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Commentary Street Roots • June 17-23, 2016 As I sat on Burnside last night By Cynthia G. What is real for me? I sat on Burnside last night by myself Wondering where my husband has gone. As I sat there writing him a letter It surely never got all the way done. I have guys talking to me As I cry myself to sleep. Always wondering in my mind where he could be. I figured out a few spots where I thought maybe, When I sent someone to look for him. I missed my love by a few hours. My heart is truly saddened by our time apart When all I do is patiently wait with a broken h eart I got me a new furry friend Who’s taken a lot of abuse. I’ve known my furry, friend for five years now. Her name is Anna Mae And, Oh what a joy she is. I feel like she knows what I’m going through Deep from within. Her heart is broken “because she’s away from her momma; And well, mine is broken too, once again. By a guy who says he loves me. Well I’m not too sure. He’s got the title husband, Portland Harbor Proposed Cleanup Plan and Public Comment Period How The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking formal public comment on the Proposed Cleanup Plan for the Portland Harbor Superfund Site in Portland, Oregon from June 9,2016 until August, 8,2016. The Portland Harbor Superfund Site is located on the Lower Willamette River approximately between the Broadway Bridge and Sauvie Island. This area is contaminated with many hazardous substances, including polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), dioxin, pesticides and heavy metals. EPA has determined that human health and environmental risks posed by the Portland Harbor site are high enough to take action under the Superfund Law. After many years of studying the Site, the EPA is releasing a Proposed Cleanup Plan. photo courtesy of epa , i EPA's Proposed Cleanup Plan for the Portland Harbor Superfund Site presents EPA's preferred alternative or option to lower risks to people and the environment from contamination in the lower Willamette River and its river banks. Alternative I, EPA's preferred alternative, reduces risks to human health and the environment to acceptable levels by dredging or capping 291 acres of contaminated sediments and 19,472 lineal feet of contaminated river bank, followed by 23 years of monitored natural recovery. The preferred alternative also includes disposal of dredged sediment in an on-site confined disposal facility and upland landfills. This alternative will cost about $746 million and take 7 years of construction in the river. This alternative will address waste that poses the greatest threat to people and the environment through construction and relies on monitored natural recovery to continue to reduce remaining contaminant concentrations to acceptable levels. Public comment is critical and EPA believes the best cleanup plans are developed and implemented with the support of a well-informed community. The public is encouraged to review and submit comments on the Proposed Cleanup Plan to EPA during the formal 60-day public comment period beginning on June 9,2016 and ending on August 8,2016. EPA will host official Public Meetings to overview the Proposed Plan and take oral and written public comments. You are invited to attend the official EPA Public meetings below to be held in Portland, Oregon: • June 24,2 0 1 6 ,11:30am to 8pm, City of Portland Building, 1120 SW 5th Ave. • June 29,2 0 1 6 ,11:30am to 8pm, Portland EXPO Center, 2060 N Marine Dr. • July 11, 2016,11:30am - 8pm, University Place Conference Center, 310 SW Lincoln St. • July 20,2016,11:30am - 8pm, Ambridge Center, 1333 NE Martin Luther King Blvd. All locations are easily accessible via MAX trains and bus lines EPA will offer two presentations on the Proposed Plan during each public meeting at the following times: • • 12noon to 12:30pm 6pm to 6:30pm Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese, and Chinese interpreters will be available during the June 24th meeting. Please notify Laura Knudsen knudsen.laura@epa.gov or 503-326-3280, no later than two weeks prior to the other public meetings to request language interpretation assistance. Throughout the 60 day comment period, written comments may be submitted via: • • Email: harborcomments@epa.gov Onlinecomment box: https://www.epa.gov/or/forms/comment-epas-proposed-cleanup-plan-portland-harbor-superfund7_site_ • Postal mail: ATTN: Harbor Comments, U.S. EPA, 805 SW Broadway, Suite 500, Portland, OR 97205 The public is encouraged to review the Proposed Plan, Fact Sheet and supporting documents at the following locations: • • • • E PA's website http://go.usa.gov/3Wf2B Multnomah County Central Library, 801 SW 10th Ave., Portland OR St. Johns Library, 7510 N Charleston Ave., Portland OR Kenton Library, 8226 N Denver Ave., Portland OR Questions? Contact Alanna Conley at 503-326-6831. This is a paid advertisement by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency But his actions don’t describe him. He’s supposed to be my protector, But he’s nowhere to found. Instead I have a projector, Of memories and spoken and unspoken words. I love him so much, And I always ask myself, I wonder why. What did I do to deserve this mental and emotional abuse he gives me? Seems like he doesn’t care. He’s still not back, And I feel like I’m having a heart attack. So many guys try to move on in his place. But still I’m sitting here waiting for my hero, My heart throb, my soulmate, To come home. Wishing and praying, God please let it be soon. My hero’s my husband Donald Edward Grub. Where the hell are you? My heart yearns for his love. Maybe someday I’ll say the right thing to make him want to stay. Or maybe it’ll be next time, he’ll once again leave me on Burnside, To hopefully make it through another day. Thank you God for watching my back, And loving me from far away. At Health Share, we believe good health is more than what happens inside your doctor’s office. Good health starts in your community and includes staying active, eating healthy food and getting regular check-ups. Share your healthy habits with family and friends. We can all have better health when we share it together. health Better health together. www.healthshareoregon.org Page 13
