Monday, August 26, 2013

32 Years and Still Counting

These days, it is rarity to  find  someone working at the same  job  for a couple  of  years.  Todays  generation is constantly changing  jobs,looking for  something  different,  not  sure  what  they  want. Hell some people
quit so  they can find  themselves-whatever  the Hell that  means.

So when I  read that Cornell is  celebrating 32 years- it reminded me  how  much  society  has  changed.

For  one  person to  stay with one  job  is a rarity.

To find one person with 32 years working,  and still able to do  the  work and do  it  well-even  more rare.

I've  been at Finnmark for almost 20  years- I  can  recall a  number of staff changes- yet through all the changes,
different job  description  and emergency situations, Cornell has been steadfast.

He  has  been a  good  friend all  these years and so  I wish  to congratulate him  and  wish him  the  best.

If you see him walking the  grounds, thank him, congratulate him and shake his  hand- for 32 years he  has  held this place  together.

THANK YOU CORNELL FOR EVERYTHING

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

The Staff of Americana Finnmark

Because of  a  recent  hospital  stay-  I  have  been  confined to my bed- unable  to  walk-and if I attempt  to  walk  I  get   wobbily.

A  few  weeks ago  my  roomate  had  a  diabetic incident  and  I  had to  call 911-  The door  was  locked  and  I was unable  to  get  to  the  door-so  the  EMTs  had  to  break  in.

I  called  the  office  for  the  name  of  a good locksmith  and  to  have  either Cornell or  Billy look  at the  lock  to  see how serious the  damage was.

Cornel  was  able  to  fix  the  lock  at a cost  far  less than a locksmith would  have  charged.

A  few  days ago,  my  roommate had another  incident an collapsed  on  the floor. I called 911,  then  I  called  Debbie at the office.  I asked  her if she could send  Cornel or Billy over  with a copy of  my  key and unlock  the  door.  Billy showed up-the  result no  broken  door.

Our  staff is  great,  but  what isn't  known are  the  little  things, not in  their description that  makes  them greater.  There are a lot of untold stories  of  the  good  deeds our  staff have been  doing  in  this  community  for  years.

When  I  was  on  the  BOD  I always  tried to  do  them right with  each  new  contract.  They  are what makes living  here at Finnmark
so  special.
Remember this  when  you  see them- greet them  and  thank them  for  all  they do.

They are the greatest