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August 2007 Volume 46, Issue 8 In The Good Old Summer Time Coming Soon! New Floor Covering Center Demolition and remodeling has begun on the Leonard building adjacent to Niehaus Home Center in Vincennes. The Leonard building was purchased two years ago and had been used as a warehouse for carpeting and other building materials. It is now in the process of being remodeled and turned into a showroom for flooring products - carpeting, hardwoods, laminates, ceramic tile and accessories. The building had originally been an auto dealership with the back half as an auto repair shop. Some of the inside walls had to be removed, a door cut through from our current building to the adjoining building, and everything washed down. The next steps will be new ceilings, lighting, painting, heating, air con- ditioning, and floor treatment - a lot of work - but the end result will be worth the effort. The new Mohawk Flooring Center will more than triple the size of the space available now for showroom display and in- stock products. The Mohawk company has provided pro- fessional designers to come in and put together the total new look - wall color, floor treat- ment and floor plan for the new center. Like any major re-model pro- ject - it takes time and plan- ning to pull it all together. It may be as long as a couple of months before this project is complete, but when it is done, it will be one of the best Flooring Centers around this area. Niehaus News Niehaus News The new Mohawk Flooring Center will be designed similar to the one shown above - new floor covering, displays - a whole new updated look Demolition starts to make way for the new Mohawk Flooring Center. Agriculture is the largest tax-paying entity in Knox County, and watermelon is a significant part of overall agriculture in the area. Indiana ranks sixth in the United States in watermelon pro- duction, and during the month of August, the home-grown goodness is available in Indiana. From late July until mid- September, these juicy fruit (vegetables) leave Indiana fields, headed for happy consumers scattered throughout the country and into Canada. Approximately 80 percent of Indiana's watermelon crop is grown in southwestern Indiana, in and around Knox County. The Knox County Chamber of Commerce declared the watermelon industry its 2006 Industry of the Year, and the Illiana Watermelon Association accepted the recognition on behalf of the industry.

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August 2007 Volume 46, Issue 8

In The Good Old Summer Time

Coming Soon! New Floor Covering Center

Demolition and remodeling has begun

on the Leonard building adjacent to

Niehaus Home Center in Vincennes.

The Leonard building was purchased

two years ago and had been used as a

warehouse for carpeting and other

building materials. It is now in the process of being remodeled and

turned into a showroom for flooring products - carpeting, hardwoods,

laminates, ceramic tile and accessories. The building had originally

been an auto dealership with the back half as an auto repair shop.

Some of the inside walls had to be removed,

a door cut through from our current building

to the adjoining building, and everything

washed down. The next steps will be new

ceilings, lighting, painting, heating, air con-

ditioning, and floor treatment - a lot of work

- but the end result will be worth the effort.

The new Mohawk Flooring Center will more

than triple the size of the

space available now for

showroom display and in-

stock products. The Mohawk

company has provided pro-

fessional designers to come in

and put together the total new

look - wall color, floor treat-

ment and floor plan for the

new center.

Like any major re-model pro-

ject - it takes time and plan-

ning to pull it all together. It

may be as long as a couple of

months before this project is complete, but when it is

done, it will be one of the best Flooring Centers around

this area.

Niehaus NewsNiehaus News

The new Mohawk Flooring Center will be designed similar to the one shown above

- new floor covering, displays - a whole new updated look

Demolition starts to make way for the new Mohawk

Flooring Center.

Agriculture is the largest tax-paying entity in Knox County,

and watermelon is a significant part of overall agriculture in

the area.

Indiana ranks sixth in the United States in watermelon pro-

duction, and during the month of August, the home-grown

goodness is available in Indiana. From late July until mid-

September, these juicy fruit (vegetables) leave Indiana fields,

headed for happy consumers scattered throughout the country

and into Canada.

Approximately 80 percent of Indiana's watermelon crop is grown in southwestern Indiana, in and around Knox County. The Knox

County Chamber of Commerce declared the watermelon industry its 2006 Industry of the Year, and the Illiana Watermelon

Association accepted the recognition on behalf of the industry.

