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www.torii.army.milVOL. 39, NO. 27July 14, 2011

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USAG-Torii Station activated

Photo by Chip SteitzLt. Col. Cornell Anderton, left, takes command of U.S. Army Garrison Torii Station after receiving the unit’s guidon from Col. Eric D. Tilley, commander of USAG-Japan, during a ceremony held Monday on Torii Beach.

By Lauren HallTorii Station Public Affairs

TORII STATION, Okinawa – U.S. Army Garrison Torii Station was officially activated Monday during a ceremony on Torii Beach in which Lt. Col. Cornell Anderton assumed command of the unit.

The commander of U.S. Army Garrison – Japan, Col. Eric D. Tilley, passed the newly activated unit’s guidon to Anderton as he became the first garrison commander of Torii Station.

“Today, not only do we activate U.S. Army Garrison Torii Station as a subordinate garrison of U.S. Army Gar-rison – Japan, but we welcome its first commander and his family,” said Tilley. “Lieutenant Colonel Anderton is a proven leader who has dedicated his career to serving Soldiers and their families.”

The garrison’s mission is to support U.S. Army Japan and installation partners on Okinawa to ensure mission readiness and the quality of life of the Army community in a sustainable, transforming, joint and combined envi-ronment.

Torii Station is the premier base operations support provider to Army units in Asia and remains committed to its motto: “Sustain, Support and Defend” America’s Army as it accomplishes its mission.

“The bilateral partnership between Japan and the United States remains a cornerstone for strategic security in the Pacific region, and this garrison plays a vital role in helping to support and maintain a stable environment,” said Tilley.

“Ultimately, today’s ceremony represents a renewed commitment – not only to the service and support of our Soldiers, civilians and family members, but to the friend-ship and partnership with our host nation and our local communities,” the colonel added.

Anderton has previously served with the 2nd Infantry Division, the 82nd Airborne Division, the 35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, the 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Europe, U.S. Pacific Command, and the 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division in Iraq.

“Last year at this time I was serving along the Iranian border in Iraq where I often dreamed of locations with sandy beaches and beautiful ocean waters,” said Anderton. “This is better than those locations I dreamed of, as my family and I now have the opportunity to serve with the great people of Japan.

“To U.S. Army Garrison Torii Station’s Soldiers and civilians, I’m proud to be your commander,” Anderton added. “We will serve together to improve the quality of life for all U.S. Army Japan Soldiers, civilians and families while respecting our Japanese hosts.

“There will be many challenges during this transition of establishing ourselves as a true indirect garrison, sub-ordinate to U.S. Army Garrison – Japan,” the commander concluded, “but you have my word: We will become one of the Army’s best garrisons worldwide.”

Anderton is joined by his wife Paula and their children Zacary, Brady and Abigail.

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Zama Briefs

Cooling season to beginThe 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 supervisor’s 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.

‘You Made the Grade’Now in its 10th consecutive year, the

“You Made the Grade” program recog-nizes 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 six-inch 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 Ex-change at 263-5585 for more information.

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

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Army releases modernization plan

WASHINGTON – The Army recently released its Modernization Plan 2012, an in-depth explanation of how next year’s budget request aims to move the Army toward achieving its objectives to equip the force in the 21st century.

The goal of the Strategy to Equip the Army in the 21st century is to develop and provide an affordable and versatile mix of the best equipment available to Soldiers and units to succeed in current and future military operations.

Modernization Plan 2012 lays out the Army’s fiscal year 2012 priorities and programs to help achieve the strategic goal. The plan also provides an overview of the overall strategy, including steps to adapt

By Brian GebhartArmy News Service

institutional processes to get the best value and right equipment for Soldiers.

“As you look forward to the strategic environment we think we are going to see in the first half of the 21st century, it’s char-acterized by four things: persistent conflict, an uncertain operational environment, de-creasing access to resources, and increased cost of labor and material,” said Brig. Gen. Edward P. Donnelly, the Army’s director for Joint and Futures within the Department of the Army Deputy Chief of Staff, G8.

