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Volume 3 Issue 3 AUGUST 2012

National Night Out 2012Have you registered your block party, yet? August 7 is quickly approaching! Don’t let the thought of planning a party overwhelm you. The purpose is to bring neighbors together to build neighborhood unity. Remember, everyone can help! Talk with a few of your neighbors to put the block party together. Divvy up the tasks. Decide if it’s a potluck or if you will collect donations from local businesses. Choose your location – whether it is the front yard or if you want to close the street for a few hours.

Lastly, registration with the police department is also important, especially if you would like an official National Night Out Officer Team stop by and visit.

If you have any questions or would like additional assistance, contact the Crime Prevention Unit at 503-588-6175 or check out our Web page at www.cityofsalem.net/nno.

McGruff visited with a local family at the 2011 National Night Out block party at Woodmansee Park.

Watch a Movie at Riverfront ParkThere is still time to catch a movie under the stars at Riverfront Park this summer. The movies are free, but donations are accepted. Enjoy watching the following movies projected on a 24-foot inflatable screen:

August 4, 2012—The Rookie, Rated GAugust 11, 2012—Hugo, Rated PGAugust 25, 2012—Madagascar, Rated G

Shows start at dusk. Bring your blankets, low-back chairs, and snacks. Alcohol is not permitted.

Volunteers are needed for each showing! Please contact Tibby Larson at 503-589-2197 or talarson@cityofsalem.net.

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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, the # of vacancies for each Board/Commission and any special membership requirement:

• Citizen Budget Committee (Three positions; Wards 4, 5, and 7 effective 6/30/2012 – this is a interview) • Citizen Advisory Traffic Commission (One position; at-large) • Community Police Review Board (Three positions; one permanent and two alternates) • Housing Advisory Committee (Two positions; one position for a member representing a Social Service Agency and one for a tenant receiving Salem Housing Authority assistance) • Housing & Urban Development Advisory Committee (Two positions; one member from the Housing Advisory Committee and one member from the Social Service Advisory Board) • Human Rights & Relations Advisory Committee (One position; at-large) • North Gateway Redevelopment Advisory Board (One position; must be a resident within and/or adjacent to the North Gateway Urban Renewal area) • Salem Social Service Advisory Board (Two postions; one representative from the United Way and one representative from the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce) • Senior Center Advisory Commission (Three positions; two at-large and a “partner” from NWSDS) • West Salem Redevelopment Advisory Board (Two positions; representing the interests of business owners, property owners, and others with financial and occupational interests within the West Salem Urban Renewal Area)

For further information, please contact Linda Cate at 503-588-6255 or lcate@cityofsalem.net.

North Broadway/High Street Parking Management Plan Community Workshop, August 16 from 6 – 8 p.m. at the Broadway Commons (1300 Broadway St. NE) in the Grant/Highland Room.

The City of Salem has prepared a draft North Broadway/High Street Parking Management Plan. The purpose of the plan is to provide parking management solutions in the North Downtown area. The project area includes businesses and residences along Broadway/High Street and within a ¼ mile from there. The draft plan presents possible solutions to minimize conflicts between commercial and residential neighborhoods, identify a more efficient use of parking resources in the area and encourage bike and pedestrian use. Plan to attend our Community Workshop to see the draft plan and provide your input.

For more information go to: www.cityofsalem.net/NorthBroadway-HighStreetParkingManagementPlan or call Lisa Anderson-Ogilvie, Planner III at 503-588-6173, ext. 7581 or email at LMAnderson@cityofsalem.net.

Si necesita ayuda para comprender esta informacion, por favor llame: 503-588-6173

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PARKLINESMPFS to host debut Latin Music Festival!

. . . because no one should be hungry

The distinctive rhythms of Gregg Rolie of Santana fame will pulsate through Salem’s Riverfront Park during Marion-Polk Food Share’s first Latin Music Festival on Saturday, August 18. The Gregg Rolie Band will top off a daylong procession of Latin music performers, classic cars and ethnic foods from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Rolie was a founding member and lead vocalist of Santana and Journey and an inductee into the Rock ‘n Roll Hall Of Fame as part of the original Santana band. Expect Latin, rock and blues from this multi-platinum performer and renditions of classic Santana greatest hits including “Black Magic Woman,” “Evil Ways,” “Oye Como Va” and more.

