Polk County News
Polk County Itemizer-Observer • May 31, 2017 3A
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WEATHER
RECORDED
HIGH LOW
May 23.............. 86
May 24.............. 66
May 25.............. 74
May 26.............. 84
May 27.............. 89
May 28.............. 80
May 29.............. 72
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Rainfall during May — 1.62 in.
Rain through May 29 — 32.54 in.
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City begins nuisance elimination program
DALLAS — The city of Dallas has again started the annual
program of identifying and working with residents to eliminate
the various nuisances caused by weeds, grass, and debris.
Community livability, property values and safety can be af-
fected by tall grass, weeds, and uncontrolled growth of other
vegetation. City Code 5.450 through 5.460 states the following
are prohibited: 1) Any vegetation that is a fire hazard, 2) Weeds
or grass that are more than 10 inches high, 3) Weeds or grass
going to seed, and 4) The accumulation of debris, or other re-
fuse that are not removed within a reasonable time.
Each property owner is obligated to cut down or remove
noxious vegetation. This program will run throughout the
growing season from spring through early fall.
If there are any questions regarding the enforcement of this
ordinance or mowing, call the Weed Abatement Hotline at Dal-
las City Hall ,503-831-3568.
MI Rotary sells strawberries
EMILY MENTZER/Itemizer-Observer
Michael Trimarchi checks his bike at a bike repair station in Monmouth.
Bike repair stations
provide needed help
By Emily Mentzer
The Itemizer-Observer
MONMOUTH — It wasn’t
a cheeseburger, but it was
the next best thing for
Michael Trimarchi: a public
bike-repair station.
Trimarchi is on an epic bi-
cycle road trip from Astoria
to the Atlantic Ocean via the
Transamerica Trail, which
takes him right down High-
way 99W through Mon-
mouth.
He’d noticed the cap that
keeps his bearings on his
crank shaft was loose on the
morning of May 20, three
days into his trip.
“I looked down and could
see threads,” he said. “You’re
not supposed to see
threads.”
Trimarchi tried tightening
it by hand, but it would
come unwound every four
or five miles. He tried jury-
rigging it with super glue.
“Which maybe isn’t the
best idea, but it’s what I
had,” he said. “But having
this, an actual wrench for
this, is actually what I need.”
Trimarchi said he hadn’t
come across a public bike-re-
pair stand such as the ones
found in Monmouth and In-
dependence since he left the
Portland airport. Asking to
borrow a stand and tools at a
bike shop — which also were
scarce along the coast, he
said — can be awkward and
take a lot of time.
Two stations were in-
stalled in Monmouth a few
months ago, paid for by a
Cycle Oregon grant, written
by citizens on the Bicycle
Pedestrian Friendly Town,
formed by the Monmouth
Engaged visioning process,
City Manager Scott McClure
said. One is at the Mon-
mouth Police Station on the
Transamerica Trail, and the
other is in Main Street Park
near the amphitheater.
“We wanted something
downtown, where people
are congregating,” McClure
said. “They can go to the
bike shop, have a cup of cof-
fee, have something to eat.
The second one is right at
Matinees are all shows
before 6pm. New pricing for
matinees are: Adult $8.00
Children $7.00 • Senior $7.25
Pricing does not reflect
3D showings.
Friday - Thursday • June 2 - 8
ALIEN: COVENANT (Digital) (R)
(1:35 4:25) 7:15 10:05
GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY 2 (Digital) (PG13) (12:40 3:40) 6:40 9:40
WONDER WOMAN (Digital) (PG13)
(11:45 12:15 2:50 3:20)
6:00 6:30 9:05 9:35
✷ PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN:
DEAD MEN TELL NO TALES (Digital) (PG13)
(1:20 4:15) 7:15 10:10
CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS (Digital) (PG)
(12:25 2:40 4:55) 7:10 9:25
DIARY OF A WIMPY KID:
THE LONG HAUL (Digital) (PG)
(12:15 2:30)
EVERYTHING, EVERYTHING (PG13)
(4:45) 7:05
KING ARTHUR:
LEGEND OF THE SWORD (Digital) (PG13)
9:25
BAYWATCH (Digital) (R)
(1:30 4:10) 6:50 9:30
✷ Starred Attraction. No passes.
POLK COUNTY — The Monmouth-Independence Rotary Club
has started its annual strawberry fundraiser. Orders are due by
June 8.
