GOLF COURSE | SUPT. f ASSOCIATION I M IC H IG A N Mark Your Calendar March 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th mm m ¥ È W g m g I > | I A N N IV E R SA R Y EQUIPMENT SH OW <6 STEAK FRY Come See and Buy What’s New for 1995 * 4 GREAT DAYS * WEINGARTZ Michigan’s Largest Lawn, Snow & Outdoor Power Equipment Dealer FARMINGTON HILLS (810) 471 -3050 UTICA (810) 731 -7240 Equipment Specials Closeouts Parts Specials Food Door Prizes Fun Special Financing Factory Reps New 1995 Models * Monday, March 13 & Tuesday. March 14 Utica Location 46061 Van Dyke 1/2 Mile North M-59 (810) 731-7240 Show Hours: 2:00 - 8:00 PM (Each Night) Steak Fry: 5:00 - 7:00 PM (Each Night) * Wednesday, March 15 & Thursday, March 14 Farmington Hills, Location 39050 Grand River East of Haggerty (810) 471-3050 Show Hours: 2:00 - 8:00 PM (Each Night) Steak Fry: 5:00 - 7:00 PM (Each Night) Officers Directors Com m itee Chair Contact for MBCCCSA information Michigan & Border Cities Golf Course Superintendents Association P re s id e n t Jay Delcamp V ice P re s id e n t Carey Mitchelson Committee: Fund Raising Chairman, CAM Seminar S e c re ta ry /T re a s u re r Paul Dushane Committee: Finance, Welfare, Policy Book Special Olympics Co-Chair P a s t P re s id e n t Ken DeBusscher Committee: Publicity, Ethics Ed Hock, Jr. Committee: Special Olympics Co-Chair, Education Co-Chair, Coif Day Co-Chair Paul Kolbe Committee: Editorial, ByLaws Mark McKinley Committee: Picnic, Historian, Membership Relations Dave Picot Committee: Education Co-chairman, Awards, Clothing John Shreve Committee: Christmas Party, Membership, Industrial/Environmental Relations Roy Szyndlar Committee: Golf Chair, Hospitality Room, Golf Day Co-Chair Tom Mason: CCSAA Liaison, Delegate Kate Mason Executive Secretary MBCCCSA P.0. BOX 173, Troy, Ml 48099 (810) 362-1108 Fax (810) 362-1736 Exe cu tive Editor Paul Kolbe Publishers Kolka & Robb, Inc. Vicki Robb, Publisher Kathleen Kolka, Creative Director Katie Elsila, Editor Tiffanie Howell, Associate Editor Fred Wessells, Copy Editor Michael Wagester, Designer Sally Clark, Advertising Judy Harpster, Production Advertising & editorial offices are at: 30700 Telegraph Road Suite 1401 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025-4524 (810) 642-9580 • FAX (810) 642-5290 EDITORIAL COMMITTEE John Cooney Tim Dorner Paul Kolbe Jane St. John Steve Sump The Official Publication of the Michigan and Border Cities Golf Course Superintendents Association 3 ............ • • • 3 ............ 5 ............ 7 ............ 8 ............ 1 1 .......... 1 2 .......... 1 4 .......... 1 5 .......... 1 7 1 8 1 9 ........... ........... ........... Calendar of Events New Members On Par with the President Membership Meeting Update The Crass is Always Greener Say What You Mean! CCSAA's Conference and Show Program Fills a Crowing Need Vendor Profile Committee Report Kate Speaking vital Products in '95 Cover photo courtesy of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America. 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Jackson 49201 H-(517) 784-7377 CALENDAR OF E W S Michigan Arborist Association will hold seminars during January and February at the City of Southfield Civic Center. The schedule is as follows. For information, contact Michigan Arborist Association, 637 Brown Road, Orion, Ml 48359, (810)391-0030. January 31 Vehicle Inspection, Operation & Maintenance February 7 Insect Practical - Applicator Training Lawrence Ehlers, Presenter February 28 Disease Practical - Applicator Training Charles Powell, Ph.D., Presenter Michigan State University Extension in Genesee and Oakland counties will hold programs on implementing Intelligent Plant Management (IPM) for landscape plant materials. All pro­ grams will be held in Flint. To receive a copy of the program brochure, call the Oakland County Extension office at (810) 858-0887 or the Genesee County Extension office at (810) 732-1470, ext. 6. February 2 - "Starting Right: Selecting, Installing and Maintaining Plant Materials" February 9 - "Managing the Causes of Plant Problems" February 13 - "Insects & IPM Strategies" A Patch of Green • 3 • January/February 1995 STOCK E n v ir o n m e n t, Lt d . ENVIRONMENTAL AND SAFETY CONSULTANTS helping companies who are frustrated over the expense and confusion created by regulations. 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As 1995 begins, I ask myself, what can I look forward to this year and more importantly or realistically, what can I hope for?" First, I hope for good health for ourselves and family members. As we get older we realize how Important it is to keep fit and in good health. In our demanding profession, keeping healthy is a must if we want to have the energy for all the required procedures and regulations necessary to maintain a quality product. Good health takes time and patience, but the results are worth it. Next, I look forward to the two or three months of quality time we can enjoy with our families prior to opening day. With the tension in today's world and the attitude of the youth, it's so important to spend time with them and to offer the best guidance and advice we can possibly render. Although the first months of '95 are for personal renewal, they also