CONNECTION - City of Salem, Oregon

Volume 4 Issue 1 June 2013 

community 

CONNECTION 

Salem Parks Spray Fountains Opening in June! 

Riverfront Park Splash Pad. Photo by Ron Cooper. 

Need a free, fun, cool activity for the kids this summer? Try one of the many spray fountains in City of Salem 

Parks. Not only do these sites provide a fun water activity, but they have playgrounds too! The following spray 

fountains are open every day beginning Friday, June 14: 

10 a.m.–8 p.m. 12–8 p.m. 

River Road Park 

Englewood Park 

3045 River Road North 1260 19th Street NE 

Riverfront Park 

Fairmount Park 

200 Water Street NE 650 Rural Avenue S 

Northgate Park 

3575 Fairhaven Avenue NE 

Wes Bennett Park 

2200 Baxter Road SE 

West Salem Park 

265 Rosemont Avenue NW 

River Road Park Splash Pad. Photo: Recreation. 

For more information, contact the Public Works Department, Parks Operations Division, at 503-588-6336.

COMMUNITY NEWS 

Thursday Evening Farmers Market 

Salem will welcome a new evening farmers market starting on Thursday, June 6. The market will be held 

Thursdays, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., June through September, on Broadway. The market is a partnership with the Salem 

Saturday Market, the Salem Alliance Church, and Broadway Coffeehouse, and made possible by support from 

the City of Salem and the Grant Neighborhood Association. There will be music, farm fresh produce, crafts, 

food, and family-oriented activities and entertainment. The market is an opportunity for the community to 

come out and enjoy summer evenings together. 

Saturday Market. Photo by Ron Cooper. 

Historic Window Preservation Workshop at Salem’s Historic 

First United Methodist Church 

On Saturday, June 29, from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Salem First United Methodist Church (FUMC), in conjunction 

with the City of Salem and Oregon State Historic Preservation Office, will be hosting a window preservation 

workshop. Workshop participants will learn how to remove a window sash, restring pulleys, repair window 

glazing, and other simple repairs. Participants are encouraged to bring basic tools such as putty knives, 

painter tools, utility knives, etc. Supplies and materials needed for the workshop will either be donated or 

purchased with grant funds. The workshop will be led by Chris Gustafson of Vintage Window Restoration in 

Albany. Chris is a graduate of the Historic Preservation & Restoration program at the Clatsop Community 

College in Astoria. This free workshop is being presented by the Salem Historic Landmarks Commission 

through a Certified Local Government (CLG) grant from the Oregon State Historic Preservation Office. If 

you are interested in attending for all or part of the workshop, please contact Nancy Brik at Salem FUMC at 

503-364-6709 or nancyb@wvi.com. 

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Saturday, June 1, 12 – 2 p.m. 

This is a free event! 

Salem Carousel's 12 th Birthday Celebration 

Activities Include: 

• $1 rides all day 

(10 a.m. -7 p.m.)! 

• Carnival games & prizes 

• Sidewalk chalk art 

• Sing "Happy Birthday" at noon 

followed by cake (limit one 

per person while supplies last) 

All activities are subject to change 

at any time. 

Salem’s Riverfront Carousel - Riverfront Park. Photo: City of Salem. 

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: 

• 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 lcate@cityofsalem.net. 

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2013 Summer Reading Club... 

Enter to Win a Kindle Fire! 

Participants of Dig into Reading (birth-5th grade) and 

Beneath the Surface (middle and high school-age) 

will receive one ticket to enter a 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 each 

program will be drawn on Friday, August 16. 

Kids Summer Reading Kick-off 

TWO Boogie Woogie Concerts with Eric 

Herman, Tuesday, June 4 

10:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. in Loucks Auditorium 

Preschoolers are invited to gain entry to our kick-off 

concert by signing up for the Summer Reading Club 

the morning of June 4. Children and their parents 

will be singing, moving, clapping, and laughing with 

popular entertainer Eric Herman and his fun, bouncy 

tunes. More information about the concert or the 

Summer Reading Club is available at 503-588-6088. 

Adult Summer Reading 

Program 

Tuesday, June 4 - Friday, August 23 

The 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 starting June 4 at the Information or 

Readers’ Services Desks. 

This year’s summer-long event includes a variety of 

programs, booklists, puzzles, and prizes. 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 books they 

read. Grand prize winners will be announced August 

27. More information is available at 503-588-6052. 

LIBRARY NEWS 

peonies in Salem and the Willamette Valley, including 

why peony blooms from the Willamette Valley are 

larger and more brightly colored than peonies from 

elsewhere. The program will also include information 

on peony varieties, how and where to plant peonies, 

how to cut peonies, and how to provide the longest 

vase life. 

Adelman Peony Garden. Photo: Carol Adelman 

This program is free and open to the public. 

Attendees will receive a source list of specialty 

growers, and there will opportunities to win 

door prizes. More information is available from 

Carol Adelman at www.pnwpeony.org, info@ 

peonyparadise.com, or 503-393-6185. 

