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BIOGRAPHIES

NORMAN WILLlAM MITCHELL RAYMOND HOWELLS

..••••••.........Born at Newcastle in 1936 Norm at-

tended Boolaroo Primary and NewcastleTech. High Schools leaving the latter in1951 to start at Sulphide in August ofthat year.

Norm was a real Fertilizer Depart-ment stalwart who. until joiningWORCRA New Process Developmentlast year, had spent all his time herein that area. He first started in the oldbag storage and printing shed later trans-ferring to driving mobile machinery atthe plant. Norm was a driver of frontend loaders in the Fertilizer sheds formany years. He was a chargehand atthe time of his transfer to WORCRAwhere he IS now handling mobilemachinery.

Norm is married to the former Glorialennison, of Tamworth and lives atWarner's Bay. They have three daugh-ters, leana (10), Tracy (7) and Joanne(2).

Canoeing is Norm's favourite sport.Currently he is secretary of the HunterValley Canoe Club and doing his ut-mostto promote and popularise the sport(Ed. note: Norm is responsible for thestory entitled "Canoeing the Barrington"on Page Four) . .. Music is anotherinterest. He plays the guitar, mainlypop and prefers the ballad type music.In this regard he is an enthusiast of thefinger style method of playing.

Ray was born at Charlestown in Aug-ust 1942 and after schooling at BoolarooPrimary and Newcastle Tech. High join-ed the Commonwealth Bank, spendingterms of one year with them at Boolarooand two years in Sydngy.

In May 1961 Ray joined us here atSulphide Corporauon in the AccountsSection. Later he transferred to theCashier's Department, from whence(after two years), he Joined an enlargedDespatch Department under Brian Wil-liams. Currently they handle day today functions of Metal Sales underjurisdiction of the Sales Manager -Metals, Jack Kavanagh.

In October 1964 Ray married BarbaraCraig, of Speers Point and they have afamily of two-a boy and a girl. Grant,the eldest is five and Kerrie is two. Theylive at Jonathon Street, Warner's Bay.

Ray is a very keen and successfulsportsman. A noted First Division Soc-cer player he was with Adamstown foreight years before transferring, mid-waythrough the 1970 season, to Cessnock- with whom he will again be playingthis year. He is also a very fine cricketer,both with the bat and the ball, and is thecaptain of Adamstown Rosebuds "A"Grade team in the City and SuburbanCompetition .... The possessor of a half-cabin launch, Ray also likes to do somefishing when he gets the chance. (STOPPRESS: As we go to press we learnedof Adamstown Rosebuds' success in de-feating West Leagues Club in the Finalon Saturday, 13th March.

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NATIONAL SUGGESTIONIn our September-October edition of

the News (page 14) we mentioned aNational Suggestion Award Schemewhich is to be promoted b)' the Pro-ductivity Promotion Council of Australia.

Plans have now been completed forthe "Outstanding Suggestion of the Year"award which will operate on a State-widebasis. This means that six employees -one from each state - will be nation-ally recognised for their contributiontowards productivity improvement.

Award winners will receive \ a twoweek study-tour, for the employee, inthe State of his choice, and will includeattendance at various functions, andvisits to industrial and commercial cen-tres. First class accommodation, traveland spending money will be provided.

Candidates will be nominated by theiremployers.

Suggestions will be judged by. an in-dependent panel in each state.

The choice of the outstanding sug-gestion will have regard to its valuerelative to the size of the organisationand other criteria.

onSulphide Corporation Pty. Ltd.,Dear Sir,I am writing this letter to thank you

for sending me the latest copy (1an 1971- No. 6) of ZINC TODAY and Ihope you send me more as they comeout, because through the year at school,I might choose "Zinc" as my "FREECHOICE PROJECT OF THE YEAR",so I would appreciate it if you keepsending them throughout this year.

Yours faithfully,JULIAN DI QUINZIO,

1 Rainsford Street,WERRIBEE, VIe. 3030.

AWARD SCHEMEEntries close in September and win-

ners will be announced at separate statefunctions in December. \Vinners musttake up their awards within six monthsof the announcement.

GOOD YEAR FOI~ SlIU'HIDESUGGESTIONSLast year the response to our Sug-

gestions Scheme was excellent and with91 suggestions gave us our second bestyear since the scheme's inception in 1958(102 suggestions in 1964).

