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Published daily in Bend, Oregon, by Western Communications, Inc. Copyright 2007.
August 16, 2007
A perfect August day requires a river, blackberries along the shore and a fishing rod. Sunday was one such day on the Umpqua River. A few high clouds drifted against the blue sky and the scent of blackberries lingered in the air. Fishing rods were strung, ready to go. But before we could wade....