torii u.s. army garrison japan weekly newspaper, sep. 30, 2010 edition

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Serving the U.S. Army Japan community

www.torii.army.milVOL. 38, NO. 38September 30, 2010

INSIDE the TORII2 News

4 Calendar

5 Community

6 Classieds

7 Sports

8 Travel

Photo by Dustin

Pfc. Jacob Wallace, assigned to the 78th Signal Battalion, attempts to navigate a drunken driving simulator Friday at the Save a Life Tour booth, which was part of CaZamas inaugural Wellness Fair held inside the Yano Fitness Center. Also pictured is Jeremiah Newson, who has been a SALT instructor for more than three years

Inaugural Wellness Fair offers advice, resourceBy Dustin Perry

Torii Editor

Boosting the overall comprehensive

fitness and safety of the Camp Zama

community was the intent behind the in-

stallations inaugural Wellness Fair held

Friday at Yano Fitness Center here, one

representative said.

The event featured interactive displays,resources and representatives with expertise

in every facet of mental and physical health

who were there to provide information and

answer questions.

Were trying to encourage a healthier

population, said Lt. Col. Richard Cichy,

chief of preventive medicine for U.S. Army

Medical Command Japan. When we go

back to comprehensive tness its not just

medical, its all the things you see here

medical, dental, [Defense Commissary

Agency], behavioral health were just

part of that.

Lining the gymnasium oor were booths

where attendees could do everything from

check their Body Mass Index and learn

what type of shoe is best suited to their footshape, to extinguish a mock re and sample

healthy fruit and vegetable snacks.

The benet [of the Wellness Fair] is

great because you dont have to go to several

places to get the information, said Staff

Sgt. Stanley Green, assigned to the 623rd

Movement Control Team. I think it was

very informative, and Im glad I got the

chance to attend and participate.

As part of its military-wide campaign, the

Save a Life Tour also made a stop at Camp

Zama for the fair. SALT is a prevention and

awareness program that uses direct and

uninching methods to warn against the dan-

gers of driving while intoxicated. A video

presentation depicting the grisly results of

vehicle accidents is shown to give a differ-ent perspective than a normal presentation,

the programs tour manager said.

We show high-impact videos to give an

idea of what it will look like if you drink and

drive, said Andrew Tipton. I think it brings

a lot of focus to the consequences.

The most hands-on portion of the SALT

program is the state-of-the-art driving s

lator that recreates the effects of driving

der the inuence of alcohol. After buck

in to what appears to be the displaced

seat of a car, drivers turn on the ign

and begin navigating through a virtual

streetscape represented on three TV scre

The steering wheel, gas and brake pe

are programmed to have a delayed reac

similar to that of an impaired driver.Other organizations represented a

Wellness Fair included the Public He

Command Region Pacific, the

Army Garrison Japan Safety Of

the USAMEDDAC-Japan Dental Cl

the Camp Zama Red Cross and Out

Recreation.


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NEWS

Zama Briefs

Distinguished guestPhoto by Tetsuo Nakahar

Maj. Gen. Francis Wiercinski, commander of U.S. Army Japan and I Corps (Forward), welcomes Curtis Bow ling, director of Environmental Readiness and Safety for the Ofce of the Deputy Undersecretary of Defense (Installations and

Environment), during a Sept. 21 visit to the installation to co nduct an environmental and energy tour.

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 productionarea 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:

Certa in Similac powder product linesoffered in plastic containers

Certain Similac powder product

lines offered in eight-, 12.4- and 12.9-

ounce cans

To immediately nd 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 Reminders

Lawn Mowing/Leaf Raking: Th ecommander and command sergeant major

of U.S. Army Garrison Japan would liketo remind family housing residents thatthey are responsible for the proper care andmaintenance of the yards surrounding theirdwelling units. Residents are responsibleto maintain up to 50 feet in every direction.In addition, residents are to rake their lawnsafter mowing and are to remove all deadfoliage. For more information, please referto the Family Housing Handbook that wasissued to each family upon being assigneda dwelling unit.

