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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2017 OCHS from 1A The public comment portion of the meeting grew disorgan- ized after attendees, who were told by Bare to “sign in and check the box on the sign-in sheet indicating they wished to speak,” discovered the sheet did not include such a box. This prompted Bare, instead, to begin asking everyone who had signed in if they wished to speak. Most did not, but the unclarity of the process added to the overall sense of disorder that has become a consistent pattern at OCHS Board meetings. Bare and Gervais were once again unwilling to respond directly to many of the ques- tions posed by the audience dur- ing the public comment portion of the meeting — in some cases refusing to acknowledge the content of some of the mem- bers’ questions. Bare said, “Thank you, next.” The lack of a response from Bare and Gervais added to the sense of frustration in the small crowd. As he has for the past three meetings, long-time OCHS member Tony Cavarno attempt- ed to get answers to questions regarding a number of relevant issues, including expenditures and long-range plans. Once again, his questions went unan- swered. “I have been to a lot of board meetings over the years, at all types of organizations and I have never seen anything like this,” Cavarno said. “My wife and I have been involved with the OCHS for many years and I believe this board should resign. They are not providing the members with answers to our questions and, frankly, I find their performance disgusting.” Gervais’ lack of details regarding the recent deaths of three puppies at the shelter seemed to exacerbate the prob- lem. Gervais and Raven reported the animals and their mother had been seen by a vet in Veneta and “simply passed away due to ill health.” Gervais and the board were then asked by an OCHS mem- ber why the shelter would not allow the remaining puppies and their mother to be placed in foster homes. They refused to respond, ignoring the rising volume of dissent in the room. Other questions ignored by Bare and Gervais were about the amount of money, if any, that was being spent on legal fees in light of the recent request by the Oregon Department of Justice for a mul- titude documents due yesterday, and also why the board felt the need for a police officer to be present at meetings. The lack of a response by the board generated shouts, prompt- ing a warning from Bare that some in the group would be forcibly removed. The meeting ended with no final statements given or sum- mation presented, leaving many audibly frustrated, with some loudly commenting that the OCHS board should resign or be replaced. The next meeting of the OCHS has not been formally announced. Buying or Selling? I can help. 7 A Holiday Festival to bring Santa, sales & music The Florence Area Chamber of Commerce is kicking off its annual Holiday Festival on Saturday, Nov. 25. Santa’s arrival, hayrides, lighted boats at the marina and the official lighting of its Christmas tree will take place in Historic Old Town, with shops and galleries remaining open for holiday shopping all around town. Many events will take place in Historic Old Town between 3:30 and 7 p.m. “Rain or shine, it’s time to celebrate together,” said Bettina Hannigan, the cham- ber’s executive director. “Our Old Town area is getting decked-out for the holidays and we are excited to announce that the City of Florence has planted a gor- geous live tree at the Siuslaw Interpretive Park for our town to enjoy year after year. “Come on out to be a part of the festivities.” At 3:30 p.m., Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive via firetruck down Bay Street, courtesy of Siuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue. “Bring the kids, naughty or nice, to Gazebo Park in Old Town to visit with Santa, enjoy hot cider, music, candy canes and all of the sparkling lights,” said Hannigan. “There will be free hay rides down Bay Street between the Port of Siuslaw and the parking lot west of The River House Inn.” As it gets dark at about 5:30 p.m. people can gather at the Siuslaw Interpretive Park when Mayor Joe Henry flips the switch to light the new tree for the very first time. Live music by Robert Paslay and Friends from Eugene will add to the festivi- ties. Saturday