Community Newsletter
Lewis-McChord Communities | February 2020 Spouses Mixer
Are you registered?
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Seasonal Reminders page 5
Featured Story
Resident Event Registration Website...Are you registered? Never a dull moment at Lincoln Military Housing’s Free Community Events! Don’t forget to register! 1. Go to www.lincolnmilitaryresident.com to enter your tenant ID, and service member’s last name to log-in. The website requires your tenant ID number and last name in order to register. If you don’t have your tenant ID number please contact your district office. 2. You will be required to give permission to Lincoln for use of your e-mail address to send event and other related correspondence. Please check the box to move forward with registration. 3. The system will recognize your information and will automatically fill in your family’s profile based on the data that is on file with your District Office (It could take up to 24 hours to populate this information upon initial login). It is recommended to login after 24 hours to view your family profile. Please review the information carefully and make sure it is correct to include family members, phone numbers and email addresses. If you need to make a change or updates please, contact your District Office directly before moving forward with registering for events.
Please remember that all Lincoln events are for current residents only. Family members not listed on your DEERS and/or lease with your District Office will not be permitted to attend events and will not appear online for registration. If you have questions about registration for current events, please contact Community Services at jblmcsevents@lpsi.com with further questions.
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In This Issue Featured Story
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• Resident Event Registration • Website Living Green
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Snow and Ice
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Community Events
• Spouse Mixer - February • Spouse Mixer - March • Resident Bingo Seasonal Reminders
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JBLM News
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Resident Portal
Living Green Tips: Recycling at Home
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Calendar
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Caught On Camera
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Recycling at home or school is easy and a great way to make a difference, both locally and globally. By recycling you can decrease the amount of energy and oil used each year to produce new products. According to the EPA, the national recycling rate is just 34%. Increasing materials recycling in the US to 60% could save the equivalent of 315 million barrels of oil per year. Check out the facts and tips below about recycling and what you can do to make a difference! Recycling Tips: •
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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
Plastic goods are assigned different numbers to grade them for recycling: #1 (PET) and #2 (HDPE) usually used for containers, #4(LDPE) for bags and #7 for mixed plastics. Numbers 1 and 2 are recyclable and most recycling centers will accept them. Number 7 plastics like baby bottles, are not recyclable. Plastic grocery bags should not be put in your recycling bins. Drop them off at your local grocery store – most stores have bins outside for drop off. Rinse aluminum, steel & copper cans before putting them in the recycle bins. Leftover food can grow in the container and makes them un-recyclable.
Source: www.epa.gov, www.eartheasy.com
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
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Tuesday: Broadmoor, Davis Hill, Greenwood, Parkway
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JBLM Main - Bldg. 5290 (12th and Nevada, across from the JBLM Main Commissary)
Wednesday: All McChord Field
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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 - 1600
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Closed all federal Holidays
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JBLM Recycling Outreach Coordinator (253) 966-1734
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 Snow, Ice And Sanding Plan.
JBLM - Snow, Ice And Sanding Removal Plan
ROAD SNOW, ICE AND SANDING REMOVAL PLAN LEWIS-MCCHORD COMMUNITIES
In the event of storms, where ice or snow accumulations are imminent, Lewis-McChord Communities staff will be on standby to respond if in fact the weather does affect the roads within the Housing Areas. While in standby mode, we will monitor local news as well as the Joint Base Hotlines, so we can provide the quickest response possible to the ever changing conditions. Please keep in mind, LMC does not have staff on site 24 hours a day to assess road conditions; so when conditions change overnight we will respond as quickly as possible in cooperation with the Department of Emergency Services and Public Works. LMC responds with a phased plan addressing current road conditions focused on the most critical areas first, including hills and major intersections. As we implement our plan we will cooperate with installation resources to leverage our assets, helping to provide the safest passage possible for LMC residents and staff. The work order line is always available to our residents providing them an outlet to report issues in their area. LMC may send Red Flag Alerts to our residents providing specific instructions and warnings regarding inclement weather when necessary. All Lewis-McChord Communities residents are automatically registered for the LMH Red Flag alerts. If you have specific phone numbers or emails you would like to receive these alerts, contact your District Office to update your profile. We also encourage our residents to opt into the JBLM Emergency Notification services which is another mode of communication from local authorities, including JBLM Commanders.
