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Gates and roadwork progress on JBLM
The D Street Gate on JBLM Lewis North The contractor striped this week and should be finished by publication day. The next East Drive project plans repairs starting at the end of the D-Street widening to DuPont/Steilacoom Road requiring road closure, likely in July.
The McChord Field Woodbrook Housing Gate has reopened. Operating hours will be extended during McChord Field Main Gate construction. The gate will be open 5 a.m.to 7 p.m., seven days a week through May 2.
The McChord Field North Gate will operate extended hours, 5 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, except weekends and federal holidays. The extended operating hours will continue through May 2, to accommodate construction at the McChord Field Main Gate.
A traffic circle is being installed at the intersection of A Street and 17th Street on Lewis North, to be finished April 25. However, light poles will not be delivered until late May. Traffic barrels with lights will mark the roundabout. There will be intermittent traffic delays when the poles are installed, which should take a day.
Drivers using Jackson Avenue near Madigan Army Medical Center should expect delays for a few months as contractors begin repairing a one-mile stretch of road from the barricades near the Madigan Gate to Transmission Line Road. The project consists of two phases: the first phase involves repairing cracks and potholes, and the second phase places an overlay on the road during the night finishes in August. Paving should be completed on 41st Division Road by today and work on Jackson starts next week.
“We will do the overlay at night to have less of an impact on traffic,” said Directorate of Public Works Project Manager Matt Weeks. Incoming and outgoing traffic will be reduced to one lane at certain times during the project.
More information about traffic revision updates and construction changes will come as the contractor announces them. For road conditions, call 967-1733.
Calendar
The following holidays and days of no scheduled activities are planned:
• May 27, DONSA
• May 30, Memorial Day
• June 17, DONSA
• July 1, DONSA
• July 4, Independence Day
• Aug. 12, DONSA
• Sept. 2, DONSA
• Sept. 5, Labor Day
Women’s History
The Women’s History Month observance hosted by I Corps, 62nd Airlift Wing and Western Region Medical Command will be held Monday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Collocated Club, Building 700, at JBLM McChord Field. The guest speaker will be the Honorable Tamara Jenkins, the mayor of the City of DuPont. For information, contact Sgt. 1st Class Scott Angle: scott.a.angle@conus.army.mil or Ms. Veda Pearson: alverta.pearson@us.army.mil
Twisted Flicks
Travel with McChord Field Community Center to Twisted Flicks at The Improv comedy club Saturday. You’ll see a silent movie with live dubbing from a comedy team of improvisers with audience input.
The cost is $15; call the community center at 982-0718 for more details.
5-5 ADA changes boss
The 5th Battalion, 5th Air Defense Artillery Regiment changes command Friday, April 8. Lieutenant Colonel Michael Morrissey relinquishes the battalion colors to Lt. Col. Michael Melito at 10 a.m. on Watkins Field. Golf open house
Eagles Pride Golf Course at JBLM will have an open house Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visitors will see the new golf training facility with MEGSA Perfect Practice equipment, learn about course improvements and new golf equipment, sample free hors d’oeuvres. Enter to win hourly door prize drawings and see a demo of new clubs from 10 a.m. to noon.
ID card holders can purchase annual play cards for both JBLM courses, Whispering Firs and Eagles Pride, for one low price. For details, call 967-6522.
Parenting class
Classes for expecting parents are available the second Monday of every month, from 9 to 10 a.m., in the Sakakini Conference room at Madigan Army Medical Center, near the Labor and Delivery Ward.
This class is for all parents in need of extra help and education on resources and information. For information, call Medical Social Work at 968-2303.
Improv Twisted Flicks
Sign up now to travel with McChord Field Community Center to Twisted Flicks at The Improv comedy club Saturday. You’ll see a silent movie with live dubbing from a comedy team of improvisers with audience input.
The cost is $15; call the community center at 982-0718 for more details.
Job Fair
Meet many local employers at a job fair sponsored by the Joint Base Lewis-McChord Employment Readiness Service April 15, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the ACS Annex, Bldg. 2166, on Liggett Avenue and S. 12th. For information, call 966-8325, 967-7287 or 967-3538.
Quilt tribute
The “Lost Heroes Art Quilt,” a 5 1⁄2 by 15-foot contemporary art tribute to the courageous men and women who have given their lives in service to our nation in Iraq and Afghanistan, will be on display at American Lake Community Center April 12 through 16.
The quilt was created by artist Julie Feingold as a non-political work and features 82 fallen soldiers — 50 in the center quilt represent each state in the U.S., with 32 around the border. Photos and descriptions of the heroes ring the quilt. Contact SOS JBLM lewisarmysos@conus.army.mil or 866-963-2538 (IMWE-LEW-MWA/967-7501).
