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Howl-oween experience

Photo by Tetsuo Nakahara

SAGAMI GENERAL DEPOT, Japan Natsumi Tsurusaki, a student from Hoshigaoka Elementary School, takes candy from a werewolf-costumed Col. Stacy Townsend, commander of the 35th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, at the units headquarters building Oct. 27 at Sagami General Depot. Soldiers from the 35th CSSB invited children from the Hoshigaoka community onto the installation to give them a Halloween experience. For more on this story, see page 4.

Locals harvest Camp Zama bamboo for Big Kite Festival

By Tetsuo Nakahara
Torii Staff

Fifteen residents from the nearby Katsusaka community in Sagamihara City came to Camp Zama Friday to cut and harvest bamboo that will be used to construct their kite for the Big Kite Festival to be held at the Sagami River in 2011. Katsusaka is located immediately behind Kastner Army Airfield in Camp Zama. Members from the Katsusaka Big Kite Preservation Association have been coming to Camp Zama for the past four years to harvest bamboo for their kite. The group gathered in the area behind the Camp Zama driving range area in the morning and walked into the bamboo bush to look for the best specimens to use for the

kite. The bamboo most suitable for making the frame is called medake, which is light, strong and flexible bamboo. The ideal dimensions for each piece is two centimeters thick and 20 feet long. Also, the bamboo must be older than three years because younger bamboo is weak, said Mitsuharu Soga, president of the Katsusaka Big Kite Preservation Association. We really wanted to make our kite using materials from our local community, said Soga. There is a lot of good bamboo here, and we appreciate Camp Zama for letting us come in. We want the Camp Zama community to come and enjoy watching Katsusakas big kite during the festival next year because the kites are made from their installations bamboo. This year, two Soldiers assigned to the

35th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion also joined the bamboo cutting in order to harvest materials for their own kite next year. Members of the KBKPA gladly showed the Soldiers how to find suitable bamboo and cut it, and also how to remove branches from the bamboo stalks. Its quite an experience, and we are having fun with it, said 2nd Lt. Todd Miguel of the 35th CSSB. I think its really good that Camp Zama opens up to let [the KBKPA] come here and get bamboo. Its a good tradition that they have established because these guys know exactly where to go to cut bamboo. This is going to be a team effort to get local people involved in making the kite together. See BAMBOO, Page 2

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More than 100 bamboo stalks will be used to make the 30-square-foot Big Kite.

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NEWS

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Zama Briefs
Similac recall
Abbott is initiating a proactive, voluntary recall of certain Similac-brand powder infant formulas following an internal quality review that detected the remote possibility of the presence of a small common beetle in the product produced in one production area in a single manufacturing facility. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has determined that while the formula containing these beetles poses no immediate health risk, there is a possibility that infants who consume formula containing the beetles or their larvae could experience symptoms of gastrointestinal discomfort and refusal to eat as a result of small insect parts irritating the GI tract. If these symptoms persist for more than a few days, contact U.S. Army Medical Activity Japan at 263-4127. For further information on this recall, visit http://similac.com/recall/Default.aspx. The recall of these powder infant formulas includes: Certain Similac powder product lines offered in plastic containers Certain Similac powder product lines offered in eight-, 12.4- and 12.9ounce cans To immediately find out if the product in your possession is included in this recall, visit www.similac.com/recall/lookup and type in the lot number to determine if it is affected, or call (800) 986-8850. If the item is affected by the recall, return it to the point of purchase. Consumers who have medical concerns or questions should contact USAMEDDAC-Japan at 263-4127 or 263-5050.

Mitsuharu Soga, right, president of the Katsusaka Big Kite Preservation Association, shows 2nd Lt. Todd Miguel, assigned to 35th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, how to cut bamboo branches Friday at Camp Zama. Fifteen members from Katsusaka came to Camp Zama to harvest bamboo for their kite, which will be built for a 2011 festival at the Sagami River.

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BAMBOO, From page 1 At the end of the day, approximately 500 bamboo stalks were cut down, which

will be used to build a 30-square-foot kite and three 18-square-foot ones, including one for the 35th CSSB. The bamboo stalks will be stood up and dried under sunlight

until February to make them light. KBKPA members will begin to construct the kite in March in preparation for the upcoming festival.

Housing Reminders

Parking Lot/Roadway Paving Around Housing Management Division Building:The Housing Management Divisions parking lot and the roadway fronting their building (Bldg 671) is in the process of being repaved. The work will be accomplished in phases. Phase 1 is currently ongoing and involves repaving of the parking lot. Alternate parking is available in the lot between the existing Housing parking lot and the Child Development Center (CDC). Phases 2-4 will involve repaving of the roadway and loading dock area fronting the building. Some aroundthe-clock road closures are anticipated. Please use alternate routes during these phases. Work is anticipated to be completed before Christmas. Housing Management Division services and operations will proceed as usual. CDC operations will not be affected. The project is necessary to provide repair failing pavement, as well as to increase safety along the roadway fronting the loading dock. The Directorate of Public Works apologizes for the inconvenience. If you have any questions or concerns about the construction work, please call the DPW Contracts Inspection Branch at 263-4097. If you have any questions about the project itself, please call the Housing Management Division at 263-4754.

