September 2013 JBLM MWR e-Focus

FOCUS Joint Base Lewis-McChord Family and MWR fun, food, travel & well-being guide

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CONTENTS FOOD & FUN

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FAMILY & THE HOMEFRONT

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ADVENTURES

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FEELIN’ GOOD

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LEARNING & EARNING

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American Lake Conference Center opens; book your event through central catering; eat out together more often

Sign up youth for fun classes; register for Domestic Violence Conference; take free parenting and marriage classes

Stay active outdoors during fall with kayaking, hiking, biking, sightseeing and more with ODR trips!

Get involved with JBLM races, fitness boot camp, intramural sports, free aerobics classes and more

Photos by Ken Dietiker

Get free, confidential financial help; learn what your library card can do for you; access free tutoring

Join us for Oktoberfest Saturday, Oct. 5 — you’ll find German-themed music and entertainment, traditional German food and bier, Volksmarch and pony rides, plus free hay rides and more! Call 253-477-4299 for more information.

FROM THE COVER Shifting your focus back to school

The new school year brings its own fast pace and excitement for Families. Read about new opportunities and events for everyone embarking on the road to autumn.

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Back-to-school time brings Read a Book Day & more observances to JBLM With each September comes the first day of school — a day of excitement and perhaps a little anxiety. Those of us at Family & MWR wish you the best of back-to-school seasons and invite you to celebrate a few September observances with us: Read a Book Day is Friday, Sept. 6. Plus, September is National Library Card Sign Up Month and home to Banned Books Week (page 29).

The Teen Zone is hosting a 2K13 and Kinect tourney in celebration of National Video Game Day Thursday, Sept. 12. For details, see page 15.

In honor of Self-improvement Month, enroll in a Family Advocacy Program class to improve your parenting skills, marriage or stress level (page 18), and visit a JBLM gym for a health and fitness overhaul (page 24).

There are other upcoming special events — Operation Rising Star, Fall Flea Market, Oktoberfest and more, all on page 8. Plus, the American Lake Conference Center is reopening to host your special events (page 12), and we have new plans for your Family & MWR eateries on page 6.

After you visit one of these facilities or events, please share your experiences with me at http://ice.disa.mil.

William E. Harvey Director, Family & MWR at JBLM

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Joint Base Lewis-McChord Family & MWR Director, Family & MWR

William E. Harvey

Creative director Toby Bartley Promotions director

Kelly Wetzel

Editor & graphic designer Writer/graphic designer Contributors

Kimberly Rowe Patti Jeffrey

Mary Cron

Contributing photographers Argosy Cruises, Ursula Buford, Ken Dietiker, Patti Jeffrey, Christopher C. Klutts & MWR Brand Central Send submissions to kimberly.a.rowe12.naf@mail.mil.

For commercial sponsorship or advertising inquiries, off-base businesses should contact Carly Michael at 253-966-2256 or 253-324-0562.

The JBLM “FOCUS” is an unofficial information source published monthly. All activities described herein, which are open to authorized patrons and, where applicable, guests, are subject to change; contact the activity for confirmation. Opinions are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent Family & MWR, Joint Base Lewis-McChord or any U.S. government entity. The use of a commercial sponsor logo or mention of a commercial sponsor or other organization does not constitute U.S. government endorsement. Submissions are welcome but may be edited for accuracy, clarity and style.

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*On approved credit to qualified customers through your participating Toyota dealer and Toyota Financial Services. Not all applicants will qualify. Eligible customers must be in current active duty status in the U.S. Military (Navy, Army, Air Force, Marines, National Guard, Coast Guard and active Reserve) or a U.S. Military inactive reserve that is part of the Individual Ready Rea Reserve, Selected Reserve and inactive National Guard. Rebate offered by Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. Rebate will be applied on lease contracts, first toward amounts due at lease signing or delivery, with any remainder to the capitalized cost reduction or toward the down payment on finance contracts. Finance or lease contract must be executed by January Janua 3, 2013. One rebate per lease or finance transaction. Not compatible with the Toyota College Graduate Program. The Military Rebate Program is subject to change or termination at any time. Some restrictions apply. Program may not be available in all states. See participating dealer for details. Toyota Financial Services has not reviewed and is not responsible for any other offers in this ad. Toyota Financial Services is a service mark of Toyota Motor Credit Corporation. Š2012 Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc

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o matter how wonderful your Family or roomies are at home, everyone needs to go out for a meal together every so often.

Eating together is often the glue that makes working or living together work out much more nicely.

Some MWR dining spots cater to adults, but many MWR eateries are also kid-friendly, with food and menus that consider children’s appetites.

For instance, the McChord Club has a German buffet Thursday, Sept. 19 that’s popular with Families. It’s served from 5–9 p.m. and includes all your favorites. The price is $6.95 for ages 4–10 and $16.95 for adults. Reserve your spot by calling 253-982-5581.

Another child-friendly locale is Battle 6

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Bean Café at AFC Arena — a perfect combo with skating right outside the eatery.

Families like to come out on weekends for inexpensive skating combined with their favorite type of lunch or dinner.

Battle Bean Café offers a variety of food to share among the kids, including 16-inch pizzas, nachos with cheese and chili, hot dogs, Polish sausages and pretzels. Sweets include pastries, muffins and cookies.

Groups also get a kick out of bowling. Bowl Arena Lanes is across from the skate arena, with plenty of large tables for snacking and dining. Children have plenty to choose from on the menu, including grilled cheese sandwiches, quarter-pound hamburgers, hot dogs, pizzas, tuna sandwiches, corn dogs, chicken tenders, onion rings and much more.

If you’re at McChord, Sounders Lanes

Bowling Center offers chicken strips, cold and hot sandwiches, ice cream cones or cups, plus pizzas, corn dogs and hot dogs.

It’s located at 737 Jackson Blvd.

Savor fresh lunches Whether you have time to enjoy a sitdown lunch or just a few minutes to pick it up and go, try our diners at JBLM! The Bistro at Russell Landing offers gourmet sandwiches, burgers, soups and salads, plus several tasty pasta dishes.

Dine outside on the patio overlooking American Lake or call the Bistro ahead for curbside service at 253-964-8837.

When you’re in the McChord neighborhood, drop by Globemaster Grill for Wednesday’s “Hump Day” lunch special: Burgers, fries and a soda are $5 for club members and $6 for nonmembers. The Hump special is served from 11 a.m.– 1 p.m.

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The grill is located inside the McChord Club at 700 Barnes Blvd.

It’s also worth a trip to Whispering Firs Golf Course for giant burritos, tacos, soups and salads made to order at Habañero Mexican Grill at McChord Field.

