Golf Course Superintendents Association of New Jersey January-February 1987 Vol. 10 No. 1 Metedeconk National Golf Club Stephen Cadenelli, CGCS EDITORIALS MILESTONES THE GREENERSIDE, with this issue, has reached two significant milestones in its' ten year journey. This is a twenty-two page issue, the largest since publication began. Secondly, this issue introduces the use of a four-color process in creating the cover pages that enfold this issue. This issue was created with the support, dedication, and hard work of a number of enthusiastic individuals. Namely, Richard Sambol, Metedeconk National Golf Club, Peter Ferrigno, RS Graphics, and Karen Mamo, Backes Graphics. The editors and staff of The Greenerside. A job well done! In conceiving and producing an issue such as this, you wonder will everyone expect each issue to look like this or will it remain a milestone. For now, it will remain a Greenerside milestone and let future editors contemplate creating another milestone. The remaining 1987 issues will reflect our traditional look. The expected changes will take place in the editorial content: we are anticipating publishing more technical material; information on new equipment and supplies; in general data useful to the superintendent. With this issue we will begin mailing a copy to all green chairmen of GCSANJ Class "A" and "B" members. The Greenerside staff looks forward to 1987. We hope to hear from our readers with their constructive criticisms, with timely articles, and noteworthy news. We acknowledge the contributions of all the members who have con­ tributed and who will continue to contribute. We sincerely want to acknowledge the firms who support us as patrons and those who confidently advertise in this publication. Thank you. AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE JIM GILLIGAN AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE arrived from the GCSAA: support a dues in­ crease. A similar message should be sent to the GCSANJ membership: it is time we increased our dues to a realistic amount. The GCSANJ is involved in many noteworthy projects; there is more we can do for the New Jersey golf course superintendent, but it requires planning and funding. JIM GILLIGAN THE WINTER MONTHS MOST SUPERINTENDENTS SMILE, when people who meet us for the first time, ask exaclty what it is we do during the winter months? The natural assumption being that we all fly south and run our toes through the sand. Ten or fifteen years ago there may have been an "off season" but no longer. We all carry construction projects later into the year, our sophis­ ticated equipment demands more and more attention, tree work goes on, and our continuing education goes on. Then, before you know it, the grass is growing and we're mowing again. The winter months are, for superintendents, a vital time for planning, and plotting strategy for the coming year. In what areas can we upgrade our maintenance operations? Will the club approve those new equipment requests? In general, how can we continue to improve the courses we maintain for our golfers? Yes, the winter months are a somewhat relaxed time for us and our staffs, but much vital work is accomplished. Most importantly it's time to renew body and mind; a time to prepare for the challenges of the coming season! BRUCE CADENELLI 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 Ken Kubik, Special Projects 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. INDEX Editorials.................................... ......... 2 President's Message................... ......... 3 Willet Wilt.................................. ......... 3 GCSANJ News............................ .... 4,5 Turfgrass Expo............................ ......... 6 International Conf. & Show . . . ......... 6 Metedeconk National ............... ......... 7 Distinguished Service Award .. . ......... 8 GCSAA Candidates................... .. 10,11 Environmental News................. .........12 Meet the Patron ........................ .........14 Cook College.............................. .........16 New Patrons.............................. .........17 Roughly Speaking ...................... .........17 Back-9......................................... .. 18,19 Calendar .................................... .........20 Patron Directory........................ .........21 2 January-February President’s essage M Before our annual meeting and elections, a proposal covering 16 points was sent to our membership. Those points covered areas where we felt improve­ ment was necessary. It is most encouraging to be able to inform our members that many of those points have been given our full consideration after only two Board meetings. Our golf schedule for the 1987 season is set and in fact more than half of the 1988 schedule has been formalized. Our invitational has been scheduled for the next four years with HOMINY HILL hosting this year's event. We are working on a survey which will help in the exchange of budget and salary informa­ tion and be utilized by our Club Relations Commit­ tee. We are hopeful a new roster will be in your hands by mid-year. I want to take this opportunity to thank the many members who have come forward and made them­ selves available for committee assignments. It is most encouraging to realize we do have people that want to get involved. My main goal as President is a more involved membership I am very pleased to say, we are well on our way. Sincerely yours, Ed Walsh, CGCS President, GCSANJ GCSANJ 1987 Winter Seminar "Pesticides: Safety and Liabilities" Cook College Student Center 2nd Floor Auditorium Wednesday - February 18, 1987 Registration Fee: $30.00 per person John Pitonyak, NJ DEP Northern Region Enforcement Field Supervisor George C. Hamilton, Ph.D. Extension Pesticide Coordinator Mario Gomes Assistant Director - Office of Public Safety (lunch included) $20.00 per student Ilona Gray Executive Director Alliance for Environmental Concerns John L. Dana Vice President Fowler Agency Insurance Counseling 'Tis the season of football's Super Sunday. This brings to mind some events and awards with football conotations that could be related to the golf course area. So, during this period let's run through a few of these! The "Best Interception Award" will be given to the G.C. Supt. This event will consist of a Supt. stationing himself between the 18th green and the Clubhouse. The winner will be declared as the one who intercepts the most complaints before they reach the Board level. The "Golf Course Blitz Award" will be given to the greens crew which on a Friday afternoon completes all the rotary mower work before the weekend and survives to show up on Saturday moning. The "Rushing Award" will be given to the golf crew who on payday is able to get their checks, get in their cars and on the road the fastest. This is truly a team event. The "Holding the Crew Award" will be given to the Supt. who is able to retain his mechanic, assistant supt., greens chairman, and a minimum of four greens crew workers for the complete season. The "Clipping Award" will be given to the Supt. who collects fairway clippings for the com­ plete growing season and still has the sanity to talk about it. The "Roughing the Golfer Award" will be given to the G.C. Supt. who is able to get his rough to U.S. Open standards for the longest period without losing his job. The "Illegal Procedure Award" will be given to the G.C. Supt. who loves the heat and humid­ ity of summer and whose favorite days are rainy Fridays. The final award is the "Scoring Champion." This will be given to the G.C. Supt. at the end of the year who has the happiest Greens Chair­ man, Ladies' Tournament Committee, Greens Crew, And Tennis Committee. This would be sort of a Mr. Congeniality Award. If you would like to serve on the Awards Selec­ tion Committee, please send a self-addressed envelope to Willet Wilt, c/o Ken Kubik, Pasadena, CA. The Greenerside 3 Turfgrass Research The Administration of Cook College of Rutgers University has recently placed increased emphasis on turfgrass research based on the economic impact of the turf industry in New Jersey. This impact was graphically displayed in a survey of the "Economic Value of the Turfgrass Industry" compiled by the New Jersey Agricultural Extension Service and supported by the New Jersey