10
community
december25
2012
Creatures Makes
Donation to Bailey’s Pantry
On December 13, 2012 Creatures Pet Store was delighted
to deliver 126 pounds of Diamond Naturals dog food and 40
pounds of Diamond Naturals cat food to Bailey’s Pantry, which is
part of the Vernonia Cares Food Bank. This first delivery was made
possible through the generous donations and purchases of paper
puppies and kittens at Creatures. This fundraiser will last through
December 31, 2012
Pictured left to right: Susan Spicer Pond of Creatures,
Vernonia Cares Director Sandy Welch and Creatures owner Michal
Smith.
Scouting for Food Helps Vernonia Cares
On December 1, 2012 Cub Scout Pack 860, BSA Troop 860 and BSA
Troop 201 went door to door and collected canned food from the people of Vernonia
totaling 940 pounds. The goods where all donated to the Vernonia Cares Food
Bank. The event was part of the Boy Scout Cascade Pacific Council’s Annual
Scouting for Food campaign.
Pictured is Troop 860, not pictured is Troop 201.
Cutright Honored
by Oregon Sheriffs
Toy and Joy
Volunteers were happy to
help Santa by wrapping
gifts for the annual Toy
and Joy program that
delivers gifts to families
in Vernonia. The
program is sponsored by
the Vernonia Fire and
Rescue Association.
Vernonia’s Seth Cutright, the
12-year-old boy who rescued his grandmother
from their burning home in October was
recognized on December 5, 2012 by the
Oregon State Sheriff’s Association for his
heroics and courage.
Approximately 300 attendees at the
annual state sheriff’s conference in Bend
gave the boy a standing ovation as his story
was read and he was given the sheriff’s
prestigious Life Saving award.
Seth and his family were in
attendance, along with members of the
Lowell J.
Mitchell
Guitars & Vocal
Entertainment, Production,
Lessons & Bookings
(503) 789-3835
(503) 235-8996
www.loweljmitchell.com
lowelljmitchell@gmail.com
buyer and seller of musical instruments
WELLER & SON’S
STEVE
HM: 503-429-3400
CELL: 503-313-9006
Columbia County Sheriff’s Office who were
there for the annual Sheriff’s conference and
awards banquet. “We are proud of Seth and
glad we could be here to help acknowledge
his courageous act in saving his grandmother
from their burning home this fall,” said
Sheriff Jeff Dickerson.
The boy still had a glove on his right
hand to aid in the healing of burns he received
while saving his grandmother’s life.
Pictured is Seth Cutright with all
winners of the 2012 OSSA Life Saving Award.
Grey Dawn Gallery
879 Bridge St. (503) 429-2787
Photography - Bronze
DENNIS
HM: 503-429-2810
CELL: 503-313-9044
Jewelry - Glasswork
Pottery - Custom Framing
SELF LOADER
LONG LOGGER
CUSTOM LOGGING
1264 G ST.
VERNONIA, OR 97064
O.P.L. CERTIFIED
O.P.L.H. CERTIFIED
ROAD BUILDNIG
LAND CLEARING
EXCAVATION
Sick or Cranky Firearm? I Can Help!
www.greydawngallery.com
Featuring the finest in northwest art
503.429.7408
flean, Lube, Safety fhecks & Repair
All Work Fully Guaranteed
The Gun Doctor
NRA fertified, ORE foncealed farry
Permit instructor
(503) 475-3563 fell
http://www.wolfgangthegundoctor.com/
Wolfgang@WolfgangTheGunDoctor.com
59229 Nehalem Hwy. South
www.spiralzsalon.com