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Hideyuki Yusa, a maintenance worker assigned to the 78th Signal Battalion, returns a hit during the final match of a table tennis tournament held Saturday at Yano Fitness Center. Yusa faced Haruo Harada, his co-worker and longtime opponent whom he lost to in February but narrowly defeated Saturday, three sets to two.

Volunteers sort holiday cards for Red Cross

By Dustin Perry
Torii Editor

A dozen Camp Zama volunteers sorted more than 5,000 holiday cards on Nov. 4 that were hand-drawn by children in the U.S. and are bound for deployed servicemembers, wounded warriors and military veterans. The American Red Cross here received several large boxes of the cards, but the amount was merely the tip of the iceberg of the estimated 1 million that are expected

to be collected as part of the organizations Holiday Mail for Heroes program, said the ARC station manager. It allows the American public to show their support to military members and their family members, said Kenneth Romero. Its just to share some holiday cheer and thank them for the sacrifices they make every day to serve our country. The volunteers sorted the cards based on branch of service or whether they were addressed to wounded or veteran servicemembers. The cards are also screened to

exclude any with questionable content, but the majority are fun to read due to their inherent innocence, said Romero. The cards are timeless; when you get a card from a second-grader that has a little picture of the American flag and a Soldier or wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, cards are just great gestures, said Romero. The deadline to submit cards to Holiday Mail for Heroes is Dec. 10. For more information on the program, visit www. redcross.org.

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Barbara Wildy sorts holiday cards that will be sent to deployed servicemembers.

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Zama Briefs
Similac recall
Abbott is initiating a proactive, voluntary recall of certain Similac-brand powder infant formulas following an internal quality review that detected the remote possibility of the presence of a small common beetle in the product produced in one production area in a single manufacturing facility. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration 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://similac.com/recall/Default.aspx. The recall of these powder infant formulas includes: Certain Similac powder product lines offered in plastic containers Certain Similac powder product lines offered in eight-, 12.4- and 12.9ounce cans To immediately find out if the product in your possession is included in this recall, 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.

Business is good

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Volunteer instructor Kuniko Shibuya, top right, teaches basic Japanese business phrases to students in her class Nov. 10 at Army Community Service here. Army Community Service Business Japanese class is being held every Wednesday from 5:15 to 6:30 p.m. until Dec. 15. This is a six-week introductory course that is free to all Camp Zama community members. Based on customer request, the course will be divided into basic and advanced categories. For more information or to sign up for the class, call 263-8327.

Housing Reminders

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

Christmas Mailing Deadline

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

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program, meant to help every member of our community succeed in his or her job and grow personally. Another resource that helps Soldiers, civilians and family members build their resiliency is the Army Wellness Center. Like the CSF, wellness centers are focused on prevention. They are focused on helping individuals identify their problem areas and make positive changes for their health and well-being. Wellness center programs include metabolic and fitness testing, nutrition education, weight management, stress management, and tobacco cessation. One challenge for the Army is to make sure that every member of the Army community including National Guard and Reserve Soldiers, and family members who are not located near an installation has access to the resources they need to build resiliency. Every member needs to know what support exists for them and where they can access it. We have plenty of great programs and services, such as the CSF program and Army Wellness Centers, but we need to make sure we are effective and efficient in delivering them to the Army community members who can use them. In the spring I will be joining senior commanders and other Army leaders at Fort Hood, Texas, to discuss the importance of resiliency and the different ways we are approaching the issue. We are meeting there to take a look at a bricks-and-mortar model, the Fort Hood Resiliency Campus. The campus is a one-stop shop where Soldiers, civilians and families can go to strengthen their mind, body and spirit. Composed of several buildings located next to each other, the campus offers a comprehensive array of services and programs, including spiritual and physical fitness programs, personal financial assistance, culinary classes, individual and family counseling, Warrior Adventure Quest and family programs. The symposium will also consider the possibility of a virtual resiliency campus, which is in the beginning phases of concep-

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IMCOM message
Lt. Gen. Rick Lynch
Commander, Installation Management Command

