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FOCUSJoint Base Lewis-McChord MWR fun, food, travel & well-being guide

MARCH 2011 • JBLMmwr.com

MORE GREEN FUN:HEALTHY EATS ON BASE

SPRING ADVENTURE TRIPS

ST. PATTY’S DAY FUN RUN

$AVE GREEN TO BECOME A MILLIONAIRE

CLEANING GREEN

GO GREEN AT ARTS & CRAFTS

PLAY & SAVE AT JBLM COURSES

McCHORD PUB & DELI HAS NEW DIGS!

BATTLE ON THE BASE CAGE FIGHTING

BREWFEST

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Kids’ Fest

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CONTENTSFOOD & FUN

Good eats and special programsall over the base.

6–13

FAMILY & THE HOMEFRONT

Fun activities and sports for youth, plus education and resources.

14–19

FEELIN’ GOODInside info on feeling fit and

staying strong.

26–27

ADVENTURES Experience the best of the Northwest

with trips, travel and outdoor fun.

20–25

LEARNING & EARNING

Savings tips, recommended reads and more.

28–29

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FROM THE COVERPhoto by Toby Bartley

Go green with JBLM Family and MWR! Check out fun activities and events on page 8 the FOOD & FUN section; see golf specials on page 10. It’s a race for the finish in the St. Patty’s Day Fun Run on page 27. LEARNING & EARNING discusses how to save some green and how to make your own cleaning products (turn to page 28).

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FOCUSDirector, Family & MWR William E. Harvey

Creative director Toby Bartley

Promotions director Kelly Wetzel

Editor Kimberly Rowe

Graphic designers Jessica Gomez, Johanna Krause and Denise MacDonald

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The JBLM “FOCUS” is an unofficial information source published monthly. All activities described herein, which are open to authorized patrons and, where applicable, guests, are subject to change; contact the activity for confirmation. Opinions are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent FMWR, Joint Base Lewis-McChord or any U.S. government entity. The use of a commercial sponsor logo or mention of a commercial sponsor or other organization does not constitute U.S. government endorsement. Submissions are welcome but may be edited for accuracy, clarity and style.

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(page 7) and this month’s specials at the golf courses (page 10) and Arts & Crafts Centers (page 12).

Find out where to grab a quick bite to eat during the week (page 6), learn to go green with help from Family & MWR (page 8; and save some green, too—page 28), go on an outdoor adventure (page 20) and much more.

As always, this issue is full of special events—MMA ac-tion, a St. Patty’s Day Fun Run and, to kick off the Month of the Military Child, Kids’ Fest. You’ll find a complete calen-dar of special events at JBLMmwr.com.

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Get your favorites hot off the grill!Serving breakfast and lunch during the week, 7 a.m.–1 p.m., Madigan Café is

home to the famous Latino platter. Other hot-off-the-grill items include your fa-vorite breakfasts as well as burgers and sandwiches. For details, call 253-964-4054.

Lunch is served, and dinner, tooWhether you have time to enjoy the waterfront

view or just a few minutes to pick up lunch and go, check out the Bistro at Russell Landing.

Located on the shores of American Lake at Lewis North, the Bistro serves lunch during the week, including quick curbside pickup. Call ahead for pickup or reservations: 253-964-2813.

The Bistro is also open for dinner Fridays and Sat-urdays. The menu includes a variety of sandwich-es, salads, pizza, desserts and more. For a complete menu and operating hours, visit JBLMmwr.com.

New ways to satisfy your appetite

Food & fun

Authentic German Buffet Feast on schnitzel, bratwurst and

more international favorites at the all-you-can-eat German Buffet Thursday, March 17, 5–8 p.m. at American Lake Community Center at Lewis North. Res-ervations are recommended. For prices and reservations, call 253-964-1209.

Bring family to taco bar nightDon’t feel like cooking? Get out of the

house for a family dinner Wednesday nights at the McChord Club. The weekly Family Taco Feed is 4:30–6:30 p.m., and costs $3 for club members, $6 for non-members, $2 for ages 6–10 and free for ages 5 and younger. Call 253-982-5581 for more information.

See what’s new at the P&D!Check out the McChord Pub & Deli’s

digs Friday and Saturday, 4 p.m. to midnight. There’s XBox gaming, pool, darts, 10’x12’ big-screen and TVs, plus 13 drafts on tap, pizzas, burgers, nachos, deli sandwiches and more. The P&D is conveniently located in building 1146 off Barnes Blvd. Call 253-982-7200 for more information.

Bowl Arena Lanes snack bar Drop in anytime for hot, quick eats

such as nachos and pizza from the snack bar at Bowl Arena Lanes. For more infor-mation, call 253-967-4661.For a complete list of upcoming events, check out the web calendar at JBLMmwr.com. Turn to page 30 for MWR facility phone listings.

MWR activities Date & time Location Phone number

Two-fer Tuesday Tuesdays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. McChord Field Club 253-982-5581

2-for-1 Steak Night Friday, March 18, 4–8 p.m. McChord Field Club 253-982-5581

Dinner special Fridays, 5–8 p.m. McChord Field Club 253-982-5581

Weekly lunch buffet Tuesday–Friday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. McChord Field Club 253-982-5581

First Friday Friday, March 4, 4–6 p.m. McChord Field Club 253-982-5581

St. Patrick’s day luncheon buffet Thursday, March 17, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Madigan Café 253-964-4054

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Battle Bean offers coffee, Wi-Fi & moreGrab your fuel—a cup o’ joe, specialty drink, breakfast, lunch

or a quick snack—at one of JBLM’s Battle Bean Coffee Shops fea-turing the Battle Bean brand, proudly roasted at JBLM.

The five locations—AFC Arena and Stone Education Center at Lewis Main, the Battle Bean trailer at Lewis North and Café Lancel-atte and Buster’s at McChord Field—serve specialty drinks and food; coffee beans are also available for purchase. The AFC Arena location offers a comfortable café and onsite Wi-Fi, while the Stone Educa-tion Center and Lewis North trailer locations offer quick, convenient stops for your caffeine fixes. Try take-away breakfast and lunch at Café Lancelatte and breakfast at Buster’s on the flightline.

For location information, turn to page 30. For more informa-tion about Battle Bean Coffee brand, visit JBLMmwr.com.

Plan your dream vacation at JBLM Travel ShowJoin travel industry experts and Leisure Travel Services at

AFC Arena, Bldg. 2275 at Lewis Main, at the 2011 Passport to Travel Show. Start planning the trip of a lifetime Wednesday, March 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (see ad on page 28 for details).

LTS is also an authorized TicketMaster location. Purchase tickets for upcoming sporting events, concerts, comedy shows and more (tickets subject to availability). For more informa-tion, call 253-967-3085.

Sports action at HeroesHeroes Sports Lounge is the place to catch the latest

UFC action. Drop in Saturday, March 19 for UFC 128; doors open at 6 p.m. and the fights start at 7 p.m.

