Newsletter:  January 2007 a With luxury and custom homes, infill projects and entry level homes, Carco Homes appears well positioned for the future in the diverse housing industry of Sonoma County. "This is a fairly straight forward project for us, but with its architecture this building is really something special." – Rich Hoaglund, LeDuc & Dexter Project Manager, talking about Shomrei Torah Temple in Santa Rosa. "I think this was the best company function we have ever had." – Tom LeDuc, President & CEO of LeDuc & Dexter, Inc., commenting on the company Christmas party.

Carco Finishing Victoria Subdivision

Residential

Two-story homes in the cul-de-sac at Victoria. (click image to enlarge)

LeDuc & Dexter, Inc. has completed their work at the Victoria subdivision. Located next to Mead Clark Lumber at Hearn Ave. and Dowd Drive in Santa Rosa the infill subdivision consists of 8 single family homes and two duplexes. These are entry level homes built by Carco Homes.

One-story homes in the cul-de-sac at Victoria. (click image to enlarge)

LeDuc & Dexter completed their plumbing, fire sprinkler and water heater installations for all of the homes and duplexes, which are now being landscaped. LeDuc & Dexter installed Kohler fixtures in all the kitchens and bathrooms.

A sound wall is being built to separate the subdivision and the adjacent lumber yard. The subdivision cul-de-sac on David Lee Court can be accessed from Victoria Drive off Hearn Ave. The Duplexes also have an entry way from Hearn Ave.

LeDuc & Dexter installed Kohler fixtures at Victoria. (click image to enlarge)

LeDuc & Dexter has worked with Carco Homes for a number of years and have a new project starting soon in Fountaingrove Village on Stagecoach Rd. that will total 23 units. LeDuc & Dexter also worked with Carco Homes on a high density cluster of 25 homes near the Sonoma County Fairgrounds, which were considered entry level homes. LeDuc & Dexter is also working Willow Glen Homes, a division of Carco Homes, on an expansion project at Oakmont that will consist of 165 homes upon completion. LeDuc & Dexter worked with Willow Glen Homes on the Olivas Subdivision on Brush Creek Road, an upscale custom home project. With luxury and custom homes, infill projects and entry level homes, Carco Homes appears well positioned for the future in the diverse housing industry of Sonoma County.

Shomrei Torah Temple Moves Ahead

Commercial

Shomrei Torah Temple in Santa Rosa. (click image to enlarge)

The Shomrei Torah Temple, located on a hilltop site overlooking Santa Rosa , next to Waterfall Towers on Bennett Valley Road, has its roof completed just in time for the rainy season as construction continues on the project.

Window design on the curved wall. (click image to enlarge)

"In about five or six weeks we'll be trimming out the commercial bathrooms and the large commercial kitchen," says Rich Hoaglund, LeDuc & Dexter Project Manager, "This is a fairly straight forward project for us, but with its architecture this building is really something special."

The curved wall, the peaked roof top, the collection of different shaped windows and the large congregation room with the clear story windows make this an outstanding commercial project. Oliver & Company, Inc. is the general contractor for the project and they are known for their innovative work in the commercial and residential sectors.

Congregation room. (click image to enlarge)

LeDuc & Dexter's James Dillard installing waste water vent piping. (click image to enlarge)

LeDuc & Dexter has completed the roof drainage system for the temple along with the domestic water system and the sanitary system. The overhead piping and trim in the kitchen for the sinks, commercial range and other appliances along with the toilets, sinks and faucets in the bathrooms is the only remaining work that LeDuc & Dexter needs to complete on the project.

"This is the first time we've worked with Oliver & Company," says Hoaglund, "and they are very professional. Steve Witcher, their superintendent on the job, is very intelligent and he likes to solve problems. For him, this is a small job in comparison to most projects he works on. Hopefully, this project will be the beginning of a good relationship for them with LeDuc & Dexter."

Completed waste water piping. (click image to enlarge)

Christmas Party Is A Big Success

The Company

The LeDuc & Dexter Christmas party was held at Charlie's Grill in Windsor. (click image to enlarge)

LeDuc & Dexter, Inc. held a Christmas party for all of its employees and families at Charlie's Grill at Windsor Golf Course on December 17th. "I think this was the best company function we have ever had," says Tom LeDuc, President & CEO of LeDuc & Dexter, Inc.

LeDuc & Dexter's Rudy Miranda, as Santa, and Delmus Fields, as the elf, were a big hit at the party. (click image to enlarge)

About 175 people attended the Christmas party, which included about 60 employees and their families. The event was organized by DeDe Singleton, LeDuc & Dexter Human Resources Manager. The party featured a sit down buffet lunch in the banquet room at Charlie's Grill and stockings filled with gifts for children under ten years old and gift certificates for kids older than ten.

One of the highlights of the party was the appearance of Santa and his elf, played by LeDuc & Dexter employees Rudy Miranda and Delmus Fields. "The whole crowd erupted when Santa and his elf arrived," says LeDuc. The holiday duo handed out gifts to the children.

The kids got gifts from Santa. (click image to enlarge)

LeDuc & Dexter families enjoyed their visit with Santa. (click image to enlarge)

Jim Kempers, former Residential Manager for LeDuc & Dexter attended the party and was presented a plaque and travel gift certificate from the company for his years of service and 30 years of friendship.

This was the first time all of the employees and families of LeDuc & Dexter had gotten together for their own holiday celebration. "This really opened some eyes to see how great it was for all of us to get together," says DeDe.

Jim Kempers, former Residential Manager, received a plaque for his company service. (click image to enlarge)