SI/ ' January 1979 MICHIGAN b'SAff. UNIVERSITY libraries A PATCH Official Publication of the Michigan & Border Cities Golf Course Superintendents Association MICHIGAN & BORDER CITIES GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT CLEM WOLFROM DETROIT GOLF CLUB 530 Kendry Bloomfield H ills, Michigan 48018 Off. 345-4589, R e s. 334-0140 VICE PRESIDENT JAMES TIMMERMAN, CGCS ORCHARD LAKE COUNTRY CLUB 2474 Lafay Orchard Lake, Michigan 48038 Off. 682-2150, R e s. 682-7234 SECRETARY-TREASURER BRUCE WOLFROM, CGCS BARTON HILLS COUNTRY CLUB 639 Barber Street Ann Arbor, Michigan 48105 Off. 662-8359, R e s. 663-9213 BOARD OF DIRECTORS JAY DELCAMP GOWANIE GOLF CLUB 19957 Great Oaks Circle South Mt. Clemens, Michigan 48043 Off. 468-1432, R e s . 791-8481 WATERS EDGE COUNTRY CLUB ED HE INMAN 10531 B ellevu e Grosse lie, Michigan 48138 Off. 675-0927, R e s . 676-3095 ROGER O’CONNELL, CGCS RED RUN GOLF CLUB P.O. Box 38 Royal Oak, Michigan 48068 Off. 541-3184, R e s. 399-6916 WALTER TROMBLEY, CGCS ARROWHEAD GOLF CLUB 3130 Orion Road Lake Orion, Michigan 48035 Off. 373-5240, R e s . 693-2924 MICHAEL EDGERTON MEADOWBROOK COUNTRY CLUB 3066 Sesame H owell, Michigan 48843 Off. 349-3608, R e s. 517-546-5927 FRITZ MC MULLEN, CGCS FOREST LAKE COUNTRY CLUB 3912 F ield v iew Orchard Lake, Michigan 48033 Off. 335-1410, R e s . 363-8030 PRESIDENT EMERITUS GEORGE W. PRIESKORN BURROUGHS FARM GOLF CLUB 5341 Brighton Road Brighton, Michigan 48116 Off. 227-1381, R e s . 229-9437 "A PATCH OF GREEN" P ubl ¡shed monthly by the MICHIGAN AND BORDER CITIES GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION Circulation: l f250 Ted Woehrle, CGCS, Oakland H ills C.C. James Timmerman, Orchard Lakes C.C. 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Direct damage or kill of the permanent grass may occur at any point of the freeze - frozen - thaw cycle so characteristic of this season. Indirect injury may result from attacks by disease p ro d uc i ng organisms (mostly snowmold and other low tem­ perature fungi) and by traffic on frozén and partially frozen turfgrass areas. Causes Relating to T emperature V ariations Dead ring around healthy green area was caused by melted edge of ice cover. Turf was saturated for a period of time and when temperatures fell there was crown damage. Turfgrass may be destroyed - at the time it freezes, during the time ifs frozen, during the time ifs thawing, or after ifs thawed and growth has begun. Some killing probably occurs during each of these periods. This cycle of freezing, frozen, thawing may be re­ peated several times during each winter and early spring. When associated with intermittent growth in late winter- early spring, damage may be severe. Death as the plant freezes happens most often in the late fall-early winter, but may occur after a period of growth in in rapid growth) These areas appeared in a swale or valley. They were under water, and the crowns were damaged when cold temperatures occured. (particularly the spring when a sudden drop in tempera­ ture occurs. This is most damaging when the grass plants are in a non- hardened condition. Ice crystals form within the cells and this disruption of the protoplasm may cause death. Too, repeated cycles the spring will exhaust food reserves upon which the plants must draw to initiate growth. For this reason, Poa annua is especially vulnerable. Death during the time the plant is frozen is unlikely to occur unless it is subjected to traffic. This will seldom occur if a good snow cover exists, which is the case most often during the winter months. However, play during the time period under discussion may cause mechanical damage either by attrition or from pressure which forces through the cells, them and causing death. Play during time the grass is covered with frost has the same effect. Death at the time of thawing de­ pends on the amount and the state of the “ bound” water within the cell the thereby puncturing ice crystals if the cell ‘ (intra-cellular water). Unless adequate bound water is present in the proto > plasm, death may result if thawing is inter-cellular water re­ > rapid or enters too rapidly. In the > latter case, the cell wall is permeable > but the protoplasm is unable to absorb the water. Prolonged cold may be