El Dorado County probation staff shown appreciation during week-long celebration

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Not all employees feel appreciated by their bosses but that wasn't the case during a week set aside to honor probation employees around the country.

El Dorado County Chief Probation Officer Brian Richart honored staff with five special days during the week, all centered around popular food items.

Monday - Donut Day

Staff expressed their appreciation for the special week which in the past was celebrated with a written proclamation.

"This made it real for us," said Probation Officer Vanessa Wood of being shown appreciation by Richart for the week. Probation Officer Melissa Hayden Trader echoed those feelings, saying their department "doesn't always get a lot of love."