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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!
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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
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• 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…
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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