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December 5, 2012
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Fire department cloaks children in holiday joy

A hooded Batman jacket with a built-in mask was the highlight of the day for Tony Bitonti, 8. He said he planned to wear the jacket just as soon as he got home. Tony, who lives in Tri City, was one of about 35 students who took part in the Myrtle Creek Fire Department’s annual Clothe-A-Child program Tuesday. The program gives children from low-income families $100 each for clothes. The children are chosen based mainly on need, Canyonville Elementary School Principal Brody Guthrie said. The program was started about 20 years ago by an elementary school teacher. The fundraising is …

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The News-Review Updated Dec 5, 2012 11:21AM Published Dec 7, 2012 03:21PM Copyright 2012 The News-Review. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.