Golf Course Superintendents Association of New Jersey THE 1981 GCSAA AWARD WINNER FEBRUARY - MARCH 1981 Managing Turf Facilities with Less Water by J.R. Watson Vice President and Agronomist The Toro Company Minneapolis, Minn. Vol. 4 No. 1 Dates to Remember March 12 GCSANJ Racquetball Tournament II, Racquetime, Waldwick, N.J. (10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon) Information deadline for April issue of March 18 “The Greener Side” March 19 Jamesburg, N.J. April 23 GCSANJ Seminar I, Forsgate C.C., Host: Bill Martin, Deal Golf Club, Dist, 7 LPGA Coca Cola Classic, Ridgewood May 11-18 Country Club, Paramus, N.J. Host: Tony Bifano, Mt. Ridge Golf Club, Dist. 2, Two Man Best Ball Host: Bob Ribbans, Fairmont Golf Club, Dist. 3 May 21 June 18 July Host: Bill Gaydosh, Edgewood Country Club, Dist. 1, Joint Meeting - GCSANJ & MGCSA To be announced Host: Ed Nickelsen, Montclair Golf Club, Dist. 2, Invitational Tournament Host: Wayne Remo, North Jersey C.C., Dist. 1, GCSANJ Championship August September 24 October 22 November Annual Meeting Expo '80 Review And Notes A record breaking attendance of over 1,200 people highlighted the New Jersey Turfgrass Association’s 10th Anniversary and Expo ’80 held December 8-11 at the Cherry Hill Hyatt House, Cherry Hill, NJ. With over 70 exhibitors participating in the trade show, and an educational program ranging from use of space photography for agricultural purposes to pin placement on greens, the conference was truly a great success. Sessions for lawn and and utility turf were conducted with the above mentioned program, while special sessions on insect identification, a small motor clinic, and pesticide applicator certification both preceded and ran subsequent to Expo ’80. Roy C. Bossolt was the recipient of the 1980 NJTA Hall of Fame Award. Drought has been so common and widespread throughout history that one might wonder why man, after centuries of suffering from its often devastating con­ sequences, hasn’t learned how to handle it. . . how to manage it. Ever since the effects of drought began to extend beyond the concerns of farming - to industry, to municipal services, to the turfgrass industry and others - more and more people are asking that same question: Why can’t drought be managed? Can drought be managed? In my view, it cannot; at least I believe it will be a long time before we have found ways to avoid all of the devastating con­ sequences of drought. That does not mean there is nothing we can do to minimize the consequences of drought in relation to specific conditions in specific geographic areas, for example, golf courses in New Jersey. We can do a great deal. For, in fact, there are a number of steps that the golf course superintendent may put into effect that will minimize the impact of drought. And, there are several longer range steps or plans that he may implement and support that will be protective of the club’s investment and the green space it represents. Among the steps that may be launched concurrent with the onslaught of drought are the following: 1. Establish watering priorities. Give highest priority to the most intensively managed areas; for example, the greens, the most valuable part of the course and where the most critical play takes place. Then evaluate approaches, tees, landing areas, clubhouse grounds, and in cooperation with appropriate club officials, allocate the remaining water. 2. Follow sound irrigation practices. Irrigate when there is the best com­ bination of little wind, low temperature and high humidity. When watering trees and shrubs, use probes so the water will penetrate deeply. 3. Reduce, or avoid where possible, other causes of stress. Be alert to salt buildup and make certain there is adequate internal soil drainage not only to promote deeper root growth but also to ensure movement of soluable salts out of the root zone. 4. Alter cultural practices. Test the soil to ensure adequate fertility, especially for phosphorus, which encourages root system growth - deeper roots, thus expanding the area from which the turfgrasses can draw nutrients and moisture. Repeat the soil test on an annual basis and carefully balance fertilizer applications against the rate of growth needed to support traffic and the amount of available water. Raise the height of cut for all areas. Raising the height of cut on a golf course green as little as 1-32 of an inch can have a significant effect on the ability of the grass to tolerate stress. Where possible, mow less frequently. Increase frequency of spiking or cultivation (core) - if temperatures are not extreme - to trap moisture and to help hold it longer in the vicinity of the root system. 5. Expand use of mulch. This is a very important technique by which to con­ serve water, and with some materials, if properly applied, mulches are at­ tractive and improve the aesthetic value of the property. Apply heavy layers of mulch - any organic debris that’s available - around the base of trees, shrubs and flower beds, to hold in moisture. 6. Erect wind barriers, especially where there are large expanses of open spaces. 