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Saturday, July 13
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this show. Purchase tickets at box offi ce or at
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Student Night
EVERY THURSDAY!
All Ages Movies
in Theatre #3.
Today in History
U.S. Rep. Geraldine Ferraro, of New York, is the fi rst
woman to be nominated as vice president on a major party
ticket by presidential nominee Walter Mondale. He and
Ferraro were soundly defeated by Ronald Reagan in the
general election.
— July 12, 1984
Food 4 Thought
“Service is the rent that you pay for room on this earth.”
— Shirley Chisholm, late Congresswoman
(First woman to run for president, 1972)
The Weeks Ahead
Through Sunday, July 14
2019 Marion County Fair. Admission ranges from $5
to $9. Dozens of attractions, exhibits, shows and more.
Oregon State Fairgrounds and Expo Center. For a full list
of events and information log onto marioncountyfair.net.
Friday, July 12
Engage with historian John Ritter at Deepwood Estate’s
Secret History of Underground Salem. Learn about the
history of Salem’s underground tunnels and the Chinese
opium dens, distilleries, speakeasies, and more. Tickets
are $20 and can be purchased at deepwoodmuseum.org.
Saturday, July 13
Willamette Valley Genealogical Society meets from noon
to 1 p.m. in Anderson Room A of Salem Public Library
(585 Liberty St SE). Group workshop: Approaches to
solving a brick wall. For more information, call (503)
363-0880.
Free Summer Concert Series presents Brady Goss at
Keizer Rotary Amphitheatre, Keizer Rapids Park. Free
admission. Concert starts at 6:30 p.m. No outside food
or beverage. No pets allowed in amphitheatre.
234th Army Band celebrates its 100th year with state-
wide musical starting at 7 p.m. at the Historical Elsinore
Theatre. Event is free to attend.
Keizer/Salem Area Seniors Saturday Night Dance and
Potluck featuring music by Lee Nicolas and Diane,
admission $5. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at 930 Plymouth Drive
N.E., Keizer
Coffee with Cathy, Keizer’s mayor will be held at Mommy
& Maddi’s, 1-3 p.m. Free to attend but patronage of the
host business is encouraged.
Sunday, July 14
Opening Day of Art in the Garden at the Oregon Gardens.
Wander the garden, check out art installations, chat with
artists, meet Garden Time and enjoy a complimentary
mimosa. Oregon Garden admission tickets can be
purchased at the visitor center. Visit oregongarden.org/
events/art-in-the-garden/ to learn more.
Dwight Yoakam with special guests me&you will perform
at 8 p.m. at the Historic Elsinore Theatre. Tickets range
from $48 to $98 and can be purchased at elsinoretheatre.
com.
Monday, July 15
St Edward Catholic Church Vacation Bible School for
children ages four through those completing fi fth grade.
Begins at 8:45 a.m. and ends at noon each day starting
Monday, July 15 and ending Friday, July 19. Registration
ranges from $15 to $60. Registration forms in parish
offi ce or call (503) 393-5323, ext. 302.
and applicants it does not ask if they are child, it’s not the same as going to the
schools there, it’s not the same as owning
citizens of the U.S.
“I want people to understand that a business in the community. Visiting
everyone in the city of Keizer has a stake is a poor analogy. Residents and non-
citizens, either by birth or naturalization. in this charter. It represents our city residents have skin in the game, the only
When a Keizer resident who is not views and city rules,” Parsons said. Given difference is voting,” Herrera said.
yet a U.S. citizen applied to serve on that the fi nal decisions will be left to
the committee, she was denied by the councilors, she said, there was no need to
CHARTER COMMITTEE
members of the Volunteer Coordinating restrict who serves on committees.
SIZE TBD
Committee despite being “the most
The council is expected to take up
“There are many residents that chose
prepared … very articulate, and who Keizer as their home and they need to the issue of how to rework the charter
has a unique perspective of being in the have a voice and be at the table,” said committee at its meeting Monday, July
process of obtaining U.S. citizenship.” Councilor Kim Freeman. Freeman 15. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. at the
That assessment was included in an email also questioned why the citizenship Keizer Civic Center.
from Mayor Cathy Clark, who heard requirement was suddenly at the forefront
While city staff were directed to bring
about what transpired
of the discussion when it back two options – a direct appointment by
through her appointee to
never arose during her the council of one person or a reopening
the VCC, Daisy Hickman. “ There are
12 years on the Volunteer of the entire process to add two more
Councilor
Marlene
many residents Coordinating Committee. positions open to any residents regardless
Parsons, who was present
Councilor Elizabeth of citizenship status – councilors leaned
that chose
at the VCC June meeting,
Smith said, as a business toward expanding the committee by two
said
the
non-citizen
owner, “If people want to additional seats.
