THE September-October 1998 • Volume 21 Number 5 Greenerside Official Publication of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of New Jersey Historical preservation by Doug Vogel The Historical Preservation Committee was in full swing at the Cadillac NFL Golf Classic. With the help of Equipment Conservator Bob Dickison, CGCS, a photo shoot was set up featuring vintage turfgrass equipment and Arnold Palmer, a man who in his youth cut a fair amount of greens. Old Tom Palmer gave Red a few tips on cutting greens and bamboo pole whipping. The seminar was cap­ tured on film by Photo Documentation Specialist Shaun Barry. Arnold Palmer wasn’t the only one giving cutting clinics at Upper Montclair C.C. Just hours earlier, a large figure was gracefully making his turns and producing the straightest cut lines on the course. Double cutting greens with a WALKING mower was none other than volunteer Wayne Remo, CGCS, of the Rock Spring Club. Wayne out-produced and out-classed the other volunteers, many of whom were half his age. I ar­ gued on Wayne’s behalf when the younger guys wanted to Old Tom Palmer gave Red a few tips on cutting greens and bamboo pole whipping. “get a picture of Gramps” for the Preservation Committee. Ken Krausz, CGCS, agreed. “Wayne is not quite vintage— yet!” In this issue Editorial..................................................2 President's Message...............................3 GCSANJ News.........................................4 A golden tribute..................................... 14 GCSANJ&GCSAA to sponsor seminar.... 15 GCSANJ Class "C"progress report........... 16 Newton Country Club recognized for environmental excellence.......................18 Cadence...................................................20 How I spent my summer vacation..........22 Assistant superintendents outing set....26 Senate has passed S.B. 166-limiting liability from lightning........................... 26 Arnold Palmer and Bob Dickison, CGCS, demonstrating some of Bob's newer pieces of equipment. GCSANJ Newsletter is published six times a year by the Golf Course Superintendents Association of New Jersey Ken Krausz, Editor Newsletter Business Staff Ken Krausz, CGCS 201 599-8301 • FAX 201 447-0301 Contributing Writers Douglas Vogel, Brian M. Remo, Edward Walsh, CGCS, Shaun Barry Steven Malikowski, CGCS Please address inquiries to: Editor, The Greenerside 125 Crain Road, Paramus, NJ 07652 For Ad Placement: Judy Policastro (973) 379-1100 Art and Typography by Trend Multimedia 732-787-0786 • FAX 732-787-7212 Golf Course Superintendents Association of New Jersey 66 Morris Ave., Suite 2A Springfield, New Jersey 07081 973-379-1100 • FAX 973-379-6507 Officers: Ken Krausz, CGCS, Vice President Glenn Miller, President Mike Mongon, Secretary Ed Mellor, Treasurer Paul Powondra, Past President Directors: District 1 John O'Keefe, CGCS Gary Arlio District 2 Wayne P. Remo, CGCS Patrick Campbell, CGCS District 3 Mark Kriews Bruce Peeples District 4 Gregg Armbruster John Carpinelli, CGCS Chapter GCSAA Delegate James C. McNally, CGCS Executive Secretary Judy Policastro Commercial Representatives Steve Chirip Shaun Barry Assistant Superintendent Representative Brian M. Remo © 1998 THE GREENERSIDE Opinions expressed in this Newsletter are the opinions of the authors and do not necessarily express the opinions or policies of the GCSANJ Board and its membership. No part of this newsletter may be reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission. Printed on recycled paper Editorial by Ken Krausz, CGCS Helping Hands Ask and you shall receive; How do you say thanks? Those are two titles of articles in past issues of The Greenerside; ” and they could also be the credo of GCSANJ. It is a great thing to know that there are so many people in this organization that I, and everyone else, can count on. How many businesses can call on the company down the road, across the state or across the country for advice or a loan of something and be able to receive it, usually with an offer to deliver. This issue is full of articles that show exactly that: stories written by people who have helped or have been helped by others in this As­ sociation. Those members who contributed these ar­ ticles did so because they wanted to help The Greenerside be the best that it could be. Superintendents let their courses be available for monthly meetings. Besides hav­ ing 100 of their peers check out their work, they also have to go to their clubs and ask for the date. I certainly appreciate what those superintendents do for the Association. This summer, two golf courses held professional golf tournaments, and the members of this Association got together to help cut greens, rake bun­ kers or do whatever else was asked of them. Many equipment companies loaned those courses equipment, as did other golf courses. This is not a one­ time thing, equipment companies are always lending golf courses equip­ ment. Sure it is good for their business, however, most of us know that even if we are not a big spender with a certain company, they will still be there to help. Look at all the people who got together to help Fran Owsik’s son Brett last month! This is a great organization only because of all the people in it. I ask again—if you have an article or an idea for an article, send it to me as I am happy to receive all the help that I can get. President's Message The Summer of 1998-A Quick Review There are some highlights of this summer that I would like to mention. For starters it was nice to see so many superintendents at the Rutgers Field Day on August 6th; the weather was just about perfect. Throughout the day I heard nothing but positive feed­ back and comments about the research currently being con­ ducted. Although still in its early stages of development, Dr. Jim Murphy’s research on the Assessment of Root Zone Mix­ tures for Putting Greens is already producing interesting in­ formation. In an effort to open the lines of communication between our fellow chapters here in