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Volume 4 Issue 2 July 2013
Salem Independence Day Celebration
DON’T
FORGET
WORLD
BEAT
FESTIVAL
THIS
WEEKEND
JUNE 29-30
RIVERFRONT
PARK
DON’T
FORGET
WORLD
BEAT
FESTIVAL
THIS
WEEKEND
JUNE 29-30
RIVERFRONT
PARK
Thursday, July 4, 2 – 11 p.m.
Photo: Entertainment Counsultants LLC.
Salem’s Riverfront Park 101 Front St
503-689-7600 www.entertainmentconsultantsllc.com
Celebrate Independence Day in Salem’s Riverfront Park. Live music, carnival rides, antique and classic car
show, food and beverages, and fireworks over the Willamette River at dusk. Suggested donation $3 per
adult---Children under 12 are free .
Railroad Quiet Zone:
Train Horns to Go Silent in July---Updated
Residents of the central part of Salem will sleep a little better this summer.The much awaited Railroad Quiet Zone
will go into effect Tuesday, July 23, 2013, along the portion of the Union Pacific Railroad between Mill Street SE and
Market Street NE.The elimination of the crossings at Madison Street NE and Sunnyview Road NE from the quiet
zone is the result of an interpretation of Federal Rule by both the Union Pacific Railroad and Federal Railroad
Administration made on July 3, 2013. This action does not preclude the inclusion of Madison Street NE, Sunnyview
Road NE and additional crossings from future expansions of the quiet zone.
Beginning July 23, train engineers will only sound their horns if they see and imminent danger.The Railroad Quiet
Zone is the result of safety improvements completed at ten street crossings, funded by the voter-approved 2008
Streets and Bridges Bond Measure.
City staff warn that, although gates, lights, and bells will still operate at crossings, the public will need to be extra
vigilant to look for on-coming trains. Special signs, markings, and flashing lights have been installed at the crossings
to help warn bicyclists and pedestrians to look for trains. Supporters of the Quiet Zone are already trying to find
funds to expand the horn-free corridor to the north and south through the rest of Salem. Questions regarding the
Quiet Zone can be directed to Tony Martin, Assistant City Traffic Engineer, at 503-588-6211. Enjoy the quiet!
COMMUNITY NEWS
City Council to Take Testimony on Proposed Fee July 8
for Streetlights and Street Maintenance
The City Council will hold a public hearing on July 8, 2013, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, at
the Salem Civic Center (555 Liberty Street SE), to receive testimony on a proposed Streetlight and
Neighborhood Street Maintenance Fee. The fee would be listed as a separate line item on the City’s utility
bill and would provide funding to pay for operating and upgrading the City’s streetlights. The upgrade
would involve converting the system to energy-efficient LED fixtures that last three times longer than
high pressure sodium lights and use half the electricity. The fee would range from $2.80 per month for
single-family utility customers, to $13.50 per month for commercial, industrial, and institutional customers.
Council is considering a slightly larger fee amount that would provide additional funding for much-needed
neighborhood street maintenance, including sealing pavement cracks, applying slurry seals, paving residential
streets, and repairing neighborhood sidewalks. The street maintenance part of the fee would be an additional
$1.20 per month, for a total of $4 for single-family residential customers and a total of $16 per month for
commercial, industrial, and institutional customers. Additional information on the proposed fee can be found
at www.cityofsalem.net/streetlightfee.
JOIN US FOR
FIRST WEDNESDAY
ACTIVITIES
DOWNTOWN SALEM
•
“Parade” your dogs around town and visit the many shops,
restaurants, and businesses Downtown.
•
Salem Convention Center Sculpture Garden: Turning the Crank sculpture
unveiling (5-7 p.m.)
•
Art Department: Capital Calligraphers art exhibit with a focus on “America”
and “Dogs”; look, chat with artists, enjoy wine and cheese reception and dog
bones and water for the pooch (5-7:30 p.m.).
•
Equitable Center Plaza: American Classic Cars and Hot Rods Car Show
(5-8 p.m.)
•
Elsinore Framing & Fine Art Gallery: Art of Barbara Narkaus (5-8 p.m.)
•
One Fair World: Dog Days of Summer - 10% off a dog or cat home decor
item and kids can make a fun dog craft while you shop (5-8 p.m.)
•
365 Ferry Street, Project Space: Reception for Michael Boonstra’s Lux
Mundi and Andy Meyer’s Mobil-Homes (5-8 p.m.)
•
Bush Barn Art Center (Trolley transportation from 365 Ferry Street):
Reception for Salem Salon Upcycle; Simpatico: New Work by Tom Kunke; and
paintings by July featured artist, Bev Jozwiak (5-8 p.m.). Sculpture in the park
unveiling (6 p.m.). Award ceremony.
For more event information, go to
http://www.travelsalem.com/Events/Event-Calendar
Si necesita ayuda para comprender esta información, por favor llame 503-588-6178.
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Seeking Nominations for Volunteer Awards
Did you know that volunteers donate more than 160,000 hours of service to the City of Salem each year?
On Thursday, August 22, 2013, a celebration will be held at the Salem Civic Center Peace Plaza from 5
to 7 p.m. to honor the contributions of volunteers and recognize individuals and groups who have made
exceptional contributions to the community through volunteerism. Help us recognize the distinguished acts
of service and dedication that build and bind our community by submitting a volunteer recognition award
nomination. Information about the volunteer awards, nomination process and nomination form can be found
under the Boards and Commissions page at www.cityofsalem.net. Nominations will be accepted through
Friday, July 26.
Summer Day Camps at Salem Classical Fencing
Fencing is a modern Olympic sport with roots in historical swordplay. A fast-paced game of tactics and
swordplay, kids learn now just how to use a sword, but also honor, chivalry, and respect. Summer day camps
at Salem Classical Fencing are an easy way to learn how to fence, and enrollment is open now for ages seven
through high school. Scholarships are available to low-income participants. Call 503-375-9209 for more
information or visit www.salemclassicalfencing.org.
Applications Currently Being Accepted
for Salem Boards and Commissions
Get involved with decisions in your city. The City of Salem is currently seeking applications for vacancies
for several different boards and commissions.
The Board and Commission application form, descriptions (including current members and membership
requirements), are available at: www.cityofsalem.net/CityCouncil/BoardsAndCommissions/Pages/default.
aspx.
Below is a full list of current vacancies for Boards/Commissions and Committees:
• Airport Advisory Commission: one vacancy – for a pilot with current license
• Budget Committee: three vacancies – one at-large, Ward 3 and Ward 6
• Community Police Review Board: two vacancies - (alternate positions) Salem resident
• Cultural & Tourism Advisory Board: three vacancies - at-large Salem resident
• Historic Landmarks Commission: one vacancy - for a professional position
• Housing & Urban Development Advisory Committee: three vacancies - one member from the Social
Service Advisory Board and two members from the Housing Advisory Commission
• Human Rights & Relations Advisory Committee: two vacancies – at-large Salem resident
• Salem Library Advisory Board: two vacancies – at-large Salem resident
• Salem Parks and Recreation Advisory Board: three vacancies - at-large Salem resident
• Salem Social Service Advisory Board: two vacancies - at-large Salem resident and a member of the
United Way
• Senior Center Advisory Commission: five vacancies – four at-large Salem resident positions, and two
partners from; representative of the Retired Senior Volunteers Program and a representative of the
Northwest Senior Disabilities Service
For further information, please contact Linda Cate at 503-588-6255 or [email protected].
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COMMUNITY NEWS
Riverrock Concert Series
Have no doubt; River Rock is about the music. In our inaugural season we’ll feature Blues to Country and R
& B. From quality regional acts like Curtis Salgado and Stone in Love to national acts like three time Texas
band of the year Reckless Kelly. The highlight could be on July 31st when Vintage Trouble takes the stage.
With recent appearances on Saturday Night Live, Letterman, Leno and Conan O’Brien this act is peaking at
the right time. Proudly, Salem will be their only Oregon play in 2013.
July 10th
July 17th
July 31st
August 7th
Curtis Salgado
Stone in Love
Vintage Trouble
Reckless Kelly
Vintage Trouble: www.vintagetrouble.com

2011 Classic Rock Award – “Best New Band”
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“Breakout Artist of the Year” – Music Weekly
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Hailed as “Next Big Thing” by HMV
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The Who world tour 2013 – Main Supporting Artist
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The Rolling Stones opener – London – July 2013

2013 Musical guest on;

Saturday Night Live

Late Night w/David Letterman

Tonight Show

Conan O’Brien Show
Reckless Kelly: www.recklesskelly.com
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6 time winners “Best Roots Rock Band” at Austin Music Awards
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Three #1 singles on Texas Music Chart
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Grammy Nominee for “Good Luck and True Love” Album

4 time Lone Star Music Award Winner
Tickets:
$10 per person – Kids 10 and under free - 4 Show bundle - $25
Tickets Available at:
US Bank Ladd & Bush: 302 State Street, Withnell Motor Company: 2650 Commercial St SE
Gallagher Fitness: 135 Commercial St NE, Santiam Wines: 1555 12th St. SE
Jonathan’s Publick House: 136 High St SE
DOORS:5:00PMSHOWTIME:7:00PM
First Wednesday Bike Corrals
Located on Court Street off the alley in front of Court Street Dairy and State Street next to Pita Pitt.
