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Duke Equipment Ltd.............................................................. 2 Graphic Services Ltd....................................................................... 4 Maple Farm Supply ........................................................................ 11 Nu-Gro Professional .................................................................... 6 Nu-Gro Professional ....................................................................... 23 Nutrite Hydro Agri Canada L.P. ..................................................... 18 OSC Seeds ........................................................................................ 16 The P.E.S.T. Institute....................................................................... 9 Plant Products Turf ......................................................................... 14 Professional Aerators Inc................................................................ 20 The Scotts Company...................................................................... 6 Skyway Lawn Equipment Limited................................................ 20 Turf Care Products Canada - Irrigation Division......................... 19 Turf Care Products Canada ............................................................ 24 Vanden Bussche Irrigation & Equipment Limited ..................... 7 Zander Sod Co. Limited ................................................................. 21 President's message Thank you I write my last column as President of the As OGSA, I feel it is only appropriate to thank those who have supported me over the years and who have made this volunteer effort possible - my wife Janice, my daughters ONTARIO GOLF SUPERINTENDENTS’ Katelyn, Emma and my son Jacob. Thank you. ASSOCIATION It has been an honour to serve our Guelph Turfgrass Institute profession as President of the Ontario Golf 328 Victoria Road South Guelph, ON N1H6H8 Superintendents’ Association over the last two Ph: 519-767-3341 years. I thank you, the members of the Toll Free: 877-824-6472 Association for providing me this opportunity. I have been extremely proud Fax: 519-766-1704 to have had the opportunity to serve with fellow Board Members, both Email: ogsa@gti.uoguelph.ca present and over the past years. The Ontario Golf Superintendents’ Association has grown over those years and I am very pleased by what we BOARD OF DIRECTORS have been able to accomplish. It is also important to recognize those who PRESIDENT Ian Bowen have volunteered over the years to sit on various committees and to assist PAST PRESIDENT Simon George the Association in its direction. We would not be the Association that we are VICE-PRESIDENT Keith Bartlett today without you, thank you. I would also like to thank our very talented TREASURER John Gravett office staff, Dorothy Hills, for who’s commitment we have all come to rely SECRETARY Jim Flett on, thank you Dorothy for our professionalism. DIRECTORS Rob Ackerman As our Association enters into the new millennium, it is important to Dean Baker remember that our Association was built on pride, respect and the Jeff Burgess betterment of the game of golf. The Association was founded over 75 years Dave Cours Bob Heron ago by those individuals wanting to invest in their futures, and today is run Mark Piccolo by Superintendents whose interests parallel the very same values. It has Paul Scenna truly been my honor to serve not only as a Board Member but also as your OFFICE President, thank you. ADMINISTRATOR Dorothy Hills GREEN IS BEAUTIFUL EDITORIAL COMMITTEE Mark Piccolo, Editor Dorothy Hills Ron Kowalski Angelo Capannelli Mark Schneider Layout, Design & Printing provided by... Randy Booker Greg O'Heron Eric Williamson GRAPHIC “Green is Beautiful” Bob Heron Jeff Stauffer SERVICES is Printed on PRINTERS & LITHOGRAPHERS Recycled Paper Green is Beautiful 1999 Although every effort is made to check e-mail: info@graser-novtic.com material for publication, the association is not responsible for material published on http://www.graser.novtic.com behalf of its contributors. All rights are reserved by the publisher 32 - 34 Essex Street Guelph, ON N1H 3K8 and any reproduction in whole or part without the written permission of the Tel.: (519) 763-5745 • Fax: (519) 763-9532 publisher is prohibited. Health and safety Cold weather safety by Doug Johnson, SAFETAID and Health and Safety Consulting, First Aid and Safety Supplies and WHMIS training As winter blusters in, your work the summer, make sure that you set temperature is -18° C, (that is 0° on sites change and you no longer have standards for the winter. the old Fahrenheit scale), and there to worry about the bees, mosquitoes If possible have your workers wear is a 24 km wind the effective or sun beating down. various layers of clothing. Three temperature on the skin is -38° C. At There are concerns however and layers are recommended; a nylon this temperature, it is likely that you should prepare for them. The best outer layer to cut the wind, a middle exposed skin will freeze within one defense is a good offense. When you layer of wool for warmth and an minute. So, cutting the wind will have are working in the cold it is important inner layer of polypropylene or a large impact on how cold it feels. to know how you can be affected. You cotton that will allow ventilation and Ensuring that workers have should be prepared by wearing the moisture to escape. Having the adequate fluids is also important in right clothing and ensuring that you clothing layered allows workers to cold environments. You should control your environment in the most adjust the amount of clothing they ensure that your workers have hot effective way. are wearing as expended energy drinks to help to replace body fluids. What should you know? What increases their body heat. Along with the fluids it is important should you do? How do you protect Ensure that your workers wear to ensure that workers have high yourselves? appropriate headgear. Remember calorie foods. Foods that will provide Cold temperatures can cause that 30% of heat loss is through fuel for the body for heat production. frostbite, wind burn and general the head. Interestingly, you and your workers discomfort. When employees are Waterproof insulated gloves are an should try to avoid caffeine in the concerned about their well being important part of your winter cold as caffeine causes fluid loss they are less likely