Thoughts on Chuck Morris By Jill Schettler
Perhaps one of Chuck Morris’s most notable traits is his sense of humour – and his name, not to be confused with American movie star and martial artist Chuck Norris. “My name has always elicited a re-
sponse from people, sometimes daily,” laughs the good-humoured gentleman. “One day years ago when I had just had my truck fueled, I handed my credit card to the young female who had filled the truck. [My wife] Cheryl was with me at the time, so imagine her surprise and response when as the attendant was heading back to process the credit card, she stopped suddenly and ran back to the truck screaming, ‘Chuck Norris! Chuck Norris!’ We still smile about that one.” As one-time colleague Peter Orjala, manager of building trades for S.D. No. 35 and vice-president of the EFMA confirms, the aforementioned story epitomizes Morris’s good nature. “He definitely has a sense of humour, is a fun guy to be around. We got
along really well,” confirms Orjala, who had worked with Morris for 15 years at School District No. 35. “He’s very genuine, very conscious, a hard-worker, very organized – an all around good guy.” Chuck Morris, manager of plant operations and sales for a modular building manufacturing company, is a man of many colours. A child of the ‘50s, Morris prides himself on being an achiever who takes ownership for his responsibilities and actions. Neither Morris nor any of his nine siblings are content to remain status quo. Working in three school districts afforded Morris the opportunity to visit many areas of the province, thus fueling his passion for photography. In fact, a number of his photos have graced the cover of Ops Talk magazine. As well,
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