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Modular Decking System

A square modular decking system from Midwest Padding is comprised of wood slats made of l2"x 12" pretreated high-quality hardwoods, backed with a plastic grid. KwikDek's grid elevates the wood to provide drainage and airflow, impeding mold and mildew growth.

Interlocking tabs ease installation.

- Please contact (888) 379-9695 or go online at www. midwestpadding.com

Thicker Fiber Gement Siding

Sierra Premium Smooth lap siding from Nichiha is 60%o thicker than the average fiber cement lap siding to provide deeper shadow lines.

The panels are available in profile sizes of 7" and 8314", are factory primed and sealed on six sides.

The ll2" thick panels are strong in harsh weather conditions and reportedly break less during installation, while the l0' panels make for less cutting and quicker installation.

- Please contact (866) 424-4421 or go online at www.nichiha.com

Made For The Shade

An easy-to-install exterior roll-up shade made of a special fabric said to block 807o of the sun's heat and glare before it enters living areas is new from Phifer Wire Products.

Ideal for porches, patios, balconies, decks or sunrooms, SunShade is stucco-colored and comes in 48", 60" and12" widths with a72" length drop.

- Please contact (205) 345-2120 or go online at www.phiJbr.com

Logging Co. Repays lts Debts

A year ago, Silver Bay Logging, Juneau, Ak., filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Now the company is slowly repaying 100 creditors, including banks and a health insurance company, and operating on a much smaller scale.

Silver Bay was able to log part of last season, but its Wrangell sawmill, one of only three mills currently in use in Southeast Alaska, will operate the entire season this year, starting in March. Outside contractors will handle the logging and transportation of the timber.

To pay off its debt, Silver Bay plans to sell its marine division as well as helicopters in its aviation division.

Wood Products Association grading certificate in 1965, and its master certificate in 1975.

William Lewis, 83, former general manager of Union Manufacturing, Fort Collins. Co.. died Jan. 8.

He was a staff sergeant in the U.S. Army during World War II.

In 1959, Mr. Lewis became a salesman at Consolidated Lumber, in 196l he joined Everitt Lumber, Fort Collins, before going on to Union Manufacturing.

Mr. Lewis was an honorary life member of the Mountain States Lumber & Building Material Dealers Association.

Richard P. "Dick" Cornish. 92. former senior partner of Mountain Fir Lumber Co., Independence, Or., died Jan. 10 in Salem, Or.

After graduating from the University of California-Berkeley, Mr. Cornish was in the U.S. Navy, serving on the supply ship USS M.B. Stewart during World War II.

At the end of his service, he worked at Joe Crahane's sawmill in Brownsville, Or., then joined the fledgling Mountain Fir Lumber in 1953. The company grew to include five sawmills and three chip plants.

Mr. Cornish served as general manager, president, and chairman of the firm. He retired in l98l

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Perry Andrew "Andy" Jones, 82, owner and operator of Andy Jones Lumber, Jacksonville, Or., died Dec. 16 in Medford, Or.

Mr. Jones was a staff sergeant in the fifth Air Force, 307 Airdrone Squadron during World War IL He also served three and a half years in New Guinea, Philippines, Okinawa, and Japan.

He began his lumber career in 1946 as general manager of a sawmill in Grand Ronde, Or. In 1949 he worked for Dant & Russell Wholesale Lumber for eight years as a trader. From 1963 until 1996 he worked for NeelyNelson Co.. Medford. Or.

He launched Andy Jones Lumber Co. in 1997.

He also served as president of the Rogue Valley Hoo-Hoo Club in 1965.

Bertram H. Butler, 85, long-time West Coast lumberman, died Dec. 25.

Mr. Butler worked for Edward Hines Lumber Co., Burns, Or., from 1939 until 1941. when he entered the U.S. Army. He was in charge of the enlisted pay section, and spent time in the South Pacific, and a Prisoner of War facility.

After the war, he worked for the Ivory Pine Co. sawmill near Klamath Falls, Or., then moved to Dinuba, Ca.. where the firm built a new sawmill. He retired in 1991.

