6 Key Factors to Consider Before Purchasing A Trailer

6 Key Factors to Consider Before Purchasing A Trailer


Professionals in the landscape industry know that when you are in business, time equals money. The only true valuable resource we have in life is time. Every investment should be about spending our time wisely, in every facet of our lives. In our businesses, investing in quality products and equipment not only allows us to spend our time wisely, but creates a healthier work life environment. Purchasing a trailer should not just be looked at as a business investment, but a quality of life investment. With over 50 years experience in this incredible industry, it is our pleasure to team up with the Lawn Care Influencers Summit 2019 and share 6 things to consider and look for before purchasing a trailer. As a trailer manufacturer, in the production of the trailer, it is easy to know where to cut costs to keep the prices low and push more sales. In our experience; however, this does not serve the end user for the long haul. It increases sales for the manufacturer but the end user gets a lower quality trailer that is not built to last. When you’re in the market for a trailer you want to look for a manufacturer that has you in mind. Here are some key factors to consider.
Quality Lighting Systems: There is nothing more frustrating than a trailer with poor wiring that is not assembled properly. Wiring that is dangling and clipped along the frame is easily damaged and once damaged becomes unusable and costly to repair. When looking at lighting make sure that the wire is encased and protected to ensure dependability everytime you hook up.
Heavy Duty/ Replaceable Fenders: Dents happen; it comes with the industry. Fenders welded directly to the trailer are not easily replaceable. They are costly and eat up time in the work day needing repair. Once dented, the overall value of the trailer is also depreciated. Visual appeal is diminished and user value decreased. Look for heavy duty and replaceable fenders that bolt to the trailer. That way, when dents happen, fenders can be easily and quickly replaced.
Quality Attachment Systems: Cheap ball hitches are to keep the cost down, period. They ensure a future purchase of a better quality hitch later on. Professionals know how important a quality adjustable quick hitch system is, so get it from the start. Focus on quality and functionality.
Sturdy Sides, Floor and Tailgates: It is common to see a steel frame with light duty wood or tin side panels. Look for a trailer that is constructed with tubular steel and dimensional sheeting. The trailer will weigh and cost more, but will be stronger, more dependable and last longer.
Secure Tie Down and Safety Gates: Trailers that are constructed with the end user in mind are constructed with functional side rail tie down capacity and secure rear door locking systems to eliminate safety concerns. Spending time trying to secure things is time wasted. Look for trailers with quality side rail tie down capacities and safety gates. Safety mechanisms in place minimize work hours and costly accidents.
Attachments and Storage Locations with Locking Systems: A well organized trailer tells customers they are working with a well organized company, as well as being a great marketing tool while out and about. Time spent looking for unorganized equipment is time that can be used doing the job. Look for a trailer that combines storage for all of your tools, liquids, and safety gear in strategic locations with locking systems to keep your equipment safe and your work day flowing.
At Green Valley, we believe being in the landscaping industry is one of the most noble professions. We strive for efficiency, function, quality, and versatility in our products because we know the value of a trailer that is built for the end user. We hope you’ve found these factors to consider beneficial when you’re in the market for your own trailer. See it as a life and time investment and not only will your business flourish, but your life will prosper as well. As part of the Lawn Care Influencers Summit 2019, we wish you a safe, productive and enjoyable season ahead! #LawnCareInfluencersSummit2019#LawnCareInfluencersSummit2019
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Joliet police chief plans to retire