it con- to death because to b r i t t l e n e s s of the if contact (from is made, the plant is highly i ; conducive tributes protoplasm and, traffic) susceptible to damage. J Causes Relating to Traffic to Grass will is vulnerable initiate growth during ) the warmer periods of late winter-early spring. If the season is characterized | by widely fluctuating temperatures, the the freeze- i > grass frozen-thaw growth cycle with its attendent problems. Too, the environ­ ment produced is highly conducive to disease development. Thus, this may ' be the most critical phase of the turf '! management program facing the golf • course superintendent. And, he often > turf management programs in direct f conflict with the golfing membership, especially those desirous of playing a few early rounds. therefore, himself) finds his (and, injury by Mechanical traffic on partially frozen or wet soil may be > immediately evident (visible) or de- \ layed injuries (soil displacement) are the footprints (invisible). Visible Keep golfers off your greens when the frost is coming out of the ground - This may happen if you don’t. and ruts caused by foot and vehicular traffic - sliding and slipping, walking or rolling - on partially frozen or saturated soil. Invisible injury stems from soil compaction. Although this type of mechanical damage is not confined to the winter months, soil compaction may be far more damaging during this period than g e n e r a l l y recognized. Traffic on partially frozen or wet soil, without the protection of living grass, will exert greater pressure (hence, more compacting the normal growing season. This results, subsequently, in poor growth and may explain “ problem areas” which show up in spring and summer for no apparent reason. Cupping areas are particularly vulnerable in this respect. than during force) Traffic on frosted turf causes the frost crystals to puncture leaf cells and kill the grass. Removal of frost, or preventing play when the grass is frosted, is essential. Control of traffic during vulnerable periods does not always contribute to harmony between early golfing members and the less enthusiastic golfing and non-golfing members. The responsi­ bility for control rests with the club officials - president, green chairman, superintendent and golf professional. Causes Relating to Ice Sheets and Ponded Water carry increases, growth activity Turfgrasses, although essentially the winter months, dormant during nevertheless, on metabolic (growth) activity, particularly respira­ tion. During late winter-early spring, as the grass may suffocate (a) if difussion of atmospheric and soil gases is reduced or stopped; (b) if excess car bon dioxide accumulates, or (c) if oxygen supplies are reduced to a minimum. Such conditions exist under ice sheets in poorly drained areas where the soil remains saturated for extended periods and, under flooded conditions when ponded or standing water persists. The higher the temperature, the shorter frozen, desiccation on high windswept sites may occur at any time. Th( increased air movement causes exdes sive transpiration and under limited oi reduced soil moisture conditions, the plants may die unless protected. In late winter-early spring, before the irrigation system has been acti vated, damage from desiccation may be severe. Water hauled in spray tanks 01 by other means and applied to critical sites will preclude or minimize loss. Protective Measures Techniques and procedures that protect, avoid and correct the damage^ that occurs in late winter-early spring! are well known to and understood by the golf course superintendent. For the most part, protective measures! relate to p r od u c t i o n of a healthy vigorous grass and to the control, to the extent possible, of the soil - plant environment. When these factors are adversely by anomalous conditions of weather, poor construc­ inadequate equipment and tion or supplies, the responsibility for loss of turfgrass must be shared. impacted f-iz tc li Oj c e le h r a te S St With this j v e e n y e a r issue of “ A Patch of! Green” we complete our 8th year ofi publication. The official publication of the Michi gan & Border Cities G.C.S.A. was started February, 1971. Ninety-six issues have been printed. The