torii u.s. army garrison japan weekly newspaper, jun. 24, 2010 edition
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Serving the U.S. Army Japan community
www.torii.army.milVOL. 38, NO. 25June 24, 2010
INSIDE the TORII2 News
4 Calendar
5 Community
6 Classieds
7 Sports
8 Travel
Photo by Dustin
Yoshihiro Sakamoto, a meat cutter at the Sagamihara Commissary, trims steaks on a butchers table Thursday. The Sagamihara Commissary won the L. Mendel
ers Award earlier this month, recognizing it as the best in the Small Overseas category by the Defense Commissary Agency during an annual conference in Atla
SFHA Commissary wins DeCA awardBy Dustin Perry
Torii Editor
CAMP ZAMA Overall excellence in
accountability, cost and customer service
led the commissary at Sagamihara Family
Housing Area to be named one of the bestin the Defense Commissary Agency, the
stores administrator said.
The SFHA Commissary was presented
this years L. Mendel Rivers Award for
Best Small Commissary Overseas dur-
ing DeCAs annual conference and training
event held June 8 in Atlanta. This marks the
rst time the store has received the honor
since opening in its current location 22 years
ago, said John A. Smith.
This award acknowledges the team-
work and excellence of our employees,
said Smith, who has served as the stores
administrator since May 2009. It meansso much to the team here, who work tire-
lessly to serve the important customers we
have here.
Located near the main gate at SFHA, the
commissary primarily serves the needs of
two nearby Army communities in addition
to the installation itself: Camp Zama and
Sagami General Depot. All three installa-
tions have commissaries on site, but SFHAs
is the largest among them, stocking ap-
proximately 6,000 items to include grocery,
fresh meat and produce.
More than 250 commissaries around
the world are eligible to compete for theDeCA awards, which include ve differ-
ent categories. Competing stores must
submit data that notes the accountability
of their merchandise, unit cost, and input
from customer service surveys. The SFHA
Commissary scored very high in the latter
category, a fact that Smith attributes to his
phenomenal staff of 35 employees.
The staff here is really unique; you
probably never nd employees like
anywhere else, said Smith. Ive wor
at different commissaries in different pla
and I couldnt ask for a better staff. T
know what the customer wants, and treally come together as one team.
Good customer service is critical to
viding a pleasant shopping experience,
SFHA Grocery Manager Ken Murray,
added that working with a staff of employ
See COMMISSARY, Pag
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Deputy Public Affairs Ofcer: Christopher Bush
Editor: Dustin PerryStaff : Tetsuo NakaharaOkinawa Bureau: Lauren Hall
TORII June 24, 2010
Photo by Tetsuo Naka
Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 1st Air Defense Artillery, paddle in sync during the Dragon Boat Race, held Monday as part of Army Week at Torii Station, Okina
Torii Station celebrates Army WeekBy Tetsuo Nakahara
Torii Staff
TORII STATION, Okinawa Celebrat-
ing the 235th anniversary of the U.S. Armys
establishment was the central purpose of
the event-lled Army Week, which began
Saturday and will conclude Friday at Torii
Station, Okinawa.
More than 1,000 Soldiers and family
members from the 10th Area Support Group
and U.S. Army Okinawa got together to
participate in a myriad of activities held in
observance of the Army Birthday June
14, 1775.
The many recreational and competitive
athletic events held during Army Week
included a Dragon Boat Race, a golf tourna-
ment, a four-by-four relay, a chariot race,
and a Veterans Memorial Ceremony.
The weeklong celebration kicked off
with an Army Ball held Saturday night. Thenext morning, a post-wide run was held on
Torii Station in which more than 400 Sol-
diers and members of the Japanese Ground
Self Defense Force participated.
This is about camaraderie, teamwork,
companionship and being part of the
Army family, said Col. James Woodard,
commander of the 10th ASG, of Army
Week. This is a really important event to
bring everyone together Soldiers, family
members, children and Japanese friends.
Its about coming together to celebrate the
Armys birthday, have some fun, and reward
all the hard work [Torii Station personnel]
do all year long.
A barbecue, livened up with music froma DJ, took place Monday afternoon. Family
members and Soldiers took some time off
from their normal routine to spend time
on the beach and relax to the sound of the
waves.
Its a great opportunity to meet other
Army family members, said Jessi Wilcox,
the spouse of a Soldier. Sometimes I dont
bring my kids out here because its super
hot, but there are so many people here today
and everybody got together, so it was not
too much of a hassle.
