First Citizen and Future First Citizen Nominations
Nominations are now being accepted for the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce’s Siuslaw Awards in the categories of First Citizen and Future First citizen. The Future First Citizen Award is given annually to a Siuslaw High School Student who exemplifies a service to the community and the First Citizen Award is given to an outstanding community member for their contributions to the community. Bettina Hannigan, Executive director of the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce says it is important to recognize individuals for their selfless commitment, because otherwise they might go unnoticed.
“I’m encouraging our community to let’s toot their horns for these people that make such a special impact in our world.”
The Siuslaw Awards will be held on January 23rd beginning at 5:30 pm at the Florence event center with dinner, wine and live music.
“It’s a big event and we want to make it as fun and exciting and prestigious as it deserves to be.”
To nominate a First Citizen of Future First Citizen applications are available online at Florencechamber.com or by stopping by the chamber office on Highway 101 next to the Crab Kettle
Plaque in Backpack
Florence Police say that the stolen plaque from the Veteran’s park in Florence was recovered in a back pack in Brookings. They were notified that police noticed that back pack that had been abandoned by whom they believe was a transient person and discovered it after a search of the backpack.
Safe Shopping
If you are planning to do all or part of your holiday shopping on the internet this year, consumer groups have some tips to protect yourself from scams over the long holiday shopping season. Experts estimate that Americans will spend about 124-billion dollars in online sales between now and December 25th. It is important to recognize that the business that you are purchasing items from is using a secure website. Two determining factors in this is the “https” at the beginning of the web address and a “lock” icon on your web browser to make sure that the transaction in encrypted. Also use a credit card rather than your bank card as most credit card companies have fraud protection built in to their services. If you are in the giving spirit make sure to check out any charity soliciting money from you that you are not familiar with by going to give.org
Candy Sales Begins
The annual Florence Kiwanis Club See’s Candy sales are underway. This year the sales location has moved to Roby’s Furniture appliance and mattress shop on Highway 101.
