In My Octopus Teacher a diver finds redemption in the kelp forests off the coast of South Africa. According to an article published by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, more than 80% of the earth’s oceans remain unexplored. I realize that this is a…
To the Editor: Before you vote on this year’s Keizer City Council, I want you to sit and think about if you love the feeling of Keizer right now. The feeling of community, togetherness, opportunity, local business, and a small town feel so close to…
To the Editor: To me, it is clear that Ross Day is an excellent choice for Keizer City Council and he has my vote in the November election. Ross will be an asset to our city leadership and I trust him whole-heartedly. Ross Day is one…
To the Editor: Here’s another 2020 thing to worry about. It seems that we may add to the list of COVID-19 symptoms, sweating, orange skin tone, and incoherant unstopable babbling about voter fraud, antifa, socialism, Obama’s terrible crimes and nasty women. If you encounter a…
Six thoughtful candidates, each with a desire to serve their community at the highest grassroots level are competing for seats on the city council this year. Keizerites should make sure to include votes for city council positions on their ballots in 2020. As a former…
What a difference a week can make. Saturday, Sept. 26, was among the best days of the Trump presidency, or so some of us thought watching the president introduce in the Rose Garden his sterling candidate for Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s seat on the Supreme Court.…
To the Editor: I am supporting Ramiro Navarro (RJ) for Oregon House District 25. RJ is an army veteran who served in Iraq, and has a deep and abiding interest in serving throughout our community. Based upon difficulties RJ overcame, he started the Oregon Veterans Youth…
To the Editor: As a former member of the Keizer City Council, I understand first-hand the importance of representing our community – for family, friends, and neighbors. Please join me in supporting three outstanding persons for council – Laura Reid, Kyle Juran and Ross Day. I…
To the Editor: In these challenging times, it is easy for small businesses to give in to despair. I want to thank all our elected officials who never give up working on our behalf. I’m writing today specifically about State Representative Bill Post’s fight for…