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60 • OCTOBER 2014 • WORLD FENCE NEWS Through the Years with World Fence News October 1984 cover October 1984 Here are some articles and items that were being covered in the Octo- ber 1984 issue of World Fence News, 30 years ago this month. • The cover photo for October showed contractors working near the Dallas Convention Center the past August and preparing the temporary security fence in advance of the Re- publican National Convention in 100 degree heat. Associated Press laser photo by Bill Belkman. • WFN contributing editor Jim Lucci explored setting short- and long-term business goals, their inter- relationship and the need to monitor market, demographic and economic conditions. • WFN contributing editor Jim Hart had been watching too many Mike Hammer episodes. An early morning phone inquiry by a sexy fe- male voice lured Jim's crew to a job they were not soon to forget – repair- ing the work of a do-it-yourselfer at an in-session preschool day care center. • Wood product consultant Rich- ard Phillipe discussed the different wood treatment processes used in the industry. While all wood preservatives are deadly chemicals designed to kill in- sects, stop rot and preserve, depend- ing on the final product application, there are many ways to go about it, he said. • Certified professional estimator James P. Roberts joined WFN as guest writer with an essay on basic estimat- ing principles. He warned against "shooting from the hip" and said that winning the job with a good price is better than winning it at any price. • Fencer Bud Lindau had recent- ly started his own electrostatic fence painting business in southern Cali- fornia, and said he's got more than enough work to keep busy. All Ameri- can Fence Painting provided a durable clean finish coat for metal fence that helps contractors get and guarantee jobs. October 1989 Here are some articles and items that were being covered in the Octo- ber 1989 issue of World Fence News, 25 years ago this month. • The cover photos for October showed fence trucks entering the truck contest for that year. • Is your fence truck your best friend? The owners of that month's Fence Truck of the Year Contest en- tries thought theirs was! • WFN contributing editor Herb Borner gave some valuable tips on fig- uring and installing fence filler slats and lattice, and urged fencers to get creative and have some fun. • WFN contributing editor Jim Lucci continued his look at how to effectively deal with the public. He looked at handling customer com- plaints in this installment. • How to keep the family-owned business going when the owner retires or dies was the topic of Dr. Leon Dan- co's family business column. • Jim Hart knew there was some- thing strange about his new helpers. Maybe it was the numbers stenciled on their shirts. October 1994 Here are some articles and items that were being covered in the Oc- tober 1994 edition of World Fence News, 20 years ago this month. • The cover photo for October showed a barb arm framed against a dark blue sky at a radio tower installa- tion near Austin, Texas. The photo was shot by WFN man- aging editor Rick Henderson. • Output from western sawmills declined by 9.6 percent in 1993. • WFN contributing editor Jim Lucci continued with his series on monitoring safety in the workplace. • WFN contributing editor Herb Borner discussed special installations and laying out odd shaped plots. • Subcontractors were poised for action on payment entitlement issues. October 1999 Here are some articles and items that were being covered in the Octo- ber 1999 issue of World Fence News, 15 years ago this month. • The cover for October showed colorful fence and railing for the new Adelphia Coliseum, located on the east bank of the Cumberland River in Nashville, Tennessee. This was the new home for the Tennessee Titans. (The stadium also serves as home base for the Tennessee State University Tigers and the site of the Music City Bowl.) The extensive fence and rail- ing system was supplied by Metalco Products division of AMESCO, Inc. of Oak Brook, Illinois. Included were over 8,000 Metalco "Grigliato" style electro-forged weld- ed steel panels in both polyester pow- der coat and plain galvanized finish. The powder coat finish on Metal- co's Grigliato style panels comple- ments the bright red and blue color scheme of the seating areas of Adel- phia Coliseum. October 1989 cover October 1994 cover