Pacific Northwest Peony 

Society 

Growing Gorgeous Peonies in the Willamette 

Valley 

2:30 p.m. Saturday, June 8 

Anderson Rooms A&B 

Speaker Carol Adelman, President of the Pacific 

Northwest Peony Society, will discuss the history of 

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World-Wide Knit in Public 

June 8-16 

Salem Library will once again observe World-Wide 

Knit in Public Week. Knitters, crocheters, and other 

needle crafters are invited to participate. All who sit 

and stitch are eligible to receive a bonus raffle ticket

for the Adult Summer Reading Club prize drawing. 

Those who prefer to create in private may bring a 

finished object or work in progress to claim their 

raffle ticket. More information is available at 503- 

588-6052. 

All children’s books are 50 cents each. Adult 

hardbacks are $1; adult paperbacks are 50 cents. 

Book sale attendees may earn a special sticker by 

signing a thank you for the Reptile Man, who is 

appearing at the Library this day. 

More information about the Friends book sale is 

available at splfriends@peak.org or 503-362-1755. 

African Adventures Photo: Salem Public Library 

Family Adventures in Africa 

11 a.m. Saturday, June 15 

Loucks Auditorium 

Members of the Binford and Ross family will share 

their experiences living in Africa last year. This familyfriendly 

slide show is filled with images primarily 

from Southern Africa (South Africa, Botswana, 

Zimbabwe, Zambia, Namibia, and Swaziland), 

including animals, plants, landscape, people, and 

cultures. 

Family adventures included climbing some of the 

tallest sand dunes in the world, rafting Class 4 and 5 

rapids on the Zambezi River, swimming in an infinity 

pool at the top of Victoria Falls, being charged by 

a rhino, and more. The program will also include 

Africa travel tips for families with children. 

People of all ages are welcome at this free 

presentation. The program is sponsored by A. C. 

Gilbert’s Discovery Village and Heritage School. For 

more information, e-mail wbinford@willamette.edu. 

Friends of Salem Library 

Special One-Day Only Book Sale 

Noon-6:30 p.m. 

Wednesday, June 19 


Children’s and teen books will be featured at this 

special book sale. A limited number of adult fiction 

titles will also be available for sale. 

Your New eReader 

2 p.m. Saturday, June 22 


From the simplest e-ink model, to the fanciest 

tablet, eReaders have taken the world by storm. 

Participants will learn how to use their new devices 

to access the Library’s growing digital collections, 

which include audiobooks, ebooks, and music. No 

registration is required for this free program. For 

more information, call 503-588-6052 or visit www. 

salemlibrary.org. 

Summer Friday Film Fest 

(Families) 

Free family films are featured at 2 p.m. weekly in Loucks 

Auditorium from June 21 through August 30. Doors 

open at 1:45 p.m. 

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Snakes, Turtles, and Alligators 

(Families) 

The Reptile Man brings snakes, turtles, and alligators, Oh 

my! to kick off this free family series with three shows, 11 

a.m., 1 p.m. and a special evening performance at 7 p.m. on 

June 19. Subsequent Wednesday performances take place 

at 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. through July 31 in Loucks Auditorium. 

Free tickets are available at 10 a.m. in front of Loucks the 

day of the show. 

Terrific Tuesdays (Children) 

“Dino-mania” begins the craft and activity programs 

for kids ages 5 and older each Tuesday from June 25 

to July 30 at 2 p.m. in Anderson Rooms A & B. 

Sidewalk Chalk Art 

Extravaganza (Teens) 

3 - 6 p.m. in the Peace Plaza 

Middle and high school age youth are invited to get their 

hands chalky during this open house-style event, covering 

the Peace Plaza with designs, pictures, representations of 

their favorite books, encouragements to read, and more. 

Wednesdays with the Stars 

(Teens) 

Beginning Wednesday, June 19, free movies will be shown 

at 4 p.m. weekly on the big screen TV in Teen Scene. 

Fresh popcorn and drinks are served. 

Thrilling Thursdays (Teens) 

Beginning Thursday, June 27, with Thrills and Skills: An 

Amazing Race Competition, the Teen Scene hosts six 

weeks of special Thursday evening activities for middle and 

high school-aged youth. Pre-registration is recommended 

using the “My Calendar” link at www.salemlibrary.org or 

at the Teen Scene Desk at 503-588-6364. 

Teen Scene Summer Hours 

Tuesday, June 11-Saturday August 31 

During summer break, available hours in Teen Scene will 

be adjusted to allow access earlier in the day: 

Tuesday 1-7 p.m. 

Wednesday 1-7 p.m. 

Thursday 1-7 p.m. 

Friday 1-6 p.m. 

Saturday 1-6 p.m. 

Sunday CLOSED 

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LIBRARY NEWS/PARKLINES 

Terrific Tuesdays Photo: Salem Public Library 

How About Volunteering This 

Summer? 

Use your time and talents in a number of fun, 

interesting, and worthwhile ways. 

Volunteer to paint fire hydrants. 

Help at Movies in the Park at Riverfront. 

Volunteer at the Wallace Marine Park Softball 

Complex. 

Assist with maintenance at Pioneer Cemetery. 

Volunteer to deadhead roses at Bush’s Pasture 

Park historic rose garden. 

