The Recycling Corner: Dec. 4 Dec 2, 2008
Bags are baled and sent to a recycling company, where they are processed and eventually turned into composite lumber, such as TREX and ChoiceDek. What kinds of bags do they take. (Brookline TAB, MA)
Canada Opposition Unites to Oust Harper With Stimulus Plan Worth Billions Dec 2, 2008
Opposition parties want immediate help for hard-pressed companies such as automakers and lumber mills. We are ready to form a new government that will address the best interests of the people, Dion said at a press conference in Ottawa after signing the coalition agreement, flanked by Bloc Quebecois Leader and New Democratic Leader. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Julie Marcum Dec 2, 2008
She worked as a bookkeeper at Bureau County Grain Co., Bureau Service Co., Allen Lumber Co. and Allen Kitchen Mart. She worked as a librarian at Tiskilwa Township Library for 19 years and was the Arispie Township clerk for 25 years. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Pam Connally (left) enjoys a laugh while visiting with homeowner Susan Lambert (center) and Angie Gam about Lambert’s home and Christmas decorations during the annual Holiday Home Tour on Sunday. (Photo by Sara Loven) Dec 2, 2008
Tickets are 15 in advance and 20 at the door and are available at Wayne's Boots in Cody and Bloedorn Lumber in Powell. Other Cody Christmas events include. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
Arkansas sawmills slow with housing decline Dec 1, 2008
- Like their counterparts elsewhere, Arkansas sawmills are struggling to survive as demand for hardwoods and pine have fallen off and lumber prices have reached new lows with the housing foreclosure crisis and little new construction ... "We have had to lay people off, one of the hardest things I have ever had to do, and downsize our operations to match our struggling economy," said Clay Curtner of Curtner Lumber Co. near Newport ... Bradley Lumber Co. in Warren closed its hardwood sawmill this... (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Is Canada headed toward a constitutional crisis? Dec 1, 2008
this government has done nothing for financial assistance for layed of working people there is billions of dollars in ei, one part of our country collects 52 weeks the other part 35 weeks,he has destroyed the forest industry by sighning the lumber deal, taken away the right to strike working people have died on picket lines to have the only they have as a last resort to get a decent cooective agreement,beleive me workers don't go on strike for the fun of it wilf. Posted 30/11/08 at 1:43 PM EST. (Globe and Mail)
A Room of His Own Nov 30, 2008
So every time the boards went on sale at a nearby lumber shop, Roth bought up all they had. After a year, he finally had enough to cover all 2,400 square feet. (Boston Globe)
No need to replace 'old' skylights Nov 30, 2008
Build a small frame of 1-by-1 lumber. Nail a piece of quarter-inch plywood on the frame. (Boston Globe)
Feldman goes for second straight bowling title Nov 30, 2008
By nailing down her third straight No. 1 seeding in the Women's Series event, which runs alongside the Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour, Feldman shoots for her second consecutive title Sunday on ESPN (Time Warner channel 24) against the No. 2-seeded Bellinder. The telecast begins at 1 p.m.. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Ice rink opening to highlight Downtown Holiday Nov 30, 2008
Entries for the drawing are distributed by participating businesses with merchandise ranging from tires to jewelry, from salons to appliances, and from lumber and hardware to antiques and gifts. Each $10 purchase qualifies the buyer to receive one ticket for the shopping spree. (Durant Daily Democrat, OK)
How to Make Your Home Green and Healthy Nov 30, 2008
Flooring, structural lumber, cabinets and a wide range of furnishings are available from FSC suppliers nationwide. You can be assured that these products are made from woods that are responsibly managed, harvested and manufactured. (Pekin Times, IL)
New Central Park dog area beginning to take shape Nov 30, 2008
Pam and Ricky Atkins are donating the lumber needed to construct the roof of a 20-foot diameter gazebo which is located just inside of the entrance to the dog park, and park benches, donated by Kroger, will be placed in the gazebo so dog owners can sit as they watch their dogs play. The Murray-Calloway County Parks and Recreation Department will also provide a combination doggie-and-people water fountain, according to Martin. (Murray Ledger & Times, KY)
German settlers congregated in Spring Branch community Nov 30, 2008
The lumber was then hand-planed. Square nails were used in the construction while the beams in the attic were hand-pegged. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Tornado towns Nov 30, 2008
