6A COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL January 14, 2015
Local students named
to OSU Honor Roll
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Daytripper
Steelhead!
BY JON STINNETT
The Cottage Grove Sentinel
N
ot even that fi rst fi sh —
bright silver and spotted
beautiful, pulled from the rush-
ing current after many minutes’
valiant struggle to remain there
— gave much indication of the
kind of day the river, the forces
of chance and the mighty winter-
run steelhead held in store for
us.
The second steelie, however
— this one nothing less than
massive, bigger than a grown
man's leg, hunch-backed and
hook-jawed and war-weary —
erased all doubt: on my fi rst-ever
trip in search of one of Oregon's
most storied species on one of
its most famed angling rivers, I
was to be gifted, along with the
two veteran anglers who were
kind enough to share their spot
and many of their secrets, with
the stuff of legend, several hours
worth forever remembering, the
kind of sweet success that swells
a thankful angler's heart and fi lls
many a dream with that most
gleeful declaration — Fish On!
Even now, days after that
fateful, freezing late-December
morning, I marvel at the forces
coming together to make it all
happen — the rains that raised
the river; the steelhead and their
noble upstream mission; the bait
placed expertly just so, just there,
where the current slows and ed-
dies behind that tree branch; the
patience to wait just one second
more for the defi nitive bite and
later allow a hard-charging fi sh
the opportunity to tire itself be-
fore picking up the landing net.
It’s doubtful that even Cottage
Grove’s Tom Creager, the mas-
termind of the trip along with his
son, Stewart, fully comprehend-
ed the perfection of the condi-
tions on the Umpqua River when
he visited the Sentinel offi ce the
previous day. Creager had been
promising to take me steelhead
fi shing for some time, and that
Monday afternoon, something
about the way the river was
fl owing made him call on me at
work, though he hadn’t wanted
to. Ever-busy, especially around
the holidays, I’d asked if another
photo by Stewart Creager
day that week might work as The second steelhead landed by the author on a recent
well. But no, tomorrow was the trip, an expedition that featured bites from about a dozen
day, Creager told me. And how of the hard-fi ghting fi sh.
right he would turn out to be.
Unable to sleep that night,
Only after the net closed
I busied myself reading about off the bottom, and a special cure
the next day’s quarry. Steelhead for the eggs aimed to tempt the around that behemoth buck steel-
fi shing inspires a passion rarely steelhead s legendary sense of head did I begin to realize what
had just happened — that I had,
witnessed in the angling world, smell.
After
rigging
and
casting
three
with considerable help, landed
as fi shermen and women spend
years honing their knowledge of poles, there was little to do but the fi sh of a lifetime, a dream
the seemingly infi nite variables wait, and looking back on it now, fi sh, a veteran of more than one
that can mean the difference be- there would be more waiting than epic journey to the ocean and
tween a fi sh in hand and a good fi sh-wrangling that morning, but back and one of the more rug-
fi sh story. Volumes have been de- not by much. A half-hour or so gedly beautiful creatures I’d ever
voted to the proper curing of the brought the fi rst defi nitive bite, laid eyes upon.
But there would be little time
egg sacs that draw a steelhead’s though many of the dozen or so
fi
sh
that
took
the
bait
that
morn-
to
savor the victory. Regula-
magnifi cent sense of smell to-
ward an angler’s bait, the type ing chose to nibble maddeningly tions on the Umpqua prevent
of line that works best in low, before inhaling the eggs and the keeping of wild steelhead, so
the fi sh, spent with the exertion
clear water, the hooks that must beating a retreat.
What
made
conditions
so
per-
of the battle, had to be released
remain razor-sharp to penetrate
a fi sh’s bony jaw. Without help, fect, Creager shared, was a com- almost immediately to ensure its
this Illinois farmboy could only bination of high, fast water and survival. This immediacy was a
hope that spectacular luck could determined fi sh, fi sh that hugged blessing in disguise, though, as it
put me in the path of one of these the bank to take advantage of the left little time to ponder the deli-
lighter current there. While many ciousness of the specimens we’d
fi nicky, complex specimens.
