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MAY 22, 2020, KEIZERTIMES, PAGE A11 it work, Walker said. Walker admitted that the organization wants to ap- continued from Page A12 pease MLB during this pro- cess, especially with a new they will get some fi nancial Professional Baseball Agree- assistance from the San Fran- ment (PBA) on the table that cisco Giants — the Volcanoes could affect the future of the MLB affi liate — to cover Volcanoes. A proposal from MLB things like travel and hotel last year included a plan to fees, the Volcanoes still plan to overhaul the operate under current minor whatever fan league sys- restrictions are “ We’re remain- tem and cut in place, even ties with 42 if they don’t ing optimistic of their low- get help from and preparing er level minor the Giants. for whatever league teams “It would — the Volca- be very tough scenario we noes were on for any NWL the original team to run face.” list of teams a sound busi- — Mickey Walker, that would be ness if only 25 Volcanoes CEO cut. percent of the Walker is stands could hoping that be full. 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Wherever your Journey stadium safely,” Walker said. It is still unknown if there will be Volcanoes baseball this summer — or if the season will start on time if there is one. But Walker is encour- aged about the progress that has been made. “At this point, it’s hard to say if we will have a season, but the fact that the MLB is getting further down the road bodes well for us, be- cause if the MLB doesn’t play, we won’t either,” Walker said. “We’re remaining optimistic and preparing for whatever scenario we face.” KLL, continued from Page A12 most of their games on weekends. “We’re hoping to start in the latter part of August. There have been several leagues that have been show- ing interest,” Siegel said. But even if KLL gets the go-ahead on their fall baseball plan from the Gov. Brown, one thing that could greatly affect their numbers is kids playing their normal fall sports, like football, soc- cer or volleyball. “It’s obviously going to look different, especially be- cause we could lose a lot of kids to other sports. No mat- ter how you look at it, it’s stressful,” Siegel said. In the meantime, Siegel wants to let people know that the KLL facility is open for use as long as social dis- tancing guidelines are fol- lowed and that many of the fi elds are still in good con- dition. “I would just tell kids to hang in there. We’re doing everything we can to get a season in place. I know it’s been tough, but there are still things kids can do to improve their game either at home or at our facilities,” Siegel said. TRUCKS: ‘It’s good to know people actually care’ (Continued from Page A1) “I’ve got little Xs marked out over [on the ground] there so [customers] can stand and keep their distance,” he said. There is also a sign in the window encouraging social distancing and reminding cus- tomers the truck is take-out only. Prior to the pandemic, there was a sitting area behind the food trucks, but it is cur- rently not being used due to the ban on sit-in dining. “Unfortunately, now we can’t use it,” said Troy Camp- bell, owner of Uncle Troy’s BBQ, who helped create the outdoor seating space. Uncle Troy’s BBQ is the bright yellow truck in front of the former Keizer Nursery and has been there for some time now. They have also taken some safety precautions due to the virus. Campbell closed his truck in March and did not open again until the Friday, May 8. “This is the best decision for myself, my business and my family,” he said in a social media post announcing the closure. Though he is open again, things are not the same. Camp- bell is now operating on a Fri- day through Sunday basis. In addition to limiting his hours, Campbell has begun wearing a mask as he works. During his break from bar- becue, Campbell worked on keeping a positive mindset. “I try to be as positive as I can, keep my mind as sharp as I could,” Campbell said. He worked on his carpentry skills, rearranged his business model and came up with new recipes. “Instead of being negative about it and focusing on what I can’t do, I fi gure I’ll swim with the current, and as things change, I’ll adjust,” Campbell in Life may take you, Brooks True Value Hardware 5050 Brooklake Rd NE • Brooks, OR 97305 503-393-1251 • truevalue.com/brookshardware Enjoy the Ride and always know, I will Love You Forever, I will Like You for always. Love Mom said. He, like the Rappes, has experienced good business de- spite the pandemic. “It’s good to know people actually care, because you real- ly don’t know,” Campbell said, “I didn’t know, coming back, if I was going to sell anything.” Though Campbell’s wife is still working and the truck is not their sole source of in- come, it is Campbell’s full- time job. “People are trying to sup- port local businesses, people who are at risk of losing it all, like I defi nitely am,” Campbell said. If Uncle Troy’s BBQ can weather the pandemic, it will celebrate its one year anniver- sary in July. While some people are worried about the economy recovering, Campbell is con- cerned about the loss of com- munity due to the pandemic. “The economy will come back, we need to work on the community,” Campbell said. He went on to urge Keizerites to be kind to one another as we adjust to a new normal. “After 9/11 there was a new normal when you went to the airport. Now it’s nor- mal, I know I’m gonna take my shoes off, it’s a part of life now,” Campbell said, “It was tough when it happened but now we’ve moved on, it be- came the new normal, it’s for our safety.” Though they’re living in uncertain times, both Camp- bell and Rappe expressed big plans for the future. Their landlord is hoping to bring in the Fruit Box as the third food truck on the site. “Thai food, barbecue and fruit box, that’s a good mix of trucks,” Campbell said. They also plan to open up the outdoor seating space once the state restrictions on gath- ering have been lifted. “They call [Pioneer Square] Portland’s living room, I want this to be like Keizer’s patio,” Rappe said. Call in your order, and we’ll bring it out to your car. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “ This community is beautiful and the whole staff is so attentive and caring! As a family member, I always want the very best for my Mom and I know that we have found an incredible place where I know that she is happy and well-cared for. 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