Golf Course Superintendents Association of New Jersey November-December 1986 GCSANJ Annual Championship Voi. 9 No. 6 The Annual Championship of GCSANJ was contested over the impeccably groomed Navesink Country Club on October 23. In a close battle for the Sherwood Moore Cup John Huda of the Ft. Dix Golf Club defeated last year's champion Terry Stanley by a two stroke mar­ gin. A universal comment expressed by all the com­ petitors focused on green speed. Larry Dodge, host superintendent, had the greens rolling at just over ten feet. Was this a trial run for next year's LPGA tourna­ ment Larry? Fun putting indeed! The day's activities concluded with dinner and the presentation of awards. A special thanks goes to Clyde Ashton and the Double Eagle Equipment Co. for provid­ ing the funds to purchase the winner's plaques. We truly appreciate their support. The '87 championship of our association is set for Ridgewood Country Club. Following are the 1986 tournament results: Superintendent Champion John Huda 78 Championship Flight Low Gross Winners Terry Stanley Phil Scott Tom Grimac 80 82 85 Commercial Flight Low Gross 81 Shaun Barry A Flight Low Net John Wantz Steve Finamore Alan Beck Mat Ceplo 75 75 80 81 The smiling faces of our '86 golf champions. B Flight Low Net John Schoellner Dick LaFlamme Paul Podmeyer Bob Duncan C Flight Low Net Gene Mack Andy Shuckers Pat O'Neil Don Heyniger Commercial Low Net Jack Montecalvo Roy Griffths Jon Loft Steve Chirip 67 70 72 74 70 74 76 79 72 78 79 81 '86 Sherwood Moore Cup winner John Huda receiving congratulations from '85 champion Terry Stanley. President’s Message Ed Walsh, CGCS Seven or eight years ago I wrote my first editors column in the first publication of TheGreenerside. At that time I stressed the importance of involve­ ment from our membership if the publication was to be successful. I find myself making this very same plea with this first President's Message. I must admit I am accepting the position of pres­ idency with much enthusiasm. As I have talked with GCSANJ members during the last few months, I have found many willing to get involved. We hope we find more ready to take an active role in the progress of our Association. We will find a place for everyone who has time to give. In closing my first President's Message, I want to thank all the members who supported the can­ didacy of the proposed slate. We have made a commitment to develop an active, progressive As­ sociation. I personally welcome any comments, critical or otherwise. I guarantee that we will always work in the best interest of our profession and our Association in New Jersey. The very best to you and yours throughout the upcoming holiday season.« EDITORIALS JIM GILLIGAN JIM GILLIGAN, EMINENT EDITOR of The Greenerside, suffered a mild heart attack in late September. After spending two weeks in hospitals in both Princeton and Philadelphia, Jim is now home and resting. He looks to return to work in late November/early De­ cember. Can you keep him home and rested that long Carolyn? Knowing Jim, I'm sure he's home plotting future issues of The Greenerside. Rest well Jim because we all want you around for the long haul! With Jim's illness there was some confusion over the mailing of the September-October Greenerside. If you did not receive your last issue, please call Bruce Cadenelli and complain like hell! I'll send an issue out immediately. B.E.C. A PERSONAL PERSPECTIVE AS THE EDITOR I HAVE AT TIMES INTERJECTED some personal sentiments on this editorial page. I feel it is a direct way to get your attention. What I have to say now is very personal. I am now at home recovering from a "mild" heart attack. The impact on my mind and soul is sobering; the impact on my family is dramatic. I was fortunate the damage was mild; the corrective procedures were very success­ ful; the damage to my ego will heal in time. I understand what I have to do to reduce the risk factors. The message is clear: minimize your cholesterol intake; lower your high blood pressure; eliminate cigarette smoking. To those who have sent cards, who called, who inquired about my welfare; I thank you. It was comforting to know so many people cared. Charlie Dey and Bruce Cadenelli came into help and I ap­ preciate it very much. A special thanks is due to my assistant, Jeff Ondrejack, who has done a fine job in my absence. JIM GILLIGAN NJSGA ANNUAL MEETING BRUCE PEEPLES OF SPRING LAKE GOLF CLUB, and Bruce Cadenelli of Hollywood Golf Club represented our state association at the annual meeting of the New Jersey State Golf Association. Forest Hill Field Club hosted this year's event. Equally important to the tournaments that NJSGA runs is the money they raise and distribute in the form of caddy scholarships. On a yearly basis their association donates $100,000 to worthy caddy/students; an impressive sum indeed. During their meeting it struck me that our association should begin, on a yearly basis, to donate money to this cause. I believe taking one dollar from each member's dues is the correct place to begin. This request will be brought before the Board early in the new year. B.E.C. GCSANJ Newsletter is published six times a year by the Golf Course Superinten­ dents Association of NJ, P.O. Box 231, New Brunswick, NJ 08903. Jim Gilligan, Editor Bruce Cadenelli, Associate Editor Ed Walsh, Editor Emeritus Ken Kubik, Special Projects Paul Jordan, Photographer Jeff Allen, Editorial Staff Glenn Miller, Editorial Staff Please address inquiries to the Editor, P.O. Box 143, Skillman, NJ 08558, 609- 466-1820. Art and Typography by BACKES—Graphic Productions, Hopewell, New Jersey © 1986 The Greenerside GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION OF NEW JERSEY Cook College—Rutgers University Box 231, New Brunswick, NJ 08903 Officers: Ed Walsh, CGCS, President Bob Matthews, CGCS, Vice President Dave Pease, Secretary Wayne Ballinger, CGCS, Treasurer Bob Ribbans, CGCS, Past President Directors: District 1 Joe Kennedy John Wantz District 2 Dan McGlynn Paul Kuehner District 3 Gerald Fountain Bruce Cadenelli District 4 Len Forlenza Steve Malikowski Executive Director: Dr. Henry Indyk Opinions expressed on this page are opinions of the authors and do not ex­ press the opinions or policies of the GCSANJ board and membership. In 1986, The Greenerside will be pub­ lished six times. The publication dates will be: Jan. 20th, March 20th, May 20th, July 20th, Sept. 20th, and Nov. 1st. Edi­ torial copy deadlines will be twenty days prior to publication. Advertising copy (camera ready) will be due thirty days prior to publication. Each issue will contain fourteen pages with a perforated page containing the Patron Directory and the Calendar. 