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Ryodai Kuwahara, 5, a student at Hosen Kindergarten in Kanagawa, reaches cautiously to touch a male turkey in a petting zoo during a cultural exchange day held Thursday outside the Camp Zama Youth Center. Dozens of children from both Hosen and Green Bear International School were invited on the installation to participate in several recreational and athletic activities alongside children from Atsugi, Camp Zama and Sagamihara Family Housing Areas child development centers.

Photo by Dustin Perry

Cultural exchange day features crafts, critters

By Dustin Perry
Torii Editor

CAMP ZAMA In a small fenced-in petting zoo filled mostly with adorable bunnies and guinea pigs, the surprising sight of a large male turkey causes a young boy to let out a shriek but once his momentary panic subsides, he edges toward the bird for a closer look. In the field outside Camp Zamas Youth Center, hundreds of children gathered Thursday for the installations second annual cultural exchange event, sponsored by Child, Youth and School Services. Attendees included children from three

military child development centers Camp Zama, Sagamihara Family Housing Area, and Naval Air Facility Atsugi and students from nearby Hosen Kindergarten and Green Bear International School, the former of which has a more than 20-year relationship with the installation. The first cultural exchange day was held last year at the Zama American High School football field. This year, the invitation was expanded in an effort to broaden the communitys relationship with its Japanese counterparts, said Denise Aguon, director of the Camp Zama CDC. We wanted to give [the students of Hosen and Green Bear] an American experi-

ence because they have shown us Japanese experiences before, said Aguon. We live overseas, so who better to have a relationship with than our host country? It broadens our childrens experiences. Some children from Camp Zama attend Hosen, so the idea to invite students from the school onto the installation was a natural one, said Jeannie Williams, director of CYSS at Camp Zama. Its really wonderful to see so many people coming together and having genuine, good fun, said Williams. I commend the Zama CDC and CYSS staffs for their dedication, their hard work and their creativity in making this event a success.

Naohito Sato, principal at Hosen said he was happy to give his students the opportunity to spend time playing in the beautiful green areas of Camp Zama. Its very fortunate that U.S. children and Japanese children can get together to play and interact, said Sato. The language barrier does not matter, because its all about having fun and sharing experiences. The continued expansion of the event is a matter of pride for Aguon, she says. We look forward to coming together again next year with more activities for the children and to continue to foster the growth and relationship between our children and their Japanese counterparts, said Aguon.

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Family Matters Blog
A former editor and writer for the American Forces Press Service has launched the Family Matters Blog to provide resources and support to military families as well as encourage a dialogue on topics ranging from deployments to the challenges of everyday life. The blog features current, up-to-date postings that matter to military families. To view the blog, go to http://afps. dodlive.mil/.

JGSDFs first-ever CSM candidates learn from Camp Zamas top NCOs
By Tetsuo Nakahara
Torii Staff

Lodging Information

Lodging renovations are complete. As of May 14, the front desk and offices have relocated back to Bldg. 552. The temporary bus stop located on Sand Road, between Bldgs. 552 and 780 were removed and relocated to Bldg. 552 as of May 17. All lodging phone numbers will remain the same, with the front desk reachable at 263-3830.

Mail Disposition

Due to space limitations at the Camp Zama Consolidated Mailroom (Bldg. S-383), any customer planning on taking leave or going on temporary duty for more than 30 days must make arrangements for disposition of their mail during their absence. Customers may fill out a DD Form 2258 (Temporary Mail Disposition Instructions) to forward mail to a temporary address or utilize PS Form 3801 (Standing Delivery Order) to authorize someone to pick up their mail. For more information, call 263-8587.

Victim Advocacy

Victim advocacy is a free service for all personnel in the military community and is located in Bldg. 402 at Army Community Service. Victims are allowed to come and talk to a trained victim advocate and inquire about available services. To contact a victim advocate, call 263-4853 or 0806772-6735.