Building resiliency, restoring balance for Army family

Given the Armys 235-year history, resiliency is a relatively new word in our vocabulary. We hear it often nowadays, from the highest levels of leadership on down, as we talk about how we are addressing the effects of nine years of conflict. There may be a danger that someone will hear the word once too often and tune it out as the latest buzz word. However, we need to keep talking about it until every member of the Army community every Soldier, civilian and family member hears it and gets the message that we want them not only to survive, but to thrive. A dictionary definition of resiliency is, the ability to recover from misfortune or adjust easily to change. When we in the Army talk about resiliency, though, we are talking about more than the ability to bounce back from adversity. We are also talking about the ability to realize personal growth and development in the face of challenging situations. Resiliency is rooted in physical, mental and spiritual fitness. It is about finding the balance in your life between work, family and self, and living your dash the line on the tombstone between the dates of your birth and death to the fullest. During the last nine years of conflict, our Soldiers, civilians and family members have faced challenging situations, and in too many cases, tragedy. Multiple deployments and too little dwell time have strained our relationships. We can see the stress manifest in rising rates of divorce, domestic violence, suicide and other destructive behaviors. We have to reverse the trends. We owe it to our Soldiers, civilians and family members to help them build the resiliency they need to cope with their challenges and come out stronger and better. The Army is recognizing the stress and strain on our forces and families. We are making resiliency a priority and a part of Army culture, and have taken a number of steps to assess and build resiliency in our Soldiers, civilians and family members. One of the initiatives is the Comprehensive Soldier Fitness program. The program is designed to enhance the resilience, readiness and potential of Soldiers, civilians and family members by building strength in every area of life not just physical fitness, but also emotional, social, spiritual and family fitness. CSF is mandatory for Soldiers, but geared to the whole Army community, with components for family members and civilians as well. Soldiers, civilians and family members begin with the Global Assessment Tool, which measures strength in five areas. The GAT is located at the CSF website, http://www.army.mil/csf. The results of the assessment direct an individualized training plan, which includes virtual training, classroom training and support from resilience experts. It is a long-term

tualization and development. The Installation Management Command Headquarters Chaplain Ministry Team will demonstrate a virtual Spiritual Fitness Center, which would be a core component of a virtual resiliency campus. The virtual Spiritual Fitness Center will be accessible both as a conventional website and in Second Life, on the Army One Source Survivor Island website. Both avenues will provide Soldiers, civilians and family members faith- and non-faith-based resources for building their spiritual fitness. The virtual campus merits serious consideration. Like a physical campus, it would offer a single point of access to assess needs and direct the individual to the best source of help, but it would also be available to Army community members anywhere and anytime. Ultimately, the symposium will consider what models of resiliency campuses, virtual and physical, can be standardized to benefit the whole Army. The Armys focus on resiliency is important. It puts mental, emotional and spiritual fitness on par with physical fitness, all of which we need to perform successfully. It also acknowledges that the Soldiers who make up our all-volunteer Army and their family members need and want balance in their lives. It is easy to get knocked off-balance by the challenges we face, which is why I encourage you to take the time to build your resiliency and find your balance. As I said, you have to live your dash. For me, the dash signifies not only serving my country, but even more importantly, being a husband and father and making time for friends. When you are taking your last breaths, you are probably not going to wish you spent more time working, but more time doing the things you enjoy and being with the people you love. Especially during the fast-approaching holiday season, take the time to do what recharges you, to spend time with those important to you, and ultimately, to live your dash well.

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 regarding issues or concerns involving the Camp Zama community as a whole. Critical letters should offer suggestions for resolutions as applicable. Letters or e-mails must be signed, 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 dustin.perry@us.army.mil, or send by regular mail to:

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Program provides assistance, weekly classes and referrals. The support group is held on the third Wednesday of every month from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the ACS Outreach Room. Call 263-HELP (4357) for pre-registration.

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UpcomingOngoing Events
National Native American Heritage Month
Date: Friday, Time: 3 to 4 p.m. Location: Community Activity Center Theme: Honoring Warriors

Tamagawa University E.T.C. Performance Seussical Jr.

