Special recognition for outstanding service to the Village of Homewood was given to outgoing Public Works Department employees Dave Rubarth and Jim Tresouthick who retire on Dec. 31. Homewood Mayor Richard Hofeld, right, wishes Dave Rubarth well as the board of trustees honored Rubarth for his service to the village. (Photos by Quincy Crump/H-F Chronicle) The Homewood village board approved resolutions honoring the two at its Dec. 12 meeting. Afterward, both men received standing ovations from a room . . .