2 November-December "Turfgrass Conventions—A Midwinter's Nightmare" Now is the time when the Golf Course Superintendent has to weigh the minuses and pluses of attending the winter's offerings of various turfgrass conventions. For this reason, WiIlet has decided to express some pertinent thoughts and considerations to assist the G.C. Superintendent in deciding. The best description of a hotel room at a convention is that it is a place where the temperature is either too hot or too cold. The bed is so soft it seems as if the Russian Army had maneuvers on it the day before. It is also a place where the shower water temperature will change 25° at a moment's notice. A very important factor that must be considered is whether to have a roommate or not. You should avoid a roommate whose snoring can rival a jack-hammer & one lifestyle resembles that of a hamster in heat or an Elder at a Church Social. What gets to you when you go to a turfgrass convention, is that your wife figures you are having a great time. Actually, because of the make-up of our industry, it seems as though you are at a Boy's Club Meeting. (Unless you are rooming with the aforementioned hamster!) Being on the trade floor and being either thirsty or hungry is a fantastic experi­ ence. At one show you could get the beer free or pay $2.00 for a cup of coffee. There is no problem figuring out which guys did what. The ones who drank the beer were taking an afternoon nap and the coffee drinkers were still wide awake at 3:00 a.m. As for the food, it helps if you like your sandwiches on soggy white bread wrapped in clear plastic. If you want your food hot, you better like it steamed. But it is a good place to meet people because you will probably stand in line with them for a half an hour to get some food. Another real thrill is to find out after you stood in line for a drink or food, that you were supposed to have purchased a ticket from some young lady you never saw. Taxi rides are a thrill, too. If you took five trips from your hotel to the convention floor, you would have traveled five different routes and have paid five different fees. How come when you ask a cab driver who looks as if he has been driving since day one how much the fare will be to the airport, he has absolutely no idea? And, why does the scenic route around the city go through the slums? How come when it comes to mealtime, you can never seem to find a salesman with a decent expense account? Be sure to get your tickets from Ken Kubik for the animated debate between Andy Rooney and WiIlet Wilt to be held at the GCSAA Convention in Phoenix on "How to Elevate the Mundane to the Truly Trivial." BIG TREE NURSERY We transplant large trees Suppliers of large and small nursery stock. Large, medium, tree spades for hire. [Mailing Address Only] 396 BRUNSWICK AVENUE EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 08816 STAN LUBOWICKI • (201) 254-8834 RALPH McGILLAN Excavating Contractor Specializing in Lakes & Ponds Over 25 years experience in building new ponds, enlarging & redesigning existing ponds (609) 655-2281 17 Stockton Drive Cranbury, N.J. (201) 247-8000 1049 Somerset Street, Somerset, NJ 08873 The Greenerside 3 GCSANJ Annual Field Day The 22nd annual Turfgrass Equipment, Irrigation and Suppliers Field Day, held on October 7th, was by far our most successful field day ever. We set records for the number of exhibitors, 62; number of booths, 83; and registered attendence, 684. Ideal weather, coupled with excellent planning, were major reasons for our success. I would be remiss if I did not publicly thank the following individuals for their efforts in making the day a success: Host Joe Spang, and his crew, Joel Jacquemot, Warner Thurlow, Ed Kutt, Helen Penska, Jeff Ondrejack, Dolores Ballinger, Brian Horvath, Jeff Allen, John Regneye, and Larry Dodge. Also, a special thanks to Henry Indyk for his continuing efforts on our behalf." District III News District III held its Fall meeting on September 24. A number of members played in a golf tournament using the Cayman ball. Bob Duncan was our host at Pine Brook Golf Course. The group then assembled at The Cabin where Bruce Cadenelli was elected to a District Director's position, succeeding Dave Pease. Our second District Director, Nathaniel Binns, has left New Jersey to assume a position in Maryland. At the Annual Meeting of GCSANJ Gerald Fountain was elected to fill this term. We're happy to have Gerald on the Board with us. It's official, the annual District III Christmas Party will be held on Thursday, December 11. Activities begin at noon. Location will be The Cabin, on Rt. 33 in Howell Township, (same site as last year) The Cost will be $8.00/person. The party, hosted by District III, is open to all association members. Call Jeff Allen, Terry Stanley, or Ron Luepke to make your reservation. EPA Cancels Certain Uses of Diazinon EPA has cancelled the registration of the insecticide diazinon for use on golf courses and sod farms. The action is based on data showing that exposure to diazinon applied on these sites results in unreasonable risks to birds. At present, as of November 11, 1986, products containing diazinon which had been registered for use on golf courses and sod farms may not be released for shipment until the labels are amended to indicate a prohibition against further use on these sites. After April 30, 1987 these products may not be sold by retailers unless the labels have been properly amended. These dates are subject to change based on negotiations between EPA and Ciba-Geigy regarding the action. Rutgers Extension Pesticide Report-Vol.7, No.11, 11/86 House of Reps Approves FIFRA Amendments On September 19, 1986 the House approved the proposed changes to the current FIFRA legislation by a wide margin. Bill H.R. 2483 proposes the following additions to the existing legislation: 1. That a new applicator category be required to cover non- certified applicators. The new category is equivalent to our com­ mercial and private operator registration. 