Capitals center Vincent Boumann throws a pass over his shoulder in the game against the California Sea-Kings on Saturday, April 23, at the Salem Armory Auditorium. (Joshua Manes/Keizertimes) Even with a 32-10 run in the second half, the Salem Capitals couldn’t slow down Greg Foster and the California Sea-Kings Saturday[Read More…]
Author: Joshua Manes
McNary’s AVID validation celebration
Principal Erik Jespersen speaks to McNary AVID faculty and staff following their validation as an AVID national demonstration school on Thursday, April 21, in the McNary library. (Joshua Manes/Keizertimes) The McNary High School AVID program staff had reason to celebrate on Thursday, April 21, when they were officially named an[Read More…]
KFD Board of Directors discuss special events fees at virtual meeting
At Tuesday’s Keizer Fire District Board of Directors meeting, a review of special events fees was discussed, stemming from the ReAwaken America event at Volcanoes Stadium last month. Currently, the KFD’s ordinance has them not try to generate a profit and only look to recover costs from large events. However,[Read More…]
McNary track and field competes at Wilsonville Invitational and West Salem meet
Wilsonville Invitational: McNary track and field was back in action Saturday at Wilsonville High School alongside 27 other schools for the Wilsonville Invitational, but the results were more of the same for the struggling Celtics. On the mens side, the host Wildcats dominated with a team score of 128.5, nearly[Read More…]
Taking her shot
Maile Salang throws the shot put at a dual meet against Sprague on Wednesday, April 13, at McNary High School. Salang won the event with a personal record distance of 34 feet, 4.25 inches. (KEIZERTIMES/Joshua Manes) Leadership often comes with age and seniority. It takes time to earn the respect[Read More…]
Oh brother, no Mother’s Day Breakfast from KFD
For the third year in a row, pancakes won’t be flipping at the Keizer Fire District in May. With three weeks before the event, Keizer Fire District Chief Jeff Cowan has made the decision to forego the annual Mother’s Day Breakfast at the station. Protocols made the decision for them[Read More…]
Rams knock off Celtics despite Ready-made gem
Starting pitcher Logan Ready had his most impressive start of the season for McNary, but the offense fell silent when it mattered most against Central Catholic High School on Thursday. The 2-1 nine-inning defeat was the seventh loss in a row for the Celtics (4-10, 0-1), and the third one-run[Read More…]
These women are distinguished
The Distinguished Young Women of Keizer were back on stage at McNary High School Saturday, April 9, naming Kiele Jarnagin and Anna Sponable as the 2023 representatives. Jarnagin nearly swept the awards, receiving $250 scholarships from five of the six categories. She won the spirit, self-expression, fitness and scholastics categories[Read More…]
Track and field falls again, but continues to improve in early season
McNary track and field was at home for the first time this season on Wednesday, hosting a dual meet against Sprague High School, but their overall struggles continued. The men lost 80-65, while the women fell 79-41. Despite the loss, it was a stronger showing for both mens and womens[Read More…]
Chamber preparing for ’22 Bloomin’ Iris Open
The Keizer Chamber of Commerce is getting ready to hit the links with the 2022 Bloomin’ Iris Open Golf Tournament, scheduled for Friday, May 13, at McNary Golf Club. The four-person scramble tournament has an ‘80s theme, like most of the Chamber’s events this year in honor of Keizer’s 40th[Read More…]