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OCHS from page 1A
Board President Jack Hannigan
has taken a lead role in overseeing
the revival of OCHS, which is one of
Florence’s most successful nonprofit
organizations. Hannigan welcomed
members with his upbeat personality,
which established a positive tone as he
opened with a progress update for the
shelter.
“On April 18, we met with the ODJ
at the Florence Events Center and rep-
resentatives gave us three things that
they wanted us to do immediately.
The first thing the Justice Department
wanted was for us to repeal the current
set of bylaws. Those bylaws were inval-
id and needed to formally be repealed,”
Hannigan said. “The second thing the
ODJ wanted us to do was to bring in
another set of bylaws that brought
members back into the organization
and gave them voting rights.
“With the help of several people and
other members of the board, we looked
through bylaws and we came up with
the bylaws from 2006 and we then rat-
ified the 2006 bylaws.”
The third thing that Hannigan said
the ODJ strongly suggested was a
change in the policy that permitted
general public attendance at OCHS
board meetings.
“The ODJ said it was one of the only
boards of a nonprofit that was open to
the public and the reason was expedi-
ency. As long as the board was commu-
The application period for the
Friends of the Florence Events Cen-
ter (FEC) Performance Grants has
opened and applications should be
submitted no later than July 1, 2018.
The Friends of the FEC provide
grants for other nonprofit organi-
zations that schedule performance
events for fundraising at the events
center, 715 Quince St., throughout
the year. The amounts of the grants
will be determined at the July month-
ly meeting of the friends.
Applications are available at the
FEC office anytime they are open,
Monday through Friday.
For more information, visit event-
center.org or call 541-997-1994.
nicating with the members of the orga-
nization, the board meeting should be
private,” Hannigan said.
Hannigan also spoke about meeting
his new board members and beginning
the process of developing a working re-
lationship.
“It was a unique experience, to say
the least, when we first met each other.
It was a very interesting meeting as few
of us knew anything about anyone else
elected, so we all came in not knowing
each other personally,” he said.
The new acquaintances met daily af-
ter first being confirmed and installed
by representatives of the ODJ.
The board members had to famil-
iarize themselves with the different
elements of OCHS and identify the
most pressing needs in order to move
forward with a plan.
Leadership for the animal shelter
and the thrift stores was the first order
of business for the new board, so the
board hired Interim Executive Direc-
tor Barbara Butzer as one of the its first
official acts.
Butzer reported that she has hired
a manager for the thrift store and has
expanded the placement ad for the po-
sition of permanent executive director
to a national search.
One of the most anticipated re-
ports was delivered by Treasurer Jer-
ry Hatcher, whose report detailed the
organization’s financial situation. One
highlight was the recent large bequeth-
ment from the Sutton estate.
The takeaway from Hatcher’s report
was that the OCHS has plenty of mon-
ey at this time and should begin the
process of securing the financial future
of the organization.
Hannigan addressed this by an-
nouncing the formation of a commit-
tee that would focus on making sound
financial decisions on the behalf of
OCHS.
“I’ve asked City Manager Erin Reyn-
olds, who is a CPA, and Mayor Joe
Henry to join this committee and we
will be looking into how to best invest
this money for the short term and for
the long term,” Hannigan said.
Directors-at-Large Bonnie Comp-
ton and Judy Roth gave updates on the
welfare of the animals at the shelter,
and Director Dolly Broch discussed a
new photo program that should dra-
matically improve the images of adopt-
able pets on line.
Another important area of concern
for OCHS volunteers and staff was the
issue of safe handling of long-term ca-
nine residents of the shelter. To answer
these concerns, OCHS has hired pro-
fessional trainers to improve the tech-
niques used by volunteers and staff to
walk and display animals.
The directors also agreed to quickly
implement all of the remaining sugges-
tions made by the ODJ in the wake of
its inquiry and the resulting analysis of
the needs of the OCHS.
Some OCHS members may have
felt an element of apprehension prior
to the meeting — based on the chaotic
nature of past board meetings, where
exchanges between board members,
organization members and unaffiliat-
ed members of the public sometimes
turned into shouting matches and
threats. These ultimately required the
presence of Florence police officers to
maintain order.
