Lewis-McChord Communities October 2019 Resident Newsletter

Community Newsletter JBLM | September 2018

LMC Resident Newsletter JBLM | October 2019

Feature Story

Living Green

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Featured Story

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Community Events page 4

Think Pink Live Green

Featured Story

Cancer has touched all our lives in one way or another. When the diagnosis comes in, time stands still as a rush of emotions takes over in that moment and everyone realizes life has changed. We all know someone who has experienced this and begins the fight for their life.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month! Breast Cancer remains one of the most common cancers for women and is projected to double globally by 2040. We all need to be aware, make changes to reduce the risk, get involved to support those who are diagnosed, and help find a cure! Studies have shown a direct connection between “living green� and lowering your risk for cancer. Check out the Think Pink, Live Green campaign at breastcancer.org for more information and tips.

Live Green: By decreasing poor habits and increasing green habits, studies have shown risk factors are drastically decreased.

Think Pink: Get involved and help make a difference!

Join the American Cancer Society for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk (Tacoma), Saturday, October 13th.

Visit: makingstrideswalk.org

Join the American Cancer Society for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk (Seattle), Saturday, October 20th.

Visit: makingstrideswalk.org

Show your Support by wearing pink every Friday throughout October

Living Green

In This Issue Think Pink

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Living Green

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Maintenance Tips

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Community Events

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Spouse Mixer - October Spouse Mixer - November A Night At The Movies Resident Portal Sign Up page 5-6 Seasonal Reminders

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Trick Or Treat!

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JBLM News

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Community Services

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We Need You!

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Calendar Of Events

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Living Green Tips: Living Pink, Live Green Think Pink, Live Green is a way of living that aims to help women reduce their risk of breast cancer or help prevent the disease coming back in survivors. It’s also a way for women living to make the healthiest choices.

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Get regular exercise

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Drink filtered tap water

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Manage stress levels

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Eat small meals

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Eat your fruits & veggies

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Get enough Vitamin D

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Avoid taking extra hormones

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Get a good nights rest/sleep

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Limit red and processed meat

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Know your food & product labels

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Eat good fats (polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats)

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Limit bad fats (saturated and trans fat)

For more tips and information visit: https://ww5.komen.org

District Trash Collection Schedule Have your trash cans curbside by 5:30 AM on your designated day Please Note: If your trash day falls on a holiday, pickup may be delayed by one business day

Monday: Evergreen, Madigan, New Hillside

District Office Hours: Monday - 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Tuesday - 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Wednesday - 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Thursday - 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Friday - 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Saturday & Sunday Closed

Tuesday: Broadmoor, Davis Hill, Greenwood, Parkway Wednesday: All McChord Field Thursday: Beachwood, Beachwood II, Eagleview, Meriwether Landing Friday: Clarkdale, Discovery Village, Hillside, Town Center Centralized Garbage Container Service: • Tuesday: Parkway and Town Center • Friday: Parkway and Clarkdale

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JBLM Main - Bldg. 5290 (12th and Nevada, across from the JBLM Main Commissary)

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JBLM McChord Field - Bldg. 516 (South Gate Rd., behind the BX & McChord Field Commissary

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JBLM Main - Tue - Sat 0730-1600

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JBLM-McChord Field 24/7 Electronic drop off Mon - Sat 0730 - 160

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Closed all federal Holidays

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JBLM Recycling Outreach Coordinator (252) 966-644

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Maintenance Tips

How Can We Help?

Maintenance Requests, Suggestions or Residents Concerns Do you have a needed repair, a suggestion, or a concern? Lincoln Military Housing is committed to enriching the lives of military families through providing quality homes and vibrant communities. Your feedback is an important piece in helping us accomplish this goal, and we want to ensure we provide you with an avenue to initially address your needed repair, suggestion or concern and the process to escalate it, should that be necessary. Below is an outline of our easy Three- Step process for concerns and opportunities to provide feedback.

Three-Step Process for Resident Concerns Step One Identify the issue and contact Lincoln Military Housing: Lincoln At Your Service 24-HR Toll-Free Hotline: 888-578-4141 LincolnServiceTrack.com

Step Two If the issue is incomplete contact Lincoln Military Housing: General Management Office 253-912-2111

Step Three If the issue is still unresolved contact: Government Family Housing 253-966-2888

~ Lewis Main District Office | 253-912-3460 ~ Lewis West District Office | 253-912-3493 ~ Lewis East District Office | 253-912-3485 ~ Lewis North District Office | 253-912-3475 ~ McChord District Office | 253-589-0523 3

Community Events

Spouses Mixer November: Christmas Calendars

Spouses Mixer October: Sugar Skulls

Resident Event Spooktacular Night At The Movies!

