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http://www.omniture.com --> Sections Home Page Local News AP News AP Entertainment Archives Business Classifieds Event Calendar Forums Life Opinion Obituaries Photo Gallery Readers Photo Gallery Sports Tempo Weather Special Coverage 2006 Britt Festivals --> Shop Our Valley AutoFinder HomeFinder JobFinder Search Our Valley Special Sections Distinctly Northwest Readers' Choice Homelife Magazine Joy Magazine Holiday Guide Oregon Golf Info Oregon Wine Info Other Publications Local Links Ashland News eSouthernOregon Newspapers In Education Personals Moving Here Movie Listings TV Listings Volunteer Customer Service Advertise With Us Media Kit Place Classified Ad Contact Us FAQ's Home Delivery Site Map --> Email Story to a Friend December 21, 2006 Down-on-luck family craves holiday spirit EDITOR'S NOTE: "Light One Candle" is an annual Mail Tribune series that focuses on the single need of an individual, family or agency during the holidays. By SARAH LEMON A string of bad luck has unraveled the fabric of a White City family, now left homeless. The 41-year-old father of seven recently lost his job at a metal shop and now works as a cook. The family had to leave its home, which the landlord planned to sell. While looking for a new house, the father suffered neck injuries when another driver rear-ended his vehicle. He found a new rental only to lose it for lack of finances. "When I asked about his holiday plans, he shook his head and said, 'I can't even think of that,' " said Ila Reimer, homeless liaison for the Eagle Point School District. Advertisement The family's 1980s Suburban is on its last legs, and one of the children broke the 36-year-old mother's glasses, adding even more monetary hardships. The family is staying with friends and at local homeless shelters until it can secure housing. Gift certificates to buy clothing — particularly winter coats — would benefit the entire family. The oldest boy badly needs jeans. The youngest girl, 15 months, could use age-appropriate toys. The 6- and 8-year-old boys like "Pirates of the Caribbean" toys and wish for toy swords. Their 9- and 10-year-old sisters want Bratz dolls, jewelry and bicycles. Both like to draw and write stories. The two oldest kids want portable CD players with headphones. The 12-year-old girl wishes for silver hoop earrings, gel pens, a journal and "Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants" on DVD while her 13-year-old brother wants "The DaVinci Code" on DVD. Donations can be delivered to the Eagle Point School District office, 11 N. Royal Ave., Eagle Point. For more information, call Reimer at 830-6202. [email protected] . Would you like to respond to this story? If so Click Here to visit our forums. Advertisement Copyright © 1997-2007 Mail Tribune, Inc. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions | Website Feedback online casinos news Home Security Systems Online Casino Reviews Men's Clothing Fundraisers UK Homeowner Loans Discount Hotel Reservations Send Flowers Casinos Canada Texas Electric Choice Compare Electric rates in Texas Windermere Van Vleet Trunks, Footlocker Online poker at AbsolutePoker.com