Thank you for your service A special publication of the Rensselaer Republican and Kankakee Valley Post News - October, 2015
2 EvEryday HEroEs
octobEr 2015
Jasper County Sheriff's Department
Sheriff Terry Risner
Chief Deputy Pat Williamson
Andrew Hale
Chad Stroup
Sgt. Jack Bulington
Sgt. Jason Wallace
DARE Officer Sgt. David Schaetzel
Robert Barrett
Cole Buschman
Mark Ceglarek
David Hickman
Eric Kidwell
Kevin Lewis
Brandon Napier
Russ Shouse
Dean Stockman
Adam Suarez
Rich Trail
Juan Trejo
K-9 Officer Brian Burke
K-9 Officer Rob Cain
K9 Bolek
Thank you to all of our hardworking Emergency staff. We appreciate all that you do.
everyday heroes 3
october 2015
Jasper County Sheriff's Department Communication Officers
911 Coordinator Ryan King
Mike Sayers
Chief Communications Officer Kim Schuh
Jail corrections officers NOt PiCtuRED Marie Henke David Myers Marilla Varnado Kevin Pierson
Michelle Keyes
Mandi Vanderwall
Suzanne Nerkins
Sarah Scroggins
Richie Stansu
Sam O'Connor
Lindsay Seegers
Gail Wolfe
Communications officers NOt PiCtuRED Bridget Shouse Sarah Johnson
Judy Meyers
Kim Douglas
Jail Corrections Officers
Sgt. Justin Burkhart
Jail Commander Dan Hayes
Cpl. Kyle Pfledderer
Cpl. Chris Bell
Sgt. Alicia Santiago
We appreciate our First Responders
Larry Epler
Cpl. Laura Seegers
Joe Kopanda
Kayla Reyes
Clay Prairie
Jesse Rayburn
Cpl. Omar Santiago
tony Bronson
Thank you for your service!
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4 EvEryday HEroEs
octobEr 2015
Indiana State Police
Trooper Scott Balch
Trooper Kathy Boissy
Master Trooper Dale Morgan
Senior Trooper Martin Brenner
Sergeant Doug Parcel
Trooper Corey Dupuy
Senior Trooper Fred Trammel
Trooper Carson House
Senior Trooper William Stancy
Rensselaer Police Department
Chief Jeff Phillips
Sgt. Matt Anderson
Sgt. Matt McAleer
Nick Enyeart
John Davis
Tara Hughes
Comm. Officer Ryan Rusk
Kim Klaus
Andrew LaPard
Brandt Schmid
Michael Vanderhere
Dan White
Thank you for your service
Comm. Officer Arin Denton
Thank you to all who serve and protect our communities
Comm. Officer Angie Fellmy
Comm. Officer Dawn Steinke
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DeMotte Police Department
everyday heroes 5
Chief Tom Jarrette
Asst. Chief Steve Musch
Det. Rick Johnson
Sgt. Mike Cain
Jim Gehring
Brandon Napier
Russ Shouse
Russ Sonaty
John Watts
Res. Officer Brian Burk
NOT PiCTuReD Comm. Officer Joseph Hisaw Comm. Officer Stacy Needham Comm. Officer Mike Sayers Comm. Officer Terri DeBoer
Comm. Officer Kim Douglas
Comm. Officer Joan Hilton
Comm. Officer Sarah Neff
Remington Police
Comm. Officer Bridget Shouse
Wheatfield Police
Wheatfield Town Marshal Adam Hoekstra
Thank You for your Dedication and Service
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Your services are recognized with great appreciation. Thank you for being there!
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A sky-high thank-you goes out to all of the emergency responders who help us in good weather, bad weather, at fires and accidents. We appreciate your assistance.
6 EvEryday HEroEs
Rensselaer Volunteer Fire Dept.
octobEr 2015
Kenny Haun Fire Chief
Bob Graves Assistant Chief
Wade Shuey Deputy Chief
Randy Denton Captain
Greg Leuck Lieutenant
Justin Bednar
Evan Braasch
Mark Ekstrom
Justin Fontain
Larry Hofferth
Steve Hoyes Reserve Member
Buz Koehler Past Chief
Lenny Larson Safety Officer
Travis Mattocks
Jerry Minter
Tim Misch
Brad Mushett
Bob Peck Fire Reserve
Brandon Roberts
Amber Tomlinson
Vincent Vontobel
Brett Whilhite
Jim Wisley
Brandon Denton
Brian Deno
Kyle Haun
Jack Regan
NOT PiCTuRED Derek Goad William McElroy
Kenny Oliver
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Fire Departments
everyday heroes 7
Wheatfield Fire Department
Wheatfield firefighters pictured are (front row) Greg Davis, Ricky Potts, Dave Czerniak, Ted Donovsky, Daniel Becker, (back row) Tyler Craft, Greg Myers, Scott Kearney, David Myers, Job Tillema, Josh James, Asst. Chief Bill Davis, Brian Gouwens, Chief Dan Becker.
