Postman's Curiosity Leads to Good Samaritan Act Jan 3, 2009
Kolling, however, doesn't view his Good Samaritan act as anything out of the ordinary. He said he once contacted local law enforcement authorities after noticing a window was broken at a house. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Service notices Jan 3, 2009
Roger R. Russell, 83, of Albany died Wednesday at Samaritan Albany General Hospital ... Gilbert D. Wolfe, 97, of Lebanon died Thursday at Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Death notices Jan 3, 2009
Roger Ray Russell, 83, of Albany died Wednesday at Samaritan Albany General Hospital ... Donald R. Schwartzengeraber, 70, of Lebanon died Wednesday at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center ... Gilbert D. Wolfe, 97, of Lebanon died Thursday at Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Marjorie Angela Eggen Jan 3, 2009
She was also a charter member of the Professional Photographers of Oregon and belonged to the Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital Auxiliary. She is survived by her husband, John E. Eggen of Lebanon; daughter Gloria Elliott of Stayton; sister Martha Lucille Hill of Byromville, Ga. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
John Arthur Atchley Jr. Jan 3, 2009
Albany Democrat Herald: Obituaries. Last modified: Friday, January 2, 2009 1:12 PM PST. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
The time is now Jan 3, 2009
An administrator at Ashland s Samaritan Hospital told Pear, We ve seen a huge decrease in MRIs, CAT scans, stress tests, cardiac catheterization tests, knee and hip replacements, and other elective surgery. There s nothing unique about Ashland, Ohio. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Fanfare: Murray knocks off Federer to reach title match Jan 3, 2009
The Associated Press Published January 03, 2009. ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates Andy Murray defeated Roger Federer again, beating the 13-time Grand Slam title winner 4-6, 6-2, 7-6 (6) Friday in the semifinals of the Capitala World Tennis Championship. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Nonprofit groups merge to survive (70) Jan 3, 2009
It not only survives on grants and private donations, but also contracts with the City of Corvallis and Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center. Luck ran out on Mid-Valley Housing Plus. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Donald Luther Martin Jan 3, 2009
Lu Martin, 91, of Corvallis, passed away at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center on Dec. 29. He was born Oct. 5, 1917, in Milton, Pa. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Ghajini (Hindi) Jan 2, 2009
Kalpana, chirpy, bubbly a la Basanti from Sholay may tell some white lies to gain some importance but shes really a Good Samaritan who will help and rescue the helpless. During one such good deed, she rescues young rural girls from illegal organ sellers. (Screen Weekly)
Thursday, Jan. 1, 2009 (1732) Jan 2, 2009
WATERLOO Ester P. Westendorf, 88, formerly of Waterloo, died Dec. 17, 2008, at the Cedar Falls Lutheran Home; memorial services 2 p.m. Monday at Nazareth Lutheran Church, preceded by an hour of visitation; arrangements by Locke Funeral Home, 233-6138; memorials to Cedar Valley Hospice or Billy Graham s Samaritan s Purse ministry. WATERLOO Ada N. Joy, 99, of Manchester, formerly of Waterloo, died Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008, at the Good Neighbor Home, Manchester, of natural causes; services 11 a.m.... (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Elizabeth Patricia Beil Jan 2, 2009
She graduated from Phagan's Beauty School and was a hairdresser and later a nurse's aide for Good Samaritan Hospital. She moved to Lake Oswego in 1999. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Clyde O. Buckner Jan 2, 2009
Lebanon Express: Obituaries. Welcome to the Lebanon-Express. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Benton’s first baby of new year born Jan 2, 2009
Benton County s first baby of 2009, a girl, was born at 6:43 a.m. Thursday at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center. The Gazette-Times typically writes a story on the first local child born in the new year. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Annual 'Banished Words' List Unveiled Jan 1, 2009
Language Critics Cast Out 'Bailout,' 'Maverick' From Lexicon. POSTED: Wednesday, December 31, 2008. (Click2Houston, TX)
Obituaries for Thursday, January 1, 2009 Jan 1, 2009
Ralph died Dec. 29, 2008, at Samaritan Bethany Heights in Rochester ... Memorials can be directed to Samaritan Bethany Heights, 1530 Assisi Dr. NW, Rochester, MN 55901. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Clyde O. Buckner (8) Jan 1, 2009
Clyde O. Buckner, 72, of Lebanon, died Dec. 21 at Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital. A memorial service was held Dec. 29 at Lebanon First Assembly of God Church. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Olive Lillian Yahnke Jan 1, 2009
Contributions may be made to the Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital Foundation and sent in care of Huston-Jost Funeral Home, 86 W. Grant St., Lebanon OR 97355. Lebanon Express Reader Comments. (Lebanon Express, OR)
BLT bus tour of trail system Jan 1, 2009
