Steel Sense
By Pat Maillett
The image that comes to mind as we approach the last working week of 2009 is the thrill seekers' vehicle of choice, the rollercoaster. The ride this year has certainly had many ups, downs, twists and turns, keeping everyone wondering what the next move will be.
Starting in January 2009 through the first two months of the New Year, scrap moved down $20-$30 per ton. By mid-April scrap dropped an additional $40 per ton, for an approximate total decline of $70 per ton.
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Have Faith in Tilt-Up
by Kimberly Corwin
 Religion as a coping mechanism and means of explaining the uncertain dates back to the beginning of mankind, people gathered together to learn and share their faith and their fears. Meeting places were soon designated to provide a location to comfort each other in times of sorrow, celebrate together in times of joy and serve as shelter in times of disaster. Temples, synagogues and churches are documented through out history as symbolic icons of faith, great works of architecture that withstand the test of time. Building on a firm foundation is a key element of religion and religious facilities.
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Get Involved in ICRI!
Upcoming Harris Sponsored Events:
Boot Camp and Trade Show
WHEN: Tuesday, March 9, 2010, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: F1 Boston, 290 Wood Road, Braintree (www.F1Boston.com)
TOPICS/PROGRAMS: ICRI-NE's first annual full-day Boot Camp and Trade Show will feature four speakers throughout the day discussing:
- Flooring and Moisture Issues
- The Energy Code-10 Years Later
- Risk Assessment Techniques, and
- Designer Selection for State Contracts
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Nine Winter Driving Tips For Truckers
There are no secrets when it comes to winter driving. If the outside air temperature is at or below freezing, and there's snow falling on the road, winter is at it's most dangerous. A driver who chooses to zoom along at normal road speed when everyone else is crawling along at 15 to 20 MPH doesn't have the inside track on the winter roadways. There's a good chance you'll see him and his rig in the median a few miles up the road.
The following nine tips will help you reduce the odds of an accident during this chilly season.
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Who's New at A.H. Harris
Welcome aboard to the following new A.H. Harris associates. All of them have extensive industry experience and make a big contribution to the Harris commitment to provide quality service to our customers.
Jeff Britton - Division Manager Southeast Region
Jeff Woods - Account Manager Highway Sales
Dick Bonner - FSD Sales Specialist, Charlotte NC
Bryan Grogan - Account Manager, Charlotte NC
Chad Harris - Account Manager, Charlotte NC
Sharon Justice - Account Manager, Baltimore MD
Pat O'Connell - Account Manager, Baltimore MD
Harris Associates with new positions in the company:
Scott Brown - formerly Division Manager for our Southeast Region, Scott has moved into our Government Sales position.
Mark Mitchell - formerly an account manager for our Metro-Mid Atlantic region, Mark is the division's new Sales Manager.
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The Harris Fund inc. assists employees who are unable to afford housing, utilities, food, clothing and funeral expenses because of natural disaster, fire, terrorist attack, illness, injury or death. The Harris Fund Inc. will also assist with relocation if an employee's home is uninhabitable or condemned or if the employee must relocate due to the unanticipated eviction from employee-occupied property. All current employees of A.H. Harris & Sons, Inc. are eligible for grants from the Harris Fund. 