Summer camp time
Join the fun this summer for JBLM’s weekly middle school camps. Registration for youth enrolled in the before- and after-school programs is April 1 at the Middle School/Teen program. Open registration begins May 1 at Parent Central Services, Building 2295 at JBLM Lewis Main and Building 100 at McChord Field.
For information, call 967-4441.
Youth class sign-ups
SKIESUnlimited Youth Academy is taking registrations for a variety of classes in academics, arts, dance, music, life skills, sports and exercise for infants and their parents through teens.
It’s easy to sign up with Child, Youth and School Services and go to WebTrac at JBLMmwr.com to view your choice of classes online. For details, call CYSS at 966-2977.
Bench Press 2011
JBLM Sports, Fitness and Aquatics Branch presents the 2011 JBLM annual Bench Press and Bench Your Weight contests April 2 at Soldiers Field House. Turn in entry forms to McVeigh Sports & Fitness Center front desk, Bldg. 2160.
Pick up entry forms at JBLM Sports & Fitness centers. For more information, call 966-2631 or 967-5869. Career fair
The McChord Field Youth Center at 3032 Dogwood Street behind Carter Lake Elementary will host a career fair Saturday, April 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Discuss a variety of career and school options with local professionals.
Refreshments will be provided at this free event. Call the Youth Center at 982-2203.
Volunteer for Seafair
Seafair is looking for volunteers June 25, July 24 and July 30 for a variety of festival events and programs. Individuals sign up on the website www.seafair.com/volunteer. Groups call or e-mail Eric Corning, (206) 728-0123 ext. 110 or corning@seafair.com. ‘Love your doc’ day
Log onto the Facebook page of TriWest Healthcare Alliance, the company that administers Tricare in 21 western states, and share what makes your doctor so special.
Find the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/triwest, and click on the “Love Your Doc” tab on the left.
Foster parent training
Did you know 69 military children from Joint Base Lewis-McChord were placed in foster care in 2009?
Wouldn’t it be best for military families to become their foster parents?
A partnership between JBLM and the Washington Department of Social and Health Services helps military families take the necessary steps to become foster parents. Classes will begin next month on in Building No. 3 at Camp Murray.
The classes cover the process for becoming licensed foster parents, learning how children arrive at Child Protective Services with DSHS, devising strategies to prevent or minimize acting-out behaviors and strategies to improve adult responses to them.
Orientation is April 1, and classes are held April 4 to 8 and April 11 to 12, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Preregistration is required. Classes are limited to 30.
To register, contact Linda Falcocchio at fali300@dshs.wa.gov or 983-6474.
Bookkeeper wanted
The The McChord Thrift Shop is seeking a part-time bookkeeper to start immediately. Must have knowledge of Quick Books and Microsoft Office. A two-to-four year degree preferred but not required. Responsibilities include processing of payables, receivables, journal entries, and postings. In addition to the above, bookkeeper will also need to be well-versed in data management and financial data analysis. Flexible work schedule. $11-$15/hour DOE. Email resumes to mtsjobboard@yahoo.com Family scholarships Today is the last day for applications for Fort Lewis Family Member Scholarship Fund money. Applications can be downloaded from www.fortlewisscholarship.com. Applicants are encouraged to use the fill-in form.
Family members of active-duty Soldiers, retirees and surviving family members are eligible to receive scholarships without regard to the income level of the family or the rank of the servicemember. The applicant remains anonymous until the process is complete. The Fort Lewis Family Member Scholarship Fund typically awards more than $20,000 per year, which comes from charitable donations from many sources. Applications are judged on a variety of criteria including, but not limited to essay responses, grades, community involvement and leadership. For questions about the scholarship, inquire at ftlewisfamilyscholarship@hotmail.com/. Brewfest at McChord Brewfest returns to the McChord Field Club and Community Center Field today starting at 4:30 p.m. The evening includes samples from the 2011 home-brew competition, local microbrew samples, food, fun and announcement of home-brew competition winners. Miss Jensen? Try Wilson While Jensen Family Health and Fitness Center undergoes renovation, try Wilson Sports and Fitness Center on JBLM Lewis North. All Jensen services, including on-site child care, massage, Health Outcomes on-site nurse educators, gait analysis and free aerobics classes, are now operating at Wilson, Building 11596, D and 41st Division. For information, call 967-7471. Change of command The 6250th U. S. Army Hospital, an Army Reserve unit located on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, will change command April 3. Colonel David G. Thomas will relinquish command of the hospital to incoming Col. Estela Hamblen. At the same time, Command Sgt. Maj. John Jimenez will transfer responsibility as senior enlisted advisor to