Neighborhood Association Newsletter

Wildwood

Neighborhood Association Newsletter

June 2012

Welcome!

Welcome from your newly re-formed Wildwood Neighborhood Association (WNA) (or actually, your not-quite-so-newly-re-formed-neighborhood- association). The WNA re-formed in August 2011. Since then we have been holding meetings the third Wednesday of most months at The Bedford.

At those meetings, we have had a rather extraordinary list of guests and speakers including:

Port of Vancouver C-TRAN Community Mediation Services Columbia Springs Friends of Trees Safe Community Task Force Neighborhood Linkup Cpl. Charlie Ford, Vancouver Police

Department Councilman Jack Burkman Councilman Bart Hansen Riverview Principal Ruth Beggs David Bilby with `Neighborhood Linkup'

Your neighborhood association board consists of the following members:

Shane Gardner ? Chair shane.gardner@

Mark Moors ? Vice-Chair ipipa@

Tyler Wubbena ? Secretary/Communications tywubbs@

Kevin McLean ? Treasurer kmtwo@

We appreciate these neighbors for volunteering their time on behalf of the WNA. Please feel free to contact them if you have any questions or would like more information on WNA activities or future meetings.

The WNA wishes to extend a sincere THANK YOU to The Bedford for hosting our meetings. Not only have

they provided a meeting room, but they have also provided cookies, popcorn and refreshments!!! If you were ever looking for the smallest excuse to check out a WNA meeting, the hospitality of The Bedford should suffice!

Next Wildwood Neighborhood Association Meeting The Bedford, 13303 SE McGillivray, Wednesday, June 20 at 7:00 PM. We hope to see you there!

Neighborhood Dump Day

Our dump day last fall was held on October 22, 2011, and the WNA had about 45 vehicle trips from approximately 40 residents from the WNA. Together we collected 3.48 tons of waste, 1.0 ton of recyclable metal, and over 35 cubic yards of yard debris!

This year, our WNA dump day will be held June 16 at the Riverview Elementary parking lot from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon. The dump day is free! However, the WNA is asking for a $5 donation this year to help offset the costs of future events. Additional information can be found later in this newsletter.

Waste Recycling

As part of the City of Vancouver's Recyclingest Neighborhood Program, Waste Connections sponsored a free class on recycling and a tour of the West Van Materials Recovery Center. This event offered an opportunity to learn the how, what, where and why to recycle and to see how materials are collected and processed. Environmental, financial and social benefits of recycling were also discussed: recycling paper generates 74% less air pollution and 50% less water pollution than using new paper

products, reducing one's garbage from 96 gallons to

64 gallons a week can save a person almost $200

dollars a year, and for every one job created by land

filling waste there could be (on average) 10 jobs in

material recovery or 25 in recycling-based

manufacturing. As consumers and as recyclers, we

play a major role in reducing and reusing materials.

For more information on recycling, please see the

attached article, Recyclable ? but not at the Curb,

provided courtesy of the Recyclingest Neighborhood

Program,

or

visit

the

website

.

Have You Noticed?

Your neighborhood association worked with the City of Vancouver Parks Department and Friends of Trees to get seven new shade trees planted at our Wildwood Park! In the near future, we will be able to enjoy the benefits of these additional trees as they grow. We have also coordinated with the City to fix potholes and limb back trees from street signs.

Communications

The City of Vancouver is gracious enough to provide

all neighborhood associations the resources to print

newsletters for distribution. This is a limited

resource. We are developing an email list for

communications. If you would like to get meeting

notices and/or electronic copies of our newsletter,

please

email

Shane

Gardner

shane.gardner@ or Tyler Wubbena

tywubbs@ your name and email address

to be placed on the WNA email list. This has been an

effective communication tool for many other

neighborhood associations!

We are also using our own Wildwood Neighborhood Association page within to announce neighborhood events. Please consider joining our WNA page as an alternative.

? what is this website?

Your neighborhood association has embraced as an outreach site for the WNA. Later in this newsletter is further described including issues of purpose, safety, etc. The address for our neighborhood on is and enter flyer code D44AB. In several short months, we have nearly a 10 percent participation rate of 308 homes that are within our neighborhood association!

Neighborhood Garage Sale scheduled for September

When our neighborhood association used to be active, we would hold a neighborhood-wide garage sale weekend. The idea was to get as many neighbors together to hold their own garage sale on the same weekend in the hopes that more people would garage sale shop if there were multiple houses having a sale in the same neighborhood, and the proceeds are yours of course.

The WNA has selected mid-September for a neighborhood-wide garage sale weekend. While the specific weekend in September will be selected at a future meeting, we plan to advertise on Craigslist and post signs at entrances to our neighborhood. Please watch upcoming newsletters and check for additional information.

