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Board of Directors President Alex La Belle CGCS Merry-Hill Golf Club 519-648-2304 Past President John Taylor Twenty Valley Golf Club 905-562-4181 Vice President Simon George Oakville Golf Club 905-844-5796 Treasurer Ian Bowen Oshawa Golf Club 905-725-9511 What's Inside: Secretary Paul Dodson CGCS Lionhead Golf Club President's Message Page 4 905-455-8400 Golf & Meetings Schedules of Events 1997 Page 5 Roster O.G.S.A Candidates for Elections Page 6 Bob Heron CGCS Beacon Hall Golf Club Ontario Turfgrass Symposium 1997 Page 7 905-841-0252 OSC/Nutrite Seminars Page 9 Scholarships & Donations Paul White Waste not - Want not Page 14 Mississauga Golf Club 905-278-4741 Brantford Golf & Country Clubs Page 15 Public Relations & Welcoming The Soil Stewardship Program Page 18 John Gravett Member/Public Participation Page 20 Credit Valley Golf Club 905-275-2505 Crop Protection Institute Page 21 Keith Bartlett Ontario Seed Company Ltd. Page 22 Thornhill Country Club 905-889-2735 Bylaws Monte Anderson Pointe West Golf Club Advertisers Index: 519-736-5050 Membership Nutrite Page 8 Jim Flett Muskoka Lakes Golf Course Turfcare Page 14 705-765-3165 Vanden Bussche Page 17 Newsletter Editor Mark Piccolo Turfcare Page 18 Galt Country Club 519-650-1503 Braemar Page 19 Office Manager Turfdrain Page 21 Cindi Charters Nu-Gro Page 21 Guelph Turfgrass Institute 328 Victoria Street South Guelph, Ontario N1H 6H8 Telephone: (519) 824-OGSA Cover: OGSA Headquarters; Guelph Turfgrass Institute Tax: (519) 766-1704 Designed and Printed by City Graphics Design & Print Inc. Sensing, Integrated Pest Management, Weather President’s Monitoring and the new Pesticide Regulations are essential. They help us to understand and work with, Message... and within, our environment for the responsible care of a shrinking world. These programs and By Alex La Belle CGCS regulations allow us to demonstrate our sincere Another season winds its understanding of the fragility of all ecosystems and way to an end and we our commitment towards their health. begin to think of the new We are working to redefine our membership year almost as soon as the classifications, to reflect the serious intent we have old one finishes; towards being accepted, by the general public and dedication! Certainly we our governing bodies, as responsible caretakers. have had a better finish One of the largest associations of its kind in the than last year. No one was going to get caught short world, the Golf Course Superintendents’ Association this time. I was talking to many people at the of America, is in the forefront of this movement OSC/Nutrite Seminars and that was the general towards minimum standards for Class “A”, “B” and consensus going around. We are getting the “C” membership status. We are now, and always reputation in this province of providing exceptional have been, a partner in this drive towards opportunities for education through our association professionalism. It was our Association which and industry associates. It is a reputation of which helped to start this trek. The first President of the we should be very proud. Many of you will be GCSAA was our own William Sansom. We are now reading this magazine for the first time at the in the process of recommitting ourselves to this renowned Ontario Turfgrass Symposium; another common goal of being the leaders in our Green credit to our association and our long time partner World. You have answered a small survey which the University of Guelph. Membership applications asked whether we should re-affiliate ourselves with are available at the OGSA Booth. We request that the GCSAA, requiring minimum standards for OGSA you either apply or renew your membership so that Board participation. The overwhelming response your name and contact numbers are included in this was that we should require that 50% our Directors year’s membership roster. There is a break from and all Officers, be members of the GCSAA. The past procedures with regards to the payment of dues harmonizing of our membership classifications will and inclusion in the roster. Should your dues not be allow us to participate in the drive towards entry level received by February 28th, your name will not be standards for golf course superintendents. It included in the roster. We do not wish to delay with demonstrates a commitment to excellence. the production and mailing of roster and dues Certification, whether it is through the GCSAA or The invoices have been in the mail since October 1st. Canadian Golf Course Superintendents’ Association Next year we are looking at sending the invoices out is another very important step along the way. September 1st so that clubs which close early will Everything we can do to demonstrate our intent to be have more notice of the membership renewal. the best that we can possibly be, will help pave the It has been a pleasure to have been able to way for those who follow in our footsteps. It will give serve this association for the past eight years and to us the leverage we need to be understood and see it grow in numbers, strength and quality. We can accepted as dedicated, informed, and up to date be very proud of our level of professionalism. professionals. Those things which are the hardest to Certainly the educational standards have risen and achieve are the most recognized, appreciated and the quality of programs such as the Ontario Turfgrass valued. It is up to all of us, to become even more Symposium are something we have had a direct recognized, appreciated and valued! Your vote in impact upon. We have grown as Superintendents. favor of the bylaw amendments at the Annual We have always sought to know more; to know why; General Meeting is an affirmation of your dedication to know how. There is one thing for certain; this thing to these goals. we do will continue to be as versatile as nature itself. In closing, I would like to express my sincere That variable alone will continue to be the driving appreciation of your support for our board members. force that that creates a genesis of new technology They have spent many hours and traveled many and procedure. We must remember, though, that miles to meet and debate the best options available technology is a means to an end. Technological to promote our image and meet our needs. They advances cannot be at the expense of nature but have spent much time away from their families and rather a servant of nature. Our