CD reviews: Alice Cooper making progress, Rick Springfield not Jul 29, 2008
After playing with the 1968 band Alice Cooper for two years, Furnier changed his name to Alice Cooper, a career choice as hard-core as his use of chain saws onstage. Teaming up with other artists known for dark stage habits, tracks "I am the Spider" and "Wrapped in Silk" feature Ozzy Osbourne and former Guns 'n' Roses guitarist Slash. (Daily Iowan, IA)
N.H. gov tours storm damage areas Jul 26, 2008
Throughout the area, the sounds of chain saws and portable generators can be heard as residents and work crews clean up hundreds of trees knocked down by the storm. Epsom 00002D75 Fire Chief Stewart Yeaton said he's concerned there is so much debris in the lakes that boaters and jet skiers could get hurt. (Concord Monitor)
New Hampshire tornado leaves 1 dead; hundreds of homes damaged Jul 26, 2008
The deadly winds, swirling black clouds and torrential rains gave way to chain saws and portable power generators Friday. Under brilliant blue skies, chain saw crews cleared roads, made paths to fallen power lines and helped residents remove huge trees from atop homes. (New Haven Register, CT)
Deputies clear up burglariesBy Frank Scott Jul 24, 2008
The items recovered, valued at around $5,000, included five firearms, much ammunition, four chain saws. binoculars, DVD players and DVDs, fishing rods and tackle, power tools and a large quantity of liquor taken from a duck club. (DeWitt Era-Enterprise, AR)
(More) The clean-up is just beginning Jul 24, 2008
Cain also asked residents to be careful in their clean-up work, especially when using chain saws ... One local businessman said the sale of chain saws has been brisk this week as homeowners scrambled to cut and clear away fallen trees and branches from their yards ... Duane Rod, of Diller Rod in Princeton, said his store sold about 20 chain saws on Monday and Tuesday, and ordered more on Tuesday. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Frenchtown Face: Project balances nature, growth Jul 23, 2008
Under the current project, trees larger than 19 inches in diameter are being left alone, while smaller trees are being selectively cut and underbrush is being removed with chain saws and prescribed burns. We were making a killing, the Forest Service was losing and the money was going elsewhere under the old-style timber sale contracts, but this isn't like that, said Scott Kuehn, a procurement forester with Tricon Timber. (Missoulian, MT)
Dist. 20 candidates share views on education, ethanol mandates Jul 23, 2008
Repair shops for weed-eaters, chain saws, motorcycles, and boats state that ethanol does not mix well with oil thereby shortening engine life. Moreover, fuel lines and primer bulbs fail because of ethanol. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Strong winds damage Southend Jul 23, 2008
The sound of radio communications, chain saws and heavy equipment operations rang throughout the Southend as neighbors rushed to help one another clear paths through their yards and pull heavy debris from their doorways and sidewalks. Capt. Quentin Boyle of the Muscatine Salvation Army came to the aide of Wanda Mansaray of 1708 Schley St. She and her 92-year-old father could not remove the large branches and debris that fell into her yard. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
(More)New ... The clean-up is just beginning Jul 23, 2008
Cain asked residents to be careful in their clean-up work, especially when using chain saws. So far, there have been no reports of injuries from the clean-up effort and he wants to keep it that way, Cain said. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Homes in close brush with Encinitas fire Jul 22, 2008
Ground crews had to cut their way through brush using chain saws and saws, as there were no trails. Authorities at one point reported that an ambulance was sent after a member of a hand crew was reported injured but it turned out no one was hurt, fire officials said. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Stinky mess jams road Jul 19, 2008
The largest piece had to be cut with chain saws in order to be moved. A police officer at the scene likened the stench to a dead human body. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Mechanic says ethanol-gas mix causing problems Jul 18, 2008
"I think your older cars will be able to deal with it. You're just going to have more repair amounts. You'll have more fuel system problems with it." He also says smaller engines with carburetors like boats, lawnmowers, or chain saws will have the most problems with ethanol because it attacks all the parts of the engine. The agriculture secretary is filing papers Friday to require all gas stations display whether their gas has ethanol. (KSLA.com, LA)
