torii u.s. army garrison japan weekly newspaper, dec. 9, 2010 edition

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Serving the U.S. Army Japan community

www.torii.army.mil VOL. 38, NO. 47December 9, 2010

INSIDE the TORII2 News4 Calendar

5 Community6 Classifeds

7 Sports8 Travel

Photo by Tetsuo Nakahara

Pound for poundSAGAMIHARA CITY, Japan Joshua Gentilia, 3, and Kokona Ochi, 5, pound mochi , or rice cake, together Thursday at Hosen Kindergarten in Sagamihara City.More than 30 children from the Camp Zama and Sagamihara child development centers were invited to Hosen for the schools annual Mochi Pounding Festival.

Equestrians hot to trot at annual BG Sams CupBy Dustin PerryTorii Editor

See BG SAMS, Page 3

TOKYO A group of medical studentsin Japan gathers every year to compete inan equestrian event that bears the name of an Army general who shared a passion forboth horse riding and health care.

The 62nd annual BG Sams Cup Com-petition was held Nov. 28 at Baji Park inTokyos Setagaya Ward, attracting futuredoctors, dentists and pharmacists fromseven medical universities who pursuethe sophisticated sport while meeting thedemanding obligations of their ongoingeducation.

Members of Camp Zamas medicalcommunity have regularly been invited toattend the event ever since the installationsmedical facility was also named after Brig.Gen. Crawford F. Sams in 2006.

Sams served as the Armys chief of thePublic Health and Welfare Section in Japanfollowing World War II and was instrumen-tal in improving the treatment of disease inthe country. A longtime fan of horseback riding, the general established an equestriancompetition for medical students in 1949and donated a trophy.

This year, nearly 50 young riders fromprestigious medical universities Showa,Tokyo Medical, Jikei, Keio, Yamanashi

and Shinshu as well as the Nippon Den-tal University were vying for the covetedaward.

We are very thankful that many Soldiersfrom the Sams Clinic came out to support thecompetition today, said Toshikazu Takagi,president of the Japan Medical, Dental andPharmaceutical Equestrian Federation.

Because these students will work inthe medical feld, they may have a chanceto work internationally, added Takagi. Iwant to give them the opportunity to interactwith different cultures through this event,and I want them to become better people bylearning about different cultures and lookingbeyond their local community.

Riders, dressed in formal empire-stylewear and sat atop elegant steeds, took turnstackling the course at Baji Park. They wererequired to guide their horse through 10sequential jumps and were graded basedon their form, total time and number osuccessful jumps. Even for experiencedriders, the course proved to be a tough oneMore than one competitor was thrown tothe ground from either falling after a jumpor because their horse hesitated at one othe three-bar fences and reared back on itshind legs.

More often than not, though, the rider


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Zama Briefs

Food Voucher ProgramThe U.S. Army Garrison Japan chap-

lains of ce is coordinating Camp Zamasannual Holiday Food Voucher Program to

provide DeCA vouchers to eligible Soldiersfor the holiday season. Applicants to the

program must rst ll out a request form.For more information, call Spc. EdwardWebb at 263-8066 or e-mail [email protected] .

Similac recallAbbott is initiating a proactive, voluntary

recall of certain Similac-brand powder in -fant formulas following an internal qualityreview that detected the remote possibilityof the presence of a small common beetlein the product produced in one productionarea in a single manufacturing facility.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administra -tion has determined that while the formulacontaining these beetles poses no immedi -ate health risk, there is a possibility thatinfants who consume formula containingthe beetles or their larvae could experiencesymptoms of gastrointestinal discomfortand refusal to eat.

If these symptoms persist for more thana few days, contact U.S. Army MedicalActivity Japan at 263-4127. For further information on this recall, visit http://simi -lac.com/recall/Default.aspx.

