Torii U.S. Army Garrison Japan weekly newspaper, Apr. 8, 2010 edition

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Serving the U.S. Army Japan community

www.torii.army.milVOL. 38, NO. 14April 8, 2010

SAGAMIHARA FAMILY HOUSING AREA Children attending School Age Services sing songs while marching in a parade Thursday at the Sagamihara FamilyHousing Area Child Development Center in celebration of the Month of the Military Child. Approximately 40 children marched in the parade.

Pint-size paradersPhoto by Tetsuo Nakahara

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NEWS

Zama Briefs

Attire guidelines New clothing guidelines have beenmandated by the commander of U.S.

Army Garrison-Japan for all Status of

Forces Agreement personnel and their

family members while patronizing

AAFES facilities on Camp Zama and

Sagamihara Family Housing Area.

Approved: Clean, serviceable shirts

with or without collars are required.

Shirts will be buttoned and tucked-in

unless they are square-cut and designed

to be worn outside trousers or shorts.

Clean, serviceable trousers or shorts

with a belt (if belt loops are present) are

the standard.

Not approved: Tops that are immodest,

provocative or suggestive; uniform

undershirts (green, white or brown)

or T-shirts designed for wear as

undergarments, with or without unit

logos; tank top-type shirts, sleeveless

muscle shirts, see-through mesh and net

shirts, halter tops, tube tops and swimsuit

tops; exposed midriffs and pants off the

waistline; cut-off shorts, short shortsand swimming shorts; shirts exposing

the abdomen; and clothing with obscene

or vulgar language or imagery.

Road closureA portion of the road near the corners of

1st Avenue and I Street on Camp Zama

are scheduled to be closed through April

16. The purpose of the closure is to

replace a sewer line along the south side

of Bldg. 101. Flagmen will direct the ow

of vehicular trafc during the period ofclosure. Drivers are advised to use caution

when near the construction site. For more

information, call 263-5931.

Credit, debit now availableat Zama Post OfceThe credit and debit card machines at

Nurse to meet youPhoto by Tetsuo Nakahara

Jeannine Wiercinski, right, wife of Maj. Gen. Francis Wiercinski, commander of U.S. Army Japan and I Corps (Forward), talkswith Dr. Kiichiro Uchiyama, director of Ebina General Hospital, during a March 30 visit to the facility. Wiercinski, a former nurse,

was invited by Uchiyama to receive a tour of the hospital after the two met during a joint meeting at Camp Zama last year.

CSF, from Page 1

Pedersen said. The CSF program will alsoallow Soldiers and families to experience

post-adversity growth, he said.

With an alarming rise of suicides within

the Army as well as an increase in alcohol

and substance abuse within the Army family,

Army leadership took action to help bet-

ter prepare Soldiers for the problems that


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ACS seeking respite care providers

By Dustin Perry

Torii Editor

Applicants are currently being sought

to become respite care providers for fami-

lies on Camp Zama who have children or

other dependents with physical or mental

disabilities, said a representative for Army

Community Service here.

Selectees for the respite care programwill receive training and certication that

will allow them to provide up to 10 paid

hours per week of in-home assistance for

qualifying families, said Cheryl Rendon,

the coordinator for the Exceptional Family

Member Program at ACS.

EFMP respite care providers offer a

short period of relief from the stressors of

everyday life for families or individuals

who have disabled family members, said

Rendon.

An exceptional family member is denedas someone with a physical, emotional, or

intellectual disorder requiring specialized

services so their needs can be considered

in the military personnel assignment pro-

cess, according to ArmyOneSource.com.

There are more than 100 exceptional fam-

ily members on Camp Zama, Sagamihara

Family Housing Area and Sagami General

Depot, said Rendon.

The duties of a respite care provider are

limited to basic supervision; they cannot be

utilized for tutoring, housework, or actingas a live-in nanny, said Rendon. Expect-

ing the provider to pursue other activities

during the respite period is not consistent

with the Armys program, she said.

Basically, respite care providers are

there to support families that need their as-

sistance, said Rendon. It could be a few

Service ofers assistance

to those with exceptionalamily members

Photo by Dustin Perry

Dee Saari helps her 12-year-old son Ryan, who is autistic, with his homework Tuesday in their home on Camp Zama. Saari was

eligible to receive respite care last summer when her husband, a civilian assigned to the Japan Engineer District here, was

deployed to Iraq. However, due to a lack of available providers at the time, she temporarily relocated her family stateside.

ment being that active-duty servicemem-

bers are the only ones who are currently

eligible for the service here. Those who

do qualify go through an interview process

with various applicants and choose who

they would like to be their provider. Fromthere, the family and their chosen provider

coordinate the dates and times when care

will be needed.