Volunteer at Pioneer 

Cemetery 

If you are a history buff, are interested in 

preservation, and love old cemeteries, consider 

joining the Friends of Pioneer Cemetery volunteer 

corps! Work parties start at 9 a.m. and finish in the 

early afternoon. Headstone straightening and repair, 

moss removal, and vine-pulling are scheduled for the 

following dates: 

Saturday, June 8/Monday, June 10/Monday, June 24 

Saturday, July 13/Monday, July 15/Monday, July 29 

Contact Tibby Larson at talarson@cityofsalem.net 

or 503-589-2197 if you would like to participate. 

Earth Day Heroes 

Salem Academy students weeded and spread 

barkdust at Weathers Park. 

No Ivy League community volunteers worked 

on English ivy abatement at Straub Nature Park. 

Friends of Secor Park resurfaced trails. 

Grant neighborhood volunteers planted street 

trees.

Awesome Park Volunteers 

Community volunteers joined the No Ivy League and worked 

two Saturdays to eradicate English ivy at Minto-Brown Island 

Park. 

Volunteers from the Jane Goodall Environmental Middle School 

spread barkdust at Bush’s Pasture Park and Englewood Park 

and added hogfuel to the playground at Royal Oaks Park. 

Illahee Ridge neighbors limbed up trees and cleared blackberry 

vines. 

Friends of Secor Park removed invasive plant species. 

Young Life volunteers worked at the Rhododendron Hillside 

Garden at Bush’s Pasture Park. 

Another group of Young Life volunteers resurfaced the trail at 

Young Life volunteers working on the trail at 

Fairmount Park. Photo by Jim Egeland. 

Fairmount Park. 

Oregon State Hospital volunteers resurfaced the dog park trail at Minto-Brown Island Park. 

Friends of Pioneer Cemetery volunteers straightened headstones, pruned vegetation, and beautified the 

cemetery. 

Beautiful Gardens 

This is the perfect time of year to enjoy the gardens 

at Bush’s Pasture Park and Deepwood Historic 

Estate. These beautiful gardens are tended by three 

groups of energetic and dedicated volunteers. 

Kudos to Deepwood Gardeners, Friends of Bush 

Gardens, and Lord & Schryver Conservancy 

volunteers! Thank you for making our community 

more beautiful! 

Beginners and experienced gardeners may become 

volunteers. For more information about becoming 

a gardener, contact Tibby Larson, Parks Volunteer 

Coordinator, at talarson@cityofsalem.net or 503- 

589-2197. 

July 6 

July 13 

July 20 

August 3 

August 10 

Volunteer for “Movies in Riverfront Park”! 

Jaws, Rated PG 

Grease, Rated PG 

The Lion King, Rated G 

The Princess Bride, Rated PG 

Despicable Me, Rated PG 

Deepwood Garden. Photo by Ron Cooper. 

Volunteers are needed at each showing to collect donations and hand out flyers for upcoming movies. Please 

contact Tibby Larson, Parks Volunteer Coordinator, at talarson@cityofsalem.net or 503-589-2197. 

Paint the Town Yellow 

With the weather improving, fire hydrant painters are needed. Painting hydrants on a date and time of your 

choosing is a terrific volunteer project for a family, individual, or group. Fire hydrants are painted to make 

them more visible in the event of an emergency. All the equipment needed to scrape, clean, and paint the 

hydrants is provided. A map of hydrants is also provided for the neighborhood selected. Contact Tibby 

Larson, Parks Volunteer Coordinator, at talarson@cityofsalem.net or 503-589-2197. 

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POLICE SIGHTS & SOUNDS 

Distracted Driving is 

Dangerous 

Getting behind the wheel of a vehicle seems 

simple and convenient for everyone that has the 

opportunity to do so. However, it can turn deadly in 

a matter of one simple text message, phone call, or 

even a plain conversation. 

Drivers today are becoming more distracted, based 

on three main types of distractions: Manual, Visual, 

and Cognitive. 

According to distraction.gov; 48.6% of drivers say 

that they would answer incoming calls while driving. 

Taking your eyes and mind off the road puts your 

life in jeopardy and endangers those around, like 

pedestrians, other motorists, and your passengers. 

The National Highway & Transportation Safety 

Administration cites the biggest distraction while 

driving is texting and driving. Why texting? Texting 

uses all three distraction components which 

are manual, visual as well as cognitive attention. 

Statistics demonstrate 40% of teens have said 

that they have been in a car while the driver was 

obviously distracted by either a text message or 

phone call. Receiving or sending a text message 

takes a driver’s eyes off the road for approximately 

4.6 seconds! 

At 25 MPH, taking your eyes off the road for 4.6 

seconds, means you have traveled approximately 170 

feet. At 35 MPH the distance is approximately 239 

feet — that is almost the length of a football field 

and each is too long to go without looking at the 

road! 

Texting and driving is not the only distraction that 

occurs while driving. Here are a few other examples: 

• Eating 

• Drinking 

• Grooming 

• Looking at navigation (a device or signage) 

• Changing settings for the radio or other 

entertainment device 

• Talking to other passengers 

• Reading (a newspaper, book, electronic tablet or 

text message). 

There are ways for drivers to not become 

distracted. The best example: Having people who 

are well educated about how dangerous it is to be 

distracted and drive helps tremendously. If you are 

a passenger in a vehicle and see the driver using 

their cellular device, offer to either make the call for 

them or to drive. Speaking up will make a difference 

in your safety as well as theirs. Also turning off 

electronic devices and putting them out of reach 

reduces the risk of injury for everyone, because the 

drivers are not tempted to take their eyes off the 

road with a text message or phone call. 

