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8 A SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2017 Florence Area Chamber of Commerce seeks local photography The Florence Area Chamber of Commerce is looking for the best pho- tos of the fun, frolicking and iconic buildings and scenery of Florence, Oregon’s Coastal Playground. “We call this place Oregon’s Coastal Playground for a reason,” says Chamber Executive Director Bettina Hannigan. “So we’re looking for out- standing amateur or professional pho- tos that convey our coastal playground theme.” The winner will collect a $250 cash prize, have their submitted photo fea- tured in the chamber’s resource guide, other printed marketing pieces, on the Foam website and in social media. A panel of chamber members will decide the winner. “Tourism is our leading industry, the backbone of our economy and quality of life. It accounts for 1,300 jobs and $127 million flowing through our community,” says Hannigan. “The best photos will express how great a destination Florence is for vacation- ing. “So download your best photos from you smartphone or camera and send us your highest resolution photos showing the best of our area’s scenery, iconic buildings and natural locations, A motion was made to remove coolers and ice chests from the list of prohibited items. Once this decision was made, there was unanimous approval for acceptance of EMAC’s recommendation to ban PSFs. The EMAC recommenda- tion is known officially as Title 3, Chapter 12, and it will be presented at an upcoming, as yet unsched- uled city council meeting for consideration. According to the proposal, Section 2A would prohibit any “person, firm, corpora- tion, partnership, government entity or other organization” from packaging, selling or serving food or beverages in any PSF container. If adopted by Florence City Council, this will ban PSF take-out containers in Florence. Section 2D states that “No person shall possess, use, carry or improperly dispose of any PSF container in any public space, or upon or adja- cent to any body of water.” from 1A EMAC Chairman David Lloyd led the conversation. He pointed out the strong support the proposal received through the survey. He also brought the groups’ attention to a portion of the proposal that specifi- cally mentioned “ice chests and coolers.” The line comes from a description of the types of containers that would have been prohibited under the group’s proposal. Most members of the com- mittee had originally wanted to include other PSF products in the ban, but the concern for public reaction and the scope of the proposed ban was a sticking point for the group. Lloyd returned to a discus- sion point raised at EMAC’s August meeting that suggest- ed the committee was over- stepping by including the prohibition of anything other than food containers in guid- ance given to Florence City Council. and with you and your family having fun here in Oregon’s Coastal Playground.” Photos from in town, around town and from the natural areas within 20 to 25 miles of Florence will be eligible. The contest is open to Florence-area residents and visitors from all over the world. Amateurs and professionals alike are encouraged to enter. Portrait- oriented photos stand the best chance of being used in print media, though landscape-oriented photos are just as encouraged. “I especially want to encourage amateur photographers to enter. We This terminology could potentially result in tourists from other areas being ticket- ed for bringing PSF contain- ers from another location to Florence and using them here at a family picnic or other outdoor activity. These visi- tors would technically be in violation of the ban, and sub- ject to fines. The penalties for this viola- tion would be $250 for a first offense and $500 for a second offense. If approved by Florence City Council, the effective date for the ban would begin Jan. 1, 2018. There would be a three-month grace period before enforcement begins, allowing for existing stocks of PSF containers currently in use in restaurants to be exhausted. EMAC also plans to sug- gest that Florence City Council, or its appointee, be allowed to issue an exemp- tion to the PSF ban if it deprives a person of their legally protected rights. For more information, visit