BOY & GIRLS CLUB at Garfield Elementary: What do You think?

One of the many reasons we ––the NWONA–– started a blog is for you ––our neighbors–– to have a place where you can share what you think about what's going on in and around our neighborhood, a space to voice your opinions and concerns. 

The issue of the Boys & Girls Club's planning to construct a brand new facility on the northwest corner of the Garfield Elementary play field came to our attention last spring.  This issue is building in momentum and before it moves forward we'd like to know what you think.

Please consider this an opportunity to voice your opinion.  Please remember that the NWONA Board has not taken a stand on this issue and each member of the Board is free to voice her/his opinion regarding this issue.

We are looking forward to a lively, passionate, and respectful discussion of this matter.

"I love your dry streambed!"

It is not designed as a dry stream bed but as a wet one.

A rain garden, actually.  The basic idea is to "manage" stormwater by getting it into the aquifer rather than discharging it directly to very large and expensive stormwater sewers.

Once in the aquifer, it can discharge slowly to streams or directly to the Sound.

Equally important, plants in the streambed and soil biota remove well over 90% of pollutants before the water is discharged.  The plants have been selected for both water tolerance and drought.  (The biota come with the soil!) All the smaller rocks in the streambed were sifted from other landscape projects on the site.

None of the water in the rain garden comes from our house.  

We were required to install a very large "dry well" to discharge all water coming from the roof of the house.  

The water going into the rain garden comes from runoff from other houses along the street that were constructed before dry wells were required.  

Mary Ann Firmin 

Jerry Parker 

Let Your Voice Be Heard!

Dear Fellow Olympian, 

 

I cordially invite you to attend the 8^th public forum –– 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 12^th (tomorrow) at Olympia High School (1302 North St. SE).  I’ll have signs with arrows posted leading to the room.

 

At Wednesday’s forum, we’ll find out what YOU think the City must focus on this year and the next, and how we can get the most done with the city's limited resources.

 

I hope to see you there.  But if you can't make it, please be sure to call me at 628-7052 or e-mail me at krogers@ci.olympia.wa.us with any ideas or questions you might have.

 

Thank you for working with me to improve Olympia city government!

Karen Rogers
Olympia City Councilmember

P.S.  If you want to read the notes from past public forums, just go to Karen Rogers’ Update Page.  Or you can call or send me an e-mail, and I’ll be more than happy to send them to you.

 

 

Time & Location
Wednesday, October 12
7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Olympia High School

1302 North St. SE

 

 

 

Disclaimer

The public forums are sponsored solely by me, and not by any of the other six council members.

 

If you wish to speak with or have questions for the other council members, please contact them individually or write to the entire council at citycouncil@ci.olympia.wa.us.

 

 

 

Karen Rogers

Councilmember

City of Olympia

360-628-7052

Neighborhood Planning

As part the current Comprehensive Plan revision, the City is developing new policies for neighborhood planning.  The general idea is to engage neighborhoods in developing land use plans and regulations at the neighborhood level.  Some possible issues for residents to address include in-fill development (development on undeveloped lots), home businesses, neighborhood commercial nodes (Sages and the Coop are examples), and the location of sidewalk installations and improvements.   Residents can suggest other concerns to be addressed in a neighborhood plan.

The City Planning Commission is meeting on Tuesday, October 11, to discuss neighborhood planning policy.  Details are available at:

http://olympiawa.gov/documents/OlympiaPlanningCommission/2011/CPU.101011/OPC.CPU.Agenda.10102011.pdf.

If you are interested in commenting to the Planning Commission on the role of neighborhood in planning and regulating land use, send comments to:

Jennifer Kenny  -
jkenny@ci.olympia.wa.us

If you wish to review additional materials from the City on neighborhood planning, drop me a note (I am not able to post these documents onto the blog at this time.)

Jerry Parker
jerome.parker@comcast.net

Street Lights Out?

Two street lights are either out or malfunctioning at the corner of Madison and Thomas - near the new "Pocket Park".  I have reported these to the City and repairs are scheduled by the end of October (due to a long backlog).