The highlight of Monday was the Dragon
Boat Race, held under the backdrop of the
perfect weather at Torii Beach. Sixteen
teams from units within the 10th ASGcompeted against each other in the race,
which involved paddling a large kayak.
Eleven paddlers were on each boat and
the sight of each kayak heading out
the ocean was met with waves of chee
from onlookers.
It was very good time, said Capt.
drew Ramos, assigned to the 83rd Ordna
Battalion of U.S. Army Japan. I guess
hardest part of the Dragon Boat Race
getting it sync. Its the ultimate form
teamwork. I think Army Week is deni
good for the Army; it gives us time to
together and build team cohesion.
Army Week will conclude on Friday
a Jazz and Salsa Festival, an open-post e
regularly attended by several Japanese v
tors. A media day is also scheduled, du
which a variety of equipment used by
diers on a daily basis will be on displa
This is also an opportunity to ge
know our Japanese counterparts and l
neighbors, said Woodard. We welc
them. Local neighbors will be able to
close and touch the equipment and talSoldiers, so that helps the community w
understanding what we do here in Okin
every day.
[Army Week] is about camaraderie,
teamwork, companionship and being part of
the Army family.-Col. James Woodard
Commander, 10th Area Support Group
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Community Calender
Whats HappeningOutside the Gate?
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UpcomingOngoing Events
Summer Hire ProgramThe Camp Zama Summer Hire Program began accepting
applications Wednesday. Applications can be picked up in
building 102 in room A-209. The summer hire program is
for young people ages 14 22. Summer hire employees
receive $5.15 per hour for a variety of jobs that are
categorized as labor, clerical, or child development areas.
Participants must be unmarried family members of an activeduty servicemember or Department of Defense civilian
employee. Summer hires must be 14 before July 6, which is
the ofcial start of the program, and must not turn 23 prior
to the end of the program on Aug. 13. Participants in child
development positions must be at least 16 and will require
a background check. For more information on summer hire
applications, call 263-3808 and for general information on
the summer hire program, call 263-5348.
Post-Combat Stress SupportA special support group to assist those experiencingsymptoms of post-combat stress is offered from 11:30
a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays in the community room at
Army Community Services. For more information, callGary Woods at 263-8091.
CLEP and DANTES Testing
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) and DefenseActivity for Non-traditional Education Support (DANTES)testing sessions are held at 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. Wednesdays.To schedule an appointment, call 263-5379 / 4691 or e-mail
[email protected] study for the CLEP tests, visitwww. petersons.com. To study for the DANTES exams,visit www.getcollegecredit.com.
New Parent Support ProgramThe New Parent Support Program, a division of the FamilyAdvocacy Program, specializes in assisting and offeringservices to new and expecting parents. Play Morning, aninteractive playgroup for parents and children up to age 6is held 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays at the EDIS Building at
Arnn Elementary School. and the same time every second,third and fourth Thursday at SHA CDC. Breast Feeding
Support Groups are held on the rst Thursday of the month,
9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at ACS and the third Monday of the
month, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at SHA CDC. Baby Bundles isa program that provides information and supplies for newand expecting parents.They are available, along with electricbreast pumps, for loan by contacting 263-2382.
Reminder: Portable Basketball GoalsThe commander and command sergeant major of U.S.
Army Garrison Japan would like to remind all hous-
ing residents that portable basketball goals are to be
erected for immediate use only, and are to be removedand stored immediately after use. Basketball goals are
not permitted to be erected in parking lots or on streets.
They should also not be set up in a manner where
players will be running and shooting from the street.For identication purposes, all basketball goals are to
be labeled with the sponsors name and dwelling unit
number. Unlabeled basketball goals left in commonareas may be conscated and disposed of. Residents are
also reminded to always be courteous of their neighbors
and that quiet hours from 10:30 p.m. to 9 a.m. are to be
observed. Parents are also reminded to appropriately su-
pervise their children and that any damages to vehicles
or other property will be their responsibility. Please
consider utilizing the basketball courts available at Yano
Fitness Center, the Youth Center, or at school grounds.
His Holiness the Dalai Lamas PubTeaching and Talk @ Pacico Yok
hama (tickets on sale now), June 2
Disney Easter Wonderland @ TokDisney Land, through June 30
Ground Cherry Fair or Hozuki-IchiSenso-ji Temple, Tokyo, July 9-10Japanese people say the roots of ground cherry or h
zuki have a medical effect. Nowadays, they enjoy it
decoration when the fruit turns a bright orange-red c
because red is believed to protect us against evil. Its
said, people will take home 46,000 days worth of g
luck by visiting this temple on July 10.
