Crime & punishment Sep 20, 2008
A yard maintenance employee reported that someone took two chainsaws that were lying in the yard while the men were working. The workers saw a man running up the street with the chainsaws. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Texans take heart in neighbors, simple things Sep 17, 2008
Folks brought out chainsaws to clear downed trees and pitched in to gather up debris. Greg Hassell, of Bellaire, eight miles southwest of Houston, said people with power or supplies were helping those without -- a spirit perhaps aided by the storm literally removing some dividers. (CNN -- US)
Classifieds Web site leads police to prostitution ring Sep 14, 2008
12000 block of Shady Creek Drive - Two chainsaws and a bicycle were stolen between 4 p.m. Sept. 2 and 8 a.m. the next day after someone forced their way into a shed. 11000 block of Rustic Wheel Court - Someone broke into the home around 4 p.m. Sept. 3 after forcing open a door, but left with nothing after an alarm went off. (Florida Times-Union)
LETTERS: NCT, Sept. 11, 2008 Sep 12, 2008
HotJobs Local Search. Obama will negatively affect the economy. (North County Times)
GUEST OPINION: Privatizing profits; socializing losses Sep 12, 2008
In March, Paul Krugman of The New York Times stated, For example, there was a 2003 photo-op in which officials from multiple agencies used pruning shears and chainsaws to chop up stacks of banking regulations. The occasion symbolized the shared determination of Bush appointees to suspend adult supervision just as the financial industry was starting to run wild Oh, and the Bush administration actively blocked state governments when they tried to protect families against predatory lending. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Plattsburg man received four truckloads of stolen property Sep 11, 2008
Items included chainsaws, construction equipment, stereo equipment, TV's, hand tools and garden equipment. The discovery of these items have cleared up several burglaries spanning the areas of Clay County and Smithville Mo. (Cameron Observer, MO)
Berkeley tree-sitters finally down to earth Sep 10, 2008
Some of them erupted in cheers when arborists fired up chainsaws on the redwood's few remaining branches, while others watched in shocked disbelief at the unfolding spectacle and some appeared forlorn the protest was ending. The tree-sitters' supporters spent Tuesday burning sage sticks, beating drums, shouting encouragement to their arboreal cohorts and scuffling with police. (San Francisco Chronicle)
On the road to restoration Sep 8, 2008
Chainsaws, interjected B.A.. Pacific Power was really heroic in offering to help us with that, finished Lenny. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Businesses tallying Gustav's toll Sep 3, 2008
sales manager Britt Coyle said there was only minor damage to the store, which he expected to be open today to sell chainsaws, generators, and other necessities to residents returning home. At the nearby Jolly Inn restaurant, the owners had a diesel generator powering their refrigerator to prevent thousands of dollars of food from spoiling. (Boston Globe)
Gustav may trigger $10B in insurance claims Sep 3, 2008
34-year-old sales manager Britt Coyle said there was only minor damage to the store, which he expected to be open on Wednesday to sell chainsaws, generators and other necessities to residents returning home. For the moment, there were no customers in sight, and power outages in the area were widespread. (MSNBC -- Politics)
After the storm, can you survive the cleanup? Sep 3, 2008
Guarisco says typical injuries after a storm include people falling off roofs and ladders while making repairs, people hurting themselves with saws or chainsaws as they try to clear away trees, people cutting their hands and other parts of their bodies on sharp or broken objects and people injuring their eyes. "Be aware of your surroundings," Guarisco urges returning residents. (CNN)
Three years later, Katrina's impact still felt daily on Mississippi's Gulf Coast Aug 30, 2008
He remembers tearing up two chainsaws cutting through trees that had fallen on roads and houses. Then he went to a relief site and got another. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
LETTERS: NCT, Aug. 23, 2008 Aug 24, 2008
I just know it"That diatribe covered every cynical conspiracy idea that is out there. To Reardon wrote on Aug 23, 2008 2:31 PM:You aren't much of a Media Watcher if you can't check your own sources. Have you ever heard of Snopes? The myth of Obama not being a citizen has already been debunked. Why you waste your time with this? Richard wrote on Aug 23, 2008 2:52 PM:Bush did not protect America by invading Iraq, in spite of how much he wanted to Hussein had already used the last of his chemical... (North County Times)
