February 1975 GREEN LET THE EXPERTS AT J. J. DILL HELP YOU MAKE IT " # BUY DIRECT • SAVE MONEY GET FAST DELIVERIES Your budget will buy more — in chemicals and equipment to apply them — when you deal direct with Dill. As manufacturer, formulator and/or distributor, Dill can save you money. Consistently. Dill offers the most com­ plete line of quality turf chemicals in the midwest . . complete with appli­ cation instructions. Dill is headquarters for complete lines of: • Fungicides • Herbicides • Algaecides • Insecticides • Fog- gers • Sprayers. P R O M P T D E L IV E R Y throughout southern Michigan and northwestern Ohio, including weekly shipment via our trucks covering the Detroit, Flint, Lansing and Toledo areas. DIAL TOLL-FREE (WATTS) 800-632-4057 » T IP OF T H E M O N T H THIS SPRING . . . Don't be caught this Spring without adequate chemical supplies! Order your 1975 supplies NOW and assure prompt delivery and favorable prices. VALUABLE CATALOG Latest edition, up-dated in all respects. Contains a wealth of in­ formation. Lists and describes hundreds of chemicals, pesticides and equipment for maintenance of grounds and waters of golf courses, parks, recreation areas and resorts. KALAMAZOO, Ml 49005 J. J. DILL COMPANY Gentlemen: Please send your latest Turf Care Catalog. Box 788 Dept. PG-4 NAME ADDRESS C ITY_____ . STATE. .Z IP . 2 Go all out with Balan. You’ll get the best of the worst weed grasses The pre­ emergence program you can afford: Holds fast despite rain, irrigation. Balan clings to soil particles and forms a protective zone w here w eed grasses germ inate. It w on't leach aw ay. Long-lasting effectiveness. If your her­ b ic id e fiz z le s out e a rly , la te g e rm i­ nating w eed grasses such as goose- grass (crow foot or silver crabgrass) have a field day. Balan stays on the job. No fear of build-up in soil. Balan offers a com fortable safety m argin. It is de­ signed to break down gradually and naturally after its job is done. Economically priced* for all-over use. Balan gives you highly effective results at a bargain price. Phase out Poa annua (annual blue- grass). Poa annua represents a sizable dilem m a for m any superintendents. Balanlf irst choice for professional turf. ORDER YOUR BALAN NOW (Balan* — banatin. Elanco) h E CHEMICALS DIVISION of LAWN EQUIPMENT CORPORATION ^ ° n B a h o m , R e p re s e n ta tiv e 3 520 W. 11 M IL E ROAD R O Y A L O A K . M IC H IG A N 48068 (313 ) 398-3636 / [ ► \ \ rir^ M IC H IG A N AND BORDER I golf coubsm CITIES GOLF COURSE ]~ J SUPERINTENDENTS \ MICHIGAN -3 ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT GERALD GILL TAM -O-SHANTER COU N TRY CLU B 3466 Walnut Lake R oad Orchard L ake, M ichigan 48033 O ff. 626-8325. R es. 851-7904 VICE PRESIDENT GEORGE W. PRIESKORN BURROUGHS FARM GO LF CLUB 5341 Brighton R oad Brighton, M ichigan 48116 Off. 227-1381, R es. 229-9437 SECRETARY-TREASURER ROBERT HOPE, CGCS THE LOCHMOOR CLUB 20740 Marter R oad Oros8e P ointe W oods, M ichigan 48236 O ff. 881-8112, R es. 884-8684 BOARD OF DIRECTORS COUNTRY CLUB O F D E T R O IT WILLIAM W. MILNE 220 Country Club Drive O rosse P ointe Farms, M ichigan 48236 PINE LA K E COUNTRY CLUB ROGER GILL 1894 Alton C ircle W alled L ake, M ichigan 48088 O ff. 681-1322, R es. 264-6931 DON LA FOND BAY PO IN TE GO LF CLU B 3635 U nion Lake R oad Union Lake, M ichigan Off. 363-0144, R es. 363-1142 BARTON H ILLS COU N TRY CLUB BRUCE WOLFROM 639 Barber Street Ann Arbor, M ichigan 48105 O ff. 662-8359. R es. 663-9213 CLEM WOLFROM D E TR O IT G O LF CLUB 530 Kendry B loom field H ills, M ichigan 48013 Off. 345-4589, R es. 338-6375 JAMES G. VLASSIS LA K E LAN D S GO LF AND C .C . 8760 C hilson Road Brighton, M ichigan 48116 O ff. 227-5441. R es. 227-6926 PRESIDENT EMERITUS TED WOEHRLE, CGCS OAKLAN D H ILLS COU N TRY CLU B Birmingham. M ichigan O ff. 644-3352, R es. 646-8512 "A Patch of Green" 31823 U tica Road, F raser, M ichigan 48026 (313) 293-3540 the M ichigan and P u b lish e d m onthly by B order C itie s G o lf Course Superintendents A s s o c ia tio n C irc u la tio n 1,250 Ted Woehrle, Oakland Hills C.C. Clem Wolfrom, Detroit Golf Club C o -E d ito rs Blakeman Publications G raphic A rts /C irc u la tio n ADVERTISING RATES Double P age Spread............................................ *100.00 Back O utside P a g e...................................................65.00 Full P a g e.......................................................................55.00 Half P a g e...................................................................... 35.00 Quarter P a g e................................................................25.00 Eighth P a g e.................................................................. 12.50 Sixteenth P a ge...............................................................7.50 C la s sifie d Ad (per in ch )...........................................5.00 DISCOUNT RATES One Year 10 % THIS MONTH’S ADVERTISERS In c. C e n tu ry Supply C o rp o ra tio n C h ip m an D iv is io n o f R h o d ia C o w b e ll S eed s, D & L G arden C e n te r & L an d s c a p in g J .J . D ill C om pany L & E C h e m ic a ls L a k e s h o re E q u ip m e n t & S upply C o . j L a w n E q u ip m en t C o rp o ra tio n L e b a n o n /A g ric o L o fts P e d ig re e d S eed , In c . W .F . M ille r G arden O .M . S co tt & Sons C o m p any S p rin k le r Irrig a tio n S upply T e rm in a l S ale s C o rp o ratio n T u rfg ra s s , In c. T u rf S u p p lie s , In c . USS A g ri-C h e m ic a ls W ilk ie T u rf E q u ip m en t C om pany 4 The President’s Message This issue of our magazine, A Patch of Green, marks the beginning of its 5th year of existence. Each and every year we have watched this publication grow with mere and more information to aid us in golf course management. We have seen the publication grow in circulation from 500 to 1,250 with the last issue, and e v e r y o n e who receives a copy each month thoroughly enjoys its contents. You may have noticed in the January issue that the cover has been re­ designed to commemorate our 50th year as an organization. All of this success is due largely ‘ to our editor, Ted Woehrle, who writes and gathers articles each month for publication in A Patch of Green - and believe me, this is no easy task. Ted has been editor since the magazine’ s birth and has graciously accepted the } job each year. I would like to remind the member- } ship that anyone who has any infor­ mation or anything of interest in the r filed of Golf Course Superintending, should send it to Ted, it helps him, and would also aid our magazine. I can’t think of a better way to reach the entire membership, be it an ad to sell something or just an article of interest to the membership. I would like to thank Ted Woehrle for his time consuming task as editor, and also all the suppliers for their generous support each month. Com­ bined they make A Patch of Green one of the finest newsletters in the country. Jerry Gill President MBCGCSA M aterial W anted What Educational Programs do you want presented at monthly meetings in 1975? A request from Bill Milne, Chairman of the Educational Committee, was made for subject material to be pre­ sented at our monthly meetings. Drop a line to Bill if you have a special request or suggestion. Ted Woehrle, right, reading the “ Certified Golf Course Superintendent’ * wall plaque to recipient Don Olsund, center, as President Jerry Gill looks on. 5 600 Attend Turf grass Conference Over 600 interested turf men and women registered and attended the 45th Annual Turfgrass Conference at Michi­ gan State University on January 14-15, 1975. The meetings were held at the Kellogg Center for Continuing Educa­ tion. A new format was used this year to help utilize the limited space to the best advantage. Concurrent sessions were held to accomodate as many members as possible without over crowding them. The materials offered were well presented by outstanding speakers. One outstanding and memorable talk was given by the Rev. Charles Willey, who’ s topic was “ Pick up a piece of Sunshine’ ’ . He stressed the point that we should display a wholesome atti­ tude to work and SM/LE a lot. We should do things for the joy of doing them. Another suggestion to the audience to “ develop and m a i n t a i n a was willingness to learn and to live.’ ’ We must also acquire a wholesome a t t i t u d e to people. The secret to happiness is being kind to others. “ What are you willing to live and die fcr?’ ’ The absence of conviction is what causes people to fail. Remember, today is the first day of the rest of your life! The closing topic was about Public Relations in Inflationary Times, pre­ sented by Dr. Vern Freeh, Assistant Director, Office of Special Programs, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, Minnesota. He said it is important to all of us that we have a successful life to live effectively. We need these six charac­ teristics: 1. We must have self-respect and self acceptance. 