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PAGE A10, KEIZERTIMES, DECEMBER 7, 2018 PARADE: Jingle Dash kicks off evening at 6:15 p.m. The history of How the GRINCH (Continued from Page A1) Stole Christmas film. Although the movie won an Academy Award and was nominated for two oth- ers, a lot of people still pre- ferred the 1960s animated version. By LAUREN MURPHY Keizertimes intern In 1966, the beloved story was turned into a TV spe- cial. Boris Karloff was both the narrator and the voice of the Grinch. It was such a hit that it became a holiday tra- dition and is still considered a classic. It took more than In 1957, Theodor Geisel, 30 years for someone to try or as he’s more commonly to do it better. known Dr. Seuss, published In November of 2000 a the book How the Grinch full length live action ver- Stole Christmas. The story sion came out. Staring Jim quickly became a favorite of Carrey as the teachers and students alike. Grinch the The story about a grumpy m o v i e Grinch that hated the noise was num- that the Whos in Whoville ber one made during Christmas. So for four he set out to steal Christmas weeks. The in an attempt to keep his movie bor- neighbors quiet. When the rowed a lot of rhymes, Whos teach him Christmas themes, and music from the is about more than presents TV special and the origi- and food he comes around nal book. A lot was added and joins in the festivities. to make it into a full length Which could be why Illu- mination decided to recreate the classic using technology of the 21st century. Using 3D computer animation di- rector Scott Mosier was able to make the movie we love, with the animation we are used to. In the latest version, The Grinch, Benedict Cum- berbatch (of Sherlock and Dr. Strange fame, and gave his voice to Classified in The Penguins of Madagascar), is the voice of the Grinch. The movie is still in the- aters and has mixed reviews. On one hand, the animation makes it easier to watch. On the other, it’s the same basic storyline from 1957. going to be plenty of music. Four high school bands are participating, 234th Army Band will be in the line-up, The Beat Goes On is coming down from Portland as is The Last Regiment of Syncopat- ed Drummers, a drumline group. The Keizer Community Band is setting up at the in- tersection of Chemawa Road and River Road North to accompany the parade itself. This year, the Grand Mar- shal of the parade will be Chet Patterson, a longtime Keizerite and volunteer. He's currently a member of the Keizer Fire Board. “One of my favorite things is calling the people we want to be Grand Mar- shal and, when I called Chet, he seemed to be blown away that anyone would think of him for that honor. He's so humble and kind,” Bethell said. Patterson has been a fix- ture in the Keizer communi- ty since 1978, when he and his wife of 41 years, Chris, moved into the Kennedy neighborhood to raise their family. He was one of the early proponents of Keizer’s incorporation as a city. As a member of the Keizer In- corporation Committee he co-authored the study that led to the successful incorpo- ration of Keizer as a city. He was elected to the first city council and again in 1992. His expertise with budgets proved invaluable when he was selected as the City of Keizer’s first budget officer, as well. In 1992, Patterson was honored with the Volunteer of the Month Award and in 2009 he received the city’s first Heritage Award. Bethell was hoping to en- list more food trucks to set up along the parade route to serve onlookers. So far, The Fire Pit, a pizza truck, and Willamette Valley Doughnut are committed to attending. Along with the parade comes interruptions to traffic. Lockhaven Drive North be- tween McClure Street N. and River Road will be closed for staging beginning at 3 p.m. River Road will close at 6 p.m. to make way for the Chamber’s annual Jingle Dash, a 5K fun run, which begins at 6:15 p.m. The Jingle Dash will begin at the Chamber of Commerce's new office, 4118 River Road North. Run par- ticipants are encouraged to dress up and compete for the best costume award. Cookies, hot cocoa, and coffee will be waiting at the finish line. The parade will start at the intersection of Lockhav- en and River Road and travel south ending at Glynbrook Street North.River Road will re-open after the final float leaves the procession, likely about 9 p.m. puzzle answers Christmas at Keizer Cultural Center Join us for th e Saturday, Dec. 15, 1-5 pm Visit with Santa! Free photo! First 50 kids receive a gift! • Refreshments! • Make ornaments! • Hear stories! • Treasure hunt! Proudly sponsored by 980 Chemawa Rd. N.E. | 503-393-9660 Keizer Community Library • Keizer Art Association • Keizer Heritage Museum • Keizer Homegrown Theatre 3990 CHERRY AVE NE - KEIZER We invite you to join us at our branch for complimentary hot beverages, snacks, and cozy fi re pits in our parking lot! Dinner will be available for purchase by Fire Pit Wandering Kitchen! ASPEN PAIN CLINIC Saturday • December 8th • 6pm 5140 River Road N ASPEN GROVE OPENS JANUARY VISIT OUR SALEM LOCATION CALL 503.364.9242 • SPORTS MASSAGE • FIRE CUPPING • REFLEXOLOGY CHIROPRACTIC ADVANTAGE NOW OPEN ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS — CALL 614.806.9746 CHRYSTAL CLEAR AESTHETICS NOW TAKING APPOINTMENTS CALL 503.989.4704
