Staple s Du ring the aftermath of the recent tornadoes that hit the Wadena, Bluffton and Deer Creek areas, Wadena County Human Services accepted the responsibility of operating a supply/donation center at the Friendly Rider Transit Facility in Wadena. Many staff and volunteer hours went into the operation of this site and literally thousands of bottles of water, ice chests, sheets, blankets, pillows, cleaning supplies, diapers, hand wipes, shovels, rakes, tarps, gloves, canned goods, food cards and many other items flowed through this large center to those living in Otter Tail and Wadena counties.

We were able to thank large donor organizations and church volunteer groups during the daily community meetings that were carried by local radio stations, but we have not been able to publicly thank the many individuals and small organizations that contributed a substantial number of items for distribution to the victims of the storm’s fury.

We want to thank you now. Your generous support brought an acknowledgement of sincere appreciation to every person we served on your behalf.

Paul M. Sailer Human Service Director Wadena County