He didn't escape punishment after leaving Pleasant Lake bar May 21, 2009
He broke into the business and took six Stihl chain saws and other valuable pieces of equipment. Dodge recalled he had in his possession gloves and a map where he had circled similar outdoor equipment dealers in Athens, Centreville and Cassopolis. (Cassopolis Vigilant, MI)
Volunteers sought for Lexington trail projects May 21, 2009
Limited power equipment including chain saws and a circular saw for tree cutting is also available. We don t have bulldozers or any big construction equipment. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Storm victims make progress on repairs May 18, 2009
PETTICOAT JUNCTION --- The buzz of chain saws is being replaced with the thud of hammers. Petticoat Junction, one of the areas hit hardest by an April 10 storm that spawned several tornadoes and caused millions in damage, is slowly but surely seeing repairs, with some new rooftops being added to the area's landscape. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Thief takes tools from Nowhere Road May 11, 2009
The man said he lost three chain saws valued at more than $1,200, a $400 weed trimmer, a $200 blower and an auger drill valued at $28,000, according to Athens-Clarke police. Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Monday, May 11, 2009. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Cruel story of Libby's lost logging heritage May 9, 2009
Visiting football teams are met with roaring chain saws as they enter Logger Stadium. Logger Days have been celebrated since 1960. (Missoulian, MT)
Preserve the trees May 9, 2009
Each spring, it seems, our senses are assaulted by the whining of chain saws as they hack, maim and brutalize old and new-growth trees that would, if given the opportunity, provide much sought after shade and beauty, not to mention cleaner air. As temperatures peak in summer, go to any shopping center, restaurant drive-through, and beg a bit of shade as you park or wait. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Biomass anxiety May 8, 2009
Critics of the biomass facilities, as the wood-burning generators are called, say that the fuel used in loggers' chain saws, chippers, and forestry vehicles undercuts the carbon neutrality of the process. Also, critics argue that harvested trees can no longer absorb carbon dioxide at a time when the planet could be speeding toward a global-warming tipping point. (Boston Globe)
UNH lumberjill saws her way through competition May 8, 2009
Bujnowski has been familiarized with the life of chain saws and flying woodchips thanks to Rick Martineau, whom she happened to meet by chance in her second year of high school. Because of a light course load, Matineau, a forestry teacher at Alvirne High School, was teaching a pet care class Bujnowski was taking with the hopes of becoming a veterinarian. (The New Hampshire, NH)
Storm cleanup remains work in progress May 2, 2009
On Friday, about 40 volunteers from Fort Gordon were in Petticoat Junction, using chain saws to clear away debris. Resident Andrew Gaines says he's among those still waiting for repairs. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Thefts and mischief Apr 30, 2009
April 28, 12:44 p.m., three chain saws and a gas can were stolen from a utility trailer at Jordan Cove. April 28, 2:02 p.m., a dog was reported stolen in the 4100 block of South Tenmile Lake. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Onalaskan accused of insurance claim fraud Apr 30, 2009
Matthew Marcou, 34, told officers Jan. 14 that two chain saws and a stumpjumper bike had been stolen from his garage during the night, according to the criminal complaint filed in La Crosse County Circuit Court ... The chain saws were given away, along with 1,500 in insurance money, to pay off a debt, the complaint stated. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Junk yard fire spreads to forest Apr 29, 2009
They re [the fire fighters] using chain saws to take down trees. Martell said all five of the department s fire engines have responded, along with a tanker truck containing water for the engines and a brush truck. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
From the editors desk: The right kind of priority? Apr 28, 2009
NEWSPAPERS IN EDUCATION. The point is, there are many, many things in life that are unhealthy. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Public safety log (April 19) Apr 19, 2009