Thinking about others lives and safety is unselfish, 

put down the distractions, and give your full 

attention to the road when you’re behind the wheel. 

Ride With Salem’s Finest 

The Salem Police Department gives everyone an 

equal opportunity to see what police work is all 

about. 

The police department allows civilians who are 

18 years of age or older, the chance to ride with 

a police officer. During this time, you will see real 

life situations that police officers encounter during 

their shift. You can observe the results of the intense 

training our officers receive in everyday, real life 

situations. 

The application is easy, but requires photo 

identification, a criminal history check, and the need 

to submit the paperwork in person. 

There are also a few other things to keep in mind: 

• Dress in comfortable, but appropriate attire as 

you will still be in a professional, but ever changing 

setting and you must be ready for anything. Also 

consider the weather. 

• Do not bring weapons of any kind. 

• You must be able to follow direct orders given to 

you by the officer. It is for your safety. 

Other details are outlined on the application. 

Salem residents can only ride once a year, so sign up 

for your ride today by calling 503-588-6266. 

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Frequently Asked Questions 

Q. With summer coming up soon, can you remind me what the curfew is for my teens? 

A. The issue of curfew falls under two categories: state and local laws and/or jurisdictions. Some 

communities, like Salem, have local ordinances related to curfew, while others choose to use what has been 

set by the State. 

Salem Revised Code 95.330 defines curfew times for youth under the age of 16 as 10:00 p.m. to 

6:00 a.m. each day of the week. For youth 16 to 17 years of age, curfew is 12 midnight to 6:00 

a.m. each day of the week. 

There are, however, exceptions. A youth may be out past curfew only if he or she is with a parent or 

guardian over the age of 18. The guardian must have permission from the parent to exercise custody and 

control over the juvenile in the parents’ absence. For example, the guardian would have the authority to 

approve medical attention, if needed for the juvenile. This means a spur-of-the-moment 18 year-old friend 

would not suffice as an “excuse” to an officer. 

If the youth is en route home from a movie that ended after curfew or if they are on their way home from 

work, then that type of circumstance may qualify as an exception. 

Lastly, if the juvenile is lawfully emancipated, then the curfew does not apply to the individual — not “self 

emancipated,” as in a runaway. 

To review the state statute, visit www.leg.state.or.us/ors/419c and look for ORS 419C.680. 

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community 

CALENDAR 

MONDAY, JUNE 3 

JUNE 2013 

• Faye Wright Neighborhood Association Annual Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Faye Wright Elementary, 4060 Lone Oak Rd 

• West Salem Neighborhood Association, 7 p.m., Roth’s West, 1130 Wallace Rd NW 

TUESDAY, JUNE 4 

• 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 

• Northeast Neighbors (NEN) Picnic, 5:30 p.m., Englewood Elementary School, 1132 19th St. NE 

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5 

• West Salem Redevelopment Advisory Board, 7:30 a.m., West Salem Library, 395 Glen Creek Rd NW, 503-588-6178 

• Claggett Creek Watershed Council, 6 p.m., Keizer City Hall, 930 Chemawa Rd NE, Leslie Grimes, 541-954-0435 

THURSDAY, JUNE 6 

• Salem Parks Foundation, 5:30 p.m., Parks Operations Office Conference Room, 1460 20th St. SE, Building 14, 503-588-6336 

• Grant Neighborhood Association Annual Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Salem Alliance Church Annex, 1305 5th Street 

• South Salem Neighborhood Association, 6:30 p.m., Salem Heights Elementary School, 3495 Liberty Rd S 

• East Lancaster Neighborhood Association (ELNA) Annual Meeting, 7 p.m., The Springs, 1940 45th Ave NE – Dining Room 

SATURDAY, JUNE 6 

• Grant Neighborhood Association Litter Pick Up, Grant School parking Lot, 725 Market St. NE 


• Social Service Advisory Board, 4 p.m., 503-588-6178 - Check the Agenda on www.cityofsalem.net/SSAB for meeting location 

• City Council/Urban Renewal Agency/Salem Housing Authority, 6:30 p.m., Council Chambers, 555 Liberty St. SE, 503-588-6255 


• 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 

• 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 

• 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 


• 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 West Association of Neighbors (SWAN) Annual Meeting, 6:30 p.m., LifeSource Community Room, 2649 Commercial St. SE 


• Lansing Area Neighborhood Partnership, 10 a.m., La Casita, 3032 Sunnyview Road 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 Annual Meeting, 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 

FRIDAY, JUNE 14 

• Flag Day 

SUNDAY, JUNE 16 

• Father’s Day 


• 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 

• Northeast Neighbors (NEN), 6:30 p.m., Salem First Church of the Nazarene, 1550 Market St. NE 

• 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 


JUNE 2013 

• 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 


• Historic Landmarks Commission, 5:30 p.m., Council Chambers, 555 Liberty St. SE, 503-588-6173 

• Glenn-Gibson Watershed Council, 5:30 p.m., West Salem Library, 395 Glen Creek Rd NW 

• Community & Partners of East Salem (CAPES) (formerly East Lancaster Partnership), 10:30 a.m., Blanchet Catholic 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, JUNE 21 

• Summer Begins 

SUNDAY, JUNE 23 

• National Pink Day 


• City Council, 6:30 p.m., Council Chambers, 555 Liberty St. SE, 503-588-6255 


• 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 


• 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 


• Downtown Advisory Board, noon, IT Department, Kalapuya Conference Room, 295 Church St. SE, Ste 201, 503-588-6178 

Capital Fountains. 