circulation has grown from; 400 to 1200 and almost every Club in Michigan is now receiving a copy. We will be asking for your help in correcting name and address changes from time to time so that accuracy can be maintained. We also ask that youi support our advertisers. They are supporting us - so buy from them! Thanks. Remember to break up the ice. is the period of time that the grass can survive these adverse conditions. Under limited (and rare) conditions, ice sheets and ponded water may act as a lens. When this happens, the sun’s rays are magnified to the point where the excessive heat produced may cause a burning or scalding of the turfgrass. Causes Related Intake to Reduced Water D e s i c c a t i o n a “ wilting” phenomenon. Like wilt, which occurs during the normal growing season, desiccation occurs when évapotrans­ piration exceeds water intake. This inability of the roots to absorb water, or for the plant to transport it to or through its system, may result from a shallow, poorly branched root system; diseased vascular system, or, from a reduced or restricted soil water supply. Limited soil moisture may be the result of a “ dry” soil (not enough water) or of a frozen or partially frozen soil (water unavailable to the root because of its physical state). Thus, the roots simply cannot take in enough water to offset that being lost by the plant and it “ desiccates” or dries up - it wilts. Although more serious during periods when the soil is “ on the dry side” or partially Types of winter injury A. Desiccation: (1) Atmosphere (2) Soil B. Direct low temperature kill C. Low tem perature diseases (1) Fusarium patch (3) Typhula blight (4) Winter crown rot D. Traffic: (1) On frozen turfgrass leaves (2) On wet, slush covered turf Practices th at m inim ize injury Turfgrass cultural Soil management Specific protectants M oderate nitrogen n u tri­ tional levels. E lim ina tion of any thatch problem . D o not core in late fall and leave the holes open. Conwed W inter Protection Blanket Polyethylene (4-6 mil) Saran Shade Cloth (94% ) Topdressing (0 .4 y d ^ / 1,00 0 sq. ft.) W indbreaks such as snow fence, brush, or ornam ental tree and shrub plantings. N atural organic mulches. (Same as above) Conwed W inter Protection Cover Soil R etention M at Enhancing a snow cover w ith a snow fence or brush. N atural organic mulches such as straw. Soil w arm ing by electricity. Cadm ium s Benom yl Daconil Mercuries Turfgrass species most com m only affected A nnual bluegrass A nnual bluegrass Bermudagrass A nnual bluegrass Red fescue A nnual bluegrass Bentgrass A nnual bluegrass Bentgrass M ercuric chloride (2 applications) A nnual bluegrass Bentgrass W ithhold or divert traffic from turfgrass areas during periods when the leaf and stem tissues are frozen. W ithhold traffic on turfgrass areas during w et, slushy con­ ditions, especially if a drastic freeze is anticipated. A nnual bluegrass (Sam e as above) Rapid surface drainage by proper contours, open catch basins, and ditches. A dequate subsurface drain­ age by drain tile, soil m odi­ fication w ith coarse textured materials, slit trenches, and dry wells. C ultivation, especially coring and slicing, when com paction is a problem A voiding neutral to alkaline soil pH 's Provide good surface and subsurface drainage. C ultivate when com paction is a problem . Cadmiums Chloroneb Mercuries M oderate nitrogen nutri­ tional levels. Irrigation or hauling of w ater to critical turfgrass areas. M oderate nitrogen nutri- tional levels. High potassium n utritional levels. Higher cutting heights. E lim in a tio n of any thatch problem . Avoidance o f excessive irrigation. M oderate nitrogen n u tri­ tional levels. High potassium and iron nu trition a l levels. M oderate to low cutting heights. E lim in a tio n of any thatch problem . M oderate nitrogen n u tri­ tional levels. M oderate to low cutting heights. E lim in a tio n o f any thatch problem . E lim in a tio n of any thatch problem . A p p ly a light application of w ater in early m orning; this is most effective when the soil is not frozen and the air tem peratures are above freezing. Turf Pathology By DR. JOSEPH P. KRAUSZ Assistant Professor, Plant Pathology, Clemson University Pee Dee Experiment