July Activities Downtown
July 6 Movies in the Park (Jaws) Riverfront Park, 6:00 -11:00
July 10 Good Vibrations, Riverfront Park, 8:00 - 9:00 p.m.
July 13 Movies in the Park (Grease) Riverfront Park, 6:00 - 11:00 pm
July 19-21 Salem Art Fair & Festival, Bush’s Pasture Park All day
July 20 Movies in the Park (Lion King) Riverfront Park, 6:00 - 11:00 p.m.
July 26-28 Bite & Brew, Riverfront Park All Day
July 25-28 Hoopla, Capitol All Day
Clean Team
Starting in July don’t be surprised to see the new “Clean Team” on the sidewalks of Salem. This three member
team will be working to keep the sidewalks and public streetscape clean through the summer. They will also
be available to answer questions and direct visitors to downtown businesses and amenities.
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Want to learn more about the Parking Task Force Recommenda�ons?
You are invited to a
Parking Task Force Open House
Thursday, July 11, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Salem Conven�on Center Gallery
Why a Parking Task Force? In August 2012, the City Council created a Parking Task Force of nine members
who represented small and large retail businesses, government agencies; co-chaired by Mayor Peterson
and Councilor Benne�. Over an eight-month period, the Parking Task Force was charged with making
recommenda�ons regarding: the nancial stability of the current parking system; maintaining current parking
structures; the future of the Downtown Parking District; downtown vibrancy and economic vitality; and
impacts of the current parking system on the Capitol Mall, North Downtown, West Salem (Edgewater/2nd
Street), Pringle Parkade, Downtown Parking District and the adjacent area south to Mission Street.
What did they learn? In West Salem, North Broadway and South Waterfront areas, the current parking
model is working. For the Capitol Mall area, revenue is sufficient to cover costs, but the coin operated meters
are old and need to be updated with new technology.
Within the Downtown Parking District; employees are parking in on-street customer parking spaces, parking
regula�ons are challenging to visitors, and current revenue does not pay all the opera�ng and capital costs of
the District.
Who pays for parking? Employees and contractors who purchase daily/monthly parking permits and
downtown businesses who pay a parking tax contribute to the costs.
How bad is the problem? The annual opera�ng decit is approximately $200,000 each year. The annual
decit to cover parking garage capital improvement costs is $500,000. The es�mated annual revenue shor�all
every year for the next ve years is $700,000.
What opƟons were considered by the Parking Task Force to solve the nancial problem?
*Defer capital projects in parking garages
*Expand parking district boundary
*Increase parking permit costs
*Priva�ze parking garages
*Impose user fee for visitors in parking garages
*Paid on-street parking
*Extend parking enforcement hours
*Further reduce opera�onal expenses
*Increase the parking tax paid by businesses
*Con�nue to use Riverfront-Downtown Urban Renewal funds to pay for parking garage capital costs and
con�nue to use funds from the parking garage ground-oor lease spaces for opera�ng shor�alls. These
subsidies divert funds intended for downtown economic development projects and tenant improvements.
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Why can’t the nancial gap be solved by increasing the parking tax? Three different op�ons were
evaluated for changing the parking tax rate methodology so it would cover the nancial gap. Every op�on
resulted in a signicant increase to one or more types of businesses in downtown. The increases were so
large, the Parking Task Force felt this was not a long-term viable or equitable solu�on.
Which opƟon solves the problem? Paid on-street parking within the en�re Parking District is es�mated
to solve the $700,000 annual shor�all at an es�mated meter rate of $1.25 per hour.
What are the Parking Task Force recommendaƟons?
*Replace exis�ng meters with new technology
*Annual review of all parking fees and nes
*Evaluate Residen�al Parking Permit Program
*Install 10-Hour meters in the Municipal Lot
*Expand the Capitol Mall Paid Parking District
*Implement a paid on-street parking system in Downtown Parking District and eliminate the Parking District
tax paid by downtown businesses
Has paid on-street parking been approved by City Council? No. A City Council public hearing
is scheduled for July. At that �me, the City Council will consider approval of the Parking Task Force
recommenda�ons and direct Staff to do more analysis on moving forward with paid parking over a three-year
�me frame.
If Council approves paid-on-street parking when will it be implemented? Prior to any changes in
the Downtown parking system, the City will conduct detailed nancial evalua�ons, develop an implementa�on
plan, and communicate with businesses, property owners and others who may be affected by the changes.
Implementa�on is es�mated to take about 3 years.
How can I learn more about the Parking Task Force? Go online h�p://www.cityofsalem.net/
CityCouncil/BoardsAndCommissions/Pages/ParkingTaskForce.aspx or contact Sheri Wahrgren at 503-540-2495.
ADA accommodaƟons will be provided upon request with 48-hours noƟce. Please contact the ADA Liaison at 503-5886178, or [email protected], or TTD/TTY 503-588-6439. Si necesita ayuda para comprender esta información,
por favor llame 503-588-6178.
8th Annual
2013
Friday, July 26, 2013
Gates open at 5:15 p.m.
Game starts at 6:35 p.m.
Volcanoes Stadium, Keizer
Sponsorship opportunities now available!
Sponsorship Form (pdf)
Please call (503) 588-5212 for more information.
Striking Out Meth in Marion County is an evening of celebration and recognition in our fight
against meth and other dangerous drugs in our community. This event includes the baseball game,
fireworks, family activities, interactive displays, demonstrations, prizes and positive, familyfriendly messages.
Organized by the Marion County Public Safety Coordinating Council and Volcanoes Baseball
http://www.co.marion.or.us/BOC/PSCC/strikingoutmeth/default.htm
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MINTO ISLAND
BICYCLE & PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE & TRAIL
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Background
The City of Salem and Salem’s Urban Renewal Agency (Agency)
have been working toward a long-standing community vision of
connecting three major urban parks, and more than twenty miles of
trails via two pedestrian bridges over the Willamette River. In
2009, part of this goal was realized with the renovation of the
historic Union Street Railroad Bridge, connecting West Salem’s
Wallace Marine Park with downtown’s Riverfront Park. Completion
of the Minto Island Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge (Bridge) and
adjoining multimodal trail (Trail) is the last critical link.
What is the scope of the project?
On March 23, 2009, the City Council approved a tied arch bridge
concept with a 14-foot wide deck which provides a low profile, 300
foot long clear span of the Willamette Slough. The design concept
assumes connecting with the existing paved path in Riverfront
Park, adjacent to the Eco Earth ball. The proposed connection on
Minto Island will land adjacent to the existing gravel service road
and follow that alignment to the existing paved path approximately
3800 linear feet south in Minto Brown Island Park.
What four conceptual design options did Council consider?
In 2008, OBEC completed a Bridge concept study which evaluated
11 design types and resulted in four recommended options. On
March 23, 2009, Council reviewed the recommended design
options. Two of the Bridge design options showed a higher
clearance - one with support piers in the water, and one spanning
across the Slough without piers in the water. Two of the design
options showed a lower clearance - one of which with support piers
in the water and one spanning across the Slough without piers in
the water. After review of public input, Council selected the clear
span, or tied arch design, option (no piers in the water) at a low
clearance.
Where will the Bridge land?
The southern terminus of the Bridge will land on the privatelyowned portion of Minto Island. In 2010, the City executed an
easement agreement with Boise Cascade, LLC to allow the Bridge
landing and connecting trail across Minto Island.
What is the timeline for the project?
The first phase of Bridge and Trail design began in April and concluded in August, 2012. Preliminary design
and permitting will follow. Assuming full funding for the Bridge and Trail, construction could begin as early as
summer 2014.
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How much will the project cost and what funds will be used to support it?
Design, permitting, and construction of the Bridge and Trail and connecting trails in Minto Brown Park and
Riverfront Park is expected to total approximately $9,000,000. While some Urban Renewal Area funding has
been allocated for the first phase of the project, additional resources will be needed. External funding,
including grants, private donations, and in-kind support will be needed for construction. No City of Salem
General Fund dollars will be used to support the project. A local non-profit, the Friends of Two Bridges
(Friends), has begun raising private donations and has several events planned to continue these efforts.
What important factors are contributing to the overall project cost?
The current cost estimate includes a 30 percent contingency. This is reasonable given the level of design
completed and the uncertainty regarding the construction start date. Crossing the Willamette Slough carries
additional challenges that add cost, including environmental permitting and limited construction access. The
overall project includes construction of approximately 5000 feet of paved surface, including connecting trails in
Riverfront Park and on Minto Island.
I am concerned about flooding of the Bridge and Trail. How is this being addressed in the design?
Bridge - The tied arch bridge concept assumes constructing a bridge one foot above the 100-year flood
elevation, so flooding is not expected except in significant storm events exceeding the 100-year event. The
Bridge and Bridge landings are being designed to guard against damage from erosion during flood events.
