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Petersburg Shows Employee Appreciation with BBQ!

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The Petersburg, Va., team was treated to a BBQ to show appreciation for their hard work. What a better way to enjoy time together than to break bread (and dip it in sauce!)?

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The team was treated to a visit from the Bishop's BBQ food truck on Friday, August 21 from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. at the Petersburg Hauling Facility. All staff members were invited to sit down and enjoy the local flavors, or have their meal bagged to take home.

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All employees, present or not, were entered into a drawing for prizes:

Joyce Price, the Scale House Attendant, won AirPods.
Earnest Coley, of the Residential Dept., won a 50" Smart TV.
Mike Loy, Front Load Driver, won a tablet.
Not pictured are employees who were not able to be present, but won a variety of gift cards.

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The meal featured smoked chicken or pulled pork, sides, desserts, and drinks. Thanks for your great work, Petersburg Team!