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Firemens Salute Friday, October 3, 2014 Page 1

PREVENTIONWEEKFire Safety

Support Your Area Fire Departments . . . Dedicated to the Communities They Serve!

We Salute the followingFire Departments and their

Dedicated Staffs

Albany AvonBelgrade Brooten

Elrosa FreeportGrey Eagle Holdingford

Long Prairie MelroseNew Munich OsakisSauk Centre Villard

Published by: Dairy StarMelrose BeaconAlbany EnterpriseSauk Centre HeraldCountry AcresSTAR Shopper

We Salute Our Area Firefighters and ThankThem for Another Year of Loyal Dedication

OCTOBER5-11, 2014

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During Fire Prevention Week, we salute these brave men and women, who risktheir own lives protecting the lives of others. These businesses proudly support ourlocal fire departments and thank our firefighters and rescue departments for their

continued dedication in keeping our communities safe!

We recognize that each of us has aresponsibility to exercise awareness and

caution in preventing fires by puttingsafety first.

IndexAlbany ....................................................page 3Avon .........................................................page 4Belgrade ..................................................page 5Brooten .................................................. page 6Elrosa ........................................................page 7

Freeport ..................................................page 8Grey Eagle ..............................................page 9Holdingford ........................................ page 10Long Prairie ......................................... page 12Melrose................................................. page 13New Munich ....................................... page 14Osakis .................................................... page 15Sauk Centre .............................pages 16 & 17Villard .................................................... page 18

Thank You!

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Dean Mitchell32 Years

Roland Hanson28 Years

Loren Pelzer24 Years

Jamie ThelenTreasurer21 Years

John Harlander20 Years

Meryl Didier17 Years

Dan Nienaber16 Years

Jim Czajkowski18 Years

Leon Toenies16 Years

Gary WinkelsChief

14 Years

Steve FrericksSecretary11 Years

Steve Pelzer11 Years

Kurt RichterAssistant Chief

11 Years

Jon Siegle10 Years

Scott ReberAssistant Chief

8 Years

Derek Iverson8 Years

Rodney McNamar7 Years

Derrick Dirkes

2 Years

Kurt Beuning7 Years

Chad Frieler

2 Years

Jim Stueve Jr.4 Years

Zach Zierden

1 Year

Greg Muellner10 Years

John Klasen

3 Years

Justin Spanier

3 Years

ALBANY

Fire

and

Rescue

Safety First...Always!!

Home of PIONEER FEEDS

Monday - Friday8 A.M. - 5 P.M.

320-845-2303730 Church Avenue Albany, MN

Famo Feeds Hubbard

Albany Roller Mills

Mother of Mercy Campus of Care230 Church Avenue P.O. Box 676 Albany, MN 56307

www.motherofmercymn.orgQuality Care - Caring People 55 Years

320.845.2195

Mercury Evinrude Johnson Yamaha MotorsAlumacraft Boats Weeres Pontoons

Roll-A Dock Docks & Lifts EZ Loader Shorelandr and Sled Bed Trailers

Polaris and Arctic Cat SnowmobilesPolaris ATVs and Rangers

Holdingford, MN

320-746-2165

www.jimssnowmobileandmarine.com

Jay R. Engelmeyer - OwnerOffice: 320-845-7750 Fax: 320-845-7751Cell: 320-241-3626E-Mail: [email protected]

www.

.com

Albany / Baxter / Alexandria

FSPFreeport Screen

Printing, Inc.

Cheryl Fuechtmann and Kim Bauer, owners

115 1st Ave. North, Freeport, MN 56331-0352Phone: 320-836-2393

[email protected]

320-845-2801 800-392-3426

34650 225th Ave. - Albany, MN 56307

WWW.ALBANYCHRYSLER.COM

Thank You for Your Dedication!

Albany Area Hospital 845-2121Albany Medical Clinic 845-2157Avon Medical Clinic 356-7602

ALBANY MUTUALINSURANCE COMPANY

141 5th StreetAlbany, MN 56307

[email protected]

www.albanymutual.comA Century of Serving Our Neighbors...

105 County Rd. 10, Albany, MN320-845-4690 www.ampsrs.com

AMPS, INC.Provid ing

Your hometown appliance superstore

Appliances Motors Parts Sales Services Installation

Stearns Bank Albany

(320) 845-2151 Member FDIC.Stearns Bank Holdingford NA

(320) 746-2261

We salute all the local fire fighters.

Dina Pierskalla, Agent

NOBODY TAKES CARE OFYOU LIKE STATE FARM.

131 5th Street Albany, MN 56307Bus: 320-845-4440www.albanysf.com

209 East Main Street Melrose, MN 56352Bus: 320-256-4617

www.dinapierskalla.com

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Front row (L to R): Tim Swarthout, 20 years; Gary Schmitz, 10 years; Ben Grutsch, 10 years; Adam Pogatschnic - Assistant Chief,12 years , Eric Linn, 23 years - Retired; Joel Richter - Fire Chief, 11 years; Kevin Korneck, 10 years; Russ Panek - Secretary, 15 yearsand Cory Nellis, 12 years.

Middle row (L to R): George Bauer, 7 years; Kyle Smith, 5 years; Chuck Swenson, 5 years; Colin Lobitz, 11 years,Gary Laing - Training Captain, 10 years; Gene Kostreba, 28 years; Corey Naig and Chris Pflueger, 24 years.

Back row (L to R): Steve Weber, 11 years;Brad Lemm, 5 years, Josh Ricard, 5 years;Casey Jansky, 7 years; Ed Maile, 20 years,Eric Larson, 12 years and Jim Stang, 7 years.

Not Pictured:Jamey Widman, 7 years andKyle Breth, new member

Avon Fire Department



320.845.2195

FSPFreeport Screen

Printing, Inc.



[email protected]


Albany Area Hospital 845-2121

Albany Medical Clinic 845-2157Avon Medical Clinic 356-7602

107 Avon Ave. N

P.O. Box 408

Avon, MN 56310

320.356.2233

Dana Schmainda Kaye Schmaindawww.potspotavon.blogspot.com

Paint Your Own Pottery

HOME

FARM

AUTO

BUSINESS

HEALTH

LIFE

108 Avon Avenue N. Avon, MNwww.schmidtinsuranceagency.com

Phone: 320.356.9440

Fax: 320.356.9442

A g e n c y

422 County Road 50Avon, MN 56310-8661

320-253-1446TOLLFREE:888-452-7711

LOCAL:320-253-1446

DanFelix,

Ins

taller

More than a bankto you!

