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Over 1000 neighbors turned out to celebrate National Night Out in Marion County on August 3rd. The biggest group events occurred in the City of Jefferson and at Santana Park in Salem, but smaller groups also got together in Donald, Monitor and Scotts Mills.

Over 30 Sheriff's Office employees committed their evening to the festivities, spending time with the kids, talking with neighbors, grilling hot dogs or giving canine demonstrations. Their presence was greatly appreciated by the participants.

"This was a wonderful example of the dedication of our employees" commented Commander Kevin Schultz. "Working with the various Neighborhood Watch groups they put together an event that created some great memories for the kids".

National Night Out is a celebration designed to improve the partnerships between law enforcement and the residents of our county. The group at Santana Park consumed 350 hot dogs, chips and drinks provided by local businesses. Our Jefferson Deputies represented the Office at their celebration by "manning the grill" and cooking food for the party goers.

"Our Community Relations Unit really organized an outstanding event, but they received the support of their peers from every Division. They represented the teamwork our Office is all about." added Commander Schultz.

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Twenty Six Neighborhood Watch groups from throughout Marion County will be celebrating the Annual National Night Out crime and drug prevention event (http://www.nationalnightout.org/nno/) on Tuesday August 3rd. Residents from communities including Monitor, Woodburn, Salem and Scotts Mills are locking their doors, turning on their outside lights and joining their neighbors for an evening of celebration.

According to Community Relations Sergeant Dave Cornforth, "The Neighborhood Watch approach to crime prevention is but one part of the strategy employed by our Community Relations Unit to strengthen the partnership between neighbors and law enforcement. The goal is to increase crime awareness and send a strong message to the criminal element that neighbors are organized and prepared to fight back".

One of the featured events will be a bar-b-q for the Watch groups in the Santana Park area in southeast Salem. Hot dogs, chips and soft drinks will be provided the residents of that area until the supply is exhausted. Generous contributions from local businesses will make this an event to remember. Additionally, there will be balloons, prizes, games, emergency vehicle displays and a MCSO K-9 demonstration to enjoy. The bar-b-q will start at 6:00pm and last until 8:00pm

Residents of Jefferson will be celebrating as they have in the past with a bar-b-q at "The Bridge", which is located at 812 N 2nd Street in Jefferson. Marion County Deputies Matt Hagan and Aaron West will be in charge of the "grill". Children will have the chance to play in an inflatable "bouncy" house provided by the City of Jefferson.

Go to our You Tube site: http://www.youtube.com/user/marionsheriff to learn more about the National Night Out celebration!

If your neighborhood is planning a block party and would like a representative of the Marion County Sheriff's Office to stop by with a Message from Sheriff Jason Myers please contact the Community Relations unit of the Marion County Sheriff's Office at 503-588-7981.

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