Articles from Parks & Recreation (July 1, 2002)

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Title	Author	Words
9-11 one year later: parks and recreation ares will meet vital needs on the one-year anniversary of the terrorist attacks. What should you consider when planning commemorations?	Hamilton, Erica Shane	2643
Active living policy research grants available. (Society of Park and Recreation Educators).		143
After more than 22 years of exemplary service, James Colley, CPRP, has retired as director of the parks, recreation and library department for Phoenix, with more than 43 years of service in the profession. (Southeast Region).		165
Although her new role is assistant director for professional services for health and wellness, Jennifer Martin has worked for NRPA for several years, most recently as program coordinator for the Hearts N' Parks initiative. (Southeast Region).		101
Americans get active during leisure time. (Recreation Stats).		95
Animal furniture. (Product Roundup).		81
Art: a recreation thing: public art programs have distinct benefits for artists, those who enjoy art and the communities in which they live. (Research Update).	Riley, Kevin W.	2341
BlazeSports Clubs of America. (Great Lakes Region).		104
Bridging the gap. (National Student Branch).		254
Build it and they will become healthy. (Recreation Facilities).		106
Calendar of events.		1251
Celebrating Recreation and Parks month: highlighting just a few of the ways that NRPA members leave it better than they found it. (discover the benefits[TM]).		1100
Chuck McDevitt, Boise, Idaho, was recently named to the NRPA Board of Trustees. (Pacific Northwest).		24
Citizens and agencies help develop Landowner Incentive and Stewardship Grant program. (Conservation).		216
Climber for toddlers. (Product Roundup).		120
Cynthia Peters will be the new parks and recreation administrator for Phoenix's South District, which includes 41 flatland parks and 11 community and recreation centers. (Southeast Region).		129
Cynthia Tart, Oak Island, N.C., was recently elected to the NPRA Board of Trustees. (Southeast Region).		43
Dr. Veda Ward, CPRP, Northridge, Calif., was recently named to the NRPA Board of Trustees. She is a professor at California State University. (Pacific Northwest).		41
Earlier this month, Susan Potts, M.S., CTRS, joined NRPA as the National Therapeutic Recreation Society's coordinator. (Southeast Region).		103
Excellence in aquatics winners announced. (National Aquatics Branch).		143
Foam streamers. (Product Roundup).		100
Future congresses. (Tip-Off).		14
Grants available for youth football programs. (Youth Sports).		64
Help close the digital divide. (Advocacy Update).		232
Home for good. (Perspectives).	Billups, Marvin F.	616
ID wristbands. (Product Roundup).		83
In April, Shawn De Rosa became the director of the NRPA Northeast Region. (New England Region).		76
In June, Raymond Harris became NRPA's sport programs manager. (Southeast Region).		81
In May, Richard Dolesh joined NRPA as a senior policy associate in the Washington, D.C. office. (Southeast Region).		124
Innovative playground designs sought. (National Playground Safety Institute).		165
Keep your greens up to par, not parched; successful golf-turf maintenance in times of drought depends on where you live.	Brede, Doug	2238
Lakes-to-locks water trail celebrates recent accolades.		124
Marines and their families get heart healthy with NRPA's help. (Armed Forces Recreation Society/Hearts N' Parks).		272
Mary Garrison, Winnetka, Ill., was recently named to the NRPA Board of Trustees. (Great Lakes Region).		38
Memorial sculptures. (Product Roundup).		84
More than 60 percent of Pennsylvania's voters support a significant hike in fees on waste haulers to fund earth-friendly programs, according to a coalition of environmental groups that sponsored a poll on the issue. (New England Region).		137
Motor city momentum. (Commercial Recreation and Tourism).		75
National Institute on Recreation Inclusion set for September. (Recreation Inclusion).		153
National Sporting Association. (Southeast Region).		71
National Sporting Goods Association. (Great Lakes Region).		109
National Sporting Goods Association. (Southeast Region).		134
National student branch. (We Want You).		276
National Youth Congress Program supports youth development. (National Youth Services).		266
NRPA Agency Member Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department has hired three administrators to oversee key department functions left vacant by retirements. (Southeast Region).		107
NRPA Member Cyndy McKone, super-intendent of marketing and public relations for the Peoria (Ill.) Park District, was recently awarded the Lydia Moss Bradley Communications Award at the YWCA's annual leadership luncheon. (Great Lakes Region).		66
NRPA Member Gail Howerton, CPRP, recently received her laugh leader certificate from the World Laughter tour. (Southeast Region).		84
NRPA members main recipients of UPARR grants. (Advocacy Update).		243
NRPA/WNBA partnership reaches new heights.		194
NTRS assumes leadership role in new golf alliance. (National Therapeutic Recreation Association).		268
Organizing for the task: chapter 7. (Outdoor Recreation in America).		2054
ORRRC at 40! The federal role in land conservation and outdoor recreation: reflections and directions.	Noonan, Patrick F.	1161
Outdoor trash receptacles. (Product Roundup).		110
People and nature: our future is in the balance. (National Therapeutic Recreation Association/National Society of Park Resources).		237
Playground roofs. (Product Roundup).		79
Playing field marker. (Product Roundup).		86
Popcorn machine. (Product Roundup).		101
Power play: Jackie Stiles, WNBA star. (discover the benefits[TM]).		716
Red buses have returned to Glacier National Park. (Pacific Northwest).		186
Sailing in the desert. (Armed Forces Recreation Branch).		247
Sarah Hall will be the new administrator of the Phoenix Parks and Preserve Initiative, which was created in 1999 when Phoenix voters authorized a modest sales tax to raise $256 million to preserve desert land and develop and improve parks throughout the city. (Southeast Region).		136
Scott Douglas has joined the NRPA staff as the new editor of Parks Recreation magazine. (Southeast Region).		97
Secretary Norton designates new National Recreation Trails, promotes "Pathways to Health". (National Parks).		261
Seniors need tailored programs. (Leisure and Aging Section).		91
Standards for indoor and outdoor sports facilities under way. (American Park and Recreation Society).		250
Student branch to take on Tampa. (National Student Branch).		373
Taking the concept of a guide dog one step farther, NRPA member Kathryn Randall, CTRS, TRS/TXC, and Margo Ahem have developed a new program that pairs sighted athletes with runners who are visually impaired. (Southeast Region).		127
Teeter-totter. (Product Roundup).		73
Temporary badges. (Product Roundup).		135
Terre Haute, Ind., an NRPA agency member, is at work the National Road Heritage Trail Project. (Great Lakes Region).		111
The inline hockey goal; the basics of building a successful inline hockey program.	Douglas, Scott	1853
The Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance program. (New England Region).		172
Think globally, act globally: nature knows no national boundaries. Cleveland Metroparks partners with overseas parks to better worldwide conservation.	Thomas, Marjorie	1119
Top 10 reasons to attend the NRPA Congress in October. (Meetings).		236
Traditional bicycle rack. (Product Roundup).		107
Trustees. Carlberg, whose trustee mentor is Terry Hershey; will serve on the Public Awareness and Membership Affairs committees. (Southeast Region).		79
Vikki Lynch became NRPA's marketing manager in May. (Southeast Region).		77
Welcome to the new Parks & Recreation.	Kalish, Susan J.	349
What do you do if your community has few activities for youths, teens or seniors and your community doesn't want more taxes, bonds or levies?. (Pacific Northwest).		162
Wildlife-related recreation provides boost to economy. (Benefits Of Parks And Recreation).		310