Mark Your Calendar – NEW VENUE

East Minnehaha,

Andresen/St. Johns, & Roads End Neighborhoods

Happenings

Volunteering -- Ponder Points KNOW you have time to volunteer!!! Would you like to work directly with people or in the

background? What are your preferences on type of service

or volunteer experience? What days or hours do you prefer? Prefer to volunteer time with a friend? How much time can you serve -- day/week/month? Expectations from your volunteer experience?

Vancouver School Bond East Minnehaha,

Roads End, & Andresen/St Johns

Neighborhood Associations Meeting

H arry S. Truman Elementary School Media Room

4505 NE 42nd Ave, Vancouver, WA 98661 Thursday, January 12, 2017

7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Bond measure for schools will go before voters on the Feb. 14, 2017 ballot. If approved by voters, the bond would allow the district to build three new schools; replace, remodel and/or enlarge several schools; and provide improvements and updates to all other schools in the district. The bond measure would:*Replace seven aging schools: King, Marshall, Ogden,

Truman and Walnut Grove elementary schools; McLoughlin Middle School; and Fir Grove; and relocate Lieser Campus to a remodeled Marshall school building. *Partially remodel and/or enlarge Columbia River High

School, Vancouver School of Arts and Academics, Sacajawea and Franklin elementary schools and renovate Kiggins Bowl and Columbia River High School stadiums.*Build two new elementary schools and a new,

consolidated Vancouver iTech Preparatory.*Remove portables, add permanent classrooms to

relieve overcrowding and support smaller class sizes.*Construct safe, secure entrances at schools

throughout the district.*Upgrade roofs, flooring, windows, and heating and

cooling systems where needed.*Add accessible surfaces for playgrounds.*Modernize facilities to support technology and today's

teaching and learning needs.*Create spaces for family and community use.

The plan is projected to cost $562.8 million. The board and district leaders hope to be able to take advantage of historically low interest rates to reduce the financial impact on taxpayers. Local voters will vote on a bond measure to provide $458 million of the funding. Bond measures require a 60% supermajority of "yes" votes for approval.

How much would local property owners pay?>If approved, the proposed $458 million bond measure is projected to increase temporarily the bond tax rate by $0.09 per $1,000 of assessed property value for three years.>When combined with existing bonds, the bond rate is projected to be $1.52 per $1,000 of assessed value for tax collection years 2018-2020 and then drop to $1.35 per $1,000 of assessed value starting in 2021.>For the owner of a median-priced $225,000 home, the change in the VPS bond tax rate is about $20 per year for three years.

The remainder of the project costs would be paid by a $43 million class-size reduction grant from the state and local impact fees estimated at $12 million. If (and only if) local voters approve the bond measure, the district also would receive an estimated $50 million in state matching funds. For more information on the proposed work at specific schools and to sign up to receive updates, visit http://vansd.org/reschools or call 360-313-1230.

7:00 – Welcome– Sue Lintz Comments from each of the three neighborhoods

7:20 – Annexation Update/Discussion/QuestionsFollow-up Nov. 28 Vancouver City Council work session on proposed Van Mall North annexation plan

Mayor Tim Leavitt and City of Vancouver Representative(s)

Sergeant Alex Schoening 8:45 -- Verizon Cell Phone Tower Update – Skip Greene 8:55 – Budget – Bob Butler

CC Council Chair Marc Boldt & Councilor Jeanne Stewart

8:00 – Creating a Sense of Community/NeighborhoodSue Lintz, Neil Chambers and Barbara Murray

We want to encourage everyone to consider what you want your community to be about and join in a discussion on what would make our community better.

9:00 – Closing Remarks – Sue Lintz

8:30 –Neighbors On Watch/Neighborhood Watch Briefing

Agenda: 6:45 – Vancouver Public Schools information pamphlets about the bond measure coming on your February ballot will be available in the lobby.

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Clark County Food Bank FOOD

Every day at the food bank, we sort through thousands of pounds of donated food. We need volunteers to help sort through and inspect donations, repack bulk food into smaller packaging, and even drive and deliver truckloads of food. Volunteering to sort and repack food is a perfect opportunity to serve for both individuals and groups.

