LMC Resident Newsletter JBLM | August 2020
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Spouses Mixer page 3
Resident Handbook page 5-6
Featured Story
Lincoln Celebrates Friendship Month
As we have all been navigating through the pandemic and social distancing, we have learned new ways to connect, and even tapped into some old ways to keep our friendships strong. In celebration of #NationalFriendshipDay on August 2nd, Lincoln is celebrating Friendship Month for all of August. Here are some tips to help you keep in touch: • Reach out to old friends from school, your neighborhood, or friends you met at a previous duty station. Reconnecting and reminiscing could bring some much needed laughter and good vibes during a tough time. • Build new memories and meet new friends by joining one of Lincoln’s upcoming virtual events. These events will allow you to connect with other military families. In August, Lincoln will be hosting Dinner and A Class, Spouse Club, Marriage Seminar, and Stroller Strides virtually. • Zoom and other video conferencing platforms are a great way to safely have facetime with people you’re missing. If you’re finding video calls exhausting, Facebook and Netflix now have Watch Parties to allow people to watch videos together, taking some of the focus away from having to be on camera the whole time.
• Mail cards to let your friends know you are thinking of them. This is a great way to send a long distance hug and let them know they are supported. • Use a phone and call your friends and check on them. Friendships add support and comfort and with the current pandemic causing a rise in depression, your friends might need a friendly voice to cheer them up. • As parents, take some time to role-play making new friends with your kids so they are ready for when they go back to school.
“True friends are always together in spirit.” L.M. Montomery
Friendships can lead to overall better health, being happier, gaining experiences, the feeling of being supported, a sense of belonging, and more. From all of us at Lincoln, thank you for being our friend! We look forward to connecting with you all month at our events! Keep reading this newsletter to find all the opportunities to connect this month!
Living Green How to Live Green:
To “Live Green” means more than just recycling. It means that you incorporate small changes in your everyday life to help sustain and conserve resources.
In This Issue Friendship Month
page 1
Living Green
page 2
Community Events
page 3
Spouse Mixer - August Social Media Giveaways
Maintenance Tips
page 4
Resident Handbook
page 5
Community Update
page 6
JBLM News
page 7-8
Pool and A/C Policies
page 9
Contact Your Office
page 10
Caught On Camera
page 11
It means that you help out in your community; you spread the message of conservation with friends and neighbors. This month, take a look around your community and see what you can do to make a difference in your environment. You can volunteer to clean up a park or plan a community outing to clean up the beach. Here are a few things you can do to continue to “Live Green.” Energy Savings – Change out light bulbs from incandescent bulbs to energy saving LED bulbs. Recycle or dispose of batteries and chemicals properly - hazardous waste cannot be placed in the trash or recycling bins. Visit www.earth911.org and find local locations to recycle hazardous waste, batteries, etc. search by zip code. Donate/Reuse/Buy used items
Earth911 Quiz #27: Are You a Recycling Hero? START
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
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 Important Numbers: Roadside America: Lincoln At Your Service:
888-895-1744 888-578-4141
Monday: Evergreen, Madigan, New Hillside 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
Location: • JBLM Main - Bldg. 5290 (12th and Nevada, across from the JBLM Main Commissary) •
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 - 1600
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Closed all federal Holidays
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Community Events
SUMMER FUN! Social Media Giveaway!
Spouses Mixer August: Update
Follow us on Facebook for fun summer giveaways!
In honor of Friendship month:
FRIENDS DON’T LET FRIENDS.....
FRIENDS DON’T LET FRIENDS..... FRIENDS DON’T LET FRIENDS.....
FRIENDS DON’T LET FRIENDS.....
FRIENDS DON’T LET FRIENDS.....
Have old fire pits!
Have old BBQ’s
Have old coolers!
Let’s see those old FIRE PITS in action!
Let’s see those old BBQ’s in action!
Have old lawn games!
Let’s see those old COOLERS in action!
Post a photo of your well loved pit on our facebook page.
Post a photo of your well “seasoned” BBQ on our facebook page.
Post a photo of your well loved cooler on our facebook page.
