BAGPIPERVOL. 51 | NO. 1 SPRING 2021

ACHIEVEMENT BALANCE APPRECIATION

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There is no beating around the bush– the COVID-19 pandemic has beentough on everybody. Surely, the wayyour 2020 played out was nowhere nearhow you imagined it would, but that’snot entirely a bad thing!

Winston Churchill once provoca-tively said, “Never let a good crisis go towaste.” These words were spoken duringthe bleakest moments of World War II.As we fast forward to 2021 I could arguea similar sentiment. Despite the hardshipand losses due to the coronavirus pan-demic it is worthwhile to focus on thehidden benefits and opportunities wecan reap from this experience.

On the bright side here are a few ofthe benefits many people have experienced in their personal lives:

• more emphasis on relationships and communication• more quality time spent with family and close friends• a greater propensity to serve others in need• a greater appreciation for our health and well being• more interest in pursuing entrepreneurial endeavors• a surge in creative thinking and innovation

I am happy to report that Robroy did an excellent job of navigating throughthe pandemic in 2020. Unlike many companies, Robroy was able to avoid anylayoffs in 2020 and actually hired several new associates in the 4th quarter asour business began to ramp back up. In addition, we continued to invest backinto the business with new machinery and equipment to increase our capacityat both the Raceway and Enclosure divisions. While many companies werehunkering down and avoiding risk we continued investing our time and re-sources in innovation and new product development. In particular, we recentlylaunched our new stainless steel product line, which is positioned well forgrowth in 2021. We also remain committed to long-term growth through newbusiness development and strategic acquisitions.

Overcoming adversity brought on by the pandemic has made each of us atRobroy a little more self-aware, stronger and resilient. With the distribution ofthe COVID-19 vaccines underway, there is added hope and optimism on thenear horizon. As we move forward and transition out of the pandemic, weshould reflect on this experience and decide on what new habits, routines andactivities to take forward and what old ones to leave behind.

Wishing everyone a healthy, happy and prosperous 2021!

Jeff McIlroy | Chairman

HEADQUARTERS

Charitable DonationsDuring the Thanksgiving and

Christmas holidays many people andorganizations feel lead to give oftheir time and treasure to those whoare less fortunate and in need. Givingis part of the Robroy culture everyday of the year and as a reminderthe Robroy Charitable Mission state-ment is posted below.

Robroy Industries CharitableMission Statement

At Robroy Industries we believe itis important to Give Back. We gen-uinely enjoy giving back by support-ing non-profit organizations andoutreach programs that strengthenthe local communities where we live,work and do business. Our philoso-phy at Robroy is to align with chari-table organizations that truly helppeople in need. We place emphasison education and supporting theyouth that represents our future.

In support of Robroy’s charitablemission statement the corporate of-fice actively dedicated time andmoney to support local non-profitorganizations in the Pittsburgh area.The primary non-profit organizationsthat the Headquarters Associatessupport are as follows:

• East End Cooperative Ministry(EECM)

• Fox Families Care• Children’s Hospital• Riverview Children’s Center

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what their experience would be andwhy, provide some background andjust have fun with it.

During the day of February 10theach associate received a box fromEZPZ Gatherings that included anice selection of cheeses, crackers,fruits and meats. A bottle of Louis MMartini Cabernet Sauvignon winewas also provided.

The meeting commencedpromptly at 6:00 PM and, followingthe toast, the sharing began. Someassociates went back in time. Onewanted to perform in front of50,000 adorning fans, while anotherwanted to float above the UnitedStates and view the beautiful land-scapes. Refurbishing old homes wasone desire and going to a beautifulbeach with family was another.Several associates wanted to fly in aspace. The exchange of ideas wasenjoyed by everyone.

Vijay Kumar reviewed everyone’sgoals and objectives for 2020 anddiscussed how well they wereachieved. Rob McIlroy addressed thegroup and thanked Vijay for all of hishard work. In conclusion, Rob, JeffMcIlroy and Vijay thanked all of theassociates for their diligent work lastyear in spite of the pandemic and itsissues.

After reading this, what would beyour imaginably, incredible opportu-nity? What a fun exercise to consider!

Winter in Western Pennsylvania

Jeff McIlroy and Anil Kewalramani stopped for a photo opp on their regular one mile walk to show just how muchsnow had fallen in Verona, Pennsylvania at Headquarters.

