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February 10, 2011

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Cheering up the crowd

Photo by Dustin Perry

Six members of the Miami Dolphins cheerleading squad perform on stage Monday at the Camp Zama Community Club during the halftime of Super Bowl XLV, which aired live in Japan that morning. The CZCC hosted the installations annual Super Bowl party, which was coordinated by the Directorate of Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation here. The event drew more than 500 attendees and included free refreshments and prize giveaways. For more on this story, see Page 5.

YS 59 participants uplift souls with orphanage visit

By Spc. Denise Durbin-Carlton
124th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

KUMAMOTO, Japan U. S. Soldiers and members of the Japan Ground Self Defense Force participating in Yama Sakura 59 combined forces Jan. 29 to encourage children at a nearby orphanage. Our goal for this cultural exchange is to uplift the spirits of both cultures and introduce everyone to the Ichi Dan mentality, a Japanese phrase meaning One Team,

said Capt. Clifford F. Neuman, chaplain for the 35th Combat Support Sustainment Battalion. Yama Sakura is an annual bilateral training exercise between the JGSDF and U.S. troops. The objective of this operation is to exchange military techniques, ideas and culture while strengthening bilateral relationships in order to meet U.S. Army Pacifics goal of more complete Pacific See ORPHANAGE, Page 3

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Zama Briefs
2011 Road Tax Program
If vehicle registration, title changes or insurance have not been updated or completed, a decal will not be issued. Camp Zama Times: 9 to 11 a.m. / 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Location: Camp Zama Community Club April 19: Last names A through E April 20: Last names F through K April 21: Last names L through R April 22: Last names S through Z; mini-cars and motorcycles Info: 263-4337 / 3732 / 4810 Yokohama North Dock Date: April 26 Times: 9 to 11 a.m. / 1 to 2 p.m. Location: PMO Bldg. S-331 Info: 269-6528 Cost Motorcycles: 500 - 1,000 yen Mini-cars (yellow plates): 3,000 yen Sagami 500 Y plates: 7,500 yen Sagami 300 Y plates: 19,000 - 22,000 yen Sagami 100 Y/E plates: 32,000 yen

AOSA scholarships

The Atsugi Officers Spouses Association will be making scholarships available for seniors attending Zama American High School and spouses of servicemembers assigned to Naval Air Facility Atsugi. Applications are available at www.atsugiosa. org. The deadline to apply for AOSA scholarships is April 29. For questions, contact the AOSA scholarship chair at [email protected].

Food for thought

Photo by Dustin Perry

You Made the Grade

Maj. Gen. Mary Legere, center, commanding general of the Armys Intelligence and Security Command, eats lunch at the Camp Zama Community Club with Soldiers assigned to the 441st Military Intelligence Battalion here. The general visited the installation last month during her annual trip to Japan to host the INSCOM New Years reception.

Now in its 10th consecutive year, the You Made the Grade program recognizes Camp Zama students who achieve a B average or better with a benefits-filled booklet. Exclusive offers include a free Burger King kids meal or a Subway sixinch 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 bond worth 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.

Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program

Those aware of a sexual assault should report it immediately. It is punishable under the Uniform Code of Military Justice and other federal and local civilian laws. USAG-J Camp Zama Sexual Assault Hotline: 882# or 090-9395-8909 (24/7 response). USAG-J Torii Station: 090-6861-8042 (24/7 response). Army Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program website: http://www. sexualassault.army.mil.

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ORPHANAGE, From page 1 integration. In an effort to overcome language barriers and build cohesion, cultural exchange opportunities are a vital part of the training schedule. In addition to classes on Japanese customs, a number of tours are arranged to promote inter-cultural interaction. A perennial favorite is the opportunity to visit local orphanages to brighten a childs day with fun games. During the YS exercise we visited five different orphanages, but this is the first time we have come to this one, said Sgt. Stephen Freeman, a chaplains assistant for the 35th CSSB. Freeman worked with JGSDF Warrant Officer Hisafumi Okawa and Sgt. 1st Class Shimizu Seishiro to arrange a three-hour visit to the local orphanage close to Camp Kengun, Japan, the training site for YS 59. According to Freeman, his Japanese counterparts were instrumental in organizing this visit because they all worked together with Yutaka Ishida, the caretaker of the orphanage, to make this trip possible. According to Ishida, the orphanage cares for an average of 55 children between the ages of four and 17. The children are well cared for and enjoy hot meals every day. Throughout the week, about 10 teachers volunteer their time to instruct the children. In addition to being a place of refuge for orphans, the center also provides foster care. The children in the foster care program attend school during the week and spend weekends with their families. The children who remained at the orphanage greeted the servicemembers with smiles. The visit began with introductions then kicked off with several games of soccer, basketball and baseball. Children of all ages were occupied with a fun event, from hand games to flying kites, while some of the youngest ones were just happy to be held. The day ended with everyone gathering indoors to share farewells over coffee and snacks.

