Grace Kirchner Leader Correspondent
Clintonville Mayor Lois Bressette recognized long-term employees of the city Dec. 12.
Police Officer Mark Zachow started as a part-time officer for Clintonville in 1982 and was promoted to full time in 1984. He is the senior patrol officer for the department. Zachow is in charge of the Neighborhood Watch program, is the department representative for the Waupaca County Crimestoppers program, and is an evidence technician for the department. He is a 35-year employee.
Also recognized were Anthony Arrietz of the Clintonville Police Department, library technician Tara Huber, Kraig Knaup of the public works department, and parks and recreation director Justin McAuly, who have all been with Clintonville for five years.
Ten-year employees recognized were Sarah Bouchette, part-time clerk dispatcher; Leroy LeNoble with the wastewater department; Clintonville Police Lt. Michael Poole; and Nate Teske, engineer on the Clintonville Fire Department.
Dave Tichinel, fire department captain, has been with the city for 15 years, as have Jon Carrick with the electric department and firefighter Keith Graper.
Twenty-year employees included Fire Chief Shane Krueger and Todd Prellwitz, the fire department’s first assistant chief and training officer.
Among the city’s 25-year employees were police Capt. Dennis Schroeder, electric utility manager Brian Ellickson and Sue Rohan, senior clerk/dispatcher.