Whats Happening Outside the Gate?

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Hisano yamazaki

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Pet Holiday Pictures

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

Date: Nov. 27 and 28. Doors open at 4:30 p.m.; show starts at 5 p.m. Place: Community Activity Center *Free tickets available at the CAC. For more information, call 263-3939.

Samurai Warriors Parade and Traditional Japanese Horseback Archery Demonstration, or Yabusame, in Zushi City, Kanagawa, Nov. 21

Tree-Lighting Ceremonies

Greeting Card Contest

Camp Zama: Dec. 7 at 6:30 p.m. at the Music and Theater Workshop Sagamihara Housing Area: Dec. 8 at 6 p.m. Sagami General Depot: Dec. 9 at 6 p.m.

Post-Combat Stress Support

A special support group to assist those experiencing symptoms of post-combat stress is offered from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays in the community room at Army Community Services. For more information, call Gary Woods at 263-8091.

This is the sixth annual Holiday Card Contest. Units and organizations are encouraged to participate in this holiday activity. Get in the Christmas spirit and display your decorative greeting and promote your unit or organization message. Plywood can be picked up at ACS; all cards are due back to ACS before or on Nov. 30. Judging will be conducted on Dec. 4. There will be awards for first ($200), second ($125), and third place ($65), which will be presented on or about Dec. 10 at 1 p.m. at Gate 7. For more information, call 263-8087.

Samurai Warriors Parade: Starts at 10:20 a.m. at Kamegaoka Hachimangu Shrine. Horseback Archery Demonstration: Starts at 1 p.m. at Zushi Kaigan Beach

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

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

Christmas Holiday Decoration Contest

CLEP and DANTES Testing

College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) and Defense Activity for Non-traditional Education Support (DANTES) testing sessions are held at 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. Wednesdays. To schedule an appointment, call 263-5379 / 4691 or e-mail dspivey@asia.umuc.edu. To study for the CLEP tests, visit www. petersons.com. To study for the DANTES exams, visit www.getcollegecredit.com.

Decorate the outside of your home for the holidays! Homes will be judged on creativity, originality, lighting, holiday spirit and overall presentation. Judging will be conducted on Dec. 4. There will be awards for the top three winners in each housing area. Awards will be presented on Dec. 10. For more information, call 263-8087.

Setagaya Boro-Ichi Antique Market in Setagaya, Tokyo, Dec. 15-16, Jan. 15-16
Boro means rag. This market began as a literal rag market more than 400 years ago. Currently, many antique clothes, kimonos and items, as well as some Japanese traditional sweets and drinks like rice dumplings, baked sweet potatoes, and sweet milky sake, are on sale.

Christmas Around the World

Foreign Born Spouse Support Group

Whether your question concerns immigration and naturalization, learning the English language, or how to take local transportation, the Army Community Service Relocation

Enjoy dancing and food sampling from countries around the world. The event is free of charge. Date: Dec. 10 Time: 5:30 to 8 p.m. Place: Camp Zama Community Club For more information, call 263-5441.

Meiji Park Big Flea Market @ Meiji Park, Tokyo, Nov. 28

International Quilt Week Yokohama 2010 @ Pacifico Yokohama, Nov. 26-28

SCHOOL NEWS
Friday: Bring Your Teddy Bear Day nov. 23: Library Time at Zama Library nov. 24: Thanksgiving Luncheon with Families note: the Camp Zama CdC will be closed on nov. 25 and 26.

Zama Child Development Center: 263-4992

Friday: Fall Harvest Dance nov. 24: Thanksgiving Luncheon note: the Sagamihara Family Housing area CdC will be closed on nov. 25 and 26. SaS open recreation Program: Parents: Are you looking for programs that your school-aged children can participate in? Children: Are you looking for things that will keep you active and busy outside of the house? If so, then the Open Recreation Program events are for you. School Age Services is offering open recreation opportunities in the weekday and Saturday afternoons for youth currently enrolled in grades one to six. registration: To register your child or for more information please stop by the CYS Central Enrollment Registry Office in Bldg. 533 on Camp Zama, or call 263-4125 or SAS at 267-6013.

