Community Ledger, May 27

Gates and roadwork progress on JBLM

The repairs to 4th Div. Dr. (beginning at the intersection of East Gate Road and 4th Division Drive) will require the section of roadway from STA 0+00 to STA 42+00 to be closed and traffic rerouted via detour. Traffic entering from the East Gate will be directed to follow East Gate Road to 2nd Division Dr. A right turn on 2nd Div. Dr will lead traffic to a right turn onto the paved combat trail that constitutes the detour route and will allow access to 4th Div. Dr. Traffic traveling south on 4th Div. Dr. will use the same route in the opposite direction.

Other new traffic considerations follow:

Additional traffic control will be required for short duration single lane closures along East Gate Road to allow for a safe work zone at the intersection of 4th Div. and East Gate Road.

During tree falling operations along 4th Division, short duration closures will be required.

No physical training/construction area signage will be posted along the work zone.

Access to ranges along the work zone will be available from approximately STA 44+50.

Access to the combat vehicle wash area will be via the combat vehicle trail.

The D Street Gate on JBLM Lewis North: 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.

A traffic circle at the intersection of A Street and 17th Street on Lewis North is open, however, light poles will not be delivered until late this month. Traffic barrels with lights will mark the roundabout. There will be intermittent traffic delays when the poles are installed, which should take one 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 first phase that involved repairing cracks and potholes is complete; the second phase places an overlay on the road during the night and the project finishes in August. Paving has been completed on 41st Division Road and work on Jackson starts soon.

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:

• Today, DONSA

• May 30, Memorial Day

• June 17, DONSA

• July 4, Independence Day

• July 5, DONSA

• Aug. 12, DONSA

• Sept. 2, DONSA

• Sept. 5, Labor Day

Memorial Day honors

The 2011 Memorial Day ceremony at the Joint Base Lewis-McChord Main Cemetery will be on Monday, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This day is to commemorate the servicemembers who have served and made the ultimate sacrifice in the defense of the U.S.

The 2nd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division will provide the salute battery with six guns; the crews will fire a 21-gun volley.

There will be signs from JBLM gates directing traffic to the cemetery. This is a heavily attended event; attendees are advised to arrive early for seats.

Wood cutting permits

Firewood cutting on Joint Base Lewis-McChord is by permit only. For more information, please contact Forest Resources at 964-2100 or 964-2101.

Reward for pistol

A reward of $500 is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for theft of a stolen M-9 pistol, serial number 115607, from the arms room of Building 3165A, Joint Base Lewis-McChord.

The theft occurred between Oct. 17 and 18, 2010. Payment upon recovery in addition to arrest and conviction.

Anyone having knowledge of the incident, but not wishing to be identified will be briefed on available options for maintaining confidentiality. Call 967-3151 or the Military Police Desk at JBLM, 967-7112.

Golf tournament

The Military Order of the Purple Heart is hosting its annual golf tournament June 25. This event will be held at the American Lake Veterans Golf Course with two tee times — 8 a.m. or 1 p.m. Registration deadline is June 18.

Lunch is complimentary and prizes will be awarded for the longest drive, straightest drive, closest to the pin and hole-in-one.

All requests for information, to include registration forms, can be found at MOPH2011@yahoo.com or by calling (360) 446-5764.

Sound to Narrows

The Intramural Sports Office is organizing military unit-level participation and formation running in the 2011 Sound to Narrows Race.

Units may pick up Sound to Narrows memorandums of instruction at any JBLM fitness center or online at JBLMmwr.com under Race Calendar. Entry deadline is June 8; the race is June 11.

Units and team representatives must attend the prerace meeting June 7, 2 p.m., at AFC Arena, Building 2275, Liggett Ave.

Information is available at Cowan Stadium, Intramural Sports Office, Building 2170, Bitar Ave. or call 967-4768 during weekday business hours.

Army birthday ball

Joint Base Lewis-McChord and I Corps will celebrate the 236th birthday of the U.S. Army and the Profession of Arms June 16, 6 p.m. at the Tacoma Convention and Trade Center. A social hour is from 5 to 6 p.m. Tickets are available for purchase from the I Corps Protocol Office or through brigade sergeants major. The price of the tickets is $40 per person with a choice of chicken or beef entrees.

At the ball the 2011 JBLM NCO/Soldier of the Year, as well as the 1st Sgt. Ordway winner will be introduced. For tickets or more information contact Master Sgt. Matthew Conway at 477-1153.

