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Alicia Allamena
Mike Brenneman
Jim Cunningham
Danielle DeGroft
Liz Ford
Wendy Fuller
Michelle Gallo
Greg High
Rick High
Carolyne Jordan
Brian LaBorde
Lisa Masters
Tina McGinnis
Dave Nicholas
Jane Owens
Elaine Richard
Kelly Roeder
Laurie Salzmann
Jenni Simmons
Mike Shirk
Robin Stauffer
Sue Weniger
Chuck Weyland
A Message From The High
❖ The High Forum: Extraordinary Experiences
A Message From Chief
❖ Positive Impact: Inspiring Stories
Industry Leadership............
Fall 2015
❖ The S. Dale High Family Foundation Awards College Scholarships
❖ Fourth Generation of the High Family Explores Its Roots
❖ ARTBA Inducts Sanford H. High Into Its Hall of Fame
❖ Wegmans to Anchor The Crossings at Conestoga Creek
❖ HSSL Adds Metalizing Capabilities
❖ Co-Workers Embrace the Challenge
❖ HIGHSL Is The “Wright” Stuff for This HSSCL Customer!
❖ Grand Prize Winners Mark the Pinnacle of Good Measure
❖ They Give Good Measure!
● Thomas F. Clark, Senior Project Manager; Janice H. Mandros, Interior Designer; and Corey C. Wood, Project Superintendent, HAL, Lancaster, PA
● Gary G. Berkhouse, Quality Control Foreman; and Mark R. Deem, Continuous Improvement Engineer, HCGL, Springboro, OH
● Patrick J. Donley, Senior Electrical/Mechanical Maintenance Person, HSSCL, Lancaster, PA
● Mary A. Garrison, Guest Services Representative, HHL, SpringHill Suites-Ewing, NJ
❖ High Honors
❖ High Awards
Environmental Stewardship...........15 - 16
❖ Volunteers Make a Clean Approach to Greenfield Corporate Center
❖ HCGL Takes Important Steps to Improve Stormwater Quality Community Commitment........
New Monument Marks the Birthplace of High
Co-Workers Participate in the United Way Day of Caring A Tour to Remember
Co-Workers’ Skills Make A Concrete Impact
High Goes to Bat for the Barnstormers and the Lancaster Community
Co-Workers Fill Backpacks to Provide Healthy Food for Local Children
High Team Makes a Fashion Statement
On The Cover: On The Cover: On A new monument was installed and dedicated, marking the birthplace of the High companies. Read about it on page 19.
High Spirit is published as a service to co-workers, retirees, and their families. Submissions, comments, and suggestions are welcome and should be submitted to: Laurie M. Newmoyer, Editor lnewmoyer@high.net ● (717) 293-4479
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The following excerpt is part of a speech given by Greg High, on behalf of the High Family Council, at a management meeting held in October. We thought it would be appropriate to share this message with all co-workers.
I hear a lot of positive comments and receive a lot of positive letters about the High® organization on a daily basis. These letters come from co-workers, customers, and members of our community. Their comments and letters are not directed to me personally, of course; they are focused on the fantastic things that individuals have experienced as a result of working directly with the High organization. It is a tremendously rewarding feeling to get so much positive feedback.
High is capable of—and is distinguished by—creating extraordinary experiences. These positive experiences happen because of individual and collective co-worker commitment, and the culture that we share.
Obviously, being financially strong is critical. Without that, we would not have a business, at least not for long. But for us, it is also a big enabler to help make a difference in people’s lives.
Thinking back when I was with High Hotels Ltd. (HHL), opening new hotels was important; but the ability to deliver legendary guest service to a new community, expanding the number of guests that we touched, and expanding our team of co-workers . . . now that was really the best part of opening a new hotel . . . and it still is! We know that people are going to love their experience, and that they will want to come back because they enjoyed their visit. Sharing our property and service and knowing that we are improving guests’ lives is what it is all about for our hotel teams.
