Category Archives: March 2008

Recreation Hits The Airwaves

Posted on March 26, 2008

How can municipalities fund public projects without going to taxpayers for more money? One city is taking to the airwaves. In one year, the Parks and Recreation Department of the City of Jefferson, Ga., has achieved unparalleled growth in its … Continue reading →

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Light Up The Night

Posted on March 26, 2008

Nighttime is now a little safer at SwanLakePark in Liberty, N.Y., with the installation of 14-foot-tall solar-powered light poles. SwanLakePark is one of the first to take advantage of this new technology lights that are powerful enough for practical commercial … Continue reading →

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Playground Fencing

Posted on March 24, 2008

In Raleigh, N.C., two 3 year olds climbed a 5-foot fence and escaped from a KinderCare child care center. They were found 35 minutes after being reported missing — and after they crossed a four-lane road. In 2001, 2-year old … Continue reading →

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Make It Personal

Posted on March 14, 2008

As I turned to leave, Don, my barber yelled, “Rodney!” “Yeah?” “Remember, if you can’t make it back next month, send in $10!” The whole room laughed and I waved good-bye, cup of coffee in hand, and headed next door … Continue reading →

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Spring Awakening

Posted on March 13, 2008

Driving my legs into the ground, I exploded off the line, pushing the big, yellow cardboard box with the familiar “Hummer” logo splashed across the side as hard as I could. Two steps, three and then, with a grunt, I … Continue reading →

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