To directly contact the City to report streetlight problems, call Rick Knostman  at 753-8438. If you call, be sure to leave a "call-back" numbers so Rick can provide information on the status of the repair process.

Jerry Parker

Take a Seat!

Volunteers of NWONA installed four new benches and several new plants at the Pocket Park (Corner of Thomas and Madison/ across from Garfield playfield) on Sunday. The benches were built by Kahlil Provo.

Question for the Neighborhood

I attended the nearly 12 hour long appeal of the development at Harrison and Division.  Considerable discussion was given to the concrete "Jersy" barrier that juts up out of the ground about 2 feet back from the steet along Divison.  My question is: Does anyone know what that was for at one time or the history of why it was placed there?

It is too far from the steet to protect anyone on the Harrison sidewalk and a car would have to drive comepletey through the utility pole to hit the barrier.

Just wondering?  posted by Steve Conway

International Day of Peace

Sunday 9/18/2011  2-5:00 pm
Observe the International Day of Peace with signing bowls, music , kite making, meditative walk around Capitol Lake.  Heritage Park, 5th Ave and Water Street Info 701-5980
Posted by Steve Conway

Solar Power after hour talks at Olympia Library

Solar

works in Washington, asserts local physicist and businessman Kirk Haffner. Hear how it

works at Haffner’s presentation on Wednesday, September 7 from 7:30 to 8:45 p.m.

Haffner will discuss how solar compares to other renewable energy sources, how it works on

cloudy days and new technologies as well as available financial incentives.

The presentation takes place after hours; no other library services will be available. The

Olympia Timberland Library is at 313 8th Avenue SE. For more information, contact the library
at 352-0595 or go to www.TRL.org.
posted by Steve Conway

Secondhand Safari

Shoppers:  Save the date 

Sellers:  Reserve your booth

Sign up now to join the fun at Thurston County Fair’s Community Garage Sale and Reuse Fair! This community event is being held on Saturday, October 1st from 8 am to 3 pm at the Thurston County Fairgrounds. The fairgrounds are located at 3054 Carpenter Road in Lacey.

Past events have been a huge success with over 3,000 visitors and 175 vendors! That’s a lot of customers to buy your re-useable treasures!  Event includes garage sale booths, educational booths, free book and magazine exchange table, entertainment, food, and more! With the holiday season approaching this is the perfect opportunity to swap, trade, or purchase new decorations! Don’t forget to bring your books and magazines for the free exchange table. There will be $2 early-bird admission between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m. and $1 admission after 9:00.

Sign up now to have a garage sale booth and get ready to clear out your clutter. Booth space is $25 for an outdoor space and $40 for a covered space (all approx. 10x10). Set up will be the Friday before from 12:00 noon until 10:00 p.m. The doors will be locked after set up Friday evening and security will be on-site until Saturday morning.  Click here to fill out a booth space application.

Goodwill will have a trailer on-site and will be accepting donations (at their discretion) throughout the day. This is a great opportunity to donate your leftovers at the end of the day. 

If you would like to have an educational booth, display, or be part of the presentations happening throughout the day sign up now! All community groups, non-profits, businesses, agencies and individuals working on sustainability issues are welcomed.

For any questions or inquiries please contact Kari Bodnar at 360-786-5453 or bodnark@co.thurston.wa.us.

Join us on-line:
www.facebook.com/ThurstonSolidWaste
www.twitter.com/SolidWasteThuCo
www.youtube.com/user/ThurstonSolidWaste

"Waste reduction is a key component of sustainability. The Solid Waste education staff work to conserve environmental resources through education and outreach, technical assistance, diversion programs, and advocacy."--Thurston Solid Waste

www.ThurstonSolidWaste.org

Rock the Bulb

Calling all PSE Residential Electric Customers!

Get 10 free ENERGY STAR^® CFL bulbs this summer from PSE and save hundreds on your electric
bill each year!

