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.

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.