Yes, there was A LOT of snow at Headquarters, but these wise guys were exaggerating a bit in the first photo…they bent their knees!

Jeff McIlroy (Chairman) and Anil Kewalramani (IT Manager) regularly take aone mile walk around the Headquarters office, regardless of the weather condi-tions. This winter has been challenging for these gentlemen. At times there hasbeen a lot of snow obstructing their path, as can be seen in the accompanyingphotos.

Clearly, neither rain, nor snow, nor sleet, nor hail can keep Jeff and Anil fromtheir appointed rounds!

Headquarters BonusDinner

Each year a Bonus Dinner is heldfor all of the associates atHeadquarters in Verona, but not thisyear. It was just one more thing inwhich COVID-19 interfered. However,creativity abounds at Headquartersand the event took place anyway onFebruary 10th from 6:00 until 7:00PM. Where and how you may ask? Ittook place virtually via ZOOM.

An invitation was sent to eachassociate inviting them and theirspouse to virtually attend the meet-ing, which would begin with a winetoast. Then, participants were askedto be ready to share an imaginably,incredible opportunity that theymight be granted. It could be any-thing, for example – a flight to themoon. Associates were to share

The whole crew - Headquarters Staff

Erika and Jeff McIlroy (Chairman) Shelley and Rob McIlroy (CEO)

Anil Kewalramani (IT Manager) Vijay Kumar (CFO)

Contents of the EZPZ Gathering box accompaniedby wine.

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New HireChris Burbick

accepted the position of PlantManager at theRaceway Divisionin Gilmer onNovember 27,2020. He earneda degree in me-chanical engi-neering fromOhio State University and his MBAfrom Youngstown State University.Four years as a plant manager withCrosby Group and five years withPCC Revert Group as an operationsmanager have given Chris a solidbackground for his new position.

Chris was attracted to Robroy’sRaceway Division because it is agreat, family run organization with asolid reputation in the community.

Originally from Salem, Ohio innortheast Ohio, Chris and his wife,Sarah, have two sons, Landon andAustin. He enjoys cars and workingaround the house. His interests alsoinclude Disney. Nothing “Goofy”about that; who doesn’t love Disney!

Congratulations on your new po-sition, Chris.

Wedding

Mr. and Mrs. Dalton Hasler

Tami Leathers’ daughter, Laci,has been featured in a number ofBagpiper issues over the years.Several articles told of her livestockraising prowess and she interned in2014 for nearly a year. In this editionher mom proudly announces hermarriage to Dalton Hasler.

The couple enjoyed their specialday in the company of family andfriends at a private ceremony inGilmer, Texas on December 1, 2020.

TECH DEVICE CLEANLINESS“Cleanliness is indeed next to godliness.”John Wesley

“A clean person is not one who runsaway from dirt, but one who takes thetime and effort to tidy-up a dirty environment.” Abdulkabir Olatunvi

In the times in which we now live, cleanliness needs to be a part of oureveryday experience. In order to be in a position to do your best each day, youneed to stay safe and be healthy. One way to do just that is to clean your techdevices: cell phone, tablet, keyboard, screen, ear buds, etc.

Some General Rules to Follow:• unplug devices before cleaning• remove batteries before cleaning• never spray cleaner directly on a device• spritz liquids on to a cloth and wring it out• if you’re not sure, consult the manual

CELL PHONESStudies show that cell phones house ten times more bacteria than the aver-

age toilet seat. When cleaning, remove the phone from the case and clean thecase with a microfiber cloth; spritz with a solution of 50/50 white vinegar towater. Clean the grooves in the case with a cotton swab.

Never use swabs on the cell phone itself, as they leave fuzz that can sendgrime deeper into ports. Use a soft lint-free cloth and a can of compressed air.Never use alcohol or hydrogen peroxide on your cell phone or tablet. Somemanufacturers recommend 70% isopropyl wipes, which may be more effectivethan a UV disinfecting box. Consult the manual for your device.

KEYBOARDSWhat kind of crud is lurking on or in your keyboard? Once a month lightly

dampen a microfiber cloth with water and clean the keys. Avoid chemicalcleaners as they eat the letters off of the key pads. If dirt is caked on, use atoothbrush, then use compressed air.

SCREENSA coffee filter works nicely on computer and tablet screens. The filter will

not leave residue. Check your owner’s manual for cleaning instructions. Youdon’t have one? You can find one specific to your device online. It is better tobe safe than sorry.

