Work First's Ink http://workfirstinc.org/blog Events, stories, and a blog on the happenings at WFI and the world around us. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:52:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 en Finally Sun! http://workfirstinc.org/blog/?p=239 http://workfirstinc.org/blog/?p=239#comments Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:52:30 +0000 webmaster http://workfirstinc.org/blog/?p=239 Jo Morgan and Wayne Mathieu take the opportunity to clean up the flowers around WFI on the first sunny day in years! Well really not years but it does seem like we haven’t seen the sun in a long time!

]]> http://workfirstinc.org/blog/?feed=rss2&p=239 Concerning the 2009 H1N1 flu (Swine Flu) http://workfirstinc.org/blog/?p=236 http://workfirstinc.org/blog/?p=236#comments Fri, 01 May 2009 15:44:18 +0000 webmaster http://workfirstinc.org/blog/?p=236 Work First, Inc. has developed a multidisciplinary planning committee to address preparedness for pandemic influenza. The committee will make critical decisions in the direction WFI will take in responding to any pandemic flu.

Sites to be monitored for information include but are not limited to the following:

www.cdc.gov
www.cdc.gov/flu
www.mainepublichealth.gov
www.maine.gov/dhhs/boh/swine-flu-2009.html

The flu hotline - 207-779-3147.

Any questions should be directed to Linda LaRue-Keniston at 778-3200.

]]> http://workfirstinc.org/blog/?feed=rss2&p=236 “Be well, do good work, and keep in touch” - Garrison Keillor http://workfirstinc.org/blog/?p=228 http://workfirstinc.org/blog/?p=228#comments Fri, 01 May 2009 15:25:50 +0000 webmaster http://workfirstinc.org/blog/?p=228
Joe Hogkins

Joe Hogkins

Sandy Osgood

Sandy Osgood

Laura Osgood

Laura Osgood

Once again WFI says good bye to 3 great staff. Sandy Osgood has been a temporary staff with us for just a few months. She leaves WFI to help with her family.

Joe Hodkins has been with WFI for about a year. He leaves WFI to follow his dream of working the land and growing great things.

Laura Osgood has been with WFI for 10 years. Laura has been a great assest to our program and has brought a lot of good things our way. Laura leaves to provide a home for a consumer.

We wish you all well!

]]> http://workfirstinc.org/blog/?feed=rss2&p=228 Congratulations on your retirement Willie! http://workfirstinc.org/blog/?p=220 http://workfirstinc.org/blog/?p=220#comments Fri, 17 Apr 2009 18:37:43 +0000 webmaster http://workfirstinc.org/blog/?p=220 Willie Dumont started attending Work First, Inc (then called Sandy River Rehabilitation) in September of 1980. On April 17, 2009 several days after his 80th birthday he is offically retiring 29 years later.

Willie has come along way from Detroit, Michigan where he was born in 1929. At the age of 12 Willie was moved to Pineland where he lived until 1980. Willie left Pineland and moved to his current home “Our House” in Farmington where he continues to reside.

Willie loves food, where ever he can find it, and especially the free-range coffee! He loves to rock and go with friends to get a cup of coffee at McDonalds. He has his favorite treasures he likes to collect and he relies on his routine to stay the same.

We will miss seeing Willie in his favorite chair but wish him all the best in his retirement!

]]> http://workfirstinc.org/blog/?feed=rss2&p=220 Good Luck Amie! http://workfirstinc.org/blog/?p=216 http://workfirstinc.org/blog/?p=216#comments Fri, 17 Apr 2009 13:17:05 +0000 webmaster http://workfirstinc.org/blog/?p=216 Amie Williams is leaving Work First, Inc. April 17, 2009 is her last day. Amie has been a wonderful addition to our staff and she will be greatly missed. When you get tired of your new job don’t forget us! We won’t forget you.

Good Luck!

]]> http://workfirstinc.org/blog/?feed=rss2&p=216 Larry Chilvers http://workfirstinc.org/blog/?p=213 http://workfirstinc.org/blog/?p=213#comments Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:24:36 +0000 webmaster http://workfirstinc.org/blog/?p=213

]]> http://workfirstinc.org/blog/?feed=rss2&p=213 We are sooooooo Proud!! http://workfirstinc.org/blog/?p=209 http://workfirstinc.org/blog/?p=209#comments Thu, 09 Apr 2009 10:13:11 +0000 webmaster http://workfirstinc.org/blog/?p=209 Larry Chilvers has worked at Walmart for the past 13 years. He recently received a letter from Walmart and signed by the associates stating the following.

Dear Larry Chilvers,
Thank you for a job well done!!!
You were witnessed taking care of our Customers!!!
Yes you were seen going above and beyond to make sure our customers are taken care of and We Appreciate You!!!!! Just wanted to take a moment to let you know that we do notice and it really does matter. With our busy days sometimes we forget to take the time and thank those who day in and day out, do the right thing for our Customers and our company. We appreciate your hard work and how it helps our Customers “Save Money So That They Can Live Better.”

Thank you,
Market 289

Good Job Larry!!!!!

]]> http://workfirstinc.org/blog/?feed=rss2&p=209 April Fool’s http://workfirstinc.org/blog/?p=207 http://workfirstinc.org/blog/?p=207#comments Wed, 01 Apr 2009 13:38:49 +0000 webmaster http://workfirstinc.org/blog/?p=207 The leadership at WFI pulled a good April Fool’s joke on the staff at staff meeting this morning. Nichole explained how the state was looking to day programs to do more cross training to make staff better able to work with all consumers. Then she passed out schedules to all staff. Some staff were excited to look at who they were working with all day. Some were terrified! Before people started getting too upset Nichole let them know that it was an April Fool’s Day joke!

]]> http://workfirstinc.org/blog/?feed=rss2&p=207 Christmas Party at WFI http://workfirstinc.org/blog/?p=190 http://workfirstinc.org/blog/?p=190#comments Mon, 02 Feb 2009 16:48:22 +0000 webmaster http://workfirstinc.org/blog/?p=190
Terry's having fun!

Terry

Marcia talks to Bill

Marcia talks to Bill

It's cold outside and Chris is ready!

It

HO HO HO it's Stacy!

HO HO HO it

Laurel and UMF student Ben enjoy the party.

Laurel and UMF student Ben enjoy the party.

Caitlin and Michael enjoy watching the fun!
Caitlin and Michael enjoy watching the fun!

]]> http://workfirstinc.org/blog/?feed=rss2&p=190 December 2008 Staff of the Month http://workfirstinc.org/blog/?p=182 http://workfirstinc.org/blog/?p=182#comments Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:00:24 +0000 webmaster http://workfirstinc.org/blog/?p=182 Congradulations to Elizabeth Rebert and Kristin Campbell, December’s Staff people of the month.

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