¡ To stay informed on weather-related notices, join the JBLM Alert System by visiting: https://member.everbridge.net/index/453003085611338#/login ¡ For road conditions on JBLM, visit https://home.army.mil/lewis-mcchord or call the road conditions hotline at 253-967-1733.
So that our focus remains on the most critical areas, LMC will not be plowing and/or sanding side streets, rather focusing on major connecting roads, hills and intersections in and out of our communities. If you are concerned with getting from your driveway, please stop to consider other options before you leave your home. Major snow accumulations in the Pacific Northwest are not constant in the winter and can vary considerably. Resources on JBLM and in many of the municipalities surrounding the installation are limited, travel may be limited in many of these areas, so please use caution before deciding to travel away from your home. Monitor Local News and Command communications so that you are making informed decisions on your travel plans. While it is the residents responsibility to perform snow/ice removal at their individual homes and sidewalks in front of the homes, we will do our best to provide for the safe passage of our residents in and out of the JBLM neighborhoods and respond to resident concerns as resources allow. Be safe this winter season and Happy Holidays from all of us here at Lewis McChord Communites and Lincoln Military Housing.
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Community Events
Spouses Mixer February:
Spouses Mixer March:
Celebration Calendars
String Art
RESIDENT EVENT: Resident Bingo March 2020 Please join us for
RESIDENT BINGO * *
This event is for all families that live in Lewis-McChord Communities Housing. To RSVP, please visit the Resident Portal Date: Friday, March 27th Time: 6 - 9 pm For more information please log into your resident portal.
This is a free event, dinner will be provided. (While Supplies Last)
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Seasonal Reminders Cont. Winter Weather Tips For Your Home / Ice and Snow Winter Weather Tips For Your Home: With the changing weather, we could experience extreme temperature drops, snow and ice. When this kind of weather hits the Northwest, there is the possibility of pipes freezing and bursting in your home. You can help to prevent this by taking some simple steps. Disconnect all garden hoses from the exterior faucets. Keep your house temperature set at 55 or higher, even if you’re leaving the house for an extended period of time. Do not turn off the heating system, this can cause significant damage in your home due to broken water pipes. Open cabinet doors below sinks to allow heat from the home to circulate in these enclosed spaces. During extended periods of freezing temperatures set your inside faucets on a low drip to circulate water in the pipes and help prevent the lines from freezing. Ice and Snow: With snow and ice accumulations typically spanning short periods of time in the Pacific Northwest your Lewis McChord Communities teams will focus on hills, major roads and major intersections in and out of our communities. Lewis McChord Communities does not shovel or lay down ice/snow melt in walkways or driveways around the homes. During these times we ask you to use caution while moving in and around JBLM and other communities surrounding the installation, including major freeways and roadways. Follow the guidance provided by local officials and be safe when making a decision to travel away from your home. HAVE A SAFE WINTER
Pet Responsibilities
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. Droppings in your residence, including your yard, will be removed daily. 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. 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.
Extended Leave or Vacation from your home 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 and pet sitting is not allowed in on base housing. 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.
Remember if its too cold for you, its too cold for your pet. Be kind, bring them inside.
