PAGE A6, KEIZERTIMES, DECEMBER 6, 2019
Council nixes plans to upsize
accessory dwelling units
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Today in History
The Washington Monument is completed when workers
place a nine-inch aluminum pyramid atop the tower. Made
of some 36,000 blocks of marble and granite stacked 555
feet in the air, the monument was the tallest structure in
the world at the time of its completion.
— December 6, 1884
Food 4 Thought
“It is better to be alone than in bad company. ”
— George Washington, fi rst president of the United States
The Weeks Ahead
Through Saturday, December 21
Pentacle Theatre’s Dashing Through the Snow by Jessie
Jones, Nicholas Hope, Jamie Wooten. It’s four days before
Christmas in the tiny town of Tinsel, Texas, at the Snowfl ake
Inn. Trina, the harried yet upbeat innkeeper of this B&B, has
more than she can handle coping with her eccentric, nuttier-
than-a-fruitcake guests who include Mrs. Claus and one of
Santa’s elves, a troupe of pompous B-level actors, a feuding
family and a wacky wedding party. This comedy is suitable
for teenage and older audiences who can handle references
to alcohol consumption and silly sexual innuendo. For
showtimes and tickets visit pentacletheatre.org.
Through Sunday, December 22
Ken Ludwig’s ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas by
Enlightened Theatrics. Wednesdays through Saturdays at
7:30 p.m. The wild holiday adventures of a mouse, an elf, and
a spunky little girl who just won’t take no for an answer, on
their quest to fi nd out why Santa missed their house last year.
Matinees Sundays at 2:30 p.m. enlightenedtheatrics.org
Through Thursday, December 26
Miracle of Christmas light display, three mile route through
the Gubser neighborhood. Bring along a food donation or
cash to benefi t Marion Polk Food Share.
Through Sunday, January 5
Christmas in the Garden at The Oregon Garden in Silverton.
Features include ice skating, traditional German Christmas
market and light display. Closed Christmas Day. For more
information visit oregongarden.org.
Friday, December 6 – Saturday, December 7
Faith Lutheran Church is hosting a free toy swap in
partnership with Marion County Environmental Services. On
Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m, the public can donate their gently
used, clean toys. Participants then come back on Saturday
from 9 to 11 a.m. to shop for free toys.
Friday, December 6 – Sunday, December 8
Keizer Homegrown Theater presents The Santaland
Diaries, an essay by David Sedaris about his stint working as
a Christmas elf in “Santaland” at Macy’s department store.
Visit www.keizerhomegrowntheatre.org for showtimes and
tickets.
Saturday, December 7
Countryside Christian Church Holiday Bazaar from 9 a.m. to
3 p.m. Fifty vendors will feature handmade goods in addition
to a gourmet bake sale. 5775 McLeod Lane NE.
Saturday, December 7 – Sunday, December 8
Two-day holiday market at Deepwood Estates, 1116 Mission
Street S.E., Salem, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday, December 8
Christmas with the Salem Pops Orchestra holiday concert. 3- 5
p.m. in the auditorium of Building 6 at Chemeketa Community
College, 4000 Lancaster Drive N. salempopsorchestra.org.
Wednesday, December 11
Volunteers are sought to help Keizer Network of Women
sort food donations for their annual giving basket program.
Sorting begins at 6 p.m. in the former Blockbuster location at
Creekside Plaza.
Thursday, December 12
Keizer Network of Women’s seeks volunteers to wrap gifts for
their annual giving basket program. The wrapping begins at
6 p.m. at Creekside Plaza in the former Blockbuster location.
Bring scissors, tape, wrapping paper and ribbon.
Friday, December 13 – Sunday, December 15
Salem Holiday Market at Oregon State Fairgrounds and
Expo. Hours: Friday, 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-
6 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. For ticket information visit
salemcommunitymarkets.com.
Keizer Homegrown Theatre presents The Santaland Diaries,
based on a essay by David Sedaris. Performances are 7 p.m.
Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday – the Dec. 14 show
is at 5 p.m. Tickets are $15. Free admission for those with
Oregon Trail cards. keizerhomegrowntheatre.org.
Saturday, December 14
Keizer Network of Women’s annual giving basket program
concludes with the delivery of baskets of food and gifts to
local familiers in need. Volunteers are asked to bring their
delivery vehicles to the former Blockbuster location at
Creekside Plaza. Delivery pickups begin at 9 a.m.
