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Gov. John Kitzhaber met with Occupy Salem demonstrators Tuesday in Willson Park, showing some support for their cause.Occupy Salem leaders said the governor and several of his staffers stopped by about 4:30 p.m. They didn’t know he’d be coming, said Peter Bergel, director of Oregon PeaceWorks.”He said a number of things along the lines of ‘I think you guys are doing a really good thing here, keeping it peaceful and focused,’ ” Bergel said. “He acknowledged we’re not damaging the park in any way; that we’re using the park the way it was meant to be used.”

Via The Statesman Journal - Kitzhaber pays visit to Occupy Salem protesters

There is a national rally being held this Saturday, and we will Occupy the streets of our own capitol in solidarity with our fellow Occupy!

Events Committee is meeting at 4pm tomorrow, (10/25) – to plan march routes & other stuff, please participate!!

MARCH MEETING TIME IS SET FOR 12PM AT THE CAPITOL STEPS!!

Things people can do to support the goals of Occupy Salem:

·         Transfer your money from big banks to local banks and credit unions.
·         Shop locally; avoid corporate chain retailers.
·         Grow your own food.
·         Trade services in your own neighborhood.
·         Have a solution-oriented discussion about the issues that concern you with someone who has a different position than yours.

·         Join us!

Check out this flyer!
Occupy Salem Oregon Flyer

This is a picture taken (Oct. 23) at a ceremony during which the congregation of the First Congregational Church (Cottage @ Marion Sts.) erected a sign on their lawn supporting Occupy Salem. Peter Bergel was asked to speak at the dedication of the sign.

We would like to give thanks to everyone at the First Congregational Church for their love and energy. We appreciate you standing with us in this call for better family values and a higher living standard for everyone.