September 12, 2016 A Special Section of the Fillmore County Journal Recognizing Our
EmergencyResponse Teams
We are here for you By Sheriff Tom Kaase With this publication honoring all public safety employees and volunteers, on behalf of the Fillmore County Sheriff ’s Office and as your Sheriff, I’d like to say thank you to the citizens of our county. During a Sheriff Tom difficult and Kaase challenging time for law enforcement, we are so privileged to have the unwavering understanding and support from our citizens. You may not understand how important that is to us, but rest assured, it gives us greater strength and desire to continually improve upon our service to you. Again, on behalf of all Fillmore County Law Enforcement, I say thank you for your understanding and support. This year, I’d like to take the time to focus on some issues affecting the lives and quality of life of our residents and visitors. First, I’d like to talk about issues that come up all too frequently, scams. If you receive a call from someone saying they are from the IRS and requesting money/ credit card information or you’ll be arrested…HANG UP…IT’S A SCAM! The IRS does not
conduct business this way. If you receive a call from someone that says a loved one is in jail and are requesting money/credit card information for their release… HANG UP…IT’S A SCAM! Another variation of this may be the caller reporting the loved one is injured. If you receive a letter saying you won millions, but you have to send in money to receive it…IT’S A SCAM! Remember the old saying, “If it seems too good to be true, it probably isn’t.” Another variation of this may be you receive a check for thousands of dollars and then instructing you to cash it and send a portion of it back to continue the process of you receiving more money...IT’S A SCAM! If at any time you are contacted and are suspicious, please don’t hesitate to call our Sheriff’s Office for help and information. Why do these scams continue? Why are there so many of these scams? The answer to this is because people continue to fall for these lies and deception. To combat this crime we need to continue to do what we have been doing, and that is educating people on these scams so they don’t fall victim to these criminals. Unfortunately and sadly, I personally know of citizens that have fallen victims to these scams, which could have been avoided by contacting our
One Moment, Please... Jacob, Minnesota’s kid next door By Jason Sethre Publisher Fillmore County Journal jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com On Sunday, October 22, 1989, just after 9 p.m., Jacob Wetterling (age 11), his younger brother Trevor (age 10), and a friend Aaron Larson (age Jason Sethre 11), were biking home from a convenience store where they had gone to rent a video. According to news reports, on their way home, a masked man came out of a driveway and ordered the boys to throw their bikes
into a ditch and lie face down on the ground. The kidnapper then asked each boy his age. Jacob’s brother was told to run toward a nearby wooded area and not look back or else he would be shot. He then demanded to view the faces of the two remaining boys. He picked Jacob, and told his friend to run away and not look back otherwise he would shoot. This was the last time Jacob was ever seen alive. I remember when this news broke and how concerned parents were about the safety of children just walking to a friend’s house down the street. It struck fear in all of us. Jacob Wetterling and I were born about four years apart -Jacob in 1978 and myself in
on your property or requested a house check through our office? This is just a short list of ideas to help protect your home and property. Lastly in this area, I’d like to talk about our involvement in the TZD (Towards Zero Deaths) Campaign, led by Sgt. Derek Fuglestad. Unfortunately, this campaign leads to some negative contacts with our citizens, because it may lead to a citation or arrest, but it extremely important. The goal of this campaign is as it
office. Next, I’d like to talk about helping safe guard their homes and property from thefts and burglaries. We live in a world and time in which everyone is so busy, with household members working and going to school, leaving the home empty a lot of the time. This creates an opportunity for criminals, but there are also steps that can be taken to minimize these opportunities. Take a look at your property. Are there things you can change to ward off a theft or burglary? Are there things you can move or clean up that would make it harder for a criminal to break in or steal something without the fear of being seen? Is an alarm system a possibility? Have you talked to your neighbors so they know when your home or not, or who should be coming and going? Have you inventoried your property by documenting serial numbers or made visible markings on things which would cause a criminal to not take something? If you are going to be gone for an extended period of time, do you have someone checking
says, to try to achieve zero deaths on our Minnesota roadways in a year’s time. As a result of this campaign, your life, a loved one’s life, or even the person upset about a citation or arrest, may be the one whose life is saved. Texting and distracted driving is becoming an enormous danger for all drivers and passengers on the road. We have a video posted on our Sheriff’s Office Facebook page, please take time to watch this and share it with your family, loved ones, and friends. If you text and drive after watching this, I will truly be at a loss of words.
What does the rest of this year and 2017 have in store? Continued excellence in service and increased efficiency of operations. Proactive policing, community outreach and technology advancements are just some of the exciting things to look forward to in the future. Our office is looking at greater interaction with our citizens through programs and groups like the Fillmore County Law Enforcement Explorer Post, the Citizens Law Enforcement Academy, and TRIAD, just to name a few. If you don’t know what some of these are, and I have peaked your curiosity, check for up-coming articles to learn more on these fun and interesting ventures. Our deputies will soon have mobile computers in their squads. What does this mean for you as citizens and businesses? It means keeping them out closer to your time of need. For a medical call, for a response to a burglary or other crime in progress, for a routine response call, and a reduction in response time. The mobiles will make our deputies even more accessible, reduce response time, and allow them greater access of information at their fingertips. As I wrap up, please remember we are here for you. Whether it’s for a medical response, crime in progress response, or a request for an answer or information to a question, it is all important to us, because it is important to you. Thank you from all of Fillmore County Law Enforcement.
