Community Ledger, July 22

Gates and roadwork progress on JBLM

The paving work on 41st Division Drive has been completed.

The section of 41st Division Drive previously closed through July 22 for road work between Ohio/Colorado avenues and Nevada/Tacoma avenues is now open to traffic.

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.

A repaving and widening project along three-fourths mile of Blaine Avenue between 5th Street and Eagle Circle is underway and completion is estimated for 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 is 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.

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 repair 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:

• 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.

Installation guidebook

Joint Base Lewis-McChord units and directorates can obtain the JBLM guidebook 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.

Triple threat triathlon

JBLM Sports and Fitness presents the last of the 19th annual Triple Threat Triathlon Series 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 three-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.

Soldier Show coming

See the best show in town Aug. 1 and 2 when the U.S. Army Soldier Show arrives at Carey Theater. Three free performances feature a musical celebration through dance, song and performances by U.S. Army Soldiers for the JBLM community.

Monday’s show is at 7 p.m. and Tuesday’s shows are at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Child care during PCS

Moving? Have kids? If you’re an active duty Air Force member PCSing to or from JBLM McChord Field, you may be eligible for free child care. The Air Force Aid Society pays up to 20 hours of child care for each eligible dependent child. Certificates are good for within 60 days of PCS. Call the Airman and Family Readiness Center at 982-2695 for details.

Free app for FMWR

The JBLM MWR Mobile App has just been updated! Look for GPS directions to your favorite MWR facility in the Directory and the MWR Mobile Hours of Operation page. An Android version is coming soon! Visit itunes.apple.com/us/app/jblm-mwr to download your free app.

For young wrestlers

Register through Sept. 4 for CYSS youth wrestling. The participation fee is $60 for youth ages 5 to 15.

Register at CYSS Parent Central, Building 2295, 12th and Bitar. You’ll need a full CYSS 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 CYSS at 967-2977.

Waiting on Warriors

Is your Family member deployed, unaccompanied, TDY, TAD, or away, etc...?? Please join Waiting on Warriors for fun and fellowship at Four Chaplains Memorial Chapel, 9120 Transmission Line Road, JBLM, Tuesday, Aug. 9 from 5:30 to 8 p.m.

Limited free CYSS child care on site. Bring proof of CYSS enrollment or your CYSS swipe card if you have one. Our theme is Karaoke Night. We will have Panera catering for dinner. Chapel NeXt will be providing the main dish, if you’re able please bring a dessert. WOW is sponsored by Chapel NeXt. RSVP to Carolyn Clanton, deployedfamiliesjblm@yahoo.com. Open to all branches of service and all Family members.

Hot cars and bikes

Beat the heat in a cool way with the Hot Summer Night auto and motorcycle show Aug. 27 at JBLM McChord Field. The party at Heritage Park overlooking the airfield starts at 4 p.m. and features live rock music with the 56th Army Rock Band and Whiskey River. Barbecue dinners and beverages are available for purchase.

If you have a car, truck or motorcycle you wish to enter to compete for first, second or third place, entry is free on-site before the show. For more information, call 982-0718/0719.

Customer service jobs

AffiliatedComputer Services, Inc, a Xerox Company, located in Lacey, will recruit customer service agents Aug. 16, from 11 a.m. to 3 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.

Open mic at the Bistro

The Bistro at Russell Landing features live music Saturdays from 6 to 9 p.m. at Open Mic Night. Want to perform?

Dinner reservations are available. Call 964-2813.

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 next group session meets Monday to Thursday for ages ages 5 to 13. Call the pro shop at 982-4927 for sign-up information. (See article in Sports & Leisure Section, Page B-1.)

AAFES stocks improve

During the last six weeks the Exchange and Shoppettes have run out of stock in a variety of items because of shipment problems related to a new software program the distribution center implemented. AAFES General Manager Patrick McGhee is pleased to announce that the software program has been corrected. JBLM Shoppettes are fully stocked and the Main Exchanges’ stock assortment is improving with trucks arriving daily.

McGhee appreciates customers’ patience and hopes to see them shopping again at both JBLM Main Stores and all AAFES facilities.

Youth soccer signups

Register through Aug. 11 for CYSS youth soccer. The participation fee is $45 for youth ages 5 to 15.

