04/16/2025
Yesterday I was fortunate enough to recieve a Citizen Merit Award from The Waupaca County Sheriffs Office and The Waupaca County SWAT Team, with a great friend and another small business owner.
It was truly an honor to be recognized, but no bigger gratification than to be able to support our local service members in their time of need.
As Sheriff, I had the honor of presenting two Citizen Merit Awards this morning during the County Board meeting.
Matt Grunwald of Waupaca Machine and Repair and Jon Cwik of Chippers Tree Service were recognized for their exceptional actions that helped our SWAT team by fabricating an extension on our MRAP’s hydraulic operated ram. This ultimately allowed our SWAT team the ability to accomplish their goal in assisting Portage County.
Their skill sets, selflessness and willingness to help our community truly represent the best of our County, and it was a privilege to recognize their actions publicly.
Congratulations to both of these outstanding citizens-and thank you for making a difference!
Sheriff Timothy R. Wilz