Manager Harry Wood of Jeffco Subcontracting, Inc., Jefferson County, noted the workshop celebrated its 20th anniversary on Sept. 12. Eleven employees received awards for 20 years of service. Among the visitors were representatives from the office of Rep. Richard Gephardt, Missouri Senator Steve Stoll, Representative Kate Hollingsworth, Representative Ryan McKenna, and Charles Heisler, Jefferson County Commissioner. He also notes that renovations have begun on the old part of the building. Lake Area's business operations also remain strong.
Contracts continue at a solid rate and the workshop is busy.
Randolph County Sheltered Workshop Industries of Moberly recently commemorated its 25th anniversary. Manager Dave Riley reported the event included reading of a proclamation from the Missouri House of Representatives honoring the more than two decades of service to the community by the workshop. The workshop was also honored by a Moberly city proclamation. Randolph's efforts include a successful recycling program that includes commercial pickup of cardboard and paper products as well as drop-off recycling. Springfield Workshop, Inc . has completed office modifications.