For burgers that fill you up, try the Caddy Shack at Eagles Pride Golf Course off I-5 at Exit 116.

If you’re age 18 or older, try out the Warrior Zone’s lunches! Order richly laden sandwich wraps, heavily topped flatbread pizzas, chicken salads, flatbread and gourmet sandwiches, quesadillas, wings and sliders.

It’s located on the corner of 17th and D streets at Lewis North.

For full menus, visit JBLMmwr.com under dining.

Make time for a Family or friends lunch or dinner out and enjoy being together!

merican Lake Conference Center, The Bistro at Russell Landing, the McChord Club, JBLM golf courses, bowling centers and coffee shops are upping the ante on food service.

Enter a new professional culinary staff with the aim to provide consistently prepared, cooked and baked food fresh each day and at each venue.

Business Operations Director Roger Disbrow heads the team with executive chef Jason Barnett, which also includes sous chef John Presto and pastry chef Drenda Gargus. House chefs, such as Randy Mulder at The Bistro at Russell Landing, work closely with the team.

Together, the team is: Providing comprehensive catering menus that include themed buffets, plated meals, hors d’oeuvres and other meals. However, guests are not limited to the listed menus. Any menu can be created and budgeted to the needs of the customer.

Revamping all house menus to include variations on tested favorites at different locales. For instance, the Lebanese pizza at the Warrior Zone is a big hit with younger Service members.

At The Bistro at Russell Landing, the new Lebanese flatbread appetizer is presented as a variation.

Similarly, the Portuguese sausage hamburger introduced at the Caddy Shack at Eagles Pride Golf Course is now being served at the Bistro.

Each menu will remain distinctive while adapting favorites proven to be popular among similar patrons.

Introducing in-house bakery items to MWR eateries, such as Battle Bean Coffee locations, Café Lancelatte and The Bistro at Russell Landing. The pastry chef bakes muffins and pastries to

be sold at the coffee shops, as well as desserts for the Bistro and cakes for catered functions.

Providing fresh, hand-cut meats for menus and progressive cooking for buffets. All guests will experience freshly prepared buffet items, whether they’re the first or last in line (rather than cooking all the buffet items at once and reheating until served).

Setting operating standards throughout MWR eateries, which include presentation and quality of food served, preparation, checklists, sanitation, staff cross-training and more.

Planning all events through the new one-stop catering service. Event planning is now completely customer-oriented; you only need to make one call to get your event planned from beginning to end. A catering representative will even come to your place of work or can meet you outside of office hours when you call 253-964-1209.

Turn to the feature on pages 12 and 13 to learn more about one-stop catering.

Patti Jeffrey

Executive chef Jason Barnett is leading a team of culinary experts in setting new dining standards at all MWR eateries.

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Food and beverages are available for purchase. You must be ages 18 and older to enter the Warrior Zone.

If you’re 18 or older and want to compete for the title of first, second or third place, get your entry online at JBLMmwr.com or pick it up at the Warrior Zone on the corner of 17th and D street. Bring your completed entry with you to the Sept. 5 audition.

For audition details, call 253-477-5756.

Kick off pro football season with a barbecue at the Warrior Zone

Watch NFL Sunday Ticket at your choice of three JBLM locations!

You have three great places to get out and kick up some fun Sundays!

NFL Sunday Ticket games are showing all season long at: • The Caddy Shack at Eagles Pride Golf Unfortunately, promotion Course (exitthis 116 off I-5).won’t Get be in available on 25¢ at Caddy Shack. wings, beverage specials and prizes!

(Details: 253-964-2792) • The Warrior Zone at Lewis North, located on the corner of 17th and D streets. (Details: 253-477-5756) • Heroes Lounge at Lewis Main, inside Cascade Community Center at 2400 Bitar Ave. (Details: 253-964-0331)

Will you be the next Rising Star?

Check out the pipes on the most talented JBLM singers at the Operation Rising Star contest! Come out to the Warrior Zone at Lewis North Thursdays starting Sept. 5 at 7 p.m. to see the opening auditions. Chosen contestants will select songs based on the week’s theme; the final round is Sept. 26.

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It’s finally here — pro football’s starting Thursday the 5th! Celebrate the season in a big way at the Warrior Zone’s Kickoff Barbecue Sunday, Sept. 8.

Watch every game while showing off your team spirit — wear your favorite team colors and gear. Also get in on tailgate games while you chow down and choose from eight brews on tap.

For more info, call 253-477-5756.

Enjoy a Polynesian luau, band and show at the McChord Club Experience a slice of Polynesia with dinner and dancers Saturday, Sept. 14 from 6–9 p.m. at the McChord Club!

The menu includes an open-roasted glazed pig, tiki-tiki chicken, mahi mahi, aloha sweet potatoes, desserts and more.

Tickets are available at Leisure Travel Services, 2275 Liggett Ave. at Lewis Main.

For details, call the club at 253-982-5581.

Play to win at one-day Texas Hold ‘Em tourney The McChord Community Center invites you to sign up for a one-day Texas Hold ‘Em Saturday, Sept. 21. Your $18 buy-in gets you in the game, covers your chips and includes a light buffet. Prizes

include $500, $400 and $300 gift cards.

Registration begins at 1 p.m. at the McChord Club/Community Center. Play starts at 1:30 p.m.

The McChord Club/Community Center is located at 700 Barnes Blvd. at McChord Field.

For more details, call 253-982-0718.

Buy or sell household treasures at Fall Flea Market

Drop by Heroes Lounge for fun nights Have you been over to Heroes Lounge lately? With 16 cold brews on tap, free darts and pool, Heroes is a happening place to be!

Make it a point to experience what Heroes Lounge has to offer, including: • Saturday karaoke and deejay dancing from 9 p.m.–1 a.m.

Find decor for your home or unique clothing, trinkets or other home items at the Fall Flea Market inside the MWR Fest Tent Saturday, Sept. 21.

A tentful of treasures will be for sale, and you can shop till you drop from 9 a.m.–2 p.m.

If you want to sell your household to sell6-foot your unwanted items is goodies, Place rent two tables, two open full.and Please stay tuned forfor the spaces or anow table an open space next flea market event to rent your $24. Three 6-foot tables or spaces cost space, be surecombinations to stop by to find $30. Rent upand to three of a each. (No crafts or resale merchandise few treasures.is allowed.) Email SpecialEvents@JBLMmwr. com for an application.

Call 253-967-6772 for more information.

The MWR Fest Tent is located next to Bowl Arena Lanes off Liggett Avenue at Lewis Main.

• Free bar bingo Wednesdays 7 p.m.

Unfortunately,atthis event with any purchase. has been canceled.

