ODFW >< Spotlighting Help >>>

When was the last time you legally went >< SPOTLIGHTING >< for Deer ???   (It’s probably better if we discuss that in private !~~!~!)

As you can see, our ODFW Wildlife Friend, Doug Cottam presents us with a truly unique opportunity to do so >>>>>>

Please consider his Spotlighting Invitation & Contact our New Ops. Officer, Don Sarver if you have an interest in being a Deer Spotter ( No Rifles, please !! ) >>> Don’s EM Address is ( sharidon@msn.com )

Thanks in advance for giving this fun opportunity a Shot !~!~!           THE HOOK

 

---

From: Douglas Cottam [mailto:douglas.f.cottam@state.or.us]
Sent: Monday, November 29, 2010 1:29 PM
To: Derek Wilson; John Spangler; Robert Buckman
Cc: Christine M Clapp; Jason Kirchner
Subject: Spotlighting Help

 

Spotlighters!:

I could definitely use your help with spotlighting.  I have spoken with John and Bob a little bit, but I wanted to put the details in this e-mail.

I would like to try and get the spotlighting done before Christmas, bucks start losing their antlers around then and become hard to identify.  Even though this season we are particularly interested in the fawn ratio, it is important to identify does from bucks.

With the past summer’s growing season, many fawns appear large and healthy making their identification hard again this winter.  Look for the short nose and take your time figuring them out.

If you did a route this past summer, do the same area again.  As usual, 15 adult deer classified is what we strive for; 20 classified adults is max we need from a route (you can go home or go somewhere else and start again if you hit 20 adults).  I will need additional help (more routes done if you have the time) to make up for Tami’s loss.

Since you are all experienced at this, taking along a volunteer would be helpful instead of doing these together, but that is your choice.  Christine has gone out with Tami and is experienced: Greg Torland, Barry McPherson, David Welch have offered help.  Or if you have someone else you would like to ask that is fine as well.  I have 2-3 volunteers in the Valley that can help me with the east side routes.  I will also ask Dave Wagner to help me up north and if he is unavailable, I will ask David Welch.

Equipment needs and coordination are my biggest logistic concern.  If your trucks have been able to adequately do the job in the past (without blowing fuses) great.  I have two sets of alligator clip, fused extension wires that connect to the vehicle battery you can use as an alternative.  I have spotlights and will organize the equipment on Wednesday of this week.  So what I really need is an idea of when and if you can go out so I can make sure you have the equipment you need.  This week’s storm looks rough enough that deer surveys may be a waste of time, play it by ear.

I have attached an electronic form of a data sheet as well as a list of summer 2010 routes (starting points).  It is not yet complete as to who did what, but it will help remind you of what we tried this summer.

Thanks

Doug Cottam

District Wildlife Biologist

North Coast Watershed District

Newport Field Office

541 867-0300 ext 250

541 867-0311 fax

 

Webmaster says....

Sorry for recent web difficulties. We've put this temporary design in until we can get some time to square away the problems. The normal design evidently follows the time of day in changing colors from daylight to night time. We had not anticipated that ... the result was black letters on a black background... Hard to read.

RT

LVH FC MEETING & EVENT SCHEDULE for DECEMBER 2K10

LONGVIEW HILLS FISHING CLUB

 

MEETING & EVENT SCHEDULE >< FOR >< DECEMBER  2K10

 

2   December   Thursday      MONTHLY BREAKFAST MEETING   (9 AM at the Agate Beach Café)

 

This Breakfast should prove to be a fun experience for all >< What we hope to do is have Saint ReCouperator (aka Ron Thomas) & his lovely wife Jacky join us as our Special Guests >>> We have a little surprise in store for The Saint !!!    

 

As an added treat >< Electric Bill Furgason has agreed to give us the “Short Version” of his recent French Connection Adventure !!!!  If Bill does not usurp all of our time, we may even get Some Fishing Reports >< This is definitely a “Don’t Miss Meeting” >><< We’ll save a place for Ya !!!!

