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EmergencyResponse Teams Fillmore County Emergency Management By Karen Reisner About four years ago the county board approved departmental restructuring that included Emergency Management. The then Emergency Manager/Veterans Officer position was split into the Veterans Service Officer position, which is now under the Community Services umbrella, and the part time Emergency Manager position, which is now with the Sheriff’s Department. Sheriff Daryl Jensen explained this arrangement was to be for a trial period. This is how it remains today, Kevin Beck is the Emergency Manager (EM) and also assistant jail administrator. Beck also serves as the
go to technology person in the Sheriff’s Department. The Sheriff assists with Emergency Management work. Deb Teske was the Emergency Manager/Veterans Officer until she resigned in 2009. Jensen commented that she was a tough act to follow as she did a fantastic job. Beck says it has been a good fit in the Sheriff’s Department as far as communication goes, the “best fit you can have.” He adds that some emergency managers don’t agree with that. He explained that the state demands more and more and there are only so many dollars. Beck noted Fillmore County is the only county with the excep-
tion of Houston County that doesn’t have one to three full time EM positions. Jensen admitted that it has been a real struggle to keep up with mandated requirements between disasters which become more significant every year. He suggested that the county will have to move to a full time position at some point. Jensen explained that during last year’s flooding, law enforcement responded along with Fire and Emergency services. Kevin Beck was there at the beginning and worked through it for months, following it all the way through to recovery. Beck maintained that
the main goal of Emergency Management is the recovery part of it. Jensen said Minnesota is progressive in the area of public safety and is doing planning and risk assessment, adding this “puts a lot of pressure on small agencies like ours.” Beck said that Olmsted County has so many more resources than we have. Jensen agreed that Olmsted County has been very helpful. They can concentrate on Emergency Management 100 percent of the time, where Fillmore County only does part time. ARMER, the state’s 800 MHz public safety radio communication system, mostly involves
dispatch and communications and is basically separate from Emergency Management. It connects local, regional, state, and national communications. Jensen suggested that during a disaster like the 2007 flood, the 800 MHz communication system would have been helpful, especially communicating with emergency services from other counties that came to help. Jensen said fire trucks in the county still don’t have 800 MHz radios. Most all of the ARMER system equipment acquired for Fillmore County has been obtained through grants which often didn’t require a See MANAGEMENT Page 2
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match. Grants were applied for through the Regional Radio Board. Jensen said the grant application process worked out pretty well, so the county didn’t have to fork out a lot of money. He pointed out that they still sustain a VHF radio system which can be used for a backup system. He added that some counties haven’t kept the VHF system. Steps have been taken to update Fillmore County’s Hazard Mitigation Plan which expired in 2013. The county is in the process of applying to the state for a FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance Planning Grant which will pay 75 percent of the cost ($28,836) to update
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the county’s plan. The county recently accepted the proposal from the Region Nine Development Commission to update the plan. The updating process will take about a year to complete. The plan doesn’t have to be current to receive disaster
aid from FEMA, but it does have to be updated in order for a city to receive funding from FEMA to help purchase a property in the flood plain to mitigate flooding issues. Once
the plan is updated, cities that have been denied funding can reapply for FEMA funding for this purpose. Code Red is also separate from Emergency Management, but it is a related service available to residents in the Fillmore County area. It is a warning system that automatically calls subscribers to notify them of a severe weather warning that has been issued by the National Weather Service for their area. Subscribers can also choose to be alerted to other situations including but not limited to the report of a missing child, an unplanned road closure, or an evacuation notice. Residents can enroll with no direct cost to them at www.co.fillmore. mn.us/ The service is funded with 911 funds.
