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“Steel Magnolias” opens at LTOB NORTH BEND — Curtain for Steel Magnolias at Little Theatre on the Bay is 7 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 21. The historic theater is located at 2100 Sherman Ave., in North Bend.

The original play written

by Robert Harling was adapted to the movie screen starring such notables as Julia Roberts, Shirley McLane, Olympia Dukakis, Tom Skerrit and Sam Shepherd.

Unlike the movie version, in its literary form, the cast comprised of six women and the entire play was set in a beauty shop, which is the way director Josie Reid will con-

duct the show.

The cast of characters includes local actors: Barbara Booth Nixon as M’Lynn; Nicole Dockery as Shelby, her daughter; The Beauty Shoppe owner, Truvy is played by Anne Carter; and her real life daughter, Emily Carter takes the role of Annelle, Truvy’s assistant in the Shoppe.

Bobbi Wilson takes the part of the late mayor’s wife, Clairee, and her best friend Ouiser is played by newcomer to our area Roxanne Clarke.

Steel Magnolias was performed in 1991 at Little Theatre on the Bay under the direction of Maggie Dayton,

but the story is so endearing it bears repeating.

Tickets are available at the door one hour before curtain time and general admission prices are in effect. There are no reserved seats.

Tickets can be bought online at www.ltob.net, with a $1.50 surcharge on each ticket. Groups of 10 or more can call the theatre at 541756-4336 and receive a group rate.

Show dates are: Feb. 21, 22, 23, 28 and March 1, 2, 7, 8, 9.

Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m.

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MHS presents theater and musical events COOS BAY — The Marshfield Theatre Company will present the play “All My Sons” by Arthur Miller, based on a true story about a family in the ‘40s. The scene takes place amid the aftermath of World War II events. Immerse in a Midwest backyard and get to know the Keller family.

Show dates: Thursday, Feb. 27, Friday, Feb. 28 and Saturday, March 1.

Curtain is 7 p.m. and doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Marshfield High School Auditorium, 10th and Ingersoll, Coos Bay. Ticket are $8 for adults and $5 for students, staff and seniors.

For tickets and reservations, call 541-269-6668.

The Marshfield High School Vocal Department will present their spring vocal concert — “Spring into Song” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 4, also in the auditorium. Tickets are $2 for students, $3 for adults or $5 for family.

Auditions Sunday and Monday at Dolphin Playhouse COOS BAY — Auditions for The Cemetery Club, the Dolphin Players second production of the 2014 season, will be held at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16, and at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 17, at the Dolphin Playhouse, 580 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay. Needed are: four women and one man, all middle-aged. The production will run in April, and production staff members also are needed.

For more information, call Alice Carlson at 541-756-7290.

BANDON — First Friday Night Jam of Bandon is sponsoring Rainy and the Rattlesnakes at 1 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 23, at the Odd Fellows Hall, state Highway 42S and Ohio Avenue in Bandon.

The group features young sisters — one who plays mandolin and the other fiddle. The Ashland group is comprised of Greg Allan on bass, Lela Miatke on mandolin, Rainy Miatke on “the fiddle” and dad, Ray Miatke on guitar. Their music includes bluegrass, traditional music mixing in jazz standards and original tunes.

Admission is by donation. About one hour of an acoustic circle jam will follow the performance and is set to begin at 3 p.m.

For more information, call Jolly Hibbits at 541347-2229.

Get ready for the Posse chili challenge COQUILLE — The Coos County Sheriff’s Posse has issued a challenge to organizations in Coos County — fire, search and rescue, public service organizations — all are invited to take the challenge. Groups interested in participating can email CoosPosse@gmail.com. Cost to participate is $25 per team.

On Saturday, March 1, the Coquille Community Building will have music, raffles, prizes and fun chili tasting from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Posse’s chili, side dishes and dessert will be $5 for adults and $3 for kids.

Bandon Community Choir invites new singers to join BANDON — A new South Coast Community Choir is inviting the public to join them in making a joyful noise.

The choir meets 6:30-8 p.m. Mondays in the Harbor Lights Middle School music room. Members come not only from the Bandon area, but Coquille and Myrtle Point, as well.

Participation in the choir is open to all, no audition is required, simply come to a rehearsal to give it a try.

For more information, contact John Harding at 541-347-2323 or Holly Sylvester at 541-290-9293.