SHA Child Development Center: 267-6348

GradeSpeed: DoDEA has implemented GradeSpeed in all fourth- through 12th-grade classrooms worldwide. GradeSpeed is a web-based program that enables parents to log in and view grade and attendance data for their students. GradeSpeed will be the only authorized and supported grade book used by DoDEA employees in these grades. All teachers have secure access to GradeSpeed through the use of an Internet web browser. Teachers use the grade book portion of GradeSpeed to enter assignments, grades and to maintain grade calculations. Teachers are also able to e-mail progress reports to parents through GradeSpeed. For more information, go to http://www.dodea.edu/back_to_school/ gradespeed.cfm or contact Brandy Bell, educational technologist, at brandy.bell@pac. dodea.edu.

Zama American Middle School: 263-4040

John O. Arnn Elementary: 267-6602

PSCd Screening: Your child or someone elses may qualify for Preschool Services for Children with Disabilities. Screenings for children ages 3 to 5 are held twice a month at AES to locate and identify children who may have developmental delays. Call Arnn Elementary School at 267-6602 to make an appointment if you suspect your child has a delay in language, physical, cognitive, social or adaptive behavior development. For children under 3 years of age, call EDIS at 267-6545 to schedule an appointment.

dodea Customer Satisfaction Survey: The Department of Defense Education Activity has released its biennial Customer Satisfaction Survey, available to all parents and students (grades four through 12) now through Dec. 15. Soliciting valuable feedback from our DoDEA students and parents, survey questions center around the types of programs DoDEA schools currently provide to their clientele and the surveys take approximately 20 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. DoDEA schools need stakeholder input to continually improve the quality of education provided to students of military and civilian families. Survey responses will also help develop the next revision of the DoDEA Community Strategic Plan for DoDEA, years 2011-2016. The survey is available at https://webapps.dodea.edu/CSS1011/.

Zama American High School: 263-3181

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

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Toys for Tots program kicks off in Okinawa

By anastasia moreno
Torii Station Public Affairs

KADENA AIR BASE, Okinawa Marines hosted the Toys for Tots campaign kickoff event, which took place Nov. 7 at the Kadena Base Exchange. The III Marine Expeditionary Force Band played Christmas jingles while children visited and chatted with Santa. Army representatives Maj. Jerry Willis and Sgt. Maj. Birdel Campbell, the 10th Support Group S3 support operations officer and sergeant major, respectively, attended and showed their support for the event. The mission of the U. S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots program in Okinawa, which will continue until Dec. 25, is to collect new, unwrapped toys and distribute them as Christmas gifts to needy children in military and local communities. Donation boxes have been placed at various base exchanges, units, banks and chapels throughout Okinawa, including Torii Chapel. Lt. Col. Garrett Miller, Toys for Tots program manager, welcomed the small crowd inside the exchange. Your small donation can make a huge impact to the children, said Miller. The donated gifts will be first given to the children in our military communities, and also the Okinawan children in local orphanages and schools. It will not only benefit the military communities, but also provide a great opportunity to deepen relations with the Okinawan communities as well. I would like to thank our sister service counterparts for the support we receive every year, added Miller. We encourage volunteers not only our young Marines,

Santa Claus hands out candy canes to children during the Toys for Tots kickoff event held Nov. 7 at the Kadena Base in Okinawa, Japan. The mission of the U. S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots program, which will continue until Dec. 25, is to collect new, unwrapped toys and distribute them as Christmas gifts to needy children in military and local communities.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Perry

but also family members, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and Sailors, Soldiers, and Airmen to come on out and help us collect donations. The Toys for Tots program supports the Army Community Services Angel Tree pro-

gram in Okinawa, said Debbie Perry, ACS Financial Readiness program manager. The ACS Angel Tree program enhances the holidays for Army children on Okinawa by distributing donated gifts to lowerenlisted Army families in need, said Perry,

adding that ACS is seeking volunteers to help wrap gifts on Dec. 13 and 14. For more information on volunteering for the Toys for Tots program, call 645-8068. For more information on the Angel Tree Program, call Perry at 644-4378.