the Northeast Region, an invita­ tion to attend the July meeting at Montammy was sent to the officers of the Metropolitan GCSA, Long Island GCSA, Con­ necticut GCSA and the Hudson Valley GCSA. The intent was to have an open discussion on issues such as chapter operations, government relations and issues pertaining to GCSAA, along with a little fun via a small tournament be­ tween the chapter representatives. Unfortunately, only the Met and New Jersey were represented. Even so, it proved to be a productive meeting, especially on the golf course where 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 the New Jersey team was victorious. We expect our next meet­ ing, at the October Met Team Championships, to include more chapter representatives. It will also give the Met team an opportunity to revenge its loss I would also like to mention some of the events hosted this year: The NFL Football Classic at Upper Montclair, the LPGA Chrysler Classic at Seaview, and the New Jersey State Open at Spring Lake. All events really showcased the talents of three terrific superintendents; Bob Dickison, John Boyer, and Bruce Peeples. Calendar Sept. 28 Invitational, Manasquan River G.C. Host: Glenn Miller. Contact Judy Policastro, 973-379-1100 Oct. 13 GCSANJ Championship, Olde York Oct. 20 Oct. 27 C.C. Host: Mark Stallone. Contact Judy Policastro, 973-379-1100 GCSANJ-GCSAA Seminar, Strateg ies for Managing the Turfgrass System. Jumping BrookC.C., Ed Mellor, super­ intendent. Contact Judy Policastro, 973-379-1100. GCSANJ Assistant Superintendents Outing, Deal G. & C.C., Hosts: Charlie Cadet, Kevin Giles, Angelo Petraglia and Joseph de Kovacs. Contact Judy Policastro, 973-379-1100. Nov. 3-5 Penn State Turf Conference, State College, PA. Contact Pennsylvania Turfgrass Council, 814-863-3475. Nov. 10 Annual Meeting, Hollywood G.C. Host: Jan Kasyjanski. Gross skins. Contact Judy Policastro, 973-379- 1100 GCSANJ news ROYCE BROOK GC IS ACES by Shaun Barry As we go through life there are many expressions that we all recognize. Usually they mean the same thing to each one of us. In the movie “The Field of Dreams,” Kevin Costner’s character hears the words, “Build it and they will come.” He builds his baseball field and people come from all over. Joel Jacquemot, CGCS, heard these same words, and he built Stanton Ridge, Pebble Creek and Royce Brook. We discussed a monthly meeting for Stanton Ridge, but that didn’t happen. This time we started early, and by last October Joel was able to get us onto the schedule. He built it, but would we come? Absolutely!!! One hundred thirty-six people came to see Joel and his new course. Unfortunately for us, Joel must have heard one or both of the following expressions, “Don’t rest on your lau­ rels” or “Here today, gone tomorrow.” The reason that I GEESE MANAGEMENT Tired of the constant nuisance and mess on walkways, patios and turf? Specially trained Border Collies can control the problem, quickly, safely, humanely and environmentally correct. Call (215)968-0843 for more information. Serving Eastern PA, South NJ & Del. Mr. Hole-in-One and his playing partners. (Left to right) Tom Grimac, John "Ace"Carpinelli, Bob Prickett and John Farrell. suggest these words is because Joel chose to move on four days before our meeting. He was not there to hear all of the wonderful compliments lavished upon this marvelous cre­ ation. We were the first outing on a course that was open less than a month. Joel’s assistant, Matt O’Neal, was acting superintendent, and the entire staff was new but anxious to prove itself. Even with all of this pressure each department and every individual did a great job. This truly is an upscale public course that makes you feel like a member at the best private course. The future of the course is in good hands. Our thanks go out to all. Once again, David Oatis found the time to give us a USGA update. We are lucky to have such a wonderful ally to assist us through the good times and the tough times. His presentation was followed by a great lunch and then it was off to the carts. Out on the course there were many heroics, but one event stands out above the rest. On the 8lh hole, John Carpinelli hit a beautiful 7 iron 159 yards in the air. If you played that day, you know that the flagstick was exactly 159 yards from the Continued on page 5 GCSANJ news Continued from page 4 tee. As a result, John’s ball flew into the cup and stayed in for a hole-in-one. It was the first hole-in-one ever made at Royce Brook. They felt it was a very important event and we agreed. Soon there will be a plaque hanging in the clubhouse com­ memorating this shot. Congratulations, John. It could not have happened to a nicer person. This shot gave John the closest to the pin award, and he was joined by Harry Harsin (#5 - 5 ft. lin.), Charlie Blue (#12-2 ft. 7 in.) and Jeff Riggs #17 - 9 ft. 2 in.). His ace also gave him a double skin. Collecting one skin each were Chris Boyle, Kevin Breuer, H. Harsin and Tony Raczynski. Tom Grimac and Rob Mlynarski recorded wins with their long drives. Angelo Petraglia (72) showed his championship form as his even par round edged out John Farrell (74). Jim Cross (64) and C. Boyle (65) won our net competition. This day turned out better than we could have imagined (especially for John), even if most of us did not win a prize again. None of us will forget the bunkers, and none of us will volunteer to rake all of these hazards, but each one of us would volunteer to come back and play this course a few more times. And, of course, there are another 18 that we should check out. Stay tuned. You never know what will happen. SUCCESS FOR OUR 3Ms— MONTAMMY'S MIKE MINER by Shaun Barry July is one of those months that can cause a superinten­ dent to lose a little or a lot of sleep. It is during this time that you can do everything correctly, and you still can have some JAMES BARRETT ASSOCIATES, INC. GOLF COURSE IRRIGATION DESIGN AND CONSULTING JIM BARRETT PRESIDENT P O Box 853 Montclair, NJ 07042 (201) 744-8237 