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Cargo Photos

We have counted ten times ten, and finally decided to write you a letter regarding your picture and article on page23 of the November issue, on Fremont Forest Products.

Actually your information was almost totally wrong, as the entire barge load of lumber was for the Ed Fountain Lumber Co., with the exception of about 500M', which represents the small hole on the barge as shown in the picture.

We are taking quite a kidding from shippers and other competitors who knew the situation, and are wondering how such misinformation could get into your journal.

Ed Fountain. Sr.

Ed Fountain Lumber Co.

6218 S. Hooper Ave. Los Angeles, Ca. 90001

We stand corrected. Due to some crossed wires, the information in the caption gives an erroneous impression. While Fremont Forest Products did bring in the Jirst full barge of SPF, il certainly wasn't on the barge "Douglas Fir" as your letter correctly states. Our apologies to all concerned for the misconceptions created.editor.

R.O.I. RESPONSE

You probably will be pleased to know that we have received 26 requests for copies of the R.O.l. and Cash Flow booklets as mentioned in the article. 6ee The Merchant Magazine, Nov., p.10) To have this kind of response in that short of a time period is super!

The article was distributed to some ofour internal people and we have had additional requests for copies of the magazine for our remote location managers.

Sincerely,

G. Robert Claypool Vice President & Group Controller Building Materials Distribution Group CertainTeed Corp.

P.O. Box 899

Waco, Tx. 76703

Winter Reading

A colleague of mine from the State of Washington has recommended as "must" reading an article in your November issue titled "So You Think You Are Running Your Business."

I have been unable to locate a copy of your publication in this part of the country and request that, if possible, you either send me a copy of your November issue or a re-print of the above-mentioned story.

John D. Neale Small Business Management Instructor

Austin Area Vocational Technical Institute

1900 8th Avenue Northwest Austin, Mn. 55912

Forest Center

Thank you for the very fine piece on the California Forest Center in the November issue of The Merchant. Unfortunately, we seemed to have mislead you on one important fact. The Center is not open to the public all year at this time. The objective is to do this ultimately, but for now the exhibit pavilion is dismantled. However, the grounds and all the trees, etc. are there and could be seen. However, this is not being promoted at this time.

Additionally, this is not a project of the California Forest Protective Association as such, the California Forest Center is oflicially an autonomous non-profit corporation although, Stan Hulett (CFPA executive v.p.) does serve as president ofthe Forest Center at this time.

Thank you for your attention to this matter and we apologize for the misunderstanding.

Tony R. McCann Director of Communications

California Forest Protective Assn. ll27-llth St., Suite 534 Sacramento, Ca. 95814

Exceptional Buys

We took particular notice of your selection of material in the Hardwood Series on Lyctid Beetles, entitled "Beetles Bugging your Hardwood?". (see Nov., p.79) This article was not only informative but also brought to light the subject of infestation, which could be examined even further, especially in the case of imported tropical hardwoods.

Unfortunately, many users of imported woods are not well informed as to the habits and customs of these pests. I refer specifically to the Ambrosia Beetles, which as you adequately mentioned in your article, attack dying trees. This is especially true with felled logs left in the forest awaiting transport to the sawmill. These larval tunnels leave tiny holes referred to as "pin marked" or accepted in grade as "pin holes no defect" or "pinwormy no defect".

What many people do not realize is that once this lumber is seasoned and kiln dried the infestation ceases.

This is a very important factor because there is always a prevalence of pin marked stock on the market at very reasonable prices which are exceptional buys. Unfortunately, potential users shy away from pinwormy stock because of the fear of continued infestation. This lumber is just as strong and usable as clear stockt it is basically only the appearance that is affected.

J.R. Summerlin

Sumwood. lnc.

P.O. Box 45822

Los Angeles, Ca. 90045

Construction Controls

Handbook of Forms, Charts and Tables for the Construction Indusrry is dvailable from Prentice-Hall, lnc., Englewood Cliffs, N.J. 07632, for $32.95.

