THEGREENERSIDE JULY-AUGUST 1996 • Volume 19 Number 4 Official Publication of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of New Jersey Only you can save the National Turfgrass Evaluation Program The National Turfgrass Evaluation Program (NTEP) is in serious financial trouble and each and every turf professional should be concerned. NTEP is sponsored by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and serves to coordinate the evaluation of varieties of many turfgrass species across the U.S. and Canada. The program is funded through the USDA and fees collected from companies and breeders entering varieties and experimentáis into the various national tests. With the presentation of the fiscal year 1997 budget, the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) canceled its funding of the NTEP effective October 1, 1996. The USDA ARS apparently considers the U.S. turfgrass industry a very low priority because, with this action, the USDA canceled essentially its only funding in support of the turfgrass industry. If this decision is not reversed, the USD A will have severed ties to the turfgrass industry after more than seventy years of financial support. The good new is that there is still time to reverse this decision. If you are interested in saving this program, we would appreciate you contacting your senators and congressmen and telling them you support turfgrass research funding by USDA. Rutgers conducts many of the national tests at its various research farms located throughout the state of New Jersey. These tests are frequently combined with the Rutgers turf trials to assess the performance of current germplasm and provide the basis for recommendations on adapted varieties from Rutgers Cooperative Extension. The tests at universities often qualify for funding from NTEP. The resources provided from NTEP do not cover the costs of running the tests, but certainly help to defray the costs. Without this funding many tests would not be conducted by universities. Our understanding of the adaptation of turfgrass species and varieties has been greatly enhanced by NTEP. Our understanding of new varieties and species grown for turf will develop at a slower rate without such a program. Also, the following individuals within USDA need to hear from you: Secretary Dan Glickman USDA Jamie L. Whitten Federal Building Room 200A 14th & Independence Ave. SW Washington, DC 20250 (202) 720-3631 Continued on page 4 In this issue Editorial President's Message GCSANJ News Field Day 1996 A few good men How will we do it?...or goodbye, Ilona Retiring in comfort X-marks the spot Back nine 2 3 5 7 8 10 20 22 26 GCSANJ Newsletter is published six times a year by the Golf Course Superintendents Association of New Jersey Ilona Gray Editor Newsletter Business Staff Ken Krausz, CGCS Contributing Writers Douglas Vogel, Edward Walsh, CGCS, Shaun Barry Steven Malikowski, CGCS Please address inquiries to: Editor, The Greenerside P.O. Box 3672, Wayne, NJ 07474-3672 For Ad Placement: Judy Policastro (201) 379-1100 Art and Typography by Trend Multimedia 908-787-0786 • FAX 908-787-7212 GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION OF NEW JERSEY 66 Morris Ave., Suite 2A Springfield, New Jersey 07081 201-379-1100 • FAX 201-379-6507 Officers: Paul Powondra, President Glenn Miller Vice President Ken Krausz, CGCS, Secretary Ron Mend, Treasurer Chris Carson, Past President EDITORIAL Swan song There must be 50 ways to say good-bye, but today I can’t think of any of them. It pulls at my heart to tell you that this is my last editorial as editor of The Greenerside. Dr. Bob and I have been invited to relocate to Germany. By the time you read this, I will already have had my one liter beer and one meter sausage dinner in Wiesbaden. There are only a few golf courses in Germany and, as far as I know, there are no GCSANJ members living there. So I will be the first as an “honorary” member. In reviewing a move of this proportion, your mind wanders and covers those things that will be missed. I am certain the grass will be green, birds will fly and flowers bloom in Germany. I will see castles and Dr. Bob will see women in their leather pants. We will miss the GCSANJ family and doing The Greenerside. So the torch is passed, and I am certain that you will give the new editor all the aggravation and joy that you have given me. Like the Austrian body builder, often quoted, “I’ll be back” and I will check up on you guys. So for now I will say good-bye and wish you all the best because you deserve it. One of our own, Ken Krausz, the superintendent of Paramus Country Club, has stepped up to the plate to take over The Greenerside. He has pulled his share in doing this edition and I know will get the best support that the GCSANJ can give him. Directors Auf Wiedersehen! District 1 Michael Mongon Joe Kennedy District 2 Vincent Bracken Patrick Campbell, CGCS District 3 Edward L. Mellor Dennis Shea District 4 Douglass P. Larson Steve Malikowski, CGCS Ilona Chapter GCSAA Delegate Wayne Remo, CGCS Executive Secretary Judy Policastro Commercial Representatives Steve Chirip Shaun Barry © 1996 THE GREENERSIDE Opinions expressed in this Newsletter are the opinions of the authors and do not necessarily express the opin­ ions or policies of the GCSANJ Board and its member­ ship. No part of this newsletter may be reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission. Printed on recycled paper Hi! When you need something to be done I have always been told to ask a busy person to do it. Golf Course Superintendent, Secretary for GCSANJ. Lieutenant for the Fire Dept., Father of two girls...sounds like a busy person to me! I requested the positition of Editor of “The Greenerside” and now I have one more hat to wear. This is a hat that should fit perfectly. I will explain more of my role as editor in the next issue. I have worked with Ilona Gray for many years and have to thank her for all her help and support with “The Greenerside” over the years. THANK YOU Ilona and good luck to you and Dr. Bob! Ken Krausz Future Editor, The Greenerside PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Auf Wiedersehen This issue of The Greenerside marks the final time that Ilona Gray will act as editor. After 53 editions stretching back to late 1987, Ilona will be handing over the editing duties to Ken Krausz and moving to Germany with her husband, Dr. Bob. It’s been quite an impressive and unequaled run, with numerous awards from GCSAA and the National Golf Foun­ dation which attest to this lady’s skill and dedication. Many people outside of New Jersey read our newsletter, and Ilona is well known for her efforts. Ilona’s contributions on behalf of GCSANJ members extend beyond our newsletter to the role she played as execu­ tive director of the Alliance for Environmental Concerns. Soon after I joined the GCSANJ Board I was appointed chair of the Government Relations Committee and told to get