Keizer as their
applicant “was the only
Clark was reticent to add only one
work for me, I would hate
home and they to have a job description person because it would bring the total
one that had read the
charter.” The city received
need to have a that eliminated highly to eight members with the potential of
14 applications for the
deadlocked votes. Adding two members
qualifi ed applicant.”
voice and be
fi ve elector seats on the
Councilor Dan Kohler, would bring the total to nine and avoid
committee and most were
who also attended the deadlocking.
at the table.”
in attendance at the June
The council consensus was that it
June VCC
meeting,
meeting.
wanted
to keep the fi ve applicants the
said
he
felt
bad
for
the
— Kim Freeman,
Given the confusion,
applicant in question committee already recommended for
Keizer City Councilor
the council set out
and said that the council seats.
to answer the larger
Even settling on those fi ve candidates
shared some of the onus
question of who should serve on city for creating the situation in which it arose. out of the pool of applicants proved
committees and then plotted a course
Still, he said, he’d talked with some diffi cult. It took three votes of VCC
forward for dealing with the Charter constituents on both sides of the issue and committee members to break ties and
Review Committee. The council cannot reported back on what
identify the top fi ve.
formally vote on city matters during they said.
Currently,
Broderick
work sessions, but directed City Attorney
Pack, Garry Whalen, Pat
“As I visited with a “ Residents and
Shannon Johnson to bring back revisions number of people, some of
Fisher, Kathy Lincoln and
non-residents
to city policy allowing any city resident the comments I got were
Rick Kuehn are being
to serve on city advisory groups. In regard what if one of us went to
forwarded by the VCC
have skin in
to the Charter Review Committee, the France and asked to be
for appointment to the
council wanted further discussion on two involved in making their
committee.
the game, the
options: expanding the committee to laws. Electors have skin
“I think because the
only difference VCC
eight members with the council making a in the game, and that was
and applicants have
citizen appointment directly; and adding something I heard from a
done so much work that
is voting.”
two “resident” positions to the committee lot of people,” Kohler said.
we accept the current
— Roland Herrera, recommendations
and asking the Volunteer Coordinating
and
Others, he contacted
Keizer City Councilor
Committee to fi ll those through the Kohler said, felt that non-
streamline this as much as
normal recommendation-appointment citizens should make the
possible,” said Councilor
process.
Laura Reid.
commitment to become
Freeman said she would start from
citizens before serving in municipal
‘EVERYONE …
decision-making. Kohler did not say scratch if it wouldn’t create delays, but
HAS A STAKE’
whether he agreed with the sentiments, “we should send it back to [the VCC]
The council fi rst determined whether but wanted the council to take it under keep the process as transparent as possible.
any resident or only registered voters consideration as it moves forward. Kohler I think we will have more pushback if
should be allowed to serve on city was one of the most vocal councilors we don’t and the whole point of this is
committees.
backing the creation of the committee correcting things that are not fair.”
The only committee that has specifi c with the intent of asking voters to remove
Clark said that the council can use
guidelines regarding composition is the anti-LGBTQ language from the city this situation as an opportunity to clarify
Keizer Planning Commission and those charter.
the appointment process for members
come from state authorities. The city
Councilor Roland Herrera rebuked of the VCC. The VCC is comprised of
council has discretion when it comes to the analogy of visiting France and seeking seven people appointed by individual city
other committees.
councilors and the mayor.
to rewrite its laws.
Parsons said she reviewed the volunteer
“We have to do some additional
“Visiting some place isn’t the same
application given out to those interested as being brought to a new country as a training,” she said.
Renaissance Fest kicks
off July 20 near Silverton
The 11th Canterbury Re-
naissance Festival will be held
near Silverton for four days
starting July 20 and will fea-
ture a dragon lair adventure
this year.
The festival grounds, lo-
cated off state Highway 213
east of Silverton, will be fi lled
with a village as it may have
appeared during the late 16th
century, interactive stage, and
participants playing charac-
ters from the era.
Activities will include
sword fi ghting lessons, period
archery, kids games and joust-
ing demonstrations at noon
and 4 p.m. each day.
Festival hours are 10 a.m.
Tuesday, July 16
Free admission all day at Hallie Ford Museum of Art,
700 State Street. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday, July 19 – Sunday, July 21
Salem Art Fair and Festival, Bush’s Pasture Park. More
than 200 artists will show at the 70th anniversary event.
Live music, beer/wine, food vendors. Hours are 10 a.m.-
7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday.
