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Newsletter • Volume 21 No. 2 • April 2016 - June 2016

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Georgia Laminating Plant Works Together and Stays Safe!

June is National Safety Month, and the Georgia laminating plant employees have always been an example of

what safety looks like in the mill. On June 16, 2016, all of the employees from the Georgia laminating plant

and the General Manager of Engineered Wood Product Operations, Derek Ratchford, enjoyed a safety award

lunch. The employees received a Canfor jacket and polo for their zero incident safety record for 2015. There

were also 10 employees that received a Selco Geneve watch with the Anthony Forest logo during this

celebration for 15 years of service.

In addition to the National Safety Council safety topics being communicated to employees in June, the

Georgia laminating plant holds a safety slogan contest each year. Each employee has the opportunity to

submit safety slogans, and then they are voted on by all hourly employees and narrowed down to the top

three. A final vote for the winning slogan by employees determines the winner. This year’s winner was

Jeanette Williams, finger jointer lumber feeder, and she received $100 in gift cards. The banner displaying her

winning slogan will be hung on the wall at the breakroom until next year.

Top: Group photo of Georgia laminating employees Bottom: 15 year service award: Jessie Williamson, Tracy Davis, Patrick Bennett, Jesse Murray, Donta Hill, Eddie Smith, Richard Howard, Michael Bolton, Warren Newsome

Top: 2016 Safety Slogan Contest: Warren Newsome, Jeanette Williams (winner), Kim Winfrey Bottom: 15 year service award: Jessie Williamson, Brian Callaway, Dennis Sanders, Robert Simmons, Warren Newsome

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Confined Space Rescue Simulation

According to OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), about 90 deaths involving confined spaces occur every year. Unfortunately, two-thirds of those deaths are workers killed while trying to rescue someone else from a confined space. Some of the dangers that confined spaces pose include lack of oxygen, poisonous gases, liquids and solids suddenly filling the confined space or releasing gases into it when disturbed, fire and explosions, residues left behind that can give off fumes, hot working conditions, falling objects, poor visibility, and substances entering through piping such as gases, hot substances, or water. Every second counts when an employee becomes incapacitated in a confined space. Knowing the proper procedures and the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) required to enter confined spaces could save lives. On Thursday, March 31, 2016, Georgia laminating plant employees conducted a confined space rescue simulation with representatives from the Washington Fire Department on site to consult and observe. The simulation involved an employee entering the dry kiln boiler fire box. Procedure requires that before any employee can enter a confined space, Wilkes County EMS and the Washington Fire Department must be notified and a permit completed. For the simulation, the employee put on the required white poly disposable jumpsuit, goggles, gloves and other applicable safety equipment and entering the confined space. He then laid down to mimic distress. The attendant, who also had the proper PPE to enter the confined space, then radioed for assistance for a fallen employee. Someone was directed to call 911 for help. Once the employees trained in emergency medical aid came to the area, the atmospheric checks were verified as clear for entry and the attendant was able to enter the confined space to rescue the fallen employee. The attendant crawled into the space and maneuvered the fallen employee toward the firebox door, head first. Several employees then pulled the fallen employee to safety and assisted the attendant employee out of the space. The fire department had all the necessary equipment staged and ready to offer treatment at the site. Washington Fire Department Fire Chief, CJ Gilland, explained that in a real-life situation, his group will take over the rescue after (1) our employees have pulled the fallen employee out; (2) our attendant/rescue employee has become incapacitated; (3) or when the confined space has become

Second Quarter Safety Bonus Participation

Central 24 %

Urbana 70 %

AR Lam 100 %

GA Lam 100 %

Troup 100 %

Canfor Expands SFPA’s Membership

Canfor Southern Pine’s purchases of Anthony Forest Products, Scotch/Gulf Lumber, Beadles Lumber Co. and Balfour Lumber Co. will add five SP mills, bringing their SFPA membership to represent a total of 11 mills. The Urbana, Arkansas mill of Anthony Forest Products was already a member of SFPA. The five membership additions: the three Alabama mills of Scotch-Gulf Lumber (Fulton, Jackson, Mobile), Balfour’s Thomasville, Georgia mill and Beadles’ mill at Moultrie, Georgia. Canfor’s other mills are in Hermanville, Mississippi; Camden, Conway and Darlington, South Carolina; and Graham, North Carolina. Kerlin Drake, currently SFPA’s Treasurer, will represent Canfor Southern Pine, Inc. on SFPA’s Board of Directors. “SFPA welcomes the new mills and Canfor’s continued support,” noted SFPA’s executive director Tami Kessler. Information from SFPA June 28, 2016 NEWSnote.

