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Start spreadin' the news continued from page 1 displays images and headlines from its customers on The Reuters Sign. In addition to promoting its LokkLatch Magnetic latching system for metal, wood and vinyl square posts, D&D also utilized its exposure to promote National Drowning Prevention Awareness Month (May). National Drowning Prevention Awareness Month is sponsored by the National Drowning Prevention Alliance, of which the company is a founding member. Both the displays on National Drowning Prevention Awareness Month and LokkLatch Magnetic were flashed in 15second increments throughout the month of May. In addition to Times Square, D&D's display was also seen on The Reuters Sign in other cities, such as Las Vegas, above. D&D Technologies is a leading manufacturer of safety and general-purpose gate hardware, including MagnaLatch magnetic pool and safety gate latches, TruClose adjustable, self-closing gate hinges, SureClose the commercial grade closer and hinge, and LokkLatch gate latches. For more information on its products, visit www.ddtechglobal.com. D&D. First in gate safety. #1 in the World. When it comes to the life of a child, there's no substitute for quality. ADA Compliant Adapts to all gates Ensured secure latching Consistent performance Exceptional quality Key-lockable Quick & easy install Limited Lifetime Warranty A view looking down on The Reuters Sign in Times Square. back to school, according to a blog posted by a Lodge member. This story has been picked up by news stations across the country. The blogger stated that he had friends in Illinois, New York and even California message him about the amazing kids at Roosevelt. ® MAGNALatch ® Making us proud Dear World Fence News: A group of students at Roosevelt Elementary in Ponca City, Oklahoma (my hometown) had been raising money all year so they could take an end-of-the-year overnight field trip to the state capitol and other sights in the Oklahoma City area. They worked their butts off and had about $1,400. On the Tuesday following the tornado disaster that devastated Moore, Oklahoma (which occured on Monday, May 20), the class took a vote. These kids, at no urging of any teachers or adults, voted unanimously to scratch the field trip they worked so hard for and go to the local Walmart and buy over $1,400 worth of supplies for the folks in Moore. Wow! It makes me proud to be from Ponca City and Kay County. Mike Elmore Product manager Ameristar Fence Products Tulsa, Oklahoma Editor's note: In this heartwarming action, the elementary schoolers used the money to purchase canned goods, water, and Gatorade, then took a bus to Ponca City Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 103 and helped package and load for an hour before heading AFA announces details of upcoming FENCETECH 2014 The American Fence Association (AFA) has announced that FENCETECH 2014 will be held Thursday, March 6 – Saturday, March 8 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nev. Below are some of the 2013 FENCETECH highlights that will also be on the 2014 program: • Fence Industry Week – Preshow training which includes several of the AFA vocational schools and programs such as the Certified Installer modules, Sales Training School, Deck & Railing Boot Camp and the new Automatic Gate System Designer course. • AIA seminars – In an effort to draw industry architects to FENCETECH, two American Institute of Architects (AIA) accredited seminars have been added. These seminars count towards the Health, Safety & Welfare segment of re-licensure credits needed. For more information, visit www.fencetech.us. Only D&D provides the MagnaLatch KeyTag. Because liability does not end with the warranty on your gate. MagnaLatch Top Pulls and Vertical Pulls now come with a "How-to Adjust" sticker on the vertical tube, as well as a keytag providing an adjustment statement for gate owners to understand that over time the gate latch and hinges may need adjustment to continue to operate effectively. Hi-Performance Hardware D&D Technologies 7731 Woodwind Drive, Huntington Beach, CA 92647 Tel: 1-800-716-0888 or 1-714-677-1300. info@ddtechusa.com www.ddtechglobal.com