Forest Story

The Great American Forest, a l6-p booklet, is free from American Forest Institute, Dept. GAF, l6l9 Massachusetts Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20036. Multiple copies, 2OQ ea. Also available is a booklet of reprints of industry-sponsored advertisements on yield increase, 59 each; $2.50 for reproduction proofs.

Correspondence Course

A new correspondence course on plywood is $10 ($7.50 for 25 or more) from the American Plywood Assn., Box 11700, Tacoma, Wa. 984n.

Venetian Blind Cassette

Venetian blind measuring and installation cassette for a LaBelle projector, Product Code No. 5l-M-141, $65, and a brochure, Product Code No. 5l-04-157, $46 per 100, are from Hunter Douglas Window Prod. Div., 20 Campus Rd., Totowa, N.J. 07512.

Lumber, Plywood Facts

An 8-p. illustrated lumber and plywood guide is free from Willamette lndustries, lnc., Box 907, Albany, Or. 97321.

Lift Truck Specs

Specifications for electric rider lift trucks, sideloaders, and pneumatic tire electric trucks are free fiom AllisChalmers Industrial Truck Div. , 2 1800 S. Cicero Ave., Matteson, Il. 60443.

Forest lndustry Publications

Hardware for Energy Generation, Business Data and Market Information Source Book, Impact of Chang- ing Quality of Timber Resources, Wood Residue Energy Directory, and energy slide/tape series, all for the forest products industry, are available from Forest Products Research Society, 2810 Marshall Ct., Madison, Wi. 53705. Prices vary.

Roughsawn Cedar Catalog

A catalog sheet on a new 7e" hardboard with the appearance of roughsawn cedar is free from Forest Fiber Products Co.. Box 68. Forest Grove. Or. 97116.

Free Reader Service

For more information on New Products and New Literature, write fhe Merchant Magazine, 4500 Campus Dr., Suite 480, Newport Beach. Ca. 92660

Please mention issue date and page numoer so we can process your request faster! Many thanksl

Pre-Fab Buildings

An 8-p. color brochure of TecLine buildings is free from Armco, Box 600, Middletown, Oh. 45043.

Fan Convector Info

For free new fan convector brochure, write Myson Inc., Box 5025, Embrey Industrial Park, Falmouth, Ya. 22441.

Wooden Deck Plans

How to Build a Deck is $l from Koppers Co., Inc., 1900 Koppers Bldg., Pittsburgh, Pa. 15219.

How to Lick Stamp Costs

Penny-Pinching Postal Pointers is $2 plus 501 charges from Halls of Ivy Press, 13050 Raymer St., North Hollywood, Ca. 91605. Also available fbr $4.95 plus 75Q, How to Do Your Own Pasteup for Printing.

Going Up?

A new l6-p. elevator planner and budget guide is free from Schindler Haughton Elevator Corp. , 67 I Spencer St., Toledo, Oh. 43695.

Bel-Air Combination Door

A new 2-p. brochure describing a combination exterior door with controlled ventilation is free from BelAir Door Co., Box 829, Alhambra, Ca.91802.

Tudor Home Plan Book

A new plan book featuring English Tudor homes is $2 per copy from Home Planners, Inc., Dept. PRlY79, 23761 Research Dr., Farmington Hills. Mi. 48024.

Oak Cabinets

A new 4-p. envelope stuffer of kitchen cabinets, vanities and modular wall units with space for company imprints is from Haas Cabinet Co., 625 W. Utica St., Sellersburg, In. 47172.

Glulam Catalog

The 1980 edition of Glulam Systems rs available from the American Institute of Timber Construction, Dept. M, 333 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 712, Englewood, Co. 80110.

