RETIREES ALBUM
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2004 and 2005
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| 2005 PICTURES |
 NOT A TAILGATE PARTY!
Twenty degrees, snow and wind didn't keep UAW Local 588 Retirees from demonstrating against the vote, Tuesday, December 20 that would have their health care benefits reduced. The vote was turned down by active workers at 588 and most locals across the nation but still the vote passed. Retirees can expect to pay a monthly fee and increased out of pocket copayments and deductibles starting sometime in 2006. |
The Illiana Retirees got together with their families for a picnic in Knox, IN last September (2005). Getting together to enjoy friendship, tables loaded with potluck, and even a band were (l. - r., back row) Lloyd Brewer, Paul Bailey, Bill Wilson, Gene Webb, John Rose, Roger Bolen, Dwayne Dickinson, George Hensley, and Billy Hale. (Kneeling in front, l. - r.) Lloyd Craft, Woody Brewer, and Jim Fort. |
Andybill and Alyce Jarmon send everyone holiday greetings and good wishes for 2006. Waiting for Santa under the Christmas Tree is the Jarmon's green eyed Big Kitty. To read about the Jarmon's pets and adventures click here. |
A little extra cash is always welcome at the holidays. Larry St.Pierre held the winning raffle ticket at the November 2005 Potluck. |
 
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Clyde Griggs (photo left) drove down to Walterboro, S.C. last October 2005 to celebrate his birthday at his friend (standing right) Don Cox's house. Clyde made short work opening a table full of presents that Don had for him. Clyde, retired material control handler, and Don, retired stock chaser, have visited before. Check out pictures of their last visit farther down this page. |
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Roy and Linda Dixon stopped by Andybill and Alyce Jarmon's home this summer after a three month RV trip through Alaska. Roy is a retired CHSP Automation Electrician. With Roy and Linda's permission we are reprinting their very interesting letters home on a webpage dedicated to their trips. To read their letters click here. Picture by Andybill. |
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| At least 55 Retirees and their spouses and guests attended the Tennessee get together this year. Next year the group will meet on August 26th. The location of the get together can be found on this link. The guys, (front row, left to right) Jerry Hale, Fred Dougles, Ed Sandlin, Marvin Huffstutler, John Tucker, Sam Grathham, Charlie Edwards, Larry Parker, Benny Blomer, and Wayne Thompson. (Back row, left to row) Doc Holladay, Calvin Pearce, Tom Nevil, John English, Asa Dempsay, Charlie Maschmeyer, Don Napier, Duane Maue, Bill Hedgepath, Dan Horn, Charlie Davis, Chuck Davis, Jackson Gant, Windell Glidewell, Bob Crum, Bob Daniles, Jim Winfree, Cecil Evans, Tom Farrell, Philip Brister, Lou Casteel and not pictured, Jim Harris. |
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| Tennessee Get Together 2005, the girls, (front row, left to right) Wanda Parker, Shirley Dougles, Quanita Gant, Shirley Evans, Karen Davis, Marianne Nevil, Wendy Sandlin, Pat English, Cathy Aaron, Shelby Horn, Dianea Thompson, Lena Edwards, Dorthy Napier. (Back row, left to right) Shirley Grathham, Gloria Huffstutler, Velma Tucker, Peggy Brister, Aline Holladay, Frances Daniles, Jane Pearce, Beverly Davis, Peggy Hale, and Ann Casteel. |
 
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Thanks to Jack and Jennie Powers for these pictures of the 2005 Illiana Retirees Picnic in Knox, Indiana on September 12. The guys meet every month on the first Monday at 9 a.m. at the Shriners Club in Bass Lake, IN. All retirees are welcome -- wives, too! |
RETIREE RAY FREEMAN HONORED
Retired Blanker Operator Ray Freeman was honored in a ceremony at Grundy County Speedway Sunday, August 14, 2005 inducting him into the Grundy County Speedway's Hall of Fame. Ray began racing in the early 60's working out of his garage in Crete and racing at the O'Hare Stadium. He became a regular at the Wednesday night races at the Mazon Speedbowl and in 1963 he won the championship in the claiming division at Raceway Park. Moving up to Late Model division and racing the Me-2 numbered car, Ray had the honor of being the first driver to win a late model feature race at the then new Grundy County Speedway back in 1971. Old race fans might remember some of the other drivers he was inducted alongside, 'Big' Jim Anderson, Bill Barnes, Joe Birsa, Lou Cooper, Bob Dotter, Sr., Tink Durkee, Bob Hauck, 'Red' Herath, 'Bud' Koehler, Roy Koehler, 'Clem' Lewandowski, Howard Linne, Larry Morris, Bobby Shell, Bob Steffes, Jack Tyne, and Roger West. Ray now lives in Dover, AR.
