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PAGE A2, KEIZERTIMES, FEBRUARY 13, 2015 presented by DRIVE A LITTLE – SAVE A BUNCH! 3893 COMMERCIAL ST SE • SALEM MORE INFO AT NORTHERNLIGHTSTHEATREPUB.COM UFC 184 Rousey vs. Zingano SATURDAY, FEB 28TH —–———— 21 & OVER —————— Live Fights at 5 pm – Tickets $12 All Ages Replay at 10:15 pm – Tix $8 Reserved Seats Available Now Online Sensory Sensitive Show Saturday, February 21, at 11:00 am MOVIE: ONLY $3 B IG H ERO 6 [ PG ] Sensory Sensitive Showings are designed specifi cally for customers with autism and other special sensory needs. Lights, Comedy, Laughs! Sat, March 7th KEITH NELSON & SILAS LINDENSTEIN will perform at 7pm and 9pm. Admission is only $10. Ages 21 & over only. Reserved seating for this show. Purchase tickets at box offi ce or at our website. Today in History A series of Allied fi rebombing raids begins against the German city of Dresden, reducing the “Florence of the Elbe” to rubble and fl ames, and killing as many as 135,000 people. It was the single most destructive bombing of the war. — February 13, 1945 Food 4 Thought “The fi rst lesson is that you can’t lose a war if you have command of the air, and you can’t win a war if you haven’t.” — Jimmy Doolittle, aviation pioneer, hero of WWII The Month Ahead Continuing through Saturday, February 14 Lend Me a Tenor at Pentacle Theatre, by Ken Ludwig. Period comedy set in Cleveland Opera Company circa 1934. Comedy of errors and mistakes. Performances at 7:30 p.m., check website for days. $19. www.pentacletheatre.org. Saturday, February 14 “Lolanta/Bluebeard Castle” starts at 9:30 a.m. at Regal Santiam Stadium 11, 365 Lancaster Drive SE. Directed by Mariusz Trelinski. Tickets are available at the door, $22 for seniors and $26 for general. (503) 983-6030. Valentines Tea begins at 11 a.m. at Deepwood Estate. Registration required, $27 for members and $30 for nonmembers. (503) 363-1825. Valentines Dinner begins at 6 p.m. at Deepwood Estate. Registration required, $54 for members and $60 for nonmembers. (503) 363-1825. Sons of Norway potluck, 3 p.m., Salem Masonic Temple, 1625 Brush College Dr. N.W. Professor Richard A. Sundt will discuss Norwegians in Argentina’s history. sonofthor42salempr.org. Willamette Valley Genealogical Society meets at 10 a.m. in Room A of the Salem City Library (585 Liberty St SE, Salem). This meeting will include a member presentation of the oldest paintings or pictures of their ancestors. For more information, call (503) 363-0880. Monday, February 16 Schools, government offi ces and postal service are closed for President’s Day. Presidents Day Kid’s Event at Deepwood Estate. Begins at 10 a.m. and noon. Pre-registration is required, $3 per child. www.historicdeepwoodestate.org. Former Mayor Christopher honored to get named Keizer’s First Citizen By CRAIG MURPHY Of the Keizertimes Lore Christopher claims she was surprised. If so, that made the now- former mayor perhaps the only one in the room. Christopher picked up the 2014 Keizer First Citizen Award during the annual First Citizen Awards Banquet at the Keizer Quality Suites on Jan. 31, just a few weeks after step- ping down following 14 years as Keizer’s mayor. At the same event last year, Christopher formally an- nounced she would not be running for mayor again. While Christopher faced a strong group of nominees in Big Toy general coordinator Mark Caillier, business owner Rich Duncan, Purple Heart recipient Don Conat and for- mer Keizer City Councilor Richard Walsh, Christopher was the heavy favorite. Still, Christopher said she didn’t know until last year’s winner John Doneth started listing her accomplishments. “When they had us all (stand) up, I got nervous and thought I might need to write something down,” she said. “When John Doneth said she volunteered to do the (Keizer Little League) candy drive, that’s when I knew it was me.” In a new tradition, Doneth had all former First Citizens in the room come to the front of the room before he read the list of this year’s nomi- nees. Each of the 12 present stayed up front and greeted Christopher as she came up, with 1992 First Citizen Mike Gaynor adding humor to the occasion by taking a selfi e with the newest recipient. “It makes your hands sweat,” Christopher said af- terwards of greeting the row of former recipients. “I mean, it’s really humbling. These people, I’ve stood on their shoulders. It was on what they built. And I got to continue to build onto it. You look at all of those people, you look at what we’ve accomplished in 30-odd years as a city.” As a longtime mayor, Christopher accrued various awards and recognitions, in- cluding the Mayor’s Award last year from Salem mayor Anna Peterson. “That one really meant a lot. I put that in the front room,” Christopher said. “But this means a lot. This is a cul- mination of working for 14 years with all the people in that room. Where does this rank? This is the far top, be- cause it really is the recogni- tion by your peers.” Doneth wanted all First Citizens recognized because, as he put it, he had to be up front. “Keizer First Citizen, I’ve always believed, is the high- est honor the community can bestow on one of its citizens,” Doneth said. “I’d like to start a new tradition and have all the former First Citizens come up and form an honor roll. Keiz- er is blessed by having many great people who volunteer.” After introducing each of this year’s nominees, Doneth didn’t keep the suspense up for long, starting with Chris- topher’s little league involve- ment 25 years ago and giving it away for good by mention- ing this year’s recipient joined the council in August 1998 thanks to a random drawing after a tied vote. “During her tenure, 2,000 new jobs were added in Keiz- er,” Doneth said of Christo- pher. “That’s 2,000 new jobs during one of the worst econ- omies in 40 years. She is the absolute epitome of our city motto of pride, spirit and vol- unteerism.” Christopher beamed as she shared her speech. “My mom told me as a kid you’re judged by the company you keep,” she said. “I hope that’s