to be concerned clothing as are waterproof warm through urination. about their safety. boots and a good pair of wool socks. Follow some sensible, practical Ensuring that you have good When the wind gets up and you’re rules and have a safe and productive programs in place that facilitate the having to work in exposed areas try to winter. If you have any queries feel implementation of good work create a windbreak. If you can cut the free to contact me at either Tel: practices will reduce the potential for wind you will make the workplace a 519-837-0997 or Fax: 519-837-1996 injury. Ensure that your rules define much more comfortable place to See you at the Ontario Turfgrass how your workers dress in your work and workers will work more Symposium in January. workplace. You have standards for safely. As an example, if the outside Merry Christmas!! our building project represents many things: a Y tangible asset, an aid to productivity, and an expression of your goals and values. They can all be summed up with two words: pride and confidence. We build large quantities of both into every Braemar project. Isn’t that reason enough to call Braemar first? For your FREE ESTIMATES ADDITIONS • RENOVATIONS call RICK or JACK BRENZIL NEW BUILDINGS WOOD and STEEL STRUCTURES RRI YORK, ONT N0A IRO TELEPHONE: (905) 772-3551 • FAX: (905) 772-3422 That’s the Braemarframe of mind. GCSAA chapter delegates meeting by Bob Heron Ihad the opportunity to visit - Jon Maddern, Jim Nicol & and influence employers and Lawrence Kansas, September 10, Tim O’Neil. influential golfers. 11 and 12, 1999 on the occasion There was an opportunity to Implement the Professional of the Chapter Delegates meet and discuss issues with all Development Initiative to deliver Meeting. There were repre­ candidates on the Saturday evening. on the promise of G.C.S.A.A.’s sentatives in attendance from branding strategy (a golf course ALL 101 Chapters as well as Staff, superintendent who can do the Directors, Membership Standards Volunteer Process job) by: Committee and Candidates for > Informing employers about the upcoming election. This There are 22 committees or the core competencies of a again was truly a wonderful Resource Groups that require golf course superintendent. experience, and it re-confirms up to 200 volunteers. This is > Developing and delivering that we are involved in a approximately 2 per chapter. educational programs that profession that has a most Anyone interested in being help members achieve those important role in the golf world. involved on a committee competencies. I first visited Lawrence in 1974, should contact the G.C.S.A.A. > Establishing and imple­ during the dedication of the first Headquarters. menting a membership office faculty. If anyone has the classification system with opportunity to visit Lawrence, entry and maintenance Kansas, I strongly recommend you Association Financial requirements for the Class A do so, as I am sure you will Update designation. increase your impression of our > Capitalize on the potential association and our profession. The G.C.S.A.A. consists of 3 of technology, both There are now 114 staff members, Companies which involve Con­ internally and externally. working on behalf of all members. ference and Show, Communi­ > Align chapter and The following is a brief synopsis cations and the Foundation. The G.C.S.A.A. initiatives. of some of the Agenda items for show is the largest revenue your information: producer. Two companies are tax exempt. They collectively Gross G.C.S.A.A. Foundations $18 million and net 1.5%. Voting Delegate The goal has now changed to Relationship and Candidate $5 million from $4 million. The Information Mission Statement, Vision new mission statement is For 2005 “Expressing the Impact of President - Scott Woodhead, Profession and Playing Conditions Vice President - Tommy Witt, Key Strategies for Fulfilling Mission and Enjoyment of the Game.” Secretary Treasurer - Ken and Realizing Vision Eighty-seven percent (87%) of Mangnum and Mike Wallace (1 Direct massive, concerted this money is used for Research, more year as director). Directors public relations efforts to educate Scholarship, Historical Preser- continued on page 7 Nu-Gro Professional The Scotts Company Brian Rosenberg Technical Sales Representative Dave Dick Jeff McMaster Turfgrass Specialist Turfgrass Specialist Cell: (519) 581-2636 39 Monte Vista Trail 1864 Bowler Drive 1 800 461-6471 Brampton, Ont. L6Z 2J7 Pickering, Ont. L1V 3E4 Fax & Phone 905-846-3319 Fax & Phone 905-839-6526 Scotts Head Office 1-800-543-0006 continued from page 6 75th Anniversary Planning course superintendent.” Does it vation, and the new Professional adequately and appropriately Development Initiative. In 2001, the association describe our members’ profession? celebrates its 75th Anniversary Research has shown that as the and will kick off ceremonies in responsibilities and stature of a Limited Budget, Outreach Dallas. This will be a year-round profession expand, the name for Program celebration including a golf the profession often changes. For tournament and a video. It is example, computer professionals These facilities are difficult to planned to involve influential evolved when their roles changed define, but G.C.S.A.A. is trying golfers, employers and corporate because the market changed. In to assist these facilities and their sponsors. Any ideas or the days of mainframes, they were superintendents. Some suggestions would be welcome by called “data processing examples of small budget Joe O’Brien. managers”; in the age of courses might be, shortage of The O.G.S.A. was one of the minicomputers they were staff and equipment, no original 13 Charter Members of “managers of information irrigation system, gravel parking the G.C.S.A.A. systems”, and today with lot, No BMW’s in the lot, no integrated desktop computers, practice field, no golf pro. they have evolved to “chief Association Naming And information officers.” In pre­ Positioning Study modern times, you were known as Membership Growth “greenkeepers”; with the advent Situation/Background Information of TV. golf you became “golf Membership has grown nearly As G.C.S.A.A. continues to course superintendents.” Today is 50% in past 5 years to more develop programs to enhance the the corporatization of golf driving than 20,000 members. The goals image of the golf course a name change? for 2005 call for a total of superintendent, one logical 30,000 