“You need to set priorities for the charac-teristics of the force that’s going to operate in that environment,” Donnelly said, “and then you need to develop, approve, and re-source requirements for the equipment that a force with those characteristics needs to be successful in that environment.”

The plan describes three main priorities,

which are all interrelated. They are: network the force; protect and empower Soldiers; and deter and defeat hybrid threats.

Donnelly explained that networking the force allows the exchange of information all the way from the garrison to the forward edge to the individual Soldiers.

“I think in the case of protect and em-power Soldiers, it’s a recognition that the American Solider is really the dominant force on the battlefield for the operational environment today and in the foreseeable future,” said Donnelly. “What we want to do is take the greatest advantage we can of that individual. Protecting them and empowering them through the means of the network.”

The third priority, deter and defeat

The Great DebatersArnn students argue tough topics in courtroomBy Dustin PerryTorii Editor

A group of Camp Zama students took part in a daylong series of debates, inside a real courtroom and in front of peer-group jurors, as part of an end-of-year project held here last month.

Both the authentic setting and the of-tentimes heavy topics argued by the Arnn Elementary School sixth-graders were meant to provide a real-world application for what the students had learned and help hone their research and public-speaking skills, their teacher said.

“I’m trying to teach these kids to make informed decisions,” said Jeff Dreher. “Debate is just a perfect way to demon-strate that ability. I wanted them to … feel what it would be like to be in a grown-up atmosphere and delivering a well-executed argument.”

Students filled every role during the debates: the opposing “Pro” and “Con” arguers, the rotating 10-person jury that determined each outcome, and even the presiding judge. Each side was allowed time to present their argument and later, a rebuttal period to challenge their opponent’s points.

The topics included lighter fare, such as the question of whether or not students should be issued laptops in school, but also touched on the issues of gun control, bullying, the war in Afghanistan, and the decriminalization of marijuana.

“Our teacher wanted us to learn to fight for what we wanted in this world, [and] he thought debating would be great practice,” said Gia Haddock, who argued in two debates.

“The very best I can hope for is this memory will be long-lasting and continue to affect them in their learning experiences,” said Dreher. “I believe these middle-school-ers truly owned their arguments and showed the true colors of their debating skills.”

Photo by Dustin PerryHattie Brinson, right, a sixth-grader at Arnn Elementary School, presents the “Con” side of an argument during a debate against classmate Alex Perera held here last month. The daylong series of debates was part of an end-of-year class project.

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Sound Off!

Do 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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T RII Newspaper Commanding General: Maj. Gen. Michael T. Harrison Sr.Garrison Commander: Col. Eric D. TilleyGarrison Public Affairs Officer: Edward H. RoperEditor: Dustin PerryStaff Writer: Tetsuo NakaharaDeputy Okinawa Bureau Chief: Lauren Hall

IMCOM messageLt. Gen. Rick LynchCommander, Installation Management Command

Starting this month, the Exceptional Family Member Program is standardizing and streamlining the process for delivering respite care to eligible families in need of support.

The EFMP is a mandatory enrollment program that works with other military and civilian agencies to provide comprehensive, coordinated community support, housing, educational, medical and personnel services to families with special needs. It is focused on helping these families find the support and care needed to ensure all their members can thrive.

Respite care is one of the key ways EFMP helps to provide support for all family members – in this case, the care-givers. Caring for a family member with special needs, especially severe chronic medical conditions, is an around-the-clock job. There may be no end to a caregiver’s love, but everyone who shoulders such responsibilities needs a break to rest and recharge. EFMP respite care provides that break. Qualifying families are eligible for up to 40 hours of respite care a month for each certified family member.