• Bring up to 10 incandescent bulbs and exchange them for up to 10 free CFL bulbs at any
  Rock the Bulb event
• Choose from a variety of CFL shapes and styles: spiral, A-line and/or indoor reflector
• Learn more ways to lower your home energy use through fun energy efficiency activities, giveaways and entering to win efficient appliances from Whirlpool
Plus:

• Enter to win a new energy-efficient clothes washer and dryer or refrigerator
• Sign up for Green Power and be entered to win solar panels for your house
• See Fridgeasaurus and schedule to have your energy monster refrigerator picked up FREE and get $30 from PSE

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Tour dates and locations:

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• August 20 - 21 ​	Lacey, Fred Meyer
• All events Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You must be a PSE residential electric customer to be eligible for bulb exchange. Bring your PSE electric bill and/or account number for faster service. posted by Steve Conway

Capital High School Clean Up Day

Volunteers are needed for the second annual Capital High School Clean Up Day.

The event will run from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday (Aug. 20) at Capital High School, 2707 Conger Ave. N.W., Olympia. Volunteers are encouraged to bring work gloves and garden tools.
Last year more than 200 people helped beautify the campus before classes resumed in September.
For more information, call 360-596-8000


Read more: http://www.theolympian.com/2011/08/16/1762756/volunteers-needed-for-capital.html?storylink=fb#ixzz1VG2PDpFO

posted by Steve Conway

Little Red School House Project

Clothing and school supplies will be distributed to those in need 8:00 am - 6:00pm, Thursday Aug 18 at Jefferson Middle School, 2200 Conger St.  Help is also needed Aug 17 from 9:00am - 2:00pm for hanging and sorting clothes.  posted by Steve Conway

711 Appeal: City Wants to Stop Public Hearing

Dear Neighbors, Friends and Opponents of the 7-Eleven, On August 5th, at the request of the City's Hearing Examiner, we submitted our list of specific issues appealing the city's approval of the 7-Eleven in our neighborhood at the intersection of Harrison and Division.  (attached) We hope to address all these issues at the ONLY formal public hearing that the City of Olympia government has allowed us and neighbors paid $1000  to have this hearing.  This hearing before the Hearing Examiner is scheduled for Wednesday, September 7th, at 6:30 pm in City Hall.  Everyone is welcome to attend. Now, however, on August 11th, the City of Olympia's deputy city attorney, Darren Nienaber, has asked the Hearing Examiner to dismiss our appeal before the public hearing can take place! We expected Michael A. Jenkins, the Vancouver "developer," to do his best to dismiss our appeal, but we did not expect the City itself to try and stifle the one public hearing citizens might have to get their views officially recorded and the 7-Eleven project evaluated on its merits. To me, this action by the City's attorney shows yet again how absolutely ludicrous it is for the city to claim, as it does, that they are interested in neighborhood opinion and are supportive of local business. We will, of course, oppose this effort by the City attorney to silence the over 1000 citizens, businesses and neighborhood associations opposed to this 7-Eleven and ask the Hearing Examiner to let our voices be heard and our arguments be presented on September 7th. Solidarity. Dan Leahy 1415  6th Avenue SW Olympia, WA. 98502 (360) 402-0441 Note:  We need pictures of trucks making deliveries to convenience stores in the Olympia area.  Please take the photos and let me know. Note:  I have found two neighbors who own property adjacent to the proposed 7-Eleven and who sent in formal comments but were not placed on the list of "parties of record" by city planner, Kraig Chalem.  If you sent in written comments to the city and did not receive the "Notice of Land Use Approval," please let me know.  cc: Olympia Citizens who are parties to this dispute       1200 Petition signers who expressed opposition to the City       SW Olympia Neighborhood Association who opposed the 711       Twelve Local Businesses in opposition the 711       Local Media Outlets.

Appeal of City Approval of 7-Eleven

In June, the City of Olympia approved construction of a proposed 7-Eleven store at the intersection of Harrison and Division on the westside of Olympia.  This proposed development is within the Southwest Olympia Neighborhood Association (SWONA) district.  SWONA has voted to oppose the development.  Numerous residents of NWONA have also expressed opposition in comments submitted to the City.  NWONA has not taken an official position on the proposal.

