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For the second time in as many weeks, I found myself in a well-stocked party bus surrounded by jolly people. The first time was at my youngest brotherХs wedding as we took the obligatory ride around M
Grinding Out The Details
At the heart of its business philosophy, Nike Inc. has a passion for innovation and product excellence. But itХs not just in the way its products are designed, made and used. Now, Nike boasts an envir
Functional Fountains
For many communities, the prospect of installing a new park fountain can be daunting--even for cities that already have them. But careful planning and study--and expert advice--can help reduce the
Spread The Word
As in most parks and recreation departments, you probably offer a crowd-pleasing array of programs, such as road runs, craft classes, senior excursions and soccer clinics. How about adding an
Taking The LEED
When you think of an oasis, the Arizona desert may be the last image that comes to mind. But parts of the Sonoran Valley were once a lush, riparian backdrop when the Salt and Gila Rivers flowed
Personally Responsible
Ever wonder why itХs so darn hard to get people to follow park rules? It seems like every time there is a park issue, it results in a request to plant more signs in the park--No littering, No firework
Switching Gears
With the ever-changing financial climate in municipalities, funding challenges abound as parks and recreation professionals attempt to continue to offer programs and services at previous levels.
Signs Will Steer ФEm Straight!
During the holidays, I scan the newspaper for announcements of activities for families. In addition to attending parks and recreation-sponsored craft fairs, holiday concerts and Lunch With Santa, I
Songs Of The Season
As the last of the leaves fall to the ground, folks in our part of the world move from backyard bonfire season to indoor fireplace season. In our family, that also means cleaning the sХmore residue of
Duct Tape Saves The Day
ItХs an old Southern standard-- if it moves and shouldnХt, duct tape; if it doesnХt move and it shouldСWD-40. These days, duct tape has more versatility than nearly any product made. You canХt be with
Suds And Elbow Grease
Now that all the athletic fields, golf courses and turf areas are ready for winter, itХs time to think about the most expensive tools--the equipment that make our jobs more efficient. I know many of y
Primarily Speaking
Recreation must be action-based--even competitive--to qualify as a legitimate way to spend oneХs resources (time, energy, money). While softball, soccer, volleyball and tennis leagues and tournaments
Roll Out The Mats
As a mother of two young boys, I am always looking for a fun and exciting experience for my kids. They have so much energy, and I am constantly in search of the best way to get their creative juices
Swimming Pool Filtration
When beginning any course on filtration, my first question to the class is, ТHave you ever walked up to a pool and it looked as if diamonds were jumping off the water?У This imagery of sparkling water
The Power Of Sports 101
There were probably few people in America who didnХt see at least a glimpse of the Little League World Series on television this past summer. What everyone saw, for the most part, was a mini-version o
Shoot The Messenger
M. Night Shyamalan, director of the 1999 mystery-thriller, The Sixth Sense, once said in an interview that every directorХs hope is to have the film achieve some type of iconic following, where lines