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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2014-02-26, Page 1414 Huron Expositor • Wednesday, February 26, 2014 Looby president enters Road Builder's hall of fame Stan Connelly began as a co-op student The president of a Dublin firm was recently inducted into the Road Building Hall of Fame recently. Stan Connelly, president of Looby Construction in Dub- lin, was given the road build- ing industry's highest honour at the Ontario Road Builders' Association (ORBA) 87th annual convention. "To say this was a shock would be an understate- ment," he said in a press release. Connelly served with ORBA in several capacities over 25 years, including as chair of the Structures Committee from 1993 to 2004, as a member of the board of directors from 1992 to 2005 and as president in 1998. Connelly, a Goderich resi- dent, began his career at Looby Construction as a co-op student from the Uni- versity of Waterloo and worked in various positions at the company, including engineer, estimator, construc- tion manager, assistant man- ager and became president in 1990. "His drive and determina- tion was identified early by the partners of Looby Con- struction, which led to Stan's continual growth within the organization," said ORBA executive director Geoff Wilkinson as he introduced PANCAKES - SAUSAGES All You Can at SHROVE TUESDAY MARCH 4th 4:30 -7 p.m. By "Donation at the door" 5t. Thomas Anglican Church 5eaforth. Take - outs available A portion of the proceeds to support 5eaforth Food Bank %ea, Take the Scenic Route Maintaining a heakhy weight means eating healthy foods and taking the long way home. Need I" MU, Nr -4 d\k'r to9 Y/4 attlawicemettf -RYAN - INGRAM Shawn Ryan and Ashley Ingram were married on June 1st, 2013 at St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church in Dublin, ON. Proud parents are Tom and Catherine Ryan and Rick and Barb Ingram Love and Best Wishes from your family and friends Connelly. Connelly's interview for his first work term with Looby Construction on March 17, 1963 turned out to be the only job interview he ever had. "It's been terrific. The Loo- bys were like a family to me, always giving me opportu- nity," he said. He built his first bridge in 1966, when he was still a student. Connelly achieved his project manager Gold Seal certificate in 1998 and is a member of Professional Engi- neers of Ontario. Having been raised on a farm, Connelly assumed he would follow a career in the agricultural industry. It wasn't until his high school math teacher, Harold Bettger, approached him in 1962 about doing a co-op at the new University of Waterloo that he thought about a career in engineering. Bettger took him to his interview at the University of Waterloo and two weeks later, Connelly was accepted into the program. In addition to making Looby a respected member of the industry and a good place to work, Connelly was a "tireless" promoter of health and safety for workers in the industry. Connelly is also heavily involved in his community of Goderich. He is a lifetime member of the Kinsmen Club of Goderich and was an active member of the Goderich Hospital board from the mid- 1980s to 1999. He has also been involved in other local community initiatives such as: Goderich Minor Hockey coach; Goderich Power Skat- ing coach; Goderich Young Canada Week Tournament Executive; St. Peter's Catholic Church Building Committee, fund raising executive; Goderich Curling Club curl- ing executive; Sunset Golf Course men's golf executive; and Goderich YMCA Build- ing Committee (200!) - fund raising committee. The hall of fame was cre- ated in 2005 to recognize exemplary and distinguished service to ORBA, to the Ontario road building indus- try and to the individual's community over a long period of time. ABCA elects new Chair and Vice Chair QM Agency The Ausable Bayfield Con- servation Authority (ABCA) board of directors elected their new Chair and Vice Chair during their annual meeting on Feb. 20, as well as approved their 2014 budget. Mike Tam, a board repre- sentative from the Munici- pality of West Perth, was cho- sen as Chair, while Lambton Shores and Warwick Town- ship representative Lorie Scott will take over as Vice Chair. Les Falconer also joined the board of directors as rep- resentative for the Munici- pality of Huron East. Photo submitted Left to right: Lorie Scott, Vice Chair; Mike Tam, Chair; and past Chair Dave Frayne, representative of the Municipality of South Huron and the Township of Perth South. 'Guided by star and compass' theme at Presbyterial gathering The annual meeting of the Huron -Perth W.M.S. Presby- terial was held on Feb. 10, 2014 at Knox Presbyterian Church, Monlcton. The theme for the day was. 'Guided by Star and Compass: The ladies were welcomed by Rev. Sarah Thompson, minister at Knox Church, and by Eldeen Ward of Monlcton W.M.S. Group. The meditation for the morning session was given by the President of the Presbye- rial, Mary Duffin. She reflected on the theme of the Wise Men Fri & Sat 6:45& ar15 Sun -Thur 7:30 Iwo Rn22 Feb 28 - Mar D6 Aradmmy Award ;EP ?wits A Sk.A,v E THE E TRAIXO E r t.T Dal 5" UF SAL MTH MR TH.1°7 Fri & 5al 545 & EP! 1 5 SU - Th u r 7.30 Sat& Suin Mat 1:30 wwhicrinovEalinks.ca itql divik.tel-B00-265-3438 being guided by a star to wor- ship the Christ Child. A brief memorial service was led by the Listowel Wal- lace W.M.S. who paid tribute to seven deceased members. Reports were then given by the following: an overview of the happenings in the Huron - Perth Presbyterial was given by Winnie Walters of Goderich; Historical report given by Nancy Schneider of Listowel Wallace group; Chil- dren and Youth report by Elaine Scott of Listowel Brit- ton W.M.S.; Publicity report on her work during the year by Kate Tormey of Atwood W.M.S. Ethel Corry of Britton W.M.S. gave her Literature report; and finally the Treas- urer's report by Lois Kipfer. The list of new officers for the coming year was read, and those officers were Installed by Shirley Aitchison, of Stratford. This was followed by an interesting book review by Ethel Corry, prior to display and sale of those items. A delicious lunch was served by Monkton W.M.S. and enjoyed by all! The afternoon session began with a hymn sing, and devotions were led by the St.Mary's Friendship Aux. They continued on the theme of the day by - Christians are to be a light to the world. The guest speaker was Lil- lian Klulca, a Great Lakes Cap- tain and Marine Pilot, who spoke of her experiences dur- ing 25 years plying our Great Lakes, through the Seaway system, and from the Arctic to Mexico. She supported her talk with slides of the various ships she captained! Final courtesies were offered by Robina Alexxander (Listowel Britton W.M.S. and the meeting adjourned with prayer.