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FEATURE 2015 ORCGA Locate Rodeo T he 8th Annual ORCGA Locate Rodeo was held on July 16 and 17, 2015 at the University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario. The Rodeo was a huge success hosting 36 competitors and 58 volunteers. The locate rodeo allows locators to come together and display their locating skills in a competitive and friendly environment. This competition raises awareness of the very important role the locating industry plays in protecting the underground infrastructure. Congratulations to the winners: POWER GAS First: Second: Third: First: Second: Third: Jason Syragakis, Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. Brandon Davis, G-Tel Fahad Ibrahim, QX Locates First: Second: Third: Cory Menchenton, Corescan John Davison, G-Tel Geoffrey Halverson, T2 Utility Engineers LFH First: Second: Third: Josh Kirkwood, QX Locates Ryan Mathieson, Frontier Utility Locating Jason Syragakis, Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. TELECOM Ryan Mathieson, Frontier Utility Locating Jon Cleary, Canadian Locators Jordon Edwards, G-Tel WATER First: Michael Hall, T2 Utility Engineers Second: Brian Petrie, Promark-Telecon Third: Adam Allan, Corescan Those placing first, second and third in the four divisions (Power, Gas, Water, Telecom) and the Locate from Hell (LFH) were recognized at the awards banquet following the competition and competed in the International Utility Locate Rodeo in Atlanta, Georgia on July 31, 2015. The ORCGA is proud to congratulate Ryan Mathieson, Frontier Utility Locating for placing 3rd in the Telecom division and John Davison, G-Tel Engineering placed 3rd in the Power Division in Atlanta, Georgia Look forward to seeing everyone at the July 2016 Locate Rodeo. ■ FA L L 1 5 25

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Ear to the Ground - Fall 2015

President’s Message
What Is a Stickered Locate?
Green Industry Damages Greatly Reduced
How TSSA Handles Late Locates
The ORCGA 10th Annual Golf Tournament
Hydro One Programs and Initiatives
Bell Canada Leads Safety Effort
Utility Coordination Comes to the Forefront in Canada
2015 ORCGA Locate Rodeo
Index of Advertisers

Ear to the Ground - Fall 2015