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10 — THE CHRONICLE THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 2019 THROUGH THE GROVE-VINE HELP STOP PET OVERPOPULATION CG offers specials for spay/neuter COTTAGE GROVE & CRESWELL – The Humane Society of Cottage Grove is offering special coupons, includ- ing: — 50 “mom cat” special coupons: good for $50 off the cost of a cat spay at veterinary clinics in Cottage Grove and Creswell. — 50 tomcat special coupons: Good for $25 off the cost of a cat neuter at veterinary clinics in Cottage Grove and Creswell. Coupons expire on Nov. 30. These coupons are not good with any other HSCG spay/neuter programs. Coupons are available at This ‘n’ That Corner, 33 N. 8 St., Cottage Grove. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday. More info: Janetta, 541-942-2789. 2019 WOE awards Saucedo; Sr., Natalee Brink John Raade Award: Ashley Woodhurst Harrolds Dairy Fair Play Award: Natalee Brink Premier Exhibitors: Art George Bogardus and “Little Bee Gee.” Photo provided/David Walton Do it yourselfers to ‘fly-in’ to Jim Wright Field C O T TAG E GROVE – The first recorded airplane landing in Cottage Grove occurred on June 14, 1919, in a field off South 6th Street. The party DANA MERRYDAY included four planes, Oregon Governor Olcott et al., and one pilot who excited the several thousand spectators by performing some daring stunts and maneuvers. One resident was so taken with the magic of flight that he went home and started to build his own plane. Oregon has a long tradition of avia- tion and that can-do attitude coupled with a fierce independent streak. In 1921, Oregon established a state board of aeronautics to register pilots and airplanes. This included inspection and issuing license plates, much like the ones for cars. It didn’t matter to the state inspectors whether the plane was home- built or from a factory, the aircraft just had to be safe and airworthy. When the federal government got around to regulating airplanes it was under the Commerce Department. Thus began a tussle between the government and the makers of their own planes that had been approved by Oregon, but denied certification by the Feds. A group of flyers known as the Beaverton Outlaws flew into the face of this authority. They had gravitated to the private Bernard’s Airport in Beaverton, a gravel-strewn field. The pilots didn’t take kindly to the federal inspectors poking into their flying business. They figured, rightly, that they were licensed by Oregon and they were going to go right on flying despite threats of fines. The Civil Aeronautics Administration (forerunner of the FAA) eventually took Oregon to court but the case was dismissed. Pearl Harbor ended the debate as all civilian flight within 100 miles of the coast was banned. Many of the trained Oregon pilots, being fairly young, volunteered and became valu- able members of the Army Air Corps. Oregon aviator George Bogardus, who was one of the Outlaws, took up the fight after the war. In 1947 he flew his home-built, federally unli- censed airplane, “Little Bee Gee” from Troutdale, Oregon to Washington D.C. There, he petitioned Congress and this led to having homemade aircraft approved for flight under an experimen- tal category license. On his way home, he made a detour to New York City to do a victory lap around the Statue of Liberty. Bogardus’ actions led to the forma- tion of the Experimental Aviation Association whose 170,000 members, with their home-built planes, make up about 15 percent of the general avia- tion fleet. He is enshrined at the Oregon Aviation Historical Society (OAHS)’s Museum on Jim Wright Way, named for another famous Oregon aviator who left us too soon. The spirit of building one’s own plane is still with Oregonians. On Saturday, Aug. 31, the second annual Great Oregon Home-Built Fly-In will descend on the west end of Jim Wright Field. There will be a pancake breakfast starting at 8 a.m. and all-day activities. I spoke with Tim Talen, an organizer, who shared some highlights of the Fly-In. “We want to remind folks that Oregon cornered the market in aeronautics in the 1920s, and that Oregonians (stood) up for the right that a man with reason- able intelligence and abilities can build and fly his own plane,” Talen said. He went on to say that