An appeal to the City of Olympia Hearing Examiner has been filed by Dan Leahy, a member of SWONA.  Residents of both neighborhoods have contributed to the costs of the appeal.

The hearing before the City of Olympia Hearing Examiner is scheduled for September 7 at the Olympia City Hall at 6:00 PM.  The public is welcome to attend.

If you would like to see a copy of the opening statement of Mr. Leahy, please contact Jerry Parker at: jerome.parker@comcast.net

Jerry Parker
NWONA Board Member


STORM DRAIN GRATE THEFTS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

STORM DRAIN GRATE THEFTS

Date: August 3, 2011

Released by:

·       Gary Franks, Stormwater and Wastewater Operations Supervisor

·       360.753.8333

·       publicworks@ci.olympia.wa.us

The City of Olympia is asking for the public’s help to stop a theft that has cost the City thousands of dollars and potentially created hazards for residents. Over the past three weeks, approximately 20 storm drain grates and manhole covers have been stolen from city streets and sidewalks, primarily in the southeast section of Olympia.

Rich Hoey, Interim Public Works Director, says that the City’s biggest concern is the potential danger of having an open storm drain or manhole on a public street or sidewalk.

Storm drain grates and manhole covers can weigh between 100 and 150 pounds, depending on where they are located, and each costs the city as much as $175 to replace.  In addition, replacing the stolen grates interferes with City crews’ workload, and oftentimes requires crews to work after hours, creating unnecessary overtime costs.

The City has also experienced a rash of stolen tree grates this summer. If you notice a missing manhole cover, tree grate, or storm drain grate, please report it immediately to Public Works dispatch, at 360.753.8333.

Residents are reminded that any official work on neighborhood streets and sidewalks is done by city crews in clearly marked vehicles. Residents are encouraged to report suspicious activity; if you see someone that you believe is either suspicious or actually involved in stealing a manhole cover, please dial 911 immediately. Try to obtain any vehicle description or license plate number along with a basic physical description of the involved parties.

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olympiawa.gov

Our Mission:  To Protect and Enrich our Community

Note from Olympia Police

Periodically over the years, the Olympia Police Department has received reports of persons claiming to be in the dent repair business approaching citizens and offering their services for a low price. The “dent repairman” then does subpar work or creates a rapport with the victim that leads to further criminal activity.

These crooks tend to target seniors and have approached victims in public areas, such as shopping centers, or at their homes.

We recently had another report of this type of crime. Please be cautious if someone offering dent repair or other services at a bargain price contacts you. You can check if a business is legitimate by making sure they have a state business license (http://bls.dor.wa.gov/ or 1-800-451-7985).

Amy

Amy Stull

Police Community Programs

Olympia Police Department

360-753-8049

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Dent Repair Scam Returns

Periodically over the years, the Olympia Police Department has received reports of persons claiming to be in the dent repair business approaching citizens and offering their services for a low price. The “dent repairman” then does subpar work or creates a rapport with the victim that leads to further criminal activity.

These crooks tend to target seniors and have approached victims in public areas, such as shopping centers or at their homes.

We recently had another report of this type of crime. Please be cautious if someone offering dent repair or other services at a bargain price contacts you. You can check if a business is legitimate by making sure they have a state business license (http://bls.dor.wa.gov/ or 1-800-451-7985).

Amy

Amy Stull

Police Community Programs

Olympia Police Department

360-753-8049

Take Care! Be Aware!

Hello Everyone! There was a theft in the 1500 block of Langridge between Thomas and Rogers the third week of July.  Doors were locked, probably entered through open window.  Much Jewelry taken.

Try to be aware of who is in your neighborhood.  If you plan to be gone for an extended period of time, be sure to lock all doors and windows.  Let your neighbors know when you leave and when you plan to return.  It might also be a good idea to put some lights on timers.  Be safe.

Got Food?

Do you eat food, or know someone who does? Then you should know about
Come to the Table - A Community Food Summit taking place this October.