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| Retired pipefitter Paula Brosseau proved that familiar Ford slogan, 'Built Ford Tough,' when she put three four-wheel drive Ford pickups to the task of uprighting an endloader that tipped over on her Kankakee property. Her son Sean Rose was driving the endloader when the machine's arm got stuck on some debris and tipped over. Sean jumped to safety and was unhurt. The trio of Ford pickups went on to other rough and rugged adventures. |
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 Our apologies to most all monthly potluck raffle winners this year. Between camera glitches, new camera ignorance and lost files we're way behind on capturing the happy winners. However, if you're looking for a small loan, here is a list of this year's winners: January - Ron Merlini; February - Greg Gaal; March - Ray Towry, Jimmie Wray and Larry Balducci; April - Red Allen; May - Floyd Weaver; June - Tillman Campbell; July - John Zager; and in August - Dan Pintar.
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If you work at or retired from the Stamping Plant and live anywhere near the area, it's likely you like to eat at Coyote Canyon in Kankakee. These Ford people all found themselves at the popular buffet restuarant one day in July (2005). (Back row, l. - r.)Eddie Hedlin, John Willard, Jim Winfree, Ray Ziegler, and Dale Harvick. (front row)Eddie's daughter Karen Hedlin, and Dick Arthur. |
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Retirees from Local 588 and 551 pose for a group shot after eating lunch at the Heinemann Bakery Restaurant, part of their bus trip to Reiman Publisher in Greendale, WI in March. Our apologies for the picture being a bit blurry but to get so many people in a little digital photo, some comprises were made. |
Dan Pintar gets his blood pressure tested at the health screening offered by the FS&LC and Advocate South Suburban Hospital at the April 2005 Retirees Meeting. |
Shoppers take a sunny break from shopping during the Reiman Publishers bus trip. Not only did those attending learn how magazines such as Taste of Home, Birds and Blooms and Country Woman are made, they saw the test kitchens and learned about the publisher's pet project to rebuild the Greendale, WI business section with many quaint shops and bakeries. |
Red Allen was the lucky winner of the April 2005 Retirees Meeting raffle. He took home a fist full of money in return for his $1.00 ticket. A dinner date is most probably in the future for his wife, Betty.
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Sherrie Reed from the Family Service and Learning Center shows off one of the blankets donated in the recent Blanket Drive for the Homeless Shelter. Over 30 blankets were donated by Ford employees and Retirees. The Retirees Quilt Group helped sort the blankets. Not shown in photo but helping Sherrie show off the blanket was Quilter and Retiree Edna Lester.
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It's been a long dry spell for Gregory Gaal at the Retirees monthly meeting potluck raffle but after 16 months, he finally won again. He last won in July, 2003. Some people have all the luck!
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| 2004 PICTURES |
Retired Stockchaser Don Cox, left, relaxes with friend Clyde Griggs, retired material control handler, after touring Hilton Head, Folly Beach and Charleston, SC together last October.
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Don and Clyde's South Carolina vacation included a trip to Ripleys Aquarium at Myrtle Beach.
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Don at Folly Beach Fishing Pier. Clyde visited Don in South Carolina a few years ago. A picture from their visit is posted on the Retirees on Wheels page.
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Clyde at Charleston Harbor, October 2004.
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On October 23, 2004, 10 days before the Presidential election, retirees from UAW Locals 588 and 551 took a bus to the Illinois State Capital in Springfield to rally for the UAW and the Democratic Ticket. Among those from 588 were Bill and Gina Born (center with red bag) and Chico and Barbel Fernandez (right, near lamppost).
