Amonthdedicatedtohonoringallthosewhoservedandtothefamilymemberswhosupported thoseservicemembers
OnNovember11th,ournationrecognizestheserviceanddedicationofmilitaryveteranson VeteransDay OriginallycalledArmisticeDay,afterthearmisticesignedbythealliesandGermany thatsignaledtheendofWorldWarI,thenamewaschangedin1954toincludeveteransfromall wars,bothlivinganddeceased
ThemonthofNovemberisalsoaboutcelebratingmilitaryfamilies.Originallyasingledayholiday,in 1996,theArmedServicessucceededinexpandingNovemberintoamonth longobservanceof “MilitaryFamiliesMonth”viapresidentialapproval.Everyyearsince,thegovernmenthasdeclared themonthasaNationalobservancethroughasignedproclamationanditisawonderful opportunitytorecognizebothyourdedicationandservicetoourcountry.
LibertyMilitaryHousingwouldliketothankallofourmilitaryfamiliesforyoursteadfastsupportas youhavefacedthespecialchallengesoflongdeployments,familyseparations,andfrequent relocationswithgreatcourageandresolve Yourselflessdedication,whichhasdirectlycontributed tothemissionreadinessofourservicemembers,isasourceofinspirationanddeepgratitude.
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How Can We Help?
or a concern? LMH is committed to enriching the lives of military families through providing 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 for feedback.
Community Reminder
OnOCT31st,2022,DiscoveryVillagewillbeitsowndistrict.Whatdoesthat mean?
Itmeans,DiscoveryVillagewillhaveoneteamdedicatedtothat communityonly.TherewillbeanewDistrictManager,AssistantManager, MaintenanceSupervisor,MaintenanceTechnicians,ServiceCoordinators andCustomerServiceRepresentativesreadytoassistDiscoveryresidents. Withthisnewchangecomesanewofficelocationandphonenumber Belowyouwillfindthenewofficedetails.
Alsowiththischange,itgivesustheopportunitytohaveourMadigan communityfallundertheLewisEastDistrictOfficeinsteadoftheMcChord DistrictOffice.BeginningOctober31st,Madiganresidentswillcontactthe LewisEastDistrictOfficeforassistance,appointments,andworkorders.
Whythechange?Itallowsustocontinuetoimproveourprocessesand implementyourfeedbacktobetterserveyou(ourcommunity)
DiscoveryVillageDistrictOffice 7110BOrdwayBlvd.JBLM,WA.98433 PH#253.292.6100 Email:Discoveryvillage@livelmhcom
LewisEastDistrictOffice 60100AGarciaBlvd.JBLM,WA.98433 PH#253.912.3485
Email: LewisEast@livelmhcom
DECORATIONS
Holiday decorations are restricted to first story gutters
above the first story
Decorations must be removed no later than 10 days after the holiday
Please be mindful of our community, families and environment by keeping all decorations
Please note, immediate removal may be required of any decorations, alterations, additions or fixtures which are made or installed without LMH's prior written consent
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ATTENTION DISCOVERY VILLAGE & MADIGAN RESIDENTS Resident ledger account must be in current standing. No outstanding violation notices. Must have outranked current neighborhood or change in family composition/size. Must pass a pre-inspection of current home. Current lease must be expired or expired before transfer date. Complete a new application. Pay a $500 transfer deposit. If requesting a transfer from your current JBLM home to another JBLM home, residents must meet all of the following criteria: Transfer requests may be denied due to excessive damage, unsanitary conditions, neglect of the home and/or multiple notices for non-compliance; regardless of eligibility. Contact your district office for more information. STEPTHREE Iftheissueisstillunresolved ResidentialCommunities Initiative 2539672524 STEPTWO Iftheissueisincomplete contactLMHGeneral ManagementOffice: 2539122111 STEPONE ContactyourDistrict HousingOffice LewisEast:2539123485 LewisEast@LiveLMHcom LewisMain:2539123460 LewisMain@LiveLMHcom LewisNorth:2539123475 LewisNorth@LiveLMHcom LewisWest:2539123493 LewisWest@LiveLMH.com McChord:2535890523 Mcchord@LiveLMHcom LibertyAtYourService 18885784141(24hrs) Do you have a needed repair, a suggestion,
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QUALIFICATIONS FOR REQUESTING A HOME TRANSFER HOLIDAY
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TheannualTenantSatisfactionSurveyisinyourinboxasof Tuesday25OCT Yourfeedbackisextremelyimportant. Sharewithusyourexperience,what canweimproveonoraroundourhomes,sharewhatisworkingandwhatyou donotwanttoseechange. PAGE 3 DIDN'T GET YOUR SURVEY? Please send an email to the address below with the following information: ArmyHousingSurvey@celassociates.com Installation Name Full JBLM Address We look forward to your feedback this year to continue improving! GIFTCARD RAFFLES 22WINNERS FORJBLM There are 4 raffle drawings with a total of 22 winners for JBLM. Take your survey to be entered to win. Winners are provided by CEL Associates.