Fay proves costly Aug 23, 2008
About 12 hours earlier, Shane Moore woke up to chainsaws buzzing outside his Cincinnati Avenue home. Moore laughed a little when he saw what had happened. (The St. Augustine Record)
Where community service is 'not a chore' Aug 23, 2008
"You may not be able to afford to pay someone to remove it, or you don't have anyone to call. Now you do. You can contact us and we will get a bunch of people together that will bring chainsaws, cut up your tree and move it out for you.". Maulsby, who is studying law at Tulane University in New Orleans, had aspirations to be a set and lighting designer while a student at The Lawrenceville School. (NJ.com -- Times)
Berkeley tree-sitters still refuse to leave Aug 23, 2008
As chainsaws buzzed, former tree-sitter Amanda Tierney, 21, whose nickname is Dumpster Muffin, stood near police barricades on Piedmont Avenue and shouted at police and work crews, saying they had "no regard for (protesters') lives and safety.". E-mail Charles Burress at. (San Francisco Chronicle)
SAHPC update Aug 21, 2008
In theory, if Judge Miller follows the guidance of the University, there could be the smell of chainsaws around Memorial Stadium as soon as this weekend. When looking at Judge Miller's cautious approach to date however, that seems unlikely. (Cal Sports -- Rivals.com)
Some area gas stations experience shortages: Aug 21, 2008
Popular items include generators, batteries, tarps, squeegees, chainsaws, temporary cooking items, rope and twine. kevin. (Florida Times-Union)
Leave the guns and grenades behind Aug 20, 2008
In among the full-size shampoos and pocket knives, TSA has found everything from live baby alligators and dead snakes to car and boat batteries, propane stoves, blow torches and, especially during hurricane season, plenty of chainsaws. (Want to see some of this stuff. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Store employee suspected in theft (1827) Aug 15, 2008
" rd wilson wrote on Aug 13, 2008 10:44 PM:" dionnow,Uhhhh, maybe because she allegedly broke the law and should be recognized for it. Would you hire a person like this if she is guilty. (Brownwood Bulletin, TX)
A bridge — not too far Aug 13, 2008
They arrived at the top of a hill and spent 12 hours cutting and hacking through brush with chainsaws and hand tools ... The bridge was a very welcome sight for firefighters who wore heavy gear and carried chainsaws and other tools. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
A little country, a little glitter, a whole lotta Democrats Aug 10, 2008
Alluding to a 19th-century lovers' hideaway in the Rockies, the decor - crosscut logs, mounted chainsaws, and iron lanterns suspended among aspen trunks - captures the "beauty of the history of this state," says Kevin Delk, co-owner and designer. The equally fanciful small-plates menu abounds in delicacies like sweetbreads on chestnut-honey cakes and crawfish beignets sprinkled with cayenne sugar. (Boston Globe)
Accident leaves man pinned beneath vehicle Aug 9, 2008
Once EMS and firefighters arrived, they fought feverishly to clear the underbrush with chainsaws as they used a jack to raise up the car enough to free the man. Pulling the still conscious man from beneath the vehicle, he was placed on a stretcher and rushed to the hospital. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
Some Blame Stores for ID Theft Aug 7, 2008
R News: As It Happens, Where It Happens. Thursday August 07, 2008. (R News)
Timber industry wants own emissions rules Aug 7, 2008
He said creating more plantations wouldn't make up for the forest industry's destruction of natural forests with "chainsaws and bulldozers for the entirely unnecessary export woodchip industry". "What they're doing is quite deceitfully diverting attention to a proposal for plantations," Senator Brown said. (The Australian)
Looking for a Family Friendly Alternative to the Summer Road Trip? Aug 6, 2008
Wednesday, August 06, 2008. Looking for a Family Friendly Alternative to the Summer Road Trip. (Pekin Times, IL)
HEAP May Offer Increased Benefits Aug 6, 2008
" The Assembly says it will urge the state Senate and governor to back this bill when the legislature returns to Albany August 19. mrh/ay Email this Story to a Friend Print Friendly Version After four years of grass root efforts from one Rochester city school teacher, Superintendent Jean-Claude Brizard is ready to back a summer program called ROC E6. On a hot, muggy summer day thoughts of winter seem a long way off. Some, however, fear those cold months ahead and worry about keeping warm. Marie... (R News)