Remington Fire Department
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Front row left to right: Clayton Bise, Lucas Neidlinger, Brad Jeffries, Mike Martin (Fire Chief), Bob Braaksma, Pat Powell and Jerry Cyr. Back Row: Kyle Martin, Lt. Braden Clark, Thomas Clark, Brad Idlewine, Tom Kleist, Cpt. Mark Jones, Brandon Dolick, Wesley Geib Not pictured: Chase Bowman, Asst. Chief Ryan Byrd, Jim Mille
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8 EvEryday HEroEs
octobEr 2015
Hebron Hebron Fire Department
The Hebron Volunteer Firefighters are (back row) Dominick Mlechick, Dave Waffler, Randy Herma, Greg Hoagland, Mike Brawner, Tim White, Cody Stewart, (front row) Kevin Williamson, Adam Fauth, Justin Albright, Asst, Chief John Galloway, Chief Chad Franzman, Jeremy Yankauskas, James Williams and Dale Seed. Not pictured are Ed Fisher, Ross Steffel, Adam Brachna, Shawn Ditchcreek, Jason Bell, Sam Mouratides, Keri Lanham, Dustin Millis, Joe Krowiarz, Jamie White and Jim Nettles.
Hebron Police Department
Representing the Hebron Police Department is Officer Casey Robinson. Other members of the department include Chief Dan Henson, Capt. Tony Frencl, Lt. Josh Noel, Cpl. Kyle Belec, Officer Casey Robinson, Officer Branden Benton, Officer Rav Singh, Officer Ryan Horst and Officer Jeramey Sandilla.
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Fire Departments
everyday heroes 9
Keener Township Fire Department
Lincoln Township Fire Department
The firefighters of the Keener Volunteer Fire Dept. are (front) Matt Bristol, Brad VanSoest, Mick Orsburn, Tom Fentress, Andrew Farina, (back) Wayne Daniels, David Alexander, Al Ooms, Doug DeVries, Chief Randy Woods, Asst. Chief George Hensley and Crhis Schmidt. Not pictured are Bob Bryan, Dave Kaminski, Ben Bryan, Aaron Kaniuk, David Huppenthal, Matt Kristoff, Burlen Manns, Spencer Gerrero and Malachi Kristoff.
Lincoln Township firefighters are Raymond Chambers, Fire Chief, Steve Holder – 1st Asst. Chief, Ryan Knoll – 2nd Asst. Chief, Wally Tarchala – Captain, Robert Livengood – Lieutenant, Jacob Chambers, Vince Clemans, Carl Wilson, Joe Borgia, Lupe Hinch, Cody Galliher, Charlie Bradshaw, Zach Grosdanis, Brandon Estes, Travis Jackson, Tyler Clinton, Ted Kowal, Chris Scott, Aaron Castle, Alex Hamilton and Steven DeYoung.
Jasper County Coroner's Office
Seated on the right is County Coroner Andrew R. Boersma and seated on the left Chief Deputy Mike Leskiw, who is now retired. back row, from right to left, Deputies Diana Boersma, Ed Gibson, Russ Martin, Stacie Martin, Terri Swart, in the center is Linda Gibson holding the teddy bear that was made from the shirt of the late Dale Brunton who passed away unexpectedly and had serviced this office since 2000. Not in the photo are deputies R. Gordon Klockow, Nick Boersma and Marisa Scott.
Jasper County Animal Control
Members of the Jasper County Animal Control include, from left, Dawn Allen, Animal Control Officer, Abbey Todd, Animal Control Officer, Mitzi Risner, Animal Shelter Director. Not pictured is Jordan Wright, Kennel Attendant.
We greatly support and appreciate our firefighters and all emergency personnel
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octobEr 2015
EMS
Keener Township EMS
Southern Jasper Co. Ambulance
Pictured are Director Brandon Oliver, Brad Hoaks, Darcy Felix and Mike Sebella. Not pictured are Rory Hill, Timothy Krucina, Tom Fentress, Mike Kowal, Ron Albrecht, Burlen Manns, Jeremy Drake, Maryanne Driver, Spencer Guerrero, Kelly Chase, Brad Vansoest, Steve Gressmire, Bobbie Blanton, Rodney Boring, Matt Kristoff and Andy Farnia.
Southern Jasper Ambulance Company, from left, William Batley, Lou Wilkinson, Britini Kessler, Lynette Lane (Director), Beth Gretencord, Diane Isabell, Jim Miller. Not Pictured is Kathy Casey.
Prompt Ambulance Service
Wheatfield EMS
Prompt Ambulance Service, from left, Michael Carbaugh, Robert Peck, Amanda Malady, Joshua Sherer, Cody Runk, Rob Stigers. Not pictured are Robert Miller, Joshua Sherer, David Greer, Tara Holt, Anthonye Vanwienan, Richard Hurst, Austin Dewees, John “Jake” Reiff, Alex Donathen, Tina Moore, Jason Molden, Ashley Stout, Gregory Robinson, Anna Whitlow, Bradley White, Matthew Donathen, Rich Moore.
Pictured are Dan Myers, Josh Kuiper, Vic Mercaldo, Sue Allen and Carol Moberg. Not pictured are Dan Allen, Dan Becker, Diana Becker, Kevin DeYoung, Randy DeYoung, Lauren Freeze, Linda Gibson, Gale Hawkins, Roger Kleist, Dan Kodicek, Dale Lanham, Joshua Magner, Paul Mathewson, Judy Myers, Tonye Van Wienan, Kari Wall, Mike Wirtes, Mary Zamitis, Mark Maze, Robert Tillema and Michelle Witt.
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