PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE

ARNADA NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER • December 2012BOORHOOGGHG OO

Thursday, September 11th 7pm

Vancouver Housing Authority 2500 Main Street

1st Floor Community Room

Agenda• A member from the Vancouver Urban Forestry Department will talk about the Tree of Heaven.

• Roundtable discussion of Immanuel Kant’s Categorical Imperative.

NEXT MEETING Arnada Neighborhood Meeting

7pm - Wednesday, August 14th, 2014 Vancouver Housing Authority - 2500 Main Street

August ANA Meeting Minutes

September 2014

Treasurer report: To date Arnada has $4000.00

The discussion centered on the second agenda item to “vote on a resolution to make a recommendation for the City of Vancouver to review property lines in Arnada Park regard-ing the issue of perception of park boundary lines. The resolution was overwhelmingly voted down. Therefore, the Arnada Neigborhood association will not write a resolution ask-ing the city to survey the Arnada park boundaries. A motion was made to table the request for a survey from the Neighborhood Association. The motion was seconded and passed.

The Arnada garden group announced that sign ups for future garden walks are available on the Historical Museum website.

The City of Vancouver’s Urban Forestry will be holding a neighborwoods class on tree identification September 6th throughNovember 6th 2014. For more information, go to: http://www.cityofvancouver.us/publicworks/page/urban-forestry

A neighbor inquired about whether a stop sign at C & 25th street could be installed. Rich-ard, our Neighborhood Traffic Safety Alliance liason, will inquire at next City of Vancouver NTSA meeting.

ARNADA NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION | September 2014

Thanks, Arnada Garden Garden!Have you walked down the stone steps at the south end of Arnada Park lately? You did? Did you happen to notice how nice and manicured it was? We have the Arnada Garden Group to thank for that. Not only have they worked diligently to keep the Arnada community garden in tip top shape but they also weeded the south end of Arnada park in August. Here’s to the members of the Arnada Garden Group! Eat some garden raised tomatoes or other har-vested garden vegetables in their honor.

You can always learn more about what the group is up to by visit-ing their facebook page at http://gg.gg/arnadagarden or nextdoor.com page at http://gg.gg/AGGnextdoor. The group will meet on September 6th and October 4th 10am at the Arnada community garden on 16th and D Street. New members are always welcomed and encouraged.

BEFORE The area by the south Arnada Park steps in all its hot brambliness mess

AFTERThe Garden Club poses next to

their job well done

Join Us for the

Clark County Connects Day of Service and Food Drive Saturday, September 13, 2014

Register for your favorite service project at http://www.clarkcountyconnects.org/

and ‘like’ us on Facebook® https://www.facebook.com/ClarkCountyConnects

Bring food and clothing donations to the Kick-Off Event at 8 am @ Share

(2306 NE Andresen Rd).

ARNADA NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION | September 2014

The Clark County Historical Museum is holding the 11th Annual Harvest Fun Day and Food Drive on September 27 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the 78th St. Heritage Farm. This free event provides opportunities for families to celebrate farm-ing heritage through activities like pumpkin decorating, corn shucking, draft horse demonstrations, fiddlers, carrot picking contests and much more!For more information contact: Katie Anderson, Executive Director, Clark County Historical Society & Museum, 360-993-5679 or director@cchmuseum.org

As mentioned in the August newsletter the Arnada Armada had a second op-portunity to make it to the final championship against the Carter Park Kickers. They competed in a playoff match against the NW Fireballs since both teams had tied season records. It was a good game with Arnada taking the lead early by three runs. NW then leaped ahead taking the lead by 4 runs. The Armada deftly fought back but still came up shy losing by one run after having a multi run rally during their last a bat/kick. The Fireballs went on to play Carter Park where they also put up a tough fight. It was a low scoring game with Carter Park winning only 1-0. Congratulations to Carter Park! A good second season. Here is the overall league season record:

Arnada Armada and the SW Neighborhood Kickball League

2014 Season Wrap Up

4 wins - 0 losses + winning the championship2 wins - 2 losses + winning playoff season record tie breaker 2 wins - 2 losses + losing playoff season record tie breaker1 win - 3 losses1 win - 3 losses

Carter Park Kickers NW Fireballs Arnada Armada Hough Shazamrox Lincoln Continentals

Harvest Fun Day: An Old Fashioned Good Time

ARNADA NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION | September 2014

Volunteers needed for Vancouver Parks and Recreation and the City of Vancouver trail counts

in September The city and Parks department are seeking volunteers to help count local trail users this September as part of the National Bicycle and Pedestrian Documentation Project. Information gathered during the counts will be used to track trends in trail usage, determine the need for infrastructure improvements and gauge the effectiveness of outreach and education about trails.“Even if you can’t volunteer, we hope you will come walk, bike or roller blade at your favorite locations on these days and be counted,” said Vancouver Parks and Recreation Director Julie Hannon.This year’s trail counts will occur from 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 9-11 and from 9-11 a.m. on Sept. 13 and 14.