are a time for education. MSU and the Michigan Turf Foundation offer perfect opportunities to pick up new techniques or brush up on old ones that the years, perhaps, have erased from our minds. Along with the Michigan Turf Foundation Conference, some of us can enjoy the GCSAA Convention and Trade Show. Each year everyone is anxious to view the new turf products the industry has come up with to make our jobs easier. I also look forward to the new projects that have been approved—projects that we always wanted to accomplish, but seemed unobtainable, such as the new green or tee that has been needed for so long, the Irrigation system upgrade to provide the volumes of water to keep our turf healthy or renovations such as Katke- Cousins' new bunkers. We always can hope that the weather In 1995 is perfect for the golfing world and the superintendents who grow and maintain the land that golfers seem to take for granted. Looking back, as I was graduating from high school, I wondered what it would be like In the year 2000.1 already had seen men land on the moon, TV, airplanes as big as buildings, automobiles transformed from ugly boxes to aerodynamic beau­ ties and was Impressed with the technology advances. Now In 1995 you almost can see around the corner to 2000, but what to expect? Hopefully, PEACE in the entire world, sunny skies and improved technologies to help us maintain our little piece of Earth to the best of our abilities. Have a great vacation, and rest up for the new thoughts of the 1995 season. Jay Delcamp A Patch of Green • 5 • January/February 1995 INTRODUCING NEW ADVANCED SPRAY-DRY DACONIL ULTREX' FUNGICIDE • Mixes fast, won’t settle out and won’t clog nozzles. • Improved control of tough Brown patch plus equally exceptional control of 14 other major turf diseases and algal scum. • Virtually dust-free, low-foaming formulation makes handling easier. • Pours completely out of the bag, so there’s no waste or need to rinse bags before disposal. ISK B IO S C IE N C E S ' ISK Biosciences Corporation Turf & Specialty Products Division 1523 Johnson Ferry Rd., Suite 250 Marietta, GA 30062 Always follow label directions carefully when using turf and ornamentals plant protection products. ™Trademark of ISK Biosciences Corporation. A Patch of Green • 6 • January/February 1995 MEMBERSHIP Report and photos by Tiffanie Howell MEETING UPDATE Clem Wolfrom, Fritz McMullen and Jim Hyde. Jim snakes hands with Clem wolfrom after winning Clarence wolfrom Classic. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1994 The new officers for MBCGCSA are: Jay D e lC a m p ...............................President Carey Mitchelson .............Vice President Paul Dushane .......... Secretary Treasurer New Directors for 5 years: Mark McKinley Ed Hock The winner of the Clarence Wolfram Classic was Jim Hyde, second went to Jerry Prieskorn, third to Mark McKinley and fourth went to Dan Johanningsmeler. Paul Kolbe and Jim Hyde. Tellers for the ballots were (L to R) ward Swanson and Clem Wolfrom New Board Members: Front row: Paul Dushane, Mark McKinley, Jon Shrleve, Dave Picot; Second row: Ed Hock, Jay Delcamp, Ken DeBusscher, Carey Mitchelson: Third row: Roy Szyndlar and Paul Kolbe. A Patch of Green • 1 • January/February 1995 Member Profile T h e C r a s s is A l w a y s G r e e n e r b y K a t ie E ls ila They say the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. Rick Murphy, superintendent at Bay Pointe Golf Club and former accountant, has proven It's true. "I had been at my accounting job for eight years and didn't know if this was something 1 wanted to do for the rest of my life," he says. Cathy and l had not had children yet. She was very understanding when l decided to take a summer off to explore other options." Rick called his old elementary school buddy, superin­ tendent Ken DeBusscher, Wabeek Country Club, and shot him a lot of questions about the golf course business. Then he took Ken up on his offer to let him work as a gen­ eral laborer at Wabeek for the summer. The long, hard days out on the course that summer did not discourage him, and by fall Rick was enrolled In the turfgrass program at Michigan State University. He attend­ ed school Monday through Friday for a year and a half. (Because he already had a college degree, some courses were waived.) "The course work was all new to me. I was surprised by how technical It was, but I loved it," he says. "I don't think the average person has any idea what superin­ tendents must know in order to earn their degrees." For income, Rick taught accounting courses at night and did per diem accounting work on weekends. Cathy worked until two weeks before the birth of the couple's first child. In 1988, Rick became assistant superintendent at Bay Pointe and accepted his current position in 1990. What happened to all the years he had Invested in accounting? "They weren't wasted," says Rick. "People think of accountants as bean counters, but actually their people skills are almost as important as their technical knowledge. An accountant has to ask a lot of questions and try to extract Information that some may not be ready to give. Cultivating people skills has helped me a lot with this job, because the better you can communicate with