Our Customers Think the Davr,rn of a New Millennium is Something to Look Forward to.

Building material dealers using SPRUCE computer systems have nothing to fear when it comes to the Year 2000.

Happily, 92o/o of. ow customers can still use the origrnal hardware they purchased from SpRUCE when the clock strikes midnight on December 31, lg9g.

And because we're not in the midst of the year 2000 Upgrade Crisis, we can continue to provide the best support in the industry.

How can we be so sure we have the best support? Because we can make these claims:

A We have the highest support personnel-tonlstomer ratio in the industry.

A We know you by the sourd of your voice when you call for support.

A We answer and resolve support calls irnmediately.

A Our support fees are virtually the same today as they were l0 years ago.

Can your software supplier say the same?

If you want a computer company with the foresight to save you money over the long haul and still provide you with a high Ievel of personal support, call SPRUCE today. You'Il be happy you did {especially when the Year 2000 rolls around}.

James Robert "J.R." Powell, 93, president of powell Lumber Co., Sebree, Ky., died February 8, 1999 in Evansville, Ky.

An independent oilman, he owned and operated Powell's Orchards and other farming operations.

His son, James Robert "Bob" powell, is in charse of the business.

J. Roy Whitehead, 87, founder and president of Jackson Sawmill Co., Inc., Jackson, Al., died of emphysema Feb. 27.

He moved to Jackson in 1928 to build the Raphael_Sims Bridge across the Tombigbee River.

In 1931, he began working in the lumber industry, becoming co-owner of Jackson Sawmill in 1945, and soie owner in 1953.

A 68-year veteran of the industry, he ran the business until his death, even after fire ravaged the mill in 1991..

Rosemary Colvin, his daughter, is now company president. William J. "Bill" Colvin, her husband, is general manager, itand you will too:

Charles "Charlie" J. Spell, 60, corporate purchasing manager for Triangle Building Supply, Inc., Fayetteville, N.C., died of cancer Feb. I in Roseboro, N.C.

A North Carolina native, he worked for Triangle Building Supply for 34 years.

Cletis L. Adkins, 69, a retired truck driver for Wolohan Lumber Co., Ashland, Ky., died of cancer March l0 in Nashville. Tn.

A native of West Virginia, he worked for Wolohan Lumber Co. from 1972 until his retirement in 1994.

He was the stepfather of country music singer Billy Ray Cyrus, who was with him when he died.