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PAGE A4, KEIZERTIMES, NOVEMBER 9, 2018 Opinion Now open Klosets fi ll a big need It started with an idea that bloomed into an actual space for high school kids to get the items they need, pri- marily clothing, toiletries and food. Though school offi cials and commu- nity leaders knew there was a need, the success of the McNary Kloset has been bigger than most expected. The McNary Kloset model has been replicated at Whiteaker and Claggett Creek Middle Schools in Keizer and an elementary school may soon join the other Klosets. Community support of these in-school take-what- you-need stores has been heartwarm- ing as businesses and the public have donated clothes and other items. The ability to acquire a coat, a good pair of shoes, a toothbrush or a nutri- tious meal turns kids into function- ing students. It is hard to learn when you’re cold, hungry or bullied due to shabby clothes. Even in a well-off city like Keizer, there are those who need a hand. The schools with Klosets accept donations of new or gently used clothes (coats and jacket are import- ant this time of year), shoes, toiletries and non-perishable yet nutritious food or snacks. Donations can be delivered to the schools or to drop off locations. Items destined for Whiteaker and Claggett Creek middle schools can be dropped off at Copy Cats (3800 Riv- er Road N.); items for McNary High School can be dropped off at the Keiz- ertimes offi ce (142 Chemawa Rd. N). The McNary Kloset and its sister in-school stores are tightly controlled, it is not a free-for-all for students. At the high school counselors monitor access to assure that stu- dents in actual need are the store’s only customers. Least anyone believes the Klosets are a nanny-state project, we all must realize how diffi cult it is for a teen to be vulnerable; at the high school level it is key to fi t in and not appear different. The staffs at McNary, Whiteaker and Claggett Creek strive to maintain the self-esteem of the students that use the Klosets. Hunger knows no season, nor does the need for warmth or cleanliness. The Klosets at the high school and the two middle schools accept donations throughout the year. The Keizer Chamber Foundation (the Keizer Chamber of Commerce’s philantropic arm) is the organization behind the Klosets with the help of the three schools. The foundation asks the public to help the kids of our com- munity in need by combing their own closets for gently used items of cloth- ing or to purchase extra food, such as energy bars, while shopping at the grocer. The Klosets are excellent examples of our community helping our kids. —LAZ our opinion What hath WWI wrought? The refrain, “the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month” will turn 100 years old in a few days. It marked the end of “the War to end all Wars!” Germany, its manpower and supplies largely spent and facing imminent in- vasion, signed an armistice agreement with the Allies in a railroad car outside Compiegne, France on November 11, 1918. So, what was there to celebrate? The United States got offi cially in- volved on April 6, 1917, and ultimately threw 1.2 million American soldiers at the confl ict, sustaining 122,000 casualties from the start of our nation’s offensive to the armi- stice. It was said at the time about our commit- ment that “Midwestern farm boys had become men. Men had become soldiers. And soldiers had be- come casualties.” That statement from a book on the subject looks now a bit too much like old-fashioned bravado when one realizes the number killed as those were real Americans whose fam- ilies grieved the loss of sons, husbands and fathers. What did the Great War accom- plish? At least 8.5 million belliger- ents died, while 12 to 13 million ci- vilians also perished. In Europe many believed that the sacrifi ces brought freedom to Czechoslovakia and a sov- ereign Poland. But the changes also brought a huge number of persons into ethically “other” status with the advent of hatreds and atrocities. Later, Croatia fl ickered through bygone Yu- goslovia, Czechoslovakia split, while Poland, Hungary and Romania have been in and out of bondage with ul- tra-right wing efforts now underway. The Ottoman Empire, an entity that endured for centuries, was also on the losing side, resulting in its breakup and becoming a Middle East of enduring confl icts and warring factions. The victors worked at preventing German rearmament. England’s Win- ston Churchill recognized that “the mortal need was security at all costs and by all methods.” He also said that the terms of the Treaty of Versailles were malignant and silly with noth- ing reaped except ill will.” After the fi ghting ceased and the armistice not yet signed, the Germans torpedoed the Irish mail boat Leinster drowning 450 civilians while those demanding revenge wanted to see Kaiser Wilhelm II’s execution. That didn’t happen; he lived until 1941. The treaty’s so-called War Guilt Clause made Germany accept all the blame which provided Adolph Hitler an issue to hammer away at the treaty and attack the “traitorous” Germans who agreed to it. Both Hitler and the U.S.S.R’s Joe Stalin made “hay” over the war and assisted in consequences that later got World War II underway. America left war