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MAY 19, 2017, KEIZERTIMES, PAGE A9 FEST, continued from Page A1 alongside players from Claggett Creek and Whiteaker middle schools, the Clackamas High School band, and The Beat Goes On, an all-adult band out of Portland. Other new entries include the 2017 International Junior Miss Queen of the Pacifi c Northwest and the Native American Cross-Cultural As- sociation. Buchholz was just as excit- ed about the things outside of her control this year. “Right now, the forecast is for good weather. I’m very happy that it’s going to be sunny,” she said. Buchholz also coordinates the Festival Of Lights Pa- rade for the Keizer Chamber of Commerce, and said that while the parades tend to draw different types of partici- pants, there is an enthusiasm that unites them all. “They are all there for the community and create a great parade for kids and commu- nity,” Buchholz said. Above all, Buchholz asked for patience on the part of drivers in the area of River Road Saturday morning. Even after the parade is on its way down River Road, some driv- ers attempts to traverse Lock- haven Drive while volunteers are still cleaning up the area after sending the parade on it’s way. “CERT and Keizer police do a great job of supporting us and they are adding extra people in that area while we clean up,” she said. Aside from the parade, the Iris Festival features a number of associated events: • Live music at the Keiz- erfest tent from 4:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Friday and Satur- day. • The Mayor’s Pet Parade at 9 .m. in the Creekside Shop- ping Center. • A poker run for motor- cycle enthusiasts. • The Keizer Community Library’s spring book sale at the Keizer Civic Center. • A Keizer Little League baseball and softball tourna- ment on Saturday and Sunday. For a full list of events and times, check out the Keizer- times’ Iris Festival Guide or visit, www.irisfestival.com. R OAD CLOSURES Lockhaven Drive North will be closed at 6 a.m. to all traffi c between River Road North and McClure Street Norht to establish the parade staging area. Those needing to get to the staging area must take Chemawa Road North to Windsor Island Road North then proceed eastbound on Lockhaven Drive to their des- ignated staging points. River Road North will be closed to all north and south- bound traffi c starting at 9 a.m. from Plymouth Drive North- east to Lockhaven Drive North. Northbound River Road traffi c from Salem will be diverted to Cherry Avenue Northeast via Plymouth Drive Northeast. Prior to the parade and other events beginning, traffi c will be allowed to periodically cross River Road at Chema- wa Roadd. Vehicles will not be allowed to travel north or south on River Road during this time. It is expected that River Road will begin to re-open around 12.30 p.m. DYWK: ‘The best part is getting to know all these girls’ (Continued from Page A1) Taylor Johnson won $250 for the fi tness award while Crystal Llanos captured the spirit award, taking home a $250 scholarship and jewelry box from Boucher Jewelers. Both Gould and Parker enjoyed the relationships they made with the other girls over the past two months. “It was one of the most exciting experiences of my life,” Parker said. “It was very encouraging due to all of the wonderful girls I got to work with. I felt a part of something. It was amazing. I loved everyone that participated with me.” “It was super awesome to get to know everybody and that's still the best part about it is getting to know all these girls,” Gould added. As Distinguished Young Women of Keizer, Gould and Parker advance to the state competition Saturday, Aug. 5 at Chemeketa Community College. “I'm just so excited to take everything that I've learned from this experience and apply it to my future,” Parker said. “I'm super duper stoked and I'm so grateful for getting to work with all these great ladies.” KEIZERTIMES/Derek Wiley Taylor Johnson won a $250 scholarship for the fi tness portion of the Distinguished Young Women program. obituaries Mervin Riley Halbeisen Dec. 3, 1935 – May 7, 2017 Keizer CERT is seeking items for its rummage sale fundraiser in June Sale proceeds will be used for supplies and equipment, and to further the training of Keizer CERT members and others in our community. WANTED DONATIONS: We can use most anything. Things we can’t accept include cribs, mattresses, car seats, computers, chemicals or anything dirty [we can’t clean items]. If you have items you’d like to donate, please contact Bonnie at (503) 931-1450 or Trish at (503) 930 - 7318. The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills. Advertising