Increasing the height of the Bridge increases the length of the Bridge and cost of construction, without an
identified benefit. Managing the costs to maximize value is a key objective in the delivery of the project.
Trail – The Trail will be located on the top of an existing berm on Minto Island. The edges of the paved Trail
surface will be thickened, reducing the likelihood that flood flows will damage the Trail. The area of the
planned Trail remained above high water in the January, 2012 flood event. Connecting trails in Minto Brown
Island Park do flood, but alternate routes located above the 100-year flood elevation are available.
Where can I obtain additional information?
The City’s Urban Development Department is managing the funding and outreach components of the project.
The Public Works Department will oversee design, permitting, and construction, with support from a consultant.
Staff will present updates to stakeholders and the City Council on an ongoing basis beginning in spring, 2012.
Materials will also be available on the project website. For more information, please visit:
www.cityofsalem.net/mintobridge or contact Project Manager, Annie Gorski, at 503-540-2480 or email
[email protected].
How do I contact the Friends of Two Bridges?
A local non-profit, The Friends of Two Bridges (Friends), was formed in 2006 to support the Union Street
Railroad Bridge conversion and construction of the Minto Bridge and Trail, by pursuing grants, volunteer labor,
and public outreach. To learn more about the Friends, please contact Hazel Patton at [email protected] or
visit http://friends2bridges.blogspot.com/.
How can I help?
The City will continue to seek funds to support the project including grants, contributions from individuals and
businesses, help from volunteers, and in-kind donations. Letters of support will be needed to support the City’s
funding requests. Please send letters of support to the Attention of the Mayor and City Council, 555 Liberty
Street SE, Room 220, Salem, OR 97301.
Si necesita ayuda para comprender esta información, por favor llame 503-588-6178.
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PARKLINES
Summer Volunteers Needed!
 Saturday, July 6—Volunteer to help at Jaws,
movie at Riverfront Park
 Saturday, July 13—Volunteer to straighten and
repair headstones, remove moss, and pull vines
at Pioneer Cemetery
 Monday, July 15— Volunteer to straighten and
repair headstones, remove moss, and pull vines
at Pioneer Cemetery
 Saturday, July 20—Volunteer to help at The Lion
King, movie at Riverfront Park
 Monday, July 29— Volunteer to straighten and
repair headstones, remove moss, and pull vines
at Pioneer Cemetery
 Saturday, August 3—Volunteer to help at The
Princess Bride, movie at Riverfront Park
 Saturday, August 10—Volunteer to help at
Despicable Me, movie at Riverfront Park
 Weekly, all summer—Volunteer to deadhead
roses at Bush’s Pasture Park
 All summer—Volunteer to paint fire hydrants
groomed plots and prepared the grounds for
Memorial Day.
 Friends of Pioneer Cemetery hosted visitors
over Memorial Day weekend, helping them
locate burial sites.
Bush’s Pasture Park—
Rhododendron Garden Grand
Opening Highlights
To volunteer for any of these opportunities, please
contact Tibby Larson at [email protected] or
503-589-2197.
Rhododendron Garden Ribbon Cutting Photo: Salem Parks
Citizens Help Care for Parks
 Students from Immanuel Lutheran School
resurfaced trails at Woodmansee Park
 Young Life and Salem Area Trail Alliance
volunteers spread wood chips on the trails at
Wallace Marine Park.
 Marion County Drug Court volunteers
resurfaced the trails at McKay School Park.
 Volunteers from a Chemeketa Community
College biology course worked to remove
invasive weeds at Minto-Brown Island Park.
 HandsOn youth attending a conference at
Willamette University volunteered at Bush’s
Pasture Park.
 Salem-Keizer Mom’s Club and their children
volunteered to rake playground fall material at
River Road Park.
 Volunteers built and installed raised garden
beds at Brown Road Park property.
 Relevant Life Church volunteers resurfaced
trails and refinished the picnic tables and
benches at McKay School Park.
 Friends of Pioneer Cemetery volunteers
On April 20, 2013, the Rhododendron Garden at
Bush’s Pasture Park opened its floriferous doors for
all to see.
About three years ago, Mr. Stuart Compton,
President of the Compton Family Foundation,
approached the City with a wish to make a
donation for the development of a rhododendron
garden at Bush’s Pasture Park. The project entailed
transforming the slope between the upper and
lower terrace of the park near Leffelle Street SE
into a rhododendron garden. The area was in need
of restoration and is a perfect location for such a
garden.
The plantings include more than 500
rhododendrons, azaleas, trees, shrubs, and other
plants. In addition to the plantings, the project also
included the installation of a walk and an overlook
terrace made of brick pavers, a bench at the
overlook, stairs, gravel paths throughout the garden,
and drainage and irrigation.
South Central Association of Neighbors’ Wally Reed,
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has been instrumental in this project. President of
the Salem Chapter of the American Rhododendron
Society (ARS), he partnered with Tom Beatty, Parks
Operations’ Horticulturist, to form a committee
of ARS members, interested citizens, and City
staff. The committee developed the list of species
sought for purchase from area nurseries and pulled
together the tremendous campaign to seek financial
contributions and plant donations in support of this
effort.
In spring 2013, Mr. Compton offered to fund a
second phase to further expand the Rhododendron
Hillside Garden. The first phase is just over one
acre. The proposed second phase will expand the
current garden to more than two acres in size.
View this beautiful garden before blooms recede for
the season. The easiest way to access the garden
is to come south on High Street SE from Mission
Street SE, proceed down to Leffelle Street, and turn
right. Parking is along the edge of the park. The
garden is closest to the intersection of Winter and
Leffelle Streets SE.
If you love Bush’s Pasture Park and are interested in
joining the new Bush’s Pasture Park Volunteer Patrol
Unit, contact Tibby Larson,Volunteer Coordinator, at
503-589-2197 or [email protected].
Hoodview Park Now Open
On May 11, 2013, Hoodview Park held its grand
opening ceremony. Over 100 people were in
attendance for the
event, including the
Mayor, Councilor Diana
Dickey, and former City
Councilor Rick Stucky.
Even our City Manager
joined the fun by playing
on some of the new play
equipment.
Northgate
Neighborhood
representatives provided
food and drinks for the
City Manager Linda Norris
public. This park has been
Photo: Salem Parks
long-awaited and is now heavily
used! It features play equipment, two basketball
courts, hard surface walks and picnic areas. There is
also a chess table if you care to bring your checkers
or chess pieces for relaxing play.
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Please check out the City of Salem’s newest
neighborhood park at 4280 Kale Road NE
(between Portland and Cordon Roads NE). If you
are interested in becoming a Park Partner, please
contact Tibby Larson,Volunteer Coordinator, at 503589-2197 or [email protected].
Local Park Projects
• Jacob Collier, working
toward earning his Eagle
Scout Award, planned,
constructed, and installed a foot bridge and new
trail at Cascades Gateway Park.
• Eagle Scout candidate Scott McCann organized
work on a new Bocce court and scoreboard at
Fairmount Park.
• Nelson Stringer, another Eagle Scout candidate,
planned, built, and installed an information kiosk at
Fairmount Park.
Art Fair Plant Sale
Friends of Bush Gardens Annual Art Fair
Plant Sale:
Friday, July 19, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday, July 20, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday, July 21, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The sale will include annuals for the instant color,
unusual perennials, herbs, lilies, shrubs, trees—you
name it, it might just be there!
The booth will be in the same location as always—
just south of Bush Barn. Your purchases will be held
while you visit the rest of the Art Fair, and plants
may be picked up by car. MasterCard,Visa, and cash
are accepted. All proceeds benefit the gardens and
conservatory of Bush’s Pasture Park.
Volunteers are needed to help with the sale.
To volunteer, contact Bob at 503-507-9507 or
[email protected].
POLICE SIGHTS & SOUNDS
National Night Out August 6
The Salem Police Department is preparing for
National Night Out festivities on Tuesday, August 6.
Registrations have been steadily coming in since May
for this annual evening that emphasizes community
unity against crime.
Each year, neighbors all across Salem celebrate crime
prevention and safe neighborhoods with barbecues,
ice cream socials, kid bike parades, and piñatas. The
police department, in turn, attends as many block
parties as possible, and that includes Chief Moore.
The registration deadline is Friday, July 19.Visit www.
cityofsalem.net/nno for more information, such as
how to close the street for your party. And, for
those of you who have never had a block party,
check out our block party booklet featuring ideas
and “how to” tips.
heart problems, nerve, and brain damage.
According to the organization, PETA (People for
the Ethical Treatment of Animals), heat exposure
has signs and symptoms of which all responsible
pet owners should be aware: heavy panting, profuse
salivation, lack of coordination, vomiting, refusal
to obey commands or collapse. Should your dog
show these symptoms, the following actions are
recommended:
• Move the dog to a shaded cool area.
• Use cool, not cold, water to bring down the
temperature and avoid shock.
• Provide fresh drinking water and get the dog to a
veterinarian.