1974. From what we saw on the news when he disappeared, Jacob was like the kid next door. At age 11, in a town not much bigger than Chatfield or Spring Valley (St. Joseph was approximately 3,200 population in 1990), he appeared to be just like any other kid in my neighborhood. I’m guessing he was the kind of kid who would show up with his glove at the local baseball park for a neighborhood game, or maybe engage in an impromptu snowball battle on a Saturday morning in the middle of winter. These are just a few of my memories of my days in the neighborhood. I’m 42-years-old, which means Jacob would be 38-years-old. By now, Jacob would probably be married and have a couple of children, just like me. But, Danny Heinrich took all of that away from Jacob and his
family. Now, 27 years later, 53-yearold Heinrich revealed the truth about what happened to Minnesota’s kid next door. It must be absolutely gutwrenching for Jacob Wetterling’s family to relive his disappearance as they contend with the reality of this recent discovery. Back when Jacob Wetterling disappeared, it immediately reminded me of the Adam Walsh story. Adam Walsh, only six-years-old at the time, was abducted on July 27, 1981 from a Sears store in Florida while shopping with his mother. In 1983, there was a made-for-television movie titled Adam, that haunted me for years. Adam was born in 1974, just like me. And, that’s what is sad about the world we live in today. We don’t live in Mayberry anymore. And, apparently, we haven’t lived in Mayberry for at least 35
years. The Danny Heinrich’s of the world are around us. And, while Heinrich has confessed to Jacob’s murder, there are others we don’t know about yet. Sure, we may hear about the level three sex offenders who make the news, but there are many yet to be discovered. While technology and law enforcement may identify predators like Danny Heinrich in advance of a potential abduction like what happened to Jacob, sadly, there are still more predators out there. Our law enforcement has a relentless responsibility. Jacob’s last bike ride that evening of October 22, 1989 compromised our trust and faith, exposing our vulnerabilities and innocence. I hope that in spirit, Jacob can rest in peace knowing that we’ve been thinking about him for the past 27 years.
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Canton Fire Department (left to right) - front row: Bill Richardson, Conner Keene, Josh Hosting, Blaine Coyle, Jamie Kelly, Chief Randy Gossman, Jon Nordsving, Spud Hanson, and Nick Prestby. Back row: Ryan Lange, Sam Brekke, Dan Gulbranson (training officer), Chad Wangen, Jason Magnuson (secretary/treasurer), Brian Kerns, Asst. Chief Jim Davis, Tyler Newman, Garry Dowling, Dustin Kerns. Not pictured: Dillon Bergey. Photo by Jason Sethre
These businesses are proud to support the Canton emergency response teams! Craig’s Auto Repair 493-5399 • Mabel, MN Fillmore County Journal 765-2151 • Preston, MN First Southeast Bank Member FDIC 743-2204 • Canton, MN 886-6922 • Harmony, MN
Preston Dairy & Farm Assn. 765-2484 • Preston, MN 743-2250 • Canton, MN Preston Foods 765-2465 • Preston, MN Sarah’s Diner 743-8204 • Canton, MN SMG Web Design 765-2151 • Preston, MN
Solberg Welding & Ironside Trailers 886-4602 • 886-4600 Harmony, MN Minnesota State Senator District 28 Jeremy Miller Paid for by Friends of Miller 651-296-5649 • Winona, MN
State Representative Gregory M. Davids District 28B Paid for by People of Davids Committee of Preston, MN 951-3893 • Preston, MN Thomas Trehus Candidate for Minnesota House of Representatives in Houston and Fillmore County Paid for by the Committee to elect Thomas Trehus 489-3699 • Spring Grove, MN
Fountain Fire Department (left to right) - front row: Jason Sethre, Asst. Chief Elliot Riggott, Chad Wangen, Darrin Cambern, Ryan Aasum, Tyler Heibel, Bryan Ostby, Levi Hershberger, Sean Dols. Back row: Chief John Hanson, Ted Reinhardt, Justin Redalen, Mike Heide, Dave Stockton, Sec/Treasurer Wayne Thomas, Duane Gilbertson, Brent Miller, Jason Wright (training officer), Chad Danielson, Jason Schwarz. Missing: Eric Hammell and Nick Vold. Photo by Amanda Sethre
These businesses are proud to support the Fountain emergency response teams! B&B Olympic Bowl 765-2522 • Preston, MN
Harmony Enterprises Inc. 765-2468 • Harmony, MN
Olmsted Medical Center 765-5324 • Preston, MN
Valley Design 268-4221 • Fountain, MN
Cy Guy’s Auto Repair 867-4320 • Chatfield, MN
Herman’s Standard 268-4434 • Fountain, MN
Preston Liquor, LLC 765-2565 • Preston, MN
Edina Realty • John Nelson 216-1140 • Rochester, MN
K&R Equipment 268-4425 • Fountain, MN
Richard’s Pump Service 268-4352 • Fountain, MN
State Representative Gregory M. Davids District 28B Paid for by People of Davids Committee of Preston, MN 951-3893 • Preston, MN
Fillmore County Journal 765-2151 • Preston, MN
Larrabee Essig Agency 867-3188 • Chatfield, MN
Scheevel & Sons, Inc. 765-4756 • Preston, MN
First State Bank of Fountain Member FDIC 268-4321 • Fountain, MN
Minnesota State Senator District 28 Jeremy Miller Paid for by Friends of Miller 651-296-5649 • Winona, MN
SMG Web Design 765-2151 • Preston, MN
Fountain Building Center 268-4343 • Fountain, MN
