Art Gallery at Chemeketa Community College

Chemeketa Community College opened a new show in the Art Gallery located in the main floor of building 3. Two artists, Jodie Raborn and Gabriella Soraci, have pieces on display. Gabriella and Jodie were at the gallery for the reception at noon today. The show runs through February 5th and is open to the public during normal gallery hours, usually 10:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. For more information about the showing contact the Art Gallery at 503-399-5000 ext. Art Gallery.

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Volcanoes 3rd Annual Winter Sports Banquet

Keizer Community Center at the new Keizer City Hall 930 Chemawa Rd N Keizer, OR.
The event will we held on Friday, Februaryy 12th, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. for socializing and dinner at 7:00 p.m.
For complete information, including a listing of the special guests go to
http://www.volcanoesbaseball.com/Hotstove.htm
Salem-Keizer Volcanoes 503-390-2225
Class A Affiliate of the San Francisco Giants

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State Representative Kim Thatcher newsletter Dec.2009

Friends,
As you know we are facing yet another statewide vote on raising taxes in Oregon. Earlier this year on the floor of the House I spoke in opposition to these tax measuresexplaining that "you can't tax your way out of a recession." Obviously the tax and spend liberals at the capitol were not listening.
I have faith that Oregon voters will see through all the propaganda and do the right thing by voting NO on Measures 66 and 67. There are many misleading statements being made in the media so let me shed a little light on the facts.
In my other life outside the legislature, I run two small businesses. If these measures pass, my companies, just like thousands of others across the state, may have to layoff workers or cut wages. Under current law many small businesses pay a $10 filling fee. However, under these measures they could face hidden sales tax, paying tens of thousands of dollars in taxes even if they don't make a profit. Those costs are passed along to you and I, the consumers.
The sky will not fall if these measures fail, the legislature will have to make some tough decisions and prioritize how they spend tax dollars more carefully. There are reserve funds available to cover some of the projected shortfall. Overall our state is spending is up nearly 10%. How many of us got a 10% raise during this down economy? It's time to say NO to more taxes and YES to better governing.


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Early Morning Chase

At about 5:15am this morning, a Salem Police Officer reported a vehicle speeding south on Hawthorne St. The pursuit of the vehicle lead officers south to Mission St and then to I-5 South. Once on I-5 the pursuit reached speeds reported at about 90 mph. The vehicle was registered to a Hispanic male with warrant. Salem police chased the car all the way to the Jefferson exit. The driver, a male, bailed out just after getting off the interstate Salem police took him into custody shortly after that point. The chase had ended safely by 5:35 am.
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Holiday Season

The Holiday Season seems to be coming upon us as radio stations are playing Christmas music and Christmas Tree shops are beginning to pop up. Westgate Assembly of God Church is setting up for their annual tree sale. The former Bob's Hamburger restaurant parking lot is gearing up for tree sales. West Salem is starting to look like the holiday season is upon us.
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Break-In Reported

At about 11:00pm Sunday night, Marion County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call of a possible break in at Auburn Elementary School in NE Salem. The deputies had a perimeter set up by 11:20pm. Prostar Security responded as they are a contract security company for Salem-Keizer School District. A Prostar officer arrived at 11:33pm with keys to the school building. At 11:40pm deputies entered the school and began the process of clearing the building. Officers cleared the building and finished up at the school around 12:30am Monday morning.
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Celtic Music comes to Salem

The fiery tones of Portland-based The Nettles kicks off the World of Music at the Library series for the thrilling 2009-2010 season. Billed as “acoustic Celtic music that's progressive, exciting and a little bit dangerous,” The Nettles stir things up at:

7 p.m. Friday, October 2
Loucks Auditorium at Salem Public Library, 585 Liberty St. SE

Tickets: $5 in advance/$7 at the door
On sale now at all Library Circulation Desks

This band ignites audiences with a blend of traditional music with modern spices. The Nettles play progressive and exciting Celtic music at festivals, concerts, bars and dances in the Pacific Northwest and get radio airplay worldwide. Laura Brophy's powerful fiddling forms strong yet lyrical melodies punctuated by wild improvisation. The Nettles are propelled by the mighty rhythm engine of Kevin Johnsrude on guitar, Michael Proctor on bass and drummers Brian Bucolo, Doug Narry or Ankush Vimawala.

The World of Music at the Library is starting its 5th season. The series is sponsored jointly by the Friends of Salem Public Library and the Salem Public Library Foundation. Concessions are offered at shows by local school groups, which keep all proceeds.

More information about The Nettles and other upcoming shows is available 503-588-6052 or online at www.salemlibrary.org.
Sonja Somerville
Community Relations Coordinator
Salem Public Library Foundation
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National Night Out

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Register Now for
National Night Out 2009 – August 4th
The National Association of Town Watch (NATW) has announced that the “26th Annual
National Night Out (NNO) program will culminate on Tuesday, August 4, 2009.
Any municipality, law enforcement agency, crime prevention
organization, community group or neighborhood that is interested in
participating is invited to contact NATW now to receive information on National
Night Out 2009. (Note: The State of Texas will be celebrating NNO on October 6th this
year.)
There is no cost to register. Once registered with NATW, local coordinators receive an
organizational kit full of ‘how-to’ materials including planning suggestions, sample new
releases, artwork, and promotional guides – and interim updates throughout the year.
NNO 2008 involved 37 million people in 15,449 communities from all 50 states, U.S.
territories, Canadian cities, and military bases worldwide. National Night Out 2009 is
expected to be the largest ever. NNO is sponsored by NATW in partnership with
Target.
National Night Out, a year-long community building campaign, is designed to: (1)
Heighten crime prevention awareness; (2) Generate support for, and participation in,
local anticrime programs; (3) Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community
partnerships; and (4) Send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods
are organized and fighting back.
Along with the traditional outside lights and front porch vigils, most cities and towns
now celebrate National Night Out with a variety of special citywide and neighborhood
events such as block parties, cookouts, parades, festivals, visits from local law
enforcement, safety fairs, and youth events.
Don’t delay! Organizing in most communities begins early in the year. For free
registration material call 1-800-NITE OUT or visit the National Night Out website at
www.nationalnightout.org
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Contact: Matt Peskin, National Project Coordinator

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