104 Avon Avenue North | P.O. Box 8Avon, MN 56310-0008

www.avonstatebank.com

320-356-7334 | 800-365-7334 | fax: 320-356-7328MEMBER FDIC

Full service excavating for allresidential/commercial needs

including lakeshore, septicsystems, gravel, topsoil and

demolition.

Dale & Jeff Lange:Retired Firefighters,

proud to have servedand proud to support.

Call for FREE

estimate

211 Stratford St., Avon e-mail: [email protected] 320-267-0440

OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE

Boat Storage & Winterizing

DAHLINSYour Hometown Grocery Store

106 Avon Ave. S, Avon, MN 320-356-7472(1 Block South of Trail Head)

Groceries Fresh Produce Meat

Hours: Mon.-Sat. 8-8, Sun. 8-6

www.allsurfacepros.com320-260-1539

Member of AvonFire Dept

Thank You, Firefighters,for all you do!

Specializing inKitchen & BathRefinishing






Avon Cofn WorksGLENN R. BRIX

320-363-8897 Cell 320-250-5089

13858 365th St.Avon, MN 56310

Handcrafted Cofns atAffordable Prices

www.avoncofnworks.com

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Front row (L to R): Tony Nemmers, Ernest Jensen, John Roelike, Tony Ampe,Charles Ampe, Brian Mathiason, Margaret Rock, Chief Jeremy Glieden,

Andy Holmquist, Bob Dickhoff, Ray Wold, Joe Dickhoff, Darren Braegelman,Chris Tschida, Zach Roelike and Kurt Loe.

Back row (L to R): Carol Kinzel, Dave Bertram, Tonya Weller, Randy Boie,Chad Braegelman, Dave Schmitz, Tony Roelike and Rick Tschida.

Not Pictured: Chris Braegelman, Andy Ritter and Brandon Schmidt.

BELGRADEFire Department

NAPA AUTO PARTS51 Wells Street

Belgrade, MN 56312320-254-8228

Shop: 320-254-8229

NAPA AUTO PARTS

DENNIS BRAEGELMAN

Hours:7:30 am - 5:30 pm

Corey & Krista Lieser408 Washburn Ave. Belgrade, MN

www.belgrademeatcenter.com

The Meat Specialist320-254-8287

BELGRADEMEAT

CENTER

BELGRADE NURSING HOMECENTENNIAL REHAB

CENTENNIAL COURT APARTMENTS Pro Rehab Therapy Rehabilitation Services (In-patient and out-patient) Post operations for sports injuries 24-Hour Licensed Nursing Staff Special diets Activity Programs Adult Day Care

P.O. Box 340Belgrade, MN 56312-0340Located at 103 School St.

Highway 71 South

(320) 254-8215

Ask about our free BBECommunity Ed Balance &Strengthening Program

(Call for employ-ment opportunities,training,and tuition

plans)

Finest in Handcrafted Cabinetry

Steve Walz320-254-3529

walzdesignwoodworks.com

THANK YOUFire-Fighters!

42502 275th St.Belgrade, MN

Hwy. 55 Belgrade, MN 56312

Movies ATM LotterySnacks Gift Cards Pizza

Burgers Tacos SaladsTake & Bake Pizzas

320-254-3204Restaurant

320-254-3108Convenience Store

Broaster ChickenFresh from the Coop

888.330.8482 | myCMCU.orgfacebook.com/myCMCU

Equal Opportunity EmployerFederally Insured

by NCUA

Tues. 9-8 Weds. 9-6 Thurs. 9-4 Fri. 9-5 & Saturdays for special occasions only

Dawn Rupp330 Main Street Belgrade, MN 56312

320-254-0007

24614 US Hwy 71Belgrade, MN

www.bayerbuilt.com

Belgrade Steel Tank Inc.405 Lowery Ave P.O. Box 220

Belgrade, MN 56312320-254-8246

Hair care for the entire family

Wed, Thurs, Fri 8:30- 5:30 p.m.

254-3172Rose Tschida, Owner

516 Washburn AveBelgrade, MN 56312

FASHIONFLAIRBEAUTYSALON

Specialappointmentsavailable

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR

Rick Tschida,owner

Call254-3172

Mickis & Feed CO521 Wells Street

P.O. Box 28

Belgrade, MN 56312

320-254-8294

401 Washburn Ave P.O. Box 250Belgrade, MN 56312

(320) 254-3233

North Fork MutualFire Insurance Company

SUSAN CEBULLA

Manager/Agent

Belgrade Co-op

Association

320-254-8231 or1-800-352-3389

Thank you Firefighters for yourloyal service!

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Top of the Pumper (L to R): Justin Vogel, Joshua Rajewsky, Dustin Gregory, Kern Nelson andDave Bast.

On the step on the pumper (L to R): Jim Fischer, Gary Olson and Nathan Paulson.

On the bottom (L to R): Matt Odgahl-Chief, Loren Solbreken-1st Assistant,Mark Torkelson-2nd Assistant, Todd Trustheim, Daran Solbreken, Mal Heinsius, Tim Lent,Tyler Hansen, Chris Welte, Thor Amundson, Chris Strom, Vern Schroeder and Doug Pastian.

Not pictured:Calvin Hanson, Jon Marchand, Ted Trustheim and Joe Steffensen.

BROOTEN Fire Department

Auto, HomeBusiness, Life, Health

Insurance

Diane M HansonCEO/Agent

PO Box 9Brooten, MN 56316

(320) 346-2214(800) 245-2214

Fax (320) [email protected]

Michelle M. HallsP.O. Box 123 Brooten, MN 56316

(320) 346-4070 (320) 760-4355Fax (320) 346-2237

MichellesAccountables

R.J.S MINI MART Convenience Store Gas/Diesel/24 Hour Pumps Pizza, Deli, Broasted Chicken LP Cylinder Filling Station Live Bait ATM Machine

320-346-2424E Hwy 55 Brooten

FauskeeOil

820 Roe Street

Brooten MN 56316

(320)346-2479

Tank you

Firefighters!

BONANZA VALLEY

STATE BANKPO Box 400 Brooten, MN 56316

320-346-2234 866-346-2234(Fax) 320-346-2237 www.onlinebanking.bvsb.net

Since

1894

Belgrade Co-opAssociation

320-254-8231 or1-800-352-3389

346 Central Ave S

Brooten, MN

320-346-2204

BrootenAuto Parts

HOFMANNTRANSMISSIONHT

48395 State Highway 55

Brooten, MN 56316Phone: 320-346-2251 Email: [email protected]

WindowWell Covers

EscapableEgress

BROOTEN, MN 320-346-2291

Bonanza ValleyLumber, Inc.


www.bayerbuilt.com

Lakeside Foods Inc.

