Local Heroes 2016

honoring our

LOCAL HEROES

2016 Home Improvement & Real Estate Guide Celebrating Area Fire

CONTRACTORS | REALTORS | LAWN SERVICES & GARDEN Departments, EMTs, & Law Enforcement IDEAS | ADVICE & MORE!

2016 SPECIAL SECTION SECTION SPECIAL

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Family Optical Dr. Tammy Hersch & Dr. Eryn Caudill 1420 North Ave., Suite 1, Spearfish, 642-0387 Farmers Insurance Stephanie Lee 807 10th Ave., Belle Fourche, 723-2046 First Gold Hotel & Gaming 270 Main St., Deadwood, 578-9777 First National Bank 197 Glendale Drive, Lead, 584-2622 Frontier Glass of Belle Fourche 19048 US Hwy 85, Belle Fourche, 892-2052 The Glass Shop 436 E Colorado Blvd, Spearfish, 642-3872

Real Estate Center of Lead-Deadwood 11 Charles St., Deadwood , 578-3030 Ridley Block Operations 1004 South Street, Whitewood, 269-2420 Roundup Building Center 405 Roundup St., Belle Fourche, 892-2094 www.roundupbuildingcenter.com Sanford Lab Homestake Visitor Center 160 W. Main St., Lead , 584-3110 Salvation Army 320 Ryan Rd., Spearfish, 642-0924 Scott J. Odenbach P.C / Liberty Tree Properties 121 W. Hudson St., Spearfish 642-2622

Hairs to You 415 Cliff St, Suite 1, Deadwood, 722-7794

Scott Peterson Motors 30 5th Ave., Belle Fourche, 892-2643 & 1 Ford Place, Sturgis, 347-3662

Hersruds Belle Fourche Hwy. 212, Belle Fourche, 892-2766

Sharkey Plumbing 418 S. 32nd St., Spearfish, 642-7423

Hidden Cavern 615 State St., Belle Fourche

Spearfish Area Chamber of Commerce 106 W Kansas St., Spearfish, 642-2626 www.SpearfishChamber.org

HomeSource Furniture & Floors I-90, Exit 12, Spearfish, 642-3822 Jackson Dental 503 Jackson St., Belle Fourche, 892-6347 Johns & Kosel, Attorneys 203 W. Main St., Lead, 717-2889

Spearfish Canyon Lodge Hwy. 14A, Lead, 584-3435 Spearfish Forest Products 1510 W. Oliver St., Spearfish, 642-7741 Spearfish GMC Cadillac 1910 North Main, Spearfish, 642-7000 www.spearfishmotors.com

Investment Centers of America, Inc. James Barron 146 W Hudson St, Spearfish, SD 57783 605-642-8865, 800-942-8865 www.jamesbarronfinancial.com

Spearfish Rec & Aquatics Center 122 Recreation Lane, Spearfish, 722-1430 www.SpearfishRecCenter.com

Juneks 644 West Jackson Blvd., Spearfish, 642-2651

Stadium Sports Grill 744 North Main, Spearfish, 642-9521

KDSJ 980 AM 745 Main St., Deadwood, 578-1826

Stadler Industrial 340 Industrial Dr., Spearfish, 642-9950

Lead Area Chamber of Commerce 160 W. Main St., Lead, 584-1100

Stinton Chiropractic 517 Grant St., Belle Fourche, 892-4909

Lead-Deadwood Arts Center 309 W. Main St., Lead, 584-1461

Sturdevants Belle Fourche 1413 5th Ave., Belle Fourche, 892-2658

The Lodge at Deadwood Gaming Resort 100 Pine Crest Lane, Deadwood, 584-4800 Lynn’s Dakotamart Lead 145 Glendale Dr., Lead, 584-2905 Mason’s 5th Ave. / BuckStop 892-4564 / 892-0630 510 5th Ave., Belle Fourche Midnight Star 677 Main St., Deadwood, 578-3550

Tangles Salon 188 East Hudson, Spearfish, 642-2670 Triple K Tire & Repair 102 US Hwy 14A, Central City, 578-1471 Twin City Hardware, Lumber & Rental ABC Business Supply 399 Cliff St., Deadwood , 578-3782

Mineral Palace 601 Main St., Deadwood, 578-2036

West River Studio - Home of Sip-N-Paint 722 Main St. #1, Spearfish, 559-ARTS (2787) www.sipnpaint.net

Deadwood Gift Shoppe 666 Main St., Deadwood, 722-2975

Motor Service 538 W Jackson Blvd, Spearfish, 642-7142

White Drug Pharmacy 71 Charles St., Deadwood, 578-1512

Deadwood Recreation & Aquatic Cneter 105 Sherman St., Deadwood , 578-3729

Mustang Sally’s 624 Main St., Deadwood, 578-2025

Wolff’s Plumbing & Heating 614 S. 32nd St., Spearfish, 642-5755

Deadwood Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Bureau 767 Main St., Deadwood, 578-1876

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Spearfish Fire Department Personnel photos not provided.