The tour begins at Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital (look for BLT signs) and finishes at the newly-constructed Marks Slough Trail ... The tour is sponsored by Samaritan Health Services (SHS), the city of Lebanon, KGAL-KSHO radio, Hut Airport shuttle service and BLT volunteers. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Pick of the month: Bodacious Broccoli Jan 1, 2009
Lebanon Express: Regional News. Welcome to the Lebanon-Express. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Unknown thief takes surveillance camera (27) Jan 1, 2009
When the Good Samaritan arrived, the girl's boyfriend hit the victim on the head with a hammer. While trying to get out of the residence, the victim told deputies that he was confronted by two other friends of the boyfriend, and that he pulled a knife on them to keep them at bay. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Gymnastics Travels to Mexico to Open Season Dec 31, 2008
The Pink Out has brought in some of the largest crowds of the past three seasons as the Beavers, along with The Corvallis Clinic and Samaritan Health help to raise awareness for breast and cervical cancer. Fans are encouraged to trade in their Orange for pink. (Pac-10.org)
Obits: Jahnig, Schuster, Schroeder, Glodery, Baker, Impecoven & Beck Dec 31, 2008
In March of 2006, she became a resident of the Good Samaritan Society in Oakes, ND. Edna is survived by three children. Judy (Mick) German of Fullerton, ND; John (Darlene Mitchell) Schroeder of Ludden, ND; and Jane Pfeifer of Grand Junction, CO. She is also survived by one brother, Ernest Freudenthal, Sacremento, CA. Edna "Grams" is fondly remembered by 9 grandchildren. (Marshall County Journal, SD)
Louis M. Bud’ Anderson Dec 31, 2008
Bud Anderson went home to be with his Lord on Dec. 19 at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center after losing his battle with congestive heart failure. He was 71 years old. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Can no longer push your snow Dec 31, 2008
To Mr. Hinkel wrote on Dec 30, 2008 11:01 AM:" Please don't stop doing what you've been doing because of one person complaining. Think of the other people who really appreciate what you do and who probably can't do it for themselves! We have a neighbor like you who has a snowblower. My husband is disabled and my other neighbor is 91 years old. Without this good Samaritan, particularly this year, we simply would not be able to keep up with the snow. Thanks! ". Online Editor Jason Lueder wrote on... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
How well do you recall 2008? Dec 31, 2008
In mid-January, Corvallis-based Samaritan Health Services announced plans to develop a health-care education campus centered around an osteopathic college ... GRAD: Name the California university that is Samaritan s partner in the project ... Undergrad: The 51-acre site Samaritan is developing is in Lebanon. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Monday's Sentinel police reports (78) Dec 30, 2008
Good Samaritan gone wrong in Carlisle. A man who stopped to help a 66-year-old woman load a van on Christmas Day asked to use her bathroom and then stole a gray cell phone and about $50 in quarters from her home, according to Carlisle police. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
A Local Hero's Story Inspires Another Hero! Dec 30, 2008
A Good Samaritan who set out to save Lt. Beach's life says she can't wait for her hero to hear his story inspired a miracle ... If you're interested in being a Good Samaritan living liver donor visit. (WTKR.com, VA)
OSU student killed in car crash (44) Dec 30, 2008
The driver of the car she was in, Sangeet Kumar Lal, 29, of Corvallis, was taken to that facility with serious injuries, and then transferred to Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center for further treatment ... They spent the night at Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital in Newport and were discharged Sunday morning, according to a nursing supervisor at the facility. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
AK Carpet gives family a holiday surprise Dec 30, 2008
Romero was so wonderful, said Hibner, who works at Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital and also is starting a second job working for a friend ... Hibner is hoping to get into Samaritan s imaging program. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Survival of the fittest for Massachusetts hospitals Dec 30, 2008
The continued growth of Caritas Good Samaritan and the new services in sleep, wound care and cancer care to meet our community s needs. Most worried about. (Easton Journal, MA)
Several injured in Pine River accident Dec 30, 2008
Frick was transported by EMS to Good Samaritan Health Center in Merrill for treatment of non-life threatening injuries ... Several minor children in the Frick vehicle were also transported to Good Samaritan Health Center to be checked for any possible injuries. (Forest Republican, WI)
Wilma Nadine’ Sytsma Dec 30, 2008
Wilma Nadine Sytsma of Corvallis died Dec. 26 of cancer at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center. Nadine was born in Tulsa, Okla. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
2 hospitals cut family practice training Dec 27, 2008
