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Salem Mayor Janet Taylor
‘The generosity that brings this new community center to South Salem
will fill a need for a gathering place for children and family activities.
It will bring people together and strengthen the fabric of our City." |
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Senator Jackie Winters
"The expansion of Our Savior's Lutheran Church to include a community
meeting facility certainly has my support. It is important that neighborhoods
have the opportunity to become true neighbors. I appreciate the leadership
and vision taken by the Church who recognize the need for a place for youth,
organizations and families to meet and share.” |
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Representative Kevin Cameron
"To have such a wonderful facility available to meet as a community
will be a great addition to South Salem. I am pleased to see the
efforts of so many volunteers committed to making a difference." |
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TJ Sullivan, City Councilor Ward 4
“I totally support this project.” |
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Doreen Negstad, Negstad's Scandinavian Gifts
“As a small business owner who values community involvement, a long-time
member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church and as the mother of a son who earned
his Eagle Scout rank through the Boy Scout Troop sponsored by our church,
I am excited by the possibilities that a Community Hall would provide.
Not only would it be a great place for scouts to meet, but it could serve
as a meeting place for other groups and organizations in our community.” |
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Alec Dehart, (10, Liberty Elementary School)
"My brother Nolan and I can't wait to practice on the new sports field.
It will be cool to have a meeting place to get our team together after
the game.” |
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Sam Skillern,
Executive Director, Salem Leadership Foundation
“We at Salem Leadership Foundation are so excited about the new campus
for Our Savior's Lutheran Church, including the Community Hall now in development.
As you know, our mission is to encourage churches that are "practicing
servanthood" to their neighbors and their neighborhoods. What a beautiful
expression of servanthood the church has embraced with its new facility
in general and the Community Hall in particular.
How wonderful that neighbors and neighborhood groups can have a place,
close by, for their events, classes, activities and projects. In
partnership with the church, there can be a host of healthy programs, from
Scouts and after-school programs to adult education and family-enrichment.
It should have been this way all along. We salute Our Savior's Lutheran
for its willingness to think outside the box and put their faith into action
for the benefit of others.” |
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Mary Louise VanNatta, CEO
VanNatta Public Relations
“South Salem needs more space for youth groups and clubs. As
a scout mom, I know how difficult it is to find a place to consistently
hold our meetings. The sports fields are going to be wonderful and
I’m glad there will be outdoor restrooms! Bravo to the volunteers
who work to make Salem a better place.” |
