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BAGE A2, KEIZERTIMES, OCTOBER 6, 201e DEQ responds to public comments on dirt move presented by DRIVE A LITTLE – SAVE A BUNCH! 3893 COMMERCIAL ST SE • SALEM MORE INFO AT NORTHERNLIGHTSTHEATREPUB.COM UFC 216 Ferguson vs. Lee Saturday, OCT 21, at 11:00 am MOVIE: T HE E MOJI M OVIE [P G ] Sensory Sensitive Show ONLY $4 Special showing for kids and adults with Autism or other sensory sensitivities. LIVE STAND UP COMEDY SATURDAY, OCT. 7 —–———— 21 & OVER —————— Live Fights at 5 pm – Tickets $13 9 fi ghts in all on the HUGE screen! Reserved Seats Available Now Online Lights, Comedy, Laughs! Saturday, Sept. 14 GABRIEL RUTLEDGE AND CHASE MAYERS will perform at 7pm and 9pm. Admission is only $10. Ages 21 & over only. Reserved seating for this show. Purchase tickets at box offi ce or at our website. Today in History Egyptian and Syrian forces launch a coordinated attack against Israel on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. Taking the Israeli Defense Forces by surprise, After several days the Israel Defense Forces began beating back the Arab gains at a heavy cost to soldiers and equipment. In late October, an Egyptian-Israeli cease-fi re was secured by the United Nations. — October 6, 1973 Food 4 Thought “The home should be the treasure chest of living.” — Le Corbusier, infl uential 20th century architect, born Oct. 6, 1887 The Month Ahead RESERVE NOW Union Gospel Mission of Salem presents Harvest Dessert on Friday, Oct. 13, Keizer Civic Center. To reserve space, or sponsor a table, call Hannah Berry at 503-967-6388 or email hberry@ugmsalem.org. Through Saturday, October 14 An Inspector Calls, a classic 20th century crime drama, is presented by Willamette University’s Theatre Department. Visit wutheatre.com for information. For tickets log onto thtr-tix@willamette.edu. Through Saturday, October 21 Pentacle Theatre presents Almost, Maine, located at 324 52nd Avenue NW. Visit pentacletheatre.org or call 503- 400-6582 for tickets. Friday, October 6 – Saturday, October 7 Keizer Community Library holds its fall book sale at the Keizer Civic Center. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday. keizerlibrary.org. Friday, October 6 – Sunday, October 8 Quiltopia 2017. Show, view, sell, and buy quilt and quilt accessories with this year’s guest artist Debbie Bubsy. Admission is $7. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, Noon to 5 p.m. Willamette Heritage Center, 1313 Mill Street SE in Salem. Continuing Oct. 6-8, 13-15, 20 and 21 Dog Park: The Musical. A production of Keizer Homegrown Theatre. For more information, visit keizerhomegrowntheatre.com. Saturday, October 7 Oregon’s Bounty: A Celebration of the Harvest, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., State Capitol. Family fun activities. www. oregoncapitol.com. Night Dance and Potluck. Features music by Supernatural. Admission is $5. 7 to 10 p.m. Keizer/Salem Area Seniors, 930 Plymouth Drive NE. Popovich Pet Comedy Theatre at the Elsinore Theatre, 170 High Street SE. Performance at 3 p.m. Doors open at 2 p.m. Tickets $25 to $35. $17 for children 12 and under. $25 for family four pack. elsinoretheatre.com/event-details- popovich-pet-comedy.html. By ERIC A. HOWALD Of the Keizertimes The Oregon Department of Environ- mental Quality has responded to concerns regarding the potential trucking of con- taminated dirt through Keizer. From July 1 through Aug. 14, DEQ of- fi cials asked for public comment on the movement of dieldrin-tainted dirt from a development site in northeast Salem through Keizer to abandoned quarries northwest of Keizer. Dieldrin is an insecticide developed as an alternative to DDT in the 1940s. It was used primarily on fruit, soil and seed. The U.S. Department of agriculture banned use of dieldrin in 1970, but it is a legacy pollut- ant that remains in the environment long after being introduced. The planned path will take an estimated 14,000 truckloads of dirt past four schools, but after testing and observation by DEQ toxicologists, the risks appear to be low. Excavation has already started on part of the development site – which will become an estimated 500 homes along with du- plexes and apartments – and DEQ offi cials monitored air samples while the dirt was being moved. Dieldrin was not detected in any of the samples. Anderson Geologic, the environmen- tal consultant on the project, has called for temporary roadways to be constructed to minimize disturbance while the dirt is loaded and all trucks will be inspected as they leave the site with loose dirt being removed. When as little as a pound of dieldrin en- ters the environment, the federal govern- ment’s National Response Center (NRC) must be notifi ed