Photo by Ron Cooper. 

More meetings: www.cityofsalem.net. Verify meeting details with the sponsoring organization. 

CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS: Mon., June 10, 6:30 p.m. Mon., June 24, 6:30 p.m. 

URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY MEETING: 

Mon., June 10, 6:30 p.m. (after City Council) 

SALEM HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING* Mon., June 10, 6:30 p.m. (after City Council) 

* Dates shown for public hearings and work sessions are tentative. Please check website to verify. 

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Central Salem 

Mobility Study 

Review Final Recommendations 

Help Shape Future Transportation Improvements 

in Downtown Salem 

Open House 

June 12, 2013 

4 - 6 p.m. 

Salem’s Central Library, Anderson Rooms 

www.cityofsalem.net/mobilitystudy 

503.588.6178 

Si necesita ayuda para comprender esta información, 

por favor llame 503.588.6178. 

This is an open, public meeting and disability-related modication or accommodation, 

including auxiliary aids or services, are available upon request. Sign language and interpreters 

for languages other than English are available upon request. To request accommodations or 

interpretations, please call 503-588-6178 at least two business days prior to the meeting, TTD/ 

TTY 503-588-6439 or email Urbandev@cityofsalem.net 

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It that time of year again – the 2013 

fireworks season is just around the corner. 

Beginning June 23 and running through 

July 6, fireworks are approved for sale in 

Oregon. State-legal fireworks can be 

purchased from licensed retailers in Salem 

during this time period. You can also enjoy 

watching the large professional fireworks 

displays around the area. 

Each year during this time period, the 

Salem Fire Department responds to a 

number of fireworks-related incidents. 

Some of these incidents have resulted in 

very large dollar losses and have damaged 

both vehicles and buildings. Injuries related 

to fireworks use are also a concern 

and national statistics indicate children 

Fireworks Safety 

The tip of a sparkler burns at 

1200° F 

That is . . . 

-Hotter than Boiling Water (212° F) 

-Hotter than Burning Wood (575° F) 

-Hot enough to Melt Glass (900° F) 

-Hot enough to cause 3rd Degree Burns 

FACTS: 

- Each July Fourth, thousands of 

people, most often children and 

teens, are injured while using 

consumer fireworks. Even socalled 

‘safe’ fireworks such as 

sparklers. 

- The risk of fireworks injury is twoand-a-half 

times as high for children 

ages 10-14 as for the general 

population. 

Salem Fire Department 

Oregon Office of 

State Fire Marshal 

and teenagers have two-and-a-half times the risk of fireworks-related injury as compared to the general 

population. 

Protect your family and property from fireworks-related fires and injuries by practicing the “Four BE’s” as 

recommended by the Oregon State Fire Marshal’s Office and the Salem Fire Department. 

BE PREPARED before lighting the fireworks 

• Use only legal fireworks available at licensed fireworks sales locations 

• Store fireworks out of children’s reach 

• Always read and follow the fireworks label directions 

• Place pets indoors; they are easily frightened by fireworks 

• Always have water handy (a garden hose or a bucket of water) 

BE SAFE when lighting fireworks 

• An adult should always light the fireworks 

• Keep matches and lighters away from children 

• Use fireworks only outside – away from combustibles 

• Light one firework at a time and move away quickly 

• Keep children and pets away from fireworks 

• Do not throw fireworks or hold in your hand 

BE RESPONSIBLE after lighting fireworks 

• Soak used fireworks thoroughly in a bucket of water 

• Dispose of used fireworks and debris properly 

• Never re-light a “dud” firework (wait at least 15-20 minutes and then soak it in a bucket of water) 

BE AWARE of laws governing fireworks 

• Use only legal fireworks 

• Use fireworks only in legal places 

• Consumer fireworks are prohibited in City and State Parks 

The Salem Fire Department encourages you and your family to have a fun and enjoyable Independence Day 

celebration by ensuring safe practices and legal use of consumer fireworks. Please use your fireworks safely. 

For more information on this or other prevention related topics, contact the Salem Fire Department at 503- 

588-6245. 

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PARTNERS INCLUDE 

Neighbors 

Property Owners 

Renters 

Schools 

Businesses 

Nonprofits 

Churches 

Community Groups 

& anyone interested 

in the livability of the 

neighborhood area 

NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS 

Introducing CAPES The East Lancaster Neighborhood Area Partnership 

has become Community and Partners of East Salem (CAPES), expanding their focus 

from East Lancaster to include any neighborhood with a school that feeds to McKay High. 

In addition to providing support to Salem’s neighborhood associations, 

the City collaborates with two neighborhood areas focusing on 

community building through the Neighborhood Partnership Program. 

Applications are available each year for anyone with an idea on how to 

make a difference in their part of Salem. Proposals are scored based 

upon demonstrated neighborhood need, goals and readiness of 

partners to work with the City in addressing them. 

