Recycling and Waste Reduction Classes at Palouse and Pullman, Wash., in March

Judi Dunn-Gray, Recycling & Waste Reduction, will be teaching classes on Composting at the Palouse Library in March, and also at the Commercial exhibitors Event in Pullman, on March 16, & 17, 2012. (Check the Palouse Branch Whitman County Library calendar for dates.

"Both Moscow and Whitman County are public entities. The compost classes and information are free. This is an opportunity for residents of two counties to own (at cost) their own compost machine. Once they preorder we will get a price break and only charge what the costs will be. No profit is made on this. It is a public service," Dunn-Gray said.

Moscow Recycling and Whitman County Recycling are pleased to sponsor a sale of the Earth Machine composter, for back yard composting.

This backyard composter will help you to compost most of the organic waste produced in your home. The EPA estimates the average household can divert as much as 650 pounds of organic waste every year! By diverting this material, it helps to keep our solid waste costs as low as possible.

The Earth Machine features a large 80 gallon capacity, is large enough for a family of five, comes with composting instructions and is made from recycled plastic!

The Earth Machine will be sold at cost (approximately $45, or less depending on how many are ordered.) The composter will need to be pre-ordered before March 16, 2012.

To place your order or for more information call: in Latah County, Moscow Recycling at 208-882-0590; in Whitman County, Whitman County Recycling at 509-397-4622.

The date for pick-up for the composters will be Saturday, April 28, 2012, with locations to be determined.

Any questions please feel free to contact Judi Dunn-Gray, Recycling & Waste Reduction, judi.gray@co.whitman.wa.us. (509) 397-5213.

Cheers for All Firefighters and EMS on the Washington Palouse

Mayor Michael Echanove, Palouse, Wash., proclaimed February 24, 2012 Firefighters and EMS Day in his town. What a great example and reminder to everyone on the Palouse to hold the Firefighters and EMS that serve their areas in high esteem, also.

Firemen and Emergency Medical Service personnel who provide invaluable services to our communities often rely on volunteers. All deserve our congratulations, appreciation, and support. In addition, the following is dedicated especially to their generous and understanding spouses as well.

An Accolade To Spouses
(c) 1995 Mona Leeson Vanek

!! Beep Beeeep Beeeeeep!!

"A-Z Emergency Response Crew this is a run.
"A-Z Emergency Response Crew this is a run.
"Please respond to ...."

At any old time under the sun
How oft those words have snatched your mate
From your warm, cozy bed, when it's late.
Or from a holiday dinner so fine,
Leaving family and friends and the meal behind.

Whether anniversary, birthday or just everyday,
Off in a rush, no time for delay.
And you, dear friend, you've let 'em go!
Many say "Thank you!" more than you know.
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Although the following list is incomplete, use the information to contact your dedicated men and women to give them your praise and gratitude, too. Please send update information to: newstnpw@air-pipe.com. Some websites need to be updated, and perhaps these emergency services people would welcome a helping hand with it. Offer to help if you can.

BELMONT

ENDICOTT
Edicott Volunteer Fire Department
Whitman County Fire District #6
326 E. St.
Endicott, WA 99125
(509) 657-3720

FAIRFIELD
Spokane County Fire District 2
17815 E Truax Road
Fairfield, WA 99012
(509) 283-4271

Spokane County Fire Protection District No. 12. http://spokanecofd12.com/
Encompasses the towns of Latah and Waverly and a large rural area in between Spangle, Fairfield, Rosalia and Tekoa.

FARMINGTON
Oakesdale Farmington Fire Department # 10
First and Steptoe
Oakesdale, WA 99158-0167

GARFIELD
Town of Garfield Fire Department
113 N. Third St.
Garfield, WA 99130
http://www.garfieldwa.com/fire.htm
Fire Chief Chris McCully, mailto:mccully18@hotmail.com..
Application to join, http://www.garfieldwa.com/Attachments/FDAPP.pdf.

LATAH
Spokane County Fire Protection District No. 12. http://spokanecofd12.com/
Encompasses the towns of Latah and Waverly and a large rural area in between Spangle, Fairfield, Rosalia and Tekoa.

