NORTHERN MICHIGAN TURF MANAGERS ASSOCIATION
C. E. “TUCK” TATE, PRESIDENT                FRANK HEMINGER, Seci
ED KARCHESKI,  VICE PRESIDENT
                                              CHiO                  1147 SANTO
                                                       TRAVERSE CITY, Ml. 49684
                                                               PHONE: 616-947-9274
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 into an obscure hole with entirely Inadequate weapons.
 Your next opportunity to prove or disprove this theory will be on Tuesday,
 August 20th, 1974 at The Garland Golf Course, Lewiston, when this
 Association will hold their next meeting.
 Garland Golf Course is owned by Garland Manufacturing Co. and was
 built about 26 years ago by Mr. Herman Otto, President and owner of
 Garland with Mr. Ossie Pynnonen, as superintendent. This was a private
 golf course at that time and had only nine holes. Assisting in the building
 of the original nine and still there is "Bud* Cahoon, one of our memebrs.
 In 1972, the back nine holes were started under the direction of the
 present Superintendent, Nile "Snuffy" Bunting and opened June 1st, 1973.
 The back nine plays from 3200 yards to 3800 yards depending which tees are
 used. There is an automatic watering system on the baokslde and manual
 system on the front side. Water for the course comes from ponds that are
 lake fed and it is suggested that since much water enters into play, you
 may need an extra golf ball or two. You are invited to play this fine
 manicured golf course by "Snuffy" Bunting and the Professional Alex Bedman.
 For directions in getting there, it is suggested that those coming from
 the north, south or west take 1-75 to Gaylord. Then east on M-32 to Lewiston
 where you will intersect M-491, then south on 491 A 489 about four miles
 to the golf course. Anyone coming on M-33 from the east, north from Luzerne
 toward Lewiston and the golf course is on the right.
 Lunch is available at the olub house and as usual dinner will be served
 promptly at 6:45 P. M. Anyone coming specifically for the meeting, please
 arrange your arrival to coincide. Our business meeting will start as
 soon as dinner is finished.
 For our speaker, we are very happy to report that Dr. James B. Beard,
 Michigan State University, will be with us. As you know, Dr. Bealls also
 the author of a wonderful reference book "Turfgrass- Science and Culture"
 which should be in your library. If you do not have a copy, applications
 for one are available.
 As usual, we must notify Garland of the number that will be there for
 dinner however you must complete the enclosed, self addressed, stamped
 post card and give us this information. We hate to report that many are
 very lax in sending back these cards and this proves embarrasing to our
 host Superintendent so PLEASE NOW, get your oard in the mall stating what
 your intentions are concerning dinner.
 We will again at this meeting have caps with our N.M.T.M.A. emblem on
 front for sale at cost. September 10th is Field Day at Traverse City Golf
 A Country Club experimental plots and we should all wear emblems that day
 identifying us and our organization. There will also be a booth which we
 hope to share with G.C.S.A.A. however at the moment we are not sure of their
 participation. For the booth and in helping with parking plus setting up,
 remember we would appreciate some of our members getting there early to
 give assistance where needed.


Ip our last letter you received applications for membership plaques.
The approximate cost of these plaques will be eighteen dollars and
If we can get them cheaper, refunds will be made. We have received
checks along with completed applications and If you are Interested,
please get your application to     Frank Hemlrger or bring it along
to this next meeting. Remember the cost of these plaques are tax
deductible.
We had our first golf tournament at Cadillac Country Club and many
went home with loot. Congratulations to Chatman of our Golf Committee
"Chuck" Johnson, for a fine run tournament. "Chuck" will be looking
forward to your contributing another dollar at The Garland Open.
Again, September 10th, Field Day at Traverse City. September 17th will
be our next meeting date at Michawye Hills with the 18 holes now open
for play. Fred Miller Is the host Superintendent and everyone Is invited
to play golf.
Please get your postoard back In the mall Indicating your Intentions
of being with us at Garland Golf Club.
One thing at a time, all things In succession, that which grows slowly
endures. (Author unknown)