Archive for September, 2007

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‘FRIENDS’ BATTLE MISCONCEPTION, PROMOTE POSITIVE GROWTH

The first misconception is that 1,000 Friends opposes growth. “We support good development and oppose bad development. We want to accommodate growth in a thoughtful manner that enhances our lives,” said Friedman, Willamette Valley advocate for 1,000 Friends. Good development, …

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CITY WORKS TO INCREASE NEIGHBORHOOD SUPPORT

Councilor T.J. Sullivan said, "The goal was to let people know what was happening inside their city, whether it was development, a neighborhood music series, or

HOW ‘WALKABLE’ IS YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD?

This local debate highlights an emerging trend. As more people realize the drawbacks of depending solely on their automobiles to get from one place

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SALEM’S LOSS IS KEIZER’S GAIN?

We haven't been able to track down the whereabouts of all the planters, but several have been spotted at Keizer Rapids Park on Chemawa Road in

NOW THERE MAY BE EVEN FEWER WAYS TO DISCRIMINATE

"It's really for people to come forward in a safe environment. We hope all sides will come forward," Johnston said. "We also want to hear from

COMMUNISTS COME OUT OF THE WOODWORK

Scheduled speakers include Vice-Chair of the Communist Party USA Scott Marshall who has been active in labor and anti-globalization issues and community activist Juanita Rodriguez from

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WILL NEW TRANSIT CENTERS OFFSET BUS SERVICE REDUCTIONS?

Community meetings were held in September to get public feedback on possible site locations. New General Manager of the Salem-Keizer Transit District Allan Pollock said

PROGRESSIVE FILM SERIES MAKES A SPLASH

Peter Bergel of Oregon PeaceWorks spoke and led a discussion after the showing of Norman Solomon's "War Made Easy," which critically examines the buildup to the

Folks speak out on kiosks, river

I enjoyed your article on dredging the Willamette. My opinion is that dredging has only positive effects -- it removes the contaminants and hazardous material from

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LIFE AFTER DARK

An overwhelming majority of our interviewees want MORE. More diversity, more clubs, more dancing, more fun, but most of all they want more variety.

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