Opinion
Letter: 'Churchapalooza' great first step for Salem arts center
To the editor:
The organizers of the Salem Community Center for the Arts at St. Mary's Italian Church want to thank the community for their support of our ongoing efforts and especially our recent "Churchapalooza" music marathon and raffle held Sunday, Sept. 20.
So many people contributed to making this amazing day happen. For those who couldn't make it, we encourage you to visit www.salemcommunityartscenter.org where where you will see a complete list of contributors, pictures and video from the event.
We are humbled by the many musicians who gave up their day to be part of this event; lending us their talent, time and spirit. They include the Willie Alexander Band, Sal Baglio, Erinn Brown Band, Brian Corcoran, Julie Dougherty Band, Lisa Marie Band, the Marty Rowen One Man Quartet, Squeezebox Stompers Trio and Radio Scottvoid.
We would especially like to acknowledge the Salem Waterfront Hotel for donating space and resources, Steve's Market, Gulu Gulu and Front Street Coffee House for the musicians' meals; and most especially, Julie Dougherty and Woody Woodward for organizing the music and producing the show.
Everyone we talked to who attended had a great time. We were able to raise awareness of our efforts with those who attended throughout the day and night. We were also able to raise some respectable funds to help advance the cause as we move forward. For this and for your support, we can't thank you all enough.
It takes time to build awareness, audience and community. We are happy that so many joined us on the ground floor as we begin constructing something that can be a core for the downtown Salem performance and art scene.
Creating a community performance space inside a building that already has historic and cultural relevance is something that can be great for everyone involved. The Salem Community Arts Center adds another level by connecting performers and audience with the Salem Mission's goals of helping the homeless. In this concept is the possibility of creating a new community, new understanding and an exciting new model.
Joe Cultrera
President
Salem Community Arts Center
Salem
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Letter: New Lowe's will be asset to community
To the editor:
I am writing this letter to voice my support for the new Lowe's and Walmart expansion in Salem. I feel the new stores will bring in new revenue to the city and help the city's economy.
Lowe's has been a good partner with other cities it has been associated with and will be a good fit in Salem also. It will promote more competition given the fact Home Depot is nearby; and if prices come down, that will be a good thing for all. It will also promote good customer service with two businesses looking for customers. -
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Fox TV commentator Glenn Beck turned out to be more nearly Billy Graham than a rant-and-rave, political eye-gouger in his estimated 300,000-strong, massive Washington rally; and that must pain leftist gabbers, because, I mean, how could he let them down?
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Letter: It's not all about making money
To the editor:
The news seems increasingly filled with mentions of business interests.
Sure, there are a lot of restaurants in Salem. Sure, a new this or that shop opened.
Is the aim of life to have a fine meal? Is the meaning of being alive on earth the purchase of a new T-shirt? -
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The minutes after a state trooper steps out of a cruiser and onto a highway shoulder rank among the most dangerous in this line of work. The risk isn't limited to who may be waiting for them in the car or truck they pulled over. -
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Letter: New Lowe's will be asset to community