It is worthwhile noting that 28.6 per-cent of the suggestions put in during1970 were adopted and 37.4 percentwon awards. As a matter of interestthese statistics are close to those relatingto the last thirteen years in which 28.6percent were adopted and 40.4 percentwon awards. Of course, past statisticsdo not concern our Committee whenconsidering suggestions; each one standson its own merits. Nevertheless, for thestatistically rrinded, these figures indicatethat, even if you don't make the "bigtime" as the Suggestion of the Yearyour chances of an award at CockleCreek are fairly high. Let's hear aboutyour suggestion - it may be a winner.

ZINC TODAY, our marketing

continues to attract interestAustralia. Readers of national news-papers learn about it in ou r press ad-vertisements which are couponed.Readers clipping and forwarding thecoupon have a copy of ZINC TODAYimmediately mailed to them.

ZINC TODAY was first publishedSeptember, 1969 and No. 7 is nowbeing compiled.

Canoei"g the 8sJ1'tingio"By NORM MlTCHELL.

Upan reaching Bindera (which, inci-dentally, turned out to be just one lonelyfarm and not the small hamlet as firstthought), we off-loaded the canoes andmade preparations to battle the turbu-lent Barrington.

Jolted from the heavenly bliss of sleep by what sounds like the usual ding-a-Img-a-Iing of my alarm clock, my mind rebels against the intrusion which pres-ages recurring thoughts of • • • "another working day _ _ • another working day"- and, in my hazy grasp of realities, I wish the darned clock had fallen apartduring the night _ _ • But, inevitably, as we must, I force my eyes open to find,instead of the familiar objects of my room, sunlight streaming through the backwindow of the panel van where I'd slept the night. Then, in my half-awakenedstate, CANOEING emerged as the dominant theme on my mind and everythingclicked into place • . _

Instead of an alarm clock, the awak-ening process was caused by someonein the party of which I was a memberbeating a tambourine tune out of afrying pan, or some such utensil, toherald a call to breakfast.

Now, having dispelled all thoughts ofwork, I jumped from the van eager tosurvey my surroundings on this crisp butglorious October morning and preparefor the day ahead. .

Probably, by this, you're wonderingwhat this is all about so I'll explain ...

The place - A camp site on the Bar-rington River about twelve miles westof Gloucester.

The party - Fourteen members of theHunter Valley Canoe Club.

The object - To canoe the most thril-ling parts of the Barrington River.

So with breakfast resting comfortablyin the area near our belt buckles andthe sun already high, canoes and equip-ment loaded onto cars and trailer, weset off, our destination being Bindera,on the Barrington River. The road,rather on the narrow side, passes throughtypical Hunter Valley scenery, windingup and along a ridge line reaching aheight of 1000 feet where one looksdown into a valley of green fields brokenonly by fence lines and the ribbon ofriver which disappears and reappearsbeneath the green foliage of the willowtrees growing along its banks.

Farewelling the chaps taking the carsand trailer back to camp, the re-mainder of the party consisting of ten"bads" in three Canadian and fivekayak canoes pushed-off from the riverbank and almost immediately were con-fronted with the first rapid. Carefullyfeeling the way each canoe negotiatedthe section without mishap and, feelingelated at overcoming our first obstacle,we paddled on riding many more rapidsbefore our stomachs warned us it wastime to stop for lunch.

After eating, resting and "jawing" foran hour we set off again downstreamknowing that the most exciting anddangerous section of the river layahead. Confident now of our abilityto handle our craft we pressed on un-scathed through several easy rapids untilthe sound of the water warned us amore difficult section would soon haveto be negotiated. This indeed provedto be so and upon reaching it our groupleader slowly edged towards the fast-moving water looking for the best waydown. Suddenly, spotting a way throughthe tangle of rocks he was off. Paddlesflashing in the sunlight he dipped outof sight reappearing twenty yards down-stream, dodging rocks and ducking hishead as 'the water swept the canoe undera tree limb in its progress through the

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rapid. Then, with deft manoeuvring, heflicked the canoe on to its side andturned into an eddy behind a rockyoutcrop and, facing upstream, beckonedthe rest of us to follow. This we do, allbut one canoe making it O.K. The ex-ception (a two-man Canadian) capsized,lodging firmly against a rock in centrestream. With a tremendous effort thetwo paddlers freed their canoe from thisprecarious position, resulting in one outof shape but still float able fibreglasscanoe.

