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For the second year in a row, Rock Star Masonry has been voted best rock wall company in the North <strong>Hawaii</strong> News annual reader’s poll. Although the sagging economy has required a variety of cost saving measures in order to remain in business, the company has remained dedicated to its mission of providing the highest quality work possible, while continuing to provide a Best Rock Wall Building Rock Star Masonry decent living and a safe working environment for its employees. <strong>The</strong> recognition offered by this award is powerful evidence that the company is taking the right steps to manifest that intention, and Michael Luke Aitken, the company’s founder and president, would like to take this opportunity to express his appreciation to the voters for their choice. “I’m also enormously Limited design resources? Our publications feature free ad design. proud of the men who are making this sort of recognition possible,” he said. “Our masons are truly a dedicated, hardworking and talented group. Our clients tell me again and again how easy our employees are to work with, how cooperative and friendly they are. I’m very fortunate to be part of such a great team!” Besides rock walls, the company has also built miles of concrete roads and driveways, and stone veneers for projects like the <strong>West</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> Veteran’s Cemetery and the <strong>West</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> Civic Center. And because it’s not all about the money, the company has donated time and energy to local institutions like Anna Ranch. “It’s really a matter of enlightened selfinterested,” Luke said. “We live here, so it only makes sense to find ways we can help our local Place an ad in North <strong>Hawaii</strong> News, Big Island Weekly, <strong>West</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> <strong>Today</strong> or 808Classifi eds and we’ll design your ad for free. Our trained, expert designers will create a look to get you results. We’ll hit your target without hitting your wallet. Call your ad rep today 885-0507 institutions flourish.” Looking forward, the company’s intention is to maintain the high quality of product and service that this award recognizes. <strong>The</strong>y’ve also made the decision to extend their reach geographically, and are now bidding jobs in Hilo and Volcano, while maintaining their high profile presence in the coast resorts and Waimea. Whether it’s a big government contract like the Saddle Road improvements, or a single homeowner’s touchup and repair work over on Mud Lane, the staff at Rock Star are ready to take it on, and make sure it’s done right, within budget, and on time. “On behalf of all of us here at Rock Star, thanks again for letting us know that we’re getting it right. This award deepens our commitment to do even better in the year ahead.” NORTH HAWAII NEWS JUNE 23, 2011