2009 Official Paul Bunyan Show

October 2-4 event to feature logging competitions, equipment, and more

COLUMBUS, OHIO (September 1, 2009) – The Official Paul Bunyan Show^SM, one of the nation’s largest and oldest forest industry trade shows, announced its 2009 schedule of events slated for October 2-4, 2009 at the Guernsey County Fairgrounds just outside of Cambridge (Old Washington), Ohio.

Visitors to the Show will find more than 130 exhibitors who represent all facets of the forest industry throughout North America.  Representatives will be on site to showcase equipment, manpower and the dedication that has made the industry what it is today.

“The Paul Bunyan Show is a premiere forestry trade show dedicated to the promotion of Ohio’s forest products industry that contributes $15.1 billion to Ohio’s economy. Show goers will see an incredible display of wood industry equipment and technology,” said Walt Lange, Ohio Forestry Association, Inc.  president and Paul Bunyan Show education coordinator. “The PBS education presentations this year range from how to properly maintain a piece of equipment to a history of the restoration of the bald eagle in Ohio.”

Established in 1957 and organized by the Ohio Forestry Association, Inc. (OFA), the Official Paul Bunyan Show^SM is believed to be the oldest forestry industry show of its kind in the eastern United States and annually attracts thousands of visitors from Ohio and surrounding states. The event’s primary focus is to provide access to the current knowledge and technology of forestry products and industry which enhances the quality of life and market competitiveness of individuals, families, industries, and communities.

Husqvarna and the Ohio News Network (ONN) are the official title sponsors of the three-day event. American Electric Power (AEP) and Central Power will serve as the official sponsors for event competitions. Entertainment will be sponsored by John Deere, Red Rock Enterprises, and Nortrax Great Lakes. Educational seminars and activities are sponsored by Yoder Lumber.

New to the event this year is The Game of Logging Professional, Landowner and Collegiate National Finals. The Game of Logging (GOL) is widely acknowledged as the premier timber harvesting training program in the country, offering hands on training in a competitive environment.  Top instructors across the country combine demonstration with participation to teach safety, productivity, conservation and cutting techniques. There are currently 16 training organizations that cover 30 states. Regional competitions are held annually by each training organization followed by a national competition for professional loggers as well as collegiate and landowner participants.

At this time GOL offers four levels of chainsaw safety training, as well as skidder, forwarder, clearing saw and gentle logging training. The training is offered to professional loggers, foresters, college students, forest landowners, casual users, city-parks and utility workers, firemen, and anyone interested in learning any of the safety techniques. (www.gameoflogging.com)

Admission is $8.00 for adults, $4.00 for students and seniors, children under 6 are free. This fee covers all events and entrance into all exhibit halls and educational seminars. Parking is free.

Friday, October 2, 2009
8:00 am           • Show Opens
9:00 am           • Lumberjack Entertainment, Skills Stadium,
                          Sponsored by John Deere and Red Rock Enterprises
9:30 am                       • Longer Equipment Life, Education Hall, Todd M. Perrine and
                          Scott Daubermire, Leslie Equipment Company
10:00 am         • Game of Logging Competition, Skills Stadium, Sponsored by Dolmar
11:00 pm         • Chain Saw Maintenance & Performance with Rip Tompkins & Cary Shepherd,
                           Husqvarna Chain Saw Arena
                        • Gas Pipeline Facilities Awareness and Safety, Education Hall, Jack Rohrbaugh and
                          Chris Davis, Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC
12:00 pm         • Precision Tree Felling with Rip Tompkins & Cary Shepherd, Husqvarna Chain Saw Arena
1:00 pm           • How to Secure (Tie Down) a Load, Education Hall and Track,
                          Ohio State Highway Patrol and Ohio CAT
                        • Lumberjack Entertainment, Skills Stadium, Sponsored by John Deere and Red Rock Enterprises
2:00 pm           • Arborist Climbing Techniques with Rip Tompkins & Cary Shepherd, Husqvarna Chain Saw Arena
                        • Demand Response, Education Hall, Tyler Gill, ENERNOC
3:00 pm           • Precision Tree Felling with Rip Tompkins & Cary Shepherd, Husqvarna Chain Saw Arena
5:00 pm           • Show Closes

Saturday, October 3, 2009
8:00 am           • Show Opens
9:00 am           • Lumberjack Entertainment, Skills Stadium, Sponsored by John Deere and Red Rock Enterprises
                        • Game of Logging Competition, Skills Stadium, Sponsored by Dolmar
10:00 am         • Maintenance of Slasher Saws and Delimbers, Log Yard, Cutting Systems Inc.
11:00 am         • Invasive Plants, Education Hall, Annemarie Smith, ODNR Division of Forestry
                        • Lumberjack Entertainment, Skills Stadium, Sponsored by John Deere and Red Rock Enterprises
                        • Chain Saw Maintenance & Performance with Rip Tompkins & Cary Shepherd,
                          Husqvarna Chain Saw Arena
12:00 pm         • Charity Axe Throw – Stihl Corral
                        • Precision Tree Felling with Rip Tompkins & Cary Shepherd, Husqvarna Chain Saw Arena
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