Volume 2 Issue 6 November 2011 IN THIS ISSUE:

IN THIS ISSUE:
EV Charging
Stations Page 2
Volume 2 Issue 6 November 2011
Police Sights &
Sounds Page 4
Cooking
Safety
Page 5
Parklines
Pages 9
Neighborhood
News
Pages 10
community
CONNECTION
FIND IT IN TWO MINUTES: SALEM WAYFINDING
The City of Salem is working on several improvements to
help pedestrians and bicyclists get around Downtown and
West Salem. Funding for all of these projects is from grants
or Urban Renewal funds.
Downtown Wayfinding Signs – Designed to provide
consistent, attractive, welcoming signage in and around
downtown.
Status - Completed installation of the downtown wayfinding
signage system of eight Welcome Information Centers
and 46 directional wayfinding post located as far south as
Bush Park, east to 12th Street and the Willamette Heritage
Center, north to the newly revitalized Broadway district, and
west to the Union Street Railroad Bridge and Riverfront
Park. The Welcome Information Centers provide relevant
historic interpretive information for the area in which it is
placed.
West Salem Wayfinding Signs – Modeled after
downtown wayfinding and designed to provide signage
between the Union Street Railroad Bridge, Wallace Marine
Park, and the Edgewater District.
Status - Installation of two information centers and four
wayfinding signs to occur in November. Additional signs
planned to direct visitors to and through the Edgewater
District
Signage installed downtown. Photo: Ron Cooper
Wallace Marine Park Trail Improvements - Construction of a permanent surface pedestrian trail from the Union Street Railroad Bridge to the
Willamette River; 12 foot wide trail will improve current dirt path in this location and create dedicated pedestrian crossings on Musgrave Road.
Status – Design to be completed this fall; construction to occur in spring 2012.
Bike Lockers, Lane Markings, and Route Signage - Funded with a portion of the City’s allocation of Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block
Grant funds, project includes installation of bike parking downtown and at key inter-modal connections, sharrows in downtown and West Salem, and
signing key north-south, and east-west bicycle routes.
Status - Project design is underway; final design and project scope to be completed by fall 2011; installations to occur by spring 2012.
Bike & Walk Salem! - Includes a comprehensive update to the bicycle and pedestrian element of the Salem Transportation System Plan (TSP), with
funding through the Transportation and Growth Management (TGM) Program. Updates will serve as the policy guidance for bicycle and pedestrian
projects city-wide for the next several years.
Status – Draft priority projects have been identified by the City’s consultant and advisory group; public hearings on the updated elements of the TSP will
be held before the Planning Commission and City Council this fall and winter.
For questions about West Salem projects, please contact Annie Gorski at [email protected] or 503.588.6178.
For questions about downtown projects, please contact Sheri Wahrgren at [email protected] or 503.588.6178.
For questions about Bike & Walk Salem, contact Julie Warncke at [email protected], call 503.588.6211, or visit www.cityofsalem.net/bikewalksalem.
COMMUNITY NEWS
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations –
Ready for Business
14 Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations
have been installed at public locations in
Salem. They are located at: Salem Public
Library (2 stations), Salem Conference
Center (2 stations), Marion Parkade (2
stations), West Salem Library (2 stations),
Chemeketa Parkade (4 stations), and
Riverfront Park (2 stations). The stations
were made possible through a cooperative
agreement between the City of Salem,
ECOtality, and Salem Electric, who donated
$3,000 to the program which supported the
installation of eight of the 14 stations.
The EV charging stations are capable of
servicing two vehicles in adjacent parking
spots. One parking space at each charging
station is restricted to EV parking only. If
there is an existing time limit for the parking
space, that limit remains in effect. ECOtality
will begin experimenting with different
revenue models, which include using the
Blink© network, beginning in 2012.
To learn more about the EV Project and the
Blink© network, go to www.theevproject.com.
For maintenance concerns regarding any of
Salem’s charging stations, please contact the
City of Salem Facilities Division at
503-588-6306. For general questions
regarding Salem’s charging stations, please
contact Robert Chandler at 503-588-6008
or visit www.cityofsalem.net and refer to the
“What’s New” section to view an updated EV
fact sheet.
Charging Station at Salem Public Library. Photos: Urban Development.
Two New Services at Salem Public Library
Great news for Kindle owners! Salem Public Library card holders are
now able to download eBooks from the Library's website to read on
their Kindles. Go to www.salemlibrary.org and click on the Library2Go
link for access to 11,000 Kindle-compatible titles. An app is also available
for smart phone users to access Library2Go to download eBooks.
For assistance from a Reference Librarian with eBook and audiobook
downloading, call the Library's Information Desk at 503-588-6052.
