Lewis-McChord Communities June 2021 Resident Newsletter by Liberty Military Housing at JBLM

Community Newsletter

Lewis-McChord Communities | June 2021

Living Green

PTSD Awareness

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Community Events page 4

Featured Story

Our brave men and women in uniform understand duty, honor, and sacrifice. Many have returned home with both the visible scars, and the unseen wounds of war; Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The PTSD Foundation of America is a non-profit organization dedicated to mentoring our veterans and their families suffering from combat related post-traumatic stress. We offer support groups nationwide and a recovery program at our residential facility in Houston, TX. What is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder? PTSD is a psychiatric disorder that can occur following the experience or witnessing of a life-threatening events such as military combat, natural disasters, terrorist incidents, serious accidents, or physical or sexual assault in adult or childhood. Most survivors of trauma return to normal given a little time. However, some people will have stress reactions that do not go away on their own, or may even get worse over time. These individuals may develop PTSD. People who suffer from PTSD often relive the experience through nightmares and flashbacks, have difficulty sleeping, and feel detached or estranged, and these symptoms can be severe enough and last long enough to significantly impair the person’s daily life. People with PTSD experience three different kinds of symptoms. The first set of symptoms involves reliving the trauma in some way such as becoming upset when thinking about the trauma while you are trying to do something else. The second set of symptoms involves either staying away from places or people that remind you of the trauma, isolating from other people, or feeling numb. The third set of symptoms includes things such as feeling on guard, irritable, or startling easily. PTSD is complicated by the fact that people with PTSD often may develop additional disorders such as depression, substance abuse, problems of memory and cognition, and other problems of physical and mental health. The disorder is also associated with impairment of the person’s ability to function in social or family life, including occupational instability, marital problems and divorces, family discord, and difficulties in parenting. Early treatment is important and may help reduce long-term symptoms. Unfortunately, many people do not know that they have PTSD or do not seek treatment. For Veterans in Washington State, please contact Peter Schmidt, PSY. D., LMHC at (800) 562-2308 peters@dva.wa.gov or contact us at our PTSD Veterans Hotline at 877-717-PTSD (7873) for more information, acceptance criteria and availability. Follow us on Twitter @ptsdusa.org.

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Living Green With the summer months upon us more and more families are choosing to do staycations. Which means hopping into the family car, hitting the road and seeing the local sites. To make your staycation even more affordable try these earth healthy tips from www.goodhousekeeping. com.

In This Issue 1. PTSD Awareness 2. Living Green 3. Upcoming Events

Army Birthday

National Selfie Day

National Bingo Day

Celebrate our Graduates

4. Upcoming Events Cont.

Spouse Mixer - June Spouse Mixer - July

Community Rewards

5. Seasonal Reminders 6. JBLM Sustainability 7. Caught On Camera 8. Find Us On Facebook 9. Maintenance Tips

1. Slow down. Driving 10mph above 60 is like adding nearly 50 cents to the price of a gallon of gas, since higher speed equals more guzzling. 2. Get pumped. Once a month check the pressure of each of the tires against the guidelines listed in your car’s manual; add air if needed. Doing this can improve mileage by about 3 percent. 3. Air out. Replace filters regularly. A new oxygen sensor alone can improve mileage by as much as 15 percent.

5 Easy Double-Duty Ideas The goal is "reduce, reuse, recycle." 1. Magazines. Roll up a couple of these and stick one into each of your calf- or knee-high boots so the footwear will keep its shape. 2. Empty paper-towel roll. Flatten,and use it to sheathe a knife kept in a drawer. 3. Small glass food jars. These make perfect see-through storage vessels for nails, screws, nuts, and bolts. 4. Old shower curtain. Stash one in your car's trunk to line it when carting potentially messy paints or picnic and beach gear. 5. Used coffee grounds. Spread them over flower beds of acid-craving plants such as azaleas or rhododendrons.

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

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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 Resource Guide 2

Upcoming Events

U.S. Army Birthday! June 14th

National Selfie Day June 21st

National Bingo Day June 27th

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Community Events

Spouses Mixer June: Oven Spice Racks

Spouses Mixer July: Accent Jars

RESIDENT REWARDS PROGRAM IS HERE!

Modern Message Is A fun way to interact with your community, post photos, participate in fun surveys and earn rewards. Join and start earning rewards today! Lewis-McChord Communities

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Seasonal Reminders The Dangers of Baby Wipes

BBQ / Fire Pits and Landscaping

A message from JBLM Public Works: This is at the waste water treatment plant (WWTP) that shows the magnitude of the problem when flushing wipes down the drain.