in touch with Ilona and the Alliance as something of a liaison. I had little knowledge of what she did, but I quickly learned that the best way to deal with government relations issues was to tap into Ilona’s amazing network of contacts in government, industry, and allied professional associations. Without Ilona’s untiring efforts in tracking the pesticide laws that some over- zealous legislators wanted to get on the books, providing balanced, logical testimony grounded in science at public hearings, we would be faced with far more onerous require­ ments that at present. Would anyone care to post the entire perimeter of their course before each pesticide application? How about notifying everyone within 200-300 feet of that perimeter 24 hours in advance, by phone, messenger, or mail? These kinds of requirements were actually moving through the legislature until Ilona and the Alliance (not to mention Bob Dickison) got our side of the story to the right people. Ilona’s contacts at NJDEP have proven helpful, and on numerous occasions she was able to intercede on behalf of a superintendent with questions and concerns about pesticide regulations. She was especially helpful during the ill-fated experiment NJDEP ran which had county health inspectors augmenting NJDEP’s own inspection staff. Unfortunately the health people didn’t fully know the regulations, and several superintendents had “violations” which were quickly straight­ ened out with a phone call to the right place. Over the years we’ve grown to be good friends; she edited my writing for The Greenerside, while I helped her with the Alliance Update. Everyone needs an editor, and I always gave her free rein to edit my material as she saw fit. Invariably she would improve upon it. On Alliance/RISE trips to Denver, San Antonio, Washington, and Tucson, we often found ourselves discussing a wide range of topics, and we grew close enough to easily converse about religion. (Politics was already on the table—it was our business.) Of course, family was also an important topic, and I found it interesting to learn that her husband had been involved in the development of pendimethalin. The Gray family is definitely part of the golf course superintendents’ community. On behalf of GCSANJ, allow me to extend to the Grays our very best wishes, and God bless. Calendar July 16-17 The 76th Open Championship (NJ State Golf Association), Essex Fells C.C. Host: Richard LaFlamme July Monthly Meeting, Forest Hill Field Club, Bloomfield. Host: Geoffrey Drake. Contact Judy Policastro, (201)379-1100. Rutgers Golf Turf Research Field Day, a special turf day for golf courses at Cook College, Hort Farm II, New Brunswick. Contact Dr. Bruce Clarke, (908) 932-9400. Joseph Valentine Turfgrass Re­ search Center, Penn. State, Univer­ sity Park, Pennsylvania. Contact Penn. Turfgrass Council, (814) 863-3475. Continued on page 23 July 22 July 31 August 7-8 Penn. State Turfgrass Field Days, Only you can save the National Turfgrass Evaluation Program Continued from page 1 Dr. Floyd Hom USDA, ARS Administrator Jamie L. Whitten Federal Building Room 302A 14th & Independence Ave. SW Washington, DC 20250 (202) 720-3656 Dr. Edward Knipling Deputy Administrator USDA, ARS, NPS BARC-West Building 005, Room 125 Beltsville, MD 20705 (301) 504-5084 MORIE Golf Course Construction and Maintenance Materials Unmatched Quality and Service • Bunker sands • Root zone materials • Topdressings • Decorative stone • Crushed stone • Drainage materials • Fill Dirt • Top Soil Morie The Morie Company, Inc. 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CalpHlex is the great balancer it will lower soil sodium, increase available calcium, and balance calcium to magnesium ratios. RAIDER-TG will dramatically increase plant uptake of systemics by opening plant stomata. Il Reduces Chemical Usage and Saves You Money! For these & other fine Floratine Products contact Sleepy Hollow Turf at 1-800-958-2913 Exclusive Distributors in the Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, Washington, D.C., and Eastern PA Areas. GCSANJ NEWS MELLOR MAKES MAY by Shan Barry Due to some unforeseen problems, our tentative 1996 monthly meeting schedule fell apart at a time of the year when we have started working on the following year. Many calls were made, and I finally twisted Ed Mellor’s arm to consider May. He said the course was not quite ready. I reminded him that we were friends. He said give me one more year. I reminded him that he was a Board member. He gave in. May it would be. Now that the meeting is over, I know that Ed just wanted to hear me beg. He should have offered his course on his own. It was great. I remember playing Jumping Brook when Ed first got there. He must have really wanted to get away from Dave Pease to take the job. The course needed help badly. Harry Stafford had spent many years trying to prepare a course with nothing to work with. I was happy to see that Harry has remained a part of the team during this period of change. Father and son working the GCSANJ booth at the PGA show (Dennis and Dennis DeSanctis). lain MacLeod (left), a visiting greenkeeper from Scotland, joins his host, Steve Cadenelli, for a round of golf with Ed Walsh at Essex County G.C. Between Ed, Gene Stiles, Harry and the crew, they have performed miracles. During the round I actually got a chance to enjoy this fine old course. Before, the only concern was where should I drop the ball. Now I kept seeing new bunkers and mounds that had been there for 71 years. What a great experience. Ed also took care of the weather. The rain stopped just before we started and was not seen again. How did he do that? Sixty-five people did play and the course beat most of us. I still have scars. Jim Waniak (75) and Dr. Rich Hurley (77) played well enough for a 1 -2 finish in the gross event. The net tournament was decided by a match of cards. Tony Raczynski, 79-14-65, edged out John Alexander 79-14-65. Joel Collura, 2’5”, and Charlie Clarke,7”, were closest to the pins. Dave Pease(178 yards) hit it on the toe for the win in the longest drive contest. OK, maybe it was 278 yards, but who really is counting? Winning one skin each were Steve Rudich, Peter Van Drumpt, Gerald Fountain, Tony Benfield, R. Hurley,Chris Carson and J. Alexander. J. Waniak won two skins with his eagle on 14. Qualifying for the Leslie Cup was held, and the matches will continue to an October conclusion at our championships. The following is a listing of the teams and their opponents: More GCSANJ family at the PGA show. From left: Bill Rapp, Doug Larson and Pat Campbell. Continued on page 6 Upper Bracket Grimac-Prickett Clarke-Gunn Lower Bracket Mlynarski-Kinsey Barry-Pease GCSANJ NEWS Continued from page 5 Mathis-Kriews Farrell-Scott Simpkins-Wall Harson-Dobbie Van Drumpt-Petraglia Driscoll-0’Brien Hyland-Carson Owsik-Sauer Cross-Woods Fountain-Kunesch Presendofer-Regan Raczynski-Toto Dinner was enjoyed by everyone, and