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Hiroko Honda, left, a member of the Kanagawa Police Departments White Angels, gives advice on motorcycle driving techniques to Mike Lee, right, a contractor at Camp Zama who participated in a motorcycle safety course Thursday in the Yano Fitness Center parking lot during Safety Day activities. More than 500 people attended.

Zama community raises safety awareness

By Tetsuo Nakahara
Torii Staff

held here Thursday and hosted by the U.S. Army Garrison Japan Safety Office. Soldiers, Department of the Army More than 500 community members took civilians, family members, and Japanese time out to focus on various aspects of safety employees attended the afternoon event, during Camp Zamas biannual Safety Fair which stressed the importance of safety awareness through the use of various attractions and displays. The purpose of the event was to gather all units and organizations on Camp Zama together to keep the community safe and have a chance to communicate with the entire community, said Takayuki Kitamura, a safety program administrator for the USAG-J Safety Office. Camp Zama community A fire extinguisher simulator was made available by the Camp Zama Fire Department in Yano Fitness Center members were educated on a during the Safety Fair event held here Thursday . number of topics by various

organizations and units, including fire safety, health concerns, water safety and dangerous animal species in and around Camp Zama, such as spiders and insects. During the fair, the Camp Zama Fire and Emergency Services Department also displayed some of their various firefighting equipment and allowed community members to participate in a simulated fireextinguishing demonstration in Yano Fitness Center. The U.S. Army Japan Military Police Battalion also set up a driving under the influence lane, which simulated how alcohol affects vision while driving. Its a good thing to raise awareness, said Spc. Matthew Boyden, assigned to the USARJ MPs. This simulates what it is like to be under the influence of alcohol, and it shows what it would be like to drive under such a condition. I think we should do more to promote safety.

The Sagamihara City Office also brought in an earthquake simulator, which allowed community members to get an idea of the dangers posed by earthquakes. In the Yano parking lot, the Kanagawa Police Department hosted a motorcycle safety course for riders on the installation. The instructors were the KPD White Angels, who first gave a safety briefing and verified each riders skill level after they completed each course objective, and then instructed them on how to increase their driving safety. I really want to tell motorcycle riders that they need to be careful when it comes to speed, said Hiroko Honda, a member of White Angels. I think that some riders feel like they get used to their motorcycle, but sometimes that can be dangerous because they develop habits while driving. It is really important to be careful at all times while driving to avoid traffic accidents.

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Zama Briefs
Cooling season to begin
The Directorate of Public Works is preparing air-conditioning systems for the upcoming cooling season. This requires temporarily shutting off both heating and cooling capabilities in most buildings in an effort to reduce energy consumption. Daytime cooling will begin when the five-day indoor air heat index reaches 76 degrees or higher and end when it reaches 78 degrees or less between the hours of 5 a.m. and 10 p.m. Nighttime cooling will begin when the five-day outside air heat index reaches 74 degrees or higher and end when it goes below that temperature between the hours of 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. The cooling-season temperature for occupied working and living spaces will be maintained in the range 72 to 76 degrees. During unoccupied periods, temperatures will be maintained in the range 80 to 90 degrees. Exceptions will be granted if DoD standards require otherwise. The use of personal cooling or heating devices requires a supervisors written approval and can only be used when the area is occupied. Due to the electrical energy deficit faced by Japan and U.S. Forces Japan installations, additional energy-conservation measures may be adopted in order to meet peak energy demand reductions during the summer months of June through September. Call 263-4613 or 263-4274 for more information.

Military spouses honored

By Lauren Hall
Torii Station Public Affairs

TORII STATION, Okinawa Military spouses were honored for their numerous contributions during an annual appreciation luncheon held May 23 at the Coral Cove Club here and hosted by Army Community Service. It is through our actions that we show our commitment to our servicemembers and their spouses, said President Barack Obama in a presidential proclamation for Military Spouse Appreciation Day. By embracing military families, we demonstrate our partnership in the defense of our freedom and the security of the United States. Alissa Harrison was the guest speaker for the event and is familiar with the role of the military spouse, as she has been married for almost 30 years to Maj. Gen. Michael T. Harrison Sr., the commander of U.S. Army Japan and I Corps (Forward). Alissa holds a bachelors degree from Howard University in Washington, D.C., where she met her husband. She currently works at Camp Zama with Jacobs Engineering, where she primarily supports information technology acquisition programs. She is also the honorary president of the Zama Community Spouses Association. My journey as a military spouse began

Alissa Harrison, wife of the U.S. Army Japan and I Corps (Forward) commander, was the guest speaker at Torii Stations Military Spouse Appreciation luncheon held May 23 at the Coral Cove Club.