Command sergeants major from the U.S. Army met Thursday with 26 members of the Japan Ground Self Defense Force who are the first candidates for the senior noncommissioned officer rank to offer them guidance and build the bilateral relationship between the two organizations. As part of their educational requirements, the CSM candidates spent time learning from several Soldiers what it means to hold the title of NCO. The candidates were culled from several units throughout the JGSDF. In the morning, Command Sgt. Maj. William Franklin, command sergeant major of U.S. Army Japan, held a briefing titled The Role of Noncommissioned Officers and Command Sergeants Major. Franklins brief touched on how the U.S. Army organizes its chain of command in the enlisted structure, and the importance as a senior NCO of taking care of Soldiers and their families. Its important for us to always be the JGSDFs coach and friend, but also be careful not to ask them to be exactly like American [Soldiers], said Franklin. The Japanese have their own culture that is completely apart from the U.S. Armys CSM program, and thats OK. I think we just need to get them to be the best command sergeants major that they can be. After the briefing, the candidates asked questions of Franklin in order to gain knowledge they could bring back with them to the JGSDF. I think the fact that the JGSDF has

Command Sgt. Maj. William Franklin, left, U.S. Army Japan command sergeant major, answers questions from Japanese Ground Self Defense Force CSM candidates Thursday. Twenty-six candidates attended the one-day educational tour.

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started a command sergeant major program is one of the most rewarding things Ive ever seen in my military career, said Franklin. I want you to understand that you are [going to be] the first command sergeants major in the JGSDF, Franklin told the candidates. Everybody is going to look to you as a role model. I ask you to understand that when youre doing your work as a command sergeant major, there are a lot of responsibilities.

Other briefings given to the candidates that were meant to help give them a better understanding of how the U.S. Army works. Todays briefings were very useful refefor us, said Warrant Officer Koji Soeta, of the JGSDFs 6th Field Artillery Brigade. Of course there is a cultural difference, but we have so many things to learn from the U.S. Army. It is very valuable for us to learn the history that the U.S. Army has established, and it will reflect in our system.

Voter Assistance

The Federal Voting Assistance Program has launched an online voter registration assistant to help more than 6 million military, their voting age dependents, and overseas voters better navigate the registration process. The new online FVAP Voter Registration Assistant helps automate a once cumbersome, manual process in advance of the mid-term elections. Go to www.fvap.gov to register and request your absentee ballot.

Bon Dance Lessons

Come learn the graceful steps of the Japanese Bon Dance. Free Bon Dance lessons will start July 20 to help members of the community prepare for the annual Camp Zama Bon Odori Festival. Lessons will be offered July 20, 22, 27, 29, and Aug. 3 and 5 from 5:30 7:30 p.m. at the Community Activity Center (formerly known as the Community Cultural Center). No preregistration is required, just show up and learn the moves. For more information, call the USAG-J Community Relations Office at 263-7156.

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WWII veterans honored at Torii Station

By Tetsuo Nakahara
Torii Staff

Five retired U.S. servicemembers who fought in the Battle of Okinawa returned to the island after 65 years to be honored during the Veterans Memorial Ceremony held June 24 at Torii Station. More than 100 attendees including Soldiers, family members, civilians and Japanese Ground Self Defense Force members gathered to honor the veterans of the Battle of Okinawa, the culminating conflict in Japan during World War II that resulted in more than 250,000 U.S. and Japanese military and civilian casualties. At the ceremony, Col. James Woodard, commander of the 10th Army Support Group, saluted in remembrance of those who sacrificed their lives in the Battle of Okinawa. Im humbled and honored to be standing here today with distinguished company, said Woodard during his speech at the ceremony. Two nations throughout the past 65 years have forged an alliance an alliance of peace and an alliance of security. The strength of that alliance is one of the great stories of the 20th and 21st century. Asia is largely at peace today because our alliance has given people throughout the region confidence that peace will be defended and peace will be preserved. That is what alliances are for, and that is why ours has endured for so long. The 10th ASG presented special flags to each veteran at the ceremony in honor of their royalty, sacrifice and dedication to the country. The retired servicemembers spoke of their time in the military during World War II and noted the changes Okinawa has undergone since then. [The Army] put me in a training camp for six weeks, three weeks at home on furlough, and on a ship to Okinawa as a replacement in the 96th Infantry, said retired Sgt. Charles Cebuhar, formerly of D Company, 381st Regt., 96th Infantry Division. Okinawa was obviously not like it is today. This is like a Garden of Eden now. It was pretty rough back then, continued Cebuhar. I remember the rain and lots of mud. It was a tough situation. You knew you were there for your country. And of course, so were the Japanese soldiers. Its just too bad we had to have so many deaths, but thats what happened. After the ceremony the Soldiers and guests, including Maj. Gen. Francis Wiercinski, commander of U.S. Army Japan and I Corps (Forward), greeted the veterans and praised their loyalty to their country. The ceremony today was beautiful, said Cebuhar. It was pretty emotional for

