Community Ledger, August 19

Gates and roadwork progress on JBLM

Drivers who use the Roy Gate of JBLM should be mindful of an upcoming road closure where North Warren Street crosses Muck Creek at the Roy Bridge.

Pierce County construction crews are rebuilding the existing bridge, and expect the road to be closed for about four months.

The new bridge will have two lanes with paved shoulders and prestressed concrete girders.

Construction will begin as soon as the water in the creek recedes. For more information, call Henry Gertje at 798-6826.

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:

• 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

Burn ban in effect

A countywide burn ban took effect Aug. 8. The ban was declared by the Pierce County Fire Marshal in conjunction with the Pierce County Fire Chiefs’ Association and the Washington Department of Natural Resources, prompted by long-range forecasts calling for continued dry weather.

It is scheduled to expire Sept. 30 and applies to all outdoor burning except for small recreational fires in established fire pits at approved camp grounds or private property with the owner’s permission. The use of gas and propane self-contained stoves and barbecues will continue to be allowed. Persons with approved DNR burn permits are advised to call 1-(800) 323-BURN (2876) for more information.

Put down that cell

The Directorate of Emergency Services has primarily been issuing warnings to motorists who use their cell phones while driving, but warnings have not been sufficient in reducing these violations of state law. Consequently, DES Law Enforcement personnel will begin issuing District Court Violation Notices (i.e., Federal Magistrate Court ticket) for this offense.

This will require the violator to pay a $75 fine or go to court to argue before the magistrate judge. Those who opt to continue using their cell phones while driving must use a hands-free device to keep from being ticketed. Repeat offenders run the risk of losing their installation driving privileges at the discretion of the garrison commander.

Seahawks tix $19

Get a taste of the NFL now with the best buy ever on Seahawks preseason tickets. Buy $19 Vikings or Raiders preseason tickets, or regular season tickets for $60 (300 level) and $80 (100 level).

Buy tickets at two locations: Army Family Covenant Arena in the Leisure Travel Office, Building 2275 at Lewis Main, or Adventures Unlimited at McChord Field, Building 739. Call the LTS at 967-3085 for more information.

Tickets are first-come, first-served. Commanders can arrange to use unit funds and go as a group. Sales are open to all authorized ID cardholders.

Home business fair

The Airman & Family Readiness Center at McChord Field is offering military spouses seeking part-time employment a Home Business Opportunity Fair Sept. 7, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The fair takes place in the Chapel Support Center’s fellowship hall, Building 746, Jackson Blvd. For details, call 982-2468.

McChord Thrift sales

The McChord Thrift Shop Bag Sale will take place Sept. 10 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Buy a 30-gallon bag for $5 and fill it with items from the donation area.

The shop’s quarterly sale will be Sept. 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All clearance items will be an extra 50 percent off. The consignment desk will not be open.

Located next to Adventures Unlimited on McChord Field. Questions? Call 982-2468

CCME scholarships

The Council of College and Military Educators is accepting applications for ten $1000 scholarships to award; five for active duty and five for military spouses. The deadline for scholarship applications to be received is Sept. 1, 2011.

The link http://www.ccmeonline.org/scholarships.aspx provides all of the eligibility requirements and links to the applications.

This is a great opportunity for some of our Soldiers and their spouses to be recognized financially. The school must be a member of CCME. Letters of recommendation are required.

Join Freedom Ride

Join other motorcycle riders for a JBLM Freedom Ride to Mount Rainier and McChord Field for Hot Summer Night Aug. 27.

The ride begins in front of the I Corps Headquarters, Building 2025 at Lewis Main. Pre-inspections, a safety brief and serial assignments begin at 9 a.m. The ride begins at 10 a.m. and is expected to last about four hours.

The first 100 riders to show up receive free bandanas. For a map and route details, visit JBLMmwr.com/freedomride.

Green Dragon Ball

The 23rd CBRN Battalion will host the Pacific Northwest CBRN Conference Sept. 29 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Carey Theater, JBLM, for all Pacific Northwest chemical-branch Soldiers.

The theme this year is “Celebrating Our CBRN Profession of Arms.” Keynote speaker is the CBRN School Commandant, Col. Vance Visser. Human Resource Command. Chemical Branch enlisted and officer representatives will brief Soldiers and conduct interviews. Dress is duty uniform, free admission.

The Pacific Northwest Green Dragon Ball will be on Sept. 30 from 5 p.m. to midnight at the Landmark Convention Center’s Temple Theater Ballroom. Keynote speaker is the 20th Support Command Commanding General Brig. Gen. Leslie Smith. Dress is formal military attire; civilians, formal attire. Social hour begins at 5 p.m.

For more information, call 1st Lt. Peter Ahching or Master Sgt. Demetric Herron at 966-1960 or email peter.ahchingjr@us.army.mil

Customer service jobs

Affiliated Computer Services, Inc, a Xerox company, located in Lacey, will recruit for customer service agents on Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the Airman and Family Readiness Center at McChord Field, Building 551 (Barnes Blvd. across from the Shoppette).

Start the application process at https://acs-inc.evolvondemand.net/offline/1965. For more information, call Joyce at (360) 923-8656 or Andrea Lee at (360) 923 8654.

Walk 4 Life vs. suicide

JBLM will be having a “Walk 4 Life” on Sept. 14, beginning at 6:45 a.m. with the pre-walk message. The walk is designed to build awareness for suicide prevention and provide tools for doing our part as a community to help build resilience in the military Family. The walk begins and ends at the parking lot of the Main Post Chapel (Building 2011 on 2nd and Liggett). Join us as a step out to “Walk for Life!” For more information call the Suicide Prevention Office at 477-0259/0258.

