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The tragedy led to the development of a series of laws and regulations that better protected the safety of factory workers. — March 25, 1911 Food 4 Thought “Failure shows you how to do something right.” – Tom Monaghan, founder of Domino’s Pizza. Born March 25, 1937 The Month Ahead Friday, March 25 In celebration of Good Friday, the LDS Stake Center in Keizer will present a live broadcast of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir’s performance of Handel’s Messiah with full orchestra. 1375 Lockhaven Dr. N.E. at 6:30 p.m. Public is welcome. Tuesday, March 29 Homelessness Initiative Task Force meeting, 4 p.m. at Keizer Civic Center, 930 Chemawa Road NE. Wednesday, March 30 Keizer Community Dinner at St. Edward Catholic Church. Free, 5 to 7 p.m. Hosted by Men of Action in Keizer and the Keizer Network of Women. Thursday, March 31 Hudson Concert Hall at Willamette University presents pianist Sergei Babayan. The concert is at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: adults $23, Willamette faculty/staff $18, Willamette student with ID $5, Students with ID/children $8, Willamette ICL students $12, Oregon Trail Card $5 (at box offi ce only the night of the performance). Tickets available at boxoffi cetickets.com and for more information visit willamette.edu/go/goudy. Thursday, March 31 – Saturday, April 30 Colored Pencil art show at Keizer Art Association’s Enid Joy Mount Gallery at Keizer Heritage Center. Gallery hours are 1-4 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays. keizerarts.com. Saturday, April 2 Reception and awards for Colored Pencil Art Show presented by Colored Pencil of America, Oregon Chapter 201, 2-4 p.m. Keizer Art Association’s Enid Joy Mount Gallery at Keizer Heritage Center. Monday, April 4 Special session of the Keizer City Council at 6 p.m., presentations for candidates looking to join the council. Applications due at city hall by 5 p.m. March 28. Session is in council chambers at Keizer Civic Center, 930 Chemawa Road NE. Keizer City Council meeting, 7 p.m. in council chambers at Keizer Civic Center, 930 Chemawa Road NE. The world famous Glenn Miller Orchestra with its unique jazz sound at The Historic Elsinore Theatre 7:30 p.m. 170 High St. SE Salem. For ticket information contact 503-375- 3574. www.elsinoretheatre.com Wednesday, April 6 Claggett Creek Watershed Council meeting, 5:30 p.m. at Keizer Civic Center, 930 Chemawa Road NE Friday, April 8 Oregon Symphony at Willamette University-Smith Auditorium 8 p.m. A Midsummer Night’s Dream Overture. Tickets range from $5 to $50. For more information contact dtrevett@willamette.edu Tickets are available online orsymphonysalem.org. An evening with three-time Super Bowl Champ, NFL Hall of Famer and all-time leading rusher and Dancing with the Stars champion Emmitt Smith at 6:30 p.m. at The Historic Elsinore Theatre 170 High St. SE, Salem. A benefi t presented by the Medical Foundation of Marion & Polk Counties to support its programs. Tickets $20-$40. For more info 503- 375-3574. www.elsinoretheatre.com Saturday, April 9 Public mural painting class, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Keizer Art Association classroom at Keizer Heritage Center, 980 Chemawa Road NE. Nancy Erickson will be teaching about image development and transfer. Free. Monday, April 11 Long Range Planning Task Force meeting, 6 p.m. in council chambers at Keizer Civic Center, 930 Chemawa Road NE. Add your event by e-mailing news@keizertimes.com. By CRAIG MURPHY Of the Keizertimes Stand together, be creative and brace for more. Those were three of the main messages shared during last week’s Keizer Chamber of Commerce luncheon forum, which was focused on surviving government mandates. The timing wasn’t surpris- ing, given recent action by the Oregon Legislature to increase the minimum wage in the years to come. Other recent mandates such as mandatory paid sick leave and mandatory heath care were also discussed. Jason Brandt, CEO of the Oregon Restaurant and Lodg- ing Association, referred to the three items as “a three-headed monster” and noted the fi nes on companies for not providing health insurance. “They’re all happening at once,” Brandt said. “None of us will have silver bullet solutions for you. The ones who are the most creative are the ones that will survive and thrive.” Brandt noted a group that had threatened to put the issue on the November ballot backed off following the actions of the legislature. “The state is preempting any local government from passing laws on the topic,” Brandt said. “They also retained the ability to change the plan in future ses- sions. We need to gather stories of how these minimum wage increases impact businesses.” Though it ultimately wasn’t effective, Brandt praised busi- ness supporters for protesting the wage hike. “I’m impressed by how you people mobilized,” he said. “We had 20 percent people more than the other side. To those that stepped up, to stand in front of the legislative committee and talk about what it would do to your business, my hat is off to you. That’s one of most impor- tant things you can do.” Alison Hart, CEO of the Or- egon State Chamber, also liked the turnout. “My message is how we need to work together,” Hart said. “On minimum wage, we had the best grassroots effort ever. We had started the wave of grassroots. We have to change who is in the legislature and we have to do it now. Our strategy will be to target districts that have the ability to be changed. We can have an impact and make a stand for small busi- nesses.” Hart warned about the pro- posed initiative petition 28, which she said “should be of far more concern” than the mini- mum