Come out to watch UFC 165 at two locations

If you had fun last year, you’ll have a blast this year — come out for the annual Oktoberfest party in the MWR Fest Tent at Lewis Main Saturday, Oct. 5 from 11 a.m.–9 p.m.

You’ll see more games for kids, such as free hay rides, foam sword matches and pony rides. Participate in the Volksmarch from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. to work up a big appetite, and dance to live stage band entertainment while you enjoy German

Ages 18 and older can watch UFC 165 fights at no charge Saturday, Sept. 21 at one of two locations at JBLM — Heroes Lounge or the Warrior Zone.

Heroes Lounge is located at 2400 Bitar and S. Division at Lewis Main, and the Warrior Zone is at the corner of 17th and D streets at Lewis North. Doors open early; come by for a great time!

• Free darts and pool Wednesdays and Thursdays starting at 4 p.m. and Fridays at 3 p.m.

Heroes Lounge is inside Cascade Community Center at 2400 Bitar & S. Division at Lewis Main. For more details, visit JBLMmwr.com.

Get lunch and a cut Want a quick trim or haircut while you’re out at Cascade Community Center for lunch or after work? Stop by Kim’s Barber Shop conveniently located just inside the front entrance.

Kim’s Barber Shop is open to all personnel. For more information, call 253-964-4546.

Celebrate Oktoberfest at JBLM!

food and beverages.

Watch for more details at JBLMmwr.com on the Oktoberfest webpage.

Plan now to attend October Fire Safety Fair The JBLM Department of Emergency Services and Family & MWR present a Fire Safety Fair Saturday, Oct. 12 in the MWR Fest Tent next to Bowl Arena Lanes on Liggett Avenue at Lewis Main.

From 11 a.m.–2 p.m., receive free hot dog lunches and giveaways, play games, learn how to prevent fires in your home and pick up fire safety tips.

Call 253-477-4299 for recorded information.

The McChord Club treats its members right What’s the advantage of being a club member? Reduced-price and free perks, that’s what! See what’s just for club members at McChord Field this month: • Free appreciation luncheon from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25.

Family members pay $5.

• Two-for-one steak night Friday, Sept. 27 from 5–8 p.m. Get two complete steak dinners for $18.95. Menu options are available for nomembers.

• Two meals for the price of one at Globemaster Grill every Tuesday from 11 a.m.–1 p.m.

• Bingo each Friday in Globemaster Grill.

Cards go on sale at 5 p.m.

• Free food every Friday from 5–6 p.m. in Globemaster Grill.

Join the club today! All JBLM active duty, civilian personnel, their Families, retirees, Reserves and National Guard are eligible. Call 253-982-5581 for details.

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The golf season is still going strong! Come out to Whispering Firs at McChord Field for specials and September tournaments: • Active duty personnel only pay $11 for greens fees all day on Patriots Day, Wednesday, Sept. 11.

• Enter the Hot Summer Night tourney Friday, Sept. 20 — one of the last days of summer! Enjoy a barbecue at 7 p.m. and tee off at 8 p.m. (times depend on sunset). Golf nine holes with a glow ball and cart. The cost is $40 per player.

• Get in on the JBLM Golf Championship Sept. 21–22. The championship starts Saturday at Eagles Pride Golf Course at 8 a.m. and continues Sunday at 8:30 a.m. at Whispering Firs.

For more details, call Whispering Firs at 253-982-4927. The monthly special may not be used for tournaments or outings.

Enter golf scramble Have fun playing in the CG’s Payday Scramble at Eagles Pride Golf Course. If you’re an ID cardholder, you and your friends can enter the five-person scramble on Friday, Sept. 6 at Eagles Pride with a 1 p.m. shotgun start.

The cost is $30 per person and includes your greens fee, cart rental and a chance to win prizes. You can enter as a team or be placed on a team if you enter individually.

The entry deadline is Wednesday, Sept. 4.

For more information, call Eagles Pride at 253-967-6522.

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BLM bowling centers promote the idea that anyone can join a league, no matter what your skill level or age is.

At Sounders Lanes (McChord Field), leagues are starting now! Choose from: • Sunday Mixed Fours pinsplitters league at 5:30 p.m. with at least one female per team.

• Monday Women’s league at 9:30 a.m. with three women per team; Mixed Fours league at 6:30 p.m. with at least one female per team.

• Tuesday AREWs league at 9:30 a.m. with four women per team; Tin Cup league at 6 p.m. with four-person teams.

• Thursday CES league with four-person teams at 4:30 p.m.; Mixed Fours league at 7 p.m.

• Friday Mixed Fours league at 6:30 p.m. with at least one female per team.

• Saturday Juniors and Bumpers leagues; sign up Saturday, Sept. 7 at 10 a.m. with free Family bowling during signups. Youth leagues begin Saturday, Sept. 14 at 9:45 a.m.

Bowl Arena Lanes at Lewis Main is currently signing up for leagues on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday evenings; Friday Night Moonlighters, and Saturday

morning youth league.

If you wish to join a league, stop by the front counter or call Sounders Lanes at 253-982-5954 or Bowl Arena Lanes at 253-967-4661.

Compete in team bowling Want to compete with other bowlers?

Enter Sounders Lanes’ 9-Pin No-Tap Team Tournament Saturday, Sept. 14. Check in at noon. Call 253-982-5954 to for details.

Bowling specials for everyone Get in on discounts and deals at both bowling centers, such as: • 75¢ Mondays with 75¢ shoe rental for seniors and retirees at Bowl Arena Lanes.

• $1.50 pizza, $1.50 soda and $1.50 bowling each Wednesday at Sounders Lanes

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• All-you-can-eat pizza and bowling every Wednesday from 6:30–8:30 p.m. at Bowl Arena Lanes for only $10.

• Pizza, soft tacos and bowling special every first Wednesday at Bowl Arena Lanes. This month’s special is Sept. 4 from 6:30–8:30 p.m. The cost is $10.

• Thunder Alley at Sounders Lanes Friday and Saturday nights.

Look for the details under bowling at JBLMmwr.com.

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total transformation in party and event planning has arrived at JBLM. The new American Lake Conference Center — featuring its one-stop catering service — is taking off like a rocket. Both the new facility and the catering operation are aiming straight toward first-class service and status.

Amazing space and view Caterer Amy Parris sweeps her hand toward one of the spacious rooms as she explains: “This place isn’t just for serving catered food, though. It’s a real conference center ready to handle any function — team-building events, dances, promotions, workshops, bazaars, weddings, change of command ceremonies, you name it!”

Indeed, the conference center is completely outfitted for any type of event. According to Tammy Hite, ALCC manager, the rooms can be reconfigured to allow multiple events to be held at the same time in adjacent areas with no noise spill.