NUTRITION EDUCATION

If you have a passion for healthy living, nutrition, and teaching people the skills to shop and cook on a budget, then volunteering with our Nutrition Education Program is the right fit for you! Learn more about the programs we offer and ways you can get involved to help create a healthier Clark County!

OTHER WAYS TO HELP In addition to volunteering in our farm, food, or nutrition ed. programs, CCFB has other areas for volunteers to serve in. Whether helping to staff events, providing general maintenance, running our front desk, or driving one of our delivery trucks, dedicated volunteers make our everyday operations possible. More Info: http://www.clarkcountyfoodbank.org/volunteer/

Legacy Salmon Creek Would you like to volunteer in a healthcare setting? Check out Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center We have a one year commitment of 200 hours (that translates to about 4 hours a week). If you are interested contact the Volunteer Services office at 306-487-1040, for more information. Our volunteer opportunities include: Greeting visitors and providing information and directions Assisting at fundraising and community events Escorting patients Courier service Beverage cart Hosting at Green Gables Guest House Clerical Visiting children in pediatrics Gardening Special projects Volunteering with Legacy Hospice Volunteering with Legacy Research Institute

http://www.legacyhealth.org/for-patients-and-visitors/general-information/volunteering.aspx

Adopt-A-Park Program

Clark County Parks believes YOU can make a difference in how local parks look and operate! By participating in the Adopt-A-Park program, you will beautify a public space, while enhancing park safety and building community.

The Adopt-A-Park program is an ongoing volunteer opportunity, and we ask for a minimum six-month commitment. By volunteering only twice per month, for two to three hours at a time, you can make a huge difference in your parks! You get to choose the days and times that you volunteer, so this is a great opportunity for those who have busy schedules.

We encourage YOU, businesses, clubs, classes, community groups, and individuals to adopt a park! If you volunteer as an individual, extra screening may be required.

More Info: http://www.parkhero.org/Adopt-A-Park_000.htm

(360) 397-6118 ext. 1627 karen.llewellyn@clark.wa.gov

Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) Volunteers

The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program helps train volunteers to assist their communities when a disastrous event overwhelms or delays the community’s professional response. CERT members can assist others by applying the basic response and organizational skills that they learned during training. These skills can help save and sustain lives following a disaster until help arrives. CERT skills also apply to daily emergencies. In a 21 hour course, CERT members are trained to take care of themselves and help others in their communities for the first three days following a disaster. This is when debris-clogged or damaged roads, disrupted communications, or high volume of calls may prevent access by emergency response personnel. CERT members maintain and refine their skills by participating in exercises and activities. Sign up today to hold your spot for the spring class!

More Info – CERT Coordinator - Firefighter/Paramedic Dave Sinclair - Clark County District 6 - Phone: 576-1195

Ft Vancouver–National Park Service

Volunteer opportunities at Fort Vancouver, the McLoughlin House, and the Pearson Air Museum are as diverse as the programs and resources of the park. If you are interested in volunteering, the first step is to review the list of current volunteer opportunities at www.nps.gov/fova/getinvolved/volunteer.htm.

Lunch Buddy Program Are you available for lunch once a week? Then sign up to be a Lunch Buddy!! The Lunch Buddy program matches caring adults with elementary school students who need positive adult role models. It is a one-on-one mentoring program that takes place at one of the 20 elementary schools within the Vancouver Public Schools. As a Lunch Buddy, you come to a designated elementary school of your choice once a week to share lunch time with a student. The student assigned to you has been identified by their teacher, principal or school counselor as needing extra support. After eating lunch together, there's time to read, play board games, do crafts or just chat. Your commitment as a Lunch Buddy would be 40 -45 minutes per week. More information, please contact the WenLyn Richter at wenlyn.richter@vansd.org or call 360.313.4730.

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Residents established the East Minnehaha, Roads End & Andresen/St. Johns Neighborhoods to unite the common interests and promote the welfare of the area. The association is involved with a variety of matters, which affect the livability of the neighborhood and community in general. All residents within the neighborhood association boundaries are welcome to attend and participate in the association. Any questions, please contact one of the officers or board members listed on this page. The EMNA, RENA, and A/SJ NA’s do not subscribe to any religious affiliationor political party. EMNA newsletter was awarded second place in the digital newsletter category by the Neighborhood Association US in March 2016.

