Nov 23 2020 thru Nov 29 2020

Shaney Starr, MS, CFRM, is the executive director of CASA of Marion County. She wrote to the paper to encourage people to get #EyesOnKids. Without in person school it is more difficult to detect and report abuse and neglect.

Keizer resident John Mangan wrote to the editor to express his displeasure with the way local leadership is handling the pandemic.

Dylan Schmidgal (left) and Tony Newberg attach decorations to a light pole along River Road North in the early hours of Sunday, Nov. 22. Click the link for a photo of the entire crew that put together the annual effort.

Keizerite Cathey Philbrick wrote a letter to the editor to appreciate Lyndon's editorials last week. You, too, can submit a letter to the editor by emailing [email protected]

T.J. Reid frequently reviews original shows and movies for the Keizertimes. This week he looked at Saqqara Tomb on Netflix.

As Oregon endures a freeze on unnecessary activity to stop the rapid spread of COVID-19, the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) is extending additional assistance to impacted families. Visit govstatus.egov.com/or-dhs-benefits for information on how to apply for assistance using the ODHS online application, email, mail, telephone or application drop off.

The Keizer Community Foundation, which oversees The Klosets that provides food, clothes and daily living items, is calling out for donations to be delivered to students where they live. The pandemic and current economic conditions have increased the need over last year. See story for specific needs.

Ken Palke wrote a letter to the editor to let us know that he enjoys Associate Editor Matt Rawlings "Top 20 Volcanoes" series. You, too, can submit a letter to the editor by emailing [email protected]

Keizerite Audrey Butler is the president of the Keizer Community Foundation, she wrote a letter to the editor to encourage neighbors to support the Keizer Community Foundation and their Kloset program. You, too, can send a letter to the editor by emailing [email protected]

MAPS Credit union is making a $1,000 donation in Patti Tischer's name for their first ever MAPS Community Awards.

After receiving some public backlash from his public testimony at the last city council meeting, State Rep. Bill Post sent us a copy of his written testimony. You, too, can submit a letter to the editor by emailing [email protected]

The deadline for survivors of Oregon wildfires to apply for FEMA individual disaster assistance and low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has been extended to Monday, Nov. 30.

Because of the pandemic, Keizerites are encouraged to watch the tree lighting from their own homes. The ceremony will be televised on Keizer 23, Keizer's local access television station, and the Keizer Chamber of Commerce Facebook page.

Keizerite Carol Doerfler wrote a letter to the editor to express her displeasure with the latest Keizer city council meeting. You, too, can write a letter to the editor by emailing [email protected]

Between the pandemic and the hacking attack, city hall is undergoing some technological and procedural changes. “It’s been a reminder to be flexible,” said Shane Witham Keizer's interim Development Director

Accessory structures, such as attached garages and shops, take many forms in Keizer. At its latest meeting, the Keizer Planning Commission approved building code amendments to help reign in the variance found throughout the city.

With the goal of outdoing his two older brothers, Blayne Elder completed his Eagle Scout service project by cleaning and painting the gazebo next to Keizer City Hall.

Volunteers cook, stir, mix and cut for community dinner

The Gold Glove second baseman has played in the Major Leagues for seven years.

Thanks to an aggressive approach to safe, in-person learning, McNary has been able to cut their failing grades from 38% to 17% in the last month.

The Keizer Planning Commission and Traffic Safety-Bikeways-Pedestrian Committee have canceled their next meetings.

Keizer resident Kathy Lincoln wrote to the editor to reflect on the results of the election.

Terri Schlichenmeyer lives in Wisconsin and reviews books for the Keizertimes and other publications. "One Last Song: Conversations on Life, Death, and Music" by Mike Ayers, foreword by Jim James of My Morning Jacket.

T.J. Reid frequently reviews original films and series for the Keizertimes, this week he looked at Hulu's Monsterland.

Keizer resident writes a letter to the editor to express her disappointment with the mayor for signing the letter that asked the governor to not implement the two-week freeze.

Though this year has been hard, there are still things to be thankful for. With the upcoming holiday Publisher Lyndon Zaitz encourages readers to find things to be thankful for amidst the hardships.

Keizer resident Martin Doerfler wrote a letter to the editor to address State Rep. Bill Post's Facebook post where he referred to a current city councilor as a gang member. He wanted to assure Post that the "gang" wasn't going anywhere and that they will continue to field candidates for local office.

A conversation about housing affordability came and went with little fanfare at a meeting of the Keizer City Council Monday, Nov.16. Keizer is required by state mandate to hold an annual public hearing on issues of rent burdens in the city and what might be done to alleviate them.