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TRADERS MARKET (continued from previous two pages): [40] Kim Glaeser, Shana Gonda, Alan Oakes, Nikki Robbins. [41] Dave Wildeman, Kristie McCurdy, John Lentz, Richard Mills. [42] Tim Elbers. [43] Lucas Howard, Kayla Wicks, Scott Purdue, Devin Stuart, Jared White, Joey Inskeep. [44] Mike Limas. [45] Thomas Plasschaert, Bryan Kirit. [46] Larry Petree, Raymond Luther, Joe Petree. [47] Reed Rediger. [48] Blake Kei2man, Marty Thomson, Todd Davis. [49] Janne & Max

Mike Boone. [51] Cat Duemler, Devon Lindquist. [52] Dillon Forbes, Jim Olsen. [53] Jeff Haley, Alex Darrah, Rose Ann Loranger, B. Manning, Megan Burch. [54] Lowell Crossley, Bill Anderson, Eric Anderson. [55] Steve Killgore, Pat Lynch, Tom Gennarelli, Gary Pittman, Gary Hayes. [56] Steve Firko, Robin Little. (More Traders Market photos on next three pages)

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ATTENDING the NAWLA Traders Market (continued from previous three pages): [57] James Robbins, Phillip Humphrey, Curt McLeod, Tonia Tibbetts, Alden Robbins, Aron Kurlander, Roger Champagne. [58] Mark Westlake, John Monison, Chase Monison. [59] Ted Dergousoff, Deepak Rai, Darcy Jahal, Richard Paci, Joshua Kaye. [60] Scott Janett, Larry Boyts. [61] Jim Walsh, Sue Snuggs, David Smith, Michael Kirkelie. [62] Randi Walker, Michael Mclnnes. [63] Greg Haupt, Matt Weaber. [64]

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Rick Rakoczy, Bryan Schuyler. [65] Mike Gerstenberger, Robert Hafner. [66] Eric Swanson, Dennis Ebel, Jim Edinger. [67] Patrick Hanulak, David Jeffers, Dave Siteman, Robert White, Fabio Amendola. [68] Teni Collins, Jimmy Swanson. [69] Brad Morrow, John Pace, Chris Hedlund, Mike Kelly, Rick Kapres. [70] Mike Pidlisecky, Tim Folster. [71] Natalie Macias.

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BfG TURNOUT for Traders llarkel (continued from previous four pages): l72l Eddie Pratt, Tim Svarczkopf. [73] Tim Gabriel, Bob Loew. [74] Marshall Lauch, Tim Atkinson, Pete Henningfeld. [75] Trevor Ewert, Sean Nason, Steve Barth. [76] Kim Pohl, Lisa Martin. [77] Jim Vandegrift. [78] Mark Tucker, Edward List. [79] John Branstetter, John Walcott, Ron Gorman. [80] Scott Elston, Kathi Orlowski, Mark Erickson. [81] Brenden Heyberg, Tim Hummel. [82] Jeff Herscovitz, Chris Leslie,

Yvonne Jacobs, Ryan Wolters. [83] Joe Fan, Christopher Webb, Donna Allen, Rob Latham. [84] Ryan Chitwood, Robert Hoffman, Anthony Panzarella, Tom Merkert. [85] Leslie Southwick, Carter Stinton, Brad Hatley. [86] Gary Snider, Tom Baldauff, Casey Epperson, Kris Owen, J.R. Yirnich, Jeff Wllson. [87] Mike Goodman, Josh Goodman.

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Barclay Simpson, 93, founder of Simpson Strong-Tie parent Simpson Manufacturing, Pleasanton, Ca., died Nov.9.

After serving as a fighter bomber in the South Pacific during World War II, he returned to U.C.-Berkeley, but in 1946, three credits shy of graduating, he took over his ailing father's business, Simpson Screen Co. He grew and transformed the company into a structural connector giant, with offices and factories across North America, Australia, Europe and Asia. He continued to serve on the board and as head of investor relations until 2012, and retired last year.

LeRoy D. "Jack" Skriden, 82, former president of Metropolitan Lumber, Wanenville, Il., died Oct.23.