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Sgt. Jeffery Menda, right, a chaplains assistant assigned to U.S. Army Pacific Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion at Fort Shafter, Hawaii, plays ball with the children of a nearby orphanage Jan. 29 during Yama Sakura, an annual bilateral joint exercise between members of the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force and the U.S. Army.

Photo by Spc. Denise Durbin-Carlton

According to the personnel who organized the trip, the mission was successful. The language barrier was conquered by everyones good attitudes, said Freeman. Cultural exchange programs such as the orphanage visit, as well as home visits where U.S. Soldiers are invited to meet JGSDF members families, are a regular and integral component to the YS exercise, participating members said.

To see more articles and photos from the Yama Sakura 59 exercise, visit the U.S. Army Pacific websites YS 59 page at http://www.usarpac.army.mil/ys59/.

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 [email protected], or send by regular mail to:

HNR / Public Affairs U.S. Army Garrison Japan ATTN: TORII Editor Unit 45005, IMPC-JA-HNR/PA APO AP 96338

Sound Off!
This publication, with a weekly circulation of 2,000, is printed by Pacific Stars and Stripes, Tokyo. All photos are U.S. Army photographs unless otherwise indicated. The newspaper uses military news services including American Forces Press Service and Army News Service. Story and photo submissions not pertaining to commercial advertising may be sent to the USAG-J HNR/PAO TORII Office at least two weeks prior to the desired publication date. The TORII is distributed every Thursday. Submissions may be e-mailed to the editor at [email protected]. The editor reserves the right not to publish submissions not in accordance with Army Public Affairs regulations and standard operating procedures. Editorial offices are located in room A-208, Bldg. 102, South Camp Zama, Japan.

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This Army-funded newspaper is an authorized publication for the members of the Army community in Japan in accordance with Army Regulation 360-1. Contents of the TORII are not necessarily the official view of, or endorsement 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 TORII staff of the USAG-J HNR/Public Affairs office, APO, AP 96343-0054, phone 315-263-5978.

Commanding General: Maj. Gen. Michael T. Harrison Sr. Garrison Commander: Col. Perry Helton Garrison Public Affairs Officer: Edward H. Roper Editor: Dustin Perry Staff: Tetsuo Nakahara Okinawa Bureau Chief: Anastasia Moreno Okinawa Bureau Staff: Lauren Hall

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UpcomingOngoing Events
BOSS Valentines Day Ball
Date: Friday Time: from 8:00 p.m. Location: Zama Community Club For more information, call at 263-5197

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.

Whats Happening Outside the Gate?

eagle 810, aFn tokyo

Hisano yamazaki

[email protected]

Screamfree Parenting

CLEP and DANTES Testing

Screamfree Parenting is about staying calm and connected with your child and operating less out of your deepest fears and more out of your highest principles, revolutionizing the relationship in the process. Screamfree Parenting is a workshop that maintains parenting. It is not about children; it is about parents. As parents pay more attention to controlling their own behaviors instead of their childrens, the result is stronger, more rewarding, and more fulfilling family relationships. Date: Saturday Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location: ACS Bldg. 402 Community Room. For more information, contact Barbara A. Hopkins-Cox via e-mail at [email protected] or by phone at 2634853 or 263-4357. Additional information: Child care is not available and pre-registration is required.

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 [email protected]. To study for the CLEP tests, visit www. petersons.com. To study for the DANTES exams, visit www.getcollegecredit.com.

Chinese Lunar New Year Celebration @ Yokohama China Town, Feb. 3-17

Foreign Born Spouse Support Group

Feb. 3 from 4 to 8 p.m.: Lion Dance performances @ Yokohama China Town; Feb. 5 and 11 to 13 from 11 a.m. to noon and 2 to 3 p.m.: Folk dance, music and acrobatic performances @ Yamashita-cho Park; Feb. 6 from 2 to 4 p.m.: Parade in traditional Chinese costumes. Start at/ return toYamashita-cho Park; Feb. 17 from 5:30 to 9 p.m.: Closing ceremony @ Yokohama China Town.

