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SIUSLAW NEWS | WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2018 | 3A G ENERAL N EWS OCHS receives gift of more than $1 million Getting fresh MARK BRENNAN/SIUSLAW NEWS Front row (from left): Earl Skonberg (Sutton Trust, Trustee), Judy Roth (OCHS Director), Barbara Butzer (OCHS Executive Director), Lori Gates (OPB Branch Manager), Shauna Robbers (OCHS Board VP), Genny DeBrey (OCHS Shelter Staff), Jerry Hatcher (OCHS Board Treasurer) and Joe Henry (Mayor of Florence). Back Row: Ron Green (OPB, President and CEO), Jack Hannigan (OCHS, President) and Bonnie Compton (OCHS Director) On May 9, the Oregon Coast Humane Society (OCHS) ac- cepted a generous donation from the Sutton Trust. John and Jo Ann Sutton are life-long animal lovers who re- tired to their home in Greentrees in 1995 and soon became mem- bers of the Florence Area Hu- mane Society, now known as the Oregon Coast Humane Society. Jo Ann Sutton is still in com- munication with shelter mem- bers and staff and said she was pleased to contribute to the work being done at OCHS. The trust, formed in the cou- ple’s name, gifted $1,186,768 to the OCHS. Free cordless upgrade on shades MARK BRENNAN/SIUSLAW NEWS Florence’s Farmers Market had a successful opening May 15 at the Veteran’s Park on Bay Street. The initial group of vendors, who are part of what will be a weekly Tuesday market, offered mushrooms, meat, herbs, lettuce, leeks, onions and other locally produced farm and garden products. Presbyterian Church welcomes new members (offer thru May 31, 2018) Blinds • Shades • Draperies • Shutters We Design ~ We Install Residential • Commercial • 30 Years Experience CCB#212734 541-991-3405 We invite you to join us. COURTESY PHOTO The newest members of the Florence Presbyterian Church of the Siuslaw are welcomed during a recent service. • Wednesday, 7 p.m. - Family Connections • Sunday Worship 9:00am and 10:45am Corner of 10th & Maple St. • 541-997-3533 www.florencecrossroad.org email: office@florencecrossroad.org On Sunday, April 22, The Pres- byterian Church of the Siuslaw celebrated new members as 14 people joined the church. There were also three adult baptisms, and an infant baptism of the child of one of the new members. Each was between the ages of to a bit older than 80. A celebration reception lunch was held after the service, which only ran 10 min- utes longer than usual. Church member sponsors for WEDNESDAY THURSDAY MAY 16 MAY 17 each of the new members intro- duced them and told a short part of their life stories. The congregation started the year with 103 members and wel- comed the new brothers and sis- ters into its church family. Presbyterian Church of the Siu- slaw celebrates worship at 10 a.m. Sundays. The church is located at 3996 Highway 101 N., in Flor- ence. For more information, call the church office at 541-997-7136. FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY MAY 18 MAY 19 MAY 20 MAY 21 MAY 22 Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Mostly Sunny Mostly Sunny Partly Cloudy Mostly Sunny 57°F 53°F 59°F 47°F 63°F 47°F 62°F 59°F 60°F 50°F 63°F 50°F 62°F 51°F Receive $5 off when you spend $100! WE ARE YOUR ONE STOP CAR CENTER • Full Service Repair • ASE Certifi ed Technician • Shrink Wrap • Tire sales Locally Owned. Community Minded Aj Shervin, Owner Join the community discussion Write a Letter to the Editor editor@thesiuslawnews.com