7. Experiment with anti-transpirants. Although techniques for inhibiting transpiration have had mixed results, some reduction in moisture loss through transpiration might be accomplished with the use of chemicals, emulsions or films. Water conservation, alteration of cultural practices to provide a more suitable agronomic environment for the plants, and common sense management are key to plant survival during drought. Droughts are usually of short duration, rarely longer than two or three years. In fact, most people think that drought results from a temporary aberrant behavior of nature, a simple matter of insufficient moisture from rain or snow. They accept a certain amount of in­ convenience until rainfall or snowfall returns to “normal,” then revert to their usual wasteful use of water. continued on Page 4 the GREENER SIDE GCSANJ Newsletter is published six times a year by the Golf Course Superintendents Association of New Jersey, P.O. Box 231, New Brunswick, N.J. 08903. President's Message Jack Martin Ed Walsh, Editor Michael Hannigan, Associate Editor Jerry Schoonmaker, Photography Dennis DeSanctis, Special Projects Please address inquiries con­ cerning advertising to: Ken Kubik, Advertising Manager 489 Millbrook Avenue Randolph Twp., N.J. 07869 GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION of NEW JERSEY Cook College - Rutgers University Box 231 New Brunswick, New Jersey 08903 OFFICERS OF GCSANJ Jack Martin President Dave McGhee Vice President Bob Ribbans Secretary Ed Nickelsen Treasurer Maurice Cameron Past President EXECUTIVE BOARD Wayne Remo Director, District 1 Glenn Gallion Director, District 2 Les Mickens Director, District 3 John Fenwick Director, District 4 Jerry Schoonmaker Director, District 5 Charles Dey Director, District 6 Stephen Finamore Director, District 7 James W. Ritter Director, District 8 Dr. Henry Indyk Executive Director Gentlemen: It is my pleasure to address you for the first time in 1981. 1980 was a very produc­ tive year for our Association and we look forward to surpass our goals again this year. Before we discuss the New Year; congratulations are in order for Ed Walsh and his staff of the “GreenerSide”. The “GreenerSide” won the best newsletter award in the country in its division. This is a feat never before accomplished in New Jersey, and deservedly so. Thanks, Ed and Staff. Keep up the great work. I am sure you will try to make it two in a row this year. This year again we will stress our education program, starting with a seminar in March. Professional improvement and recognition will also be in the forefront. Our most important topic at this time, as you well know, is the water situation. Your President and the Water Resources Research Committee have been busy over the past months assembling facts and figures in this regard. I attended an organizational meeting at Forsgate Country Club in January, 1981, sponsored by the New Jersey State Golf Association. Other golf oriented people were also in attendance. A committee was formed and Jim Gilligan represented our Association at a meeting in Trenton on January 30, 1981. The main purpose of this committee was to obtain a clarification of the law as it affects our industry. Since this topic will be discussed at length in this newsletter and at the seminar, I will only say that the picture looks bleak if we do not receive sufficient rainfall in the next few months. We like to feel that our profession is on the up-swing and recognition of same is for­ thcoming, but this can only be achieved through hard work. Your participation is needed to continue to strengthen your Association and profession. Jack Martin President 1981 Greener Side District Reporters District 1 - Dennis DeSanctis District 2 - Mike Hannigan District 3 - Ken Kubik District 4 - Dave McGhee District 5 - Bob Dwyer District 6 - Charlie Dey District 7 - Rip Ripple District 8 - John Boyer These listed names are your District Greener Side represen­ tatives. If you have something of interest, please contact them. If your District isn’t mentioned in this publication, it’s either your fault or your representative’s. 2 Michael R. Bavier, CGCS Elected 1981 President In GCSAA Annual Meeting in Anaheim Michael R. Bavier, CGCS, superintendent of Inverness Golf Club, Palatine, Ill., was elected President of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America in the group’s annual membership meeting here today. Also elected were James A. Wyllie, Bayview Country Club, Thornhill, Ontario, Canada, Vice President; Eugene D. Baston, CGCS, Birmingham (Ala.) Country Club, Director, and Riley Lee Stottern, CGCS, Jeremy Ranch Country Club, Salt Lake City, Utah. The election was in conjunction with GCSAA’s 52nd International Turfgrass Conference and Show in the Anaheim Convention Center. Bavier, who served as GCSAA Vice President in 1980, has been a GCSAA member for 15 years. He also served as a Director of GCSAA for four years. He has been superintendent of the Inverness Golf Club since 1969, and previously was superintendent of Calumet Country Club, Homewood, Ill., from 1965 to 1969. Wyllie, formerly GCSAA Secretary- Treasurer, has served as a Director of the Association for three years. A GCSAA member for 20 years, he has been superintendent of Bayview Country Club for the past year. He previously served as superintendent of Lambton Golf and Country Club, Toronto, from 1967 to 1979. Baston, a GCSAA member for 14 years, has been superintendent of the Birmingham course for the past eight years. Prior to that, he was superintendent of Bay Hill Club and Lodge, Orlando, Fla., for two years and Savannah (Ga.) Inn and Country Club for five years. Stottern, a GCSAA member for 13 years, has been superintendent of the Jeremy Ranch course for nearly one year. Prior to that, he was superintendent of the Dessert Inn Country Club, Las Vegas, for two years, and Oakridge Country Club, Salt Lake City, for 12 years. The new officers join Directors Paul Boizelle, C.G.C.S., Fiddlers Elbow Country Club, Far Hills, N.J.; Edward Dembnicki, C.G.C.S., Arcadian Shores Golf Course, Myrtle Beach, S.C.; Robert W. Osterman, C.G.C.S., Connecticut Golf Club, Easton, Conn., and James W. Timmerman, C.G.C.S., Orchard Lake (Mich.) Country Club. Outgoing President Melvin B. Lucas Jr., C.G.C.S., Piping Rock Club, Long Island, N.Y., also will serve on the