February 2006 - Base Line Data, Inc.

THE BASELINER
February 2006
Men of Honor
“Rather fail with honor than succeed by fraud”-Sophocles
Several years ago, I was in the process of teaching an AWS CWI Preparatory class when I received a call. I answered the phone and a gentlemen on the other end asked me how he could acquire an API-1104 code book for an AWS self-study course that he and his brother were taking. I
explained to him that he could buy the book from Brown Book Store in Houston, TX, but if he
would come over, I would give him one. After a few more minutes of conversation, I realized
that this person probably needed a little direction to be able to pass the exam. I invited him in to
sit through a few classes at no cost. He was elated that a total stranger would extend this Texas
hospitality. He sat through the first class and afterwards came up to me. He told me that he
didn’t know there was so much to this exam and he would be back for the next class with his
brother. Both brothers completed the class and passed the exam. This started an honorable and
warm relationship.
The person I am writing about is Jim Bill Power. Herbert was the brother who made the class
with him. Both have proven to be some of the finest people I know. Jim Bill has helped me in
many ways. I once purchased a saw from a company that had gone out of business in the valley
and without his help, I probably would have never got it back up and running. We use it every
day in our Welder Testing Laboratory. I have borrowed internal micrometers numerous times and
both brothers have bent over backwards to support my machining needs. The help list goes on
and on. I have tried to pay them for their help and most of the time, I’m refused.
In life, there is always someone out there who will extend a helping hand, but I’m ashamed to say
that it’s only a handful. Most will want something in return. These fine brothers don’t. They
have proven to be real friends. I believe I am truly blessed to have such good people around me.
They run a successful business. I will always give them any help I can. They have earned my respect and both have proven to be “honorable” men.
Jim Bill and Herbert, I want to tell you both that I appreciate your help and hope to be able to pay
back the favors. You have been good friends and I wish you both continued success. Thanks!
Portland Office
Phone: (361)643-3400
Fax: (361)643-8442
Pasadena Office
Phone: (713)473-1533
Fax: (713)473-1941
Baton Rouge Office
Phone: (225)291-9349
Fax: (225)291-9333
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In the last thirty (30) days we have performed
close to fifty (50) PMI examinations for our
clients. These exams consisted of thousand of
components being identified for the purpose of
fabrication, welding and carbon equivalency.
Many don’t realize it, but we have three (3) top
of the line Innov-X units; two Metorex and one
SpectroPort units. The Metorex and SpectroPort units are the only commercially available
units in the area for performing carbon analysis
and most other elements found in a variety of
alloys. These units must be used to determine
the carbon for working the carbon equivalency
calculations.
metal used in their process equipment are
clearly identified.
For us, the investment has been an expensive
one, with a price tag of about $330,000. The
maintenance agreement and the training of the
technician drives this price even higher. A
technician must be taught the unit, learn how
to troubleshoot it, and have a strong knowledge
of material specification codes. The payback
has been slow, but it is happening. Each day of
work proves that this service is in demand.
If you’re starting a program or working an existing one, give us a call. We can service your
work with qualified personnel.
Most clients out there have realized the importance of making sure the materials and filler
Larry Yell and J.W. Ralls have just returned from Nashville, TN where they looked at robotic camera systems and other inspection tools. J.W. purchased two more camera systems to go with Base
Line Data, Inc.’s growing video camera business unit. This makes about twelve systems. In addition, he is looking at purchasing a long line video camera system that will crawl 2,500 feet inside
a pipeline and video tape the condition of the pipeline. The unit comes equipped with a pan and tilt
camera. It is also be equipped with a laser system for measuring the ovality and internal corrosion
and pitting of a pipeline. This new camera system has the ability to survey 12” diameter straight
pipe and will provide enough light to inspect 60” diameter pipes. Where will we use it? It will be
used in the Petro/Chemical industry for large diameter pipe and for the municipalities on ground
water lines and large sewer systems. The storm drainage piping adjacent and underneath roadbeds
will soon be required by DOT to be checked for ovality. This is a perfect system for these checks.
A new trailer will be purchased and all of the hardware and monitors would be mounted in this office environment.
We are now looking at buying our fifth Innov-X system. We are the largest supplier of positive
material identification service in our area. Our people are well trained and we have engineering
support for these examinations. We currently have ample equipment to perform six individual surveys at one time.
