with an opening ceremony and will conclude today.

Japanese Soldiers training with approxi-mately 200 Missouri Army National Guard infantry Soldiers. National Guardsmen from New Hampshire, Illinois, Michigan, Cali-fornia, Nevada, and active-duty Soldiers from USARJ are supporting this year’s exercise.

During opening ceremony remarks on Nov. 2, Fujimoto said, “Together we can accomplish more than either one of us could apart.”

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U.S., Japan put rounds downrangeOrient Shield participants conduct marksmanship training By Staff Sgt. Rob Fafoglia139th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

KAMI-FURANO, Japan – Gunshots sound the same in any language, a fact Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force mem-bers and U.S. Army Soldiers discovered Thursday during live-fire ranges at Camp Kami-Furano, Japan.

The exercise is part of a 10-day bilateral training event named Orient Shield XI.

The operation focused on improving interoperability between the two nations, which are celebrating the 50-year anniver-sary of the Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security, signed in January 1960.

Live-fire ranges are an integral part of any military training, giving Soldiers a chance to practice and hone their marksmanship skills. This particular day, they also al-lowed servicemembers an ocean apart to observe each other’s tactics, techniques and procedures.

“The way they run their ranges is very similar to ours,” said Spc. Craig A. Richey, a medic assigned to 1st Battalion, 138th Infantry Regiment, Missouri Army National Guard. “They do the same safety checks and follow the same procedures.”

Members of the 138th demonstrated close-quarters marksmanship, which is a technique used for moving and firing a weapon simultaneously at close range.

Soldiers from the 26th Infantry Regi-ment – along with Japan’s Northern Army – responded by firing their heavy machine guns at long range, showcasing both their equipment and skill.

“They are go-getters; they really are,” said Sgt. 1st Class William R. Wareham, a platoon sergeant with the 138th, in regard to the JGSDF. “You can tell they’ve been

Photo by Staff Sgt. Rob FafogliaA Soldier assigned to the Missouri Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 138th Infantry Regiment, takes aim at a short-range target during close-quarters marksmanship training Thursday at Camp Kami-Furano during the Orient Shield XI exercise.

shooting for a while. They are amazing tacticians.”

Richey said he agreed with this senti-ment.

“It is very high-speed training,” he said. “[The Japanese] are just as up-to-date and technologically advanced as we are.”

Not only was the training beneficial for

the Missouri guardsmen, but it afforded them the chance to visit a foreign land, which many had never done.

“This is a great opportunity,” said Richey. “There is no way I would be able to come to an exotic land and receive training like this if it wasn’t for the Army.”

Both groups seemed to find the training

interesting and enjoyable, and there was little doubt in the minds of many of the Japanese soldiers as to the 138th’s gratitude for their hospitality.

“The phrase I translate the most is how to say, ‘Thank you,’” said Sgt. Takuma Fujita, a radio operator and translator for the exercise from Hokkaido, 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

SHA Child Development Center: 267-6348

SaS open recreation Program: Parents: Are you looking for programs that your school-aged children can participate in? Children: Are you looking for things that will keep you active and busy outside of the house? If so, then the Open Recreation Program events are for you. School Age Services is offering open recreation opportunities in the weekday and Saturday afternoons for youth currently enrolled in grades one to six.

registration: To register your child or for more information please stop by the CYS Central Enrollment Registry Office in Bldg. 533 on Camp Zama, or call 263-4125 or SAS at 267-6013.

John O. Arnn Elementary: 267-6602 arnn Book Fair*: The Arnn Book Fair is back! Come browse our awesome selection of books and purchase your favorites!

date and time: Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.* Book Fair sponsored by Arnn PTO.

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.

Zama American Middle School: 263-4040

Parent-teacher Conferences: Parents and students at Zama American Middle School are invited to attend Parent-Teacher Conference Day, which is scheduled to be held Friday in Bldg. 913 at the campus. Scheduled seventh- and eighth-grade conferences will be held from 7:30 to 10:45 a.m., and walk-ins will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Printed report cards will also be available for pickup by parents. For more information, call 263-4040.

Zama American High School: 263-3181

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

UpcomingOngoing EventsRed Cross Babysitter Instructor CourseThe American Red Cross is seeking adult volunteers to become babysitter instructors. The purpose of the course is to train participants to teach youth ages 11 and above the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and responsibly provide care for children and infants. Date: Nov. 17, Time: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Location: Camp Zama Religious Education Center*Pre-registration and completion of prerequisite self-study course is required. Contact the Red Cross office at 263-3166 for details.

