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6 A SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2016 McGill named Volunteer of the Month at OCHS M from 1A were among several local agency representatives to attend the conference. Langborg said, “It was a good conference and rein- forced much of what I already knew.” He added, “Even being a part of the Western Lane Emergency Operations Group, we still know that we personally need to be pre- Fire from 1A Region is assisting the dis- placed family of four with immediate basic needs. Elaine McGill has also volunteered setting up triathlon First Aid stations for sever- al years. Shortly after arriving in Florence, pared. There is no way local government will be able to meet the immediate needs of everyone in the face of a tsunami event. People need to be prepared on their own.” For more information on tsunami preparedness, visit Western Lane Emergency Operations Group’s website at www.wleog.org or go to ci.flo- rence.or.us/community/west- ern-lane-emergency-opera- tions-group. Barrett said, “Remember to stay in the kitchen when cooking. Do not use candles around anything that can burn, and have a fun and safe holiday season.” DIRK’S from 1A Falter said, “They used a trashcan to carry it out. They did some damage to our counter. “It could have been a lot worse.” Despite the break-in, he said the weekend ended with an overwhelming show of support from Florence resi- dents. “What made this a good weekend instead of a bad weekend was once I posted the pictures on Facebook, it was amazing to see the out- pouring of support. We had over 12,000 views in 48 hours,” Falter said. He added, “That was the most comments we have ever had since we opened. The theme was ‘How can we help you? How can we support you?’ We are very apprecia- tive of all that support.” Falter said the break in would not delay the Dec. 16 Florence premier of the latest Star Wars movie, “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.” According to Florence Police Department Comman- der John Pitcher, police are offering a $250 reward for the arrest and conviction of the suspect or suspects involved. Anyone who has informa- tion should contact Sgt. Brandon Ott at 541-997- 3515. Falter maintained his wry sense of humor over the ordeal when describing some- thing he discovered at the crime scene that to him was unsettling. “Over in the corner there was a cookie. We don’t sell cookies here, so I knew it was most likely left by the perpe- trators. We have a very strict no outside food or drink poli- cy,” he said. City Lights Cinemas can be reached at www.citylightscin- emas.com. AN UNFORGETTABLE GIFT FOR YOUR FRIEND OR RELATIVE WHO HAS 5 201 - F BEST O EVERYTHING….. E Conference COURTESY PHOTO McGill met Mary Beth Hodson while both were volunteering for Relay for Life. Hodson invited McGill to join her, working together sorting and pricing items for the next project that was in need of vol- unteers. In this case, it was the Oregon Coast Humane Society’s Christmas Store — and the rest, as they say, is history. McGill has continued every year since that time sorting and pricing items year round in preparation for what has become one of Florence’s favorite traditions, the annual Christmas Store each November. Her years of experience setting up the OCHS Christmas Store opera- tion each year and teaching new vol- unteers has been invaluable. Naming McGill as December’s Volunteer of the Month was a very easy choice. Christmases are a little merrier at OCHS each year thanks to McGill. - ost Florence area resi- dents are familiar with and look forward to the Oregon Coast Humane Society’s (OCHS) Christmas Store each year. Not only is it one of two impor- tant annual fundraisers that help to support the animal shelter, but it is a cheerful, fun shopping experience as visitors to the store discover new gift and decorating items added daily. Preparation for each November event begins back in January with one dedicated volunteer, working in a tiny sorting room at the OCHS Thrift Store. Her name? Elaine McGill. Before moving from Salinas, Calif., to Florence in 2005 and, prior to her retirement, McGill was an emergency room nurse for 35 years in California and Arizona. She Cinemas F LO E N C R Best Burger! We serve Breakfast and Lunch! Donuts • Bagels Biscuits and Gravy • Breakfast Burritos Deli Sandwiches and so much more! Open 7 Days a week! Eat in or call for take out! 1136 Hwy. 101 • Florence •541-997-8630 SPEAK YOUR PEACE. WRITE A LETTER TO THE EDITOR. EDITOR@THESIUSLAW NEWS.COM "" !" The Top Choice in Florence Real Estate. 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