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

6; Express Mail: Dec. 13

Sexual Assault Preventionand Response ProgramSexual assault is a criminal offense that has

no place in the Army. Every Soldier who

is aware of a sexual assault should report

it immediately It is punishable under the

Uniform Code of Military Justice and other

federal and local civilian laws. USAG-J

Camp Zama Sexual Assault Hotline:

882# or 090-9395-8909 (24/7 response).

USAG-J Torii Station: 090-6861-8042 (24/7

response). Army Sexual Assault Prevention

and Response Program website:http://www.

sexualassault.army.mil.

TORII STATION, Okinawa Soldiers

from Okinawas 505th Quartermaster Bat-

talion had a rare opportunity to practice their

skills at the hand grenade range Thursday

at Camp Hansen.

Grenade ranges and weapon ranges are

some clear examples of how the [noncom-

missioned ofcers] in our unit use every

opportunity to professionally develop their

Soldiers and prepare them for all the chal-

lenges they may encounter throughout their

military careers, said Command Sgt. Maj.

Greg Binford of the 505th QM Bn.

A range cadre consisting of an ammuni-

tion detail, lane safety, ofcer in charge,

range safety ofcer and range NCOIC

reviewed safety requirements and properprocedures before the Soldiers headed out

to the range.

For a lot of Soldiers, this is the rst

time theyve touched a grenade since

basic training, said Sgt. 1st Class David

Christiansen, range NCOIC. This is an

opportunity for us to make sure they get the

training they need not only for the Global

War on Terrorism, but also for their basic

soldiering skills.

First, they went to the practice range

where they were required to have 10

good throws before graduating to the live

range.

505th Soldiers fine-tune grenade skillBy Lauren Hall

Torii Station Public Affairs

This training provides us with an op-

portunity to get the Soldiers out here and

build their condence, said Lt. Col. Ken-

neth Leeds, commander of the 505th. We

started off today with practice grenades that

have a fuse, make a popping sound and give

off a small amount of white smoke when

activated.

The practice grenade, the M228 Fuze, is

a training device that has a steel safety pin,

a pull ring and a safety clip.

We made sure that everything was set

up according to the way we planned the day

prior, said Sgt. 1st Class Jeffrey Demming,

range OIC. We practiced the drills as s

as possible so no one was injured.

Two Marine explosive ordnance de

experts made sure all of the grenades

accounted for following the training.

Navy Corpsmen were nearby in the eve

any injuries or heat-related problems.

Our troops and the civilian membe

our command are great at running the d

battalion mission of providing fuel t

the Department of Defense organizat

on Okinawa, said Binford. However

also need to continually train and me

our Soldiers in their Warrior Tasks.

Photo by Laure

TORII STATION, Okinawa A Soldier fr om the 505th Quart ermaster Batt alion thra practice hand grenade during training condu cted Thursday at Camp Hansen


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Festive observation celebrates Hispanic heritagBy Dustin Perr y

Torii Editor

Alexander Laborde Padron plays guitar Friday duri ngCamp Zamas Hispanic Heritage Month observation.

Photos by Dustin

Diego Paez and Carla Lobos dance Friday at the Community Activity Center duCamp Zamas Hispanic Heritage Month observation. The guest speaker was Elizab

Spears, chief of the Central Accounting Ofce for U.S. Army Garrison Japan

The culture, diversity and historical

contributions of Hispanic-Americans

were celebrated Friday during an annual

observance held at the Community Activity

Center here.

The event featured lively song and danceperformances, a sampling of authentic La-

tino foods, and remarks from a distinguished

guest speaker as well as the commander of

the 78th Signal Battalion, the unit respon-

sible for presenting the observance.

In his opening remarks, Lt. Col. Curtis

Tygart mentioned the contributions of

Hispanic-Americans who serve in the U.S.

military while noting the rich traditions

and cultures they bring to the social fabric

of the Army.

Six percent of our ofcer corps, 8

percent of our warrant ofcers, 12 percent

of our enlisted ranks, and 6 percent of our

Army civilians are of Hispanic heritage,

said Tygart. The Army is strong in large

part because of this diversity.The centerpiece of the event was a pair

of performances carried out onstage at the

CAC. The rst, a dazzling demonstration

of the tango, was brought to life by dancers

Diego Paez and Carla Lorena Lobos. The

pair blazed around the stage in precise uni-

son during the dance, which has its origins

in 1800s Argentina and Uruguay.

