Mountain West volunteers help Shriners

Mountain West Bank chose to volunteer for the Shriners this year on the group’s annual Day of Caring. Though this year’s figures aren’t in yet, Shriner Richard Hollenbeck, said the organization raised upward of $9,000 last year from sales earned by the food booth, which is located at the Boundary County Fairgrounds.

“We are really pleased with the ladies for helping us this year,” Hollenbeck said. “They did a way better job of cleaning up than what us men could’ve done.”

All proceeds go to the Shrine Hospital, located next to Deaconess Hospital in Spokane. Hollenbeck urges anyone who may know of a child in need of orthopedic care to seek assistance at the facility.

“There is no out-of-pocket expense for children who need any kind of orthopedic care,” Hollenbeck explained.

The Shriners serve ice cream, popcorn and other snacks during seasonal events at the fairgrounds.