The recall of these powder infant formulasincludes:

Certa in Similac powder product linesoffered in plastic containers

Certain Similac powder productlines offered in eight-, 12.4- and 12.9-ounce cans

To immediately nd out if the product inyour possession is included in this recall, visitwww.similac.com/recall/lookup and type inthe 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 HousingManagement Division Building): Theroadway and loading dock fronting theHousing Management Division buildingis currently being repaved. Around-the-clock road closures are ongoing; pleaseuse alternate routes. Work is anticipated to

be completed before Christmas. Housingservices and operations will proceed as

usual, and Child Development Center operations will not be affected. Some

parking will be temporarily unavailable;however, alternate parking is available inthe lot between the Housing parking lot andthe CDC. The project is necessary to repair failing pavement, improve drainage, andincrease safety along the roadway frontingthe loading dock.The Directorate of PublicWorks apologizes for the inconvenience.For questions, call the DPW ContractsInspection Branch at 263-4097.

Christmas Mailing DeadlineExpress Mail: Dec. 13.

Photo by Dustin Perry

Show and tell(From left): Sgt. 1st Class Scott Newart, a crew chief assigned to the 78th Aviation Battalion, answers questions for KeiKoide, Takaaki Shirai and Kazue Sekiguc hi all reserve candid ates for the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force from ins idethe cabin of a UH-60 Black Hawk. The candidates toured Camp Zama on Thursd ay as part of their traini ng requir ements.


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D o you have a concern or an issue on your mind? Are you seeking a channel for your voice to be heard? Look no further. The Torii Newspaper welcomes all letters regardinissues or concerns involving the Camp Zama community as a whole. Critical letters should offer suggestions for resolutions as applicable. Letters or e-mails must besigned, but names will be withheld in publication upon request. The Torii Newspaper will protect the names of its sources if they so desire.Letters may be edited for content and length according to the Associated Press Stylebook and the Torii Style Guide.If you would like to have your voice heard in the Torii Newspaper, e-mail your letters to the deputy PAO at [email protected] , or send by regular mail to:

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

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

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

T RII Newspaper Commanding General: Maj. Gen. Michael T. Harrison Sr.Garrison Commander: Col. Perry HeltonGarrison Public Affairs Of cer: Edward H. Roper Editor: Dustin PerryStaff: Tetsuo NakaharaOkinawa Bureau Chief: Anastasia MorenoOkinawa Bureau Staff: Lauren Hall

BG SAMS, From page 1

Photos by Dustin Pe

A rider jumps hi s horse ov er a three-bar fence while competing in an event duringthe 62nd annual BG Sams Cup, held Nov. 28 at Baji Park in Setagaya, Tokyo .

Col. Craig Mears, center, deputy commander of clinical servic es for U.S. Army Medi-cal Department Activity Japan, speaks duri ng the opening ceremony of the 62ndannual BG Sams Cup equestrian event. Holding the eponymous trophy is Sgt. Maj.Henry Myrick, MEDDAC-Js senior enlisted adviser. At left is Toshikazu Takagi.

demonstrated that their skills as eques -trians were worthy of such a demanding

competitive event. Col. Craig Mears,deputy commander of clinical services for U.S. Army Medical Department Activity

Japan and rst-time attendee at the BGSams Cup, lauded the young students for their efforts.

Its obvious that theyve worked hard;you can tell they take a lot of pride in whattheyre doing, said Mears. Im sure [thestudents] have very little spare time to getout and do these sorts of things. It just shows these young people work hard and aredetermined to succeed.

Mears also commented on the honor of having an Army Soldier in the medical

profession whose impact on the country of Japan has left a legacy in the country thathas spanned more than six decades.

[Sams] made a lot of contributionsto health care in Japan, and he also left a

separate legacy with this equestrian eventthat carries his name, said Mears. Itsquite an honor after all these years that theycontinue to have the event.

I certainly hope it will continue on,added Mears. The fact that it has lastedthis long is a great tribute to the bond thatthere is between the Japanese people andthe American Army. For them to honor usthis way and continue this tradition is awonderful thing.

The idea for an equestrian event involv -ing only medical students was begun by theJMDPEF formed in 1920 to allow thestudents to compete among themselves,said Takagi. The organization holds vecompetitions annually, with the BG SamsCup acting as the culminating event of the year.

The winner of this years BG Sams Cupwas Showa University, which regained thecup from 2009 winners Jikei University.This marked the sixth time in the past 10years that Showa has won the event.