2. A good sense of humor is important. 3. The ability to function in the face of ambiguity is necessary. 4. We must have a minimum of a no-n style of life and work towards a maxj mum of a yes-yes style of life - 9 otherwords be positive. 5. Develop the ability to feel and saj WOW! On occasion we should let ou emotions show. 6. We should all have the capacity cl mutuality. The art of working together and teamwork are essential. NEXT YEARS TURF CONFERENCE WILL BE ON THURSDAY & FRIDAY JANUARY 15-16, 1976 Lee Record, left, of the USGA presentin check to Dr. Jim Beard for turf research. $ 3 0 0 0 Research Grant Presented by GCSAA The Golf Course Superintendent Association of America presented Dr Paul Riecke a research grant of $3,00( for work to be done in “ Tu r f g r a si cultivation effects on soil physica properties.’ ’ Dr. Riecke would like to find ou exactly what happens to the soil during and after many of the practices of soi cultivation used today. ) Frank Forier receives Meritorious Award Gene Johanningsmeier, Chairman of the Selection C o m m i t t e e , had the pleasant duty of presenting the coveted Meritorious Service Award to Frank i i Forier. This years recipient joins the ranks f of some pretty great people here in Michigan. Past winners are: 1967 — Dr.-James Tyson 1968 - Charles Chapman 1969 - Clarence Wolfrom 1970 — Dr. Ken Payne 1971 - George Prieskorn, Sr. 1972 — Hiram F. Godwin 1973 - Ward Cornwell 1974 — No recipient 1975 — Frank Forier Frank \ is a past president of the 1 Foundation. He served as president from 1967 to 1971. During his tenure as president he was instrumental in the growth of the foundation and its , importance in the turf world. Frank also helped obtain the $50,000 line item from for sod production research. the State Legislature CHIPCO tlw most effective arsenal ever assembled lo protect your turf □ 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 left, Chairman of the ne Johanningsmeier, ntorious Service Award Committee, presenting f award to Frank Forier. 7 RHODtA INCORPORATED AGRICULTURAL DIVISION Somerset, New Jersey 08873 Awards Presented at Luncheon The noon luncheon on Tuesday, January 14 was highlighted by the presentation of several student awards. The “ Outstanding Student” award was presented to Jim Wile. This award is p r e s e n t e d to the student who is selected by a committee made up of faculty members, fellow students and turfgrass members in leadership and scholastics. for qualities The annual Norm Kramer Award was presented to Marty Miller. Marty was given this award for his scholastic ability. This award is given to the turf student with the highest grade point. The Norm Kramer Award is given in the memory of the late Norm' Kramer who was president of the Michigan Turfgrass Foundation when he passed away. He was a believer in the student program at State. Norm was also the immediate past president of the Golf Course Superin­ tendents Association of America and Superintendent of the Point-O-Woods Country Club, Benton Harbor, Michigan. Other winners of this award were: Chris Fochtman, 1972 Roger Southworth, 1973 Doug Quiram, 1974 and Marty Miller this year. George Prieskorn, President of the Michi­ gan Turfgrass Foundation, left, presenting the “ Outstanding Student Award” to Jim Wile. Marty Miller with his Norm Kramer Aw an (outstanding scholar) which was present by Clem Wolfrom. Marty comes to us from Phoenix, Arizona after spending some time in the Navy. He is looking for employment upon graduation. I know that you believe you under-j stand what you think I said. But, I am not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant. ( S c o ffs ) P r o T u rf H elping the superintendent through tu rf 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 Ted Mulcahey T ech n ica l R epresen tative 7205 S. Jennings Road Swartz Creek, Mich. 48473 Telephone: 313/05 5 -47 0 2 8 «netimes it’s better to hear it from some- me else... Here's what Berkley Carter of Tuckahoe Turf Farms,"Slocum, R.l. has to say about barçfh KENTUCKY BLUEQRASS U.S. Plant Patent =#3186 Dwarf Variety “ I use Baron fo r every acre o f bluegrass I grow . Baron gives w nat y ou guys call in you r advertising. . . a tight-fisted ro o t system . It holds together. . .1 can shake it like a rug.” “Of all the bluegrasscs, Biron is resistant to m ore dbeases. I’ve had tw o d iffe r ent bluegrass fields side by ■deand Baron always show s - more resistance.