Whether your question concerns immigration and naturalization, learning the English language, or how to take local transportation, the Army Community Service Relocation Program provides assistance, weekly classes and referrals. The support group is held on the third Wednesday of every month from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the ACS Outreach Room. Call 263-HELP (4357) for pre-registration.

Japan Camping Car Show @ Makuhari Messe, Feb. 11-13 Meiji Park Super Big Flea Market @ Meiji Park, Tokyo, Feb. 12 Robot American Football Tournament @ Pacifico Yokohama, Feb. 13 Whisky Live! 2011 Festival @ Tokyo Midtown, Feb. 19-20 Floating Hina Dolls Edo Nagashi-Bina in Azuma-bashi Bridge area in Sumida Park, Tokyo, Feb. 27
Traditional Japanese event to wash away the spirit of misfortune and wish for ones children to avoid diseases and disasters by floating paper hina dolls in the river.

Tamagawa University performance

Title: Hairspray Date: Feb. 26 and 27 Location: Community Activity Center Free tickets available at the Community Activity Center. For more information, call 263-3939.

CIF relocation

Since Monday, the Central Issue Facility is now located in Bldg. 686, Room D-101 (across the street from MEDDAC). For any questions, call 263-7454 or 263-5880.

Would you like to learn new skills, meet new people and explore new career fields? Then you may want to enter the exciting world of volunteerism. You can register as a volunteer in the Volunteer Management Information System. Its easy to get started. This can be completed at your home, the Education Center, the library or by utilizing the volunteer computer at ACS. If you do not have an account at www. myarmylifetoo.com, register for an account by going to the site and clicking on Register for an Account. Once registered, with www.myarmylifetoo. com, click on Become a Volunteer and select Volunteer Registration. To become a Camp Zama volunteer, contact the community life officer at 263-8087.

Army Volunteer Corps

Japan Golf Fair @ Tokyo Big Sight, Feb. 18-20

(Admission Free): http://www.japangolffair.com/english/ index.html.

SCHOOL NEWS
Zama Child Development Center: 263-4992 SHA Child Development Center: 267-6348
SaS open recreation Program: Parents: Are you looking for programs that your school-aged children can participate in? Children: Are you looking for things that will keep you active and busy outside of the house? If so, then the Open Recreation Program events are for you. School Age Services is offering open recreation opportunities in the weekday and Saturday afternoons for youth currently enrolled in grades one to six. registration: To register your child or for more information please stop by the CYS Central Enrollment Registry Office in Bldg. 533 on Camp Zama, or call 263-4125 or SAS at 267-6013. 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 Zama American High School: 263-3181

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

John O. Arnn Elementary: 267-6602

read across america: Parents and community members are invited to be guest readers during Arnn Elementary Schools Read Across America event, scheduled from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 2, to help celebrate Dr. Seuss birthday. You may bring your favorite book to share with the students or share one of ours. You are also welcome to wear your Cat in the Hat gear or dress as your favorite book character. Please consider joining us. To sign up or to get more information, e-mail [email protected]. 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. GradeSpeed: DoDEA has implemented GradeSpeed in all fourth- through 12th-grade

Child, Youth and School Services: 263-4500

6th Grade Happening: This event is scheduled to be held from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Camp Zama Youth Center. The cost is $2 per person. Transportation will be provided from the SHA Narita bus stop at 6:30 p.m and the Atsugi movie theater at 6:15 p.m. u-turn Program: This program is designed for youths to turn themselves around and get the help they need to graduate from high school and move on to higher education. Its up to U to turn yourself around. The teen center staff is here for U! Join us Tuesdays and Thursdays nights form study groups; work together with your classmates; get help from staff and other volunteers; tutor classmates; get S.A.T. tutoring / practice tests; use this time to work on scholarships and other financial aid applications. There will be a return bus to SHA for those youth who participate in the U-Turn Program.

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GREEN BAY PACKERS

PITTSBURGH STEELERS

(From left): Randy Jacobson, a Green Bay Packers fan, and David Ingram, rooting for the Pittsburgh Steelers, react during different moments of Super Bowl XLV, which aired live in Japan on Monday morning and drew more than 500 attendees to Camp Zamas annual Super Bowl party held at the community club here.

