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Bike passing laws hit home for traffi c committee By CRAIG MURPHY Of the Keizertimes It was quite the appropri- ate night to have the conver- sation. One of the topics brought up during last month’s Keizer Traffic/Bikeways/Pedestrian Safety committee meeting was new laws meant to give more protection to bicyclists along highways in Oregon. The Vulnerable Roadway Users and Safe Passing Dis- tance laws were approved last summer. Hersch Sangster led the discussion on the topic dur- ing the bikeways meeting. Committee member John Henry Maurice was attend- ing his first meeting since be- ing hit by a vehicle on March 14. Maurice was riding his bike near Antelope in Central Oregon when a motorist hit him, causing serious injuries. Maurice continues to recu- perate at his Keizer home. “The Oregon Legislature passed a law in July that when passing a cyclist you need to leave about three feet,” Sang- ster said. “There has been some confusion since it was passed. Marion County has indicated it’s been confusing how to pick it out. One is- sue that did come up is a lot of cyclists are starting to use videos on their bikes. There’s good video of drivers passing by real close. “It the law, but it’s a new law,” he added. “Some of our streets aren’t that wide.” Curt McCormack asked what Sangster wanted the committee to do. “I want to bring awareness that this is going on,” Sang- ster said. “This is a new law that not even cyclists know about.” Sangster noted the law was one of several not followed in Maurice’s accident. “The driver that hit John did not follow that law at all,” Sangster said. Maurice confirmed that and gave an indication of how close the drunk driver was. “I had a broken mirror,” Maurice said. In other business: • Maurice entered the No Job Too Big or Too Small • Additions & Repairs • Dry Rot Repairs • Flooring & Countertops • Roofi ng & Siding • Kitchens & Baths • Doors & Windows • Decks & Fences • Patio & Deck Covers council chambers using a walker, as injuries from the accident included a broken left leg in addition to sever- al broken ribs, a broken left shoulder blade, a cut side on the left side of his temple and a concussion. “I’m glad to be here,” Maurice said. • Sangster is the new chair of the committee. McCor- mack stepped down from that role, but will stay on the committee. Pat Fisher is the new vice chair. • The committee will now meet on the second Thurs- day of each month, instead of the fourth Thursday. The change went into effect this month, meaning a meeting was scheduled to be held May 14. KPD hosts Blast Camp The Keizer Police Depart- ment is hosting its second annual Blast Camp June 16 through 19 for boys and girls entering grades 3 through 6. The camp is designed to bring local law enforcement and youth closer together. Children attending the camp will receive safety in- formation, observe public safety demonstrations and much more. Kids will also be able to participate in several different relays and sporting activities. Registration for the camp is free and is available at www. keizerpd.com, on a first- come, first-serve basis. In order to allow more children to participate in this event, the Keizer Police De- FOLLOW THE KEIZERTIMES ON: 503.393.2875 partment is seeking donations to help offset the costs.To do- nate, or if you have questions, please contact Lieutenant An- drew Copeland at 503-856- 3463 or copelanda@keizer. org. In addition to Keizer Po- lice Department, participat- ing agencies include Keizer Fire District, Salem SWAT and Bomb teams, Marion County Search and Rescue, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Marion County Marine Patrol and ODOT