CLCA
San Diego Chapter Announces Winners
The
San Diego chapter of the California Landscape Contractors Association
(CLCA), a statewide trade association of licensed landscape and
landscape-related specialty contractors, has announced that 22
local landscape contractors have been honored for excellence in
landscape installation and maintenance as part of its 2008 Beautification
Awards program.
On
Friday, July 25, at the Maderas Golf Club in Poway, the CLCA San
Diego chapter said it presented 58 Beautification Awards in 31
categories, culled from 118 entries, which encompassed categories
covering residential and commercial landscape installation, maintenance
and renovation, along with water features, outdoor lighting and
water-saving California friendly design.
The
three top awards were: Sweepstakes award for best overall project
to DeMaria Landtech, Inc. of Solana Beach for the Perry residence
in Rancho Santa Fe; President's Award for landscape construction
to Enchanted Landscapes Inc. of Rancho Santa Fe for creating a
family style Tuscan retreat at the Willard residence in Santa
Luz; and, Judges Award for landscape maintenance to The Brickman
Group of San Diego for the Villas at Rancho Valencia in Rancho
Santa Fe. Multiple award winners included: Cirošs Landscape, Inc.
of Escondido with eight awards; The Brickman Group of San Diego
with seven awards; Summit Services, Inc. of Escondido with six
awards; DeMaria Landtech, Inc. of Solana Beach, Enchanted Landscapes,
Inc. of Rancho Santa Fe and Paradise Landscape of Carlsbad with
four awards apiece; Schnetz Landscape Company of Escondido with
three awards apiece; Benchmark Landscape, Inc. of Poway, Columbine
Landscape, Inc. of Vista, Daniels Landscape, Inc. of San Marcos,
Nature Designs Landscaping of Vista, NPN Landscape, Inc. of Encinitas,
Torrey Pines Landscape, Inc. of San Diego, and The Yard Fairy
of Carlsbad with two awards apiece. .
Saving
Water and Money for Your HOA
Homeowner
associations and landscapers can be powerful allies in conserving
water in the landscape. HOA property managers, board members,
and landscape technicians are invited to attend together to learn
how to lower the water use at their sites. The workshop will include
real-world testimonial from industry leaders who have successfully
improved their properties and reduced the water costs through
cooperation and innovation. The latest information about valuable
water-agency financial incentive programs will also be included.
September
5Friday
9-11 a.m.
Quail Botanical Gardens
230 Quail Dr.
Encinitas CA 92024
1
- 3 p.m.
City of Solana Beach City Council Chambers
635 S. Highway 101
Solana Beach CA 92057
October
17 - Friday
9 - 11 a.m.
City of Oceanside
Civic Center Library Community Room
330 N. Coast Hwy
Oceanside CA 92054
1- 3 p.m.
City of Poway
Poway City Council Chambers
13325 Civic Center Dr.
Poway CA 92064
Register
by calling (619) 660-0614 X10 or at info@thegarden.org.
September
10: CLCA at the Ballgame
NEW
PRICE! Due to a decrease in costs, the cost of the tickets
to the CLCA Padres outing have been significantly reduced.
TICKETS
ARE STILL AVAILABLE FOR $20 PER PERSON!
Down from the original price of $50 per person.
The
annual CLCA San Diego Padre Night will be held Wednesday, September
10, on the Rooftop of the Western Metals Building at Petco Park
in downtown San Diego. The Padres will be facing the Los Angeles
Dodgers with a 7:05 p.m. game time.
The
cost of admission includes all food and drink. The Padrešs staff
arranges a delicious buffet with everything from nachos to Kosher
dogs, hamburgers, corn on the cob, pasta salads and desserts.
It even includes beer, wine, water and sodas. The buffet is available
from 6:00 p.m. to around 8:00 p..m., so donšt be too late.
Rainbird
Corporation and Unique Lighting Systems have once again generously
stepped up to co-sponsor this event.
Please
RSVP and send payment by September 5, to allow time for ticket
distribution. Make checks payable to CLCA San Diego Chapter and
send to: Imperial Sprinkler Supply Inc.
Attn: Harry Funk
630 Enterprise St.,
Escondido, CA 92029
Ph 760-738-8301 Ext. 211 • harryf@imperialsprinkler.com.
Safe
Cleanup of Fire Ash and Debris
The
local fires have resulted in large volumes of fire ash and debris
throughout San Diego County. When mandatory evacuations are lifted,
residents who return to their effected homes and neighborhood
should use caution when they come in contact with these materials.
In
an effort to avoid possible health problems the California Environmental
Protection Agency has developed a list of recommended steps to
follow when cleaning up after a fire:
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 SDCWA
20 Gallon Challenge
Do
your part to help our region save water. Take the 20 Gallon Challenge
and save 20 gallons of water per day per person. For more information
on ways you can save,
click
here.
CLCA
Water Management Certification Program
CLCA
is now offering a Water Mangement Certification. Visit the state
website for more information and test dates.
Become
a Qualified Landscape Irrigation Technician. This local, low cost
training is essential for today's landscape professional. For
more information and a registration form, click
here.
San Diego Chapter Public Relations Committee
Introduces Two New Programs
The
San Diego chapter Public Relations Committee recently unveiled
two new programs utilizing the chapter's web site to promote the
CLCA and its member firms.
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