Fortunately, I had the kind of of the day’s steelhead nibbled, slide, one by one, back into the
help I needed, and on the early- fi sh number two promptly wolfed mighty Umpqua.
Throughout the morning and
morning drive, the Creagers the bait and bent the rod in half,
shared a telling maxim: that fi ve threatening for a moment to pull early afternoon, the bite kept up
percent of anglers catch 95 per- it from its holder and take tackle in waves, and by the end of the
day, we d content ourselves with
cent of the fi sh, because, as Tom and all back into the Umpqua.
knowing that more fi sh had been
After
the
solid
hookup,
the
fi
sh
Creager so eloquently put it,
they know what the hell they’re rolled at the surface, trying to landed than had managed to pull
shake the hook free, for the fi rst free from the hook, though not
doing.
After arriving at our destina- time offering a look at his bulk by a wide margin. In one of the
tion, a swath of earth eaten away with a splash that sounded like a most touching displays of gener-
osity I've witnessed, the Creagers
by the Umpqua to form a muddy, third-grader’s belly fl op.
The next task — keeping the had allowed this green fi sherman
sandy bit of beach, father and
son got busy rigging up three 8- fi sh from entangling the line in a chance to land every single fi sh
½ foot poles to wrestle brawny, a nearby downed tree — took that day, though they seemed to
determined steelhead. A free- two of us: one to fi ght the fi sh share equally the deep sense of
sliding weight of about six ounc- and another to attempt to move satisfaction that we'd savor on
es would keep the bait in place the log. With great luck, the fi sh the long drive home. It's a feel-
just above the bottom while not headed back out to deeper water, ing I hope to never forget, and
alerting the fi sh to what waited humming line off the reel in a it is with profound thanks to all
on the other end of the line; a brave attempt to pretend that be- — the Creagers, the steelhead,
fl oating, glowing spinner placed ing tethered to a wild-eyed fi sh- the Umpqua — that I dedicate
just before the hook provided erman was in reality not a very this account of one of my best
days on earth.
extra fl ash and kept the egg sac big deal.
OSU: Keep chickens away from waterfowl
to protect against avian fl u
BY KYM POKORNY
OSU Extension Service
C
hickens populate thou-
sands of urban backyards
throughout Oregon – and in light
of a recent outbreak of avian
fl u, people who keep fl ocks are
urged to take measures to keep
their birds healthy.
Jim Hermes, a poultry special-
ist with the Oregon State Univer-
sity Extension Service, said to
lessen the likelihood of disease,
chickens should be kept away
from wild birds, which carry the
disease but don’t get sick.
Avian infl uenza has been diag-
nosed in a small fl ock of poultry
in Douglas County, according to
the Oregon Department of Ag-
riculture. The infected chickens
and guinea fowl had access to a
pond visited by a large number
of waterfowl. The Oregon oc-
currence follows on the heels
of a major outbreak in the Fra-
ser Valley of British Columbia,
Canada.
Unlike other strains, the cur-
rent virus (H8N5) is not a threat
to humans and doesn’t affect
chicken meat and egg prod-
ucts, which are still safe to eat,
Hermes said. Concern is for the
commercial poultry industry.
Hermes said people have a re-
sponsibility to learn how to raise
a fl ock before bringing chicks
home. First, research the rules.
Some cities allow only a cer-
tain amount of birds – three is a
common number. Others require
a permit. Contact your city for
specifi cs.
Roosters, because they are so
noisy, are likely not allowed,
which shouldn’t cause dismay
unless fertile eggs are a goal.
Most people, though, raise chick-
ens for the eggs.
“There’s the perception that
it’s cheaper than buying eggs
at the store,” Hermes said, “but
Please see FLU, Page 8A
Names of students who have made the Scholastic Honor Roll
Fall term have been announced by Oregon State University. A
total of 861 students earned straight-A (4.0). Another 3,598
earned a B-plus (3.5) or better to make the listing. To be on
the Honor Roll, students must carry at least 12 graded hours
of course work. Students on the Honor Roll included:
From Cottage Grove:
Straight-A Average: Sara M. Singer, Senior, Graphic
Design.