Celebrate the end of the work week at Finally Friday! with draft deals, cheap eats and karaoke each week, 4–9 p.m. For more information, call 253-964-0331.

Also view at McChord’s Pub & Deli at 7 p.m.

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Shop ‘til you drop at the Spring Flea Market

Find the perfect lamp for your guest room, a bookcase for your study or that elusive item you’ve been looking for to decorate your living room. Shop the day away at the American Lake Community Center’s Spring Flea Market Saturday, March 5, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For details, call 253-967-6772.


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W ho needs a spring break? We all do! If you’re craving a “green”

fix, Family and MWR has prime choices this month for outdoor activities.

Spring outings to get you startedFrom one-day breathers to Northwest

getaways, the Northwest Adventure Center is offering fresh new trips this month. Find your thrill outside with:•AwaterfalltouralongthehistoricCo-

lumbia River Highway

•AnoutingtoPike Place Market and a

ride into the water on the “Duck”

•AtranquilkayakpaddlearoundHope

Island in Puget Sound and on Lake

Union in Seattle

•AscenichorsebackridearoundLeav-

enworth

•HikestotheApeCavesnearMountSt.

Helens, Franklin Falls in the Cascades,

Sul Duc Hot Springs in the Olympics,

and a bike-and-hike trip along the

Carbon River near Mount Rainier• BottomfishingatWestportonthePa-

cific OceanFor trip details, turn to the “Adven-

tures” section beginning on page 20.

Need outdoor gear? No problemIf you crave to get out on your own

adventure, don’t let lack of cash for out-door equipment keep you at home.

Even if you don’t own a mountain bike, canoe, kayak or backpacking or sports gear, you can rent top-quality equipment at either the Northwest Ad-venture Center at Lewis North or Ad-ventures Unlimited at McChord Field.

Choose from a huge array of rentals for a day to a week while you enjoy your days off in the great outdoors.

When you’re ready to buy your own gear, stop by the Northwest Adventure Center’s sales store first. You can’t beat the huge inventory at deep discounts for getting what you want.

Golfers can show your stuffEven though wind and rain storms

made golfing a bit difficult on Whisper-ing Firs’ and Eagles Prides’ greens at the height of winter, both golf courses are primed for a milder season.

With the first signs of spring come opportunities for more play and compe-titions. Check out page 10 to learn all about Whispering Firs’ Customer Ap-preciation Week and the 7th Annual Spring Break competition.

It’s also prime time to sharpen your game and edge out the competition with individual lessons from a golf pro at either Whispering Firs or Eagles Pride.

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Join the healthy lunch bunchYou’ll find a delicious variety of healthy and

“lite” lunches at JBLM Lewis and McChord Field.Even when you avoid ordering food with

descriptions such as “fried,” “grilled,” “bread-ed” and “battered,” you can still fill up and be satisfied.

Soups, sandwiches and salads are the top choices on healthy lunch menus. Pair your meal with fresh seasonal fruit, and you have a powerhouse combination.

Choose from these favorites:• TheBistro at Russell Landingoffersgour-

met vegetable and caprese lunch sand-wiches with soup or a fresh green side salad.

• TheGlobemasterGrillinsidetheMcChordClub offers gourmet salads and deli sand-wiches.

Fresh, healthy eating is easy choice Your high adventure

begins here!

• Bungee jumping

• White-water rafting

• Scuba diving

• Parasailing

• Skydiving

• ORV park,

& more!

The Outdoor Recreation Program is here for you!

We provide services to Soldiers, Airmen, family members & sponsored friends.

We also provide FRG, unit & squadron trips, clinics, camps, rentals, outdoor

store, shooting ranges & more.

We’re located in Bldg. 8050, Lewis North

& Bldg. 739, McChord Field.

Drop in or call us today:Information/rental 253-967-7744/8282

Adventure Programs 253-967-6263

Adventures Unlimited (McChord

Field rentals) 253-982-2206/2303

Rifle Range 253-967-9803

Skeet Range 253-967-7056

Russell Landing Marina

253-967-2510

Paintball 253-912-8000

Scuba 253-967-3405

• Choosefromdailysoupandsaladspecialsat Bowl Arena Lanes at Lewis Main.

• Forlightdeli-stylelunchesandsoups,dropby Café Lancelatte inside the Customer Service Mall in Bldg. 100 at McChord or Battle Bean inside AFC Arena at Lewis.

• Sounders Lanes’ Strike Zone offers largefresh dinner salads, chef salads, chicken salads and chicken or beef taco salads as part of its daily menu.

• You canfindan all-you-can-eat soupandsalad bar at Cascade Community Center.

• HabañeroMexicanGrillatWhisperingFirsGolf Course at McChord Field offers made-to-order chicken or beef taco salads and soup of the day.

For dining options, visit JBLMmwr.com under Dining.

Take an hour for sweat and funJanuary’s Aerobathon showed you what’s

available for fun workouts all over Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Keep the fun going wherev-er you are on JBLM.

McChord Field Fitness Annex offers cardio kickboxing, cycling bike (spin), fitness readi-ness, pilates (core conditioning), yoga and zumba.

Lewis Fitness & Sports Centers offer all that McChord offers, plus classes in belly dance, total body conditioning, hips, butts & guts, body sculpting, speed & agility, CrossFit, and indoor swimming at the pools.

What’s so special about these workouts? They’re absolutely free, taught by certified volunteer instructors who are motivated to give you their best, and are offered at a vari-ety of convenient locations from morning to evening Monday to Friday.

Other ways to work it outRegister for fun runs, mountain bike racing,

intramural sports and more this month. Find all the details on page 27.

For other activities such as bowling, roller skating and blading, climbing walls and tow-ers (for youth and adults), scuba diving and ORV sporting, find complete info online at JBLMmwr.com.

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Perfect your game at Eagles Pride Golf CoursePerfect your swing one of two ways: golf lessons or a trip to the driving range. Individual and group golf lessons are available

at Eagles Pride Golf Course. Two professionals on staff can give you lessons — one is PGA-certified and the other is certified with the Korea Golf Association and the World Golf Association. Call today to schedule your lesson and you’ll be on the way to a better golf game.

The driving range boasts lights and heat, so rainy weather can’t keep you from hitting a bucket of range balls. Range balls are available at the driving range or may be purchased at the Pro Shop for additional savings.

Schedule your next tee time faster with WebTrac and TeleTrac. Once registered online at JBLMmwr.com (click on WebTrac/Online Registration), you can also rent outdoor equipment, pay your child care bill, sign up and pay for adventure trips and register for sports and fitness events.

Compete in the annual Spring Break March 19–20 at Whispering Firs Golf Course.

The competition is open to all eligible golfers with GHIN handicap. Call the pro shop at 253-982-4927 for details.

Compete for annual greens fee, good at both Whispering Firs and Eagles Pride Golf courses.Cost: $100; Pre-registration deadline: March 18Register at the course.

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Come in to the Whispering Firs pro shop Thursday, March 17 for our St. Patrick’s Day Sale—wear green to save green on select items.

