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DECEMBER 11, 2015, KEIZERTIMES, PAGE A5 KeizerCommunity KEIZERTIMES.COM Wolverines dig claws into HOME pantry-painting project By ERIC A. HOWALD Of the Keizertimes For a group of Whiteaker Middle School students, the hardest part of helping out at Salem’s HOME Youth and Resource Center was the most easily overlooked: keep- ing clean. “That was the biggest chal- lenge because there were so many of us painting in the small space,” said Megan Pro- vost. Provost and seven of her peers in the National Junior Honor Society at the school spent Saturday, Dec. 4, paint- ing the interior of a food pan- try at HOME. “HOME is an organization for teens ages 11 to 17, and 18 if they are still in school. They serve lunch and snacks and dinner for teens that are homeless,” said student Noah Gould. “We went there to paint their pantry, which is pretty much a shack in the backyard of the house that they have there.” “Teens can go to HOME to take showers and get food,” added Paytonn Wirt. “I wish we could have done more.” The project was arranged by Pat Curran, a Whiteaker counselor, as part of the stu- dents’ commitment to the fi ve principles of the NJHS: char- acter, scholarship, leadership, service and citizenship. “There’s a difference be- tween sitting at home think- ing, ‘I’m in National Junior Honor Society and that’s cool,’ but not doing anything,” said student Kacey Whitfi eld. “A Submitted Bailey True and Kacey Whitfi eld put their painting skills to the test inside a pantry at Salem’s HOME Youth and Resource Center. lot of adults underestimate what we can do as kids.” To be considered for the NJHS, students must maintain a 3.5 grade point average and then apply to be part of the program. The process includes writing a cover letter and fi ll- ing out an application that is reviewed by Whiteaker teach- ers who make the fi nal deci- sion as to who gets in. There are about 40 Whiteaker stu- dents in the NJHS, but many complete independent service projects ranging from free babysitting to assisting at their churches. “We do the projects as part of NJHS, but you don’t have to be part of it to help out,” said Alyssa Richardson. GoFundMe account set for Tommy Fountain A GoFundMe account has been established for Keizer native Tommy Fountain, who died after falling during a climb on Mount Jefferson Nov. 29. Tommy was climbing with wife Alison when he fell and landed in a crevasse. Alison was uninjured and rescued the next morning, but rescuers found Tommy deceased. To make a donation in hon- or of Tommy Fountain go to https://www.gofundme.com/ qgd7wmjw or donate at any US Bank in the name of Alison and Tommy Fountain. “Tommy was in love,” the GoFundMe page reads. “He loved life, he loved his wife and daughter, and he loved the mountains. He proposed to Alison on Mt. Kilimanjaro, they were married and honey- mooned on Mt. Rainier and spent any free time they had tackling their latest peak. We will miss his passion and spirit Uptown hosting food drive for food bank Through the end of the year a program at Uptown Music will benefi t the Keizer Community Food Bank. For the ninth year Uptown Mu- sic’s Give a Meal, Get a Gift will provide a free $10 store gift card in exchange for a $10 cash donation or non-perish- able food donation to benefi t the pantry. Megan Provost and Paytonn Wirt prep the area between shelves for painting. In addition to lending their time and talent to HOME, the students learned about the types of services the organiza- tion offers to youth in need. “They have a culinary pro- gram where they can make food for each other and it helps them build skills for fi nding a job,” said Ashley Do- erfl er. “It was interesting to fi nd out about how other people are living,” added student Grace Trammell. “Not every- one can have as much as we do and it was cool to see how other people are helping those kids. It was nice to be able to give back to them.” As much work as it was to paint the pantry, student Bai- ley True said it was equal parts fun. “We got to climb on the shelves and between them to paint the walls,” she said. Given that, it’s no won- der they had trouble keeping clean. Members of the Whiteaker NJHS are looking for new projects to tackle in the coming months. If you know of a project that needs assistance, contact the school at 503-399-3224. immensely, but are comforted in knowing that he died living life to the fullest. He died do- ing something he loved with someone he loved, and we can honestly say there’s no other way he’d want to go.” The page also thanks all involved in the rescue pro- cess and for all the well wishes from family and friends. Do- nations will help pay for fi nal arrangements, rescue person- nel and for Tommy’s daughter, Penelope. As of Wednesday morning, nearly $8,400 had been col- lected on the page. Keizer City Councilor Ro- land Herrera, who coached Tommy in Keizer Little League, brought up the topic during Monday’s council meeting. “It was a tragic accident,” Herrera said. “I can’t imag- ine what the family is going through. He was a great kid to coach.” The most needed items in- clude soups, chili, peanut but- ter, macaroni and cheese, ce- reals, pasta and sauce, canned fruits and vegetables. Uptown Music is located at 3827 River Road N. For information contact Paul El- liott at 503-393-4437 or Curt McCormack at 503-390- 6145. MHS performing arts packs in play, concerts The McNary High School performing arts department has a whole slate of holiday events and concerts planned for the coming weeks. Here’s the list: • Friday, Dec. 11 - 7 p.m. - A Christmas Carol: Live Ra- dio Play. The advanced theatre arts and directing students take the stage to perform a fourth completely different take on the classic Charles Dickens story in the style of Prairie Home Companion or Thrilling Adventure Hour. Musical ac- companiment by the McNary choir. $5 tickets available on mcnaryhs.ticketleap.com • Tuesday, Dec. 15 - 7 p.m. - McNary band winter concert. Help support the McNary band for a wonderful evening of winter celebration. • Thursday, Dec. 17 - 7 p.m. - McNary orchestra win- ter concert. The students of McNary’s multiple orchestras will take the stage to celebrate the holidays with strings. • Friday, Dec. 18 - 6 p.m. - Sing We Now of Christmas, the McNary’s choirs will present a night of song, hors d’oeuvres, and a silent auction begin- ning at 6 p.m. and a concert at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 for the whole evening. Reserved seating only. Tickets available on mcnaryhs.ticketleap.com. 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 Sunday Morning 9:00 am and 10:45 am 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 Dr. Jon F. Langenwalter, Pastor The church with the purple doors 503-364-2844 Worship at 9:30 am • Child Care Available 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