More history on the Stimson Mill
I appreciated reading Thomas Maffei’s comments regarding timber supply from Kootenai National Forest back in the days of the Stimson Mill (Setting the record straight on Kootenai National Forest timber sales, The Western News, Dec. 1, 2023).
Tom’s recounting of events squared with my experience as well. (I do not recall seeing Mr. Peterson in attendance at any of the Stimson timber task force meetings).
In addition to Tom’s accurate report from that time, there are a few other factors that can be incorporated into the historical record. In 2002, Stimson was being hammered with rapidly escalating and ultimately untenable insurance premiums due to W.R. Grace’s asbestos legacy.
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