It is now eleven years and counting.

That is how many consecutive years Mitchell Councillor Bernie Stahn has been elected Deputy Reeve for the Rural Municipality of Hanover. Stahn was re-elected by council this week.

"They must be very satisfied with Mr.Stahn," says Reeve Stan Toews. "He's very steadfast, level headed."

Further to that, Toews refers to Stahn as a problem solver and reliable.

"It's quite a humbling vote of confidence from the rest of council," says Stahn.

Stahn adds he appreciates the support and the trust from council that they feel he can fill in when Toews is missing.

Stahn says there really isn't a lot of extra work but it is a good experience to serve as chair of council meetings or committee meetings when the Reeve is absent.