March golf specialsTake advantage of combo greens fees, half cart and hot dog for $26

weekdays, excluding holidays and tournaments. March Madness Week is March 14–18 with daily specials: •Enjoyall-daygreensfeesMarch14withunlimitedgolffor$14.•SavewithSuperTwilightgreensfeesalldayMarch15.•Save10%offlunchinHabañeroMexicanGrillMarch16.•Gettwo-for-oneregularlypricedgreensfeesMarch17(onecom-

plimentary greens fee when a second of equal or greater value is purchased).•Golfwithhalf-pricepowercartsMarch18.

Greens aerification is March 28–April 1.

Need to brush up or want to learn in time for summer? Golf lessons are available from LPGA Life Master Professional. Check with the pro shop for details.


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Learn to mat, frameSave time and money by learning how to make your own mats and frames for

art prints, photos, certificates and more.Sign up for the JBLM Arts & Crafts Centers beginning matting and framing

courses for individualized hands-on instruction. McChord’s Arts & Crafts Center offers classes upon request; Lewis’ Arts & Crafts Center offers a class Wednesday afternoons when requested.

More advanced classes are offered at McChord Field, including creating a shadow box and designer cuts.

Students must preregister and prepay for all classes. For details, call McChord at 253-982-6726 or Lewis at 253-967-5001.

Personalize it!Get creative at the Arts & Crafts Center. Not only can you sign up for mat-

ting and framing classes to learn the skills yourself, but the professionals can also mat and frame your favorite photos. The framed works of art and plaques are perfect gifts for promotions, farewells and more. Additionally, you can create personalized gifts with your favorite photo, unit crest or orga-nization logo embroidered, engraved or screen printed. Personalize anything from T-shirts, coffee mugs and bags to plaques and glass. For more informa-tion call 253-967-5001 or 253-982-6726.

Do it creatively for less

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Go green for Arts & Crafts St. Paddy’s Day Special

Feeling lucky? Come in to McChord Arts & Crafts and ask to pick a num-ber out of our Pot o’ Gold Thursday, March 17. It’s your chance to receive 10 or 15 percent off fram-ing, embroidery or en-graving orders. Applies to service fees only.

Wear a bit ‘o green or drive your green car to the Auto Center and receive $1 off a lift or stall fee March 17.

Get crafty at Saturday workshops

Learn how to make paper, create beaded and wire jewelry, emboss pa-per designs, create journals and more at a two-hour Saturday craft class each month. Interested? Talk to your friends about signing up for a class of your choice! Call 253-982-6726 for class information.

Take care of your vehicle for less

JBLM Auto Centers are an in-expensive alternative to chang-ing your oil in the driveway or having a shop charge you for labor. Learn how to do it your-self with professional equipment and safe disposal of used fluids.

McChord’s Auto Center offers a lube and oil change class for $25 or a car check-up class for $20; supplies are extra. After your class, you can do it yourself with a minimal charge for a lift. To make an appointment for a class, call McChord Auto Center at 253-982-7226.


A Night @ the Improv The Community Center is offering a night of fun at Jet City Improv in Seattle Saturday, March 12. The $15 fee includes round-trip transportation and tickets. Call 253-982-0718 by March 7 to register and for more information.

McChord Field Brewfest The Home Brew Competition is Friday, March 25, 4:30–10 p.m. Submit brews to the community center through March 12. Also compete for the “Best of JBLM” at Brewfest 2011. For entry details, call the event coordinator at 253-982-0718 or download entry information and rules from JBLMmwr.com.

Twisted Flicks The Community Center is offering another night of fun at Jet City Improv in Seattle Saturday, March 26. The $15 fee includes round-trip transportation and tickets. Call 253-982-0718 by March 21 to register and for more information.

The Surf Spot Available to JBLM personnel 18 and older, the Surf Spot is a kickin’ fast free Wi-Fi hot spot. Bring your laptop for convenient web access or use one of six PCs on the bar. Also check out the Xbox gaming consoles and game tables, relax on a sofa and take a break. One of the best quality-of-life services at McChord Field!

Get your thrills at Bowl Arena LanesStop by Bowl Arena Lanes at Lewis

Main for Xtreme Bowling, league op-portunities, a quick lunch and specials. Retirees can enjoy 75-cent games and 75-cent shoes Mondays, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. All other patrons can bowl for $1.50 per game (plus $1.75 shoe rental) at the same time.

Swing by Wednesdays, 6:30–8:30 p.m. for all-you-can-eat pizza and bowling for just $9! Prepay to guarantee your lane; shoes not included.

Skate and blade at AFC ArenaLace up your skates or blades and

roll around the rink at AFC Arena. Check out specials for families, ac-tive duty and civilians, plus hours of operation at JBLMmwr.com. Adult skate night features R&B and old school jams every Sunday, 5–10 p.m. The cost is $3.50 to skate or $4.50 to blade. For more information, call 253-967-4458.

Call BOSS DD Van for no-hassle rideIf you need a free, no-questions-

asked ride home from on-base clubs, call the BOSS DD Van at 253-208-9169. The JBLM BOSS Team operates a Designated Driver Van on base Fri-day and Saturday nights. Volunteer Soldiers and Airmen drive the van between barracks/on-base housing and JBLM clubs from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. To volunteer with the Designated Driver Van or to learn other ways to get involved with the BOSS Team, call 253-967-5636.

Cage Warrior Combat, with Family and MWR and the BOSS program, is proud to present Battle on the Base! A night of explosive MMA action at Soldiers Field House is Saturday, March 12. There will be six amateur bouts

and six professional fights along with special guest appearances and auto-graph signings with UFC veterans! Doors open at 6 p.m.; fights start at 7. Tickets on sale now at Leisure Travel Services ($15 general admission; $35

reserved; $50 VIP). Stop by the Lewis Main PX Friday,

March 11 at 4 p.m. for weigh-ins and autographs! For more information, visit cagewarriorcombat.com or follow on Twitter @CageWarriorCmbt.

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Family & the homefront

Are you a student in the 6th through 12th grades? Join the JBLM Youth Center at McChord Field! Here are a few highlighted activities:

•CelebrateMarchbirthdaysFriday,March4,4–5p.m.Enjoy dessert, food and fun on the giant inflatables.

•HavefunattheSt.Patrick’sDaySocialThursday,March 17, 3–5:30 p.m. Join us for music, fun and refreshments!

•SeethemovieofthemonthFriday,March18,5:30–8 p.m. Join others for a special movie and pizza.

•Attend Teen Late Night Saturday, March 19, 7–10 p.m. Join youth center teens for a night of music, pizza, games and a chance to meet new friends.

For more information, call 253-982-2203.

Swing for the fences!There’s still time to regis-

ter your baseball and T-ball players for the spring season. Register youth 3–4 (T-ball) and 5–15 (baseball) through March 10 for $60.

Upcoming sports camps include wrestling, soccer and flag football. For details and registration requirements, visit JBLMmwr.com or call 253-967-2405.

