To the Editor: I was so disappointed, that for the second year that Keizer has hosted the Festival of Lights parade, there was NO American Flag honored to begin the parade.  How sad for the younger generation that they are not being taught our heritage and pride for our country. Whether you believe in the [...]

To the Editor: Gift cards to our Oregon National Guard families are much appreciated during the holiday season. Many families of deployed soldiers have financial difficulties and especially during this expensive time of year. The gift cards, distributed by programs under the direction of General Mike Caldwell, offer some relief and demonstrate our appreciation of [...]

To the Editor: Regarding Martin Doerfler’s attempt at poetry (A Poem, Keizertimes, Nov. 22): Emerson and Whitman are in no danger. It is just such a sentiment that feeds the divisiveness in our country. Wouldn’t it be refreshing to actually see some non-partisan politics for a change? It seems doubtful as some continue to gloat [...]

To the Editor: Last Friday at 1:45 p.m. I was walking my bike across Dearborn Ave. when two young women in a Plymouth Neon car ran the red light and barely missed me. All traffic was stopped in both directions on River Road when out of the blue came this car as I was walking [...]

To the Editor: I was recently involved in an automobile accident on River Road and was again reminded why I prefer living in Keizer, a small city with a heart. Almost immediately several people were on the scene to help, directing traffic, helping me get my car into an adjacent parking lot, calming and reassuring [...]

To the Editor: To our neighbors on Romney Lane, Bless your hearts, we feel your pain We’ve also been beyond dejected (When Bush the Lesser was selected) By his daddy’s buddies on the court, then won a second term That hurt but though we did some private pouting, We did not engage in drive-by shouting, Or [...]

To the Editor: Thank you to the courteous drivers in Keizer.  Over the past three years I have logged 2,000 miles running and most of those miles have been right here in our fair city.  During that time I have not had even one “close call” crossing streets or with cars coming out of driveways. [...]

To the Editor: I feel that we are at the 11th hour of a development tidal wave, but I wasn’t proactive before, so can’t blame anyone. Now I feel motivated, and here’s why: When I saw the land on the east side of McLeod Lane adjoining Lockhaven Drive being graded for development I was shocked. That [...]

To the Editor: America Recycles Day, November 15, was developed to celebrate the progress that we’ve made recycling as well as offering an opportunity to raise awareness about the value that recycling brings. Reusing recyclables to make new products conserves energy, reduces emissions and conserves natural resources.  You may be surprised to know that the [...]

To the Editor: Taking issue with your editorial regarding Keizer’s mayoral election (Lore Christopher for mayor, Oct. 26, 2012): Your opinion piece starts off interesting with an introduction to Keizer’s first mayoral challenge in 10 years, Mayor Lore Christopher versus Councilor David McKane, stating the race is really between personalities and styles. But voters should [...]