* It nolds up b color throughout the Kison with a m inim um o f wter and fertilizer.” “ When I need a herbicide, Baron can take the shocks better w ithout streaks or setbacks. It is an aggressive grass needing on ly m inim um m aintenance practices.” “ Baron com es up fast. . . that's im portant to me. I want to sec fu zz in 7 days so that the soil is protected as soon as possible.” ‘It's hard enough getting the seedbed ready; I'm not going to spoil everything with a p o o r quality seed. I d on 't know w hy every sod grow er doesn ’t use B aron.” “And your Jamestown Fescue Is great too!' Jamestown is perfect for a bluegrass blend, particularly Baron. It has great eye appeal and when sod is needed for sun and shade areas Jamestown/Baron really go well together. One more comment from Berkley. . .“When you've got a g ood thing going — stick with it. " There’s not much more we can add except that Lofts Pedigreed Seed Company or any authorized distrimr — r utor is nearby wherever you grow sod. L ' Esclusi«« North A morte an Grower and Distributor Lofts Pedigreed Seed, Inc. Bound Brook, N.J. 08805 / (201) 356-0700 •Tuckahoe Turf Farm«, growers of 600 acres of cultivated sod is one of the largest sod farms in New England. 9 Dues increased at Special Meeting On January 6, 1975, at a special meeting held at Bay Pointe T3olf Club, an increase in annual dues was pro­ posed by the Board of Directors and unanimously approved by the member­ ship. After a thorough discussion about our needs and shortages, the vote was cast and here are the new dues: Class A from $15.00 to $18.00 Class B from $15.00 to $18.00 Class C from $10.00 to $12.00 Class D from $20.00 to $25.00 Secretary-Treasurer, B o b H o pe , urges each of you to be prompt about paying your dues. O th e r B u s in e s s T ra n s a c te d & R ep o rted The date for the fall GOLF DAY was announced as September 19, 1975. This is a Friday and not on Monday as was the practice in the past. The Friday date was chosen to avoid a conflict with the PGA. We hope to gain their support this year so we are changing our date. Don Benham, chairman of the ticket committee, has embarked on a totally new selling program. We are planning on manning a booth at the annual Flo­ wer Show at Cobo Hall this year to T U R F G R A S S / v < / promote ticket sales. Tickets were also available at the Turf Conference in January. Details of the ticket program will be covered in future issues of the Patch of Green. The dates of the Flower Sho\i are March 15-23, from 5-10 p.m. and all day Saturday and Sunday. Clem Wolfrom, chairman of the Show Commit­ tee, estimates that he will need about 40 men. There are a few vacant spots left in the schedule. Call Clem at 345-4589 and volunteer now. Bruce Wolfrom, chairman of the that raffle GOLF DAY, announced tickets will be sold for: 1. Riding lawnmower 2. Complete set of golf clubs 3. Wheelbarrow of booze and many other smaller prizes. Our next meeting will be held at a club in Windsor during the month of April. This will be a joint meeting with the Ontario Superintendents. “ When one door closes another opens; but we often look so long and so regret­ fully upon the closed door that we do not see the one which has opened for, us.” - Alexander Graham Bell g -------------------------------------- S P E C I A L I S T S TWO COMPLETE SEED INVENTORIES M erion Baron W in te r G reen Fylking N u g g et N o rle a C O W B E L L TELEPHONE WAYLAND 616-792-2241 i WAYLAND MICHIGAN 49348 ★ \ E E D S 10 GOLD TAG SEED QUALITY BLENDS Special Mixes for your particular need P O R A T E D BRIGHTON 313-229-6169 GRAND RAPIDS 616-877-4614 TORO PARKMASTER AND TURF IRACTO R Our Parkmaster mows swaths from 30 in. to I 8V2 ft. wide at the touch of a finger.. . . Or buy the turf tractor alone. Your choice of 5, 7 or 9 cutting units - hydraulically raised and lowered in any sequence, individually and in groups. That’s how the Parkmaster gives you a mowing tractor that can cover up to 80 acres of turf in an 8 hour day. It combines flexibility with high capacity, and comes complete with features found in no other mowing tractor of its kind. The Parkmaster is built around