LETTERS

Take A Bow

My sincere thanks for the editorial in your Nov. issue.

I can assure you that we, as you so very well said, deliver a 12 month program that I feel has all the extra qualities for a more successful merchant. I take pride in what we do and I take great pride in viewing the success of our many members who utilize our programs.

Our industry has strength and stability today because many retailers, hardware and home centers took advantage of being better. You and I can take a bow for that.

Again, thanks for your remarks and thanks for the thoughtfulness.

Otto H. Grigg Managing Director

Pacific Southwest Hardware Association

117 S. Clementine St. Anaheim. Ca. 92803

Lead From Strength

My friend and associate, Otto Grigg, managing director of the Pacific Southwest Hardware Association, thoughtfully sent me a copy of your editorial in support ofthe idea ofassociation membership.

It was most refreshing to read such a strong and effective statement from someone other than an association pro- fessional and we appreciate it. Regardless of the profession or trade, association membership plus participation is the best buy we can make, and you said it beautifully.

William G. Mashaw Managing Director National Retail Hardware Association Indianapolis, In.

Positive Track Record

Thank you ior your editorial comments in the November Merchant MagaTine.

I would agree with ever)'thing you say and most of all find of special interest these excerpts from your comments "The Associations have a positive track record of achievements for their members that span a broad range ofactivities" and "to our eyes they have more than proven their worth."

These words are very much appreciated by all of us who as dealers and officers in our various Associations trv verv hard to guide the Associations in a direction that is productive and positive and its results are of benefit and of value to our fellow dealers.

I know you are sincere in your editorial and could be doing many dealers a favor and a service by reminding them to lean on their state or regional association or "national" for assistance in toueh times.

Bud Howe President National

Lumber and Buildins Material Dealers Association

Washington, D.C.

Aevertistetments

AGGRESSIVE HARDWOOD SALESMEN WANTED

Leading So. Ca. hardwood distributor seeking salesmen who are self-motivated, experienced and knowledgeable. One of the most attractive compensation packages in the industry. Send resume in confidence. Write box 471 c/o The Merchant Magazine.

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MERCHANDISING MANAGER

Fisher Lumber Co. is seeking a fully qualified merchandising manager. Excellent pay and benefits package including stock plan. Send resume to: Robert Sievers. P.O. Box 765. Santa Monica, Ca. 90406. (213) 395-0956.

WHOLESALE LUMBER SALES No. Ca. wholesaler/distributor has opening for aggressive, knowledgeable sales person experienced in redwood. Excellent compensation and benefits. Send resume to box472 c/o The Merchant Magazine.

FIXPERIENCED pallet salesman. Established territory with active accounts. Company paid expenses. Medical & dental. Ask for Carl Boesch, Hunter Woodworks, (213) 7'75-2544.

600 a word, min. 25 words (25 words : $15). Phone number counts as one word. Address counts as six words. Headlines and centered copy ea. line; $4. Box numbers and special borders: $4 ea. Col. inch rate: $30. Names of advertisers using a box number cannot be released. Address all replies to box number shown in ad in care ofThe Merchant Magazine, 4500 Campus Dr', Suite 480, Newport 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 of the month. PAYMENT MUST ACCOMPANY COPY.

A Career Opportunity

Expanding retail lumber chain looking for experienced counter person. Must have expertise in sash & door, lumber list bidding and retail sales of hardware and building materials. Excellent opportunity to advance at newest location of an established company. Only experienced individuals should contact or apply at: Anawalt Lumber, l00l N. Highland Ave., Hollywood, Ca. 90038.

NEEDED: lumber trader to sell retail and industrial accounts. Must have customer following. Excellent compensation and benefits package to fit the right person. A first class opportunity for you. Contact Jerry Ensworth, Ensworth Forest Products, Roseville, Ca. (916) 786-5 I I I llhen sending in a chonge ol address please include zip code on both old and nen' addresses and either the old lobel or the inlbrmation Irom it. Thanks!

Place your ad nowl Call (714) 549-8393

CUSTOM hand crafted log home. Not a kit. Wood throughout, two excellent wells, 7.5 + acres, 8 miles south of Eugene, Or. $185'000 firm. For details & photos, call Judd Webber' Blue Heron Products 603) 342-3144.

EXCESS WOODWORKING machinery for sale or trade. Kval automatic door machine. Kval interior nail-up machine. Bevelor, 2 Newman planers, I Madison moulder, I Yates American 54 inch resaw, cutoff saws, radial arm saws. lumber trucks and forklifts and much more. Call Agate Sales (916) 272-3451. Ask for Randy.

!OR SAl,tl2 La Belle projectors Duo 16. Like new with $75 carrying cases. $200 each. Call Bob Dedman (602) 279-0886.

RARE 1929 Ford AA flat bed stake truck. Totally restored to original specifications. Needs minor electrical work. Was featured in our ad in The Merchant, October, 1981. Factory colors, black fenders, forest green body. Contact Clint or Pete (71 4) 75 l-0800 at Mariner's Forest Products.

LUMBER MANAGER/BUYER-3or more years experience in lumber buying and sales. Respon- sibilities include whatewood purchasing and support of general lumbef product development

LUmBER SALES-NeW opportunities for experienced (3 or more years) salesperson. Knowledge of whitewood and redwood sales on a distribution center level or direct basis.

RETTIANUFACTURINGMANAGER-Sormoreyearsexperience.Responsibilitiesinclude purchaslng and remanufacturing of fir and pine

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NEED a steady direct source of supply on incrnse cedar fencing products. With a reliable supplier our potential is unlimited. Contact Northwoods Wholesale Lumber. 1640 Tidelands Ave., National City, Ca. 92050 (6t9t 474-6676.

Twisted And Weathered

Douglas Fir S4S and rough, 3x4 and wider and 4x4 and wider. Call Wm. Hunter. Hunter Woodworks. (213) '7 7 5 -2s 44', ( 2 I 3 ) 8 3 5 - 5 67 I

12 INCH moulder. Call Agate Sales (916) 2'12-2351. Ask for Randy.

COPELAND LUMBER WISHES TO BUY Lumber Yards in the Western States. Contact Copeland Lumber Yards Inc., 901 N.E. Glisan, Portland,Or.97212, Attention John Matschiner. Real Estate Manager. (503) 232-7181 All inquiries kept confidential.

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