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BBQ Annuel Appréciation<br />

des Employés<br />

Le terminal de Montréal a tenu son BBQ Annuel<br />

Appréciation des Employés le 16 juillet. Les festivités ont<br />

débuté aux petites heures du matin pour se prolonger tard<br />

en soirée. Malgré la température relativement fraîche et<br />

ennuagée, l’assistance de employés était bonne. La<br />

nourriture et les breuvages étaient fantastiques et, comme à<br />

l’accoutumée, Scott Jones a fait un bon travail sur le BBQ.<br />

Comme par le passé, quelques employés ont amené<br />

avec eux leurs enfants pour participer à cet événement.<br />

C’était intéressant d’avoir deux camions <strong>Erb</strong> antiques en<br />

montre dans la cour afin de commémorer le 45 ième<br />

Anniversaire de <strong>Erb</strong>, tout spécialement la copie du tout<br />

premier camion qui a débuté la compagnie il y a 45 années.<br />

Les enfants, jeunes et vieux, les ont vraiment appréciés.<br />

Merci Wayne pour les avoir fait parvenir.<br />

Afin d’ajouter à cet humeur de festivités, des ballons et<br />

lunettes de soleil ont été remis à tout ceux présents.<br />

J’aimerais remercier les dames du magasin de <strong>Erb</strong> pour avoir<br />

afficher les nouvelles modes de <strong>Erb</strong> et comme c’est toujours<br />

le cas, la Direction Supérieure d’avoir pris le temps de passer<br />

la journée avec nous, Wayne Baechler, Kevin Shantz et Floyd<br />

Gerber.<br />

Raymond Pitre<br />

Remember When...<br />

Annual Employee<br />

Appreciation BBQ<br />

The Montreal terminal held its Annual Employee<br />

Appreciation BBQ on July 16th. The festivities began in the<br />

wee hours of the morning and lasted late into the evening.<br />

Despite the relatively cool, cloudy weather, the employee<br />

turnout was good. The food and beverages were fantastic,<br />

and, as usual, Scott Jones did a fine job manning the BBQ.<br />

As in the past, some employees brought their children<br />

with them to participate in this event. It was interesting to<br />

have two antique <strong>Erb</strong> trucks on display in the yard<br />

commemorating <strong>Erb</strong>’s 45th Anniversary, especially the copy<br />

of the first truck that got the company going 45 years ago.<br />

The kids, both young and old, really enjoyed them. Thank<br />

you, Wayne, for getting them down here.<br />

To further add to this festive mood, balloons and<br />

sunglasses were handed out to those in attendance. I would<br />

like to thank the ladies from the <strong>Erb</strong> store for displaying the<br />

new <strong>Erb</strong> fashions, and, as is always the case, the Senior<br />

Management who took the time to spend the day with us<br />

as well, Wayne Baechler, Kevin Shantz and Floyd Gerber.<br />

Raymond Pitre<br />

PAGE 23


Quebéc City BBQ<br />

La journée a débuté tôt le matin sous des averses mais s’est<br />

éclaircie et la pluie a cessé. Les gens de Provigo et Sobeys<br />

ainsi que d’autres clients ont téléphoné à Réjean Vennes<br />

pour savoir si le BBQ avait toujours lieu. Bill Breese et Tim<br />

Zehr étaient les cuisiniers pendant que j’épluchais les<br />

oignons et m’assurais que tout le monde avait ce qu’il fallait<br />

et avait du plaisir. Nous avons eu une bonne assistance de<br />

plus de 100 personnes. Quelques employés sont venus avec<br />

leurs familles et les ballons et lunettes de soleil ont connu un<br />

grand succès. Nous avons eu l’opportunité de nous mêler<br />

avec les employés de Réjean Vennes et les niôtres et ils ont<br />

tous appréciés les prix de présence. C’était une belle journée<br />

et apprécice de tous, (hé ! C’est une journée hors du<br />

bureau), j’ai h‚te à l’année prochaine.<br />

P.S. Wayne Baechler a remis TOUS les prix.<br />

Gilles Decelles<br />

<strong>Erb</strong> Group of Companies<br />

Superviseur des Chauffeurs<br />

Everyone is enjoying the Quebec City BBQ.<br />

PAGE 24<br />

The day started with rain early in the morning but then it<br />

cleared up and the rain stopped. People from Provigo and<br />

Sobeys and other customers were phoning Réjean Vennes to<br />

find out if the BBQ was still on. Bill Breese and Tim Zehr<br />

were the cooks, while I peeled onions, made sure that<br />

everyone had all they needed, and had a good time. We<br />

had a good turn out of over 100 people. A few employees<br />

came with their families, and the balloons and sunglasses<br />

were a big success. We had an opportunity to mingle with<br />

the<br />

Réjean Vennes’ employees and they all appreciated the door<br />

prizes. It was a good day and well appreciated by all, (hey<br />

it’s a day out of the office), looking forward to next year.<br />

PS: Wayne Baechler gave away ALL the Prizes.<br />

Gilles Decelles<br />

<strong>Erb</strong> Group of Companies<br />

Driver Supervisor


North Bay News!<br />

They tell me that weather comes and goes in cycles, and, of<br />

course, there is a list of reasons why as long as my long<br />

underwear, but despite the reasoning of said experts, Blah is<br />

just Blah. We needed a good hot one for a boat load of<br />

reasons but all we got was why my fish didn’t bite, the<br />

reason my corn didn’t grow, and the odd recipe for green<br />

tomatoes - all apparently related to the lack of required<br />

sunlight! But, to those clouds, there was a parting or a silver<br />

lining. Did I mention the only two weeks of sun were on my<br />

holidays?<br />

In a nutshell, we kept our cool! Nothing major and<br />

nothing we couldn’t handle. We continued another safe<br />

summer with golf and our BBQ. Business was steady and<br />

our new yard seems to progress with steady upgrades.<br />

Remember When...<br />

Congratulations to Fern and Glenna Foisy who<br />

celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on June 27,<br />

2004. Welcome to Barry Lee and our newest Rookie, Ken<br />

Seyler. Barry brings many miles from Highland <strong>Transport</strong> to<br />

us, and Ken, well let’s just say he’s been around here for<br />

some time. Welcome back, Ken.<br />

Many congratulations again to all of you from all of us<br />

on being part of <strong>Erb</strong> for 45 years. We wish you continued<br />

good health and prosperity into 2005.<br />

John Walsh<br />

<strong>Erb</strong>an Reporter<br />

North Bay<br />

Karen Buhr (far right) giving a cross-stitch seminar to<br />

Lindsey Buhr (front) (l-r) Katie <strong>Erb</strong> and Brigitte Cameron.<br />