Sign up your kids ages 7–18 for a weeklong workshop to write and rehearse a show that will be performed twice at Kids’ Fest Thursday, March 31.

The workshop meets March 28–April 1, 1–4 p.m. at Bowl Arena Lanes’ party room.Instructors Paul and Elizabeth Stierle, prominent local “edu-tainers,” take their

program to schools and recreation programs along the entire West Coast. Workshop attendees will write songs, skits, jokes and dance routines, put together costumes and set pieces and perform two shows on the Kids’ Fest stage. Performers each receive a CD of the music they create during the week.

(For more details about the instructors, visit http://beep.8k.com/index.html.)The cost is $40 per child. Register in person at Bowl Arena Lanes. Space is limited;

sign up early. For more information, visit JBLMmwr.com.

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Fun at McChord Field youth center




Thursday, March 311 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

AFC Arena & Bowl Arena LanesThere will be activities and entertainment about the past and the future. Free displays, bouncy houses, and free family bowl-ing at Bowl Arena Lanes. All activities are free.

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The winter quarter of the SKIESUn-

limited Youth Academy is in full swing! A variety of classes in the schools of academics, arts, life skills and sports are available for infants and parents through teens. Sign up for creative arts, traditional Okinawan Shorinryu Karate-do, boxing, gymnastics and much more.

SKIESUnlimited can even host your child’s birthday party! Check out this month’s highlights; for a complete cal-endar visit JBLMmwr.com. For registra-

tion information, call 253-966-CYSS.

Piano lessonsIndividual 30-minute lessons are

offered four times per month at the McChord Field Youth Center. For more information, call 253-535-1597.

Dance AcademyLearn the fundamentals of dance

with one of these classes: Parent & Me Movement, ballet/jazz, ballet, jazz/hip-hop and Dance Around the World.

Dance classes are offered at a variety of days and times for youth and teens. For more information, e-mail dance_

[email protected].

KarateReceive quality martial arts instruc-

tion and gain positive characteristics such as confidence, self-discipline and respect. Classes are offered for various levels and ages throughout the week. For more information, call 253-377-7893.

Gain the EDGE! and get HIRED!

JBLM youth are invited to

Experience. Develop. Grow. Excel.

EDGE! offers art, fitness, life skills

and adventure activities for youth

ages 6–18. For more information,

call 253-967-5265.

Additionally, JBLM teens can

get career-exploration oppor-

tunities and gain experience

with the HIRED! Apprenticeship

Program. Call 253-967-4694 for

information on the next train-

ing session.

Registration is free & easy!Register for Child, Youth and

School Services and sign up for youth sports, SKIESUnlimited classes and more with a quick visit to JBLMmwr.com. With WebTrac, you can place your family on child care/school-age care waiting lists, reserve hourly care and contact managers. You’ll have access to receipts, annual statements for income taxes and calendars showing CYS Services activities for your child. Questions? Call Parent Central Services at 253-966-CYSS.


Family Child CareIt’s a perfect career choice for military spouses!

Become a Family Child Care provider and earn money while caring for JBLM chil-dren—and your own—in on-base housing. FCC provides free training as well as free childcare while you become a certified provider. Training and experience gained through the FCC program is transferable to working in a child development center.

Additionally, FCC has initiated an amnesty program in order to decrease the risk of child abuse and neglect in unauthorized care. It allows individuals who aren’t certified FCC providers (but are regularly caring for children in privatized housing) an opportunity to register with CYS Services without penalty. If you’re currently providing unauthorized childcare in your home, call the FCC Program for details on how you can become certified, or pick up an application in Building 2013B (Pendleton & 3rd Ave.) at Lewis Main.

The next orientation is March 8, 6–8 p.m. with provisional classes following. For additional information, call 253-967-3039.

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Guidance & support for military families

SFinancial Readiness

The Financial Readiness Program of-fers education, counseling and support services to individual Soldiers and their Families to help them achieve personal financial readiness including living within their means and investing for the future.

March classes include:TSP & Other Retirement Savings Accounts:March 2, 1:30–3 p.m., Bldg. 2166

How to File Your Income Tax Return:March 3, 1–3 p.m., ACS/Waller Hall

Lifecycle Financial Planning:March 4, 10–11:30 a.m., Bldg. 2166

Home Buying Workshop:March 10, 1:30–3 p.m., ACS/Waller Hall

Credit Repair:March 11, 9:30 a.m. to noon, Waller Hall

Investing for Retirement:March 14, 1:30–3 p.m., Bldg. 2166

Refinancing Your Mortgage:March 16, 1 - 2 p.m., Bldg. 2166

Car Buying Workshop:March 17, 1:30–3 p.m., ACS, Waller Hall

Understanding Debt Management Strategies:March 18, 9:30 a.m. to noon, Waller Hall

Support and guidance to the JBLM military community is provided by Army Community Service, the Airman & Family Readiness Center and the Escape Zone.


How to File Your Income Tax Return:March 24, 1:30 –3:30 p.m., ACS, Waller Hall

Coupon Sense:March 25, 9–11 a.m., ACS, Waller Hall

Identity Theft:March 31, 1:30–3 p.m., ACS, Waller Hall

To register or find out about more classes call 253-967-7166.

Relocation Program Services Whether you’re transitioning to or

from JBLM, the Relocation Program is here to help you and your family make your transition smoother. For more information on program offerings, visit the Relocation office at ACS in Waller Hall or go to JBLMmwr.com.

International Spouse OrientationAdapting to a new country can

be a challenge for both you and your family members. In addition to dealing with the stress associated with a normal relocation, foreign-born family members must also face

a complete cultural change, which often means learning a new language and new customs in order to “fit in.” Army Community Service is sponsor-ing an International Spouse Orienta-tion on Friday, March 4, 9–11:30 a.m. Additionally, ACS encourages you to contact the Relocation Readiness Program in Bldg. 2140, Waller Hall if you need help with specific issues. To register for the International Spouse Orientation, call 253-966-6338 or just come by the office today.

Newcomers’ Orientation Find out about programs and services

on JBLM at the Newcomers’ Orienta-tion. Spouses are encouraged to attend. The next briefing is held at the Ameri-can Lake Community Center on Tues-day, March 29 at 8:30 a.m. For more details, call 253-967-3628.

Family Welcome BriefLearn what to do your first week at

JBLM! Attend the Family Welcome Brief at the JBLM Reception Center,


Airman & Family ReadinessCenter

Located in Bldg. 552 at McChord

Field, the Airman & Family Readiness

Center offers an array of classes and

seminars each month. March classes include:

Federal Resume Writing & Job Search:March 1, 1–3 p.m.

Resume Writing: March 2, 1–3 p.m.

Bundles for Babies: March 3, 9 a.m. to noon

Pre-Separation Briefing:March 8, 22 & 29, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

3-Day TAP Workshop:March 9–11, 23–25 & March 30–April 18 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Applying for Defense Contractor Jobs:March 15, 1–3 p.m.

Microsoft Excel 2007 Intermediate:March 15, 1–4 p.m.

