First Indy Helps Balance Principal’s Checkbook

Actually, They Are Doubling It.

Ever heard of the Principal’s Checkbook? It’s a special fund Principals are able to use to help students in need and has been used to purchase things from new shoes, to warm clothes, to laundry detergent. These days, our schools do more than provide an education for our kids; they are also seen as a resource for food, health supplies, and sometimes basic necessities, which the Principal’s Checkbook helps provide.

This month, First Independent Bank will match, dollar for dollar, every donation made to the Evergreen Public School’s Principal’s Checkbook , up to $5,000. So make a donation, double your giving power and help people right here where you live.

For more information, visit First Independent Bank or Evergreen Public Schools.

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Tags: Clark County, Evergreen, Principals Checkbook, Schools, Students

Salmon Creek School is Cool

Actually, It Was On Fire.

I always thought Salmon Creek Elementary School was a cool place. Well, it turns out it was pretty hot early this morning!

There was a short in the electrical room, which caused a fire this morning at about 4 am. The school’s sprinkler system was activated and Clark County Fire District 6 firefighters were also on the scene. Damage was limited to the electrical room, and Vancouver Public Schools maintenance crews were working on getting everything back to normal.

So don’t worry, kids, everything will be fixed and cleaned up well before the first day of school!

Tags: CCFD6, Fire, Salmon Creek, School

Summertime Swimming at Klineline

No More Lifeguards on Duty.

The good news is that Klineline Pond at Salmon Creek Park will remain open for swimming this summer. The bad news is that due to budget cuts, there will no longer be lifeguards on duty. And, since one of the duties of the lifeguards was to also maintain the spray feature at the park, that will also be turned off this summer.

Salmon Creek Park, Klineline Pond, the picnic areas, playground and trails will all be open and available for summertime fun (now, we just need to get some summertime SUN!), but “swimmers, parents, and anyone planning a gathering will need to review water safety guidelines and pay attention to warning signs at the site”, said Pete Mayer, Vancouver-Parks and Rec Director.

I went to Klineline Pond last week (yes, we actually had a nice enough day to go swimming ) and noticed that not only were there no lifeguards, but all the lifeguard towers have been removed as well.

Tags: Klineline, Parks, Picnic, Playgrounds, Salmon Creek Park, Swimming, Vancouver Parks and Rec

Get Fresh at the Salmon Creek Farmers Market

Grand Opening Announcement!

UPDATE: We had a chance to chat with some of the founders of this great event.  See the post and video here.  

The Salmon Creek area is opening a new Farmers Market focusing on bringing the best our local region has to offer in fresh, wholesome, locally-grown or locally-made food to our community.

The Salmon Creek Farmers Market will be in Uptown Salmon Creek, behind the Three Creek’s Library and will be open Thursdays, July 15th through September 30th, 3:30pm to 7:30pm, Rain or Shine!

The Market is currently looking for local farmers, producers, artisans and entertainment. Immediate needs also include volunteers to help with advertising, event planning, general committee support, sponsorship, funds and materials donations.

For more information on becoming a vendor, visit Manage My Market online.  For information on volunteering send an email to info@salmoncreekfarmersmarket.com, or call Ann Foster at 360.574.5093.

“Come Get Fresh with Us at The Salmon Creek Farmers Market!”

Tags: Events, Farmers Market, Local, Salmon Creek, Three Creeks Library

Fairgrounds Community Park Dedication

Come Celebrate Clark County’s Newest Park!

Join your friends and neighbors for a special dedication event for the Fairgrounds Community Park (216 NW 164th St, Ridgefield) on Saturday May 22, at 10 am. Remember, we live in the beautiful, yet unpredictable, Pacific Northwest, and the ceremony will take place rain or shine.

Approximately 30 acres of this 88 acre property was developed, and includes walking and biking trails, a playground, restrooms, covered picnic areas, basketball hoops, and great views!

Clark County Commissioner Tom Mielke will be making comments, there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony, and light refreshments courtesy of some great local sponsors; including Albertsons, Burgerville (will this be a Nomad sighting?), the Fairgrounds Neighborhood Association, Edward Jones, Krispy Kreme, and Peet’s Coffe and Tea.

