SIUSLAW NEWS | SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2019 | 3A Community News ‘Tree of Giving’ begins soon The 19th annual “Tree of Giving” begins Monday, Dec. 2, at Siuslaw Glass & Mirror. Stop by for a cup of coffee or hot chocolate and enjoy some cookies while selecting an ornament from the decorated tree, representing gift requests for specific necessities by high school students in the community. Return gifts to Siu- slaw Glass & Mirror, 1780 Kingwood St., by Dec 18. Gifts will be distributed before the school Christ- mas break. 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Professional Photography including drone aerial pictures. MLS Listing seen on over 3,000+ Real Estate Search Websites. NO hidden fees, CANCEL anytime, NO fees paid until the homes sells. - PROVEN RESULTS & SALES STATS - SAVE MORE MONEY, KEEP MORE PROFITS - To get the no obligation process started contact local Real Estate expert: Andrea Kirkpatrick, Licensed Broker in Oregon Hybrid Real Estate 541-505-1943 • oregonbrokerandrea@gmail.com PHOTOS BY DEBORAH HELDT CORDONE, USCGAUX PA3 BMCS Jay Nilles, Officer-in-Charge (far right), and BMC Kevin Smith (second from right) conduct a formal uniform inspection at Station Siuslaw River. Local USCG keeps heritage with traditional inspection Florence, an Official Coast Guard City, has several military veterans’ groups in town and only one active military base, United States Coast Guard Station Siuslaw River. With the presence of vet- erans and active-duty alike comes military heritage and ceremony. The Coast Guard con- siders the uniform a sym- bol of this heritage, and it reflects the pride shared by Team Coast Guard mem- bers. Common uniformity is core to maintaining a professional military ap- United States Coast Guard Station Siuslaw River crew gather for a group photo pearance both individual- after inspection, in front of the historic building which currently houses mechan- ly and as an organization. ic bays and training area. Coinciding with an all- hands Morning Quarters BM1 Zachary Rowan. This cludes wearing the right last Wednesday, Nov. 20, dress uniform inspection uniform and equipment Station Siuslaw River com- imparted a formal note of at the right time. The men mand performed a uniform ceremony after the raising and women at Station Siu- inspection on crew mem- of the American flag during slaw River embrace this bers. the Call to Colors on base. legacy and are always ready BMCS Jay Nilles, Offi- The Coast Guard mot- to serve the members and cer-in-Charge, was assisted to Semper Paratus means mariners of the community. by BMC Kevin Smith and “Always Ready,” which in- Crab Crack to offer ‘to go’ option this year Tickets will be available for the ninth annual Flor- ence Crab Crack beginning Dec. 10 at Florence Food Share, 2190 Spruce St. Enjoy crab while aid- ing the less fortunate in the area during this annu- al fundraiser that benefits Florence Food Share. Ore- gon coast Dungeness crab, along with pasta, coleslaw, garlic bread, sodas, coffee and dessert will be served by volunteers. Attendees will also have the opportunity to pur- chase special auction items, includng brewery and golf packages, an Ashland Shakespeare experience, and more. Florence Crab Crack will be held at the Florence Events Center on Saturday, Feb. 1, from 4 to 7 p.m. Ticket price is $45 with only 400 seats available. There will be no ticket sales at the door. New this year are 50 “To Go” boxes, which include one whole crab, pasta, coleslaw, garlic bread and dessert, which will be pre- sold beginning Dec. 10 and available for pick-up on Feb. 1 from 2 to 3 p.m. for $25 each. Group seating or more information is available at florencefoodshare.org or by calling 541-997-9110. 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