Being extraordinary always comes down to people . . . people who will help, in any way that they can, to provide products and services that meet or exceed customers’ needs. The idea of connections seems to work. We create connections with and for people throughout our markets. People connect in our hotels and in the buildings we build. They connect to new places via bridges. They connect through beautiful pieces of art, and through the networks we build to leverage the best and most appropriate resources on behalf of our customers and communities. These connections create a ripple effect of positive impact that is felt by everyone we touch, both directly and indirectly.
What is the source? It ties back to each individual person who is part of the team making things happen. Each of us plays an important role. We are all part of the big picture. When you start to see your role that way, seemingly ordinary tasks take on new meaning that allows us to view our jobs in a refreshing and vital context. For example, a welder could say that she is not just welding a girder; she is creating a safe means of transportation that also reduces emergency response times, thereby protecting our loved ones and our property, as well as contributing to economic vibrancy. Or a hotel housekeeper could tell you that he is not just cleaning a room; he is providing a clean, safe environment which has a direct impact on each guest’s physical and emotional health. I can tell you how I feel when I walk into a hotel room that has not been cleaned . . . doesn’t that raise your blood pressure, too?
Simply put, we provide quality of life for communities that they otherwise would not have.
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Of course, that does not happen in our hotels!
You can take any job at High and look at it in this way. Then, when you consider the positive impact that all of the High companies and High co-workers are having together, it is truly fantastic!
We want to grow so that all of us, including co-workers, Board members, and High Family members, are multiplying our positive affect on our communities, our nation, and our world. Simply put, we provide quality of life for communities that they otherwise would not have.
So for our Family - and I hope for all of you - being part of High means being connected to something bigger than ourselves. Individually, we know that we are each making a difference; but collectively, we are working together toward a common goal with The High Philosophy as our guiding force. I know that feels good to me and to the rest of the High Family. It keeps us excited, motivated, and pumped up.
We want to maintain and improve upon those items that make us unique. The High Family continuously and vigorously works to protect our culture and the High brand. We want to stay unique as a company and in our focus on quality.
In our culture, we need an owner mentality . . . a caring mentality. Many of us think of it as “Calvinizing,” named for my uncle, Calvin High, who always made sure that things were clean, orderly, and aesthetically correct. People who drive by our properties in the evening would see our clean red, yellow, and black trucks lined up in the correct spot . . . and they still do today. We do not just let things go. This is our company, and we want customers to say, “This is a company I want to do business with.” Our goal is to provide topnotch quality that is clearly visible in everything we say and do.
So, thank you for making those tough calls and for protecting and improving upon the High brand. By doing so, you are making the High Family, our customers, all High co-workers, and the community proud to be associated with this organization.
By Mike Shirk
I have really enjoyed my first year and particularly meeting many of you. Early on it became clear to me that one of the best parts of my role is being able to see all that you do across this great enterprise. I have had the pleasure of being inspired countless times by examples of our co-workers stepping up to make a difference for customers, communities, and each other. It is unique and powerful. Building on Greg’s comments in the previous article, did you ever think about how many people, businesses, and organizations we touch on a regular basis across the High companies? Here’s a quick rundown:
● 990 manufacturers
● 425 contractors
● 370 professional services businesses
● 435 other businesses
● 5,500 apartment residents
● 180,000 unique hotel guests
This represents our customers over the last 18 months, and each of the organizations above are comprised of many people. Few companies have that reach and potential to make a positive impact for so many. Thank you for the extraordinary experiences you create for our customers. You can read about just a few of them in this edition with our recent Good Measure Award winners.
Our impact does not stop at customers. During that same period, we, as a company, also supported over 390 community-related organizations across a wide spectrum of education, human service, the arts, and other impact areas. This is a big part of who we are, and it is a big part of what gets me energized. I am a firm believer that strong communities and strong businesses go hand-in-hand, and we have a responsibility to help strengthen our communities every day.
I am pleased to share another community win. This year we set a goal of raising $205,000 in contributions for our United Way partners, and I am proud to say that you beat it handily, contributing $223,000 to make a positive impact. Thank you to our co-workers and retirees for your support!