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RETAIL WHOLESALEFABRICATING IMPORT

• Vincennes

• Robinson

• Terre Haute

• Vincennes

• Nashville

• St. Louis• Vincennes • Vincennes

CORPORATE OFFICES1422 E. Elkhorn Rd., Vincennes, IN 812-886-4412

Bernie Niehaus, Butch Niehaus, CEO President

David Niehaus, Eric Niehaus,Vice President Retail Vice President, WBM

BirthdaysAnniversaries

August will mark the anniversary dates of

employment with our company for the

following employees.

Ken Doades 32 Years

Clete Yochum 27 Years

Danny Harrington 20 Years

Judy Detty 19 Years

Ron Gaines 9 Years

Susan Sanders 9 Years

Brian Smith 9 Years

Randy Stephens 9 Years

Gary Chillingworth 8 Years

Albert Lepsi 8 Years

Mike Montgomery 5 Years

William Davis 4 Years

Wayne Tracy 3 Years

Gene Green 2 Years

Jeanie Embry 1 Year

Scott Klein 1 Year

Stephen Sievers 1 Year

Melissa Holsonback 1 Year

Congratulations!

New Employees

We want to welcome the following new

employees to our company.

Mark Irr - WBM, VincennesBrandon Parish - WBM, VincennesRichie Shore - WBM, Vincennes

Roger Abel - WBM, Vincennes

Wade Collins - Niehaus, Vincennes

Ted Fields - Niehaus, Terre Haute

David Collins - Niehaus, Vincennes

Welcome!

NOT ONOUR MAILING

LIST?

If you (or anyone

you know) are not currently on our

mailing list to receive the Niehaus

News - but would like to be -just call

812-882-2710 or e-mail

scummins@wbm-online. com

In August and September the following

employees will be celebrating their

birthday!August

Darryl Frame Aug. 1

Brad Newbold Aug. 2

Gary Gray Aug. 3

Ken Doades Aug. 8

Ryan Hutchinson Aug. 9

Michael Jones Aug. 12

Michael Welsh Aug. 12

Janice Warren Aug. 15

Michael Vash Aug. 17

Larry McCoy Aug. 18

William McCarty Aug. 19

Chris Cresgy Aug. 22

Kevin Grostefon Aug. 25

Randy Wissel Aug. 26

Brian Lett Aug. 27

Michael Worland Aug. 30

Stephanie Rochelle Aug. 31

September

Dan McElroy Sept. 12Kyla McKinney Sept. 12Matt Plahn Sept. 12Mike Leydet Sept. 15Brandon Parish Sept. 15

Wayne Sullivan Sept. 27

Happy Birthday!

WEB SITE: www.niehausinc.comLinks to all 9 companies

Math Trick1. Grab a calculator. (you won't be

able to do this one in your head)

2. Key in the first 3 digits of your

phone number (NOT using the area

code)

3. Multiply by 80

4. Add 1

5. Multiply by 250

6. Add the last 4 digits of your

phone number

7. Add the last 4 digits of your

phone number again.

8. Subtract 250

9. Divide number by 2

Do you recognize the answer?

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Today's Stock Market Report

Helium was up

Feathers were down

Paper was stationary

Fluorescent tubing was dimmed in

light trading

Knives were up sharply

Cows steered into a bull market

Pencils lost a few points

Elevators rose

Escalators continued their slow

decline

Light switches were off

Mining equipment hit rock bottom

Diapers remained unchanged

The market for raisins dried up

Coco Cola fizzled

Caterpillar stock inched up a bit

Balloon prices were inflated

And, Scott tissue touched a new bot-

tom.

Another mile stone in the history of our family

business took place last month. The fifth generation

started to work at Niehaus Home Center. Mallory

Niehaus, daughter of Butch and Tina Niehaus, started

as a cashier this past July. Mallory will be a freshman

at Rivet High School this year. She will work part time

during the school year. In the next several years many

more of the fifth generation will be working in the

Niehaus Companies.