EARBUDS AND HEADSETSAs their name implies, earbuds “live in your ears” and your hands touch

them multiple times daily. Wipe the plastic parts with a microfiber cloth lightlydampened with isopropyl alcohol avoiding the mesh. Use a dry cotton swab onthe microphone and speaker.

Please note that this information about cleaning tech devices was referencedfrom the January issue of RealSimple magazine written by Caroline Mullen.

Chris Burbick – Plant Manager

The Raceway Division celebrated Thanksgivingwith a catered dinner from Perfect Catering. The cel-ebration was held in a huge tent with all theThanksgiving favorites. Every detail was handledright down to the cloth table covering.

Todd Zulliger (VP of Operations) presented serv-ice awards to associates at the dinner. Kellie Jones alsomade sure that service awards were distributed to allassociates having earned their award in 2020. Manythanks to each of the service award recipients for theirdedication and service to the Raceway Division.

In addition, each associate received a smokedturkey from Bear Creek Smokehouse in Marshall,Texas. That company has a 77 year tradition of provid-ing smoked meats to the surrounding communities.

The Raceway Thanksgiving dining room

Ashley Laffey – 2 years Belinda Rodgers – 25 years Beunka Harris – 5 years Bo Peek – 2 years

Bobby Hubbard – 15 years Danette Potter - 2 years Janet Mackey – 2 years Laura Langford – 20 years

Melissa Noe – 15 years Michael Moody – 25 years Tami Leathers – 2 years

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In place of the Kids’ Christmas Party, HR Associatespacked goodie bags and distributed them to RacewayAssociates for their children

Merry Christmas

Wouldn’t you want to wake-up to all those gifts under your tree?

Large Christmas gatherings were a bit out of the question this year everywhere and such was the

case at the Raceway Division.However, the Christmas spirit wastruly present and reflected in the gen-erosity of Robroy Industries and theCompany’s associates.

East Texas CASA (CourtAppointed Special Advocate) bene-fited from some of that generosity.The Raceway Division purchased toys for two siblings to make theirChristmas a little merrier.

Patricia Dyars’ children are pictured opening their bags from Robroy’s RacewayDivision.

As their Christmas gift, each associate was offered thechoice of having their vehicle detailed by Power HouseDetailing or a gift card for Hello Fresh meal delivery.

Some of the associates who chose to have their vehicle detailed proudly showed off the finished product.

…a selection of Raceway Division ugly Christmas sweaters.

December 23rd was designated as ugly Christmas sweater day at the Raceway Division. The associates certainly didnot disappoint with their ugly sweater selections.

Foy Knox Grace Neighbours Lonnie Venters Jr.

SHIELD ScholarshipsAnnually, the SHIELD Committee

awards scholarships to help recipi-ents with their continuing education.The presentation of scholarshipsusually takes place at the RacewayChristmas Party. There was no cele-bration this year, however scholar-ships were still awarded. Foy Knox,Sarah Brooks’ nephew, received a$5,000 scholarship. GraceNeighbours, Rhonda Dunn’s niece,was awarded a $2,500 scholarshipand Lonnie Venters’ son, Lonnie Jr.,received a $2,500 scholarship.

These students came to theRaceway Division office to receivetheir certificates. Each certificatestated: “In recognition of educational

accomplishments and future educa-tional endeavors.” Although some oftheir faces were masked for healthand safety reasons, the twinkle intheir eyes depicted how happy they

were to receive their scholarships.They are each wished the very bestas they continue to pursue their edu-cational goals.

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PromotionJustin

Pippins hasbeen workingsince he was 16years old. Atthat time, youwould havefound himserving cus-tomers atChick-Fil-A inthe Longview

Mall. For more than four years now,Justin has been employed at theRaceway Division. He began hisRobroy career as a ProductionAssociate and before long he waspromoted to the position ofShipping Coordinator. He has nowbeen promoted again and has as-sumed the duties and responsibilitiesof Operations Supervisor.

Justin’s supervisor, Chris Burbick,stated, “I am excited to have Justinjoin the supervisory team at Robroy.His experience and leadership fromworking on the shop floor as aProduction Associate and asShipping Coordinator, along with hisenthusiasm for Robroy, will serve himwell as we look to move our produc-tion to the next level in 2021.”

