Gordon Alan Eastman: 1955-2015
On October 1, the ReStore lost a great friend. Gordon Alan Eastman spent his whole life working with his hands. He was not only a master craftsman with 40-plus years experience in retail, but an accomplished self-taught pianist who had his own band (Doubletake), his own remodeling and carpentry business, his own slot car race track […]
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Michelle Elmquist — She's no 'sweet lady'
She speaks softly and carries a big stick – No, I mean, she carries a big crowbar. But just how did Salvage Service supervisor Michelle Elmquist turn into such a powerhouse deconstructionist?
"One woman called me a 'sweet lady.' I don't even know how to respond," she says.
Mary Lou Ritter: We're glad she has our back
We often hear someone referred to as a Renaissance man – someone who has an expansive and impressive skill set. On the other hand, you never hear reference to a Renaissance woman, but indeed, that’s what we have here in Mary Lou Ritter.
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What's on Kevin Pate's Plate: Caring about family
He's a mountain of a man with an imposing demeanor, but really he's a gentle giant – sometimes affectionately referred to as "Hoss"
by his coworkers. Have you met Kevin Pate?