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moking forested volcanoes, ribbons of green rice paddies, black sand beaches and coral reefs make Bali a place synonymous with paradise. Step through the edges of a postcard and join the MCCS Tours+ week-long trip to the intoxicating Indonesian island from September 1 to 7. Arrive in Bali on September 2 to a day of leisure at a 4-star hotel near the beachside cities that buzz with a mix of casual and swanky clubs and restaurants. Rent a bed on the beach at Potato Head with a steady stream of hors d’oeuvres and drinks delivered to you as you watch the sunset sizzle into the Indian Ocean. Over the next few days, choose the optional tours or create your own adventure. Drive through the remote jungle backroads of Bali to visit a traditional Balinese house and the sacred Mengwi Royal Temple. Feed wild monkeys at the aptly
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named Monkey Forest that is chock-full of the mischievous buggers. Photograph the pilgrimage temple Tanah Lot that is perched alone and high above the crashing waves of the ocean. After refueling with some local cuisine, shop at the Jeggala Gallery filled with local artists’ work. End the day at the foreboding Garuda Wisnu statute and the cliffside views of Uluwatu. The last two days are free days, but you won’t have a problem filling them. Check out the surfing, spas and shopping in the hip area of Seminyak. Arguably the best beaches in Bali, sunbathe in the clean stretch of sand and surf in Kuta. Jimbaran, a fishing village, hosts delicious sunset seafood dinners right on the beach. Book a dive trip to Nusa Penida and swim with manta rays or spot the giant mola mola (sunfish). Soak up some culture and hunt down a few more
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“This is the vacation you deserve.” temples. Explore Ubud and the famous vibrant rice terraces. Do a middle-of-the-night hike to catch the sunrise at the top of a volcano. Or just plop on the beach in a bean-bag chair and read a book or nap. This is the vacation you deserve. Snag your postcard-perfect vacation. Slip into the sunsets and enjoy your slice of paradise this June. For more information or to reserve your spot on the MCCS Tours+ tour, call 646-3502 or visit mccsokinawa.com/tours.
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Lifeguard Bonus Program
f lounging by the pool, soaking up the sun and protecting lives sounds like a great gig, MCCS just sweetened the deal. Earn up to an additional $600 of your base pay working for Semper Fit Aquatics. Work between Memorial Day and Columbus Day and receive a bonus based on the number of hours worked: 100 hours worked=$50 BONUS 100 hours worked=$50 BONUS 200 hours worked=$200 BONUS 300 hours worked=$300 BONUS 400 hours worked=$400 BONUS 500 hours worked=$500 BONUS 600 hours worked=$600 BONUS
In addition to the bonus, lifeguards will receive reimbursement for the certification course ($150) if certification was received from MCCS Aquatics within the last year. The Lifeguard Certification classes are open to all DoD ID cardholders 15 years of age or older islandwide. This course will prepare the attending students to become a
certified lifeguard. Students will obtain certifications in lifeguarding for the professional rescuer, first-aid & CPR-PR, AED, oxygen and preventive disease transmission. For more information about this
end-of-season retention incentive, please call MCCS Human Resources at 645-3052, and for more information on lifeguarding, contact MCCS Aquatics at 645-3180 or visit online at mccsokinawa.com/aquatics.
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CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER | Jim Kassebaum MANAGING EDITOR | Ryan Anastoplus ART DIRECTOR | Catherine Newquist CULTURAL RESEARCH SPECIALIST | Ayako Kawamitsu GRAPHIC ARTS MANAGER | Henry Ortega GRAPHIC DESIGNERS | Margie Shimabukuro, Lisa Miyagi, Kelli Davis, Hector Nieves EDITOR-IN-CHIEF | Mike Daley EDITOR | Caylee Reid PHOTOGRAPHER | Thomas Alan Smilie AD/SPONSORSHIP MANAGER | Roy Forster AD SALES | Yoshihiro Shinzato, Aya Chilcote, Yoriko Yamashiro, Carina Fils-Julien, Lisa Hicks DISTRIBUTION | Gideon Juko, Kelli Kreider MARKETING ACCOUNTS MANAGER | Andrew Menges ACCOUNTS & RESEARCH | Jennifer Dowd, Marissa DeSmet, Ashley Herring, Katherine Melrose, Jenessa Reutov BROADCAST | Victor Mercado, Kathlene Millette, Gabriel Archer
Questions? Comments? Please e-mail OLW@okinawa.usmc-mccs.org. To advertise in Okinawa LivingWeekly, call 645-2245, fax 645-0975, or email sales@okinawa.usmc-mccs.org. MCCS is not responsible for designing and editing outside ads. No Department of Defense, U.S. Marine Corps or Marine Corps Community Services endorsement of commercial advertisers or sponsors implied.
