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October 20, 2011

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Col. John Kim, deputy chief of staff of G-5 at U.S. Army Japan, receives a gift of 1,000 origami cranes here Friday from Eiko Araki, a representative of the Japan Womens Association, or Nihon Josei no Kai, in appreciation of the units disaster relief support in the Tohoku area devastated by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami.

USARJ receives token of appreciation for disaster relief operations in Tohoku area
By Tetsuo Nakahara
Torii Staff

Several thousand origami cranes were presented to U.S. Army Japan on behalf of the Japan Womens Association as a gesture of appreciation for the units support during relief efforts following the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. Eight members of the JWA, or Nihon Josei no Kai, visited Camp Zama on Friday to present collections of 1,000 each of the colorful folded-paper cranes or senbazuru, a traditional Japanese gift that promises good fortune to six representatives from various USARJ organizations. We wanted to show our appreciation, as representatives of Japan, to the U.S. Army for their quick reaction to support

the disaster relief efforts, said Eiko Araki, security general for the JWA. We are so happy that the U.S. Army welcomed us with warm hearts. Each origami crane has a handwritten message from a JWA member. We really put our heart into this to tell USARJ thank you. Prior to being presented, the cranes were purified in a ritual at Meiji Shrine in Tokyo. Friday, the cranes were given to Col. John Kim, deputy chief of staff of G-5 at USARJ. Also receiving them were four Camp Zama Girl Scouts for their Operation Backpacks initiative, and Sgt. 1st Class William Hobson of the USARJ Band for the several performances given by the band in areas affected by the disaster. We appreciate the thoughtfulness of the JWS for taking the time from their busy

schedule to come to Camp Zama to make this presentation, said Kim. It recognizes USARJs effort in Operation Tomodachi: the band lifting spirits with their music at shelters; the Scouts with Operation Backpacks; the 78th Aviation with their delivery of relief supplies and [search and rescue] operations; and the 35th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion with their distribution of relief supplies, bath services and cleanup of the Sendai Airport and train stations. More importantly, this recognizes the strong partnership that exists between USARJ and Japan. Following the presentation, JWS and USARJ members conversed together in order to further strengthen that bond. Working side by side with Self-Defense Force and Government of Japan officials in

Operation Tomodachi was an honor, said Kim. The mission was important and the satisfaction of being able to help people in need strengthened the bond between USARJ and the SDF, as well as the Japanese people. JWA members began making the origami cranes after seeing the widespread efforts of U.S. service members in support of disaster relief efforts in Tohoku. The JWA also recently presented cranes to various Japanese Self-Defense Force facilities. The Japan Womens Association is an organization for non-military Japanese wives that boasts more than 3,000 members throughout the country, and whose aim it is to support the improvement of familial relationships and build a better society through female empowerment.

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NEWS
By Dustin Perry

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Zama Briefs
Depot Pass Office Closed
The Pass Office at Sagami General Depot will be closed until Dec. 31. Local national employees and contractors seeking vehicle passes or renewals should submit the required documents, including USAG-J Form 47 signed by their supervisor or contracting officer, to the Camp Zama Pass Office at Bldg. 235. For guest rosters, submit a USAG-J Form 1529 signed by a sponsor. Call 263-4697 for more information.

10 USARJ facilities voted Best of Pacific

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GSA Mart Closure

The GSA Mart will be closed Monday through Oct. 28 to relocate to Bldg. 680 (across from MEDDAC). The facility will reopen on Oct. 31 at its new location. In case of an emergency, call Dirk Bishop at 263-5880.

Christmas mailing deadlines

The mailing deadline dates for Air Force post offices in mainland Japan for the 2011 Christmas season are as follows: Space Available Mail: Dec. 2 Parcel Airlift: Dec. 2 Priority Mail: Dec. 9 Letter/First Class Mail: Dec. 9 Express Mail: Dec. 16 Call Masahita Fujita at 263-3963 for more information.