dif­ ferent types of personalities, the better job you can do in this business." Overall, Rick is happy he made the career change. "The bottom line is I like working outside, appreciate the natural beauty all around me and enjoy working as a team to get projects done." Among those projects were: the Installation of a new Irrigation system and asphalt cart paths around the whole course, major reconstruction work on holes two and eight, building forward tees and extensive sea wall work. (An addi­ tional 500 feet of seawall work will begin this January.) Now busy with their sons, Shawn, 9, Bradley, 6, and Jonathan, 3, Rick and Cathy don't play golf together as much as they used to, although Rick plays his course sever­ al times a month. He says his favorite hole is the sixth. "It's the driest hole on the course. We're a low golf course, but Steel seawall Installed by Kurt Muendeleln, Assistant Superintendent, and Dave Hinkle. the sixth hole Is up in high ground and always looks nice, even after a downpour." Like many superintendents, Rick didn't take a vacation last summer. But he and Cathy are looking forward to the CCSAA Convention in San Francisco and hope to catch up there with friends and colleagues In the MBCCCSA. New pv c seawall Installed behind #6 green. A Patch of Green • 8 • January/February 1995 MDA Regulation 637 IT'S THE LAW We offer rinse/mixing, loading pads and safety equipment to meet every business need. • Portable Pads • Preformed Concrete Pad • Chemical Stoage Buildings • Spill Recovery Supplies • Safety Equipment Compliance Concepts m 24800 N. Industrial Drive Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 Phone: (810) 473-7050 Fax: (810) 474-3228 BENHAM CHEMICAL More than a distributor ... • Professional Sales Staff • Technical Assistance • Problem Diagnosis • Manufacturer Support Your partner in professional turf management! BENHAM CHEMICAL CORP. 24800 N. INDUSTRIAL 300 CASS AVE. FARMINGTON HILLS SAGINAW MICHIGAN 48335 MICHIGAN 48602 (810) 474-7474 (517) 793-8210 IN MICHIGAN (800) 482-6520 A Patch of Green • 9 • January/February 1995 Update Your Control System Without Damaging Any Turf Single Source Control of Irrigation Systems Saves You Time & Money! Two-Way Radio Communication Eliminates Expense of Direct Communication Wire! — WPS Universal s & * (Buckner’ COPS Universal (Computer Oriented Programming Systems) Run Everything. 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Call Today For A Free Quote 1-800-347-4272 ¡Century Rain Aid I A Patch of Green • 10 • January/February 1995 il Reliever Deep Tine Aerifier Built By SOUTHERN GREEN The People Who Know And Understand Deep Tine Aerification. • The Ultimate in Deep Compaction Relief of All Soils. • A Deep Tine Aerifier Built To Work On Most Any Tractor. WITH THE SOIL RELIEVER YOU GET: • A deep tine aerifier that will work on most tractors. • High production. • Fewer parts. • Durability. • Less maintenance. • Fewer costly repairs. • Even hole spacing. • Operation visibiltiy of all working parts. • Easy operation. • Less torque. • Less Vibration. • Anti-head flipping devices. • Roller scraper. • Storage stands. Heavy duty construction. Built for strength and performance. No special tractor needed. Will work on most any tractor. WHY DEEP TINE AERIFY? With the increased foot traffic on sports turf and golf course, comes a higher level of maintenance. More water and more equipment, along with the increased foot traffic results in deeper compacted soil. Simply put, plant roots require oxygen to thrive and grow. By relieving compac­ tion with the Soil Reliever, you will have a root system at the depth you aerify. With deep roots, you get more wear tolerances with less stress, therefore, a healthier turf grass. Any agronomist will tell you that the best weed control, fungus control, and disease control is a healthy turfgrass. With deep tine aerification, you mini­ mize water use by reducing surface water run-off. With a healthier turfgrass along with reducing surface compaction, you will decrease sports fields injuries by 40-60%. The Soil Reliever can do all of this without any harm to the environment. WE ARE FAST! The Soil Reliever has two separate crankshafts, each half being driven from the center. This reduces torque, allowing the machine to turn faster. In other words, one crank drives the other. The longer the line, the greater the torque required to drive the far outside. By driving both directions we reduce power requirements and vibration. WHERE TO USE THE SOIL RELIEVER • Under Trees • Sports Fields • Golf Courses • Race Tracks • Sod Farms • Parks & Playgrounds Anywhere Severe Soil Compaction Occurs HOW IT WORKS As the tractor moves forward and the tines (being solid or coring) enter the soil at a perpendicular line, while the tractor p.t.o. is engaged, this creates a lifting effect by displacing the soil upward from the forward motion of the tractor while the tines are in the soil. This described effect relieves compaction of the soil at a depth of the tine penetration used. The longer the tines are in the soil, the greater the lifting effect causing a more disruptive surface. The Soil Reliever simply gets the tines in and out of the soil faster, minimizing the lifting action, and