PO Box 430Brooten, MN320-346-2900

Thank you Firefighters for your loyal service!


CENTENNIAL COURT APARTMENTS Pro Rehab Therapy Rehabilitation Services (In-patient and out-patient) Post operations for sports injuries 24-Hour Licensed Nursing Staff

Special diets Activity Programs Adult Day Care

P.O. Box 340Belgrade, MN 56312-0340

Located at 103 School St.Highway 71 South

(320) 254-8215



plans)

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ELROSA Fire Department

Front row (L to R): Matt Bauer, 12 years; Craig Dold, 10 years; Weston Wander, 1 year; Brad Fischer, 22 years; Scott Lenarz, 29 years; Tim Heinze, 19 years;Tim Schaefer, 26 years; Ron Boogaard, 23 years; Kevin Wesbur, 3 years; John Speldrich, 29 years; Kris Winter, 23 years and Jim Derichs, 34 years.

Back row (L to R): Gary Deters, 22 years; Tommy Borgerding, 1 year; Megan Welle, 1 year; Jason Heinen, 5 years; Eric Lieser, 5 years; Jordon Deters, 7 yearsand Paul Kampsen, 7 years.

Not pictured: Brandon Deters, 7 years; Mark Bayer, 38 years; Jerry Imdieke, 29 years; Jim Walz, 9 years.

Elrosa, MN

320-697-1033

Open Tuesday-Sunday

11 a.m. to Close

Corey & Krista Lieser408 Washburn Ave. Belgrade, MN

www.belgrademeatcenter.com

The Meat Specialist320-254-8287

BELGRADEMEAT

CENTER

ELROSA

GRAIN & FEED

320-697-5515

TIM SCHAEFER - MANAGER

ELROSA, MN

Elrosa, MN

Bayer Gas& Grocery, Inc.

Hwy. 71320-697-5543

406 - 3rd Ave.320-697-5571


320-254-8231 or1-800-352-3389

BUCKYSBAR

Elrosa320-697-5616

Monday-Friday Lunch Specials

KLS Implement, Inc.AGCO White Hesston

Patz Barn Equipment Gehl

Ofce: 320-697-5544 Elrosa, MN 56325

115 State St., Box 14 Elrosa, MN

320-697-5625Cell 320-250-4527SCOTTLENARZ-OWNER

Scooters TruckingMARY OLMSCHEID AGENCY

103 State Street P.O. Box 160Elrosa, MN 56325

697-5595 (800) 778-6839 Toll Free

1062 S. Main StreetSauk Centre, MN 56378

352-5267 (877) 352-5267 Toll Free

Mary OlmscheidID #35402


www.bayerbuilt.com


CENTENNIAL COURT APARTMENTS Pro Rehab Therapy Rehabilitation Services

(In-patient and out-patient) Post operations for sports injuries 24-Hour Licensed Nursing Staff Special diets Activity Programs Adult Day Care

P.O. Box 340Belgrade, MN 56312-0340Located at 103 School St.

Highway 71 South

(320) 254-8215



plans)

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Front Row (L to R): Adam Hoppe, Gary Pirkl, Sammy Kramer, Natascha Hennen-AssistantChief, Loren Goebel, Scott Blais and Jason Hoppe-Assistant Chief.

Back (L to R): Dean Jungles-Chief, Phil Wiechmann, John Gilk, Andy Grieve, BryanScherping, Jamie Englemeyer, Larry Hoeschen, Gopher Meyer and Kurt Ritter.

Not pictured:Steve Notch, Scott Hoeschen, Noah VanBeck, Wayne Revering,Chris Williams, Jeff Ettel, Corey Oevermann, Wes David and Gary Schmit.

FREEPORT Fire Department

Safety First...Always!!



320.845.2195

29033 County Road 17 Freeport, MN 56331 Fax: (320) 836-2050

John Arnzen

(320) 836-22841-888-276-1751

We Feature Quality Andersen Windows & Doors.

www.strosalumber.com

Atkinson Well& Pump Ltd

Long Distance: 1-800-450-2597

Rodney Atkinson

24 HOUR SERVICELocal 320-836-2597

License #2114

Fax: 320-836-2004Box 185Freeport, MN 56331

Thank You

Stay Safe!

Firefighters!

ALL

STARS

SPORTSBAR

&GRILL

On Sale Off Sale Catering

29001 Co. Rd. 17 320-836-2154St. Rosa, MN

Mike & Beth Arnzen, Owners

320-836-2284 888-276-1751

www.strosalumber.com

29033 County Road 17 Freeport, MN 56331

CONSTRUCTION, INC.AGRICULTURE COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL

John or Bob Arnzen

Commercial Exchange CorporationInsurance Services

Fritz Hoeschen, AgentP.O. BOX 176 FREEPORT, MN

320-836-2161

446 Industrial DriveP.O. Box 7

Freeport, MN 56331-0007

(320) 836-2145Fax: (320) 836-2200

Famo Feeds, Inc.1-800-450-2145

www.famofeeds.com

Customer ServiceIs Our Priority.

Freeport New Munich Melrose Greenwald

www.freeportstatebank.comMEMBER FDIC

FSPFreeport Screen

Printing, Inc.



[email protected]

Freeport, MN 56331

320-836-2177

Floor Covering

Lumber Company, Inc.

New Homes Remodeling Ag BuildingsRoofing, Windows, Siding, Doors, Insulation

FREEEstimates

YourSatisfaction IsGuaranteed!

Freeport MN 320-836-2135or888-294-8686

Toll Free

208 7th St. SW Freeport320-836-2550 888-325-1485






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Pat MeierDeputy Chief

38 Years

Dylan RisbergTraining Officer

11 Years

Kelly KobernuszSafety Officer

9 Years

Kyle Pundsack4 Years

Keith HommerdingChief

23 Years

Doug Legatt9 Years

Matt Philippi4 Years

Bruce GeradsTruck Officer

18 Years

Laurie Fiedler9 Years

Dorine RauschMedical Officer

16 Years

Melvin Breth7 Years

Molly Sobania3 Years

Amber SeifermannNew Member

Dan GeradsTraining Officer

15 Years

Tim Winter7 Years

Steve Horvath3 Years

Davis MickelsonNew Member

Dave Yurczyk15 Years

Chad Panek6 Years

Brandon Cottrell3 Years

Adam LaneNew Member

Jim Stang1 Year

Adam AchmannNew Member

Tony StalbergerEquipment Officer

6 Years

HOLDINGFORD Fire DepartmentAn Ounce of

Prevention is Worth

a Pound of Cure!