Portable Shrines or Mikoshi ParaGoing into the Ocean EnoshimTenno-sai Festival @ Fujisawa C
Kanagawa, July 11One of the Three Greatest TanabaFestivals in Japan @ Hiratsuka CiKanagawa Pref, July 1-4
Flower Dream 2010 @ Tokyo Big SigJuly 3-5
Loud, explosiveA-Teammovie gets B-minus for efforB ds P
Torii Editor
The A-Team, the big-screen adaptation of
the over-the-top 1980s action TV series, ts
so squarely into the denition of a popcornmovie that each ticket to the lm should
come with a coupon for a free large tub of
the buttery snack-bar staple.
Within the lms nearly two-hour run
time, viewers are treated to a series of loud,
fast and choppily edited action set pieces
that do an excellent job of switching theirbrains to the Off position. There is no
doubt that The A-Team can be classied as
entertaining, but never without the adverb
mindlessly preceding it.
As with all remake lms, the rst 30
minutes or so ofThe A-Team is spent intro-
ducing the audience to the main charactersand setting up their origin story. In this
case, anyone familiar with the hourlong TV
show on which the movie is based knows
the four men who make up the eponymousgroup were framed for a crime they didnt
commit.
During an opening sequence in Mexico
that rmly sets the explosive tone for the
rest of the proceedings, Col. John Han-
nibal Smith (Liam Neeson) a genius
at concocting complex plans that alwaysfamously come together recruits a
team of three Army Special Forces Soldiers
to form an elite combat unit. The team
includes Capt. H.M. Howling Mad Mur-
dock (Sharlto Copley), a borderline crazypilot; Lt. Templeton Face Peck (Bradley
Cooper), a charismatic pretty boy; and Sgt.
Bosco B.A. Baracus (Quinton Jackson),
a muscle-bound mechanic with an intensefear of ying.
Eight years later the four are in Iraq and
are covertly tasked with recovering stolen
U.S. treasury plates that are being used to
manufacture counterfeit currency. The mis-
sion is a success, but a series of heretofore
unknown double-crosses leads Hannibal
and his men to be dishonorably discharged
and imprisoned.
The next two-thirds of the lm are spent
with the men busting out of connement and
kicking off a mission to clear their names.
This involves a lot of things blowing up,
wisecracks from both the heroes and villains,
and ludicrously unbelievable action scenes
one of which sees the team ghting off a
pair of drone aircraft from inside a tank that
is plummeting from the sky while attached
to a single parachute.
Scenes like the tank-drone midair dog-ght certainly make for a dizzying spectacle
of CGI show-offery, but they also hamper
The A-Teams ability to allow the audience
care about characters who are clearly never
in peril, even when enduring scenarios in
which dying would be an obvious and
likely outcome. The thin, erratic plot
also often veers into extremely incompre-
hensible territory, further weakening the
lms replay value.
The actors do a decent job of brin
to life the original characters eccen
personalities. Neeson, just a notch abphoning it in, has adequate fun as
cigar-chomping Hannibal. Cooper h
sly grin permanently afxed to his mug parallels Faces chauvinistic tenden
Copley, best known for his excellent
formance in last yearsDistrict 9 , make
most of a minor role. Even Jackson, a U
mixed martial artist, does well to bend
athletes shouldnt act rule while play
a character made famous by Mr. T.Several nods are made to the TV show
most memorable of which is Hannibal
his crew utilizing found materials to p
together labyrinthine plans. The problemlm runs into is, during the many monta
of the men gathering things and weld
them onto other things, it is fairly eas
conclude how their schemes will unfold
soon as we see Murdock stealing uns
airbags and bolting them to the side
truck, it is obvious the truck will soonup in the water, safe from sinking thanksome handy otation devices. Any hope
cinematic surprises throughoutThe A-T
are repeatedly squandered.
Hollywoods ongoing campaign
remake formerly great or at least c
favorite properties into watered-d
excuses for additional revenue show
signs of slowing down, and The A-T
just happens to be the latest casualty. A
lm, it certainly has its faults, but the
of clever dialogue, go-for-broke action
an overall sense of fun at least makes f
passable summertime distraction.