Fire Chief, Mark Sachara • Admin Assistant, Chris Harwood Adam Altergott Matthew Anderson Dalton Baker Brenda Brown Woody Brownell Jeff Burriss Scott Charlson Rick Clark Mark Conboy Taylor Custis Patrick Daugherty Larry Deibert Gerald Draine Loni Geffre JD Geigle Chris Gengler Tom Hageman Stewart Hagman Derek Hayford

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Tate Hayford Rick Heser Seth Heser Kelly Hitson Tony Holguin Terry Hoscheid Jake Jansevics Joel Johannesen Travis Ladson Glen Lewis Jeremy Lyons David S McClure Joshua McDonald Curtis McGuigan Mike McGuigan Tommy Mead Marc Morgan Troy Mullaney Tommy Niemi Paul Pankonin

Nick Pappas Ross Rabenberg Meagan Radliff Rick Radliff Lionel Richardson Randall Rosenau Mark Sachara Brandon Selk Randy Stewart Michael Tolleffsrud Brian Ulmer Trent Walters Michael Warwick Bill Wenzel Lei’ani Wieringa Stuart Williams Alison Yackley Adam Ziegler Brian Ziegler

is October 9-15, 2016

SPEARFISH FIRE DEPARTMENT

OPEN HOUSE

October 13, 2016 6-8pm Station 1 • 622 N. Canyon St. Truck Rides Station Tours Extinguisher Demo Try on Bunker Gear Practice Fire Drills Extrication Demo Meet Smokey the Bear

Fire Prevention Month

f you’re like most Americans, your home is your most valuable asset. It is filled with precious memories, pictures and your most personal belongings. In order to protect them all, there are several fire prevention precautions that you and your family should put into practice.

October 9-15 has been deemed Fire Prevention Week. This year’s theme is “Don’t Wait — Check the Date! Replace Smoke Alarms Every 10 Years.” Fire Prevention Week has been helping save lives for nearly a century.

HISTORY OF FIRE PREVENTION WEEK

Since 1922, Fire Prevention Week has been celebrated every year beginning on Oct. 9. It was established to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire in 1871, an event that killed more than 250 people and left

more than 100,000 without homes. The fire started on Oct. 8 and continued on its path of destruction into the next day.

Forty years after the fire in Chicago, the Fire Marshals Association of North America chose to observe Fire Prevention Week. It was decided that rather than celebrate the event with festivities, it would be used to inform citizens on the importance of fire prevention.

Fire Prevention Week is the longest running health and safety celebration in American history, according to the National Archives and Records Administration’s Library Information Center.

THIS YEAR’S MESSAGE

This year’s theme tries to convince Americans to pay attention to the age of their smoke alarms. Statistics recorded by the U.S. Fire Administration say that 38 percent of home fire deaths are due to a lack of working smoke alarms.

Don’t wait until your smoke detector begins its constant chirping to change the batteries. The USFA recommends replacing the batteries once a year. It also states that you should replace the entire detector if the manufacture date is older than 10 years. Each smoke detector should have this date stamped on the back of it.

WAYS TO STAY SAFE

It’s important to ensure that your smoke detectors are in good working order. Each detector has a test button that you should use once a month. A quick push of a button will let you know that your family will be properly alerted in case of a fire.

Install smoke detectors in every sleeping room and outside each sleeping area. Today’s smoke detectors can be synced together. This means when one goes off, the rest will also alert you. That’s the best way to make sure everyone in the house is aware of the alarm.

