Northern Inyo Hospital Foundation hosts
drawing for Jeffrey Scott artwork

The Northern Inyo Hospital (NIH) Foundation is giving art lovers and community members a special opportunity to win a distinctive watercolor painting by the late Jeffrey Scott while supporting local healthcare. Proceeds from the drawing will help equip the Northern Inyo Healthcare District’s newest CAREshuttle with a life-saving Automated External Defibrillator (AED).

The painting, a portrayal of the serene Dusy Basin in the Eastern Sierra, measures 67” x48” and features a mid-tone wood frame. Known for his ability to capture the true natural beauty of the Sierra landscape, Scott’s work reflects a deep connection to the region he called home. The painting is currently on display at Bishop’s Whiskey Creek Restaurant, 524 N. Main St, where tickets for the drawing are available at the restaurant’s host station. Each ticket is $5, or five for $20. The drawing is set for Monday, Oct. 28.

Mollie Scott, Jeffrey’s wife of more than 35 years, graciously donated the painting to the NIH Foundation. Jeffrey Scott, an accomplished watercolorist, captivated audiences with his ability to bring the rich colors and dramatic light of the Eastern Sierra to life through his art. His dedication to capturing the essence of this landscape made his works beloved among locals and collectors alike. Though Scott passed away in 2009, his artistic legacy continues to inspire, and his works remain highly sought after.

Funds from this drawing will allow the NIH Foundation to purchase an AED for the NIHD CAREshuttle. AEDs help individuals experiencing sudden cardiac arrest by analyzing heart rhythms and delivering electric shocks when necessary to restore a normal heartbeat. The NIHD CAREshuttle transports patients to and from medical appointments, ensuring access to essential healthcare services. Any additional funds raised via this drawing will support further Foundation initiatives.

Since 1995, the Northern Inyo Hospital Foundation has worked to raise awareness and funds for healthcare improvements in the region. Led by a volunteer Board of Directors, the Foundation remains dedicated to improving medical services, programs, and technologies that benefit locals and visitors. Thanks to the generosity of its donors, the Foundation has played an important role in bringing advanced care to the community.

To view the painting, go to Whiskey Creek before Oct. 18. For more information on the drawing, visit to NIH.org/Foundation. To obtain tickets, contact any NIH Foundation Board members or NIHD team members Cori Stearns at (760) 873-2838 or Barbara Laughon at (760) 873-5811, extension 3415.

The NIH Foundation Board includes Chairperson Carole Wade, Vice-Chair Jane Thompson, Secretary Mary Mae Kilpatrick, Treasurer Heidi Dougherty, and members Sarah Freundt, Sharon Moore, Cheryl Underhill, and Pete Watercott.

Photo caption: Displaying Jeffrey Scott’s watercolor of Dusy Basin, from left: Whiskey Creek’s Hector Rivas, NIH Foundation member Cheryl Underhill, Whiskey Creek’s Pete Dinius, NIH Foundation Chair Carole Wade, Whiskey Creek’s Horacio Rodriguez and owner Aaron Schat, along with NIH Foundation members Mary Mae Kilpatrick, Jane Thompson, and Sarah Freundt. Photo by Barbara Laughon/Northern Inyo Healthcare District