State-of-the-art projectors and screens, integrated sound systems, sliding walls, portable bars, a food delivery system, The grounds at American Lake Conference Center are perfect for lakeside entertaining, including a dock, pavilion and conversational seating area around a fire pit.

ADA compliance and more make ALCC comparable with the best conference centers anywhere.

“Think of it as movable, versatile space,” Hite says. “You won’t be able to tell there’s a completely different function going on next door, even when the sound system is in use.”

Even with all that, ALCC’s most attractive feature immediately captures the eye. Both upper and lower levels command a sweeping view of American Lake.

Combine the view with a lakeside flower garden, gazebo, conversation area around a fire pit, flagstone walkways and a new dock outside the lower-level sunroom, and you have perfection.

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in place and have set new standards throughout our eateries,” says Roger Disbrow, Business Operations Director.

“Our guests can expect the same quality experience every time, no matter which location is catering their event.”

Jason Barnett, executive chef, adds, “Our vision is to give you the best available menus that we create in-house. We’re taking it all to the next level — the preparation, presentation and quality — we’re setting the same high standards at each location.”

With the integrated planning system, managers at other venues, such as The Bistro at Russell Landing or Eagles Pride Golf Course, can access the catering schedule to see what’s being planned at their facility in coming months.

For more information or to inquire about booking your function, call 253-964-1209.

American Lake Conference Center is located at 8085 NCO Beach Rd. at Lewis North.

When you’re handed the responsibility of planning an event, you won’t need to call around JBLM for availability or wonder if you chose the right menu or spot.

All you’ll do is call the central catering office and arrange to meet with a caterer.

The time and location will be at your convenience, even if you want to meet at your office or after work hours.

MWR’s centralized catering office can provide services for any JBLM customer, whether you’re planning an intimate wedding or a unit party. Events can be catered at most MWR food locations.

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Classes are offered by certified USA Gymnastics coaches for ages 2-and-ahalf to 18 and include parent/toddler sessions and classes from beginner through advanced gymnasts. Flipz 4 Kidz is a traveling tumble bus for youth ages 1–6 who are enrolled in child development centers (children must be walking). The mobile gymnas-

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ing Academy, you’ll build leadership

ready for a structured class. Children

traits, responsibility and more. Both

develop gross motor skills, self-confi-

beginners and experienced students ages

dence and teamwork during circle time

5–18 are welcome in this Olympic-style

and parachute play. Parent participa-

boxing class.

tion is mandatory.

Learn the art of dance while build-

WebTrac at JBLMmwr.com (look for the

dance academy. All dance teachers have

yellow button) or visit Parent Central

a degree in dance and/or have danced

Services.

professionally. Dance classes are offered in the following styles: ballet, tap, mini hip-hop, hip-hop and lyrical. Classes are available for children ages 3–16.

Karate classes promote confidence, self-discipline and respect. Taught in the MooSaKuan system of Taekwondo, the goal is to maintain a safe and learn-

“My goal is to flip off the balance beam!” — Gabrielle, age 7 “I’m excited for my child to meet new people and have new adventures.”

— SKIESUnlimited karate parent “I’m looking forward to stretching and doing the splits!” — Jazmine, age 8 — Reporting by SKIESUnlimited junior reporter, Grace, age 12

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Registration for October SKIES classes is open from Sept. 1–27. Sign up via

ing self-esteem and social skills at the

What students & Families are saying about SKIESUnlimited

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As part of the JBLM SKIES Box-

A fun, safe place for teens Teens looking for a place to hang out after school need look no further than JBLM’s Teen Zones. You’ll find opportunities for games, sports, fun, learning and more. With two locations — inside the Hillside Youth Center at Lewis Main, 6397 Garcia Blvd. and 3032 Dogwood St. at McChord Field — visit the one closest to you today and check it out!

Head to a lounge to watch TV on an oversized projection screen or snag a quiet place to talk, read or relax. Play pool, foosball, ping-pong or your favorite board game.

Participation is open to youth in

with Child, Youth & School Services

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grades 6–12 and registration with Child, Youth & School Services is required. Not registered yet? Come by with a registered friend and visit. If you like what you see, fill out a Middle School–Teen Application so you can come back as often as you like. A Teen Zone staff member will confirm with parent/guardian before completing the free registration process.

If you’re a fan of video games, the Teen Zone is the place to be Thursday, Sept. 12.

In celebration of National Video Game Day, the Teen Zone is hosting a video game tournament! Teens are invited to stop by to play 2K13 basketball and Kinect challenges beginning at 4 p.m.

The game room has the gaming systems for you, no matter what your favorites are — Wii, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Play the latest and greatest on the big screen.

For details, call the Lewis Main location at 253-967-4441 or McChord Field at 253-982-2203. Monthly activity cal-

COME ON &

celebrate

Sept. 12 is National Video Game Day

CYS Services registration made easy Before you can enroll for SKIESUnlimited classes, sports or hourly care, you must register with Child, Youth & School Services at Parent Central. For details or to schedule an appointment, call 253-966-CYSS, option 4. Prepare for your appointment with the registration checklist from the Parent Central Services page at JBLMmwr.com/cys.htm. Locations and hours are online.

endars for the Lewis Main locations are uploaded here: fb.com/JBLMcyssTeen.

Enroll now for fall sports Youth sports are offered on a seasonal basis, and registration may be open now for your child’s favorite! Choose from wrestling (sign-up ends Friday, Sept. 6), Special Olympics bowling, basketball, cheerleading and more.

Sports are recreational in nature and aim to teach youth the fundamentals of the game as well as teamwork.

For the latest sports calendar, like us at fb.com/JBLMcyss.

CYS Services can always use great youth coaches and assistant coaches. If you’re interested in volunteering and sharing your love of the game with JBLM youth, call 253-967-2405. Training and background checks are required. Sports fee vouchers are available.

Win a trip for your Family It’s USDA Study Month at JBLM child development centers, and you could win an overnight trip to Great Wolf Lodge!

Fill out the required form at your child’s center and you’ll be entered to win! Some restrictions apply; details at the centers.

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Family & the homefront

Community involvement, support community involvement \kә -myū-nә -tē • \in-välv-ment to engage as a participant in an interacting population of individuals, working toward a common interest

Register now for the annual Domestic Violence Conference The Family Advocacy Program is hosting the annual JBLM Domestic Violence Conference next month. There will be a special guest speaker, Anne Much, who will be presenting valuable information.

Munch, an attorney with 25 years of experience as a career prosecutor and an advocate for victims, is the conference guest speaker. Munch has worked extensively on the development of the sexual assault prevention and response programs, which are in practice at JBLM and throughout the military. She is a subject matter expert for the Army, Air Force and Navy and is a law enforcement trainer in the U.S. and abroad.