To hear from other community leaders about ways in which we have created positive and lasting impact throughout the communities in which we do business, please check out the video by scanning the QR code with your smart phone, or from any computer at https://vimeopro.com/highcompany/ high-forum-2015. The password to reach the video is Highvid
Of course none of this happens without the hard work and dedication of our co-workers. I am eager to cross paths with co-workers I have not already had the opportunity of meeting, and I look forward to the many inspiring stories to come. Thank you all for making High® a great place to work!
In the video, Dr. William Griscom, President of Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, discusses the college’s relationship with High, and High’s reputation in the community.
The S. Dale High Family Foundation presented scholarship awards to Kelly Liebl of Ephrata, Pennsylvania, and Logan Santiago of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Both students have been awarded $20,000 scholarships, which provide $5,000 per year for four years.
Kelly Liebl is the daughter of Michael G. Liebl, Technical Assistance Manager with High Company LLC, who joined High in 1986. Kelly graduated from Ephrata High School where she was a member of the National Honor Society, the German National Honor Society, was Team Captain of the Basketball Team, Captain of the Outdoor Track and Field Team, Captain of the Soccer Team, and participated in Cross Country. Outside of school, Kelly is a member of Religious Education at Our Mother of Perpetual Help, Assistant Coordinator of the Ephrata Dodge Ball for Diabetes Tournament, and participated in Mini-Thon and Burpees for Breast Cancer. Kelly attends St. Joseph’s University where she is studying Economics.
Steve High; Suzanne High Schenck; Robin Stauffer; Lucinda, Jose, and Logan Santiago; Mike, Kelly, and Cheryl Liebl; Greg High; and Dale High.
Logan Santiago is the daughter of J. Lucinda Santiago, Administrative Coordinator for High Associates Ltd., who joined High in 1989. Logan graduated from McCaskey High School where she was Concert Mistress and President of Orchestra, Alto Section Leader and Vice President of Vocal Ensemble, a member of Chamber Choir, a member of Marching Band, and participated in high school musicals in grades 9 through 12. In addition, Logan is a member of the Lancaster County Allegretto Youth Chamber Orchestra, and has participated as a violin helper and mentor in community organizations like Music for Everyone and Strings for Success. Logan is pursuing a degree in Music Education from Gettysburg College.
The S. Dale High Family Foundation, a non-profit organization, was established by members of the High Family. Its
overall mission is to give back by providing support to non-profit organizations in communities in which High® companies do business. In addition, the Foundation assists High co-workers in meeting the costs of college education for their children through The S. Dale High Family Foundation Scholarship Program. Now in its 35th year, the program has awarded more than $700,000 in college scholarships.
On Saturday, July 11, 2015, Dale High was joined by four of his grandchildren – members of the fourth generation of the High Family (4G) – for a tour of the High Steel Structures LLC (HSSL) facilities in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. This event was designed to explain and show 4G the roots of High® as a family and as a company.
The day began in the HSSL Corporate Meeting Room with Dale presenting the history of the High Family and the company. He touched on how the company got started and how it continued to grow throughout the years with hard work, teamwork, and a commitment to The High Philosophy
After a short break, participants had an opportunity to test their skills on the VRTEX Virtual Welder. Dave Watson, Sales Engineer with Lincoln Electric Company, was on hand to operate the machine and to give them pointers on proper technique. This experience was not only fun, it provided 4G with a better understanding of the welding process that their great grandfather, Sanford High, pioneered as an alternative to riveting in bridge building.
Next, they learned about the fabrication process and personal protective equipment from Ken Eberle, HSSL Safety Coordinator, and then moved on to a tour of the manufacturing facility at Plant Two.
Thank you to Ken, and to other co-workers who assisted with the tour: Jim Collins, HSSL Utility Operator; Greg Weitzel, HSSL Planner Expediter; and Brent Zimmerman, HCL Buyer/Planner. Seeing the operations firsthand certainly gave this younger generation of the High Family an appreciation of the work involved in building those massive bridges!
