Melissa Bisset has been hired as the Keizer City Recorder, replacing long-time Recorder Tracy Davis, who is retiring in July.
Author: Lyndon Zaitz
Asian women learn the Keizer way with the city
Two young professional women from southeast Asia have been in Keizer learning about waste water and stormwater.
City Council handles 1,000 page packet in two hours
Keizer City Councilors were faced with a agenda packet for the May 15 meeting that totaled 1,077 pages—a record.
Despite the volume of the packet the meeting was completed in two hours.
Latino students receive scholarships
The Latino Action Committee (LAC) bestowed 25 Latino McNary High School seniors each with a $500 scholarship at an outdoor event on Thursday, May 11.
Food Bank in need of help
Figurative alarm bells are going off at Keizer Community Food Bank (KCFB) as the need is outstripping supply. The food bank experienced an increase of clients by more than 60% in March versus a year ago. The number of clients has increased while the amount of food available to distribute has remained constant.
“A Doll’s House, Part 2” opens Friday
Willamette Valley Bank presents Keizer Homegrown Theatre production of Nicholas Hnath’s A Doll’s House, Part 2, opening Friday, May 5.
Be prepared for dog leash law
Rules and procedures took up most of the Monday, May 1, Keizer City Council meeting.
After opening with two proclamations by Mayor Cathy Clark the council heard a report from the Traffic- Bikeways-Pedestrian Safety Committee, including issues with traffic speeds on Chemawa Road east of the Verda Lane round-about. A top issue for the traffic committee is a signalized crosswalk on Lockhaven Drive N. at McNary High School.
Local body shop nearing sapphire status
Jackson’s Body Shop will mark its 65th year of business, serving the Mid-Willamette Valley region. A celebratory open house is scheduled for September. The festivities will start at 3 p.m. and take place at the shop, 3353 Silverton Rd NE in Salem. Appetizers and refreshments will be served.
KeizerFEST art contest accepting entries May 3
A remnant of the Keizer Iris Festival is the selection of a formal iris for KeizerFEST, now held in August.
An iris is selected 15 months before the festival to allow the Keizer Art Association (KAA) to hold a festival poster contest for artists. The official art is selected in May each year for the following year’s KeizerFEST.
Traffic Committee meeting discusses speed, crosswalks and more
The Traffic Safety-Bikeways- Pedestrian Safety Committee held a longer meeting than usual on Thursday, April 20, as a number of issues were discussed and appearances by interested citizens.