Lewis Ledger, Aug. 28

Action Line

An Action Line has been established to allow Fort Lewis community members to express their concerns and ideas directly to the commanding general. Your issues will be addressed by the commander and his staff.

The Action Line number is 967-0093.

90-Day Challenge

It’s not too late to join the 90-day Aluminum Can Challenge. The process is simple: Collect cans, bring them to the Recycle Center (located by the PX and Commissary) and give the attendant your unit fund code. You can participate with your unit and help surpass last year’s total of an estimated 78,000 cans. That’s more than one ton of aluminum recycled. Units compete in small, medium and large categories.

Cash prizes have doubled this year: $500, $300 and $200 will go to the first, second-, and third-place finishers in each category. In addition to the cash prizes, a special prize will be given to the most consistent recycler of the year – 200 day passes to the Great Wolf Lodge’s indoor water park in Grand Mound.

The Fort Lewis Recycle Center is open Monday through Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Make every day America Recycles Day.

For more information call 966-1734.

Bazaar vendors sought

The Officers’ Spouses’ Club is looking for Vendors for the 29th Annual Holiday Bazaar at Fort Lewis, which will be held Nov. 7, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Nov. 8, noon to 5 p.m. All applications for booth space must be received no later than Oct. 15 for review. The Bazaar will take place at the MWR tent behind the bowling center. Booth sizes will are all the same this year — 10’x10’ ($90) Vendors may not share space with other Bazaar participants.

Applications are taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is limited. Since the OSC reserves the right to refuse items deemed inappropriate for sale at this Bazaar, photographs, a brief explanation of the item(s) being sold and a price list are helpful.

Applications are available on the Fort Lewis Officers’ Spouses’ Club Web site: http://www.fortlewisosc.org/.

For more information, contact the OSC at: holidaybazaar@fortlewisosc.org/.

Fee waiver

Effective Tuesday, in accordance with the National Defense Authorization Act for 2009, TRICARE will waive cost-shares and copayments in addition to the requirement for authorizations, of the following clinical preventive services provided to TRICARE Standard and Extra beneficiaries who are not Medicare eligible:

● Colorectal cancer screening

● Breast cancer screening

● Cervical cancer screening

● Prostate cancer screening

● Immunizations

● Well-child visits for children under 6 years of age

● Visits for all other beneficiaries over age 6 when the purpose of the visit is for one or more of the covered benefits listed are billed on a claim, then the cost-share is waived for the visit, even if the beneficiary has not met the yearly deductible.

Other clinical services provided during the same visit are subject to appropriate cost-shares and deductibles.

After the Tuesday implementation date, at the request of beneficiaries, claims processors shall reprocess claims for reimbursement of cost-shares/copayments paid for these exempt services from Oct. 14, 2008, through implementation of the benefit. In addition, the claims processor will also add a note to the Explanation of Benefits informing the provider of the retroactive adjustment to the cost-share/copayment to alert the provider to refund the beneficiary the cost-share/copayment amount.

U.S. Army Soldier Show

The U.S. Army Soldier Show returns to Fort Lewis today in the Carey Theater. There are two show times for this free event: 2 and 7 p.m. The show is a high-energy, live musical revue showcasing the talents of active-duty Soldiers who are selected by audition from throughout the Army. This year’s variety show will have audience members feeling as though they are in a live television studio. For more information, call 967-4294.

Lakewood honoring military

The City of Lakewood will host its first “Honor Our Military” event at the Lakewood Towne Center on Sept. 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Join the community in honoring service members and their families. Enjoy live music, interactive booths, inflatable toys, games, giveaways and special discounts.

For more information call, Monika Armstrong at 584-6191.

ID, DEERS closure

The ID card and DEERS facility will be closed Sept. 4 through Labor Day. Normal customer service will resume Sept. 8, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Free fair ride Join the Waiting Families Support Group at the Puyallup Fair on Sept. 14 at 4 p.m. Meet at the fair entrance for a free ride ticket — with a limit of one free ride per child. Military families must present ID card. Registration is required for the WFSG, a support group for family members of active-duty Soldiers on unaccompanied tours or extended TDY.

To join in the fun at the fair, call 967-3633 by Sept. 9.

Singer to perform

Up and coming country music artist Mallary Hope will performing at the 593rd Dining Facility on Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. She will be available to sign autographs and pose for photos after her performance.

Child care provider training

Earn up to $2,000 a month working from home as a family child care provider. Receive free business training and have a fun, rewarding career. FCC classes are in Building 2013B (at the corner of 3rd Street and Pendleton Avenue) on the second floor, in Room 233. Due to space availability and importance of the meeting, please do not bring children to the orientation. Child care will be provided during the provisional classes.

