Climber Rescued

An injured climber was rescued by the Lane County Sheriff’s Search & Rescue team on October 31. Around 6:30 p.m., the Lane County Sheriff’s Office received a notification from an emergency distress GPS beacon near George Creek in the Three Sisters Wilderness. Search & Rescue personnel determined who the beacon belonged to, and requested McKenzie Fire & Rescue search for their vehicle while SAR personnel; responded from the valley. McKenzie Fire personnel located the involved vehicle at the Separation Lake trailhead.

Around midnight, SAR located the injured hiker off-trail near the GPS coordinates. They provided emergency medical care, including treating for possible hypothermia. Once the subject was able to move, SAR escorted them back to their vehicle.

Nearly every week, Lane County Sheriff’s Search & Rescue deputies and volunteers assist our residents and visitors in all types of environments. Learn more about our Search & Rescue program or donate to their work at: tinyurl.com/524dwrdk

Painting Class

A Step-by-Step paint class will be held Sunday, November 16, at the Stage Stop Pizza and Brew, 38491 McKenzie Hwy. in Cedar Flat. The 3 pm event hosted by MarissasGalleries includes all supplies, encouragement and instruction – along with and a glass of complementary Sangria wine, hot cocoa or cider. There’s also $5 off any purchase of pizza. No experience, supplies or talent required for a great time of laughter, creativity and fun! The cost is $40 per a person: cash, check, Paypal or Venmo. More info at (458) 215-8035.

Food Drive

Help make this Thanksgiving a little brighter for local families by donating to the McKenzie River Community School’s Thanksgiving Food Drive from November 10 to 20.

You can drop off non-perishable food items or make cash donations at the school. All donations will go to the local food pantry.

Here are some of the most-needed items:

• Canned fruits and vegetables

• Pasta, rice, and beans

• Peanut butter, jelly, and Nutella

• Soup and chili

• Cereal and oatmeal

• Boxed meals and stuffing mix

Questions – contact Lacey Joy at 541-822-1110.