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Jake Elkins Congleton, 67, president, Congleton Lumber, Lexington, Ky.. died Jan. | | in Lexington.

A native of Richmond. Kv.. he joined the company in 1959, eveniually becoming the third generation of Congletons to lead the business.

He was a former director of the Kentucky Lumber & Building Material Dealers Association.

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"Using (the demos), we can offer a beginning-to-end solution that helps do-it-yourselfers achieve success for their home improvement projects on the first try," said Lowe's Mark Kleinhenz.

Composite Deck Estimator

CertainTeed Corp. has introduced estimating software fbr its Boardwalk composite decking and railing.

Boardwalk Estimator allows contractors to estimate costs for deckins and railing projects by using an onscreen worksheet and checklist that incorporates both standard and custom deck shapes and designs. f,ontact our courtenus staff: Sales: Victoria, f,hris or Janie

In addition, the software generates a complete material list for deck projects. It can also be used to create purchase orders.

"The primary benefit to contractors is that it saves time and reduces mistakes," said CertainTeed's John Pruett.

The system is now being distributed in CD format to distributors, dealers, architects and builders across the countrv.

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Wes" Robinson, 79, retired president, Robinson Lumber, New Orleans. La.. died Jan. I l.

Robinson joined the family lumber business after graduating from Tulane University and serving as an officer in the Air Force.

He was a former president of the National Hardwood Lumber Association and the Mahogany Association, which awarded him the Mahosanv Obelisk of Achievement.

He retired in 199 1 and was succeeded by his son Toto.

Douglas Brasher Jr., 86, retired sales mgr., Kellogg Lumber Co., Alexandria, La., died Jan. 4.

He served with the Armv Air Coros during World War II.

Young Davis, 85, founder, Davis Brotheirs Lumber, Seneca, N.C.. died Dec. 31.

Issac "June" Holt Jr., 82. founder. Holt Lumber Co.. Graham. N.C., died Ian.26.

He founded Holt Lumber in 1945.

Raymond Raillard, 85, former mgr. of the now-defunct Sternberg Lumber Co.. Canyon. Tx.. died Jan l.- lfaed Lalels We Can Do Il f,nd Tags trlank Tharmal Tags

He served with the Army durine World War II.

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