Problems are only opportunities in work
clothes. - Henry J. Kaiser
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PORTRAIT OF A BASELINER
With the addition of a few people writing articles for the newsletter, we have missed a few months of writing about our favorite people, the Baseliners. Now some people say we use this term loosely, but I promise you I don’t. You can work for the company for twenty years and still not be a Baseliner. A Baseliner
is a person that has shown qualities such as integrity, work ethics, concern for other people and the desire
to be the very best. They continue to push themselves and work hard at acquiring all of the certifications
that are available to them. Not everyone has those qualities.
The person that I am writing about this month is someone who has already met part of this challenge. He
currently carries three (3) National certifications which are the CWI, API-570 and API-510. He has made
several efforts toward taking a permanent plant position, but is still with us. To think that he started with
us May 28th, 2002 and has already acquired three National certifications is amazing. He takes pride in his
job and that is appreciated by everyone.
If this person could, he would spend his entire life fishing or hunting. Most week-ends you can find him
out in his boat dipping a lure or in the woods with his bow and arrow. He recently married and for now his
time isn’t being challenged. I want to see what happens when the kids start coming along; I’m sure he’ll
be trading in some of that fishing time for parenting! The person I’m talking about is Chris Beardsley. He
happens to be my son-in-law and I think he’s great. He has attacked the inspection field enthusiastically.
He only needs one more certification and he has our “hat trick”. I believe he’ll finish that out this year.
I want to take the time to thank Chris for being one of the team. He keeps me informed and works hard at
being the best that he can be. I wish I had five more like him.
Recently, an employee called me up and gave me one day’s notice that he was leaving. He had been offered a job with another local company and I’m sure a lot of pressure was put on him to quit immediately.
Although the right to work for whoever you desire is yours, there is still a decent way to leave a position. I
demand that any new person I’m going to hire give 2-week notice to the employer they are leaving. If that
employer elects to release them immediate, I’ll go ahead and put them on my payroll immediately. The
person who left me with one day’s notice has “burnt a bridge” and I will not hire him again. An employer
that demands an “impressible kid” give only one day’s notice is greedy and disruptive to the industry. You
can always measure the “quality” of a company by their actions.
I have had people leave for what they think will be a better job. Some have handled it the way the above
mentioned employee chose to. Most, though, have handled it decently. Those trying to better themselves
and their family, I encourage. Those who have been “sold a bill of goods”, I try to enlighten. Those who
have done it the right way, I make sure that they know the door is open if they find the “grass is not always
greener on the other side”. C’est La Vie!
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What is it, and why is it important?
Personal protective equipment, or PPE, is designed to protect you from serious
workplace injuries or illnesses resulting from contact with chemical, radiological,
physical, electrical, mechanical, or other workplace hazards. Besides face shields,
safety glasses, hard hats, and safety shoes, PPE includes a variety of devices and
garments such as goggles, coveralls, gloves, vests, earplugs, and respirators.
Here are some examples:
Wearing earplugs or earmuffs can help prevent damage to hearing. Exposure to
high noise levels can cause irreversible hearing loss or impairment, as well as physical and psychological stress. While it’s easy to dismiss a little bit of loud noise as
harmless, the fact is, it’s not harmless at all~ one incident causes
damage. Wearing protective earwear now can minimize the necessity of more extreme measures later.
Respirators and masks are designed to protect your nose, throat, and lungs, which support your entire body. If you can’t breathe,
you won’t be doing much of anything else, either. Removing a facial mask or other breathing apparatus on the job because it’s a little uncomfortable can
do more than relieve the pressure, it can relieve you of your
breath, as well. Remove yourself from the enclosed or hazardous area before removing your respirator.
A hard hat may seem obvious for an area in which you’re working beneath equipment or another level of ongoing work, but is important to use on site even when
you see nothing above but blue sky, danger can come from any angle. Wear that
hard hat; take your noggin seriously, it’s the only one you have, and you need it!
Protective clothing, shoes, and gloves are important, as well. They protect you
from exposure to caustic chemicals and specially made
garments replace fabrics that would burn, with you in
them. The right shoes and gloves also prevent you from
slipping.
These are only a few examples of ways in which you can
protect your most valuable assets. You choose the right
tools and equipment to facilitate the task you’re out to complete. Remember that
PPE is part of that equipment and not only appropriate, but necessary, regardless of
the job at hand.