(Above): Col. James Woodard, commander of the 10th Area Support Group, salutes in remembrance of those who sacrificed their lives in the Battle of Okinawa during a June 24 Veterans Memorial Ceremony at Torii Station, Okinawa. (Right): From right, retired Marine Staff Sgt. Paul Moore, Marine Torpedo Bombing Squadron 232, and retired Sgt. Charles Cebuhar, D. Co., 381st Regt., 96th Infantry Division, hold flags presented to them by the 10th ASG. More than 100 attendees gathered to honor the veterans.

me to come back, but the whole thing was just great. I cant thank the U.S. Army enough for what they did for us for this week, and they do this always for all veterans, which I think is great. On April 1, 1945, approximately 20,000 American troops landed on Okinawa. Another 54,000 troops were stationed on ships off the eastern side of the island. Four Army infantry divisions the 7th, 27th, 77th and the 96th, along with two Marine Corps divisions played vital roles in the battles that followed. The Marines attacked northward, securing the land through the Motobu Peninsula to Hedo Point. The Army units were responsible for the Ie Shime and the southern portion of Okinawa. More than three months of bitter fighting occurred, forcing an end to the Japanese resistance on June 21. On June 22, Gen. Joseph Stillwell, United States Tenth Army commander, accepted the formal surrender of the Japanese forces on Okinawa. The Battle of Okinawa was the largest and costliest single operation of the Pacific War. For each of its 82 days of combat, the battle claimed an average of 3,000 lives.
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UpcomingOngoing Events
Summer Hire Program
The Camp Zama Summer Hire Program began accepting applications Wednesday. Applications can be picked up in building 102 in room A-209. The summer hire program is for young people ages 14 22. Summer hire employees receive $5.15 per hour for a variety of jobs that are categorized as labor, clerical, or child development areas. Participants must be unmarried family members of an active duty servicemember or Department of Defense civilian employee. Summer hires must be 14 before July 6, which is the official start of the program, and must not turn 23 prior to the end of the program on Aug. 13. Participants in child development positions must be at least 16 and will require a background check. For more information on summer hire applications, call 263-3808 and for general information on the summer hire program, call 263-5348.

This course will teach participant how to prepare DA Form 7566 Composite Risk Management worksheet for all situation and environment across a wide range of operations, activities and process. Target Audience: Managers/Supervisors/Military/ Civilian Course Schedule: July 15, 13:00 14:00 Location: Bldg. 102, Room A-205 How to apply: Contact Ms. Akisato at 263-3267 or yoshimi. akisato@zama.army.mil for register.

Whats Happening Outside the Gate?

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Ground Cherry Fair or Hozuki-Ichi @ Senso-ji Temple, Tokyo, July 9-10

Reminder: Portable Basketball Goals

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.

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.

The commander and command sergeant major of U.S. Army Garrison Japan would like to remind all housing residents that portable basketball goals are to be erected for immediate use only, and are to be removed and stored immediately after use. Basketball goals are not permitted to be erected in parking lots or on streets. They should also not be set up in a manner where players will be running and shooting from the street. For identification purposes, all basketball goals are to be labeled with the sponsors name and dwelling unit number. Unlabeled basketball goals left in common areas may be confiscated and disposed of. Residents are also reminded to always be courteous of their neighbors and that quiet hours from 10:30 p.m. to 9 a.m. are to be observed. Parents are also reminded to appropriately supervise their children and that any damages to vehicles or other property will be their responsibility. Please consider utilizing the basketball courts available at Yano Fitness Center, the Youth Center, or at school grounds.