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JBLM News
Toilets are not for trash
By Cathy Hamilton-Wissmer, Directorate of Public Works
What you flush matters! Using your toilet for disposal of many products can result in blockages. The drains that connect your buildings, businesses, and homes to the main sewer are only big enough to carry water, toilet paper and human waste, about 4” around. Just because the package says ‘flushable’ does not mean the items degrade like toilet paper. They wind up clogging pipes, tangling pumps and causing messy sewer backups. Stop the Clog! Not in the toilet, in the drain or in the garbage disposal: Q-tips, cotton balls, makeup removal pads, sanitary pads, dental floss, medicines, pet waste, diapers, wipes of any kind, bandages, plastic of any kind, napkins, paper towels, rags or underwear, Fat, Cooking Oil, Grease, rubber gloves, food wrappers. When in doubt, throw it out! Pour the grease off into a can, or let it harden and wipe it out, putting it in the trash. The sewers are not for household rubbish. Flush Facts: • Solo Point Wastewater treatment plant treats approximately 3 million gallons of wastewater per day, over 1 billion gallons a year! • Directorate of Public Works crews work on approximately 4-6 calls per week due to items that should not be flushed. • Fats, Oils & Grease clog pipes! The Whitechapel fatberg was as long as the London Tower bridge (250M), weighed as much as 19 African elephants, and was as hard as rock. • 53,000 employees, 5,000 housing residents, 12,000 in barracks and 11 Dining Facilities on JBLM all use the sewer system.
Winter Driving Readiness
By Cathy Hamilton-Wissmer, Directorate of Public Works Winter in Western Washington typically has mild winters, however you should still prepare for rainstorms, windstorms, and snow and ice. Here are some tips to help you get winter ready: Check the weather daily. Forecasters are good about giving lead time before strong storms roll through Western Washington. This will allow you sufficient time to get the supplies that you need and decide on transportation options. Be aware of black ice. When the temperature hits the low 30’s, moisture in the air can cause black ice to form on roadways. Black ice is transparent, making it hard to see because it looks like wet pavement. Slow down and leave plenty of space between you and other vehicles. Wear proper footwear and reflective clothing. Add travel time. If you’re walking, biking, or using mass transit, leave yourself plenty of time to get where you’re going. Don’t use cruise control in icy conditions. Using cruise control in these conditions may cause you to lose control of your vehicle putting you and others on the road in danger. Remember that GO Transit makes frequent stops. Leave yourself plenty of room to safely come to a complete stop. This is especially important when it’s dark in the early morning and late evening hours of winter. If you can get through the gate, you can GO! • GO Transit is available for use to anyone who can access JBLM, including service members, dependents 18 years and older, and contract employees. These groups also have free access to bikes from all GO Bike fleet locations. • GO Transit does not run when road conditions are red. Check the JBLM or Sustainable JBLM Facebook page for current status, or call for road conditions: 253967-1733. • GO Lewis-McChord and route information can be found on the JBLM website under Transportation: https://home.army.mil/ lewis-mcchord/index.php/ my-Joint-Base-Lewis-Mcchord/all-services/transit.
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District Information
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District Information
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District Events Calendar
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Leap Day!
DISTRICT OFFICE 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
Meriwether Landing, Beachwood North, Beachwood South and Eagleview
All McChord and Madigan
BLDG 5133 - Lewis Main Phone: 253-912-3460 lewismain@lpsi.com
BLDG 5133 - Lewis Main Phone: 253-912-3493 lewiswest@lpsi.com
BLDG 60100A - Lewis Main Phone: 253-912-3485 lewiseast@lpsi.com
BLDG 10400 - Lewis North Phone: 253-912-3475 lewisnorth@lpsi.com
BLDG 3209 - McChord Field Phone: 253-589-0523 mcchord@lpsi.com
District Manager: Angela Cardosa Maintenance Supervisor: Sean Ryan
District Manager: Amy VanPevenage Maintenance Supervisor: Patrick Hecox
District Manager: Jessica Flansburg Maintenance Supervisor: Sean Ryan
District Manager: Kimberly Trammell Maintenance Supervisor: Joe Mavega
District Manager: Lesley Bonnell Maintenance Supervisor: Patrick Hecox
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Community Services
Caught On Camera!
Spouses Mixer - BINGO! Thanks for a fun night!
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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