The conference is Thursday, Oct. 17 at North Fort Chapel from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Lunch is provided for the first 200 registrants. For more information or to register, call 253-967-5940.

Look for more information in the October issue of the Focus.

OCTOBER IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH

Making a difference at JBLM Make A Difference Day is the most encompassing national day of helping others, and it’s a perfect time to get involved in our community.

Held annually on the fourth Saturday of October, millions of Americans are rallied into a single day of action to help change the world.

Gather your unit/organization, Family, friends, neighbors and coworkers to get involved in Make a Difference Day, Saturday, Oct. 26. Adopt a project through the Installation Volunteer Corps Office. If you have your own idea for a project, register it with the IVC and together we’ll make JBLM a nicer place to work, live and play.

For more information or to receive a copy of the current Make A Difference Day project list, call 253-967-2324.

Everyone can participate. Find a need in your community and use the power

Sept 5 – Auditions Sept 12 – Round 1 Sept 19 – Round 2 Sept 26 – Finals

7 p.m

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We’re all in this together!

& education with ACS of Make A Difference Day to mobilize into a day of action that benefits everyone!

Prepare for a deployment or reunion

better prepared for an upcoming deployment. Topics include budgeting, emotions, how to prepare children, Red Cross, Care Teams and communication.

Tuesday, Sept. 17, 6–7:30 p.m.

The Children and Deployment Work-

The Mobilization & Deployment Office specializes in training Service members

shop teaches parents how to help mini-

and Families in preparing for the events

mize stress, enhance resiliency and ensure

in your military life.

the well-being of children and youth

Care Team Training is for volunteers

during deployments. Parents may attend

who support and assist Families go-

at any stage of the deployment cycle.

ing through a traumatic situation. Care

Tuesday, Sept. 24, 6–7 p.m.

Improve quality of life

Team members provide logistical and

The Reunion Workshop prepares you

emotional support to Family members

for the day you’ve been waiting for — your

of fallen Soldiers and may also be called

Service member is coming home! With

upon when there’s a hospitalization or

this workshop, you’ll gain a better under-

traumatic event involving a Soldier or Family member. All Care Team volunteers

standing of the reunion process and how to make it successful for all concerned.

are required to take this training.

Thursday, Sept. 26, 6–7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 10, 6–8 p.m.

Additional classes, such as Care Team/ The Commander’s Role and Couples Resiliency are also available. Individual and

The Pre-Deployment Workshop gives you the tools and tips you need to be

m.

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Applications available online & at the Warrior Zone

unit training is available upon request.

Call 253-967-5940 for more information.

All classes are free and held at the ACS offices inside Waller Hall at Lewis Main, 2140 Liggett Ave. Free child care may be available for certain classes; call 253-966-CYSS to reserve a spot (you must be registered with Child, Youth & School Services). Child care vouchers are available for the Care Team training.

With the Armed Forces Action Plan, you can submit issues and concerns for action — all to help improve the quality of life at JBLM and throughout the military. The submission deadline is Thursday, Sept. 5.

For details, call 253-967-9496.

Find the Army Family Team Building class schedule on the event calendar at

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Focus on parenting, marriage and anger management — The ACS Family Advocacy Program hosts a variety of life skills classes focusing on parenting, marriage and anger management. Classes are free. To attend any of these classes or events or for more information, call the Family Advocacy Program at 253-967-5901.

Becoming Parents provides valuable tools as you prepare to welcome your little one into the world. This class is a research-based parent education program for couples expecting a baby. Topics include maintaining your couple relationship, taking care of yourself and an owner's manual for your baby. This class will be conducted from 9:30 a.m.–noon on Sept. 12, 19, 26, Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 and Nov. 7 at 2013 N. 3rd St., Room 111.

Registration is required. You must be able to attend all nine classes.

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relationships and even their lives when it gets out of hand. However, since everyone experiences anger, it’s important to have constructive approaches to manage it effectively. This class will teach participants helpful ways of dealing with anger and identify unhelpful ways of dealing with anger that can cause further stress.

Men's classes are held every month from 9–11 a.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Women's classes are held every other month from 9–11 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Registration is required; the class is broken down into eight modules and you must be able to attend all of them.

1-2-3 Magic: Effective discipline for all children, toddlers through teens is an evidence-based parenting technique created by Dr. Phelan. Parents will learn how to discipline without arguing, yelling or spanking. 1-2-3 Magic gives parents specific and effective skills to

COME ON &

celebrate

September is SelfImprovement Month

BECOMING PARENTS

The Family Advocacy Program course that teaches you to maintain your couple relationship, take care of yourself and provides an owner’s manual for your baby.

Outdoor summer fun!

Rent inflatables at 10% off! *

Giant inflatables bring hours of bouncing fun for your child’s birthday or a backyard weekend surprise.

Call 360.528.5439 or visit KidsOlympia.com for details.

enroll in Family Advocacy’s free life skills classes address negative behaviors such as tantrums, aggression, disrespectful language and much more. Parents will also learn how to assist their children with starting a new behavior such as chores, manners and respectful language. This class is held Sept. 17, 19, 24 & 26 from 1–3:30 p.m. at the Escape Zone, 841 Fairway Rd. at McChord Field.

Infant Massage: Learn the art of infant massage from instructors trained to teach the Loving Touch curriculum.

Improve sleep and appetite, and learn techniques to sooth a colicky baby and increase brain development. The class is held Sept. 10, 17 & 24 at the Raindrops & Rainbows Parent and Child Play Center from 10–11:30 a.m. Raindrops & Rainbows is located at 8197 American Lake Ave. at Lewis North.

Scream-Free Parenting introduces proven principles for overcoming the anxieties and stresses of parenting and

setting new patterns of connection and cooperation. This class is discussed during eight sessions, but if you miss a class you can catch up with a provided workbook and book. The class will be conducted during lunch noon–1:30 p.m.

Thursdays from Oct. 3 through Nov. 21.

Class is held at 2013 N. 3rd St., Room 102 (Lewis Main, Family and MWR Headquarters building). Bring your lunch and enhance your parenting skills. This is a drop-in class and registration is not required.

*Mention MWR to receive 10% off.

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Adventures

we want to

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See you

outside!

The Outdoor Recreation Program has just the places for you to explore.

Check out the upcoming trips on the following pages and pick the trip that piques your interest.

Ape Cave adventure Travel to Mount St. Helens Saturday, Oct. 5 to explore the largest continuous lava tube in the Western Hemisphere. We’ll go deep into the underside of a 2,000-year-old lava flow to scramble under and climb over volcanic formations. In this subterranean environment, the average temperature remains a constant 45 degrees, so dress warmly. Difficulty: intermediate; distance: 3 miles; elevation gain: 250 feet. Minimum age: 12 ($40)

ATV RiderCourse™ Learn to safely ride an ATV Sunday, Oct. 6. In this half-day course, ATV Safety Institute instructors will guide you through the fun and excitement of four-wheeling. We’ll ride rain or shine, so dress for the weather.