 

4   December   Saturday      THE ANNUAL >< OREGON CIVIL WAR >< FOOTBALL GAME   (In Corvallis at 12:30 PM on ABC)

 

This should prove to be one of The Best Sporting Events of The Year. I know we have some Very Loyal BEAVER & DUCK FANS in The Club >>>>> So, suffice to say >>>> May the Best Team Win the Bid for the BCS National Championship Game !~!~!

 

7   December   Tuesday      PEARL HARBOR DAY  

 

A Very Special Day in our Countries History >< We are fortunate, that a small number of Vets are still with us.

 

11  December   Saturday     BEVERLY BEACH LITTER PATROL    (9 AM Muster at the LVH Club House)

 

Once again >< Our Beach Mistress (aka Ellie LeMaster) is putting out “The Call” for all of our Beach Patrollers to Muster Up for our 4^th Quarter Beach Patrol. We will meet at the LVH Club House & Car pool down to Beverly >< Remember <> Dress Warm , Stout Shoes, Gloves & Buckets, etc. >><< The Biker (aka Don Sarver) would appreciate 1 or 2 folks giving him a hand conducting a Quick Bag Check on Big Creek, at the conclusion of the Beverly Run. This should not take long & Don will supply the necessary bags, etc.     Thanks in advance …..

 

15  December  Wednesday   2K10 >< SALMON DERBY ENDS >< At Midnight !!!!     (The 2K11 Derby will begin on 1 January)

 

This will bring to an end our 2K10 Salmon Derby >< As we speak, it’s looking like Kevin McCarthy is currently “The Lead Dog” with a 35 lb Nookie <> Brian Hudson & Tom Simpson are hard on his heels with 8 other Anglers also in pursuit  !!!   We will publish the Final Results as soon as the Derby Closes & Do the Winner & Mascot Presentation + Salmon Pins for All successful Anglers at our 6 January 2K11 Breakfast Meeting.

 

16  December  Thursday      CHRISTMAS GATHERING & JOE LONGO AWARD PRESENTATION   (9 AM at the LVH Club House)

 

You All are invited to attend this Very Special Annual Christmas Gathering >> This should really get you in the True Holiday Spirit << We are delighted to recognize CASEY DECKARD as our 2K10 JOE LONGO AWARD WINNER. We are doubly pleased that Casey will be joined by his lovely wife Kelly & their 2 children, Kaiden & MaKennah >><< As always, we will have some fun things to nibble on & Some of the Best Coffee on the Coast  >>>>  Keep The Christmas Spirit Alive & Be sure to join us for this Special Annual Holiday Event ……..

 

25  December  Saturday     CHRISTMAS DAY 

 

We sincerely wish you & your family a Most Enjoyable Christmas Season & a Very Happy New Year  >>>>>>        THE HOOK

 

     

 

  

SCHOONER TRAP REPORT ( 26 November 10 )

SCHOONER FISH TRAP REPORT   for    Friday, 26 November 2K10

 

Hello to All >><< Consider this our “Black Friday” Trap & Shopping Report >>>>>>> A little wet for Shopping >< No Fish >< Trap was Relatively Clean >< Water Temp about 42 degrees >>>>  (55 miles R/T)

 

On the Up Side >< The “Ladies of The Elk” made their presence known today, along the Schooner Creek Road >< No Bulls, but lots (About 35) of Ladies were in residence along the creek >><< One of the Ladies was Sporting a rather Handsome Collar, but it didn’t Match Her Shoes !!!

 

One of the additional highlights of our Run Today, was listening to Electric Bill regale us with his French Connection Stories >><< You have got to hear about one the Great Lunches he & Kathy enjoyed & their 2 Tire Blow Out at 130 K   !~!~!

 

On the Downside >< Bud was not able to get his GPS / SPOT Machine to Hook Up today !?!?? >>>>>>>

 

On that note >< We headed back to The Barn >>>>>> JCS for Team Furgason

NEW LEFT KNEE DEPARTMENT & Other Stuff >>>>>

THE NEW LEFT KNEE DEPARTMENT >< STATUS REPORT >>>>>>> 23 November 2K10

 

Just In from our Dear Friend >< RON THOMAS >< Let’s continue to hold Ron & Jacky close until we get him back on his pins !~!~!