But more was to come and the next :rapid provided the most thrilling partof our journey.

Known as The Falls, the river at thisspot is about thirty feet wide and hasthree drops ranging from two to four anda half feel. Before attempting to ne-gotiate it all of us sought the firmnessof mother earth to inspect the area andwork out a plan of attack.

It was decided that the biggest Can-adian canoe would proceed first and,if successful, would stand by to go tothe rescue of any paddler who capsized.Setting off, accompanied by a loud cheerfrom the onlooking crowd, the two padd-lers slipped over the first fall, chargedover the second and raced helter skelterfor the last and biggest. Then misfor-tune struck. The surging torrent ofwater pushed them off-course and thecanoe missed the gap in the rocks withthe result that seven feet of canoe, withits bow paddler sitting dumb-founded inhis cockpit, were left hanging in mid-airover a rocky ledge. Mishaps such asthese however, are all part of the canoe-ist's lot and cautiously retrieving theircanoe from this heart thumping situa-tion the two paddlers then made a moresuccessful approach to clear the last fallwith a breath-taking, splashing leap.

While three paddlers portaged theircraft, the other canoes shot the fallswithout a hitch and we again set· offdownstream at a more leisurely pace. Bynow the sun's arc had well passed thenoon point and with not much distanceto paddle the party, now relaxed afterthe tensions of shooting the rapids, layback in their canoes allowing the currentof water to move them slowly down-stream.

"This is the life", I mused, driftingwith the river, the stillness broken onlyby an occasional paddle splash, the plopof a lizard as it dives into the water,the "onk-onk" of wild ducks as ourcanoes frighten them into flight and therustle of willow trees as they movegently with the breeze " . Oneappreciates the beauty of nature's won-derland at these times.

So with sun sinking lower and ourcamp site looming in the distance, smokefrom the cooking fire curling slow-ly skywards, we are reminded that ourjourney on this delightful and excitingriver is nearly at an end. We are a littlewet and rather hungry, but wouldn'thave missed the experience for worlds.

We play on the river where water isclear,

We play on water that sometimes wefear,

But river, don't ever endFor you are man's best friend.

ABOVE LEFT: Eddie Rottinger about toshoot a lalL

ABOVE: Norm Mitchell, the author 01 ourstory, "on his way down."

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Condenser Floorbig improvementremoval at I.S.F.

doors makeaccretion.

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Cockle Creek News dated September 1969 printed an accounton I.S.F. furnace blasting, which stated rather prophetically "as each stepis made it leads to a better system". Indeed, the development made inthis short period of time has seen enormous advances in blasting tech-nology and accretion removal from the I.S.F. furnace shaft.

That account described how campaignlife had been extended from a minimumof 10 days (Campaign 3) to 106 weeksin Campaign 11. Subsequently Campaign12 was terminated after 1i7 weeks, andin no case since Campaign 9 has shaftaccretion brought about the end of acampaign. The last paragraph re-ferred to the then new condenser floordoors. It is the development of theuse of these doors which has led to theoutstanding improvements in our accre-tion blasting method.

It is interesting to consider some ofthe methods tried earlier. In 1963, theconcept of "side hole" blasting (a fore-runner of the present condenser floordoors) was initiated with small flangedholes at the west end through whichblasting pipes were inserted into holesdrilled into the accretion. Limitedaccess, uncertainty of the accretion pat-tern and other problems led to poorresults and the trial was abandoned.A further trial was made during 1968but this again proved unsuccessful. Dur-ing 1969 a decision was made to installone door on the north-west side. Thisproved so successful in practice that in ashort time, our present total of six doorswere installed.

During the initial use of these doors,a wagon drill was useful in drilling holesfor blasting in the then massive accretion.Subsequently with regular scheduled blast-ing shutdowns, the quantity to be remov-ed each time was reduced and a moreflexible system was needed. The designof the blasting tubes was studied andeventually a head with better penetrat-ing properties was developed. To copewith very hard accretion, our previouslyused system of oxygen lancing was re-introduced . . . this time however the

closer access andtion through the sidetask of the operatorvery much easier and

natural ventila-doors made theusing the lancemore efficient.