Next year, 2008, we will be celebrating our 75th year in business at the

same location (11th & Main). My father, Francis Niehaus and my grandfather, Ben

Niehaus, started our company in 1933 as a cabinet shop and planning mill. Over the

years this small cabinet shop has expanded to one of the largest family owned lum-

ber companies in the state. Niehaus Companies is now composed of nine companies

-three Home Centers - located in Vincennes, Robinson, IL and Terre Haute. Niehaus

also has three wholesale companies called WBM - located in Vincennes, St. Louis,

MO, and Nashville, TN. There is also two manufacturing/fabricating plants - a door

plant and a counter top shop. The ninth company, and the newest, is the import divi-

sion - Karran and Lansen Sinks. This division is housed in the old Big Blue

Building on Willow Street in Vincennes.

The picture below, taken approximately 1930, shows my father and grand-

father at the Old Vincennes Lumber Company where they worked as millwrights. In

1933 they quit and started their own cabinet shop.

The fourth generation is now running our company, my three sons. Butch

is President of the company. David is Vice President of Retail Operations and Eric

is Vice President of wholesale operations.

As I grow older, it is gratifying to see my children and grandchildren taking

interest in the business that has taken 75 years to build, and to know that if the Lord

is willing, it will go on and be passed down to new generations to come. I am sure

their Great and Great - Great Grandpa’s must be smiling down on them.

The Fifth Generation

Ponderings....

• Regular naps prevent old age......especially if you take them while dri-ving.

• Having one child makes you a par-

ent; having two makes you a referee...

• Marriage is a relationship in which

one person is always right and the

other is the husband!

• I believe we should all pay our tax

with a smile. I tried - but they wanted

cash.

• A child's greatest period of growth

is the month after you've purchased

new school uniforms.

• Don't marry the person you want

to live with, marry the one you cannot

live without... but whatever you do,

you'll regret it later.

• You can't buy love, but you pay

heavily for it...

• Laziness is nothing more than the

habit of resting before you get tired.

• Those who can't laugh at them-

selves leave the job to others.

Francis and Ben Niehaus

standing in the doorway

of the old Vincennes

Lumber Company.

Circa 1930

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Niehaus NewsThis newsletter is the official publication of events and activities of Niehaus Companies,

Inc. which include Niehaus Home Centers (Vincennes, IN, Terre Haute, IN and

Robinson, IL,) Wholesale Building Materials (Vincennes, IN, St. Louis, MO and

Nashville, TN), and is published 12 times per year.

Editor/Photographer/Writer: Sherry Cummins, Advertising Mgr.

Niehaus Companies, Inc.

Anger Management

Husband: When I get mad at you,

you never fight back. How do you

control your anger?

Wife: I clean the toilet.

Husband: How does that help?

Wife: I use your toothbrush.

Father-Son Letter Exchange

Dear Dad,

$chool i$ really great. I am making lot$

of friend$ and $tudying very hard. With

all my $tuff, I $imply can't think of any-

thing I need, $o if you would like, you

can ju$t $end me a card, a$ I would love

to hear from you.

Love,

Your Son

Dear $on,

I kNOw that astroNOmy, ecoNOmics,

and oceaNOgraphy are eNOugh to keep

even an hoNOr student busy. Do NOt for-

get that the pursuit of kNOwledge is a

NOble task, and you can never study

eNOugh. Love

Dad

NEVER

Never ask a barber if he thinks you

need a haircut.

Never do card tricks for the group you

play poker with.

Never mess up an apology with an

excuse.

Never miss a good chance to shut up.

Never test the depth of the water with

both feet.

Never underestimate the power of stu-

pid people in large groups.

ANY TIME, ANY PLACE13 easy ways to move more

1. Walk into a bank or restaurant instead of using the drive-up.

2. Circle the outside isles of the grocery store before you start

shopping. (That’s where the freshest, healthiest food is, any-

way.)

3. When you bring groceries into the house, make a separate

trip for each bag.