leaving a smoother surface. The Soil Reliever's frame design adds leverage and places more weight at the tine heads. The Soil Reliever's crank design turns faster giving a bigger and faster “hammer” which results in more soil penetration. We all know that the bigger the hammer, and harder the blow, the further you drive the nail. iL Reliever Deep Tine Aerifiei SPECIFICATIONS Machine Weight Working Width Working Depth Maximum Overall Dimensions-LXWXH Tine Head Angle Hole Spacing on Machine Hole Spacing on Ground** Square Foot Per Hour (Greens) Fairway Acre Per Day @ 4” Spacing @ 6" Spacing Recommended Tractor Size Recommended Tractor Speed @ 540 RPM Actual Working Speed @ 400 PTO RPM Working P.T.O. Speed Lift and Drive System Top Link MODEL 60 1930 lbs. 60" 16" 43" L, 66" W, 50" H Adjustable 3-1/3 to 5" 3" to 5" 14,000 4-Approximate 6-Approximate 30 H.P. Minimum .90-1.4 MPH .60-.80 MPH 400-450 RPM 3-Point Lift, P.T.O. Driven Manual, Hydraulic-Optional MODEL 80 2575 lbs. 80" 16" 43" L, 88" W, 50" H Adjustable 3-1/3 to 5" 3" to 5" 17,000 6-Approximate 9-Approximate 45 H.P. Minimum .90-1.4 MPH .60-.80 MPH 400-450 RPM 3-Point Lift, P.T.O. Driven Manual, Hydraulic-Optional *may need creeper gear for 3-1/3” spacing.** Warranty: The Soil Reliever has a 6 month warranty against any defective parts or workmanship. OPTIONS AVAILABLE: Core Collector Hydraulic Top Link Rear Roller All Weather Cover TINES AVAILABLE: Solid 5/16" x 8" 1/2" x 10" 1 IT x 12" „ 1/2" x 14" 3/4" x 10" 3/4" x 12" 3/4” x 14" 7/8"x 12" x Coring 5/8" x 7" 3/4" x 7" 3/4" x 10" l"x 10" 1" x 12" 1-1/4" x 8" 1-1/4 x 12" 1-3/8" x 12" Distributed By: COMMERCIAL TURF EQUIPMENT 149 North Perry Street Pontiac, Ml 48342 (810) 858-7705 R E N T A L S A V A I L A B L E G O L F C O U R S E S S P O R T S F I E L D S MADE IN THE U.S.A.! Hydraulic Top Cylinder Storage Stand SOUTHERN GREEN 21126 Plank Road Zachary, LA 70791 Whenever you see or hear the term "pesticide" used in the media, it is usu­ ally accompanied by a word such as toxic or hazardous. As much as we know about science and chemicals, it is amazing how often we misuse the terminology m W 'y ! ft.-. ' w to have toxic materials in our tool •j: Vimmm DAVEY OFFERS EVERY TREE CARE SERVICE YOU’LL EVER NEED. You know that mature trees add challenge as well as beauty. You also know ma­ ture trees are impossible to replace. Davey knows how to help protect these valu­ able assets from decline, lightning, storm damage, insects and disease. Davey professionals will inventory your trees, evaluate the condition of each one, and give you a report prioritizing treatments. Over time, expert care from Davey will actually reduce your tree maintenance costs. Keep your most valuable assets standing tall with the leader in tree care since 1880. Call Davey today at (810) 689-2200 (in Troy) or (313) 459-8690 (in Canton Twp.) DAVEY* TREE AND LAWN BEAUTY S a y W h a t Y o u M e a n ! by Tim Doppel describing it. Let's talk for a moment about toxic versus hazard. Toxicity is a proper­ ty of all chemical compounds. It can want our herbicides to cause harm to weeds. We want insecticides to cause be defined as the capacity of a compound to cause harm to a living organism. We harm to injurious insects. Therefore, we box of control measures. The difference is that we do not want products that are hazardous to human health. Hazard is the potential for an injury to occur. Driving a car, for example, is an extremely hazardous practice. The potential for serious bodily harm is very high every time you pull out onto the road. And smoking, has been shown to have a high potential for causing harm to your body. And yet, many people continue to smoke. When you put all this together, you have an understanding of risk. Risk is the combination of the toxicity of the material and the hazard level of how it is being used. Even though driving a car is hazardous, you can lower your risk by doing things such as wearing your seat belts and not drinking and driving. Risks from the use of pesticides can be reduced, too. This can be accomplished very simply by using appropriate personal protective equipment. Even if you are using a relatively toxic material, if you are dressed appropriately for the application, it may not necessarily be a risky application. Concurrently, even if you are using a relatively low-toxicity product, but use it in an unsafe manner, you have created a real risk to yourself and those people in the area you are treating. Of course, a lot of the concern over whether a material is hazardous or not is the result of science being better able to find smaller and smaller quantities. In 1950, for example, if a chemical was found in a concentration of less than one part per million, it was considered too small to measure. In 1960 that went down to one half part per million; in 1965 to one part per billion; in 1975 to one part per trillion; and in 1983 to one part per quadrillion. I can't even give you an anal­ ogy to tell you how small that is. And yet, laboratories routinely find quantities in this amount. We now are finding particles that, 30 years ago, were simply not there. And, I'm sure that in a few more years we'll be finding even smaller quantities. Somebody has to decide when we will draw a