adoption of programs clubs, under sometimes hazardous conditions, to such as the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary work on your behalf. Some have been doing this for Program, Soil Stewardship Programs, Remote Aerial years and others will, hopefully, be doing this for years and others will be doing it for a few more have been times of exhilaration and times of years. I would encourage everyone to do their part disappointment. I appreciate all of the times I have to participate in this very rewarding experience. It experienced and the opportunities to have worked gives you a unique understanding of the complexity with the exceptional people who make up this Great of our membership and the delicate procedure of Association. balancing everyone’s needs. It will provide you the opportunity to learn, to work in team situations and Best Wishes for a safe and happy holiday to take a hand in shaping your own future. There season. Golf and Meetings Schedule of Events 1997 by Ian Bowen Pro/Superintendent Event : Glen Abbey Golf Buffalo Historical Society. The golf course Club - May 13th, 1997 consisted of nine holes until the Club’s merger with Host: Dean Baker the adjacent Buffalo Golf Club, which also had a Glen Abbey’s unique Swinging Monk symbol nine hole course. has an interesting history. Glen Abbey was The prosperity of the 1920’s and the growing originally a large country estate and when its owner problems of a city location led the board to aquire a passed away, he bequethed the property to some site in Williamsville. The internationally known golf Jesuit priests for use as a retreat. After several course architects Colt and Allison were engaged to years, the priests moved on as the estate was too design the new layout. To this day, it remains one large for them to care for. However, their stay left its of the few courses authored by them in the country. mark and The Abbey is reported to be haunted by The Park Club was the site of the 1934 P.G.A the ghost of a friendly monk. Championship won by Paul Runyan who defeated A group of Oakville businessmen purchased the Craig Wood in a playoff. Located just 30 minutes property and turned it into Upper Canada Golf and from the border, this course, it’s fine conditioning Country Club. It subsequently became the and great hospitality will be a treat for all who will Clearstream Golf and Country Club, and finally Glen attend. Abbey. This course was the first public golf club in Canada to be specifically designed for major Summer Field Day and GTI Event: tournaments with the spectator in mind. The Abbey, The Cutten Club - August 11 th, 1997 designed by Jack Nicklaus, serves as the annual Host: Richard Creed host to the Canadian Open Golf Championship and The Cutten Club was named in honour of Arthur more than 100 corporate golfing events. Course W. Cutten, a Guelph boy who went to Chicago Superintendent Dean Baker is no stranger to Glen towards the end of the 19th century, where he made Abbey. Dean has worked on the greens staff since a fortune in wheat. He never forgot his hometown, it’s opening in 1977. After graduating from the and in 1928 decided to build an 18 hole golf course University of Guelph in 1985, he worked his way up in Guelph. The course was laid out by Charles the ladder obtaining the Head Superintendent (Chick) Evans, a well-known golf architect in position in 1989. Dean has enjoyed 16 years at Chicago and former U.S. champion. During the Glen Abbey, taking part in 15 Canadian Opens and depression in 1931, the club started solely as a pay- numerous corporate events each year. In 1994, the as-you play course. When Arthur W. Cutten died in Nicklaus organization recognized Dean by naming 1936, advertissments to sell the club were placed in him their Superintendent of the year, a rare honour newspapers throughout North America. However, it that encompasses all superintendents working wasn’t until 1939 that the course was purchased by within the Nicklaus organization. Stanley Thompson of Toronto, a prominent golf architect and ardent golfer. During World War II, the President/Greens Chairman/Director Event: clubhouse was occupied by the Royal Canadian Air The Park Country Club of Buffalo - June 16th, Force while the course remained in play. After the 1997 death of Mr. Thompson in 1953, the property was Host: Scott Dodson about to be purchased for land development, The Park Country Club, founded in 1903, has a however, a group of local industries purchased all of rich history as the second oldest existing golf the outstanding shares in order to preserve the golf organization in the Buffalo district. course. Today, the Cutten Club stands as an The original clubhouse and grounds were outstanding test of golf. The club has served as located on the site of the 1901 Pan-American host to a number of O.G.A. events over the years. Exposition, on the Middlesex Road across from the O.G.S.A CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIONS KEITH BARTLETT - DIRECTOR, OGSA have served on the Board of Directors since 1992. I THORNHILL COUNTRY CLUB currently serve as the OGSA’s Treasurer and as Chairman of the Golf and Meetings Committee. I am I have found it to be very rewarding while serving on also a member of the CGSA and the GCSAA. It has the OGSA Board of Directors. I have held the been my distinct honor to serve as the Associations’ portfolio of Public Relations and Golf Committee Secretary and Treasurer over the past two years. I member during that time. The goal of the Public have had the opportunity to work with the Executive Relations Committee is to better promote the Committee of the OGSA. I feel very good about our association to the golfing community and the current position and our future within the golf membership. More importantly, we have strived to industry. I am honored to have my name placed in welcome new members into the association and the nomination for the office of Vice President of the inform them of the many advantages associated Ontario Golf Superintendents’ Association. with becoming a member of the OGSA. There is still much to be accomplished in this area along with the Thank You, many other exiting activities in the OGSA. I would Ian Bowen like to continue to serve and would appreciate your support. BOB HERON - DIRECTOR, OGSA BEACON HALL GOLF CLUB Thank You, Keith Bartlett I am looking forward to another term as Director of the OGSA. There are many new and exciting LAMONT