our thanks go out to all of the wonderful people at Jumping Brook. Each part of our day was first class. We do appreciate the efforts. As I was leaving, Gene told me now they would start working on restoring the bunkers and really fine-tuning the course. Ed just smiled, so maybe I should start working on our next meeting here. Stay tuned. Frank A. Macchione Construction Inc. Specializing in: • Cart Paths • Waterfall Ponds • Rock Gardens • Water Aerator • Landscape Designing • Tee Building • Paving Stones • Retaining Walls • Asphalt & Concrete Construction GCSANJ WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS The Greenerside welcomes the following new GCSANJ members: David A. Bird Overpeck GC Teaneck B-l Paul A. Capri Golden Pheasant GC Medford A Richard E. Gdovin C Limecrest Corp. Sparta Christopher Hennes B-l Darlington G.C. Mahwah David Hinkle J & R Supply Inc. Doylestown, PA C Robert P. Kaufman C Gravely International Neshanic Station Patrick E. Lucas, Jr. B Woodcrest C.C. Cherry Hill Andrew K. Sheer B-l Emerson G.C. Emerson Mark J. Tortoriello B-l Green Brook C.C. North Caldwell There was also one change in member category: Vincent W. Sciasia D to B-l Minebrook G.C. Hackettstown RALPH McGILLAN Excavating Contractor Specializing in Lakes & Ponds Over 30 years experience in building new ponds, enlarging & redesigning existing ponds. Can get all DEP permits (609) 655-2281 74 Petty Road, Cranbury, NJ 201-652-0694 Paramus, NJ 07652 Field Day 1996: "Who said you can't go home again?" by Dave Pease Well... we’re heading home again. This year’s Field Day is entering its 31 st year of existence, and, with this in mind, we have relocated back home to the Rutgers Golf Course/stadium complex. After a three-year hiatus due to stadium and bubble construction, and taking into consideration the many suggestions, logistical preparations, and itinerary compositions, the 1996 Field Day Committee, which is directed under the stewardship of Joe Kennedy, has prepared an “Emporium of Turf Related Delights” for our consumption. This rebuilt engine is firing on all eight cylinders to provide the type of commercial coverage and potential buyer contacts expected of such an event. It is the Committee’s hope that our commercial investment will provide potential buyer contacts not only from the golf course industry, but allied industries as well. The dedication and representative response by Class A and B golf course superintendents is proof that there is keen interest in the success of this “One of Its Kind Local Exposition.” The centrally located event will be hosted and MC’d by Mike Mongon, introducing the new “Surround Sound” to insure quality and effectiveness with outdoor communication. The day’s events will consist of the traditional equipment demo’s and booth visitation, but also to be bookend with guest speakers, stadium tours, and door prizes. Get psyched big time! Support your Association, support your Association, support your Association, and let’s bring the house down on October 8th with your presence at this end-of- the-year harvest celebration of camaraderie, salesmanship and good times. 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Mother Nature threw down her gauntlet and issued the challenge that the well-prepared, combat-ready crew accepted. A violent wind storm would be the first volley fired as it passed through on Sunday to kick off what would be a week to try men’s souls. Also involved in the battle was Joe Kennedy, superinten­ dent of the Greenbrook Country Club. On Monday Joe and his crew hosted 64 non-exempt senior tour players who played a qualifying round with hopes of advancing to the Upper Montclair theater of golf. The Sunday storm presented a major clean up challenge at Greenbrook, but other than that it was a typical non-golf-free Monday for Kennedy and his crew. Monday at Upper Montclair started with the first of three pro-ams that Red had to prepare for. The course was in beautiful shape for the legends of the NFL Pro-Am. 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It actually gave the crew time to catch their breath, if only for a few minutes. When putting in 10-14 hour days any breather is welcomed. Although Thursday was not the Armageddon, it seemed like it to all of us in attendance. As an infantryman in Arnie’s Army, I likened myself to a soldier best described by the World War One poet, Wilfred Owen: “Bent double, like old beggars under sacks, Knock-kneed, coughing like hags, we cursed through sludge,” The rain and cold slowly intensified, and, as we followed Mr. Palmer through eight holes, play was suspended. “Till on the haunting flares we turned our backs, And towards our distant rest began to trudge.” The walk to the car was long and brutal. Umbrellas were rendered useless as the rain blew sideways. The battle to save the parking lot (fairways and range) began. By dawn’s early light, hay and gravel were seen everywhere strewn across Dickison’s “Flanders Field.” The senior PGA players enjoyed the pick, clean and place rule and the low scores showed it. On Saturday when players’ scores ballooned, the Professional Golfing Agronomists found comfort in knowing that the high heat was pushing the Poa along with their scores. It certainly was not their putting skills. The week ended with beautiful weather, and why not. That’s all there was left after wind, rain, frost and high temperatures. Why all the war references? I really don’t have an answer, but the story would not be complete without acknowledging Molly Pitcher. Sydney Dickison literally spent 12 hours a day procuring and delivering pastry, coffee, sandwiches, soda, candy, pizza, hotdogs, hamburgers and encouragement to the battle weary crew positioned throughout the course. She, along with Red and his green’s staff, deserve recognition for their gallant effort. They met all the challenges. They won all the battles. They won the war. First Annual Rutgers Turfgrass Research Golf Classic meets with success by Dick Caton Executive Director, NJTA The New Jersey Turfgrass Foundation hosted the First Annual Rutgers Turfgrass Research Golf Classic at Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club on May 15, 1996. Foundation President John E. (Jack) Poksay declared the event highly successful from both a financial and social point of view. The Foundation is deeply indebted to David McGhee, general manager of Fiddler’s Elbow, and his staff for all their cooperation and attention to detail. The Foundation also extends a note of gratitude to the many golf course superintendents who participated and the golf clubs throughout the state that provided foursomes and other forms of sponsorship. Dr. Bruce Clarke, the director of the Center for Interdisci­ plinary Study in Turfgrass Science, was elated at the over­ whelming support received from “the industry.” He expressed sincere gratitude to Zeneca Professional Products which pro­ vided “Premier Sponsorship” for the Classic. Dr. David Rose, Dr. Bill McClellan and Jim Petta represented Zeneca at the golf Classic. Because there was a “full field” of golfers and many more who expressed interest in participating next year, the Classic will utilize both the Meadows and River Courses for the 1997 event, which is tentatively scheduled for May 13, 1997, at Fiddler’s Elbow. So ... mark your calendar and look for your invitation to participate. As Rutgers catapults into world leadership in turfgrass research and education, it behooves us all to support this worthy cause. 