Photos and photo illustrations by Dustin Perry

Superfans converge at CZCC for Super Bowl XLV

By dustin Perry
Torii Editor

Super Bowl XLV, the climactic gridiron showdown between the Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers, was brought live to more than 500 people who attended Camp Zamas annual event-filled party at the community club here. Six members of the Miami Dolphins cheerleader squad were on hand to provide pre-game and halftime entertainment, and free food and a bevy of prize giveaways were other highlights of the event, coordinated by the Directorate of Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation here. The large entertainment hall was filled with football fans of numerous allegiances. Of course, the largest factions were split between Terrible Towel-wielding Steelers supporters and the green-and-yellowwearing Packers devotees, the latter of which got to witness their team claim the Lombardi Trophy with a 31-25 win in the championship game. Im very excited; its a great day to be a Packers fan and to be able to see them win, said Christopher J. Ray, who was selected as King of the Quarter. It was outstanding having the cheerleaders here, added Ray. It was awesome to be able to sit up front and watch the game.

Kellie, a Miami Dolphins cheerleader, signs autographs and chats with fans Monday during Camp Zamas party for Super Bowl XLV, which aired live that morning.

I think it shows a lot of great support for the Soldiers that they took the time to be here. The game, which drew a record 162 million viewers, was a true knuckle-biter that was not decided until the final minutes. The Packers took a 14-0 lead in the first quarter including an interception from safety Nick

Collins, who returned the ball 37 yards for a touchdown. An uncharacteristically subpar performance from Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger nevertheless yielded an eight-yard TD pass to Hines Ward. At one point the Steelers were within a field goal of tying the game, with nearly eight minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. The Packers

regained possession of the ball, however, and managed to tack on a field goal of their own. This gave the team the lead they held all the way to the end. In this environment you get to see the Packers and Steelers fans really bring out their colors and their excitement to the game, said Ray. I think it made for a great Super Bowl. Throughout the game the six cheerleaders met with fans, signed autographs and posed for photos. Their performances on the CZCC stage prior to kickoff and during halftime were electric dance routines that kept the crowd cheering. The ladies were very excited, and the audience was really excited to meet all of our girls, said Emily Snow, director and coordinator for the Dolphins cheerleaders. The football spirit is alive here at Camp Zama. While in Japan, the cheerleaders also spent a day touring Harajuku and the nearby Meiji Shrine, and shopping along the citys famed Takeshita Street. In the afternoon following the game, the team hosted a cheerleading clinic at the Youth Center here. Visits [at military installations] are really important and very close to our hearts, said Snow. I always feel like we experience something new wherever we go.

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citizenship and a high school diploma or GED are required. For more information or any questions, please call 263-4005. Physical Therapist, intermittent (240 hours): Provides physical therapy service in the areas of physical disabilities, neuromuscular and psychosocial dysfunctions in patients ranging from adolescence to the very elderly. Must have license to practice physical therapy in the U.S. This is a contract positions open to SOFA status applicants. Resumes may be sent to Yoshiyasu. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. ALL applicants shall register in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) at www.ccr.gov. 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 Part-time english teacher: Pay is 16,000 to work four times per month. Two Mondays from 4 6:10 p.m., one Tuesday from 9 10 p.m. and one Friday from 7 8 p.m. Located 15 minutes driving distance from SHA in Minami-Rinkan area. For more information, E-mail Kaz at [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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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1st 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, Japanese Personnel Newsletter is issued and distributed electronically. This newsletter is for MLC/MC/IHA personnel and US personnel who have Japanese subordinate employees. It is available at https://intranet. zama.army.mil/?linkid=fureai. Table Top Miniatures: Do you play Warhammer 40K or Fantasy? Other miniature games? Well contact me and lets roll some dice! Please email James @ [email protected] 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 [email protected]. 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.

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. [email protected]. 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, Rd, NF-02, Flex, $9.29, Close: Feb 17, 2011 Recreation assistant (lifeguard), NF-02, Flex, $ 9.29, Close: Apr 1, 2011 CYs specialist (school liaison services), Torii Station, Okinawa, RFT, $34,500 - $45,000, Close: Feb 18, 2011 illustrator (Web design), Marketing MWR, NF-04, RFT, $34,500 - $50,000, Close: Feb 15, 2011

For sale
98 Honda accord: Red 4-door. 59821 kilometers. New JCI, until Feb 2013. Tax thru Mar 2011. Navi. Good car. $2295. t_s_murphy@ hotmail. 090 9804 7079. (5) 94 Honda ascot: silver, 4-door, sun-roof, automatic. JCI 23 Apr 11; $600. 080-58832205/425-999-8905, [email protected]. (4)

Pets
animal adoption: Dogs and cats are available for adoption at the Camp Zama Veterinary Clinic. For more information, call 263-3875.