Sanford H. High (1907-1983), founder of High Welding Company, was inducted into ARTBA’s (American Road and Transportation Builders Association) Transportation Development Hall of Fame. Launched in 2010, the Hall of Fame honors individuals or families from the public and private sectors who have made extraordinary contributions to U.S. transportation development, and demonstrated exceptional leadership over their lifetime.
Sanford was selected in the Innovator Category for pioneering the welded bridge concept, as well as other strides in the fabricating process. “Put down a good weld and give good measure,” a motto that Sanford developed and lived by, is the foundation on which The High Philosophy is built.
High Real Estate Group LLC (HREGL) is moving forward with The Crossings at Conestoga Creek in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. This smart growth project concentrates on development near the city within the urban growth corridor, while contributing to the preservation of farmland and incorporating best management practices for stormwater management.
The first lifestyle shopping center in Lancaster, The Crossings combines a market-priced residential component, as well as an extended stay hotel, and unique shopping and dining experiences. The pedestrianfriendly open-air environment will be a place for people to gather, shop, dine, and relax, and will greatly enhance the gateway corridor of Harrisburg Pike into the city.
To ensure its success, securing the best possible anchor for this project was
crucial, requiring extensive work, preparation, and patience. This Fall, High was pleased to announce that it is partnering with Wegmans, a highly
distinguished grocery store and a multi-generational, family-owned business whose values and beliefs align with those of High® and the wider community of Lancaster. Bringing this caliber of retailer to Lancaster has been a mission of HREGL since announcing The Crossings at Conestoga Creek in 2006. Subject to land development approvals, Wegmans at The Crossings should open sometime in 2018.
Follow this exciting venture on HIGHLites, High Home’s Latest News, and in future issues of High Spirit
High Steel Structures LLC (HSSL) recently began metalizing steel members used in bridge-building. This process, in which metallic materials such as zinc or zinc/aluminum alloy are melted into tiny droplets and sprayed manually onto surfaces, produces a corrosion-resistant coating similar to galvanizing; however, the galvanizing process can accommodate only smaller secondary members, whereas metalizing allows for coating of larger main members.
The use of zinc-rich coating dramatically increases a bridge’s ability to resist corrosion and, as a result, reduces the maintenance required and increases the bridge’s life. The coating is used as a primer and is part of a multi-coat paint system which includes an epoxy intermediate coat and a urethane top coat. According to the Federal Highway Administration, systems with zinc-rich coating systems have “shown performance far superior to all other conventional coatings (without zinc-rich primers) tested in parallel to-date under harsh exposure conditions.”
Though more expensive than previous methods, owners are taking a long-term view and choosing to spend a little more on their coating system for the desired benefit of increased life and less maintenance. By being one of only a few bridge fabricators to offer metalized structures, HSSL is positioned to compete in this new market.
Earlier this year, 12 co-workers were selected to participate in the 12-week High Health Management Program’s Get Health ier Challenge. Judges from Cooper Wellness Strategies selected the winning contestants based on a variety of factors which included their progress toward personal goals and biometric screenings to identify improvement in key health indicators.
The Get Healthier Challenge contestants:
Scott Cirello (HHL), Bob Orta (HSSL), Lie Weiler (HSSL), Matt Krebs (HCGL), Justo Flores (HCGL), Jeremy Geib (HHL), Ruth Devenney (HAL), Mansoor Illahi (HCGL), Brian LaBorde (HSSL), Emily Blackwell (HCL), Lisa Masters (HSSL), and Christina Martin (HCL).
All contestants attended the Challenge Celebration, where winners were announced. Each winner received 50 percent of their prize money ($2,000 for first place and $1,000 for second place) at the Celebration, and the remaining 50 percent was awarded upon completion of the Fall 2015 biometric screenings when test results indicated they had maintained their health improvements.
Congratulations to all Get Health ier contestants for taking positive steps toward better health. Your successes are an inspiration!