immediately. In response to questions about the im- pact of so many heavy trucks traveling the same route, DEQ offi cials said those issues would have to be taken up with local ju- risdictions, like city and county govern- ments. To control dust en route to the quar- ries, the DEQ response is that the soil will be wetted down prior to travel and then trucks will be cleaned at the quarry site before returning to Salem. Regarding why the soil has been la- beled as “clean fi ll for farm use” despite the contamination, the DEQ responded that a residential gardener would come into contact with the soil much more fre- quently than a farmer on a tractor plow- ing a few times a year. Once moved to the quarry, the dirt will be used for hazelnut orchards, which the Oregon Department of Agriculture said poses less concern for food contamination. Crops grown in or closer to the soil, such as pumpkin, squash, zucchini or carrots, would be more prob- lematic. Review by hydrogeologists and licensed geologists determined that there was no potential for groundwater contamination because dieldrin binds tightly to soil. “If (dieldrin) were soluble, it would have washed out of the soil and no longer be present.” the report stated. While the process is moving forward, Nancy Sawka, a senior project manager with DEQ, said permits still need to be obtained from Marion County and the Oregon Department of State Lands. The Army Corps of Engineers may also need to issue a permit because one of the quar- ries is considered wetlands. Congressional inaction threatens at-risk youth By ERIC A. HOWALD Of the Keizertimes A statewide advocacy group mobilized a notable selection of local supporters in Salem to call on the U.S. Congress to re- authorize and expand two fed- eral programs that deter crime through early intervention. Keizer Police Chief John Teague, Salem Police Chief Jerry Moore, and Polk County District Attorney Aaron Felton were all called on to speak on behalf of the Maternal, Infant, Early Childhood Home Visit- ing Act (MIECHV) and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). The trio met with Martha Brooks of Fight Crime: Invest in Kids and Pa- trice Altenhofen, executive director of Family Building Blocks, Monday, Oct. 2 for a press conference. Funding for the two pro- grams expired Sept. 30 and will need to be reauthorized by Congress or local families might lose resources viewed as critical by law enforcement and justice offi cials. “As a cop, when we can teach families how to raise kids well, it makes kids safer, it makes children, families and the com- munity more productive, and it decreases crime. I am sincerely hopeful that Congress will re- appropriate funds for these programs,” Teague said. Teague spoke specifi cally to programs funded through MIECHV, which pays for low- income, new parents to be screened and arrange for vol- untary in-home visits after the birth of their children. “There are some basic things these families just don’t know because they have gen- erations of uninformed parent- Keizer-Salem Area Seniors Pancake Breakfast. All you can eat pancake breakfast, $4 per person, free for children under fi ve, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Keizer/Salem Area Senior Center, 930 Plymouth Drive NE. ing,” Teague said. Altenhofen said Family Building Blocks has about 40 home visitors and eight of them are funded through MIECHV appropriations. Statewide, MIECHV funds have directed about $20 to $30 million into Oregon for such services. Parents who enroll in the program are screened at the hospital, sometimes even pre- natally, and offered in-home visits. In-home visits can cover a wide variety of topics rang- ing from safety issues to some- thing as seemingly instinctual as making eye contact. “The tiny changes create attachments for the child and supports development,” Alten- hofen said. Parents in the program can receive visits for the fi rst three years of the child’s life if they wish. Funding is the primary bar- rier to offering the program to more eligible families, Alten- hofen added. “About a year ago, we screened as many new parents as we could for a month and discovered that we’re serving 1-in-4 families that could ben- efi t from this program. Only about 25 percent,” Altenhofen said. Moore spoke on the issue of CHIP funding and its role in reducing police responses to mental health crises. CHIP coverage provides specifi c funding for functional family therapy that has been proven to cut rearrests in half and multi-systemic therapy, which has been shown to cut violent felony arrests by 75 percent. “These are problems that, if not treated, continue into adult life. On a daily basis, (po- lice) contact adults with men- tal health issues and these pro- grams reduce those problems,” Moore said. Brooks said CHIP was on the agenda for the fi nance committee this week, but there were no clear assur- ances of reauthorization. The U.S. House of Representatives passed a version of MIECHV authorization that requires a state match, but the U.S. Sen- ate has yet to bring forth its version of the bill. Oregon receives about $100,000 in federal funding for CHIP and it serves ap- proximately 3,000 kids. “The critical piece is get- ting that funding so that we don’t lose home visitors that Chefs’ Nite Out. Sample from fi fty food and beverage vendors/creators in this benefi t for Marion-Polk Food Share. 