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PAGE A2, KEIZERTIMES, APRIL 13, 2018 Regional transit planning includes Wheatland redux Friday, April 13 By ERIC A. HOWALD Of the Keizertimes A proposed revamp of Wheatland Road North is among the top projects on the Mid-Willamette Valley Coun- cil of Governments’ (MWV- COG) Regional Transporta- tion System Plan. MWVCOG helps coor- dinate funding for projects with regional as well as local impacts. Bundling projects that effect numerous areas bolsters chances of receiving state and federal funding and takes the burden off local tax- ing districts. The Regional Transportation System Plan is currently being updated and area residents can complete a survey on the plan goals at bit. ly/2IHkpop through Mon- day, April 16. Comments can also be submitted via email to Karen Odenthal, Kodenthal@ mwvcog.org. The project is high on the priority list for Mayor Cathy Clark who is seeking a third term. During an interview announcing her candidacy in February, Clark, who is chair of the Salem-Keizer Area Transportation Study Policy Committee, had high hopes for what a redesign can ac- complish. “We have to take a deeper look at the design of Wheat- land for safe and sustainable use,” Clark said. While some area residents have champi- oned the idea of reducing the speed limit on Wheatland as a catch-all solution, Clark has a bumper sticker-worthy re- sponse, “Design works better than signs.” Alzheimer Network’s Affair to Remember: A Night in Paris. This evening will feature dinner, wine, auctions, and more to benefi t the Alzheimer’s Network. Happy hour begins at 5 p.m. and the main event begins at 6 p.m. at the Willamette Heritage Center, 1313 Mill Street SE in Salem. Tickets are $50 for one or $80 for two and can be purchased at www. alznet.org/affair-to-remember. Event is 21+. 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It was Woods’ fi rst victory in one of golf’s four major championships–the U.S. Open, the British Open, the PGA Championship, and the Masters–and the greatest performance by a professional golfer in more than a century. — April 13, 1997 Food 4 Thought “In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock.” — Thomas Jefferson, 3rd president of the United States, born April 13, 1743 The Month Ahead Opening night of The Elephant Man at Pentacle Theatre. Runs through May 5. Visit elsinoretheatre.org for showtimes and tickets. Saturday, April 14 Cherry City Roller Derby Season 9, Bout 12: Panty Raiders vs Rydell Belles, 7 p.m. at The Mad House, 1335 Madison Street NE. Keizer/Salem Area Seniors Saturday Night Dance and Potluck. Featuring music by Charles and The Angels. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Admission is $5. 930 Plymouth Drive NE. Willamette Valley Genealogical Society meets at 12 Noon in Anderson Room A of the Salem Public Library, (585 Liberty St SE). Keith Pyeatt will speak about immigration and naturalization records. Call (503) 363-0880 for more information. CASA Superhero Race. Run, walk, or fl y to the 2018 CASA Superhero Race. Help support abused children by dressing up as a superhero and running in the 5K run or 10K run/walk for $20 or take part in the free 1 Miler at 10:30 p.m. Registration ends April 11 at midnight. Takes place at Riverfront Park in Salem, 200 Water Street SE. For more information visit: runsignup.com/Race/OR/Salem/CASARUN Sunday, April 15 Piano concert and dinner fundraiser. Features music from Grammy-winning pianist Charles Suniga. Hosted by the Keizer/Salem Area Seniors at 930 Plymouth Drive NE. 12:00 p.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $15. Tuesday, April 17 Salem-Keizer Public Schools community meeting to discuss proposed $619.7 million bond. McNary High School, 595 Chemawa Rd. N Keizer. 6 p.m. Meeting also will be streamed live on Facebook, www.facebook.com/salemkeizerschools Free admission all day at Hallie Ford Museum of Art, 700 State Street. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Marion County is seeking input on the area’s broad- band services in an effort to ensure accessible services are available throughout the county. Residents are invited to complete an online survey at bit.ly/MarionBroadband. More accurate data regard- ing home broadband capac- ity will be recorded if the survey is completed from a computer connected to a home or business line rather than a mobile hotspot. The county is conduct- ing an Economic Broadband Study and has contracted with Magellan Advisors, a broadband consultancy fi rm, to conduct a study to iden- tify the level and capacity of existing broadband internet throughout the county. Data obtained through the study will be used to identify un- served and underserved areas and to produce a county- wide broadband strategy to improve broadband access, KEIZERTIMES/Eric A. Howald A redesign of Wheatland Road North, with a focus on creating better pedestrian and cycling paths, is one of several projects at the top of the list in the Regional Transportation Plan. Developing a plan for the Wheatland corridor that in- cludes multimodal transpor- tation such as cycling and pedestrian routes – with en- hanced crossing options – is among seven other items on the MWVCOG to-do list in the immediate future. The redesign will include the en- tire stretch of Wheatland from River Road North to Clear Lake Road Northeast In a January meeting of the policy committee, Clark noted that Wheatland