Mulzer Crushed Stone, Inc. News Blog

       Mulzer Crushed Stone, Inc. is pleased to announce the following 2010 Neil Mulzer Memorial Scholarship award winners.  Recipients must be children of Mulzer Crushed Stone, Inc. employees, graduate from an accredited high school and attend a higher education institution.  Each scholarship winner received $500 to attend the school of their choice.  The following high school graduates were awarded the scholarship:

Michael Allen– son of Timothy Sr. (New Amsterdam) & Norma Allen.  Michael is a graduate of Corydon Central High School and plans to attend the University of Northwestern Ohio to study diesel technology.

Kaelin Baize– daughter of Raymond (Tower) & Kimberly Smith.  Kaelin is a graduate of Crawford Co. High School and plans to attend Indiana Wesleyan University to study dentistry.

Elizabeth Bitzer– daughter of Alan Bitzer (Cape Sandy) & the late Kim Bitzer.  Elizabeth is a graduate of Crawford Co. High School and plans to attend Indiana University Southeast to study nursing.

Chris Bowling – son of Don (Salesman based in West Virginia) & Evelyn Bowling.  Chris is a graduate of Hurricane High School and plans to attend Marshall University for general studies.

Daniel Bowling – son of Nathan (Switch Boat) & Tamara Bowling.  Daniel is a graduate of Heritage Hills High School and plans to attend the University of Evansville to study music education.

Dustin Bowman– son of Jimmy (Charlestown) & Lisa Bowman.  Dustin is a graduate of New Washington High School and plans to attend Indiana University Southeast.

Leslie Everly– daughter of Shari (TC Office) & Jeff Everly.  Leslie is a graduate of Tell City High School and plans to attend Vincennes University for general studies.

Caitlynn Gasaway– daughter of Jeff (Newburgh) & Denise Gasaway.  Caitlynn is a graduate of Heritage Hills High School and plans to attend Vincennes University-Jasper Campus to study elementary education.

Patrick Hagedorn– son of Julie (TC Office) & John (Cape Sandy) Richmer.  Patrick is a graduate of Tell City High School and plans to attend Ball State University to study telecommunications.

Taylor Hall – son of Kevin (Cape Sandy) & Gwen Hall.  Taylor is a graduate of Perry Central High School and plans to attend Western Kentucky University to study civil engineering.

Maria Hermann– daughter of Mark (Rockport) & Jody Hermann.  Maria is a graduate of Heritage Hills High School and plans to attend the University of Southern Indiana to study sales management.

Craig Jarboe– son of Angie Jarboe (TC Office) and the late Terry Jarboe.  Craig is a graduate of Tell City High School and plans to attend Ball State University to study architecture.

Breanna Jordan– daughter of Susie (TC Parts) & John Shephard, and Stephen Jordan.  Breanna is a graduate of TellCity High School and plans to attend Indiana University Southeast to study elementary education.

Olivia Schroeder – daughter of Duane (Cape Sandy) & Theresa Schroeder.  Olivia is a graduate of Perry Central High School and plans to attend Western Kentucky University to study agribusiness/animal science.

Abram Smith– son of Bob (Abydel) & Donna Smith.  Abram is a graduate of Crawford Co. High School and plans to attend Northeast Iowa Community College to study dairy science.

Samantha Todd– daughter of Jeremy (Evansville) & Charlotte Todd.  Samantha is a graduate of North Posey High School and plans to attend the University of Southern Indiana to study elementary education.

Anthony Visk – son of Darren (#15 Dredge) & Sharon Ewing.  Anthony is a graduate of South Spencer High School and plans to attend Southern Illinois University to study physical education.

Erika Ward – daughter of Jerry (Cape Sandy) & Terri Ward.  Erika is a graduate of Perry Central High School and plans to attend Indiana University Southeast to study elementary education.

Kelsey Wood– daughter of Lance (Cape Sandy) & Julie Kingery.  Kelsey is a graduate of North Harrison High School and plans to attend Jefferson Community College to study sonography.

   Mulzer Crushed Stone, Inc. would like to wish the scholoarship winners congratulations and good luck in their future endeavors.

  Mulzer Crushed Stone, Inc. employee Bill Taylor and his wife Ann got an opportunity to meet a very important American while vacationing in Maine over the summer.  While visiting Acadia National Park off the coast of Maine, President Barack Obama made a stop in the same area they were viewing within the park.  President Obama was vacationing with his family as well, but made time to say hello to the Taylor’s and others viewing a breathtaking overlook at Acadia. 