Torgerson-Ostby Floor Covering & Stone 886-4257 • Harmony, MN
Thomas Trehus Candidate for Minnesota House of Representatives in Houston and Fillmore County Paid for by the Committee to elect Thomas Trehus 489-3699 • Spring Grove, MN
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Harmony Fire Department (left to right) - front row: Todd Kiehne, Harvey Hershberger, Steve Donney, Chad Olson, Asst. Chief Ross Bahl, Chief Rod Johnson, Dan Dornink (training officer), Stuart Morem (emergency manager), Kyle Heibel. Back row: Dustin Hanson, Corey Whalen, Keith McIntosh, James Skaalen, Asst. Chief Craig Morem, Kyle Morem (training officer), Chris Skaalen, Bill Hanlon, Miles Petree, Blaine Whalen, Dennis Solberg. Missing: Randy Mayer (secretary), Blaine Gatzke, Brandon Koliha, Jesse Grabau, Gavin Wangen, Brian Michel. Photo by Jason Sethre
Harmony Ambulance (left to right): Gerri Nielsen, Steve Donney, Ryan Bigalk, Terry Bigalk, Chuck Sikkink, Aubrey Johnson, Rochelle Willford, Jordon Hanson, Lana Soppa, Jesse Grabau, Dan Tieffenbacher and Dan Dornink. Not Shown: Eileen Schansberg, Larry Nolan, Arden Willford and James Skaalen. Photo by Jason Sethre
Fillmore County Sheriff’s Department - Canton, Harmony, Mabel (left to right): Daniel Dornink, Sam Keasling, and Jason Harmening. Photo by Jason Sethre
These businesses are proud to support the Harmony emergency response teams! Amish Tours of Harmony 886-2303 • 800-752-6474 Harmony, MN
Gundersen Harmony Care Center 886-6544 • Harmony, MN
B&B Olympic Bowl 765-2522 • Preston, MN
Gundersen Harmony Clinic 507-886-8888 • 866-354-4192 Harmony, MN
Bluff Country Computer Works 886-9675 • Harmony, MN
Hahn Lumber Co. Inc. 886-2232 • Harmony, MN
Clara House 886-6515 • Harmony, MN
Hammell Equipment 886-2255 • Harmony, MN
Crop Production Services 886-4222 • Harmony, MN
Harmony Agri-Services Inc. 886-6062 • Harmony, MN
Diane H Photography 817-980-0494 • Harmony, MN
Harmony Enterprises Inc. 765-2468 • Harmony, MN
Estelle’s Eatery & Bar Matt & Heidi Brown 886-1234 • Harmony, MN
Harmony Foods 886-2225 • Harmony, MN
Fillmore County Journal 765-2151 • Preston, MN First Southeast Bank Member FDIC 743-2204 • Canton, MN 886-6922 • Harmony, MN Good Samaritan Society 765-2700 • Preston, MN
Harmony House Restaurant 886-4612 • Harmony, MN Harmony Insurance Group 886-2100 • Harmony, MN Harmony Repair Service 886-2301 • Harmony, MN Harmony Telephone Co. 886-2525 • Harmony, MN Harmony Veterinary Clinic 886-6321 • Harmony, MN
Kingsley Mercantile 886-2323 • Harmony, MN
Scheevel & Sons, Inc. 765-4756 • Preston, MN
Koliha Insurance, LLC 886-2484 • Harmony, MN
SMG Web Design 765-2151 • Preston, MN
Maple Leaf Services, Inc. 765-2107 • Preston, MN
Solberg Welding & Ironside Trailers 886-4602 • 886-4600 Harmony, MN
Minnesota State Senator District 28 Jeremy Miller Paid for by Friends of Miller 651-296-5649 • Winona, MN Minnowa Construction, Inc. 886-6162 • Harmony, MN Morem Electric, Inc. 886-4541 • Harmony, MN Niagara Cave 886-6606 • Harmony, MN Oak Meadow Meats 886-6328 • Harmony, MN RJC Building & Remodeling 951-8786 • Harmony, MN Re/Max Select Properties Roxanne Johnson 886-4221 • Harmony, MN S&S Automotive NAPA Auto Parts 886-6111 • Harmony, MN
State Representative Gregory M. Davids District 28B Paid for by People of Davids Committee of Preston, MN 951-3893 • Preston, MN Thomas Trehus Candidate for Minnesota House of Representatives in Houston and Fillmore County Paid for by the Committee to elect Thomas Trehus 489-3699 • Spring Grove, MN Torgerson’s Auto Sales & Auto Care 886-2430 • Harmony, MN Torgerson-Ostby Floor Covering & Stone 886-4257 • Harmony, MN Village Depot School/Quilts • Gifts 886-2409 • Harmony, MN
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Fillmore County Sheriff’s Department (left to right): Emergencey Manager Kevin Beck, Corrections Officer Greg Malartin, Dispatcher Gary Skaggs, Corrections Officer Eugene Johnson, Jail Administrator Jamie Fenske, Sgt. Derek Fuglestad, Sheriff Tom Kaase, Lt. Brian Miner, Investigator Phil Whitacre, Dispatcher Tabitha House. Missing: Correction Officers Megan Taylor, Corey Merkel, Matison Scanlan, Tyler Spande, Mariah Smith, and Tony Atkinson; Lead Dispatcher Leroy Eickhoff, Dispatchers Scott Sweeney, Shelly Skindelien, and Karen Rislov; Transport Officers Mike Ask, Jack O’Donnell, and Tom Mosher; Maintenance Staff Dale Egge;,Chief Deputy Tony Webber, Captain John DeGeorge, Sgt. Don Kullot, Investigator Jesse Grabau; Deputies Leif Erickson, Mike Hadland, Lance Boyum, Bryan Guber, Logan Brand, David Huse, Shane McKee, and Steve Schmiedeberg; and Administrative Assistant LuAnn Hoff. Photo by Jason Sethre
Mabel Fire Department (left to right) - front row: Levi Spalla, Paul Tollefsrud, Chief Orel Tollefson, Rick Aske, Bob Schutte, Trever Falck, Tim Mengis. Back row: Asst. Chief Chad Loppnow, Carl Westby (secretary/treasurer), Wayne Buxengard, Kelly Sand, Asst. Chief Steve Geving, Mark Weidemann, Jason Vickerman, Joel Graves, Brian Erickson (training officer). Missing: Bob Mierau, Adam Olson, Mike Kleiboer, Jeff Rein. Photo by Jason Sethre
