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D ill Company G ordon’ s C hem icals R .P . K lein & Sons, Inc. Lakeshore Equipm ent Lawn Equipm ent C orporation L & E C hem icals W. F. M ille r Garden M ilw aukee Sewerage C om m ission O.M. Scott & Sons Company Sprinkler Irrig a tio n Supply Term inal Sales C orporation T urfgrass, Inc. T u rf S upplies, Inc. W ilkie T u rf Equipm ent Company 3 MICHIGAN AND BORDER CITIES G O LF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION P R E S ID E N T GERALD GILL TAM -O-SHANTER COUNTRY CLUB 3466 Walnut Lake Road Orchard Lake, M ichigan O ff. 626-8325, R es. 851-7904 V IC E P R E S ID E N T GEORGE PRIESKORN 5341 Brighton Road (R e s .) Brighton, M ichigan 48116 BURROUGHS FARMS OO LF CLU B R es. 227-1381 S E C R E T A R Y -T R E A S U R E R BOB HOPE LOCHMOOR COUNTRY CLUB 20740 Marter R oad C rosse Pointe W oods. M ichigan 48236 O ff. 881-8112, R es. 884-8684 B O A R D O F D IR E C T O R S C. H. WOLFROM, JR. D E TR O IT GO LF CLUB Detroit, Michigan 530 Kendry (R e s.) ALBERT KALTZ M APLE LAN E OO LF CLUB Sterling H gts., M ichigan Off. 268-2180, R es. 468-2892 PINE LAKE COU N TRY CLUB ROGER GILL 1894 A lton C ircle Walled Lake, M ichigan 48088 O ff. 681-1322, R es. 624-6931 WILLIAM W. MILNE COU N TRY CLUB OF DE TR O IT 220 C .C . Drive O rosse P ointe Farm s, Michigan O ff. 881-8000, R es. 886-9319 BAY POIN TE OO LF CLUB DONALD LA FOND 3685 Union Lake R oad Union Lake, M ichigan R es. 863-1142 JAMES G. VLASSIS LAKE LANDS OO LF CLUB 709 D evonshire Brighton, M ichigan 48116 P R E S ID E N T E M E R IT U S OAKLAN D HILLS COU N TRY CLUB TED WOEHRLE Birmingham, M ichigan O ff. 644-3352. R es. 646-6512 President’s Message The 45th A n n u a l Turfgrass Conference & Show held in Anaheim, California was another great success. A record 5,017 people registered at the con­ ference. It seems like every year a new record is set in attendance and this is a fine tribute to our profession. Those of you who were in Anaheim saw a fine educational program, a great equipment show and the weather wasn’t bad either. My c o n g r a t u l a t i o n s go to Ted Woehrle for being re-elected to the National Board of Directors for a term of two years. Nice going, Ted!!! I would also like to congratulate two of our local members, G e o r g e Prieskom and Jerry Faubel, for their fine contributions to the educational program. The Annual Golf Tournament was won by the Connecticut Association, but right behind them, a close second, was the Michigan foursome composed of Bob, Earl and George Prieskorn and Ward Swanson. Go get’ um next year fellas. Bob Prieskorn also finished second in the seniors division. My personal thanks go to all of our members for the excellent representa­ tion we had in Anaheim. Much know­ ledge is gained through your participa­ tion at this national conference. The Hospitality Room was again I manned by Bob and Jackie Hope and Gene and Barbara Johanningsmeir. AI special thank you to these people for their rewarding efforts. Your president, Jerry Gill THE MOST CONTROL AT THE LEAST EXPENSE U S. Patent 3.284.186 We've Moved When making the decision to buy the C. E. Anderson Company from C liff A n d e r s o n , the thing that made it easiest to do was our belief in the market — it’ s size, it’ s future, and it’ s people. And since all of these factors dwarfed our ability to operate within it, it only seemed natural that we should structure a program of growth that included new facilities in it — eviden- housing, and service training functions of our operations under one roof, but it likewise gives the required room to expand our facilities in a manner that will compliment the paralleling growth of the market. structure The building itself is a two story that covers 36,000 brick square feet and sits on a 6-acre parcel of g r o u nd on Opdyke Road — one quarter mile north of the new Lion’ s stadium. Best regards, Walter J. Wilkie 5 MSU Conference Breaks Record Despite the energy crisis and the apparent shortage of gasoline it didn’t curtail attendance at the 44th Annual Michigan Turfgrass Conference. An increase of 20% over last year was hard to explain