South Salem Transit Center Project Update

 

 

Patriot Day Banner to be Displayed at Salem's Civic Center

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: September 4, 2014
CONTACT PERSON: Mike Gotterba, Public Information Officer
City of Salem
503-588-6347, mgotterba@cityofsalem.net

Patriot Day Banner to be Displayed at Salem's Civic Center

 

As part of a multi-year exchange program with the U.S. Navy, the City of Salem will be displaying a Patriot Day Banner at the Salem Civic Center for three days from September 10 - 12, 2014.

The banner, otherwise known as the Flag of Honor, is created from the names of those who perished in the terrorist attacks of 9/11. The 20' by 30' banner was presented to the City of Salem at the September 9, 2013 Salem City Council meeting by Lieutenant Kelsey from the USS John C. Stennis, which is a Nimitz-class aircraft supercarrier whose home port is Bremerton, Washington.

 

Following the presentation, the City of Salem displayed the banner at the Civic Center as part of the 2013 Patriot Day remembrance.

On Wednesday, September 10, through Friday, September 12, the banner display will be visible and open to the public in the atrium area of the Vern Miller Civic Center, located at 555 Liberty Street SE, in Salem, Oregon. After this year's display, the banner will be returned to the USS John C. Stennis to be flown onboard ship during active service. During its time aboard ship, the banner will be signed by the men and women serving on the carrier and then will be returned to the City of Salem prior to the 15th anniversary of 9/11 in 2016 for permanent care.

The banner was purchased in 2013 with generous donations from Kelly Broomall of Gresham, Oregon and the Patriot Day Field of Flags Committee.

 

 

 

COMMUNITY YARD SALE!

 

 

2000 & 2155 Robins Lane SE

Saturday, September 13, 2014

9:00 am to 5:00 pm

 

HUGE community yard sale.  Come and get it!

 

SALEM PUBLIC WORKS STAFF WORK TO ENSURE WATER QUALITY

SALEM PUBLIC WORKS STAFF WORK TO ENSURE WATER QUALITY

 

 

News Release from City of Salem

Posted on FlashAlert: August 8th, 2014 8:41 AM

 

Salem Public Works Department staff monitored water contamination developments in Toledo, Ohio, and Lincoln City, Oregon, with interest this week, as a toxic algae bloom restricted use of drinking water in both cities. Algae blooms are also known to occur in Detroit Lake and the North Santiam River, Salem's water source. This toxin is produced by several types of blue-green algae that are typically present in the reservoir.

 

The Public Works Department has maintained a reservoir and river sampling program for the last four years to monitor for algae blooms and potential toxic blooms. Staff is typically at Detroit Reservoir and on the North Santiam River several times a week during the summer months, when algal blooms are likely to occur. As a result of the monitoring program, staff has identified the presence of frequent, but low levels of algal toxins, in the reservoir this summer. During routine water sampling last week, extremely small amounts of the toxin were found in the North Santiam River for the first time this summer.

 

The water treatment process was changed to address the issue. Samples of the finished drinking water were taken at the same time and no toxin was found in the water delivered to Salem residents.

 

Public Works staff developed a different process to address drinking water treatment when substances of this nature are found in the river. The enhanced water treatment process establishes multiple barriers to prevent algae from entering the City's treatment works at Geren Island. Instead of applying river water directly to the main treatment filters, as we typically do, water is instead pumped from wells on the island and is applied to an initial filter that captures any algae that may still be present. This pre filtered water is then applied to the main treatment filters for its normal filtration process. When operating in this mode, water production is limited compared to normal operations; however, no special conservation measures are needed at this time.

 

There are no federal standards for algal toxins but the Oregon Health Authority follows the World Health Organization limit of six parts per billion as a guideline for recreational health advisories for water bodies and one part per billion for drinking water supplies.

 

Salem staff share the results of all water sampling with the Oregon Health Authority and the U.S. Forest Service. Oregon Health Authority is the decision making authority for recreational water use advisories. The Oregon Health Authority Drinking Water Program is responsible for public notifications when drinking water supplies are affected.

 

No sample of Salem's finished drinking water has ever been found to contain any algal toxin based on analytical test results.

Contact Info:

Lacey Goeres, Water Quality Supervisor

City of Salem Public Works Department

503-361-2224, lgoeres@cityofsalem.net

 

 

Sumpter Parent Club Agenda

Sumpter Parent Club Agenda

May 13, 2014, 4:00pm

 

1. Welcome and Introductions

 

2. Approval of April Minutes

 

3. Treasurer’s Report

 

4. School Report -Ms. Prats - Technology update-Ipad campaign

 

5. Committee Reports

*Boxtops-$874.76 check mailed out 4/15/14

*Yearbook- We will start selling yearbooks the day of the BBQ June 4th thru June 12th

*Spring Soc Hop/Basket Raffle/Auction Night May 16th

 

7. Funds Requests

 

8. Election for Executive Committee board members for 2014-15

8. Other business

 

 

 

Movies in the Park at Riverfront Park

MOVIES IN THE PARK AT RIVERFRONT PARK

News Release from City of Salem
Posted on FlashAlert: April 28th, 2014 1:13 PM

In cooperation with The Shutterbug, the City of Salem's summer "Movies in the Park" season begins at dusk on Saturday, July 12, 2014, with the Showing of "Top Gun."

This summer's movie scheduled includes the following:

* July 12-Top Gun, 1986, PG-13, 110 minutes
* July 19-Ferris Bueller's Day Off, 1986, PG-13, 103 minutes
* August 9-Hairspray, 2007, PG, 120 minutes
* August 23-Despicable Me 2, 2013, PG, 98 minutes
* August 30-Frozen, 2013, PG, 106 minutes

Attendees should bring blankets, low back chairs, and snacks. No alcohol is permitted.

Parking is provided in the Carousel parking lot and at the north end of Riverfront Park (enter off Union Street NE.

There is no charge to attend; however, donations are suggested.

Volunteers interested in assisting with these events should contact Tibby Larson, Volunteer Coordinator, at 503-589-2197.

Contact Info:
Becky George, Recreation Supervisor
City of Salem Public Works Department
503-588-6261, bgeorge@cityofsalem.net

Sumpter Parent Club Meeting Agenda

Hello~

Attached is April's meeting agenda. Our next meeting is next Tuesday April 8th at 4pm. Childcare is provided and we look forward to seeing you there.

 

Jennifer Koenig

Sumpter Parent Club President

 Parent Club Agenda April 2014