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.

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

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

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 [email protected]. substitute teachers: Zama American High/Middle School are currently accepting applications for substitute teachers. U.S.

Movie sCHedUle
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friday 6:30 p.m......Standing Ovation (Free) (PG) 9 p.m.............................The Rite (PG-13) saturday 6:30 p.m........................The Rite (PG-13) 9 p.m...............Love and Other Drugs (R) sunday 3:30 p.m......Standing Ovation (Free) (PG) 6:30 p.m........................The Rite (PG-13)

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friday 7 p.m.....................Gullivers Travels (PG) 87 9:30 p.m..................Little Fockers (PG-13) 98 saturday 4:30 p.m............................Yogi Bear (PG) 83 7 p.m.....................Gullivers Travels (PG) 87 9:30 p.m...................The Tourist (PG-13) 104 sunday 2:30 p.m......................Tron: Legacy (PG) 125 5:30 p.m................Gullivers Travels (PG) 87 8 p.m............How Do You Know (PG-13) 121

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February 10, 2011

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.

Ashley Draper, 13, a member of the Camp Zama Tsunami swim team, competes in the mixed 100-meter short-course freestyle event Thursday at Yano Fitness Center here during a dual meet against the Blue Dolphins from Naval Air Facility Atsugi.

Photos by Dustin Perry

Adriana Bohon, 9, a member of the Tsunamis, shows support for her team.

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By dustin Perry
Torii Editor

Zama Tsunamis face Atsugi Blue Dolphins in dual meet

The Camp Zama Tsunami swim team beat the Atsugi Blue Dolphins in a dual meet at home last week a positive indication that they are ready to compete in a Pacific-region championship next month, their head coach said. The fast-paced event, held Thursday at the Yano Fitness Center swimming pool here, was meant to test the swimmers endurance in preparation for the Age Group Championship scheduled to be held March 12 and 13 at St. Marys International School in Tokyo. The Tsunamis whopping 667-368 win over the Blue Dolphins was proof that they passed that test, said Neil Ward. Dual meets are definitely a bigger challenge, but we showed a lot of improvement today, so I think it shows that theyve been working really hard, said Ward. When they make big time drops like they did today, its really significant and it just shows how much theyve been working. Nearly 30 Tsunami team members, in both boys and girls divisions, competed in several rapid-fire events divided into a number of heats based on age group. The team earned an impressive 35 individual first-place finishes, 18 second-place finishes, and 15 third-place finishes. Dual meets are more demanding of a swimmer because there are only two teams competing, which means less recovery time between events, said Ward. Normally, we have an entire day filled with heats and six or seven teams doing events and [the swimmers] get a lot of rest, said Ward, but today once they get out of the pool they might go right back in line for the next event. Five Tsunami members competing in three or more events finished first in each of their respective heats: Kiki Bekkum, 10; Branden Carlson, 17; Jack Gentes, 14; Gia Haddock, 11; and Ryan Posthumus, 11. And almost every member of the team posted faster times in at least one event, which is evidence that theTsunamis are working hard and want to improve themselves, said Ward. Posthumus said his performances in the 100-meter individual medley, 50-meter freestyle, 50-meter backstroke, and 100-meter freestyle events were fantastic. He added that he was nervous before the meet and tired afterward, but said the competitions are always enjoyable. Somehow, when you just race it gets rid of the butterflies, said Posthumus. I personally think dual meets are more fun because you can usually race alongside your friends and teammates. Other notable performances from the Tsunami squad included 9-year-old Erika Franks, who shaved off an incredible 16.05 seconds from her time to win the 100-meter breaststroke; 7-year-old Morgan Goodrow, who improved by 29.08 seconds to win the 100-meter freestyle; 9-year-old Josh Draper, who earned a third-place win in the 100-meter freestyle after dropping 19.45 seconds; and 7-year-old Sofie Galvin, who took second place in the 100-meter IM thanks to a 13.56-second drop. The Tsunamis practice on a weekly basis under the tutelage of Ward, a Soldier

Sports Briefs
Dodgeball tournament
A dodgeball tournament is scheduled to be held 9 a.m. Saturday at Yano Fitness Center. This will be a unit-level competition. The tournament is open to all military personnel in Camp Zama, Sagami Depot and Sagamihara Housing Area, retirees, DoD/DA civilians, AAFES employees, family members (18 years of age or older and not in high school), JGSDF members and MLC employees. Register at the Yano Fitness Center issue counter by 9 p.m. today. Awards will be presented to the first- and second-place teams. Commanders Cup points will be awarded for this event. For more information, call 263-4664 or 263-7980.