but it helps to strengthen the belief that the turfgrass industry is on the upswing in Michigan. Michigan State presented timely and important papers concerning new inno­ vations and ideas for 1974. The PreConference - basics course — was also well attended. This portion of is perhaps the strongest offering given because of its total value in basic turf management. conference Several of the points that Dr. James Watson of the Toro Manufacturing Co., Minneapolis, Minnesota, stressed in the his talk on “ The Energy Crisis: Golf Course Implications” are listed here: The 1974 energy crisis provides an oppor­ tunity to evaluate the managerial proce- I dures and operational techniques required I for high turfgrass standards so vital to I achievement of environmental beauty and I ecological balance. We suggest a review I and consideration of the management of I budget, facilities, equipment, turfgrass and I people. • Budget for increasingly higher prices. • Expect delays in deliveries of most I BUDGET products and supplies. • Fuel costs represents some 2-3% of the I total budget, whereas labor is estimated I to be 65-70%. • Should fuel costs double or triple, the I major savings still will accrue through I efficient management of the labor factor. 1 • Evaluate your equipment fleet against the I tasks to be done. • New capital expenditures for higher I 221 5 9 T ele g ra p h Rd. S o u th fie ld , M i. 48075 . . . . 35 6 9137 irrigation system s RAIN-BIRD . . . SAFE-T-LAWN . . .NELSON " ■ "1 d i 8t i bu Good Quality & Good Service consultation — design — m aterials i 3 8 9 0 W. E leven M ile Rd. Berkley, M i. 4 8 0 7 2 . . . . 543 - 7 7 3 0 6 shop. capacity, more efficient mowing and ir­ rigation equipment will save both in labor and fuel expenditures. FACILITIES f • Lower working temperatures in office and } • Minimize interior and exterior lighting. • Seek alternate heating methods and do • Consider use of insulation throughout the not heat or cool non-essential areas. facility. EQUIPMENT • Keep engines tuned — adjust carburetor • Keep air cleaner and combustion chamber and ignition. clean. lubricated. • Keep equipment properly adjusted and • Keep blades sharp to reduce friction loss. • Keep tires properly inflated. • Establish“preventative maintenance pro­ * • Review owner’ s manual. * cedures. TURFGRASS timing, location. niques. levels. • Review all cultural practices .and tech­ • Test soils to determine pH and nutrient • Review fertilizer programs and products. • Evaluate watering schedules — frequency, • Correct all drainage problerri areas. • Evaluate mowing schedules — frequency, timing, location. • Evaluate adaptation and use of turfgrass varieties you now have versus character- isitics to be found in “ new” improved selections. • Evaluate height of cut in relation to type of mowing equipment. to ensure • Cultivate ifficient use of fertilizer, water and chemicals. • Use pesticides wisely and maintain ade­ quate programs for control of all pests, weeds, insects and diseases. PEOPLE • Review all tasks and establish priorities. • Schedule equipment use to attain maxi­ mum efficiency. equipment operation and adjustment. travel to and from work locations. manual. • Retrain operators on mowing techniques, • Combine tasks, eliminate non-essential • Familiarize all personnel with owner’ s • Analyze special trips. • Stock high use parts and use United for emergency • Form car pools for transportation to and Intelligent application of energy conserva­ tion practices through good management represents a continuing and beneficial contribution to our quality of life. - THE TORO COMPANY Parcel Service deliveries. from work and professional meetings. (UPS) Once you use a Chipco something. You’ll be using Chipco everything. □ Chipco® Chip-Cat® □ Chipco Spot Kleen □ Chipco Microgreen Liquid □ Chipco Turf Herbicide“D” □ Chipco Spreader Activator □ Chipco Thiram 75 □ Chipco Crab Kleen □ Chipco Turf Herbicide MCPP □ Chipco Buctril □ Chipco Turf Kleen CHIPMAN DIVISION OF RHODIA, INC. New Brunswick, N.J. 08903 7 George Prieskom, Michigan Turfgrass Foundation President, (left) accepting check for $6,623.94 from Gerald