Tropical Storm Edouard Keeps Eye On Galveston Area Aug 5, 2008
The city will have additional crews on hand for emergencies, including 10 evacuation boats, eight rescue boats, and Houston Fire Department ladder trucks will be equipped with chainsaws to remove debris as needed. Houstonians packed into grocery stores to get water, batteries, flashlights and non-perishable food. (Click2Houston, TX)
Lawlessness mars dreams Aug 2, 2008
Rolling a cigarette and resting beside his two chainsaws, Lindomar readily admits he took his land illegally. The region attracts people with a frontier mentality. (BBC News -- Americas)
Letters for Saturday, August 2, 2008 Aug 2, 2008
And yes you are within the allotted noise curfew, however no one else on the block has your huge machine and I questioned if the curfew is for weed-whackers, mowers and chainsaws, not industrial-sized shredders as loud as his. He turned away and told me to go back home and I stupidly replied, Don t tell me what to do. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Earth's most stunning landscapes Jul 31, 2008
The traditional conservationists nightmare is a single company with a few chainsaws and sticks of dynamite undoing works it took nature hundreds or millions of years to create. But with a growing world population and a changing climate, the challenges these days come from many directions. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Returning to charred remains Jul 31, 2008
Hand crews made up of California Department of Corrections inmates and U.S. Forest Service hot-shot crews have been carrying hoes and chainsaws and yards of fire hose up steep terrain to make fire lines. "That is grueling, hard work to lay a hose in this fire," said Mike Mohler, a Cal Fire public information officer. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Cascade fire dubbed year's 'most dangerous' Jul 29, 2008
Monday morning, Kastner was already organizing two truckloads of supplies that ranged from toilet paper to chainsaws. He is strict on his equipment check-out system because he s accountable if any of the equipment doesn t make it back to the Northern Rockies fire supply cache in Missoula. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
NH gov meets with emergency officials Jul 29, 2008
Chris Pope, the state emergency management director, urged people using chainsaws and other power equipment not to keep working when they get too tired. The state has set up a help hotline for tornado victims and is working on a way to allow homeowners, loggers and others to arrange for debris removal by contacting one source. (Concord Monitor)
Cherokee man charged in stolen vehicles case Jul 26, 2008
At the house, investigators discovered more stolen property, including two stolen auto tags, the three Mercedes, the John Deer ATV, a Polaris ATV and more than 200 power tools and chainsaws. They arrested Christopher James Antkowiak, 34, on five counts of receiving stolen property, a press release issued Friday afternoon said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Fewer than 4,000 now without power (4384) Jul 22, 2008
Stacey wrote on Jul 21, 2008 10:30 AM:" Uh, BOB, come on over to Morningside and take a look around. Puts 2001 to shame. Depends on what part of town you live in. That 2001 storm Northside was worse, this time the East side took the brunt. Come over and help, we could use the labor with streets and driveways blocked by downed trees and branches. My hubby and boys have been out since 5 with chainsaws helping get our street driveable. We've got a tree through our sunroom. Could always be worse,... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Hikers help clear Falls Lake trail Jul 20, 2008
Once the route is approved, Brewer and company go through with a variety of tools -- from chainsaws and loppers (big scissors to chop smaller tree limbs) to mattocks (a two-headed ax and digging device). When Brewer is satisfied that the trail is passable, he touches base with the Corps for permission to promote it as open. (News & Observer)
Socialists in $2,000 tailored suits Jul 16, 2008
But I ve tried to find a transcript of that press conference, and other than tons of references to Gilleran and chainsaws, I can t actually find it. Anyway, if you have any luck, you might want to post a follow-up and explain how we really got into this mess. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
West's fire season gets longer, stronger Jul 7, 2008
AP photo - Firefighters arrive with chainsaws to clear brush from the path of the gap fire along West Camino Cielo Road in Santa Barbara, Calif. on Sunday. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Rock Solid founder trusts in God to heal his leg Jul 7, 2008
