JOYCE SHEEN • The Humboldt Sun
At the first commission meeting of the year, Humboldt County commissioners recognized employees who have stayed at their jobs for five, 10, 15, 25 and 35 years. The employees who were present to receive their plaques are pictured: (left to right top row), Sharon Barton, Debbie Engstrom, and Juan Acevedo, (second row), Shane Goodale, Betty Lawrence, Tami Rae Spero, Jessica Park, Colleen Cox and Bobby Thomas, (up front) Mary Ann Hammond and Anita Paquette. County Administrator Bill Deist said how much the county appreciates its longterm employees, adding that having employees who stay at their job saves taxpayers money while allowing the county to run more efficiently. "With long-term employees, you're not continually training; people know how to do their jobs and they do them well."
The employees are listed in each department with their years of service: In the Assessor's Office, Rhona Lecumberry - 10, Colleen Cox, - 15. Building and Safety, Bobby Thomas - 5. Buildings and Grounds: Richard Custer - 15. Fairgrounds: Juan Acevedo - 5. Cooperative Extension: Sharon Barton - 5. County Clerk's office: County Clerk Tami Rae Spero - 20, Anita Paquette - 25. District Attorney's office: Tamara Jenkins - 5, Gina Ramirez -10. Justice Court: Holly Jones - 15 (Jones wasn't there to accept her 15-year plaque because she just retired.). Juvenile Department: Lisa Schwarzenberg - 5, Noliena Castellanos - 5, Jennifer Cannon - 10, Daniel Baldini - 15, Tony Harris - 25. Library: Jessica Park - 5, Jessica Anderson - 5. Planning: Elizabeth Lawrence - 5. Recorder's Office: Debbie Engstrom, - 15, Mary Ann Hammond - 35. Road Department: Road Foreman Ben Garrett - 5, Dillon Watt - 5, Joe Garcia - 10, Norm Celio - 15. Sheriff's Office: Kyle Negus - 5, Shane Goodale - 5.[[In-content Ad]]