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Lightning never stikes twice but it looks like the monthly Potluck raffle does. Dan Pintar won the monthly raffle in both September and October. Here, Retirees Secretary Maria Montalvo hands over the October prize to the happy winner.
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After gentle ribbing, Dan didn't dare play the monthly raffle three months in a row. That left the luck to fall on Tom Mildalls. Tom was happy to take home a handy $45.00.
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Illinois State Senator Dick Durbin spoke at the Fall V-Cap Conference in Ottawa, IL Saturday, October 2, 2004 reminding those in attendance that the upcoming election is the most important election we've ever had. In his speech he said, "This current president has lost more manufacturing jobs than any administration since the Great Depression; 160,000 jobs in Illinois, 40,000 jobs in Missouri, jobs lost in Wisconsin and Indiana. The United States has lost 2.6 million manufacturing jobs since January 2001."
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A large group of Local 588 Retirees attended the V-Cap Conference listening to UAW President Ron Gettlefinger, Region 4 Director Dennis Williams, and Illinois State Senator Dick Durbin speak to the issues of the upcoming elections.
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Retirees Chairman Chico Fernandez, (left) and Dick Arthur (right) pose with Senator Dick Durbin at the Fall Conference at the Region 4 Conference Center in Ottawa, IL.
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Dan Pintar held the winning raffle ticket at the September Retirees meeting. We won't say how much he got but you can be sure he got a bit more than the twenty dollar bill you see in his hand!
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Velma Martin was tickled pink to win one of the raffles at the annual Retirees Corn Roast. It was doubly exciting for her because her birthday was the next day! Happy Birthday, Velma!
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Ed Ketcham not only enjoyed the catered buffet at the annual Corn Roast, he won one of the raffles and went home with a little over $50! |
Newly elected UAW Local 588 officers and committee persons were installed at the General Membership Meeting on June 13, 2004. Performing the swearing in ceremony was Region 4 Representative Frank Angel (wearing a tan shirt and facing the stage, center front). Among those being installed were Retiree officers Chapter Chairman Chico Fernandez, Second Vice Chairman Ray Ziegler, Recording Secretary Maria Montalvo and Sgt.-at-Arms Jim Winfree. First Vice Chairman Charlie McCrary and Financial Secretary Serge Molinaro were not able to attend. |
Gary Lacoque looks pleased to have won the June 2004 Retirees Social raffle. |
Ernie and Rebecca Graham celebrated 50 years of marriage with an open house in Clifton on June 5, 2004. Ernie is a retired Floor Inspector at the Stamping Plant and former union officer. Rebecca operates Graham Realty and Tax Service in Clifton. They are the parents of five sons and one daughter. |
Illinois State Senator Barack Obama (center) poses with delegates to the UAW Region 4 Spring CAP Conference at the Pat Greathouse Center in Ottawa, IL on April 17, 2004. Posing with the Senator are (l. - r.) Barb and Dick Arthur, Jim Six, Gary Duncan, Randy Brooks and Jim Valente. |
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Grace Hurlbut (standing on the right side of the picture at the right) finished the quilt that she made for her husband, Frank. Grace is a member of the quilting group who meet on the second and fourth Thursdays at the hall. Her green, brown and tan flannel quilt is machine pieced and appliqued. Jan Wickfelder (left) helps her show off the quilt.
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Congratulations to Ron Merlini for winning the March Retirees Social raffle. All it takes is one 50¢ ticket! |
Harry Duncan and Loyal Beasley attended the 2004 Auto Show at McCormick place and made sure they got their picture taken among the new cars in the Ford Exhibit. Picture by Local 588 President Gary Duncan. |
Move over Linda; John Szucs, retired TMO Leader, took home the jack pot at the February Potluck Retirees meeting. |
Linda Duncan holds the lucky dollar bill she got back when she won the January Retirees Potluck raffle. Maybe she'll lend it to Harry next month! |
Looking for the pictures that used to be here?
Click on this link Album Page 2 for pictures from 2002 and 2003
or click here for current pictures from 2006. |
