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When David Calabrese needs to hire an employee at his Naugatuck shop, he makes his first call to Mike Cooper.Cooper heads the Waterbury Adult Education Technical Training Center, a manufacturing training center that's found jobs for about 90 percent of its nearly 700 graduates.Calabrese is the current president of Manufacturing Alliance Service Corp. that oversees the center, but he's also president of Cole Screw Machine Inc., which turns out precision products for a host of industries.So far, Calabrese figures he's hired at least five employees from the program, which not only aims to give students basic manufacturing skills, but employment skills they'll need to keep their jobs."The program runs on the pretext that they're going to train people to be employees as well as give them job skills," Calabrese said."That's the advantage to me as an employer.It is an exciting time for the center's supporters, said Frank Johnson, executive director of the Waterbury-based Manufacturing Alliance of Connecticut, or MAC."I really can't stress how important it is to manufacturers to have a resource to ramp up very quickly and deliver what manufacturers need, which is trained employees," Johnson said.It's particularly crucial in Connecticut, where manufacturing accounts for a larger percentage of employment than the nation as a whole, and even more so in Greater Waterbury, where manufacturing directly accounts for about 16 percent of the jobs and indirectly for about one-third of all jobs.Now quartered in 17,000 square feet of space at 74 Mattatuck Heights, the center expects to move this summer into the renovated 22,000-square-foot Interstate Lane complex.Plans call for office, classroom and training space, plus a 40-seat video conference center available for training, "distance-learning" and other uses by area manufacturers, manufacturing groups and education-related organizations.Waterbury's Adult Education Department currently covers the center's $120,000 annual rent and funding for instructional salaries, while area manufacturers have contributed hundreds of thousands of dollars in monetary and in-kind donations of materials, equipment and time.Moving to the new building not only eliminates the rent payments, but allows those managing the center to stop thinking about finding a permanent home and focus on its core mission of training.Founded in 1996, the center offers classroom and hands-on training on the setup, operation and maintenance of precision manufacturing equipment such as screw machines and eyelet presses.It offers training for entry-level employees, current workers looking to upgrade skills and apprentice programs.It was the first school in the country credentialed in training standards set by the National Institute of Metalworking Skills, or NIMS, and also customizes training for an individual firms or groups of companies.Training on the 10-week entry-level program begins with classroom sessions covering blueprint reading and integrated math -- skills crucial in just about any manufacturing position -- then moves to hands-on training.That means first learning basic skills in the center's tool room, then moving onto the shop floor, for work on eyelet and screw machines, two of Greater Waterbury's core manufacturing technologies.Waterbury residents Jason Carter and Reggie Griffin graduated Friday from the program.
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Monday, March 21, 2005
Sunday, March 20, 2005
Mulch-it-now.com News: What will that do to our Mulch price?
Landfill changes mulching operation to avoid fines
Summary:
Department of Environmental Protection inspectors found dust on homes in Stuart West last year.PALM CITY --- A new plan to minimize dust and debris from a mulching operation at the Martin County landfill could help the county avoid punitive action by the state Department of Environmental Protection.But a resident of the nearby Stuart West community questioned whether the measures would be enough.Pat Yancey, the county's solid waste administrator, said the first step is to move the operation farther from nearby homes.The DEP warned the county it was violating its permit and issued a 'notice of violation' Nov. 23 after inspectors found dust on homes in Stuart West that was blown there from the mulching operation.Before the new measures were proposed, the county said it would keep the mulch piles wet and shut down the machinery when winds were higher than 20 mph.Inspectors who visited the facility Dec. 9 said the county was complying with its permit and doing what it must to contain the mulching operation --- but the new measures are needed to help the county avoid further DEP action.John Born, vice president of the Stuart West Homeowners Association, said the new measures might go a long way toward minimizing the problem, but there's no way to tell until they're in place.
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Department of Environmental Protection inspectors found dust on homes in Stuart West last year.PALM CITY --- A new plan to minimize dust and debris from a mulching operation at the Martin County landfill could help the county avoid punitive action by the state Department of Environmental Protection.But a resident of the nearby Stuart West community questioned whether the measures would be enough.Pat Yancey, the county's solid waste administrator, said the first step is to move the operation farther from nearby homes.The DEP warned the county it was violating its permit and issued a 'notice of violation' Nov. 23 after inspectors found dust on homes in Stuart West that was blown there from the mulching operation.Before the new measures were proposed, the county said it would keep the mulch piles wet and shut down the machinery when winds were higher than 20 mph.Inspectors who visited the facility Dec. 9 said the county was complying with its permit and doing what it must to contain the mulching operation --- but the new measures are needed to help the county avoid further DEP action.John Born, vice president of the Stuart West Homeowners Association, said the new measures might go a long way toward minimizing the problem, but there's no way to tell until they're in place.