members. element to review is the title, “golf continued on page 8 WE SOLVE EVEN THE TOUGHEST IRRIGATION PROBLEMS Ontario Distributor of Vanden Bussche Irrigation Rain Bird Products & Equipment Limited MILTON 1-800-263-4112 (905)875-4545 FAX: (905) 878-4501 E-MAIL: vbi@stn.net continued from page 7 > Substantiated credentials > completing a nationally Our last name change that can be marketed to accredited two-year turf occurred in 1951, there have employers through improved program or four-year degree been numerous changes in our playing conditions. from a college or university. profession in the last 49 years. We must think of the future, not the Franklin Covey representatives Proposed ongoing require­ present. “The path to true demonstrated HR Web software, a ments to maintain a class A status understanding begins with calling tool that supports and measures would include: a thing by its rightful name” - superintendents’ professional devel­ > A three-year renewal cycle Confucius. The one I personally opment. Through the use of this > Completing a self-assessment like is Golf Operations Director! software, individuals complete a once every three years competency-based performance > A required amount of assessment that measures their pro­ continuing education (to Professional Development ficiency in golf course management. be determined through Initiative Delegates viewed slides of a member input) mock competency model. Once > Professional development The most exciting proposal finalized, the competency model (includes chapter and civic discussed at these meetings was would be used to develop profiles participation) the new “Professional Develop­ for individual superintendents in ment Initiative”. order to provide guidance Just as class A requirements The Professional Development relative to the competencies they would change, so would entry­ Initiative is being undertaken to need for their current job, a level and ongoing requirements improve the knowledge, skills and future job, member classification to maintain certification. The abilities of the professional and member certification. goal is to keep the certification superintendent that will con­ MSRG members shared a program simple, manageable and tribute toward improved playing proposed model for a new integrated with education. Entry­ conditions and the enjoyment of classification system. The level requirements would include the game. The success of the PDI association will remain inclusive a minimum of three years as a will be measured by achieving the for all individuals who wish to be class A golf course super­ goals of: members. However, there is a intendent member, testing at a > Increased salaries of golf need to develop a brand that can higher proficiency level than class course superintendents be marketed to employers. A members and completing the > Enhanced job security of Proposed requirements to same formal education as class A golf course superintendents acquire a class A status would members. The ongoing require­ > Intensified recognition by include: ments would be the same as class employers and influential > having a minimum of three A members, but at a higher level. golfers of the golf course years of experience as a golf Grandfathering of current superintendent as the key course superintendent members into both a new member of the golf course > completing a competency membership classification system management team self-assessment and changing requirements for > Improved job opportunities > maintaining a valid pesticide certification was discussed. for golf course superintendents license Members could potentially vote on these changes at the conference and show in Dallas in 2001. However, the requirements would RR1 Thornton, ON not take effect until July 2002. LOL 2N0 A portion of the PDI includes Tel: (705) 458-2851 redesigning the education pro­ Fax: (705) 458-2849 gram. Franklin Covey repre­ Toll Free: 1-800-794-9664 sentatives are working with e-mail: gdol@dolturfrestoration.on.ca G.C.S.A.A. staff to analyze current •Tile Drainage • Slit Drainage •Top Dressing • Overseeding •SportGrass™ educational offerings, identifying areas where additional educational • Gravel Band Drainage •Sodding •FineGrading • Verti Drain Deep Tine Aeration opportunities are needed to fill “Tile drainage installation was clean, quick and very “Drainage was installed by an organization with quality & efficient”— Dan Mulroy, superintendent, Kleinburg Golf Club service being the No. 1 priority”— Kevin Bailie, general gaps, and developing new ways to manager, Launch (The New Golf Game) Member S.T.A., O.R.F.A., O.G.S.A. deliver education to members. A SPORTS TURF SPECIALISTS continued on page 9 continued from page 8 G.C.S.A.A. communication SPECIALIZING IN PESTICIDE EDUCATION faculty resource group was recently tools (i.e. Newsline, Golf & SERVICE TECHNOLOGY formed to recommend standards Course Management and the presents for: G.C.S.A.A. Web site). A LAND > Faculty recruitment quarterly update of member EXTERMINATOR (LANDSCAPE CATEGORY) > Training feedback will be provided. LICENCE PREPARATION COURSES > Faculty certification > Providing a complete copy NORTH YORK > Ongoing assessment of the presentation to the January 24 - 28, 2000 delegates on the G.C.S.A.A. February 21 - 25, 2000 A communication plan has been Web site. March 13 - 17,2000 developed to share the concepts March 27 -31,2000 and ideas about the PDI with The membership Standards April 10 - 14,2000 members and gather feedback Resource Group will present final May 1 - 5, 2000 during the next year. The recommendations at the 2000 MILTON communication plan includes: Chapter Delegates Meeting. December 6 -10, 1999 > Presentations from MSRG We, in Ontario, are very April 3 - 7, 2000 members at chapter meetings fortunate to be a chapter of this LONDON from October 1999 through dynamic, well organized and March 20 - 24, 2000 May 2000. impressive organization. OTTAWA > Publishing the schedule of All members should take March 6 - 10,2000 Gov't exam held on Monday following each course. chapter visits in Newsline advantage of the multitude of and posting it on information and services provided Instructor: Paul G. Pilley, B.Sc., M. P. M. G.C.S.A.A.’s Web site. by this tremendous organization. > Holding a town hall meeting If any member of OGSA For more information and a brochure contact: at the 2000 Conference and and/or G.C.S.A.A. is interested in P.O. Box 1021 Lindsay, Ontario K9V 5N4 Show in New Orleans. more specifics of this summary E-mail: pgp_pest@lindsaycomp.on.ca > Collecting members’ com­ report, please call me at (905) Tel: (705) 324-PEST (7378) Fax: (705) 324-9729 ments and questions through 841-0252. A Successful Season... Starts with Century Golf Course Services Sprinklers • Valves • Controllers An inviting, well-maintained course means challenging play...and a profitable season. As a golf superintendent, you can achieve this Pump Stations success with Century Golf Course Services. Century's team of profes­ Controller Board Repairs • Fountains sionals can help you solve irrigation or drainage problems and show you what's new in clubhouse lighting, water features and more. Call today for a free cataloq and on-site consultation: 800-347-4272. Century offers the complete line of Legacy Golf products to help you control water, labor and energy costs. 