b'ST. PAULPARISHWe happily joined hands with St. PaulCatholic Church again, this time on two important projects. The first was a 9,458-square-foot expansion at Trinity Hall. The goal was to connect the church, rectory and parish center with a new gathering space for the congregation. Today, this welcoming addition offers clear views to the altar, reflecting a shared commitment toCURT community and unity.The other was a 2,250-square-foot renovationHORSTMANN of the boys and girls restrooms across three levels at St. Paul Elementary School. This comprehensive job demanded new ceramicWONT SIT STILLtile finishes, plumbing fixtures, ceiling tiles, piping, partitions and updated lightingall in service of providing ADA accessible facilities for the students and staff. Since the early 2000s, our Diversified Operations Group has led a meticulous remodel of the Louis Latzer Memorial Public Library. And the man in charge? An unlikely figure: Curt Horstmann, whos never been a big fan of schoolor libraries. I just didnt like books.The irony is not lost on him. But he loves the work. And that deep sense of community stems from his roots as a Highland local and a kid who grew up in the construction industry. His dad, Vince, owned Highland Ready Mix and supplied concrete for many of Ralph Kortes early jobs. After graduating from Highland High in 1978, Curt joined the crew.He eventually caught the attention of David Lammers, our Special Services lead.He said, Hey, were looking. If youre interested, just let me know. And that was the end.Curt was 33 at the time. Thirty years later, hes still here.I appreciate that Kortes not just punch a clock, youre going to work. Its, Youre going to do what you like to do, and we care enough to get you home.Curts had a hand in significant Korte projects over the years. In Oahu, he helped build the Kaneohe Bay Temporary Lodging Facilityan especially memorable job that let him experience history in person instead of from a textbook.My good friend and I made a trip over to see the submarine and the actual war zone. That pretty much set my mind like, Oh my goodness. See, I need visualsI dont get that out of books.Maybe thats what makes the Latzer Library job so poignant. Books never did it for him. But fixing up the building that preserves them for the rest of the community? Thats the biggest triumph of his career.58'