ci.florence.or.us. need photos of real people enjoying our area. Family photo album kinds of pictures stand a good chance of win- ning. Do not be deterred by the fact that professionals might enter the con- test,” says Hannigan. Deadline for entry is Friday, Sept 29. The winner will be notified within seven days by email. By entering the contest, contestants state they have ownership and rights to submit the photo, that the photo is free of encumbrance by other entities and give the chamber unlimited rights for the use of photos in its publicity and marketing materials. Entrants do not give up exclusive rights for future use of the photos for their own private use. Entrants must provide signed waivers (photo release forms) granting the chamber permis- sion to use the image or likeness of anyone included in the photo. Entrants under the age of 18 must have permission of a parent or guardian. For more contest information, entry forms and image release waivers, visit F l o r e n c e C h a m b e r. c o m / C o n t e s t , call 541-997-3128 or e-mail Contest@FlorenceChamber.com. EMERGENCY SUTURING CLASS to be held at the Florence Events Center during the Be Ready – Storm Ready Preparedness Expo September 23, 2017! Please call the Siuslaw News at 541-902-3526 to sign up. You may pay by credit or debit card. There are two classes being offered. Positions in the class are on a fi rst paid for, fi rst reserved basis and classes are limited to the fi rst 25 paying participants in each class. So don’t delay, sign up for a place now! The class is at 11:00 AM AND 2:00 PM Saturday, September 23, 2017 Cost is only $25.00 per participant! Sponsored by: Siuslaw News VOICE YOUR OPINION! Write a Letter to the Editor today. Email Editor@TheSiuslawNews.com. THIS WEEK ON THE COAST A W EEKLY L ISTING OF C OMMUNITY E VENTS IN THE F LORENCE A REA S UBMIT ALL E VENTS I NFORMATION VIA E MAIL TO P RESS R ELEASES @T HE S IUSLAW N EWS . COM ticketing applies 5:30 p.m. - Rods ‘n’ Rhodies “Meet ‘n’ Greet” Costume Contest 6 p.m. — Film screening, general ticketing applies City Lights Cinema Sept. 9 Community-wide Garage Sale 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Florence area florencechamber.com 10th annual Rods ‘n’ Rhodies 9 a.m.-4 p.m. - Show ‘n’ Shine 4-5:30 p.m. - Cruise on Bay Street Open to the public Historic Old Town Florence florencechamber.com 6th annual Pinewood Derby 10 a.m.-2 p.m. — Corner of Nopal and Bay streets Open to public to view Kits $5 541-997-7404 2nd Saturday Gallery Tour 3-5 p.m. Open to public Various locations around Florence 2ndSaturdayGalleryTour.com Writers on the River “Midnight in Florence” Literary Salon 6-8 p.m. Open to public FRAA Art Center CJReditor@gmail.com 541-708-2120. Four Shillings Short Family Concert 6-8 p.m. Open to public Siuslaw Public Library “Spirit of the Northwest” Clay Mask Challenge Class 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration required Florence Senior Center 541-991-3760 “American Graffiti” film 11 a.m. — Film screening, general “Drag Me to Neverland” An All-Ages Drag Show with Fanny Rugburn 8 p.m. DONATE NOW! Maximize your donation by donating to Cars for a Cause by Dec. 31st. We accept cars, trucks, RVs, boats & motorcycles CALL NOW! SAPPSA meeting 3:30 p.m. at the Open to the public Siuslaw Public library sappsa@oregonfast.net Mapleton Lions Breakfast 7:30-10:30 a.m. $7 adults, $3 children Mapleton Lions Club 88148 Riverview Drive Viking Church Presented by the Siuslaw Alumni Association All-Class Reunion 8 a.m. — Gate opens at 7:30 a.m. Open to public Hans Peterson Memorial Field on Quince Street 541-997-3082 Community-wide Garage Sale 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Florence area florencechamber.com Map at http://bit.ly/2xatOSJ 10th annual Rods ‘n’ Rhodies 9 a.m.-4 p.m. — Show ‘n’ Shine Noon — Awards and raffle Open to public Sept. 12 Us TOO Florence Prostate Cancer Support Group 5-7 p.m. Open to public Presbyterian Church of the Siuslaw 541-999-4239 PFLAG Meeting 6:30 p.m. Open to public Florence United Methodist Church Sept. 13 Health Care Town Hall Meeting with PeaceHealth Noon ESTATE JEWELRY AND ANTIQUE FURNITURE!!! We buy, sell and consign quality estate/heirloom jewelry & furniture. 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