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HOWALD Inside the clubhouse, neigh- Of the Keizertimes At times, there was an al- bors who have lived in close most giddy atmosphere during proximity to each other for se introduced an Oregon State Tenants Asso- months or H years ou r’s ylo for the fi rst time ciation (OSTA) informational themselves a T at life Rita Loberger, pres- session at McNary Oaks Mo- and then er f h o l tro ident of the statewide OSTA, bile Villa Friday, Nov. 8. on c or It was the sort of dizzying earches f began her pitch for reinstating n s tee a OSTA chapter at McNary euphoria that arises when izer do- Ke ing something subversive, yet Oaks. “We are not a legal entity. I totally within one’s rights. For the fi rst time in years, cannot take you to court and about two dozen residents of represent you,” Loberger said. the park met to discuss how “We provide education and we they might become a more provide referrals.” unifi ed voice when talking Loberger was peppered to the park’s on-site property with questions and comments manager and owner, Invest- throughout the hour-long ment Property Group, LLC. In presentation. One attendee a few short weeks, some of the even walked out when the organizers already made great discussion wasn’t moving in strides. In the hours before a specifi c direction quickly the meeting, they successfully enough, but Loberger’s advice petitioned for, and manage- had as much to do with build- ment had installed, a dedicated ing community within the OSTA newsletter box placed park as it did interacting with management. “You have to know your neighbors fi rst,” before the res- idents can begin approaching management with demands, Loberger said. That happens through spending time togeth- er, she continued, at potlucks, coffee socials, knitting circles or – as once happened in the McNary Oaks clubhouse – a billiards league. “It sounds like you have [the owner’s] attention now, so maybe this is the time to strike while the iron is hot and things are moving. Let them know that you want some of these activities back. You could make this a community that every- one could enjoy,” Loberger said. OSTA can provide infor- mation and education, but it requires that 10 residents to become dues-paying mem- bers before an offi cial chapter Eighth graders go undefeated PAGE B1 KEIZERTIMES/Eric A. Howald A dedicated OSTA newsletter box is one of the fi rst steps being taken to help McNary Oaks Mobile Villa residents organize. can be established at the park. OSTA dues are $10 a month and, before the meeting was over, some attendees were al- ready discussing how they might help neighbors cover the costs. Please see OSTA, Page A5 Keizer third grader, cancer survivor turns spokesmodel Spirit of the season KEIZERTIMES/Eric A. Howald Cooler air and leaves on the ground prompted a spontaneous act of creativity on the part of Keizertimes intern Brooklyn Flint. By MATT RAWLINGS Of the Keizertimes Having courage in the face of medical uncertainty is diffi cult at any age. Addison Sermon knows that as well as anyone. Back in 2015, when she was just four years old, Addi was diagnosed with cancer and had to endure six months of chemotherapy, as well as radiation treatment. Despite being so young, the way Addi faced her ill- ness with great bravery and a positive attitude was very admirable. But what has been arguably just as noteworthy is what she has done since be beating cancer. The third grader from Clear Lake Elementary often donates her allowance to Do- ernbecher Children’s Hospi- tal in Portland and also serves as a spokesmodel for the Make-A-Wish foundation, which is why she was recog- nized during the student suc- cess spotlight portion of the Veterans pow wow PAGE A2 Addison Sermon Salem-Keizer School District Board meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 12. “I just want to encour- age and love people who are sick,” Addi said. In April of 2015, Addi wasn’t feeling well one night and was rushed to Salem Hospital, with what her par- ents thought was appendicitis. But after going through a litany of tests, doctors in- formed Addi’s family that she had a Wilms tumor and needed to be transported to Please see SURVIVOR, Page A7 Wards, mayoral duties, quorums dominate charter review meeting By ERIC A. HOWALD Of the Keizertimes City Attorney Shannon Johnson told members of the Keizer Charter Review Task Force to expect boredom as the group convened to offer guidance on revising the city charter. What happened next was anything but boring. In the fi rst 90 minute meeting, members of the task force discussed the possibility of establishing wards in Keizer and having city council rep- resentatives elected from each district, how long a mayor should have to sign new ordi- nances and what constitutes a quorum. Resident Mike DeBlasi, a former candidate for city council and longtime volun- The Keizer Charter Review Task Force spent time on topics other than the ones highlighted in the story. Here is some of the other language in the charter that led to discussion. Current charter language Task force discussion The mayor shall appoint the council committees provided by the rules of the council. This language launched a dis- cussion of who is responsi- ble for appointing committee members. Currently, the council appoints the members, but that deviates from the wording in the charter. There appeared to be overwhelming support for the council appointing mem- bers as a whole over the mayor as a solo agent. teer on city advisory boards, posed the idea of separating the city into wards for the purpose of electing city coun- cil representatives. DeBlasi said a survey of city council- ors during the past 25 years, using names and tax records, The city council commis- showed that “only two coun- cil members have been from sioned the task force to review the southeast portion of the the city charter for possible updates with city. I didn’t get an eye toward everybody’s ad- removing dress but I think “Only two Section 44, a that speaks to council portion of the why we need a charter that district or ward members have marg inaliz- system.” es LGBTQ+ DeBlasi, a been from residents. member of the the southeast Any changes city’s traffi c would have safety commit- portion of the to be put be- tee, suggested fore voters. adding to the city.” hope charter lan- — Mike DeBlasi The is to do so guage requir- sometime in ing all modes of transportation to be treated 2020 when the costs will be equally when infrastructure minimized. On the topic of wards, the repairs or improvements are made. Please see CHARTER, Page A5 Stress advice for students PAGE A8 Getting to know your neighbors PAGE A9