Canton Pub 743-8565 • Canton, MN 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 Kelly Printing & Signs 765-9805 • Preston, MN Lumberyard Antiques 743-8338 • Canton, MN Mabel Flowers & Gifts 493-5400 • Mabel, MN Solberg Welding & Ironside Trailers 886-4602 • 886-4600 • Harmony, MN
Drury’s Furniture 268-4363 • Fountain, MN Eickhoff Fertilizer 352-2746 • Fountain, MN Fillmore County Journal 765-2151 • Preston, MN First State Bank of Fountain Member FDIC 268-4321 • Fountain, MN Canton Fire Department (Left to right): Josh Hosting, Nick Prestby, Ryan Lange, Dillon Bergey, Tyler Newman, Blaine Coyle, Garry Dowling, Jason Magnuson, Chad Wangen, Dan Gulbranson, Jim Davis, Brian Kerns, Sam Brekke, Jamie Kelly, Randy Gossman, Dennis Bergey, Bill Richardson, Steve Hanson, Jon Nordsving (Chief), and Dean Bergey. Photo by Jason Sethre
Fountain Building Center 268-4343 • Fountain, MN Haakenson Electric 251-5535 • Preston, MN Herman’s Standard 268-4434 • Fountain, MN Hyland Motors Company 346-2433 • Spring Valley, MN Kelly Printing & Signs 765-9805 • Preston, MN Preston Foods 765-2465 • Preston, MN Preston Liquor, LLC 765-2565 • Preston, MN
Fountain Fire Department (Left to right): Jason Sethre, Brent Miller, Wayne Thomas, Elliot Riggot, John Hanson (Chief), Chad Danielson, Darrin Cambern, Matt Bradt, Bryan Ostby, Chad Wangen, Justin Redalen, Jason Wright, Duane Gilbertson, Nick Vold, Sean Dols, Jason Schwarz, Ted Reinhardt. Not pictured: Matt Reinhardt and Jordan Dohrmann. Photo by Amanda Sethre
Richard’s Pump Service 268-4352 • Fountain, MN Valley Design 268-4221 • Fountain, MN
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Harmony Fire Department (Left to right) - Front Row: Todd Kiehne, Gavin Wangen, Chad Olson, Blaine Whalen, Chris Skaalen, Bill Hanlon(Asst. Chief), Rod Johnson(Chief), Blaine Gatzke(Asst. Chief), Stuart Morem(EM), Steve Donney, Craig Hanson, Kyle Heibel. Back Row: Miles Petree, Harvey Hershberger, Mike Peterson, Corey Whalen, Ross Bahl, Jesse Grabau, Craig Morem, Kyle Morem, Dennis Solberg (Training Officer), Brian Michel, Brandon Koliha, Keith McIntosh, Don Hanson, Randy Mayer (Secretary). Photo by DianeH Photography
American National Insurance Richard Berg, Agent 886-3711 • Harmony, MN
Harmony Ambulance (Left to right): Aubrey Johnson, Jordon Hanson, Eileen Schansberg, Toni Vorwerk, Jesse Grabau, Terry Bigalk, Chuck Sikkink, Arden Willford, Jane Hall, Dan Tieffenbacher & Gerri Nielsen. Not pictured: Dan Dornink, Mike Flaby, Larry Nolan, James Skaalen, Lana Soppa, Rochelle Willford, Steve Donney and Miles Petree. Photo submitted
Fillmore County Sheriff’s Department (Canton, Harmony, Mabel): Daniel Dornink, Jessy Betts, and Jesse Grabau. Photo by Jason Sethre
Hahn Lumber Co. Inc. 886-2232 • Harmony, MN
Mabel Flowers & Gifts 493-5400 • Mabel, MN
Hammell Equipment 886-2255 • Harmony, MN
Morem Electric, Inc. 886-4541 • Harmony, MN
Harmony Foods 886-2225 • Harmony, MN
Niagara Cave 886-6606 • Harmony, MN
Bluff Country Computer Works 886-9675 • Harmony, MN
Harmony Insurance Group 886-2100 • Harmony, MN
Oak Meadow Meats 886-6328 • Harmony, MN
Cetera Investment Services Steve Donney 886-3300 • Harmony, MN
Harmony Repair Service 886-2301 • Harmony, MN
Crop Production Services 886-4222 • Harmony, MN
Harmony Telephone Co. 886-2525 • Harmony, MN
Re/Max Select Properties Roxanne Johnson 886-4221 • Harmony, MN
Dacia’s On Main 886-4247 • Harmony, MN
Harmony Veterinary Clinic 886-6321 • Harmony, MN
Fillmore County Journal 765-2151 • Preston, MN
RJC Building & Remodeling 951-8786 • Harmony, MN
First Southeast Bank Member FDIC 743-2204 • Canton, MN 886-6922 • Harmony, MN
Karen’s Beauty Shop 886-8922 • Harmony, MN
Solberg Welding & Ironside Trailers 886-4602 • 886-4600 Harmony, MN
Kelly Printing & Signs 765-9805 • Preston, MN
Torgerson-Ostby Floor Covering & Stone 886-4257 • Harmony, MN
Kingsley’s Mercantile 886-2323 • Harmony, MN
Village Depot & School Quilts & Gifts 886-2409 • Harmony, MN
Steven Berg, Agent 458-0326 • Harmony, MN Amish Tours of Harmony 886-2303 • 800-752-6474 Harmony, MN
Generations of Harmony Antique Mall 886-6660 • Harmony, MN Gundersen Health System Harmony Clinic 886-8888 • Harmony, MN
Koliha Insurance, LLC 886-2484 • Harmony, MN
S&S Automotive NAPA Auto Parts 886-6111 • Harmony, MN Scheevel & Sons 765-4756 • Preston, MN
