The World Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014
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Holiday music returns to Egyptian Theater TIM NOVOTNY The World
COOS BAY — After a three year exodus, holiday music is making a return to the Egyptian. The 40th annual Sounds of Christmas Concert, which had been forced to flee the Egyptian Theatre when it closed in 2011, will once again take place in the historic theater on December 13. Lee Littlefield, after playing the organ at the First Presbyterian Church of North Bend for the last few concerts, will be back at the pedals of the Mighty Wurlitzer. She will, as usual, have the wonderful power behind Wilbur Jensen’s brass Ensemble right by her side.
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Lee Littlefield, left, and Wilbur Jensen are getting ready for a renewal of the annual Christmas Concert at the Egyptian Theater in Coos Bay. After several years of no concert due to the theater closure, they are resuming once again.
Littlefield and Jensen have been playing this concert together since it began in 1974. The theater opened its doors for the free concert back then, sold some popcorn, and started filling seats. It has never looked back. “At times we had this theater have to turn away audiHalo ences,” Jensen said, with a smile. “You know, (there are) 2# bag EA. over 700 (seats). We even did it two days one time.” Part of the draw is that there are some highly skilled musicians performing wonderfully creative pieces of music, inside one of the great acoustic auditoriums on the South Coast. It also features the return of a truly historic musical instrument to the local holiday scene, as the Mighty Hass Green Wurlitzer pipe organ is also going to be back in business. “This is just a miracle that, thanks to Paul Quarino and EA. FOR his expertise, that we still have (the Wurlitzer),” Jensen said. Quarino, who helped revitalize the organ over a decade ago, has been back at work getting it ready for the concert next month. “He is a specialist,” Littlefield chimed, “and he will have the organ in tip-top shape.” Roseburg While the musical proficiency is a big part of the reaso many people keep coming back to enjoy the show, son CONTAINERS FOR 25# bag both musicians think there is something at work that speaks to our soul and our Christmas spirit. Our 10+ winter seasonal beers “I think it is tradition,” she said. “And, a lot of people are here!! Along with local wine actually come from out of town to hear our concert and selection for Thanksgiving.
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then they like to do Shore Acres Holiday Lights. We’ve gotten buses that have come for that kind of scenario.” For Jensen, it is the American heartland on display on the West Coast. “We are keeping the tradition of Christmas and the Christmas spirit alive. I think it is a great blend of brass with an organ that is unequaled, no other one like it in the whole state, and the fact that we have preserved, and worked so hard to preserve, the Egyptian we now have a site worth seeing in and of itself.” Both say they believe that last reason is reason enough to come out this year. “The community rallied and the Egyptian Theatre Preservation Association worked its tail off to coral all that energy and here we are,” Littlefield said, as she glanced around the building. “I personally think it is a feel good opportunity to join with all of the community members, and they are all here, young and old, and it is also nice that, since we have been closed for three years, that a new tradition will start for some young kids who haven’t been able to come in for that reason. “It’s audience participation, it’s cheery. It just makes you feel good.” The concert is free, although donations to the Egyptian Theatre Restoration Fund will be accepted. The concert starts at noon on Dec. 13, and concessions will be sold.
Santa to arrive by tug at the boardwalk COOS BAY — The Coos Bay Downtown Association invited Santa to Coos Bay on Friday, Nov. 28. He accepted the invitation and is expected to arrive 55:30 p.m. at the Coos Bay Boardwalk via a tug boat provided by Pacific Tug Company. Spotlights are encouraged. Coos Bay’s Mayor Crystal Shoji will welcome Santa then light the Christmas tree. Bay Area Teen Idol contestants and the mayor will lead the crowd in singing Christmas carols. There will be storytelling, holiday music, snacks and more. Join the fun and sing along while you have a cup of Farr’s True Value hot apple cider. Santa then will lead the crowd to the Egyptian Theatre, where he will listen to children’s Christmas wishes and provide opportunities for parents to get a picture. The movie “Elf,” sponsored by Bay Appliance, will begin at 7:30 p.m. Rather than an admission fee, moviegoers are asked to bring a pair or two of new socks rolled into snowballs to toss during fight scene in the movie. All socks collected will be donated to local homeless shelters. For information about Santa Claus’ arrival to downtown Coos Bay or for other holiday activities happening in downtown, visit the Coos Bay Downtown Association website at www.coosbaydowntown.org.
