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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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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