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Serving the U.S. Army Japan community

www.torii.army.mil VOL. 39, NO. 23

June 9, 2011

INSIDE the TORII2 News

4 Calendar

5 Community

6 Classieds

7 Sports

8 Travel

Photo by Dustin Per

Sliding ScoutsTomoe Takahashi, center, a member of the Girl Scouts of Japan’s Troop 2 in Kanagawa, slides down a hill Saturday at Dewey Park with help from fellow Troomembers Kotone Suzuki, left, and Kazuna Natsume, right. Eight Troops were invited by the Camp Zama Boy and Girl Scouts for a picnic following the completioof Operation Backpacks, an initiative to provide various items for children affected by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. For more on this story, see Page 5

Gates: U.S. remains committed to ties with Asi

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii – There will

be no “slackening” of U.S. commitment to

Asia, even as the nation goes through tough

nancial times, Defense Secretary Robert

M. Gates said here on May 31.

The secretary stopped in Hawaii on his

way to the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singa-pore, held Friday through Sunday, where

he delivered the message that America is

committed to Asia.

“We are a Pacic nation. We will remain

a Pacic nation,” Gates said during a short

news conference on the docks alongside the

USS Missouri. “We will remain engaged

By Jim Garamone

American Forces Press Service

and continue relationships with friends,

partners, allies in Asia.”

The secretary also commented on Afghan

President Hamid Karzai’s strident expres-

sion of outrage over civilian casualties in

Afghanistan. The secretary said he didn’t

know the specics of an incident in Af -

ghanistan’s Helmand province that caused

Karzai’s outburst, but noted that “this is a

continuing challenge we face in the warthat we ght in Afghanistan.”

A joint Afghan and coalition investiga-

tion, he added, will get to the bottom of

the incident.

“I think the joint investigations of these

See ASIA, Page 3



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NEWS

Zama Briefs

CIF closureThe Central Issue Facility is scheduled

to be closed from June 20 through 24 in

order to conduct its required semiannual

inventory. The CIF will be open for

emergency issuance and turn-in services.

For emergencies, call Mr. Bishop at 263-5880 or Mr. Sakata at 263-7454.

Cooling season to beginThe Directorate of Public Works is

preparing air-conditioning systems for the

upcoming cooling season. This requires

temporarily shutting off both heating and

cooling capabilities in most buildings in an

effort to reduce energy consumption.

Daytime cooling will begin when the

ve-day indoor air heat index reaches 76

degrees or higher – and end when it reaches

78 degrees or less – between the hours of 5

a.m. and 10 p.m.

Nighttime cooling will begin when the

ve-day outside air heat index reaches 74

degrees or higher – and end when it goesbelow that temperature – between the hours

of 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.

The cooling-season temperature for

occupied working and living spaces will be

maintained in the range 72 to 76 degrees.

During unoccupied periods, temperatures

will be maintained in the range 80 to 90

degrees.

Exceptions will be granted if DoD

standards require otherwise. The use of

personal cooling or heating devices requires

a supervisor’s written approval and can only

be used when the area is occupied.

Due to the electrical energy decit faced

by Japan and U.S. Forces Japan installations,

additional energy-conservation measures

may be adopted in order to meet peak energydemand reductions during the summer

months of June through September.

Call 263-4613 or 263-4274 for more

information.

‘You Made the Grade’Now 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-lled

booklet. 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 bondworth 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 information

about “You Made the Grade.”

Outgoing USAG-J commandemakes nal visit to OkinawaStory and photo by Lauren Hall

Torii Station Public Affairs

TORII STATION, Okinawa – Col. Perry

Helton made his nal trip to Okinawa andTorii Station as commander of U.S. Army

Garrison – Japan last week before his change

of command scheduled for June 22.

“The last few times I’ve come to town

it’s been raining, so it’s good to see the sun

shining here this time,” he said.

Helton’s schedule during his visit in-

cluded a combined community information

exchange meeting at Kadena Air Base’s

Rocker Noncommissioned Ofcer Club,

held Thursday with about 75 representatives

from Kadena, Camp Foster and Torii Station

and organizations such as the Exchange, the

Defense Commissary Agency and senior

military spouses.