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Community Calendar

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SCHOOL NEWSZama Chil d Development Center: 263-4992F :National Cookie Dayd c. 15: Brown Bag Training for Parents - "Developmental stages for children

birth to two years old" 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.d c. 16: PAC Meeting, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.d c. 20: Ornament Making

SHA Child Development Center: 267-6348d c. 13: Brown Bag Discussion, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (open to all parents.)d c. 16: PAC Meeting at Cafe Roberto, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.d c. 16: Santas visit

SaS op r c P g :Parents: Are you looking for programs that yourschool-aged children can participate in? Children: Are you looking for things that willkeep 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 theweekday and Saturday afternoons for youth currently enrolled in grades one to six.

r g s :To register your child or for more information please stop by the CYSCentral Enrollment Registry Of ce in Bldg. 533 on Camp Zama, or call 263-4125 or SAS at 267-6013.

John O. Arnn Elementary : 267-6602PSCd Sc g: Your child or someone elses may qualify for Preschool Services

for Children with Disabilities. Screenings for children ages 3 to 5 are held twice a monthat AES to locate and identify children who may have developmental delays. Call ArnnElementary School at 267-6602 to make an appointment if you suspect your child hasa delay in language, physical, cognitive, social or adaptive behavior development. Forchildren under 3 years of age, call EDIS at 267-6545 to schedule an appointment.

G Sp :DoDEA has implemented GradeSpeed in all fourth- through 12th-gradeclassrooms worldwide. GradeSpeed is a web-based program that enables parents to login and view grade and attendance data for their students. GradeSpeed will be the onlyauthorized 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 tomaintain grade calculations. Teachers are also able to e-mail progress reports to parentsthrough GradeSpeed. For more information, go to http://www.dodea.edu/back_to_schoolgradespeed.cfm or contact Brandy Bell, educational technologist, at [email protected] .

Zama Ameri can Middl e School : 263-4040 d dea C s S sf c S v :The Department of Defense Education

Activity has released its biennial Customer Satisfaction Survey, available to all parents andstudents (grades four through 12) now through Dec. 15. Soliciting valuable feedback from

our DoDEA students and parents, survey questions center around the types of programsDoDEA schools currently provide to their clientele and the surveys take approximately20 minutes to complete.While the DoDEA Customer Satisfaction Survey remains voluntary and anonymous,maximum participation is encouraged in order to obtain reliable and valid data. DoDEAschools need stakeholder input to continually improve the quality of education providedto students of military and civilian families. Survey responses will also help develop thenext revision of the DoDEA Community Strategic Plan for DoDEA, years 2011-2016.The survey is available at https://webapps.dodea.edu/CSS1011/ .

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

American High School.

Upcoming Ongoing Events

Greeting Card ContestThis is the sixth annual Holiday Card Contest. Units andorganizations are encouraged to participate in this holidayactivity. Get in the Christmas spirit and display yourdecorative greeting and promote your unit or organizationmessage. Plywood can be picked up at ACS. Judging will

be conducted on Saturday. There will be awards for rst($200), second ($125), and third place ($65), which will

be presented on or about Friday at 1 p.m. at Gate 7.For more information, call 263-8087.

Christmas Holiday Decoration ContestDecorate the outside of your home for the holidays! Homeswill be judged on creativity, originality, lighting, holidayspirit and overall presentation. Judging will be conductedon Saturday. There will be awards for the top three winnersin each housing area. Awards will be presented Friday.For more information, call 263-8087.

Winter Safety and Health FairDate: Friday, Time: 1 to 4 p.m.Place: Community Activity Center

Pet Holiday PicturesCome to the Camp Zama Veterinary Clinic and have

holiday-themed photos of your pets taken. Picture daysare: Friday and Dec. 17 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.No appointment necessary. Santa will be on location.

Christmas Around the WorldEnjoy dancing and food sampling from countries aroundthe world.The event is free of charge.Date: FridayTime: 5:30 to 8 p.m.Place: Camp Zama Community ClubFor more information, call 263-5441.

