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Welcome to HotLines.  We send you HotLines, Benton county Democrats' subscriber e-letter, on the 1st and 15th of the month to let you know how you can keep the Democratic party strong here at the grassroots level.

Send us your announcements, news of events of interest, and needs for volunteers.  We'll pass them along.

1.  ACTION NEEDED
2.  ANNOUNCEMENTS
3.  EVENTS
4.  VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
5.  SUCCESSES
6.  THANKS
7.  SHORT TAKES

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ACTION NEEDED

Do at least one thing each week until the election:  help a candidate phone/canvass; participate in phone banking at BCDem HQ; write a letter to the editor (quickly, G-T deadline approaches); talk with friends about ballot measures that will damage Oregon; join friends for peace vigil in front of the courthouse.  Your energy and effort will help.  And...be sure that you are registered to vote by October 17.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

"A FORCE MORE POWERFUL: A CENTURY OF NONVIOLENT ACTIONS" 
This 2000 PBS film series reveals one of the 20th century’s most important, but least understood, stories… how millions of people chose to battle the forces of brutality & oppression with nonviolent weapons… and WON. Please join friends in this 4-week film and discussion series:  Mondays October 16, 23, and 30, 7-9:00 pm, Oddfellows Hall, 223 S.W. 2nd St.  30-minute film segments will be followed by discussion.  Free (South Corvallis Food Bank contributions appreciated.)  Poignant stories from South Africa, Denmark, Poland, Chile, and Yugoslavia/Serbia.  Sponsors: Alternatives to War, and Active for Peace & Justice group of First United Methodist, Corvallis.  Check our website for more information.

In case you missed it:  BCDems have made the following ENDORSEMENT DECISIONS on Ballot Measures in the next election:
#39--No  (Prohibits Public Body from Condemning Private Real Property....)
#40--No  (Districting of Judges)
#41--No  (Guarantees Same Deductions as on Federal Return)
#42--NO POSITION (Ban on Discrimination in Insurance)
#43--No  (Parental Notification for Minors Seeking Abortion)
#44--YES  (Prescription Drug Purchasing Pool)
#45--No  (Reinstate Legislative Term Limits)
#46--No  (Campaign Finance Reform--constitutional amendment)
#47--No  (Oregon Political Campaign Finance Reform Act--statutory)
#48--No  (Constitutional State Spending Limit--TABOR)
Please check our newsletter or our website for more information about the measures and our endorsements.

And...some easy YES votes: 

02-56--Create an inclusive and non-discriminatory Corvallis city charter, an important and historic step for our community; check it out at  www.inclusivecorvallis.org;

02-58--Help our Schools--local operating levy for schools; you can visit the website and learn more...or  help with the canvassing effort on Saturday, October 21...or write a supportive letter to the editor.  Contact Mark for information;

and 02-60 the Benton County 5-year local option levy:  Approved unanimously by our commissioners and endorsed by the BCDems, the levy would continue current public safety, health and other services supported wholly or partially with property taxes. It would continue measures to combat crime related to methamphetamine, alcohol and other drug abuse.

The levy would allow the county to avoid reductions in sheriff patrol and investigation, criminal prosecution and juvenile offender supervision and detention. It would also fund public and mental health services including access to primary medical care, health education and disease prevention.  The levy would cost $.89 per $1,000 of assessed value – a home with an assessed value of $150,000 would pay about $11.13 per month or approximately $133.50 per year in additional taxes.

EVENTS

DAILY VIGIL protesting the war in Iraq, 5-6 pm in front of the Courthouse on 4th Street.  Democrats gather there on Wednesday each week.
 
Sunday, October 15th, 2:00 pm: “IRAQ FOR SALE,” Darkside Theater (free, but accepting donations to benefit Veterans for Peace, Chapter 132).  Produced by Robt. Greenwald ("Outfoxed" and "Wal-Mart....") the film takes you inside the lives of soldiers, truck drivers, widows and children who have been changed forever as a result of profiteering in the reconstruction of Iraq.    Please see the BCDems' website for more information about this important film. Go to www.iraqforsale.org for interesting discussion.