Future Activities - Neighborhood Picnic (National Night Out)

Your neighborhood association is planning to host a neighborhood event for National Night Out which is Tuesday, August 7. The Bedford has approached the WNA to co-sponsor this event with the WNA picnic next summer at Wildwood Park. We will notify all homeowners within the WNA of the event details through email, newsletter and/or . This will be an opportunity to get to know your neighbors.

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 Association newsletter 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.

What is

Please note: Nextdoor Wildwood is a private website created by you and your neighbors, and supported by our company, Nextdoor, Inc. Learn more about Nextdoor, Inc. below. The information below was copied directly from and edited for the purposes of this newsletter.

Nextdoor is a private social network for your neighborhood. It's the easiest way for you and your neighbors--and only you and your neighbors--to talk online and make all of your lives better in the real world - and it's free. Hundreds of neighborhoods are already using Nextdoor to build happier, safer places to call home. People are using Nextdoor to:

Find a new home for an outgrown bike Track down a trustworthy babysitter Quickly get the word out about a break-in Find out who does the best paint job in town Organize a garage sale (or neighborhood dump day) Ask for help keeping an eye out for a lost dog Finally call that nice man down the street by his first

name.

Nextdoor's mission is to bring back a sense of community to the neighborhood, one of the most important communities in each of our lives.

Who is Nextdoor

We created this company because we believe that the neighborhood is one of the most important and useful communities in a person's life. We hope that neighbors everywhere will use the Nextdoor platform to build stronger and safer neighborhoods around the world.

Nextdoor manifesto

We are for neighbors. For neighborhood barbecues. For multi-family garage

sales. For trick-or-treating.

We're for slowing down, children at play. We're for sharing a common hedge and an awesome

babysitter.

We're for neighborhood watch. Emergency response. And

for just keeping an eye out for a lost cat.

We believe waving hello to the new neighbor says,

"Welcome" better than any doormat.

We believe technology is a powerful tool for making

neighborhoods stronger, safer places to call home.

We're all about online chats that lead to more clothesline

chats.

We believe fences are sometimes necessary, but online

privacy is always necessary.

We believe strong neighborhoods not only improve our

property value, they improve each one of our lives.

We believe that amazing things can happen by just talking

with the people next door.

We are Nextdoor. We are simply you and your

neighbors, together.

Privacy

Fences are sometimes necessary. But online privacy is always necessary. Nextdoor makes it safe to share online the kinds of things you'd be okay sharing with your neighbors in person. Here's how:

Only you and your neighbors can see what's shared. Every neighbor has to verify their address. Every neighbor signs in with their real name. Just like in

person.

Your website is protected by password and encrypted by

HTTPS.

We never share your info with advertisers.

Safety

Nextdoor makes it safe to share online the kind of things you'd

be okay sharing with your neighbors in person.

Here's how:

Every neighbor must verify their address. Each neighbor signs in with their real name. Just like in

person.

Only neighbors can see information shared on your

neighborhood site.

Information shared will never show up in Google or other

search engine.

Your website is securely encrypted using the HTTPS

Internet protocol.

Nextdoor never shares your personal information with

third-party advertisers.

Neighborhood Guidelines

We created Nextdoor because we believe that a neighborhood is one of the most important and useful communities in a person's life. We believe in the traditional notion of neighbors as people who help and look out for each other. We hope that Nextdoor members embrace the concept of being neighborly to each other. To us, being neighborly includes:

Respecting your neighbors

Be honest, authentic, and straightforward in all actions Show tolerance to each other, even if you don't share

similar opinions

Don't share content from the website outside of the

neighborhood without your neighbors' permission

Sharing useful information

Answer your fellow neighbors' questions Report crime and emergency alerts Post weather and traffic bulletins Discuss community-wide issues Publicize neighborhood events

Supporting your neighborhood

Recommend great local businesses and service providers

(without spamming)

Sell, share, or donate products that you no longer need Strengthen the community by inviting your neighbors to

Nextdoor

Recyclable ? but not at the Curb

Many materials are recyclable that are not a part of our curbside recycling program. Some are too large, like old BBQ's. Others, like propane tanks, could pose a hazard to the collector. Some materials like block foam have a limited market and the processors that do accept them are very particular about what they will take. Following is a list of some of the materials that can be recycled at various drop off sites.

Rigid Plastics -Yogurt cups, sour cream cartons, clear plastic "clamshells", plastic trays and lids, and nursery pots and plastic buckets that are five gallons and smaller can now be dropped off in the self haul recycling area at the transfer stations*. Clark County residents who have a recycling cart can recycle yogurt cups, nursery pots and plastic buckets at the curb in the blue cart.

Grocery Bags ? All three transfer stations* have drop off containers for plastic grocery bags. Many grocery stores also have a collection bin for plastic bags in the entrance area or at the front of the store. When bags are included with curbside recycling, they tangle around moving parts and quickly clog the machinery that is used to sort recyclables, halting production. While recycling grocery bags is good, an even better solution is to take a reusable bag when you shop.