Besides the school, key assets taken out included the lumber yard, two banks and City Hall ... Kwik Star built a larger store, and the lumber yard is open. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Millard Franklin White (16) Nov 30, 2008
He was in the lumber business for 23 years and was a deputy sheriff for 12 years. Mr. White is survived by his wife Lillie Mae White of Dadeville, son Darryl J. (Sandy) White of Ft. Walton Beach, Fla. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
Oltmann Funeral Home Celebrates Centennial Anniversary in Business Nov 29, 2008
Four years after his grandfather's death, Ralph cut lumber from the family farm in Gerald and Fred brought the lumber to Union in August 1945 to build the funeral home on Church Street. The building began as a 40-by-60-foot structure and the original oak frame and walnut trim is still in place today. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Otto A. Peter Nov 29, 2008
He worked at Bauman s Lumber for 15 years until retiring. Mary passed away on Oct. 2, 1980. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Home-building slump hits home Nov 29, 2008
This time Carlson said the irony is that it s a great time to build there are low interest rates and falling prices for petroleum products and lumber ... Luckily for us, there s always a need for plumbers and electricians, while housing is kind of a roller coaster, she said. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Busy start to the holiday shopping season Nov 29, 2008
Hundreds of customers lined up outside Wal-Mart, stretching from the store entrance to neighboring store Sutherlands Lumber Co.. For those ready to face the long lines and cold weather, it was a successful day. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Throwing the Traditional Deck a Curve Nov 29, 2008
Through the years, Gregory learned that cedar and treated lumber often require yearly maintenance after being exposed to severe cold and moisture. Although he has built many cedar decks, he recently switched allegiances to man-made materials that offer lower maintenance and more variety in appearance. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
After 99 years in business, Brannum Lumber closing (14) Nov 29, 2008
After 99 years in business, Brannum Lumber closing ... RACINE Brannum Lumber almost made it to its 100th anniversary but instead will close next month after 99-plus years ... And the recent closure of Stock Lumber in Sturtevant only added to Brannum s future business prospects, said Brannum s majority owner, Henry Anderson. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Program gaining momentum as gift-giving season begins Nov 29, 2008
The guy at the checkout counter, his kids go to schools with my kids, the woman at the GNH Lumber, she store shops in my store our money goes back and forth and keeps food on the table, he said, and even the food tastes better when it is grown in Greene County. With the economy where it is today, said Packard, it is more important than ever to support local businesses not just because we need to be mindful of where our tax dollars go, but because our neighbors are offering quality products and... (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Alberta may clear cut trees to stop pine beetle Nov 28, 2008
The Alberta Forest Products Association said Thursday that the value of shipped lumber, panel board and pulp and paper is down $265-million for the first three quarters of 2008 compared to the same period last year. One of the biggest drops in the third quarter 34 per cent was in panel board used in home construction. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Remodeling Hints for a Tough Real Estate Market Nov 28, 2008
"Wood has a lower environmental impact throughout its life cycle than other building materials" says Paul Mackie of the Western Red Cedar Lumber Association. Even if you have no immediate plans to sell, and are remodeling to improve your enjoyment of your home, remember that someday you may want - or need - to compete for buyers in a tight market. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Machine Shop Chic: The latest trend in home decor is a revival of the 1920s Machine Age Nov 28, 2008
Cottage Living s 2008 Idea Home includes Jackie Terrell s dining table crafted from a slab of lumber mounted on antique movie camera tripods. And October s Elle Decor shows an old apothecary cabinet in the weekend home office of designers Richard Lambertson and John Truex. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Wood's the choice for doors, storms Nov 27, 2008
Go to a lumber dealer and ask to see the Brosco catalog, which shows hundreds of wood doors in all shapes, sizes, and styles: Mahogany, oak, pine, and fir. They can be trimmed to fit and can be primed and painted, or stained. (Boston Globe)