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With record hot tempera­ have to be put to tures this past summer (not that the test again in any of you need to be reminded of the year 2000 that) it was a struggle to keep because Oakdale enough water on the golf course, Golf and Country never mind the pumpkins. Club once again Blessed with a beautiful fall day, won the Giant people started arriving around Pumpkin contest. Best Dressed - Deer Creek Golf Club 11 o’clock to have their pumpkins Their pumpkin weighed in, to set up their weighed in at 186 pounds. Not far DRESSED pumpkin and UGLIEST pumpkins for the Best Dressed behind was Deer Creek Golf Course pumpkin. It certainly was a contest and of course, to sign up for with a 170 pound pumpkin. That unanimous decision that the the Croquet match. It’s great to see makes Oakdale three for three and winner of the Best Dressed that many people show up just to many people are making BIG plans pumpkin was Deer Creek Golf enjoy the festivities since things did for next year’s growing season. Course, with their entry of an not work out as planned in their It is great to see how creative alligator made of pumpkins who pumpkin patches. Sorry, to the people have become when was taking a bite of a pumpkin growers who were too embarrassed decorating their pumpkins. This is golfer’s club. Great work to the to bring their pumpkins because I a category where anything goes. staff! Finally, the Ugliest pumpkin, laughed at them prior to the event. The National Golf Club, always very probably the ugliest to date, went to It’s always fun after each pumpkin creative, entered a pumpkin that Nobleton Lakes Golf Club. season to hear the entrants say, was carved on all sides with a The finals of the croquet match, “Wait until next year, I think I know Cinderella story. Credit Valley Golf once again, proved that a little the secret now.” or “I’ve got the Course created an unusual monster competition is good for the soul. perfect place to grow the winning and Oakdale must not be a Toronto O.K., it was downright vicious out pumpkin next year.” Well, each year Maple Leaf fan because their their on the putting green. One we discover that it never gets easier pumpkin hockey player had a bad shot and you found yourself to grow that HUGE pumpkin and rough last period. When all the trying to recover in a 3 foot field of to dethrone the past champion of creations were set up, everyone two years, Oakdale Golf Club. voted on their choice of BEST continued on page 11 Ugliest Pumpkin - Nobleton Lakes continued from page 10 3rd -Devil’s weeds and dirt. The Toronto Golf Pulpit Golf Club staff provided the cheering Club - 152 entertainment at the sidelines with pounds unique commentary for all Best Dressed participants. But, in the final Pumpkin moments when the rest of the Deer Creek Golf packs only mission was to knock Club off the leaders, Al Schwemler Ugliest Pumpkin managed to hold his lead and Nobleton Lakes finish in first place. Not far Golf Club behind, and proving that the Croquet Match strong silent type prevails, Angela 1st - All Bartlett finished in second place. Schwemler 2nd - Angela Winners of the contest were: Bartlett Giant Pumpkin the events. Remember that next 1st-Oakdale Golf and Country Congratulations to all! Good year is a whole new growing Club - 186 pounds work, to all the entrants in this season and anyone could be the 2nd - Deer Creek Golf and Country year’s contest and a special con­ winner. See you next year in the Estates - 170 pounds gratulations to the winners in all pumpkin patch. Tip of the month Avoid Mixed Fuel Mix-Ups! There’s nothing worse than using straight gas in a 2-cycle engine. That’s why we created a simple reminder system. We install a white-painted washer on a golf ring on all 2-cycle machinery. Each mixed fuel can has a washer that matches. It helps us avoid costly mistakes. Steve Stoulusky The Country Club of Culpeper Culpeper, Virginia Recycle Old P.G. Cups Here’s an inexpensive way to protect your irrigation quick couplers and make them easier to find, too. Take an old practice green cup and cut out its center to fit. Use a hole cutter to make a hole around the coupler, then install the cup. Mike Hulteen, CGCS Salina Country Club Salina Kansas 29 ADVANCE ROAD TORONTO, ONTARIO M8Z2S6 PHONE: (416) 236-1001 FAX: (416)236-4654 www.albiongolfcars.com Brett Murray Technical Sales - Professional Products BRUCE MCDONALD Maple Farm Supply Bus: (905) 857-2000 8112 King Road West Mobile: (416) 616-8112 P.O. Box 370 Fax: (905) 857-8215 Bolton, Ontario L7E 5T3 1-800-268-4425 brett.murray@sympatico.ca Alex McClumpha memorial golf tournament In some areas of Ontario, the early morning of October 4th greeted many of us with a blanket of snow. Fortunately, Markland Woods Golf and Country Club was not affected, and were able to present 139 eager golfers with a cool, slightly overcast, but pleasant day for the 54th Annual Alex McClumpha Memorial Golf Tournament. The day started off with fresh coffee and muffins in the dining room at 9:00 a.m. while participants were registering and taking part in the putting competition. At 10:30 we gathered at our respective tees awaiting the shot gun start. We were treated to excellent golfing conditions, Markland Wood Country Club in its splendid Autumn Glory. provided by Host Superintendent Rob Ackermann, and Assistant Superintendent Chris Nelson. Not bloom, a young fox making its way winners of the tournament and only was the golfing excellent, it down the fairway, and the ducks raffle, while