3.5 or Better: Sarah J. Canales, Senior, Microbiology;
Gabriel Fremonti, Junior, Digital Communication Arts; Alexa
A. Young, Junior, Digital Communication Arts.
Creswell
3.5 or Better: Rex M. Henzie, Junior, Pre-Computer
Science; Anton M. Higgins, Sophomore, Pre-Nuclear Engi-
neering; Julia M. Jones, Senior, Biochemistry and Biophysics;
Ryan R. Quick, Sophomore, Pre-General Engineering.
COMING UP:
912 Project
The next meeting of the Cottage Grove 912 Project will
be Monday, Jan. 19 at 6:30 p.m. at Stacy's Covered Bridge
Restaurant, 401 E. Main.
OSU Master Gardener Pat Patterson will provide instruc-
tion on how to build an in-ground and above-ground root
cellar. Ms. Patterson is the former host of the Hatch Patch
on KPNW, 1120 AM.
The meeting is open to the public and there is no cost to
attend.
Fungi at Science Pub
The Coast Fork Willamette Watershed Council hosts a
free monthly public meeting series called the Coast Fork
Science Pub on the fourth Tuesday of each month from
5-7 p.m. at the Axe & Fiddle, 657 Main Street in Cottage
Grove. On Jan. 27, the Science Pub feature will be a pre-
sentation by Chris Melotti and Molly Widmer, mushroom
afi cionados with the Cascade Mycological Society (CMS).
This talk will discuss the critical role of mushrooms and
fungi in the ecology of Western Oregon forests.
The event begins with informal socializing, trivia, prizes
and updates about the watershed for the fi rst hour. Then the
special science topic begins around 6 p.m.
FEAST meeting
Cottage Grove FEAST will meet on Saturday, Jan. 17 at
Cottage Grove High School to look back at the progress of
its fi rst year and plan for expansion in 2015.
After the meeting, the group will tour the school's com-
munity garden site and a site for a possible hydroponics
learning lab. Those interested are asked to watch for signs
on River Road that will direct to the FEAST quarterly
meeting that begins at 10 a.m.
FEAST says it has community gardening, school gar-
dening, nutrition education, events introducing local farm-
ers and much more planned for 2015.
Those who are new to FEAST can take a look at this
website for an explanation of how the Cottage Grove food
movement began last April:
http://www.oregonfoodbank.org/Our-Work/Building-
Food-Security/Community-Programs/FEAST?c=1306523
56835370244
Native American cultural events at
the Library
This month the Cottage Grove Public Library is featur-
ing Native American books, artifacts and special events,
and everyone is invited to attend. On Saturday, Jan. 17
will be a special event featuring an Event Blessing by Nez
Perce elder and great-great grandson of Chief Joseph, Roy
Hayes, Jr. The event is from noon to 4 p.m. and will fea-
ture Native items on display; how storytelling preserves
cultural histories; Native American bead and leather work
and the music of Native American Flutes featuring local
fl ute makers and musicians. Events with Native American
themes will also be held from noon to 4 p.m. the following
Saturdays, Jan. 24 and 31.
W orship D irectory
Calvary Baptist Church
77873 S 6th St • 541-942-4290
Pastor: Riley Hendricks
Sunday School: 9:45am
Worship: 11:00am
The Journey: Sunday 5:00pm
Praying Thru Life: Wednesday 6:00pm
“VICTORY” Country Church
Community Center Shepherd Room
700 East Gibbs • 541-942-5913
Pastor: Barbara Dockery
Worship Service: 10:00am
Message:
11:00am
“WE BELIEVE IN MIRACLES”
Church of Christ
420 Monroe St • 541-942-8565
Sunday Service: 10:30am
Old Time Gospel Fellowship
103 S. 5th Street • 541-942-4999
Pastor: Herb Carson
Sunday Service: 10:00am
Sunday Bible Study: 6:00pm
We sing the old time hymns.