EFMP Respite Care

Respite care is for Army active-duty service members who have a family member enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program with moderate to severe special needs. Those seeking to utilize this service must meet one or more of the eight eligibility criteria to qualify. Call Cheryl Rendon, the EFMP coordinator for Army Community Service, at 263-4572 for more information. Autism Support Group meetings are held from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. on the third Monday of every month at Army Community Service, Bldg. 402. Attendees can meet and network with families touched by autism, and learn strategies on coping with the effects of autism. Call Cheryl Rendon at 263-4572 or email cheryl.rendon@us.army.mil for more information.

Ten mainland U.S. Army Japan facilities were voted Best of the Pacific in an annual online poll conducted by the regional edition of the Stars and Stripes newspaper. Included in the results, released as an insert with the publication on Sept. 30, were both repeat and first-time honorees from Camp Zama. Voters also selected their favorites in Okinawa, Korea and Guam. A big winner was Camp Zamas Morale, Welfare and Recreation Division. Five facilities here won in their respective categories, including Best Golf Course, Bowling Alley, Fitness Center (Yano Fitness Center), Outdoor Recreation Division, and overall Other Facility. The Camp Zama Golf Course received 50 percent of the votes in its category a tremendous showing of appreciation from the customers, said manager Dale Jorgenson. Ive got a great staff and they work really hard, so its nice that I can show them that the customers appreciate what we do, he said. First and foremost, we strive to be customer-friendly. All of our rules are designed to take care of the customer. The 18 lanes at the Camp Zama Bowling Center, combined with a retro ambiance and the best lumpia in town helped to earn the facility the honor this year, said the food outlet manager there. My employees work very hard to provide the best service to our community, said Gemma Takeda. Its a big honor for us to be voted the best bowling facility in Japan. Camp Zamas joint Exchange and shoppette both won in their respective smalldivision categories.

Cathy Bischof browses authentic Japanese items at Camp Zamas East Meets West gift shop, one of 10 U.S. Army Japan facilities that were voted Best of the Pacific in an online poll conducted annually by the Pacific edition of Stars and Stripes.

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To be voted as the best shoppette, especially on mainland Japan, was a big honor because were such a small Exchange versus Yokota and even Misawa, said Exchange General Manager Shirley Huth. We try to meet the customersneeds and listen to them, and I think this win is a reflection of that. Because we are a smaller store, its very easy to interact with our customers than in a larger Exchange, added Huth. With Camp Zama being such a small installation, there is a small community that makes it easy to talk to our customers. Were going to continue to improve. The East Meets West and Oriental Bazaar here won in the Best Shop Category, a first

for the establishments. Run by members of the Zama Community Spouses Association, East Meets West offers a wide variety of authentic Japanese gifts and souvenirs at affordable prices. I felt extremely honored that the voters chose us as the best, because there are a lot of other options for vintage Japanese items out there, said manager Louise Clutter. We just want our customers to have the option to get authentic Japanese gifts here on Zama, so they dont have to run all over Japan to find them. Other categories won by Camp Zama facilities included Best Travel Agency (Zama ITT) and On-base Lodging.

Autism Support Group

Native American Heritage Observance

Date: Nov. 16 Time: 1:30 p.m. Location: Community Activity Center

Deployed Spouse Support

Deployed Spouse Support Groups are an unofficial resource to network, in an atmosphere of understanding and compassion, with others who are dealing with the challenges of deployment. Meetings are held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month in the Army Community Service Outreach Room, Bldg. 402.

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. Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program website: http://www.sexualassault.army. mil.

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have air-conditioning or heating, therefore energy consumption will be reduced. Facility and building managers must ensure that occupants maximize the use of natural ventilation by opening windows and common area entrances. The priority of HVAC service will be provided to those facilities without natural ventilation capability such as the schools, medical facilities, the Exchange and the Camp Zama Community Club. By implementing the No Heating, No Cooling initiative twice a year, the installation incurs a cost avoidance of approximately 10 percent to 20 percent on its annual energy bill. This initiative is one of many operational initiatives implemented to ensure U.S. Army Garrison Japan energy intensity reduction goals are achieved. The HVAC system downtime allows DPWs Operations and Maintenance Division to perform the necessary preventive maintenance, checks and services required of HVAC systems throughout the installation. During the next four weeks, DPW will be performing required winter startup maintenance. This effort provides the opportunity to prepare and ensure that the overall heating system, ventilation units and related equipment are in optimum operating condition before turning them on. This is also the time to find out if everything is working properly and if not, make the necessary repairs. Although autumn has arrived and temperatures continue to lower, USAG-J has established guidelines for the transition and activation of the heating systems in facilities in accordance with Command Policy No. 200, USAG-J Energy and Water Conservation Policy. Depending on the weather, the expected start date for initial intermittent heating activation is sometime during the second week of November 2011. Once a five-day maximum temperature of 68 degrees or lower is recorded between 5 a.m. and 10 p.m., DPW will begin activating the heating system at all facilities. Nighttime heating is applicable to quarters and will begin when the five-day maximum temperature is 55 degrees or below between the hours of 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. Heating season temperatures in occupied

