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Crab Orchard supervisor receives water award

May 23, 2004|EMILY BURTON

CRAB ORCHARD - John Kuhn, supervisor of Crab Orchard's water/wastewater treatment plant, recently received an award for his dedication in ensuring everyone in his district has clean water.

Kuhn, a 12-year veteran of the field, was named 2003 Operator of the Year in Eastern Kentucky, an honor for operators who go above and beyond their duties. The plaque was given to him during the Eastern Kentucky Water & Wastewater Operator's Association conference in Prestonsburg.

"I was totally shocked," said Kuhn. "I'm still in shock. This is the highest honor you can receive as an operator."

During his two years at Crab Orchard, Kuhn has helped the mayor stop erosion around the city's holding ponds and worked to correct "several things in their sewer system that was neglected," said Kuhn. His accomplishments as a former supervisor for Livingston are numerous as well.

"He has brought a level of professionalism and dedication we haven't had in the water department for a long time," said Mayor Mike Ramey.

"John's done a lot of good here. He came in when we were kind of desperate for an operator," said City Hall's Cheri Manuel.

"I love my job," said Kuhn. "I can make a difference. It's up to me that when people turn the tap on, the water's safe to drink, and what goes in the Dix River is safe. I would swim right where we discharge."

This plaque, like his career, will continue to be a source of pride, said Kuhn with a smile. "I'm going to take it down to the plant, and take it home on the weekends."

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