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PONDS OTTERBINE INSTALLATION MEMBER OF NJ TURF GRASS ASSOC. & GCSANJ How will we do it? ... or goodbye, Ilona by Steve Malikowski, CGCS Why is it that every time things begin to run well, something happens to set you back? Why is it that sometimes after getting a raise, the next thing is getting fired? How come after stopping Brown Patch, Summer Patch comes by for a visit? You kill those grubs and then nematodes sting you. It rains enough to fill your irrigation lake and the electric company shuts off the power to your pumping station. You get your blood pressure under control and then your daughter becomes a teenager. Or, in the case of GCSANJ, you begin a tradition of annual first place awards for best Chapter Newsletter in the country (probably because we got Ed Walsh to step down as editor) and find out that Ilona is resigning as Chapter Newsletter editor. Well, *&#$ happens! ! I don’t understand why just because Dr. Bob is taking a job in Germany that Ilona has to go with him. 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Who’s going to fix all of these run-on sentences? Who’s going to run The Greenerside? Ken (Mr. Flannel) Krausz? As Mr. Bill used to say, “OOOOH NOOOO!!” By the way, for those of you who don’t know, Ken does have short sleeve flannel shirts for the summer months. In this day and age of 28,800 baud rate fax modems, why can’t Ilona continue from Germany? It’s not waaayyy over in Germany. It’s just a phone call away. All we have to do is pay the long distance phone charges for her, and she can continue her important work. Anyone who has ever spoken to Ilona on the phone knows that all we would have to do is raise our annual dues by about $200 per year, and we can afford it. Well, all kidding aside, Ilona, we are all going to miss you. We’er soruy youse has to go oer dare to liv, butt we no’s dat yu gutta du wat yu gutta du. An I nose dat we wil be abel to replase ya eventially evin dough I cant figya out wy we kneed a editah anyways. Eveybudi nose wher to put the commas and periuds. (Try to edit this on your spell checker, Ilona!) Good luck in Germany, and we look forward to your return in a couple of years. Best of luck, Steve Malikowski, CGCS a.k.a. Nigel Wiskowski TURF PRODUCTS CORPORATION 47 Howell Road, Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046 We Specialize in the odd & the unusual • GRASS SEED • TURF TOOLS • COURSE ACCESSORIES • FUNGICIDES • HERBICIDES •TURF EQUIPMENT Call us at: 201-263-1234 Reflections on the 1996 Cadillac NFL Tournament by Robert Dickison, CGCS The course this year was again in excellent condition; probably the best that it has ever been for the seniors. The Poa didn’t seem to be as big a problem this year as it was last year on the greens. It provided a true and fair test for all of the contestants. The weather this past winter and spring was extremely wet. With a record snowfall over the winter and the heavy rains this spring, the course was in a saturated condition. Even with only a half-an-inch of rain during tournament week, the greens and fairways became flooded. Thursday’s rain caused the play to be canceled before anyone had completed their round. This condition didn’t last long, for the course was ready for play on Friday morning. There were a few wet conditions to be encountered but, in general, the course was very playable. This was evident in the scores that were posted over the next two days. I am sure that the clean and replace rule helped some. The greens held the iron shots and putted fast and true with a speed of 10’6”. It was hard not to make a birdie if you were close to the cup. Again this year we were loaned extra equipment by some of our distributors: an intermediate rough mower and two utility carts by the Steven Willand Co.; a sweeper by Storr Tractor Co.; a small pickup truck, a utility cart and two green rollers by the Wilfred MacDonald Co.; and an intermediate rough mower by E/T Equipment Co. Forest Hill Field Club also lent us a green roller and a large gas grill that was used to cook meals for the green staff. We were also able to get extra experienced help for tournament week from Mark Wittinger, Preakness Hill; Ken Duggan, Tamcrest; Dan Melle, Canoe Brook; and Mark Griff, Echo Lake. This year’s setup began a day or two early; with the weather we had before the tournament it helped things run smoother. There were a lot more skyboxes and some of the tents were moved and enlarged. There was more setup going on but things seemed to run very well. Even ESPN’s setup and breakdown went much smoother and without any damage to the course this year. If garbage is any indication of how successful a golf tournament is, then this year’s tournament was very success­ ful. There were two roll-off containers full each day. We had crowds that resembled those of the Thunderbird Tournament years. There were a few complaints from the PGA players about the softness of their practice area turf. One and Nine East are very soft fairways as you know; with the wet spring that we went through this year, they were even softer. For the week, we parked 15,000 cars in general parking. This was the most that were ever parked. Gordon Hahn was a one-man parking crew when it came to putting the cars among the trees. For Friday, Saturday and Sunday almost every usable spot was taken on the East course. If this trend continues, we will have to think about other places to park the overflow of cars. Our practice area suffered quite a bit with the parking on it throughout the tournament. About two dozen cars and a few trucks became mired in the mud and had to be pulled out during the week. We had to put in some temporary roadways on the lower end. These are going to be kept in place for future use. JOSEPH M. MERCABANTE, Inc. PAVING, EXCAVATING Millburn, NJ 201-467-8622 • DRAINAGE SYSTEMS • TEE BUILDING • GRADING 28 Exeter Road Reading, PA 19606 EXETER SUPPLY CO., INC. Corporate Office (610) 779-4230 New Jersey Office (908) 818-1742 Rutgers announces new format for Field Day Dr. Bruce Clarke, director of the Center for Interdisci­ plinary Study in Turfgrass Science, has announced that the Annual Field Day will be held this year at Hort. Farm II, Ryders Lane, New Brunswick. This year Field Day will become Field Days as a new format will be tested. On July 31, 1996, the