The CORVALLIS LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS presents 2 more CANDIDATE FORUMS at the Corvallis/Benton County Public Library:
Tuesday, 17 Oct, 7:00-9:00 pm, County Commissioner and County Sheriff candidates
Tuesday, 24 Oct, 7:00-9:00 pm, Ballot Measures

October 16th, Monday: - The BUS PROJECT presents 'Candidates Gone Wild' - gubernatorial candidate debate, films, animation, and limericks.  In Portland.  Email Kriste York  for tickets/info.

October 17, Tuesday:  LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE. 

October 17, Tuesday, 7:00 pm:  Reception for JASON BROWN in the 'Polk County at the Pearl' Gallery in Dallas, 857 Main St., Dallas.  Everyone is welcome.

October 18, Wednesday:  "PIONEER PATRIOTISM"--PAUL EVANS' speech at Marion DemoForum, Kwan's Restaurant, 835 Commercial St. S.E.

October 18, Wednesday, 7:00 pm:  Meet & Greet JASON BROWN in Linn County at the Harrisburg City Hall 354 Smith Street.

October 19, Thursday, 7:00 pm:  BCDEMS' REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING.  Grace Lutheran Church, Harrison and Kings, Corvallis.  Doors open at 6:30; program at 7:00.  Business meeting to follow the program.

October 20, Friday:  BALLOTS received in the mail starting today.  (They are mailed from 10/20-10/24.)

October 21/22, Saturday/Sunday:  TRANSFORMING FAITH: A TRANSGENDER WITNESS, First United Methodist Church of Corvallis, 1165 N.W. Monroe.  Don't miss this historic transgender conference that will educate, inspire, nurture, and celebrate the gifts of transgender persons within and among comunities of faith.  Sponsored by The Community of Welcoming Congregations, The Center for Lesbian and Gay Studies, and the Human Rights Campaign Religion and Faith Program. 

October 22nd, Sunday: - BUS PROJECT trip to Eugene.  Come help canvass for Chris Edwards and Vickie Walker, and find out what all the Bus fuss is about.  Email kriste.york@busproject.org.

October 23, Monday, 6:30 pm:  MEET & GREET JASON BROWN at the Wren Community Center, 35515 Kings Valley Hwy. Philomath.  Refreshments, live music by the Rusty Strings, discussion with Jason on issues important to rural Benton County voters.  For info: Lisanne Pearcy.

October 25, Wednesday, noon:  DEMOFORUM in the Community Room of the Majestic Theatre (upstairs, elevator access), 155 S.W. 2nd.  Speaker:  BILL LUNCH, Chair Political Science, OSU, and political analyst for OPB.  Topic:  "The 2006 Elections:  A Tsunami or a Ripple?"  Open to the public.  Please feel free to bring a sack lunch.  Contact:  Dick Johnston  or (753-8321).

October 26th, Thursday, 6:00 pm:  Another showing of "IRAQ FOR SALE," Gilfillian Auditorium, OSU (sponsored by SEIU, Local 083)

November 3, Friday, noon:  The FRIDAY ROTARY CLUB will host a debate between Rep. SARA GELSER and her opponent.

November 4th and 5th - BUS PROJECT Capitol-to-Coast overnighter.  Your last chance (for a while) to come out with the Bus.  Sunday we'll be getting the vote out in the Newport area.  More info/RSVP - kriste.york@busproject.org

November 7:  23 DAYS FROM NOW...ELECTION DAY  Remember:  Your ballot must be received in the Benton County Elections Office or deposited in an official ballot box by 8:00 pm.  Postmarks don't count.

November 16, Thursday, 7:00 pm:  BCDems regular monthly meeting.  Grace Lutheran Church, Harrison & Kings, Corvallis.  Doors open at 6:30; program at 7:00.  Election of new officers and delegates to Democratic Party of Oregon committees.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

From Marion McNamara, BCDems Vice Chair:  "It's great to see all those lawn signs supporting Democrats. And think how wonderful you'll feel on the morning of Nov 8, after celebrating an Election Day victory. Wouldn't you like to get together that morning with a bunch of giddy Democrats, cruise the town, and pick up all those signs? If that sounds good, sign up for the Big Yard Sign Pickup Party by emailing me.  Let me know if you have a truck--you get bonus points.

 

And, to stretch out the glorious feeling, how about getting together on Nov 11 to take those signs apart so they can be stored for the next time? Here, you get bonus points for having tools--power drills, work gloves, rain gear (it has to start raining sometime, doesn't it?)  Let me know." 

