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THE DAVEY BULLETIN
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May/June 2023
NANAIMO OFFICE ENJOYS WEEKLONG WORK ON GULF ISLAND
The Nanaimo Residential office's Angel Thomas Miramond,
foreman; Will Johnston, PHC technician; Joe Gignac,
climber; and apprentice Micheal Stammers, enjoyed a week
working on a private island in British Columbia, Canada, part
of a chain of islands known as the Gulf Islands.
The team removed many large Douglas fir trees to mitigate
overhead hazards around structures and trails around the
island. Powerful windstorms had hit the island over the
winter and caused the uprooting of several significant trees
while others were removed as a precautionary measure due
to signs of root rot.
"Working on an island presents unique hazards. We took
extra measures to be prepared to handle an emergency,
such as a thorough emergency evacuation plan. This kind
MISSION
of work also offers us a unique break from regular work life.
We stayed in a cabin on the island and were able to enjoy
the scenery and nature, including Orca whales, which
regularly pass by the area," Miramond said.
David Hunter, district manager, said the island's owners
wanted to pass along a message to Davey and said, 'Thank
you so much for your team's work. We appreciate you taking
such good care of our trees!'
Left: Pictured from left are Micheal Stammers, Matthew Bishop,
Joseph Gignac, William Johnston and Angel Thomas Miramond.
This team from the Nanaimo office camped in a cabin on a private
Gulf island with access to a small kitchen and hot showers. They
removed trees that had been damaged by storms.
Right: William Johnston removes a dead cedar tree on an island
in the Canadian Gulf Islands archipelago.
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This company showed me that they do care about you.
It's a family that helps each other every day.
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LIVING OUR VALUES
Emilio Gomila Morejon
supervisor, Glades Electric account
Eastern Utility services
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