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Fillmore County Sheriff’s Department (Left to right): LuAnn Hoff, Kevin Beck, Lance Boyum, Tom Mosher, Leif Erickson, Sheriff Daryl Jensen, Tony Webber, Brian Miner, Phil Whitacre, Jessy Betts, Jamie Fenske. Photo by Jason Sethre
Kelly Printing & Signs 765-9805 • Preston, MN Mabel bp 493-5924 • Mabel, MN Mabel Flowers & Gifts 493-5400 • Mabel, MN Mabel Laundromat John Jevne, Owner Mabel, MN Mabel Telephone Coop 493-5411 • Mabel, MN Mengis Funeral 493-5129 • Mabel, MN Pit Stop Service 493-5538 • Mabel, MN Steuart Laboratories Retail Outlet 493-5585 • Mabel, MN
Mabel Fire Department (Left to right) - Front Row: Jason Vickerman, Asst. Chief Brian Erickson, Training Offc. Steve Geving, Paul Tollefsrud, Asst. Chief Kelly Sand, Adam Olson, Sec./Tres. Mark Weidemann, Wayne Buxengard, Chief Tim Mengis, Nick Manning. Back Row: Bob Schutte, Jeff Rein, Mike Aasum, Trever Falck, Joel Graves and Carl Westby. Not pictured: Rick Aske, Mike Kleiboer, Chad Loppnow, Orel Tollefson. Photo by Jason Sethre
Tollefson Construction 493-5985 • 450-4483 • Mabel, MN Village Farm & Home 493-5217 • Mabel, MN
American Red Cross urges you to get ready for emergencies Develop an emergency plan during National Preparedness Month
Mabel Ambulance (Left to right): Neil Folstad, Carl Westby, Liz Folstad, Kristi Vreeman, Lori Peterson, Tyler Spande, Heather Tangen, Danielle Graves, Joyce Graves, Sarah Paul, Tim Mengis Not pictured: Ashley Rein and Darla Stevens. Photo by Jason Sethre
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Disasters can strike at any time, and the American Red Cross of Southern Minnesota encourages people to create a disaster plan for their household during September, National Preparedness Month. This first important step can help keep people safe in an emergency. “Having an emergency plan is vital, so everyone in the household knows what they should do if something happens,” said Melanie Tschida, Regional CEO. “We hope people will mark National Preparedness Month by creating or updating their plan.”
MAKE A PLAN Everyone in the household should help put the emergency plan together, so they know what they should do if something occurs. Because everyone may not be together at home when a disaster happens, the plan should include ways to contact one another and two places to meet – one near the home in case of a sudden emergency like a fire, and one outside the neighborhood in case circumstances prevent people from returning home. The plan should also identify an emergency See RED CROSS Page 7
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g n i z i n g Reco our emergencyresponse Teams Alpine Nursery 896-3715 • Houston, MN Cox True Value Hardware & Appliances 896-3146 • Houston, MN DDP Auto Services 896-4902 • Houston, MN Eastwood Bank Member FDIC 896-3179 • Houston, MN Houston Fire Department (Left to right) - First Row: Brent Stampka, Jay Wheaton, Mark Olson, Joe Krage, Richard Carr and Craig Conley; Second Row: Kevin Knutson, Tim Jergenson, Allen Frauenkron, Brent Carrier and Kathy Jumbeck; Third Row: Chad Rosendahl, Kevin Jumbeck, Byron Frauenkron, Rick Geiwitz, Matt Schutte, Ken Witt, Brandon Olson, Tom Hill, Ryan Geiwitz, Matt Van Gundy, Darin Wendel and Steve Skifton. Photo submitted
Farmers Co-op Elevator Co. 896-3147 • Houston, MN Fillmore County Journal 765-2151 • Preston, MN Gundersen Houston Clinic 896-6000 • Houston, MN Gundersen Harmony Clinic 507-886-8888 • 866-354-4192 Harmony, MN Gary’s Pump & Well Service 896-3330 • Houston, MN Graf Insurance Agency 896-4723 • Houston, MN Hoff Funeral & Cremation Service Houston Chapel 896-3127 • Houston, MN
Houston Ambulance: (Left to right) Brad White, Rachael Haas, Dave Runningen, Dana Kildahl, Sara Conley, Becci Rediske, Lisa Schultz, Nathan Nelson, Chris Cox (Director) and Tim Jergenson. Not pictured: Mary Burt, Byron Frauenkron, Tom Hill, Chris Kildahl, Jaime Naber, Darin Wendel Photo by Erin Frauenkron
Houston Food Mart bp S&A Petroleum 896-3000 • Houston, MN Kelly Printing & Signs 765-9805 • Preston, MN Loken’s Sawmill Inn 896-7050 • Houston, MN Mound Prairie Mutual Ins. 896-3150 • Houston, MN RiverStar, Inc. 864-4300 • Houston, MN River Valley Convenience Store 896-3221 • Houston, MN Root River Market Co-op 896-8001 • Houston, MN
Houston Police Department: Chief David Breault and Officer Darin Daveau. Not pictured: Officer Brett Hurley Photo submitted
The Fillmore County Journal would like to say thank you to all of those who serve on an emergency response team.