Japanese people say the roots of ground cherry or hoh. zuki have a medical effect. Nowadays, they enjoy it as a decoration when the fruit turns a bright orange-red color, because red is believed to protect us against evil. Its also said, people will take home 46,000 days worth of good luck by visiting this temple on July 10.

Wind Bell Fair or Furin-Ichi @ Kawasaki Daishi Temple, Kawasaki City Jul 17-21

750 kinds of 23,000 wind bells or furin from all over Japan will be on sale.

Awa-Odori Dance Performance Festival @ Odakyu/Sagami-Tesudo Line Yamato Station area Jul 23-25

Awa-odori dance has been performed for 400 years in Tokushima Pref on Shikoku Island. Hundreds of people dance with up-beat music played by Japanese instruments. Women wear summer cotton kimono or yukata and dance in formation. Men wear happi coats and tabi socks, and dance with more freedom. Everyone keeps their hands and arms above their shoulders, and men dont let their heels touch the ground.

Indonesia Festival @ Yoyogi Park, Tokyo Jul 10-11

Toy Story 3 an instant classic that hits all right notes

By dustin Perry
Torii Editor

Anyone who was worried that Toy Story 3 would be unable to meet the stratospheric expectations set by the first two Pixar-animated classics can rest easy; given a few years, the concluding chapter may come to be seen as the best in the trilogy. But more on that later. Perhaps the films biggest accomplishment is its ability to once again find original and compelling ways to continue its story arc rather simply recycle old ideas. The film is an absolute joy from beginning to end, starting with its magnificent opening in which a dazzling train-robbery scene takes place. The famous duo of Woody (Tom Hanks) and Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen) aided by Jesse (Joan Cusack) and Bullseye the horse, who were introduced in Toy Story 2 once again come together to thwart the plans of the evil Mr. Potato Head (Don Rickles). As the scenario fades out, it is revealed via home movies to be the imagination of Andy, the owner of the toys, who is now preparing to leave for college. The scene where Andy looks over his possessions to decide what he will store in the attic, throw away or take with him is just one of many that will unquestionably strike an emotional chord in any viewer between the ages of 18 and 60. The first two films in the Toy Story trilogy went the less is more route when doling out emotional or reflective moments amid the cartoonish hijinks and playful humor, whereas Toy Story 3 is packed with heavy themes like loyalty,

adult- and parenthood, and loss. After a mix-up that has them donated to a daycare, Woody and the rest of the toys initially seem happy that they will have a new life of continuously being cherished by a never-ending stream of children. Things take a turn for the worse when they are introduced to Lotso (Ned Beatty), a deceptively cute-looking pink teddy bear who acts as the wise old leader. He assigns them to a room in the daycare populated by aggressive toddlers who are more likely to throw a toy against the wall and smear it with paint and saliva rather than play with it. Woody manages to escape momentarily but heads back to the daycare in an effort to break his friends out of the facility. The middle third of the film is a clever combination of classic heist and prison-break films, directly influenced by greats like Cool Hand Luke and The Great Escape. That the

protagonists are made of wood and plastic rather than skin and bone does not make the action any less lively or relatable. The strength of the Toy Story films and the rest of the Pixar lineup, for that matter has always been their ability to make the nonrelatable (insects, fish, superheroes, senior citizens with floating houses) relatable in an entertaining and engaging way. The creative team at Pixar does not shy away from bleak or heart-wrenching moments, as evidenced by the devastating opening sequence of last years Up. Here, that translates to a frightening scene in a landfill incinerator that echoes the closing minutes of the third Lord of the Rings film. Its a powerful moment with no dialogue that shows just how effective Toy Story 3 is at entertaining its audience while never pandering to them. Director Lee Unkrich, who has been

