By TJ REID for the KeizertimesEveryone wants to be able to tell their younger self something, if only to convince themselves to trust Rufus and get into the mysterious time-traveling phone booth at the Circle-K. Potentially universe-destroying paradoxes aside, it could be quite useful. One could change the world, gain[Read More…]
COMMUNITY
Celebrating the Keizurs on Nov. 15
By the Keizertimes staffHis name is spelled 15 ways in historical records, but one fact is without dispute: Thomas Dove Keizur left his mark on what would later become Keizer. The community is invited to a party in his honor Friday, Nov. 15, at the Keizer Event Center. The public[Read More…]
McNary boys soccer heads to Quarterfinals
The McNary Boys Varsity Soccer team has advanced to the quarterfinals and will go head-to-head against Beaverton High School this Saturday, November 9. The Keizer community can support the team by wearing blue.The game kicks off at 5 pm at Beaverton! Tickets are $10 adults and $6 student at the[Read More…]
Valor Mentoring event draws 100s
Together with Valor Mentoring, a fund raising and informative event, was held Tuesday, Oct. 29, at the Keizer Event Center, drew hundreds of community leaders and supporters, raising money for the non-profit’s projects mentoring area youth. The evening opened with words from Julie Hoy, Salem’s may- or-elect. She was followed[Read More…]
Turkey Dash returns, will kick off holiday events in Keizer
The holiday season is fast approaching. To kick off the holi- days in Keizer, the Keizer Chamber of Commerce has announced that the 5K Turkey Dash will return on Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 28, at Lowe’s at Keizer Station. Cost for adult entrants is $40 (which includes a Dash shirt). The[Read More…]
City candidates meet in debate
Four candidates for Keizer city offices meet in a civil debate in the Robert L. Simon Council Chambers on Tuesday, Oct. 22. The debate was presented by the Keizertimes, with assistance from the city’s neighborhood associations. Mayoral candidates Lore Christopher and Cathy Clark answered questions about economic development, traffic, homelessness and other issues of[Read More…]
Keizer Community Dinner 10/23
The October Keizer Community Dinner at Saint Edward Catholic Church is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 26.
BOOK REVIEW: “Identity Unknown: A Scarpetta Novel” by Patricia Cornwell
We are not alone. In this galaxy, it’s possible that there are other beings on other planets that may someday show themselves to us. In the meantime, we watch the night skies. We dream and wonder what’s up there – although, in the new novel “Identity Unknown” by Patricia Cornwell,[Read More…]
REVIEW: Mr. Crocket offers nothing new in horror genre
By JT REID for the Keizertimes Taking something sweet and comforting and twisting it into something unsettling is a staple of a lot of horror films. When was the last time someone truly appreciated clowns as they were originally supposed to be appreciated, instead of thinking of them as creepy[Read More…]
Fall book sale set for Friday and Saturday
The Keizer Community Library will hold its semi-annual book sale on Friday, Oct, 18, and Saturday, Oct. 19, at the Keizer Event Center. The sale will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. Paperback books are 50¢ and hard[Read More…]