Community Living Association (CLA) held its annual staff appreciation event last week with lots of fellowship, laughter, and good food. This is an opportunity to thank all CLA staff for giving so much to improve the everyday lives of the people they serve, the effort and care in helping people participate more fully in the community, and for the joy they bring others.
A special tribute was paid to those staff who reached five year milestones; and longevity celebrated. Annual Recognition & Appreciation Bonuses were presented to those staff with 15 or more years of service:
• 5 years — Susan Gresko, Karen Carmichael, Barbara Walton, Steve Berry, Sheryl Schillinger, Shelley Bouvier, Tammy Blanchette, Andrew Dorr, Nancy Bernat and Danielle Tarr.
• 15 years — Rose Watson, Nancy Henderson, Lisa Dodge, Michele Toner, Cynthia Gardiner, Kelley Donahue.
20 years — Kerry Putnam, Jodie Ward, Mary Pannell and Cindy Folsom.
25 years — Vicki Donahue.
26 years — Ron Langworthy, Judy Doody and Wendy Tapley.
27 years — Teresa Goguen.
28 years — Sandra Malone and Wendy Scott.
29 years — Laurie Saunders.
30 years — Freida Bither.
31 years — Susan Faulkner and Cindy Williams.
32 years — Kathleen Parks.
34 years — Charlene Chase.
36 years — Pat Lewis.
Perfect attendance awards — Carla Stewart, Bonnie Reynolds, Kristin Hogan, Debbie Anderson, Tracy Bouchard, Beth Roberts, Debbie Flewelling, Ruth Ewings, Judy Suitter and Johnica Aldrich.