The second performer was Tokyo-based

guitarist Alexander Laborde Padron and

his band. The trio lled the auditorium

with the sounds of Latin jazz, bolero andcumbia music.

Elizabeth Spears, a Navy spouse and

chief of the Central Accounting Ofce for

U.S. Army Garrison Japan, was the guest

speaker. During her speech, she said it was

an honor to attend the event and talk about

her heritage.

The Hispanic-American experience

is a long and important component of

the American experience, said Spears.

Though Hispanics are diverse, we have

a huge inuence in America: food, music,

dance and tradition. [This] diversity adds

color and spice to our human race.

Its important to remember and un-

derstand the unique history, culture and

perspectives of our Hispanic origin, addedSpears.

Spears was born at Cannon Air Force

Base in Clovis, N.M. Her mother is original-

ly from Chihuahua, Mexico,

while her father was born

and raised in San Diego. In

2004, Spears along with

her twin sister and her father

began a family business

that is part of the Hispanic

Chamber of Commerce in

San Diego.

Hispanic Heritage Month

began as a weeklong ob-

servance in 1968 when it

was approved by President

Lyndon Johnson. In 1988,

President Ronald Reaganexpanded it to cover Sept.

15 through Oct. 15.


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Community Calendar

SCHOOL NEWSOnline tutoringRound-the-clock professional tutors who can assist with homework, studying, test

preparation, rsum 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 sta-

tus, 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: 263-8081 oc. 6: Pottery Day

oc. 8: Closed (Training holiday)

oc. 11: Closed (Columbus Day)

oc. 14: Fall Cleanup Day

SHA Child Development Center: 267-6153 F: Character Counts Parade (2:30 p.m.)

ts: Fire Prevention Day (2:30 to 3:30 p.m.)

Ws: National Child Health Day

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 or

SAS at 267-6013.

John O. Arnn Elementary: 267-6602 F: Mid-term of 1st Quarter (Progress reports available)

m: PTO Executive Board Meeting at 2:45 p.m.

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

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

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

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 an

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

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

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

dodea.edu.

Visit the Web at www.arnn-es.pac.dodea.edu for information pertaining to Joh

Arnn Elementary.

Zama American Middle School : 263-4040 Z ac m Sch P tch ogzis scheduled to h

a board meeting Oct. 12 at 3:15 p.m. in the Zama Middle School Information Cen

The meeting is open to all parents and any community members who are interested.

November and December meetings are scheduled to be held the second Monday of

month at the same time and location. To join the PTO or for an update of current eve

visit https://sites.google.com/site/zmspto/or [email protected].

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

American High School.

Hs [email protected]

Whats HappeningOutside the Gate?

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UpcomingOngoing Events

ZAHS Homecoming Parade, Oct. 29Zama American High Schools homecoming parade is

scheduled to be held Oct. 29 beginning at 3 p.m.

Bike Rodeo and Police Car ExhibitDate: Friday, Time: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Location: Sagamihara Housing Area, Parking lot (Behind

Arnn Elementary School)The safety training will be taught by Sagamihara City

Police and Sagawa Delivery Express. Call 263-8379 for

more information.

Stop-N-Swap by Red CrossThe American Red Cross invites you to participate in a

childrens clothing swap. If you have gently used clothing,

sizes Newborn to 4T come on out. Its also great time to

swap Halloween costumes.

Date: Oct. 7, Time: 10 a.m.

Location: ACS community room. Pre-registration is

required. Call 263-3166 for details.

Post-Combat Stress SupportA special support group to assist those experiencingsymptoms of post-combat stress is offered from 11:30a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays in the community room at

Army Community Services. For more information, callGary 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

[email protected] 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 identication purposes,

all basketball goals are to be labeled with the sponsorsname and dwelling unit number. Unlabeled basketball goals

left in common areas may be conscated 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.

