SIUSLAW NEWS | SATURDAY, JULY 24, 2021 | 7A AWARDS from page 1A Both were able to give speeches thanking the com- munity for the honor and talking about the decisions that keep them uplifting others and giving back. In the State of the Cham- ber, Hannigan spoke about Zoom meetings, being at the table at important meet- ings and reaching out to Florence area businesses to connect them to important resources. “We have revitalized ex- isting and developed new relationships with fellow stakeholders including the city, county and state, along with our tourism partners. These relationships shared moments of hopelessness and frustration along with the joys of achievement. We worked together to lift one another up with encourage- ment, compassion and a few Kleenex,” she said. Her presentation con- tinued, “We developed COVID-safe events to pro- mote shopping locally and to capture as many tourism dollars as we could. As a point of reference, our lodg- ing tax revenues were up over 15% from pre-COVID. Those visitors came and re- newed their passion for the coast and spent their hard- earned dollars here which helped our community stay strong even in an econom- ic disaster. Our community survived and thrived, and we’ll hear some of those sto- ries tonight.” Those stories were re- vealed as members of the chamber board presented the nominees and winners in the following categories. The nominees for Grace Under Fire (Customer Ser- vice) were: Banner Bank, City of Florence Staff, Dar- lings Marina & RV Resort and Off Bay Street Bistro. The award went to Darling’s Marina & RV Resort. The nominees for Piv- ot Forward (Adaptability) were: Berkshire Hathaway Real Estate, City Lights Cinemas, Florence Farm- er’s Market, Oregon RAIN and the Siuslaw News. The award went to City Lights Cinema. The nominees for Brave New Business (Successful Start-Up During the Pan- demic) were: Boba Flo, Getting rid of 'Huh?' for over 20 years Now offering hearing aid leasing 541.991.4475 Receive a free accessory with a new lease. Expires 3/16/21. HEARING ASSOCIATES of Florence Florence 1901 Hwy 101, Ste A Scott C. Anderson, Au.D. • Steven G. Anderson, Au.D. HearingAssociatesofFlorence.com Faith – Friendship - Fellowship – Fun CHURCH DIRECTORY To include your organization in this directory, please call us @ 541-997-3441 BAHA’I FAITH OF FLORENCE Ongoing Devotions, Study Circles, Services To The Community, Informal Gatherings. For Information, Visit Us On Facebook: Baha’I Community of Florence, Oregon Or Phone 541-590-0779 BAY BERRY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Friday Evenings – 7 PM SINGSPIRATION You are invited to come and sing your favorite Ole Time Gospel songs. Come and enjoy a time of fellowship & refreshments before we sing. NEW LOCATION Now Meeting in Fellowship Hall of First Baptist Church at 1935 East 25th Street For Info: Jack - 541-999-8278 or Ron - mccrary9483@gmail.com THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS 2705 Munsel Lake Road, All are welcome! Sunday Worship Services are at 10 AM & 11:15 AM. Bishop Larry Farnsworth 541-999-1979 COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 4590 Hwy. 101, Across from Fred Meyer –- 997-7418 Sunday School, 9:30a.m. – Worship, 10:45 Wed. Prayer - 6:00 p.m. – Wed. Ministries 1-8 Grade 7 p.m. CROSS ROAD ASSEMBLY OF GOD Corner of 10th & Maple- 541-997-3533 Sunday Services are 9am and 11am and on Facebook live and KCST at 11am Wednesdays at 7pm https://www.fl orencecrossroadag.org/church-online Other platforms update after the service. fl orencecrossroadag.org offi ce@fl orencecrossroadag.org FLORENCE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 2nd & Ivy - 541-997-2961 - Non-Denominational Service is on Sunday at 10:00 a.m. Sunday Service also streaming live at 10:00 am at fl orencechurch.com FLORENCE UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP 87738 Hwy 101 at Heceta Beach Road RUAUU? All are welcome to explore the answer. Until it is safe to meet in person, Sunday Worship Services are available 24/7 on our website: www.florenceuuf.org FLORENCE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2nd & Kingwood • (541) 997-6025 Link to Sunday services at www.fl orenceunitedmethodist.org or fi nd us on Facebook. FOURSQUARE CHURCH 1624 Highway 101 (next to A&W) –- 997-6337 Pastor George Pagel – Something for the entire family. Sun. Services: 10:45 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study returns this Fall. Website: fl orence4square.com LifeMed ~ An Investment in Our Community $65 Per Year Join Now! NEW LIFE LUTHERAN E.L.C.A. 21st & Spruce Streets—997-8113 Pastor Jim Abbott, All are welcome. Sunday in-person worship service@ 10:30. Also available to you on website www.fl orencenewlifelutheran.org. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF THE SIUSLAW 3996 N Hwy 101 541-997-7136 Internet and in person Sunday services at 10AM, Call the church for details. Reverend Greg Wood All Welcome. Come as you are. RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (QUAKERS) “War is still not the answer.” FCNL We meet Sunday’s at 11am in our homes. Call 408-482-1141 or 541-997-4237 for locations. RESURRECTION LUTHERAN CHURCH, L.C.M.S. Worship Services 10am 1st & 2nd Sunday and 8am 3rd & 4th Sunday 85294 Hwy. 101 S. – 997-8038 DVD of Weekly worship service available. www.puppro.wixite.com/rlcfl orence ST. ANDREW’S EPISCOPAL Church Welcomes You FLORENCE CHURCH OF CHRIST Worship Sun. 9am Wed 11am 2135 19th St. Pre-Denominational (Romans 16:16) 541-997-6600 standssecretary19@gmail.com Labyrinth & 1833 Tamarack Street Garden daily 8am-5pm (2 blocks east of Hwy. 101 on 18th St.) “Be the change.” Bible Study: Sunday 10 a.m.; Worship: Sunday 11 a.m. www.churchofchristfl orence.org SAINT MARY, OUR LADY OF THE DUNES CATHOLIC CHURCH FLORENCE EVANGELICAL CHURCH 1.5 miles south of river on Hwy 101 – 997-2312 1318 Rhododendron Dr. • 541-997-2523 COVID-19 Compliant Masses have been scheduled. Sunday Service 11am ( Children Sunday School) Please call our offi ce for details. Mid-Week Activities, all ages. FLORENCE SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST 4445 Hwy 101 (South of Fred Meyer) – 997-3951 Worship on Saturday 11:00 A.M. Adult/Children’s Sabbath School 10:00 A.M. C of fe e-St aine d Creations, Pro- fessional Massage Therapy and Se- rene Abundance Studio. The award went to Boba Flo. The nominees for Young Entre- preneur included: Jeremy Austen – Austentatious, DJ Reynolds – Novelli’s, Jennifer Brandenberg- er – US Bead Warehouse and Kristen Good- CHANTELLE MEYER/SIUSLAW NEWS man – Wild- The Phoenix Rising Award of the Florence Area Chamber of flower Montes- Commerce’s Siuslaw Awards went to Oregon Pacific Bank. sori School. The award went to Kristen tion to do above and beyond bury, Best Western Pier Goodman of the Wildflower normal to serve their cus- Point Inn; Tess Yahyazadeh, tomers and support their Banner Bank; plus employee Montessori School. Bettina Hannigan, Chamber The nominees for Com- organizations. The Unsung Heroes President and CEO. munity Impact were: CROW Hannigan concluded her (Children’s Repertory of award went to the entire Oregon Workshops), Flor- frontline service communi- State of the Chamber by ence Habitat for Humani- ty. That trophy will live at saying, “As the Chamber ty, Oregon Coast Humane the Florence Visitors Center worked through the pan- Society and Siuslaw Vision. in honor of all who risked demic to support our en- The award went to Florence their wellbeing to take care tire community, we shared of the community during resources funded by cham- Habitat for Humanity. ber members to help each The nominees for Safe- the pandemic. In addition, outgoing other and other businesses guarding One Another in- cluded: City of Florence, Chamber Board Chair Neil and organizations that are Northwest Memory Care Ecker presented Hannigan not supporting members. and Three Rivers Casino with the Wind Beneath our We did this because we Resort. The award went to Wings award for her dedica- care about our commu- Three Rivers Casino Resort. tion in supporting the Flor- nity. This year’s Siuslaw The nominees for Helping ence area and its businesses Awards are different than our traditional event in the Hearts were: Christmas in throughout the pandemic. The 2021-2022 all-vol- same way. We’ve opened up June Program – Sam Spayd, Florence Dental Clinic, and unteer board officers and nominations to non-cham- the Soup Brigade/Good members of the Florence ber entities and celebrate Deed Project. The award Area Chamber of Com- rising from the pandemic’s went to the Soup Brigade/ merce are: Chairperson flames together…catalyz- Bonnie Welch, TR Hunter ing opportunity, (working) Good Deed Project. The nominees for Stu Real Estate; Chairperson together to convene lead- Johnston Business of The Elect Al Rojas, Oregon Pa- ers and influencers, and Year included: Boys & cific Bank; Past Chairperson diligently championing a Girls Club of Western Lane Neil Ecker, Hyak; Treasurer thriving community. Your County, Coastal Fitness, Brittany Hornung, Buck- chamber is an organization Homegrown Public House wald & Hornung CPAs, PC; purposed to support busi- & Brewery and Oregon Pa- Secretary Shauna Robbers, ness and economic stabili- cific Bank. The award went Oregon Coast Humane So- ty.” For more information to the Boys & Girls Club of ciety; Jo Beaudreau, Beaux- Arts Fine Art Materials & about joining or volunteer- Western Lane County. The Phoenix Rising Gallery; Rich Colton, Three ing for the chamber, call award, selected by the Rivers Casino Resort; Ange- Florence Area Chamber of Chamber’s board of direc- la Nelson, Fred Meyer; Ja- Commerce at 541-997-3128 tors, went to Oregon Pacific son Hawkins, PeaceHealth or visit FlorenceChamber. Bank for their determina- Peace Harbor; Steve Shrews- com. Give us a call 541-997-3441 to get us your updates or email to: mberg@thesiuslawnews.com W ith LifeMed, every dollar of your membership fee goes back into the Emergency Medical Services system in our area. We provide rapid response, high quality rescue and medical equipment, and advanced training for our Emergency Medical Technicians, Paramedics, and Quick Response Teams to our community. What are your LifeMed dollars doing for you? • Providing pre-hospital care and ground transportation • Freedom from paperwork, claim forms, and insurance billing • Continuing education & current training for our Emergency Medical Service personnel and Quick Response Teams (QRT’s) • Low cost CPR and First Aid classes for the community and related public education materials • SafeKids Programs which include Bicycle Helmets for Children, Car Seat Clinics, Water Safety and more You can obtain brochure at the following locations: Peace Harbor Hospital Siuslaw Valley Fire & Rescue Offi ce McKenzie Care Associates Several of the PeaceHealth Buildings Renewal Applications are in the mail and can be dropped off at one of two secure locations: • 2625 Highway 101 • 410 Ninth Street For Questions or an Application Call 541-997-9614 or Visit: WesternLaneAmbulance.com W