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PAGE A4, KEIZERTIMES, JULY 10, 2020 Public Square Toy Story 4 hits Garden’s cruise-in Don’t shoot the messenger We all wish COVID-19 would be By LYNDON ZAITZ Too many want to shoot the mes- done and over. Nature doesn’t work senger, especially in times like these, that way. We must all remain vigilant for ourselves and others. It is important with the coronavirus pandemic. When reputable press outlets report to keep in mind of where we are: • The pandemic is not over even if on what is happening, some blame the media for fanning the fl ames of the economy’s reopening enters into different phases. Reopening COVID-19 hysteria. It is doesn’t translate into ‘over.’ not hysteria when you or • Many of the newest cas- a loved one has been diag- es are hitting Millenials and nosed. zaitz GenZers; their death rates Cases of COVID-19 writes may be lower than older are surging throughout the people, but the effects will country, including many be long lasting. states that reopened soon- • A person can feel fi ne but be as- er than was prudent. The governor of Texas had to pause the state’s reopen- ymptomatic, meaning they carry the ing efforts and is making it mandatory virus and can spread it to others with- out knowing it, thus the importance of to wear masks in some counties. Health experts have said all along distancing and masks. • Of course more tests for that social distancing and wearing masks are key to slowing the spread of COVID-19 will result in more report- the insidious virus. Yet, some still fl out ed cases. If someone has COVID-19 that advice and turn wearing a mask but doesn’t get tested, they still have during a pandemic into a battle of per- the disease. • No government offi cial wakes sonal rights and liberties. Society has had to deal with health up in the morning wondering how recommendations in a matter of weeks. they can mess up the day of the pub- It took years for the public to accept lic. We don’t know everything there is and buy into the need for seat belts. to know about COVID-19, but thou- There are people today who don’t sands of scientists and researchers are wear their seat belts while in their working tirelessly to understand the vehicle, but that number is, arguably, virus and how to combat it. On COVID-19 pundits trade minute. Can we expect hundreds of millions of people to make change on in opinion and ideology. The me- a dime? We should. No one would put dia reports on the facts and news of their toddler out on a busy freeway, COVID-19. Don’t shoot the messen- that’s just crazy. The metaphor is apt for ger presenting information that is key wearing a mask. You may not get hit by to surviving this pandemic. (Lyndon Zaitz is publisher of the a truck, but why not do everything in Keizertimes.) our power to stay safe and healthy? What is the solution to systemic racism? and bad policymakers. As a communi- By RAMIRO NAVARRO My name is Ramiro Navarro and ty, we must come together as one and I am running for State Representa- focus on the most in danger of being tive for House District 25. I had really harmed. Oregon’s systemic racism is hoped that my fi rst letter to the Keiz- real, and nothing is going to fi x that ertimes would be to outline my policies issue until we admit as a community and history of advocacy, but today I felt that it’s an issue, to begin with. Even those who have the privilege like I had to address something that’s to say it doesn’t exist, because been weighing heavy on they’ve never experienced it my mind. With the recent personally, are saying so be- opinions on riots, police guest cause they read the reports on defunding and support for policies like Measure school resource offi cers, it opinion failed 11, which unfairly sentences seems that we have forgot- people of color while offering ten how we’ve gotten to white offenders plea deals for this point in the fi rst place. I’d like to start off by saying racism lesser charges. Another example is a recent study is as American as apple pie. That is to say that although it didn’t originate by the Congressional Research Service here in America, it sure has become that found very little, if any, statistics to something we’re known for. This isn’t indicate that police in schools prevent news that we are just now learning. mass shootings and keep students safe. This is an issue that has been docu- On the contrary, the study actually mented for ages, but we are just now concluded that children (more partic- looking at the bizarre statistics. So the ularly children of color) are negatively question shouldn’t be whether or not impacted by the presence of School racism exists but rather why it contin- Resource Offi cers (SRO) due to the ues to exist here? The short answer to use of the criminal justice system for that is because America, or in this case minor offenses and the fact that SROs Oregon, has provided the atmosphere. are typically paired with schools which When Oregon was still a territory, have a large percentage of black and