Block foam - In 2012, block foam (StyrofoamTM) can be recycled at a number of Special Waste Collection Events in Clark County (visit clark.recycle/waste/index.html and then scroll down to Free Collection Events for more information). Empower Up, () located at 5000 E Fourth Plain, also collects block foam from 9 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. If you do not have internet access or need more information, please call the City Solid Waste office at 619-4120

Packing peanuts often can be taken to mailing or shipping services for reuse. They will take both the Styrofoam and the cornstarch packing peanuts and the two types can be mixed.

Shredded Paper can be placed in your curbside recycling cart. Please place it in a paper bag and staple it closed. Shredding services are now available for a fee at West Van Materials. Call 737-1727 for current pricing.

Empty propane tanks can be taken to the self-haul recycling drop off at the transfer stations*. If the tank contains propane, it should be delivered to the household hazardous waste area on set days (listed below).

Large pieces of metal, like the old BBQ and most major appliances (including water heaters) can be recycled at the transfer stations and at Pacific Coast Shredding. There is a charge for dropping off major appliances at the transfer stations. Pacific Coast Shredding** pays for some materials, but they are only open during the week, and they can only take refrigerators and freezers if you have a certificate stating that the coolant has been properly removed. City residents who subscribe to garbage service are eligible for free pick up of one major appliance per calendar year. Call 892-5370 to schedule a curbside collection.

Household Hazardous Waste, like paint, household and automotive chemicals and fluorescent bulbs can be taken to the transfer stations during the set hours and days listed below. There is no charge during those times.

Computers, monitors, laptops and TV's can be recycled for free through the E-Cycle Washington program. For recycling locations, please call 1-800-Recycle or visit . Empower Up accepts used computers, computer parts and other consumer electronics from the public at no charge. They are located at 5000 E Fourth Plain, inside the Habitat For Humanity Store. Donation hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. See for a list of materials accepted and to learn about volunteer opportunities.

Lumber, tile, plumbing fixtures and other building supplies can be donated at the Clark County Habitat For Humanity Store. They are located at 5000 E Fourth Plain. Store hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. For more recycling and reuse information, see RecyclingA-. West Van Materials 6601 NW Old Lower River Road Vancouver, WA 98660 737-1727

6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a .m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Household Hazardous Waste hours ? 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday Central Transfer and Recycling, 11034 NE 117th Avenue Vancouver, WA 98662 256-8482

6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Household Hazardous Waste hours ? 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday Washougal Transfer Station 4020 S Grant Street Washougal, WA 98671 835-2500

7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday (hours household garbage is accepted). Recyclables are accepted every day except Sunday. Household Hazardous Waste hours ? 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. the third Saturday of the month. Pacific Coast Shredding 901 Port Way Vancouver WA 98660 737-8335

7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday Waste Connections can be reached at 892-5370. Rev. 1/12

**This information is being provided to you on behalf of the Wildwood Neighborhood Association and Waste Connections in an effort to promote recycling and reduce our impact on the environment.

FREE GARBAGE DISPOSAL

FREE annual neighborhood cleanup is scheduled for Saturday, June 16, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM

This is an opportunity for neighborhood residents to take household items that no longer functions or is obsolete, along with yard waste and trimmings. This includes the broken rake, the old lawn mower, and the tree branches you cut down last Spring and take them to dumpsters provided by the City of Vancouver. The dumpsters will be located in the parking lot of Riverview Elementary and will be available to homeowners within the Wildwood Neighborhood Association at NO COST!!! However! We are asking for a $5 donation to the Wildwood Neighborhood Association in support of future activities.

The quantity of materials/items that you can dispose of is not limited. However, material from commercial activities will not be allowed. Loading, transporting, and unloading of the material to the neighborhood dump site is the home owners responsibility. Please be patient while waiting to unload. While it has been several years since this has been available to the Wildwood residents, some neighborhoods have found this to be a popular event.

We will need volunteers to help staff this event. If you would like to help, please contact me. Tyler Wubbena, tywubbs@, 360-896-3998

DO'S and DON'Ts FOR OUR WNA DUMPSTERS!!!

OK FOR DUMPSTER

DO NOT PUT IN DUMPSTER

Yard Debris

Animal Waste

Junk

Food

Furniture

Industrial Wastes

Electronics

Tires

Scrap Lumber

Motor Oil

Water Heaters

Antifreeze

Metal

Liquids

Styrofoam

Paint

Windows

Asbestos

Broken Toys Small Pieces Scrap Concrete1

Batteries Propane Tanks

Notes: 1. The intent is for small chunks of concrete, such as concrete used for fence posts.

2. Many loads of construction waste would approach the definition of prohibited commercial waste material.

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