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❚ SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 2015 Library ‘100 for 100’ campaign underway To top off its 100th year of service last month, the Siuslaw Library District introduced the 100 for 100 campaign, a request asking 100 patrons to donate $100 each for the 100th anniversary celebration. These funds will add to a reserve fund to ensure the legacy of the library. As part of this 100-year celebration, a “Chamber After Hours” was held at the library May 7. Sponsors for the “100 for 100” event included BJ’s Ice Cream, Maple Street Grill, Beachcomber Pub and the Friends of the Library. A competitive scavenger hunt was held during the After Hours, requiring participants to speak with many of the library folks in attendance to answer questions like “What is the theme of this year’s summer reading program?” and “What can you volunteer to do at the library?” The grand prize winner of this competition was Evelyn Cloyd, who received a gift certificate from Maple Street Grill and ice cream from BJ’s. Anne Machalek, second- prize winner, received ice cream from BJ’s, a gift basket and handmade greeting cards from the Friends of the Library. Janet Wellington, the door prize winner, received a certificate from BJ’s Ice Cream. The “100 for 100” cam- paign had raised more than $8,000 by the end of May. Only 20 more patrons are needed to contribute $100 each in order to meet the goal. Contributions can be made to the Siuslaw Public Library and sent to 1460 Ninth St., Florence, OR, 97439. For more information, call 541-997-3132 or visit www. siuslawlibrary.org. L OOKING FOR B REAKING N EWS ? www.TheSiuslawNews.com [tÑÑç exà|ÜxÅxÇà4 Thirty years ago the Siuslaw school district wisely invested in a new teacher. Mrs. Mary-Jean Church, “MJ” to her friends is officially retired. Her students, many of which are now parents of her students, know her best as Mrs. Church. Congratulations and best wishes for your retirement Mrs. Church! Thank you for touching the lives of our students, parents and community! We love you! $1,000 CASH G I V E AWAY EVERY DAY! NIGHTLY DRAWINGS SUN - THURS, 7 PM FRI & SAT, 10 PM 20 YEARS EARN ENTRIES PLAYING SLOTS AND TABLE GAMES SUNDAYS & S THURSDAYS! T ON COOS BA Y THEMILLCASINO.COM THE OLD SCHOOL FURNITUR E STORE NEW FUR NITUR E AT OLD S C HOO L PR IC ES A weekly roundup of shopping, savings and doings around town. NE ED A GO OD NIGHTS S LEEP? COME TO THE THE OLD SCHOOL FURNITUR E OLD SCHOOL FURNITURE STORE FURNTIURE AT MATTR OLD SCHOOL STOR NEW E FOR A NEW ES S PRICES A GOOD NIGHT’S WHILE YO UR NEED THERE C HEC K O SLEEP? UT O UR GIZMO SAYS: COME SEE OUR BARK..... NO BITE!!! COME TO THE OLD SCHOOL FUNITURE BEDROOM SETS STORE FOR A NEW MATTRESS WHILE YOU ARE THERE CHECK OUT BEDROOM SETS Monday - Saturday 10-5 • HWY 101 & 6th Street BARK SALES Beauty Bark (dyed red or black) Fine or Medium Fir Nuggets • Bark Rock • Hemlock ROCK PRODUCTS GOT SAND? Yes, We Do! We gladly sell to the Public Delivery or Pick-Up By the bucket or by the truck load! Red Cinder Black, Blue and Gray Rock Landscape Rock of any size ( 1ft. - 5 ft.) Round Rock, all sizes Cobble Quarry Rock (1/2 inch - 6 inch) Concrete Mix GARDEN COMPOST Top Soil Mint Compost Come by and browse our full service landscape (Other materials by order) We Have Organic Steer-Plus! 997-9424 FREE IN TOWN DELIVERY FLORENCE SAW SHOP & RENTAL CENTER EARTH MOVING EQUIPMENT BACKHOE EXCAVATOR SKID STEER LOADERS • SCISSOR LIFT MONDAY-FRIDAY 8AM-5PM 1550 HWY. 101 & 6TH STREET 541-997-2653 products. You want it? We can get it! DEQ: 37943 CCB: 192681 Driveways and all phases of Excavation GIZMO SAYS: COME SEE OUR BARK..... NO BITE!!! GOT Come by and browse SAND? our full service Yes, landscape products. We Do! You want it? We can get it! 4525 Hwy. 101 Florence DEQ#37943 • CCB#192681 541-997-6300 CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK 10 A SIUSLAW NEWS