Acknowledging that he is able todraw on his previous experience withthe Company, Justin will provide in-sight and perspective in the decisionmaking of his new position. “Startingas a Production Associate is where Ilearned the Robroy Way,” he confi-dently commented. “The atmos-phere and culture of continuousimprovement and always looking forgrowth opportunities is very attrac-tive. Robroy embraces and promotesthinking outside the box.” Thesethings influenced Justin to continuehis career path at the RacewayDivision.

On a personal note, Justin is ahuge sports fan, especially of theLongview Lobos. He enjoys musicand serving on the media ministryteam at his church. Hanging out withfamily is also high on his priority list.

Congratulation, Justin, on yourwell-deserved promotion.

Valentine’s DayThe Raceway break room in Gilmer was converted into a kissing booth on

Valentine’s Day 2021 – sort of. Each Associate was offered a big Hershey’s kissfrom a lovely display, complete with a Valentine poem. The Raceway Divisionrealizes that not everyone has a sweet tooth, so for those who do not partakeof sweets for health reasons or by choice, sugar-free treats were also offered!

Rhonda’s kids enjoyedthe experience.

Justin Pippins – OperationsSupervisor

Sugar-FreeOnly 1 Kiss per associate!

Be My Valentine

Snow in Texas

Associates who live inPennsylvania and Michiganare accustomed to snow in

the winter. Associates in Texas find itthe exception and not rule untilFebruary 2021. The worst storm indecades, unofficially called winterstorm Viola, left Texas, including EastTexas, covered with the white stuffaccompanied by record breakingcold temperatures. Power outages,broken water pipes and shortages ofall kinds plagued much of Texas dur-ing the week of February 15th. Insome places in Texas cold tempera-tures broke records set back in 1880!

Raceway Associates providedphotographic proof of what thestorm dumped in the Gilmer area.You can see that kiddos really don’tmind snow and it is rather pretty.

aAshley Laffey’s daughters happilyromped in the snow.

Lindsey White’s daughter, Bristol, enjoyed catchingsnowflakes on her tongue

Rhonda Dunn’s puppies hadno problem maneuvering inthe drifts.

Kellie Jones found theweather a little too cold for

her liking.

Martyn Smith – BusinessDevelopment Manager

Sincere ApologiesSincere apologies are extended to Martyn Smith. It

seems that in the Fall edition of the Bagpiper, Martyn wasidentified as Todd Zulliger. Although both Martyn and Toddare handsome gentleman, they really cannot be mistakenfor one another.

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Above and BeyondJason Coulter’sinvaluable helpenabled theunloading offour trucksduring theweek of all thesnow in Gilmer.What proved tobe trulyremarkable wasthis: WhileJason was prepping to unload a truckfrom PolyOne, he received a call fromhis brother, who happened to be atJason’s home. A water pipe broke inJason’s kitchen. His supervisor rushedJason to his home where he promptlyshut the water off. He then had hisbrother deal with the clean-up so thathe could return to work and help withthe unloading of the truck.

Jason’s supervisor, Tami Leathers,stated that without his help the un-loading of the trucks that week wouldnot have been completed. Jason is a

great example of dedication and hardwork. He was awarded a gift card forhis extra efforts.

Not only doRacewayAssociates goabove and be-yond what is expected ofthem, butRaceway ven-dors do it too.Kris Sheeran,owner of KRSCabling whoprovides IT services, jumped in tohelp during the snow week. Many as-sociates were unable to get to workthat week, so Kris pitched in unload-ing trucks.

Kris is always appreciated foreverything he does and he neverhesitates to lend a helping hand inany way he can.

Newly ElectedRhonda Dunn was recently elected President of the

Gilmer Area Chamber of Commerce. The city of Gilmercontinues to make advancements in the revitalization ofthe downtown area with many new businesses opening.The industrial segment, of which the Raceway Division isa part, remains healthy and growing.

Rhonda expects 2021 to be exciting, yet challenging.She commented, “My goal for this year is to establish amore consistent revenue generating system for theChamber to enable an expansion of services to area busi-nesses.”

Congratulations, Rhonda on your election and bestwishes for a very successful year.

Jason Coulter – Material Handler

Kris Sheeran

Thanksgiving DonationIt is an Enclosure Division annual tradition to present each associate with a

Leppink’s voucher for a Thanksgiving turkey. This year some of the associatesgenerously chose to donate their vouchers to the B-Foundation.