In an effort to enhance service delivery to EFMP-enrolled families, Installation Management Command has revised EFMP respite care policies and procedures. The revision is effective this month. It includes changes in eligibility criteria and the Family Services Needs Matrix, and online training for EFMP managers and physicians. An EFMP respite care panel will be established at each garrison to review and recommend approval or disapproval of all respite care submissions to the garrison commander, who is the decision authority.

Garrison EFMP managers are available

to provide more detailed information to families currently receiving respite care. Soldiers or family members who have questions about it or other EFMP-related services can also visit the EFMP website at Army OneSource (www.myarmyonesource.com).

This revision to policy and procedures is part of the Army EFMP Strategic Action Plan to improve services and support for families with special needs. Also as part of the strategic action plan, at the beginning of this fiscal year EFMP added 43 systems navigators, or non-clinical case managers, at 26 garrisons stateside and overseas to connect families with required systems of care.

The focus on enhancing the effectiveness of EFMP could not be more important or timely. Important, because the EFMP is one way the Army keeps key promises it made in the Army Family Covenant: providing access to high-quality medical care, edu-cational opportunities and family programs that foster an environment in which families can thrive.

Timely, because while the Army’s com-mitment remains as strong as when the cov-enant was signed in 2007, we are operating in a different fiscal reality in 2011. Just as any Soldier or family member asks, “Is it worth it?” before opening their wallet, we are doing the same, making sure we are using resources as efficiently as possible to provide quality services to families. Army life poses challenges for any family, but especially for families with special needs. It is part of our job, our commitment, to make sure we are delivering the right services in the right way to support the health and well-being of all family members.

MODERNIZATION, from Page 2

hybrid threats, is also essential to the mod-ernization plan because these threats are a characteristic of those uncertain operational environments, he said.

Hybrid threats, Donnelly explained, are when the enemy takes a capability that has a generally well-understood usage and generally well-understood effect, such as a cell phone, and uses it in a different manner so that it achieves a different effect than the one that is understood.

Along with the three priorities, the modernization plan also highlights seven systems which are identified as critical to the Army’s success in operations – current and future. These systems are:

• Joint Tactical Radio System, which will provide simultaneous data, video and voice communications to dismounted troops, aircraft and watercraft.

• Warfighter Information Network-Tactical, which will provide the broadband communications for operational forces.

• Ground Combat Vehicle, the Army’s replacement program for the Infantry Fight-ing Vehicle in Heavy Brigade Combat Teams and the centerpiece of the Army’s overall Combat Vehicle Modernization Strategy.

• Distributed Common Ground System-Army, which provide integrated intelli-gence, surveillance and reconnaissance data to airborne and ground sensor platforms and is the Army’s component of the Department of Defense Distributed Common Ground/Surface System family of systems.

• Joint Battle Command-Platforms, which enable a widely dispersed command and control capability across all formations and the entire spectrum of joint military operations.

• Paladin Integrated Management, which funds low-risk upgrades that enhance the responsiveness, force protection, surviv-ability and operational readiness of the self-propelled howitzer fleet.

• Kiowa Warrior, an OH-58 model up-grade which converts D models to F models with enhanced cockpit sensor upgrades.

Photo by Sadie BleisteinAn OH-58 Kiowa Warrior helicopter test fires over the Red Desert in Afghanistan. Under Modernization Plan 2012, Kiowa Warrior helicopters like this one will be upgraded from D to F models to include enhanced cockpit sensor upgrades.

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Community Calendar

SCHOOL NEWSZama 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.

John O. Arnn Elementary: 267-6602

arnn summer hours:• Monday through July 29: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily; closed from noon to 1 p.m. for lunch• Closed: July 4• Aug. 1 through 5: 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; open during lunch hours• Aug. 8 through 12: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.; open during lunch hours• Aug. 15 ~: 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (normal office hours)Those who are new to the community or have a kindergarten student to register for the upcoming school year, can visit the Arnn campus or call 267-6602 for more information.