With those positions eliminated, there will be about three dozen family-practice residents remaining at Arizona hospitals such as Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center and University Medical Center in Tucson. Arizona hospitals train hundreds of residents each year with medical specialties ranging from emergency medicine to dermatology and neurology. (AZCentral -- Business)
Bella Garcia Dec 27, 2008
Bella Eva Garcia passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Dec. 6, 2008, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Phoenix, Ariz. She was born in the village of San Jose to Frutoso and Magdalena (Gallegos) Garcia. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Lebanon resident gets transplant, another waits Dec 27, 2008
A bone marrow registration drive held at Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital drew a very strong turnout, a hopeful sign for the family of a local man who needs a transplant. The event was held to benefit Gary Pool, Jr., a Lebanon resident who was diagnosed with leukemia in August. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Dumas “Sonny” DeKuyper Dec 27, 2008
Dumas Sonny DeKuyper, 72, of Lebanon, died on Dec. 13, 2008, at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center in Corvallis. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Jan. 3, 2009, in the Fireside Room at Lebanon First Assembly of God Church. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Public record (5) Dec 27, 2008
1:11 a.m. Two officers responded to the Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital emergency room to assist with an out-of-control psych patient. 8:14 a.m. A syringe was found in the 0-99 block of Industrial Way and disposed of. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Police: Health workers in Ohio stole IDs of dead Dec 27, 2008
They worked at 000023E4 Samaritan North Health Center, an outpatient facility. Englewood Police Sgt. Mike Lang says the women checked newspaper obituaries and used the hospital computer system to gather the personal information of 24 people over about five weeks in May and June 2007. (FOX19.com, OH)
Recognized for saving a life Dec 27, 2008
The Board of Selectmen honored three Saugus police officers and a good Samaritan for rescuing an elderly resident from a burning Mt. Vernon Street home. Prior to taking up a lengthy agenda at last Tuesday s meeting board members commended Patrolman Paul VanSteensburg, Matthew Donahue, Sgt. John Coburn and Joseph Brangiforte for the courage they displayed in saving an 84-year-old man from all but certain death. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
Meet Ohios only Jewish cattle farmer Dec 27, 2008
The Sigels are active in local organizations, like the Rotary Club and the Good Samaritan Board, which provide clothes, food and other necessities for the poor. They quietly contribute to community groups and campaign for local political candidates. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Terrence Glenn Skinner Dec 27, 2008
Corvallis Gazette Times: Obituaries. Last modified: Monday, December 22, 2008 9:26 PM PST. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Purr-fectly 'Green' Cat Care Tips Dec 26, 2008
If he gets lost, the tag will help any good Samaritan who finds him return him to you. Plus, you'll conserve the gas you would waste driving around the neighborhood hunting for him, and the paper for those "missing" posters. (Pekin Times, IL)
Crumbling Butterfield Plaza building irks tenants (199) Dec 26, 2008
In 1993, the Quiburi Mission Samaritan Center, a nursing home at 850 S. State Route 80, was evacuated for six months while 1 million of cement was pumped underneath the building. Fixing Butterfield Plaza won't be so easy, since they are already running into problems after the first phase of construction. (Benson San Pedro Valley News Sun, AZ)
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Acts by Good Samaritans need to be encouraged in California ... So to encourage sensible acts of aid and even heroism, Good Samaritan laws have been enacted. (North County Times)
EDITORIAL: Ruling means 'Good Sam' law needs fix Dec 26, 2008
Acts by Good Samaritans need to be encouraged in California ... So to encourage sensible acts of aid and even heroism, Good Samaritan laws have been enacted. (North County Times)
Thursday, Dec. 25, 2008 (960) Dec 26, 2008
APLINGTON Margaret Thompson Christensen, 70, of Fayette, formerly of Aplington, died Monday, Dec. 22, at the West Union Good Samaritan Center, West Union, of natural causes; private graveside services Friday at Pleasant View Cemetery, Aplington; Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home, Aplington, (319) 346-1534, is in charge of arrangements. DECORAH David P. Weis, 72, of Decorah, died Saturday, Dec. 20, at Wellington Place, Decorah, following a short illness; services 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Benedict... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Buyer Beware? Dec 25, 2008
And a California woman gets the green light to sue a Good Samaritan who pulled her from a car wreck ... KASICH: I thought we had a Good Samaritan law ... WIEHL: Good Samaritan is supposed to protect people. (Fox News)
Albany police investigate man shot in leg Dec 25, 2008
Nursing At Good Samaritan We Give. Emergency Care Center RNs On the sh. (Albany Times Union)
