 City of Salem recognizes the late Betty Starr
The City of Salem council recognized the late Betty Starr at their board meeting last week, by presenting a plaque to her husband and children. Starr was elected to represent her district on the council beginning in January, but lost her battle to cancer before she could begin her term. Warren Jones was selected to serve in her place. Here, Mayor David presents Betty's husband, Malcolm, with the plaque as their children, Lana Sullivan, Joey Starr and Robin Hollen, look on.
Airport being maintained while plans continue for the new facility
In hopes of bringing jobs to Washington County and improving the lives of residents, the Board of Aviation Commissioners continues to make improvements to the Salem Municipal Airport.
Lowell DePoy, a contracted manager of the airport, gave a report at the city council meeting last Monday, stating many of the improvements that have been made at the facility. DePoy said he does as much maintenance as he can around the facility by himself, trying to save the airport money. Some of the improvements made include cleaning up hanger spaces, reattaching and securing the metal roof, fixing smoke detectors, cleaning offices, installing and painting window trim in all the offices, making the restrooms clean and operational, replacing the flag and furnace filters.
The airport also has a refrigerator, microwave, coffee pot and a television so those who fly in and out have a place to grab a snack, a cup of coffee or to just relax.
DePoy had more than 40 improvements that have been made in the past year and has more on his list to do, including holding an open house for the public, bringing back aviation days and aggressively renting more hangers and office space. Read More on this Story
Senior Center Events Calendar for January 2012
Provided below is a link to the Senior Center Events Calendar. View the calendar and stay active this January.
Senior Center January 2012 Activities Calendar (pdf)
Elizabeth Street Park Receives New Playground Equipment
New playground equipment has been added to Elizabeth Street Park in Salem along with an additional basketball court. Elizabeth Street Park
also includes a picnic table and volleyball court. Elizabeth Street Park is located at corner of Elizabeth Street and East Market Street.
See photo in gallery.
City of Salem to get new street signs in 2012
Replacing every street sign within the city limits may not seem like a big task to some, but considering there are 350 stop signs alone, it’s a job that was giving Mayor David Bower nightmares.
The Federal Highway Safety administration has required that all street signs be replaced by the year 2015. The new signs are high intensity, making them easier to see at night, and the new poles are breakaway.
“They tell you that you have to do it, but they don’t tell you how to pay for it,” said Bower.
He said he knew the cost would be in the thousands and with the city already running on a tight budget, he didn’t know where they were going to come up with the money to pay for it.
That’s when some employees sprang into action. (Read more on this story)
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