Once again, this year started out slowly.  We had some work on the books but we had to wait for subcontractors to get their work done first.  As the year went along, we were able to fill the gaps.  The workload was not great but the crew and plant were able to work a strong five days a week and stay away from the four-day weeks.  I pushed a couple of Saturdays in there basically because of time frame deadlines.

This year between the Newton and Malcom Plants we produced 100,900 Tons.  Out of this 73,000 Tons came out of Malcom.  In 2002 this plant produced 2600 Ton; quite a change.  In the past, I’ve written in the letters what was coming for next year with none of it ever happening.  This year I think I will keep my mouth shut.

The crew worked on a variety of jobs this year in a lot of locations.  One that stands out is the Tennis Courts we built for Grinnell College.  This job turned out extremely nice and was quite an accomplishment.  I started on this little project 3 years ago.  The bad thing about a job like this is that all of the work is covered up by fence and color.  Kenny Jr. and crew played a major part on this project.

Once again I would like to thank the people in Brooklyn for the support we receive on a daily basis.  To the plant and road crew, I am extremely proud to be a part of your daily lives.  Everyone has to work somewhere and I am glad your bus stopped here.  Once again you people produced a lot of really fine looking work.