Name: Basil Age: 2 History: Basil is an orange domestic short hair. He is also polydactyl which means that he has thumbs. Preferred home: This cat is very affectionate and loves to be held. He gets along with other pets and kids of all ages.
Caesar the No Drama Llama with owner, Larry McCool during the 2018 Keizer Holiday Parade. Bee Dugan had never met Marion County’s most famous llama when she began idly sketching him on a TriMet ride in 2019. Dugan, a music teacher from Portland, said she…
Fish-n-Rod, Fish-n-Creel by Al Copeland won first place for most realistic. The Keizer Art Association announced the winners of its October show—Art Found in Wood. Best of show was presented to Al Copeland for California Quail. The award for Realistic went to Al Copeland for…
McNary High School recently welcomed Kim Conolly, the new College and Career Center counselor, to their staff. Conolly started on Sept. 7, the same day that the freshmen began school. She admitted that it was a little overwhelming but also an exciting opportunity. Over 187…
Mickey Walker speaks on behalf of For the Love of the Game during a Sept. 20 Keizer City Council meeting. (KEIZERTIMES/Joey Cappelletti) It’s almost November in Keizer. Which means it’s time for pumpkins, apple cider, and . . . RFPs. The city of Keizer uses…
For those who have fallen behind on rent due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Marion County Emergency Rental Assistance Program is here to provide aid for struggling families. The program, which came to fruition in August, helps eligible low-income households who are…
Memories flood your brain at the oddest times. They’re spontaneous and unbidden, random and fleeting. You may be tinkering in the kitchen, and thoughts of a childhood friend pop into your head. Raking leaves, and Grandpa’s car enters your mind. Reading a book like the new novel “An Elderly Lady Must Not…
Name: Averill Age: 5 History: Averill is a brown domestic short hair mix. She has had a few dental surgeries but is otherwise healthy. Preferred home: This cat prefers a quiet home with no younger children. She is easily scared and needs a patient owner.
Gary Olsen-Hasek won Best in Show for his entry, Boni Blue. Keizer Art Association’s September show was the Member’s Showcase #3, open only to association members. Winners of the all-virtual show were announced Saturday, Oct. 2. The winners were: 2D — First place: Shelter by…