Category COMMUNITY

Boredom-busting resources to pass the isolation hours

Despite our best efforts, boredom looms like a cloud during these weird times.  We dug up some resources you can tap into to pass the time online, many are free and some have a cost, but there’s a little something for everyone.  The National Emergency…

Sewing machines fire up to make masks

Summer Donily’s sewing machine was already warmed up to respond to the need for face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic.  “I do a lot of volunteer sewing. I started with Randall’s Children’s Hospital, I made pillow cases and quilts for them, I sew for the…

100 years young

Mariella Dibble greets visitors from her window at The Village at Keizer Ridge. Mariella Dibble turned 100 years on Thursday, March 26 at The Village at Keizer Ridge. While her birthday plans were sidelined by COVID-19 precautions, undeterred family, friends, and staff members arranged a…

‘Angel’ donor delivers cause to celebrate

Zachary Dowell didn’t have to skip cake and candles on his fifth birthday thanks to the kindness of strangers. David Dowell was only expressing his frustration when he posted on a Keizer Facebook group that his son, Zachary, would have to forego cake and candles…

Keizer woman connects mothers of kids with Down Syndrome

TiAnna and Andrew Wright (Submitted). Ever since TiAnna Wright gave birth to Andrew, her 18-month old son with Down syndrome, she has been involved with a number of groups for parents with children that have Down syndrome. But earlier this year, Wright decided that she…

Keizer vet found new battlefield at home

During the recession in 2008, 18-year-old RJ Navarro found himself short on hours, cash and options. He found relief in the National Guard.  After scoring high on his Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) and his physical he went into the military to become a…

Keizer ATA offering virtual classes to all takers

The owner of a Keizer ATA Martial Arts is changing the way the studio does business during the COVID-19 pandemic, and opening up some classes to anyone who wants to participate online. Carson Clews, owner of the dojo since 2016, said he’s turning what was…

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