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Blog - FenceWeek Blog 02/05/08
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FenceTech 2008 - Las Vegas
We're blogging in Vegas. Got here today, we're going to post while were here. Come by and see us at booth #2180. Blog
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Industry News
New Product: TimberWolf composite fencing Los Angeles Times, CA - Jan 31, 2008 One of these is TimberWolf, a wood-composite fencing material made by FiberTech Polymers of Santa Ana. The fencing is manufactured, the company says, from 100% post-consumer recycled wood fiber and plastic. ...
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Decking Industry News
Electric Fencing
Electric Fencing Mother Earth News, KS - Feb 3, 2008 DURHAM - It is a counterintuitive enterprise, building a fence around something to set it free. But Amanda Arrington and a small band of volunteers have been at it for months. Their tally so far: seven fences, 17 free dogs. The fences allow the chains around the dogs' necks to come off...
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Houston City Council approves electric fences KHOU, TX - Feb 3, 2008 After a lengthy debate and a narrow vote, the Houston City Council has decided to reverse a long-standing policy that banned electric fences. Under the new rules, businesses will be allowed to protect their property with electrified fences...
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DIY - Consumers
Best Tools for Fencing Mother Earth News, KS - Feb 3, 2008 Many people with several acres eventually want to raise livestock. To contain animals on a pasture, you will need a good fence. The following tools will help you build a good fence and maintain it over time...
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The Bamboo Fence: Beauty Meets Strength Mother Earth News, KS - Feb 3, 2008 Nothing embodies beauty, simplicity and strength like a bamboo fence. In Japan bamboo fencebuilding is an art form. Yet you don't have to be an artist, or even particularly handy, to construct this basic picket design derived from Japanese tea garden fences. It is a pleasure both to build and to behold...
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Fence Contractors in the News
New location, spot on TV show has Husker Vinyl on fast track Columbus Telegram, NE - Jan 31, 2008 HUMPHREY -- Don'™t get fenced in -- unless it is a fence from Husker Vinyl Inc. of Humphrey. In less than four years in business, the company has grown from building and installing vinyl fencing in the area, to the top manufacturer and dealer in the Midwest for Westech Vinyl Fence Products, Mt. Vernon, Ind. ...
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Winds blow business to fence repair companies WFAA, TX - Jan 30, 2008 After Tuesday's gusty winds blew through North Texas, the fence business has experienced a surge. Many North Texas fence companies spent Wednesday running multiple, one-man crews to keep up with the demand for wooden fence repairs...
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Fence Company Named Angie's List Super Service Award Recipient PR Web (press release), WA - Feb 3, 2008 Kennesaw, GA (PRWEB) February 3, 2008 -- For the second year in a row, a metro Atlanta fence company, First Fence of Georgia (1stfence.com) has been selected as an Angie's List Super Service Awards recipient. This exclusive recognition is awarded at the beginning of each year to companies who have achieved and maintained a superior service rating on Angie's List throughout the past year...
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Security Contractor Services, Inc. A Leading Fence Manufacturer ... Newswire Today (press release), UK - Feb 3, 2008 Security Contractor Services, Inc., has announced that it has chosen Series4000, an advanced asset management and depreciation system from Real Asset Management International. The automated system helps eliminate spreadsheets, while also helping to ensure accurate ...
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USA Mexico Border Fence
Hearing on border fence lawsuits set for Thursday Brownsville Herald, TX - Feb 3, 2008 U.S. Attorneys and Cameron County property owners will appear before a federal judge on Thursday to voice their concerns on land-condemnation lawsuits filed within the last two weeks...
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Fences, Sensors and Money Washington Post, DC - Feb 3, 2008 The Department of Homeland Security said it has plans to spend $12 billion next year on border and immigration programs. About $2 billion is targeted toward the Secure Border Initiative, which has been criticized by auditors as a risky, poorly planned venture that could cost taxpayers billions more than estimated in the coming years...
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Divided views as US fence goes up BBC News, UK - Jan 31, 2008 Of all the issues in this year's US presidential election, immigration is the one that touches the rawest of Democratic and Republican nerves. After last year's failure by President George W Bush to get his comprehensive immigration plan past Congress, it has become fertile and divisive ground for candidates in the race...
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Community Issues
Antique Chinese gate finds a home in Eastport Annapolis Capital, MD - Feb 3, 2008 Even for the sometimes peculiar Maritime Republic of Eastport, the gate at Stella's Stern and Keel Marina on Back Creek is a head-scratcher. Positioned at the edge of the private marina's grassy slope is an enormous, ornate, antique gate standing alone without any ...