line and say this is where we'll call it safe. Society needs to do a better job of deciding whether or not a product Is a risk just because it Is toxic and we can find it. Some of that Is up to you. When you are talking about these kinds of things with your colleagues or members of the Green Committee, be sure you are using the right terminology. If you are talking about your applications, don't use terms such as toxic or hazard. To many of us that sounds obvious, but you would be amazed how many people really do that. And, maybe even more importantly, don't allow anybody else to use the terms inappropriately. If they say toxic when they should say hazard, explain why. If someone is talking about those toxic pesticides that kill bugs, referring to insecticides, explain the differ­ ence in terminology to them. It's only by using the terms of our trade in the correct context that we'll be able to better educate our public. And you can be a part of that too. A Patch of Green • 11 • January/February 1995 GCSAA's Conference and Show Heads to San Francisco Section, round out the confer­ ence portion of the week. Rocky Bleier, legendary running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers, will keynote the Opening Session on Thursday, February 25, at the San Francisco Marriott. More than 650 companies that manufac­ ture and distribute golf and turf industry products, supplies and services are expected to exhibit at the trade show, which will run February 25-27, at the Moscone Center. A record 671 exhibitors showcased their prod­ ucts and services during the 1994 show in Dallas. A headline performance by recording artist Anne Murray will provide entertain­ ment at the formal closing banquet on Monday, February 27. A highlight of that gala evening will be the presentation of the Old Tom Morris Award, GCSAA's highest honor. This year's award will be presented to turf industry giant, Dr. James Watson. Previous recipients of the award include Arnold Palmer, Bob Hope, Patty Berg and Byron Nelson. The 1994 conference and show in Dallas drew 15,586 people. More than 1,500 of those attending were international visitors and guests, representing more than 50 countries and territories outside the United States. Since 1926, CCSAA has been the leading professional association for the men and women who manage and maintain golf facil­ ities in the United States and worldwide. From its headquarters in Lawrence, Kansas, the association provides education, informa­ tion and representation to more than 14,000 individual members from more than 50 countries. GCSAA's mission is to serve its members, advance their profession and enrich the quality of golf and its environment. An estimated 15,000 to 16,000 industry profes­ sionals are expected to attend the 66th International Golf Course Conference and Show, February 20-27,1995, at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. The event, which is the largest in the golf course management industry, is hosted annually by the Coif Course Superintendents Association of America (CCSAA). The week will include nearly 80 educa­ tional seminars, sessions and forums; a three-day trade show, which is expected to fill 190,000 square feet of the center; a gala banquet featuring the presentation of GCSAA's Old Tom Morris Award; the associa­ tion's annual meeting and election of offi­ cers; and the 1995 GCSAA Coif Championship. Conference week opens with the annual GCSAA Coif Championship, which will be played February 20-21 at five courses on the Monterey Peninsula. A field of up to 480 will compete for individual and chapter team honors in the national tournament. Beginning in 1995, GCSAA's golf champi­ onship will be presented in partnership with the Toro Company. Many of the educational and profession­ al development needs of golf course super­ intendents will be covered in the 60 one- and two-day seminars that will be offered during the first four days of the confer­ ence. Seminars will address issues ranging from environmental responsibilities to per­ sonal stress management. Concurrent education sessions and spe­ cial-interest forums are scheduled Feb 24- 27. Half-day programs hosted by allied asso­ ciations, including the American Society of Coif Course Architects, the American Zoysiagrass Association, the Coif Course Builders Association of America and the United States Coif Association Green a Patch of Green • 12 • January/February 1995 VALLEY TURF & RAINBIRD Products to Match the Times Introducing MAXI System V, the newest generation of advanced irri­ gation management systems, which focuses on new water-, labor- and energy-saving features, and also incorporates capabilities unique to previous MAXI systems. MAXI V has four new functions: 1. Multiple Pump Station Management, for courses with more than one pumping station on line. 2. Branch and Zone Management, divides the system into designated branches and flow zones which determine capacity and ensures that the volume of water for each stays within an efficient operating range. 3. Rain Bucket, calculates the soil’s current reservoir capacity and adjusts watering schedules accordingly. 