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Local children visit Soldiers at Sagami General DepotB ts nkh
Torii Staff
Photos by Tetsuo Nak
Sixth-grade students from Wako Tsurukawa Elementary School explore the inside of a Humvee Fr
at Sagami General Depot. More than 70 students visited the installation as part of a one-day to
Diversity celebrated during inauguralTorii Station International Spouse Fest
B l H
USAG-J Torii Station Public Affairs
TORII STATION, Okinawa More than 100 Army spouses
learned how to wear a kimono,participated in a traditional Oki-
nawan buku buku tea ceremony,
and sampled foods from severalnations at the inaugural Interna-
tional Spouse Fest held June 9.
Were here today to celebrate
diversity not only the diversity of
our military but the diversity of our
awesome military spouses, said
Debbi Coubrough, community lifeofcer for the Army on Okinawa.
I can see as I look around the room
that there are several different
cultures represented and its so ex-
citing to be able to celebrate all of
these cultures that we have withinour military families and, of course
in particular, our host nation Japanand particularly the Okinawans
who welcome us so warmly and
graciously all the time.
The event began as an ideafrom Eisan Beck, a Korean-born
spouse who told Coubrough that
she had a great idea for having a
spouse fair in celebration of the
different cultures and diversity in
military families. Soon after, Beck
and Laurise Laurent-Workman,
Torii Stations relocation program
manager, got together and started
organizing the event.
Some of the countries repre-sented included Kenya, Mexico,
Germany, Puerto Rico, Jamaica,
Japan, Thailand and the United
States.
I want to thank you all for
being here, said Workman. To
all of my awesome volunteers
who are here today representing
different nations, I cannot thank
you enough for all the hard work
you put into this event by prepar-
ing food and bringing it here to
share with us.Were celebrating the diver-
sity of all of us here today, added
Workman. I like to refer to my-
self as a citizen without a nation
because I was born in Haiti, was
raised in Canada, moved to the
states and have lived in severaldifferent states in the U.S. I moved
to Korea and now live in Japan,
and I truly appreciate all differ-ent cultures that Ive been able to
experience.
Takayo Nakashima, the Equal
Employment Opportunity ofcer
for Torii Station, started the event
with a lesson on the proper way
to wear a kimono and how to tie
an obi.
Kimono literally me
things to wear and repres
nature, harmony and respect,
Nakashima. In summer, we wa kimono made out of cotton ca
a yukata, which literally mbath gown. It is easy to wea
The obi is very long
very narrow, added NakashWhen you put it on yourself,
wrap and turn, so you dont h
to ask anyone to help you.
Pantiwa Walker, an A
spouse from Thailand, perfor
an archaeological Thai da
the Srivijaya dance, originafrom the 8th through the
centuries.
Thanomvan Inoue, also f
Thailand, performed a sev
minute Monohra Dance of Sa
ce by Fire. Monohra, the wif
Prince Suthon, is a mythical b
said to be a half-bird, half-wo
creature.
I think its very exciting
someone can have an idea
just go and talk to someone
have it come into fruition,
Coubrough. Not only are you
heart of our military families
you have so many talents an
many great ideas, and I just w
to thank you for sharing with
another and sharing with us.
Photo by Lauren Hall
Thanomvan Inoue performs the Monohra Dance of Sacrice from
her native Thailand during the rst annual Torii Station Interna -tional Spouse Fest June 9. More than 100 people attended the
event that included cultural dances and culinary delights from
around the world.
More than 70 children from
Wako Tsurukawa Elementary
School visited Sagami General De-
pot Friday to tour the facility and
learn a little bit about the Soldiers
of the 35th Combat Sustainment
Support Battalion.
In addition to a bus tour of the
large facility in Sagamihara City,
the students had an opportunity
to visit the motor pool, where
Soldiers had set up various exhibits
and displays to view, includingtwo Humvees and a Light MediumTactical Vehicle. One of the Hum-
vees was equipped with a radio
system that allowed the children
the chance to communicate with
one another.
This is a really important
event, said Capt. Matthew Ferry,a transportation ofcer for the 35th
CSSB. Soldiers really want to
learn more about Japanese culture
and they love the opportunity tointeract with local children. Both
the Japanese children and the Sol-
diers were laughing and smiling.
It was the best day ever.
After their tour and familiariza-
tion with the vehicles, the childrensampled a Meal Ready to Eat sup-
plied by the 35th CSSB.
It was fun talking through the
radio, said Yuka Higuchi, a sixth-
grader. I was surprised the MRE
tasted good. I enjoyed visiting the
base today.
The students were also given
a tour of the Air Mobility Com-
mands Care of Supplies in Storage
facility.