Santa to visit Empire EMPIRE — Santa Claus is coming to Empire and children of all ages are invited. Cheer Santa as he arrives in his fire engine. Santa will light the tree and then he will listen to Christmas wishes. All boys and girls receive a special present. The fun starts at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, at the corner of Newmark Avenue and Wall Street. This special event is sponsored the Empire by Coalition, Star of Hope and the city of Coos Bay.
COQUILLE — This year’s theme for Christmas in Coquille is “Build a Snowman in Coquille.” Although events center on Dec. 5-6, some attractions will continue throughout the season. Christmas Tree Lane: Have a charity or fundraising project for which you want to make money? Bring a decorated artificial Christmas tree to the Coquille Community Center on Friday after Thanksgiving. The trees will be on display until after the Christmas in Coquille event, at which time bidding will end and winners will be contacted. For more information, contact Fran Capehart at 541-396-5131. Eagles Craft Bazaar: The bazaar will be held in the community center’s large auditorium Dec. 5-6. Vendors can register at 541-3964456. Light Parade display: Dec. 6 at the corner of First Street and Central Boulevard. New animals will be on display, along with a Christmas trees with decorations by children. Light Parade: The parade will begin at 6 p.m. Dec. 6 on Central
Boulevard at 10th Street and will end at the Community Center, where Santa will be available for pictures, cookies and hot cocoa in the small auditorium. For additional details, contact Coquillle Police Department at 541-396-2114. A f t e r t h e p a r a d e : In the Coquille Community Center’s small auditorium, 4-H will offer holiday craft projects for kids, and musicians will perform. At 7 p.m. in the large auditorium, there will be a drawing for a Lladro Nativity scene to benefit the Coquille Carousel. Carousel volunteers will give demonstrations. The Coquille Valley English Hand Bell Choir, the Coquille High School band and the Myrtle Point high school band will perform. G i n g e r b r e a d V i l l a g e : The Gingerbread Village will be on display Nov. 24-Jan. 1 at Whitney’s Arcade, 44 W. First St. Coquille Valley Art Center: The center will host an open house 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 6 at 10144 Highway 42. Extended store hours: Many stores will extend their hours Dec. 5-6.
Holiday Open House at Coquille Valley Art Center COQUILLE — If you are looking for that unique gift or want to watch artists in action, the annual Holiday Open House at Coquille Valley Art Center will be 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6. Members of Coquille Valley Art Center will be demonstrating their craft. There will be a wide variety of artistry for sale — original paintings and prints, handmade jewelry, cards, a large selection of pottery, crafts and fiber arts. The popular raffle gift baskets will be on display through Dec. 6 when the winners are drawn. Seven baskets are filled with original art items and other contributed items by CVAC members. Refreshments will be served.
The Art Center is located at 10144 Highway 42, just a mile and 1⁄2 southeast of Coquille. For more information visit them on Facebook or stop by 10 a.m-3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Contributed photo
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NORTH BEND — The Carol-Lons Handbell Christmas Concerts will be at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, at Faith Lutheran Church, 2741 Sherman Ave., in North Bend. The Carol-Lons
Handbell Choir is under the direction of Jannell Conner. The choir will perform traditional Christmas carols and upbeat holiday selections. Special guests will include The Happy Five polka band with Eileen Schaefers and
Peggy Christiansen on clarinets, Steve Krajcir playing trumpet, Steve Simpkins on trombone and director, Dan McGraw playing tuba; and Carol Stepleton and Gary Wolgamott performing vocals. Admission is free.
