ACAP recognizes 24 employees
for many years of service
PRESQUE ISLE — Aroostook County Action Program was organized in 1972 and is one of 10 Community Action Programs in Maine and one of approximately 1,000 nationwide. The community action program concept was established by President Lyndon B. Johnson with the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964. When created, community action programs were charged with eliminating the causes and conditions of poverty.
ACAP provides the people of Aroostook County with services and resources that help individuals and families achieve greater economic independence. As a leader, or in partnership with others, ACAP provides guidance to the community in responding to emerging human needs. These services are provided in the areas of: community services, energy and housing, employment and training, and family services.
On Dec. 2, ACAP recognized 24 employees who have served The County in their various roles within the non-profit organization for a total of over 400 years.
Darla Anderson, Kelly Blaisdell, Donald Pelletier, Angel Murchison, Karen Sawyer, Michael Truman, and Grace Yu each celebrated five years of service. Two employees, Aline Brissette and Lorena Witham, have reached the 10-year mark. Honored for 15 years of service were: Ellen Bemis, Valerie Delong and Brenda Hersey. Four employees were recognized for working at ACAP for 20 years: Christine Condon, Diane Landeen, Kelley Ouellette and Marion Polchies. Recognized for 25 years of service were: Joanne Cushing, Launa Dube, Jeff Heron, Connie Sandstrom and Janet Scott. David Bouchard and Pete Delano were honored for 30 years of service. One employee, Pat Good, was recognized for 35 years of service with the agency.
Each employee was recognized by Executive Director Connie Sandstrom with personal stories and anecdotes. These 24 employees work not only in a wide variety of roles but serve in locations around The County, including Presque Isle, Fort Kent, Caribou, Houlton and Dyer Brook.
“Longevity in employment such as this speaks volumes for the passion each employee has for the work they do to assist County residents as well as for the workplace environment of the organization itself,” stated Sandstrom.
For more information on Aroostook County Action Program, Inc. and its programs or services, or to make a tax-deductible contribution, contact the agency at 711 Main St. in Presque Isle, on the web at www.acap-me.org, or call 764-3721. At ACAP, our motto is “We Make Life Better!”
Photos courtesy of ACAP
MARKING A MAJOR MILESTONE — Pat Good (lives and works in PI) (left) is pictured here with ACAP Executive Director Connie Sandstrom (right). Pat was honored recently for 35 years of service with ACAP.
MARKING 30 YEARS of service with ACAP were David Bouchard (lives in Caribou, works in PI), left, and Peter Delano (lives and works in PI).
HONORED FOR 25 YEARS with ACAP were from left, Connie Sandstrom (lives and works in PI), Jeff Heron (lives in Caribou, works in PI), Launa Dube (lives in Mapleton, works in PI), Joanne Cushing (lives in Smyrna Mills, works in Dyer Brook) and Janet Scott (lives in Washburn, works in PI).
CELBRATING 20 YEARS of employment with ACAP were from left, Christine Condon (lives in Ashland, works in PI), Marion Polchies (lives and works in Houlton), Kelly Ouellette (lives and works in PI) and Diane Landeen (lives in New Sweden, works in PI).
MARKING 15 YEARS with ACAP were, pictured from left to right: Brenda Hersey (lives in Oakfield, works in Houlton), Valerie Delong (works in PI), and, absent from photo, Ellen Bemis (lives and works in PI).
RECOGNIZED FOR 10 YEARS of service with ACAP were Aline Brissette (lives and works in Caribou), left, and Lorena Witham (lives in Fort Fairfield, works in PI).
HONORED FOR FIVE years with ACAP were from left, Karen Sawyer (works in PI), Angel Murchison (works in PI), Donald Pelletier (lives and works in Fort Kent), Darla Anderson (lives in Mapleton, works in PI), Grace Yu (works in PI), Kelly Edgecomb (lives in Fort Fairfield ,works in PI), and, absent from photo, Mike Truman (lives in Ashland, works in PI).