Remember, man’s best friend can’t
always be at your side, so on warm
days, leave the dog at home where it is
cool and comfortable.
McGruff gives a big thumbs up to responsible pet owners. Photo: Police.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is the police department open 24 hours?
Salem Police officers and local business mascots visit block parties.
Photo: Police.
Protect Your Pets When
Weather Is Warm
Each year police respond to calls from concerned
citizens about pets being left inside vehicles for
extended periods of time on high temperature days.
Leaving pets, most commonly dogs, in a vehicle on a
warm day can turn deadly within minutes. The inside
temperature of a car can become unbearably hot for
dogs if left alone, even with ventilation.
Temperatures on an average 78°F day can rise to
more than 120°F in the vehicle within minutes. The
heat exposure can lead to heat stroke, liver damage,
A. Yes. Salem Police provide round-the-clock patrol
services and are open for other business 24 hours
a day. Citizens can come to the police department
and make reports,
request report copies,
obtain releases on
towed vehicles,
and even utilize
the department’s
prescription drug
disposal box. There
are also times when
residents come
to claim property,
however, that is a by
appointment-only
service provided on
weekdays.
The police department, located within
City Hall, is identifiable by the blue
neon sign above the main entrance.
Photo: Police.
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The Force Is With You
At the Salem Police Department, we have 187 officers sworn to protect our citizens and the
enforcement of laws of our state. That makes 172 men and 15 women who dutifully serve this city.
One in five Salem police officers has also dutifully served his or her country. Each of the five military
branches is represented at our agency, and a handful of officers still serve in reserve commissions. One
example is Officer Eric Hubbard of the Patrol Division. Hubbard has been with the department for 10
years and has given 16 years of service to the Air Force and the Air National Guard. He is a specialist in
the disposal of hazardous explosive devices. It is an expertise he acquired in the military and a skill set he
brought to the Bomb Squad. There is a duality in the officer’s law enforcement and military duties.
“I see my job as enforcing the laws, creating a presence in neighborhoods with children, while keeping streets
safe,” he said.
Those duties of protecting and serving parallel his military service as an explosive ordinance disposal team
chief. Overseas, he works diligently with his crew to keep people and other military personnel safe from
danger, such as improvised explosive devices (otherwise known as IEDs).
Officer Hubbard is a humble, yet dedicated individual; dedicated to his community and his country. He sums
it up like this, “Military service is a voluntary sacrifice, sworn to protect and take a proactive stance for what
makes us Americans.”
Pictured are Ofc. Hubbard’s Air Force Garrison Cap, Bronze Star Medals and two bomb technician pins.The silver pins are distinguished
by stars (military) and the scales of justice (law enforcement). Photo: Police.
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community
CALENDAR
JULY 2013
MONDAY, JULY 1
• West Salem Neighborhood Association, 7 p.m., Roth’s West, 1130 Wallace Rd NW
TUESDAY, JULY 2
• Senior Center Advisory Commission, 9 a.m., Center 50+, 2615 Portland Rd NE, 503-588-6303
• Planning Commission, 5:30 p.m., Council Chambers, 555 Liberty St SE, 503-588-6173
WEDNESDAY, JULY 3
• First Wednesday, 5 p.m., various locations downtown. For more information go to www.travelsalem.com/Events/Event-Calendar
• Claggett Creek Watershed Council, 6 p.m., Keizer City Hall, 930 Chemawa Rd NE, Leslie Grimes, 541-954-0435
THURSDAY, JULY 4
• Independence Day City Offices Closed
• Independence Day Celebration, 2 - 11 p.m., Riverfront Park, 101 Front St., more info www.entertainmentconsultantsllc.com
SATURDAY, JULY 6
• South West Association of Neighbors (SWAN), Noon, Nelson Park, 2090 Heath Dr SE
• Movies in the Park Jaws 6:00 -11:00 p.m. Riverfront Park, 101 Front St. NE
MONDAY, JULY 8
• City Council/Urban Renewal Agency/Salem Housing Authority, 6:30 p.m., Council Chambers, 555 Liberty St SE, 503-588-6255
TUESDAY, JULY 9
• Southeast Mill Creek Association (SEMCA), 10 a.m., Paradise Island Park Recreation Hall, 3100 Turner Rd SE
• SKATS Technical Advisory Committee, 1:30 p.m., Council of Governments, 100 High St SE, Suite 200, 503-588-6177
• Cultural and Tourism Advisory Board, 5:30 p.m., City Hall, 555 Liberty St SE, Room 325, 503-588-6064
• Salem Parks Foundation, 5:30 p.m., Parks Operations Office Conference Room, 1460 20th St SE, Building 14, 503-588-6336
• Human Rights and Relations Advisory Commission (Meeting and Inservice), 6 p.m., Salem City Hall, 555 Liberty St SE, 503-540-2371
• Pringle Creek Watershed Council, 6 p.m., Painters Hall, Pringle Creek Community, 3911 Village Center Dr. SE, 541-954-0435
• Looking Forward: NEN-SESNA Neighborhood Plan Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Court Street Christian Church, 1699 Court Street NE
• North Lancaster Neighborhood Association (NOLA), 6:30 p.m., Oak Park Church Youth Center, 2990 Lancaster NE
• Northgate Neighborhood Association, 7 p.m., Hee Hee Illahee RV Resort, 4751 Astoria St. NE
WEDNESDAY, JULY 10
• West Salem Redevelopment Advisory Board, 7:30 a.m., West Salem Library, 395 Glen Creek Rd NW, 503-588-6178
• North Neighbors Meeting, 11:30 a.m., location to be determined, 503-588-6207
• Hearings Officer, 5:30 p.m., Council Chambers, 555 Liberty St SE, 503-588-6173
• Morningside Neighborhood Association, 6:30 p.m., Pringle Creek Community Painters Hall, 3911 Village Center Dr SE
• South Central Association of Neighbors (SCAN), 6:30 p.m., South Salem High School, 1910 Church St SE
• Riverrock Concert Series, Curtis Salgado, 7 p.m. Riverfront City Park, 200 Water St NE more info at www.riverrocksalem.com.
• Good Vibrations, 8:00 - 9:00 p.m. Riverfront Park, 101 Front St. NE
THURSDAY, JULY 11
• Lansing Area Neighborhood Partnership, 10 a.m., Capital Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 3000 Lansing Avenue NE, 503-588-6207
• Salem Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, 5:30 p.m., City Hall, 555 Liberty Street SE, Room 325, 503-588-6304
• South Gateway Neighborhood Association, 6:30 p.m., Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 1770 Baxter Road SE
• Highland Neighborhood Association, 7 p.m. Highland Elementary School, 530 Highland Ave NE
• South East Salem Neighborhood Association (SESNA), 7 p.m., Capital Park Church, 410 19th St SE
SATURDAY, JULY 13
• Movies in the Park, Grease 6:00 - 11:00 pm Riverfront Park, 101 Front St. NE
MONDAY, JULY 15
• West Salem Neighborhood Association, 7 p.m., Roth’s West, 1130 Wallace Rd NW
TUESDAY, JULY 16
• Planning Commission, 5:30 p.m., Council Chambers, 555 Liberty St SE, 503-588-6173
• Central Area Neighborhood Development Organization (CAN-DO), 6 p.m., Salem First Christian Church, 685 Marion St NE, Rm 206
• Mid-Willamette Watershed Alliance, 6 p.m., Marion Soil and Water Conservation District, 650 Hawthorne Ave SE, Leslie Grimes, 541-954-0435
• North East Salem Community Association (NESCA), 7 p.m., Fresh Start Market and Espresso Meeting Room, 3020 Center Street NE
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Council of Governments, 105 High Street, Salem, OR 97301
Keizer City Hall, 930 Chemawa Road NE, Keizer, OR 97303
Marion Soil and Water Conservation District, 650 Hawthorne Avenue SE, #130, Salem, OR 97301
Painters Hall, Pringle Creek Community, 1831 Village Center Drive SE, Salem, OR 97302
Parks Operations Office, 1460 20th Street SE, Bldg 14, Salem, OR 97302
Salem City Hall, 555 Liberty Street SE, Salem, OR 97302
Salem Public Library, Anderson B, 585 Liberty Street SE, Salem, OR 97302
Urban Development, 350 Commercial Street NE, Salem, OR 97301
West Salem Library, 395 Glen Creek Road NW, Salem, OR 97304
JULY 2013
WEDNESDAY, JULY 17
• South Salem Connect Meeting (formerly SESNA Partnership), 11:30 a.m., location to be determined, 503-588-6207
• Airport Advisory Commission, 6 p.m., Airport Terminal Hold Room, 2990 25th Street SE, 503-588-6314
• Riverrock Concert Series, Stone In Love, 7 p.m. Riverfront City Park, 200 Water St NE more info at www.riverrocksalem.com
THURSDAY, JULY 18
• Historic Landmarks Commission, 5:30 p.m., Council Chambers, 555 Liberty St SE, 503-588-6173
• Glenn-Gibson Watershed Council, 5 p.m., Salem Electric Board Room, 633 7th St NW
• Community & Partners of East Salem (CAPES) (formerly East Lancaster Partnership), 10:30 a.m., Blanchet School, 4373 Market St NE, 503-588-6207
• Mill Creek Watershed Council, 6 p.m., Turner Community Center, 7250 3rd St SE, Turner, Leslie Grimes, 541-954-0435
• Sunnyslope Neighborhood Association, 7 p.m., Schirle Elementary School, 4875 Justice Way S
FRIDAY, JULY 19
• Salem Art Fair & Festival, Bush’s Pasture Park All day
SATURDAY, JULY 20
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• Grant Neighborhood Association Litter Pick Up, Grant School parking Lot, 725 Market St NE
• Salem Art Fair & Festival, Bush’s Pasture Park All day
• Movies in the Park Lion King, 6:00 - 11:00 p.m Riverfront Park
MONDAY, JULY 22
• Housing Advisory Committee (HAC), Noon, Salem Housing Authority, 360 Church St SE
• City Council, 6:30 p.m., Council Chambers, 555 Liberty St SE, 503-588-6255
TUESDAY, JULY 23
• SKATS Policy Committee, Noon, 100 High St SE, Suite 200, 503-588-6177
• Lansing Neighborhood Association, 7 p.m., Waldo Middle School, 2805 Lansing Ave NE
WEDNESDAY, JULY 24
• Hearings Officer, 5:30 p.m., Council Chambers, 555 Liberty St SE, 503-588-6173
• Claggett Creek Watershed Council, 7 p.m., Keizer City Hall Old Library, 930 Chemawa Rd NE, 503-566-4034
THURSDAY, JULY 25
• Downtown Advisory Board, noon, IT Department, Kalapuya Conference Room, 295 Church St SE, Ste 201, 503-588-6178
• Hoopla, Capitol All Day
FRIDAY, JULY 26
• Hoopla, Capitol All Day
• Bite & Brew, Riverfront Park All Day
SATURDAY, JULY 27
• Hoopla, Capitol All Day
• Bite & Brew, Riverfront Park All Day
SUNDAY, JULY 27
• Hoopla, Capitol All Day
• Bite & Brew, Riverfront Park All Day
WEDNESDAY, JULY 31
• Riverrock Concert Series,Vintage Trouble, 7 p.m. Riverfront City Park, 200 Water St NE more info at www.riverrocksalem.com
More meetings: www.cityofsalem.net. Verify meeting details with the sponsoring organization.
