The first full week of November is the kick off week for Elkland Search and Rescue’s fundraising campaign.
          "In trying to do all that we wish to do, often the matter of money gets in the way," states Laura Snelick,
          information officer for Elkland Search and Rescue.
                Elkland Search and Rescue is a Volunteer, Non-Profit organization that has been a part of the Elk County
          community for the past 21 years. Elkland was formed in 1985 for the location and extrication of missing and lost
          individuals in Elk and surrounding counties. During this time Elkland has continued to develop and train their
          members with these search and rescue skills. We are proud of the fact that we have been able to build and
          maintain a close working relationship with the local and surrounding emergency services. Within the past year
          Elkland Search and Rescue have been called upon for searches involving lost children, 4-wheelers, hunters,
          tourists, hikers, and elderly persons.
               "The funds are needed in so many ways to support the organization," says John Feldbauer, Chief of
          Elkland SAR. "We need the building on Brussels St. in St. Marys as a location to train, have meetings, and
          store all of our equipment. But when we get an emergency call we must also be able to respond to the
          emergency situation with properly trained manpower and also the necessary equipment to handle the
          situation."
               "Operating expenses continue to climb yearly," states Brian Hanes, President of the organization. "All
          of our insurance policies and building utilities, assessed at a commercial rate, are a major part of our budget,"
          states Brian. "With the continued updates of search techniques, technology, and because of the changing
          requirements, instituted within the Pennsylvania Search and Rescue Council and Federal Governments agencies,
          this is a great time to kick off the fundraising campaign," states Board Member, Floyd Beck.

               Any person or business wishing to make a donation may do so by mailing to Elkland Search & Rescue,
          P.O. Box 816, St. Mary’s, PA 15857. Since Elkland SAR is classified as a non-profit (501-C-3) agency,
          all donations to the organization are tax deductible.