THE CITY OF SALEM ANNOUNCES SNAPP - NEW APPLICATION FOR SALEM'S NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONS

THE CITY OF SALEM ANNOUNCES SNAPP - NEW APPLICATION FOR SALEM'S NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONS

News Release from City of Salem
Posted on FlashAlert: September 16th, 2014 4:54 PM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: September 16, 2014
CONTACT PERSONS: Brady Rogers
City of Salem
Community Development Department
Neighborhood Enhancement Division
503-588-6421, x7408
jbrogers@cityofsalem.net

The City of Salem Announces SNApp
New Application for Salem's Neighborhood Associations

The City of Salem is pleased to announce the Salem Neighborhood Association Application (SNApp) created by our Information Technology Department. Staff has devised an app that provides convenient access to neighborhood association information from mobile devices and desktop computers.

The app provides easy access to maps that display neighborhood association borders and locations. Using the app you can determine the neighborhood association you live in, sign up to receive materials from that neighborhood association, and access contact information for that association's leaders, City Councilor, and Neighborhood Services staff that support them.

Upcoming meeting times and dates are available, along with current agendas, and minutes from previous meetings.

To install the app on your device, go to www.cityofsalem.net and click on the "Salem Neighborhood Application (SNApp)" link under the "City Highlights" section, which will take you to the SNApp home page. You can also use the "How Do I...Find" menu and click on the "Neighborhood Association (SNApp)" quick link which takes you to the Neighborhood Associations page where the SNApp icon and link to the application's home page.

Once on the SNApp home page you may be prompted to follow instructions to add the SNApp shortcut to your device's home screen, or you can simply "pin" the SNApp shortcut to your home screen. Additional instructions on how to use SNApp can be found by clicking on the "?" icon on the SNApp home page.

 

Cherriot's Moving Forward

www.cherriots.org/movingforward

 

South Salem Transit Center Project Update

 

 

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

Downloadable file: Patriot_Banner_Sept_10_2013.jpg

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