If you wish to cook outdoors, Town Center residents please refer to your lease documents for limitations on grilling in your neighborhood. 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.

This is happening across the US. Philadelphia reported two TONS of wipes and masks flushed down the toilets when they last cleaned out their head works at their WWTP. JBLM Public Works is asking for ev eryone to stop flushing anything but toilet paper. If this continues we could be looking at a major backup in a housing neighborhoods!

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 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 emobile item in your yard such as a swing set or trampoline. Please see your District Office for the Outdoor Policies. The mowers will cut within two (2) feet of the item. You will be responsible to cut the grass under and around the item up to two feet. You may choose to maintain your own lawn if desired. Contact your District Office for a self maintain sign to put in your window. If your home 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. Failure to maintain may result in fines. Lincoln Military Housing

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JBLM News

RECYCLING

GARBAGE

PREPARATION

empty · clean (quick rinse) · no lids

PLASTIC

Want to know why some things belong in the garbage?

piercecountywa.gov/reminders

Recycle plastics by shape. Ignore numbers/symbols on packaging.

crinkly plastics

plastic packaging

all cartons

foam trays and containers

aluminum foil, pans and plates

SINGLE-USE ITEMS:

bottles

(non-prescription ok)

jugs

tubs

PAPER

buckets

(remove handle)

paper plates

paper towels and napkins

paper cups

plastic cups

utensils and straws

coffee pods

NO ELECTRONICS NO HAZARDOUS WASTE

boxes and bags

METAL

cardboard

NO GLASS NO PLASTIC BAGS OR WRAP NO BAGGED RECYCLABLES

aluminum cans

all lids

(flat)

metal cans

greasy pizza boxes

shredded paper

(use a shred event)

DROP-OFF

prescription bottles

Find locations for these items plus options for electronics, appliances, mattresses, clothing, foam packaging and more: piercecountywa.gov/recyclemenu

Revised 3/19

mixed paper

piercecountywa.gov/recycle

glass

plastic bags and wrap

(at participating grocery stores)

household hazards

Recycle Right (not more) Cathy Hamilton-Wissmer, Directorate of Public Works Changes in the recycling markets have hit home. In the past, it was easy for programs to accept many items because most recyclables were shipped overseas, and processed out of sight. Now that most of the recyclable material stays local, there is limited infrastructure to re-process the material and the increased costs associated with shipping and processing to re-manufacturers in the United States and Canada. These items are no longer recyclable in your commingled (gray) recyclable tote or at the recycling centers: 1. Shredded paper 2. Refrigerated cartons (milk, juice) 3. Plant pots While it can be tempting to put things in the recycling tote because it seems it should be recycled, good intentions cause contamination that affects the whole system. Recycling is important, but reducing waste is the goal. Please put only the items listed on the reminder sheet in the recycling cart so you can recycle the right things. Search the JBLM website for the latest recycling brochure, updates and recycling center locations: www.//home.army. mil/lewis-mcchord/. If you have any specific questions, please email the recycling outreach coordinator: usarmy.jblm. imcom.list.dpw-jblm-recycles@mail.mil. Another great source of information is the Pierce County Solid Waste website: https://www.co.pierce.wa.us/1507/Recycle-Reduce-Waste. Lewis-McChord Communities

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Community Services

Caught On Camera - Military Spouse May Craft Mixer!

Thank you to all our crafty spouses for joining us for craft night. We love seeing your creativity and we hope you enjoy your scrabble tile project.

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

join the conversation Like us on Facebook, find us on Twitter, look for us on Instagram and Pinterest, you can even find us on snapchat. Lincoln Military Housing is not responsible for information from other organizations published in this newsletter. Lewis-McChord Communities

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. Resource Guide 7

Find Us On Facebook

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

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: Heather Curaming Maintenance Supervisor: Matt Clark

District Manager: Kimberly Trammell Maintenance Supervisor: Dale Kimmell

District Manager: Lesley Bonnell Maintenance Supervisor: Yawanda Proctor

District Manager: Jessica Flansburg Maintenance Supervisor: Adam Aflau

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District Manager: Katie Dirkx Maintenance Supervisor: Joe Mavega

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Maintenance Tips

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

Three-Step Process for Resident Concerns Step One

Step Two

Step Three

Identify the issue and contact Lincoln Military Housing:

If the issue is incomplete contact Lincoln Military Housing:

If the issue is still unresolved contact:

Lincoln At Your Service 24-HR Toll-Free Hotline: 888-578-4141 LincolnServiceTrack.com

General Management Office 253-912-2111

Government Family Housing 253-967-2524

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