Christmas Mailing Deadline

Space-Available Mail: Nov. 29; Priority Mail: Dec. 6; Letter/First-Class Mail: Dec. 6; Express Mail: Dec. 13

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Happy Halloween
By Dustin Perry
Torii Editor

lthough door-to-door trick-or-treating was canceled this year due to inclement weather, Halloween festivities were promptly moved indoors to the Camp Zama Community Club for an evening of table-to-table candy distribution, a costume contest for multiple age groups, music, dancing, and refreshments. Hundreds of children were clad in a variety of frightening, funny and clever costumes; the Torii presents a sample of some of its favorites from this years Halloween holiday.

The Incredible Hulk Brennan Reese-Williams, 6

Buzz Lightyear Jordan Byrd, 4

Belly dancer Cherish DeFord, 8

Batgirl and Batman Katia Cox, 5, and Alex Cox, 6

o you have a concern or an issue on your mind? Are you seeking a channel for your voice to be heard? Look no further. The Torii 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 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, e-mail your letters to the editor at dustin.perry@us.army.mil, or send by regular mail to:

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This publication, with a weekly circulation of 2,000, is printed by Pacific Stars and Stripes, Tokyo. All photos are U.S. Army photographs unless otherwise indicated. The newspaper uses military news services including American Forces Press Service and Army News Service. Story and photo submissions not pertaining to commercial advertising may be sent to the USAG-J HNR/PAO TORII Office at least two weeks prior to the desired publication date. The TORII is distributed every Thursday. Submissions may be e-mailed to the editor at dustin.perry@us.army.mil. The editor reserves the right not to publish submissions not in accordance with Army Public Affairs regulations and standard operating procedures. Editorial offices are located in room A-208, Bldg. 102, South Camp Zama, Japan.

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35th CSSB offers tricks, treats to local children

By Tetsuo Nakahara
Torii Staff

More than 20 children from the Hoshigaoka community in Sagamihara City experienced Halloween thanks to the 35th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion during an Oct. 27 visit to Sagami General Depot. Soldiers from the unit invited the children to show how the costume-themed holiday is celebrated in the U.S. Decorations, candy and people dressed in scary and humorous disguises could be seen everywhere within the 35th CSSB headquarters building on the day of the event. Upon their arrival to the building, the children were given an explanation of the phrase trick or treat. Then as the children ventured inside, their eyes widened at the sight of candy and otherworldly creatures. This is our first time to come to Depot, said Mikio Takeda of the Hoshikgaoka Sound Upbringing of Youth committee. It is important to get to know each other and to build a better understanding between the local citizens and the U.S. Army. We didnt know what it was like inside Depot, but through this event we now know [the Soldiers] are good people who are working for Japan. The portion of the transformed building that garnered the most memorable responses was a haunted office that was converted by the Soldiers into a Surgery Room. An operation table with a zombie patient and a spooky doctor was set in the center of the completely darkened room. Soldiers hidden in the corner of the room made ghoulish noises as the children entered an experience frightening enough to send some of the children running away. The surgeons room was very scary, said Sumire Otsubo, a third-grader at Hoshigaoka Elementary School. But I got so much candy today, and I loved coming to Sagami Depot. This was my first time to talk to Soldiers, and they were very friendly. I enjoyed learning the English phrase trick or treat. The event provided not only the 35th CSSB Soldiers, but also their family members, the opportunity to interact with children in the local community. Kids are always a lot fun, said Col. Stacy Townsend,

Residents of the Hoshigaoka community in Sagamihara City walk through a haunted house constructed by Soldiers assigned to the 35th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion in their headquarters building at Sagami General Depot on Oct. 27. More than 40 children and family members attended the inaugural Halloween event.

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commander of 35th CSSB. We get to experience the culture of Japan, but to be able to share with [the Japanese community] a piece of American culture helps people here in Sagamihara and in the U.S. Army gain a better under-

standing of each other. The Soldiers really enjoyed giving something back to the community. To be able to make kids smile and run and scream with a Halloween theme, it was just a great time for everybody.

SCHOOL NEWS
Online tutoring
Round-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 status, and DoD civilians on a deployed status are eligible to participate in this program. The site is open to students of any age, from kindergarten to high school, for one-on-one help in math, science, social studies and English. To use the site, students simply choose the subject for which they need help and type in their question. To learn more, visit the Web site and click on Tutor.com for the Military. Dates and times: Nov. 8 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 9 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 10 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 12 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. * Book Fair sponsored by Arnn PTO. GradeSpeed: DoDEA has implemented GradeSpeed in all fourth- through 12th-grade classrooms worldwide. GradeSpeed is a web-based program that enables parents to log in and view grade and attendance data for their students. GradeSpeed will be the only authorized and supported grade book used by DoDEA employees in these grades. All teachers have secure access to GradeSpeed through the use of an Internet web browser. Teachers use the grade book portion of GradeSpeed to enter assignments, grades and to maintain grade calculations. Teachers are also able to e-mail progress reports to parents through GradeSpeed. For more information, go to http://www.dodea.edu/back_to_school/ gradespeed.cfm or contact Brandy Bell, educational technologist, at brandy.bell@pac. dodea.edu.