PAGE 25


Hello from Ottawa<br />

Well, summer has come and gone again. A summer that<br />

brought a few changes here in the nation’s capital. Our yard<br />

has seen the biggest change. Anyone visiting our terminal<br />

during the month of August would have noticed a big hole<br />

in the ground, where the fuel tanks used to be. Gone are<br />

the days of just parking your truck at the end of your day.<br />

Now we need to fuel the trucks down the road. This did not<br />

go over too well at first, but after running the reefers dry a<br />

couple of times, the drivers got used to the idea of fueling<br />

before calling it a day. Personnel wise, we welcomed Ray<br />

“drive shaft” Bourdon to the driver pool. Driveshaft comes<br />

off the dock and after a few rough days, has fit in nicely. Jeff<br />

Delahunt filled the vacancy on the dock. Jeff joins his dad<br />

and uncle here at <strong>Erb</strong>. We missed our terminal manager for<br />

a few weeks this summer, Ray had open-heart surgery.<br />

Happy to say he is back, and doing really well. How does it<br />

go, oh yeah, only the good die young. So I guess Ray will be<br />

around for a while yet. Lori filled in during the absence with<br />

the help of temp, Shannon. The boys would like to thank<br />

Lori for bringing in Shannon, her hard work did not go<br />

unnoticed.<br />

Summer also brought a few activities for our terminal.<br />

The first being a go-cart race that was billed “18 truck<br />

drivers, 80 km/h go carts, no safety bonuses”. John (I’m<br />

going to win) Decuysscher, our night shunter, was the<br />

eventual winner. No one can put a trailer in the door as<br />

quickly as John.<br />

PAGE 26<br />

The boys after a day of<br />

go-carting.<br />

Frank and his new wife<br />

at 25th Anniversary<br />

Dinner.<br />

There are plans to do it again in the fall. We had our<br />

annual BBQ in August, with all the usual fanfare. A few of us<br />

went to the Montreal golf tournament. Scott and the boys<br />

do a great job with that event. US driver, Roger Steepe, took<br />

part in a truck show in July and finished a strong third. Just<br />

ask him and he will tell you all about it, again and again<br />

and again.<br />

Frank (I’m in a hurry) Grenier was welcomed into the<br />

quarter century club this year. He was treated to dinner and<br />

received his gift. Most of us would probably go out and<br />

have a beer to celebrate, but not Frank. He goes out and<br />

gets married that same week. Congrats Frank, on both<br />

accounts.


Our terminal also finished its sixth year of work place<br />

safety. With all the heavy lifting and carrying of freight, this<br />

is an amazing accomplishment. Hats off to all the dock staff<br />

and the driver pool for working safely again this year. Also<br />

thanks Barry, for being careful not to hurt his fingers,<br />

punching into the computer.<br />

Some of you have noticed that our antique trucks are<br />

going around to each terminal to celebrate our 45th<br />

Anniversary. If anyone would like to see more antiques, just<br />

make the trip here to Ottawa. We have finally said goodbye<br />

to two of our oldest, Eileen (I lean) and Old Smoke. And<br />

there was much rejoicing.<br />

Leaf fan waiting for cup!<br />

Well, it seems like the hockey rivalry between terminals<br />

will need to be put on hold this year. Receiving our LTL’s<br />

from Toronto was quite comical at times. We don’t need to<br />

go any further than our own terminal to see this battle. The<br />

Canadiens’ calendars in the office and the Maple Leaf mugs,<br />

remind us every day that not all people can be smart.<br />

Marc LaMarche<br />

Ottawa <strong>Erb</strong>an Reporter<br />

Eileen and Old Smoke<br />

proudly displayed on the front<br />

lawn.<br />

PAGE 27


Thunder Bay<br />

Summer has come and gone and I’m sure by the time we’re<br />

reading this - winter will be upon us.<br />

Back in May, we took part in the Big Bike for Heart &<br />

Stroke. Because of the inclement weather that day (pouring<br />

rain) we didn’t actually ride the bike, but we did have fun<br />

raising money for Heart & Stroke and enjoying the team<br />

spirit.<br />

The sun did come out for our 2nd Golf Tournament in<br />

June. Manuel & Angela Huezo and Wayne & Christa Fortes<br />

(JMS rep) made up the winning team this year and will get<br />

their names on the trophy. Thanks to all of our generous<br />

customers, once again, everyone enjoyed a prize.<br />

In July, our customers, employees and their families<br />

enjoyed the 45th Anniversary BBQ with the race car. Gerry &<br />

Dwayne kept everyone happy with great food off the BBQ.<br />

Karen Buhr joined us with her traveling clothes show. Tim<br />

Zehr and Wayne Baechler also celebrated with us.<br />

Newest members of our Thunder Bay family are: Dave<br />

Tinkler, Albert Gladu and Dave <strong>Erb</strong>. Welcome!<br />

By the time you read this it will be old news but for<br />

today it’s sad news. Tomorrow (Sept 30) will be Wilson<br />

Milley’s last day in Thunder Bay. He’s moving on down to<br />

Southern Ontario to be the Terminal Manager in Barrie. We<br />

all wish him and his family the very best. I’m sure by now<br />

he’s settled into his new position and enjoying it. He’ll be<br />

truly missed by all of his friends in Thunder Bay.<br />

Moving into Wilson’s position as Dispatcher/OS&D is<br />

Steve Pethick. I’m sure a lot of you know Steve as one of our<br />

highway drivers for over a year now. Steve seems to be<br />

making the transition quite smoothly and I’m sure he’ll do a<br />

swell job. We wish him success!<br />

Hope everyone enjoys a safe, happy winter, holiday season.<br />

Karen Kane<br />

<strong>Erb</strong>an Reporter<br />

PAGE 28<br />

Vernon, Viola and Gerry <strong>Erb</strong>.<br />

News from Trenton!<br />

“Come, little leaves,” said the wind one day,<br />

“Come o’er the meadows with me and play:<br />

Put on your dresses of red and gold -<br />

For summer is gone and the days grow cold.”<br />

Greetings to Everyone!<br />

Congratulations to <strong>Erb</strong> <strong>Transport</strong> on forty-five years of<br />

successful business and thank-you very much for the<br />

commemorative 45th Anniversary gift...it will be well<br />

cherished. A special congratulations goes out to <strong>Erb</strong> Trenton<br />

on achieving 10 years No Loss Time Due To Injury...way to<br />

go! We celebrated our Annual <strong>Erb</strong> Employee Appreciation<br />

BBQ on Friday, August 27, 2004 - another big success. A<br />

sincere thank you to <strong>Erb</strong> <strong>Transport</strong> for giving us this special<br />

and memorable day. On behalf of <strong>Erb</strong> Trenton, we wish to<br />

thank the hard working Chefs Al McInroy and John Verkuyl,<br />

<strong>Erb</strong> Store and the <strong>Erb</strong> Racing Team for another fine display<br />

of the race car, food, and clothing...it sure was a long haul.<br />

Congratulations to John O’Malley our Driver Services<br />

Supervisor; Sherrill Lamoureux our Appointments Coordinator;<br />

and John Van Gemeren our inhouse <strong>Erb</strong><br />

Mechanic...you guys Rock!!! On the other hand, we would<br />

like to say a sad goodbye and thank you to Glenda Quinn<br />

who has been with the company for many years. She will<br />

be missed by all. A big welcome to the many new faces who<br />

have joined the <strong>Erb</strong> Team. Also, a big thank you Terry<br />

Bowness from the Trenton Terminal for being the <strong>Erb</strong>an<br />

Reporter for the past few years - excellent work! Thanks<br />

Terry.<br />

Over the summer, the <strong>Erb</strong> Trenton employees were<br />

involved in hosting three charitable tournaments. The first<br />

was The Glen McInnes Memorial Golf Tournament that<br />

raised approximately $1,400. All proceeds went to the<br />

New meaning to a “Float Position” in the Peterborough Flood!


