Risinger Recognized For 20 Years of EMT Service

On Tuesday night, Duane Risinger of Orchard was recognized for having served 20 years with the Neligh Rescue and Antelope Memorial Hospital.

An EMT since 1981, Risinger has been serving his community for 35 years, including his service as the longtime fire chief in Orchard.

Neligh Rescue members are co-captains Jared Jacob and Brian Whitesel. Squad members are Kenny Capler, Diane Carpenter, Thomas Carothers, Gayle Carlson, Doug Dennis, Phil Hart, Dave Jacobsen, Lyle Juracek, Terra Bentley-Kimes, Mike Mortensen, Michaela Potter, Karmen Rotherham, Duane Risinger, Steve Simonsen, Dave Schmidt, Brian Schlote, Dennis Schwager, Corrie Starkey, Julie Tschirren, Mike Wright and Joan Wright