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f N rHu sprnrr ol' un original April 11920 Wltitc Pitrt Mt)n()Nrul,lt lhll told the story of a fictitious New England town called Stotham, Ma., a reccnt issue of the Monograplts (published April 2010) sparked curiosity and intercst in the town of New Milfbrd. N.H.

The April Fools' joke of publishing a Morutgruph of a fictional town doesn't happen often enough to be a tradition, but it is an important part of the history of the Monograph.s.

"Part of the importance behind revitalizing the Monograpft.i in the first nlace was to ensure that the rich history and quality of the originals would be both preserved and expanded upon," says Jeff Easterling, president of NELMA, which publishes the White Pine Monogruph. "Included in that history is a special issue from 1920 in which a creative tale was told about a fictitious town. It was exciting

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to create the New Milford issue in a similar light, knowing that it too would be a special issue, expanding upon the original premise of a town built of eastern white pine."

While the fiction behind the original 1920 Monograph took nearly two decades to be exposed, it was only a year before curiosity surrounding New Milford piqued the interest of inquiring minds. The creative tale was first made public by a reporter from a local newspaper near where New Milford was supposed to be located. The local paper started doing some research, which began with the Milford Historical Society, but it kept leading to dead ends.

Ultimately, the state's Department of Historical Resources was called in, and the truth was revealed. They could not confirm the existence of a town called New Milford. They did, however, commend the authors on the level of detail and accuracy that went into to designing this fictional town on paper. Ultimately, NILMA was contacted and confirmed that, indeed, New Milford was a fictional town in an homage to the classic prank pulled in the 1920s by the original publishers of theWhite Pine Monographs.

"Aside from the New Milford issue, every revitalized Monograph is written with legitimate facts and true stories," says Jeff Easterling. "We knew the truth would come out eventually, and we learned a lot about mill towns researching for this special fictional issue, just as I'm sure they did back in 1920."

Making their debut in 1915 and running through 194O, The White Pine Series of Architectural Monographs became an industry favorite, gaining readership across the country and earning a valuable place in architectural literature.

For those fortunate enough to track down copies, the originals can often be found preserved in libraries, homes and vintage bookstores across the nation.

Architects, designers and building professionals are encouraged to share their knowledge and experience of working with eastern white pine for future, revitalized issues. Story ideas, photos and well-written articles can be submitted to monographs @easternwhitepine. org.

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Jim Kaake, ex-Georgia Pacific, has joined the sales staff at Tolleson Lumber, Perry, Ga.

Jim Muthersbaugh has been promoted to Mid-Atlantic regional mgr. for Lumbermens Merchandising Corp., Wayne, Pa.

Mark Gosline has joined Timber Trading Group, Worcester, Ma., as account mgr. for its Maine busiNCSS.

Ryan Hudson is new to sales at Purvis Forest Products, Purvis, Ms.

Shirley Craig, 83, retired Iuly 29 after 39 years in hardware sales, the last l7 at West Side Lumber Ace Hardware. Macomb. Il.

M. Lee Reees has been promoted to senior v.p., deputy general counsel, and assistant secretary for Lowe's Cos., Mooresville, N.C.

Mark Sherman. Plum Creek Timber Co., L'Anse, Mi., has been promoted to senior resource mgr. for the Lake States region. He replaces Scott Henker, who relocated to Maine lo serve as senior resource mgr. for the New England region.

Barbara Hudson has joined Forest2Market, Charlotte, N.C., leading its recycled fiber practice and driving sales of Market2Mill.

Rose Hunter, accounts receivable, has retired after 44 years with Morsches Builders Mart, Columbia City,In.

Dorvin Lively has resigned as c.f.o. and executive v.p. at Ace Hardware Corp.. Oak Brook. ll.

Dave Dickman, commodity mgr., has retired after 36 years with Andersen Windows, Bayport, Mn.

Eric Zimmerman has been appointed v.p.-operations and general mgr. of Gaco Western, Waukesha, Wi.

Allen Hunter, ex-Universal Building Products, has been named Kansas City, Mo.-based channel mgr. for Laticrete's specialty products division. Joseph Still is a new Tampa, Fl.-based technical service rep, serving the Southeast.

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John Cashmore has launched Opinion Dive Market Research & Consulting, Minneapolis, Mn.

Joe Brakhage is now Northeast regional sales mgr. for Delta Power Equipment Corp., Anderson, S.C. Rick Carr, ex-Senco Brands, is now Midwest regional sales mgr.; Curt Thomas, Southeast regional sales mgr., and Dennis Mickelson, West regional sales mgr.

Julius Miller, Forest Products Transports, Columbia, Ms., was elected chairman of the board of the Mississippi Trucking Association.

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Association's Sept. 2l-24 convention at Gaylord Palms Resort, Orlando, Fl., will include panel discussions on "Surviving & Thriving the Next l2 Months" and "The Attributes of a Successful Salesperson."

Northeastern Retail Lumber Association is preparing for its annual meetings, as are several affiliates.

NRLA's annual meetins is Oct. 28-

29 at Ocean Edge Resort, Brewster, Ma., kicking off the same day and in the same place as the Massachusetts Retail Lumber Dealers Association's annual meeting.

Other annual meetings include Retail Lumber Dealers of Maine and New Hampshire Retail Lumber Association Sept. 9-ll in Portland, (Continued on page 46)

John Ellis Cook, 85, retired c.e.o. of Dairyman's Supply Co., Mayfield, Ky., died June 26 in Mayfield. During World War II, he served with the Marines. He spent over 40 years at Dairyman's, retiring in 1994.

Robert Howard Myrick Sr., 8l , retired co-owner of Economy Supply Co., Hattiesburg, Ms., died Aug. 6. He joined the family firm in 1952, after graduating from the University of Southern Mississippi and serving in the Army, and retired in 1989.

Morris F. Lifshitz, 90, former owner of Foster Lumber, Brooklyn, N.Y., died luly 27 in Port Jervis, N.Y.

After running Foster Lumber, which was founded by his father, he worked as a salesman for Strober Brothers, Brooklyn.

Charles Roy Higgins, 85, retired owner of Higgins Lumber, Roseville, Oh., died Aug.4 in Roseville.

Mr. Higgins served with the Navy during World War II. He and his wife, Marilyn, opened the business in 1951

Glen Geigley. 58. assistant manager at Nottawa Lumber, Sturgis, Mi., died July 28 in Sturgis.

Edward J. "Jamie" Kempisty,45, lumber foreman at Leader Home Center, Amherst, Ma., died July 30 in Easthampton, Ma.

Philip Reginald McCray, 91, coowner of Clymer Lumber Co., Clymer, N.Y., died July l7 in Erie, Pa. He served with the Air Force during World War II and the Korean War.

G. Janette Pettit Chaudoin,'72, owner of Tri-County Building Supply Co., Tamms,Il., died luly 22.

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