International Ball Game Meet

Zama International Association is hosting an InternationalBall Game Meet Sunday at Sky Arena Zama (Zama citygymnasium near Camp Zama).Date: Sunday, Time: 9 a.m. to noonCome and join to play dodgeball, a golf-putting game anda baseball-pitching wame with Japanese friends!For more information and to sign-up, call TomokoKinoshita, DHNR/PA, USAG-J, at 263-3533 or [email protected]

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 atArmy Community Services. For more information, callGary Woods at 263-8091.

CLEP and DANTES TestingCollege-Level Examination Program (CLEP) and DefenseActivity 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 [email protected]. To study for the CLEP tests, visitwww. petersons.com. To study for the DANTES exams,visit www.getcollegecredit.com.

Foreign Born Spouse Support GroupWhether your question concerns immigration and natural-ization, learning the English language, or how to take localtransportation, the Army Community Service RelocationProgram provides assistance, weekly classes and referrals.The support group is held on the third Wednesday of everymonth from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the ACS Outreach Room.Call 263-HELP (4357) for pre-registration.

Setagaya Boro-Ichi Antique Market inSetagaya, Tokyo , Dec. 15-16, Jan. 15-16

Boro means rag. This market began as a literal rag markemore than 400 years ago. Currently, many antique clotheskimonos and items, as well as some Japanese traditionalsweets and drinks like rice dumplings, baked sweet potatoes,and sweet milky sake , are on sale.

Gun Festival or Teppo-Matsuri inOgano Town, Saitama Pref. Dec. 12The highlight of this festival is that at 4 p.m., two divinehorses run through a tunnel of gun re and climb up thstone steps.

Memorial Service for 47 Retainers orRonin, Gishi-sai @S engaku-ji Temple,Tokyo, Dec. 14On March 14, 1701, Takuminokami Asano, the lord of AkoCastle, spitefully wielded his sword on Kozukenosuke Kirain the Matsu Corridor of Edo Castle. Although both partiesshould have been punished for ghting in the warrior societyof the times, then Shogun Tsunayoshi Tokugawa foundKozukenosuke Kira innocent but ordered TakuminokamiAsano to commit seppuku (ritual suicide by stomach-cutting) on that same day. On Dec. 14 the following yearthe Asano clan 47 retainers or ronin raided the Kira mansionturned themselves in, and received the judgment to commitseppuku. Sacri cing their lives and avenging the injusticof the government, they became nationally famous as theAko loyal samurai. This festival features memorial servicefor the 47 retainers or ronin.


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Communitywww.torii.army.mil TORII December 9, 2010

TORII STATION, Okinawa November is the monthduring which the U.S. observes National Native AmericanHistory. An event held Nov. 30 at Torii Station honored thehistory and culture of the diverse group of Americans.

Before the arrival of European explorers to the Americasin 1492, Native Americans lived off the land as hunter-gatherers in societies that differed greatly from the Euro-pean way of life.

The settlers believed the Native Americans were savagesand barbarians who needed to be civilized, and over time,the differences caused an increasing amount of tension thatended in violence between the cultures as the European-American settlers expanded their populations.

In an effort to ease the tensions, Congress passed theIndian Removal Act in 1830. This authorized President An -drew Jackson to conduct treaties that allowed the exchangeof Native American land east of the Mississippi River forland west of the river to make room for the European-American expansion across North America.

The relocation was intended to be voluntary, but not allNative Americans were eager to sign the removal treaties,such as the Treaty of New Echota, which was not signed

by the Cherokee elected leadership. However, the treatywas violently enforced, resulting in the deaths of 4,000Cherokees on the Trail of Tears and the ultimate forcedrelocation of the remaining people.

As the settlers continued their westward expansion, theyencountered Great Plains tribes. The increasing con ictand strong resistance resulted in many so-called IndianWars. The biggest victory for the Native Americans wasthe Battle of Little Bighorn in 1876 led by Oglala Lakotawar leader Chief Crazy Horse.

Today, 1.37 percent of the U.S. population is registeredas Native American, with nearly one-third of them living inCalifornia, Arizona and Oklahoma. The U.S. governmentrecognizes 562 tribal governments that possess the rightto form their own government, enforce laws, and tax andexclude people from tribal territories. The largest tribes bypopulation in the U.S. are Navajo, Cherokee, Chocktaw,Sioux, Chippewa, Apache, Blackfeet and Iroquois.