4 to 7 p.m. Salem Convention Center, 200 Commercial Street S.E. $75. More information on chefsniteout.org Monday, October 9 Keizer Fire District Open House and Safety Fair. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. 661 Chemawa Road NE. Wednesday, October 11 10th Annual Business Health Services Health and Safety Conference, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Woodburn Health Center, 1475 Mt. Hood Avenue in Woodburn. legacyhealth.org/ bhs. Planning commission meeting. 6 p.m. Keizer Civic Center. Thursday, October 12 Traffi c Safety/Bikeways/Pedestrian meeting. 6 p.m. Keizer Civic Center. West Keizer Neighborhood Association meeting. 7 p.m. Keizer Civic Center. Friday, October 13 Feelin’ Lucky Fall Gala. Join the Willamette Heritage Center for their annual fundraising dinner and auction. Live music, dinner, and games of chance will all be found at the Gala. 5:30 to 9 p.m. Willamette Heritage Center, 1313 Mill Street SE in Salem. Tickets available at willametteheritage.org Add your event by e-mailing news@keizertimes.com. THIS WEEK’S MOVIE TIMES Dunkirk (PG-13) Fri 2:10, 5:50, 8:00, Sat 12:00, 4:50, 6:55, 9:45, Sun 12:20, 3:30, 8:20 Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (PG-13) Fri 3:55, Sat 4:30, Sun 5:00, 6:10 War for the Planet of the Apes (PG-13) Fri 6:40, 8:55, Sun 7:40 The Dark Tower (PG-13) Fri 2:00, Sat 7:15, Sun 2:25 Wonder Woman (PG-13) Fri 6:15, Sat 9:00, Sun 5:35 Glass Castle (PG-13) Sat 2:05, Sun 8:45 Baby Driver (R) Fri 9:15, Sat 9:10 The Emoji Movie (PG) Fri 1:50, 4:20, Sat 11:45, 1:30, 3:15, Sun 12:00, 1:45 Cars 3 (G) Fri 3:40, Sat 12:30, 2:40, Sun 12:40, 2:50 The Nut Job 2 (PG) Sun 4:20 FOR ALL SHOWTIMES GO TO NORTHERNLIGHTSTHEATREPUB.COM looking back in the KT 5 YEARS AGO Woman accused of driving stolen vehicle to court J. Dalbey, 26, of Keizer was pulled over by Marion Coun- ty Sheriff ’s Sr. Deputy Jeffrey Nicoloff on Monday for driving a 1991 Honda Accord that was reported stolen. Authorities said she was headed to court to sup- port a friend who had an 8:30 a.m. appearance; she too had a date in court later that day on theft charges. sudoku Enter digits from 1-9 into the blank spaces. Every row must contain one of each digit. So must every column, as must every 3x3 square. 10 YEARS AGO Survey says: Growth among top concerns Growth was the most important priority for Keizer residents, according to 2007 citizen survey results released by the city this week. Main concerns related to growth were listed as growth in general, managing growth, and crime related to growth. 3893 COMMERCIAL ST SE Sunday, October 8 go to other jobs and then the families drop off,” Brooks said. Fritz Graham, of Sen. Ron Wyden’s offi ce, sat in on the presser. Wyden is the ranking member on the Senate Fi- nance Committee, but Brooks also urged Rep. Greg Walden to prioritize the reappropria- tion as chair of the House Energy and Commerce Com- mittee. “These programs support at-risk parents who are try- ing to do their best, but don’t always know how to support their kids so that they can suc- ceed. The research is on our side and shows the profound impacts these programs have,” said Felton. 15 YEARS AGO KEIZERTIMES.COM Web Poll Results FINISH THIS SENTENCE: The U.S. criminal justice system gets it right… 57% – Some of the time 36% – Rarely 7% – All of the time 0% – Never Vote in a new poll every Thursday! GO TO KEIZERTIMES.COM Dog bites policeman as offi cers make arrest A Keizer police dog bit Sgt. Jeffery K. Kuhns as offi cers apprehended a man in a stolen car case. Niko, the dog, had tracked a suspect to a garden shed at a home on North River Road. 20 YEARS AGO Toothy evidence unmasks tree vandal in Keizer yard Upset about an apple tree someone cut down in his back yard, McNary Estates homeowner Arthur Hamlin called police last week to fi le a report. “I thought someone had used an axe to cut it down,” he said. A Keizer police investigation into the unusual crime, however, determined that the tree had not been chopped down -- it had been chomped down. The vicious culprit? A beaver.