Imagine a community where no child comes to school hungry. Everyone
has access to safe, local, sustainably grown food, with thriving rural
farms and a rich patchwork of vibrant urban gardens and markets. A
prosperous local food economy that provides entrepreneurial
opportunities and good jobs that can't be outsourced. Imagine a
community that has recognized the realities of climate change and peak
oil, and has taken charge of its food future.

Now imagine that place is your community - South Puget Sound.

Sound impossible? A growing number of individuals, organizations and
community leaders think that it is not only possible but essential
that we realize this vision. That's why we are coming together to host
Come to the Table - A Community Food Summit this October.

The goal of the Food Summit is to bring our community together to
celebrate, network and develop an action plan for a safe, local and
sustainable food system for all.

On the last Wednesday of July, New Moon Cafe will be sponsoring the
Food Summit with their monthly "Pay What You Can" day. Breakfast will
cost what you can afford to pay and 100% of the proceeds will be
donated to Sustainable South Sound, supporting the Food Summit this
Fall.

The New Moon Cafe is located in downtown Olympia, 113 4th Ave. W. If
you haven't yet had a meal at this restaurant, July 27th is the day!
They will be open during their regular hours, form 7:30a to 2:30p.

For more information on the Food Summit, check out the website for
Sustainable South Sound: http://www.sustainsouthsound.org

Share this event and lets get the word out!


Kindly,
Dani Madrone

Meet Stepheb Buxbaum

Greetings

You should have received a "neighbor-to-neighbor" letter from several neighbors about the opportunity to meet Stephen Buxbaum tonight.

Paula & Ann, Hugh & Annie, Larry & Samantha, and Mike & I are hosting a "meet & greet" this evening with desserts baked fresh from berries in our gardens! We're doing it at my house, in the back garden. Though it's raining now, the hourly weather report predicts that it will be sunny by 7:30 tonight--in time for you to come share some camaraderie with your neighbors and let Stephen Buxbaum know what's on your mind.

If you didn't receive the letter on your doorstep, here are the particulars: 7:30 to 9 p.m. (come when you can, though early is better for cobbler!), Erica & Mike's house, 805 Thomas St. NW, on the NW corner of Thomas & Giles. Parking on Giles Ave., both east and west of Thomas, is fairly easy, but please be mindful about respecting neighbors' entries, of course! We will also have some spaces available in front of the house on Thomas, parking at an angle between the sidewalk and street (OK to block our driveway, but please avoid the sidewalk).

Hope to see some of y'all tonight!

"Coffee with the Chief" Neighborhood Conversation

To all Neighborhood Leaders, members and friends...

"Coffee with the Chief" is a great opportunity to meet with Chief Ronnie Roberts and to ask him your questions about our community security in Olympia. I encourage all Neighbors in Olympia to attend these opportunities on July 1st at Batdorf and Bronson and July 15th at Mud Bay Coffee from 8 to 10 AM. The attached press release and flyer give details so you can come and have a Neighborhood Conversation with the Olympia Chief of Police. See you there.

Bob

Bob Jones
Vice Chair, Olympia Coalition of Neighborhood Associations (CNA)
1716 Easthill Place, NW
Olympia, WA 98502
360-867-0867
360-866-3520 (Fax)
bobjonesmilitary@comcast.net

Thurston County Homelessness

Tuesday June 7 at 3:00 pm

Thurston County Courthouse Bldg 1 Room 280
Public Hearing on County's Home Consortium action plan

Thurston County is currently having the least success of all of Washington counties in efforts to end homelessness

Cheetahs Love to Read - Fundraiser for Garfield School

Help the kids at Garfield raise funds for the school library
Music performances, Donations accepted at the door, (Non-church event)
Friday June 10 6-9 pm

The United Churches of Olympia
Social Hall (Downstairs)
110 th Ave SE, WA 98501
360-943-1210

Proposed 7-11 Meeting

Based on growing public interest,
the City is holding a public community
meeting regarding the proposed 7-Eleven
at the corner of Harrison & Division.