The commander also presided over an

award program and town hall meeting Fri-

day at Torii Station, recognizing Staff Sgt.Christopher Perry, Sgt. 1st Class Antonio

Quinones and 1st Lt. Juan Perez for sup-

porting and volunteering their time in sup-

port of the annual Army Emergency Relief

campaign. He presented each of them with

a certicate of appreciation.

“Everyone knows the importance of AER

and what it does for our Soldiers and their

families,” said Helton. “Thank you for all

the great work that you did in support of

the garrison being able to execute this mis-

sion and for us being able to get our AER

objectives accomplished.”

Helton also presented Tammy Dockins

with a certicate of appreciation for volun-

teering a total of 1,200 hours of her time

in support of Army family teambuilding,which he said signicantly enhanced the

quality of life for the Army in Okinawa

community.

“Before I present this award, I want to

say that there is no other individual who has

shown more love and dedication to United

States Army Japan [and] to all of our units

assigned in Okinawa, regardless of what

uniform they wear,” said Helton. “After we

hired her away from her volunteer roles, we

thought that it would only be appropriate that

we say ‘thanks’ for her contributions. Not

being paid one nickel, she did it out of love,

duty and sacrice for her fellow man.”

Dockins, a community life specialist

with Army Community Service, was also

presented with a free two-night stay at the

Torii Beach cabins.

“As I’ve always said, I don’t do it be-

cause of what I think I’m going to get,” saidDockins, “I do it because I know what the

men and women in uniform do every day,

whether it’s here in Okinawa or, like my

daughter in Afghanistan, what it takes

us to live the lives we live today.

“If it weren’t for them – if it weren’

the civilian workforce, if it weren’t for

family members who make sacrices

in and day out – we wouldn’t be living

way we do right now,” added Dockins.

volunteering my time, it’s just a small

of what these folks have done for my

my daughter’s life, my family’s lives

for all of yours.”

Before leaving Okinawa, Helton also

with Secretary of the Army John McH

10th Support Group Commander Col. La

Koenig and other senior leaders from

Army and the Air Force, as well as nearl

military spouses to discuss issues affecfamilies in a joint base environment, suc

military family housing, budget constra

and civilian hiring freezes.

(From left): Col. Perry Helton , commander of U.S. Army Garris on – Japan, presecerticates to Staff Sgt. Christopher Perry, Sgt. 1st Class Antonio Quinones and

Lt. Juan Perez (not pictured) for their volunteer work during a ceremony Frida



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A meeting with the SecretaryTORII STATION, Okinawa – Secretary of the Army John McHugh, left, speaks to approximately 50 servicemembers’ spouses Monday at the Coral Cove Club her

during a community exchange meeting in which he and other military leaders from U.S. Army Japan, the 10th Support Group and U.S. Army Garrison – Japaaddressed various quality-of-life issues that impact Soldiers and their families. Questions focused on issues relating to housing, deployments, the uniqueness o

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ASIA, from Page 1

incidents when they happen are important so we can mutu-

ally gure out what happened and what, if anything, went

wrong,” he said.

Gates also pointed out that the Taliban have no regard

for civilian lives and have been responsible for roughly 80percent of the civilian casualties in Afghanistan. They are

not even seeking to shield themselves in civilian communi-

ties, he added, but are actively using improvised explosive

devices to kill men, women and children.

“The Afghan people have put up with 30 years of war,

and I think President Karzai is reecting the pain and suf -

fering that the Afghan people have endured,” he said. “At

the same time, he and the Afghan people recognize that

we are their ally. We are their friend, and we are trying to

develop the capability to protect themselves so that theAfghan people can see an end to the problem.”

Gates received a tour of the USS Missouri during his

short stay here. He previously had visited the USS Arizona

Memorial. The Japanese sunk the Arizona during th

tack on Pearl Harbor that sparked U.S. involvemen

World War II.

The Missouri, moored about 100 meters from the

morial, was where the Japanese surrendered to the a

Sept. 2, 1945, to end the war.

“Visiting this ship and looking at the memorial toUSS Arizona the day after Memorial Day serves

reminder of all those who served and made the supr

sacrice for our country,” Gates said.



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Community Calendar

SCHOOL NEWSZama Child Development Center: 263-4992

SHA 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 or

SAS at 267-6013.

