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'Family' connections in sister city

Mike and Shawna Nevil pose for a photo in Switzerland with Patrick Zuger, center, who worked for the couple as a chef 26 years ago at the Chalet Landhaus in New Glarus. Zuger now owns a restaurant in Zuzwil, Switzerland, that the couple was able to visit on the trip. The fire department from the village greeted them as they arrived for lunch. (Photo supplied)

Mike and Shawna Nevil pose for a photo in Switzerland with Patrick Zuger, center, who worked for the couple as a chef 26 years ago at the Chalet Landhaus in New Glarus. Zuger now owns a restaurant in Zuzwil, Switzerland, that the couple was able to visit on the trip. The fire department from the village greeted them as they arrived for lunch. (Photo supplied)

Both a Swiss and American flag served as the backdrop as 35-year New Glarus firefighter Mike Nevil was made the honorary chief for the week in Glarus, Switzerland.