The percentage of exceptional family

members on military installations in Japan

compared to the continental U.S. is sig-

nicantly lower because of the remoteness

providers, it gives them a sense of doing

something good providing a service that

is needed for families that may not be able

to function because of those stressors.

Dee Saari lives on Camp Zama with her

husband, a civilian assigned to the Japan En-gineer District here, and their two children:

15-year-old Megan and 12-year-old Ryan,

who is autistic. Last April, Dees husband

deployed to Iraq, making her eligible for

respite care while he was away.

Having the extra assistance would have

been a tremendous asset for Dee, she said,

the time her husband was deployed.

There are times when I have friends

who can offer to help, but you can only

ask your friends so many times for favors

before you wear out your friendship, said

Dee. There wasnt anybody else to giveme a break.

Its hard to be patient day after day,

hour after hour, with all of the demands

that a child with autism places on you,

added Dee. Sometimes you just need some

mental-health time, some time to yourself

to go to the gym or the day spa just to sit


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Community Calender

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Whats Happening

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SCHOOL NEWS

UpcomingOngoing Events

Post-Combat Stress SupportA special support group to assist those experiencing

symptoms of post-combat stress is offered from 11:30a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays in the community room atArmy Community Services. For more information, call

Gary Woods at 263-8091.

CLEP and DANTES TestingCollege-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 [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 age6 is held 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays at the EDIS Buildingat Arnn Elementary School. and the same time everysecond, third and fourth Thursday at SHA CDC. BreastFeeding Support Groups are held on the rst Thursday

of the month, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at ACS and the thirdMonday of the month, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at SHA CDC.

Baby Bundles is a program that provides informationand supplies for new and expecting parents.They areavailable, along with electric breast pumps, for loan bycontacting 263-2382.

Free Bowling ThursdaysZama Bowling Center is open for free bowling from 3 to

7 p.m. Thursdays to promote family time. Free bowling

is also offered from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through

Friday with a lunch purchase of $4.50 or more. Pre-paid

bowling cards are also available. For more information,

call 263-4780.

Strikeout Autism EventThe Camp Zama Army Community Service will host aStrikeout Autism bowling event to honor the Monthof the Military Child and Autism Awareness Month onApr. 25 from 1:30 3:30 p.m. For more information, call

263-4572.

NSPS Town Hall MeetingA USARPAC National Security Personnel System townhall meeting will be held on Apr. 20 at the Camp ZamaCommunity Club from 1:30 4 p.m. All Departmentof the Army Civilians are required to attend. A Video

Teleconference will be held for civilian employees at Kureand Okinawa from 9:00 11:30 a.m. on Apr. 20.

Army Family Action PlanAFAP is a year-round process. To submit and AFAP issue,log onto http://www.mwrjapan.jp.pac.army.miland clickon Submit an AFAP Community Idea/Concern. Issuescan be submitted anonymously and will be sent directlyto the AFAP program manager.

Military Personnel DivisionThe Military Personnel Division (MPD) will be conducting

a Soldier Readiness Processing (SRP) exercise from 29March 2 April which will result in limited services during

this timeframe. Please contact the MPD at 263-397

Alcohol Awareness MonthApril is Alcohol Awareness Month. If you, or anyone youknow, are struggling with an alcohol related problem, call

263-8059.

Oiran Parade Edo Yoshiwara OiranDochu in Asakusa, Tokyo, April 10* Oiran were courtesans who exited in the Edo Period, who

distinguished themselves by their beautiful kimonos and

unique walking style. The parade starts at 1330. It will be

postponed to the next day, 11 Apr, in case of rain.

Earth Day Tokyo 2010 @ Yoyogi Park,

Tokyo, April 17-18Street Performance Festival Yoko-hama Dai-Dogei in Isezaki-cho Town,

Yoshida-cho Town, Minato Mirai, April17-18

Online tutoringRound-the-clock professional tutors who can assist with homework, studying, test

preparation, rsum writing and more are available at tutor.com for children of

servicemembers and eligible Department of Defense civilians assigned here. Active-

duty servicemembers, National Guard and reserve personnel on active-duty deployed

at Arnn Elementary School. Families whose children will be 4 years old by Sept. 1 andmeet some of the eligibility criterion are encouraged to apply. These criterion include:children of low birth rates, child has a parent who was a teenager when the rst childwas born, child has a parent whose primary language is not English, child has a parentwho has not graduated high school, child is in family headed by a single parent or dualmilitary, child in a family with E-1 to E-4 or GS-1 to GS-4 or NSPS pay band 1 or

Yorii Hojo Matsuri Festival featuringSamurai Warriors Battle in Yorii Town,Saitama Pref. April 11* Recreating the actual battle of 1590, 400 people in

traditional Japanese armor will gather at Hachigatajo

Park around noon and walk in procession to the Arakawa

riverbeds. Then at 2 p.m., theyll start performing the battle

with swords, spears, and arrows while others.


