Comments for South Gateway Neighborhood Association http://sgna.us/blog Wed, 12 Jan 2011 15:30:46 -0800 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 Comment on Should residents be allowed to raise up to 5 chickens inside the city limits? by Paris Wulf http://sgna.us/blog/2009/01/24/raising-chickens-inside-the-city-limits/comment-page-1/#comment-7927 Paris Wulf Wed, 12 Jan 2011 15:30:46 +0000 http://sgna.us/blog/?p=77#comment-7927 Excellent Blog. Excellent Blog.

]]> Comment on Should residents be allowed to raise up to 5 chickens inside the city limits? by Car Shippers http://sgna.us/blog/2009/01/24/raising-chickens-inside-the-city-limits/comment-page-1/#comment-7787 Car Shippers Thu, 06 Jan 2011 21:14:27 +0000 http://sgna.us/blog/?p=77#comment-7787 I've always enjoyed your blog. You are great with the fresh new content you consistently post. I’ve always enjoyed your blog. You are great with the fresh new content you consistently post.

]]> Comment on Should Salem City Council allow development of the former Battle Creek property? by John Shepard http://sgna.us/blog/2009/04/07/develop-battle-creek-property/comment-page-1/#comment-7181 John Shepard Fri, 10 Dec 2010 15:57:38 +0000 http://sgna.us/blog/?p=408#comment-7181 <abbr title="">Flooding in SGNA - Maybe?<abbr title=""> Hi Neighbors. This is not a Chicken Little 'The sky is falling' message, but it is a cautionary suggestion. Forecasters are calling for both warm temperatures and more rain. The Battle Creek Basin is getting to a saturated state. The creeks are about one and a half feet below flood stage. I have been watching the rainfall and the creek rise. For every inch and a half of rain we get the creek rises about a foot. The streams can handle another inch or two of rain fall. If we get the 4 inches predicted for this weekend we could see Battle Creek overflow it's banks. The problem is made worse by rainfall and debris in the streams. So be alert as you cross the creeks and or walk in our new city park. Please share the information with your newer neighbors who may not be aware of the flooding risks of our Battle Creek watershed. Stay safe, stay dry and have a Merry Christmas -- John Shepard, COmprehensive Plan Supporters, "COPS" a non profit group who worked to save 53 acres of Battle Creek Golf course for a Community Park. Flooding in SGNA – Maybe?

Hi Neighbors.
This is not a Chicken Little ‘The sky is falling’ message, but it is a cautionary suggestion.

Forecasters are calling for both warm temperatures and more rain. The Battle Creek Basin is getting to a saturated state. The creeks are about one and a half feet below flood stage.

I have been watching the rainfall and the creek rise. For every inch and a half of rain we get the creek rises about a foot. The streams can handle another inch or two of rain fall. If we get the 4 inches predicted for this weekend we could see Battle Creek overflow it’s banks. The problem is made worse by rainfall and debris in the streams. So be alert as you cross the creeks and or walk in our new city park.

Please share the information with your newer neighbors who may not be aware of the flooding risks of our Battle Creek watershed.

Stay safe, stay dry and have a Merry Christmas

–
John Shepard, COmprehensive Plan Supporters, “COPS”

a non profit group who worked to save 53 acres of Battle Creek Golf course for a Community Park.

]]> Comment on Posting Guidelines by John Shepard http://sgna.us/blog/2009/04/01/posting-guidelines/comment-page-1/#comment-7180 John Shepard Fri, 10 Dec 2010 15:52:15 +0000 http://sgna.us/blog/?p=394#comment-7180 <a href="" title="Battle Creek Flooding - MAYBE" rel="nofollow"> 8AM 12/10/2010 Hi Neighbors. This is not a Chicken Little 'The sky is falling' message, but it is a cautionary suggestion. Forecasters are calling for both warm temperatures and more rain. The Battle Creek Basin is getting to a saturated state. The creeks are about one and a half feet below flood stage. I have been watching the rainfall and the creek rise. For every inch and a half of rain we get the creek rises about a foot. The streams can handle another inch or two of rain fall. If we get the 4 inches predicted for this weekend we could see Battle Creek overflow it's banks - again. The problem is made worst by rainfall and debris in the streams. So be alert as you cross the creeks and or enjoy a walk in our new city park. Share the information with your newer neighbors who may not be aware of the flooding risks of our Battle Creek watershed. Stay safe, stay dry and have a Merry Christmas -- John Shepard, COmprehensive Plan Supporters, "COPS" a non profit group who worked to save 53 acres of Battle Creek Golf course for a Community Park.
8AM 12/10/2010

Hi Neighbors.
This is not a Chicken Little ‘The sky is falling’ message, but it is a cautionary suggestion.