For more information, visit the Greater Clark Parks District online, or call 360-397-6118.

Tags: Clark Parks and Rec, Events, Fairgrounds, Parks

Salmon Creek Neighborhood Association April 2010 Board Minutes

As part of our ongoing coverage of the activities that shape your Salmon Creek neighborhood, the following are the formal minutes from the North Salmon Creek Neighborhood Association Board Meeting, held on April 27, 2010.

North Salmon Creek Neighborhood Association

Executive Meeting Minutes
April 27, 2010

The April 27th NSCNA Executive Meeting was held at Barbara Anderson’s house and began at 6:30 PM.

Members present:
•    Barbara Anderson, Vice President
•    Merle Kullberg, Treasurer
•    Samantha Guse, Secretary
•    Jennifer Konopasek Director #1
•    Pat Hughes, Director #2
•    Mitch Canton, Director #3
•    Dan Bodell, Director #4
•    Larry Gentry, Director #5
•    David Devine Director #7

Members Absent:
•    Ron Wilson, Director #6

Guests:
•    Paul Scarpelli
•    Avril Massey, president ex-oficio

1.    Introductions and Agenda Review

2.    Minutes – Samantha

a.    Larry moves that we dispense with the reading of the minutes.  Dan seconded. All in favor.  Motion carries.

3.    Officers Reports

a.    Treasurer Report – Merle
i.    $235.51

4.    Old Business

a.    Upcoming Community Visibility Projects
i.    Fairgrounds Opening Ceremony – May 22nd at 10 AM.
ii.    Parade of Bands – May 15th
iii.    Health & Safety Fair – CCFD6 Hazel Dell – June 5th from 12-4
1.    2 hour shifts
a.    11:30-2:  Pat, Paul, Barbara, Avril, Mitch (float),
b.    2-4:30:  Samantha, Merle, Larry
2.    Brochure needs updating.  EVERYONE take a look and send changes and suggestions to Barbara by May 14th.
3.    Dan moves that there be no more than $25 spent on accessories supporting the Health and Safety Fair Open House.  Jennifer seconds.  No discussion.  All in favor. Motion carried.
a.    Barbara will pick tootsie pops up at Costco.
iv.    July 4th (& August celebration) Planning May 22nd
1.    Bubbles
2.    Sno-cones with Lions Club
a.    Barbara will price the rental of the Sno-Cone Machine.
3.    Barbara will talk to Milada about whether the water balloon toss is necessary if we do the sno-cones.
4.    Foster Farms donation – part will be for August celebration.

b.    Communications Committee – Mitch web update

c.    CERT sheds update – Dan
i.    Grants coming up that may help – Nutter, Walmart, etc.
1.    Need a budget cost for shed and contents.
a.    Dan will look into pricing – Constructing it from materials vs. buying a box.
2.    Need to talk to the Vancouver School District about siting sheds on their properties.
a.    On their property, under their insurance, but we would stock & maintain.
ii.    CERT is asking volunteers whether they will allow their names to be given to the neighborhood associations.

d.    Parks Committee update – Barbara

e.    501(c)(3) requirements:  Status tax filing and donation letters (process for tracking in future) – Merle and Samantha
i.    Merle to check on tax filing status before May 12th so our non-profit status is secure.
ii.    Donation letters just need contact info and are ready to distribute.
iii.    Donation process flow:  
1.    Receive donation.
2.    Provide donator with receipt with EIN# (It is up to them to record for their taxes.)
3.    Treasurer records donations in our books.
4.    Thank you letters would be great later on! 
iv.    Find receipt book for donations – Samantha

f.    Zoning Committee update – Dan
i.    Noble Meadows

g.    Traffic issues
i.    Synchronization project on 134th was delayed.  Two projects nearby recently completed so watch to see if there is any improvement.

h.    NDT update – Carrol
i.    Larry will take over NDT Lead.
ii.    Send Larry (CC Barbara) the numbers of newsletters you need right away.

i.    Review – Meeting location change & July Meeting status
i.    Jennifer has located a screen to use for presentations.
ii.    Dan has found a flag.
iii.    Board should still show at 6:30 to help with set up.