To keep the record straight it shouldbe noted that some blasting is still donefrom the top of the furnace; howeverwe are now able to defer this until latein the day when the heat and fume hasdissipated. The earlier necessity of work-ing on the furnace top during the earlypart of "blasting day" under very hot,fumey, arduous and exhausting condi-tions has been overcome.

To those of you who worked underthese earlier conditions, and whoseefforts were necessary to the develop-ment of our present I.S.F. technologywe say a genuine "thanks a million".

[For the story and advice on pictures for thisfeature we are indebted to Works Supt. RonBath, I.S.F. Sup!. Bob Still and Smelter Fore-men Nev. Lowe and Wizz Wilson.)

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ABOVE: I.S.F. Day Foreman, Neville Lowe(left) directs the placement of a blasting tubeinto accretion through one of the doors onthe western side of the furnace. Operators inthe picture are, Peter Keating, Geol! Garlandand ShorUand Rivers (on jackhammer).

RIGHT: This picture, taken through one of theeastern doors before blasting, shows a quitelarge lump of accretion protruding from thesouth wall of the furnace into the furnaceshaft.

BELOW RIGHT: Taken from the same positionafter blasting tubes had been driven into theaccretion and the charge detonated, this photo-graph shows that the large lump has beenremoved, leaving only dressing-down of thewall to be completed.

OPPOSITE PAGE: This flashback to September1969 shows the method then employed of driv-ing blasting tubes into the accretion fromthe top of the furnace. During the early partof "blasting-day" conditions under which thishad to be done made the going extremelytough. Operators in this instance are, "Jock"Gibb (on Jackhammer), Garry Horton and BillBainbridge. Watching operations are PeterMcCabe and Alex Arthur.

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ALLANROBINSON

GREGEVERINGHAM

Second ForemanTraining Course Held

Following the successful introduction of aforeman training scheme last year, a furtherfour trainees (three Production and one Engin-eering Maintenance), have just concluded thesecond series of courses.They are Noel Cop pins, Frank Goodwin,

Allan Robinson and Greg Everingham. NoelCoppins and Frank Goodwin's faces may beunfamiliar, to a lot of people here. Both areformer Sulphiders who have recently returnedto Cockle Creek from Port Kembla, where theywere foreman and senior foreman on theWORCRA 'Process plant at E.R. & S. WithGreg Everingham (asst. foreman I.S.F.) theycomprised the Production trainees. Allan Rob-inson (foreman-mechanical) was the Engineer-ing Maintenance member.

Besides training in aspects of supervision(by studying supervision courses at TechnicalCollege), '1he full-time course schedule at CockleCreek is 'l!esigned to give the participants train-ing which would equip foremen with a solidbackground knowledge of Company policies,procedures and activities. This is gained byspending some time in every section of theWorks.In the light of experience gained from the

1970 programme this Iatest.icourse was shorten-ed from eight weeks to si,.. weeks duration.Like the predecessors, the four members of

this latest course all commented on the increas-ed awareness the tl'll.inin~ ~ave them of thepart played by each department in the over-all spectrum of the functionings of SulphideCorporation.

Pre- Wedding Presentations

Two Sulphiders received wedding gifts from their workmates to mark theirforthcoming marriages recently.ABOVE LEFT: Barry Lockett (Boilermakers), was the first to be so honoured OD-Friday, 26th February, and is shown here (holding parcels), with apprentice LarryWiltshire (centre), who made the presentation and foreman Gus De Wright.ABOVE RIGHT: On Friday, 5th March, it was Transport Department's turn andhere Terry Armour received a presentation on the eve of his marriage. The pictureshows superintendent George Waters (left) expressing best wishes to Terry.

JIM GIGGINS RETIRES

Durham ChemicalsVisitor

A welcome visitor to Cockle Creekrecently was Mr. T. Chad, who is theGeneral Manager of Durham ChemicalsAustralia Pty, Limited, one of our Syd-ney customers.

Mr. Chad (right) is pictured here withMr. P. R. Mead (Technical Manager).

This month we record the retirementon Tuesday, 2nd March, of Jim Gigginswho, since the temporary halt to superproduction by Greenleaf Fertilizers atCockle Creek, has been looking afterthe G and A Plant.

