Yavapai County Search and Rescue provides life-saving service
Yavapai County's Search and Rescue team saves visitors and locals who get lost and/or injured. Team Captain Rick Baldauf (front-right) said SAR has 32 members and has performed 40 search and rescue operations this year. Rick said SAR was formed in 1986 and has provided three decades of rapid response support to the Yavapai County Sheriff's Department. In addition to rescue operations, SAR can help with urban searches, flood emergencies, evacuations and assist other counties. If lost hiking or injured the team said to call 911. A cell phone can also help them narrow your location. Team members Frank Wirkus (back-left) and Mike Vitek shared some of their rescue stories. Club President Holli Ploog announced the book "Return" will be donated to West Sedona School on behalf of their visit.
The club inducted Wendy Knight during its Oct. 9 meeting. Wendy, who has 24 years experience as a hospice nurse and six years as an oncology nurse, provides community education for Northern Arizona Hospice. Wendy and her husband John (middle) moved to Sedona in June. Wendy thanked the club for her induction. "I look forward to doing lots of good things." Celebrating her induction are Membership Director Catherine Moore, Club President Holli Ploog, and Bill Minard, facilitating the induction ceremony. Welcome Wendy!
Upcoming Fifth Tuesday goes to the dogs
Don't miss our Fifth Tuesday on Oct. 30 when we go to the dogs (and cats) during a tour of the Humane Society of Sedona. Please arrive at the Humane Society, 2115 Shelby Drive-West Sedona, at 4 p.m. for the tour and presentation. By 5:15 p.m. you're invited to proceed to Steakhouse 89 (formerly Barking Frog Rest, 2620 W. State Route 89A) for appetizers (including vegan) and drinks at Happy Hour prices. See you there! But don't bark (or meow) too loud!
Rummage Sale - Donations Needed
Donations are needed for the Nov. 3 Mega Rummage Sale at West Sedona School 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is brought to you by Rotary Club of Sedona, Sedona Red Rock High School Booster Club and West Sedona School PTA. Items can be dropped off Monday through Thursday, 2 to 4 p.m. Oct. 16 - Nov. 2. You can call for a pickup by contacting Melissa Cristallo (310) 766-3134. Accepting all treasures EXCEPT clothing and electronics. Proceeds to benefit students with chrome books, a water bottle filling station, student scholarships and recognition, playground upgrades, district-wide kindness program, and much, much more.
Calendar
Oct. 22--Club meetings, Sedona Arts Center at 4:30 p.m.
Oct. 30--Fifth Tuesday. Humane Society of Sedona, 4 p.m. Steakhouse 89 by 5:15 p.m.
Nov. 3--Rummage Sale, West Sedona School, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Nov. 17--Kindness Conversation, Sedona Public Library, 2 p.m.