handing out the prizes. was a treat to see the flowers still in huddled on the river bank. Late afternoon, found us back in "I think the tournament was very the Clubhouse enjoying a cocktail. well done. Everything was excellent Meanwhile Doug Suter worked the right from the moment you arrived at the room, selling raffle tickets for the registration desk, through to the staff of traditional Texas Mickey and the the pro shop, to the meal and the many donated items. Doug out did awards. I would like to thank O.G.S.A., himself this year and brought in over and especially the planning committee, $700.00 on the raffle ticket sales. for an excellent job. It was a fantastic Sean Evelyn, our Master of day and couldn't have been run better” Ceremonies for the evening kept quote from Art Dodson the ball rolling, with a short history of the McClumpha Tournament Ian Bowen announced that it and the announcement of the was 75 years ago on this date, winners of the day. Dean Baker was Oct. 4, 1924 that the first O.G.S.A. kept busy congratulating the many Rob Ackerman, Host Superintendent continued on page 13 continued from page 8 Board of Director’s Meeting was held at Westmount Golf Club. It seems only fitting that Hugh Kirkpatrick, Superintendent at Westmount Golf Club was the winner of the George Darou Trophy, which goes to the superintendent, over 50 years of age, with the Low Net. What a great way to wind up another O.G.S.A. season of golf tournaments and events. The O.G.S.A. would like to take this opportunity to thank Carol Suter for helping on the Registration Desk, Doug Suter for selling raffle tickets, Rob Ackermann and his greenkeeping staff for the excellent course conditions; Dean Baker presenting the George Darou Trophy to Hugh Frank Morando and his Pro Shop staff for the Kirkpatrick professional way they organized this event; the Clubhouse staff for the excellent meal and service; and Low Net 70 Dan Magrin to all those, to numerous to individually list, who 2nd Net 72 Colin Robins donated prizes for this event. 3rd Net 74 James White Guests The winners of the tournament were: Finish Score Winner Superintendent Low Gross 72 Gord Mink Finish Score Winner 2nd Gross 79 Jason D’Andrea Low Gross 76 Bob Heron 3rd. Gross 83 Kevin Holmes 2nd Gross 79 Paul Scenna Low Net 69 Brian Rosenburg 3rd Gross 80 Scott Dyker 2nd Net 71 Jerome Barron 4th Gross 81 Greg O’Heron 3rd Net 72 Ian Haras Low Net 66 Gord Sommerville 2nd Net 67 Dave Stevens Closest to the Hole #2 - Doug Heron 3rd Net 69 Ian Bowen Closest to the Hole #5 - Jerome Barron 4th Net 71 Rob Ackermann Closest to the Hole #16 - Gordon Mink Assistant Superintendent Closest to the Hole #18 - Scott Dyker Finish Score Winner Longest Drive #7 - Rick Serrao Low Gross 82 Bill Gilkes Most Honest Golfer - Dorothy Hills 2nd Gross 83 Greg McClinton Senior Low Trophy - Hugh Kirkpatrick 3rd Gross 84 Rod Speake Putting Competition - Scott Dodson and Colin Nesbit Forgotten blades by Warren Wybenga Mechanic at Donalda Club Every Superintendent can appreciate the value of a freshly sharpened set of reels, so much so that an inordinate amount of time is spent by your mechanics tending Whenever to these somewhat temperamental a blade is pieces of equipment, trying to removed for sharpening, it must be achieve that elusive “perfect cut”. checked to ensure that it is not What tends to get overlooked bent, cracked or otherwise however, are the rotary blades. damaged and that it has the correct With the ever increasing attitude in relation to its’ housing popularity of rotary rough mowers, and the surface of the ground. a greater percentage of “in play” Sharpen only the front face of the areas on our courses are being blade, never the bottom edge as a tended to by these machines. chisel-like condition will be created Often with the least amount of and the result will be a bad cut. maintenance (sharpening) being Balance each blade by hanging it by performed on them. Rotary mowers cut grass by the blade’s its centre hole on a blade balancer Win the war or a finishing nail that has been surface (edge) impacting against the grass stems at a high velocity. hammered into the side of a work bench. The heavier side will hang against pests To ensure a good quality of cut, the down. Grind more from the heavier cutting edge of the blade must be kept in a sharp condition. A dull side until the blade hangs level. Lastly, don’t use the impact gun to and nutrient blade will produce a ragged cut and will require an excessive reinstall the blades. Always torque the bolts to the correct value as Deficiencies. amount of horsepower to rotate specified in the Operator’s or the blades through the grass. This translates into increased and Service Manual. Don’t neglect your rotary Ask us for a unnecessary engine, belt and blades as they can produce hydraulic wear and results in increased maintenance costs. marvellous results if properly and regularly maintained. complete What's happening solution to all your O.G.S.A. will be putting out its Calendar of Events again this year. Mail, Fax or Email your turf care needs. special events schedule in to Dorothy at the O.G.S.A. office and we will incorporate them into our calendar. Plant Products Co. Ltd., 314 Orenda Rd., Brampton ON L6T 1G1 (905) 793-7000, 800-387-2449, Fax (905) 793-9157 International Turf Scientists Choose Toronto, Ontario Canada was successful in its bid to been elected to serve on the execute the 9th I.T.R.C. Rob host the 9th International Turfgrass International Turfgrass Society Board Witherspoon, the Director of the Research Conference (I.T.R.C.) in of Directors are Ms. Teri Yamada, Guelph Turfgrass Institute is chairing 2001. The bid was presented to the Royal Canadian Golf Association, who the Local Arrangements Committee. International Turfgrass Society at the is Secretary of the Society and This committee is in charge of the 7th I.T.R.C. in Palm Beach, Florida in Dr. Brian Holl, who is serving on the Conference details such as social 1993. The decision was finalized at the Board of Director’s of the Society. events, hotel arrangements and the 8th I.T.R.C. in Sydney, Australia in Dr. Bob Carrow of the University of mid-week tour during the Con­ July 1997. The dates for the 9th Georgia is the Vice-President and ference. The Program Committee is International Turfgrass Research Dr. George Snyder of the University of being chaired by the I.T.S. Secretary, Conference have been set for July 15- Florida