City of Columbus Public Works Michael Poncik, right, retires after 43 years of dedicated service to the city. Poncik worked for the city from 1982 to 2025. Columbus City Manager Donald Warschak presents Poncik with his award along with Alley and Polasek during a retirement party on Feb. 28 at the Columbus City Hall. Photo by Ramona Ferguson, Banner Press
City of Columbus Public Works Henry Polasek, right, retires with 21 years of dedicated service to the city. Polasek worked for the city from 2004 to 2025. Columbus City Manager Donald Warschak presents Polasek with his award. He, along with Alley and Poncik, were honored during a retirement party at the Columbus City Hall on Feb. 28. Photo by Ramona Ferguson, Banner PressColumbus Police Captain Wendy Alley, holding her captain's badge, is surrounded by her former chiefs, from left, former Eagle Lake Police Chief Keith Webb, Columbus Police Chief Skip Edmon, and former Eagle Lake Police Chief and Columbus Police Chief Bill Lattimore. Alley has over 25 years of experience in law enforcement. She was also precented a plaque for her 14 years of dedicated service the Columbus Police Department and the City of Columbus. Photo by Ramona Ferguson, Banner Press
