SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, MAY 5, 2018
Pride
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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
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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
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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
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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.