Turfgrass Association. A Turfgrass Technical Advisory Committee chaired by Dr. Bruce B. Clarke is presently formulating a long range proposal for research to be presented to the administration for approval. This committee is very interested in the ideas our association members have as to what direction we would like to see turfgrass research take; what specific subjects are important to golf course superintendents in New Jersey. The Board of Directors GCSAA is committed to supporting turf research. We can take an active part in helping to formulate the direction of this revitalized prog­ ram and then help to support it with fund raising. The first step is to voice your opinion. Ideas for turfgrass research should be directed to: Dr. Bruce B. Clarke, Extension Plant Pathologist, Cook College, P.O. Box 231, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08903. Deadline for receipt is February 1, 1987. GERALD FOUNTAIN, Chairman Scholarship & Research 1987 GCSANJ Officers (Left to right)—Treasurer, Wayne Ballinger; President, Ed Walsh; Secretary, Dave Pease; Vice-President, Bob Matthews GCSANJ Committee Assignments At the initial meeting of our new officers and directors, held in late November, committee chairmanships were agreed upon. Following is the list of standing committees for '87 and the chair­ man of each. Scholarship & Research Newsletter Governmental Relations National Delegate Field Day Associations Relations & LPGA —Joe Kennedy, Dave Pease, —Gerald Fountain —Jim Gilligan & Bruce Cadenelli —Bob Dickison & Gerald Fountain —Ed Walsh —Wayne Ballinger Ed Walsh —Paul Keuhner —Bruce Cadenelli —Len Forlenza & Dan McGlynn —John Wantz —Dan McGlynn —Steve Malikowski Membership & Roster Meetings & Speakers Benevolent Golf & Invitational Educational Seminars Club Relations Organizational Study & By-Laws —Bob Matthews & Bob Ribbans Ethics 25 Year Club Appreciation & Awards The chairman of each committee will be requesting fellow mem­ bers to serve on their committees. If you have an interest in serving on a GCSANJ committee don't hesitate; call the chairman of the committee on which you wish to serve and let him know of your availability.« —The Board —Sky Bergen —Bob Ribbans & Bob Matthews B.E.C. GCSANJ Benevolent Committee As mentioned in another part of the newsletter, Len Forlenza and Dan McGlynn are the benevolent chairmen for '87. They're asking the entire membership to take an interest in this area and to notify them, or your district director, when a situation developes that warrants their attention. They wish to be able to respond in atimely fashion toanyand all benevolent situations.« GCSANJ Shirts and Sweaters We've had an excellent response from members in buying shirts & sweaters with the association's logo. We have recently placed a new order with our supplier; this merchandise will be available by mid-January. For '87 our apparel line will include: shirts @ $17.00; sweaters @ $22.00; sweater vests @ $20.00; and windbreakers @ $27.00.« JOHN WANTZ, Golf Chairman 4 January-February Voting Delegate Notes Meetings & Speakers Committee The meetings & speakers committee held a meeting on November 25 at Hollywood G.C. Present were Bruce Cadenelli, Bruce Peeples, Jeff Allen, Glenn Miller, Larry Dodge, and Matt Clement. Following is the '87 lineup: April May June July August September October November Pond Management Financial Planning Management Film N.J. Water Update Red Hoffman USGA Turfgrass Research No Speaker Annual Meeting Sands Greate Bay C.C. Rumson C.C. Deal G. & C.C. Trenton C.C. Lake Mohawk C.C. Hominy Hill (Invitational) Ridgewood C.C. BRUCE CADENELLI, Chairman With the campaign for Steve Cadenelli going well, we are turning some of our attention toward the remainder of the 1987 CCSAA slate. Included in this issue of The Greenerside are responses from this year's candidates to a list of questions prepared by your voting delegates. As you look over these responses you will find all the candidates for office are qualified and capable. Choosing from amongst these candidates will not be an easy decision, but we are hopeful through personal contacts and observations, we can recommend the best possible slate for 1987. The office of Vice President offers two exceptional candidates. Both John Sequi and Dennis Lyon are proven political commodi­ ties. They have both been active particpants on the GCSAA Board for the past two years. John served as Secretary-Treasurer and Dennis chaired the Certification/Educational Committee during 1986. It is my strong opinion that both of these gentlemen de­ serve our full support. Although we must make a decision on which one to support for the Vice President's position, it is my opinion the other will be nominated from the floor and run for one of the open board positions. The remaining candidates will be given our full consideration when more information is available to us. We will present our report and our recommendations at our caucus in Tuscon. We look forward to seeing you all there.» ED WALSH LPGA Chrylser Plymouth Classic The 1987 LPGA Chrysler Plymouth Classic is set for Navesink C.C. on May 14-17. GCSANJ will, after a years absence, again be involved with the tournament. As has been past practice our members will serve on the transportation committee. Bruce Creighton, general tournament chairman, stated at our meeting at Navesink in October that he and his club are very much looking forward to working with our association. We mention this association commitment now so that all members will mark their date books and set aside time to serve on the committee. As the tournament draws near your district directors will be calling all members and requesting that they participate in this association activity.« 1987 GCSANJ Board of Directors (Front Row-LtoR) Dr. Henry Indyk, Bob Matthews, Paul Kuehner, Bruce Cadenelli, Len Forlenza, Steve Malikowski. (Back Row-LtoR) Dan McGlynn, Wayne Ballinger, Joe Kennedy, Gerald Foun­ tain, John Wantz, Ed Walsh, Bob Ribbans, Dave Pease. Ed Walsh, GCSANJ President elect presenting outgoing President Bob Ribbans with a momento of his service to GCSANJ. The State Trees The official State Tree is the Red Oak, Quercus borealis maxima. The Red Oak was authorized by a Joint Resolution of the Legis­ lature signed by Gov. Alfred E. Driscoll June 13, 1950. The State Memorial Tree is the Dogwood, authorized by Assembly Concur­ rent Resolution No. 12 of 1951. The Greenerside 5 GCSAA International Conference & Show GCSAA and education; it's difficult to discuss one without the other. During the decade of the 80's there has been a tremendous growth in the depth of educational opportunities which our national association offers. Nowhere is this growth more appa­ rent than at the conference and show. Not only is the entire exhibition area sold out, but an additional 65 companies are waiting in the wings, hoping for a cancellation so they to can participate. The educational programs which we'll have in Phoenix actu­ ally began to take shape in the early months of 1986. The educa­ tional Department of GCSAA, along with the Educational Com­ mittee met and critiqued the San Francisco meeting. From these meetings it was decided that the time had come to rework the traditional concurrent sessions. The new look session titles for '87 are: Practical Golf Course Management I & II New Products and Technology Construction Techniques in Renovations Fairways: Changes and Practices Organizational Management High-Tech Turf Management Through Computers Your Spouse, Your Family and You Jim Prusa and his staff deserve much of the credit for the creativity they showed in developing this program. Another major growth educational area for superintendents has been the seminar program. In Phoenix GCSAA will offer 29 different one and two day seminars, of which nine are completely new offerings. The seminar program has been strengthened to both better meet the needs of the Certification Program and to assist the superintendent in maintaining his position as the best trained professional in golf. For the past number of years the International Conference and Show has been host to many groups related to golf and fine turf management. Again this year the United States Golf Associa­ tion, the National Golf Foundation, the American Society of Golf Course Architects, and