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Rochelle Fire Chief

A local authority figure in Rochelle, Illinois, embodies the indomitable spirit of the West.

From "By motor to the Golden Gate" by Post, Emily

Core Belief

"Perseverance and community spirit are essential for success. He believes in facing challenges head-on and supporting others in their endeavors."

Worldview

He sees the West as a land of opportunity and self-reliance. He values strength and determination and scorns those who give up easily.

Personality

Enthusiastic, resilient, and community-minded, he is proud of his town and its people. He is determined and sees challenges as opportunities to overcome.

In Their Own Words

"“Been to look at the mud?” asked he, cheerfully. “It isn’t a bit bad now. You ought to see it when it’s muddy! Why, it took me eight hours to go twenty-one miles!"
"“If that car was mine, I’d go right on plumb across Hell itself, I would!”"
"“Oh, y-es,” he drawled. “You could put up at Mrs. Blake’s, I guess.”"

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