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SIUSLAW NEWS | SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2021 | 9A Florence community giveaway last weekend event ruled a success Three local Florence or- ganizations teamed up last Friday, Oct. 15, for a free Community Giveaway Event. The Florence Food Share, Florence Habitat for Humanity and Spruce Point Assisted Living and Memory Care sponsored this one-of-a-kind Give- away Event. The concept of the give- away was to be able to provide an event where members of the Florence community and sur- rounding areas could have access to various items free of charge. Hundreds of items including furni- ture, kitchen items, home furnishings and durable medical equipment were available at this free event. The event took place in the Food Share/Lutheran Church parking. The GiveAway event had been planned to run both Friday and Saturday, but all items were claimed on the first day, so the event ended a day early. “The real purpose of this event was to take items that our organiza- tions had that were not being used and provide an opportunity to get these items directly into the hands of members in our Florence communi- ty who could use them,” said DeAnn Hawkins, Community Relations Director at Spruce Point. “The three organizations worked seamlessly togeth- forces on the day of the event to load and trans- port items, set up/clean up the event, and help load large items into ve- hicles. “We are very proud of our partnership with Florence Food Share and Spruce Point Assisted Liv- ing and Memory Care,” stated Floyd Bidwell, Flor- ence Habitat for Humanity Restore Manager. “When organizations like ours work together to help the community, just think of the good we can do.” The planned two-day Community Giveaway was a Feedback from the com- complete success after just one day. munity during and after the event seemed very er in the weeks leading up ignated responsibilities.” positive, many stating that Volunteers from all these items would make a to the event, with each or- ganization taking on des- three organizations joined big difference in their day- to-day lives. Some people planned to use the items to furnish a first apart- Halloween Safety for Kids & Pets In all the excitement surrounding Halloween, it can be easy to overlook potential dangers faced by kids and pets each year. Take a moment to review these safety tips to help ensure a fun-fi lled holiday and prevent any real scares! Trick-or-Treat Tips to Keep Li’l Ghouls & Goblins Safe • Never let kids trick-or-treat alone. Older groups trick-or-treating without adult supervision should make sure a parent knows the planned trick-or-treat route. • Remind kids to walk, not run, when trick-or-treating. Instruct trick-or-treaters to use crosswalks and caution when crossing streets or driveways, and stay aware of their surroundings at all times. • Make sure costumes and masks fi t well to avoid tripping hazards or diffi culty seeing or breathing. • Use only non-toxic makeup and cosmetic-grade, eye-safe glitter on the skin and face. • Make sure kids carry a fl ashlight, and attach refl ective tape to costumes and treat bags to enhance visibility. • Eat only factory-wrapped candy that has not been opened. • Wearing a cloth mask over the face and nose when trick- or-treating in a group this Halloween can help keep kids healthy. 1790 Or Coast Hwy 101, Florence HalloWag Safety for Dogs & Cats • Keep candy out of reach from pets. Xylitol sweeteners and chocolate in particular can be toxic to dogs and cats. • Keep pets inside and away from the front door for their security and the safety of trick-or-treaters. • Costume carefully if you’re dressing up your pet, taking care not to restrict their movement, vision, hearing or ability to breathe. If your pet is distressed by wearing a costume, remove it immediately. • Make sure your pet is microchipped and wearing a collar with identifi cation tags to help ensure his or her safe return in the event of a Halloween escape. • Keep candle-lit jack-o-lanterns and other candles a safe distance from pets who may knock them over or burn themselves. Fresh Pasta from Eatwell Organic Noodle, Handmande Slow Cooked Marinara Sauce & Meatballs 12-7pm Costume Contest 3:45pm to 5pm • Adults, Kids, Pets, Prizes ment, some were able to get a much-needed bed for their child, some were able to get furniture or medical equipment for a senior family member or neighbor, and others just found a fun wall print or lamp to add to their ex- isting space. “The event went better than we could have ever imagined, with about 70% of the items taken within the first 30 minutes,” added Hawkins. Colin Morgan, Flor- ence Food Share Exec- utive Director, summed the event up perfectly in saying, “The event was a tremendous success and a real benefit to so many hard-working folks in our community. It was a fantastic example of how, when we work together, we can do great things!” Forest Service accepting applications for 1,000+ seasonal positions in Oregon and Washington PORTLAND—The USDA Forest Service will be accepting applications for more than 1,000 sea- sonal spring and summer jobs in Oregon and Wash- ington from Nov. 5 to 12, 2021. Positions are avail- able in multiple fields, including fire, recreation, natural resources, timber, engineering, visitor ser- vices and archaeology. Applications must be submitted on www.USA- JOBS.gov between Nov. 5 to 12. More information about seasonal employ- ment, available positions, and application instruc- tions can be found at www.fs.usda.gov/main/ r6/jobs. 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