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About The Siuslaw news. (Florence, Lane County, Or.) 1960-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 7, 2016)
SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2016 STEP 9 A MEETING TONIGHT TO FOCUS ON CATCHING WINTER STEELHEAD Chasing — and catching — the elusive winter steelhead will be the topic at tonight’s meeting of the Florence Salmon and Trout Enhancement Program (STEP). Dean Hendricks, co-owner of North Country Lures and Flies, will guide the member- ship through tips, locations and tackle setups. Annual Christmas Party December 7,8,9, 2016 2:00-8:00pm The group meets at 7 p.m. at the Elks’ Lodge in Florence and the public is invited to attend. A short business meeting will be held prior to the pres- entation. Hendricks plans to bring maps that will highlight good locations for both bank fishing and drift boat fishing for coastal rivers from the Elk to Bay Street Family Tyes 1421 Bay Street Florence, OR 97439 the Coquille, including Ten Mile, Yaquina, Alsea, Coos and Siuslaw rivers. He will also have a number of rods rigged up with differ- ent setups and talk about the use of attractants, including spinners, eggs and yarn balls. Being aware of safety issues is always a part of Hendrick’s presentations. In addition to the presenta- tion, Hendricks and wife, Pat, will bring lures and rods from their company to a sale table. During the business meet- ing, STEP will introduce the 2017 board of directors, voted in at the November meeting. The board includes: Ron Caputo, re-elected as president by the board; vice president Rick Samuelson; Hatchery Manager Terry Barrett; Bill Hennig, Tim Hansen, Mike Gomez, Roger Emigh, Jerry Barnes and Skip Rosenbalm. The group will also hear about plans to begin gearing up for the winter steelhead season, including the installa- tion of the steelhead trap at Whittaker Creek, hatchery updates and fishing reports. For more information, con- tact Caputo at 541-997-4961. Bell Choir performs for Advent, concert Dec. 10 541-997-2066 Florence’s Favorite Gift Shop AN UNFORGETTABLE GIFT FOR YOUR FRIEND OR RELATIVE WHO HAS EVERYTHING….. The Bell Choir will play every Sunday during Advent at the Presbyterian Church of the Siuslaw. It will also play with the Community Chorus on Saturday, Dec. 10, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 11, at 2 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church. Anyone interested in par- ticipating in the bell choir, directed by Jennifer Weier, can attend rehearsals on Mondays at 4:15 p.m. at the church, 3996 Highway 101. Contact the church office at 541-997-7136 for more information. COURTESY PHOTO Members of the Bell Choir rehearse for their performances this week- end at the Presbyterian Church. SANTA HOLIDAY PET FOOD DRIVE & Hair Salon Spruce Point invites the Community And their families to visit with Santa Bring in any dog or cat food and receive one FREE tan good through December 24 Friday, December 16th 1:00 – 3:00 pm All food will be donated to Oregon Coast Humane Society . We will be giving out Goodie Bags and serving refreshments (while supply lasts) Please contact Lisa or Annette for more information 541-997-6111 138 Maple Street • Florence 541-997-1844 "" !" Managed by Prestige Senior Living 375 9th St Florence, OR 97439 www.spruce-point.com GYPSY WIND CLOTHING CO. Rodger Bennett Photographer Stop by for coffee & cookies and pick up an ornament to help a local High School teen in need of necessities. Legacy Portraiture (541) 991-0777 1/2 block off Bay Street behind Bridgewater Restaurant 541-997-8526 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! 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 designed shawls) Old Town Florence 1780 Kingwood St. 541-999-5725 (except original rodger97439@msn.com Return gifts by Dec. 14 Best-Selling Author, Ellen Traylor, Owner/Publisher Entire Store 40% OFF CCB# 55030 16th Annual ʻTree of Givingʼ Christmas Clearance 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
