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Here are a few photos that Carrie Cox took at The Salem's Farmers Market and Longwood Park.

If you would like to submit a photo, send it to news@sosalem.com.

Companion Pet Care Clinic is coordinating a “Santa Claws and Holiday Paws” pet food drive.  Donations are being accepted at several locations through Wednesday, December 22.  All donated pet food will go to aid Manna Ministries in their on-going effort to help local needy families.  Increases in expenses during the holiday season are particularly hard on families already struggling to make ends meet.

Any cash donations should be sent directly to Manna Ministries at 229 Walnut Ave, Vinton, VA 24179 labeled for the pets.  Manna Ministries may be reached directly at 540-992-5354.

Donation boxes are located at:

Companion Pet Care Clinic, 29 Wildwood Rd, Salem, VA 24153
Food Lion, 50 Wildwood Rd, Salem, VA 24153
Food Lion, Valley Commons, Apperson Dr, Salem, VA 24153
Walgreen’s, 1725 W. Main St., Salem, VA 24153
SunTrust Bank, 1395 W. Main St., Salem, VA 24153
SunTrust Bank, 112 McClanahan St., Roanoke, VA
Veterinarians to Cats, 2750 Electric Rd, Roanoke, VA 24018
Firehouse Subs, Verizon Plaza, W. Main St., Salem, VA 24153

For more information, please contact Chris Ferris or Paula Williams at 540-375-0350 or fax inquiries to 540-375-8860.  Any help in distributing this notice to the community would be greatly appreciated.

Morgan Becker having fun in the leaves at Papa and Gg's house.

Submitted by Paul Hicks.

Denise E. Perdue sent us this picture of a "huge buck on opening morning!"

Thanks, Denise!

On my way home from work on Sunday morning, I saw these geese having a swim in a "temporary" pond caused by last week's heavy rains.

I'm thinking the geese know this water won't be around for long, so they took advantage of a 70 degree day filled with plenty of sunshine and took up "temporary" residence!

This "pond" is located in front of the Atlantic Mutual building on Idaho St. Near the Salem Civic Center.

Enjoy!

Submitted by Patrick L. Old.

Scottie Laughon shared a photo of the low water bridge located at the corner of West River Road and Bohon Hollow Road in the Glenvar area. Laughon commented "Our neighborhood was flooded-in for the day... great opportunity to meet new neighbors and re-connect with old ones.  One resident commented 'Shall We Gather at the River?'"

Thanks, Scottie.

OTHER PHOTOS FROM LAST WEEK'S FLOODING:
* More photos and video from the flooding
* Video of rising floodwaters in Salem
* Two videos (and more photos) of flooding in Salem
* Curtis Howell shares flood photos from Salem
* Mike Stevens shares photos of flooding on Mill Lane
* The Krzyskos share photos of flooding around Salem

Carl Rydell sent in this photo of his granddaughters playing in the leaves. Their names, from left to right, are Ruby, Stella and Lily Jones of Roanoke.

Thanks, Carl.

Steve and Barbara Krzysko of Salem share this gallery of flooding photos from around Salem today.

You can view their photos in the slideshow above or in this gallery format. These are from the Colorado Street Bridge and Mill Lane.

Do you have weather photos today? You can share news or photos at news@sosalem.com.

We'll be posting more updates as we get them. For news on flooding around the region, see the breaking news blog from the newsroom of The Roanoke Times.

OTHER FLOODING UPDATES:
* Sump pumps are big sellers in Salem today
* Colorado Street Bridge is open
* Riverside Trailer Park residents being evacuated
* Salem schools will close two hours early
* Flood warning in effect for Salem and Roanoke County

Barbara Krzysko sent in these photos of Chipper the Squirrel, "enjoying the 'life of Riley.'"

Thanks, Barbara!

Do you have photos from around Salem? If so, you can share at news@sosalem.com

OTHER POSTS ABOUT CHIPPER:
* Sept. 10: Photos: Chipper performs acrobatics
* July 24: Photo: Chipper makes a statement
* June 23: Photo: Chipper enjoys the first day of summer
* May 20: Update on Chipper, Salem's most famous squirrel
* May 1: Chipper the squirrel says hello
* April 23: Chipper the Salem squirrel on YouTube
* April 2: New squirrel photos: Is it Chipper or Chipperette?
* March 6: Chipper, the ice-skating squirrel
* Feb. 24: Chipper the financial advisor: He shows how to save for hard times ahead
* Feb. 15: Chipper checks out the feed pan
* Feb. 4: Why is that squirrel sitting on a bowling ball?
* Feb. 2: Chipper with his head in the food box
* Jan. 29: Chipper in the bird bath, plus some of his backyard bird buddies
* Jan. 26: Chipper suns himself on the roof
* Jan. 24: Chipper confronts an imposter
* Jan. 20: Chipper checks out his special feeding station -- along with a woodpecker photo
* Dec. 15, 2008: Chipper swings on the suet cage