Dolphins QB McCown injured in chain saw accident Jul 17, 2008
MIAMI -- quarterback has decided to quit using chain saws, which should please his team ... McCown pledged to stay away from chain saws once he arrives in South Florida this week, McCartney said. (ESPN -- Football News)
Letters: It's too bad loggers aren't here anymore to help with fires Jul 16, 2008
Without being asked, their bulldozers, water tankers and skilled personnel with chain saws were of monumental help. All that considerable help is almost all gone. (Daily Triplicate)
Mary Harron's American Psycho Jul 15, 2008
At first it's a homeless person, but before long his murders become more elaborate--nail guns, chain saws. his blood thirst seems unquenchable. (Suite101.com)
Scooters Take Off Jul 13, 2008
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50 homes destroyed in Butte County blaze Jul 13, 2008
Firefighters desperately cleared debris from roofs and gutters, set landscaping ablaze and cut away wood decks with chain saws to try to save homes. At one point, nearly a dozen firefighters were trapped by advancing flames and had to take cover inside a home they were trying to save, Brown said. (San Francisco Chronicle)
'Dirty Gene,' Nechama help Waverly clean up mess left by flood Jul 5, 2008
"We carry everything, including high-volume water pumps, generators, chain saws, power washers, wet vacs, portable lighting, ventilation vans, muck buckets and shovels," Borochoff said. The Waverly native is a board member of Nechama, a nonprofit Jewish Response to Disaster organization, based in St. Louis Park, Minn. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Carnival sprouts again Jul 4, 2008
That s why after last year s fireworks display, a group of dedicated individuals got together to make sure that not another Fourth of July would go by without the sounds of chain saws and electric guitars, laughing children and loudspeakers. Now pared down to just over a dozen volunteers, the group nonetheless persevered, scheduling two days worth of entertainment that runs from rock and country music to fireworks to children s activities, car shows, dances and magic. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
S. Utes issue restrictions Jul 3, 2008
Use an approved spark arrester on off-road vehicles and chain saws. The screen between the exhaust port of the piston and muffler helps ensure that sparks generated won't start wildfires. (Durango Herald)
Looking back...July 2 Jul 3, 2008
Chetek residents awoke to the sound of chain saws as clean-up began after an intense storm tore through the area. Hit hard was Red Lodge Resort, downing 30 trees. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Villagers, SAR team join hands to remove crash bodies Jul 3, 2008
"The landscape made it difficult for us to recover the bodies. We had to cut down several trees, and we broke several chain saws in the process," he said. He said up to 195 villagers volunteered in the recovery efforts, and their knowledge of the local terrain helped speed up the search. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
Buckle up for a wild ride Jul 2, 2008
For instance, most new male shoplifters still prefer to stuff any and all items, including chain saws and 19-inch televisions, down their pants like Hey, it ll just look like I m a stud. No, it looks like you re fixing to join the Mug-Shot Club. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
How the West was burnedMajor wildfires hit Crown King, Ariz., and northern California Jul 2, 2008
Bill Husa/Chico Enterprise-Record, Using hand tools and chain saws, firefighters from the Eel River Dept. of Corrections cut a line through thick brush to contain the West Fire near Stirling City, Calif. on Monday. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Downtown DeKalb ready for a revival Jul 1, 2008
Across the street, rumbling chain saws cleared the trees around City Parking Lot 4 in the first of six downtown revitalization projects the city will see unfold this year. Large branches covered the southeast corner lot and sidewalks as about 40 city officials, business owners, residents and economic development leaders held a groundbreaking ceremony Monday. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Fire season officially begins in NW Oregon Jul 1, 2008
Other restrictions include a prohibition on burning yard debris, a ban on fireworks, and limitations on using ATVs and chain saws, mowing dry grass and smoking ... Other restrictions include a prohibition on burning yard debris, a ban on fireworks, and limitations on using ATVs and chain saws, mowing dry grass and smoking. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Omaha residents face up to a week without power... Jun 29, 2008
