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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, MAY 5, 2018 Pride from 1A Johnston said. “We got students to come in and we walked down the highway, and the students were keeping a list of everything that needed to be done. And then we thought, let’s just have a cleanup.” The students began envision- ing a project that would go beyond just trash cleanup. They picked out flowers to plant and decided to beautify the old rail- road shed at the fork in the high- ways. It was that project which Interim from 1A He added that because the board “had a non-traditional transfer” without the usual stag- gered terms of directors, “We also needed someone with com- pliance experience in dealing with restricted endowments to insure we had proper reporting policy’s in effect.” Butzer will take over the lead- ership role at OCHS beginning Tuesday. She said she is looking for- ward to the challenge. “As the interim executive director at OCHS, part of my work will be to encourage board members, staff and volunteers alike to focus on the agency’s important mission — which is providing excellent care for the animals in their custody, securing safe and loving new homes for those animals and providing edu- cation to the public about how to reduce or eliminate pet over-pop- ulation through spaying and neu- tering,” Butzer said. OCHS’s choice for the interim director position has consider- led Coos Bay Rail Link to adorne a locomotive engine with the schools Mapleton Sailors’ logo. “It’s rewarding because the students are part of something,” Johnston said. “You can see it on their faces. They’re using team- work and comaraderie.” Harden added, “They wanted to see a future here.” While a large crowd of stu- dents is expected to attend the event, adults throughout the region are also invited to take part. “The kids want to see that the adults care, and the adults want to see that the kids care,” Harden said. “The kids have a passion for this, but they want the adults to step up. For me, that’s the key. Let the community know there’s things they can do.” And for a community like Mapleton, which has no city government, volunteerism is vital to the community’s sur- vival. “It’s everything,” Harden said. “Whether it’s here or the Lion’s Club or the library, we couldn’t function without our number of volunteers. Without the number of people who step up, we couldn’t function. Lion’s Club has always done scholar- ships and bingo, and they give it all back to the community. Mapleton wouldn’t exist without volunteers.” It’s events like Mapleton Pride Cleanup that Harden hopes will motivate people in the region to take part in their community through volunteerism and inspire ideas on how to improve the town. “There are people in the com- munity who want to give back and they don’t know how,” she able experience working with nonprofit organizations in transi- tion. Butzer is confident the com- munity will be encouraged with the changes she intends to initi- ate. “It’s clear that the people of the Florence area are concerned about the status of OCHS at this time and how it will successfully move forward,” she said. “Nonprofit Association of Oregon Associates like myself have extensive experience help- ing nonprofit organizations fulfill their missions successfully through good governance, responsible financial manage- ment, support of a qualified and caring staff and the welcome assistance of donors and volun- teers from the community.” The OCHS Board of Directors continues to be be busy in their first month of service. They are still meeting regularly to famil- iarize themselves with the opera- tions and financial situation at OCHS. Hannigan said lack of commu- nication with the organization’s former leadership has led to delays in identifying assets and records for both financials and past board decisions. There is currently no manager for the OCHS shelter or the Thrift Store on Bay Street. Hannigan also reported that some volunteers have decided to move on and others have recent- ly joined in assisting at the shel- ter and the Thrift Store. These changes were expected and Hannigan thinks having a director, even on an interim basis, will help to alleviate con- cerns regarding the recent changes. Butzer’s hiring is one of the more significant actions the board has taken since April’s election, and it comes at a good time, as the OCHS has recently received a significant donation. The large monetary donation is from Jo Ann Sutton, a resident of Florence and a longtime sup- porter of OCHS. The money received from Sutton will allow OCHS to implement a strategic plan for the future once it is crafted by Butzer and the board. Butzer is clear about her mis- sion and she is confident that the DOJ and OCHS members will approve of the new, more profes- sional and transparent direction at the organization. “We will ensure that gover- nance and operational systems are established, implemented and working well,” she said. “We will encourage communication to be open and clear and we will work to be inclusive in our poli- cies and actions.” Butzer also said she has a per- sonal reason for accepting the temporary position at OCHS. “I’m pleased to begin my work at OCHS this coming week as I am a long-time supporter of my