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Duke Equipment Ltd............................................................................ 2 Hydro Agri Canada L.P. (Nutrite) ............................................................. 19 Maple Turf Supply ......................................................... 7 Nu-Gro Professional ..................................................................................... 4 Nu-Gro Professional ...................................................................................... 16 Ontario Seed Co................................................................................................. 17 Pelee Industrial Services.............................................................................. 23 Plant Products Co. Ltd................................................................................... 8 The Scotts Company...................................................................................... 22 Skyway Lawn Equipment Ltd..................................................................... 17 Turf Care Products Canada ......................................................................... 24 Turf Care Products Canada - Irrigation Division............................. 6 Vanden Bussche Irrigation......................................................................... 9 Zander Sod Co. Ltd......................................................................................... 7 President's message Celebrating our 75th Anniversary In 1999, the Ontario Golf Superintendents’ Association, will be celebrating its 75th Anniversary. Founded in 1924, the Ontario Golf Superintendents’ Association ensured that due respect is accorded to our profession. ONTARIO GOLF SUPERINTENDENTS’ Our forefathers envisioned an Association ASSOCIATION rich in Ethical Standards and Tradition, that BOARD OF DIRECTORS would truly represent our profession. The PRESIDENT Association's membership today encompasses Ian Bowen our entire industry: superintendents, assistant superintendents, course owners, suppliers; and educational PAST PRESIDENT Simon George faculty. Our Association's role in the development of: The Guelph Turfgrass Institute; Ontario Turfgrass Symnposium; and the CGSA's VICE-PRESIDENT Keith Bartlett National Occupational Standards only enrich our long tradition of being an active industry Association. TREASURER John Gravett The Ontario Golf Superintendents’ Association is planning to recognize our 75th Anniversary, by recognizing those who have all made our SECRETARY Association what it is today. A special publication dedicated to sharing the Jim Flett history of the Association is already in the works. The Annual President's DIRECTORS Reception held during the Ontario Turfgrass Symposium kicked off our Rob Ackerman Dean Baker celebration, where Past President's, 25 Year Members and this year's Jeff Burgess Scholarship Award recipients were all honoured. Dave Cours Make the Ontario Golf Superintendents’ Association events, part of our Bob Heron calendar in 1999. Mark Piccolo Paul Scenna Help celebrate your 75th Anniversary. OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR Dorothy Hills Nu-Gro Professional Brian Rosenberg Technical Sales Representative Cell: (519) 581-2636 1 800 461-6471 GREEN IS BEAUTIFUL EDITORIAL COMMITTEE Mark Piccolo, Editor Dorothy Hills Ron Kowalski Layout, Design & Printing provided by... 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E., #22 140 Milner Ave., #24 2575 Delzotto Ave., Newmarket, Ontario Mississauga, Ontario Scarborough, Ontario Gloucester, Ontario Phone: (905) 836-0988 Phone: (905) 890-6290 Phone: (416) 298-2101 Phone: (613) 822-1881 Fax: (905) 836-0995 Fax: (905) 890-5598 Fax: (416) 298-8758 Fax: (613) 822-2099 The intricacies of job hunting - and interviews by Geoffrey Perkins, Summit Golf & Country Club Greens Chairman 15 years, President 2 years Do you know that the resume is and avoid the subject of salary. interviewer is good: if he’s poor / rejected about 90% of the time? That is discussed during a face-to- bad, maybe you should leave. The True! Try to bypass the resume and face meeting. club may be just as poor / bad). reach the interview stage - fast. How? Assuming you’re going to have Describe yourself (he’s ignored the Verbal Communication. Telephone an interview, the following will be resume): please, tell me / us about prospective employers, even if a job helpful during the interview - yourself. How do you think your has not been advertised! • Learn all you can about the golf friends or peers describe you? Companies (read as golf clubs) club e.g. designer, club pro’, What were the two or three most prefer to deal with people who are President and specific Directors important tasks you’ve performed? not strangers. I suggest that the job­ (Green Ch., Club Captain). If the Describe your goals, your strengths hunter start ‘campaigning’ by G.M. is interviewing, try to get and weaknesses. What part of this ’phone to the person / persons some background about him; job interests you the most? The who (may) contribute most to the learn of any ‘problem’ areas on / least? What is your salary? (Try to hiring. Aggressive? Sure. You want a about the course. During the avoid a direct answer). Why do you job don’t you? interview - at a judicious moment want to change jobs? Do you plan Don’t take “no” as a deterrent. - mention ‘something’ positive to take extra studies? Where? Why? To quote Geo. B. Shaw: “People (see above). It should show When? How much golf do you who get on in this world are the you’ve done some homework. play? Handicap? Belong to people who get up and look for the The interview (when most professional associations? Which? circumstances they want, and if applicants would feel more How long? Held any office in they can’t find them, make them.” comfortable on the rack!). These them? (Why not?) O.K. so you insist on the resume. are some of the ‘rules’ to follow or Now it’s your turn! Here are Here are a few pointers - risk being so much grass clippings some questions to ask (always • Brevity before length, descriptive cut by a dull rough unit! Your check body language) What is / but understandable; state your initial impact-a judgement call; so are the primary problems facing current duties, highlight the most here goes - the club? Change. Is the important ones; your skills; • Cleanliness is next to Godliness. membership amenable to it? Are achievements; familiarity with Need a haircut? Get one. Dress the Green Ch., Directors and you budgets (cost conscious); conservatively, neatly and shine (G.M.) supportive? What are the contribution to work-related your shoes (often neglected and budget restraints? Is there a time successes; problem-solving skills, always noticed). Wear a long- frame to complete such projects? extra-curricular courses / studies, sleeved shirt. Only clerks and Why would you advise anyone to professional association; sports, postal workers in the summer take on this job? How many degrees etc. where applicable. wear short sleeves! Wear a tie. Be applicants have you? How Try to keep the resume to a full punctual (or ’phone to say you’ll frequently do you (the club) com­ page. Two pages are too many (pun be late. Have a valid reason, not municate with members? How? Do intended). Most resume readers a good excuse). I have a say? I think I can do the become bored (yes, true) after a Here are some of the question job. Do you? When will you make page. Type it. Keep it fairly general you’ll probably be asked (if the your decision? Brett Murray Technical Sales - Professional Products SUPPLIERS OF TOP QUALITY BENT AND BLUE GRASSES Maple Farm Supply Bus: (905) 857-2000 8112 King Road West Mobile: (416) 616-8112 Fax: (905) 857-8215 (416) 364-5700 P.O. Box 370 Bolton, Ontario L7E 5T3 1-800-268-4425 brett.murray@sympatico.ca The "Super Crew" by Eric Williamson, Superintendent Angus Glen Golf Club A superintendent is only as individuals are comparable to those good as his crew. He decides what, at a Las Vegas Blackjack table. where, when, and how jobs will be Candidates will show up for an done on the golf course. However, if interview with good references, the greens crew does not perform sound eager to work, and look quite its job well the finished product on impressive only to turn out to be a the golf course will reflect poorly on “hunter” or a “hard lucker”. the super, even if he has made good Unfortunately, after showing decisions. On the other hand, a symptoms of these afflictions, well-trained greens staff that is able dismissal is often inevitable. to accept and understand instruc­ Some examples of these tions quickly, work steadily and conditions and their symptoms are: effectively, and produce good i) The Hunter - Symptoms: Daily results on the golf course with bypasses washstand at quitting minimal supervision not only makes time with bulging pockets, the super’s job easier but will also proceeds directly to staff Win the war provide him with more free time to parking lot and can be seen attend to other responsibilities. emptying small white items out So where does this “Super Crew” of pockets and glove box of against pests come from? Generally speaking, we machine into trunk of car. all find ourselves looking for staff in the spring of each year. Obviously, Identifiable in 3 days. ii) The Hider / Sleeper - and nutrient when the good workers from last Symptoms: Disappears for hours year want to come back, there is a at a time; bits of dirt and grass Deficiencies. spot for them. However many of stuck in hair and on clothing at the students move on from year to quitting time; sleep lines on face year, finding either a better-paying and little crushes in corners of Ask us for a summer job or a job that is better eyes; production is very slow. related to their field of study at college / university. So we post our job openings on the bulletin board at the OTS, place ads in the local Identifiable in 1 week maximum. iii) The Hard Lucker - Symptoms: Monday - Grandmother has heart attack at 3 am (Arrival at complete paper, and sometimes even ask our returning staff members if they know any good people looking for summer work. Then comes the Work 9:45 am) Tuesday - Had a flat tire (AW 8:10 am) Wednesday - Uncle dies at 1am solution interviewing process. (AW 9:05 am) Typically, due to budget limi­ Thursday - Car caught fire to all your tations, we cannot expect to hire a when first tried to start it (AW staff comprised entirely of good, qualified, experienced people. The 7:55 am) Friday - Accidentally dropped turf care needs. more qualified, the more remuner­ car keys down sewer grate ation they will be seeking, and beside car which was parked on rightfully so. Indeed, usually we the street because driveway at have to hire at least a couple of parents house was full of cars bodies who are a little less belonging to people who were experienced and hope that with attending the wake for recently some intensive training we can deceased uncle (AW 9:35 am) mould them to fit right into our Saturday - Had to go to air port “Super Crew” within a month. to drop off parents who were Plant Products Co. Ltd., 314 Orenda Rd., Brampton ON However, it has been my experience L6T 1G1 (905) 793-7000, 800-387-2449, Fax (905) 793-9157 that the odds of choosing the right continued on page 9 continued from page 8 ask same question he asked five interviewing process early, before going to visit Grandmother who minutes ago; typically exhibits all the good ones are gone. At the had another heart attack last symptoms on weekend shifts. interview stage, beware of the night (AW 10:15 am) Identifiable on first weekend candidate who, having been asked Identifiable by Mid week shift. Note: This condition is only why he thinks he would like to (depending on how compas­ a serious problem if it occurs on a work on your golf course, replies, sionate