Burglary Chain saws, a post hole digger, a tiller, a small trailer and a boat were reported stolen Friday from property in the 49000 block of Santiam Highway. No listed value. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
More of this story Apr 18, 2009
The hardest part of this whole job is the traffic, said one of the flagman responsible for stopping traffic as three tree trimmers armed with chain saws cut down the trees in sections. Campbell said the project, scheduled to take about four hours, was designed for minimal traffic disruption and placed an emphasis on safety for both the firm s tree trimmers as well as motorists using Kuamo o Road. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Saws taken from workman's pickup Apr 17, 2009
Witnesses told officers two men backed a black Chevrolet S-110 pickup to the victim's truck and took two chain saws and a leaf blower, according to police. Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Friday, April 17, 2009. (Athens Banner-Herald)
David Holwerk: All the world's a traffic hazard – bordered by killer trees Apr 12, 2009
I won't hear anything except the whine of chain saws and the thud of big branches hitting the ground, which will be music to my paranoid ears. Dear Readers. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Motocross issue still ongoing for some residents Apr 11, 2009
Linda Gilbert described the sound like 500 chain saws revving up and down, "This is not the place for this scope of bike activity," Linda Gilbert said. Peruta said there are other farmers, some with fields right next to his that have no problems with the operation. (Rocky Hill Post, CT)
Georgetown firefighters train with power saws Apr 8, 2009
Georgetown firefighters operate a variety of gasoline powered saws that include standard chain saws for removal of debris like trees and brush, heavy-duty chain saws designed to cut through a roof, and rescue rotary-blade saws that are designed to cut through concrete and steel roll-down doors. Prior to the practical evolutions, Pateneaude took time to review proper safety and preventative maintenance with the group. (Georgetown Record, MA)
Possible tornadoes throughout region Mar 28, 2009
"They're out there with tractors and chain saws trying to remove those trees," Pastor Mitch McWilliams said. Also Friday, two tornado victims airlifted to the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson remained hospitalized. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Heavy storms hit South again; 1 injured in La. Mar 27, 2009
As the drone of chain saws could be heard throughout the town, Magee Mayor Jimmy Clyde said he was reminded of Hurricane Katrina's wrath in 2005. "This is like reliving Hurricane Katrina all over again and that's no fun," Clyde said Thursday as his workers dealt with downed power lines and interrupted water service. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Storms take toll Mar 27, 2009
Meanwhile, Southern Baptist Convention Disaster Relief volunteers used chain saws to clear trees from homes. Less than a mile from the mobile home park, power crews worked on lines. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Fox News host walks fine line with apology Mar 26, 2009
"I feel like I'm a lion tamer holding chain saws. It's somewhat similar to somebody who's lost his mind. I'm a complete maniac. You may disagree with me, but you can't stop watching. I don't even think you have to like the show to get sucked in." On the format of his show, in The New York Observer. "Imagine going to a really dull cocktail party filled with self-obsessed smackheads who care more about their feelings than the issues and throwing up on the sofa. That's kind of what it's... (Globe and Mail)
Art’s Barbershop to open in Holmen Mar 25, 2009
We can do repairs on lawn mowers, chain saws, generators, trimmers, log splitters we can fix a lot of equipment, he said. The business offers free pick-up and delivery of items in need of repair, within 5 miles of Westby and Viroqua. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Tree's removal is rude wake-up call Mar 20, 2009
Gail Stebbins awoke to the clamor of chain saws Thursday and was shocked to see a city crew dismantling an 80-foot pine in front of her Peachtree Street home. The crew told her the homeowner wanted it removed -- and even produced a work order with a transcript of a complaint that the tree was "leaning" and could fall and "kill someone.". (The Augusta Chronicle)
Jury says they are deadlocked in Darby trial Mar 13, 2009
Darby told the court that he provided the lawn mowers, gas, chain saws, and lunches to the court members. He also explained that he worked along with them to get the work done. (Camden Chronicle, TN)
