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Neighborhood NewsHarney Heights
Promoting NeighborlinessJULY 2017
Next Neighborhood Meeting
WEDNESDAYJULY 57:00PMLocation:
St. Helens Park4007 E 13th Street
Bring a Neighbor!
HHNA Officer ElectionsAs usual, we will be holding elections for officers at our July meeting in St. Helens park. All positions are open for nominations: Chair, Co-Chair, Secretary/Treasurer and Newsletter Editor. Three of our current officers are stepping down. Thank you Will, Neatha and Tracey for your years of service.If you would like to be nominated call Will at (360) 718-1197. You do not need to attend the meeting to run for a position.There are people running for three of the positions so far. The only position completely open at this time is Newsletter Editor. The commitment
would be for one year. We usually put out just 6 newsletters each year so the amount of time and work involved is minimal. A newsletter template will
be provided. All that is needed is to insert articles into
the template. Articles are submitted by neighbors. The city also generates articles and fliers that may be selected and inserted. The
candidate should have a computer with
a word processor, an internet connection and
some basic word processing skills. If you are looking to improve your resume this would be a nice addition. See page 3 for details.
Harney HeightsNEIGHBORHOOD
CLEANUP
Neighborhood LeadersWill Vinson – Chairman, 360-718-1197Neatha Lefevre – Secretary/TreasurerMary Lynn Cunningham – Co-chairTracey Lopp – Newsletter Editor
City Liaison Ryan Lopossa, 487-8406 [email protected] Mediation Services Jane Harris, 360-334-5862 or [email protected] Police Officer:McAvoy “Mack” ShippVPDNPOD2@ cityofvancouver.us(360) 487-7359
The City of Vancouver supports the Neighborhood Associations in their effort to share vital information with residents in order to create a more informed public. However, the information provided and the opinions and views expressed in Neighborhood Association newsletters or other documents do not necessarily represent the position of the City of Vancouver, nor does the City determine whether the information published is accurate or appropriate. Printed by the City of Vancouver Office of Neighborhoods.
Heights Neighborhood Association
The Harney Heights Neighborhood Association was established by the residents of the neighborhood to unite common interests and promote the welfare of the neighborhood and its residents.
Summer Heat Safety TipsThe long, hot days of summer can bring dangerously high temperatures. The American Red Cross has steps people can follow to stay safe when it’s hot outside.
HOT CARS CAN BE DEADLY Never leave children or pets in your vehicle. The inside temperature of the car can quickly reach 120 degrees.
• Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids. Avoid drinks with caffeine or alcohol.
• Avoid extreme temperature changes.• Wear loose-fitting, lightweight,
light-colored clothing. Avoid dark colors because they absorb the sun’s rays.
• Slow down, stay indoors and avoid strenuous exercise during the hottest part of the day.
• Postpone outdoor games and activities.
• Take frequent breaks if working outdoors.
• Check on family, friends and neighbors who do not have air conditioning, who spend much of their time alone or who are more likely to be affected by the heat.
• Check on animals frequently to ensure that they are not suffering from the heat. Make sure they have plenty of cool water.
Be safe & have a great summer!
BE SURE TO CHECK OUT NEXTDOOR.COM FOR LOCAL EVENTS IN OUR
NEIGHBORHOOD!
Wednesday, July 12, 2017 - 3:00pmOfficers Row
Trees & History WalkVancouver’s urban forest is rooted in history. Join this guided walk through tree-lined Officers Row
and learn the history of our community and our trees.
RSVP is required as space is limited; call 360-487-8308 or email [email protected].
Sunday, July 30, 2017 12:00pm to 5:00pm
Fourth Plain Multicultural Festival
Join the Fourth Plain community for a wonderful afternoon of
delicious food, music, dance and fun! There will be activities for kids, families, and community
members of all ages.Location:
Fort Vancouver High School5700 E 18th Street
Vancouver, WA 98661
Bulky Items Broken or worn out items that are too large to fit in your garbage cart at home, such as a rug, kiddie pool, small appliances, furniture, broom, etc.Scrap MetalMetal BBQs, bicycles, lawn furniture, mowers, car parts or small engines (drained of fluids) metal appliances (no Freon containing items please)Yard Debris Branches, grass, leaves, vines, bramble, yard and garden trimmingsWoody Debris for the Chipper (separate from yard debris) Tree limbs and branches, limbs up to the size of a stumpWood does not need to be dried prior to chipping (no ivy or blackberries in the chipper please)
NO Household trash or contractor wasteNO Large or heavy quantities of concrete, cement, rocks, sod or dirtNO Home project/remodel debris (i.e. material from a remodel, large amounts of fencing, etc.)NO Roofing shinglesNO Hazardous chemicals, cleaners, paints or stains, fluids like gasoline or oilNO TVs, computers or electronics (recycle for free, visit www.EcycleWashington.org for locations) NO CFL or fluorescent tube lights (recycle for free visit www.LightRecycle.org for locations)REALLY LARGE ITEMS like boats and hot tubs should be hauled directly to the transfer station
Harney HeightsNeighborhood Cleanup
SATURDAY, AUGUST 5 • 8AM-2PMWOOD CHIPPER: 8AM-NOON
ML King School • 4801 E Idaho Street
Ways you can help:
Volunteer at the Cleanup!Contact Will at 360-718-1197
What's Accepted?
• Categorize your load – separate material for easy unloading into the bulky item truck, yard debris box or truck, chipper or metals box
• Use a tarp liner under the yard debris for faster and cleaner unloading
• Put the yard debris on the bottom, then the big stuff (furniture), then the other stuff tucked in around the big stuff
• Don’t forget to cover your load to prevent littering if you bring a truck or trailer
• Come prepared to unload what you bring to the cleanup (i.e. leather gloves and tools to unload)
• To prevent injuries, please bring heavy materials, such as yard debris, in smaller containers or wheel barrels. Do not bring your curbside cart to the cleanup, as they are too heavy to dump.
Prepare your load:
What's NOT Accepted?
COUPONHARNEY HEIGHTS
CLEANUP COUPONMust be presented for admittance
to the cleanup event.Saturday, August 5 • 8AM-2PM
MyVancouver App
Why a mobile app? In today’s increasingly mobile world (65% of U.S. citizens use a smart device), cities must adapt to meet citizens where they are or get left behind. The City of Vancouver has launched the free MyVancouver app to provide residents with a direct, convenient line of communication with City employees to solve issues affecting our community.
What can you do with it? • REPORT non-emergency issues, including potholes, graffiti, sign damage or street light outages
quickly and easily by uploading a photo and GPS location
• COMMUNICATE directly with the right City employee on reported issue
• STAYIN-THE-KNOW on the status of your request
• DISCOVERlocal places using the places widget as a visual guide, including transportation hubs, municipal buikdings, parks and hospitals
• ACCESS City services, such as parking ticket or permit payments and street sweeping schedules
• JOIN the social media conversation with the #IHeartVanWa widget
How to download:The free MyVancouver app is now available in the iTunes App Store and the Android Google Play store when you search MyVancouver. For more information visit: cityofvancouver.us/myvancouverA60-secondanimatedvideoshowcasestheapp’skeyfeaturesathttp://bit.ly/myvancouver
www.cityofvancouver.us(360) 487-8600 415 W. 6th St. | PO Box 1995, Vancouver, WA 98668-1995
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