Association’s Board of Directors for an additional year. The association’s annual conference and show, which included the membership meeting and election drew a record at­ tendance of more than 8,000 for its five-day run in the Anaheim Convention Center. GCSAA, with a total membership of almost 5,000, is headquartered in Lawrence, Kansas. From the Editor's Desk If I ever suggest that the 1980 Greener Side year wasn’t extremely satisfying, I am not being truthful. Starting with a somewhat inexperienced but very en­ thusiastic staff proved an asset rather than a deterrent. We never excepted anything as impossible; and confronting those dif­ ficulties only made us work harder to correct our shortcomings. I am hopeful you will agree the end results speak for themselves. The icing on the cake came last December 22 when I received a letter from the GCSAA Director of Communications, Dick Hale, informing me our own Greener Side was awarded the Chapter Newsletter Editor Award. As soon as I got over the shock, I called Mike, Kenny and Jerry. As you might expect, they shared my hap­ piness. The award was presented at the National Convention in Anaheim, California, and I, unfortunately, can find one major fault with it. There is only one name on it’s in­ scription. Although it is presented to the Editor, and in most instances he is responsible for his publication’s success, The Greener Side is different. We all have equal duties and responsibilities and for us to achieve our goal, everyone has to pull his weight. When we first talked to our printer they suggested the reproduction of good pictures depends solely on the quality of photography we provide. Jerry Schoon- maker accepted that responsibility and has given us nothing but first class quality. We have a library of photos taken over the past few years and at a moments notice can find a picture of almost any GCSAA member, meeting speaker, or past event. If anyone on our staff could consider themselves experienced it’s Ken Kubik. Ken worked with Paul Boizelle for two years on the GCSAA newsletter as Ad­ vertising Manager and his expertise and enthusiasm rubbed off on us all. He adopted our present advertising scheme of patron listings and has developed an ever more flexible program for our 1981 advertisers. Ken’s ingenuity has not gone unnoticed as I received more advertising information requests from fellow editors than all other requests combined. I wish I could take credit for appointing our Associate Editor, but I can’t. When the newsletter editorship was presented to me, our President, Jack Martin, suggested I ask Tips on Tank-Mixing Pesticides Tank mixing of pesticides is being done more and more by lawn care people and golf course superintendents to control weeds, insects and diseases. And they save labor in many uses by adding pesticides to fluid fertilizer instead of water as a carrier. Careful tank mixing is important to avoid problems. It works well as many farmers and fruit and vegetable growers have experienced for years. 1. Read the labels carefully for all products you will mix. 2. Do a small scale “jar” test for compatibility as follows: Follow directions. Place one pint of carrier-water or fluid fertilizer in a quart jar. Add each pesticide or a pre-mix of pesticide in water, one at a time, and shake well with each addition. Use each product in the same proportion to carrier as it will be in the actual tank mix. Unless labels indicate otherwise, add pesticides in this or­ der: wettable powders first, followed by flowables, water solubles, surfactants, and emulsifiable concentrates. Invert the jar ten times, then inspect the mixture im­ mediately and after standing quietly for 30 minutes. If a uniform mix cannot be made or if nondispersible oil, sludge or clumps of solids form, the mixture is imcompatible and should not be used. Minor separation after 30 minutes, without sludge or clumps and which remixes readily with ten jar inversions, is tolerable if field spray tank agitation is good and keeps the combination mixed. 3. When you tank-mix in volume, put 2/3 of the carrier in the tank first. Then add pesticides one by one, with wettable powders first. Agitate for thorough mixing after each ad­ dition, before pouring in the next. Finish filling the tank with carrier. 4. Keep agitation going at all times on the way to the field, during the application and during stops for any reason. Em­ pty the tank preferably on the day of mixing. Do not allow mixture to stand overnight without agitation. Check labels for temperature and humidity data as they affect mixing or delay in use. 5. With any new combination, test your tank mixture on small areas, at varying rates and conditions of use before large scale use. Check your State College or extension agent to test data and on variations in local water supply that may affect performance. 6. Use exact dosage rates for registered tank mixes. Changes my cause crop injury or poor performance on weeds or pests. CREDIT: The Florida Green Mike Hannigan for assistance. It took only one phone call and Mike said yes en­ thusiastically. He is responsible for each issue’s feature story and works tiredlessly to provide accurate, up-to-date in­ formation. I would be remiss if I failed to mention Dennis DeSanctis and the Spear Printing Company. Dennis has provided our readers with enjoyment in four of our issues with his crossword puzzles. They have been very well received throughout our state and gained national attention at the convention. We are all hopeful Dennis will continue to work with us and possibly take a more active role in the future. Elmer and Bertha Spear of the Spear Printing Company, Washingtonville, New York, have been a major contributors to newsletter’s