MARION COUNTY CELEBRATES NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
Posted: August 3rd, 2011 5:03 PM
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Photo/sound file: http://www.flashalertnewswire.net/images/news/2011-08/1294/46600/Cut-out_Deputy.jpg (Junior Deputy)
"Neighbors getting to know their neighbors" was the common thread of Tuesday night's National Night Out Celebration in Marion County.
Twenty four neighborhood watch groups gathered throughout the county to celebrate the event and send a strong message that they are unified and committed to preventing crime in their neighborhoods.
Approximately 50 Marion County Sheriff's employees, from each of the Divisions joined in teams to visit the watch parties in Sublimity, Jefferson, Turner, Scotts Mills, Salem, Monitor and Woodburn. Crime prevention tips were shared, but the main focus was on interacting with the residents of our county.
150 people from Sublimity gathered at Pioneer Park where they enjoyed a bar-b-q prepared by Sublimity Sr. Deputy Chris Bangs, City officials and business owners. Most the food was donated or provided at cost; unused food was given to the Stayton Food Bank.
Deputy Todd Swendsen provided a canine demonstration that thrilled the kids. "Break the Chain ®" apparel, a Stayton company formed to prevent domestic violence, brought their monster truck, "Hope", for display and offered handouts to the residents.
Jefferson held its annual event at the "bridge" and celebrated with a bar-b-q and games for the children. Several hundred residents took part in that celebration. Sheriff Jason Myers stopped by to meet the residents and watch the kids playing in the inflatable "bouncy" balloon. Jefferson resident, Joe Zehr commented, "This was great opportunity for folks who live their lives in their own little circles to step out and meet their neighbors. They also get to know the deputies working in their community". Zehr also recognized the Jefferson Fire for displaying their fire equipment.
Salem's Santana Park was filled with 325 people who thoroughly enjoyed the canine demonstration (photo attached) by Deputy Jeff Stutrud and his volunteer "bad guy", Deputy Curt Henckel. After consuming bar-b-q'd hot dogs and burgers, children attending the event had the chance to get a laminated photo ID with their personal identification and a thumb print on it (photo attached). Target Stores provided face-painting for the kids, while the Salem Bicycle Club completed safety inspections in the children's bicycles.
Another photo opportunity was a life-size poster of a deputy with a cut-out for the child's head. Over 90 children had their photos taken as "Junior Deputies" (photo attached). Deputies and kids also formed teams to play participated in water balloon games.
A core function of the Sheriff's Office is to work collaboratively with our community, law enforcement and business partners to prevent crime and solve problems affecting the community. The National Night Out celebration is but one event that helps us achieve that goal and provide service to our community.
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