Thank-You
Author: Nick Rauser
Dear Editor/Broadwater County Residents: it's been a few months since my last letter and I figured I’d better give an update on how the campaign has been going. I want to thank everyone for the continued support. It's been truly overwhelming. I have been focusing on the parades and talking to as many of you as possible these last couple months. It has been a busy summer trying to balance family, campaigning, enjoying the Montana summer, and of course work.
In June I was surprised with a gift. I want to give a small history lesson first. I reached out to the museum here earlier this year looking for information on my Great Grandfather. In 1934 my Great Grandfather, George Kieckbusch was hired as a Deputy in Broadwater County. In 1938 he was elected as the Sheriff. He served as the Sheriff until 1950. He then went on to work as a livestock detective and as a livestock inspector. His Grandson, Dave Kieckbusch was a cop also. He started in Dillon MT, and eventually ended up working for the Reno Sheriff's Office and the Police Department.
Going back to the gift I was given. Dave Kieckbusch met me and gave me a shadow box that has kept for a long time. It has pictures of my Great Grandfather George, his Broadwater County Sheriff Badge, an old sap that he carried, and a set of handcuffs from Dave. Currently, I have it proudly displayed in my office. I have included a picture of Dave and myself with the shadow box.
I have enjoyed going back and looking into the long history my family has had in Broadwater County. My Great Great Grandfather, Emil Kieckbusch came to Broadwater County in 1908. It makes me extremely proud to be able to serve the community that my Great Grandfather also served. I hope to be elected as the next Broadwater County Sheriff and continue the family history in Broadwater County.
Once again thank you all for the support. If you would like to donate to the campaign you can send a check to Nick Rauser for Broadwater County Sheriff at 212 N. Oak, Townsend, MT 59644. You can email me at any time with questions at nickrauserforsheriff@ gmail.com. You also can get updates on Nick Rauser for Broadwater County Sheriff, on Facebook.
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