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Classes & Workshops Master gardener class deadline coming MYRTLE POINT — The Coos County Extension Service is offering a 10-week master gardener training course. The first class meets 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 8. Master gardeners are volunteer educators who share safe, effective gardening practices with the community through plant clinics, garden seminars and involvement in plant sales and community booths. Training for the program comes through OSU professionals and local experts who offer research-based information to help gardeners, or wanna-be gardeners, increase their gardening enjoyment and knowledge. On the agenda are classes on soils, compost, plant diseases, botany, entomology, bees and much more. Training participants will receive a copy of Sustainable Gardening: the Oregon and Washington Master Gardener Handbook, plus detailed handouts. To become an OSU Extension master gardener volunteer, participants must attend all the training sessions, pass an open-book exam, and volunteer 60
hours of service to the community from mid-March through the end of October. Cost of the 10-week training is $150, $50 of which is refunded upon completion of the program requirements. Half of the training sessions will be held in Coos Bay, at the South Coast ESD office on Teakwood Avenue, and the other half will be held at the Extension Service office in Myrtle Point. Those interested in particular topics, but not in taking the full training, may attend classes on a drop-in basis. Cost for individual classes is $10 per half day, or $15 for both the morning and afternoon sessions. Class size is limited, so early application is recommended. Request an application packet by calling the Extension Service at 541-572-5263, ext. 240 or 299, or visit http://extension.oregonstate.edu/coos and click on Master Gardener Training 2015. Applications must be received by Dec. 12. For more information contact Coordinator Cindy Peterson at 541-5725263, ext. 299.
Give the gift of learning about art
COOS BAY — Looking for a gift idea or maybe something fun for kids to do this winter? Play into Art with Geraldine Sundstrom children’s art class series begins at 12:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9. Class size will be limited to 12 kids ages 6-12. The series will continue every Friday through Feb. 13 at Coos Art Museum. Registration deadline is Jan. 1. Cost for the series is $110 or $90 to Coos Art Museum members. A limited number of scholarships are available for eligible children. Registrations are accepted online at www.coosart.org. For more information regarding classes or scholarship eligibility contact the Art Education Dept. at 541-267-
SATURDAY, NOV. 22 Zentangle Class 10 a.m.-noon, Coos Art Museum, 235 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay. Class size is limited for teens and adults all skill levels. Cost is $35 to CAM members and $40 to others. Register at 541-267-3901.
MONDAY, NOV. 24 Library2Go Ebook Workshop 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Coos Bay Public Library Cedar Room, 525 Anderson Ave, Coos Bay. Valid library card, email address, and wireless device with network accessibility required. Info: 541-269-1101.
TUESDAY, NOV. 25 Stress Management Class 6-8 p.m., BAH Community Health & Education Center, 3950 Sherman Ave., North Bend. Register online at bayareahospital.org
3901 or sldonaldson@coosart.org. Each workshop explores an element of drawing through creative play. ■ Workshop 1: Goin’ Fishing — Students will use rulers, string and paint to explore lines. ■ Workshop 2: Skydiving — Is an exploration of viewpoint and perspective. ■ Workshop 3: Forts — More perspective with fort building. ■ Workshop 4: Draw Me Dress Up — Kids bring dress up clothes and model. ■ Workshop 5: May I Take Your Order — Composition drawing. ■ Workshop 6: Kids Choice — Students select favorite activities.
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COOS BAY — The Coos Bay Public Library offers a free monthly Job Assist Computer Lab, noon-2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, at the library in the Myrtlewood Room. This is for you if you’re looking for work, filing unemployment or simply need access to computer software for creating resumes and cover letters. If you want assistance filling out an online application or need technical support help is available on first-come, first-served basis. There are a limited number of computers, but participants are welcome to bring their own laptops. There will be no formal lecture, but staff will be available if you need assistance, run into problems or have questions. The requirement is that your need for a computer is work related. For more information, call 541-269-1101 or visit http://bay.cooslibraries.org/calendar.
Learn about new gadgets COOS BAY — Coos Bay Public Library will host another Gadget Expo, a free introduction to some of the latest and most popular electronic tablets and e-readers, on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 10:30-11:30 a.m., in the Coos Bay Public Library’s Myrtlewood Room. With all the devices flooding the market, it is difficult to decide which to buy. This event is intended to help individuals choose the best device for their needs. The Gadget Expo will cover some of the basic features and specifications of tablets and e-readers. Participants can handle devices and explore basic functions. A variety of tablets and e-readers will be available including iPads, Kindles, and more. Call 541-269-1101 for more information.
