Keizer Events

Coming up in Keizer:
Dec 2nd 1pm - 5pm Santa visits Volcanos Stadium. Free E-Photos and Candy Canes at the Pro-Shop.

Dec 10th 7:30am - 11:30am Enjoy ham, eggs, pancakes, coffee and milk (all you can eat) $5.00 for adults, $3.00 6 - 12 years old and Free 5 and under.

Dec 16th Santa makes a special trip from the North Pole with Candy Canes for all the children. Look for santa riding in a fire truck on your street.

For more info on the 10th or the 16th contact www.keizerfire.com

Keizer Tree Lighting Ceremony

This evening was the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. The ceremony didn't quite go off without a hitch. It started with electrical difficulties, due to a snow storm earlier this week. Also, the tree needed a electrical makeover provided by Salem Electric. The Music for the ceremony was provided by Doc Titus, who is on his 2nd year as the DJ. Doc has been a DJ for 34 Years. There was over 2000 lights on the tree this year and the live tree is 64 feet tall and about 50 to 60 years old. At 6:00 PM Santa made his debut on Engine 355, Keizer Fire District, which was established in 1948. Then just after 6:00 PM Santa and two selected helpers lit the Christmas tree. Hundreds of people came out for this event, including, nine residents from The Woods Retirement Home. The mayor and others in government were on hand. Joining the mayor were two city council members, Keizer chamber members, and State Rep. Kim Thatcker. Thanks goes to Wells Fargo for their time and support, Roth's for the cookies they provided and special thanks to a last minute donation from the Sub Shop on River Rd. for the forgotten napkins.

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Road Closed

At !!:45pm on 27th Salem Police where assisting ODOT in de-icing Hwy 22 West from the Marion Street Bridge through West Salem. Traffic was deverted down Edgewater and back to Hwy 22 W Beyond West Salem.

Bus Goers Sound Off

The snow didn't stop the local transit system. Three buses had to be rerouted until about 2pm. It was interesting to see the different reaction of bus goers. A couple of riders had this to say, "There is only one thing I can think of when it comes to snow, white christmas, santa, snowmen, and one romantic time with your loved ones. Snow is a magical thing where dreams do come true for all," says Andreas Settle of Las Vegas, Nevada. Jane Smith of Salem said, "I think the snow is nice to look at, but hazardous to walk in." The snow lightened up about 2pm. On the radio they said more snow after 6pm. It has been fun reporting the first snowfall of the season.

Let it snow, let it snow

Oh my! it's coming down! Thick snowflakes in Salem,Oregon. Snow, started falling this afternoon in big fluffy wet flakes. People are saying, "It's like home and being at Mount Hood." This being over heard at Chemeketa Community College. It's a good time for hot Cocoa and sitting by the fire.

Oregonian saves money to fund first ever Great Falls lacrosse team

This September, a sport thought to be mainly based in the East Coast swept the high school students of Great Falls. That sport is lacrosse, rarely heard of in Montana. The group’s founder is Jared Linebaugh, a senior at Great Falls High who really just wanted to play a sport that he loves.
"When I found out that there wasn’t any organized lacrosse in Great Falls, I was surprised," said Linebaugh. As a response to the lack of lacrosse, Linebaugh got a job and started working, " I had saved up quite a bit and then I spent all of it on Lacrosse sticks and other gear." Linebaugh spent well over a thousand dollars on all of the equipment. After purchasing equipment.
Linebaugh put together a team a of anyone that had a desire to play. " I love lacrosse," said Linebuagh. "I’ve never been good at my other sports and I just wanted to get people involved in the sport that I love."
The team consists of students from both Great Falls High and CMR. "We don’t have enough people for two teams, but we may have enough soon," said, Linebaugh.
"It would be cool to have some kind of a cross-town game.

