ALPENA DISTRICT (Continued) I was born and raised on a farm near Beaver Lake in Alpena County. My wife and I raised seven children on our 120-acre farm in Lachine, where we breed, raise and sell Belgian draft horses and a few head of cattle. I played football and wrestled as an Alpena High School student and received a scholarship for both sports at Hillsdale College. I returned to the area to teach biology and English and coach football and wrestling at Hillman High School, receiving the 1977 Coach of the Year award from the Michigan Athletic Association. I was inducted into the Alpena Sports Hall of Fame in 2000. Darrel Spragg Lachine
I retired from management at Lafarge Corporation in 2006. I served 25 years on the Alpena County Road Commission and eight years on the Michigan County Road Commission’s Self Insurance Pool. I was a member and served as president of the Alpena Optimist Club, organizing the Punt, Pass and Kick program for Alpena area youth. I served as president of the Alpena County Draft Horse Association and remain an active member. I’ve lived in the county all my life except while at Hillsdale College. Lachine is my home and my wife and I will remain here. It would be a privilege to serve the people and on the Presque Isle Electric & Gas Co-op Board of Directors.
PRESQUE ISLE DISTRICT I was raised on a dairy farm in Saginaw County. In 1976, I started working at GM on production and skilled trades and was then elected chairperson of the bargaining committee. In 1998, UAW International placed me on staff to bargain contracts and direct their Community Action Program in northern Michigan. I served on the Workforce Development Board, Saginaw Future Economic Development, United Way and various other boards. I have an applied science degree.
Gary Shepherd Onaway
I moved to Onaway in 2009, and operate a small farm and maple syrup operation, Bonz Beach Farms. I have three daughters and sons-in-law and 11 grandchildren. I’m the chairperson of the Presque Isle Conservation District and member of Black Lake Association and the Sportsman Club. I believe my life experience will make me an effective, responsible and compassionate director for PIE&G and members. I would appreciate your vote. My wife, Laurie, and I have been PIE&G members for over 50 years. I am currently a PIE&G director and have also served as a director on each of the boards for Wolverine Power Supply Cooperative and Michigan Electric Cooperative Association (MECA). As a director, I also participated in the education program and attained the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) Director Gold Certificate. My community service includes serving as a firefighter and also Fire Chief of Posen Fire and Rescue. I retired after 34 years of service at the U.S. Steel——Calcite plant as an electrician.
Raymond Wozniak Posen
I understand the energy challenges facing PIE&G members. I am committed to working for a sound energy future and keeping the price of energy affordable to all members. I would appreciate your vote in hopes of continuing my service for the PIE&G members. Thank you.
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2019 Annual Meeting
Onaway High School
Friday, Oct. 25 10 a.m. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. Lunch is provided
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M-33-68 To Indian River
N M-68 To Rogers City
M-33
Onaway High School 4475 M-33
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