you are). regular basis. “I love hard work! I work out, you iv) The Throttle Jock - Symptoms: We have all seen these symptoms know. I can benchpress 800 Arrives early for work every day to some extent at one point or pounds! Hard work is what I live (drives his car like he drives your another, and if they persist, even for! The harder, the better. And I equipment; also wants to be first after verbal treatment (i.e. love the outdoors! I could never into the equipment barn to warnings), dismissal is essential. work inside. I hate feeling closed claim the fastest utility vehicle These afflictions can become highly in. Weather doesn’t bother me. for the day); drives to furthest contagious if not treated quickly. Sun, rain, hot or cold, I love it all!” point on the golf course then So, hang on to your good Instead, consider the candidate turns around and goes back to people. Sweeten the deal for them who is soft spoken, deliberate and get his sunglasses; wears a stop­ a little each season, if possible. methodical in responding to your watch instead of a wristwatch. Look for older guys who are retired questions, and waits for you to Identifiable first time given a farmers or crane operators or some suggest a rate of pay. vehicle to drive. such thing; people who are quite Good help is hard to find, but v) The Party Animal - Symptoms: accustomed to sitting on and remains an important part of the Bloodshot eyes (if open enough operating a machine for eight job each spring. Behind every good to see them); bad breath; tends to straight hours a day. Start the superintendent is a “Super Crew”. 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 Turf or consequences by Doug Breen, Superintendent Calerin Golf Club They say that the Inuit have particular was complaining about over 200 words for snow. I know how the city crews were unprepared that over the past two months I’ve for the snowfall as he was hacking called it nearly 200 names myself, away at the drifts with (I’m not none of which can be printed here. kidding) a cutting board. This is El Nino has stepped aside for Canada - buy a shovel! For years my La Nina, the little sister who seems wife was employed by the City of to have so terrified Mega-Mayor Toronto Parks Department, and no Mel Lastman, that he’s reacting to one she worked with would venture what would be a routine snowfall in out of the city to far off Rockwood a place like Fort Erie, Orangeville, for a visit. They honestly thought or Ottawa by calling in the Army. that anything north of the 401 While watching the news the other would certainly require an Escarpment. In fact, through golf, night, I got to thinking about what overnight stay. many brave souls have not only a great example this is of how far The truth is, many people only gone north of the 401, but all the detached the average Torontonian leave the city for one thing - golf. I way to Highway 9. Some have has become from the rest of dare say, that if it wasn’t for the discovered the Niagara Penninsula Ontario. There were people on the plentiful and high quality courses while others have ventured beyond TV. trying to dig out their cars from in Ontario, there are many who Oshawa and there are even snow bank with garden rakes and would never see the Caledon Hills, rumours of life west of Mississauga. Tupperware containers. One guy in Georgian Bay or the Niagara According to recent statistics, more than 50% of Toronto’s population is made up of 1st generation Canadians, and the reaction to January’s snowfall would certainly indicate that this is true. Many people go from their apartment to the underground parking lot to another under­ ground parking lot to work and home again. Not only do folks not deal with shoveling snow, but most have never had the fun of thawing out a frozen fuel line in a blizzard. Now, I’m not putting down Toronto, I like the Leafs as much as the next guy and you can always count on the Argos for an easy two points for my Tiger-Cats, but the fact is, the city tends to think of itself as the centre of the province, the country and the universe and it’s good to see that La Nina is reminding it what the rest of us deal with every winter. Obviously, not everyone in Toronto is this insulated, but many are, and I’m proud to be part of the industry which brings people to rural Ontario, shows them more of the province, or at least gets them to go outside. Curling Anyone? The North Halton Golf Club is once again hosting a curling day to all those interested. Date: Wednesday, March 17, 1999 Place: North Halton Golf Club 363 Maple Avenue, West Georgetown, Ontario L7B 4S5 Time: 12:30 pm Fee: $10.00 at the door to cover lunch Anyone who is interested in joining in on this day of curling please contact either: Al Beeney at North Halton Golf Club: Phone: 905-877-8784 Fax: 905-877-5238 Dorothy Hills at O.G.S.A. Phone: 519-767-3341 (Toll Free 1-877-824-6472) Fax: 519-766-1704 Is anyone interested in being a SKIP? Getaway Winner! In the December ’98 issue of Green is Beautiful we listed those who sponsored the OSC / Nutrite 10th annual seminar series. We apologize for any spelling errors and would like to thank again those sponsors. Your support is greatly appreciated. SPONSORS Sustane Corporation Pursell Technologies Solaris Hutcheson Sand & Mixes Lange - Stegmann Jacklin Seed Company Wilson Professional Rohm & Haas Canada Rhone Poulenc Martin Marietta Magnesia Specialties Zeneca IMC Kalium Chuck Egleston of Nutrite Hydro Agri is seen recently congratulating Robert Cowan of Bayco Golf Royal Woodbine Golf and Country Club. Robert was the drawn winner of a Southern HJ Baker & Brothers Inc. Golf Getaway for two, sponsored by Nutrite Hydro Agri, Sustane Corporation, and Pursell Technologies. Robert's name was selected from a pool of purchasers of Vicksburg Chemical Co. Sustane's 10-2-10 Polyon TM ntario Turfgrass Symposium O 1999 The 1999 Ontario Turfgrass provided some background water quality and