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Natale B. "Nat" Giustina. 87. owner of Giustina Land & Timber. Euguene, Or., died of emphysema August l4 in Eugene.

ln 1934. his father and three uncles founded the Giustina Bros. planing mill in Eugene. After graduation from Oregon State University in 1941, Mr. Giustina became logging manager of the mill. He took over as president and general mgr. in 1948, running the company with his brother Ehrman until the 1980s. At that time. the company split into Giustina Land & Timber, now headed by Nat's son Larry, and Giustina Resources, headed by Ehrman's son Dan.

Mr. Giustina was a past president of the Associated Forest Industries of Oregon and the National Lumber Manu facturi ng Association.

At OSU, he and his family supported many projects, especially its forestry programs.

Rex Dean Perrine, 80, 5O-year employee of Reel Lumber Service, Anaheim, Ca., died of cancer August 19.

Mr. Perrine served with the U.S. Navy in World War II. He was a member of the first graduating class of the National Hardwood Lumber Association's inspection training school in Memphis, Tn. He then worked at a sawmill in Kentucky and at Anderson-Tully in Vicksburg, Ms.

After working at several lumber companies in Southern California, he joined Reel Lumber in 1954-serving as a lumber grader, yard foreman, and in purchasing and sales. For the last few months, he worked from home.

Etbridge W. "Al" Thrasher, 85, long-time lumberman and milling equipment inventor, died July 3 in Ukiah, Ca.

During the Great Depression Mr. Thrasher worked in sawmills in Oregon, which prompted one of his first inventions: a conveyor to load lumber onto railroad cars.

In 1949, he and partner Gorden Keith expanded into California, building the state's first automatic stud mill, Cannon Ball Lumber Co., Arcata.

By the end of the year, he left the partnership and started Al Thrasher Lumber Co., Arcata. The sawmill was the first to commercially produce second-growth redwood studs. In 1955, he patented an automatic lumber stacker he had designed. Four years later, he opened a second facility in Calpella, Ca. Other businesses included Thrasher Equipment Manufacturing, Al Thrasher Equipment Corp., and Al Thrasher Lumber Inc.

In 1969, Mr. Thrasher sold his Calpella sawmill and sawmill patents to Masonite, then joined the company as a v.p. and a member of its board of directors.

Mr. Thrasher was a major supporter of research into children's diseases, donating 2,O34 acres of secondgrowth redwood that was sold for $14 million to create the Thrasher Research Fund in 1977. For his efforts, the University of Utah gave him an honorary doctorate of public health in 2003.

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EXPERIENCED LUMBER TTIADERS WANTED.

We are Hardwood and Softwood log and lumber wholesalers with offices in the United States and Canada. We're seeking slncere, experienced lumber traders who have a view towards the long term. Work INDEPENDENTLY from your part of the country, OR from our offices in the Toronto area. This is an excellent opportunity with a well-established company. we enjoy an OUTSTANDING financial and marketing reputation. For complete details of our interesting and rewarding program, please phone Bob Wilson lN STRICT CONFIDENCE. We'll also invite you to speak with one of our current trading partners.

FREMONT GROUP OF COMPANIES IS HIRING!

Railway Express, Mira Loma, Ca., needs:

Truck drivers-local deliveries, hourly wage

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Hardwood Sales Manager

Established So. Califomia hardwood distribution yard with on-site milling operation seeks Sales Manager. Duties include sales, supervision of sales staff. assisting management in attainment of sales goals. Must be experienced and highly motivated. Generous compensations and benefits package. Email resume to hardwoodsales@sbcslobal.net.

Industrial Wood Products Sales

Universal Forest Products is seeking an experienced industrial salesperson for the company's Riverside, Ca., facility. Candidates must have comprehensive knowledge of industrial sales processes. We need a highly motivated, self-starter, willing to do what it takes to land new business in a fast-paced competitive environment. Generous salary and benefit package commensuratg with knowledge, experience and ability. If you are interested in joining what Forbes magazine calls "One of America's best managed companies," please e-mail your resume to Tim Gaffney at tgaffney@ufpi.com or Fax to 951-826-3013. All replies will be kept strictly confidential. Universal is an equal opportunity employer.

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The Position: The Engineered Wood Promotion Specialist develops and maintains relationships with specifiers, code officials and architectural, engineering and construction professionals to promote the use ofengineered wood products in existing and new markets. Working out of their home-office, this position travels throughout their assigned region calling on builders, contractors, architects, engineers and distributors to identify and cultivate markets, conduct educational meetings and seminars, pa(icipate in trade shows and promotional programs and to develop constructive relationships with major building inspection & code agencies.

Desired Qualifications:

BA or BS degree, advanced degrees welcome. Prefened fields: Engineering, Architecture, Construction, Marketing, Wood Sciences or closely related field.

Three years experience in sales or marketing, preferably in specific market pertinent to APA products.

. Ability to identify pertinent contacts and cultivate relationships within the industry.

Ability to make high-impact presentations to key decision-makers, conduct or coordinate educational seminars, and participate in trade shows.

Excellent interpersonal, organizational, written and oral communication skills.

. Proven ability to take initiative, set and meet goals and work independently.

Ability to write reports and business correspondence.