the Sports Turf Managers Association will all hold educational sessions during conference week. Since the duties and responsibilities of today's superintendents are so varied all these sessions offer important information for confer­ ence attendees. Over and above all the "formal" educational opportunities available during conference week are the equally important "in­ formal", educational opportunities; that of meeting with and discussing turf management problems with other professionals from around the world. This interaction alone makes one's atten­ dance at conference worthwhile. Since the Conference educational program was initially de­ veloped a new problem arose during the Summer months. This turfgrass abnormality, presently called Black Layer, is appearing on greens and baffling superintendents throughout the United States. As a response to this GCSAA has scheduled a Black Layer Forum to give all interested superintendents an overview of this problem along with the thinking of various educators as to the cause and possible control. This forum is set for Saturday, January 31. So, there it is; a quick, capsule overview of just some of the activities available during the Phoenix International Turfgrass Conference and Show. It's an opportunity to get a jump on the '87 season, an opportunity to bring back to your club the best information available.« Sherwood Moore (left) accepting the Turfgrass "Hall of Fame" award from Dave McGhee, past president of NJTGA. The 1986 EXPO was highlighted by the presentation of the New Jersey Turfgrass Association "Hall of Fame" Award to Sherwood Moore, CGCS. A richly deserved recognition to an individual who has devoted his professional career to the nurture and care of fine turfgrass. Equally reknown was the presentation of the first GCSANJ Distinguished Service Award to Al Radko. Bob Dickison on behalf of all GCSANJ members presented the award to Mr. Radko. The EXPO continues to grow. Increased attendance at the seminars, more exhibitors, and new educational themes created an Atlantic City experience where you couldn't lose. One person who didn't lose was Jack Poksay who was elected president of the New Jersey Turfgrass Association.» 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 6 January-February BRUCE CADENELLI Metedeconk National Golf Club The birth of a new golf course is always a time of great excitement for future members, players of the game, and those of us charged with managing America's great courses. This is especially so when the new course has the signature of a truly great master architect such as Robert Trent Jones. Certainly this is the case of the new emerging Metedeconk National Golf Club in Jackson, N.J. All who have been a part of Metedeconk National's development and intro­ duction have not only been excited, but very impressed, not the least of whom is Steve Cadenelli, course superintendent. "It be­ came very apparent during the initial clearing, even to the eye of one who was involved with his first total construction effort, that Metedeconk National had the potential to be a really great golf course. The layout by the Jones organization takes advantage of the natural topography beautifully. Some forty to fifty feet of ele­ vation difference exists within the layout. Also, the dense pine oak woodlands from which the course is cut, offers a sense of privacy and maturity not often seen on such a new course." Indeed, the comments of those first few who have played the front nine, many of whom are some of the better players in New Jersey, include descriptions such as "outstanding", "a great test of golf and a beautiful course as well" and "who would believe such a rolling, interesting layout could be located on the coastal plains of central Jersey." For Cadenelli, who also serves as a Director of the Golf Course Superintendent's Association of America, the year and a half since taking on the challenge of supervising the construction of Metedeconk National has been a very hectic, but extremely reward­ ing period in his life. "It's odd how the cards of life are sometimes dealt. Being involved with constructing a golf course had been a career-long dream, just as was one day serving on the Board of GCSAA. To have both opportunities develop simultaneously has been a great experience." Steve does admit that at times during the last year he questioned whether he was up to the trials of both rather demanding responsibilities. "Yes, at times frustrations have and do develop. There is so much that requires attention in both areas. But frankly, the involvement with GCSAA is so stimulating that it provides a mental breather from the rigors of course develop­ ment." Obviously, these challenges suit Steve well as the course is coming along very well and he is seeking a new two-year term on the Board of GCSAA. "I am very much looking forward to continued involvement with GCSAA. Our profession is just now beginning to receive the recognition for the role golf course superintendents play in the game of golf. GCSAA has played a large part in developing this new awareness. Also, our members seek and need the programs offered by GCSAA which assist them in maintaining the great courses of America." Will Metedeconk National reach great course status? Certainly, the potential exists, with the superb natural setting, a well-planned design, and the determination of Steve Cadenelli in whatever the endeavor.« Rhymes and Proverbs A man’s good deeds are known only at home; his bad deeds far away. Chinese Proverb A good reputation is like the cypress; once cut, it never puts forth leaf again. Italian Proverb The reputation of a thousand years may be determined by the conduct of one hour. Japanese Proverb When I did well, I heard it never; When I did ill, I heard it ever. Old English Rhyme Better be ill spoken of by one before all than by all before one. Scottish Proverb To Keep Your Course In Classic Condition, Use These High-Quality Products from NOR-AM’ Liquids are the Future! PFC offers you: • Our High Quality Liquid Fertilizers in many formula­ tions, including clear liquids and suspensions. • Custom Formulations, based on soil testing results. • Our Applications. 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Hightstown-Cranbury Station Road, Box 173, Cranbury, NJ 08512 609-448-0935 The Greenerside 7 GCSANJ DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD "A leader of national prominence, a dedicated educator, a professional with great personal character," are but a few of the ways to describe Alexander M. Radko, a man whose career has been marked by many outstanding achievements and contribu­ tions. As Research Assistant, Agronomist, Eastern Regional Direc­ tor and National Director of the United States Golf Association Green Section, Al Radko has served the golf course superinten­ dent, the game of golf and the turfgrass industry for more than 33 years. Born and raised in Yonkers, New York, Al first became in­ terested in golf when asked by his brother to caddie for him at the beautiful Sunningdale Country Club, an experience which left a lasting impression. He continued to caddie at Sunningdale during his high school days and learned to play golf, a game which continues to be one of this favorite pastimes. In 1947, Al joined the USGA Green Section staff and worked as a Research Assistant while completing his Bachelor of Science degree in Agronomy at the University of Maryland. Working with Charlie Wilson, Dr. Marvin Ferguson, Green Section Direc­ tor Dr. Fred Grau and USDA personnel, Al was involved in turfgrass research at the Old Arlington Turf Gardens, presently the site of the Pentagon building, and later at the turfgrass re­ search facility at Beltsville, Maryland. Among the more note­ worthy turfgrasses to come from this cooperative research were Merion Kentucky bluegrass, Meyer zoysiagrass, U-3 bermuda- grass and the C-strains of creeping bentgrass. Golf course per­ sonnel relied on the research being done by the Green Section at that time for recommendations concerning golf turf manage­ ment and pest control. In the early 1950's Al was designated to build a putting green on the White House lawn for President Eisenhower. In 1976 Al Radko became the Green Section's National Direc­ tor, responsible for coordinating staff activities of six