There was no police presence at
Wednesday’s meeting, with OCHS’
current directors expressing a desire to
be transparent and responsive to mem-
ber concerns.
Lane Community College Florence
Dean Russ Pierson was on hand as
Parliamentarian to assure proper par-
liamentary procedure was followed.
He moderated a short and civil public
question section of the meeting, during
which only a few questions were asked.
Hannigan reinforced the more in-
clusive approach the current board is
taking by talking about unanswered
questions the public may have.
“Because we have only been here
for two months, we will get your name
and then we will answer every one of
those questions when we research the
answer, so we can give you a confident
reply,” he said.
The OCHS Board of Directors also
expressed a need for volunteers at the
shelter and the OCHS Thrift Store on
Bay Street.
For more information on OCHS,
call 541-997-4277 or visit www.ore-
goncoasthumanesociety.org.
THIS WEEK
ON
THE
ARRESTS from page 1A
Those arrested included charges for:
• Brooke Bales — Possession of a
Controlled Substance (PSC) for Meth-
amphetamines and Frequenting a
Place Controlled Substances are Used
• John Barron— Felon in Possession
of a Firearm
• Justin Thompson — PSC for Her-
oin, Frequenting a Place Controlled
Substances are Used and Felon in Pos-
session of a Firearm
• Michael Bechtold — Attempting
PCS for Heroin, and PSC-Schedule III
Drug
• Brianna Mill — PSC for Heroin
and Frequenting a Place Controlled
Substances are Used
• Kenneth Hammerberg — Fre-
quenting a Place Controlled Substanc-
es are Used
According to officials, the investi-
gation is ongoing and those who have
been charged may receive additional
charges as the investigation continues.
Police say there may be more arrests
as well.
“We are thankful that many people
got the message to stay away from
the active location,” said Sgt. Carrie
Carver with the Lane County Sher-
iff ’s Office. “When people hear about
an event like this, they sometimes like
to go there. We prefer the exact oppo-
site. Our jobs are much more difficult
with a large audience.”
Though the activity had a large
presence along Highway 101, Mess-
mer said there was no danger to the
public during the arrests, and High-
way 101 remained open during the
incident.
Residents and travelers continued
to see a police presence in the area for
several hours after the arrests.
COAST
A Weekly Listing of Community Events in the Florence Area
Submit all Events Information via Email to PressReleases@TheSiuslawNews.com
Tuesdays
Yoga for Pain Management & Easeful
Body
Sponsored by PeaceHealth Peace Harbor
2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Free and drop-ins welcome
Lane Community College Florence Center
Florence Farmers Market
3 to 7 p.m.
Open to public
Kingwood and Bay streets
Wednesdays
Points of Grace Community
Acupuncture
Experience relief from pain and stress
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Donations appreciated
1845 Highway 126
Weekly
Yoga at the Yachats Commons
Therapeutic — Tuesday 9:30 to 11 a.m. &
Friday 8 to 9:30 a.m.; gym
Vinyasa Flow for beginners/intermediate
—Thursday 3 to 4:30 p.m.; Room 8
Bikram-Ease —Tuesday 4:20 to 6 p.m.;
Room 8
541-47-4139 and altruh444@gmail.com
Weekdays to Aug. 17
Summer Meal Program
Free to youth 18 and under; no questions
asked
Breakfast: 8 to 8:30 a.m., Siuslaw elementa-
ry and high schools
Lunch:
Elementary: 11:30 to 11:55 a.m.
Miller Park: Noon to 12:15 p.m.
Siuslaw Public Library: 12:20 to 12:35
p.m.
High school: 12:40 to 12:55 p.m.
www.siuslaw.k12.or.us; 541-997-2651
Copa Cabana Beach Soccer Tournament
All Day
800-422-5091
Driftwood Shores
June 23
Kiwanis Golf Tournament
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Registration required
Ocean Dunes Golf Links
Florence Masonic Lodge Breakfast
Fundraiser
9 to 11 a.m.
