As the city council approved plans for a Chick-fil-A, the burning question on the mind of Councilor Laura Reid was traffic. “What will be done about lines and managing them?” Reid asked. After the addition of an In-N-Out in December 2019, traffic around that site swells to the main roads[Read More…]
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Chick-fil-A gets council greenlight
Construction of a Chick-fil-A near Keizer Station moved one step closer to reality at a meeting of the Keizer City Council Monday, Feb. 1. Councilors approved changes to a master plan that removes a proposed auto lube business to accommodate additional parking for the fast food restaurant. “We’re super-excited to[Read More…]
Peace poles to be placed in four parks
Thanks, in part, to a dedicated Rotarian, Keizer’s first Peace Poles are going up soon. The installation of Peace Poles in four Keizer parks got eager approvals from the Keizer Public Arts Commission and Keizer City Council in recent weeks. The arts commission gave its blessing at a meeting Jan.[Read More…]
Keizer woman celebrates 100 years
Bessie Lelack of Keizer turned 100 years old and was feted at a her grandson’s home on Tuesday, Feb. 2. She was joined by her son Jerry Lelack, grandson Tony (who prepared the birthday dinner) and great-Bessie Lelack with (from left) great-grandson Noah, grandson Tony Lelack, great-granddaughter Chloe and son[Read More…]
Liberty House launches new online wellness website for youth and teens
Depression rates have skyrocketed since the inception of the iPhone in 2007. Today, suicide is the leading cause of death in Oregon for ages 10-24. iRespect&Protect, a collaborative effort by Marion and Polk counties, hopes to change this by offering free tools, resources, and toolkits for youth, teens, parents, youth[Read More…]
Diamond anniversary
Keizerites John and Juliana (Smith) Cutsforth will celebrate their 60th anniversary years on Feb. 11. John was born in Silverton and Juliana in Salem. They were married at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Salem on Feb. 11, 1961. The couple met in 1959 while cruising “The Gut,” Portland[Read More…]
MHS artists featured at KAA
Keizer Art Association will combine its Winter Showcase and the McNary High School Art Show for its February online exhibit that available from Feb. 5 to Feb. 24. Winners of the juried show, including best of show, will be announced at keizerarts.com on Saturday, Feb. 5. Due to COVID-19, there will be[Read More…]
KeizerFEST artist is only 8 and doing great
Evie McCarthy Evie McCarthy, 8, entered the annual KeizerFEST iris art competition because she wanted to buy a gift for her sister. “I thought if I won, I would earn the money. If I did not win, at least I would have fun,” Evie said. She’s now $200 richer and[Read More…]
Neighbors pitch in to give WWII vet special 93rd
Ray Wood, (with dog) had friends and neighbors arranged for a health-safe 93rd birthday Wednesday, Jan. 20. Ray Wood’s neighbors posted greetings and hosted him at a celebration to mark his 93rd birthday in Keizer on Wednesday, Jan.20. Born in the little town of West Portland (since annexed into greater[Read More…]
REVIEW: “Nazi Wives: The Women at the Top of Hitler’s Germany” by James Wyllie
“Nazi Wives: The Women at the Top of Hitler’s Germany” by James Wyllie c.2019, St. Martin’s Press $28.99 / $38.50 Canada 288 pages Stand by your man. That’s what the old song says you’re supposed to do: stand by him, support him, tell him when he’s right and when he[Read More…]