Smooth Move Workshop:March 16, 9–11 a.m.

Save the Date!

Friday, April 15, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.North Fort Chapel

Guest speaker: Dr. Matthew Johnson, author of “Positive Parenting with a Plan”

Lunch and childcare will be provided.

JBLM Parent University

Bldg. 3655, offered Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:45–11:15 a.m. For more information, call 253-967-3628.

PCS to Germany This briefing prepares service members and their families for their assignment to Germany. Next briefing is Wednes-day, March 2. For more information,

call 253-967-3550.

PCS to KoreaHave orders for Korea? Get prepared

at the Tuesday, March 15 briefing. For more information call 253-967-3633.

Army Family Team BuildingLearn about how to survive and

thrive in today’s Army with Army Fami-ly Team Building classes. The next Level I class is Tuesday, March 8 through Wednesday, March 9 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and the next Level II class is Tuesday, March 22 through Thursday, March 24 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. For more information, call 253-967-2382 or visit JBLMmwr.com.

Interview: March 16, 1–3 p.m.

Microsoft Outlook 2007:March 16, 1–4 p.m.

Key Spouse CORE Training:March 17, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Microsoft Word 2007 Intermediate:March 17, 1–4 p.m.

For more information on Airman & Family Readiness workshops, call 253-982-2695.

Escape ZoneThe Escape Zone offers scheduled

activities for parents and children ages 5 and younger.

Events for March include:Story Time: March 2, 9–10 a.m.

Work on Your ABCs:March 4 & 14, 9–11 a.m.

Look at Me Photo Frame:March 7, 9–11 a.m.

Finger Painting: March 9, 9–11 a.m.

Open Play: March 11

Color Shamrock Photo Magnet:March 16, 9–11:30 a.m.

St. Patrick’s Day Pot Luck:March 18, 9–11 a.m.

Number Fun: March 21, 9–11 a.m.

Coping with Temper Tantrums:March 23, 9–11 a.m.

Music with Hand Bells:March 25, 9–11 a.m.

Hat Day: March 28, 9–11 a.m.

Chalk Art: March 30, 9–11 a.m.For more information, call

253-982-8590.


Adventures

Ice skating at Sprinker Rec Center Friday, March 4 $20 $18 ages 6–17; $15 ages 5 & younger

Waterfall tour Saturday, March 5 $55

Ski & snowboard Crystal Saturday, March 5 $35 Transportation only: $16

Bungee jumping Sunday, March 6 $125 Minimum weight/age: 90 lbs/16

Ski & snowboard White Pass Sunday, March 6 $45 Transportation only: $30

Pike Place Market/Ride the Duck Sunday, March 6 $45 $35 ages 3–12, $30 ages 2 & younger

Military Appreciation Day at Crystal Friday, March 11 $35 Transportation only: $16

Reflection Lake Snowshoe Saturday, March 12 $35 Minimum age: 16

Ski & snowboard White Pass Saturday, March 12 $45 Transportation only: $30

Snowmobile the Cascades Saturday, March 12 $170 Minimum age: 12. Passengers: $70

Bella Donna snowshoe Leavenworth Sunday, March 13 $50 Minimum age: 8

Hope Island kayak Sunday, March 13 $40 Minimum age: 15

Horseback riding Sunday, March 13 $80 Minimum age: 7

Westport bottom fishing Saturday, March 19 $110

Tubing at the Summit Saturday, March 19 $35 $30 ages 6–12; $15 ages 0–5

Franklin Falls hike Sunday, March 20 $30 Minimum age: 8

Ski & snowboard Crystal Sunday, March 20 $35 Transportation only: $16

Ski & snowboard Mission & Stevens March 19–20 $300 single; $250 pp double-occupancy; $230 ppr triple-occupancy; $215 pp quad; register before March 10

Rubber Stamp & Paper Arts Festival Saturday, March 26 $30

Ape Cave interpretive hike Saturday, March 26 $45

Winter Kayak Lake Union Saturday, March 26 $35 Minimum age: 12

Crabbing at Westport Sunday, March 27 $35

Carbon River Trail bike & hike Sunday, March 27 $30

Sul Duc Hot Springs Sunday, March 27 $50 $45 ages 4–12; $35 ages 0–5

Preregistration is required for all trips; prices and schedule subject to change without notice. Register through WebTrac (visit JBLMmwr.com) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North. Trip pick-up locations are the NAC and McChord Field’s Adventures Unlimited. Group rates/private trips available. We’ll visit FRG meetings or unit functions. Details: call 253-967-6263

This trip especially accommodates people with exceptional needs Popular family trip Ladies-only trip

Outdoor adventure trip Date Cost DetailsHave fun on the slopes

Join us for trips to some of the hot-

test places to ski and snowboard. You’ll

be fitted for gear when you sign up for

the trip. Transportation and gear are in-

cluded in the trip fee. Lift tickets are not

included but can be purchased at the

mountain. Try all these destinations for

different challenges. Here’s the line-up:

•Crystal Mountain Saturday, March5 or Sunday, March 20. Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 6:45 a.m. or McChord Field’s Adventures Unlimited at 7 a.m. ($35; transportation only, $16)

•WhitePassSunday,March6orSatur-day, March 12. White Pass has more than 45 trails accessible by eight lifts that provide a fun experience for all skill levels. Meet at McChord Field’s Adventures Unlimited at 6 a.m. or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 6:15 a.m. ($45; trans-portation only, $30)

•MissionandStevensSaturday,March19 through Sunday, March 20. Ever

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want to ski or snowboard the east and

west sides of the Cascades? Saturday,

you’ll head to Mission Ridge outside

of Wenatchee, where there are more

than 36 designated runs on 2,000

acres of terrain. Sunday, you’ll travel

to Stevens Pass on the west side of the

Cascades. Stevens Pass is one of the

Northwest’s premier resorts offering

10 lifts, 37 primary runs and more

than 1,125 acres of skiable terrain.

Don’t miss out on this amazing

deal! Package includes transporta-

tion, lodging and lift tickets. Trip

departs JBLM Saturday; meet at the

Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis

North at 5:30 a.m. or McChord Field’s

Adventures Unlimited at 5:45 a.m.

(The cost: $300 single room; $250

per person for double-occupancy;

$230 per person for triple-occupan-

cy; $215 per person in a four-person

room. Participants must register be-

fore March 10.)

•Half-price skiing or snowboarding

Friday, March 11 for Military Appre-

ciation Day at Crystal! Meet at the

Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis

North at 6:45 a.m. or McChord Field’s Adventures Unlimited at 7 a.m. ($35; transportation only, $16)

Try out other snow sportsSnowshoe the trail from Narada Falls

to Reflection Lake Saturday, March 12

for a breathtaking experience in a win-

ter snow-capped forest. The minimum

age is 16 for this moderately difficult

trek. Meet at the Northwest Adventure

Center at Lewis North at 9:15 a.m. or

McChord Field’s Adventures Unlimited

at 9:30 a.m. Guide, gear, instruction and

transportation are provided. ($35)

Snowmobile the CascadesEnjoy three hours of excitement

snowmobiling through the Cascades

Saturday, March 12! Dress in layers —

ski wear, boots, gloves, hat, goggles and

sunglasses are ideal. All drivers must

carry a valid driver’s license. Minimum

rider age is 12. Meet at the Northwest

Adventure Center at Lewis North at 7

a.m. or McChord Field’s Adventures

Unlimited at 7:15 a.m. Transportation,

snowmobile, helmet and snowsuit are

provided. ($170; passengers $70)

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Hinton graduated with a degree in Outdoor Recreation from Central Washington University.