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3.75 inch improvement in waist circumference
7 point improvement in LDL
16 point improvement in triglycerides
11 point improvement in glucose
Overall improvement in blood pressure
5.5 inch improvement in waist circumference 28 point improvement in triglycerides
13 point improvement in glucose
Overall improvement in blood pressure
Wright Commercial Products is a manufacturer of commercial lawn maintenance equipment and a valued High Steel Service Center LLC (HSSCL) customer. In 2013 when HSSCL began producing panel flat HIGHSL material using its Red Bud Stretcher Leveler, Wright found the product to be advantageous to its operations in every way. The flatness of HIGHSL worked well in its laser operations, had zero kickback during bending, and it improved efficiencies on the weld lines. HSSCL became Wright’s sole supplier of flat rolled products.
Earlier this year, Wright marked a milestone, consuming 2,000 tons of HIGHSL. To recognize this mutually beneficial relationship, members of HSSCL’s sales team presented the Wright team with a plaque.
Wright Manufacturing team.
At the 2014 High Forum, a revitalized Good Measure Award (GMA) program was introduced. For starters, the program was given a new logo, and an annual goal of 30 nominations was set. In addition, the prize structure was revamped, making one GMA winner from High Industries Inc. and one from High Real Estate Group LLC eligible for the Grand Prizes, which would be awarded at the 2015 High Forum.
GMA recipients attended the 2015 High Forum and were called on stage by Darryl Gordon and Greg High, and with a burst of confetti, the grand prize winners were announced.
Mary A. Garrison Guest Services Representative
High Hotels Ltd.
SpringHill Suites-Ewing, New Jersey
Robert C. Grasser Commodities Engineer
High Company LLC
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Mary and Bob were each awarded $3,000. Congratulations for your outstanding achievements in providing Good Measure!
If you know a co-worker or team of co-workers who go the extra mile to provide good measure, nominate them for the Good Measure Award. Nomination forms are available from your Good Measure Committee, Human Resource Services Representative, or by clicking on the Good Measure Award link on High Home. If you need assistance completing the form, contact your Good Measure or Human Resource Services Representative. The current nomination period began on August 1, 2015, and continues through July 31, 2016, with Grand Prizes to be awarded at the 2016 High Forum.
THOMAS F. CLARK, Senior Project Manager
JANICE H. MANDROS, Interior Designer
COREY C. WOOD, Project Superintendent
High Associates Ltd., Lancaster, PA
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When High Associates Ltd. entered into a lease with Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (PCHS), Bosch, the current occupant of the leased space, needed to be relocated. To accommodate the move for this important client, Jan worked with Bosch engineers to design a space that met their very particular needs. Almost daily, changes were made to the design. Initially, Tom completed qualifying pricing in order to negotiate the lease and, upon completion of the design, provided a good estimate for the work. While none of this is necessarily unique to this project, accomplishing it in three short weeks required many ‘off the clock’ hours. (By comparison, a previous programming for relocation of Bosch took nearly six months.) Jan completed construction documents and communicated with the client to resolve open issues. Tom and Corey determined the critical path issues and ordered those items immediately. Tom also spent long hours assembling the right vendors to ensure the scope of work was fully vetted. Corey completed the work to a high level of quality and in record time, shaving two weeks off the schedule by creatively manning the job and the scheduled work hours.
● Valuing our customers and meeting their needs.
● Energizing our teamwork with participative management.
● Strengthening our partnership with suppliers.
● “Right the first time” – High quality products and services.
During production for the Mercy West Hospital project, Gary and Mark conducted a 100 percent sorting and visual inspection of more than 75,000 glazed brick tiles – approximately 10 tractor trailer loads – to ensure the customer’s quality expectations were met. Not only were these inspections time-consuming, they were performed outside during extremely cold weather.
In addition, Mark created a spreadsheet to manage and prioritize the quantity of rejected tile in order to meet production schedules. This involved counting and tracking 38 different shapes and colors of glazed tile.
Gary and Mark’s efforts helped to reduce the impact on efficiencies and cost, and kept the product deliveries moving on schedule, resulting in a very satisfied customer.
● Valuing our customers and meeting their needs.
● Strengthening our partnership with suppliers.