Portions of this article adapted from OSHA’s Fact Sheet on PPE
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How do I determine if I'm dealing with a
"Confined Space"?
In order for a work area to be defined as a confined space it must meet all three of the following
criteria:
1) Limited Openings for Entry and Exit. A confined space may be difficult to enter and perform
repair work, or general maintenance. If something goes wrong while you are inside a confined
space, escape/rescue may be difficult. Just because a work area has more than one way of escape, does not necessarily mean it is not a confined space. If the space has limited ways to get
in and out, it could be a confined space. A open top tank would have limited openings for entry
and exit.
2) The Space is not Intended for Continuous Human Occupancy. This means that the space was
designed to hold something other than people. Examples include tanks and manholes.
3) The Space is Large Enough for You to Enter and Conduct Work. If you cannot fit your body
into the space you cannot become trapped inside.
In order for something to be defined as a confined space, it must meet all three of the about definitions. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) if a space does
not meet all three of the above definitions, it is not considered a confined space.
Now that you know how to tell if a work area is a confined space or not, let's look at some of the
various types of confined spaces you may be required to work around.
Types of Confined Spaces
Start thinking about the various types of confined spaces around you. There are many different
types of confined spaces. Some confined spaces may be very dangerous and can be immediately dangerous to your life and health upon entry. Other types of confined spaces may be less
dangerous and have little chance of causing you harm upon entry.
Confined spaces are usually broken down into two groups: Non-Permit and Permit. Permit confined spaces are the most hazardous and require you or some qualified person to completed a
safety checklist, simply called a permit, before you enter in to the space.
First, let's examine permit confined spaces, and start by learning exactly what a permit is and
what function it serves.
What is a Permit?
A permit is a written safety checklist that is completed before you can enter into the confined space. A permit ensures that all the hazards are removed from the confined space
before you enter.
Confined space permits ask questions such as:
• What is the purpose of entry?
• How much time will be spent working inside the confined space?
• Who are the people authorized to enter the space?
• Who will be the attendant that stays outside the confined space?
• What are the atmospheric conditions in the confined space?
• What are the methods of communication between people inside the confined space and people outside the space?
• What kinds of equipment are being provided and used for safe entry?
• Are there any additional safety checklists that need to be completed, such as a welding or
burning permits?
• How have you have eliminated the hazards before you enter the confined space ( lockout/tagout, forced air ventilation, etc.)?
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Permits should be kept outside the confined space while you are completing work
inside the space. Once the confined space work is completed and the confined space
is sealed, the permit should be canceled and forwarded to the proper supervisor.
Now that you have a understanding of what a confined space permit entails, let's look at some examples of which confined spaces may require you to complete a permit and which confined space are
considered Non-Permit.
Non-Permit Confined Spaces
Before learning more about permit confined spaces, let's discuss non-permit spaces.
When a certain confined space is called "Non-Permit", it means that the space does not (or could
not) contain hazards that could cause death or serious harm. When you enter into a Non-Permit confined space, you do not have to complete a written safety check list before you can start your work.
Examples of Non-Permit confined spaces are: equipment closets, crawl spaces under houses, machinery cabinets, ventilated tunnels, and drop ceilings.
Now let's look at some confined spaces that have hazards that could cause you serious injury.
Permit Required Confined Spaces
A permit required confined space is a space that has one or more of the following characteristics:
1) It contains, or could contain a hazardous atmosphere. An example would be a gasoline storage
tank that has just been emptied, or a sewer manhole.
2) It contains a material that could engulf the person entering the space. An example would be a
grain silo.
3) It has a inwardly converging wall or a floor that slopes downward and tapers to a small cross section. An example would be a large hopper that slopes to an auger that removes sawdust.
4) It contains any other recognized serious safety hazard. An example would be electrocution, or
moving equipment.
A Real Life Scenario
An example of a Permit Required confined space would be a wastewater treatment tank that
is filled with a mixture of sulfuric acid and water. Many industrial wastewater tanks will also
contain moving equipment such as an agitator. Agitators mix-up the contents of the tank and
look like large propellers. Wastewater tanks come in all sizes and can commonly be 25-30
feet deep.