The orientation: will be Sept. 8 from 6 to 8 p.m.; provisional classes: Sept. 14 to 18 and Sept. 21 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; and home Inspections: Oct. 6. Applications for FCC certification must be picked up and returned to Building 2013B, Room 127. For more information call 967-3039.

Care Team training

Care Team training will take place Tuesday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Waller Hall in the main briefing room. Care Teams are groups of two to three trained volunteers who assist families when their Soldiers are killed or wounded. They are designed to fill the gap between notification and arrival of the families’ own support systems.

To register for the training, e-mail pamela.j.allen@conus.army.mil or call 967-8430.

Child care is available with reservations by calling Clarkmoor Hourly Care at 966-2490. Children must be registered with CYSS.

Family Connections

The Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury, in collaboration with Sesame Street Workshop, recently unveiled the “Sesame Street Family Connections” Web site: www.sesamestreetfamilyconnections.org/.

This interactive Web site, similar to social networking sites, will allow Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines and their families to stay connected in a safe and nurturing environment surrounded by their favorite Sesame Street friends.

Whether the distance between service members and their loved ones is due to deployment or recovery from an injury suffered while deployed, the “Family Connections” Web site offers young children an online environment to stay connected, while offering tools for the entire family, to aid in the recovery of the visible and invisible wounds of combat.

Got Health?

Lewis-McChord Communities are partnering with the Fort Lewis/Madigan Army Medical Center Department of Preventive Medicine Community Education Team in support of a new health promotion program, “Got Health? The Choice is Yours!”

Develop healthy coping skills by attending September’s Stress Management class in your neighborhood Community Resource Center. Learn new ways to identify and manage your stress triggers. We can’t completely eliminate stress from our lives, but by using tools and techniques we can control how much it affects us. Come alone, bring a friend or bring the family and learn new, healthy coping skills together.

For more information call: ACS at 967-5901:

● Sept. 9, 1 p.m., Clarkdale Community Center — 2503 South 8th St. (located in the vicinity of Cowan Stadium)

● Sept. 12, 3 p.m., Greenwood Community Center — 5517 North 4th St. (the neighborhood behind theThrift Shop)

● Sept. 16, 6 p.m., Discovery Community Center — 60100 Garcia Blvd. (in the Madigan housing area)

● Sept. 26, 10 a.m., Eagleview Community Center — 10400 17th St. (on North Fort Lewis) Coming soon — October’s class will be “Portion Distortion.” Dates and times will be posted in the Northwest Guardian.

Attendees will learn the importance of disease prevention through managing weight, tobacco cessation, stress management and self-care. Also, learn what healthy living programs are available online, on-post or off-post and receive a free self-care handbook.

WLC graduation

The Warrior Leader Course, Class 009-09, at The Henry H. Lind NCO Academy will hold its graduation on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. in Carey Theater.

WLC in-processing

The Henry H. Lind NCO Academy Warrior Leader Course, Class 009-09, will in-process on Aug. 19. Students must be present at 5 a.m. at Building 3114. Sponsors must be present at 5 a.m. at Building 5996.

For more information, call 967-7294.

Job fair

There will be a job fair sponsored by Fort Lewis Employment Readiness Service Sept. 18, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. in the ACS Annex, Building 2166 on Liggett Avenue at 12th Street (across from Waller Hall).

Meet local employers and have the opportunity to job interview.

For more information, call 967-7287, 966-8325 or 967-3538.

Lifeguards needed

It’s more than just a job; it’s an experience that can help save a life. American Red Cross water-safety instructors and lifeguards are needed on Fort Lewis. Certification is recognized nationwide, so you can work wherever you go.

Fort Lewis is currently looking for openers and day-shift workers for the fall. Training is free upon passing the swim test: swim 500 yards in 10 minutes; one minute treading water with a brick; 25-meter sprint; brick retrieval, stroke knowledge. Need some practice before testing? Then try the free adult swim clinics Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Soldiers Field House Pool.

For more information, contact Amy at 967-5390.

Multicultural workshop

Join Army Community Service in the ACS classroom at Waller Hall Sept. 11 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. for the International Spouse Orientation and Mutlicultural Workshop. This program is designed to help foreign-born Soldiers and spouses understand American customs and culture. Registration is required.

For more information call 967-3633.

Back-to-School Bash

CYSS is hosting a Back-to-School Bash at Memorial Stadium today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Back-to-School Bash is a way for parents to meet with Clover Park School District administrators, find out about the many opportunities for children’s activities on post as well as:

● Register for school

● Learn about the curriculum

● Meet your Fort Lewis School Liaison Officers

● Receive information on special needs programs

● School supply lists information available

● Talk with Student Services

● Ask questions

There will be food for sale, bounce houses and games for all ages, including: bungee run, gladiator jousting, laser tag arena, race of champions, turbo bikes with inflatable race track, wrecking ball, tug of war, potato sack race, three-legged race, dunk tank. portable rock climbing wall, home run challenge, face painting, water balloon toss.

