Community Newsletter JBLM | September 2018
Community Newsletter Lewis-McChord Communities | November 2019
Feature Story
Living Green
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Featured Story
A Thank you to Military Families & Veterans Saluting our Military Families! This month our Nation recognizes and honors all our military families as Military Family Appreciation Month begins! November marks the annual celebration of the Military Family in which our country gives tribute to the commitment and sacrifices made by the families of the nation’s service members. Lincoln Military Housing would like to thank all our military families for your steadfast support as you have faced the special challenges of long deployments, family separations, and frequent relocations with great courage and resolve. Your selfless dedication, which has directly contributed to the mission readiness of our service members, is a source of inspiration and deep gratitude. Did you know that Military Family Appreciation Month was established in 1993 by the Armed Services YMCA, with the U.S. Government recognizing the occasion every year since! Thank you ASYMCA
Saluting our Veterans! November 11th America is a day to celebrate and salute all who have served! Lincoln would like to take this opportunity to say thank you for your service and dedicationto our country.
Living Green
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Thank you Veterans
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Featured Story
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Living Living Green Green
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Maintenance Tips Community Events
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Spouses Mixer - November page 4 Community Events Spouses - December SpouseMixer Mixer - November Holiday Lights!
Spouse Mixer - December Seasonal Reminders
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JBLM News
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Holiday Lights
Seasonal Reminders Caught On Camera
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JBLM News Calendar of Events
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Resident Survey Community Services
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Living Green Tips: Batteries & Hazardous Chemicals There are many types of batteries: alkaline batteries, rechargeable batteries, lithium, lithium ion, and zinc air batteries that can be recycled, including batteries from household items (cameras, cell phones, laptops, power tools, etc.). You can take dead alkaline and rechargeable batteries to the following businesses to recycle them: Best Buy, Home Depot, Lowes, or Staples. You may also visit www.call2recycle.org for other locations near you.
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We Need You!
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Calendar Of Events
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District Office Hours:
District Office Hours
Monday - 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Tuesday - 8:00 AM -Thursday 4:00 PM Monday, Tuesday, and Friday- 8:00am Wednesday 8:30 AM- -4:00pm 4:00 PM Thursday - 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Wednesday 8:30am - 4:00pm Friday - 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Saturday &&Sunday Saturday SundayClosed Closed
How to handle hazardous materials: • Never store hazardous products in food containers; keep them in their original containers and never remove labels. Corroding containers, however, require special handling. Call your local hazardous materials official or fire department for instructions. • Pesticides, herbicides, oil paints, paint cleaners, and oil and transmission fluids should never be flushed into a water system, disposed of on the ground, or put into household refuse.
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 Tuesday: Broadmoor, Davis Hill, Greenwood, Parkway Wednesday: All McChord Field
OFFICE CLOSURES & Lewis-McChord Communities CHANGES will be closed on the following All Offices will be closed on days: November 11th, November 22nd and 23rd. November 11th November 28th and 29th
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 Main - Bldg. 5290 (12th and Nevada, across from the JBLM Main Commissary)
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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 - 160
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Closed all federal Holidays
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JBLM Recycling Outreach Coordinator (252) 966-644
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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
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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 253-966-2888
~ 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 3
Community Events
Spouses Mixer: Christmas Calendars November 12th
Spouses Mixer: No Spouses Mixer For December
Resident Event Holiday Lights! The Week Of December 9th. Join in on the fun this holiday season, Holiday Lights are BACK! * * *
This event is for all families that live in Lewis-McChord Communities Housing. Turn your holiday lights on to be included in the contest. 1 winner per neighborhood! Days: Monday - Friday Dates: December 9th - 13th (weather permitting) Time: Nightly, 4:00PM - 9:00PM Be on the look out for more information in your email and our Facebook page. Winners will be awarded on the spot with a $100 dollar gift card and a red bow! Each District will post on Facebook which community they will be driving that night! 4
Seasonal Reminders Holiday Decorations Friendly reminder of important tips and dates:
The Holidays and Trash pick up: During the holidays LeMay will be closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas. All trash service will be pushed one day to accommodate their holiday schedule. For example: Thanksgiving week. If your trash day is Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday you will see no change to your service. If your normal trash day is on Thursday and Friday, because LeMay is closed on Thanksgiving Thursday pick up will be pushed to Friday and Friday pick up will be pushed to Saturday. Starting Monday, all trash service will return to normal pick up days. 5
Seasonal Reminders Cont. Extended Leave or Vacation from your home
Recreational Vehicles
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.
