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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, JULY 23, 2016 9 A Free student backpack giveaway at local Verizon store July 30 Deserving young students in Florence will soon benefit from a national backpack giveaway campaign. TCC, the largest Verizon Authorized Retailer in the U.S., has announced A Wireless is partnering with the company and its Culture of Good to donate 235,000 backpacks full of school supplies to children through TCC’s annual School Rocks Backpack Giveaway. Since 2013, TCC has donat- ed more than 360,000 back- packs filled with supplies to ensure children are well pre- pared for the start of the school year. “Every year, TCC employ- ees and communities around the country look forward to the backpack giveaway,” said Scott Moorehead, CEO of TCC. “It brings our employees immense joy to give back to the young children in their communities, and we are proud to put so many smiles on the faces of the deserving families who have made this annual event such a success.” More than 1,300 participat- ing TCC and A Wireless stores across the U.S. are inviting local families and their chil- dren to visit select locations on Saturday, July 30, between noon and 3 p.m., to pick up a backpack filled with various WORD school supplies, including pen- cils, paper, a pencil box, folders and glue. One backpack per child present will be given away on a first-come, first- served basis while supplies last. The participating TCC store in Florence is at 2775 Highway 101, Suite D. Each participat- ing TCC store will donate 250 backpacks and each A Wireless store will donate 125 back- packs. All leftover backpacks will be donated to local schools. “When given the opportuni- ty, doing good is important, and taking such opportunities to help lift up and encourage oth- ON THE STREET ers is a privilege,” said Bryan Bevin, president and CEO. “At A Wireless, we don’t just want to be doers of good, we want to inspire a Culture of Good.” In 2015, the National Retail Federation predicted the aver- age person with children in grades K-12 would spend $97.74 on school supplies such as notebooks, pencils and back- packs. With more than 16 mil- lion children in the U.S. living in poverty, TCC is working to alleviate the rising costs of school supplies through this annual program. To learn more about TCC, visit www.tccrocks.com. HAVE A QUESTION WE SHOULD ASK? E MAIL : E DITOR @T HE S IUSLAW N EWS . COM What is your favorite summer meal? “My mom’s chicken tamales.” —A BRAHAM , SIXTH GRADE COURTESY PHOTO More than 300 backpacks like these will be part of the Florence Verizon store free backpack giveaway July 30. “Strawberries and watermelon, mostly fruit.” — JASMINE , SEVENTH GRADE “Probably watermelon with barbequed ribs and chicken with potato salad.” —E THAN , SEVENTH GRADE Interviews took place at the Boys and Girls Club of Western Lane County Teen Center DISCLAIMER: The opinions expressed above are solely those of the contributors and do not necessarily reflect those of the Siuslaw News or its advertisers. Mainly Piano House concert to benefit OCHS Pianist and composer Dan Chadburn, along with singer and songwriter Tom Nichols, will be making their third appearance at Kathy Parsons’ “Mainly Piano House Concert Series” as a benefit for the Oregon Coast Humane Society, Saturday, July 30 at 7 p.m. The duo’s concerts are relaxed and informal. These accomplished and talented musicians, composers and songwriters delight audiences with piano and acoustical gui- tar original music. For a sample of their style of music, visit the websites at www.themusicoftomnicholls.c om/index and www.dan chad- burn.com/ music. Seating is limited and reser- vations are required by email- ing Kathy Parsons at KathyPiano@gmail.com, or calling 541-999-9720. Address and directions will be given after reservations are made. The suggested donation of $15 will be collected at the door and donated to the Oregon Coast Humane Society. T USCAN D ESIGN WITH S HARED W OAHINK L AKE D OCK Coast Real Estate 100 Hwy. 101, Florence, OR 97439 Cell: CB#11129 MLS#15323775 $1,195,000 541-999-7317 diana@cbcoast.com Free dental clinic comes ‘From the Heart’ in August For 30 years, From The Heart Dentistry, a nonprofit subsidiary of Korando Dental Group, has changed lives through free dental care for those who need it most, but who just can’t afford it. This year’s event takes place Thursday, Aug. 25, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Korando Dental Clinic, 1705 22nd St. in Florence. Each year 40 to 50 patients can have a thorough cleaning, extraction or certain other repairs done at no cost to them. VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT JANET SNOW Volunteer Coordinator, Th e Salvation Army - Western Lane County & GERALDINE LUCIO Owner, Old Town Barbershop In the summer of 2015, Janet Snow moved to Florence from Fresno, CA. She began working for Shorewood Retirement and Elderberry Square. Residents fell in love with her. During the Senior Fair at the Florence Event Center she asked why Florence did not have a Red Kettle Campaign for h e Salvation Army. h e answer, “No one has led the ef ort.” She volunteered and within two months had over 50 volunteers to stand at the Kettles in six locations in Western Lane County. Th e Salvation Army - Western Lane County PO Box 1941, Florence, OR 97439 800-481-3280 When pressed of a goal at an organizational gathering the group decided on $10,000 – far above the national average for an area this size. h e result was nearly $17,000 – two and a half times the national average! Snow says, “It was a God h ing to send us such great volunteers!” One of the key volunteers is Geraldine Lucio, owner of Old Town Barbershop on Bay Street. Geraldine took her Red Kettle to civic groups and other organizations to promote the campaign, as well as to her Old Town business associates. Both Snow and Lucio were both nominated for the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce 2015 First Citizen Award. In January, an anonymous Florence area donor matched the campaign total so that $34,000 is the total – nearly fi ve times the national average per capita! Janet and Geraldine will be looking again for new volunteers to join the others who will return, including the Mayor Joe Henry and his wife. Visit Geraldine at h e Old Town Barbershop to of er your name and to be invited to organizational gatherings this fall. Or, write Janet Snow of h e Salvation Army, PO Box 1941, Florence, OR 97439. Send your early Christmas git to h e Salvation Army now! County Transfer and Recycling Chad Clement, D.D.S., P.C SPONSORED BY: Independent Owner/Operator Florence Grocery Outlet 1SPEVDFt%BJSZ%FMJ )FBMUI#FBVUZ 'SP[FO'PPETt'SFTI.FBU )PVTFXBSFTt#FFS8JOF 0SHBOJD/BUVSBM'PPETBOENVDINPSF We have ample RV parking! Let me Showcase your property. New Listing Submitted by Bill Olson First Baptist Church Wanda Johnson, Broker Coldwell Banker Coast Real Estate Woody Woodbury 2066 Highway 101, Florence 541-997-0343 Oregon Pacii c Bank Sawnson’s Pest Management Boys and Girls Club of Western Lane County Desiree Johnson Principal Broker 541 999-5223 1601-608 Rhododendron Dr – Stunning river front views from this 1464 sqft home. Large mas- ter bedroom and bathroom with jetted tub, large guest bedroom, wet bar, family room. Both living and dining rooms are river front and capture those beautiful views. $215,000. #2616-16012242 1749 Highway 101 • 541-997-1200