Calling all poets PORT ORFORD — In support of the “Oregon Reads” program honoring the late poet William Stafford, the Port Orford Library will exhibit a pairing of poetry and wall art. The library has 56 photos of artwork, so poets are asked to stop by the Port Orford Library and pick up a photo for their muses’ enjoyment.

The poetry and wall art exhibit, “A Thousand Threads,” opens with a reception at 7 p.m. Friday, March 7, in the library, where the work will remain on display all month.

In addition, everyone is invited to submit to the Everyone’s Poetry Contest, sponsored by the Curry County Cultural Coalition, Port Orford Arts Council and the Port Orford Library. Adults, teens and children can submit up to three original poems to the Port Orford Library by March 1. The contest poems also will be

displayed March 7, and the public will select winners and honorable mentions in each age category. Prizes are $25 for adults, $20 for teens and $15 for kids.

For more information, contact Tobe Porter, 541-332-5622.

Art opening NORTH BEND — The Artist’s Loft Gallery in Pony Village Mall will host an artists reception 5-8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 21, in the space next to Payless Shoes. The new show will feature watercolors by Carol Hanlin, photography by Dr. Ivaniski’s and refreshments will be provided.

2014 Bite of Bandon is March 1 BANDON —The Bandon Community Youth Center’s 2014 Bite of Bandon fundraiser and auction will be held 6 p.m.

Saturday, March 1, at The Barn, 1202 11th St. SW in Bandon City Park.

A no-host bar for the evening will be provided by the Boar’s Nest Sports Bar from Billy Smoothboar’s.

A team of judges will select the 2014 Best Bite, Best Dessert and Best Presentation from those serving.

Several restaurants and specialty food businesses have donated gift certificates or product baskets that will be offered in the auction.

Tickets cost $25 each or two for $40 and are available at Bandon Baking Company and Coastal Mist in Old Town. Tickets also are sold at the Youth Center and at Our Thrift Store. Tickets may be purchased at these two locations with cash, check or credit card.

Call the Youth Center at 541-347-8336 to purchase tickets if you are from out of town.

Tickets may be available at the door.

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Classes & Workshops SUNDAY, FEB. 16 Square Dance Class 4-6 p.m., United Methodist Church, 123 Ocean Blvd., Coos Bay. Saints-N-Aints Square Dance Club will offer a free lesson today and Sunday, Feb. 23. Classes will cost $3 each per lesson. Children 12-16 are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. 541888-4280

TUESDAY, FEB. 18 Parenting Your Teen Workshop 5:30-8 p.m., Sunset Middle School, 245 S. Cammann, Coos Bay. Runs

five weeks on Tuesdays through March 18. Cosponsored by Southwestern Oregon Community College, Children’s Trust Fund of Oregon and Pathways to Positive Parenting. CEUs available for professional development and certificates available for CCD certified and registered child care providers, foster parents and other participants. Register at 541-8881242.

FRIDAY, FEB. 21 Searching the Web Workshop 9:3011:30 a.m., Coos Bay Public Library,

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Oli (chanting), Ho’oponopono (mental cleansing) and Malama Aina (oneness with the earth). Cost is $25 at www.eventcenter.org or 541-997-1994. Include evening program for additional $10.

Spring Gardening Class noon-2 p.m., Coos Bay Public Library Myrtlewood Room, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay. Successful Seed Starting with Jennifer Ewing.

Hula from the Heart Workshop 2-5 p.m., Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St., Florence. Overview of island culture and fashion; learn

Square Dance Class 4-6 p.m., United Methodist Church, 123 Ocean Blvd., Coos Bay. Saints-N-Aints Square Dance Club will offer a free lesson today. Classes will then cost $3 each per lesson. Children 12-16 are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. 541-888-4280

SUNDAY, FEB. 23

Make shelter from natural resources BANDON — Southwestern Oregon Preppers will meet at noon Saturday, Feb. 15, at the Seven Fires Foundation, 89001 state Highway 42S, Bandon, 1.8 miles east of Bandon on Highway 42S. The main topic is “Building With Natural Materials,” presented

by Tammy Van. Van also will give a tour of the structures built on her land.

SWOP meetings always start with a question and answer period before the main topic so all in attendance get a chance to participate.

This is a free public meeting to get to know fellow local preppers in southwestern Oregon counties and to exchange information and ideas. It is important for individuals to understand that they will be “on their own” in the event of a disaster and not to depend on receiving outside help.

