by Evelyn Pyburn-Originally published in the Yellowstone County News 7/29/16 print edition.
BILLINGS — Tuesday’s regular County Commissioners’ meeting was the last for Commissioner Bill Kennedy, who is retiring to take a position as head of the MSU Billings Foundation.
Two other long-time county employees who are retiring were also recognized during the meeting — Tim Paulson of the Road and Bridge Department, and Carolyn Pluhar, of the Yellowstone County Detention Center.
The commissioners’ room was packed with wellwishers many of whom remained after the meeting for cake and refreshments.
Commissioner Jim Reno presented Kennedy with a plaque recognizing his 24 years of service. Reno noted that he has known Kennedy going back to a time when they both worked in the school district. He was “the best scrounger” in finding resources “all to help kids.” The trait carried over in his work for the county, said Reno, squeezing the most from resources to best help the community. read more
