SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2015
Time to renew city
business licenses
Florence business licenses
are valid through the end of
the calendar year from the date
of issuance. In November of
every
year,
the
City
Recorder’s office issues busi-
ness license renewals for each
permanent business.
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Decking the halls
These business license
renewals are due by Dec. 31 of
each year.
All renewals received on or
before Dec. 31, 2015, will be
allocated a $10 business
license credit toward their
2017 business license renewal.
Oh, How
We Miss
You Son!
CHANTELLE MEYER/SIUSLAW NEWS
Siuslaw Public Library
hosted a gingerbread
decorating party on
Saturday, Dec. 12.
More than 200 chil-
dren and their fami-
lies frosted pre-
assembled graham
cracker houses and
added chocolate,
hard candy, cereal,
coconut flakes and
other goodies.
Children’s Librarian
Gayle Waiss said that
the event is a favorite
every year. “Fifty-
eight kids and fami-
lies were here in the
first 10 minutes,” she
added.
Edmund L. Bower
12-19-58 to 2-05-04
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Highway 101 & 35 St.
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Artistic Visions Exhibit submission deadline extended
The deadline has been
extended to Dec. 31 for artists
to submit 2-D, photography
and 3-D art pieces to the FEC
for the Artistic Visions Award
Show.
The artwork will be on
display from Jan. 5 through
Feb 1.
Three out-of-town judges
have been selected for this
show, each one respected in
their field of expertise in 2-D,
3-D and photography artworks.
A cash prize of $150 will be
awarded for first place in each
category, along with honorable
mention ribbons.
Each artist may submit up to
three pieces of art, and all
pieces must be for sale. A non-
refundable fee of $20 per work
must be sent with the entry
form.
Reproductions of original
artwork (ink-jet prints, etc.,
with the exception of photogra-
phy) are not eligible.
All artwork must be hand-
delivered to Gallery One at the
Florence Events Center on
Monday, Jan. 4, between 9 a.m.
and noon.
A reception for artists, their
family and friends, and the
community will be held Jan. 9,
between 2 and 5 p.m., with
awards presented at 2:30 p.m.
Applications are available
on the FEC website at www.
eventcenter.org, or come to the
FEC office during regular
hours to obtain the necessary
forms.
Florence Area Chamber of Commerce
announces Holiday Light Display winners
Many homes and business-
es have brought quite a
sparkle
throughout
the
Florence area this holiday
season with extraordinary
displays.
The Central Lincoln PUD
and the Florence Area
Chamber of Commerce
brought back the Florence
Holiday
Light
Display
Contest this year. They
awarded several community
members and businesses for
their outstanding effort.
According to Chamber
Event Coordinator Sherri
Bollinger, “Old Man Winter
delivered up some rather
blustery weather as our team
of judges set out Thursday
evening.”
The team visited the resi-
dential and commercial loca-
tions entered in the contest.
After braving the ele-
ments, the team announced
that the residential winners
are:
• First
Place:
Terry
Anderson, 04742 Sea Breeze
Lane
• Second Place: J.R. Gray,
1072 Eighth St.
• Third Place: Simone
Moore, 84367 Clear Lake
Road.
The commercial winners
are:
• First Place: Premier
Landscaping and Yard Care,
812 Quince St.
• Second Place: Edwin K
Bed and Breakfast, 1155 Bay
St.
• Third Place: TR Hunter
Real Estate, 1749 Highway
101.
Winners received first,
second and third place prizes
of $250, $150 and $100
based on overall impression,
theme and variety of display.
A list of the decorated
locations is available for
those interested in a tour at
www.florencechamber.com.
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
DECEMBER 19
DECEMBER 20
DECEMBER 21
DECEMBER 22
DECEMBER 23
DECEMBER 24
DECEMBER 25
Windy
with Rain
Periods
of Rain
Periods
of Rain
Cloudy,
Possible
Rain
Rain
Possible
55°F
50°F
52°F
46°F
49°F
40°F
47°F
38°F
49°F
30°F
WEDNESDAY THURSDAY
t ank You Florence for a wonderful year
and your continued support!
Last minute unique gift s and Gift Certifi cates are
always avaiable for the gardener on your list.
HOLIDAY LIGHT SHOW
Cloudy,
Cloudy
with Showers with Showers
50°F
47°F
51°F
47°F
begins nightly 5pm-10pm
(weather permitting)
Drivers should check the tire pressure of
the spare in the trunk.
Best viewing is from small parking lot behind Keri’s Dune Café.
Tune to 97.9fm. Sit back and enjoy the approx. 50 minute show.
Make sure your tires are operating safely and efficiently.
Call or come in today for your FREE Tire Check!
812 Quince St.
Paul Potter - Owner
541-991-6804
WRITTEN WARRANTY ON ALL REPAIRS
OLCB#8947
www.PremierYardCare.com
www.FlorenceScapes.com
NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY
NAPA CAR
CARE CENTER
CALL 541-997-5049
4515 HWY 101 NORTH