Okinawa celebrates Native American Heritage MonthB l HTorii Station Public Affairs

Photo by Lauren H

TORII STATION, Okinawa Students f rom Kub asaki High Scho ol at Kadena Air Base made a display of th under-birds, the s acred symbol of Native American Art, for a presentation at Torii Station held Nov. 30.

Even so, the struggles for Native Americans are farfrom over. Several tribal nations have not yet obtainedfederal recognition that would give them the right to la-bel their arts and crafts as Native American and to applyfor federal grants available to Native Americans. NativeAmericans suffer from disproportionate rates of diseaseand poverty compared with all other Americans. In 2000,Republicans in Washington recommended the terminationof tribal governments and in 2007 several Democraticcongressmen and -women introduced a bill to terminatethe Cherokee Nation.

The 2010 National Native American History Month

Presidential Proclamation stated that the indigenous peopleof North America are the original stewards of the land,and from generation to generation they have handed downcultural knowledge and rich traditions which continue tothrive throughout our society today.

As we celebrate the contributions and heri tage of NativAmericans during this month, we also recommit to sup-porting tribal self-determination, security and prosperityfor all Native Americans, said President Barack Obama.While we cannot erase the scourges or broken promiseof our past, we will move ahead together in writing a new,brighter chapter in our joint history.

TORII STATION, Okinawa Mor e than

50 runners, walkers, bicyclists and 11pets participated in the annual JointServices 5K Red Ribbon Fun Runheld Nov. 20 at Torii Station . In 1988,the National Federation of Parentsfor Drug Free Youth organized thefrst National Red Ribbon Week to

promote substance abuse awarenessand the prevention. It was establishedin remembrance of Enrique Camarena,a Drug Enforcement Administrationagent and former active-duty Marinewho died in the line of duty whileworking undercover to help takedown a large drug cartel. (Photo byAnastasia Moreno)

Red Ribbon Run


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Appropriated Fund (APF) and NonappropriatedFund (NAF) job announcements and applicationinstructions are available at http://cpol.army.mil. For questions regarding APF vacancies, pleasecall 263-3608. 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 fund Paci c 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. For more information, call 263-3325.

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ak t g: 4 months old long coat Akita pupp(large breed) is looking for loving home. Fodetails e-mail [email protected]

an m pt n:Dogs and cats are availafor adoption at the Camp Zama Veterinary ClinicFor more information, call 263-3875.

Z Csa e t M t W t sh p : located behindthe dry cleaners on Camp Zama, carries vintageJapanese items and collectibles. Store hours areevery Tuesday and the 2nd and 4th Saturdaysof the month from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Pro tsfrom the shop go back to the community inscholarships and welfare grants. For additionalinformation please call 263-5533. Stop on byand check it out.

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

Rising Sun Lodge 151, F&AM. Stated Meeting1st Thursday of every month at the Masonic Bldg,Sagami Depot. For more information contact:[email protected] ; website: risingsunlodge151.com; or call Dave 080-3467-7881.

fUReai, J p n P r nn N w tt r is issued and distributed electronically. Thisnewsletter is for MLC/MC/IHA personnel andUS personnel who have Japanese subordinateemployees. It is available at https://intranet.

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

v unt r t U.s. army G r r n J p n P ts r c C nt r : Volunteer opportunities areavailable in the USAGJ Postal Service Center,we will provide you with valuable training in PostOf ce and Unit Mailroom operations. Pleasecontact Army Community Services at 263-8087for details and assistance on volunteering your services.

eng h t ch r :A small off-post home

school(about 200 students) near Sagami Depot.First time teachers welcome! Classes availableMon. Thu. 1pm to 9pm ( No weekends or Fridays! ) Call for details. Derek PartingtonEnglish School, home 042-756-4483; cell090-3082-4439 or E-mail: [email protected]

P rt-t m eng h t ch r: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 minutes

Ch n Y uth Pr gr m a t nt (l2-4), (CYS, Zama & SHA), CY-1/2, RFT/RPT,$9.58 - $17.09, Open Continuous

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a T Cu t m r s r c R pr nt t@ C mp Z m : 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 MSOf ce Suite (Word, Excel & Access). ForwardResumes to [email protected]. Position to begin rst week of August for training with the store Grand Opening on 16August 2010.

ant -T rr r m/f rc Pr t ct n n truct rw nt . Positions are available with FirearmsAcademy of Hawaii, Inc. Duties includeinstruction of marksmanship, watch standingand tactical team movements. Position locationis Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan. Marksmanshipinstructor experience is a must. Tactical teammovement experience is desired. Quali ed

candidates may call Christopher at 243-6171 or send resume to [email protected].

sub t tut t ch r : 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.

