Community Ledger, June 17

Gates and roadwork progress on JBLM

There will be a new street light and pedestrian crossing installed through 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. Another section of 41st Division Drive will be closed from July 5 to 22 for road work between Ohio/Colorado avenues and Nevada/Tacoma avenues. Closure and detours will be effective from 6 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. during site working hours.

Traffic to and from the residential area west of the intersection of 41st Division Drive and Ohio Avenue will not be affected. Traffic to and from the NCO facility on 41st Division Drive will use the NCO access road to enter and exit the facility. Traffic to and from businesses in the adjacent area will enter and exit via Colorado Avenue.

Reader boards notifying traffic of the upcoming closure and detour will be in place at least two weeks before the scheduled start date.

A repaving and widening project along three-fourths mile of Blaine Avenue between 5th Street and Eagle Circle will begin June 28, with completion estimated Sept. 2. Work hours will be between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Mondays through Fridays.

The stretch will be closed to traffic except to the school and adjacent areas, with guides directing vehicles through the work site.

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.

Railroad Avenue continues to be closed now through June 24 for the I Corps mission rehearsal exercise. Traffic should bypass the Battle Command Training Center until that part of Railroad Avenue reopens June 25.

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 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

• Oct. 7, DONSA

• Oct. 10, Columbus Day

• Nov. 11, Veteran’s Day

• Nov. 14, DONSA

• Nov. 24, Thanksgiving Day

• Nov. 25, DONSA

• Dec. 23, DONSA

• Dec. 25, Christmas Day

• Dec. 26, Christmas holiday

• Dec. 30, DONSA

• Jan. 1, New Year’s Day

• Jan. 2, New Year holiday

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.

Healing horses retreat

The Northwest Horsemanship Center in Fall City, Wash., is hosting a creative retreat for military Families June 24 through 26, in cooperation with the Warrior Transition Battalion, Soldier Family Assistance Center and Military Family Life Consultant program at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. The center offers free equine-assisted therapy. A successful program a year ago focused on returning warriors.

This year’s program spotlights Families of returning warriors to help rebuild partnerships between spouses, reestablish family bonds and help the children express their feelings about their warrior parents’ deployment. Meet a team of professional therapists, American Legion volunteers and professional equestrian instructors. There is no cost to the Families.

Advance reservations are required and space is limited. Learn more by visiting: http://www.nwnhc.com/family_retreats.htm or calling (425) 222-7911.

Triple threat triathlon

JBLM Sports and Fitness presents the 19th annual Triple Threat Triathlon Series Saturday as well as 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.

Soul food feast

Feast on soul food at the National Soul Food Month celebration at the American Lake Community Center Thursday. The buffet is 5 to 8 p.m. and costs $15.95 for adults, $6.95 for ages 4 to 10 and free for ages 3 and younger.

Entrees include barbecued pork ribs, fried chicken and catfish, and southern-style side dishes and desserts. For reservations, call 964-1209.

JBLM town halls

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Garrison will hold town hall meetings June 28 and 29 to discuss feedback from the recent anonymous survey of JBLM employees.

The Lewis Main meeting is scheduled for June 28, 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Carey Theater. The McChord Field meeting will take place June 29 in the McChord Theater from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Come make known your recommendations, comments and concerns.

Customer service jobs

Affiliated Computer Services, Inc, a Xerox Company, located in Lacey, will recruit customer service agents on the following Tuesdays: June 21, 28, July 12 and 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the JBLM Employment Readiness Program in the Army Community Services Annex, Building 2166 at the corner of South 12th Street and Liggett Avenue.

Start application process at https://acs-inc.evolvondemand.net/offline/1965. Call Joyce at (360) 923-8656 or Andrea Lee at (360) 923 8654.

Youth swim lessons

Youth summer swim lesson registration for Kimbro and McChord Field pools is open Monday to Thursday at Parent Central Services.

Register at either Joint Base Lewis-McChord Lewis Main Parent Central, Building 2295, 12th and Bitar or at McChord Field Parent Central in the Customer Service Mall, Bldg. 100, Col. Joe Jackson. Blvd.