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with the following words: Dearly beloved, we are gathered together said Alissa. When I arrived at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, on our first duty assignment, I was not too comfortable with the definition, role and expectations that I perceived were associated with being a military spouse.

It has become a lifetime experience to be the spouse of a military member, a role that Ive come to define for myself over the years. In addition to working full time and balancing the challenges of raising three sons and keeping them busy with football, lacrosse, soccer, basketball, track and wrestling, Alissa said she was able to adhere to the three precepts that were important to her husband: take care of the Soldiers and their families, be present at unit events, and manage expectations and keep fallouts to a minimum. The Army is a big tent with lots of room for spouses to be creative and to choose how they support their spouse, the Army [and] the nation that is consistent with their dreams, their goals and their ambitions, she said. Youve got to love what our military spouses do and what they endure, said Col. Perry Helton, commander of U.S. Army Garrison Japan. To all of our military spouses, thank you for what you do. In 1984, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed the Friday before Mothers Day as Military Spouse Appreciation Day in order to recognize the countless personal sacrifices military spouses have made and continue to make in their support of the military.

You Made the Grade

Exchanges Smooth Move Web resource designed to ease PCS stress

By Sgt. 1st Class Jon Cupp
AAFES Public Affairs

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.

CAMP FOSTER, Japan As school lets out at locations throughout the Pacific region this month, many servicemembers and their families will be choosing summer as the time to make their permanent change of station moves. With this in mind, the Army and Air Force Exchange Service designed a web-based resource with the goal of making this transition time a little easier for military families, especially during the busy summer PCS season. The Exchanges Smooth Move PCS Headquarters page, found at www.shopmyexchange.com, connects servicemembers to a host of various sites which provide information on money-saving offers, planning a move, financial services, checklists and points of contact for education and employment at their PCS destination among many other tips. The Exchange realizes how hard it can be when military servicemembers and their families PCS, and thats why we designed our PCS Headquarters to help them experience a truly smooth move, said Sgt. Maj. James Pigford, the senior enlisted adviser for the Exchange Pacific Region. It was important for us to provide them with a resource that not only makes their PCS a little more affordable but also gives them an all-encompassing support system, providing them with access to anything they may need during this transitional time. The PCS Headquarters webpage features an Exchange Welcome to the Neighborhood coupon book full of special offers aimed at helping military families save money during a PCS move. Servicemembers can also find a link to the Exchange Credit Program, which provides special promotions revolving around refurnishing a house or apartment or replenishing household goods. Along with money-saving offers and promotions, the PCS Headquarters page links to the Military Moving Center site, which provides online support to military families who need to switch their utility services or compare the prices of utility services in

the locations to which they will be moving. The Military Homefront Plan My Move link gives military families access to benefit and entitlement information and checklists for planning a move as well as points of contact to consider when time to PCS. If military families are seeking assistance with their finances, child care or need to talk to someone due to emotional stress, they can also use the PCS Headquarters page to link to Military One Source, a Department of Defense resource that provides support 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To access the Exchanges Smooth Move website, visit www. shopmyexchange.com, scroll to the bottom of the page and click on PCS Headquarters under the Community Info heading.

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Pacific AFAP looks at child care, advocacy services

Delegates identify top three issues to be forwarded to DA-level conference in 2012
USARPAC Public Affairs
Army News Service

FORD ISLAND, Hawaii Delegates gathered from Alaska, Hawaii and Japan for the U.S. Army Pacifics Army Family Action Plan, or AFAP, Conference, held here May 2 through 5. AFAP encourages the Army family to identify issues and offer recommendations that can improve the quality of life for the Army community. The week began with opening remarks from Jeannine Wiercinski, wife of Lt. Gen. Francis Wiercinski, USARPAC commander, conveying the importance of the work that delegates would accomplish. She also talked about all the changes the Army has undergone since she first became an Army spouse. Pacific Region garrison-level AFAP conferences had submitted nine issues for USARPAC action. Delegates then identified which issues to forward to the Department of the Army AFAP Conference. Delegates represented single Soldiers, married couples, active-duty Soldiers, the National Guard, retirees, wounded warriors, survivors, family members and Army civilians, said Capt. Allison Morse, program manager for the USARPAC AFAP. During the AFAP, delegates inspired robust discussions and brought to light concerns from across USARPAC. Through their dedication and efforts, they addressed existing challenges and provided recommendations on how to resolve them, said Nancy Rice, a well-being specialist for USARPAC. The first issue addressed was recruiting and providing incentives for family child