Fee includes ATV, helmet and goggles.

ASI ATV RiderCourse Certification will be awarded upon completion. Minimum age: 16 ($35)

Bike the Carbon River Trail Join us Sunday, Oct. 13 as we bike through the rainforest at Mount Rainier National Park. We’ll follow the Carbon River five miles toward Carbon Glacier. Parts of the Carbon River Road were washed out in the November 2006 floods, and bicyclists now share the road with pedestrians (but the road is closed to motor vehicle traffic). Difficulty: easy; distance: 9.2 miles; elevation gain: 600 feet; time: 3 hours.

Minimum age: 12 ($40) Continued on the next page.

Experience Tillicum Village This four-hour adventure to Tillicum Village Sunday,

Experience Tillicum Village

Sept. 22 features magnificent scenery during the 50-minute cruise to Blake Island State Park. Upon arrival, we’ll be welcomed by a path strewn with white clamshells bleached by the sun and greeted with an appetizer of steaming clams in nectar broth.

Inside the longhouse, watch as whole Chinook salmon are cooked over an alderwood fire on cedar stakes in the traditional style of the Northwest Coast Indian. Your meal is served buffet-style and includes a menu of traditional Indian-style baked salmon, warm Tillicum whole-grain bread, new red potatoes, long-grain and wild rice, a fresh salad bar and Boehms chocolate salmon dessert. As you finish your meal, the lights will dim while the myth and magic come to life in the spellbinding performance of the Tillicum Village dancers. ($90; ages 5–12: $65; ages 0–4: $15)

Photo courtesy Argosy Cruises

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Bungee jumping Calling all adrenaline

Hike Granite Mountain Take a hike with

junkies! We have the perfect trip for you — bungee jumping from the highest bungee bridge in the country (it’s 20 stories high) Sunday, Sept. 29. Head down to the base of Mount St. Helens to bungee jump twice from a private bridge nestled in the forest above a river. Trip fee includes two jumps and the coveted Dangerous Sports Club Tshirt. Minimum weight: 90 lbs. ($135)

the Outdoor Recreation Program Saturday, Sept. 28. This strenuous climb passes through a second-growth forest and alpine meadows to end at an old fire outlook that offers incredible views of the surrounding peaks. Difficulty: strenuous; distance: 8 miles; elevation gain: 3,800 feet; time: 5 hours. Minimum age: 14 ($40)

Explore Victoria, B.C. Hop on the ferry

Hike Mount Si If you’re looking for a

and spend the day exploring Victoria, B.C., by foot Saturday, Sept. 21. The downtown area has everything from antique shops to artisan chocolate shops.

You can also stop in at the Royal B.C. Museum or watch a thrilling IMAX film.

Trip fee includes walk-on round-trip ferry ticket and transportation to and from Port Angeles. A passport is required. ($100; ages 5–11: $85; ages 0–4: $55)

hike to get your blood pumping, this is it! On Sunday, Oct. 6, join us to hike the 4,167-foot Mount Si. With an 8-mile round-trip and a 3,200-foot elevation gain, it’s an accomplishment to be proud of. You’ll be treated to an amazing view of the Upper Snoqualmie Valley at the top, showing you why this is one of Washington’s most popular hiking trails.

Difficulty: difficult; distance: 8.2 miles;

elevation gain: 3,700 feet; time: 5.5 hours. Minimum age: 12 ($35)

Hope Island day kayak Come out Saturday, Sept. 21 for a nice paddle and walk around Hope Island’s beaches and tide pools. Hope Island offers visitors the chance to see wildlife such as bald eagles, harbor seals and starfish. Paddle distance: approximately 6 miles. Minimum age: 12 ($40) Horseback riding Head out Sunday, Sept. 29 for a two-hour guided afternoon horseback ride. No experience is necessary for you to participate in this trip.

Bring the entire Family along for a great day in the outdoors! Space is limited so sign up quickly! Minimum age: 7 ($80) Kayak Cutts Island Don’t miss this South Sound classic! Paddle in Carr Inlet Saturday, Oct. 12. Take a dip and explore

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the island while breaking for lunch. Trip location subject to change due to weather or conditions. Difficulty: easy; time: 4 hours. Minimum age: 12 ($40)

Oktoberfest in Leavenworth Experience Oktoberfest in the beautiful Bavarian village of Leavenworth Saturday, Oct. 12.

Enjoy live music, German food, arts and crafts, a Bavarian clothing sale and activities for the entire Family. ($50; ages 4–12: $25; ages 0–3: $10)

Pike Place Market/Ride the Ducks You haven’t seen Seattle until you’ve seen it from a Duck! On Sunday, Oct. 13, see the Emerald City from both land and water as Coast Guard-certified maritime captains take you on a musical tour aboard amphibious World War-II vehicles. You’ll see downtown Seattle, Pike Place Market, historic Pioneer Square and Fremont before splashing into Lake Union for a spectacular view of the city skyline, luxurious yachts and Sleepless in Seattle houseboats!

After the tour, you’ll have time to walk through Pike Place Market for shopping and food. ($45; ages 3–12: $35; ages 0 –2: $30)

Raft the White Salmon River Tackle the class-III rapids of the White Salmon River Sunday, Sept. 22. The legendary 10-foot high Husum Falls (dependent on water levels, class IV) awaits rafters at the end of the trip. Minimum age: 10 ($110)

LAST TRIP OF THE SEASON Sol Duc Hot Springs Take a soak in the

Olympic National Forest’s Sol Duc Hot Springs Saturday, Sept. 28. There are three mineral hot spring soaking pools and one freshwater pool. With varying temperatures, you’ll find the perfect one in which to relax and soak. Each mineral pool is drained and cleaned nightly for health and safety. ($50; ages 4–12: $40; ages 0–3: $25)

Visit outlets and Tulalip Casino Shop till you drop Saturday, Oct. 5! Serious bargain hunters will enjoy a day of shopping at Seattle Premium Outlet Mall in Marysville. Stores include The North Face, Oakley Vault, Banana Republic and Chico’s. If you get tired of shopping, a short walk will bring you to Tulalip

Resort Casino. ($35)

Your trip here! Contact the Northwest Adventure Center’s outdoor experts and schedule a trip for your unit, FRG or group. Private trips, as well as group rates, are available. Schedule a hike, whitewater rafting trip or more with the adventure guides of the ODR program.

For details, call 253-967-6263.

