For 40 years Marsha Savage has been going to work at the Northeast Missouri Sheltered Workshop (NMSW) in Hannibal. Thursday, however, was a work day like none others for Savage, who was honored for her longevity.
“It feels pretty good,” said Savage between spoonfuls of ice cream.
In addition to cake and ice cream in her honor, Savage received framed proclamations from State Sen. Wes Shoemyer and State Rep. Rachel Bringer. She also was presented a plaque by the NMSW staff.
What will Savage do with all the items she received on her special day?
“Take them to my house and put them on a wall,” she said.
With 40 years under her belt, Savage still loves her work.
“John (Yancey) is a good boss to me,” she said. “I like doing whatever they tell me to do.”
The celebration of Savage’s 40 years of employment came during a mid-day open house hosted at the NMSW. Yancey, the volunteer interim manager for the NMSW, was pleased with the turnout.
“We had more than I expected,” he said. “So many people said they really didn’t know what we did.”
Yancey, along with other members or the NMSW staff, took the opportunity to explain the workshop’s recycling program and the jobs it provides to people like Savage. A proposition will be on the August ballot seeking financial support from Hannibal residents for NMSW’s recycling operation.
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For 40 years Marsha Savage has been going to work at the Northeast Missouri Sheltered Workshop (NMSW) in Hannibal. Thursday, however, was a work day like none others for Savage, who was honored for her longevity.
“It feels pretty good,” said Savage between spoonfuls of ice cream.
In addition to cake and ice cream in her honor, Savage received framed proclamations from State Sen. Wes Shoemyer and State Rep. Rachel Bringer. She also was presented a plaque by the NMSW staff.
What will Savage do with all the items she received on her special day?
“Take them to my house and put them on a wall,” she said.
With 40 years under her belt, Savage still loves her work.
“John (Yancey) is a good boss to me,” she said. “I like doing whatever they tell me to do.”
The celebration of Savage’s 40 years of employment came during a mid-day open house hosted at the NMSW. Yancey, the volunteer interim manager for the NMSW, was pleased with the turnout.
“We had more than I expected,” he said. “So many people said they really didn’t know what we did.”
Yancey, along with other members or the NMSW staff, took the opportunity to explain the workshop’s recycling program and the jobs it provides to people like Savage. A proposition will be on the August ballot seeking financial support from Hannibal residents for NMSW’s recycling operation.
