Category COMMUNITY

Cats of the week

Name: Maura Age: 15 History: Emmie and Maura are both black domestic shorthair females. The two are bonded together. Name: Emmie Age: 15 Preferred home: These cats prefer a quiet home with no younger kids. They are both affectionate but Emmie tends to be more…

McNary band hosting fundraiser on Saturday

The McNary band will be hosting their annual Band Day on Saturday, Sept. 11 from 9 a.m to 6 p.m. Due to COVID-19 issues, they are not going door-to-door this year. Instead, they will set up operations at V2 Dentistry on River Rd and are…

Comic books and concerts help feed community

Tony’s Kingdom of Comics and Collectibles offers an array of free comics in return for a food donation. (KEIZERTIMES/Joey Cappelletti) Tony Grove and Paul Elliott probably aren’t maximizing profits. Grove, the owner of Tony’s Kingdom of Comics and Collectibles, gives away free comic books. Elliott,…

Willamette Eagles find home in Keizer

After being without a home for nearly two years, the Willamette Aerie Eagles #20801 are back in operation, moving from Salem to Keizer. “We are slowly getting back into doing things,” said Eagles secretary Ann Madsen. Located at 4090 Cherry Ave. NE, Willamette Arie #20801,…

Charles (Chuck) Lee passes at 72

Chuck Lee rides in the 2019 KeizerFEST parade (File). Charles E. (Chuck) Lee, a fixture in Salem-Keizer education, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 4, at the age of 72. Lee, born May 18, 1949 in Seattle, served on the Salem-Keizer School Board and represented Keizer from…

Elks hold fundraiser golf tourney for McNary High

The foursome of (left to right) Todd Wilson, Kirk Burgess, Shari Burgess and David Zahradnik took first place in the Keizer Elks Golf Tournament on Sunday, Aug. 29. Submitted photo The Keizer Elks Lodge held its annual golf tournament on Sunday, Aug. 29, at McNary…

The Return of the Monster Cookie Ride

567 cyclists from across the Pacific Northwest participated in the 45th ride on Aug. 29. ‘For 44 years we started at the Capitol building. This was the first time we’ve started in Keizer, it was quiet and you’re into the beautiful rural area very quickly.…

Sandee Thai Restaurant opens on River Rd.

Sandee Thai Restaurant opened last week on River Road N. The business first started in Silverton by owner Ratana Bany, but Sivaleeporn Hinderlie wanted to open one in Keizer as well. Hinderlie owned two other restaurants in the past but was excited about the opportunity…

Cat of the week

Name: Sophie Age: 5 History: Sophie is a domestic long hair Calico. She is on dietary food. Preferred home: This cat is very playful and talkative. She doesn’t do well with little kids or other pets.