Desert Messenger

September 16, 2015 www.DesertMessenger.com 9 LIVE SMOKE-FREE Second-hand smoke kills 53,000 people a year. It's no longer a busi- ness issue; it's a public emergency. Report Smoke-Free Arizona viola- tions anonymously at www.smoke- freearizona.org or call 928-669-5912. VFW Post 769 VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS 305 N. Central, Quartzsite, AZ, 928-927-7697 The Canteen is a smoking establishment • Members & Guests Only for Alcohol Service ACTIVITIES FOR CORPORAL BEN SCOTT POST 769 AND LADIES AUXILIARY 769 We are collecting coupons you may have that you won't use. These go to the mili- tary families who can use them up to 6 months after expiration. Please help us in this endeavor to assist our Veterans. Coupons can be left at the Post. We are also collecting labels for the school. OCTOBER 10: Auxiliary members' lun- cheon and Initiation of new members – 11:30 a.m. in dining room at Post OCTOBER 24: MEAT DRAWS 3:00- 7:00 p.m. Music and karaoke will be included. More on this in next issue NOVEMBER 8: District 1 meeting at Welton Post 6790 11:00 a.m. NOVEMBER 11; Veteran's Day Re- membrance – 11:00 a.m. at Planes at Park NOVEMBER 13 AND 14: Yard sale in parking lot at Post 9:00 am each day. More on this in future issues. NOVEMBER 14: GRAND OPENING FOR POST 769 IN NEW BUILDING. Watch for more information on this at a later date Check our VFW Post 769 website for information on additional activities being planned during the summer. www.vfwpost769.org - Comrades meeting – 1st Saturday each month – 9:00 a.m. at Post Auxiliarymeet in the dining room area - House Committee meeting – 1st Saturday each month -10:00 a.m. at Post - Men's Auxiliary – 2nd Saturday each month - 11:00 a.m. at Post Sheriff, Search & Rescue Helicopter rescues four people Antiques • Collectibles • Teacups & Teddy Bears See's Candy Fundraiser for GFWC in season 455 E. Main St. Quartzsite Open Tues. thru Sat. 9-3 928-927-4223 Parker, AZ - On Friday afternoon, September 11th, three people visiting from Riverside California, drove 11 miles into the desert, south of Ehrenberg, AZ. While ex- ploring the area, they became lost and called a local family member for assistance. Later that evening, the Uncle located the missing young adults but then became stuck and eventually lost as well. The four individuals remained in the desert all night without water. The next morning, three indi- viduals began walking towards the river to try to fi nd their way out. Due to an injury sustained during the evening, the uncle remained at the vehicle. After several hours of walking and feeling the effects of heat exhaus- tion, they were able to get a signal and contact the La Paz County Central Dispatch. At 09:00 am, the helicopter was launched and within the hour, all four individu- als were located and provided with water and treated medically. According to Lieutenant Schlecht and Sergeant Norris, it would not have been possible to locate, transport and treat the four miss- ing individuals, in a timely manner, without the use of the helicop- ter. Considering the condition of victims when they were located, there's a very good chance they may not have survived. Sheriff John Drum was very pleased with the coordinated effort between our Central Dispatch, Patrol Deputies and the helicopter/ pilot. ����� | L� P�� C�. S������'� D���.

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