Fax: (201) 744-0457 Host Mike Miner (left) receiving plaque and congratulations from Glenn Miller. turf loss. Only the confident (and talented) will invite 80 of his friends over for a visit during this month. Mike Miner is confident and he should be. Montammy hosted our July meeting, and it was superb. Mike and Jim Swiatlowski make a great team, and it showed as all 80 of us inspected their turf. This club has a reputation for great golf and great food. It is a reputation well earned. General Manager Glenn Wollmann had hosted us when he was at Green Brook with Joe Kennedy. Nothing has changed. He has continued his tradition of excellence. Brunch and evening hors d’oeuvres were two meals to remember. Glenn invited us back, and I know that I will return. Our educational session this month was really special. In place of a speaker, we had a superintendent round-table discussion. The officers from the MetGCSA Board had crossed the river for a morning meeting with our Board. They were delighted to be asked to join our officers on this panel. With a full meeting room, they fielded a number of questions. It was a thoughtful exchange of ideas and experiences. Every­ one in attendance came away better informed. On the course we wanted to add a little more excitement for our visitors from the Met. We came up with a little net match play event. Each officer was to play his counterpart on the other Board. If we won, then I would have started this article with the results. If we had lost, then I would have left it out of this report. There was a tie so I guess it is good news for all concerned. Earl Millett had to play two people because John Carlone was unable to attend. He lost to Glenn Miller but edged Ken Krausz. Dave Mahoney beat Mike Mongon, Continued on page 6 GCSANJ news Continued from page 5 while Ed Mellor defeated Tim Moore (what is it with all of these names that start with an M?). I think everybody had a great time, so maybe this could be the start of something long term. Ian Kunesch (74) brought Oscar Coetzee (73) as a guest, and they obviously both know how to play this game. I wonder if Ian let his guest win? While they were taking low gross honors, John O’Keefe (64) showed M. Miner (67) that local course knowledge was only good enough for second place on the net side. Jim Cross didn’t win the net tournament this month, but he did capture closest to the pin honors on the 8lh (6ft. 2in.) and the 14th (4 ft. 7 in.) holes. K. Krausz (11 ft. 5 in.) and Peter McFarland (19 ft. 5 in.) were the other winners. Dean Torsilieri and E. Millet took the longest drive prizes. Our skin winners were Ed Casteen, J. Cross, M. (miracles do happen) Mongon, J. O’Keefe and Jim Waniak. This day ended with two of our old-timers standing in the parking lot carrying on an animated conversation for 45 minutes. They seemed like they didn’t want this day to end. I can really understand what they were feeling, but I guess it was a universal feeling. We all wanted to say an extra thanks to everyone at Montammy. Mike, if you would be so kind and deliver our message, we would appreciate it. THE ARTICLE WITH NO TITLE CONTINUES by Shaun Barry In the last Greenerside, I used this space to congratulate the golfing exploits of some of our members. There are some new stories to be told. It seems that at the recent four-ball qualifiers, some of our members did real well. Angelo Petraglia teamed up with Jim Whitlock as they qualified at Woodlake with a score of 71. At Lake Mohawk, Ian Kunesch and Jay Antonelli had a better day, they actually were the low qualifiers with a 63. This is a gross score. Ian said he only had one birdie. That leaves Jay to explain how he made seven birdies in 1 round of golf. That is more than I have made all year. Congratulations are in order and good wishes go out to both teams when the competition begins. A THANK YOU FROM JOHN BOYER AND JON O'CONNER No matter how much time and effort you put into your turf, you won't see results unless you have healthy soil. 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The tournament went very well with the help of all the volunteers. Continued on page 7 GCSANJ news Continued from page 6 REFLECTIONS OF 1998 CADILLAC NFL TOURNAMENT by Robert Dickison, CGCS With the later date this year, the golf course was in prime condition. June is a much better month to have a major tournament than May. The weather for the ten days preceding the tournament was extremely rainy. It rained every day from the 12th through the 18th. The wet conditions were starting to hamper the mowing patterns for the tournament. Things that should have been set ten to 14 days before were just being started three days before. At the end of the event all of the mowing schemes were on track, and the course played as it was intended. The tees, approaches, fairways and rough were in top condition. The greens were excellent. They were mowed at .100 for the tournament. They rolled true, were smooth and had a good pace to them. Our greens are some of the finest that the tour plays on all year. The sanding program for the fairways over the past two years is starting to pay off. With all rain before the tournament, they remained quite firm through­ out the tournament. Even One and Nine East fairways, the practice area, was in good condition. Our bunkers were in top condition as well. At the end of each day ’ s round, three or four players gave comments to the press. The ones that mentioned the course all said that they liked the layout and condition of the course. P.O.Box 418 Exetor, Rhode Island 02822 Phone:401-789-8177 Fax:401-789-3895 Owen Regan Pager: 800-592-0675 Chip Presendofer Pager: 800-983-3430 Bob Dickison (left) and Tom Wargo, PGA player, thinking about the good old days. Here is a sampling of the comments: Larry Nelson, during the practice round, “Old style golf course, very narrow. Have to work the ball a bit. 