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS:
Mon., July 8, 6:30 p.m. URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY MEETING: Mon., July 8, 6:30 p.m. SALEM HOUSING AUTHORITY*
Mon., July 8, 6:30 p.m.
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Mon., July 22, 6:30 p.m.
* Dates shown for public hearings and work sessions are tentative. Please check website to verify.
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
FREE
SUMMER 2013
LUNCH & BOOKS
Free Breakfast
(11:00-11:30 *Monday- Friday)
(times and locations below).
ALL KIDS Ages 1-18 Regardless of family income.
Come and have a Free Nutritions Meal before your afternoon of fun in the sun!
Locations:
Lunch and Breakfast Sites
Grant
Eyre
Bush
McKay
McNary
North
Chavez
Claggett
Hallman
Four Corners
Lunch Only Sites
Auburn
Colonia Libertad
Kroc Center
Lamb
Lee
Liberty
Richmond
Walker
Washington
YMCA
Yoshikia
Chavez, Grant, Claggett, Four Corners
Address
Dates of Breakfast Program Dates of Lunch Program Breakfast times
Community
Lunch Times
725 Market St. NE 97301
4868 Buffalo Dr. SE 97317
410 14th st. SE 97301
2440 Lancaster Dr. NE 97305
595 Chemawa Rd. N, Keizer 97303
765 14th St. NE 97301
2400 Walker Road NE 97305
1810 Alder Rd. NE Keizer 97303
4000 Deerhaven Dr. NE 97301
500 Elma Ave. SE, 97317
6/17-8/30
6/19-7/19
6/24-7/12
6/24-7/26
6/24-7/26
6/24-7/26
6/18-6/28
7/8-8/2
7/8-7/25 (M-TH)
7/10-8/2
6/13-8/30
6/19-7/19
6/24-7/12
6/24-7/26
6/24-7/26
6/24-7/26
6/13-8/30
6/13-8/30
7/8-7/25 (M-F)
6/13-8/30
8:00-8:30
9:00-9:30
8:45-9:00
8:00-8:30
7:45-8:30
7:45-8:30/ 8:45-9:15
8:45-9:15
8:00-8:30
9:00-9:30
9:00-9:30
11:00-11:30
11:00-11:30
11:00-11:30
11:00-11:30
11:00-11:30
11:00-11:30
11:00-11:30
11:00-11:30
11:00-11:30
11:00-11:30
(See above)
6/13-8/30
6/17-8/29 *(M-TH)
6/24-8/23 *(M-F)
6/13-8/30
6/13-8/30
6/13-8/30
6/13-8/30
6/13-8/30
6/13-8/30
6/13-8/30
6/13-8/30
6/13-8/30
(See above)
11:00-11:30
11:00-11:30
12:00-12:30
11:00-11:30
11:00-11:30
11:00-11:30
11:00-11:30
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11:00-11:30
4612 Auburn Rd. NE 97301
2921 Saddle Club Rd. SE
1835 Bill Frey Dr. NE,
4930 Herrin Rd. NE 97305
5650 Venice St. SE, 97306
4871 Liberty Rd. S, 97306
466 Richmond Ave. SE 97301
1075 8th. St. NW, 97304
3165 Lansing Ave. NE 97301
685 Court St. SE, 97301
4900 Jade St. NE, 97305
(Address above)
This institution is an equal opportunity provider
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Proceeds Will Benefit Local Families In Treatment For Pediatric Cancer Presented by: Minto Brown Island Park Salem, OR Date: 7/13/2013 Time: 8:00 AM Entry fees:
¨ $15 Early Registration Through May 31st
¨ $20 Regular Entry Fee— June 1st-July 12th
¨ $25 Day of Race Registration
PRIZES
¨ $15 Race/Walk Shirt & Swag Bag
(Advance Purchase Only Up to July 5th)
The course will be around Minto Brown Island Park and the terrain will be dirt path and concrete. All race par�cipants will receive race bibs and �ming chips. ¨ Prize for all
participants
collecting $100 in
pledges/donations
For Addi�onal Informa�on And Online Registra�on Visit: ·
www.4him2day.com Mail form and entry fee to:
Name
Address
4742 Liberty St SE #301 Salem, OR 97302 Phone: 503.798.7942 E-mail: [email protected] Phone
E-mail
Event (circle one): 10K Run
5K Run 2.5K Walk
Categories:
Men:
Under 18
18-54
55+
Women:
T-shirt Size:
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Under 18
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18-54
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Prize for participant
collecting the most
pledges/donations
Waiver: I know that running a road race is a poten�ally hazardous ac�vity. I should not enter and run unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official rela�ve to my ability to safely complete the Run. I assume all risks associated with other par�cipants, the effects of the weather, including high heat and/or humidity, traffic and the condi�ons of the road, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and in considera�on of your accep�ng my entry, I, for myself and anyone en�tled to act on my behalf, waive and release 4Him2Day, and all other sponsors, their representa�ves, and successors from all claims or liabili�es of any kind arising out of my par�cipa�on in this event. I grant permission to all of the foregoing to use any photograph, mo�on picture, recording, or any other record of this event for any legi�mate purpose. I also understand that the entry fee is non-refundable. No one may enter this event without signing this official waiver. Signature
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Media Contact: James O’Shea, Marketing Coordinator, at 503-581-2228 x307
Public Contact: 503-581-2228 or www.SalemArt.org
Hi-Res Images Upon Request
Salem Art Association July Events
All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
Tuesday, July 2 | 10 am | Artist Lecture: Tom Kunke
Tom’s new body of work portrays a variety of subjects from orchards to cityscapes
to sailboats, and all his paintings represent an expressionistic painting style that has
become his artistic signature. Learn more about the inspiring path that led him to
pursue his creative passions and his intriguing art process. A monthly meeting of the
SAA Gallery Guides (volunteer docents) will follow. To learn more about becoming a
docent at the Bush Barn Art Center, contact Nikki Freepons at 503-588-2748.
Tom & Conni Kunke
Wednesday, July 3 | 5:30-7:30 pm | Artists Reception
Join the exhibiting artists and SAA patrons for wine, appetizers and casual
conversation at a reception for the Salem Salon: Upcycle (A.N. Bush Gallery),
Simpatico: New Work by Tom Kunke (Focus Gallery), and new paintings by Bev
Jozwiak, the featured artist for July in SAA’s Rental-Sales Program (Camas Gallery).
An unveiling of the 2013-14 sculpture in the park installation will also take place in
front of the Bush Barn Art Center at 6 pm that evening and an awards ceremony for
Salem Salon will take place at 6:45 pm in the A.N. Bush Gallery.