regional offices and for site preparation for the USGA's eleven national championships in addition to his role as Research Director and Editor of the USGA Green Section Record. Throughout his more than three decades of dedicated service, Al has held steadfastly to the motto which has become his per­ sonal trademark—"Better Turf for Better Golf." And for his hun­ dreds of friends and acquaintenances in the industry, Al has always been ready to share an attentive ear, a broad sense of humor and an effective helping hand. His has truly been a career of steady, far-reaching leadership. Mr. Robert Dickison, Chairman Distinguished Service Award Committee, GCSANJ Dear Bob, December 3rd, 1986 will be a day long remembered with special fondness. I was very pleased and very proud to be the first recipient of your Distinguished Service Award. Through the years you all made me feel like a member of your family. I watched most of you grow up to the position of golf course superintendent at your clubs and today I marvel at the progress that's been made and the respect that you now receive as professionals in turf management for golf. I wore many "hats" while working for the USGA, but the one I enjoyed wearing most was the one that brought me to your club to talk turf while touring the course with you. With renewed thanks for the very special honor of being chosen the first recipient of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of New Jersey's Distinguished Service Award. Sincerely, Al Radko The first recipient of the GCSANJ Distinguished Service Award is Al Radko. Al is the former director of the United States Golf Association Green Section. For more than thirty years Al has been a friend, mentor, in­ novator, and educator to the New Jersey golf course superinten­ dent. Through the years Al has cultivated new ideas, techniques, and concepts that have enhanced the position of the golf course superintendent. Today, golf courses in New Jersey enjoy a place among the elite in the golf world, a tribute to Al Radko, because of his closeness to the superintendents that work in New Jersey. For most of his professional career he lived and worked here in New Jersey. A short biography of Al is included here, accompanied by a letter Al wrote to Bob Dickison, chairman of the awards committee. Improve your putting surfaces with the Greens King® IV and Turf Groomer . Exclusive roller design fea­ tures bevelled edges to "pucker-up" horizontal runners. The knife blades rotate through slots in the front roll­ ers, slicing horizontal runners before they lie down The horizontal reel follows closely behind to clip grass while it’s standing straight, for faster, truer greens with­ out lowering height of cut. Golfers will notice the difference. JEP Sales Inc. 211 Yardville-Hamilton Square Rd. P. 0. Box 11126 Yardville, New Jersey 08620 609-585-2300 Specialists in Turf Maintenance Equipment P.S. Ann and I also wish to thank you for the wonderful hospitality accorded us at the Expo; we especially enjoyed being with you and Syd, Ed and Dave at the banquet. 8 January-February Beautify non-playing areas and save labor and mowing costs . . . Wildflower Mix Pinto is available in four pound bags of 100% wildflower seeds or as a combination with 26 pounds of sheep fescue for ground stabilization. Either way, each is sufficient to seed one acre. Give your course the beautiful, natural look — use Pinto Wildflower Mix. Pinto is a natural solution to maintaining non­ playing areas, and this could involve many acres on your course. Pinto can greatly reduce your mowing problems in these areas and free your grounds maintenance crew to have more time elsewhere . . . like on the greens and fairways. JUST SEED IT . . . AND FORGET IT! Use conventional seeding techniques, incor­ porating the seed into the soil. And because Pinto is a blend of native wildflowers, fertiliza­ tion is necessary only in extremely sterile soil conditions. Pinto survives on natural rainfall, and requires only minimal maintenance. For best results Pinto should be seeded early Spring or Fall when the most rainfall can be expected. Since Pinto includes plenty of perennials, it will reseed itself annually when left undisturbed. Lofts Inc. World’s largest marketer of turfgrass seed Bound Brook, NJ 08805 (201) 356-8700 or (800) 526-3890 THE GCSAA CAND President Vice-Presidents Q. What do you hope to accomplish during your term as Presi­ dent of GCSAA? Don Hearn—I look toward a year as pres­ ident as much from a leadership position as one of accomplishment. I believe I'm more a person who weighs the options than one who creates original ideas. Be­ cause of this I expect to continue em­ phasis on our education and certification programs and our expanding public rela­ tions efforts. I hope when my term comes to an end I will have made the right deci­ sions to leave our Association financially sound and professionally strong. Q. Balancing the responsibilities at your club, with those of your position at GCSAA, has to be a difficult assignment. What would your advice be to others that may be consid­ ering getting involved with our association? Don Hearn—If you don't have a flair for organization, a competent staff and supportive employer I would not encourage a person to seek office. If a person has these requisites, along with the desire to make a commitment to work hard on behalf of GCSAA, serving on the board can be a truly rewarding experience and tremendous educational opportunity. 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I personally feel that the subject of regional offices needs to be re­ viewed more thoroughly and if a decision is made to open any offices, I am sure they will be located so as to better meet membership needs. Dennis Lyon—I am very comfortable with the Headquarters expan­ sion. I feel with the board's commitment to stay in Lawrence, for the foreseeable future, this expansion will promote staff efficiency and productivity. I also feel the investment in the building is wise and one we can easily get a positive return on in the future. With regard to regional offices, I am in favor of anything we can do to better serve our membership. However, there are many compet­ ing demands for GCSAA's limited resources. For example: Ex­ panded educational video offerings, governmental relations, pub­ lic relations, Division III of our continuing education program and potential research projects. As a result of these competing priorities I am not convinced this is the time to begin opening regional offices. I am, however, open to the concept and would appreciate feedback from our membership. Q. A by-law change approved at the San Francisco Annual Meeting reduces the number of candidates that need to be nominated for the position of Director. Even with this change, we seem to have difficulty in finding individuals willing to get involved with the management of their national profes­ sional association. Do you see this as a problem, and is there an answer to this dilemma? John Segui—As with any organization, there seems to be a great number of members who for some reason or other, do not want to become involved. It is easy to say "let the other fellow do it". This is even true at the local level. Maybe a selection committee without election could ease this problem, of course this process would also have problems. I have been in the business for twenty seven years, it has always been a problem and will continue to be a problem. The people that care enough to become involved, will work harder, spend more of their time and also will be criticized more that the other fellow, but they will also be the most satisfied. Dennis Lyon—Yes I feel our inability to at­ tract candidates to run for the board is a problem. The only answer I see is we have to make a concerted effort to convince our membership that the time and per­ sonal commitment away from family and job are worth the sense of accomplish­ ment and satisfaction received from work­ ing for our profession. I, for one, am totally convinced the benefits of serving, greatly out-weigh the sacrifices. Serving on the Board of Directors of GCSAA has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. IDATES RESPOND Directors Q. With the expansion and upgrading of our headquarters in Lawrence, it would seem that the association