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Your Liquid Fertilizer Experts 38 Hightstown-Cranbury Station Road Cranbury, NJ 08512 • 609-448-0935 800-562-1291 • FAX 609-443-8038 Continued from page 7 of the second round, “Course is drying out so it’s playing a little bit shorter. Greens little faster and they held well.” During the second round, Dave Stockton, “I enjoy this course. It makes you think. It keeps me on my toes.” Jay Sigel, “Scoring was good. Think it is due to good condition of the course. Best shape we’ve seen it. Makes a difference. Better putting surface. Huge difference in course this year. Superin­ tendent is to be credited. Everything is more consistent.” Mike McCullough, “course is in great shape. Favors a player with a draw.” Again this year it was a pleasure to work with the PGA officials who were on site. Their comments as well as the players were very complimentary of the golf course. Bob Dickson, this year’s winner, has been a friend since he began on the Senior Tour. 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The greens were mowed by volunteers from Fairmount C.C., Paramus G. & C.C., Rock Spring Club, Roselle G.C., Mendham C.C., Rivervale C.C., Maplewood C.C., Greenbrook C.C. and the Wilfred MacDonald Co. I was able to get experienced help from Forest Hill and Tamcrest in the afternoons to help with the mowing and rolling. There also were people who volun­ teered to help out with the mechanics from Alpine C.C. and Continued on page 10 UNIPAR sands, blends and mixes offer builders and superintendents a complete line of golf construction and maintenance products to better manage operating costs, optimize turf care programs and enhance overall course presentation. 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With the extra time we were able to work around the weather, and damage to the course was kept to a minimum. The breakdown went very well also. All equipment was off the course and out of the parking lot in half the time of last year, in five days this year compared to 10 days last year. CADILLACS, BAD BACKS, BUT NO JACK by Doug Vogel Great moments in sports are forever etched in our memo­ ries when a heroic effort by an individual is made while performing in extreme pain. Who could forget Willis Reed hobbling out of the locker room for game 7 of the 1970 NBA Championship? What about the two out, two run pinch hit home run trot by Kirk Gibson in game one of the 1988 World Series? You can now add to that list of legendary performers in pain the name of Bob “Red” Dickison, CGCS. Red faced the challenge of preparing the upper Montclair C.C. for the Cadillac NJL Golf Classic with a newly acquired bad back. Calls were made to every parts department in the tri­ state area in hopes of securing a spare back, but none could be found. When even Mike Moore could not locate one, Bob realized that he would have to use the one he had. Always prepared, the resourceful Dickison came up with a plan. On his daily rounds during tournament week, Bob stopped by the Tenet Players Fitness Center sponsored by Bayer. The Tenet trailer is where Senior PGA Tour members are put back together and treated for aches and pains. He would receive a dose of muscle stimulus, hot packs, cold packs and pressure point massage by certified trainers to put his back into a somewhat usable form. “You feel like you can’t move for a week,” Red remarked about the treatment, “but in about an hour you feel much better.” You couldn’t tell how much pain Bob was in by the way he presented himself, but anyone with back problems knows that getting out of bed every morning is a chore in itself. 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Finding his course full, he took an open spot in the Turf Management class, and the rest is greenkeeping history. Foster graduated in 1946 and was the only member of his class to become a superintendent. Al landed his first job at the Forest Hill Club in 1947. That same year, with Past President John Anderson sponsoring his application, he joined the GCSANJ. After a short tenure at Forest Hill, he moved on to the top position at the Aldercress C.C. (now known as Alpine C.C.). PARTAC GOLF COURSE TOP-DRESSING AMERICA'S PREMIUM TOP-DRESSING HEAT TREATED AVAILABLE IN BULK OR BAGS PLUS GREEN & TEE CONSTRUCTION MIXES, WHITE TRAP SANDS, CART PATH & DIVOT REPAIR MIXES AND MUCH MORE! DISTRIBUTED IN N.l. BY: FARM & GOLF COURSE SUPPLY 610/483-5000 GRASS ROOTS TURF PRODUCTS 973/361-5943 FISHER & SON COMPANY 610/644-3300 TURF PRODUCTS CORPORATION 973/263- 1234 PARTAC PEAT CORPORATION KELSEY PARK, GREAT MEADOWS, NEW JERSEY 07838 908-637-4191 Aldercress had been neglected during the war years and needed a lot of renovation. One memorable job was the removal of a green from the Upper Montclair C.C. on a cold Thanksgiving morning. The green was slated to be bulldozed for the construction of the Garden State Parkway, but Al stripped it, loaded it up and rebuilt it as the second green at Aldercress. After a decade of nurturing the course back to respectability, Foster moved to the Hackensack G.C. Al’s first challenge at Hackensack was to install a water system for greens, tees and fairways. Upon successful comple­ tion of the project, he converted the fairways to bentgrass and planted hundreds of pine trees. He rebuilt traps, tees and greens, but the membership at Hackensack would benefit most from Foster’s progressive maintenance techniques. Springtime at Hackensack was always weeks ahead of other clubs because of Al’s pioneering methods of late fall fertili­ zation and November aerification of greens. “Hackensack was always one of the best kept courses in the state,” former assistant Jack Martin remarked. “You can quote me on that!” Many other veterans in our business agree. With all the work involved with maintaining a top rated course, Al still found time to be active in the GCSANJ. He served as an Executive Committee member for 12 years, 10 as secretary and two as president. He also developed the logo for our association. Al Foster was also a mentor. “Learning under Al was ideal for someone who had aspirations