Mercury Evinrude Johnson Yamaha MotorsAlumacraft Boats Weeres Pontoons

Roll-A Dock Docks & Lifts EZ Loader Shorelandr and Sled Bed Trailers

Polaris and Arctic Cat SnowmobilesPolaris ATVs and Rangers

Holdingford, MN

320-746-2165www.jimssnowmobileandmarine.com

420 Cty. Road 50 Avon, MN 56310

320.356.7377 Fax: 320.356.7362

www.amerigas.com

HOME

FARM

AUTO

BUSINESS

HEALTH

LIFE

108 Avon Avenue N. Avon, MNwww.schmidtinsuranceagency.com

Phone: 320.356.9440

Fax: 320.356.9442

A g e n c y



by NCUA

www.holdingfordmn.us 320-746-2264

HOLDINGFORD

MUNICIPALLIQUOR

CLIPANDSAVE

$

100

off

Limit 1 per transaction. Exp. 7/31/15

(18 Pack or larger/One liter or larger)

Your Favorite Beverage

Thank you foryour great service.

Always comehome safe!



320.845.2195


Albany Area Hospital 845-2121Albany Medical Clinic 845-2157Avon Medical Clinic 356-7602

Recycling Today for aBetter Tomorrow!

Gary & Jordy Opatz, Owners

320-746-2819

800-510-2819www.opatzmetalsinc.com

We have DumpstersAvailable!

THANK YOUfor your dedication!

Box 97, Main Street Holdingford

Rosanne & Mary 320-746-2962

HOURS:Tues. & Fri. 8-5

Wed. & Thurs. 8-8

Sat. 7-Noon

DOUG LEGATT 320-250-2855

Serving All ofMinnesota

MOVING &STORAGE

PROUD TO SERVE AND PROUD TO SUPPORT the HOLDINGFORD FIRE DEPARTMENT

Stearns Bank Albany

(320) 845-2151 Member FDIC.Stearns Bank Holdingford NA

(320) 746-2261

We salute all the local fire fighters.






Gary & Vicki Gerads

P.O. Box 104Holdingford, MN 56340

320-746-2926320-836-2517

Daniel Fiedler, AgentLocated in Stearns Bank, Holdingford

Phone (320) 746-2938 Fax (320) 746-2263E-mail: [email protected]

INSURANCE SERVICES

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PHOTO BY RANDY OLSONJim Derichs is treasurer and a long-time member of the Elrosa FireDepartment who signed on to be a fireman in 1980.

Serviceto his community

Melrose FirefighterAaron Schmitz

Age: 39

Job/Profession: General Manager Burger King.

Hobbies: Bonfires/grilling with family andfriends, firefighting, fishing and watchingmovies with the family.

How long have you been on the department?I have been on the Melrose Fire Department for13 years.

What made you decide to join the firedepartment? I decided to join because of 9/11and watching all those guys be heros, helpingeveryone at Ground Zero, and I had a friendwhose dad passed away at the Noahs Ark fire.

What is the most challenging aspect ofbeing a fire fighter? The challenging aspectis knowing you are going to a bad situationand knowing the victims or any call involvingchildren.

What do you enjoy most about being a firefighter? What I enjoy most is knowing we arehelping someone when they really need it andgiving back to the community and the bondyou make with all the brothers and sisters in thefire service.

Q

&A

Belgrade FirefighterRick Tschida

Age: 64

Profession: Electrician

Hobbies: Spending time with our grandchildren,traveling and going on trips with my wife, Rose.

How long have you been on the department?Since 1976

What made you decide to join? I had started abusiness in Belgrade and wanted to give back to

the community.

What is the most challenging aspect of beinga fireman? It brings a unique level of physicaland mental stress. You have to prepare yourselffor every call and when you get to the scene.

Do you have a specific duty? No

What do you enjoy most about being afireman? The adrenaline still rushes whenyoure on a call, as you get anxious to wantto help whoever is in need. Theres a specialsatisfaction in serving your neighbors and yourcommunity.

Elrosa FirefighterGary Deters

Age: 54

Profession: Mechanic at KLS Equipment inElrosa

Hobbies: Hunting, fishing, camping, spendingtime with grandkids.

How long have you been on the department?22 years

What made you decide to join? The fire chiefat the time I moved to Elrosa, John Olmscheid,asked me to join. Living in town I see it as myduty.

What is the most challenging aspect of beinga fireman? When the pagers go off, firemenhave to respond immediately, any time of theday or night in any weather condition.

Do you have a specific duty? As Fire Chief, Ihelp keep the department running smoothlythrough meetings, trainings and fire and rescuecalls.

What do you enjoy most about being afireman? At the end of the day, I can say wehelped the community when they needed it themost.

by Randy Olson

Jim Derichs was barely out of high school when he took the phrase serviceto your neighbor to heart. Derichs, after graduating from Belgrade High School in 1979, became amember of the Elrosa Fire Department in January 1980. He is also one of 18 firstresponders on the department that has 23 total members. In 1984, he was elected treasurer of the department and has held thatposition ever since. Theyve asked me to keep doing it every two years. I dont mind it. I mustbe doing it right, he said while hovering over paperwork on a random Mondaynight in September. Derichs father, Harold, who passed away in 1987, was also a member of thedepartment, although they didnt serve at the same time. Its natural for us to want to follow in our fathers footsteps. Theres so

much pride to be on the department. As a volunteer, you dont do it for money. Fire department members receive a small payment towards a retirementaccount. While some area small town departments are able to give smallamounts of regular compensation for fire calls, Elrosa is too small to support that. We serve on the department because our neighbors need it. Its just whatwe do, he said. Derichs has seen changes through the years as a member of thedepartment. Shortly after he joined, a new fire hall was built along Highway 71 inthe early 1980s and then expanded in 2003. The western-most stall to the fire hallwas the original fire hall built in the 1950s after the department was founded in1954. Derichs has served under four fire chiefs: Lee Breitbach (1979 to 1985),John Olmscheid (1985 to 2003), Tim Heinze (2003 to 2007) and Gary Deters (2007to present). Other big changes Derichs has seen in his time as a fireman revolvearound training requirements, the cost of equipment and different forms ofcommunication. While walking through the fire halls truck hangar, fire suits hanging inlockers cover nearly the entire length of the west wall. An entire modern fire suitcosts $4,000 according to Derichs. While new fire trucks cost over $300,000, Derichs said that Elrosa has beenfortunate to have always found quality used trucks that cost less than half thatamount. Our water pumper is from St. Joseph. We got a good deal on it, and it onlyhas about 18,000 miles. Its a 1990s model, but to us its new, he said. We dont need new equipment. We just need trucks that are reliable. Prior to Derichs time on the department, a makeshift alert system was setup for the original department members, where someone would call the barsor the elevator to report a fire. At those locations, a worker would push a buttonand sound the siren. Three blasts would signal a country fire, and six would signala city fire. In the 1960s, CB (Citizens Band) radio was used by all department membersin their personal vehicles.

