Community Ledger, June 3

Gates and roadwork progress on JBLM

There will be a new street light and pedestrian crossing installed from June 6 to July 9 at the intersection of 41st Division Drive and Stryker Avenue. Stryker Avenue will be closed from 41st Division Drive to just short of 14th Street. Motorists are advised to get on Stryker Avenue. from 41st Street heading south, take a left on Mann Street and another left on 14th Street. Detours will be in place to direct traffic.

The repairs to 4th Division Drive (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 Drive. A right turn on 2nd Division Drive will lead traffic to a right turn onto the paved combat trail that constitutes the detour route and will allow access to 4th Division Drive. Traffic traveling south on 4th Division Drive 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 Division 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.

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 is scheduled for completion in August.

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:

• June 17, DONSA

• July 4, Independence Day

• July 5, DONSA

• Aug. 12, DONSA

• Sept. 2, DONSA

• Sept. 5, Labor Day

Help Special Olympics

The Special Olympics of Washington’s Summer Games are coming to Joint Base Lewis-McChord today through Sunday, 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.

Special Oly softball

Register through Wednesday for Child and Youth Schools and Services Special Olympic softball. The participation fee is $45 for youth ages 8 to 18. The parents’ meeting is June 13; the season is June 14 to July 31.

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 forms from JBLMmwr.com under WebTrac/online registration, CYS Services. Call CYS Services at 967-2977.

Got a great idea?

Got a better way? Make a suggestion today. Do you have an idea or suggestion to save the installation money or improve the quality of operations and services? If so, you are eligible for cash awards for your ideas through the JBLM Army Suggestion Program. Any JBLM employee (military or civilian) may submit a suggestion. Fill out a suggestion form on the ASP website: https://asp.hqda.pentagon.mil/public/default.htm or for more information call 477-1078.

Help restore area

JBLM has the largest contiguous prairie in the Puget Sound region and your help is needed to preserve it. JBLM Fish & Wildlife will be planting native prairie plants On Wednesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p,m. Volunteers are important to ensure all available plugs are planted this year. Any time provided is appreciated. For more information contact JBLM sustainability outreach coordinator at 966-1734.

Triple threat triathlon

JBLM Sports & Fitness presents the 19th annual Triple Threat Triathlon Series June 18, July 16 and Aug. 20. Swim, bike and run your way to glory as you compete for the coveted “triple threat crown.” The series consists of a 250- or 800-yard swim, 15-mile bike and 3-mile run at Shoreline Park on American Lake and on trails at Lewis North.

Register online at JBLMmwr.com; click on WebTrac to view the race schedule. There will be no sign-ups on race days. For more information, call 967-4768.

Family care provider

Looking for a fun, rewarding job? Become a family child care provider and make a difference in the lives of military children and their families. FCC providers earn up to $2,000 a month, may qualify for subsidies, and receive free child care while in training and free resources for your business.

Learn about FCC at the July 5 orientation from 6 to 8 p.m. at the FCC office in Building 2013B. Full-day training classes meet July 11 to 15 and July 18. FCC will provide free child care during the training classes.

Call the FCC office at 967-3039.

Spouse employment

Military Spouse Career Committee invites spouses to become members to provide the Employment Readiness Program direct information regarding their needs for employment (types of jobs, training needed, and economic challenges) to assist in guiding ERP in program services. Meeting is Tuesday at 1 p.m. Call 967-3538, 966-8325 or 967-7287.

Wood cutting permits

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

Installation directory

Joint Base Lewis-McChord units and directorates can obtain the guide and telephone directory at the JBLM Logistics Center, Building 9640 (Property Book Officer), Bay D, on Prescott Ave. just past CIF. The books are on the dock for easy access.

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 Wednesday; the race is June 11.

Units and team representatives must attend the prerace meeting Tuesday, 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.

Golf in Rainier Cup

Join an Army or Air Force golf team to compete in the 2011 Rainier Cup 54-hole team match play over three courses.

Play begins at Whidbey June 24, continues at Joint Base Lewis-McChord Lewis June 25, and finishes at JBLM-McChord Field June 26.

The $115 per golfer entry fee includes three rounds of golf, team uniform, range balls, daily KPs, Friday and Saturday meal and Sunday awards banquet.

Team Army and Team Air Force are open to active duty and family members, Reserve and family members, Coast Guard, DOD civilians and military retirees. Each golfer must have current USGA handicap.

Army golfers, check with Eagles Pride Golf Course for team info at 967-6522. Air Force golfers, check with Whispering Firs Golf Course for team info at 982-4927.

Rugby signups

JBLM Lewis-Main rugby team looking for new and experienced players for this summer’s 7s season. No experience needed, we’ll train new and in-experienced players.

Training Monday and Wednesday evenings at Cowan Stadium from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Call Nick Punimata at 222-1178

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 and 10 workshop, a second is scheduled for June 23 and 24. In July, a second class July 28 and 29 will be added to the original 14 and 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.

McChord Field classes

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.

JBLM Diversity Day

The I Corps Equal Opportunity Staff Office is looking for volunteers to assist with the first annual Joint Base Lewis-McChord Diversity Day observance to take place June 21 at the American Lake Community Center from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will highlight the strengths and achievements of all members of JBLM and its surrounding communities. Dancers, performers and ushers are needed. The planning committee meets every Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Equal Opportunity Office in Building 5164, Utah Avenue. If you would like to participate, call the I Corps Equal Opportunity Staff Office at 967-5012 or 967-3622.

Best friend lunch

June 8 is “Best Friend Day,” at least at Cascade Community Center. Bring your best friend to the club for lunch between 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 8 and you each get $1 off lunch that day. Call 964-0331.

‘Struttin’ Your Stuff’

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.

Dads-daughters dance

The McChord Field Community Center celebrates Father’s Day with a Father-Daughter Dance June 17 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Guests can enjoy games, prizes, appetizers, dessert and deejay music. Each girl receives a wand and crown.

The cost is $16 per couple; each additional daughter costs $7. Tickets must be purchased in advance by June 13 at the community center.

For more information, call 982-0718/0719.

Army Texas Hold ‘em

Play to win in an Army Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament finals will be held Wednesday, 6 p.m. at the Cascade Community Center.

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.

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 Saturday 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.

Bodybuilding contest

Enter the JBLM bodybuilding championship taking place Saturday 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.

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.

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.