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SIUSLAW NEWS | WEDNESDAY, O CTOBER 17, 2018 | 3A G ENERAL N EWS Twin Lakes annual Teen Giving Tree has begun, applications available Christmas is around the corner and there is no stop- ping it. No matter how busy people are at home and work, the holidays are near. While it may seem early to be think- ing of the holidays, October is kickoff time for the Twin Lakes Store’s sixth annual Teen Giving Tree. “What a great way to put the holidays in your heart, by helping the youth right here in our own community,” said Vicki Ambrosio, owner of Twin Lakes Store. “I started designing the flyers for this year’s event and immediately felt the spark of excitement. “This is our sixth year, and I’ve seen how it affects not just the teenagers, but also the par- ents and the grandparents that are raising many of our area youth.” An event like the Teen Giv- ing Tree takes several months of planning. It also includes shopping and organizing, not just the gifts but stocking stuffers and a small snack box as well. Twin Lakes Store does go all out on this event. Rather than handing the gifts to the teen- ager, the store hosts a Christ- mas party at Siuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue’s Sutton Lake Fire Station in a “Distribution Party.” Last year, the hall was maxed to capacity as commu- nity members and volunteers enjoyed this fast paced, crazy holiday occasion. “We will make a few chang- es again this year,” Ambrosio said. “We want to keep the party at the Sutton Lake Fire Station and we want to accom- modate all the participants, so changes in format will have to come.” Stop by Twin Lakes Store, on Highway 101 north of Flor- ence, anytime to pick up an Application/Wish List. Teens are encouraged to seriously consider their list of needs and wants, including any educa- tional supplies, and be specific in their choices including col- ors, sizes etc. This year’s Distribution Party is scheduled for Dec. 20. “It takes a community to pull off an event like this. We have very kind and generous neighbors that make a point to participate each year,” Am- brosio said. For more information, to help with fundraising or to inquire for a teen, call Twin Lakes Store at 541-997-3021 or email twinlakesstore@ gmail.com. Local firefighters visit Florence Head Start L ast week was Fire Pre- vention Week and Siu- slaw Valley Fire and Rescue visited both the morn- ing and afternoon classes of Florence’s Head Start of Lane County. During the visit, a firefight- ers read a book to the chil- dren, demonstrated how they put on their protective gear so that children would not be afraid of them in an emergen- cy situation, and then took the children outside to show them their fire truck. Siuslaw Valley firefighters pose with young students of the morning Head Start class. Firefighters also were on hand for the afternoon class later that day. COURTESY PHOTO School Bond supporters COME SHOW YOUR SUPPORT!!! OREGON COAST A NO-KILL SHELTER OCTOBER 20th 11 AM - 2 PM HOTDOGS! HAMBURGERS! AND MORE! at the Grocery Outlet parking lot MARK BRENNAN/SIUSLAW NEWS Supporters of Ballot Measure 20-291 gathered at the Siuslaw High School on Sunday to raise awareness of the need for passage of the school bond measure. If passed, Measure 20-291 would finance major upgrades at the elementary and middle schools and allow the district to completely replace the high school. Dunes City still seeking applicants for Citizen Advisory Committee Stuff THE SHOPPING CART! collecting pet food and supplies for the community pets who need it Dunes City is seeking ap- plicants for appointment to a Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC). The CAC will review and provide recommendations on proposed changes to Dunes City’s Flood Damage Preven- tion Code, Chapter 153. The proposed code changes are in response to new FEMA re- quirements and adoption of a new Flood Insurance Rate Map for Dunes City. Applicants must complete an Application for Appointive Office form available at Dunes City Hall or from the City’s website at www.dunescity. WEDNESDAY THURSDAY com/permits-and-forms. Applications may be mailed or delivered to Dunes City Hall, 82877 Spruce St., West- lake, Ore., 97493, or emailed to planning@dunescityor. com. Applicants will be notified of the date the Planning Com- mission will consider applica- tions for appointment. Details of the CAC’s responsibilities and a timeline for completing its work will be provided. It is expected that the CAC will convene as often as nec- essary to complete its review and provide its recommen- dations to the Planning Com- mission. For more information, contact Jamie Mills, City Ad- ministrator/Recorder at 541- 997-3338 or recorder@du- nescityor.com. FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY OCTOBER 17 OCTOBER 18 OCTOBER 19 OCTOBER 20 OCTOBER 21 OCTOBER 22 OCTOBER 23 Sunny Sunny Sunny Sunny AM Fog/ PM Sun Partly Cloudy Showers 69°F 45°F 63°F 44°F 66°F 46°F 70°F 48°F 61°F 47°F 60°F 49°F 60°F 49°F Receive $5 off when you spend $100! WE ARE YOUR ONE STOP CAR CENTER • Full Service Repair • ASE Certifi ed Technician • Shrink Wrap • Tire sales Locally Owned. Community Minded Aj Shervin, Owner
