Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About Keizertimes. (Salem, Or.) 1979-current | View Entire Issue (Jan. 27, 2017)
PAGE A8, KEIZERTIMES, JANUARY 27, 2017 CHAMBER, continued from Page A1 award last year, I went and talked with other fi rst citizens to ask them about their experience and what receiving it had meant to them,” Caillier said. “Mostly, they felt like they couldn't slow down to honor the spirit of the award. I think our honoree this year is going to raise the bar for volunteerism in Keizer.” Trett's list of volunteer efforts nearly caused Callier to run out of breath, but include: mentoring and fostering youth, membership in the Oregon ski patrol, city councilor, mayor, and basically volunteering for any task he's ever been asked to be part of at Whiteaker Middle School. Many former students will remember him as the man who trained them to receive their fi rst aid or CPR certifi cations. In accepting the honor, Trett, who had been lured by friends to the banquet from his home in Detroit, said that what he gets back from volunteering far outweighs what he gives. “When I was volunteering as a Big Brother, I had a kid who was hard to draw out, but I would put my arm around his shoulder and tell him it's going to be okay,” Trett said. “One day, I ended up taking care of him after having a hard day and I told him about it. Soon enough, his arm went around me and he was telling me, 'It's going to be okay.' I told him, 'It just got a lot better.'” In accepting the Merchant of the Year Award, Shackelford had to compose himself before taking the stage. Shackelford's presence in the community as a volunteer has grown exponentially in the past year as he took the reins of the Chamber's Men of Action group and gotten its members involved with everything from tidying up street corners to assisting local elderly residents with cleaning up homes. He's also taken on volunteer roles in city-formed boards. “It's a great pleasure to receive this award. A great many people I look up to have received this award in the past. I love Keizer and I love doing everything I do,” Shackelford said. Smith was a coach at McNary High School and several youth sports in the area, but he was as much a presence off the fi elds as he was on them, said John Honey in introducing him. “Larry taught kids the difference between right and wrong, developed confi dence in every single student, helped athletes develop trust and confi dence in their teammates, helped players understand the need to get the job done and made sure each one knew that, win or lose, they were loved and respected,” Honey said. Smith's daughter spoke for him in accepting the award. “Our dad taught us all our lives that it was better to be a giver than a receiver. My dad did the things he did to make an impact on kids’ lives and he would encourage all of you to do the same,” she said. In accepting the President's Award, for the second time in 21 years, Walery said he was grateful for the chemistry he and White developed as co- chairs of the Iris Festival, but like Trett, noted that the true rewards are found elsewhere. “I'm proud to get the job done. What you guys give me back is just smiles and that 's what it's all about,” Walery said. A B C E D Photos by Eric Howald A: Bob Shackelford remarks on being named Mer- chant of the Year. B: Dave Walery accepts the President’s Award. C: The McNary High School jazz band provided mu- sic. D: McNary grad Seth Ward and partner put on a show on the dance fl oor. E: Larry Smith makes his way to the stage to accept the Service to Education Award. Business&Services APPLIANCES AUTO SERVICE Come See Our New Showroom WE’LL BEAT ANY PRICE ON THE 13 MAJOR BRANDS WE SELL † Nigel Guisinger GET ANSWERS ATTORNEY Walsh & Associates Attorneys at Law 503-304-4886 • 30-day price guarantee • All makes & models Owner • Personal Injuries • Wrongful Death 4101 River Rd N in Keizer 503-390-0161 • Auto Accidents Free Consultation No fee until we win 3555 River Rd N, Keizer (503) 304 -7555 CR NC CR ATTORNEY Estate Planning Elder Law Probate Social Security 503-371-9636 Wills & Trusts Asset Protection Medical Directives Guardian & Conservatorships Richard Walsh †Valid on Quick Lane®-installed retail purchases only. Requires presentation of competitor’s current price ad/offer on exact tire sold by Quick Lane within 30 days after purchase. Offer not available in the U.S. Virgin Islands. See participating U.S. Quick Lane® for details, Expires 12/30/2016. Willamette Valley Appliance 174 Shore Pointe Pl N Suite 201, Keizer CR BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT Protecting You & the Ones You Love Kathy Belcher Attorney at Law Cascade Collections, Inc. 1375 13th St SE • Salem • 503-364-0455 Law Offi ces of McGinty & Belcher 694 High Street NE, Salem www.mcginty-belcher.com CR AUTO REPAIR We service both old and new vehicles, and we provide excellent and detailed checkups to ensure that your car is safe and up to our standards. Rob Robertson, Owner Businesses, especially small, owner-operated ones, are not banks and generally can not afford to carry account balances for long periods of time. Commerce works best when customers pay their bills. Sometimes, after trying to collect debts, businesses must turn to professionals to help collect money owed to them. That’s when they can turn to Cascade Collections, Inc. Since March 1970 Cascade Collections, Inc. has represented businesses in the collection of past due accounts including resolution of disputes and payment negotiations. Owner Rob Robertson and his professional staff gather information, follow up on investigations and, when necessary, use legal means to ensure repayment. “We offer our clients help in establishing a billing and collection procedure time schedule to help increase the best rate of return for them,” says Robertson. Cascade Collections offers a letter writing 6558 Wheatland Rd N 503-390-2850 keizerautomotive.com LIKE US ON FACEBOOK CR BARKDUST COLLECTION SERVICES W e P rotect Y our R eputation DELIVERY OR U-HAUL • Hemlock Mulch • Sawdust • Decorative Rock • Top Soil • Sand & Gravel • Fir Bark Mulch Ask about our Bark Blowing Service THE AND WE GET YOUR MONEY BACK! C ASCADE C OLLECTIONS, INC. BARK BOYS 1375 13TH ST SE – SALEM 2840 Cherry Ave. NE • 378-7379 (503) 364- 0455 cascadecollections.com CR CR COLLISION REPAIR FAMILY LAW Come in & receive a FREE Light Check & Bulb Replacement FOOT & ANKLE CARE FUNERAL HOME Your Feet Are My Specialty Divorce Custody Memorial Centers Cremation & Burial Spousal Support 960 Broadway St NE, Suite 2 - Salem Give Us Your Keys, & You’ll be Pleased! 503-837-6111 CR Sports Medicine Foot Surgery Heel Pain Fractures Ingrown Nails Neuromas Low Cost Cremation, Burial, & Funerals Simple Cremation - $595 Simple Direct Burial - $710 Traditional Funeral - $2,275 Attorney at Law 3353 Silverton Road NE Salem Ԃ 503-363-1990 Dean McNabb, DPM ABPS BOARD CERTIFIED Salem - 412 Lancaster Dr / 503-581-6265 Eggert & Associates PC CR service prior to a past due account being assigned for collection. “This is a notice sent on our own letterhead giving the consumer a fi nal 30 days to remedy their debt and deal directly with our client,” Robertson explains. There is a small cost to our client, however, 100 percent of the money collected during the initial 30-day period goes directly to the client; there is no commission owed during this period. Cascade Collections is a full-service collection agency, dedicated to the success of their clients through the highest level of professional and ethical collections procedure providing their customers the best rate of recovery on their past due accounts. “Our mission is to maintain a positive reputation of our industry and add to the health of our economy. We represent our clients with integrity and treat our customers with respect,” Robertson says. PACIFIC NORTHWEST FOOT & ANKLE www.ANewTradition.com CR Warts & Orthotics Nail Fungus Hammertoes Diabetic Foot Care Bunions 4905 RIVER RD N - KEIZER - 503.390.0959 CR