Road serves a diverse cross section of the community. In addition to single-family residences, multi-family residences, and two nearby schools, the road reliability, and affordability, particularly in rural commu- nities. Marion County does not intend to be a broadband provider, but hopes to use the data collected encourage private broadband providers to enhance availability in un- derserved areas. Consultants met with rep- resentatives of the local busi- ness community throughout the fi rst week of April. serves two churches, a large retirement community, a Marion County Fire District No. 1 station and as a freight route for agriculture coming in from north of Keizer. Ac- commodating water treatment issues, turning movements and additional crossings will also factor into the redesign. The design portion of the rework is expected to cost about $213,000 with Keizer chipping in about $22,000 and federal grants paying for the remainder. If the over- all grant package, which will need to be vetted by the Or- egon Department of Trans- portation is approved, it could bring in about $9.3 million A pedestrian crossing River Road North near Sam Orcutt Way Northeast was injured when a vehicle collided with him. Keizer police offi cers were summoned to the scene of the crash about 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 10. The pedestrian was found in the roadway with obvious injuries and was trans- ported to Salem Hospital. The driver of the vehicle remained on the scene and cooperated with an investigation. The southbound lanes of River Road North were closed sudoku The Oregon Garden Resort celebrates Earth Day with workshops, crafts, live music and more. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Keizer/Salem Area Seniors Saturday Night Dance and Potluck. Featuring music by The Country Gents. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Admission is $5. 930 Plymouth Drive NE. Saturday, April 21 – Sunday, April 22 Cherry City Comic Con, Columbia Hall at Oregon Fairgrounds and Expo. Tickets are $25 for Saturday, $20 for Sunday, $35 for 2-day pass, $60 for VIP and $5 for kids up to 12. For show times and more information visit cherrycitycomiccon.com. Friday, April 27 Word Slam at McNary High School. 7 p.m. in the choir room. Come and listen as student writers take the spotlight to share poetry, short stories, essays and more. Hosted by the MHS Write Club. Free. Mid-Valley Literacy Center presents its annual Spotlight on Literacy Award Dinner, Creekside Golf Club 5-9 p.m.. Guest speaker is former governor Barbara Roberts. Tickets are $50 per person or $500 for a table. To purchase tickets visit idvalleyliteracycenter.org. looking back in the KT 5 YEARS AGO The McNary High School varsity track and fi eld teams made the best of bad weather at the Sandy High School Invitational. The boys took third place and the girls took fi fth for a combined fi nish of third overall in the tournament. 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 Mario’s history could be trouble for Luigi’s KEIZERTIMES.COM Web Poll Results Are you receiving a tax refund? Tuesday, April 24 Free admission all day at Hallie Ford Museum of Art, 700 State Street. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for a short time. No names or further details had been re- leased by press time Wednesday. Anyone having information related to the incident is asked to call Sgt. Dave Leday at 503- 390-3713. Reference Keizer police case No. 18-1378. Celts shine at Sandy invite Saturday, April 21 A Soggy Day in the Park. Join the Claggett Creek Watershed Council at Keizer Rapids Park, 1900 Chemawa Road N. Guided nature walks, boat tours, hotdogs, and more, including a preview of the new Keizer Rotary Arboretum and water-safety education. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information call 503-930-7481. worth of improvements to the Salem-Keizer area. Work on the Wheatland redesign would commence in 2020. The Wheatland redesign is the only Keizer project be- ing submitted for funding this time around but several other Keizer projects remain on the larger list of improvement op- portunities including: addi- tional east- and west-bound turning lanes onto the Inter- state 5 southbound ramp; re- confi guring the intersection of Chemawa Road Northeast and Lockhaven Drive North- east; and realigning the inter- section of River Road North with Manzanita Street North- east. 57% – Yes 33% – No 10% – I don’t know yet Vote in a new poll every Thursday! GO TO KEIZERTIMES.COM The Keizer City Council voted Monday to delay a recommen- dation for a liquor license for the planned Luigi’s Pub which is slated to go right next door to Mario’s Bar, prompted by concerns from a councilor re- garding ongoing problems with parking and public urination at Mario’s. 15 YEARS AGO Chance, skill collide to rescue stricken golfer Off-duty KPD offi cer Eric Jef- ferson drove to McNary Res- taurant to pick up a key for his friend’s garage. He walked in at just the right time, as Keith Brabham had collapsed in his chair due to a heart attack. He performed chest compressions and coached others on CPR. Jefferson’s efforts kept Brab- ham breathing long enough until ambulances could arrive. 20 YEARS AGO City cash puts wheels on skate park Thanks to $14,000 in city money, the Keizer State Park is fewer than fi ve months from becoming reality. Several dozen youths turned out to support the request for park funds.