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Erika Stadulis is a member of the Wash-ington Air National Guard, is married to an Army Combat Medic and spent her child-hood as the ultimate military brat with her Air Force mother and Army father.

Stadulis graduated with a degree in environ-mental science from the University of Washing-ton and attended National Outdoor Leadership School. She has kayaked in Alaska, backcountry skied in Wyoming and canyoneered in Utah. Her favorite place is the North Cascades.

Robert Wade Conrad has been working with military families for more than 13 years. He spent most of that time working with military teens in Germany, England and here at JBLM.

Conrad has planned outdoor adventure trips around the globe and loves to share the joy of discovery. He’s an avid snowboarder, mountain biker, backpacker and day tripper.

Adventure guide Erika Stadulis

Adventure guide Robert Conrad

Join Northwest Adventure Center guides outside

Whether you’re up for an outdoor ad-venture that gets you outside enjoying the snow or one that keeps you warm, there are many options on this month’s calen-dar! This winter, JBLM adventure guides will safely lead you to fun destinations across the Evergreen state and beyond.

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Ape Cave interpretive hikeLet us take you to the Ape Caves

near Mount St. Helens Saturday, March 26. Travel 1.5 miles along a trail that leads into several lava tubes, and explore an area that sunlight has not touched for more than 2,000 years, scrambling over and under lava formations. Bring warm clothes; the average year-round temperature is 42 degrees! Meet at McChord Field’s Adventures Unlim-ited at 8 a.m. or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8:15 a.m. The cost includes transpor-tation, head lamp, park entrance fee and guided hike. ($45)

Bella Donna SnowshoeWomen and girls ages 8 and older,

come together for an easy Bella Don-na snowshoe in Leavenworth Sunday, March 13. Explore Leavenworth’s Wa-terfront Park; then grab a bite to eat. Meet at the Northwest Adventure Cen-ter at Lewis North at 7:45 a.m. or Mc-Chord Field’s Adventures Unlimited at 8 a.m. Guide, gear, instruction and trans-portation are provided. ($50)

Bungee jumping If adrenaline is what you crave, head

to the base of Mount St. Helens Sun-day, March 6 to bungee jump off the highest bungee bridge in the U.S. — a full 20 stories high! Minimum weight/age is 90 lbs, age 16. Meet at McChord Field’s Adventures Unlimited at 9 a.m. or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 9:15 a.m. Trip in-cludes transportation, two jumps and a T-shirt. ($125)

Carbon River Trail bike & hikeJoin us Sunday, March 27 for moun-

tain biking through the Mount Rainier National Park following the Carbon River five miles toward Carbon Glacier. Bicyclists only share the road with pe-destrians. ($30)

Crabbing at WestportCome with us to the coast for a day

of crabbing Sunday, March 27. West-port’s bountiful waters and festive atmosphere make it an ideal destina-tion. Participants are responsible for providing their own crabbing license, lunch and means of transporting the

crab home. Meet at McChord Field’s Adventures Unlimited at 8 a.m. or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8:15 a.m. The fee in-cludes transportation, crabbing gear and bait. ($35)

Franklin Falls HikeJoin other trekkers Sunday, March

20, for an easy hike through old-growth forest to Franklin Falls. Re-member your rain jacket, layers and a sack lunch. Meet at the Northwest Ad-venture Center at Lewis North at 9:15 a.m. or McChord Field’s Adventures Unlimited at 9:30 a.m. The minimum age is 8. Trip fee includes transporta-tion and guided hike. ($30)

Ice skating at Sprinker RecJoin a fun family evening trip to the

indoor ice arena at Sprinker Recreation Center Friday, March 4. Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 7 p.m. or McChord Field’s Ad-ventures Unlimited at 7:15 p.m. Trip in-cludes transportation, skate rental and admission. ($20 adults; $18 youth 6–17; $15 ages 5 and younger).


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Hope Island kayakKayak and explore Hope Island’s

beaches and tide pools Sunday, March 13. Hope Island offers visitors the op-portunity to see a variety of wildlife in their natural habitat such as bald eagles, harbor seals and starfish. The minimum age is 15. ($40)

Horseback ridingHead with us to Elbe, located on the

outskirts of Mount Rainier National Park, for a two-hour guided horseback ride Sunday, March 13. No experience is necessary to participate in this trip. Bring the family along; children ages 7 and older are welcome. Meet at the North-west Adventure Center at Lewis North at 9 a.m. or McChord Field’s Adventures Unlimited at 9:15 a.m. ($80 per person)

Pike Place Market/Ride the DucksTake a tour Sunday, March 6 on an

amphibious World War-II vehicle — the Duck — to see the Emerald City from both land and water! Then explore the Pike Place Market for all it has to offer. Meet at the Northwest Adventure Cen-ter at Lewis North at 9 a.m. or McChord

Field’s Adventures Unlimited at 9:15 a.m. The cost includes transportation and tickets ($45 adults; $35 children ages 3–12; $30 ages 2 & younger).

Rubber stamp and paper arts festival

Head to Portland for one of the big-gest Rubber Stamp and Paper Arts Festi-vals in the Pacific Northwest Saturday, March 26. Meet at McChord Field’s Ad-ventures Unlimited at 8:15 a.m. or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8:30 a.m. The cost includes round-trip transportation and admis-sion fee. ($30)

Sol Duc Hot SpringsHow’d you like to take a soak at Sol

Duc Hot Springs in the Olympic Na-tional Forest? Join us Sunday, March 27 for a dip in three mineral hot spring soaking pools and one freshwater pool. Temperatures vary between the pools allowing you to find the perfect one in which to relax. Each mineral pool is drained and cleaned nightly to allow for the health and safety of all guests.

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Explore the lava tubes of Ape Caves near Mount St. Helens Saturday, March 26.


Adventures

Get in on sporting clays fun shoot

Test your skills at the monthly sport-ing clays fun shoot! The Saturday, March 5 event is at 10:30 a.m. at the Shotgun Shooting Complex (Lewis Main); sign-up begins at 10 a.m. For more information, call 253-967-7056.

Wanna get away?Escape the hustle and bustle without

traveling far—reserve a lakeside cabin for a night’s stay at Lewis North. While you’re away from the daily grind, enjoy a relaxing view of American Lake from your cabin.

For rental information, call the Northwest Adventure Center at 253-967-8282.