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Deadwood Volunteer Fire Department

FIRE CHIEF

Matt Helmin

1ST ASST. CHIEF

Bill Glover

SECRETARY/TREASURER TRAINING OFFICER

Jerry Pontius

Ken Hawki

FIREFIGHTER/PIO

FIREFIGHTER

Sandy Glover

Larry Groll

FIREFIGHTER

FIREFIGHTER

Mike Runge

Rich Stanger

FIREFIGHTER

FIREFIGHTER

Paul Thompson

Lei-Anie Wieringa

Not Pictured: FIREFIGHTERS

Nate Allen and Jerity Krambeck

2ND ASST. CHIEF

Jeff Millard

SAFETY OFFICER

CAPTAIN

Jason Rakow

CAPTAIN

Frances Iverson

PRESIDENT

FIREFIGHTER

FIREFIGHTER

FIREFIGHER/SUPPORT

Trent Mohr

Randy Addington

FIREFIGHTER

FIREFIGHTER

Alex Hamann

Mike Klamm

Phil Arellano

FIREFIGHTER/SUPPORT

Bob Nelson

Ken Allen

Pat Eastman

FIREFIGHTER

Courtne Rakow

VICE PRESIDENT

Anne Wieringa

FIREFIGHTER

Toby Edstrom

FIREFIGHTER

Rylan Rakow

Above is a photo of the new Deadwood Volunteer Fire Dept. Rescue 3, it is mostly set up for rescues and accidents. This vehicle has been a part of the department since June. The old Rescue 3 was donated to Brownsville Fire Dept.

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Lead Volunteer Fire Department is October 9-15, 2016

LEAD-DEADWOOD VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS 3rd Annual Station to Station Walk Saturday, Oct. 8, 10am Starting at Deadwod Fire Hall, 737 Main St., Deadwood

The walk will follow the Mickelson Trail and finish at the Lead Fire Hall, 622 Hearst Ave. no registration is required. Donations are welcome. Food and drink will be provided at the finish line. All proceeds go to the Lead and Deadwood volunteer fire departments.

Personnel photos not provided.

Tim Eggers, Chief Dustin Schumacher, Deputy Chief Chuck Carter, Assistant Chief Fred Raubach, Assistant Chief Ray Black, Assistant Chief Mike Stahl, Captain Dennis Schumacher, Captain Leroy Cooper, Firefighter Matt Eggers, Firefighter Chuck King, Firefighter Roy Kinghorn, Firefighter Don Sanders, Communications Bob Siedschlaw, , Scene Support Melanie Tollefson, Scene Support Taylor Ballert, Firefighter Cody Griffee, Firefighter Jeramy VanTassel, Firefighter Jacob Eggers, Firefighter

Nathan Allen, Firefighter Ryan Jones, Firefighter Mark Everett, Firefighter Devon Schumacher, Junior Firefighter Fire Protection Board Members: Jerry Apa Oz Enderby Tom Baillargeon Rene Larson

Whitewood Volunteer Fire Department Personell photos not provided.

Jarred Schmidt, Chief John Toth, Chief 2 David Werlinger, Chief 3 Dan Schmidt, Captain Mike Beyer, Captain Jessica Schultz, Captain Vaughn Smith, Sec/Tr Aaron Arehart Travis Barker Eli Bueno

Derek Daniels Jerry Davidson David Dyer Robert Glenn Nicolaus Graeber Billy Heisinger Darrell Smith Irving Stone Jameson Tebben Steve Tebben

Thank you for your courage and dedication

Thank you to the brave first responders in our community and across the country for their dedication to keeping us safe.

Sue Cramer

Owner/Managing Broker ABR, CRS, GRI

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(c) 605-645-2391 • (o) 605-642-2525 SueCramer@SueCramer.com www.SueCramer.com

We appreciate your service 605-578-9777 • 1-800-274-1876 www.firstgold.com

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Belle Fourche Volunteer Fire Department is October 9-15, 2016

BELLE FOURCHE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT Annual Pancake Feed

Sunday, Oct. 9, 8am-1pm, The Moose Lodge, 406 Summit St., Belle Fourche

School Visitation

The Belle Fourche Fire Department will be visiting schools and daycares to show the youth what firefighters look like in gear so that the children won’t be afraid of them in an emergency. Tours of the fire trucks and fire safety information will be provided to students.