Recreational vehicles are not permitted to be stored within your neighborhood. Recreational vehicle parking lots are available through MWR. Please visit the JBLM website for more information.
Before you leave your home, we strongly recommend that you:
For temporary passes for your recreational vehicle please visit your District Office for the process.
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. 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.
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. Remember if its too cold for you, its too cold for your pet. Be kind, bring them inside.
Community Centers
All Community Centers are for the use of residents of Lewis-McChord Communities exclusively. Any resident in good standing (i.e. no balance owing) of any community may reserve any Community Center for any personal/social event if the center is available at the desired time. All reservations require a security/ cleaning deposit. A Community Center may be reserved for military functions such as FRG meetings, unit picnics, etc. on any available MonThurs. No military functions will be scheduled on Fri-Sun. A housing resident will need to complete the reservation form and bring the security/cleaning deposit at the time the agreement is signed. Request your reservation by visiting your District Office. You will be contacted to continue the reservation process, or call 253-912-2150
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. 6
JBLM News
Welcome to GO Lewis-McChord! You have probably wondered what the vans driving around Joint Base Lewis-McChord with GO Transit signs on the top are for. What are these GO Transit vehicles doing by every DFAC, gym, and major route on JBLM? GO Transit is a free transit system available to everyone on JBLM that lets you travel the main areas around base. How do you use GO Transit? Find the stop closest to you by visiting the GOLewisMcChord.com website. Use the schedules listed at any of those locations to determine the next time a vehicle is due at that stop. Stand within five feet of the GO Transit stop and the driver will stop, although a little wave is always appreciated, especially in low-visibility situations. When you board, let the driver know what stop you want to go to. If your destination requires a transfer, the driver will communicate with the other vehicles to make sure you easily get onto the next vehicle. In addition to the on-base transportation options this provides, GO Transit also connects with Pierce Transit via Madigan Hospital. Pierce Transit can take you to Lakewood and beyond! The Lakewood Transit Center provides connections with public transportation to SeaTac Airport, Seattle, and Tacoma. The DuPont extension provides access to restaurants and businesses downtown as well as weekday connections with public transportation to Seattle. Consider trying GO Transit on your next trip to the Post Exchange, the gym, or an appointment. You will find it easier than fighting traffic and more convenient than searching for parking! If you have any questions about GO Transit or other GO Lewis-McChord programs, call (253)-966-3939. Keep in touch with GO Lewis-McChord! Follow our Facebook at www.Facebook.com/SustainableJBLM Website: www.GOLewisMcChord.com
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JBLM News Cont.
The Resident Satifaction Survey starts November 12th.
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District Information
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District Information
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Community Services
Caught On Camera! October Spouses Mixer - Pumpkins! Save the Date
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
Community Services Mission Statement
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.
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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Community Services
We are looking for model homes in the following munities. • • • • • •
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The Bricks Greenwood Hillside Madigan Olympic Grove Stony Oak
We would like you to use your home for promotional rial, marketing, social media and so much more.
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We are asking for images of your living / dining rooms, kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms, entry way and front / back yards. If you are interested please email lewismcchordcommunities@gmail.com for more information. 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.
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
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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District Events Calendar
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Housewife’s Day
USMC Day
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Happy Veterans Day LMC Offices will be closed 18
Take a hike day
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Shopping Reminder Day
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Lewis-McChord Communities will be closed on November 28th and 29th.
Lewis-McChord Communities will be closing at 2pm.
DISTRICT OFFICES LEWIS MAIN
LEWIS NORTH
Lewis North District Office
McCHORD FIELD
Lewis Main District Office
Lewis West District Office
Lewis East 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: Dale Kimball
District Manager: Lesley Bonnell Maintenance Supervisor: Dale Kimball
District Manager: Jessica Flansburg Maintenance Supervisor: Sean Ryan
District Manager: Kimberly Trammell Maintenance Supervisor: Joe Mavega
McChord District Office
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