This local helicopter firefighting crew was pictured in the June 23, 1997 issue of the News-Herald. Front row, from left, are Tom Westby, Grand Marais; Brian Henry, Tofte; Paul Schuldeisz, Brainerd (helicopter mechanic); standing are Jerry Notler, St. Croix Falls, Wis. (pilot); Mike Schelmeske, Grand Marais; and Steve Williams, Grand Marais. The crew was one of four put on standby by the U.S. Forest Service and the state DNR due to a lack of rainfall, which as of mid-June was three inches below normal.
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