is also national Shop Small Day in honor of supporting small businesses. “Bring your shopping list and ‘Shop Small’ by visiting Florence merchants through- out town on Bay Street, the Antiques District and Uptown 101,” said Hannigan. “Many have new inventory coming in and are offering shopping spe- cials all day Saturday and throughout the season. Let’s keep our shopping dollars in our community.” New this year is the “Light Up Your Boat Float” at the Port of Siuslaw docks in Old Town. Boat owners — of any- thing from yachts to canoes — are encouraged to bring their boats, decorate them for the holidays, and be part of the festivities. Participants can moor their boats overnight on Nov. 25 for free to be part of the event, but they must register with the Port before Tuesday, Nov. 21. The Chamber will award a trophy for the best decorated vessel. 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COM “Pies Plus” at St. Andrews 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Open to public St. Andrews Episcopal Church Ada Grange Thanksgiving Bingo 5 p.m. — Kitchen opens 6 p.m. — Bingo begins Open to public Ada Grange, 10 miles out Canary Road Four Square Church Christmas Bazaar 9a.m. to 3p.m. Open to public 16241 Highway 101 541-997-6337 Sip and Paint Class with Karylynn Keppol 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. $40 per person — RSVP required Mindpower Gallery, 417 Fir Ave., Reedsport — 541-271-2485 18th annual Pounding for Florence Food Share 10 a.m. to 2 p.m Community invited to donate canned goods which will then be matched $2 per pound Grocery Outlet Spaghetti Dinner featuring the band 3 Man Slam 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tickets required Florence Senior Center 541-997-8844 Nov. 18 Victorian Belles Christmas Bazaar 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Open to public Three Rivers Casino Resort Christmas DIY Night Make and Take and Potluck 4 to 7 p.m. Open to public Florence Christian Church 990 Second St. Melody Ann Beaudro P RINCIPAL B ROKER Licensed in the state of Oregon 1749 Hwy. 101 Cell: 541-991-2151 Melody@trhunter.com www.trhunter.com TR HUNTER CUSTOM ENGRAVING & CUTTING Nov. 19 Victorian Belles Christmas Bazaar 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Open to public Three Rivers Casino Resort Nov. 20 Florence City Council Meeting 5:30 p.m. Open to public Florence City Hall ci.florence.or.us Nov. 21 Us TOO Florence Prostate Cancer Support Group With Urologist Roger McKimmy Noon to 1 p.m. Open to public Ichiban Restaurant 541-999-4239 Siuslaw Diabetes/Pre-diabetes Support Group 2 p.m. Open to public Siuslaw Public Library 541-902-6059 Lane Community College Florence Center Closed Nov. 23 to 26 For more information see the aca- demic calendar online lanecc.edu/cal- endars/academic-calendar Nov. 24 Spruce Point Holiday Bazaar 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Open to public Spruce Point Assisted Living & Memory Care 375 Ninth St. 541-997-6111 541-997-5691 541-361-9080 jmirvis@charter.net Florence, Oregon Florence Holiday Festival and Tree Lighting 3:30 to 6 p.m. Open to public to meet Santa Claus and hear holiday songs Historic Old Town Florence Nov. 25 Rhody Society Meeting Featuring Terry Henderson of Log Cabin Nursery 7 p.m. Presbyterian Church of the Siuslaw www.siuslawars.org Nov. 23 Thanksgiving Day Free Thanksgiving Dinner Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Florence 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Open to the Public Florence Elks Lodge 1686 12th St. Festival of Trees “Walking Through a Winter Wonderland” Benefit for Oregon Coast Military Museum 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Open to public Florence Events Center oregoncoastmilitarymuseum.com Last Chance to Register for the Florence Nativity Festival Display your family nativity in this community event held on Dec. 1 to 3 Contact Vickie Kennedy at 541-997- 7404 or vdkennedy54@gmail.com Wallflowers & Wine 6:30 p.m. Tickets required Florence Events Center Early RSVP encouraged Nov. 26 Festival of Trees Dinner and Auction Benefit for Oregon Coast Military Museum 5 p.m. Tickets and RSVP required Florence Events Center oregoncoastmilitarymuseum.com MM Piano Studio ESTATE JEWELRY AND ANTIQUE FURNITURE!!! 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