Columbus Town Council recognized town public works employee James Smith during a meeting held Jan. 17 for achieving the Polk County Rescue Squadman of the year for 2012. Rescue squad captain Robbie Price presented Smith with a plaque during council’s meeting. Pictured is Smith at left and Price at right. (photo by Leah Justice)

Rescue squadman of the year

Published 4:32pm Wednesday, January 23, 2013
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