WE SALUTE YOU!
Rosendahl Repair LLC 896-7070 • Houston, MN Rushford State Bank Member FDIC 864-7755 • Rushford, MN Vicki’s Accounting Services 896-3332 • Houston, MN
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Rushford Fire Department (Left to right) - Front Row: Jordan Brand, 1st Assistant Chief Dale Brand, Mark Honsey, James Dailey, Gerrad Eide, Steve Kingsley, Wayne Exe, Nate Peterson, Gene Lawston, Jeremiah Smith, Steven Hughes, Nick Smith, Jordy Graham, Curt Courrier, James Roberton, Michael Evenson, Craig Hanson, Ryan Diepenbrock, Training Officer Dennis Overland, Donny Chase, Paul Corcoran, Fire Chief. Middle Row: Brent Johnson, Training Officer Dave Lombard, 2nd Assistant Chief Chad Rasmussen, Travis Eide. Back Row: Rich Smith. Not pictured: Tim Diepenbrock, Craig Hanson, Evan Meier, Financial Officer/Secretary Jeffrey O’Donnell, Travis Skalet. Photo by Jana Olson
Rushford Ambulance (Left to right) - Front Row: Ellen Eliason, Kasey Nelson, Karen Rislov, Sheri Overland. Back Row: Curt Courrier, Paul Corcoran, Lynn Humble, Chad Rasmussen, Dennis Overland. Not pictured: Evan Meier, Michelle Roberton, Jenelle O’Donnell, James Dailey, Dave Lombard and Casey Hughes Photo submitted
Rushford Police Department Reserve Officers: Danielle Wannarka, Dave Huse, Isaiah Bunke, and Douglas Inglett. Photo submitted
Rushford Police Department: Officer Cody Bellock, Officer Ryan Quanrud, and Officer Wade Anderson. Photo submitted
Brown Tire, Battery & Transmission 864-2969 or 864-7049 • Rushford, MN
Himlie Construction 864-7219 • Rushford, MN
Rushford Peterson Valley Chamber Member Businesses 864-3338 • Rushford, MN
Burdey’s Café 875-2424 • Peterson, MN
Hoff Funeral & Cremation Rushford Chapel 864-7771 • Rushford, MN
Chuck’s Feed & Grain. 875-2247 • Peterson, MN
Jessie Street Java 864-2739 • Peterson, MN
Rushford Dental Clinic 864-7773 • Peterson, MN
City of Rushford 864-2444 • Rushford, MN
Kelly Printing & Signs 765-9805 • Preston, MN
Rushford Foods 864-2878 • Rushford, MN
City of Rushford Village 864-7974 • Rushford, MN
Loken’s Rushford Inn 864-2222 • Peterson, MN
Rushford Hardware 864-5440 • Rushford, MN
Connaughty Sales, Inc. 864-2955 • Rushford, MN
M&M Lawn & Leisure 864-7781 • Rushford, MN
Dahl’s Auto Works 864-7711 • Rushford, MN
Merchants Bank 864-7744 • Lanesboro, MN
Rushford State Bank Member FDIC 864-7755 • Rushford, MN
Darr Auctions & Realty LLC 864-7952 • Rushford, MN
New Beginnings Salon 864-2500 • Rushford, MN
Dennis Overland Insurance 864-2757 • Rushford, MN
Norman’s Electric Service 864-2891 • Rushford, MN
Engelson & Associates 864-1040 • Rushford, MN
Pam’s Corner Convenience 864-7949 • Rushford, MN
Farmers Co-op Elevator Co. 864-7733 • Rushford, MN
R&R Construction 450-1882 • Rushford, MN
Fillmore County Journal 765-2151 • Preston, MN
RiverStar, Inc. 452-5109 • Winona, MN
Hammell Equipment Inc. 864-2845 • Rushford, MN
Roy’s Small Engine Repair 864-7639 • Rushford, MN
Rushford Chiropractic Clinic 864-8888 • Rushford, MN
Springer & Gumbel, P.A. 765-3600 • Preston, MN State Farm Insurance 864-2884 • Rushford, MN The Creamery/Nordic Lanes 864-7799 or 864-7214 • Rushford, MN Valley Veterinary Clinic 864-2244 • Rushford, MN Village Auto 864-2788 • Rushford, MN Winona Health Rushford Clinic 864-7726 • Rushford, MN
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Lanesboro Fire Department (Left to right) - Front Row: Jason Harvey, Keith Eide (Keith Eide), Jim Peterson (Safety Officer), Ken Grainer, Creighton Horihan (3rd Assistant), Jerod Wagner (1st Assistant), Anthony Schwartz, C J Peterson. Back Row: John Dollar, Bryan Benson, Jim Iverson, Deane Benson, T J Stettlar, Rob Wagner (Chief), Scott Strom, Pat Schmidt, KevinDrake, Ryan Peterson (2nd Assistant). Not pictured: Dave Haugen, Mike Willford, and Trent Eide Photo by Peterson Creative Photography & Design