Joliet Police Chief Brian Benton has given notice of retirement and will begin taking paid leave at the end of August.
His notice of retirement, effective Nov. 27, comes at a time when the city is leaving two of four deputy chief positions vacant in anticipation of a restructuring of the command positions in the police department.
“It’s in the best interest of the police department, and the city as a whole, for a new chief to come in and move forward with his command staff,” Benton said. “I anticipate another deputy chief retiring in the coming months. I don’t know if it’s fair for me to pick these three positions if they’re going to be there for another chief moving forward.”
Benton is only 49 but said he will become eligible for retirement when he turns 50 in November.
The pressures of the job and time away from his family were factors in his decision to retire, Benton said.
“It’s a very stressful job,” he said. “There’s a lot of pressure that most people wouldn’t realize when they aren’t in it.”
His notice of retirement came a day after a request to fill one of two vacant deputy chief positions was pulled off the agenda for a meeting in which the City Council was to vote on the matter.
City Manager David Hales said he does not want to fill the two vacancies until the city resolves a dispute with the police supervisors union that could lead to the elimination of four captain positions.
Deputy Chief of Administration Tab Jensen retired in July, and Deputy Chief of Technical Services Brian Dupuis retired earlier this year.
The deputy chief structure was created in 2014 under Benton. Also appointed at the time were Deputy Chief of Operations Al Roechner and Deputy Chief of Investigations Ed Gregory, who remain on the job.
Benton said that a number of people in key positions in the police department are reaching retirement age, and he believes it best for a new chief to be in place if those positions open up.
Although Benton’s official retirement date is Nov. 27, he will begin taking paid leave at the end of August, Hales said. Benton said he will assist in the transition, but he may no longer effectively be leading the department by September.
“The immediate task is to work on naming an interim chief,” Hales said.
Hales and Mayor Bob O’Dekirk met Thursday to begin discussing the process of hiring a new police chief. The process will have community involvement in some form, he said.
“We want a very engaged process with opportunities for the entire community to give input,” Hales said.
He called Benton “a consummate professional.”
“[Benton] has a passion for moving forward to continuously improve how law enforcement is delivered and recognizes, especially these days, how important it is to have relationships with all members of the community,” Hales said.
O’Dekirk commended Benton for his leadership during a time when police departments have come under fire in many communities.
“It’s been a very difficult time for law enforcement all over the country,” O’Dekirk said. “He’s done a good job leading the department.”
Benton emphasized community outreach in the department.
“I am very proud of the relationships that I have helped foster in our community, especially in some of our underserved communities,” Benton said.
The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies presented Joliet police with an Accreditation with Excellence Award in July, the second consecutive time the department received it under Benton.
From The Hearld News:

The Dodge Report


Dodge calls for consolidation, saving millions Illinois State Treasurer candidate Jim Dodge and Comptroller candidate Darlene Senger called for consolidating the offices they are seeking, the move will save taxpayers an estimated $12-$14 million per year. Dodge’s Democrat opponent challenged the savings estimate until confronted with previous interviews where he confirmed Dodge’s figures. House Speaker Mike Madigan and the Democrat leadership in Springfield has consistently refused to let consolidation come to a vote.

(Learn More)


“I will be a tireless advocate for taxpayers as treasurer,” said Jim Dodge. “My opponent’s silence has been deafening when issues of saving taxpayers money arises.”

Republicans Come Out In Shorewood Parade

                                                                                   Republicans Come Out In Shorewood Parade
By: Alex Anderson                                                                                                                                      It was a solid show of support yesterday Sunday, August 5th, 2018 at the Shorewood parade. Republican candidates and supporters alike took to the streets at around 12:15pm. For the first time all year, there were 4 statewide candidates and a lot of well know republican elected officials walking as a team.                                                                                                                Republican candidate for Attorney General Erika Harold, Candidate Jim Dodge for State Treasurer, Darlene Sanger for Comptroller, and Jason Helland for Secretary of the state were all out and talking to voters.

With November right around the corner, it's only fitting that you see these guys working harder and harder! For the first time ever in Illinois, the governor's race has topped a quarter billion in spending and every day we are seeing more and more coming out. Now more than ever these candidates need to build name ID and resonate with voters if they hope to win in the November Elections.