Summer of Service
eens ages 15 to 18 can find the right volunteer opportunities from now until September 5 with the Youth Volunteer Initiative. This initiative will provide teens with ways to meet required volunteer needs and develop professional and employment skills as they prepare for their life after high school graduation. Teens will be introduced to the screening and interview process, learn to manage a schedule, find a match with their skills and interests, and learn to transition experience for future college and employment goals. This initiative is organized by the Volunteer Program Coordinator—who acts as a bridge between volunteers and the volunteer opportunities on the island. Based on your teen’s schedule, interests, skills and goals, the Volunteer Program Coordinator will find the perfect fit. Outside of the initiative, the MCCS Volunteer Program is open
to all military personnel, families, spouses, youth, veterans and civilians. It includes one-time, shortterm and long-term opportunities on and off all camps Okinawa-wide. A sample of the volunteer opportunities available include coaching youth sports, helping at special events, working with the Red Cross, beach and park clean-ups, and collecting donations for local orphan-
ages and homeless shelters. The Volunteer Program Coordinator helps track and verify your hours. If you log your hours online, you can earn the Presidential Service Award in Bronze, Silver or Gold. To learn more or to get plugged in, please contact the Volunteer Program Coordinator at volunteernow@okinawa. usmc-mccs.org or 645-3689/3749.
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japanese phrase of the week
Kono sunglass wa ikura desuka? How much are these sunglasses?
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For details about FREE Japanese language classes, please call Marine & Family Programs-Resources at 645-2104/2106.
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Battling Beetles
n recent beetle news, researchers discovered that the shape of a beetle’s horn predicts its fighting style. The caliper beetle’s narrow, serrated horns are built to push and pry opponents. The Hercules beetle can lift 850 times its body weight, so its horns squeeze and drive its opponent to the ground. The Japanese rhino beetle uses its pitchfork-like horn to lift and twist enemies in battlefield. We know now that beetles fight in a way that best suits their horn shape. Perhaps the most surprising part about this is to some people is that the study of beetle combat exists. But for others, that’s just another day. For beetle aficionados and fighter-beetle trainers, their beetles are their most valued possession, their greatest source of income and their prize athlete. Beetles have made loving pets in Japan for ages. It’s a childhood pastime
to catch beetles in the woods and keep them as a pet during summer break. You can find beetles today at most pet stores—you can even raise one as an adorable little grub. In Japan, considerable amounts of money are dealt in underground beetle fighting bets. Beetle groomers feed their fighters special beetle supplements to make
them grow bigger and stronger. Beetles are actually rather highmaintenance pets. Maintaining proper humidity levels and cleanliness off the cage are daily tasks. But most owners are up to it, as beetles can be quite an investment financially as well. A purebred Hercules beetle can cost up to $2,000.
If you have any burning questions about Japanese culture, please send them to OLW@okinawa.usmc-mccs.org.
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Father’s Day Breakfast & Brunch mccsokinawa.com/clubs Cocok 098-936-7807 cocok.net The Shanbio Spa 098-983-7778 shanbio.com Me Love Beauty Salon 098-926-5523 melove.com
Give Dad a Break
ather’s Day is synonymous with bad gifts—ugly neckties and coffee mugs. Instead of struggling with another bad gift, consider giving dad the gift of relaxation. He needs it even if he doesn’t think so, especially after everything you’ve put him through. Start with a breakfast or brunch buffet at an MCCS club near you. Order off the Father’s Day brunch menu at Taiyo Steakhouse at Taiyo Golf Club or have a brunch buffet at the Butler Officer’s Club on Plaza Housing or Tengan Castle on Camp Courtney. Prices for brunch buffets are $17 for adults, $8.50 for children (5–11) and FREE for children under 5. Breakfast buffet will be served at the Surfside on Camp Kinser and the Habu Pit on MCAS Futenma for $9.95 for adults, $4.95 for children (5–11) and FREE for children under 5. A full body massage after brunch or breakfast is how kings live. It’s how your dad should live too, at least for a day. Cocok’s Chatan branch (located
on Route 23) is offering 105 minute full body massages on Father’s Day for ¥7,770 (regular price: ¥8,640). This offer applies to men and women. Alternatively, enjoy a deep tissue couples massage at The Shanbio Spa for ¥14,000 (regular price: ¥25,000) or if you prefer some alone time, a single person massage is ¥7,000.