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These free classes will be held from 2-4:30 p.m. Wednesdays, March 5, 12, 19, 26 and April 2 and 9, at Bay Area Community Health and Education Center, 3950 Sherman Ave., North Bend. Class size is limited and registration is required.

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Endless Love — PG-13 • Pony Village Cinema: S-Su: 12:35; S-Th: 3:10, 5:40, 8:15

Frozen — PG • Pony Village Cinema: S-Su: 1:25; S-Th: 4:10

Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit — PG-13 • Pony Village Cinema: S-Th: 6:50, 9:25

LEGO 3D — PG • Pony Village Cinema: S-Th: 3:35, 8:40 • Redwood Cinema: S-Su: 1:00

LEGO 2D — PG • Pony Village Cinema: S-Su: 12:00, 1:00, 2:35; S-Th: 5:10, 6:10, 7:40 • Redwood Cinema: S-Su: 4:00; S-Th: 7:00; W: 2:00

Lone Survivor — R • Pony Village Cinema: S-Su: 12:20; S-Th: 3:15, 6:05, 8:55

Monuments Men — PG-13 • Pony Village Cinema: S-Su: 12:10; S-Th: 3:00, 5:55, 8:50

Philomena — PG-13 • Pony Village Cinema: S-Th: 4:15, 6:45

Ride Along — PG-13 • Pony Village Cinema: S-Su: 1:45; S-Th: 9:20

Robocop — PG-13 • Pony Village Cinema: S-Su: 12:30; S-Th: 3:25, 6:20, 9:10

The Nut Job — PG • Pony Village Cinema: S-Su: 12:15, 2:25; S-Th: 4:40

Vampire Academy — PG-13 • Pony Village Cinema: S-Th: 6:55, 9:30

Winter’s Tale — PG-13 • Pony Village Cinema: S-Su: 12:05; S-Th: 2:55, , 5:45, 8:35 • Redwood Cinema: S-Su: 4:00; S-Th: 7:00; W: 2:00

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SATURDAY, FEB. 15 Coquille Student Travel Group Rummage Sale 8 a.m.-3 p.m., CREATE Center, 74 E. First, Coquille. All proceeds go toward Austria and Germany trip in 2015. 541-396-6696 11th Annual Women’s Health Day 9 a.m., The Barn, 1200 11th St. SW, Bandon. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. The “Ageless Beauty” event is $10 at the door. Guest speakers, demonstrations and samples. Register by calling 541-3291040.

‘Crack Up’ Charleston Crab Feed 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Old Charleston School, 64065 Seven Devils Road, Charleston.

Projected prices: Full crab meal $17, half $13, includes side dishes, garlic bread, beverage, cake and a bib. Prize drawings.

Coast League Baseball Camp Registration 11:45 a.m., Marshfield High School football field, behind Harding Learning, 755 S. Seventh, Coos Bay. Four age groups that meet at different times. Cost per camp includes three, one-hour mini camps, team practices, games and team hat. Additional camps are Saturday, Feb. 22 and March 1. For more information, call Tony at 541-297-0438.

Southwestern Oregon Preppers Meeting noon, Seven Fires Foundation, 89001 state Highway 42S, Bandon. Topic: Building with natural materials presented by Tammy Van. Tour of structures to follow. http://meetup.com Confluence Festival noon-10 p.m., Under the Tent, 451 Winchester Ave., Reedsport. Beer, wine, seafood, music and craft vendors. Worn Out Frets, noon-3 p.m.; Candy Apple Bleu, 3:306:30 p.m.; Agents of Unity, 7-10 p.m. Ages 21 and older $10 admission. 541-297-6073 Human Rights Advocates of Coos County Meeting 1 p.m., SW Oregon Labor Center, 3427 Ash St., Coos Bay. Ross Lampert to lead discussion on Health Care for All Oregon.

No Lazy Kates 1 p.m., Unity of Bandon, 50211 U.S. Highway 101, Bandon. 541-347-3115.

Oregon Oldtime Fiddlers, District

5 1-3 p.m., Winchester Bay Community Center, 625 Broadway, Winchester Bay. Acoustic circle jam, 3-4 p.m. 541-759-3419 West Coast Swing Mixer 7-9 p.m., Park Avenue Dance Studio, 255 Park Ave., Coos Bay. Cover, $5.

541-290-8479 Washed Ashore Sculpting Work shop 2-5 p.m., Harbortown Event Center, 325 Second St. SE, Bandon.