is the Treasurer. The following Teri Yamada. The Editorial Board for 22, 2001 at the Westin Harbour Castle, are directors of the Society: Bill Adams, the Conference is headed up by Toronto, Ontario, Canada. This is the United Kingdom; Bernard Bourgoin, Dr. Ken Carey with assistance from second time that Canada has been France; Michael Canaway, United Dr. Tom Hsiang from the Guelph chose to host the International Kingdom; Joon Soo Choi, South Turfgrass Institute. The chair of the Turfgrass Research Conference. The Korea; John Cisar, USA; Sven-Ove Fundraising Committee is Dr. Clayton first time was in 1981 for the 4th Dahlsson, Sweden; Joe DiPaola, USA: Switzer, who is a veteran in the I.T.R.C. held in Guelph, Ontario. Keith McAuliffe, New Zealand; Ian Canadian turfgrass industry and a Pam Charbonneau of the Ontario McIver, Australia; Yukata Noma, Japan; successful fundraiser for many causes Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Martin Petersen, Denmark; and including the G. M. Frost Research Rural Affairs was elected President of Hermann Richter, Austria. Peter and Information Centre. Cindi the International Turfgrass Society McMaugh of Australia is the Past Charters is the Chair of the (I.T.S.) at the 8th I.T.R.C. in Sydney. President and James Beard, USA; is the Accompanying Persons Program. She will serve as President until the Historian of the Society. Included in the one week long completion of the Conference in Many committees are already in July, 2001. Other Canadians who have place to help Canada successfully continued on page 16 International Turfgrass Society Board of Directors visiting Rattlesnake Point Golf Club. continued from page 15 on the 9th I.T.R.C. website at Woodbine Race Track with host Sean scientific conference is a trip to the www.uoguelph.ca/GTI/ITRC2001. Gault, Rattlesnake Point Golf Course Guelph Turfgrass Institute at the Turfgrass researchers across Canada with host Andrew Keffer and Hamilton University of Guelph to look at the ten will be assisting in making this Sod owned by Steve Schiedel. The hectares of turf research plots. A Pre­ international conference a success. I.T.S. Board of Directors visited the Conference tour is being co-ordinated The I.T.S. Board of Directors met in Guelph Turfgrass Institute and met by Julie Dionne, University of Laval in Toronto in July 1999 to familiarize with G.T.I. researchers to discuss the Quebec City and the Post-Conference themselves with the venue for the 9th research activities currently underway tour is being organized by Dr. Brian International Turfgrass Research at G.T.I.. Holl at the University of British Conference and to hear from the The turfgrass research com­ Columbia in Vancouver, British organizers what their plans were for munity in Canada is honoured and Columbia. Contact information for all the upcoming conference. The Board they look forward to a successful of these committee chairs is available had an opportunity to visit the conference in 2001. Announcement Our congratulations go out to Rob and Glennis Ackermann on the birth of their first child. Their little daughter, Sydney Arianna was born on Friday, October 15th, weighing in at 6 pounds 9 ounces. Both Mom and baby are doing well, but Dad has still not come back down to earth. Christine and Jim Flett, are the proud parents of a bouncing baby boy. Rawlin Cane arrived on Wednesday, November 24th, weighing in at 9 pounds 3-3/4 ounces. Both mom and baby are doing just fine. Our hearty congratulations go out to the Flett family! SEEDS For All Your Golf Course Needs! Turf seed, Pesticides, Nutrite Fertilizers and Bayco Golf Accessories P.O. Box 7, Waterloo, Ont. N2J 3Z6 Tel: (519) 886-0557 Fax: (519) 886-0605 1-800-465-5849 Email: seeds@sympatico.ca David Schmelefske A. Kent McDonald Trevor Hunter DON’T FORGET OUR 9th ANNUAL RECRUITING DRIVE ONTARIO TURF Any Class A member who attested for any two (2) new member applicants SYMPOSIUM between October 1st and December 1st will be elegible to receive an JANUARY 4th, 5th AND 6th O.G.S.A. Merchandise Package valued at $250.00! Your name will be put into the draw to be held at our Annual DROP BY OUR BOOTH FOR A VISIT WITH General Meeting during the Ontario OGSA DIRECTORS AND STAFF Turf Symposium on Wednesday, January 5th, 2000. COME OUT AND HEAR WHAT’S HAPPENING IN YOUR ASSOCIATION BY ATTENDING OUR MEMBERSHIP DRIVE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING IN NOVEMBER WE CREATED AN INFORMATIVE BROCHURE WEDNESDAY JANUARY, 5TH, 2000 OUTLINING THE BENEFITS OF BEING AN O.G.S.A. MEMBER AT 5:00 P.M. IN THE NEPTUNE ROOM AND MAILED IT OUT WITH AN APPLICATION FORM TO ALL THE GOLF CLUBS IN ONTARIO. IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED ONE OF THESE FLYERS... DON'T DISCARD IT BECAUSE YOU ARE MIX AND MINGLE AT ALREADY A MEMBER... PASS IT ALONG TO YOUR ASSISTANT THE PRESIDENT S RECEPTION OR TECHNICIAN WHO MAY NOT BE A MEMBER... OR... POST WEDNESDAY JANUARY, 5TH, 2000 IT ON THE LUNCHROOM BULLETIN BOARD. AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE PATIO BALLROOM DON’T MISS THE Countdown’s on for Y2K Compliance SPECIAL SEMINARS GIVEN BY Year 2000 problems have the potential to affect as much as 90% of the worlds computers! OUR OWN O.G.S.A. MEMBERS • Dean Baker will be talking on Team Building and Managing the Seasonal Worker • Peter Lucas will give you tips on Motivating your Y2K SELF-DEFENSE CHECKLIST Staff and Crew Morale FOR SMALL AND MEDIUM SIZED BUSINESS See complete list at http://strategics.ic.gc.ca/SSG/yko4418e.html • Mark Prieur will introduce you to the art of beekeeping 1. Make one Senior Person Responsible 2. Make an Inventory • Cory Janzen, Rob Ackermann and Jim Flett will bring 3. Determine Which Ones will you into the millenium with year 2000 technology. be Affected • John Gravett and Mike Courneya can give you 4. Prioritize 5. Correct or Replace your practical experience reasons, Why you should call systems before you dig. 6. Test all corrected systems 7. Assess the risk of dealing with non-Y2K-compliant companies Be sure to check out your 8. Considerthe legal implications Very small businesses with PCs: Seek advice from your computer and O.T.S. TOOLS FOR 2000 software vendors, service providers and other experts, but don’t forget your place in the business supply chain. Write to your key to see the complete list of partners and customers to ensure their Y2K readiness, and be Seminars and Speakers. prepared to provide them with the