PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE

ARNADA NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER • December 2012BOORHOOGGHG OO

Is NOT a meeting but the ANA Christmas

Potluck! Friday, December 12th

7pm Vancouver Housing Authority

2500 Main Street 1st Floor Community Room

6 - 9pm

NEXT MEETING November Neighborhood Meeting

7pm - Thursday, November 13th, 2014 Vancouver Housing Authority - 2500 Main Street

November ANA Meeting Minutes

December 2014

Jim Girard – Tree of Heaven. Jim discussed the ongoing problems with the tree around our neighborhood and the potential solutions of the invasive tree, Tree of Heaven (Ailan-thus altissima). Haley Heath with the City’s volunteer program is trying to get a group to cut down these trees. A thorough description of the history, habitat, uses and problems of this tree can be found at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ailanthus_altissima

Jeannie Hoxer - Vancouver Watershed Alliance – Program Coordinator. There is a $1,500.00 grant program available to Neighborhoods. A project to remove the Tree of Heaven would be possible. The grant requires a match utilizing volunteer time. Other potential suggestions for grant projects included: project to beautify the Neighborhoods, Bat and Bee boxes, rain gardens, Bioswales, a project to de-pave the old Mojo’s parking lot/beautify it with a garden, and or simple landscaping.For more information about grant resources, or to download a grant application: Jeannie Hoxer - Jeannie@VancouverWatersheds.org - 360- 852-9189 http://www.vancouverwatersheds.org/grants

Anita Reyes – Treasurer’s Report – $6937.55

Richard McShan – Neighborhood traffic Safety Alliance – (NTSA) A traffic counter was placed for 2 days on 22nd and F Street and the traffic was found to be much higher than expected with common excessive speeds. One driver was clocked at over 90 mph. In an effort to determine other traffic areas around the neighborhood, a vote was made for the ANA to purchase a Pico-Traffic counter the neighborhood to determine problem streets. The vote was unanimous.

Next month there will be no business meeting of the Arnada Neighborhood Association, instead there will be a Christmas party on Friday December 12, from 6 to 9 pm. The neighborhood will provide the turkey. Neighbors bring a side dish. Police liaison, Neil Martin will be present and there will be a Santa Claus.

ARNADA NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION | December 2014

Arnada Garden Group for DecemberThe Arnada Garden Group has been running a food drive for the holiday season since October. They are still accepting non-perishable food donations through the end of December. Your best chance to do so is during the Arnada Potluck, Friday, December 12th. There will be no regular Arnada Garden Group meeting in December.

Don’t forget that I’ll be stopping by starting at 6:45pm to talk and take pictures with the boys, girls and adults too!

Join your neighbors to celebrate the holidays.

Bring a dish or holiday goody to share. We will be having a smoked turkey prepared by our own Jim Girard.Please share what dish you plan to bring by commenting on the ANA facebook page’s top post. Due to the restrictions of the building hosting the party, we cannot allow alcoholic bever-ages.

ARNADA NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION | December 2014

Clark County Seeks Public Comment on Updated Solid Waste Management Plan

A public comment period began on Nov. 7 and ends Monday, Dec. 8. The draft updated solid waste man-agement plan update sets five-year goals for Clark County, including increasing the county’s recycling rate to 55 percent from 53.9 percent and keeping 70 percent of the county’s waste stream out of landfills, up from 66.2 percent. For more information and links to the updated plan visit http://www.clark.wa.gov/envi-ronment/news-release.asp?pkNewsSeq=3052

Vancouver Police Department Holiday Safety

The Vancouver Police Department wishes you a safe and happy holiday season. Here are some helpful crime prevention tips to consider: Never leave valuables in plain sight in your vehicle, better yet never leave valuables in your vehicle at

all! If you must store valuables in a vehicle place them in the trunk or hidden storage area prior to arriving at your destination. Thieves often watch drivers in parking lots to see where they store a val-uable, wait for the vehicle to be unattended and break the window and steal the valuables. “Hiding” items under the seat does not work, it’s the first place a thief will look.

When shopping, don’t get overloaded with too many packages. Keep at least one hand free so you can easily keep track of how many packages you may have and so that you can easily access your car keys to enter your vehicle without delay.

Stay alert in public spaces. Know where your purse, packages, wallet, cell phone and other valuables are at all times and never leave valuables unattended. Take note of anyone that may be following you and don’t hesitate to contact a store employee or security personnel if someone is acting suspicious.

Check mail daily and make sure all packages left at the doorstep are retrieved immediately, or arrange to pick up packages if possible if you will be gone during times when they are likely to be delivered. Work with your neighbors to keep an eye out for suspicious vehicles or people who may be in the area to steal mail or packages. Report all suspicious activity and get license numbers and descriptions of individuals.

Since the holidays fall during the winter please do not leave your vehicle unattended while warming it up. Thieves look for exhaust in the cold morning air and take the opportunity that presents itself.

For more crime prevention tips visit the Vancouver Police Department Crime Prevention page.

Second Saturday at the Water Center:Old-Fashioned Holiday

Sat., Dec 13 1 - 3 p.m.