has made a commitment to remain in Kansas for the foreseeable fu­ ture. Are you comfortable with this decision? Steve Cadenelli—Yes, I am very comfortable with the decision to upgrade the headquarters building and more importantly, with the Board's decision to commit to the Lawrence location for the foreseeable future. Staff at GCSAA Headquarters has proven over the last several years that our association can not only be adminis­ tered well from the present location, but can also develop and initiate new programs very successfully from Lawrence. The Lawr­ ence location has also provided the necessary talent to expand the staff as required, resulting in a very dedicated, professional staff who GCSAA members can be proud of. Randy Nichols—I am comfortable with the decision to stay in Lawrence for several reasons. First and foremost I feel that we have a "great" staff and if a move were made most of this staff would be lost. This loss would take our association many years to overcome. Also the move would be rather expensive. I do realize that it is inconvenient to reach Lawrence by air, however it is only approximately sixty miles from the airport. It would be very difficult to find affordable office space closer to an airport in any major city. Marque Randall—Having been to Lawrence in September of 1986 with the Communication and Awards Committee and seeing the proposed expansion and upgrading of our headquarters, I feel comfortable and pleased with this action. As to the mid-America location in the near future... I have no strong feeling as to the need to move the headquarters somewhere else at the present time. Len Berg—GCSAA has established itself and a professional staff of employees in Lawrence, Kansas. Establishment of a headquarters office in a given city is not a priority. The priority is meeting the needs of the membership pertaining to the goals and objectives approved by us, the members. I am comfortable with the expansion and improvements recently completed at headquarters. When GCSAA moved into its new headquarter offices, in the early 70's, it was so noted that there would be expansion as growth in the association developed. Jim Taylor—As you might remember I served on the Expansion Relocation Committee a number of years ago and it was my belief at that time as it is now that as for location Lawrence can serve the membership as well as any other location can. Even though the Kansas City Airport did not become the major hub of transpor­ tation that had been hoped for there still is adequate air transpor­ tation to meet association needs. And with Lawrence being a college town there are more than enough support industries in the area. When it comes to working with the membership we are all just a phone call away. So yes I am comfortable with this decision. Q. As in any political situation, you are asking your peers in the association to cast their votes in your behalf. What attributes and talents will you bring to GCSAA if elected? Steve Cadenelli—A commitment to excellence, a willingness to listen, and the ability to in­ teract with members and staff to get the job done are what I feel best describe my attri­ butes and talents as a candidate for GCSAA Director. The year has also been demanding and, at times frustrating. Demanding because of the many responsibilities and demands on one's time. Frustrating because so much can be done to expand or upgrade our associa­ tion's offerings. Such frustrations, however, spur greater determination toward meeting the challenges of a growing, dynamic, professional association. Randy Nichols—I am very dedicated to my profession. I have always sacrificed my personal desires for my profession and its industry. I worked to help establish the Georgia Turfgrass Foundation and served as its' initial vice president. I have been on the advisory board to the Georgia State Golf Association for the past two years. I have served on the golf committee for three years, Conference and Show Committee for two years, and Nominating Committee for one year with the GCSAA. As one can see from the above mentioned experiences I am a leader rather than a follower, and if elected I shall exhibit the same effort to the GCSAA. Marque Randall—I want to become involved so that the GCSAA will keep moving in a posi­ tive direction. As decisions are made I collect as many facts as possible then make that deci­ sion that is best for the whole. Then stay with it. I am a strong supporter of education and the local chapters. Education is the key to the future for a better person, family superinten­ dent and for better serving those we work for. My family supports and backs me as does my club. Both are fully aware of the time needed for me to perform my duties as a Director of GCSAA if elected. Len Berg—One becomes very humble when it comes to boasting about himself. Over the years my success at Village Greens of Woodridge Golf Course is contributed to strong leadership, communications, stability, professional development, committment, and solid management skills. My experiences and skills include: municipal budgeting, ongoing Five Year & Ten Year Financial Management Planning, attendance at Village Board Meetings, representing the municipality at the State level, member of the Village's Speaker Bureau, interdepartmental relations with five other departments in the village, and the working relationship of a pro­ fessional staff of employees assigned to the golf department. Jim Taylor—The leading thing that I would bring to the Board of GCSAA is a real desire to serve. At the local level I have served in offices ranging from director to president in various superintendents associations and non turf related groups. I am currently serving a president of the West Texas Golf Course Superintendents Association and have been very involved in the reorganization of this as­ sociation. I have also been very active in having the WTGCSA become a GCSAA affiliate. I am proud to say that at the last GCSAA board meeting the WTGCSA did receive affiliate status. While willing to listen to the facts and the opinions of others I believe in making my own decisions. I am a team player, but I am not a blind follower. The Greenerside 11 ENVIRONMENTAL NEWS Pesticide Regulation Update (Notes from meeting on 12/10/86 with Ray Ferrarin, Bureau Chief-Pesticide Control) N.J. DEP will look into establishing a seperate category for golf courses. Current emphasis is on requirements for community notifica­ tion of pesticide application. Review of these requirements will be done in January & February with input from all interested parties. Guidelines for commercial applicators due out in 1987. Reviewed Pesticide application record of GCSANJ and ap­ proved it. All records kept 2 years. Also records of contract applications. List of all chemical trade names (and EPA registration # where applicable) in pesticide storage area and also on file with local Fire Department along with designated location of storage area. All pesticides must be ventilated—Restricted Use Pesticides must be locked away. Operators must be registered and trained annually. Aquatic Pesticide application—Need Cat. 5 and Aquatic appli­ cation permit form to apply anything but copper sulfate. If pond has outflow need permit for any application—includes Aquashade. If 20 people are interested we can arrange a Category 5 test at our convenience with George Hamilton at Rutgers. Multiple permit for application of same chemical to same site during the season can be arranged with request for "multiple applications" on original permit. Division Order #1 June 14, 1979 to be clarified relating to parameters of usage with PMA. GERALD B. FOUNTAIN, Chairman Governmental Relations Committee Pesticide Exam Procedure There is a $5.00 non-refundable fee for each exam you take. To register for any exam do the following: 1. Phone the Bureau at the test sign-up number (609) 530-4133 to reserve a seat. 2. The Bureau will mail an application form, which must be completed and mailed back with the $5.00 fee. 3. Upon receipt of the application form and fee, a confirma­ tion postcard will be mailed. 