In 2011 Belding resident Mikayla Linebaugh lost her father to cancer. Shewanted to turn her family’s loss into something positive and chose to dothat by establishing a non-profit organization, the B-Foundation. Mikayla, avolleyball coach, often helped her team raise funds for cancer on a nationallevel. She wanted to see that money support people battling cancer in herown community. The Enclosure Division has supported the B-Foundationsince its inception.

Pictured from left to right: Cindy Stowell (HR Associate), a Leppinks employee, Bonnie Mroczek (HR Manager),Josh Blair (N-Series Associate) and Mikayla Linebaugh (B-Foundation Founder).

New HirePatrick Kane

recently acceptedthe position ofProduct LineManager for theRobroy EnclosureDivision. Patrickearned a Bachelorof Arts degreefrom SunyUniversity atBuffalo and brings with him 15years of product and project man-agement, including strategy, newproduct and marketing material de-velopment. His expertise also in-cludes training and customerconflict resolution. He has receivedinstruction in Six Sigma (qualitycontrol methodology) and webmarketing. Patrick’s prior experi-ence with Eaton Corporation,Crouse Hinds and Cooper Crouse-Hinds will serve him well in his newposition. Patrick brings a positiveattitude and creative marketingacumen to the Robroy Enclosuresteam.

Always competitive, Patrick isan avid downhill skier who races inthe winter and enjoys hiking in themountains in the summer. He’s cur-rently working to complete theAdirondack 46 high peaks with hisyounger brother. He and his lovelywife, Janine, have two accom-plished boys and a dog, Jackson –who rules the house.

Hey, hockey fans, let’s clarifyone thing: Patrick Kane ProductLine Manager for the EnclosureDivision is not the same PatrickKane who plays for the ChicagoBlack Hawks. Each of these PatrickKanes have a lot of goals. While thelater Patrick Kane uses a hockeystick to achieve his goals, Robroy’sPatrick Kane uses his industryknowledge and experience to ac-complish his goals.

Welcome aboard, Patrick.

PromotionsSeveral associates have been offered new positions within the company

and have accepted additional roles and responsibilities.

• Amanda Calvo began her Robroy career as the Front Desk Receptionist.She has moved to the position of Human Resources Specialist.

• Joern McHale was working 1st Shift Assembly, however his duties havechanged. Joern now serves as the 3rd Shift Mold Lead.

• Linda Wilcox, 3rd Shift Press Operator, has accepted the position as 3rd Shift Back-up Mold Lead.

• Muhammed Carswell, 2nd Shift Press Operator, moves to the position of2nd Shift Back-up Mold Lead.

• Dulton Cowling will now work in the 1st Shift Bonding position.

Congratulations on your promotions and new positions.

Patrick Kane –Product Line Manager

RetirementCindy

Stowell, HRAdministrator,has retired andshe certainlywill be sorelymissed.

Cindybegan herRobroy careerin 2001 and hasbeen a keycontributor inthe Human Resources Department.She also served as an administrativeassistant providing excellent supportto former President Jeff Seagle andcurrent President Craig Mitchell.From spearheading the Best andBrightest Companies To Work Forcampaigns to the master of cere-monies duties at the annualChristmas parties and so very muchmore, the Enclosure Division has re-lied on Cindy reaping the benefits ofher leadership.

Craig Mitchell stated, “Cindy rep-resents the best of what RobroyEnclosures is all about. Like so manywho are important members of ourteam, Cindy provided professionalexpertise and integrity over manyproductive years and she leaves withour highest respect and apprecia-tion.”

Cindy and her husband, Denny,plan to travel with their dogs, Maggieand Josie. They especially will spendtime with family. The Stowell’s son,BJ, lives on Fripp Island in SouthCarolina with his wife, 4-year olddaughter, Cora, and newborn son,Liam. Their daughter, Kate, and herhusband, Charlie, live near Midland,Michigan with Charlie Jr., age 8, andKinze, age 4.

Not only does Cindy have many,many friends at the EnclosureDivision, she has developed relation-ships with Robroy employees pastand present throughout the entireorganization. She is wished the verybest in this next chapter of her life –her well-deserved retirement.

Keep in touch, Cindy, and bestwishes for a wonderful retirement!

Rhonda Dunn – President othe Gilmer Area Chamberof Commerce

Cindy Stowell – Retiree

Bonus DinnerThe Raceway Division always has the most entertaining and creative Bonus

Dinners. This year they had to funnel their creativity into a non-gathering bonusrecognition and they did that with flying colors.