Climate Change: In Hot Pursuit Of CO2 Mar 13, 2009
From there, it's a small step to regulating hospitals, chain saws, fireplaces, lawn mowers, go-carts you name it. Carol Browner, head of the EPA under the Clinton administration and climate czar for the current White House, is certain that the EPA will make the "endangerment finding" that will help move the process along. (Investors Business Daily)
ESPN: Spring Break Anything but for NC State Mar 12, 2009
"On March 1, a small group of NC State football players and staff members traded their jerseys and equipment for T-shirts and chain saws, axes and rakes. They gave up other spring break plans and the comfort of their own beds to spend five nights on the kitchen floor of a Catholic church and help rebuild the devastation that still lingers from the 2005 Hurricane Katrina. "They kept a log book, and each day took turns chronicling their trip. "By the end, seeing how much each day meant to them, I... (StateFans.com)
Blount wins jury award for patent infringement Mar 11, 2009
Portland-based Blount (NYSE: BLT), which manufacturers saw chains, bars used in chain saws, and other accessories under its Oregon brand, had filed the patent infringement action against Atlanta-based TriLink Global LLC, and its subsidiaries TriLink Saw Chain LLC, Jinhua TriLink Huihuang Co., and Jinhua Huihuang Hardware Co.. At issue was Blount s patented design for a nose sprocket in a chain saw guide bar. (Portland Business Journal, OR)
Wildfire claims 30 acres of woods in Hedgesville Mar 11, 2009
Firefighters were cutting up burning trees with chain saws and dousing them with water to make sure the windy conditions did not cause the fire to rekindle, Barker said. Its a lot to take on, especially with the terrain, Barker said. (The Herald-Mail Online)
Chill out at Swedens swank Icehotel Mar 10, 2009
Wielding chain saws and chisels, they spend weeks crafting frozen furniture while electricians install lights to provide an ethereal glow. Surreal. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Silver lining Mar 8, 2009
"They're operating chain saws, wood chippers, pick axes and backhoes, emptying sandbags, clearing ditches and removing downed branches," Wright said. Applicants need to meet one or more of three criteria in order to qualify for the work. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Hotels, eateries see a surge in business Mar 3, 2009
The buzz of chain saws filled the air Monday as tree specialists gnawed away at thousands of fallen trees and limbs. "I've never seen anything like this here. We haven't gotten a break in action yet, and it will probably be this way for a couple of weeks," said Robert Bettis of Tree Man. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Rye-based Tilton Equipment buzzes through 40 years of success Mar 1, 2009
They convinced him to let them sell Jonsered chain saws and did they ever sell ... Thanks in large part to the OPEC oil crisis, chain saws were a hot commodity. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Auxvasse man volunteers for ice storm cleanup Feb 27, 2009
Knipp and five other Baptist volunteers grabbed their chain saws recently and spent a week in Southeast Missouri to help with the cleanup of downed trees and broken limbs around homes. An ice storm felled trees and knocked out electrical power for weeks. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Lafe working on cleanup Feb 26, 2009
We had a lot of volunteer workers with chain saws, tractors and front-end loaders, Oglesby said. Everybody pitched in and (cleared) a passage through town. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Australians rebuild after the fires Feb 20, 2009
In the fire zone, the sound of chain saws felling scorched timber has replaced the rumble of fire trucks pumping water onto smoking ruins as emergency crews work to make the landscape safe for people to return ... At Australia's St. Vincent de Paul Society, a charity, requests are flooding in for wheelbarrows, generators and chain saws, spokeswoman Carol Taylor said. (MSNBC -- International)
Firefighters tell landscapers what to do to help prevent wildfires Feb 19, 2009
Local landscapers took noisy chain saws as well as hand tools to a steep Rossmoor hillside last Tuesday afternoon to clear out coyote brush and trim tree branches. They fed the branches into noisy chippers that in turn spewed out the resulting chips to cover the denuded space. (Walnut Creek Rossmoor News, CA)