Roped in
Tim Snyder, a Webelos den leader, shows a group of Cub Scouts and other family members how to whip and fuse the ends of a rope to prevent unraveling during a campout held Oct. 23 and 24 at Dewey Park here. Forty-five Scouts, parents and siblings attended the campout, which included a flag ceremony, canoeing, hiking, an obstacle course, flag football and tug-of-war. The Scouts completed many achievements required for various ranks and belt loop awards. (Photo courtesy of Jojen Tolentino)

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applicants. Resumes may be sent to Yoshiyasu. Aoki@us.army.mil. ALL applicants shall register in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) at www.ccr.gov. Physical Therapist, intermittent (240 hours): Provides physical therapy service in the areas of physical disabilities, neuromuscular and psychosocial dysfunctions in patients ranging from adolescence to the very elderly. Must have license to practice physical therapy in the U.S. This is a contract positions open to SOFA status applicants. Resumes may be sent to Yoshiyasu. Aoki@us.army.mil. ALL applicants shall register in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) at www.ccr.gov. one Friday from 7 8 p.m. Located 15 minutes driving distance from SHA in Minami-Rinkan area. For more information, E-mail Kaz at superkids-csc1190@nifty.com. esl teacher: Seeking ESL teachers for two conversational group classes. One requires travel to Tama and is very accessible by car. Meeting times are the 1st and 3rd Sat. from 10:30 a.m. noon for one class and Sat. from 3 to 4 p.m. for the second. Pay is 7,500 and 3,000 per hour respectively. Call 090-549-6725 or e-mail shantee12@yahoo.com. instructor: Arts and Crafts Center seeks instructors to teach sewing, water color painting, washi paper craft and/or acrylic paint arts. Also looking for contracted framer who has at least three years experience in framing production. For more information, call Nodera-san at 2634412. instructor: If you interested to teach Hula, Jazz, Piano, Drum classes please contact Community Activity Center at 263-8892 or 3939 JaPaNese visa assisTaNCe: I am in the process of preparing the paperwork to sponsor my new Filipino wife for a Japanese Tourist Visa. If you have been thru this process, please call Jeff at 090-9102-2117

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US personnel who have Japanese subordinate employees. It is available at https://intranet. zama.army.mil/?linkid=fureai. Table Top Miniatures: Do you play Warhammer 40K or Fantasy? Other miniature games? Well contact me and lets roll some dice! Please email James @ ngolmo@gmail.com shoe repair: A cobbler is available on Zama in building 378. They are open from 11 a.m. 3 p.m. Wednesdays and Sundays. sports Photos Wanted: The Torii Newspaper wants to publish your action sports photos for sports of all ages, all seasons. To showcase your team or your childs team, e-mail your digital action sports photos less than two weeks old (with captions) in .jpg format of 3mb or more to esther.dacanay@us.army.mil. Catering services: The Catering Office is open Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., plus it is open on Wednesdays by appointment only. For additional information and assistance, please call at 263-4204. PWoC Bible study Thursday morning Watch Care from 9:30 11:30am.: Needs to be CPRcertified and first aid-certified. Paid position. Call Camp Zama Chapel at 263-3955.

Classified ads not pertaining to commercial profit are free to military personnel, DA Civilians, Family members and MLC/IHA employees. Ads should be 20 words or less with nonworkplace E-mail or phone numbers listed. To submit a classified ad, E-mail tetsuo. nakahara4@us.army.mil. However, the Torii Newspaper reserves the right not to publish inappropriate advertisements. Deadline is no later than noon Mondays. Military community classified ads can also be placed for free on a commercial Web site at www. mymilitaryclassifieds.com/xzclf/162_Camp_ Zama_ARMY_/.