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DPW initiates No Heating, No Cooling in advance of cooler temps

DPW Environmental & Energy Div.
Special to the Torii

The Directorate of Public Works is getting ready to transition its heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems from cooling to heating. This requires coordination and extensive preparation in order to effectively support the mission and the quality of life of the U.S. Army Japan community. DPW initiated the transition process by implementing an initial two-week cooling phase that consisted of intermittent air-conditioning service throughout the installation as long as the outside heat index was 76 degrees during the day. During the evening hours, cooling continued for family housing as long as the temperature was at or above 74 degrees. Because the temperature remained constant below the mentioned criteria for a period of five days, DPW turned off air-conditioning systems to buildings and initiated this years No Heating, No Cooling season last week. During this time, most buildings will not

facilities will be maintained in the range of 72 degrees, plus or minus 2 degrees, during normal working hours. Heating setback temperatures during unoccupied times shall be set to 55 degrees plus or minus 5 degrees. Temperatures in warehouses and similar active working spaces will be set at 60 degrees, plus or minus 5 degrees, during occupancy and 45 degrees, plus or minus 5 degrees, during unoccupied periods. Warehouses will not be heated if they are usually devoid of human activity and if freezing and condensation are not issues. DPW acknowledges that temperatures will be cooling very soon, but the community must be patient during this time when all the maintenance is performed to all our systems. Once the activation phase starts, it will take approximately 30 days to complete. The community is encouraged to maximize natural ventilation and dress adequately commensurate to desired comfort during this period. Call DPWs O&M Division at 263-4613 or 263-4274 for more information.

Exchange Halloween contest offers chance at $3,000 in winnings

By Myra M. Dizon
Exchange Public Affairs

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is forgoing the tricks and going right for the treats in its latest contest as it gives away two $500 Exchange shopping sprees, 10 $100 gift cards for the runners up and 20 $50 gift cards for third place. The Halloween Treasure Hunt Sweepstakes will send Exchange patrons on a scavenger hunt throughout the store. Using a treasure map featured in the Exchange sales flyer or from the store, shoppers can use the map to hunt for clues in the Camp Zama Exchange. After collecting all five clues, treasure hunters can go to www. shopmyexchange.com/PatriotFamily for official rules and to enter their clues. The Exchange is ready for a ghoulishly good time,

said the Exchanges General Manager Shirley Huth. In addition to the sweepstakes, the Exchange is stocked with all the Halloween essentials. From costumes to candy, weve got all the ghosts and goblins covered. The contest began Sept. 30 and ends at midnight on Oct. 31. No purchase is necessary to enter. The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is a joint command and is directed by a board of directors that is responsible to the secretaries of the Army and the Air Force through the service chiefs of staff. The Exchange has the dual mission of providing authorized patrons with articles of merchandise and services and generating non-appropriated fund earnings as a supplemental source of funding for military Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation programs. To find out more about the Exchange history and mission or to view recent press releases, visit http://www.shopmyexchange.com.

