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208-681-4769 Page 3 INLA President’s Message by Aaron McCracken, Sunnyside Gardens A show exhibitor commented upon return from this year’s Horticulture Expo, “The INLA show is different, it feels like family and that’s something you don’t feel at other shows.” I missed that camaraderie and feeling of belonging this year, as I wasn’t able to attend. My ill wife and pre-term baby took priority, as they should. Thank you Ann, for being understanding and Nicki, for taking over my duties at the show. My wife Alicia and little Preston are now doing great. Thanks for all the calls of concern and encouragement from my INLA family! This Association has been a part of my life since I was very small and watched my Dad participate and serve. Yes, I’m a second generation President, sorry if I just dated some of you. I look forward to an exciting year serving as President of the INLA. I am here to serve each of you in any way I can and to continue to strengthen this great Idaho Industry. Yale Youngblood recently stated in Garden Center Magazine, “This isn’t your Grandfather’s horticulture world.” As we focus on 2012, note how many things have changed and impacted our industry the past handful of years. We all need to continue to find ways to adapt, improve and find success in the current horticulture atmosphere in which we find ourselves. Rather than waiting around for the seemingly elusive “catalyst of growth,” make your own. As Youngblood mentions, it’s hard to find many positive adjectives in the horticulture vernacular at the outset of this year. Many are using words like frightening, of Outdoor Handheld challenging, foreboding or devastating. As we assess Power Equipment in our fields, stores, greenhouses and goals I hope as INLA members we’re replacing these words with ones like promising, growing, achieving, and winning because it’s up to us. Let’s take what we’ve learned and “Let’s Grow Together” this year! Make your own Catalyst of Growth use words like: promise, grow achieve , win # 1 SELLING BRAND AMERICA * NEW ON ALL STIHL LAWN CARE PRODUCTS 2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY * * Warranty expires two years from the date of product purchase. Excludes products used for rental use. FS 90 R TRIMMER $ Aaron McCracken Sunnyside Gardens • Solid drive shaft offers end user more fl exibility by accommodating optional attachments • Features a powerful and lightweight low-emission engine Available at participating dealers. © 2011 STIHL 299 95 SNW-SRP New and improved BR 600 STIHL Magnum ™ Backpack Blower See dealer for details. *”Number one selling brand” is based on syndicated Irwin Broh Research (commercial landscapers) as well as independent consumer research of 2010 U.S. sales and market share data for the gasoline-powered handheld outdoor power equipment category combined sales to consumers and commercial landscapers. www.inlagrow.org STIHLusa.com Available at participating dealers. © 2010 STIHL
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