2. Federal personnel responsible for enforcement shall be certified in the State for the restricted and non-restricted use application categories for which they are assigned enforcement. 3. The term "pesticide dealer" will be amended to exclude persons who sell only antimicrobials and household non-re­ stricted use pesticides. 4. Pesticide dealer businesses will be required to maintain records of restricted use pesticide sales for a minimum period of three years. Under New Jersey regulations a two year period is required. Rutgers Extension Pesticide Report-Vol.7, No. 10, 10/86 GCSANJ Annual Meeting A very quiet and subdued Annual Meeting of GCSANJ was held on Thursday, November 6, at Hollywood Golf Club. Major bus­ iness conducted included the presentation of '86 committee re­ ports, and the election of officers for the coming year. As antici­ pated, the slate of proposed officers was voted into office. Pres­ ident Ed Walsh stated, in a short acceptance speech, that he plans to call on all members of our association to give their time and talents to GCSANJ. He, along with the officers and directors are committed to making our state association a truly dynamic functioning group. Wayne Foster, outgoing Vice-President, unveiled a line of shirts and sweaters which are now available for purchase by all members. The clothing, bearing the GCSANJ logo, drew much praise for its stylish looks. Your next chance to buy a garment will be at the Turfgrass Expo in Atlantic City. Wayne looks to expand the apparel line in '87 to include sweater vests and windbreakers. Two major winter functions of our association were also announced at the meeting. On Tuesday evening, December 2, GCSANJ will host a cocktail reception at Turfgrass Expo. Also, our Winter Educational Seminar is slated for Wednesday, February 18, 1987. Theme will be Pesticide Safety and Legal Liabilities. CONTACT Turfgrass Division at Steven Willand, Inc. 321 Fairfield Road Fairfield, NJ 07006 (201) 227-5612 4 November-December GCSANJ Invitational Gracious hosts and winners of the 1986 Invitational. Hosting the GCSANJ Invitational Tournament puts a little more pressure and responsibility on the host superintendent. The ac­ companying committee and club members are given an intimate look into how we organize and run our association. Once again we can be proud as Jeff Wetterling, CGCS, and the Forest Hill Field Club put on a first class event. From the finely groomed course, to the delicious cuisine, we could not have asked for more. Even the weather cooperated and held the rain 'till the very end. Again, thanks to the entire FHFC staff. We would also like to thank our commercial members for their help in making this event a success. The results were: Pro-Supt. 1. Echo Lake-Chris Carson, Mike Preston 60 2. Lake Mohawk-Dick LaFlamme, Davis Derosa 65 3. Forest Hill-Jeff Wetterling, Terry McDowell 65 Team 1. Forest Hill 58 Jeff Wetterling Terry McDowell Tom Berberran Jack Flannery 2. Echo Lake 58 Chris Carson Mike Preston William Rose John Fitterer 3. Lake Mohawk 59 Dick LaFlamme Davis Derosa Steve Wenzel Bob Phillips 4. Essex Fells 60 Steve Finamore Russ Helwry Sandy McWilliams Steve Chirip 1987 GCSANJ Invitational Although the '86 Invitational was held only a few weeks ago, plans are already being formulated for next year's event. Hominy Hill Golf Course will be our site, with Thursday, September 17 being the date. Dave Pease looks forward to showcasing this outstanding Monmouth County golf facility to all tournament participants. Hominy Hill will prove to be a very strong test of golf for us all. In regards to future Invitational Tournaments, if you or your club is interested in hosting this event you should contact Bob Matthews at your earliest convenience. Clubs have already ex­ pressed interest in both the 1988 and 1989 events. GCSANJ looks to lock in clubs for the next three years so get your requests in early. B.E.C. A Trip to the Land of Oz (KS) The impact of being selected as a member of the GCSAA Communica- tion/Awards Committee didn't strike home until the time approached to depart for a committee meeting in Lawrence, Kansas, the home of the GCSAA. The trip to Kansas for each committee member, members represent­ ing all geographical regions of the country and Canada, proved to be informative and enlightening. The feature topic on the agenda would be a thorough evaluation of the GCSAA magazine Golf Course Magazine. Secondary issues included: the improved format of GCSAA's Newsline; the newsletter editor's contest; the GCSAA Distinguished Service Award—recommendations and nominations; and the new Golf Writers contest. Details of these events and publications will appear in current and future issues of Golf Course Management. Traveling on planes is not one of my strengths, but on this trip I had the pleasure of traveling to Kansas with Steve Cadenelli. The trip with Steve was informative and I became involved. Despite my earlier negative feelings, about GCSAA, I was determined to adopt a positive attitude at the meetings. I took the time to prepare for the meetings; I didn't want to embarass myself or