FLASH ALERT??? You can create a FlashAlert Messenger account to receive emergency messages from a school or other organization.

The FlashAlert system distributes emergency messages, such as breaking news or weather closure information, and news releases from participating organizations.

Messenger allows the public to subscribe to the messages posted on Newswire, receiving the information as emails, "push notifications" through a free phone app, Facebook or Twitter. There is no cost to the public for viewing the information or subscribing to messages (if offered).

More info and sign up for FlashAlert Messenger - https://www.flashalert.net/

GREEN LIGHT A VET

America’s veterans are some of our nation’s bravest, hardest-working men and women. However, it’s hard to show them the appreciation they deserve when, back home and out of uniform, they’re more camouflaged than ever. Greenlight A Vet is a campaign to establish visible national support for our veterans by changing one light to green.

Change one light in a visible location in your home or office to green, and keep it glowing every day as a symbol of support and appreciation for our veterans. More info http://www.greenlightavet.com/

Earthquake Reminder Shared by our neighbor Bob Hanson on NextDoor.com – Just a reminder to everyone that we live in earthquake country. We live in the Cascadia subduction zone and the "big one" could happen any day. Please read the pamphlet found in the link below and make some basic preparations. It could save your life.

http://www.oregonge ology .org/tsucl earing. ..

Let Sue Lintz know at the January meeting if you would like to devote February's meeting to this subject!

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Breathe Away Stress Stress Management: Breathing

Exercises for Relaxation Have you ever noticed how you breathe when you feel relaxed? The next time you are relaxed, take a moment to notice how your body feels. Or think about how you breathe when you first wake up in the morning or just before you fall asleep. Breathing exercises can help you relax, because they make your body feel like it does when you are already relaxed.

Deep breathing is one of the best ways to l ower stress in the body. This is because when you breathe deeply, it sends a message to your brain to calm down and relax. The brain then sends this message t o your body. Those things that happen when you are stressed, such as i ncreased heart rate, fast breathing, and high blood pressure, all decrease as you breathe deeply to relax.

The way you breathe affects yourwhole body. Breathing exercises area good way to relax, reduce tension,and relieve stress.

Breathing exercises are easy to learn.You can do them whenever you want, and you don't need any special toolsor equipment to do them.

You can do different exercises to seewhich work best for you.--PeaceHealth. For more info:https://www.peacehealth.org/medical-topics/id/uz2255#uz2256Meals on Wheels

We provide a nutritional and social lifeline for older adults at the Luepke Center and through Meals on Wheels delivery to homebound elderly. At the Luepke Center, we rely on dozens of volunteers daily to help pack Meals on Wheels, prep food in the kitchen with our Chef, set tables, wash dishes and serve beverages. Volunteers are needed to deliver Meals on Wheels on weekdays between 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Routes take about 90 minutes to complete and can be done once a week or once a month. For more details, or to volunteer: volunteer.mealsonwheelspeople.org

EMNA Mission To work together for the common good of the neighborhood in which we all live.

Neighborhood Association newsletters are copied free of charge by the Clark County Public Information and Outreach Office. The information and views expressed are solely those of the Neighborhood Association and not Clark County government or Public Information & Outreach Office.

LOOK for Opportunities to Serve

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Santa’s Posse: YOU Can Serve

Your Community This Christmas

Santa’s Posse effort is a partnership between the Clark County Sheriff’s Office and the Rotary Clubs of Clark County to collect and distribute toys and food to make a special Christmas holiday for less fortunate families in our community. December 12 5:00 pm – when wrapping is done Volunteers are needed to help wrap gifts and assemble baskets for 900 families living in Clark County. This is a family event; all ages are invited to help out. Santa’s Posse gift wrapping happens at the Clark County Fair Event Center, starting at 5 pm

Donations to Santa’s Posse of are also accepted: New, unwrapped toys & teen gifts Non-perishable food Cash-Gift cards

December 18 8:00 am – until deliveries are done Delivery of Santa’s Posse gifts -- Volunteers are needed to deliver the 900 baskets to their Christmas homes and see the excited faces ofthose receiving the baskets. (This can also be afamily event.)