This just in: The market is still dead Feb 16, 2009
The two guests known as Dr. Doom and the Black Swan, nicknames that usually land on people who do their best work with chain saws and thumb screws were fresh off their appearance in Davos, Switzerland, where they were hailed as visionaries for having foreseen the financial crisis. Griffeth started things out briskly by saying, "What would it take to make you bearish on this economy right now?". (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Blame government, not oil companies Feb 13, 2009
In reading Samuel E. Dantzler's letter regarding the problem with the ethanol-gasoline mix with small engines (lawn equipment, chain saws, blowers, pressure washers, generators), he placed the blame on gasoline companies. Unfortunately, the problem is not with the oil companies such as Exxon Mobil, Chevron, Royal Dutch, Murphy Oil, or state-owned Petroleos de Venezuels SA, but instead with Congress and the Nancy Pelosi dictatorship that has controlled Congress that has stifled debate and... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Wicked wind: Powerful gusts cause damage Feb 13, 2009
Crews from the Erie Bureau of Streets took chain saws to fallen tree trunks, and hauled away debris that ran the gamut from branches to shingles to slabs of concrete. Tree removal services choked chippers with thousands of pounds of wood from sunrise to sundown. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Access denied during work Feb 11, 2009
Contractors have closed off the Augusta Canal's upper towpath in preparation for a series of repair projects between the headgates and the waterworks pumping station. The towpath area at the station has been closed for several weeks, but the new gates installed near the pedestrian bridge at the headgates area took some visitors by surprise Tuesday. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Benton County responds in time of need Feb 11, 2009
The men were armed with chain saws and at least three bobcats. Bob Keast of Birdsong Resort donated one of the bobcats and a couple of men from Carroll County took theirs with them. (Camden Chronicle, TN)
Half of Galatia Township Road budget gone to flood repairs Mar 30, 2008
His men cut openings in them with chain saws to allow vehicles to pass. All the roads are currently passable, Moore said. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
Lay off pickup games, Oden, until title is won Mar 30, 2008
He'd probably juggle chain saws on the thing if he could. CONTINUED 1. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Flood leaves couple awash at resort Mar 29, 2008
They said they d bring their own trailers and chain saws. I was going to provide all the food, but a couple of the volunteers said they d bring all the food, Rachel said. (Rolla Daily News, MO)
Car Crashes, Catches Fire, Knocks Down Tree Mar 29, 2008
They brought out their chain saws and chopped up a large tree that was knocked down during a car crash. El Paso police blame a drowsy teen for the mess in front of the Lake Fairway Apartments. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Into the breach - Clark Fork, Blackfoot rivers punch through Milltown Dam Mar 29, 2008
2005: In a shower of sparks and a roar of chain saws, the Bonner Dam begins disappearing bit by bit. On an October afternoon, Brian Vibbert and Mike Henderson of Envirocon use cutting torches to burn their way through the heavy iron bolts holding the timbers together on the dam's headgate structure. (Missoulian, MT)
Business suffers 2nd break-in Mar 28, 2008
Get in and get out they did this time with about $5,000 worth of chain saws and power tools, Marshall said. "We have a sliding door and there is nothing on the bottom to keep it from opening out toward you," said Marshall. (Daily Triplicate)
Sheriff's Report: March 18 - March 23, 2008 Mar 27, 2008
3:04 p.m.: Jarrad Fisher, 402 I Avenue, Pilot Mound, reported the theft of three chain saws and a set of ramps from that address. Sunday, March 23. (Ogden Reporter, IA)
March 25 record Mar 26, 2008
March 22: A deputy took a report of the theft of three chain saws and a set of ramps from 402 I Ave., Pilot Mound. The owner of the items is Jarrad Fisher, of that address. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Forest Service opens firewood collection season on Wednesday Mar 26, 2008
The operation of chain saws is permitted only on authorized "cut days." Call 532-5601 for a recorded message saying if it is a cut day or not. Chain saws must be equipped with an approved, serviceable spark arrestor. (The Union Democrat)