Student registration: The school registration process continues at Arnn for newly arrived families and for those who have kindergarten-aged children.

minimum age requirements• Sure Start: Child must be 4 years old by Sept. 1, 2011• Kindergarten: Child must be 5 years old by Sept. 1.• First grade: Child must be 6 years old by Sept. 1 (non-transferring students)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 child or children’s names on the orders), updated copy of child’s immunization records; student’s passport or birth certificate, letter of employment (civilians only), updated contact information, parent’s identification card, and previous school records, if applicable.

new student orientation: Arnn Elementary School will be hosting its annual New Student Orientation beginning at 3 p.m. Aug. 18 in the school’s 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.

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. It’s 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.

UpcomingOngoing EventsBon Dance LessonsDate: July 19, 21, 26 and 28, and Aug. 2 and 4 Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Place: Community Activity CenterLearn the moves of traditional Japanese dance!No pre-registration necessary. Bring water, you’ll be sweating! For more information, call the USAG-J Community Relations Office at 263-7156

USAG-J Chaplain’s Marriage Work-shopSubject: “Why is Marriage so Hard” When: SaturdayTime: Noon to 3 p.m.Where: Camp Zama Community ClubSign-up by contacting the USAG-J Chaplain’s Office at 263-4898Watch care is provided based on availability.

Vacation Bible SchoolThe “Son Rock Kids Camp” Vacation Bible School, coordinated by the U.S. Army Garrison – Japan Chapel, is scheduled to be held 9 a.m. to noon on Aug. 8 through 12 at the Camp Zama Religious Education Center. Those eligible to attend are children from pre-kindergarten to fifth-grade age, and parents of pre-kindergarten-age children will be required to volunteer during the camp. Registration for the camp will begin July 4. Sign-up forms can be picked up and dropped off at the Camp Zama Community Club, the Sagamihara Housing Area and Atsugi Chapels, commissaries, the Camp Zama Library, or Camp Zama lodging facilities. Call James Corneliussen at 263-4689 or email james.corneliussen@us.army.mil for more information.

Energy-saving noticeDue 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 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 be-low. Reduce settings to 55 degrees at the end of the day.

3. Turn off all 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 class-

rooms (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 when possible). They consume 90 percent less energy than standard computers.

10. If possible, do not make photocopies or print docu-ments, 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.

Foreign Born Spouse Support Group Whether your question concerns immigration and natural-ization, 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.

Hisano yamazakihisano.yamazaki.jp@yokota.af.mil

What’s Happening Outside the Gate?

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Wind Bell Fair or Furin-Ichi @ Kawasaki Daishi Temple, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa, July 17-21* Wind bells or furin are typically made from glass, metal, or ceramics and when suspended in the breeze, a tongue dangling in the center of the bell strikes the sides of the bell and delivers a pleasant sound. Several hundred kinds of 20,000 furin from all over Japan will be on sale.

Paper Lamp Lighting Event “Umi-no-hi Matsuri” @ Odaiba Kaihin Park Odaiba Beach, Tokyo, July 17-18 * Paper lamps are placed and lit in the lines of huge pictures drawn on the beach, to wish everyone’s safety at sea in the Odaiba area and continuation of the beautiful scenery. Everyone is welcome to attend. There is no entry fee for this event. The lamps will begin to be placed at 1 p.m., and will later be lit at 6 p.m.

Awa-Odori Dance Performance Festival @ Odakyu/Sagami-Tesudo Line Yamato Station, July 23-24 Awa-odori dance has been performed for 400 years in Tokushima Pref on Shikoku Island. Hundreds of people dance with up-beat music played by Japanese instruments. Women wear summer cotton kimono or yukata and dance in formation. Men wear happi coats and tabi socks, and dance with more freedom. Everyone keeps their hands and arms above their shoulders, and men don’t let their heels touch the ground.

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Four years ago, Keri Prather was too intimidated to pick up the Yamaha junior acoustic guitar her parents had bought for her. Today, the 15-year-old writes her own songs and performs them regularly in front of huge crowds as part of her goal of becoming a professional musician.