MALDEN
Malden Volunteer Fire Department & EMS.
Po Box 352
Malden, WA 99149-0352

OAKESDALE
Town of Oakesdale Fire Department
107 S First St
Oakesdale, WA 99158

Fire Station:
4706 Old Thornton Hwy.
(6 mi from Oakesdale)

PALOUSE
Palouse Fire Department,
120 E Whitman St
Palouse, WA 99161

ROCKFORD
Spokane County Fire Protection District #11
116 W Emma St
Rockford, WA 99030
http://www.firedepartments.net/Washington/Rockford/TownofRockfordFireDepartment.html
A volunteer fire department with 36 paid-per call firemen. "Welcomes volunteers." Firemen meet and train on the 2nd Wednesday, and EMTs on the 3rd Wednesdays, at 7:00 p.m. in the Fire Station, 116 W. Emma Street. Has a policy of "Volunteers Welcome." Contact Mark Lonam, 509 990-4063 or 509 291-3303, or Gail Kopp, 509 291-5211.

ROSALIA
Rosalia Fire Department
Whitman County Fire District No. 7
607 S. Witman St.
Rosalia, WA 99170
Spokane County Fire Protection District No. 12. http://spokanecofd12.com/
Encompasses the towns of Latah and Waverly and a large rural area in between Spangle, Fairfield, Rosalia and Tekoa.

SPANGLE

STEPTOE

ST. JOHN

ST John Volunteer Fire Department, Fire District No. 2
1 E Front St.
ST John, WA 99171
(509) 648-3950

Fire Station:
4706 Old Thornton Hwy.
(6 mi from Oakesdale, 11 mi from Thornton)

TEKOA
Tekoa Fire Department
109 W Poplar
Tekoa, WA 99033

Spokane County Fire Protection District No. 12. http://spokanecofd12.com/
Encompasses the towns of Latah and Waverly and a large rural area in between Spangle, Fairfield, Rosalia and Tekoa.

THORNTON
Thornton, WA 99176
4706 Old Thornton Hwy.

(6 mi from Oakesdale, 11 mi from St. John)

VALLEYFORD
Spokane County Fire Protection District No. 8
12100 E. Palouse Hwy, Valleyford, WA.
Office, 509 926-6699
http://www.scfd8.org/.
District map, http://www.nwmaps.com/fd8/index.php.

WAVERLY
Spokane County Fire Protection District No. 12. http://spokanecofd12.com/
Encompasses the towns of Latah and Waverly and a large rural area in between Spangle, Fairfield, Rosalia and Tekoa.
A volunteer fire district, with 23 volunteer firemen.
255 N. Commercial Street
Waverly, WA 99039
Email, spokcofd12@palousenet.com.
Commissioner meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month at the Waverly Town Hall at 7:00 p.m. Citizens are invited and encouraged to attend.
Message Phone and Fax:  509- 283-4372

Commissioners: Gregg Wernz
Ron Tee
Tom Pottratz
Fire Chief: Bill Tensfeld, 509-283-2206
Latah Captain: Charlie Johnson
Waverly Captain: Don Evans

2012 Ecology Youth Corps Jobs

2012 Ecology Youth Corps story is at Department of Ecology, State of Washington, Ecology Youth Corps, http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/swfa/eyc/ero.html. For students interested in applying for summer jobs -- sooner is better than later. Now is the time to learn and prepare.

"Dependent upon final Legislative budget outcomes for July 1, 2012-June 30, 2013, the Department of Ecology in the Eastern Regional Office (ERO) is planning to hire crews in multiple locations for the summer of 2012. Only applicants available to work for a full session will be considered for employment. APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 1, 2012 - April 2, 2012."

• Why do teens want this job? For the pay? The socialization with other friends? The prestige of winning?
• What makes it better than jobs in retail or fast-food?
• Hundreds apply, but less than 10% are hired --- how many make the cut to interview status (the middle step) and how are they chosen?
• Do the 'employers' look for what is considered an overall hard worker or do low-income or troubled teens get preference?
• Is there a physical requirement? Would it matter if the teen is overweight?
• What sort of references do successful teens use?
• How can a teen prepare to be competitive for the job next year?
• Do the teens like to work in the heat with vests on? Will they reapply for this job next year?
• Do they get to wear shorts or are pants required due to possible sunburn and bugs?
• Is this program only in Washington?
• Do they need a work permit?
• How do they get to and from work? -- 14 year olds aren't driving yet.

Learn about ecology, and when and how to apply at, Ecology Youth Corps website, http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/swfa/eyc/ero.html.

Firefighters and EMS Day in Palouse, Washington - February 24, 2012

Proclamation

Whereas, safety and protection are two values we cherish most in Palouse and,

Whereas, the men and women who unselfishly volunteer their time and talent to serve our community as firefighters and EMS personnel do so with unparalleled devotion and dedication and,

Whereas, we, as a community, wish to express our deepest appreciation and sincerest admiration,

We therefore proclaim February 24, 2012, as

Firefighters and EMS Day in Palouse, Washington.