Crisis hits smallest US state Nov 27, 2008
His younger brother, Johnny, drove trucks for a lumber firm for 15 years. As the orders dried up, he saw other colleagues getting laid off, but he didn't think he would be for the chop. (BBC News -- Americas)
AES visits MSU Wood Magic Nov 27, 2008
A portable sawmill that turns rough logs into lumber and helps introduce such terms as heartwood, sapwood and residues. "Wood sandwiches" that illustrate how plywood is made. (Choctaw Plaindealer, MS)
• Return of big government Nov 27, 2008
"There's not a lot of commonalities between us and north Idaho where everything is either mining, lumber and tourism. What do we have in common with that besides in Blaine County which has high levels of tourism?". Despite the economic troubles, Roeser pointed out how the Magic Valley region has led job growth in the first two quarters. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Private gardens welcome visitors Nov 27, 2008
John, who later retired from the Halsey lumber mill, gladly leaves the digging and pruning to her, and prefers to be in charge of machinery ... That s when John becomes a lumberjack, she said. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Jazz Coalition to perform Dec. 6 Nov 27, 2008
Financial sponsors for the evening are Globe Gazette, Eagles Radio Communication (KGLO, KRIB, KLSS); Edward Jones, Stadheim Jewelers, North Iowa Golf, Home Lumber & Builders, Bergland & Cram Architects, Judith Demro, D.D.S., M.S., Central Park Dentistry, Mercy Medical Center, North Iowa, Merritt Computer Service, Inc., Absolute Waste Removal, DeVries, Price, & Davenport, P.C.. The Program. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
NoDa housing plan goes green Nov 27, 2008
photo NANCY PIERCE NoDa project backers (from left) Greg Godley, Ty Matthews and Chris Hanson have big plans for Abernethy Lumber site ... The project is tentatively called Abernethy Village after the Abernethy Lumber yard that used to operate on the site. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Feuding Lawyers Ordered to Team Up in $120 Million Case Nov 26, 2008
88 million; Ainsworth Lumber agreed to pay $8. 6 million; and Tolko Industries agreed to pay $4. (Law.com)
52 MOMS working to keep neighbors comfortable this season Nov 26, 2008
The groups already have donation boxes set up at Bell Building Supply on Lampkin Street, East Mississippi Lumber Co. on Russell Street and Lowe s Home Improvement on Highway 12. Although the Share the Light campaign only began last week, people already have started contributing. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Biofuel industry branches out, outside investors flow in Nov 26, 2008
Instead of the one guy who works at the ethanol plant going to the hardware store or the lumber store, youll have a bunch of people who have money to spend at the hardware store, and the car dealership, and for putting up a new house, said Chris Petersen, president of the Iowa Farmers Union. In addition, experts and advocates say local investors who resist the temptation to sell might fare better in the long term. (Yahoo News -- Farming and Agriculture)
Allentown home is destroyed in explosion Nov 26, 2008
Authorities marveled that anyone had survived the 1:15 p.m. blast in a neighborhood of single-family homes. "Officials condemned two neighboring homes that were severely damaged. The American Red Cross was helping at least 10 adults and seven children displaced by the blast. The brothers' elderly mother, who uses a wheelchair, also lived in the house but was not usually there in the afternoon, according to a neighbor, Bob Walko.Walko, 55, said he thought the explosion was from an airplane that... (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Deere Reports Earnings of $345 Million for Quarter and Record $2.05 Billion for Full Year Nov 26, 2008
05 Billion for Full Year. " Subject to the economic uncertainties noted, company equipment sales are projected to be about flat for the full year of 2009 and up about 7 percent for the first quarter. Included in the forecast is a negative currency-translation impact of about 6 percent for both the full year and first quarter. Deere's net income is forecast to be about $1.9 billion for 2009 and about $275 million for the first quarter. In spite of the present economic situation, Deere remains... (Canada Newswire)
Holiday tea, home tour planned Dec. 6 Nov 26, 2008
Reclaimed tin and lumber are used on the exterior and interior of the home, and a geothermal heat pump heats the home through radiant floor heat. The home was designed and built by the owners, who also own Down to Earth nursery. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Gift cards: 50% of shoppers will still purchase Nov 26, 2008