Halloween Party

From left to right: Jerod Lutter, Andy Anderson, Trent Bush, Aaron Thramer, Ronald Fickbohm, Fritz Carlson, Nick Loper, PJ Sloan, Don Ward, Nicki Stearns, Chief Ryan Reeves, Tom Jankord, Alex Anderson, Jim Groseclose, Dustin Anderson, Paul Hill, Jeremy Meyer, Ted Jeitz, and Cory Carmichael; Not Shown: Asst Chief James Moross, Asst Chief Matt Schreder, Aaron Fowler, David Rohlf, Thomas Green, Levi Anderson, Shawn Ankeny, Dakota Flick, Cory Biggs, Rik Bartels, and Chad Carlson.

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Fire Extinguishers

ire extinguishers are a great defense against a small house fire. You should have one near any high-risk area of your house, especially in the kitchen.

Before purchasing a fire extinguisher for your home, it’s important to know which one is right for your needs.

Fire extinguishers are rated by different codes, which are located on the label. Different shapes and letters tell you which type of fire against which they will be effective.

Here are the codes you will likely see: • Triangle A: This extinguisher is used for general items like wood and paper. This one is good for general purposes around the home.

• Square B: To be used with combustible liquids such

as grease or gas. This one is most effective in a garage.

• Circle C: Used to fight electrical fires. Keep this one around appliances or power tools.

• Star D: Used to fight flammable metals. You will likely see this code in factories.

• K: Used to fight oils in cooking appliances. Usually found in commercial kitchens.

When choosing a fire extinguisher for your home you will likely find one that is coded A-B-C. This covers those three codes and will be suitable for most home incidents.

Thank You You are so Appreciated!

86 Charles Street Deadwood 605-578-3975 134 Ryan Rd. Spearfish • 559-0344

Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016 Belle Fourche Community Hall Tickets available. Adult themed.

Prizes awarded for best costumes.

Door prizes. All proceeds go towards assisting children in need for Christmas shopping.

Contact your local Belle Fourche fire fighter for more information

HOW TO PROPERLY USE

The U.S. Fire Administration has an easy way to remember how to use a fire extinguisher if the situation arises. By utilizing P.A.S.S., you can effectively fight home fires.

P: Pull the pin. Pulling the pin releases the locking mechanism and begins the flow of the firefighting chemical.

A: Aim low. Aiming at the base of the fire will put the flames to rest.

S: Squeeze the lever slowly and evenly. Don’t panic.

S: Sweep from side to side.

MAINTENANCE

Just like any tool you would use in your home, regular maintenance is important to ensure the effectiveness of your extinguisher.

Be sure to inspect your extinguisher based on the manufacturer’s instructors. Some should be shaken monthly while others need to be pressure-tested yearly.

Inspect the moving parts, such as hoses and nozzles, for damage.

We appreciate what our Fire Department, Law Enforcement and EMT’s do for our community.

We pray that God will keep you safe & protected.

INTEGRITY MEATS

404 Industrial Street Belle Fourche 892-6215

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Create an Escape Plan

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ccording to the National Fire Protection Association, you may only have one to two minutes to escape a house fire once the alarm sounds.

In order for you and your family to maintain composure during a fire, you should develop an escape plan that you practice every six months.

Before creating your family’s escape plan there are several important things to do.

Make sure your home’s street number is clearly visible from the road. Walk around at night and see if there is a way for it to be more clearly seen. Consider spraying your number on the curb in front of your home.

You also should make sure that everyone is aware of the proper phone number to call in case of an emergency. If 911 is not available in your area, have everyone in your household memorize the local fire department’s phone number.

STRATEGICALLY PLACE SMOKE ALARMS

Your smoke alarms are your first line of defense in a home fire. By placing an alarm in each sleeping room, you can set up your family for greater success in an escape. The NFPA also recommends placing an alarm outside

each sleeping area and on each level of the home.

Basement smoke alarms should be located at the bottom of the stairs that lead to the first floor.

You also should place an alarm in your garage, as fires in this area of the home can be common.

HOW TO CREATE AN ESCAPE ROUTE

Your family’s escape route should be developed with everyone present. Take a family walk around the house and note where each exit can be found, including doors and windows.

If you have young children or elderly

people in your household, assign an able family member to assist during an escape.

Your meeting spot should be a clear area that is a safe distance from your home. Draw your escape route and be sure to mark the meeting spot. Talk about your safety route often with your kids and make practicing a fun activity.

Lead Police Department Not Pictured: DEPT. SECRETARY

Barb Sprinkel ORDINANCE OFFICER

Dawn Allen POLICE CHIEF

SENIOR OFFICER

OFFICER

OFFICER

OFFICER

John J. Wainman Jr.

