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?
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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
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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
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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.
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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28
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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.
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