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Police Investigating ATM Robbery in Keizer

Keizer Police Officers arrived on scene within two minutes of the 911 call and with the assistance of a Salem Police K9 unit, the area was searched and the suspect was not located.

(KEIZER) - Tuesday night, at approximately 11:08 PM, the Keizer Police Department received a 911 call from a female caller at MAPS Credit Union, located at 111 McNary Estates Drive in Keizer.

The caller advised that she had just been robbed by a subject who was armed with knife and the victim’s wallet had been taken.

Keizer Police Officers arrived on scene within two minutes of the 911 call and with the assistance of a Salem Police K9 unit, the area was searched and the suspect was not located.

Salem, Keizer Fall Leaf Hauls Set For Saturday

Food or cash donations will be taken at the Salem sites for the Marion-Polk Food Share.

(SALEM) - The Cities of Salem and Keizer will be offering their annual fall leaf haul program on Saturday.

This years fall leaf haul, will take place from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM in both cities.

No brush, branches or limbs will be accepted.

The program is designed for Salem and Keizer residents only (no commercial landscapers, please).

Cash donations also will be taken to support the Parks Tradition Fund.

The garbage haulers are donating equipment and operators.

Candidates Sought For Salem-Keizer Citizens` Budget Committee

Four vacancies exist at this time.

(SALEM) - The Salem-Keizer School District 2007-08 Citizens' Budget Committee is seeking four candidates.

The positions are open to all qualified registered voters of the district; except officers, agents or employees of the school district.

Each candidate must be a resident of Salem-Keizer School District 24J

10TH Annual Crystal Apple Awards Ceremony Thursday Night

The awards event will also feature music from its own Crystal Apple Band and entertainment by nationally recognized inspirational comedian, and speaker, Judson Laipply.

(SALEM) - The 10th annual Crystal Apple Awards dinner and ceremony will take place Thursday at the Historic Elsinore Theatre.

The event will be a theater-style evening with a “Live from the Red Carpet Show,” starting at 6:30 PM, with the program beginning at 7:00 PM.
The Crystal Apple Awards® gives the Salem area business community the opportunity to honor Salem-Keizer area educators for making significant contributions in the lives of children.

Since 1997, the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with Salem-Keizer Public Schools, and Salem-Keizer Education Foundation has recognized excellence in education, specifically among teachers, administrators and support staff.

As part of the Awards, sponsors visit each nominee’s employment site to present them with a certificate on behalf of the business community.

The awards culminate with a first-class, community-wide event where nominees and recipients are honored for their contributions in the lives of Salem-Keizer youth.

Keizer Chamber Hosts Veteran and Local Hero Tribute Luncheon

A special tribute to veterans of war, United States armed services, the Oregon National Guard, and local Heroes from Keizer, Salem, Marion County Sheriff’s Office

(KEIZER) - Veterans and local heroes were honored for their dedication and service Wednesday at McNary High School.

The Keizer Chamber of Commerce brought together ermergency personnel, local veterans and community members for a very special event.

McNary High School FBLA students were on hand to help with the ceremony, as veterans and local heroes were introduced.

Voters Say NO Salem-Keizer Transit District Levy

The defeat means the district will have to make more cuts to service next year.

(SALEM) - Voters in Marion and Polk counties narrowly defeated the Salem-Keizer Transit Districts $6.8 million levy.

The majority of the levy would have been used to maintain the current level of transit services in Salem and Keizer and restore some of the services reduced this September.

Parents Invited to Internet Safety Workshops This Month

One class this month will be held for spanish speaking parents only.

(SALEM) - The Salem-Keizer School District is holding Internet Safety Workshops this month to help parents protect their children from internet crimes.

Topics will include:

Internet predators - How they prey on children & the tactics they use.

Cyberbullying - what it is and how to address it.

Social Networking Sites – Such as MySpace and Facebook.

Email and Instant Messaging.

Identity theft - the risks and how to prevent it.

Talking to your child about Internet safety.

UPDATE: Windows Broken in 23 Parked Cars in Keizer

The Keizer Police Department is offering up to a $500 Reward for information leading to arrest and conviction

(KEIZER) - Keizer Police were called to investigate a criminal mischief call early Sunday morning in the Gubser Neighborhood area, on Keizer’s Miracle of Christmas Route. Shortly after the first call at 8:00 AM, a second victim made a report from the same neighborhood.

Keizer Police say that after arriving, an officer started to notice numerous other vehicles that were parked in front of homes and had damage.

All told, a total of 23 vehicles were damaged during the early morning hours and in each case, the front windshield or rear window was shattered out.

People in Need of Medical Attention Should Call 9-1-1

Fire officials in Keizer are concerned over the number of citizens driving themselves to the fire station, instead of calling 9-1-1.

(KEIZER) - Keizer Fire District officials have recently noticed an increase of people in need of emergency medical services driving to the fire station to receive medical aid from paramedics.

District officials would like to remind people that in emergency situations it is far better to call 9-1-1 to get assistance. There are many reasons for calling for help, rather than trying to drive for help.

McNary’s Smythe Announces Retirement

His 102-20 record (84%) is the highest in McNary history.

(KEIZER) - McNary High School Athletic Director Michael Maghan Friday announced the retirement of Head Football Coach Tom Smythe effective at the conclusion of the 2006 season.

Smythe leaves McNary after 12 seasons; the longest tenure of any previous McNary football head coach.

He led the Celtics to five league championships (96’, 97’, 98’, 02’, and 05’) and two State Championships (1997 & 2001).