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Search and Rescue with Dr. Corum
Hey, everyone!
In addition to going out and finding people, having Johnnie also lets me do a lot of community outreach and get kids involved. I hope to work with schools and teach kids about wilderness safely and preparedness. What happens often is that many people will go out into the wilderness unprepared, break down, get lost, and find themselves in trouble. Most people end up in areas where a car can’t come get them. With training, I can respond however we can get there — snowmobile, ATV, helicopter, jetboat, or on horseback, with Johnnie riding along with me. It’s serious work, and it’s satisfying to know I’m able to give back to my community in such a meaningful way. I’ve only lived in Kalispell for a short while, but I already feel like I have a duty to look out for everyone, which I enjoy.
Dr. Corum here. A few months ago, I got a new puppy, Johnnie. He’s a Treeing Walker Coonhound I’m training to do tracking during search and rescue missions. Working with a dog is a whole deeper level for search and rescue, and it’s something I’m really interested in pursuing. Working dogs have always been fascinating to me, and it’s exciting to be training my own dog to work and help people who are in trouble. Johnnie has his own article inside the newsletter, so I’d like to spend some time on what search and rescue demands. I volunteer with North Valley Search and Rescue, a nonprofit organization that works with the Flathead
If you know how lost people act, it can really cut down on tracking time.
County Sheriff’s Office to find people who have gone missing in the northeastern half of Flathead County. I’ve wanted to do something like this for years, though I never had the time between being a veterinarian and a mom. To be honest, I still don’t really have the time, but I’m really excited to be part of North Valley Search and Rescue. Early this past spring, I went on a weekend training course on surviving in the woods. There may be times when you find someone but the helicopter can’t come out
I’m also really trying to get my daughter involved. She’s too young to volunteer, but she enjoys looking at maps, figuring out directions and solving problems — clearly a trait she’s inherited from me. I love mapping and land navigation, both for use on land and for aviation, which are both involved in NV SAR. Search and rescue clicks with a lot of my skills and lets me put my interests to a good use.
North Valley Search and Rescue is an incredible organization that really looks out for the community. If you want to learn more about them, check out their website at SAR911.com. And if you’re planning to spend some time in the great Montana wilderness this summer, make sure have plenty of gear. Trust me, it’s always better to be overprepared.
until the next day. You need to be able to take care of the person you rescued, take care of yourself, and not endanger your teammates. It was an intense experience and honestly just the tip of the iceberg. I’ve been taking more classes, learning not just how to track and survive in the wilderness, but also the psychology of being lost. A child who gets lost will act totally different than an adult with dementia who is lost. If you know how certain types of lost people act, it can really cut down on tracking time.
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The Power of Nostalgia DISNEY’S LIVE-ACTION REMAKES IN 2019 Even if someone doesn’t consider themselves a movie buff, they’ve likely heard about Disney’s decision to harness — and capitalize on — the power of viewer nostalgia with live-action remakes of its beloved classics. Back in 1996, Disney tested this formula for the first time, releasing “101 Dalmatians” with Glenn Close starring as the brilliantly deranged Cruella stalking puppies for their fur. After breaking box office records on the first weekend, Disney decided to create a slow trickle of other live-action remakes using the same blueprint: “Alice in Wonderland” in 2010, “Cinderella” in 2015, “The Jungle Book” in 2016, and “Beauty and the Beast” in 2017, among several others. By promising viewers the storyline they loved as a child, a star- studded cast, some vaguely cheeky references, 3D visuals, and added action, Disney has created a recipe for box office success. Here are three live-action remakes that have been or will be released in 2019. ‘Dumbo,’ March 2019 Unlike the animated classic released in 1941, this live-action version introduces a former circus star, played by Colin Farrell, and his two children as caretakers of the big-eared, flying mammal. Directed by Tim Burton, “Dumbo” doesn’t use real elephants on screen. Disney instead uses a mixture of CGI and live-action. Other major stars in the film include Danny DeVito, Michael Keaton, and Eva Green. ‘Aladdin,’ May 2019 The original “Aladdin” hit theaters in 1992, ultimately pulling in Oscars for best score and best song. Now, 27 years later, Disney has decided to retain many of the original’s musical and narrative elements. While fans of the first
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My name’s Johnnie. I’m a 5-month-old treeing walker coonhound, and I’ve been training alongside Dr. Corum to do tracking with North Valley Search and Rescue. In the northeastern half of Flathead County, search and rescue is conducted by North Valley SAR, the nonprofit agency Dr. Corum and I are a part of. They work with the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office to find people who’ve gotten in trouble in the harsh Montana wilderness.
