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Lumbermen's Association of Texas & Louisiana will gather for its fall board and committee meetings Oct.l-2 in Austin, Tn.

Northwestern Lumber Association will lead its annual Oregon mill tour Sept. 29-Oct.4.

The event will start and end at Portland Hotel, Portland, Or. Day one will feature stops at Hull Oakes Mill, Monroe, and Weyerhaeuser's veneer plant in Sweet Home, where lunch will be provided.

Day two will visit Weyerhaeuser's TruJoist mill in Eugene, plus the company's nearby timberlands.

Rosoboro's plant in Springfield will take up day three, with lunch at Glockenspiel German Restaurant in Mt. Angel.

Day four will be a guided tour of the gorge, waterfalls and vista points of the Columbia River, followed by a dinner cruise in Cascade Locks, then lodging at Skamania Lodge in Stevenson, Wa.

The association is also holding its NlA/Northwestern Lumbermens Inc. board meetings Sept. 13- l5 in Brookings, S.D.

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Dealers Association will host a MidAtlantic Pro Dealer Summit Oct.2-3 at Hotel Hershey & Country Club, Hershey, Pa.

Presenters include Steve Campbell and comedian Jimmy Canoll.

Among the social activities are a golf outing at Hershey Country Club, a cocktail reception with open bar and vendor mini-trade show, and a conference banquet and awards show.

Northeastern Retail Lumber Association is holding its annual meeting Oct. 1l-13 at The Otesaga, Cooperstown, N.Y. Affiliate Central New York Retail Lumber Dealers Association will stage its own annual meeting during the event.

New Hampshire Retail Lumber Association and Retail Lumber Dealers Association of Maine will cohost their annual meetings at Sunday River, Newry, Me., on Sept. 6-8.

Long Island Lumber Association's annual meeting will take place Sept. 12 at Villa Lombardi's Restaurant, Holbrook, N.Y.

Northeastern Young Lumber Execs Building-Products.com will go on a southern timber tour Sept. 17-20. Stops will include F&W Forestry, Lafayette, Al.; HB&G, Troy, Al.; Georgia-Pacific, Thorsby, A1.; Fitts Industries, Tuscaloosa, Al., and Owens Corning, Atlanta, Ga.

New Jersey Building Materials Dealers Association will go fishing Oct.4,leaving from Pier 1, Municipal Marina, Atlantic Highlands, N.J.

The 50-ft. Bingo will leave at 7 a.m. and return at 2:30 p.m. Donuts, sandwiches, chips and refreshments will be provided.

Ohio Construction Suppliers Association has scheduled two roundtables for the fall: an Ohio/Kentucky roundtable Oct. 9-11 in Oshkosh, Wi., and an installed sales roundtable Oct. 16-11 at Courtyard Marriot Cincinnati Airport, Erlanger, Ky.

Construction Suppliers Association plans regional insight meetings for Oct. l5 in Savannah. Ga.. and Nov. l3 at the Hilton Garden Inn, Augusta, Ga.

CSA's annual meeting is Sept. 1920 at the Dolce Hotel & Resort, Peachtree City, Ga.

North American Wholesale Lumber Association presents its fall wood basics course Sept. l6-19 at Oregon State University, Corvallis, Or.

National Lumber & Building Material Dealers Association's annual ProDealer Conference gets underway Oct. 23-25 at the Sheraton Nashville Downtown, Nashville, Tn. Presenters include Greg Brooks, Building Supply Channel, on "Understanding Labor Shortages in the LBM Industry;" Jim Robisch Sr., Farnsworth Group, "Where Pros and D-I-Yers are Buying Building Supplies & Home Improvement Products... and Why;" Brad Farnsworth, Farnsworth Group, "Emerging Trends in Remodeling-A Consumer & Contractor Perspective;" John Burns, John Burns Real Estate Consulting, U.S. housing analysis & forecast, and NLBMDA president/ c.e.o. Mike O'Brien, Washington update.