Station, Florence, S.C. Although most turf diseases take a rest during the winter, the wise turf- grass manager should not do the same. The winter is a good time to evaluate your over-all disease control program. Too often a good disease control program is not initiated, and when a turf disease suddenly springs up, the manager panics and immediately sprays the diseased area with any fungicide he might have available. The keys to successful turfgrass disease control are prevention and accurate and rapid diagnosis. It is much easier and more economical to prevent a turfgrass disease than to try to cure it after it becomes established. Chemical control can be costly and time consuming with numerous fungi­ cide applications being necessary to control a disease. To minimize the possibility of a disease becoming established, all recommended cultural practices. Proper mowing, careful fertilization, irrigation, and judicious and frequent help prevent diseases by maintaining a vigorously turf. A properly maintained growing turf is less severely damaged by diseases and is able to recover more quickly. timely aerification faithfully follow results Proper fertilization, especially the amount of nitrogen applied, is important disease prevention. Too much to nitrogen in soft, succulent growth that makes turf more suscepti­ ble to some diseases such as brown patch. On the other hand, insufficient nitrogen makes turf more susceptible to other diseases like dollar spot. Proper nitrogen fertilization is very important in a good disease prevention program. Judicious and timely irrigation is also very important in disease preven­ tion. Diseases such as brown patch and cottony blight are favored by wet soils, while dollar spot is often more severe in turfgrass with insufficient moisture. Apply irrigation wisely and only as recommended. Watering early in the morning is best, since foliage will dry rapidly in the sun and be less able to support foliar disease infec­ tions. following Carefully recommended cultural practices can do much in preventing turfgrass diseases and in limiting their damage. However, diseases still can become established. This is where accurate and early diagnosis of the problem is essential. The superficial approach of merely treating the symptoms without being certain what has caused them can be disasterous. Although symptoms may often appear somewhat similar, the problems may be caused by different pathogens, and a chemical used to control one may be ineffective against the other. Cottony blight and brown patch are both very destructive di- f seases whose symptoms are easily | confused. To mistakenly diagnose these diseases could be costly, since i the fungicides recommended to control j brown patch are essentially ineffec­ tive against cottony blight and vice ^ versa. Rapid and accurate diagnosis of ^ the problem is essential. As soon as the problem is accurately diagnosed, a . recommended chemical control can be chosen. To be effective, a chemical control involves using the right chemi­ cal time and Coverage. in the right amount at the right J the right I in o b t a i n i n g Continued on next page What’s in store for 1979 What is in store for our profession in the coming year? > Prices will continue to climb, but > hopefully with some help from industry and President Carter’s Administration, , the rate of inflation will begin to level v ____________________________ off. the major Turf Pathology cont. } Diagnosing 1 diseases turfgrass is an art which the wise turfgrass manager should strive to 4 develop. Obtaining some of the books , and publications available on turf­ grass diseases would be advisable. ) Try to develop a thorough background in the major diseases that are known to occur during each season of the year on the t u r f g r a s s species in question. the early stages of learning the art, confine your diag­ noses with state agricultural Exten­ sion specialists in your area. With this approach, the turfgrass manager will be able to start controlling di­ seases before they get out of hand, and those strange patches of dead turfgrass will no longer be a mystery > which too often ends up with expres­ sions of sympathy from the pathologist > and advice on r e n o v a t i o n by the > agronomist. In