Damage was so widespread across the Omaha metro area and Douglas County that officials still were trying to determine the extent Saturday as homeowners revved up chain saws and packed refrigerators with ice. Some power outages were expected to last through this week, the Omaha Public Power District projected. (The Drudge Report)
Where The Wi-Fi Roams Free Jun 29, 2008
Workers had to cut it apart piece by piece with chain saws. - John Flinn. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
NWS: Straight-Line Winds Cause Widespread Damage Jun 29, 2008
Valley's mayor said her town was completely out of power yet Saturday morning, but neighbors had pitched in with chain saws and pickups to help each other remove storm debris. At 132nd Street and West Maple Road, a Target store was damaged and a mobile home park had hundreds of damaged units. (7 KETV Omaha)
Cutoff of timber money pinches rural Oregon Jun 29, 2008
The shop, which used to deal almost exclusively in chain saws and forestry equipment, now sells yard gear, outdoor clothing and ATVs. "This business was built on the backs of loggers," says Liz Paulsen, Dave's wife and business partner. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
'We will recover' from storm, mayor reassures Omahans Jun 29, 2008
" Two small, 1890s-era homes were crushed like tin cans when Friday's thunderstorm snapped a 60-foot oak near Third Street and Woolworth Avenue southeast of Omaha's Old Market. Damage was so widespread across the Omaha metro area and Douglas County that officials still were trying to determine the extent Saturday as homeowners revved up chain saws and packed refrigerators with ice. Some power outages were expected to last through Saturday, the Omaha Public Power District projected. "This storm... (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Eagle takes wing in park Jun 28, 2008
Keokuk s Al Moander uses two different chain saws to carve large pieces like the one he is working on in Rand Park. He said he enjoys the speed at which the chainsaw artwork develops. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Crews from afar support Dismal fire Jun 27, 2008
Courses completed by some of the FW members include use of maps and compasses; first aid/CPR; fire engine operations; radio communications and use of chain saws. The other crew boss, Rick Meadows, who has worked with the JCC crews since 1989, said he is proud of the men and women representing the Flatwoods JCC.. (Suffolk News Herald, VA)
STIHL(R) TIMBERSPORTS(R) and Carhartt(R) Announce Multi-Year Sponsorship Jun 27, 2008
STIHL Inc. manufactures the world's largest selling brand of chain saws and produces a full line of powerful, lightweight, and versatile handheld outdoor power equipment for homeowners and professional users. STIHL products are sold through independent servicing power equipment retailers from coast to coast - not mass merchants. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Community Garden thrives at Bard Jun 26, 2008
The benches were built by hand with chain saws and chisels and drills from cedar cut down in a local forest, a once in a lifetime job. " "Dozens of students, community and staff members have poured energy in the garden," said Paul. "It's been a site for campfires and drum circles. (Rhinebeck Gazette Advertiser, NY)
Police keep busy with burglaries Jun 25, 2008
William Parrish told Sheriffs Investigator John Bates on Monday that four chain saws and an air compressor had been stolen out of his shed in the 800 block of Paddock Loop in the Caddo area. The shed was not enclosed, so there was no forced entry. (Durant Daily Democrat, OK)
One student's quest to win the college lumberjack championship Jun 25, 2008
Notable, too, all in the family have been remarkably injury-free despite years of muscling mighty saws, axes, and chain saws at high speeds. Credit a self-pronounced fanaticism for safety as well as chain-link socks and shinguards. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
DEL MAR: Women demonstrate woodsmen's skills Jun 25, 2008
At old Del Mar, the Lumberjills compete against each other in five events, underhand chopping, hot sawing (done with modified chain saws), cross-cut sawing, log rolling and ax throwing. Melton, a hotshot with the hot saw, serves as the team's chainsaw wood-carving artist. (North County Times)
Bill Harrell Vies For Laurens County Sheriffs Post Jun 24, 2008