Phy c Th r p t, int rm tt nt (240 h ur ):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.

Phy c Th r p t, int rm tt nt (240 h ur ):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 status

applicants. Resumes may be sent to Yoshiyasu. [email protected]. ALL applicants shallregister in the Central Contractor Registration(CCR) at www.ccr.gov.

driving distance from SHA in Minami-Rinkanarea. For more information, E-mail Kaz at

[email protected] .

esl t ch r: Seeking ESL teachers for twoconversational group classes. One requires travelto Tama and is very accessible by car. Meetingtimes are the 1st and 3rd Sat. from 10:30 a.m.

noon for one class and Sat. from 3 to 4 p.m.for the second. Pay is 7,500 and 3,000 per hour respectively. Call 090-549-6725 or e-mail

[email protected].

in truct r: Arts and Crafts Center seeksinstructors to teach sewing, water color painting,washi paper craft and/or acrylic paint arts. Alsolooking for contracted framer who has at leastthree years experience in framing production.For more information, call Nodera-san at 263-4412.

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

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

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Due to the recent contract with Allied Telesisresidential phone numbers with 263-, 267- an268- pre xes have changed. If you are currentlrunning a classi ed ad in the Torii that listout-of-date residential number as a point ocontact and would like to change it to your newextension, send an e-mail to tetsuo.nakahara4us.army.mil with the updated phone number. ThTorii staff will work to ensure these changes are ected in future issues of the publication.

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T b T p M n tur :Do you play Warhamm40K or Fantasy? Other miniature games? Wecontact me and lets roll some dice! Please emaJames @ [email protected]

sh r p r: A cobbler is available on Zama building 378. They are open from 11 a.m. p.m. Wednesdays and Sundays.

sp rt Ph t W nt : The Torii Newspawants to publish your action sports photos fosports of all ages, all seasons. To showcase youteam or your childs team, e-mail your digitaaction sports photos less than two weeks ol(with captions) in .jpg format of 3mb or morto [email protected] .

C t r ng s r c :The Catering Of ceopen Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9:30 a.m- 5:30 p.m., plus it is open on Wednesdays bappointment only. For additional informatioand assistance, please call at 263-4204.

PWoC B b stu y Thur y m r n ng WC r r m 9:30 11:30 m. : Needs to be Ccerti ed and rst aid-certi ed. Paid position. CaCamp Zama Chapel at 263-3955.


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g 6 m nth n up: DoD ID card requirVaccines are limited until all shipments arreceived. For more information, contact thImmunization staff at 263-4838.H ur :Monday through Wednesday and Friday8 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday: 1 to

p.m. Patients must be signed in 15 minutes prioto closing time to receive their vaccination.

Access to care at BG Sams U.S. ArmHealth Clinic is available 24/7. The clinic is noopen 24/7 but our triage line is available 24/7When calling the clinic at 263-4127, our stawill notify a provider who will call you backThe provider will advise you if you can wait untthe clinic opens, or if you need to seek medicacare elsewhere.

Recently we have noticed an increase ocalls to the 911 number. This is the emergency number which activates the MPs, ouambulance, EMTs and translators. If you hava life-threatening medical emergency, call 911on post or 119 off post. If you are feeling sicor have an injury that does not meet the criterifor life, limb or eyesight, call the clinic at 2634127 and push option 1 for triage nurse or 24/medical advice. Our provider on call will advisyou on what options are available.

Army-Navy ag football gameAn Army-Navy ag football game is scheduled t

be held 11 a.m. Saturday at Berkey Field, Yokosuka Naval Base. Camp Zama versus YokosukaFor more information, call 263-4664.

