Staff Reports
Order fresh evergreen holiday decorations and benefit Austin's House at the same time. Choose from noble fir and mixed evergreen wreaths, door swag, Western cedar garland, English holly, table centerpiece and gift baskets. A 22-inch noble fir wreath is $18 for local delivery. All holiday decorations are shipped from Sherwood Forest Farms of Washington, viewed at www.sherwoodforestfarms.com
Deadline for orders is today and all deliveries will be made during the week of Dec. 1. Local delivery is free. Place check or credit card orders by contacting Karen Goode at (775) 720-9795 or Sheila Byington, (775) 790-9253.
Austin's House is a group foster home in Douglas County that provides services and care for up to 10 children at a time between the ages of birth and 17. The children are referrals from child protective services, referrals from the courts, homeless children and other children in crisis that are in need of shelter. Austin's House provides the basic living necessities including proper nutrition, hygiene, rest, nurturing, recreation, companionship and education.
The annual budget to operate Austin's House exceeds $450,000 so continued community support is needed to meet this amount. Information about Austin's House at www.austinshouse.org or 267-6711.
