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About Keizertimes. (Salem, Or.) 1979-current | View Entire Issue (May 7, 2021)
Scavenger hunters take over Salem-Keizer this weekend BROOKLYN FLINT Of the Keizertimes It will be an exciting weekend for local puzzle enthusiasts thanks to a Keizer-based Farmers Insurance agent. Matthew Poteet, owner of the Poteet Insurance Agency and an affi liate of Farmers Insurance, wanted to come up with an idea that would help promote his new Keizer offi ce and give the com- munity a chance to begin reconnecting after a long 15 months. He landed on a scavenger hunt, but had no idea the size of the ball he was setting in motion. Poteet organized the event as a chance to get together in a safe way and to have some fun. “We wanted this to be a celebration so we are asking businesses to turn their music up, have some games, and be ready to engage with everybody,” Poteet said. He said the response to the event was so overwhelming that he had to cut off additional sponsorship from local businesses. Registration closed Thursday, May 6, with more than 100 registered partici- pants. Due to COVID restrictions, clues for the event will be digital and every- one will be required to wear a mask. Players received a text message with their fi rst clue at 10 a.m. Friday. Finding the right spot might result in performing a challenge that needs to Feel -Good STORY Saluting the people that make us proud of our community presented by Matthew Poteet be completed before receiving another clue. After all clues are solved, partic- ipants travel to a fi nal location and receive a raffl e ticket. The raffl e ticket can then be exchanged for a chance to win a prize. However, even if a player doesn’t win a big prize, there is still a chance they won’t walk away empty-handed. “The goal is that everyone will walk away with something,” Poteet said. Poteet said that he plans to give away merchandise to players once they have won and numerous local businesses have contributed additional prizes. While organizing the event, Poteet paid special attention to what prospective MAY 7, 2021, KEIZERTIMES, PAGE A17 obituary Bruce Kahler July 16, 1955 – April 27, 2021 Bruce Kahler, a resident of Keizer, died peacefully at home April 27, 2021 with his wife and children by his side after a long battle with cancer. Bruce was born on July 16, 1955, in Dallas, Ore. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Kris Kahler, his three children, Brandon, Nic and Kari Kahler and their families. He is also survived by his brother, Brad Kahler, and sister, Roxanna Buchholz. Bruce has chosen to be cremated and with the times as they are, the family has decided to have a private gathering. A Celebration of Life gathering is pending until a later date. If you wish, messages can be left for the family on the Restlawn Funeral Home message board. players might need in terms of time and distance constraints. As a result, most routes could be tailored to players needs and desires. 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