I've joined the Chelan County Sheriff's Office Volunteer Services group. This last week I went with them on a training exercise up in the Lily Lake area above Wenatchee Heights. The training was with Lake Wenatchee Snowmobile club and the Lake Chelan group. Also joining them were several Deputies who are with the Search and Rescue portion of the Sheriff's Office on snowmobiles. The exercise involved a lost and injured snowmobiler off the groomed trails. The exercise went well and we all learned a lot. We also had a lot of fun. I helped run the Communication van at base camp as well as acting the part of an Information Officer, writing Press Releases for the event. All ended well. And, it was a truly beautiful day. The weather is starting to improve around the Valley. Warmer during the day but still winter cold at night. Spring will be here soon. Hope this finds all well.