Meeting is scheduled for this
Wednesday, June 8 at 6:30 PM,
at the Garfield Elementary School Gymnasium.

Your attendance is welcome and encouraged!
Please forward this email to your friends.

Celebrate at the Pocket Park!

Today at 2:30 there will be a celebration at the new pocket park (Thomas & Madison) where TESC design students will be presenting their project. Please join us!

OLYMPIA COMMUNITY BUDGET MEETINGS

· Thursday, June 9, 2011, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Roosevelt Elementary School Music Room, 1417 San Francisco Ave NE

· Saturday, June 25, 2011, from 9:00-11:00 a.m. The Olympia Center, 222 Columbia St NW

Hosted by the Olympia City Council Finance Committee

Quick, interactive sessions using pulse pad technology to learn about and register your priorities for the City’s budget and services. 50 touch pads available at each session.


A top priority of the Olympia City Council this year is to reach out and listen to the community. The City Council’s Finance Committee will use your input to help shape priorities for the City’s 2012 budget.

Proposed 7-Eleven Raises Concerns

On March 9, the City of Olympia informed the NWONA that a proposal for a 7-Eleven convenience store on the southeast corner of the Harrison and Division intersection had been received by the City and that comments from interested parties would be received thru March 30. As a result of interest expressed by residents of both NWONA and the Southwest Olympia Neighborhood Association (SWONA), a community meeting was held at Garfield School on March 28. At that meeting, concerns were raised about traffic, lighting, pedestrian access, pedestrian amenities, conflict with bus access and an additional speculative future retail structure The need for an additional convenience store at this location and establishment of a franchise of a multinational corporation was questioned by some.

On March 31, the City notified potentially interested parties that as a result of the level of interest regarding the proposed 7-Eleven, the comment period would be extended through April 25. On April 11 the Board of NWONA submitted comments emphasizing the need for answers to the concerns raised at the meeting of March 28. The Board's comments did not state opposition to the project. The Board's position reflects its judgement that under the existing Comprehensive Plan and the Municipal Code implementing the Comprehensive Plan, the project may qualify for City approval. Moreover, at this time, the City lacks any statutes limiting franchises or regulating the number and location of convenience stores.

The Board's comments to the City requested a meeting of interested parties, including the project proponents, at which the City and the proponents would give response to the issues raised during the comment period. This would allow the interested citizens and the City to better determine whether the proposal is in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan and the Municipal Code. At this time, the City has not made a final determination regarding the NWONA Board's request for a meeting of interested parties and has not issued it's decision on the proposed development.

The Board recognizes opposition to the 7-Eleven proposal but is also aware of the limited legal basis for denial of the proposed project provided by the current Comprehensive Plan and Municipal Code. Consequently, our focus has been on getting a much more specific identification of the project and an official response to issues raised.

In the longer term, the Board will continue to work with the City to revise the Comprehensive Plan to better reflect neighborhood concerns and the vision of our members regarding development in the city . We will also be exploring how the City might work with the neighborhoods to promote development in line with community visions for this intersection and other commercial areas in or adjacent to our neighborhoods. We urge individual residents to do likewise.

Neighborhood Conversation

Save the Date
Monday, May 23, 2011
6:30 to 8:30 pm
Olympia City Hall
City Council Chambers

The Coalition of Neighborhood Associations along with the City of Olympia is sponsoring a Neighborhood Conversation just for you, a conversation about where we all live; neighborhoods. We are very excited and pleased to announce that the world renowned Jim Diers, the former director of Seattle's Office of Neighborhoods is coming to Olympia to share his thoughts and vision with our community. Jim is a champion of participatory democracy who finds creative and resourceful ways to get more people involved with their communities and the decisions that affect their daily lives. In Jim's fourteen years of service with the city of Seattle, his department's mission was to decentralize and coordinate city services, strengthen communities and their organizations, and work in partnership with these organizations to preserve and enhance the neighborhoods. Jim's influence and legacy is still evident throughout Seattle and in today's work at Seattle's Department of Neighborhoods. Jim is also the author of Neighbor Power: Building Community the Seattle Way.

