The Ohio Laborers’ Union donated $4,100 to 24 charities across the state, bringing contributions to approximately $100,000. The union is committed to improving communities where its members live and work. Donations were made possible through 22 local union halls, signatory contractors and industry partners. A charity golf scramble, organized by Ohio LECET and the Ohio Contractors Association was held Aug. 22 at Deer Ridge Golf Course in Bellville, fostering a spirit of camaraderie among labor, employers and industry supporters, coming together to give back. Taking part were, from top, left, Kevin Lewis, LECET director; Shella Rupa; Brian Palmer, business manager, Laborers Local 809; Kate Sedgmer; Mark Touville, Harrison County sheriff; Beth Billi, director, LECET; Clint Powell, business manager, Ohio Laborers District Council; and Nick Vendetta, field representative, Laborers Local 809. At center, Lewis, Rupa, Palmer, Fred Abdalla Jr., Jefferson County sheriff; Billi, Powell, Chris Vinci, captain, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department; and Vendetta. At bottom, Lewis, Rupa, Palmer, Ryan Pike, captain, Columbiana County Sheriff’s Department; Billi, Powell and Vendetta.

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