At the lumber yard

Charles organized a tour of his work at Sierra Pacific Industries, a fourth-generation, family owned and operated forest products company. It's the second-largest  lumber producer in the United States. Founded in 1949 by R. H. Emmerson, it is the largest private landholder in California.

Frankly, I was shocked. The 76-year-old factory hasn't been modernized, and safety measures seem lax. Where is Norma Rae when you need her?Read more