Donations welcome
Florence Masonic Lodge, 84910 Highway
101
Writers on the River “Writing to Heal
Your Life”
10 a.m. to noon
FRAA Art Center
CJReditor@gmail.com, 541-708-2120
Walk Among Giants
Hosted by Vision Quest
1 to 3 p.m.
Open to public
PAWN Trail
RiverCal.org
Florence Ukulele Club “The Flukes”
1:30 p.m. — Beginners
3 p.m. — Song Circle for all levels
Loaner ukuleles available and open to the
public
Siuslaw Public Library
janetlwellington@gmail.com
June 25 to 29
Copa Cabana Beach Soccer Tournament
All Day
800-422-5091
Driftwood Shores
Trails Locals Love
Hosted by Vision Quest
1 to 2:30 p.m.
Open to public
Siuslaw Public Library
RiverCal.org
Siuslaw Watershed Council Watershed
Camp
For 4th- through 12th-grades
Camp is $75 for the week; scholarships are
available
https://buff.ly/2KMurGK or 541-268-3044
June 25
Craig Carothers Concert
7 to 9 p.m.
$10 admission
Best Western Pier Point Inn
Olem Alves and Inner Limits
7 to 11 p.m.
Open to public 21+
Blue Bills Sports Bar at Three Rivers
Casino Resort
June 25 to 29
“Game On!” Vacation Bible School
9 a.m. to noon
Youth registration required
First Baptist Church
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Planning Commission Meeting
5:30 p.m.
Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St.
Deadwood Creek Restoration Planning
Siuslaw Watershed Council and Siuslaw
National Forest
6 to 8 p.m.
Open to public
Deadwood Community Center, 91792
Deadwood Creek Road
June 29
OPB’s 34th annual Ice Cream Social
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Open to public
Oregon Pacific Bank
June 30
Paint and Sip Class with Karylynn
Keppol
Florence Urban Renewal Agency Meeting 5:15 to 8:30 p.m.
Registration required
5:30 p.m.
Mindpower Gallery, 417 Fir Ave. in
Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St.
Reedsport
Caregivers Dealing with Dementia
Big Wave Poetry Slam
6 p.m.
Presented by Florence Regional Arts
Open to public
Alliance
Spruce Point Assisted Living
6:30 p.m.
$5 admission
Craig Carothers at The Pier Point Inn
Florence Events Center
7 to 9 p.m.
Tickets for dinner and the show $35, regis- bigwavefraa@gmail.com
tration required.
Sparkle on the Siltcoos Fireworks Show
Tickets for show $10
10 p.m.
Best Western Pier Point Inn
Open to public
541-590-3000
Darlings Marina and Resort
June 28
Donations accepted at www.gofundme.
Western Lane Ambulance District Board com/sparkle2018
June 27
of Directors Meeting
Noon
Siuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue, 2625
Highway 101
Visit rivercal.org for more
calendar events.
Florence Pub Talk
ESTATE JEWELRY AND
ANTIQUE FURNITURE!!!
We buy, sell and consign quality
estate/heirloom jewelry & furniture.
Gold, silver, platinum jewelry with
precious & semi precious stones.
Call 541-997-8104,
Florence Antiques
&
Coast Jewelers
County Transfer & Recycling
Glass For Every
Purpose
“Get New Customers by Telling Your
Existing Customers’ Story”
5 to 7 p.m.
$10 for Florence Chamber members, $15
for nonmembers
Lane Community College Florence Center
June 26
CCB# 55030
Awards • Plaques • Name Badges
Gifts • Signage • Glassware
1935 25th St.
June 24
Commerical • Residential
Weekly, Bi-Weekly, Monthly,
One Time Pick-Up.
1780 Kingwood St.
Easy curb side recycling program-
No additional costs to our customers.
5078 Coastwood Lane
541-997-8526
Call us at 541-997-8233
Auto, Home, Life, Business
Flood, Antique Auto, RV’s
Medicare Advantage Plans
Medicare Supplements
Health Insurance
Phone (541) 997-9497
1234 Rhododendron Dr / Florence
