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JUNE 19, 2020, KEIZERTIMES, PAGE A3 WINDOWS, CABINETS, APPL I ANCES, LUMBER, PLYWOOD, YES WE DELIVER! DOORS, FENCING, SIDING, FLOORING, INSULATION, & MUCH, MUCH MORE! B M B C BUILDING MATERIALS BARGAIN CENTER, INC. 775 FRONT STREET NE - SALEM - CALL US AT 503-363-9070 KeizerCommunity KEIZERTIMES.COM Peace Poles coming to Keizer? By ERIC A. HOWALD Of the Keizertimes Pat Fisher is on a mission to bring a little more peace and harmony to Keizer. The longtime volunteer for the city recently fi nished her tenure on the Keizer Char- ter Review Committee and is stepping aside from her role on the Keizer Traffi c Safety, Bike- ways and Pedestrian Commit- tee, but she was back in front of the Keizer Parks Board and the Keizer City Council in the past week pitching a new idea, bringing Peace Poles to several Keizer locations. “There are already 250,000 Peace Poles around the world and several in the Willamette Valley, but there are none in Keizer,” Fisher told members of the Keizer Parks Adviso- ry Board. “They are meant to represent a symbol of the unity and harmony within the com- munity and hope for a greater culture of peace worldwide.” The poles, which resemble freestanding fence posts, come in different shapes and sizes, but each one contains the message: May Peace Prevail On Earth. Depending on how large the pole is, the same phrase is writ- ten in four or eight languages. “I think we would have En- glish and Spanish on each pole, but we could decide what other languag- es to include as a community,” Fisher said. Fisher is embarking on the project as a member of the Rotary E-Club of One World that meets ex- clusively on- line, even when there isn’t a worldwide pan- demic. Between the Rotary Club of Keizer and the Keizer Com- munity Foundation, as well as private donations, Fisher is hoping to secure $2,030 for the purchase of 10 peace poles for placement throughout Keizer. The members of the parks board and council were both receptive to the idea. The parks board endorsed Fisher’s hopes to place poles in Keizer Rap- ids Park near the Keizer Ro- tary Am- p h i t h e a t e r, Keizer Little League Park, Country Glen Park and Wallace House Park. Businesses would also be welcome to provide space for a pole on their property. C i t y Council- or Roland Herrera proved to be an enthusiastic ally in both venues. “I talked with a cousin who runs the parks in the town where I was born and he said the large pole they have there is almost never vandalized. They don’t touch it, like its sacred,” Herrera said at the Keizer city council meeting Monday, June 15. Members of the Keizer Submitted More than 250,000 Peace Poles, like the ones seen above, have been installed throughout the world carrying the message “May Peace Prevail On Earth.” Pat Fisher wants to bring some of the landmarks to Keizer. Public Arts Commission are also interested in versions of the poles that are made for decorating by local artists. It may be a sign of the tur- bulent times, but even Fisher seemed somewhat taken aback by the eager responses. “It’s even more timely now than when I fi rst started on this project,” Fisher told the Keizer City Council. Shoppers wanted at Keizer Village Saturday On Saturday, June 20 Keizer Village businesses are celebrating the beginning of summer at Keizer Village Shopping Center. The center is inviting shoppers and din- ers to join them with proper social distancing. Businesses along with, Caesar the “No Drama” lla- ma, will welcome shoppers. Weather permitting there will be outdoor fi tness and martial arts classes. Aida’s Salon, The Thrift Store, Gyro Stop, ATA Mar- tial Arts - Karate for Kids Keizer, Kolby’s Restaurant, Bar & Billiards, Little Caesars, Metro PCS/NW Cellular, Mr. Video, Physiq Fitness, So- ciety’s Child Salon, Subway, Teriyaki Town, Thai Lotus, Tony’s Kingdom of Com- ics, US Market and Wicked Sweet Bakery are all planning to participate. We Didn’t Set The Bar WE ARE THE BAR! “ This community is beautiful and the whole staff is so attentive and caring! The atmosphere is engaging and respectful and it is so good to know that Mom is in such good hands. I would highly recommend this community to anyone! ” — HEIDI WE’RE THANKING HEALTHCARE WORKERS By offering a free maintenance session* on the heating & cooling system of any healthcare workers located in Salem-Keizer NOW SCHEDULING Seasonal Air Conditioner Maintenance *Free maintenance session must be scheduled before September 30, 2020. YOUR HEALTH IS OUR PRIORITY r ached t h e age of si i x t y -two. t ose who ha v e re v i n g f o r th Qual l i t y senior lil vi Learn about the precautions we’re taking at CleanEnergyComfort.com Call Us Today 503-304 -1320 CCB#193064 3816 River Rd N, Keizer Come See the Finest in Senior Living! CALL (503) 390 -1300 1165 McGee Ct NE, Keizer, OR • www.VillageAtKeizerRidge.com