Counting LocationsTrails and Pathways - Frenchman’s Bar and Vancouver Lake Trail at the Blue Rock trailhead • Salmon Creek Greenway Trail at the trailhead next to softball fields, Columbia River Renaissance Trail, just east of the second parking lot • Burnt Bridge Creek Trail at the Devine Road trailhead • Padden Parkway Trail at 94th Avenue • Lacamas Trail at the Goodwin Road trailhead • I-205 bridge over the Columbia River • I-5 bridge over the Columbia RiverSidewalks - Columbia Street and West 6th Street • E. 45th Street and Main Street • NE 157th Avenue and Mill Plain • McGillivray Boulevard and SE Village Loop • East McLoughlin Boulevard and Ft. Vancouver Way • NW Lakeshore Avenue & 78th Street• E. Fourth Plain Boulevard & Grand Avenue

A variety of two-hour volunteer shifts are available at many different locations. To sign up to volunteer, please contact Vancouver Vol-unteer Coordinator Hailey Heath at (360) 487-8316 or hailey.heath@cityofvancouver.us, or register online at http://bit.ly/1zcDzX8.

As School Starts so Does School Zone Enforcement

On September 3, 2014, schools starts in both the Vancouver and Ev-ergreen School Districts and Vancouver Police will begin conducting extra enforcement in-and-around schools. Here are a few reminders to make sure the school year starts off safely.

• Speed in school zones is 20 m.p.h. • Obey all crosswalk signals (both pedestrians and drivers) and crossing guards. • Drivers must stop, and must not pass, a school bus with paddles out. • No texting, talking and driving. • All occupants of a vehicle must wear a seat belt and kids must be in an appropriate car seat or booster seat. Kids 13 and under must ride in the back seat. • Everyone (adults included) riding a bike, skateboard, scooter, or roller blades, must wear a bike helmet. Vancouver has a helmet ordinance.

The Vancouver Police Department has additional information on these topics on our website. Please visit us online: Traffic Safety http://www.cityofvancouver.us/police/page/traffic-safety Child Passenger Safety http://www.cityofvancouver.us/police/page/child-passenger-safety Bicyclist Safety http://www.cityofvancouver.us/police/page/bicy-clist-safety

Vancouver Urban Forestry Seeks Tree Enthusiasts for NeighborWoods Program

NeighborWoods Stewards receive free education from local arbori-culture experts on a variety of tree-related topics including: tree iden-tification, tree biology, proper tree care, Vancouver tree regulations, tree planting, native trees and shrubs, and the overall benefits of trees. Stewards then serve as liaisons to their neighborhood associa-tions, providing tree-related advice and conducting tree plantings or tree-related educational projects in their neighborhoods. The next NeighborWoods training sessions will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. every Thursday, from Sept. 25 through Nov. 6, at City Hall, 415 W. Sixth St. Participants must register in advance and attend every session. Participation is limited to the first 20 applicants. Applications are available upon request by calling 360-487-8308 or emailing urbanforestry@cityofvancouver.us. Applications may also be downloaded from the City’s website at www.cityofvancouver.us/urbanforestry, through the NeighborWoods link.For information or questions, call 360-487-8308, email urbanforest-ry@cityofvancouver.us or visit the Urban Forestry website at www.cityofvancouver.us/urbanforestry.