 

Special Thanks to All of Ron & Jacky’s many LVH Friends >< Who have been & continue to be so Helpful >>>>  

 

We all remain optimistic, that we can have them both as Guests at our December FC Breakfast Meeting >>>> THE HOOK

 

---

From: Ron Thomas      Subject:  NEW LEFT KNEE DEPARTMENT & Other Stuff >>>>>

 

(A reply to John Spangler about my knee. Sharing it with all of you)

 

John,

 

Whenever I undertake something I always seem to find the hardest way to do it and so this infection seems like just a normal sequence of events. Just keep plodding and eventually it will all work out. 

 

There is a nagging dull ache just enough to forestall sleep and make any position I find myself in uncomfortable. For those minor oweees we have invented low dose oxicondone which works after a fashion.

 

Mostly, I miss chasing around the nurses because I'm not fast enough... Since Ben Davi is a nurse he is probably quite relieved that this is so don't you think?

 

Ellie has taken on a lions share of shopping for us and she brings good stuff like cherry pie and ice cream all Dr. recommended items used to cure infections. If you wanted a good friend you would sure find it hard to find a better one.

 

Jim Rose has made deliveries of ice on an almost daily basis because the therapist is intent on giving the knee frostbite. Perversely, I enjoy inflicting a bit of pain on that joint in retribution for all that it has done for me. I had a water valve that needed to be closed to keep outdoor plumbing from bursting pipes. Jim took care of that for us.

 

In our community there seems to be an unending supply of good Samaritans... 

 

I'm well you all and on the mend.
Ron Thomas

 

ODFW FishWorks Newsletter Fall 2010

Hello Friends >><< Just In from ODFW <> Thanks for the send, Alan >>>>>>> THE HOOK

 

---

From: Alan Canfield

Subject: ODFW FishWorks Newsletter Fall 2010

 

Here's a newsletter from the STEP Program that has a number of interesting articles, including one on the restoration of Mann Lake. Alan

Please find attached the Fall 2010 issue of the Fish Restoration and Enhancement (R&E) and Salmon and Trout Enhancement Programs (STEP) newsletter FishWorks.

 

 

Debbi Farrell

Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife

R&E / STEP Programs Assistant

3406 Cherry Avenue NE

Salem, Oregon 97303

(503) 947-6211

Debbi.L.Farrell@state.or.us

 

SCHOONER TRAP REPORT ( 22 November 10 )

SCHOONER FISH TRAP REPORT       for       22 November 2K10

 

First it Rained > Then <> It Blew > Then <> It Frizz > Then <> It Snew !~!~!       

 

All in All >< It was just a typical Winter Trap Run > Very Cold <> Water Temp 41 degrees < Unfortunately, No Fish, but the trap had a very heavy accumulation of Leaf Debris. Electric Bill & Bud made short work of clearing the trap & Then we pulled for The Barn !~!~!   (55 Miles R/T) >>>     

 

JCS for Team Furgason   

THE FRENCH CONECTION >>>>>>>

THEY ARE BACK <> !! <> The FURGASON’S ARE HOME >>>>>

 

Yep >< Electric Bill Furgason & his lovely wife Kathy have safely returned to LVH after spending the last month in France.

 

They were able to Hook Up with Bill’s son Chris & Have many adventures touring & visiting areas of the French & German Countryside, that were reflective of Kathy’s ancestry.

 

I have no idea if Bill got a French Fishing License ??  However >< Electric Bill promises to provide us with a full accounting of their International Escapades at our upcoming December FC Breakfast Meeting >>> You don’t want to miss this one ……… !~!~!~!