● “Right the first time” – High quality products and services
PATRICK J. DONLEY
Senior Electrical/Mechanical Maintenance Person
High Steel Service Center LLC, Lancaster, PA
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Pat possesses vast technical expertise, a wealth of experience, and an exemplary work ethic. He will work overtime or switch shifts, and is available to answer maintenance questions 24 hours-a-day. Pat assists in the development of procedures and policies, and helps to maintain the Lock-Out/Tag-Out, Material Safety Data Sheets, Preventive Maintenance and Safety programs, and offers training to ensure success of co-workers and of HSSCL’s operations.
Beyond the work day, Pat shows a deep caring and concern for the well-being of his co-workers, sending cards and visiting those who are hospitalized. Pat strives daily to be a positive influence, and demonstrates that The High Philosophy is more than what he does at work; it is his philosophy, as well.
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● Valuing customers and meeting their needs.
● Respecting the dignity of co-workers and their families.
● Contributing to a world of beauty and prosperity and peace.
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High Hotels Ltd., SpringHill Suites-Ewing, New Jersey
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When the Frontier Airlines crew was placed on a 60-day hiatus during the Trenton Airport’s FFA-mandated upgrade, they made SpringHill Suites their temporary home. The crew was pleasantly surprised to be welcomed to the hotel with a batch of Mary’s freshly baked cookies cut in the shape of airplanes and frosted in Frontier’s signature green and purple.
A second nomination praised Mary for going the extra mile for a guest whose lace dress had torn. Knowing that the garment was needed for a wedding, she happily volunteered to repair it. By putting her sewing skills to use, Mary mended the dress in time for the event, and cemented a relationship with this delighted customer!
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● Valuing customers and meeting their needs.
● Contributing to a world of beauty and prosperity and peace.
Carolyn A. Workinger
. . .earned a Master of Business Administration from Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, in September 2015. Carolyn joined High Hotels Ltd. in 2007, and serves as Sales Manager for the Hampton InnYork, Pennsylvania.
Natalie D. Basso
. . .was awarded The Spirit of Hampton in June. The award recognizes coworkers who consistently exceed customers’ expectations, live the Hilton Worldwide values, and positively impact their teammates, departments, or communities. Natalie joined High Hotels Ltd.’s Hampton Inn-York, Pennsylvania, team in 2011, and serves as Housekeeping Manager.
. . .of High Associates Ltd., earned awards at Maintenance Mania, a program offered by the National Apartment Association. Brett took second place in skill-based table games based on common maintenance activities. In another contest, participants built model race cars out of maintenance supplies which were then judged on speed and creativity. Brett, who joined Bentley Ridge in 2012, placed second; Josh, who joined Greenfield Estates in 2013, placed ninth overall.
. . .was recognized by the Pennsylvania Apartment Association-Central during its Best of Living Awards Celebration. The team took first place awards for Curb Appeal Excellence, Maintenance Excellence, and Overall Community Excellence, as well as third place for Maintenance Team of the Year. Bentley Ridge is located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
. . .garnered awards from the Pennsylvania Apartment Association-Central during its Best of Living Awards Celebration. The team placed first for Curb Appeal Excellence, Maintenance Excellence, and Overall Community Excellence, as well as second place for Leasing and Marketing Excellence. Greenfield Estates is located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
. . .was recognized by the Pennsylvania Apartment Association-East during its Best in Apartment Living Awards Ceremony. The team was awarded second place (silver) for Maintenance, and third place (bronze) for Community Presentation. Orchard Ridge is located in Pottstown, Pennsylvania.
On a sunny Saturday in June, High® co-workers and family members assembled for an Adopt-a-Highway clean-up. Their efforts were focused on the area surrounding the Greenfield Road exit of Route 30 East in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. By collecting trash - 16 bags in all - the team created a clean approach to Greenfield Corporate Center.
Thank you to the ECO Task Force for sponsoring this area of Route 30, and to those who volunteer their valuable personal time to make High’s already pristine properties a source of pride to co-workers and tenants alike. Your hard work supports The High Philosophy by contributing to a world of beauty and prosperity and peace.
