Be careful out there. As you encounter the dog days of summer, be mindful to the risks around you as you work. Fatigue caused by heat can drain you. It can cause you to put down your caution and intention. Bad habits creep up. Injuries result. There are certain situations which expose us to risk. […]

The news has stories this week about security at large 4th of July events. The thought is that Islamic terrorists could target such events in order to make a statement. True to our “American” bravado were police officials describing how security would be upgraded and encouraging citizens not to be paralyzed by the threat. One […]

Perhaps you heard about the fire at a neighboring sawmill in Hazlehurst, GA. Some historical background: our plant in Hazlehurst was built there in the early 70’s because of Thompson Hardwoods, the plant burned. Originally, they were our sole source of lumber. We’ve been neighbors almost 40 years. Both businesses have evolved through the years. […]

Do you remember the commercial on television which started with one person stopping another from stepping into traffic and getting hit by a car? A second person sees it and it begins a chain of people keeping others from harm throughout the day. It comes full circle and the one who started it is helped […]