At lunch, the students dined
on the Sagami Lounges SagamiDepot burgers and other American
foods.
The visit to the facility served
a number of purposes for the
students.I hoped that the children can
learn and experience what life is
like on a U.S. Army base, said
teacher and chaperone for the
school trip Yuichi Ono. Its also
a good opportunity for the children
to interact with people from around
the world. We want to thank the
35th CSSB for giving us the op-
portunity to come here.
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Appropriated Fund (APF) and NonappropriatedFund (NAF) job announcements and applicationinstructions are available athttp://cpol.army.mil.For questions regarding APF vacancies, pleasecall 263-3608. NAF MWR job announcementsand 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 fundPacic Stars & Stripes job announcements are available online athttp://cpol.army.mil. For more information, callthe Job Information Center at 229-3163.
Japanese national position vacancies are postedon the Internet at http://www.usagj.jp.pac.army.mil/ima/sites/jeso/rp_jjobs_list_j.asp.Application forms are available on the samesite. Selection status can also be checked. Formore information, call 263-3325.
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Other local positions
Pets
Vehicles for sale
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anm ptn: Dogs and cats are avaifor adoption at the Camp Zama Veterinary CFor more information, call 263-3875
ZCsa et Mt Wt shp: located bethe dry cleaners on Camp Zama, carries vinJapanese items and collectibles. Store hourevery Tuesday and the 2nd and 4th Saturdof the month from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Pr
from the shop go back to the communitscholarships and welfare grants. For additinformation please call 263-5533. Stop oand check it out.
Th Wmn, innt, n Chrn, (Woverseas program at Camp Zama offers valunutritional information and food subsidizesmore information, call 263-8960.
JaPaNese sPoUse ClUB: Would youto socialize with other Japanese spouses, more about being a military spouse, share experiences and support with others? If so, pcall Meg at 263-8327 or e-mail jsczama@gmcom for more information.
PCSing? I recently arrived and would lovhave your owers (potted or planted) for
quarters. Email me [email protected]
U.s. army Grrn Jpn Pt src
Cntr : Volunteer opportunities are available
in the USAGJ Postal Service Center, we will provide you with valuable training in PostOfce and Unit Mailroom operations. Please
contact Army Community Services at 263-8087for details and assistance on volunteering yourservices.
engh tchr: A small off-post homeschool(about 200 students) near Sagami Depot.First time teachers welcome! Classes availableMon. Thu. 1pm to 9pm ( No weekends or
Fridays!) Call for details. Derek PartinEnglish School, home 042-756-4483; 090-3082-4439 or E-mail: [email protected]
engh tchr: Sagami Home EngSchool is looking for Native English speaketeach English in their homes on the weekePlease contact Tammy DeYoung at: tad35aol.com
Prt-tm engh tchr: Pay is16,00work four times per month. Two Mondays 4 6:10 p.m., one Tuesday from 9 10 p.mone Friday from 7 8 p.m. Located 15 mindriving distance from SHA in Minami-Riarea. For more information, E-mail [email protected] .
sprt pht: The Torii Newspaper wanpublish your action sports photos for sporall ages, all seasons. To showcase your or your childs team, e-mail your digital asports photos less than two weeks old (captions) in .jpg format of 3mb or more to [email protected].
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ant-Trrrm/frc Prtctnntructrwnt. Positions are available with FirearmsAcademy of Hawaii, Inc. Duties includeinstruction of marksmanship, watch standingand tactical team movements. Position locationis Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan. Marksmanshipinstructor experience is a must. Tactical team
movement experience is desired. Qualiedcandidates may call Christopher at 243-6171 orsend resume [email protected].
subttut tchr: Zama American High/Middle School are currently acceptingapplications for substitute teachers. U.S.citizenship and a high school diploma or GEDare required. For more information or anyquestions, please call 263-4005.
Phyc Thrpt, intrmttnt (240 hur):
Provides physical therapy service in the areasof physical disabilities, neuromuscular and psychosocial dysfunctions in patients rangingfrom adolescence to the very elderly. Must havelicense to practice physical therapy in the U.S.
This is a contract positions open to SOFA statusapplicants. Resumes may be sent to [email protected]. ALL applicants shallregister in the Central Contractor Registration(CCR) at www.ccr.gov.