Jobs
Appropriated Fund (APF) and Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) job announcements and application instructions are available at http://cpol.army.mil. For questions regarding APF vacancies, please call 263-3608. NAF MWR job announcements and required forms are also available at http:// www.usarj.army.mil/information/zama/employ. htm. For questions regarding NAF vacancies, please call 263-5800. Non-appropriated fund Pacific Stars & Stripes job announcements are available online at http://cpol.army.mil. For more information, call the Job Information Center at 229-3163. Japanese national position vacancies are posted on the Internet at http://www.usagj.jp.pac. army.mil/ima/sites/jeso/rp_jjobs_list_j.asp. Application forms are available on the same site. Selection status can also be checked. For more information, call 263-3325. Child and Youth Program assistant (level 2-4), (CYS, Zama & SHA), CY-1/2, RFT/RPT, $9.58 - $17.09, Open Continuous Recreation assistant (lifeguard), RD, Flex, NF-02, $9.29, Close: Open until filled

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

Wanted
Baby sitter: Seeking a babysitter who is willing to watch my 1-year-old overnight at our house. Our house is It is about a minute out gate 4. If you are interested, please call Scott at 0908513-6274. volunteer at U.s. army Garrison Japan Postal service Center : Volunteer opportunities are available in the USAGJ Postal Service Center, we will provide you with valuable training in Post Office and Unit Mailroom operations. Please contact Army Community Services at 263-8087 for details and assistance on volunteering your services. english teachers: A small off-post home school(about 200 students) near Sagami Depot. First time teachers welcome! Classes available Mon. Thu. 1pm to 9pm (No weekends or Fridays!) Call for details. Derek Partington English School, home 042-756-4483; cell 090-3082-4439 or E-mail: partngtn@jcom. home.ne.jp english teachers: Sagami Home English School is looking for Native English speakers to teach English in their homes on the weekends. Please contact Tammy DeYoung at: tad3571@ aol.com Part-time english teacher: Pay is 16,000 to work four times per month. Two Mondays from 4 6:10 p.m., one Tuesday from 9 10 p.m. and

Others
ZaCsas east Meets West shop: located behind the dry cleaners on Camp Zama, carries vintage Japanese items and collectibles. Store hours are every Tuesday and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Profits from the shop go back to the community in scholarships and welfare grants. For additional information please call 263-5533. Stop on by and check it out. JaPaNese sPoUse ClUB: Would you like to socialize with other Japanese spouses, learn more about being a military spouse, share your experiences and support with others? If so, please call Meg at 263-8327 or e-mail jsczama@gmail. com for more information. Rising Sun Lodge 151, F&AM. Stated Meeting 1st Thursday of every month at the Masonic Bldg, Sagami Depot. For more information contact: rsl151@gmail.com; website: risingsunlodge151. com; or call Dave 080-3467-7881. fUReai, Japanese Personnel Newsletter is issued and distributed electronically. This newsletter is for MLC/MC/IHA personnel and

Pets
akita dog: 4 months old long coat Akita puppy (large breed) is looking for loving home. For details e-mail akitapupinfo@yahoo.co.jp animal adoption: Dogs and cats are available for adoption at the Camp Zama Veterinary Clinic. For more information, call 263-3875.

Other local positions

allied Telesis Customer service Representative @ Camp Zama: Requirements are: Must be 20 years old. Must have a High School Diploma. Must be a US Citizen or Resident Alien w/ Green Card for US. Must have knowledge of Basic Computer Systems and know how to use the MS Office Suite (Word, Excel & Access). Forward Resumes to shaun_bullman@alliedtelesis. com. Position to begin first week of August for training with the store Grand Opening on 16 August 2010. anti-Terrorism/force Protection instructors wanted. Positions are available with Firearms Academy of Hawaii, Inc. Duties include instruction of marksmanship, watch standing and tactical team movements. Position location is Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan. Marksmanship instructor experience is a must. Tactical team movement experience is desired. Qualified candidates may call Christopher at 243-6171 or send resume to yeagleycj@yahoo.com. substitute teachers: Zama American High/Middle School are currently accepting applications for substitute teachers. U.S. citizenship and a high school diploma or GED are required. For more information or any questions, please call 263-4005. Physical Therapist, intermittent (240 hours): Provides physical therapy service in the areas of physical disabilities, neuromuscular and psychosocial dysfunctions in patients ranging from adolescence to the very elderly. Must have license to practice physical therapy in the U.S. This is a contract positions open to SOFA status