of becoming a super­ intendent,” former assistant Eliot Lewis commented. “Detail was a priority, preventative maintenance was a priority. I learned right from the start that a few problems on the course, no matter how small, if left unrepaired could become issues in the politically charged atmosphere of a private club.” Unknown to everyone I talked to who has known Al over the past 50 years was his remarkable military record. It is not unusual for veterans not to discuss what they experienced while in combat, and such is the case with Al. Foster partici­ pated in the D-Day invasion and saw some of the fiercest fighting of the campaign. For his bravery, Al received two Purple Hearts, the Combat Infantry Medal, the Bronze Star and five Combat Stars. Al Foster was just one of many American heroes who unselfishly put his life on the line in the name of freedom. He went on to become one of a select few who pushed the role of the golf course superintendent to a higher level. Al Foster was a pioneer and a patriot. Al Foster is 50 years worth of being one-of-a-kind. GCSANJ and GCSAA to sponsor seminar The GCSANJ and the GCSAA are sponsoring a seminar, entitled “Strategies for Managing the Turfgrass System,” on Tuesday, October 20,1998, at Jumping Brook Country Club in Neptune, New Jersey, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This seminar teaches strategies for management of the turfgrass system, including greens, tees, fairways, roughs and green surrounds. It focuses on the disease and insect problems that occur all season long and how management programs must be developed to include all of the potential problems. An IPM approach to management of the various diseases that occur throughout the season is presented. Included in this discussion are sand greens management and the problems that have developed since the introduction of high-sand-content greens and sand topdressing programs. Management systems for creeping bentgrass and annual bluegrass will be discussed, including how different management strategies favor one over the other. Hear the latest information on the status of biology control of turfgrass disease. Golf course superintendents face questions on a daily basis about the pesticides they are using. This seminar sup­ plies them with valuable information about the pesticides that The GCSANJ and the GCSAA are sponsoring a seminar, entitled “Strategies for Managing the Turfgrass System.” they use, how they relate to human medicine and pet pest control products, and how the toxicity of pesticides compares with everyday products we consume. This seminar will offer 0.7 continuing education units. The cost is $110 for members, $165 for non-members. For more information or to register, call 800-472-7878. 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 GCSANJ Class "C" Committee progress report by Brian M. Remo GCSANJ Class C Delegate (chair) The first Class “C” committee meeting was held on July 7, 1998, at Rock Spring Club. All mem­ bers of the committee were able to attend with the exception of Jim Acheson, who understandably was absent due to circumstances on the course. The enthusi­ asm of the group as a whole was overwhelming, and all were in agreement with most topics that were discussed. The following is a breakdown of these topics and a skinny on their discussion: 1. Objectives of the Class “C” Committee and the positions held by its members. The purpose of this committee is to allow assistant superintendents to become more involved with the EICON CENTRAL CONTROL SYSTEMS & HAND HELD REMOTES Eicon Universal, Universal 2, and Ceres. These control systems are remarkably sophisticated and heavily featured, yet are easy to use and reasonably priced. Several levels of features to tailor to your needs. Example: Can link a municipality or golf course and centrally control. 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Working in association with Shaun Barry, this out- ing/toumament is planned to take place this October. The enthusiasm of the group as a whole was overwhelming, and all were in agreement with most topics that were discussed. More information regarding the specifics will be available next month. Two topics that were dis­ cussed: commercial involvement and format. 3. University/student involvement. Joe Kinlin has been put in charge of this specific project, involving the possibility of an open forum to take place at various universities and turf schools, to introduce students to the golf course industry from the viewpoint of the assistant superintendent. 4. New members/district acknowledgment. The members of the Class “C” committee are going to make it a policy to acknowledge the induction of all new Class “C” members to GCSANJ. The Class “C” delegate or district representatives will make an effort to call or visit these new members shortly after joining to offer assistance and information concern­ ing the association. We feel this will increase morale and support of Class “C” members by letting them know they each are indeed an involved member and an intricate part of the group. 5. Election/appointment proceedings. Before the situation occurred, the committee wanted to determine how new Class “C” delegates and district reps would be selected. The Class “C” Del­ egate will be appointed by the President of GCSANJ and the District “C” Representatives will be ap­ pointed by the Deligate. 6. District involvement. Each district rep has agreed to think of new ways to get Class “C” members more involved within each Continued on page 17 Class "C" Committee progress report Continued from page 16 district, creating a “team effect” in order to get them more involved with the association. Some ideas were: inter-district golf leagues and visitation-style field days. The goal is for assistants to meet and interact with as many other members as possible. 