ANDERSON - DIRECTOR, OGSA possibilities for the OGSA as we look forward to a POINTE WEST GOLF CLUB much closer relationship with the GCSAA. Being involved with the “young lions” on the Board, I have had over 25 years experience in golf course certainly is a stimulating experience. construction and maintenance of both public and private golf courses. This year marks the twenty-fifth Thank You, year I have been a member of the OGSA and the Bob Heron CGSA. I am also a member of the GCSAA, the OTRF and the Kent-Essex Greenskeeper Society SIMON GEORGE - DIRECTOR, OGSA (KEGS). I am a graduate of the University of OAKVILLE GOLF CLUB Guelph. I have been married for twenty-five years and have two grown daughters. I feel I understand Greetings, My name is Simon George. I am the needs of today’s superintendent and wish to currently working as Golf Course Superintendent at help the OGSA serve these needs. the Oakville Golf Club, a position I have held for the last nine years. I have been involved with the OGSA Thank You, Board of Directors for seven years, managing seven Lamont Anderson different portfolios. I am now serving as Vice President. I certainly enjoy my involvement with IAN BOWEN - DIRECTOR, OGSA the Association and would like to continue as OSHAWA GOLF CLUB president in 1997. I am up for re-election this year and with your support will be President in 1997. I have been the Superintendent at the Oshawa Golf Club since 1992. Previously, I was the Thank You, Superintendent at Lakeview Golf Club. I have been Simon George a member of the Association for nine years and WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7, 1997 ONTARIO TURFGRASS 8:00 am Registration desk opens and Trade SYMPOSIUM -1997 Show opens KEYNOTE SPEAKER - Ron MacLean, CBC 9:00 -12 noon Concurrent Seminars Sports 1. Adding Competative Value with Effective Customer Relations - Peter Barrow Ron MacLean’s broadcasting career began in 2. Optimizing Weed Control on Turf - 1978 when he took over a 16 month part-time position Dr. Chris Hall at a radio station in Red Deer, Alberta. During grade 3. Integrated Pest Management - The Latest - 12, he assumed the midnight newscaster job on Dr. Linda Gilkeson Sunday nights, was promoted to disc jockey, and then 4. The Magic of Greenkeeping - Michael became the program manager. He was then asked to Bavier and Gord Witteveen be a weatherman on the sister television station. One night in 1984, a producer from Molstar Afternoon - Seminars - Golf Course Communications saw him doing his ad-lib forecast and hired him to host the Calgary Flames telecast on 2:30 - 3:00 Insect Control Strategies Which Calgary 7, an independent TV station in Calgary. He Minimize Non-Target Effects Dr. Mike then became the sports anchor on the local evening Villani, Cornell University news. 3:00 - 3:30 Anthracnose Crown Rot Dr. Joe In 1986, MacLean’s first love, hockey, took him to Vargas, Michigan State University Toronto and the CBC’s Molson Hockey Night in 3:45 - 4:15 Computer Simulation of Landscape Canada. His professional duties were expanded to Shade Manipulation for Disease include hosting CBC’s coverage of the 1988 Summer Management Dr. Terry Gillespie, GTI Olympics in Seoul and the 1992 Winter Olympics in 4:15 - 4:45 Mapping the Sun on Greens Scott Albertville. He also co-hosted CBC’s coverage of the Robinson, Arborist’s Tree Service 1994 Commonwealth Games from Victoria B.C. In what little free time he has MacLean is a level 5 Ontario Golf Superintendents’ Association referee for the Canadian Amateur Hockey Association Annual General Meeting - 5:00 P.M. and plays in numerous charity golf tournaments across the country. THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 1997 In his keynote address Ron MacLean will speak to you about his experience in the world of sports Ontario Turfgrass Research Foundation including his recent work at the Atlanta Olympics. Annual General Meeting - 8:00 A.M. OTS 1997 SCHEDULE IN BRIEF 8:30 am Registration Desk Opens 9:00 - 12:00 Concurrent Seminars TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 1997 1. Grub Workshop - Dr. Mike Villani 2. Solving Turf Management Problems 8:00 am Registration desk opens - lower level - A Case Study Approach foyer Trade Show Opens - - Dr. Jack Eggens Constellation and Galaxy Ballrooms 3. Turf Rootzone Construction and and Foyers Drainage Principles 10:00 am Opening Ceremonies - Dr. Steve Baker Rhod Trainor, Chair OTS 1997 4. Understanding the Human Element - Dr. John Watson Afternoon - Industry Specific Seminars - Golf Course Afternnoon - Seminars - Golf Course 2:30 - 3:00 Protective covers for greens Dr. Yves 1:00 - 2:00 Innovative Superintendents Desjardins, Laval University - Installing an Irrigation System in 3:00 - 3:30 Use of Porous Ceramic in Golf Eight Short Years, Jerry Richard Green Construction Ken Mrock, - Rising from the Dead, Ian Head Groundskeeper for the Chapman Chicago Bears - A Different Method for Greens 3:45 - 4:15 Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Construction, Alex La Beile System of Canada Update - Renovating Nine Holes; The Saga Cooperative Sanctuary System Rep. Continues, Paul Scenna 4:15 - 4:45 GTI Research Update - Dr. Ken 2:00 - 2:30 Collegiate Challenge - Teams from Carey, Brenda Walsh,Wayne,Barton Penn State, University of Guelph and Seneca College go head to New!! OTS Social Event head to test their turf management knowledge, Alumni Team 5:00 P.M. - snacks served and cash bar Captains are Thom Charters, John Taylor and Gord Witteveen Ever believe in a product so much you want to write an ad? Gordon Witteveen, Superintendent of Toronto's Board of Trade course did - and here, word for word - is what he wrote about his success with Nutrite Professional Quality Fertilizers. I have been feeding my turf with With Nutrite products in my arsenal, Nutrite fertilizers longer than I care the grass is always A-1 in the spring. to remember. At times, I must confess, I have tried other products, but I always come Gordon Witteveen, Golf Course Superintendent back to Nutrite! The Board of Trade Country Club is recognized as one of Canada’s best maintained courses and Nutrite Professional Quality Fertilizers are a part of its success. At the Board of Trade we start every Make Nutrite a part of your growing success. Whether season on regular greens, and very you are a golf course superintendent, landscaper, grounds manager or a lawn care operator, Nutrite helps rarely need a temporary. build