A.N. Bush Gallery Detail
July 3 | 5-8 pm | Project Space Reception
Project Space, located at 365 Ferry St. in downtown Salem, will be hosting a
reception for two shows happening simultaneously in the space: Michael Boonstra’s
Lux Mundi and Andy Meyers’ Mobil-Homes. For more information, contact
Community Arts Education Director Kathy Dinges Rice at 503-581-2228 x312 or at
[email protected].
This project is funded in part by a grant from the Oregon Arts Commission and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.
June Project Space Reception
July 19-21 | Salem Art Fair & Festival
Presented by Spirit Mountain Casino | www.spiritmountain.com
SAF&F Artist Nha Vuu
Courtesy of Frank Miller
The 64th Annual Salem Art Fair & Festival (SAF&F) will be held from 10 am-7 pm on
July 19 and 20 (Friday and Saturday) and from 10 am-5 pm on July 21 (Sunday) in
Salem’s picturesque Bush’s Pasture Park. Produced by the Salem Art Association
(SAA) as an annual fundraiser, the lively art-filled festival has become one of the
mid-Willamette Valley’s most anticipated summer events and is ranked top 20 in the
nation by the Art Fair Source Book, among more than 1,400 festivals. Admission to
the SAF&F is $5 per day and free for children 12 and under. Admission is free on
Sunday, July 21, from 2-5 pm.
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July 19-21 | 1, 2, 3, & 4 pm | Bush House Museum Complimentary Guided Tours
Sponsored by Pioneer Trust Bank | www.pioneertrustbank.com
Bush’s Pasture Park was the farm residence of the Asahel Bush Family from 18601953. It is now a furnished house museum with original furnishings, wallpaper and
fine art. Enjoy a complimentary 45-minute guided tour of the Bush House Museum
during your visit to the Salem Art Fair & Festival. Tour tickets will be availabe at the
Bush Barn Art Center while supplies last. For more information, contact Ross
Sutherland, Museum Director, at 503-363-4714 or [email protected].
Bush House Museum Formal Parlor
Saturday, July 20 | Get Your Color On 5k Walk & Run + 800m Kids’ Fun Run
Sponsored by Columbia State Bank | www.columbiabank.com
The Salem Art Association’s annual 5k Walk & Run for the Arts + 800m Kids’ Fun Run
is getting a splash of color this summer. Registration is now available for this fun
event, which will take place Saturday, July 20 in Bush’s Pasture Park. For additional
information and to register, visit www.SalemArt.org. Register by June 15 to be
guaranteed an exclusive Get Your Color On t-shirt.
July 16-August 6 | Project Space Studio Artists | Located at 365 Ferry St. SE Salem
Visit a variety of studio artists as they engage in their creative processes.
Participating artists include: Elizabeth Bauman, Bonnie Hull, Julie Jeanseau, Ann
Kresge, Marilyn Krug, Marie Sakai, Eric Tautkus, Deanna White and Rollie Wisbrock.
An exhibition for the work they create will be held from August 7-14. Project Space
open hours are 11 am-2 pm Tuesday-Saturday. For more information, contact
Community Arts Education Director Kathy Dinges Rice at 503-581-2228 x312 or at
[email protected].
This project is funded in part by a grant from the Oregon Arts Commission and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.
The Salem Art Association (SAA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit cultural organization dedicated to art education, art appreciation, and historic preservation in Salem and
surrounding communities and is one of the largest community arts organizations in Oregon. SAA operates the Bush House Museum and Gardens and the Bush Barn
Art Center in historic Bush’s Pasture Park. SAA prohibits discrimination based upon race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or any
other legally protected right. SAA is firmly committed to a policy of equal opportunity.
SAA also runs Community Art Education programs that bring art classes to over 14,000 school children in Marion, Polk and Yamhill Counties each year. SAA creates
and runs the annual Salem Art Fair & Festival. The Art Fair reaches all segments of the community on the third full weekend in July each year in Bush’s Pasture Park.
This major community event includes the 200-booth Artist Marketplace, two stages, hands-on arts activities for children and adults, artist demonstrations,
information booths hosted by approximately 35 cultural organizations, and food booths run by other local nonprofit organizations. For more information, visit
www.SalemArt.org.
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Media Contact: James O’Shea, Marketing Coordinator, at 503-581-2228 x307
Public Contact: 503-581-2228 or www.SalemArt.org
Hi-Res Images Upon Request
Salem Art Association July Exhibitions
July 3-August 24| Salem Salon: Upcycle
Sponsored by Grove, Mueller & Swank, PC | www.gmscpa.com
TLC (Detail)
by Laura Mack
This fun, community-oriented exhibition is an open (non-juried) show designed to be
inclusive and inspiring—both for local artists and for the public. The theme for the
2013 Salem Salon is “Upcycle.” All exhibited artwork is made using at least 50%
recycled materials or trash. Works by youth and adult artists living or working within
a 50-mile radius of Salem will be featured in the A.N. Bush Gallery. An awards
ceremony will take place on Wednesday, July 3, at 6 pm. The awards judge for this
year’s salon is Laura Mack, art instructor at Chemeketa Community College.
July 2-31 | Featured Artist: Bev Jozwiak
Sponsored by CenturyLink | www.centurylink.com
As the featured artist for the month of July in the Rental-Sales Program at the Bush
Barn Art Center, a new selection of expressionistic paintings depicting landscapes,
cityscapes and figures by Bev will be on view in the Camas Gallery.
Red Scarves & Friendships (Detail)
by Bev Jozwiak
July 3-August 24 | Simpatico: New Work by Tom Kunke
Sponsored by Kraft Custom Construction | www.evertrust.org/opc
Tom’s paintings incorporate a vibrant blend of impasto texture, verdant colors and
unexpected twists, like the inclusion of collaged newspapers. Portraying diverse
subjects such as orchards, koi ponds, sail boats and sky scrapers, his recent body of
work finds common harmony in recurring hues and energetic brushwork. Tom will
give a lecture about his inspirations and techniques on Tuesday, July 2, at 10 am at
the Bush Barn Art Center.
Japanese Orchard (Detail) by Tom Kunke
July 2-13 | Project Space Exhibitions | Located at 365 Ferry St. SE Salem
Lux Mundi by Michael Boonstra
Mobil-Home (Detail) by Andrew Meyers
This installation will deal with light, architecture, spiritual interfaces/thresholds,
cosmology, landscape, and long time (beyond our own experience of time).
Mobil-Homes by Andrew Meyers
Reworking recent monotype prints to large-scale drawings, this exhibit will explore
the idea of home: is it comfort, security, familiarity, shelter, or a place to eat, sleep
and keep your stuff or is it a combination of all of these things? Can you move it or
take it with you as you travel around?
This project is funded in part by a grant from the Oregon Arts Commission and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.
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SUMMER MEETING
SCHEDULES FOR
NEIGHBORHOOD
ASSOCIATIONS
Be sure to check each agenda for Neighborhood
Association meetings this summer. Many
Neighborhood Associations switch their meeting
place to a local park, or change their meeting time,
to best take advantage of summer weather.
Historic Deepwood Estate
1116 Mission Street SE
www.historicdeepwoodestate.org
503-363-1825
1st Saturday Tea and Tour
Saturday, July 6, 10 a.m.
Enjoy a one-hour tour of the Deepwood house
beginning with tea and a scone in the dining room!
$10, reservations required.
The Willamette Heritage
Center at the Mill
1313 Mill St. SE
503-585-7012
www.willametteheritage.org
Pioneer Players on the Oregon Trail
July 8 -12, July 22 - 26, Aug 5 - Aug 9, Aug 12
- 16, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost: $75 session for
members, $80 non-members. For ages 8 -13.
Journey back in time wear period dress and
experience work, play
and crafts. This popular
camp gives children a
taste of home life for
the early settlers in the
Valley. Students should
bring a sack lunch
and water bottle. For more information, contact
Kathleen Schulte at 503-585-7012 or kthleens@
willametteheritage.org.
WHC History Pub
5:30 p.m. on Thursdays July 11, July 18, and
July 25
Come raise a pint and listen to stories of Abraham
Lincoln and/or the Civil War era. The Center’s
History Pub presentations explore various aspects
of Lincoln’s presidency and/or our country’s Civil
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War. Sponsored in part by local breweries. $3/
members and $5/non-members. Beer and food will
be available. Beer only for those 21 and over with
valid ID.
July 11- Dr. David Sumner, “Brother Against
Brother: Pragmatism, Civility and the Civil
War”
April 2011 marked the sesquicentennial of the
first shots fired in the American Civil War. This
war changed the way Americans approached
disagreement and fostered the birth of the one
major American contribution to philosophy:
pragmatism. 150 years later, how can the lessons of
this national crisis inform the ways we conduct our
current debates? More often than not, conversations
on the radio or cable news surrounding the difficult
issues faced by our communities and nation are
about hardened positions and talking past one
another, rather than real engagement with each
other’s ideas. Join Sumner for a discussion about
how we can look to pragmatism to help us move
past entrenched positions and engage in productive
discussions about important issues.
