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JANUARY 15, 2016, KEIZERTIMES, PAGE A3 First Citizen Awards Jan. 23 KEIZERTIMES fi le/Craig Murphy Last year’s winners at the Keizer First Citizen and Awards Banquet were (from left) Dan Clem, Lore Christopher, Joe Egli and Krina and Chuck Lee. obituaries Submit an obituary through our website at keizertimes.com or send an email to: editor@keizertimes.com William (Bill) D. Rumpf Former Keizer resident Bill Rumpf passed away on Dec. 28, 2015 in Kirkland, Wash. Bill married Dawn 51 years ago and together they had two sons, William (wife Kris) and Robert with twin grandsons Alec and Cale. Bill was a for- mer presi- dent of Keizer Lit- tle League, and with the help of many volunteers Rumpf was instru- mental in the original con- struction of the Keizer Little League Fields. Bill is survived by his moth- er, Patricia DuBois, two sisters Sue (Chuck) and Pam (Vance) and three brothers, Dan (Wen- dy), Dave (LaVonne), H.T. (Shelly), along with numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and extended family. On Saturday, Jan. 23, the 55th annual Keizer First Citi- zen and Awards Banquet takes place at Keizer Quality Suites, located at 5188 Wittenberg Lane. The event starts with a 6 p.m. social hour and dinner at 7, followed by the awards. In- dividual tickets are $45 while tables of eight are available for $360. Expect Christine Dieker, the longtime Keizer Cham- ber executive director who is leaving after more than 17 years at the helm, to be hon- ored at some point. Continuing a trend started last year, there will also be Pairings of Excellence tables. Special couples, friends, coop- erating organizations or part- ners that are stewards of the community will be honored and recognized at these tables. As of last week, 12 busi- nesses and organizations had sponsored such tables: Bay Insurance Agency, Big Town Hero Keizer, Chemeketa Community College, Jack- son’s Body Shop, Oregon State Credit Union, R. Bauer Insurance, Remodeling by Classic Homes, Rich Duncan Construction, Scenic Valley Farm, Salem Area Chamber of Commerce, St. Edward Catholic Church and Walery’s Premium Pizza. Overall banquet sponsors are Capitol Auto Group and Allied Video Productions. The event will see Keizer’s First Citizen, Merchant of the Year, President’s Award and Service to Education Awards be handed out. Former Mayor Lore Chris- topher, now chair of the Keiz- er Public Arts Commission, won the First Citizen award last year. Joe Egli, a former Keizer City Councilor who works for R. Bauer Insurance, was Merchant of the Year. Dan Clem, who worked for the Keizer Chamber at the time and is now with the Salem Chamber, won the President’s Award. Power couple Chuck and Krina Lee won the Ser- vice to Education Award. Chuck has since opened the Career Technical Education Center (CTEC) with former McNary High School princi- pal John Honey and is still a member of the Salem-Keizer School Board, while Krina is executive director of the Sa- lem-Keizer Education Foun- dation. Tickets are still available by calling Brandon Bay (503- 871-8858), Heather Hettwer (503-569-8290), Alicia Self (503-569-2357) or Shelly Paddock (503-871-4466), or call the Keizer Cham- ber offi ce at 503-393-9111. New this year is a $60 night stay addition package at the hotel, which includes break- fast and after-party transporta- tion. Nathan Bauer is returning as event emcee, while Grand Jazz and Swing Band will pro- vide the live music. ART, continued from Page A1 so many rules and regulations before it even starts,” Smith said. “This is for the kids. What an opportunity. I’m trying to get them into the culture.” Brown said he would work with Smith and city attorney Shannon Johnson to get de- tails sorted out. KPAC member Rick Day liked the idea. “We’re great with what you’re talking about,” Day told Smith. Smith seemed pleased with the discussion and the recep- tion she got from the commis- sion. “I have enough informa- tion to move forward,” she said. “I will e-mail John and get it going.” KPAC members discussed issues such as signing contracts, liability and whether the event should be considered a contest or show. “I don’t want this to have Joe Guerra Ins Agcy Inc Joe Guerra, Agent 3791 River Road N Keizer, OR 97303 Bus: 503 - 463 -1388 B OUCHER ’ S Making love special since 1953 Th e valley’s preferred bridal jeweler Engagement | Wedding | Anniversary B OUCHER J EWELERS 503-393-0701 • 4965 R IVER R OAD N