pride and reputation - from the ground up. Call today for details on the complete range of Nutrite Professional Quality Fertilizers British Columbia Alberta Manitoba Ontario Quebec Maritimes (604) 864-9044 (403) 850-8005 (204) 633-6205 (800) 265-8865 (514) 462-2555 (506) 863-7018 OSC/NUTRITE SEMINARS A HUGE SUCCESS! by Alex La Belle CGCS Wednesday, November 20 saw the arrival of the eighth annual OSC/NUTRITE Seminar Program. This popular annual event was attended by close to two hundred keenly interested individuals who showed up at the Burlington Golf & Country Cub to take in the latest information on turfgrass management. The host superintendent Pelino Scenna assisted in putting on a classy affair providing us with a comfortable setting. The speakers included: David Oatis -David Oatis of the USGA, -Dr. Norman Hummel, Hummel & Co. Inc., -Jack Austin of Canadian Irrigation Consultants, topsoil in the growing medium. The topsoil is an - Pam Charbonneau and Rob Witherspoon of attempt to add some biology to the equation without OMAFRA and the GTI, sacrificing the physical properties of the mix. At this -Tim Lacy of Purcell Industries, time the USGA is not recommending the use of any -Craig Holden, President of Sustain Corporation, other physical amendments to the growing -John Gravett, superintendent of Credit Valley medium. The use of angular stone has been Golf Club and President of Turfecs. accepted for increased stability, but as before the stone must be clean. Also, the size must be matched very closely with the particle sizes of the top mix if the choker layer is to be omitted. The subgrade does not have to conform the exact shape of the finished grade but the surface of the stone layer should closely match the finished product. As before the USGA does not recommend the use of geotextile materials between the growing medium and the gravel blanket. The information available would keep me writing for hours so you’ll just have to catch the act the next time its in town. Pam Charbonneau and Rob Witherspoon Back row: David Oatis, Norm Hummel, Craig Holden, Rob Witherspoon, gave an update on the research being carried on at and John Gravett, the GTI. Pam reported on the encouraging success Front row: Pam Charbonneau, Tim Lacy, Jack Austin of the IMP program offered last year to courses in the neighborhood of the GTI. The Ministry has The morning started of with Mr. Oatis given approval for its continuation next season, updating us on the latest feedback on the USGA however it is not fully funded. The value of having revised recommendations for putting green a talented labor pool of research people touring construction. As many people are aware these your course several times a year cataloguing and types of greens have been a constant source of tracking insects and other pests cannot be over controversy amongst members since their stated. inception. The recommendations have become The cost to become involved in this very more flexible in light of the great diversity of interesting and helpful program is only $500 per materials, or scarcity of specific materials, across year and the results are tangible. You could save North America. Perhaps the two biggest changes that amount just through the judicial use of are the variances in drainage stone size/shape and pesticides and labour in one season! Give Pam a the possible incorporation of small amounts of call . She is looking for courses in the Kitchener, In the future the scope of the project may expand. up very precisely by field tests. Irrigation pipe has Rob Witherspoon is in the process of never been better and the quality of installation is working with the OGSA and allied associations to improving steadily. A couple of cautions: avoid half develop a series of interactive displays for use at sizes in piping(i.e. 2 1/2 & 3 1/2 inch for example) industry trade shows to familiarize the public with and if you are going to install a decoder system you the benefits of turfgrass in the environment. One had better install the best lightning protection you such display involves the use of heat lamps in a can. One tip is to extend your ground rods covered case with turfgrass on one side and a hard horizontally about two inches below tine depth in reflective surface(asphalt) on the other. After a time irrigated areas. This will better facilitate the participants can place their hands on the surfaces to grounding of lightning strikes but, even that may not experience the difference in the cooling potential be enough! between the two surfaces. Many of you may recall Dr. Hummel visiting The displays will be made by interested us last year with Dr. Michael Hurdzan as a part of students at the University of Guelph. The OGSA is the GCSAA Seminars. Dr. Hummel wasinstrumental looking at a contribution along with our peers in the in assisting the USGA in the development of the green industry to cover costs of materials. The first new recommendations for putting green showing will take place this March at the Ontario construction. He also co-authored the new Blooms Show in Toronto. Our Association will be recommendation for soil testing protocols. It has identified as one of the participants of this public been a source of confusion in the past when education event. different soil labs would return very different results. The testing methods were not standardized until now thanks to Dr. Hummel and the USGA. I believe a list of companies using these defined procedures is available from the USGA. Dr. Hummel’s presentation had to do with the impact of topdressing and deep tine aerification on putting Norm Hummel Jack Austin is an independent irrigation specialist who has been practicing design and installation since 1970. He has worked with virtually Jack Austin every product on the market from nozzles to the most sophisticated computer operated pump stations in the world. As an independent, Jack was green physical properties. Some of the highlights able to give us an unbiased view into the strengths were: and weaknesses of several products from many -unless deep tining penetrates to a permeable different companies. The good news is that there subsurface layer it may be doing nothing more are a great many more strengths than weaknesses than creating a deeper reservoir for standing out there. The quality of water distribution from water. today’s sprinklers make our gems of the recent past -it appears that the real culprit in localized dry look