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SIUSLAW NEWS | SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2018 | 3A G ENERAL N EWS Rhody Society looks at ‘Rhodies 101’ Sept. 18 “Rhodies 101” is the topic for the Siuslaw Chapter of the American Society’s first meeting of the season. A panel of experts will be on hand to discuss the se- lection, growing and care of rhododendrons, when to fertilize and when to prune (spring time). Join the Rhody Society for social time at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 18, at the Back in business Presbyterian Church, 3996 Highway 101, followed by the meeting at 7 p.m. The Siuslaw Chapter of the American Rhododen- dron Society is one of 70 chapters throughout the world. For more information, contact Mike Bones, local president, at 541-997-3082 or email rhodies@charter. net. 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Work will be done to deter non-indigenous grasses from spreading. Representatives from the U.S. Forest Service and local dunes expert Dina Pavlis will provide participants with information about the long-term goal of protecting the Oregon Dunes. Cusano also asked that cus- tomers be prepared for slight delays as they navigate new electronic payment options. “If people could use cash, it might make things go a little quicker, as we are just getting things up and running.” Birth Announcement Welcome Dylan James Cargill Born on July 29th 2018 at 5:25pm at Sacred Heart Medical Center, Springfi eld OR Weight at birth: 8 lbs, 5 ozs Son of Brandon and Alyssa Cargill and Brother of Jackson Cargill. USLAW SI S S igns 3 & G R A P H I C 'ų 8 INDOOR / OUTDOOR • • • • • • SIGNS & BANNERS VEHICLE GRAPHICS VINYL LETTERING STICKERS & CLINGS WINDOW GRAPHICS YARD SIGNS 997-8148 LOCATED AT: 7KH6KLSSLQ·6KDFN 2QWKHFRUQHURI th 6WUHHW +LJKZD\ HIT THAT LIKE BUTTON! F ACEBOOK . COM /S IUSLAW N EWS Chamber director ‘widens circle’ with Soroptimists Florence Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Bettina Hannigan was the guest speaker at the Soroptimist In- ternational of Florence meeting on Sept. 12. Hannigan provided many highlights of the chamber’s function, mission and activities. According to Hannigan, the purpose of the chamber is to “... serve people and serve in collaboration with the town’s businesses, nonprofits and members. Its mission is to de- velop members and promote Florence.” Hannigan spoke of the two hats that the chamber wears- — economic partnering in the community and marketing for tourism. Some of the marketing team members are Three Rivers Casino Resort, Hoagland Prop- erties, Driftwood Shores, Siu- slaw News, Coast Radio and the Florence Events Center. She talked about the website, which has so many benefits for its members, and encouraged the use of the site. In addition, membership types were discussed and their benefits. Hannigan reviewed the many functions of the chamber sponsors and gave So- roptimist members a “Visitor Resource Guide and Member- ship Directory.” These guides are available at the chamber’s office. Two of the chamber’s up- coming events are the October Wine Walk and Chowder Trail & Great Glass Float Giveaway, and the monthly Business After Hours. There are events to attend every month and the chamber would appreciate anyone who would volunteer at any of those events or at the Chamber office. The chamber wants its circle to grow bigger and work on the “3 Cs” — catalyst, convene and champion. “All I can say is that it made me love Florence even more, and now I’m eager to support PHOTO BY FIRST LAST/SIUSLAW NEWS Florence Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Bettina Hannigan recently spoke at the the Soroptimist Club. the chamber,” said Frankie Jor- gensen, secretary for Soropti- mist International of Florence. “Thank you, Bettina.” Members of Soroptimist meet Wednesdays in Florence at Chen’s Restaurant, 3620 Highway 101, at noon. Guests are invited to attend. The Soroptimist Interna- tional of Florence’s mission is to improve the lives of women SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY SEPTEMBER 15 SEPTEMBER 16 SEPTEMBER 17 Mostly Cloudy AM Showers Partly Cloudy 64°F 54°F 63°F 47°F 65°F 48°F and girls in the local communi- ty and throughout the world. 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