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May 2005 IBEW Journal L.U. 103 (cs&i), BOSTON, MAAfter heavy winter snowstorms, with a little luck by spring the snow will have melted and delays on our jobsites will have ceased. Local 103 had a tragic loss on Jan. 17. Member Dan Bellamy was tragically hit by a snowplow while preparing to go to work in the early dawn on a still snowy day. A man who gave so much of his time to Local 103 and the labor cause, Dan will surely be missed. He leaves behind his wife, Susan, and three children: Cora, 5; Lilah, 2, and Matthew, 18 months. The benefit for the Bellamy Family is Sat., May 14. Im sure it will be well attended, as Local 103 shows it never forgets one of its members or their families. Apprentices swept the annual journeyman/apprentice hockey and basketball games. The scores: hockey, 8-2 and basketball, 74-67. Attendees enjoyed a great gathering at the union hall after the games. The work picture remains bright as we wait for our trade to get going. Theres a lot of steel flying and many jobs will break ground this spring and summer. Were fortunate to have projected growth in residential, financial, hospital, university, transit and bio-med/pharmaceutical sectors of our local economy. William Molineaux, P.S. L.U. 111 (em,lctt,mt,o,rtb,spa&u), DENVER, COWith mixed emotions Local 111 says goodbye to Asst. Bus. Mgr. Sherilyn K.Wright. Sherilyn was appointed as an International Representative assigned to the IBEW Political/Legislative Affairs Department at the International Office in Washington, D.C. Sherilyn served on the staff of Local 111 since 1999 and served as treasurer for the local prior to that. She was instrumental in getting out the information and working on behalf of labor friendly candidates to successfully take back the Colorado state Senate and House of Representatives. We sincerely wish her the best of luck and are confident that she will do an outstanding job in the International Office. Sherilyn will be deeply missed in Colorado. Dennis Z. LeTurgez, P.S.
L.U. 125 (lctt,o&u), PORTLAND, ORBro. John Bomar retired on Feb. 25, 2005. John had been a rep for Local 125 for 10 years and a part of the utility industry for over 40. Bro. Bomar most recently was the rep for Bonneville Power Administration employees covering four Western states. Prior to coming to work for Local 125 Bro. Bomar spent a number of years working as an assistant safety director for BPA and then as safety director for Western Area Power Authority. John is justifiably proud of his 40 years of membership in the IBEW and recently told us, "Ive put three kids through college and I live a good lifeeverything I have, I have because of the IBEW." You would think that after all the miles Bro. Bomar has traveled in his work that he would stay home and relax. Well you dont know John. He and his wife, Carolyn, are getting in the RV and going on a year-long tour of the United States to, "hunt, fish, play golf and see everything that weve missed." The members, staff and elected officials of Local 125 wish John and Carolyn the best and thank them for their unselfish dedication to the betterment of the IBEW and Local 125. Steve Rose, Organizer
L.U. 129 (i,mt&spa), LORAIN, OHBros. David Braun and Mike Knittle are being deployed to Iraq. We wish them well and pray for their safe return. Bro. Dave McGee, who recently retired, received an IBEW service award for his 33 years of service to the union. Pres. Jeff Bommer presented the award (see photo). Mike Farmer resigned his office as organizer. Pres. Bommer will take over those duties. Work in our jurisdiction is starting to break somewhat. We are hopeful work will pick up by spring. Also, contract negotiations with our contractors should start soon. Dennis Pedings, P.S.
L.U. 141 (ees,i,o&u), WHEELING, WVWork in our area has finally improved as the weather begins to warm. Nitro Electric is preparing for a shutdown at Mitchell Power Station and both United Electric and Chapman Corporation have begun preliminary work on a large SCR and scrubber project there. An announcement was made recently concerning more businesses being built near the new Cabelas Store and Distribution Center. Ten businesses, including a Home Depot and a hotel/water park will be part of the new development, as well as a second distribution center. Our Credit Union recently held its annual dinner and election of officers. The event was well attended. Special thanks to the Credit Union officers for their year-round work. Our condolences to the family of Bro. Grove Calvert, a retired member who passed away recently. He will be missed. Tom Conner, P.S. |
