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Latinx students rewarded for scholarship Avamere
K E I Z E R T I M E S SE NIOR HOUSING G U I D E
What it lacked in formality, the members of Keiz-
er’s Latino Action Committee (LAC) made up for
in spirit.
On Tuesday, April 21, members of the group hon-
ored 20 McNary High School seniors with $300
scholarships drive-thru style, an accommodation for
the social distancing required to stop the spread of
the pandemic.
Despite the limitations, members of the com-
mittee as well as two city councilors and the Keizer
mayor cheered on the graduates and deployed hasti-
ly-crafted noisemakers as they picked up their schol-
arship packet.
For the past several years, the scholarship awards
have been the most forward-facing efforts of the
(LAC), but much more is done behind the scenes in
terms of advocacy and connection to local resources.
The scholarships this year went to:
• Vanessa Acosta Acosta who is planning to
attend Portland State or Western Oregon Universi-
ty and earn a degree in criminal justice. Her cur-
rent career goal is becoming a juvenile correctional
counselor.
• Erika Cervantes Arellano hopes to attend a
four-year university and work in the law enforce-
ment fi eld.
• Jessica Lopez Banda who plans to attend
Western Oregon University and pursue a career in
social work.
• Jesus Castro who plans to attend a four-year
school or trade school and become an electrician.
• Luz Elena Chavez Chavez who wants to earn
an associates degree in accounting at Chemeketa
Community College and transfer to Western Ore-
gon University and complete a bachelor’s degree in
business.
• Anthony Chavez Cortes who plans to be a
fi tness coach or fi tness nutritionist.
• Nuria Sierra-Cortes who plans to attend
Western Oregon University and major in American
Sign Language with a minor in criminal justice.
• Genecis Santiago Espinosa who plans to at-
tend a four-year institution and major in business.
• Monserrat Falcon who plans to start at
Chemeketa Community College and transfer to a
four-year school.
• Linda Llanos Garcia who plans to attend col-
lege and study animation and visual effects.
• Nallely Gonzalez who plans to attend college
and major in criminal justice or law enforcement.
• Luis Lopez who will be attending Corban
University to study psychology and, he hopes, play
soccer for the Warriors.
• Marissa Maciel-Maciel who plans to be a his-
Emerald
Pointe
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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Anthony Chavez Cortes; Lidia Valdez; Marissa Maciel Maciel with Pastor Jose
Dominguez of the Latino Action Committee; and Karina Paniagua.
tory professor after graduating from college.
• Maria Morquecho whose plans include at-
tending a four-year college or university.
• Karina Paniagua who plans to earn a degree
in dental hygiene.
• Kristel Thornton who plans on attending a
college.
• Maritza Trevino who plans to pursue a degree
in social work.
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
• Lidia Valdez who plans to pursue a degree in
elementary education.
• Nancy Mendez Vasquez who plans to pursue
a degree in criminal justice or computer science at a
four-year institution.
And last, but not at all least,
• Damaris Salvador Vega who plans to earn a
degree as a dental assistant before moving on to be-
come a dentist in his own right.
MONTHLY RENT: starting at $1 ,350
Two long-term facilities in
Keizer have documented cases
of COVID-19 infections ac-
cording to a list released by the
state of Oregon Friday, April 17.
Last week, The Oaks at
Sherwood Park in south Keiz-
er was discovered to be battling
one of the larger outbreaks at
a long-term facility in the state
with 14 reported infections.
This week, one resident was
reported to have caught the
infection at Avamere Court at
Keizer, but total cases remain
“unknown,” according to the
document. The facilities will
stay on the list until there are
no infections at the site for at
least 14 days.
The list does not specify
whether the residents have re-
mained at the facilities or been
taken to hospitals or some other
facility. It also does not include
outcomes of the infections.
Long-term care facilities
have been ground zero for
many of the worst COVID-19
outbreaks. Nationwide, accord-
ing to a tally being kept by The
Associated Press, more than
8,400 cases have been reported
at long-term care facilities.
FOLLOW THE
KEIZERTIMES ON:
ACTIVE INDEPENDENT LIVING: yes
AMENITIES: • Full kitchens in every apartment
• Beauty Salon • Optional Meal Plans • Staffed 24/7
• Full Activities Calendar • Weekly Excursions
• Special Dietary Needs Met • Coffee Lounge
• Housekeeping • Community Room • Activity Rooms
• Transportation to doctors, shopping, and more
• Waist High Gardens • Walking Paths • Free WiFi
1125 McGee Ct NE, Keizer, OR 97303 • 503-390-7700 • www.EmeraldPointeKeizer.com
Keizer’s Best Kept Secret
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 $1,768
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:
From I-5, turn west
on Lockhaven.
Turn left at River
Rd, then left
on Claggett St.
Immediately turn
in driveway at left.
UNIT TYPES:
• independent
living apts
• assisted
living apts
• rehabilitation,
skilled nursing
& long term
care beds
MONTHLY RENT: starting at $1 ,837
ASSISTED LIVING AVAILABILTY: yes
AMENITIES:
• Beautiful 5-acre campus • Family-like culture
• Continuum of care to meet all your loved one’s needs
• Quality lifestyle for active seniors
• Our assisted living is 9 years defi ciency-free
• WE ARE HERE FOR YOU. WE ARE FAMILY.
5210 River Rd N, Keizer, OR 97303 • PH: 503-393-3624 x340 • CELL: 971-599-9484 • www.avamerecourtatkeizer.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