there will be planes from the 1930s and 1940s as well as a Heath-Henderson – a home-built powered by an inline four-cylinder 1920s motorcycle engine. “Of course, you never know who or what will show up,” Talen added. There are almost sure to be some RV planes – the most successful kit form of home- built plane. Located in North Plains, Oregon, Van’s (Richard VanGrunsven) Aircraft has had more than 10,000 RVs built and flying worldwide. Janice Scanlon, executive director of OAHS told me that the museum will be open, as well as the restoration hangars, for tours, where visitors can observe the process of historical aircraft being lovingly brought back to life. This often involves making missing parts. “One of the most interesting (things) to me is just to listen in on the stories pilots are sharing, along with tips and advice,” Scanion said. There will be historical DVD presentations all day. Come early for the pancake fundraiser breakfast and see some very interesting pieces of Oregon aviation history – and even more interesting, the unique breed of Oregonians who insist on building and flying their own planes. Same as it ever was. Folks from Creswell, feel free to fly on over! Lexie Smith, Cactus Painting 1st, Firework Cityscape 2nd Jayna Stahl, Under the Sea 2nd; Rindy Fleming, Birds w/ heart 1st; Cindy Stahl, Spring Day 2nd; Wade Flagg, Scroll Saw Portraits: Bellushi 2nd, Keaton 3rd, Whitely 1st Jeremy Brooks, Acrylic Abstract Galaxies 2nd; Renaae Gillespie, Black and White Mountains Best of Show Alicia Nilsen, Frenzied Flight 3rd, King of the Roost 2nd, Alaskan Cabin 1st Produce Tegan Booher, Carrots 2nd; Patrick Dearth, Brussel Sprouts 2nd Photography Tegan Booher, Tuna Goat 1st; Alicia Keepers, Bridge 3rd, Bee on Flower 1st, Castle 3rd, Pool Reflections 2nd, Window Reflection 2nd, Cathedral 1st, Snow Dog 1st, Beach Sunset 1st, Brice Creek 1st; Troy Fleming, Mom & Baby 3rd; Rindy Fleming, Chapel 2nd, Crocus 1st, Mossy Wood 2nd, Cards 1st; Jaymee Stahl, Echo 3rd, Peaceful Pink 3rd, Autumn Stroll 1st Textiles Robin Hampton, snowman sock 2nd, knitted dog sweater 2nd, knitted hat 2nd; Alicia Nilsen, crochet purse 2nd; Teri Harter, kid’s fun quilt 1st, kid’s lap quilt 2nd, Christmas quilt 1st; Jill Allshouse, T-shirt quilt 3rd, flannel quilt 2nd, flower basket quilt 2nd; Dwynn Nichols, thread catcher 2nd, lap quilt 1st Food Preservation Patrick Dearth, stewed toma- toes 1st, plum jam 3rd, pickled beets 1st, albacore tuna 1st Produce Tegan Booher, carrots 2nd; Patrick Dearth, Brussels sprouts 2nd Arts & Crafts Wade Flagg, Wooden Carved Hummingbirds Best of Show Adult, Wooden Carved Dragonfly 2nd; Patrick Dearth, Pelican Mobile 1st, Bee & Tulip Mobile 2nd; Alicia Nilson, Puff, The Magic Dragon 2nd, Cub Scout Tie Slides 3rd Livestock Master Showmen: Jr., Cole Heisler; Int., Christopher Goat: Max Saucedo Rabbit: Anastasia Saucedo Poultry: Cole Heisler Pigeon/Dove: Natalee Brink Cavy: Catalina Saucedo Herdsmanship: Taylor Patereall Best in Show: Goat: Nathan Storment; Rabbit: Noah Gabbard; Poultry: Rowan Hass; Pigeon/Dove: Natalee Brink; Cavy: Catalina Saucedo Showmanship: Rabbit: Jr. Champion: Benjamin Saucedo; Reserve: Colton Cruedele; Int. Champion: Cristopher Saucedo, Reserve Champion: Taylor Patereau; Sr. Champion: Kaylee McHugill, Reserve Champion: Anastasia Saucedo; Cavy: Jr. Champion: Benjamin Saucedo; Int. Champion: Christopher Saucedo; Reserve Champion: Nathan Storment; Sr. Champion: Kaylee McHugill; Reserve Champion: Catalina Saucedo; Pigeon/Dove: Int. Champion: Abby Stuner; Sr. Champion: Natalee Brink; Reserve Champion: Evie Smith; Goat: Jr. Champion: Benjamin Saucedo; Reserve Champion: Cole Heisler; Int. Champion: Nathan Storment; Sr. Champion: Kaylee McHugill; Reserve Champion: Max Saucedo; Poultry: Int. Champion: Abby Stuner Sr. Champion: Kaylee Stuner Duck: Jr. Champion: Noah Gabbard Int. Champion: Abby Stuner Sr. Champion: Kaylee McHugill; Turkey Jr. Champion: Cole Heisler Goat Awards: Dry Yearling: Cole Heisler; Boer: Nathan Storment; Jr. Kid: Max Saucedo; Sr. Doe: Max Saucedo; Dam & Daughter: Max Saucedo; Best Udder: Max Saucedo Novice Showmen: Shaleigh Hass, Rowan Hass, Shelby Stuner, Jacob Stuner, Xyla Lemke, Jaxon Rindlisbacher, Kaleb Riley, Xavier Riley, Emma Gabbard, Rosalie Gabbard, Roxanne Balm Sponsors: Wilco, Harrolds Dairy