Belleville General Hospital Cancer Clinic Oncology<br />

Department. Glen McInnes could not speak highly enough<br />

of the people there who helped him and many others fight<br />

their battles. It sure was a great turnout and a fun day for<br />

all. Thanks to all the people who took part and shared the<br />

laughter and good times. To the organizers of this special<br />

event, Ernie Weese, Earlene Day, Bud McInnes and Stewart<br />

Boyce we would like to thank you for this unforgettable<br />

day...great job guys!<br />

The next charitable tournament of the summer was the<br />

4th Annual Two Left Feet Ball Tournament which raised<br />

$450.00 for the Big Brothers and Big Sisters Foundation.<br />

Please read Tony Brennen’s report in this issue.<br />

Third, and finally, our last charity tournament of the<br />

summer the Annual Two Fools Golf Tournament raised<br />

$2,200 to date for the Cancer Society. We would like to<br />

thank all our suppliers and customers for donating many<br />

great prizes. It sure takes thoughtful people to create great<br />

events that can make a difference in the lives of many. A big<br />

thanks goes out to Marc & Sherrill Lamoureux for organizing<br />

and hosting this extraordinary occasion. We had a great<br />

turnout and couldn’t have asked for better weather along<br />

with the comfort of caring and sharing people. Fantastic job,<br />

Marc and Sherrill!!!<br />

<strong>Erb</strong> Trenton has a newly renovated drop yard at one of<br />

our largest customers located at the Trenton Cold Storage<br />

facility PPL North. This well lit, easy access, drop yard is<br />

intended for the storage of all our non LTL trailers.<br />

Bruce Sills went above and beyond the call of duty by<br />

taking off his socks and shoes, rolling up his pant legs and<br />

getting knee deep into his work. On<br />

Wednesday, July 14th, 2004, at<br />

approximately 5 p.m., the big flood<br />

of Peterborough had begun,<br />

horrifying people as their businesses<br />

and homes were damaged, and<br />

personal belongings destroyed by the<br />

ravishing flood waters of the<br />

Otonabee River. Approximately,<br />

160mm to 170mm of rain fell<br />

overnight and did not quit until the<br />

following morning around 10 a.m.<br />

when it turned into a drizzle. It took<br />

three to four days for the water to<br />

clear away. The city was in a state of<br />

emergency with businesses closed<br />

and schools cancelled. <strong>Erb</strong> lent a<br />

helping hand to Peterborough by transporting a load of<br />

special documents out of a library to be taken to Montreal<br />

for safety. Loblaws Peterborough was closed for one week<br />

because of the roof caving in, and Holiday Inn is still<br />

working on repairs from the flood. Bruce Sills, our<br />

Peterborough straight truck driver saw first hand the<br />

devastation left in its wake. Bruce said that the washout<br />

looked like a war zone, furniture was seen along the sides of<br />

the road, and debris was floating freely down one of the<br />

main streets in town. 95% of Peterborough is cleaned up<br />

but they still have lots of work to totally repair the damages<br />

that Mother Nature left behind. In the picture as you can<br />

see, there was approximately 5 1/2 feet of water just below<br />

the bottom of the box of the straight truck that fell to four<br />

feet within an hour. Bruce mentioned one of the employees<br />

had grabbed a kayak that was on display in the store and<br />

ventured out into the loading docks where he paddled<br />

around just to liven up the atmosphere a little. Thanks to<br />

Bruce Sills and his trainee Ray Lake for the excellent work<br />

and job well done in getting the product to the customer in<br />

such extreme conditions.<br />

Well folks...time to prepare ourselves for the four letter<br />

word...yeah that’s right SNOW. Christmas will be here<br />

before we know it and the next <strong>Erb</strong>an Report will be out in<br />

full force in the spring. Until next time...Asta La Vista,<br />

Baby!!!<br />

Erin Schwager<br />

Trenton<br />

<strong>Erb</strong>an Reporter<br />

View of Trenton Terminal from high in the sky!<br />

PAGE 29


“Rain, Rain, Go Away, Come Again Another Day!<br />

If it was only that easy to ensure perfect conditions for<br />

baseball, but it isn’t and we found out at this year’s Two Left<br />

Feet Ball Tournament. Even though we were all soaked to<br />

the bone, it didn’t put a damper on the attitudes and spirits<br />

of those who came out. In all, we were able to raise $450.00<br />

after costs for the Big Brothers and Sisters Foundation. Due<br />

to the difficulties of hall and diamond bookings, I apologize<br />

and hope it did not interfere with anyone being able to<br />

attend. Please watch for the Tournament postings next year,<br />

it will be posted in all terminals in January 2005.<br />

This year we had many businesses donate items for<br />

prizes. A special thanks to the Independent Grocers in<br />

Trenton for their donation of a propane BBQ. This is the 2nd<br />

year they have donated a prize to raffle. The lucky winner<br />

was Kimmy Noble (remember Keith it’s her BBQ). Also to<br />

Labatts, who donated softball bags for the winning team,<br />

and to <strong>Erb</strong> for the number of donations and the use of a<br />

straight truck. Finally to Courtney’s Distributing who donated<br />

all the food, thank you, one and all.<br />

Now, a special thank you to two women who did a lot to<br />

organize this event, Sherrill Lamoureux and Susan Lloyd.<br />

Thank you, ladies, for your time and needed help. Also, to<br />

Remember When...<br />

PAGE 30<br />

John Verkuyl for tending to the steaks on the BBQ - he<br />

made everyone’s dinner to their specifications - delicious. To<br />

Al McInroy and Keith Morgan for stepping up and helping<br />

out when it was needed and before they were asked. Now,<br />

to anyone who donated prizes, came out to play baseball or<br />

just came out to watch, we hope you enjoyed yourself and<br />

that next year we will see you again.<br />

Tony Brennen<br />

Trenton<br />

Tyrone Downs<br />

It’s a face only a Mother could love.


Hi, <strong>Erb</strong>land<br />

I’ve been with the company for 21 years now and have a<br />

hobby I would like to share with all of you and would like to<br />

hear from anyone that shares in the same hobby. I am a<br />

collector of 1/64 scale Hot Wheels, Majorette, Ertl, Racing<br />

Champs, Johnny Lighting etc. I have anywhere between<br />

2300 to 2400 cars, trucks, farm equipment, planes, army,<br />

police etc...etc...etc...and have been collecting since<br />

1984...long time now. I have moved recently and will be<br />

building new display cases to house them all as of right now<br />

they’re all in boxes. I really and truly enjoy this hobby and<br />

would love to hear from anyone else who shares this same<br />

passion.<br />

Thanks,<br />

Don MacFadyen<br />

<strong>Erb</strong> Trenton<br />

P.S. I would like everyone to know that I have a special #3<br />

Dale Earnhardt car given to me by a U.S. driver a couple of<br />

years ago still in the original box and it has a special place in<br />

my display.<br />

Wow! Another Cool Move!<br />

PAGE 31


News from Winnipeg!<br />

The vacation season is winding down as we move into Fall.<br />

All the talk seems to be around the summer that wasn’t.<br />

We’ve had a busy summer. We were able to have a social<br />

event of bowling for an evening. A good time was had by<br />

all. Even if the girls bettered the guys in every game. Greg,<br />

Mario, Harvey and Byron need to practice for the next time.<br />

On August 2nd, Wendell <strong>Erb</strong> and daughter Katie stopped<br />

by with the <strong>Erb</strong> Racing Car for Winnipeg’s Annual Employee<br />

Appreciation BBQ. They were on the way back from races in<br />

Vancouver and Calgary. The weather cooperated with a<br />

beautiful, sunny day. We had our best turn out of families<br />

and customers to this year’s event. A special thank-you to<br />

the Manitoba Pork Council for doing the BBQ.<br />

Irene Hindmarsh (standing) with visitors from MacDonalds<br />

Consolidated. (l-r) Bill, Cheryl, Jenn and Linda.<br />

PAGE 32<br />

We are happy to welcome two new employees to the<br />

Winnipeg Team. They are Rick Duddek and Mark Chabaty,<br />

both with many years of experience in transportation and<br />

reefer service.<br />

We are well on the way to having our busiest year in<br />

Winnipeg. A special thank-you to all who have contributed<br />

to our success. Come on by and visit any time...the coffee<br />

is always on.<br />

Byron Swartzentruber<br />

<strong>Erb</strong>an Reporter<br />

(l-r) Kyle Hiebert, Jerry Rosseau, Emma Mitchler, Darren<br />

Mitchler, Ryan Miller holding son, Jordon, Greg Hiebert, and<br />

Trent Collins.<br />

Excerpts from Viola <strong>Erb</strong>’s article “<strong>Erb</strong> <strong>Transport</strong>’s Early Years” that appeared in Vol. 1, Issue 2 June 1987 <strong>Erb</strong>an Report.<br />