involved with seven previous Pixar films, stages the action brilliantly. The daycarebreakout scene is as carefully mapped out as anything from Steven Soderberghs Oceans Eleven. And the comedic set pieces are as on-target as ever, the best of which involve Michael Keaton as a scene-stealing, fashionobsessed Ken doll, and a reset-to-Spanish Buzz who dances the Salsa and attempts to seduce Jessie with dialogue straight out of a telenovela. Screenwriter Michael Arndt (Little Miss Sunshine) does the franchise proud by crafting a story that hits all the right notes and manages to bring the trilogy to a supremely satisfying close. And now, if I may get personal for a moment: I was 15 when Toy Story first debuted in theaters. It changed the face animated cinema and turned me into a lifelong Pixar enthusiast. It is now 14 years later, and I brought my 7-year-old daughter with me to watch this film. There are moments in Toy Story 3 that will speak to you, whether you are the parent of a newborn or full-grown sons or daughters with children of their own. For those who are not yet so far removed from their childhood that it is still relatively fresh in their minds, witnessing the simple joy that toys can bring and the transition into maturity that is signaled by finally letting them go is one of the many things this film masterfully accomplishes. The closure of this classic premise and group of characters was inevitable, but it is fortunate to have come together in a series of films that will be enjoyed and shared for years to come.

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A highly decorating officer

Photo by Dustin Perry

Maj. Gen. Francis J. Wiercinski, commander of U.S. Army Japan and I Corps (Forward), hangs a tanzaku, a small piece of paper containing a hand-written wish, onto a bamboo tree Thursday at the entrance of the USARJ headquarters building here. The custom is part of Tanabata (Evening of the Seventh), a Japanese star festival that is celebrated once a year on the seventh day of the seventh month. Along with other tanzaku, the bamboo tree is also decorated with paper chains.

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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_/. 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. 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. instructor/facilitator: Camp Zama Education Center is looking for a Instructor/Facilitator to conduct daytime Online Academic Skills Course formerly called FAST. Bachelors Degree and Teaching License/Certificate preferred.Will be paid for 240 classroom hours per year. Call 263-5055 for more information. instructor/facilitator: Torii Station Education Center is looking for a Instructor/Facilitator to conduct daytime Online Academic Skills Course formerly called FAST. Bachelors Degree and Teaching License/Certificate preferred.Will be paid for classroom hours taught per year.Call 263-5055 for more information. Bookkeeper/ internal accountant: The West Pacific Girl Scouts is looking for a bookkeeper to maintain all financial records, produce monthly financial statements, perform other functions necessary to the position. Must be familiar with accounting procedures and principles, MS Excel and other accounting software. Full time, competitive pay with great benefits for someone with SOFA status. Please apply with a resume to westpacificceo@gmail.com or by calling Pam at 263-3597; resume may also be dropped off at the Girl Scout office in Bldng 533. 96 Mitsubitshi RvR: Excellent condition, new $300 battery, new $500 Alternator, newer tires, Power windows, AC & Heat work perfectly, retractable mirrors,keyless entry,car rack. JCI until Apr 2011, Road Tax paid until Mar 2011. $2000/OBO. Call Don at 09098404592;2637648 or email: donald.dais@yahoo.com (3) 94 Honda ascot; JCI to 23 Apr 11. Silver; good condition. $1,800 DSN 263-4354. (3) 93 Honda legend: 110,000 Km / 68,000 Mi, Dark Blue, 4 Door Sedan, PW, PL, AC, PS, PB, Good Condition, Runs Good, JCI until Nov 2010, Avail 18 June 2010. $500.00. Call 263-7495 (leave message) or email: n3876h@ tampabay.rr.com (4) 04 Yamaha, YZf R1: Immaculate Condition, Drk Grey,13km, Carbon Fiber parts, Garage kept,TOCE Extreme 4/quad pipe exhaust, Vortex racing sprocket/gold chain, Double wind screen, Pilot Power 2CT Tires, New JCI, Plus much more $7,800. PCSing: Call 090-8517-9568 (2)

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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 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. sports photos: 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 tetsuo. nakahara4@us.army.mil.

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.

