New Product News

Triarco Arts & Crafts, Wheeling, Illinois, has introduced an exclusive new process for duplicating metal enameling and ceramic glaze effects WITHOUT A KILN. Known as Un-Namels®, the special ground plastic colors, which resemble traditional powder metal enamels or ceramic glazes, are non-toxic. Un-Namels® can be fired onto almost any clean, grease-free surface that can stand a temperature of 200° to 250° Farenheit—aluminum, glass, steel, thin wood, etc. Use a regular kitchen oven, electric frying pan, toaster oven, candle or even light bulb to fire Un-Namels®. After firing colors become permanent, bright and chip resistant. The ease of use and the fact that special equipment is not necessary enable small projects to be completed for just pennies by all age groups without training.

Triarco offers a complete Un-Namel® Starter Kit and Group Pack. Inquiries should be sent to Triarco Arts & Crafts, Inc., 110 W. Carpenter Ave., Wheeling, Ill.

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Operators and maintenance men will find several features of the 1975 Zamboni® Model HDB Ice Resurfacer which have been changed to provide for more functional use. Larger custom axles of higher capacities are being furnished to assure even more life-cycle durability for the dumper units. Another change is easy accessibility of the filters on the hydrostatic and hydraulic systems. Either filter can be serviced without removing the oil. Other improvements include an operator's seat that can be adjusted toward the front or rear, and the use of fiberglass construction in several items because of its resistance to rust and corrosion. For more information contact: Frank J. Zamboni & Co., 15714 Colorado Avenue, Paramount, California 90723. Telephone (213) 633-0751.

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A new pile lined Nylon Jacket was introduced at the grand opening of Austin Sportswear, Inc. new factory and showrooms at 617 West Fulton Street, Chicago. Available in ten colors, the jacket is designed for late fall, winter, and early spring wear. Featuring heavy pile lining of Acrylic, quilted inner sleeves, the jacket is available printed on the front or back. The jacket will be carried as a stock item along with standard flannel lines and unlined jackets according to Russ Turco, Vice President of the firm. Samples are available on request. For more information contact: Austin Sportswear, Inc., 617 West Fulton Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606. Telephone (312) 454-1118.

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The miracle Mark IV Ski Slide is a new, sturdy, safe, body-building addition to the Miracle Recreation Equipment Company line of playground equipment. The colorful tower can be reached by a 12-gauge safety tread stairway or by a chain ladder opposite. The 6' by 4' galvanized deck can accommodate a group of children and features paneled railing for safety.

Children can descend on 13', 18-gauge stainless steel slide bedway imbedded in a fiberglass frame or slide down a fireman's pole. Slide has safety start fiberglass canopy at top and 24" level-off scoop at bottom for safe landings. The tower is supported by 1 1/4" steel pipe corner posts joined by steel color panels welded into single, rigid structure.

Miracle Recreation Equipment Company, which manufactures 353 pieces of parks and playground equipment is represented in Illinois by Paul Buckley, Box 283, West Union, Iowa 52175.

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Frank B. Hall & Co. specializes in fulfilling the insurance needs for Park Districts in Illinois. This includes Public Liability, Automobile, Bus & Truck coverage, Workmen's Compensation, Umbrella Liability and Liquor Liability (for golf courses). New items serviced are building and contents fire and "All Risk" protection. Money theft, special equipment coverage including pool and rink machinery and all types of bonds for employees and treasurers. Loss of income insurance from revenue producing facilities is another new line.

New products include Recreational Medical insurance for program participants, team sports coverage and travel accident plans for teams and other groups. A brand new service to Frank B. Hall & Co. is the programming of employee benefit plans for employees of Park Districts. This includes life insurance, health coverage and long term disability income protection

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custom designed to the needs and budget of each district.

For information on any or all of these special insurance plans contact: Frank B. Hall & Co, 1111 Touhy Avenue, Des Plaines, Illinois 60018. Telephone (312) 299-1122.

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Complete design and specification data for the Frechek coin-operated locker system are given in a new four-page brochure available from Sentinel Locker Division of the Fixible Company.

The brochure describes the charge-free lockers in which the customers' 25-cent deposit is returned when the key is reinserted in the lock. The system described is designed for use by managers of department stores, hospitals, colleges and others wishing to provide security without the usual high overhead, and with cost to the user.

Included in the brochure are construction specifications, dimensions of the various configurations available, and a full-color chart of the twenty decorator color choices.

Copies of the new Frechek brochure are available without charge from Sentinel Locker Division, The Fixible Company, North Water Street, Loudonville, Ohio 44842.

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Flaghouse offers a complete selection of athletic equipment and recreational supplies for departments of recreation, schools, community centers, camps, hospitals and industry. All products are offered at wholesale institutional prices.

1975 catalogue has 96 pages listing over 1800 products, games and activity items especially selected and tested for group use. More than 300 new products added this year, with special emphasis on women's sports.

Catalogue is available free to all executives and administrators involved in group recreation. Send requests of "1975 Recreation Catalogue" to: Flaghouse, Inc., 18 West 18th Street, New York, N.Y. 10011. Telephone (212) 989-9700, Don Rosenfield.

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The Village of Lincolnwood, Illinois was named recipient of the Chicago Lighting Institute's 1974 Merit Award for an outstanding Lighting installation for Tennis Courts at Proesel Park.

The Lighting system designed by Wallace W. Weld, Outdoor Lighting Consultant of Northbrook, Ill. It is the result of an intensive study of many tennis courts. This system produces the best results for the players so that they can see the tennis ball as it approaches at speeds in excess of 100 miles per hour. The use of interior horizontal louvers along with a predetermined set of aiming angles and aiming points for the floodlights has developed a practically glare free installation. These louvers also cut off the stray light so that the homes in the area are not subject to direct glare. This is a distinct factor in preserving the homelike atmosphere in the residential areas.

The floodlights are circuited so that coin meters control the lighting of the individual courts. This conserves energy as the lights are only turned on when they are in use. The floodlights produce 30 footcandles maintained which is the requirement for tournament or professional play. The Chicago Lighting Institute called the installation outstanding in visual performance. This system will become a National Recommended Standard for the floodlighting of Outdoor Tennis Courts.

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SAFE, FUN and EXCITING . . . The new GAME-TIME tire swing has that natural outdoor look. A perfect blend of a swinging good time with a massive cedar and pine support structure. GAME-TIME'S unique swing coupler, engineered for durability, gives exciting swinging action.

This new tire swing is just one part of GAME-TIME'S new expanded wood product line. Round logs blended with metal and dimensional timbers are used to create great new structures complete with climbing poles, chain nets, ladders, slides, tire swings and balance beams. Contact: HOWARD L. WHITE & ASSO, 345 Walnut St., Northfield, Ill. 60093—phone 312-446-6620.

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