15 Years Ago
Dworshak Dam Fish Hatchery operated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is hosting their third annual open house.
Kaye Carver is employee of the month for June at State Hospital North. She is secretary/records manager at the Alcohol Treatment Unit.
Peter Crecelius M.D. has been asked to join a mountain climbing team on a first ascent route on the Nameless Tower or The Ogre (Baintha Brakk) in Pakistan this summer.
Ground was broken next to Barney’s Sooper Market for the building to house Northwest Value Pharmacy and Gifts.
Gina Mattson and Steve Uptmor have set July 31 as their wedding date.
Richard A. Butler a 1989 graduate of Orofino High School and the son of Ed and Sandy Butler, Orofino, graduated in May from the United States Naval Academy.
25 Years Ago
Copperhood Girls Softball Team had an outstanding weekend winning the B division trophy in the 20 team Round Robin Invitational in Moscow. Team members are Holly Hoyle, Andy Stacy, Julie Roby, Tammy Clark, Sandy LaDoux, Jean Leaton, Laurie Nyggard, Julie Hollibuagh, Bonnie Boring, Kim Barnett, Colleen Schannell, Tracie Bessent, Cindy Statum, and Heidi Jenni. The team is coached by Steve Nyggard, Mark Nyggard and Shannon Wilson.
Gordon and Lillie Thiessen of Spokane are the new managers of Konkolville Motel. The Thiessens are former Orofino residents and have been managing motels in the area for the past few years.
The first annual Two Man Best Ball was held at the Orofino Golf Course with a team of Randy Steiner and Tim Dupeau, scoring 138 to win first low gross division. Other team players Guy Secaur, Bob Thomason, Mike Eimers Frank Best tied for second low gross with a 143. Rodger Henderson and Randy Walsh had third low net with 119. Bryan Cash and Fred Nolan also tied for second low gross with a 143. Terry Finke and Corby Finke were second low net winners with a 118. Jim Soule with Larry Swandic were first low net winners with a 114. Ned Cannon and Jerry Chavaz had the longest drive. Randy Steiner and Buz Oud were closet to the pin Saturday and Gus Peterson and Everett Hammond on Sunday.
30 Years Ago
Orofino National Guard is in training in bridge building at a summer camp east of Cascade.
Bill Bird, commissioner, turned over keys to an emergency van to be used by Pierce-Weippe residents for an ambulance.
Bill and Jim Crutcher, long time area residents, have purchased the Oasis Tavern.
General Telephone Company has asked phone patrons to use restraint from calling Peck, Weippe, Pierce and Headquarters until more lines can be installed.
35 Years Ago
Dr. Maurice Masar who has been with the Northside Medical Clinic Center, has purchased the Orofino Clinic on Michigan Avenue and will also provide ofices for Dr. Constanstancio Cleto. Dr. Clavin Reber is leaving Orofino after 10 years to enter practice at St. Anthony.
Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Schmidt of Fraser have launched a new house boat “Wally’s Folly” at Big Eddy Marina on Dworshak Reservoir.
40 Years Ago
Marilyn Fackenthall of Ahsahka is on a seven week People-to-People tour to Europe.
The old Mint Bar in Pierce is being torn down for expansion of Durant’s General Merchandise.
45 Years Ago
Reese Smith has leased land from Bob Robertson and will build an A & W Root Beer stand at the lower end of the airport.
Bert McGinnis has purchased Riverside Bowling Alley from Mr. and Mrs. Charles Frensdorf, who took over management 18 months ago.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Clay have recently sold their home on Center Street to Dr. and Mrs. Carter Begthol of Des Moines, Iowa.
50 Years Ago
Grand Opening of Riverside Lanes Bowling Alley is set for July with co-owner Vernon Stromberg and Wayne Schoeffler in charge.
60 Years Ago
Orofino Post of the VFW is making arrangements to purchase a corner lot east of the post office from C. O. Portfors as a site for a meeting hall and office building.