Moser was trapped in the tree for five minutes while four other men on the Job Squad used chainsaws to cut the branch free. He never lost consciousness and remained calm as emergency responders loaded him into an ambulance. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Far, far out of Africa Jul 5, 2008
It is physically demanding work, similar to what traditional loggers did before they traded their chainsaws for massive harvesting machines, and unlike anything these men did in Africa. The logdriver's Waltz plays to a different beat these days in northern Quebec. (Globe and Mail)
Fire guts Logan home Jul 3, 2008
Firefighters stepped onto the home s roof from a fire truck ladder and used chainsaws to cut holes through the roof to ventilate the fire and inhibit its potential to spread. As crews battled the blaze, flames continued to drift up the sides of the home and threaten the safety of firefighters. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
A time capsule preserved in ice Jul 2, 2008
Chainsaws were used to cut the ice into movable-sized blocks. Wind and weather had reduced the roof timbers from the original 25-millimetre thickness to less than 10 millimetres in parts but the hut was remarkably intact. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Big trouble in Tiny Township Jul 2, 2008
The OPP need to find and jail the people with the chainsaws for vandalism. plan and simple. (Toronto Star)
Sunday a.m. accident claims two Jul 1, 2008
The Brookhaven Fire Department used chainsaws to clear the trees and heavy foliage surrounding the car and the Jaws of Life to extract Loup and Albritton from the vehicle. Serena Allen, 19, of Magnolia, and Dallas Bass, 14, of McComb, were both transported from the scene to King's Daughters Medical Center. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Eagle takes wing in park Jun 28, 2008
He began carving about 9 years ago, and about 5 years ago, he started carving larger pieces with chainsaws, such as this one ... He uses two Echo chainsaws. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Beer given a bum rap Jun 26, 2008
sheesh wrote on Jun 25, 2008 5:08 PM:" Responsibility should be the issue. And it's the same issue with many things. Chainsaws, doughnuts, and religion should all be used responsibly.Rather than make statements like all doughnut eaters are dimwits and fat asses. ". sheesh wrote on Jun 25, 2008 5:11 PM:" Estelle, thanks for pointing out CRB's spelling error. When I read it I just assumed it was a typo that mean "statisics". ". (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Downed tree causes blackout, halts commuter rail Jun 25, 2008
Firefighters used four chainsaws to cut the tree off the car, and used the "jaws of life" hydraulic winches to uncrumple the roof. Lincoln and Bedford firefighters were on scene to assist. (Concord Journal, MA)
Trees block Park Lane, Heath's Bridge Jun 25, 2008
Firefighters used four chainsaws to cut the tree off the car, then used the Jaws of Life to cut the roof off in order to help the female motorist stuck inside. Lincoln and Bedford firefighters assisted as emergency personnel loaded the woman onto a long board and transferred her to Emerson Hospital. (Concord Journal, MA)
Heat Wave Brings High Fire Danger Jun 21, 2008
He also advised that people should not use such equipment as lawn mowers, chainsaws and weed whackers after 10 a.m., because a brush fire can easily ignite when a metal blade strikes a rock. San Diego City Parks and Recreation crews are clearing brush in the Scripps Ranch Area. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
Use it up, wear it out, make it do, do without Jun 20, 2008
They take things that are broken -- lawn mowers and weed-eaters and chainsaws and other small engines -- and they fix them. Imagine that. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Kelso High School memories: 1960 to 1964 Jun 19, 2008
I remember seeing two pickups full of men with chainsaws in front of us and one pickup full behind cutting trees out of the road. Trees along the highway were blowing down like toothpicks in a gail. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Board apologizes for tree trimming Jun 18, 2008
According to Stovall, she noticed a county road crew using chainsaws to cut back limbs on the tree. When she asked them why they were doing so, she was told that a local farmer had complained that limbs from the tree were problematic for his farm equipment and that the Board of Supervisors had instructed the crew take care of the problem. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Olney residents work together to clean damage Jun 17, 2008
