Central Lakes College on Monday honored eight retiring employees with nearly 200 years of service to the State of Minnesota. The eight were among those acknowledged at the annual Recognition Event as the academic year comes to a close. The retirees include DelRay Lecy (pictured), associate dean of entrepreneurial development, 36 years; Wendy Schluender, dean of technical and career programs and the Staples campus, 29; Judithann Richer, dean of students, 27; Shirley Judd, Ag Center and management programs support staff, 24; Diane Scearcy, CLC Foundation executive director, 21; Mary Marquardt, practical nursing faculty, 21; Susan Caquelin, financial aid assistant, 21; and Thomas Schulz, farm business management instructor, 17. They also will be recognized at CLC commencement ceremonies this week -- Wednesday in the Brainerd High School gym and Thursday in the Staples-Motley High School gym.