Caption It! By Steve Breen
Keizertimes Staff
SKPS will continue EDGE school alongside in-person
Salem-Keizer Public Schools are planning for a return to five full days of in-person instruction next fall, but the district’s EDGE program, comprised primarily of distance learning, will also continue. The district will follow all safety guidelines from the Oregon…
Art association awards Orange show standouts
Single Step, a mixed media piece by Jami Faith, took Best of Show honors in the Keizer Art Association’s April virtual show. Faith’s piece depicts a pair of feet, composed of bits of maps, stepping through flower petals (pictured left). …
Jim Fisher February 20, 1935 – April 14, 2021
James “Jim” Gordon Fisher, 86, died April 14, 2021 in Redmond after a lengthy illness. He was born February 20, 1935 in Sac City, Iowa, the second of three children born to Ronald Gardner Fisher and Vivian Onita (Michael) Fisher.…
OG councilor, ever-present volunteer gets his own day
One of Keizer’s original councilors and a volunteer whose service to the city dates back well before then will be honored with his own special day in September. Phil Bay, whose jovial presence, eager friendliness and bottomless desire to help…
Former officer gets jail time, probation after domestic violence conviction
A former Silverton Police Department sergeant was sentenced to 14 days in jail and 36 months of supervised probation stemming from a Keizer domestic violence incident in March 2020. Marion County Circuit Judge Lindsay Partridge sentenced Rene Bravo, 61, of…
Police calls April 11 – April 18
Sunday, April 11 4:30 a.m. – Criminal mischief in the 1000 block of Stone Hedge Drive NE. 6:15 a.m. – Arrest for reckless driving in the 100 block of Triple Tree Circle N. 1 p.m. – Failure to perform duties…
Cat of the Week
Name: Arthur Age: 6 History: Arthur is a male domestic short hair brown tabby. Preferred home: Arthur is very affectionate and likes attention. He does well with cats and maybe other animals.
Speed Bump By Dave Coverly
Design the shirts for Humane Society’s annual fundraiser
The Willamette Humane Society (WHS) launched a T-shirt design contest for the group’s annual WillaMutt Strut, which will be virtual on June 6. Between now and May 5, artists can create a design and submit it to the WHS team…