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Polk County Sports Having some ‘Krazy’ fun Polk County Itemizer-Observer • July 29, 2015 10A SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY, JULY 29 Baseball: American Le- gion: Demarini Dirtbags vs. TBA, TBA at Chemeketa Community College, Salem. THURSDAY, JULY 30 Baseball: American Le- gion: Demarini Dirtbags vs. TBA, TBA at Chemeketa Community College, Salem. Runners, Runners, cyclists cyclists and and swimmers swimmers of of all all ages ages took took part part in in the the Summerfest Summerfest Fun Fun Run Run and and Kids’ Kids’ Triathlon. Triathlon. For For more more photos photos and and results, results, see see Page Page 12A. 12A. FRIDAY, JULY 31 Baseball: American Le- gion: Demarini Dirtbags vs. TBA, TBA at Willamette Uni- versity, Salem. SATURDAY, AUG. 1 Baseball: American Le- gion: Demarini Dirtbags vs. TBA, TBA at Willamette Uni- versity, Salem. SUNDAY, AUG. 2 Baseball: American Le- gion: Demarini Dirtbags vs. TBA, TBA at Willamette Uni- versity, Salem. — Schedules Subject to Change QUICK HITS DHS fall sports signups begin DALLAS — Fall sports registration for Dallas High will take place Aug. 10-13. Fall practices begin Aug. 17. Those not registered by Aug. 13 will be unable to practice on Aug. 17. Cost is $150 for all sports except cheer, which costs $75. Those qualifying for free lunch must provide the let- ter received from the dis- trict office for a reduced fee of $35. Paperwork is available online at www.sites.google. com/a/dsd2.org/dallas- high-school-athletics/. Forms will also be avail- able outside the athletic of- fice beginning Aug. 10. In- coming freshmen must have a sports physical. CHS fall sports registration to start Aug. 10 INDEPENDENCE — Fall sports registration for Cen- tral High School will open Aug. 10-13 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the main office. Cost is $50 per sport with a $150 cap per family per year. Fall sports prac- tices begin Aug. 17. All ath- letic registration paper- work must be completed before practice begins. Central High will offer a sports physical clinic on Aug. 12 at 1:30 p.m. in the main gym. Sports physicals are required for incoming freshmen and are due every two years. For more information: 503-606-2228. Central to host football camp INDEPENDENCE — Cen- tral High School will host a non-contact football camp Aug. 10-14. Cost is $15 and is open to students in grades three through 12. The camp for ninth- to 12th-grade students will run from 3:30 to 6 p.m. The third- through seventh- grade camp will go from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Registration will take place 30 minutes prior to the start of camp. For more information: Shane Hedrick, 503-606- 2227. www.polkio.com TOP: Benjamin Greer anticipates the start of his heat during the Dallas Summerfest Kids’ Triathlon on Friday morning. (Photo by Lukas Eggen) LEFT: Colten Barcroft takes off on his tricycle during the bike portion of the Kids’ Triathlon on Friday. (Photo by Lukas Eggen) RIGHT: Trenda Locke talks to a runner after finishing the Summerfest Fun Run Saturday morning. (Photo Courtesy of Trenda Locke) BOWLING Faxon inducted into hall of fame Former Starlite Lanes owner receives honor on Saturday By Lukas Eggen Faxon File The Itemizer-Observer MEDFORD — For many people, bowling is a game, something played with friends and family. For Loren Faxon, bowling is much more than that. “It’s a hobby that turned into a living,” Faxon said. Now, Faxon has been rec- ognized for his decades of involvement with the sport. Faxon was one of two elected into the Oregon State USBC Hall of Fame on Saturday. “I felt humbled,” Faxon said. “This is a great honor. Bowling has been really, re- ally good to me. It’s been a lot of fun. It’s a great game and there’s a lot of good peo- ple in it.” Faxon’s “biggest fan,” • Loren Faxon was in- ducted into the Oregon USBC Hall of Fame on Sat- urday. • Faxon began working at Starlite Lanes in 1960 as a mechanic. • Faxon has bowled eight perfect games during his career. LUKAS EGGEN/Itemizer-Observer Loren Faxon was inducted into the Oregon State USBC Hall of Fame on Saturday. Dennis Day, nominated Faxon for the honor. “This is something he de- serves,” Day said. “He’s given so much to the community and to bowling.” While Saturday served as a way to honor Faxon, bowl- ing has always been one of his biggest passions. — Since the moment he ar- www.facebook.com/pages/Polk-County-Itemizer-Observer/205062686252209 Mon -Fri 8am - 6pm Saturday 8am - 5pm DALLAS 121 Main St • 503-623-8155 INDEPENDENCE 1710 Monmouth St • 503-838-6340 www.LesSchwab.com rived in Dallas, Faxon has been a mainstay at Starlite Lanes. “I moved here in 1960 to work here,” Faxon said. “I was hired as a mechanic. I’ve been inside this game my whole life, basically.” He eventually owned Star- lite Lanes, where he’s devel- oped numerous youth and adult leagues. See FAXON, Page 11A www.twitter.com/PolkIOSports