August 30, 2007

	They're 'luckier-than-lucky lucky'
	Father and son form rescue team for man By Tommi Halvorsen Gatlin Vidette Reporter When the Elma Feed Company's Ron Scott and his 10-year-old son, Shawn, headed eight miles out in the West Satsop Valley on Aug. 1 to deliver some hay, the two had no idea someone's life would soon depend on them. Or that it would be a day some consider had more than its share of miracles. Their not knowing what lay ahead, though, didn't prevent the Scotts from being instrumental in seeing that Bill Kerns, 66, would live to see other days. It all began on the scorching afternoon the day before, when the delivery was originally scheduled. Because of the blistering weather, Scott, who had never been to Kerns' home before, suggested to his son that they arrange with their customer to deliver his hay the next morning instead.		Bill Kerns, right, of the West Satsop Valley is thankful that Ron Scott and his son, Shawn, were there one blistering summer day to help him when he collapsed in the yard. The three met recently for the first time since that day to talk about what happened - and how the outcome could have been so different. (Photo by Dee Anne Shaw)
	Max the dog knew neighbor needed help
	"The way he was acting pretty much told me something was up and I thought I should follow him." - Chase Manley By Dee Anne Shaw Vidette Editor Almost a month to the day after she had knee replacement surgery, Kitty Bronson of Montesano decided to venture upstairs. Her recuperation was going well. Her niece was no longer staying with her full-time and she was ready to start tackling more of the day-to-day chores. Like dusting. It was stuffy on the second story and since Wednesday, July 25, was shaping up to be a beautiful day she leaned over to open the window to let in some fresh air.		Max the hero boxer dog sits between Kitty Bronson and Chase Manley. Max heard Bronson's cries and managed to convey to Chase that he needed to come help. (Photo by Dee Anne Shaw) Before she knew what had happened, she was on the floor. Her leg had snapped right above the new knee. She couldn't move it - moreover she was afraid to. It was dead weight. Her son wasn't due home until after 6 that night. She started calling for help. And hoping.
	NASCAR's Tony Stewart and Kasey Kahne hit Raceway
	Crockett top of star-studded field By Jerrad Kellogg Vidette Reporter Not many people besides Carl Edwards can say that they beat a race field containing both Kasey Kahne and Tony Stewart last weekend. That is, except for Roger Crockett. The Medford, Ore., driver is in the midst of a great year in the inaugural season of the Northwest Sprint Challenge Series, notching wins in six of the 13 races so far ­ not to mention all three NSCS features in Elma this year, including his latest victory on Sunday, Aug. 26, at Grays Harbor Raceway.		Clockwise: Tony Stewart hops out of his No. 20 car following hot laps., and zips through turn-three during his time trial, then Kasey Kahne gives his ride a once over before time trials and enters turn-four at top speed during his qualifying session. (Photos by Jerrad Kellogg.)