OR A donation of $45 will provide a holiday meal and

gifts for a Clark County family. Donations can be made on their Facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/SantasPosse Or by sending a check made out to Santa’s Posse at either of the following addresses:

P.O. Box 410, Vancouver, WA 98660 707 W. 13th Street, Vancouver, WA 98666

God’s Closet offers clothes for children from newborn to 14 years of age. God’s Closet is a non-profit organization. We collect new and gently used children’s clothes and shoes, then once a quarter we have a Free Shop-day Event and give the clothes out free!!! We charge only a $1.00 entrance fee per family. The fee is used exclusively to pay for any expenses we incur. Currently, there are no requirements to receive donations from God’s Closet. If you live in Vancouver, WA or any of the surrounding areas and you are a family in need of clothes for your little ones, we invite you to join us for our Free Shop-day Event where you can take “free of charge” clothes for your children. Please check our Upcoming Events for future Event dates. They are always in need of donations. If you would like to help and be a blessing to a family in need by donating your gently used children’s clothes and shoes, please contact them. God’s Closet cannot exist without your donations. More Info: http://www.godscloset.com/vancouver/

Volunteers & Donations Needed - God’s Closet When:

NWBB PUPPY FOSTERING PTSD SERVICE DOGS – OUR MISSION

Empowering combat veterans with PTSD to regain their freedom and independence by partnering them with professionally trained and specifically matched service dogs at no charge — Serving our Veterans who served us all. Commitment to puppy raising for Northwest Battle Buddies (NWBB) is a serious commitment tomaking a positive change in the lives of the Veterans who will receive the puppy that you have raised for them. The responsibility comes with certain conditions that must be followed in order to have a successful training program. Volunteers who enter the puppy fostering program will: Care for the puppy for up to 18 months Must follow the vaccination & neuter schedule Attend puppy training programs Train the puppy at homeNWBB WILL PROVIDE: All food and veterinary expenses Training classes and support Free access to NWBB events

More Info: call -- 360-601-9744 or check – http://northwestbattlebuddies.org/Foster%20Puppy%20Contract-new.pdf

DID YOU KNOW? No job on earth is insignificant if it is accomplished with pride and artistry.

“The French fry is my canvas,” said McDonald’s founder Ray Kroc. What’s your canvas?

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Creating a Neighborhood Community Sue Lintz, Neil Chambers & Barbara Murray will lead a discussion of making 2017 a year of serving, volunteering, and helping each of us each become an ambassador of ourneighborhood. Do we need a major calamity to work together to bring our community closer? We know members must feel like they fit in and that our neighborhood is "their neighborhood." Contributing to the neighborhood can enhance a sense of community. What can we do to create an environment where you feel that you have a say in what happens? What do you need to make it worth your time to contribute service, working on the board or in the background?Paul Born, author of Deepening Community, says “Like any investment, our community takes timeand effort. We spend years investing for our retirement, setting aside dollars in order to live a good life in our old age.” Let's take some time to discuss how we can invest in our neighborhood.We would like to explore different ways you can serve our neighborhood to make it an even better and safer place to live.

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A Big Thanks to Our Neighborhood Partners Signs & More (4401 NE St. Johns Road) - who provided our new signs at a price that fit into the EMNA budget. Minnehaha Additional Self Storage -- A great place to keep our new signs safe and dry - East Minnehaha Neighborhood Association is grateful for the storage space donated by Jayne & Josh the managers at 4901 NE Minnehaha. Walnut Grove Community Church -- Due to the generosity of the Walnut Grove Community Church,the space we use for our meetings has been provided at no cost.

We are privileged to have our Clark County District 1 councilor Jeanne Stewart and Council Chair Marc Boldt attending the Jan. 12 meeting. Mayor Tim Leavitt and City of Vancouver staff will also be joining us. We will begin with a discussion and question/answer session regarding the city of Vancouver's proposed Van Mall Annexation plan.