Chinas National Foundation Daor Kokkei-setsu@ Yokohama Ch

Town, Oct . 12 to 3 p.m.: Parade; 4 to 8 p.m.: Lion Dance performan

Awa Odori Dance Performance Fesval in JR Kawasaki Station East Earea, Oct. 2Awa Odori is one of the famous traditional folk daperformances in Japan. It originally comes from

Tokushima Prefecture on the Shikoku Island and has bperformed for 400 years. People dance in the street,

up-beat music played by Japanese instruments. Wo

wear summer cotton kimonos, or yukata, and dancformation. Men wear happi coats and tabi socks,

dance with more freedom. All the dancers keep their a

above their shoulders.

Yokohama Red Br ick Warehouse Otober Fest in Yokohama, Oct. 1-17

One of the greatest festivals in the KaPlain Kawagoe Matsuri in Kawagoe CSaitama Pref., Oct. 16-17This festival has been performed over 350 years. M

than 1,000 people will pull 17 oats throughout town, w

a spectacular display of rivalry as oats pass one anowhile playing music. When one oat comes across ano

oat, they should at each other and play their music lou

Kawagoe city is also known for their traditional Edo-s

storefronts or kurazukuri which are even older than

festival itself.


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Communitywww.torii.army.mil TORII September 30, 2010

College Preparation Classes offered at Zama Youth CenteB ts nkh

Torii Staff

College Preparation Classe

Oct. 6: Applying for College IIOct. 20: Paying for CollegeNov. 3: Paying for College IINov.17: Going to College

Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.Location: Camp Zama Youth Cente

Photo by Tetsuo Nak

Maria Jackson, right, the head facilitator fo r College Preparation Classes, shinformation on how to apply for college Sept. 22 at the Camp Zama Youth CenMore than 25 parents and s tudents from grades seven through 12 attended.

More than 25 people, including parents

and students from grades seven through

12 in the Camp Zama community had the

opportunity to obtain the information about

scholarships and applying for higher educa-

tion during a college preparation class held

Sept. 22 at the Camp Zama Youth Center.

The classes are run by Maria Jackson,

the chief facilitator of CPC, in collabora-

tion with Camp Zama Youth Services. The

classes are aimed at parents and students

to provide them an understanding of what

they need to do to prepare for apply to and

attending college. There are total of six

classes are scheduled, which focus on dif-

ferent topics that are discussed by various

guest speakers and volunteers.

The preparation is very important togo to college, said Jackson. You need to

make sure you have all the classes you need

to take. You need to make sure that you take

SAT and ACT [tests] because the higher your

scores are, the more [scholarship] money

will be available for you. So its important

to get the information you need.

In the class, Jackson goes over differ-

ent topics on preparing for college, such

as how to ll out application forms and

how to pick entry-essay topics. She also

stresses the importance of volunteer hours

when applying for a scholarship. Volunteer

hours are one of the most important factors

toward getting a scholarship, said Jackson.

From her research, most colleges desire at

least 70 hours of volunteer service fromapplicants. There are also Zama American

High School teachers who attend the class

to assist their students.

I think people are becoming more aware

of what types of scholarships are out there,

said Jackson. Because before, people

thought that you can get a scholarship only

if you play sports. They didnt know much

about academic scholarships.

There are various academic scholarships

available, said Jackson, including those

based on a students nationality, their major,

or whether they are the rst member of their

family to attend college. Jackson is working

to compile a list of scholarships offered at

Camp Zama. She also researches which are

available for students who plan to attend

Japanese universities.I came here to get to nd out what

resources we can take advantage of, and

the different ways to apply for scholarships

for my daughter through the military, said

Lourdes Rivas, a parent. I dont want to

wait until the last minute.

Camp Zama Youth Services has sched-

uled a College Fair from 5 to 7 p.m.

Thursday at the Youth Center. There will

be booths with representatives from vari-

ous universities to share information about

schools. Youth Services also obtained bro-

chures from several universities who will

not be able to send representatives to the fair,

and whose potential students are unable to

visit the campus. The event will be open to

all Camp Zama community members.