ASIST classes double

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a two-day workshop that trains you to become an effective caregiver for a person at risk of suicide. It helps you perform suicide first aid and to assist the person at risk to stay safe and to seek further help.

ASIST is an interactive workshop that equips you to recognize invitations for help, how to offer support, review the risks of suicide, apply a suicide intervention model and link the person at risk to community resources.

Evaluations have shown that ASIST is an effective program, increasing a caregiver’s knowledge, skills, and confidence to respond to a person at risk of suicide.

The JBLM Suicide Prevention Office has added a second monthly workshop from June through December. In addition to the June 9/10 workshop, a second is scheduled for June 23/24. In July, a second class July 28/29 will be added to the original 14/15 workshop. All ASIST T-2 workshops will begin at 8:30 a.m. and be held at the JBLM Lewis North Chapel.

Contact the JBLM Suicide Prevention Office in Building 2026, Room 203B for more information or to sign up. Call Art Wienandt at 477-0258 or e-mail arthur.j.wienandt@us.army.mil.

Spouse employment

The Military Spouse Career Committee invites spouses to become members to provide direct information about employment to assist in guiding them through Employment Readiness Program services. Meeting is June 7 at 1 p.m. For information, call 967-3538, 966-8325 or 967-7287.

McChord Field classes

Federal Job Search and Resume class, Thursday; Finding and Applying for DOD Contractor Jobs, June 14; Advanced Interview Skills, June 15; 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. JBLM McChord Field, Airman & Family Readiness Center Annex, Building 551, Barnes Blvd. Please register: 982-2695/2948 or 967-3538.

‘Struttin’ Your Stuff’

Eligible JBLM personnel and family members can compete in the 2011 U.S. Army Festival of the Arts talent competition, “Struttin’ Your Stuff,” by auditioning June 11 at 1 p.m. at Nelson Recreation Center.

All acts and ages are welcome. Submit an entry form to Nelson Recreation Center by June 11 at noon. Entry forms are available for download at JBLMmwr.com under Nelson Recreation Center. For more details, call 967-2539.

Youth golf camps

Register now through June 28 for CYS Services youth golf “First Swing” camps. The participation fee is $25 for youth ages 5 to 15. The first camp meets June 28 to 30, the second meets July 26 to 28, and the third meets Aug. 30 to Sept. 1. Each camp meets 9:30 to 11 a.m. You may be placed on a waiting list if registration is full.

Register at CYS Services Parent Central, Building 2295, 12th and Bitar. You’ll need a full CYS Services registration on file, a current sports physical, shot record, military, DOD or contractor identity card and three emergency contacts.

Download and fill out forms from JBLMmwr.com under WebTrac/online registration, CYS Services. For more information, call CYS Services at 967-2977.

Army Texas Hold ‘em

Play to win in an Army Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament at the Cascade Community Center continues Wednesday. Finals are June 8 at 6 p.m.

Entrants must preregister online to play in the tournament. Go to www.armymwr.com/programs/promotions/texasholdem.aspx for instructions. You must be able to access AKO and DKO to register.

Once you’re in the tournament, weekly sign-in begins at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $6 for a taco dinner. Call 967-2539 for more tournament details.

Wild Waves discounts

Save cash off the gate price with military discount Wild Waves theme park tickets at Adventures Unlimited at JBLM McChord Field. Tickets cost $29 and are first-come, first-served while they last.

Call Adventures Unlimited at 982-2206/2303 for more information.

Arts and craft contest

All eligible artists and crafts enthusiasts are invited to compete in the 2011 Army Arts & Crafts Contest.

Complete entry forms and submit digital images of your work online by June 30 at the contest website: https://artscrafts.fmwrc.army.mil.

For contest rules, visit arts.armymwr.com.

Free UFC 130 action

Catch UFC 130 action at no charge at Heroes Lounge in Cascade Community Center, Nelson Recreation Center or the McChord Field Pub & Deli Saturday. Fights begin at 6 p.m.; doors open early.

Cascade Community Center is in Building 2400 on Bitar and S. Division; for information, call 964-0331. Nelson Recreation Center is located at Building 3168 on 2nd Division; call 967-2539. The Pub & Deli is at McChord Field. Call 982-7200 Friday or Saturday after 4:30 p.m.

