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It was incorrectlY rePorted in the September issue that the late Dave Miller founded Northwest Forest Products Inc. In fact, Ron Ranl was the founder and is thi owner of the company. The Merchant Magazine regrets the error.Editor born in Richmond, Va., he served in the Air Force during WWII' joining Duke City in 1940. He retired in 1987. He was a past president of the Westem Wood Products Association.

Frank James Rhoades Jr., 66, former regional sales mgr. of Roseburg Forest Products, Roseburg, Or., died of scleroderma Sept. I in Yorba Linda, Ca.

Born in Saratoga SPrings' N.Y" he worked for Somerville Plywood Sales in the early 1960s, joining Roseburg in 1967. He retired in 1994, remaining in Newport Beach, Ca.

Vincent Virgil Besinque, 81, retired chairman of the board of Lane Stanton Vance Lumber Co., City of Industry, Ca.' died Sept. 1 I in Rancho Palos Verdes, Ca.

Bom in Pittsburgh, Ks., he was a decorated captain in the Quartermaster Corps' during WWII. He worked for Thompson Lumber, Billings, Mt., before founding the Lane and Vance Lumber companies which later became Lane Stanton Vance.

Ira Liberman, 69, retired pres. of Duke City Lumber, Albuquerque, N.M.' died May 4 of cardiac arrest in Albuquerque.

Frank Edwin Davis, 80' former exec' v.p. of the Arizona Lumber & Builders Supply Association, Phoenix, Az.' died Aue. 26 ofcancer in Phoenix.

Bom in Milton-Freewater, Or., he was an outstanding track athlete while attending Whitman College, Walla Walla, Wa' From 1942-1945 he served as a Iieutenant in the U.S. Coast Guard, later managing Tum-a-Lum Lumber, Heppner and MiltonFreewater, Or. He retired from ALBSA in 1983 after 20 years.

He served on the executive committee of the National Lumber & Building Material Dealers Association and was honored by the Western Wood Products Association in l97l and 1973.

John Belton Dewitt, 59, longtime executive director of the Save-the-Redwoods League, died of lung cancer Aug' 24 in Oakland. Ca.

LARGE LLJMBER and truss yard in Northern Califomia looking for qualified individuals for general manager/dispatcher position. Please send resumes to Box 664, c/o The Merchant Magazine.

INDUSTRIAL.SPECIALTY BOARD and lumber salesperson(s) wanted. Landmark Forest Products is looking for experienced industrial board and lumber salesperson(s). Be a part of our growing company. Excellent compensation and benefits plan. Multiple locations-Complete milling facilities-Rail lines-Many product lines. Lance Duke, (909) 888-67 47. FAX 909-885-5778.

HARDWOOD LUMBER SALESMAN: Summit Hardwoods, Inc. has a sales position available for an experienced hardwood lumber salesperson. Our offices and distribution yard are located in Pomona, Ca. Please FAX resume to 909-469-1659.

SAROYAN LLJMBER CO., California's leading manufacturer and wholesaler of hardwood lumber and millwork, seeks aggressive, selfmotivated sales representatives for Northern Califomia, Southern Califomia and Nevada territories. With unparalleled sales support and earning potential, both outside and inside positions are available. For confidential consideration, contact Perry Makins, (800) 624-9309.

OUTSIDE SALESPERSON(S) WANTED.

Landmark Forcst Products is looking for experienced outside salesperson(s) in the Los Angeles/San Fernando Valley/Orange County, Ca., area. Be a part of our gtowing company. Excellent compensation and benefits plan. Multiple locations-Complete milling facilities-Rail lines-Many product lines. Lance Duke, (909) 888-6747, FAX 909-885-5778.

TIMBER SIZER

Twenty-five (25) words for $23. Each additional word 70p. phone number counts as one word. Address counts as six words. Headlines and centered copy ea. line, $6. Box numbers and special borders, $6 ea. Col. inch rate: $45 camera-ready, $55 if we set the type. Names of advertisers using a box number cannot be released. Address replies to box number shown in ad in care of rhe Merchant Magazine, 4500 campus Dr., suite 4g0, Newport Beach, ca' 92ffi. Make checks payable to The Merchant Magazine. Mail copy to above address, FAxtoTl+852-0231 or call (714) 852-1990. Deadline for copy is the 20th ofthe monrh. PAYMENT MUsr AccoMPAIrlY copy unless you have established credit with us.

GENERAL MANAGER: Central Valley Builders Supply's commodity lumber distribution yard in Woodland, Ca., is seeking general manager with l0 years experience in buying, selling and distribution of commodity lumber products. Excellent strategic planning, leadership and communication skills a must. Excellent company benefits. Reply to Human Resource Director, 1100 Vintage Ave., St. Helena, Ca.94575.

KINGSLEY LUMBER: Progressive Pacific Northwest contractor yard seeks outside sales talent to grow to the next level. Base salary plus rewarding commission plan. Extremely competitive income potential. Contact Jim McNulty, sales manager, (800) 325-0388.

Experienced Tumber Trader

We are Hardwood and Sottwood loo and lumber wholesalers with offices in Clnada and the United States. We are seekino sincere, experienced lumber traders whd have a view towards the long lerm. Work lrom your part of he muntry, or from our oflices-in the Toronto area. This is an excellent oDportunitv with a well-established compani.'

We enjoy an outstanding financial and marl(eting reputation.

For complete dehils, please phone or wnte Bob Wilson in slrict contidence.

Timbers

From cutting a wedge to pre-fab'd crane pads or mine shafts. Angle cut, cross cut, drilling, dapping-rVe'll do them all to customer specification.

COMPUTER PROGRAMMER

DIXIELINE LIJMBER CO., San Diego's premier home building supply center, has an immediate opening for an individual with 2+ years AS400, RPG programming & CL language experience. General accounting & retail applications preferred. Novell networks & PC experience a plus. We offer excellent benefit package & competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Send resume to: Personnel Department, P.O. Box 85307, San Diego, Ca. 92186-5307 or FAX to 619-222-2762

We offer a drug free work environment. EOE l2"xl2" DOUGLAS FIR TIMBERS. reclaimed, 36'to 40'in length. Limited quantity available. Sold in full lengths only. Call Chris for quote at (2Og) 263-8224.

VINTAGE DOUGLAS FIR DECKING.

3"x4" 3' to 20' T&G DFfloor deck. Grade is equivalent to D Clear. Stock is over 100 years old and is in excellent condition. Manufactured to lay up as 4" thick floor. Price is $375lm F.O.B. Bend, Or. Deschutes Pine Sales, Inc., .800) 547-5660.

LUMBER COMPANY, niche oriented, redwood, cedar and clear DF uppers. Established 13 years, profitable, low stress, high integrity. Great facility and lease. Northem Califomia. Call Steve, (8ffi) 262-5430.

WEATIIERED, TWISTED OR USED

LUMBER. Plywood blows, used or trims. Carl Hanson, (619) 661-2510, FAX 619-6615547, San Diego, Ca.