Weve been blessed with children who

will be able to go to university with full

academic scholarships, said Jackson. And

Im sharing my knowledge and experiences

so that parents can help their children suc-

ceed, because I really believe that children

are our future.

Fire Prevention Week activities to begin SundayFire Prevention Week 2010 is scheduled to be held

from Sunday through Oct. 9. A re truck will be dis-

played Sunday outside the Camp Zama Post Exchange

from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Sagamihara Family HousingArea Commissary from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., and during a

parade from 2:30 to 3 p.m. at SFHA.

Fire Prevention Week is to commemorate the Great

Chicago Fire of 1871 and to promote the importance of

re prevention. The theme for this years observance is

Smoke Alarms: A Sound You Can Live With.

Smoke alarms save lives. Working smoke alarms

reduce the chances of dying in a re by half. Roughly

two-thirds of reported home re deaths are in those

with no smoke alarms or with smoke alarms that d

not work.

Smoke alarms are installed in each government hous

ing units on U.S. Army Garrison Japan installationIt is important to test smoke alarms by pushing the tes

button at least once a month to ensure they are in goo

working condition.

For off-base residents, the installation of smok

alarms in each bedroom and kitchen area is mandates i

Zama and Sagamihara cities by the end of May 2011

For more information on Fire Prevention Week

call the Fire Prevention Ofce at 263-3360, 263-462

or 263-3356.

Free cooking class offers course in Japanese cuisin

Photo by Dustin

Reiko Kennison, right, sho ws Ana Gentilia how to fo rm an onigiriball into a triangle Monday during a free monthly cooking clas

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Torii Editor

Showing American parents

who reside in Japan how to pre-

pare simple yet classic native

dishes is the intent behind a free

cooking class offered monthly ata child development center here,

says the chef who serves as the

instructor.

Reiko Kennison, a cook at

the Sagamihara Family Housing

Area CDC, adds that the class is

an opportunity for her to dispel

stereotypes about what constitutes

traditional Japanese cuisine.

Previous dishes Kennison

has given instructions on how

to prepare include yakisoba, a

popular fried-noodle dish, and

okonomiyaki, a type of pancake

made with pork and vegetables

and topped with mayonnaise rather

than maple syrup.

Kennison decides what dishes

to prepare based on items that can

be purchased at military commis-

saries, thus making it convenient

for parents in the community to

nd the necessary ingredients.

Before, maybe parents would

be at the commissary and see

something and wonder, Whats

this? says Kennison. But now

they know what those items are

used for and they can make the

dishes themselves.

During a class Monday, held

right inside the kitchen at the

CDC, Kennison showed a group

of parents how to prepare a staple

of both childrens and adults lunchboxes across the country: onigiri, a

seaweed-wrapped rice ball usually

lled with tuna, pickled plums, or

dried sh akes.

Kennison gave step-by-step

instructions on how to rst scoop

a small amount of rice into a bowl,

place on top a single spoonful of

the lling in this case, a mayon-

naise and tuna mix cover the

lling with more rice,

then remove the ball

of rice and shape it

into a triangle. She

then showed the at-

tendees how to wrap

the ball with a single

sheet of seaweed.

The majority of

parents who attend the

class are eager to learn

about new foods and

how to prepare them,

says Kennison. Ana

Gentilia, whose at-

tendance at Mondays

class was her rst,

says she regularly purchases oni-

giri at convenience stores outside

the installation and wanted to learn

how to make them herself.

Im new to Japan, and explor-

ing new foods is kind of difcult

for me if I dont have somebody

else to try it with or help me, saidGentilia. I like experiencing new

things like this. It was surprising

how easy it is to make.

The scheduled dish for Octo-

bers class is Japanese curry. The

classes are of course free, but sign-

up is required and there is a space

limitation on how many students

can attend. For more information,

call 267-6348.