October 18, 2019

Join us for a spooktacular night of trunk or treating and movie magic!

Friday, October 18th, event starts at 5pm. * * * * *

This event is for all LMC Residents Sign up through the Resident Portal with your Tenant ID RSVP list opens September 18th at 7AM. Spots are limited / While supplies last.

Complimentary snack box included with every ticket. Snack box includes soda, candy and popcorn

Date: Friday, October 18, 2019 Time: Trunk or treat 5-6pm Time: Movie starts at 7pm Need your Tenant ID number? Please visit your District Office.

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District Information

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District Information

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Seasonal Reminders Changing batteries in smoke

Extended Leave or Vacation

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from your home.

All of the homes in Lewis-McChord Communities are equipped with smoke detectors. You will find detectors on every floor of the home and in bedrooms. Some smoke detectors will be battery operated only and some are hard wired directly into the home with a battery back up. You are responsible for maintaining the smoke detectors in good working order. Please test your detectors regularly and change batteries when it is needed. If you are ever concerned or would like to have your smoke or carbon monoxide detectors checked, just simply call in a work order. ** TIP: A good way to remember your detector batteries is to change then every time you set your clock forward or backward in conjunction with Daylight Savings time and Standard time. Upcoming Daylight Savings End Date is November 4th (set your clocks back one hour).

When leaving your home for an extended period of time (more than two (2) weeks), a Vacation and Extended Absence Form must be completed and given to your District Office. This form can be picked up at any of our District Offices.

Before you leave your home, we strongly recommend that you: 1. Stop mail and newspaper delivery.

2. Leave pets with friends or at a kennel (pets are not allowed to stay in your home during your absence.

ANIMAL CONTROL WILL TAKE PETS LEFT IN HOME DURING YOUR ABSENCE. 3. Unplug all unnecessary appliances such as a TV, coffee maker, or computers.

4. Lock and secure all doors and windows.

5. Turn off water supply line to washing machine.

During winter months: Please call our Customer Service line at 253.912.3500 for special “cold weather” instructions to prevent frozen / broken pipes.

Holiday Decorations

Pet Responsibilities

Halloween Decorations must be removed by Nov 10th.

Halloween decorations consist of Jack O’ Lanterns (carved pumpkins), skeletons, ghosts, spiders and spider webs, spooky decor, witches, scary cats and all related inflatable characters. Please be aware, we may ask that you remove gruesome and overly scary decorations. There may be Service Members recovering from PTSD in your community. Please keep Halloween fun and safe for the entire community.

Pet droppings are odorous, unsightly, and a nuisance. More importantly, they can be a health hazard, especially for children. Therefore, pets must be kept under control so they do not defecate on parade fields, playgrounds, troop formation areas, sidewalks/walkways, common areas, miniature playgrounds of the housing areas, and neighbors' yards. You will immediately clean up droppings when your pet defecates outside of your residence yard.

Fall seasonal decorations must be removed by Dec 10th. Seasonal decorations (Fall) consist of leaves, scarecrows, gourds, whole un-carved pumpkins, natural wreaths, hay bales, corn stalks, etc.

Pet owners are responsible for disposing of their pet's waste, whether the pet is on a leash or in a fenced area. A pet owner who does not properly dispose of his/her pet's waste will be subject to a fine of $25 for each offense plus $5 per day that the violation persists.

Please note, immediate removal may be required of any decorations, alterations, additional or fixtures which are made or installed without Agent’s prior written consent, The premises will then be restored or repaired solely at the cost of the resident.

For more informations regarding holiday / seasonal decorations please contact your District Office.

Droppings in your residence, including your yard, will be removed daily.

With the fall season comes heavy rain, wind and chilly weather. If you have a pet that spends time in the fenced yard, make sure you are taking the best care possible of your four legged family member. * Make sure your pet has shelter from the elements * Make sure your pet has food and water. * Bring your pet in when the weather is extreme.

Remember if its too cold for you, its too cold for your pet. Be kind, bring them inside.

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JBLM News

TRICK OR TREAT Halloween is an exciting time of year for children. Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) would like to take the opportunity to help you make it as safe as possible. Trick-or-treating will take place in JBLM housing areas October 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. Parents are asked to accompany their young children during trick-ortreating and to use caution when crossing roadways. If you are driving, please be extremely careful on the roadways, especially in housing areas and where children are present.