4. The confirmation postcard must be brought to the exam site and will be used for admittance. The application form and fee must be received at least 14 days before the test date, otherwise the applicant will be con­ firmed to the next open date at the same site. The person who completes the application form must be the one present at the exam. No substitutions will be accepted. Serving the Industry for 60 years. • Decorative Stone/Boulders • Landscape Products • Top Dressing Sand • White Trap Sand • Earthlife Products - Top Dressing - Construction Mix - Top Soil (201) 356 0858 Geo. Schofield Co. Inc. P.O. Box 110 Bound Brook, NJ 08805 For use on lawns, shrubs and ornamentals only Long lasting, will not burn “The Golf Course Choice” NATURAL ORGANIC FERTILIZER Milorganite 6-2-0 Activated Sewage Sludge Processed Only By Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District Milwaukee, Wisconsin Landscaping Co., Inc. CLAUS I. RAVEN (201) 278-0616 Specialists for All Phases of • Golf Course Work • New Installations • Reconstructions • Plantings • Repairs 12 January-February The Bunton Greensmower... BUNTON stands grass up - then cuts it clean. The Bunton Greensmower’s powered rotary brush brings grass to attention, then clips it off cleanly and evenly to give your greens the best grooming they’ve ever had. And that’s just one of this high-quality mower’s many features. This self-propelled mower is highly maneuverable, with finger-tip controls and equally powered dual drive rollers to ensure the straightest possible cut. A hand brake and quick-release removable pneumatic-tired wheels provide easy transportation. Add to this a quiet, reliable, 4-cycle Robin engine and high-quality construction throughout, and you have a greensmower that’s unmatched in performance - anywhere! Call us for a demonstration. BUNTON TURF PRODUCTS 4054 Quaker Bridge Rd. Trenton, NJ 08619 (609) 799-4101 MEET THE PATRON William Stothoff Co., Inc. This month we are pleased to highlight the Wm. Stothoff Co., Inc. Located in Flemington, N.J., the Stothoff Co. has been in continuous operation for 101 years. Originally founded as Stothoff Brothers in 1885 the firm prospered and grew, incorporat­ ing in 1919. Presently under the management of its fourth generation of Stothoffs, with the fifth going through ap­ prenticeship, the company continues to offer its wide ex­ perience to a number of different industries. Under the direction of William (Pete) Stothoff, they have delt with many different Golf Courses, and are well versed in the intricacies of irrigation wells and pumping stations. In addition to their golf course experience, the Stothoffs have also worked extensively with such companies as Exxon, Allied Corporation and Phelps Dodge. Handling everything from a 4" to a 48" diameter wells with depths up to 3000' and pump motors as large as 3000 H.P., there is no problem in handling or servicing anything a Superintendent may need. Priding themselves on quality workmanship throughout their history, all mechanics and well drillers are dually licensed and N.W.W.A. certified in their respective fields. The Stothoff Co. is also licensed to do business in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey as well as holding valid well drillers licenses in both states. We are proud to have the Wm. Stothoff Co. Inc. among our growing list of patrons and hope that you will support them whenever possible. Weather The rainfall pattern during the months of September, October, and November, 1986, reveal a deficit during September and Oc­ tober at most reporting stations in the state. In November the rainfall increased; all stations reporting above average totals for the month. The annual rainfall totals reached the yearly average at most sites, all were above 80% of normal totals. Temperatures for the three month period were near normal in September; warmer in October; cooler in November. PRECIPITATION (actual/ % of normal) (inches) Stations Sept Oct Nov Newton Charlotteburg Canoe Brook New Brunswick Freehold Hammonton Pomona Cape May C.H. 2.14/55% 3.14/72% 2.63/60% 2.23/57% 3.22/88% 2.03/55% 2.38/82% 1.95/58% 2.54/75% 1.50/36% 2.32/63% 1.49/45% 1.96/56% 2.82/87% 3.90/128% 3.46/110% 5.76/158% 7.72/166% 8.31/201% 7.11/186% 6.58/166% 5.46/146% 4.90/131% 4.61/132% Past 12 Months actual/normal/% 45.15/44.03/103% 47.85/50.96/94% 44.35/48.62/91% 37.13/45.50/81% 42.25/45.89/92% 40.23/44.91/90% 37.69/41.93/90% 31.96/41.80/76% STATEWIDE HIGHLIGHTS The 89°F at Pomona on September 30th was a new record for the day. Snow on the 5th of November produced 2.5 inches at High Point and 1 inch at Newton. On November 19th Newton received 3.5 inches of snow. November was the first month with above normal precipitation since April for the majority of stations in the state. The heaviest 24 hour rainfall was 2.34 inches at Charlotteburg on November 20th to 21st. Ref: Temps and Tides—Department of Meteorology and Physical Oceanography, Cook College CONTACT Turfgrass Division at Steven Willand, Inc. (201) 579-5656 You can't grow GRASS without ROOTS KEN KUBIK (201) 361-5943 BERT JONES (201) 686-8709 14 January-February BROUWER turf maintenance team 7-GANG/FAIRWAY HYD. LIFT MOWER 5-GANG HYD. LIFT MOWER IN TRANSPORT SUPER-3 P.T.O. MODEL (ENGINE MODEL AVAILABLE) BROUWER TRIPLEX-376 5-GANG VERTI-CUT VERTICAL MOWER THE LARGE CAPACITY BROUWER-VAC THE BROUWER GREENSMOWER BROUWER SOD CUTTER/RENOVATOR MODELS 24 & 67 LAWNMAKER-SEEDER The Brouwer Turf Maintenance Team ... the one to beat. Check our product line and you are sure to find the machine to suit your requirements. Golf courses, school boards, landscapers, municipalities, highway departments, parks and recreation departments will all find a machine that fits the bill - and the budget! Brouwer... the name and the products that you can have confidence in. Confidence in the quality, the innovative en­ gineering, the rugged reliability, the lasting value. Con­ fidence in a company that gives “second-to-none” after sales service. Get the best results from your turf maintenance equipment - put the Brouwer turf maintenance team to work - today. Double Eagle EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC. 285 Dayton—Jamesburg Road • Dayton, New Jersey 08810 • (201) 329-9292 • (212) 772-0828 Cook College at Rutgers Univ. —A Brief History "Cook College is a school of agriculture and environmental sciences and is the land- grant college of Rutgers, The State Univer­ sity of New Jersey." The College has three major divisions: resident instruction; Ag­ ricultural Experiment Station; Cooperative Extension Service. Resident instruction for­ mally began in 1864 with the designation of Rutgers as the land-grant college of New Jersey. The Agricultural Experiment Station was established in 1880. The Cooperative Extension service was begun in 1912. This is the first in a series of articles The Greenerside is publishing about Cook College and its relationship with the turfgrass industry in New Jersey. The focus will be on golf course turfgrass. The first turfgrass experiments were begun at the New Jersey Agricultural Experi­ ment Station in 1923. The studies involved the adaption of a large number of species to the climate of New Jersey. In 1925 the Green Section of the United States Golf As­ sociation provided financial assistance to the Station to expand its study of turf man­ agement. Station bulletin #497, "Experi­ ments With Turfgrass in New Jersey", writ­ ten by Howard B. Sprague and E.E. Evaul and published in 1930 inaugurated the desi- mation of turfgrass research information at the College of Agriculture. The department of Agronomy was for­ mally organized in 1923 as part of the Col­ lege of Agriculture. Turfgrass work began in earnest with the appointment of Howard B. Sprague as agronomist. He revised and enlarged the agronomy research program and increased the experimental area to se­ venteen acres. Cook College the school of agriculture and environmental studies at Rutgers Uni­ versity was named in honor of George Ham- rnell Cook (1818-1889) reknowned teacher and geologist who began teaching at Rut­ gers College in 1853. The College of Agricul­ ture and Environmental Sciences was re­ named Cook College in 1973. Dr. Cook, while a student at Rensselar Polytechnic In­ stitute, developed a love of natural sciences and the practical application of his know­ ledge. He came to Rutgers as a professor of chemistry and natural sciences. In 1862 the Morrill Land-Grant Act was passed by Congress. It provided federal aid through grants of public lands to the states. Its objective was to aid the states in estab­ lishing a practical education for those stu­ dents in "agriculture and mechanical arts." Dr. Cook assumed an important role in securing the land-grant designation for Rut­ gers. With his experience in Trenton as the state geologist he was familiar with the workings of the legislature and was instru­ mental in convincing them to designate Rut­ gers as the land-grant school. Princeton and the State Normal School at Trenton (Tren­ ton State) were the other two schools com­ peting for the designation. Dr. Cook urged the legislature to select Rutgers because of its central location, its proximity to an in­ dustrial city (New Brunswick), and the op­ portunity to experiment with the many dif­ ferent soils in the area. Dr. Cook worked until his death in 1889, but his influence would be felt for many years to come. To Be Continued JIM GILLIGAN 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. QUALITY SERVICE FULLY INSURED JAMES DAVENPORT BS IN FORESTRY • U of MAINE • NJ CERTIFIED TREE EXPERT 891-1764 WYCKOFF, N.J. 16 January-February (201) 247-8000 1049 Somerset Street, Somerset, NJ 08873 ★ New Patrons for 1987 ★ AQUA-FLO, INC.