Category Archives: April 2009

Thumbs Up!

For more than 120 years, the Blue Water YMCA in Port Huron, Mich., has served the community, providing top-notch programs for a wide range of ages. As one of the first YMCAs in the state, Blue Water was founded in … Continue reading

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Budgeting For The Big Screen

Meridian, Idaho, has grown from 10,000 residents to more than 75,000 in the past two decades. While most people would argue that growth is good, leaders of rapidly growing cities understand there are often some pains that go along with … Continue reading

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Hanging In The Balance – Test

How to maintain the correct chemistry in water features 1. Patrons depend on operators to be responsible for the health and safety of their water playgrounds. a. True b. False 2. Aquatic play features require specific water quality parameters that … Continue reading

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Hanging in the Balance – Answer Key

How to maintain the correct chemistry in water features 1. Patrons depend on operators to be responsible for the health and safety of their water playgrounds. a. True 2. Aquatic play features require specific water quality parameters that are more … Continue reading

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Coming Into Compliance

As spring kicks off and the temperature starts to heat up, parks and recreation departments across the country are peeling off swimming pool covers and preparing for the upcoming season. This year, however, the Virginia Graeme Baker (VGB) Act may … Continue reading

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