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VOLUME XII ISSUE V | june 2013

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West Salem Neighborhood

WEST SALEM NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION

Interim President & Secretary | Rick Henterly 412-855-3727 rwhenterly@gmail.com Treasurer | Greg Levoniuk 971-0699 glevoniuk@gmail.com Newsletter + Website | Apryl Roland 782-7805 aprylroland@gmail.com

Board of Advisors

Jeff Failing Dennis Wiggins

Thomas Meadows Irma Jackson

Alan Johansson Joann Reed

N e w s l e t t e r

UPCOMING EVENTS

June 4

West Salem Neighborhood Association Meeting

Christ Moravian Fellowship Hall

Please Come! | 7p

June 11 West Salem Civic Club Meeting

Annual homemade ice cream contest & social

Civic Club Facility | 7p

June 16 Father’s Day

June 16

Music in the park Aubrey shamel

Granville park | 6:-8p

June 23 Nature walk

Salem creek Greenway | 2-4p

June 24 Bulky item pickup

Police Non-Emergency | 773-7700

CityLink | 727-8000 or 311

Building Permits | 727-2625 | Scott Frye

Zoning Inspections | 727-2830

Monty Sprinkle

Sanitation/Trash | 727-8000

Housing Issues | 734-1270 | Amy Lanier

Forsyth Co. Animal Control | 703-2490

Hispanic Human Resources | 727-8000

Adolfo Briceno

Landlord/Tenant Issues | 727-8000

John Floyd

ONTACTS

C I T Y

P a r a d i n g A r o u n d West Salem participates in Winston-Salem’s Centennial Celebration with a float in the parade on May 11.

A big THANK YOU to Sprigg Parker and Julie Hajny for co-chairing this event!

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Around Town

Sa l ute ! The NC Wine Ce lebrat ion June 1 Downtown Winston-salem | 4th St Cobb lestone Farmers Market June 8 | all Saturdays | 9a-12p Old salem Shops at O ld Sa lem Summer S idewa l k Sa le June 14 & 15 | 10a-5p Old salem

W inston-Sa lem Cyc l i ng C lass i c June 16 | 12-6p Marshall St & Salem Ave are part of route www.winstonsalemcycling.com Exoske leton Adventure june 22 | 11a & 2p Children’s Museum Bead ing Bas ics C lass June 20 | 6-8p Bubbling Well Bead & Tea Bar Old Salem

Nature Wa l k A l ong Sa lem Creek | Gateway Env i r onmenta l I n i t i a t i ve 4th Sunday of each Month | 2-4p Meet @ Family Services Parking Lot

Oregano Potato Casserole by Barbara Stewart 2 ! cups mashed potatoes(with milk) 1cup small curd cottage cheese ! cup sour cream 3 eggs, separated

! teaspoon seasoned salt 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano or 2 teaspoons dried oregano 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried parsley

1. In a large bowl, combine potatoes, cottage cheese, sour cream, egg yolks, oregano, parsley and seasoned salt

2. In a mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form, fold into potato mixture. 3. Transfer to a lightly greased 2 ! quart baking dish. Dot with butter 4. Bake, uncovered at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until lightly browned.

Serves 6-8.

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I r m a ’ s R e c i p e s

Oregano is a hardy perennial herb that is related to the mint family. It can grow to 2 feet tall or can be used as a ground cover. Like mint, this herb can be invasive. To control it’s spread you can try to plant it in a bucket with the bottom cut out. It loves full sun and well-drained soil. Plants may be started from seeds or cuttings. Cuttings seem to produce more flavorful plants than those started from seeds. Oregano is typically used in Italian, Mediterranean or Mexican dishes. It complements dishes that have tomatoes, eggplant or any kind of meat. Try sprinkling it on scrambled eggs or adding it to dressings for a change in taste. Drying oregano is easy. Cut it before the sun gets hot during the summer so that the oils in the plant aren’t evaporated. You may hang it away from the direct sun or lay it out on a screen to air dry. Grind and store the dried herb in a glass jar or container.

It’s garden time! Irma will feature an herb each month for you to grow and use for cooking.

Music in the park is back! Grab a neighbor, grab a friend. Join us for another evening concert in West Salem.

Granville Park

Potluck

Sunday, June 16

6-8p

Aubrey Shamel is a singer/songwriter with a soulful , earnest and unique voice whose pop/country songs wil l have you singing along!

A u b r e y s h a m e l

Music In the park

West Salem Neighborhood Monthly Meeting | Tuesday, June 4th 7pm Christ Moravian Fellowship Hall Please come!