John O. Arnn Elementary : 267-6602

e s J 16: June 16 is the nal day of the 2010-2011 school year, and

here are the student release times for all Camp Zama-based schools:

• a e Sch: Dismisses at 11:15 a.m.

• Z ac m Sch: Dismisses at 11:10 a.m.

• Z ac Hgh Sch: Dismisses at 11:10 a.m.

Bus transportation will be provided for those students who are eligible. As a reminder to

all families, the schools’ main ofces will remain open during the course of the summer

months for ongoing student registration and family support. For more information, call

Arnn at 267-6602; ZAMS at 263-4040); or ZAHS at 263-3181.

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

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.

Zama American Middle School : 263-4040

Visit 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 Z

American High School.

Child , Youth and School Services: 263-4500

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 educat

It’s up to U to turn yourself around. The teen center staff is here for U! Join us Tues

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

Motor pool safety stand-downService at the Directorate of Logistics’ Transportation Motor

Pool will be suspended today in order to conduct a safety

stand-down training event. Services not affected include the

school buses and the Narita Airport shuttle. All passengers

needing ofcial transportation to or from Haneda Airport

will need to acquire commercial transportation on this day,

or contact the Ground Transportation Desk at 263-3772 for

special instructions.

Camp Zama food court eventsThe Subway and Anthony’s Pizza mascots are scheduled

to make an appearance at the Camp Zama food court today

from 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. A cake-cutting ceremony

is also scheduled to be held from 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. to

celebrate the Army Birthday. Finally, another cake-cutting

ceremony is scheduled to be held from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m.

on June 20 to celebrate Subway’s anniversary. These events

are open to the entire community.

35th CSSB change of commandA change-of-command ceremony for the 35th Combat

Sustainment Support Battalion is scheduled to be held

beginning at 10 a.m. on Monday at Sagami General

Depot’s Samurai Field (in front of Bldg. 156-1). Lt. Col.

Stacy Townsend will relenquish command of the unit toLt. Col. Joseph O. Ritter.

Strong Bonds Marriage RetreatThe U.S. Army Japan and I Corps (Forward) Chaplain’s

Ofce is sponsoring a Strong Bonds Marriage Retreat that

will focus on the topics “Love, Sex and Intimacy” and

is scheduled for June 20 through 22 at the Hotel Okura

Tokyo Bay. Transportation, lodging and the majority of

meal costs will be paid for, and registration for the event

is open to all married U.S. Army personnel. Soldiers

must rst get signed permission from their rst sergeant

and commander to ensure accountability. On-site child

care will not be available during the retreat. To sign up or

for more information, call Tsuyoshi Toda at 263-4888 or

email [email protected]. Only a limited number

of slots are available.

Energy-saving noti ceDue to the current state of emergency and the limited

electrical power generation capability across Japan, the

following measures will be implemented immediately:

1. Turn off all unnecessary lights, especially in unused

ofce spaces, classrooms and conference rooms, and turn

down all remaining individual lighting levels where pos-sible.

2. Turn off Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning

(HVAC) Systems. If shutdown is not possible during this

heating season, turn thermostats down to 68 degrees or be-

low. Reduce settings to 55 degrees at the end of the day.

3. Turn off all appliances when not in use.

4. Maximize use of natural ventilation where feasible

and dress appropriately to maximize individual comfort.

5. Clean or replace your air-conditioner lters.

6. Maximize use of day-lighting in work areas an class-

rooms (use of sunlight in lieu of conventional power).

7. Set computers, monitors, printers, copiers, and other

business equipment to their energy-saving modes, and

turn them off if not in use and at the end of the day or as

instructed by the 78th Signal Battalion.

8. Minimize energy usage during peak demand hours

from 5 to 9 a.m. and 4 to 7 p.m. The major peaks occur from noon to 6 p.m. during normal work and school hours.

The energy use during this period can be reduced by “load

shedding,” thereby reducing the demand at the time the

Garrison needs it the most.

9. Use laptop computers (preferably on battery power

when possible). They consume 90 percent less energy than

standard computers.

10. If possible, do not make photocopies or print docu-

ments, and conduct all business electronically. Use e-mail

instead of sending memorandums and faxing documents.

11. Limit the use of your vehicle. If vehicles will be used,

implement carpooling and plan your trips accordingly. Use

the public mass transportation system when available.

Hs [email protected]

What’s Happening Outside the Gate?

