County honors employees for years of service

Sanders County honored employees for years of service last week during a ceremony at the courthouse.

Sanders County Commissioner Tony Cox presented an award to fellow commissioner Glen Magera for 10 years with Sanders County. "He's knowledgeable and friendly," Cox said of his colleague.

Lee Smith, foreman for Road District 3 at the west end of the county, was not able to be at the ceremony, but was honored for 25 years with the county. Cox said that the county was very fortunate to have Smith and that he can fix anything.

Sheriff Tom Rummel presented an award to Martin Spring for 15 years of service with the Sanders County Sheriff's Office. "He's a good man," Rummel said of Spring. "It doesn't matter if it's during the day, night, weekends or holidays. All you gotta do is call and he's there." Rummel also honored Tim Kelly for five years with the sheriff's office. "I appreciate your dedication," Rummel told Kelly.

Sanders County Solid Waste Supervisor Jason Peterson presented two awards last Thursday. Rich Owens was honored for 10 years with the county and Brad Kinzie for five. "Thank you for all your help," Peterson said.

Candy Fisher was honored for 10 years with the District Clerk's office and her coworker Tristan Franck received an award for five years of service.

Three other employees were honored for five years of employment with Sanders County, including Tina Scott with Environmental Health and Jill Lundstrom and Sandra Gubel with Public Health. Karen Morey, Sanders County Public Health Nurse, said that Lundstrom and Gubel are always willing to step in and help when needed.

Commissioner Cox thanked Kathy Conlin for organizing the awards ceremony as well as other events throughout the year. "We appreciate all you do and all your hard work," Cox said.