As you can imagine, entry into the above described tank needs to be properly planned-out
and a permit needs to be completed before entry into the tank. Let's start thinking about the
steps we would take before we enter into the above described wastewater treatment tank.
1. Obtain confined space entry permit and fill out properly
2. Drain the tank
3. Flush the tank with water to remove any acid residue and then drain rinse
water
4. Lockout/tagout all water and acid lines coming into and leaving the tank
5. Lockout/tagout the main disconnect controlling the agitator.
6. Test to ensure it is "off"
7. Use a blower motor to ventilate the space
8. Turn off blower motor and test air in the space with a confined space gas
meter.
9. Turn blower motor back "on" when testing is complete.
Notice that all of the above items can be completed before you actually enter the
space. Once you complete the above items a qualified entry supervisor will confirm
that acceptable entry conditions have been achieved and will sign the entry permit.
Once the permit is signed you will be allowed to proceed with entry into the tank.
Other items that need to be considered when entering the above described tank are:
methods of entry and exit (ladders), fall protection ( may not be feasible), periodic gas
checks, type of work you may be conducting in the space (welding will need additional permits), portable lighting, etc.
Article adapted from General Confined Space Awareness Training from the Office of Environmental Health and Safety in South Carolina.
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~The United Way~
Base Line Data, Inc. was one of many sponsors this year for the United Way’s 2006
Skate Jam and Soccer Fun Day, was held February 25. Skateboarding/Rollerblading competition began at 10 a.m., and Soccer was from 10 a.m. to 3
p.m. Other sponsors include Air Specialty & Equipment, Scott Electric, Swantner &
Gordon, Sherwin Alumina, and Valero. The event was quite a success!
Kudos to:
January saw the completion of a successful turnaround for BLD and Valero. Thank you to
Gary Burgess, Billy Chandler, Rick Garcia, Todd Edwards, Marcus Garcia,
Robert Quiñones, Salty Saltink, Chris Black, Greg Gerald, Isaac Juneau, John Ralls II,
Garrett Seay, Russell Hogg, Juan Hernandez, Trish Simmons, Jesse Torres, Jesse Rios,
Marcus Guerrero, and Ronald Rios for a job well done!
Amidst the noise and dust of the work going on in the kitchen, you may have noticed carryover in the halls. Leony has been hard at work, building display cases to house the antique
tools and such that J.W. has recently had cleaned up. He’s also been working on the kitchen
in preparation for the new countertops.
Friday, Feb. 3, we had a Farewell Fiesta in honor of Jody Cantrell, whose hard work and
computer know how for the past 11 years has been very appreciated. Jody is striking out on
his own and we wish him the very best in his new business!
We wish the best to Marcus Garcia, who has accepted a position at DuPont, after 7 years
of loyal employment with BLD.
~What’s Cookin’? Update~
The kitchen is hooked up and just about ready to go! The Fire Marshall
has given his thumbs up, and as soon as the new kitchen sink and
counters are installed, the room will be entirely usable once more.
Our countertops have been ordered and should arrive soon, completing this project, at last! We’re ready to get cookin’!
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We Have a Winner!
Becky Gaydos attended the Corpus Christi Lobo
Show in 2005 and entered a drawing at that time.
The drawing was for a Kubota Ditch Witch XT850,
and Becky’s name was drawn as the winner! She was
presented with this new $33,500.00 excavator backhoe on Wednesday, February 15, 2006. As you can
see, she and Logan didn’t waste any time putting it to
good use. Congratulations, Becky!
The
end of January saw things really picking up for us here at
Base Line Data. In the last couple of weeks, our morning meetings have consisted of a small
congregation; those of us not already out in the field. We have inspectors here, there, and
everywhere across the country, working jobs back to back. We’re concentrating on education
as well as covering the manpower needed, training Baseliners to facilitate staffing the most
versatile inspection crews available. Thank you to everyone who is working hard in the field,
in training, and behind the scenes to expedite successful inspections.
We’re Moving!
Gail Adams is, anyway. Downstairs of the Portland
office is now vacant and portions of it are being
readied for the moving of the tool and
equipment room. Gail is looking forward
to the extra space, which will facilitate
even better organization and easier access, not to
mention no more hauling heavy equipment up and
down the stairs!