A magazine was published containing photographs of the associates and aparagraph stating their 2020 accomplishments. Instead of a meal shared witheach other, gift cards to Jack Ryan’s Steak and Chophouse were distributed.

Debbie Hannah – MaterialHandler/Shipping

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Christmas Crafts for Kiddos

The COVID pandemic workedharder than the Grinch to stealChristmas in 2020. Because of socialdistancing and all the other restric-tions imposed, the EnclosureDivision was unable to provide theKid’s Christmas Party for associates’children and grandchildren.

Never fear, pandemic or not, theEnclosure Division Associates weredetermined to offer something spe-cial for their kids last Christmas. Theyput together bags of crafts just likethe crafts available at every annualKid’s Christmas Party and offeredthem to associates for their families.

From whence cometh ye oldugly Christmas sweater? In the1950s Christmas sweaters

came on the scene. They reallyweren’t all that ugly then and werecalled “Jingle Bell Sweaters.” Timemarched on and in the 1980s CliffHuxtable on the Crosby Show madethe strange patterned sweater popu-lar and by the end of that decademany hosts on Christmas showswore such strange sweaters with aChristmas theme. The 1990’s saw thetrend wane until in 2001 Mark Darcydonned an outrageous Christmassweater in Bridget Jones’s Diary.

Chris Boyd and Jordan Birchhosted the first Christmas SweaterParty in Vancouver to raise moneyfor a friend’s cancer treatment. Theidea spread all over Canada and theUS. By 2007 searches on GOOGLEfor “ugly Christmas sweaters” wereoff the charts. By 2010 fashion designers picked-up the craze andretail stores stocked-up for the holi-days. There is even a National UglyChristmas Sweater Day celebratedon the 3rd Friday of December each year. Mark your calendars –December 18, 2021.

There you have it. You can pur-chase an ugly sweater or just designone yourself. Take a look at whatEnclosure Division Associates havedone to promote ugly Christmassweaters. Dave Manley and AmyBurke were the male and female win-ners of the 2020 Ugly SweaterContest for the Enclosure Division.

The little folks at the McHale home had a wonderful time assembling the crafts from the bags they received fromthe Enclosure Division, as did so many families who received fun packed craft bags. Joern (3rd Shift Mold Lead)and Maddie (Accountant) McHale supervised the Christmas craft construction.

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UglyAmy Burke – 1st Shift Assembly – FEMALE WINNER

Dave Manley – 3rd Shift Press Operator – MALEWINNER

Allen Wizorek – 3rd ShiftSupervisor

Amanda Calvo – HR Specialist andCindy Stowell – HR Associate

Bonnie Mroczek – HR ManagerErin Byrne - Assembly Heather Wiggins – Assembly

Liz Wiggins – 3rd Shift PressOperator

Kiesha Coon – Scheduler/Buyer Lorrenda Ellsworth - 3rd ShiftPress Opera

ChristmasSweaters& More

Enclosure Division Associates did a little more than just wear ugly Christmas sweaters last December. Several associatesdecorated their workspaces for the holiday.

Erin Byrne’s Assembly work area. The Assembly workspace of Heather Wiggins. Jamie Arnett’s Assembly work area.The Maintenance areadecorated by Pat Kelley,Tony Brace and Ron Howell

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Weather! Enough Said!

Winter in Michigan – .

Robroy Associates from Verona,Pennsylvania to Belding, Michigan,as well as Avinger and Gilmer, Texaswere not spared the wrath of OldMan Winter this year. That said, youhave to admit fresh fallen snow cantruly be a beautiful sight. CarolHoughtaling (Inside SalesAssociate) captured some of thatbeauty in the photos she took.

The McHale’s welcomed ParkerJames McHale to their home on thelast day of 2020. Parker arrivedweighing 7.2 pounds and stretching19 inches in length. Jaylynn, Kennedyand Skylar will be available to lend ahelping hand with their newbrother’s care.

Joern and Maddie, your 2020 taxreturn received another deductionright under the wire. Wahoo!

Brendon (Press Operator) andGlenna Zahm are the proud parentsof a pretty little baby girl, MarilynJoyce. She entered this world onJanuary 4th at 7 pounds even and 19¾ inches long.

Buck Moody has a new grand-daughter, Miss Hazel Grace Moody.Logan, Buck’s son, and Ashley Rossare Hazel’s parents and the littleprincess weighed 7 pounds 14 ouncesat birth with a length of 20.5 inches.She was born on January 20th.