in Europe behind in November, 1918; however, our nation returned after the attack on Pearl Har- bor in 1941. Unfortunately, we remain at warring which has proven to gener- ate a whole lot of destructive heat but little guiding light while humankind knows wars’ negatives but too often resorts to armed confl ict rather than peaceful diplomacy. Is the world’s chance of peace a cup half full or half empty? There are reported to be enough weapons to disintegrate the planet Earth and convert it back to the fi ery ball of its origin. Before his election, President Trump was against warring overseas and criticized his predecessor accord- ingly. Yet, we’re still warring in Af- ghanistan and elsewhere while Trump recently hired one of the worst of War Hawkish Americans to advise him on military matters. American for gener- ations were fi rst to avoid war and set an example for peace. Will we again demand it or embrace Armageddon? gono h. mcintyro (Gono H. McIntyro sharos his opin- ion froquontly in tho Koizortimos.) KEIZERTIMES/Lyndon A. Zaitz Mombors of Tho Thrift Storo toam Lindsay Roal, Gary Mohr, Stuart Sampson, Alox Portor, Darlono Brush and Molissa Johnson gathor for a ribbon cutting at Tho Thrift Storo Tuosday, Nov. 6. Koizor Chambor of Commorco board mombor Shawn Lapof is socond from tho right. CRYSTAL, continued from Page A3 “She is such a strong presence in our school.” Hoagland spent her summer working with migrant students and families as the Willamette ESD lead recruiter. She did home visits, inter- viewed families and connected mi- grant families to resources. She also delivered books, coats and tooth- brushes to families in need through- out Mill City and Lincoln City. She also connects with a do- nor each year to bring a car load of school supplies to Kennedy. Recently, Hoagland spent hours after school organizing Kennedy’s new Spanish intervention materi- als so teachers and staff could more readily reach bilingual students. She regularly volunteers to watch chil- dren during nightly Parent Club meetings. “Laura is not a talker,” Leonard wrote. “She is a woman of action and impact. Mrs. Hoagland’s selfl ess- ness and work ethic set a tremendous example for our students.” Since 1996, the community has Web Poll Results ARE YOU OPTIMISTIC ABOUT THE FUTURE OF THE U.S.? Yos — 53% No — 47% Cops rouse man parked in middle of Shady Lane A Keizer police offi cer found a man asleep in a car he parked in the middle of Shady Lane Northeast shortly be- fore 1 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 4. The department was fi rst alerted to the situation shortly after midnight but other higher priority calls took precedence. The 2015 Ford Edge was still parked in the middle of the street 40 minutes later. The vehicle’s engine and headlights were turned off and the responding offi cer did not realize it was occupied by a driver until he walked up to the driver’s window and found the driver passed out behind the wheel. Initially, the offi cer did not know if the driver was intoxicated or if he was experi- encing a medical emergency. The driver was later identifi ed as 32-year-old Alvaro Arellano Jr. of Sa- lem. The offi cer investigated the inci- dent as a possible DUII and developed probable cause to arrest for the crime driving under the infl uence. Arellano was also charged with possession of heroin and cocaine. 11 a.m. - Failure to preform duties of a driver when property is damaged in the 6000 block of Ulali Drive NE. 9:30 p.m. - Burglary in the 900 block of Orchard Street N. MONDAY, OCTOBER 29 10 a.m. - Criminal mischief in the 5000 block of Newberg Drive N. 6:55 p.m. - Traffi c accident at the inter- section of Lockhaven Drive NE and Mc- Leod Lane NE. 8:30 p.m. - Theft from motor vehicle in the 3000 block of Cherry Avenue NE. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30 Vote in a new poll every Thursday! GO TO KEIZERTIMES.COM Keizertimes Whoatland Publishing Corp. • 142 Chomawa Road N. • Koizor, Orogon 97303 phono: 503.390.1051 • wob: www.koizortimos.com • omail: kt@koizortimos.com comedian, Tom Hewitt once again kept the evening going as emcee for the event. “This event is truly about honoring outstanding education professionals who touch the lives of children in support of academic suc- cess. Our entire community appre- ciates the time, resources and energy needed to provide an exceptional education for every child, every day,” Hewitt stated. Arriving nominees were treated to a red carpet walk with a live feed broadcast inside the theatre, hosted by Ron Jaecks and Kelli Swanson Jaecks, as well as live music from the Flextones. Presented by the Salem-Keizer Education Foundation in collabora- tion with the Salem-Keizer School District and the Salem Area and Keizer Chambers of Commerce, the Awards celebrate and recognize those teachers, administrators and support staff who exceed all expec- tations of their profession and who engage community in their profes- sion and who engage community in their work. Since its inception, the Crystal Apple Awards has been rep- licated in communities throughout the United States. polico scannor SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28 KEIZERTIMES.COM come together to honor local ed- ucators who provide go beyond their regular job duties