Essay Winners Omission

The article titled, Zama honors Hispanic Heritage Month, which appeared on the front page of the Oct. 6 issue of the Torii, did not include the second- and third-place winners of a youth essay contest held in conjunction with Camp Zamas observance. Zama American Middle School eighth-graders Kimberly Lopes and Veronica Ruiz received the honor with their respective essays, Katherine Dvalos Ortega: The First Female Hispanic Treasurer and Boriqua. The Torii apologizes for this omission. Dustin Perry Torii Editor

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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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 dustin.perry@us.army.mil. 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. Eric D. Tilley Public Affairs Officer: R. Slade Walters Editor: Dustin Perry Staff Writer: Tetsuo Nakahara Deputy Okinawa Bureau Chief: Lauren Hall

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Turn on A/Cs later in the morning. Increase of thermostat settings at designated facilities and areas. Shut down lighting systems. To prevent disruption of normal A/C operations and area lighting, the following actions must be implemented to conserve energy: If you have multiple A/C split units in your house use only the one in the rooms being occupied. USAG-J peak consumption time is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Make every attempt to avoid using appliances like dishwashers, washers and dryers during this time. Turn off A/Cs and maximize use of fans, or set the A/C thermostats to 78 degrees or above. Increase settings to no less than 85 degrees when not at home and at the end of the duty day in administrative areas. Turn off all unnecessary lights (interior / exterior) at home, unused office spaces, classrooms and conference rooms. Turn down all remaining individual lighting levels where possible. Replace incandescent bulbs with energy-efficient compact fluorescents or LEDs available at the Self-Help Stores (Bldg. 694 at Camp Zama, and Bldg. S-150 at SFHA). Turn off all office and home appliances when not in use. Unplug them when not in use. Set computers, monitors, printers, copiers, and other business equipment to their energy-saving feature, and turn them off when not in use or at the end of the day. For more information on energy conservation, contact the DPW Environmental Division at 263-3559.

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UpcomingOngoing Events
Halloween Costume Contest
A childrens Halloween costume contest is scheduled to be held from 6 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 31 at the Camp Zama Exchange food court. Come get your picture taken, and you could win one of three prizes. All entrants will receive one free childrens meal and Reeltime movie pass. The contest is open to children ages 12 and younger.

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Handels Messiah Rehearsals

For those interested in joining, rehearsals for George Frideric Handels Messiah are held from 7 to 9 p.m. every Tuesday at the Camp Zama Chapel. The rehearsals are in preparation for the annual Messiah Concert, scheduled to be held beginning at 6 p.m. on Dec. 11. Call 263-4898 for more information.

Japan Self-Defense Forces Music Festival

The Ministry of Defense holds Japan Self-Defense Forces Band Festival as a part of the SDFs anniversary celebrations every fall in order to deepen peoples understanding toward the SDF. *Time & Date: Saturday, November 19, 14:00 ~ 15:50 *Place: Nippon Budokan, Tokyo *RSVP: Call to SGM Ishioka/ 263-3468/ GSO LNO office E-mail Ryuichi.ishioka@us.army.mil *Invitees: USARJ active soldiers, DA civilian & their family members *Transportation: Round Trip Transportation will be provided from CZCCBUdo kan-CZCC POV parking space is NOT available at the venue.

Oct. 28-30: DJ Beer Garden and Projection Mapping @ Cinecitta Dori Avenue Oct. 28-29: Kawasaki Halloween All Night Party @ CLUB CITTA Oct. 29: Kids Parade @ Cinecitta Dori Avenue Oct. 29: Playground (Club party for Parents and children) @ CLUB CITTA Oct. 29-30: Special effect make-up, face painting, and handmade candles Oct. 30: Halloween parade in JR Kawasaki Station East Exit Side http://lacittadella.co.jp/halloween/english.html Oct. 30: Halloween award (Costume Contest) @ Cinderella Steps at Le FRONT

Kawasaki Halloween @ JR Kawasaki Station East Exit Side Oct. 28 - 30

Sagami-Ono Halloween Festival @ Sagami-Ono Station North Exit Shopping Street area Oct. 23 Kirie Art Exhibition @ Kawasaki City Museum, Kanagawa Oct. 27 - Nov. 2
* Kirie: The Japanese art of collage using cut colored Japanese washi paper

Foreign Born Spouse Support Group

Energy Conservation Notice

During these extraordinary times, please do your part to conserve energy and educate others. In the event the peak electrical demand is exceeded, DPW may have to conduct the following actions: Early shutdown of air-conditioning systems at designated facilities.

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.

