Show power co gives dont bonts Don ts on spring kite flying points out dangers of traditional sport when near high power lines the bierrie ni in errie mouth month of march lies just ahead with its traditional three ingredients for or fun wind kites boys the thrill of 0 seeing his favorite sky flyer soaring majestically in the skies la is one of the never to be forgot ten joys of american youth the pastime however has its hazards and timely warnings have been sounded by telluride power company lest some injury results when flying kites in the close proximity of high power transmission lines in years gone by serious accidents have resulted and in some cases deaths to daring boys have h a v a followed through contacting with kite strings the high powered transmission lines to prevent fatalities and any minor acci accidents dento heads of the power company have issued some mighty thoughtful safety donta bonts don tB ts tor for the kite flyers which should be studied by those who enjoy the sport of kite flying dont use a kite with metal ribs dont use usa wire or tinsel string use only cotton cord and remember that wet cord Is a conductor of electricity and will cause as much trouble as wire it it comes in contact with electric lines dont fly your kite near power or telephone wires or transmission towers dont permit your kite to go over radio aerials dont let your kites get away from you serious injury to yourself and others and extensive damage to property may follow it you do never attempt to climb poles to release a kite entangled in wires or try to release it by throwing stones at it ask aak the ineman to help you never run across streets or highways while flying a kite report kites suspended to wires to your nearest power company office |