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14 • NOVEMBER 2013 • WORLD FENCE NEWS Riverside Fence named to 2013 Inc. 500/5000 list continued from page 12 control the quality of their fences, as well as react to last-minute requests for add-ons to a job. The company is licensed in Connecticut and Westchester counties, and is a member of the American Fence Association, Better Business Bureau, National Association of Home Emily appeared in court for her divorce case. The judge asked her, "You have asked for a divorce decree from this court. Am I right?" Emily replied, "That's right, sir." The judge then asked, "And your request for the divorce is on the grounds that your husband is too casual about his appearance. Is that also right?" Emily remarked, "Absolutely right, sir. He hasn't appeared at home for six months now." Builders and Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Fairfield County. For more information on the company, visit www.riversideRob Kaye, owner Riverside Fence fence.net. The full 2013 Inc. 500/5000 list may be viewed at the web site www.inc.com/inc5000/list/2013. Founded in 1979 and acquired by Mansueto Ventures in 2005, Inc. is the only major brand dedicated exclusively to owners and managers of growing private companies, with the aim to deliver real solutions for today's innovative company builders. Total monthly audience reach for the brand has grown from 2,000,000 in 2010 to over 6,000,000 today. For more information, visit www.inc.com. Keep Up With The Misadventures Of Pete, Jake & Luckey Each Month in World Fence News! Safety alert: General principles for keeping animals off of airport runways WFN STAFF REPORT Many automobile drivers have experienced the scary situation of having a deer leap into the beams of their headlights and either strike their car, or narrowly avoid a collision. So you can imagine the terror that the pilot of a private or commercial aircraft feels when encountering an animal on the runway while traveling several hundred miles per hour. Keeping animals off of runways is a major concern at many rural and even urban airports. While fencing is the major deterrent, there also are things that airport managers can do to keep runways clear. The Canadian transportation department has issued several safety items intended for consideration by airport managers. However, they also are of interest to fence contractors who work with managers in controlling animal encroachment, and who may be asked for advice in solving the problem. In addition to causing a strike hazard themselves or by attracting preda- tors such as wolves and coyotes, mammals can create an assortment of maintenance problems that range from the destruction of cables by chewing to interference with mowing machinery. Active mammal control at airports generally consists of three items: the use of chemicals designed to kill or repel them, removal of mammals by trapping or shooting, and installing effective perimeter fencing. Here are some general principles for controlling mammals at airports. • On perhaps the most basic level, all gates must be kept closed when they are not in use. Self-closing and self-latching gates might be worth suggesting to achieve this. • If animals are to be removed or killed, the airport manager should ensure that all the necessary federal, state and other permits have been obtained. • If problems with large animals are severe, a special study should be undertaken to see what modification should be made to the standard continued on page 36 Isn't It Time to Put the Strength of the Gorilla to Work for Your Business? Fast Installation, Water-Shedding Designand Now ICC Compliant... From its patented interlocking design to its incredible water-shedding technology, nothing beats the durability and strength of a Gorilla Deck® by Homeland Vinyl Products™. Now, both our Gorilla Decks and six railing styles are ICC compliant making them one of the most attractive decking systems in the industry today to sell and install. Call now and add the strength of a Gorilla to your business now featuring ICC compliance (ESR-1657, 2003 IBC and IRC). Gorilla Decks feature: • UV stabilized vinyl • Strong interlocking design • Unique water-shedding surface • Concealed fasteners • Easy and fast installation MEMBER Patent No. 6,324,796 Phone: 205-854-4330 Toll Free: 800-999-6813 Fax: 205-854-3677 www.homelandvinyl.com VINYL FENCE, DECK AND RAILING MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION A Division of the American Fence Association