Road building being seasonal, we tendered for the work of sanding highways in the winter. We won the tender for not<br />

only one truck, but two. We again purchased a used dump truck in Toronto. Next morning early with our little ones<br />

sleeping in their Dr. Dentons, we followed Vern in our 1956 Pontiac to Stratford. We had an appointment to get the<br />

sanding equipment mounted on the truck. Following the truck, I noticed pieces of metal falling out of the truck. Not<br />

knowing what it was, I passed Vern and stopped him. That was the wrong thing to do, since that metal was the battery. I<br />

will always remember Vern’s reply as he wiped his brow. “Oh, no, the only thing good in the junk heap, and now it’s gone<br />

too”. Now what do we do, a truck won’t run far without a battery. Vern went up to Elgin Roth <strong>Transport</strong> in Topping to<br />

borrow a chain and you guessed it. I towed that big truck to the outskirts of Stratford with our 1956 Pontiac.


<strong>Erb</strong> Worker Award<br />

Semi-Annual Grand Prize Draw<br />

Wendell <strong>Erb</strong> made the draw for the semi-annual Grand Prize<br />

from all the semi-finalists who were eligible, in July 2004.<br />

The winner of the Grand Prize of $2,000.00 was BILL<br />

HARTERY who is a straight truck driver out of our<br />

Mississauga Terminal. The semi-finalists from each terminal<br />

who did not win the grand prize received $200.00 each.<br />

The semi-finalists from each terminal were:<br />

New Hamburg David Klynstra<br />

Baden Brenda Alderson, Jane Fewkes<br />

Toronto Bill Hartery, James Dueck<br />

Thunder Bay Brian Robertson<br />

North Bay John Gascho<br />

Ottawa Paul Townsend, Baxter Roberts<br />

Montreal Ray Pitre, Marc Gavard<br />

Trenton Tony Houston, Don Gillespie<br />

Barrie Dale Robb<br />

International Paul Hartung<br />

Elverson Ray Yoder<br />

We wish to congratulate all the <strong>Erb</strong> employees who<br />

succeeded in working injury free for the first six months of<br />

2004, and wish you all good luck in achieving the same for<br />

the balance of the year.<br />

Save Money-Insurance Discounts for <strong>Erb</strong> Employees<br />

Since 1880, Josslin Insurance Brokers Limited has been<br />

providing insurance solutions for thousands of clients. We<br />

are also pleased to be able to offer Personal Insurance needs<br />

for the employees and retirees of the <strong>Erb</strong> Group of<br />

Companies at discounted rates. We have partnered with<br />

Waterloo Insurance, a part of The Economical Insurance<br />

Group, a Canadian owned mutual insurance company, with<br />

strong roots and a stable, reputable history.<br />

Waterloo Insurance provides industry leading insurance<br />

coverage for personal automobiles, utility vehicles, vans and<br />

trucks. As well, they can provide coverage for your<br />

recreational vehicles, such as motorcycles, snowmobiles,<br />

motor homes and trailers. They also provide a broad and<br />

flexible array of personal property coverage for<br />

homeowners, tenants, and condominium owners. Property<br />

coverage is also available for seasonal or secondary<br />

residences, boats and motors, jewellery, furs, collectibles and<br />

much more.<br />

Waterloo’s top of the line insurance coverages are<br />

complemented with competitive rates and numerous<br />

opportunities for discounts. In addition to your <strong>Erb</strong> Group<br />

discount which is only available to you as an<br />

employee/retiree, you could save up to 50% more with<br />

discounts for multi vehicles, conviction free, new home,<br />

home alarm, claims free status, policy holder age, and<br />

having both home and auto coverage with The Waterloo.<br />

Currently, more than 350 employees are taking advantage<br />

of these savings.<br />

As an additional benefit, there are flexible payment plan<br />

options, which are easy and convenient. Pre-authorized<br />

payments (regular withdrawals from your financial<br />

institution -Monthly Pay Plan), an installment plan, or full<br />

payment by cheque or credit card. Most Financial<br />

Institutions also allow you to pay Waterloo Insurance via<br />

telephone and internet banking. Regardless of your choice<br />

of payments, at NO time is a service or finance fee applied.<br />

All policies are serviced by the team at Josslin Insurance.<br />

Any questions, concerns or changes<br />

are handled by an experienced staff,<br />

there to help you, even if its just for<br />

advice. We also provide Claims service,<br />

24 hours a day, 7 days a week at any of<br />

our local phone numbers or toll free<br />

line.<br />

To obtain a no-obligation proposal,<br />

please give Sam Lucibello a call today,<br />

to see how you may be able to save on<br />

your insurance needs. 519-662-1644 or<br />

toll free :1-888-567-7546<br />

Sam Lucibello, C.A.I.B,<br />

Registered Insurance Broker<br />

Josslin Insurance<br />

Brokers Limited<br />

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Canadian Operations Happenings!<br />

I guess it’s safe to say there is no end of issues when it<br />

comes to the trucking world! Despite all the successes we’ve<br />

had this year, new and unique challenges move in to take<br />

their place. Wayne Stock, the entire pallet staff, and our<br />

determined sales staff did a super job getting the message<br />

out to all employees and customers regarding our new pallet<br />

program. I sincerely believe this is one of the most successful<br />

programs our company has initiated in recent years to tackle<br />

this age-old problem of pallet control.<br />

At the time I’m writing, the new Montreal terminal is<br />

nearing completion, and I know everyone there and the<br />

entire operation throughout, is excited but will miss the “old<br />

swamp” as it was affectionately known on Hymus Blvd. I am<br />

very impressed by the layout and feel our design team did a<br />

great job matching salmon colours with earth tones.<br />

Unfortunately, I had to leave early when that meeting was<br />

held, so can’t take any credit for it.<br />

Congratulations to Wilson Milley on accepting the job in<br />

Barrie as our new Terminal Manager. After spending several<br />

years in Thunder Bay, where he married his wife, Helen, and<br />

started a family, they are making a bold move south to join<br />

the rest of us in the heat and humidity. He has a great team<br />

in Barrie, and I know he’ll do a great job.<br />

John Gyoroky, our Toronto Dock Supervisor, has taken<br />

on a new position, as well, as our Corporate Dock Manager,<br />

Logos 1959 -2004!<br />

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and will be getting around to all the terminals eventually.<br />

These are just a few of the successes we’ve experienced<br />

recently. On the downside, we continue to experience<br />

difficulty in hiring drivers, although most recently we have<br />

seen an increase in solid applicants. We are working on new<br />

strategies for attracting safe and professional drivers. I know<br />

the border issues, waiting times, etc., continue to be a<br />

challenge for our southbound drivers. We can only hope<br />

things will get better. Bruce Jantzi and his staff have done a<br />

super job staying on top of all the latest challenges that<br />

have come through the US homeland security programs.<br />

Also, at this time, Barb Davie is recovering from a<br />

serious operation and hopes to return to work soon. I want<br />

to thank Wanda Zilki for doing a great job covering for Barb<br />

in the interim<br />

We look forward to a busy fall season.<br />

Tim Zehr<br />

V.P. Canadian Operations


<strong>Erb</strong> International Inc.<br />

Many of the articles I’ve written for the <strong>Erb</strong>an report about<br />