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“ Sharaku,” one of the greatest mastof traditional Japanese woodblock pr

ing @ Tokyo National Museum, throuJune 12

One of the Japan’s Greatest Festiv“ Sanno Matsur i” @ Hie Jinja Shrine, kyo, June 7-17Featuring traditional ceremonies, rituals, a parad

children in traditional costumes, Shinto music and danc

and an open-air tea ceremony. Everyone is welcome to

a local folk-music and dance performance.

Thai Culture Festival 2011 @ Ueno PaTokyo, June 11-12

Ground Cherry Fair or Hohzuki-IchiAtago Ji nja Shrine, Tokyo , June 23-24It is said in Japan that people visiting Atago Jinja Sh

during this festival will take home 1,000 days’ worth of gluck. It is also said that the roots of the ground cherr

hohzuki, have a medical effect. Nowadays, Japanese e

it as a decoration when the fruit turns a bright orange

color, because red is believed to protect against evil.

Bangladesh Festival 2011 @ Yoyog i PaTokyo, June 18-19

*Some events may be cancelled or postponed at the

last moment.



Communitywww.torii.army.mil TORII June 9, 2011

After gathering enough food, clothes,

toys and hygiene items to ll 9,000 back -

packs that were then delivered to needy

children in northeastern Japan, the members

of Camp Zama’s Scout programs had a

reason to celebrate.

The Boy and Girl Scout organizations

did so with a picnic held Saturday at Dewey

Park here, during which they invited sister

Troops from Kanagawa, Shizuoka and

Tokyo – just some of their many partners

in “Operation Backpacks,” a two-month

collection and donation project initiated in

the days following the March 11 earthquake

and tsunami.

“Today was just [about], ‘Let’s get to-

gether, let’s eat together, and let’s celebrate

the end of a wonderful project,’” said AprilSnyder, the overseas committee chairwom-

an for Camp Zama’s Scout program.

One day after the earthquake and

tsunami, Camp Zama Scout masters got

together and began discussing ideas for

what they could do to help the thousands of

Japanese citizens who lost family members

and homes to the disaster, as well as those

who were displaced and living in temporary

shelters as a result, Snyder said. A proposal

was suggested to gather essential items and

send them to children in the affected areas,

and Operation Backpacks was born.

Throughout the next ve days, Boy and

Girl Scouts gathered snacks, clothing, blan-

kets, toiletry items and school supplies to

be organized by age and gender and placedinto new or used backpacks. On the rst

Saturday, the Scouts lled more than 300

backpacks, said Snyder.

This continued every Saturday with items

continuing to come in that had been either

donated or purchased by Scout members.

Soon, though, news of the project spread via

CAUSE FOR CELEBRATIONScouts culminate ‘Backpacks’ project with picniB ds P

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the U.S. Army Garrison – Japan’s Facebook page and media coverage. It was then that

Operation Backpacks “blew up really big,”

said Snyder.

“Every week, it just blossomed – to

500, 600, 1,200 [backpacks] – it was phe-

nomenal; it just kept on growing,” said

Snyder.

Photos by Dustin

U.S. and Japanese Girl Scouts play Saturday at Dewey Park during a picnic held to celebrate the completion of “ OperaBackpacks,” a donation project in which various essential items were collected and sent to children in northeastern Japan were affected by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. More than 9,000 backpacks were donated as part of the project.

Camp Zama Girl Scouts recite the Pledge of Allegiance Saturday at Dewey Parkfollowing the completion of the two-month Operation Backpacks project.

Boxes of various items and backpacksbegan arriving from individual citizens

and businesses from across the U.S., New

Zealand, throughout Europe and even the

country of Qatar, which donated 1,700

backpacks. Through the May 31 end date

of the project, more than 350 volunteers –

including members of eight Girl Scouts of

Japan Troops – took part in Operation

Backpack efforts.

During the picnic Sny-

der recognized the many

individuals, Army

units and other orga-

nizations that helped

make the project

such an overwhelm-

ing success, she

said. This includedthe Soldiers who co-

ordinated the shipment

and delivery of the

backpacks to children in

the Sendai, Miyagi and Iwate

prefectures.

“When the kids heard that something

got delivered, they just got pumped up,”

said Snyder. “I think [this project] was very

valuable for our organizations. It showed

our kids [by doing] one small thing, you

can affect the whole world. It was pretty

rewarding.”