wage increase. “There are billions of new taxes proposed for the Novem- ber ballot,” Hart said. “This is of great concern, a hidden sales tax that will hurt consumers.” Hart, who noted businesses will be forced to pass increased costs to consumers, said local companies in the service indus- try will be at an unfair disadvan- tage compared to out-of-state competitors. She also warned there is no guarantee the ex- KEIZERTIMES/Craig Murphy From left: Michael Morter, Jason Brandt, Alison Hart and Bill Post spoke at this month’s Keizer Chamber Luncheon. tra funds will go to education, health care and senior citizens. “We have some ills in the state that need to be fi xed and they need more funding,” Hart said. “Because there is no guar- antee, this is a hugely damaging proposal. We need to band to- gether to fi ght this.” Michael Morter from the Oregon Department of Con- sumer and Business Services, talked about health insurance restrictions and regulations, in- cluding companies with 50 or more full-time equivalent em- ployees being required to pro- vide health insurance coverage. “You can work with an in- surance agent for the right health care coverage for your employees,” Morter said. “It was designed as a public market place originally. There are hun- dreds of plans to choose from. At zero cost to your business or employees, a qualifi ed insurance agent can help with choosing the right coverage.” Rep. Bill Post, R-Keizer, said there are representatives who want to work together but aren’t allowed to due to politi- cal parties. “It has been building for 27 years,” Post said. “These people believe you business owners are the problem and that you need to share the wealth. There are moderates on both sides that want to work together, but they are taken into the back room and their legs are broken. You will no longer be the chair of your committee.” Post is convinced a ballot measure for raising the mini- mum wage would not have passed. “This ballot measure was at 58 percent in February, which means it was going to lose in November,” Post said. “Polls mean nothing in February. I was not afraid. I wanted us to roll the tax. The people in Oregon would not have passed $15 minimum wage.” Hart said chambers need to get together to get the word out to vote against IP 28. “Please join the coalition,” she said. “The business com- munity needs to actively take a stand. We were excited to see the turnout this session. On this one, we have to turn out. This is the biggest political battle we’ve ever seen. We have to win this one. We have to.” Emergency preparedness tips shared By CRAIG MURPHY Of the Keizertimes Anne-Marie Storms showed off her trash bin. It was for a good reason. Storms, the public education specialist and a fi refi ghter at Keizer Fire District, spoke at the March 10 West Keizer Neighborhood Association meeting about emergency preparedness. As such, Storms talked about how to be prepared for a disaster. “Earthquakes often happen so deep, we don’t feel them,” Storms said. “A 9.0 Cascadia earthquake is predicted. A 9.0 will take out every house in the Salem area. We’ll be go- ing back to primitive times. Here is Keizer, we will be on our own. If my kids aren’t safe, sorry, I love you, but if my kids need help then I can’t save you.” While it was a serious top- ic, Storms interjected some fun and humor into her pre- sentation. That was evident even in the title of her talk: “Planning and preparing for something a little simpler than Zombies.” “Tonight we’re going KEIZERTIMES/Craig Murphy Anne-Marie Storms from the talks disaster preparedness at the March 10 West Keizer Neighbor- hood Association meeting. to have fun, I’m sorry,” she quipped. When preparing for an earthquake, Storms said to think beyond the basics. “My youngest is 4 years old,” she said. “I need stuff to entertain her. My son is on medications, so I have to pre- pare for that.” Firefi ghters may think safety all the time, but Storms said regular citizens can think likewise. “Look for safe places to take cover in areas you fre- quent,” Storms said. “An earthquake is going to hap- pen. Practice getting to those safe places with drills and ex- ercises. When you work out and feel good, that’s muscle memory. We train ourselves to do those things all the time at Keizer Fire District. In schools, kids drill every 30 days.” Storms said some things sudoku looking back in the KT have changed over the years. For example, diving under a table and covering your head isn’t enough. “Now, get a hold of the table legs,” she said. “Tables can walk. Secure heavy items that could fall. Think of the family hutch, or what’s over your bed. Don’t put things that can fall on your bed and kill you. If a quake hits at night, stay in bed. It’s safer than trying to walk around in the dark. Cover yourself with blankets and pillows for pro- tection.” Storms encouraged audi- ence members to have an Please see WKNA, Page A12 5 YEARS AGO Chickens will get full hearing The Keizer City Council voted to initiate the process that would expand zones where chickens are allowed. 10 YEARS AGO The Keizer Sports and Expo Center, $14 million, 3 questions Keizer City Councilors grilled a consultant over errors and assumptions in his fi rst version of a feasibility report for the city’s proposed sports and community center. 15 YEARS AGO Cable TV blacks out Iris Festival Parade CCTV, the local cable-access television network, will not cover any Keizer events, in- cluding the festival, as long as the city of Keizer is not a member of the Cable Regula- tory Commission, said CCTV director Alan Bushong. local weather 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. 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