After Sunday s storm passed, the sounds of chainsaws echoed throughout neighborhoods as residents began cleaning up downed trees and limbs ... A group of residents, using chainsaws, quickly cut the tree and removed the debris from the road. (Olney Daily Mail, IL)
Deafening Howl, Then Deadly Chaos for Scouts Jun 14, 2008
Some told of a deafening howl that ended after eight seconds, leaving behind a chaotic scene for which no drills, indeed nothing, could have prepared them: screaming, howling boys buried beneath rubble, wood and stones; a desperate search to get help when it turned out that the ranger s home, too, had blown away; and rescue teams struggling with bulldozers, tractors and chainsaws to get into the camp on unpaved roads where enormous trees had fallen all around. When I got up, Cody said, there was... (New York Times)
Scouts heroic as tornado kills 4 Jun 14, 2008
And others broke into an equipment shed, seized chainsaws and other tools and started clearing fallen trees from a road. Dozens of the scouts, aged 13 to 18, were yesterday hailed for their bravery and resourcefulness, the morning after a twister flattened their camp in Iowa and killed four boys. (The Australian)
Scouts praised as heroes after tornado kills 4 Jun 13, 2008
And others broke into an equipment shed, seized chainsaws and other tools, and started clearing fallen trees from a road. Mike Ransdell/MCT. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Scouts Acted As Rescuers Jun 13, 2008
Doug Rothgeb said four scouts in his troop, including his son, cut through trees with chainsaws to get to the ranger's shed. Rothgeb said his reunion with the boys late Wednesday was emotional. (7 KETV Omaha)
Storm cleanup underway in Saratoga County, other ... Jun 12, 2008
Overnight, crews armed with chainsaws cut the tree into pieces small enough to move out of the way -- but it was not enough to make Dorothy's house immediately livable. Walt McClure: What are you going to do now. (FOX23 News, NY)
Killer tornado strikes Little Sioux Scout Ranch Jun 12, 2008
An access road to the devastated section was blocked by a large tree downed by the twister, which caused first responders to drive four wheel drive vehicles though a three foot deep ditch or hike through it and across a field with their gear, backboards, chainsaws or other rescue materials ... Rescuers from Oto to Missouri Valley to Blair arrived in fire trucks and ambulances, bringing with them chainsaws, backboards, blankets, flashlights, and more with them. (Missouri Valley Times News, IA)
Vote on proposed county noise ordinance scheduled for Wednesday Jun 11, 2008
EZJPIMP wrote on Jun 10, 2008 5:56 PM:" I agree with Mac1974. I've had a comp. stereo for the past 10 years and never have had a complaint. Myself, I think that if you want city rules, then live in the city. The city has all the ordinances that I hear you want. Sounds like another annex campaign to me. What about farm machinary? Their loud but somehow tolerated outside city limits. What about chainsaws and woodchippers? What about all the other "loudness" from outside the city limits? Nobody... (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Wind Rips Up Stadium Floor, Causes Outages Jun 11, 2008
In Renton, crews with chainsaws were busy chopping up a large tree that had been leaning over for some time but finally toppled during the storm. Copyright 2008 by. (KIRO TV, WA)
Missed by worst weather, county still impacted Jun 10, 2008
The people of Montpelier went to bed to the sound of generators Friday evening and awoke to the sound of chainsaws as a storm ripped through Indiana bringing heavy winds and leaving the city with downed trees and power lines, siding and shingles blown from buildings, and a 10-hour power outage ... The mayor put out a call over the emergency scanner for volunteers with chainsaws to gather and help clear the debris. (Hartford City News-Times, IN)
Storm rips Coles County: Damage widespread in south of Mattoon Jun 9, 2008
Today, Mattoon Public Works Department employees will start up the chainsaws. We ll have a crew out to get the walks and boulevards cleared. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Tell us your story from the storm Jun 8, 2008
tete wrote on Jun 7, 2008 2:37 AM:" Oakland has been hit hard again for the second time in a week. Storm damage is widespread and effects every block in town. Trees were uprooted and lines have been down, poles broken in two by the Lake Park. The top of the neighbor's tree just missed our house, but will need to be sawed apart to be removed. We watched it coming on the radar, knew it was going to be bad, but it went from calm to raging in just a few minutes. It hit hard and fast and then it was... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