Bike Safety team. Last year, the KPD re- ceived an overwhelming re- sponse from the local com- munity, with approximately 200 children registering for this educational camp. births remodelkeizer.com CCB#155626 Sam Goesch CLU, Agent Sam Goesch Ins Agcy Inc 3975 River Road North Keizer, OR 97303 Bus: 503-393-6252 Web: SamGoesch.com State Farm , Bloomington, IL crossword 1211999 • Ezra Emil Regalado was born on April 26, 2015 at Silverton Hospital. The baby boy was 6 pounds.The prents are Elizabeth Cameron Re- galado and Eseqiel Regalado of Keizer. • Lennon Cody Smith was born on May 8, 2015 at Salem Hospital.The baby girl was 7 pounds and 6 ounces. The parents are Jamie and Travis Smith of Keizer. The maternal grandparents are Rich and Sheila Goward of Salem. The paternal grand- parents are Craig and Nancy Smith of Salem. MAY 15, 2015, KEIZERTIMES, PAGE A3 police scanner MONDAY, MAY 4 • 10:41 a.m. - Identity theft on 1300 block Horizon Ridge Court NE. • 12:12 p.m. - Arrest for war- rant served on 6400 block Tepper Park Lane NE. • 2:06 p.m. - Theft on 6400 block Keizer Station Boule- vard NE. • 9:14 p.m. - Arrest for assault on 900 block Orchard Street N. • 10:25 p.m. - Arrest for war- rant served on 5000 block River Road N. TUESDAY, MAY 6 • 9:39 a.m. - Arrest for war- rant served on 5400 Arcade Avenue NE. • 5:00 p.m. - Theft from mo- tor vehicle on 4200 block Meadowbrook Court NE. • 6:10 p.m. - Shoplifting on 6400 block Keizer Station Boulevard NE. • 9:40 p.m. - Arrest for war- rant served on 5200 block Woodwind Court N. • 9:42 p.m. - Offensive litter- ing on 600 block Manbrin Drive NE. WEDNESDAY, MAY 6 • 12:16 p.m. - Arrest for warrant served on 700 block Plymouth Drive NE. • 3:05 p.m. - Identity theft on 3600 block River Road N. FRIDAY, MAY 8 • 2:02 a.m. - Arrest for suspi- cious person and aggravated harassment on 1600 block Lockhaven Drive NE. • 9:09 a.m. - Arrest for crim- inal trespass on 4300 block River Road N. • 4:43 p.m. - Criminal tres- pass on 5100 block River Road N. • 8:30 p.m. - Theft on 100 block McNary Estates Drive N. • 10:39 p.m. - Traffic acci- dent on 5200 block New- berg Drive N. • 10:45 p.m. - Vandalism on 4900 block North Wind Court N. SATURDAY, MAY 9 • 12:00 p.m. - Theft on 5100 block River Road N. • 5:42 p.m. - Motor vehicle theft on 900 block Sagrada Creek N. • 8:40 a.m. - Theft from mo- tor vehicle on 1500 block Horizon Ridge Drive NE. • 11:31 a.m. - Identity theft on 500 block Dennis Lane N. • 1:14 p.m. - Arrest for war- rant served at River Road N and Manzanita Street NE. • 1:58 p.m. - Drug possession at River Road N and Manza- nita Street NE. • 3:16 p.m. - Traffic accident at Chemawa Road N and Shoreline Drive N. • 3:41 p.m. - Traffic accident on 5100 block River Road N. • 5:07 p.m. - Accident at Che- halis Drive N. and Chehalis Place N. • 6:11 p.m. - Arrest for driv- ing while suspended/revoked on 200 block Stark Street N. • 10:00 p.m. - Theft from motor vehicle on 600 block Lakefair Place N. SUNDAY, MAY 10 THURSDAY, MAY 7 •12:21 a.m. - Arrest for war- rant served on 3900 block Partridge Lane NE. • 6:13 a.m. - Arrest for assault on 4800 blockVerda Lane NE. • 4:12 a.m. - Motor vehicle theft on 4000 block Gary Street NE. • 11:00 a.m. - Theft of mo- torized bike/cart/scooters on 3800 block River Road N. • 2:24 p.m. - Theft on 4100 block River Road N. • 2:30 p.m. - Theft of bicycle on 3800 block River Road N. • 7:08 p.m. - Arrest for men- acing and physical harass- ment on 1200 block Prairie Clover Avenue NE. • 7:19 p.m. - Disorderly con- duct and criminal trespass on 3400 block River Road N. • 11:41 p.m. - Arrest for riot - simple assault and interfer- ence with police officer on 3900 block Partridge Lane NE. MONDAY, MAY 11