Fall/Winter 2016

Company News

Annual Summer Picnic

Once again, the Almstead family hosted a wonderful summer picnic for employees from all our branch offices and their families. This year’s event was held at D’Onofrio Park in New Rochelle, NY.

Kids took part in a sack race and egg run, had their faces painted, played soccer and enjoyed a water slide and bouncy house. Adults formed teams for a friendly tug-of-war game, while the field crew showed their technical skills by taking part in a throw ball competition – which involved hooking a small ball (used to set a climbers line) into a suspended aerial lift bucket. Everyone enjoyed the delicious food under the pavilion followed by ice cream and cookies.

The event also included our annual service awards. This year, 18 employees were given awards for service ranging from 5 years to 35 years — including Miguel Perez (foreman/climber), Alejandro Flores (foreman/climber), Cesar G. Martinez (PHC technician), Jose G. Oliveros (groundsman), and Federico Martinez (PHC technician) all of whom received an inscribed gold watch for over 20 years of service. Antonio Solorio Bejines (foreman/climber) who celebrated 30 years with Almstead this year, was presented with an all-expense paid, 7-day Bermuda Cruise for two with his wife, Sandra. (see photo on right).