“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…]
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Democracy prevails
Our democracy has prevailed. Joseph R. Biden was inagurated as the 46th president of the United States without incident on January 20. The feared protests did not materialize and mar America’s transfer of power; it was peaceful. The new president’s inaguaral address was short but pointed: paraphrasing Abraham Lincoln’s remarks[Read More…]
Hospice manager honored by Spirit Mountain
Spirit Mountain recently tapped Barb Farmer, Clinical manager at Willamette Valley Hospice, as its yeʔlan lima (Helping Hand) award winner for the paid management category. Farmer has been a clinical manager at Willamette Valley Hospice since 2013. Due to her expertise in pediatric hospice care throughout the years. With 30[Read More…]
MCFD1 paramedic embarked on new journey at 63
In the United States, seniors are eligible for early retirement at age 62. At age 63, Victor Hoffer began to work at Marion County Fire District #1 (MCFD1) as a paramedic. “I was a probie to people who were 40 years younger than me,” Hoffer said. A “probie” is slang[Read More…]
Police calls Jan. 11 – Jan. 18
Monday, Jan. 11 7:30 a.m. – Assault reckless endangering in the 300 block of Apple Blossom Avenue NE. 7:30 a.m. – Stolen vehicle recovered at the intersection of Brooks Avenue NE and Leo Street NE. 2:45 p.m. – Assault in the 3000 block of River Road N. 5:41 p.m. –[Read More…]
Compost facility clears first hurdle
A Renewable Carbon facility in Sandoval County, N.M. A proposed compost facility, west of Volcanoes Stadium, took a small step forward in a meeting of the Keizer Planning Commission Jan. 13. Commissioners recommended adding compost facilities to the approved uses in industrial zones with an 6-1 vote. Commissioner Frank Hostler[Read More…]
Chick-fil-A looking more likely at Keizer Station
By ERIC A. HOWALD Of the Keizertimes Chick-fil-A, another fan favorite restaurant, is giving Keizer Station a hard look. For the first time since rumors of a Keizer location more than a year ago, the restaurant’s interest was formally acknowledged in a meeting of the Keizer Planning Commission. “The Area[Read More…]
Virtual youth summit Feb. 6
Teens can get help preparing for life during and after high school through the ILEAD Youth Leadership Summit, set for Saturday, Feb. 6. The free, one-day event is online this year and open to any high school-aged teen living in the mid-Willamette Valley. The summit will feature highly interactive workshops[Read More…]
Caillier steps into Chamber’s top job
Mark Caillier, a former Keizer city councilor and omnipresent Keizer volunteer, will lead the Keizer Chamber after the departure of Danielle Bethell. Mark Caillier once joked that becoming Keizer’s First Citizen was a gateway to additional service to the city and its residents. The former city councilor, member of several[Read More…]
Behind the badge: Officer Tim Hein
Officer Tim Hein Hein was sworn into the Keizer Police Department (KPD) at a city council meeting in late October. He came from the Silverton Police Department (SPD), where he worked for 10 years. He was hired on at the SPD straight out of college and worked on patrol and[Read More…]