Black exclusionary laws were passed brown students. Meaning they cause to prevent Black people from living more harm than they support student here for longer than three years, and success and it disproportionately af- then another law was passed to prevent fects people of color. To a hammer, everything is a nail, them from re-entering after leaving. When Oregon became a state there and with school resource offi cers, was a clause in our state constitution studies have shown that people of col- that prohibited Black people from or tend to be the nails that stick up. owning property or making contracts. To correct another misunderstanding, While that racist law was repealed, saying defund the police doesn’t mean the language still existed in the state to abolish police here in Oregon. It constitution until 2002. It was fi nal- means we need more tools in the tool- ly removed but even then, only 18 box; let’s re-allocate funding and invest years ago, 30 percent of voters were in more profi cient tools. When I was building houses for in support of keeping the discrimina- tory verbiage. I have to mention this veterans here in Keizer, my tool belt today after a conversation I had with held a catspaw, a pry bar, a hammer, an individual here, in my hometown, and a nail gun along with my bag of that believed two percent of our state nails. We don’t expect to raise a home population commits 50 percent of the with just one tool so why would we crime, which is why Black people ac- expect that method to work when it count for 10 percent of the total incar- comes to raising a community? The police are still just one call cerated population. It’s been documented that Oregon’s away as they should be for more dire history hasn’t been kind to people of situations but being in schools crimi- color and yet some still refuse to be- nalizing kids is not one of them. The lieve Oregon’s criminal justice system Parkrose High School shooter was stopped not by a bullet but by a bear isn’t fair for all. I’d like to clarify what I know to hug, which I think is a testament to us be true that I believe is a misunder- needing to listen to our youth because standing regarding the Black Lives they want to be heard. When you lis- Matter movement. The movement is ten, the youth are saying we need more saying we need to pay attention to the funding for mental health services, job disproportionate amount of minori- training, culturally informed programs ty lives impacted by police violence and programs that foster open com- and systematic racism in our nation munication. Not handcuffs for a minor because they are the most at risk. It offense that starts them on the pipeline isn’t saying Black lives matter more for the rest of their lives. This is exactly what is being para- than others. That perception is being pushed by bad-faith actors who are phrased when you hear Black Lives saying All Lives Matter, knowing they Matter or defund the police. Knowing are the very people the message is in- this, I believe we can support offi cers in focusing on leads for local kidnap- tended for. Another translation can be found in pings, burglaries, and shootings while Matthew 18:12, “If a man has a hun- promoting school support services like dred sheep, and one of them goes astray, more counselors, programs for gradu- does he not leave the ninety and nine ation rates and staff-to-student ratios. and go into the mountains looking for After that, together we can evoke a that one which has gone astray? And passion in our state to make systemic if he so fi nds it, he’ll rejoice more of change this November. That way those that one sheep, than of the ninety-nine dark parts of our past become some- thing that should never gain 30 per- which had not gone astray.” It pains me to say this but I’ve seen cent of support. (Ramiro Navarro lives in Keizer.) fi rst-hand how thousands here in Or- egon being led astray by bad policy The Oregon Garden presents Cruise-In Cinema: Toy Story 4 on Friday, July 10. The gates open at 6:30 p.m. and the movie will begin at dusk (9:15 ish). Sound is delivered by FM radio. All attendees must purchase their admission tickets and concessions in advance. Purchasing snacks and beverages online helps support The Oregon Gardens and are a key part of making this event profi table. Arrive early to park and enjoy one of these options while waiting for the movie: 1. Along with your movie ticket, purchase Oregon Garden admission and enjoy a walk through the garden. 2. Make dinner reservations for the Gardenview Restaurant at Oregon Garden Resort, which is a 2-3 minute walk from the cruise-in lot. Reservations are re- quired. 