Maddie Worledge takes a turn directing a firehose during National Night Out 2018 in the Meadows neighborhood. Across the nation, on the first Tuesday of August, communities will come together to celebrate positive connections between the community and local law enforcement. For the 36 year in a row residents are[Read More…]
Author: Lauren Murphy
Youth councilor ends service
McNary High School rising senior Anne Farris recently completed her term as Keizer’s youth councilor. Keizer prides itself on volunteerism, no where is it more evident than in the City Council. Apart from the councilors who volunteer their time after work, there are several opportunities for students to serve on city committees[Read More…]
Get trauma-informed at half-day workshop
“Trauma-informed” might seem like the latest cultural buzz word, but Danielle Vander Linden knows it can help in everything from work to home life. “Whether they apply it to their professional life or their personal life, there’s something for everyone in this,” Linden said. Linden will be leading the training Becoming[Read More…]
Turn your old water bottles into vases
One big contributor to climate change is human waste. So what can we do with all of our plastic bottles? While there are many ideas online, this alternative use for a water bottle caught my eye. Cut the bottle in half Paint the bottle, mine is painted blue and green[Read More…]
The truth about climate change and how you can help
Look outside on any Oregon day and the sun will be beaming down. Look out the same window a couple hours later and it’s highly likely that it will be pouring down rain. While most Oregonians will say, “That’s Oregon weather for you,” unpredictable weather is a sign of a bigger[Read More…]
Arbor Day started with a president who cared
In 1907, President Theodore Roosevelt gave a proclamation, as presidents do; this one, however, was different than most speeches. This one was written for and given to students. The thought of a President writing a speech for people my age seems kind of strange. That is until you read it.[Read More…]
Meeting Flix: The Conser Lake Monster
The air is crisp and the sky is dark. You and your friend are walking through the woods, a morbid curiosity creeping through your body, a voice comes through the air, “I am called Flix. There are many like me, but I am the one called Flix.” You look up[Read More…]
But play a prank on someone anyway
April Fools Day can be a lot of fun, but it can also be overwhelming. I never know where to start or what to do. So I played some pranks around the office that are safe, fun, and easy to replicate. Eye roll: Googly eyes are fun, that’s a fact[Read More…]
The facts and fiction of St. Patrick
March 17th is the celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. This day, much like Valentines Day, has an interesting history. Although he is traditionally associated with Ireland, St. Patrick was actually born in Britain. He was brought to Ireland at the age of 16, went back to Britain and eventually returned[Read More…]
Set a leprechaun trap and 3 wishes could be yours
Leprechauns are hard to find and even harder to catch, but here are a few tips to find a lucky friend of your own. What you’ll need: Base – use a bucket, shoe box, cereal box, anything that can keep your friend contained. Bait – shiny gold coins, rainbows, and[Read More…]