Exclusive: Carjacking victim speaks out Dec 25, 2008
The Good Samaritan drove him back to his house. He suspects the carjackers were following in his Impala. (Edmonton Journal)
Shooting victim’s name withheld Dec 25, 2008
The woman was taken to Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center. Hospital officials said they are not releasing the victim s name or details of her condition at the specific request of her family. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Dumas Sonny’ DeKuyper Dec 25, 2008
Dumas Sonny DeKuyper, 72, of Lebanon died Dec. 13 at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center. Sonny was born in Lebanon, the son of Damas and Minnie (McIntosh) DeKuyper. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Choice of Warren a sad sign Dec 25, 2008
-- DON McGRATH, RobbinsvilleA Good Samaritan should be protected On March 8, I had a heart at tack while picking up my youngest daughter from a Girl Scouts meeting ... A Good Samaritan -- a teenager certified in CPR -- stopped and literally kept me alive until the paramedics arrived ... The current Good Samaritan Law in New Jersey protects individuals from liability that are cur rently certified in rescue efforts. (NJ.com -- Times)
Fear of strangers Dec 23, 2008
Fortunately, a samaritan came to their help and took them to a clinic. Jennys mother had four stitches on her head. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Obituaries for Tuesday, December 23, 2008 Dec 23, 2008
POSTVILLE, Iowa Mary K. Lange, 92, of Postville died Thursday, Dec. 18, 2008, at Good Samaritan Center, West Union, Iowa. Funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday at St. Bridgets Catholic Church, Postville. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Ventas selling Lexington hospital to UK Dec 23, 2008
has agreed to sell the former Samaritan Hospital in Lexington to the for $35 million in cash. UK purchased the business assets of the hospital, which it acquired through a federal bankruptcy proceeding, for $12 million in July 2007. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Officials urge no cuts for 2 poison centers Dec 23, 2008
"If this is the sort of funding that gets cut, it actually backfires," said Steven Curry, Banner Good Samaritan's director of the department of medical toxicology ... The Banner Good Samaritan poison-control center handled more than 105,000 calls from Maricopa County residents seeking advice for things such as black-widow bites or children ingesting chemicals from personal-care products. (AZCentral -- Business)
Death notices Dec 23, 2008
Louis M. Anderson, 71, of Albany died Friday at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center ... Clyde O. Buckner, 72, of Lebanon died Sunday at Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital ... Barbara Jackson, 76, of Lebanon died today at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Terrence Glenn Skinner (45) Dec 23, 2008
Terrence Glenn Skinner, 29, of Halsey, died Saturday at Samaritan Albany General Hospital. Terrence was born in Miller, S.D., to Lee and Sharlene Campbell Skinner. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Eight teens try to escape from Oregon lockup Dec 23, 2008
Oregon Youth Authority spokeswoman Perrin Damon says the members of an overnight security watch were treated and released from Samaritan Albany General Hospital. The incident began when the girls staged a fight to draw the attention of security. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Doing their part during the season of giving Dec 23, 2008
COXSACKIE This year the Second Reformed Church in Coxsackie collected nearly 700 gift-filled shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child, a project of North Carolina-based Samaritan s Purse that has been collecting and distributing gifts to disadvantaged children abroad since 1993. Last year was the church s first year as a collection site, and this year s bounty more than doubled last year s.. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Emergency fund distributes $362,516 Dec 23, 2008
$24,500 to Samaritan House to provide an additional 275 bed days (approximately 18 to 20 guests, depending on their length of stay). $27,000 to the Emergency Winter Shelter to cover the costs of extra staff, food, laundry and utilities as a result of housing increased numbers of homeless men. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Samaritan Pc seriously assaulted Dec 22, 2008
Page last updated at 15:50 GMT, Sunday, 21 December 2008. A 42-year-old off-duty police officer was seriously assaulted when he went to the aid of woman in Greater Manchester. (BBC News -- UK)
Faults found with nursing home ratings Dec 22, 2008
gov. The site lists seven for Sioux Falls: : Good Samaritan Society Sioux Falls Village; Bethany Lutheran Home: Good Samaritan Society Luther Manor; Good Samaritan Society Sioux Falls Center: Avera Prince of Peace Retirement Community; Golden Living Center - Covington Heights: Southridge Health Care Center. More News headlines. (Sioux Falls Argus Leader)
APD officers, Linn deputies quell riot at Oak Creek Dec 22, 2008
Two staff members were transported to Samaritan Albany General Hospital and a third sought medical attention at the end of his shift. All were treated and released. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