He retired in 2012 after 54 years with Metropolitan. He was also 19941995 president of the North American Wholesale Lumber Association.

Joseph Park Patton Sr., 85, former executive with Newton Lumber Co. and Gulf States Paper Corp., Tuscaloosa, Al., died Oct. 12.

Perry Clell Franklin, 88, former owner of Kurz-Franklin Lumber, Sabetha. Ks.. died Oct.21

After serving with the U.S. Navy in the South Pacific during World War II, he joined Crane Lumber, Savannah, Mo. In 1957, he acquired KurzFranklin, operating it for 12 years. He then returned to manage Crane, until retiring after 29 years with the firm.

Henry C. Trout, 93, owner of Ohio Valley Builders Supply Co., Marietta. Oh.. died Ocl25.

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He served in the U.S. Army in Normandy during World War IL He also operated Trout Sand & Gravel, Marietta.

George Ritchie Latham Jr., 96, owner of Port Washington Lumber, Port Washington, N.Y., died Nov. 15.

Harry R. Rounds, 84, longtime East Coast lumberyard manager, died Oct. 15.

After retiring from the U.S. Air Force in 1971, he managed Manor Builders Supply, Oakland, Md., and Eastern Building Supply.

John Lawrence Garber Jr., 82, retired sales manager for Lowe's and Staunton Building Supply, Stauton, Va., died Nov. 8.

Mark Charles Hesselmann. 48. salesman with Seiffert Lumber, Davenport, Ia., died Oct.22 after a l9month battle with cancer.

James "Jimmytt Parr, 80, owner of Nelson Lumber Co. Pinev River. Va., died Oct. 28.

Clarence Philip "Phil" Karmazyn, 90, former manager of Curtis Lumber Co., Schuylerville, N.Y., died Oct. 22.

A U.S. Air Force veteran of World War II, he retired in 1986.

Garnett Malcolm Roadcap, 80, longtime salesman with Moore's Lumber & Building Supplies, Verona, Va., died Nov. 13.

A U.S. Army veteran, he retired from Moore's in 1992 after 33 years.

James D. "Butch" Jaeger,73,former account manager at Hatch Building Supply, Madison, Wi., died Nov.2.

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Plywood, OSB, particleboard and MDF by the truckloads. Lumber Source, Phone (800) 8'74-1953, lllinois Lumber & Material Dealers Association - Dec. 2, board Christmas dinner, Hilton, Springfield, ll.; Dec. 3, board meeting, Springfield; (800) 252-8641 ; www.ilmda.com.

Allen Arthur Hoel. 72. retired foreman and lumber grader for Simpson Lumber, St. Joseph, Mo., died Nov. 13.

A graduate of the University of Wisconsin and National Hardwood Lumber Association's inspector training school, he worked for Simpson from 1982 until retiring in 2011.

Harlan Glenn Davis. 92. retired yard foreman for Henry Hager Lumber, Gibson City,Il., died Nov. 14.

After serving in the Army Air Corp. during World War II, he worked forHager from 1951 to 1984.

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Waf lace Hardware - Dec. 2-4, fall market, Convention Center, Gatlinburg, Tn.; (800) 776-0976; www.wallacehardware.com,

Building Material Suppliers Association - Dec. 3, special order process management seminar, Richmond, Va.; (704) 376-1503; www.myDmsa.0rg.

Indiana Lumber & Builders' Supply Association - Dec. 3.4, annual members networking gathering, French Lick Springs Hotel, French Lick, In.; (317) 875-3737: www.ilbsa.org lnternational Builders Show - Jan. 20-22, Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nv.; (202) 266-8610; www.buildersshow.com.

Construction Suppliers Association - Dec, 4-5, blueprint reading & building material take-off, CSA Hq., Tyrone, Ga.; (678) 6741860; www.gocsa.com.

Florida Building Material Association - Dec. 5, government relations golf tournament, Mystic Dunes Resort & Golf Club, Kissimmee, Fl.; (352) 383-0366; www.fbma.org.

Peak Auctioneering - Dec. 6, LBM auction, Howard County Fairgrounds, Baltimore, Md.; (800) 245-9690; peakauction.com.

