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FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2015 Local & Entertainment Search and rescue CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Rope training involved rescuing an injured subject from the side of a cliff. Volunteers rappelled about 70 feet down a cliff and then had to get the injured party on a stretcher. The Air National Guard, out of Mountain Home, Idaho, then used a helicopter and lifted the individual off the cliff. This exercise was repeated six times on Saturday. In addition, map, com- pass, and GPS training was offered, along with a little bit on setting up an instant command center. There was work around characteristics common to missing persons. Scientifi c studies offer insights into the behavioral characteristics of miss- ing persons depending on age, gender, and cogni- tive impairments such as Alzheimers or Down Syndrome. Wolfe said there are outside factors that also tie into behavior, such as temperature. A person behaves differently at 10 degrees below zero than at 90 degrees. Former Baker County Sheriff Terry Speelman and his sons did all the cooking for the event, including putting together a steak dinner on Saturday night. Wolfe said that more attended the dinner than were able to make the whole training (“specifi - cally, sheriffs”). Sheriff Travis Ash attended a get-together dinner at the training on Saturday evening. He visited with the eight search and rescue volunteers attending from Baker County, who said the training was fantastic. Search and Rescue volunteers participate in ongoing monthly training on the local level. The Region 5 train- ing happens annually and typically rotates between counties. Wolfe said Mal- heur County has hosted the training the past two years, but a different county will host next year. According to the Baker County Sheriff website (bakersherrif.org), Baker County Search and Rescue volunteers respond to about 25 missions each year, logging over 16,000 miles by “air, four-wheel drive trucks, snowmobiles, boats and also two- wheeled vehicles.” They also have Horse- back Teams. Volunteers dedicate over 2,255 hours per year. In addition, volunteers donate use of their per- sonal vehicles and equip- ment when needed. The site also lists the following tips if you fi nd yourself lost. First, stop walking! Second, draw attention to yourself in any safe way possible. Finally, keep calm. Build a fi re if needed. Wait. Let some- one know where you are and when you’ll return. If alerted that some- one is lost or missing, “the Baker County Sheriff Search and Rescue team will do our best to fi nd you, that's why we train so much!” Individuals interested in joining the Search and Rescue team can pick up an application at the Sher- iff’s Offi ce. Other ways to support Search and Rescue efforts include making a donation, sponsoring or donating equipment, or sponsoring ongoing training. Individuals or organiza- tions interested in provid- ing this type of support can contact the Baker County Sheriff’s Offi ce (523-6415) or any Search and Rescue member. THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS — 11 Bebe’s word search This week’s crossword puzzle — Random Acts of Kindness — Each week The Baker County Press will in- clude a list—all anony- mous, of course—of the good deeds and random acts of kind- ness people from around the area have witnessed. To include something you’ve seen or experienced, email News@TheBakerCoun- tyPress.com with “Ran- dom Acts of Kindness” in the subject line. We’ll be sure to include your story. • We were standing in our front yard and a vehicle stopped and said they were with “We Love our Community,” The a multi-church group, and would we let them haul away a trailer and pick-up load of limbs and branches. My husband said the would be great and asked if he could make a donation of which they politely said no thanks. So Saturday morning here came all ages of people working together for the greater good of our little town. This amazing group of people have huge hearts. Thank you so very much! • Tonight while having dinner with my son at the truck stop, we had the most amazing thing happen. We we were enjoying dinner. I was still in uniform after coming back from gunnery, and the waitress came over and asked for our ticket. She said the gentleman sitting next to us bought our dinner. I asked her where he was and she said that he wanted her to do it after he left. I wish I could of said thank you to this gentle- man. But he goes to show there are some really kind people out there. Baker County Press Subscribe Today! Name: Address: City, State, Zip: Email address: Phone: E-Only $29.95/yr. Print (Delivery) $39.95/yr. Inside Baker City City Limits Only Print (Mail) $49.95/yr. 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