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Treats: Warn children not to eat any treats before an adult has carefully examined them for evidence of tampering. A good meal prior to parties and trick-or-treating will discourage youngsters from filling up on Halloween treats.

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Flame Resistant Costumes: When purchasing a costume, masks, beards, and wigs, look for the label Flame Resistant. Although this label does not mean these items won’t catch fire, it does indicate the items will resist burning and should extinguish quickly once removed from the ignition source.

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Costume Designs: Purchase or make costumes that are light and bright enough to be clearly visible to motorists. For greater visibility during dusk and darkness, decorate or trim costumes with reflective tape that will glow in the beam of a car’s headlights. Bags or sacks should also be light colored or decorated with reflective tape. To easily see and be seen, children should also carry flashlights or glow sticks. Costumes should be short enough to prevent children from tripping and falling. Children should wear well fitting, sturdy shoes. Mother’s high heels are not a good idea for safe walking. Hats and scarves should be tied securely to prevent them from slipping over children’s eyes. Apply a natural mask of cosmetics rather than have a child wear a loosely fitting mask that might restrict breathing or obscure vision.

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Pedestrian Safety: Young children should always be accompanied by an adult or an older, responsible child. All children should WALK, not run from house to house and use the sidewalk if available, rather than walk where ornaments, furniture, or clotheslines present dangers. To keep homes safe for visiting trick-or-treaters, parents should remove from the porch and front yard anything a child could trip over.

Wet leaves should be swept from sidewalks and steps. Restrain pets so they do not inadvertently jump on or bite a trick-or-treater.

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Choosing Safe Houses: Children should go only to homes where the residents are known and have outside lights on as a sign of welcome. Barracks are not authorized. Children should not enter homes or apartments unless they are accompanied by an adult. People expecting trick-or-treaters should remove anything that could be an obstacle from lawns, steps and porches. Candlelit jack-o’lanterns should be kept away from landings and doorsteps where costumes could brush against the flame.

*** Not all resident homes participate in Trick Or Treat, yet choose to leave their porch light on for safety and visibility purposes. Please visit your District Office for a Trick Or Treaters Welcome door sign. Please hang the sign on your door to let resident children know if your home is handing out treats or not participating in the festivities. Thank you. *** 8

JBLM News

GO Lewis-McChord provides convenient, affordable transportation options.

Ride for free around JBLM — even evenings and weekends! Connect with Sound Transit, Pierce Transit and Intercity Transit for travel to Lakewood, Seattle and more.

Most government employees are eligible for a free ride to and from work with a vanpool.

Borrow a bike for use on and around JBLM for up to 30 days.

Want to get to Seattle for around $10? Check out our Facebook page for a how-to video!

fb.com/GoLewisMcChord • GoLewisMcChord.com Welcome to GO Lewis-McChord!

Traffic congestion can be significant on Joint Base Lewis-McChord at key points in the day.

By taking advantage of the GO Lewis-McChord programs – GO Transit, GO Bike, and GO Rideshare – you can save time and money and reduce your impact on the environment.

Be efficient with GO Transit

Driving a personal vehicle on base is a popular method of getting around, and finding parking can be a hassle.

You may have noticed vans driving around JBLM with GO Transit signs. GO Transit is a free transit system that travels between the main areas around base. The system is available to everyone on JBLM, so consider trying GO Transit on your next trip to the Post Exchange, gym, or DFAC. To use GO Transit, visit www.the GOLewisMcChord.com to find the stop closest to you and view the schedule. Once you arrive at the GO Transit stop, stand within five feet of the stop – you may want to give the driver a little wave, especially in low-visibility situations. When you board, tell the driver what stop you want to go to. If your destination requires a transfer, the driver will communicate with the other vehicles to make sure you easily get onto the next vehicle.

In addition to on-base transportation options, GO Transit also connects with off-base locations. Commute Connector in Lakewood provides connections with public transportation to Sea-Tac Airport, Seattle, Lakewood Town Center, Olympia, Lacey, and Tacoma. The GO Transit DuPont stop, located in front of the Best Western Liberty Inn, provides access to restaurants and businesses in downtown DuPont, as well as weekday connections with public transportation to Tacoma and Seattle. Check out our website for details and you can download the free phone app OneBusAway to help you with navigating other transit agencies in the Puget Sound.

