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2 C SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2016 Letters My thankful Alex and Josh and Ken and Sam. I book. Mom and Dad and buthr. My buthr name Sam. McKenzie, 7 Dad. Mom. Grama Grampa. Grass. Lauren and holadays. Alayna, 9 I’m thankful for TV, food, 3DS I’m thankful for Mom, Dad, fod, Pokémon, Mom and WiiU, PS4, close, I’m thankful for my parents. My dog. howse , life, wodr malk, fish tones, Sissy, bro, Abby, Lola For food, staff at BGC, Alex, Ken, Josh. Minecraft. Travis, age 5 My phone. Movies. Clothes! Michael, age 7 Meika, age 10 I’m thankful for food and family I’m thankful for food, my family, Sam and Mom Dad friends I’m thankful for family because my dogs, my cats, Ken, friends, boys Grandpa Granma School I'm nice to the family. I give them if and girls, my house, my teacher. Jasmine, 7 they need it. I play with my family. I Ava, age 7 play on the playground sume times. I’m thankful for My food, family And I have a great times with my I’m thankful for food, toys, TV, and Josh. When go in and play family. video games and Boys and Girls Club mane deck. My cusese cat ropert. Christian, age 8 Frinds. School. Brincks. Sisters. Jonathon, 9 I’m thankful for Sister Mom Brother also Dad Nick, 6 from 1C I’m thankful for Mom, Dad, Food, Haiely, Mia, Pala, Miimi, brothrs T.J., age 5 I’m thankful for Mom and Dad Killion, age 6 I’m thankful for School cat books friends Noah, 5 I’m thankful for Alex and Josh at the Boys and Girls Club. And my dog Bear. My Mom Sam and my Dad, and my new baby sister. And food! Isabella, 10 Safety tips for Thanksgiving travel on Oregon roads he Thanksgiving holi- day period is one of the busiest travel times of the year, and with thousands of Oregonians hit- ting the road to travel long or short distances, the Oregon State Police (OSP) and Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) want to remind all travelers to buckle up, every trip, every time. “It’s no secret that more people than usual are on the roads visiting family and friends during these major holiday weekends,” said Captain Ted Phillips, director of the OSP Patrol Services Division. “And because there will be more travelers and the potential for more traffic crashes occurring, we want everyone to remember that perhaps the single best thing they can do to save lives and protect themselves and their passengers is to regularly and properly use their safety restraints.” The Thanksgiving holiday period is the longest major holiday period of the year, covering 102 hours starting 6 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 23, and running through 11:59 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 27. During this holiday period, OSP and Oregon law enforce- ment agencies will join traffic enforcement efforts nation- T wide to help prevent crashes and save lives while empha- sizing the importance of buckling up and driving safe and sober. “Every day of the year, but especially during more dan- gerous travel times like the Thanksgiving holiday and at nighttime, police and trans- portation safety advocates are working hard to remind everyone to always buckle up,” said Levinski. “Safety belts and child safety seats save lives, so please use them every trip, every time, so you can enjoy the time you spend with your loved ones this hol- iday season.” In addition to travel safety reminders — “Click It or Ticket” and “Drive Sober/Save Lives” — that ODOT will display on Permanent Variable Message Signs along several major highways during the holiday weekend, OSP, Oregon State Sheriffs’ Association, Oregon Association Chiefs of Police, and ODOT remind travelers of these important safety tips: G ETTING R EADY FOR THE T RIP • Plan ahead to give yourself plenty of extra time to get to your destination. • Stay informed about weather conditions, potential traffic hazards and highway closures. • Check road conditions by visiting www.TripCheck.com or calling 5-1-1. • Make sure your vehicle is ready for winter driving start- ing with good tires, a good bat- tery, and a full tank of gas. • Carry an emergency kit and chains or traction tires, especially if traveling over mountain passes. • Snacks and bottled water also are a good idea for long trips, especially with children. • Carry a map in case weather or road conditions force you to take a detour. Keep family members or friends aware of any signifi- cant changes in your planned route before you take the unplanned route. • Get plenty of rest before you leave on any trip. • Clear snow, ice or frost from windows and headlights before you leave. • Make sure everyone is using safety restraints and secure any cargo. • Always have a designated driver for any holiday activi- ties that include alcohol. O N THE R OAD • Drive according to condi- tions. If it’s wet, icy, snowy or foggy, slow down and increase your following distance behind other vehicles to at least a four-second distance. Keep in mind that conditions may not be perfect to drive at the posted speed. • Use headlights even in daylight to help other drivers see you. • Don’t use cruise control in wet, icy, snowy or foggy con- ditions. • Be patient with all the other traffic on the highways. • Watch out for pedestrians now that the days are shorter and darker, and remember they’re often in dark clothing. • If you get tired or drowsy, stop and rest during your trip or get a rested and sober licensed driver behind the wheel. • There are still many con- struction zones on our high- ways, and even though work will be inactive over the holi- day weekend there may be equipment, detours and incom- plete changes in the roadway. Stay alert and slow down because all work zone speed limits still apply and fines increase in these areas. • Don’t drink and drive or get into a vehicle with a driver who has been drinking. “Don’t forget that in addi- tion to more holiday travelers being on our roads, you may also face weather-related chal- lenges including ice, snow and wet roads,” said Phillips. May Happiness Surround You at Thanksgiving Thank you for being such an important part of our year. We wish you and yours all the best this holiday season. The Glass Stash Sales • Service • Installation From our home to yours, go best wishes for a happy and healthy Thanksgiving holiday. Since 1973 Residential & Commercial 1780 Kingwood St • 541-997-8526 CCB#55030 Happy Thanksgiving, Friends! 1734 Highway 101 Florence, Oregon 97439 541-997-1087 j |à{ bâÜ ZÜtà|àâwx At this special time of year, we’d like to extend our warm wishes to you and yours for a joyous Thanksgiving celebration. We really appreciate your loyal support. Happy Thanksgiving We thank you for allowing us to be of service to you in your time of need. We are grateful for your friendship, trust and consideration. Burns’s Riverside Chapel Florence Funeral Home 2765 Kingwood • Florence, OR www.burnsriversidechapel.com 541-997-3416 In the tradition of Thanksgiving, we’d like to share our thanks and best wishes with all of the good folks we know here in the community. Your friendship and goodwill have made this a very special year for us, and we are grateful for your kind support. Thank You & Happy Thanksgiving! County Transfer & Recycling 541-997-8233 Chad E. Clement, DDS and staff 541-997-3423 1256 Bay St. Florence, OR 97439 Dr. Chad Clement