Win big with ODR! You could win a pair of tickets to the Carnival of Madness, featuring Shinedown and Skillet, at the Washington State Fair.

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Outdoor adventure trip

Date

Cost

Details

Explore Victoria, B.C.

Saturday, Sept. 21

$100

Ages: 5–11: $85; ages: 0–4: $55. Passport req’d

Hope Island day kayak

Saturday, Sept. 21

$40

Minimum age: 12

Experience Tillicum Village

Sunday, Sept. 22

$90

Ages 5–12: $65; ages 0–4: $15

Raft the White Salmon River

Sunday, Sept. 22

$110

Minimum age: 10

Hike Granite Mountain

Saturday, Sept. 28

$40

Minimum age: 14

Sol Duc Hot Springs

Saturday, Sept. 28

$50

Ages 4–12: $40; ages 0–3: $25

Bungee jumping

Sunday, Sept. 29

$135

Minimum weight: 90 lbs.

Horseback riding

Sunday, Sept. 29

$80

Minimum age: 7

Visit outlets & Tulalip Casino

Saturday, Oct. 5

$35

Ape Cave adventure

Saturday, Oct. 5

$40

Minimum age: 12

ATV RiderCourse™

Sunday, Oct. 6

$35

Minimum age: 16

Hike Mount Si

Sunday, Oct. 6

$35

Minimum age: 12

Oktoberfest in Leavenworth

Saturday, Oct. 12

$50

Ages 4–12: $25; ages 0–3: $10

Kayak Cutts Island

Saturday, Oct. 12

$40

Minimum age: 12

Pike Place Market/Ride the Ducks

Sunday, Oct. 13

$45

Ages 3–12: $35; ages 0–2: $30

Bike the Carbon River Trail

Sunday, Oct. 13

$40

Minimum age: 12

Preregistration is required for all trips; prices and schedule are subject to change without notice. Gear and transportation are included unless otherwise stated. Register via WebTrac (visit JBLMmwr.com) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North. Confirm pick-up locations upon registration. Group rates and private trips are available; call for details. We’ll visit FRG meetings or unit functions to tell you about the great recreation and adventure options in the area. For more information, call 253-967-6263 or visit JBLMmwr.com.

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Feelin’ good

You’re just steps away to a fitter, Go the distance with JBLM halfmarathon & 5K Resiliency Run

Getting involved with intramural sports

Don’t miss the chance to participate in the JBLM Half-Marathon & 5K Resiliency Run. Challenge yourself with the 13.1-mile race, or run the 5K distance in honor of suicide prevention awareness Saturday, Sept. 14. Runners only on the half-marathon course, please.

The 13.1-mile race starts at 8 a.m. at the MWR Fest Tent at Lewis Main. To make sure you receive a race T-shirt in your requested size, register by noon Tuesday, Sept. 3 (log on to WebTrac at JBLMmwr.com/races. The cost is $15 for runners with DOD ID cards and $25 for individuals without a DOD ID card. For late registration fees and details about day-of-race signup, visit the website.

Awards will be given to the top three finishers in each age group for both distances.

Intramural flag football teams, don’t forget to download your intent forms from the Intramural Sports page at JBLMmwr.com.

The season starts this month! Only teams formed at the unit level (company or equivalent) may advance to playoffs.

For more information, call the Intramural Sports Office at 253-967-4768.

COME ON &

celebrate

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Fall fitness boot camp The fall session of the Fitness Boot Camp Shape-Up Program is just around the corner. Sign up now for this six-week program designed to help motivate you to get in shape.

Fitness Boot Camp will run Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from Oct. 7– Nov. 15, meeting from 8:30–10:30 a.m.

Your age, size, shape and fitness ability is not a problem. If you’re looking for an opportunity to get in shape, this is it!

Preregistration is required, and packets are available at Jensen Family Health & Fitness Center, 2022 Liggett Ave. at Lewis Main.

The program is limited to 20 participants on a first-come, first-served basis.

Participants will be screened for eligibility, and those selected will be notified. This program is all about getting physical and may be very strenuous at times. For additional information, call 253-967-5975.

Free fun ways to get in shape September is Self-Improvement Month, so there’s no better time to bring fitness into your daily routine than right now!

JBLM has eight sports and fitness centers and four pools across the installation, making it easy for you to squeeze in a good workout — before work, during lunch, after work or any time.

Even better? Working out at JBLM isn’t just convenient, it’s also free. You’ll

healthier you JBLM Sports & Fitness on Facebook For the latest in class schedules, fitness events and more.

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find top-of-the-line cardio equipment, state-of-the-art weightlifting centers, functional fitness rooms, saunas, courts and more.

Many locations offer fitness classes, which range from ABS-olutely to Zumba and everything in between. If you’ve never tried indoor cycling or kickboxing, yoga or pilates, now’s the time.

Classes are a great way to get in your cardio or change up your workout routine.

The services of certified fitness trainers are also available. Whether you want to learn your way around the gym nearest you and start your first-ever fitness routine for a healthier lifestyle or if

Christopher C. Klutts

Go the distance in the JBLM Half-Marathon & 5K Resiliency Run Saturday, Sept. 14.

The 5K distance is in honor of suicide prevention awareness. Register with WebTrac at JBLMmwr.com/races.

you have a more specific goal in mind, ask for more details at your gym’s front counter.

JBLM indoor pools are available for training, exercise and recreational swimming. Keeler Pool is perfect for scheduling military training. Kimbro Pool is home to swim lessons, as well as scuba and kayak self-rescue training.

The Family-friendly location also has

slides and a wading pool. Soldiers Field House Pool is open for aquatic fitness training and lap swimming.

For locations, hours and contact information for sports and fitness centers and pools, visit the Intramural Sports & Fitness pages under Recreation at JBLMmwr.com.

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(60) consecutive months; excludes all taxes, fees, surcharges, and monthly recurring fees for modem/router and professional installation. Listed monthly recurring charge of $19.95 applies to CenturyLink® High-Speed Internet with speeds up to 12 Mbps and requires subscription to a CenturyLink® Home Phone with Unlimited Nationwide Calling plan. An additional monthly fee (including professional installation, if applicable) and a shipping and handling fee will apply to customer’s modem or router. Offer requires customer to remain in good standing and terminates if customer changes their account in any manner including any change to the required CenturyLink services (cancelled, upgraded, downgraded), telephone number change, or change of physical location of any installed service (including customer moving from residence of installed services). General – CenturyLink may change, cancel, or substitute offers and services, including Locked-In Offer, or vary them by service area, at its sole discretion without notice. Requires credit approval and deposit may be required.

