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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
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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