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L.U. 109 (u), ROCK ISLAND, IL—Local 109 volunteers participated in the United Way of the Quad Cities’ first “Extreme Day of Caring.” The Local 109 volunteers painted a large dining room and activity room at a United Way partner agency, the Friendly House in Davenport, IA. Thanks to the Local 109 volunteers: Les Kline, Jerry Bald, Rich McCoy, Luc Martel, Don Jones and Ben Lorenzen. Lori Smith, R.S.
L.U. 111 (em,lctt,mt,o,rtb,spa&u), DENVER, CO— Colorado has been in rodeo-mode! In July PSCO/Xcel Energy held its annual line rodeo in Denver. First-place team: Ed Lensen, Rick Kernan and Patrick Kennedy ( Lipan Distribution Center). Second-place team: Paul Harris, Casey Golden and Greg King (Alamosa/Salida). Top apprentice honors: Joel Stolte (first place) and Paul Leary (second place). In August, the gas rodeo was held in Denver. First-place team: Sammy Garcia, Shane Kerstiens, Mike Perito and Mike Hernandez (Nipple Twisters, Denver Metro). And second-place team: Mike Simpson, Greg Hood, Chad Everson and Larry Eberhart (Smokin’ Pigs, Silverthorne/Mountain Division). At the gas rodeo, a plaque was presented to Local 111 Bus. Mgr./Fin. Sec. Michael A. Byrd and Xcel Vice Pres. Tim Taylor in honor of the late Sister Peggy Ohlendorf. Peggy was a lead fitter when she left PSCO/Xcel Energy to establish a training company in the gas industry. She is greatly missed. We know Peggy was smiling down on the first “all female” rodeo team, “Diamonds in the Rough,” consisting of Sisters Phyllis Berti, Mary Hansen, Janice Sanders and Margaret Buck-Roybal. Dennis Z. LeTurgez, P.S.
L.U. 125 (lctt,o&u), PORTLAND, OR—Bro. Bill Miller, our business manager/financial secretary for over 21 years, retired July 29, 2005. Bill served his local well and also served the entire IBEW membership on numerous national committees. We thank Bro. Miller for his dedication to our local and the IBEW. Congratulations to recently elected officers: Bus. Mgr./Fin. Sec. Travis Eri, Pres. Larry W. Browning, Vice Pres. Paul S. Dietrich, Rec. Sec. Raymond W. Cowell and Treas. Douglas J. Shaffer. Elected to the Executive Board: K.T. Anderson, Don L. McCleery, Jim Sweet and Patrick E. Winter. Elected to the Examining Board: Lee Cole, Ronald L. Derting, Anthony R. Jacobs, Donald Rose and William C. Young. Delegates to the International Convention: Travis Eri and Larry Browning. Steve Rose, Org. L.U. 129 (i,mt&spa), LORAIN, OH—Congratulations to Bro. Carl Macken on receiving his 65-year pin. We also congratulate all our new journeymen from our fifth-year graduating class. Work in our area is fair, with some projects finishing up. At the time of this writing, we hope to see Book 1 clear when the Ford plant starts in mid-August for its retooling to accommodate the van coming from the Lorain plant. Also, as of press time, we expect that Firelands Hospital may be starting very soon, which will be another good project for our area. Dennis Pedings, P.S.
L.U. 139 (i&u), ELMIRA, NY—Local 139 is proud to have been involved in another Habitat for Humanity project in our area. Hats off to our members who volunteered for this worthwhile community project. We also thank Mike Sincock and the folks at Bouille Electric for their help with the material. Thanks to all who participated. Ernie Hartman, P.S. |