Finally in 1987, modern two-way radios were purchased by the departmentthat not only allowed for efficient communication in Elrosa but also with nearbytowns. During Olmscheids time as fire chief, the 9-1-1 service was introduced torural areas, and all department members got pagers in the early 1990s. It was anexpensive change but one Elrosa was able to handle.Today modern 800-mHZradios are used by all departments in Stearns County. Derichs figured in recent years the Elrosa Fire Department has gottenaround 20 calls a year between the cities of Elrosa and Spring Hill, which is inthe Elrosa fire department coverage area. The department also covers all of LakeGeorge township plus portions of Getty, Spring Hill and North Fork townships. We get good support from the townships. They understand whatsneeded to keep the department running smoothly, said Derichs.

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ON THE FIRETRUCK (L to R): Andy Brinkman, Shawn Saarela,David Wright, Casey Pesta, Pete Nelson, Kyle Bodle,Dan Laumeyer, Brandon Hudalla, Kevin Houdek andOtis Ostendorf.

In fire truck (L to R): Jim Kreemer, Tom Pestaand Keith Petrie.

In front of fire truck (L to R): Chris Haasser,Pete Haugen, Johnny Saarela, Jeremy Haugen,

Joe Elmes and John Ecker.

Not Pictured: Kelly Hawkinson,Cubby Lemke, and Dan Warner.

Long Prairie Fire Department

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Long PrairieMcDonalds

306 Lake St SLong Prairie, MN 56347

www.mnminnesota.com/36672(320) 732-1006

Also visit us in:Anoka, St. Francis, Elk RiverElk River Wal-Mart, Rogers,

Big Lake, Becker

Thank You For Your Service!

Long Prairie Machinery, Inc.

19612 US 71, Long Prairie, MN 56347

Phone: 320-732-3715

Cell: 320-760-7337

GARY SCHNEEKLOTHPresident

Email: [email protected]

Prairie View 400Apartments

410 4th Avenue SouthLong Prairie, MN 320-732-6940 EHO

HEATING season is coming. Let us keep you warm.We pay your heat bill! Apply now. Spacious onebedroom apartments, elevator access, on site

laundry, mail service, close to downtown.

Elrosa Long Prairie Glenwood HoffmanStarbuck Cyrus Lowry

Agronomy - Energy - Grain Marketing

FREEEstimates!

www.philipsrepairables.com

Philips

COLLISION CENTER LLCREPAIRABLES &

FULL BODY SHOP Insurance Work Deer Hits Glass Repair

PHILIP STUEVEOWNER

320-732-3600or

800-659-7102

17792 US Hwy 71Long Prairie, MN

Just South of Midway Gas

Custom Framework Collision Repair

5 CourtesyCars On-Site!

810 1st St S,Long Prairie, MN 56347

(320) 732-6163

LONG PRAIRIEPLUMBING & HEATING120 Lake Street, P.O. Box 66Long Prairie, MN 56347Phone: 320-732-2815

STEVE SIGLEHome: 320-732-6520

Master #05873PM

A Degree Above the Competition

PETE NELSONHome: 320-732-7115

Master #05924PM

www.lennoxdealer.com/lpplumbing

Vehicle & TrailerSales and RepairsH

ILLIG

AUTOCENTERHwy. 71 S. Long Prairie, MN 56347

320-732-6161See Our Inventory at www.hillig.com

Central

Bi-Products

P.O. Box 359Long Prairie, MN 56347

Bus: (320) 732-2819Fax: (320) 732-2148

HART TRAILER SALES, INC.SALES & SERVICE

22783 US 71Long Prairie, MN 56347

1-800-247-0687

Your Family RV Center Since 1957www.hartrv.com [email protected]

P.O. Box 148 Long Prairie, MN 56347

320-732-2171

LONG PRAIRIE PACKING CO.

1104 4th Ave. NE

Long Prairie, MN 56347

1-888-563-2700

320-732-3516

Sheila Towle

Where life begins again!

Now Offering Memory Care

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Members of the Melrose Fire Department include (L to R): Joe Woeste, Shawn Waldvogel, Assistant Chief Tom Budde,Joe Finken, Chief Jeremy Kraemer, Leon Feldewerd, Dakota Massmann, Sue Feldewerd, Aaron Schmitz, Nathan Hiltner, Chris Schneider,Craig Maus, Kelly Krutchen, Loren Pundsack, Ben Ellering, Troy Tomford, Ben Imdieke, Bunker Hill, Luke Blonigen, Corey Bueckers,Aaron Goebel, Nathan Primus, and Assistant Chief Rick Berens.

Not pictured:Jerry Hartsworm, Adam Schmidt and Carl Worms.

MELROSE Fire DepartmentAlways Ready to Protect and Serve!

Residential Commercial Farm Pickup Demolition 100% Recycling

1-877-352-287639864 South Hwy. 71 Sauk Centre, MN www.bcstrash.com

Certified

QUALITY AUTOMOTIVE & COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS Since 1988

*WE DO

SPRAYON

BEDLINERS!

Ph: 320-256-5040

126 Country Club RdSouth off I-94, Melrose

World

Leaders in

Automotive

Finishes

203 Main Street E., Suite A Melrose, MN320.256.4267 www.midwest-dental.com/melrose

Dr. Ernest A. Hedglin, DDS Dr. Kathryn Kramer, DDS

105 E MAINST MELROSE320-256-4444

For Your Meat, Produce and Grocery Needs!Customer Service

Is Our Priority.



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Thank you firefighters for your service!

Paul & Stacy Schiffler305 Main Street East Melrose

320-256-5130S49-1B-MT

Melrose Ag Services, LLCServing Farmers Better

(320) 256-4615 or 1-800-892-5219

Seed, FertilizerFarm Chemicals

& CustomApplication

LUMBER CO. INC.826 County Rd. 13, Melrose, MN 56352

Phone: 320-256-4275






Jim Schulzetenberg320-256-3575

Jims Electric ServiceGreenwald, MN

SEE US FOR ALL YOUR WIRING NEEDS!