Have a favorite LP collection but no turntable? Are your adult child's first
steps lost within a VHS tape? The Library can help! On November 15,
the Library's new Conversion Studio will allow you to convert precious
memories from VHS to DVD and from vinyl to CD. In addition, you can
bring your stacks of favorite photos to quickly scan onto a disk. Call our
Reference Librarians at 503-588-6052 for more information.
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2-1-1 Comes to Salem Area
In August 2011, the United Way began implementing the Mid Valley
2-1-1 system in Polk and Marion Counties to streamline the social service
referral system in order to provide immediate relief to individuals who are
in need of critical community services. Prior to 2-1-1, there was no single,
comprehensive service referral and information source for individuals
to access information on the service options available to them in the
community.
Marion, polk and yamhill Counties
getting ConneCteD to
tHe serViCes you neeD is
As siMple As DiAling 2-1-1.
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Health Care
energy Assistance
your call
is free,
elder Care
confidential,
Volunteer options
and live.
Counseling/support
employment resources
emergency Food/shelter
Disability support/Advocacy
And more...
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–6 p.m.
service available in more than 150 languages.
search online at 211info.org
ConneCting you to resourCes.
Access to information when you need it
most and don’t know where to start.
Dial 2-1-1 or
visit 211info.org
you can also dial:
(866) 698-6155
Marion, polk and yamhill Counties
City Lights Union Street Railroad Bridge
The City of Salem has completed a decorative lighting project that
illuminates the lift span towers and counterweights on the Union Street
Railroad Bridge. Both towers can be lit in a variety of color combinations
thanks to a state-of-the-art computer control system and energy efficient
LED lights.
The bridge will be lit in purple through October 16, 2011, in order to
recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Lighting the bridge in
purple was in response to an idea from the staff of the Mid-Valley Women’s
Crisis Service.
“Mid-Valley Women’s Crisis Service helped plant the idea of lighting the
bridge similar to how the bridges are lit in Portland by the Willamette
Light Brigade, “ stated Mark Becktel, Parks and Transportation Services
Manager for Salem Public Works. “We hope that people will be reminded
of the importance of preventing domestic violence in our community
when they see the purple lights on the bridge.”
The lighting system was purchased and installed using federal stimulus
funds remaining from the bridge painting project that was completed in
May 2010. In addition to being lit every evening in a variety of colors, the
City will have the ability to light the bridge in special color displays during
holidays and special events. A policy is in the works so that in the future
community organizations will be able to “rent” special colors and light
displays throughout the year.
Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years
2012-13 through 2016-17
Preparation of the Fiscal Year 2012-13 Capital Improvement Plan is now
underway. A CIP is a five-year plan for financing major public assets based
on City-adopted master plans, goals and policies. The purpose of a CIP
is to match scarce financial resources with the capital needs of a growing
community and to preserve or enhance existing capital assets to provide
efficient city services. A capital project creates, improves, replaces, repairs
or permanently adds to City assets including: land, site improvements,
parks, buildings, streets, bike paths, bridges, utility improvements and major
equipment and hardware purchases.
In January 2012, the report will be made available online for public review
and comment. Individuals and Neighborhood Associations can participate
in the capital planning process by reviewing the Preliminary CIP, providing
testimony at the public hearing. The Capital Improvement Plan and Issue
Identification Form are just a few of the resources you will find at: www.
cityofsalem.net/Departments/AdministrativeServices/Finance/capitalimprovememts-program-cip/Pages/default.aspx. If you need assistance,
please contact Debby Garrison at 503-588-6040.
Lighting this iconic image of Salem aligns with several Vision 2020 goals,
adds to the city center’s public art landscape, and supports the vision of
a vibrant destination. The Union Street Railroad Bridge itself also fulfilled
Vision 2020 goals of creating more bicycle and pedestrian connections as
well as enhancing connections between East and West Salem. For more on
Vision 2020, go to www.cityofsalem.net/Vision2020.html.
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 on 9 different boards and commissions.
These boards and commissions advise the Salem City Council on various issues including, land use planning, tourism promotion, housing and urban
development, human rights, and the public library.
The Board and Commission application form, descriptions, including current members and membership requirements, are available at www.cityofsalem.
net/CityCouncil/BoardsAndCommissions/Pages/default.aspx.
Listed below is a full list of current vacancies, the # of vacancies for each Board/Commission and any special member requirements:
• Citizen Budget Committee (two vacancies - Ward 2 and Ward 7)
• Citizen Advisory Traffic Commission (Three at large vacancies)
• Citizen Police Review Board (two alternate position vacancies)
• Downtown Advisory Board (one representing a business/property owner within the Downtown Parking District)
• North Gateway Redevelopment Advisory Board (one representing a business in the area)
• Salem Housing Advisory Committee (two vacancies of which one representing a tenant assisted by Salem Housing Authority and one from the
Salem/Keizer School District)
• Housing & Urban Development Advisory Committee (one representative from the Salem Housing Advisory Committee)
• Social Service Advisory Board (one vacancy representing the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce position)
• Salem Planning Commission (one temporary vacancy for a member on military leave)
• Senior Center Advisory Commission (four vacancies of which two are an at-large position and two “partner” positions; one from NWSDS and RSVP)
For further information, please contact Linda Cate at 503-588-6255 or [email protected].