Other highlights will be a yard tour of Stewart Lumber, Brentwood, Tn.; dealer panel discussion on component operations; tour of the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum; board and committee meetings; installationof officers dinner, as well as networking breakfasts, lunches, receptions and parties.

Southern Forest Products Association will hold its fall meeting Oct. 3-4 in New Orleans.

"We are expanding the agenda to include a town-hall style marketing committee meeting to gather input from all members about the future programs and activities to be undertaken," said SFPA president Steve Conwell.

Pennsylvania Forest Products Association will hold its annual meeting Sept. 17 at the Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel, State College, Pa.

The meeting follows AgChoice Farm Credit's fifth annual forest products executive development workshop.

Empire State Forest Products Association convenes its annual meeting Sept.25-26 at the Genesee Grande Hotel, Syracuse, N.Y.

Virginia Forest Products Association will hold its 55th annual convention Sept.2O-22 at the Cavalier Oceanfront Hotel, Virginia Beach, Va.

Presentations will feature Delton Alderman, Urs Buehlmann, and Al Schuler, Virginia Tech's Department of Sustainable Biomaterials, discussing the U.S. housing market and the forest products industry; Claudia Dodge, BB&T Insurance Services, on implementing the new healthcare law, and Charlie Becker, Virginia Department of Forestry, on the state of forestry in the Commonwealth.

Other activities include a private tour of the STIHL manufacturing plant in Virginia Beach, golf outing at Heron Ridge Golf Club, and installation of a new chairman of the board.

National Hardwood Lumber Association will host its annual convention Oct.2-4 at Omni Hotel, Fort Worth. Tx.

North American Deck & Railing Association gathers for its Oct. l6 annual meeting at Lakeside Center at McCormick Place, Chicago, Il.

Atlantic White Cedar Returns to Northeast

Manufacturers Reserve Supply, Irvington, N.J., is partnering with Gates Custom Millwork. Gatesville. N.C., to bring Atlantic white cedar back to the LBM industry in the Northeast.

"We are very proud of our high quality, specialty building materials product offering," said MRS sales manager Tina Breen. "Adding Atlantic white cedar to our stock products is a perfect fit."

The product is harvested in New Jersey and milled at Gates Custom Millwork in North Carolina. "Atlantic white cedar is known for its high qual-

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ity, but supply over the past 20 years has been somewhat limited," said Gates owner Nancy Tuck. "We are excited about our partnership with a large landowner and MRS. This partnership will allow us to consistently deliver premium Atlantic white cedar products to the market for the next 10 years and beyond."

MRS distributes in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New York, and Connecticut.

Car Thief Crashes into Yard

A suspect fleeing police slammed a stolen car into Dain's Lumber, Peekskill, N.Y., on July 12.

The chase began when a police

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Officials said that the building is structurally sound, but will require major repairs. No one was injured in the early morning chase and the suspect was being sought.

Suspects Arrested at Menards

On July I , two suspects were arrested at a Menards in Indianapolis, In., after trying to bribe two workers to look the other way so they could rob the business.

According to police, the men first offered $100 to an employee inside the store, but were refused. They then tried to enter the lumberyard using a bogus receipt. When the yard worker realized that the paperwork was phony, she said the men offered her $100 to let them in the gate anyway.

After she alerted security, the suspects were observed loading two water heaters into their box truck, along with nearly $1,700 worth of vinyl siding. A security guard blocked the gate with his vehicle and detained the two men when they tried to drive the loaded box truck off the lot. A third man, who was in the truck, was able to run away.

Two 2l -year-olds were charged with felony theft and receiving stolen property. Police were looking for the third man, who had rented the truck.

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Progressive Affiliated Lumbermen Co.op - Aug. 7, buyers show, PAL hq., Grand Rapids, Mi.; (800)748-8900; www.pal-coop.com.

National Hardwood Lumber Assn. - Aug. 7.8, Doing Business in China course, Memphis, Tn. ; (901 ) 399-7567; www.nhla.com.

Eastern New York Lumber Dealers Assn. - Aug. 8, board meet ing, Rensselaer, N.Y.; (518) 286-1010; www.nrla.com.