Chelatchie Prairie Railroad - BYCX 207 N. Railroad Ave, YACOLT, WA 98675

The Chelatchie Prairie Railroad is a heritage railroad in Yacolt, Washington. Formerly a Northern Pacific branchline and operated by the Longview, Portland and Northern Railway for many years. Today the railroad is owned by Clark County, Washington. The excursions travel through the historic logging country of north Clark County, Washington, from the town of Yacolt to Lucia Falls and returning, stopping for a half-hour at Moulton Falls Park. A trestle crosses the Lewis River. The BYCX needs volunteers. Building a railroad takes a lot of work. So does operating it and maintaining it. If the song "I've Been Working on the Railroad" stirs your imagination, if you want to improve the quality of lifein Clark County, or if you just want to get out and do something different, here's your opportunity. Read thedescriptions below, fill out the on-line form, and we'll contact you.

TRACK DEPARTMENT: Lit erally the foundation of the organization. Work as part of a crew to repair and maintain the track. This is a continual process. Work under the supervision of the Track Supervisor. Training is OJT (On-The-Job Training).MECHANICAL DEPARTMENT: Repair, maintain and restore the locomotive and cars. Skills such as welding, woodworking and diesel repair are very helpful in this area, but on the other hand, anyone can scrape old paint and pound nails. Work as part of a team under the Mechanical Supervisor.

More Info: http://www.bycx.com/volunteer

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Remember: YOUR Neighborhood Meeting

Truman Elementary School – January 12 – 7:00 p.m.

East Minnehaha Neighborhood Association President: Lynda Maguire [360-635-2409] lyndam@erols.com Vice President: Sue Lintz [360-693-9153] tonysuel@aol.com Secretary: Lynda Maguire (act) Treasurer: Robert Butler [360-931-0204]- Treasury Report: $234.80 Balance Board Members: Volunteers neededSHERIFF LIAISONS: CENTRAL PRECINCT 397-6195 Deputy Jeremy Brown 397-2211 x5461 jeremy.brown@clark.wa.gov\ Deputy Ryan Preston 397-2211 x 5422 ryan.preston@clark.wa.gov Boundaries: North: Minnehaha Street & 63rd Street / East: I-205 / So: 51 & 52 Streets & Vancouver City boundary/ West: St. Johns Rd.

Roads End Neighborhood Association Vice President: Barbara Murray, [694-1689] bemur@comcast.net

5513 NE 40 Street, Vancouver, WA 98661 SHERIFF LIAISONS: CENTRAL PRECINCT 397-6195 Deputy Eric Swenson 397-2211 x5464 - eric.swenson@clark.wa.gov Deputy Joe McLoughlin 397-2211 x5365 - joe.mcloughlin@clark.wa.gov Boundaries: North: 51st St. / South: Vancouver City limits (SR-500) / West: 54 Ave. / East: Vancouver City limits (66 Ave.)

Next Neighborhood MeetingNEW VENUE

Truman Elementary School Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017 --7:00 pm 4505 NE 42nd Ave,

Mark Your Calendar

Andresen/St. Johns Neighborhood Association President: Neil Chambers, (360) 699-5119 n.chambers@comcast.net SHERIFF LIAISONS: CENTRAL PRECINCT 397-6195 Deputy Jon Pound 397-2211 x5328 jon.pound@clark.wa.gov Deputy Fred Harrison 397-2211 x5323 fred.harrison@clark.wa.gov Boundaries: North: Interstate 205, East: Andresen Road, South: Minnehaha Street, West: St. Johns Road to intersection with 50th Avenue to intersection with I-205.

East Minnehaha Neighborhood, Andresen/St. Johns Neighborhood & Roads End

Neighborhood Associations

5914 NE 65th

Court Vancouver, WA 98661

Sending a note: Please put Minnehaha or Roads End your subject line to ensure it is read and not “junked, trashed, or deleted”) Neighborhood associations are volunteer groups and not agents of Clark County government. Newsletter information and views are solely those of the neighborhood association and not of Clark County. Clark County Public Information and Outreach Office support these volunteers by printing and distributing their newsletters

Come Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017 -- 7:00 pmTo Discuss & Identify

(1) How can we be actively involved in making our homes and neighborhood a safer place to live.

(2) How can we reach out to our neighbors and work together to create the neighborhood we live in even better!

“PROGRESS ALWAYS INVOLVES RISK.

YOU CAN’T STEAL SECOND BASE AND KEEP YOUR FOOT ON FIRST!” (Frederick Wilcox)