_________________________________

Mayor Michael Echanove

Summer Education Camps

Check out these Summer Camps, and Learning Experiences  -- a great way to explore a career, learn about campus life. Flyers & application packets available in the Career Center Counseling Corner.

University of Washington Mathematics Academy for JUNIORS wanting to learn more about the career opportunities available to engineers through lab tours, research projects, site visits. July 8th—August 3, 2012 at the College of Engineering. Application Deadline March 15, 2012. http://www.engr.washington.edu/alumcomm/mathacademy.html

WSU Health Occupations Preparatory Experience (HOPE) for current JUNIORS & SENIORS 30 students are placed in internships at health care facilities within your local community. The internship lasts 4-6 weeks and is about 4 hours per day. Students are paid a minimum $173./week stipend. Application Deadline: March 9, 2012. Website: http://extension.wsu.edu/ahec/Pages/HopeFAQ.aspx

Cascade Climate Challenge is for FRESHMEN, SOPHOMORES & JUN-IORS. For 20 days students study climate change first-hand while camping, canoeing and backpacking in the North Cascades. Two sessions open. June 28—July 17th or July 26—August 14th. Tuition Free. Apply in groups from two to five members. www.ncascades.org/signup/youth/ccc Sample application in Career Center. Application due: March 30, 2012.

UW Nurse Camp 2012 for SOPHOMORES OR JUNIORS interested in learning about nursing and how to get in to nursing school. FREE week long camp is geared toward increasing access and opportunities in nursing to mi-nority and low income students. From June 25 –29th. This is a day camp; transportation & overnight accommodations are not provided. Deadline is April 16, 2012. Applications in Career Center or at: http://nursing..uw.edu/nurse-camp.

WSU Honors College Summer of Excellence Camp is June 24-30, 2012. This camp is for students that have completed junior year & are interested in learning about the various academic disciplines at WSU. A short, one-page application is available in the Career Center. Cost is $500. Application deadline is May 1, 2012.

 

Taylor Glidwell Placed 3rd in WIAA State Wrestling Competition

This past weekend two brothers from Freeman High School, Taylor and Teigan Glidwell, competed in Washington Interscholastic Activities Association State wrestling competition for District 1A, District 7 and District 6 in Tacoma, Wash.

Taylor won 3rd in state for 152, and Teigan was recognized as a state participant, but did not make it to the 2nd day. Both were 1 and 2 at District and Regional.

Taylor and Teigan Glidwell Win at District Westling and Advance to State

This past weekend Washington Interscholastic Activities Association Regional wrestling competition for District 1A, District 7 and District 6, was hosted by Colville High School.

February 17-18, 2012, two brothers from Freeman High School, Taylor and Teigan Glidwell,  will compete in WIAA State wrestling competitions in Tacoma, Wash. Both were 1 and 2 at District, and now are 1 and 2 for Regional. Their Coach, Chad Ripke, Freeman High School, was named Regional Coach of the Year. He is now up for Coach of the year at State.

Freeman Wrestlers:
Taylor Glidewell (18 - Senior) 152lb  - won District & Regional
Teigan Glidewell (15 - Freshman) 220lb - 2nd in District & 2nd in Regional.

WIAA is the governing body of athletics and activities for secondary education schools in Washington state. WIAA consists of nearly 800 member public and private high schools and middle/junior high schools.

2012 FCCLA Region 10 STAR Event FHS Winners

Brette Schmidlkofer, Lexi Saeger, and Beth Primmer, students af Freeman High School, competed at the 2012 Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Region 10 Students Taking Action With Recognition (STAR) Events.


STAR Events are the competitive events that members can participate in to learn leadership, team work, communication and public speaking skills.

Brette Schmidlkofer, a junior, competed in an event called Fashion Design. She developed a clothing line called IZZY by Design. Brette created a portfolio to show her design label, intended market, sketches for 6 clothing line designs.

Her portfolio also detailed how she planned to sell her designs, and discussed her career options. In addition, Brette created 1 piece of her clothing line.

She was judged on her portfolio, presentation using her portfolio and her designed and created garment. She also received a GOLD rating, which means she is going on to Wenatchee for the State STAR Event Competition and Leadership Conference.

Lexi Saeger, a freshman, competed in an event called Recycle Redesign. She called her event "From Recycle to Upcycle." Lexi designed and made a complete outfit using feed bags (dog food for skirt and cat food for top). She then accessorized with pop-tab jewelry.

