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OCTOBER 14, 2016, KEIZERTIMES, PAGE A3 Board nixes adopt-a-park talk By ERIC A. HOWALD Of the Keizertimes The Keizer Parks and Rec- reation Advisory Board met Tuesday, Oct. 11. These are some of the topics the board addressed: • Board members put off a detailed discussion of institut- ing an adopt-a-park program intended to get local business- es involved in the city’s parks. City Councilor Amy Ryan suggested looking into such a program during the joint parks tour with both Keizer City Council members and parks board members partici- pating. The idea didn’t pass muster with board members who said they were more interested in a sustainable funding endeavor like the one being sought by adding a fee to utility bills. “I think it’s an interesting alternative and worthy of dis- cussion, but I would like to see the outcome of our pro- cess before moving forward with it,” said board member Matt Lawyer. Board member JT Hager felt that an adopt-a-park pro- gram would work against the fee effort. “If we get a stable fund go- ing, we can look at what an adopt-a-park program could augment after that,” Hager said. Board member Richard Walsh said that local business- es had already played a large GRASSROOTS GOVERNMENT role in funding the effort for The Big Toy and there were plenty of pre-existing ways for businesses to contribute to parks. The board may take up the issue again in January. • The board considered and tabled a $10,000 matching grant application by Keizer Little League to further fund rehabilitation efforts at Keizer Little League Park. The fi nal value of the im- provements, which includes revitalized turf, new fencing, dugouts and more, is estimat- ed north of $90,000, but the board wanted to see a more detailed list of projects to be completed before cutting the matching grant check. The focus of the work will be on fi elds 7 and 8. Field 7 had been deemed unusable a couple of years ago and has al- ready been retilled, re-leveled and replanted. Field 8, one of the shorter fi elds on the campus is being repurposed to serve as a softball fi eld and lower-level baseball fi eld. Brad Arnsmeier, the fund- raising and sponsorship leader for the KLL, reported that de- mand for the Keizer softball program is on the rise. “KLL softball has grown to new heights because oth- er leagues aren’t offering it,” Arnsmeier said. Armsmeier said he would bring back a more detailed list at the board’s November meeting. • The board requested more information from city staff on the possibility of seek- ing another Oregon Parks and Recreation Depart- ment grant to augment the $500,000 grant that will be used to build permanent rest- rooms at Keizer Rapids Park, established paved pathways to area neighborhoods and pur- chase a pour-in-place surface for The Big Toy. The deadline for applying for another grant would be in spring 2017. Even before deciding to ask for more information, the issue caused some con- sternation among the board members who felt looking to expand amenities, at a time when the current ones can- not be maintained, would be in poor form. • Keizer Parks Supervisor Robert Johnson presented a tentative timetable for the in- stallation of new amenities at Keizer Rapids Park. Winter 2016-2017: Re- moval of some trees from the hazelnut grove to accommo- date the permanent restroom and paved pathways; bidding opens for the restroom con- struction; and installation of a power conduit to the rest- room area. Spring 2017: Connecting the water line from The Big Toy to the restroom area and construction of the restroom. Summer 2017: Pathway construction and paving; re- moval of wood chips from The Big Toy; installation of the poured-in play surface. Of all the tasks, removing the wood chips is likely to be the most labor-intensive, and require a small army of vol- unteers. “If we can get 700 people with wheelbarrows to come out and move 10 loads each, we can get it done,” said Jim Taylor, board member. • The Parks Advisory Board and Keizer City Council will have a joint meeting on Mon- day, Nov. 14, at 5:45 p.m. The topic will be outreach efforts regarding a survey asking Keizer residents about their parks priorities, if they would support a fee creating a dedi- cated parks fund, and what fee amount they would be will- ing to pay. SenateAires looking for new recruits The Oregon SenateAires are seeking male singers to participate in a Community Christmas Chorus. It will begin Oct. 27 at 7 p.m., lo- cated at the First Presbyte- rian Church, 770 Chemeketa Street N.E. Men of all ages who have an interest in singing are en- couraged to join the group for a series of six Thursdays. Each rehearsal will contain vocal music instructions and indi- viduals will learn the tracks and sheet music for three songs that will be featured in two Christmas performances with the Oregon SenateAires. Performances include the Oregon State Police Fallen Trooper Memorial Dedica- tion in October, a Veterans Day show on Nov., the Fes- tival of Lights at the Grotto in Portland, and a Christmas show on Dec. 4. For more in- formation call 971-208-7135 or email infor@SenateAires. org. police scanner TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4 • 3:39 p.m. - Accident on 7900 block June Reid Place NE. • 4:19 p.m. - Arrest for war- rant on 4100 block Brooks Ave NE. • 6:22 p.m. - Menacing use/display weapons on 1800 block Alder Drive NE. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5 • 3:47 a.m. - Arrest for as- sault on Woodward Street NE and Brooks Ave NE. • 10 a.m. - Identity theft on 7400 block Kayla Shae Circle NE. • 9:50 p.m. - Shoplifting on 5400 block River Road N. • 11:40 p.m. - Arrest for warrant on Appleblossom Ave N and River Road N. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6 • 12:58 a.m. - Arrest for DUII on Chemawa Road N and River Road N. • 7 a.m. - Criminal mischief and vandalism on 1100 block Horizon Ridge Court NE. • 4:40 p.m. - Shoplifting on 6400 block Keizer Station Blvd NE. • 7 p.m. - Theft from ve- hicle on 5000 block River Road N. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7 • 2:27 a.m. - Arrest for DUII on 1100 block Moneda Ave N. • 8:48 a.m. - Criminal tres- pass on 500 block Chemawa Road N. • 10:54 a.m. - Theft on 5500 block Windsor Island Road N. • 12:38 p.m. - Traffi c ac- cident with injury on 4300 River Road N. • 6:16 p.m. - Traffi c acci- dent on Verda Lane NE. • 7:07 p.m. - Traffi c acci- dent on 6600 block 35th Ave NE. • 7:34 p.m. - Arrest for criminal mischief and crime damage on 5100 block Has- brook Ave NE. • 10:08 p.m. - Arrest for menacing use/display weap- ons on 800 block Plymouth Drive NE. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8 • 10:07 a.m. - Arrest for unlawful possession of meth- amphetamine on 3300 block River Road N. • 10:45 a.m. - Criminal mischief, crime damage, un- lawful entry vehicle with in- tent to commit theft and theft from vehicle on 1700 block Lockhaven Drive NE. • 10:56 a.m. - Accident on 6200 block Ulali Drive NE. • 11:15 a.m. - Criminal mischief, crime damage, un- lawful entry vehicle with in- tent to commit theft and theft from vehicle on 1700 block Lockhaven Drive NE. • 12:59 p.m. - Criminal mischief, crime damage, un- lawful entry vehicle with in- tent to commit theft and theft from vehicle on 1600 block Lockhaven Drive NE. • 1:06 p.m. - Traffi c acci- dent with injury on Holly- hock Place N and River Road N. • 2:23 p.m. - Accident on 2600 block Jorie Lane NE. • 9:09 p.m. - Arrest for war- rant on 5000 block Briarwood Circle N. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9 • 2:13 a.m. - Arrest for pro- bation violation warrant on 800 block Manbrin Drive NE. • 8 4:10 p.m. - Theft on 6300 block Keizer Station Blvd NE. • 6:13 p.m. - Theft on 5100 block Wittenberg Lane NE. MONDAY, OCTOBER 10 • 3:30 a.m. - Traffi c acci- dent on 5200 block Arcade Ave NE. • 3 p.m. - Burglary and criminal trespass on 5000 block 10th Ave NE. • 3:06 p.m. - Arrest for bench warrant on 6400 block Keizer Station Blvd NE. Sam Goesch CLU, Agent Sam Goesch Ins Agcy Inc 3975 River Road North Keizer, OR 97303 Web: SamGoesch.com Bus: 503-393-6252 1211999 State Farm , Bloomington, IL Heritage Th ursday celebrates a o Give your home the Encore Treatment W INDOWS & D OORS [S HOWER D OORS ] M IRRORS & S KYLIGHTS C USTOM T ABLE T OPS VISIT OUR SHOWROOM 1450 Front St - Salem 503.581.2559 www.encoreglass.co Encore Glass CCB #196078 e H ll we n Th ursday, Oct. 20, 6-7:30 pm • Pumpkin carving fun • Fortunes by Madame Zelda • Halloween stories • Refreshments & treats Kids! Come in best costume! Kids! Come in your best costume! Presented by Keizer Heritage Center Keizer Art Association Keizer Community Library 980 Chemawa Rd. N.E. | 503-393-9660 | keizerheritage.org WorshipDirectory These Salem-Keizer houses of worship invite you to visit. Call to list your church in our Worship Directory: (503) 390-1051 John Knox Presbyterian Church JOIN US FOR SUNDAY WORSHIP 452 Cummings Lane North • 393-0404 8:30 am • 10 am • 11:30 am • 6 pm PEOPLESCHURCH 4500 LANCASTER DR NE | SALEM 503.304.4000 • www.peopleschurch.com Celebration Services Saturday Evening 6:00 pm Children’s Programs, Student and Adult Ministries 1755 Lockhaven Dr. NE Keizer 503-390-3900 www.dayspringfellowship.com Sunday Morning 9:00 am and 10:45 am Father Gary L. Zerr, Pastor Saturday Vigil Liturgy: 5:30 p.m. Sundays: 8:15 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. La Misa en Español: 12:30 p.m. Rev. Dr. John Neal, Pastor Worship - 10:30 a.m. Education Hour - 9:15 a.m. Nursery Care Available www.keizerjkpres.org
