OCTOBER 9, 2013 A SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT TO
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Left to right: (kneeling) Don Kammrad, secretary; Greg Leerar, treasurer; Dennis Drabek, assistant chief, Terry Jass, chief, and Lloyd Bier, assistant chief. 2nd row: Dave Wagner, chaplain; Stacy Datema, Jason Holdeman, Phil Dornbier, Dean Sonquist, Ron Haberkamp, Tom Kral, Chris Bierle, Tim Slaichert, Tad Hartwig and Mark Waddingham. 3rd row: Brad Upmeyer, Brandon Kammrad, Will Blanchard, Ben Young, Al Kuhlman, Jason Gayken, Kris Hanson, Bill Doble and Jim Thiele. Absent from photo: Dan Barickman and Brian Bruggeman.
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Front row left to right: Mark Muth, Keith Mayland, Doug Jakoubek, Christopher Gobeli, Ron Eisenman, Joel Deboer, Pat Trulson, Jon Madson, Kevin Wilson. Back row left to right: Jon Swenson, Josh Eisenman, Cody Witte, Pat Thilges, Jim Miller, Andrew Hunt, Eric Marchand, Steve Savoy, Mike Matern, Doug Nelson, Roger Allen, Russ Trulson. Ron Eisenman (retired 2013), Mike Matern (retired 2013)
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Left-right (front row) Dave Robbins, Jeff Waage, assitant chief; Randy Waage and Chris Nolte, (2nd row) Steve Stille, Ryan Meyer, assistant chief, Gene Stille, and Al Pralle, chief. Missing from photo: Doug Hanson, Terry Zeigler, Zach Orlovsky and Josh Baldwin.
Left-right (front) Mathew Hanson, Robert Fry, Robert Burkhart, Jessie Heifner, (back) assistant chief Jason Hanson, president Carrie Bachman, Daniel Wolf, assistant chief Jim Prescott and Aaron Blockhus. Not pictured: fire chief Ken Weiland, Dan Manus and Casey Weiland.
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We appreciate all Emergency Personnel in all our areas!
Thanks for all you do! Galbraith 515-295-9418 Klemme Ventura 641-587-2207 641-829-3891
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From the left are Jeremy Bogard, Mike Brooks, Kevin Steenblock, Matt Zadow, Jeremy Prignitz, Nat Hill, Jon Schissel, Randy Yeakel, Larry Cooper, J R Langfitt, Michael Johnson, Paul Delger, Justin Prignitz, Mark Ansel, Tony Morris, Tim Lodin, Robert Johnson, and Jim Morris. Not present for the photo are Jayson Keiper and LeRoy Wicks. (submitted photo)
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Front row, left to right: Brett Fish, Greg Fish, Devin Fish, Secretary/Treasurer Jeremy Foster, Scott Glawe, Fire Chief Tim Glawe, Assistant Chief Rich Fish, (back) Gerald Awe. Absent: Scott Fish, Gary Thompson, and President Cecil Glawe.
Left To Right: Dave Carroll, Keith Hauswirth, Dave Mcpeak, Kevin Mcpeak, Matt Lawson, Ryon Barnett. Missing... Ryan Wempen, Jed Cunningham, Mark Kramer, Brandon Trauger, Cp Patterson, Gene Frideres, Pete Bormann, Aksel Nielson, Mike Nilles, Mike Capesius
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Left to right: Brad Sorenson, Brandon Cink, Joe Eden, Bill Rout, Cary Brown, Justin Dahl, Jeff Stucki, Chris Heads, Leroy Vrieze, Tip Piper
Front Left To right: Brady Otis, Brad Tegtmeyer, Mat Kirsch, Joe Thilges, Vahn Schumacher, Craig Larson. Back: Alex Eischen, Steve Rosenmeyer, Jerry Reding, Ray Ludwig, Jim Otis, Tom Loebig, Andy Grein, John Rasmussen. Missing: Tracy Studer, Lance Ludwig, Zach Nielson, Levi Rosenmeyer, Ted Krieps, David Reding, Clay Riedesel.
Thanks for Your Service!
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515-679-4211
We Appreciate Our Local Emergency Personnel
Inspira Salon 209 West Main, Wesley 515-679-4500
We Salute ALL Emergency Personnel!
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Thanks for All You Do for Us! Master Mechanic www.alloebigmarine.com
Al Loebig Marine 515-679-4432 2250 Ames Ave. Wesley, IA
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Back Row: Andy Carter, Stub Cash, Andy Linahon. Front row: Jake Whitehurst, Nick Williamson, Lt. Dave Callison, Chief John Quintus, Asst. Chief Jay Dyre, Robert Black. Missing: Bruce Cook, Chuck Taylor, Bob Froiland, Jeff Markla, Josh Zweifel, Matt Schroeder, Lt. Pete Cash, Doug Phinney, Chuck Shropshire, Tucker Schroeder, Capt. Daryl Heinemann.
The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service to others.
We appreciate your dedication! Thanks from Mark Nel & Lorna Coady Alexis King & Aaron Watkins
Ventura Locker 111 Nelson Street, Ventura
641-829-3823
We Appreciate Your Service!
–Mahatma Gandhi
We’d like to honor all the men and women who are our Everyday Heroes but especially our employee, John Quintus, fire chief of the Ventura Fire Department!
