Alexa Cepeda (left) signed to play softball at Portland State University for the 2021 season while Taylor Ebbs (right) gave a verbal commitment to the University of Kentucky back in November (KEIZERTIMES/Matt Rawlings). Both Alexa Cepeda and Taylor Ebbs have been standouts for the McNary softball team over the course[Read More…]
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Defense key in McNary’s victory over McMinnville
McNary point guard Jando Gonzalez prepares to crossover (KEIZERTIMES/Matt Rawlings). It’s still early in the season, but it appears that the identity of the McNary boys basketball team can be found in their defense. The Celtics tenacious full-court press gave McMinnville fits for the majority of the night as the[Read More…]
Keizer schools lag behind state averages (mostly)
Less than half (three of eight) of Keizer’s elementary schools met state averages in language arts and math skills according to report cards issued by the Oregon Department of Education earlier this week. Only three elementary schools – Clear Lake, Gubser and the Optimum Learning Environment at Forest Ridge –[Read More…]
‘The Snowman’s Dance’ takes the stage
City Dance Theater staged its annual The Snowman’s Dance – twice – to a packed house at McNary High School Saturday, Dec. 7. The production is a showcase for students of all ages at the school. Alisah and Iesha Brown take flight as part of City Dance Theater’s annual The[Read More…]
Swapping old and new-ish
Xandros Huddleston discovers a toy he donated among the hundreds of other donations at the Marion County Recycling Toy Swap. On Saturday, Dec. 7, Faith Lutheran Church on River Road North hosted the area’s first-ever Toy Swap. In the weeks leading up to the event, area residents dropped off lightly[Read More…]
Keizer Fire District brings Santa to town Sunday
The Keizer Fire District will host its annual Santa Breakfast on Sunday, Dec. 15 from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. All-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage, eggs, milk and coffee will be served. The cost of the breakfast, which supports the Keizer Volunteer Firefighters Association, is $6 for adults, $3 for children ages 3-12[Read More…]
Parade hits River Road Saturday
Grand Marshal Lyndon Zaitz with Dave Walery and Danielle Bethell representing the Keizer Chamber of Commerce. Zaitz was surprised with the offer to be grand marshal in November. The Keizer Chamber of Commerce’s Toys and Tinsel Parade hits River Road North Saturday, Dec. 14, at 7 p.m., but you should[Read More…]
Breaking ground at Chemawa Station
Tribal leaders from the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde and the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, and Keizer Mayor Cathy Clark, came together at their Chemawa Station property Monday, Dec. 9, for the blessing, and ground-breaking, that will lead to the site’s first phase of construction. Chemawa Station, also[Read More…]
In-N-Out is here
The In-N-Out in Keizer Station is the franchise’s northernmost location (KEIZERTIMES/Matt Rawlings). The wait is finally over. In-N-Out Burger in Keizer Station officially opened its doors on the morning of Thursday, Dec. 12 to a pack of hungry customers, many of whom camped out overnight to be one of the[Read More…]
Keizer insurance agent plans to ‘donate’ his spot in burger line
Farmers Insurance Agent Gino Corridori has been saving a space in line at In-N-Out since Tuesday night, but he’s looking for some high-flying students to take his place. In-N-Out plans to open Tuesday, Dec. 12, at Keizer Station. Fourteen hours into his wait to be one of the first customers[Read More…]