ARNADA NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION | September 2014

2014 ANA VolunteersElected ANA Board:Chair Jim Girard - 696-2949

Secretary Kathy Lane - gorgegirl999@gmail.com 903-8205

Treasurer Anita Reyes - leftcoastnaturals@hotmail.com694-7937

Committe Representatives/Coordinators:

Advertising CoordinatorAmy Shearer - arnadaneighborhood@gmail.com

Neighborhood Traffic Safety Alliance Richard McShan - ramcshan00@gmail.com360-597-4131

Tool Lending Library Jim Girard - 696-2949Suze Marshall - suze@suzespencermarshall.com

Newsletter Editor/LayoutTodd Bachmann - rockinbach@centurylink.net

Newsletter DistributionJim Girard - 696-2949

City ContactsNeighborhood LiaisonAnnette Griffy annette.griffy@ci.vancouver.wa.us487-7130

Neighborhood Police OfficerCorporal Neil Martinneil.martin@cityofvancouver.us 360-487-7365

Office of NeighborhoodsJudy Bailey - 487-8608

Neighborhood Fire StationDowntown station 900 W. Evergreen Blvd.Station Captain - Warren Wyant487-7301 - Warren.Wyant@ci.vancouver.wa.us

Code Enforcement 487-7810

Clark County Animal ControlWeekdays 8:30-4:30 Ph 397-2488File an online report at:http://www.co.clark.wa.us/development/animals/report.html

Traffic Complaint Hotline487-7402

Parking Hotline619-1284

** - For more information, see the City of Vancouver’s Website: http://www.cityofvancouver.us/calendar.asp ANA = Arnada Neighborhood Association CCHM = Clark County Historical Museum, (1511 Main St) VHA = Vancouver Housing Authority (2500 Main St.) VSD = Vancouver School District The City of Vancouver supports the Neighborhood Associations in their effort to share vital information with residents to create a more informed public. However, the information provided and the opinions and views expressed in the Neighborhood Associa-tion newsletter or other documents do not necessarily represent the position of the City of Vancouver, nor does the City de-termine whether the information published is accurate or appropriate. Printed by the City of Vancouver Office of Neighborhoods.

September 2014September 3rd - First day of School - VSDSeptember 6th - 10am Arnada Garden Club meeting at the Arnada Community GardenSeptember 11th - 7pm ANA September Meeting at VHA. September 11th - 5:30pm - 7pm Port of Vancouver public tour. Reserve your spot at svp@portvanusa.comSeptember 13th - Annual Day of Service- volunteer for your community. See previous pagesSeptember 20th - 10am-2pm Sturgeon Festival at Water Resources Education Center

October 2014October 4th - 10am Arnada Garden Club meeting at the Arnada Community GardenOctober 23rd - No school - Parent/Teacher Conferences - VSDOctober 24th - No school - Parent/Teacher Conferences - VSD

Clark County Arts Commission Open Position

The City of Vancouver is seeking applicants interested in volunteering to serve as the City’s representative on the Clark County Arts Commission. The City must receive completed ap-plications by 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26.

Applicants for the position must live within the city limits and represent one of the following art disciplines: architecture, dance, digital, heritage or cultural, literary, music, theater or visual arts. The candidate appointed to fill this position will begin serving immediately and the term would expire in 2018.

Applicants may apply online at www.cityofvancouver.us/boards, or they may request a copy of the application by contacting Amanda Delapena at Vancouver City Hall by phone at (360) 487-8605, or by email at amanda.delapena@cityofvancouver.us.

The Clark County Arts Commission is an 11-member volunteer body that works to enhance and support the growth of the local economy through collaborations among arts patrons, artists, the business community, service groups, schools and cultural groups. The Arts Commission comprises both artists and members of the business community. Guidelines for Committee membership are set by Clark County. The Commission’s work expands the op-portunity and accessibility of citizens to experience art in public places and works to create a more visually pleasing environment throughout the county.

The Arts Commission meets from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of every month at the Clark County Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St., Vancouver.For more information about the Commission, visit www.clarkcountyartscommission.org.

Compost is rich in nutrients that help plants to grow, acts to retain soil moisture and can help suppress plant disease. Using compost is good for your soil and can reduce the need to irrigate your garden or use toxic herbicides or pesticides. It’s easy to turn your yard debris and kitchen scraps into compost. Just as in nature, leaves and plant debris feed and enrich the soil, you can recycle the food scraps from your kitchen and yard debris back into your soil.

Learn how by attending a Free Backyard Composting Workshop, or Wormshop ($35 materials fee). The Master Composter/Recycler Program is a volunteer-based community program whose mission is to educate the community about recycling and help keep recyclable materials out of the waste-stream.

Compost bins are for sale at Columbia Springs; the FreeGarden brand compost bin is $55 and the Seattle Composter is $65.

CompostingMaster Composter/Recycler Training and Workshops

Composting WorkshopsLearn the basics of backyard composting. Pre-registration is required.