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Urbana, Arkansas Sawmill with New Profiler and Gang Optimization

Top left photo shows the fallen employee inside the dry kiln boiler fire box. Top middle photo shows the attendant employee and the Washington Fire Department completing the atmospheric checks so that the fallen employee can be rescued. Top right photo shows the employees pulling the fallen employee out of the confined space.

Confined Space Rescue Simulation (continued)

hazardous for our attendant or trained employees to enter to attempt a rescue. If it becomes necessary for the fire department to take over, they will evaluate the atmosphere and physical aspects of the confined space prior to entry, then proceed with appropriate procedures to rescue the fallen employee. Wilkes County EMS will be standing by to assist in the rescue. It is imperative that we keep employees safe while working in and around confined spaces. This requires adequate training, proper PPE and practice entering, exiting and performing rescue simulations. Congratulations to Georgia laminating plant on conducting a successful rescue simulation. Keep up the good work!

Canfor's Travis McDonald, Director of Strategic Capital, adds the "Arkansas Razorback" logo to the gang optimizer cover for good karma. Needless to say, everyone in the sawmill loved it. It made for some good fun during the project, and to top it off, Travis is a University of Arkansas alumnus. The karma worked for the optimizer, and the new profiler for the gang worked like a charm.

Comact Cant Scanner Optimizer Comact Rotary Lug Loader



Baby, It’s Hot Outside!

We have finally made it to summer! As every parent knows, it is the favorite time of year for all of our children. It is also the time of year when there is a higher rate of heat related illnesses reported. Heat related illnesses occur when the body temperature rises to 104 degrees Fahrenheit or higher. This can lead to delirium, organ damage and even death. There are several heat related illnesses that include heatstroke, heat exhaustion and heat cramps. A heatstroke is the most severe heat related illness. This occurs when the body’s ability to sweat fails and the body temperature rises quickly. Your brain and organs are basically cooked. It is often fatal. Symptoms for heatstroke are extremely hot skin, an altered mental state that ranges from slight confusion to a coma and seizures. Treatments for someone experiencing a heatstroke would be to move the person to the shade and put them in a half sitting position, call 911 immediately, spray them with water and fan them or apply ice to their neck, armpits and groin. DO NOT give the person aspirin or acetaminophen or anything to drink. Heat exhaustion occurs when the body loses excessive amounts of salt and water. Those most prone to heat exhaustion are elderly people, people with high blood pressure, and people working or exercising in a hot environment. Symptoms for heat exhaustion are very similar to the flu. A person would experience severe thirst, fatigue, headache, nausea, vomiting and possibly diarrhea. The person experiencing heat exhaustion should immediately move to a shaded area or an air conditioned area, drink water or a cool beverage and cool their skin with wet towels or take a cool shower. If the symptoms do not improve within 60 minutes, seek medical attention. Excessive sweating reduces salt levels in the body. This can cause muscle spasms which would be considered heat cramps. Heat cramps are usually in the legs or abdominal muscles and occurs after a physical activity. Treatments for heat cramps include moving the person to the shade, drinking cool water or a sports drink, and stretching the affected muscles. The person should not return to work for a few hours after experiencing heat cramps. If the person has any heart problems, or if the cramps do not get better within an hour, they should seek medical attention. The best way to avoid any heat related illnesses is to stay hydrated and avoid alcohol, wear loose, lightweight clothing and a hat, replace salt with fruit juice or sports drinks, always wear sunscreen when outside in the sun and pace yourself when you are exercising your body. To read full article, go to http://www.nsc.org/learn/safety-knowledge/Pages/news-and-resources-surviving-the-hot-

weather.aspx.

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Raegan Patricia Bentley

Raegan Patricia Bentley is a graduate of Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School. Raegan was an active member of Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) Club at WWCHS and was named 2016 Health Occupation Student of the Year. She was a member of the WWCHS Tiger Band Color Guard. She also served on the yearbook staff and was a member of Future Farmers of America. Raegan was awarded the Beta Sigma Phi Scholarship for her goal to become a nurse. Immediately following graduation, she became a licensed Certified Nursing Assistant and has begun working at Nancy Hart Nursing Center in Elberton, GA. Raegan will be attending Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, GA, where she will pursue a degree in Nursing. Raegan is the daughter of Chris and Lynn Rounds. Lynn is the Accounts Payable Clerk at the Georgia laminating plant.