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Topdressing.biz News: Could we have too Much Organic Material on our Lawn?
The short answer as my collegue out west states in her article could be .... but let's read on.
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Can you have too much organic matter in your soil?In the spring, we often add organic matter as a side dressing to established beds, incorporating it lightly around trees and shrubs.In an established bed or for top dressing an established lawn, add only one-quarter inch at a time and allow the plants to grow up through the new media.For new gardens or for areas that do not have underlying roots from shrubs and trees, consider breaking up that hardpan.Last year when I was putting in my landscape, we were able to break up the soil to a depth of 18 inches.The city of Boulder wants to help you save water while adding more beauty and interest to your yard.Take advantage of this program, Zero in on Xeriscape if you live in East Boulder, Table Mesa and Martin acres.Noxious weeds are those plants for which selling or dissemination is forbidden by law through the Colorado Department of Agriculture's plant industry division.The city and county of Boulder have written several grants, so we hope to be directly delivering information about myrtle spurge to you.Dormant oil may be petroleum-based or more eco-friendly vegetable-based, and while it's on the certified organic list of acceptable products, be sure to read and follow all label instructions.Colorado State University Cooperative Extension in Boulder County provides unbiased, research-based information about consumer and family issues, horticulture, natural resources, agriculture and 4-H youth development.
The Daily Camera: Home And Garden
http://www.dailycamera.com/bdc/home_and_garden/article/0,1713,BDC_2475_3629475,00.html
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Summary:
Can you have too much organic matter in your soil?In the spring, we often add organic matter as a side dressing to established beds, incorporating it lightly around trees and shrubs.In an established bed or for top dressing an established lawn, add only one-quarter inch at a time and allow the plants to grow up through the new media.For new gardens or for areas that do not have underlying roots from shrubs and trees, consider breaking up that hardpan.Last year when I was putting in my landscape, we were able to break up the soil to a depth of 18 inches.The city of Boulder wants to help you save water while adding more beauty and interest to your yard.Take advantage of this program, Zero in on Xeriscape if you live in East Boulder, Table Mesa and Martin acres.Noxious weeds are those plants for which selling or dissemination is forbidden by law through the Colorado Department of Agriculture's plant industry division.The city and county of Boulder have written several grants, so we hope to be directly delivering information about myrtle spurge to you.Dormant oil may be petroleum-based or more eco-friendly vegetable-based, and while it's on the certified organic list of acceptable products, be sure to read and follow all label instructions.Colorado State University Cooperative Extension in Boulder County provides unbiased, research-based information about consumer and family issues, horticulture, natural resources, agriculture and 4-H youth development.
The Daily Camera: Home And Garden
http://www.dailycamera.com/bdc/home_and_garden/article/0,1713,BDC_2475_3629475,00.html
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Saturday, March 12, 2005
Topdressing.biz News: How to Turn your Yard Waste into Compost!
Pauls Valley Daily Democrathttp://www.paulsvalleydailydemocrat.com/articles/2005/03/11/news See Summary below
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Yard trimmings and grass clippings can make up 15 to 25 percent of a community's waste.The costs of collecting and transporting yard waste may be a considerable portion of a community's waste management budget.These costs may be reduced if communities practiced backyard yard waste composting.Yard wastes, especially grass clippings, are usually high in nutrient content.When yard waste is composted, bacteria use air and water to break down plant materials into nutrient-rich compost.These nutrients can be beneficial to soils, plants, and trees in the yard when applied as mulch or a soil amendment.Compost systems can be simple and slow as a heap or pile, which is turned occasionally during the year.A more structured and complex system requires containers, more turning, and produces finished compost in a few months.In compost piles, water is added to green and brown vegetation layers.Compost can loosen clay soils, help sandy soil retain moisture and nutrients, and retain soil moisture when used as a mulch.Compost is a natural dark brown humus-rich material formed from the decomposition or breakdown of organic materials such as leaves, grass clippings, vegetation, vegetable food scraps, and twigs.Organic materials are placed in alternating green and brown layers in a container, bin, or pile.The time of completion will vary according to the type and amount of materials used, the climate, the size and type of bin or pile used, and the amount of aeration or turning of the pile.To recycle natural materials, reduce amount of chemical fertilizer used, reduce amount of material going to landfills, reduce landfill tipping fees for individuals or communities, and prolong landfill life.You may view this entire fact sheet (F-1744) by visiting the Garvin County Extension web site at http://countyext.okstate.edu/garvin and clicking on the Fact Sheet link located on our home page.
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This summary is brought to you by Topdressing.biz and in our opinion makes very good sense in the pursuit of natural and organic lawns and gardens.
