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WORLD FENCE NEWS • JULY 2011 • 71 Kiwi Fence Training School gets back in session this September BLAIRSVILLE, Penn. — Anyone looking to expand their knowledge of agricultural fence building practices is encouraged to go back to school – that is, to the Kiwi Fence Training School to be held Sept. 29 and 30 in Blairsville, Penn. Presented by Kencove Farm Fence Supplies, the two-day school is held bi-annually (with spring and fall ses- sions) and attracts farmers, fence con- tractors and do-it-yourselfers. Students receive both hands-on and classroom instruction in the latest building techniques for high-tensile, woven wire, coated wire and HorseRail fences, along with instruc- tion in material estimates and business practices. “Regardless of your skill level, there’s something new to learn at our fence school,” said Bonita Whalen, co- ordinator for the school. “Whether from the instructors or the classmates, there are plenty of tips and tricks passed along during the two days.” The registration fee for the Kiwi Fence School is $350 per person, and $250 for one additional person attend- ing from the same company. The fee covers the school, informational liter- ature, lunch and snacks for each day, a group dinner and a certificate of com- pletion. The deadline for payment and reg- istration is Sept. 19. “Fence school is a terrific way to build your skills, resumé and profes- sional network,” said Whalen. “It’s also a great introduction to the fence building business.” To register for the Kiwi Fence Training School or to learn more, call 800-KENCOVE or visit the web site www.kiwifence.com. Founded by dairy farmers Charles and Phyllis Kendall in 1980, Kencove Farm Fence Supplies is a family- owned market leader specializing in high tensile, electric, woven-wire and horse fence systems, along with post drivers and rotational grazing supplies. The company operates from its headquarters in Blairsville, Penn. and warehouse in Earl Park, Ind. The American Fence Association has scheduled the next session of its Operator Installer School (OIS) for October 2-8, 2011, in Tulsa, Okla. AFA offers the intensive, one- week course for both novice and expe- rienced operator installers. Plan now to attend Operator Installer School To register, contact AFA at 800 Roosevelt Road, Building C-312, Glen Ellyn, Ill. 60137; or 800-822-4342, 630-942-6598, or fax 630-790-3095. Also visit www.AmericanFenceAsso- ciation.com. AFA notes that the course is By combining a small class size with the practicality of both classroom and hands-on instruction, the Operator Installer School follows nine topics in gate installation, including the UL 325 standard for gate operators, ASTM F-2200 safe gate design standard, safety, types of gates, types of gate op- erators, accessories used with opera- tors, telephone entry systems, installation, electrical training and training in vehicle detectors. Students may choose to take the rigorous Certified Automated Gate Operator Installer exam at the conclu- sion of the school. Note: Completion of OIS counts for six months of credit towards the experience requirement. geared toward operator installers, both the novice and those with experience. Students will attend technical class- room training, followed by hands-on workshops. The course will not ad- dress sales or systems design. This course curriculum was devel- oped in conjunction with the self study guide for the Gate Operator Installer Certification Program. For those stu- dents working towards this nationally recognized certification, the examina- tion at the end of the course will be given by IDEA, the certifying organi- zation. The exam for the certification is optional and will incur the IDEA costs of $250, with a $50 rebate given by AFA to its members. FORD BUSTER! THE TerraStar by International NO DEF SYSTEM 2012 TerraStar 16,000 GVW – 19,500 GVW, 300 H.P. V/8 Diesel, Allison Automatic, A/C AM/FM CD, 3 Man Seating, 19.5 Tires Prices starting at $39,987 (16,000 GVW) Can handle 12 ft. to 18 ft. flat bed Delivery with bed or dropped shipped Call For Details! ISUZU GAS TRUCKS! NEW 2012’s COMING IN JULY ’11! TAKING ORDERS NOW! 12,000/14,500 GVW Deck Height 34” High BUSINESS PARTNER OF THE American Fence Association FOR 10 YEARS! 678-300-8492 JOHN NACE RUSH TRUCK CENTER johnisuzu@hotmail.com BUSINESS PARTNER OF THE American Fence Association FOR 10 YEARS! Instructor Bret Eisiming tion tec Fence T r ing ne enco ter) demonstrates w a aining Sc o ve F hniques to students at the Kiwi xt to post) Eisiming ven wire installa- er (abo ve cen- high-tensile installation. (K hool. Belo w , rm Fence Supplies photos) er discusses (stand-