The East Lancaster Area’s application was selected for two 

years of Partnership support from the City of Salem in 

2011. The group reapplied and was selected for an 

additional two years of support (2013‐2014). Strengths of 

the group’s application included examples of the 

impressive community building work, successful 

organization of free activities for kids and excellent 

partnering they had demonstrated over the past two years as well as their goal of 

expanding their boundary. 

Brown Road Park Garden 

Volunteers on April 20, 2013 

Participation has already expanded to the North Lancaster Neighborhood Area. On April 20, 60 volunteers came out 

for the first Brown Road Park Community 

Garden Work Party where they began 

transforming a previously undeveloped park into 

a garden and beautiful shared space for their 

neighborhood. 

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2012 East Lancaster Area 

Neighborhood Celebration 

2011 East Lancaster Area 

Day of Play 

In addition to the 

name change and 

boundary expansion, 

CAPES has completed 

an operational 

document in order to 

move into a 

collaborative 

relationship with Salem 

Leadership Foundation 

that will increase 

capacity to connect 

neighbors and 

strengthen East Salem 

Neighborhoods. 

CAPES meets 3 rd 

Thursdays at 10:30 am at 

Blanchet Catholic School, 43736 Market Street 

NE. Learn more about CAPES and other 

Partnership groups by contacting Jessica Preis, 

Neighborhood Partnership Coordinator at 

jlpreis@cityofsalem.net, 503‐540‐2329, or go 

to www.cityofsalem.net/Neighbor.

Neighborhood Association 

Spring Annual Meeting 

Faye Wright Neighborhood Association 

6:30 p.m., Faye Wright Elementary, 4060 Lone Oak Rd 

East Lancaster Neighborhood Association 

(ELNA) 

7 p.m., The Springs, 1940 45th Ave NE – Dining Room 

Grant Neighborhood Association 

6:15 p.m., Grant Community School, 725 Market St NE 

South Central Association of Neighbors 

(SCAN) 

6:30 p.m., South Salem High School, 1910 Church St SE 

Historic Deepwood Estate 

1116 Mission Street SE 

www.historicdeepwoodestate.org 

503-363-1825 

Deepwood Wine & Jazz Fest 2013 

Saturday, June 29, 4 - 9 p.m. 

3 Gardens of Wine, 2 Stages of Music, 1 Fabulous 

Event 

12th & Mission Streets, 

Salem, Oregon 

Free parking at 12th & Lee 

Streets 

$10 cover charge if 

purchased in advance/$15 

at the gate. Additional cost 

for wine and food-varies 

by selection 

Willamette Valley wineries 

and local gourmet food 

vendors nestled in the 

Deepwood Gardens 

resplendent with the color and fragrance of early 

summer blooms. Musical guests include the Johnny 

Martin Quartet with Sinatra-era vocals and music 

along with The Ivie-Mezier Band featuring Ellen 

Whyte performing smooth jazz and hot vocals. 

With over 75 wines to sample, you're sure to find a 

new favorite! Special Wine & Jazz pricing for bottle 

and case sales. The event benefits the Friends of 

Deepwood, a non-profit organization. 

Signature Event: Pirate & Princess Party 

Saturday, June 22, 1 - 3:30 p.m. 

By reservation only. All reservations must be made 

by Wednesday, June 19. Suggested for ages 5 years 

& up. Tickets are $15/person. Children must be 

accompanied by an adult. 

Take part in a whimsical fairytale adventure as 

princesses and pirates take over the Carousel! All 

guests will enjoy snacks and beverages. 

For the little pirates attending 

(costumes encouraged): 

*Learn how to talk like a pirate 

*Pirate games & activities 

*Carousel rides 

*Keepsake Photo 

For the little princess attending 

(costumes encouraged): 

*A princess etiquette class 

*Princess crafts & activities 

*Carousel rides 

*Keepsake Photo 

The Willamette Heritage 

Center at the Mill 

1313 Mill St. SE 

503-585-7012 

www.willametteheritage.org 

June 13 - Gus Frederick, “Recollection of an 

Indian Agent: Timothy W. Davenport.” 

Listen to this special talk on Oregon pioneer 

physician, state legislator and Indian Agent, Dr. 

T. Davenport (1826-1911). This highly-visual 

presentation focuses on Davenport (father of 

famous Silverton cartoonist, Homer Davenport) 

and his experiences serving as an Indian Agent at 

the Umatilla Agency during the Civil War. Taken 

from his extensive four-part series, first published 

in the Oregon Historical Quarterly in 1907, Dr. 

Davenport’s recollections are an incredible glimpse 

into an often unknown and under-reported era. 

Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War 

Friday, June 21 – Friday, July 26 

The Center is thrilled to host Lincoln: The Constitution 

and the Civil War, a national traveling exhibition which 

focuses on Abraham Lincoln's struggle to meet 

the constitutional challenges of the Civil War. This 

exhibit is brought to us by the National Endowment 

for the Humanities, the National Constitution 

Center and the American Library Association. 

Using the Constitution as the cohesive thread, this 

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exhibition offers a fresh and innovative perspective 

on Lincoln that focuses on his struggle to meet 

political and constitutional challenges. Organized 

thematically, the exhibition explores how Lincoln 

used the Constitution to confront three intertwined 

crises of the war--the secession of Southern states, 

slavery, and wartime civil liberties. Visitors will leave 

the exhibition with a more complete understanding 

of Abraham Lincoln as president and the Civil 

War as the nation's gravest constitutional crisis. 

