SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2017
Awards
from 1A
Florence’s Future First Citizen.
Waggoner said, “I am so
humbled to have this honor and
I am blessed to call Florence my
home.”
City Lights Cinemas was pre-
sented the “Stu Johnston”
Business of the Year Award.
Co-owner Michael Falter
said, “It was a spectacular
evening for Florence. I was hon-
ored to be a part of it.”
Boys and Girls Club of
Western Lane County received
the Nonprofit Achievement
Award.
Board President Michael
Pearson brought many in the
audience — and himself — to
the brink of tears as he shared
the struggles and triumphs of the
club’s Cinderella-like recovery
from almost insurmountable
challenges. He credited the phil-
anthropic generosity of John
and Patricia Hardison and the
club’s current leadership with
saving the club.
The Innovation in Business
Award went to Friends of the
Florence Events Center
(FEC), in part for the creative
and profitable FEC 20th
anniversary Dancing with Sea
Lions fundraising event
throughout 2016. Under the
direction of FEC Marketing
Specialist Jennifer Connor,
the project raised more than
$60,000 for Friends of the
FEC.
Hoagland Properties was
awarded the Excellence in
Customer Service award for
the local and national recogni-
tion the company’s two
hostelry properties, River
Town Inn and Old Town Inn,
have received for customer sat-
isfaction.
The Curb Appeal Award was
given to Lovejoy’s Restaurant
and Tearoom.
Friends of the Florence Events
Center — Innovation in Business
PHOTOS BY JACK DAVIS/SIUSLAW NEWS
(Above) Jean Hefty wins the
Distinguished Service Award
for her years of volunteering.
(Left), Lisa Walter-Sedlacek
accepts the Community Car-
ing Award for Laurel Bay
Gardens.
Laurel Bay Gardens co-
owner and former First Citizen
Lisa Walter-Sedlacek accepted
the Community Caring Award
for her business. Laurel Bay
Gardens also provided willow
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As a special surprise,
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Distinguished Service Award for
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her 18 years of volunteer work
at the Florence Area Chamber of
Commerce and her role with the
Visitor’s Center.
Pavilion Catering provided
the meal of two types of pasta,
three sauces, meatballs, chicken
cordon bleu, breadsticks, salad
and dessert.
Hannigan said, “We do rep-
resent an amazing community
to have this many nominations
and candidates. It is humbling
to be surrounded by so many
people of such kindness and
generosity.”
A live-feed video of the event
is available to view at Florence
Area Chamber of Commerce’s
social media page at www.
Facebook.com/Florence
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Fighting the battle where it starts
Who’s the topp- grossing ac tor in kids’ tooth decay stories? Sugar. And in • Brush your teeth with a dentist-recommended toothpaste after you’ve
Fe bruary 2017, during National Children’s Dental Health Month, the eaten a sugary snack or dessert. This does two things: it re mo ves
American Dentaal As sociation is bringing “Sugar Wars” * to a dentist’s any stuck food particles from the teeth and gums, and it helps the
offi ce near you.
saliva return to a normal pH level that doesn’t favor tooth decay.
Your child’s dental hyggi e ne isn’t only about brushing and fl ossing. The Generally, it’s best to avoid eating sugary foods every day for
best way to prevent tootth decay and the costly dental cavities that your dental health and overall health. Opt for desserts that feature
result is to tackle the problem
m w here it starts: eating sugary foods.
fresh or frozen fruits, nuts and low-sugar recipes. At snack timee,
choose fresh fruit or vegetables, nuts, cheese, whole-grain pro d u cts
Everyone likes a treat now and thenn, b ut when you and your kids do or other low-sugar foods that don’t easily get stuck in the t e e t h. Plan
indulge, it’s extra important to remember a c o uple of things.
an attack on sugary sodas, fruit drinks pastries and candiees .
• Don’t eat candies or sugary foods through o u t the day; t h e b acteria that Teaching your kids good dental habitss i s t h e best waay t o fi ght the
cause decay feed on sugar, so it’s i m portant to give your mouut h a S uggar Wars. Remind them
m t o b r ushh at leasst t w i c e a day (once be fore
break.
going to bed), rinse after snackki n g , fl oss daily and choose low-sugar
snacks.
Sugary sodas and fruit drinks are big
culprits in the Sugar Wars.