Category Archives: September 2008

Green Techniques On The Green

Tierra Verde Golf Club in south Arlington has always been admired as an outstanding North Texas golf course, but lately it has received much attention for something else–its environmentally friendly way of doing business. Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPW) recently … Continue reading

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What Image Does Your Maintenance Facility Portray?

I’ve had the opportunity to be involved in all sorts of maintenance facilities–from the most sophisticated to the one-bay garage where most of the equipment sits outside all year. No matter how big or small a maintenance facility it is … Continue reading

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First Things First

When you think about all the pieces of equipment that make up a recreation center, there are several core items whose absence would make functioning difficult: computers, sports equipment, janitorial supplies, first-aid kits. The first-aid kit is absolutely necessary for … Continue reading

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First -Aid Kit Stocking List Samples

Florida Southern College First-Aid Kit Stocking List – Adhesive bandages (Band-Aids various types) – Adhesive spray – Alcohol and 70% isopropyl – Antibiotic ointment – Athletic Tape (various types and sizes) – Bandage Scissors – Blood buster (to remove blood … Continue reading

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Happy Trails To You

It’s certainly a much better trail than Roy Rogers sang about, but it’s black, not green. That is the color RamseyCounty officials in Maplewood, Minn., use to proudly describe the new walking and biking trail built last fall with as … Continue reading

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