care, or FCC. Delegates discussed homes to provide care for special-needs children who may need attention beyond what centerbased care provides. Delegates recommended specialized training for FCC providers and incentives for those who receive training to care for special-needs children. The second issue involved expanding victim advocacy services to children under the age of 18. Army regulations currently limit advocacy services to spouses only. The recommendation is for victims under the age of 18 to be enrolled in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System, or DEERS, and to be assigned a child victim advocate. The third issue addressed family victim advocates for dependents 18 years and older. As with the second issue, only spouses are authorized advocacy services, so the recommendation is to provide victims, who are enrolled in DEERS and older than age 18, with victim advocate services. The delegates worked diligently over the week, and I believe that their efforts will positively affect the quality of life for the total Army family, Morse said. At the end of the conference, Lt. Gen. Wiercinski thanked participants for their hard work. He said issues will be forwarded for inclusion in the 2012 DA AFAP Conference.
(Right): Three delegates participate in a working group at the U.S. Army Pacifics Army Family Action Plan Conference, which was held May 2 through 5 at Ford Island, Hawaii. Delegates included Soldiers, family members and Army civilians. (Photo by Aileen Humphreys)

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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when possible). They consume 90 percent less energy than standard computers. 10. If possible, do not make photocopies or print documents, and conduct all business electronically. Use e-mail instead of sending memorandums and faxing documents. 11. Limit the use of your vehicle. If vehicles will be used, implement carpooling and plan your trips accordingly. Use the public mass transportation system when available. 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.

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UpcomingOngoing Events
35th CSSB change of command
A change-of-command ceremony for the 35th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion is scheduled to be held beginning at 10 a.m. on June 14 at Sagami General Depots Samurai Field (in front of Bldg. 156-1). Lt. Col. Stacy Townsend will relenquish command of the unit to Lt. Col. Joseph O. Ritter.

Whats Happening Outside the Gate?

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Foreign Born Spouse Support Group of traditional Japanese woodblock print-

Sharaku, one of the greatest masters

Due to the current state of emergency and the limited electrical power generation capability across Japan, the following measures will be implemented immediately: 1. Turn off all unnecessary lights, especially in unused office spaces, classrooms and conference rooms, and turn down all remaining individual lighting levels where possible. 2. Turn off Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems. If shutdown is not possible during this heating season, turn thermostats down to 68 degrees or below. Reduce settings to 55 degrees at the end of the day. 3. Turn off all office/home appliances when not in use. 4. Maximize use of natural ventilation where feasible and dress appropriately to maximize individual comfort. 5. Clean or replace your air-conditioner filters. 6. Maximize use of day-lighting in work areas an classrooms (use of sunlight in lieu of conventional power). 7. Set computers, monitors, printers, copiers, and other business equipment to their energy-saving modes, and turn them off if not in use and at the end of the day or as instructed by the 78th Signal Battalion. 8. Minimize energy usage during peak demand hours from 5 to 9 a.m. and 4 to 7 p.m. The major peaks occur from noon to 6 p.m. during normal work and school hours. The energy use during this period can be reduced by load shedding, thereby reducing the demand at the time the Garrison needs it the most. 9. Use laptop computers (preferably on battery power

Energy-saving notice

ing @ Tokyo National Museum, through June 12 Azalea Bonsai Exhibits @ Yokohama Sankeien Garden, through June 5 One of the Japans Greatest Festivals Sanno Matsuri @ Hie Jinja Shrine, Tokyo, June 7-17
Featuring traditional ceremonies, rituals, a parade of children in traditional costumes, Shinto music and dancing, and an open-air tea ceremony. Everyone is welcome to join a local folk-music and dance performance.