5.    New Business

a.    President candidate – Paul Scarpelli
i.    David nominates Paul Scarpelli as the new President.  Avril seconded.  Discussion.  All in favor.  Motion carries.  Paul is our new President.  Congratulations, Paul!

b.    Grant Opportunities
i.    Nutter
ii.    Walmart

c.    Newsletter deadlines
i.    Barbara on vacation May 1st – 12th.  She’ll send it to the printer before she leaves.
ii.    Need counts from NDT and directors by Friday, April 30th.
iii.    Need contact for Twilia (print shop) for pick up – Larry
iv.    Hand delivered copy.  Heads up courtesy notification to volunteers around May 1st.

6.    Adjourned at 9 PM.

Submitted by:
Samantha Guse, Secretary

Tags: Board, NSCNA, Salmon Creek

Fire District 6 Open House

The Annual Fire District 6 Open House takes place on June 5, 2010, from noon to 4 PM, at the Hazel Dell Fire Station, 8800 NE Hazel Dell Avenue .

Featuring automobile extrication demonstrations, Clark County Sheriff’s Office K-9 shows, a Life Flight helicopter landing, the fire escape smoke house (a mobile structure in which we teach children to practice escaping from their own home as if it were filled with smoke or on fire), free food, low cost bicycle helmets, fire engines (new and old), and more.

It is a community event you don’t want to miss. Parking is available at the shopping center across the street from the Hazel Dell station and visitors are expected to surpass 3,000 this year.

Tags: CCFD, Fire District 6, Hazel Dell, Open House

We are all at Fault

Statewide Earthquake Drill

Faultline, that is.  So, with all the shakin’ going on around the world, I guess we should be a little more aware.

WSU Vancouver is participating in the Statewide EARTHQUAKE DRILL scheduled for Wednesday, April 21 at 9:45 AM. The drill will be announced using the campus public address speakers and the emergency warning system. While Earthquake is the focus of the April Disaster Preparedness Month, our attention and commitment should be heightened by this year’s earthquake activity with loss of life and property in Haiti, Chili, and most recently, in California/Mexico.Upon hearing the announcement/alarm, please practice earthquake response by employing the “DROP, COVER, and HOLD earthquake survival mnemonic.

I didn’t even know there was a Statewide Earthquake Drill… did you?

via Statewide Earthquake Drill | WSU Vancouver.

Salmon Creek Little League

Great Season, Guys!

The Salmon Creek All Stars have come to the end of the road in the State Tournament with a loss Thursday night to Bainbridge Island.

After back-to-back-to-back District 6 titles, the boys from the ‘Creek can hold their heads high, as they have represented Salmon Creek and Clark County with class and determination.

Thanks to the players and coaches who made it happen: Gabe Evenson, Spencer Hill, Jacob Jackson, Dylan Lewis, Sean McGarry, Taylor Packer, Curtis Perrin, Sam Pritchard, Russell Rose, Avery Schmidt, Jack Skantel, Kordell Vasbinder. Manager Troy Schmidt, Coach Dennis Vasbinder, Coach Kirk Perrin.

Tags: Baseball, Salmon Creek Little League, Tournament

Salmon Creek Little League Still Playing

SCLL All Star Majors Win 7/29/09.

Update:  Salmon Creek Little League with a 12-6 win over Walla Walla.  Plays Bainbridge tonight, 7/30, at 7:30.  Click here to watch live.

Update: Salmon Creek Little League All Stars vs Walla Walla 7/29 at 5 pm.  Click here to watch the game live.

Our boys in blue got the win last night in a loser out game.  Tied game going into the bottom of the 6th, they get the go ahead run with two outs, bases loaded.

Their next game is scheduled for 7/29 at 5 pm; their opponent for that game will be determined tonight.

You can check the Washington State Little League brackets for updated standings.

Tags: All Star, Baseball, Little League, Tournament

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