This Friday the 13th, take care not to add to your bad luck! Be careful not to break any mirrors, step under ladders or let a black cat cross your path.
With all of the bad news flooding the airways, it's easy to get caught up in the negativity. Some follow the advice of their neighbor Mr. Fred Rodgers, and "look for the helpers."
“Autumn carries more gold in its pocket than all the other seasons.” - Jim Bishop
When nine year-old Kendall Pikor came to Millwood with her three older brothers on August 1, she was a little nervous. They would be presenting their projects for 4H in the hope that Millwood would sponsor them. Her 11 year-old brothers Cooper, Parker and Sutton had all been in 4H before her, but this was her first year participating.
Hurricane Harvey, the first category 4 hurricane to make landfall in Texas since 1961, has delivered a devestating blow to the people, infrastructure and economic marketplace of the greater Houston area. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims of this disaster.
To many, the end of August means a new school year, a new schedule and, often, a new dorm room. While these changes are exciting, to some they can be dangerous. The sweltering heat various regions face can create many health problems, while the weight of moving boxes can often lead to neck, back and shoulder injuries.
A Pallet Poem
Recently a Wisconsin pallet shop site manager was fined $25,000, put on 2 years probation, and made to pay $18,000 in restitution to customers for fraudulently using a heat treatment stamp. To some people there may be grey areas in the use of the stamp, especially when considering used pallets. However, a review of the regulations should remove any doubt.
Recent charges by the US Softwood Lumber Coalition that Canada unfairly subsidizes the Canadian softwood industry has led to a preliminary ruling by the US Department of Commerce.
Millwood often talks about our pillars and how they serve as a foundation for our business, but we are hardly the only company that feels a sense of responsibility in helping our communities. Corporate responsibility has only grown in popularity, due in part to the influx of millennials in the workforce who list it as one of the most important factors when working for a company.
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