Movies Big Hero 6 2D — PG • Pony Village Cinema: S-T: 12:00, 12:45, 2:45, 3:30, 5:30, 6:15, 8:10, 8:55 • Redwood Cinema: S-Su: 1:00, 4:00; S-Th: 7:00
Birdman — R • Pony Village Cinema: S-T: 12:10, 3:05, 5:55, 8:45
Dumb and Dumber To — PG-13 • Pony Village Cinema: S-T: 12:05, 1:15, 2:50. 4:00, 5:35, 6:50, 8:25, 9:30
Fury — R • Pony Village Cinema: S-T: 2:30, 8:35
Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 — PG-13 • Pony Village Cinema: S-T: 11:30, 12:20, 2:25, 3:20, 5:20, 6:20, 8:20, 9:15 • Redwood Cinema: S-Su: 1:00; S-Su, Th: 4:00; S-Th: 7:00; W: 2:00
Interstellar — PG-13 • Pony Village Cinema: S-T: 11:35, 1:05, 4:50, 5:40, 8:30 • Redwood Cinema: S-Su: 3:20, S-W: 6:40; W: 2:00
John Wick — R
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Maze Runner — PG-13
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• Pony Village Cinema: S-T: 11:45, 5:50
Penguins of Madagascar — PG • Redwood Cinema: W: 2:00, 7:00; Th: 4:00, 7:00
St. Vincent — PG-13 • Pony Village Cinema: S-M: 12:15, 2:55, 5:25, 8:00; T: 12:15, 2:55 Pony Village Cinema, North Bend: 541-756-3447 Redwood Cinema, Brookings: 541-412-7575
SATURDAY, NOV. 22 Holly Jolly Craft and Bake Sale 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Cartwheels Preschool, 2741 Sherman Ave., North Bend. 541-269-9141 Mary’s Decorative Painters & Friends Holi day Bazaar 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 1290 Thompson Road, Coos Bay. Partial proceeds support scholarships for women. 19th Annual Langlois Holiday Crafts Fair 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Langlois Lion Hall, Floras Loop Road, Langlois. Lunch available 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Old Town Marketplace 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 250 First St. SW, Bandon. Farmers and artisans on the waterfront. Nature Film: Life of Birds 1-3 p.m., South Slough Interpretive Center, 61907 Seven Devils Road, Charleston. Film shown on a big screen, popcorn provided. Call to register 541-888-5558. The Nutcracker Ballet 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., Hales Center for the Performing Arts, 1988 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay. Presented by the Dance Umbrella for South Coast Oregon. http://www.dusco.org The Beauty of Song: Singers of Inland Isle 4 p.m., Heather Hill Therapy Center, 92651 Heather Lane, Coos Bay. Tickets $15, $10 for students available at Old World Antiques. 541-267-6742
The Fab Four Ultimate Tribute 6 p.m. and 8 p.m., The Mill CasinoHotel, 3201 Tremont, North Bend. Tickets $15 at Ko-Kwel Gifts. Live Music with Daniel and The Blonde 7-11 p.m., 7 Devils Brewing Co., 247 S. Second St., Coos Bay. The Boombox Babes Performance 711 p.m., Eagles Lodge, 510 Greenwood Ave., Reedsport. Prime-rib dinner 5-7 p.m. and cake auction for scholarship fund 6 p.m. 541-361-0043 “12 Angry Jurors” 7 p.m., Marshfield High School Drama Lab, 10th and Ingersoll, Coos Bay. Limited seats available. Adults $8, students and seniors $5. Call 541-269-6668 or allisonb@coos-bay.k12.or.us.
SUNDAY, NOV. 23 Native American Ceremony “Our Spiritu al Earth Blessings” 10 a.m., Unity By the Bay, 2100 Union Ave.,, North Bend. 541-751-1633 Old-Fashioned Jam Session 5 p.m., Halfway Tavern, 59576 Halfway Road, Coos Bay. 541-267-5933
MONDAY, NOV. 24 Festival of Trees Decorating Party 4 p.m., The Mill Casino-Hotel Salmon Room, 3201 Tremont, North Bend. Travel Night with Tim Palmer 7 p.m., Bandon Public Library, 1204 SW 11th St., Bandon. Palmer’s book “Field
Guide to Oregon Rivers.” Refreshments served.