contact person from outside the area in case local telephone lines are overloaded or out of service. Any emergency plan should also include decisions about where to go if ordered to evacuate and what route to take to get there. It’s a good idea to include alternate routes in case roads are closed. Don’t forget family pets. Make sure to include plans for them such as pet-friendly hotels and animal shelters along the evacuation route. HOME FIRES The most common threat people face across the country is a fire in their home. National Preparedness Month is a good time to develop a fire escape plan and practice it with everyone in the household. When developing the plan, walk through the home and look at all exits and possible escape routes, including windows. List two ways to get out of every room in case fire blocks one of the paths. Pick a place to meet outside, a safe distance away and – no matter the circumstances – stay out of the home until fire officials say it is okay to go back inside. All households should practice their plan at least twice a year. People should also install smoke alarms on every level of their
home, inside bedrooms and outside sleeping areas. They should test the alarms monthly, replace the batteries at least once a year and replace the alarms every ten years. RED CROSS APPS The Red Cross has developed mobile apps that provide information on what to do before, during and after emergencies, including a “Make a Plan” feature on how to develop an emergency plan. The free apps can be downloaded from the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store for Android by searching for American Red Cross. For more information on how to prepare for all types of emergencies, visit redcross.org. About the American Red Cross The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-forprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.
Bluffscape Amish Tours 467-3070 • Lanesboro, MN Cedar Valley Resort 467-9000 • Whalan, MN Dr. James M. Waldow, DDS 467-2269 • Lanesboro, MN Fillmore County Journal 765-2151 • Preston, MN
Lanesboro Ambulance (Left to right): Deane Benson, Brent Anderson, Ellen Wagner, Autumn Johnson, Scott Strom, Ken Graner, Creighton Horihan, Paul Peterson, Hyatt King, Rob Wagner, Lee Peterson, and Melissa Peterson. Photo by Jason Sethre
Haakenson Electric 251-5535 • Preston, MN Kelly Printing & Signs 765-9805 • Preston, MN Krage Insurance Agency 467-3309 • Lanesboro, MN Lanesboro bp Food Shop 467-2121 • Lanesboro, MN Merchants Bank 467-2145 • Lanesboro, MN Peterson Creative Photography & Design 421-9906 • Lanesboro, MN Preston Foods 765-2465 • Preston, MN Preston Specialties 467-2137 • Lanesboro, MN Root River Ag 268-4994 • Fountain, MN
Preston Police Department (Left to right): Officer Rick Dahly, Sargent Blaise Sass, Officer Kaine Kaase, and Chief Matt Schultz. Not pictured: Officer Tim Melver Photo by Jason Sethre
The Old Barn Resort 467-2512 • Preston, MN Springer & Gumbel, P.A. 765-3600 • Preston, MN
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g n i z i n g Reco our emergencyresponse Teams Minnesota #2 in the nation in Fire Life Safety Awards 12 departments honored for their fire prevention efforts ST. PAUL, Minn. — Twelve Minnesota fire departments were recently honored nationally for keeping their communities safer by actively promoting fire prevention. More than 140 departments from 34 states received Life Safety Achievement Awards from The National Association of State Fire Marshals Fire