irrigation also Symposium regarding their top 50 course generated lots of interest. by Rob Witherspoon selection during the session for Speakers in the golf courses greens chairs, club presidents, and sessions invited from outside Turf management professionals club managers. Ontario included Rick Elyea from The weekend snow storm from across the province slid in to provided many challenges for Many outstanding speakers Toronto in early January on the exhibitors moving displays and provided valuable information equipment into the trade show during the Golf Course Sessions. Biggest snow storm in decades area. In spite of snow-induced did not put a damper on the traffic and parking problems the Tee-2-Green Corporation, Dr. Dick spirits of the OTS attendees. move-in proceeded very smoothly. Schmidt from Virginia Polytechnic Kudos to the exhibitors and their Institute, Dr. Joe DiPaola from heels of one of the biggest snow staff for their patience and good Novartis, David Zoldoske from the storms to hit the city in several humour in the face of a difficult Centre for Irrigation Technology at decades. They took shelter from situation. The sold out trade show California State University, Dr. Rich the elements in the Regal opened on Tuesday morning and Cooper from North Carolina State Constellation Conference Centre traffic was steady throughout the University and David Oatis the and gathered in the warmth of two days. Exhibitor wares reflected Northeastern Director of the fellowship and education. USGA Green Section. Ontario The conference was officially Good humour prevailed amongst speakers included Bob Weeks, opened by OTS Chair Rhod the exhibitors while coping with Chris Vander Kant of the Soil Trainor. Rob Witherspoon then challenging situations. Stewartship Group, Greg Patterson took the podium to provide a of A&L Laboratories, David Smith review of the many research, the continuing move within the of DCS Agronomic Services and education and industry service industry towards more highly Corrie Almack of Almack and programs conducted at the specialized equipment, materials Associates. Guelph Turfgrass Guelph Turfgrass Institute over and management technology. Institute speakers included Brenda the past year. CBC Sports host The three day educational Walsh, Dr. Gary Parkin, Dr. Ken Brian Williams delivered an program provided valuable infor­ Carey, Dr. Jack Eggens and Dr. Tom entertaining keynote address mation on a wide variety of topics. Hsiang. OMAFRA Turf Specialist The presentations that seemed to Pam Charbonneau is to be congra­ Renowned sports caster, generate the most discussion tulated for once again pulling Brian Williams who has around the coffee urns and under together an exceptional program. covered many Olympic events the Banyan Tree were the use of entertained the audience with composts and soil microbial activity, A lesson in being prepared for some amusing anecdotes. pre-conditioning turf to enhance the unexpected and emergency stress tolerance, managing the new responses. providing a glimpse behind the bentgrasses, new technologies for scenes at the Olympics. He also turfgrass management, and the The Innovative Superintendents spoke of the trials and tribulations latest research on disease manage­ session on Thursday afternoon of working with Don Cherry. Bob ment. Given the conditions of the Weeks, editor of Score magazine, past season, anything dealing with continued on page 13 continued from page 12 education, tuition, Kraft Dinner Plaques were presented to our featured Weston Golf Club Assistant and Keg discussions paid off for new AA Life and 25 year Associate Owen Russell and Augusta National the degree men from Guelph as members. Congratulations go to: student intern David Kuypers. they won bragging rights for the Robert Brewster Members of the audience cringed ’99 season. Richard Creed in their seats while Owen described Mark your Y2K compliant Barry Endicott the senseless damage inflicted by calendars now for the millennial Cecil Roy French vandalism just prior to the club’s Ontario Turfgrass Symposium Bill Glashan Mens’ Invitational. The Weston “Tools for 2000” scheduled for Blake McMaster team should be commended for January 4-6, 2000. Bruce Summers their professional response which Kenneth Wright was described in detail during G.C. Duke Equipment Owen’s presentation. David Kuypers Gordon Bannerman Ltd. provided a view of preparation for OGSA President's Reception McCracken Golf Supplies the Masters tournament from the by Rob Ackermann Skyway Lawn Equipment Ltd. unique perspective of a member of O.G.S.A. Public Relations The Scotts Company the greens staff. Of particular n Wednesday January 6, Turf Care Products interest was the detailed emergency response that was brought into play by heavy rains that flooded the course early in the competition. The Symposium closed with the 2 the OGSA hosted their Annual President’s Reception. In only its second year, this increasingly popular event is Congratulations are also in order for the winners of this years OGSA scholarships. Melissa White and Lindsay Preston attended with their families to receive the Heritage and third Collegiate Challenge, hosted quickly becoming a premier event Legacy awards, respectively. by Dr. Jack Eggens with Pam on the OGSA calendar. The I would like to thank Greg Charbonneau and Ken Carey reception provides an excellent O’Heron of the Peterborough opportunity for our members to Golf & Country Club for being our Ken Carey says, “It’s really mix in a social setting to casually roving photographer at this nice to see the degree team from discuss the state of our business. special event. Guelph win. As each of the This year’s reception definitely I will conclude with a special three teams have now won, showcased the rich history of the thank-you to all the Associate it’ll be interesting to see which OGSA. To start the celebration of Members who helped make this team will break that