National Native American Heritage MonthDate: Nov. 19, Time: 3 to 4 p.m.Location: Community Activity CenterTheme: “Honoring Warriors”

Pet Holiday PicturesCome to the Camp Zama Veterinary Clinic and have holiday-themed photos of your pets taken. Picture days are: Dec. 10 and 17 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.No appointment necessary. Santa will be on location.

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.

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.

Tokyo Sweets Collection 2010 @ Omote-sando Hills, Tokyo, Nov. 12-14 Annual event featuring a collaboration of sweets and fashion. World-famous patissiers will offer special sweets that can be had only at this event.

Samurai Warriors Parade and Tradi-tional Japanese Horseback Archery Demonstration, or “Yabusame,” in Zushi City, Kanagawa, Nov. 21Samurai Warriors Parade: Starts at 10:20 a.m. at Kamegaoka Hachimangu Shrine. Horseback Archery Demonstration: Starts at 1 p.m. at Zushi Kaigan Beach

Fortune Bamboo Rake Fair, or “Tori-no-Ichi,” Nov. 19At Hanazono-Jinja Shrine, Shinjuku, Tokyo (Eve: Nov. 6 and 18), @ Chokoku-ji Temple, Asakusa, Tokyo, @ Hashimoto Jinja Shrine, Sagamihara City, @ Ootori Jinja Shrine, Yokosuka City. Http://www.torinoichi.jp/english/index.htm

“Van Gogh: The Adventure of Becom-ing of Artist” @ The National Art Center, Tokyo, Now-Dec. 20http://www.gogh-ten.jp/tokyo/world/english.html

Fujisawa City’s 70th Anniversary @ Katase Kaigan Nishi Hama Beach, Fujisawa City, Kanagawa. Nov. 27One of Japan’s largest fireworks displays, featuring more than 3,000 launches.

Narita Junior String Orchestra

The Narita Junior String Orchestra would like to thank those who attended and assisted in the bilateral cultural event concert on Nov. 6. It is always an honor to play for the Camp Zama community, and the heartfelt welcome we received brought joy to our hearts. We hope to see you next time when we play for the community.

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ThanksgivingBuffetAt CZCC Ballroom

Thursday, 25 November, 10:30 AM- 2:30 PM

Carving StationBeef Top Round w/ Aujus and Horseradish

Maple Glazed Smoked Ham w/ Pineapple Raisin Sauce

EntréeTraditional Roasted Whole Turkey w/Giblet Gravy and Cranberry Sauce

Herb Bread Stuffing, Corn Bread StuffingSalmon Pie w/ Sauce Americana

Grilled Teriyaki ChickenSliced Beef and Mushrooms w/ Onions, Demiglaze Sauce

Mashed PotatoesHerb Roasted Potatoes

Orange Glazed Candied YamsWhite Rice, Rice Pilaf

Green Beans w/ AlmondsButtered Corn

C A M P Z A M A C O M M U N I T Y C L U B 2 6 3 - 4 5 4 7

SoupNew England Clam Chowder

Salad BarAssorted Bread, Assorted Desserts

BeveragesIced & Hot Tea, Coffee, Hot Apple Cider,

Champagne & Fruit Punch

Tickets: Adults - $20.95Youths 8-12 - $13.95

Youths 7-4 - $9.95Youths 3 and Under - FREE

Photo by Tetsuo Nakahara

Teruo Yamanaka, a carpenter at Directorate of Public Works, donates a pint of blood during a drive hosted by the Red Cross and held Thursday inside a mobile donor facility in the parking lot at the Camp Zama Post Office. More than 90 people donated during the blood drive.

JROTC holds annual field training exerciseBy tetsuo nakaharaTorii Staff

More than 80 Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets from Zama American High School received hands-on training from U.S. Army Soldiers during annual field training exercise held here Nov. 1 through Friday.

The cadets first set up a camping area at nearby Dewey Park as part of their annual JROTC Cadet Leadership Course. This provided the cadets the chance to experi-ence a field environment and get a picture of how Soldiers train.

On Nov. 3, Soldiers assigned to the BG Crawford F. Sams U.S. Army Health Clinic here set up a training area, also at Dewey Park, where they showed the cadets how to perform basic first-aid skills in a survival situation, such as field-dressing a wound and transporting an injured person.

“They are doing pretty good so far,” said Command Sgt. Maj. Dale George, JROTC instructor, of his cadets. “They’re using their leadership skills, mentorship and teamwork. Each member is contributing as much he or she can. The main thing is how they come together as a staff, as a group of leaders, and as a complete unit.”

Will Reeves, chief of Disease Surveillance Laboratory at U.S. Army Public Health Command, also held a briefing at Dewey Park during which he stressed the importance of being able to identify wildlife in a survival environment. Reeves talked about a variety of dangerous species and told the cadets what kind of plants and insects are edible if the need arises. The cadets put that knowledge to use when they sampled glazed locusts, which are sold in some Japanese supermarkets.