Forecasters are calling for both warm temperatures and more rain. The Battle Creek Basin is getting to a saturated state. The creeks are about one and a half feet below flood stage.

I have been watching the rainfall and the creek rise. For every inch and a half of rain we get the creek rises about a foot. The streams can handle another inch or two of rain fall. If we get the 4 inches predicted for this weekend we could see Battle Creek overflow it’s banks – again. The problem is made worst by rainfall and debris in the streams. So be alert as you cross the creeks and or enjoy a walk in our new city park.

Share the information with your newer neighbors who may not be aware of the flooding risks of our Battle Creek watershed.

Stay safe, stay dry and have a Merry Christmas

–
John Shepard, COmprehensive Plan Supporters, “COPS”

a non profit group who worked to save 53 acres of Battle Creek Golf course for a Community Park.

]]> Comment on Should residents be allowed to raise up to 5 chickens inside the city limits? by Pura Duffek http://sgna.us/blog/2009/01/24/raising-chickens-inside-the-city-limits/comment-page-1/#comment-7163 Pura Duffek Thu, 09 Dec 2010 11:25:51 +0000 http://sgna.us/blog/?p=77#comment-7163 Lengthy ago i purchased an Chicken House that was flat packed and spent Saturday morning putting it together. Should you be thinking to build a hen house, why not consider investing in a pre-fabricated chicken house kit for the same price as buying the materials to make your own private? This can save you time and effort and headache and you won?t have any doubt in showing your folks the finished work Lengthy ago i purchased an Chicken House that was flat packed and spent Saturday morning putting it together. Should you be thinking to build a hen house, why not consider investing in a pre-fabricated chicken house kit for the same price as buying the materials to make your own private? This can save you time and effort and headache and you won?t have any doubt in showing your folks the finished work

]]> Comment on Should residents be allowed to raise up to 5 chickens inside the city limits? by Dynee http://sgna.us/blog/2009/01/24/raising-chickens-inside-the-city-limits/comment-page-1/#comment-7003 Dynee Wed, 24 Nov 2010 09:38:16 +0000 http://sgna.us/blog/?p=77#comment-7003 Salem, Oregon will finally allow backyard chickens effective Jan. 1, 2011. For details of the ordinance, click the link below. <a href="http://www.salemchickens.com/Salems_Ordinance.doc" rel="nofollow">Salem's Chicken Ordinance</a> Salem, Oregon will finally allow backyard chickens effective Jan. 1, 2011.

For details of the ordinance, click the link below.

Salem’s Chicken Ordinance

]]> Comment on Kuebler Improvements by Councilor T.J. Sullivan http://sgna.us/blog/2010/04/23/kuebler-improvements/comment-page-1/#comment-6696 Councilor T.J. Sullivan Mon, 25 Oct 2010 22:22:29 +0000 http://sgna.us/blog/?p=1655#comment-6696 Hi Joni, Due to the street classification and number of cars who use that street, speed bumps will be difficult. I will alert the police and have them position some motorcycle officers there. This approach has been very effective to curbing speeding on other roads like Barnes and Mildred. tjs Hi Joni,

Due to the street classification and number of cars who use that street, speed bumps will be difficult. I will alert the police and have them position some motorcycle officers there. This approach has been very effective to curbing speeding on other roads like Barnes and Mildred.

tjs

]]> Comment on Kuebler Improvements by John Shepard http://sgna.us/blog/2010/04/23/kuebler-improvements/comment-page-1/#comment-6692 John Shepard Mon, 25 Oct 2010 15:51:40 +0000 http://sgna.us/blog/?p=1655#comment-6692 Hey Joni, Not sure where this will go but I had a pleasant conversation with a Salem Police Corporal responsible for Traffic Control this morning. He said he will try and locate one of the new Salem Driver Watch your Speed/Reader boards on Baxter - near the Friends Church. He will encourage the patrols in the area to make a few more frequent trips down Baxter to watch for speeding drivers and encourage safe use of our streets. Hope this helps to make a difference. Best wishes. John Shepard, President InfoSGNA@gmail.com COPS – Comprehensive Plan Supporters, (The reason Battle Creek Golf Course was saved and will become a Community Park) Hey Joni,
Not sure where this will go but I had a pleasant conversation with a Salem Police Corporal responsible for Traffic Control this morning. He said he will try and locate one of the new Salem Driver Watch your Speed/Reader boards on Baxter – near the Friends Church. He will encourage the patrols in the area to make a few more frequent trips down Baxter to watch for speeding drivers and encourage safe use of our streets.