Phyc Thrpt, intrmttnt (240 hur):
Provides physical therapy service in the areasof physical disabilities, neuromuscular andpsychosocial dysfunctions in patients rangingfrom adolescence to the very elderly. Must havelicense to practice physical therapy in the U.S.This is a contract positions open to SOFA statusapplicants. Resumes may be sent to [email protected]. ALL applicants shallregister in the Central Contractor Registration(CCR) at www.ccr.gov.
intructr/fcttr: Camp Zama EducationCenter is looking for a Instructor/Facilitator toconduct daytime Online Academic Skills Courseformerly called FAST. Bachelors Degree andTeaching License/Certicate preferred.Will
be paid for 240 classroom hours per year. Call263-5055 for more information.
intructr/fcttr: Torii Station EducationCenter is looking for a Instructor/Facilitator toconduct daytime Online Academic Skills Courseformerly called FAST. Bachelors Degree andTeaching License/Certicate preferred.Will be
paid for classroom hours taught per year.Call263-5055 for more information.
Bkkpr/ intrn accuntnt: The WestPacic Girl Scouts is looking for a bookkeeper to
maintain all nancial records, produce monthly
nancial statements, perform other functions
necessary to the position. Must be familiarwith accounting procedures and principles, MSExcel and other accounting software. Full time,competitive pay with great benets for someone
with SOFA status. Please apply with a resumeto [email protected] or by calling Pam
at 263-3597; resume may also be dropped offat the Girl Scout ofce in Bldng 533.
04 Nn skyn fry Z/350Z: DarkMetallic Grey, Nismo, auburn leather seats,Excellent condition, 20/19 VIP Luxury Wheels,HKS exhaust system, 4 tips, Drill/Slot Rotors,Power everything, New JCI, TV, NAV, MiniDisc, Keyless, 6CD, PCSing: $14.500 OBO.Call 090-8517-9568 (3)
01 Nn CUBe:4 DOOR, SILVER, 21,000 K,great AC, RADIO, CD, NEW TIRES, $3,500.AVAILABLE 19 JULY. CALL 267-6286
96 Mtubth RvR: Excellent condition, new$300 battery, new $500 Alternator, newer tires,Power windows, AC & Heat work perfectly,retractable mirrors,keyless entry,car rack. JCIuntil Apr 2011, Road Tax paid until Mar 2011.$2000/OBO. Call Don at 09098404592;263-7648 or email: [email protected] (3)
94 Hn act; JCI to 23 Apr 11. Silver; goodcondition. $1,800 DSN 263-4354. (3)
93 Hn lgn: 110,000 Km / 68,000 Mi,Dark Blue, 4 Door Sedan, PW, PL, AC, PS,PB, Good Condition, Runs Good, JCI untilNov 2010, Avail 18 June 2010. $500.00. Call263-7495 (leave message) or email: [email protected] (4)
04 Ymh, YZf R1: Immaculate Condition,Drk Grey,13km, Carbon Fiber parts, Garagekept,TOCE Extreme 4/quad pipe exhaust, Vortexracing sprocket/gold chain, Double wind screen,Pilot Power 2CT Tires, New JCI, Plus much more$7,800. PCSing: Call 090-8517-9568 (2)
Softbank cell phones, only 18 months old. Buyone or two. One is black Panasonic, other ispink Sharp. Both have text and camera. Optionalinternet and int'l calling packages available.
English instructions, battery charger included.Cost $187 ea new. Yours for $90 each, or $150for both. Call Tom at DSN 263-8349, or 080-3708-3281, pls lv msg. [email protected]. (2)
Mc tm:Canon EOS Rebel XS 18-55mm lenskit with BG-E5 grip and additional battery, likenew condition. Asking $450.00, Giant Escape R3Hybrid bicycle, brand new, never ridden, verylight and always kept indoors. Asking $400.00If interested in any of these items, please contactMike [email protected] at 090-6311-9177. (2)
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Your Weekly Dose
Access to care at BG Sams U.S. A
Health Clinic is avaialble 24/7. The clinic i
open 24/7 but our triage line is available 2
When calling the clinic at 263-4127, our
will notify a provider who will call you b
The provider will advise you if you can wathe clinic opens, or if you need to seek med
care at either Yokosuka Navy Hospital, Yo
AFB Hospital or at a Host Nation Hospit
Clinic.