Training DVDs available

Shoulder to Shoulder: I Will Never Quit on Life is a 16minute documentary video that features Soldiers who received help for personal distress or who assisted a fellow Soldier. These stories help reduce the stigma associated with personal distress, and inspire individuals to get the help they need. For Department of the Army civilians, the video is followed by a five-minute video module designed specifically for them. It features individuals who are committed to the wellbeing of the entire Army family or who found assistance and support within the Army. The Home Front is a unique tool for education in the areas of suicide-risk awareness, suicide prevention and the promotion of a positive behavioral health lifestyle. Also available are suicide awareness pamphlet guides. For copies of these materials, visit the Training Support Center located at Bldg. 102, Room 207.

Thai Culture Festival 2011 @ Ueno Park, Tokyo, June 11-12 Ground Cherry Fair or Hohzuki-Ichi @ Atago Jinja Shrine, Tokyo, June 23-24

It is said in Japan that people visiting Atago Jinja Shrine during this festival will take home 1,000 days worth of good luck. It is also said that the roots of the ground cherry, or hohzuki, have a medical effect. Nowadays, Japanese enjoy it as a decoration when the fruit turns a bright orange-red color, because red is believed to protect against evil. *Some events may be cancelled or postponed at the last moment.

Post-Combat Stress Support

A support group to assist those experiencing symptoms of post-combat stress is offered from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Army Community Service.

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

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

John O. Arnn Elementary: 267-6602

early release on June 16: June 16 is the final day of the 2010-2011 school year, and here are the student release times for all Camp Zama-based schools: arnn elementary School: Dismisses at 11:15 a.m. Zama american middle School: Dismisses at 11:10 a.m. Zama american High School: Dismisses at 11:10 a.m. Bus transportation will be provided for those students who are eligible. As a reminder to all families, the schools main offices will remain open during the course of the summer months for ongoing student registration and family support. For more information, call Arnn at 267-6602; ZAMS at 263-4040); or ZAHS at 263-3181. GradeSpeed: DoDEA has implemented GradeSpeed in all fourth- through 12th-grade

Zama American High School: 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. 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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contestants dish out their best at annual Chili Cook-off

By dustin Perry
Torii Editor

Staff Sgt. Gary Hopkins will depart Japan in a week, and leaving with him is his hearty, flavorful Ninja chili, which last Thursday was voted the best for the second year in a row during Camp Zamas annual cook-off. Hopkins, assigned to the 78th Aviation Battalion, said he was humbled to have twice won the culinary competition, which was sponsored by the installations Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers program. It was also a privilege to face off against the other entrants and their equally tasty dishes, he said. Im ecstatic because Im not really good at making chili; this is about the fourth or fifth time Ive made it, and Ive been privileged enough that people have enjoyed it, said Hopkins. There was some stiff competition and some real close runners-up. The competition was held in conjunction with Camp Zamas annual Safety Day event and featured seven entrants who served samples of their chili to hundreds of patrons in hopes of earning their votes. One after another, the cooks served ladlefuls of the deep-red stew, the spiciness of which ranged from mild to one-alarm. Hopkins attested that the first time he made chili was during a cook-off a few years ago at Fort Bragg, N.C. His creation placed second overall but won the coveted Peoples Choice Award. After winning Camp Zamas inaugural competition last year using virtually the same recipe, Hopkins said he started to realize [he] might have something. Its so hard to please everybody when youre making chili, said Hopkins. I was really putting myself to the test today. Im just really lucky and fortunate it turned out this way. The proper way to make chili has long been a heated debate among connoisseurs; those on both sides of the beans/no beans argument are equally adamant about their