Time Date Class

10 a.m. - noon Sat. Sept 6 Backyard Composting 6:30 - 8 p.m. Tues. Sept 23 Backyard Composting

To purchase a compost bin, find out more about the Master Composter/Recycler Program, or register for a class: call 360-882-0936, ext. 224, or e-mail MCR@columbiasprings.org

Their website is www.columbiasprings.org/MCR

WormshopsParticipants will learn about the care and feeding of redworms for vermicomposting. Family Wormshop participants assemble their own worm bin to take home. ($35 includes the cost of the workshop, bin and worms.) These workshops are family friendly. Pre-registration is required.

Time Date Class

10 a.m. - noon Sat. Oct 4 Family Wormshop ($35)6:30 - 8 p.m. Thurs. Oct 23 Vermicomposting ($35)

Sponsored by:

City of Vancouver residents: Funding for your participation in this program is provided through your garbage rates.Clark County residents: Funding for participation is provided by Clark County Public Works and Environmental Services.

(of up to 5 cubic yards)

Prevent street flooding – NEVER blow or place leaves in the street. Use this coupon for free leaf disposal from:

To redeem coupon, complete the following information:Name: _____________________________________________________________

Street Address/Zip: ___________________________________________________

Coupons must be presented at the drop-off site and are for LEAVES ONLY, up to 5 cubic yards.

Yard debris or mixed loads will be charged at regular prices.

Leaves must be emptied from plastic bags.

For Vancouver and Clark County residents only October 1 - December 20, 2014Free Leaf Disposal

Public Works

2014 Coupon Disposal Locations: City Bark, H & H Wood Recyclers and West Van Materials Recovery CenterPlease see reverse for hours and addresses.

Clark County residents may dispose of unwanted household hazardous waste products at one of the following county sponsored HHW collection facilities or events. Seniors and persons with disabilities who are unable to transport material to a HHW facility or event can call 360-397-2121, ext. 4352 to see if they are eligible for free pickup. Business-generated hazardous waste will not be accepted.

Central Transfer and Recycling Center 360-256-8482

11034 NE 117th Avenue, Vancouver8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday & Sunday

West Van Materials Recovery Center 360-737-1727

6601 NW Old Lower River Road, Vancouver8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Friday & Saturday

Washougal Transfer Station 360-835-2500

4020 S. Grant, Washougal 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Third Saturday

Mobile Collection EventsCall Clark County Environmental Services

360-397-2121, ext. 4352for collection event schedules.

Coupon Not Required / No Expiration Date

FREE, FALL RECYCLING DAY EVENTSAccepted Items: A/C units, batteries, block foam, e-waste, freezers and refrigerators, household hazardous waste, scrap metal, shredding, tires and woody yard debris.

• Vancouver: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 13 Clark College, Red Lot 3, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way Shredding: Purple Lot 1, 1800 Fort Vancouver Way

• Hazel Dell: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 20 99th St Transit Center, 9700 NE 7th Avenue

• Battle Ground: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 4 Battle Ground High School parking lot 300 NW 3rd Way (enter off of N Parkway Ave)

UNWANTED MEDICATION COLLECTION EVENTSVisit RXReturnClarkCounty.org for more details on the safe disposal of unwanted medications or attend one of these four free, collection events.

Four Locations: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 27• Clark College, Purple Lot 1, 1800 Fort Vancouver Way

• Kaiser Permanente, Cascade Park, 12607 SE Mill Plain Boulevard

• Kaiser Permanente, Salmon Creek, 14406 NE 20th Ave

• Battle Ground Police Department, 507 SW 1st Street

For additional information, please call: 360-397-2121, ext. 4352.

Free Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Disposal

Bring unwanted hazardous products to a HHW collection facility or event.

H&H Wood Recyclers, Inc.8401 NE 117th Avenue, 360-892-2805

Hours: 7 am to 6 pm Monday-Saturday (in Oct) 8 am to 5 pm Monday-Saturday (in Nov/Dec)

9 am to 4 pm Sunday (all months)Closed Thanksgiving

2014 Disposal LocationsAddresses and Hours for Leaf Coupon Use

City Bark2419 NE Andresen, 360-253-8461

Hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Saturday (in Oct)8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday (in Nov/Dec)

Closed Thanksgiving and every Sunday

West Van Materials Recovery Center6601 NW Old Lower River Road, 360-737-1727

Hours: 6 am to 6 pm Monday-Friday 8 am to 4 pm Saturday

Closed Sunday Closed Thanksgiving