Since Christmas is approaching, here's my wish list for Salem.  These are given in no particular order of importance.  An expansion of the YMCA to include a gym, 3 to 5 racquetball courts with acrylic backs for spectator viewing,  a 25 meter enclosed and heated pool and therapy pool inside the same facility.  A movie theater, bowling lanes and skating rink.  A real bypass, 4 lanes to accommodate growth and only an overpass at the railroad.  Better planning with new subdivisions, sidewalks and bike paths that connect to town.  A small shopping mall and several new businesses.  A satellite campus for a regional college to integrate with the learning center.  City wide wireless high speed internet.   A small, independent local newspaper...you know competition is good!  Also, discontinuing the "Whine Line", also known as "The Town Crier" as it seems to do more harm than good.  An 18 hole golf course expansion would be nice.  Real motels to cater to the huge numbers of race fans that drive in or stay at Scottsburg.  A larger airport, as the decision makers of todays small businesses are traveling in small, non commercial planes.  And if they can't get here, they will go somewhere else...and the courage for local leaders to say this loudly and clearly.  Lower property taxes would help.  Lower water bills too!  I'm sure there's more...