Millwork manufacturer's new offices

0PEN HOUSE, preceding annual Sacramento Lumbermen's bash, was held by Rocklin Forest Products, which has its headquarters in Sacramento. 0ffice is an exceptionally hand' some example of the use of mouldings and millwork, products manulactured and sold by Rocklin. (1) Joe Bambino, Elaine Smith, Bruce Brzyscz, Dave Altman. (2) Bob Plunkett, Eve Berg, Ron Hoppe. (3) Russ Land, Jim Ellsworth, Jim Hayes. (4) Pat Reagan, Rick

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Hardwood Series

(Continued from page 47) about 650 million feet per year. The heartwood will often show extreme discoloration because of minerals found in certain soil formations. Black, purple, red, green, blue and variations of these colors change the appearance of the wood, but do not lessen the strength or value of the lumber. cdt (714) 549-8393

Yellow poplar also is recognized for an acrid inner bark which can be used as a stimulant in medicines. The leaves of the tree are dark shiny green and measure about five or six inches in both length and width. In the autumn they turn a deep yellow. The fruit of the tree is a compact cone of winged carpels. Measuring about three inches long and a half inch wide, it ripens in September or October. The flowers, tulipJike in shape and size with six petals, vary in color with a light orange center. These blossoms account for yellow poplar also being known as tulip poplar and tulip tree.

It is estimated that the excellent rate of growth can insure a perpetual supply of yellow poplar at the present rate of cutting. Predictions are that in North Carolina the use of yellow poplar as a framing board could save home builders as much as l0 to 2090 in costs.

Sales Mgr. Ted Barnes

Phone: (503) 874-2236

P.O. Box 7

Riddle, Oregon 97469

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Manufacturers of fence boards; posts and rails; decking; specialty items. Our sawmill and re-man facilities provide us with versatility in meeting your customer's needs.

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Lasc Conference

(Continued from page 9) century. He urged the audience to keep fit, maintain a positive attitude, be part of the team, know the product and "work like hell."

Several panel discusions followed.

John Sweet, Sause Bros. Ocean Towing Co., Coos Bay, Or., described changes in methods and volumes in coastal shipping of lumber into the Southern California market and said they expect additional business out of

Eureka, Ca., since the closing of the Northwestern Pacific RR.

A review of the NWP and its possible future was described by the next panelist, Bryan R.R. Whipple, president of the Northwestern Pacific Acquiring Corporation that hopes to operate all or part of the line in the future. The railroad's owner, Southern Pacific, seeks abandonment of the NWP which has carried vast quantities of lumber out of California's North Coast over the years.

If his company is not successful in its takeover attempt the line could be shutdown by Spring and the rails removed by mid-summer 1984.

Tiucking expert Gary Hartman, Forest Products Transporation, Ukiah, Ca., related the effects of deregulation and noted that the industry is currently in a period of re-regulation. These new rules and taxes have made major additions to shipping costs, he said. As an example he noted that tire costs are up more than $30 each due to new federal excise taxes.

Friday morning, November 18, the Second Growth, an under-35 year old group that is part of LASC, presented