Also in attendance was State Representative Mark Batnick, Judge Ben Braun, Candidate Alyssia Benford for State Representative, Judge Victoria Kennison, Candidate for County Clerk Laurie McPhillips and The Will County Young Republicans had a team of newly elected members out including Christian Carry Secretary, Matt Wiley Tressure and Brandon Harris Director of Communications. The Will County Young Republicans have made an effort to rebuild the team in 2018 helping reunify the Republican party in Will County as a whole! 

For the first time in 6 years Will County Young Republicans host special election to revive organization

For the first time in 6 years Will County Young Republicans host special election to revive organization 

                                      By: Alex Anderson 

Cornel Darden Jr 33, of Shorewood, IL a Republican was appointed President of the Will County Young Republicans today! As the Young Republicans have not had newly appointed or elected leadership since 2012 this is a major move for the local party.

Cornel Darden, Jr has a Masters degree in information science and he has been involved with the local community for 15 years. His tenure includes time as a College professor at Kennedy-King College, South Suburban College, and Joliet Junior College.

With aspirations of growing the local party to over 100 members Mr. Darden, Jr has a task ahead of him. Along side Darden, Jr also elected was Chris Lang 27, of Joliet as Vice President, Christian Cary 22, of Bolingbrook as , Secretary, Matt Wylie 28, of Joliet, and Brandon Harris 28, of Joliet as Information Officer.

As Cornel Darden Jr and his young team moves forward they will continue to develop more and more ground. With this season's election cycle in front of this young and focused team they are sure to have a lot on their hands.

As a team this young group of individuals is headed on a mission to regain positions county wide through this election cycle with a group effort. If you or anyone you know would like to join this organization contact the Young Republicans at click here and request a meeting schedule.


Morning Spin: Trump will visit Illinois steel plant today

Morning Spin: Trump will visit Illinois steel plant today
Gov. Bruce Rauner won’t be on hand, noting this week that he appeared in Granite City a week ago to veto legislation that would have required the city's mayor be named to a local flood-control agency. The governor appeared with Vice President Mike Pence this month, embracing the White House despite spending much of his term avoiding saying Trump’s name.
Democratic challenger J.B. Pritzker on Wednesday needled Rauner over his decision to avoid Trump during his visit, saying “this governor seems to want to play both sides of the issue.”
But Trump will be joined by U.S. Rep. Mike Bost, a Murphysboro Republican who is locked in a competitive re-election bid against Democrat Brendan Kelly, the St. Clair County state’s attorney.
“Looking forward to joining @POTUS in Granite City to celebrate return of 800 steel jobs,” Bost tweeted. “Pres. (Ronald) Reagan came to our neck of the woods 30 years ago & we’re still talking about it in S. Illinois. Have a feeling folks heading back to work will talk about this visit 30 years from now.”
In a statement about Trump’s visit, Kelly doesn’t criticize the president by name. After all, Trump won many southern Illinois counties that comprise the 12th Congressional District where Kelly is taking on Bost.
“Our country is deeply divided right now, but we should all agree it’s a good thing to see steelworkers in Granite City getting back to work,” Kelly said in a statement. “It’s right to confront China’s cheating on steel, but disconnected trade policies like Fast Track that Mike Bost supports have done a lot of damage in Southern Illinois.”
Trump, meanwhile, appeared with European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker at the White House on Wednesday, when the president said “we also will resolve the steel and aluminum tariff issues, and we will resolve retaliatory tariffs.” (Monique Garcia)

What’s on tap

*Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s schedule wasn’t available.
*Gov. Bruce Rauner will tour businesses in Itasca and Machesney Park, and he’ll act on tax credit legislation in Peoria.
*Republican U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam and Democratic challenger Sean Casten will debate on Fox 32 at 10 p.m. It will be streamed live on the station’s website and Facebook page at 6 p.m.

