Safeopedia explains Accident Prevention. Prevention is better than a cure is an old and popular proverb, which means it is better to stop bad things from happening, than to fix them after they have already happened. Accidents are preventable, but steps must be taken to prevent them. It is a legal obligation of organizations to comply with the laws, standard practices, and safety observations to avoid emergencies and accidents.
The old Bent County jail in Las Animas in southeastern Colorado, where Ken Curtis lived as a boy. Ken Curtis (July 2, 1916 â April 28, 1991) was an American singer and actor best known for his role as Festus Haggen on the long-running CBS western television series Gunsmoke.Although he appeared on Gunsmoke in other roles he first appeared in his iconic role along in season 8 and episode 13, Us Haggens..His next appearance was with his mule Ruth in Prairie Wolfer, season 9 and episode 16, also featuring Noah Beery, Jr. as the episode's villain.lthough he appeared on Gunsmoke in other roles he first appeared in his iconic role along in season 8 and episode 13, Us Haggens.. His next appearance was with his mule Ruth in Prairie Wolfer, season 9 and episode 16, also featuring Noah Beery, Jr. as the episode's villain.
Festus is a city in Jefferson County, Missouri, United States. The population was 11,367 at the 2009 estimated census. Festus and its neighbor Crystal City are often collectively known as the Twin Cities; however, they are incorporated separately. Festus is located at 38Â°13â²10â³N 90Â°24â²3â³W / 38.21944Â°N 90.40083Â°W / 38.21944; -90.40083 (38.219490, -90.400936). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.8 square miles (12.4 kmÂ²), all of it land.