Research and Education Foundation. Only North Carolina had more recipients than Minnesota. To qualify for the award, fire departments must: •Have zero fire deaths in residential structures or a 10 percent reduction from the previous year. •Demonstrate commitment
to preventing residential fires in their communities. •Have an active fire prevention program. “Minnesota firefighters truly understand the importance of preventing fires. They know the safest fire to handle is the one that never starts,” State Fire Marshal Bruce West said. “These awards highlight the hard work
Preston Fire Department (Left to right) - Front Row: Chris Larson, Andy Larson, Greg Bremseth, Ron Schreier, Asst. Chief Josh Ristau, Chief Dave Keene, Stuart Quanrud, Caleb Fischer, Ryan Quanrud, Travis Ristau, Tony Severson. Back Row: Chad Finseth, Guy Soland, Brian Soland, Heath Mensink, Eric Topness, Leigh Larson, Dan Root, Dustin Arndt, Doug Keene, Ramon Hernandez, Jeff Bennett, Devin Nagle, and Kurt Reicks. Photo by Diane H Photography
Al Larson & Son’s Plumbing & Heating 765-2405 • Preston, MN American Family Insurance Kiel Anderson, Agent 765-2372 • Preston, MN B&B Olympic Bowl 765-2522 • Preston, MN Brunsvold Enterprises 765-3642 • Preston, MN F&M Community Bank Member FDIC 867-1605 • Chatfield, MN 765-3823 • Preston, MN Fillmore County Journal 765-2151 • Preston, MN Fillmore County Physical Therapy 867-8007 • Preston, MN Gehling Implement & Auction 765-2131 • Preston, MN Good Samaritan Society 765-2700 • Preston, MN Haakenson Electric 251-5535 • Preston, MN
that happens in every corner of the state to keep Minnesotans safe.” Minnesota Award Recipients • Alexandria Fire Department •Brainerd Fire Department •Chaska Fire Department •Hastings Fire Department •Eden Prairie Fire Department
•Excelsior Fire District •Maple Grove Fire-Rescue •Minnetonka Fire Department •Moorhead Fire Department •Roseville Fire Department •Spring Lake Fire Department •White Bear Lake Fire Department
Preston Ambulance (Left to right) - Front Row: Kurt Reicks, Ryan Quanrud, Deb Ristau, Dave Keene, Victoria Musel, Tim Kiehne, Director Ryan Throckmorton. Back Row: Stuart Quanrud, Greg Bremseth, Tony Severson, Jeff Bennett, Heath Mensink, Doug Keene, Dan Root, Karen Everson, Heather Everson, Brian Soland, Gina Shaw, Ron Schreier. Not Pictured: Deb Lindell, Eric Ostrom, Katie Ristau, and Jayden Wilhelm. Photo by Diane H Photography
Bauer Built 765-9871 • Preston, MN
Preston Floral Treasures & More 765-2214 • Preston, MN
Kelly Printing & Signs 765-9805 • Preston, MN
Preston Foods 765-2465 • Preston, MN
Lisa’s Klip N Kurl 765-5430 • Preston, MN
Preston Liquor, LLC 765-2565 • Preston, MN
Major & Co. 765-4444 • Preston, MN
Preston Servicemen’s Club 765-2205 • Preston, MN
McCabe Repairs 765-2404 • Preston, MN
Reick’s Auto Driver’s License Bureau 765-2281 • Preston, MN
Mensink Landscaping 507-765-2580 • Preston, MN
Root River Appliance & Floor Coverings 765-4780 • Preston, MN
The Old Barn Resort 467-2512 • Preston, MN
Root River Hardwoods 765-2284 • Preston, MN
Olmsted Medical Center 765-5324 • Preston, MN
Sally’s Hair to Dye For 765-4773 • Preston, MN
Pamela Ristau CPA 765-2180 • Preston, MN
Sandy’s Hair Affair 765-2253 • Preston, MN
Preston Apple & Berry Farm 765-4486 • Preston, MN
Scheevel & Sons 765-4756 • Preston, MN
Preston Equipment Co. 765-3803 • Preston, MN
Springer & Gumbel, P.A. 765-3600 • Preston, MN
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Fountain/Ostrander Police Chief: Tom Mosher.
