Safety is always a priority ….

Safety is always a priority for Chippewa Valley Electric and Dairyland Cooperative, which is why the cooperatives each gave $1,000 to the emergency landing helipad project, located on the Chippewa/Rusk county lines. Members of the cooperatives, and representatives of the Lake Holcombe Resort and Business Association, joined together Oct. 24, to inspect the helipad and voice their approval of the work done. The completed helipad will be utilized by the adjoining county EMS, for air transport of accident victims or those with health emergencies, such as heart attack or stroke. “We recognize the growing importance of efficient emergency response capabilities, which had been a challenge in this remote service area of our territory,” said Russ Falkenberg, CVEC president/CEO. “Minutes matter, which is why we are grateful for the chance to contribute to this worthy cause.” Photo by Ginna Young