Clarvoe, Guenther Honored
For OCCA Contributions
![The Otsego County Conservation Association honored Ben Guenther and Martha Clarvoe tonight at their annual dinner and meeting at the south side Holiday Inn. Clarvoe, who has just retired from 15 years on the OCCA board, and who would volunteer for them 20-40 hours a week, is honored with a Lifetime Achievement award for commitment and environmental excellence, leadership and accomplishment. Guenther, who has worked extensively with OCCA, is being awarded with the Community Partner award for his work to promote environmental initiatives. Seen here are OCCA executive director Darla Youngs, Martha Clarvoe, husband Paul Clarvoe, Sandy Guenther, husband Ben Guenther and OCCA President Vicky Lentz. (Ian Austin/AllOTSEGO.com)](https://www.allotsego.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/H35A7799-1024x683.jpg)
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