No Waste November
By Hailey Dunn, JBLM Directorate of Public Works, Environmental Division, Sustainability Outreach
Foodwasteisabiggerproblemthanmanypeoplerealize. Didyouknowthatnearlyone thirdofallfoodproduced worldwideisdiscarded?Itissenttolandfills,whereitrotsand producesmethanegas,thesecondmostcommongreenhouse gas.Inotherwords,throwingoutyourfoodcontributesto climatechange
Herearesometipsforcuttingdownonyourfoodwaste Shopsmarter.Makefrequenttripstothegrocerystoretoavoid buyingmorefoodthanyouneed Makeitapointtouseupall thefoodyoupurchasedduringyourlastgrocerystoretrip beforebuyingmore Trymakingaweeklylistofwhatneedstobe consumedandplanupcomingmealsaroundit.Ifyoucookalot andregularlyhaveleftovers,designateadaytouseupany accumulatedinthefridge;itisagreatwaytoavoidthrowing awayfood.
Saveyourleftovers.FreezeleftoversandenjoyThanksgiving dinnerwithintwotothreemonthsaftertheholidayseason. Soupisanexcellentwaytoclearthefridge Ratherthanletting theturkeycarcassgotowaste,simmeritwithveggies,herbs, andwatertomakehomemadestock Alternatively,foravegan option,youcansautéyourvegetablescrapslikethetops,stalks, peels,andanyotherleftoverbitswithsomeoliveoil,thenadd waterandletitsimmerintoanaromaticvegetablebroth Are youlookingtotrysomethingeasyfordinner?Makeacasserole traybyaddingsomeleftoverveggies,puttingmashedpotatoes ontop,andsprinklingsomecheesetobakeuntilgoldenbrown Thesetipshelpyouwastelessfoodandmaysaveyoumoneyandtime
Openallwaterfaucetsinyourhometoallowaverythintrickleofwatertoflow
Leaveallcabinetsdoorsunderneathsinksopensothepipeswillbeventilated
Evenwithminimalchangesinhowyoushop,cook,andplan yourmeals,reducingfoodwastewillhelptoreduceyourenvironmentalimpact.Recyclingquestions?CheckoutJBLM’swebsite.
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throughthewaterlines.Allowthetrickleofwatertocontinuetoflowthroughout thenight (Ifyouareleavingtown,pleasedonotleavethewateron) Ifleavingtownformorethan48hrs,pleasenotifyyourdistrictofficesotheymay periodicallycheckforfrozenpipes
withthewarmairinyourhome Notifyyourdistrictofficeifyouturnonafaucetandnowatercomesout This maybeanindicationoffrozenpipes Leavetheheatturnedto"Auto"andthermostatsettonolessthan60degrees, especiallyifyouwillbegoneformorethan24hrs Winterishereandtheweatherservicewillpredictdangerouslylowtemperatures duringthiswinterseason Tohelppreventfrozenpipesandthepotentialfloodingof yourhome,weaskthatyoupleasetakethefollowingstepswheneverthe temperaturesareforecastedtodiptoanunusuallylowlevel: Yourcooperationisappreciated Intheeventofapipebreakorleak,please immediatelycallour24hrLibertyAtYourServiceline1 888 578 4141. Staywarm! Cold Weather Preparedness
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January 1, 2023 we will no longer offer individual bulk pick up service. Each District will host a spring and fall clean up event, which will allow for residents to bring one truck load to dispose of items/trash. LMH will coordinate bulk trash drop off days during JBLM's Spring & Fall installation clean up days. More information to come. https://communityrewards.me/ FALL BACK 11/06/22
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CLOSED ON: Veterans Day 11/11 Thanksgiving 11/24 -11/25 *Beginning Nov 1. all offices will be closed for training MON-FRI 9:00-10:00AM
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