Please be our guest for the evening. We will begin the program with a "Neighborhood Conversation" on neighborhood planning, a review of what was learned at the Imagine Olympia neighborhood meetings held in January and March, and then hear from Jim Diers on the endless possibilities we have for changing our future and for making our dreams for our community a reality. We look forward to seeing you on Monday, May 23, 2011, at 6:30 pm at City Hall.

For more information about Jim and his work, visit: http://home.comcast.net/~jimdiers/index.html
For more information about the CNA, visit: http://www.olympianeighborhoods.org/

OLYMPIA RESIDENTS: FREE COMPOST AT SATURDAY DROP-OFF SITE‏

In case you have not heard, this coming Saturday, May 14, the City of Olympia will provide up to 2 5-gallon buckets of free compost from Silver Springs Organics. If you are able to pass this information on to your association members that would be greatly appreciated. I have a feeling quite a few residents will be interested in getting some free compost, even if it is only a small amount.This compost giveaway is in recognition of International Compost Awareness Week, which was last week, May 1-7, and to acknowledge City of Olympia customers for doing their part in helping turn waste into a resource. The proclamation can be found online at: http://olympia.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=8. Just click the May 3 agenda or video under City Council and Study Session Meetings. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me at 360.753.8509, or email rjones@ci.olymia.wa.us

WEST OLYMPIA FARMERS’ MARKET OPENING MAY 14TH

Neighborhood-based Market to Highlight West Olympia Producers
The newly-formed West Olympia Farmers’ Market will be open every Saturday from 9am–2pm, beginning May 14th and running through October 29th. Located between Woodruff Park and Garfield Elementary on Thomas St, there will be produce, baked goods, eggs, flowers, veggie starts, coffee, crafts, and more.

Possible new Boys and Girls Club at Garfield

We have confirmed the date for the Open House at Garfield Elementary
School to discuss a possible new Boys and Girls Club at Garfield.  It will
be on Wednesday, May 11 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.  The District and Boys and
Girls Clubs of Thurston County are doing our best to spread the word to
families, local organizations, businesses, neighborhood associations and
other interested folks. All neighbors are encouraged to attend!

Press Release from City of Olympia

RELEASE DATE: 4/17/11
RE: Malicious Mischief
On April 16, 2011 at 7:43am the Olympia Police was notified of extensive damage to the window glass at the South Sound Bank, which is located on the corner of Harrison Ave and Division St. Officers arrived to find that criminals used and unknown object to break out every window to the business with the exception of the glass to the drive up teller area. The preliminary damage estimates to the business exceed ten thousand dollars. Based on a review of the banks video system the damage occurred at 2:29 am. The business staff also verified that a freshly spray painted message, which was found on the back side of the business is believed to be associated with the window damage. Police believe the damage was caused by local criminals (Anarchists) that are targeting financial institutions in solidarity with a similar group that was arrested and being prosecuted in Asheville, North Carolina.

Police are asking for any witnesses or persons who have information concerning this crime to call the Olympia Police Department at 753-8300 or the Thurston County Crime Stoppers at 493-2222.

Prevention Message from Chief Roberts

As most of you know this week is Spring Break.  Many of your neighbors will be out of town making their residences and businesses vulnerable to crime.  Please take time to secure your valuables, keep things locked up and report suspicious activity in your neighborhoods.  There are already signs of increased criminal activity in the southeast neighborhoods. 

 

Let’s all work together to make this a safe and enjoyable week. 

 

Chief Ronnie Roberts

Olympia Police Department

Proposed 7-11 on Harrison/Division

Public comments are now being taken on this land use proposal.

A Fresh Start!

Hello neighbors! This nifty thing you are looking at is our new NWONA blog. It will help us communicate more effectively and accomplish our many goals. In the next few weeks, this blog will be under construction so bear with us as we get it together. In the meantime, please contact us with your suggestions for a fabulous blog. Cheers!