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Siding Installation To Watch

The updated CertainTeed Professional Guide to Siding Installation is now available in both DVD and VHS from CertainTeed Corp., (610) 341-7328; www.certainteed.com.

Demonstration Home Tour

A video tour of the "Louisiana House" project at Louisiana State University. demonstrating building and landscaping techniques appropriate for modern residences, is available through project cosponsor Arch Wood Protection, (770) 805-2576; ptwinfo@ archchemicals.com.

Outdoor Living Options

A 2007 Brite Manufacturing product catalog, featuring cedar and pressure treated wood lattice, moulding and deck accessories, as well as composite decking and railing, is free from 2 Manchester Ct., Bolton. Ont. Canada LiE2J3; (800) 265602 l ; www.britemfg.com.

Woodworking Machinery

The 2007 edition of the Wood Machinery Manufacturers of America's biennial directory for U.S. woodworking industry buyers and manufacturers, including furniture. cabinet. sawmill, millwork and plywood plants. is free from WMMA. l0O N. 20th Street,4th Floor, Philadelphia, Pa. 19103: (215) 5@-348r'.: wmma@ fernley.com: www.wmma.org.

High Wind Download

Simpson Strong-Tie's new "High Wind Framing Connection Guide" can be downloaded free from www.stronstie. com/hw.

Dennis Richardson, 62, owner of Oregon-Canadian Forest Products of California, Orange, Ca., died of a heart attack Sept. 30 in Fontana, Ca.

A highly decorated Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War, he joined Ward & Harrington Lumber in 1968. He moved to Crown Plywood & Cedar, before joining South Bay Forest Products, Orange, in 1975. In January 1986, he launched his own wholesale office as Oregon-Canadian.

William H. "Bill" Farmer,60, long-time Mendocino County lumberyard manager, died Oct. 17 after a lengthy battle with cancer.

A native of Broken Bow. Ne.. he entered the lumber business in the mid-1960s, working in the Lakeport, Ca., yard of Diamond Lumber. After two years in the Army, he returned to Diamond's Lakeport yard.

He moved to Ukiah, Ca., in the late 1970s and joined Wardway Lumber, before returning to Diamond as assistant manager of their Ukiah yard and later as manager of their Orland and then Colusa, Ca., yards. He then returned to manage Diamond's Ukiah yard until its closure. He then managed Mendo Mill's Willits, Ca., yard.

Ernie Selmeczki, 89, former owner of Pete's Hardware, Castro Valley, Ca., died Oct. 11.

Founded in 1926, the store recently celebrated its 80th anniversary. Mr. Selmeczki and his brother, Frank, took over the business in 1952 when their father, Pete, died. They joined the Ace Hardware chain in 1968, and in 1974 built a new 7,200-sq. ft. store.

Mr. Selmeczki worked at the store until his early 80s. His daughter, Linda Roark, and her family started running the business 15 years ago and have since expanded the store to 12,000 sq. ft.

Depot Arsonist Pleads Guilty

A former employee of the Home Depot, Chandler, Az., pleaded guilty to arson of an occupied structure and endangennent.

A court-appointed psychiatrist determined that Ali Warrayat, 25, who worked as a paint stocker, was suffering from schizoaffective disorder. According to police reports. he was angry over not getting a proper raise.

He was ordered to serve a five-year prison term and pay almost $900,000 in restitution to Home Depot.

Ace To Give Away The Store

Ace Hardware is searching for the nation's top entrepreneur, who will receive a new, fully stocked and staffed Ace Hardware store located in Dallas, Tx., and valued at $l million.

The lucky winner will be announced at the co-op's spring convention next March in Las Vegas, Nv. "We can shout out loud and proud to our customers from coast to coast that Ace is growing, we're thriving, and we're moving full steam ahead in spite of the big boxes," said Paula Erickson, the co-op's new director of advertising and brand development.

"This idea breaks down the barriers and brings Ace to the people-a recipe for success," said The Apprentice's

Bill Ranic, who will team with spokesman Lou Manfredini and Ace retailers to choose the winner.

In addition, said chairman Tom Glenn, the company has begun working on a new store model that will further differentiate Ace stores from the big boxes.

President and c.e.o. Ray Griffith said that the co-op is on track to post a fourth consecutive year of profits in excess of $100 million. "If we can finish the year at this pace, we will deliver the largest sales increase in a decade," he said.

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