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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, callthe 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 Others

Wanted

Other local positions

Pets

Vehicles for sale

http://www.aafes.com/ems/pac/zama.htm267-6111

fry

6:30 p.m......Dinner for Schmucks (PG-13) 114 minutes

9 p.m..................................The Town (R) 125 minutes

stury

6:30 p.m.............Charlie St. Cloud (PG-13) 99 minutes

9 p.m..................................The Town (R) 125 minutes

suny

3:30 p.m.....Cats & Dogs: Revenge of Kitty Galore (PG) 82 minutes

6:30 p.m......Dinner for Schmucks (PG-13) 114 minutes

fry

7 p.m...........Legend of the Guardians (PG) 90 minutes

9:30 p.m.....Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps (PG-13) 136minutes

stury

4:30 p.m......Legend of the Guardians (PG) 90 minutes

7 p.m.....................Vampires Suck (PG-13) 82 minutes

9:30 p.m.....Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps (PG-13) 136minutes

suny

3 p.m...........Legend of the Guardians (PG) 90 minutes

5:30 p.m................Vampires Suck (PG-13) 82 minutes

8 p.m.......... .Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps (PG-13)136minutes

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

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Adoption Seminar, Sept 11th, 2010, KaAir Base, Shilling Community Center, T11-1:30pm

ZCsa et Mt Wt shp: located bethe dry cleaners on Camp Zama, carries vinJapanese items and collectibles. Store hourevery Tuesday and the 2nd and 4th Saturdof the month from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Prfrom the shop go back to the communit

scholarships and welfare grants. For additinformation please call 263-5533. Stop oand check it out.

JaPaNese sPoUse ClUB: Would youto socialize with other Japanese spouses, more about being a military spouse, share experiences and support with others? If so, pcall Meg at 263-8327 or e-mail jsczama@gmcom for more information.

PCSing? I recently arrived and would lohave your owers (potted or planted) forquarters. Email me [email protected]

Kybrt, rummr wnt: (B3 orpiano). Zama-based rock band looking for mamusicians to play rock, blues, and couEquipment and gig availability required.more information, call Ron at 263-8277.

Rising Sun Lodge 151, F&AM. Stated Me1st Thursday of every month at the Masonic BSagami Depot. For more information [email protected]; website: risingsunlodgecom; or call Dave 080-3467-7881.

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Mh : The USAG-J Garrison Chaplains

ofce is looking for a qualied individualto contract for the conducting of the annual performance of Handels Messiah. Qualiedindividuals must have conducted orchestras andchoirs in a semi-professional to professionallevel and are in the possession of a BA orhigh education in the eld of Music or MusicConducting. The non-personal service contractconsists of 11-12 rehearsals which includeamateur as well as professional choir andprofessional orchestra members for a one timeperformance of Handels Messiah. The contractoris to provide:A professional orchestra with 10 20 players, Professional choir members to aidamateur choir members, Professional soloists,A pianist for all rehearsals and the performance.POC is SSG Thompson at 263-8068. Pleaseapply by 1600, 10 September 2010

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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.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]

engh tchr: Sagami Home EnglishSchool is looking for Native English speakers toteach English in their homes on the weekends.

Please contact Tammy DeYoung at: [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

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spct,CYS, RFT, NF-03, $30,000 - $35,000,Close: October 07, 2010

CYs atnt fcty drctr, CYS, RFT, NF-03, $28,000 - $34,000, Close: October 7,2010

CYs intruct n Prgrm spct,CYS,NF-04, RFT, $34,500 - $37,000, Close: October11, 2010

CYs fcty drctr, CYS, NF-04, RFT,$45,000 - $50,000, Close: October 7, 2010

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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 fortraining 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 t chr : 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, intrmtt nt (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, intrmtt nt (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.

Bkkpr/ int rn accuntnt:The WestPacic Girl Scouts is looking for a bookkeeper tomaintain all nancial records, produce monthlynancial statements, perform other functionsnecessary to the position. Must be familiarwith accounting procedures and principles, MSExcel and other accounting software. Full time,

competitive pay with great benets for someonewith SOFA status. Please apply with a resumeto [email protected] or by calling Pamat 263-3597; resume may also be dropped offat the Girl Scout ofce in Bldng 533.

