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people who have alternatives.
If Democrats want to go this
direction, I want to know what
the alternatives are.”
Post is again trying to free
up allergy sufferers to purchase
Sudafed-type
medication
without seeing a doctor
for a prescription. Oregon’s
restrictions on Sudafed are
some of the strictest in the
nation while other states keep
the medication behind the
counter and allow purchase of
the medication as long as the
consumer presents a photo ID.
Post has new hope for the
bill, which has failed previously,
because it appears to have the
support of House Speaker Tina
Kotek.
“All the legislators are tired
of driving to Vancouver for
Sudafed,” Post said.
Thatcher is also returning
with another attempt to
mandate that Oregon honor
concealed carry licenses issued
in other states. Rather than
a blanket reciprocity for any
license issued in another state,
this time she’s focusing on states
already offering reciprocity
to Oregon concealed license
holders.
Post is pushing for a new $2
million allotment for recipients
of SNAP and TANF benefi ts.
He knows it isn’t going to
be popular with some of his
constituents, but he’s heard
from many families who are
running out of money for basic
needs like diapers before the
end of the month.
Another bill that even
Post admits is something of
a surprise for him, is one that
would give certain youth
offenders a chance for a
sentencing review before being
transferred to adult facilities.
“I’ve spent a lot of time
hanging out with the youth at
McLaren as part of my church
(Salem Evangelical), and I’ve
met enough of these guys
who can say they were being
idiots or made a mistake. I
have a young man in my mind
who deserves a break, and this
is coming from a hard-on-
criminals guy,” Post said.
While they are still waiting
to see what other major issues
rise to the surface, one issue
they are united in standing
against are gun control efforts
including a proposed limit
on ammunition sales and
outlawing magazines with a
capacity of more than fi ve
rounds.
“Only allowing someone 20
rounds a month limits people’s
ability to be profi cient with
their weapons. That’s a safety
issue for me,” Post said.
“There are the perennial
bills that whittle away at
people’s constitutional rights.
Every right is abused and
people get hurt over it. There
will always be those people, it’s
not the tool,” Thatcher said.
All of the work will be taking
place against a background
of a major investigation at
the Oregon Capitol. The
Bureau of Labor and Industry
is following up on reports of
sexual harassment throughout
the Capitol, some of which
have mentioned Post by name.
While Post said the
investigation is an “act of
revenge by [Democrat] Brad
Avakian against his own party,”
Thatcher is hoping some good
can come out of it.
“It’s also shedding some light
on things and because of it I
am hopeful that we make some
good changes,” said Thatcher
who is part of the Capitol
Culture Committee working
to improve the workplace
environment. “We’ll be dealing
with the rules and hope to
make it better for people and
without creating a space for
politically-based allegations. I
do want to make sure people
don’t have to be subjected to
creepy behavior.”
Regardless of the issue,
both legislators hope to have
more constructive talks than
are happening at the federal
level of government. Both
expressed frustration with the
partial government shutdown
after attending a training on
civil discourse last week that
illuminated the problems that
arise when parties become
too entrenched in a particular
position.
“I think that demonstration
will be in the back of peoples’
minds,” Thatcher said. “There
are instances when you have to
agree to disagree, but we have
to keep talking.”
Chamber
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by June 30. He’s got about half the $40,000 he needs to make
Phase 1 it a reality, but is looking for local businesses or individ-
uals who could contribute the remainder.
“We need community groups that can help with the labor
and someone with the skills and equipment to work with con-
crete so we can install the pads,” Davis said.
To cut initial costs, the plan is to use leftover bark chips from
The Big Toy resurfacing project and return at a later date to in-
stall pour-in-place surfaces throughout the system.
Davis is looking at two types of equipment for the parks.
One is a tamper-proof seven-station multigym produced by
Outdoor-Fit Exercise Systems. The single piece of equipment
enables users to regular or assisted chin-ups and dips, knee raises,
back extensions, squats, push-ups and calf raises.
“It would be really easy for a group of people to go down to
their park and just rotate around,” Davis said.
The second design features a set-up of high and low chin up
and push-up bars along with two box stations that could be used
in a variety of ways.
Claggett Creek and Meadows Park would get the Out-
door-Fit stations while Wallace House and Country Glen would
get the bars and boxes, if Davis’ plans pan out.
“The sky is the limit in terms of how it could be used and
who can use it. Any one could design a workouts program
around a trip to the park,” Davis said. “Accessibility is a huge
hurdle to fi tness,. Once you overcome that, you’re going to have
an impact on the community.”
To help out or donate to the effort, Davis can be reached at
541-905-5192 or via email at jeffd@live.com.
DIRECTIONS
FROM KEIZER:
Take I-5 South,
Hwy 22 East,
Exit 13, turn
towards
Sublimity,
right (East) on
Church Street.