Think you communicate effectively through email? With this fast and easy
Say What? method we have conveniently at our disposal, we tend to write much the same
way we speak. New research shows what many of us already knew...much can get lost in virtual
mode. What one person considers polite and appropriate, another may misread and find confusing or offensive! With face to face contact, body language and expression are included in
interpretation, but that’s not available in email, and cute little emoticons just don’t make up for
that. Before you hit “send” on that next email, reread it, just for grins. Sometimes a simple
“yes” or “no” will suffice, but often that’s just not quite enough information to get the message
across. We may need to dust off those grammar and writing skills that we worked so hard at in
school, and put them back into use!
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We celebrate Valentine’s Day every February, sharing gifts and cards with those we love. When
and where did this tradition begin?
~The History of Valentine's Day~
The history of Valentine's Day and its patron saint, St. Valentine, is a mystery. We know
that February has long been a month of romance. St. Valentine's Day, as we know it today,
contains has it's origins in both Christian and ancient Roman traditions.
So, who was Saint Valentine anyhow? And how did he become the Valentine's Day patron
saint for this ancient celebration? The Catholic Church recognizes at least three different
saints named Valentine or Valentinus, all of whom were martyred. One legend offers the
explanation that Valentine was a priest who served during third century Rome.
When Emperor Claudius II decided that single men made better soldiers than those with
wives and families, he disallowed marriage for young men -- those who would be his potential soldiers. Valentine, realizing this injustice, defied Claudius' ruling and continued performing marriage ceremonies for young lovers in secrecy.
When Claudius discovered Valentine's actions he ordered that Valentine be put to death.
Other legends imply that Valentine may have been killed for attempting to help Christians
escape from the Roman prisons.
According to one story, Valentine was the one who sent the first 'valentine' greeting. It is
believed that Valentine fell in love with a young girl while he was in a Roman prison. The
girl may have been the jailor's daughter, who visited him during his incarceration. The legend suggests that he wrote her a letter, and signed it "From your Valentine,” It's amazing
that on Valentine's Day that expression is still used today. The history of the Valentine legends is quite unclear. The different versions portray Valentine as a sympathetic, heroic, and
romantic figure.
Pope Gelasius declared February 14 St. Valentine's Day around 498 A.D. The Roman
'lottery' system for romantic pairing was deemed un-Christian and outlawed. Later, during
the Middle Ages, it was commonly believed in France and England that February 14 was
the beginning of birds' mating season, which added to the idea that the middle of February
-- Valentine's Day -- should be a day for romance. By the Middle Ages, Valentine was one
of the most popular saints in England and France.
Article adapted from Mile Hi Mall online
Our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising up every time we fail.
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
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In an office
where many people are in and out, needing
equipment and tools for various jobs, it can be a never-ending challenge to keep track of the
location and status of each item. Is the tool you need available? Is the item you just checked out
in good repair? Are the batteries charged up on this piece of equipment? Where’s the little doohickey that plugs in right here? I can’t run this test without that doohickey!
Checking the equipment out, doohickey and all, is the easy part. The challenge, and the responsibility of each person using a tool or equipment, is to make sure that all parts of that tool or
equipment are turned back in and the condition reported if its needing attention or repair.
When you’re returning an item to the tool room, take a minute or two to double check that all
components are accounted for and in working condition. If the doohickey is broken, make it
known, so that it can be repaired or replaced and ready for the next job.
The most damaging phrase in the language is:
'It's always been done that way.'
- Grace Murray Hopper
Progress on the painting of the BBQ Locomotive has been slow, due to iffy weather
and other pressing projects. Images of Letty Ramirez and Mike Rouquette will adorn
this trailer, when all is said and done. Letty and Mike have both been good sports,
posing for photos to be used as
reference material for the painting.
Letty’s visage is shaping up
well~really coming to life. Letty
said, “Hey, it looks like me!”
Who’s next? One can only
imagine what J.W. has in store
for the next painting project~
A man wrapped up in himself makes a very small bundle- Benjamin Franklin
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Training:
CERTIFIED WELDING INSPECTOR (CWI) COURSE
The next course begins February 27, 2006 twice a week from 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. The location is Base Line Data,
Inc. 206 Lang Rd., Portland, TX. The exam date is in April 22, 2006 @ the same location. If you are interested or
know of anyone interested, please contact: J.W. Ralls, Lindsay Beardsley or Juan Hernandez @ (361)643.3400.
