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PAGE 6, KEIZERTIMES, JANUARY 9, 2015 KeizerCommunity KEIZERTIMES.COM Hart resigns from Keizer Fire Board By ERIC A. HOWALD Of the Keizertimes Citing declining health, a longtime member of the Keizer Fire Board stepped down last month. Mike Hart, a former city councilor who was elected to the Keizer Fire District fi re board in 2003, turned in his resignation in December. “My health has continued to decline and it has gotten harder to participate in the fi re board so I believe it is time for me to step down,” said Hart in an interview via e-mail. Former Keizer Fire Chief Greg Frank asked Hart more than a decade ago to serve as part of KFD long-range planning committee and he enjoyed the experience so much, he opted to run for a seat on the fi re board and held onto it, despite one vig- orous challenge, for 11 years. Hart said helping select a successor for Frank, Jeff Cow- an, the current KFD chief was one of his proudest ac- complishments as a member of the fi re board. “The process was in depth. I believe we made a great choice. I have great respect for Chief Cowan and the work he has done for the dis- trict,” Hart said. Hart had something of an edge in the process, hav- ing previously taken part in hiring a new city manager as part of his role on the Keizer City Council. Mike Hart “There are very few plac- es where we get to hire the chief executive offi cer of an organization, so I was glad to have had that experience when we hired the new fi re chief,” Hart said. Experience with city budgetary processes, policy- making and gaining an un- derstanding of the role of an elected offi cial with respect to the staff and the com- munity were also invaluable, Hart said. Having spent a number of years with KFD, Hart had one fi nal message for his fel- low public servants. “The board is made up of dedicated public servants. We made thoughtful deci- sions on behalf of the district. The staff and volunteers have shown time and again what great professionals they are,” he said. have years of experience in EXPERIENCE We design, carpentry, and engineering. won’t stop until the job is PROFESSIONALISM We fi nished and you are content. long list of satisfi ed TRUSTWORTHINESS Our clients attest to our ability to get the job done right. 503.393.2875 remodelkeizer.com CCB#155626 births • Daniel Isaiah Dulany was born Dec. 19, 2014 at Silverton Hospital. Parents are Lupita and Ben Dulany of Keizer. Sibling Eliana is 2 years old. • Ryker James Morris was born Dec. 20, 2014 at Silverton Hospital. The baby boy was 6 pounds, 10 ounces and 20 inches long. Parents are Breanna Sanders and Christopher Morris of Keizer. • Raiden Caith Stepp was born Dec. 29, 2014 at Salem Hospital. The baby boy was 5 pounds, 5 ounces. The parents are Kayla Turley and Christopher Stepp of Salem. Maternal grandparents are Theresa and Kerry McMahill of Keizer. • Roberta Del Johnson was born Dec. 31, 2014 at Silverton Hospital. The baby girl was 6 pounds, 11 ounces and 19 inches long. The mother is Lela Johnson of Keizer. • Micah David Malcolm was born Dec. 31, 2014 at Salem Hospital. The parents are Charity and David Malcolm of Keizer. Maternal grandparents are Dan and Glenda Berger of Redding, Calif. Paternal grandparents are Terry and Carol Malcolm of Talent, Ore. • Kinley Harper Melton was born Jan. 1, 2015 at Salem Hospital. The baby girl was 6 pounds, 13 ounces. The parents are Jennifer and Dustin Melton of Keizer. Maternal grandmother is JoAnn Rater of Vancouver, Wash. Paternal grandparents are Ladonna Woodworth of Chandler, Ariz. and Bill Melton of North Bend. Submitted photo Tom Baldwin, Nancy Baldwin, Chief Shannon Patricelli and Aaliyah Steward (with their Keizertimes) at the commissioning of the new USS America in San Francisco on Oct. 11, 2014. The USS America is the fi rst of a new class of amphibious assault ships (LHA6). Chief Patricelli is the daughter of Tom and Nancy and is a 1997 graduate of McNary High School (Shannon Renee Baldwin). You too can have your photo in the Keizertimes. Simply take the paper to your destination, snap a picture with you and your group holding