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Eliminating the Splash Pad Sting

If only the bees at your splash pad were this cute and fuzzy.

Complaints about bees and other stinging insects at pools and splash pads are a sure sign of summer—I guess our winged friends need their recreation too. Just kidding. The reality is, those pesky bees, wasps, hornets and other stinging insects … Continue reading

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Important Jobs

Important Jobs

There are those amongst us who fight the tidal wave of conformity and blaze their own trail. Oftentimes, these folks march along, largely anonymous, living fulfilled lives. But sometimes, these folks, annoy key people – and then they truly get … Continue reading

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Knowledge Is Power; Share Your Knowledge on Field Maintenance

Sports field maintenance is hard work, but the rewards are awesome.

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Keeping sports turf safe, playable and looking good is a lot like playing golf; you can do things right 99 percent of the time but one little error and (in golf) the ball will go astray and (in maintenance) the … Continue reading

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Founding Principles

Enough said.

When you drive out of the city of Cleveland and travel Interstate 71, Interstate 77 or even the Ohio Turnpike, the real beauty of Ohio lies before you. Miles and miles of rolling acres, quaint farm houses, parcels of meadows … Continue reading

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What Inspires You to Take Action?

The Steps To Success

Thomas Jefferson, a man of action, said, “Do you want to know who you are? Don’t ask. Act! Action will delineate and define you.” With that in mind, I acted. I started to really look for inspiration. I found it … Continue reading

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