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Arm The Front Lines
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Arm The Front Lines

There is perhaps nothing as fundamental for parks and recreation organizations as customer service. Let’s face it, those who give only minimum attention to this aspect will soon suffer the

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Clean, Sanitize, Or Disinfect
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Clean, Sanitize, Or Disinfect

As winter approaches, many parks and recreation centers have concerns about possible flu or virus outbreaks. For example, during the winter of 2012-2013, a serious flu outbreak occurred,

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On Solid Ground
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On Solid Ground

Approximately 20 miles south of Pittsburgh , North Strabane Township is home to one of southwestern Pennsylvania ’s fastest-growing communities. But the township’s rapid

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Influenced By The Captain
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Influenced By The Captain

Cosmo Allegretti died July 26, 2013, in Phoenix, Ariz. He was 86. Most people won’t know him by name. Allegretti was a jack-of-all-trades on the infamous Captain Kangaroo Show that ran

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Preserving History
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Preserving History

To an architect, historic preservation can mean upholding historically accurate designs and materials; to a building conservator, it might translate into securing period-correct furnishings

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Lighthouse Preservation
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Lighthouse Preservation

Far north of the shining city lights lies a place where the water is clear and bright. In this place is housed a beacon that has guided mariners safely home for more than a century.

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Changing Course

Photo Courtesy Of NAYSFor more than 30 years, Jere Gunderman was perfectly happy with his retail and customer-service job in the private sector.But then one night 12 years ago, a television program

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This-N-That

10 Tips for Selecting Utility VehiclesККHolding the line on expenses is a top priority for facilities maintenance and construction managers, and controlling fleet costs is one way to do that. But with

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2013 Project Portfolio

Photo Courtesy Of Aqua DesignAqua Creek ProductsFacility Name: Oro Valley Aquatic CenterCity/State: Oro Valley, Ariz.Cost of Project: $5 millionType of Facility: Outdoor Aquatic FacilityArchitectural

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