the commander to Command Sgt. Maj. Gary Myers. The ceremony will be held at the Allen Reserve Center on JBLM Lewis Main. Point of contact is Lt. Col. Ronald Eardley at 966-8724. Lifeguard training Youths ages 15 and older can train now for certified lifeguard summer jobs. American Red Cross is holding two courses April 1 to 3 and April 8 to 10 at Kimbro Pool. A competency swim test will qualify applicants for the course. Certification costs $51.50, which includes a pocket mask, lifeguarding book and certifications. For details, call 967-5026. Kids’ Fest signups The cost is $10 for club members, $15 for non members. Call the club at 982-0718. Children ages 7 to 18 may sign up for a weeklong performance workshop during spring break and perform at the annual JBLM Kids’ Fest. The workshop meets Monday to April 1, 1 to 4 p.m. at Bowl Arena Lanes party room. Instructors Paul and Elizabeth Stierle will teach participants to write songs, skits and jokes, perform dance routines, and assemble costumes and set pieces. The children receive CDs of the music they create. Participants will perform two shows at Kids’ Fest. The cost is $40 per child. Register in person at Bowl Arena Lanes, JBLM Lewis Main. Space is limited. Call 967-6395. Get into the time machine and be whisked to the past and future Thursday at the fest, held at Army Family Covenant Arena and Bowl Arena Lanes at JBLM Lewis Main from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Enjoy free activities, entertainment, displays, bouncy houses and free family bowling. Visit www.JBLMmwr.com. Cooking lessons The JBLM McChord Field Community Center has a spot for you on a trip to Seattle’s Café Lago for a cooking lesson. Trips are April 4 (sign up by April 1) and April 26 (sign up by April 22). The cost is $5 per person for transportation. Call 982-0718 for details and to sign up. Green cleaners Learn to “Clean the Green Way” at McChord Library’s free workshop Saturday at 2 p.m. See demonstrations on easy ways to make air fresheners, cleaners and insect repellents at home. Call 982-3454. Free movies The theater at McChord Field has reopened for free weekend movies. This weekend, see “Tron: Legacy” at 4 p.m. Saturday, “The Fighter” at 7 p.m. Saturday, and “Lilo and Stitch” at 4 p.m. Sunday. For the complete schedule, visit www.JBLMmwr.com. Tot skate Wednesday Parents and their tots can watch a family movie, meet other families and bring strollers out on the skate floor during AFC Arena’s Wednesday stroller and tot skate 9 to 11 a.m. Skates are $1 per person; rollerblades are $2 per person. Call 967-4458 for information. Job recruitment Affiliated Computer Services, Inc, a Lacey Xerox Company, will recruit customer service agents March 29, April 5 and 15 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the JBLM Employment Readiness Program located in the ACS Annex, Building 2166, the corner of S. 12th Street and Liggett Avenue. Start application process at https://acs-inc.evolvondemand.net/offline/1965 Information: Joyce 360-923-8656 or Andrea 360-923-8654. Computer classes Giant Campus offers free training to all DOD ID cardholders. You can get a refresher in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Access and PowerPoint or sharpen your skills in Web design, digital photography, and Facebook. All classes are available online through self paced tutorials. AFAS scholarships Concerned about the soaring cost of higher education for your children? Maybe the Air Force Aid Society can help. Under its General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant Program, AFAS awards $2,000 each to selected applicants. The program continues to be offered to sons and daughters of Air Force active duty, Title 10 AGR/Reservists on extended active duty, Title 32 AGR performing full-time active duty, retired, retired Reservists with 20 or more qualifying years of service, and deceased Air Force members. Air Force spouses (residing stateside) of active duty and Title 10 AGR/Reservists on extended active duty and surviving spouses of deceased members are also eligible candidates.
Don’t think you won’t qualify. For more information and an application, visit the Air Force Aid Society’s website at www.afas.org/. McChord Field USO Stop by the USO on McChord Field located next to the passenger terminal, Bldg 1183.
The USO is open Monday through Saturday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. The USO has a snack bar consisting of donuts, pastries, fruit, sandwiches, coffee and more. There is Interenet access, television and an Xbox. All DOD card holders are welcome and everything is free. Call 982-1100 for more information or www.facebook.com/USOPSA or www.usopsa.org/.
Check smoke detectors Did you check the batteries in your smoke detectors when you set your clocks forward this month?
Installation Management Command safety officials recommend testing smoke detectors at least every four months. Comedy night On Saturday at 6 p.m., Grace Gospel Service will host a comedy extravaganza focusing on Soldiers and families. This event aims at uniting people through comedy with a message. Join us for an evening of fun, music, fellowship and family entertainment, featuring comedians Broderick Rice, Lady D. Hooker and Brad Stine. Call 967-1723. 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 477-0183.