Gill, President of the Michigan and Border Cities Golf Course Superintendents Association. certification Pesticide Seminar for Superintendents Because o f the EPA regulations requiring of Pesticide Applicators by the fall of 1976, the GCSAA has prepared a Pesticide Semi­ nar for golf course Superintendents. It is designed to help prepare Superinten­ dents for the examination which will be required. Michigan State will present the 1 Seminar on March 27 and 28 at the I Kellogg Center. Call Ted Woehrle for additional information, 313-646-8512. GCSAA members will be asked to | registration and non- I pay $20 members will be charged $30. for No synthetically produced fertilizer can compare with MILORGANITE Golf Courses Use More MILORGANITE Than Any Other Fertilizer TERMINAL SALES CORR 12871 EATON AVE. D ETR O IT, MICH. 48227 (313) 491 -0606 8 Agrico 18-4-10 Works More Efficiently. And We’ll Go To Any Links To Prove It! It’s a fact. Agrico Country Club Fertilizer for tees and greens provides more efficient feeding. It gets down to the grass roots quicker, and gives you more feeding power for your money. We ll prove it to you on your own course, free of charge. While other fertilizers are still at the surface level—where they can be mowed away by greens mowers—Agrico’s 18-4-10 formula is already rapidly penetrating to the root zone. The key to its rapid penetration is Agrico’s scientifically sized, extremely dense particles. These tiny, non-burning granules are quickly dissolved and absorbed to provide instant, longer lasting feeding power. With far less pick-up by mowers. Proven on leading golf courses, Agrico’s 18-4-10 contains the balanced nutrient formula necessary for controlled sustenance of high-quality turf. Ten units of water insoluble nitrogen provide the balanced ratio necessary for continued, long-term feeding. Quickly available sources of nitrogen cause immediate green-up... Sulphate of potash increases summer durability and winter hardiness, while reducing disease incidence. Agrico’s low phosphorus content avoids excessive build-up while promoting vigorous, deep root formation. “We’ll Go To Any Links” To prove that Agrico works more efficiently, we ll go to any links. Complete the coupon below, and we ll come to you with a free product demonstration. We ll prove beyond a doubt the effectiveness of Agrico’s 18-4-10 formula for tees and greens. And we ll fill you in on Agrico’s full line of dependable course-care products. AgricvCountry Club Bud Camp 5208 Renfrew Drive Ft. Wayne, Indiana 46815 Please contact me for a free product demonstration of 18-4-10 and for information on Agrico’s other course-care products. Name_____________________________________ Title______________ Golf Course_______________ Street or P O. Box____________________________ Phone Number______________________________ City__________________ State__________ Zip___ Offer good only in Agrico trade areas. 9 the Norm Kramer Outstanding Scholar Award; and George Prieskorn, President of the Michigan Turfgrass Foundation. L to R: Dr. Kenyon Payne, MSU Student Coordinator; Thomas E. Mason, Jr., winner of the Outstanding Student Award; and George Prieskorn, President of the Michigan Turfgrass Foundation. ( Scotts) ProTurf Helping the superintendent through turf research... ■ Controlled Release Fertilizers ■ Fertilizer/Pesticide Combinations SCOTTS • LELY • GANDY SPREADERS Finest quality turfgrass seed-Fairways • Greens • Tees • Roughs Scotts Windsor and Victa blends ■ Fungicides-Herbicides-Insecticides ■ Soil Testing-Weed & Disease Identification Charles Croley Technical Representative 1120 Jefferson Street Lapeer. Mich. 48446 Telephone: 313/664-8266 10 AS A GREENSMOWER, AS A SPIKER, AS A THATCHER, TORO WILKIE TURF Equipment Company 1050 OPDYKE ROAD PONTIAC, MICHIGAN 48057 (313) 373-8800 11 SISCO SALESMEN at your SERVICE TOM KEN N ED Y joined the Sisco sales team in May 1973 a fter fourteen years c a llin g on g o lf courses for A g ric o - C hem icaI. Tom ’ s area includes northern Ohio and southeastern M ichigan and he stands ready to a s s is t you in any of your irrig a tio n needs. Ju st c a ll him at (313) 548-7272. Sprinkler