Old Glory donation
From left, Salem city street department foreman Jim Phillis and city Service/Safety Director Ken Kenst accept a donation of 15 U.S. flags for the downtown light poles from Salem AMVETS Post 45 Finance Officer Larry Hively and Commander Dick Paulini. Kenst offered thanks for the flags, which the AMVETS secured from U.S. Rep. Bill Johnson’s office. The nylon flags were made in America and will replace flags the city turned over to the AMVETS for proper retirement. (Salem News photo by Mary Ann Greier)