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10A | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2018 | SIUSLAW NEWS Habitat celebrates latest home dedication Has it been 5 years or more since your tank was pumped? Then it’s time! Call us to today to schedule an appointment. Check Saturday’s paper for a coupon good on your next service. Lowest Prices Guaranteed—We will match any competitors price ! 541-997-8885 COURTESY PHOTO The Egan family at the dedication of their Habitat home on Oct. 19, which marked the 30th family to participate in the Habitat for Humanity project in Florence. Florence Habitat For Humanity re- cently celebrated with Megan Egan and her family as her new home was dedi- cated. On Oct. 19, Mike Harklerode, FHFH Board president, welcomed Egan’s fam- ily and friends, Habitat volunteers, do- nors and neighbors to the celebration. The Egan home on Nopal Street has been “refreshed” as the 30th Habitat residence in Florence after the previous homeowner relocated out of state. Following a thorough selection pro- cess in summer, Egan completed “sweat equity” hours by working with Habitat volun-teers in painting, repairing and completing landscaping projects. Her two sons and her grandmother will share the home. Egan expressed her gratitude to “ev- eryone who supported (my) dreams and helped make them a reality.” Janell Morgan, Habitat Executive Di- rector, acknowledged the generous con- tributions of the Florence Elks Lodge, Grocery Outlet, Banner Bank, Morn- Celebrate Th anksgiving Day with us!! ing Star Quilters of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Bones Nurs- ery, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Florence in Bloom, Best Western, Berk- shire Hathaway and additional support- ers and donors. Sylvia and Jack Napoles were Habitat Family Partners with Egan, and Alice Sichting-Burns was project coordinator. Volunteers are welcome to participate in Habitat activities and home construc- tion projects by contacting the HFH of- fice at 541-902-9227. Serving until 2:00pm Take Home Dinners Available Menu includes: Roasted Turkey breast with mashed potatoes, gravy, yams, sausage and sage stuffi ng, dinner roll and apple pie bars Th anksgiving Dinner $22 per person (Gratuity not included) Operation Christmas Child gift collection to begin Florence Evangelical Church, 1318 Rhododendron Drive, is once again the area collection point for Operation Christ- mas Child, the world’s largest Christmas project of its kind. Florence residents, families, churches and groups can help spread joy to millions of chil- dren around the world by filling shoeboxes as Christmas gifts for them. The gifts can include Elks Lodge to commemorate Marine Corps. anniversary Saturday, Nov. 10, will mark the United States Marine Corps 243rd an- niversary since the Con- tinental Congress autho- rized its creation in 1775. Former Marines, any local active duty Ma- rine as well as any FMF Corpsmen, along with their spouses or signifi- cant others are invited to a birthday celebration to be held at the Elk Lodge, located at 1686 12th St., on the Nov. 10. The celebration con- sists of a no-host open bar from 5 to 6 p.m., and dinner will be served at 6 p.m. The Marine Com- mandant’s Message, tra- ditional cake cutting, remarks and a raffle on a number of baskets con- taining Marine Corps memorabilia, as well as a live auction, will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. For tickets, call 541- 991-3256. school supplies, clothing and toys for children ages 2 to 14. From the distribution sites, boxes are flown to countries around the world, and then delivered to communities by trucks — and even donkeys, camels or canoes. This year’s National Collec- tion Week is Monday, Nov. 12, to Monday, Nov. 19. Florence project coordina- tors hope to collect at least 500 shoebox gifts this year. Collec- tion hours at Florence Evan- gelical Church are Monday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Plus, Wednesday, Nov. 14, from 5 to 8 p.m., and Monday, Nov. 19, from 8 to 10 a.m. Donations to help with post- age are also appreciated. For questions about dropping off shoeboxes or putting them to- gether, call the church at 541- 997-2523. Operation Christmas Child has been an annual project of Samaritan’s Purse since 1993. The project has delivered gift-filled shoeboxes to more than 124 million children, n more than 150 countries and territories. For information, visit www. samaritanspurse.org/occ. Please reserve “take home” by Monday 11/20 1201 35th St. Florence, Or. 97439 541-997-1940 Pick up times: Wednesday from 2-5pm and Th ursday before 2 Reservations required at 541-997-1940 Ex. 5 Speak your peace. Write a Letter to the Editor. Editor@TheSiuslawNews.com A sampling of our offerings...Lakes, River, Ocean, Golf and more! 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