same. Don’t miss out on the tax relief being offered to small enterprises for any computer equipment that you may need to replace in order to SEE YOU AT THE O.T.S. address the Year 2000 computer compliance problem. Call Revenue Canada Tax Services Offices: Ed Short (613) 996-0599 or Bob Morrison (613) 995-9920 News from Georgian Bay Georgian Bay Golf Superintendents Association is comprised of 125 members which include superintendents, assistants and suppliers from WE'VE GOT the Parry Sound to Kincardine area and south to the GTA. Our executive includes Gary Gravett, Saugeen Golf Club - President, Don Campbell, Marlwood Golf THE SOLUTIONFOR YO Club - Vice Pres., Mark Schneider, Owen Sound Golf & C.C. - Treasurer, Ron Heeson, Monterra Golf Club - Past President. The 1999 Golf Season started off with a bang at Mad River Golf Club on May 11th. Ray Richards and Paul Mickalko hosted the day with over 100 players taking part. Low Gross honors went to Dave Baskett with a 76 and Low Net went to Don Campbell with a 58. Our next stop in June took us to Coldwater and Bonaire Golf Club with Randy Fielder as our host. Dave Baskett repeated as Low Gross winner with a 72 with Low Net going to Austin Peddle with a 54. July 21st saw us play at the new Stone Tree Golf Club in Owen Sound and was hosted by Marc Brooks. Mike Gardner took Low Gross with a 72 while Andy Mutch posted a 63 to take Low Net. Our August meeting was held on the 24th at Kleinburg Golf Club and was hosted by Dan Mulroy. Sean Lavin won Low Gross with a fine 70 while Low Net went to Dave Brooke. September 21st was our date at Muskoka Lakes Golf & C.C. with Jim Flett, our host. Gary Gravett turned in a 76 to take Low Gross honours with Low net going to Neil Acton. Our Final Event took place on a rainy day, October 13th at Deerhurst Highlands in Huntsville and was hosted by Ed Farnsworth. 98 players braved the cold wet conditions DELTASPRAY™ soluble fertilizers are formulated to spoon to play a scramble format won by the team of Don feed your turf or supplement your granular program. Campbell, John Bantje, Chuck Eggleston and Rob Davis. At our Deerhurst Fall Windup we presented DELTASPRAY our Yearly Awards to: SOLUTIONS empty table Low cell Gross Overall Low Net Overall •free-flowing, non-hardening formulae • responsive, ideal before tournaments •formulated with micronutrients 1st Chris Dinsmore 73.7 Graydon Goff 66.7 • easy to apply • no mower pick-up •full spectrum of formulae: 2nd Dave Baskett 75.0 Ray Richards 68.0 29-7-15 17-10-13 28-14-14 26-0-26 10-52-10 15-15-30 15-30-15 20-20-20 3rd Mike Gardiner 75.3 Jeff Alexander 68.5 NUTRITE Division of Hydro Agri Canada L.P. Turf Care Products Ltd. sponsored a Closest to the Elmira, Ontario Telephone: (519) 669-5401 Brossard, Quebec Telephone: (514) 462-2555 Pin Contest with the 5 monthly winners being placed Toll Free: (800)265-8865 Toll Free: (800) 5617449 Fax: (519) 669-8971 Fax:(514)462-3634 in a draw for a weekend for 2 at Deerhurst Resort. The draw winner was Ralph “Shaky” Domianczuk from Saugeen Golf Club. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our sponsors that generously contribute to our events each month. We would also like to thank our members for their continued support. BULLETIN UP-DATE GREENKEEPING IN ONTARIO and THE HISTORY OF THE ONTARIO GOLF SUPERINTENDENTS’ ASSOCIATION A CENTURY OF GREENKEEPING A Story of the Unsung Heroes, continues to progress, with our in house author, Gord Witteveen, at the writing desk. On the humorous side, here's a snippet of what's to come, taken from Dr. Piper's book "TURF FOR GOLF COURSES" published in 1917... GREENKEEPING REMEDIES FOR PUTTING GREENS IN 1916 Crab-Grass Pluck It Clover Cut It Out Dandelion Gasoline (injected into the crown) Plantain Dig It Out Moles Trapping with the Harpoon Trap Field Mice Poison with Strychnine mixed with crushed wheat Earthworms Bichloride of Mercury diluted in water as a spray Ants Carbon Bisulfide injected with an oil spout Grubs Push a 1/4" Rod into the opening and spear the grub Note that none of the fungus diseases are even mentioned as problems on putting greens. Keep those cards and letters coming in, its not too late to contribute to our 75th commemorative publication. Hard-wired Control Radio Control Radio Control Hard-wired Control You select the method of irrigation control... Only can provide you with both options Total Solutions by TURF CARE For more information, contact the Irrigation Division at 1-800-561-1432 ANNOUNCING 1067 Beach Boulevard SKYWAY Hamilton, Ontario L8H 6Z9 51st Canadian International LAWN EQUIPMENT LIMITED Telephone 905-545-5363 DEDICATED TO SERVICE Fax 905-545-2647 Turfgrass Conference and CAN-USA 1-800-263-8606 Trade Show Express Dual Ottawa Congress Centre & AngleMaster Reel Mower Ottawa, Ontario Sharpeners Saturday, March 4th through Tuesday March 7, 2000 For more information: Telephone (905) 602-8873 or 1-800-387-1056 (in Canada) Fax: (905) 602-1958 NOTICE TO ALL Email: cgsa@golfsupers.com Website: www.golfsupers.com ASSOCIATE MEMBERS Registration: call Kathryn Young (ext. 225) Trade Show: call Chuck Desveaux (ext. 223) By now you will have received your Conference: call Jacqui Atkin (226) invitation to be a sponsor at the CGSA 5580 Exporer Drive, Suite 509 O.G.S.A. PRESIDENT'S RECEPTION Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Y1 to be held on WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5TH at the ONTARIO TURF SYMPOSIUM Ifyou have not yet responded and would like to participate, please contact Dorothy at the O.G.S.A. office by the deadline date Thursday, December 9th. Thank you for your continued support of the Welcome! Ontario Golf Superintendent’s Association. O.G.S.A. Welcomes our newest members William A. (Bill) Diggins Class A Country Lane G.C., Whitby Michael Gutteridge Class B Ashbrook Golf Club, Port Hope Douglas A. Erwin Class C Parkview Golf Club, Markham Mark Hagedorn Class C Guelph Lakes G.C., Guelph Core Aerification Service Kevin Wood Class F Brooklea Golf & CC, Midland Richard Greig Barker Class F Lakewood Golf Club, St. Clair Beach • Golf Course Greens & Tees James W. Westrop Class F Lakewood Golf Club, St. Clair Beach • Bowling Greens Dan Wildinson Class F Woodlands Links Ltd., Clinton • Driving Range Tees Doug Osbourne Class F Marvel Rapids G.C. • Sports Fields • Residential Brian R. Haum Class S Grand Valley Golf & CC, Cambridge • Night Time Service Available Loraday Environmental Class E