the GCSANJ (whom I was indirectly representing). The flight enabled us to discuss the many facets of GCSAA operations and the functions of the committees and officers. I began to understand the complexities of an association like the GCSAA. My earlier negative judgements of the GCSAA were not without merit, but in retrospect it would have been foolish to be critical without knowing or understanding the workings of the Association. Following Steve's example of being positive and constructive I decided to lay aside my prejudice and approach the meetings with a positive mind. Since the goal of the GCSAA is to improve the status of golf course superinten­ dents, it is important to develop constructive criticism, (my point) The meetings in Lawrence proved to be informative, stimulating, and positive. All aspects of the management and operations of Golf Course Management were explored. The GCM production information was useful to me as a newsletter editor. Jim Gilligan Keep on Cutting with the Reelmaster 350-D. You need a stable machine when you're tackling tough terrain. On bumpy ground. On steep hillsides. Around obstacles. Through dense, wet grass. You need the 5 or 7 bladed Reelmaster® 350-D. Its mid-mounted engine and wide stance create a low center of gravity. And its even weight distribution and six oversized 4-ply tires keep you cutting even on hillsides. See the Toro distributor below for details. STORR TRACTOR CO. Somerville, NJ 08876 201-722-9830 The Greenerside 5 The Final Phase Dave Pease How many of us have read the bylaws of our Association? Makes great reading huh . . .? In preparing the final phase I decided to go down to my office to pick up my New Jersey roster and review the definition our forefathers had come up with in describing our purpose for existence. Low and behold guess what I found when I opened by green book . . . the first nine pages of the bylaws were missing. One of the most important aspect of the bylaws was not there; the definition and purpose of our organiza­ tion. To a certain extent our association is missing this important aspect. Not to say that we don't have a definition of purpose but there seems to be a misplacement of these ideas. How do we ascertain our existence? What is this association with other superintendents going to do for me? What purpose? Why do I want to belong? How do new and present members expect the association to oper­ ate? The answers are definitive goals. We as an association decide what our intentions are an carry them out through organizational methods. These methods are already in place. What we must do at this time is to harvest our resources and feed them through a systemized plan of action. WE CAN HELP YOU GROW stocks more bluegrass, fine textured ryegrass and turf-type tall fescue varieties than any other seed house in the mid-atlantic and eastern states. stocks an entire range of insecticides, herbicides, fertilizers and specialty turf products for professional lawn services, golf courses, municipalities, sod growers, hydro-seeders and all landscape contractors. provides you with product information, custom turf care programs and prompt knowledgeable attention to your particular turf problems... large or small. CALL FOR THE FASTEST SERVICE IN THE EAST RIP RIPPEL: 201-566-6540 ED BARBANO: 609-848-0551 FARMINGDALE, NEW JERSEY 07727 IN NEW JERSEY 201-938-7007 OUT OF STATE 1-800-526-2303 6 November-December At this point I refer back to the realignment of our administrative branch (the systemizing machine). Job de­ scriptions of each officer has to be laid out on paper. This will define what their subornative duties are to the associ­ ation. This "job description" must follow throughout the ranks of the directors and to the general membership as well. The administration can only carry out those objec­ tives the membership desires. This is where membership responsibility comes in. To be a member in good standing there must be certain requirements for each and every member in order that their contribution will help perform the duties of the organization. A large group of members contributing small amounts of input creates large return in productivity. The association becomes a "mutual fund of members". Our organizational existence is surrounded by a number of idealisms: status and recognition; when a golf club has no idea on how to go about hiring a superinten­ dent and seeks out other associations for assistance, I don't believe our best interest is being taken into account. Our association is not being recognized as a legitimate resource for assistance in job referrals. We must improve recognition status as an association which will in turn legitimize ourselves as professionals. Affluence: We want to set standards for the fruits of our labor. Comparative studies are essential and the need for participation by all members is necessary so we can all better ourselves financially in the work place as well as our personal lives. Progression: Through education and government aware­ ness to keep ourselves moving in a positive direction. Support: The association works as an internal support mechanism by which members have a common bond. This common bond allows members to help each other with consultation or material assistance. I personally feel, and see the enthusiasm of our associ­ ation by my involvement with others. This movement is a positive one and one that will prove beneficial for all those who take part. We must continue to work together so that our ideals become more of a reality. Research I do not know what I may appear to the world, but to myself I seem to have been only like a boy playing on the seashore, and diverting myself in now and then finding a smoother pebble or a prettier shell than ordinary, whilst the great ocean of truth lay all undiscovered before me. Isaac Newton: David Brewster’s Memoirs MEET THE PATRON This month we would like to introduce Stan Lubowicki of Big Tree Nursery. Stan, owner