Sports physicals

If your teens are assigned to the Adolescent Medicine Clinic, it’s time to get your annual sports or activity physical scheduled. Spaces are now open. They fill up fast so be sure to make yours today. To schedule your teen’s appointment with your Adolescent Medicine Medical Home, call the Tricare Regional Appointment Center at 1 (800) 404-4506.

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.

Ten Miler tryouts

Army active duty personnel tryouts for the formation of the JBLM Army Ten-Miler Team are planned for June 4 and June 25 at 8 a.m. at Sheridan Sports and Fitness Center, Building 3759. Those selected will compete in the Army Ten Miler Oct. 9 in Washington, D.C.

Final team selections need command approval to participate in training and workouts during normal PT times July through September. For information, call the intramural office at 967-4768.

Red Cross volunteers

The JBLM American Red Cross is looking for departments across the base that have interest in hosting youth volunteers from late June to early September. For more information or to request a volunteer, contact 968-1055, Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Bodybuilding tourney

Enter the JBLM bodybuilding championship taking place June 4 at Nelson Recreation Center, Joint Base Lewis-McChord Lewis Main. Entry forms are available for downloading at JBLMmwr.com/bodybuilding2011.pdf.

The championship will feature men’s and women’s open weight classes, men’s masters and women’s figure. Guest appearances include Gabe Moen, 2008 Emerald Cup Champ, and Gerri Deach-Davis, national competitor. The show will cost $5 at the door; ages 15 and under are admitted free.

For more information, call 967-5869 or look online at JBLMmwr.com under Sports & Fitness.

Money University

McChord JBLM personnel are invited to attend a free Money University at the McChord Field Education Center, Building 851 June 7 and 8.

From 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., learn about credit, budgeting, auto insurance, the student loan process, identity theft prevention and more. Topics are based on financial issues relevant to JBLM.

For information, call 967-7166.

‘You’ve got talent’

Youth Center presents “You’ve Got Talent 2011,” a talent show, on June 30. Anyone is welcome to participate. Tryouts are the first four Thursdays in June from 4 to 7 p.m. at the McChord Youth Center, 3032 Dogwood Street: June 2 singing tryouts; June 9 instruments; June 16 dancing; June 23 miscellaneous (magic, comedy, etc.).

Dads and sons hoops

McChord Youth Center invites everyone to compete or watch the “Dads and Sons” basketball game June 18 at the center, 3032 Dogwood St., McChord Field, JBLM.

Webinar for benefits

OneSource Tricare Young Adult webinar is available online. TYA is a result of a provision in the 2011 National Defense Authorization Act that extends premium-based health coverage to eligible dependent children until age 26.

Military parents and dependent children under age 26 are encouraged to review the webinar. It covers who qualifies for TYA, when and where to enroll and what type of coverage to expect.

The webinar is available now by visiting www.tricare.mil/mediacenter and clicking on the TricareYoung Adult Webinar link. For more on TYA, visit: www.tricare.mil/tya.

Civilian pay question?

The JBLM Civilian Payroll Office, located at Building 2007A, Room 106A, has established customer service hours.

Customer service representatives are available from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. daily, or call 966-9013.

Lifeguard positions

Are you over age 16 and looking for a job? Lifeguarding positions are currently available at JBLM. Call 966-1442 for application details. Interested in taking a lifeguarding course? Call 967-5026 for class dates and times.

Youth soccer camps

Register now through June 28 for CYS Services youth soccer camps. The participation fee is $25 for youth ages 5 to 15. The camps are June 29 to July 1, and meet 1 to 2:30 p.m. for ages 5 through 8, and 3 to 4:30 p.m. for ages 9 through 15.

Register at CYS Services Parent Central, Building 2295, 12th and Bitar. You’ll need a full CYS Services registration on file, a current sports physical, shot record, military, DOD or contractor identity card and three emergency contacts.

Download and fill out forms from JBLMmwr.com under WebTrac/online registration, CYS Services. For more information, call CYS Services at 967-2977.

Help Special Olympics

The Special Olympics of Washington’s Summer Games are coming to Joint Base Lewis-McChord June 3 to 5, and the organizers need volunteers.

The state organization has fewer than 25 people on staff, but each year about 10,000 others help them meet their goals and this year it has than half its requirement for the Summer Games.

Anyone is welcome to volunteer. Contact Maj. Steven Clark (steven.e.clark1@us.army.mil), Susie Arnold (sarnold@sowa.org), Anne Marcus (annem0523@gmail.com) or call the Special Olympics office at (206) 362-4949.

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.

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.