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Arnn Elementary School will host its kick-off for the school re-registrationprocess on April 23, 26 and 27 April. All students returning to Arnn will need tore-register for the upcoming school year, as will community and family memberswhose children will begin kindergarten in August.

Hours of re-registration will be from 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in room 119. Fam-ily members need to hand-carry the following documents with them at time ofregistration:

The childs updated immunization card. An updated copy of sponsors orders or extension orders if applicable School-

2010-2011 School Year Registration Information

A frst-class tourPhoto by Tetsuo Nakahara

Yoshihiro Nomura, president of Kanagawa Union Conglomerate, thanks Maj. Gen. Francis Wiercinski, commander of U.S. Army Japan and I Corps (Forward), for

inviting the KUC for a tour of Camp Zama in the USARJ Command Center Tuesday. More than 20 people, including members of the KUC and Zama City council,

attended the tour.


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Classifieds & Movies6 April 8, 2010 TORII www.torii.army.mil

Classied ads not pertaining to commercial prot

are free to military personnel, DA Civilians,

Family members and MLC/IHA employees.Ads should be 20 words or less with non-

workplace E-mail or phone numbers listed.

To submit a classied ad, E-mail [email protected], the Torii

Newspaperreserves the right not to publish

inappropriate advertisements. Deadlineis no later than noon Mondays. Military

community classied ads can also be placed

for free on a commercial Web site at www.

mymilitaryclassieds.com/xzclf/162_Camp_

Zama_ARMY_/.

Appropriated Fund (APF) and Nonappropriated

Fund (NAF) job announcements and applicationinstructions are available at http://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 postedin the Microsoft Exchange public e-mail foldersand on the Internet at www.usarj.army.mil/scripts/jn/cpo/index.asp. Application forms areavailable on the same site. Selection status canalso be checked. For more information, call263-3325.

Jobs

OthersWanted

Pets

Vehicles for sale

For sale

anm ptn: Dogs and cats are available

Ch n Yuth Prgrm atnt (l

2-4), (CYS, Zama & SHA), CY-1/2, RFT/RPT,$9.58 - $17.09, Closes: Open Continuous

Ck (CYs), NA-04, Flex, $10.01, Closes:Open Continuous

Rcrtn atnt (lgur/P

oprtr), RD, NF-02, $9.26, Closes: OpenContinuous

Rcrtn atnt (lgur), RD, Flex,NF-02, $9.29, Closes: Open Continuous

f src Wrkr (Bwng), BD Flex

and tactical team movements. Position locationis Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan. Marksmanshipinstructor experience is a must. Tactical teammovement 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 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.

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 Yoshiyasu.

[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.Willbe paid for 240 classroom hours per year. Call263-5055 for more information.

intructr/fcttr: Torii Station EducationCenter is looking for a Instructor/Facilitator to

conduct daytime Online Academic Skills Courseformerly called FAST. Bachelors Degree andTeaching License/Certicate preferred.Will bepaid for classroom hours taught per year.Call263-5055 for more information.

ZCsa et Mt Wt shp: located behindthe dry cleaners on Camp Zama, carries vintageJapanese items and collectibles. Store hours are

every Tuesday and the 2nd and 4th Saturdaysof the month from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Protsfrom the shop go back to the community inscholarships and welfare grants. For additionalinformation please call 263-5533. Stop on byand check it out.

Th Wmn, innt, n Chrn, (WIC)overseas program at Camp Zama offers valuablenutritional information and food subsidizes. Formore information, call 263-8960.

JaPaNese sPoUse ClUB: Would you liketo socialize with other Japanese spouses, learn

more about being a military spouse, share yourexperiences and support with others? If so, pleasecall Meg at 263-8327 or e-mail [email protected] for more information.

fUReai, Jpn Prnn Nwttris issued and distributed electronically. Thisnewsletter is for MLC/MC/IHA personnel andUS personnel who have Japanese subordinateemployees. It is available at https://intranet.zama.army.mil/?linkid=fureai.

Rising Sun Lodge 151, F&AM. Stated Meeting1st Thursday of every month at the Masonic Bldg,

Sagami Depot. For more information contact:[email protected]; website: risingsunlodge151.com; or call Dave 080-3467-7881.

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 orFridays!) Call for details. Derek PartingtonEnglish School, home 042-756-4483; cell090-3082-4439 or E-mail: [email protected]

Prt-tm engh tchr: Pay is16,000 towork four times per month. Two Mondays from4 6:10 p.m., one Tuesday from 9 10 p.m. andone Friday from 7 8 p.m. Located 15 minutesdriving distance from SHA in Minami-Rinkanarea. For more information, E-mail Kaz [email protected] .