like watering cans! We are approaching the spots is the hydrophobic film created on sand goal of flat line distribution from head to head thanks particles as a result of the organic matter. to the ongoing research and comparisons available -frequency of topdressing should be closely through computer analysis. This has been backed matched to the rate of growth of the turfgrass -which is directly affected by fertilizer practices and seasonal growth rates -thatch/topdressing layers are every bit as damaging as layers created by differing types of top dressing. There was a great deal more to all these presentations and obviously attendance is much more advantageous than second hand news. Craig Holden, of Sustain Corporation, had some very interesting revelations on the effectiveness of microbial additives to assist in the control of thatch. Perhaps these products in John Gravett combination with carefully managed topdressing could serve to provide our members with better with a summary of all the work that has been going putting surfaces. on with regards to the new attempts at pesticide regulation. John has worked very hard on our behalf to assist the Ministry in developing realistic guidelines for re-licensing and education. A report on this very important topic was carried in the last issue of Green Is Beautiful. The day wound up with a hilarious round of giggles thanks to the humor of Yuk Yuk’s comedian Steven J. Daniels, billed as “The Superintendent of Canadian Comedy”. All in all, a terrific experience and one that should go on your calendar for next Tim Lacy year. The quality of these annual seminars has initiated a drive to have them accredited by the GCSAA for continuing education units that may be applied to the re-certification requirements for certified golf course superintendents. We’ll keep Tim Lacy of Purcell Industries gave a eye you posted. opening presentation into their very precise coating In closing OSC/NUTRITE would like to process which has finally introduced to Canada, a thank the following companies for their support slow release potassium, which should be very helpful in maintaining this extremely important in making this day possible: nutrient in the rooting zone of highly permeable Agrisorbents Products Ltd., growing mediums. The coating is a flexible polymer Bayco Industries, which osmoticallyreleases the nutrient through the Great Salt Lake Minerals coating. The rate of release is a factor of the thickness of the coating and temperature. Just as Corporation, Hutcheson Sand & the molecules in a pot of boiling water react at a Mixes, faster rate than a pot of frozen water, the release of ISK Biosciences, nutrient through the polymer coat is a factor of Martin Marietta Magnesia Specialties temperature. Purcell has become very sophisticated in the development of its product. To the point Inc., Purcell Industries, where average temperatures for every region of the Rhone-Poulenc Canada Inc., world have been calculated. Coating thickness’ for Rohm and Haas Canada Inc., various products are matched to the specific location in the world where the product is bound. Solaris Group, This allows the release rate of the product to be Sustain Corporation, matched to the areas temperature. Vicksburg Chemical Corporation Our own John Gravett wound up the talks Wilson/Sanex. O.G.S.A. BULLETINBOARD ONTARIO GOLF SUPERINTENDENTS’ ASSOCIATION NEW MEMBER POSTING Connie Almack, P. Ag. NAME CLUB CLASS Almack & Associates Box 256, Carlisle, Ontario LOR 1H0 905-689-6174 Jim Holmes Erin Heights GC Class B Mark Finer Whitevale GC Class S Jeff Sutherland Devil’s Pulpit Class F The Scotts Company James Roberts The Summit GC Class F Kelly Barnet Pointe West GC Class F David Hill Victoria Park GC W Class S Dave Dick Jeff McMaster Turfgrass Specialist Turfgrass Specialist Ottawa Valley Turfgrass Association 39 Monte Vista Trail 1864 Bowler Drive Brampton, Ont. L6Z 2J7 Pickering, Ont. L1V 3E4 Winter Seminar Fax & Phone 905-846-3319 Fax & Phone 905-839-6526 Scotts Head Office 1-800-543-0006 Ottawa: March 19,1997 Contact: France La celle @ (613)-443-0027 Canadian Golf Superintendents’ Association PROFESSIONAL TURF PRODUCTS Turfgrass Conference & Trade Show Rob Field Ontario Sales Manager - PTP Montreal, Quebec. 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For further information and application forms call: Jennifer Bailey (LSRCA): 905-895-1281 savannah habitat, and only after questioning me Brantford Golf & Country Clubs about how we have been maintaining it, they were Oak Savannah & Prairie Grass equally surprised to find out that nothing has been Don to these hills for about 10 years. I explained Restoration by Rick Piccolo that prior to a ban on burning 10 years ago, we (This article is taken from a presentation made at burned the hills for probably 20 years, and during the environmental stewardship workshop on Nov this time they were burned every spring to get rid of 13/96.) all the leaf debris. The only other maintenance they received were mowing every 4 weeks during the This all came about back in 1992, one day growing season. while making my usual rounds I noticed a group of people looking through the grass, behind my 18th green. Naturally I went up to them and inquired who they were, and what were they doing on the golf course. That’s when a man stepped out, holding a clip board, sporting a camera, and binoculars around his neck and identified himself as Donald Kirk, natural heritage specialist, with the ministry of natural resources, and these other people were students from the university on a field trip. As long as I have been at the club, which is now 23 years there has never been any fertilizer, chemicals, or water applied to these areas that I can recall, and they were left pretty much natural. Don figures the burning kept the grasses rejuvenated and the mowing kept the weeds under control, and these two factors helped in preserving the habitat. He then proceeded to ask me if I thought the club would be willing to work with them to restore and preserve these areas. I explained it would have to go before At this point I became very curious on what they my board of directors and everything would have to were doing, and the only reply I could get from Don be explained on paper. was, do you know what you have here. Talk about The rest of the summer I kind of forgot about being puzzled now! They then proceeded to tell me this first meeting and it wasn’t until the late