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14 Wednesday, November 21, 2018 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon Sisters musicians make honor band Sheriff’s search and rescue seeks volunteers The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications from members of the community who are interested in becoming search and rescue volunteers. Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue (DCSO SAR) is one of the busiest search and rescue units in the state of Oregon. In 2017, DCSO SAR completed 127 missions and over 300 trainings. Our Volunteers are highly skilled and range from general searchers to those capable of highly technical missions such as mountain rescue, swift-water rescue, diving operations and more. Selected applicants, who must be at least 21 years of age, are required to complete the DCSO SAR Academy, which consists of approxi- mately 100 hours of training. The 2019 SAR Academy will begin on April 1, with vol- unteers graduating on May 9. Generally, training occurs on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m., consisting of class- room exercises followed up with a day of training on Saturday for outdoor practi- cal exercises. Academy attendees will receive instruction in several areas including, but not lim- ited to: navigation, tracking, wilderness survival, search tactics, first aid/CPR and how DCSO SAR operates. Included in the academy, is a “pack test,” which consists of a five-mile hike (2-1/2 miles uphill and 2-1/2 miles down- hill) carrying a 25-pound backpack. The time limit for this test is 100 minutes. Each academy attendee will be assigned a mentor to assist with the successful comple- tion of the academy. Applications can be found online at www.deschutes.org/ jobs and must be submitted by January 18, 2019 at 5 p.m. Once applications are reviewed, applicants that meet minimum qualifica- tions will be contacted and required to attend an informa- tional session. Applicants will also be required to attend an oral board interview. A back- ground investigation will be completed for all applicants who are selected after the oral board interview. Some qualities necessary include a flexible schedule enabling mission attendance, the ability to fit in with our current volunteers, a good attitude and the ability to function as a team player. There is a $100 entry fee for those selected, which covers initial search and rescue vol- unteer clothing issued upon graduation from the academy. Additional questions can be answered by calling the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Special Services Unit at 541-388-6501, as well as going online to http://sheriff. deschutes.org/Special- Services/sar/ and www. deschutessearchandrescue. org. When the honor band results were revealed, six Sisters High School stu- dents and their band leader were playing a happy tune. Remarkably, all the local students who auditioned were selected to play in the Western International Band Clinic (WIBC). So, the week- end before Thanksgiving the six packed their instruments and concert clothes and headed to Seattle. Each fall, students throughout the Pacific Northwest, along with Australia and parts of Canada, record auditions for WIBC — and the top musi- cians are chosen to attend. The Sisters students who attended this year are: Dalton Gonzales (senior, trumpet), Connor Martin (sopho- more, saxophone), Jack Ogan (sophomore, tuba), Simon Rhett (sophomore, saxophone), Max Springer (sophomore, trumpet) and Weston Wallace (sophomore, clarinet). “WIBC is one of my favorite events for students because they get to be chal- lenged musically — by the music itself, the incredible conductors they bring in, and by their peers,” said Tyler Cranor, director of bands for the Sisters School District. PHOTO PROVIDED Connor Martin, Simon Rhett, Dalton Gonzales, Max Springer, Weston Wallace, and Jack Ogan were selected for a Seattle music clinic. “They come back to our school with a renewed appre- ciation for what it takes to be great, which I hope is then passed along to the rest of the students.” Before making the trip, the students were excited about the opportunity. “I am really looking for- ward to being in a more com- petitive environment where music is the main focus,” said Martin. “I think par- ticipating in this event will help me improve as a musi- cian overall, especially being surrounded by others who strive to heighten their abili- ties through hard work and practice.” WIBC high school stu- dents are placed in four 150-member bands where they rehearse for two full days under the direction of world-renowned guest con- ductors. On the third day, the four bands perform to a packed crowd of fami- lies. Students are provided with sheet music about two weeks before the event and are expected to arrive ready to play. In addition to prac- ticing for their concerts, stu- dents hear evening concerts by visiting university groups and attend College Night, where they learn about music programs offered by a variety of universities. WIBC began in 1979 as a convention for directors and students. It is held in Seattle each November. Brace Yourself for Fall Dr. Thomas R. Rheuben $300 Discount For the month of November when you start a full comprehensive treatment program! New patients only. Not valid with any other offer. General, Cosmetic, Implant and Family Dentistry ~ Your Dentist in Sisters Since 1993 ~ We are here to help you smile with confi dence! 541-549-0109 e & Smile by Ashle e! The Brace Plac 541-382-0410 410 E. Cascade Ave., Sisters CentralOregonBracePlace.com | 304 W. Adams Ave. | Sisters Frontiers in Science PRESENTED BY THE SIS SISTERS SCIENCE CLUB Global Climate Change: A Tree’s Perspective S Steve t e v e G Grossnickle, r o s s n i c k lee, P Ph.D. h . D . DON’T GET S YOUR FEATHER RUFFLED! Th r ’s still time There’s tim to schedule your holiday haircut! 152 E. Main • 541-549-8771 How can ecophysiology help foresters understand global climate change from the viewpoint of a tree? Dr. Grossnickle tackles the challenges of environmental alterations from an unusual perspective, based on decades of research on the growth and development of seedlings. These tiny trees, whose chances of a long life will be dictated by their ability to adapt to the amount of energy, water and nutrients available in the future, reveal the intricate connections of living things to the Earth. Tuesday, November 27 The Belfry, 302 E. Main Ave., Sisters Lecture at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. for community hour, food & drink! Admission: $5; Teachers and Students - FREE Save the Date: Tuesday, Jan. 22 Dr. Kirsten Grorud-Colvert: “Oregon’s Ocean: Local Legacy and Global Goals” BRING YOUR CURIOSITY AND AN APPETITE FOR KNOWLEDGE!