Festival tickets are $10 at the gate for attendees over 18; free admission with two cans of food for those 18 and under.

“Gregg Rolie is touring with the Ringo All Starr Band right now and we are fortunate to have him as our headliner,” said event coordinator Linda Kromer. “We hope to raise $120,000 from this event to help fund our hunger-relief initiatives.”

The festival will feature a custom/classic car show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., brew and wine pavilion, food purveyors and music on two stages throughout the day. Performers include: Pepe and the Bottle Blondes, Los Cumbiamberos, Chayag, Son Melao, Los Palomitos Del Norte, Los Segudorres, Grupo El Patron and Los Gallos De Luis Y Julian.

Safeway is the presenting sponsor of the event. Other sponsors include Wells Fargo, Capitol Toyota, Fast Signs, NW Natural, Highway Trailer Sales, Latinos Touch Inc. Maps Credit Union, Umpqua Bank, Salem Electric, Portland Timbers, Print Specialties and Budweiser.

For more information, go to www.LatinMusicFestivalSalem.org.

Save the Date!Saturday, September 22, 2012, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., is the SOLVE Riverside Clean-up at Wallace Marine Park. This volunteer event is sponsored by City of Salem Parks, SOLVE, West Salem Neighborhood Association, Glenn-Gibson Creek Watershed Council, and the Chemeketans.

August Parks Volunteer Opportunities Volunteer to paint fire hydrants in your neighborhood, scheduled at your convenience Saturday, August 4, 2012, 7-11 p.m.—Volunteer at the free evening movie, The Rookie, at Riverfront Park Saturday, August 11, 2012, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Volunteer for headstone straightening and repairs, moss removal, and vine pulling at Pioneer Cemetery Saturday, August 11, 2012, 7-11 p.m.—Volunteer at the free evening movie, Hugo, at Riverfront Park Monday, August 13, 2012, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Volunteer for headstone straightening and repairs, moss removal, and vine pulling at Pioneer Cemetery continued on page 14

Painting picnic tables. Photo: Parks.

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The Force is With YouNot everyone is willing to be at the business-end of a police K-9, but one of our police volunteers does it week after week and has a good time.

Meet Brandon Burke; he has been assisting the Salem Police K-9 Unit since 2005. Logging in over 1,000 hours of completely voluntary time, Brandon enjoys working with the department in this unique way to give back to the community. He feels that it’s rewarding knowing that the weekly training helps make a difference and contributes to the success of each of the handler/dog teams. Brandon is not your average helpful citizen.Graduating from South Salem High School and then earning a B.A. and M.B.A. from Willamette University, he now is employed at SANYO Solar of Oregon as a staff accountant. Besides volunteering his time for the Salem Police Department, working full time, and spending time with family and friends, he also is active in the sport of Schutzhund (a dog sport developed in Germany as a breed suitability test for the German Shepherd Dog). Schutzhund focuses on tracking, obedience, and protection. All of these skills are exactly the skills police dogs use in the field. To have someone with 14 years experience in the sport, truly complements the team. Brandon’s passion extends to his participation also as treasurer for a local Schutzhund club. On the weekends you’ll find him being a decoy for the club.

Sgt. Steve Smith, who supervises the Salem K-9 unit, said, “The success of our unit is in part due to Brandon’s skills and dedication to the team. He may not get paid, but he is definitely a big part of our program.” Sgt. Smith added, “The kid has a master’s and still loves to train dogs!”

Brandon comes out every week for late night training for several hours and then heads home to grab a few hours of sleep before being at work the next morning. All this, for the love of dogs! Thank you, Brandon, for your volunteerism.

Frequently Asked QuestionsQ: I made an internet sales transaction with the resident of another state. The person wrote a ‘bad check’ and has not returned the merchandise. Do I file charges in Oregon or in the state in which the buyer resides?

A: According to one of the detectives in the Criminal Investigations Section, theft charges should be filed in Salem. If the agency is the Salem Police Department, then we will forward a report to the agency in the buyer’s jurisdiction.

The ‘bad check’ becomes another issue. If the check caused insufficient funds activity in your checking account, then be sure to take a copy of the report to your bank for proof and reversal of charges. It would be up to the bank to then follow up on charges for the fraudulent check.