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I have been working closely with Keith Finch (City Vegetation) and Connie Curtis (City Dot) to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to address the issues raised in our meeting with the owners of the Royal Inn, specifically regarding the Green St. bridge, Green/Broad sidewalk, and the vegetation surrounding both. To date, Mr Finch's crew has trimmed the vegetation in question and will be checking it frequently. Mr. Finch is also reaching out to BB&T Ballpark to see if they are willing to remove the Leyland cypress trees from their end of the bridge and replace them with something more passable and inviting to pedestrians and cyclists. Ms. Curtis is communicating directly with NCDOT to find out exactly what modifications the state will permit the city to make to the bridge. At the moment the tentative plan is to remove the orange barricades from either end, pressure wash the graffiti, and install bollards and or large landscaped concrete planters to prevent vehicle thru traffic. I met yesterday with the owners of the Royal Inn again and toured their site, discussing their concerns. They have already gotten estimates to make the pertinent repairs to the fence. At the suggestion of Capt Masencup and Atty Andrews, I have formed a committee to continue our forward momentum. Rick Henterly, Mike Foltz, Vernetta Cockerham, and Lindsay Snyder have all agreed to serve during these initial stages. We will continue reaching out to property owners and residents around N. Green as we progress.

Royal Inn Update

By Brandon Vickers

All updates can be found on our website:

http://alturl.com/9q393

What can run but never walks, has a mouth but never talks, has a head but never weeps, has a bed but never sleeps?

Answer on page 4.

Newsletter Deliverer Needed Spaugh Street from Bank to Wachovia Beaumont Street from Franklin to Apple Short route, only about 20 newsletters total. Email westsalemnews@gmail.com or call Apryl @ 782.7805.

West Salem Civic Club Don’t miss the Annual Homemade Ice Cream Contest & Social! When: Tuesday, June 11

Time: 7p Where: West Salem Civic Club Facility

Bulky Item Pickup June 24th You can place unwanted items to be disposed of no more than 3 days before collection on your curb for the city to collect. Accepted Items: carpet, appliances, furniture, mattresses, etc. Unaccepted Items: electronic waste, yard waste, wood, lumber, building material, glass, tires, car parts, paint, oil drums, cement, rocks and hazardous or infectious waste.

Tending the Sidewalks

Eight years ago my wife and I decided to make the West Salem Neighborhood our home. We were drawn to the area because of the historic homes and the proximity to downtown. One of our favorite activities is walking our streets for exercise and relaxation. The sidewalks are essential in making walking and running possible in our neighborhood.

After reading about the Royal Inn Meeting from the May newsletter concerning the density of vegetation around the sidewalks and under the footbridge near the hotel, I was reminded of the upkeep of the sidewalks throughout West Salem. While most sidewalks in our neighborhood are well maintained, there are some areas that could be improved. Anytime pedestrians have to duck under tree limbs or leave the sidewalk because of overgrown vegetation, it becomes a nuisance and a possible a safety issue.

It is evident from reading the neighborhood newsletter that residents want to make this a great place to live. Every resident and landlord plays a part in the upkeep of our sidewalks and curbs. If everyone will make sure their sidewalk is clear, our neighborhood streets will look more welcoming to residents and less welcoming to crime.

Charlie Wilkins

Letter to the Editor

Send your letters to: westsalemnews@gmail.com

GARDEN o f t h e w e e k

It has begun! Look for the sign to pop up in your yard on Sunday mornings and make sure you read the instructions on the back. Each recipient chooses the next one! Good luck! For more pictures:

www.facebook.com/WestSalemGardens

918 Academy St 934 Franklin St

713West St

Classifieds are offered free to West Salem neighbors (up to 3 consecutive months) wishing to sell personal items. Business advertisements are paid advertisements billed at the standard

rates.

Wanted

A garden shed for the West Salem Community Garden - Call Jeff 336.785.2152

For Sale

All For Sale Items From Leslie, Call (336)777-0012

· Stainless steel double kitchen sink, good condition (no dents). Also good for utility room, greenhouse. $35 · Rabbit/ferret/guinea pig Indoor cage – Top of the line 42”x 24”x16” exercise area, on wheels with easily removable 5” slide-out tray, grid floor, water bottle, ramp and loft. $40 ($90 new) · Rabbit/ferret/guinea pig Outdoor Cage – white cage without a bottom, horizontal grid; top and sides only (with tight doors) for placing on grass/clover so critter can graze safely in shade. $20 · Wheely picnic basket /pack for outdoor events. Large wheels for bumpy terrain, stands by itself, blue canvas with zipper pockets holds ice packs, bottles, large meal. Reusable plates, glasses, cloth napkins & metal dining ware included. Bungie cords part of design for adding blanket etc. $20 · Contemporary hanging chandelier with single large globe, tiffany-like panels of clear class, cord and plug. Can work with a dimmer. $25

Birdbath stand (heavy duty plastic column 30" tall) $5

For Rent

Civic Club- space available for events, parties, meetings, etc. 1,800 sqft. of meeting space, commercial-style kitchen, two bathrooms & adequate parking on 2! acres. Ideal for many activities. Discount rates for Club members. E-mail westsalemcivicclub@gmail.com for info.

West Salem Classifieds

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Christ Moravian Church Visit us on Sundays

Sunday School 10 AM

Worship 11 AM

To learn more about our congregation visit:

christmoravianchurch.org

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