4- QuickllR/PostIRR, lets you build a starter set of schedules for each satellite and eliminates the need for numerous individual irrigation schedules. For more information on the MAXI V or any Rainbird product, contact us at KALKASKA 3385 VROOM RD. SOUTH BROADMAN, Ml 49680 (616) 369-3482 FAX (616) 369-3334 We thank you for a successful year and look forward to servicing your years to come. Thanks again! Bill, George & Randy 3 LOCATIONS GRANDVILLE 3721 28TH STREET SW. GRANDVILLE, Ml 49418 (616) 532-2885 FAX (616) 532-5553 WALLED LAKE 2285 E. WEST MAPLE RD. WALLED LAKE, Ml 48390 (810) 960-1054 FAX (810) 960-9339 irrigation needs for many n VALLEY TURF TURF AND IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT I N C O R P O R A T E D ¡lllllllllllllllill A Patch of Green • 13 • January/February 1995 As turfgrass and agricultural machines become increasingly complicated to repair and maintain, with sophisticated engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, power trains and computers, POWER AND TURFGRASS EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM FILLS A GROWING NEED said Frank Calbavi, program coordinator. The off-campus program is held on a regional basis throughout Michigan. First priority is given to persons who are presently employed as mechanics or technicians or other personnel cur­ rently employed in the golf, landscape or lawn industry. The on-campus program begins with six there is a growing need for highly trained per­ sonnel. For the past several years, the Power and Turfgrass Equipment Technology Program, offered by the Michigan Turfgrass Foundation and the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at Michigan State Students learn not only equipment repair, but also equipment manage­ ment. Students use one of the many equipment management computer programs to control parts inventories and keep track of maintenance records. University, has successfully offered an innovative program to train certified power/turfgrass equip­ ment technicians to meet this demand. "The program began at the request of the Michigan Turfgrass Foundation in fall 1990. The foundation wanted to institute a two-fold pro­ gram: (1) an off-campus program to help current golf course mechanics improve their skills and (2) an on-cam- pus program to help stu­ dents begin a career. The program was the first of its type to be offered in Michigan," months of classroom and hands-on experiences. This is fol­ lowed by an internship, after which students return to MSU for three more months of a combina­ tion of tech­ nical and management courses. Reel maintenance is a very important part of turf equipment maintenance. Students learn now to grind, back lap and adjust reels. "Although the program is adminis­ tered through the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, many MBCCCSA members, equipment manufacturers and private businesses have con­ tributed significantly to its success," said Calbavi, who may be reached at (517) 353-8850. Hydraulics are used extensively on turf equipment. Students learn about sys­ tems, component repairs, trou­ bleshooting and maintenance. Photos courtesy o f Frank Calbavi A Patch of Green • 14 • January/February 1995 V E N D O R P R O F IL E ------------ valley Turf, Rain Bird and Randy Lane Randy Lane became the southeast regional sales manager for Valley Turf, Inc. last winter. Since Valley Turf Is the Rain Bird Golf Distributor, Randy keeps busy by calling on all the golf courses In his territory. SPARTAN DISTRIBUTORS • ,IGNS*PyMPS* TOIIO*fi^^SlLGAiriON* golf* COMM£MPW^M^mTiAL*SFOETS LEES* MOWERS® JMMERS*TRACTORS* ACTORS* $«PR(INERS*$AW* jHREDDERS* 0M M ERCIAL SAND AlLERS* UPPERS* AIR ISCLE*BLOWERS* ‘ORS2MOWERS® NTAINS* t o O R S TAINS® HIRE* VOLTAGE [CAL LISTS IF* CITIES* ACTORS* rDERS* y RE* MOWERS* -TRAILERS* ERS*SAW* AIR SSORS-CUSHM AN* ■MOWERS* FOUNTAINS* DIFFUSED AIR*SPARTAN DISTRIBUTORS*TORO*TORO IRRIGATION*SERVICE*PARTS SPARTAN DISTRIBUTORS, INC. Specializing in Turf and Irrigation Equipment Before coming to Michigan, Randy operated his own irrigation company in Indiana and has been Involved in Irrigation for more than 17 years. The turf Industry as a whole has been Randy's life. Before starting his business, Randy graduated with a turf degree from Danville Community College In Danville, Virginia, and had aspirations of becoming a golf course superintendent. Little did he know he would spend the next two decades developing a successful business with his brother. His duties with Valley Turf also Include managing the Walled Lake office. Randy's successful atti­ tude already has led to numerous success stories, mostly due to his continued professionalism and commitment to service. Valley Turf has three locations within Michigan along with a fully staffed Irrigation division and support staff. When Randy finds time to get away, he enjoys snowmoblling, boating, waterskiing and return­ ing to the links to enjoy the beau­ ty of his efforts. If you haven't had the opportunity to meet Randy, give him a call. 487 W. DIVISION ST. SPARTA, Ml 49345 (616) 887-7301 30650 WEST 8 MILE RD. FARMINGTON HILLS, Ml 48336 (810)476-3664 AUBURN HILLS, Ml 48326 1050 OPDYKE RD. (810)373-8800 Randy Lane A Patch of Green • 15 • January/February 1995 Chip. Haul. Dig. Turf Chemicals Inc. 1011 E. Main P.O. Box 451 Owosso, Michigan 48867 Phone: (517) 725-7145 Clean up your site with a Morbaik Chipper. FOR ALL OF YOUR FERTILIZER, CHEM ICAL AND GRASS SEED NEEDS EXPERIENCED, DEPENDABLE PEOPLE TO SERVE YOU • Russ Hancock • Jay Siddock • Fred Miller • Lou Beckman • Ted Kasel • Chris Fochtman Rely on Mustang versatility, with attachments to suit your job. AVAILABLE FOR RENTAL OR PURCHASE For a demo, call your nearest location. □Wichinan CAT DIVERSIFIED PRODUCTS DIV. (810)348-7810 (810)3494800 NOVI GRAND RAPIDS (616) 532-3635 KALKASKA (616)258-8265 (517)752-7300 SAGINAWBAY MACOMB (810)781-7100 (616)349-8600 KALAMAZOO AG PRODUCTS SALES CTR. (517)6994800 SPARTAN BRAND Spartan I i 3 H and YOUR FIRST CHOICE FOR OVER 60 YEARS.... F rom tee to green Im proved varieties R eliability Selection T echnical help CALL 1 -800-647-TURF MICHIGAN STATE SEED CO. GRAND LEDGE, MICHIGAN 717 N. CLINTON A Patch of Green • 16 • January/February 1995 C O M M IT T E E R E P O R T Committe Members: Roy Szyndlar, Fritz McMullen, John Skaife, Scott Ford, Mark Policht Submitted by the Golf Committe arlie Gaige October 19,1993 April 18,1994 May 20,1994 June 13,1994 July 18,1994 August 15,1994 September 26,1994 October 25,1994 Annual Meeting at Maple Lane Golf Club • Clarence Wolfram Classic Tournament Winner: Dale Bauer-60 (Low Net Score) Joint Meeting with Ontario GCSA at Point west, Ontario • Can-Am Challenge Cup - Canadians Flave the Cup! Special Olympics at Bald Mountain Golf Club • 4-Man Scramble Winners: Cordon Nelson Tom Gill John Swldereck Jay Delcamp Joint Meeting with Western Michigan GCSA • 2-Man Match Play Event Rain Out Heather Hills Golf Club • Scramble Event Winners: Paul Kolbe Dr. Joe Vargas Jeff Akers Great Oaks Country Club • Annual Golf Championship Champion: Mark Policht (2nd year in a row) Cary Thommes Tim Barno Fritz McMullen 1st Flight: 2nd Flight: John Nowakowski Steve Sump Tom Stark Ron Adams Dan Donohue Ed Stesney Kurt Kraly Ray Manion Moravian Hills Country Club • 2 Man Best Ball Winners: John Skaife Mark Policht Annual Meeting at Maple Lane Golf Club • Clarence Wolfram Classic Winner: Jim Hyde-66 (Low Net Score) C O H C R A T U L A T IO N S T O A L L T H E W IN N E R S !!! A Patch of Green • 17 • January/February 1995 “Michigan and Border Cities. Kate speaking.” "Hi, Kate. Peter Miller here.""Well, I'm interested in tak­ ing the Superintendent Certification Exam. Wondered if you knew anything about that?" “I’m assuming you have met the requirements to be considered an applicant." "Oh, yes." "Good. As a matter of fact, I recently spoke with Penny at GCSAA, who’s in charge of certifica­ tion of superintendents, and was informed that l, as Executive Secretary, am qualified to monitor that testing. Other people qualified to administer the test are clergy, counselors, teachers...profes- sionals not associated with the golf industry." "Why not associated with the golf industry?" “Well, for instance...another superintendent would possess the necessary knowledge and might be prone to assist you in taking the exam. "I suppose that disqualifies my former professor at MSU." "Actually, no. He would qualify, because he’s a teacher and could be objective regarding test giving. Of course, testing also is offered at the national convention every year. So, would you like me to monitor the test?" "Sure! So, what do we do?" "Well, you, as the applicant, should contact national and tell them you wish to take the exam with me as monitor. They’ll send the test to me, and you can come to my office (home) in Troy, where I’ll monitor the testing and return the completed exam to GCSAA." "Sounds great!" "You’ll hear from me when l receive the exam, we’ll set up a time then." "Okay. Thanks, Kate." "Anytime, Pete.” A Commitment to Quality Turf Care Products For You - The Turf Care Professional TeeTime 22-4-18 Fertilizer with Nutralene the professionars partner Your Tee Time Distributor Offers You: Greens and Fairway Fertilizers with Nutralene^ Quality Sulfur Coated Urea Fertilizer Combination Products Granular Insecticides Granular Fungicides Ih c w E E ^ Andersons Lawn Fertilizer Group P.O. Box 119 Maumee, Ohio 43537 Distributed by: (810) 437-1427 1-800-521-TURF (MI only) Turfgrass, Inc. 28064 Pontiac Trail South Lyon, MI 48178 A Patch of Green • 18 • January/February 1995 V IT A L P R O D U C T S IN '95 Hunter Industries has announced the availability of the G-700 Series, a rugged new group of golf rotors with the proven Hunter gear-driven system and a radius range from 76' to 100'. The G-700 Series is available as both a full-circle and adjustable-arc, part- circle sprinkler. The part-circle model can be varied from 40 to 360 degrees. Both models are offered in check-o-matic, hydraulic and elec­ tric valve-in-head configurations. The G-700 features the industry's first Pure Flow contamina­ tion-resistant valve system for reliable performance in dirty water conditions. Convenient through-the-top access also means easier servicing of screen and valve assemblies. Five interchangeable nozzles are available to vary the G-700's discharge rate from 33.3 to 76.1 GPM. A patented Pressure Port nozzling system ensures efficient water distribution across the entire radius range. A 3-inch pop-up clears turf and prevents excessive wet spots around the