first of two field days will feature a program tailored for golf course superinten­ dents, which will focus on Bentgrass Research. On August 1, 1996, the traditional Field Day will be held with a broader focus for those involved in turfgrass mainte­ nance in settings other than golf courses, which will exclude most of the research on Bentgrass usually targeted to the golf course audience. Watch your mail for further information on these events, and please note that a separate fee will apply for each day, but those people who wish to attend both days may do so. The diet factor and cancer You are what you eat, plus some interactions with your genotype, phenotype and environment. The National Academy of Science has published a report on “Car­ cinogens and Anti-Carcinogens in the Human Diet.” It con­ cludes that dietary fat and alcohol consumption, as well as other human behaviors, play a much larger role in causing human cancers than either naturally occurring chemicals in food or synthetic additives. Pesticides in food or other expo­ sures to pesticides (such as lawn chemicals) was not of great concern in the report. TORO We’ll make your entire golf course- greens, tees, and fairways - beautifully playable. And, we’ll do it with environmentally sound plant nutrients and soil conditioners that encourage and enhance the biological processes which occur naturally in soil, plants, and grass. STORR TRACTOR COMPANY Distributors of Turf, Irrigation, Recycling Equipment, and Environmental Products & Services 3191 US 22 East 175 13th Avenue Somerville, NJ 08876 Ronkonkoma, NY 11779 (908) 722-9830 (516) 588-5222 Serving the industry since 1945 Preventing low back pain in agriculture Editors Note: Here reprinted is good advice that we can all benefit from. Low back pain is a common occu-pational health prob­ lem. The National Safety Council’s 1991 Accident Facts reports that back injuries are the most frequent of all disabling work injuries in the United States. Statistics reveal that about 31% of all workers’ compensation cases are related to back injuries. Farmers are especially vulnerable to developing back problems, because their work frequently incorporates activities that are thought to be risk factors for developing low back pain. RISK FACTORS • Lifting objects heavier than 25 pounds or repeatedly lifting lighter objects; • Awkward body posture while working; • Prolonged driving of such vehicles as tractors, trucks, and other farm equipment that cause whole body vibration; Slips and falls and other traumatic injuries associated with • THE PRO’S CHOICE Grass Seed Fertilizers Insecticides Nursery Stock Fungicides Herbicides Mulches Tools Stone Soil Ties adverse working conditions. Men and women are both prone to work-related back pain, and the first episode usually occurs between the ages of 20 and 40. Activities that put excessive stress on the spine seem to play a role in developing low back pain. Manual lifting of heavy objects is the most commonly cited risk factor causing low back pain. Agricultural workers commonly lift heavy objects such as bales of hay, sacks of feed, or even animals, during the course of a work day. They may also be subject to stresses associated with repetitive lifting, such as moving bulky equipment during milking, or loading and unloading trucks and wagons. Additionally, whole body vibration, delivered by way of the buttocks and spine from vibrating vehicles such as tractors, is thought to play a role in the development of low back pain. Most low back pain associated with overexertion is short­ lived. Half of those who seek medical attention improve in the first week and over 90% of them improve within two months, Continued on page 14 Hardgoods - 201-473-3393 Nursery - 201-473-2749 Fax - 201-473-4402 To Keep Your Turf Free from Disease & Insects TERRE Co has the Turf& Ornamental products that perform 206 Delawanna Ave Clifton NJ 07014 Low back pain in agriculture Continued from page 13 regardless of treatment. Nevertheless, because people may experience multiple episodes of back pain that may be inca­ pacitating (a person suffering a low back incident appears to have about a 2-to-4% chance of it becoming a permanent disability), low back pain remains a significant cause of missed work days and worker discomfort. The severity of symptoms associated with a low back disorder can vary, ranging from relatively mild and short in duration to pronounced and incapacitating. A low back prob­ lem can result in stiffness and pain, along with inability to move. These symptoms may not appear until 12 to 36 hours after the incident occurs. Sciatica-type back pain is associated with a pain down one or both legs and frequently numbness or tingling in the foot and toes. Normal walking may become difficult. Fortunately, most sufferers from lower back pain respond to the conservative medical management prescribed by their doctors. Therapy frequently includes bedrest, controlled physi­ cal activity, physical therapy, and medication. For those re­ ceiving conservative medical therapy, follow-up evaluation is Fortunately, most sufferers from lower back pain respond to the conservative medical manage­ ment prescribed by their doctors. very important. PREVENTION AND CONTROL METHODS Once high risk activities are recognized, then prevention and control come into play. A combination of the following strategies will help reduce the occurrence and severity of back Continued on page 16 Sterilized Dressing Top 1-800-899-S0IL (7645) FAX (301) 335-0164 Our top dressing is formulated especially for your area to specifications recommended by leading universities and testing laboratories. EXCLUSIVE! All materials are thoroughly mixed and sterilized by indirect heat in our special process. The sand particles are actually coated with a mixture of top soil and peat humus for a completely homogenous mixture that will not separate during handling and spreading. Computerized blending of soil mixtures for a superior growing medium. Green and tee construction materials and mixes conforming to specifications are available. Custom on-site soil blending and testing with a portable computerized blender to meet your speci­ fications are available. Lakes and Ponds have feelings too. Treat 'em right. WE PROVIDE: • Aquatic weed and algae control • Aeration systems and fountains • Lake clarification • Shoreline revegetation • Fisheries management • Hydro Raking • Products and Equipment Authorized distributor for REWARD® Aquatic Herbicide Allied Biological Lake Management Services, Products and Equipment Rockport Rood • Hackettstown, NJ 07840 (908) 850-0303 • PAX: (908) 850-4994 Introducing New Daconil Weather Stik Fungicide. It Outsticks The Flowable Competition For Top Disease Control. High magnification microscopy shows it. And laboratory wash-off studies, too. New Daconil Weather Stik fungicide sticks and stays like the competition can't. So when other fungicides might