Working with North Valley SAR is a huge responsibility. When someone goes missing, every second counts. Humans can only see so much. My
nose might be able to save someone, but only if I don’t pick up an enticing mountain lion scent and get distracted. The training is intense and extensive so I can learn everything I need to know to help. Fortunately, we hounds are known for being very relentless. We
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film will surely miss hearing the voice of the late Robin Williams, the genie will still play a central role in the film’s story and will be brought to life by Will Smith. Actors Mena Massoud and Naomi Scott will play Aladdin and Jasmine, respectively. ‘The Lion King,’ July 2019 The original film became one of the biggest animated features at the time of its release in 1994, and all of the beloved characters will return in a live-action/CGI version. While James Earl Jones will return as the
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voice for Mufasa, the remake will also feature Donald Glover as Simba, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter as Nala, Chiwetel Ejiofor as Scar, John Oliver as Zazu, and Seth Rogen as Pumbaa, as well as a long list of other talented men and women.
Hopefully these three remakes will dredge up some of the same wonder and joy the original stories evoked.
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WE’RE BUSY? Dr. Zoe Ball Arrives to Save the Day We are all very excited to introduce a new veterinarian who will be working alongside Dr. Clark, Dr. Corum, and the rest of the team: Dr. Zoe Ball. This new face might be familiar to some patients. Though Dr. Ball is a Florida native, she came to Montana last summer for an externship with The Animal Clinic of Kalispell. Her work ethic and personality made her a great fit during her brief time with us. Now that she’s graduated from the University of Florida, Dr. Clark didn’t hesitate to offer her a position at the clinic. Dr. Ball may be a new grad, but she’s been in the business for a long time. Her parents are both veterinarians, and she grew up at their practice in Florida.
have a one-track mind, and if Dr. Corum needs me to help with tracking, then I’m going to become the best search and rescue dog ever!
Of course, it’s not all about being able to follow my nose and follow a scent. In order to really help out, I need to be able to get places fast. Sometimes, people get lost somewhere the rescue team can’t reach by truck. This means I might need to ride in a helicopter, on a snowmobile, on a jet-boat, and even on the back of a horse! I’ve already ridden on the snowmobile and ATV with Dr. Corum, but the horse is proving a bit more difficult. They haven’t let me on yet! But I’m sure we’ll get there. It’s been really hard work, and I still have a lot to learn, but I’m so happy I get to help! I’m still a puppy, but even I know it’s a big honor to work with North Valley Search and Rescue and the sheriff. I hope to be able to help a lot of people! -Johnnie
“It’s kind of funny to me,” Dr. Clark has said. “After having one parent as a veterinarian, my kids stayed as far away from medicine as possible. Dr. Ball was raised by two veterinarians, and she wasn’t scared off by the work. That shows dedication. I saw this during Dr.
Ball’s externship, and I’m confident she’ll channel
that dedication into quality care for our patients.”
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been extra busy recently and it is so very important to us to have TIME with our patients. This is why we’re so glad to have found Dr. Ball so quickly.
Like so many members of the team, Dr. Ball is excited to move to Kalispell. She’s told us that she’s tired of the heat and humidity and looks forward to using her skills to take care of animals in her new home. Don’t worry — she already knows what winters are like here. With three veterinarians and the best staff in the business, our patients and clients are guaranteed the best possible care. Join us in welcoming Dr. Zoe Ball to the team! We know you’re going to love her.
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Inside
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Volunteering with North Valley Rescue Disney Harnesses the Power of Nostalgia in 2019
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Meet Johnnie
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A Cool Treat for Hot Pups
Who’s That Veterinarian?
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A Tail of Bravery
The Guardian Who Would Not Leave His Watch
ODIN LIVES UP TO HIS LEGENDARY NAME
Amid the devastation of the wildfires that tore through
The family made it to safety with Tessa in tow, relieved to be together but heartbroken that Odin and the goats weren’t with them. After several agonizing days, it was finally safe enough for them to return home and survey the destruction. What did the Hendels find? Ashes, rubble, their barn and home burned to the ground — and Odin. There he was, still guarding his eight goats and some small deer that had sought shelter with the brave canine. Weakened, burned, and limping, but nevertheless steadfast, Odin had never left his goats, even as the fire raged around them. Odin wagged his tail as he saw his family, happy to see they were also safe. The Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue and the Goatlandia Animal Sanctuary provided temporary shelter for the goats and pups while the Hendels rebuilt their barn. Odin received all the care he needed, along with a lot of love and treats. Today, Odin and his goats are back with their family, rebuilding their lives after this devastating wildfire. But the Hendels, and anyone who’s heard the story, won’t soon forget the bravery of this amazing pup.
California in the fall of 2017, a few heroic tales rose up to give people hope. One such tale was of Odin, a loyal Great Pyrenees guard dog. Along with his sister, Tessa, and eight rescue goats, Odin is part of the Hendel family. It was mid-October when the Hendels were awoken by the smell of smoke, a fierce orange sky, and sounds of destruction — urgent warnings from Mother Nature. Gathering everyone as quickly as they could, the Hendels got their human family members and Tessa in the car, but Odin, seated proudly next to the eight goats, refused to get in. Try as they might, the Hendels could not get him to come with them, and there wasn’t enough room in the car for the eight goats. With the firestorm quickly approaching and the risk of losing even more family members increasing with each passing minute, the Hendels made the heart-wrenching decision to leave Odin and the goats behind.
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