2005 API-510 TEST
The next API-510 exam will be June 7th, 2006. A daytime course will be taught by O.T. Lewis May 1st thru May
6th, from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Application Deadline for the June exam is March 31, 2006 and for the Dec. exam,
September 27, 2006. The second exam will be Dec. 6th, 2006 and the course will start Oct. 30 thru Nov. 4, 2006.
The nighttime course has not yet been scheduled.
2005 API-570 TEST
The next API-570 exam will be June 7th, 2006. A daytime course will be taught by O.T. Lewis May 15th thru May
19th, from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. The second exam will be Dec. 6th, 2006 and the course will start Nov. 13th thru
Nov. 17th, 2006. Application Deadline for the June exam is March 31, 2006 and for the Dec. exam, September 27,
2006. The nighttime course has not yet been scheduled.
2006 API-653 TEST
The next API-653 course will be March 6-10, 2006 and the second one will be September 11-15, 2006. The first
exam will be March 29, 2006 and the second exam will be September 27th, 2006. Application Deadline for the
March exam is Jan. 30, 2006 and for the Sept. exam, July 28, 2006.. The daytime course will be taught by Ron Van
Arsdale from 08:00 am to 05:00 pm. If you are interested, please contact J.W. Ralls, Lindsay Beardsley or Juan Hernandez.
EXCAVATION COMPETENCY PERSON TRAINING
Base Line Data, Inc. will schedule another “Excavation Competency Person” Course in the near future. Please contact J.W. Ralls, Lindsay Beardsley or Juan Hernandez at (361) 643-3400, if you are interested in attending.
PROPOSED VISUAL TESTING (VT) COURSE PLANNED
Within the next couple of months a “Visual Testing” Course will be held at our 206 Lang Rd. Facility in Portland,
TX. The course will be from 8:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m. If you are interested, please contact J.W. Ralls, Lindsay Beardsley
or Juan Hernandez at (361) 643-3400.
PIPELINE OPERATOR QUALIFICATION (OQ) TESTING
We are currently performing on-line NCCER Pipeline Operator Qualification Testing at our 206 Lang Rd. Facility in
Portland, TX. If you are interested, please contact J.W. Ralls, Lindsay Beardsley or Juan Hernandez.
LIQUID PENETRANT & MAGNETIC PARTICLE COURSE PLANNED
Base Line Data, Inc. will be scheduling a Liquid Penetrant and Magnetic Particle course in the near future. We have
several people who need this training and have had several clients request participation. If you are interested, please
contact J.W. Ralls, Lindsay Beardsley or Juan Hernandez.
2006 HAZWOPPER & FIRST AID COURSES
We are currently planning another HazWopper and First Aid Course for the 1st quarter of 2006. As soon as these
courses are finalized, their dates will be listed in the Newsletter. If you are interested, please contact J.W. Ralls, Lindsay Beardsley or Juan Hernandez.
SCHEDULING INFORMATION
All classes will be held at 206 Lang Road in Portland, TX unless otherwise noted. Please contact J.W. Ralls, Lindsay Beardsley or Juan Hernandez
@ (361) 643-3400, for pricing info. and applications on all classes. **Base Line Data, Inc. applications must be submitted three weeks prior to the
start of classes or examinations.
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Happy Birthday! Willie
Vickery, Marcus Guerrero,
Ronald Rios, Jerry Henke, and
Austin Chambers.
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2. Many people give or send one to friends on Valentine's Day.
4. Another term for sweets that are given on Valentine's Day.
9. Sometimes on Valentine's Day, a secret ________ will give you an anonymous present.
11. If you don't get any Valentines, you might do this into your pillow.
12. Hershey’s is one kind of this type of candy.
15. Roses, carnations, and daisies are these.
17. When you really, really like someone, you ____ them.
19. If you give someone a treat on Valentine's Day, it usually is this. This word is also used in the
expression "______ Heart", a nickname husbands and wives call each other.
20. This expression is often said on Valentine's Day: "___ Mine"
We Want to Hear From YOU! Every employee is encouraged to submit information for publication in the newsletter. Each month a gift certificate to a local merchant
will be awarded to the participant with the best monthly article. Information can address: safety, recognition, updates, corporate news, labor relations issues, special events,
etc. Please submit information to lbeardsley@bldata.com , abryant@bldata.com, or fax us @ (361)643-8442.