Mabel Ambulance (left to right)- front row: Tim Mengis, Rick Aske, Joyce Graves, Sheri Marquardt, Bre Johnson, Sarah Delaney, Lorri Peterson, Shelly Gerard, Julie Otterness. Back row: Chad Loppnow, Joel Graves, Kelly Sand, Jason Marquardt, Brian Erickson, Carl Westby, Jim Westby. Not pictured: Brent Garcia, Chelsey Sloan. Photo by Jason Sethre
These businesses are proud to support the Mabel emergency response teams! Bank of the West Member FDIC 493-5426 • Mabel, MN BBG’s 493-5800 • Mabel, MN Brenda’s Boutique 493-5457 • Mabel, MN Craig’s Auto Repair 493-5399 • Mabel, MN Evangeline’s/Krazy Kwiltz 493-5893 • Mabel, MN Fillmore County Journal 765-2151 • Preston, MN
Gjere Construction 493-5864 • Mabel, MN
Mengis Funeral Home 493-5129 • Mabel, MN
Good Samaritan Society 765-2700 • Preston, MN
Minnesota State Senator District 28 Jeremy Miller Paid for by Friends of Miller 651-296-5649 • Winona, MN
Green Lea Senior Living/ The Meadows of Mabel 493-5436 • 493-5995 Mabel, MN Larson Well Drilling 493-5087 • Mabel, MN Mabel bp S&A Petroleum 493-5924 • Mabel, MN Mabel Telephone Coop 493-5411 • Mabel, MN
Pit Stop Service 493-5538 • Mabel, MN SMG Web Design 765-2151 • Preston, MN State Representative Gregory M. Davids District 28B Paid for by People of Davids Committee of Preston, MN 951-3893 • Preston, MN
Steuart Laboratories Retail Outlet 493-5585 • Mabel, MN Thomas Trehus Candidate for Minnesota House of Representatives in Houston and Fillmore County Paid for by the Committee to elect Thomas Trehus 489-3699 • Spring Grove, MN Tollefson Construction 493-5985 • 450-4483 • Mabel, MN Village Farm & Home 493-5217 • Mabel, MN
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Houston Fire Department (left to right): Chad Rosendahl, Kevin Jumbeck, Kevin Knutson, Byron Frauenkron, Tim Jergenson, Rick Geiwitz, Alan Frauenkron, Matt Schutte, Brent Carrier, Kathy Jumbeck, Ken Witt, Brandon Olson, Tom Hill, Ryan Geiwitz, Matt VanGundy, Darrin Wendell, Steve Skifton, Brent Stampka, Jay Wheaton, Mark Olson, Chief Joe Krage, Richard Carr, Craig Conley. Photo submitted
Houston Ambulance (left to right) - back row: Tom Hill, Dave Runningen, Tony Schultz, Brad White, Nathan Nelson, Chris Kildahl. Front row: Mary Burt, Becci Rediske, Lisa Schultz, Chris Cox, Anna Frauenkron. Missing: Dana Kildahl, Renee Kinstler, Darin Wendel, Tim Jergenson, Rachel Boldt. Photo submitted
These businesses are proud to support the HOUSTON emergency response teams! Cox True Value Hardware & Appliances 896-3146 • Houston, MN Farmers Co-op Elevator Co. 896-3147 • Houston, MN Fillmore County Journal 765-2151 • Preston, MN Gary’s Pump & Well Service 896-3330 • Houston, MN Hoff Funeral & Cremation Service Houston Chapel 896-3127 • Houston, MN
Mound Prairie Mutual Ins. 896-3150 • Houston, MN RiverStar, Inc. 864-4300 • Houston, MN Rolling Hills Transit 800-582-7622
Vicki’s Accounting Services 896-3332 • Houston, MN
Root River Market Co-op 896-8001 • Houston, MN Rosendahl Repair LLC 896-7070 • Houston, MN Semcac Volunteer Driver Program 800-528-7622
Houston Food Mart bp S&A Petroleum 896-3000 • Houston, MN
Severson Oil 800-657-4661 • Houston, MN
JT’s Corner Bar & Grill 896-3232 • Houston, MN
SMG Web Design 765-2151 • Preston, MN
Loken’s Sawmill Inn 896-7050 • Houston, MN
State Representative Gregory M. Davids District 28B Paid for by People of Davids Committee of Preston, MN 951-3893 • Preston, MN
Minnesota State Senator District 28 Jeremy Miller Paid for by Friends of Miller 651-296-5649 • Winona, MN
Thomas Trehus Candidate for Minnesota House of Representatives in Houston and Fillmore County Paid for by the Committee to elect Thomas Trehus 489-3699 • Spring Grove, MN
Houston Police Department (left to right): Isaiah Bunke, Cheif David Breault, Brett Hurley. Photo submitted
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Rushford Police Department (left to right): Part-time officers Dalton Bellock and Isaiah Bunke (silver badges). Photo submitted Rushford Fire Department (left to right): Tim Diepenbrock, David Lombard, Nathan Peterson, Wayne Exe, Gerrad Eide, Nick Smith, Jeffery O’Donnell, Steven Hughes, Brent Johnson, Mark Honsey, Travis Eide, Jordan Brand, Rich Smith, Travis Skalet, Curt Courrier, Craig Hanson, Assistant Chief James Dailey, Ryan Diepenbrock, Assistant Chief Chad Rasmussen, Donny Chase, and Fire Chief Paul Corcoran. Not pictured: Jeremiah Smith, Evan Meier, Gene Lawston, Michael Evenson, Jordy Graham, and Dennis Overland. Photo by Jason Sethre
Rushford Police Department (left to right): Full-time officers Nathan Klinski and Dave Huse. Photo submitted
Rushford Police Department Chief Adam G. Eide. Not pictured: Reserve Officers Tim Wilkemeyer, April Stone, and Marshal Johnson. Photo submitted
Rushford Ambulance (left to right) - front row: Evan Meier, Chad Rasmussen, Curt Courrier, Isaiah Bunke, Dave Lombard, Ellen Eliason, Mary Burt, Sheri Overland (retired), Marie Chase, Lynn Humble. Back row: James Dailey, Paul Corcoran, Rich Smith, Jordan Brand, Karen Rislov, Nick Smith, Dennis Overland, Donny Chase. Not pictured: Jenelle O’Donnell. Photo by Shannon Meier
These businesses are proud to support the RUSHFORD emergency response teams! Burdey’s Cafe 875-2424 • Peterson, MN