spring of about how they were out surveying the north banks 93 that I was contacted again, and by this time I had along the Grand river, which ran adjacent to my board approval to go ahead with the preliminary property, checking plant materials and habitats work and get a plan on paper. when they stumbled across these areas in the The project began by grinding and marking middle of the golf course. Anyone not understanding all plant materials on the 2.5 hectare site. A (like myself) and hearing the excitement generated University of Guelph student came out through out by this group would quite frankly think they were the summer and recorded all this information, and nuts, but as I listened more closely I became more by summers end a game plan started to come into interested in what they had to say. place. Late that fall I met with senior fire officer Jack They soon explained to me that the golf Chapman to talk about the hows, and whens and course was housing a very rare prairie and oak what ifs, pertaining to the burn. As with any project a long list of variables had to be dealt with. First of encourage the establishment of warm season all the City of Brantford had to be asked, if they prairie grasses. A spring burn is most effective in would make amendments to their no burning by­ controlling the presence of white sweet clover, a law, and grant us permission for a yearly springtime species that has become a major invader on the burn on this savannah. I guess the M.N.R. has open prairie meadows. The fire will consist of a low strange powers and quickly our wishes were to moderate intensity with a minimum of 70% granted, but only after meeting with the local fire coverage, and it should all be ignited in about one department and a hearing to understand their hour. Weeks prior to the burn in early spring, a demands. weather station was set up on the golf course, and I recorded daily readings of wind speed, realitive humidity, and air temperature. The burn would not be feasible if all the variables were not met. We needed a total burn, hot enough to kill off all the unwanted woody invaders, such as Autumn Olive, Tartarian Honeysuckle, as well as controlling weedy invaders such as White Sweet Clover. As mother nature would have it, we had record rainfall that spring which kept pushing back the burn date more and more. The next step involved a sit down meeting with the clubs directors and any interested members, to explain in detail what was going to take place, and answer any questions. My club welcomed this restoration plan with open arms as long as I would take charge on behalf of the club, and oversee the procedures and progress. The only concern the club expressed was on the issue of tree removal. Over the years, the club had planted various pine varieties to help hide these hills, and now they were asked to remove them, so the area The only variable on our side, was the can be restored properly. Apparently, pine trees are unusually low springtime temperatures, which not natural to this kind of habitat and to obtain the slowed grass green-up. This enabled us to buy full look and restoration they would have to be more time hoping for a few dry days which we removed. eventually got. A few days prior to the predicted Don did suggest this and after a quick burn date, news letters went out to all residents 1/2 backlash I explained that trees were a very political mile around the golf course explaining what we issue, at this course, and to leave this issue in my were doing and don’t be alarmed. The local press hands. Over the course of that winter and with a lot was also contacted for some media coverage the of P.R. work on my part, my members became day of the burn.The day of the burn came and there excited to see the big burn. Also during that winter, was a total of 6 people plus Don and myself. There the proper paperwork was signed and the plan was one person who was designated safety officer finalized. The burn would take place before green- who’s duties involved weather patterns, maps, up in order to reduce the presence of non-native media, fire department and communication. Two cool season grasses, which are fire intolerant and people were designated ignition crew, who’s main job was igniting the fire and making sure it burned. mother nature will be more on our side, and allow us Two other people carried water and helped in a closer target of 100% burn, this would be nice and making sure the fire did not spread too quickly, and there might not be any need for follow-up burns in Jack Chapman oversaw the entire burn. I also had the immediate future. three of my staff available to clear any fire around In closing I would like to add that before all trees that we did not want to harm. Don, Kirk and this talk about rare oak trees and prairie grasses myself cheered on when ever a unwanted pine tree began at my course, I really never gave naturalizing was engulfed in flames, and answered any a second thought. Maybe it was due to the fact I was questions spectators had during the burn. The hill brought into the business believing all areas must ignited quite well, but it seemed to burn more quickly be manicured and polished to perfection at any cost. than we would have liked, and due to the excessive Since then as I became familiar with this concept, ground moisture, we experienced a little more I have come to realize that we all have these areas smoke than we anticipated. The total burn took 3 within the properties we manage and with a little hours from start to final inspection. For myself this effort, some P.R. work and virtually no cost we all was a great burn due to the fact, I got rid of about can develop these special areas to enjoy. This might 10 years of leaf debris, and all weeds were burned not be the route for everyone, and believe me I have off, giving this area a fresh new look. The hills only no plans to convert my entire rough, into natural remained blackened for about two weeks, and grass area, but I feel I’m contributing in a small way back and flower species quickly began to rejuvenate. to the earth in what the earth has given me; a golf Within a month you could not even tell the area was course.! burnt. I think its safe to say we had about a 70% burn. The fire burned woody invaders under 1/2 inch in diameter but anything over this size was left unharmed, probably due to the fact there was a lot of moisture prior to the burn, and the fire did not get hot enough, for