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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2015 3 A Florence police arrest Kiwanis, Elks to host free Thanksgiving dinner California fugitives The Florence Police Department (FPD) reported the arrest of Michele Renee Huni, 37, and Jason Blair Huni, 41, two transients with warrants from Nevada County, Calif. According to Lt. John Pitcher, an investigator from the Nevada County District Attorney’s Office contacted the FPD on Friday, Nov. 6. The investigator requested assistance locating two sus- pects that had warrants out of Nevada County, who were reported to be in the Florence area. On Tuesday, Florence police located the suspects camping at Honeyman State Park. Officers arrested the Hunis on fugitive from justice charges and transported them to Lane County Jail. Pitcher also said that the Hunis had five children camp- ing with them. All five chil- dren were placed in the care of the Department of Health Services. 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The Florence Kiwanis club organiz- es this annual event and the cost is funded by the Florence Kiwanis Foundation. This is the sixth annual com- munity dinner and more than 500 dinners are served each year. Volunteers from the local Kiwanis club, churches and other individuals will be on hand to cook, serve and visit with diners. River Cities Taxi will once again provide free transporta- tion within city limits to and from the lodge only. Donations of cash and non- perishable food items will be accepted at the door. The event requires the help of up to 100 volunteers and we are still seeking additional help. You can volunteer by email- ing dinner@florencekiwanis .org, or call 541-999-4883. Long-time Presbyterian Church keyboardist retires as Joy Burkey recently retired keyboardist from the Holiday Bazaars Nov. 20, 21 & 22 Friday, Saturday 10am - 7pm Sunday, 10am - 3pm Three Rivers Casino Resort & Event Center Outside Family Entrance Tole Painting • Ceramics • Holiday Decor Books • andles • Jewelry • lothing Knitting • Hand-tied Noble Wreaths and much, much more! COURTESY PHOTO Community members enjoy a free holiday dinner last year at the Florence Elks Club. Second Longest Running Bazaar in Florence A LICE B RAUER C HRISTIAN P RESCHOOL HOLIDAY SHOPPE FUNDRAISER Wrapping paper, Jewelry, Home Décor, Kitchen Items and more! Items range from $8 - $45.00 Call to see our Holiday catalog Today or stop by the Center! All proceeds go to support the preschool academic program Presbyterian Church of the Siuslaw (PCOS). She will be greatly missed for the impact she has made on the lives of churchgoers at PCOS over the past 10 years. Burkey grew up in Appalachia, along the Ohio River. Her grandmother want- ed her to play the organ, and she privately took organ les- sons unbeknownst to her grandparents. One day they attended the local Methodist Church and heard her playing. They were greatly impressed and supported her desire to continue her career as a church organist. Burkey knew she couldn’t make a living as a church musician, so she went to Ohio State University where she studied to become a Dental Hygienist. This occupation continued to be her primary source of income for many years allowing her to follow her career in church music. Studying with several well- known organ teachers and attending music conferences and workshops in many parts of the country helped refine her skills. For 30 years she served as the organist at First Christian Church in Chico, Calif., and helped that church acquire a fine pipe organ. COURTESY PHOTO Paul Guthmuller, music director of the Presbyterian Church, presents a plaque to Joy Burkey (left) celebrating her retire- ment. While in Chico she played during the summer months for a small church in Chester, Calif., in the Lake Almanor basin. There she met her hus- band, Jerry, a retired church musician from Southern California. They played together as an organ and piano team, and decided to get married. In addition to their church work they also led community choruses in Chico and Florence. When Burkey retired as a dental hygienist she and Jerry moved to Florence. She accompanied the church choir and Jerry was a hospice volun- teer. For a time they provided musical leadership for the Yachats Community Presbyterian Church before returning to work in Florence. “I am blessed by the support I have received through the years in the various churches I have served,” said Burkey. FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY NOVEMBER 14 NOVEMBER 15 NOVEMBER 16 NOVEMBER 17 NOVEMBER 18 NOVEMBER 19 NOVEMBER 20 Gift Shop Breezy, Heavy Rain Heavy Rain Developing Rain at Times Mostly Cloudy, Rain Possible Showers Possible Every $10 you spend in the Peace Harbor Medical Center Gift Shop during November and December... receive a ticket for a chance to win one of many great prizes. Mostly Cloudy, Rain Sunny, High Clouds 59°F 47°F 51°F 45°F 54°F 51°F 58°F 53°F 56°F 45°F 53°F 48°F 57°F 40°F Meggan Haslett, Director 541-603-1562 WEDNESDAY THURSDAY It’s Christmas at Our Gift Shop Beginning November 23rd Peace Health Medical Center Merry Christmas from Your Hospital Gift Shop Volunteers Have the brakes checked. The braking system is the vehicle’s most important safety item. “Pies Plus” Make sure your tires are operating safely and efficiently. Call or come in today for your FREE Tire Check! Paul Potter - Owner Homemade pies, arts and craft s. 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