The Dropcloth is a quarterly publication of the Chicago Painting & Decorating Contractors Industry Advancement & Promotional Fund and its parent group, the Chicago FCA. It is designed to provide news and information on matters of general interest to the Painting & Decorating Industry. All topics are covered as accurately as possible. Chicago FCA/PDCA/IAF does not, however, warrant the contents of The

Dropcloth from legal, technical, or accounting standpoints -- or in any other way -- and hereby disclaims any and all liability therein.  Readers are, therefore, cautioned to always seek the services of competent professionals in those areas, when needed. Story and picture submissions are welcome...please forward them to the Dropcloth Editor, P.O. Box 359, Warrenville, IL 60555.