Jan 4 2021 thru Jan 10 2021

While ARCHES is tasked primarily with supporting homeless residents by its parent organization, the Community Action Agency, its mission shifted to homelessness prevention in the past year when it was tapped to distribute money for state and federal programs.

A public hearing has been scheduled regarding a proposed in-container composting business eyeing a city-owned property near Volcanoes Stadium. Those wishing to contribute to the discussion are encouraged to submit written testimony via email or dropped off at the Keizer Civic Center no later than 4 p.m. on Jan. 13. Send email testimony to [email protected]

The Greater Gubser Neighborhood Association collected $41,625.96 for the Marion Polk Food Share during its annual Keizer Mircale of Lights display through December.

T.J. Reid reviews films for the Keizertimes. This week he looked at Netflix's Mank. He recommends it to people who love film and the steps it takes to make him.

Salem Health, in partnership with Marion County Public Health, expanded their vaccine clinic to the Oregon State Fairgrounds and Expo Center. All individuals living or working in Marion County and included in the Oregon Health Authority’s Phase 1a Vaccine Sequencing Plan are invited to receive a vaccination.

The McNary High School Font Club is hosting a virtual brunch on Monday, Jan. 11 at 10:18 a.m. Attendees must RSVP to McNary teacher Paul Shuirman

The 2020 holidays were stressful for many, Carrie Lee Brown wrote to the editor to thank fellow Keizerites who helped spread joy in this time of heartship.

State Rep. Bill Post has been appointed assistant deputy by House Republican Leader Christine Drazan (R-Canby).

Keizertimes reporter Lauren Murphy is casting a spotlight on some of our local first responders in a continuing series. If you would like to suggest someone for this series (EMT/paramedics, firefighters, police officers, nurses, etc.), email [email protected]

Bair Park is home to skeletal remains of an old automobile. Keizerite Beth Nolting explained the mysterious phenomena as an Oakland touring car.

More than 200 residents and staff members at Avamere Court at Keizer’s assisted living, independent living and rehabilitation residents began their vaccinations for COVID-19 Monday, Jan. 4.

Kyle Juran and Ross Day were sworn in as new city councilors at the city council meeting on Monday, Jan. 4.

The process of attempting to reopen schools is expected to be a hot topic of discussion during Salem-Keizer School Board meetings this month. The board is scheduled to meet three times in January, with the next discussion taking place on Tuesday, Jan. 12, at 6 p.m.

Project Beloved has installed numerous soft interview rooms for police departments in the southern part of the country, but last month the nonprofit renovated their first soft interview room on the west coast at the Keizer Police Department (KPD).

Pablo Sandoval, AKA Kung Fu Panda, comes in at #4 on the Keizertimes list of the 20 greatest Volcanoes players of all time. The switch-hitting third baseman has won three World Series rings over his 13-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career and has been selected to a pair of All-Star Games. He also was the MVP of the 2012 World Series.

Keizer senior care facility starts more than 200 residents, staff and care partners on path to COVID-19 vaccination.

Terri Schlichenmeyer reviews books for the Keizertimes and other publications. The Particulars of Peter by Kelly Conaboy is about a new dog owner's journey to make the perfect life for her dog.