The Guidance Center held its annual employee recognition celebration earlier last month at Mystic Water Resort in Limestone, N.Y.

All agency employees were treated to a catered lunch as well as opportunities to participate in activities.

Employees were honored for their years of service in providing mental health, intellectual disability and prevention services to the community. Rob Klouw, board president, was on hand to recognize the staff and commented, “On behalf of the board of directors, I want to congratulate the years of service recipients and thank all of the staff for the wonderful work that they do each and every day.”

The agency recognized Rhonda Austin for her 35 years at the agency. She is currently the supervisor of the Early Intervention program. Also recognized were Kathleen Belleville and Mary Beth Krise for the 25 years they have been with the agency in the finance department.

Other staff reaching milestones included for 20 years, Brenda Gaffey and Wendi Bator; 15 years – Melaena Nelson, Dawn Ernst, Terry Carr, Julie Tsepelis, Shannon McAndrew; 10 years – Erika Hastings, Dr. Hardish Singh, Stacy Barber, Marcy Ritts; and 5 years – Kayla Ginkel, Michael Brewer and Ernest Henderson III.