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POLICE SIGHTS & SOUNDS
Securing Your Home Against Burglary
Salem Police burglary detectives are reminding citizens to remember to secure their homes, especially the most often overlooked points of entry:
Garage windows and man-doors. Detectives report an increase in residential burglaries where access was gained through these often-used, but seldomlocked points. In some cases, the burglars only entered the garage, but in other cases, the suspects then accessed the residence through the interior
man-door leading into the home. To help ensure the security of your home follow these tips:
• Lock all exterior doors and windows, including those in your garage.
• Lock the door leading from your garage into your home (interior man-door).
• Make sure the garage roll-up door is down and locked.
• If you park your vehicles outside, do not leave garage door openers inside the vehicle.
• Take as much care in securing your garage as you do the other points of entry to your home.
• Be sure all entry points to your home are well lit and free of obstructions that may create hiding spaces.
• If you suspect someone has unlawfully gained access into your home or garage, go to a safe place and immediately call 9-1-1.
• Remember, that with the turn of the seasons, make sure to detract criminals from your property. Secure any sheds or other out buildings and
store away all yard tools.
• Lastly, if you haven’t done so, document your valuables so that you have a proper inventory in the case of theft or burglary.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How can I connect with the School Resource Officer (SRO) for my child’s school?
A. The Youth Services Unit comprises one sergeant and eight officers to cover all of Salem’s 42 schools (high schools, middle schools, and elementary).
There is an officer who is dedicated to Drug & Alcohol Resistance Education (DARE) in 15 of the 22 elementary schools. Although officers must keep up
with the daily activities at the schools (such as classes or truancy), they also carve out time to speak with youth, as well as their parents. The best way to
contact your child’s SRO is to speak with the school’s office directly and they will help connect you.
For schools outside the Salem city limits, but within the Salem-Keizer School District area, Keizer Police Department and the Marion County Sheriff’s
Office also have their own SRO programs. Be sure to check in with those schools for more information. For general questions or concerns, contact Sgt.
Cliff Carpentier at 503-588-6257 or email [email protected]
Crime Prevention Tip of the Month
For most people, the travel season is over and it is time to think about
storage of your trailers. Whether it is a boat or travel trailer, now is the
time to secure it with a tongue and/or wheel lock as shown in the photo
below.
Drug Collection Station Opens
Salem's drug collection station opened to the public on Monday, October
10, 2011. Salem joined a growing list of communities throughout Oregon
that provide citizens a place to safely dispose of unwanted or expired
prescription medications.
Salem Public Works and the Police Department have worked together
to establish this drop off location. The intent is to get drugs out of the
household to avoid having them fall into the wrong hands and to prevent
accidental poisonings. It also prevents the drugs from being flushed down
the toilet where they would likely pass through the treatment facility and
end up in the Willamette River.
Because many of the drugs are controlled
substances, the Police Department
developed an internal protocol for drug
disposal. Salem's drop box collection
station is located in the lobby of the
Salem Police Department in City Hall,
555 Liberty St., SE. The public can bring
no-longer-needed drugs to the station
24-hours a day, 365 days a year, and dispose
of them for free.
Wheel Lock. Photo: Police.
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Drug Collection Station. Photo: Police.
FIRE DEPARTMENT NEWS
Prevent Cooking Fires
The story is often told of a seasoned fire
investigator that, when asked what the main
causes of fires were, responded by saying “the
top three causes of fire are…. men… women…
and children, and not necessarily in that
order.” This observation, though non-scientific,
reminds us that most fires are caused by human
negligence and carelessness.
Cooking fires are the #1 cause of home fires
and home fire injuries. According to the National
Fire Protection Association, during the five year
period of 2004-2008, U.S. fire departments
responded to an annual average of 154,700
home structure fires that involved cooking
equipment. These fires resulted in an average of
460 civilian fire deaths, 4,850 civilian fire injuries,
and more than $700 million in direct property
damage each year. Unattended cooking was the
leading contributing factor in these fires.
Locally, we see the same trends in residential
structure fires, which are both predicable and
preventable. Many times, cooking fires are
related to busy lifestyles and distractions while
cooking. Most times, these fires originate on
the range or stove top. A study by the U.S.
Consumer Product Safety Commission found
that 83% of frying fires began in the first 15 minutes of cooking.
Photo: Salem Fire Department
Safety Tips
• Be alert and watch what you heat. If you are sleepy or have consumed alcohol, don’t use the stove top and don’t cook with grease and oils.
