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2 B SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2016 Wildlife Commission to discuss sub-bag limits for rockfish The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission will meet Friday, Dec. 2, beginning at 8 a.m. at the ODFW headquarters building, 4034 Fairview Industrial Dr. SE in Salem. ODFW will live-stream por- tions of Friday’s meeting via Periscope on Twitter feed at twitter.com/MyODFW. The complete meeting agen- da and supporting materials are online at www.dfw.state.or.us /agency/commission/minutes/ 16/12_dec/index.asp. The Commission will receive a Director’s Report containing an update on ongo- ing analyses related to Columbia River Fisheries Reform policy, and will consid- er adopting rules to extend the transition period for the policy by one month (through Jan. 31, 2017). The Commission had been scheduled to consider rulemaking on the policy at the December meeting, but requested the extension to allow for more staff analysis and additional review by the Commission. The Commission is now scheduled to consider rulemak- ing on the policy on Jan. 20, 2017. The Commission also will consider proposed regulations for 2017 groundfish fisheries. Commercial and recreational groundfish fisheries are based on federal regulations and the Commission may adopt addi- tional or more conservative regulations. For the recreation- al angler, the proposed regula- tions would retain the seven marine fish bag limit but would: • Create a sub-bag limit of six black rockfish. • Remove the sub-bag limit for canary rockfish. • Add China/quillback/cop- per rockfishes to the sub-bag limit with blue/Deacon rock- fish and change the limit from three to four fish. • Remove the 10-inch mini- mum size for kelp greenling. • Require anglers to carry a rockfish descending device and use it when releasing most rockfish outside 30 fathoms. Other items to be considered by the Commission: • Appointment a new public- at-large representative to the Restoration and Enhancement Board. • Appointment of a new chair and hunter representative to the Access and Habitat Board. • Approval of expenditures of $103,885 for six enhance- ment project approved by the R&E Board in September. • An informational briefing on recent changes to the state’s Sensitive Species List resulting from a recent staff review. The changes will be posted on the ODFW website in December 2016. The Commission is the poli- cy-making body for fish and wildlife issues in the state. Public testimony before the Commission will be held first thing Friday morning, just after the adoption of temporary rules. Persons seeking to testify on issues not on the formal agenda may do so by making arrange- ments with the ODFW Director’s Office at least 24 hours in advance of the meet- ing. Contact the Director’s Office by calling 800-720-6339 or 503-947-604. Reasonable accommodations will be provided as needed for individuals requesting assistive hearing devices, sign language interpreters or large-print meet- ing materials. Individuals needing special accommodations can call 800- 720-6339 or 503-947-6044 at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting. N E W P O RT — S C U B A Santa, sparkling lights and an ocean of holiday cheer will greet visitors every weekend this December at the Oregon Coast Aquarium’s Sea of Lights celebration. Over half a million colorful lights and holiday decorations will surround visitors with the spirit of the season as they explore the aquarium after hours. Santa will be present every night of Sea of Lights until Christmas to pose for photos and note visi- tors’ Christmas wishes. This family- friendly event kicks off with a special celebra- tion on Dec. 2 and 3, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Admission to the first weekend of Sea of Lights is $2 with two cans of nonperishable people or pet food for the local food bank. item to donate. Sea of Lights will continue to illuminate the aquarium every following Friday and Saturday of December from 5 to 8 p.m., with the exception for Dec. 24. Admission is $10, or free with same day paid admission. “Sea of Lights is a fun way for the aquarium to give back to the community. There are few place to go see a big light dis- Sea of Lights will illuminate the Newport Aquarium each Friday and Saturday of December from 5 to 8 p.m. Entry is $10 per person with- out donation. Admission is free for aquarium members, but they are encouraged to bring an play on the central Oregon coast, and you can simultane- ously help stock the shelves of our local food bank,” said Lance Beck, Director of Marketing at the aquarium. This year’s Sea of Lights is presented by Walmart. Customers who spend more than $100 at Walmart’s Newport location since Nov. 21 will receive a voucher for one free admission to Sea of Lights at the aquarium. Offer valid while supplies last and certain dates are sub- ject to blackout. See store for details. Attendees using a voucher are encouraged, but not required, to make a food or toy donation. Join in the merriment this December at the Oregon Coast Aquarium, 2820 SE Ferry Slip Road, in Newport. The aquarium is open every day, except Dec. 25, this winter from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information visit www.aquarium.org or call 541- 867-3474. GYPSY WIND CLOTHING CO. Rodger Bennett Photographer Gifts for Wondering Eyes CCB# 55030 • Books • Journals • Gift Cards Look for our Holiday Gift Cata log arriving in your mailbox soon! 16th Annual ʻTree of Givingʼ ready November 28th. Stop by for coffee & cookies and pick up an ornament to help a local High School teen in need of necessities. Books by the Bay Legacy Portraiture (541) 991-0777 541-997-8526 Old Town Florence 1/2 block off Bay Street behind Bridgewater Restaurant PORT HOLE PUBLISHING We are your gift giving headquarters 179 Laurel Street, Suite D FLORENCE LET US PUBLISH YOUR BOOK PORT HOLE BOOKS PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Volunteers Gift Shop 77567 Hwy. 101 • GARDINER Open Monday - Friday 10am-4pm NEW-USED-RARE! WE HAVE IT ALL! Best-Selling Author, Ellen Traylor, Owner/Publisher 541-999-5725 DONATE NOW! Maximize your donation by donating to Cars for a Cause by Dec. 31st. We accept cars, trucks, RVs, boats & motorcycles CALL NOW! •Helps those in need in Lane County • Charitable donation •We do all the paperwork St. Vincent de Paul 2315 Hwy. 101 • Florence • 541-997-8460 Looking for a unique gift this holiday season? Gift Certificates for the Florence Events Center To purchase – simply drop by the box office Monday to Friday between 541-997-8412 ext. 209 Sotheby’s, eBay Master Dealer and Appraiser for Discovery.com portholebooks.com • portholepublications.com $10 off regular price rodger97439@msn.com 1875 Sherman Ave., North Bend 541-756-1215 1780 Kingwood St. All Sweaters... PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Volunteers Christmas Gift List Toys • Books Clothing Houseware Furniture Gift Certifi cates St. Vincent DePaul’s 2315 Hwy 101 541-997-8460 Open Daily 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM 715 Quince St * Florence, OR * 541-997-1994 Gift Certificates are good for redeption for any ticketed show at the FEC for one year from purchase. Always the perfect gift! 10% Off Anything in our gift shop! TARNISHED THREADS features unique handmade gifts, vintage Santas and a variety of handmade candles, soaps, and jewelry! 790 North Bayshore Drive Coos Bay, OR 97420 541-297-1928 V O I C E Y O U R O P I N I O N ! • Write a Letter to the Editor: Editor@TheSiuslawNews.com. CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK ‘Sea of Lights’ to brighten Oregon Coast Aquarium with spirit of season