Explore the world with Leisure Travel Services

Love the outdoors and want more ways to explore Washington, the re-gion or the world? The professionals at Leisure Travel Services can help you plan an afternoon adventure, week-end getaway or even a longer vaca-tion. Choose from destinations across the state and country or travel half-way around the world. Stop by AFC Arena, Building 2275 at Lewis Main, and start planning your vacation.

For more information, call Leisure Travel Services at 253-967-3085.

Meet at McChord Field’s Adventures Unlimited at 10 a.m. or at the North-west Adventure Center at Lewis North at 10:30 a.m. ($50 adults; $45 children ages 4–12; $35 ages 0–5)

Tubing at the SummitDress warmly and get ready for

some wild rides Saturday, March 19! Travel with us to the tubing hill at the Summit at Snoqualmie. Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8:45 a.m. or McChord Field’s Adventures Unlimited at 9 a.m. Fee includes transportation and tubing fees. ($35 adults; $30 children 6–12; $15 ages 0–5)

Waterfall tour: Ride with us for group exploration

Join us Saturday, March 5 to ex-plore the greatest concentration of waterfalls in the continental United States—along the Historic Columbia River Highway, including Multnomah Falls plunging more than 620 feet from its origins. Enjoy lunch at Hood River before heading back home via the Bridge of the Gods. Meet at the

Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8:30 a.m. or McChord Field’s Adventures Unlimited at 8:15 a.m. The fee includes round-trip transpor-tation. ($55)

Westport bottom fishingAre you ready to get out and fish?

Join us Saturday, March 19 for a char-tered boat trip out of Westport, where rockfish and lingcod are always plen-tiful. Meet at McChord Field’s Adven-tures Unlimited at 4:15 a.m. or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 4:30 a.m. ($110)

Winter kayak Lake UnionBundle up and explore wintery Lake

Union on an easy kayak paddle. Enjoy a view of Seattle from the water Satur-day, March 26. No prior kayaking ex-perience is required. Pack a lunch or bring money to buy lunch. Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 10 a.m. or McChord Field’s Adventures Unlimited at 10:30 a.m. The fee includes transportation, kayak, safety equipment, dry suit and guided tour. The minimum age is 12. ($35)


Adventures

The Saturday, March 5 waterfall tour includes Multnomah Falls, which plunges more than 620 feet from its origins.


Bungee jumpingThe brave will make the jump Satur-

day, April 9. For a complete trip descrip-tion, see page 22.

Cross-country ski Icicle RiverLocated in Leavenworth, this trail

system is popular with families because of the dependable snow and gentle ter-rain. Join us Sunday, April 10. Difficul-ty: moderate. Distance/time: 5 miles/3 hours. Minimum age: 12. ($50)

Horseback ridingEnjoy an afternoon ride in the shadows

of Mount Rainier Saturday, April 9. For a complete trip description, see page 23.

Military Appreciation at CrystalYou can ski or board Crystal Moun-

tain for half-price Sunday, April 3. For a complete trip description, see page 21.

Moonlight snowshoe Gold Creek Pond

Snowshoe on the Snoqualmie Pass by the light of the moon Saturday, April 2. Gear, guide, instruction and transportation are provided. Mini-mum age: 12. ($30)

Mount Hood ski weekendSpend the weekend (April 9–10) at

beautiful Mount Hood located in north-ern Oregon. This nationally recognized ski resort offers skiing, snowshoeing, tubing and more. Fee includes trans-portation, lodging and one full-day lift ticket (a second discounted lift ticket is available at the slopes with military ID). ($225 per person staying in single-occupancy room; $190 per person for double-occupancy; $185 per person for triple-occupancy; and $175 per person for four-person room)

Pike Place Market/Ride the DucksVisit Seattle Sunday, April 3. For a com-

plete trip description, see page 23.

Seattle Aquarium & Pike Place Market

Explore these two Emerald City at-tractions Sunday, April 10. ($45 13 and older; $40 children 3–12; $25 children 2 and younger)

Ski and snowboard White PassThere’s another chance to hit the

slopes Saturday, April 2. For a complete trip description, see page 20.

Westport bottom fishingJoin us on a chartered boat trip Satur-

day, April 2. For complete trip descrip-tion, see page at left.

Look ahead to April adventures ...


For more details and a complete April calendar, visit JBLMmwr.com.


Feelin’ good

by Thomas Ward, facility manager, McChord Fitness Center & Annex

Everyone extols the virtues of exercise, but many leave out the importance of nutrition. Maintaining a proper diet can be difficult even when you know what

to eat, as nutritional labels aren’t all that easy to follow.It’s well-known that most companies who market food products are out to make

money rather than invest in consumer welfare. Government agencies have a vested interest in keeping these corporations in check; however, legal loopholes still exist. The four government agencies all have different roles to play—the Federal Trade Commission regulates what advertisers say in the media; the Food and Drug Ad-ministration regulates what is printed on food labels (with the exception of meat and poultry); the United States Department of Agriculture regulates what is printed on the labels of meat and poultry; and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives regulates the print on alcoholic beverages.

There are established definitions for some words used in advertising, but not all. Aside from these, consumers must educate themselves on how to read nutritional labels. Here are a few tips for reading those labels:•Nutritionservingsizeandservingspercontainerareamongthefirstthingsto

look for. Companies may reduce the size of the serving on the label to reduce the calories reported their product.

•Alsolookfortheamountsoftotalandunsaturatedfats.Saturatedfatsarechemi-cally unable to bind to any other molecule, which makes them hard to break down, but even harder to pull off artery walls.

• Eventhoughaproductmaybelowincalories,asimplecalculationsometimesshows that up to 50 percent of a product’s calorie content comes from fat!

•Mostnutritionallabelsarebasedona2,000-caloriediet;however,noteveryoneison such a diet. The best way to figure out your caloric intake needs is to calculate how many calories you expend over the course of a day. Once you’ve determined your daily caloric needs, a comprehensive diet plan can begin.

For example, if you want to lose weight, you ideally should exercise to expend 300–500 calories per day (seven days per week) and decrease your nutritional intake by 300–500 calories per day. Approximately 7,000 calories are needed to be expended in order to lose 1.5–2 lbs. per week. A registered dietician can help if you have questions.Here’s what other information on nutritional labels really means:

• Low-calorie, reduced calorie, dietetic:Containsnomore than 40 calories in asingle serving or one-third fewer calories than the regular product.

• Lightor“lite”:Currentlytherearenolawsgoverningtheuseofthisword.Theproduct can be legally light in weight or light in color.

• Imitation:Theproducthasbeenchangedfromtheoriginalrecipe;itisasubsti-tute for and resembles another food, but is nutritionally inferior (according to regulations) than the food it replaces.

• Sodium-free:Servingscontainlessthan5mgofsodium.• Low-sodium:Servingshavenomorethan140mgofsodium.•Very-lowsodium:Servingshavenomorethan35mgofsodium.• Reducedsodium:Sodiumisreducedby25percentcomparedtotheproduct it

replaces (the original sodium content may well be many times the recom-mended daily amount).