TUESDAY, NOV. 25 Bingo 6:45 p.m., Masonic Lodge 140, 2002 Union Ave., North Bend. Refreshments available. Gold Coast Men’s Chorus Christmas and Beyond 7:15-9:15 p.m., Marshfield High School chorus room, 10th and Ingersoll, Coos Bay. Men’s four part harmony for the holidays until Dec. 27. Reading music not required. 541-808-4597
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 26 Preschool Storytime 11 a.m., Reedsport Branch Library, 395 Winchester Ave., Reedsport. Stories and crafts. 541-2713500
THURSDAY, NOV. 27 Holiday Lights Season Opening 4-9:30 p.m., Shore Acres State Park, 89309 Cape Arago Highway, Charleston. Refreshments and displays in the Garden House. Parking is $5. Visit www.shoreacres.net for the entertainment schedule. 29th Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner noon-3 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 123 Ocean Blvd., Coos Bay. Sponsored by the Ecumenical Food Cupboard, local churches and local businesses. Transportation or home delivery, call 541-267-4410.
FRIDAY, NOV. 28 Old Town Marketplace 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 250 First St. SW, Bandon. Farmers and artisans on the waterfront. Holiday Lights 4-9:30 p.m., Shore Acres State Park, 89309 Cape Arago Highway, Charleston. Refreshments and displays in the Garden House. Parking is $5. Visit www.shoreacres.net for the entertainment schedule. Santa’s Coming to Downtown 5:30 p.m., Coos Bay Boardwalk, US Highway 101 and Anderson Avenue, Coos Bay. Santa and Mayor Crystal Shoji arrive by water courtesy of Pacific Tug Co., Bay Area Teen Idol contestants will lead Christmas Carols. After lighting the tree, Santa will lead kids to the Egyptian Theatre to watch “Elf.” Bring new socks to use as snowballs.
SATURDAY, NOV. 29 Shop Small 10 a.m. Downtown Coos Bay. Hosted by the Coos Bay Downtown Association. Participating merchants will be listed at www.coosbaydowntown.org Wings & Things 4-H Holiday Craft Fair 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Coquille Community Building, 115 N. Birch, Coquille. All vendors are 18 and younger. Holiday Open House 10 a.m-4 p.m., Prestige Property Management, 1810 Monroe St., North Bend. Featured: Thirty-One and Scentsy products. 541290-7673 Old Town Marketplace 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 250 First St. SW, Bandon. Farmers and artisans on the waterfront. Small Business-Saturday Sale 10 a.m-4 p.m., South Slough Interpretive Center, 61907 Seven Devils Road, Charleston. Proceeds go to FOSS Bookstore and the
reserve. 541-888-5558 Nature Film: Bears 1-3 p.m., South Slough Interpretive Center, 61907 Seven Devils Road, Charleston. Film shown on a big screen, popcorn provided. Call to register 541-888-5558. Holiday Lights 4-9:30 p.m., Shore Acres State Park, 89309 Cape Arago Highway, Charleston. Refreshments and displays in the Garden House. Parking is $5. Visit www.shoreacres.net for the entertainment schedule. Bandon Tree Lighting — A Night of 1,000 Lights 5:30 p.m., Oldtown Bandon. Festivities begin at 3 p.m. 541-297-2342 Black & White Dance 7:30 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall, state Highway 42S and Ohio, Bandon. Hosted by Bandon Oregon Ballroom Dance Association. Family event, $3 donation. Dress in Black, white or gray. 541-332-7053
SUNDAY, NOV. 30 St. Andrew’s Day Celebration 2 p.m., Egyptian Theatre, 229 S. Broadway, Coos Bay. Live music, refreshments, the St. Andrew story, and feature film, “Local Hero.” Holiday Lights 4-9:30 p.m., Shore Acres State Park, 89309 Cape Arago Highway, Charleston. Refreshments and displays in the Garden House. Parking is $5. Visit www.shoreacres.net for the entertainment schedule. Old-Fashioned Jam Session 5 p.m., Halfway Tavern, 59576 Halfway Road, Coos Bay. 541-267-5933
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Hot springs offer warm respite from winter SALEM (AP) — If there’s a better way to escape the rainy day blues than a dip into the magic waters of Oregon’s hot springs, I’ve yet to experience it. Geothermal activity creates pools of relaxing glory that are particularly welcome when the temperatures dip and the rain falls across the mountains. The hot springs in the Beaver State vary considerably. Some are wild outposts with naked hippies running around, others are pricy retreats and some are littleknown secrets. To keep hot springs an enjoyable experience, it’s important that visitors not trash them. There’s a disturbing history of people acting poorly at hot springs in Oregon and ruining it for everyone else. Remember, while clothing might be optional, acting like a jerk is not. Wait your turn, clean up after yourself and enjoy the soothing waters. Here’s our round-up of the best hot springs in Western Oregon, including five public destinations and four private resorts (where prices aren’t as bad as you’d expect). For more information, see books such as “Touring Washington and Oregon Hot Springs” and “Hiking Hot Springs in the Pacific Northwest: A Guide to the Area’s Best Backcountry Hot Springs.”