Organic Expo 2011 @ Tokyo Big Sight Nov. 1-3 Nihonbashi-Kyobashi Matsuri Festival @ Chuo-dori Ave., Chuo-ku, Tokyo Oct. 30

Featuring marching bands, traditional Japanese folk dance performances, kimono parade, shopping and food booths from all over Japan.

SCHOOL NEWS
Zama Child Development Center: 263-4992 SHA Child Development Center: 267-6348
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. Student Orientation beginning at 3 p.m. Aug. 18 in the schools cafeteria. The orientation is designed for students attending Arnn for the first time to come and learn about the educational programs and receive a tour of the school.

Zama American Middle School: 263-4040

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

John O. Arnn Elementary: 267-6602

Your child or someone elses may qualify for Preschool Services for Children with Disabilities (PSCD). 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, you can call EDIS at 267-6545 to schedule an appointment. Student registration: The school registration process continues at Arnn for newly arrived families and for those who have kindergarten-aged children. Arnn Elementary is a pre-kindergarten through sixth-grade school for those families who are command-sponsored by U.S. Army Garrison Japan and its affiliated units. Please hand-carry the following documents at time of registration: Orders of sponsor (orders must have the childrens names on the orders), updated copy of childs immunization records; students passport or birth certificate, letter of employment, updated contact information, parents identification card, and previous school records, if applicable. new student orientation: Arnn Elementary School will be hosting its annual New

Zama American High School: 263-3181

The ZAHS tennis team will begin practicing at 3:30 p.m. today at the campus tennis courts. In order to practice, players must have a current power of attorney, physical and signed copy of the high school athletic contract. For more information, contact Wanda Finley via email at wanda.finley@pac.dodea.edu or by phone at 263-3181. Visit the Web at www.zama-hs.pac.dodea.edu/ for information pertaining to Zama American High School.

Child, Youth and School Services: 263-4500

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. Join us Tuesday and Thursday nights to 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.

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Army leaders pledge to continue family support

By elizabeth m. Collins
Army News Service

WASHINGTON Family programs remain important and their budgets will not be used to fund other initiatives, the secretary and chief of staff of the Army pledged on Oct. 10. Secretary of the Army John McHugh and Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Raymond T. Odierno later renewed their commitment to Army families by re-signing the Army Family Covenant with Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond F. Chandler III. U.S. Army Japan leaders will add their signatures to the Covenant during a ceremony scheduled to be held here Thursday. McHugh and Odierno assured family members and family readiness group leaders who were gathered at the first family forum of the Association of the United States Army annual meeting that family programs remain as important as ever, despite Department of Defense budget cuts and draw-downs in Iraq and Afghanistan. We dont talk enough about our families, about what weve gone through, Odierno said. We sometimes dont know the impact its had on our children, and I do worry about that. What are we doing for our children? Wherever I go, I talk about [how] our children are the strength of our nation, our children are the strength of our Army, and how we help them to get through these numerous deployments, and how we help them to cope with issues of missing Dad or Mom. And of course one of the things that I

WASHINGTON Secretary of the Army John McHugh, Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Raymond T. Odierno and Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond F. Chandler III sign the Army Family Covenant on Oct. 10 as wounded warrior Sgt. Jeremy Barnhart and his family look on. The Barnhart family was honored as the Association of the United States Army volunteer family of the year.

Photo by Elizabeth M. Collins

think we need to take a hard look at and this wont end the day we come out of Afghanistan were going to have a lot of work to do after that as well, because well have to continue to deal with family issues [and] family programs for years to come, the general added. We have to ensure that were invested in them, and we

have to ensure we understand what those issues are. Odierno and McHugh said they cant say exactly what will happen until they have an exact budget to work with, but they will have to consider ending underutilized programs, and direct resources at programs that are the most popular and useful.

Tipping the feds

Photo by Chip Steitz

KADENA AIR BASE, Okinawa (From left): Chilis waiter Marcus Maze and Air Force Special Agent Christina Royal serve patrons at the restaurant during the Kadena Special Olympics Tip-A-Cop event on Oct. 14. The volunteer waiters raised more than $2,500 in support of the Special Olympics, which are scheduled to be held Nov. 5 at Kadena Air Base.

