Category COMMUNITY

Cleaning up Keizer one Tuesday at a time

As part of the city’s duties in maintaining the stormwater system, staff members in the Environmental & Technical Division are launching a new effort with a messy name: Trashy Tuesday. “Hosting litter clean-ups is a tangible way to have a positive impact, but we are…

Chamber picks new director

Corri Falardeau was promoted to executive director of the Keizer Chamber of Commerce. She started working for the chamber just before the pandemic and says the community is ready to get back together for KeizerFEST in August. Photo by LYNDON ZAITZ of Keizertimes Aside from…

Wing calls it a career after 32 years at Gubser

Gubser physical education teacher, Wally Wing, will be retiring after 32 years at the school (KEIZERTIMES/Matt Rawlings). Wally Wing has spent the majority of his life in the gym. Whether it has been coaching or teaching physical education, Wing has been dedicated to imparting wisdom…

Ducklings take to water, rescue follows

Dave Greer and his wife drove by a mother duck sitting nervously by a drain while making a delivery. Not long afterward, he was conducting a rescue operation for eight ducklings with the help of neighbors. Submitted photo Monday, June 7, was a normal evening…

Pulling on threads: Flags and the city

Understanding the legal reasons why the Keizer City Council is reluctant to hang a Pride Flag is such a point of contention is no easy chore, and complicated by the knowledge that there is a non-standard flag hanging from the poles outside the Keizer Civic…

Pride flag debate stirs more ire

Advocates calling for the city to display a LGBTQ+ Pride Flag continued their efforts at a Keizer City Council meeting Monday, June 21. Two weeks prior, Councilor Roland Herrera floated the idea of flying a Pride Flag alongside the existing ones outside the Keizer Civic…

Giving peace a chance

Bonnie Henny, Rich Bowers, Brian Lea, Rev. Gary Zerr, Pat Fisher, Jason Lewis and Jeff Davis gathered to plant a new Peace Pole at St. Edward Catholic Church. Zerr performed a blessing as part of the ceremony.

How to protect your pets during the heatwave

Dr. Leanne Eggert of Creekside Veterinary clinic provides some tips on how to keep your pets and animals safe during extreme heat. • Animals in the heat will drink a lot, so make sure to keep water dishes filled.  • Always offer access to shade…

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