Fillmore County Journal 765-2151 • Preston, MN
Chuck’s Feed & Grain 875-2247 • Peterson, MN
Good Shepard Lutheran Services 864-7714 • Rushford, MN
City of Peterson 875-2222 • Peterson, MN
Hammell Equipment Inc. 864-2845 • Rushford, MN
City of Rushford 864-2444 • Rushford, MN
Hoff Funeral & Cremation Rushford Chapel 864-7771 • Rushford, MN
City of Rushford Village 864-7974 • Rushford, MN Connaughty Sales, Inc. 864-2955 • Rushford, MN Dahl’s Auto Works 864-7711 • Rushford, MN Darr Auctions & Realty LLC 864-7952 • Rushford, MN Dennis Overland Insurance 864-2757 • Rushford, MN Edina Realty • John Nelson 216-1140 • Rochester, MN Engelson & Associates 864-1040 • Rushford, MN Farmers Co-op Elevator Co. 864-7733 • Rushford, MN
Mound Prairie Mutual Insurance Farm Mutual Insurance 800-846-6914 • Houston, MN
Rushford State Bank Member FDIC 864-7755 • Rushford, MN
New Beginnings Salon 864-2500 • Rushford, MN
Semcac Volunteer Driver Program 800-528-7622
Norman’s Electric Service 864-2891 • Rushford, MN Norsland Lefse 864-2323 • Rushford, MN
L&L Volkman Auto Body Repair 864-2590 • Rushford, MN
Pam’s Corner Convenience 864-7949 • Rushford, MN
Law Office of Thomas Manion 467-2317 • Lanesboro, MN
RiverStar, Inc. 864-4300 • Winona, MN
Loken’s Rushford Inn 864-2222 • Peterson, MN
Rolling Hills Transit 800-582-7622
Maple Leaf Services, Inc. 765-2107 • Preston, MN
Root River Floral 864-2381 • Rushford, MN
Merchants Bank Member FDIC 467-2145 • Lanesboro, MN 864-7744 • Rushford, MN
Rushford Chiropractic Clinic 864-8888 • Rushford, MN
Minnesota State Senator District 28 Jeremy Miller Paid for by Friends of Miller 651-296-5649 • Winona, MN
Rushford Dental Clinic 864-7773 • Peterson, MN Rushford IGA Foods 864-2878 • Rushford, MN Rushford Hardware 864-5440 • Rushford, MN
Severson Oil 800-657-4661 • Houston, MN Shawnee’s Bar & Grill 864-2073 • Rushford, MN SMG Web Design 765-2151 • Preston, MN State Representative Gregory M. Davids District 28B Paid for by People of Davids Committee of Preston, MN 951-3893 • Preston, MN The Creamery/Nordic Lanes 864-7799 or 864-7214 • Rushford, MN Thomas Trehus Candidate for Minnesota House of Representatives in Houston and Fillmore County Paid for by the Committee to elect Thomas Trehus 489-3699 • Spring Grove, MN Winona Health Rushford Clinic 864-7726 • Rushford, MN
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Lanesboro Fire Department (left to right) - back row: Jim Iverson, C.J. Peterson (secretary), Rob Wagner, Jason Harvey, Kevin Drake, Tony Semmen, 2nd Asst. Chief Mike Willford, 3rd Asst. Chief T.J. Stettler. Front row: Dean Benson, Brian Benson, John Dollar, Keith Eide, Scott Strom, Ken Graner(treasurer), Ryan Peterson, Mark Lawstuen, Anthony Schwartz. Absent are: Chief Jerod Wagner, 1st Asst. Chief Creighton Horihan, David Haugen, Matt Schnebly. Photo by Jason Sethre
Lanesboro Ambulance (left to right): Autumn Johnson, Hyatt King, Lolly Melander, Paul Peterson, Deane Benson, Creighton Horihan, Lee Peterson, Melissa Konsti, Ashley Bue, and Rob Wagner. Photo submitted
Preston Police Department (left to right): Officer Michael Peterson, Sergeant Blaise Sass, Officer Tim Melver, and Chief Matt Schultz.
Photo by Jason Sethre
These businesses are proud to support the Lanesboro/Whalan emergency response teams! Cedar Valley Resort 467-9000 • Whalan, MN
Lanesboro bp Food Shop 467-2121 • Lanesboro, MN
Dr. James M. Waldow, DDS 467-2269 • Lanesboro, MN
Lanesboro Sales Commission 467-2192 • Lanesboro, MN
Edina Realty • John Nelson 216-1140 • Rochester, MN
Law Office of Thomas Manion 467-2317 • Lanesboro, MN
Fillmore County Journal 765-2151 • Preston, MN
Merchants Bank Member FDIC 467-2145 • Lanesboro, MN 864-7744 • Rushford, MN
Good Samaritan Society 765-2700 • Preston, MN Granny’s Liquor 467-2700 • Lanesboro, MN Huntington Electric LLC 251-9510 • Lanesboro, MN
Minnesota State Senator District 28 Jeremy Miller Paid for by Friends of Miller 651-296-5649 • Winona, MN
Mound Prairie Mutual Insurance Farm Mutual Insurance 800-846-6914 • Houston, MN Olmsted Medical Center 765-5324 • Preston, MN Peterson Creative Photography & Design 421-9906 • Lanesboro, MN Preston Specialties Inc. 467-2137 • Lanesbor, MN Sally’s Hair to Dye For 765-4773 • Preston, MN SMG Web Design 765-2151 • Preston, MN
State Representative Gregory M. Davids District 28B Paid for by People of Davids Committee of Preston, MN 951-3893 • Preston, MN Thrivent Financial Walter Bradley 467-3370 • Lanesboro, MN Thomas Trehus Candidate for Minnesota House of Representatives in Houston and Fillmore County Paid for by the Committee to elect Thomas Trehus 489-3699 • Spring Grove, MN
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How to show support for local police Police officers put their lives on the line every day they show up for work. But in spite of the sacrifices officers routinely make, their contributions often go unnoticed. Police officers’ jobs might be thankless, but that does not mean people cannot express their gratitude to the men and women in blue who keep their communities safe. The following are a handful of ways to show support for the police officers who work hard to protect and serve your community.