4. Get on your hands and knees to scrub floors.

5. While you’re brushing your teeth, do some calf stretches

and leg lifts.

6. Walk to the airport gate instead of using the moving walk-

ways or taking a shuttle.

7. Do stretching exercises for your neck and shoulders when

you’re stuck in traffic.

8. Replace a sit-down meeting with a one-on-one business

walk.

9. Walk around the playing field during your child’s soccer or softball practice.

10. Do leg lifts while sitting at your computer.

11. When you make the bed, work quickly and stretch farther across the bed.

12. Gently squeeze a tennis ball to strengthen your grip while sitting at your desk.

13. Park as far away from the building entrance as possible when you go to the

office, run errands, or go shopping.

Tick Removal

What is the best way to remove a tick?

To remove attached ticks, use the following

procedure:

1. Use fine-tipped tweezers or shield your

fingers with a tissue, paper towel, or rubber

gloves.

2. Grasp the tick as close to the skin surface

as possible and pull upward with steady,

even pressure. Do not twist or jerk the tick;

this may cause the mouthparts to break off

and remain in the skin. (If this happens,

remove mouthparts with tweez-

ers. Consult your healthcare

provider if infection occurs.)

3. Do not squeeze, crush, or

puncture the body of the tick

because its fluids (saliva, hemolymph, gut

contents) may contain infectious organisms.

4. Do not handle the tick with bare hands

because infectious agents may enter through

mucous membranes or breaks in the skin.

This precaution is particularly directed to

individuals who remove ticks from domes-

tic animals with unprotected fingers.

Children, the elderly, and immuno-compro-

mised persons may be at greater risk of

infection and should avoid this procedure.

5. After removing the tick, thoroughly disin-

fect the bite site and wash your hands with

soap and water.

6. You may wish to save the tick for identi-

fication in case you become ill within 2 to 3

weeks. Your doctor can use the information

to assist in making an accurate diagnosis.

Place the tick, along with several blades of

grass, into a small container (e.g. a clean

screw-cap pill bottle or a zip-lock bag) for

later examination. Write the date of the bite

on a piece of paper with a pencil and place

it in the bag.

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This & ThatA clean desk is a sign of a cluttered desk drawer.

A day without sunshine is like, night.

Auntie Em, hate you, hate Kansas, taking the dog. Dorothy.

Better to understand a little than to misunderstand a lot.

Bills travel through the mail at twice the speed of checks

Borrow money from a pessimist, they don't expect it back.

Corduroy pillows: They're making headlines!

Diplomacy is the art of saying good doggie while looking for a big-

ger stick.

Don't drink and drive. You might hit a bump and spill your drink.

Duct tape is like the force, it has a light side and a dark side and it

holds the universe together.

Experience is what you get when you didn't get what you wanted.

I couldn't repair your brakes, so I made your horn louder.

IRS: We've got what it takes to take what you've got.

1023 Main St. 501 S. Howard StVincennes, IN Robinson, IL

ColorColorColorColorColorColorTransform the look of your homein ways you have never imagined.

NEW JOB JITTERS

A taxi passenger tapped the driver on the shoulder to ask

him a question. The driver screamed, lost control of the

car, nearly hit a bus, went up on the footpath, and

stopped a yard from a shop window. For a second every-

thing went quiet in the cab, then the driver said, “Look

mate, don’t ever do that again. You scared the daylights

out of me!”

The passenger apologized and said, “I didn’t realize that

a little tap would scare you so much.” The driver replied,

“Sorry, it’s not really your fault. Today is my first day as

a cab driver - I’ve been driving a funeral van for the last

25 years.”

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Meet The Team: NIEHAUS HOME CENTERTerre Haute, IN

Walt Burnett

Brad Newbold

Mike McIntyre

Bill McCarty

John Mills

As we have mentioned in previous Newsletters, the Big

Buck Store’s name has been changed to Niehaus Home

Center’s - one in Terre Haute, IN and one in Robinson, IL.