Chant of HU 2:30 p.m., North Bend Public Library conference room, 1800 Sherman Ave., North Bend. A 20minute prayer and love song to God. 541-756-2255 BOBDA Valentine’s Day Ball 7 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall, Highway 42S and Ohio, Bandon. Beginners lesson until 8 p.m. Red tie and alcohol-free event. Suggested donation, $3 for singles or $5 for pairs.

Chuck Pyle — The Zen Cowboy 8 p.m., Pistol River Friendship Hall, 24252 Carpenterville Road, Brookings. Tickets are $15 at www.pistolriver.com or 541-2472848.

SUNDAY, FEB. 16

4:30 p.m., Dolphin Playhouse, 580 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay, Needed: four middle-age women and one man. 541-7567290

MONDAY, FEB. 17 Author Night with Ann Vileisis 7 p.m., Bandon Public Library, 1204 11th St. SW, Bandon. Vileisis is the author of “Kitchen Literary.” Refreshments will be served. 541-347-3221 Inherit the Earth Enviromentary Series Chasing Ice 7 p.m., Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay. “The Cemetery Club” Auditions 7 p.m., Dolphin Playhouse, 580 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay, Needed: four middle-age women and one man. 541-756-7290

TUESDAY, FEB. 18 Armchair Film Adventure — Aruba 2 p.m., Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay. Refreshments served. 541269-1101 Game Day 1-4 p.m., Coos Bay Fire Station, 450 Elrod Ave., Coos Bay. Bring a card or board game, dominos to play and your own snack or refreshment. 541888-5249 Figaro’s Pizza Restaurant Night Fundraiser 5-9 p.m., 29 W. First St., Coquille. A percent of sales will go to the Friends Inspiring Reading Success Together.

11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., The Mill Sprague Community Theater, Casino, Salmon Room, 3201 1202 11th St. SW, Bandon. TickTremont St., North Bend. No ets: Adults $12, seniors and stuhost buffet, $12. Guests: TBA. dents $10 and children 12 and RSVP, 541-266-0868. younger $8. 541-551-1498 or http://thebandonplayhouse.org.

Friends of Mingus Park Meeting 4 p.m., Kaffe 101, 171 S. BroadSATURDAY, FEB, 22 way, Coos Bay. 541-888-9728.

Professional Engineers and Sur- Lower Umpqua Flycasters, Fly veyors of Oregon Program 4:30- Fishing Expo 2014 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 8 p.m., Hales Center for the Per- Reedsport Community Charter School cafeteria, 2260 Longforming Arts, 1988 Newmark wood Drive, Reedsport. Special Ave., Coos Bay. RSVP for buffet presentations at 10 a.m., 11 a.m. dinner and program, $14.75. Call and 1 p.m. Raffles, displays, Ron Hoffine at 541-267-3128 or concessions. 541-269-2638 541-267-8413.

Langlois Library Friends Annual Book Sale 9 a.m.-4 p.m., LanTHURSDAY, FEB. 20 glois Lions Club Hall, 48136 FloSouthwestern Oregon Chapter of ras Loop Road, Langlois. Free the American Rhododendron book to every child. RefreshSociety Meeting 7 p.m., Coos ments served. Books $3 a bag Curry Housing Authority, 1700 after 3 p.m.

Monroe St., North Bend. FeaCoos Art Museum Member and tured: Mike Stewart on West Volunteer Luncheon 1-3 p.m., Coast species. Refreshments Little Italy Restaurant, 160 S. served. 541-267-4176 Second St., Coos Bay. dbeebe@coosart.org FRIDAY, FEB. 21 Washed Ashore Sculpting WorkArt Opening 5-8 p.m., The Artist’s shop 2-5 p.m., Harbortown Loft Gallery, Pony Village Mall, 1611 Virginia Ave., North Bend.

Featured: Watercolors by Carol Hanlin and photography by Dr. Ivaniski. Refreshments.

