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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW 'Watchdog' helps recover rare kingsnake from Medford pet store ... Scrambling for eggs ... Our View: Commons construction schedule raises questions ... 'Watchdog' helps recover rare kingsnake from Medford pet store ... Scrambling for eggs ... Our View: Commons construction schedule raises questions ... Clothes, toys would brighten holidays for family of seven Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Dec. 12, 2014 at 2:00 AM Updated Dec 12, 2014 at 12:37 PM Posted Dec. 12, 2014 at 2:00 AM Updated Dec 12, 2014 at 12:37 PM » Social News Editor's note:  Light One Candle is an annual series sponsored by the Mail Tribune that focuses on an individual, group or agency that could use a helping hand during the holiday season. Once that need is filled, donations may be distributed to others in need. The health and happiness of her children motivated this single mother of six to overcome addiction. Child-welfare workers and Court Appointed Special Advocates have deemed the 38-year-old Medford woman a responsible, active and sober parent. Using heroin, she sought assistance from Oregon Department of Human Services more than a year ago. The mother wishes for new clothes for her kids, ranging in age from 1 to 16. She wears size 3XL and would appreciate makeup and a new shower curtain for the household. The oldest boy skateboards and occasionally plays video games. He wears large shirts, size 34-30 pants and size 10 shoes. With gift cards, he would purchase music or see movies. The 10-year-old is a girly girl who loves pink and purple. Her shirt and pant sizes are 10, and her shoe size is 3. She would enjoy art and craft supplies and jewelry-making kits. Also enamored of all things pink, the 8-year-old girl plays dress-up and with Barbie dolls. She wears size 8 clothing and size 1 shoes. The 8-year-old boy’s shirt and pant sizes are 10, and his shoe size is 3. Board games suitable for his age would furnish a fun, family activity. A remote-control car would delight both him and his 5-year-old brother, who wears shirt and pant size 5 and 9 in shoes. The 5-year-old would benefit from educational toys designed for his age. Sharing the older boys’ fascination with automobiles, the youngest plays Hot Wheels with his brothers. He wears 18-month shirts and pants and toddler size 4 shoes. To help, call Allison Redding at CASA of Jackson County, 541-734-2272. — Sarah Lemon  MailTribune.com Writer Posted Dec. 12, 2014 at 2:00 AM Updated Dec 12, 2014 at 12:37 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501