Reminder! No outdoor burning from July 15th through September 30th when fire danger levels are high. For burning after Sept. 30th, please check with the Fire Marshal's Office to see if the ban has been lifted. For more information about the current ban, click here. Information on outdoor burning including burning of yard debris and recreational fires, click here.
Note: Heritage is not within the Vancouver city limits but is in the Urban Growth Area of Clark County.
Friday, August 16, 2013
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Vancouver, not BC
You live, work or play right here in Vancouver. It's that simple, right? Not so much.
Foremost, whatever brings you to the neighborhood- thank you for your interest and involvement in your Community. Grab another cup of coffee, tea or get a snack and let's dive right into it!
So...welcome to “Vancouver, not B.C., Washington, not D.C., Clark County, not Nevada, Near Portland, Ore., not Maine”. You already knew that part though so let's keep going. For a quick read, simply read this post. For a detailed read, click on the links in the text. Ready? Set. Let's Go!
Did you know that Heritage is NOT within the Vancouver city limits? We (meaning you too) are in the unincorporated Vancouver Urban Growth Area of Clark County. There are Neighborhood Associations within the City as well as the County and it's common to refer to a geographic area by it's neighborhood name, such as ours- Heritage. Neighborhoods are also specified for property information, real estate listings, and development.
Moving right along...here is the way your County is organized and where it and other government offices are located. An easy way to connect with your County is by attending a Neighborhood Association meeting. We have a different topic and/or guest speaker every meeting, County/Government and other. Tell us what interests you or what you'd like to know more about, your input and feedback makes these meetings (and your time) worthwhile.
What level you wish to connect with Heritage Neighborhood Association, the County and Community in general is up to you. There is no "one size fits all" and it is different for each person. Much like politics, different for everyone.
Do you vote? Yes or No, understand that Clark County is further divided by geographic areas into Districts. Each District is represented by a Commissioner and together they make up the Board of Clark County Commissioners.
Test: Which District or Commissioner represents Heritage? If you answered, District 1/Tom Mielke or District 3/Steve Stuart that is incorrect. If you didn't know the answer, then you learned at least one thing new today! Answer: Heritage is located in District 2, represented by Commissioner David Madore.
So there you have it. It's that simple, right? Not so much. Perhaps you've learned more about where you live, work or play. Thank you for sharing some of your day/night with us. See you at a meeting?
Foremost, whatever brings you to the neighborhood- thank you for your interest and involvement in your Community. Grab another cup of coffee, tea or get a snack and let's dive right into it!
So...welcome to “Vancouver, not B.C., Washington, not D.C., Clark County, not Nevada, Near Portland, Ore., not Maine”. You already knew that part though so let's keep going. For a quick read, simply read this post. For a detailed read, click on the links in the text. Ready? Set. Let's Go!
Did you know that Heritage is NOT within the Vancouver city limits? We (meaning you too) are in the unincorporated Vancouver Urban Growth Area of Clark County. There are Neighborhood Associations within the City as well as the County and it's common to refer to a geographic area by it's neighborhood name, such as ours- Heritage. Neighborhoods are also specified for property information, real estate listings, and development.
Moving right along...here is the way your County is organized and where it and other government offices are located. An easy way to connect with your County is by attending a Neighborhood Association meeting. We have a different topic and/or guest speaker every meeting, County/Government and other. Tell us what interests you or what you'd like to know more about, your input and feedback makes these meetings (and your time) worthwhile.
What level you wish to connect with Heritage Neighborhood Association, the County and Community in general is up to you. There is no "one size fits all" and it is different for each person. Much like politics, different for everyone.
Do you vote? Yes or No, understand that Clark County is further divided by geographic areas into Districts. Each District is represented by a Commissioner and together they make up the Board of Clark County Commissioners.
Test: Which District or Commissioner represents Heritage? If you answered, District 1/Tom Mielke or District 3/Steve Stuart that is incorrect. If you didn't know the answer, then you learned at least one thing new today! Answer: Heritage is located in District 2, represented by Commissioner David Madore.
So there you have it. It's that simple, right? Not so much. Perhaps you've learned more about where you live, work or play. Thank you for sharing some of your day/night with us. See you at a meeting?
Thursday, July 25, 2013
Free Computer Education Resources
Free computer classes and resources to the public offered by Empower Up, Clark County's computer education and reuse non-profit organization. Located at 5000 E. Fourth Plain Blvd. Suite E-101, Vancouver. Offered are: Intro to the Internet, Online Resume using Linked-In, One-on-One Mentoring, Free internet access, as well as free PC and Mac clinics. For information, click here.
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Summer Reading for Kids and Teens
With summer break at a mid-point, it's not too late for children ages 0-11 to participate in the free Kids Summer Reading at our library. "We provide the Summer Reading Program each year in an effort to keep children from falling behind in their reading abilities during the summer break from school. Studies suggest that summer reading is an effective way to prevent summer learning loss. In addition, we want your family to have fun and enjoy the library!" The Library also offers the free Teen Summer Reading for ages 12-19. Source: FVRL webpage
Friday, July 19, 2013
Yard Waste
Rates for yard waste collection services are changing soon. Your bill is going down. Say what?! As of August 1st, your bill for yard waste collection with Waste Connections in the unincorporated area of Clark County, Battle Ground, La Center and Yacolt will be reduced about sixteen percent. Don Benton, Environmental Services Director says "county residents will continue to get great service at a lower cost,”. For more information about this change, see the press release here.
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Boater Education
"State law requires boat operators to carry a Washington State Boater Education card when operating motorboats with 15 horsepower or greater (including personal watercraft or any motorized watercraft)." Source: WA State Parks webpage
How to get your card:
For more information about your local US Coast Guard Auxiliary, visit www.flotilla78.org .
Visit www.usps.org for the United States Power Squadrons.
How to get your card:
- Clark County Sheriff's Office-Marine Patrol, in conjunction with the US Coast Guard Auxiliary and the US Power Squadrons offer a boater education class every month on the fourth Saturday (except Nov & Dec). The class is from 8:30am-5pm. Cost is $10, materials provided. To register or get more information: call Deputy Todd Baker at 360-397-2106 or e-mail todd.baker@clark.wa.gov or call Gay Sipes at 360-256-2991. Mention you're in the Heritage Neighborhood. Why? It shows that we're helping our neighbors be safe on the water! During the summer months (June, July and August), we're offering cold beverages in the afternoon for those in class. It's just our way of saying thank you!
- To learn more about the requirement or how to get the card with an online course, visit www.parks.wa.gov/boating/boatered .
For more information about your local US Coast Guard Auxiliary, visit www.flotilla78.org .
Visit www.usps.org for the United States Power Squadrons.
Thursday, July 11, 2013
Know Your Location
In case of emergency, please be aware of your address no matter where you are. When using a cell phone to call for help, having the right information and location is important. "Residents of Clark County will begin seeing a short video Public Service Announcement "popping" up throughout our area which will ask the community if they "know their location" which is available at: http://youtu.be/4h05FrJmbwk" Source: CRESA blog post July 10, 2013. For more information, please visit CRESA's blog at http://cresa911.blogspot.com/.
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