• Stay in the kitchen when you are frying, grilling, broiling, or boiling food. Use a timer to remind you that you are cooking food. If you leave the
kitchen, even for a short period of time, turn off the stove.
• A dish towel on your shoulder can be a visible reminder that food is cooking when you answer the door, the phone, check on family, or hop in the car
for a quick trip to the store for “one more ingredient”.
• Keep anything that can catch fire - oven mitts, towels, curtains, wooden utensils, and packaged food – away from your stove top.
• Keep a lid nearby when cooking to smother small grease fires.
• Don’t wear loose sleeves over hot stove burners – they can melt, ignite, or catch on handles of pots and pans.
When you have a cooking fire
• If the fire is small, smother it by sliding the lid over the pan or by using a portable fire extinguisher. Turn off the stove and wait for the pan to cool.
• Never attempt to carry the burning pan to the sink or outside. Water will cause a grease fire to intensify and carrying the pan can spread the fire or
cause serious burns to your body.
• Fire can grow quickly, if you are not able to contain the fire to the pan, just get out! If possible, close the door behind you to help contain the fire.
• Call 9-1-1 from outside your home.
Having working smoke alarms and a plan to get out alive are key points of surviving a fire in your home, regardless of the cause. Take time today to
test your alarms, plan your escape, and practice your plan. For more information on this or other prevention related topics, contact your Salem Fire
Department at 503-588-6245 or www.cityofsalem.net.
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community
CALENDAR
SUNDAY
NOVEMBER 2011
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
1
THURSDAY
2
West Salem Redevelopment
Advisory Board, 7:30 a.m.,
West Salem Library,
503-588-6178
North Gateway
Redevelopment Advisory
Board, 8:00 a.m., Urban
Development Department
Planning Commission,
5:30 p.m.,
City Hall Council Chambers,
503-588-6173
East Lancaster Partnership,
5:30 p.m., Christian Center,
1850 45th Ave NE,
503-588-6207
Salem Parks Foundation,
5:30 p.m., Parks Operations
Office Conference Room
503-588-6336
Northeast Neighbors (NEN), 6:30 p.m.,
Salem First Church of the Nazarene,
1550 Market St. NE
Unified Development Code
Advisory Committee Meeting,
5:30 p.m., Council Chambers,
503-588-6173
Grant Neighborhood
Association, 6:30 p.m., Grant
School, 725 Market St. NE
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West Salem Neighborhood
Association, 7:00 p.m.,
Roth’s West,
1130 Wallace Rd. NW
Southeast Mill Creek Association (SEMCA), 10:00 a.m.,
Paradise Island Park Recreation Hall, 3100 Turner Rd. SE
SKATS Technical Advisory Committee, 1:30 p.m.,
Council of Governments,
503-588-6177
Cultural and Tourism Advisory Board, 5:30 p.m.,
City Hall, Room 325, 503-588-6064
Human Rights and Relations Advisory Commission,
6:00 p.m., City Hall, Room 305, 503-540-2371
Pringle Creek Watershed Council, 6:00 p.m.,
Painters Hall, Pringle Creek Community, 541-954-0435
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14
City Council/Urban Renewal
Agency/Salem Housing
Authority, 6:30 p.m.,
Council Chambers,
503-588-6255
15
Planning Commission, 5:30 p.m., Council Chambers
503-588-6173
Mid-Willamette Watershed Alliance, 6:00 p.m.,
Marion Soil and Water Conservation District,
Leslie Grimes, 541-954-0435
Central Area Neighborhood Development Organization
(CAN-DO), 6:00 p.m., Urban Development Department
Northeast Neighbors (NEN), 6:30 p.m., Salem First
Church of the Nazarene, 1550 Market St. NE
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Morningside Neighborhood
Association, 6:30 p.m.,
Pringle Creek Community
Painters Hall
Salem Parks and Recreation
Advisory Board, 5:30 p.m.,
City Hall, Room 325,
503-588-6304
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VETERANS DAY –
City Offices
Closed
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South Central Association of South Gateway Neighborhood
Neighbors (SCAN), 6:30 p.m.,
Association, 6:30 p.m.,
South High School, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church,
1910 Church St. SE
1770 Baxter Road SE
South East Salem
Neighborhood Association
(SESNA), 7:00 p.m., Capital
Park Church, 410 19th St. SE
Highland Neighborhood
Association, 7:00 p.m.
