News & Views What next after perc phase-out? Extreme service for a makeover A pair of gadgets for the ironing bored FKDA plans trade show in Anaheim Resolutions guaranteed to work Obituaries Ted Fonk, Alfred B. Garnetta, Jr., and J. Edward Glover Around the US Midwest WFI offering discounts for convention registration MidAtlantic Stain removal, drycleaning courses this spring at IFI Northeast More classes, seminars expand NCA’s schedule Southwest Royaltone plans four classes on leather cleaning SDA makes stellar plans for April convention South Zellers to lead management workshop for SEFA in Feb. CLA to host conferences in Orlando West Oregon DEQ examines clean-up program CCA hosts series of  courses WSDLA elects new board

Editorials • Will there be perc in your future? • Practical applications of technology Columns Frank Kollman: Getting that guy off the payroll Don Desrosiers: What’s the purpose of discounting? Ray Colucci: Prepare for the pitfalls of success Dan Eisen: Softening agents in wetcleaning Harvey Gershenson: Are you a cigar-box drycleaner? Bill Bishop: even tips for success in 2007 Dennis McCrory: Finding a diamond in the rough Frank Lucenta: Using an automatic steam press Profile Lorraine Muir: Fabrics of Life Newsmakers LCI helps christen new plant in Arizona Resotoration network continues growing Information Central Web site development for drycleaners Back issues, CDs and books Detergent with additives Rope-Ties for drycleaning Hanger holder conversion Opaque transfers Drain filters So. Cal. cleaners may get rebates