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Your Weekly Dose

Free seasonal flu vaccine available for ages 6 months and up: DoD ID card required. Vaccines are limited until all shipments are received. For more information, contact the Immunization staff at 263-4838. Hours: Monday through Wednesday and Friday: 8 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday: 1 to 3 p.m. Patients must be signed in 15 minutes prior to closing time to receive their vaccination. Access to care at BG Sams U.S. Army Health Clinic is available 24/7. The clinic is not open 24/7 but our triage line is available 24/7. When calling the clinic at 263-4127, our staff will notify a provider who will call you back. The provider will advise you if you can wait until the clinic opens, or if you need to seek medical care elsewhere. Recently we have noticed an increase of calls to the 911 number. This is the emergency number which activates the MPs, our ambulance, EMTs and translators. If you have a life-threatening medical emergency, call 911 on post or 119 off post. If you are feeling sick or have an injury that does not meet the criteria for life, limb or eyesight, call the clinic at 2634127 and push option 1 for triage nurse or 24/7 medical advice. Our provider on call will advise you on what options are available.

Pfc. Michael J. Koory, right, assigned to 1st Battalion, 1st Air Defense Artillery, volunteered as a hugger during the 11th annual Kadena Special Olympics on Nov. 6. He spent the entire day with Naho, left, a 16-year-old special-needs athlete.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Kathryn Virrey

Sports Briefs
CZGC Turkey Shoot
The Turkey Shoot, an 18-hole, individualstroke golf tournament, is scheduled to be held Saturday at the Camp Zama Golf Course. Tee times are scheduled to begin at 6:30 a.m. An awards presentation and Thanksgiving lunch buffet will be held following the tournament. For more information, call 263-3694.

EVERYONES A WINNER:
Kadena Special Olympics celebrates athletes
By Chip steitz
10th Support Group Public Affairs

TORII STATION, Okinawa The stadium at Kadena Air Bases Risner Fitness Complex was filled with cheers and laughter Nov. 6 from the more than 800 athletes, their families and friends, and 3,000 American and Japanese volunteers during the 11th annual Kadena Special Olympics. This year, more than 300 Soldiers and family members from the Army on Okinawa volunteered to be huggers, flag carriers and work logistical issues during the event. They volunteered hundreds of hours in the planning, fund development, water distribution, entertainment, and working to ensure that every athlete and artist could compete in their respective event as a winner. KSO is about the opportunity to celebrate the athletes, said Maj. Gary Beard, executive officer for 1st Battalion, 1st Air Defense Artillery Regiment. For that day, they are defined by what they can do, not their limits. It is always touching to see the joy on the faces of the athletes and their families throughout the whole day. Throughout the day, I saw Soldiers truly invested in the success of the athletes, added Beard. Whether they were a hugger or helping run an event, the athlete they were helping was the most important person in that Soldiers world. We are all better people today because of what we all did [during the event], and our community is stronger for it as well.

Singles Badminton Tournament

A singles badminton tournament is scheduled to be held Nov. 27 at Yano Fitness Center. The event is open to all SOFA-status personnel, family members (18 years of age and older and not in high school), military retirees, JGSDF and MLC employees in the Camp Zama community. There is no entry fee to participate. Register at the Yano Fitness Center issue counter by 9 p.m. on Nov. 26. There will be both mens and womens divisions. For more information, call 2634664 or 263-7980. A variety of free fitness classes are offered at Yano Fitness Center: super Circuit Class: Monday and Wednesday, noon to 12:30 p.m. Friday, 5:30 to 6 p.m. Unit PT Training: Tuesday, 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. (Call fitness coordinator at 263-5656 four weeks in advance to reserve time slot and program request.) Pilates: Tuesday, beginning at 9 a.m. High intensity and Core Training: Wednesday, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. TBC Yoga: Friday, beginning at noon. Personal Training/Consultations: Limited days and times, by appointment only. For more information or to make an appointment, call 263-4664 or 263-5656.