UNIT TYPES:
• Assisted Living
• Independent
Living
• Memory Care
• Skilled
Rehabilitation
& Nursing Care
MONTHLY RENT: Cost Varies
to home-
based cooks
After a long day, the thought
of cooking dinner and cleaning
up the kitchen can be daunting.
The Keizer Chamber of Com-
merce wants to give home-
based chefs a break and an
chance to win a $100 gift card.
A
new
initiative
called Cook’s Night Off will
be held at El Patron Mexican
Grill this month on Wednesday,
Jan. 30. Keizer cooks and their
families are invited to dine at
El Patron Mexican Grill where
they will be entered to win a
$100 gift card. There are two
ways to enter the drawing. You
are encouraged to post a pic-
ture of your dinner at El Patron
tagging both the restaurant and
the Keizer Chamber of Com-
merce on Facebook. Addition-
ally, entries into the drawing
can be made at the restaurant
with an entry form. Entrants
can use both methods to dou-
ble the chance to win.
TYPE OF CARE: Full Continuum of Care
AMENITIES:
• 38-Acre Private, Family Owned Active
Retirement Community
• No Buy In • Apartments • Cottages
• Café • Gift Shop
• Beauty Shop • Pet Friendly
• Duck Pond with Walking Areas
390 SE Church Street, Sublimity, OR 97385 • 503-769-3499 • www.MarianEstates.com
Emerald
Pointe
DIRECTIONS
FROM KEIZER:
On River Road,
one-half mile
north of McNary
Estates.
Senior Living Community
UNIT TYPES:
• Studio
• 1 BR
w/ deck or
walk-in closet
• 2 BR, 1 BA
• 2 BR, 2 BA
w/ deck or
walk-in closet
MONTHLY RENT: starting at $1 ,350
ASSISTED LIVING AVAILABILTY: no
AMENITIES:
• Full kitchens in every apartment • Free WiFi
• Flexible Optional Meals • Waist High Gardens
• Full Activities Calendar • Weekly Excursions
• Special Dietary Needs Met • Coffee Lounge
• Housekeeping • Community Room • Activity Rooms
• Resident Lounge • Beauty Salon • Transportation
1125 McGee Ct NE, Keizer, OR 97303 • 503-390-7700 • www.EmeraldPointeKeizer.com
Willamette Lutheran
Retirement Community
DIRECTIONS
FROM KEIZER:
Drive north
on River Rd.
Turn left on
Wheatland Rd.
Go 1.5 miles. On
left side of road.
UNIT TYPES:
• independent
living includ.
studio and
1-bedroom
apartments,
2-bedroom
cottages
MONTHLY RENT: starting at $1,692
ASSISTED LIVING AVAILABILTY: yes
AMENITIES:
• Not-for-profi t, Christian community serving all faiths
• Pets allowed • No Extra Charge for a 2nd person
• 24-hour nurse on staff for emergency response
• 3-delicious homecooked meals daily
• Van service for shopping & medical appts
• Housekeeping • Great Social Activities • Church Services
7693 Wheatland Rd N, Keizer, OR 97303 • 503-393-1491 • www.willamettelutheran.com • e-mail: kay@willamettelutheran.com
DIRECTIONS
FROM KEIZER:
I-5 South, exit
left on Market
St, continue past
Lancaster Dr,
right on Tierra
St NE, left on
Glencoe St NE
UNIT TYPES:
• assisted
living
• memory
care studio
apartments
MONTHLY RENT: Cost Varies
MEMORY CARE AVAILABILTY: yes
AMENITIES:
• Staff on site 24/7 • Full time RN on site
• Maintenance & Housekeeping
• All utilities (except phone) includes basic cable
• Transportation to appointments, shopping, events
• Laundry & linen services • Salon on site
• Daily activities • 3 meals per day plus snacks
4398 Glencoe St NE, Salem, OR 97301 • 503-581-4239 • www.thespringsliving.com • e-mail: tperkins@thespringsliving.com
DIRECTIONS
FROM KEIZER:
On River Road,
one-half mile
north of McNary
Estates. Right
on McGee Ct,
take second
driveway on left.
UNIT TYPES:
• Assisted
Living
• Memory
Care
MONTHLY RENT: starting at $2,855
ASSISTED LIVING AVAILABILITY: Yes
AMENITIES:
• Individualized Care Plans • State-of-the-art theater
• Raised garden beds • All day fresh gourmet dining
• Life enriching, meaningful, stimulating activities
• Resident created activity calendar • Courtyard walking path
• More staff on hand 24/7 than other local facilities
• Private & semi-private Memory Care apartments
1165 McGee Court NE, Keizer, OR 97303 • 503-390 -1300 • www.VillageAtKeizerRidge.com