Exhibit 10.9 (b) RIVERSIDE GROUP, INC. --------------------- 7800 Belfort Parkway -------------------- Jacksonville, Florida 32256 --------------------------- February 24, 1998 Wickes Inc. 706 North Deerpath Drive Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061 Re:...Amendment and Closing Agreement • March 25th, 1998 • Wickes Inc • Retail-lumber & other building materials dealers • Florida