In addition, the Center will add a section featuring 

aspects of the Civil War years in western Oregon. 

Week of June 24: Teen Interpreter Program 

Students between 14 and 18 are invited to join our 

Teen Interpreter Program this summer. This is an 

opportunity to immerse in history, drama, and fun 

with students with similar interests. Applications will 

be available on our website and through our office. 

Information at kathleens@willametteheritage.org or 

call Kathleen at 503-585-7012. 

June 27 - Kenneth Coleman, “Dangerous 

Subjects: Black Exclusion and the Anxiety of 

Conquest in the Willamette Valley” 

Coleman brings a look at Oregon’s first black 

exclusion law of 1844, and places it in the regional 

shift that was happening from British colonialism to 

American settlers. While white immigrants claimed 

the law was necessary to prevent slavery from 

taking root in the region, historical evidence suggests 

that the real reason for the law was their fear 

that Oregon’s few black residents would join with 

local Indian tribes to attack their newly founded 

settlements. 

A.C. Gilbert’s Discovery Village 

116 Marion Street NE 

503-371-3631 

www.acgilbert.org 

Civil War Reenactment 

Saturday June 22, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 

Save this date for a day at the Civil War with the 

Northwest Civil War Council. A special one day Union 

Army encampment on our site with living history, 

demonstrations, and a fascinating glimpse at life for 

military and civilians. Free with museum admission. 

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18th Annual Garden Tour 

Friday, May 31 & Saturday, June 1 

10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 

Plan to stop and smell the roses, and more! Enjoy 

strolling through beautiful, mature gardens full of 

bright colors and the sweet scents of late spring. 

Located throughout Salem, these gardens showcase 

years of care and gardener's pride. With easy parking, 

this self-guided tour will offer you a delightful peek 

at some creative area gardens. All proceeds for 

this event benefit A.C. Gilbert's Discovery Village,

a private 

nonprofit 

children's 

museum. 

Tickets are 

available for 

purchase at 

the museum 

and at all 

Salem Roth's 

Fresh Markets. 

Tickets: $15. 

Ages 12 & under: $5. Tickets include a program with 

detailed map to the gardens and garden descriptions. 

Plant Sale 

Saturday, June 1 

10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 

Adults admitted free to museum during the plant 

sale. A wonderful variety of perennials, herbs, and 

unique plants. All proceeds benefit A.C. Gilbert's 

Discovery Village. 

Discovery Saturday: Finger-Painting 

Saturday, June 1, 1–4 p.m. 

Free with admission. 

What’s more fun than painting beautiful pieces of 

artwork? Using your fingers to do it. Have a blast 

trying your hand at different types of finger-painting. 

Father’s Day Free Admission 

Sunday, June 16, noon–5 p.m. 

Bring Dad to the museum for Father’s Day. Dads get 

in free with one paid child admission. 

Discovery Saturday: Art with Food 



Our art supplies might look tasty, but trust us, it’s 

better to use them for the art. Potato stamps, 

spaghetti painting, and more highlight this Discovery 

Saturday. 

Silly Summer Days: Art with Your Body 

Friday, June 28, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. 


Start off your summer with some fun and silly 

ways to make art with different parts of your body. 

Discover tips for face painting and use your hands 

and feet to create your own ‘body’ art. Join us every 

Friday this summer for wild and wacky activities. 

Discovery Saturday: Natural Art 

Saturday, June 29, 1 - 4 p.m. 


See the beauty that can be made by using natural 

materials. Leaf and solar printing, flower art, and 

more finish June in style. 

Little Friends First Thursdays: Fun with Art 

Thursday, June 6, 10 a.m.–noon 


Finger-painting, bubble art, and other fun projects 

to take home. The first Thursday of the month is 

a special time just for preschoolers to explore 

the world around them through stories, hands-on 

activities, and crafts at the museum. 

Discovery Saturday: Bubble Art 

Saturday, June 8, 1–4 .p.m. 


Most people have heard of watercolor painting, but 

what about bubble color painting? Find out and 

make some awesome bubbly works of art. 

Discovery Saturday: Kaleidoscope of Fun 



Learn how to make your own kaleidoscope and 

experience an ever-changing work of art. 

HandsOn Superhero Dash 

A Race for Volunteers, Superheroes, and 

Normal People Alike 

Join us for HandsOn's 2nd annual fundraiser. This year, 

we have teamed up with Girls on the Run Willamette 

Valley, and it will be even super-er than last year! 

Zoom in for the runners-only 10K, fly or walk the 5K, 

and little heroes can flex their muscles in the 1K. 

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When: Saturday, June 1 

Where: Riverfront Park 

What Time: 10K at 8:45 a.m. (runners only), 

5K at 9 a.m. (run/walk), 1K at 9:45 a.m. (kids 

10 and younger) 

How Much: 10K: $25, 5K: $20, 1K $10 

Day of Registration: add $5 

Would you rather volunteer at the event? We 

need your help! Volunteer to run as a 5k buddy for 

a Girl on the Run! Act Now! Kids, strollers, dogs, 

and superhero costumes are welcome and highly 

encouraged. You may even win a prize! 