Kids will delight in getting ready for the holidays by making handcrafted gifts. Many things found around your home are great for old-fashioned gift and deco-ration ideas. Families can explore their creativity on Saturday, Dec. 13, 1 - 3 p.m., at the Water Resources Education Center, 4600 SE Columbia Way. Please note: Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Call 360-487-7111 or visit www.cityofvancou-ver.us/watercenter for more details.

Recycling Habits SurveyClark County Environmental Services is launching an online survey to learn more about the recycling habits in the county. The survey takes between four to six minutes to complete. We greatly appreciate your participation. Thank you!

Access survey here:https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/N5F2HC7

ARNADA NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION | December 2014

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.

CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE in Your Neighborhood all Month Long! Courtesy of the Uptown Village Association, in Partnership with Local Businesses

Sunday, December 7, 2014“PIZZA, BEER & BOBA FETT” COLLECTIBLE TOY SHOW!FREE ADMISSION & FREE PRIZES10:00 a.m.- 3 p.m.Vancouver Pizza Company, 2219 Main Street.

Enjoy FREE admission and a kids FREE prize box while local collectors show off for sale vintage toy collectibles from the 1950s thru today! Vintage Star Wars, He Man, G.I. Joe, Transformers, TMNT, Fisher Price,Ghostbusters, My Little Pony and more will be for show and sale!

Vancouver Pizza will transform their entire dining room into a toy collector’s dream (slices and drinks will be available) on this magical day!

Saturday, December 13, 2014FREE HORSE & WAGON RIDES WITH APPEARANCE BY SANTA!

5:00-8:00p.m.

Boarding at Vancouver Pizza, 2219 Main Street and also boarding at Simple Solitude, 1703 Broadway Street.

Our biggest event of the season just doubled! TWO Horse Drawn Wagons will provide FREE rides along Main or Broadway in historic Uptown Village!

Donations gladly accepted on behalf of YWCA Domestic Abuse Program.

Carolers, holiday photo booth, free hot beverages and free craft station will be provided. SANTA will arrive on the first wagon at 5:00 p.m. in front of Vancouver Pizza Company and will be available for photos till 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, December 20, 2014

FREE SHOW BY GUINNESS RECORD HOLDING ENTERTAINER/JUGGLER/COMEDIAN CURTIS CARLYLE! 6:30 p.m.Compass Church, 1812 Main Street.

Curtis Carlyle has traveled the world and shared the stage with some of the world’s top acts featuring his indescribable and hilarious routines! The 40 foot high ceilings will provide a fantastic space for Curtis to blow your mind and provide all ages fun!

Saturday, December 6, 2014FREE HOLIDAY MAGIC SHOW! 5:30 p.m.Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main Street.

Famous Tom & Dave from Dave’s Killer Magic Shop will perform a specialholiday themed magic show fun for all ages inside the historic setting of the Clark County Museum!

ARNADA NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION | December 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.

December 2014December 12 - ANA Christmas Potluck. Come meet Santa and your neighbors.December 22 - Jan 2 - VSD Winter Break - No School

January 2014January 3 - VSD School resumes

Applicants for Downtown & City Center Redevelopment Authority Boards

The City of Vancouver is seeking applicants for a single volunteer position to serve on both the Downtown Redevelopment Authority and City Center Redevelopment Authority boards.

The Downtown Redevelopment Authority and the City Center Redevelopment Authority are both urban renewal corporations separate from, but created by, the Vancouver City Council. The scope of work and responsibilities of the two boards are interdependent and best served through a single board member. Board members work in a voluntary capacity under the scope and purview of the charter and bylaws of each board. Copies of the charters for both boards are available upon request.

There is no residency requirement to serve on the boards. The vacancy is for a four-year term. Regular board meetings are held quarterly on the third Thursday of March, June, September and December at 11:30 a.m. at Vancouver City Hall. Special meetings of the boards are adver-tised and held as needed.

Applications for the open position must be received by 5 p.m., Friday, Dec. 12, 2014. Interested applicants may apply online at www.cityofvancouver.us/boards. To have an application mailed to you, or for further information, contact Alexis Bafus at Vancouver City Hall by phone at 360-487-8607, by email at alexis.bafus@cityofvancouver.us, or by mail at PO Box 1995, Vancouver, WA 98668.

The Downtown Redevelopment Authority is the owner of the Vancouver Hilton Hotel and Convention Center and its board oversees the operational, financial and promotional aspects of the hotel and convention center. For more information about the Downtown Redevelopment Authority, including links to current and past meeting agendas and minutes, please visit http://www.cityofvancouver.us/dra.

The City Center Redevelopment Authority is responsible for overseeing downtown redevelop-ment consistent with the Vancouver City Center Vision plan, and advises City Council on the business aspects of redevelopment projects and agreements within the plan area. Its board advises the City Council on matters related to public/private partnerships and public assistance to private developments in downtown Vancouver. For more information about City Center Rede-velopment Authority, including links to current and past meeting agendas and minutes, please visit http://www.cityofvancouver.us/ccra.