Barrie, PROFESSIONAL AERATORS INC. New-Tech Turf Products Ltd. Class E Edmonton, AB R.R. #2 Baden, Ontario NOB 1G0 United Horticultural Supply Class E Dorchester (519) 634-8380 First year by Jeff Stauffer Superintendent, Credit Valley Golf Club ith the golf season coming to W valuable resources, being other basis through bulletins, news­ a close as does my first year as superintendents and being able to letters, and conversations. These superintendent, I am writing this draw on their past experiences communication tools have article to merely talk a little about both good and bad when afforded me the opportunity to my experiences only and what I am embarking on unknown territory. express views and concerns about building on for the future. The contacts and communications the golf course and to simply The year proved to be one filled with many professionals in our inform the members when certain with many different rewarding industry were very useful and maintenance practices were to experiences and challenges, often beneficial towards the success of be completed. showing up when least expected. my first year. Thanks to the At the beginning of the season, I Shifting the focus from the colleagues I have called over this was unsure of what lay ahead. responsibilities of being the past season, your input and However, now I am able to reflect assistant and running the operation support is greatly appreciated. upon my experiences from this past on the golf course to a broader Another valuable resource, season and build upon, what I view range including Green Committee, whose support and input I have as a successful year. Board of Directors, and of course, appreciated over this past season is I am aware that any successes I Membership was one of the biggest that of my Assistant Super­ may have, were not without the challenges. Dividing the time intendent. I have gained a greater help of many people in our between administrative duties and appreciation for how important the industry and I owe many thanks time spent on the golf course was working relationship between the to them. I also would like to quite often a struggle because of Superintendent and Assistant truly mention my thanks to the people being accustomed to spending is and how vital open com­ in my personal life, for without almost all of it outside. Having to munication is. With many hours them, none of this would have spend more time in the office spent off the golf course, keeping been possible. either on the telephone, computer informed and or simply attending meetings with a up-to-date on the variety of people became the norm at times. During the year, I found myself day to activities on the golf course can day SYMPOSIUM '00 in situations where I was drawing only be provided from lessons learned, by watching through the Join us at Booth #C51 or listening to other super­ Assistant and the intendents. Learning from other staff superintendents that I had worked members. With for and learning from others the information through association meetings and they provide, I gatherings helped prepare me for am better able to some of the dealings with club communicate to members, industry professionals, the membership and staff. One of the most on a consistent SUPPLIERS OF TOP QUALITY BENT AND BLUE GRASSES Season’s Greetings Corrie Almack, P.Ag. (416) 364-5700 ALMACK & ASSOCIATES Tel: (905) 689-6174 Box 256, Carlisle, Ontario Fax: (905) 689-8522 TOLL FREE 1-877-727-2100 LOR 1HO Email: C.AImack@sympatico.ca Its in the Tag Help your Affiliated Chapter receive up to $.50 per tag from qualified Turf-Seed, Inc. Tag Team™ or Tee-2-Green Corp. 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Turf Seed product Blue Tags are redeemable for $.50 each, while Penn Pals™ product tags are redeemable for $1.00. Rebates will be split evenly between the Affiliated Chapter and The GCSAA Foundation. Direct rebate offer to GCSAA Foundation, 1421 Research Park Drive, Lawrence, KS 66049. We would like to acknowledge Turf-Seed, Inc. and Tee-2-Green Corp. for their contributions through this philanthropic program. Looking back Canada’s Turf Thirty years ago today Care Specialists by Barry Endicott, Nobleton Lakes Golf Club Professional Fertilizers Nu-Gro offers a wide range of specialty fertilizers using the In 1968, Dave Gourlay Sr. was Superintendent Day. On July 9th at latest in controlled release the president of the OGSA. Keith Richmond Hill Golf and Country nitrogen technology. Nesbit, Gord Witteveen and Dave Club, the first Greens Chairman Moote were retiring directors and Superintendent Day was held. Tom Bob Moote was the past president. Mascaro, president of West Point Tom Unsworth moved from Products, was the guest speaker and Clearstream C C in Oakville to George Darou was the host. St. Thomas Golf Club and Bob OGSA dues were $15.00 for Heron, assistant at the Board of superintendents and $25.00 for Trade Country Club was appointed associates. CGSA membership dues Superintendent at Brampton G. C. were $15.00 and GCSAA dues were Dave Baker moved to Glen Cedar $50.00. Bill Forrester was made an G. C. and Don Creed left London Honorary member of the OGSA, Professional Pest G.C. for Orchard Hills Golf and after retiring from 20 years at Control Country Club in Michigan. Ian Weston Golf Club. Robbie Williamson moved to Castlegar Robinson was also presented with Nu-Gro offers a wide range Golf Club in B.C. an Honorary membership on his of pest control products in On January 8th, there was a retirement as Director of the many formulations. curling meeting at Bayview Country Greens Section of the RCGA. Club with Ed Ortlieb as host. The James Hickman, chartered member rink skipped by Curly Endicott and of the OGSA, recently passed away comprising of John Stoughton, Carl in London. The CGSA held their Wagner and Bernie Macdonald, won first Turf Research Foundation the trophy defeating Bob Moote’s meeting at the Skyline Hotel on rink. President Gourlay reported on March 19th in Toronto. Tom a possible Greens Chairman Johnston replaced John Steel as Superintendent Day and a Pro President of the CGSA. Professional Services Nu-Gro has experienced technical support representatives plus a recently purchased Turf Tissue Analyzer available to assist you in Turf Management Warmest Wishes to You Serving Turf Care Professionals and Your Family for a Joyous, Coast To Coast Festive and Safe Holiday Season. 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