Motor Exotica Mar 24, 2008
Most consumers associate two-stroke with chain saws, grass trimmers and smelly exhaust, but this technology also found its way into a few automobiles, such as Saabs in the 1950s and the unloved East German Trabant. Now, a consortium led by Ricardo of the U.K.--and including Ford Motor, Denso, Ma2T4, Brunel University in the U.K. and the University of London--is investigating such an engine. (Forbes)
In Atlanta's 'Cabbagetown' neighborhood, a storm brings peace Mar 24, 2008
Despite the buzz of chain saws and rumble of trucks, a kind of peace has settled over the tornado-struck burg. "This reminds people of the old Cabbagetown," says Salvador. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
Cleaning up Atlanta Mar 23, 2008
On opposite sides of downtown Atlanta on Saturday, homeowners and volunteers, some from other states, used chain saws, brooms and their own sweat to restore neighborhoods crushed by last weekend's tornadoes. In Cabbagetown, an eclectic neighborhood east of downtown, hundreds of volunteers queued up for their assignments. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Baptist group helps Turner family clean up after storm Mar 23, 2008
Crews used chain saws to prepare felled trees for removal. Earlier in the week, the couple s car was pulled from a pond behind the house. (Rockmart Journal, GA)
Houses lost but no lives as four fires flare in Pratt County Mar 22, 2008
Firefighters used chain saws to fell burning trees. The high wind would cause fires to flair up and several times firefighters had to put out fires in the same area more than once. (Pratt Tribune, KS)
United Methodist Volunteers in Mission help with storm relief Mar 21, 2008
Teams of volunteers weatherized houses and used chain saws to cut trees away from homes and other property ... Three homes were completely covered with tarps, and one of the chainsaw jobs included removing a massive tree from a home using a backhoe and large chain saws from elevated heights, said Billy Robinson of North, the state's UMVIM disaster coordinator. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Supply stores see surge Mar 18, 2008
"So far, it's been a variety of small items. Everything from nails and screws to plywood. "We've sold a good bit of bar and chain oil this morning for chain saws. " Mr. O'Neal said customer interest depends on damage. "At our location, I'm not expecting it to be more than today and tomorrow," he said. "However, there are some folks that have some pretty significant damage that they've talked to us about. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Volunteers help Mar 17, 2008
Blankenship said Sunday the gallery's become a place where neighbors are coming to swap equipment, like chain saws, or to take a break from their clean-up efforts. "It was heartbreaking, so we want to do anything we can," she said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Communities clean up after storm Mar 17, 2008
On Sunday, neighbors, family and friends used chain saws to cut two large oak trees. The uprooted trees fell across the Durhams' house, leaving a large hole in the roof. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Restrictions sought on leaf blowers Mar 10, 2008
"I think leaf blowers are the most useless and bothersome things going," she added, but enacting a bylaw could open the door to complaints about noise generated by other machines such as lawn mowers, chain saws or snow blowers. "The issue is consideration of your neighbors," she said, suggesting public education might work as well as a bylaw. (Boston Globe)
Storms strike state Mar 9, 2008
Work crews use chain saws to remove a downed tree on a mobile home after high winds passed through eastern Leon County, Friday, in Tallahassee, Fla. Severe storms rolling through Florida spawned two tornadoes in the northern part of the state. (The St. Augustine Record)
Solar Hybrid Robot Mower Launched Mar 8, 2008
There are other robot mowers on the market, such as the or , but Husqvarna - famous for making chain saws - claim theirs is the first solar hybrid model. Households tend to spend around 40 hours manually mowing their garden every year, according to the manufacturers. (Sky News)
Chill of victory beckons ice art chiselers Mar 6, 2008
FAIRBANKS -- Ice Park has come alive with the sound of chain saws, groaning heavy equipment moving 5,400-pound blocks of ice and artisans intently chiseling away. Story tools. (Anchorage Daily News)
