PAGE A14, KEIZERTIMES, AUGUST 6, 2021
National Night Out returns to Keizer
LIFE
ABOVE: RJ Navarro (front, right) and family members enjoy National Night Out in Keizer on Tuesday, Aug. 4.
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Keizer Fire Chief Jeff Cowan gives a friendly wave at the McNary Estates National Night Out
location. Photo by MATT RAWLINGS of Keizertimes
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ational Night Out made its
grand return to Keizer neigh-
borhoods on Tuesday, Aug. 4.
The National Night Out party
hosted by the Southeast Keizer
Neighborhood Association at Ben
Miller Family Park was lively as
dozens of families enjoyed music,
games, food and conversation.
Organizer Sherrie Haskins-
Gottfried said that all the food,
beverages and raffle prizes were
donated by local businesses.
Jen Garbarda, who lives
next to the park, was with
four-year-old granddaughter
Enzlee. Garbarda has lived in
her house since 1972.
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The reason we have
this night out is for our
community. Crime goes
down and people get
along better. Bringing
everyone together
is amazing.
— ROLAND HERRERA
Keizer City Councilor
“I love my neighbors,” she said. She
added that she likes the quiet neighborhood.
Charlie Foxx of KBZY Radio was the DJ
for the event, playing music throughout the
evening.
Ken Gierloff, president of the associ-
ation, was pleased with the attendance.
“There are some people here I didn’t even
know,” he said.
The city was well represented at Ben
Miller Family Park. Keizer Police Chief
John Teague came by as did Lt. Andrew
Copeland. City Councilor Dan Kohler
enjoyed a hot dog while talking with
attendees. Keizer Fire District board mem-
ber Colleen Busch announced raffle win-
ners while husband Bob Busch greeted
everyone who came to the party. Jonathan
Thompson, of NW Dental Arts, repre-
sented the Keizer Chamber of Commerce.
The party at Ben Miller Family Park
was one of about 20 throughout Keizer to
mark the annual National Night Out event,
which promotes neighborhood safety.