Ofcials: Ofcials for all intramural sports(ag-football, softball, basketball, & volleyball),aerobic & yoga instructors, tness trainers andmassage therapists. For more information, call263-4664 / 7980.

sprt pht: The Torii Newspaper wants topublish your action sports photos for sports ofall ages, all seasons. To showcase your teamor your childs team, e-mail your digital actionsports photos less than two weeks old (withcaptions) in .jpg format of 3mb or more to [email protected].

esl tchr: Seeking ESL teachers for two

conversational group classes. One requires travel

to Tama and is very accessible by car. Meetingtimes 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

intructr: 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.

intructr:If you interested to teach Hula, Jazz,Piano, Drum classes please contact CommunityActivity Center at 263-8892 or 3939

stt h: With Sony box and Sky TV card,$75. With TV and all cables, $100. Call 046-407-7232 or evenings 263-8349. (2)

98 Tyt Pr TX 4Wd: Excellent condition,White, Power everything, CD/Stereo, seats 8,75K. JCI until May 2011. $7,500 or best offer.Call 090-3450-8792, email [email protected]


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Your Weekly Dose

Access to care 24/7For emergencies on post, dial 911 or 046-407-2911; off post, dial 119 (Say kyukyu).In a remote location, the International SOSAlarm Center number is 001-65-6338-9277 forTRICARE Prime (a collect call). For MilitaryOneSource when on post, dial 145; off post,dial 046-407-2145. The numbers to reach theMEDDAC-J front desk or a translator are 263-4127 or 046-407-4127. The Central Appointmentnumber is 263-4175, and cancellations can bemade 24 hours a day. Online appointments canbe made by visiting www.tricareonline.com

Suicide PreventionThe USARJ Community has 24/7 access to

assistance for suicide prevention by dialing 911

for immediate on-site assistance for those who

may hurt themself or someone else, call 263-4127

formedical, behavioral or chaplain advice, or

145 for direct access to Military OneSource.Military OneSource representatives will provide

support through advice and counseling to the

population previously listed. These services

are also available for our USARJ community

members in Okinawa.

Cosmetic surgeryCosmetic surgery that is not medically neces-sary is a chargeable procedure to active-dutyservicemembers even if performed in a militarytreatment facility since it is not covered byTRICARE. Convalescent leave is granted if performed in an MTF. Cosmetic surgery notmedically necessary performed in a civilianMTF is a chargeable procedure in terms of bothmoney and time (annual leave). Advise leaders toconsult with the MTF before approving cosmeticsurgery requests, as documented counselingshould occur as well.

Contact lens ftting

Initial contact lens tting is not provided ina military treatment facility since it is not aTRICARE benet. However, an MTF willusually assist with renewal tting as long as theservicemember has the contact lens with them

and their current prescription.

Sports Briefs

Intramural volleyball begins at YanoBy dutn Prry

Torii Editor

Photo by Dustin Perry

Mark Spillane, left, of U.S. Army Japan, spikes the ball as Nathan

Kelley of the Air Force attempts to block it during a volleyball

match held Monday at Yano Fitness Center here.

Regular-season play began Monday at Yano Fitness Center for

the nine teams in Camp Zamas intramural volleyball league, which

will hold games weekly until the playoffs begin in May.

Though there are two less teams on the roster compared to last

year, there will be no shortage of intense athleticism on display this

season, said the intramural sports director for Camp Zama.

Well always have a lot of interesting volleyball to watch,

said Andy Abear. When tough, competitive teams play each other,

its always exciting.

Team this year include U.S. Army Japan, the 78th Aviation

Battalion, the Japan Engineer District, the Department of Public

Works, the Air Force, the 35th Combat Sustainment Support Bat-talion, U.S. Army Garrison-Japan, the 78th Signal Bn., and the

Directorate of Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation.

Top contenders this season are regular standouts such as

USARJ, USAG-J and DFMWR, but with enough practice and

determination, any team could be a dark horse by the time the

playoffs arrive, said Abear.

The teams that come to play are of course going to have an

edge, said Abear. Others that have a more casual approach

to the game will have to work very hard if they want to remain

competitive this season.

Mondays games included three consecutive matches that were

each won in only two sets. In the rst, the USARJ team easilyoutplayed the 78th Avn. Bn., beating them 25-11 in the rst set

and 25-8 in the second.

Next, JED faced DPW in a more competitive match. DPW

won the rst set 25-18 and eventually sealed their victory with a

27-25 win in the second.

The last match of the night was another fairly one-sided affair,

with the 35th CSSB triumphing over the Air Force in two quick

sets with at least a 13-point margin in each.

Games are played Monday through Thursday at Yano, begin-

ning at 6 p.m.


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