“Paul Robeson” 7 p.m., The Florence Playhouse, 208 Laurel St., Florence. Tickets are $15. Limited seating. www.showtix4u.com “Steel Magnolias” Opening 7 p.m., Little Theatre on the Bay, 2100 Sherman Ave., North Bend. www.ltob.net “Trip to Bountiful” 7:30 p.m.,

Confluence Festival noon-6 p.m., Under the Tent, 451 Winchester Ave., Reedsport. Beer, wine, seafood, music and craft vendors. Noon-3 p.m., TBA; 3:306:30 p.m., Worn Out Frets. Ages WEDNESDAY, FEB. 19 21 and older, $5 admission. 541Business Connection Luncheon 297-6073 Game Day 1-4 p.m., Coos Bay Fire Station, 450 Elrod Ave., Coos Bay. Bring a card or board game, dominos to play and your own snack or refreshment. 541888-5249 Lets Fall in Love Dance with the FloTones and the Yachats Big Band 2 p.m., Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St., Florence.

Admission is by canned food donation or cash contribution.

541-268-2047 Artists Reception 2-4 p.m., Pacific Park Gallery inside Pacific Coast Medical Park, 1957 Thompson Road, Coos Bay. Show features Charleston Debbie Olson, Paula Reis and Oregon Janne LaValle. chinookcharters@live.com “The Cemetery Club” Auditions

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Oregon Oath Keepers Coos Coun ty Chapter Formation 3-5 p.m., Coos Bay Fire Station, 450 Elrod Ave., Coos Bay. Join others committed to the oath they swore.

Zonta’s Annual Celebrity Dinner and Auction 6 p.m., The Mill Casino-Hotel, Salmon Room, 3201 Tremont, North Bend. Dinner, live music by The Young Bucs, dancing and auctions. Proceeds benefit scholarship programs. For more information, call Debbie Schade at 541-7566637 or email dschade2356@gmail.com.

“Hula from the Heart” 7-9 p.m., Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St., Florence. Tickets: $15 at www.eventcenter.org or 541997-1994.

“Paul Robeson” 7 p.m., The Florence Playhouse, 208 Laurel St., Florence. Tickets are $15. Limited seating. www.showtix4u.com “Steel Magnolias” 7 p.m., Little Theatre on the Bay, 2100 Sherman Ave., North Bend.

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GO! Outdoors theworldlink.com/sports/outdoors • Outdoors Editor George Artsitas • 541-269-1222, ext. 236

Near Newport, a new fishing dock and extra trout greet anglers at Eckman Lake NEWPORT — A new and improved fishing dock will greet anglers when they venture out to Eckman Lake to do a little trout fishing this spring.

Construction of a new dock was completed in January and will get a test run the week of Feb. 10 when the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife stocks the lake with more than 900 rainbow trout, including several dozen “trophy” fish weighing in at more than half a pound apiece. The fish were originally bound for Perkins, Alder and Dune lakes but were redirected because of low water levels at those lakes.

“This will be a good opportunity for anglers to come out and see their license dollars at work,” said Christine Clapp, fish biologist at ODFW’s Newport office.

“This is a first-class facility made possible by the hard work and initiative of the Central Coast Fly Fishers and funding from the Restoration and Enhancement Program.” The new dock replaces an old,

wooden structure that was deteriorating and became a safety hazard last summer.

The new aluminum dock was built by Ken’s Floatation Services Inc., of Oregon City, with $68,000 in funding from ODFW’s Fish Restoration and Enhancement Program and $10,000 from the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. The dock was installed in early January with the help of demolition volunteers, including members of the Central Coast Fly Fishers, Longview Hills Fishing Club, and First Baptist Church of Waldport, which hosts a youth fishing event at Eckman Lake every year in May. The dock is intended as a fishing platform but also provides temporary moorage for small watercraft. It is open year-round.

ODFW usually stocks Eckman Lake with trout two or three times a year. In addition to trout, the lake provides habitat for cutthroat trout, coho and largemouth bass. Another trout stocking at Eckman Lake is planned for the week of March 17.

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OUTDOORS D I G E S T For more information about trout fishing opportunities, please visit ODFW’s trout stocking page online www.dfw.state.or.us/.

Commission adopts Youngs Bay fishing closure SALEM — The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission today passed rules that establish a control zone at the mouth of Youngs Bay and prohibit recreational fishing from Aug. 1-Sept. 15.

The purpose of the closure is to reduce the interception of hatchery fish returning to the Youngs Bay commercial fishery.

The boundary is a line from the Warrenton Fiber seawall upstream through the green navigation buoys to the Astoria-Megler Bridge. Fishing will not be allowed south of that line or north of U.S. Highway 101 bridge over Youngs Bay. Regulations for fishing inside Youngs Bay remain under permanent rules, with fishing open during this time period.