Good driving record.

. Market research.

About APA: APA-The Engineered Wood Association is a trade association representing producers of glued engineered wood products from across the U.S. and Canada. The organization provides testing and product grade certification, publishes and distributes technical literature, researches new products and applications, and supports its members in penetrating and expanding markets. APA offers an excellent compensation and benefits plan, company car and potential for growth. For immediate, confidential consideration, please submit cover letter and resume to: APA. 701 I South l9th St., Tacoma, Wa. 98466-5333; hr@ apawood.or g; F ax 253 -565 -1 265.

LOS ANGELES AREA

Berkot Manufacturing C0,...,.,.,.,.,.,.,.,..,..,,.....(323) 875-1 163

BMD (Northridge)... ......(800) 537-7091

California Panel & Veneer.............................(562) 926-5834

California Pre-Stain, .....(562) 633-5420

Chozen Trucking Co .....(562) 427-5672

Conrad Wood Preservin9.............,................(877) 381-2314

Cramer Lumber Co., W,M...,....,.,....,.,.,,...,,,..(626) 445-8556

Fremont Forest Group (Long Beach).........,..(562) 435-4839

Fremont Forest Group (Whittier)...................(562) 945-2911

Gemini Forest Products...,.,...........................(562) 594-8948

Hufl Lumber C0............,..,.(800) 347-HUFF (562) 921-1331 lnland Timber C0.... ......Q13\ 462-1264

Jones Wholesale lumber..............................{323) 567-1301

Lane Stanlon Vance .....(818) 968-8331

North American P1yw00d.,.............................(562) 941-7575 (800) 421-1372 (888) 888-9818

Pacific Steel & Supp|y.................,...,.,,.,,....,,,(888) 248-7209

Product Sales Co. ........(800) 660-8680

Saroyan Lumber Co .....(800) 624-9309

Swaner Hardwood., ......(818) 953-5350

Toal Lumber C0...... ....,,(562) 945-3889

U.S.80rax.............. ......(661) 287-5400

Weyerhaeuser Building [4aterials........,..,.....,(877) 235-6873

ORANGE COUNTY & INLAND EMPIRE

All-Coast Forest Products..,.,.......,.....,,..,.....,(909) 627-8551

Anaheim Millworks .....,(7'14) 533-9945

Anfinson Lumber Sa|es.................................(951 ) 681 -4707

Austin Hardwoods & Hardware.....................(714) 953-4000

Bear Forest Products..,..,....(877) 369-2327 (909) 7 27 -17 67

BMD (Vernon),,...,.. ......(877)587-4137

Bl\,lD (Ontario)........ ,.....(800) 435-4020

Boise (O.C.)............ ......(714) 255-1949

Boise (Riverside)................(800) 648-91 16 (909) 343-3000

C&E

Fontana

Peterman Lumber C0..........,....,...,...,..,..,.,,...(909) 357-7730

Product Sales C0................(800) 660-8680 (714) 998-8680

Railway Express...... ......(951) 685-8838

Redwood Empire..... ......(909) 296-961 1

Reel Lumber Service (Anaheim)..,...,.,,..,.,,..,(800) 675-7335 (714) 632-1988

Reel Lumber Service (Riverside)..................(909) 781-0564

Regal Custom Millwork.......(71 4) 776-1 673 (71 4) 632-2488

Reliable Wholesale Lumber, Inc....................(800) 649-8859

Simpson Strong-Tie Co. .....(800) 999-5099 (714) 871-8373

Taiga Forest Products...,,....,,...,,..,,..,..,..,..,..,(800) 348-1400

Universal Forest Products..........................,..(909) 826-3000

Weyerhaeuser Building Materia|s..................(877) 235-6873

SAN DIEGO AREA

Anlinson Lumber Sa|es...,,,...,,..,,..,,..,..,..,..,..(619) 460-501 7

Austin Hardwoods & Hardware ..,...,..,..,..,..,..(858) 536-1 800

Burns Lumber Co. ......{619) 424-4185

Dixieline Lumber Co, .,...,,....(800) 823-2533 (951) 786-9177

Lane Stanton Vance ,.....(619) 442-0821

Weyerhaeuser Building Materials .(877) 235-6873

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ARCATA / EUREKA / FORTUNA

BMD ,....,.,.,.,....,.,..,.. ......(707) 444-9666

Britt Lumber Co. ...... ......007\ 822-1779

Simpson Timber Co. ......(707) 268-3000

BAKERSFIELD

Pacific Wood Preserving of Bakersfield ........(661 ) 833-0429

CLOVEHDALE

All-coast Forest Products.............................{707) 894-4281

Redwood Empire..... ......(707)894-4241

FORT BRAGG

Holmes Lumber Co., Fred C. ...,...,,..,..,..,..,..,(800) 849-0523

FBESNO

Dl\4K-Pacific.,.,.,..,.... ....../559] 225-4727

OrePac Building Products...,,...,,..,...,..,..,..,..,(559) 291-9075

Weyerhaeuser Building Materia|s.,................(877) 235-6873

MOOESTO

Conrad Wood Preserving C0........................(800) 499-2662

Thunderbolt Wood Treating.(800) 826-8709 (209)