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 or table centerpiece. A 22-inch noble fir wreath is $20 for local pickup. All holiday decorations are shipped from Sherwood Forest Farms of Washington.
To place orders, contact Conrad Buedel at 267-6676 or tahoeconrad@charter.net. Deadline for orders is Oct. 19.
You may also order gifts to be delivered directly to the homes of family and friends. The holiday evergreens arrive the week before Thanksgiving. Orders for local pick-up available Nov. 30.
Austin's House is a group foster home in Douglas County that provides services and care for up to 10 children 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.
Information about making a donation to Austin's House at www.austinshouse.org or 267-6711.