Yard trimmings and grass clippings can make up 15 to 25 percent of a community's waste.The costs of collecting and transporting yard waste may be a considerable portion of a community's waste management budget.These costs may be reduced if communities practiced backyard yard waste composting.Yard wastes, especially grass clippings, are usually high in nutrient content.When yard waste is composted, bacteria use air and water to break down plant materials into nutrient-rich compost.These nutrients can be beneficial to soils, plants, and trees in the yard when applied as mulch or a soil amendment.Compost systems can be simple and slow as a heap or pile, which is turned occasionally during the year.A more structured and complex system requires containers, more turning, and produces finished compost in a few months.In compost piles, water is added to green and brown vegetation layers.Compost can loosen clay soils, help sandy soil retain moisture and nutrients, and retain soil moisture when used as a mulch.Compost is a natural dark brown humus-rich material formed from the decomposition or breakdown of organic materials such as leaves, grass clippings, vegetation, vegetable food scraps, and twigs.Organic materials are placed in alternating green and brown layers in a container, bin, or pile.The time of completion will vary according to the type and amount of materials used, the climate, the size and type of bin or pile used, and the amount of aeration or turning of the pile.To recycle natural materials, reduce amount of chemical fertilizer used, reduce amount of material going to landfills, reduce landfill tipping fees for individuals or communities, and prolong landfill life.You may view this entire fact sheet (F-1744) by visiting the Garvin County Extension web site at http://countyext.okstate.edu/garvin and clicking on the Fact Sheet link located on our home page.
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Topdressing.biz News: How to Turn your Yard Waste into Compost!
Pauls Valley Daily Democrathttp://www.paulsvalleydailydemocrat.com/articles/2005/03/11/news See Summary below
This summary is brought to you by Topdressing.biz and in our opinion makes very good sense in the pursuit of natural and organic lawns and gardens.
Yard trimmings and grass clippings can make up 15 to 25 percent of a community's waste.The costs of collecting and transporting yard waste may be a considerable portion of a community's waste management budget.These costs may be reduced if communities practiced backyard yard waste composting.Yard wastes, especially grass clippings, are usually high in nutrient content.When yard waste is composted, bacteria use air and water to break down plant materials into nutrient-rich compost.These nutrients can be beneficial to soils, plants, and trees in the yard when applied as mulch or a soil amendment.Compost systems can be simple and slow as a heap or pile, which is turned occasionally during the year.A more structured and complex system requires containers, more turning, and produces finished compost in a few months.In compost piles, water is added to green and brown vegetation layers.Compost can loosen clay soils, help sandy soil retain moisture and nutrients, and retain soil moisture when used as a mulch.Compost is a natural dark brown humus-rich material formed from the decomposition or breakdown of organic materials such as leaves, grass clippings, vegetation, vegetable food scraps, and twigs.Organic materials are placed in alternating green and brown layers in a container, bin, or pile.The time of completion will vary according to the type and amount of materials used, the climate, the size and type of bin or pile used, and the amount of aeration or turning of the pile.To recycle natural materials, reduce amount of chemical fertilizer used, reduce amount of material going to landfills, reduce landfill tipping fees for individuals or communities, and prolong landfill life.You may view this entire fact sheet (F-1744) by visiting the Garvin County Extension web site at http://countyext.okstate.edu/garvin and clicking on the Fact Sheet link located on our home page.
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This summary is brought to you by Topdressing.biz and in our opinion makes very good sense in the pursuit of natural and organic lawns and gardens.
Yard trimmings and grass clippings can make up 15 to 25 percent of a community's waste.The costs of collecting and transporting yard waste may be a considerable portion of a community's waste management budget.These costs may be reduced if communities practiced backyard yard waste composting.Yard wastes, especially grass clippings, are usually high in nutrient content.When yard waste is composted, bacteria use air and water to break down plant materials into nutrient-rich compost.These nutrients can be beneficial to soils, plants, and trees in the yard when applied as mulch or a soil amendment.Compost systems can be simple and slow as a heap or pile, which is turned occasionally during the year.A more structured and complex system requires containers, more turning, and produces finished compost in a few months.In compost piles, water is added to green and brown vegetation layers.Compost can loosen clay soils, help sandy soil retain moisture and nutrients, and retain soil moisture when used as a mulch.Compost is a natural dark brown humus-rich material formed from the decomposition or breakdown of organic materials such as leaves, grass clippings, vegetation, vegetable food scraps, and twigs.Organic materials are placed in alternating green and brown layers in a container, bin, or pile.The time of completion will vary according to the type and amount of materials used, the climate, the size and type of bin or pile used, and the amount of aeration or turning of the pile.To recycle natural materials, reduce amount of chemical fertilizer used, reduce amount of material going to landfills, reduce landfill tipping fees for individuals or communities, and prolong landfill life.You may view this entire fact sheet (F-1744) by visiting the Garvin County Extension web site at http://countyext.okstate.edu/garvin and clicking on the Fact Sheet link located on our home page.
