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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2016 Testing ing is the best way to combat this.” The new free testing serv- ice has been in effect at the Peace Harbor walk in clinic since Friday, Nov. 18. Yandel said, “Any new infection is concerning, but especially when prevention programs are not in place. We want to make sure this cluster of new infections does not grow.” from 1A Tyler Boyet, HIV Alliance Prevention Manager, said, “The first step to stopping new HIV infections is mak- ing sure everyone knows their status. The issue right now is that the people who are spreading the infection may not know they have it. Increasing access to test- 7 A Registration begins for 11th annual Nativity Festival Do you have a cherished nativity scene that you put up each year in December to begin your Christmas sea- son? Would you be willing to share it for a few days to help others catch the true meaning of Christmas and bring joy into their lives? The Florence Nativity Festival Committee is seek- ing community and coastal members who would like to participate in this year’s fesit- val, which will be held Dec. COURTESY PHOTO 2, 3 and 4, from 1 to 6 p.m. Nativity scenes like these will be on display for three days in each day. Displayers from past years December. The public is invited to share their own. Business from 1A Hannigan said, “When you shop local, the money stays in our community, rather than going to another community. It’s trickle down, or trickle around.” Saturday is also the Florence Holiday Festival in Old Town. It runs from 3:30 to 6 p.m., and many area busi- nesses will have extended hours to accommodate holiday shoppers. Santa Claus will arrive on a Siuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue fire truck, and there will be free hot cocoa, hot apple cider, hay rides and music. Florence Mayor Joe Henry will light the Christmas tree at Siuslaw River Interpretive Center on Bay Street. Chamber volunteers and Florence Public Works crews finished putting up decorations and installing lights in Old Town last weekend. Chamber Events Coordinator Nancy Pearson said certain volunteers, such as Kelly Hansen and Tia Allen, helped get businesses in Old Town interested in Small Business Saturday to coincide with the festivities. “We eat down there, we play down there, we shop down there. I want every store, every business (involved). I’m really excited that it’s inclu- sive,” Pearson said. are invited to return, and all nativity sets, large or small, are welcome. The festival takes place at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints’ build- ing, 2705 Munsel Lake Road. It is open to the public and is free of charge. Contact Vickie Kennedy at 541-997-7404 or by e-mail at vdkennedy54@gmail.com for registration information if you are a new participant or have other questions about the festival. Florence Area Chamber of Commerce has a whole list of holiday deals and specials businesses and restaurants are offering at www.florence chamber.com/event/florence- holiday-festival/. “People come to Florence for our dunes and our Old Town. We have a full resource to draw people here,” Hannigan said. “Once they’re here, we want to get them around town.” Pearson agreed. “Yes, go to your big stores. You know what your kids want for Christmas, but you also know what we have in Old Town and around town. That’s the whole point of Small Business Saturday,” she said. “I could be visiting some of these stores, and definitely dining out this weekend,” she added. Besides preparing for a full holiday season of events, the chamber is also looking for volunteers for 2017 commit- tees. Committee members are needed for the annual Siuslaw Business Awards in February, the 110th Rhododendron Festival in May, the annual Fourth of July fireworks and celebration and the 10th annu- al Rods ’N’ Rhodies in September. “We’re wanting to start get- ting committees together before events start happening,” Pearson said. Tower no appeals filed within the 12 days after the decision and the application is now in the process of obtaining a building permit.” Verizon has two years to complete the project from the date of the approval by the county. from 1A and vegetation. The colors suggested are light blue or gray, and green. Lane County Public Information Officer Devon Ashbridge said, “There were Holiday Open House Store-wide Sales 541-997-3160 351 LAUREL STREET Refreshments… Fun…Drama… www.TheSiuslawNews.com DENTURE SERVICES INC. Stop by and start the holiday season with us! WE ARE OPEN 4 DAYS A WEEK LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED Here to serve your denture needs: FOLLOW US FOR THE LATEST NEWS /S IUSLAW N EWS ❘ @S IUSLAW N EWS WWW .T HE S IUSLAW N EWS . COM Dentures Partial Dentures Immediate Dentures Implant Dentures Relines and Repairs Monday-Thursday 10am - 2 pm 524 Laurel St. 541-997-6054 FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY William Foster LD Sherry, Offi ce Manager November 25, 26 and 27 Open until 5pm. Relines and Repairs Same Day PURPLE PELICAN ANTIQUE MALL 478 Hwy 101 541-997-2220 Financing: Citi Health Card 12 Month no Interest BOOKING APPOINTMENTS FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON! ENTER YOUR PET NOW! 1751 12th Street, Florence - Saturday, 9am-5pm 541-997-2726 Open Monday Next to Papa Murphy’s Until December 1st Siuslaw News 148 Maple • P.O. Box 10 Florence, OR 97439 We’re looking for the cutest critters to compete in our photo contest! Pet Photo Contest Mail-In Entry Form Take a Shot at Our Petacular Grand Prize: Your Name: _________________________________ The Winning pet will be the “Cover Pet” in our Winter special section, Pet’s Name: _________________________________ the Ultimate Pet Guide Phone: ____________________________________ Pet’s Breed: ____________________Age:________ Email: ____________________________________ PLUS will win: __Check Enclosed Make Check Payable to: The Siuslaw News A PET’S WAG BAG __V/MC/D#_______________________________ * Prize may not include items from contest sponsors * Pets that have won in the past are not eligible to win. Let us cater to your pets! Daily • Weekly • Monthly and “play dates” Open 7 am - 7 pm Daily (after hours available) 24-Hour Caregiver on Site - Licensed and Insured 4370 Hwy. 101 North • In the Florence RV Complex (next to Bi-Mart) - Shot Records Required 541-590-2466 Contest sponsored by these businesses: Here’s the Scoop on How to Enter… 1. Email your photo to klibby@thesiuslawnews.com. There is a $5 processing fee, we will call you for payment. 2. The most photogenic pet will be selected by our panel of judges. 3. All pets and the grand prize winner will be featured in the December 3rd issue. 4. You may also enter by mail. Simply fi ll out this contest form, and send it and payment along with a labeled photo of your pet to: Village Grooming 4981 Highway 101 - Florence North of Fred Meyer, across from Munsel Lake Rd. 541-305-5411 Call for Appointment (541) 902-7622 4456 Hwy. 101 • Florence, OR 97439 35 years experience 1726 HWY 101 ACROSS FROM A&W RESTAURANT 541ͳ590ͳ3485 FACEBOOK.COM/DIRTYDOGFLORENCE Oceanside Veterinary Hospital Open Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00 1739 West 22nd St. - Florence exp.____________ PLEASE NOTE, IF YOU WISH TO HAVE YOUR PHOTO RETURNED, PLEASE INCLUDE A SELF-ADDRESSED STAMPED ENVELOPE WITH YOUR ENTRY. Kathy Arnold, Master Groomer John C. Bachmann, DVM Lindsey A. 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