05 Nn fry Z/350Z: Dark MetallicGrey with auburn leather seats, Nismo Body,Immaculate Condition, Custom Design, 20/19VIP Luxury Wheels, HKS exhaust system,Drill/Slot Rotors, Power everything, New JCI,TV, NAV, Mini Disc, Keyless, 6CD, Awesomesound: $14.800 OBO, PCSing. Call 090-8517-9568 (3)

97 Nn sunn y: $950. JCI valid til Apr 2012.A/C, power windows. Runs great. Mio/TerryLett at 773-307-3072/263-8796.

04 Ymh, YZf R1: Immaculate Condition,Like New, Met Silver/Drk Grey, Limited color,16,400km, Carbon Fiber parts, Garage kept,TOCE Extreme exhaust, Vortex racing sprocket/gold chain, Double wind screen, Pilot Power2CT Tires, New JCI, Everything included $8,500OBO, PCSing. Call, 090-8517-9568 (3)

04 dRZ400: JCI to June 2012, great tires, shiny

conversational group classes. One requires tr

to Tama and is very accessible by car. Me

times are the 1st and 3rd Sat. from 10:30

noon for one class and Sat. from 3 to 4

for the second. Pay is 7,500 and 3,000hour respectively. Call 090-549-6725 or e-

[email protected].

intructr: Arts and Crafts Center s

instructors to teach sewing, water color painwashi paper craft and/or acrylic paint arts.

looking for contracted framer who has at three years experience in framing produc

For more information, call Nodera-san at

4412.

paint, 25K KM, no rust or dents, very clean.Jet kit and after market exhaust are the onlymods. All original parts come with it. $1995.Call 090-3451-0524 or 267-6525 [email protected] (4)


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sPoRTs & fiTNessTORII September 30, 2010www.torii.army.mil

Your Weekly Dose

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: 1

p.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 medcare 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 ad

you on what options are available.

Sports Briefs

SHA Loop RunThe sixth annual, two-mile SHA Loop Ru

scheduled to be held 9 a.m. on Oct. 30 a

Sagamihara Family Housing Area, sta

behind the swimming pool. There will b

fee for this event. Register at the Yano Fi

Center issue counter by 5 p.m. on Oct. 25. T

will be no registration on the day of the The packet pick-up will be from 8 to 8:30

by the Narita bus stop. Commanders Cup p

will be awarded for this event. Awards wi

presented to the top two men and women

age category (18 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49

to 59 and 60-plus years). Runners are encaged to run in Halloween costumes. First-

second-place awards will presented to the

costumes. For more information, call 263-

or 263-7980.

Learn-to-Swim ProgramRegistration for the October session of the Leto-Swim program at Yano Fitness Center wiheld through Oct. 6. Weekend sessions (Satuand Sunday) will be held Oct. 9 through N6, and weekday sessions (Monday, Wedneand Friday) will be held Oct. 13 through NoFor more information, call 263-4664.

Free Fitness ClassesA variety of free tness classes are offere

Yano Fitness Center:supr Crcut C : Monday and Wednesnoon to 12:30 p.m. Friday, 5:30 to 6 p.m.Unt PT Trnng: Tuesday, 6:30 to 7:30 (Call tness coordinator at 263-5656 four win advance to reserve time slot and progrequest.)Pt: Tuesday, beginning at 9 a.m.Hgh intnty n Cr Trnng:Wedne5:30 to 6:30 p.m.TBC Yg: Friday, beginning at noon.Prn Trnng/Cnuttn: Limdays and times, by appointment only. For minformation or to make an appointment,263-4664 or 263-5656.

KADENA AIR BASE, Okinawa More than 60 Soldier s and family m embers assi gned to the 1st Battali on, 1st Air DefenseArtillery, and the 58th Signal Battalion participated in the 11th annual Kadena Special Olympics Fun Run held Saturdayat the Air Base. The Kadena Special Olympics transcends stereotypes, politics , nationalities and communiti es. The spiritof the Special Olympics is foremost a spirit of joy, but also one of courage, integrity, pride and respect. It is a spiri t ofacceptance that also transcends geographic, social and political bound aries. The Kadena Special Olympics is sch eduledto take place Nov. 6. For more information or to volunteer, visit the KSO website at www.kadenaspecialolympics.com.

Olympic spiritPhoto by Chip Steitz


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