<strong>Erb</strong> International Inc. have included changes happening at<br />

the US/Canada Border. This year has been no exception. We<br />

get accustomed to one change, and they seem to very<br />

quickly find something else to change. Last fall, we had to<br />

make changes to our staffing levels because of the new<br />

Bioterrorism Act which has a direct effect on FDA (Food and<br />

Drug Administration) that controls all food shipments to the<br />

US. There were four levels of compliance implemented at<br />

different time frames with the final compliance level effective<br />

on Aug 17, 2004. Before Aug 17, 2004, if there was any<br />

information missing on the prior notice the shipper or<br />

carriers were given a warning. Since Aug 17, 2004 if the<br />

shipment is not in compliance there is a 99% chance the<br />

truck will be sent back to Canada. November 15, 2004,<br />

there will be more changes implemented by Customs and<br />

Border Protection for advanced Cargo information. This<br />

means all paperwork must be done either with a PAPS or a<br />

line release (BRASS). If a PAPS is sent, the paperwork must be<br />

submitted one hour before arrival at the Port. If the driver<br />

has a line release, the driver and the company must be FAST<br />

approved. Neither one of these items should have a direct<br />

effect on us because we always have our paperwork<br />

submitted via PAPS more than an hour in advance and we<br />

don’t have any shipments with line release. However, we<br />

could be affected indirectly if we are behind a noncompliant<br />

carrier/driver.<br />

Another Customs initiative for the new year is the ACE<br />

(Automated Commercial Entry) program. This will be an<br />

electronic paperless Inward Manifest program where the<br />

Carrier submits all paperwork to Customs via EDI or through<br />

a Web portal. <strong>Erb</strong> International Inc has volunteered to<br />

become involved in this pilot project, which will begin<br />

sometime in January 2005.<br />

We are experiencing large volumes of freight moving to<br />

the US again this fall. Up to the end of July, our normal<br />

volumes were 320-360 loads per week to the US. The 1st<br />

week of August someone turned on the tap and we went to<br />

420 loads per week to the US. Now the handle is broken,<br />

and we can’t turn off the flow. There seems to be fewer<br />

trucks and more freight. I believe part of the capacity issues<br />

are fewer US based carriers coming to Canada for various<br />

reasons. The US economy has strengthened, so there is lots<br />

of freight to haul at home, and with all the security issues at<br />

the Border why would US companies even bother trying to<br />

train and qualify drivers to cross the Border? The driver<br />

shortage is real and we are experiencing it first hand. If you<br />

know any good drivers, make sure you send them our way,<br />

you can even earn some extra cash for the referrals!<br />

We had new challenges in 2004, and I’m sure 2005 will<br />

have something different. The good thing is we always<br />

overcome and move on to the next one. Thank you to<br />

everyone for your continued support, wishing everyone a<br />

Happy and Prosperous New Year<br />

Bruce Jantzi<br />

V.P. <strong>Erb</strong> International<br />

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Hello, from <strong>Erb</strong> Expedite! We’ve had some personnel<br />

changes and additions since our last submission. Bridget<br />

(Irene) Diebold decided not to return at the end of her<br />

parental leave in May, so she can stay home with her<br />

daughter and son. I just heard from her today and she, and<br />

her husband Mark, will be adopting another son at the end<br />

of September. We wish the Diebold family all the best.<br />

Laura Bisch was selected as the full time Traffic Co-ordinator<br />

to fill Bridget (Irene) Diebold’s position. Laura has been<br />

doing a fantastic job since October of last year when she first<br />

joined <strong>Erb</strong> Expedite to cover for the parental leave. It is a<br />

demanding and responsible job, one that doesn’t always<br />

end when you leave the office. Every other week, <strong>Erb</strong><br />

Expedite dispatchers are on call and carry a pager in order to<br />

respond to our customers’ and drivers’ calls 24/7. At times,<br />

the stress level is high, but Laura always manages to<br />

maintain a positive attitude and is quick with a smile or a<br />

kind word. We’re glad to have her as part of our team. At<br />

the beginning of June, owner-operator, Luis Cordeiro from<br />

Mississauga, came on board. He has proven to be a great<br />

asset, always willing to go wherever, whenever at a<br />

moment’s notice. Dale Schnurr was hired at the end of<br />

September as a straight truck company driver based in New<br />

Hamburg. He has adapted quickly in the short time he’s<br />

been with us and actually helped us out of a major jam on<br />

his very first day! Welcome guys, and keep up the good<br />

work!<br />

We now have two company straight trucks in our fleet.<br />

The dedicated straight truck work we have, along with the<br />

expedite calls we receive for a straight truck, has been a<br />

challenge to cover. The biggest obstacle to overcome?....<br />

FINDING DRIVERS of course! With the help, over the past<br />

several months, from drivers Bernie Schmitte, Wayne Leis,<br />

Stan <strong>Erb</strong> and Bruce Drury, we have been able to cover the<br />

loads. Thanks guys! Our revenue, for the first nine months of<br />

our fiscal year, is up 16.3% from last year, obviously due in<br />

part to the extra revenue this straight truck work is<br />

generating.<br />

There has been some interesting van work for our drivers<br />

this summer. On Sunday, September 12th, driver Mark<br />

Smith took a vanload of small Hershey S’mores bars to the<br />

Royal Military College in Kingston. Hershey had asked <strong>Erb</strong><br />

Expedite to pick up the product in Mississauga on Saturday<br />

and have our driver and reefer van sit at a function in<br />

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Kingston on Sunday from 09:30 until 23:00. Approximately<br />

5,000 S’mores bars were handed out. After the weekend,<br />

when speaking to the driver, Mark, we discovered that he<br />

had a great day in Kingston. The function was actually a<br />

benefit concert for sick kids with cancer, with proceeds<br />

going to their major hospital in Kingston. Mark, along with<br />

over 28,000 other people at the concert, got to enjoy<br />

popular groups such as Tragically Hip throughout the day.<br />

On Friday, September 10th, van owner operator Kevin<br />

Schatz, picked up nine generators from Tavistock, ON. He<br />

delivered them to six separate locations in the Miami, FL<br />

area on Sunday, September 12th. These residents were<br />

preparing for the onset of Hurricane Ivan. As I write this, the<br />

date is Wednesday September 29th and our van owner<br />

operator, Luis Cordeiro is on his way to Florida. He has two<br />

larger generators on his van that he picked up in Tavistock<br />

yesterday. He will deliver them to a company in Port<br />

Everglades, FL on Thursday. This company will in turn load<br />

the generators on a ship to set sail on Friday to the Cayman<br />

Islands where the generators will then be delivered to<br />

hospitals.<br />

We should be thankful for our good fortune in this part<br />

of the world and pray for those less fortunate - those whose<br />

lives have been wrought with devastation recently by<br />

catastrophic weather conditions or by acts of terrorism in<br />

different parts of the world.<br />

Congratulations to the <strong>Erb</strong> family on their 45th<br />

anniversary, on behalf of everyone at <strong>Erb</strong> Expedite. It’s a<br />

pleasure working for such a generous and family oriented<br />

company as the <strong>Erb</strong> Group.<br />

Bridget Steinmann<br />

Traffic Supervisor<br />

A different view of <strong>Erb</strong> X Vans


<strong>Erb</strong> Group Sales Report<br />

We trust that everyone had a restful and rewarding summer.<br />

We continue to be very busy with <strong>Erb</strong> Group Sales; the<br />

volume has been very heavy - so much so that we have had<br />

to be selective in determining how much additional volume<br />

we can accommodate. This is particularly true with volume<br />

<strong>Erb</strong> International handles from Canada to the US. Again,<br />

our major issue is having sufficient professional drivers for<br />

our tractors. Our recruitment personnel continue to be very<br />

aggressive with new ideas for soliciting drivers. New<br />

business opportunities are being delayed until January 2005.<br />

At that time we will determine how much new business we<br />

can handle.<br />

We in the sales department have had a very, very busy<br />

summer dealing with the various issues confronting our<br />

industry. In the spring issue of the <strong>Erb</strong>an Report, we shared<br />