The cost per session per child is $20. Call Parent Central Services at 966-2977.

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 Saturday.

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.

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.

Kids learn golf for $99

Juniors can learn golf the easy way with Golf 4 Kids at Whispering Firs Golf Course at McChord Field. Group lessons cost only $99 per person for weekday instructions from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Lessons are taught by the student-centered Life Master LPGA resident professional.

The first group session meets June 27 to 30 for ages 8 to 10. The next session meets July 11 to 14 for ages 1 to 13. Call the pro shop at 982-4927 for sign-up information.

McChord art show

Adults are invited to bring in their creative works June 27 to July 3 for an art exhibit July 5 to 19 at the McChord Library.

The arts and crafts will be on display for the “Midsummer Knight’s Read” summer reading program. Smaller and more delicate works will be placed in a display cabinet.

For more information and entry guidelines, call the library at 982-3454.

M’s ‘U.S. Army Night’

The Seattle Mariners join in celebrating the Army’s 236th birthday with a special event Friday, June 17, U.S. Army Night at Safeco Field in Seattle.

Military discounts are still available for tickets to the interleague game at 7:10 p.m. against the Philadelphia Phillies.

An Army color guard will present the colors and Soldiers will throw out the ceremonial first pitch on an evening the local Major League Baseball franchise says thank you for the Army’s year-round sacrifices.

For up to 25 discounted tickets, visit: www.mariners.com/usarmy and use ARMYSTRONG as the password. For larger groups, call Elizabeth McCloskey at (206) 346-4519 or e-mail emccloskey@mariners.com.

Dads and sons hoops

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

446th to change hands

Colonel William Flanigan will relinquish his nearly four-year command of 446th Airlift Wing to Col. Bruce Bowers in the middle of June.

Flanigan will serve as the Crisis Action Team director at Robins Air Force Base, Ga. Bowers is currently the deputy director, Air Space and Information Operations, Air Force Reserve Command at Robins Air Force Base, Ga.

Flanagan said the job “didn’t feel like work,” while Bowers called his new responsibilities for 2,100 Reservists and civilians performing worldwide missions “a dream come true.” A senior command pilot, he has more than 9,000 military flying hours, including the C-17.

The official assumption of command is scheduled for the morning of July 9 on the Reserve weekend.

Re-enactors wanted

A local Daughters of the American Revolution chapter is looking for volunteers for the Wilkes Monument rededication ceremony July 5 to re-enact in 1841 period clothing Lt. Charles Wilkes’ naval surveying expedition in Puget Sound.

The ceremony will take place at 2 p.m. at the monument on Joint Base Lewis-McChord Lewis North. Passes for access to JBLM to participate are available with prior coordination. Contact Gail Sawyer at 848-3176.

Summer reading

McChord Library activities are scheduled for Tuesdays at 1 p.m. for youth and 3 p.m. for teens starting July 5. Book Patch Library is holding storytimes Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. starting Wednesday. Book Patch activities are Thursdays, 1 to 3 p.m. starting Thursday. Participants can attend activities at both locations.

Call the McChord Library at 982-3454 or the Book Patch Library at 967-5533.

Dads-daughters dance

The McChord Field Community Center celebrates Father’s Day with a Father-Daughter Dance tonight 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.

Youth bowling

Register through July 1 for CYS Services youth bowling. The participation fee is $50 for youth ages 6 to 15. Practice begins July 6.

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.

Ten Miler tryouts

Army active duty personnel tryouts for the formation of the JBLM Army Ten-Miler Team are planned for 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.

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.

Summer youth classes

A SKIES Unlimited Youth Academy has a variety of classes in academics, arts, dance, music, life skills, sports and exercise for infants and their parents through teens.

Register now for summer classes — it’s easy when you sign up with Child, Youth and School Services and go to WebTrac at JBLMmwr.com to view your choice of classes online.

For information, call CYSS at 966-2977.

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.

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.

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.

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.