Survivors’ day at lake

Sign up now for the Surviving Family Members Appreciation Day at American Lake Community Center Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Participants receive a free buffet lunch and child care.

The host, JBLM’s Survivor Outreach Program, will provide current information on benefits; representatives from organizations, agencies and assistance teams will be on site to answer questions.

Registration is highly encouraged; call 967-3672.

Triple threat triathlon

JBLM Sports and Fitness presents the last of the 19th annual Triple Threat Triathlon Series Saturday. 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 day. For more information, call 967-4768.

Boeing PGA Tour golf

The Boeing Classic is an official event on the PGA Champions Tour, which features the legends of golf 50 years of age or older. The winner of the 2010 Presidents Award honoring the best event on the Champions Tour. In the tournament’s six-year history, nearly 3.2 million dollars has been raised for the Heart Institute at Virginia Mason Medical Center, the Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason and additional Greater Seattle Charities.

Boeing has designated a military appreciation day with an honor guard and many military events.

The 2011 event will be played Monday through Aug. 28 at TPC Snoqualmie Ridge. Highlights during the week include the Rumble at the Ridge (Monday), the First Tee Youth Clinic (Tuesday) and the Korean Air Pro-Am (Wednesday, Thursday). Tournament competition will take place from Aug. 26 to 28.

For additional information, log on to www.BoeingClassic.com.

UFC 134 action free

An Catch UFC 134 action at no charge at Heroes Lounge inside Cascade Community Center Aug. 27. Fights begin at 6 p.m.; doors open early. Cascade Community Center is located in Building 2400 on Bitar and South Division. For information, call 964-0331.

Football info meeting

An information meeting for intramural football will be held Wednesday, 2 p.m. at Cowan Stadium. The season starts Sept. 12, with a preseason tournament being held Sept. 9 and 10.

Call 967-2912 with questions or for more information.

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 today, 982-2695.

Stair walk for animals

On Aug. 28 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. runners and walkers will race the stairs at the Stadium Bowl, Stadium High school, to benefit animals of Kindred Souls Foundation. Kindred Souls Foundation provides sanctuary to dogs and cats of all ages.

Individual registration is $35 and group registration (pack of four) $125. Register online at www.unleashedatstadiumbowl.org. Stadium Bowl is at 111 N E street, Tacoma. For more information on the foundation go to www.kindredsoulsfoundation.org.

No more Giant Campus

The Giant Campus contract at Joint Base Lewis-McChord expires Aug. 31 and will not be renewed. If you’re a Giant Campus student, you need to retain a copy of your course history by the end of August. Access your course history at www.giantcampus.com/jblm to print for your records. On-site classes will finish by Aug. 26.

For more information, call 967-2472.

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 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.

Ideas needed for JBLM

The JBLM Family Action Plan Conference meets once a year in the fall and would like your ideas for improving the quality of life for servicemembers and their Families at JBLM.

Call 967-3689 or email your idea or issue to jblmafap@gmail.com. The deadline for submissions is Sept. 1.

Are you a Rising Star?

If you have the talent, we have the cash! Auditions for Rising Star is Sept. 1, at 7 p.m. at the Cascade Community Center on Lewis Main. The contest continues Sept. 8, 15 and 22, with the finals Sept. 29.

First place wins $500 and a chance to compete in the televised finals. Second place wins $250 and third place wins $100.

Singers must be active duty military, Reserve or National Guard personnel or their Family members ages 18 and older with a valid DOD ID card.

Visit www.OpRisingStar.com for rules or call the Nelson Recreation Center at 967-2539.

See article in Sports & Leisure, Page B-1.

Career day at Cheney

All job-seeking members of the military Family — veterans from all conflicts, military transitioners, job-seeking National Guard and Reserve forces, wounded warriors, caregivers, military spouses and Family members are welcome to a unique career day in the Summit Club at Cheney Stadium in Tacoma Sept. 2.

Participate in a wide range of activities, from practice interviews through on-site interviews. Talk to hiring managers about available positions and your dream job. Five-minute practice interviews will be taped and played back for professional critiques of job applicants. A webinar is also available for preparation.

Stay for the Rainiers game afterward, seated in a section reserved for career-day attendees, with 750 tickets given away to early-arriving job seekers. Ballpark food and fireworks is on the agenda, along with a Rainiers victory.

Register online at https://www.regonline.com?eventID=984651&rTypeID=508436. For onsite interviews, go to www.regonline.com/HAH_Career_Day_Tacoma.

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.

Family child care jobs

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 an orientation Sept. 6, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the FCC office in Building 2013B. Full-day training classes meet Sept. 12 to 16 and Sept. 19. FCC will provide free child care during the training classes.

For more information, call the FCC office at 967-3039.

It’s Fall Flea Market time

Sell your household goods at JBLM’s Fall Flea Market in the Family, Morale Welfare and Recreation Tent Sept. 10, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost is $24 for two 6 foot tables (or equivalent space) and $36 for three 6 foot tables (or equivalent space).

For more details, send an email to jblmdfmwrspecialevents@conus.army.mil or call 967-6772.

SGMs Association golf

The Sergeants Major Association will host its annual golf tournament to raise funds in support of our Soldiers and their Families.

The tournament will be held at McChord Field at the Whispering Firs Golf Course Sept. 8 at 1 p.m. The cost is $50 for DOD ID cardholders, $65 for those without ID cards, and it covers green fees, 1/2 golf cart, prizes and dinner meal.For more information email Ron Hernandez at ron.j.hernandez@us.army.mil or via phone at 968-7877 or 377-6138.

Free outdoor movie

Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and Families to watch “Despicable Me” Aug. 26, 8:30 p.m. in the sports field outside the Teen Zone at Lewis Main, Building 2295, 12th Street and Bitar Avenue. The movie is free. For more details, call 967-4441.

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.