Buena Vista County Sheriff's Reserves

After a long and rigorous period of training the nine new reserve deputies were sworn in on June 6th.   Friends and family, deputies and the senior reservist gathered in the Courtroom where Sheriff Eddy swore in the nine new deputies with a small reception afterward. "The reserves have worked hard to achieve their certification and are certainly a dedicated group of people. 

The reserves furnish their own equipment and bullet proof vests with the gracious help from many good people and businesses in Buena Vista County. To outfit each reserve cost being nearly $1600.00 each.

For more information about donating to the Sheriff’s Reserve Unit, contact Scott Mack,  Scott@bvsheriff.com

We would like to thank the financial supporters to the BV Reserve Deputies:
American Legion of Storm Lake, AG Partners, Al Wiltze A&L Enterprises, B&B Chlorination, BV Vet Clinic, Buena Vista Glass, Bargloff and Company, Carlson Livestock, Central Bank, Citizens 1st National Bank, Jim & Mary Gustafson, Community State Bank, Crossroads Motel, Dar Nickolsen, Don Diehl - Pioneer Seed, Doug Svendsen, Dr. Mark Schultz, Dr. Lisa Lindeman, Dr. Rick Martin, Dr. James Gamache, Dr. Tim Daniels, Dr. Paul & Diane Barber, Dr. Joan Nilles, Edward Jones, Family Dental Center, First State Bank, First Federal Savings and Loan, First National Bank, Fratzke-Jensen Funeral Homes, Fred Moore, Furst McNess, Graham Tire, Herrig Brothers, Hill Dental Lab, IBP, Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative, Jack's Service, James Prichard, James Gailey, Jean Fullenworth, JJ's Lounge, Joyce's Greenery, Knights of Columbus, Kuehl & Payer, Larson Oil, Lary's Tap, Lind Turkey Farm, Loew's Custom Carpets, Malarky's (lordanou, Inc.), Melanders, Merrill Manufacturing Employees, Meylor Chiropractic, Murrey & Murrey, Attorneys, Newell Coop Elevator, Norm's Livestock Supply, Northwest One Inc. Olney Legal Services, Peach Blossom, Peterson Jewelry, Poca Vista & Employees, Rick Kimble, Rick's Foodtown, Robinson Homes, S&S Farms, Security Trust & Savings Bank, SL Chiropractic-J.P. Faine, Snook's Furniture, Steve Roth, Stille, Pierce & Pertzborn, Stille Turkey Farm, Inc., Sunshine Services, Taylor Contracting, Tom Witt, Truesdell Pump Sales, Valorie's on Main-Tropical Sno, Vista Economy Inn, Wilbert & Joan Vilas.

Thank you for your support!

Storm Lake American Legion donates $1092. The Storm Lake American Legion donates $1092 to the Buena Vista County Sheriff's Reserves to purchase two bulletproof vests. A check was presented to Reserve Leader Kevin McKinney by John Fitchett and Jack Anderson. The Reserves want to thank all that have donated to them.

Northwest One. Inc. donates to BV County Sheriff’s Reserve Unit.

Northwest One, Inc., (Northwest Internet Services), recently donated $546 to the BV Sheriff’s Reserve Unit to be used toward the purchase of a bulletproof vest for one of its Reserve Deputies who also works for Northwest. Mike White is the Technical Support Manager, supervising the Internet and networking staff. Mike also volunteers for the BV Sheriff’s Reserve Unit and is a Marathon resident. 

The duties of the reserves are the same as the full time deputies, which include patrolling, traffic enforcement, accident investigation, criminal investigations and assisting area law enforcement agencies whenever needed. Extra duties include special events such as Balloon Days, Thresherman’s, Ragabrai, Buena Vista County Fair, Marathon to Marathon and other events throughout the year. Volunteers do this because they want to make a difference and offer help to the citizens of BV County at no additional cost to the taxpayers. Photo: Chuck Eddy, Former BV County Sheriff, Don Miller, Northwest General Manager and Mike White, Reserve Deputy.
 
Community State Bank in Albert City donates to BV County Sheriff’s Reserve Unit.

Former Sheriff Eddy and Reserve Deputy Mike White accept a donation from Chris Nielsen of Community State Bank in Albert City. Community State Bank of Albert City and Marathon donated the full cost of one bulletproof vest of $546.00 to the Buena Vista Co. Reserve Deputies. The Reserve Deputies are trying to raise funds to help offset the cost of
nine bulletproof vests which each of the reserves are required to wear while volunteering their time to the sheriff's office and the citizens of Buena Vista County.  The reserves furnish their own equipment and gear personally with the total cost being nearly $1600.00 each.  The reserve unit currently consists of five members with nine new reserve deputies to be sworn in within the next couple of months once their training is completed and equipment and gear is obtained.
 

For more information about this article, please contact Rebecca Collins, Northwest Communications Manager at 800-249-5251 or bcollins@ncn.net

For more information about donating to the Sheriff’s Reserve Unit, contact Scott Mack, secretary/treasurer at Scott@bvsheriff.com

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