• Pick up a police officer’s tab. Police officers work in your community and, therefore, they likely break bread in your community as well. When you see police officers ordering meals at a local restaurant or sitting down to lunch at a neighborhood diner, offer to pay for their meals or arrange payment with their waiter or waitress without letting the police officers know. Picking up police officers’ tabs is a simple gesture, but it’s one they will appreciate and it will let them know they’re supported
in the community they’re working hard to protect. • Support police fundraisers. Police departments fundraisers support various causes. Some might aim to raise funds for sports programs designed to help local youth, while others might hope to raise money for the families of fallen officers. Whatever the motivation for the fundraiser, by supporting the event you are donating to a good cause and showing the police they and their efforts are being supported.
Preston Fire Department (left to right) - front row: Greg Bremseth, Ramon Hernandez, Jeff Bennett, Tony Severson, Asst. Chief Josh Ristau, Chief Dave Keene , Stuart Quanrud (secretary), Devin Nagle, Travis Ristau, Chris Larson. Back row: Brian Soland, Kurt Reicks, Erik Topness, Leigh Larson (training officer), Chad Finseth, Dan Root, Dustin Arndt (treasurer), Doug Keene, Chad Musel, Heath Mensink, Ryan Throckmorton. Not pictured: Caleb Fischer, Steven Schlichter. Photo by Jason Sethre
• Teach kids to respect police officers. Police officers have come under considerable scrutiny in recent years, and youngsters may not know how to respond to news stories that do not paint police officers in a positive light. Parents can show their support for police officers by teaching their kids to respect police at all times. Encourage children to come to you if they read or hear stories that depict police officers negatively so you can help them process the story and encourage them to maintain the respect they have for police officers. • Thank a police officer when
given the opportunity. Though it seems simple, saying “Thank you” to police officers can reassure them that the communities they work so hard to protect support and appreciate their efforts. Thanking police officers may only take a few seconds, but such a gesture can help police officers better cope with the stress of their jobs. Police officers have difficult jobs that require them to make considerable sacrifices to protect the communities where they work. But it doesn’t take much to show your support for local police officers and express your gratitude for the sacrifices they make every day.
Preston Ambulance (left to right) - front row: Desiree Schlichter, Karen Everson, Vicki Musel, Deb Ristau, Nathan Larson, Katie Ristau. Back row: Director Ryan Throckmorton, Steven Schlichter, Kurt Reicks, Ron Schreier, Doug Keene, Tony Severson, Dan Root, Heath Mensink. Not pictured: Deb Lindell, Tim Kiehne, Jeff Bennett, Stuart Quanrud, Heather Everson. Photo submitted
These businesses are proud to support the Preston emergency response teams! Al Larson & Sons Plumbing & Heating 765-2405 • Preston, MN American Family Insurance Kiel Anderson, Agent 765-2372 • Preston, MN B&B Olympic Bowl 765-2522 • Preston, MN Bauer Built 765-9871 • Preston, MN Blossom Hill Orchard & Farm 765-4486 • Preston, MN Branding Iron 765-3388 • Preston, MN Dave & Nancy’s JuliaClaire 765-2399 • Preston, MN Diane H Photography 817-980-0494 • Harmony, MN Edina Realty • John Nelson 216-1140 • Rochester, MN F&M Community Bank Member FDIC 867-1605 • Chatfield, MN 765-3823 • Preston, MN
Good Samaritan Society 765-2700 • Preston, MN
Preston bp 765-3330 • Preston, MN
Sally’s Hair to Dye For 765-4773 • Preston, MN
Haakenson Electric 251-5535 • Preston, MN
Preston Dairy & Farm Assn. 765-2484 • Preston, MN 743-2250 • Canton, MN
Sandy’s Hair Affair 765-2253 • Preston, MN
Harmony Enterprises Inc. 765-2468 • Harmony, MN Lisa’s Klip N Kurl 765-5430 • Preston, MN Major & Co. 765-4444 • Preston, MN Maple Leaf Services, Inc. 765-2107 • Preston, MN McCabe Repairs 765-2404 • Preston, MN Minnesota State Senator District 28 Jeremy Miller Paid for by Friends of Miller 651-296-5649 • Winona, MN Mound Prairie Mutual Insurance Farm Mutual Insurance 800-846-6914 • Houston, MN Olmsted Medical Center 765-5324 • Preston, MN
Preston Equipment Co. 765-3803 • Preston, MN
Scheevel & Sons, Inc. 765-4756 • Preston, MN
Preston Floral & Gift 765-2214 • Preston, MN
Semcac Volunteer Driver Program 800-528-7622
Preston Foods 765-2465 • Preston, MN
SMG Web Design 765-2151 • Preston, MN
Preston Liquor, LLC 765-2565 • Preston, MN
State Representative Gregory M. Davids District 28B Paid for by People of Davids Committee of Preston, MN 951-3893 • Preston, MN
Preston Service Plus 765-3846 • Preston, MN Preston Servicemen’s Club 765-2205 • Preston, MN Reicks Auto Driver’s License Bureau 765-2281 • Preston, MN Root River Appliances & Floor Coverings 765-4780 • Preston, MN
Fillmore County Journal 765-2151 • Preston, MN
