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2016
This Holiday Season Don’t Forget to Shop Local
Every year at this time, holiday shoppers are reminded to sup-
port their local merchants and do at least some of their holiday shop-
ping a local stores. This is your annual reminder!
When you shop local, you support your friends and neighbors
and keep more money in the local economy.
This year “Catch the Holiday Spirit” is a program that encour-
ages shoppers to spend their money at Columbia County businesses
and earn a chance to win $50 gift cards by collecting stamps at partici-
pating businesses for each $10 they spend, or for each transaction at
fi nancial institutions. In Vernonia, participating businesses are: Crea-
tures Pet Shop, Mariolino’s Pizza and Grill, Vernonia Florist, Vernonia
Hardware & Liquor Store, and Wauna Credit Union.
In Vernonia, there are lots of businesses where you can shop
to purchase gifts, decorations, and stocking stuffers for the holidays.
Please consider spending your holiday dollars locally and supporting
local merchants.
Out on a Limb – This beautiful
gift shop is fi lled with holiday
cheer, especially if you like to
decorate or are looking for a
gift for your host or hostess at
a holiday party. You’re sure to
fi nd something here for anyone
on your list.
Made In Vernonia – Kathy Larsen has reopened this favorite shopping spot at a new
location on Madison Avenue. She still features locally made items including pottery, wood
carvings, signs, books by local author
D. Wallace Peach, and much more.
Creatures Pet Shop – Don’t forget your furry friends this holiday season. Creatures
stocks all kinds of gifts for them, from new beds and food bowls, to collars and leashes.
Creatures also stocks gifts for your human friends as well, including a large selection of
toys and games for children and tack for that
horse lover on your list. Noble Outfi tters boots
have also been especially popular this year.
Vernonia Florist – Ben and Lisa Edgar’s new location is packed with gift ideas
from wreaths to bath products to fun hats and scarves. One great gift idea
would be a one-of-a- kind portrait of your pet by Ben. Stop by the shop to see
an example of his work, along with
all the other new gift ideas.
Keturah Coffee – Locally roasted coffee makes a great gift or stocking stuffer.
Sam and Kari Hough have their products in several stores around town including
Out On a Limb, Made in Vernonia, and R&S Market.
SOS DONATION
(Support our Seniors)
Vernonia Senior Citizens
939 Bridge Street, Vernonia, OR 97064
Offi ce Telephone 503-429-3912
501 (c) (3) TID: #23-7422295
Donor’s Name _______________________________________
Mailing Address _______________________________________
City, State, ZIP _______________________________________
_____ Enclosed is my $60 donation towards the Senior Meal
Program (Sponsors one monthly meal pack containing
10 meal certifi cates)
_____ Enclosed is my donation towards two meal packs ($120)
_____ Here is my donation for another amount $_______
_____ $15/year annual senior citizen membership for those 60 years
old and over
_____ You have my permission to list me as a Champion of the SOS
program (amount will not be posted)
_____ My check will serve as my receipt OR
_____ I would like a tax deductible receipt mailed to me at the above
address
THANK YOU FOR BECOMING AN SOS CHAMPION!
The Rusty Nail -
Decorated
like a winter
wonderland, The
Rusty Nail is an
enjoyable stop
for any holiday
shopper.
Look
for decorations,
gifts, signs, and
more.