SHELBURNE— The Coos County Retired and Senior Volunteer Program recognized its members Thursday afternoon though the occasion was bittersweet due to a looming cut to its funding.
“We are not looking so good as far as our funding is concerned,” said Kathryn McKenna, director of Coos County RSVP, during her opening remarks at the celebration, which drew more than 100 people.
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