Chamber of Commerce
Volunteers sought for newly implemented Ombudsman program
“By becoming a Volunteer Ombudsman you can become a friendly visitor, companion, advocate and educator for individuals who are living in a long-term care facility,” Barbara J. Glodowski, program director told Orofino Chamber members.
She said 50% of residents in nursing homes and assisted living quarters have no visitors and suffer from loneliness, loss of purpose, loss of meaning and self esteem.
This invitation to volunteer offers a person an opportunity to network with other volunteers interested in creating community enrichment and building meaningful relationships.
Glodowski said the program is piloting in Orofino and will include five counties.
Persons passing certification will be advocates helping protect the rights of patients. To become certified persons will have a background check and free in-service training.
Glodowski said they hope to have 35 certified Ombudsman volunteers in the territory ranging from Moscow to Riggins. For more information on the program contact Glodowski at 208-791-7262 or at b.glodowski@communityactionpartnership.org.
40 jobs lost last week
It is hoped the new business seminar this week would help to offset the loss of 40 jobs due to the shutdown last week of a local logging contractor by Potlatch.
It was announced the Chamber auction will be held at the Lodge May 2 with the theme “Surf’s Up.”
Verizon hopes to have fiber phone service in by Dec. 2008 if money comes in.
Eleven sites in the county have been promised for towers according to Inland Cellular.
Comments were made that chamber members need to contact legislators about their concerns about the state and what is being made accessible off US Highway 12. Members expressed concerns that the state needs to help businesses along the river and not hinder them.
Members protested the vehicle registration fee increase to $150.