Jamestown  (CSi)  A large turnout was on hand on Wednesday to congratulate former Stutsman County Emergency Manager, Jerry Bergquist well on his retirement after over 32 years at the position.

 

At noontime a presentation was made to Jerry of gifts.  Stutsman County Veterans Service Office, David Bratton presented Jerry with a gift from the organizers of the event of a fishing pole.  Stutsman County Sheriff, Chad Kaiser explained why Jerry Received the fishing pole, with a standing joke about Jerry being out fishing.  David said Jerry was a mentor to him when he began his veterans service position a few years ago.

 

Stutsman County Sheriff, Chad Kaiser explained why Jerry Received the fishing pole, with a standing joke about Jerry being out fishing.  David said Jerry was a mentor to him when he began his veterans service position a few years ago.

 

 

 

Jerry was also given a poster size “to do,” list for his retirement years.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jamestown Police Chief, Scott Edinger spoke of Jerry’s ongoing dedication to his position, as Jerry was on call day and night to serve in emergencies.

 

 

Jerry concluded by thanking the Stutsman County Commission for allowing him to hire Andrew Kirking an Riley  Schafer a few months in advance of his retirement to “pass the baton,” to them and allow him to finish projects and allow them to carry on with new projects.   Jerry noted the many technology changes coming to the 9-1-1- system.  Succeeding Jerry Bergquist as Stutsman Emergency Manager is Andrew Kirking, who comes to Jamestown with experience over the last several years as the Pembina County Emergency Manager, with Assistance Emergency Manager, and Communications Administrator, Riley Schafer a former Sheriff’s Deputy.

A meal was provided to those attending the Open House, held in the LEC downstairs meeting room

Several former Jamestown residents, and employees that partnered with Jerry through challenging  times were on hand, including former Jamestown City Engineer, Reed Schwartzkoph and his wife Mary.

 

Previously…

Jamestown   (CSi)  The public is invited to wish Jerry Bergquist well on his retirement and thank him for his years of dedicated service at an Open House for him on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 from 11-a.m. to 3-p.m. at the lower level of the Law Enforcement Center, in Jamestown.