Hope this helps to make a difference.
Best wishes.
John Shepard, President
InfoSGNA@gmail.com

COPS – Comprehensive Plan Supporters,
(The reason Battle Creek Golf Course was saved and will become a Community Park)

]]> Comment on Kuebler Improvements by John Shepard http://sgna.us/blog/2010/04/23/kuebler-improvements/comment-page-1/#comment-6691 John Shepard Mon, 25 Oct 2010 14:54:55 +0000 http://sgna.us/blog/?p=1655#comment-6691 Hi Joni, Very sorry for the loss of your beloved pets. You ask how to get action. You can request it of SGNA and given some time it will go through the process. ( here is a link to a recent action by SGAN http://www.cityofsalem.net/Departments/CommunityDevelopment/NeighborhoodEnhancementDivision/neighbor/associations/Documents/minutes/sgateway.pdf) You can contact your City Councilor (TJ Sullivan Ward 4 Councilor Email: tjsullivan@cityofsalem.net Phone: 503-399-7804 Term Expires: December 31, 2010 Address: 555 Liberty St SE, Room 220, Salem OR 97301,) The City Public Works office or non profits like COPS. Believing this is a transportation issue, I have sent a message to the Transportation Services Manager, Mr Mark Becktel regarding the issue. I was a neighbor when the issue of speed bumps was decided as the solution for the speeding on Baxter. (There is a long history.) I will post any information I learn for you here. If you would like a direct communication send me your email address Best wishes. John Shepard, President InfoSGNA@gmail.com COPS - Comprehensive Plan Supporters, (The reason Battle Creek Golf Course was saved and will become a Community Park) Hi Joni,
Very sorry for the loss of your beloved pets.

You ask how to get action. You can request it of SGNA and given some time it will go through the process. ( here is a link to a recent action by SGAN http://www.cityofsalem.net/Departments/CommunityDevelopment/NeighborhoodEnhancementDivision/neighbor/associations/Documents/minutes/sgateway.pdf)

You can contact your City Councilor (TJ Sullivan Ward 4 Councilor
Email: tjsullivan@cityofsalem.net
Phone: 503-399-7804
Term Expires: December 31, 2010
Address: 555 Liberty St SE, Room 220, Salem OR 97301,)

The City Public Works office or non profits like COPS. Believing this is a transportation issue, I have sent a message to the Transportation Services Manager, Mr Mark Becktel regarding the issue.

I was a neighbor when the issue of speed bumps was decided as the solution for the speeding on Baxter. (There is a long history.)

I will post any information I learn for you here.

If you would like a direct communication send me your email address

Best wishes.
John Shepard, President
InfoSGNA@gmail.com

COPS – Comprehensive Plan Supporters,
(The reason Battle Creek Golf Course was saved and will become a Community Park)

]]> Comment on Kuebler Improvements by ajthomas http://sgna.us/blog/2010/04/23/kuebler-improvements/comment-page-1/#comment-6530 ajthomas Fri, 01 Oct 2010 23:42:56 +0000 http://sgna.us/blog/?p=1655#comment-6530 HOW CAN WE, WHO LIVE ON BAXTER RD, FROM SUNNYSIDE TO COMMERCIAL STEET, GET A SPEED BUMB?? DO WE NEED SIGNATURES, COMPLAINTS?? WE NEED HELP BADLY. SINCE THEY REPAYED OUR STREET THE CARS ARE FASTER THEN EVER AND I HAVE LIVED HERE FOR 14 YEARS. WE JUST LOST 2 LOVED CATS HIT BY CARS IN THE LAST MONTH. PLEASE HELP!! WE ARE IN FEAR FOR OUR CHILDREN AND PETS LIVES. I COULD GO ON ABOUT THIS DANGEROUS SITUATION, BUT IT WOULD READ LIKE A BOOK!! THANK YOU, JONI HOW CAN WE, WHO LIVE ON BAXTER RD, FROM SUNNYSIDE TO COMMERCIAL STEET, GET A SPEED BUMB?? DO WE NEED SIGNATURES, COMPLAINTS?? WE NEED HELP BADLY. SINCE THEY REPAYED OUR STREET THE CARS ARE FASTER THEN EVER AND I HAVE LIVED HERE FOR 14 YEARS. WE JUST LOST 2 LOVED CATS HIT BY CARS IN THE LAST MONTH. PLEASE HELP!! WE ARE IN FEAR FOR OUR CHILDREN AND PETS LIVES. I COULD GO ON ABOUT THIS DANGEROUS SITUATION, BUT IT WOULD READ LIKE A BOOK!! THANK YOU, JONI

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