Fischer, Jim E (Corvallis)

Those who are not attending the Cherry Pie, read no further.

Our new staging venue for CP is at Santiam Christian HS. They expressed serious concern for littering and public urination. Last year, faculty members and their children witnessed racers urinating in front yards behind Valley Catering. We almost lost the ability to use Adair for the event. If that happened, the race would go away. There are few other venues in the Valley that will work with a race this large this time of year. Many parks are still closed.

So, this year, we have a plan to encourage folks to be more diligent about this problem. There are 6 portable toilets available for your use, located in the main parking lot as well as near the start staging area.

Anyone caught urinating in public will be immediately ejected from the event. If you are caught by local law enforcement, expect a hefty ticket. I'm working with Adair City Hall to inform the locals about how to handle this behavior, which will basically include calling me or local law enforcement...whichever works for them. I'll be asking for descriptions including kit design, bib, vehicle license plate, bicycle characteristics...you name it.

With technology what it is, all you need to do is snap a pic/flick on your phone and text/e-mail it to me. 541.990.8979 or james-fischer@comcast.net. You don't even have to identify yourself if you don't want. Pictures speak for themselves.

If you do wish to come forward, the BOUNTY for you helping to curtail public urination is a free entry/refund. Catch somebody, show it to me, and you race for free. No questions asked.

Please pick up any trash you see, regardless of who put it there. Let's leave the venue cleaner than we find it!

Thanks, and we'll see you on the 19th!

Jim Fischer
Heather Paris
Cherry Pie Road Race