Contractor Greg Privitt pushes a cart of lumber past a display for gift cards at a Lowe's home improvement store in Seattle. fast facts. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Stimson lays off 70 at Forest Grove mill Nov 26, 2008
As many as 70 employees of Stimson Lumber's Forest Grove mill, northwest of Gaston near Henry Hagg Lake, will be laid off Jan. 11 as the timber company copes with the recession ... Smaller mills, like Banks Lumber, have already gone through cycles of opening and closing ... Ann Norton is the office manager at Banks Lumber. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Elderly man fights back when home invaded Nov 26, 2008
Ferguson said the black man took a piece of lumber from the porch. "He knocked me over in the corner," said Ferguson, who said he fought with both men. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Community : A busy weekend for the Northwoods Nov 26, 2008
We naturally think of lumber and paper when we think of forest products, but you might be surprised to learn just how much forest products are an integral part of our daily lives. Our forests are a renewable resource. (Forest Republican, WI)
Pioneer family business closing Nov 26, 2008
They began to work for Joseph Brooks, who owned the lumber yard in Old Washington ... He sold everything from construction materials, such as lumber and brick, to caskets and bicycles ... It would take us a half a day to unload a truckload of lumber, said Gerald. (Navasota Examiner, TX)
AGs office gets National Lumber to remove liens Nov 25, 2008
AGs office gets National Lumber to remove liens - Needham, MA - Needham Times ... AGs office gets National Lumber to remove liens ... After being financially crippled by liens placed on their homes, 10 Massachusetts families finally found relief last week after the state attorney general was able to get National Lumber to remove $260,000 in liens. (Needham Tab, MA)
Will Jan. 20 ever get here? Nov 25, 2008
Stroll from the bedroom in your eco-McMansion, with its photovoltaic solar panels, into the kitchen remodeled with reclaimed lumber ... Reclaimed lumber, I like that, it s almost as though any craftsman worth his salt would throw away a good used 2 by 6. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Cath. school becomes quirky hotel Nov 25, 2008
When the McMenamins saw the warehouse on a list of lumber for salvage, they jumped. It was something they had to do. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Brown v. green equals blue landowner Nov 25, 2008
Mr. Turkstra, who is chief executive officer of family owned Turkstra Lumber Co. Ltd. and not a professional developer, says he will have to dig deep into his own pockets to clean up the 16-acre former Frost Fence and Wire Products Ltd. site, in spite of the support he is receiving from the City of Hamilton's vaunted brownfield redevelopment program. It's like buying one wheel of a car, he says of the $15,000 city grant that will fund an environmental study and close to $700,000 in potential tax... (Globe and Mail -- Business)
A time of need Nov 24, 2008
Over six years, Parr Lumber has raised more than $200,000 for the Ronald McDonald House Charities with sales of specialty items and a percentage of revenue from items they sell every day, said Jennifer Swick, Parr Lumber spokeswoman. The Klamath Blues Society will host its seventh annual Christmas Charity Concert to benefit the food bank. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
BACKSTAGE: 'Body Worlds 2' headed to San Diego Nov 24, 2008
The renovation program, underwritten by local donations, including a shipment of free lumber from Dixieline Lumber, is scheduled for completion next fall. Pam Kragen is the arts editor of the North County Times. (North County Times)
Winter Prep for Your Outdoor Living Space Nov 24, 2008
"Western red cedar is a popular material for outdoor structures because of its natural durability and beauty," says Paul Mackie, or "Mr. Cedar" as he's known in the Western Red Cedar Lumber Association (WRCLA) ... Left over the winter, they become a harmful cocktail that can speed deterioration of otherwise healthy lumber. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Steak, seafood restaurant to replace Allegria (1) Nov 24, 2008
No deals have been signed yet for the second restaurant slated for the Malibu Lumber Yard mall. The owners of Toscana have already signed a deal, but Lumber Yard leasing agent Jay Luchs said negotiations are still underway between a breakfast/lunch caf. (Malibu Times, CA)
Owl, pop. 800, braces for storm Nov 23, 2008
"He didn't feel cold or warm. There were no more feelings. He was blood and lumber." Another finds the strength to survive a small, unheralded miracle of human perseverance. There are any number of critics, I suspect, who will delight in dismissing "Downtown Owl" as a stunt, and Klosterman as a wannabe who should return to his pop culture kennel. (Boston Globe)