Free Fitness Classes

(From left): Sgt. Patrick Odhiambo and 1st Lt. Philip Maciejewski run alongside participants in the 11th annual Kadena Special Olympics held Nov. 6 at Kadena Air Base in Okinawa. More than 800 athletes competed in a variety of events.

Photo by Chip Steitz

Athletes competed in various events to include track and field, wheelchair softball toss, tennis, basketball, ground golf, soccer skills, disc toss, and standing long jump. Rui Ramos, a former Team Japan soccer star, was there to support the athletes by participating in events such as the 20-meter dash and floor hockey. According to the organizations website,

the Special Olympics provide year-round sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.

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8 November 18, 2010 TORII

Hiroshima: A city reborn

Torii Staff report iroshima, located nearly five hours from Camp Zama by shinkansen (bullet train), is a dynamic city thriving with energy on a bustling economy. At one time, Hiroshima was home to actors, craftsmen and music lovers during the Edo period. It was the principal castle town of the ChugokuShikoku region. After the Meiji Restoration of 1867, Hiroshima became the seat of government for the Hiroshima Prefecture. Later, it was known for its strong reputation in education, and it took on a leading role in military commerce and industry. At that time, Hiroshima was a city of schools and shopping districts nestled on a green delta filled with towering trees. The mountains, the sea and two rivers embraced the region, making it an ideal place to live, work and play. However, the start of WWII in 1941 would soon change the fate of Hiroshima forever. When the battle in the European Theater ended in 1945, the Pacific front continued. After much hesitation and deliberation, the Allied Forces had to put an end to the war once and for all. On August 6, 1945, the worlds first atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima. The bomb impacted the lives of the citys 350,000 populace. Thousands died, while those who did not experience the blast first-hand had to return home to rubble. Turning a bad situation around for the worse, a raging typhoon hit the city a month later, submerging bomb shelters and shacks into water. Some survivors gave up living in the city to return to the countryside, many of whom died later from bomb-related radiation diseases. Those who did not want to give up on living in Hiroshima persevered to the end. Hiroshima has since been reborn into a modern city full of life and culture. The first of the official reconstruction efforts began in 1946. Many schools, hospitals and businesses soon followed. Today, public transportation in Hiroshima is quite robust. If you can think of the place, then youre sure to get there by subway, train or cable car. The subway and train system runs much like they do here in the Kanagawa Prefecture. However, the cable car system is probably the most scenic way to travel around Hiroshima. The cable cars are set on tracks laid into the streets so passengers travel alongside automobile traffic. Its like riding on a one-track bus, but its roomier and a fun way to see the city. Known landmarks standing strong today in Hiroshima include: Hiroshima Castle, Hiroshima Municipal Baseball Stadium, Peace Memorial Park and the A-bomb dome, which serves as a grim reminder of that dreadful day 62 years ago. Peace Memorial Park is home to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum which showcases many exhibits of the city before, during and after the bomb. Among the most moving exhibits is a young boys tricycle rusted out, yet still intact. Each year, Hiroshima residents hold a memorial peace ceremony by gathering at the Peace Memorial Museum at 8:15am - the exact time the bomb hit. Sirens sound all over the city and the Bell of Peace rings out in Peace Memorial Park. Visitors and local residents pause to observe a moment of silence. The names of bomb survivors who have died in the last year are added to the cenotaph. Activists and politicians alike use the occasion to call for peace, and the elimination of nuclear weapons. At night, 10,000 paper lanterns are set adrift to commemorate A-bomb victims, best viewed at the junction of Motoyasu and Honkawa rivers. Getting there: If you dont enjoy heavy traffic and getting lost in a foreign country, then it would be best to travel to Hiroshima by shinkansen. Zama International Tours & Travel offers a host of national and international tours at affordable prices. Many of the packaged tours include round-trip tickets for the bullet train and a two-night stay in a Japanese hotel located close to the train station. However, if youre into exploring on your own, go with whats called the free plan. That way, youre not stuck to a specific time schedule with a tour guide and a large group of other people. For more information on Zama ITT, call 263-5273 / 4059 or visit http://zamaitt.com.

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