Jeremiah Fredericksen

Randall McGruder

Erik Jandt

Dustin Smith

Whitewood Police Department

POLICE CHIEF

PATROLMAN

PATROLMAN

PART-TIME OFFICER

PART-TIME OFFICER

PART-TIME OFFICER

Doug Moser

Josh Bach

Paul Witcraft

Jerry Davidson

Mark Black

Erik Jandt

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Spearfish Police Department

POLICE CHIEF

ASST. CHIEF

LIEUTANANT

SERGEANT

SERGEANT

SERGEANT

CORPORAL

Patrick Rotert

Curt Jacobs

Boyd Dean

Steve Hofmann

Darin Pedneau

Mark Weber

Brian Larson

CORPORAL

DETECTIVE

OFFICER

OFFICER

OFFICER

OFFICER

OFFICER

Verla Little

Jason De Neui

Candi Birk

Dustin Bush

Shawn Fox

Jason Gellett

Aaron Jurgensen

OFFICER

OFFICER

OFFICER

OFFICER

OFFICER

OFFICER

DISPATCH SUPERVISOR

Kathleen Kroeger

Alexandra Lux

Kale Nelson

Andrew Pearson

Samantha Rosenau

Colin Simpson

Judith Warner

DISPATCHER

DISPATCHER

DISPATCHER

DISPATCHER

DISPATCHER

DISPATCHER

ANIMAL CTRL. OFFICER

Peggy Bailey

Dawn Berger

Samantha Day

Kayla Drieling

Scott Hockenbary

Samantha Simon

Tate Hayford

PARKING ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATIVE ASST. ADMINISTRATIVE VOL.

Tom Shields

Pamela Burley

Robert Furrow

To you and your families we want to

Thank you for your

dedication and service to our communities

511 State Street, Belle Fourche, SD

605-892-4930

Thank You

613 State Street Belle Fourche 605-892-2030

for your dedication and sacrifice to our community

The Spearfish American Legion Family Post 164

salutes, honors, and thanks

The Local Heroes

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The right car seat makes for a safer ride for children

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o matter what is stored in the trunk, a driver’s most precious cargo is his or her passengers. Never is that more apparent than when children are on board.

Finding the right car seat can be challenging. When used correctly, such seats can reduce the risk of death by as much as 71 percent, according to the Safe Kids Worldwide organization. Whether you are buying a car seat for the first time or upgrading an existing seat as your child grows, being informed can help with the decision-making process.

Access professional reviews A number of organizations rate available car seats on the market. Consumer Reports and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety are just two of the groups that provide ratings that can take the guesswork out of selecting the best car seats.

Regulations change frequently, and car seat engineers continually modify designs to keep kids as safe as possible. Frequently revisit car seat reviews to check whether your seat is still receiving high marks or if it’s time to invest in a new car seat.

Rear-facing, longer The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that all infants ride rear facing starting with their first ride home from the hospital. All infants and toddlers should ride in a rear-facing seat until they are at least 2 years of age or, preferably, until they reach the highest weight or height allowed by their car seat manufacturer.

These seats are being manufacturered to meet higher weight limits in the rear-facing position.

However, always verify the exact height and weight limit for the seat by reading the information booklet or the safety data that is printed directly on the seat.

In addition, know how to safely use the seat, including which tethers should be used in which seating positions. Children should sit in the back of the vehicle away from airbags.

Learn proper installation Consumer Reports notes that about 80 percent of parents and caregivers misuse car seats in one way or another. Follow the directions for safe seat placement and positioning of tethers and safety belts. You can watch videos online on how to install safety seats properly, and many seat brands may direct you to

For the important role you’ve served and continue to serve in protecting our lives and communities, and for your brave and selfless sacrifice,

we thank you.

an informational video. Some First Aid and police squads offer complimentary seat checks to reassure parents that seats are installed correctly.

Older children in booster seats, which are designed to position passengers correctly to make use of the vehicle’s seat belts, should have a proper fit. The lap belt should lie flat and on top of the thighs. The shoulder belt should rest directly in the middle of the shoulder and not too close to the neck.

Know the types of seats Children may go through three or more safety seats before they’re allowed to safely ride using the vehicle’s own passenger restraint system. In addition to infant car seats, manufacturers offer convertible seats, harnessed seats, belt-positioning booster seats, and built-in safety seats. Many children are ready to bid farewell to car seats when they reach about 4-feet-9-inches tall.

