Category Archives: October 2012

This-N-That

I just want to say that I love PRB and look forward to receiving it each month. I also look forward to the crossword puzzle and I am wondering why there is not one in the June 2012 issue?  I hope … Continue reading

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A Passion For Excellence

Ted Lockamon’s passion for sports was ignited at an early age. “My dad played on one of the best softball teams on the east coast, and as a child, my family spent almost every weekend traveling to tournaments, so I … Continue reading

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Charting A Course

Navigating the river of life.

As my dad walked me down to the river, the morning sun peeked over his shoulder and flickered through the trees. I was about 5 years old. Mom was waiting at the water’s edge, holding a small raft made of … Continue reading

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When Maintenance Gets Rough

Randy's looking for YOUR ideas on how to handle maintenance issues in these tough economic times.

Editor’s Note: This column, “LBWA” (Leadership By Wandering Around), is based on the premise that, in order to find out what’s going on in the field, a parks and rec leader has to leave his or her desk and “wander … Continue reading

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Seeping With Success

Draw water away from the playing surface. Photo courtesy of Stantec, Boston, Mass.

In real estate, the secret to success is location. If a property is not in a desirable place, it is a much harder sell. When it comes to sports fields, success or failure relies on drainage. If a sports field … Continue reading

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