People may order fresh, cleaned, stemmed and sliced berries
by phone or email, 503-838-6687 or
strawberry@mirotaryclub.org.
Berries cost $50 for 30 pounds. Exact date for pickup depends
on weather. Pickup sites include Independence, Dallas or Corval-
lis.
Proceeds go toward the club’s youth programs.
Monmouth PD seeks reserves
MONMOUTH — The Monmouth Police Department is accept-
ing applications for reserve police officers to augment full-time
staff.
Successful candidates will attend the Mid-Valley Reserve Train-
ing Academy from November through May, and may obtain
credit from Western Oregon University or Chemeketa Communi-
ty College toward a degree.
Minimum qualifications include: 21 years or older, high school
diploma or GED, valid Oregon driver’s license, and no criminal
history.
For more information: www.ci.monmouth.or.us, or Officer
Mike Hamilton, 503-838-1109.
DDA to host cash mob
DALLAS — The Dallas Downtown Association will host a cash
mob Wednesday (today) at 5 p.m. Participants will meet at the
corner of Mill and Main streets and will need to bring $10 to
spend at a surprise local business and $10 for a social hour. Pa-
trons will learn about the business before attending a social hour
at another mystery location.
For more information: Emma Guida, emmagdda@gmail.com.
Music from the Redgate Winery & Fieldhouse
EMILY MENTZER/Itemizer-Observer
Friday, June 2
6-9 PM
Bike repair stations allow cyclists to make quick work of
needed repairs.
the police station, so it’s
right on the trail.”
McClure said that as bicy-
clists use the stations, they
may mark them on their
maps and the stations will
come up on GPS coordi-
nates, making it easier for
future cyclists to note.
“This gets back to the em-
phasis on tourism in the
county and bicycle-friendly
businesses,” McClure said.
Trimarchi wanted to thank
the city and kiss whoever put
the station in, he said.
“This is about 180 miles
since I started, so this is the
first time I’ve actually been
able to put it up on a rack
and look at it,” Trimarchi
said. “I’ve felt the kinks, and I
get to actually pick it up, not
worry about it falling over. I
can inspect it from all angles.
It’s really nice to have.”
After he finished giving
his bike the once-over, in-
cluding checking tire pres-
sure, he headed into town
for that cheeseburger before
getting in a few more miles
to find a camping spot for
the night.
Trimarchi expects his trip
to take about three months,
hoping to be back East on
time to view the Great Amer-
ican Eclipse in South Caroli-
na on Aug. 21.
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LUCKIAMUTE
DOMESTIC WATER
COOPERATIVE
BOARD MEETING
Monday 7:00 p.m.
June 12th
503-838-2075
Location: Business Office
8585 Suver Rd. • Monmouth
2017 Relay For Life Of Polk County
June 3-4 at the Dallas High School Track
Please join me in thanking these sponsors for joining
the Relay For Life fight vs. cancer:
Salem Health West Valley
SHWV Medical Clinic - Dallas
Dallas School District
Polk County Itemizer-Observer
Eola Hills Wine Cellars
Dallas Retirement Village
Bollman Funeral Home
Polk County Association of Realtors
Pressed Coffee & Wine Bar
Republic Services
Dutch Bros Coffee
SHWV - Monmouth
SHWV Specialty Clinic
Partnership in Community Living, Inc.
Bookey Strong
Royal Flush/Tony Teal
Les Schwab Tire Centers of Dallas,
Independence & West Salem
NW Natural
Western Days
H&R Block Dallas & Monmouth
First Community Credit Union
James W. Fowler Construction
Dallas Family Medicine LLC
Michelle Hasbrook, DMD
Washington Street Steakhouse & Pub
Mungo Signs & Screen Printing
White’s Collision Service
Old Mill Garden & Feed
LimeBerry
Sweeny's Pub & Lotto
Dallas Rotary Club
Monmouth/Independence
Rotary Club
Mitch Ratzlaff State Farm
Squirrel's Taxi Service
OrePac Manufacturing
Elkay Wood Products
Rolling Prairie Farms
Woolsey Family Dental
Anytime Fitness
Penna & James, LLC
Ron Wilson Center
Relay For Life of Polk County will take place at the Dallas High School Track June 3~4.
If you or someone you know is interested in sponsorship, contact Amy Bickleman at 541-272-9240
or online at amy.bickleman@cancer.org or visit our website at www.relayforlife.org/polkcountyor