Sunrise Therapy JoAnn Wallace, LMT at Nelson Chiropractic

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Avoid used seats Unless you can verify the full crash history of a car seat, it is best to buy new rather than from a third party. Most car seats expire after six years from the date of manufacture. If you can’t find an explicit expiration date printed anywhere on the seat, check the owner’s manual. When in doubt, the easiest thing to do is call the manufacturer and ask them.

Materials in car seats can degrade over time, and harnesses may stretch. It’s wise to treat a new baby in the family to his or her own car seat instead of using a hand-me-down.

Car seats can prevent injuries and death. They’re one of the best safety investments parents can make, as long as they’re researched and used properly.

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Belle Fourche Police Department

POLICE CHIEF

SERGEANT

SERGEANT

OFFICER

OFFICER

OFFICER

Scott Jones

Jeremy Biegert

Chris Schmoker

Jamie Dinkel

Robert Williams

Ryan Cherveny

Not Pictured: PART-TIME OFFICERS

Paul Witcraft Chris Brill

CHAPLAIN

Rick Brennan SECRETARY

RESERVE OFFICERS OFFICER

OFFICER

OFFICER

OFFICER

Ryan Grams

Jucole Jones

Jason Huber

Dylan Goetsch

Mardi Clyde

Sally Sprigler Ron Miles

How to show support for local police

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olice officers put their lives on the line every day they show up for work. But in spite of the sacrifices officers routinely make, their contributions often go unnoticed.

Police officers’ jobs might be thankless, but that does not mean people cannot express their gratitude to the men and women in blue who keep their communities safe. The following are a handful of ways to show support for the police officers who work hard to protect and serve your community.

• Pick up a police officer’s tab. Police officers work in your community and, therefore, they likely break bread in your community as well. When you see police officers ordering meals at a local restaurant or sitting down to lunch at a neighborhood diner, offer to pay for their meals or arrange payment with their waiter or waitress without letting the police officers know.

Picking up police officers’ tabs is a simple gesture, but it’s one they will appreciate and it will let them know they’re supported in the community they’re working hard to protect.

• Support police fundraisers. Police departments fundraisers support various causes. Some might aim to raise funds for sports programs designed to help local youth, while others might hope to raise money for the families of fallen officers. Whatever the motivation for the fundraiser, by supporting the event you are donating to a good cause and showing the police they and their efforts are being supported.

• Teach kids to respect police officers. Police officers have come under considerable scrutiny in recent years, and youngsters may not know how to respond to news stories that do not paint police officers in a positive light. Parents can show their support for police officers by teaching their kids to respect police at all times. Encourage children to come to you if they read or

hear stories that depict police officers negatively so you can help them process the story and encourage them to maintain the respect they have for police officers.

• Thank a police officer when given the opportunity. Though it seems simple, saying “Thank you” to police officers can reassure them that the communities they work so hard to protect support and appreciate their efforts. Thanking police officers may only take a few seconds, but such a gesture can help police officers better cope with the stress of their jobs.

Police officers have difficult jobs that require them to make considerable sacrifices to protect the communities where they work. But it doesn’t take much to show your support for local police officers and express your gratitude for the sacrifices they make every day.

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Deadwood Police Department

CHIEF OF POLICE

LIEUTENANT

SERGEANT

Kelly Fuller

Ken Mertens

Tony Bradley

CORPORAL, SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER

DETECTIVE, DARE OFFICER

SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER, DARE OFFICER

Rob Lester

Alex Hamann

Kip Mau

OFFICER

OFFICER

OFFICER

OFFICER

ORDINANCE OFFICER

Jim Olson

Justin Lux

Andy Larive

Braxton McKeon

Heather Monson

Jeremy Russel

OFFICE MANAGER, RESERVE OFFICER

ORDINANCE OFFICER, RESERVE OFFICER

PART-TIME ORDINANCE OFFICER

PART-TIME OFFICER

PART-TIME OFFICER

PART-TIME OFFICER

Casey Nelson

Sonya Bertalot

Teresa Tomford

OFFICER

Ken Batka

Greg Nelson

Mark Hetzel

Not Pictured: OFFICER

Cory Shafer PART-TIME OFFICER

Sam Otto PART-TIME OFFICER

RESERVE OFFICER

Matt Symonds

Sally Sprigler

Thank you for your service to our communities.

We appreciate all you do to keep us safe.