about the changes in our Canadian Pallet Council (CPC)<br />

program. The transition to our program with our customers<br />

has gone well considering the unpopular topic of pallets.<br />

The one comment that our customers made to our Account<br />

Managers was their recognition that change with the CPC<br />

program had to occur. We believe we have started the<br />

process with how shippers, receivers and other carriers think<br />

about the entire CPC pallet program. We thank each of you<br />

who helped make this new program a success - from our<br />

front line drivers and sales staff to our warehouse and pallet<br />

department personnel.<br />

Another issue that our sales staff was involved in with<br />

many of our customers was price negotiations. We continue<br />

our policy of defining the activity required to handle the<br />

business in order to determine what the freight rates should<br />

be for specific customers.<br />

Again, I appreciate the support all the departments of<br />

the <strong>Erb</strong> Group of Companies provide for us in sales. The<br />

Hamilton-based steel company, Stelco, has as one of its<br />

slogans: “Our strength is our people.” I think this<br />

describes the entire <strong>Erb</strong> team - our strength is our people.<br />

The rich history of the <strong>Erb</strong> Group of Companies’ 45<br />

years was celebrated at our Baden employee/vendor and<br />

customer appreciation day. We were blessed with a great<br />

day to reminisce, eat and see the antiques. The “Walk of<br />

Time” with the calendars and pictures certainly flooded me<br />

with fond memories. I shared some of these memories in<br />

the spring issue of the <strong>Erb</strong>an Report. We look forward to<br />

continuing the tradition of providing quality customer<br />

service in all we do with the great team of people we have<br />

in the <strong>Erb</strong> Group of Companies.<br />

May you all have a great and blessed fall and winter.<br />

I close with the following poem by Edgar A. Guest,<br />

(1881 - 1959):<br />

John Jutzi<br />

V.P. - Sales<br />

A Prayer<br />

Grant me, O Lord, this day to see<br />

The need this world may have for me;<br />

To play the friend<br />

Unto the end;<br />

To bear my burden and to keep<br />

My courage, though the way be steep.<br />

Grant me, O Lord, to set aside<br />

The petty things of selfish pride;<br />

To toil without<br />

Too much of doubt;<br />

To meet what comes of good or ill<br />

And be a gracious neighbor, still.<br />

Grant me, O Lord, to face the rain<br />

And not too bitterly complain;<br />

Nor let a joy<br />

My calm destroy;<br />

But teach me so to live that I<br />

Can brother with each passer-by.<br />

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Claims Department<br />

On behalf of the Claims Department, I would like to<br />

congratulate the <strong>Erb</strong> Group on achieving their 45th<br />

anniversary. This is quite an accomplishment. Keep up the<br />

good work!!<br />

When we were asked to submit something for the fall<br />

issue of the <strong>Erb</strong>an Report, Terry Trachsel graciously gave the<br />

task to me. Where do I start? What do I say? The Claims<br />

department can be viewed in such a negative light but,<br />

contrary to popular belief, we have quite a bit of fun here.<br />

Instead of getting into too many details about the “fun” we<br />

have (like Terry having Gremlins in his office), I thought I’d<br />

give everyone a little insight into the people who work in<br />

this department.<br />

Terry Trachsel (Claims Manager) started with <strong>Erb</strong> in 1973<br />

as a dockworker in Baden. In 1975, he moved to Thunder<br />

Bay and drove truck from that terminal with two designated<br />

runs, Atikokan on Tuesdays and Terrace Bay on Thursdays.<br />

In 1976, he decided to leave and pursue an opportunity in<br />

the construction industry. Terry returned to <strong>Erb</strong> in 1983, and<br />

worked with Warren Wintermeyer. Between the two of them,<br />

they developed the OS&D department. Warren worked days<br />

and Terry worked the night shift. He checked in bills and<br />

prepared the Re-ship and Return bills. In 1990, Terry left<br />

again, this time to pursue his interest in Real Estate and a<br />

business venture in a butcher shop. In 1998, Terry heard<br />

through the grapevine that Warren had suffered a heart<br />

attack. He contacted Floyd Gerber to inquire about his long<br />

time friend. Warren was doing okay but would not return for<br />

some time. One thing lead to another and, within days,<br />

Terry was back at <strong>Erb</strong> covering the Claims department.<br />

The Claims & O.S.&D. THEN<br />

(l-r) back row: Doug Brickman, Vernon Schwartzentruber<br />

front row: Warren Wintermeyer, Bridget Steinmann,<br />

Colleen Dusky<br />

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When Warren returned to <strong>Erb</strong> after his recovery, Terry held<br />

the Claims co-ordinator position. In early 2002, Warren<br />

retired and Terry assumed the Claims Manager position<br />

which he still holds today. The next call he plans on<br />

answering is for retirement in a few years. Let’s hope he<br />

doesn’t forget to put his phone on Call Forward if he steps<br />

away from his desk. I wouldn’t want to take the call for<br />

him!!<br />

Diane Roes (Claims Research Assistant) came to <strong>Erb</strong> in<br />

April 1995. She worked in Document Control going<br />

through the bills from the various terminals (US &<br />

Canadian). In Sept. ‘01 she became the P.O.D (Proof of<br />

Delivery) coordinator and assisted with obtaining missing<br />

bills. In Dec. ‘03, Diane applied for, and accepted, the<br />

position of Claims Research Assistant. Her experience in the<br />

P.O.D department has been a definite bonus in this position.<br />

Last, but not least, there is me, Marcia Hanenburg<br />

(Claims Coordinator). I was hired at the <strong>Erb</strong> Group of<br />

Companies in Sept ‘01 to cover a position that had opened<br />

in Document Control. I went through the bills from the<br />

various terminals (US & Canadian). In Jan ‘02, I was<br />

approached and asked to apply for the Claims Coordinator<br />

position that was becoming available in February. And as the<br />

saying goes “the rest is history”!! Each day brings on new<br />

challenges and learning experiences. We look forward to<br />

them and to working closely with <strong>Erb</strong> employees and our<br />

customers.<br />

Marcia Hanenburg<br />

Claims Department<br />

<strong>Erb</strong>an Reporter<br />

The Claims Department NOW<br />

(l-r) Diane Roes, Terry Trachsel, Marcia Hanenburg


Scott Steckly 2004 Year in Review<br />

Scott Steckly’s 2004 CASCAR Super Series was one of his most successful campaigns to<br />

date. He finished with 1 podium, 8 top- six finishes, and 9 top- ten finishes overall. To top it<br />

off he finished seventh in the Championship Standings, a mere 84 points out of fourth<br />

place. Here is a brief summary of the 12 race CASCAR schedule that was run by Steckly.<br />

May 29 Steckly started the season on a very high note finishing third in the Mopar 250 at<br />

Delaware Speedway. Scott started the race in eighth and managed to work his way up<br />

through the field all night long. It would be Steckly’s highest finish for the season.<br />

June 6 Disaster struck for Steckly and the #22 team at Cayuga 2000 Speedway as Scott was<br />

spun by #02 Kerry Micks in turn #3. During the spin Steckly’s clutch had given out and he<br />

was forced to put his car in the garage area, so he didn’t risk further damage to the car.<br />