July 18 - Dr. Richard Wayne Etulain, “Lincoln
and the Oregon Country”
This illustrated talk discloses important links
between Abraham Lincoln and the Oregon Country
in the 1850s and 1860s. The presentation will show
that residents of the Pacific Northwest, though
distant from major battles, were emotionally
involved in Civil War controversies, particularly in
the areas of politics, civil rights, Indian relations, and
North-South ideological conflicts. Dr. Etulain will
do a book signing for his new work, “Lincoln and
Oregon Country,” after the talk.
July 25 - Dr. Jennifer Jopp, “John Beeson and
His Contemporaries: A Call to Conscience”
Men and women arriving in Oregon, fixated on
acquiring land, were loath to see it as belonging to
others. John Beeson refused to tolerate this view,
and he called on others to “by every principal of…
justice” see the humanity in Native Peoples. Beeson
succeeded only in making his fellow Oregonians
angry and they drove him from the territory. He saw
this, however, as the opportunity to gain a greater
audience for his ideas and he joined with others
engaged in similar struggles throughout the country.
Corresponding, meeting and working with Wendell
Phillips, Lydia Maria Child, Peter Cooper, and
Abraham Lincoln, Beeson sought to draw attention
to issues in Oregon. This talk examines Beeson’s
participation in a larger conversation on civil rights
throughout the Civil War era and sheds light on
Oregon’s place in the wider national discourse.
History Detectives
July 15 - 19, July 29 - Aug 2
9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Cost: $75 session/members,
$80/non-members. For ages 8 -13.
Dig up the dirt on
archeology, take a
walk through time
and find out what
goes on behind
the exhibits in a
museum. Detectives
discover a whole
new, hands-on way to appreciate history. Students
should bring a sack lunch and water bottle. For
more information, contact Kathleen Schulte at 503585-7012 or [email protected].
A.C. Gilbert’s Discovery Village
116 Marion Street NE
503-371-3631
www.acgilbert.org
Summer camps at Discovery Village offer kids
the chance to explore, learn, and grow. Camps
range from space and nature, to wildlife and global
explorations. Campers register by age group with
all-day options available.
Discovery Saturday: Explore Color with
Nature’s Fireworks
Saturday, July 6, 1–4 p.m.
Create a rainbow and
check out other colorful
displays of nature as we
celebrate the 4th of July
weekend with some
natural fireworks. Free with
admission.
Silly Summer Days:
Spacing Out
Friday, July 12, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Reach for the stars inside our StarLab portable
planetarium. Make planetary mobiles and learn about
revolution, orbit, and other fun space facts. Free with
admission.
Discovery Saturday: StarLab
Saturday, July 13, 1–4 p.m.
We offer you a closer look at the stars shining in the
sky to find out how other cultures interpreted and
named them. Make your own constellation to take
home. Please note: Space is limited; a sign up station
will be available at 1 p.m. Starlab is an inflatable
planetarium that may be too dark for our younger
visitors. Free with admission.
Members Only Event: Evening at the Village
Thursday, July 18, 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Bring a picnic dinner and enjoy while you play at the
Village. Free for members only.
Silly Summer Days: Water, Water Everywhere
Friday, July 19, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Test objects that sink or float, try water science
experiments and fishing for our resident ‘magnetic’
fish. Free with admission.
Discovery Saturday: Water Table
Saturday, July 20, 1–4 p.m.
Help us create a water table and test out how
water affects the landscape around it. Topics such as
erosion and flow will be explored. Prepare to get
wet. Free with admission.
Silly Summer Days: Top of the Food Chain
Friday, July 26, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Discover what animals eat and learn what it means
to be ‘at the bottom of the food chain.’ Create a
food web, dissect owl pellets, and learn about weird
and wacky defenses that animals use to prevent
themselves from becoming a meal. Free with
admission.
Discovery Saturday: Animal Relationships
Saturday, July 27, 1–4 p.m.
Learn how different animals interact with and live
around each other. Some animals work together,
some chase each other, and others compete for the
same food.You can role play with us and find out
how animals survive with so many others around
them. Free with admission.
2013 Salem Art Fair & Festival
Friday, July 19 – Sunday July 21, 10 a.m.
Bush’s Pasture Park
600 Mission St SE
503-581-2228
www.salemart.org
Produced by the Salem Art Association (SAA) as
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its annual fundraiser, the Salem Art Fair & Festival highlights the work of more than 200 fine artists and
craftspeople from across the U.S. and Canada. The SAA is a non-profit corporation with an annual operating
budget of one million dollars, with 15 full or part-time employees. Although there are other sources of
revenue, the primary fundraiser for SAA is the Salem Art Fair & Festival.
SAA is valuable to Salem and its surrounding communities because it:
•
Sponsors the Salem Art Fair & Festival
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Provides art instruction in regional schools (over 11,000 local children served annually) through its
School Programs
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Provides the area with a High School Intern Program
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Provides an Artists’ Services Program for regional professional artists
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Operates the Bush House Museum and preserves Oregon pioneer culture and history through
exhibits
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Provides exhibitions and programs in the galleries of the Bush Barn Art Center
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Participates in downtown initiatives through Project Space
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Provides a “voice at the table” on discussions about art and cultural issues in the city of Salem
Other attractions include:
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Live music and performances on two stages
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Hands-on art-making activities for kids
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Tours of the historic Bush House Museum
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Art exhibits at the Bush Barn Art Center
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Food fare and gourmet goodies in two food courts
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Northwest wines and micro brew beers in two wine and beer gardens
Buy Fresh – Buy Local We Make And Grow What We Sell
Monday
Market
June through
September
10 a.m. to 2
p.m.
Salem
Hospital
Driving
Directions
Market Map
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Saturday Market
Every Saturday
April through
October
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
State Parking Lot
at the corner of
Summer & Marion
Streets NE
Driving Directions
Market Map
Wednesday
Farmers
Market
Every
Wednesday,
May through
October,
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Chemeketa St.
in Downtown
Salem
Driving
Directions
Market Map
Thursday
Evening
Market at
Broadway
Commons
Every
Thursday
June through
October
4 p.m. to 8
p.m.
Broadway
Commons
Plaza
Driving
Directions
Market Map
Keizer
Sunday
Farmers
Market
Every Sunday
June through
Labor Day
Weekend
10 a.m. to 2
p.m.
Heritage Park
in Downtown
Keizer
Driving
Directions
Market Map
Holiday
Market
2nd weekend
in December
Saturday 10
a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday 10
a.m. to 4 p.m.
Americraft
Bldg
Oregon
State
Fairgrounds
Driving
Directions
Market Map
Summer Fire Safety
Follow these simple
outdoor tips to
help you and those
you love stay fire
safe this summer
season!
• Attend public fireworks
displays and leave the
lighting to the professionals.
• Enjoy outdoor celebrations and
cookouts but remember to keep a
3-foot “safe zone” around grills
and campfires.
• Build campfires at least 15 feet away
from tent walls, shrubs or other
materials that burn.
For information and resources on this subject, visit:
www.usfa.fema.gov/citizens/focus
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COMMUNITY NEWS
Grilling Safety
Every year, families and groups look forward to summer vacations, camping, reunions, picnics, and
celebrations. Summertime, however, also brings fires and injuries related to outdoor cooking and
recreational fires. Each year, there are approximately 5,700 grill fires reported at residential properties,
resulting in many deaths and serious injuries.
Summertime should be a time of fun and memories. Knowing a few fire safety tips and following safety
instructions will help prevent injuries and fires.
Safety Tips for Grilling
• Position the grill well away from siding, deck railings, and out from under eaves and overhanging branches.
• Keep children and pets from the grill area: establish a three-foot “safe zone” around the grill.
• Place the grill a safe distance from lawn games, play areas, and foot traffic.
• Purchase and use only the proper charcoal starter fluid and store fluids out of reach of children and away
from heat sources.
• Never add charcoal starter fluid when coals have already been ignited.
Fires related to grills occur year-round, but a dramatic increase is seen in the number of grill fires in the
summer months. June and July are the peak months for these fires and about one third of home grill fires
start on an exterior patio or unenclosed porch.
In addition to the fire and burn dangers associated with grills, it is important to heed safety advice regarding
charcoal starter fluids as well as proper disposal of barbecue ashes. Starter fluids need to be kept away from
children and should never be added to a grill that is already burning. Gasoline will explode and is not an
appropriate fuel for barbecues. When you are finished grilling, let the coals completely cool before disposing
in a metal container.
Propane grills need to be used and maintained safely. Before using these appliances, check the connections
and hoses for leaks by following the manufacturer’s recommendations. Never store propane tanks inside
your home or vehicle.
For more information on this or other prevention related topics, contact the Salem Fire Department at 503588-6245 or visit us online at www.cityofsalem.net.
Relay For Life July 27-28
The Salem/Keizer Relay for Life provides residents the opportunity to fight back against cancer. This 24-hour
event begins at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 27, and concludes at 10 a.m. on Sunday. Teams camp out and each team
has at least one member on the track during the entire 24 hours. This fellowship and fundraising event for the
American Cancer Society is full of activities that celebrate cancer survivors, recognize caregivers and honor
those no longer with us. To start a team, join an existing team, donate or get more information, go to www.
salemoregonrelay.org.