Zama Child Development Center: 263-4992 SHA Child Development Center: 267-6348
SAS Open Recreation Program: Parents: Are you looking for programs that your school-aged children can participate in? Children: Are you looking for things that will keep you active and busy outside of the house? If so, then the Open Recreation Program events are for you. School Age Services is offering open recreation opportunities in the weekday and Saturday afternoons for youth currently enrolled in grades one to six. Registration: To register your child or for more information please stop by the CYS Central Enrollment Registry Office in Bldg. 533 on Camp Zama, or call 263-4125 or SAS at 267-6013.

Zama American Middle School: 263-4040

ZAMS PTO: The dates for Zama American Middle Schools PTO meetings through the end of the school year are as follows: Dec. 13, Jan. 11, Feb. 7, March 14, April 5, May 9, and June 6.

John O. Arnn Elementary: 267-6602

Zama American High School: 263-3181

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

Arnn Book Fair*: The Arnn Book Fair is back! Come browse our awesome selection of books and purchase your favorites!

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Studies look at how deployments affect children

By Chelsea Place
Army News Service

WASHINGTON This year 142,000 Army children are dealing with their parents deployment, said Assistant Secretary of the Army for Manpower and Reserve Affairs Thomas R. Lamont, adding that the Army is studying how they cope. Lamont said Oct. 26 that information is being collected to find out how military children may be affected by future deployments through research today that follows youth as they mature. He kicked off the panel Americas Families: Our Children at the Association of the United States Armys Annual Meeting and Exposition. Seven key panelists discussed the challenges that military youth face with parental deployment and re-integration. Strengths in adolescents lie in their ability to change, said Richard Lerner, director of the Institute for Applied Research in Youth Development at Tufts University. Lerner said adolescence is the second most marked period of change in peoples lives; the first is when they are infants. Lerner cited one study that found children who were involved in the 4-H youth development program were more positively developed, more likely to have higher grades,

more engaged in the community and had higher expectations for college. This study is important to the Army, he said, because there are 84,000 Army youth in 4-H. Amy Richardson, a policy researcher with the Rand Corporation, spoke on the topic of Effects of Parental Deployment on Kids: Academic and Behavioral Health Changes. Her study sampled children from a variety of states and a variety of military backgrounds enlisted, officer, male, female, active duty and Reserve component. She said the study found that if the parent at home copes well with deployment, then so will the child. What is needed is more support in the schools, she stressed. The schools used in the study wanted to help, she explained, they wanted more information on military children and how to help them and when their parents deployed. Angela Huebner, whose focus is on human development, marriage and family therapy at Virginia Polytechnic University, talked about adolescent adjustment and parental deployment lessons from the field. In this study, researchers directly talked with children about what its like to have a parent deployed. They focused on various stressors that affect a childs life. Huebner quoted some of the children from the study.

One child talked about how when his father returned from a deployment, he acted as though hed never left. Even though the children may have grown and matured in his absence, he treated them the same way he did before he left. Huebner said some methods to help cope with deployment are to discuss the changes that will happen before they happen, to maintain consistent expectations and to recognize the impact of absence. One example of consistent expectations is the family dinner. If it was an institution before a parents deployment, it should be kept up during the deployment to maintain a sense of normalcy. Shelley MacDonald-Wadsworth, director of the Military Family Research Institute at Purdue University, discussed how important parents are to children during post-deployment changes. Kathleen Marin, director of Installation Services, Office of Assistant Chief of Staff for Installation Management, discussed the Armys efforts to combat the ill effects of deployment on children. Experts are still looking for better ways help children deal with the separations resulting from extended deployments, the panel concluded. While it can be a hard time for children, with the proper support and home life, they will get through it.

We want candy

Photo by Lauren Hall

TORII STATION, Okinawa Nearly 100 children from Wakatake Preschool on Okinawa line up for trick-or-treating Oct. 29. Cpl. Chadwick Bromley (dressed as SpiderMan), Torii Stations Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers president, and Sgt. Bryan Sellers (a football player), assigned to the 83rd Ordnance Battalion, hand out candy. The event marked the first visit to the preschool by U.S. Soldiers, who were there to show the children how Halloween is celebrated in America.

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The Hit Parade:

ZAHS celebrates homecoming in festive fashion
Story and photos by Dustin Perry
Torii Editor

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Lavish floats, marching bands, rifle teams, vintage cars, and more the homecoming parade for Zama American High School had something for everyone who attended the celebratory event as it made its way throughout the installation. Held Friday prior to ZAHS juniorvarsity and varsity homecoming football games against the American School in Japan, the parade began at the schools campus and followed a lengthy route past hundreds of cheering observers. The annual parade provides a chance for the entire community to share an event that every high school student in the U.S. experiences during football season, said Col. Perry Helton, commander of U.S. Army Garrison Japan. It is an opportunity to show true school spirit, and for us to be able to give back to [the ZAHS students] the appreciation we have for them, said Helton. Its a win-win for everyone in the community, and I wouldnt miss it. Helton and his wife Wanda were even

participants in the parade. They marched in the streets and enthusiastically waved to spectators, alongside a vehicle carrying Maj. Gen. Michael T. Harrison Sr., commander of U.S. Army Japan, and his wife Alissa. Among the many Camp Zama organizations represented in the parade were the 78th Aviation Battalion, U.S. Army