As always, take care when doing any sort of internet sales or purchase transactions. PayPal® and other web-based secure funds transfer companies offer advanced fraud prevention technologies to enhance the security of transactions.

95 Years of Service = One Happy Retirement Day

There have been many chapters, many villains, triumphs, tragedies and story lines - too numerous to count, but just three heroes. The finishing touches are being put on the last chapter of this story which culminated with the retirement of Sgt. David Carlson, Sr. Ofc. Clem Spenner and Sr. Ofc. John Behrens on June 29, 2012.

Volunteer Brandon Burke serves as a decoy to help train police canines.

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From left: Sgt. Dave Carlon, Sr. Ofc. Clem Spenner and Sr. Ofc. John Behrens. Each as photographed when hired by Salem Police.

Sgt. David Carlson began his law enforcement career in 1978 with the Beaverton Police Department. He joined the Salem Police force in 1993. During his career, Sgt. Carlson has served as a patrol officer, K-9 handler, bomb technician, trauma team member, and training officer in several different areas, including firearms, explosive disposal, and field training for new recruits. Sgt. Carlson cites the most exciting times during his career were as a K-9 handler and a bomb technician, but the most fulfilling have been the 72 police officers he has hired as the department’s personnel and training coordinator. He shared, “I always tried to recruit those officers who I would want at my family’s front door when they were in crisis.”

It is especially fitting that Senior Officers Clem Spenner and John Behrens shared their retirement date since they were hired by Salem Police on the same day in 1981.

Ofc. Spenner actually began his law enforcement career in 1972 as a cadet with the Stayton Police Department, as well as serving in the same role with the Oregon State Police. He also served his country in the US Army as a military police officer. During his 30 plus years with the department, Ofc. Spenner was assigned to the patrol division, gang enforcement and crime prevention units. His most notable assignment, however, was that of school resource officer; a position he held for 22 years.

Ofc. John Behrens spent his entire law enforcement career with Salem Police. Of his various assignments as patrol officer, investigator, hostage negotiator and school resource officer, he commented that the most rewarding moments were those when victims thanked him for helping them. As he reflected on his career, he shared the complexities of the work and the tragedies he had witnesses in his role of protecting the community. His advice to new officers was a solemn reminder to them to “leave the job at work and make family first.”

Each officer recounted the pride in their work, but also the expressions of appreciation they received over the years from the community – whether it was kind words or the simple waves as they patrolled Salem streets. The department is grateful and thanks each of them for their service and dedication.

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AUGUST 2012 • West Salem Redevelopment Advisory Board, 7:30 a.m., West Salem Library, 395 Glen Creek Rd. NW, 503-588-6178 • East Lancaster Partnership, 5:30 p.m., Christian Center, 1850 45th Ave NE, 503-588-6207 • Unified Development Code Advisory Committee Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Council Chambers, 555 Liberty St. SE, 503-588-6173 • Claggett Creek Watershed Council, 6 p.m., Keizer City Hall, 930 Chemawa Rd. NE, Leslie Grimes, 541-954-0435

• North Gateway Redevelopment Advisory Board, 8 a.m., Urban Development Department, 350 Commercial St. NE • Salem Parks Foundation, 5:30 p.m., Parks Operations Office Conference Room, 1460 20th St. SE, Building 14, 503-588-6336 • Grant Neighborhood Association, 6:30 p.m., Location to be determined • East Lancaster Neighborhood Association (ELNA), 7 p.m., The Springs, 1940 45th Ave NE – Dining Room • South Salem Neighborhood Association, 7 p.m., Location to be determined

• Faye Wright Neighborhood Association, 6:30 p.m., Location to be determined • West Salem Neighborhood Association, 7 p.m., Roth’s West, 1130 Wallace Rd. NW

• 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

• Hearings Officer, 5:30 p.m., Council Chambers, 555 Liberty St SE, 503-588-6173 • Morningside Neighborhood Association, 6:30 p.m., Pringle Creek Community Painters Hall, 3911 Village Center Dr SE • South Central Association of Neighbors (SCAN), 6:30 p.m., Location to be determined

• 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 • South East Salem Neighborhood Association (SESNA), 7 p.m., Location to be determined