FarmResidentialCommercialIndustrial

GROVEMUTUALINSURANCECOMPANY

Meire Grove, MN 320-987-3646

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NEWMUNICH

NewMunich

Fire&Rescue

Fire DepartmentFire Department

Front (L to R): Karen Timp,Cathy Schwieters, Jami Olson,Nichole LeClaire (Secretary) andEric Turbin.

Back (L to R): James Froelich,Kurt Ritter (1st Assistant Chief),Al Fiedler (Chief), Rick Schwieters,

Justin Boecker (Training Officer),Dan Schwieters (Training Officer),Mike Sand (2nd Assistant Chief) andMatt Heinen.

Not pictured:Jim Hoppe,Mike Waterbury, Bryan Brickweg andTom Newman.

ECKER FEEDSERVICE

250 Main StreetNew Munich, MN

320-837-5249 877-619-0581

New Munich

HOFBRAU BAR & GRILLNew Munich, MN 320-837-5211

Watch for

more details

closer to the

event!

OktoberfestSaturday, October 25th

Prizes awarded

German Beers Available


320-254-8231 or1-800-352-3389

NEWMUNICHMEATSINC.501 Main Street New Munich

320-837-5214 320-256-4436

Custom Slaughter USDA Inspected 1/2 Hog-Whole Hogs 1/4 Beef Over-the-Counter

SalesGarry Kuhlmann

Hours:Mon.-Fri.7:30-5:00

Sat.8:00-Noon

Customer ServiceIs Our Priority.



FSPFreeport Screen

Printing, Inc.



[email protected]

440 Main Street320-837-5857

New MunichAuto Body

PEPSPORK29769 325th Ave

Melrose, MN

(320) 987-3368

R-WAY PUMPING

201 First Ave ENew Munich, MN

320-837-5444

CUSTOM MANURE APPLICATION

Liquid Waste Collection & Disposal

NEW MUNICH 320-837-5454

ThankYoufor YourDedication

Now visit us on the web at:

www.wormsreadymix.com

New Munich Sauk Centre Long Prairie 320-732-6452320-837-5288

320-256-4638

320-352-2841






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OsakisFire&Rescue

Travis Middendorf, 5 years;Craig Schultz - Secretery, 7 years;

Craig Dropik, 5 years;Lenny Boogaard, 20 years;

Chad Mathews -1st Assistant Chief,22 years;

Adam Trisco, 2 years;Dale Niehaus, 13 years;

Jon Backes - Fire Chief,16 years;Dirk Hagedon - Treasurer, 5 years;

Matt Kral, 4 years;Kyle Kostrzewski -

Training Officer,4 years;Kenny Ferris, 18 years;

Jim Anitzberger, 14 years;Brian Ferris, 5 years;

Tony VanAcker, 2 years;Mark Pomerleau -

2nd Assistant Chief,23 years;Justin Dahlheimer, 2 years;

Ryan Larson, 9 yearsand Ray Euerle, 23 years.

Call Punky:Home: (320) 859-3084

Cell Phone:(320) 766-7042

We Salute the Fire &Rescue Teams!

All Types ofBackhoe

Work

Sand & Gravel Black Dirt Water Lines

Basement Excavation

Footing Sewers

DIDIER EXCAVATING LLC

2 miles w.of Osakis on Co.Rd.82, 1 mile no.on gravel, 1/2 mile west.

EricksonsP E T T I N G Z O O

11890 Hope Road, Osakis, MN

(320)762-0184Cell320-491-3578

www.ericksonspettingzoo.com

FALL FAMILY FUN...Every Weekend Until Halloween!

Pumpkins Maze Animals Playgrounds

MARKS WELDINGAluminum Cast Iron Stainless Portable Service Farm EquipmentDocks Fish House Frames Shearing Bending Custom Milling andMachining Steel Sales Large Supply of Bolts, Pulleys, Sprockets, Etc.

842 Co. Rd. 3 SE Osakis, MN 56360 320-859-2803Email: [email protected]

www.marksweldinginc.com

InsuranceFor All Your Insurance Needs

320.859.5531 E-mail: [email protected] Central Avenue Osakis, MN 56360

Pat Marthaler - Owner

5211 State Hwy. 27 S.E.Osakis, MN 56360

320-859-1887

FIRST In Service - FIRST In Value

Certified Technicians

Featuring: Alignments Computer Diagnosis

DOT Inspection Wheels

Complete Auto Repair & Maintenance

Pre-need Planning Burial/CremationPhone: 320-859-2118P.O. Box 340

Church/Chapel Service Visitation/Viewing Options

101 Nokomis St. W.Osakis, Mn 56360

Dana D. Hetland, DirectorRetired member of Osakis Fire Department - 25 years of service

Angie Williamson,Registered Dietitian

st. cloud | osakis320.433.0383952.484.0841

Nutrition Coaching | Metabolic Testing |Food Sensitivity TestingMeal Planning | Individual Grocery Shopping Tours

[email protected]



by NCUA

P.O. Box N. Osakis, MN 56360

320-859-2148 1-888-244-4918

S A L E S & S E R V I C E

Larrys T.V.THANK YOU, FIREFIGHTERS!

209 Central Ave., Box 137 Osakis, MN 56360320-859-4621

l

Like Us On Facebook

Thank You for All Your Hard Work and Dedication!

CELL: 320-766-3094

R & J SEPTIC

PHONE: 320-732-3607 320-859-5922

DOUG REPP,Owner

CameraInspectionof Lines

Portable Toilet RentalThawing, Rotary & HighPressure Drain Cleaning

See us for your Lake Home Financing

The First National Bankof Osakis

Serving this Great Area Since 1903

8Phone 320-859-2101

Telebanc 320-859-5566

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Steve Moritz1st Assistant Chief

20 Years

Dave MoritzSecretary/Treasurer

13 Years

John EganChief

21 Years

Bruce Westbrock19 Years

Ronnie Moritz2nd Assistant Chief

9 Years

Keith Polipnick19 Years

Bryon Friedrichs21 Years

Don John20 Years

Dave Deters21 Years

Brad Kirckof19 Years

Mark Roberg25 Years

Ted Spanier29 Years

Mike Sunderman29 Years

Bill Berg25 Years

Mark Sprengeler17 Years

Ben Clink3 Years

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Home Office Madison, WI 53783

American Family Insurance Company

American Family Mutual Insurance

Company and its Subsidiaries

'.

Proudly serving the insuranceneeds of Sauk Centrefor 19 years.Were here to help you wil all of yourinsurance needs.