Photo by Mitchell Walbridge
Ostrander Fire Department (Left to right): Tim Lecy, D.J. Start (Asst. Chief), Lucy Drinkall (Secretary), Amanda Miner, Brian Miner (Asst. Chief), Jason Rice, Mel O’Groske, Tyson Drinkall, Jon Lechner, Dustin Johnson, Cheryl Perry, and Jimmie Dean (Fire Chief). Not pictured: Tanner Wolfe and Derek Grabau. Photo by Jason Sethre
Fillmore County Journal 765-2151 • Preston, MN
Kelly Printing & Signs 765-9805 • Preston, MN
Scheevel & Sons 765-4756 • Preston, MN
First State Bank Minnesota Member FDIC 346-9836 • Spring Valley, MN 324-5260 • LeRoy, MN
Torgerson-Ostby Floor Covering & Stone 886-4257 • Harmony, MN
Marzolf Implement 346-7227 • Spring Valley, MN
Ody’s Country Meats 346-2579 • Spring Valley, MN
The Old Barn Resort 467-2512 • Preston, MN
Hyland Motors Company 346-2433 • Spring Valley, MN
Springer & Gumbel, P.A. 922-0086 • Spring Valley, MN
Harrington Enterprises 561-2282 • LeRoy, MN
Wykoff Fire Department (Left to right) - Front Row: Jason Hare, Tim Benike (Training Officer), Troy Erding, Michelle Hitchcock (Secretary), Tim Austin (Captain), Chad McCorguodale and Jerico Bushman. Back Row: Mike Rollie, Brody Mensink, Cory Bremseth, Wade Baker (Chief), Jordan Hutsell, Cody Meyer, Mike Lund, and Ernest Demosky. Not pictured: Jeremy Comstock (Assistant Chief), John Baker, Jeremy Grabau and Robert Neimeyer (recent retiree after 40 years. Photo by Jason Sethre
Wykoff First Responders (Left to right): Leroy Eickhoff, Deb McDonald, Michelle Meldahl, Vickey Duxbury, and James Eickhoff. Not pictured is Teresa Swenson. Photo submitted
Fillmore County Journal 765-2151 • Preston, MN
Marzolf Implement 346-7227 • Spring Valley, MN
Scheevel & Sons 765-4756 • Preston, MN
Hyland Motors Company 346-2433 • Spring Valley, MN
Kelly Printing & Signs 765-9805 • Preston, MN
Springer & Gumbel, P.A. 765-3600 • Preston, MN
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AgStar fund solicits grant requests for rural emergency response departments MANKATO, MN - The AgStar Fund for Rural America, the corporate giving program of AgStar Financial Services, is proud to announce they are accepting applications for their Emergency Response (EMS) Equipment Grant Program. The mission of this program is to support rural communities in AgStar’s service area by funding emergency response equipment for volunteer fire, rescue, or ambulance departments. This year, AgStar will support rural emergency response departments by providing a total of
$150,000 in grants for area departments in need. The EMS grant program was established to help these departments serve their communities. To date, $713,245 has been given by the AgStar Fund to rural emergency response departments for their equipment needs. “AgStar understands that emergency response volunteers play a vital role for rural communities,” said John Monson, Chair of AgStar’s Fund Board of Trustees. “Many of these departments cannot always afford to upgrade or replace essential equipment because
of budget constraints. Through this grant program, we can help better serve their communities.” All rural volunteer emergency response departments located in AgStar’s 69-county service area are eligible to apply if they have not received a grant in the past two years. Applications for grants, up to $3,000, may be submitted online at AgStar.com now through August 31, 2014. Since its inception in 2001, the AgStar Fund has donated more than $5 million to organizations working to improve the future of
rural America. Applications considered for funding and support must align with the Fund’s mission of “enhancing life in agriculture and rural America.” About AgStar: AgStar Financial Services, ACA, headquartered in Mankato, Minn., employs more than 600 full-time team members. The company is part of the national Farm Credit System and has a public mission to serve 69 counties in Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. AgStar’s industry specialization, client segments and market delivery systems
result in diversification nationwide. The company has expertise in the corn, soybean, swine, dairy and bio-energy industries. AgStar has developed successful programs in loans, leases, crop insurance, consulting and rural home mortgages. As a value-added financial services cooperative, AgStar allocates patronage dividends to its 14,000 stockholders. The company is also committed to giving back to rural residents, organizations and communities through AgStar’s Fund for Rural America. Visit www. AgStar.com for more information.
