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JR. SUPER 60" FOUR WHEEL RESURFACER A functional ice resurfacer and water spreader with automatic or hydraulic dumping in 36' studio size to 48' - 60' rink and full rink sizes capacities. The capacity of each size and model under most conditions can complete the resurfacing operation in 6 to 10 minutes. Simple to operate and maintain with a minimum of time and expense. They use distilled water and 110 volt or 220 volt (opt.) current for charging. They can run continuously for hours without recharging and can be fully charged in about 4 hours. For more information contact: Rinkmate, 417 White Plaines Rd, Eastchester, New York 10707.
DEVELOPLAY CUBE The Developlay Cube is a challenging self-educator that encourages problem-solving, manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination. The child-scaled unit is designed for preschool play. Six activities are offered by the Developlay Cube: zipping, buckling, lacing, bow tying and two fastening procedures. Each of the cube's four sides has a complete sequence of tasks, permitting multiple play use and speed-and-skill contests. The unit consists of a bright red, highly durable vinyl cover, snugly fitted over a polyurethane foam cube measuring 18 inches on an edge. It can be wiped clean with a damp cloth. Each side has a full-length zipper, typical belt buckle, common sense fastener, pull-the-dot fastener, grommetted lace flaps with nylon laces, and nylon cords for bow tying. The Developlay Cube is light in weight, abuse-resistant, and is ideal for both indoor and outdoor play. For more information: Playground Corporation of America, 29-24 40th Avenue, Long Island City, N.Y. 11101.
PERMA-TABLE The Perma-Table is a new concept in picnic tables. A single pedestal, permanently mounted in concrete. The table and benches have separate pedestals, permanently mounted and cannot be moved. Ideal for roadside areas, remote sites, drive through campsites, and concession areas. Its attractive appearance and gracefull lines blend well in any location. An important feature of the Perma-Table is its capacity to accommodate wheel chairs at both ends. It is becoming mandatory in many areas that facilities for the handicapped be provided. Tops and seats are precision made from 2" thick No. 1 Southern pine lumber, mitered corners, with a penta-redwood preservative finish. The pedestal frame is made from l 1/4" I.D. galvanized pipe with all galvanized assembly hardware.
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HYRA GANG MOWER Roseman Mower Corporation introduces a new 7 Gang Hydraulic Power Driven Reel Mower. The Hydra-Gang mounts on Ford 2000 and 3000 All Purpose model tractors. Drive power for reels taken directly from the tractor engine eliminates need for excessive draw bar pull and minimum weight for traction. Hills and banks can be mowed easily regardless of soft or wet turf conditions. Cutting swath varies for 3, 4, 5 and 6 mowers with maximum of 15' for 7 gang. All seven mowers quickly raised to 8' transport width. For more information contact: Roseman Mower Corporation, 2300 Chestnut Ave., Glenview, Illinois 60025. NEW ATHLETIC JERSEY Screentex, Highland Park Illinois supplier of Staff and Athletic Apparel announce the addition of a 100% Nylon Eyelet Mesh Jersey to their catalog. The jersey, available in Football, Hockey, Basketball and Softball styles outlasted standard all cotton jerseys more than 4 to 1 in recent durability tests. Screentex president, Russ Turco, advised that Nylon Mesh gives "maximum breatheability" and longest wear, through as many as five seasons of active use without fading, shrinking or separation at the seams. The jersey may be machine washed and dryed, without fear of shrinkage— a breakthrough for the Sporting Goods market. Available in mens and boys sizes from stock, in seven colors. Contact Russ Turco, Screentex, 946 Bob-O-Link, Highland Park, Ill. 60035. Phone (312) 432-1065. MAGNUS CRAFT MATERIALS, INC. Magnus Craft Materials, Inc., are pleased to announce the CREATION of two new craft products: Illinois Parks and Recreation 10 September/October, 1973 XRS 125 MagnaFlo Christmas Kit, which will produce 144 colorful Christmas ornaments. XRS 127 AN-TEEK Kit, which will produce 42 magnificent AN-TEEK frames. Write for full particulars to: Magnus Craft Materials, Inc. 109 Lafayette St., New York, N.Y. 10013.
VANDAL-PROOF LIGHTING A new more efficient, type of wall fixture combines the aesthetic appeal of a decorative fixture with the famous Kenall one-year guarantee against any form of vandalism. Kenall lighting has been used successfully by many departments of parks and recreation nationally. Kenall's new "Wallmate" insures that the light will be there, even if vandals attack the fixture with sledge hammers. The new 100 watt "Wallmate" is available nationally through stocking electrical wholesalers. Write for free illustrated catalog and price sheet describing over 35 types of vandal proof security lighting. For more information contact: Kenall Manufacturing Company, 2600 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago, Ill. 60618.
IT MOWS AND SWEEPS Mathews Company, Crystal Lake, Ill., has developed a 6 ft. wide PTO-driver version of its 3 ft. self-powered Lawn Genie. It's the big Genie for big jobs. A unique feature is the floating linkage in the three-point hitch which allows the machine to follow the terrain rather than the tractor. The big Lawn Genie can be purchased as a conventional mower (Model L-72) for cutting parks, school grounds, cemeteries or estate lawns, it distributes the clippings evenly, never windrowing, and leaves a beautifully patterned cut behind. If you want a combination mower-sweeper, Model L-72G, which has a big 34-bushel capacity clam-type hopper, picks up grass clippings, and sweeps up leaves and pine needles from big areas. And for even greater convenience, the operator can empty the hopper without leaving the tractor seat—a big time saver when there's a lot of cutting and sweeping to do.
WOOD CLUBHOUSE New from Game Time is a complete line of wooden play units, of which the WOOD CLUBHOUSE, pictured here, is one of the most popular. Constructed of quality pine, surfaced on four sides with radius edges and pressure treated to resist rot and decay, the Game Time wooden playground line features modular units that can be connected by bridges, built around trees or combined with slides, rainbow climbers or sliding poles. There also are wooden units for making tree and flower planters, including one model with attached benches, and a sand box. For more information contact: Howard White & Associates, representatives of Game Time, 345 Walnut St., Northfield, Ill. 60093. ALUMINUM BLEACHERS Aluminum bleacher seating eliminates forever the expenditure of tax dollars for any type of maintenance or replacement programs. For portable bleachers, aluminum has been a natural, because it's lightweight characteristics aid in reducing the overall weight of the bleacher. Stadiums Unlimited last year, replaced all of the 65,000 wood seats at the University of Illinois and replaced these seats with aluminum. For more information contact: Stadium Unlimited, Box 374, Grinnel, Iowa 50112.
NEW SURFACE A1-Chroma has developed a new 2-coat colored asphalt coating system whose lasting powers are exceptionally long. Typical applications for tennis courts and other asphalt surfaces. Send for a brochure which describes its applications, specifications, etc. (Previously sealed asphalt requires only one coat—as do concrete surfaces.) Contact: Al-Chroma, Inc., Stevens Point, Wisconsin 54481. A BEQUEST IN YOUR WILL to the Illinois Association of Park Districts helps insure the continuance of the Association's programs which you now support through your membership. A SUGGESTED BEQUEST FORM: "I hereby give, devise and bequeath to the Illinois Association of Park Districts, an Illinois not - for - profit corporation, St. George Bldg— Suite 206, 300 East Monroe Street, Springfield, Illinois, the sum of (dollars) (other gift as described here) to be used for the general purposes of said Association." Illinois Parks and Recreation 11 September/October, 1973 |
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