Volunteer Spotlight

In Safford, just about everyone benefits from the good work done by Southeast Clean and Beautiful (SEACAB). They regularly pick up litter between milepost markers 135 – 136 on SR 191, but that's only the beginning. From Bureau of Land Management (BLM) cleanup projects throughout Graham Country, to beautification efforts for the streets and roads in the local communities, SEACAB is a powerful force for fighting litter all over the region.

This dynamic grass roots organization was founded by Jay Rasco, who was inspired by a group of Boy Scouts doing an Eagle project to clean up a favorite local area called “Red Knolls”, which had been used as a dumpsite. Jay was so impressed, he decided a permanent group was needed to keep up the good work.

Clel Flake, Graham County CFO, helped Rasco and others to start SEACAB. Volunteers were solicited from the local communities, Federal, State and local agencies and businesses. Rachael Walker, City of Safford, has served as Secretary. From BLM, first Bonnie Winslow and now Deborah Morris have served on the Board. John Bonafas, retired Safford School Principal, also is a great asset to the organization.

“There are some who think volunteerism is dead,” says Jay Rasco, “I certainly hope that is not true.” If SEACAB is any measure, Rasco has nothing to worry about. But they are always looking for more people to help. Catch SEACAB's spirit of volunteering and help keep the Safford District clean and beautiful. For more information, please call Jay Rasco at 928-428-2820.