Irrigation Supply Company, Division of A. J. Miller, Inc., 1316 N. Cam pbell Rd., Royal Oak, Mich. 48067, (313) 548-7272 Chicago (312) 629-7730, Kalamazoo (616) 381-0506, ENGINEERED RAIN ARE YOU INTERESTED IN JOINING THE MICHIGAN AND BORDER CITIES GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION? F ill in the questionaire below and mail to: N A M E O F IN T E R E S T E D P E R S O N DATE A LB ER T K ALTZ Maple Lane Golf Club Sterling Heights, Mich. 48077 Phone: Off. 268-2130, Res. 463-2892 I M A IL IN G A D D R E S S ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CITY-------------------------------------------------------------- STATE________________ ZIP ____ Or you may contact the next golf course supplier who calls on you and give him the information needed for application. 12 (2 /x tn n te *tt4 L by CARL SCHWARTZKOPF Mid*Continent Agronomist USGA - Green Section This month’ s Carl’s Comments appears in crossword puzzle form instead of the usual column. Crossword puzzles can be educational and entertaining. Answers next month. DOWN 1. Site of *74 U.S. Open 2. Southern turf 3. Thatch of inner coat of a seed 4. Above ground runner 5. Pebble Beach 10. Constituent of chlorophyll 12. *24 U.S. Open winner (in itials) 13. Flint Golf Tournament ACROSS 2. Found on greens 6. Far portion of ciubhead 7. Vegetative ground cover 8. Winner of *37 U.S. Open (initials) 9. Precious stone 11. Preposition/conjunction 12. Stem of grass with seedhead 14. Form of recreation 15. Hazard 16. Sward 17. First name of *64 U.S. Open winner 18. Initials of (52 & ’63 U.S. Open winner 19. 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Dr. Fred Grau related stories and names of the past, and James Latham showed a film of the 50’ s showing methods of golf course maintenance. A1 Radko of the USGA shared several of his pictures arid stories of early golf course construc­ tion. The next two sessions conveyed stories and research of today’ s prob­ lems. Gordon Brinkworth presented slides about “ Golf Around the World” which turned out to be a collection of the foreign golf courses ever assembled. finest pictures of On Thursday the conference turned to the “ future” , New ideas on the horizon were presented and four Michi­ gan area representatives did outstand­ ing jobs in presenting papers on the “ future” . Dr. Joe Vargas, of Michigan State University, brought the assembly up to date on “ Proper Use of Systemic Fungicides” . Followed by Superinten- Continued on Page 16 R.P. KLEIN & SONS, INC. 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Dill Company, Kalama­ zoo, Michigan, s p e a k i n g on “ The Future o f the Golf Course Superinten­ dent.” Other highlights of the conference 1 were the Equipment Show, the bus tour j of five golf courses and their facilities. 1 The Michigan Golf Team did an [ outstanding job representing our state. / They came in second!!! Through the [ years Michigan has always done well, i Hospitality Room success. Gene Johaningsmeir Once again our Hospitality Room at \ the Conference Headquarters was a f huge and his wife, Barbara, and Bob and \ Jackie Hope are to be thanked for their l efforts in hosting the room during the ! conference. took l Many other Superintendents turns hosting the “ watering hole” and did an outstanding job. Thanks to all the contributors and gifts which helped to liven up the party. O O P S Correction!!! Jim Vlassis is the chairman of the Golf Day Committee and Clem Wolfrom and Roger Gill are co-chairmen. The last issue of A Patch of Green stated that Clem was the chairman. 16 GCSAA Scholarship Award winners pictured with Ted Woehrle, Director of GCSAA. Left to right: Thomas E. Mason, Jr., Donald R. Ratcliff, Ted Woehrle, Frederick S. Green, and Clinton A. Overn. CALO-GRAN SNOW MOLD — AND ITS CONTROL < Mallinckrodt> DU PONT , STOP snow moLD ' COLD! TURFGRASS, INC. SOUTH LY O N , M ICH IG AN 48178 Phone: Area 313 437-1427 17 Lawn Equipment Corporation announces our New Division: L&EChemicals In order to serve our customers better, we have formed a separate company to specialize in Chemicals. 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