For sale
Softbank cell phones, only 18 months old. Buy one or two. One is black Panasonic, other is pink Sharp. Both have text and camera. Optional internet and int'l calling packages available. English instructions, battery charger included. Cost $187 ea new. Yours for $90 each, or $150 for both. Call Tom at DSN 263-8349, or 0803708-3281, pls lv msg. Or tom-zama@softbank. ne.jp. (2) Misc items: Canon EOS Rebel XS 18-55mm lens kit with BG-E5 grip and additional battery, like new condition. Asking $450.00, Giant Escape R3 Hybrid bicycle, brand new, never ridden, very light and always kept indoors. Asking $400.00 If interested in any of these items, please contact Mike at BAL1969@HOTMAIL.COM or at 0906311-9177. (2)

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. The Women, infant, and Children, (WIC) overseas program at Camp Zama offers valuable nutritional information and food subsidizes. For more information, call 263-8960. 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. PCSing? I recently arrived and would love to have your flowers (potted or planted) for my quarters. Email me tsinjapan@gmail.com.

Child and Youth Program assistant (level 2-4), (CYS, Zama & SHA), CY-1/2, RFT/RPT, $9.58 - $17.09, Closes: Open Continuous Recreation assistant (lifeguard), RD, Flex, NF-02, $9.29, Closes: Open Continuous food service Worker (Bowling), BD, Flex, NA-02, $8.77, Closes: Open Continuous operation assistant (Community Club), BD, Flex, NF-1101-01, $9.00, Closes: Open Continuous lead Child and Youth Program assistant (sHa) (CYs), RFT, CY-02, $13.14 - $17.09, Closes: November 17, 2010, Open until filled

Vehicles for sale

04 Nissan skyline fairlady Z/350Z: Dark Metallic Grey, Nismo, auburn leather seats, Excellent condition, 20/19 VIP Luxury Wheels, HKS exhaust system, 4 tips, Drill/Slot Rotors, Power everything, New JCI, TV, NAV, Mini Disc, Keyless, 6CD, PCSing: $14.500 OBO. Call 090-8517-9568 (3) 01 Nissan CUBe: 4 DOOR, SILVER, 21,000 K, great AC, RADIO, CD, NEW TIRES, $3,500. AVAILABLE 19 JULY. CALL 267-6286

Wanted
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

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

Other local positions

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.

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friday 6:30 p.m....................Grown Ups 9 p.m..................Knight and Day saturday 6:30 p.m....................Grown Ups 9 p.m..................Knight and Day sunday 3:30 p.m....................Iron Man 2 6:30 p.m.............Knight and Day

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friday 6 p.m.......Twilight Saga: Eclipse (PG-13) 124 9:30 p.m...Twilight Saga: Eclipse (PG-13) 124 saturday 4 p.m..............................Toy Story 3 (G) 108 6:30 p.m...Twilight Saga: Eclipse (PG-13) 124 9:30 p.m.............................MacGruber (R) 90

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sunday 3 p.m..................Shrek Forever After (PG) 93 minutes 5:30 p.m....................Grown Ups (PG-13) 102 minutes 8 p.m.......Twilight Saga: Eclipse (PG-13) 124 minutes

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July 8, 2010

NCAA All-Stars, Lil Jordan tee off at CZGC

By dustin Perry
Torii Editor

Your Weekly Dose

Access to care at BG Sams U.S. Army Health Clinic is avaialble 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 till the clinic opens, or if you need to seek medical care at either Yokosuka Navy Hospital, Yokota AFB Hospital or at a Host Nation Hospital or Clinic.

Ten college-level golf phenoms and one who has yet to reach his teens met June 27 at the Camp Zama Golf Course to play 18 holes with Soldier and civilian members of the community. The NCAA Lady All-Stars golf team was in the middle of its 27th annual Asia Tour, part of which includes tutorial clinics and a match at the CZGC. The event happened to coincide with a visit from 12-year-old Jordan Eugenio, aka Lil Jordan, whose talent for both the sport and performing music has led him to be dubbed the Ambassador of Junior Golf and Hip-Hop. The purpose of [this event] is to create goodwill amongst the Soldiers and civilians serving overseas and to give them a touch of home life and also to observe some really good golf, said Dale Jorgenson, director of the CZGC. A lot of these guys come out every weekend and they play with the same group this kind of gets them out of their element and allows them to play with somebody new. Eugenio has been playing golf since he was 2 years old, when his father Johnny took him to the driving range at the Pebble Beach Golf Links in California. Using a sand wedge his father cut down to size, Eugenio immediately began hitting 30-yard drives straight down the field: It was just natural, he said. One of our friends was a part of this program [before] and we wanted to support the military because they protect us and theyve done so many things to change the world, said Eugenio. The NCAA All-Star team is comprised of collegiate players from schools that include the University of California in Los Angeles, Oregon State, Princeton, Yale, Texas Tech, Indiana, Oregon, Tennessee and San Francisco.