Keizer Holiday Lights Parade, 7 p.m., River Road from
Lockhaven Drive to Apple Blossom Avenue. Lighted fl oats,
numerous bands and Santa Claus. Preceded by Jingle Dash at
6 p.m. Staged by the Keizer Chamber of Commerce.
Heritage Christmas at Keizer Cultural Center, 980 Chemawa
Rd. NE, 1-5 p.m. Santa Claus will be there.
Sunday, December 15
Annual Santa Pancake Breakfast at Keizer Fire District
(661 Chemawa Rd. NE) sponsored by the Keizer Volunteer
Firefi ghters Association, 7:30-11:30 a.m. All you can eat
pancakes, eggs, sausage, coffee and orange juice.
By ERIC A. HOWALD
Of the Keizertimes
In a rare move, the Keizer City Coun-
cil reversed course on a recommendation
to expand the size of accessory dwelling
units (ADUs) at its meeting Monday, Dec.
2.
The council opted to keep a limit of
750 square feet on detached ADUs de-
spite a recommendation from the Keizer
Planning Commission to allow up to 900
square feet.
“The question is whether we want to
create additional housing or create loop-
holes for other development,” said Coun-
cilor Laura Reid.
The planing commission held a lengthy
discussion regarding the increase at its
November meeting and concluded in-
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theater actor Joe Mantello
adapted the essay into a one-
man stage show.
“It defi nitely makes fun
of the commercialism of
Christmas, which I think we
all can appreciate,” said Jeff
Sargent, who will be playing
the role of the elf.
In the show, Sargent is a
struggling actor who decides
to take a job as an elf at Macy’s,
where he takes on a series of
roles in Santa’s workshop.
The job is just humiliating
at fi rst, but as he witnesses
thousands of people pour into
the store day after day, Sargent
takes out his frustrations on
parents and kids alike, which
causes hilarity to ensue.
“It just becomes one crazy
and ridiculous circumstance
after another. He’s a guy that
defi nitely has a sense of humor,
but he’s also very snarky. That’s
one of the hallmarks of the
show,” Sargent said.
“He becomes progressively
more cynical about the
Christmas experience. But,
like any good play or writing,
there is a resolution to it. It just
might not be what you expect.”
The task of doing a one-
man show isn’t small — Sar-
gent has been rehearsing lines
creasing the cap to 900 square feet would
give builders more options as far as fl oor
plans. However, changes mandated by the
Oregon Legislature – with the intent of
increasing more varied types of housing,
and not simply more rentals – were the
reason the city was looking at the issue
again for the second time in two years.
A West Salem builder requested the
increase and the planning commissioners
generally agreed with his reasoning.
Councilor Elizabeth Smith was in at-
tendance at the planning commission
meeting and said the swiftness with which
the request was incorporated into the
plans alarmed her at the time, and the idea
hadn’t grown on her in the intervening
weeks.
“I don’t think that is in alignment with
what we are trying to change,” she said.
Councilor Dan Kohler offered the
only argument for keeping the higher
square footage.
“These days it’s not so much a moth-
er-in-law cottage as a place for a daugh-
ter with two kids,” Kohler said. ADUs are
sometimes known as mother-in-law cot-
tages harkening back to a time when el-
derly parents were the most likely to take
up residence in such units.
City Manager Chris Eppley asked if
there were likely to be more requests for
ADUs at the higher square footage.
“No, I don’t believe it will,” replied
Brown. “ It isn’t luxurious, but it is doable
and livable at 750 [square feet].”
The city has processed 11 requests for
ADU permits in the past year.
since the summer. This is also a very satisfying collaborative
the fi rst time Sargent will be experience, because I can tell
performing
the difference
in a one-man
from
where
show. But even
we started to
though
he’s
where we are
been taken out
now.”
of his comfort
If you have
zone a little,
ever experi-
Sargent believes
enced waiting
that he and
in line to see
Baker have cre-
Santa or can
ated something
relate with the
worthwhile.
hectic men-
“ D o i n g
tality of holi-
something like
— Jeff Sargent day shopping,
this is an enor-
Baker believes
mous challenge
you’ll love The
for an actor.
Santaland Diaries, a show that
I’ve never done anything like provides a comedic take on the
it,” Sargent said. “But it’s been ridiculousness that can unfold
great because I’m the kind of during the holidays,
actor that will start playing
“It’s a perfect evening out.
with the script and see where it Anyone who has ever taken
goes. I really trust directors and their kid to see Santa will
I really trust Linda, because I’ve appreciate this.” Baker said. “So
seen what she can do. It’s been many of the situations involve
“It just
becomes one
crazy and
ridiculous
circumstance
after another.”