 

WELCOME HOME >< Bill & Kathy >>>>> THE HOOK >< For all of the LVH FC Gang

 

 

2011 CCFF Officers and Directors

Just In from our Central Coast Fly Fisher Friends >< Thanks Alan for the send >>&<< Congratulations to all of them >>>>  

 

We look forward to working with all of you, as we proceed into The New Year >>>>>>>> THE HOOK >< For the LVH FC Gang

 

---

From: Jeanne and Alan Canfield

Here's the complete and corrected list of 2011 CCFF Officers and Directors, all of whom are Board Members.

CCFF 2011 Officers and Directors

President, John Sanchez

Vice President, Jack Maitlen

Secretary, Jeanne Canfield

Treasurer, Alan Canfield

Directors:

Mark Aiassa

Wally Flanagan

Paul Schrader

Mac Andrew

Mike Flaming

Mike Samples

Tom Peck

 

Butch Minich

Chris Maitlen (New Member)

Our thanks to each for stepping up and helping the Central Coast Fly Fishers continue to provide a welcome place for us to learn more about, and participate in, our common interest of fly fishing.

Alan

IT'S OFFICIAL >>>>>> 18 November 2K10

 

LVH Fishing Club Board Members >< for >< 2K11 >>>>>>>> (Effective 1 January 2K11)

 

Congratulations to all of the New FC Board Members who were elected, by unanimous consent, at our General Membership Meeting today >>>

WAYNE HILL >< President

 

LARRY DALE >< Vice President

 

DON SARVER >< Operations Officer

 

FRANK STOUT >< Administrative Officer

 

BARB DUDLEY >< Public Affairs Officer

 

 

This is a wonderful group of Club Officers that will be taking the Club into the New Year…….

 

That said >< It is up to each of us, as members, to meet our responsibilities by staying involved in the Club’s Activities & Supporting these fine people >>>>>>                     THE HOOK

A JAMES RAY UPDATE >>>>>

JAME RAY UPDATE & Some Other Good News from Alaska >>>>>>>

 

Hello Folks >><< Here is the latest >< Compliments of 1^st Lady >< Regarding some Wonderful News from our Dear Friend James Ray & his lovely family  >>>

 

---

From: Barbara Dudley
Subject: Casey (Joe Longo Award Winner)

 

Thought you all might like to read this from James.  I sent him an e-mail.  I would like to forward this info in a blast to the fishing club, please.

Barb

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: James Ray <jdmray@hotmail.com>To: barbdud@gmail.com

Barb,
 
Lovely to hear from you!  Although Sarah and I are having a great time here in Alaska, we too wouldn't mind if if we got back to Oregon!  I miss you all at LVH and often wonder what projects you are up to these days and how the new STEP Biologist is doing.
 
I have some important news to share with you which I would love you to share with everyone else; Sarah gave birth to our first child 3 weeks ago!  So I'm now a father of a gorgeous little girl:  Hazel Jane Ray - 8lb 6oz  She has been around for 3 weeks, but we've been so busy getting used to the new world order that I haven't had much time to send out pictures.  I've attached a picture and I will send an album soon.
 
I think it is wonderful LVH has decided to honor him in this way.  I have been able to speak with Casey numerous times over the last year and have been amazed at how he has responded to such and awful situation.  He has always been an inspiration and this situation just shows his true colors.

Give my regards to 'the boys' !!!
 
Best,
James

 

 

COMMUNITY SERVICE TO OUR COMMERCIAL FISHERMEN >>>

Hello Friends >< Just wanted to let you know our Good Friend, Dean Fleck, is “Doing Good & Avoiding Evil, Mostly”   !~!~!

 

Englund Marine, here in Newport, will be Hosting a 2 day Water Safety Course, for our Local Commercial Fishermen >>>

 

This Valuable Training Course is being sponsored by the Oregon Crab Commission & the Alaska Marine Education Association >< Additional support will be provided by our Local US Coast Guard Friends.