The closure, along with several other changes to fisheries management, emerged during the 2012 process to restructure sport and commercial fisheries on the Columbia River. Senate Bill 830, passed by the 2013 Oregon State Legislature, directed the commission to create a closure area.

The commission also approved fish screening exemptions and fish passage waivers for two proposed hydroelectric projects on the Warmsprings Dam in Malheur County and on the Mason Dam in Baker County.

The commission is the policy-making body for fish and wildlife issues in the state. Its next meeting is scheduled for March 7, in Salem.

Lake County: ODFW seeks comments on a request to forego fish screening SALEM — The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking public comment on a request to forego fish screening

on a point of diversion on Muddy Creek, a tributary of Goose Lake in Lake County.

Comments are due by Feb. 26.

The water user on Muddy Creek applied for a water right through the Oregon Water Resources Department in December 2011. OWRD issued the water right permit in February 2013 with a requirement that the applicant provide screening at the diversion. The applicant has applied to ODFW’s Fish Screening Task Force to be excused from compliance with the screening requirement.

Muddy Creek originates west of Lakeview on the Fremont-Winema National Forest. Historically, the creek flowed unimpeded into Cottonwood Creek and then to Goose Lake. The applicant’s dam has impounded Muddy Creek since 1961, forming Muddy Creek Reservoir (locally known as Juniper Reservoir). The point of diversion for the water right permit is at the outlet of the dam.

In issuing the water permit, OWRD specified “The permittee shall install, maintain, and operate fish screening and by-pass devices consistent with current Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) standards.”

ODFW has completed surveys that show fish presence above and below Muddy Creek Reservoir, said Pete Baki, ODFW Fish Screening Program coordinator. In 1979 ODFW first sampled the reservoir in and captured eight redband trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) (four larger than 17 inches), 1,147 speckled dace, and one pit roach. The department also documented redband trout and larval lamprey ammocoetes above and below the reservoir in Muddy Creek in 2007. The larval lamprey were likely Goose Lake lamprey (Entosphenus sp.) and Pit-Klamath lamprey (Entosphenus lethophagus) – both endemic to the basin.

The water user may be excused from compliance by the Fish Screening Task Force when it meets Feb. 28, at the ODFW Headquarters, 4034 Fairview Industrial Drive SE, in Salem.

Members of the public can send written comments to or request additional information from Pete Baki, statewide fish screening coordinator at the address listed above, or by calling 503-947-6217.

Comments need to be received by Feb. 26.

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NEWS AND NOTES With all the local rivers low and clear, Garrison Lake may be the best option for anglers wanting to do a little fishing.

■ Lost Creek Reservoir also can be a winter trout hotspot and is the best bet for Rogue Valley anglers at this time. Trout to 18 inches have been caught near the dam recently. Willow Lake is also worth a try for trout anglers.

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FISHING Tenmile Basin: steelhead A few steelhead were caught in Tenmile Creek over the past week. A few steelhead have been reported in the Eel Lake trap, meaning fish are also in Eel Creek. Fishing in Eel Creek opened Jan. 1. In the Tenmile Basin, from Dec. 1 through April 30, anglers may keep one additional adipose fin-clipped steelhead per day for a total aggregate of three adult fish harvested daily.

Umpqua River: winter steelhead The South Umpqua is open for winter steelhead fishing. Steelhead numbers increase throughout January and February before peaking in March. Most hatchery steelhead return to the South Umpqua, so anglers interested in harvesting a hatchery fish will be most successful in the south. Fishing and boating will improve once rain warms up the water and provides more flow. Despite last week’s rain, the south is forecasted to drop fairly quickly.

However bank anglers may enjoy some good success.

Winchester Bay: winter steelhead Steelhead will be migrating up the Umpqua for the next several months. Most steelhead fishing in the lower, main and north Umpqua is catch-and-release since most of the fish are wild. Anglers wishing to harvest a hatchery fish should focus on the South Umpqua.

Loon Lake: rainbow trout, bass, bluegill Loon Lake has been stocked with more than 8,000 trout. The lake can also provide good fishing for crappie, bluegill and bass. Fishing is slow and both the BLM and resort’s boat ramps are closed.