the Toro Turf Tractor - the first turf tractor with an optional ROPS safety package that’s certified to meet OSHA regulations. And you can buy the tractor with gas or diesel power, too. Call Wilkie Turf Equipment Company at (313) 373-8800 for a demonstration. WILKIE TURF E q u ip m en t C o m p an y 1050 OPDYKE ROAD PONTIAC. MICHIGAN 48057 (313) 373-8800 TORO 11 NOW IS THE TIME TO PLAN YOUR SPRING NEEDS! D o y o u n e e d : Compression Couplings? Repair Clamps? (Buckner* Parts? We stock for your irrigation needs. GIVE US A CALL! Sprinkler Irrigation Supply Company Division of A. J. Miller, Inc., 1316 N. Campbell Rd., Royal Oak, Mich. 48067, (313) 398-2233 Chicago (312) 629-7730 / / 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: BOB HOPE The Loclanoor Club 20740 Marter Read Grasse Peinte Woods, Mi. 48236 Off. 881-8112, Res. 884-8684 N AM E O F IN T E R E S T E D P E R S O N D A T E _________ M A IL IN G A D D R E S S ______________________________________________________________ __ C I T Y _________________________________S T A T E ___________________ Z I P ___________________ Or you may c o n ta ct the next g o lf course su p p lie r who c a lls on you and g ive him the in fo rm a tio n needed fo r a p p lic a tio n . 12 Today's Confusing Economic Language Have you ever wondered what some some of these terms meant when you heard them? . . . Budget deficit, Con­ sumer Price Index (CPI), Depression, Gross National Product (GNP), Infla­ tion, Prime Rate, Recession, Stagfla­ tion. Budget deficit-A situation in which the government spends more than it takes through taxes and other revenue. Governments finance deficits by bor­ rowing from the public. The interest on the public debt becomes part of govern­ ment spending in future years. Index (CPI)—A statistical figure that measures the change in price of a selected market basket of goods assumed to be pur­ chased by the average urban worker with a wife and two children (often called the cost-of-living index). Consumer Price Depression - A period of low gen­ eral economic activity marked especi­ ally by unemployment. Gross National Product (GNP) — The total dollar value of goods and services produced by the economy in a given year. It is the broadest measure of the health of an economy. “ Real” GNP is the GNP adjested to eliminate the distorting effects of inflation. Inflation — The situation in which prices in general are rising. There are two kinds of inflation: Cost-push in­ flation which comes about because special interests have the power to force wages or prices up on their own; excess-demand inflation which occurs when demand for goods and services rises more swiftly than the society’ s ability to produce them. Both types of Continued on Next Page 50 Lb N«t Weight LEBANON Qwtto/CM FERTILIZER TURF PRODUCTS A New Outside Appearance - Same Dependable Quality Inside E__ Ousto/CM FERTILIZER G ood Names To Grow By Call your Country Club Distributor or James L. Camp. 13 Irrigation Specs published by SIA The Sprinkler Irrigation Association has announced the p u b l i c a t i o n of “ Recommended Installation Specifica­ tions for Sprinkler Irrigation Systems for Turf and Landscaping” . The Speci­ fication is designed to serve as a national standard for the installation of turf and landscaping irrigation sys­ tems and to establish the lines of authority and responsibilities between the irrigation contractor/installer and the owner. It forms a guide for a com­ plete installation of an i r r i g a t i o n Economic Language Cont. inflation may occur at the same time. Prime rate — The rate of interest charged by commercial banks for short­ term loans to the most credit-worthy corporations. Recession - A period in which the economy’ s output of goods and ser­ vices undergoes a prolonged, deep decline. Many economists consider a recession a decline in real Gross Na­ tional Product that stretches on for more than six months. Stagflation — A new word coined several years ago to describe the situ­ ation in which output is constant or falling (stagnation) while prices are rising (inflation). — The International Teamster, Nov. ’ 74 system and is divided into sections covering General Requirements, Mater­ ial Specifications, Installation Pro­ cedures and Owners Responsibility. The section dealing with General Requirements reviews the scope of the work to be completed on the specific