Highland Elementary School,
530 Highland Ave NE
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South Salem Connect
(formerly SESNA Partnership)
Meeting, 11:30 a.m.,
location to be determined,
503-588-6207
Unified Development Code
Advisory Committee Meeting,
5:30 p.m., Council Chambers,
503-588-6173
Airport Advisory Commission,
6:00 p.m., Airport Terminal
Croisan Illahe Neighborhood Association, 7:00 p.m.,
Building Conference Room,
Salem Public Library, Plaza Room
2990 25th Street SE,
503-588-6314
Northeast Salem Community Association (NESCA),
7:00 p.m., Fresh Start Market & Espresso Meeting Room,
3020 Center Street NE
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South Salem Neighborhood
Association Annual Meeting,
7:00 p.m., Salem Heights
School, 3495 Liberty Rd. S
Downtown Advisory Board
Meeting, Noon, Urban
Development Department
Northgate Neighborhood Association, 7:00 p.m.,
Hee Hee Illahee RV Resort Clubhouse,
4751 Astoria St. NE
Social Service Advisory Board,
4:30 p.m.,
City Hall, Room 325,
503-588-6178
SATURDAY
East Lancaster Neighborhood
Association (ELNA), 7:00 p.m.,
The Springs, 1940 45th Ave
NE – Dining Room
Hearings Officer, 5:30 p.m.,
Council Chambers,
503-588-6173
North Lancaster Neighborhood Association (NOLA),
6:30 p.m., Oak Park Church Youth Center,
2990 Lancaster NE
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Senior Center Advisory Commission, 9:00 a.m.,
Center 50+,
2615 Portland Rd. NE,
503-588-6303
Claggett Creek Watershed
Council, 6:00 p.m.,
Keizer City Hall,
Leslie Grimes,
541-954-0435
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Daylight Savings
Time Ends
FRIDAY
17
Historic Landmarks
Commission, 5:30 p.m.,
Council Chambers,
503-588-6173
Glenn-Gibson Watershed
Council, 5:30 p.m.,
West Salem Library
Mill Creek Watershed
Council, 6:00 p.m., Turner
Community Center, 7250 3rd
St. SE, Turner, Leslie Grimes,
541-954-0435
Sunnyslope Neighborhood
Association, 7:00 p.m., Schirle
Elementary School,
4875 Justice Way S
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
SUNDAY
MONDAY
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TUESDAY
21
West Salem Neighborhood
Association, 7:00 p.m.,
Roth’s West,
1130 Wallace Rd. NW
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City Council, 6:30 p.m.,
Council Chambers,
503-588-6255
NOVEMBER 2011
WEDNESDAY
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23
Lansing Community Action
Association, 7:00 p.m.,
Waldo Middle School,
2805 Lansing Ave NE
Claggett Creek Watershed
Council, 7 p.m.,
Keizer City Hall
Old Library,
503-566-4034
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Hearings Officer, 5:30 p.m.,
Council Chambers,
503-588-6173
Fall Leaves. Photo: Public Works.
THURSDAY
24
THANKSGIVINGCity Offices Closed
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
25
City Offices Closed
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More meetings: www.cityofsalem.net. Verify meeting details with the sponsoring organization.
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS: Monday, November 14, 6:30 p.m.
URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY MEETING: CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING*
Monday, November 14, 6:30 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Monday, November 14, 6:30 p.m.
Monday, November 28, 6:30 p.m.
Monday, November 14, 6:30 p.m.
* Dates shown for public hearings and work sessions are tentative. Please check website to verify.
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PUBLIC WORKS
Tree-mendous Facts!
You may not know it, but you are the lucky recipient of many environmental, economic, and social benefits from trees.These benefits are realized by the people
who own the trees, by people who live, work or recreate nearby, by society in general, and by other animals that share our city.
Here is a short list of some documented tree benefits:
Improved Air Quality: Trees help purify the air we breathe by absorbing pollutants and releasing oxygen.
• A mature tree absorbs between 120 - 240 lbs of the small particles and gases of air pollution every year. (1)
Improved Water Quality: Trees intercept rain and reduce the amount of stormwater runoff, reducing the risks of flooding and keeping pollutants from reaching
our streams and rivers.
• Research indicates that 100 mature tree crowns intercept about 100,000 gallons of rainfall per year, reducing runoff and providing cleaner water. (2)
Temperature Moderation and Energy Reduction: Trees cool our houses and city by reducing the amount of heat generated by buildings and paved surfaces.
• A mature tree canopy reduces summer air temperatures by about 5 - 10 degrees Fahrenheit. (1)
Increased Property Values: Trees can add to a property’s sale or rental value by improving curb appeal.
• Homes with equivalent features were evaluated and an increase of 3.5 to 6 % in property value was found to be associated with the presence of
trees. (1)
Safer Neighborhoods: Research has shown that trees can enhance the quality of life in neighborhoods.
• Street trees slow traffic and have a calming effect on drivers. (3)
Enjoy all these benefits of trees and don’t forget that this fall is an excellent time to plant a tree for the future!