Yuna Tachino, 10, said her Girl Scout

Troop gathered stuffed animals, clothessanitary items that were donated to Op

tion Backpacks and that she was prou

have taken part in the project.

“I am happy that the items we

brought comfort to those who are su

ing,” said Yuna. “I think [the Camp Z

Scouts] were so kind to invite us here. I h

to keep a good relationship betw

us and [them].”

Fellow Girl Scou

Japan Sumire Oh

17, praised the C

Zama Scouts for t

efforts in assis

citizens of their

country.

“I th ink

American Scohave a lot of ene

and enthusiasm

cause they began w

ing on this project v

quickly,” said Sumire. “I

very happy that I got to work on

project with them, I am very happy to

member of the Scouts, and I’m very pr

of this project.”

Organizations that donated items

backpacks included Snap-on Tools of

pan, children’s apparel company OshK

B’Gosh, and Manhattan Portage B

which sent 500 custom backpacks.



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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://

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Non-appropriated fund Pacic 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.

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oprtr), RD, NF-02, RFT, $9.29, Closes: November 30, 2011

CYs Prgrm act Hmwrk lb,

CYS, NF-03, RFT, $24,000 - $25,000, Close:June 16, 2011

l Ch n Yuth Prgrm atnt,

CYS, CY-02, RFT, $13.14 - $17.09, Close:June 20, 2011

Prgrm act (Pr-Knrgrtn),

CYS, NF-03, RFT, $27,500 - $35,500, Close:June 20, 2011

amntrt atnt: Girl Scouts isseeking a skilled ofce professional to supportGirl Scout Overseas West-Pacic at Camp Zama.Excellent computer and communication skillsa must. This regular part-time position (25-30)hours per week is available June 15. Send cover letter and resume to [email protected]

ant-Trrrm/frc Prtctn ntructr

wnt. 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 or send resume to [email protected].

subttut tchr: Zama American High/Middle School are currently accepting

applications for substitute teachers. U.S.citizenship and a high school diploma or GEDare required. For more information or anyquestions, please call 263-4005.

Phyc Thrp t, intrmttnt (240 hur):

Provides physical therapy service in the areasof physical disabilities, neuromuscular and psychosocial 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 Yoshiyasu. [email protected]. ALL applicants shallregister in the Central Contractor Registration(CCR) at www.ccr.gov.

Cthc orgnt: Description: Solicitation No. FA5209-11-T-0113, Location: CampZama, Japan. Job Description: This position

is to provide services as the Catholic Organistfor scheduled services and programs directlyassociated with the intent of supporting theCatholic religious service.Evaluation Factors:(1) Price (2) Resume (3) Interview. If youhave any questions, or for more information, please contact Ms. Akiko Ogawa at 225-2209or 042-551-6120. Email: akiko.ogawa.jp@

yokota.af.mil, Closing Date: 8 Jul 2011 16:30hours. Solicitation documents are also availableon website: https://www.fbo.gov/ (FederalBusiness Opportunities)

ftb Cchng: Volunteer AssistantFootball Coaches are being sought for Zama HighSchool. Interested individuals should consider their availability for daily after-school practices(1500-1730) as well as spring and preseason practices and games. Coaches meetings beginsoon. For more information please contactCoach Merrell at 263-3181 or steven.merrell@

pac.dodea.edu.

Tkwn ntructr: Child Youth & SchoolServices SkiesUnlimited program is looking

for a certied ATA Taekwondo instructor. If Interested please Contacted Nicholas Andrews,

instructional program specialist, at 263-4125

vuntr t U.s. army Gr rn Jp n Pt

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 your services.

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 or

Fridays!) Call for details. Derek PartingtonEnglish School, home 042-756-4483; cell090-3082-4439 or E-mail: partngtn@jcom.

home.ne.jp

Prt-tm engh tchr: Pay is ¥ 16,000 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 at [email protected] .

esl tchr: Seeking ESL teachers for twoconversational 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 [email protected].