Contest starts August 3rd - August 7th. Please visit our Facebook page for contest rules.
Contest starts August 10th - August 14th. Please visit our Facebook page for contest rules.
Contest starts August 17th - August 21st. Please visit our Facebook page for contest rules.
* By participating you will be automatically entered to win a new propane fire pit.
* By participating you will be automatically entered to win a new propane BBQ.
* By participating you will be automatically entered to win a new cooler.
* Must be a current resident to win, all contest rules will be posted on our Facebook page at Lewis McChord Communities. Delivery dates may vary.
Let’s see those old LAWN GAMES in action! Post a photo of your well loved yard games on our facebook page. Contest starts August 24th - August 28th. Please visit our Facebook page for contest rules. * By participating you will be automatically entered to win a Corn Hole Game!
Maintenance Tips
How Can We Help? Maintenance Requests, Suggestions or Residents Concerns Do have a needed repair, a suggestion, or a concern? Lincoln Military Housing is committed to enriching the lives of military families through providing quality home 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
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Pets & Resident Responsibilities
Resident Handbook Reminders BBQ / Fire Pits and Landscaping
It is your responsibility to take care of your pet(s)
BBQ/ Fire Pits
Any and all pet(s) and animal(s) approved by Lessor must be kept inside the residence at all times except when on a leash or when securely confined in your fenced backyard, provided the fence is approved by management and is of adequate size and strength to restrain the animal.
If you wish to cook outdoors, Town Center residents please refer to your lease documents for limitations on grilling in your neighborhood.
Pets are not to be tied up and left unattended if there is no fence. Pet owners are responsible for disposing of their pet’s waste immediately, whether the pet is on a leash or in a fenced area. Please see your resident handbook or your District Office for a list of prohibited pets here at JBLM.
Moving Out When it’s time to move out, we have a few simple requirements: 1) You must visit your District Office to complete a Notice to Vacate. At that time a pre-inspection appointment will be made. You will also schedule the date and time of your final inspection which is the date and time you will turn over keys and walk away from the home. 2) You must provide us with a valid forwarding address. 3) As required by your lease, you must leave your home in the same clean, undamaged and ready-to–rent condition as when you moved in, taking ordinary wear and tear into account. Ordinary wear and tear would include such things as traffic wear across the carpet, but not burns or stains. When you vacate your home, any personal property left in your home will be considered abandoned and may be disposed of, without liability to us, subject to applicable laws. If we incur costs for cleaning and or repairing your home or for removing trash or other items left behind after you move out, we will pass those costs through to you.
Meriwether Landing/ Westcott Hill communities that have common BBQ/fire pit areas will need the cover to be replaced once the fire pit has completely cooled. All Residents are responsible to remove all trash/debris to be ready for the next resident to use. For all other communities, all BBQ grills must be used at least 15 feet from your home to prevent damage to the siding. BBQ grills/fire pits are not to be used under overhangs, eaves in garages or carports. Only commercially purchased above ground fire pits are allowed in family housing and must be used at least 15 feet from your home and within your own yard. All communities need to properly store flammable materials, keep a fire extinguisher or water source readily available and supervise all fires by an adult until extinguished. The burning of leaves, garbage and paper is strictly prohibited.