Citations:
(1) Kathy Wolf, Ph.D. Urban Forest Values: Economic Benefits of Trees in Cities Center for Urban Horticulture, University of Washington, Seattle,WA.
www.naturewithin.info/policy.html
www.naturewithin.info/Policy/EconBens-FS3.pdf
(2) USDA Forest Service. 2003. Benefits of Urban Trees. Urban and Community Forestry: Improving Our Quality of Life. Forestry Report R8-FR 71.Atlanta, GA: Southern Region.
(3) Burden, Dan. May 2006. 22 Benefits of Urban Street Trees. Glatting Jackson and Walkable Communities.
Fall Re-Leaf
Fall is here! With the season comes the decision of what to do with
all those leaves. Fortunately, you have several options.
• Compost them. Leaves make a good addition to any compost pile.
• Mulch them with your mower. Mulching your leaves over the
lawn is suggested by lawn care organizations such as the Lawn
Institute and Scotts® Lawn Care to build a healthier lawn.
• Place leaves in your yard waste bin throughout the fall for
curbside pickup.
• Dispose of them at the Fall Leaf Haul event. Salem residents can
drop off their leaves to be composted locally during the annual
leaf haul scheduled for December 3, 2011, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at
Sprague High School, Oregon State Fairgrounds, and Wallace
Marine Park.
Accumulated leaves around storm drains can clog the
drains, potentially causing local flooding.You can help!
Check the street drains near your home periodically
during fall.When you see leaves accumulate, rake them up,
and reuse or dispose of them in any of the above ways.
Volunteers Wanted
The City of Salem is seeking volunteers to assist with leaf and
grass collection at the Fall Leaf Haul. The event is scheduled for
Saturday, December 3, 2011, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. To sign up as
a volunteer, call Leo Gonzalez at 503-589-2195.
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PARKLINES
Thank You Volunteer Fire Hydrant Painters!
Citizens in our community save the City of Salem money by volunteering
to prepare and paint fire hydrants. This year volunteers have painted
850 hydrants! Kudos to the Youth Enviro Squad, Chemeketa Community
College students, Partnerships in Community Living, Willamette University
Opening Day participants, and many individuals.
Park Volunteers Are Stars!
 Southeast Mill Creek Association volunteers built a new trail at Bill
Riegel Park.
 Willamette University Football players resurfaced a trail at Wallace
Marine Park.
Grant Park Project
 North Salem Mom’s Club refreshed the surface of the trail at McKay
School Park.
Brandon Gunn, an Eagle Scout candidate, planned and supervised a project
at Grant Park. Brandon and his volunteers removed broken and uneven
bricks near the shelter, installed new bricks and prepped and painted
tables.
 Students from Blanchet School painted picnic tables and horse shoe
back boards, as well as cleaned up at Royal Oaks Park.
Thank You Friends of Pioneer Cemetery
The Friends field unit recruits community volunteers to engage in monthly
work parties March through October. The volunteers prune heritage roses
and other ornamental shrubs and pull ivy and invasive plants. Under trained
supervision, they remove moss from markers and pavement, level monument
bases, and safely reset fallen markers in mortar. The City depends on Friends
volunteers to monitor leaning, fallen, or damaged gravestones.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service
January 16, 2012
“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: ‘What are you doing for
others?”~ Dr. Martin Luther King
Honor the memory of Dr. Martin
Luther King, Jr. by giving back to your
community. Dr. King believed all citizens
of our country had something to
give. What can you offer to make our
community a better place to live? You
can make a difference by volunteering
on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of
Service, January 16, 2012. Would you
like to develop a volunteer project in
a City of Salem park for your family or
group? Organize an activity to celebrate
this day of service, or any other day
you choose. Contact Tibby Larson,
Volunteer Coordinator, to talk about volunteer service opportunities at
[email protected] or 503-589-2197.
Riverside Clean-up Report
On Saturday, September 17, 2011, the annual SOLV Riverside Clean-up was
sponsored by Salem, Oregon Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of LatterDay Saints (LDS), Glenn-Gibson Creek Watershed Council, the Chemeketans,
and West Salem Neighborhood Association. Nearly 300 volunteers turned
out that day, which included 225 from the LDS Church and 25 Wells Fargo
staff. The list of tasks accomplished included several miles of trail surfaced
with wood chips, 25 picnic tables painted, plant beds weeded and bark dusted,
playground fall material refreshed, and many pounds of blackberry vines and ivy
removed.
 Blanchet School students weeded plant beds and cleaned play
equipment at Weathers Park.
 Western Mennonite High School students built a trail at McKay School
Park.
 Students from Western Mennonite Middle School resurfaced a trail at
Bush’s Pasture Park.
 Volunteers from the Salem Church of the Nazarene participated in a
clean-up at Woodmansee Park.
Park Tree Crews Ready to Serve!
Call When a Downed Tree Blocks the Street
Parks Maintenance Management is already preparing for the approaching
wintry weather. Staff monitors the weather via a 24-hour national weather
report. With this system, staff can keep up-to-date on expected wind
gusts, possible flooding, and poor weather conditions expected in our area.