Jay Anthony Brooks

Jay Anthony Brooks is a graduate of El Dorado High School. Jay was in the top 5% of the graduating class and is a member of the National Honor Society, Wearer of the Gold and Who’s Who. He is a 4 Year Varsity Letterman in Golf and 2 Year Varsity Letterman in Soccer. Jay will be attending the University of Arkansas Honors College in the fall where he plans to major in Mechanical Engineering. Jay’s parents are Jay and Andrea Brooks and he is the grandson of Pat and the late John Lee Anthony. Jay G. Brooks works at the El Dorado central office in the engineered wood products sales department.

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Leonardo Hernandez is a graduate of Junction City High School. Leonardo was an active member in the Beta Club, Quiz bowl, FBLA, National Honor Society and the Spanish Club while he was in high school. He was also a member of the high school band. He was also the Valedictorian of the graduating class. Leonardo is attending Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia in the fall. He plans to major in Pre-Med Biology. He was awarded the Valedictorian/Salutatorian Scholarship from Junction City High School. Leonardo is the son of Julio and Martha Hernandez. Julio works at the El

Dorado laminating plant.

Leonardo Hernandez

Dylan Dontje is a graduate of El Dorado High School. While in high school, Dylan was very active in hunting wild game. He is a very skilled deer hunter and fisherman. His plan after high school is to become a Certified Welder. Karla Dontje is Dylan’s mother. Karla works at the Urbana sawmill as a

Scale Clerk.

Dylan Dontje

Mallory Selman received a Bachelor’s of Science degree from Southern Arkansas University, May 6, 2016.

She graduated Cum Laude majoring in Psychology, with a minor in Sociology. Her campus involvement includes president of Phi Mu Sorority and vice president of the President’s Ambassadors. She is also a member of Sigma Alpha Pi, Psi Chi, and Pi Gamma Mu. She was one student of eleven chosen by SAU to be recognized in Who’s Who Among Students. It is one of the most highly regarded and long-standing honors programs in the nation, having earned the overwhelming respect of college faculties and administrations. And for the students - the outstanding campus leaders of the year - national recognition by the Who’s Who program marks a pinnacle of scholastic achievement.

This fall, Mallory plans to attend the University of Arkansas to pursue a degree in Speech Pathology. Mallory is the daughter of Jack and Chantle’ Selman. Chantle’ is the Controller at our central office in El Dorado, AR.

Mallory Selman

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Jordan Kay Stinson is a graduate of Parkers Chapel High School. While in high school, Jordan was active with student council, BETA Club, and FBLA. She was one of the top ten graduates in her class. She received the Superintendent’s Award, art and history awards, placed 3rd in the state BETA Club Art Contest, and won several awards for her fiction and poetry writing in the Writer’s Ink contest hosted by South Arkansas Community College. She was a member of the Quiz Bowl team her junior and senior years advancing to state competition both years and making the All-Tournament Team her senior year. Jordan was a cheer letterman her

senior year when her cheer team won their division at the B2 Dance and Cheer Competition, won overall in the El Dorado competition, and placed 2nd in State. Jordan was very active in the College Avenue Church of Christ youth group where she participated in “In Town” mission trips serving the El Dorado community, and one to inner city Mobile, Alabama. She has been a camper and a counselor at Camp Kurios Christian youth camp every year since she was eligible. She has attended Uplift, Winterfest, and Christeens. She was a youth leader during BASIC Training, and served others doing SHINE service projects at the Salvation Army, Boys and Girls Club, Northwest Elementary School, and The Call. She is attending Southern Arkansas University in the fall where she plans to major in Psychology and Art with the goal of becoming an Art Therapist. She was awarded the Presidential Scholarship from SAU, the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship, and the Parkers Chapel Education Foundation Scholarship. She is the daughter of Jeff and Jonna Stinson. Jonna is the Business Systems Analyst at the central office in the IT department.

Jordan Kay Stinson

Molly Atwell Tucker

Molly Atwell Tucker received her Bachelor of Arts in Child Development from Henderson State University. She graduated with honors and will begin working at the elementary school in Malvern, Arkansas in August. Molly plans to return to college in the near future to earn her Master’s in School Counseling. Molly is the daughter of Randy and Leah Atwell. Leah works in the accounting department at the central office.

