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Chad Smith recognized as wastewater operator of the year at meeting

Chad Smith recognized as wastewater operator of the year at meeting
Bill Vach (far left) and Nick Lemke (middle) accept a $1,600 donation for the Medford VFW Post 5729’s building project Friday from Laura Schmeiser and (right) Steve and Suzy Brandt. The majority of the funds were raised at Our Lady of Perpetual Help’s Ribfest in October and Veteran’s Day breakfast. The Whittlesey Ladies Sodality contributed as well to top off the donation at $1,600. BY MATT FREY/THE STAR NEWS
Chad Smith recognized as wastewater operator of the year at meeting
Bill Vach (far left) and Nick Lemke (middle) accept a $1,600 donation for the Medford VFW Post 5729’s building project Friday from Laura Schmeiser and (right) Steve and Suzy Brandt. The majority of the funds were raised at Our Lady of Perpetual Help’s Ribfest in October and Veteran’s Day breakfast. The Whittlesey Ladies Sodality contributed as well to top off the donation at $1,600. BY MATT FREY/THE STAR NEWS

Chad Smith of the Owen wastewater treatment facility has been recognized by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources as the Wisconsin Operator of the Year. The recognition wa...

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