After winning Camp Zamas inaugural competition last year using virtually the same recipe, Hopkins said he started to realize [he] might have something.
insistence to include or omit them in the dish, and even then the question of which type of bean to use is a major point of contention. Entries in Thursdays cook-off spanned the entire chili spectrum: Staff Sgt. Randolph Perrys Cool Water Chili was a blend of beef, pork, beans, bell peppers and onions that was mild enough for any palette. Hopkins Ninja chili went the no-beans route, included sausage and had a subtle sweetness to it. Chaplain (Capt.) Sharon Browne entered three variations of her Heavenly chili, each with its own unique spin. I used to make chili for my children and sometimes it would depend on who felt like eating what, said Browne, assigned to the 78th Signal Bn. My challenge [in this competition] was trying to figure out how hot I could make the chili and have it still be desirable to eat. Browne does not follow a strict approach or recipe when preparing her chili, but said she does like for it to have enough texture and body to it that it can be eaten as a meal rather than a side dish or topping. My mother always taught us to season to taste, and taste it all, said Browne, who was a first-time cook-off competitor. If its rich and full-bodied and has enough flavor, thats good enough for me. I cant even tell you what I threw in [the pot]; all I can tell you is I made it so that it tasted good to me. Spc. Christopher Zieske, assigned to the 78th Aviation Bn., sampled all of the entries and said the flavors in each chili mixed together very well. He eventually put his vote down for Hopkins, but said he decried the lack of what he considers a crucial element to any chili. None of them were that spicy, which was a little disappointing for me; Id like to have a little more heat next time, said Zieske. The enthusiasm for competing in chili cook-offs and acting as a judge comes from the fact that people love the challenge, and the community loves to eat, said Sgt. Valerie Valtrain, the BOSS president. I think it was pretty competitive; we had some last-minute participants, and I think they did pretty well, said Valtrain. Hopefully next year will be just as successful, if not more so.

Staff Sgt. Gary Hopkins, assigned to the 78th Aviation Battalion, prepares a dish of his Ninja chili Thursday during a second annual cook-off that was held during Safety Day and sponsored by the Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers program.

Photos by Dustin Perry

Hopkins pours a scoop of chili over rice with a miniature American flag atop it.

Beef chili with black beans and corn was one of seven entries in the cook-off.

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applications for substitute teachers. U.S. citizenship and a high school diploma or GED are required. For more information or any questions, please call 263-4005. Physical Therapist, intermittent (240 hours): Provides physical therapy service in the areas of physical disabilities, neuromuscular and psychosocial dysfunctions in patients ranging from adolescence to the very elderly. Must have license to practice physical therapy in the U.S. This is a contract positions open to SOFA status 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. 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 superkids-csc1190@nifty.com. esl teacher: Seeking ESL teachers for two conversational group classes. One requires travel to Tama and is very accessible by car. Meeting times are the 1st and 3rd Sat. from 10:30 a.m. noon for one class and Sat. from 3 to 4 p.m. for the second. Pay is 7,500 and 3,000 per hour respectively. Call 090-549-6725 or e-mail shantee12@yahoo.com. instructor: Arts and Crafts Center seeks instructors to teach sewing, water color painting, washi paper craft and/or acrylic paint arts. Also looking for contracted framer who has at least three years experience in framing production. For more information, call Nodera-san at 2634412. Help needed: yard cleaning, house cleaning, and other chores. Compensations are upon agreements. Please contact x35477@gmail. com, or call 080-5879-8318. 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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to socialize with other Japanese spouses, learn more about being a military spouse, share your experiences and support with others? If so, please call Meg at 263-8327 or e-mail jsczama@gmail. com for more information. Rising Sun Lodge 151, F&AM. Stated Meeting 1st Thursday of every month at the Masonic Bldg, Sagami Depot. For more information contact: rsl151@gmail.com; website: risingsunlodge151. com; or call Dave 080-3467-7881. fUReai, Japanese Personnel Newsletter is issued and distributed electronically. This newsletter is for MLC/MC/IHA personnel and US personnel who have Japanese subordinate employees. It is available at https://intranet. zama.army.mil/?linkid=fureai. Table Top Miniatures: Do you play Warhammer 40K or Fantasy? Other miniature games? Well contact me and lets roll some dice! Please email James @ ngolmo@gmail.com 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 tetsuo.nakahara4@us.army.mil.

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

Jobs
Appropriated Fund (APF) and Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) job announcements and application instructions are available at http://cpol.army.mil. For questions regarding APF vacancies, please call 263-3608. NAF MWR job announcements and required forms are also available at http:// www.usarj.army.mil/information/zama/employ. htm. For questions regarding NAF vacancies, please call 263-5800. Non-appropriated fund Pacific Stars & Stripes job announcements are available online at http://cpol.army.mil. For more information, call the Job Information Center at 229-3163. Japanese national position vacancies are posted on the Internet at http://www.usagj.jp.pac. army.mil/ima/sites/jeso/rp_jjobs_list_j.asp. Application forms are available on the same site. Selection status can also be checked. For more information, call 263-3325. Child and Youth Program assistant (level 2-4), (CYS, Zama & SHA), CY-1/2, RFT/RPT, $9.59 - $17.09, Open Continuous Child and Youth Program assistant (level 2-4), (CYS, Zama & SHA), CY-1/2, Flex, $9.59 - $17.09, NTE: 9/30/2011, Closes: July 27, 2011 Business Manager (food service), BD, NF-03, RFT, $29,000 - $40,000, Close: June 15, 2011 Recreation assistant (lifeguard), RD, NF-02, Flex, $9.29, Closes: November 30, 2011 administrative assistant (CYs), CYS, NF-03, RFT, $23,300 - $23,500, Closes: June 6, 2011 Recreation assistant (lifeguard/Pool operator), RD, NF-02, RFT, $9.29, Closes: November 30, 2011