Lumber Dealers Association of Connecticut - Aug. 8, board meeting, Rocky Hill, Ct.; (518)286-1010; www.nrla.com.

Michigan Lumber & Building Materials Association - Aug. 8, annual golf outing, Hawk Hollow Golf Course, Bath, Mi.; (517) 39 4 -5225i www. m b ma. org

Northwestern Lumber Association - Aug. 13.14, project estimat ing seminar, Appleton, Wi.; (763) 544-6822i www.nlassn.org.

Northern New York Lumber Dealers Assn. - Aug. 14, fishing derby, Clayton, N.Y.; (51 8) 286-1 01 0; www.nrla.com.

Central New York Retail Lumber Dealers Assn. - Aug. 15, annual clambake, N. Syracuse, N.Y.; (518) 286-1010; www.nrla.com.

Construction Suppliers Association - Aug. 15, insight meeting, Hilton Garden Inn, Gainesville, Ga.; (678) 674-1860; www.gocsa.c0m.

Handy Hardware Wholesale - Aug. 15-17, dealer market, Henry G. Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio, Tx.; (713) 644-1495; www.handyhardware.com.

New Jersey Building Materials Dealers Assn. - Aug. 19, annual golf outing, Knob Hill Golf Club, Manalapan, N.J.; njbmda.org.

Northeastern Young Lumber Execs - Aug. 21 summer outing, Saratoga Springs, N.Y.; Aug. 22, board meeting, Ballston Spa, N.Y.; (51 8) 286-1 01 0; www.nrla.com.

Florida Building Material Assn. - Aug. 21-23, annual expo, Rosen Shingle Creek, Orlando, Fl.; (352) 383-0366; www.fbma.org.

Orgilf - Aug.22-24, fall dealer market, Boston Convention Exhibition Center, Boston, Ma.; www.orgill.com.

Florida Hardware Co. - Aug. 24-25, market, Doubletree Hotel, Orlando, Fl.; (90a) 783-1650; www.floridahardware.com.

Northwestern Lumber Association - Aug. 26, 50th annual Brown County golf outing, Royal St. Patrick's Golf Links, Wrightstown, Wi.; Aug. 29, Southwest Wisconsin golf outing, Hickory Grove Golf Course, Fennimore, Wi. ; (763) 144-6822; www. nlassn.org.

Vermont Retail Lumber Dealers Assn. - Aug. 28, annual meeting/golf tournament, Fairlee, Vt. ; (51 8) 286-1 01 0; www.nrla.com.

Western Red Cedar Lumber Assn. - Sept. 5, Cedar Summit, Whistler, B.C.; (877) 422-9663i wrcla.org.

BC Wood - Sept. $7, Global Buyers Mission, Whistler Conference Center, Whistler, B.C.; (877) 422-9663; www.bcwood.com.

New Hampshire Retail Lumber Assn. - Sept. 6, board meeting, Newry, Me., (518) 286-1010; www.nrla.com.

Retail Lumber Dealers Association of Maine - Sept, 6, board meeting, Newry, Me. ; (51 8) 286-1 01 0; www.nrla.com.

HDW Inc. - Sept. 6-8, dealer market, Shreveport Convention Center, Shreveport, La. ; (800) 256-8527 ; www. hdwi nc.com.

Hoo-Hoo Intemational - Sept.6.,|0, annual convention, Dearborn Inn, Dearbom, Mi.; www.hoohoo.org.

Northern New York Lumber Dealers Assn. - Sept. 11, board meeting, Gouverneur, N.Y.; (518) 286-1010; www.nrla.com.

Ace Hardware Corp.- Sept. 11.13, fall market, O.C. Convention Center, Orlando, Fl.; (630) 990-7662; www.acehardware.com.

Eastern New York Lumber Dealers Assn. - Sept. 12, board meet ing, Rensselaer, N.Y.; (51 8) 286-1 01 0; www.nrla.com.

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Long lsland Lumber Assn. - Sept. 12, annual meeting, Holbrook, N.Y.; (51 8) 286-1010; www.nrla.com.