Cash only admission is $5 per day or $10 for three day
pass. salemart.org.
Saturday, July 20
14th Knights of Columbus Car Show, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.,
St. Edward Catholic Church, 5303 River Rd. N. Awards
in more than 25 categories. Entertainment and food
available. Free.Proceeds to benefi t Father Taaffe Homes.
Keizer/Salem Area Seniors Saturday Night Dance and
Potluck featuring music by Crossfi re, admission $5. 7
p.m.-10 p.m. at 930 Plymouth Drive N.E., Keizer.
Saturday, July 20 – Sunday, July 21
11th annual Canterbury Renaissance Fair, 6569 Valley
View Road, east of Silverton. Hours 10 a.m-6 p.m.
everyday. Jousting demonstrations each day at noon
and 4 p.m. Activities, characters, food, music and
more. Admission ranges from $12 to $54 for a day or a
weekend. Visit canterburyfaire.com.
Monday, July 22
Elevated Camping: Hammocking Basics. Hammocks
are versatile companion for any outdoor adventure,
but sometimes levitation has a learning curve. Join the
hammocking experts for tips and tricks that will have
you fl ying in no time. Keizer Station REI 6- 7:30 p.m.
visit rei.com/stores/salem-keizer to register.
Tuesday, July 23
Free admission all day at Hallie Ford Museum of Art,
700 State Street. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Add your event by e-mailing reporter@keizertimes.com
to 6 p.m. two weekends—
July 20-21 and July 27-28.
Price is admission is $15 per
day or $27 for a weekend for
adults; for seniors cost is $12/
day or $21 for a weekend.
Children 6 to 12 are admitted
at the same price as seniors.
There is not cost for kids 5
and under.
To learn more visit canter-
buryfaire.com.
Farm to Table event benefi ts
local efforts to end hunger
Bonaventure Senior Living will present the Farm to Table
Dinner and Auction at 6 p.m. at the Willamette Heritage Center
in Salem on Saturday, July 13.
The festivities will begin with hors d’oeuvres and a selection
of wine and beer while engaging in the silent auction. Follow-
ing the silent auction, guests will enjoy dinner featuring food
from local farms and prepared by guest chef Daryl Gossack and
his team from Loustic Catering.
To fi nish the evening attendees will have opportunities to bid
in the live auction.
All proceeds benefi t Marion-Polk Food Share. Tickets are
$95 and can be purchased at marionpolkfoodshare.org.
looking
back in
the KT
maze
5 YEARS AGO
A cooling splash-
when open
3893 COMMERCIAL ST SE
THIS WEEK’S
MOVIE TIMES
X-Men: Dark Phoenix (PG-13)
Fri 1:45, 5:50, 8:05,
Sat 1:35, 6:20, 8:35,
Sun 6:05, 6:20, 8:20
Ma (R)
Fri 8:35, Sat 7:20, Sun 8:35
Detective Pikachu (PG)
Fri 1:30, 3:40
Sat 11:00, 12:45, 2:45, 4:45,
Sun 12:00, 2:00, 4:00
Poms (PG-13)
Sat 3:10, Sun 4:30
The Hustle (PG-13)
Fri 8:55,
Sat 9:20,
Sun 7:45
A Dog’s Journey (PG)
Fri 2:00, Sat 11:30, Sun 3:10
Shazam (PG-13)
Fri 3:55, 6:30
Sat 3:50
Sun 12:40, 5:15
Dumbo (PG)
Fri 4:05, Sat 1:00
Sun 2:25
Breakthrough (PG)
Fri 6:15, Sat 5:00,
Sun 12:15
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Keizer is experiencing a bit of a
heat wave. Fortunately, there is
a water fountain by city hall to
cool off at – as long as you don’t
come Mondays or Tuesdays.
10 YEARS AGO
Art association’s
newest leader seeks
‘emerging’ work
While its mission remains the
same, the new president of
the Keizer Art Association is
fi nding new ways to breathe
fresh air into the organization.
Maze by Jonathan Graf of Keizer
15 YEARS AGO
Volcanoes take
beating from
Emeralds
If any of the Volcanoes have
nightmares during the coming
week, they’ll probably revolve
around Eugene Emerald
catcher Colt Morton and a ball
fl ying over the outfi eld fence.
20 YEARS AGO
Council considers
unique rules to
govern new fl oating
homes
Building a house over water
takes special rules, and the
Keizer City Council is
considering what those ought
to be.
sudoku
Enter digits
from 1-9 into
the blank
spaces. Every
row must
contain one
of each digit.
So must every
column, as
must every
3x3 square.