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 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

Pets
animal adoption: Dogs and cats are available for adoption at the Camp Zama Veterinary Clinic. For more information, call 263-3875. 2 German sheppard dogs: FREE to good home or homes. 1 solid white male 5years old fixed and has papers. He is skittish around strangers but warms up to you. Black and Tan female 3 years old not fixed. She is very good with children and loves anyone who will pet her. Both are up to date with shots. Have kennels for both . Call 901-405-7646 cell08059732022

Others
Cub scout Pack 34: Cub Scouts Pack 34 meets every 2nd Thurs 18:30 Zama Scout Hut Bldg 533. Parents & Single-Soldier Volunteers are welcome. All boys grades 1 - 5 are encouraged to join us for great learning experiences, character building and fun! Contact Cubmaster royfluke@ ybb.ne.jp 090-6042-0797. 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

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Other local positions

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. substitute teachers: Zama American High/Middle School are currently accepting

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Reduce deadly choking risks in children

By david Ma
American Academy of Pediatrics

Your Weekly Dose

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. 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 this is a medical emergency, that 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 CIE and Medical Morning.

Choking is a leading cause of death among children 3 years old and younger. While choking usually is associated with curious infants putting marbles, coins and toys into their mouths and swallowing them, food-related risks tend to be overlooked. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 60 percent of nonfatal choking incidents result from food. If a toy were too small, it would be pulled off the shelves, but there is no surveillance mechanism to monitor choking hazards in food, said Dr. Gary A. Smith of the American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Injury, Violence, and Poison Prevention. Even though kids start to get teeth at an early age, they cant grind the food, he said. What makes certain foods more dangerous is their shape and size. Foods such as hot dogs, carrots and grapes can become lodged inside a childs airway. In addition, food

that can change shape, like peanut butter, can form a plug that becomes difficult for children to cough up, Smith said. Parents can reduce the risk of choking by following these recommendations from the AAP and other experts: Cut foods such as grapes and other fruits, meat, cheese and raw vegetables into small pieces and shapes that wont block airways. Before serving hot dogs,

be sure to cut hot them lengthwise as well as widthwise. Cook vegetables so they become softer and easier to chew. Give only small amounts of peanut butter or other similar foods to prevent them from blocking the airway. Make sure children are not engaged in high-energy activities when they are eating. If they stumble or get scared, they may gasp and swallow large pieces of food. Offer plenty of liquids to children when eating, but make sure liquids and solids are not swallowed at the same time. In addition, parents should keep balloons, coins, marbles, button batteries, medicine syringes, pen or marker caps, and toys with small parts away from children. Manufacturers often indicate the appropriate age range of a toy on the box to convey safety hazards and not the toys level of sophistication. Because it is impossible to prevent all choking episodes, parents can prepare for emergencies by learning CPR and first aid.

PARENT PLUS:
By Trisha Korioth
American Academy of Pediatrics

Tips offered for worry-free family road trip

Making plans to hit the highway this summer? When preparing for a family vacation, parents should include these essential items, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. Medical kit supplies Be ready in case a fever spikes or an insect stings by packing a first aid kit that includes: Acetaminophen or ibuprofen for aches, pains and fever Non-stick bandages, gauze, tape and antibiotic ointment for cuts and blisters Antihistamines for allergies and rashes Tweezers, small scissors and other common first-aid tools Prescription medication for your child and your pediatricians phone number. If vacation plans include outdoor activities, be sure to pack extra sunscreen, brimmed hats and sunglasses with 100 percent ultraviolet protection. Even with these precautions, the AAP suggests keeping children away from the suns direct rays as much as possible between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. stranger dangers When visiting crowded places such as amusement parks, zoos or ball parks, parents should take extra steps to make sure their children do not get separated from the family. Keep photos of children on hand and know their height and weight. Children should know their parents full names and what to do if they get separated from them. Parents also can designate a common meeting place if someone gets separated from the group. include breathing room Finally, if traveling with young children, try to stick to regular sleep and nap schedules to make the transition back home easier. Pack a familiar blanket or stuffed animal to help your child sleep when away from home. When planning your itinerary, be sure to include downtime. Too often, families try squeezing too much into their vacation, and their time together becomes stressful, not relaxing.