The Terre Haute store has been renovated over the last

couple of years. The store is pretty much a full service

store - they offer kitchen and bath design, Aristokraft

Cabinetry, Andersen Windows, Therma Tru Doors, roofing

products, siding products, a wide range of building materi-

als, engineered lumber, and hardware as well as delivery

service.

We have several new people that has joined the company

team since we last featured their location.

Tim Malooley manages the operation that primarily caters

to contractors and remodelers. It is located on Ft.

Harrison Road in Terre Haute and has some stiff competi-

tion with a Lowe’s, and a Meinard’s close at hand. But

with this team of salespeople and support staff - they are

doing a great job.

Contractor Appreciation cook-out lunch at the Terre Haute store - a free lunch co-sponsored with the

Therma Tru Door Comany.

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Each of our retail stores hold several events a

year to show our appreciation to our contrac-

tor/remodeler customers. One of those events is

a golf outing, usually held in September. The

contractor and a couple of his key employees are

invited for a free day of golf, lunch and dinner

and a large array of door prizes at the end of the

day. The Terre Haute store holds theirs at

Prides Creek Country Club.

Some of the other events are free lunches

throughout the year, usually co-sponsored with

one of our key vendors. This is one of the ways

we can say “thank you” to our customers, and

that we appreciate their business.

A big salute to the Terre Haute team and

“thanks” for all that you do.

Tim Malooley - Manager

Mary Beth Robinson Andrew Suttle

Mike Jones

Rob Lawson

Jeff Enders

Ted Fields

Carl Keller

Jack McCullough

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Antiperspirant & Deodorant

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not

closely monitor personal care products. Manufacturers are

protected by "trade secret" formulas so all ingredients don't

even have to be listed on the label. This occurs regularly in

perfume and fragrances, for example. Many contain chemicals

that can cause allergic reactions as well as cancer and other

diseases. Many manufacturers believe that they can include

small amounts of poison since at those levels there is no risk.

But we use our favorite personal products regularly, com-

pounding that minute amount every day and sometimes more

than once each day. Considering that many personal care

products, like deodorants and Antiperspirant, are created to

stay on our bodies for hours, more potential harmful chemicals

can be absorbed through our skin and into our body. Therefore

it is upon us, as diligent consumers, to get the facts and choose

what's safest and best for our bodies. We need to learn the

possible effects and safer alternatives.

Antiperspirant, even so-called "natural" ones

contain aluminum that work to clog our

pores and stop us from perspiring.

Aluminum is a poison. It has been linked to

Alzheimer's disease. There is new research

which indicates that there may be a link

between breast cancer and Antiperspirant. In

particular, studies are showing that it travels more freely into

our lymphatic system when underarms are shaved. Look on

your antiperspirant label for aluminum as:

* aluminum chlorohydrate * ammonium aluminum sulfate

* potassium alum * potassium aluminum sulfate

* mineral salts or crystal

Not only are we endangering our lives by using chemicals like

aluminum, and supporting businesses that destroy our natural

resources, but we are also polluting our environment every

time we use them. The poisons wash into our water system

every time we wash. This harms our future, our delicate

ecosystems, and our drinking water.

Ammonium alum is different. It is a prevalent natural com-

pound. It cannot be absorbed into the skin and does not clog

pores the way aluminum chloride does. It does not kill the

bacteria and does not stop perspiration, however, ammonium

alum works to inhibit the growth of bacteria and therefore

those critters that cause bad odor. This is the primary ingredi-

ent in deodorant crystals which are found to be safe and effec-

tive.

Be wary of labels as they are not regulated strongly. A product

can be labeled "natural" and still have highly processed ver-

sions of the natural ingredient meaning that they are really

poor imitations and potentially harmful chemicals. Even the

"organic" label can be abused since only one ingredient can

qualify for the label!