“I think this is good training because it helps if you want to join the military,” said Cadet 1st Lt. Eric Iredale, a freshman at ZAHS. “If you already know some [train-ing] – that will help you in the military. I’m interested in medical training because it can really help you every day, or if someone gets hurt. ”

Other training was conducted with help from active-duty Soldiers during the FTX, including the 78th Aviation Battalion and the 35th Combat Sustainment Support Bn. Cadets also received water survival training led by Sports, Fitness and Aquatics instructors from the Directorate of Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation Friday at Yano Fitness Center.

“I think we cadets realize that this is a big opportu-nity because in some place in the states, they don’t have JROTC,” said Cadet Command Sgt. Christian Garner, a junior at ZAHS. “So we are happy that [the Soldiers] are taking time from their schedules to help us meet our train-ing needs and show us what we need to know if we decide to join the military after we graduate.”

Photo by Tetsuo NakaharaSgt. Roberto Gouveia, right, assigned to the BG Crawford F. Sams U.S. Army Health Clinic, teaches Junior Re-serve Officer Training Corps cadets how to perform a fireman’s carry during training Nov. 3 at Dewey Park.

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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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friday6:30 p.m.............Paranormal Activity 2 (R) 91 minutes9 p.m...............Resident Evil: Afterlife (R) 96 minutes

saturday6:30 p.m.............Paranormal Activity 2 (R) 91 minutes9 p.m............................The American (R) 105 minutes

sunday3:30 p.m...Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (PG-13) 112 minutes6:30 p.m...........Resident Evil: Afterlife (R) 96 minutes

friday7 p.m.................................Easy A (PG-13) 92 minutes9:30 p.m...............................Due Date (R) 95 minutes

saturday4:30 p.m................Alpha and Omega (PG) 88 minutes7 p.m...................................Devil (PG-13) 80 minutes9:30 p.m...............................Due Date (R) 95 minutes

sunday12 p.m...Pacquiao vs. Margarito *Live Broadcast* (Free)5:30 p.m...............***NO SHOWING*** (See Below)7:30 p.m................................USO Holiday Tour Show

akita dog: 4 months old long coat Akita puppy (large breed) is looking for loving home. For details e-mail akitapupinfo@yahoo.co.jp

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

Baby sitter: Seeking a babysitter who is willing to 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.

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

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

Business Manager (Food Service) (Golf course), BD, RFT, NF-03, Close: November 18, 2010

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.

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

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Due to the recent contract with Allied Telesis, residential phone numbers with 263-, 267- and 268- prefixes have changed. If you are currently running a classified ad in the Torii that lists an out-of-date residential number as a point of contact and would like to change it to your new extension, send an e-mail to tetsuo.nakahara4@us.army.mil with the updated phone number. The Torii staff will work to ensure these changes are reflected in future issues of the publication.

4BR 2 Bath home: minutes from Camp Zama. Many additions and renovation work. Close to everything! 29.8 million yen. Call Bob at Yokobob@hotmail.com (3)

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.

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.

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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.

Singles Table Tennis TournamentA singles table tennis tournament is scheduled to be held 9 a.m. on Saturday at Yano Fitness Center. All SOFA-status personnel, military retirees, JGSDF and MLC employees (18 years of age or older and not in high school) within the Camp Zama community are eligible to participate. There is no fee for this event. Register at the Yano Fitness Center issue counter by 9 p.m. on Friday. There will be both men’s and women’s divisions. Awards will be presented to the first- and second-place winners in each division. Commander’s Cup points will be awarded for this event. For more information, call 263-4664 or 263-7980.

Singles Badminton TournamentA singles badminton tournament is sched-uled to be held Nov. 27 at Yano Fitness Center. The event is open to all SOFA-status personnel, family members (18 years of age and older and not in high school), military retirees, JGSDF and MLC employees in the Camp Zama community. There is no fee for this event. Register at the Yano Fitness Center issue counter by 9 p.m. on Nov. 26. There will be both men’s and women’s divisions. Awards will be presented to the first- and second-place winners in each division. Commander’s Cup points will be awarded for this event. For more informa-tion, call 263-4664 or 263-7980.

Sports photos wantedThe Torii newspaper wants to publish your action sports photos. To showcase your team or your child’s team, e-mail your digital ac-tion sports photos less than two weeks old (with captions) in .jpg format of 3 MB or more to tetsuo.nakahara4@us.army.mil.