Crown molding spruces up room's appearance Nov 23, 2008
It s available in densities and weights ranging from the plastic foam you re used to seeing in coffee machine cups to materials beefy enough to mimic the lumber it replaces. And it s sold in more and more different styles of molding every year. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Ogden's Lighted Parade is Friday, Nov. 21 Nov 23, 2008
Ogden Lumber, Inc. welcomes you into their store for some holiday goodies. Anyone interested in entering the parade should call the Citizens office at 275-2902. (Ogden Reporter, IA)
Volunteer recognized by Community of Character Nov 23, 2008
She serves on its board of directors and also volunteers at its Home Store, where donated and surplus building materials such as hardware, lumber and other items are sold to fund the ministry. She also volunteers at Corporative Church Ministries, an outreach ministry serving Orangeburg County's needy with food, clothing and other necessities. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Garrison lumber man so busy he's losing track Nov 23, 2008
Gene Hummel owns Garrison Lumber and he's lost track of business this year. That's a good thing. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Oregon's Most Skiable Bachelor Nov 23, 2008
Old lumber mills have been refurbished into high-end malls with martini bars, clothing boutiques and fancy restaurants, surrounded by million-dollar homes in subdivisions that sprawl like moss over the green hills. Movie theaters and activity shops cater to the bachelor's nieces and nephews, while paved paths along the river remove much of the risk of wandering. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Matter of survival in the housing industry crunch Nov 23, 2008
Brandon Hunt of Veterans Concrete loads some lumber into a trailer in the Richport Properties Vineyard Gate subdivision in Braselton. Photos By John Curry/Staff. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Obituaries: James E. "Jim" Yarbrough(1924-2008) Nov 23, 2008
For many years he worked in various capacities for Simonson Lumber Company. He drove truck, was a log loader, and was the first man to operate an SJ7 loader. (Daily Triplicate)
Fair Haven may limit furnaces, windmills Nov 22, 2008
Only coal, firewood and untreated lumber are allowed to be burned, and the furnace has to have a spark arrestor. Furnaces must be set back at least 50 feet from any property line, and they must be positioned to have the least effect from stack emissions on the fewest number of residences down wind. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Mark McClung Nov 22, 2008
He worked as a respiratory therapist, as a waiter at Wilcoxson s Restaurant, at Brand-S Lumber and as a brakeman-conductor for Burlington-Northern Railroad. In 1980 he met the love of his life, Dona, and her daughter, Crystal. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Coalition for a Democratic Workplace Calls on Congress to Oppose Anti-Worker Employee Free Choice Act Nov 22, 2008
Sincerely, THE COALITION FOR A DEMOCRATIC WORKPLACE: 60 Plus Association Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield (MA) Alabama Chapter of ABC Alabama Restaurant Association Alaska Cabaret, Hotel, Restaurant & Retailers Association Alaska Chapter of ABC Alaska Hotel & Lodging Association Alliance for Worker Freedom Aluminum Association American Apparel & Footwear Association American Association of Homes & Services for the Aging American Bakers Association American Beverage... (PR Newswire)
Tax rate could be raised to cover pensions Nov 22, 2008
boomer44 wrote on Nov 21, 2008 6:39 AM:" Maybe the council should wait a bit more on some of these tax hikes and maybe think about the possibility of lowering some. Latest store closing in DeKalb is Stock Lumber Company. A company that through different names has been a great sales tax and real estate tax generator in DeKalb for over 35 years is closing their doors for door this coming Wednesday. 84 Lumber has already closed up in Genoa and the Hinckley-Big Rock area which means they know that... (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Oldest church marks 125th year Nov 22, 2008
Lumber to build the church was shipped from Jacksonville down to Ponce Inlet. But during the voyage up the river, the boat sank near Daytona Beach, and the wood was "poled" like a raft up to the current site on North Beach Street, unloaded and dried. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Settlement debunks Thanksgiving myths Nov 22, 2008
Often kids can pitch in, tending the garden in the summer, helping with lumber in the fall. In 1627, there would have been about 180 people -- including 60 kids and teens -- living in the settlement. (CNN -- Travel)