long enough. Later that summer I had my staff go Vanden Bussche through the area and manually cut all Irrigation & Equipment Limited unwanted plant material that was left. This might have been the wrong call GOLF COURSE IRRIGATION SMES AND SERVICE on my part due to the fact many plants Ontario Distributor of Rain Bird Golf Products suckered later that year and now I will leave them alone until my next burn. I did notice an improvement of about 10 to 20% prairie grasses after that first burn, but here definitely was a disapointment with the wild flower show. Don informed me that the flowers usually take 2 years after a burn and to give them time. Quite a few evergreens did receive damage either by total engulfing of flames, or by lower branches burning, this was IRRIGATION SPECIALISTS FOR MORE THAN 40 YEARS OK since I now knew which trees we Distributors and designers of sprinkler systems to the had to remove first. Our next burn at the club was scheduled for spring of GOLF INDUSTRY MILTON 96, but due to circumstances beyond my control it had to be postponed. (905) 875-4545 Hopefully spring of 97 looks like our 1-800-263-4112 next tentative burn date, and maybe (905) 878-4501 (fax) The Soil Stewardship Program: The Latest in Soil Nutrient Mapping by Steve Hewgill A great deal of time and money is spent Organic matter ensuring that turf is properly fertilized. Now, the Soil PH Stewardship Program provides maps and expertise Percent base saturation that can help the superintendent make Cation exchange capacity management decisions according to the available Full range of micro and macronutrients nutrients for the turf. Nematodes (optional) There are areas on the golf course where Elevation (optional) the soil and nutrient levels differ considerably. This Top soil depth (optional) normally shows up as an area with poor stress and disease tolerance, or poor turf vigor. Site specific As you can see by the accompanying maps, soil mapping will assist the superintendent in topography and nutrient levels can be compared. identifying these areas. It will aid in the correction The example shown is for the nutrient “magnesium”. of the soil’s nutrient levels which can and do affect The color coding (gray scaled in this black and white turfgrass quality. presentation) lets you see where the levels are in The most important aspect to any map is need of improvement. With the assistance of a accuracy. An accurate soil map provides trained agronomist, the superintendent can correct management answers for today and long term the deficiencies over time without making blanket management strategies. Accurate positioning applications over areas that have acceptable levels. allows the superintendent to target areas precisely, This saves time and money and provides the most to return over and over again to the same trouble accurate records available. Individual maps for spot and assess improvement strategies. The each nutrient of concern for each hole or area of the site specific nutrient maps, made by the Soil golf course can be produced and kept in a Stewardship Program, allow the superintendent to catalogue for quick, easy reference. compare turfgrass nutritional status with other geographic information such as: OMAFRA soil maps Drainage maps TURF CARE Bunker maps Greens and tees STEPHEN HEWGILL Trees and shrubs Manager - Specialty Products Irrigation maps TURF CARE PRODUCTS CANADA LIMITED 200 Pony Drive, Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 7B6 By employing the latest technology, we Phone: (905) 836-0988 Fax: (905) 836-6442 Res: (519)823-0138 locate each soil sample on the surface of the earth with pin point accuracy. The locating technology used is called Real Time Differential Global Positioning Systems. State of the art computer mapping software, named Geographic Information Systems, translates location and nutrient levels. 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Again, golfers became more aware to the Audubon Program and our efforts in of flowers in naturalized areas, and the concept of environmental management, we hosted an no-cut areas became more acceptable. One Audubon Speaker Series. I introduced the series relatively in-play mound was left at members’ with a talk and video of the Audubon Program, itself. request because it was covered with gallardia. Later topics and presenters included: Feeding Birds Naturalizing with wildflowers should, however, be in Winter (owner of the local Wild Birds Unlimited), seen as a long-term project, and will be discussed Nestbox Requirements of various cavity nesting more in later articles. If you are interested in species (retired MNR ornithologist), Naturalizing organizing a similar speaker series, local resources Landscapes and Backyards (Canadian Wildflower you could contact might be the Horticulture Society, Society), Pond Restoration (Metro Toronto Zoo), Naturalists Groups, Photography Club, MNR or Images of Wild Canada (professional Conservation Authority naturalists, landscape photographer), and BMPs and Lawn Care (our companies or nurseries, and many others. superintendent). Because we felt there was too People seem to come out of the woodwork much happening in December, we skipped from both with ideas of what they’d like to hear, and November to January, and we ended in May before suggestions for speakers. Guests were pleased to the golf season and cottaging took over. speak, and really interesting question-and-answer The follow-ups to a couple of programs led to periods usually followed. The work in arranging significant rewards for both the implementation of such a series was surprisingly minimal, and I our work on the Audubon program and public thoroughly enjoyed meeting both the speakers and awareness and involvement in what we were trying attendees. to accomplish. On a cold winter Saturday after the This was the first of many programs for Nestbox talk, we held a Nestbox-building workshop. Member/Public Involvement. Not only did the talks The lumber and much of the fixings were donated inform our golf members and others from the by local suppliers, and members built about three community of what we were trying to do, it also gave dozen bluebird and tree swallow boxes that were them tools to apply to their own backyards. put up on the course this summer. The success in Furthermore, it made effective use of local fledging bluebirds, in particular, brought the expertise, and introduced me to people I might not attention