Register at CYSS Parent Central, Building 2295, 12th and Bitar. You’ll need a full CYSS 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, CYSS. For more information, call CYSS at 967-2977.

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.

Be an Army warrant

The warrant officer briefs are held every Tuesday at noon at Evergreen Theater, Building 3405 on 2nd Division Drive. To see whether you have the qualifications, call or e-mail Chief Warrant Officer 3 Adam Pollett, 590-3242, Gordon.pollett@usarec.army.mil or Sgt. 1st Class James Grant, 590-3244, james.grant2@usarec.army.mil.

There will also be briefings at Stone Education Center on Thursday at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Basketball academy

Register through July 29 for Child and Youth School Services Anthony Slater Basketball Academy from Aug. 1 to 3 at the Teen Zone, JBLM Lewis Main. The fee is $60 for youth ages 5 to 18.

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

New 1-37 FA leader

The 1st Battalion, 37th Field Artillery Regiment will conduct a change of command ceremony on Friday, July 29 at 1 p.m. on Watkins Field, Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Lieutenant Colonel Jon P. Moore will relinquish command of the battalion to Lt. Col. Rory A. Crooks. The inclement weather location is Wilson Sports and Fitness Center, JBLM Lewis North.

Summer reading

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

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

Youth 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.

Camp JBLM 2011

Registration is open through Saturday for the day camp portion of the 2011 Exceptional Family Member Camp JBLM on Aug. 20 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The camp is open to all Joint Base Lewis-McChord Families with exceptional family members. The overnight camp Aug. 19 to 21 is full.

Activities will include fishing, crafts, karaoke and nature hikes. A barbecue lunch will be available to all day camp participants. Registration packets are available in the EFMP office at Army Community Service in Waller Hall or online at www.jblmmwr.com/pdf/acs/efmp/RegistrationEFMPCampJBLM11Website.pdf.

Return the completed registration packet to the ACS EFMP office, scan and e-mail it to JBLMIMCOMDFMWREFMP@conus.army.mil or fax it to 967-1034.

EFMP carnival coming

Free food, school supplies, information and fun! Join us at the Chapel Support Center, Building 747, Aug 26 from 4 to 6 p.m.

Agencies serving special needs Families stationed on JBLM will be on hand to provide information and answers to your questions. Come out and enjoy the fun; bouncy castle, food and school supplies available while they last.

Reservation required. Call by COB Aug 19, 982-2695.

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.

Texas Hold’em tourney

Play to win in a Texas Hold ‘Em tournament series at Nelson Recreation Center Wednesdays with the finals in mid-September. Doors open at 6 p.m.; play begins at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $6 per week for each player. For details, call 967-2539.

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.

Youth golf camps

Register for Child, Youth and School Services youth golf “First Swing” camps. The participation fee is $25 for youth ages 5 to 15. The next camp meets Tuesday to Thursday, and another 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 CYSS Parent Central, Building 2295, 12th and Bitar. You’ll need a full CYSS 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, CYSS. For more information, call CYSS at 966-2977.

Wood cutting permits

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

Computer training

Computer/ Electronic Accommodation Program (CAP) training will be held in Letterman Auditorium, Madigan Army Medical Center, Aug. 11 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 2:30 p.m.

This training will provide information on free assistive technologies and related services, for individuals with, visual, hearing, dexterity, and cognitive disabilities. Supervisors and employees with impairments who require assistance (interpreters, etc) during these training sessions should contact Ronnie Jones at 966-0500 prior to attending training.

Nisqually FMC physicals

The Nisqually Family Medicine Clinic will conduct school and sports physicals for children ages 5 to 18 years of age July 29, and Aug 5, 12, 19, 26, from 1 to 3:20 p.m.

Parents must accompany children under 18 and bring child’s shot records, school and CYS forms to the appointment, filled out prior to the appointment. Arrive 30 minutes early, and dress your child in shirt, shorts and shoes.

Physicals are scheduled on an appointment basis only; no walk-ins will be allowed. To schedule appointments, call 966-9858, Option 1, or the Tricare appointment line at 1 (800) 404-4506. Children must be registered in DEERS and if 10 and older, must have a valid I.D. card. POC: Mr. Billy Thomas at 477-0803.

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.