Medical Activity Japan, the Visual Information Division, and local Boy and Girl Scout troops. ZAHS was represented by the cheerleaders and varsity football players, the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps drill team, and the ZAHS band, among others. A recurring part of the parade is the inclusion of participants from outside the

installation, including drill teams, drum line-accented marching bands and an equestrian team. Extending a hand to the Japanese community stems from a desire to stage as many bilateral events on the installation as possible, said Helton. From all of the connections that we have worked toward achieving over the years, it makes [inviting the Japanese] easy when its time to put on an event like this, said Helton. For us, it shows how strong our relationship is and that it goes further than just the Armys mission and includes hometown-type events like this that were able to share together. As the massive parade line made its way through the streets of Camp Zama, hundreds of sideline viewers cheered for their favorite float and applauded the crisp musical performances. The parade did an exemplary job of firing up the community and preparing the football teams for their games against ASIJ, said Helton. Prior to kickoff, Helton said he felt ZAHS was not going to disappoint its home crowd. His prediction came true with the varsity teams 27-9 win over the Mustangs.

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Trojans trounce ASIJ for homecoming win

By Dustin Perry
Torii Editor

Virtually all traces of the Trojan team that lost their previous homecoming football game to the American School in Japan were nowhere to be seen Friday night during a dominating 27-9 win against the Mustangs. The score paints a picture of an unstoppable Zama American High School offense racking up touchdowns left and right. However, proper credit must be given to the Trojans outstanding defensive line, which held ASIJ to only a single field goal and TD in the first and second half of the game, respectively. Leading the charge on offense for the Trojans was running back Andre Encarnacion, who was like a nearly unstoppable freight train plowing through waves of Mustang defenders for practically the entire game. Following a touchdown run late in the first quarter from fellow standout running back Michael Spencer, Encarnacion staged his own five-yard scoring run after a masterful offensive drive by the Trojans. The first time we played [ASIJ], that wasnt us we knew we could do a lot better, said Steven Merrell, head coach of the Trojans. We were able to sustain some

drives and move the ball down the field. It was a team effort. The Mustangs didnt have much to show for their offense in the first half. Andrew Stern let a critical pass slip through his fingers that would have given his team some much-needed yardage. Cody Haden proved ASIJ could make defensive plays happen when they needed to with an interception on a Trojan fourthdown play, but the remaining 36 seconds in the first half were not enough to pull off a scoring drive. ASIJ came within striking distance thanks to a TD pass reception by Sam Hopkins in the third quarter. Spencer once again put points on the board for the Trojans with a second scoring run in the final quarter. The 12-point lead was likely enough to carry ZAHS through to a comfortable victory, but their determination continued until the final second. The Trojan defense pushed the Mustangs offensive line back to their own seven-yard line and a fourth down. When possession was turned over to Zama, the very first play yielded yet another TD run from Encarnacion. When asked what happened during this game that didnt happen at last years home-

Michael Spencer, center, running back for Zama American High School, charges through a group of defenders Friday during the ZAHS Trojans varsity homecoming football game against the American School in Japan Mustangs. ZAHS won 27-9.

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coming matchup against the Mustangs, Merrell commented that his defense excelled at putting consistent and unforgiving pressure on the ASIJ quarterbacks. Thats what we talked about the whole time; that made it tougher for [ASIJ], said Merrell. We were also able to move the ball offensively and when you put all that together, fortunately we came out on top.

Winning the game proved to be an obvious morale booster for the Trojan football squad, said Merrell, who has high hopes for the upcoming Far East Football Playoffs, which will be hosted this year at Camp Zama. Its much better to go into the playoffs with something like this [win] than the opposite, said Merrell.

Soccer champs

Photo by Michael Huntley

Zachary Carter, center, of the Camp Zama 11-to-12-year-old soccer team, kicks the ball past a Yokota defender during the Kanto Plain Youth Soccer Championship, held Oct. 16 at Yokota Air Base. The Zama team won first place, finishing with a 2-0 record in the event and a 4-1 record during the regular season.

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Release of Soldier, family member protected health information limited

By Jerry Harben
U.S. Army Medicine

Your Weekly Dose

Free seasonal flu vaccine available for ages 6 months and up: DoD ID card required. Vaccines are limited until all shipments are received. For more information, contact the Immunization staff at 263-4838. Hours: Monday through Wednesday and Friday: 8 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday: 1 to 3 p.m. Patients must be signed in 15 minutes prior to closing time to receive their vaccination. 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. Recently we have noticed an increase of calls to the 911 number. This is the emergency number which activates the MPs, our ambulance, EMTs and translators. If you have a life-threatening medical emergency, call 911 on post or 119 off post. If you are feeling sick or have an injury that does not meet the criteria for life, limb or eyesight, call the clinic at 2634127 and push option 1 for triage nurse or 24/7 medical advice. Our provider on call will advise you on what options are available.