wash away you can continue to count on Daconil Weather Stik for control of major turf diseases on both warm and cool season grasses. That includes Brown patch, Leaf spot, Melting out, Dollar spot, Anthracnose, Rust, Red thread, and Snow mold. Plus control of most ornamentals plant diseases and algal scum, too. In addition, Daconil Weather Stik can be tank-mixed with a wide range of turf and ornamentals fungicides, so you can also count on it for broad-spectrum support of your systemics, as well as disease resis­ tance management. Remember, there's never been a documented case of disease resistance to a Daconil brand fungicide in over 25 years. And Daconil Weather Stik is more con­ centrated than prior formulations, so you'll have fewer jugs to get rid of, too. Which simply says from better protection to easier disposal, Daconil Weather Stik is the right flowable choice for you. ISK Biosciences Corporation, Turf & Specialty Products, 1523 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 250, Marietta, GA 30062. ISK BIOSCIENCES Always follow label directions carefully when using turf and ornamentals plant protection products. ™ Trademark of ISK Blosclences Corporation. Preventing low back pain Continued from page 14 disorders in agriculture. Job Design Although no single lifting technique is best for all situa­ tions, the following guidelines will be helpful in most in­ stances: • The load should be as compact and light as possible. • Lift only loads that can be handled safely. Test the weight of the load before trying to lift it; if it is unmanageable, get help. • When lifting and lowering, get a good grip on the object and keep it close to the body. Place your feet close to the load and lift slowly, smoothly, and mostly by straightening the legs. Even relatively light loads lifted away from the body can create injurious stress levels on the spine. • Lifting and lowering should be restricted to the range between the level of the hands, when standing with the arms hanging in a relaxed position, and shoulder height. • Do not lift or lower with the arms extended. • Maintain flexibility in the workplace to accommodate people of different sizes and shapes. Education and training • Consult your doctor about safe lifting techniques. Continued on page 17 • Minimize reaching forward for an object. Move objects out of the way first to get to the needed items. • While lifting, always rotate the body by moving the feet, rather than twisting or bending the trunk. • Avoid repetitive lifting—alternate the task with other • Use mechanical assistance—lift tables, hoists, and con­ veyors—whenever possible. • Reduce whole body vibration by driving vehicles with suspension seats that have appropriate vibration-damping characteristics. • Use motor vehicles with good seat positioning and lumbar tasks. support. Financial Solutions You Can Trust Greens King V “Vm working to land myself a successful retirement. It’s never too early to plan for retirement. Especially when you consider that you’ll be spending over one-third of your life as a retiree. ■ We’ll help you determine exactly how much you’ll need to comfortably retire. Then get you started on a systematic plan that’s affordable and rewarding in retirement. ■ For more information or to speak with us personally, please call: James K. 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People exhibit a large variation in lifting capability. • The goal is to obtain a good match between workers and tasks so people can be productive in their jobs. This approach appears promising, but its effectiveness is as yet unproven. Professional medical care • Medical evaluation is especially important for anyone who is at increased risk for developing low back pain or who already experiences back pain. • Medical treatment and rehabilitation, along with job modi­ fication, may enable people with mild back pain to con­ tinue working. Developed by Wei Zhao, project director of Agricultural Safety and Health Program, in consultation with Ann L. Kersting. The publication was made possible in part by a grant from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Pro­ gram on Agricultural Health Promotion Systems for New Jersey. IF YOU WERE A TREE . . . WHO WOULD YOU TRUST? Over 70 Years of Excellence in Tree Care Golf Course Programs Better Than PAR OUR GOAL IS TO PRESERVE YOUR TREES! ALPINE the CARE of TREES (201) 445-4949 Geese control seminar scheduled Damage to vegetation and habitat by the geese popula­ tion is a serious concern to anyone responsible for the design and management of parks, golf courses, com­ mercial campuses and/or open space areas in this region. A symposium has been organized to review the status of migra­ tory and resident geese population, current management prac­ tices and strategies, and a review of planting design options for prevention and protection. Specific plants that can be used as well as chemical and animal alternatives will be discussed. The seminar will be held on November 6, 1996, at the James Haggerty Education Center, Frelinghuysen Arboretum, Morristown, and on November 13, 1996, at the Grange Hall, Columbus. The two locations will enable a greater number of people to attend from not only the New Jersey area, but the surrounding region also. Speakers include George Hass, USDA Fish & Wildlife; Janet Bucknall, USDA Animal Damage Control; Paul Castelli, New Jersey Fish, Game & Wildlife; and Jeff Keller, Habitat by Design. This program is being spon­ sored by NJSLA. Contact Gail DeFino at 201-379-1100 for further information. Believe it or not by Jim Hughes, Dean Edward Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy This is the year of the Big Bang, the first boomer will hit the big FIVE-0, 50 years old. In 1990 roughly one out of 3 New Jerseyans were matur­ ing baby boomers (bom 1946-1964) 2.6 million out 7.7 mil­ lion now confronting wrinklehood and middle-aged spread. • By the year 2000, one out of 3 grandparents with grandchil­ dren under 18 will be baby boomers. 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Many of us will live well into our 80s, and a good number will reach our 90s, so our retirement nest egg will need to last over 20 years. Here are five rules to help keep you on course to a comfortable retirement: 1. Take full advantage of savings plans that offer tax breaks, such as 401(k) and 403(b) plans, individual retirement accounts (IRAs), and annuities. In a tax deferred plan, your money works harder because your investment earn­ ings are not reduced by current income tax. 2. Make regular payments to your retirement savings on a monthly or even weekly basis. Many investment programs offer an automatic investment plan which deducts the amount straight from your bank account. 3. Diversify your portfolio ofinvestments between stocks and bonds. A simple rule is to put a percentage equal to your age in conservative investments, including bonds, and the remainder in stocks. As a general rule, the longer you have until retirement, the more aggressively you should invest. If you are close to retirement age, you’ll want to invest more conservatively. 