Mr. Butler also was a certified lumber grader and was awarded a Western lx4 B()ARDS in 4,5 ond 6'lengths 2x4

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BVC Doweled

Lodgepole pine post, poles & rails l-112" to 12"

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2" BVC Tree Stakes

3" BVC Tree Posts

Light Posts

Standard and Fancy

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Special Milling: Split, Quartered, Slabbed. Sanded.

Smooth Peeled & Hand Peeled

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MORE THAN 1 00,000 industry members ennrrornod nn | ^^ \/^^^^ {^" Ld) vuudJ rul NAHB s annual Internationai Builders Show: (1) Kelly Schroeder, Kimberly Lister, (2)

Chares Cronenworth, Pam Phillips, Bill Bufton (3) Brit Blair, R ck Hagel. Rafe Hagel, Scott Adkins. (4) John Assman, Karen Hess (5) Anderson & Melanie Thomas. (6) John Mechem. Michael Kleln. (7) Crarg Young, Andres Villegas, Perry Dasher. (8) Tawn Simons, Mike Moran. (9) Ralph Bruno, Bill Sullivan. (10) John Taylor. Robert Lowe (11) Todd Lindsey, Ameshia Melton, Tony Hiendl (12) Garnett Douglas, Cam Lowe. (13) Gavin Taylor, Harold Fry, (14) Doug McNeill, Chuck Casey. (15) Brent Wilson, Dale Strnad (16) Sherry & George Hughes. (17) Huck DeVenzio, Alan Oakes, (18) Kathy Carlson, Karen Chessler

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LAS VEGAS Convention Center was the site of the Jan. 19-21 Builders Show (continued from previous page): (l) Brian Betz John Long. Brent Gwatney r2r A'ben Rer^auo. Tony Saad, Andrew Dingman. (3) Paul Walters. Fred James, Carol Kelly Jerry Turk. (4) Jim Murphy, Michael O Brien (5) Myron Zachowski. Steven Drab r6r Jenri'er eadvoj

Nadine Steinhard, Christina Thompson. (7) Kirk Vi lar, Ed Todd. (8) Neil Fraser. Jim Fraser. (9) Skip Newell, Beverly Del Grosso, Joan Griswold, Donna Ebert. Bettv Sanchez. 1101 Geoff Marshall. David Cranciall. Duane Engard (11) Phil Larl Ted Gething (12) Paul Quinn. Kim Pohl, Jeff Pinter (13) Todd Tarvestad, Louis Sarbo, Jon Houston, Tom

Davis. (14) Albert Mickadeit. (15) Durand Darbyshire, Bob Edwards. (16) Jack Boesch, Al Co lison, Van Conners. (17) Paul Mackie, Ed Bu'<e. Cees DeJager, Peter Lang. t18) E rset Lobato. Kelly Jores. (19) Pam Mitchell. Torry Kyzer. Er,r Ca'osa. Rodney Hardison. (20) C if Jones. (21) Jack & Margo Connor. Jan Hansen.

HUMB0LDT Hoo-Hoo Club recently held its annual Crab Feed in Eureka, Ca.: (1) Rick Mohrovich, Mike Spengler. (2) Gary Gamble, Jenica Fite, Valerie Scoggin, Abbey Guest. (3) Doug Heitmeyer, Anthony Rossi, John Gould, Sonya Schmidt, Elise Carroll. (4) Darren Duchi, Brandy Ganfield. (5) Matt Yates, Steve Myrick, John Kimber. (6) Mark Shorten, Kent Mulkins. (7) Walt Schneider, Dennis Duchi, Lori Collins. (8) Brad Klima, Alan Arbiso. (9) Jeff Squires, Steve Page, Debbie Danielson, Justin Wilson. (10) Tom Von Moos, Kriss Heisinger, Dale McCormick. (11) Spencer Daniels, Beth Weaver. (12) Mark Borghesani, George

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Hammann, Todd Lund. (13) Bob Maurer, Mike Carey, Greg Johnson. (14) Gene Pietila, Ken Laughlin. (15) Ted Brackett, Orville Chedester, John Morrison. (16) Bill Elmore, Janne Nelson. (17) Steve Bertsch, Jon Hagen, Tod Holmes. (18) Marti & David Cutler. (19) Clyde Jennings, Stacey Jones, L.R. Douglas. (20) Mike Mische, Scott Whitman, Todd Pollard. (21) Bill Scott, Gayle Dominguez, Larry Stonum. (22) John Holstein, Rosie Gilbert, Robin Thomas, Ted Gilbert, Laurie Strausbaugh. (23) Rich Graham, Carol Larson, Mario Barajas.

