On Saturday, Jan. 17 the Keizer Chamber of Commerce held its annual First Citizen Awards banquet honoring Clint Holland, Rich Duncan, Debbie Koller and Steve Clark. The event also celebrated the chamber's 50th anniversary. Almost 200 people filled the ballroom at Keizer Renaissance Inn and enjoyed music by the Danny Wold Trio and the presentation by Mistress of Ceremonies Amy McLeod.

2008 Chamber President Ron Welter (left) and his wife Christine (right) with Ted and Jan Urton (center)

Robin Barney (left), Jerry McGee and Diane Monroe (right)

2008 Keizer Junior Miss Cassidy Nelson with Signe Hilton

School Boardmember Chuck Lee and Mary Lee

Jill and Rick Day

Derik Milton and Samantha Ross

City Councilor Rick Walsh and Teresa Walsh

(from left) Steve Horning, Sue Horning and School Boardmember Krina Lemons

Cheri and Randy Miller

City Councilor Jim Taylor and Darlene Taylor

Kevin Holland, son of Keizer's First Citizen Clint Holland with wife Aja Holland

Vickie and Randy Jackson

Stan Compton and Katherine Compton

2009 Keizer Chamber president Dennis Koho with State Rep. Kim Thatcher

Banquet chairman A.J. Nash with Michelle Palmer

Mistress of Ceremonies Amy McLeod (right) with JoAnne Beilke

Louise and Ray Boucher

Mary Bauer Opra having fun

Teresa Walsh (left) with Mary Opra

Judy Peterson and Jim Trett

Keizer Fire Chief Jeff Cowan and wife Luzerna

(from left) Kim Beesley, Ron Freeman, Rolland Herrara