For more information call 967-2405.

All-City Tailgate

Harry E. Lang Stadium (6615 111th St SW, Lakewood) is the place to be Sept. 11, when Clover Park School District hosts its fifth annual All-City Tailgate event, designed to celebrate the beginning of a new school year, acknowledge the cooperative relationships the district has with local partners, showcase students and school programs and have fun.

All Lakewood, Fort Lewis and McChord Air Force Base community members are invited to attend. Festivities will take place from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., prior to Lakes High School’s football game against Peninsula.

A variety of entertainment and activities will be part of the event, including $1 hot dog meals — while supplies last. Participants are encouraged to wear their school colors.

For more information about the All-City Tailgate event, call the district’s community relations office at 583-5040.

GI Bill information

There will be an information session to explain the ins and outs of the new Post 9/11 GI Bill, including transferability to family members, presented by the Department of Veterans Affairs and Stone Education Center, Monday, from 10 to 11 a.m., in the Stone Education Center auditorium.

Learn whether the Montgomery GI Bill or the Post 9/11 Bill is right for you and what you need to know about transferability. For more information, contact Stone Education Center, at 967-7295; or go online at www.va.gov, or www.lewis.army.mil/eso.

Predeployment workshop

Army Community Service has tools and tips to help better prepare you for a deployment. Join ACS at the predeployment workshop Sept. 9 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Family Resource Center.

To register for the workshop, call ACS at 967-8430 or e-mail pamela.j.allen@us.army.mil. Free child care is available with prior reservations by calling Clarkmoor Hourly Care at 966-2490. Children must be registered with CYSS.

Reunion workshop

Is your Soldier coming home soon? If so, Army Community Service wants to help your reunion be the best possible experience. Join the ACS Reunion Workshop on Thursday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Family Resource Center.

RSVP by calling Pamela Allen at 967-8430. You can also schedule unit or family readiness group reunion workshops.

Free child care is available with prior reservations by calling Clarkmoor Hourly Care at 966-2490. Children must be registered with CYSS.

Super sign-up

The Officers’ Spouses’ and Enlisted Spouses clubs are holding their annual super sign-up Sept. 15 from noon until 6 p.m.

Come and see what the clubs are all about. Stop by to join OSC/ESC to take part in a fun and exciting year of activites such as monthly luncheons, a running club, a quilting club, Bunko, a mock dining-In, bowling, scrapbooking, scavenger hunts, and food and wine.

Drawings for door prizes will be held every 30 minutes at the OSC/ESC Building 4201 on the corner of West Way and Pendleton Avenue. The clubs will be collecting school supplies for underprivileged children. For more information please visit www.fortlewisosc.org/.

AFAP input

Do you have concerns about Army life?

Since 1983, the Army Family Action Plan has been the driving force behind hundreds of Army policy changes and program improvements. You can play an important role in AFAP. Submit your issues at www.lewis.army.mil/ctr_of_excellence/acs/Survey/afap.htm or call 967-3689.

Deadline for submissions is Sept. 11.

Walk For Life Take a public and supportive stance, be proactive in suicide prevention, not reactive, by taking part in the annual Walk For Life, Sept. 9. The walk starts at 7 a.m. at Four Chaplains Memorial Chapel. Participants will walk across Fort Lewis to the Main Post Chapel to raise awareness about the tragic problem of suicide in our community. Soldiers, DA civilians, contractors, family members, retirees — all in the Fort Lewis family — are welcome to participate.

There will be a 6:30 a.m. PT warm-up and a 6:50 a.m. message before the start of the walk.

Help build a suicide-free community for all. Learn what you can do to save a life. Call your local chaplain to learn more about what you can do for those at risk to suicide. Show you care; get involved; get help.

Calendar

The following holidays and days of no scheduled activities are planned:

● Sept. 4, DONSA

● Sept. 7, Labor Day

● Oct. 9, DONSA

● Oct. 12, Columbus Day

● Nov. 11, Veterans Day

● Nov. 26, Thanksgiving

● Nov. 27, DONSA

● Dec. 24, DONSA

● Dec. 25, Christmas

● Dec. 31, DONSA

● Jan. 1, New Year’s Day

● Jan. 15, DONSA

● Jan. 18, MLK Day

● Feb. 12, DONSA

● Feb. 15, Presidents Day

Firing notices

● 110th Chemical Battalion will train with demolitions in the Fort Lewis Artillery Impact Area, from midnight Sept. 7 until midnight Sept. 9, using Range 57.