WoodComposite

DECKS

501 S. Howard St., Robinson, IL 618-544-2138

1110 Ft. Harrison Rd. Terre Haute, IN 812-466-1050

1023 Main St. , Vincennes, IN 812-882-2710

Unlike other “grained” products, EverGrain

Decking is compression molded, creating a

true-to-life, deep lasting grain. Build a deck

with EverGrain in any of our four attractive

colors, and you’ll see that it looks so much

like wood, it may even upstage nature.

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Guardian

Fiberglass InsulationCost Effective and Energy Efficient

UltraFit . . . the ultimate in home insulation

The UltraFit wall system is unique in that it combines UltraFit, specially

designed fiberglass insulation, with an inorganic water-activated powder adhe-

sive. This is sprayed into the wall cavity forming a seamless blanket of insula-

tion sidewalls. Because the system creates a monolithic seal in all the sidewalls,

it significantly reduces costly voids and air gaps. Call Today!

NIEHAUS HOME CENTERV i n c e n n e s , I N 8 1 2 - 8 8 2 - 2 7 1 0 R o b i n s o n , I L 6 1 8 - 5 4 4 - 2 1 3 8 T e r r e H a u t e , I N 8 1 2 - 4 6 6 - 1 0 5 0

Did You Know?That broccoli consumption has increased

over 940 percent over the last 25 years!

It's a good source of Vitamin A, and vit-

amin C, potassium, folacin, iron and

fiber. Broccoli has as much calcium

ounce per ounce as milk and contains a

few important phytochemicals: beta-

carotene, indoles and isothiocyanates.

Phytochemicals prevent carcinogens

(cancer causing substances) from form-

ing. They also stop carcinogens from

getting to target cells and help boost

enzymes that detoxify carcinogens. So

next time you sit down to eat and broc-

coli is on the menu. Remember it really

is good for you!

Fresh vs. Frozen

Packaged frozen

broccoli differs

from fresh in its

nutrient content.

The flower buds

or florets are

richer in beta-carotene than the stalks.

Manufactures typically cut off most of

the stalk before packaging it, so frozen

broccoli may contain 35% more beta-

carotene by weight than fresh broccoli.

The downside is that frozen broccoli has

twice as much sodium as fresh (up to 68

mg per 10 oz. package), about half the

calcium, and smaller amounts of iron,

thiamin, riboflavin, and vitamin C.

Lighter Side of Proverbs Submitted by Velma Hendrix

A first grade teacher collected well-known

proverbs. She gave her students the first

half of a proverb and asked them to write

an ending. Here’s what they came up

with:

• Strike while . . . . . . . . . . . bug is close.

• You get out of something what . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . see pictured on the box.

• Don’t bite the hand that. . . .looks dirty.

• Never underestimate the power of . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . termites.

• When the blind lead the blind. . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . get out of the way.

• If you lie down with dogs. . . . .you will

stink in the morning.

• It’s always darkest before. . . . . . . . . .

daylight savings time.

• If at first you don’t succeed . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .get new batteries.

• Laugh and the world laughs with you.

Cry and. .. . ..you have to blow your nose.

• A miss is as good as a . . . . . . . . . . Mr.

• Children should be seen and not.. . . . . .

. . . . . . . . .grounded.

• A penny saved is. . . . . . . . . ..not much.

• An idle mind is. . . .. . . .the best way to

relax.

• Happy is the bride who..................gets

all the presents.

Mike Leydet Is Promoted

Mike Leydet, a five year employee at

Niehaus Home Center in Vincennes, has

recently been promoted to sales support

in the Contractor Division. He will work

with the outside salesmen by doing esti-

mating,, placing special orders, co-ordi-

nating delivery scheduling for contrac-

tors, and assisting at the contractor sales

counter.

Mike was hired as a truck driver/materi-

als handler, and has worked in receiving,

and now has moved up to sales. Mike

has a warm, friendly, personality and is

liked by everyone. We wish him well in

his new position and know he will do a

fine job.

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Employees In Profile

Eric Feagley - is the manager of the Engineered Wood Products division of Wholesale

Building Materials, which has offices in Vincennes and St. Louis. He promotes, sells, and

consults with builders through our dealers - all aspects of design, purchasing, delivering and

proper installation of Anthony Engineered Lumber - I-Joists and Beams. He travels to all

points between Vincennes and St. Louis.