head. The G-700 has a heavy-duty, impact-resistant body with extra­ thick flange to minimize damage from power equipment. The flange also has a built-in recess for yardage markers. Toss New Chipco SevinWSP In Water And Watch Some Of Your Toughest Pest Problems Begin To Dissolve Like all Hunter Golf rotors, the G-700 Series has a five-year, non-prorated exchange warranty. For more information, contact your local Hunter Golf distributor in Michigan: Century Rain Aid, Ann Arbor, 2461 S. Industrial Hwy., 313-668-1020; Grand Rapids, 4620 40th St. SE, 616-954-0660; Livonia, 12780 Currie Ct„ 313-462- 4050; Madison Heights, 31691 Dequindre Ave., 810-588-2990; Southfield, 22159 Telegraph Rd„ 810-358-2994; Washington, 57695 Van Dyke, 810-781-3600. Chemical Storage Buildings Add a storage building over your preformed mix loading pad! This building will allow you to separate and store your chemicals over a containment pad for protec­ tion in the event of a leak. By remov­ ing chemicals from the area where you store equipment, you reduce fire risk and increase the chances of sav­ ing your equip­ ment in the event of a fire. We are able to custom design a building incor­ porating a con­ crete pad to meet your indi­ vidual storage requirements. RHONE POULENC AG COMPANY BOB DUGAN CHIPCO TURF & ORNAMENTAL SPECIALIST CONTACT P.O. BOX 74398 • ROMULUS, Ml 4 8 174-0398 (313) 782-0323 Fax: (313) 782-6344 Compliance Concepts, 24800 N. industrial Dr., Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 (810) 473-7050 • fax: (810) 474-3228 A Patch of Green • 19 • January/February 1995 Mr* m ' Shore Control BRIDGES • DAMS • BOARDWALKS SEAW ALLS — Steel • Wood PVC C LOC Boulders Complete Jobs or Products Only FREE QUOTES - (810) 887-7855 POND DREDGING SPECIALIST Off Road Trucking Wide Track Bulldozing Shore Line & Land Development Grading SW EETCOINC. South Lyon, Michigan 48178 27405 Henry Rd. 810- 437-1830 FF-II is your first line defense against winter diseases In university testing Scotts FF-II has consistently out­ performed all other PCNB products. In one convenient application, FF-II controls pink and gray snowmold, cool season brown patch, leaf spot, dollar spot, stripe smut and rust while providing a dormant feeding of 14-3-3 fertilizer for early spring green-up. Ask your ProTurf® Tech Rep for details. JOHN SKAIFE Senior Technical Representative The O.M. Scott & Sons Company Professional Business Group 9120 Sandison Drive White Lake, Ml 48386 Tel (810) 698-2358 or 1-800-543-0006 today. ADVERTISERS' directory . . 20 . . 18 . . . .9 Insert . . . .9 . . 10 . . 11 . . . 2 . . .20 American Marine . . . A ndersons............... Benham Chemical . . Commercial Turf . . . Compliance Concepts entury Rain ........... DaveyTree............... D & C Distributors . . Green and Crow ISK Biosciences . . . . Lebanon ................. Michigan C a t ............. Michigan State Seed Osburn Ind.................. Rhone Poulenc......... Scotts Proturf........... Spartan Distributors . Stock Environment. . Sw eetco.................... TCI ........................ Tire Wholesalers . . Turfgrass ............... Unilock................. United Horticulture Valley T u rf............. ........... Welngartz W.F. Miller ............. . . . 6 . . . .2 . . .16 . . . 16 . . . .2 . . .19 . . .20 . . . 15 . . . 4 . . . 20 . . . 16 . . . . 2 . . . . 4 . . .IBC . . . . 4 . . .15 . . .IFC . . BC C omputer A ssistance Hardware DOS and Windows Application Software Training Turf Management Software Troubleshooting M ike Plague (810) 979-3222 A Patch of Green • 20 • January/February 1995 R etaining W alls byUniLLICK Unilock® retaining The Retaining Wall Systems with Unduplicated Style and Beauty Discover the unique style, versatility and beauty of wall systems. Exclusively manufactured by Unilock® Pisa Stone, Pisa II and Slope Block Mark IV. They add beauty and provide long lasting durability in a way other retaining wall materials could never duplicate. Use to create curved walls, straight walls, 90° corners, planters and steps. The applications are virtually unlimited. Unilock® also manufacturers a complete line of concrete paving stones and curbs. 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A variety of boom sizes and / accessories are available, so you can spray tees, fairways and other large turf areas with maximum efficiency. ! p j Growth opportunities. r For even greater versatility, add our universal mounting kit which enables quick change-out of many leading manufacturers’ | attachments, like this i . I---------- N, precision broad- i cast, high-volume ....» - spreader. Put it there ... quickly and effortlessly with our 16.6 ft? dump box. It comes complete with cargo tie-down, double-hinged tailgate and heavy-duty hydraulic lift—standard on our diesel truck. ^ ----------- ' ■■ / j ^ M / —1 n ^ j / \ ^ Jr . V ^ pr There’s also Express delivery. Select our 810 Express™ for half ton, 12.2 ft? capacity in a quiet, reliable utility truck. Unit features heavy-duty suspension and rugged, solid steel body for longer life. Tb take a closer look at the 810 Express, or our larger capacity quick-change artists, ask your Jacobsen dealer for a complete \ y \ demonstration. 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