● 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment will train with demolitions in the Fort Lewis Artillery Impact Area, from midnight Monday through midnight Wednesday, using Range 59.

Warrior Hourly Child Care Center

The Warrior Hourly Child Care Center is located adjacent to the Madigan Army Medical Center parking area in Building 9037 on Gardner Loop. The mission of the Warrior Center is to provide quality child care for Soldiers assigned to the Warrior Transition Battalion; however, all families registered with CYSS may use the facility on a space-available basis.

Child care reservations can be made two weeks in advance. The staff provides child care for children from 6 weeks to 12 years old while Soldiers or family members attend medical appointments or use Army Family Covenant respite-care hours.

The center hours are 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. To use the facility, families must complete a free registration at the CYSS Central Registration, Building 2295 at 12th and Bitar.

Call 967-2494 to make a registration appointment. New patrons are offered the initial first hour of child care free. There is a minimum reservation of two hours. Warrior Hourly Care Center also offers an early-bird special through Oct. 31.

Cost is 50 percent off from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. with a minimum two-hour reservation.

To make hourly child care reservations at the Warrior Center, call 968-5656.

Gate hours and locations

Fort Lewis gate hours and locations:

● Liberty (Main), 24 hours, 7 days a week, I-5 Exit 120 to Main Post;

● 41st Division (North Fort), 24 hours, 7 days a week, I-5 Exit 120 to North Fort;

● Logistics Center, 5 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday to Friday (closed on federal holidays), I-5 Exit 123 — Thorne Lane;

● Madigan, 24 hours, 7 days a week, I-5 Exit 122 — Berkeley Street;

● East Gate, 24 hours, 7 days a week, East Gate Road and 4th Division Drive (connects to SR 507);

● DuPont Gate, 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., 7 days a week, I-5 Exit 119;

● D Street (POV), 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., 7 days a week, access to North Fort from DuPont-Steilacoom Road;

● D Street (CVIP), 5 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday to Friday (closed on federal holidays), same as D Street (POV);

● Scouts Out, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., 7 days a week (closed on federal holidays), 2nd Division Range Road;

● Transmission Line (ASP), 5:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday to Friday (closed on federal holidays), Transmission Line Road;

● Center Drive (outbound only), 4 to 6 p.m., Monday to Thursday, 3 to 6 p.m. on Friday (closed on federal holidays), adjacent to the Regional Confinement Facility;

● I Street Gate (North Fort) (inbound only), 5 to 9 a.m., Monday to Friday (closed on federal holidays), 1 1⁄2 miles north of DuPont Exit 119, just off DuPont-Steilacoom Road;

● Lincoln-Rainier Gate, 5:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. 7 days a week, from off post — access via Perimeter Road/150th Street; from on post — access via Rainier Drive and Lincoln Street on the Logistics Center.

McChord gate hours and locations:

● Main Gate, 24 hours, 7 days a week, I-5 Exit 125 (Bridgeport Way);

● Barnes Gate, 5:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., 7 days a week, Perimeter Road, approximately 1/2 mile from the Lincoln Boulevard gate exit of Fort Lewis;

● Commercial Vehicle Inspection Point, 5 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday (closed on federal holidays), Perimeter Road approximately 1⁄4 mile from the Lincoln Boulevard gate exit of Fort Lewis;

● Woodbrook Housing Gate, 6 to 9 a.m. and 3 to 6 p.m., Monday to Friday, I-5 Exit 124 — Gravelly Lake.

Waiting Families Support Group

The Waiting Families Support Group is open to family members of active-duty Soldiers on unaccompanied tours or extended TDY. It is a place to exchange ideas on how to cope with unique problems faced during a sponsor’s absence and have some light-hearted fun. WFSG provides information on community events and ACS programs.

It offers short-term crisis intervention services; and when needed, acts as a liaison with military and civilian agencies. WFSG also addresses practical aspects of separation and relocation. Children are welcome.

WFSG meets the first Wednesday of each month at Waller Hall, ACS Room 400, from 6 to 8 p.m. For more information call 967-3633.

Special Olympics bowling

Special Olympics bowling is open to everyone ages 8 to 18, with or without special needs. Registration runs through Sept. 5. There is a parent meeting Sept. 10. Practice begins Sept. 15 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Fort Lewis Bowl Arena Lanes. The cost is $45.

For more information, call 967-2494.

Attention

Event announcements must be received no later than the Friday before publication. They can be e-mailed to nwgeditor@nwguardian.com.Announcements can be viewed online at NWGuardian.com.

The Northwest Guardian office is located in the basement of Building 2026-B.

For more information, call 967-0173.