When extreme weather is predicted, crews are placed strategically
throughout the city, allowing crews to respond more quickly when a
problem arises. This prevents workers from traveling across town in
extreme weather conditions and enables the City of Salem to respond
more efficiently to tree problems. All crews are equipped with chain saws
and other equipment needed to clear streets for public and emergency
vehicles. For everyone’s safety and protection, assume all downed lines still
carry electricity, even cable and telephone lines. Please use caution when
approaching downed trees and limbs since dangerous lines may be tangled
in the branches.
Please call the City of Salem when trees fall and block roads. Between
7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday, contact Parks Maintenance at
503-588-6336. During evening and weekend hours, contact Public Works
Dispatch at 503-588-6333.
Accumulated leaves around storm drains can clog the drains,
potentially causing local flooding.You can help! Check the street
drains near your home periodically during fall.When you see leaves
accumulate, rake them up, and reuse or dispose of them in as
described on page 8.
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Advanced LEGO® Lab
Friday, November 11, 10:00 a.m. – noon
Have you taken one of our LEGO® Lab classes before? Or are you just a
LEGO® expert? Take your skills to the next level! Build and design … let
your creativity shine! Create and construct models of towers, buildings
and machines of all kinds that really work. Ages 8-12, $17 members/$23
non-members.
Express Yourself Through Art
Friday, November 11, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
In this continuation of the “Express Yourself” series, participants will draw,
color and paint during this special drop-in event. Free with admission.
Civil War Celebration
Monday, November 21, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Go team, go! Whoop it up for your favorite with beaver and duck-themed
crafts and team-colored face painting in celebration of the state’s biggest
football game. Free with admission.
Nelson Park before & after. Photos: Parks
Projects in Parks
Nelson Park Playground Improvement
Neighbors living in the area of Croisan Creek Road and Madrona Avenue
S are in for a big surprise at Nelson Park! The old wooden Timberform
play equipment has been removed and replaced with brand new Landscape
Structures equipment.The Friends of Nelson Park neighbors banded
together two years ago to make this dream a reality for the children in the
neighborhood. In two years, they raised approximately $32,000, garnered two
Salem Park Improvement Fund awards, and received a City Council approved
allocation of $10,500, requested by Councilor Cannon (Ward 7).
The Friends of Nelson Park group received a special award at the volunteer
event held in September 2011. On September 10, 2011, the group gathered
together at Nelson Park to participate in a community build of one of the
play structures. At the same time, they spread bark chips around the trees in
the park and weeded many areas. On September 24, 2011, the neighborhood
gathered together for a fabulous celebration and ribbon-cutting ceremony at
the park. During construction, the playground had been fenced off. On the
day of the ceremony, at least 20 children and many adults were finally allowed
to play on the new park equipment. The improved Nelson Park playground is
now open for everyone to enjoy.
Neighborhood Associations Annual Meetings
South Salem Neighborhood Association
November 3, 7:00 p.m.
Salem Heights School 3495 Liberty Rd. S
A. C. Gilbert’s Discovery Village
November Events
116 Marion St. NE
503-371-3631
www.acgilbert.org
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Giving Thanks with Poetry
Tuesday, November 22, 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Join Oregon State Poet Laureate Paulann Petersen as she guides families
through a lively poetic exploration of gratitude. Leave with an original
Thanksgiving poem to read at holiday gatherings. All ages are welcome,
as long as young children have someone with them who can act as a
recorder/writer. Registration encouraged. Free with admission.
The Willamette Heritage Center at the
Mill November Events
1313 Mill St. SE
503-585-7012
www.missionmill.org
Docent Training Classes
Thursday, November 10, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Our Docents educate, entertain, and explain the Center's unique history
to visitors of all ages, helping keep the Valley's heritage alive. The Center's
upcoming four-week docent training gives volunteers an in depth look
at the history of the Museum and trains them to give an interesting,
informative and enjoyable educational experience to our visitors. Free.
Public Forum
Thursday, November 10, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Salem's Chroniclers: The Role of Print in Our Community over Time.
Forum: Panel of Former and Current Salem Newspaper Editors will be
here to share their experiences and thoughts on the role of the paper in
our community over time. Free admission.
Finding Value in Your Family’s Hidden Gem “DIY” Workshop
Saturday, November 12, 10:00 a.m. – Noon
Have you wondered if your cherished heirlooms might be truly valuable
treasures? In this program, professional appraiser Cindy Day of Etcetera
Antiques will teach you how to navigate the world of appraisal. Then,
museum collections manager, Kylie Pine, will share some effective,
simple, and inexpensive preservation strategies that you can use to keep
your valuable treasures safe. Limited to 20 people. Pre-registration by
Wednesday, November 9 is required.