• Lansing Area Neighborhood Partnership, 10 a.m., Location to be Determined, 503-588-6207

• Social Service Advisory Board, 4:30 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, 109 High St., 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 Illahe RV Resort, 4751 Astoria St.. NE

• 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, 555 Liberty St. SE, 503-588-6173 • 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 • Mill Creek Watershed Council, 6 p.m., Turner Community Center, 7250 3rd St. SE, Turner, Leslie Grimes, 541-954-0435 • Glenn-Gibson Watershed Council, 5:30 p.m., West Salem Library, 395 Glen Creek Rd. NW • Sunnyslope Neighborhood Association, 7 p.m., Schirle Elementary School, 4875 Justice Way S

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 16

Council of Governments, 105 High Street, Salem, OR 97301 Keizer City Hall, 930 Chemawa Road NE, Keizer, OR 97303Marion Soil and Water Conservation District, 650 Hawthorne Avenue SE, #130, Salem, OR 97301Painters Hall, Pringle Creek Community, 1831 Village Center Drive SE, Salem, OR 97302Parks Operations Office, 1460 20th Street SE, Bldg 14, Salem, OR 97302Salem City Hall, 555 Liberty Street SE, Salem, OR 97302Salem Public Library, Anderson B, 585 Liberty Street SE, Salem, OR 97302Urban Development, 350 Commercial Street NE, Salem, OR 97301West Salem Library, 395 Glen Creek Road NW, Salem, OR 97304

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AUGUST 2012

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

• 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., Urban Development Dept, 350 Commercial St.. NE • 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

• 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 Meeting, Noon, 2nd Floor Kalapuya Conference Room, 295 Church Street, 503-588-6178

• Housing Advisory Committee, Noon, Salem Housing Authority, 360 Church St SE, 503-588-6453 • City Council, 6:30 p.m., Council Chambers, 555 Liberty St. SE, 503-588-6255

• Lansing Community Action Association, 7 p.m., Waldo Middle School, 2805 Lansing Ave NE • SKATS Policy Committee, Noon, 109 High St. SE, 503-588-6177

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 21

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22

THURSDAY, AUGUST 23

MONDAY, AUGUST 27

TUESDAY, AUGUST 28

CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS: * Mon., August 13, 6:30 p.m. Mon., August 27, 6:30 p.m.

URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY MEETING: Mon., August 13, 6:30 p.m. * Dates shown for public hearings and work sessions are tentative. Please check website to verify.

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

Rust-O-Rama Kickoff Party. Photo: Susan Debes-Lissy

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NEIGHBORHOOD NEWSThe Willamette Heritage Center

at the Mill Events1313 Mill St. SE503-585-7012www.willametteheritage.orgSummer Programs - Call 503-585-7012 to registerPioneer PlayersJuly 30 - August 3 & August 13 - 17 Ages 8 – 12Hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. $70 session for members, $75 non-members

Journey back in time - wear period dress and experience work, play, and crafts from long ago. This popular camp gives children a taste of home life for the early settlers in the Valley. Children need a

sack lunch and water bottle.

History DetectivesAugust 6 - 10Ages 8 – 12Hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. $70 session for members, $75 non-membersDig up the dirt on archeology, take a walk through time

and find out what goes on behind the exhibits in a museum. Detectives discover a whole new, hands-on way to appreciate

history. Experienced and enthusiastic leaders make each camp an adventure in creativity, fun, and hands-on learning. Children need a sack lunch and water bottle.

Historic Deepwood Estate Events

1116 Mission Street SE

www.historicdeepwoodestate.org503-363-1825

First Saturday Tea & TourSaturday, August 4, 10 -11 a.m.$10, includes tour. Reservations are required.Savor a cup of tea with fresh scone to experience Historic Deepwood Estate as it is meant to be enjoyed. Tea followed by a tour of the house. This event fills quickly. Make your reservations today!

Cherry Jubilee – Dinner in the Garden & Silent Auction FundraiserFriday, August 10, 6 p.m.Enjoy live music, silent auction, and fabulous dinner in the beautiful gardens at Deepwood. An annual fundraiser for this historic home on the National Register of Historic Places. Call for ticket information and reservations.

