We honor our Volunteers by using them as examples for the rest of our community...

Our honoree for the Month of October is...

Mr. Walter White

Here is the article submitted to the Eastern Arizona Courier that describes Walter's contributions.

Ever wondered about all those signs on our highways and byways dedicating a portion of the roadway to the memory of an individual or honoring a group or business?  Those signs are part of Adopt-a-Highway programs sponsored by the Arizona Department of Transportation, County Highway Departments and Towns and Cities.  Mr. Jay Rasco has recently created a new non-profit organization called Southeastern Arizona Clean and Beautiful (SEACAB).  The purpose of SEACAB is to help individuals and groups clean up our highways and byways and to encourage and help those who have already adopted a portion of roadway to maintain their dedicated section.

When Rasco approached Mr. Walter White, one of the Adopt-a-Highway volunteers, he was surprised at his reaction.  White has the first one mile section of Highway on 191 north of US Highway 70 near the Morenci turnoff. He has been picking up that section of road since 2000. White is 76 years old and he said he does get discouraged at times because the trash comes faster than he can pick it up. Rasco explained that SEACAB would like to help him with it and he almost cried.

You can read about SEACAB at their website, www.seacab.org.  Their Board of Directors and activities are clearly described on the website.  You will be able to download applications for the Adopt-a-Highway program at the site and read the rules and regulations for those applying.  SEACAB encourages as many as are eligible to adopt a portion of our byways and participate in cleaning up our wonderful valley.