Do you think Hazel will grow-upto love hunting like her parents andher grandpa? Of course, she will.She’s a Moody!

Kids Continue to Love SportsBraden Schroder is a freshman at Greenville High School and he plays

hockey for the Kenowa Hills Varsity Hockey Team – he’s a goalie. His dad saidthey are off to a great season this year.

The Belding Black Knights enjoyed having Kailee Calvo on their JV basket-ball team this past season. It was Kailee’s first year to play on the team and herposition was point guard.

Talan Calvo played basketball for a travel AAU team last winter. He traveledto Indiana for tournaments.

The Next Generation is Growing

Parker James McHale Hazel Grace Moody

Marilyn Joyce Zahm

Braden Schroder, Roger Schroder’s (BusinessDevelopment Manager) son, stopped plenty of pucks.

Kailee Calvo, Amanda Calvo’s daughter, invested hertime and talent in basketball.

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Scott Thompson, Business Development Manager Central Region forRobroy Enclosures, felt the effects of Mother Nature on August 10th last year,when a derecho passed through Cedar Rapids, Iowa and the county in whichhe resides. A derecho is a line of intense, widespread, fast-moving windstormsand sometimes thunderstorms that move across a great distance characterizedby damaging winds.

Scott and his wife were out of town at the time the storm hit, but arrivedhome to a real mess. The first photo depicts what they saw when they ar-rived home. The back yard was in even worse shape. Three days later, thefamily had cut and stacked branches in their front yard and when they finallyfinished the pile reached a height of 15 feet. The Thompson’s lost power for13 days.

An unwelcoming sight!

SERVICE AWARDS

Enclosure DivisonDarcy Hallock. . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 yearsTanner Stapp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 yearsMarc Wolverton. . . . . . . . . . . . 2 yearsBrendon Zahm. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 years

Raceway DivisonDan Ellis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 yearsAmber Hogue . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 yearsJanet Mackey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 years

RECIPE

Shrimp Ceviche…gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-freeand low-carb

There are no quantities listed with theingredients. This dish allows you toadd or omit items, as you choose. Youcan make a large batch of ceviche toserve as a main course or a smallamount to serve as an appetizer. Ifyou love shrimp, use a lot. Don’t carefor cilantro, leave it out.

INGREDIENTS• Shrimp – White or pink shrimp can be used in this recipe. Fresh shrimp is

better than frozen and wild shrimp better than farm raised. • Citrus – A blend of lime, lemon and orange juice mixed together to make the

ceviche sauce. Definitely use fresh citrus juice for the best taste and flavor.• Onion – A red onion is used for color, but you can also use sweet, white or

green onions.• Tomato – Any type of tomato will work in this recipe. You can use vine-

ripened tomatoes (seeds removed), cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes.• Cucumber – An English seedless cucumber is the best kind to use when

making ceviche. You can choose to leave the skin on or peel it before dicing.• Avocado – Mixed in at the very end, this creamy addition helps to balance

the crunch of the cucumbers and onion.• Cilantro – Fresh cilantro is finely chopped and adds a wonderfully fresh

herbal flavor, which is typical in authentic Mexican ceviche recipes.• Jalapeno – Completely optional if you do not like your ceviche to be spicy.

You can also substitute it with a serrano pepper or use two jalapenos tobump up the spice level.

Please note: While most ceviche recipes start with raw fish and then the citrusjuices “cook” the seafood, this recipe actually instructs you to boil the shrimpfor 1-2 minutes before making the ceviche.

BOIL SHRIMP• Make sure your shrimp have been peeled, deveined and the tails removed.• Bring a medium to large pot of water to a boil.• Add shrimp carefully to the pot and boil for 1-2 minutes.• Remove the shrimp immediately once they turn pink and begin to curl.• Cut shrimp into bite-sized pieces once they are cool enough to touch.• Do not overcook the shrimp. They can become rubbery instead of soft and

delicate if cooked too long.

INSTRUCTIONS• Juice the limes, lemons and oranges.• Combine lime juice, lemon juice, orange juice, a little olive oil and salt in a

large bowl• Add shrimp and marinate in refrigerator for 20 minutes• While the shrimp are marinating, finely dice the tomatoes, cucumber, onion

and jalapeno• Mix vegetables in with the shrimp• Marinate in refrigerator for at least another 20 minutes• Stir in avocado and cilantro just before serving• Serve with tortilla chips or over chicken and enjoy

Darcy Hallock