Northwestern Lumber Association - Dec. 9, introduction to building material sales seminar; Dec. 10-11, blueprint reading & material take-off, Sioux Falls, S.D., (888) 544-6822: www.nlassn.org.

Midwest Roofing Contractors Association - Dec. 10-12, annual conference, Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center, Grapevi ne, Tx. ; (800) 497 -67 22; www. mrca. org.

National Hardwood Lumber Association - Dec. 12, international forest products marketing workshop, Memphis, Tn.; (901) 3771818; nhla.com.

Building Material Suppliers Association - Dec. 16-17, blueprint reading & estimating seminar, Nashville, Tn.; (704) 376-1503; www,mybmsa.0rg.

Handy Hardware Wholesale - Jan. 8-10, spring dealer market, George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston, Tx.; (713) 6441 495; www.handyhardware.com.

House-Hasson Hardware Co, - Jan, 8-10, dealer market, Opryland Resort, Nashville, Tn.; (800) 333-0520; www.househasson.com.

United Hardware Distributing Co. - Jan. 8-11, market, Minnneapolis Convention Center, Minnneapolis, Mn.; (800) 8356560; www.unitedhardware.com.

Northeast Window & Door Association - Jan. 12-13, winter education meeting, Foxwoods Reso( & Casino Mashantucket, Ct.; (609) 799-4900; www.nwda.net.

Northwestern Lumber Association - Jan. 12-13, building products expo, Rivers Edge Convention Center, St. Cloud, Mn.; (763) 5446822; www.nlassn.org.

Missouri Forest Products Association - Jan. 13-14, annual meeting, Capital Plaza Hotel and Convention Center, Jefferson City, Mi.; (573) 634-3252; www.moforest.org.

Lake States Lumber Association - Jan, 15-16, annual winter meeting, Radisson Hotel & Conference Center, Green Bay, Wi,; (920) 884-0409; www.lsla.com.

Guardian Building Products - Jan. 16-19, show Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, In.; (800) 569-4262; guardianbp.com.

Buttery Co. - Jan. 17-18, dealer market, Bell County Exposition Center, Belton, Tx.; (800) 880-151 5; www.butterycompany.com.

Do lt Best Corp. - Jan.22-24, winter conference, Walt Disney World Swan Resort, Lake Buena Vista, Fl.; (260) 748-5300; www.doitbestcorp.

Riding through the Holidays

A holiday tradition rhat involves a massive model train display can increase foot traffic and attract new customers both near and far, Bevell's Hardware in Blackstone. Va. has learned.

Up and running until the second week of each January, Bevell's annual Hardware Christmas Holiday Train Display has been known to provide a special holiday experience for the city of Blackstone as well as it's neighboring cities, counties and states. Thousands of locals and visitors make it a point to see the display every holiday season.

"What started out as a small idea has brought so much to the community," said owner Bobby Daniels. He went on to explain how the idea was inspired by his own unique hobby over 30 years ago as a small train display on a 4'x8' sheet of plywood with two trains and very little scenery. "Because it's gotten so popular over the years, we've grown. It has now grown into a 18'x56' train display, featuring more than l0 trains, with realistic town-like features," Daniels said.

The unique display has not only made Bevell's a well-known hardware store, it's also increased foot traffic and has brought in new customers that the store wouldn't normally reach. "Model railroading is an interesting hobby for all ages. The kids love it and they come with their parents who not only enjoy the display, they are also fond of our store, which is great for business," Daniels explained.

Bobby and his team have also managed to attract local and surrounding area schools. Teachers request to bring their classes to the hardware store as one of their field trips each year. Along with seeing this display, the students can visit with Santa and take a ride on a train, which includes an engine, flat bed car and caboose.

"It's brought a sort of uniqueness to our store, and it makes us stand out," said Daniels. Since opening 30 years ago, the display has attracted over 30,000 visitors to the city.

"Model railroading is my hobby and our hardware store has only benefitted from the display by attracting new customers from all walks of life," Daniels added. "It's also a holiday treat for our local everyday customers and they love it. I would not be able to do this working anywhere else."

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