Klineline Kids Fish-In Event

Annual Event is Reel Fun.

The 11th Annual Klineline Pond Kids’ Fish-In Event is Saturday April 10, 2010.

Klineline Pond is stocked with thousands of trout to give kids the best chance possible of experiencing the “thrill of the catch”.  All fishing gear and bait will be provided, and each child will have the chance to catch, clean and keep up to two fish. While there is no guarantee of a catch, all kids will get a Fishing Kids T-Shirt, and get to keep the rod and reel they fished with!

The Salmon Creek Lions will be there giving out prizes for the best fish caught throughout the day and running the lunch counter. Registration deadline is April 2, 2010 and is by mail only.  Click for the 2010 Klineline Pond Kids’ Fish-In Event Registration, or call Dan Bodell (909-5256) if you are interested in volunteering at this event.

Are you hooked on fishing and wishing your kids were, too? Check out the advice from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to make your first fishing trips a success.

Congestion Impact Concerns Salmon Creek Board

Could There Be More Cars Without Any Traffic Relief?

Recently, the North Salmon Creek Neighborhood Association expressed concern about the proposed Nobel Meadows subdivision and the negative impacts it would have on our existing community. Below is a copy of the letter NSCNA submitted to the Clark County Board of Commissioners.

Honorable Commissioners:

The North Salmon Creek Neighborhood would like to bring concerns to your attention that may have significant detrimental impact on our community.

We have two areas of concern with the proposed Nobel Meadows Planned Unit Development: traffic impacts and environmental. The neighborhood has brought traffic concerns to The County’s attention several times over the last few years. These concerns have only escalated with each development without relief offered. About a third of our community is land locked with limited ingress / egress primarily via 10th Avenue. It is not unusual during a prime time commute to take 20 minutes to traverse less than two miles from the I-205 exit to this area. The planned relocation of the transit mall to 10th Avenue will only extend this travel interval.

From the neighborhood perspective the two projects aimed at bringing relief to the traffic problems hold no respite for us. The proposed project to widen 10th Avenue provides no real relief – because there isn’t a net gain of traffic lanes. The traffic light synchronization project has yet to provide any discernible difference. We understand that a study has been conducted to ensure the wetland and habitats are not significantly impacted. Neighbors must question this finding given that a significant wetland area, encompassing a tributary from Whipple Creek, and at least two springs reside on this property. Additionally, black tail deer, coyotes, beaver, woodpeckers, and other wildlife reside in the area while bald eagles overfly the area and land in its trees. Encroachment would definitely alter the flavor of this neighborhood and place these species at greater risk.

We would appreciate your thoughtful consideration of these issues when rendering a final decision on this proposed project.

Sincerely,

Barbara Anderson
For NSCNA Board of Directors

If you feel strongly about the quality of life in our neighborhood and the impacts of increased congestion, please contact your elected officials – Clark County Commissioners: phone: (360) 397-2232 or email: boardcom@clark.wa.gov and have your voice heard.

Black Friday in Salmon Creek

Shop Till You Drop Camp.

Kids Club Fun and Fitness in Salmon Creek is having a Shop Till U Drop Camp for kids (ages 4-12) on Black Friday, November 27, 2009 from 6:30 am to 6:30 pm.

Drop the kids off and let them have fun; swimming (1st-5th Graders), Gymnastics, Arts and Crafts, Jungle Playland and more, while you have fun shopping, or just relaxing!

Registration is required, click for more information from Kids Club Fun and Fitness.

NSCNA Halloween Contest

Get Into the Spirit of Halloween.

The North Salmon Creek Neighborhood Association (NSCNA) will be having its fourth annual Halloween House Decorating Contest this year for homes in the NSCNA boundaries.  “Winners will receive bragging rights and a Best in the NSCNA award.  Enter yourself, your neighbor, or that house that catches your eye with a ghoulish graveyard.”  (Just make sure it is “just for decoration” ).

Email nominations to NSCNA@inthecouve.com or call Carrol Heller at 360.433.2676 (or any other NSCNA officer), be sure to include the address, and name and phone number (if available) of nominees.  Judging will take place on October 30, with winners announced at the November 17th meeting.  Interested in being a judge?, contact NSCNA@inthecouve.com.

Check out the latest North Salmon Creek Neighborhood Association Newsletter more information.

Stream Stewards Build Community

And Save Salmon.

Become a Stream Steward.  The Stream Stewards Program is a free learn-n-serve program of Clark Public Utilities’ StreamTeam with hands-on, professional level workshops on the following:

· Hydrology ·Geology ·Birds ·Mammals ·Water Quality ·Native Plants ·Macro Invertebrates ·NatureScaping ·Riparian Habitats ·Salmon ·Reptiles ·Amphibians ·Native Plant Restoration

The Stream Stewards Program is free of charge for Clark County residents. Stewards pay back their tuition through 45 hours of volunteer time with the StreamTeam or one of our partners. Stream Stewards also enjoy continuing education opportunities and social events with other like minded individuals!

Stream Stewards come from all age groups and backgrounds. Stewards are interested in building their skill set and putting their new knowledge into action!

What are Stream Stewards saying?

“Excellent! Everyone should take this course!”–Stream Steward 2005

“It’s been a very long time since I’ve had such an enjoyable time learning.”–Larry, Stream Steward 2008

“I was very happy to be part of this experience.”–Stream Steward 2005

“I was thoroughly impressed and felt that many of the presentations, although only touching the basics were better prepared than some of my university classes.”–Jeff, Stream Steward 2008

For more information, contact Lisa Beranek at (360) 992-8585, or visit the Stream Team online.