Auxiliary struggles to fill hospital shifts

COLFAX - The Whitman Community Hospital Auxiliary raised funds to support the hospital for more than 65 years, and now they need some new, younger members.

"Younger" is a relative term, as the members range in age from 60s to 90, everyone qualifying for senior status.

"We're always looking for people to come and help us out," said Kathy Clark, co-manager of the Blue Bird Boutique gift shop, the auxiliary's primary source of funds.

The auxiliary is one of two organizations supporting Whitman Hospital and Medical Clinics. It was established to promote and advance the welfare of the hospital by d...