Congratulations to Local 579 member Ford Hibbs who was presented with his Gold card for 50 years of service at the local’s holiday membership meeting on Dec. 10. Ford was instrumental in starting the Carpenters’ Training Institute, which later became the Carpenter Millwright College. Considered an icon by his peers, the executive and membership of Local 579 and Local 1009 congratulate and thank Ford for his numerous contributions to the union.