Marysville City Council member J.R. Rausch, pictured here seated at right, was given a standing ovation Monday night after announcing that he would be stepping down for work-related reasons at the end of this year. In an emotional speech to the room, Rausch thanked the community for its support over his 13-year tenure with the city. Pictured from left are council members Zack Bordner, Steven Wolfe, Henk Berbee, Donald Boerger, Scott Hunter and Mark Reams. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)