7. Meeting representation. During the lobby for this committee, meeting atten­ dance was a major concern for everyone. While seemingly impossible for one assistant to attend every meeting, it also seemed unfair and ineffective for one assistant to attend them all. Having a commit­ tee serve along with Brian allows him to miss meet­ ings while being represented by a committee mem­ ber who has been in contact with Brian, has been briefed on the information in his report and who can also learn from the experience. It was agreed upon that Brian would make every meeting that he was able, but that each district rep must also attend at least one meeting during their term. In the event of Brian’s absence, the district rep, in whose district the meet­ ing takes place, will be asked to attend first. 8. The Greenerside/Cadence. After discussion with Ken Krausz, all district reps were informed that, in addition to “Cadence,” other articles would always be appreciated and considered for printing in The Greenerside. The decision was not yet made as to the passing on of “Cadence” to the next Class “C” delegate, but it may be more effective if the article is written by a voluntary party rather than an appointed one. In other words, it is more impor- R U O M R R A K N N N E Depend On Us For Four Season Solutions P Joe Stahl 795 Route 148 Killingworth, CT 06419 e-mail: 73652.1220@compuserve.com Main Office: 365 Adams St. Bedford Hills, NY 10507 1-888-217-1039 Toll Free I METRO MILORGANITE INC. Golf Course Supplies I 860-663-8048 Tel 860-663-3564 Fax CT Mobile 203/321-0678 NY Mobile 914/646-4118 tant that the author wants to write “Cadence” rather than has to. In closing ... It is of the utmost importance that the Board of GCSANJ fully understands the intentions of this com­ mittee and those of its members. We are all very excited about the opportunity that has been offered to us and plan to utilize this emotion to benefit GCSANJ, rather than squander it. To avoid “stepping on toes,” we have agreed that the association must come first, and that all action be accepted through its chairs. We understand and respect the codes, bylaws and ethics of GCSANJ and will uphold them as we are representative of the same. I would personally like to thank Glenn Miller, Bruce Peeples, John O’Keefe, Wayne Remo and the entire Board for their continuing support. GOLF COURSE CONSTRUCTION and RENOVATION ❖ Tees ❖ Greens ❖ Bunkers ❖ New Construction Tom Ristau - Division Manager Richie Valentine - Turf Consultant (215) 659-6411 PA phone: (215) 659-9317 PA fax: NJ phone: (609)466-1500 Member of: Golf Course Superintendents Assoc, of America Golf Course Superintendents Assoc, of New Jersey Philadelphia Assoc, of Golf Course Superintendents Huntingdon Valley, PA Hopewell, NJ Newton Country Club recognized for environmental excellence Newton Country Club has achieved designation as a “Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary” by the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary System (ACSS), the educational division of Audubon International, endorsed by the United States Golf Association. Newton Country Club is the fifth golf course property in New Jersey and the 142nd course in the world to receive the honor. In 1996, Newton Country Club joined the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary System, which provides information and guidance to golf courses to help them preserve and enhance wildlife habitat and protect natural resources. “Newton Country Club has shown a strong commitment to its environmental program. They are to be commended for their efforts to provide a sanctuary for wildlife on the golf course property,” said Cindy Bradley, environmental educa­ tor for the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary System. “To reach certification, a course must demonstrate that they are maintaining a high degree of environmental quality in a number of areas,” explained Bradley. These categories include: Environmental Planning, Wildlife & Habitat Man­ agement, Outreach and Education, Integrated Pest Manage­ ment, Water Conservation and Water Quality Management. Golf courses from the United States, Canada and Europe have also achieved certification in the program. The certification effort was led by the newly-formed Environmental Advisory Committee established by Errol Quinn in 1997. Members included Ed Brannon as chairman, Bob Malanga, Lois Woods, Shirley McCracken and Superin­ tendent Les Carpenter. “The club is very pleased to be a part of the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program,” stated Jay Hacker, Newton Country Club president. “We are honored to be the fifth club certified in New Jersey, and the first in Sussex County.” Committee Chairman Brannon gave special credit to the members of the Advisory Committee and to course Superintendent Les Carpenter. 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Somewhere in that 8% of Other, I manage to stay married. It’s something that we don’t often think about, but it’s some kind of a miracle that anyone in their right mind would want any of us for a life partner. I’m hardly ever home, and when I am, I’m either sleeping or on a rant about not having enough time to sleep. I mean we might as well kiss goodbye on April 1 and start singing “See You in September!” I once saw a sign in a novelty shop that read: “We interrupt this marriage to bring you the golf season__ ” Well, if that doesn’t sum it up! They should hand those signs out with your diploma! When we said our wedding vows nearly two years ago, I was waiting for the pastor to ad lib the script... “Do you, Fran, take this man to be your husband, to have and to hold, and put up with all of Joseph M. Mercadante, Inc. 201-467-8622 GOLF COURSE CONSTRUCTION Millburn, NJ • PAVING • EXCAVATING • DRAINAGE SYSTEMS • TEE BUILDING • GRADING his crap for six months out of the year, through good times, bad times, humidity and heat, drought and deluge, pythium and grubs, members, geese, pumps, leaks, ruts, late night waterings, double weekends, 4 a.m. wake up calls, and don’t forget about the outings... for as long as you both shall live? ” For all of you