 

Participants will be learning how to use “The Gumby Suit” >< May Day & Distress Signaling >< Emergency Fire & Flooding Actions >>>

 

Let’s Give Englund Marine & Brother Fleck a Big >< ATT’A BOY >< For providing this Outstanding Community Service >>>> THE HOOK   

LVH FC > 2K10 < JOE LONGO AWARD WINNER (1 November 10)

The Longview Hills Fishing Club is Very Pleased to Announce >>>>>

 

 

MR. CASEY DECKARD << As our 2K10 >< JOE LONGO AWARD WINNER

 

 

Casey’s Nomination was approved by Unanimous Consent of the Membership, at LVH FC Breakfast today. Casey sets the bar very high, for all of us, with his exemplary display of Heroic Courage & Fortitude >< By way he confronted & overcame the Many Significant Medical Challenges he had to face over this last year.

 

He still has some miles to travel, for a full recovery, but it is our intent to encourage that direction & progress by inviting Casey & his Family to attend our 16 December Christmas Gathering, at which time, it will be our pleasure to Honor Him, as The Recipient of our Joe Longo Award for 2K10.

 

 

To that end >< You All are invited to join us & be a part of Our Annual Christmas Gathering >>>>>>>

 

*** We’ll Leave The Light On for You !!! >>>>>>>>>    THE HOOK  

 

 

AYYYYY!!

see more Gifs

THE NEW KNEE DEPARTMENT !!!

THE NEW KNEE DEPARTMENT & Some Other FC Stuff >>>>>>>>

 

Hello Friends >< I have it on Very Good Authority (Actually, I purloined it out of THE VIEW !!) >> That <<> Our FC Pal Ron Thomas will be getting a NEW KNEE & the Warranty Period will begin, on the 8^th of this month.

 

That is Very Good News, in as much as we are trying to Invite Ron & Jackie to join us for our 2 December FC Breakfast Meeting. Ron as you know continues to be our LVH Web Master & In that capacity, has faithfully supported, over these last 6 years, our FC Site on the LVH Blog.

 

It seems like a little recognition, after 6 years, is in order >< So >< It behooves us all, to put Brother Ron on Our Angel List & Encourage Him to recover sufficiently, so that He & Jackie can be our Special “December Breakfast Meeting” Guests !~!~!~!  >>>>>>>>>>>    THE HOOK

Details on the Celebration for Tami & Her Family >< Saturday .. 6 November 2K10

CELEBRATION of LIFE > for > TAMI WAGNER >><< See the enclosed detailed information provided by Doug Cottam >>>      

>>> 6 November 10 >< At the Eden Hall in Gleneden Beach >< 1 PM to 5 PM

LVH FC will have a presence at this event. If you would like to go with us >< Please Muster at the LVH Club House, on Saturday, at 12:45 PM >< We will form Car Pools up to Eden Hall, in Gleneden Beach.

If you wish to stay on into the 5 o’clock hour, it might be best if you planned on driving separately. In any event, we will be delighted to have you join us >< As a show of Support for Tami’s Family >>>>>> THE HOOK

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________    Subject:     Details on the >><< Celebration for Tami    

             
        To the Many Friends of Tami Wagner & Her Family >>>>>>>  Here   are the details for our celebration for Tami.       

        The   event will be held Saturday November 6 from 1-5 pm at the Eden Hall in  Gleneden Beach  which is south of  Lincoln City and north of Newport.   The attached document has a   Google map link and a list of places people can stay around Eden Hall.     Eden Hall has special memories for Dave and Tami.   It is about 4 blocks   from the ocean and next to  Gleneden    Beach State    Park.   Please RSVP (it would help a lot) if   you can so we can estimate the amount of food and drink that we need to   provide.    

        Anybody who would like to help or has suggestions, please   contact Doug Cottam  Douglas.f.cottam@state.or.us     or Dan Avery  dan.j.avery@state.or.us       We need folks to help put together a photo scrap book, organize and responding   to donations for the celebration, and possibly set up and tear down at Eden   Hall.       

               
       Donations in any amount would be very welcome to help defray   the costs of the celebration.     Any money over the costs of the   celebration will be donated to the Casey Deckard Funds at local banks (           Umpqua Bank and West Coast Bank in Waldport).    

               
  We hope to see you there           .    

           
       Doug Cottam    

      District Wildlife Biologist    

     Newport Field Office