own local humane society in Cottage Grove. My professional work and my love for cats and dogs will dovetail as I work alongside the OCHS board and staff,” she said. “My 18-year-old orange tabby cat, Dan, has kindly given me permission to be away from home to perform this work. “Thank you in advance to the people of Florence whom I’m confident will support the re- emergence of a strong Oregon Coast Humane Society.” said. “This is a way for them to help. People are wanting to be involved with keeping the com- munity clean and as safe as pos- sible. This gives them an outlet and makes them think of things they hadn’t even thought about to help the community, beyond 7 A donating money or bringing in cans of food to the Mapleton Food Share. This shows. It’s a physical difference that they can see.” The event runs from 9 a.m. to noon, and gathers at Maple Food Share, 10718 Highway 126. Jerry’s Place Home of whatcha brewing Celebrates Cinco de Mayo! Come out Saturday, May 5th and enjoy some great food and try out our Jalapeño Beer! Dine in or take out. Call ahead and we’ll have it ready for you. Jerry’s Place Bar & Grill 88274 Rhododendron Dr • 541-997-381 THIS WEEK COAST ON THE A W EEKLY L ISTING OF C OMMUNITY E VENTS IN THE F LORENCE A REA S UBMIT ALL E VENTS I NFORMATION VIA E MAIL TO P RESS R ELEASES @T HE S IUSLAW N EWS . COM Thursdays through May 24 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Open to public Florence United Methodist Church New Testament Class on St. Matthew Taught by Joel Marks, adjunct profes- sor of American History 6:30 to 8 p.m. Open to public; refreshments served Church of Jesus Christ of Latter — day Saints Wednesdays Points of Grace Community Acupuncture Experience relief from pain and stress 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Donations encouraged Wellspring Clinic 1845 Highway 126 May 5 Parking Lot Sale 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Open to public Florence Habitat for Humanity ReStore “The Reunion” Beatles Fantasy Tribute 7 p.m. — show Tickets required Florence Events Center May 6 Jazz Kings — “You Asked For It” 2 p.m. Tickets required Florence Events Center May 7 Mapleton Pride Clean Up Challenge 9 a.m. to noon Open to public; taco lunch provided for volunteers Mapleton Food Share Siuslaw Soil and Water Conservation District Board Meeting 6:30 p.m. Open to public Siuslaw Soil and Water Conservation District Office 1775 Laurel Way, Suite 4, Florence Plant and Rummage Sale Women of the United Methodist Church May 8 Alva Bracey Broker Your goals are my top priority. Let’s get together! Call, Text or Email Cell: 541-505-1180 Florence Startup Happy Hour 5 to 7 p.m. Open to public Beachcomber Pub May 11 Land-Sea Conservation Talk + Beach Cleanup 11 a.m. — Educational talk on land- sea conservation 11:30 a.m. — Travel to Stonefield Beach SP (Bring sack lunch for snacking if you wish) 12:30 to 3:00pm — Beach clean-up Cape Perpetua Coastal Woman Veteran’s Lunch 11:30 a.m. Open to woman veterans and their guests 1285 Restobar Hawaiian Hula Basics at the Coast 2:15 p.m. Open to public Lane Community College Florence Center CROW Spring Dance Showcase 7 p.m. Tickets required Florence Events Center, crowkids.com Call 541-997-8104, Florence Antiques & Coast Jewelers COAST REAL ESTATE jmirvis@charter.net Florence, Oregon Florence Area Democratic Club Meeting 11 a.m. Open to public Siuslaw Public Library “Dinner on the Wild Side” Wildlife of the Oregon Dunes Presented by Vision Quest 5:30 p.m. Open to public; dinner purchase from Smokin’ Pops Carolina Bar-B-Que Auto, Home, Life, Business Flood, Antique Auto, RV’s Medicare Advantage Plans Medicare Supplements Health Insurance Phone (541) 997-9497 1234 Rhododendron Dr / Florence County Transfer & Recycling 541-997-5691 541-361-9080 BioBlitz: Migratory Bird Day 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Open to public Cape Perpetua CCB# 55030 Awards • Plaques • Name Badges Gifts • Signage • Glassware Florence Garden Club Plant Sale & Marketplace + Florence Senior Center Food Fundraiser 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Open to public with a menu available all day Florence Senior Center We buy, sell and consign quality estate/heirloom jewelry & furniture. Gold, silver, platinum jewelry with precious & semi precious stones. 541-997-7777 100 Hwy. 101, Florence, OR Oregon Dunes Triathlon 6 a.m. Registration fee; volunteers needed Woahink Lake on Canary Road oregondunestriathlon.com ESTATE JEWELRY AND ANTIQUE FURNITURE!!! Alva@CBCoast.com CUSTOM ENGRAVING & CUTTING May 12 Glass For Every Purpose 1780 Kingwood St. 541-997-8526 Commerical • Residential Weekly, Bi-Weekly, Monthly, One Time Pick-Up. Easy curb side recycling program- No additional costs to our customers. 5078 Coastwood Lane Call us at 541-997-8233 optional Lane Community College Florence Center Community Chorus Mother’s Day Concert 7 p.m. Open to public Presbyterian Church of the Siuslaw 541-997-3469 Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers 8 p.m. Tickets required Three Rivers Casino May 13 Mother’s Day Celebration Noon Open to public Florence Elks No. 1858 1686 12th St. Community Chorus Mother’s Day Concert 3 p.m. Open to public Presbyterian Church of the Siuslaw 541-997-3469 Visit rivercal.org for more calendar events.