who are married, you surely understand the situation, and for all of you newlyweds, it’s September when When people ask us if we plan on having children, the response is always the same: "We already have 18 children, and they keep us busy enough!” you’re reading this, so take confidence in knowing that the worst of the first is almost over. I must admit that I have a saint for a bride. Anyone who puts up with what we have to offer should have a day named after them, and there are a lot of you ladies (and gentlemen) who do. I spoke with Ken Krausz, CGCS, briefly on the subject. He also shares a house with an angel. Kathy Krausz, CGCS (Kenny’s wife), manages a job, a family, a house and Ken, which I’m sure is no party. The sacrifices that our mates make for the sake of us all are phenomenal to say the least. I asked Ken what was the secret to a long and successful marriage in this industry. His reply: “It may very well be that the reason people stay with us so long is because we don’t spend enough time together to get on each other’s nerves!” I enjoyed his sense of humor on the matter and can relate. Frannie and I joke about the situation endlessly. Sometimes she’ll call work to ask if I’m eating OK, or we’ll tease each other about the secret lover that I must keep on the 16th tee. When people ask us if we plan on having children, the response is always the same: “We already have 18 children, and they keep us busy enough!” I guess where I’m going with all of this is a great big THANK YOU. I don’t care if you’re married, engaged, dating, rooming or living at home. There’s someone out there putting up with the mud-tracking, wet-socked, dirty duck- booted, outlandish laundry-owning, smelly, grumpy, holy hell-hollering, back rub after missing dinner-needing supers and assistants of New Jersey, and I feel they deserve the accolades. So, thank you for keeping us sane, keeping us healthy and for just plain keeping us. We promised to give you the earth, we just bring it home in pieces . . . The One and Only. HERITAGE An Ounce of Prevention... 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I know if I asked a superintendent his worst case scenario for July and August, I would hear things like disease, humid­ ity, drought stress, severe heat, broken irrigation pump, spent budget, etc.—well, ask a commissioned sales representative his personal nightmare, and it probably would be six to 8 weeks in July and August off the road, laying around the house recuperating. For those who may not have heard, in early July I had major surgery on my lower back. The doctor removed a portion of a disc that had herniated and was lodged in my sciatic nerve, pressing against my spinal column. The good Continued on page 23 Introducing IsoTek" Homogeneous Fertilizer Isobutylidene diurea. Until now, primarily available in a blended form - reducing the likelihood of even coverage and accurate feeding. Trust Lebanon Turf Products to bridge the gap between science and performance quality with IsoTek31. 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I fought off the inevitable with steroid shots into the spinal column for a few years, but, finally, this spring I had to bite the bullet. I guess when my customers started calling me Groucho Marx, because of my posture and walk, it was time. I also have a daughter getting married on August 22, and I thought it would be beneficial to “walk” her down the aisle. Needless to say, I am recovering very well, and Linda is “nursing” me back to health. Give me a call and I’ll tell you what it is like to be trapped in a house that is also a daycare center! Seriously, though, I am doing very well. I hope to be driving short distances in a few weeks. When I asked the doctor what limitations he would prescribe in the future, he said basketball, volleyball, running and cross-country motor­ cycling are the four worst activities for your back. Three of them are (or should I say were) my favorite sports. I know some of you had hoped he would say golf—sorry, no such luck. I would really like to thank everyone for their calls, cards, prayers, fruit baskets, etc. In the real scheme of things, though, this has just been a minor setback. This experience has re­ emphasized just how special this industry and the people in it really are. To quote Fran Owsik, superintendent at Lakewood C.C., in his thank you letter to the participants of the benefit for his son: “What a great feeling it is to belong to an association that cares so much about its members.” I think this really emphasizes the compassion and concern of the people in this association. Thank you all again. Consider yourself a candidate. Applications for the 1999 Environmental Steward Awards are available from the August issue of Golf Course Management, GCSAA Online (www.gcsaa.org), affiliate chapter presidents, program sponsors and the GCSAA service center (800/472-7878). 1999 Well look forward to receiving your application by October 30, 1998. ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARD AWARD NOVARTIS PURSELL CUSHMAN JACOBSEN RANSOMES RYAN A partnership program benefiting The GCSAA Foundation Scotts seeks exemplary superintendent The Scotts Company is seeking the country’s “best” golf course superintendent to award him or her with the 1999 Scotts Tradition of Excellence Award. Scotts gives the award annually to recognize outstanding achieve­ ments among golf course superintendents in advancing the science of course maintenance and in making golf the best it can be. Nomination forms are now available from Scotts techni­ cal representatives, local chapters of the Golf Course Super­ intendents Association of America, the GCSAA Service Center (800-472-7878), and Lord, Sullivan & Yoder Public Relations (614-825-1730). Anyone involved in the golf in­ dustry may nominate an active or retired golf course superin­ tendent for the award by outlining his/her achievements and service on the one-page nomination form. Nomination forms must be postmarked by January 2 to be