Get exercise with GO Bikes

GO Bikes offers an alternative mode of transportation that is perfect for getting outside. This free bike share option allows you to get your exercise and travel at the same time. Bikes are available to active Service members, dependents ages 18 or older, contractors and Department of Defense employees. There are nine locations to check out a GO Bike. Visit www.GOLewisMcChord.com to view the locations. Want a bike fleet closer to you? Contact us at golewismcchord@gmail.com.

Join in with GO Rideshare

If you live off-base, consider commuting with others in a free vanpool with GO Rideshare. Commutes need to be 10 or more miles, and it only takes three riders to start a vanpool. Visit www.GOLewisMcChord.com to contact a vanpool coordinator and learn how to join or start a vanpool.

If you have any questions about the GO Lewis-McChord programs, call (253)-966-3939.

Keep in touch with GO Lewis-McChord! Follow our Facebook at www.Facebook.com/GOLewisMcChord for events you can get to car free around Puget Sound www.GOLewisMcChord.com

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Community Services

Caught On Camera! Spouses Mixer September Save the Date

Follow up on Pinterest for fun holiday ideas.

Here is what you will be able to find this season: * Fun crafts for the kiddo’s * Seasonal Home decorating ideas * Home made gifts * Pet safety * Outdoor gardening * and so much more! join the conversation Like us on Facebook, find us on Twitter, look for us on Instagram and Pinterest, you can even find us on snapchat.

Lincoln Military Housing is not responsible for information from other organizations published in this newsletter.

Community Services Email: lewismcchordcommunities@gmail.com Office Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Closed Saturday and Sunday Community Services Coordinator: Hope Schwickerath Community Services Director: Marcia McDowell

Community Services Mission Statement Our mission is to improve the quality of life for our military residents through programs designed to strengthen personal connections between neighbors, and to partner with like minded local organizations to support this goal.

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Community Services

We are looking for model homes in the following communities.

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The Bricks Greenwood Hillside Madigan Olympic Grove Stony Oak

We would like you to use your home for promotional material, marketing, social media and so much more.

We are asking for images of your living / dining rooms, kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms, entry way and front / back yards.

Community Services Email: lewismcchordcommunities@gmail.com Office Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Closed Saturday and Sunday Community Services Coordinator: Hope Schwickerath

If you are interested please email lewismcchordcommunities@gmail.com for more information. join the conversation Like us on Facebook, find us on Twitter, look for us on Instagram and Pinterest, you can even find us on snapchat.

Lincoln Military Housing is not responsible for information from other organizations published in this newsletter.

Community Services Director: Marcia McDowell

Community Services Mission Statement Our mission is to improve the quality of life for our military residents through programs designed to strengthen personal connections between neighbors, and to partner with like minded local organizations to support this goal.

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District Events Calendar

Lewis-McChord Communities | October 2019 SUN

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National Homemade Cookies Day

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Name your car day

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Fire Prevention Day

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Make A Difference Day

National Dessert Day

National Frankenstein Day

Mischief Night

LMC SPOOKY MOVIE NIGHT! FREE EVENT!!

Frankenstein Friday

Happy Halloween!

DISTRICT OFFICES LEWIS MAIN Lewis Main District Office

Lewis West District Office

Lewis East District Office

Broadmoor, Town Center and Clarkdale

Parkway, Davis Hill, Greenwood and Hillside

Discovery Village, Evergreen and New Hillside

BLDG 5133 - Lewis Main Phone: 253-912-3493 lewiswest@lpsi.com

BLDG 60100A - Lewis Main Phone: 253-912-3485 lewiseast@lpsi.com

District Manager: Lance Chapman Maintenance Supervisor: Dale Kimball

District Manager: Lesley Bonnell Maintenance Supervisor: Dale Kimball

BLDG 5133 - Lewis Main Phone: 253-912-3460 lewismain@lpsi.com District Manager: Angela Cardosa Maintenance Supervisor: Sean Ryan

LEWIS NORTH Lewis North District Office

Meriwether Landing, Beachwood North, Beachwood South and Eagleview BLDG 10400 - Lewis North Phone: 253-912-3475 lewisnorth@lpsi.com District Manager: Jessica Flansburg Maintenance Supervisor: Sean Ryan

McCHORD FIELD McChord District Office All McChord and Madigan BLDG 3209 - McChord Field Phone: 253-589-0523 mcchord@lpsi.com District Manager: Amy VanPevenage Maintenance Supervisor: Joe Mavega

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