The High Concrete Group LLC Springboro, Ohio, facility has undertaken a stormwater improvement project to comply with Ohio Environmental Protection Agency regulations associated with total suspended solids (TSS) concentrations in stormwater. The project entailed improvements to both Outfalls 001 and 002. Outfall 001 was redone and includes a series of check dams which hold stormwater, allowing solids to fall out prior to discharge into Richard’s Run. This project was completed by facility co-workers during downtime in 2013. According to analytical testing, there has been a 99.5 percent reduction in the amount of total suspended solids from Outfall 001 when compared to previous sampling conducted in 2011.
● Outfall 001 -The entrance with vegetation.
● Outfall 002 -The pump house.
● Outfall 002 -The retention basin before silt has settled out.
● Outfall 002 -The clean side. Notice how much clearer the water is now that the silt has settled out.
Outfall 002 involved the construction of a holding pond and an associated pumping station. The stormwater is collected at the outfall and is pumped approximately 400 feet to the constructed holding pond inlet structure. The pond has a wall separating the pond into two sides. The stormwater enters the pond on the eastern side, where solids settle out. Once the stormwater reaches the crest of the wall, it flows into the western side, allowing additional solids to drop out on the western side, as the water must reach the outlet structure, approximately six feet above the pond floor. From the outlet structure, the stormwater then flows by gravity down to Outfall 002 where it is released back into Richard’s Run. According to analytical testing, there has been a 99.7 percent reduction in the amount of TSS that are in the stormwater flow at Outfall 002 when compared to previous sampling conducted in 2011. Work is proceeding to fine tune the system at Outfall 002.
This project demonstrates High’s commitment to the environment and the communities in which we do business.
More than a year ago, the High Family had a vision to place a monument at the birthplace of the High Welding Company at 27 West Lemon Street, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
On Thursday, October 15, 2015, that vision became a reality when a bronze half-scale replica of the first High Welding Company truck was unveiled during a dedication ceremony.
Members of the Calvin High and Dale High Families, as well as members of the High® senior management team, local politicians, and dignitaries were on hand for the celebration. A.R.T. Research Enterprises Inc., the maker of the monument, is a Lancaster, Pennsylvania-based company that focuses on producing public art.
Bringing this concept to reality was a labor of love that not only involved High Family members, but also drew on the skills of several High companies. Greenfield Architects Ltd. designed the lighted base on which the monument sits. The Construction Services team from High Associates Ltd. constructed the support base which consists of brick and granite. High Structural Erectors LLC provided a crane and the expertise needed to carefully lower the sculpture into place without damaging the granite. Calvin High initiated and oversaw the development and creation of the monument, while Rick High oversaw the construction and installation of the support base.
The monument adds an impressive and significant art piece to the Lancaster City landscape, while celebrating High’s rich history and supporting The High Philosophy by contributing to a world of beauty and prosperity and peace.
Cheri High Beckford, Linda High Bomberger, Rick High, Janet High, Calvin High, Dale High, Greg High, Suzanne High Schenck, and Steve High pose in front of the new monument.
On Saturday, September 11, 2015, High® co-workers gathered at Woodward Cemetery in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, for Lancaster County United Way’s Day of Caring. These volunteers were assigned the task of pulling weeds, raking, pruning, and power washing to maintain this historic cemetery that is the resting place of numerous Lancaster County dignitaries, including James Buchanan, the 15th president of the United States.
Thank you to the following co-workers for volunteering your time and talents to clean-up and beautify this highly-visible cemetery: Carolyne Jordan of High Hotels Ltd.; and Doug Boll, John Collins, Kurt Engel, Bob Farrell, Sean Heymann, Jan Mandros, Duane Martin, Joel Meck, Cody Reifsnyder, Rob Vasko, and Mark Walton of High Associates Ltd.
High® was an Ambassador supporter of the 2015 US Women’s Open®, held July 6 through 12 at the Lancaster Country Club in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Hosting this USGA event was a first for Lancaster that brought national attention and an estimated $30 million of economic impact to our community.