Park Lane Estates 765-9986 • Preston, MN
Root River Hardwoods Kiln Dried Lumber Store 765-2284 • Preston, MN
Gehling Auction Co. LLC 765-2131 • Preston, MN
Preston Auto Parts & Root River Hardware 765-2101 • Preston, MN
S&A Petroleum-Martin Oil Preston Motor Mart bp 765-3330 • Preston, MN
The Sweet Stop & Sandwich Shoppe 765-9956 • Preston, MN The Trail Head Inn 765-2460 • Preston, MN Thomas Trehus Candidate for Minnesota House of Representatives in Houston and Fillmore County Paid for by the Committee to elect Thomas Trehus 489-3699 • Spring Grove, MN Traditions of Preston 765-3837 • Preston, MN
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Fountain/Ostrander Police Chief Tom Mosher. Photo by Mitchell Walbridge
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Ostrander Fire Department (left to right): Caleb Hall, Brian Miner, Dustin Tart, Blake Ehlenfeldt, Dustin Johnson, Mel O’Groske, Jason Rice, and Lucy Drinkall. Not pictured: Tyson Drinkall, Amanda Miner, Pat Nesler, D.J. Start, Cheryl Perry, and Tim Lecy. Photo by Amanda Sethre
These businesses are proud to support the Ostrander emergency response teams! Fillmore County Journal 765-2151 • Preston, MN Marzolf Implememnt Co. 346-7227 • Spring Valley, MN Minnesota State Senator District 28 Jeremy Miller Paid for by Friends of Miller 651-296-5649 • Winona, MN
Ody’s Country Meats & Catering 346-2579 • Spring Valley, MN Olmsted Medical Center 346-7373 • Spring Valley, MN
State Representative Gregory M. Davids District 28B Paid for by People of Davids Committee of Preston, MN 951-3893 • Preston, MN
SMG Web Design 765-2151 • Preston, MN
Wykoff First Responders (left to right): Teresa Swenson, James Eichoff, Michelle Meldahl, Scott Gilsrude, Deb McDonald. Not pictured: Jon Eichoff. Photo by Jason Sethre
Thomas Trehus Candidate for Minnesota House of Representatives in Houston and Fillmore County Paid for by the Committee to elect Thomas Trehus 489-3699 • Spring Grove, MN
Wykoff Fire Department (left to right) - Front row: Spencer Goodman, Jeff Apenhorst, Robert Vogen, Jordan Hutsell (secretary), Tim Benike (training officer), 2nd Asst. Chief Tim Austin, Jason Hare (relief secretary), Troy Erding. Back row: John Apenhorst, Cody Meyer (relief president), 1st Asst. Chief Jeremy Comstock, Fire Chief Wade Baker, Ernie Demosky, Mike Nelson, Mike Lund (training officer), Cory Bremseth (treasurer). Missing: John Baker, Julie Hanson, Shane Mensink, Michael Peterson, and Mark Arndt. Photo by Jason Sethre
These businesses are proud to support the WYKOFF emergency response teams! Fillmore County Journal 765-2151 • Preston, MN Law Office of Thomas Manion 467-2317 • Lanesboro, MN Maple Leaf Services, Inc. 765-2107 • Preston, MN Marzolf Implememnt Co. 346-7227 • Spring Valley, MN
Minnesota State Senator District 28 Jeremy Miller Paid for by Friends of Miller 651-296-5649 • Winona, MN Ody’s Country Meats & Catering 346-2579 • Spring Valley, MN Olmsted Medical Center 346-7373 • Spring Valley, MN
Rolling Hills Transit 800-582-7622
The Gateway 352-4221 • Wykoff, MN
Scheevel & Sons, Inc. 765-4756 • Preston, MN
Thomas Trehus Candidate for Minnesota House of Representatives in Houston and Fillmore County Paid for by the Committee to elect Thomas Trehus 489-3699 • Spring Grove, MN
Shooters 352-2281 • Wykoff, MN State Representative Gregory M. Davids District 28B Paid for by People of Davids Committee of Preston, MN 951-3893 • Preston, MN
Thompson Motors 352-2435 • Wykoff, MN
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emergencyresponse Teams These businesses are proud to support the Spring Valley emergency response teams! Essig Agency 346-7244 • Spring Valley, MN Fillmore County Journal 765-2151 • Preston, MN Hyland Motors Company 346-2433 • Spring Valley, MN Maple Leaf Services, Inc. 765-2107 • Preston, MN Marburger Insurance 346-7646 • Spring Valley, MN
Fillmore County Sheriff’s Department - Spring Valley (left to right): Jessy Betts, Nathan Olson, and Tim Rasmussen. Photo by Jason Sethre
Marzolf Implement 346-7227 • Spring Valley, MN Matt’s Body Shop & Tire Service 346-2161 • Spring Valley, MN Minnesota State Senator District 28 Jeremy Miller Paid for by Friends of Miller 651-296-5649 • Winona, MN Ody’s Country Meats & Catering 346-2579 • Spring Valley, MN Olmsted Medical Center 346-7373 • Spring Valley, MN Rolling Hills Transit 800-582-7622 Scott’s Auto Works 346-9920 • Spring Valley, MN
Spring Valley Fire Department (left to right) - back row: Chief Troy Lange, Kevin Beck, Assistant Chief Brian Danielson, Assistant Chief Troy Harwood, Mike Lee, Tony Struzyk, Jim McCabe, Dustin Johnson, Tanner Hellickson. Front row: Dennis Yoder, Scott Sweeney, Chris Rolli, Chris Czapiewski, Isaac Hurst, Todd Jones, Dustin Kimball, Mike Zimmer, Rick Jahn. Not pictured: John Fenske, Jim Hindt, Jamie Fenske, Todd Kruegel, Matt Jacobson, Steve Blomgren. Photo by Jason Sethre