it, and send the photo along with everyone’s fi rst and last names to kt@keizertimes.com. Salem Library camp-in for week without screens In return for pledging to go a week without screens of any type, kids and teens will get the chance to camp out at Salem- Public Library Friday, Jan. 30. Pledges will be accepted at the Youth Services desk until the beginning of “No Screens” week, Jan. 24 to 30. Participants who successfully refrain from TV, movies and other screens, will qualify for the camp-in. Registration for the camp-in begins Tuesday, Jan. 27. More information is available at www.salemlibrary.org. KEIZER CLASSIFIEDS SCHOOL SERVICES LAWN SERVICES MEDICAL BILLING TRAINEES NEEDED! Train at home to process Medical Billing & Insurance Claims! NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED! Online training at Bryan University! HS Diploma/GED & Computer/Internet needed 1-877-259-3880. ONAC DIVORCE $155. Complete preparation. Includes children, custody, support, property and bills division. No court appearances. Divorced in 1-5 weeks possible. 503-772-5295. www. paralegalalternatives.com legalalt@ msn.com ONAC Jim’s Lawn Service – Complete lawn and garden care. Yard cleanups, mowing, pruning, bark dusting. Serving Keizer since 1984. Voted “Best in Keizer!” 503-304-8849. cr PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD Call 503-390-1051 Jason P. Doneth Explore new destinations with K/SAS KT on vacation The Keizer/Salem Area Se- niors have a variety of over- night trips planned for the new year. Though the trips are designed primarily for center members, the public is invited to inquire about joining the trips. Upcoming trips in the new year include: • Seattle for Romantics, Feb. 11-13: Trip includes the Northwest Flower and Gar- den Show, the Seattle Sym- phony, Tacoma Art Museum, the Pompeii exhibit at the Pa- cifi c Science Center. Sign-up deadline is Jan. 9. • Palm Springs and Death Valley, March 15-20: Explore the heart of Death Valley Na- tional Park, tour Scotty’s Cas- tle, Devil’s Golf Course, Palm Springs, Joshua Tree National Monument tramway. Sign-up deadline is Jan. 15. • Georgia: Savannah, Charles- ton and Jekyll Island, April 12-19: Includes round trip air fair, three nights in Savannah, two nights in Charleston two nights on Jekyll Island with guided tours. Sign-up dead- line is Feb. 9. • California Coastal Splen- dor, April 23-28: Explore the California coast with visits to Monterey Bay, Hearst Castle, San Luis Obispo and San Francisco. Sign-up deadline is Jan. 20. Games at Keizer Grange The Keizer Grange, 441 Chemawa Road N., is now hosting a game night each Friday beginning at 6:30 p.m. Participants are welcome to bring their own card or board games. Depending on partici- pation, tournaments for chess, MTG, Yugioh, Pokemon or Vanguard may be slated. The event is free and tour- nament winners will receive a modest prize. LOST & FOUND LOST. Brown, hand-knitted, circular lace shawl. Lost at Festival of Lights Parade at Sunset & River Rd. Call Joy at 503-390-1705. 0116 puzzle answers Retirement Income Planning Specialist OFFICE 503 304 1328 709 Chemawa Rd NE Keizer, or 97303 JASON.DONETH@LPL.COM www.donethwealthmanagement.com 1/14 securities offered through lpl financial, memberfinra /sipc 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 8:30 am • 10 am • 11:30 am • 6 pm PEOPLESCHURCH 4500 LANCASTER DR NE | SALEM 503.304.4000 • www.peopleschurch.com 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 452 Cummings Lane North • 393-0404 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. Rev. Dr. John Neal, Interim Pastor Worship - 10:30 a.m. Education Hour - 10:00 a.m. Nursery Care Available www.keizerjkpres.org Jason Lee UMC 820 Jeff erson St. NE Salem OR 97301 9:00 am Dr. Jon F. Langenwalter, Pastor The church with the purple doors 10:45 am Worship at 9:30 am • Child Care Available Sunday Morning and 503-364-2844 Faith Lutheran Church 4505 River Rd N • 393-4507 Sunday Schedule: 9:00 a.m. Children’s Church 9:15 a.m. Adult Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Children’s Activities Pastor Virginia Eggert 10:30 a.m. Worship with Communion