PUBLIC HOT SPRINGS These hot springs are located on land managed by the U.S. Forest Service. While generally cheaper than private hot springs, they often have larger crowds on weekends and nudity. The Associated Press
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A rustic bathhouse at Bagby Hot Springs in the Mount Hood National Forest about 70 miles east of Salem.The hot springs in the Beaver State vary Perhaps the most beloved hot springs in Northwest considerably. Some are wild outposts with naked hippies running around, others are pricy retreats and some are little known secrets.
Oregon is reached on a beautiful trail through old-growth forest 40 miles southeast of Estacada. The hike is 1.5 miles (3 miles round-trip) and leads to the main bathhouse and surrounding cabins. As you hike up, steam rises from the ground as the 136-degree hot springs flows down the hill and into tubs that range from hollowed logs to whiskey barrels. Located off Britenbush Highway 46, the hot springs are open all year but snow sometimes blocks access in winter. A $5 fee is required.
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Directions: From Detroit, follow Britenbush Highway 46. Turn left onto Forest Service Road 63 for 3.5 miles, then turn right onto Road 63 for six miles to the parking lot and trailhead. Note: The hot springs is more commonly reached from Estacada, via Highway 226. However, Highway 226 is currently closed from mile post 31 to 36, meaning a major detour is required to reach Bagby. Note: Snow usually makes Highway 46 impassable by late November or into December.
MCCREDIE HOT SPRINGS Located just off Highway 58 in the recreation corridor heading to Willamette Pass east of Eugene, McCredie Hot Springs is open year-round and features a large 15by-20 party pool along with quieter rock-lined pools. Temperatures range from 95 to 105 degrees and the pools sit alongside Salt Creek. You can access the quieter pools, on the south side of the creek, either by crossing the creek or on a different access trail (see directions). Swimsuits are rare and truckers often stop here. So, leave your modesty at the car door. Many great activities beckon nearby, including Salt Creek Falls, Oregon’s second tallest waterfall, 10 miles up the road. Directions (main parking area): From Eugene, follow Highway 58 east to milepost 45 and 46. There is a sign pointing to McCredie Station Road. The parking lot is next to the sign, on the right.
Directions (south side pools): Continue a short distance up Highway 58 to Shady Gap Road, cross the creek on a bridge, go right and park at the first wide spot. A 0.3 mile path leads to the south shore pools.
DEER CREEK & COUGAR HOT SPRINGS This duo of hot springs along the McKenzie River was described in detail by Statesman Journal contributor and noted Oregon author William Sullivan last week, but it wouldn’t make sense to have a breakdown of hot springs without them. The smaller and arguably more pleasant of the two is Deer Creek Hot Springs, a free collection of pools along the literal banks of the McKenzie River. At high water, the springs sometimes wash out, especially in spring. The trail to the hot springs is short but the pool only has room for half a dozen people. A more popular and larger destination is Terwilliger Hot Springs, which are usually known as Cougar Hot Springs due to its proximity to Cougar Reservoir. A fee of $5 per person is required. Hike a half-mile trail to the reservoir’s short and a stair-stepped series of hot spring pools, which have room for dozens. There have been some issues with falling rocks here, and recently some of the upper pools were closed, though the lower pools remain open. Directions (Deer Creek): To find Deer Creek from Salem, take Highway 22 past Detroit 32 miles, go right at the Santiam Y junction for 3 miles, veer left onto
BONNEVILLE HOT SPRINGS Legend has it that Native Americans traveled to these healing waters up to 10,000 years ago. Whether or not this is true — and how much healing power can be had in these waters is up for debate — what’s not is that Bonneville Hot Springs makes a nice stop on the Washington side of the gorge. A 25-minute soak and 25-minute wrap goes for $30 to $40. Directions and info: bonnevilleresort.com.
