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From: VIRGIE UNDERWOOD <[log in to unmask]>

> Good morning to all, I have been working in a vending facility for two
> years and it looks terrible. It is in desperate need of remodeling. When I
> went to this location they promised that it would be remodeled and that my
> seating capacity would be increased along with some new equipment. They
> said they planned to make it possible for me to cook full meals and they
> even wanted a salad bar.
> Obviously you can see from my comments that renovation never happened. The
> place looks so bad I am ashamed to work there.
> I had to hire employees and the place had to be thoroughly cleaned and that
> cleaning took two weeks.
> When I arrived at this location the vending machines were antiquated to say
> the least. Some of those machines have been there since the 70's. They do
> not work properly and much of the time they don't work at all. A lot of
> time is spent opening the doors and assisting customers in getting their
> products. The first day I came to work there I put in a request for new
> machines. My food merchandiser was not functioning at all. Anyway this has
> been the case for most of the time I have been there.
> My miracle is the State of West Virginia self insures the state workers and
> our people in West Virginia are the most obese in the nation.
> I was asked to help this company to provide more healthy food for their
> employees. After many discussions I explained that my location looked
> uninviting and my equipment was not adequate for me to do the job properly.
> Rehab was asked to purchase the equipment I needed and they said they were
> out of money and could not do it.
> Before I knew about the health food program I filed a grievance to get my
> food merchandiser replaced. I was successful in getting the merchandiser
> but was told we have spent enough on your location and we can't get anything
> else for you.
> The miracle is that a high ranking official in this state realized what was
> happening and the state is remodeling my location.
> They are painting the walls, replacing the tile, purchasing new furniture, I
> will have seating for 45 people to sit and eat their lunch. They are
> decorating the eating area, and I am getting a vending machine that pops
> fresh pop corn. I am elated and it is a miracle from the Lord. I am so
> thankful and I know it would not have happened if the Lord had not gotten
> involved. Thank you Lord Jesus! Praise His Holy name!
> Virgie and Hoshi
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