Keri, born in Tokyo and a lifelong resident of Japan, initially overcame her apprehension toward the guitar by learning to play using a computer program. Soon she was practicing every day and began asking her mother if she could take professional lessons.

“I went to about five different teachers until we found the perfect one in Tokyo,” said Keri, soon to be a junior at Zama American High School. “At first I was just playing guitar, but then I started singing along with it. It felt really good to sing and play guitar at the same time.”

Keri’s first public guitar performance was at the age of 12 during a talent show held at nearby Naval Air Facility Atsugi, where her father works. She recalled it as being a nerve-wracking e x p e r i e n c e i n which her parents “practically forced [her] to get on stage,” but said it was a crucial moment that helped spark her dream.

“I won third place,” said Keri. “It was a great accomplishment for me; I really gained a lot of confidence from that, and from then on I wanted to really get better.”

When asked who some of her musical influences are, Keri lists an admirable and eclectic mix of classic and contemporary U.S. and UK artists – guitar gods like Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughan and John Mayer, and soulful songstresses like Alicia Keys and Joss Stone. The first song her instructor, Hirotsugu Saito, taught her on guitar was the Beatles’ “Blackbird.”

“[Keri] truly loves music and I feel she has a genuine talent,” said Saito. “Even though she is only 15 years old, she is so accepting of her emotions and can take something she hasn’t even experienced yet and put it into music.”

Regarding the more than 30 songs Keri has written – some of her originals include “Better Day,” Stronger than Truth” and “Change Yourself” – she tries not to focus on tunes about love and relationships, which she says are “all you hear lately.” Instead, she looks for inspiration in themes like

Zama teen pursues dream as pro musicianBy dustin PerryTorii Editor

Photos courtesy of Chieko PratherKeri Prather, 15, a student at Zama American High School, has been playing guitar and writing songs for four years as part of her dream to be a professional entertainer.

friendship and everyday experiences.“[Keri] writes songs that actually mean

something,” said friend Silvia Dykstra, 16. “She cares for people and she uses that to show her compassion in her music.”

Veronica Tipton, a chemistry teacher at ZAHS, has been watching Keri perform from the very beginning of her young career. Keri displays a sense of confidence on the stage that has continued to grow in the last four years, said Tipton.

“Her music is so personified and it just reaches out to you,” said Tipton. “You don’t expect that sound to come from someone of such small stature. The last performances [of hers] I’ve seen, there were standing ovations – the people just wanted more. It’s amazing what she’s been able to accomplish.”

Some of Keri’s recent accolades include receiving a “Hank Aaron Chasing the Dream” scholarship, which included a trip to New Orleans where she performed for the baseball legend and a crowd of more than 3,000. She is presently at the University of

Southern California Thornton School of Music in Los Angeles attending a 10-day Grammy Camp to learn about songwriting. Only about 80 s t u d e n t s w e r e selected to attend the pres t ig ious workshop.

“Hopefully, the camp will help me work toward my goals,” said Keri a few weeks be fo re l eav ing for California. “I definitely want to become better at songwriting. It’s really hard, but I think if I go to the

states and work with other students and people my age, I’ll get better.”

Keri’s mother, Chieko, says she completely shares her daughter’s passion and enthusiasm for encouraging her musical development. The two have a hobby of seeking out good music together, and Chieko accompanied Keri on her trip to New Orleans. She describes watching her daughter perform as “an amazing experience.”

“I think she has excellent discipline, and I’m really proud of her,” says Chieko. “I even love to hear her practice, whether it’s singing or playing guitar; I could just listen forever.”

Keri remains dedicated to her future as a professional musician and says she will continue to work hard, practice and perform as much as possible in order to make that dream a reality.

“There is this feeling you get when you’re on stage and you see everyone in the audience,” says Keri. “You have that adrenaline rush. It just feels right for me.”