Heritage Holiday Faire
Friday, November 18, 10:00 a.m. – Sunday, November 20, 6:00 p.m.
The Spinning Room at Willamette Heritage Center at The Mill is magically
transformed into a Holiday Celebration filled with delightful delicacies for
your taste buds and shimmering decor and gifts for your head start on
holiday fun - AND SANTA! Free admission.
Holidays At The Capitol Tree Lighting
Tuesday, November 29, 5:30 p.m.
900 Court Street NE
503-986-1386
www.leg.state.or.us
The 27 foot noble fir tree lighting will take place in the Rotunda. The
Capitol will be decorated with many trees highlighting our "Holidays in
the Northwest" theme. Punch, cookies and candy canes will be provided
by Roth's. Photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus are courtesy of Best Buy.
Admission is free.
Salem Art Association Events and Exhibits
Bush Barn Art Center
600 Mission Street SE
503-581-2228
www.salemart.org
All of the events listed below are free and open to the public unless noted.
Tuesday, November 1, 9: 30 a.m.
Gallery Guides Monthly Meeting
You are welcome to join the Gallery Guides this month on Tuesday,
November 1, at 9:30 a.m. where guest speaker Ross Sutherland, Bush
House Museum Director, will speak about the new Traditional Crafts
Bazaar at the Bush Barn Art Center and the museum’s new partnership
with the Marion-Polk Food Share. Since the opening of the Bush Barn Art
Center in 1965, the Gallery Guides have been greeting visitors and guiding
tours in the A.N. Bush Gallery. Members also host receptions for exhibiting
artists, assist in SAA’s fundraising events throughout the year, and organize
day trips to art institutions throughout Western Oregon. Those interested
in learning more about becoming a Gallery Guide are welcome to attend
a monthly meeting or contact Nikki Freepons at 503-588-2748 for more
information.
November 5 - December 24
Remarques: Recent work by Sonia
Allen
Remarques: Recent Work by Sonia Allen
features original monotypes ranging
from printmaking to water media from
Sonia Allen’s collection created during
her time as the Summer Artist-InResidence at the Bush Barn Art Center’s
Studio Annex. Allen’s works explore the
theme of “strength amidst adversity,”
and will be on view in the Focus Gallery
in the Bush Barn Art Center from
November 5 - December 24.
site and available to the public in SAA’s
Studio Annex on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
from 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. through the end of
November. Please feel free to drop by during
her open hours and experience the Artist-inResidence program in action!
Salem Art Association’s (SAA) Artists
Services Program has revitalized its Artistsin-Residence Program. This program aims
to serve professional artists by providing
a flexible space for artistic development.
There are three Artists in Residence (AIR)
sessions per year which last six weeks.
All artists, including literary, visual, and
performing artists, may apply. The goals of
the AIR program are to provide a positive
and supportive environment for artists, as
“Herron Barn Late Summer”
well as space for experimentation in order
to further the development of an artist’s work. If you are interested
in learning more about the Studio Annex Artist in Residence Program,
please contact Kathleen Dinges at [email protected] or visit www.
SalemArt.org.
Through December 3
SAA Members’ Show
This juried, all-media group exhibition in the Camas Gallery at the Bush
Barn Art Center will feature artists who are current SAA members. These
are original works completed within the last 12 months that were not
produced under classroom supervision or previously exhibited in a 25-mile
radius of Salem.
Through December 23, 2011
Documenting the Bush House Museum Permanent Art Collection
The Bush House Museum opened in the fall of 1953 as Salem’s first
museum of history and art. Over the next few decades the museum
received donations of fine and decorative art to display in the house and
the proposed Salem Art Museum in Bush’s Pasture Park. While the art
museum never materialized, this art is an important complement to those
pieces collected and commissioned by the Bush Family from the 1870s to
the 1940s. Enjoy this exhibition during the museum’s regularly scheduled
guided tours. For more information, contact Ross Sutherland, Museum
Director, at 503-363-4714 or at [email protected].
Historic Deepwood Estate’s November Events
1116 Mission Street SE
www.historicdeepwoodestate.org
503-363-1825
Holiday Gift Sale
November 18 - 19, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Lots of sparkle, wonderful aromas and gifts galore! Mark your calendar
for our annual sale presenting some of Salem’s finest artisan crafts, both
traditional and contemporary. You can also pick up holiday sweets and
wreaths perfect for holiday get-togethers and seasonal decor. Many gifts
packaged and under $20. Free Admission.
Sonia Allen “Odyssey”.
Through November 30
Artist-In-Residence: Boz Schurr
Boz Schurr, SAA’s October/November Artist-in-Residence, will be on-
Holiday Card Class
Tuesday, November 29, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
“Christmas Fun.” Holiday card class with instructor Mac McLaughlin.
Seating limited to 14, reservations required. $17.00 includes all supplies.
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