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Tuesday, March 08, 2005
Do-it-now-landscaping.com News: Prune Flowering Trees
Source: National Gardening Association and Arca Max Publishing
Remove energy-stealing root suckers from the base of crabapple, plum, and cherry trees in spring, as they appear. Cut as close to the ground as possible. Source: National Gardening Association Remove energy-stealing root suckers from the base of crabapple, plum, and cherry trees in spring, as they appear. Cut as close to the ground as possible.
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Remove energy-stealing root suckers from the base of crabapple, plum, and cherry trees in spring, as they appear. Cut as close to the ground as possible. Source: National Gardening Association Remove energy-stealing root suckers from the base of crabapple, plum, and cherry trees in spring, as they appear. Cut as close to the ground as possible.
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Topdressing.biz News:Effect of Crumb Rubber Topdressing on Athletic Fields
Effect of Crumb Rubber Topdressing on Athletic Fields 1999
According to:D.K. Tompkins, J.B. Ross and D. L. Moroz
"The use of crumb rubber improved turf resiliency and had no impact on turf quality, water infiltration or water content. However, there was a reduction in grass clipping yield and an increase in the tissue zinc concentration associated with the use of crumb rubber. The increase in zinc concentration, must be monitored over time, and may be a more serious problem on the repeat application treatments.
Wear tolerance will be monitored in the spring of 2000."
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According to:D.K. Tompkins, J.B. Ross and D. L. Moroz
"The use of crumb rubber improved turf resiliency and had no impact on turf quality, water infiltration or water content. However, there was a reduction in grass clipping yield and an increase in the tissue zinc concentration associated with the use of crumb rubber. The increase in zinc concentration, must be monitored over time, and may be a more serious problem on the repeat application treatments.
Wear tolerance will be monitored in the spring of 2000."
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Sunday, March 06, 2005
Topdressing.biz News: The Compost Story part l
According to Susan J. Harlow, in COMPOST, the non availability of landfills and the ever increasing tonnage of yard waste are stimulating some of use to use compost. She points out that one can use compost for flower potting mix, and planting trees and shrubs. But more and more golf course superintendents and athletic field managers are beginning to use compost on their turf.
Harlow cautions not to go out in your yard and start to just put your compost on your lawn. Tomorrow we will investigate what expertise and the time element to produce proper mulch is needed.
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Harlow cautions not to go out in your yard and start to just put your compost on your lawn. Tomorrow we will investigate what expertise and the time element to produce proper mulch is needed.
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Thursday, March 03, 2005
Topdressing News March 2005: What is Topdressing?
What is topdressing?
Sandman states:"Topdressing is the application a blended soil mixture over the surface of turf grass. Mostly used on warm weather turf grasses such as bermuda, centipede and zoysia. Cool season turf grass, such as fescue, can also benefit from topdressing.
Sandman Sandman America, Inc. - 483 Bill Watkins Road - Hoschton - GA - 30548http://www.sandmantopdressing.com/TopdressingServices.htm
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Sandman states:"Topdressing is the application a blended soil mixture over the surface of turf grass. Mostly used on warm weather turf grasses such as bermuda, centipede and zoysia. Cool season turf grass, such as fescue, can also benefit from topdressing.
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Topdressing Information For the Golf Course Professional
Topdressing Golf Greens
Authors Skogley, C. R.; Rossi, Frank Journal Title URI Turfgrass Research Review Date No. 18, 1987, p. (1-3) Pub. Info Kingston, RI: Rhode Island Cooperative Extension Service, Univ. of Rhode Island. Call No. SB 433 .A1 U54
http://www.msue.msu.edu/msue/imp/modtt/11447001.html
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Golf greens; Sand topdressings; agrees palest; agrees canine; Golf greens; Sand particle size; Quality evaluation; Color; Thatch accumulation; aerobic
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Authors Skogley, C. R.; Rossi, Frank Journal Title URI Turfgrass Research Review Date No. 18, 1987, p. (1-3) Pub. Info Kingston, RI: Rhode Island Cooperative Extension Service, Univ. of Rhode Island. Call No. SB 433 .A1 U54
http://www.msue.msu.edu/msue/imp/modtt/11447001.html
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Golf greens; Sand topdressings; agrees palest; agrees canine; Golf greens; Sand particle size; Quality evaluation; Color; Thatch accumulation; aerobic
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