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This photo taken Sept. 27, 2012, shows one of the massive wood bridges along the trail to Bagby Hot Springs in the Mount Hood National Forest about 70 miles east of Salem. The hot springs in the Beaver State vary considerably. Some are wild outposts with naked hippies running around, others are pricy retreats and some are little known secrets.
Highway 126 toward Eugene for 14 miles, and turn right on Deer Creek Road across a McKenzie River bridge. Park on the far side of Deer Creek Road’s bridge and hike down to the left (downstream) 200 yards to the hot springs. Directions (Terwilliger/Cougar): From Eugene, follow Highway 126 to between mileposts 45 and 46. Turn south at a “Cougar Reservoir” pointer onto paved Auderheide Drive 19. After half a mile, at a fork, keep right to stay on Auderheide Drive 19. Then continue another 7 miles to the Terwilliger Hot Springs trailhead on the right. Parking is a few hundred yards farther up the road, on the left.
UMPQUA HOT SPRINGS Whether you’re finishing a mountain biking trip on the North Umpqua Trail’s famed Dread and Terror section, or just exploring the waterfalls of this beautiful Southern Oregon canyon, Umpqua Hot Springs always makes for a great stop. Swimwear is not common so, as always, prepare for a naked buttock or two. Two trails begin from the Umpqua Hot Springs Trailhead. One leads up the beautiful Dread and Terror section of the NUT, while the other crosses the river, turns right and heads up a steep but short trail to a collection of small hot spring pools. If you go midweek, there’s a fair chance you’ll have a pool to yourself but on weekends this is less likely. On the drive-in, make sure to check out Toketee Falls, one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Oregon. Directions: From Interstate 5 in Roseburg, take Exit 124 for Oregon Highway 138. Follow signs for Diamond Lake through downtown Roseburg and follow Highway 138 east for 59 miles. At milepost 59, turn left onto the
Toketee Lake turnoff (Forest Road 34) and proceed 2 miles up the paved road. Then turn right onto gravel Forest Road 3401 (Thorn Prairie Road) and follow it two miles to a large and obvious parking area on the left.
PAY-TO-SOAK RESORTS Not everyone enjoys soaking in the nude or the sometime raucous and crowded atmosphere at public hot springs. If so, consider a few of these resort pools with pay-tosoak systems. Many are actually quite reasonable.
BELKNAP HOT SPRINGS A concrete swimming pool sits along the Mckenzie River and an upscale lodge. The 102-degree riverside swimming pool is open 365 days a year, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Pay $7 for an hour or $12 for the full day. There are tent sites, cabins and RV sites to rent as well. Directions and info: belknaphotsprings.com.
BREITENBUSH HOT SPRINGS This wonderful local spot northeast of Detroit is a favorite among Salem residents and those seeking to unplug. The Meadow Pools are lined in smooth river rocks and four spiral hot tubs offer varying temperature. Day use is offered for $15 to $28 per adult. Reservations must be made in advance by calling 503854-3320. Directions and info: breitenbush.com.
CARSON MINERAL HOT SPRINGS This resort is actually on the Washington side of the
Coos County lakes/ponds: trout Bradley Lake, Saunders Lake, Powers Pond, Middle Empire Lake, and Butterfield Lake were all stocked last month with fall “trophy” trout. Anglers are having the best success catching trout fishing PowerBait near the bottom. A few anglers are catching trout by casting small spinners or spoons. Coos River Basin: Dungeness crab, bay clams, trout, salmon Trout season in the Coos Basin rivers closed Oct. 31. Trout season will open again in the end of May 2015. The wild coho season is open in the Coos Basin until Nov. 30. The daily bag limit for wild (unclipped) coho is one per day and two for the season. Crabbing in Coos Bay has been decent for boat crabbers. The best crabbing has been near the jetties but crabbers are getting legal-size crab all the way up to the BLM Boat Ramp. Clamming 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. Coquille River Basin: salmon, trout Trout season in the Coquille Basin rivers closed Oct. 31. The wild coho season is open in the Coquille Basin until Nov. 30. The daily bag limit for wild (unclipped) coho is one per day and two for the season. Garrison Lake: rainbow trout, cutthroat Early morning or late afternoon is the most productive. Boat anglers will want to keep an eye on the weather and fish the lake when there is no wind. Access for bank anglers is best at the 12th Street boat ramp, Arizona Street, or along the foredune accessed through Tseriadun State Park. Garrison Lake is located in the middle of Port Orford. Boat anglers are reminded to clean all aquatic vegetation off their boats and trailers before heading home to help control the spread nonnative plants and animals. Loon Lake: rainbow trout, bass, bluegill Loon Lake has been stocked with nearly 8,000 trout. The lake is also providing good fishing for crappie, bluegill and bass. The boat ramps are closed for the season.