Fillmore County Journal 765-2151 • Preston, MN First State Bank Minnesota Member FDIC 346-9836 • Spring Valley, MN Harrington Enterprises 561-2282 • LeRoy, MN Hyland Motors Company 346-2433 • Spring Valley, MN Kelly Printing & Signs 765-9805 • Preston, MN Marburger Insurance 346-7646 • Spring Valley, MN
Spring Valley Fire Department (Left to right) - Front Row: Troy Lange (Chief), Chris Rolli, Chris Czapiewski, Dennis Yoder, Todd Kruegel, Rick Jahn, Jamie Fenske (Secretary/Treasurer), Mike Zimmer. Back Row: Greg Stender (2nd Assistant Chief), Jim Hindt, Matt Jacobson, Brian Danielson (1st Assistant Chief), Troy Harwood (Lieutenant), Tony Struzyk, Jim McCabe, Kevin Beck, John Fenske. Not pictured: Nevin Stender, Jim Steinmetz, Mike Lee, Tyler Broadwater (Lieutenant), Todd Jones, Barb Keefe, Scott Sweeney, Nick Atwood, Robert Vogen. Photo submitted
Marzolf Implement 346-7227 • Spring Valley, MN Matt’s Body Shop & Tire Service 346-2161 • Spring Valley, MN Napa Auto Parts 346-7326 • Spring Valley, MN Ody’s Country Meats 346-2579 • Spring Valley, MN Olmsted Medical Center 346-7373 • Spring Valley, MN Simpson’s A&W Drive-in 346-7486 • Spring Valley, MN Spring Valley Floral & Greenhouse 346-7440 • Spring Valley, MN Sunshine Foods 346-2804 • Spring Valley, MN TJ’s Liquor 346-1979 • Spring Valley, MN
Spring Valley Ambulance: (Left) Becky Bicknese (EMR), Jas Caffrey (EMR), Ed McLeod (EMT), Sarah Pettey (EMT), Jane Hebrink (EMT), Patty O’Connell (EMT), Jim McCabe (EMT); Middle: Angie Jarrett, Paramedic/Director; (Right) Pete Stier (EMT), Ted Sherwood (EMR), Jesse Perez (EMT), Novella Meisner (EMT), Tami Edgar (EMT), Barb Keefe (EMT), Eileen Blaser (EMT), Teresa Swenson (EMT). Photo by Jason Sethre
True Value Hardware 346-2863 • Spring Valley, MN Springer & Gumbel, P.A. 922-0086 • Spring Valley, MN
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g n i z i n g Reco our emergencyresponse Teams Chatfield Body Shop 867-3063 • Chatfield, MN F&M Community Bank Member FDIC 867-1605 • Chatfield, MN 765-3823 • Preston, MN Fillmore County Journal 765-2151 • Preston, MN Good Samaritan Society 765-2700 • Preston, MN GP Truck Painting 867-4299 • Chatfield, MN Chatfield Ambulance: Third Row: Ellen Grabau, Ed Leof, Dave Sovinski, Zach Linnell, Larry Converse, Ed Hallisy, Dawn Wilson Lubahn. Middle Row: Dan Jaquith, Vicky Sample, Jolyn (Mimi) Seamens, Nancy Timm, Deb Jorgenson, Karla Mullenbach. Front Row: Sarah DeWindt and Sue Kester. Not pictured: Cathy Anderson, Rocky Burnett, Laurie Cooper, Leif Erickson, Shane Fox, Jayna Harstad, Tammy Kester Engel, Kevin Landorf, Cris Martinez, Aaron Miliander, Grace McCallum, Cole McKean, Brady Nelson, Ryan Priebe, Shane Radcliff, Beth Schmidt, Leslie Tannahill. Photo submitted
Hangman Blinds 696-0902 • Chatfield, MN Deanna Larrabee Essig Agency 867-3188 • Chatfield, MN JAC’s Bar & Grill 867-3939 • Chatfield, MN Kelly Printing & Signs 765-9805 • Preston, MN NAPA Auto Parts Chatfield Parts House 867-4200 • Chatfield, MN Olmsted Medical Center 867-4925 • Chatfield, MN Root River State Bank Member FDIC 867-4120 • Chatfield, MN Shari’s Sports Saloon 867-0089 • Chatfield, MN
Chatfield Police (Left to right): Shane Fox (Chief), Officer Grace McCallum, Officer Aaron Miliander, Office Steve Schmeideberg and Officer Scott Keigley. Photo submitted
Springer & Gumbel, P.A. 867-4080 • Chatfield, MN Steve’s Auto 867-1448 • Chatfield, MN Sunshine Foods 867-4272 • Chatfield, MN Strongwell 867-3479 • Chatfield, MN Wit Boyz, Inc. 867-2957 • Chatfield, MN
Chatfield Fire Department: Kevin Tuohy, Allan Neis, Richard Bell, Michael Pederson, David Vogen, Joseph Mandt, Michael Vogen, Tim Danielson, Dean Irish, Clint Westrum, Keith Bradt (Chief), Brian Burkholder, Shane Radcliffe, Ryan Priebe), Mike Mandt, Jason Baldner, Clint Forbes, Lucas Thieke, Jacob Lane, Luke Schieffelbein, Peter Erickson, Leif Erickson, Chris Musty. Not pictured: Dan Jaquith. Photo submitted
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to our communities! State Representative
would like to thank all
in FillmoRe & HouSton CountieS
State Representative Greg Davids Received 4 State-Wide Awards for minnesota Ambulance Association: • EMS Pioneer Award • Friend of EMS Award • EMS Outstanding Service Award • EMS Lifetime Achievement Award
minnesota State Fair Fire Chiefs Association Golden Axe Award
Also, tHAnK You to State-Wide law enforcement Associations for their support.
on november 4th Re-elect State Representative Greg Davids District 28B
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