Steckly finished in 26th position, 19 laps off the pace.<br />

June 13 The #22 team got back on a roll at Peterborough Speedway as Scott bumped and<br />

grinded his way from his 11th place qualifying position into 4th place. Steckly was battling<br />

with Kerry Micks in the final laps for the final position on the podium.<br />

June 20 Mosport International Raceway was the scene for the first road course race and for<br />

the first time all season Scott qualified in the top - five. With very little passing going on<br />

Steckly would remain in fourth place for the whole day. After 4 races Scott was in 6th place<br />

in the Championship Standing with 550 points.<br />

July 4 The second race of the season at Cayuga 2000 Speedway produced no better results.<br />

Steckly would start the race in ninth, however on lap 39 he was involved in a collision with<br />

#11 Ron Van Es and for the next 36 laps he was driving around with a severely damaged<br />

race car. Scott finished the race in 28th position, 125 laps down.<br />

July 10 The Toronto Molson Indy was the scene of round six of twelve on the schedule.<br />

Again there was little passing by Steckly on the temporary street circuit. Scott qualified in<br />

fifth and came home in the sixth position.<br />

July 24 The <strong>Erb</strong> Group Race Team headed out west for the next two races. The first was<br />

being held in Vancouver, another temporary street course. In a similar race to the Toronto<br />

Molson Indy Steckly started in sixth and finished in fifth.<br />

July 31 Steckly brought home a second fifth place finish in a row at Calgary’s Race City<br />

Motorsports Park. After starting ninth Steckly was the race leader by lap 200 of 300.<br />

However he was unable to hang on and fell down to the fifth place. It was the only time<br />

that Scott would lead a race during the season.<br />

August 21 The <strong>Erb</strong> Group Race Team came back east for the final four races of the season.<br />

Mosport Speedway was next on the schedule. Steckly qualified fourth but he had a few set<br />

backs. Scott rear ended #39 Dave Whitlock and later he was spun by the rookie #11 Ron<br />

Van Es. Steckly recovered to finish in eighth place.<br />

August 28 Next up was the 1/3 mile oval of Peterborough Speedway. Steckly started in<br />

ninth, and following a collision involving most of the leaders Scott managed to pass 5 cars<br />

and move into the fourth position. He could not keep the top- five as Scott fell down to<br />

sixth in the last few laps of the race.<br />

Continued Page 41<br />

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Track/Location Distance Date Qualified Finished YTD Points YTD Rank<br />

Delaware Speedway 250 Laps May 29/04 8th 3rd 152 4th<br />

London, ON<br />

Cayuga 2000 Speedway 200 Laps June 6/04 9th 26th 252 9th<br />

Hamilton, ON<br />

Peterborough Speedway 200 Laps June 13/04 11th 4th 400 8th<br />

Peterborough, ON<br />

Mosport Int’l Raceway 51 Laps June 20/04 4th 4th 550 6th<br />

Bowmanville, ON<br />

Cayuga 2000 Speedway 200 Laps July 4/04 9th 28th 646 9th<br />

Hamilton, ON<br />

Molson Indy Toronto 36 Laps July 10/04 5th 6th 787 9th<br />

Toronto, ON<br />

Molson Indy Vancouver 35 Laps July 24/04 6th 5th 931 8th<br />

Vancouver, B.C.<br />

Race City (Qualifying Heat) 100 Laps July 30/04 3rd 4th 1079 8th<br />

Calgary, AB<br />

Race City Motorsports Park 300 Laps July 31/04 9th 5th 1227 8th<br />

Calgary, AB<br />

Mosport Speedway 200 Laps Aug. 21/04 5th 8th 1366 7th<br />

Bowmanville, ON<br />

Peterborough Speedway 200 Laps Aug,. 28/04 9th 6th 1506 7th<br />

Peterborough, ON<br />

Delaware Speedway 300 Laps Sept. 5/04 4th 6th 1649 6th<br />

London, ON<br />

Kawartha Speedway 250 Laps Sept. 19/04 13th 19th 1763 7th<br />

Peterborough, ON<br />

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22 Racing 2004 Year-to -Date Results