4. Be sure to keep some inflation-beaters in your portfolio. Many people make the mistake of becoming too cautious, allowing inflation to eat away at the nest egg you have worked so hard to accumulate. 5. Stay fully invested over the long term. Investment success doesn’t depend on timing. It depends on time. IRRIGATION SUPPLY, INC. WHERE THE CUSTOMER COMES FIRST! Products you Need when you Need them Competitive Prices From Drip to Golf Educated Sales Team WE ARE THERE WHEN YOU NEED US MOST Parts for Every Manufacturer Technical Assistance YOUR LONG TERM PARTNER 1120 Goffle Rd, Hawthorne, NJ 07506 201-423-0222 201-366-2355 Franklin Rd, Douer, NJ 07801 4475 S. Clinton Rue, S. 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Now, I didn’t think that was odd as Ken is the committee chairman for our publication. I just figured he was helping Ilona out by contacting regular contributors. The very afternoon that Ken left his message, I received the letter from our Association telling everyone that Ilona Gray was resigning her position and moving to Germany. Seems her husband, Bob, has been transferred. RANSOMES 300 THE MOST PRODUCTIVE FAIRWAY MOWER FEATURES: 116n cutting width 5 floating heads 7 mph cutting speed 4 wheel drive 38 hp Kubota diesel EIGHT ACRES PER HOUR Double Eagle EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC. 285 Dayton-Jamesburg Road Dayton, New Jersey 08810 • (908) 329-9292 Now, not everyone associated with the GCSANJ knows Ilona, but the ones who do, know how much she is going to be missed. We may kid about her telephone calls and how she We may kid about her telephone calls and how she likes to talk and talk and talk and talk, but when things have to be done, nobody does it better. likes to talk and talk and talk and talk, but when things have to be done, nobody does it better. If the GCSANJ had a dictionary, you would probably find Ilona’s picture under asset. We won’t be able to replace her. Let’s only hope that we can manage to keep things afloat in her absence. I want to personally thank Ilona for all the help and support Continued on page 23 PREVENT Summer Problems Caused By Water Repellency. Start Your Program NOW! " I heard about Primer 604 and decided to try it. (4/95) By the middle of the summer, I saw definite improvements. Even with hot and dry conditions, it really worked." Clark Weld, Superintendent Blue Heron Golf Course, Pomona, NJ AQUATROLS OFFERS A COMPLETE SET OF OPTIONS To Treat Existing Turf Management Problems Try: To Achieve Full Course Uniformity Inject: Distributed By: 1-201-361-5943 Fax:1-201-366-0616 For Information Call AQUATROLS: 1-800-257-7797 X-MARKS THE SPOT Continued from page 22 she’s given me throughout the years. Getting people to be responsible for the commitment they make to The Greenerside is not always an easy task. I know how many times I’ve told Ilona the article was in the mail when it wasn’t, and she knew it, but she was still patient and courteous. Hey, can you imagine what it must be like dealing with me, Malikowski and LeSage on a regular basis? Nobody gets paid enough for that. Ilona, I truly wish you and Bob the very best. I hope you both enjoy your stay in Germany and get a chance to visit all the European countries while you’re there, but don’t stay too long. We really won’t be able to function without you for too long. Good luck and good health to you both. P.S.I hope you both enjoy a beer or two. Wayne Foster tells me Germany brews the best in the world. Maybe Malikowski and I will have to visit and find out for ourselves. We’ve never been asked to leave a foreign country, but there’s always a first time. Calendar Continued from page 3 October 8 The 31st Annual Turfgrass, Equipment, Irrigation and Suppliers Field Day, Rutgers University Golf Club/Stadium Campus. Contact Judy Policastro, (201)379-1100. October 14 “Morie Company’s Northeast­ ern Superintendent’s Champion- ship,” Blue Heron Pines C.C. and Harbor Pines C.C. Contact Dave Mitchell, (609) 391-1330. November 6 GCSANJ Annual Meeting Hollywood Golf Club. Contact Judy Policastro, (201) 379-1100 Golf Course WATERWAY MANAGEMENT keeping your ponds up to par effective control of algae and weed problems dredging studies/permitting wetlands creation aeration systems fish stocking aquascaping COASTAL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES. INC. scientists-engineers-planners 2 Research Way Princeton, New Jersey 08540 (609) 987-0966 GCSAA environmental award goes to USDA The United States Golf Association (USGA) received the 1996 President’s Award for Environmental Lead­ ership from the Golf Course Superintendents Associa­ tion of America (GCSAA) at the Environmental General Session which was held at GCSAA’s 67th International Golf Course Conference and Show in Orlando, Florida. The recipient is chosen by the GCSAA Board of Directors based on exceptional environmental contributions to the game of golf—contributions that further exemplify the golf course superintendent’s image as steward of the land. “With the serious challenges facing the game today, the entire industry is indebted to the United States Golf Associa­ tion for its commitment to producing hard data regarding the environmental impact of golf and golf course management practices,” said GCSAA President Gary T. Grigg, CGCS, Royal Poinciana Golf Club, Naples, Florida. “We’re delighted the GCSAA has taken this opportunity to acknowledge the USGA’s consistent efforts to promote sound environmental stewardship,” said Thomas W. Chisholm, chairman of the USGA Green Section Committee. “It’s always gratifying to have the respect of your peers in any industry, and golf is no exception.” Created in 1991, the President’s Award for Environmental Leadership has been presented: • • • in 1991 to Cape Cod Study Participants, Bass River Country Club, Eastward Ho! Country Club, Falmouth Country Club, and Hyannisport Club; in 1993 to Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program Partners, the Audubon Society of New York, and the United States Golf Association; in 1995 to William Timothy Hiers, CGCS, Collier’s Re­ serve in Naples, Florida. In addition to conducting 13 national championships each year, the USGA funds turfgrass and environmental research; provides course rating and handicap systems; tests golf equip­ ment for conformity to the rules; preserves the game’s history; and, in cooperation with the Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews, Scotland, writes and interprets the Rules of Golf. 