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54 • NOVEMBER 2011 • WORLD FENCE NEWS November 1986 Here are some articles and items that were being covered in the Novem- ber 1986 edition of World Fence News, 25 years ago this month. • The cover story and pictures for November showed a fence job at the Daytona International Speedway. AAA Fence Co. of Daytona Beach, Through the Years with World Fence News Florida installed over 7,600 lineal feet of concrete reinforcing mesh around the retaining wall of the super speed- way. • WFN contributing editor Herb Borner discussed building a "better" fence, but noted that better materials Veterans make great employees! Fence professionals, before you make your next hiring move, please consider our nation's military veterans first! Members of the fence community are proud patriots. We must do what we can to help our dedicated military men and women re-enter the workforce after their tours of duty. And please give special attention to disabled veterans, as they have sacrificed so much in the name of this great country! But where do you begin? By visiting the web site www.hirevetsfirst.gov you can locate information that will put you in contact with your Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER), as well as the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) manager. They can provide information on how to proceed. And please join with the Chain Link Fence Manufacturers Institute (CLFMI) as its members try to raise awareness through the Hire a Hero Program. Be recognized by the fence community for your participation! Applications are available at www.chainlinkinfo.org This message is brought to you by Dynamic Tube and Pipe Co., a proud supporter of all U.S. military veterans. Pre-Formed Faux Rock Pillars "If you can'tt tell the difference, what difference does it make!"™ Pre-Formed Faux Rock Pillars "If you can' tell the dif erence, what dif erence does it make!" Stackable Ledgestone Pillar River Rock Pillar do not necessarily make for a better fence. Just as important is having the right tools, with experienced and car- ing hands "attached to their handles." He looked at the important and some- times overlooked details that make the difference between a good fence job and a truly professional fence job. • With the economy soft and news of banks going under heard almost weekly, WFN contributing editor Jim Lucci ex- plored some alternatives to traditional fi- nancing methods as more institutions tighten up on their lending policies. • Access control specialist Pete Martin looked at controlling pedes- trian access to a facility through use of pedestrian turnstiles. Not only can they give a customer a more secure facility than a simple walk gate, Martin said they can mean bigger profit margins for the companies who install them. • The idea of a wheelbarrow pow- ered by a gas digger motor sounded good on paper until the throttle stuck and it ended up as a hood ornament on a semi tractor. A Jim Hart adventure. November 1991 Here are some articles and items that were being covered in the Novem- ber 1991 issue of World Fence News, 20 years ago this month. • The cover photo for November showed an ornate Civil War era wrought iron fence surrounding a church in Port Gibson, Mississippi. Photo courtesy of Charles Roberts. • WFN contributing editor Herb Borner told how to develop a basic fence specification for use with poten- tial customers who lack a lot of de- tailed knowledge as to fence terminology, design and material re- quirements. It can be a valuable sales tool, and also can help narrow down the competition. • The planning guide for FENCETECH'92, the 30th annual trade show and convention, was fea- tured, including a rundown of what to expect. • A lot can be done to mesh the ef- forts of employees with those of man- agement to create a business "team" that works together and gets things done efficiently. WFN contributing ed- itor Jim Lucci told how to create such teamwork. • A group of top-notch entries closed out the 1991 World Fence News Truck of the Year Contest. Re- sults were presented in the December issue. • The rate of new construction in the U.S. in August 1991 showed an in- crease. According to the Dodge Re- port, this could signal a recovery, but loosening of construction credit is also needed. • Days and days of rain in south- ern Florida put Jim Hart in a soggy mood. The trucks were up to their axles in mud, and so were the two tow trucks that Jim hired to get them continued on page 64 Starting at $94.50 call for details New Flat Cap Tri Custom Manufacturing www.tricm.com with Chiseled Edges Phone 435-563-0261 Toll Free 1-866-833-9589 No mason required Same day installation Impact resistant / durable No sub-contractors UV fade resistant One person installation Can be shipped by UPS! Increase Pro ts! Fraction of the Cost of Stone! No vember 1986 co ver No vember 1991 co ver