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Kash Jaxson Britt

Kash is a kindergarten graduate of Southside Elementary School in Cabot, Arkansas. His parents are Keith Britt and Adreama Martin. Kash’s grammy is Kim Britt. Kim is Receptionist at our central office.

Congratulations to all 2016 graduates &

we wish you the best in your future endeavors!

Zachary Scott Williams

Zac is a graduate of Hampton High School in Hampton, Arkansas. He was an active member of the Engineering Team and also the Weight Lifting Team. He was a 3 year letterman in football, where he earned All-Conference. He was also a 2 year letterman in track. Zac will be attending Arkansas Tech University in Russellville in the fall. He plans to major in Computer Science. He is the son of Randy and Kim Williams. Kim works in the accounting

department at central office.



Birth Announcements

Lila Rose Murphy

Kayla Murphy is proud to announce the latest addition to her family.

Lila Rose Murphy was born on April 27, 2016. She was born at the

Woman’s Hospital in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Lila weighed 7.5 pounds

and was 21.5 inches long.

Lila’s grandfather is Stephen Murphy, General Manager of Lumber

Operations at the Urbana sawmill.

Wedding Announcements

Derrick Henry And Hollis Anthony Wed

Hollis Anthony and Derrick Henry, both of El Dorado, were united in marriage on June 25, 2016 at First Presbyterian Church in El Dorado. The bride is the daughter of Aubra Anthony, Jr. and The Late Judge Carol Anthony. The groom is the son of Randy and Carla Henry. Hollis is a 2011 graduate of El Dorado High School and a 2015 graduate of the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville with a degree in advertising, public relations, and political science, cum laude. She is currently an Account Coordinator for the Sells Agency in Little Rock, Arkansas. Derrick is a 2009 graduate of El Dorado High School and a 2012 graduate of the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville with a degree in biology. He is currently in medical school at the University of Arkansas Medical Science Center. The couple plans to reside in Little Rock, Arkansas. Join us in congratulating Hollis and Derrick Henry on their marriage. We wish them joy and love for a lifetime!



Rhonda Couey is named Shipping Supervisor at Urbana

Employee Announcements

Rhonda Couey of Fountain Hill, Arkansas, is the new Shipping Supervisor at Anthony Forest’s sawmill in Urbana, Arkansas. Rhonda attended Southeast Arkansas College (Seark) in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, where she received two certifications in Accounting. In her career, Rhonda has been an accounting clerk, bookkeeper and a loan processor. At her most recent position, she worked in the Accounting/Shipping department with Interfor USA, formally Price Lumber Company of Monticello, Arkansas. “Rhonda Couey’s education and experience make her well qualified for the position of Shipping Supervisor,” said Stephen Murphy, General Manager of Lumber Operations. Rhonda and her team will ensure total customer service through communication with lumber sales, transportation and, ultimately, the loading of trucks. “Rhonda understands that her team is the last to see our lumber trucks before the customers do; and, therefore, the shipment must be correct,” added Stephen. Rhonda and her husband, Quint, have relocated to El Dorado, Arkansas, and we are happy to welcome Rhonda to our family.

Ston Battisto is named EHS Coordinator at El Dorado Laminating Plant

Derek Ratchford, General Manager, Engineered Wood Products Operations, announced that Donald “Ston” Battisto has joined the company as the new Environmental, Health and Safety Coordinator at the El Dorado laminating plant. “Safety in the workplace is our number one goal for Anthony Forest Products employees, and Ston’s past experience will help advance that culture,” stated Ratchford. Ston will report to Randy Evans, Environmental, Health and Safety Manager, Urbana and El Dorado. Before joining Anthony Forest Products, Ston served in similar capacities with Seventy-Seven Energy and SECORP Industries. He also served in the US Navy on the USS Coral Sea CV-43 for three years. Ston is originally from the Little Rock, Arkansas area and has been living in Oklahoma for the past eight years. Ston and his wife, Julie, along with their five children, have relocated to Parkers Chapel in the El Dorado, Arkansas area.