of Big Tree started in business 3 years ago after working with his families landscape business. Since its concep­ tion, Big Tree's main appeal has been its specialization. This specialization comes in the form of the moving of large, estab­ lished trees. Owning several Vermeer tree spades Stan is able to move trees having up 14" caliper. While maintaining a nursery stock of his own, and having ties with the larger nurseries in the state, Stan likes to focus on an often overlooked source of estab­ lished specimens. Quite often there are many ideal specimens already estab­ lished on the Golf Course. By using these indigenous species Stan can save a Superintendent a considerable amount of money, especially compared to bring­ ing in a tree from an outside source. Stan also boasts a 90% survival rate moving trees at any time of the year, provided the ground is not frozen and proper planting procedures are followed. Recently a sub- Stan Lubowicki stantial amount of Stan's work has been the replacement of Pine trees infected with Diplodia. Being able to insert a large, established tree lessens the impact of the loss of a key tree on the overall view. Stan has found working with the superintendent to be enjoyable and re­ warding and looks forward to becoming more involved with the association. His membership in the GCSANJ and the Nur­ serymans association have also given Stan broadened view of our related fields. We welcome Stan and Big Tree Nur­ sery to our growing list of patrons and hope that our members will continue to support them all. 1987 GCSANJ Meeting Schedule The meeting schedule for our association is rounding into shape quite nicely for the '87 season. Following is the tentative meeting sites for next year. Grass Roots Turf Products, Inc. will pre­ sent to the GCSANJ a check for $528.00 for turfgrass research. This goes along with the check for $490.00 presented earlier this year. The monies became available through a cooperative indus­ try program between Grass Roots and Ciba-Geigy Corporation via the sale of Subdue 2E to golf course superinten­ dents in the metropolitan area. The money is to be awarded by the GCSANJ to the turfgrass programs the associa­ tion believes will best benefit the golf course superintendents in the area. PHOENIX GCSAA 58th International Golf Course Conference & Show Jan. 26 - Feb. 2, 1987 April—Open - Most likely site will be in District IV. May—Rumson Country Club June—Deal Golf & Country Club July—Open August—Lake Mohawk September—Invitational - Hominy Hill Golf Course-Oct. 1 October—Ridgewood Country Club November—Annual Meeting-Open If you are interested in hosting a meeting in '87 or beyond contact Bruce Cadenelli to make the arrangements. Our thanks to Jo-Ann Ward for her efforts in arranging the '87 schedule. HOMOGENOUS BLENDED & SCU FERTILIZERS STRAIGHT & COMBINATION CHEMICAL PRODUCTS Turf Products Better Quality Turf Care From The Ground Up. P.O. BOX 189 DAYTON. NJ 08810 P.O. BOX 180 LEBANON. PA 17042 QUALITY SERVICE FULLY INSURED JAMES DAVENPORT BS IN FORESTRY • U of MAINE • NJ CERTIFIED TREE EXPERT 891-1764 WYCKOFF, N.J. The Greenerside 7 CAGCS/MGCSA WINTER SEMINAR The Metropolitan Golf Course Superintendents Associa­ tion will be hosting their annual Winter Seminar Program on Wednesday, January 7, 1987. Location is the Tappan Zee Motor Inn. Cost for the day is $45.00, lunch included. Following is the day's program. For further information, contact Ed Walsh at Ridgewood CC or Bruce Cadenelli at Hollywood CC. 8:00am-8:50am 8:50am-9:00am 9:00am-9:30am 9:30am-10:00am 10:00am-10:30am 10:30am-10:45am 10:45am-11:30am 11:30am-12 Noon 12 Noon-1:15pm 1:15pm-1:30pm 1:30pm-3:00pm 3:00pm-3:30pm REGISTRATION WELCOME Dr. Pat Vittum, Univ.Mass. "The Mode & Action of Insecticides" Dr. William Dest Univ.Conn. "Developing a Fairway Bentgrass Management Strategy" Mr. Jim King, Brown House Comm. "Getting & Staying Organized" BREAK GM Forum—Peter Salinetti, Bob Alonzi, David McGhee New York DEC LUNCH New Product Update Dr. David Nielson, Ohio State "Developing a Tree Health Care Prg." Dr. James Adams, Nor-Am Chemical "Prograss: Another Tool in Poa Annua Control" THE BEST NAMES IN TURF CARE GCSAA Goings On Steve Cadenelli, CCSAA Director "Up Beat" best describes the feelings of those charged with the management of GCSAA for it is our good fortune to be on the receiving end of many positive responses to the on-going endeavors and programs of GCSAA. Cer­ tainly there exists a very good feeling within the member­ ship as to the goals and direction of GCSAA. These re­ sponses as well as useful and valuable input was provided the Board of Directors at its Fall Board Meeting from the many committees that have met this fall. Such recommen­ dations and suggestions helped guide the Board in deci­ sions such as continued refinement of the Certification program, development of a Technical/Advisory Commit­ tee to assist the Communications Department, expanded membership services, policy on author's fees, and so on. Committees are the lifeblood of the association and train­ ing ground for future leaders. My personal thanks to those of you from our state who have been so helpful in this regard. The time is certainly right to start looking forward to Conference & Show. To be held in Phoenix, Arizona, this year's Conference & Show already stacks up as being one to be talked about for years to come. Pre-registration has been very strong for the conference as the extensive edu­ cational program, unsurpassed equipment show, and lure of the southwest desert climate make conference atten­ dance irresistible. It's certainly not too late and CERTAINLY worth your while to be there—GCSAA Conference & Show—Phoenix—January 26-February 2, 1987. Who out there likes to write? What unique experiences or creative ideas are just waiting to help others faced with your previously unique dilemma. Imagine your name in print and considered in the annual Leo Feser award pre­ sented by GCSAA! Your article is wanted in Golf Course Management!! Contact myself or Clay Loyd at GCSAA Headquarters for assistance. You'll be adding to your pro­ fession as well as to your sense of self-satisfaction. I'm looking forward to hearing from you. Thanks. P.S. I continue to be most thankful of the support of all members of GCSANJ toward my endeavors with GCSAA. Your support is essential and most appreciative.