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SINCE 1979 • VOLUME 38, NO. 4 OCTOBER 21, 2016 SECTION A FOR KEIZER $1.00 By ERIC A. HOWALD Waremart by WinCo is a scaled Of the Keizertimes down version of WinCo, but will Earlier this week, one offer bulk food selections – from two piece of news on the Keiz- teaspoons of a specifi c seasoning to ertimes Facebook page was a 50-pound sack of fl our – as well as viewed by full produce and meat more than departments. Waremart 67,000 peo- “We’ve just will also carry a variety ple (30,000 gluten-free been waiting of and organic, more people natural foods items. on the right than actually The Keizer location live in Keizer), will be only the third opportunity.” Waremart for the it was liked by 592 people and is — WinCo spokesperson company. There shared nearly an open location in 650 times. Independence and one Want to guess what it under construction in Ontario, Ore. was? Prior to adopting the WinCo name, WinCo, at least a WinCo stores were known as Waremart. smaller-scale version of It will be open daily from it named Waremart, is approximately 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. and coming to Keizer. employ 75-80 people. The employee- The spokesperson declined to owned company an- comment on how many of those will nounced Monday, Oct. 17, be new, full-time employees. that it had purchased the old In a post on its own Facebook page, Albertsons/Haggen building at WinCo expressed both gratitude and 5450 River Road N. excitement at its future in Keizer, “To “Our research has shown for each and every one of you that spoke years that Keizer could support in favor of our store, we thank you. To a smaller store. We’ve just been state offi cials, the City of Keizer and its waiting on the right opportunity,” planning staff that displayed fairness and said a spokesperson for the company, ethical dedication, to the city and its WinCo defers attribution to the residents, we thank you. To the future company as a sign of solidarity by employees that will go on to become its owner-employees. “That said, owners of WinCo Foods, we cannot WinCo has received tremendous wait to meet you.” feedback from the Keizer residents and, without a doubt, their support infl uenced our decision.” The purchase closed Friday, Oct. 14, and now the wait begins. “We bought the property with “Yes!! No matter where in the intent of doing an extensive Salem-Keizer I live, I always go remodel of the existing facility. The to WinCo to grocery shop!” Waremart by WinCo concept is a — Jennifer D'Amico smaller store so the existing size of “That's great. I'm near approximately 40,000 square feet was just right for that model,” the the parkway and it's a pain spokesperson said. to drive all the way out south.” A typical WinCo is anywhere — Jason Snider between 72,000 and 85,000 square “Welcome to our feet. The company is hoping for neighborhood WinCo.” an store opening in the fi rst half of 2017. — Carlos & Patricia Cruz Facebook comments Waremart by WinCo to open by mid-2017 Man draws gun on KPD officer PAGE A2 New MHS college and career center PAGE A3 KEIZERTIMES/Andrew Jackson Arriving & departing at Schoolhouse Square Mr Video fi nds new home in Keizer Christy and Oliver Coker. KEIZERTIMES/ Eric A. Howald for a board that was this big and this wide and we picked this one out at a Salem salvage yard. It ended up being gor- geous,” said Christy Coker, who co-owns the shop with her husband, Oliver. The bar is centerpiece of By ERIC A. HOWALD Of the Keizertimes Staying in Keizer was a top priority for Terry Ricker once he learned keeping Mr. Vid- eo and Games would not be able to stay in its Schoolhouse Square location. There were many reasons, but the most heartfelt one was the result of his reception when he moved the shop from north Salem into the heart of Keizer. Please see LIQUOR, Page A9 Please see VIDEO, Page A2 Keizer Liquor now largest in the state By ERIC A. HOWALD Of the Keizertimes Keizer Liquor is now open at its new location in School- house Square and, if you’re human, you’re not going to be able to resist running your hand over the bar. “They sent us out looking ‘Employees come first’ PAGE A5 KEIZERTIMES/Eric A. Howald Terry Ricker's Mr. Video and Games is moving south on River Road North. Oh-oh-it’s magic… Cinemagic movie theater may be coming M C L EOD R AVEN D LOCKH DR Cherriots Transfer Station NEW THEATER IUM LN KEIZER STATION BLVD DENNIS RAY AVE D STA pad for smaller business CHE Countryside Christian Church MAW A R D CHEMAW A RD KEIZERTIMES/Andrew Jackson A lease on city-owned land at Keizer Station, across from the Cherriots Transfer Center, may yield a new movie theater. By ERIC A. HOWALD Of the Keizertimes Keizer may get its fi rst movie theater in years as the result of actions by the Keizer City Council Monday, Oct. 17. City manager Chris Ep- pley stressed that the action may lead to a theater, but the acceptance of a letter of in- tent to site Cinemagic Keizer roughly across the street from the Cherriots Tranfer Center on Keizer Station Boulevard is a landmark in more ways than one. If everything moves ahead as planned, owner Chuck Nakvasil will construct a me- dium-sized, fi rst-run theater with beer, wine, liquor and food sales. “It would be more along the lines of a Cinebarre, fork- and-fi lm, than a large multi- plex,” Eppley said. “But there Please see MAGIC, Page A9 Celt gridders thinking playoffs PAGE A10