E. When we were helping people whose homes were destroyed and damaged by the tornadoes that passed through Laurens County, I was able to haul chain saws, tarps, and other emergency equipment. F. I drive in wooded areas, down dirt roads, and across fields. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Downtown cleanup efforts 'rejuvenate' Jun 18, 2008
Ron Phillips, special projects director for RHS, had his work crew come out and clear away brush at Tsunami Landing, a task which required a tractor and chain saws to complete. "What they (BID) want to do is they want to clear these all out and put flowers in them," he said, pointing to planters that lined the parking lot next to Third street. (Daily Triplicate)
Family rebuilds after traumatic brain injury Jun 17, 2008
Although sawyers were downing trees just around the ridge up Bear Creek that Tuesday, they heard nothing over the drowning buzz of chain saws as Jeff's 19,000-pound tractor tumbled 300 yards down the mountain. No one will ever know exactly what happened, but Marcia thinks the tractor's tire slipped on another log, causing it to roll. (Missoulian, MT)
Outdoors hot line Jun 15, 2008
Among them: firearms safety, chain saws, big game hunting and salmon fishing. COST: $225 if bring tent; $250 to stay in cabin. (Anchorage Daily News)
Mourners To Gather For Towns Filleted Charlie The Tuna Statue Jun 14, 2008
The 8-foot Monterey cypress sculpture that used to greet visitors to the coastal fishing town was filleted by two young men who stole it as a prank and then, panicked they would be found out, took chain saws to it. Not that Charlie would have lasted much longer anyway, the town learned, what with the way bugs and rot had hollowed out his innards. (KIRO TV, WA)
Grant funds hot topic in fire districts Jun 14, 2008
By July, it's often too hot to run chain saws in wooded areas, and shortly thereafter, fire season arrives. When snow comes, people forget about fires, Nilson said. (Missoulian, MT)
Iowa Scouts praised for heroism in deadly tornado Jun 14, 2008
And others broke into an equipment shed, seized chain saws and other tools, and started clearing fallen trees from a road. Dozens of the Scouts, ages 13 to 18, were hailed for their bravery and resourcefulness Thursday, the morning after a twister flattened their camp in Iowa and killed four boys. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Fighting to save their own homes in Bonny Doon Jun 14, 2008
He and others used chain saws to chop down trees and cut fire lines in the brush around the station. But disaster struck when a hose that connected the station's water tank to its hydrant burned up, cutting off the water supply. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Scouts Killed In Tornado Identified; Texas Governor Offers Condolences Jun 13, 2008
After the tornado, several of the campers used chain saws and other tools to begin freeing those left trapped under piles of debris. Others set up a triage system and uninjured scouts administered first aid to victims, using techniques that they had practiced just the day before. (KWTX.com, TX)
Storm kills 4 at Boy Scout camp Jun 12, 2008
As emergency crews used chain saws to cut their way through fallen trees to reach parts of the camp, the Little Sioux Scout Ranch, search and rescue teams began to treat the wounded and send the more serious cases to area hospitals. Gov. Chet Culver said teams were searching for three missing children. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Protocol went out the window after storm Jun 11, 2008
Decent people --- like Johnny Fisher of Lawler --- showed up with chain saws and a sense of urgency to make things right. Again, I don't know what protocol is. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Husqvarna lays off more than 80 employees Jun 9, 2008
Husqvarna is the worlds largest producer of lawn mowers, chain saws and portable petrol-powered garden equipment. Leave a Comment. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Fire Restrictions Hinder Visits To Cloudcroft, N.M. Jun 9, 2008
A current level 4 restriction means no flames, lawn mowers or chain saws. A couple of years ago we had a level 4 and it's when it gets really dry like this, said Cloudcroft resident Michael Nivison. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Poor air quality predicted in our area this weekend Jun 7, 2008
- Using public transportation, car pooling and/or combining trips; - Refueling cars at night to reduce gasoline vapors getting into the air during the daytime when the sun can cook the vapors and form ozone; - Avoiding the use of small gasoline powered engines, such as lawn mowers, chain saws, and leaf blowers. EPA and the New England states provide real-time ozone data and air quality forecasts at http://www. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Amid aid delays, locals in Burma (Myanmar) rebuild Jun 2, 2008