4-on-4 volleyball tournamentA 4-on-4 volleyball tournament is scheduled t

be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesdayat Yano Fitness Center. Teams may be all-malemixed or all-female. All military personnel i

the Camp Zama, Sagami Depot and SagamiharHousing Area, retirees, DoD/DAC, AAFESfamily members (18 years of age or older annot in high school), JGSDF, and MLC employeeare eligible to participate. Entries are due to thYano Fitness Center issue counter by SundayCommanders Cup points will be awarded for thievent and there is no fee for the tournament. Fomore information, please call 263-4664/7980

Free Fitness ClassesFree tness classes are offered at Yano:sup r C rcu t C :Monday and Wednesnoon to 12:30 p.m. Friday, 5:30 to 6 p.m.Un t PT Tr n ng:Tuesday, 6:30 to 7:30 a.(Call tness coordinator at 263-5656 four weekin advance to reserve time slot and programrequest.)P t :Tuesday, beginning at 9 a.m.H gh int n ty n C r Tr n ng:Wednes5:30 to 6:30 p.m.TBC Y g : Friday, beginning at noon.P r n Tr n ng/C n u t t n :Limdays and times, by appointment only . For minformation or to make an appointment, ca263-4664 or 263-5656.

Sports photos wantedThe Torii newspaper wants to publish your actionsports photos. To showcase your team or youchilds team, e-mail your digital action sport

photos less than two weeks old (with captionsin .jpg format of 3 MB or more to [email protected] .

Photos by Dustin PerryCompetitors in the boys and girls 100-meter short-course butter y event dive into the pool Saturday at Yano Fitness Center here during the annual Winter Splash Swim Meet, which included teams from Camp Zama, Yokosuka, Yokota and Atsugi.

DIVE MENTALITY:Zama Tsunamis host annual Winter Splash swim meetBy du t n P rr yTorii Editor

Gia Haddock, 11, of the Camp ZamaTsunami swim team, competes in the 50-meter short-course freestyle event.

The Zama Tsunami youth swim team putup a phenomenal performance Saturday dur-ing a home short-course meet their last of 2010 placing rst in the boys division andsecond overall against three tough teams,

their assistant coach said.The 28 participating Tsunami members

earned 20 rst-place nishes in individualevents and two in relay events, which helpedcontribute to their overall score of 506 inthe Winter Splash Meet second only tothe champion Yokosuka Jr. Seahawks saidJane Gentes.

They performed phenomenally wehad new quali cation times, we had time-drops in close to 60 percent of the events,and of the new rst-time swimmers, we hadsome excellent seed times established, saidGentes, who is marking her third noncon-secutive year with the Camp Zama youthswim team.

The Tsunamis began to show promiseearly in the meet, with 8-year-old DanielPosthumus winning the 100-meter indi-vidual medley with a time of 2 minutes,22.39 seconds, in his age division. Danielsolder brother Ryan, 10, won the same eventin his respective division, clocking in at1:43.58. In addition, Ryan also won the50-meter freestyle (38.82) and the 50-meter

backstroke (49.59).In the girls division, 17-year-old Som-

ers Overly took top honors in two events the 50-meter freestyle (34.22) and the100-meter breast stroke (1:37.65) whileteammate Sophie Walker, 14, won the 100-meter butter y (1:27.84) and the 200-meter freestyle (2:49.87).

Gentes praised the hard work and deter-mination of the Tsunami swimmers, notingthat they practice at least four days per week throughout the season. Also crucial to theTsunamis continued improvement is thetireless work of head coach Neil Ward, anactive-duty Soldier assigned to the 78thSignal Battalion here who leaves work andoften attends practices in his Army uniform,said Gentes.

New team member Branden Carlson, 17,fresh off the football season at Zama Ameri-can High School, posted an outstanding

performance at the meet. He placed rst inthree events: the 50-meter freestyle (28.79),the 100-meter breast stroke (1:29.42) andthe 100-meter freestyle (1:11.51).

We have the older children support-ing the younger swimmers, [and a] hugeteam spirit, said Gentes. Another thingthat makes our team really special is thefact that we have about four or ve other

parents who assist with coaching. On anygiven practice there is an individual coachover every lane, every night.