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Bullfights are a Father’s Day tradition on Okinawa. See page 11 for details on our Father’s Day Bullfighting Tour.
At Me Love, make your father sparkle on the outside like his parenting skills do and enjoy 40% off all men’s treatments. Men’s facials are further discounted to ¥6,000. If you keep nailing Father’s Day like this, soon there will be a Sons and Daughters Day.
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t the end of a long day, bowling a few frames really hits the spot. It’s unmistakable: the sound of the pins crashing, the smell of a freshgreased lane and the gentle gusts of air against your palms as you wait for your ball to return. The Camp Foster Bowling Center has it all.
In addition to the Pro Shop that has everything to take you from the gutters to 300, all bowling centers offer leagues, glow bowling and my other special promotions for bowlers of all skillsets. The Camp Foster Bowling Center just got even better with its newest
addition—The Spare Room. Grab a drink between frames or ease the pain of a high shot that cost you a perfect score. Check it out on your next game night, and transform your evening from a strike to a turkey.
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adventure begins here Sunset BBQ Dinner Cruise June 17, 4–8:30 p.m. Adults $56; Children (6–12) $49, (3–5) $27 (under 3) FREE (no meal) Enjoy a beautiful Okinawan sunset and a delicious BBQ dinner (yakiniku style) from the open air upper deck.
Father’s Day Bullfighting Tour June 19, 5:30–10 p.m. Adults $35; Children (13–18) $24, (3–12) $10, (under 3) FREE Give Dad a Father’s Day to remember and experience Okinawa in a whole new way by attending an Okinawan bull fight.
Kouri Island Fun at the Beach June 18, 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Adults $23; Children (3–11)$ 16 (under 3) FREE Join MCCS Tours+ on an exciting adventure to Kouri Island. We’ll begin by exploring the Kouri Shell Museum with over 10,000 shellfish from around the world. After the museum, we’ll enjoy a delicious lunch and spend the remainder of the day exploring the beautiful beach.
Yanbaru Kayaking June 25, 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Adults $55, Children (6–12) $33 Get your muscles moving while kayaking between the roots of mangrove trees for approximately two-and-a-half hours.
*Bring yen for additional food, drinks and/or purchases. For more information, contact MCCS Tours+: Camp Foster 646-3502 | Camp Hansen 623-6344 | Camp Kinser 637-2744
off-baseevents get out and explore
Father’s Day Tuna Festival June 18-19, 11 a.m. Tomari Yuimachi, Naha City
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Aquatics 645-3180 Courtney Ironworks 622-9261/7297 Futenma Semper Fit 636-2672 Gunners Fitness Center 645-3985/2235 Hansen House of Pain 623-5558/4831 Health Promotion 645-3484/3910 Kinser Fitness Center 637-1869/1114 Schwab Power Dome 625-2654/2442 Taiyo Golf Club 622-2004 Tsunami SCUBA 645-9500 Youth Sports 645-3533/3534
Chatan Nirai Dragon Boat Race June 19, 8 a.m. Chatan Fisharena, Chatan Town FREE
Okinawa Kayak Festival June 19, 10 a.m. Toyosaki Churasan Beach, Tomishiro City Fee: ¥500
upcoming semperfitevents Open Power Lifting June 25 Camp Hansen House of Pain Gym Register at any MCCS fitness center by 1 p.m. on June 20 for $10. Late registration is available at Camp Hansen House of Pain 8–9 a.m. on June 25 for $15. This event is open to participants island-wide. Awards will be given to top three individuals in all weight categories. Details: 623-5569/5558.
Open 6-on-6 Soccer Tournament June 24–26 Camp Kinser DoDDS Field & Field #4 Register at any MCCS fitness center by 1 p.m. on June 20 for $90 per team. The tournament rules and schedule will be emailed to each participant. This event is open to participants island-wide. Awards will be given to top three individuals and teams. Details: 637-1869.
classof theweek HITT Training Active dynamic warm-up, strength, power, speed and agility, flexibility and core stability are the major components of the HITT training. You will work on all of them in each class. Camps Courtney, Hansen, Kinser, Schwab & MCAS Futenma
For a full class schedule and times, visit mccsokinawa.com/groupfitness.