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Cover Spouses Mixer page 5 Holiday News page 3 LMC Resident Newsletter JBLM | July 2020 With the 4th of July around the corner JBLM Fire Prevention would like to remind everyone that the use of fireworks on the Instal- lation including housing all hous- ing areas are prohibited. Question please give us a call at 253-966-7164. Lewis-McChord Communities will be closed on July 3rd in observance of the 4th of July holiday Fireworks JBLM REGULATION

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LMC Resident NewsletterJBLM | July 2020

With the 4th of July around the corner JBLM Fire Prevention

would like to remind everyone that the use of fireworks on the Instal-lation including housing all hous-ing areas are prohibited. Question

please give us a call at 253-966-7164.

Lewis-McChord Communities will be closed on July 3rd in observance of the 4th of July holiday

FireworksJBLM REGULATION

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To “Live Green” means more than just recycling. It means that you incorpo-rate small changes in your everyday life to help sustain and conserve resources.

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 can-not 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

In This IssueFireworks and JBLM Living GreenHoliday NewsPet SafetyCommunity Events Spouse Mixer - July Social Media Giveaways Landscape ScheduleMaintenance TipsResident HandbookCommunity UpdateJBLM NewsPool and A/C PoliciesCaught On Camera

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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

• JBLM Main - Tue - Sat 0730-1600

• JBLM-McChord Field 24/7 Electronic drop off Mon - Sat 0730 - 1600

• Closed all federal Holidays

District Trash Collection ScheduleHave 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

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

District Office Hours:Monday - 8:00 AM - 4:00 PMTuesday - 8:00 AM - 4:00 PMWednesday - 8:30 AM - 4:00 PMThursday - 8:00 AM - 4:00 PMFriday - 8:00 AM - 4:00 PMSaturday & Sunday Closed

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Important Numbers:

Roadside America: 888-895-1744Lincoln At Your Service: 888-578-4141

Living Green

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How to Live Green:

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District Office Holiday Hours:All District Offices will be closed on July 3rd in observance of the 4th of July holiday.

NO GLASSNO PLASTIC BAGS OR WRAPNO BAGGED RECYCLABLES

NO ELECTRONICSNO HAZARDOUS WASTE

RECYCLING GARBAGE

DROP-OFF

PAPER

PLASTIC

METAL

empty · clean (quick rinse) · no lids

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

PREPARATION Want to know why some things belong in the garbage?piercecountywa.gov/reminders

SINGLE-USE ITEMS:

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

crinkly plastics all cartons

plastic packaging

boxes and bags

aluminum cans metal cans

mixed paper cardboard(flat)

jugs tubsbottles(non-prescription ok)

buckets(remove handle)

aluminum foil, pans and plates

foam trays and containers

coffee pods

paper plates

paper towels and napkins

plastic cupspaper cups

prescription bottles

shredded paper (use a shred event)all lids

utensils and straws

greasy pizza boxes

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ed 6

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glassplastic bags and wrap

(at participating grocery stores) household hazards

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Pierce County Refuse Holiday Schedule

Our offices are closed and no service is provided on: • Thanksgiving Day• Christmas Day • New Years day

Pick-up on or following all other holidays remains un-changed. If you have any further questions please contact your District Office

Pets, Pet Safety & Resident Responsibilities

Holiday News

Recreational Vehicles

Recreational Vehicles

Recreational vehicles are not allowed to be stored in the Lew-is-McChord family housing areas or anywhere on the premises.

Your District Manager may issue a 72 hour pass to allow you to bring such vehicles to your home for packing and cleaning. There will be a limit of two (2) such passes issued per month to each resident.

A recreational vehicle is defined as any vehicle that is not de-signed primarily as a passenger vehicle and includes motor homes, travel trailers (self-contained and pop-up), 5th wheel trailers, campers (mounted on trucks and not mounted), motor-boats, sailboats, jet skis, ATVs, any type of trailer and boat trail-ers of any kind.

At no time are any vehicles permitted to be parked on the lawn, grass, yard or common areas. Please confirm with your District Manager permitted locations for parking RVs within housing.

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Summer Pet Safety Tips

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Community Events

SUMMER FUN!Social Media Giveaway!

Follow us on Facebook for fun summer giveaways!

Spouses Mixer July: Update

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District Information

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UPDATED Landscaping Schedule 2020Lewis Main Schedule:

Broadmoor:Friday All Homes

Town Center:Thursay All Buildings

Clarkdale:Tuesday All Homes

If you have any questions please contact your District Office.

Lewis Main District OfficeBLDG 5133 - Lewis MainPhone: [email protected]

McChord / Madigan Schedule:

All McChord ThursdayBricks All Homes

Westcott Hills Friday All Homes

Olympic GroveMonday All homes

Carter lake MondaySouth of Oak St and East of Woodbrook Dr. ThursdayNorth of Oak St. and East of Woodbrook Dr.

HeartwoodTuesdayNorth of Redwood St. and West of Wood-brook DriveWednesdaySouth of Redwood St. and West of Lincoln and 4501 - 4527 on Dogwood St.

Stony OakWednesday All Homes

Cascade VillageThursday All Homes

MadiganFriday All Homes

If you have any questions please contact your District Office.

McChord / Madigan District OfficeBLDG 3209 - McChord FieldPhone: [email protected]

* Carter lake and Heartwood, for more detailed information regarding your boundries please visit your District Office for a map.

Lewis East Schedule

Discovery VillageMonday7266 - 7298Tuesday7110 - 7195, 7210 - 7265 and 60101 - 60167 EvergreenWednesday All Homes

New HillsideWednesday6741 - 6798Thursday6501 - 6598, 6601 - 6698 and 6701 - 6738Friday6301 - 6388, 6800 - 6872 and 6901 - 6982

If you have any questions please contact your District Office.