CAMPAIGN NEEDS....How you can help in the next weeks:

MARIO E. MAGAÑA:  (magana.for.senate@gmail.com) Mario and friends will be canvassing in Albany TODAY (Sunday, October 15) and could really use the help of some hardy volunteers.  Meet at Mario's home, 3640 N.W. Witham Hill Drive, at 1:00 pm.  Canvassing also in Corvallis on Sunday, October 22nd. Volunteers also needed to help mail literature to folks who have not been visited during canvassing. 
Finally, will you take a lawn sign?  Mario needs only 10 more locations.  Contact Mario to see how you can help.
 
SAM SAPPINGTON : (SamForHD15@aol.com)Canvassing  TODAY...<
strong>Sunday, October 15, 2-5:00 pm.  Branching out into new Albany neighborhoods with canvassing and lit-dropping.  Meet at the home of Jennean Sablan and Delphine Jackson (629 9th St., between Washington and Vine near downtown Albany).  Please RSVP to Sam or call Jennean at 928-2036.

Second round of phone banking to Precinct 17 voters on Wednesday, October 18, 6-9:00 pm, if necessary--6-9:00 pm at BCDems HQ.

Thursday evening, Oct. 19th, Continue branching out into new Albany precincts, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Meet at Ray's Food Place in North Albany for branching out in multiple directions.
 

SARA GELSER : (sgelser@yahoo.com)  Still need a GELSER lawn sign?  You can pick one up at BCDem HQ.  If you'd rather have one delivered or have any problems, call 760-2115.

GIANT GELSER CANVASS will take place on Sunday, October 22, 1-4:00 pm.  This is an important part of the effort to ensure that SARA--PRO-SCHOOL, PRO-CHOICE, PRO-WORKING FAMILIES--goes back to Salem in January.  Meet at the BCDems HQ at 1 pm. E-mail Sara or give her a call at 760-2115 if you can participate. 

PAUL EVANS : (Evansmonmouth@aol.com) Join the WORLD RECORD CANVASS in PAUL EVANS' campaign, Sunday, October 22. We're trying to get hundreds of canvassers to help us reclaim our capital city.  Meet at NOON on the capitol steps.

JASON BROWN : (lisanne@brownforhouse.org) JASON BROWN'S campaign needs volunteers to help with the Oct. 23 Wren event: invitations, phone banking, decorations & refreshments.  Contact Lisanne Pearcy.  Canvass with invitations this Saturday afternoon 1pm! -- contact Cliff Gagnier.  Write a letter to the Gazette-Times in support of Jason.  The campaign appreciates your efforts.

DIANA SIMPSON :(kokanee100@comcst.net) Canvassing EVERY SATURDAY for DIANA SIMPSON from 9:30-1:00 pm.  We need help to make sure that voters "FILL IN THE BUBBLE" next to Diana's name on the ballot.  Contact Clinton Downs.

MAILING PARTY for Diana:  TODAY, 2-5:00 pm at Dem HQ.
 
Voter ID PHONE BANKS:  TONIGHT...6-8pm and October 17th 6-8pm

Special daytime phone bank: October 20th, 1-3pm
Also, We'll be phone banking to IDed supporters to remind them to vote for Diana:
October 22nd 2-6pm
October 23rd 6-8pm
October 24th 6-8pm
October 25th 1-4pm
October 27th 1-4pm

LINDA MODRELL :  contact Linda's campaign for the final push. (modrelll@peak.org)

 
SUCCESSES

Congratulations to BRIAN CLEM (House District 21) for his endorsement by the Salem Statesman-Journal.  The SJ says that Brian would provide a fresh start...and that "character does count." 

Congratulations to our special volunteers--Clinton Downs, Carol Sweeney, William Switzer, and Barbara Ross (what would we do without them?)--who were honored at the 1st Annual Trow Dinner. 

THANKS

...to BETTY MALONE and the CAMPAIGN SERVICES COMMITTEE.  Your help to the individual campaigns is valuable, appreciated, and unsurpassed.

SHORT TAKES

Visit this link for the full story of "the only continuous peace vigil in the U.S.:
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Put your pic on Gov. Ted's endorsement website:  http://www.tedforgov.com/2006/08/oregonians_tell.html