tie in the our 75th Anniversary, we asked special event possible through their year 2,000. ” everyone to help put names to faces generous donations. on a slew of old photos recently Allturf Ltd. providing technical assistance. found at the OGSA office. These Arborist Tree Service Teams representing Seneca College, old photos are an important link to Braemar Building Systems and the University of Guelph degree our past that celebrate the history of G.C. Duke Equipment Ltd. and diploma programs squared off. our association and our profession. In the end the extra two years of Thanks to everyone who helped. continued on page 14 Recipient of the Heritage Scholarship Melissa White, with parents. Recipient of the Turfgrass Scholarship Lindsay Preston with parents. continued from page 13 How Many Tees In The Booth Basket?? OGSA President's Reception (continued) If you visited the O.G.S.A. Thanks to all those who Hutcheson Sand and Mixes booth this year, you will have McCracken Golf Supply dropped by the OGSA booth and noticed that we took on a brand Maxium Golf Leasing tried to guess how many tees were new look. A new booth with full Nu-Gro Corporation in the basket. The actual number of length graphics. We would like to Plant Products Company Ltd. tees in the basket was 575. No one thank Paul Scenna for providing us Rothwell Seeds Int / Abt guessed the right amount. None with a photograph of the 6th hole Scotts Company the less we do have a winner. at Donalda Club in Don Mills, - Proturf Division Mr. Kevin Miket of Nutri Lawn in Ontario. It was from this photo­ Skyway Lawn Equipment Ltd. Nepean, Ontario guessed 565, graph that the picture for the Turf Care Products which was the closest guess. Kevin booth was prepared. Turf Drain Inc. has been sent his Second Skin Zander Sod Company Limited Fleece Sweatshirt, and we here at Until next year O.G.S.A. offer our Congratulations. David Gourley, Superintendent at Club Summerlea, in Quebec tries to sell Keith Bartlett, Superintendent at Thornhill Country Club one of the O.G.S.A. Wind Shells that was on display at the Rob Ackermann and Ian Bowen tending the O.G.S.A. Booth O.T.S. Conference. Turf Industry 15th Annual Dart Tournament When: Monday, March 22, 1999 Where: Army Navy Club 765 Third Street, Mississauga (1 block north of Lakeshore Rd. - east off ofCawthra Rd.) Cost: $15.00/person (includes refreshments, food andprizes) Registration: 3:00 P.M. Darts: 3:30 P.M. To enter, contact: Ted Hartwell at 905-271-5511 or Bob Barbour at 705- 562-2878 or Todd Clarke at 905-844-1800. Last year players and spectators enjoyed an entertaining afternoon as a team from the eastern Division of the Canadian Irrigation Association defeated Weston. However, thanks to all the participants' generosity, despite our low numbers we donated $350.00 to the G.T.I. building fund. So the next time you are in Guelph, stop by and check out our Brick. Since the first tournament in 1984, we have sent over $5,500.00 to the O.T.R.F. or G.T.I. Thanks to all the suppliers and their Reps for their participation and prize donations. Take a Walk Down Memory Lane with the O.G.S.A. With our 75th Anniversary upon us the O.G.S.A. is proud and excited to announce a mammoth undertaking. A hard cover book on GREENSKEEPING IN ONTARIO AND THE HISTORY OF THE ONTARIO GOLF SUPERINTENDENTS' ASSOCIATION from its conception in 1875 through to and including our 75th Anniversary year, 1999. This idea was conceived when the editorial committee of Green is Beautiful met on January 27th at the G.T.I. to plan a special 75th Anniversary issue of the magazine. After much debate brainstorming, discussion and the unearthing of old memories, the committee unanimously decided they would like to put their efforts into a permanent, first class publication, depicting the factual history of greenskeeping in Ontario. We all agreed that it would take an awful lot of planning and leg work to complete such an undertaking; however, everyone is geared up and ready to get to work. We are eager and capable of the task at hand. "YOU DON'T STAY IN BUSINESS FOR 75 YEARS BY BEING LUCKY!" The concept was presented to the Board of Directors by Mark Piccolo and James Wyllie at their meeting on February 2nd. Discussion pursued and a vote was taken to accept the proposal. All were in favour. There is an abundance of information to collect, archives to catalogue, interviews to be done, as this book is to encompass the entire industry of Greenskeeping in Ontario including such items as greens construction, evolution of equipment, scientific advancement, humorous items of days gone by, past presidents pages, interviews with senior association members, how our association has progressed, as well as any items that would be of interest to our members. The intention is to provide a hardcover book of approximately 100 to 150 pages , that will hopefully be an excellent coffee table book. Paul White, Mark Schneider and John Arends have already met to attack the humongous pile of photographs. They will meet on a regular basis to identify and catalogue mounds of archival material. Good Luck fellows. We are very excited about this undertaking and are asking the membership to support it by providing information, interviews and photographs relevant to the subject matter. In the near future a complete Editorial Committee list of members and contact numbers will be provided so that you can contact them if you have any historical information you can contribute. Watch for an update on this undertaking in the April issue of Green Is Beautiful. Canada's Turf WHAT'S HAPPENING? TELL US WHAT YOU'RE PLANNING! Care Specialists As you know, the golf industry in Ontario is very active. There are an increasing number of organizations Professional Fertilizers holding seminars, golf days and other functions. Often there are event Nu-Gro offers a wide range of specialty conflicts. Two events on the same day fertilizers using the latest in controlled