But then hope emerges: Workers are carving out a second strip at the sparkling new Mingaladon airport, where immigration officers stamp in planeloads of foreign aid workers and Burmese are returning home with handy tools such as electric chain saws. A small number of foreign relief experts have been allowed into the delta in the past few days. (Christian Science Monitor)
Oakdale fire may have been intentionally set Jun 2, 2008
They worked their way through the woods, utilizing chain saws, and pike poles to check for sparks. They sprayed hoses over the woods to put out the blaze, and keep it from spreading further. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Oakdale Lake blaze under investigation May 31, 2008
Instead of smoke-filled rooms, they were picking their way through smoke-filled woods, brandishing chain saws and pike poles along with their hoses. Firefighters were returning from a call at Bliss Towers when they saw the sky filled with gray smoke just down the hill from the main fire house. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
After earthquake, China welcomes U.S. military May 30, 2008
So far, the Chinese have accepted two military flights carrying water, food, generators, blankets, and 183 chain saws. An additional commercial flight on Tuesday brought in more tents, for a total of 800, for people whose homes were ruined. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
Chain saws banned, Forest Service cabins convert to oil heat May 30, 2008
Juneau-based Territorial Sportsmen Inc. said it won't be able to provide firewood because of a new rule this year that bars people from using chain saws to cut wood on the island in the Kootznoowoo Wilderness, 15 miles southeast of Juneau in the Forest Service-run Tongass National Forest ... "We're not going to be traipsing out there with chain saws, either," Sammon said. (Juneau Empire)
THIS MORNING May 30, 2008
Firm s chain saws stolen from truck. SMITHFIELD TWP. Seven chain saws were stolen from a Moscow business s utility truck while it was parked in a Perfect Homes parking lot on Milford Road sometime between May 23 and 27, state police said. (Scranton Times, PA)
Brazil Police Arrest Loggers In Amazon Reserve May 29, 2008
The loggers bribed officials of the government's Indian foundation Funai and befriended Indians with gifts such as cars, motorcycles and chain saws, a police spokeswoman told Reuters from Mato Grosso. The arrest follows rising concern over the rain forest among environmental groups after Environment Minister Marina Silva, who was seen as a guardian of the Amazon, stepped down on May 13. (Planet Ark, United States)
Nation: Food price inflation is just the beginning May 29, 2008
I hear a lot of chain saws going around these days, he said. I think the people are starting to panic now. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Summit Fire: Ex-firefighter's home leveled, despite his efforts to May 28, 2008
But plenty of others remained, chain saws and hatches in hand, cutting down charred trees and brush, anything that looked like it might fall across a road. Most wore neon orange or yellow protective fire suits, their faces black with soot. (San Jose Mercury News)
Death and survival in New Hartford May 28, 2008
"The town pretty much went unscathed," Schipper said, as the sound of chain saws buzzed and backup generators chugged away in the background. After devastating Parkersburg, the storms followed Beaver Creek toward New Hartford, hitting homes along 325th Street, Trapper Road and Beaver Valley Street. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Diverse forests may help absorb carbon May 26, 2008
- Chain saws scream in a northern Michigan forest, but it's not the familiar sound of lumberjacks. This time the tree killers are environmental researchers. (AZCentral -- News)
Cadillac stolen at gunpoint on Old St. Augustine Road May 26, 2008
CSS Landscaping, 9506 Hood Road - Someone cut a hole in a fence between 5 p.m. May 13 and 7 a.m. May 14, cut the lock off a storage shed and stole four chain saws. Employee theft. (Florida Times-Union)
Chinatown, demolition a step to lowering crime May 24, 2008
By Rosemarie Bernardo Equipped with heavy machinery, blowtorches and chain saws, city workers removed a wooden roof and trellised structure yesterday that business owners and residents say sheltered gambling, drug dealing and prostitution in Chinatown. "This is one step in removing the bad element there," said Dolores Mollring, a member of a citizens patrol. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
