^Ghrs-^ Trrrf Tnnn. The newsletter from the Northern Michigan Turf Managers Association Update April, 1992 Vol.21, No. 3 CCSAA AFFILIATE N.M. T.M.A./M.M. T.M.A. NMTMA/MSU Mini- Christmas Party This year's Christmas Party will be held at Grand Tra­ Conference, March 31st verse Resort again. The date is Saturday, December 5, Our next meeting will be held on March 31 st at the Gray­ 1992. We have made some changes since last year to im­ ling Holiday Inn south of Downtown Grayling on Business prove it. The biggest change is that we now have a room 75. This will be our annual MSU Mini-Conference. large enough for all of us to sit and also have dancing. Look Cost for this meeting, including lunch, is $11.00 per per­ for further information to follow later this year. son at the door. Please make checks payable to NMTMA. NMTMA/MMTMA would like to announce that bid spec­ Registration will begin at 8:30, and the seminar will last ifications have been drafted for the annual Christmas Party. from 9:00 until 3:30. Any resort wishing to bid on the 1993 party should have Our proposed agenda may include: their superintendent contact Jon Maddern. Once contact is SPEAKER TITLE/TOPIC made, a copy of bid specifications will be sent to them and bids are due October 1, 1992. The bid specifications were Dr. Paul Rieke: MSU Crop & Soil Sciences drafted so everyone is bidding equal to equal and the mem­ Suggested Material - "Using Time Do­ bers are getting the important minimums each year. We main Reflectometry (TDR) for Deter­ want to allow all members the opportunity to host this event mining Irrigation Requirements." if they are interested and can meet our specifications. Any­ "Water Management" one that is interested or has any questions regarding this Dr. Joe Vargas, Jr.: MSU Botany & Plant Pathology event should contact: Jon D. Maddern Suggested Material - "1991 Turf Dis­ 237 Crestwood Drive ease Research Report & Fungicide Re­ Gaylord, Ml 49735 sistance." "Did IPM Fail?" Phone: (517) 785-4683 Dr. Trey Rogers: MSU Crop & Soil Sciences Suggested Material - "Soil Modification A few words about Charter & Putting Green Management." Member Ron Haswell... Dr. R. Wilkinson: MSU Ag. Department Suggested Material - "Sprayer Calibra­ Mr. Ron Haswell, a charter member of the NMTMA, died tion With His Portable Boom Spray Pat­ on February 23,1992. tern Unit." Emphasis on cost of wasting Mr. Haswell began working on the construction of Crys­ chemicals through poor calibration. tal Downs Country Club as a teenager, along with Architect Alister Mackenzie and Architect/Construction Superinten­ Dr. Jim Crum: MSU Ag. Department dent Perry Maxwell. After the construction, he worked for Suggested Material - "Soils & soil test­ Greenkeeper Roy Oliver until the early 1940's. From the ing - How to understand & read a soil late 1940's through the early 1970's, he served as Golf test - How often to test - Understanding Course Superintendent at Crystal Downs. From his retire­ C.E.C. - What effect do micronutrients ment until his death, he advised the club. Mr. Haswell have on grass and its development?" worked his entire life on one golf course. Ed Herndon State of Michigan MIOSHA Inspector Ron had a very keen mind; was well read; knowledgea­ Suggested Material - "What can MIO­ ble; and philosophically broad. Ron loved nature and golf. SHA do for our industry? Services & He loved Crystal Downs. materials available for use." Typical Ron was a great friend and an invaluable help during my case scenario for our industry. tenure at Crystal Downs. I learned a great deal from him. Watch for your next issue of Turf Times for more details I miss him... about an April Seminar! by Tom Mead “Represent your organization with class. Nice sport clothes are required for all golf outings no blue jeans, t-shirts and the like. Sweaters or jackets with ties are recommended for all dinners and meetings. Good golf etiquette, fairness and sportsmanship are expected at all golfing events.” The TORO PROFESSIONAL GROUNDSKEEP of Competition If you’re in the busi­ ness of “keeping grounds” take a close look at our YOUR COMPLETE LINE OF IRRIGATION new Kubota L Series PRODUCTS AND SERVICES tractors designed speci­ fically for the landscaping and turf professional. Avail­ able in both two-wheel and four-wheel drive, our new line of rugged and • Consulting - System Evaluation dependable tractors comes with 20.5 to 33 PTO horsepower. Available with a standard transmission or a Glide Shift Transmission, • System Design - Computer Aided these tractors are loaded with special features. 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Gary Peters, (616) 453-0705 ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT'S POSITION: Elk Ridge - Min. two MECHANIC'S POSITION: Highlands G.C. - experience preferred. year Turf Degree & 3 years exp. Must have Pesticide App. License, Salary & benefits negotiable, immediate start. Call Gary Peters, (616) 453-0705 equipment repair experience, strong organizational skills. $17- 20,000. Will assist in supervision of irrigation system operation and repairs. Position available 4-6-92. Contact Jon Maddern, (517) FOR SALE: 3 Cushman Trucksters: 1988 with 800 hours; 2 1987's, 785-4683 1000 and 2000 hours. $3500 each. Call Doug or Mike at High Pointe G.C.-(616) 267-5769 FOR SALE: Woods Brush Hog and Peerless 1300 Reel Grinder. Call Michael Morris, Crystal Downs C.C. - (616) 352-4241 Northern Michigan Turf Managers Association C/O Tom Reed 3733 Apollo Drive Traverse City, Ml 49684 BEARD RECYCLED COUFCTiQhi © PAPER