MCS Employee Bill Taylor looks on as President Obama talks to tourists visiting the overlook at Acadia

Ann Taylor shakes hands with President Obama

   Mulzer Crushed Stone, Inc. sponsored the survivor dinners at both the Crawford and Perry County, Indiana Relay for Life events this past June.  Employees volunteered their time to cook a delicious menu of pork chops and creek fries to help kick start each annual event.

MCS employees Mark Parr and Jerry Ward at the Crawford Co. Relay for Life event

Come visit our booth at the 2010 Crawford Co. 4-H Fair from now until Thursday (July 15) evening. We’re giving away a gift certificate every night as well as goodies and interesting tidbits about our operating history in Crawford County. This year’s fair features all the great events you’ve come to expect from the Crawford County 4-H: Rides, Great Food and 4-H Projects and Livestock to be proud of!

Stop by our Booth!

The results of the 2010 Mulzer Crushed Stone, Inc. Fishing Tournament last Saturday are in!

Big Bass Winner: Chris Orman

1st Place – Derrick Presley & Gunnery Presley

2nd Place – Chris Orman and Derek Schraner

3rd Place – Robert Schraner and Bobby Schraner

Thank you to all 13 boats/participants for competing in the fishing tournament!

The 2010 Mulzer Crushed Stone, Inc. company picnics were a hit, as usual, with employees and their families.  The picnic theme this year focused on celebrating the company’s 75th anniversary.  Events from decades-ago picnics resurfaced, including one of the first company logos, which was the artwork for the picnic t-shirt.  Young picnic-goers got to ’shave the balloon’, ‘chug a mello-yello’ and ‘fish for candy’, among other popular games, to win fun summer prizes.  Everyone enjoyed a delicious meal, barbequed chicken, catfish fiddlers, creek fries and more, specially made for Mulzer Crushed Stone, Inc. employees and their families. 

Mulzer Crushed Stone, Inc. supported the annual New Amsterdam, Indiana Remembrance Day festival in late April with a parade entry, booth with giveaways and kids’ activities as well as tours to our Quarry, located a few miles down the road from the town.  Special events at the festival included the parade, a Western Style gun fight re-enactment, sheep shearing and basket weaving demostrations, as well as lots of wonderful food to eat!  This is the fifth year that Mulzer Crushed Stone, Inc. has participated in the festival.

Mulzer employees get ready for the big parade.

Young visitors make sand art necklaces at our booth.

Mulzer Crushed Stone, Inc. brings extra festival t-shirts each year to mark the annual festival, which loyal visitors purchase at cost.  We in turn donate the money we collect back to a local organization.  This year Heth Washington Elementary School located near the town received a $200.00 donation from Mulzer Crushed Stone, Inc., the proceeds of our t-shirt sale. 

A.J. Renn, supervisor of the New Amsterdam Quarry, presented Heth Washington Elementary school with our donation check.

Our first contest is the return of the Healthy Hike. So get those walking shoes ready! This is a 4 week contest based on an easy everyday exercise … Walking!  This contest will run from May 2 – May 29.  Pedometers, log sheets and instructions will be provided at your wellness screening in April. 

You will be required to successfully complete Healthy Hike to receive the Health Insurance Premium Discount effective July 1. (Depending on your risk factors, you may also be required to complete a coaching program).  Track your number of steps per day by using the pedometer provided.  Turn your log sheet in to the Tell City or Shamblin office weekly.  Each employee must earn a minimum of 14 points each week to receive the premium discount.  Additional requirements to qualify for prize drawings will be provided to you at the screenings in April.

Shamblin Stone prize winners will receive a gift card to Sam’s Club of $50. Mulzer Crushed Stone and Materials Transport prize winners will receive Family Fun Pack Tickets to Holiday World.

Employees of Mulzer Crushed Stone, Inc., Shamblin Stone, Inc. and Materials Transport, Inc. who are eligible to participate in the Mulzer Crushed Stone, Inc. & other related companies employees’ 401(k) profit sharing plan may click on the link below to read the Notice to Interested Parties.

http://www.mulzer.com/uploads/Notice%20to%20Interested%20Parties.pdf

Employee health insurance rates are being increased and will be effective on your July 15, 2010 paycheck.  We are expecting an increase of 5% or less.  Final numbers will be available in May. Employees will be eligible for discounted rates if they meet specific terms of the Wellness Screenings.