Additional restrictions apply. Terms and Conditions – All products and services are governed by tariffs, terms of service, or terms and conditions posted at www.centurylink.com. Taxes, Fees, and Surcharges – Applicable taxes, fees, and surcharges include a Carrier Universal Service charge, National Access Fee surcharge, a one-time High-Speed Internet activation fee, state and local fees that vary by area and certain in-state surcharges. Cost recovery fees are not taxes or government-required charges for use. Taxes, fees, and surcharges apply based on standard monthly, not promotional, rates. Call for a listing of applicable taxes, fees, and surcharges. Monthly Rate – Monthly rate applies while customer subscribes to all qualifying services. If one (1) or more services are cancelled, the standard monthly fee will apply to each remaining service. High-Speed Internet (HSI) –Customer must accept High-Speed Internet Subscriber Agreement prior to using service. Download speeds will range from 85% to 100% of the listed download speeds due to conditions outside of network control, including customer location, websites accessed, Internet congestion and customer equipment.

Speed Claims – Consistency and speed claims are based on providing High-Speed Internet customers with a dedicated, virtual-circuit connection between their homes and the CenturyLink central office. Home Phone with Unlimited Nationwide Calling – Service applies to one (1) residential phone line with direct-dial, local and nationwide long distance voice calling from home phone, including Alaska, Puerto Rico, Guam, and U.S. Virgin Islands; excludes commercial use, call center, data and facsimile services (including dial-up Internet connections, data services, and facsimile; each may be billed at $0.10/minute), conference lines, directory and operator assistance, chat lines, pay-per-call, calling card use, or multi-housing units. Usage will be monitored for compliance and service may be suspended/terminated for noncompliance. An additional charge may be assessed to customer if usage consistently exceeds 5,000 minutes/mo. International calling billed separately. ©2013 CenturyLink, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The name CenturyLink and the pathways logo are trademarks of CenturyLink, Inc. All other marks are property of their respective owners.

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Learning & earning

Q: Who can you turn to for guidance on your financial situation without worrying about what’s in it for them?

A: The Financial

Readiness Program with Army Community Service

MWR Brand Central

Confidential financial help — for free!

By Mary Cron, Financial Readiness Program Manager

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hile teaching the teen financial classes, I often pose the question of who could live without having money and how would you do it? Since the teens attending still rely mainly on their parents to provide the basic necessities of shelter, clothing, education, food and water, plus some of the not-so-important items such as spending money, extracurricular school activities and entertainment, the majority of the attendees don’t have a clear concept of what life is really like when it comes to financial matters.

Due to their limited financial exposure, some of the answers I get are quite interesting. One student stated he wasn’t that interested in money because he was going to become a hermit, live in a cave, hunt and grow his own food and make his own clothes. I’ve read about some people who try to pursue this type of lifestyle, but it’s most definitely the exception and not the rule.

What do you do, then, to keep your Family on a path that could help prevent extreme financial difficulty? If you’re already experiencing financial hardship, where do you find ways to help turn the tide? Who can you turn to — someone

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you can trust — for guidance on your financial situation without worrying about what’s in it for them?

The answer lies right at your doorstep in the form of the Financial Readiness Program at JBLM. The program provides experienced financial counselors who can help with myriad issues. Since the counselors are government employees, the services they provide can be viewed as one of the benefits of being in the military. The one-on-one counseling services are confidential, covering everything to include: • Debt management: Learn techniques to become debt-free.

• Retirement planning: How much is needed when retirement in the golden years looms?

• Credit report review and repair: Instead of paying a credit repair attorney or organization hundreds or thousands of dollars, FRP counselors can help you achieve the same results with no fees attached. This is a popular service, especially when the purchase of a house or vehicle is in sight and your credit score needs to be higher. It’s also a great service if there are security clearance concerns.

• Credit management: Learn how to build your credit efficiently and effectively. This service complements the credit report review and repair.

FRP counselors also help with consumer complaints, issues arising from fraudulent business practices, identity theft, home buying versus renting comparisons, home buying questions and concerns, buying a car, insurance, money management and student loan issues.

Living life in the woods and caves as a self-sufficient hermit might seem like the answer to not having to worry about money, but as I look around and see the number of cell phone, tablet, iPad and iPod users, I know that learning how to become financially fit should be at the top of the list.

If becoming a hermit isn’t at the top of your list, call Army Community Service at 253-967-1453 or the Airman & Family Readiness Center at 253-982-2695 to make a confidential, specialized appointment to meet your goals.

Services are available to active duty military, retired military, Family members who are ID card holders and government civilian employees.

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September is National Library Card Sign-up Month You’ve purchased notebooks, pencils, gluesticks and maybe even a new lunchbox. Do you have your library card yet?

As you get into the routine of the backto-school season, don’t forget to stop by your JBLM library. September is a special time for parents and children to celebrate the most important school supply — the library card! Participate by stopping by the Book Patch Library all month long to get a prize when you get your child his or her new library card!

For older children and adults, you probably already have your library card in your wallet and you don’t even know it — it’s your military ID. Stop by the closest JBLM location and “turn it on” for immediate access to books, music, research materials and more.

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Celebrate banned books Banned Books Week is celebrated nationally by the American Library Association and your JBLM libraries. This year, Read the Books They Don’t Want You to Read Sept. 22–28.

Since 1982, Banned Book Week has been celebrated by libraries throughout the country. It’s a time to appreciate the freedom of access to information — even if the information is brought to you by a guy wearing underpants! Below is a list of the most-attempted banned books of last year.

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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, by Sherman Alexie

For additional information, stop by the circulation desk at your JBLM library or visit BannedBooksWeek.org or ALA.org.

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Events at the McChord Library

Thirteen Reasons Why, by Jay Asher

Meet with a financial counselor from

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Fifty Shades of Grey, by E. L. James

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and learn how to minimize your tax li-

And Tango Makes Three, by Peter Parnell and Justin Richardson

abilities. You’ll also learn how to prepare

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The Kite Runner, by Khaled Hosseini

ing dates include Wednesday, Sept. 25 at

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Looking for Alaska, by John Green

and want to take your skills to the next

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level? Bring your hooks and yarns to the

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The Glass Castle, by Jeanette Walls

days from Oct. 9–30 at 4:30 p.m. This

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Beloved, by Toni Morrison

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Estate Planning workshop. Get tips to

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Both events are at the McChord Library for free. For details, call 253-982-3454.

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Students of all skill levels can benefit from using Tutor.com; students can work with tutors for step-by-step help with homework assignments or simply ask a tutor to double-check their work.

Parents of younger students can log in to Tutor.com and work alongside their children. Advanced students can get help with more challenging classes. Feedback collected from Tutor.com users shows that students who use the site are more confident in their schoolwork, complete more homework assignments and have improved their grades.

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