• Fortified or enriched: Vitamins andminerals are added because they were either missing initially or destroyed in the preparation of the product.

•Nocholesterol:Thereisn’tanycholes-terol in the product.

•Cholesterol-free: Less than 2 mg ofcholesterol per serving.

• Low-fat:Foodthatcontainslessthan3g total fat for the referenced serving size.

• Fat-free:Haslessthan0.5gramoffatper serving.

•New: The product has changed sub-stantially within the last six months

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or is completely new.•No artificial flavoring: None of the

2,000 or more flavoring agents are added; flavor is from naturally occur-ring products.

•Noartificialcoloring:Noneofthe33allowable coloring agents are used.

•Wheat:Wheat ispartof theproductbut not necessarily whole wheat.You don’t need to be confused about

whether you’re eating the best foods along with exercising. Many ques-tions can be answered by visiting mypyramid.gov or by talking with a reg-istered dietician. Once your diet plan has taken hold, visit one of your Family and MWR fitness centers to round out your overall fitness plan.

Got muscle? Bench Press Championship 2011 is for youJoin us for the 2011 JBLM Annual Bench Press competition at Soldiers Field House,

2nd Division & Handrich, Bldg. 3236 (Lewis Main) Saturday, April 2 at 11 a.m. Deadline for registration is March 21. For more information call 253-966-2631 or 253-967-5869.

Register for St. Patty’s Day Fun RunThe Sports & Aquatics Branch invites

lads and lassies to celebrate St. Patty’s Day with a fun 5K and 10K morning jog around the base.

Join us Saturday, March 12 at Cow-an Stadium at Lewis Main. Register by noon Tuesday, March 8 online at JBLMmwr.com, or call 253-967-4768 for more information. Packet pick up is 7:30–8:45 a.m., and the race starts at 9 a.m. (no day-of-race registration).

Remember to bring your lucky charms and dress up for the occasion in your finest green running threads. Jog right up to our pot of gold!

Get in on Xtreme Mountain Bike RaceThink you can handle it? Dirt, hills, mud and obstacles await you on the Xtreme

Mountain Bike Race Saturday, March 26. The challenge meets at Soldiers Field House at 9 a.m. Register by noon Tuesday, March 22 at JBLMmwr.com; call 253-967-4768 for more information (no day-of-race registration).

This is not for the faint-hearted! If you think you can take on the challenge—pain, fun and all—see you there!

Intramural sportsWomen’s Spring Soccer meets at Cowan Stadium starting Tuesday, March 15. The

rep meeting is Wednesday, March 2. For registration details, visit JBLMmwr.com and click on the JBLM Intramural Sports Calendar.

Civilian Fitness ProgramGet fit and improve your morale, lower your stress level and minimize health risks

by working out. Sign up for the Civilian Fitness Program, and you’ll receive three hours of administrative leave each week to get in shape at a JBLM sports and fitness center.

The next assessment is Tuesday, March 29 at Wilson Sports & Fitness Center at Lewis North. Register online and download your Civilian Fitness Program Packet at https://ft.lewis.army.mil. Participants must complete a wellness and injury prevention class

within a week of the initial assess-ments.

T o s c h e d u l e your f itness as-sessment time or for more details, call 253-967-5122.

Race photos: Minerva Hohaia

Top, left: Last year’s St. Patty’s Day run-ners enjoyed good weather and spirited fun.

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Learning & earning

By Ryki Carlson, JBLM Financial Counselor

B ecoming a millionaire is easier

today than ever before.

The main strategy is persistence in

savings. Saving just $100 per month

every month from age 20 through 65

could make you millionaire, provided

you invest that money in a well-man-

aged mutual fund averaging 10 percent

per year.

Believing it’s possible is the first step

for this financial goal. Now evaluate

how to fund this goal.

Making small changes in your budget

and tracking your spending can make a big difference. Consider reducing un-

necessary expenses such as eating out, movies or impulse purchases.

The object is to reduce expenses by approximately $23 per week to fund your goal. Evaluate your needs versus wants to find the money to become the millionaire you dream about.

The final step is to set up the recur-ring allotment or automatic transfer to fund your account. Consider putting the money into the Thrift Savings Plan (tsp.gov).

This plan is tax-deferred, which means you don’t pay income tax on your investment until you start to make withdrawals. The contributions are put into the TSP before tax, meaning the

money is deducted from your pay before any tax is withheld.

So, contributing to the TSP reduces the amount of your taxable pay. Addi-tionally, since your paycheck is reduced by less than your actual contribution, it may be easier to reach your goal than you think.

To learn more about how to become a millionaire, check into the following classes with Financial Readiness: “The TSP and Other Retirement Savings Ac-counts,” “Savings and Investing” and “Investing for Retirement.”

These classes and more are listed on the Family and MWR web calendar at JBLMmwr.com.


Bring home a good book

What’s new at your JBLM LibrariesClean the Green Way

Green cleaners are better for the en-vironment, are safer for your kids and pets and are cheap and easy to make at home.

Come to the McChord Library on Sat-urday, March 26 at 2 p.m. to see a demon-stration on how to make your own clean-ers, air fresheners and insect repellent.

For more details, call 253-982-3454.

Online access to JBLM LibrariesFor up-to-date resources and informa-

tion to help you with your homework, research paper, science project or any research needs, check us out online at http://mylibraryus.fmwr.net/screens/ resourceslewis.html.

Mardi Gras at Book PatchJoin Book Patch Library Tuesday,

March 8 for Mardi Gras fun! Make a mask, string some beads or create a spe-cial picture or craft.

Stop by from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and enjoy the excitement of Mardi Gras.

Questions? Call 253-967-5533.

Choose from staff favorites and thousands of other titles available, including New York Times best-sellers. Check out this month’s staff picks:

The Best of Times by Penny Vin-cenzi; fiction (recommended by Marganne)

The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein; juvenile fiction (recommended by Glo)

Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman’s Search for Everything Across Italy, India, and Indonesia by Elizabeth Gilbert; non-fiction/biography (recommended by Georgia)

Guardians of Ga’Hoole, Book One: The Capture by Kathryn Lasky; juvenile fiction (recommended by Jonathan)

The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein; fiction (recommend-ed by Megan)

Catherine, Called Birdy by Karen Cushman; juvenile fiction (recom-mended by Katelyn)

Colonel Roosevelt by Edmund Morris; biography (recommended by Joyce)

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Adventures UnlimitedEvergreen InnLeisure Travel ServicesLodging/Rainier InnNorthwest Adventure Center

Equipment rental & salesHoliday ParkOutdoor adventuresScuba diving centerTravel camp, cabin rental, storage lot reservations

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Mobilization & DeploymentNew Parent Support PrgmNorth Fort Child Dev. CenterNorth Fort Part-Day ProgramsNorth Fort Youth CenterOutreach ProgramRaindrops & RainbowsRelocation Readiness PrgmSchool Liaison OfficeSexual Assault Prevention/Response

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