true. I hope that these people that are in front of you, the city council members that I’ve served with, and my fel- low nominees, I hope I’m judged by those folks because there’s none fi ner. “I want to thank the Keizer Chamber of Commerce for recognizing me, but I feel guilty,” Christopher added. “Although you see my name and face in the paper, I really did very little. All of the heavy lifting and the hard work was done by you. I just got to take the credit, so thanks. I really appreciate it. I’m so proud of the things we’ve accomplished together.” The newest First Citizen KEIZERTIMES/Craig Murphy Former Mayor Lore Christopher gives her speech after being named the 2014 Keizer First Citizen on Jan. 31. talked of the pride she has of Keizer. “I love driving down River Road and seeing the art we’ve put on there, I love seeing the meandering sidewalks, I love seeing the thriving businesses, I love seeing Keizer Station where I can buy socks and underwear – and do it on a regular basis,” she said. “I love knowing that 2,000 people minimum are able to support their families because of our efforts. I love that. I don’t need my name on anything because it’s all mine and it’s all yours. We’ve done it together.” Christopher expressed con- fi dence in new councilors and new mayor Cathy Clark, who was seated at Christopher’s table in the back of the room. “I watched the fi rst coun- cil meeting I wasn’t there,” Christopher said. “They were all great. They asked great questions. I was so proud. More than proud, I was con- fi dent these folks are going to be good. As an outgoing councilor, that means a lot to know there will be people to fi ll your shoes and do as well as you, if not better.” At the end, Christopher couldn’t resist taking a good natured jab at fellow former councilor Joe Egli, who had nervously stumbled through his Merchant of the Year ear- lier in the evening, while at the same time thanking her husband. “Last but not least, I want to thank my husband Ron. For 14 years, not one time did he ever complain about having to go to a meeting, an event, a dinner,” she said. “He was a full and 100 per- cent supportive helpmate. It allows you to be the best you can be and give the best you can to the city you’ve chosen to serve. I love you honey, and unlike Joe Egli, baby, you will get lucky tonight. At the go- ing away party (Jan. 17), I said the same thing, and he did.” Event emcee Nathan Bauer couldn’t resist picking up on the idea and poking some fun at Egli, who happens to be his co-worker. “Congratulations Lore on the award and congratula- tions too, Ron. You got some good news, huh buddy?” Bau- er said as laughter fi lled the room. “It’s a good night at the Christopher house. Joe Egli, that’s how you give a speech. Boom!” local weather public hearings The Keizer City Council will hold a public hearing at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 17 to consider a new liquor license application for Gustav’s Bar- garten in Keizer Station, lo- cated at 6045 Keizer Station Boulevard. The hearing takes place in council chambers at Keizer Civic Center, 930 Chemawa Road NE. Council will also have a hearing for 2015 liquor li- cense renewals at the same meeting. Public comment is being solicited before council makes a recommendation to the Oregon Liquor Control Commission on the renewals of liquor licenses at various establishments within Keizer. sudoku Tuesday, February 17 Keizer Points of Interest Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. at Keizer Civic Center. Keizer City Council meeting, 7 p.m. in council chambers at Keizer Civic Center. Wednesday, February 18 Keizer Planning Commission meeting, 6 p.m. in council chambers at Keizer Civic Center. Thursday, February 19 3rd Thursday event at Keizer Heritage Center: Digital Preservation Workshop. Daisy Hickman shows how to preserve your family photos, videos and papers. 7-9 p.m. Free. 980 Chemawa Rd. N.E. keizerheritage.org. 503-393-9660. Volunteer Coordinating Committee meeting, 6 p.m. in council chambers at Keizer Civic Center. Greater Gubser Neighborhood Association meeting, 7 p.m. at Gubser Elementary School. Thursday, February 19 – Saturday, February 28 Helen, fresh take on Euripides’ tragicomedy. Willamette University, 900 State Street, go to willamette.edu/cla/ theater for tickets information. For more information email tht-tix@willamette.edu or (503)370-6221. Friday, February 20 Oregon Symphony is playing at Willamette Smith Auditorium at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $40- $55 and are available at tickets.orsymphany.org. Saturday, February 21 Brahms Requiem featuring Willamette Master Chorus, Salem Chamber Orchestra, and Willamette Chamber Choir perform at Willamette Hudson Hall. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Call (503) 581-4325 for tickets; $10- $45. Tuesday, February 24 Government Affairs meeting, 7:30 a.m. at Keizer Civic Center. Add your event by e-mailing news@keizertimes.com. looking back in the KT 5 YEARS AGO Mayor: ‘Just say no’ to new costs In her State of the City address Mayor Lore Christopher warned of tough fi nancial times ahead and hinted at possible mid-year cost cutting measures. 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. 10 YEARS AGO Cops arrest Keizer boys, seize bomb Keizer police arrested two boys on charges that they made a bomb from illegal fi reworks. 15 YEARS AGO Crime in Keizer drops third year in a row Fewer people in Keizer suffered from crime in 1999 compared to previous years. Overall serious crimes went down in Keizer by nearly 3 percent. 20 YEARS AGO Council OKs warehouse, appeal expected The city council has backed a city staff decision to allow construction of a mini-storage warehouse on Ridge Drive N.E. Resident Dale Nason, who opposes the project vowed he would take his fi ght to the Land Use Board of Appeals. KEIZERTIMES.COM Web Poll Results Have you or your pet been attacked by a vicious animal before? 60% - No 40% - Yes Vote in a new poll every Thursday! 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