I want to make a commitment to you, McHugh said, to let you know that while were going to look at ways in which we can do things more efficiently we owe that to ourselves, we owe it to the taxpayers of this nation we will try and make decisions as to how you feel what is working and what is not. We may change some things. Id like to think those changes will be for the better. But we will not make Army family programs the bill-payer for other kinds of initiatives. Thats a place weve been in the past and its a place I dont want to help take us back to. Weve got folks under our jurisdiction who are looking at these things, but were going to be heavily dependent and its not just the family programs, quite honestly, its a lot of facilities-based initiatives as to what folks like you think works and what doesnt to keep us absolutely on point, McHugh added. Were not going to cut budgets just to cut budgets, but we have put an enormous amount of money over $1.2 billion in family programs and weve got to make sure that were not funding something with a lot of money that you folks either dont know about, are confused about or you dont take advantage of it. McHugh added that Army family members should also contact their congressional representatives about their concerns, and the need to keep funding family programs. The Army Family Covenant institutionalizes the Armys commitment to provide Soldiers and families a quality of life commensurate with their level of service and sacrifice to the nation. It commits the Army to improve family readiness by standardizing family programs and services; increasing accessibility to health care; improving Soldier and family housing; ensuring excellence in youth services; and expanding education and employment opportunities for family members.

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applications for watch care workers and musicians. Applications are available at the Camp Zama Chapel. Please contact SSG Howard F. Thompson (263-8064) or Ms. Nobuko Motegi (263-4898). Deadline Date: 31 August 2011 administrative assistant: Girl Scouts is seeking a skilled office professional to support Girl Scout Overseas West-Pacific at Camp Zama. Excellent computer and communication skills a must. This regular part-time position (25-30) hours per week is available June 15. Send cover letter and resume to Westpacificgirlscouts@ gmail.com 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. Pharmacist, intermittent (240 hours): Provides pharmacist services for outpatient pharmacy at MEDDAC-Japan, Camp Zama. Must have A degree in Pharmacy from an accredited school in the United States or Canada. 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. 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. practices and games. Coaches meetings begin soon. For more information please contact Coach Merrell at 263-3181 or steven.merrell@ pac.dodea.edu. Taekwondo instructor: Child Youth & School Services SkiesUnlimited program is looking for a certified ATA Taekwondo instructor. If Interested please Contacted Nicholas Andrews, instructional program specialist, at 263-4125 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 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. Help needed: yard cleaning, house cleaning, and other chores. Compensations are upon agreements. Please contact x35477@gmail. com, or call 080-5879-8318.

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meetings, events, and a look at what the club is all about, visit our website http://zamadesu. net/czpc, or send us an email at CZPhotoClub@ gmail.com. Pet sitting: available around Zama & SHA area. An experienced pet owner. Will walk, feed, and play with dogs or cats while at work or on vacation. $20 a day. sasha-yuri@hotmail.com, 090-8947-4307 Give Hope Nippon: T-shirts designed to raise money for the victims of the earthquake/tsunami. 100% of the profits will go to the Lions Club International. Please visit the website http:// givehopenippon.org/index.html and/or like the facebook page Give Hope Nippon and like the page! Cub scout Pack 34: P34 meets every 2nd Thurs 18:30 Zama Scout Hut Bldg 533. Parents & Single-Soldier Volunteers are welcome. All boys age 7 or grades 1 5 are encouraged to join us for great learning experiences, character building and fun! Contact cubmaster@zamacubscouts. org. 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.

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 263-3755. 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. Army Job Announcements are available @ www. armycivilianservice.com/ All Federal Governments Jobs are available @ www.usajobs.com/ Child and Youth Program assistant (level 2-4), (CYS, Zama & SHA), CY-1/2, RFT/RPT, $9.59 - $17.09, Open Continuous Recreation assistant (lifeguard), RD, NF-02, Flex, $9.29, Closes: November 30, 2011 Recreation assistant (lifeguard/Pool operator), RD, NF-02, RFT, $9.29, Closes: November 30, 2011 lead Child and Youth Program assistant (level 5), SHA, CY-02, RFT, $13.14 - $17.09, Open Continuous