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Columbia River Gorge, in the small town of Carson, along the Wind River. After a chilly day rafting or kayaking the Wind or White Salmon, consider a quick stop here for hot springs baths that go for $20 to $25 for a 25-minute soak and 25 minutes in a hot towel. Directions and info: carsonhotspringresort.com.
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Sixes River: Chinook Chinook are scattered throughout the river. Lower flows are making for tougher fishing conditions. Tenmile Basin: yellow perch, coho salmon Yellow perch are biting on nightcrawlers or jigs tipped with a worm in Tenmile Lakes. Yellow perch will be concentrated in big schools in deep water. Sometimes anglers need to try several spots before finding the bigger fish. There are lots of smaller yellow perch that anglers have to sort through to catch enough keepers for a meal. Some of the keeper yellow perch are over 12 inches long. Anglers have been catching bright coho trolling spinners from the County Boat Ramp to Rocky Point and also in the upper arms of South Tenmile Lake. The wild coho season is open in Tenmile Lakes until Dec. 31. The bag limit for wild coho in Tenmile Lakes is one wild coho adult per day and a total of five wild adult coho for the season in aggregate with other Northwest and Southwest Zone waterbodies. Anglers are also allowed one wild coho jack per day. Winchester Bay: Chinook, fin-clipped coho The wild coho season in the Umpqua closed Oct. 2. Now only fin-clipped adult and jack coho can be retained as part of the daily salmon limit. Harvest information for other basins will be posted regularly on the ODFW website. Success and effort by bank anglers at Salmon Harbor, Half Moon Bay and Osprey Point is slowing down. Most salmon have already moved upstream. Fishing for bottom-
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HUNTING Duck and goose season in the goose Southwest Zone and duck Zone 1 opened Oct. 11. Canada goose numbers appear to be good in the local area so hunting for them should be good. Hunters will find these birds will be attracted to green grass. The flocks are generally habitual about where they go to feed during the day. So, scouting for these areas is beneficial for hunters. With the onset of stormy weather duck numbers appear to be improving. However, rain has caused flooding in agricultural lands in Coos County. This appears to have caused birds to scatter to some extent. As the season progresses waterfowl numbers should continue to build. Elk populations and bull ratios are at or above management objectives in many units in the local area. Hunters will find that as hunting pressure occurs elk will move away from roads and
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into more secluded locations such as un-roaded creek drainages. Still hunting places with low road densities or behind gated roads where access is allowed is the best method to score on a bull. While elk use clearcuts extensively for feeding, hunting pressure will cause them to become more secretive and less likely to be found during daylight hours there. Elk hunters who will be hunting units in Coos County and the western portion of Douglas County need to be aware that access may have changed for some private lands. Hunters need to contact landowners to ensure lands are open even if the hunter has hunted there in past years. Don’t assume private land is open, check to make sure that it is. Grouse and quail seasons continue. This summer was a good one for grouse and quail production. Broods seemed to have survived well. However, the past several years of poor survival for these young birds has resulted in populations that are low and that will need several good years of reproductive success to rebound. Hunters will find the best hunting for both quail and grouse on closed roads on public land. Grouse will generally be found near streams and quail will generally be found neat ridge tops, with the exception of Valley quail, which are usually found near agricultural lands. General bear season continues thru Dec. 31. Bear populations are robust in much of Coos County and offer opportunities for hunting. Due to the time of year and rain black berries are in low abundance and bears are no longer concentrating on them. Many landowners are complaining of bears damaging apple and other fruit trees. With landowner permission good hunting for bears can be found around isolated orchards. With the cooler, wet weather occurring, bears will not be active for much longer.
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