Semcac Volunteer Driver Program 800-528-7622 Simpson’s A&W Drive-in 346-7486 • Spring Valley, MN SMG Web Design 765-2151 • Preston, MN Spring Valley Senior Living 346-7381 • Spring Valley, MN State Representative Gregory M. Davids District 28B Paid for by People of Davids Committee of Preston, MN 951-3893 • Preston, MN Sunshine Foods 346-2804 • Spring Valley, MN TJ’s Liquor 346-1979 • Spring Valley, MN Thomas Trehus Candidate for Minnesota House of Representatives in Houston and Fillmore County Paid for by the Committee to elect Thomas Trehus 489-3699 • Spring Grove, MN
Spring Valley Ambulance: (left to right) - Ben Schlaak, Mike Zimmer, Tami Edgar, Jim McCabe, Jennifer Lange, Teresa Swenson, Becky Bicknese, Ted Sherwood, Sue Puffer, Lee Ann Malfar, Dennis Yoder, Patty O’Connell, Barb Keefe, Melody Gilbertson. Missing: Laura Beckman, Lucy Drinkall, Regina Haeflinger, Troy Harwood, Troy Lange, Stacy Tart. Photo submitted
True Value Hardware 346-2863 • Spring Valley, MN Zeimetz Motors 346-7337 • Spring Valley, MN
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Chatfield Fire Department (left to right) - front row: Jason Baldner, 1st Asst. Chief Brian Burkholder, Steve Schmiedeberg, Tim Danielson, Chief Ryan Priebe, Mike Pederson, Dave Vogen, Cole Mckeen, Dan Funk, Luke Scheffelbein. Back row: 2nd Asst. Chief Keith Bradt, Shane Radcliff, Titan Haag, Jake Lane, Rick Bell, Clint Westrum, Leif Erickson, Brandon Delaney, Peter Erickson (treasurer), Mitch Irish, Chris Musty (training officer), Dean Irish. Not pictured: Dan Jaquith (safety officer), Jim Hanson, Luke Thieke (secretary), John Reed. Photo by Amanda Sethre
Chatfield Police (left to right): Scott Keigley, Shane Fox, Kevin Landorf. Photo submitted
Chatfield Police (left to right): Steve Schmiedeberg, Aaron Miliander. Photo submitted
Chatfield Ambulance (left to right) - front row: Sue Kester (director), Beth Spelhaug, Lynn Budahn, Nancy Timm, Sarah Dewindt, Tammy Kester-Engel. Middle row (left to right): Tom Mulvey, Leslie Tannahill, Shane Fox, Dave Sovinski, Dan Jaquith, Karla Mullenbach, Cassandra Broadwater. Back row (left to right): Ed Leof, Brad Schieffer, Leif Erickson, Zach Linnell, Larry Converse, Ed Hallisy, Rocky, Burnett, Levi Roline. Not pictured: Matt Gathje, John Reed, Sarah Shearmen, Steve Schmiedeberg. Photo by Jason Sethre
These businesses are proud to support the WYKOFF emergency response teams! Bill Funk Trucking 867-3286 • Chatfield, MN
Larrabee Essig Agency 867-3188 • Chatfield, MN
Rowland Well Co. Inc. 867-4355 • Chatfield, MN
Sunshine Foods 867-4272 • Chatfield, MN
Chatfield Body Shop 867-3063 • Chatfield, MN
JAC’s Bar & Grill 867-3939 • Chatfield, MN
Threads Custom Apparel 867-0111 • Chatfield, MN
Cy Guy’s Auto Repair 867-4320 • Chatfield, MN
Main Street Wireless 867-0000 • Chatfield, MN
Semcac Volunteer Driver Program 800-528-7622
F&M Community Bank Member FDIC 867-1605 • Chatfield, MN 765-3823 • Preston, MN
Minnesota State Senator District 28 Jeremy Miller Paid for by Friends of Miller 651-296-5649 • Winona, MN
Fillmore County Journal 765-2151 • Preston, MN Good Samaritan Society 765-2700 • Preston, MN Huntington Electric LLC 251-9510 • Lanesboro, MN
Olmsted Medical Center 867-4925 • Chatfield, MN Root River State Bank Member FDIC 867-4120 • Chatfield, MN
SMG Web Design 765-2151 • Preston, MN State Representative Gregory M. Davids District 28B Paid for by People of Davids Committee of Preston, MN 951-3893 • Preston, MN Steve’s Auto 867-1448 • Chatfield, MN Strongwell www.strongwell.com Chatfield, MN
Thomas Trehus Candidate for Minnesota House of Representatives in Houston and Fillmore County Paid for by the Committee to elect Thomas Trehus 489-3699 • Spring Grove, MN William Hanson Waste Removal & Recycling 867-3527 • 259-7124 • Chatfield, MN Wit Boyz, Inc. 867-2957 • Chatfield, MN
State Representative Gregory M. Davids
Would Like To Thank All Emergency Response Teams In Fillmore & Houston Counties.
Thank You For Your
DeDication to our communities! State Representative Greg Davids Received
5 STATE-WIDE AWARDS FoR MINNESoTA AMbuLANCE ASSoCIATIoN: • EMS Pioneer Award • Friend of EMS Award • EMS Outstanding Service Award • EMS Lifetime Achievement Award • EMS State Guardian
Also Thank You To State-Wide Law Enforcement Associations For Their Support. MINNESoTA PRoFESSIoNAL FIREFIGHTER GoLDEN AX AWARD
On November 8TH Elect State Representative Greg Davids District 28B
The Name You Know, The Name You Trust PaiD FOR By THE PEOPlE FOR DaviDS COmmiTTEE OF PRESTON, mN
Senator Jeremy Miller Proven Leadership
Strong advocate for public safety
Endorsed by Police Officers, Fire Fighters, Teachers, Farmers, Small Businesses, and Labor Jeremy voted “YES” to support local schools Jeremy voted “YES” for funding increases for nursing homes Jeremy voted “YES” on funding for roads and bridges Jeremy voted “YES” on full funding for the Lanesboro Dam and Education Village Jeremy voted “YES” on property tax relief for farmers and small businesses Jeremy voted “YES” to make college more affordable Jeremy voted “YES” for rural broadband funding Paid for by Friends for Miller, P.O. Box 30024, Winona, MN 55987
Tom, Janel, Drew, Jeremy & Luke Miller