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Gentry Hassell Is Fired Up About Fire Safety
Fire safety in a sawmill requires a lot of special equipment, from intricate systems of pipes and hoses to high-tech sensors. But even more important are the dedicated employees such as Gentry Hassell who keep it all in working order. ... Read More
July 15, 2025
Safety Makes Raymond THRIVE: The Award-Winning Safety Culture at Our Sawmill in Raymond, Wash.
Caring about the safety of your peers becomes even more personal when you spend time together outside of work and know the names of each other’s children. That kind of tight-knit community feeling is especially common in rural towns like Raymond, Washington, where our sawmill employs a significant percentage of the local population. ... Read More
August 6, 2024
Histories Intertwined: Bruce Sawmill in Missississippi Celebrates 50 Years of Deep Community Connection
On July 4, the tiny town of Bruce, Mississippi, held its annual Sawmill Festival, honoring the largest industry in Calhoun County. Every year, locals get together for food, fun, a 5K run and a showcase of local arts and crafts. ... Read More
January 10, 2024
Students Discover the Bounty of the Forest at Weeklong Family Forestry Expo in Montana
Surrounded by a crowd of elementary school students, Sean Reynolds announced, “Today we’re going to talk about boards. Who thinks that sounds boring?” Hands shot into the air, but Sean wasn’t disheartened. He knew they’d change their minds in just a few moments. They always do. ... Read More
August 16, 2023
Volunteer of the Year George Virtue Gives High Schoolers an Inside Look at Careers in Forest Products
George Virtue is always looking for opportunities to help others in his community of Sweet Home, Oregon. When he isn’t working, sleeping or spending time with his family, he’s volunteering with a number of local groups and programs. ... Read More
March 14, 2023