Toal Lumber Co.

RIBBON CUTTING at Squires Lumber Co. Inc.'s 50th anniversary celebration in Colton, Ca.: (1) co-owner Pam Paxson, Betty Cook, Malik Freeman, co-owner Stan Paxson. Jennifer Hanson. (2) George Brown, (3) Kevin Campbell. (4) Dennis Mulqannon. (5i Penny Hurst, Mike Woods, (6) Stan Belt. (7) Kyle & Chris Paxson. The 400 guests enjoyed vendor displays, a live radio broadcast, live band, and not-soJive roasted pig.

ldaho Timber Buys Duke City

Idaho Timber Corp., Boise, Id., has acquired Duke City Lumber Co., Espaffola, N.M.

The location includes a sawmill and planing facility, and will be independently operated under Rio Graride Forest Products, with about 85 employees. With the acquisition, Idaho Timber now has five primary and six secondary manufacturing plants.

Harold Sluga has been named general manager, with sales handled at the company's Fort Worth, Tx., manufacturing and sales facility.

Fibreboard Sells Ski Resorts

As part of its strategic refocusing on building products, Fibreboard Corp. has agreed to sell its three western ski resorts for $120 million to a group led by George N. Gillett Jr.

Once a major asbestos and wood products manufacturer, Fibreboard now produces vinyl siding, stone siding, insulation and other industrial products. The company has shown interest in expanding through acquisitions, and potential targets could include manufacturers or distributors of exterior and interior building products for the residential and industrial markets.

Wholesale Traders Market

Designed to bring together lumber traders from suppliers as well as their wholesale-distributor customers, North American Wholesale Lumber Association will hold its fust Traders Market Nov. 7-9 in Dallas, Tx.

One hundred primary and secondary manufacturers will exhibit. Cascade Empire Corp., Portland, Or., for example, will participate because, according to Ray Haroldson, "currently, no forum exists where salespeople from all the producing regions in North America and wholesale companies gather under one roof."

Additionally, seminars will address "strategic Inventory Management" and "How Electronic Commerce and the Internet Will Affect Our Industry" by consultant Bruce Merrifield and "Build a Motivated Sales Force" by Caliper Human Services ceo Herbert Greenberg, Ph.D.

Deck Protectant Settlement

Armor All Products CorP., Aliso Viejo, Ca., agreed to pay $60,000 to settle an Orange County (Ca.) district attorney lawsuit alleging their wood restoration product harmed decks it was supposed to protect.

The suit accused the manufacturer of selling its EZ Deck Wash without adequately disclosing that the product might cause spotting on wood less than two years old or carrying a wood sealant.

Armor All responded that the Product's label was changed before the DA's investigation began a year ago, but settled to avoid a costly legal battle. According to a company spokesman, the case involved "rare incidents of spotting on some decks if the product is not applied proPerlY."

TWENTY successful years were celebrated by Parr Lumber Co., Chinb, Ca., with cocktails and i dinner dance Sept. 21 in Newport Beach, Ca.: (1)

Ev & Pete Panella, founder ol Parr Lumber. (2)

Peter & Barbara Petersen, Jim Lawson, Dorothv Long. (3) Marilyn & Ron Doyle. Lynn & Anitl

Bethurum. (4) Frances & Dale McOormick. (5)

Jamie & Ken Caylor, Mike & Brenda Parrella,

Janet Parrella. (6) Polly & Bill Pritchard, Metinda Taylor. (7) Robert Currie, Bruce Keith, Matt Petersen. (8) Jack & Pat Souza. (9) Bud & Michelle Oliveira. (10) Robin & Max Condis, Foss & Colleen Hines. (11) Frances Murillo, Pete Ulloa. (12) Tony & Pam Winters, Lois & Steve Tavenner. (13) Lidia & Juan Magallanes. (14) Kim & lan McLean, Nancy & Dave Klinger. (15) Janice

Brumette, Donna DeMarco. (16) Veronica, Teresa & Ricardo Acevedo. (17) Bandy & Kathy Riley, Reggie Pruitt, Luigi Panella. (18) Jan & Bob Wharton. (19) Lou Bishara, Jerry Long. (20) Jay Clark, Terry Knight. (21) Greg Brunette. (22)

Jeanie & Jim White, Jim DeMarco. (23) Shawn & Anita Hadley, Jerry & Barbara Moreland. (24) Robert Landeros, Sandra Tones.

SECOND GROWTH, the Lumber Association ol Southern California's under 40 group, met for its fall dinner meeting: (1) Rick Wilson, Dave Gorham, (2)Judy Grinder, John Neel. (3)Albert Goforth, Eddie Howdershelt. (4) Mary Blair, Cheryl Meyer. (5) Parker Butterfield. (6) Pat noss. (7) fiex xiobfer, Scott Pham, Scott Richmond, John Boesen. (8) James Cederholm. (9) Al Fernandez. (10) Mike Mische, Andree Johnson. (11) Andy Kice, Robert Clarke, Kelly Lyon.

(12) Todd Pollard, Mark Ganahl, Dave Temple.

(13) Pete Ganahl. Tony Campbell, George Barr, Jr. (14) Johny Gillette. (15) Greg Scott.