The town is not school related, which means that it is not school supported. This means that any kind team or teams Great Falls have to support themselves for the time being. " I’ve been hoping to get some kind of sponsors," said, Linebaugh.
In addition to the sponsorship ideas, the team plans to have different kinds fundraisers. So, far, the team holds one practice a week on Sundays from 2:30 – 5:00 and it is open to anyone else that wants to join. " We want more people to show up, so that the team can complete," said, Linebaugh. Due to a lack of lacrosse teams in Montana, the local team is going to have to scrounge around for some games.
"We’ve been looking into playing youth teams like ours from both Bozenman and Missoula," said, Linebaugh. "If things go well, we might try to scrimmage some college club teams as well. Lacrosse is pretty big thing in Canada, so we’re going to try and find a Canadian team to play. Although the team has not built up to full size standards, it is doing fairly well for a sport that was foreign to Great Falls three months ago.
"It’s a diverse team," said senior Genna Boland. "kids from both Great Falls High and CMR play together. It’s breaking bartiers. Linebaugh has taken on many responsibilities towards the team, such as acting as coach and assisting players when they need help. However, Linebaugh is been not playing the position of coach. His uncle, Mike Adams, acts as head coach and has a few assistant coaches as well.
"Each coach has his own particular strength," said, Boland. One of the other barriers that is preventing the lacrosse team from flourishing is the lack of woman in the sport. If the team does end up competing, the woman on the team may face an issue. "Women’s lacrosse has entirely different rules than men’s," said, Boland. "Since there’s only two girls on the team, we may not be able to participate in any games we arrange."
Although the team has a few kinks to work out, it is truly amazing the Linebaugh accomplished this feat. A senior in high school spent his hard-earned money on something he loved, and shared it with his community.

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Busy Day in Salem

Happy Thanksgiving, but not for all. In the greater Salem Area, The police where busy with numerous motor vehicle accidents, including a truck vs. a child at Lancaster and Ward Dr N.E. Police, Fire, and Medics were called out to respond to a truck vs. a six-year-old child. It was reported that the child was hit and flew about two feet. This incident happened at about 7:45 p.m.

FIREFIGHTERS HELP MDA AND JERRY LEWIS

ON LANCASTER AND CENTER, FIREFIGHTERS WERE DOING A FILL THE BOOT FOR JERRY’S KIDS. NEWZBLAST WAS ON SITE TO SEE FIRST HAND AND HELP DONATE TO THE CAUSE. ALSO, MANY CARS STOP TO HELP FILL THE BOOT.

Traffic Tie-up

Early morning tie-up on I-5 for hours. Semi-truck rollover at milepost 259. Environmental response team was called out to help clean up the mess. Traffic was backed up all the way through Salem. Road was tied-up until around 11 o'clock.

Sign Beaters

Approx. 4pm on Monday four juveniles were reported to police about beating signs with sticks. Among these were one girl and three boys all about eight years old according to the report. This happened in N.E. Salem on Cordon Rd.

Keizer Station

At 7pm Keizer city council meet in regular session. One topic was Keizer Station Master Plan Amendments/Subdivision/Replat #2006-42. This Plan was up for public hearing and only about ten people were in attendance. Upon review of the plan the mayor did question about a piece of property in the plan which was to be a through way for walkers and bikeriders. The property is part of the ODOT right-of-way. The parcel is 3 acres and had originally been approved as park site, however ODOT is now taking the property and saying the it is to not have any people in or on the property. It will be landscaped and a sign in it but that is it. The city is going to try to negotiate with ODOT for the right to once again put a walking path through it.

Keizer Events

November 28th will be the Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony. The festivities start at 6pm. Santa usually makes an appearance. It is expected to be a great night for young and old alike. Put this event on your calendar of things to do. Check us out afterward for the story from the tree. Please remember to bring non-perishable can food to be given to families in need.

Need vendors for Christmas Bazaar

Christmas Bazaar to be held at Kingwood West in West Salem next to Capital Manor. Bazaar to be held on Dec. 2nd from 9am to 3pm. for more information contact Barbara Black at (503) 393-6971.

Travelodge Tweeker gets help from 911 call

On the 19th, Officers respond to Travelodge on State St due to a call to 911 dispatch where no one said anything. Officers arrived and found a man all tweeked out. The officers requested assistance from other officers and medic staff..