Supplies seem to be plentiful, but once again we should become con­ cerned about energy. Do everything you can to conserve our precious natural resources. Water and energy conservation should be at the top of our list of priorities. New e q u i p me n t c o n t i n u e s to dominate the scene. A trap rake with a rock picker, computerized irrigation, more hydraulic mowers, a golf cart using an underground mono rail and new pesticides make our future look bright. Golf tournaments will abound in 1979 In June, you can travel to Toledo and see the U»S. Open; in August, the PGA Championship will be at Oakland Hills C o unt r y Club (1st week in August), Birmingham, Michigan. tournaments will be “ The Ladies STROHS” at Dearborn Country Club and the newly revitalized “ Buick Open” at Warwick Hills C.C. Other I set out to find a friend, but couldn’t find one. I set out to be a friend, and friends were everywhere! > ) > > (Scotts) P r o T u r f Helping the superintendent through turf research... ■ Controlled Release Fertilizers ■ Fertilizer/Pesticide Combinations ■ Fungicides—Herbicides—Insecticides ■ Soil Testing—Weed & Disease Identification s c o t t s • l e l y • g a n d y s p r e a d e r s Finest quality turfgrass seed-Fairways • Greens • Tees • Roughs Scotts Windsor and Victa blends Steve Dearborn T ech n ical R epresentative 6152 Cold Spring Trails Grand Blanc, Mich. 48439 Telephone: 3 1 3 /6 9 5 -2 7 3 8 Dr. C. Reed Funk to receive GCSAA Distinguished Service Award Lawrence, Kan. - Dr. C. Reed Funk, research professor of t u r f g r a s s agronomy at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, N.J., has been selected to receive the 1979 Distinguished Service Award from the Golf Course Superin­ tendents Association of America (GCSAA) for his outstanding contribu­ tion to golf. He will be honored at the opening session of the 50th I n t e r n a t i o n a l Turfgrass Conference and Show Feb. 5 in Atlanta, Ga. The c o n f e r e n c e, sponsored by GCSAA, is the largest international educational event and trade show for turf specialists and will attract more than 6,000 conferees. Funk is best known for his leader­ ship of one of the world’s most exten­ sive turfgrass breeding programs. He developed the first successful method of producing Kentucky bluegrass cultivars by h y b r i d i z a t i o n . The Adelphi, Bonnieblue and Majestic bluegrasses also were developed by the newly d i s c o v e r e d him using technique. Prior to Funk’s break­ through, the only method of obtaining improved varieties was to search for better naturally-occurring plants. His work has opened the way for genetic manipulation of a whole new group of plants. From this research Funk went on to develop the first internationally used turf-type cultivar of perennial ryegrass (Manhattan). Other germplasm sources developed by Funk have contributed to the d e v e l o p m e n t of the cultivars Citation, Yorktown and Yorktown II, Diplomat, Derby, Regal, Omega and Sabre. Funk, who has accumulated one of the most valuable collections of Poa and Festuca germplasm presently available in North America, developed techniques for screening this collec­ tion for turf performance, response to management practices and disease resistance. The cultivars Touchdown, Brunswick and Glade originated from this Poa collection. He is a member of the American Society of Agronomy, the Crop Science Society of America, the American Genetic Association, the American Sod Producers Association, the New Jersey Turfgrass Association and the Pennsylvania Turfgrass Association. He also has served on the subcommit­ tee for Glossary of Crop Science Terms; the Foundation Seed Committee, the Patent and Copyright Policy Task Force and the Turfgrass Committee for the New Jersey Agricultural Ex­ periment Station. He was the chairman for the regional committee for Breeding and Evaluation of Kentucky Bluegrass for Turf. His work is widely published. No synthetically produced fertilizer can compare with MiLORGANiTE Golf Courses Use More M IL O R G A N I T E- e J it Than Any Other Fertilizer TERMINAL SALES CORR 12871 EATON AVE. DETROIT, MICH. 48227 (313) 491 -0606 TO R O . G R E E N S M A S T E R 3 worth more Still the leader... ... outsells competion two to one. Features like: Thatching Reels Powered spikers Variable Quick Height of Cut Unit Interchangeability Backed by The Toro Prom ise - and W ilk ie Turf Equipm ent Company _____ See the GREENSMASTER 3 and us at the GCSAA Show in Atlanta. WILKIE TURF Equipment Company P.O. 