space donated by Keizertimes Mervin Riley Halbeisen, age 81, passed away at home with his wife, Betsy, by his side on May 5, 2017. Mervin was born on December 3, 1935 in Lincoln, NE. He is survived by his wife Betsy; two sons, Randy and David; daughter Connie Franklin (Alan); three step-children Randy, Rus- sell and Brigetta Hoch; eight grandchil- dren; and six great grand- children. He was preceed- ed in death by his fi rst wife Donna. Halbeisen M. Halbeisen served the country as a paratrooper in the US Army. He owned the Santiam Depot Restaurant & Lounge in Stayton. He also was owner/operator of Merv’s Trucking Company in Salem. He was active in both the Keizer Elks and Eagles and also the Lincoln City Eagles. Services will be held at the Keizer Elks Lodge, 4250 Cherry Avenue, on June 3, 2017, at 2 p.m. Donations can be made to St. Jude’s Chil- dren’s Hospital. YET, continued from Page A1 rants, and ten were opened in the past fi ve years (the Salem location opened in 2014). Dunder said the opening date cannot be predicted this early in the process. side of the site were submitted to Marion County last week and call for $130,000 in im- provements. A Mexican restaurant will take up the site between Jersey Mike’s and Human Bean, but there is no name besides the property owner in permit re- quests sent to Marion County. The permit is for a sit-down restaurant with a bar area and secluded lottery area. Eugene-based Cafe Yumm! is coming to Keizer Station in the near future. Cafe Yumm!, a fast casual res- taurant, serves up Yumm! Bowls, wraps, soups, salads, and sand- wiches with a focus on natural chicken and turkey breast and plenty of vegetarian and gluten- free options. Franchisees Sean and Anna Zorn are expanding their op- eration from Salem to Keizer. Marne Dunder, marketing manager for Cafe Yumm!, said the Zorns were the fi rst franchi- sees to bring drive-thru service to the chain and make it fi t the concept’s dining style. “Everything we make is pre- pared fresh to order, so restau- rant concepts like ours usually do not offer a drive-through service, but (the Zorns) worked with the chain to develop the service. Drive-up orders as well as call-ahead with pick up at the window have been very popu- lar at the (south Salem) Cafe Yumm!. Two restaurants opened since have been built to include a drive-through,” Dunder said. Cafe Yumm! has 21 restau- Negotiations for a possible movie theater, Cinemagic, at a Keizer Station are continuing at the city level. In October 2016, owner Chuck Nakvasil announced he hoped to build a medium-sized, fi rst-run theater across from the Salem-Keizer Transit Center. The process is moving slowly because, rather than purchasing the property outright, Nakvasil would like to lease the city- owned land. This could be a fi rst for the city, which would then have an annual income stream from the property. In the past, Keizer city councilors have declined to re- tain ownership of property, but selling parcels off gives the city revenues a one-time shot in the arm while leases create a con- tinuing source of revenue. Talks currently are between city staff and Nakvasil. When necessary, city councilors have been weighing in on the proceedings during executive sessions. Nakvasil owns six other theaters in Oregon and Wash- ington, but the Keizer theater appears to be the fi rst further south than Canby. T HE OLD R OTH ’ S Earlier this year there were rumors, and an actual Facebook announcement, of a skating rink taking the space once occupied by Roth’s IGA on River Road. Those plans have yet to ma- terialize and several attempts to connect with the group propos- ing the idea fell through. As yet, no offi cial an- nouncements have been made for the space. puzzle answers WorshipDirectory These Salem-Keizer houses of worship invite you to visit. Call to list your church in our Worship Directory: (503) 390-1051 John Knox Presbyterian Church JOIN US FOR SUNDAY WORSHIP 452 Cummings Lane North • 393-0404 8:30 am • 10 am • 11:30 am • 6 pm PEOPLESCHURCH 4500 LANCASTER DR NE | SALEM 503.304.4000 • www.peopleschurch.com Father Gary L. Zerr, Pastor Saturday Vigil Liturgy: 5:30 p.m. Sundays: 8:15 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. La Misa en Español: 12:30 p.m. Celebration Services Saturday Evening 6:00 pm Children’s Programs, Student and Adult Ministries 1755 Lockhaven Dr. NE Keizer 503-390-3900 www.dayspringfellowship.com Sunday Morning 9:00 am and 10:45 am www.KeizerChristian.org Rev. Dr. John Neal, Pastor Worship - 10:30 a.m. Education Hour - 9:15 a.m. Nursery Care Available www.keizerjkpres.org
