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JULY 9, 2021, KEIZERTIMES, PAGE A15 been enlisted to assist in instruction. The district was also able to offer some limited transportation options for students who needed it. “One of the greatest things we can do as a school district is provide connection and care,” Spearman-Eskelson said. “If they happen to feel safer at school and get academic enrichment along the way, that’s a bonus, but really we know that students need to feel connected to their peers and adults.” While the programs are getting a much-needed boost this summer, continued funding isn’t unlimited. Still Spearman-Eskelson is paying close atten- tion to the programs to the response from the community to set priorities as the dis- trict moves forward. “We’ve been able to create a lot of new partnerships as a result of what’s going on with the summer camps – it’s not every day that a third grader gets to work with an industry partner,” she said. “At the same time, we have kids coming from through- out the district to schools they wouldn’t normally be at. That’s creating a whole new level of community in our schools.” BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT AND Two Keizer residents among fatalities in heat wave Two Keizer residents are believed to have died as a result of the historic heat wave two weeks ago. Temperatures reached a high of 115 degrees at their worst and shattering all previous records. The Keizer deaths were included among 7 others in Salem and two in Services Woodburn, said officials with the County Medical Examiner's Office. Drowning deaths were not included in the total. One death by drowning was reported and another man is still missing after entering the Willamette River. Approximately 80 deaths statewide attributed to the heat. D I R E C T O R Y Veta the Realtor www.TheresOnlyOneVeta.com • Phone: 503.887.3095 Veta Holscher, doing business as Veta the Realtor believes the Veta the Realtor, LLC with the Re/ quality in service starts with Max Equity Group, has been listing honesty. The ability to look homes and building property someone in the eye and tell portfolios since the 1990s. “Being them the truth, no matter someone’s Realtor is a choice for what may be is key, she said. that client and I appreciate when I “I listen to what my client needs am chosen,’ said Veta. are and work hard towards making that happen.” Now a Keizer resident, Veta the V eta the Realtor is ready to put 27 years of real estate experience to work, especially those who want to build their investment portfolios. Realtor works throughout Marion, Contact Veta the Realtor at 503- Polk and Washington counties. 887-3095 and visit her website at “I feel real estate allows me to TheresOnlyOneVeta.com. follow my passion of giving and “The greatest gift I can ever volunteering,” she said. She is a receive is a real estate referral. board member of the Re/Max Thank you to all those who have Foundation and donates a portion referred me over the years,.” of each commission.