success. Their assistance in layout and graphic and design only helped to make The Greener Side a better publication. In closing the 1981’s first editor’s desk column, I want to make three promises: 1) We will all try to provide a publication worthy of our profession; 2) continue to provide pertinent, accurate information; and 3) that I will never write an editor’s desk column this long again. Thank you, one and all. 3 Less Water continued from page 1 That is probably the worst possible way to manage our green landscaped areas. And, if there ever was a time in history when the world’s supply of fresh water was sufficient to tolerate wasteful use, that time has passed. We need to practice water con­ servation on a continuing basis. We need to seek alternate sources of water, to develop grasses that are tolerant of non-potable waters, plants that are drought tolerant, and we need to take a stand in the political arena to protect our golf courses and other green areas against restrictive water use laws. These and other considerations must be put into practice today. By so doing you will be prepared for the day when it will become necessary for you to function with less water, either because the water simply will not be there, physically, in the quan­ tities you are accustomed to using, or because someone . . . some bureaucratic or legislative authority . . . will have taken it away from you and diverted it to a purpose considered more important. — When asked what the toughest problem was in directing construction of the world’s first atomic submarine, Admiral Rickover tersely replied, “Picking good men.” Success in management - at any level - depends on the ability to pick the right people for the right jobs. First line super­ visors face essentially the same problem as company presidents. They have to figure out what abilities jobs require, then pick the people most qualified. 1981 Committees and Chairmen Kubik) 1. By-Laws — Ed Nickelsen, Glen Gallion 2. Education — Dave McGhee, Steve Finamore, Les Stout 3. Ethics — Bob Ribbans 4. Membership — Charlie Dey 5. Governmental Relations — (Water Resources Research Committee) Cliff Belden, Jim Gilligan, Joe Flaherty 6. Research — Jim Ritter, John Fenwick 7. Roster — Les Mickens, John Fenwick 8. Finance — Ed Nickelsen 9. Editorial — Ed Walsh, (Mike Hannigan, Jerry Schoonmaker, Ken 10. Field Day — Skip Cameron, Tony Bifano 11. New Jersey Turf Grass — Cliff Belden 12. Chapter Relations — Ed Nickelsen, Steve Finamore 13. Logistics and Meeting Coordinator — Skip Cameron 14. Invitational — Ed Walsh (Fran Berdine, Dick Grant, Ken Kubik, Er­ 15. Golf — Wayne Remo, Les Mickens, John Fenwick 16. Historical — Paul Boizelle 17. Benevolence — Les Stout 18. Publicity — Glen Gallion (Jerry Schoonmaker) 19. District Re-evaluation and Improvements — Dave McGhee 20. Christmas Party — Bert Jones 21. Voting Delegate — Cliff Belden, Alternate — Bob Dickison 22. Sergeant-at-Arms — Wayne Remo, Les Mickens nie Rizzio) — “Don’t kid yourself,” said the coach. “The will to win is important, but it isn’t worth a nickel unless you have the will to prepare.” This publication aims to please everyone so if you find any gramaticle errors or mis-spelled words you can bet they are in there for a reason. Believe it or not some folks only read this newsletter in hopes of finding mistakes. • COLORSCAPE® Brand Landscaping Stone • Pavers • Edging • Valley View Products • White Golf Course & Beach Sands Geo. Schofield Co., Inc. P.O. Box 110 Bound Brook, N.J. 08805 (201) 356-0858 You can't grow GRASS without ROOTS KEN KUBIK (201) 361-5943 BERT JONES (201) 686-8709 4 Answers from December 1980 Twister New Members CHIP SHOTS — (201) 356-4200 Change of Classification Chimney Rock Rd. Bound Brook, N.J. 08805 Thomas Grimac, B-l to A; Donald Sauvigne, B-l to B ; Gerald Fountain, B-l to B; Anthony Johnson, Reinstated mem­ bership to A. Bruce Cadenelli, A, Hollywood Golf Club; Charles H. Cross, B, Rumson Country Club; Victor Bowman, C, Lebanon Chemical Company; Frank V. Rogers, D, McGraw Hill Co.’ John Kupcho, Hon. Essex County Agent. John Kupcho, Essex County Agricultural Agent, has been made an Honorary Member of the GCSANJ. — Charlie Cross, formerly Assistant Superintendent at New Canaan Country Club in Connecticut, has been named Golf Course Superintendent at Rumson Country Club. — Bruce Cadenelli is the new superin­ tendent at Hollywood Golf Club. Bruce was Superintendent at Park Golf Club in Con­ necticut prior to this. — District 2 held its first meeting of the — There exist limitless opportunities in new year on January 15. Director, Glenn every industry. Where there is an open Gallion, put together a very informative mind, there will always be a frontier. program on “Diplodia Blight” with Jack Kupcho, Essex County Extension Agent, and VInnie Lichari of Woodland Tree Experts Company as guest speakers. — A new Constitution and By-Laws for the GCSANJ was voted into effect December 10, 1980 at a special meeting of the membership during the NJTA Expo ’80. — Joe Flaherty, CGCS, Baltusrol Golf Club, was one of five superintendents from across the country to receive a GCSAA citation of performance award at the USGA Green Section’s Annual Educational Conference in Anahiem, California, on January 29. This award was given to “recognize the outstanding efforts of a select few golf course superintendents in hosting major golf tournaments.” Joe’s award stemmed from his work in preparing and maintaining Baltusrol during the 1980 U.S. Open Championship held June 12-15. — Bruce Peeples, formerly Assistant to Steve Finamore at Hominy Hill Country Club, has joined Storr Tractor as an irrigation consultant. Bruce will be visiting golf courses in southern New