If you seek help from the troop medical clinic for a medical condition, will your commander be told about your condition? Could this be embarrassing for you, perhaps even damage your career or lead to disciplinary action? Such concerns can lead a Soldier to avoid medical care, perhaps until a condition becomes a serious health hazard. On the other hand, a commander certainly needs to know if a Soldier cannot perform his or her duties, or has a condition that might present a hazard to that Soldier or others in the unit. Army leaders are trying to resolve these competing needs by clarifying and emphasizing requirements and procedures for informing commanders about Soldiers protected health information. Commanders play a critical role in the health and well-being of their Soldiers, and therefore require sufficient information to make informed decisions about fitness and duty limitations, stated Vice Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Peter W. Chiarelli in a message distributed in May. We must balance the Soldiers right to the privacy of his or her protected health information with mission requirements and the commanders right to know, Chiarelli continued. It would be counterproductive for Soldiers to perceive increased stigma, or not seek medical care, because of the inappropriate release of PHI. As a general rule, PHI cannot be released without authorization by the patient. But privacy laws and regulations recognize that the military mission sometimes requires commanders to know information that otherwise is protected. Commanders have unrestricted access to the following medical information: DoD drug-testing results. Medical readiness and fitness for deployability (immunization status, profiles, flight status). Medical line-of-duty investigation determinations. Changes in duty status due to medical conditions (appointments, hospitalization). Army weight control program documentation. Medical conditions or treatments that are duty-limiting. Providers will notify commanders about medication side effects that affect duty performance, but are not required

to identify the medication or diagnosis. Any perceived threat to life or health, such as violent or suicidal behavior. Commanders will not be notified of conditions that do not affect a Soldiers ability to perform duties, such as a self-referral for behavioral health services, or a prescription for birth control. Warrior Transition Units are a special case, where commanders have access to PHI without authorizations. Using PHI in a WTU is considered treatment or care coordination. A family members PHI is not ordinarily provided to a commander. A family members PHI can only be released to a commander when the family is enrolled in the Family Advocacy Program or when they are enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program and their condition affects the Soldiers fitness for duty. Medical Command has prepared training packages for medical treatment facilities to use in ensuring medical providers and administrative personnel know the rules about communicating with commanders. What we want is to enhance communication between the providers and the commanders regarding the health of Soldiers, said Tom Leonard of the Patient Administration Division at U.S. Army Medical Command headquarters. Providers must inform Soldiers when they will share information with the commander. Specific procedures for transmitting PHI to commanders are listed in Policy Memo 10-042, issued on June 30, 2010. Chiarellis message also requires medical treatment facilities to inform commanders when Soldiers dont show up for medical appointments, and that Soldiers should process through behavioral health when changing stations so treatments will continue uninterrupted at the new station. The average rate of no-shows among active-duty Soldiers is 11 percent, says Michael P. Griffin, senior managed care specialist in the TRICARE division at MEDCOM headquarters. Each no-show appointment represents a lost opportunity to provide health-care services to our population, and hampers our ability to meet access to care standards and beneficiary expectations, Griffin said. Griffin cited no-show notification programs at Fort Stewart, Ga., and Fort Hood, Texas, as good examples to follow. Both programs inform commanders of pending

Gen. Peter W. Chiarelli Vice Chief of Staff of the Army

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appointments for their Soldiers as well as appointments that were not kept. Fort Stewarts program can be studied at https:// www.us.army.mil/suite/page/336433 on Army Knowledge Online. MEDCOM published a revised Policy Memo 10-064 for procedures for transferring care during permanent change of station for Soldiers involved with the Family Advocacy Program or behavioral health care. The purpose of this Policy Memo was to further refine the standardization of communication between MTFs in order to ensure a positive hand-off to gaining installations and improve continuity of care for Soldiers and their families who are transitioning between assignments, said Dr. Yamile A. Jana, a clinical psychologist for the Behavioral Health Division of the Office of the Surgeon General. Leonard said MEDCOM is developing a report through the Composite Health Care Systems electronic medical record system that will list behavioral health appointments in the past 60 days. Soldiers who are out-processing will be screened against that report, said Leonard. The losing MTF will then call the gaining MTF, which will set up a tentative appointment. Collaborative communication between commanders [or their designated representatives] and health-care providers is critical to the health and well-being of our Soldiers, Chiarelli noted in his message.

Sports Briefs
Singles Table Tennis Tournament
A singles table tennis tournament is scheduled to be held 9 a.m. on Nov. 13 at Yano Fitness Center. All SOFA-status personnel, military retirees, JGSDF and MLC employees (18 years of age or older and not in high school) within the Camp Zama community are eligible to participate. There is no fee for this event. Register at the Yano Fitness Center issue counter by 9 p.m. on Nov. 12. There will be both mens and womens divisions. Awards will be presented to the first- and second-place winners in each division. Commanders Cup points will be awarded for this event. For more information, call 263-4664 or 263-7980.

Singles Badminton Tournament

We must balance the Soldiers right to the privacy of his or her protected health information with mission requirements and the commanders right to know.
Gen. Peter W. Chiarelli Vice Chief of Staff of the Army

A singles badminton tournament is scheduled to be held Nov. 27 at Yano Fitness Center. The event is open to all SOFA-status personnel, family members (18 years of age and older and not in high school), military retirees, JGSDF and MLC employees in the Camp Zama community. There is no fee for this event. Register at the Yano Fitness Center issue counter by 9 p.m. on Nov. 26. There will be both mens and womens divisions. Awards will be presented to the first- and second-place winners in each division. Commanders Cup points will be awarded for this event. For more information, call 263-4664 or 263-7980.

Sports photos wanted

The Torii newspaper wants to publish your action sports photos. To showcase your team or your childs team, e-mail your digital action sports photos less than two weeks old (with captions) in .jpg format of 3 MB or more to tetsuo.nakahara4@us.army.mil.

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Classified ads not pertaining to commercial profit are free to military personnel, DA Civilians, Family members and MLC/IHA employees. Ads should be 20 words or less with nonworkplace E-mail or phone numbers listed. To submit a classified ad, E-mail tetsuo. nakahara4@us.army.mil. However, the Torii Newspaper reserves the right not to publish inappropriate advertisements. Deadline is no later than noon Mondays. Military community classified ads can also be placed for free on a commercial Web site at www. mymilitaryclassifieds.com/xzclf/162_Camp_ Zama_ARMY_/. is Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan. Marksmanship instructor experience is a must. Tactical team movement experience is desired. Qualified candidates may call Christopher at 243-6171 or send resume to yeagleycj@yahoo.com. substitute teachers: Zama American High/ Middle School are currently accepting applications for substitute teachers. U.S. citizenship and a high school diploma or GED are required. For more information or any questions, please call 263-4005. Physical Therapist, intermittent (240 hours): Provides physical therapy service in the areas of physical disabilities, neuromuscular and psychosocial dysfunctions in patients ranging from adolescence to the very elderly. Must have license to practice physical therapy in the U.S. This is a contract positions open to SOFA status applicants. Resumes may be sent to Yoshiyasu. Aoki@us.army.mil. ALL applicants shall register in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) at www.ccr.gov. Physical Therapist, intermittent (240 hours): Provides physical therapy service in the areas of physical disabilities, neuromuscular and psychosocial dysfunctions in patients ranging from adolescence to the very elderly. Must have license to practice physical therapy in the U.S. This is a contract positions open to SOFA status applicants. Resumes may be sent to Yoshiyasu. Aoki@us.army.mil. ALL applicants shall register in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) at www.ccr.gov. Bookkeeper/ internal accountant: The West Pacific Girl Scouts is looking for a bookkeeper to maintain all financial records, produce monthly financial statements, perform other functions necessary to the position. Must be familiar with accounting procedures and principles, MS Excel and other accounting software. Full time, competitive pay with great benefits for someone with SOFA status. Please apply with a resume to westpacificceo@gmail.com or by calling Pam at 263-3597; resume may also be dropped off at the Girl Scout office in Bldng 533. Our house is It is about a minute out gate 4. If you are interested, please call Scott at 0908513-6274. 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 english teachers: Sagami Home English School is looking for Native English speakers to teach English in their homes on the weekends. Please contact Tammy DeYoung at: tad3571@ aol.com Part-time english teacher: Pay is 16,000 to work four times per month. Two Mondays from 4 6:10 p.m., one Tuesday from 9 10 p.m. and one Friday from 7 8 p.m. Located 15 minutes driving distance from SHA in Minami-Rinkan area. For more information, E-mail Kaz at superkids-csc1190@nifty.com. esl teacher: Seeking ESL teachers for two conversational group classes. One requires travel to Tama and is very accessible by car. Meeting times are the 1st and 3rd Sat. from 10:30 a.m. noon for one class and Sat. from 3 to 4 p.m. for the second. Pay is 7,500 and 3,000 per hour respectively. Call 090-549-6725 or e-mail shantee12@yahoo.com. instructor: Arts and Crafts Center seeks instructors to teach sewing, water color painting, washi paper craft and/or acrylic paint arts. Also looking for contracted framer who has at least three years experience in framing production. For more information, call Nodera-san at 2634412. instructor: If you interested to teach Hula, Jazz, Piano, Drum classes please contact Community Activity Center at 263-8892 or 3939 JaPaNese visa assisTaNCe: I am in the process of preparing the paperwork to sponsor my new Filipino wife for a Japanese Tourist Visa. If you have been thru this process, please call Jeff at 090-9102-2117

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Others
ZaCsas east Meets West shop: located behind the dry cleaners on Camp Zama, carries vintage Japanese items and collectibles. Store hours are every Tuesday and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Profits from the shop go back to the community in scholarships and welfare grants. For additional information please call 263-5533. Stop on by and check it out. JaPaNese sPoUse ClUB: Would you like to socialize with other Japanese spouses, learn more about being a military spouse, share your experiences and support with others? If so, please call Meg at 263-8327 or e-mail jsczama@gmail. com for more information. Rising Sun Lodge 151, F&AM. Stated Meeting 1st Thursday of every month at the Masonic Bldg, Sagami Depot. For more information contact: rsl151@gmail.com; website: risingsunlodge151. com; or call Dave 080-3467-7881. fUReai, Japanese Personnel Newsletter is issued and distributed electronically. This newsletter is for MLC/MC/IHA personnel and US personnel who have Japanese subordinate employees. It is available at https://intranet. zama.army.mil/?linkid=fureai. Table Top Miniatures: Do you play Warhammer 40K or Fantasy? Other miniature games? Well contact me and lets roll some dice! Please email James @ ngolmo@gmail.com shoe repair: A cobbler is available on Zama in building 378. They are open from 11 a.m. 3 p.m. Wednesdays and Sundays.

