Santiam Hospital recently helped raise more than $1.7 million in relief funds for victims of the Santiam Canyon wildfires. The fund, established by Santiam Hospital’s Service Integration Team (SIT), is intended to provide immediate and long-term relief to individuals and families affected by the wildfires that ravaged the Santiam Canyon[Read More…]
COMMUNITY
LETTER: Response to Oct. 9 editorial
To the Editor: It’s nearly been two years since I was elected by the citizens of Keizer. When first elected, the learning curve was much greater than I had anticipated; it was like drinking from a firehose at times. The events of 2020 were something I don’t think any of us had[Read More…]
Parking lot sale at golf course
Affordable prices are just as good as a hole-in-one, maybe even better. The McNary Ladies Club is inviting people to join them for a parking lot garage sale on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the parking lot of McNary Golf Club. The sale will be[Read More…]
Marching On: Band Day set Oct. 17
Many beginning of the school year traditions have changed form to adapt to COVID-19 regulations. One of these is McNary’s annual Band Day. Band Day, in its normal form, happens on the first Saturday of every school year. Band students go door-to-door all around town and ask for bottles and[Read More…]
Police calls Oct. 4 – Oct. 11
Saturday, Oct. 4 11:05 a.m. – Shoplifting in the 6000 block of Keizer Station Blvd. 5:57 p.m. – Motor vehicle theft in the 1000 block of Clearview Avenue NE. 9:29 p.m. – Officer assaulted in the 4000 block of River Road N. 11:29 p.m. – Theft of services in the[Read More…]
The hardest pill: While helping others, Keizerite mourns loss of memories consumed in canyon fires
Keizerite Dave Walery delivers pizza to volunteers in clean-up effort after the Santiam Canyon fires (Submitted). Dave Walery is well known around Keizer for being a selfless individual. The former Keizer First Citizen is known as “Mr. Christmas” around town for his involvement in nearly every holiday-related event in Keizer.[Read More…]
REVIEW: “Pet Nation: The Love Affair That Changed America” by Mark L. Cushing
“Pet Nation: The Love Affair That Changed America” by Mark L. Cushing c.2020, Avery $27.00 / $36.00 Canada 310 pages Great-grandpa would think you were crazy. In his day, dogs slept outside, maybe in the barn, or in a doghouse, if they had one. Cats caught their own dinner in[Read More…]
Water got shut off? Don’t panic
The City of Keizer will resume shutting off the water of residents with overdue bills the week of Oct. 12, but city officials are not trying to punish anyone. Instead, they need those whose water is shut off to get in touch with the city. “This is not to be[Read More…]
Simonka Place dedicates playground to Rotary
Pictured (from left) are: Rotary Club president Jeff Davis, Club member Mark Caillier and Kathy Smith. Director of Women’s Ministries for the Union Gospel Mission Kathy Smith presents a plaque to members of the Rotary Club of Keizer thanking them for financial and other support that resulted in a playground[Read More…]
Rummage sale benefit slated
Members of No Solo Existen with some of their mentors. A Keizer non-profit organization, No Solo Existen will host a rummage sale Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 10-11. The group matches mentors with disadvantaged youth to help them find their passions, realize their value and appreciate their community. The rummage sale will[Read More…]