RESERVE OFFICER

Deam Carollo

Thank you for your hard work!

To you and your families we want to

Thank You

601 Butte Street • Belle Fourche 892-2001 • 1-800-824-5183

Isburg Funeral Chapels & Crematory Service

450 7th St., Spearfish 642-2633

613 State Street Belle Fourche 605-892-2030

for your dedication and sacrifice to our community

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Butte County Sheriff’s Office Personnel photos not provided.

Sheriff Fred Lamphere Coroner/Deputy Gary Brunner Deputy Tristan Clements Deputy Miles Burhenn Deputy Marlyn Pomrenke Civil Deputy Shelley Wray Administrative Assistant Ragine Hendrickson

Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office Personnel photos not provided.

Deputy Dustin Schumacher Deputy David Riley Deputy Matt Hardin Deputy Ritchie Walk Civil Deputy Larry Gabriel John Walker Neil Schlepp John Wainman Jr. John Wainman Sr. Matt Symonds 911 COORDINATOR:

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Sheriff Brian Dean Chief Deputy Paul Hansen Captain Tavis Little Detective Pat Johnson Detective Tom Derby

Sergeant Nick Davis Deputy Seth Brennan Deputy Matt McCroden Deputy Megan Merwin Deputy Rob Ruffatto

Thanks for all you do!

Lynn’s

Your Hometown Neighborhood Market!

Marian Hamilton Rich White Laurie Greeley Peggy Steffen Emily Abernathy Ross Johnson Jamie Pesicka

THANK YOU! Your service is appreciated

21415 US Hwy. 14A, Lead, SD • 605-584-3510 145 Glendale Dr., Ste. #3 • Lead, SD • 605-584-2905

CORRECTIONS OFFICERS:

Sergeant Michael Johnson Sergeant Frank Cortez Kerry Kampa Christian Nash Jacob Cobb Mary Abel Stacey Sherer Lance Palmer Nathan Lechner Sean Mowell Jolene Wetz

At the upper entrance to beautiful Spearfish Canyon

Dan Hart Virginia Morgana Melody Paklin Clayton Schleusne OFFICE: Shelley Dragoo Julie Rakow Sue Kellogg

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Spearfish/Whitewood EMT’s

Matt Anderson

Brandon Arpan

Andy Binder

Hunter Bradley

Brenda Brown

Hannah Burt

Mark Conboy

Michelle DeNieu

Gerald Frame

JD Geigle

Danielle Glenn

Robert Glenn

Karen Griffith

Brian Hambek

Thomas Harvey

Tate Hayford

Joe Hinton

Colleena Jaukkuri

Ivan Lazar

Brooke Mabey

Julie Martin

Adam Miles

Thomas Miles

Darceen Mitchell

Megan Radliff

Julie Rauscher

Mike Roberts

Dani Sargent

Anna Schmidt

Dan Schmidt

Jarred Schmidt

Jessica Schultz

Glenn Skala

Mona Smith

Lee Stroschine

Not Pictured: Lisha Beyer Justin Hand Jacob Weaver Tim White Jameson Tebben

Katy Thompson

Elizabeth Verhey

Jim Wallace

Tanner Walz

Linda Zafft

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Belle Fourche EMT’s Back Row: Jim Anderson, Tyrel Lewis, Courtney Venard, Eliza Thompson, Katy Thompson, Nate Derksen; Middle Row: Michelle Schmidt, Brandi VanSickle, Veronica LaFayette, Jessica Schultz, Debra Wheaton, Donnie Walding, Anne Carter, Kaylee Fischer, Dennis Schmidt; Front Row: DeRae Melanson, Brenda Brown, Kirsten Kirsch; Not Pictured: Jay Martin, Brad Kirksey, Barry VanSickle, Cody Smith, Jordan Hanson, David Rohlf, Bobby Lewis, Caitlyn Nelson, Josh Sawyer, Will Hover

Photo by Katie Laine Photography

Emergency responders need support too

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mergency responders, which includes the police, firefighters and paramedics who are the first to arrive at the scene of an incident, are in the business of protecting others and helping to save lives.

While emergency responders are heroes, it’s important that people know these brave men and women sometimes need assistance, too. The pressure and stress associated with being an emergency responder can sometimes be overwhelming, and it’s times like that when emergency responders need help.