Recently we have noticed an increas
calls to the 911 number. This is the emergnumber which activates the MPs, our ambula
EMTs and translators. Of course, if you ha
life threatening medical emergency such as c
pain, difculty breathing, or trauma, please
911 on post or 119 off post. If you are
ing sick, or have an injury that does not
the criteria for life, limb or eyesight, plcall the clinic rst at 263.4127 and push op
1 for triage nurse or 24/7 medical advice.
provider on call will advise you on what opt
are available, such as Yokota AFB hosp
Yokosuka Navy Hospital or a local Host Na
clinic/hospital, in which case we would arrfor a translator to assist you.
Sports Briefs
Holes 1, 5 change at CZGEffective immediately, the following mea
are to be taken when hitting from Holes 1
5 at the Camp Zama Golf Course:
- Tee shots are Irons Only (no hybrids)
range mats with xed tee height not to ex
1/2 inch.
- Twenty-foot nets will be installed on Ho
and 5 during the week of June 21 through
- The left edge of the cart path on Hole 1 is
out of bounds. A drop area is in place for
balls that go OB. Players must hit their fo
shot from the drop area no provisionals.
- Players who hit a ball over the net wi
suspended (see suspension policy below).
supnn Pcy:
- Any player who hits a ball over the net on 1 or 5 will be suspended for 30 days. The pen
for a second offense is a 90-day suspen
and the penalty for a third offense is a one-
suspension.
- All players who have previously hit a ball
the net will receive a separate memo from
commander advising them of the policy cha
Therefore, they should take the approprisk-reduction measures to ensure they are
affected. For more information, call 263-3
Lil Jordan to visit ZamaJordan Eugenio, 12, aka Lil Jordan,
Ambassador of Junior Golf and Hip-His scheduled to visit Camp Zama Sun
Beginning at 7:30 a.m. at the Camp Zama
Course, Lil Jordan is scheduled to play one
with members of the attending NCAA L
All-Stars golf team, who are also schedule
participate in an event at the CZGC. Jordan
been seen on Foxs Best Damn Sports
Period, Good Morning America, CNN, ES
Nickelodeon, Golf Week, the Golf Channel
more. For more information, call 263-347
Biggest Loser winner drops 32 poundsTALE OF THE TAPE:
Photo by Dustin Perry
Ervin Lawrence, a functional technology specialist for Camp Zamas Child and Youth
Services, shows off a pair of shorts that now t very loose on him after having lost 26pounds during a three-month Biggest Loser competition held at Camp Zama.
By dutn Prry
Torii Editor
Ervin Lawrence is less of a man todaythan he was four months ago 32 pounds
less, to be exact.
The 45-year-old father of two wanted to
change his lifestyle and become healthier,
so he signed up for Camp Zamas Big-
gest Loser tness challenge in February.
Taking a strictly diet-based approach in
which he cut out almost all carbohydrates,
Lawrence was able to lose enough weight
that he surpassed the 30 other participants
to win the competition.
The program required Lawrence and
others to meet at Yano Fitness Center to
conduct weekly weigh-ins and track their
progress. They were given exercise, nutri-
tion and wellness tips by Jane Kupkowski,
the competition coordinator. Lawrenceswinning performance was based both on his
total weight loss and his ending Body Fat
Index, which accounted for 90 percent and
10 percent of his score, respectively.
There were no mandatory exerciseprograms or other tness regimens for the
participants, which was just as well for
Lawrence, whose troublesome knees made
working out a difcult option. It was then
that he decided to begin his weight-loss
process by changing his eating habits.
I cut out eating rice, potatoes and bread,
said Lawrence, a functional technology
specialist at Camp Zamas Child and Youth
Services. I drink a lot of coffee every day,
but I dont use sugar anymore. I quit going
to fast food restaurants, I stopped drinking
sodas, and I watched my portions.
The change in his diet led Lawrence tosee dramatic changes in the rst few weeks
of the competition. He immediately lost
about eight pounds and continued drop-
ping weight as the weeks progressed. Other
positive side-effects included an increased
feeling of health and an improvement in his
knees, Lawrence said.
Every time I went to weigh in, Id be
excited to see how much weight I had lost
that week, said Lawrence. Thats what was
kind of fun about doing the program seeing
if you could keep up with the other competi-
tors. It encouraged me to try and lose more
weight and be strict with my diet.
Initially, Lawrence said he was unsure
a diet-only approach to the Biggest Loserprogram would be effective. He even be-
gan cutting carbs two weeks prior to the
start of the competition just so he would
be prepared.
A couple people in the program were
kind of shocked that I wasnt exercising
at all, said Lawrence. They were in the
gym all the time working out, and Im not
that type of person. They were amazed
that I could lose so much weight strictly
through diet.