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SECOND HELPINGS: More from the Crab Feed (continued from previous page): (1) Dominick Cosolo, Scott Davis. (2) Mark Jones, Denis Stack, (3) Sam Sanregret, Kristi Elsemore. (4) Lee Greene, Kyle Keaton, Russ Primrose, Greg Nee. (5) Bob Halbert. (6) Jamie Konicke, Jean Hamberg, Dave Higi. (7) Chris Johnson, John Gould, Deber Dodd, Rob Parks. (8) Scott Gaskin, Joe Alotta. (9) Bill Barr, David Cutler. (10) Dan Mclntire, Liz Hinckley, Jason Faulkner, Cheryl Van Housen. (11) Mick

Winakur. (12)BillGittings, Nolan Schweikl. (13)Ed Bayless, Tim Semon. (14) Bruce Burton, Charmaine Jennings. (15) Vince Viena, Thom Wright. (16) Doug Willis, Sean Burch. (17) Ross Muxworthy. (18) Brian Jackson, Mike Carey. (19) John Helela, Kevin Paldino. (20) Stu Heath, John Russell. (21) Mike Mackin, Ronda McDonald. (22) John Lima, Robin Arkley. (23) Gina Giacone, Rich Giacone. (2a) Ralph Cardwell, John Beger. (25) Ron & Yoshiko Taylor. (26) Ted & Ingrid French.

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Rates: 25 words for $25, additional words 700 ea. Phone number counts as one word, address as six words. Headline or centered copy, $6 per line. Border or private box, $6 ea. Column inch rate: $45 camera-ready, $55 if we set the type. Mail copy to above address, Fax to 949-8520231 or call (949) 852-1990. Deadline for copy is the 25th of the month.

Commoditybuyer

Lumbermens is a division of Lanoga Corporation, one of the nation's largest and fastest growing suppliers of quality lumber and building materials. We supply products and services to professional builders and project-oriented do-iryourselfers in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Arizona.

We are adding a Commodity Buyer position to our Lumber Purchasing Office in Arlington, Washington. This highly organized, aggressive and decisive individual will negotiate with mills, brokers and wholesalers to provide the quality, quantity, price structures and terms required by our branches. They will also assist our yards in locating and purchasing special wood products needs.

Must have computer experience, sales and purchasing experience of building materials, and strong math skills. This position requires someone who has demonstrated the ability to work independently as well as a team member, be self-motivated and detail-orientated.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote a safe, drug & alcohol-free workplace.

Competitive salary and excellent benefits program.

Please send your resume and salary expectations in confidence to Email: recruiter@ lumbermens.net or Fax 360-486-3 I I 1

Sales Associate

Multi-location Southem Califomia prestigious hardwood lumber distribution company based in City of Industry is looking for experienced sales personnel. Knowledge of construction materials and processes, cabinet making, flooring or furniture making would be a definite plus. Minimum 3 years experience as an inside or outside salesperson is desired. If qualified, mail or Fax your resume to: P.O. Box 92650, Industry, Ca.9l715-2650, Aun: Sales, or Fax 626-968-427 I.

OUTSIDE SALES: Reliable Wholesale Lumber, Inc. Industrial Division is seeking two experienced softwood salespeople. Experience in sales to the industrial and manufacturing industries needed. Our small sales staff enables greater customer opportunity and overall sales potential for a motivated salesperson. We offer generous commissions. open territory. and excellent benefits. Please send resume to: gkallas@rwli.net or Fax attention: George Kallas to Fax 626-452-8554. All inquiries and resumes will be strictly confidential.

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Experienced Lumber Trader Wanted

Great opportunity for experienced trader with steady accounts. 607o commission split for trader. Any product line. Relocation not necessary. Excellent office support, great credit, and financial strength. Call John at Lakeside Lumber Products, (623\ 566-7100, for confidential discussion.