KT on vacation
looking
back in
the KT
5 YEARS AGO
Trees to story poles
at city hall
Two fir trees in sad shape
in front of Keizer Civic
Center will be somewhat
coming down soon. Why
only somewhat? Because the
bottom portions of the trees
will remain standing and be
repurposed as decorative story
poles.
Submitted photo
Steve and Jacki Wolf took their Keizertimes to London on a trip
to celebrate their 35th anniversary. The Tower Bridge is in the
background.
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maze
10 YEARS AGO
The ‘Miracle’ starts
this weekend
The Keizer Miracle of
Christmas lighting display
will again have the Gubser
neighborhood awash in the
glow of holiday cheer – and,
of course, lots and lots of
lights. The tradition, which
raises money and food for
the Marion Polk Food Share,
draws eyes from around the
region.
Abominable (PG)
Fri 1:45, 4:00, Sat 12:20, 2:20,
Sun 12:00, 4:20
After testing the waters last
spring, a group of teachers
at the Keizer school have
students participating in a
knitting circle that grows by
leaps and bounds. “We had
sort of a false start last year,
but we found a book that
taught us how to make our
own needles, which helped
with some of the cost, and
we’ve had some yarn donated
so we’re well on our way now,”
said teacher Barb Rappleyea.
The Salem-area’s traditional
Christmas craft and greens
show is coming up in
December at the Oregon
State Fairgrounds. It will
feature hand-crafted items,
creative holiday displays, a
deli for refreshments, and
more.
cleared the fi nal city hurdles and
is free to open when it chooses.
“They are planning a small
army of people to help and
hiring a traffi c control fi rm that
is trained to deal with the safety
issues opening presents,” Brown
said.
In addition to more than
two dozen contracted traffi c
helpers, the Keizer Police
Department (KPD) will deploy
a combination of on- and
off-duty offi cers to assist. The
company plans to reimburse the
city for police overtime.
Chief John Teague said In-
N-Out initially wanted KPD
assistance for two weekends, but
the department is only prepared
to help during the initial rush
of business.
In-N-Out
is
located
between Target and the Holiday
Inn Express, but queuing for
the drive-thru will take place at
Volcanoes Stadium.
“Without that plan we could
not see how it wouldn’t impact
all the other businesses in Keizer
Station,” Brown said.
Visitors to the restaurant will
be encouraged to use the Keizer
Station Boulevard Northeast
entrance to Keizer Station and
enter the stadium parking lot
from the south. From there, cars
will snake through the parking
lot, exit to the east and then
be ushered to the on-premises
queue using Keizer Station
Boulevard. Burger-lovers are
on their own when it comes to
fi nding their way out of Keizer
Station.
Councilor Marlene Parsons
asked that signs make it clear
burger-craving travelers bypass
the Stadium Drive Northeast
entrance to Keizer Station in
favor of the “main entrance” at
Keizer Station Boulevard.
“This is a great thing that
is happening, but we want to
make sure it is organized for the
residents,” Parsons said.
THIS WEEK’S
MOVIE TIMES
15 YEARS AGO
20 YEARS AGO
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Knitters Club grows
Craft show puts
a spotlight on
holiday fare
parents with their children, and
anybody who has had young
children will be able to relate
to some of these situations and
how absurd they are.”
Addams Family (PG)
Fri 1:30, 3:10, Sat 11:50, 1:35,
Sun 12:30, 1:55
Maze by Jonathan Graf of Keizer
sudoku
Arctic Dogs (PG)
Sat 2:45, Sun 12:10
Charlie’s Angels (PG-13)
Fri 2:00, 6:00, 8:45,
Sat 5:40, 6:35,
Sun 6:00, 8:25
Dora & The Lost City of Gold (PG)
Sat 12:45, Sun 2:20
Downton Abbey (PG)
Fri 6:30, Sat 4:20, Sun 3:40, 8:35
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from 1-9 into
the blank
spaces. Every
row must
contain one
of each digit.
So must every
column, as
must every
3x3 square.
Gemini Man (PG-13)
Fri 8:50, Sat 8:50, Sun 6:20
Overcomer (PG)
Fri 4:15, Sat 3:20, Sun 4:05
Peanut Butter Falcon (PG-13)
Sat 4:45, Sun 6:35
Terminator: Dark Fate (R)
Fri 8:15, Sat 7:55, Sun 8:20
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