Cottage Grove Bible Church
1200 East Quincy Avenue
541-942-4771
Pastor:Bob Singer
Worship 8:30am, 11am
Sunday School:9:45am
YouthGroup Mondays 6:30pm
AWANA age 3-8th Grade,
Wednesdays Sept-May, 6:30pm
www.cgbible.org
Delight Valley
Church of Christ
33087 Saginaw Rd. East
541-942-7711
Pastor: Bob Friend
Two Services:
9am - Classic in the Chapel
10:30am - Contemporary in the
Auditorium
First Presbyterian Church
3rd and Adams St • 541-942-4479
Pastor: Rev. Bruce Cameron
Worship: 10:00am
Sunday School: 10:00am
www.cgpresbynews.com
Trinity Lutheran Church
6th & Quincy • 541-942-2373
Pastor: James L. Markus
Sunday School &
Adult Education 9:15am
Sunday Worship 10:30am
Comm. Kitchen Free Meal Tue & Thur
5:00pm TLC Groups
trinitylutherancottagegrove.com
6th & Gibbs Church of Christ
195 N. 6th St. • 541-942-3822
Pastor: Aaron Earlywine
Youth & Families Pastor: Seth Bailey
Services: 9am and 10:30am
Christian Education
Nursery for pre-k - 3rd Grade
www.6thandgibbs.com
United Methodist Church
334 Washington • 541-942-3033
Pastor:Jerry Steele
Worship: 10:00am
Adult & Sunday School: 9:00am
Comm. Dinner (Adults $3, Kids Free)
Mon. 5-6:30pm
cottagegroveumc.org
Hope Fellowship
United Pentecostal Church
100 S. Gateway Blvd. • 541-942-2061
Pastor: Dave Bragg
Worship: 11:00am Sunday
Bible Study: 7:00pm Wednesday
www.hopefellowshipupc.com
“FINDING HOPE IN YOUR LIFE”
Non-Denominational
Church of Christ
1041 Pennoyer Ave * 541-767-0447
Preachers: Tony Martin & Robert Evans
Sunday Bible Study:10:00am
Sunday Worship:10:50am & 5:30pm
www.pennoyeravecoc.com
St. Andrews Episcopal Church
1301 W. Main • 541-767-9050
Rev. Lawrence Crumb
“Church with the fl ags.”
Worship: Sunday 10:30am
All Welcome
Calvary Chapel Cottage Grove
522 E Whitaker • 541-942-6842
Pastor: Jeff Smith
Two Services on Sun: 9am & 10:45am
Wednesday Service 6:45 pm
Child Care 10:45am Service Only
Youth Group Bible Study:
Wed. 6:45 pm & Sat. 6 pm
www.cgcalvary.org
look us on facebook:
calvarychapelcottagegrove
Living Faith Assembly
467 S. 10th St. • 541-942-2612
Pastor Rulon Combs
Sunday School All Ages 9am
Worship & Childrenʼs
Church 10:30 am
“The Bridge” Saturday Evening Service
6:00pm
Youth ABLAZE: Wednesday 6:30pm
Childrenʼs Breakout Class:
Wednesday 6:30pm
Cottage Grove Faith Center
33761 Row River Rd. • 541-942-4851
Lead Pastor: Isaac Hovet
www.cg4.tv
Sunday Service: 9am and 11am
Full Childrenʼs Ministry available
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
and St. Philip Benizi
Catholic Churches
1025 N. 19th St.
541-942-3420 / 541-942-4712
Pastor: Roy L. Antunez, S.J.
Euch. Liturgies; Sat. 5:30pm
Sun. 10:30am
St. Philip Benizi, Creswell:
552 Holbrock Lane • 541-895-8686
Sunday: 8:30am
Seventh-day Adventist Church
820 South 10th Street
541-942-5213
Pastor: Kevin Miller
Bible Study: Saturday, 9:15 am
Worship Service: Saturday, 10:40 am
Mid-week Service: Wednesday, 6:45
pm
Center for Spiritual Living
Cottage Grove
700 Gibbs Ave (Community Center)
Rev. Bobby Lee
Meets Sunday 3:00 p.m.
Info: 541-767-0182 (Mrs. “T”)
Our Worship
Directory is a
weekly feature in
the newspaper.
If your
congregation
would like to
be a part of this
directory, please
contact the
Cottage Grove
Sentinel
at 541-942-3325.