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10 A SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2017 B&G Club announces latest Members of the Month The Boys & Girls Club Elementary Program “Member of the Month” is an award for good character and citizenship. Each month, the staff of the Boys & Girls Club select the member that was the role model for all club members. Some of the characteristics that the staff looks for is respect for others, going above and beyond in everything they do, encouraging others, engaging others, club and school atten- dance, completing homework, kindness, and the way they treat others when no one is looking. Each Member of the Month is awarded a new watch. The Boys & Girls Club fills the gap between school and home, providing safe, welcom- ing, positive environments in which kids and teens have fun, participate in life-changing programs and build supportive Purple Pelican holds 16th annual open house The Purple Pelican Antique Mall, 478 Highway 101 in Florence, is having its 16th annual open house on Thanksgiving weekend, from Friday, Nov. 24, to Sunday, Nov. 26. All are invited. The antique mall will have cookies, cakes and goodies, including mulled apple cider. The Purple Pelican is cen- tered in the heart of the Florence Antiques District on Highway 101. With 7,000 square feet, it is the largest antique and collectible shop in Florence. For more information, call Mike Ault at 541-997-2220. COURTESY PHOTOS From left: Boys and Girls Club members Bentley, Taylor and Austin relationships with peers and caring adults. The program’s overall goals include developing academic success, good character and citizenship and a healthy lifestyle. Recent Members of the Month have been: September: Bentley, who has been described by staff as a kind young gentleman with a big heart. He always has a smile on his face, always helps clean up, holds the door open for all others at the club and is always willing to do whatever task he is given. October: Taylor, a fun, lov- ing, kind soul, Taylor is also a great sales person; she was the club’s top pie seller for its recent pie-selling fundraiser. November: Austin, who is always willing to help out. Every Friday after snack, he immediately starts washing tables and sweeping floors without being asked. He gets along with everyone and is a great role model for the younger kids in the program. OCHS Christmas Store open daily through Dec. 1 The Oregon Coast Humane Society’s (OCHS) Christmas Store is re-stocked daily and even hourly with Christmas decorations, gifts, bells and lights. Shoppers will also find “The Paper Room” filled with gift wrap, Christmas cards and more, or “The Kitchen,” a room filled with holiday dish- es, glassware and serving pieces. Christmas trees are brought in as space permits and usually are purchased quickly so visit often to find a special tree. There is a wide selection of collector dolls as well as soft, huggable dolls. The store also has tree orna- ments, baskets and tins, and lights for trees and homes. More volunteers are needed. Anyone interested in volun- teering a few hours a week can contact Christmas Store Manager Danielle Dickson at 541-999-5702, or stop by the Christmas Store. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays, Buying or Selling? I can help. New Listing Desiree Clifton Principal Broker 541 999-5223 Cedar St #800 – Nice corner lot south of Florence near dunes, beach and town. Paved roads to this wooded lot with lots of possibilities. Quiet neigh- borhood with nice, newer homes around. Needs cleared and developed, so bring your ideas. Priced to sell! $35,000. #2785-17017018 1749 Highway 101 • 541-997-1200 COURTESY PHOTO The OCHS Christmas Store offers a wide variety of holiday gift items and decorations. and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays. The Store will be closed Thanksgiving Day and re- opens the following day, Nov. 24, and will remain open daily through Dec. 1. The store is located at 2775 Highway 101, between the Verizon Store and Domino’s Pizza. City Recorder Weese to speak at City Club On Friday, Dec. 1, the City Club of Florence will be host- ing City Recorder and Economic Development Coordinator Kelli Weese to discuss the City of Florence’s volunteer opportunities. The City of Florence has many committees and volun- teer groups committed to con- tinuing the efforts of the city’s goals of service delivery, liv- ability and quality of life, eco- nomic development, communi- cation, and financial and orga- nizational sustainability. Come learn how you can help contribute to the city and make sure your voice is heard. Volunteer groups include: Airport Advisory Committee and Airport Volunteer Group, financial management commit- tees including the Audit and Budget Committees, Economic Development Committee, Environmental Management Advisory Committee, Florence Events Center Volunteers and Friends of the FEC, Florence Urban Renewal Agency, hous- ing and economic opportuni- ties, Project Ad-Hoc Committee, parks volunteers, Planning Commission, police auxiliary and reserve officers, Public Art Committee, art selection committees, and Transit Advisory Committee. City Club meets at the VOICE YOUR OPINION! Ocean Dunes Golf Links club house on Munsel Lake Road. Lunch is available from 11:30 a.m. to noon. Program starts at noon and continues until 1 p.m. City Club programs are open to the public. P RESS R ELEASES @T HE S IUSLAW N EWS . COM . Perception vs. Reality What Rotary Is vs. What Rotary is NOT! Perception: Rotary is an exclusive club for wealthy old men It’s a Cheveux Salon Kind of Christmas! Save the date and join us for our annual Open House! Friday, December 8th from 6:30pm - 9:30pm. Entry Fee: Bring anything warm! Bring a new pair of socks, underwear, jammies, sweatshirts, blankets etc., to donate to children in need. Clothing sizes from size 5 kids to teen age sizes. Join us for Prize Drawings, Food, Beverages, Live Dj Al, Catering by Pop’s Smokehouse and Good Times! mas Christ Merry m: fro y, e, Shelb y n e D s Lalitha, sa, Vanes lissa Me Reality: Women across the country have been welcome and active in Rotary since 1987 Fast facts about women in Florence Rotary 351 Laurel l 541-997-3160 97-3160 FRESH CRAB Rese Christm rv a e your s Crab! • In 1989, Connie Bradley was one of the fi rst two Florence women to join the club • Anna Morrison was the fi rst woman president of Florence Rotary • Seven of the last twelve presidents of Florence Rotary have been women: Sue Gilday, Dee Osborne, Bobbi Brubaker, Lis Farm, Sadie Ward, Crystal Farnsworth, Patricia Riley • 59% of Florence Rotary members are women OYSTER STUFFING INGREDIENTS: • 3 pint oysters • 1 1/2 cup chopped celery • 1 1/2 cup chopped onion • 1/2 to 3/4 cup salad oil, butter, or margarine • 12 cups soft bread cubes • 3 TBS chopped parsley • 2-3 tsp salt • Dash poultry seasoning • Dash pepper PREPARATION: Drain oysters, saving liquor. Remove any pieces of shell. Chop oysters. Cook celery and onion in oil until tender. Combined cooked vegetables, bread cubes, parsley, seasonings, and oysters. Mix thoroughly. If stuffi ng seems dry, moisten with oyster liquor. Yields enough to stuff 10-15 lb Turkey. Write a Letter to the Editor: Crab • Petrale Sole • Dover Sole • Snapper • Oysters Steamer Clams • Shrimp • Smoked Fish and more… E DITOR @ T HE S IUSLAW N EWS . THE KRAB KETTLE COM Deadlines for press releases and news items are by noon Mondays and Thursdays. Email them to: FRESH IN THE CASE THIS WEEK: 280 Hwy. 101 (2 Blocks N. of Bridge) Florence MONDAY-SUNDAY 10-6 • 541-997-8996 THIS YEAR ROTARY INTERNATIONAL CELEBRATES 30 YEARS OF WOMEN IN ROTARY Meets at the Florence Events Center 715 Quince Street, Florence, Oregon 97439 Each Tuesday From Noon to 1 p.m. www.thefl orencerotary.org For more information Call President, Craig Sanders 541-999-1713