« Specialists in Turf Maintenance Equipment Wine drinking is more subjective than horse racing and nearly as subjective as love, but the gamble is less; you get some­ thing for your money no matter what you pick. A. J. Liebling 8 November-December Storm at the Shore On Friday evening, September 26, a short but devastat- ingly brutal storm struck both Deal Golf & Country Club and Hollywood Golf Club. When the courses were sur­ veyed the following morning each club had lost approxi­ mately sixty trees, with an equal number in need of modest to moderate pruning. Both clubs were closed till the fol­ lowing weekend. Local meteorologists stated that the storm was not a twister or tornado, but members of both clubs as well as both superintendents will long dispute that point. Tor- nado or not, the damage was severe and cleanup costs substantial. Each club has retained landscape architects to assist them in plotting future strategy. It's a sure bet that both clubs will be planting many trees on their courses during the Spring of '87. TREE FACTS___________________________ B.E.C. Tree Height—An easy way to measure the height of a tree is to stand at the base of the tree, then walk twenty-seven paces from the trunk. At this point have someone hold a stick upright on the ground. Now take three more paces, get down to the ground, and ask the second person to mark the stick where it crosses your sight line to the tree's top. The tree will be ten times the height of the mark. Roughly Speaking As this is the last Greenerside for the 1986 year, it seems only appropriate to take a few paragraphs and express our thanks to all who make this newsletter possible. Our patrons and advertisers certainly quickly come to mind for their enthusiastic support of this publication. Their confidence in The Greenerside is manifested by the number of ads seen in each issue. Our advertisers know that their money is well spent when an ad is placed in our newsletter. A genuine thanks to all who contributed articles for our six issues. Most would tire of this publication if only Jim and myself were the authors. But, along with saying thanks to those who have written, we ask our members who have not to make a special effort during '87 and do a piece for The Greenerside. Everyone has something to offer, all have something to say! Our printers at R.S. Graphics, Inc. must also be noted. It's through their dedication that our newsletter maintains its very professional look. Our thanks indeed. A final honest and sincere thank you goes to all the folks at Backes Graphic Productions, and in particular to Karen Mamo, for their work on our behalf. Karen is the person who pulls all the pieces together for each issue and in large part is responsible for the feel and appearance of the newsletter. She and the other staff people at Backes pay special attention to our publication. As in all successful efforts, it's a total team undertaking that produces our first class results. As we approach the end of 1986, we look forward to '87 with great anticipation. The Greenerside will grow to eighteen pages for each issue. Growing to better meet our association's needs. Look for us again in January! J.G & B.E.C. GOLF HISTORY_______________________ Taken from the Golfer's Handbook; Edinburgh, Scotland. The handbook was first published in 1893, and was updated yearly thereafter. "Squirrels are known to appropriate golf balls, and in one squir­ rel's nest over a dozen have been found; no doubt most of them would be lost balls, and gathered by the squirrel. An instance, however, is recorded of a squirrel boldly stealing a ball. It occur­ red in 1923 on the Rivermead Links, Ottawa. Mr. Arnold W. Duclos, K.D., Ottawa, was playing hole 13, which is a short hole between trees, when the ball hit a branch and fell short of the green. Thereupon a squirrel, which was in the tree, ran down, lifted the ball and ran away with it to its nest, notwithstanding the player's endeavouring to make him drop it." The Greenerside 9 A If you are looking for a sales opportun­ ity of a lifetime, to market a quality-line product, to represent and be supported by a superior organization, and to be re­ warded for your hard work, we would like to speak with you. Please direct your in­ quiries to Mr. Bill Daly c/o JESCO, Inc., 118 St Nicholas Ave., South Plainfield, NJ 07080 or call (201) 753-8080. Equipment for Sale_________ 1973 Jacobsen F-10-10 bladed reels $5,500.00 1976 Jacobsen F-10-10 bladed reels $6,500.00 Contact: Steve Finamore c/o Essex Fells Country Club, 226-7395 (office), 666-2029 (home). E S I T Ask your supplier or write: ROCKLAND CHEMICAL CO., INC. Passaic Ave.. West Caldwell. N.J. Kubik was selected by the North Jersey Ad­ vance newspaper as their "Athlete of the Week." Shaun Barry, with a nine iron in hand re­ cently scored a hole-in-one on Tamarack's 165 yard eleventh hole. Opportunity Knocks!