Landscaping Landscaping Landscaping services are currently included in your rent. On your lawn service day, you will need to ensure that your lawn is free of toys and personal belongings so the mowers can cut your grass. You can have one large non moveable item in your yard such as a swing set or trampoline. Please see your District Office for Outdoor Policies. The mowers will cut within two (2) feet of the item. You will be responsible to cut the grass under and the two (2) feet around the item. You may choose to maintain your own lawn if desired. Contact your Community Office for a sign to put in your window. If the home you live in has a fence either provided or installed by you, you are responsible for the maintenance of your yard. All flowerbeds adjacent to your home are your responsibility to maintain weed-free. Failure to maintain may result in fines. 5
Community Update
Lewis McChord Communities is looking forward to the following capital improvement projects kicking off this Summer and later in 2020! Renovations are happening on both McChord Field, Lewis West and Lewis East! McChord Renovations are underway in Heartwood II & III, new features will include air conditioning, upgraded Quartz countertops, new appliances, new plumbing, roofs and siding. Similar renovations are also upcoming in 2020 in bothe Davis Hill and New Hillside. Fence Replacement: Olympic Grove (finish up), Carter Lake, Evergreen. Adding fencing to: Beachwood South New Planter bed with irrigation system installed at Beachwood South, Madigan, Heartwood, Clarkdale. These planter beds will then be maintained by our landscaping contractors. Installing garage door openers at The Bricks community. We have paint projects starting this summer in New Hillside & Heartwood. New updated color schemes will match the newly renovated Heartwood II & III homes. We will be continuing our current project of converting existing carports into garages in the Madigan neighborhood. As well as executing a new project in Beachwood South making those conversions as well. We are adding irrigation to the parks in Meriwether Landing New street signs will be installed in Beachwood North and South, as well as Madigan. Making improvements to sidewalks, concrete and asphalt, to eliminate any trip hazards throughout housing. In Greenwood, we are installing a large parking area that will increase parking in that area and decrease the number of cars parked on the road.
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JBLM News
Summer Water Conservation on JBLM By Cathy Hamilton-Wissmer, DPW
Water conservation is key to water resilience and security. Using water efficiently and avoiding waste is essential to ensure that we have enough water today and into the future. There are simple things you can do to help conserve water: o On JBLM water your lawn no more than 10 minutes a day per sprinkler head (Level 1) every other day. Water Conservation Level 2 means water no more than 2 days a week. Outside water use is not allowed if at Water Conservation Level 3. o Wash your car on JBLM at the MWR Auto craft centers and commercial car washes. o Use a leak-fee, high efficiency toilet, and use a wastebasket, not a toilet for trash o Fix leaks! A leaky toilet can waste 200 gallons per day. o Wash full loads of laundry and use a high efficiency washing machine. o Use the load size option on the dishwasher. o Keep drinking water in the fridge instead of letting the faucet run until the water is cool.
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JBLM News Cont.
Selling Homemade Foods Environmental Health Service Department of Preventive Medicine
How can you safely and legally sell homemade foods? Are you a whiz in your home kitchen? A regular Martha Stewart who can whip up a business out of your own delectable, delicious creations? Cottage food industries - home businesses involving food production - are permissible in government housing. However, they are subject to military regulations and Washington State law governing the production, food type, and sale of these foods. A cottage food operation describes a small business which produces cottage food products only in the home kitchen of the owner’s primary Washington domestic residence and only for sale directly to the customer. Under Washington State law, the Department of Agriculture requires a permit for you to legally operate your cottage food business. It is extremely important to follow this process in order to provide safe food to our Joint Base Lewis-McChord community members and operate in accordance with laws and regulations. Violations of these laws and regulations could result in your loss of on-base housing privileges.
Details on the Cottage Food Operation Permit application process can be found at: https://agr.wa.gov/cottagefood.
Cottage food products are mainly limited to non-potentially hazardous foods. Allowable foods may include cakes, breads, pastries, scones, cookies, crackers, cereals, recombined and packaged herbs/seasonings, pies, nuts, donuts, candies, chocolates, fudge, caramels, and taffy. Prohibited foods include products made with meat, poultry, fish and shellfish products; cut fresh fruits or vegetables; cakes or pastries with cream filling or fresh fruit garnishes; honey; home-canned vegetables, meats, or stews; canned fruits, vegetables, or salsas; milk and dairy products; and beverages; to name a few. Furthermore, in order to operate a cottage food business in your home you must complete the Home-Based Business application process. Visit the website below for more information:
https://jblm.armymwr.com/programs/homebased-business For cottage food operation or other food-related questions and concerns, please contact Environmental Health Service, located in the Madigan Annex, 9911B East Johnson Street, or call 253-968-4331.