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First row left to right: Ron Finch, Jason Henken, Les Leibrandt, Shawn Dontje, Luke Hanna (Asst Chief ) Lance Heimer, Mark Rogers ( Chief ). Second row left to right: Nick Formanek, Mike Formanek ( Asst. Chief ), Rich Formanek (Captain / Training Officer ) Kolby Kunkel, Jeff Fischer, Laura Blocker, Larry Kunkel (Sec. / Treas. ) Tom Haan, Pete Gau ( Captain / Training Officer) Joe Young
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Thanks for your dedication to serve!
2695 Quail Avenue, Garner, IA 4 mi. SW of Hayfield, 641-425-6003
www.99bottleswinery.com Our Hero Behind the Hero Scholarship Program recognizes the sacrifices made by familes of first responders and our military. We are proud to award scholarships for both our online and residential programs to spouses and children of firefighters, law enforcement officers, EMTs, dispatchers and all who serve in the U.S. military. For more information, visit
in Forest City & online! l www.Waldorf.edu l 800.292.1903 Waldorf College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association. For gainful employment disclosures, visit: www.waldorf.edu/disclosure
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www.jasperseninsurance.com 450 State St. Garner 641-923-2645
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Garner Volunteer Ambulance Service personnel are: (seated, left-right) Mike Kalkwarf, Don Clites, Bon Kozisek, Brady Juhl, Danielle Graham, Lisa Whitehurst, Stacie Hansen, Heath Heimer, (Row 2) Belinda Rasmusson Oulman, Deanna Smith, Traci Goll, Cory Graham, Matt Powers, Brian Roberts, (Row 3) Dan Goll, Jo Beck, Tom Kraus, Dr. John Brady, Kim Upmeyer, Jim Janssen, Doug Hamrick and Robin Hamrick. Not pictured: Kami Jass, Glen Juhl, Duane Perry, Sue Boehnke, Sharon Fank, Angela Janssen, Paul Miller and Kim Olhava.
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Cathy Lloyd Tami Fish, Mark Cram and John Penton. Missing: Steven Cram
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From left: Mike Ohnemus, EMT-B; Darrel Orwig, EMT-B; Angie Hood, first responder; and Tena Cunningham, EMT-B. Drivers are Jed Cunningham and Brian Hood. Photo courtesy of the Humboldt Independent.
Front L To R.: Sue Golwitzer, Eileen Plathe, Louann Neuroth. Back: Joe Thilges, Pat Kiley, Tom Loebig, Mona Bode. Missing: Craig Larson, David Reding, Julie Larson.
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Corwith 583-2462 Wesley 679-4272 Titonka 928-2272
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Ray Bassett, Sue Beukema, Ally Eliason and Billie Luppen. Missing from Kanawha picture: Mark Hennigar and Travis Conners.
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Old Bank Winery 200 N. Main St. Kanawha Iowa 50447 Phone: (641) 762-3406 Tues- Sat 1pm to 5pm
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Front Row - Mike Hejlik, Ryan Newton, Laurie Burgardt, Sally Bergman, Connie Keiderling, Sam Gobeli, Ruby Thompson, Jennifer Bourg, John Penton, Karen Douglas, Dale Douglas. Back Row - Todd Hammer, Howard Harms, Sonny Bruns, Tracy Bruns, Craig Leerar, Andy Vaske, Lori Miller, Kristine Fisher, RJ McNeese, Dan Nelson. Missing: Gary Ausborn, Marcus Bruns, Dr. Butler (Medical Director), Spencer Gear. Garry Kerns, Melissa Miller, Matt Muth, Nic Nelson, Jim Nielsen, Beth Rasmussen, Carol Rork and Dan Trulson.
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Chief Robert Sankey
Officer Erik Hjelmeland
Officer Zachary Plathe
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Sheriff Steve Kollasch
Deputy Jacob Radmaker
Deputy Roger Fisher
Deputy Josh Missman
Deputy Nick Larson
Deputy Mark McGregor
Deputy Chuck Robinson
Deputy Mike Sankey
Deputy Steve Smith
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Thanks for Your Dedication and Service! Garner Office 600 W 3rd St. 1-888-225-8707
Clarion Office 2099 Hwy 3 West 1-800-728-0013
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Sheriff Scott Dodd
Deputy Ron Rudisill
Deputy Robert Gerdes, Jr.
Deputy Ray Penning, Jr.
Thank You for Your Service!
Deputy Andy Klein
Deputy Jason Pischke
FREE POPCORN Over 60 Years Experience
Next to ALCO, 160 Hwy 18 E. Garner, IA 641-925-0960 1-855-925-0960
Kevin Paulsen, Manager Terry Jass, Jim Finch
THANK YOU to our emergency responders and personnel for their dedication and excellent service to our community. Garner - 641.923.2801 | Klemme - 641.587.2202 www.RSBiowa.com | Member FDIC
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Blake Dietrich Administrator
Karla Juenger-Rudisill Jailer
Andrea Nedved
Hancock County Communications Center
Back Row (L to R) Jodi Evans, Joyce Matern, Andy Buffington. Fron Row (L to R) Chris Bruggemen and Melissa Snitzer. Missing: Colleen Merriam and Jennifer Roberts
Thank You for Your Service to Our Communities!
We salute the Heroes of Hancock County that provide us the safety and security we need to maintain our Quality of Life! Hancock County: Where Quality Workers Enjoy Quality of Life.
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Garner Police Department
Left-right: Officer Adam Ytzen, Officer Dan Francis, Officer Cory Graham, Chief Tom Kozisek and Sergeant Mark Yates.
We Salute Those Who Answer the Call We thank those brave souls who risk their own lives rescuing us from various dangers!
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Implement, Inc. 17551 Killdeer Ave., Mason City 641.423.2412 1.800.321.4455 www.brakkeimplement.com