DATE Book

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Oregon Wood- Innovation Center - Dec. 8.10, how to dry lumber for quality & profit workshop, Oregon State University, Oorvallis, Or. ; oregonstate.edu/conferences.-

Los Angeles Hardwood Lumberman's Club - Dec. ,13. holidav party, Five Crowns, Corona del Mar, Ca.; (626) 445-g556: lahlc.net.

Oregon Wood Innovation Center - Dec. 16.18, quality conhol in wo.od products manufacturing workshop,'Ore!on State University, Corvallis, Or.; oregonstate.edu/conierences.

Southern California Hoo.Hoo Club - Dec, 17, meeting, San Dimas Golf Course, San Dimas, Ca.; (323) 559-1958; hooh6ol 17.org.

Seattfe Remodeling Show - Jan.2-4, Washinqton State Convention Center, Seattle, Wa.; www.homecentersh6w.com.

Los Angeles .Hardwood Lumberman's Club - Jan. 8, meeting, Heroes, Fullerton, Ca.; (626) 445-8556; lahlc.net.

Colorado Springs Home Building & Remodeling Show - Jan. 911, Nonis-Penrose Event Center, Colorado Springs, Co.; (800) 374-6463; www.homecentershow.com,

Portland Build, Remodel &.Landscape Show - Jan. 9-11 , Oregon Convention Center, Portland, Or.; (800) 374-6463; www.noirecentershow.com.

San^Diego Home Show - Jan. 9.11, San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, Ca.; www.homeshowsandiego.com.

Black Bart Hoo-Hoo Club - Jan. 14, industrv niqht, Broiler Steakhouse, Ukiah, Ca; (707) 621-0485; btackbartho-ohoo181 .org.

Humboldt Hoo.Hoo Club - Jan. 15, annual crab feed, Elks Lodge, Eureka, Ca. ; (7 07\ 621 -9128.

Guardian Building Products Dealers Show - Jan. 16-19, Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, In.; (S00) 36g-4262: www.guardianbp.com.

Western Pallet Associatio_n - Jan. 16.20, annual meeting, Rancho Las Palmas Resort, Rancho Mirage, Ca.; (360) 33S-020g; www.westernpallet,org.

Western Building Material Association - Jan. 20, introduction to building materials salel .1a1. 21-22, estimating workshop, DoubleTree, Salem, Or.; (360) 943- 3054; www.wbm:a.org fnternational Builders Show - Jan.20-22, sponsored by National Assn. of Home Builders, Las Vegas Convention Cdnter, Las Vegas, Nv.; (202) 266-8610; www.buitdersshow.com.

National Kitchen & Bath Association - Jan. 20-22, annual show, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nv.; (800) S43-6522; www.nkba.org.

Surfaces 1 Ja1-. !0!3, Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nv. ; (972) 536-6358; www.suriaces.com.

Tac_oma.Olymplq_f.o_o.Hoo Club- Jan. 21, board meeting, Tacoma, Wa.; (253) 531-1834; tbitskiOl4@aot.com.

Truck Loggers Association - Jan. 21-23, convention & trade show, Victoria Conference Center & Fairmont Empress Hotel, Victoria, B.C.; (604) 6844291; www.ila.ca.

Oo,f! fqsl Corp, - Jan. 22-24, winter conference, Watt Disney World Swan Resort, Orlando, Ft.; (260) 748-5300; doitbestcorp. '

Wood Solutions Fair - Jan. 27, Oakland Maniott Citv Center, Oakland, Ca.; (253) 565-6600; www.woodworks.org.

Nationaf Association of Wholesaler.Distributors - Jan. 27-29, executive summit, Fairmont, Washington, D.C.; (202) 872-0995; www.naw.0rg.

Western Forestry & Conservation Association - Jan.27-29, Western Forest Industry- Qonference, Heathman Lodge, Vancouver, W a.; (202) 872-0885; www.westernforestry.org.

A holiday tradition that 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 10 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 30000 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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G&E Lumber Co. [www.celumber,com].,.,......'..'...'.'.'......'.....'.....30

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Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance [plmins.com] ".'.13

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Yakama Forest Products [www,yakama-forest.com],.,.......'.'.'...31