Pets
animal adoption: Dogs and cats are available for adoption at the Camp Zama Veterinary Clinic. For more information, call 263-3875. animal Rescue:A small animal rescue NPO is asking for any dog & cat supplies, food, usedkennels for donation. For details, please call Meg at 263-8327 or e-mail to animalrescuezama@gmail.com

Vehicle for sale

Harley davidson: 07 Road King Screaming Eagle, 3K miles, showroom condition, not a scratch, dint or ding, Please call for more info/ Pic. $19K. Wk 269-6296/Cell 080 3092 7406 (Buddy Gilman)

Others
CaMP ZaMa PHoToGRaPHY ClUB: We are a social organization open to all Military, DoD, MLC employees and their families. Our goal is to discuss, appreciate, and promote photography as an art, as well as develop the skills of our members through local events and mentoring. Members of all skill levels are eligible to join. For information about upcoming

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.

Wanted
football Coaching: Volunteer Assistant Football Coaches are being sought for Zama High School. Interested individuals should consider their availability for daily after-school practices (1500-1730) as well as spring and preseason

Other local positions

security attendants Needed: This is a PartTime Position, Training wil be provided. Hourly Pay $13.00. For more information, stop by Bldg. 102 room A-101, Next to the Student Transportation Office. POC: Mrs. Medina, 263-5898. Project/Task Manager: General Dynamics Information Technology is looking for a Project Manager at Camp Zama. Candidates must be a graduate of a military command and staff college or higher and have experience with the U.S. Army doctrine, organization, and procedures. Apply by sending a cover letter and resume to asdjobs@ gdit.com with Camp Zama in the subject line. General Dynamics Information Technology is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Watch care workers and musicians: Opportunity for Extra Income. Camp Zama Garrison Chaplains Office is taking contract

Movie sCHedUle
saGaMiHaRa
http://www.aafes.com/ems/pac/zama.htm
267-6111

aTsUGi Cinema 77
https://www.atsugi.navy.mil/ATSUGI/Mwr/index.html
264-3789

friday 6 p.m...........................Real Steel (PG-13) 127 9 p.m......................Final Destination 5 (R) 92 saturday 3 p.m...........................Real Steel (PG-13) 127 6 p.m...........................Real Steel (PG-13) 127 9 p.m......................Final Destination 5 (R) 92 sunday 3 p.m...........................Real Steel (PG-13) 127 6 p.m...Rise of the Planet of the Apes (R) 105

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friday 7 p.m...........................Footloose (PG-13) 113 9:30 p.m..............................The Debt (R) 113 saturday 4 p.m...........................Footloose (PG-13) 113 7 p.m.........................Shark Night (PG-13) 91 9:30 p.m........................Apollo 18 (PG-13) 86 sunday 3 p.m...........................Footloose (PG-13) 113 5:30 p.m....................Shark Night (PG-13) 91 8 p.m............................Apollo 18 (PG-13) 86

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for your Tv schedule, visit www.myafn.net

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Your Weekly Dose

Internal monitoring for radiation is available
for Department of Defense-affiliated personnel, including family members, in the Camp Zama community on a voluntary basis for a limited time. Internal monitoring may be scheduled by calling the MEDDAC-Japan appointment line at 2634175 during regular appointment hours, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays; and 7 to 8 a.m. and noon to 4 p.m. on Thursdays.

The BG Sams U.S. Army Health Clinic is not open 24/7, but our triage line is always available. 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. Host-nation hospitals do not operate in the
same manner as in the U.S. Local hospitals do not have to see you when you present at their ER. That is why we want you to call us first. If our provider thinks yours is a medical emergency, our provider will engage our EMS staff, including a translator. Please carry an emergency wallet card with information on who to call for medical assistance. These cards are available at the clinic and at various community events such as the community information exchange and Newcomers Medical Morning.

Sports Briefs
Eyes on the ball
Photo by Dustin Perry

Slam Fest V

Competitors in Camp Zamas youth soccer league chase the ball during a rainy match held here Saturday, the last day of the regular season. Upcoming sports in the youth league include flag football, volleyball and cheerleading. The season for all three sports is scheduled to run from Nov. 5 through Dec. 10. Call 263-5437 or 263-4066 for more information.