Jobs
Appropriated Fund (APF) and Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) job announcements and application instructions are available at http://cpol.army.mil. For questions regarding APF vacancies, please call 263-3608. NAF MWR job announcements and required forms are also available at http:// www.usarj.army.mil/information/zama/employ. htm. For questions regarding NAF vacancies, please call 263-5800. Non-appropriated fund Pacific Stars & Stripes job announcements are available online at http://cpol.army.mil. For more information, call the Job Information Center at 229-3163. Japanese national position vacancies are posted on the Internet at http://www.usagj.jp.pac. army.mil/ima/sites/jeso/rp_jjobs_list_j.asp. Application forms are available on the same site. Selection status can also be checked. For more information, call 263-3325. Child and Youth Program assistant (level 2-4), (CYS, Zama & SHA), CY-1/2, RFT/RPT, $9.58 - $17.09, Open Continuous Recreation assistant (lifeguard), RD, Flex, NF-02, $9.29, Close: Open until filled lead Child and Youth Program assistant (SHA) (CYS), RFT, CY-02, $13.14 - $17.09, Close: November 17, 2010, Open until filled food service Worker (Bowling), BD, Flex, NA-02, $8.77, Close: Oct. 22 Business Manager (Food Service) (Golf course), BD, RFT, NF-03, Close: November 18, 2010 CYs instructional Program specialist, (CYS), RFT, NF-04, $34,500 - $37,000, Close: November 10, 2010 illustrator (Web design), (NAF Support Division), RFT, NF-04, $34,500 - $50,000, Close: November 8, 2010 CYs facility director, (CYs), RFT, NF-04, $45,000 - $50,000, Close: November 10, 2010

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

For sale
4BR 2 Bath home: minutes from Camp Zama. Many additions and renovation work. Close to everything! 29.8 million yen. Call Bob at Yokobob@hotmail.com (2)

ATTENTION
Due to the recent contract with Allied Telesis, residential phone numbers with 263-, 267- and 268- 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.

Wanted
Baby sitter: Seeking a babysitter who is willing to watch my 1-year-old overnight at our house.

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

Other local positions

allied Telesis Customer service Representative @ Camp Zama: Requirements are: Must be 20 years old. Must have a High School Diploma. Must be a US Citizen or Resident Alien w/ Green Card for US. Must have knowledge of Basic Computer Systems and know how to use the MS Office Suite (Word, Excel & Access). Forward Resumes to shaun_bullman@alliedtelesis. com. Position to begin first week of August for training with the store Grand Opening on 16 August 2010. 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

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

friday 6 p.m............................Hereafter (PG-13) 126 minutes 9 p.m.....................................Machete (R) 105 minutes saturday 6:30 p.m.......................Hereafter (PG-13) 126 minutes 9 p.m....................Going the Distance (R) 103 minutes sunday 3:30 p.m.....Cats & Dogs: Revenge of Kitty Galore (PG) 82 minutes 6:30 p.m.......................Hereafter (PG-13) 126 minutes

friday 7 p.m................................Takers (PG-13) 107 9:30 p.m..........Resident Evil: Afterlife (R) 96 saturday 4:30 p.m..........The Last Exorcism (PG-13) 87 7 p.m....................................Red (PG-13) 105 9:30 p.m..........Resident Evil: Afterlife (R) 96 sunday 2:30 p.m.......................Hereafter (PG-13) 126 5:30 p.m..........The Last Exorcism (PG-13) 87 8 p.m.............................The American (R) 95

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for immediate use only, and are to be removed and 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 identification purposes, all basketball goals are to be labeled with the sponsors name and dwelling unit number. Unlabeled basketball goals left in common areas may be confiscated 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 supervise their children and that any damages to vehicles or other property will be their responsibility.
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UpcomingOngoing Events
Narita Junior String Orchestra
Date: Nov. 6, Time: Door opens 1 p.m., Starts 1:30 p.m. Place: Camp Zama Community Activity Center Free Satuday afternoon concert. Members from Zama American High School Band will perform with the orchestra.

Whats Happening Outside the Gate?

Eagle 810, AFN Tokyo

Hisano Yamazaki

hisano.yamazaki.jp@yokota.af.mil

International Friendship Orienteering

The Zama International Association is hosting its annual International Friendship Orienteering on Nov. 6 at Kodomono Kuni. Meeting time: 7:40 a.m. at the Camp Zama Community Club. Free transportation will be provided. For more information, call 263-3533.

Chrysanthemum Flower Competition @ Sagamihara Asamizo Koen Park, Sagamihara City, Oct. 25-Nov. 12

Foreign Born Spouse Support Group

Tokyo Sweets Collection 2010 @ Omote-sando Hills, Tokyo, Nov. 12-14

Post-Combat Stress Support

A special support group to assist those experiencing symptoms 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, call Gary Woods at 263-8091.

Whether your question concerns immigration and naturalization, learning the English language, or how to take local transportation, the Army Community Service Relocation Program provides assistance, weekly classes and referrals. The support group is held on the third Wednesday of every month from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the ACS Outreach Room. Call 263-HELP (4357) for pre-registration.

Annual event featuring a collaboration of sweets and fashion. World-famous patissiers will offer special sweets that can be had only at this event.

Samurai Warriors Parade and Traditional Japanese Horseback Archery Demonstration, or Yabusame, in Zushi City, Kanagawa, Nov. 21

CLEP and DANTES Testing

Red Cross Babysitter Instructor Course

College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) and Defense Activity 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 dspivey@asia.umuc.edu. To study for the CLEP tests, visit www. petersons.com. To study for the DANTES exams, visit www.getcollegecredit.com.

