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10 A SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2016 Saving lives — One donation at a time Family Owned Siuslaw student organizes blood drive B Y M ARK B RENNAN Siuslaw News Siuslaw High School senior Destinie Tatum coordinated a blood drive that took place Nov. 10 at the high school. The effort was prompted by experiencing the effects of serious illness in her family. “I know many people who have received blood dona- tions, and my Grandpa had cancer and survived cancer due to blood donations,” Tatum said. Another important point that Tatum wanted to share was the difference a single donation can make. “I thought this was really important to do because one donation can save three peo- ples’ lives,” she said. Many students and teachers donated. “The community has been terrific. There have been more than enough people signing up to donate,” Tatum said. “We have even had to turn some people away, because we did not have workers or time to take their donation.” According to Tatum, more than 45 students, teachers and staff donated blood during the event. MARK BRENNAN/SIUSLAW NEWS BUSINESS All About Olives – David R. and Lynne Twombly 1411 Bay Street – 541-997-3174 – Open seven days, 10-5 – www.allaboutolives.us Th e store may read “All About Olives” at the corner of Bay and Maple streets in Historic Old Town Florence, but that is simply not the case. Besides olives — mainly Sevillano Olives from Porterville, Calif., stuff ed with gourmet fi llings ranging from garlic and jalapenos to anchovy or lemon peel — All About Olives stocks extra virgin olive oils, balsamic vinegars, dips, jams, hot sauce, seasonings and pickled vegetables. It is a veritable treasure trove of everything necessary to form the base of a fantastic antipasto platter, or even as hors d’oeurves for the next big game. “It’s not just a store but a warm, interactive experience,” said owner Lynne Twombly, who, along with her husband Dave and daughter Clarita Th rall, manages All About Olives and Central Coast Disposal, another family business. Clarita serves as co-buyer while handling the bookkeeping and accounts receivable. Th ey started All About Olives on Bay Street in 2011 and have lived in Florence since 1991. “We love olives and thought it would be a fun shop for locals and tourists alike that refl ects the small-town fl avor of Bay Street,” Lynne said. A P RESS R ELEASES @T HE S IUSLAW N EWS . COM . Flavor is something they have plenty of. Cold pressed olive oils from Corning, Calif., come in a variety of infusions, including basil, garlic, rosemary, lemon and lime. Aged Italian balsamic vinegars include fi g, Hood River Pear, Blackberry Pearl, Peach, Mandarin Orange and Wild Cherry. Pestos, tapenades, candied jalapeños, pepper jellies and more than a dozen other dips will brighten up holiday banquet trays. “Anything edible is available for tasting,” Lynne said. All About Olives also has a large variety of housewares, aprons, coasters, and kitchen gadgets, perfect for any gourmand’s gift list. “We are the only Wusthof retailer in Florence,” Lynne added. “Come in and see these quality knives for yourselves.” People who enter the store can ask questions and interact with the staff to fi nd out more about olives and the store’s other products. Lynne, a mother of four with two grandchildren — and another on the way —attributes the store’s success to staff and family teamwork. “My employees really care about our customers,” she said. “Being one big family really helps. We believe in big smiles and friendly service.” Th e Twomblys recently shared their passion for olives, the history of the fruit, and the process of making olives palatable at the Florence Herb Enthusiasts fi nal meeting in October. For example, they shared that olive oil was used to anoint kings and athletes in ancient Greece. It was also burnt in the sacred lamps of temples as well as being the “eternal fl ame” of the original Olympic Games. Victors in these games were crowned with olive leaves. All About Olives invites all to come in, sample delicious products, and be a part of the fl avor of Florence. U T O O B L I A V L E L American Red Cross brought a Bloodmobile to Siuslaw High School Thursday to collect donations from students, faculty and staff. More than 45 people donated blood, which could help up to 135 people. Deadlines for press releases and news items are by noon Mondays and Thursdays. Email them to: SPOTLIGHT S New oils, balsamics, and olives, but we now also have virgin olive oil skin care products, kitchenware, coasters, placemats, table runners, aprons, knives and more! 541-997-3174 1141 Bay St. (Formerly Balcony Gourmet) • Old Town Florence WIN AN OCEANVIEW DINNER! Enter at the Siuslaw News 148 Maple St., Florence, Oregon OR Surfside Restaurant at Driftwood Shores Resort 88416 1st Avenue, Florence, Oregon Only the offi cial entry forms will be eligible for the drawing. Please be sure all information is legible. One entry per person, per day at each location. OCEANVIEW DINNER GIVE-A-WAY Name: _____________________________________ Address: ____________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ Phone Number: ______________________________ Email Address: ______________________________ ___________________________________________ Good Luck from these businesses! Contest ends November 23rd, 2016 at noon. A lucky winner will be drawn and notifi ed by phone. The winner’s name and photo will be published in the Siuslaw News. You must be over 18 to participate. Employees of the Siuslaw News and their immediate families are not eligible to enter. *The winner will receive a gift certifi cate from Surfside Restaurant at Driftwood Shores Resort in the value of $60.00 Valid through December 31, 2016. Some exclusions apply. No cash back or carryover. Surfside Restaurant NEVER TOO EARLY TO MAKE RESERVATIONS Thanksgiving Dinner $21.50 Adults $13.50 Children under 10 Dinner: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Breakfast: 7 a.m. -10 a.m. Call 541-997-8263 For Reservations.