Keri, center, performs with a band during a club appearance. Soon to be a high school junior, Keri has written more than 30 original songs and attends guitar lessons up to three times weekly in Tokyo. She has received scholarships for her musical talent and is currently attending a songwriting Grammy Camp in Los Angeles.

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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.

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saturday6 p.m................................Bad Teacher (R) 92 minutes9 p.m................................Bad Teacher (R) 92 minutes

sunday12 p.m...Tron: Legacy ($1 Admission) (PG) 125 minutes3 p.m................................African Cats (G) 89 minutes6 p.m...Transformers: Dark of the Moon (PG-13) 154 minutes

friday7 p.m...............................Zookeeper (PG) 104 minutes9:30 p.m......................Horrible Bosses (R) 93 minutes

saturday4:30 p.m..........................Zookeeper (PG) 104 minutes7 p.m...................................Priest (PG-13) 87 minutes9:30 p.m......................Horrible Bosses (R) 93 minutes

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ATTENTION

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

Pet sitting: available around Zama & SHA area. An experienced pet owner. Will walk, feed,

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

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

operation assistant, BD, NF-01, Flex, $9.00, Closes: August 7, 2011

food service Worker, BD, NA-02, Flex, $8.77, Close: August 14, 2011

Camp Zama WIC Overseas office has a PT position for Nutritionist/Dietitian/Nurse/Home Economist/Physician Assistant.Requires B.S. in Nutrition, Dietetics or Home Economics, or BSN in Nursing with some experience in prenatal, maternal or infant nutrition. Experience with WIC desirable. Must have current Driver’s License. Must be U.S. citizen. For consideration, please e-mail your resume and cover letter to: wicoverseasjobs@choctawarchiving.com or fax to: (210)525-1398. Choctaw Contracting Services, a rapidly growing provider of health, social, mental health, and administrative services, will reward your efforts with an attractive salary and benefits package.

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.

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.

Catholic organist: Description: Solicitation No. FA5209-11-T-0113, Location: Camp Zama, Japan. Job Description: This position is to provide services as the Catholic Organist for scheduled services and programs directly associated with the intent of supporting the Catholic religious service.Evaluation Factors: (1) Price (2) Resume (3) Interview. If you have any questions, or for more information, please contact Ms. Akiko Ogawa at 225-2209 or 042-551-6120. Email: akiko.ogawa.jp@yokota.af.mil, Closing Date: 8 Jul 2011 16:30 hours. Solicitation documents are also available on website: https://www.fbo.gov/ (Federal Business Opportunities)

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.

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@

Due to the recent contract with Allied Telesis, residential phone numbers with 263- and 267- prefixes 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.

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: 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.

ZaCsa’s 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 Saturday’s of the month from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Profits from the shop go back to the community in scholarships and welfare grants. For additional information please call 263-5533. Stop on by and check it out.

JaPaNese sPoUse ClUB: Would you like to socialize with other Japanese spouses, learn more about being a military spouse, share your experiences and support with others? If so, please call Meg at 263-8327 or e-mail jsczama@gmail.com for more information.

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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

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 263-4412.

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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Home Run DerbyA Home Run Derby is scheduled to be held 6 p.m. Wednesday at Rambler Field. All SoFA-status personnel, JGSDF members, and MLC employees (18 years of age or older and not in high school) in the Camp Zama community are eligible to participate. Please register at the Yano Fitness Center issue counter by 7 p.m. Tuesday. There will be both mens and womens divisions. The women’s competition will be held at 6 p.m. and the men’s at 7 p.m. There is no fee for this event. Commanders Cup points will be awarded. For additional information, call 263-4664 or 263-7980.

Summer indoor soccerYouth Sports and Fitness will offer co-ed indoor soccer, or “Futsal,” to youth ages 11 through 18. The season is scheduled to be held from Saturday through July 30. Call 263-4066 for more information.

