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Exhibitors i 10c • Florence Home & Garden Show • March 1, 2017 F LORENCE F LASHBACK A Bay Breeze lounge chair and an Elmira cookstove — sold. A wine kit that will make 30 bot- tles of wine — sold. A bottle of garlic bread-dipping sauce — sold. A worry stone — sold. Whether it was sales, information or a chance for exhibitors to strut their goods, the first annual Florence Home and Garden Show had it all. More than 3,500 people attended the three-day event held at the Florence Events Center last weekend. Twenty- eight exhibitors displayed their mer- chandise in 37 booths located on the flat floor of the event center. Organizer and co-sponsor of the event Jon Thompson said, “The event turned out better than I had dreamed. The show was a tribute to the events center, which is becoming the social center of the community. I think it reflects the uniqueness of the commu- Home show attracts crowd nity the way they responded to an O RIGINALLY P UBLISHED M ARCH 19, 1997 really interested in their water and event such as this.” how it’s treated. We were really sur- T HE S IUSLAW N EWS , V OL . 107, N O . 11 He said the show was promoted prised by this turnout and quite by the local media, KCST Radio overwhelmed.” Mapleton resident Angela Canby and the Siuslaw News, the event spon- was on her third demonstration on Exhibitor Linda Ory, of Orygon sors, and by the Garden Club, the Saturday, fixing a leaky toilet. After Home Center, said, “People seem to be show’s greeters. that, she planned to attend a demon- real interested in learning to do things “The entire success of the event rest- stration on composting, food preserva- themselves or get help for some of the ed on the shoulders of the vendors, and tion and more the next day. decorating they want to do,” Ory said. the success of the event is a reflection Just at that moment, a customer “All home shows have demonstra- on them as well. They performed tions and we try to make it to them,” thanked Ory for work done on a book- extremely well, and will probably reap she said. “It’s an educational experi- case. the rewards,” he said. “You see, this is great — we get to ence, and they usually have something The group of exhibitors was diverse, for everyone.” visit with the customers we don’t get to much to the delight of many in atten- By 1 p.m. on Sunday, 14 people had see after we finish a job,” Ory said. dance. signed up for plumbing inspections “This has been a great show.” There were demonstrations held and 50 people had signed up for pest The exhibitors made many contacts throughout the weekend that included eliminations. not only with the show attendees but everything from toilet repairs to home “We were rushing around last night with each other as well. wine and beer brewing. Wanda Johnson, co-owner of to get more literature in our booth and Some show attendees said they did- game tickets because we ran out by the Florence Hearth and Patio, said one of n’t want to buy anything, but wanted to first night,” said Dennis Shepard, the nicest things about the show was learn from the demonstrations. Pelican Plumbing owner. “People are how the different exhibitors supported each other by lending products for dis- plays. “We are normally all so busy we don’t get to go out in each other’s busi- nesses,” Johnson said. “So often we don’t get to see what the others have in their stores. I have been attending home shows and industry trade shows for 20 years, and I have not seen this happen in other areas. There was full cooperation by the exhibitors with each other. “Doing a home show in your own home town is like having a three-day party, and you get to see your friends.” Florence resident Arol Salo said it was wonderful that Florence had its own home show and thought the tim- ing was just right. “I think my wife now has the idea that she wants a pond,” Salo said. “And now I’ve got to get started to work around the back of the house.” Cutco Magic Massage Young living Essential Oils uses only 100 percent pure, therapeutic grade oils to help you live a life of abundance and wellness. From beauty products to healthy cooking to natural cleaners, Young Living Essential oils offers a line of oils especially designed for children and another to help keep your pet healthy. Come visit us at the Florence Home and Garden Show. Cutco is the largest manufac- turer of high-quality kitchen cutlery and accessories in the United States and Canada. 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