
Johnson Lake EMS Building May 23, 2009

Co-Organizer, Lisa Kunnemann, sports new shirts.
- Trucks from Elwood and Johnson Lake

Elwood Ambulance, J-Lake Equipment Transport, and Fire Trucks from Elwood and Lexington

Deanna Kubert registers three mile walkers

Air Care helicopter from Good Samaritan Hospital, Kearney, NE arrives!

Special designated landing area was planned.

Rotors are stopped and.....

....cockpit door opens.....

....and draws a crowd.

CREW: RN Amy Softley, RN Joe Debban, Pilot Ray White

Congenial crew answers many questions.


RN Amy Softley is popular with the ladies.

This sign answered many of the statistical questions.

A look inside on the port side.....

.....and a look inside on the starboard side.

Cockpit, flight deck, starboard side.

Margy Ortegren welcomes and thanks the first three mile walkers.

Stacey Kubert gives walkers instruction

And they're off!

Approximately 35 walkers took part in the three mile walk.

Weather was ideal.
- Youngsters enjoy climbing on the Elwood fire truck.

Future fireman checking it out.
- Laurie Dutcher from channel 13, NTV, films for evening newscast.

Pre-interview with EMS spokesman, Jim Anderson.

Taped recording of Laurie's interview with Jim.

Jim finishes his 15 seconds of fame.

Three mile walkers return 55 minutes later

A great time was had by all.

Lori Dutcher entertains some children.

Future NTV camera people give it a try.
- Lunch table is set and food is ready……

.......thanks to these generous sponsors.

Grillmasters John Erickson and Joe Taft prepare their grills.

John and Joe at attention then......

........the competition begins!

Lunch is served!

Lunch was "free", donations accepted.

John E. and Joe T. kept the burgers coming.

Picnic tables were set up west of the building.

EMS team members Chip B. and Stacey K. enjoy lunch.


Air Care medics stayed for lunch also.

Then it was time for Air Care to lift off.

Landing and takeoffs were really exciting!

From J-Lake to Kearney is an eleven minute flight.

Excitement is over, it's time to clean up.

Margy O., Pam G., Ken G., and Joe T. do clean up in the kitchen.