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FEBRUARY 13, 2015, KEIZERTIMES, PAGE A5 KeizerCommunity KEIZERTIMES.COM MHS artists show off their work By ERIC A. HOWALD Of the Keizertimes Kaeleigh Dunn, Janice Nel- son and Deanna Saukov are three of more than 60 students participating in an McNary High School art exhibit at the Keizer Art Association through- out February. The prospect of showing their work to a wider audience is both nerve-wracking and ex- citing. “It makes me feel good about myself, like I’m doing something I thought I would never do,” said Nelson, who is also one of two artists of the month at McNary. Some students, like Saukov, also put up their work for sale, which adds another layer of anxiety. “I’m nervous and kind of scared. I want them to sell and I don’t at the same time. These are the fi rst pieces that I’m re- ally proud of, but I know I’ll do more,” Saukov said. Dunn has work in the show from several mediums: a wa- tercolor painting, an acrylic painting and a pair of photos. She takes classes from fi ne arts instructors Mark Kohley and Todd Layton who teach visual arts and digital arts, respectively. “For me, it felt good to have done work worthy of being shown,” Dunn said. “It helps me keep working at my art because, even if I’m not super-proud of it, I know there is a chance oth- er people will like it.” The show is a preamble to the McNary Fine Arts Depart- ment’s largest fundraiser of the year, Knight of Arts, slated for Saturday, March 7, and an ex- ample of why the arts teach- ers need additional funding throughout the year. To cover the usage of the gallery space, KAA charged stu- dents $5 per piece in the show. KEIZERTIMES/Eric A. Howald Above: Emily Biondi took home a Juror’s Award at the McNary Art Show at Keizer Art Association. Right: Deanna Saukov won fi rst place in acrylic painting. Between Kohley’s and Layton’s students that amounted to near- ly $600. While some students might have little trouble cover- ing those costs, others would. Layton and Kohley asked the school Fine Arts Booster Club to cover the fees for all students showing their work. “That amount probably doesn’t even cover rent for the space for an entire month, but we’ll be looking for a title sponsor to assist us if we do it again,” Layton said. There are also other costs involved from printing photos and graphic design pieces ($2- $3 per piece) to matting ($5 per piece) to framing, which to- taled somewhere between $300 and $400 and did not include frames for even half of the dis- played pieces. “If we had framed every- thing, it would have been dou- ble that,” Layton said. While the fi ne arts teach- ers are required to provide an outlet for students in class, to a one, McNary’s teachers attempt McNary’s annual Knight of Arts is slated Saturday, March 7. The event features student work and a play alongside silent and oral auctions. Proceeds cover costs not covered in school budgets and scholarships for arts students. Tickets are $10 and on sale at the McNary main offi ce. Check-in for the auctions begins at 5:30 p.m., the event begins at 6 p.m. to go above and beyond the call of duty. For the visual arts, they attempt an art show, the drama department puts one more than the minimum amount of shows required, the music programs produce CDs and the video Preserve your family production department is run- ning the Celtic News Network (CNN). “It’s the expense of doing those types of things that the public does not see,” Layton said. “But, the learning that they get from an activity like the art show will often exceed what they are learning in a classroom.” The results of teacher efforts are not lost on their students. Dunn said the art classes have shown her the hard work it will take to pursue a career in the arts. Nelson said the classes give her an outlet for the stresses that other classes can create. Saukov is one of several who have seen the program from many angles. “There’s a lot of time put into the programs,” Saukov said. “I’ve been in choir, or- chestra and now visual arts and I’ve seen it from all points of view. It’s amazing to see what students can create given the opportunity.” births • Ava Ann Draper was born on Feb. 6, 2015 at Salem Hos- pital. The baby girl was 7 pounds. The parents are Gwenn and Daniel Draper of Keizer. The maternal grandparents are Kim Soloman of Salem and Alan Keuscher of Salem. The paternal grandparents are Jim and Jani Draper of Tualatin. • Blake Robert Beverly was born on Feb. 8, 2015 at Sa- lem Hospital. The baby boy was 7 pounds and 6 ounces. The parents are Naomi and Bradley Beverly of Keizer. The maternal grandparents are Dave and Mickey Smith of Cheney, WA. The paternal grandparents are Bob and Patty Beverly of Dayton and Ken and Sherry Kinkaid of Keizer. HS students: Get money for college through KHC Applications are now avail- able for the 2015 Keizer Heri- tage Foundation scholarships. The foundation will award the $1,000 Pearl Langeland Memorial Scholarship, which honors the longtime Keizer teacher and Heritage board member. An additional schol- arship of $1,000 or two of $500 each will also be awarded. The scholarships are avail- able to current year high school graduates who have lived in Keizer for the past fi ve years or more and who plan to attend a four-year or two-year college or vocational school within one calendar year of award selection. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic perfor- mance, school and community activities, monetary need, and an accurate and complete ap- plication form. Applications may be ob- tained from your high school, requested by e-mail at heri- tage@wvi.com or down- loaded at www.keizerheritage. org/scholarships.html. Appli- cations must be submitted to the Keizer Heritage offi ce at 980 Chemawa Road N.E. by 5 p.m. on April 3. They can also be mailed to Keizer Heritage, P.O. 20845, Keizer, OR 97307. For more information contact the Keizer Heritage Center, at 503-393-9660 or heritage@ wvi.com. The Keizer Heritage Foun- dation owns and operates the Keizer Heritage Center which houses the Keizer Commu- nity Library, Keizer Heritage Museum, Keizer Art Associa- tion, the Enid Joy Mount Art Gallery. The foundation made commitment to give back to the community that supported the restoration of the original 1916 Keizer School building into the current Center. Attend a free workshop on digital preservation of family and professional photographs and papers. Learn about process, management, storage and accessing. D igital P reservation W orkshop February 19 7-9 p.m. 980 Chemawa Rd. N.E. | 503-393-9660 | www.keizerheritage.org 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, 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