Events at A.C. Gilbert’s Discovery Village

116 Marion Street NE503-371-3631www.acgilbert.org

Silly Summer Days: Birds of a FeatherFriday, August 3, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.It’s time to flock together as Turtle Ridge Wildlife Center and Pipe Dreams Aviary share some of their favorite feathered friends with us. Create bird-themed crafts to take home.

Silly Summer Days: Silly Science Friday, August 10, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.Enjoy some amazing experiments as we demonstrate the silly side of science, courtesy of Steve Spangler Science. Experiments include ‘Instant Hot Ice,’ ‘Cloud in a Bottle,’ ‘Instaworms,’ and much, much more!

Silly Summer Days: Fly AwayFriday, August 17, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.It’s a bird, it’s a plane…yes…it’s actually a plane! Create and test various styles of paper airplanes to see which work best and learn fun facts about flying.

Silly Summer Days: Something’s FishyFriday, August 24, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.It’s all about scales and fins, without the smell. Try to catch our magnetic fish, view live fish and learn about the native fish found in the Willamette River.

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BIG FREE Day!Sunday, August 26, noon–5 p.m.Everyone is free, all day! In honor of the Oregon State Fair, the children’s museum is offering a BIG free day. Bring your family and friends.

Salem’s Riverfront Carousel101 Front Street NE503-540-0374www.salemcarousel.orgRide Passes On Sale - SummerAugust 15 - 3150 rides for only $55 ($20 savings).Purchased as 2x 25 ride passes. Rides on passes do not expire.

Oregon State Fair's SOLV Neighborhood Cleanup

Saturday, August 4, 8 a.m. - noon Oregon State Fairgrounds2330 17th St. NE503-947-3312www.oregonstatefair.orgJoin us in an effort to support the adjoining neighbors to the Oregon State Fair with a volunteer SOLV cleanup. Volunteers are encouraged to apply. The event will begin at 8 a.m. on August 4 in the main parking lot of the Jackman Long Building.

Willamutt Strut Fun Run & Walk Saturday, August 4, 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Salem's Riverfront Park101 Front St. NE503-585-5900 x324www.willamettehumane.orgA 5K run, 5K walk, or 1-mile dash to benefit the animals at Willamette Humane Society. Includes vendor booths, activities, and contests. Dogs welcome on all courses!Enjoy a family and dog friendly outing on a flat and scenic course starting at the North Meadow of Salem’s Riverfront Park on August 4 at 8:30 a.m. Participants can choose one of three options: a non-competitive 5K fun run, 5K walk, or 1.5K walk. You’ll strut across the Union Street Railroad Bridge, around Wallace Marine Park and back. And because we’re Willamette Humane Society, your dog is welcome to strut too!

Participate as an individual or form a pack (team) of friends and family – the more the merrier! $25/person registration fee, and you can register online in advance or on the day of the event. Once you’ve finished the walk or run, stick around. We’ll have contests and games for you

and your four legged friend, plus vendor booths and door prizes. Maybe your dog will be this year’s WillaMutt!

All proceeds from this event will help Willamette Humane Society care for the homeless animals needing shelter and services this summer.

Riverfront Family FestSaturday, August 4, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.Salem's Riverfront Park101 Front St. NE503-585-5900 x324www.familybuildingblocks.org Get ready to enjoy interactive, hands-on activities while learning more about health and safety from over 50 local businesses and vendors.

Health & safety have never been this fun! Kids & parents learn about:• Healthy eating• Animal safety• Water safety• Health & hygiene• Fire safety• Bus safetyChildren enjoy a rare opportunity to sit in a fire engine and a Life Flight helicopter. All activities and food are provided free for your family to enjoy due to our generous sponsors.

Flight Deck's Hot August Flights Saturday, August 4, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Salem Airport near Flight Deck Restaurant2680 Aerial Way SE503-581-5721www.HotAugustFlights.comOutdoor BBQ, car show, airplane show, business booths, airplane rides all at the Salem Airport, near Flight Deck Restaurant. Free admission, family-friendly.

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NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS con’tAuthor Presentation and Book

Signing - Gerry Frank Tuesday, August 14, 7 pm Loucks Auditorium at Salem Public Library585 Liberty St. SE503-588-6052www.salemlibrary.orgThe Salem Public Library Foundation presents Gerry Frank, who will speak and sign copies of his most recent book, Gerry Frank's Oregon. Free and open to the public.

