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WORLD FENCE NEWS ��� JANUARY 2013 ��� May 29, 1942 ��� November 9, 2012 Duane Davis founded Davis Fence Co. Charles Duane Davis, 70, of Topeka, Kansas, died Friday, November 9, 2012 after a long battle with cancer. Mr. Davis founded and owned Davis Fence Co. and was an active member of the International Fence Industry Association, now the American Fence Association. After selling the fence company, he started Davis Used Cars Duane Davis and did small engine repairs. He enjoyed raising and riding horses and was a member of the American Quarter Horse Association. He was born on May 29, 1942 at Wetmore, Kansas, the son of Freeman and Emma (Claycamp) Davis. Mr. Davis grew up on the family farm by Wetmore until his mid-teens, when the family moved to Topeka. He graduated from Highland Park High School and attended Kansas State and Emporia State Universities. He served in the U.S. Army Reserve for eight years as a medic. Mr. Davis married Mary Ann Hinkeldey on January 27, 1967. Their four children and their families are: Elizabeth Herring of Topeka, Kansas; Angela (Eric) Jeppesen of Shawnee, Kansas; Rachel (Harold) Shamblin of Virginia Beach, Virginia; and Nathan (Becky) Davis of Topeka, Kansas; and 10 grandchildren. Other survivors include his brother Dexter (Rita) Davis; sister Ronda Ohlde; sister-in-law Judy Hinkeldey; and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Davis was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers-in-law and a sister-in-law. Fence installer world championships Installers attending FENCETECH 2013 in Houson can compete with fellow fencers on the show floor for bragging rights in three different competitions each show day (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Feb. 27-28 and March 1, 2013). Pete Roth from Roth Fence will be orchestrating competitions such as: ��� Post hole digging: Dig a 3' footing; fastest time wins. (Sonnet tube must fit in the hole.) ��� Post spacing: Put in stakes without measuring at a distance of 8', 10', and 16.5'. ��� Chain link splicing: On 6' high chain link fabric, take out a strand then put it back in. Fastest time wins. A complete schedule with signup sheets will be sent out in advance of the show. To participate in these events, contact Maria Prior or Moira Fisher at the American Fence Association at 800822-4342. Visit us @ booth 1739 Gate & Door Acce ssor ie s G a t e & Door O p e ra t ors Door ra ors Te le Tele ph on e E n tr y A cce ss Cont rol ccess Control Se c u i t y S e cu r ity Ped Gate What Can Encon Offer YOU? Over 200 Years Experience Free Tech Support Expert Training Spanish Speaking Techs Over 70 Manufacturers CAGOI Certified Quality Products HOUSTON EVENTS & ATTRACTIONS For more information on things to do in Houston, visit the AFA web site at www.fencetech.us and click on the Houston image to download the pdf of the visitor���s guide or copy the following link into your browser: www.fencetech.us/pdf/ HoustonVisitorsGuide2012.pdf Your Distributor Encon���s reputation for superior customer service and expert training is renowned in the industry. We consistently offer our dealers diverse and quality products, free tech support and the individual attention YOU deserve. Call and see for yourself! 8 0 0 . 7 8 2 . 5 5 9 8 W W W . E N C O N E L E C T R O N I C S . C O M 35