“Bark For Life” 

of Salem/Keizer 

Minto-Brown Island Park 

Saturday, June 22, Noon – 4 p.m. 

Contact : Brittany 

Vande Burgt, 

brittanyvandeburgt05@gmail. 

com or 503-930-4283 or 

http://main.acsevents.org/site/ 

TR?pg=entry&fr_id=55072 

The American Cancer Society 

Bark For Life is a noncompetitive 

walk event for 

dogs and their owners to 

raise funds and awareness 

for the American Cancer 

Society's fight against cancer. 

By supporting Bark For Life, 

you help the American 

Cancer Society save lives, 

and move closer to a world 

with less cancer and more 

birthdays. 

Bring your best canine friend 

and join us for a fun-filled 

day starting with a walk, 

and then continuing with 

demonstrations, contests, and 

games. 

Bark For Life is a preliminary 

for the July 27-28 Relay for 

Life. For more information go 

to salemoregonrelay.org. 

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Course: 

The 5K and 10K courses are flat trails 

through a natural setting and along the 

Willamette River. Starting time for 10K is 

7:00 P.M. and the 5K shortly after. 

Entry: 

$12 if registered by June 19 th . ($8 

preregistration for WVRR members) 

Registration closes midnight June 19 th . Day 

of race registration is $15. Entry fee 

includes a post-race ice-cream sundae. 

Guest sundaes will be available for $2. 

Awards: 

All 5 year age groups, 3 deep. Overall and 

Masters male & female 5K and 10K. 

Drawing for random door prizes. 

Restrictions: 

No roller blades/skates, skateboards, dogs, 

or unregistered participants. Baby joggers 

and strollers are allowed. Walkers are 

always welcome in the 5K. Note that race 

timing and course monitoring will end 

at 8:30 P.M. Contact Lesley for possible 

early start option. 

Salem Summer Solstice 

5K/10K 

Minto Brown Park 

2200 Minto Island Road SE 

June 21, 7 p.m. 

http://www.wvroadrunners.org/ 

Join the Willamette Valley Road Runners for an 

old time sundae social in the park! The 5K and 10K 

courses are flat trails through a natural setting and 

along the Willamette River. Starting time for the 

10K is 7 p.m. and the 5K begins shortly after. Entry 

fee includes a post-race ice-cream sundae. 

Have Questions? Willing to Volunteer? Contact: 

Lesley Johnson at lesleyjoe@msn.com with SSS in 

the subject line. 

Willamette Valley Road Runners 

Minto Brown Park, Salem, Oregon 

Registration: 

Until June 19 

Online: www.wvroadrunners.org 

Drop Off: Gallagher Fitness Resources 

135 Commercial St. NE, Salem 

Mail in: WVRR, P.O. Box 4002, Salem, 

OR 97302 

On June 21 

6:00 PM, Minto Brown Park shelter 

Willamette Valley Road Runners: 

WVRR is a non-profit running/walking club 

supporting fitness activities in central 

Willamette Valley and the running programs 

for athletes in our area schools. In the last 

two years WVRR has donated $60,000 to 

this end. We hope you will consider joining 

and supporting our group. 

Proceeds from this event benefit the cross 

country running team at McKay High School. 

Have Questions? Willing to 

Volunteer a family member? 

Contact: Lesley Johnson 

lesleyjoe@msn.com with SSS in subject line 

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Cystic Fibrosis Great Strides Walk 

Riverfront Park 

116 Marion Street NE 

Saturday, June 8, 9 a.m. 

Contact: Joe Boyd 503-226-3435 jboyd@cff.org or www.cff.org/Chapters/oregon/greatstrides/ 

Great Strides is the CF Foundation’s largest fundraising event. It provides opportunities for all people within 

a local community to get involved forming teams through their workplace, clubs and organizations, or with 

friends and family. Walk day is a fun, family-oriented celebration that includes a healthy walk, Kids’ Corner 

activities, food, and festivities that participants look forward to year after year. 

Sunlight Through the Trees. Photo by Matthew Grimes. 

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SUMMERJune | July | August 

Flower and Vegetable Gardens 

Mulch flower and vegetable 

beds with compost or grass 

clippings to conserve water 

and control weeds. 

Use fabric row covers to 

keep pests off sensitive 

vegetables. 

Identify bugs before you 

spray, squash or stomp— 

they may be “good bugs” 

that eat pests. 

Tree and Shrub Beds 

Mulch shrub and tree beds with shredded wood, leaves or bark 

once a year to conserve water, reduce weeds and feed the soil. 

Lawns 

Mow regularly, and leave the 

clippings on the lawn. 

Water at dawn to 

reduce evaporation. 

Keep mower blades sharp 

to reduce lawn damage and 

brown tips. 

Watering 

Water lawns one inch per 

week, if no rain, or let go 

brown and dormant (but 

water enough to moisten 

root zone once a month). 

Composting 

Consider saving water by 

letting some lawn areas 

(ones that don’t get heavy 

traffic) go brown and 

dormant until fall. 

Start and re-check watering 

systems, and adjust for 

weather. (Don’t water when 

it rains). 

Add yard debris to compost pile; water pile to keep it moist. 

Place pile in shade or cover to hold moisture. 

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Learn more at 

www.epa.gov/greenscapes

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