May 19, 2015 • Page 8 shop online at www.missourivalleyshopper.com YANKTON COUNTY National EMS Week May 17 - 23, 2015 YANKTON COUNTY EMS TEAM Yankton County EMS proudly serves the citizens and visitors of Yankton County providing quality emergency medical care in a safe, professional manner. We are a committed team of Paramedics and EMTs who value our community and treat our patients with dignity and respect. Yankton County EMS employs 5 full-time Paramedics, 2 full-time EMTs, 3 part-time Paramedics and 13 part-time EMTs. Our staff also includes a Billing Specialist and a Paramedic Administrator. Yankton County EMS has a fleet consisting of five ambulances, one Advanced Life Support response vehicle, one mass casualty response vehicle and a 6-wheel all-terrain vehicle. Yankton MAY 17-23 National Emergency Services Week has been observed annually since being first declared by President Gerald Ford in 1974. This year, EMS Week is May 17-23 and our slogan is “EMS Strong.” EMS Week brings together local communities and medical personnel to recognize and honor the dedication of those who provide day-to-day lifesaving services of emergency medicine’s “front line.” EMS Strong will make EMS Week a 365-day a year initiative to give EMS a significantly greater visibility among other heal professions and communities. Putting EMS squarely where it belongs: as an indispensable part of the healthcare continuum. Yankton County EMS welcomes everyone to celebrate with us to continue making Yankton County “EMS Strong.” THANK YOU EMT’s! For all your automotive, truck and tractor parts come to: “Get the good stuff!” COX AUTO SUPPLY 1007 Broadway • Yankton • 605-665-4494 Thank You EMTs Yankton County EMS would like to thank all of Yankton County’s Area First Responders. Without their dedication and support, our team would not be complete. Yankton County’s Area First Responders are an indispensable part of our team because often they are first on the scene of an emergency and provide lifesaving and supportive emergency care. Paramedics: Steve Hawkins, Brian Blaalid, Ethan Smith, Troy Cowman, Mark Nickles, Eric Rupe, Daryl Madsen, Jerry Webber, Jared Drotzman EMTs (Emergency Medical Technicians): Jean Scherschligt, Bill Arens, Matt Nighbert, Joe Gill, Katie Uhall, Kim Velk, Paige Moser, John Kraft, Melisa Smith, Mike Slowey, Cathy Cuka Teri Madsen, Tammie Pedersen, Bonnie Peterson, Daniel Prendable Billing Specialist: Brenda Gobel Station Helper: Glen Lange Honorary Members with Retired Numbers: Corey Briest, Harold Weiland ~Photo courtesy of Photography by Jerry Lesterville Fire & Rescue Front Row (left to right): Alicia Kulish, Karen Frangenberg, Rita Bierle, Jennifer Jorgensen, Jean Scherschligt, Janelle Munkvold Back Row (left to right): Glen Zupfer, Kyle Frangenberg, Kevin Frangenberg, Paul Bloch, Dale Kessler, Jr., Pat Bauder, Ty Novak, Brian Munkvold. Jim Kulish, Trevor Munkvold, Ron Trotter, Paul Scherschligt Not Pictured: Brian Blaalid, Bryan Hubbard, Jill James, JD Jensen, Andy Kessler, Jake Lammers, Susy Vaith Thank You EMTs! “Your Hometown John Deere Dealer” N. Hwy. 81, Yankton • 665-6394 Sunday-Thursday 11am-9pm Friday & Saturday 11am-10pm Mount Marty College thanks all EMTs for their dedication and commitment. 1105 West 8th Street | Yankton,SD 1-855-MtMarty (686-2789) | www.MTMC.EDU 2200 E. Hwy. 50, Yankton • 665-3762 www.deerequipment.com Where the Buck Stops and the Hunter Shops! Thank You EMTs for your service! DAKOTA ARCHERY & OUTDOOR SPORTS 2305 East Hwy. 50, Yankton, SD • 605-665-8340 Open til 9 p.m. Every Night Canova • Dimock • Freeman • Irene Lyons • Marion • Montrose Salem • Viborg www.cenfarmcoop.com Thank You EMT’s! Becker Body Shop Complete Body Repair Glass Installation / Paintless Dent Removal 1702 Broadway Yankton, SD 57078 Phone/Fax (605) 665-5925 Direct Repair Facility for All Major Insurance Companies