Attention Growers! Do you have corn coming out of your ear? Why not donate your extras to Hope Station.Hope Station Community Services, IncWarehouse: 2960 Pringle Road SE, Salem OR 97302Phone: 503-581-1480 Fax: 503-375-2621 E-mail: information.hopestation@gmail.com

Would you like to donate? Please call 503-886-9138

Bring your produce to our warehouse during our office hours to 2960 Pringle Road SE.Office Hours: Monday: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.Tuesday & Wednesday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.The office is also open during the volunteer and shopping days.Volunteer and Shopping: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.2nd and 4th Saturday: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

29th Annual Salem Electric 2012 Summer Concert Series

Thursday Evenings, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.West Salem Park, 265 Rosemont Ave NW, at the corner of Rosemont Ave NW & Plaza NWFor 2012, the West Salem Lions Club produces this FREE Thursday evening, Salem Electric Summer Concert Series The concerts will not be held if there is rain. There is no rain site this year. The West Salem Lions Club operates a concession stand that supports the concerts. You are also welcome to bring your picnic basket. NO alcoholic beverages in the park please. For more information, please contact the West Salem Lions Club at wslions@comcast.net

August 2Salem Big BandEnjoy swing from the 30s to today, played by this popular local group.

August 9J.T. and The TouristsEnjoy the show that gets everyone involved. Classic rock n’ roll from the 50s and 60s

August 16The Ivie Meziere BandEnjoy electric blues with some funk and rhythm n’ blues with this local group

Oregon State FairSee You There!August 24 –September 3www.oregonstatefair.orgWith more than 9,000 things to do, see, and taste, the 2012 Oregon State Fair is THE BIG event in Oregon (350,000 attended last year) featuring all our state’s best, with the fairgrounds becoming Oregon’s 2nd largest city.

Volunteer Opportunities The most talented, professional, courteous and friendly volunteers can be found at the Oregon State Fair! Join the fun! There are many areas in which your expertise can be used to help make this annual event something to remember. From staffing fair departments (Farm and Garden, Creative Living, Art, Photography, etc.), to customer service and hospitality, or working with some of the great competitions. 2012 volunteer application can be found at www.oregonstatefair.org/business-center/employment-and-volunteers.

Sunny Salem morning. Photo: Matthew Grimes

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Spontaneous CombustionSpontaneous combustion is a byproduct of spontaneous heating, a process by which combustible material increases in temperature without drawing heat from its surroundings. In other words, heat is developed from a chemical reaction within the material, which can eventually develop into a fire.

Information from the National Fire Protection Association estimates an average of more than 14,000 fires annually related to spontaneous combustion. These fires occur in homes, commercial buildings, vehicles, outside areas, and trash. Fires related to spontaneous combustion in the home are found many times in the garage or storage areas and most commonly involve oily rags as the item ignited.

Locally, our fire department has responded to 57 fires since 2002 that were determined to have been caused by chemical reactions and self heating such as spontaneous combustion. It is estimated these fires have caused more than $400,000 in property loss. Across the State of Oregon, spontaneous combustion was determined to be the cause of nearly 1100 fires from 2003 to 2011, with fire losses estimated in the tens of millions.

Prevention of spontaneous combustion fires begins with good housekeeping. Understanding the potential for self-heating of rags soiled with oils such as linseed oil and turpentine is a key step in eliminating these preventable fires. Rags that have absorbed oils should be kept in a well-covered metal can and thoroughly dried before collection or transport. Some woodworking stains and finishes are susceptible to spontaneous heating and manufactures’ instructions for cleanup and disposal must be followed to prevent fires.

For more information on this, or other prevention related topics, contact your Salem Fire Department at 503-588-6245 or visit us online at www.cityofsalem.net.

This fire at a repair garage in Salem (July 2012) was the result of oil soaked rags that self-heated and ignited. Photo: Salem Fire Department

Sunny Salem morning. Photo: Matthew Grimes

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2012 Summer / Fall Construction Project Information

Questions? Call: Tory Banford (503) 540-2445 Urban Development Department

Aumsville Highway - Road Widening & Utilities

The road widening project is necessary to accommodate a range of tra�c needs as future development occurs in the area. Stormwater improvements, sanitary sewer main extension and underground water main distribution are also included in the project. Funds for the project have been secured through the Oregon Department of Transportation Oregon Jobs and Transportation Act Grant, Development Fees, and Urban Renewal Tax Increment at around $6.1 Million. Utility work is scheduled to begin in August of 2012, with roadway improvements to follow beginning in the spring of 2013.