Lewis East District OfficeBLDG 60100A - Lewis MainPhone: [email protected]

Lewis West Schedule

ParkwayMonday All buildings

Davis HillMonday All Homes

GreenwoodThursay All Homes

HillsideMonday All Homes

If you have any questions please con-tact your District Office.

Lewis West District OfficeBLDG 5133 - Lewis MainPhone: [email protected]

Lewis North Schedule:

Meriwether Landing ThursdayShannon Woods 10342 - 10373FridayOrdway Heights 10200 - 10237Clarks Point 10240 - 10272Pryer Crossing 10000 - 10081

Beachwood North and SouthWednesday All Homes

EagleviewThursday All Homes

If you have any questions please contact your District Office.

Lewis North District OfficeBLDG 10400 - Lewis NorthPhone: [email protected]

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Maintenance Tips

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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.

Step One Step Two Step Three

Three-Step Process for Resident ConcernsThree-Step Process for Resident Concerns

Identify the issue and contact Lincoln Military Housing:

Lincoln At Your Service24-HR Toll-Free Hotline: 888-578-4141LincolnServiceTrack.com

~ 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

If the issue is incomplete contact Lincoln Military Housing:

General Management Office253-912-2111

If the issue is still unresolved contact:

Government Family Housing253-966-2888

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Resident Handbook Reminders

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BBQ/ Fire Pits

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.

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 over-hangs, 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 materi-als, keep a fire extinguisher or water source readily avail-able and supervise all fires by an adult until extinguished.

The burning of leaves, garbage and paper is strictly pro-hibited.

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 respon-sibility to maintain weed-free. Failure to maintain may result in fines.

BBQ / Fire Pits and Landscaping

Landscaping

It is your responsibility to take care of your pet(s)

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.

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.

Pets & Resident Responsibilities

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-in-spection 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 forward-ing 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, tak-ing 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.

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Community Update

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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, Heart-wood, Clarkdale. These planter beds will then be maintained by our landscaping contrac-tors.

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 mak-ing 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

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PCS Season during COVIDBy Cathy Hamilton-Wissmer, DPW Sustainability JBLM Refuse & Recycling Information

Joint Base Lewis-McChord recycles as much as possible in an effort to protect the environment, to meet the Department of Defense goals by diverting non-hazardous solid waste from landfill disposal, and to wisely steward financial and natural resources by minimizing waste. These efforts combined will sustain resources allowing JBLM to be a premier training installation well into the future.

When in doubt, throw it out! Your curbside recycling container is only for those items that are currently accepted. The JBLM recycling and refuse website is a great spot for the latest information and handouts: https://home.army.mil/lewis-mcchord/index.php/my-Joint-Base-Lewis-Mcchord/all-services/public_works-environmental_division/recycling.

Do you have cleaning, home improvement, automobile maintenance, lawn and garden care, hobbies, or paint to leave behind? Housing residents can take household hazardous waste to bldg. 1210, Environmen-tal Operations during the hours of 1300-1600 Monday –Thurs and 1300-1500 Friday. Call 253-967-4786 for more information. They can also answer questions about any hazardous materials that you may have stored.

Please contact your LMH neighborhood center to find out about bulk pickup of large items during your move out. Other local resources for refuse, large item and household hazardous waste disposal:

• Tacoma Landfill, 3510 S. Mullen St., Tacoma WA 98409 | Phone: 253-591-5418 (www.cityoftacoma.org)

• Thurston County Waste and Recovery Center, 2420 Hogum Bay Rd NE, Lac-ey WA 98516 | Phone: 360-867-2912 (www.co.thurston.wa/solidwaste)

• Hidden Valley Landfill, 17925 Merid-ian St. E., Puyallup WA 98375 | Phone: 253-847-7555 (www.lriservices.com) and (Pierce County Solid Waste)

Follow Sustainable JBLM on Facebook and keep up with Environmental!

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JBLM News Cont.

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NO GLASSNO PLASTIC BAGS OR WRAPNO BAGGED RECYCLABLES

NO ELECTRONICSNO HAZARDOUS WASTE

RECYCLING GARBAGE

DROP-OFF

PAPER

PLASTIC

METAL

empty · clean (quick rinse) · no lids

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

PREPARATION Want to know why some things belong in the garbage?piercecountywa.gov/reminders

SINGLE-USE ITEMS:

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

crinkly plastics all cartons

plastic packaging

boxes and bags

aluminum cans metal cans

mixed paper cardboard(flat)

jugs tubsbottles(non-prescription ok)

buckets(remove handle)

aluminum foil, pans and plates

foam trays and containers

coffee pods

paper plates

paper towels and napkins

plastic cupspaper cups

prescription bottles

shredded paper (use a shred event)all lids

utensils and straws

greasy pizza boxes

Revis

ed 6

/20

glassplastic bags and wrap

(at participating grocery stores) household hazards

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Seasonal RemindersAirconditioning Requests Personal Swimming Pools

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 accom-modate 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 con-cerns, 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 Commu-nities 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.

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Community Services

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join the conversationLike us on Facebook, find us on Twitter, look for us on Instagram and

Pinterest, you can even find us on snapchat.

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.

Email:[email protected]

Office Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PMClosed Saturday and Sunday

Community Services

Community Services Coordinator:Hope Schwickerath

Community Services Director: Marcia McDowell

Lincoln Military Housing is not responsible for information from other organizations published in this newsletter.

Caught On Camera - 2020 Graduates!