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Shop With Heroes returns for 2024 holiday season Members of the Coquille Police and Fire Department are excited to announce the 12th annual Shop with Heroes. This program helps impoverished children within the Coquille School District have a memorable and special Christmas. Thanks to community donations, we are able to bus the children and chaperones to Walmart to purchase Christmas presents. When they return to Coquille, the children will have lunch provided and the opportunity to meet Santa. This event will take place on Dec. 14. We are extremely grateful for the contributions we received in the past

from local citizens, businesses, and community service organizations and we are looking forward to your contributions again this year. If you have questions or are interested in donating to this program, contact Tobia Cochran at 541-396-2114 or by email at tcochran@ cityofcoquille.org. We are also very grateful to our community partners and the local agencies who volunteer their time to be a chaperone for this event. These Heroes make the event extra special for the children. Our Heroes are made up of Firefighters, Law Enforcement, Dispatchers, Coast Guard, Nurses, School Teachers,

Paramedics/EMTs, and many more. If you’re interested in volunteering or being a chaperone, please get in touch with our office. TIMELINE OF EVENTS: 8:30 a.m. Breakfast & Child Check-In - Coquille High School (doors do not open until 8:30 a.m.); 9:30 a.m., Busses Depart for Walmart; 11 to 12 p.m., Busses Depart for Coquille; 11:30 to 12:30 p.m., Lunch Provided for Children and Volunteers; 12:30 p.m., Children must be picked up at Coquille High School Cafeteria. Donations can be made in person at Coquille City Hall or at the Coquille Police Department.

Donations may also be mailed to the Coquille Police Department at 851 North Central Blvd, Co-

quille OR 97423. Please make checks payable to the Coquille Police Department or the City of

Coquille. Tax receipts are available upon request.

Florence CROW Theatre opens

Haunted Maze on October 25 Rhody Days Gone Wrong! When most people think of a small-town carnival, they imagine laughter, delicious junk food, games, rides, and family fun. But this year, something is different. Florence's annual carnival has been taken over by an extreme evil that turns happy days into a total nightmare! Voted “Best Haunt in Oregon 2018” by Oregon Haunted Houses, C.R.O.W.’s seventh Scare-CROW Haunted Maze, entitled “Carn-EVIL of Terror,” will be held on five nights: Oct. 25-26 and Oct. 29-31, from 6 to 9 p.m. A less scary “Family Hour” geared toward younger kids will be held on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 5 to 6 p.m., with the maze transitioning back to very scary at 6 p.m. Suggested minimum age for the regular maze is 8+, and entry is always at parents’ discretion (and at your own risk). The maze is held indoors at the Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St., providing indoor re-

stroom facilities, concessions, lobby games, and photo opportunities. “Imagine Rhody Days but absolutely horrifying!” said CROW Artistic Director Melanie Heard. “Pretty much everyone has been to a carnival at least once in their lives. This year’s theme will take something normally fun and happy and completely distort it, twisting many of your favorite things into the stuff of nightmares. We have some awesome scares planned, and one of my favorite things is hearing people scream!” C.R.O.W.’s “Twisted”(2023), “Freak Show” (2019), and “Quarantine” (2018) mazes showed so much deadly appeal that over 1,000 guests passed through, traveling from as far away as Astoria, Bandon, Eugene/ Springfield, Brookings, Washington and California, and beyond. C.R.O.W. is known for exceptionally high-quality production values for their annual performance-based

projects, including costumes, make-up, scenic design elements, props, lighting, sound, and acting. The ScareCROW Haunted Maze is an annual fundraiser for the entire non-profit arts program, and all funds directly impact local youth. “Money raised will provide scholarships for dance classes, workshops, and summer camps, as well as help to fund future mainstage musicals, educational materials, and so much more,” said Heard. C.R.O.W. is currently accepting Haunted Maze sponsorships, and information and perks can be found on their website. Maze admission is $12 per person, per entry or $44 for a party of four (must be used same night). Tickets are sold at the door by cash or credit card. The maze is ADA accessible. There will be onsite food and drinks provided by The Florence Events Center. For more information about the maze, including photos, videos, and FAQ’s, visit www.crowkids.com.

Oregon Community Foundation names former sports executive as Chief People Officer PORTLAND — Oregon Community Foundation has named Traci Reandeau as its new Chief People Officer, responsible for leading organizational culture across five offices and eight regions of the state. Reandeau is a seasoned human resource professional with more than 35 years of experience in creating great places to work with exceptional brands, including the Portland Trail Blazers and KEEN. The CPO is a new position on the Executive Team at Oregon Community Foundation, a reflection of the organization’s increased capacity and impact in recent years. Last year, OCF and its donors distributed $225 million in grants and

scholarships to communities, nonprofits and Tribes working in all 36 counties of Oregon. It was OCF’s broadest effort yet to improve the lives of all Oregonians through the power of philanthropy. That impact is expected to grow in the coming years. “Traci’s blend of wisdom and practicality, enthusiasm for both boldness and the gritty work of change, and her obvious spirit of kindness and respect are traits that will move our organization forward,” said OCF President and CEO Lisa Mensah. “This search process has allowed me to think deeply about the operational needs of our foundation and the team that will best help us achieve the success we

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all desire in the years to come.” Most recently, Reandeau served as the VP of Global People and Culture for KEEN/Fuerst Group, where she helped successfully grow the brand to more than 350 employees. The Fuerst Group, including KEEN, Chrome, and fully owned factories and a distribution center, grew to more than 2,300 total employees during her 11-year tenure. Prior to KEEN, she was the Senior Vice President of Human Resources at the Portland Trail Blazers, where she spent 18 years building and professionalizing the core functions of HR as the workforce grew. “I am thrilled to join the Oregon Community Foundation as the Chief

People Officer,” Reandeau said. “Together, we will foster an inclusive and vibrant culture that empowers our team and strengthens our communities. I look forward to collaborating with such passionate individuals dedicated to making a difference and being a part of the continued growth of OCF internally and externally.” Reandeau was born and raised in Clatskanie, and is a proud graduate of the University of Portland. A lifelong advocate of volunteerism, Reandeau was awarded the Woman of Spirit award for her work in the community in 2007. She is a current member of the board of directors for Albina Head Start, where she has served

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