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(UsS) Agri-Chemicals Division of United States Steel V P.O Bo x 1 6 8 5 Atlanta, G e o r gi a 3 03 01 How managers deal with tension on the job All organizations experience times when, because of external or internal pressures, members of the organization become tense. As tension increases, the liklihood of conflicts among em­ ployees and between employees and managers increases. As a manager, you should be aware when stressful circumstances are developing and what actions you should take to defuse a potentially explosive situation. First, remember that people under pressure may not be objective. They become overly sensitive to real or imagined slights and find it difficult to retain perspective. For this reason, it is virtually impossible to resolve a tension-producing problem conditions, particularly if you are feeling tense yourself. under There are techniques, used singly or together, which will help two cool down quiet, problem. tempers and promote a to a i n t e l l i g e n t approach First, change the place of your discussion. If the problem involves a location or object that caused the stressful situation, like a broken piece of machinery or a patch of damaged turf, having the evidence there will only serve to perpetuate the crisis. If you have a private office or another place where you will not be interrupted, use it. Trying to resolve a problem with a crowd of onlookers is asking for trouble. It may also be that the problem is of a confidential nature, making an employee reluctant to dis­ cuss it fully where he may be over­ heard. A cooling off period is another good move toward peaceful resolution of a Continued on page 15 13 Ice damage to trees in southeast Michigan ENGINEERED RAIN Turf i IDS ' tSigiii* THE FUTURE IS NOW at Johns-Manville. KCS COMPUTERIZED CONTROLLER FOR GOLF COURSE IRRIGATION. KCS is a keyboard co n tro lled , a ll so lid state mini-computer with memory — m ultiple program -- d ig ita l display -- central processor -- and many more featu res. Control the e n tire irr ig a tio n system from your desk. The KCS central pro­ cessor is the only true two-wire system. KCS programs are easy to set up and easy to change. Call Jim Vince or Mike Byrnes at SISCO for a personal demonstration. Buckner® Johns-Manville ENGINEERED RAIN S p rinkler Irrig a tio n Supply Co. A division of A.J. Miller Inc. 1316 No Campbell Rd. Royal Oak, Mi. 48067 Phone (313) 398-2233 Chicago Sales Office/Warehouse 1738 Armitage Court, Addison, III. 60101 (313) 629-7730 Dealing with tension cont. stressful situation. If an employee or manager has reacted emotionally to a situation, it may only take a few hours for him to see his error and be ready to act reasonably again. the time comes for a dis­ Before cussion, analyze what caused the stress. By pinpointing the cause for the stress, the emotional reaction that “everything’s going wrong” will be cut down to size; you’ll be able to say, “ Situation or person X is causing the problem - let’s deal with X.” Seek a resolution of the problem that allows everyone involved to retain his dignity. Nothing is accomplished by humiliating an employee, and may only cause further deterioration of an already unsatisfactory situation. If an apology on your part is appropriate, by all means offer one. It is one of the best ways to demonstrate your concern and desire to be fair. At no time is the ability listen more important. In a well-managed organization, situations with employees stressful arise only occasionally. How they are handled when they do arise can make the difference between an unhappy, divisive bunch of workers and a satis­ fied group of employees who respect both you and themselves. Credit - ForeFront to GCSAA CONFERENCE & SHOW How to enjoy an exhibit In order to take full advantage of the Show we offer you a guide on how to enjoy an exhibit: 1. Plan to visit - schedule a special time in your busy week. 2. Browse - you’ll surely miss some­ thing of value to you if you merely peek in. 3. Look - see them all; there’s always something new under the sun. 4. Listen - the exhibitor is ready to talk with you about his display. 