Sports physicalsArmy Regulation 608-10 requires all youths participating in youth sports programs to complete an annual sports physical and provide a copy as part of their registration. All registrations are completed at the Child and Youth Services’ Parent Central Services in Bldg. 533. To help, PCS staff members are making contact with families 30 days prior to the expiration date of children’s physicals to allow parents time to schedule a current one.

Water aerobicsWater 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.

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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 medi-cal assistance. These cards are available at the clinic and at various community events such as CIE and Medical Morning.

Recently we have noticed an increase of calls to the “911” number. This is the emer-gency 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 263-4127 and push option 1 for triage nurse or 24/7 medical advice. Our provider on call will advise you on what options are available.

Photos by Tetsuo Nakahara

Smooth defense(Left to right, from top): Saburo Fujiwara, shortstop for the Directorate of Public Works’ Yellow Monkeys, performs a smooth catch-and-throw sequence during a softball game against AMEDD Tuesday at Rambler Field. The regular season of Camp Zama’s intramural league continues until August, after which a double-elimination tournament will begin.

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King of the hill atop Mt. FujiBy Tetsuo NakaharaTorii Staff

Climbing to the top of Mount Fuji is definitely a once-in-a-lifetime experience in Japan. Officially, the months that people are allowed to climb are July and August because of the snow and cold temperatures on the mountain throughout most of the year. Mount Fuji’s elevation is 3,776 meters (12,388 feet) and it is surrounded by five lakes.

The recom-mended starting point is in the Ya-manashi Prefec-ture at the Kawa-guchiko fifth sta-tion, which is the most popular base to climb from. Climbers can take the Fuji Subaru Line toll road to get there. It will cost ¥2,300, and will take you to the parking lots near the starting point. The park-ing at this station can be packed during the holi-day season, so it is better to get there very early in the morning.

You don’t have to be an expert climber to attempt Mount Fuji. It will take approxi-mately five to seven hours to climb up to the summit and an additional three to five hours to go back down to the fifth station.

The walk is simple and not extreme, however some parts get rocky and steep. The last 300 meters to the top can, for some climbers, be the most difficult portion.

If you don’t have confidence in your en-ergy, you can stay overnight at an available mountain hut. You will see many mountain huts to rest yourself along the way. It is rec-ommended to have plenty of rest at the hut

on the way up and down. This will not only save energy, but also help you adjust to the altitude and prevent altitude sickness.

In fact, it is recommended to bring an aspirin or painkiller in case you get a headache because of the high altitude. And don’t forget to bring plenty of water. Experts suggest at least two liters for a night climb and much more for a day climb. Snacks are also a good idea. Even though snacks are sold along the route, at mountain huts along the way, it is smarter to bring a few

necessities because the huts do not offer economical prices.

The most popular souvenir of Mount Fuji is the walking stick, which helps you with tracking along the way. At each station, you can get a fire-branded stamp on your stick as proof that you reached that far. The stick can be pur-chased at the start point of the walk or at mountain huts on the way. The cost of walking sticks range from ¥1,000 to ¥1,200. Each stamp at each starting point costs an additional

¥200. It can get expensive, but it’s an ex-perience of a lifetime.

At the peak of your climb, you’ll dis-cover a centuries-old post office, which first opened for business in 1909. Here, you can send postcards to friends and family members with stamps from Mount Fuji. This is Japan’s highest altitude post office and only operates from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. during the official climbing season. Letters and postcards posted here are stamped with a special “Japan’s highest point” post mark. In addition to sending out commemorative certificates, special Fuji stamps are available for purchase.

The fire-branded stamp on a walking stick is a popular souvenir from Mount Fuji. At each station, you can get a stamp as proof of your elevation.

The sight of a field of clouds at dawn on the way to the top of Mount Fuji is one of the highlights of a clear-weather climb of Japan’s most well-known peak.

Photos by Tetsuo Nakahara

The snow covers Mount Fuji from autumn to spring. The official climbing season lasts for only two months, from July to August. Even during these months, temperatures at the top can be below freezing at night and climbers must dress adequately.