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Polk County Itemizer-Observer • August 12, 2015 5A Polk County News Board declines to purchase drive-in By Jolene Guzman The Itemizer-Observer EMILY MENTZER/Itemizer-Observer file Crowds take a walk around the tarmac at Independence State Airport during the annual fly-in last year. HEAD IN THE CLOUDS Independence Fly-in showcases classic planes, dynamic speakers By Emily Mentzer The Itemizer-Observer INDEPENDENCE — A fleet of aircraft will descend at the Independence State Airport this weekend during the Independence Fly-in and Van’s Homecoming. The fly-in runs from Fri- day through Sunday, and is not just for general aviation pilots. The public is wel- come to come have break- fast, bid on silent auction items, view classic aircraft, learn about aviation and stay for lunch. “The biggest activity will be Saturday,” said Marcia Noell, event organizer. This year the club is focus- ing on classic aircraft — gen- erally fabric-covered planes from the 1930s and 1940s. “A classic aircraft might be like a Piper Cub or Aeronca,” said Dave Ullman, chapter 292 president. “Oregon Aviation Histori- cal Society out of Cottage Grove is bringing in a Stin- son SR5, and our neighbors are bringing out a beech staggerwing,” Noell added. “Which is an absolute Stop over at the Airport What: Independence Fly-in and Van’s Homecoming, sponsored by the EAA Chapter 292. When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Breakfast from 7 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday, $5. Lunch at noon on Saturday and Sunday, $6. Where: Independence State Airport, 4905 Airport Road. Of note: This fly-in also celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Independence State Airport. A shuttle will run from the Marquis parking lot to the hanger from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information: www.eaa292.org/flyin. classic,” Ullman noted. The beech staggerwing is a bi-wing aircraft with the lower wing out front, Noell explained. “Typically on a bi-wing, the top wing is mounted forward of the lower wing,” she said. “This one has the lower wing forward.” Vendors will be at the air- port for both pilots and those interested in flying. Youths who have already learned about aviation and building aircraft hands-on at the Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 292 hanger will have an info booth for young people to learn more about aviation. Noell said the booth will serve as a good way for kids to talk to other kids who have experience in aviation about those interests. “They can talk to students who have been through these projects instead of just old people like us,” she said. Providing opportunities for youths is the main pur- pose of the fly-in, with all proceeds from the event supporting teen aviation ac- tivities, Noell said. EAA Chapter 292 mem- bers help get interested teenagers into a career in aviation. Two students who started out helping build a Sonics aircraft in the club’s hanger went on to get their aviation technician certifica- tions, Noell said. Because of fundraising ef- forts such as the money raised through the Inde- pendence Fly-in, Chapter 292 was able to pay the $2,200 for tools for each stu- dent, Ullman said. Two-thirds of pilots in commercial business come from the general aviation sector, Noell noted, meaning the military is not the only — or even maybe the best — way to get into the pilot business. Chapter 292 pilots try to help develop interests in avi- ation through biannual Young Eagles flights, annual Teen Aviation Weekends and by including teenagers in building aircraft alongside seasoned pilots. During the fly-in, pilots will come from all over the state — and from out of state — to see what Inde- pendence has to offer. Par- ticipants may choose to take a wine tour, quilt tour, or a special edition of Marilyn Morton’s famous ghost walk. Silent auction items in- clude gift baskets and a flight in a Piper Cub plane. Music from the Redgate Winery & Fieldhouse Fri. August 14, 6-9 PM featuring Diamond Back $5.00 cover ____________________ Sun. August 16, 2-5 PM featuring Friday Aug 14 through Thursday Aug 20 Matinees are all shows before 6pm. New pricing for matinees are: Adult $7.25 • Children $6.75 • Senior $7.00 Ty Curtis Acoustic Trio $10.00 cover Must be 21 • Food Available Tasting fees & glasses of wine $5.00 8175 Buena Vista Road Independence • 503-428-7115 • www.redgatevineyard.com Pricing does not reflect 3D showings. THE GIFT (Digital) (R) (11:45 2:20 5:05) RICKI AND THE FLASH (Digital) (PG13) (12:05 2:30 4:55) FANTASTIC FOUR (Digital) (PG13) (11:40 2:10 4:40) MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E. (Digital) (PG13) (1:50 4:25) MISSION IMPOSSIBLE ROGUE NATION (Digital) (PG13) (1:20 4:10) MINIONS (Digital 2D) (PG) (12:15 2:35 4:50) TRAINWRECK (Digital) (R) PIXELS (Digital 2D) (PG13) (12:20) VACATION (Digital) (R) (2:50 5:15) ANT MAN (Digital 2D) (PG13) (11:35 2:10 4:45) 7:35 10:05 7:15 9:30 7:20 9:45 7:05 9:40 10 Year Anniversary! presented by 7:00 9:50 7:10 9:55 Performing August 14th 7:40 10:00 7:25 10:05 Show begins at 7:30 Twangshifters Lawn Seating — Bring blankets & chairs This Week’s FREE MOVIE: Showing August 13 • 9:30 PACIFIC RIM (PG-13) NEXT WEEK Concert: CHANCE MCKINNEY - 7:30 PM Movie: Guardians of the Galaxy (PG-13) - 9:30 PM • VENDORS • BEER & WINE GARDEN Riverview Amphitheater, Independence, OR Visit our website: independenceamphitheater.com DALLAS — “Option A” is off the table for the Dallas School District. Monday night the Dallas School Board decided it would not exercise its op- tion to purchase the Motor Vu Drive-In property. That was one of two options the district had to satisfy a de- velopment requirement for the Barberry section of town near Fir Villa Road. The city of Dallas re- quired a percentage of land in the development be set aside for parks space or a school. The options to ful- fill that condition included the purchase of the drive-in property or another parcel of a similar size, about 9 acres, elsewhere in the 122- acre development. Assistant Superintendent Dennis Engle said the drive- in property became the tar- get for turning into open space or a school more out of convenience than actual intent to sell the popular business. It was approxi- mately the right size to meet the condition, he said, and therefore easy to single out on the map. However, that language was dropped in the devel- opment plan approved by the Dallas Planning Com- mission, forcing the district to negotiate another op- tion. The “option B” parcel is yet-to-be determined. Now the city has the first option to buy the drive-in and has 18 months to decide whether to do so. In other business, the board: • Reviewed its goals for the 2015-16 school year. To see a copy of the goals and plans to achieve them, see the board’s Aug. 8 packet at www.dallas.k12.or.us. ‘Bad’ returns to Falls City park By Jolene Guzman The Itemizer-Observer FALLS CITY — Bad to the Bone is back and taking over Falls City’s Lower Park Saturday. The event, now in its eighth year, is a fundraiser for the Falls City Alliance. Bad to the Bone no longer features a barbecue contest, but does have plenty to keep people busy from noon until sundown. Have musical or dramatic talent? Come on down to the entertainment stage in the park and participate in the open mic. Food and merchandise vendors, horseback rides and games will be open all day. New to Bad to the Bone will be a duck race fundraiser taking place in the Little Luckia- mute River running adjacent to the park. The featured salmon garden will serve plates of fresh salmon with a side of potato salad and other fixings. Another highlight of the festival is the three-on-three basketball tournament taking place in the Falls City High School gym. Teams still have time to sign up at a cost of $30 per team with a limit of four people per squad. Con- tact 503-930-0378 to register or for more information. For more information on the event: 503-991-2380 or FallsCityAlliance.org.