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LIBRARY NEWS
Adult Summer Reading Program
Tuesday, June 4 - Friday, August 23
Salem Public Library’s Adult Summer Reading Club
is back this year, encouraging adults to enjoy the
summer with books. The theme, “Groundbreaking
Reads,” encompasses a broad array of reading
interests. Adult readers can sign up at the
Information or Readers’ Services Desks in the
Central Library, 585 Liberty Street SE.
This year’s summerlong event includes a
variety of programs
and other activities
designed especially
for adults. In
addition to earning
raffle tickets for
reading books and
participating in
activities, participants
will be invited to
select a book to
keep for every six
they read. Grand
prizes include a
gardening pack, a
“pamper yourself”
pack, a tote bag
full of non-fiction
bestsellers, and a
collection of interesting coffee-table books. All
prizes will be on display near the Information Desk
until winners are announced on August 27.
The Adult Summer Reading is free and open to
the public. For more information, contact the
Information Desk at 503-588-6052 or library@
cityofsalem.net.
Creative Reuse Craft Night
Paper Flowers
6-8 p.m.Tuesday, July 23
Anderson Rooms A&B
Crafters are invited to bring their own scissors to
create pretty flowers out of paper. This is a free,
all-ages event, hosted by DIY Studio. Instruction will
be provided at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. More information
is available from www.diystudio.net or by e-mailing
[email protected].
Coming in July New Feature for Freegal
Music
Free and legal downloadable songs have been
available to full-service Salem Public Library
cardholders through Freegal Music since September
2011.
Coming in July, Freegal Music users will be able to
enjoy a new feature: three free hours of streaming
audio per day. This streaming audio feature will be
in addition to the three free MP3 format songs per
week that eligible cardholders may download. All
titles are from Sony Music’s extensive catalog.
Freegal Music may be accessed through www.
salemlibrary.org. The music catalog is searchable
and also browsable by artist, song title, or musical
genre. Cardholders who are Salem residents, or
cardholders from outside Salem who choose to
become fee-based, full-service cardholders may use
this service.
The library is able to offer Freegal Music through
a partnership with Library Ideas, LLC. More
information about Freegal and about Salem Public
Library card options is available at 503-588-6052.
OneClickdigital
Downloadable Audio
The Salem Public Library has a special collection of
downloadable audiobooks called OneClickdigital.
This collection includes thousands of adult, teen, and
children’s titles from the Recorded Books publisher.
The audiobooks can be downloaded directly to
Android phones, iPhones, and Kindle Fires – or they
can be downloaded to a computer and transferred
to an MP3 player. For easier access, OneClickdigital
records are now available in the library catalog at
www.salemlibrary.org.
More information about the OneClickdigital
collection is available at salemor.oneclickdigital.com
or by contacting the Information Desk at 503-5886052.
Reading Recommendations 24/7
The Salem Public Library has a great resource
for finding new books to read this summer - the
NoveList Plus program. NoveList Plus includes
author read-alikes, book discussion guides, and
recommended reading lists for both fiction and
nonfiction titles. The advanced search feature
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produces customized lists that match your interests.
Book information and reading lists are also available
for children’s and teen titles.
NoveList Plus
and Novelist
Plus K-8 can be
accessed 24/7
through www.
salemlibrary.
org by clicking
on the Books &
More link. More
information
is available at
503-588-6052
or library@
cityofsalem.net.
Coin Race Fundraiser
Children (and adults!) are invited to watch their
donated coins race to the bell in this fun way to
support the renovation of Salem Public Library’s
well-loved and worn, Children’s Room.
Summer Reading Club for all ages!
It is not too late to participate one of the Salem
Public Library Summer Reading Clubs. Children,
teens, and adults can sign up online or at the Library.
New for the Children/Teen 2013 Summer
Reading Club ...Enter to win a Kindle Fire!
Participants
of Dig into
Reading (birth5th grade) and
Beneath the
Surface (middle
and high
school-age)
will receive
one ticket to
enter a special
drawing to win
a Kindle Fire
the first time
they return
to Salem
Public Library
to report reading hours after signing up for the
Summer Reading Club. One winner from the Dig
Into Reading program and one from the Beneath the
Surface program will be drawn on Friday, August 16.
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Salem Art Fair - Storytelling Tent
Friday July 19, 12:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.; Saturday July 20, 10
a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday July 21, 1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Bush Park
Take a break and join Salem Public Library Youth
Services staff as they read some of your favorite
stories during this great community celebration.
Terrific Tuesdays (Children)
Kids ages 5 and older are invited to join Library
Youth Services staff and volunteers for craft and
activity programs each Tuesday through July 30 at 2
p.m. in Anderson Rooms A&B.
Wednesday Performances (Families)
Wednesday performances take place at 11 a.m.
& 1p.m. through July 31 in Loucks Auditorium.
Magicians, dancers, musicians, comedians and
storytellers will keep families entertained all month
long. Free tickets are available at 10 a.m. in front of
Loucks the day of the show.
Summer Friday Film Fest (Families)
Free family films are featured 2 p.m. weekly in
Loucks Auditorium through August 30. Doors open
at 1:45 p.m.
Wednesdays with the Stars (Teens)
Free movies are shown on Wednesdays at 4 p.m.
on the big screen TV in Teen Scene through August.
Fresh popcorn and drinks are served.
Thrilling Thursdays (Teens)
Teen Scene hosts special Thursday evening activities
for middle and high school-aged youth through July.
Pre-registration is recommended using the “My
Calendar” link at www.salemlibrary.org or at the
Teen Scene Desk, 503-588-6364.
Photo: Salem Public Library
PUBLIC WORK NEWS
Salem’s Hard Working Trees are Subject of
August 12 Public Hearing
Trees are hard working public assets. They work in all weather, all year, and all hours. How much work does
an individual tree actually do? Have you seen the “tree benefit tag” on a downtown red oak tree at the
corner of Liberty and Trade? The Oregon Department of Forestry provided each “Tree City USA” tag on
trees in communities. Our 38-inch red oak near Fire Station #1, provides $277 in annual benefits, such as
stormwater reduction, energy savings, increased property value, and cleaner air and water.
Trees will also be a topic of a public hearing at the August 12 City Council meeting. This hearing will
determine whether the City will adopt the Community Forestry Strategic Plan. The plan presents a series of
actions that could be undertaken by the City, the public, businesses, property owners, and developers that
will help preserve and enhance Salem’s tree canopy in a way that will benefit future generations. Please plan
on attending the August 12 public hearing. The Plan is available at www.cityofsalem.net/Residents/Parks/
UrbanForestry/Pages/default.aspx.
Photos: Salem Public Works
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Mid-Willamette Valley Stormwater Outreach Group
Introduces the Capital Canine Club
If you “Google Alert” a topic, the information will come. It is so easy; the information just comes right to
your inbox. Through this mechanism, pet waste news articles from other cities across the country arrive
in my inbox. Alerts about pet waste come at least once per month. Why? It is a common source of water
pollution from urban areas, and one that warrants addressing.
Though it may seem like a small matter to leave a pet’s droppings on the ground, it all adds up. Consider
the numbers: There are more than 10,000 registered dogs in Salem. Based on an estimated average of 0.75
pounds of waste per pet, local dogs generate 7,500 pounds of pet waste every day! That equals over 2.7
million pounds in one year, not including the contributions from unlicensed dogs and outdoor cats. Small
scoops really do add up!
In addition to the national conversation that included the announcement of National Scoop the Poop week
in April, local conversations are in progress as well.You see signs posted reminding people to pick up the pet
waste. The cities of Salem and Keizer even provide mutt mitt dispensers in many parks to make picking up
waste more convenient. People are discussing the topic at meetings and in parks. In a recent conversation
with a Salem Neighborhood Association Board Member, she noted, “I never knew neighborhood associations
have so much discussion about poop, but now that I understand the dangers posed by pet waste, I’m happy
to have these discussions!”
The dangers mentioned range from unsanitary conditions and potential health issues affecting people and
pets, to environmental impacts negatively affecting water quality in local streams and the Willamette River.
Despite the many reasons, there is one simple solution. For clean streams and a healthy community, the
choice is clear, pick up pet waste every time.
This simple message is being shared by the Mid-Willamette Valley Stormwater Outreach Group through
the Capital Canine Club. The Club seeks to build a local partner network to continue to raise awareness
of pet waste issues in a positive light. The Club publicly praises the members and their furry, four-legged
companions who have pledged to help keep local neighborhoods and streams clean by picking up after their
pets. To learn about events, to take the pledge, or to see those who have, check out the Capital Canine Club
at http://bit.ly/12eoOVO.
The Mid-Willamette Stormwater Outreach Group members include the Marion County, City of Salem, the
City of Keizer, and the Marion Soil and Water Conservation District.
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Iko the dog. Photo: Suzanne Mozdy