(16) Lisa Huber, Buck Byers. (17) lsabel Pana, Marina Simmons. (18) Russ Primrose. (19)

Shawn Millerick, Kevin Mclernon. The Sept. 17 event held in the City of Industry included soeaker Dave Gorham, Louisiana-Pacific, on "Meeting the Needs of the Marketplace."

Molded Millwork Masterpiece

A 108-p. molded millwork catalog is available from Fypon Molded Millwork, 22 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Stewartstown, Pa. 17 363; (7 17) 993-2593.

Garden Variety of Windows

A 2-p. garden window brochure is free from Fiberlux Extruded Vinyl Systems, 3010 Westchester Ave., Purchase, N.Y, 10577; (800) 688-771 l.

Ergonomically Correct

"Increasing Productivity Thru Ergonomics" is available from Air Technical Industries, 7501 Clover Ave., Mentor, Oh. 44060; (216) 95t-5191.

Sizzling Vent-Free Products

A complete 16-p. vent-free gas products guide is $l from Vent-Free Gas Products Alliance, 1555 Wilson Blvd., Ste.300, Arlington, Ya.22209; (703) 8758615.

Spanish Style Insulating

"How to Insulate Your Home" (in Spanish) is free from CertainTeed Corp., 750 E. Swedesford Rd., Valley Forge, Pa. 19482; (800) 782-8777.

Rugged Racking

An 8-p, pickup truck and van rack brochure is now available from Cross Tread Industries, Inc., 12021 W.9lst St., Hinsdale, Il. 60521; (800) 697-1746.

Hardwood Portfolio

A customized portfolio of technical information on hardwood products is $7.75 from the Hardwood Council, Box 525, Oakmont, Pa. 15139; (412) 2814980.

Trucking Along

A l2-p. industrial truck brochure is available from Yale Materials Handling Corp., 10701 Hampshire Ave., Bloomington, Mn. 55438; (800) 2339253.

In The Spotlight

A 520-p. lighting guide is available from Angelo Brothers Co., 12401 McNulty Rd., Philadelphia, Pa. 19154; (21s) 67r-20W.

Drink Up!

Two eighrpanel consumer guides on water protection are free from Kinetico Inc., Box 193, Newbury, Oh.,t4065; (800) 944-9283.

Gas-Fired Unit Heaters

A new l2-p. gas-fired unit heater catalog is available from LI Wing,260 N. Elm St., Westfield, Ma. 01085; (413) 5689571.

Wood Machinery Directory

The new 1997 Buyer's Guide and Directory is available from Wood Machinery Manufacturers of America, 1900 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19103; (2r5) 564-3484.

The Rustic Look

A six-panel Rustic Shingle brochure is free from Classic Products Inc., 8510 Industry Park Dr., Piqua, Oh. 45356; (800) s43-8938.

Heave Ho!

A new 36-p. winch, crane and hoist catalog has been released by Them Inc., Box347, Winona, Mn. 55987; (800) 8437648.

l-Joist Product Guide

A 32-p. I-joist guide is available from American I-Joist, 5523 Broadway S.E., Albuquerque, N.M. 87105; (800) 8734255.

Benefits of Wood

"You'll Never Run Out of Ideas. We'll Never Run Out of Trees" brochure is free from WoodWorks, 522 SW Fifth Ave., Ste. 400, Portland, Or.97204; (503) 2243934.

Rub A Dub Dub In The Tub

A folding shower door brochure is available from Tub Master, 413 Virginia Dr., Orlando, Fl. 32803; (800) 327-19ll.

Engineered Wood Tips

A series of customer service tips on engineered wood products is available from APA-The Engineered Wood Association, Box 11700, Tacoma, Wa. 98411; (206) 565-6600.

Restoring Vintage Homes

A 416-p. book on remodeling and restyling vintage homes is $33.50 from Craftsman Book Co., 6058 Corte del Cedro, Carlsbad, Ca. 92009: (619) 4387828.

Solid Surface Guide

A l2-p. solid surface guide is free from Swanstone, I City Centre, St. Louis, Mo. 63101; (314) 231-8148.

Flex Them Joints

A semi-rigid epoxy joint filler/sealant product sheet is free from W.R. Meadows, Inc., Box 543, Elgin, ll.6012l; (847) 6834500.

A Little Light On The Subject

A 4-p.industrial lighting fixture brochure is free from Dual-Lite. 90 Fieldstone Ct., Cheshire, Cl 06410; (203) 699-301 l.

Promoting Safety Video

A l6-minute "The Professional Woodworkers Safety Playbook" video is $12 from the Woodworking Machinery Importers Association and Wood Machinery Manufacturers of America, Box 862, Armonk, N.Y. 10504; (800) 846-9689.

All About Asphalt Shingles

A revised double-laminated asphalt shingle guide is free from The Celotex Corp., 4010 Boy Scout Blvd., Tampa, Fl. 33607; (813) 873-4230.

ToolTime

A new 4-p. professional tool catalog is available from Swanson Tool Co., 1010 Lambrecht Rd., Frankfort, Il. 60423; (800) 291-347r.

Absolutely Alder

A 4-p. alder product brochure is free from Western Hardwood Association. Box 1095, Camas, Wa. 98607; (360) 8340332.