_______ Once in a lifetime an opportunity of this magnitude presents itself. John Deere and JESCO, Inc. is introducing a new Golf & Turf product line designed specifically for the Golf Course Industry. Sold exclusively in New Jersey and Staten Island by JESCO, these exciting John Deere products will have an immediate impact on the market place. ROCKLANDDO FUNGICIDES INSECTICIDES FERTILIZERS COMBINATIONS OF GRANULAR FLOWABLE WETTABLE POWDERS GRANULAR LIQUID WETTABLE POWDERS HERBICIDES GRANULAR LIQUID SELECTIVE AND TOTAL NITROFORM I.B.D.U. S.C.U. And And WITH INSECTICIDES PRE-EMERGENCE CRABGRASS KILLERS 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 Metro-Milorganite, Inc. (914) 769-7600 The Terre Co. (201)473-3393 Wagner Seed Co., Inc. (516) 293-6312 Names in the News________ Nat Binns has lefts his position at Hopewell Country Club and has assumed a similar superintendent's spot in Mary­ land. Keep that sprayer at the ready Nat! October saw Steve Cadenelli & Ed Walsh journey to Lawrence, Kansas for a GCSAA Certification Committee meeting. Steve is Vice Chairman of this committee. John Edgar is home recovering from a re­ cent illness. Stay on the road to recovery John. Sports Shorts______________ After winning the Randolph Township Men's Open Singles, Men's Over 35 Sing­ les, and the Men's Doubles in tennis, Ken PARTAC GOLF COURSE TOP-DRESSING AMERICA'S PREMIUM TOP-DRESSING HEAT TREATED AVAILABLE IN BULK OR BAGS DISTRIBUTED IN NJ. BY: FARM & GOLF COURSE SUPPLY HOWARD SCOTT, 215-483-5000 FISHER & SON CO. FRANK FISHER, 215-644-3300 GRASS ROOTS TURF PRODUCTS KEN KUBIK, 201-361-5943 GREEN HILL TURF SUPPLY JIM ROACH, 201-938-7007 PRO-LAWN PRODUCTS ANDY MULICK, 201-967-9124 INGRID KERN, 215-750-1732 TURF PRODUCTS CORP. ERNIE RIZZIO, 201-263-1234 10 November-December Expo '86 New Jersey Turfgrass Expo continues as the "pace setter" in turfgrass conference programs. Expo '86 will mark another step forward for Expo programs in response to the continued interest of exhibitors and registrants. New Jersey Turfgrass Expo activities are committed to serving the interests of the various facets of the turfgrass industry. Representing the combined efforts of the Rutgers Cooperative Extension Service and Cook College—Rutgers University in cooperation with the New Jersey Turfgrass Association, Expo activities have stimulated new and wider interest in turfgrass conference programs. The for­ mat of an Educational Conference com- bined with a Trade Show has provided turfgrass management professionals an excellent and unequalled opportunity— not only to broaden their turfgrass know­ ledge and expertise—but also to stay ab­ reast of recent developments in the turfgrass industry. Turfgrass educational sessions are de­ signed to acquaint and update profes­ sional turf managers with the fundamental principles that underlie successful estab­ lishment and management of turf for golf courses, lawns, parks, cemetaries, school grounds, athletic fields, estates and sod farms. Modern trends and development in turfgrass science pertaining to soil and CORE AND CATEGORY TEST DATES AND LOCATIONS FOR 1986 LOCATION Atlantic County Extension Service 1200 West Harding Highway Mays Landing, NJ DATE Dec. 9 Camden County Extension Service 152 Ohio Avenue Clementon, NJ Monmouth County Extension Serv. 20 Court Street Freehold, NJ Dec. 4 Dec. 15 LOCATION NJ Dept. of Env. Protection Bureau of Pesticide Control 380 Scotch Road WestTrenton, NJ Sussex County Extension Service St. Paul's Abbey (Rt. 206) South of Newton, NJ Union County Extension Service 300 North Avenue East Westfield, NJ DATE Dec. 2 Dec. 19 Dec. 17 TEST SIGN-UP NUMBER IS: (609) 530-4133 GCSANJ Membership News The following individuals have been accepted for membership in the GCSANJ: CLASS B ................ David A. Mayer, Bowling Green Golf Club ................ Thomas Saunders, Forsgate Country Club CLASS B-1.............. Stanley Joyce, Links Golf Club CLASS C................ William Daly, Jesco, Inc. ................ John Strickland, Egypt Farms, Inc. ................ Stan Lubowicki, Big Tree Nursery ................ Barry K. Green II, Jonathan Green, Inc. ................ Charles Lozusky, Riverdale Power Equipment ................ Richard Brandel, Jr., Fairway Golf Car Co. ................ William Koonz, Jr., Koonz Sprinker Supply Membership applications may be obtained from Dr. Indyk's office or from Bob Mathews, CGCS. Please send completed applications with a check for dues to Bob at Deal Golf Club, Box 387, Deal, NJ 07723. water management, use of fertilizers and pesticides, identification of pests and pest problems, management for lawns and fine turf, and computerization will be the sub­ jects of the New Jersey Turfgrass Expo '86 educational sessions. Special emphasis is placed on recent turf culture develop­ ment in research. Also current and im­ pending problems are discussed from the grower's point of view. The program is planned largely for the individual who has professional interest in turf production. NEW JERSEY TURFGRASS EXPO ’86 The Annual Turfgrass Educational Confer­ ence and Trade Show, sponsored by the Cooperative Extension Service in coopera­ tion with Cook College - Rutgers University and the New Jersey Turfgrass Association offers more in '86. Sessions will include: Workshops (Computers, Irrigation, Design, Ornamental Diseases, Stress, financial Planning) and lectures by recognized author­ ities on the establishment and maintenance of turf on golf courses, athletic fields, lawns of various types and use of sod. The Trade Show will feature the latest technology in turfgrass equipment, irrigation and products. Credits for applicator recertification offered. Reserve the date, plan to attend and participate in this exciting annual Turfgrass Conference. Complete program details and registration forms available October 1,1986. for information contact Dr. Henry W. Indyk General Chairman Extension Specialist in Turfgrass Management Soils & Crops Dept Cook College - P.O. Box 231 New Brunswick, N.J. 08903 (201 ) 932-9453 Resorts International Atlantic City, New Jersey December 1 -4, 1986 The Greenerside 11 Golf Course Superintendents Association of New Jersey EVENT DATE LOCATION HOST New Jersey Turfgrass Expo'86 December 1-4 Atlantic City, NJ MGA Annual Meeting December 4 Westchester Country C. Harrison, NY GCSAA Seminar- Disease Identification and Control December 11-12 Seekonk, Mass. MGCSA Annual Meeting CAGCS Winter Seminar MGCSA Winter Seminar GCSAA Conference November 18 January 6 January 7 January 26- February 2 Country Club of New Canaan