Coos River Basin: Dungeness crab, bay clams, steelhead The water levels in the rivers of the Coos Basin have been low and clear. Anglers have been catching a few steelhead in and/or very near the tidewater sections of the rivers in the Coos Basin. The rain forecasted for this week should have bright steelhead on the move up the rivers. In the Coos Basin, from Dec. 1 through April 30, anglers may keep one additional adipose fin-clipped steelhead per day for a total aggregate of three adult fish harvested daily. Anglers wanting to fish the South Fork Coos River will need to pick up an access permit from the Weyerhaeuser Dellwood office.

Anglers have been catching rockfish and a few lingcod inside the lower end of Coos Bay. Best fishing is near the jetties and usually best around slack tide.

Crabbing in Coos Bay has been good with both crabbers from boats and docks picking up legal size crab. Best places to crab are from the jetties up to the BLM boat ramp off the North Spit.

In a cooperative effort including ODFW and OSU researchers, hundreds of red rock crabs have been tagged with a small blue “floy tag” in Charleston to gain an understanding of their growth, age, movement, popula-

HUNTING Wilson’s Snipe season is open and will continue until Feb. 16. There are good numbers of birds in the county presently. Look for these shore birds in the vicinity of flooded grass, marshes and areas in clear cuts where puddling occurs. They will be in these areas searching for invertebrates to eat. Remember that while hunting snipe is much like hunting upland birds, lead shot may not be used or possessed while hunting them. So use nontoxic shots when hunting snipe even if you find them in upland settings.

Cougar hunting is open. Hunters can expect an average year. Cougars are abundant throughout with indicators pointing to stable or increasing numbers. Hunting cougar is a challenge because these animals are very secretive, but harvest success is greatest adjacent to private land with high deer populations using a predator call.

Coyote populations are good in Coos County and they will often respond to calls. Calling coyotes in the coast range is challenging due to brush. Many landowners with sheep are complaining about losses of sheep to coyote predation. Hunters interested in hunting coyotes may find success in asking for permission to hunt private land where landowners are losing sheep.

REMINDER: Wolves and coyotes can look alike Most wolves in the state today are in northeast Oregon but a few have dispersed further west and south. Wolves are protected by state and/or federal law and it is unlawful to shoot them. Coyote hunters need to take extra care to identify their target, as wolves can look like coyotes, especially wolf pups in the mid-summer and fall. ODFW

appreciates hunters’ assistance to establish wolves’ presence in Oregon; please report any wolf sightings to ODFW using the online reporting system.

TRAPPING Bobcat and Gray Fox — Currently open. Healthy populations throughout western Oregon. Hurry, the last day of the season for these species is Feb. 28.

River Otter, Beaver, Raccoon — Currently open.

Healthy populations throughout western Oregon. The last day of the season for these species is March 15.

Mink and Muskrat — Currently open. Healthy populations throughout western Oregon. The last day of the season for mink and muskrat is March 31.

YOUR VIEWING PLEASURE Marine Mammals Seal and Sea Lion abundance in coastal waters around Coos County is high at this time of year, especially south of Coos Bay. At Simpson Reef, a heavily used haul out exists. From the look out, viewers can see California sea lions, Steller sea lions, harbor seals and elephant seals.

Do not approach seals and sea lions you may find on Oregon beaches. If you think an animal you find is, in trouble, contact your local ODFW office to report the animal or contact the Marine Mammal Stranding Network at 800-452-7888.

Waterfowl Waterfowl numbers are still high in coastal bays and marshes but, as winter storms occur and flooding develops in inland basins these birds will move to inland agricultural fields. As flooding occurs in these areas, high quality feeding opportunities become available. A birding tour on North Bank Lane and state Highway 42S will provide many opportunities to view waterfowl as they feed in these agricultural fields.

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tion size and fishery. Red rock crabs are native to Oregon and are found in only a few Oregon estuaries. If you catch a tagged red rock crab, please contact the ODFW Charleston office at 541-888-5515.

C l a m m i n g is excellent during low tides near Charleston, off Cape Arago Highway and Clam Island.

There are also good places to dig clams even on positive low tides in Coos Bay. Before any shellfish harvest trip, make sure to check the Oregon Department of Agriculture website for any updates.

Coquille River Basin: steelhead Water levels in the Coquille Basin have been low.

Anglers are catching a few fish on the lower South Fork Coquille in the deeper pools and also in the tidewater sections of the rivers. Bright steelhead should move up the rivers with the rain forecasted for this week. In the Coquille Basin, from Dec. 1 through April 30, anglers may keep one additional adipose fin-clipped steelhead per day for a total aggregate of three adult fish harvested daily.

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