Chronicle/John Speer

Honored for their years of service during the annual South Tama schools staff breakfast held Tuesday, June 4, were these staff members who have retired this year. Their position and total years of service to the district (Left to right, front) Sue Gauthier, elementary education aide, 6 years; Sandy Merfeld, media – print shop, 25 years; Joanna Hofer, business manager, 20 1/2 years; and Tim Downs, director of maintenance and transportation, 33 1/2 years. (Back, left to right) Jim Plantz, assistant high school principial and activities director, 31 years; Mike Cherveny, custodian, 39 years; and Karen Finical, kindergarten teacher, 35 years.