When medieval cartographers charted the edges of the known world, it was a frequent practice to pencil in monsters in the areas that had not yet been discovered, typically a dragon-like figure. Our oldest known usage of the phrase “here be dragons” appeared on a…
To the Editor: Just when you think 2020 couldn’t be any worse, we find ourselves in another emergency situation with the wildfires destroying our lands, homes, communities and our animals. My thoughts and prayers go out to all the families affected by the evacuation. One…
St. Edward Catholic Church in Keizer will host an American Red Cross blood drive on Friday, Sept. 25, from 1 to 6:30 p.m. To schedule an appointment call 1-800-RED-CROSS or sign up online at RedCrossBlood.org using sponsor code stedwardskeizer. St. Edward Catholic Church is located…
To the Editor: I am writing in support of Michele Roland-Schwartz for Keizer City Council Position #3. Michele is thoughtful and will consider issues with respect to how they affect all people in Keizer. Her experience working with organizations that directly support people who are victims…
To the Editor: As an Oregonian and a voter, we haven’t had a whole lot of say during this pandemic. I want my kids to go back to school. I want my kids to be able to play music and to participate in sports. All…
Keizerites are generous and they are patriotic. That’s why it is so unsettling to hear of how members of Keizer Fire District Explorer Post 350 were treated when posting flags. The Explorers, comprised of young men and women, aged 14 to 20, post flags in…
To the Editor: When we vote in November, we will make some of the most important decisions any of us have made for a long time. We will choose leaders who will make life-impacting decisions, not only nationally, but locally. For Keizer City Council, I…
To the Editor: Having been a resident in Keizer for many years, I have had the opportunity to vote for many different people seeking legislative office. I am proud to cast my vote this November for State Representative Bill Post. Bill is deeply involved in…
Reading the newspaper every day was an instrumental part of my childhood. As early as the age of five, I was wrestling my dad for the sports section every morning. I wasn’t allowed to stay up late and watch SportsCenter and we didn’t have internet…