National Hardwood Magazine - July 2014

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TRADE TALK CONTINUED PITTSBURGH, PA—The Southern Cypress Manufacturers Association has published a new case study that details the use of Cypress at the new Live Oak Bank headquarters in Wilmington, NC. The 36,000-square-foot building features Cypress as exterior siding and soffits, as well as interior ceilings and custom millwork. Architect Laura Miller, principal at LS3P Architects in Wilmington, said, “Cypress was the perfect solution, not only due to its local availability, but also its natural durability and beautiful aesthetic qualities. Ultimately, we were able to use traditional building materials in a modern way, while optimizing views and day lighting. The result is spectacular.” The Southern Cypress Manufacturers Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion of Cypress building products to trade professionals and consumers. For more information, visit www.CypressInfo.org. Our Mission is to provide product knowledge, professional service, and insurance solutions for the forest products industry. WHITE PIGEON, MI—Banks Hardwoods, Inc. recently added seven new conventional dry kilns here at their production facility. Manufactured by Kiln Drying Systems and Components, Inc. (KDS), the new kilns are smaller at 30,000 board feet each. “The new kilns will afford greater flexibility in drying thick stock and subspecies,” explained company President Spencer Lutz. “One air shed was moved to make room for the new kilns, and three new air sheds were built to increase air-drying storage capacity. In addition, the green chain was expanded to afford more sorts of green lumber.” Banks Hardwoods, Inc. is a manufacturer of fine Northern Hardwood lumber with three production facilities located in Michigan and Wisconsin. For more information visit www.bankshardwoods.com. ■ Insurance for the forest products industry 708 Milam Street, Suite 300 Shreveport, LA 71101-5499 (318) 221-0547 FAX (318) 424-7516 www.keithdpeterson.com New conventional dry kilns at Banks Hardwoods Inc., White Pigeon, MI, production facility. 54 JULY 2014 ■ NATIONAL HARDWOOD MAGAZINE

In Memoriam Lawrence “Larry” Holden Humphrey recently passed away. He was born on June 2, 1934 in Fall River, MA. He attended St. George’s Preparatory School in Newport, RI, and he earned a bachelor degree from Colgate University in Hamilton, NY. Humphrey married Natalie Flather from Providence, RI, in 1957. Shortly afterward they started a family and had four children. After a long and successful career with Weyerhaeuser Company, he built Humphrey Lumber, a successful wholesale lumber company in Lakewood, WA. He served on many boards including The Red Cross, Annie Wright School, Pierce Transit, Community Healthcare, Northwest Commercial Bank and Lakewood Historical Society. Humphrey served for six years as a member of the original Lakewood City Council, and he was an active member of Little Church on the Prairie. He loved to travel and he enjoyed outings with family and friends, backpacking and sailing in the PNW and relaxing in Borrego Springs, CA. Humphrey is survived by his wife of 57 years, Natalie Humphrey, daughters Laurie Humphrey and Dede Powell (Pat), sons Lance Humphrey (Shaina) and John Humphrey and 10 grandchildren. He is also survived by his two brothers Bill Humphrey (Marilyn) and Peter Humphrey (Marjorie), and many nieces and nephews. Remembrances may be shared at www.mountainviewtacoma.com. Karl George Schmertzler, 83, of Hickory, NC, recently passed away surrounded by his family. He was a proud Air Force veteran of the Korean War and a lifelong member of American Legion in Elkins, WV. He loved and respected both men and women in uniform, the protectors of our country. He was one of the original founders of the Elkins, WV, Pilot Club. Schmertzler was born April 28, 1930, in Elkins. He was the youngest of four sons born to Aaron and Violet Rosalyn Schmertzler. Schmertzler spent much of his career in the forest products industry at W.M. Cramer Lumber, Hickory, NC. He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Patricia Hartsfield Schmertzler. He was the father of Karl Schmertzler (Karen), Will Schmertzler (Judy), Diana Jones (Chuck) and Ronnie von Drehle (Raymond). Other surviving family members include his grandchildren, Brad Schmertzler, Julia Schmertzler, Jonathan Schmertzler (Erin), Alicia Schmertzler, Kathryn Jones, Amanda Jones, Morgan Cameron (Spencer), Brett von Drehle (Kim) and Travis von Drehle. Great-grandchildren include Kyler Williams, Emma Erikson, and Liam von Drehle. Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Catawba County, 3224 20th Ave. NE, Hickory, NC 28601 or Catawba Regional Hospice, 3975 Robinson Rd., Newton, NC 28658. CHANEY LUMBER COMPANY, INC. Experienced in Export Container Loading JULY 2014 ■ NATIONAL HARDWOOD MAGAZINE 55