The Humane Society of Ottawa County welcomed new and returning members of its Board of Directors. Front row, left to right, are Buster the dog, Michelle Clark and Sue Stradeja. In the back row are Marty Mortus, Mary Anne Koebel, Laura Bischoff, Diana Hopkins, Barbara Ayers and Amy Bixler. Not pictured are Crystal Cleary and Lesa Smith.

The Humane Society of Ottawa County recently held its annual meeting, selecting Barbara Ayers, Crystal Cleary and Michelle Clark as three new members to the Board of Directors. Returning board members are Amy Bixler, Lara Bischoff, Diana Hopkins, Mary Anne Koebel, Marty Mortus, Lesa Smith, and Sue Sradeja.

Elected as officers for the Board of Directors are: Marty Mortus as President, Amy Bixler as Vice President, Mary Anne Koebel as Treasurer and Sue Sradeja as Secretary. The Board of Directors meet the first Wednesday of every month  at 6 p.m. at the Ida Rupp Public Library.