The command staff of the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office visited Franklin County Commissioner Clyde Barker at his home in Strong on Wednesday morning to recognize him for 30 years of service to the citizens of Franklin County as a deputy under three sheriff administrations. From 1981 to 2011, Barker served as a corrections officer, deputy and chief civil deputy for the Sheriff’s Office. He has dedicated his adult life as a public servant to the citizens of Franklin County, including serving as a commissioner for the past 12 years, and the officers wanted to present him a small token of their appreciation upon his retirement from public service. He will retire from the county commission on June 2. Barker, at center, is surrounded by, from left, Lt. David Rackliffe, Lt. David St. Laurent, Chief Deputy Steven Lowell and Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. Submitted photo