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Category Archives: January 2012
Special Moments
Following our Monday weight workout, my 15-year-old son and I bid the ladies manning the desk a good night as we headed for the door of the Medina Community Rec Center. As we approached the doors, my son chirped, “Hey, … Continue reading
A Synthetic Landmark
Chesterfield County officials had a unique opportunity in creating the county’s first public synthetic-turf field in Stratton Park. But the idea was even better than that; officials decided to partner with the Richmond Kickers and utilize the multi-purpose fields adjacent … Continue reading
Creating Chemistry
Albert Einstein is credited with saying, “Play is the highest form of research.” If that is the case, then our nation’s playgrounds are our most important laboratories. Playgrounds offer children challenge, excitement, and a place for strenuous physical activity that … Continue reading
Biting The Synthetic Bullet
It’s 4 p.m. in late October, and it’s been raining buckets for most of the day. The phone lines are ringing off the hook. With the crisp air and saturated ground, parents everywhere want to know the status of tonight’s … Continue reading
This-N-That
Brock Receives Recognition For Sustainability Boulder, Colo.–Brock International, a provider of performance-based systems for synthetic turf, became the first company in the synthetic-turf industry to have a Cradle to Cradle Certified product. Recognized as a rigorous environmental certification process, the … Continue reading