She created a tri-fold board to showcase a planning process, sketches of her design, cost sheet, etc.

She was judged on her portfolio, sewn outfit and her presentation. She received a GOLD rating, which means she is going on to Wenatchee for the State STAR Event Competition and Leadership Conference.

Beth Primmer, a sophomore, competed in job interview. She created a portfolio with a cover letter, resume, letters of recommendation, career related education, educational enhancement opportunities, special skills, etc.

Beth's event began with time to fill out an application, an interview where she showcased her portfolio and then an exit section where she created a thank you letter. Beth scored a SILVER rating.

FCCLA relies on students to not only compete, but also to evaluate. Each event is evaluated by 3 evaluators (2 students and 1 adult). Students are also utilized as facilitators where they either time or are the clerk for their event. A big thank you to Anna Jackson (9th), Tori Keizer (10th), Hanna Watkins (10th) and Lindsey Nordby (12th) for their help in making the 2012 FCCLA Region 10 STAR Events a huge success!

FCCLA is a nonprofit national career and technical student organization for young men and women in Family and Consumer Sciences education in public and private school through grade 12. Leadership development is a primary focus of FCCLA.

February is National Boy Scout's Birthday Month

The Inland Northwest Council, 411 W Boy Scout Way, Spokane, Wash., serves 10,700 youth in eastern Washington and the panhandle of Idaho.  Council No. 611 administers Washington counties: Spokane, Pend Oreille, Stevens, Lincoln, Whitman, Garfield, and Asotin, plus counties in the Idaho Panhandle. (509) 325-4562.

For general information about Boy Scouting in your community, call (800) 945-4390, or email: Inland.Northwest@Scouting.org.

"Lords of Nature," wolves movie free at Fairfield, Wash., February 11, 2012 ...

Levi's Room Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, Fairfield, Wash., February 11, 2012 ...

Levi's Room Open House in Fairfield, Wash., February 11, 2012

Levi’s Room

Open House

Date: Sat. February 11, 2012

Time: 1:00—4:00 PM

Ribbon Cutting Room Dedication, 1:15 PM

Come take a peek at the new game room for

Youth Activities. Enjoy Cake, punch, and coffee.

Free movie on the return of wolves to Yellowstone will be showing upstairs, “Lords of Nature”

Fairfield Community Center

Fairfield, Washington.

Celebrate National Boy Scouts' Birthday Month!

February is National Boy Scouts' Birthday month. Many of our servicemen were in Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts when growing up, and often their parents were involved along with them. To celebrate, on February 26, 2012 MarineMoms-Bethesda will host a "Blue and Gold Banquet" themed-luncheon on 4 East, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

Marine Moms-Bethesda is a group of caring volunteers supporting the wounded, injured and ill combat troops and their families, all service branches, at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

If your Troop, Den, or Pack would like to send cards to be distributed on the day of the luncheon in honor of the birthday to thank older Scouts who have sacrificed so much.

Guidelines for sending cards: Flat-faced cards work best.  Please - no glitter or anything that can fall off of the cards. These can fall into open wounds causing secondary infections.  

Mail to:

Marine Mom-Bethesda
P.O. Box 22
Cordova, MD 21625

Final postmark date is Monday, February 13th, so time is short … write today!

MarineMoms-Bethesda's mission is to provide a monthly luncheon, gift bags, and pantry items to the wounded, injured, and ill combat Veterans, all service branches, and their families, at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland.

"We would like them to know they are in the hearts and prayers of America as we bring "touches of home" for them to their "home away from home," they explain. "We are military parents, troop supporters, and Veterans who deeply appreciate the sacrifices made by our military. What we do is made possible by donations. Every penny donated is used toward our mission. We are not affiliated in any way with, nor are we endorsed by, the USMC  the DoD, or any other official agency."

COMMUNITY FUND RAISER for TRISTEN - FEBRUARY 19, 2012

Spaghetti Feed

for Tristan

DATE: Sunday, February 19, 2012 

TIME: 5-7 PM

LOCATION: Freeman High School

COST: Donation

Tristan’s local family members:

Son of Mark & Jill (Crewse) Seubert

 Grandson of Mike and Shannon Crewse

Nephew of Steve and Charlene Primmer

Great Grandson of Don and Jan Davis

Tristan was unexpectedly diagnosed with

acute lymphoblastic leukemia

New Years Eve, and started chemotherapy

January 2, 2012.

Tristan will be 4 years old in February 19th.

Sponsored by

Rockford Lions Club