Tim Kampsen Agency, Inc.501 Main St S

Sauk Centre, MN 56378-0043(320) 352-6115

[email protected]

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610 Main Street SouthSauk Centre, MN

320-352-6101

www.meyersphotographystudio.com

Residential Commercial Farm Pickup Demolition 100% Recycling

1-877-352-287639864 South Hwy. 71 Sauk Centre, MN www.bcstrash.com

1180 Sinclair Lewis Avenue Sauk Centre, MNOffice: 320-351-4100 Fax: 320-351-4115

Plumbing InstallationCustom Sheet Metal

New Construction & Remodeling

David Weber

Cell: 320-290-0160Lic. #MR057710

AIR CONDITIONINGCEN

TRALHEATING&

S E R V I C E , I N C .

Authorized Skidoo, Seadoo & Can-Am Dealer

43164 Co. Rd. 112North Hwy. 71

Sauk Centre, MN 56378

www.centre-sports.com

320.351.SNOW (7669)

Snowmobiles, ATVs, Personal Watercraft & Motorcycles

EaglesHealing

Nest

Promises Made...Promises Kept

310 Highway 71 N Unit 881Sauk Centre, MN 320-351-6201

[email protected] www.eagleshealingnest.com

Giving Our Vets a Place to Call HomeWith the Same Kindness Extended to Us

When We Called Sauk Centre Home.

Schaefers Market

Owners: Chris & Lisa Lawinger411 Sinclair Lewis Avenue Sauk Centre, MN

320-352-6490

FULLSERVICEMEATCOUNTER CUSTOMBUTCHERING

PROCESSINGAVAILABLE

320-352-5268

A Division of Schurman Farms & Grain

We Have Everything from

Excavating to Your Final Landscaping

and Sod/Seeding Needs!

CERTIFIED

SEPTIC SYSTEMS

Design Installation & Repair

Call For AFREE

Estimate

Thankyou for

yourService

MINNESOTAN A T I O N A L B A N K

SAUK CENTRE LONG PRAIRIE PELICAN RAPIDS

MINNESOTA VALUES FINANCIAL EXPERTISE

Member FDICwww.mn-bank.com

Located 10 Mi. No. of Brooten on Co. Rd18 or 7 Mi. So. of Sauk Centre on Hwy. 71,

then 5 Mi. W. on Co. R. 22.

320-352-2683

Family RestaurantNightly Specials

ReceptionHall

withseating

capacityupto350

PADUA

PUB

FRIEDRICHS TIRE & OILSAUK CENTRE

352-5418 OR 352-3612

AFTER HOURS: 351-8995or351-8625

BULK FUEL DELIVERY320-352-5231 Email: [email protected]

850 South Main Street

Sauk Centre, MN 56378

320-352-1332

We Salute our AreaFireghters!

Lic #20230001

Ron MoritzConstruction, LLC

Sauk Centre, MN

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Andrew Rousslange5 Years

Adam Moritz5 Years

Jamie Kleinschmidt9 Years

Andrea Kerfeld

4 Years

Wayne Senst1 Year

Joe Fuechtmann3 Years

Chris Blank5 Years

Matt Wessel5 Years

Scott Kowski13 Years Jeff Bromenshenkel13 Years

Derek Essler

4 Years

Chuck Moritz1 Year

Brad Odegard1 Year

Bill Friedrichs

5 Years

Photos Courtesy of:Meyers Photography Studio, Inc.

610 Main St. S. Sauk Centre320-352-6101

For Your Meat, Produce, Grocery & Pharmacy Needs!

214 12th Street Sauk Centre 320-352-5990

1131 Sinclair Lewis Avenue Sauk Centre, MN

www.std-iron.com (320) 352-6525

New Construction SidingRoofing AdditionsSeamless Gutters320-491-6205

Sean KellyCONSTRUCTION, LLC

Get Your Mind Out

of Your Gutters!

Sauk Centre, MN Lic.#BC385055GAF certified installer

SRoger 320-352-6677Craig 320-761-2847

Lic. #BC646827

730 12th St. S.Sauk Centre, MN

Aaron Lahr

ConstructionInc.

38354 US Hwy. 71 S.Sauk Centre, MN 56378

H: 320-352-3390C: 320-293-9087Lic. #BC630398

NEWHOMES HOUSINGADDITIONS RE-ROOFING

ALLTYPESOFCONCRETE ICF BASEMENTS

AGBUILDINGS SIDING DECKS

1-800-260-7403

DanWelle.com

We SaluteOur Firemen!

BOB RITTERASE-MACS Certified

CountrysideService

45926 430th StreetSauk Centre, MN 56378 Phone: 320-352-5143

Auto Repair & Service

MIDSTATE ELECTRIC

MOTOR SERVICEElectric Motor Sales Generator ServiceBaldor Distributor

Quint Swedenburg320.352.3344 800.716.6839

Located at:1613 Sinclair Lewis Ave.Sauk Centre, MN 56378

Thank You For All Your Hard Work and Dedication!Thank You For All Your Hard Work and Dedication!

KLC Farms37089 395th AveSauk Centre, MN

CustomRoasted Soybeans

FOR SALE

940 Commerce Rd.Long Prairie, MN 56347

320.732.6195

West Highway 52Sauk Centre, MN 56378

320.352.5261

YOUR COMPLETE

FARM & HOME STORE

Central MinnesotaFinishing, Inc.

441 Lincoln LoopSauk Centre, MN 56378

METAL FINISHING

BOB PETERSON - 320-352-5747FAX: 320-352-5743 CELL: 1-320-293-2005

Custom Liquid

Manure Application

DIRECT INJECTION

Owner/Operator References Available

JERRY LOXTERCAMP

320.298.0036800 Beltline Road Sauk Centre 877.751.9663


Stop and See Our Selection Center

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Front (L to R): Lynn Peterson, Bernie Bryce, Chris Bryce, Patrick Pfeninger, Joe Macho,Chief Tom Pfeninger, Steven Koppen, Dave Tauber, Jr. and Kyle Magnuson.

Back (L to R): Cody Gulbranson, Andrew Bryce, Larry Gaffaney, Randy Rost,Brent Werven, Jim Walker, Pat Douvier, Joe Walker, Dave Tauber and Ryan Gerdes.

Not pictured: Chad Gerdes, Matt Bryce, Jim Pfeninger and Kyle Reents.

