Help replace fishouse for Handicapped ARSON Victim

  • chris-tuckner
    Hastings/Isle MN
    Posts: 12318
    January 31, 2006 at 1:42 am #416128

    Count me in for $50. I have contacted KSTP about the possibility of having donations sent here…
    I will let you all know what I hear.
    Tuck

    matt_grow
    Albertville MN
    Posts: 2019
    January 31, 2006 at 1:51 am #416130

    Did you guys watch the video from the link? Looks like hes an LX5 owner. This guy is alright in my books. Scott would proud.

    James Holst
    Keymaster
    SE Minnesota
    Posts: 18926
    January 31, 2006 at 2:36 am #416142

    Guys;

    The idea to have a single collection point for donations is a good one. I would be happy to be that person. This is one of those times were a little thoughful compassion on the part of our group can go a long way to helping out a person that suffered a senseless loss.

    I ask that all donations be sent to:

    Jon Fenner Fund
    C/O James Holst
    3954 Stevens Ave South
    Minneapolis, MN 55409

    I will keep an updated tally of donations to date, here on this thread. As of 9 PM Monday night, we start off with the $50 I pledged.

    chris-tuckner
    Hastings/Isle MN
    Posts: 12318
    January 31, 2006 at 2:38 am #416144

    I see IDA has already contacted them…
    Good job!
    Let’s go!

    b_sander
    Red Wing , MN
    Posts: 800
    January 31, 2006 at 3:50 am #416150

    James are you going to be around Everts any time soon?

    I would like to drop a check off tomorrow if that would work out!

    James Holst
    Keymaster
    SE Minnesota
    Posts: 18926
    January 31, 2006 at 4:04 am #416155

    Leave it with Dean and he’ll get it to me the next time I’m down. Thanks buddy!

    Steve Plantz
    SE MN
    Posts: 12240
    January 31, 2006 at 4:15 am #416161

    $50 will be in the mail tomorrow James

    bigpike
    Posts: 6259
    January 31, 2006 at 11:18 am #416187

    The checks in the mail this morning, I hope he gets enough cash to replace his LX5, that is one slick machine, anyone want to buy a LX3 with a bonus transducer for your trolling motor?

    Brian Klawitter
    Keymaster
    Minnesota/Wisconsin Mississippi River
    Posts: 59992
    January 31, 2006 at 11:54 am #416190

    Ch 5 just reported that he’ll be getting a new house this afternoon.

    Didn’t say anything about his special wheelchair or rod ect.

    GEMEYEGUY
    Posts: 151
    January 31, 2006 at 1:18 pm #416206

    From what I understand as of about midnight last night.

    Yes Ice Castle is donating a new fishhouse.

    The family plans to use cash donations to acquire the equipment Jon needs and/or lost in the fire.

    I’m all for forwarding the donations to the family and letting them decide what else thay may do with it.

    They beleive there will be money left over and plan to first bolster the reward fund to catch the perpetrators. They probably have other causes near and dear to their hearts too after the rehab Jon went through.
    I’m keeping James Holst and Gary Wellman updated and they will coordinate delivering IDA’s donations.

    Keep up the good work guys.

    gary_wellman
    South Metro
    Posts: 6057
    January 31, 2006 at 3:11 pm #416229

    Thanks for leading this Gem-Eye!!!!

    I had the wonderful opportunity to talk with Tom Fenner last night. Tom is Jon Fenner’s father.

    As Gem-Eye has stated, Ice Castle is giving Jon a new house. However, Jon is going to need to fishing gear!!!

    Jon sounds like a wonderful guy!!! He even deer hunts!!!!!!! Last year he used a 20ga for deer hunting!!!

    Jon is paralized on the left side, if I remember correctly. So with that said, he has a very brilliant idea of reeling in fish! Since Jon can only use one hand, fishing can be bit of a challenge. He uses belt with the rod-butt holder, like deep sea fisherman use. He also has a strap around his neck. With the rod in the butt-holder and the strap that is around his neck also attached to the rod, he bends up to set the hook!!! (cool idea if you ask me) Then he reels in the fish with one hand.

    Not only did Jon loose the fish house, but he also lost his fishing gear.

    Maybe we can use the money raised to purchase some new flashers and underwater cameras????

    Jon also has a difficult time tying jigs on. If a fish breaks off or if he breaks the line, then he just grabs another rod that is pre-rigged. So, with that said, Jon needs alot of fishing rods to keep him setup for a full day of fishing. So again, maybe a bunch of new fishing rods and new tackle is in order as well????

    drewsdad
    Crosby, MN
    Posts: 3138
    January 31, 2006 at 5:22 pm #416283

    I hope we get enough donations to set Mr. Fenner up better than he was before.

    dd

    david_scott
    Twin Cities
    Posts: 2946
    January 31, 2006 at 5:58 pm #416301

    With a new house on the way, and the combined donations coming from a couple different places.. and who knows what else goes their way privately..

    I have no doubt he will be set for ice fishing in whatever way works best for him, and the reward money was boosted up also to try to help catch the people responsible for this happening.

    The last I looked closely, I believe it was over $4000(combined effort) that had been donated as of sometime last night. This does not include the house, or what will go to them in private donations.

    I am sure he can better what he had to suit his needs more properly.. maybe he will be able to look into more specialized equipment like electric reels so he can more easily fish with one arm… who knows, he should have some options and be sitting pretty good in the end.

    I commend all of you that are supporting him. The efforts that have been put forth are far beyond anyone could have ever hoped for, and you have helped keep someones fishing dreams alive.. and have really shown there is a breed of people in this world that still care and are willing to give a helping hand at a dire time of need.

    Thanks everyone for the support.

    scottsteil
    Central MN
    Posts: 3817
    January 31, 2006 at 6:11 pm #416307

    I spoke with MarCum, they have some things in the works already to provide this young man with an LX-5

    sirchad
    Northwest Iowa
    Posts: 90
    January 31, 2006 at 6:43 pm #416316

    My check is in the mail. This is great the way this kid is being helped out. Still too bad something like this had to happen in the first place.

    bret_clark
    Sparta, WI
    Posts: 9362
    January 31, 2006 at 11:42 pm #416449

    That just rocks
    The site in the back ground was cool. It brings faith back to man kind
    How cool of people to understand what fishing means to Jon, and to make sure he is able to keep his hobby alive

    greg-vandemark
    Wabasha Mn
    Posts: 1096
    February 1, 2006 at 1:32 am #416472

    Check is in the mail for $50.00
    Hope he is back fishing soon.

    Steve Plantz
    SE MN
    Posts: 12240
    February 1, 2006 at 4:46 am #416526

    A co-worker gave me $10 today to send in!

    Thank you very Much Mike!

    b_sander
    Red Wing , MN
    Posts: 800
    February 1, 2006 at 7:48 pm #416647

    Stick it to’em

    It said the fish house cost over $4000.00

    I hope the ticket cost all of that!

    bret_clark
    Sparta, WI
    Posts: 9362
    February 1, 2006 at 7:50 pm #416648

    Very good. Hope they can make the charges stick. Thanks for the news

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