Kupkowski, who also serves as Camp
Zamas tness coordinator, said from the
onset of the program that she was condent
in Lawrences ability to make progress
throughout the competition. It was his ef-
fective balance of eating right and staying
active that made the biggest difference for
him, she said.
When [Lawrence] told me he would
only be dieting, I just thought he was basi-cally going to show what 80 percent of the
equation was going to be and it worked,
said Kupkowski. For 95 percent of people
out there, the biggest part [of weight loss]
is nutrition. If you can lock down the whole
nutrition thing, youve really won more than
half the battle.
Seeing the progress of Lawrence and
the participants from week to week was
extremely satisfying, said Kupkowski. Her
goal was for the competitors to take away
the proper wellness tools and continue using
them even after the three-month program
ended.
[The Biggest Loser] was not a personal-
trainer program; it was more of an incen-
tive program to get people moving their
bodies, thinking differently, and justifying
it all in the end, said Kupkowski. It was
not necessarily about losing weight; it was
about challenging yourself.At the beginning of the competition
Lawrence weighed 250 pounds. At his light-
est, he weighed 218 and he continues to
work toward his ultimate goal of reaching
180. The results of the program speak for
themselves, he said.When I rst entered [the Biggest Loser],
a lot of people were like, Oh, you cant do
it, or, Youre doing it for the wrong rea-
sons, said Lawrence. For me, just going
in and seeing the difference and hearing
people tell me, Wow, it looks like you lost
a lot of weight thats the ultimate prize
right there.
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Travel & CulTure
Stoy by Ttso Nkh
Torii Staff
Fuji Rock Festival: Japans premier music fest
For music fans in Japan, summer is the ideal time to visit outdoor festivals. The country
is host to a variety of large, multi-day events from June through August. The Fuji Rock
Festival, organized by Smash Japan, is one of the largest, most popular and widely attended
festivals for fans of both mainstream and indie musical acts from around the globe.
Fuji Rock was rst held at the Fuji Tenjin-Yama resort as two-day event in 1997. The
venue was later moved to Naeba, Niigata, because of its larger capacity, and an extra day
of performances was added. Fuji Rock 2006 attracted a record 130,000 attendees and
included headlining acts such as Red Hot Chili Peppers and the Strokes.
Naeba is nestled near a quiet mountainside, away from the lights, noise and other
distractions of a bustling city. The venue serves as an ideal getaway in which to enjoy
both quality music and the areas natural beauty. More than 10 stages are set up withinthe venue grounds, allowing attendees to move around throughout the day and choose
the performers they want to watch.
This years festival is scheduled to be held July 30 through Aug. 1. More than 150
musicians from all over the world including Muse, Massive Attack and Atoms for
Peace are featured in this years lineup. One of the headlining acts is London-based
art rock group Roxy Music. The band was formed in 1971 by lead vocalist Brian Ferry
and enjoyed widespread success in 1970s and early 80s.
Fuji Rock has also gained attention from the public for being an advocate of eco-
friendly music, having made various attempts every year to reduce environmental
emissions during the event. The festival has succeeded in reducing carbon dioxide emis-
sions by introducing biodiesel fuel which aims to lower pollution by rening oil from
recycled cooking oil, and solar power to power equipment and lights. It also aims t
the cleanest festival in the world, working in cooperation with volunteers and visi
to prevent littering and to promote the recycling of waste.
Experiencing the Fuji Rock Festival can be an unforgettable memory of Japan.
those who are able to attend, the event is an excellent opportunity to relax in the moun
of Naeba and soak in some amazing tunes.
Three-day passes for Fuji Rock Festival 2010 cost 39,800 yen. One-day passes
16,800 yen. For more information, visit http://www.smash-uk.com/frf10/index.htm
Photo by Uchutaish
Attendees at Fuji Rock 2009 relax in and near a river that runs through Naeba, Niigata, the ve
for the festival. The event regularly attracts a large crowd, including a record 130,000 in 200
Photo by Masanori Naruse
Oasis, and English rock band featuring brothers Liam and Noel Gal-
lagher, perform during Fuji Rock 2009. The festival also included
performances from Lily Allen, Franz Ferdinand and Fall Out Boy.
Photo by Yasuyuki K
Weezer, an alternative rock band from the U.S., perform at Fuji Rock 2009.
Photo by Masanori N
Thousands watch a performance at Naeba Ski Resort in Niigata during Fuji Rock Festival 2009. This years Fuji Rock Festival will be held on July 30 through Aug