Villard Fire Department

114 Washington Street

Westport, MN 56385

320.554.2243

Gierke Farms, LLC

Vinyl WindowReplacement

Screen Repair Fogged

Thermo UnitReplacement Table Tops

Commercial

Doors andWindows Mirrors

Cabinet Glass Tractor Cab

GlassReplacement

Custom ShowerDoors

Your Total Glass Service15803 135thSt. Hwy. 28 Villard, MN 56385

Windshield

Replacement

andChip

Repair

FIRST RATE

GLASSINC.

1-866-GO-FIRSTCall Us For All Your Glass Service Needs

Voice: 320-554-2255 Fax: 320-554-6977

Country

BoysConstructionNew Construction Remodeling Roofng

Lic. #20470506

Mahew Douvier & Randy Rost16666 130

thAve

Villard, MN 56385Home (320) 554-7118

Cell (320)815-9723

Eagle Bank~Seeing You Into the Future

Glenwood

Villard

Elbow Lake

Wendell

Member

FCIC

PfeningerTruckingVillard, MN

320-554-2411

Villard ImplementTanks Appliance

671 Lincoln Ave Villard, MN

320-554-3101

W a l k e rP l u m b i n g

LICENSED BONDED INSUREDLic. #61280-PM

320.554.6601 320.766.0341

P.O.Box 134 Villard, MN 56385

JOE WALKER

HEATING & SEWER SERVICE 13209 100th Ave. Villard, MN 320-352-3894

Thank You!For all you do to keep our

communities safe!

- Paul & Stephanie Fiedler

Massman Automation Designs, LLCPO Box 84

Villard, MN 56385In Memory of Matt Chan

Pope County Co-Op in Villard

Where the Customer is Company1-800-632-4220 1-320-554-2211

600 Washington Ave Villard, MN 56385

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Do Your Part... Many Fires arePREVENTABLE!

Q

&A

Freeport FirefighterLoren Goebel

Age: 42

Job/Profession: Laborer

Hobbies: Golfing, playing softball and running

How long have you been on the department?10 years

What made you decide to join the firedepartment? It gave me the opportunity toserve the community.

What is the most challenging aspect of beinga fireman? Responding to calls when youknow the people.

Do you have a specific duty on thedepartment?I am the secretary, but on scenewe are all trained to do all tasks needed.

What do you enjoy most about being afiremen? Having a second family and knowingafter a run that you made a difference.

Holdingford FirefighterDorine Rausch

Age:54

Job/Profession: LPN at Albany Hospital &Medical Center for 22 years.

Hobbies:Camping, biking and growing flowers

How long have you been on the department?I have been on the HFD for 16 yrs.

What made you decide to join the firedepartment? I enjoy helping people andgetting more involved with our community.

What is the most challenging aspect of beinga fire fighter? Being the first female on thedepartment. I felt I needed to prove myself. ButI had a lot of support ! (Thanks, guys) Not onlyto some of the guys on the department, but tosome of the people in our community.

Do you have a specific duty on thedepartment? I am the Medical Officer, EMT andI do a lot of the day-to-day paper work.

What do you enjoy most about being a firefighter? The excitement of the pager goingoff. You never know where or what it will be.Dont get me wrong, I dont want bad thingsto happen to people in our community. But ifit does, I want to help!! Also the brother andsisterhood we have in our department. We aregrowing in members and training. It is fun tolearn and grow as a department.

Sauk Centre FirefighterJamie Kleinschmidt

Age: 34Job/Profession: Owner of KleinschmidtPlumbing, Heating & ACHow long have you been on the department?9 yearsWhat made you decide to join the firedepartment?I just grew up around it. My dad was on thefire department and we were always downat the fire hall. It grows on you, and you havethe opportunity to help people. When the

opportunity came up I took it.What is the most challenging aspect of beinga fire fighter? Probably dealing with some ofthe things you come across and seeing peoplein bad situations and trying to help get themthrough it.What do you enjoy most about being a firefighter? The group of guys, the department,the pride of helping the community. There are29 other guys thatll do anythingfor you at anytime. The camaraderie.

REAL ESTATE FARM ANTIQUES HOUSEHOLD

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Your Satisfaction is our #1 Priority

H: (320) 845-4612 C: (320) 250-2108

18909 County Road 54 Albany, MN 56307

www.midwestauctions.com

Dean Mitchell

Lic# 7304003

HONOR OUR FALLENThe Minnesota Fire Service honors its Fallen Firefighters the last Sundayin September each year at the Fallen Firefighter Memorial on the State

Capital Grounds. Since 1881, 211 Minnesota firefighters have died in theline of duty. Their names have been inscribed on columns throughoutthe memorial, located on the south side of the State Capitol grounds.There are names of firefighters from central Minnesota inscribed on

the memorial. The communities of Sauk Centre, Melrose and St Cloudare among those who have lost firefighters in the line of duty. Please

remember the fire services fallen, not only from Minnesota, but all thathave perished from across the United States.

A small percentage of calls are for actual fires, as most are for rescues.We have many elderly people living in our towns, so most calls are formedical attention, he said. Support from the city and nearby rural residents remains as strong asever, according to Derichs. We can manage with just one big fundraiser every year, our fall steakfry. Its always well-attended, even though it takes place during harvest time.Many familes order take-outs. Our best steak frys seem to be when it rainedthat same day. Other support comes from equipment grants. Derichs recruits helpfrom Neil Meierhofer, a member of the Belgrade Fire Department.At 23 members, Derichs admits the department could use more members. Training requirements are a huge reason why its difficult to get newmembers. They need 150 hours of training to start out. Once they get on,generally the pride kicks in right away and the training doesnt appear assubstantial as it initially does. Serving on a small town fire department is a far cry from being in atown like Richmond or Cold Spring. If you leave your pager on, youll hear calls in those towns almostonce a day. Here we get just one or two calls a month. Theres no nearbyrailroad and no lakes that need special rescue equipment, he added.Derichs recalls while growing up that the power often went out in Elrosa,which created other work for the fire department. One time we were at a friends who used an oil burner to keep thehouse warm. When the power went out, the firemen started the gas pumpto the fire halls cistern and hauled water to homes. I thought it was for bathsand kept thinking why would people take baths in cold water? but later Ilearned it was simply to flush toilets. It was common to be without power fortwo or three days at a time.

The State of Minnesota has 714 registered fire departments. WhileElrosa may be one of the smaller departments of that group, it doesnt holda back seat to anyone in terms of pride or willingness to do whats neededto help neighbors in their time of need. Mentally it can be tough at times responding to calls, especially thebig fires or car accidents. Luckily they are few and far between. Every call stillgets your heart racing. You never know what could happen when you geton the scene. We work together like one big family and do our best to makethings better when people need us the most, Derichs concluded.

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