eligible for the 1999 award. Selection of the Scotts Tradition of Excellence Award is based on several criteria: teaching and mentoring experience; leadership; environmental responsibility; research and inno­ vation in cultural or management practices; and professional involvement. The selection committee is comprised of offic­ ers of GCSAA and Michael P. Kelty, Ph.D., senior vice president of the Scotts Professional Business Group. The honoree will be announced in February at the GCSAA Con­ ference and Show in Orlando. The recipient will receive an expense-paid trip to The Tradition Senior PGA Tournament at Desert Mountain for the formal award presentation. Correction In the last issue of The Greenerside, one mem­ ber of the Class “C” Committee was not listed and another committee member was listed as an employee of the wrong club. Timothy Kerwin of Metedeconk National G.C. is the District 3 Class “C” representative, and Joe Kinlin, the District 2 Class “C” representative, is from Essex County C.C. Sorry for the mix up! Geo. Schofield Co., Inc. P.O. BOX 110, BOUND BROOK, NEW JERSEY 08805 • Bunker Sands • Construction Gravels • Construction Sands/Blends • Cart Path Materials • Landscape Materials • Topdressings • STABILIZER Blending • SUPRGRO Topsoil Customized blends available with our new mobile blending equipment. ★ U.S.G.A. specification products. ★ (732) 356-0858 Newton Country Club Continued from page 18 sponsors the Florence M. Burd School in the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Schools. In addition to golf courses, the Audubon Cooperative Santuary System also provides programs for schools, indi­ viduals and businesses. For more information, contact Audubon International, 46 Rarick Rd., Selkirk, NY 12158, 518-767-9051 or e-mail via the Internet at acss@audubonintl.org and visit their website at www.audubonintl.org. GCSANJ offers scholarships The GCSANJ Turf Scholarship program is once again accepting scholarship applications for the academic year 1998-99. Students meeting the following criteria are encouraged to apply: GCSANJ scholarships are awarded without regard to race, sex, creed, age or national origin. • Two-year turf management students (including Winter School) who have completed the first year of the program. • Four-year turf management students who have com­ pleted the second year of the program. • Graduate students enrolled in a turf management • Employed at a GCSANJ member’s golf course for two seasons. Can be a summer worker. • Committed to a career as a Golf Course Superinten­ program. dent. • Recommended by their GCSANJ member employer. • Recommended by their academic advisor. To obtain the necessary application forms contact: GCSANJ Scholarship and Research Committee 66 Morris Avenue, Suite 2A Springfield, NJ 07081 Deadline for applications: November 3,1998. Penn State Now Accepting Applications UNIVERSITY PARK, PA - Applications are now being accepted for Penn State’s Two-Year Golf Course Turfgrass Management Program for the class beginning in September of 1999. There is an application fee of $35.00 and the dead­ line for applications is December 31, 1998. Applications can be obtained by calling (814) 863-0129 or by writing to: Gold Course Turfgrass Management pro­ gram, The Pennsylvania State University, 456 Ag. Sciences and Industries Building, University Park, PA 16802-3507. For more information, contact Heather Treaster, Golf Course Turfgrass Management Program, The Pennsylvania State University, 456 Ag. Sciences and Industries Building, University Park, PA 16802-3507; Telephone (814) 863-0129; FAX (814) 865-3006; Email: hgwl@psu.edu Providence & Dominant® Creeping Bentgrass Champion GQ@ Perennial Ryegrass ESN For information call United Horticultural Supply at 732-296-8448 and ask for Gerald Fountain, Tom Hughes, or Rich Baker United Horticultural Supply. 1470 Jersey Avenue North Brunswick, NJ 08902 Providence, Dominant, and Champion GQ are Registered Trademarks of Seed Research of Oregon, Inc. ESN is a Registered Trademark of UHS. Assistant superintendents outing set Deal Golf and Country Club will be the site for the inaugural Assistant Superintendents Golf Outing. Dr. William Meyers will be the featured speaker. All GCSANJ members are invited, however, Class “C” members will be given priority. Look for the announcement in the mail. Hosting this event will be Deal’s assistant superinten­ dents, Charlie Cadet and Kevin Giles, with the help of Superintendent Angelo Petraglia and General Manager Jo­ seph de Kovacs. Senate has passed S.B. 166—limiting liability from lightning The New Jersey Senate has passed S.B. 166, which provides immunity from liability for certain recre­ ational activities and from injuries caused by “Acts of God.” The bill would also provide immunity to a person, corporation or public entity for damages resulting from an “Act of God,” or for damages caused by negligent acts in the implementation of procedures or the operation of equipment designed to warn or detect an “Act of God.” This bill is in response to Maussner et al vs. Atlantic City Country Club, in which Maussner sued for damages caused by lightning. 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Manufacturer of Fluid Fertilizers Ted Platz - Anthony "Rip” Rippel (609) 448-0935, (800) 562-1291 Fax (609) 443-8038 RIGGI PAVING, INC. Asphalt Paving & Concrete Contractors Franks. Riggi, Jr. (201)943-3913 • SADLON ENVIRONMENTAL Environmental Consultant Nancy Sadlon, John Sadlon (732) 560-9377 GEO. SCHOFIELD CO., INC. Golf Course Material Supplier Adam Geiger - Wes Perrine - Tom Casmer (732) 356-0858 THE SCOTTS CO. - PROTURF DIVISION Fertilizers, Turf Protectants, Seed & Growth Regulators Fran Berdine, (914)361-4105 Rich Bernard, (908) 904-1306 Steve Rudich, (610) 253-4003 (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 & Services Fred Rapp - Phil Scott (908) 722-9830 WILLIAM STOTHOFF CO., INC. Well Drilling, Pump Sales and Service David C. 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