and help of the local Bluebird Society, and have met - who I can now call for advice. Last but the local Conservation Authority has offered to not least, it is important to our goals to develop good donate and help install wood duck boxes this winter. will with organizations who in the past may have In the winter, we installed a glitzy bird feeder outside cast a jaundiced eye on golf course management - the dining room for member’s enjoyment. The by letting them know we were actively making an feeder has a remote sensing device and both effort to enhance wildlife habitat and to manage the members and staff delighted in hearing the golf course in an environmentally responsible “chatter”. Several at first thought the birds had manner. somehow gotten inside and this led to greater Next issue: Names and addresses of amusement. This summer, we participated in the existing programs (no time spent re-inventing the Royal Ontario Museums monitoring program (they wheel, or searching for information, please!) that have an important program that we just plugged into significantly contribute to your Audubon or - no reinventing the wheel here!). Golfers who saw environmental management goals. the boxes during the season volunteered to build more for this winter, members helped monitor both for more information call: nestboxes and sightings of species on the course Barbara Allan-Shaw, and so helped build our inventory, and everyone Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program volunteer seemed to have an enjoyable time watching the 14650 Bathurst St., birds all summer! 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OSC operates five distinct but harmonious Ontario Seed Company Ltd. was founded in the divisions in its’ business: early 1890’s in Waterloo, Ontario as a producer and RETAIL DIVISION - three retail stores specializing seller of vegetable and forage seeds. Before this in garden supplies and hardware in Hamilton and time almost all seed used in Canada was grown in Waterloo. The largest store is 25,000 square ft. and Europe. Ontario Seed was one of the pioneering employs 80 people. seed growing firms in North America, producing and MAIL ORDER DIVISION - over 100,000 catalogues growing some first varieties of radish, mangles, featuring flower, vegetable seed and garden beets and cabbage on this continent. The Uffelman accessories are published and mailed throughout family has owned Ontario Seed for four North America. Many Canadian embassies around generations. the world order seed for their staff that they cannot The philosophy of the Ontario Seed Company obtain in their local market. Sweet corn is a for the past 100 years has been to offer all favourite. customers the best quality products and services FLOWER AND VEGETABLE SEED available as expediently and as reasonably as DISTRIBUTION - millions of packets of flower and possible. With the dawning of the new millennium vegetable seeds are packaged and marketed to only moments away, Ontario Seed enters their over 5,000 retail outlets throughout Canada, second century of business intending to exceed the including the North-West Territories. Seed is also expectations in quality and service for products in supplied to some commercial growers. the future. The old world ethic and dedication of DISTRIBUTION BUSINESS - OSC also supplies both the past and present staff make this attainable. many garden centres, hardware and grocery stores Ontario Seed remains very involved in the flower as well as mass merchandisers with bird and lawn and vegetable seed industry. 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The the largest seed companies of it’s type in North turf division also sells and consults municipalities, America, and is committed to helping develop new parks and cemeteries. and improved varieties of seed. OSC operates out of their head office and It was a natural transition for OSC to become 60,000 square ft. packaging plant at 330 Phillip involved in the turfgrass and golf business because Street in Waterloo that was purchased in 1981. The of their long association with vegetable and forage former office and warehouse was on Regina St. and seeds. Initially, the grass seeds used to develop is now part of the new Waterloo City Hall complex. lawns were alsike, clover and timothy. These The only part remaining is the old Waterloo train species were followed by common types of fescue, station, which was used for years as a seed storage ryes and bluegrass. One of the old popular blends warehouse. OSC is very proud of its’ new 100,000 of seed that is still marketed by OSC is “Victoria square ft. distribution centre located in Kitchener Park”. This is a combination of Kentucky Bluegrass, and the renovated warehouse and outlet in fescue and ryegrass and is named after the popular Hamilton. Besides these locations there is also a Kitchener park where it was first used in 1910. 150-acre trial farm located on the outskirts of There has been much progress in the Waterloo used for seed testing purposes. Several development of new types of turf seed cultivars in Landscape Ontario field days have also been held the past 20 years. OSC works with the best at the farm. breeders of improved varieties and is committed to People do make the difference and at OSC over providing golf courses with these as soon a they are 120 are currently involved in the operation of this proven. We look forward to the development and thriving and “growing” business. OSC is looking at distribution of new, quality products. new ventures, new products and new areas to Ontario Seed now has agents, distributors and expand their existing operation. An ability to adapt retail accounts across Canada, in the U.S.A., and to continual changes, and a dedication to satisfying the Caribbean. This year golf course supplies were our customer’s present and future needs is one of sent as far as Moosenee and Labrador. To simplify, the many keys to the success of OSC. ONTARIO SEED COMPANY LTD. Buck Uffelman OSC Family Scott Uffelman Dave, Tami & Kent Talk, listen, ask, answer, discuss, debate, learn, teach, show, tell, give, get, chat, visit, laugh, play. And that's just with us. We've all got a lot to learn from each other and there's no better place to do it than at the Ontario Turfgrass Symposium. As a major exhibitor in this event we'll be there in a big, bold way and we're egar to meet and talk with you. 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