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LEED The Charge
With all the talk about being Тgreen,У it can be confusing trying to figure out exactly what that word really means. A ТgreenУ secret-decoder ring will definitely come in handy when attempting to make
Little Details Equal Big Savings
Economically speaking, this country may not ever get back to the way it once was. And, if it does, itХs going to take much longer than originally expected. Not surprisingly, the golf market has been i
Tracing Roots
My mom chose a house in Berea, Ohio, to raise her family. She had had her eye on it since she was a little girl. It was on Fair Street because a long time ago thatХs where the county fair was held. It
Pearls Of Wisdom
Editor’s Note: This column, “LBWA” (Leadership By Wandering Around), is based on the premise that, in order to find out what’s going on in the field, a parks and rec leader has to leave his or her des
Achieving Ultimate Water Clarity
Operating a sustainable aquatic facility is exceptionally important these days. Managers are seeking new methods to achieve the ultimate in water quality, combined with energy-efficient technology.
A Place For Seniors To Stretch Out
Founded in 1890 and consisting of 33 acres, Ellwood Park is Amarillo’s oldest park. Over the past 20 years, the park has experienced declining use and activity, so the director of parks and recreation
Playground Safety Is No Accident
Playgrounds play an important role in the growth and maturation of children. Municipal parks and recreation departments spend large amounts of money annually to develop and maintain play spaces
Transplanting Trees
Trees don’t always have to settle their roots in one permanent resting place. There are now options available to relocate trees to places that may need more shade or aesthetic appeal. “Sometimes you ca
A Visionary Masterpiece
Situated on an actual island in the Fox River, the third hole at the Pottawatomie Golf Course in St. Charles, Ill., Тlooks simple, but it is not,У writes Ron Whitten, architecture editor for Golf Worl
Attacking Invasive Species
Pulling weeds is fun.Really--we’re not making this up. Tearing out non-native, invasive plants is productive, and provides protection for parks, plus the act of ripping out an invader provides an emot
This-N-That
Lessons In Loyalty Ron,I really enjoyed your article in PRB (ТTrading Treasures For Turnovers,У May 2010). I would have enjoyed it a little more if the Cavs were still playing Й but it made some great
Little Details
My Dad likes to work with wood. Growing up, he was forever, cutting, sanding, and nailing things into place. If Mom needed a new laundry room cabinet--he would build it himself, always making sure to