DEPUTY RECOGNIZED FOR HUMANITARIAN WORK
Posted: September 27th, 2011 3:57 PM
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Senior Deputy Brenda Lumley of the Marion County Sheriff's Office was given The Humanitarian Award by The Lighthouse Farm Sanctuary at a Saturday afternoon function in Scio. The sanctuary makes yearly presentations to deserving recipients.
Sr. Deputy Lumley, a 24-year veteran, was recognized for her investigative work on animal abuse cases. Lumley is very experienced with farm animals and has taken a lead role in the investigation of malnourished and neglected animals in Marion County.
In the past year she has worked with owners who were struggling to feed and care for their animals during these difficult economic times. In some cases, she has arranged for animals to be voluntarily turned into rescue agencies, but in extreme cases she has secured court orders to seize animals whose lives or welfare were in jeopardy.
The road to recovery for these animals is a long one, but with the care provided by non-profit agencies like Lighthouse, virtually every animal seized has been returned to good health.
"We are very fortunate to work with the deputies of the Marion County Sheriff's Office. Knowing we have someone knowledgeable like Brenda that we can count on is a real plus. She is relentless in her dedication to these animals", Founder and Director of Lighthouse Farm Sanctuary Wayne Geiger said.
Undersheriff Troy Clausen also commended Lumley's work with the animals, "Brenda's work goes beyond the normal law enforcement response of enforcement action to work both with the animal owners and rescue agencies. It's not just about enforcement; it's about advocating and caring for animals that can't fend for themselves. She's a true professional." Undersheriff Troy Clausen and Lt. Bob Stai are shown with Sr. Deputy Lumley and the attached photo.
The award was presented at the 9th Annual Music at the Farm fund raiser in Scio on Saturday, September 24th. Other dignitaries in attendance were Congressman Kurt Schrader and Scott Beckstead, Regional Director for the United States Humane Society.
For information on how you can help fund this voluntary effort, go to: http://www.lighthousefarmsanctuary.org/
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