Reminder: Portable Basketball Goals

The commander and command sergeant major of U.S. Army Garrison Japan would like to remind all housing residents that portable basketball goals are to be erected

The American Red Cross is seeking adult volunteers to become babysitter instructors. The purpose of the course is to train participants to teach youth ages 11 and above the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and responsibly provide care for children and infants. Dates: Nov. 17, Time: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Location: Camp Zama Religious Education Center *Pre-registration and completion of prerequisite self-study course is required. Contact the Red Cross office at 2633166 for details.

Samurai Warriors Parade: Starts at 10:20 a.m. at Kamegaoka Hachimangu Shrine. Horseback Archery Demonstration: Starts at 1 p.m. at Zushi Kaigan Beach

Fortune Bamboo Rake Fair, or Torino-Ichi, Nov. 7 and 19

At Hanazono-Jinja Shrine, Shinjuku, Tokyo (Eve: Nov 6 & 18), @ Chokoku-ji Temple, Asakusa, Tokyo, @ Hashimoto Jinja Shrine, Sagamihara City, @ Ootori Jinja Shrine, Yokosuka City. Http://www.torinoichi.jp/english/ index.htm

Camp Zama Community Clubs

5 ~ 9 pm Saturday, 20 November CZCC Ballroom Cost: $18.95

For more info, please call 263-4547.
*Supported by the Camp Zama Hui `O Hawaii Club & Kamali`i `O Ka `ina Hlau.

ThanksgivingBuffet
http://www.gogh-ten.jp/tokyo/world/english.html

Van Gogh: The Adventure of Becoming of Artist @ The National Art Center, Tokyo, Now-Dec. 20

At CZCC Ballroom

Thursday, 25 November, 10:30 AM- 2:30 PM

Soup New England Clam Chowder

Carving Station Beef Top Round w/ Aujus and Horseradish Maple Glazed Smoked Ham w/ Pineapple Raisin Sauce

Entre Traditional Roasted Whole Turkey w/ Giblet Gravy and Cranberry Sauce Herb Bread Stuffing, Corn Bread Stuffing Salmon Pie w/ Sauce Americana Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Sliced Beef and Mushrooms w/ Onions, Demiglaze Sauce Mashed Potatoes Herb Roasted Potatoes Orange Glazed Candied Yams White Rice, Rice Pilaf Green Beans w/ Almonds Buttered Corn

Salad Bar Assorted Bread, Assorted Desserts

Beverages Iced & Hot Tea, Coffee, Hot Apple Cider, Champagne & Fruit Punch Tickets: Adults - $20.95 Youths 8-12 - $13.95 Youths 7-4 - $9.95 Youths 3 and Under - FREE

Saturday, 6 November 2010

LOCATION: TRANSPORTATION: Cost: Kodomono Kuni Provided Free **Please bring your lunch and drink** Hosted by Zama International Association For more information & sign-up, please call Ms. Kinoshita, DHNR/PA, USAG-J at 263-3533 or email tomoko.kinoshita@us.army.mil MEETING TIME & PLACE: 0740 at CZCC

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Takeshita Street, located in front of JR Harajyuku Station, is one of the most famous shopping streets and is popular among both youth and adults in Japan.

Photos by Tetsuo Nakahara

Harajuku: Fashion Street

Torii Staff

By Tetsuo Nakahara

f you are looking for the newest in Japanese culture, fashion and excitement, Harajuku is the place to be. Particularly for Japanese youth, Harajuku is considered the epicenter of trendy clothing and accessory shops. It is the house of both cool and kawaii, (cute in Japanese). Harajuku first burst onto the national consciousness in 1964 during the Olympics. With an Olympic gymnasium and village located nearby, the prospect of meeting a famous athlete in the streets drew people from far and wide. Today, the area includes Takeshita Street, Meiji Dori Avenue and Omotesando Dori Avenue. Takeshita Dori Street starts from opposite end of the Takeshita Dori Exit of the JR Harajuku Station. Here, shops sell a most extraordinary blend of goods reflecting Japanese culture. It is a dizzying mixture of the ubiquitous Japanese character Hello Kitty, 1950s American Graffiti fashion and British punk-music aesthetic. Harajuku is constantly creating a new style from the chaos of several different cultures. Turn right at the bottom of Takshita Dori Street, walk along Meiji Dori Avenue as far the crossroads, then turn left onto Omotesando Dori Avenue. This is the main street in Harajuku. On Meiji Dori Avenue, the recently opened H&M and Forever 21 clothing stores sit next each other, which have been getting major attention from fashion lovers. Other brands shops like Gap and Uniqlo also sit on the same street, causing a fashion war in the area. On a Sunday, a pleasant walking to Yoyogi Park is recommended. You may find resident rockabilly groups dancing in the entrance area of the park. The Tokyo rockabilly style with leather jacket and twist will be definitely a curiosity. Yoyogi Park also holds various events like a massive flea market and free festivals on the weekend. The Harajuku style even inspired American singer Gwen Stefani, who released the song Harajuku Girls in 2004. Harajuku is known all over the world for its unique style. How to get to there: Take an Odakyu Line from Sobudai mae Station to Shinjuku Station. Change to the JR Yamanote Line at Shinjuku Station and get off at JR Harajuku Station. It takes approximately 90 minutes from Camp Zama to get there.

A rockabilly group dances at Yoyogi Park.

Clothing stores H&M and Forever 21 sit next each other on Meiji Avenue.

Students look for their favorite idol photos on Takeshita Street.