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Seasonal Reminders Personal Swimming Pools
Airconditioning Requests
Air Conditioner Standards - Be in the know before you install! Window mounted Air Conditioner Unit for first floor windows only. Window mounted Air Conditioner units above the first floor windows of your home are not allowed and no structural modifications are allowed to accommodate window AC units. Also, the following restrictions will apply: • Unit Size: 6,000 BTU maximum • Unit Weight: 46 pounds maximum • Power Requirements: 110 Volt, 5.6 Amp maximum. No 220 Volt units are permitted • Clear plexi-glass material or plywood material painted to match the color of the window frame must be used for all exposed areas of installation. • LMC will not be responsible for added electrical loading imposed by your equipment. (i.e. added utility costs on your Minol utility billing). • LMC will not be responsible for any damage to the window or structure, including but not limited to window warping, mounting hardware damage, condensation leakage, or residue from foams or tapes, charges may apply for these damages. Mobile/Portable Air Conditioner Units Mobile/Portable Air Conditioning Units, where the unit remains inside the home and vents through a window are allowed on all floors (1st & 2nd story rooms) with the following restrictions. • Unit Size: 14,000 BTU maximum • Unit Weight: 80 pounds maximum • Power Requirements: 110 Volt, 10.8 Amp Maximum. No 220 Volt units are permitted • Clear plexi-glass material or plywood material painted to match the color of the window frame must be used for all exposed areas of installation. • LMC will not be responsible for added electrical loading imposed by your equipment of existing usage (i.e. added utility costs on your Minol utility billing). • LMC will not be responsible for any damage to the window or structure, including but not limited to window warping, mounting hardware damage, condensation leakage, or residue from foams or tapes, charges may apply for these damages.
Wading pools are allowed without prior written approval. Wading pools are defined as being no more than 18 inches in height. They are temporary and seasonal and do not include ladders or pumps. For safety and health concerns, they must be emptied and put away daily. You may install an above ground pool in your fenced backyard. You are responsible for getting annual prior written approval from your District Manager. You will be required to fill out the necessary paperwork and pay all deposits associated with pool. You must display the Lewis McChord Communities Approved Pool sign in a visible street facing window any time the pool is set up. All requests must be made annually in writing and include the following: • A drawing that details the location of the pool. • Size, to include height and capacity of pool. • Approved fence request form, fence must be a 6ft privacy fence with self-latching gate. Fence must be approved and installed prior to submitting pool request. A refundable deposit of $100 will apply. This deposit is refundable at move out. Additional Policies: • Pools are only to be in place from Memorial Day to Labor Day • Pools must be removed and stored no later than September 10 • Pools are only allowed in fenced back yards that have self-latching gates. • Pool cannot be taller than the fence. • Only ladders made for the pool are allowed. • No temporary structures are allowed around the pool. • Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by children the age of 14 or older at all times when using the pool. • Prior to move out, you will be required to remove the pool and repair any damage to the premises • Any changes to the original request must be submitted in writing and are subject to approval by the District Manager. • Acceptable use of pools is at the sole discretion of management. • Management reserves the right to require that a pool be removed at any time. • You are liable for any issues that arise from use of the pool. • In the event that Lewis McChord Communities calls for water rationing, you will be required to follow post water conservation guidelines.
DISTRICT OFFICES LEWIS MAIN
LEWIS NORTH
MCCHORD FIELD
Lewis Main District Office
Lewis West District Office
Lewis East District Office
Lewis North District Office
McChord District Office
Broadmoor, Town Center and Clarkdale
Parkway, Davis Hill, Greenwood and Hillside
Discovery Village, Evergreen and New Hillside
All McChord and Madigan
BLDG 5133 - Lewis Main Phone: 253-912-3493 lewiswest@lpsi.com
BLDG 60100A - Lewis Main Phone: 253-912-3485 lewiseast@lpsi.com
Meriwether Landing, Beachwood North, Beachwood South and Eagleview
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
BLDG 10400 - Lewis North Phone: 253-912-3475 lewisnorth@lpsi.com District Manager: Jessica Flansburg Maintenance Supervisor: Sean Ryan
BLDG 3209 - McChord Field Phone: 253-589-0523 mcchord@lpsi.com District Manager: Amy VanPevenage Maintenance Supervisor: Joe Mavega
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Community Services
Caught On Camera - Spouses Mixer July
Duty Station Signs
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
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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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