Pictured are Samantha Rogers (CASD School Nurse and Student Council Leader), members of student council and Nick (manager of AuSable Valley Animal Shelter).
Students organize animal shelter drive
GRAYLING - Members of student council at Grayling Elementary School helped organize a donation drive for the AuSable Valley Animal Shelter recently. Classes competed for the most donations with the winning class being Mrs. Patterson and Mrs.
Moffit’s 1st and 2nd grade class. The students were excited to see the large amounts of dog and cat food donated along with collars, toys, treats, blankets, wash cloths and many more items. “Thank you to those families who donated, I know the animal shelter
really appreciates it” stated Samantha Rogers. The AuSable Valley Animal Shelter also hosts a pantry for families in need of food and/or supplies for their pets.
Helping hands for Kentucky disaster OGEMAW COUNTY - A group of Ogemaw County residents and businesses are partnering to help the residents of Mayfield, Kentucky, one of the communities destroyed in the recent rash of tornadoes. A truck has been provided by Dean Arbor Ford of West Branch and will be traveling to Mayfield during the first week of January with donated essential goods. Donation drop off sites to receive goods have been set up at Dean Arbor Ford of West Branch, Rose City Café in Rose City, or Northern Michigan Aquatics, just north of West Branch. Please bring your donations in by Jan. 4. There is also an ongoing HELPING HANDS FOR MAYFIELD “Go Fund Me” site established on Facebook as well if you would like to donate that way. Many families have been devastated by loss of life and property and need everyone’s immediate help.
Here is a list of items to donate that are desperately needed at this time: - Tarps - Blankets/Pillows - Personal hygiene items – Toothbrush & toothpaste, shampoo & conditioner, body wash, body wipes, diapers, feminine hygiene products, brushes, combs, toilet paper, paper towels - Clothes/Shoes/Boots (new or gently used) - Undergarments (Adults/ Children-all sizes) - Phone Chargers - Soy Formula - Bottled Water
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- Flashlights/Batteries - Rubbermaid Storage Bin Containers (to pack donations in) - Books (new or used) - Non-Perishable Food Items - Pet Supplies/Dry & Soft Foods - Bibles (these folks need hope to restore Faith!) - Ponchos/Umbrellas - Cleaning Supplies (Laundry Detergent, Dawn Dish Soap, Trash Bags, Bleach Wipes, Plastic Trash Cans, etc.) - Board Games/Toys/Puzzles (gifts for kids) This list is long, but so are their needs. Thank You from the bottom of our hearts for your support!