—an established firm that offers irrigation system design service and sell a complete line of irrigation supplies. They design and build pump stations that incorporate the latest technol­ ogy. Phil DeMarco and his staff, including Jerry Purcell are pre­ pared to answer all inquiries. FAIRWAY GOLF CAR AND TURF EQUIPMENT CO.—is located in Fairfield, NJ and offers the Club Car and Yamaha golf vehicles for sale and rent. Included in their products are the line of Bunton mowers. Ron Kotz and Bob Petre are their sales representatives in Fairfield. JESCO, INC.—represents the complete line of John Deere turf equipment. Jesco is also the statewide representative for the Deere construction equipment. They have three locations: Wil­ liamstown, South Plainfield, and Fairfield. Bill Daly, at their South Plainfield office, is anxious to demonstrate their new equipment. RALPH McGILLAN—specializes in pond and lake construction. Using simple and proven methods he can resolve most trouble­ some water-way problems. He is experienced in golf course work, having been in business in the central Jersey area for over twenty years. JOSEPH M. MERCADANTE, INC.—Joe and Bob Mercadante are experienced contractors specializing in golf car path construction and the construction of tees and traps. With the increased use of golf cars, paths are a necessity; call them for an estimate. PAVELEC BROS. GOLF COURSE CONSTRUCTION—the Pavelec brothers, Emil and Tony, have the knowledge and experience to perform all phases of golf course construction. With more golf courses considering changes, it is necessary to work with a firm like Pavelec that has the experience. PLANT FOOD CHEMICAL, INC.—is a fluid fertilizer formulating company. They can customize the formulation to meet all specifi­ cations. Minor elements and herbicides can be added to the ap­ plication, "to save trips across the field". Bill Smith can be reached at their main office in Cranbury. For information concerning these firms and the products they sell consult the Patron Directory on page 20 for names and tele­ phone numbers to contact. Fairway Golf Car and Turf Equipment is not listed in this issue, their telephone number is (201) 575-0995.■ Everyone is invited, and we especially encourage families, ladies and children, to share in the fellow­ ship at the 8th Annual GCSA Prayer Breakfast on Saturday, January 31, from 7:00 to 8:00 a.m. at the Phoenix Civic Plaza. Coffee and rolls will be served starting at 6:30 a.m. 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 separate during handling and spreading. (301) 335-3700 Egypt Farms top dressing is formulated especially for the transition zone to specifications recommended by the U.S.G.A., Texas A&M, Penn State, North Carolina, and the University of Maryland. Many years of research and testing by 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. Roughly Speaking The '87 officers and directors of GCSANJ met for an organizational meeting in late November. The meeting started with each returning Board member stating what he thought were some of the problems of the association. The points were basically all the same; people involvement was lacking. True enough, but in reality a very correct­ able situation. Len Forlenza was one of the last to speak. He surprised me by mentioning the positive things we as an association do. The Greener- side, our golf tournaments, field day to name just a few. It was refreshing! It seems that for too long many members, and I'll include myself with this group, were constantly looking for faults in our association. We were not doing this, we aren't doing that. Why, why, why? As with anything, if you continue to probe, some flaws will appear. It was wise of Ed Walsh to open the meeting in this fashion for after discussing various negative aspects for twenty mi­ nutes, we spent the next three and one-half hours formulating posi­ tive plans for '87 and beyond. Maybe Ed will work out afterall!! Seeing Bob Ribbans at the meeting made me wonder what was going through his mind. He must have been asking where this en­ thusiastic membership and Board participation was during his tenure in office. It seemed that most of us were not there to lend that much needed, and wanted, support during the past few years. But, to Bob's credit, he hung in there and fulfilled his responsibilities to our association admirably. So, it seems that GCSANJ is on an upswing. We have many indi­ viduals who are sincere about serving the association. Putting to­ gether committees, which will help to share the work load, will also improve the flow of our group. As in all aspects of life, there are peaks and valleys. I suspect the trick is to extend those peaks for as long and high as possible. We certainly have the talent in New Jersey to be one of the most prog­ ressive and dynamic chapters in the country. B.E.C. PAVELEC BROS. Golf Course Construction Co. Inc. 98 Evergreen Avenue Nutley, NJ 07110 Specializing in all phases of Golf Course Construction Field Drainage/Landscaping Excavation Tony Pavelec (201) 667-1643 Emil Pavelec (201) 939-6182 The Greenerside 17 D Loft Video Lofts Seeds has made available to our associ­ ation a 19 minute video discussing grass var­ ieties for use on the golf course. Contact Bruce Cadenelli for information on this video. Pavelec Brothers Anthony and Emil Pavelec are now in business as Pavelec Brothers Golf Course Construction, Inc. They are experienced in all phases of golf course construction. Call Tony at (201) 667-1643 or Emil at (201) 939-6182 for more information. Double Eagle Double Eagle Equipment Co. is now the Ryan dealer in the following New Jersey counties: Monmouth, Middlesex, Somerset, Warren & Hunterdon. Jesco, Inc. is Named John Deere Golf and Turf Equipment Distributor. John Deere has entered the golf and turf equipment market with the introduction of 12 new products designed specifically for use on golf courses, sports fields and other intensive- care groundskeeping operations. Jesco, Inc. has been named the Golf and Turf equipment distributor for New Jersey and Staten Island. The new John Deere products include a walk-behind greensmower, 3- and 5-gang hydraulic reels mowers, 20 and 24 h.p. diesel- turf mowers, boom mower, utility vehicle with sprayer, spreader and utility bed attach­ ments, pull-type and 3 point hitch aerifiers. More equipment will be introduced later in 1987. Jesco currently utilizes three locations, South Plainfield, Williamstown and Fairfield to service its New Jersey customers. Commercial Side Toro Awards Storr Tractor The Minneapolis-based Toro Company awarded the Bronze Award to the Storr Trac­ tor Company in Somerville. Storr Tractor serves portions of New jersey and New York. The company became a Toro distributor in 1968 and currently handles the commercial and irrigation line of Toro products. Toro's Partners in Excellence program is a performance evaluation of the company's 55 U.S. distributors and 10 Canadian dis­ tributors. Toro evaluates on the basis of fi­ nancial, sales, marketing and organizational planning criteria, and names Gold, Silver and Bronze Award winners. 