The Barry County Board of Commissioners Tuesday recognized several county employees with a certificate of appreciation for their years of service as well as public recognition for their contributions to the county.

Employee Service Awards went to employees usually introduced by department heads.

 

April Staines, deputy register in the Register of Deeds office, said Abstractor Bindi Shumate has five years of employment with the county, does the work of one and a half employees without complaining and is described by co-workers as helpful, dedicated and friendly.

 

Tammy Pennington, executive director of the COA, presented Diane Neeb, adult day care coordinator, who has 15 years with the county. Neeb designed and created an adult day care center program, writing its policies and procedures, care plans and hiring staff. Neeb is a highly respected expert in the community and is said to be dedicated, motivated and inspirational.

 

Tammi Price, program manager of the adult specialty courts, introduced Brenda Morgan of the specialty court program. With 10 years with the county, Morgan is descried by coworkers as honest, straight forward, passionate, understanding and with a caring heart.

 

Price also presented Michelle Weeldreyer of the specialty court. Weeldreyer is a 20-year employee with the county who brings much laughter to her department, always steps in to help wherever it is needed, gives co-workers the tools needed to succeed and is funny, friendly and understanding.

 

Commission chairperson Heather Wing spoke for Tim Neeb, building and grounds director. A 20-year employee of the county, Need oversees a staff of 4.5 employees and protects the county’s most iconic buildings the same as he does more modern buildings that serve the county, Wing said. Neeb is knowledgeable, reliable and honest and the work he does impacts the county in some way every day, Wing said.