to demon- strate best practices, benefi t students and provide them with educational options. Nominations come from community members, students and parents. “It is an honor to continue the tradition of celebrating education in this community. The teaching professionals we have in our dis- trict are truly worthy of this grand celebration,” said Brent Neilsen, In- terim Executive Director of the Sa- lem-Keizer Education Foundation. The Crystal Apple Awards were presented by Jeff Aeschliman, Board President for Salem-Keizer Edu- cation Foundation, Salem-Keizer School Superintendent Christy Per- ry, Bob Shackleford, President of the Keizer Chamber of Commerce and TJ Sullivan, President of the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce. The ninth annual Crystal Apple Business Partnership Award went to Allied Video Productions. Owners Scott Hossner and Dan Walker ac- cepted the award. . Retired Judson Middle School drama teacher and local actor and 2:14 a.m. - Arrest for driving with a sus- pended license 6:30 a.m. - Identity theft in the 2000 of Kennedy Circle NE. 7 a.m. - Burglary in the 5000 block of Allendale Way NE. 10:55 a.m. - Traffi c accident at the inter- section of River Road N and Sam Or- cutt Way NE. 12:30 p.m. - Computer crime in the 2000 Kennedy Circle NE. 2:35 p.m. - Motor vehicle theft in the 2000 Allendale Way NE. 3:30 p.m. - Arrest for physical harassment in the 200 block of Cummings Lane N. 5:01 p.m. - Arrest for physical harassment in the 100 Delta Court N. 6:11 p.m. - Possession of a stolen vehicle in the 4000 block o f Peyton Street N. 6:38 p.m. - Arrest for shoplifting and in- terfering with a police offi cer in the 4000 block of River Road N. 7:32 p.m. - Arrest for unlawful possession of methamphetamine in the 200 block of Cummings Lane N. 8:45 p.m. - Physical harassment in the 4000 of 19th place NE. 10:18 p.m. - Arrest for disorderly con- duct, attempted crime, and unlawful entry to a vehicle at the intersection of Shady Lane NE and Pleasant View Drive NE. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31 2 a.m. - Arrest for strangulation in the 100 block of Triple Tree Circle N. 6 a.m. - Physcial harassment in the 5000 block of Allendale Way NE. 12:56 p.m. - Strangulation in the 1000 block of Dixon Street NE. 3:58 p.m. - Arrest on warrant in the 5000 block of River Road N. 7:42 p.m. - Arrest for criminal mischief, physical harassment and burglary of a business. 11:13 p.m. - Arrest for menacing use/ displace of weapons, and unlawful use/ carry of weapon. In the 5000 block of River Road N. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1 12 a.m. - Telephonic harassment in the 5000 block of River Road N. 12:45 a.m. - Telephonic harassment in the 1000 block of Rafael Avenue N. 4:16 a.m. - Arrest for unlawful possession of marijuana in the 1000 block of Che- mawa Road N. 3 p.m. - Vandalism in the 1000 block of Alder Drive NE. 5:46 p.m. - Vandalism in the 3000 block of Jack Street N. 10:20 p.m. - Crime damage in the 5000 block of River Road N. 11 p.m. - Motor vehicle theft in the 5000 block of Courtlyn Court NE. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2 1:14 a.m. - Motor vehicle theft in the 3000 of River Road N. 7:38 a.m. - Criminal trespassing in the 1000 block of Alder Drive NE. 11:30 a.m. - Crime damage in the 6000 block of Keizer Station Boulevard NE. 8:05 p.m. - Arrest on warrant for proba- tion violation in the 700 block of Weeks Drive NE. 8:30 p.m. - Vandalism in the 4000 block of Prestige Court NE. 8:48 p.m. - Arrest on warrant proba- tion violation in the 6000 block of Ulali Drive NE. 10:15 p.m. - Failure to preform duties of a driver when property is damaged in the 1000 block of Shady Lane NE. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3 1 a.m. - Vandalism in the 6000 block of Parkshadow Court NE. 3:01 a.m. - Theft from a building in the 3000 block of Pleasant View Drive NE. 3:05 a.m. - Arrest for driving while sus- pended in the 400 block of Locust Street NE. 4:24 p.m. - Arrest on warrant in the 1000 block of Candlewood Drive NE. 6:15 p.m. - Failure to preform duties of a driver when property is damaged at the intersection of James Street NE and Riv- er Road N. 6:25 p.m. - Criminal trespassing in the 5000 block of River Road N. 9:34 p.m. - Arrest for possession of sto- len vehicle in the 4000 block of River Road N. 9:40 p.m. - Failure to preform duties of a driver when property is damaged at the intersection of Parkmedow Drive NE and Wheatland Road N. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4 12:03 a.m. - Arrest for unlawful posses- sion of heroin, cocaine and driving under the infl uence of intoxicants. 1:51 a.m. - Arrest on warrant for un- lawful possession of fi rearm in the 3000 block of Pleasant View Drive NE. 10:20 p.m. - Arrest for physical harass- ment in the 5000 block of River Road N. Lyndon A. Zaitz, Editor & Publisher SUBSCRIPTIONS Ono yoar: $25 in Marion County, $33 outsido Marion County, $45 outsido Orogon PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY Publication No: USPS 679-430 POSTMASTER Sond addross changos to: Koizortimos Circulation 142 Chomawa Road N. Koizor, OR 97303 Poriodical postago paid at Salom, Orogon SUBSCRIBE GET A YEAR’S WORTH OF KEIZER NEWS IN YOUR MAILBOX FOR ONLY $25 CALL 503-390-1051