Jersey. — Don Mohr, County Agent for Mon­ mouth County, and Jim Snow, USGA Green Section Agronomist, were the guest speakers for District 7’s first meeting at Hominy Hill Country Club. Topics discussed included permits and records required by the state for water usage and water conservations. — Storr Tractor has announced the hiring of former golf course Superintendent Ed Brittain. Ed, who has been a Superin­ tendent at Rumson Country Club for the last 28 years, will move into the service department at Storr and will become a field CHATHAM, N.J. 07928 (201) 377-2054 (201) 356-4200 CALL TOLL FREE N.J. 800-942-7706 SEED • FERTILIZER • TURF CHEMICALS • GOLF COURSE SUPPLIES SKY BERGEN P.O. BOX 202 CHARLES WALKIEWICZ Vice President P.O. box 469 BOUND BROOK, N.J. 08805 Out of State 800-526-3814 What can we do for you? • Control of Gypsy Moth and other tree and turf insects • Removing or placing trees on property up to 2,000 lbs. • Fertilizing • seeding • selective herbicides • Applications of fungicide on turf All this before members arrive at the club and without damage to turf. AGRI-FLIGHT Cordoba Helicopters Inc. 5 service representative. Ed will be servicing many of the golf courses in the New Jersey area. — Congratulations to Fran Berdine, our Northern New Jersey O.M. Scott Sales Representative, on his recent promotion to Senior Tech. Rep. The promotion was announced at Scott’s recently concluded national sales meeting in Phoenix, Arizona. — All our thoughts and best wishes are with Pete Loft (Loft’s Seed Co.) for a speedy recovery from his recent illness. Pete is back at the office on a limited basis and we all look forward to seeing him back there full time soon. — Congratulations to Rick and Rita Munkelt on the birth of their son, Kenneth, on February 7. Rick, former Assistant at Ridgewood Country Club, has recently accepted the position of Golf Course Superintendent at the Lake Mohonk Golf Club, New Paltz, NY. — Doc Engle is on the road to a speedy recovery after a recent illness. Doc and his wife, Margaret Ellen, are taking it easy while visiting friends in Nebraska. The GREENER SIDE is not a copyrighted newsletter. When reprint­ ing, please acknowledge the GREENER SIDE and author. 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March 19, 1981 Morning Session — Water and 1981 8:00-9:00 Registration, Coffee and Danish 9:00 Welcome, Jack Martin, President 9:05 Sources of Water 9:35 Water Regulations - Robert Hanna, Rutgers University 10:10 Long Range Weather Outlook - Anthony Broccoli, 10:40 Turf Management with Less Water - Dr. William Mitchell, 11:30 Reports from GCSANJ Water Resources Committee and Meteorologist, Rutgers University University of Delaware NJGA Water Policy Committee LUNCH Afternoon Session — First Aid and Insect Update 1:30-3:00 Basic First Aid and CPR - Jeanne True, Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Coordinator, Overlook Hospital, Sum­ mit, N.J. * Ataneius Control Update - Dr. Louis Vasvary, Rutgers University 3:00 3:30 Adjourn COST: Registration and Lunch: $15.00 Green Chairmen, Club Officials and Staff Members invited. * Credit given toward Pesticide Certification if attended. COMMITTEE: Dave McGhee (Chairman), Steve Finamore, Les Stout LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor: I would like to congratulate Jack Martin on his election to President of GCSANJ, and his Campaign Committee, for a job well done. Also I would like to thank those that supported myself over the past several years and my effort in the elections. Congratulations and thank you, Dennis L. Wagner — Tact is the art of making a point without making an enemy. Social Security Tax To Take Bigger Bite Anyone who has been earning $18,000 a year will have his annual take-home pay reduced by $93.60 per year in 1981 because of a bigger Social Security tax bite. If you earn $29,700 or more, the increase deduc­ tions, which started with January paychecks, will be $386.38. This grim news is because of increases in the wage base or amount of earnings on which Social Security taxes are levied. In 1980, the deduction was 6.13 percent of all earnings up to $25,900, but for 1981, Social Security tax can go as high as 6.65 percent on the first $29,700 of earnings for em­ ployees and employers. Sterilized Top Dressing EGYPT FARMS EXCLUSIVE ! All top dressing ingredients 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 sepa­ rate during handling and spreading. 301-335-3700 Egypt Farms top dressing is formulated especially for the transition zone to specifications recommended by the United States Golf Association, Texas A&M, Penn State, North Carolina, and the University of Maryland. Many years of research and testing by these leading universities have produced a soil mixture for superior growth; to maintain the best balance of percolation; to resist compaction; for good aeration; and for the retention of usable water and nutrients in the growing medium. ♦Green and tee construction materials & mixes conforming to U.S.G.A. specs are also available. Distributed by: (914)769-7600 Metro-Milor ganite, Inc. The (201)843-6655 Terre Co. (516) 293-6312 Wagner Seed Co., Inc. 6 BOARD NOTES FORSGATE COUNTRY CLUB January 14,1981 Dr. Reed Funk presented a report on the Bentgrass research program at Cook College and the progress of his research. The Board expressed concern for the delinquent dues for 1981 and asked all directors to check with their members on payment when possible. THe Board decided to discontinue the sale of the NJGCSA jackets due to the lack of sales in the past. President Martin read a letter from Bob Osterman congratulating Ed Walsh for winning the Chapter Newsletter Award for Category C. President Martin attended a meeting of he NJ Golf Association along with Dr. t I ndyk and Joe Flaherty at Forsgate Country Club concerning the possible water estrictions for golf courses this season. r The NJGA and GCSANJ will be working ogether in petitioning Trenton for water t equirements for the turf industry. r 1981 Officers Elected For NJTA President - Paul Des Champs Vice President - Clifford Beldon Treasurer - William Richie Secretary - Ralph E. Engel Past President - Fred Eden BLEND [80] A highly effective wetter & spreader on surfaces, therefore requiring more con­ trol in the manner and frequen­ cy of application. BLEND [30] BLEND [37] Mild, culturally compatible surf­ actants. Our choice for improv­ ing the best or worst green or tee. Most effective in mat and thatch. These blends promote thatch decomposition, aid spring greenup of bents, root initiation, color and denseness of turfgrass. Overwinter with surfactants to improve snow- mold and desiccation problems. SURF-SIDE [SA] Nonionic spray adjuvant. SPREADABLE GRANULAR #37 MONTCO PRODUCTS CORPORATION BOX 404 AMBLER. PA. 19002 USGA UPDATE David Fay and Michael Butz Assume Dr. Joseph M. Duich Named Recipient of the 1981 USGA Green Section Award Dr. Joseph M. Duich, professor of turf- grass science and turfgrass project leader at Pennsylvania State University, in University Park, Pensylvania, has been named the recipient of the 1981 Green Section Award, presented by the United States Golf Association in recognition of his distinguished service to golf through work with turfgrass. Dr. Duich received the Green Section Award during the 25th annual USGA Green Section Educational Conference at the Anaheim Convention Center, in Anaheim, California, Thursday, January 29,1981. Will F. Nicholson, Jr., of Denver, Colorado, President of the USGA, and Stephen J. Horrell, of El Cajon, California, Chairman of the Green Section Award Committee, made the presentation. Dr. Duich, who began his career as a 14 year old boy pushing a hand greensmower, has been dedicated to golf turfgrass im­ provement in the succeeding 38 years from turf student to teacher-researcher. Trained under the late H.B. Musser, professor emeritus of agronomy at Penn State and the 1966 Green Section Award recipient, Dr. Duich earned his B.S. degree in 1952 and his Ph. D. in 1957 in agronomy. Over the years, Dr. Duich has significantly contributed to better golf through research, teaching, and education. His turf research contributions have been concerned with grass varietal im­ provement, varietal evaluation, roadside development, weed control, turf-disease relationships, fertilization, and soil modification. Among his breeding con­ tributions are the varieties Pennstar Kentucky bluegrass, Pennfine perennial ryegrass, and the Penneagle and Pencross bentgrasss. Through his efforts as turfgrass project leader, the Penn State Turfgrass Project has developed an extremely effective research-teaching team. Dr. Duich has raised nearly $300,000 in non-governmental research funds and $85,000 in equipment which have expanded the research facilities nearly tenfold. For his outstanding teaching, Dr. Duich received the Gamma Sigma Delta Teaching Award in 1974 and the Northeast American Society of Agronomy Teaching Award in 1976. The GCSAA presented Dr. Duich with its Distinguished Service Award in 1976 due in part to his teaching contributions and effectiveness. Among his other honors, Dr. Duich was named a Fellow of the American Society for Advancement of Science in 1964 and was the recipient of the Distinguished Service Award of the Pennsylvania Turf­ grass Council in 1974. Dr. Duich is an honorary member of several turfgrass and golf course superintendents association. New USGA Duties Timothy Ansett Joins USGA Green Section David Fay, Tournament Relations Manager of the United States Golf Association for the past two years, has been appointed to the newly-created position of Manager, Rules and Program Develop­ ment of the USGA, it was announced recently by P.J. Boatwright, Jr., Executive Director of the USGA. Simultaneously, Michael Butz, USGA Southeastern Regional Affairs Representative, since April, was named to replace Fay as Tournament Relations Manager. Also, Timothy Ansett has been named Agronomist for the Northeastern Region of the USGA Green Section. Among his principal duties, Fay will assist in managing the administration of the USGA Associates Program and other assigned program development activities. Also, he will assist in responding to Rules of Golf inquiries from the general public, as well as other Rules activities, and will be involved with various aspects of the USGA’s external communications program. Before joining the USGA staff, Fay ws the communications director of the Metropolitan Golf Association in New York City. He was graduated from Colgate University in 1972. Fay and his wife Joan currently reside in Summit, New Jersey. In his new position, Butz, a native of Chambersburg, Pensylvania, will assist USGA Member Clubs with preparations for the 11 national championships. Upon joining the USGA last April as a Regional Affairs Representative, his duties included providing direct services to golf clubs and associations located in the Southeast and expanding the use of the Green Section’s Turf Advisory Service. A graduate of Wake Forest University, Butz was a sales representative before joining the USGA. He currently resides in Gladstone, New Jersey. As a Green Section Agronomist, Ansett will be assisting USGA Member Clubs in the Northeastern Region with all aspects of golf course maintenance and management. A 1976 graduate of Michigan State University, Ansett earned his master’s degree in horticulture from Colorado State University in 1978. Before joining the USGA