Yale Motor Inn Meridan, CT Tappan Zee Motor Inn Phoenix, AZ Dr. Henry Indyk (201)932-9453 Jay Mottola (914) 698-0390 Betsy Evans - GCSAA (913)841-2240 Jim McLoughlin (914)769-5295 Mike Walace (203) 658-0720 Ted Horton (914) 967-8848 GCSAA Headquarters (913)841-2240 FUTURE EVENTS February 18,1987—GCSANJ Winter Seminar at Rutgers University February 1987—GCSAA Seminar Golf Course Construction & Project Management, Albany, N.Y. April, 1987—GCSAA Seminar Environmental Issues, Cape Cod, Mass. The Greenerside 12 PATRON DIRECTORY ALPINE TREE CARE, INC. Complete tree care Robert Mullane - David DiBenedetto (914) 948-0101 AMERICAN TENNIS & TRACK, INC. Tennis Courts — Repair and Const. Jim Snagusky (201) 778-1171 ARTESIAN PUMPING SYSTEMS Irrigation Pumps and Repairs Granam Every (201) 845-7080 AQUATROLS CORP. OF AMERICA Manufacturers of Water Management Products Andy Moore - Jerry Curtice - Demie Powell (609) 665-1130 JAMES BARRETT ASSOCIATES, INC. Golf Course Irrigation — Design and Consulting Jim Barrett (201) 744-8237 VIC GERARD GOLF CARS, INC. Golf & Utility Vehicles; Battery Whse. Dist. Vic Gerard (201) 938-4464 ★GOLF CARS, INC. Golf Cars, Turf and Utility Vehicles Albert Wunsch - Luke Martin - John Schneide r (215) 249-0414 GRASS ROOTS TURF PRODUCTS, INC. Golf Course Supplies Ken Kubik - Bert Jones (201) 361-5943 JEP SALES, INC. Turf Maintenance Equipment Jack Poksay-Peter McCormick-John D. Fenwick (609) 585-2300 ★JONATHAN GREEN INC. Grass Seed, Fertilizer, and Turf Chemicals Barry K. Green II- Rip Rippel - Ed Barbano (201) 938-7007 ★ BIG TREE NURSERY Tree Spades for Hire; Suppliers of Nursery Stock Stan Lubowicki (201) 254-8834 BLUE RIDGE PEAT FARMS, INC. Top Dressing, Peat, Humus, & Potting Soil Gene Evans (717) 443-9596 BRUEDAN CORPORATION Golf Cars, Turf and Utility Vehicles Richard Lewis (800) 535-1500 (914) 469-2275 BUNTON TURF PRODUCTS Turfgrass Equipment Phil Mowery - Stan Stevenson - Dave Walter (609) 799-4101 W.A. CLEARY CHEMICAL CORP. Turfgrass Chemicals Barbara Cleary (201) 247-8000 CONSOLIDATED STEEL & ALUMINUM FENCE CO., INC. Fencing Contractor Eugene T. McLaughlin (201) 272-6262 ALAN G. CRUSE INC. Golf Course Materials Alan G. Cruse (201) 227-7183 DAVENPORT TREE SERVICE Tree Service James A. Davenport - John D. Schaus (201) 891-1764 DOUBLE EAGLE EQUIPMENT Turf Maintenance Equipment Clyde Ashton - Jerry Pearlman (201) 329-9292 EGYPT FARMS, INC. Top Dressing Supplier John Strickland - Rich Piatnek (301) 335-3700 FERTL-SOIL TURF SUPPLY, INC. Greens Topdressing/Turf Supplies Marty Futyma (201) 388-0100 GOLF BY JANIS INC. Golf Course Construction, Renovation, Irrigation Al Janis (301) 641-8156 ★ New Patrons for 1986 ★HARFORD INDUSTRIAL MINERALS Sands, Top Dressing Materials Jack Montecalvo (609) 965-3414 REES JONES, INC. Golf Course Design Rees Jones, President (201) 744-4031 KOONZ SPRINKLER SUPPLY COMPANY Rainbird Irrigation Equipment William Koonz (201) 379-9313 LESCO, INC. For all your golf course needs (800) 321-5325 LEBANON CHEMICAL CORP. Country Club Fertilizers & Chemicals Bill Nist (201) 329-4011 LEON'S SOD FARM Sod Grower Samuel Leon - Irene Leon (201) 996-2255 LOFTS INC. Turf Seed and Fertilizer Supplier Dr. Rich Hurley (201) 560-1590 LONGO MOTOR & PUMP, INC. Electric motor/pump repair/sales Larry Bishop (201) 539-4141 MALLINCKRODT, INC. Turfgrass Chemicals John Magnus (609) 654-0476 WILFRED MCDONALD, INC. Turf Maintenance Equipment Dennis DeSanctis - Ed Rockhill - Bill Luthin (201) 471-0244 METRO MILORGANITE, INC. Turfgrass Supplies Tony Grasso - John Wistrand (914) 769-7600 MONTCO PRODUCTS CORPORATION Turfgrass Chemicals Robert Oechsle (215) 628-3144 (215) 836-4992 MOUNTAIN TURF PRODUCTS Turfgrass Supplies Richard Grant (717) 646-7220 ★NOR-AM CHEMICAL CO. Chemical/Fertilizer Manufacturer Jeff Johnson (302) 737-8598 PARTAC PEAT CORPORATION Golf Course Top-Dressing Jim Kelsey (201) 637-4631 POCONO TURF SUPPLY CO. Turf Supplies Ron Olsen (215) 672-9274 PRO LAWN TURF PRODUCTS Services for the Professional Andrew Mulick (201) 967-9124 Ingrid A. Kern (215) 750-1732 ROCKLAND CHEMICAL CO., INC. Turfgrass Chemicals & Fertilizer William Dunn - Steve Stys (201) 575-1322 R & S LANDSCAPE CO., INC. Golf Course Construction Claus I. Raven (201) 278-0616 SEACOAST LABORATORIES, INC. Manufacturer John C. Moynihan - Richard G. Baker (201) 257-7772 GEO. SCHOFIELD CO., INC. Landscape Products—Sands & Stone Russell P. Balunis- Michael Stair- Roy Malpas (201) 356-0858 O.M. SCOTTS & SONS Fertilizer, Chemical Sales Fran Berdine (914) 361-4105 Steve Rudich (215) 253-4003 ★SHEARER/PENN ' Tree Surgeons Dena Dobenski - Steve Willard (609) 924-2800 STANDARD GOLF COMP. Golf Course Equipment Steve Tyler - Chief Waseskuk (319) 266-2638 STORR TRACTOR COMPANY Turf Maintenance Equipment, Irrigation Paul Deschamps- GeneT arulli- Paul Granger (201) 722-9830 ★WILLIAM STOTHOFF CO. INC. 1 Well Drilling, Pumps, & Pump Repairs William L. Stothoff III - William E. Snyder (201) 782-2717 THE TERRE COMPANY Turfgrass Supplies Byron Johnson - Bryan Bolehala - Pat O'Neil (201) 473-3393 TURF PRODUCTS CORPORATION Turfgrass Supplies Ernie Rizzio - Buddy Rizzio - Ron Lake (201) 263-1234 STEVEN WILLAND INC. Turf Equipment Distributor Bill Rapp - Kurt Wagner - Mark Ericson (201) 227-5656 VAUGHAN'S SEED COMPANY Grass Seed; Golf Course Supplies Charles Walkiewicz - Sky Bergen (201) 356-4200 Baltusrol • Bedens Brook • Canoe Brook • Shackamaxon • Spring Brook • Timber Trails and others . . . What do the superintendents of these prestigious golf courses have in common? They use the services of . . . KOONZ SPRINKLER SUPPLY ... the smart choice for all your irrigation needs Service Excellence • Complete inventory . Service assistance and technical support . 25 years experience Quality Product Lines Distributors of RAIN BIRD® HUNTER® WEATHERMATIC® Sprinkler Equipment KOONZ Sprinkler Supply, Inc. 39 Waverly Avenue • Springfield, N. J. 07081 (201) 379-9314 Branch Offices: Wall Township • Toms River • Wyckoff