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 18 January-February Short Supply Dr. Richard Hurley, research director for Loft Seeds, states that due to strong world wide demand most bentgrasses, bluegrasses, turf type ryes, and hard fescues are in short sup­ ply. Buy your seeds now for the '87 season. This situation will not change until new crops are available in September of this year. Call Loft Seeds at (201) 560-1590 for suggested substitutes for spring seedings and ask for Dr. Hurley, Marie Pompei and John DeMatteo. ANCHOR IT Anchors Turf Covers and Sod Faster Anchor It is the fast easy way to hold sod and turf covers in place. No more tedious staking ... no more anchoring problems. Firmly holds materials in place on even the steepest slopes. Anchor It works like a large staple gun. Simply position Anchor It in place, press down on the spring loaded handle and a sturdy, 6" long steel staple is set to hold sod, greens covers or landscape sheeting firmly in place. ROCKLAND INSECTICIDES GRANULAR LIQUID WETTABLE POWDERS HERBICIDES GRANULAR LIQUID SELECTIVE AND TOTAL FERTILIZERS COMBINATIONS OF NITROFORM FUNGICIDES GRANULAR FLOWABLE WETTABLE POWDERS I.B.D.U. S.C.U. And And WITH INSECTICIDES PRE-EMERGENCE CRABGRASS KILLERS A L L Ask your supplier or write: ROCKLAND CHEMICAL CO., INC. Passaic Ave.. West Caldwell. N.J. Names in the News Steve Bradley has been elevated to the posi­ tion of course superintendent at Hopewell Valley, replacing Nat Binns. John O'Keefe formally the superintendent at Westchester Hills G.C. has taken a similar position at Preakness Hills C.C. Matt Ceplo is the new superintendent at Westchester Hills G.C. Matt had been the assistant at Ridgewood C.C. Eric Kirchoff has joined the sales staff of the Geo. Schofield Co. Charlie Cross, superintendent at The Meadow Brook Club on Long Island, will be hosting the first annual Northville Invitational on June 18 to 21. This is a new tournament on the senior circuit. Superintendents to Participate in New Championship Golf course superintendents are pleased to be involved with PGA professionals, mana­ gers and presidents of the nation's country clubs in a national golf championship re­ cently created by John Deere Company. The event—the John Deere/PGA Profes­ sional-Superintendent Championship—will feature four-man teams competing in a scramble format at the 41 PGA Sections throughout the country. Qualifying is scheduled between June and September, with the 36-hole Championship in November. The date and site will be an­ nounced later. Teams will be made up of the PGA Professional, the club's course superin­ tendent, club president and club manager. GCSANJ Membership News The following individuals have been accepted for membership in the GCSANJ: CLASS A................ John O'Keefe, Preakness Hills Country Club CLASS B ................ Richard Begley, Stoney Brook Golf & Swim Club CLASS B-1.............. John Fitzgerald, North Jersey Country Club .............. Blair Quin, Montammy Country Club .............. Jeff Ondrejack, Bedens Brook Club .............. William Milarczyk, Preakness Hills Country Club Membership Classification Change Byron Phoebus B to Life 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. CORE AND CATEGORY TEST DATES AND LOCATIONS FOR 1987 DATE Feb. 9 Mar. 10 LOCATION Atlantic County Extension Service 1200 West Harding Highway Mays Landing, NJ DATE Feb. 3 Mar. 2 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 Feb.24 Mar. 18 Feb. 11,27 Mar. 16,25 Camden County Extension Service 152 Ohio Avenue Clementon, NJ Monmouth County Extension Serv. 20 Court Street Freehold, NJ Feb. 5 Mar. 4 Feb. 19 Mar. 12 TEST SIGN-UP NUMBER IS: (609) 530-4133 HELP WANTED! One - Tree Spade Operator One - Sales Representative Contact: Stan Lubowicki, Big Tree Nur­ sery, P.O. Box 6081, Edison, NJ 08818 (212 225-4727. FOR SALE! 1983 Howard-Price Diesel Five-Gang Fair­ way Mower. Good Running Condition. (384 Hours). Best Offer. Contact: Bruce Peeples, Spring Lake G.C. (201) 449-3455. BIG TREE NURSERY We transplant large trees Suppliers of large and small nursery stock. Large, medium, tree spades for dire, and small Vermeer [Mailing Address Only] P.O. BOX 6081 EDISON, NJ 08816 STAN LUBOWICKI • (201)225-4727 The Greenerside 19 Golf Course Superintendents Association of New Jersey EVENT GCSAA Golf Course Conference and Show North Jersey Turf Institute South Jersey Grounds Conference GCSANJ Winter Seminar Greenerside Ad Deadline Advanced Turf Course GCSAA Seminar: Golf Course Mgmt. New Jersey Flower Show Greenerside Editorial Copy Deadline Massachusetts Turf Conference Central Jersey Turf Institute Central Turf Institute Central Turf Institute Greenerside Publication Date GCSAA Seminar: Environmental and Water Issues in N.E. DATE January 26- February 2 February 5 February 12 February 18 February 20 LOCATION Phoenix, AZ Robin Hood Inn Clifton, NJ Flanders Hotel Ocean City, NJ Cook College P.O. Box 143 Skillman, NJ 08558 February 25-26 Cook College February 24-25 Albany, NY February 28- March 8 March 1 March 2-5 March 10 March 11 March 12 March 20 April 6-7 Morristown, NJ P.O. Box 143 Skillman, NJ Springfield, Mass. Sheraton Gardens Freehold, NJ Extension Center Flemington, NJ Angeloni's, Rt. 533 Hamilton Township, NJ P.O.Box143 Skillman, NJ Cape Cod, Mass. HOST John Schilling Executive Director (913)841-2240 Ed Milewski (201)829-8591 Larry Newbold (609)465-5115 Dr. Henry Indyk (201)932-9453 Jim Gilligan (609)466-1820 Norma Wanson (201)932-9271 Betsy Evans (913)841-2240 New Jersey Flower & Garden Show, Inc. (609) 799-1677 Jim Gilligan (609)466-1820 Dr. Joseph Troll (413)545-2353 Richard Obal (201)431-7261 Elaine Barbour (201)788-1338 Charles Holmes (609) 989-6830 Jim Gilligan (609) 466-1820 Betsy Evans (913)841-2240 20 January-February PATRON DIRECTORY ★JESCO, INC. 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 Graham Every (201) 845-7080 ★AQUA-FLO, INC. Irrigation System Designers and Suppliers Phil Demarco - Jerry Purcell (609) 561-1777 (800) 524-0895 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 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 (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 - Jeff Lacour (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 VIC GERARD GOLF CARS, INC. Golf & Utility Vehicles; Battery Whse. Dist. Vic Gerard (201) 938-4464 (201) 992-2335 ★ New Patrons for 1987 GOLF CARS, INC. Golf Cars, Turf and Utility Vehicles Albert Wunsch - Luke Martin - Bill Wister (215) 340-0880 GRASS ROOTS TURF PRODUCTS, INC. Golf Course Supplies Ken Kubik - Bert Jones (201 ) 361 -5943 (201 ) 686-8709 JEP SALES, INC. Turf Maintenance Equipment Jack Poksay - Peter McCormick - Darryl Bogart (609) 585-2300 JONATHAN GREEN INC. Grass Seed, Fertilizer, and Turf Chemicals Barry K. Green II - Ed Barbano - Rip Rippel (201) 938-7007 HARFORD INDUSTRIAL MINERALS Sands, Top Dressing Materials Jack Montecalvo (609) 965-3414 Turf Maintenance Equipment William "Bill" Daly (201) 753-8080 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 Joe Longo, Jr. - Virginia Wellington (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 ★ RALPH McGILLAN Excavating Contractor, Lakes & Ponds Ralph McGillan (609) 655-2281 ★JOSEPH M. MERCADANTE, INC. Cart Path, Tee, and Trap Construction Joe Mercadante - Bob Mercadante (201) 762-1195 (201) 763-0042 METRO MILORGANITE, INC. Turfgrass Supplies Tony Grass - John Wistrand (914) 347-4222 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) 637-4191 ★ PAVELEC BROS. GOLF COURSE CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. Golf Course Construction Tony Pavelec (201) 667-1643 Emil Pavelec (201) 939-6182 ★ PLANT FOOD CHEMICAL CO., INC. Manufacturer of Fluid Fertilizers Bill Smith (609) 448-0935 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 (201) 278-1954 SEACOAST LABORATORIES, INC. Manufacturer John C. Moynihan - Richard G. Baker (201) 821-4769 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- GeneTarulli- Paul Granger (201) 722-9830 WILLIAM STOTHOFF CO. INC. 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 KOONZ Quality Product Lines Distributors of RAIN BIRD® HUNTER® WEATHERMATIC® Sprinkler Equipment Sprinkler Supply, Inc. 39 Waverly Avenue • Springfield, N. J. 07081 (201) 379-9314 Branch Offices: Wall Township • Toms River • Wyckoff