Massachusetts Retail Lumber Assn. - Sept. '13, board meeting/fall outing, Hyannis, Ma.; (518) 286-1010; www.nrla.com.

Blish-Mize Co. - Sept. 13-14, fall market, Overland Park Convention Center, Overland Park, Ks.; (800)995-0525; blishmize.com.

Northwestern Lumber Association - Sept, 13.15, board meetings, Brookings, S.D.; (763) 544-6822; www.nlassn.org.

North American Wholesale Lumber Association - Sept. 1S19, wood basics course, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Or.; (800) 527-8258; www.nawla.org.

Mid.Hudson Retail Lumber Dealers Assn. - Sept. 17, board meef ing, Newburgh, N.Y.; (518) 286-1010; www.nrla.com.

Pennsylvania Forest Products Association - Sept. 17, annual meeting, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel, State College, Pa.; (7 17 | 901 -0420; www.paforestproducts.org.

Sustainable Forestry lnitiative - Sept. 17.19, annual conference, Westin Riverwalk, San Antonio, Tx.; www.sfiprogram.org.

Central New York Lumber Dealers Assn. - Sept. 19, board meef ing, Syracuse, N.Y.; (51 8) 286-1 01 0; www.nrla.com.

Construction Suppliers Association - Sept. 19.20, annual meeting, Dolce Hotel & Resort, Peachtree City, Ga.; (678) 674-1860; www.gocsa.com.

Kentucky Forest Industries Association - Sept. 20.21, Wood Expo, Masterton Station Park, Lexington, Ky.; (800) 203-9217; www.kfia.org.

Monroe Hardware Co. - Sept. 20-21, dealer market, Cabanus Events Center, Concord, N.C.; (704) 289-3121; www.monroehardware.com.

True Value Co. - Sept. 20-22, fall market, McCormick Place West, Chicago, ll.; (773) 695-5000; www.truevaluecompany.com.

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Going Green and Traditional

What do you get when you combine traditional hardware, a host of green products, and owners dedicated to sustainable living?

The answer is Gecko Hardware, a True Value store in Dallas, Tx., where customers can find both power tools and organic chicken feed-and also attend a free class on how to build the chickens a suitable home.

"I'm not going to send someone to Home Depot or Lowe's for power tools just because we can't find anything green," says Andrea Ridout, who co-owns the store with partners Jennifer Stuart and Zach Montgomery. "We want to change the face of the hardware store."

Ridout says that she and her partners had long discussed opening a green-products store, but had been discouraged by how many did not thrive-then eventually closed. "I think they were too green," she says. "If they couldn't find a natural product, they didn't sell it. That meant customers had to travel to several stores for household needs."

In contrast, Gecko offers not only power saws and electric drills, but also nesting boxes for backyard hens, composting supplies, hydroponic gardening equipment and native plants, plus animal feed and supplies. Gift items made by local artisans are also on display.

The partners unveiled their grand scheme in April, on Earth Day, and held a grandopening celebration a month later.

As the store's new website proclaims, consumers who want to embrace a more eco-friendly lifestyle will find all they need in one place. But they'll also find what they need for all kinds of home repair, renovation and remodeling projects.

Gecko also hosts product demonstrations and do-ityourself workshops. One of the many popular classes is how to cook healthy meals on Circle J Fire Pit grillswhich the store sells-with lots of tasty free samples for attendees and shoppers. Another favorite is when a local artisan demonstrates how to sew custom dog toys from reclaimed fabrics.

Since the store sells many breeds of chicks for backyard enthusiasts, a class on how to build a proper coop seemed natural. Last month, store employee Keith Lowery taught a free class on how to build chicken coops and equipment that makes it easier to handle feeding and care, such as gravity feeders, cleaning trays, and stay-clean watering systems.

"We all own chickens. We just love chickens," says Ridout of herself and her colleagues, who also facilitate chicken adoptions by putting the birds on view in the store. Two handsome roosters, Felix and Oscar, who grew up together and were hoping that someone nice would adopt both of them, were recently on displayboth in the store and on its Facebook page.