Help for Wholesalers

Effective Financial Management for Wholesaler- Distributors ($24), Reducing Energy Costs in Wholesale Distribution ($ t S;, and Product Liability: A Loss Prevention Manual for Wholesaler- Distributors ($15) are available from National Assn. of Wholesaler-Distributors, 1725 K St. N.W., Washington, D.C. 20006.

Bath, Bed Project

Better Homes and Gardens Bath & Bedroom Projects You Can Build is new from Meredith Corp.. Des Moines, Ia. 50336.

LUMBER SALESMAN needed for well established no. California Redwood distributor with large milling facility. Salary plus commission and benefits,excellent opportunity. Send resume or write Box 338, c/o The Merchant Magazine.

EXPf,RIENCED lumber trader needed for No. California wholesale firm. Salaried position. Must be willing to relocate. Call (916) 966-9000.

Retail Salespersons

FOUR EXPERIENCED people needed. Knowledge of lumber, paint, tools or hardware required. Please send resume of experience and salary history to Entz-White Lumber & Supply, Inc., P.O. Box 7748, Phoenix. Az.850ll.

LUMBER SALESMAN for our wholesale division. Well-established firm. San Francisco area. Good salary. Send resume. Write Box 300 c/o The Merchant Magazine.

sized lumber yard in Fairfield, Ca. Manager retiring in about I year. If satisfactory,manager'sjob will be open.Contact: Jim Jones, Foster Lumber Yard, 3280 Sonoma Blvd., Vallejo, Ca. 94590, ({ 07) 643-2301.

600 a word, min. 25 words (25 words : $15). Phone number counts as one word. Headlines, box numbers. centered copy and borders: $4 ea. Col. inch rate: $30.

Names of advertisers dsing a box number cannot be released. Address all replies to box number shown in ad in care of The Merchant Magazine, 4500 Campus Dr.. Suite 480. Newporl Beach, Ca. 92660. Make checks payable to The Merchant Magazine. Mail copy to above address or call (714) 549-8393. Deadline for copy is the 22nd ot the month.

TWO SALES trainees for long established hardwood wholesaler with distribution yard. Flexible territories. Generous fringe benefits. Excellent opportunities for the right person. Some experience helpful. Write Box 334, clo The Merchant Magaztne.

EXPERIENCED pallet salesman. Ask for Carl Boesch, Hunter Woodworks, (213) 'l'15-2544.

Sales Manager

Exceptional Opportunity

For experienced sales manager with housing industry following. Top salary and/or commission for top man. New yard and office facility in Huntington Beach, Ca. Call Bill Randall, (714) 848-

INDUSTRIAL LUMBER salesman needed. Call or see W.M. Hunter, Hunter Woodworks, 1235 E. 223 St., Carson, Ca. 90745 (213)'t75-2544.

SO. CALIFORNIA wholesaler with remanufacluring plant seeks younger man with some lumber experience to work with the president in operalions and sales. Salary, bonus. benefits. Write box 344, c/o The Merchant Magazine.

PAUL BUNYAN'S REPUTATION

The name of Paul Bunyan, mythical hero of lumbermen's tall tales, sets a high standard to live up to. For a long time the trademark has stood for consistent quality and service.

Lumber Sales

HTGHLY PROGRESSM stud mill in Western Oregon is looking for an enthusiastic, imaginative individual for the sales of our product & the development of new markets. Excellent salary & fringe benefits. Send resume to Box 348, c/o The Merchant Magazine.

EXPERIENCED LUMBER trader with accounts - all of Ca. seeks change. Proven producer. Must be solid company. Prefer Sacramento area. Available with two weeks notice. Write Box 347. c/o The Merchant Magazine.

EXPERIENCED SALES person seeks position in retail/contractor sales or wholesale lumber. Prefer So. California. Write Box 349, clo The Merchant Magazine.

3x4 AND WIDER and 4x4 and wider twisted and weathered Douglas Fir S4S. Call Wm. Hunter, Hunter Woodworks, (213) 7'15 2544 or (213) 835-5671.