September 5 Scott had his best qualifying position on<br />

Labour Day Weekend at Delaware Speedway as Steckly<br />

started third in the next to last race in the CASCAR season.<br />

Steckly was forced to work his through the field all day long<br />

following an early pit stop which dropped Steckly down to<br />

14th place. He made it back up to third but was forced to<br />

settle for a sixth place finish.<br />

September 19 Steckly was looking to finish the season on a<br />

high note but that was not going to happen this time. The<br />

day got off to a bad start when Scott qualified in 13th, he<br />

made up many positions by a having an extremely quick pit<br />

stop moving into fifth. Midway throughthe race D.J.<br />

Kennington was being passed by Scott but Kennington<br />

turned down on the #22 car which spun out Kennington.<br />

Good Cheer Club!<br />

Marriages<br />

Modeen, Dave and Heidi<br />

North Bay, March 12, 2004<br />

Shantz, Jason and Kayla<br />

Baden, April 24, 2004<br />

Voordenhout, Marian and Kevin Robins<br />

Mississauga, May 11, 2004<br />

Van Riper, Karen and Mike Kane<br />

Thunder Bay, June 19, 2004<br />

Faulhafer, Chris and Shelly<br />

Baden, July 10, 2004<br />

Grenier, Frank and Paulette<br />

Ottawa, September 10, 2004<br />

Zehr, Roger and Beth<br />

Baden, September 25, 2004.<br />

Births<br />

Roote, Brian and Jenn (boy<br />

Baden, Feb. 27, 2004<br />

Wagler, Ethel and Stan (girl)<br />

Baden, April 17, 2004<br />

Benner, Steve and Judy (girl)<br />

Baden, Apr. 25, 2004<br />

Witter, Susan and Bob (girl)<br />

New Hamburg, April 30, 2004<br />

CASCAR decided to black flag Scott which put him one lap<br />

down. Later in the race he was spun by #42 Sean Stafford<br />

that put Scott another lap down. Steckly finished the race in<br />

19th, two laps down.<br />

Scott Steckly and the entire 22 Racing Team would like<br />

to thank all of the 2004 sponsors:<br />

The <strong>Erb</strong> Group of Companies, Thermo King of Eastern<br />

Canada, AW Millwrights, Jutzi Fuels, CPL Systems, Mr.<br />

Transmission (Guelph), Commercial Babcock, TB Woods,<br />

Stratford Motor Products, Classy Collectables, PCL Graphics,<br />

Duplicolour, Guyons Performance, Filtakleen, and Holloway<br />

Automotive.<br />

This 2004 CASCAR Super Series season would not have<br />

been possible with their help.<br />

Kyle <strong>Erb</strong><br />

Cascar Reporter<br />

Singh, Kuldip and Mandeep (boy)<br />

Barrie, May 11, 2004<br />

Streicher, Perry and Miriam (girl)<br />

Baden, May 25, 2004<br />

Egarhazi, Alex and Eunice (boy)<br />

New Hamburg, June 7, 2004<br />

Montbriand, Fred and Marie-Eve (girl)<br />

Montreal, July 11, 2004<br />

Sarginson, Darryl and Chrystal (boy)<br />

Trenton, July 14, 2004<br />

O’Rourke, James and Marcia (girl)<br />

Trenton, July 20, 2004<br />

Pinard, Andre and Heather (boy)<br />

Barrie, Sept. 1, 2004<br />

Bumbaca, Erin and Erik (girl)<br />

Mississauga, Sept. 18, 2004<br />

Nooks, Cassel and Andrea (girl)<br />

Mississauga, Sept. 28, 2004<br />

Ramer, Philip and Candace (girl)<br />

Baden, Sept. 30, 2004<br />

Adoption<br />

Otten, Marty and Marilyn (girl)<br />

Mississauga, Feb. 1, 2004<br />

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The Shepherd’s Corner<br />

Cause to Celebrate!<br />

Our hats are off to<br />

Vernon, Viola and<br />

family for all the<br />

sacrifices and dreams<br />

they have had for 45<br />

years in building their<br />

company with honesty<br />

and integrity. They<br />

have watched the<br />

company grow from a<br />

lone gravel truck to<br />

what it is today! It is a<br />

credit to their honest,<br />

hard work.<br />

We all have<br />

celebrations that are<br />

part of our life,<br />

birthdays - that we lie<br />

about or wish people<br />

would forget - anniversaries, moves, or other events, and<br />

especially weddings, which come our way.<br />

Lois and I are celebrating a disappearing fiftieth year<br />

milestone in marriage. We celebrated our fiftieth wedding<br />

anniversary this June. It has taken a lot of hard work to<br />

reach this milestone. We took the time to look back and<br />

wondered to ourselves how we made it through those years.<br />

The family of four boys is a contract that takes a lot of care<br />

and concentration. Today, we still have three boys living with<br />

ten wonderful grandchildren - one of those grandchildren<br />

has already gone, too. On this journey, we have had the<br />

wonderful joy of births, birthdays and weddings. How did<br />

we interact with our boys, how can we share with others the<br />

secret of how we did it? For each couple, it takes their own<br />

ingredients to get the job done. For us, there are several<br />

important values that we need to share.<br />

The three core values that every marriage should be built<br />

upon are Faith, Hope, and Love. The first is FAITH. There<br />

needs to be faith in each other. We have committed<br />

ourselves to each other for better or for worse. This was the<br />

commitment we made the first day of our marriage. Also, we<br />

needed faith in others as we built our circle of friends. This<br />

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became the foundation of our social life. And, the<br />

cornerstone of all relationships is a strong faith in God. He is<br />

our creator and sustainer in every situation.<br />

The second value is the HOPE we have for the children<br />

we bare and for each other. Hope for our life situations, our<br />

homes, friends and work.<br />

The third is LOVE for each other. We had to work at that<br />

love. We are human and seek to go the easy road. When<br />

tough decisions needed to be made, that love had to be<br />

strong enough to hold the foundation together. We feel that<br />

we were never out of love at the same time. The bottom line<br />

is to love each other, and love God who first gives us the<br />

ability to love through every situation in life. This is familiar<br />

because they are biblical principles from Paul in 1<br />

Corinthians 13b.<br />

Trust steadily in God, Hope unswervingly, Love<br />

extravagantly. And the best of the three is LOVE.<br />

During the years we have known the <strong>Erb</strong> family, this is<br />

the kind of commitment that they have modeled in their<br />

family life and passed on to staff and friends alike.<br />

May God bless the <strong>Erb</strong> family, as they lead this wonderful<br />

company in the next 45 years!<br />

Rev. Jack Shepherd


25th, 35th and 40th Anniversary<br />

Celebration for 2004!<br />

Al Burgers, John Eidt, and Fred Ruby from Baden,<br />

Frank Grenier from Ottawa, Byron Swartzentruber<br />

from Winnipeg, and John Verkuyl from Trenton,<br />

celebrated their 25th Anniversary with <strong>Erb</strong> at<br />

various locations this year.<br />

Our employees, management, and significant<br />

others, had a great time reminiscing over the years<br />

that seemed to pass so quickly. The 25 year<br />

employees were presented with an <strong>Erb</strong> watch and<br />

a cheque from the company in appreciation for<br />

their faithful service to <strong>Erb</strong> Group of Companies.<br />

Also, we celebrated Ken Gerber’s 40th, and his<br />

brother Floyd Gerber’s 36th Anniversary with <strong>Erb</strong>.<br />

They each received a 10 inch Crystal <strong>Erb</strong> Tractor<br />

Trailer with personalized engravings, plus a cheque<br />

for their dedicated years of service. We couldn’t<br />

35th Anniversary Gift - 10” Crystal<br />

Tractor trailer!<br />

forget our esteemed President- so he, too, was<br />

presented with a Crystal <strong>Erb</strong> Tractor Trailer<br />

honouring his 45 years! Thank you, Vernon, for<br />

giving us the opportunity to work for such a<br />

caring, solid company.<br />

Besides the <strong>Erb</strong> watch given honouring 25<br />

years of employment, we now have a policy<br />

recognizing 35 years of employment with a 10<br />

inch Crystal <strong>Erb</strong> Tractor Trailer. We were glad to<br />

catch up with Ken and Floyd this year.<br />

Dorene Rudy-Snyder<br />

Editor<br />

<strong>Erb</strong>an Report<br />

(l-r) Ken Gerber, Al Burgers, Vernon <strong>Erb</strong>, Floyd Gerber,<br />

Fred Ruby<br />

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What’s Inside<br />

Celebrating 45 Years of Service 1,2<br />

From The General Manager’s Desk... 3<br />

Strategic Planning Update 4<br />

Truck Tire Fire! 5<br />

Thank you letters! 6, 7<br />

Sup-<strong>Erb</strong> Awards 8<br />

2004 Honour Roll 9-11<br />

Marty, Marilyn and their little Emily! 12<br />

Floyd & Tim Actually Surprise Dorene 13<br />

Dragon Wagon Time Again! 14<br />

2004 “Big Bike Ride for Heart & Stroke” 15<br />

A Handicap of One! 16<br />

<strong>Erb</strong>’s 11th Annual Charity Golf 16<br />

10th Annual <strong>Erb</strong> Montreal Golf 17<br />

8th Annual <strong>Erb</strong> Employee Golf Classic 18<br />

Eric Jones Memorial Golf 18<br />

Greetings from Rain Soaked PA! 19<br />

Unfortunate News from Our Baden Dock 20<br />

2nd Annual Bee Catcher? 20<br />

Hello from Mississauga! 21<br />

Summer and Fall News from Montreal 21-23<br />

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May warm, special memories<br />

brighten your holidays and<br />

May the wonder of Christmas<br />

be with you forever.<br />

-From Vernon <strong>Erb</strong>, Wendell <strong>Erb</strong> and everyone in <strong>Erb</strong>land to everyone in <strong>Erb</strong>land!<br />

Quebec City BBQ 24<br />

North Bay News! 25<br />

Hello From Ottawa 26, 27<br />

Thunder Bay 28<br />

News from Trenton! 28, 29<br />

“Rain, Rain, Go Away” 30<br />

Hi, <strong>Erb</strong>land! 31<br />

News from Winnipeg! 32<br />

Semi-Annual Grand Prize Draw 33<br />

Save Money-Insurance Discounts for<br />

<strong>Erb</strong> Employees 33<br />

Canadian Operations Happenings! 34<br />

<strong>Erb</strong> International Inc. 35<br />

<strong>Erb</strong> Expedite Inc. 36<br />

<strong>Erb</strong> Group Sales Report 37<br />

Claims Department 38<br />

Scott Steckly 2004 Year in Review 39-41<br />

Good Cheer Club! 41<br />

The Shepherd’s Corner 42<br />

25th, 35th, and 40th Anniversaries 43<br />

Christmas Greeting! 44<br />

Official Company Newsletter. Edited by Dorene Rudy-Snyder.<br />

published for the employees and their families at head office, our terminals in Baden, Barrie, Montreal, North Bay,<br />

Ottawa, Thunder Bay, Toronto, Trenton, Windsor Distribution Centre, ON, Winnipeg, MB, and Elverson, PA.,<br />

and South Huron Fuels, Sarnia, ON<br />

Head Office: 290 Hamilton Road, New Hamburg, Ontario N3A 1A2<br />

(519) 662-2710 Fax (519) 662-3316<br />

“Another Cool Move”<br />

www.erbgroup.com

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