In Memory Al L. Bell, Welder 2nd Class, passed away August 29, 2007. Al worked for Dominion Surry Power Station since March 1983. Ted Lee Lipford, Mechanic, passed away on August 15, 2007. Ted worked for Dominion Surry Power Station since March 1982. In addition, a Blood Drive was held on August 22, 2007 in memory of Ted Lee Lipford.
Surry Team Members Retire submitted by: Lois Little Doug Warren, Welder 1st Class in the Maintenance Department retired in June 2007 after 27 years of service. Marty George, Welder 1st Class in the Maintenance Department retired in June 2007 after 27 years of service.
Additional Retirees for 2007 Floyd E. Balus, Engineering (Nuc. Predictive Technician) June 2007 George R. Huber, Operations (Hi Pressure Auxiliary Operator) March 2007 James Kunkle, Operations (Control Room Operator) February 2007 John G. Lee, Maintenance (Electrician) May 2007 24
The Power Line - Fall Edition
Out On The Green With Wes Walker submitted by: Kara Ewell Saturday, July 21, 2007, over 40 Dominion employees gathered at Cypress Creek Golf Course to celebrate Wes Walker’s retirement. The day, organized by Wayne Worely, included a golf tournament followed by a cookout. Wes Walker, a Chemistry Technician, retired this July after 27 years of service. I had the chance to interview Wes in the cafeteria just before his last day. Wes came to Surry Power Station in 1980 after being laid off from the Ford plant. His first job at Surry was as a Shift Operator. Kenny Sloane stopped by our table and recalled working with Wes in the early days. “Back on shift we used to work in the Type C Testing office in the Polishing building. We would carpool every day.” Wes quickly chimed in “And on pay day, Kenny would say ‘How much did you make, Wes?’ and I would say ‘Kenny you are clearing more than I’m making!’” After 10 years with Operations, Wes accepted a position as Trainer and Test Administrator in the Training Department. At the time Wes had never spoken before a group. Since he was comfortable on the golf course, Wes asked his supervisor if he could use his three-iron as a pointer while teaching. He laughs as he recalls, “My boss said it would be fine… that is, until the NRC came for a visit.”