Derek Ratchford, General Manager, Engineered Wood Operations, announced that Hayes Anthony has been promoted to Plant Superintendent for the Arkansas laminating plant in El Dorado. Over the past two years, Hayes has been the Production Scheduler, which has helped him further understand the intricacies of glulam manufacturing. Hayes will be directly responsible for the everyday management of the facility and will report to Derek Ratchford. “Hayes’ past job experiences at our laminating plant, working as an assistant machine operator, working in quality control, and now as the Production Scheduler, will be a tremendous benefit to our operations,” said Ratchford. Before joining Anthony Forest, Hayes worked as a Research Farm Assistant at the Idlewild Research Station, and later as Research Farm Specialist at Ben Hur Research Station, for the Louisiana State University AgCenter in Baton Rouge. In 2010, along with earning a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Business Management and Marketing, Hayes obtained a Master of Science in Agriculture Economics from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. Hayes and his wife, Dr. Kayla Anthony, DVM, live in El Dorado. Kayla is an associate veterinarian with Goodwin Animal Hospital.



Go Lightning!!!

The Monroe Lightning AAU basketball teams won first place in the 5th Annual Festival City Shootout tournament that was held at the El Dorado Wildcat gymnasium on June 4 and 5! They won both the 6th grade and 8th grade divisions. The Lightning also won 1st place in the 8th grade division in the tournament that was held at ULM on May 21 and 22. In April, they won 1st place in the 6th grade division and 2nd place in the 8th grade division in a tournament in Longview, Texas. And the season is far from over! Anthony Forest is a sponsor of the Monroe Lightning, and Tyrin Gatson, who is shipping coordinator at the El Dorado laminating plant, is a coach. Tyrin also has twin boys who are on the 8th grade team. The team would like to thank the company for being a supporter of AAU sports.

Monroe Lightning AAU basketball teams: Left photo shows 6th Grade team Right photo shows 8th Grade team

Hayes Anthony is Promoted to Plant Superintendent at El Dorado



———-THE ANTHONY SPOTLIGHT———-

Charles Cheatham - Lead Man/Wrapping - El Dorado Laminating Plant How long have you worked for Anthony Forest? 1 and 1/2 years Hobbies and Interest: Riding horses and making sure my family is taken care of. Family: Married with four kids What chore do you absolutely hate doing? Washing dishes Who was the most influential person in your life? Reverend Dunwood, my old Pastor If you won the lottery, what is the first thing you would do? Thank God! If you could witness any event past, present or future, what would it be? Seeing the resurrection of Jesus Christ! If given a chance to skip work for a day, how would you spend the entire day? Sleeping What is something you would like to do when you retire? Rest

Favorites: Holiday? 4th of July Movie? Dawn of the Dead Time of Day? Morning Favorite Book? Bible

Favorite Song? Lean On Me

Donald Page - Machine Operator - El Dorado Laminating Plant

How long have you worked for Anthony Forest? 24 years Hobbies and Interest: I like to build things. Family: Too many to name. What chore do you absolutely hate doing? When the waste stops up Who was the most influential person in your life? Jesus If you won the lottery, what is the first thing you would do? Help my family. If you could witness any event past, present or future, what would it be? Coming of Jesus. If given a chance to skip work for a day, how would you spend the entire day? Resting What is something you would like to do when you retire? Help people.

Favorites: Holiday? Christmas Movie? Ten Commandments

Time of Day? Evening Favorite Book? Bible Favorite Song? Soon and Very Soon

Rhonda Couey Isaiah Ellison

James Williams Raymond Murry

Christopher Welch Dustin Davis

Travis Hollinquest Donald “Ston” Battisto

Vinson Morris Javon Hill

James Cessor, Jr. Sha Darius Johnson Jeremy Stringfellow

Jatario Lee Kenneth Gilbert

Antonio Williams

Welcome to the Family

April 2016 - June 2016

5 years

Eddie Hoof

10 years

Tom Diem

15 years

Gilberto Santillan Richard Howard

Tracy Davis

20 years

Henry Thornton

Thanks for your

Commitment

April 2016 - June 2016



Georgia Laminating Plant Receives APA’s Incident Free Honor Society

The Georgia laminating plant has again won the APA-Engineered Wood Association Safety Award for the “Incident Free Honor Society”. This means a zero incident rate or no recordable accidents during 2015. Warren Newson, Plant Manager, Kim Winfrey, Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator/Office Manager, and the entire Washington team will be presented the award from the APA later this year at the plant. Russ Anthony, Executive Vice President, congratulated the Georgia laminating plant and stated, “The team and the Georgia plant are always a showcase for safety and professionalism, and we are proud to show them off when anyone visits the facility. We appreciate all of our dedicated leadership team and production employees who helped make this possible. They set a high bar for themselves and everyone else in the company to reach.” The winning facilities of member companies will be recognized and celebrated for their safety accomplishments during the APA’s Annual Meeting in November in Bonita Springs, Florida.

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