Due to the recent contract with Allied Telresidential phone numbers with 263- and prexes have changed. If you are currrunning a classied ad in the Torii that lisout-of-date residential number as a poincontact and would like to change it to yourextension, send an e-mail to tetsuo.nakahar

us.army.milwith the updated phone numberTorii staff will work to ensure these changereected in future issues of the publication

100% of the prots will go to the Lions CInternational. Please visit the website hgivehopenippon.org/index.html and/or likfacebook page “Give Hope Nippon” andthe page!

Cub scut Pck 34: Cub Scouts Pack 34 mevery 2nd Thurs 18:30 Zama Scout Hut 533. Parents & Single-Soldier Volunteerwelcome. All boys grades 1 - 5 are encourag join us for great learning experiences, char building and fun! Contact Cubmaster royu

ybb.ne.jp 090-6042-0797.

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 communitscholarships 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.

97 Tyt ipu m: $2000, new tires, battery, and brakes.JCI til May 2012, can seat 7 with 3rd row.425-999-8866, [email protected]

32” sny Tv: with 4 inputs. $40, Available June28, 425-999-8866, [email protected]



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‘Best Ball’ golf tournamenA two-person “Best Ball” golf tournam

is scheduled to tee off at 6 a.m. on Jun

at the Camp Zama Golf Course. There

$20 entry fee, which does not include

rental or lunch. Payouts will be $100 for

place, $75 for second, $40 for third, and

for fourth. Gift certicates will be awarto the top four net nishers in each i

Current USGA handicaps are required

each participant. Registration is open to

rst 72 players to sign up, and the dead

to register is 6 p.m. on Tuesday. Call 2

3694 for more information.

NCAA All-Star Golf TeamTen members of the 2011 NCAA Wom

All-Star Golf Team are scheduled to pla

the Camp Zama Golf Course on June

To participate, the entry fee is $20.

263-3694 for more information.

Summer indoor soccer

Youth Sports and Fitness will offer coindoor soccer, or “Futsal,” to youth age

through 18. Registration will be held thro

June 10, and the season is scheduled t

held from June 25 through July 30.

263-4066 for more information.

Water aerobicsWater Aerobics classes are from 9 to

a.m. Monday, Wednesdays and Frid

from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays

Thursdays, from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesda

Yano Fitness Center. For more informat

call 263-3348.

Your Weekly Dose

Sports Briefs

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.

Host-nation hospitals do not operate in

same manner as in the U.S. Local hospita

not have to see you when you present at

ER. That is why we want you to call us r

our provider thinks this is a medical emergethat provider will engage our EMS staff inclu

a translator. Please carry an emergency w

card with information on who to call for m

cal assistance. These cards are available a

clinic and at various community events suc

CIE and Medical Morning.

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 feeling

or 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.

16 take on challenge of Zama’s inaugural duathlon

Athletes Double Down

By dutn Prr y

Torii Editor

The top male and female nishers in

Camp Zama’s inaugural duathlon both

said they competed in the event not for theaccolades, but rather for the physical chal-

lenge presented by the combined 10-mile

bicycle ride and 3.2-mile run.

“At my age, I like to compete against

myself – I like to see what I can do,” said

men’s winner Faron Cordrey, 48, assigned to

Naval Air Facility Atsugi, after completing

Saturday’s race with a time of 51 minutes,

16 seconds. “As you get older, you kind of

want to do more.”

Claiming rst place in the women’s di-

vision was Kelli Petersen, the deputy staff

judge advocate for U.S. Army Japan and I

Corps (Forward), who nished with a time

of 1:03:04. The duathlon succeeded in at-

tracting a diverse group of participants and

building morale among them, she said.“It’s motivating, and it makes you want

to work harder,” said Petersen. “You always

get some really competitive athletes, like

Faron, and then you get people like me,

who are just out here to have fun.”

The start line for the event was at Yano

Fitness Center, where the 16 competitors

took off on their bicycles on a route that

went through the middle of the installation

and around the Camp Zama Golf Course

for three laps.

“It was a smooth course, and the weather

was great,” said Petersen. “It’s a course I

normally train on anyway, so it was really

familiar.”

Photos by Dustin Perry

A participant in Saturday’s duathlon races to complete the 10-mile bicycle portion before transitioning to the 3.2-mile run.

Cordrey agreed, saying the roads on

Camp Zama were among the smoothest of

any military installation he’d ever biked

on, but nonetheless provided an ample

challenge.