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Venice Wants Higher Fences, Less Monkey-Spanking Curbed, NY - Jan 30, 2008 Last night locals in Venice gathered to discuss fence and hedge heights, a controversial issue since some folks believe taller fences provide much-needed privacy, while others fear high fences breed exclusivity ...
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Fence for Burnt River Off-Road Facility Kawartha Media Group, Canada - Feb 1, 2008 Residents hoping to see the full perimeter of Burnt River Off-Road Facility fenced failed to get their wish when council opted to accept existing fencing efforts. The decision came after close to 90 minutes of debate by both councillors and deputants at Tuesday's council meeting ...
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Fences in the Courts
Local Government Issues
A Cocaine 'King' Who Wanted a Fence Mother Earth News, KS - Feb 3, 2008 Four years after leaving, the family is remembered in the Ranch for one thing: The bitter and absurdly costly saga that began with the homeowner’s association’s denial of the Dolan-King’s application to build a fence around their property...
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City gets off fence Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, PA - Feb 1, 2008 It took almost two hours Tuesday afternoon before a packed house for city council to accept a report from the city's director of public works on an off-road facility in Burnt River. The facility has been the subject of numerous delegations before the development and public works services committee who say the facility is in violation of site plans because of a lack of fencing ...
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Rec Commission Approves Estate-Style Fence at St. Paul's Garden City Life, NY - Jan 31, 2008 Reconfirmed for the second, third or even fourth time, Garden City's Recreation Commission has approved the installation of a fence at St. Paul's. The 4-foot, black, estate-style fencing, similar to what was installed across the street along the Garden City Middle School fields, would run 1,000 feet from the St. Paul's entrance west along Stewart Avenue...
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Schools and Fences
Fence going around former Galion schools Kawartha Media Group, Canada - Feb 1, 2008 GALION -- Galion City School District will install fence around the perimeter of the former Galion High School and Middle School. Installation should begin Wednesday. As the district vacates each former school building, we feel it is important to protect the property from vandalism and prevent the risk of accidents on school grounds," Superintendent Kathy Jenney said.
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Fence Exhibit
'Fences' exhibit worth visit...Zache Talk WFAA, TX - Jan 30, 2008 Oh give me land lots of land under starry stars above, don't fence me in."
Remember that old song? It was recalled recently during a visit to the museum. You may not have "land lots of land," but do you have a fence around your home? Most of us do, though where I live didn't used to. Instead, the whole one-street neighborhood was fenced, with one cattle guard on the road in and out...
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Weird News
Miss. may ban restaurants from serving the obese Canoe, Canada - Feb 4, 2008 JACKSON, Miss. - A Mississippi legislator wants to ban restaurants from serving food to obese customers - but please, don't be offended. He says he never even expected his plan
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Classified Ads
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Premier Fence - St. Paul, Minnesota
FULL CHARGE BOOKKEEPER Opening
Premier Fence, located in St. Paul is a small fence construction company specializing in custom wood, vinyl, aluminum, and iron products. Full-Charge Bookkeeper to be directly responsible for daily bookkeeping operations and generating financial reports. Individual will report to General Manager and CPA, supervises office staff, and works directly with sales staff, production staff, customers and vendors on a daily basis. Candidate must have complete working knowledge of Peachtree Complete. This position requires a leadership individual willing and capable of supervisory skills and decision making and the ability to multi-task and deal with construction issues. Excellent organizational skills and reliability is a must. Knowledge of Microsoft Access is helpful. Candidate should reside in the immediate metro area. Previous experience in a construction or manufacturing company with sales of $3 - $10 M is a plus.
Excellent long-term position with opportunity for individual growth and advancement. Full job description available at www.premierfence.com Submit resumes to hr@premierfence.com or fax 651-698-1535
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CMM VINYL ROUTER AND NOTCHER
for sale. Fabricate your own vinyl fence and save BIG money. Router is a CMM 235 single bay router system. Laptop computer with Motion CAD Mustang is included. This unit is a little over one year old and has not been used much. We have only been thru three bits since we bought the system. Notcher is a CMM ANT 22 Dual Sided Notcher. This notcher can notch both sides of rail in one cycle. Buy both units all for $15,000.00.
Call 785-836-3180.
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Construction Project Manager
Newly created position to allow current management to expand operations and business development in other areas. This position will coordinate and supervise all phases of sales and production while managing multiple projects simultaneously. Current sales volume and existing sales and installation teams are designed to provide a smooth transition. Premier wants this to be a significant long term role within the company where an A player can make a difference and contribute to development and growth.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
° Manage Premier sales staff and activities
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°Reporting compliance for sales and production departments
Excellent long-term position with opportunity for individual growth and advancement. Full job description available at www.premierfence.com Submit resumes to hr@premierfence.com or fax 651-698-1535
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