This year’s event was the 70th US Women’s Open, which is the oldest of the five current major women’s championships. It registered the highest attendance yet with more than 135,000 spectators. More than 1,800 golfers from around the world entered to play. The
field was narrowed to 156 who competed for the $4.5 million purse, the largest ever in women’s golf. In her first appearance in the US Women’s Open, South Korean In Gee Chun shot a 66 on the final day to win the championship. High is proud and delighted to have helped Lancaster join the ranks of USGA destinations. We thank the USGA, the Lancaster Country Club, the volunteers, and the visionary organizations and individuals who made this important event a reality and a special memory for millions.
When High Concrete Group LLC’s (HCGL) Denver, Pennsylvania, Plant experienced some fluctuation in its work schedule, it was faced with temporarily laying off some coworkers. Instead, Human Resources got creative and offered these hard-working folks the opportunity to volunteer at the Spanish American Civic Association (SACA) in Lancaster.
Co-workers Victor Allende Flores, Jorge Cotto, Jose Menjivar, Cesar Ramirez, Rafael Rivera Crespo, Joe Rodriguez, Larry Trout, Rigoberto Vargas, and Santo Ventura, put their skills to good use pointing brick and stone, repairing an exterior concrete wall to eliminate water infiltration, and pouring a section of a walkway. They also drywalled a basement office and rebuilt fences. HCGL continued to pay the co-workers' wages and benefits, and SACA, which serves older Hispanics, benefited from their efforts.
Thank you, gentlemen, for making a positive impact on this Lancaster County organization.
Joe
Clipper Stadium, located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, is a vital part of the city where events are held throughout the year; however, the stadium is best known as the home of the Lancaster Barnstormers, a member of the Freedom Division of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.
This year, High® sponsored a skybox, demonstrating its support for the community and for this great local baseball team that draws crowds and revenue into the city. Barnstomers also give back to Lancaster and beyond, and have raised approximately $1 million for charity and community organizations.
And while High cannot take all the credit, it would be nice to think that the extra support from its enthusiastic guests contributed to the Barnstormers finishing first in its division for 2015!
High Hotels Ltd.’s Homewood Suites by Hilton-Reading, located in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, recently partnered with the Spring Township Rotary Club in a backpack project for students of Spring Ridge Elementary School. More than 1,200 children who are enrolled in the program receive a backpack full of non-perishable food items so they have nutritious meals during the weekend. Backpacks are distributed on Friday, and returned empty on Monday.
Wendy Fuller, the hotel’s Director of Sales and Marketing and a Rotary Club member, headed up the effort for Homewood Suites. “In order for a school to qualify, at least 25 percent of the students must be eligible for free or reduced-cost lunches. Spring Ridge Elementary is located in a suburban area where the common perception is that families are financially stable,” said Wendy.
Wendy went another step further by submitting an application to Hilton Hotel’s Travel with Purpose Action Grant Program, available to hotels interested in initiating charitable programs in their communities. She was excited to be awarded $3,000, but explains that it takes more than just money to keep an endeavor like this going. “Several of my co-workers expressed an interest in
continuing this relationship with Spring Township Rotary to help fund the program, as well as to fill and distribute the backpacks at the elementary school,” said Wendy.
Thank you Wendy and the Homewood Suites by Hilton-Reading team for your commitment to serving children in your community!
If you were in downtown Lancaster, Pennsylvania, on Friday, September 18, 2015, you would have witnessed an unusual sight: men - dozens of them - carrying signs and parading in high heeled shoes through the streets of the city. “Walk A Mile In Her Shoes” was an event meant to build awareness of domestic violence and sexual assault, and to raise funds for the YWCA’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Counseling Center. The high heeled hike was also a way for men to express their concern about an issue that mostly affects women, but also has a ripple effect on families.
“This was a great way to bond
with co-workers as we tried to one-up each other with our footwear fashion sense. More importantly, it was a very visible way to demonstrate our concern for this issue,” said Brian LaBorde, President of High Steel Structures LLC, who not only formed a team to participate in the event, but also co-chaired the event with his wife, Sarah.
Unaccustomed as they were to wearing high heels, this wobbly group of guys had fun and supported The High Philosophy by respecting the dignity of all co-workers and their families. Thank you, gentlemen, for your support of this important community event.
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