3. Enjoy a glass of wine, cocktail, beer or dinner in the fi reside lounge located at the resort. No reservation required and minors are allowed until 8 p.m. Attendees must adhere to these rules: vehicles will be parked 6 feet apart, masks are required in the restrooms, well behaved dogs are allowed inside the vehicle. Howev- er there will not be a pet area or walking outside or the vehicle. No alcohol is permitted at the event. Tickets can be found online at oregongarden.org. police scanner SUNDAY, JUNE 21 1:13 a.m. - Arrested for attempting to elude police offi cer at the intersection of River Road N. and Cummings Lane N. 4:13 p.m. - Traffi c accident at the in- tersection of River Road N. and Sam Orcutt Way NE. 5:19 p.m. - Traffi c accident in the 5000 block of River Road N. 7 p.m. - Theft from motor vehicle in the 5000 block of Benevan Court NE. 7:29 p.m. - Driving under the infl uence on Homewood Court N. 7:55 p.m. - Restraining order violation in the 1000 block of Dearborn Avenue NE. 8:54 p.m. - Restraining order violation in the 1000 block of River Rock Drive NE. MONDAY. JUNE 22 9:09 a.m. - Graffi ti in the 3000 block of River Road N. 4:18 p.m. - Theft in the 7000 block of Park Terrace Drive NE. 5:39 p.m. - Traffi c accident in the 600 block of Chemawa Road NE. 9:34 p.m. - Vandalism in the 5000 block of River Road N. 11:47 p.m. - Restraining order violation in the 3000 block of River Road N. TUESDAY, JUNE 23 12:29 a.m. - Shoplifting in the 4000 block of River Road N. 5:02 a.m. - Burglary and criminal tres- passing in the 2000 block of Allendale Way NE. 6:14 p.m. - Unlawful possession of Methamphetamine on River Road N. Court NE. 1:31 p.m. - Physical harassment in the 4000 block of River Road N. 6:47 p.m. - Failure to perform duties of driver when property was damaged in the 1000 block of Candlewood Drive NE. FRIDAY, JUNE 26 2 a.m. - Residence burglary in the 1000 block of Mistwood Drive NE. 7:13 a.m. - Unlawful entry to vehicle in the 1000 block of Zachris Court NE. 12 p.m. - Theft from motor vehicle and unlawful entry to vehicle in the 100 block of McNary Estates Drive N. 1:35 p.m. - Warrant served in the 4000 block of River Road N. 9:30 p.m. - Fraud use of credit card and unlawful entry to vehicle in the 6000 block of Wheatland Road N. 9:45 p.m. - Vandalism at Apple Blossom Avenue NE. 11:45 p.m. - Driving under the infl u- ence at the intersection of Verda Lane NE. and Alder Drive NE. N. and River Road N. 9:11 a.m. - Restraining order violation in the 6000 block of 14th Avenue NE. 11:07 a.m. - Theft from motor vehicle in the 800 block of Foothill Court NE. 11:16 a.m. - Burglary in the 6000 block of Wheatland Road N. 8:54 p.m. - Motor vehicle theft in the 5000 block of River Road N. MONDAY, JUNE 29 12:30 a.m. - Motor vehicle theft in the 1000 block of Fir Cone Drive NE. 2:04 p.m. - Theft from motor vehicle in the 7000 block of Parkplace Drive NE. 3:02 p.m. - Theft from motor vehicle in the 700 block of Lakefair Circle N. 10:25 p.m. - Vandalism in the 700 block of Dearborn Avenue N. 12:01 a.m. - Theft from motor vehicle in the 5000 block of Allendale Way NE. 1:22 a.m. - Arrested for assault in the 600 block of Rose Park Lane NE. 5:05 a.m. - Motor vehicle theft in the 1000 block of Clearview Avenue NE. 8:24 a.m. - Theft of motor vehicle parts in the 1000 block of Rock Ledge Drive NE. 9:03 a.m. - Theft from building in the 4000 block of River Road N. 2:52 p.m. - Burglary in the 1000 block of Hidden Creek Drive NE. 5:12 p.m. - Telephonic harassment on the block of Apple Blossom Avenue NE. 5:26 p.m. - Theft from building in the 5000 block of River Road N. 6:14 p.m. - Criminal threats in the 1000 block of Chemawa Road N. 6:43 p.m. - Failure to perform duties of driver when property was damaged in the 6000 block of Keizer Station Bou- levard 10:47 p.m. - Physical harassment in the 100 block of Delta Court N. SUNDAY, JUNE 28 TUESDAY, JUNE 30 12:25 a.m. - Failure to perform duties of driver when property was damaged at the intersection of Churchdale Avenue 12 a.m. - Criminal threats in the 500 block of Greenwood Drive NE. SATURDAY, JUNE 27 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24 2:08 a.m. - Aggravated assault in the 4000 block of River Road N. 2:30 p.m. - Vandalism in the 1000 block of Marigold Street NE. 6:19 p.m. - Telephonic harassment in the 4000 block of Rickman Road NE. THURSDAY, JUNE 25 1 a.m. - Theft from motor vehicle and unlawful entry to vehicle in the 1000 block of Meadowlark Drive NE. 8:38 a.m. - Theft from motor vehicle in the 1000 block of Carilor Court NE. 10:58 a.m. - Residence burglary in the 1000 block of Marigold Street NE. 12:50 p.m. - Theft from motor ve- hicle in the 1000 block of Zachris obituaries Submit an obituary through our website at keizertimes.com or send an email to: editor@keizertimes.com John ‘Jack’ Young Lathrop Jan. 18, 1944 – June 16, 2020 John “Jack” Young Lathrop of Bronze Star for his service in the United States Army during his Keizer passed away on three tours of duty in Vietnam. June 16, 2020 John is survived by daughters John was born in Robin and Regina Lathrop; sons Portland, OR on Jan. 18, Russell, Randy, and Thomas Lath- 1944, to Theodore Guil- rop; and granddaughter Charlotte ford Lathrop and Cora Rowan Lathrop. Marjorie Hamilton. John John will be remembered at was a graduate of Oregon J. Young Belcrest Memorial Park in Salem City High School on Saturday, July 11, at 10 a.m. John was awarded the
