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Local 4, Charny, Q.C.
Members should note a new address for the local, which now conducts business at P.O. Box 45005, Charny, QC, G6X3R4, according to Secretary and Treasurer Louis-François Garceau.
Local 30, Jacksonville, Fla.
Bill Stewart, Jere Blue and Denny Dykstra, employees of Herzog TSI, and Rob Miller from Local 313 in Grand Rapids, Mich., recently competed in the 14th annual Coconut's Dolphin Fishing Tournament out of Holiday Isle Marina in Florida. Among a field of 612 fisherman, the group brought home three trophies and cash value for three paid places, Dykstra said.
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Local 259, St. Joseph, Mo.
Recently retired member Chester L. Dietderich was presented with a special plaque, along with a UTU Brass Lantern, last month by Missouri Legislative Director W. Larry Foster. Brother Dietderich was honored for his dedication to the union as Missouri Legislative Board chairperson from 1984 through 2000, and for serving as local legislative representative from 1978 through 2000.
Local 469, Madison, Ill.
Light rain failed to dampen spirits at the annual picnic last month, said Secretary and Treasurer John I. Payer, who thanked Designated Legal Counsel Lance Callis and the Midwest Railroaders for their sponsorship. Enjoying the food and live music were members of Locals 1388 and 1405 from St. Louis, Mo., as well as other guests, including members of Local 1534 from Chicago, Ill., Local 1517 from Cincinnati, Ohio, and Local 1929 from E. St. Louis, Ill. On hand was the UTU's mobile education and training coach, Membership I. Members also participated in "Join Hands Day" by adopting 20th Street in Granite City as part of a beautification project. Meanwhile, General Chairperson Dave Wier (GO-919) is spearheading A-card elections on the Terminal Railroad and Manufacturers' Railroad, "even though the BLE has withdrawn their desire to represent the engineers by way of a letter from BLE President Dubroski," Payer said.
Local 471, Eugene, Ore.
The fourth annual J.C. Anderson Memorial Golf and BBQ Tour has been scheduled for August 7 at the Diamond Woods golf course in Monroe, Ore., according to Legislative Representative Greg Boam. Registration opens at 8 a.m., with a 9 a.m. shotgun start. The event, sponsored by Designated Legal Counsel Yaeger, Jungbauer, Barczak, Roe and Vucinovich, brings together all crafts, retirees, wives and children to remember fellow rails whose lives were taken while on duty. For information, contact Boam at (541) 461-5407, fax him at (541)-461-5428, or send e-mail to <wrldclas@televar.com>.
Local 655, Bluefield, W.Va.
Brother Henry Wright, described as always willing to help others in need and devoted to friends and family, was recently diagnosed with incurable lung cancer, according to Local Chairperson Edward A. Loy. Wright and his family face enormous medical bills, and Loy is asking UTU members to send letters of support to Wright at 5034 State Hwy. 292 East, Burnwell, KY 41514.
Local 770, Heavener, Okla.
Local Chairperson and Secretary/Treasurer John T. Locke reported with pride that his daughter, Elaine, who will begin her senior year in high school this autumn, was chosen on the basis of outstanding grades to serve this past spring as a page in the state's House of Representatives for State Rep. Kenneth Corn (D). Next year, she hopes to tackle the same duties in the state's Senate on the staff of State Sen. Larry Dickerson (D), Locke said.
Local 857, San Antonio, Tex.
Amtrak employee John J. Quesada was presented late last month with a safety achievement award at the Amtrak 2000 President's Service and Safety Award Banquet in Washington, D.C., according to fellow local member G.L. Morris.
Local 924, Richmond, Va.
Members are mourning the loss of conductor Stephen W. Sturgill, who was killed in an accident that occurred during a shoving move. A request has gone out for sympathy cards to be sent to his mother. Send cards to: Mrs. Mary McCormack, 913 Williamsburg Rd., Colonial Hts., VA 23834.
Local 1438, Lincoln Park, Mich.
Members are being urged to attend the regular meetings held at 7 p.m. on the last Monday of the month at the VFW Hall in Southgate by member Dennis Kernan, who noted the gatherings offer a good opportunity to voice questions and complaints.
Local 1715, Charlotte, N.C.
Leon Baylor, a Charlotte Transit bus operator who recently retired, was honored at last month's regular local meeting for his 20 years of dedication and outstanding service. Local President James Shannon said he presented a special plaque to Baylor, who had served on the board of trustees. Meanwhile, Secretary and Treasurer Doyle Reed received a plaque, a month of free parking, and a day off with pay when he was named May's employee of the month.
Local 1778, N. Vancouver, B.C.
The website co-hosted by Local 1778 and Local 1923 in Prince George, B.C., has been updated with the new scheduling agreement, recommendations from the Switching Operations Fatality Analysis (SOFA) working group, a multitude of new links, and a surprise, according to Secretary and Treasurer David Moorhouse. UTU members are invited to visit the website at <http://www.utubc.com>.
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