Chautauqua County Physician Dr. Robert Berke was saluted at the recent Board of Health meeting. Berke was honored for his 40 years of service. County Executive PJ Wendel gave Berke a medal with the Chautauqua County seal on it. The medal is given to employees who reach 40 years of service. Berke was also given a certificate. Pictured with Berke are members of the county Board of Health and health department officials. From left: Dr. Elizabeth Kidder, Wendel, Dr. Lillian Ney, Dr. Berke, Dr. Thomas Erlandson, Dr. Tariq Khan, Mark Tarbrake, Sherri Rater, Christine Schuyler, and Jessica Wuerstle.

Photos by Gregory Bacon