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<br /> <br />EUGENE CITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER <br /> <br />December 2, 2010 <br /> <br /> City of Eugene <br /> 777 Pearl Street, Room 105 <br /> Eugene, Oregon 97401-2793 <br /> (541) 682-5010 <br /> (541) 682-5414 (FAX) <br /> www.eugene-or.gov <br /> <br />IN THIS WEEK’S EDITION <br /> <br />DON’T LET A FIRE DAMPEN THE HOLIDAY SEASON <br />HOLIDAY BAZAAR RAISES $7,000 FOR ADULT PROGRAM <br />ELSA AND MARJORIE GOODYEAR BEQUEST $1 MILLION TO EUGENE PUBLIC LIBRARY <br /> <br /> <br />AROUND THE CITY <br />Don’t Let a Fire Dampen the Holiday Season <br />The holiday season should be a time of joy, warmth, family and traditions. It is also, sadly, a time of increased fire <br />hazards resulting in unexpected grief and tragedy for some families. House fires caused by decorations and candles <br />increase significantly during the holidays and account for an estimated 415 deaths and 1,650 injuries annually. <br /> <br />Holiday decorating can be done safely by following some easy tips to reduce the risk of a fire. <br /> <br /> <br /> When purchasing a live tree, check for freshness. A fresh tree is <br />green, needles are hard to pull from the branches and do not easily fall <br />when the tree is tapped on the ground. <br /> <br /> If using an artificial tree, look for the “Fire Resistant” label. This does <br />not mean the tree will not catch fire, but it does indicate the tree will <br />resist burning and extinguish quickly. <br /> <br /> Keep trees away from ignition sources, such as fireplaces and heaters. <br /> <br /> Only use lights that have been tested for safety by a recognized testing <br />laboratory. <br /> <br /> Check each set of lights, new or old, for damaged wires or loose <br />connections. <br /> <br /> Do not overload electrical circuits. Follow manufacturer <br />recommendations for stringing lights together. <br /> <br /> Use only non-combustible or flame-resistant decorations. <br /> <br /> Never use lighted candles on a tree or near other evergreens. <br /> <br /> Always use non-flammable holders, place candles where they will not <br />be knocked over, and remember, when going out – blow out. <br /> <br />For more information, contact the Fire Marshal’s Office at 541-682-5411. <br /> <br />Holiday Bazaar Raises $7,000 for Adult Program <br />More than 600 people attended the annual Holiday Bazaar at Campbell Community Center <br />on Saturday, Nov. 6. The event netted $7,002 from the sale of handcrafted and donated <br />items, crafts, quilts, wooden items, raffles, pies and baked goods, merchant gift cards, <br />preserves and Campbell’s famous sweet hot mustard. The event also included the sale of <br />breakfast snacks and lunch. <br /> <br />One of the big hits this year was the “Hawaiian Elvis” performance by David Lomond, <br />complete with a white jump suit. Proceeds benefit the Adult Services Program. Staff will <br />continue to sell items in Campbell Center’s lobby until the holiday season is over. Come <br />check it out. <br /> <br /> For more information, contact Yvaughn Tompkins at 541-682-5318. <br /> <br />EUGENE CITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER PAGE 1 <br />December 2, 2010 <br />