April 8, 2026
The Plainview Fire & Rescue Department held its annual awards presentations last Tuesday evening, with a number of long-standing members receiving
years of service awards and special award recognition.
In the years of service picture above this story (l to r): Lee Pehoviack, 35 years; Valerie Tarr, 15 years; Rick Mosel 45 years; Jim Kounovsky, 45 years; Wanda Retzlaff
35 years; and Mike Mc-Manaman, 40 years. Not pictured, Ann Daudt, 5 years. In addition, in the family picture nearby this story – Merle Weber earned his 50-year recognition plaque this year.
years of service awards and special award recognition.
In the years of service picture above this story (l to r): Lee Pehoviack, 35 years; Valerie Tarr, 15 years; Rick Mosel 45 years; Jim Kounovsky, 45 years; Wanda Retzlaff
35 years; and Mike Mc-Manaman, 40 years. Not pictured, Ann Daudt, 5 years. In addition, in the family picture nearby this story – Merle Weber earned his 50-year recognition plaque this year.