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FEBRUARY 5, 2016, KEIZERTIMES, PAGE A5 KeizerCommunity KEIZERTIMES.COM SKSB dubs tech ed successful By HERB SWETT For the Keizertimes Career and technical educa- tion programs are succeeding in the Salem-Keizer School District, the School Board learned at a work session Tues- day, Jan. 26. Twenty-four programs are underway at high schools around the district and the Career Technical Education Center. Each of the programs is available at one or more high schools. Offered at McNary are automotive technology (also McKay and Sprague), business technology, computer science (also West Salem), culinary arts (also North Salem and South Salem), graphic design, media production (also North Salem and South Salem) and sustain- able energy. Other programs are agri- cultural science (McKay), ar- chitectural and interior design (McKay), banking and fi nance (West Salem), cabinetmaking (North Salem), civil technol- ogy (Sprague), construction technology (CTEC and McK- ay), cosmetology (McKay), early childhood education (North Salem and West Sa- lem), education and teaching (Sprague), emergency medical technician (West Salem), fi re science (West Salem), health services (North Salem), manu- facturing (CTEC and South Salem), nursing (McKay), physical therapy (Sprague) and pre-engineering (North Sa- lem). Presenting the information were Jim Orth, district coor- dinator for career/technical education, and Tony Frazier, chief executive offi cer for In- cite, Inc., a Salem-based busi- ness that specializes in career training. Orth told the board that 2,838 district students were enrolled in CTE programs in 2014-15 and that the gradu- ation rate for students com- pleting CTE programs was 92 percent. Frazier discussed state and local strategies for CTE. The Oregon Workforce Board, he said, is customer-centered and focuses on customized solu- tions, building in-demand skills and talent development in youth. The Mid-Valley Work- force Board, Frazier said, is tar- geting the healthcare industry and advanced manufacturing. Audubon tour at Staats Lake The Salem Audubon Soci- ety will host a walking tour of Staats Lake on Saturday, Feb. 13, starting at 10 a.m. Keizerite Rich Ford will lead the tour overlooking the loo to view various waterfowl that spend the winter in our area. There is little elevation gain on the tour which will make it accessible to most walkers and bird lovers. SALEM The tour is expected to last about one and a half hours along the 1.5 mile path around Staats Lake. Attendees should dress for winter weather. Staats Lake is part of Inland Shores, a private development. Attendees will be guests of the tour leader. For more information con- tact Rich Ford at 503-510- 9583. Bethell honored for booster efforts By CRAIG MURPHY Of the Keizertimes Danielle Bethell nearly missed her big moment at the Jan. 23 Keizer First Citizen Awards Banquet. “We almost didn’t come,” Bethell said, referring to her- self and husband Nathan. “My daughter was having a rough day today. She wanted us to stay home, so we almost stayed home. But I’m really glad that we didn’t.” That’s because Bethell was honored that night with the President’s Award from Keizer Chamber of Commerce presi- dent Bob Zielinski. “Some people know how to motivate others to get things done,” said Zielinski, who shared Keizer First Citi- zen honors with wife Pam four years ago. “Others show up like worker bees and com- plete projects, doing anything and everything they can that is needed to complete the func- tion. My choice of the per- son to receive the President’s Award has both of these char- acteristics, plus this person has an amazing talent to be able to create a project by envisioning the good things that can hap- pen in the community.” Zielinski also referenced Bethell’s volunteering at the Keizer Iris Festival, at McNary High School Blue Day, Keizer Rotary and most recently as the leader of the MHS turf fi eld project. “So that gives it away, I guess,” Zielinski said. “It’s pret- ty limited who worked on all of those projects. She is the president of the McNary (Ath- letic) Boosters Club and one I’m very proud of.” During the introduction speech, Bethell fi gured Zielin- ski was referring to Ted Anag- nos, a longtime Keizer volun- RV SHOW SUPER SALE STATE FAIRGROUNDS Thursday thru Sunday NEXT WEEKEND FEB. 11-14 KEIZERTIMES/Craig Murphy Danielle Bethell, president of the McNary High School Athletic Booster Club, is congratulated by by Bob Zielinski, president of the Keizer Chamber of Commerce. teer and contributer who won the President’s Award in 1990 and the First Citizen award in 2001. “This is unexpected,” Bethell said. “Ted’s the epitome of everything I look up to in this community. Thank you for all of your support.” Bethell, who recently started working as a fi nancial advi- sor, said joining Keizer Rotary three years ago was a life chang- er for her. “I joined Rotary because I had been looking for a long, long time for individuals that were like minded,” she said. “David Smith is someone I met one day through the Keizer Little League project I had started. He said, ‘You should become a Rotarian.’ I said I don’t know what that is. Isn’t that for old people? He said come to a meeting and see what you think. So I did. I real- ized that was the place for me. So I joined that October and decided my fi rst project would be gathering up groups of in- dividuals in the community to redo the vandalized fi elds at Keizer Little League Park. It all kind of went from there. I have enough energy and I like to talk to people.” The way Bethell sees it, the desire to help a community is within everyone. “I think people in general really want to help, but we all get so caught up in our daily lives of meetings and work to make the bills, keep the kids happy and all of that,” she said. “We’re not sure quite where to go. I’m not afraid to ask for help. I’m not afraid to ask any- one and everyone for anything they can provide to get some- thing done.” For Bethell, that started with looking at her three children. “I am fi lled with the most joy when I am able to help them make their dreams come true,” Bethell said. “I started with the Keizer Little League project. My next big project after that was the turf fi eld project, but I kind of fell into it. I wasn’t really looking for it. There was a group of people formed to do the project. They were having some challenges getting the community really rallied. It goes back to I’m not afraid to ask for help and here we are.” Big projects don’t intimidate Bethell. If anything, it’s just the opposite. “I get excited by a chal- lenge,” she said. “I lose sleep over determining if my time- line is accurate for it. Even right now, I’m working with McKay High School. I helped them form an athletic booster club. We’re working to estab- lish a timeline to give them a turf fi eld. That community has a lot of internal struggles. I see opportunity in that struggle. I can’t wait. I already have a de- sign for the fi eld. We have en- gineers, a vendor. I’m very ex- cited for that.” While appreciative of the award, Bethell emphasized that’s not why she volunteers. “I think awards are really awesome, but I’m not in it for the recognition,” Bethell said. “I’m in it for the long-term ex- perience.” Tax help at Dayspring Starting this month, free tax services for local seniors and low-income residents will be available in the Salem area through AARP Foundation’s Tax-Aide program. In Keizer, Walk-in services with no appointments are available at Dayspring Fellow- ship Church, 1755 Lockhaven Drive N.E. The site will be open on Mondays and Thurs- days from 1 to 7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The 10-week schedule be- gan Monday, Feb. 1 and will operate through April 15. puzzle answers YOUR FULL SERVICE RV DEALER SINCE 1969 trailer sales JUST WEST OF I-5 • 3282 Silverton Rd NE - Salem 503 .585.7713 - wagersrvs.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 - 9:15 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
