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6A | SATURDAY, JUNE 12 2021 | SIUSLAW NEWS FIREWORKS from page 1A to emphasize her goal of to reach the 70 percent a 70 percent statewide threshold is 93,234. this year’s big event (more vaccination rate (at least “Over the past 18 than $18,000) for everyone one dose) to justify lift- months, we have who happens to be in town. ing all COVID-19 re- learned that these are And we are especially grate- lated restrictions. Lane not easy decisions and ful to Western Display for County reached the that they can be forced keeping the date open even state’s minimum bench- to change by quickly after we thought we had to mark vaccination rate of shifting governmental cancel and not requiring an 65 percent to move into edict,” Hannigan con- expensive cancelation fee.” the “low risk” category tinued. “It has been Businesses, civic clubs, on June 9. challenging, even frus- or individuals interested in Hannigan said that trating, but we have making any size contribu- as community partners, become more adept tion to demonstrate their the various collabora- at shifting with them. appreciation and offset the tors had to weigh eco- That’s why we are cost of the event are asked nomic impacts, visitor thankful to those who to contact Hannigan at experience, and public have supported us and 541-997-3128 or mail/drop health concerns in a de- understood the depth, off a check at the Visitors clining yet still changing breadth, and length Center, 290 Highway 101. COVID-19 environ- of time it takes to co- “We look forward to cel- ment. ordinate such events. ebrating our nation’s inde- “Hearts have cham- As we move closer to pendence and encourage bers, and our chamber the state’s goals, we everyone in Florence to has a heart for this com- look forward to safely SIUSLAW NEWS FILE PHOTO FROM 2019 find safe and fun ways to munity. It thrills all of resuming our public celebrate Independence us that we can start to The Port of Siuslaw annually partners with the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce to be events like October’s Day this year and look to put the social restric- the host site for Florence’s July Fourth Fireworks. This year, the City of Florence, local Wine & Chowder Trails the skies that evening for tions brought on by donors and Western Display Fireworks are making the show happen. and Great Glass Float the beautiful display we COVID-19 behind us and to see the state so close to Health Authority, as of June 2,303,485 people who have Giveaway Weekend,” she have planned,” Hannigan take those final steps to- the 70 percent vaccination 10, 1,991,717 people have had at least one dose. The added. completed a COVID-19 number of adult Orego- said. ward the familiar rhythms goal,” Hannigan said. For more information, According to Oregon vaccine series. There are nians needing vaccinations visit florencechamber.com. The governor continues of society. We are excited Call to artists for Peace Harbor Siuslaw Awards to celebrate innovation, resiliency, recovery The phoenix bird of my- inate those businesses, non- these stories and honor those to the community. thology symbolizes rebirth, profits, civic groups and indi- most worthy.” This year’s award went to Foundation’s Art Walk second chances, harmony, viduals that not only survived According to Hannigan, Siuslaw High School senior Your art can help improve heart health on the Oregon Coast! People in the Siuslaw region should consider do- nating a piece of artwork for PeaceHealth Peace Harbor’s Art From the Heart Art Walk, which takes place July 23 to Aug. 3 in Florence. Shoppe LOCAL #MyFlorence Shop. Eat. Support. SAVE. SHOP Net proceeds from the auction will benefit Peace- Health Peace Harbor Med- ical Center Foundation’s Cardiac Program Support Fund. The Art From the Heart Art Walk also contains a silent auction. Donations must be confirmed by June 18. To submit your art, or to learn more about the Art From the Heart, send an email with your contact information to PeaceHealth Foundation Executive Di- rector Heather Quaas-Ann- sa at hquaas-annsa@ peacehealth.org or call 541- 902-6589. Learn more about the Peace Harbor Foundation at www.peacehealth.org/foun- dation/peace-harbor. peace and prosperity. It’s no wonder why the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce has chosen it to represent this year’s Siuslaw Awards. “Together our business community has risen from the ashes of the pandemic and continues to take flight,” said Bettina Hannigan, Chamber president and CEO. “That’s why we selected Phoenix Ris- ing as this year’s theme.” The Chamber communi- ty is looking toward brighter days ahead while it prepares to recognize those who in- spired us during the past year-plus. “Not only do we wish to hear the community’s nom- inations, but the stories be- hind them,” Hannigan said. “We want the public to nom- O FF B AYSTREET B ISTRO “We hope to receive nomi- nations about those who rose high above the challenges of the pandemic, the wildfires and economic uncertainty of the last nearly 18 months. Besides the business rec- ognition, two outstanding individuals in the community will be honored with the First Citizen Award and the Future First Citizen Award. The First Citizen Award recognizes that individual who has given selflessly to the community based on com- munity involvement, leader- ship, and overall community impact. The Future First Citizen Award recognizes a student based on his or her academ- ic success as well as civic in- volvement and contributions Jessica South, who earned the Marteen Wick Future First Citizen Scholarship. “There are businesses that grew during COVID be- cause of their innovation, re- fusing to give up. There are businesses that struggled no matter how hard they tried. Yet somehow through all the adversity, they hung on to still be open for business today. We want to know the how, what, whys the people and their emotions behind both the struggles and the victo- ries,” Hathaway said. Learn more and share your nomination(s) at Florence- Chamber.com/blog. For more information, call the chamber at 541-997-3128 or visit FlorenceChamber. com. 3pm to 9pm Thur. to Sun. 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