“The hills were challenging,” said Cor-

drey. “Usually I try to get a steady pace on

the bike, but today I was trying to catch my

buddy so I kind of pushed a little harder.”

Upon returning to the start point, the

athletes dismounted their bicycles to begin

the run portion, which consisted of a single

lap around the bicycle route. Some took their

time during the transition, stopping to drink

water or change shoes, while others opted

to take off immediately after handing off their bikes to the race ofcials.

Event organizer Jane Kupkowski, who

also serves as Camp Zama’s tness coor-

dinator, said the intent of the duathlon was

to bring together servicemembers, civilians

and Japanese employees for an event that

would build morale and encourage physi-

cal activity.

“There was denitely a high interest

among the community for a duathlon,

triathlon and more races that we could

hold locally so they didn’t have to travel

to Yokosuka or Atsugi,” said Kupkowski.

“We’re building on our programs and hope

to have the duathlon and triathlon annually.

We just want to bring more events to the

community from [Morale, Welfare andRecreation].”

Reecting on his win, Cordrey reiter-

ated that he competes in events like a 300-

kilometer bicycle race across Japan and

last month’s “Off the Record” Triathlon at

U.S. Fleet Activity Yokosuka for the fun

and experience of interacting with the other

participants.

“It’s fun to win rst place, but if not, I

don’t take it too seriously,” he said. “I just

try to do my best and have fun with it.”

The second-place winners in the men’s

and women’s divisions were Brian Bellamy

and Sonomi Carlson, with times of 52:20

and 1:07:42, respectively.

Faron Cordrey, assigned to Naval Air

Facility Atsugi, nears the fnal stretchof a 3.2-mile run as part of Saturday’s

duathlon. Cordrey fnished frst overallwith a time of 51 minutes, 16 seconds.



Travel & CulTure8 June 9, 2011 TORII www.torii.army.m

Teru-teru-bozu, teru bozu

Do make tomorrow a sunny day

Like the sky in a dream sometime

If it’s sunny I’ll give you a golden bell



If you make my wish come true

We’ll drink lots of sweet rice wine



But if it’s cloudy and you are crying (i.e. it’s raining)

Then I shall snip your head off

In Japanese Romaji:

Teru-teru-bōzu, teru bōzu

Ashita tenki ni shite o-kure

Itsuka no yume no sora no yō ni

Haretara kin no suzu ageyo



Watashi no negai wo kiita nara

Amai o-sake wo tanto nomasho



Moshi mo kumotte naitetara

Sonata no kubi wo chon to kiru zo

(Song lyrics source: Wikipedia.org)

The rain-stopping power of

TERU TERU BOZU

Stoy nd photo by Ttso Nkh

Torii Staff

The Song of Teru Teru Bozu

The months of June and July are considered the rainy season (tsuyu) in Japan, which actually began a b

earlier than usual this year. During this time of year, you may witness Japanese people wishing for sunn

days during special occasions such as eld trips or other outdoor events by way of a unique method.

Teru teru bozu are traditional hand-crafted dolls made of white paper, cloth or tissue and stuffed wit

cotton or other soft material, then tied off with string to form a head. These dolls are believed to hav

magical powers that bring good weather. In Japanese, teru means “to shine” and bozu is a Buddhist pries

monk or boy.

The dolls are usually hung outdoors such as under the roof eaves or along a house’s balcony. If yo

pay attention, it is likely you will see these peculiar dolls when walking or driving down residential street

or even business districts outside the installation. They may look slightly familiar to those raised in theUnited States, but do not mistake them as leftover ghost decorations from Halloween.

It is said that teru teru bozu should be hung right side up to wish for a sunny day. If you see one hangin

upside down, it means that person is hoping for rain. Teru teru bozu are very popular with Japanese children

who frequently make and hang the dolls the day before a special outdoor activity such as a picnic.

The practice of hanging teru teru bozu began in Japan long ago, in the Heian Period (749-1185 A.D

The practice came from China, where people would put the dolls on the end of their brooms to swee

friendly spirits toward them. The practice has virtually vanished from China altogether, and for ages ha

been an almost exclusively Japanese custom. Early on, Japanese farmers would hang teru teru bozu around

their houses as a wish for good weather for their crops.

It takes less than three minutes to make a single doll. Keep that in mind if your summer plans fall o

a day during which rain is in the forecast.

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