Before coming to work for WBM in 1994, he had worked for North American Structural,

where he was a chief designer of trusses.

Eric and his wife Barbara live in Evansville and are the parents of three children: Matthew, 22 - Tim, 21 and Kaelyn, age 16. He

says that since the two oldest have moved out on their own, their family life has slowed down some, and he now finds time to play

golf and enjoy a less hectic life.

Keith Fox - is our featured employee this month at Niehaus Home Center in Vincennes.

He is our inside contractor salesman. He has been with our company for 21 years. He was

hired as a loader, then moved up to counter sales, then to the contractor sales where he has

been for the past eighteen years.

Keith was born and raised in Vincennes. He is a graduate of Lincoln High School and

went to work as a carpenter after graduating. He has also served 6 years in the Indiana

National Guard.

Keith is the father of two children: Rachelle, age 19, and Trey, age 4. He is also a Grandpa! His grandaughter is 1 year old. Keith

enjoys fishing, hunting, softball and spending time with his family.

Larry McCoy - is our manager of the Robinson Niehaus Home Center. He has been with

our business for 29 years. He originally went to work for the Graves family at the Big Buck

Lumber Yard and remained the manager when the Niehaus family bought the business.

Larry was born and grew up in Robinson. He is a graduate of Robinson High School and

the University of Illinois where he earned a teaching degree. He taught on the college level

while he was working on his Masters from Northern Illinois University. After teaching high

school for the next eight years, he decided to leave his teaching career and that is when he

went to work for Big Buck Building Materials - and has been there ever since.

Larry says he has always liked to do remodeling and restoration on homes and has worked at it most of his life. Another of his inter-

ests is breeding, raising and showing Boxer Dogs.

Kim Terry - is the Operations Manager at Wholesale Building Materials division in

Nashville, Tennessee. It is his job to see that all customers purchases are processed from

the initial order to the completion. Cabinet orders are compiled from customer blueprints,

then goes through the order process. When they arrive, Kim schedules the deliveries to the

individual customers. He then works with the installers to see that everything fits and is up

to the customers expectations.

Kim has been with our company for 9 years. His job experience prior to coming to WBM,

included working for Tennessee Building Products, an Office Refurbishing Company and

also as Special Items Manager for Indiana Wood Preserving.

Kim was born and grew up in the Frankfort, Indiana area. He graduated from Clinton Central High School, and then attended

I.U.P.U.I and studied business. He and his wife Melinda have three children - Jonathan, age 27, Judy, age 24, and Hannah, age 18.

Kim says he likes knocking golf balls around, spending time with his family, and watching football. He is a big Titans fan.

Vincennes, IN

Vincennes, IN

Robinson, IL

Nashville, TN

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501 S. Howard St. Robinson, IL

1110 Ft. Harrison Rd. Terre Haute, IN

Quality Door System Components

• Security Strike Plate

• Multi-Point Locking System

• High Quality Hinges

• Kerfed Door Bottom

• HP Adjustable Sills

• FrameSaver Rot-Proof Jambs

• Astragals For Double Door Systems

1023 Main St. Vincennes, IN

Niehaus Home Center

NewPreFinished THERMA TRU

DOORSLet Our Paint and Stain Pro’s Apply the Perfect

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The beauty of wood. The durability of fiberglass

Our door mill will begin pre-finishing Therma-Tru doors

in-house this month. Our new pre-finish facility will

allow us to control the application environment and

ensure that we provide the highest quality pre-finished

product in the industry.

Ordering is easy:

• Choose your door finish.

For Classic-Craft & Fiber-Classic doors, choose

any Therma-Tru stain color or standard paint

color. For Smooth Star doors, choose any stan-

dard paint color.

Decide if you want the doors exterior or interior

finished, or both. You can also choose to paint

the interior and stain the exterior or use one

paint color for the interior and another for the

exterior.

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