LAKE GENEVA, Wis. – Lake Geneva, Wis., resident Gary Kellermeier has been wheelchair-bound since 1991, but according to Town of Geneva Police Department officer Bob Linder, Kellermeier does more than most able-bodied people he knows. Linder has known Kellermeier for more than 20 years, and was out patrolling his neighborhood after a large snowstorm…
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. – To celebrate Arbor Day, Almstead Tree & Shrub Care Co. will once again sponsor the Junior Arborist Station at Wave Hill, a 28-acre public garden and cultural center in the Bronx. The event will take place on April 25 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Wave Hill grounds. …
Editor’s note: The following is an excerpt from the author’s book “Done: Time Management Strategies for Regaining Command of Your Day.” Turn off new message alerts. Most people visibly flinch when I suggest this. The problem is that every time a new email alert pings on your computer or smartphone, you’re yanked away from…
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Project EverGreen announced the completion of the first 2015 “Healthy Turf. Healthy Kids.” renovation project with the enhancement of the entranceway to Wallace Park in Mableton, Cobb County, Ga. Working in partnership with the Cobb County Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department (PRCA), Project EverGreen and industry and community volunteers, led…
Laytonsville, MD – Ruppert Landscape has announced the promotion of Brian Kinsella in our King of Prussia Landscape Management Branch. Kinsella, a resident of Lancaster, Pa., has been promoted to enhancement manager. With seven years of industry experience, Kinsella has been with the company since 2008 and has served in a multitude of positions…
CHICAGO, Ill. – Each year the Illinois Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ILASLA) recognizes outstanding projects in landscape architecture located in the state of Illinois. These awards are given in an effort to raise standards of excellence and awareness of the profession. This year, 19 outstanding Honor, Merit and Jensen Award winners…
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – Turf professionals receive a $15 per bottle instant rebate on QuickSilver herbicide through the ‘2015 QuickSilver Enhance Your Performance Promotion’ this spring. The promotion runs from April 15 through June 15. “Good things happen when QuickSilver is in the mix, so we want to encourage turf managers to use QuickSilver during…
CHICAGO, Ill. – ECHO is introducing two new products to its lineup: the CS-490 saw and the GT-225L curved shaft trimmer. The ECHO CS-490 is available in 16 inch, 18 inch and 20 inch bar lengths. It features a 50.2cc two-stroke engine and a dual-post chain brake handle. The G-Force Engine Air Pre-cleaner reduces…
SAVANNAH, Ga. – On April 1, JCB Finance began partnering with Bank of the West as a branded virtual joint venture (VJV) captive finance company. With this agreement, Bank of the West will handle all retail and leasing transactions for JCB’s U.S. based dealerships and their customers. This partnership will help JCB Finance customers enjoy…
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Mosquito Joe wrapped up quarter one, celebrating 11 newly-opened units and signing 16 additional agreements to expand in 30 territories – a 100 percent increase from 2014. “Mosquito Joe has continued to outperform previous growth numbers, which demonstrates that our franchisees and infrastructure can drive record results,” said Mosquito Joe…
