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Date Posted: April 15 2005

School candidates endorsed for May
The Greater Detroit Building and Construction Trades Council's Political Action Committee have a short list of endorsements for the Tuesday, May 3, 2005 school elections:

*Brighton Area Board of Education - Endorsed is Joe Carney, a 35-year member if IBEW Local 58.

*Warren Consolidated School District - Endorsed are Warren Consolidated Board of Education candidates Elaine Jankowski-Arnold and Chris Arnold. Chris is a member of Roofers Local 149 and Elaine is his mother. Both have pledged to support prevailing wage in the community, prevent outsourcing, and support the labor movement.

Hunter safety program scheduled
The 9th annual Hunter Safety Program hosted by state Sen. Deborah Cherry in conjunction with the Flint Area Building Trades is scheduled in May.

Two classroom lessons will be held, on Monday, May 9 and Wednesday, May 11, from 6-9:30 p.m. at Grand Blanc High School (auditorium), 12500 Holly Rd.

A shooting range lesson will take place from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 21 at the Grand Blanc Huntsman's Club, 9046 Irish Rd. in Grand Blanc. Free refreshments follow.

This is a free Michigan DNR-certified program, and all supplies and safety equipment will be provided. Gifts will be provided to all program graduates.

To register, go online to www.senate.mi.gov/cherry and click on "hunter safety program," or call (866) 305-2126.

636's Wiechert picked for boiler board
Pipefitters, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Local 636 Business Agent Frank Wiechert has been appointed by Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm to serve on the Michigan Board of Boiler Rules.

"I know Frank will represent the building trades industry with distinction because of his hard work, knowledge and dedication," said Local 636 Business Manager Tom Devlin.

Wiechert has been a member of Local 636 since 1972 and has been a business agent since 1996.

Retirement party set for three Local 80 BAs
Three Sheet Metal Workers Local 80 business agents are retiring simultaneously - and their friends and associates are invited to a party to celebrate their careers.

Retiring this year are Bill Bradfield, Tony Caleca and Mike Stumpf. Their retirement party will be held on Friday, May 13 at 6 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency in Dearborn. Tickets are $75 each and they are available at the Local 80 union hall, 17100 W. 12 Mile Rd in Southfield. (248) 557-7575.