Category Archives: March 2006

Recreation: Tell The Story

Wanted: Recreation Leaders “For the extraordinary individual who wants more than a job, this is a unique career. A way of life that will challenge the deepest resources of your intelligence, self-reliance, and responsibility. It demands an adventurous spirit…a forceful … Continue reading

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Turf Network

A good portion of my career has been spent growing turf on golf courses all over the country except for a short time when I worked at a university. There I oversaw the grounds operations, including the athletic fields used … Continue reading

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Up In The Air

Like all my backyard projects, it started small. Just a few holes in the ground, some cement, a post or two and voila, a tree house. Reality was, of course, something quite different. I dug the holes, placed the poles … Continue reading

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Story Time

Regardless of how large or small your budget is you should never miss an opportunity to get your story out. First, you must never lose sight of who your most important customers are. The most important customer base is those … Continue reading

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Space Preserver

The Southgate Farm Acquisition project was a once in a lifetime undertaking that, when realized, met the needs of the city, its various partnering organizations, and the local community. Since its incorporation, the city has solely obtained over 215 acres … Continue reading

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