staff, he was a landscape-turf advisor for the University of California Cooerative Extension. A native of Toronto, Canada, Ansett currently resides in Somerville, New Jersey. Precautions During Winter There are precautions which must be taken while engaging in outdoor work. In the cold, wet wind, hypothermia and frostbite may occur if the participant is not careful. Hypothermia occurs with the lowering of the body core temperature. Symptoms which may be detected are loss of coor­ dination, difficulty in speaking and inability to think clearly. It is recommended one keep warm and dry and drink plenty of liquids. Should any of the symptoms be present, give the victim something warm to drink and remove wet clothing. When tissues of body extremities, such as the nose, ears, or toes freeze, frostbite occurs. The skin turns cold, the color grayish-white, and there is a loss of sen­ sation. To treat frostbite, rewarm by cupping a hand over the area (do not rub surface). If the tissue below the skin feels hard, medical attention is necessary. Credit: The Morris County Ranger PEOPLE CAN BE DIVIDED INTO THREE GROUPS: Those who make things happen, Those who watch things happen, And those who wonder what happened. The best in turf supplies LESCO 100% Sulfur-Coated Fertilizers, Golf Course Accessories, Chemicals including LESCOSAN A highly effective pre-emergence crabgrass and poa annua control Available from: Lakeshore Equipment & Supply Co. "Home of LESCO Products" 300 South Abbe Elyria, OH 44035 — Practice does not make perfect; perfect practice makes perfect. (800 321-5325 NATIONWIDE (800) 362-7413 In Ohio 7 NOT SO - not counting leap year? 1. How many months have 28 days in them 2. Is there a fourth of July in France? 3. What state in the U.S. grows the most eggplants? 4. What do you say to God when He sneezes? 5. Do you know the difference between horns (like that on a bull) and antlers (like that on a deer)? 6. Who owns the most land in the U.S.? — The U.S. Government? — Private landowners? — All the Indian reservations com­ bined? 8. Which weighs more, a cubic foot of ice or a cubic foot of water? 9. There are two fathers and two sons dividing up $15.00. They each end up with $5.00. How can this be? 10. In a deck of normal playing cards, one of the kings is shown in profile while the other three kings look straight ahead. Which king is in profile? 11. Which is our southern most state? Some people not only believe everything they hear but repeat it. Serving Northern New Jersey FULL SERVICE COMPANY for 60 Years Serving You With: • PRUNING • REMOVALS • BOLTING & • SPRAYING BRACING • CAVITYWORK • insect control • FERTILIZING • disease control • STUMP REMOVEL • LIGHTING PROTECTION • TREE CONSULTANTS (914) 948-0101 The Do's and Don'ts of Pumphouse Operation During Heat Stress Although it might seem premature to speak about the effect of heat spells on your irrigation pumping equipment while our temperatures hover around the freezing point, this is actually a most opportune moment for you to familiarize yourself with your pump, its motor, and the electrical controls that regulate it. These items are the heart of your irrigation system, and must be regarded as such. The following are a few tips on how to avoid the in­ convenience an inoperative pump can cause. To begin with, it is most important to know the capabilities and limitations of your pump. Do not exceed the amount of gallons per minute your pump is designed to deliver. For instance, it is possible to over-pump and receive 800 G.P.M. from a 600 G.P.M. rated pump. However, this would result in running the electrical motor off its curve, excessive amperage drawing, heaters tripping, fuses blowing, and possibly burning out the motor itself. Due to the heat that the motor normally generates by usage, this problem would be most apt to occur during extreme heat spells. In addition to being well educated about your pump, it is equally important not to oversize the fuses and overload relays (heaters) that accompany your electrical controls. If these items are blowing out, do not ignore these warning signs, they are telling you in advance that a problem exists and that you should seek help prior to the occurrence of severe and costly damage to your equipment. Watering should be done in the early morning and evening, if possible, in two ten or fifteen minutes timings (irrigation clock settings), allowing as much time as you can between starts so that the pump motors may cool as well as the electrical starters. If it is necessary to water twenty minutes, do so in two ten minute spans. Make sure that your pumping facility is well ventilated. For example, placing a fan at floor level blowing upward at the motor is a good suggestion. Furthermore, keep the starter doors on your panel open while running your pump, and a fan would be very helpful there, as well. In conclusion, it is too important not to emphasize that your pumping equipment is an integral part of your golf course maintenance program. This equipment, like the other tools used, must be serviced, maintained, and treated graciously. Please feel free to call upon us with any questions or problems which might arise with your pumping facilities. Good luck for a prosperous and un­ troubled 1981 season! Courtesy of: Lance M. Authelet, President; Authelet Wilson Co., Inc. Roy Bossoct receiving NJTA Hall of Fame Award from Jack Whitpen. Mid Winter Liquidation Sale GCSANJ Jackets/Logo Charlie Edgar has informed us that he has only six jackets left! ! Sizes and quantity are as follows: Price: $27.75, Interested individuals should contact 3-Medium 2-Large 1-Extra Large Charlie Dey or Dr. Henry Indyk. 