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. Of course, if you have a life threatening medical emergency such as chest pain, difficulty breathing, or trauma, please 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, please call the clinic first at 263.4127 and push option 1 for triage nurse or 24/7 medical advice. Our provider on call will advise you on what options are available, such as Yokota AFB hospital, Yokosuka Navy Hospital or a local Host Nation clinic/hospital, in which case we would arrange for a translator to assist you.

Sports Briefs
Holes 1, 5 change at CZGC
Effective immediately, the following measures are to be taken when hitting from Holes 1 and 5 at the Camp Zama Golf Course: - Tee shots are Irons Only (no hybrids) from range mats with fixed tee height not to exceed 1/2 inch. - Twenty-foot nets will be installed on Holes 1 and 5 during the week of June 21 through 27. - The left edge of the cart path on Hole 1 is now out of bounds. A drop area is in place for any balls that go OB. Players must hit their fourth shot from the drop area no provisionals. - Players who hit a ball over the net will be suspended (see suspension policy below). suspension Policy: - Any player who hits a ball over the net on Hole 1 or 5 will be suspended for 30 days. The penalty for a second offense is a 90-day suspension, and the penalty for a third offense is a one-year suspension. - All players who have previously hit a ball over the net will receive a separate memo from the commander advising them of the policy change. Therefore, they should take the appropriate risk-reduction measures to ensure they are not affected. For more information, call 263-3694.

Jordan Eugenio, aka Lil Jordan, tees off from Hole 1 at the Camp Zama Golf Course during an 18-hole match held June 27 in which he participated with the NCAA Lady All-Stars Team and members of the Camp Zama community.

Photo by Dustin Perry

Fitness Files
By Jane Kupkowski
Camp Zama Fitness Coordinator

Its always on the to-do list for disease prevention and overall good health, but engaging in physical activity on a regular basis appears to have antidepressant qualities, too. While questions remain, the picture on exercise and depression is becoming clearer: Getting up and moving seems to help people get on top of a bout of depression or keep a recurrence at bay. Heres the skinny so far: five ways to battle depression with exercise: 1. There is some relationship, though not fully understood, between mood and movement. A good body of observational research suggests that people who are physically active are less likely to be depressed than those who tend to sit on their couch instead. It is simply not yet clear if such people are physically active because theyre

less depressed to begin with. Alternatively, researchers wonder if exercise holds some preventive powers that either stop symptoms of depression from cropping up altogether or somehow lessen depressions effects by dampening its edge 2. It is probably best to try aerobic activity as a way to benefit the brain. Most research has looked at the effect of aerobic activities like running, biking or walking on mood. The particular type of aerobic exercise doesnt seem to matter. Weightlifting and strength training might also provide a benefit. 3. Using an exercise log could help. Suiting up for a jog might be the last thing a person battling the lows of depression will find appealing, but research from a group of experts at DePaul University has suggested that depressed patients who document their

exercise are helped to keep at it. 4. The benefit is both psychological and physiological. Exercise induces neural growth factors and creates new neurons in your brain. The result: a bolstered connectivity that could play a critical role in the depressed brain, which is often operating with a deficit of these connections. Also very important is the fact that keeping up a regular workout regimen seems to reinforce self-confidence and a sense of being in control of ones health. 5. Try it on your own, but dont be afraid to get professional help. If you can, work your way up to three hours of moderateintensity exercise per week about 30 minutes, six days a week while monitoring your mood. If theres not an improvement, you need to see a professional. Bringing a bout of depression under control might require tackling it from multiple angles. People who dont have a complete remission of depression symptoms with the aid of antidepressant medication or talk therapy might benefit by adding a regular workout regimen. If you find yourself depressed and exercise is not helping, please seek medical attention.

