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The Simpson Lumber Co. is laying off an entire shift, about 80
employees, from its Mill 5 in Dayton. The layoffs are effective Feb.
28.
SIMPSON
Continued from page A-1
of the shortage of logs available from
our various suppliers," Stauffer said
in an email response to questions
from the Journal. "There has been
and continues to be a shortage of
logs in Western Washington. The
duration of the shortage is uncer-
tain."
The layoffs eliminate one shift at
Mill 5. Two shifts will continue to
operate, according to the company.
As for further reductions, "no
other curtailments are being con-
sidered at present," Stauffer wrote.
"However, like any business, we are
always watching market conditions
and evaluating our long-term busi-
ness strategy to ensure the compa-
ny's future success."
Stauffer said Simpson has 287
employees working in its Shelton
operations: Mill 3 on the Shelton
waterfront and Mill 5 in Dayton.
The layoffs will reduce the local
workforce to about 207 employees,
she said.
Employees are encouraged to ap-
ply for openings at other Simpson
locations, Stauffer said.
"Anytime there is a reduction in
jobs in a rural county, there is a
"... we are always
watching market
conditions
and evaluating
our long-term
business, strategy
to. ensure the
company's future
Success,"
Betsy Stauffer, vice president
and general counsel for
, Simpson Lumber Co.
multiplier that affects our local re-
tailers, schools, bus drivers, coffee
baristas, ec.," ad Lynn Longan,
the new executive director of the
Economic Development Council of
Mason Cotmty. ,,"This is something
we can't take lightly."
Longan added that she hopes to
meet with Simpson's management
in the net-weeik, %o see if there is
anything the EDC can help with."
CASINO
Continued from page A-21
"They bring in everything," Culber-
son said. "We don't want to work the
board to death."
Each ticket holder will receive
$30,000 in chips, which can be spent on
prizes at 8:30 p.m. The auction items
include rsLaurah gift certificates,
baskets, creations by Ornamental
Stone and a West Seattle Segway ad-
venture tour £or two,adults.
Beer and wine will be on sale. Cof-
fee, tea and water are provided.
12TH MAN MANIA
Journal photos by Emily Hanson
Charles Landsaw, left, Kelsey Blain, Samantha Givens and Travis
Wilson gather on the roof of Rooster's Restaurant on Olympic
Highway North to wave the 12th man flag Monday. Blain had the idea
to put a Seahawks jersey on the Patti Bunyon statue. The winning
photo of an online contest will be displayed in Smoking Mo's for one
year. BELOW: The Paul Bunyon statue, owned by Lloyd Prouty, was
adorned with a Seahawks jersey and hat Monday. Lindsay Blain
sewed the jersey.
Amy Braakman,
,a,Mason County
Public Works
employee, watches
,as preparations are
made to hoist the
Seattle Seahawks
• 12th mdn flag at
the Mason County
,C.ourthQuse
on Tuesday.
Mason County
Cbmm]ss]oner
Randy Neatherlin
raised the flag.
Journal photo by Natalie Johnson
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