8 Water Use Update The following are excerpts from Governor Byrne’s Executive Order No. 104 issued February 7, 1981, that pertains directly to golf courses in the drought af­ fected areas of New Jersey: Page 2, Section 2. “I hereby prohibit the following uses of fresh water in the areas described in Attachment A: “A. The watering of all plant growth except commercially grown crops,” “H. All outdoor recreational purposes.” These rulings have been interpreted by members of the Governor’s Emergency Task Force, to include ‘Turfgrass.” The Task Force members also detailed that “fresh water” means both potable and non- potable water from any source. These interpretations were made by Phillip Heathcote and John Wilford, who are members of the Task Force, at a water use forum sponsored by the Cooperative Extension Service in conjunction with GCSANJ’s District 3 on February 17, 1981, in Morris Township. following: Program participants included the Mr. Clifford Beldon - GCSANJ; Mr. Robert Dubee - Arborists Association Mr. Franze Fuertges - N.J. Association of Mr. Steven George - N.J. Plant and of New Jersey ; Nursery Men; Flower Growers Association; Mr. Phillip Heathcote - Business Ad- vocary Specialist. Member: Governor’s Emergency Task Force; Dr. Theodore Shelton - Asst. Specialist in Water Resources Management, Cook College, Rutgers State University; Mr. James Vreeland - N.J. State Senator, Dist. 24; Mr. John Wilford - Asst. Director, Water Supply and Flood Plain Management, Division of Water Resources, D.E.P. The meeting was called to establish a line of communication between the “Green Industry” and the State Capital. The participating representatives of the various Ornamental Horticulture In­ dustries voiced their opinions on the impact of the water restrictions now in effect, and in some cases, how they were attempting to cope with them. Especially interesting was the presen­ tation of Cliff Beldon, GCSANJ, who noted that, while most industries have been asked for an “immediate 25 percent reduction in water usage” (see footnote), the golf course industry has been required to reduce 100 percent. In other areas pertaining to golf course maintenance covered at the meeting, it was stated by the Task Force members that non-potable water can be used for pesticide applications to turf and ornamentals. However, it was suggested that we get written permission to avoid implications with local authorities. President Martin, GCSANJ, is requesting such to cover members of our organization. It was also noted that non-potable water can be used to water newly planted or­ namentals (excluding turfgrass) up to 90 days from date of planting. In summation, the Task Force members stated that the present restrictions are subject to immediate change, should drought conditions vary. Michael E. Hannigan Associate Editor “The Greener Side” Footnote: Governor Byrne’s Exec. Order No. 104, Attachment B, Page 1 Racquetball Tournament I Results January 19 Racquetime, Waldwick, N.J. First Round Semi-Finals Ken Kubik Tony Bifano Jim Argast Dick Van Zandt Jack Martin (who) John Wesolowski Bill Luthin Glen Gallion Ed Walsh Ed Nickelsen Paul Kiener 84 points 78 points 70 points 68 points 55 points 53 points 27 points 19 points withdrew withdrew withdrew Ken Kubik Tony Bifano Jim Argast Dick Van Zandt Consolation Tony Bifano Dick Van Zandt Championship Jim Argast Ken Kubik 21 15 21 13 21 17 21 16 Our next tournament will be held on Thursday, March 12, from 10.00 a.m. till 12:00 noon at the Racquetime Complex, Wald­ wick, N.J. Interested individuals should contact Tony Bifano (575-8207) or Ed Walsh (652-1650). 9 Report on Attendance at PANJ Meeting On January 30,1981, I attended a meeting of the Pesticide Association of New Jersey as a representative of the GCSANJ. The objective of the PANJ in inviting a representative from the GCSANJ was to encourage membership participation and support from the Golf Course Superin­ tendents throughout the state. Other representatives from other commodity associations were also present. The morning agenda dealt with the en­ forcement activities, regulations, cer­ tification and reorganization of the Office of Pesticide Programs of the Dept. of En­ vironmental Protection. The afternoon program featured Assemblywoman Bar­ bara McConnell who spoke on “A Legislators Outlook on the Future of Agriculture in New Jersey.” Thw PANJ appears to be keeping in touch with pesticide regulations and the activities of the DEP. The Pesticide Association of New Jersey should be a good avenue for us as Golf Course Superintendents to express our view to the DEP and to the legislature. The PANJ also publishes a newsletter which will help us stay informed of the latest regulations and activities of the DEP. I would recommend that the GCSANJ encourages its members to participate and support the activities of the PANJ. Mem­ bership cost is $10.00 per year and mem­ bership applications are available from: Rocky DiGerolamo Jr., Hay Street, R.D. 5, Hammonton, N.J. 08037. BOX 683 Pocono Pines, Pa. 18350 Tel. (717) 646-7220 (201) 762-6668 Everything for the fine Turf Industry Now serving all your equip­ ment needs. Buying, selling, trading used equipment. Be­ fore buying new, why not see what we can do? THE GREENER SIDE PATRONS Tennis Courts and Running Tracks ALAN G. CRUSE, INC. Top Soil, Sand, Stone, Spar, & Humus A1 Cruse (201) 992-2335 ALPINE TREE CARE, INC. Serving Northern N.J. for 60 years Bob Mullane - Gary Ritell (914) 948-0101 AMERICAN TENNIS & TRACK, INC. Repair and Construction - Harold G. Skinner (201) 778-1171 ANDREW WILSON, INC. Irrigation, Chemicals, Equipment Frank Leary (201) 654-5800 ARTESIAN PUMPING SYSTEMS Pumps for Watering Systems Peter J. Mauro (201) 845-7080 AQUA-FLO, INC. 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