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Letter to the Editor On January 16th, a retirement party was held at the Local 480 Hall for five retiring members – Joe Liblong, Richard Adcock, Don Brandt, Bob Breen and Brett Rakuson. It was a highly successful party with nothing but rave reviews. As a bartender at this event, I noticed quite a cross-section of people, former retirees, retired and current staff, and current employees together with spouses and families. Everyone I talked to raved about the party saying what a successful event it was and asking why don’t more retirees do this. So, my question to people about to retire in the near futures and beyond is why don’t you consider this option to pool together to make your retirement party as successful! The Hall was maxed out as far as the number of people it can hold, in fact, there were close to 200 people there. In all, very nice party. In closing, I would like to congratulate the five retirees and say, “Happy Retirement!” Larry Handley Letter to the Editor: I would like to draw your attention to the fact that not only is the Local 480 Union Hall available to the public for rental, but that USW members are welcome to use our Hall. This was demonstrated last Friday, January 15th, when a party honouring retirees Brett Rakuson, Richard Adcock, Bob Breen, Don Brandt and Joe Liblong was held for about 180 people. Doug Jones, Rick Fontaine, Armindo deMedeiros, Derm Jackman, Larry Handley and other members of the Executive were on hand to help make it a memorable evening for the retirees and their guests. A big thanks for their bartending and announcing skills. Everyone had a great time – lots of laughs, great eats and good friends! We are very fortunate to have such a dedicated Union staff willing to help their members, so heads up – more members should take advantage of using the Union Hall on occasions such as retirements, annual meetings, etc. Thanks again, Dave Bortnick
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