5. Get the facts - don’t depend on Continued on next page rumors. LAKESHORE E Q U I P M E N T & S U P P L Y C O . D I S T R I B U T O R & F O R M U L A T O R GRASS SEED - FERTILIZERS INSECTICIDES. FUNGICIDES-HERBICIDES REPLACEMENT MOWER PARTS REPLACEMENT TIRES LESCO Products P ric e Quotation On R equest C A L L O U R N E W O F F I C E 300 So. Abbe Rd., Elyria, Ohio 44035 (216) 323-7544 M I C H I G A N C U S T O M E R S Call Toll Free: (800) 321-7423 'For Land's Sake-'Use Peat” oxford rm co. 1430 E. Drahner Rd. Oxford, Michigan 48051 PROCESSED PEAT Bulk or Bag Custom Blending FREDLATTA 313/628-5991 TURF SUPPLIES INC. 6900 Pardee Rd.,Tay lor, Michigan (313) 291-1200 DON’T EVEN THINK OF B U Y IN G ......................... GRASS SEED FERTILIZERS FUNGICIDES w it h o u t c a l l in g 291-1200 TURF SUPPLIES INC. 6900 Pardee Rd.,Taylor, Michigan (313) 291-1200 Exhibit Hall Schedule: Tuesday, February 6, 1979 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 7, 1979 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 6. Follow up when you get home - Exhibitors are glad to help through­ out just during meetings. the year; not Thursday, February 8, 1979 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. With over 220 exhibits to visit at the Show this year we hope some of! the above pointers will be useful. Century names new executives Two new appointments to the Century Rain-Aid executive and administrative! staff were announced by Ernie HodasJ president. Ben Taliaferro, a 17-year veteran ini the industry, was named Executive* Vice President, with a broad range of* operational responsibilities. After attending Lawrence Institute of Tech­ nology and Wayne State University, with extension courses at Stanford University, he started with Century Rain-Aid nine years ago as a Division General Manager. He has lectured ex-) tensively on irrigation at U of M and) Michigan State. He is a past educa­ tional committee chairman of the > Irrigation Association. Paul R. Sowerby assumes the post of* Inventory Manager for Century Rain-Aid. Headquartered at the company’s Main* Office and Central Warehouse in Madi­ son Heights, he will administer CRA’s stock of irrigation equipment and) supplies. A graduate of Western Michi­ gan University, his previous posts' include Production Control Analyst for Ford Motor Company, and sales and* management positions including the> presidency of Safety Sales, Inc. __________________________________________________ If You Don’t Know The Answers, At Least Know Where To Find Them. G C S A A S EM IN A R S If you have changed your address, please let us know so we can keep I our addressing plates up to date. Present Address: N A M E | _____________________________ I A D D R E S S C I T Y S T A T E Z I P F i ll In New Address: _______________________________I N A M E | I S T A T E A D D R E S S I _____________________________________ I C I T Y | Mail this form to: A PATCH OF GREEN 31823 Utica Road Fraser, Michigan 48026 Z I P ..._ . ... .... . _ ........ ........ J Yarborough joins TUCO KALAMAZOO, Michigan - Robert H. Yarborough has been named an agri­ cultural chemical sales representative for TUCO, Division of The Upjohn Company, by Ma r ke t i ng Manager Owen B. Lewis. Yarborough is respon­ sible for TUCO agricultural chemical sales in Michigan, Indiana and Ohio, and will report to Paul L. Chechele, Manager for TUCO’s Eastern District. received Yarborough his B.S. Degree in Agronomy and Turf Manage­ ment from Delaware Valley College of Agriculture at Doylestown, Pennsyl­ vania, and his A.A.S. Degree from State U n i v e r s i t y of New York at Cobbleskill. Before joining TUCO, he was Manager and Superintendent of Golf at Tanglewood Lake, Inc. in Green- town, Pennsylvania. Yarborough, a native of Pennsyl­ vania, his wife Susan, and their son. will relocate to Columbus, Ohio, in the near future. Tire Wholesalers Company, Inc. 19240 West Eight Mile Southfield. Mich. 48075 Phone: (313) 354-5644 « TRAILER tr tu^ cc.ar MOTORCYCLE INDUSTRIAL TIRES ■ «... 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