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VIRTUAL POLLUTION Computer modeling for pollution is not new. In a recent issue of the Scientific American, a model predicted that the major source of nitrogen pollution of the Chesapeake Bay was airborne from as far away as Western Pennsylvania, Ohio and Kentucky. As much as 25% of the bay’s nitrogen comes from this source. These findings challenge the previously held understanding that water pollution was the chief culprit. NEW COUNTY EXTENSION AGENTS Bill Bamka (609-265-5050) is the recently-appointed county agent for Burlington. Bill received his Bachelor’s Degree from Delaware Valley College of Science and Ag, and a MS degree from Penn State. Been there awhile, but still relatively new on the scene is Jim Willmott (609-784-1000), who heads up the Camden County Extension Service. Jim has a turf background. In Passaic County the new agent isDr. Stan Kamara (201-305-5742). 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Suppliers of Golf Course Supplies, Top Dressings, and Construction Soil Marty Futyma - Cathy Futyma (908) 322-6132; Fax (908) 322-6332 FINCH TURF EQUIPMENT INC. & John DEERE ALLIED PRODUCT Sam Baird - Ray Finch - Michael McLaughlin (800) 875-8873; FAX (215) 721-2833 FISHER & SON CO., INC. Turf & Horticultural Supplies Alan Phillips; (609) 478-6704 FLANAGAN'S LANDSCAPE-IRRIGATION CONTRACTOR, INC. Building Greens, Tees & Irrigation Robert J. Flanagan, Sr. - Roger P. Flanagan, Jr. - Christine Flanagan (908) 469-7782 GOLF CARS, INC. Club Car Golf Cars and Utility Vehicles, Sales, Service Jon F. Schneider, Genl. Mgr. - John A. Czerwinski, Sales - Linda A Szymanski, Sales Manager (215) 340-0880; FAX (215) 340-1634 GRASS ROOTS, INC. Golf Course Supplies Ken Kubik - Jay McKenna - Keith Kubik (201)361-5943 ALAN G. CRUSE INC. Golf Course Materials Alan Cruse - Jim Cruse; (201) 227-7183 REES JONES, INC. Golf Course Design Rees Jones; (201) 744-4031 DE BUCK'S SOD FARM Growers & suppliers of golf quality turfgrass sod Leonard M. DeBuck; (914) 258-4131 DOUBLE EAGLE EQUIPMENT CO., GNC. Professional Turf Equipment Clyde Ashton - Jerry Pearlman (908) 329-9292 E/T EQUIPMENT COMPANY John Deere, "Distributors of Quality Turf Equipment" Dick Neufeld Tom Fallacaro; (914) 271-6126 EARTH WORKS, INC. The Soil Restoration Specialists Patrick Lucas, CGCS - Erik Zars (800) 815-1113; (203) 698-0030 EARTH WORKS Manufactuers of Natural Organic Products Joel Simmons; (800) 732-TURF STEPHEN KAY, GOLF COURSE ARCHITECTS Renovation, Master Planning, New Course Design Stephen Kay - Ron Turek - Doug Smith (914) 699-4437; FAX (914) 699-4479 KOONZ SPRINKLER SUPPLY INC. Distributors Turf Irrigation William F. Koonz, Jr. (201)379-9314 LESCO, INC. Manufacturer & distributor of green industry products Greg Moran - Lance Seeton (800)321-5325 LEON'S SOD FARMS Sod Grower Samuel Leon; (908) 996-2255 LONGO INDUSTRIES Electric Motor/Pump Repair/Sales Bob Tal- Bob Clader (201)539-4141 RALPH MCGILLAN EXCAVATING Lakes & Ponds Ralph McGillan; (609) 655-2281 JOSEPH M. MERCADANTE, INC. Paving, Excavating, Cart Paths, Tee and Trap Construction, Golf Course Construction Joseph Mercadante - Robert Mercadante (201) 467-8622; FAX (201) 467-8419 METRO MILORGANITE, INC. Turfgrass Supplies Rick Apgar - Scott Apgar - Joe Stahl (914) 666-3171; FAX (914) 666-9183 MONTCO/SURF-SIDiyZAP! Wetting Agents & Zap! Defoamer Bob Oechsle; (800) 401 -0411 (215) 836-4992; Fax (215) 836-2418 MUNTHERS SPRAYING SERVICE INC. Complete Golf Course Turf Spraying Larry Munther; (201) 540-9764 NATIONAL SEED COMPANY Lawn & Specialty Seeds Ken Griepentrog - Sky Bergen - Barry Van Sant; (800) 828-5856 P & P EXCAVATING INC. Excavating, Ponds & Lakes Bob Laner (201) 227-2030; (201) 227-2819 PARTAC PEAT CORPORATION Top-Dressing & Construction Mixes, Golf Hole Targets, Turf Blankets & More Jim Kelsey; (908) 637-4191 PAVALEC BROS. GOLF COURSE CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. Golf Course Construction Anthony Pavelec; (201) 667-1643 PENNINK ARRIMOUR INC. Golf Course Restoration & Construction Tom Ristau;(215) 659-6411 Fax; (215) 659-9317 • RHONE-POULENC/CHIPCO Turfgrass Chemical Manufacturer Greg Hutch; (908) 929-4657 PLANT FOOD COMPANY, INC. Manufacturer of Fluid Fertilizers Ted Platz - Anthony "Rip" Rippel (609) 448-0935; (800) 562-1291 FAX (609) 443-8038 PRO-LAWN PRODUCTS Professional Turf Products: Seed, Chemicals & Fertilizer Craig Lambert; (201) 663-3368 Ingrid Kern; (215)321-1232 Brad Simpkins; (609) 758-7620 GEO. SCHOFIELD CO., INC. Golf Course Materials, Topdress, Rootzone Bunker Sand, Gravel & Landscape Materials. Kevin Schofield Robert Carson - Thomas Casmer (908) 356-0858 RIGGI PAVING INC. Asphalt Paving & Concrete Contractors Frank S. Riggi, Sr. - Frank S. Riggi (201)943-3913 SEACOAST LABORATORIES/TWIN LIGHT FERTILIZER & SEED COMPANY Fertilizers, Grass Seed Gerald Fountain, Richard Baker; (908)438-1300 THE SCOTTS COMPANY - PROTURF DI V. Turf Fertilizers, Growth Regulators, Seed & Protectants; Fran Berdine, (914) 361-4105 Steve Rudich, (610) 253-4003, Jim George, (800) 543-0006 SHEARON ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN Golf Course Design and Construction Chip Kern (609) 466-0666; (215) 828-5488 STORR TRACTOR COMPANY Turf Equipment, Irrigation, Environmental Products & Service Phil Scott, Paul Granger, Dr. Karen Plumley; (908) 722-9830 WILLIAM STOTHOFF CO. INC. Well Drilling & Pump Repairs David C. Stothoff - William E. Snyder (908) 782-2717 STULL ENTERPRISES T/A STULL EQUIPMENT COMPANY Industrial Turf Equipment John Barrow - Charles V. McGill, Jr. (610) 495-7441 SWEENEY SEED COMPANY Turfgrass Seed Jeffrey Shockley - Andrew Sweeney (215)275-2710 TEE AND GREEN SOD INC. Sod Supply and Installation. Owen Regan - David Wallace (401)789-8177 THE TERRE CO. OF N.J., INC. Golf Course Supplies Brian Feury - Byron Johnson - Pat O'neil (201)473-3393 TURF PRODUCTS CORP. Golf Course Supplier Buddy Rizzio - Ron Lake - Jim Dempsey (201)263-1234 WA CLEARY CHEMICAL CORP Turf & Horticulture Chemicals Bryan Bolehala - Mike Bandy (908) 329-8399 WILFRED MCDONALD, INC. Turf Equipment Specialists Dennis DeSanctis - Blair Quin - Mike Pelrine (201)804-1000 STEVEN WILLAND INC. Turf Equipment Distributor Mark Ericson - Bruce Pye - Bill Rapp (201)579-5656 • New Patrons for 1996 What do the superintendents of these prestigious golf courses have in common? They use the services of... KOONZ SPRINKLER SUPPLY and SERVICE EXCELLENCE • Complete inventory • Service assistance and technical support • 30 years of service to the golf industry QUALITY PRODUCT LINES Distributors of: • Nightscaping • NDS Drainage Products • ADS Drainage Products Keeping the golf world greener. Fertìgation Solutions To Grow On GAS & ELECTRIC FANS PORTABLE, PERMANENT, OSCILLATING Superior Aquatic Management Systems MASTER DISTRIBUTOR KOONZ Sprinkler Supply, Inc. Golf Division • 201-379-9314 39 Waverly Avenue, P.0. Box 55, Springfield, NJ 07081 • 201-379-9314 Fax 201-379-6504 2479 Yellow Springs Road, P.O. Box 433, Devault, PA 19432 • 610-647-1604 For sales information in Northern New Jersey/Southern New York State please call Bill Koonz, Jr. or for Southern New Jersey/Eastern Pennsylvania sales please call Robb Werley