or even in the same week usually result in poor attendance. Why waste all that release nitrogen technology. hard work and planning? The OGSA would like to offer a Master Calendar as a new service to our members. The calendar will go out bi­ monthly as an insertion in Green Is Beautiful and will contain a listing of all events scheduled for the upcoming Professional Pest Control four months. The OGSA will be Nu-Gro offers a wide range of pest contacting all the organizations that regularly host events during the year so control products in many formulations that we can provide an accurate picture of activities. The Master Calendar will be invaluable for users and organizers. Access to the Master Calendar is free to all OGSA members. All we require is Professional Services your input. Please let us know about any event you have planned for this Nu-Gro has experienced technical coming season. We want to get the support representatives plus a recently word out. You can contact the OGSA purchased Turf Tissue Analyzer office with all dates and details. Call at any time during the year, and your available to assist you in Turf event will be printed in the OGSA 1999 Management Calendar of Events. We hope you take advantage of this Serving Turf Care service so that we can all make the most of what our industry has to offer. Professionals Coast To Coast LOOK FOR THE CALENDAR OF EVENTS INSERT WITH THIS ISSUE. Nu-Gro Professional 1 800 461-6471 The Roster With spring quickly approaching we are trying to make sure our membership records are up-to-date so that the 1999 Roster can go to print. With your help we can get it out earlier than last year. Ifyou have not paid your dues and returned your Membership Information Sheet would you please do so immediately. Our records are only as good as the information you provide us with. If you have any questions don't hesitate to contact Dorothy at the O.G.S.A. Office. Equipment for Sale 1994 Toro 4500D, 999 hours $30,000.00 1994 National Triples, 400 hours $ 6,500.00 SEEDS For All Your 1994 John Deere 21” Walkers (4) $ 3,200.00 each or Golf Course Needs! $12,000 for Lot Turf seed, Pesticides, Nutrite Fertilizers and Bayco Golf Accessories 100 used Accuform short rake handles $7.00 ea. P.O. Box 7, Waterloo, Ont. N2J 3Z6 Tel: (519) 886-0557 Fax: (519) 886-0605 Contact: 1-800-465-5849 Email: seeds@sympatico.ca Beacon Hall Golf Club Curtis, Don or Bob Tami J. Packham 905-841-0252 David Schmelefske A. Kent McDonald 1067 Beach Boulevard FOR SALE SKYWAY Hamilton, Ontario L8H 6Z9 LAWN EQUIPMENT LIMITED DEDICATED TO SERVICE Telephone 905-545-5363 Fax 905-545-2647 CAN-USA 1-800-263-8606 PUMP STATION 1000 GPM Pump Station For Sale Express Dual & AngleMaster Reel Mower • 2 x 50 hp vertical turbines and 1 x 15 hp Sharpeners jockey. • All electric panels and controllers included. • Less than 10 years old pumping from a spring fed lake. • Complete assembly ready for installation. • Station regularly maintained by Steve Wilkinson of Pumps+. • Asking $25,000.00 Corrie Almack, P.Ag. • Contact: Robbie Robinson at Box 256, Carlisle, Ontario LOR 1 HO Hidden Lake Golf Club, Burlington, Ontario Phone 905-689-6174 Fax 905-689-8522 (905) 336-8774 c.almack@sympatico.ca New Distributor for Jacobsen Turf Equipment Ontario Turf Equipment across Ontario. During that time Co. Ltd. Ontario Turf was awarded 6 by Mike Mayne Jacobsen Distributor of the Year Awards and was inducted into the Jacobsen Golden Reel Club. OTEC wishes to announce that it While it was a big decision to sell has sold the Jacobsen Turf the Jacobsen portion of our Equipment portion of its business to business, we will continue to be G.C. Duke Equipment, effective active in the Turf Industry. January 5, 1999. This means that We have a large inventory of Duke Equipment will be responsible various makes and models of used for the Sale and Service of Jacobsen equipment available. These Equipment in most of Ontario. machines can be purchased “as is” The recent purchase of or fully reconditioned and ready Ransomes, Cushman & Ryan by for the 1999 season. Textron, which already owned In new equipment, we will Jacobsen, meant that there would be continue to represent Turfco changes in the way these products Manufacturing (MeterMatic Textron, which is the parent were distributed in the marketplace, Topdressers), Progressive Turf company of Jacobsen, meant that including Ontario. Textron’s goal (Rotary Mowers) including the new there would be major changes and was to have all products in one Flex Deck 120 and Goossen consolidations in distributorships distribution channel. Different Industries (Versa Vac, Blowers),. across North America and the rest options were discussed, but after We also handle a number of of the world. The new Textron careful consideration, we felt this products and accessories, including Company which would encompass decision was the right one. This Par Aide, Standard Golf and R & R Jacobsen, Ransomes, Cushman, means that Customers in Ontario Service Parts. and Ryan was named Textron Turf can source all Textron products We look forward to continuing Care and Specialty Products. As a from one supplier. our relationship with all our result, the management of G.C. Ontario Turf Equipment was Customers in 1999. Duke Equipment entered into founded in 1975. Originally, the discussions with O.T.E.C. and Company focused on Golf Course reached an agreement on the Accessories and Aftermarket purchase of the Jacobsen franchise Service Parts. that took effect on January 5, 1999. In 1982, Jacobsen chose Ontario G.C. Duke Equipment Ltd. - G.C. Duke Equipment celebrated Turf Equipment as its distributor in Acquires Jacobsen Franchise its 50th year of operation in 1998. Ontario. Since that time our The firm was founded by Clinton Company has grown into an On January 5th, 1999 G.C. Duke Duke and was operated out of a organization with over 20 people Equipment of Burlington, Ontario small facility on Plains Road