Gentes was simultaneously humble but proud when noting the contributions of her son Jack, 14, to the Tsunamis stellar

performance on Saturday.Jack, a natural in the water, took home

four gold medals at the Winter Splash Meet:the 50-meter freestyle (27.61), the 100-meter butter y (1:16.56), the 100-meter

breast stroke (1:29.28) and the 100-meter freestyle (1:03.16). Jack was also part of theteam that won rst in the 200-meter freestylerelay (2:23.50), which also included KevinMedina, 14; Wayne Brinson, 13; and RobertFranks, 12.

Other Tsunami winners included Jack McCarthy, 8, who won the 50-meter freestyle (44.19) and the 25-meter breaststroke (29.68); Seiji Aponte, 10, who wonthe 50-meter breast stroke (50.74); RobertFranks, 12, who won the 50-meter breaststroke (50.99) and 100-meter freestyle(1:35.10); and the girls 200-meter freestylerelay (2:30.33), which included Walker;Shannon Kearney, 14; Marie Aponte, 14;and Overly.

The Tsunamis will continue training for their next team meet, scheduled to be heldJan. 23 at St. Marys International Schoolin Tokyo. An estimated 300 swimmers areexpected to compete in the large event,said Gentes.

Well be back in the pool [training] rightafter the New Year, said Gentes.


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Kumamoto: The Land of FireBy T ts o N k hTorii Staff

Photos by Tetsuo Nakahar

Kumamoto Castle stands in the center of Kumamoto City and was built in 1607 by Kiyomasa Kato, a famous samurai lord.

Yamanami Highway from Oita to Kumamoto offers a picturesque, panoramic view of Mount Aso.Basashi , or raw hor se meat, is a regional specialty ofKumamoto.

K umamoto Prefecture is located in the middleof Kyushu Island. Kumamoto is familiar toSoldiers from Camp Zama because it is one of the places where the U.S. Army and Japanese Ground Self Defense Forces hold a bilateral exercise. Kumamoto is alsoa popular destination for travelers because of its historicalheritage, natural landscape and unique culture.

Kumamoto Castle, located in the center of KumamotoCity near Kumamoto Station, is one of three premier castlesin Japan, along with Himeji Castle and Matsumoto Castle.It was originally built in 1607 by Kiyomasa Kato, a famoussamurai lord, and took more than seven years to construct.The castle was expertly built using ingenious architecturethat helped protect its inner inhabitants from enemies. Thenon-scalable, J-shaped stone walls are called Musha gaeshi ,

and are built to repel invading warriors.During Japans last civil war in 1877, following an

unsuccessful attempt to rise up against the new Meijigovernment, large parts of the castle were destroyed andtaken over by the military. Most of the castle, including themain towers, was reconstructed in the 1960s, with a fewwooden structures having survived the aftermath.

Inside the castle, visitors can see various displays toinclude castle replicates, armor and palanquins that arerelated to Kumamoto from the Edo to Meiji eras. On theuppermost oor of the castle, the observation deck is setto provide an amazing view of Kumamoto City all the wayto the mountains.

Kumamoto is also known as Hi no kuni , or Fire Coun-try, because of a nearby active volcano. Mount Aso inKumamoto lies in the center of Kyushu and is ranked asthe site of largest volcano caldera in the world. The calderais an enormous bowl-like depression, 11 miles wide and

15 miles long. The huge caldera contains the town of Asoand several volcanic peaks, including Nakadake, whichhas a spectacular, active crater and is easily accessible totourists by toll road or ropeway. Visitors can also chooseto drive the route to Mount Aso. Yamanami Highway,which starts from Yufuin, is ranked as the most picturesquedriveway in Kyushu.

If you ever have a chance to go to Kumamoto, you maywant to try basashi , or raw horse meat. Basashi is a regiospecialty of Kumamoto and is served on a plate just likesashimi , with a side of soy sauce, ginger paste and shavedwhite onion. The meat is cut in a certain fashion to avoidthe chewiness of typical raw meat.

Getting there: There are ights into Kumamoto fromTokyos Haneda Airport, which take an hour and half.Upon arrival, it takes approximately 30 minutes to get toKumamoto City by bus.

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