Singles racquetball tourney

Competitors begin their heat in the mixed 50-meter short-course backstroke event.

assigned to the 78th Signal Battalion here, but he credits the teams outstanding performance at the meet to the mentoring of its high-school-age members. Our high school members are always setting the right example; the younger children follow their example and it really puts them in the right mindset, said Ward. Those guys are really the leaders of the team; [the coaches] just kind of tighten everything up. The Tsunamis will compete in one more meet at Yokota Air Base before the Age Group Championship. The two-day event will include swim teams from all throughout Asia, both from military- and otherwise American-affiliated schools and international public schools, with swimmers ages 7 to 18. Were really gearing up for that and trying to qualify in as many events as we can, said Ward.

A singles racquetball tournament is scheduled to be held beginning at 9 a.m. on Feb. 26 at Yano Fitness Center. The event is open to all military personnel in Camp Zama, Sagami Depot and Sagamihara Housing Area, retirees, DoD civilians, AAFES employees, family members (18 years of age or older and not in high school), JGSDF members, and MLC employees. There is no fee for this event. There will be both mens and womens sivision. Awards will be presented to the first- and second-place. Register at the Yano issue counter by Feb. 25. Commanders Cup points will be awarded for this event. For more information, call 263-4664 or 263-7980.

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The tale of Sake

By Tetsuo Nakahara
Torii Staff

ake is a Japanese alcoholic beverage made from rice, and is also referred to in English as rice wine. Sake has been made in Japan for more than 2,000 years, and significant advances have been made in the production process throughout the years. Unlike true wine, in which alcohol is produced by fermenting the sugar naturally present in fruit, sake is made through a brewing process more akin to that of beer. Here is a look at how sake is processed. 1. Rice is polished and washed: The basic quality of sake depends on the type of rice used. Brown rice, called genmai, is polished until only the 60 percent to 70 percent that is starch remains, but the original shape of the grain is preserved. This polished rice is washed to remove all traces of bran and protein, after which it is soaked in water and kept overnight at 10 degrees Celsius. 2. Rice is steamed: In a large iron pot, water is boiled and the rice is steamed. 3. Koji production: The steamed rice is set in a special room in which the temperature and humidity are strictly controlled for koji production. Koji production is often called the heart of the sake brewing process. Koji is steamed white rice onto which the koji-kin, or koji mold, has been cultivated. This mold works its way into the rice grains, releasing enzymes as it does, to convert starch to sugar. 4. Shubo, or starter mash: From koji that has just been created, the steamed rice and the yeast starter are place in a small tank. This is called the shubo or moto: the starter mash. It is said that there are 1 billion yeast cells in a single spoonful. 5. Moromi, or fermentation mash: The yeast starter is moved to a larger tank and more rice, koji and water are added three times over four days. The result is called moromi, the mash that will actually create the sake. It is then allowed to ferment for 18 to Photos by Tetsuo Nakahara 32 days. To attain the desired flavor in the A sake master spreads koji mold onto steamed Sake is a Japanese alcoholic beverage made from rice and has been produced in the country for more than 2,000 years. sake, critical factors rice. such as temperature and oxygen level are carefully checked at regular intervals as the fermentation progresses. 6. Sake is then ready for filtration, separating the unfermented solids from the clear sake. 7. Sake is aged, pasteurized and blended as required. Most sake is brewed from October to March after the years harvest of rice. It is said the quality of the harvest changes the taste of the sake of the year. Depending on the brand, sakes alcohol content can range from 12 percent to 16 percent. In Japan sake is served chilled, at room temperature, or heated, depending on the preference of the drinker, the quality of the sake, and the season. Typically, hot sake is a winter drink, and high-grade sake is not consumed hot, because the flavors and aromas will be lost. This masking of flavor is the reason that low-quality sake is often served hot. Sake is usually drunk from small cups called choko and poured from ceramic flasks called tokkuri. Each sake brewery has own taste and is made by well-trained sake masters who strive to brew their best batch every year. For fans of the drink, much of the enjoyment comes from trying different sake from different regions in Japan and finding (Left): A sake master checks the rice before it is steamed at Kumazawa Sake Brewery in Chigasaki City, Kanagawa. their own favorite brand. (Right): A large vat of rice is steamed to be made into sake.