Jirn was born at Charlestown in 1906and started work at Sulphide in October,1945. His first nine years here werespent on the Barrier Roasters. Whenthese were closed down he transferredto the production of superphosphate andwas there until he reached retiring age.

Although only small in stature Jimwas not afraid of hard work and duringhis time here served on two productionphases of operations at Cockle Creekwhich required this capacity at times.We refer to the B.R.'s and the "OldMixer" . . . memories of which areperhaps better left dimmed in the mistsof the past!

At No. 1 Mill on the day of his re-tirement the "super boys" gave Jim apresentation send-off at which BarryScott fittingly summed up Jim's careerand made the presentation to him. Thesewere a set of binoculars and case, anda travelling clock. Pictures of the occas-ion are at left. TOP. Barry Seott isshown making the presentation to Jim.And, in the other (Jim holding thebinoculars) is surrounded by formerworkmates crowding in for a look also.

We understand Jim is to accompanya friend and his son on a round-Austra-lia caravan trip. We sincerely trust thathe enjoys himself and has a long andhappy retirement.

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J IABOVE:

Boilermakers SocialBit late to be writing of end-of-year

"doings" but we have only recentlylearned of a thoughtful gesture by ourboilermakers which is worthy of men-tion even now when the period is welland truly past tense . . . We refer tothe practice of sending Christmas cardsto retired workmates.

In December each year the Boiler-making Section organises a Social even-ing at an appropriate venue where theycan down a few jugs of amber liquid,enjoy themselves in friendly comrade-ship and all-in-all have a night out theycan look back on with pleasure and,forward with anticipation to the next.

Arising from this gathering the customhas developed of purchasing and havingall present sign Christmas cards whichare then mailed to "old-timers" who haveretired from the Boiler Shop. This actof remembrance we have no doubt ismuch appreciated by the "oldies"

Last year the social was held at Walls-end R.S.L. Club where the party enjoyedthe singing of "Sound of Music" starBill Newman, who was appearing onstage there.

The picture was taken at the Club andshows, from left:-Barry Lockett, GusDe Wright, Trevor White, Arthur Wor-rad, Kevin Elliot, Ken Rowse, Jeff Leg-gett, David Dick, Jim Laughlin, JimPoznack, George Spencer, Norm Hicks.Missing from the group is Les Horn(inset). Les was the photographer re-sponsible for bringing us the picture.

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Machine Shop ...Talking A ward 1970By FRED FEAR (Mach. Shop)

I was asked to write this poemas a Specialty Award -For presenting here at Christmas time,to one gifted by the Lord.

To make this presentation.we seem to take a lendof this fellow's greatest assetNot wishing to offend.

Now talking is the subjectwhich "Black ie" does the most -and to say, "someone could beat him"would be more than a boast.

To hold a doubles talking comp.to some, might seem absurd -But Fred and I could beat the lot,and I'd not say a word!

So Congratulations, Blackie -On your win again this year.And, we must admit, it's awful quietwhen you're not - here!Dunno . . . but these Workshop

fellers must "have a ball" with year'send "happenings"!'! First, theboilermakers with their "db". And now,the Machine Shop ... (Why can't weget to know about 'em sooner?) . . .Just heard about the Machine Shop boyshanding down all manner of awards andpresentations for all manner of deedsperformed before the holiday break! ...One of these is the theme of the poemabove, by Fred Fear, which as the titlesuggests, refers to a Talking Award, wonhands down it would seem by FredBlack.

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THE KING IS DEAD - LONGLIVE THE KING! ... For many moonspast BERN lE LEWIS, of our formerFertilizer Section (now G reenleaf), hasbeen acknowledged as the Poet Laureateof the site at Cockle Creek. But now itwould appear that a serious rival forthe title has been uncovered in the per-son of FRED FEAR, of the MachineShop. Fred, it seems is a prolific writerof poems on all manner of subjects.(Ed. note:-Indeed, in this "News" twoof Fred's creations appear in print . . .The one on Road Safety is certainlythought-provoking).

Thoroughly enjoyed IAN RaBBlE'Sstory of his sojourn on those PacificIsles last month . . . But what bugsme is, "How does he manage to getthere and back from these out-of-the-wayspecks in the Pacific in the three weeksduration of his holidays?" . . . Travelagencies pride themselves on their abilityin arranging and organising overseasjaunts, but for our money, Ian's accom-plishments in this direction leave 'emfor dead'! Come on, Ian - How abouta follow-up on what it takes to reachthese spots!!