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.

Sports Briefs
Payday golf scramble
A free payday golf scramble event is scheduled to begin with an 11:30 a.m. shotgun start Friday at the Camp Zama Golf Course. Morale, Welfare and Recreation will pay the entry fee and green fees for nonmembers in the USARJ community. MLC employees and JGSDF members must pay 5,000 yen and 3,000 yen, respectively.

NCAA All-Star Golf Team

Ten members of the 2011 NCAA Womens All-Star Golf Team are scheduled to play at the Camp Zama Golf Course on June 26. To participate, the entry fee is $20. Call 263-3694 for more information.

Summer indoor soccer

Youth Sports and Fitness will offer co-ed indoor soccer, or Futsal, to youth ages 11 through 18. Registration will be held through June 10, and the season is scheduled to be held from June 25 through July 30. Call 263-4066 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. For more information, call 263-3348.

Jacuzzi, steam room, sauna

On Wednesday mornings, the jacuzzi, sauna and steam room are closed for maintenance from 8 a.m. to noon. for this event. For more information, call 263-4664 or 263-7980.

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Order any entre from the Mouko Tanmen Nakamoto ramen noodle shop and along with your meal, youll be given a complimentary packet of tissues. Hang on to it. As you look over the menu, youll notice that next to each item are anywhere from zero to 10 fireballs the universal scale for spiciness. Choose anything in the fivefireball range or higher, and odds are youll eventually need those tissues to dab sweat from your brow, clear your sinuses, or even wipe a few tears from your eyes. The tanmen from Mouko Tanmen Nakamoto refers to a specific style of ramen that is made using a long noodles, generous servings of vegetables particularly bean sprouts a chicken-based broth and, in the infamous restaurant chains case, torturous amounts of chili powder that give the dishes their signature unforgiving kick. Mouko Tanmen Nakamoto first opened in 2000 with a location in Kamiitabashi and as its popularity rose, additional branches were established in major cities such as Shibuya and Shinjuku. One of the locations nearest to Camp Zama can be found right outside the east exit of nearby Machida Station. The small shop offers stool seating only along a single countertop, so coming in par-

with red-hot ramen from Mouko Tanmen Nakamoto

ties any larger than two or three may require queuing up for a few minutes especially during the lunch rush. The menu at Mouko Tanmen Nakamoto offers a decent variety of the staple noodle dish, from the heatless somen soup and Stamina ramen (both Level Zero), to the slightly warmer Mongolian Tanmen (Level Five). The Mongolian Tanmen is the restaurants most popular item and comes topped with tofu and vegetables. Braver souls can order take on the challenge of spicier offerings such as the soybean egg noodles (Level Eight); the misleadingly named hokkyoku, or North Pole ramen (Level Nine); or go all the way with the Level-10 miso ramen, which is served cold. The prices are very reasonable, ranging anywhere from 600 to 950 yen. Just to reiterate: the noodle dishes at Mouko Tanmen Nakamoto can reach nearunbearable levels of hotness. But rather than simply being a culinary endurance trial, the food there is unquestionably tasty and makes for a satisfying meal. Just hang on to those tissues. Getting there: Take the Odakyu line to Machida Station. Once there, go out the east exit and turn left. Cross the train tracks and walk a short distance, and you will see the shop on your right. Look for the picture of the smiling founder wearing black and surrounded by flames.

The Mongolia Tanmen, topped with mapo dofu and a variety of vegetables, is the most popular dish at the Mouko Tanmen Nakamoto ramen noodle shop and rates five out of 10 on the spiciness scale. A bowl of the Mongolia Tanmen costs 770 yen.

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The variety of ramen noodle dishes at the popular Mouko Tanmen Nakamoto restaurant use anywhere from zero to 10 fireballs to denote their level of spiciness.