Weather doesn’t stop Torii Fall TriathlonBy lauren HallTorii Station Public Affairs

TORII STATION, Okinawa – Neither rain, sleet nor snow could have stopped the nearly 130 people who participated in the Torii Fall Triathlon on Sunday.

And while there was no sleet or snow, there was plenty of rain and wind throughout the event, which included a 1,000-meter swim at Torii Beach, a 30-kilometer bicycle ride and a five-kilometer run.

“Despite the wind, rain and wet roads, there were no accidents or injuries,” said Missy Barber, the assistant manager at Torii Gym. “But there were medics on hand in the event the inclement weather took its toll.”

Coming in first place was Erik Armes in the men’s 17-and-under division with a total time of 1 hour, 31 minutes, 5 seconds.

Kyoko Toyota finished first in the women’s 30-39 division at 1:38:59.

Ten teams participated in the triathlon this year with Team Quispe taking top honors in the division thanks to their time of 1:34:02.

Categories for both men and women ranged in age from 17 and below to 40 and above.

“Participants ranged in age from 8 to 64, proving that age is just a state of mind, but

Photo by Lauren HallAfter completing a 1,000-meter swim, 128 competitors in Sunday’s Torii Fall Triathlon hit the streets for the 30-kilometer bicycle portion of the race on Torii Station.

fitness is a lifelong passion,” said Barber, whose fiance, Air Force Capt. Steve LeB-lanc, competed in the triathlon.

One enthusiastic participant kept the crowds motivated throughout the event as he cheered and fist-pumped the entire distance of the run wearing a kubagasa, a traditional Okinawan farming hat made from straw.

“We didn’t have a category for the most

enthusiastic, but if we did, Joshua ‘Speedo’ Vasquez would have been the runaway win-ner of the event,” said Barber.

It’s not too early to start preparing for the Torii Spring Triathlon which is tentatively scheduled for the third Sunday in March.

“We at Torii Gym are looking forward to the Torii Spring Triathlon and encour-age everyone to start getting ready now,” said Barber.

Flag on the playLt. Col. Richard Felices, left, dives

to pull the flag of quarterback Sgt. 1st Class Carlton T. Smith during an “Officers vs. Senior Noncommis-sioned Officers” flag football game held Saturday at Zama American High School’s Trojan Field here.

The Senior NCOs led 13-0 at half-time thanks to a pair of touchdown passes caught by Jermaine McGee.

In the second half, however, the Of-ficers staged a comeback that began with a 25-yard TD pass from Maj. Brent Skinner to Capt. Dat Nguyen.

Finally, Col. Perry Helton inter-cepted a pass and completed a 35-yard scoring run. The go-ahead extra point gave the Officers the edge they needed to win the game 14-13.

The matchup was part of the pre-game activities leading up to the Division II Far East Championship between ZAHS and Daegu American High School from Korea. (Photo by Bette E. Moffett)

Travel & CulTure8 November 11, 2010 TORII

Explore the universe at ShonandaiStargazing is a favored pastime among many,

especially in Japan when the sky is clear on crisp, breezy nights. Unfortunately, these

nights are few and far between here. However, you can still check out the stars by visiting the Cosmic Theater and Planetarium, located in the Shonandai Culture Center.

The center, built in1990, has two major attractions: a children’s museum and a civic theater. The planetarium, with a seating capacity of 714, is located inside the children’s museum, showcasing more than 33,000 stars and planets of our solar system.

Even though the voiceover narration is not available in English, it’s still a worthwhile 50-minute tour of the gigantic dome-style planetarium. Admission fee is ¥500 for adults and ¥200 for children.

The children’s museum also exhibits clothing from many countries, from which visitors can play dress up with ethnic costumes. A variety of toys and instruments from all over the world are also displayed where children can touch and play. The forest area of the museum, built many times larger than the actual scale, allows visitors to experience the wilderness from the perspective of a small animal.

The facility was designed to foster children’s educa-tion, but this place certainly has a knack for entertaining kids and kids at heart.

“This place is ideal for the whole family,” said Tomi-aki Suzuki, a Shonandai Culture Center public relations staff member. “We have nearly 170,000 guests annually. In the children’s museum, the guest can enjoy by not only looking at the exhibts but also using the five senses. Of course, foreigners are also welcome here.”

The civic theater, designed by Itsuko Hasegawa, a famous architect, is a spherical dome with a 24-meter-high ceiling and an adaptable stage that can change shape as required by various events.

Getting there: By car, take the 246 south, then the 467 toward the Odakyu Shonandai Station. You will see a big rounded dorm on your right. By train, take a local train on the Odakyu Line and exit at Sagami Ono. Transfer to the Katase-Enoshima Line, then exit at Shonandai Station. The center is only a three-minute walk.

Torii Staff report

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