"Lost another of our "oldies" thismonth with the retirement of lIM GlG-GINS, who, of late, has been assistingto keep the G & A on a care and main-tenance basis for Greenleaf. Only pint-size, but all heart, Jim was here formore than 25 years, mostly in the supermixer. Understand the Fertilizer boysgave Jim a presentation "do" before heleft. (Elsewhere this issue. Ed.).

Just like to mention, "HOWIE" PARKis coming along nicely under genial yardforeman R.H.'s direction. With the re-moval of the old residences at the Worksentrance you'll soon have another bigarea to work on, mate! . . . Can't helpbut comment here also on the splendidappearance of the Works lawns andsurrounds They're a credit to thegardening crew . . . Good work.

While still on "HOWIE" PARKground. Did you know that inone of the dams in the region we havea large golden carp swimming aroundand apparently thriving in the environ-ment? Possible explanation is that thepiscatorial specie was washed downthrough the drainage system from therain-water dams at the rear of Green-leaf Fertilizers' plant during heavy rainsa short time back.

SPORT SHORTCongratulations to captain RA Y

HOWELLS (Metal Sales) and his team(Adamstown Rosebuds) on their successin downing West Leagues in the C & S"A" Grade Final on Saturday, 13thMarch. In a heart-stopper of a finishRosebuds, 9 for 110 were level withWest until the second-last ball of the daywhen they clinched victory with a four!

Phew!! These are the type ofmatches which could bring cricket backfrom the doldrums . . . Incidentally,Ray with two wickets and 26 runs withthe bat, figured prominently in the win.

Obituary ...

WILLIAMKEITHASTILL

The sudden deathof apprentice boil-ermaker, Bill As-till, on Tuesday,16th March, wasfelt as a deep shock throughout theWorks and by his apprentice col-leagues in particular.

Bill, who was in the third year ofhis apprenticeship, became ill at workand reported to the Medical Centre.An ambulance was called, but on theway to hospital his condition deterior-ated and he passed away shortlyafterwards.

To lose a loved one like this, juston the threshold of life, must havebeen an awful blow to Bill's familyand we deeply sympathise with themin their sad loss.

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11 ROAD SAFETY 11

The 1970 road tollWas shocking, that's for sure;With more Aussies killed upon our

roadsThan in Vietnam's war.We winge about conscriptionAnd say that it's not fair,'But our boys are in more dangerOn our roads, than over there.It's time we took a tumbleAnd try to mend our ways-Not drive along like madmenUntil we end our days.

Speed really is a demonThat offers many a thrill;But use it in the wrong wayAnd it will surely kill.The sign upon the roadsideTells the speed that is allowed,But used in rain or trafficYou'll end up on a cloud.

Always give way to the rightThe law it does demand;But to enforce this rule relentlesslyIs giving death a hand.At times an unseen cornerComes upon us by surpriseAnd if you enforce your right of waySome one innocent, surely dies.

We see the "Devil's Henchman",Who does a shocking deedWhen someone tries to pass himHe just increases speed -Many murderers have been chargedAnd rightly locked away,But this killer with a motor carWe see most every day.

At night we see the fellowWho must drive in a dream'Cos never does he give a thoughtTo use his lights low beam.Many a fatal road smashThat happens through the night.Is caused by some thoughtless driverWho didn't dip his light.

There's the double yellow hopperwhose actions are to blameFor many, many road deathsOr accidents that maim -I don't know why these killersIgnore this safety signAs there's none that's more im-

portantThan the double yellow line.

We have the "Sunday" driverWho drives along too slow;With inattentive sight and mindThat wanders to and fro.This type of dangerous drivingIs frustrating, yes indeed,And can cause as many accidentsAs does excessive speed.

For drink to cost the price of lifeMakes most expensive pleasure -So all you drivers stop and thinkAnd try, your life, to treasure.More than half the deaths, upon

our roadsStatistics prove each yearAre caused by drivers on the roadWho could not resist their beer.

Now let's all heed the warningThat's sounded in this rhymeAnd stop this dreadful slaughterWhile we still have the time.A New Year's ResolutionThat all drivers well could shareIs give an honest effortTo drive all year with care.

F. FEAR (Machine Shop)