Jacuzzi, Steam Room, Sauna

The jacuzzi, steam room and sauna are co-ed at the Yano Fitness Center. On Wednesday mornings, the jacuzzi, sauna and steam room are closed for maintenance from 8 a.m. - noon.

Water Aerobics

Water Aerobics classes from 9 - 10 a.m. Monday, Wdnesdays and Fridays. Aqua Jogger classes from 6 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Yano Fitness Center. For more information, call 263-4664 / 5656.

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8 July 8, 2010

By Dustin Perry
Torii Editor

Coast through summer at Fuji-Q Highland Theme Park

There are two areas of the park dedicated to child-friendly attractions. Thomas Land, named for the beloved blue tank engine, is filled with themed rides and play areas perfectly suited for younger visitors. Located near the main entrance is Hamu Hamu Oukoku (Ham Hams Kingdom), a bright and colorful world modeled after the popular Japanese animated rodent Hamtaro. Ham Hams Kingdom includes the Hide and Seek Forest, a miniature Ferris wheel, the Rolling Wave Ham Ship (a theme park mainstay) and the Great Fluffy Sky Adventure, a gentle rail coaster with possibly the least-threatening name ever. For those not looking to spend their whole trip zipping around the park 20 stories high at breakneck speeds, Fuji-Q Highland also includes within it the Fujiyama Museum and an onsen where visitors can relax in the steaming waters of a hot spring. Other non-coaster rides include the Haunted Hospital, a large water tube slide and Gundam Crisis, a live performance featuring characters from the popular anime series. Fuji-Q Highland is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and weekends from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. A one-day free-pass ticket, which allows entry to any ride or attraction, costs 4,800 yen for adults, 4,300 yen for students grades 1 through 12, and 3,500 yen for children ages 4 to 11. After purchasing a ticket visitors must go to a booth near the entrance where they have a picture passport taken, which must be shown to gain entrance to a ride. Getting there: From Odakyu-Sagamihara Station, go two stops to Machida. Switch to the Yokohama Line and take that train to Hachioji Station. Switch again to the Chuo Line and ride the train for approximately 45 minutes until you reach Otsuki Station. From there, switch once more to the Fujikyuko Line, a dedicated line that will take you directly to the main entrance of Fujikyu-Highland.

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here is no shortage of thrills when aboard the Eejanaika, a 250-foottall roller coaster with a maximum speed of 78 mph, but it is during the full inversion a gut-sinking, zero-gravity roll when riders are likely to experience a genuine life-flashing-before-their-eyes moment. Eejanaika (translated roughly as Aint it Great!) is located within Fuji-Q Highland, an amusement park situated near the base of Mount Fuji. Tackling the coaster is enough to fill anyones adrenaline quota for the day, but the park boasts a variety of additional attractions for all ages, making it an ideal summer destination for any family. Opened in 1961, Fuji-Q Highland is one of the most popular amusement parks in Japan. Its current lineup of roller coasters is infamous among enthusiasts of the heart-pounding pastime. Aside from the aforementioned Eejanaika notable for being the worlds tallest and fastest fourth-dimension coaster, of which only two exist there is also the Fujiyama and Dodonpa. When it was built in 1996, Fujiyama held the record as the worlds tallest roller coaster. The 259-foot-tall steel monster sends riders on a three-anda-half-minute, 81 mph journey that includes hairpin turns and dizzying drops. Dodonpa, named for the notes used by taiko drummers, is an exhilaratingly fast launch-type roller coaster. The ride begins in a tunnel with the carriage and its passengers sat completely motionless. Hydraulic pumps hiss, drowning out all sound except for a booming voice inside the tunnel that begins a countdown. Then, the carriage rockets to a speed of 107 mph in less than two seconds the fastest speed ever for a roller coaster when it was initially built.

Photo illustration by Dustin Perry