SHA LOOP TWO-MILE RUN OR WALK

WHEN: Saturday, beginning at 9 a.m. WHERE: Race starts and ends at the SHA Narita Bus Stop Twenty door prizes will be given away for both children and adults. Participants are encouraged to dress up in costumes. Special prizes will be awarded to children and adults with the best costume. Commanders Cup points will be awarded for this event. FOR INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION, CALL: 263-5437/4066 for children 263-4664/3954 for adelts

Slam Fest V, Camp Zamas annual New Japan Pro Wrestling event, is scheduled to be held beginning at 4 p.m. on Oct. 29 at Yano Fitness Center here. Several wrestlers from Japan and the U.S. will be featured, including a special womens match. The event is free to the community; no tickets are required. Call 2637979 or 263-4664 for more information.

Halloween Bowling Party

A Halloween Bowling Party is scheduled to be held from 7 to 10:30 p.m. on Oct. 29 at the Camp Zama Bowling Center here. Prizes will be awarded for the best costume in three categories: Scariest, Cutest and Funniest. Call 263-4780 for more information.

Water aerobics

Water Aerobics classes are from 9 to 10 a.m. Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays at Yano Fitness Center.

Jacuzzi, steam room, sauna

On Wednesday mornings, the jacuzzi, sauna and steam room are closed for maintenance from 8 a.m. to noon. For more information, call 2634664 or 263-7980.

Sports photos wanted

The Torii newspaper wants to publish your action sports photos. 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 3 MB or more to tetsuo.nakahara4@us.army.mil.

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The Nakamise arcade, located in the city of Machida, has been a landmark there for 50 years and features a variety of shops along its 100-meter stretch of street.

Photos by Tetsuo Nakahara

Exploring a secret arcade in Machida

By Tetsuo Nakahara
Torii Staff

Walking into a small back street in the city of Machida, you can see people smiling in a bustling marketplace that exudes a nostalgic atmosphere. This small arcade offers a unique Japanese cultural experience that could never be replicated in a large department store. The Nakamise arcade in Machida is almost 50 years old, and is a mere five-minute walk from Odakyu Machida Station. It stretches for approximately 100 meters and includes more than 15 shops, to including clothing stores, Thai and Korean restaurants, a Japanese noodle shop, a fish market, a butcher shop, and a ticket shop. At the entrance of the arcade are regularly crowded lines for its two most popular food stands. Maruya sells obanyaki, Japanese-style pancakes with various fillings such as custard cream, chocolate, sweet potato and cheese. There are more than 30 different types of obanyaki that range in price from 90 to 120 yen each. On the other corner, the Chinese dumpling stand Shoyosenchin Manjuya also tempts the appetites of pe-

Obanyaki is Japanese-style pancake with various fillings, 30 varieties of which are offered at Maruya.

destrians passing by. Their specialty is a unique and juicy Chinese dumpling filled with the shops original-recipe soup. The dumplings are available either for takeout or to eat-in at a small dining corner near the shop. The price for six dumplings is 450 yen. The Shichimen Noodle shop is one of the oldest establishments in the arcade, having been located there for 29 years. The ramen there comes in a soy sauce-based soup with classic Japanese-style noodle, making for a simple and tasty choice any time of day. It is deceiving to judge the inside of the eclectic and bustling arcade by its somewhat nondescript entrance. One needs to actually venture into the heart of the small street to fully experience the world of the Nakamise arcade. Places like it exist not only in Machida, but also in larger metropolitan areas. They can sometimes be a bit of a challenge to find, but exploring them offers a genuine look at many The soy sauce-based ramen at the Shichimen Noodle aspects of Japanese culture. Shop in the Nakamise arcade has been a beloved staple Machida is a well-known shopping location near Camp food in the Machida locale for nearly three decades. Zama. There are several big department stores there, such as TWIN tower, Lumine and Tokyu, where people go to seek out the most up-to-date fashion and trends. Also, the four-story 100-yen shop Daiso 100 is a popular spot for bargain shopping. Getting there: Take the Odakyu Line to Machida Station. Take the south exit and walk toward the 109 department store. Keep going straight on the road between 109 and Twins East shopping center until you see the lines of people at the Chinese dumpling and obanyaki stands. Shoppers browse the various offerings inside the Nakamise arcade.