Wetlands Construction - Planting & Irrigation

Existing conditions at the Mill Creek Corporate Center would require businesses considering the area to identify and protect any wetlands on site. To alleviate this burden, the City of Salem and the Oregon Department of Administrative Services worked with state and federal agencies to mitigate for existing onsite wetlands through the construction of a 70 acre central wetland open space. Years of planning, site preparation, road, and other infrastructure improvement projects will now make it possible for a prospective business to begin construction at the Mill Creek Corporate Center around 180 days following site selection.

Excavation, grading and drainage improvements for the central open space were completed in November 2011. Piles of logs and wood debris that can be observed throughout the site will serve as habitat to support wildlife. Some �nal drainage improvements and planting of the open space with native vegetation will commence in the fall of 2012. The wetlands construction project is anticipated to cost around $3 Million, with up to $1.1 Million �nanced through a grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration, and the balance �nanced through Urban Renewal Tax Increment funds. The project is scheduled to be completed by June 2013. Irrigation of the new plants will continue for at least three summers to ensure their establishment.

Mill Creek Waterline Loop

Construction of approximately 10,000 linear feet of 18 inch and 24 inch waterline to improve water �ow to the Mill Creek Corporate Center and southeast Salem. The project will cost around $750 Thousand and will be funded through a grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and Urban Renewal Area Tax Increment funds. The �rst phase of the project was completed in 2010 and the remainder is scheduled for a December 2012 completion.

City of Salem Non Discrimination - SRC 97

It is the City of Salem’s policy to assure that no person shall be discriminated against on the grounds of race, religion, color, sex, marital status, familial status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and source of income, as provided by Salem Revised Code Chapter 97. The City of Salem also fully complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and related statutes and regulations, in all programs and activities.

Es la política de la Ciudad de Salem asegurar que ninguna persona estará discriminada por motivos de raza, religión, color, sexo, estado civil, situación familiar, origen nacional, edad, discapacidad mental o física, orientación sexual, identidad de género ni fuente de ingresos, de acuerdo con el Capítulo 97 del Código Revisado de Salem. La Ciudad de Salem también cumple plenamente con el Título VI del Acta de Derechos Civiles de 1964, y los estatutos y reglamentos relacionados, en todos los programas y actividades. Si necesita ayuda para comprender esta información, por favor llame 503-588-6178.

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Parklines continued from page 3 Saturday, August 20, 2012, 7-11 p.m.—Volunteer at the free evening movie, Madagascar, at Riverfront Park Monday, August 27, 2012, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Volunteer for headstone straightening and repairs, moss removal, and vine pulling at Pioneer Cemetery

Awesome Park Volunteers Volunteers from Northeast Neighbors volunteered to place new fall material on the playground at Englewood Park. Partners from Salem First Baptist Church have continued their Volunteer Saturdays beautifying Marion Square Park. The trees have been limbed the plant beds weeded! Cherry City Derby Girls resurfaced the trail around Blue Gill Slough at Cascades Gateway Park. Lansing neighbors weeded plant beds at Eastgate Basin and purchased the bark that they spread over the cleared beds. After their work day, they held a picnic to celebrate the installation of a new security light and newly beautified park! Volunteers assisted with a playground build and trail resurfacing at Orchard Heights Park. Salem First Church of the Nazarene 6th graders scraped and sanded picnic tables and benches to prepare them for fresh paint at Englewood Park. Relevant Life Church members rebuilt a trail at Bush Park. The old trail was a soggy hog fuel trail, it is now a sturdy gravel trail! Volunteers from Sherman, Sherman, Johnnie & Hoyt Attorneys office painted a truck load of new picnic tables.

Park Project Austin Johnson planned, built, and installed an information kiosk at Bryan Johnston Park. This was Austin’s Eagle Scout project.

Austin Johnson and fellow Boy Scouts. Photo: Parks