From the notebook

*Election security: Illinois’ entire U.S. House delegation has asked federal officials for a briefing about election security, given that the state was a “major target” of Russian hackers in the 2016 election. Read more here.
*Emanuel doesn’t engage on Wilson: Mayor Emanuel pointedly declined Wednesday to weigh in on mayoral challenger Willie Wilson’s weekend event where he passed out thousands of dollars in cash to people at a South Side church.
Asked about the Sunday event at the New Covenant Missionary Baptist Church where the Wilson campaign said he handed out nearly $40,000 in personal cash to help people with various expenses, Emanuel first made a joke: “(My wife) Amy says ‘Why don’t you do that at home here?’”
But then he stepped away from the controversy: “You don’t need me to comment on something because a picture’s worth a thousand words, it speaks for itself.”
On Wednesday, Ald. Ed Burke, 14th, introduced a resolution at the City Council meeting, calling on the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office and the U.S. attorney to investigate whether the money giveaway violated campaign finance laws that prohibit purchasing votes. The resolution notes repeatedly that Gov. Rauner was with Wilson at the event and that the governor contributed money to a fund Wilson set up to help people pay their property taxes.
Rauner on Monday said he gave Wilson, a friend of his, $100,000 last year and an additional $100,000 "in the last month or two" to help struggling families pay their property taxes but did not approve of Wilson handing out cash at the church. Democratic challenger J.B. Pritzker said on Wednesday that Rauner is “obviously aligning himself with people that are handing money out at churches.” (John Byrne, Monique Garcia)
*Da fundraiser: Legendary former Bears head coach Mike Ditka is headlining a fundraiser for a Republican state House candidate in Chicago’s northwest suburbs.
Ditka is helping Jillian Rose Bernas at an Aug. 9 fundraiser, according to an email alert from the Chicago Young Republicans. She’s running against Democratic state Rep. Michelle Mussman of Schaumburg.
Bernas is a Schaumburg Township District Library Trustee and previously worked at the U.S. embassy in Chile, according to her campaign website.
Ditka considered entering the political fray as a Republican U.S. Senate candidate in the 2004 campaign, but ultimately did not.
*Puerto Rico trip: Democratic U.S. Reps. Luis Gutierrez of Chicago and Robin Kelly of Matteson will be in a delegation to Puerto Rico led by House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi. The trip starts Thursday.

Source:
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-donald-trump-illinois-granite-city-20180725-story.html

Illinois GOP candidates push to merge treasurer, comptroller

Darlene Senger                                                                                         Jim Dodge

Candidates for Illinois comptroller and treasurer want to merge the offices, effectively putting one of them out of a job if they were both elected.
Darlene Senger, Republican candidate for comptroller, and Jim Dodge, a Republican looking to unseat Treasurer Michael Frerichs, say the state should merge their offices.
“Illinois is facing a budget shortfall and a politician surplus,” a joint statement from the two candidates says. “We urge the legislature to save taxpayer dollars by consolidating the offices of Treasurer and Comptroller.”
The Illinois Constitution would have to be changed to merge the offices. Senger and Dodge want to press the issue so lawmakers pass a constitutional amendment that would then be on the subsequent statewide ballot.
A spokesman for comptroller Susana Mendoza says the Republicans’ estimation of $12 million in savings isn’t accurate.
“The framers of the state constitution were familiar with the potential for corruption in having one officer in charge of receiving money, investing it and paying it out,” the spokesman, Abdon Pallasch, said. “That's because Orville Hodge embezzled $6 million in state funds in the '50's. That's $57 million in today's money – far more than the phony projected savings number.”
Senger said claims that the offices were separated to ward off corruption doesn’t make sense considering the technology that’s available to keep track of money.
“Everything’s online,” she said. “Things are now done with computers that will make sure that you’re doing things accurately.”
The Illinois state Senate voted to place the question of consolidation on the ballot in the 2014 election in 2012. Frerichs voted to put a consolidation measure on the ballot when he was a state senator. The measure never passed the House.
“We shouldn’t feel comfortable asking Illinois taxpayers to tighten their belts and hand over more of their hard-earned money when political leaders in Springfield aren’t willing to do the same thing,” Senger said.
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