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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday August 13, 2008 - 9 Local resident re-elected union leader Mike Gallagher of Oakville has been re-elected to a fourth term as business manager of Local 793 of the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE). Gallagher, who has led the local for 12 years, was re-elected to another four-year term when ballots were counted on Aug. 7. "I am very pleased with the strong mandate that members of Local 793 have given to myself, the officers and executive board of our union," he said. "We will ensure that this union continues to progress and remains healthy and on stable financial footing into the future." "I am honoured members across the province have once again put their faith in our leadership and we will continue to work on the issues important to Local 793 such as health and safety, organizing and negotiating good settlements," said Gallagher. Gallagher took over as business manager of the union on Dec. 17, 1996. Prior to that, he was a business representative and then labour relations manager with the local. He is active on numerous Mike Gallagher committees and advisory boards dealing with issues such as health and safety, pensions and apprenticeship. Gallagher is also an international trustee with the IUOE and a pastpresident of the Construction Safety Association of Ontario. The following were also elected or acclaimed to Local 793 executive positions: Gary O'Neill, president; Alex Law, vice president; Richard Kerr, recording/corresponding secretary; John Anderson, financial secretary; and, Joseph Redshaw, treasurer. The executive board includes: Wendy Catherwood; Joe Dowdall; Bob Giles; Brian Madigan; Bob McQueen; and, Bill Thompson. Auditors are William Boyle, Steve Deady and John Monti while trustees are Catherwood; Ron Hillis and Bob Turpin. Conductor is Brad Sisler The local represents thousands of crane and heavy equipment operators across Ontario. Its head office, banquet hall and state-of-the-art crane training campus is in Oakville. Emergency plan in place Continued from page 5 was the case during the Toronto explosion. "Whether it's a natural event or a man-made event, the potential is there that you may have to leave your home," said Boyes. "We saw that in Toronto with the apartment fire where the transformer malfunctioned in the base- ment. There was the concern about the residents and when you are told to leave, and leave in a hurry, we certainly do not want you to stop and pack a bag." Halton Region's website advises the survival kit should be stocked with water, food, first-aid supplies, tools and supplies, clothing/bedding and spe- cial items such as identification, health cards, passports, medication, bank account and credit card information. "The public has to be prepared for these things because we always think it won't happen here, but unfortunately it does happen somewhere," said Boyes. For more detail about how to prepare for an emergency, visit www.halton.ca/services/emergencyservices/EmergMgmt.htm. From now until August 30th, 2008 All "in-shop" repairs, including windows & screens 10% OFF All "in-stock" framed mirrors CLEARANCE PRICING ON ALL "IN STOCK" showers doors, sealed units & miscellaneous new, scratched or chipped glass & mirrors 20% OFF Reduce Reuse Recycle 550 Bronte Road, Oakville 905.827.2951 It's our Birthday Bash! FREE Burgers, Hot Dogs & Cake for our valued customers Saturday August 16 from 11am to 3pm We Are Celebrating 16 Fantastic Years In Oakville Birthday Wine & Beer Sale 5 Days Only Starting Friday, August 15, 16, 17, 19 & 20 Closed Monday Prepared by you on site. Purchase One Batch of Wine or Beer at Regular Price and Receive the Second Batch of Equal or Lesser Value For 1/2 Price 481 North Service Road W. 905-825-BEER (2337) 3rd Line Some conditions apply, see store for details. Valid August 15 to August 21/08. Limit 4 batches per customer. Take Advantage of this Once a Year Sale to Have your Aged Wine Ready for Thanksgiving and Christmas! North Service Rd. EIN STEIN 4th Line Dorval 481 Q.E.W. HOURS: MON. closed. TUES.-FRI. 12-8, SAT. 9-5, SUN. 11-3 481 North Service Rd. JUST WEST OF DORVAL 905.825.BEER 2337