in operating out of a 4 Acre facility in completed the purchase of the Burlington. As the business grew, London with 60,000 sq. ft. of office, Jacobsen franchise for most of the the facility was gradually expanded shop and warehouse space. province of Ontario from Ontario to its present size of 100,000 square Over the years OTEC has built a Turf Equipment. feet on 5 acres of land. solid reputation for providing a The late 1997 purchase of high level of support for Customers Ransomes, Cushman and Ryan by continued on page 19 continued from page 18 Company president Richard Duke feels the G.C. Duke Equipment now offers one of the most complete lines of equipment for the golf course industry. WE'VE GOT “The Jacobsen line has always been extremely well accepted by golf THE SOLUTION superintendents in Ontario and we felt it would be an excellent addition to our existing range of equipment”, says FOR YOU! Richard Duke. Immediate plans by G.C. Duke are to open satellite service facilities in London as well as Eastern Ontario. Duke has already hired additional sales, service and parts staff to ensure customers receive a high level of service. “O.T.E.C. always enjoyed an excellent reputation for after sales parts and service and our commitment is to continue to provide a premium level of service to existing Jacobsen customers as well as to our Ransomes / Cushman customers”, said General Manager, Nolan Duke. “We are just completing the installation of a complete new computer system with customized software to improve our internal efficiency. We have also ordered additional service vehicles in anticipation of the increased service demand due to the Jacobsen acquisition.” Customers can also expect an increased level of service from their sales representatives. According to Vice-President of Sales, DELTASPRAY™ soluble fertilizers are formulated to spoon Dick Raycroft, “We will have six feed your turf or supplement your granular program. representatives focusing strictly on Textron Turf Care Products such as Jacobsen, Cushman, Ransomes and Ryan, an additional two DELTASPRAY representatives will specialize in allied products such as Lastec, Foley, SOLUTIONS • free-flowing, non-hardening formulae National, and Smithco. The company • responsive, ideal before tournaments also has two representatives • formulated with micronutrients concentrating strictly on Professional • easy to apply Lawn Care Equipment for the • no mower pick-up commercial mowing market. This • full spectrum of formulae: increased specialization on smaller 29-7-15 17-10-13 28-14-14 26-0-26 product ranges will, we believe, 10-52-10 15-15-30 15-30-15 20-20-20 improve the level of service we can NUTRITE Division of offer our customers. According to Nolan Duke, “The Hydro Agri Canada L.P. acquisition ofJacobsen finally allows us Elmira, Ontario Telephone: (519) 669-5401 Brossard, Quebec Telephone: (514) 462-2555 to offer our customers a complete line Toll Free: (800) 265-8865 Toll Free: (800) 561-7449 Fax: (519) 669-8971 Fax: (514) 462-3634 of turf equipment. It is a great challenge for all of us at Duke to ensure our level of service meets our customers expectations.” NEWS FLASH NEW MEMBERSHIP CLASS F GOLF COURSE TECHNICIAN Class F - Golf Course Technician: To qualify for Class F membership; an applicant shall have at the time of application at least one (1) year experience as a golf course technician under the supervision of a Class A or B Golf Course Superintendent. A Class F member shall have all the privileges of the Association except that of voting and holding office. FEE $55.00 + G.S.T. This new class will open up the membership to many individuals who have completed their one year membership as a student but have not moved up into the Assistant Superintendent classification. CLASS D - BY-LAW CHANGE From: Class D - A Class D member shall be: 1) a person associated with or in charge of the maintenance of a golf facility or 2) is a person employed at a university, college or turf related facility and is active in the business or is in education and / or research that is a direct benefit to the turf industry. Class D members shall have all the privileges of the association except that of voting and holding office. To: Class D - A Class D member shall be: 1) a person associated with or in charge of the maintenance of a golf facility or, 2) a person employed at a university, college or turf related facility and is active in the business, or is in education and / or research that is a direct benefit to the turf industry. Class D members shall have all the privileges of the association except that of voting and holding office. Membership in this class may be granted upon application at the discretion of the Board of Directors. Reason: This change allows the Board of Directors to decide who qualifies for this Class. Introducing your 1999 O.G.S.A. board of directors Secretary: Jim Flett Muskoka Lakes Golf & Country Club, P.O. Box 280, Port Carling, Ontario P0B 1J0 Golf & Meetings: Keith Barlett - Chairman of Committee Dean Baker - Co Chairman Paul Scenna Public Relations: Rob Ackermann John Gravett Membership: Jim Flett Back Row Left to Right: David Cours, Jeff Burgess, Rob Ackermann, Keith Bartlett, Mark Dave Cours Piccolo, Simon George, Lamont Anderson (1998 Director), John Gravett, Jim Flett. Front Row Left to Right: Dean Baker, Ian Bowen. (Bob Heron and Paul Scenna not Scholarship: Jeff Burgess available for photo). Roster: Bob Heron Lamont Anderson has stepped down from the Board of Directors. Dean Baker Thank you Monte for all your time and effort. David Cours was appointed in the Fall of 1998 and Paul Scenna was appointed January 1999. Welcome OTS: Jeff Burgess - Chairman ABOARD fellows. Simon George Co Chairman Past President: Simon George GCSAA: Bob Heron Oakville Golf Club, P.O. Box 129, Oakville, Ontario L6T 4S5 Keith Barlett President: Ian Bowen Oshawa Golf Club, P.O. Box 36, Oshawa Golf Club L1H 7K8 By-Laws: Dave Cours Vice-President: Keith Bartlett Newsletter: Mark Piccolo Thornhill Golf Club, 7994 Yonge St., Thornhill, Ontario L4J 1W3 Bob Heron Treasurer: John Gravett Credit Valley Golf Club, 2500 Old Carriage Rd., Mississauga, Ontario L5C 1Y7 OTRF: Jeff Burgess our building project represents many things: a 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 IR0 TELEPHONE: (905) 772-3551 • FAX: (905) 772-3422 That’s the Braemarframe of mind. Looking back Five years ago today by Barry Endicott, Nobleton Lakes Golf Club 1994 Board of Directors: Bruce On the move: Alex Labelle retired from Beverley Golf and Burger (president), Lakeview, John moved from the Carleton Golf and Country Club. Taylor (vice), Twenty Valley, David Yacht Club to Merryhill Golf Club. Spring Field Day was held at the Gourlay (past), Club Summerlea, Warren Vout left Cedarbrae and Cutten Club on May 30th hosted by Simon George (sec.), Oakville, Alex went to Brampton Golf Club where Richard Creed. Thom Charters and Labelle (tres.), Carlton Golf Club, Blake McMaster has become GM Bruce Burger were tied for low Doug Suter (editor), Credit Valley, after years of being the gross with a 73 and John Taylor was Rick Serrao, Glendale, Ken Nelson, superintendent. Steve Hallard took low net. The Superintendent Pro Sutton Creek, Ian Bowen, Oshawa, over at Cedarbrae. Ken Graham was Tournament was held Victoria Park Paul Dodson, Aurora Highlands, the new super at Huntington and on Sept 6th hosted by David Jerry Richard, Craigowen and Mark Alex McLeod went from Hockley Decorso. All proceeds were Schneider, Owen Sound. Valley to Spring Lakes. Jim donated to the Canadian Diabetics New Members: Patrick Simms, Molenhuis left Lionhead to work at Society, in memory of Bill Bowen. Thornhill CC (F), David deHaan, the new Club Link Course Lake The Alex McClumpha Golf M K Rittebhouse & Sons (E), St. Joseph. Jimmy Sera left Tournament was held on Oct. 3rd Caleb Howald, Ariss Valley GC (B), Trafalgar and took on the position at Thornhill Golf and Country Gord Dol, Dol Turf Restoration at Carlyle. Dave Schmelefske left Club, hosted by Keith Bartlet. It (E), Craig Mortimer, Cedar Brae Merryhill and joined Ontario Seed was the 50th anniversary with GC (F), Donna Harrison, Garden Company and Everett Nieuwkoop everybody receiving a nice watch City Municipal GC (B), Claudio joined McCracken Golf Supplies. commemorating the event The Vona, Castlemore GC (F), Gary Bill Bowen, superintendent at winner of the George Darou Allen, Westminister Trails GC (F), Dalewood Golf Club, passed away Trophy for best senior golfer was Bruce Paterson, Angus Glen GC from an apparent heart attack in Roy French of Sturgeon Point (F) , Eric Williamson, Angus Glen his sleep at the age of 61. Dr. Jack Golf Club. GC (F), Ernie Amsler, Angus Glen Eggens is GC (B), Mike Ettles, The Toronto taking early Hunt (F), Tim Schaly, Muskoka retirement and 29 ADVANCE ROAD TORONTO, ONTARIO M8Z2S6 Lakes (F) Sam DePinto PHONE: (416) 236-1001 FAX: (416)236-4654 www.albiongolfcars.com O.G.S.A. Past Presidents BRUCE MCDONALD The Scotts Company Dave Dick Jeff McMaster Turfgrass Specialist Turfgrass Specialist 39 Monte Vista Trail 1864 Bowler Drive Left to right back row: Bob Moote, Art Dodson, Alex Labelle, Brampton, Ont. L6Z 2J7 Pickering, Ont. L1V 3E4 Barry Endicott, Simon George, John Arends, Bruce Burger, Fax & Phone 905-846-3319 Fax & Phone 905-839-6526 Thom Charters. Front row: Hugh Kirkpatrick, Mark Hagen, Paul White, John Scotts Head Office 1-800-543-0006 Taylor, Pelino Scenna. Diesel fuel, the big mystery If you have diesel The particulate found in fuels occurs in the fuel system, free engines, you no-doubt can be eliminated with the use of water is broken down into tiny have discovered that good quality fuel filters. (check particles and emulsified, or mixed diesel engine operation with manufacturer for beta ratio). with fuel. Both free and emulsified and maintenance is a whole lot Wax formation can be eliminated water should be removed from the more complex than gas and by keeping the fuel warm using an fuel supply. There are many requires a more disciplined in-tank fuel warmer. Now we are brands of water removal products approach. This is especially true down to the major cause of fuel on the market. Fuel additives, when it comes to fuel storage, problems, water contamination. absorbent materials, and fuel / handling and treatment. Poor Water combined with diesel fuel water separators. Remember, quality diesel fuel coupled with produces bacterial growth. optimum engine life, perfor­ closer tolerances in diesel fuel Eliminate the water, and you mance, and low operating costs pumps and injectors made us more eliminate this contaminant. depend upon delivering pure fuel concerned about proper fuel Inconsistency in diesel fuel to the combustion chambers. A conditioning prior to use. We have handling, storage and delivery well thought out fuel treatment or to deal with four types of systems, all contribute to water in conditioning program, by contamination: the fuel. Changes in the improving your fuel quality will go 1. Particulate primarily due to poor atmospheric temperature can a long way towards lower mainte­ handling and storage. cause condensation to form on nance costs, increased engine life, 2. Biological growth algae and tank walls and accumulate in the improved fuel economy, and other microscopic life which will bottom of the tank. Two reduced engine exhaust emissions. clog filters. classifications of water are present (Submitted by 3. Wax formation paraffin in diesel in fuel: free water and emulsified GOLF EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN'S fuel will solidify when temper­ water. Free water is visible in large ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO) atures drop below 0 degrees droplets or as a layer found at the Fahrenheit. bottom of the 4. Water contamination due to tank. 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