Comprehensive statistics on stressrelated medical conditions among first responders are difficult to tabulate because many incidents go unreported or unshared. However, pressures of the job and post traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, can take its toll on paramedics and law officials. EMS World reports that, between January and September of 2014, the United States had around 58 documented fire/EMS suicides. In Canada, 25 first responders were known to have committed suicide in a fivemonth period in 2014.

Addressing the stress of being an emergency responder can help responders and their families better cope with the pressure and stress of the job.

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health recommends that all workers involved in first-responder activities should help themselves and others to reduce the risk of stress-related psychological and physical health effects from their jobs.

Certain symptoms and behaviors may present themselves when emergency responders are having difficulty coping with the demands of the job. These symptoms may include: • Changes in sleeping patterns • Passive or fatalistic behavior • Frequent conflict and argumentative behavior • Limiting social networks and general withdrawal

• Poor problem-solving abilities • Poor concentration • Inability to rest • Self-medicating with alcohol While there is no single method to cope with the physical and psychological demands of a first reponder’s job, a combination of therapies can help.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises that responders need to take care of their own health to maintain the constant vigilance they need for their own safety. These steps can put workers on the right track.

• Form a support network in which each responder looks out for one another.

Knowing support is available can be a big help.

• Take frequent breaks to clear the mind and rest the body. Try to take breaks away from a work area.

• Accept what cannot be changed, such as chain of command or long hours.

• Take advantage of mental health support services when they are made available.

Recognize that it is not indicative of weakness to

discuss difficult emotions.

• Maintain a healthy eating pattern and try to get adequate sleep.

• Exercise, which can reduce feelings of stress and be a healthy way to clear the mind and strengthen the body.

Recognizing that emergency responders are not invincible and may need some emotional support can be the first step in getting these workers the help they need and deserve.

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Lead/Deadood EMT’s Not Pictured: Medical Director: Dr. Groeger

OPS MANAGER AND CREW PIC Left to Right: Roy Goben (Ops Manager), Joy Wilczynski, Cody Smith, Brenda Brown, Hunter Bradley, Dani Sargent, Toby Edstrom, Robert Covell, Ron Underhill, Caroline Landiss; Not pictured: James Hale, Aaron Mitchell, Matt Anderson, Amanda Hill, Jacob Beals, Anna Monfred-Wieringa

SENIOR MEDICS Left to Right: Aaron Zimmiond, Roy Goben (Ops Manager), Erica Mertens, Joe Reiter; Not pictured: Chris Woods

Our local first responders go above and beyond the call of duty throughout the year with a variety of community activities and programs -- Introducing youth to the sights and sounds of the ambulance and fire trucks, vehicle tours, fire safety, DARE programs, Shop with a Cop, car seat checks, and CPR classes, amongst others.

We appreciate all they do for our communities.

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please contact the department(s) listed below for more information.

BECOME A VOLUNTEER

BECOME A VOLUNTEER

BECOME A RESERVE POLICE OFFICER

FIRE DEPARTMENT

EMT Belle Fourche - 892-2254

POLICE DEPARTMENT

CPR classes available. Call for more information.

Belle Fourche - 892-4240

Spearfish/Whitewood - 642-8810

Deadwood - 578-2623

Belle Fourche - 892-6237 Deadwood - 578-1212 Lead - 559-1313 Spearfish - 642-1313 Whitewood - 269-2577

EMT courses available every year from January through the first weekend in May. CPR/First Aid class available to the public first Tuesday of every month from 8:30-12:30. Visit www.spearfishambulance.com for more information.

Lead - 584-1615 Spearfish - 642-1305 Whitewood - 269-2550

Lead-Deadwood - 717-6326

Thank you for protecting our community.

Thank you for your service

Thanks to Lawrence, Butte and Meade County Fire Departments, Police Departments, Sheriffs Offices and Emergency Medical Teams for your service.

605-642-2944 638 E. Colorado Spearfish, SD

Ben Mahoney

Owner/Broker Associate 140 W. Jackson Blvd. • Spearfish Call 605-641-4080 Ben@RealEstateCenters.com

Kurly Sue’s Salon 332 West Main, Ste. B, Lead, SD 57754 Susan Fischer, owner

605-717-2926

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THANK YOU. For the important role you play in protecting our lives and for your brave and selfless sacrifice, we thank you, the dedicated men and women of our communities’ emergency response teams, for all that you do.

We gratefully recognize your service to our communities, and we honor the memories of those who have fallen in the line of duty.

You are all heroes.

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