installation, application of state and local codes and permits, coverage of bonds and insurance, verification of plans and specifications, working con­ ditions on the installation, responsi­ bility for provision of utilities on the site, time of installation, workmanship, a review of quality assurance and instructions and record \ o p e r a t i n g drawings. be installed, requirements Section Two, covering Material Specifications, reviews all equipment to for bidding and provision for substitute equipment of equal or better quality than specified, and a listing of mater­ ials and equipment to be specified. Installation Procedures includes pro­ vision instruction of personnel regarding the terms and conditions of the installation and safety procedures and details as to location staking, sod j removal, excavation, pipe fitting and ( assembly, installation procedures fa* sprinklers, coupling valves, control wire and/or tubing, automatic Continued on Page 16 quick for No synthetically produced fertilizer can compare with MiLORGANiTE Golf Courses Use More MILORGANITE*«®; Than Any Other Fertili TERMINAL SALES CORR 12871 EATON AVE. DETROIT, MICH. 48227 (313) 491 -0606 14 s a f e i Vertagreen U reafo rm Fertilizer 3 8 - 0 - 0 Vertagreen Tournament Plus Sooool Tur« Food Formula Vertagreen Tee'G reeri Technical Turf Food for Tees & Greens Vertagreen Tournament Vertagreen Fertilizer Professional 1248 Vertagreen Fertilizer For Professional lurf with Balan W RITE FOR C O M P LETE S P E C IFIC A TIO N S H E E TS Agri-Chemicals Division of United States Steel P O Box 1685, A tlanta. G a 30301 GCSAA Scholarships Awarded A1 and Marty are both in their second year of the two-year turf pro­ gram under Dr. Ken Payne. A1 is from Mt. Prospect, Illinois, and will be working at the Glenview Club in Chi­ cago next summer under Superintendent Bruce Sering. Congratulations to these two deserving young men. U pjohn Awards Marty Miller, winner of the 1975 Ncrm Kramer Award, and A1 Weber received scholarships from the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America. Irrigation Specifications Cont. controllers, valve boxes, testing and backfilling. The Specifications conclude with a statement of the Owners Responsibility including provision for change orders, acceptance job, maintenance during the warranty period and provision for payment for the work during progress of the job and final payment upon completion. completed Copies of the Specification are available at a cost of $1.00 per copy from the Sprinkler Irrigation Assoc, at 13975 Connecticut Ave., Suite 301, Silver Spring, Maryland 20906. of the | P resented for First Time Two scholarships were presented to two students by Henry Lion of Upjohn of Kalamazoo. They were given to Chris Early and John Kirtland. These are new awards and the students are very excited about receiving them. Thanks to Upjohn Chemical (TUCQ)r for this much appreciated help. ACTI-DIONE in your Program Acti-dione Thiram Broad spectrum Turi fungicide T U C O TURFGRASS, INC. SOUTH LYON, MICHIGAN 48178 Phone: Area 313 437-1427 16 Are there any Real Shortages? Today we read and hear so much about “ shortages” . The first thing we know we’re completely brainwashed into believing it. Sure, we think first of all the material things that are short but let’ s look at the many pluses there are, such as: Loyalty — between manufacturer, distributor, customer, management, employee, etc. You can assemble all these things into a BIG PLUS. Confidence — Faith in the salesman who serves you and the employee who repays you in kind“ with dependability, honesty and a sincere effort to fill his responsibility. Sharing — Opportunities to share ideas and put successes, exchange them to work for mutual benefit. Caring - Offering a helping hand to our fellowrman regardless of his sta­ tion, his color and/or his creed. This is the American tradition and no one is going to break it down. Faith - Trust in the basic honesty of men and a restoration of belief in the American Ideals that have survived these many crises in our history. True, there may be forces from time to time that would attempt to shatter our morale but renewing our Faith in the Eternal God will carry us through. As we approach the new season let us not forget our responsibilities to each other and make better use of the spiritual gifts that the Lord has placed within our grasp. - Jack Baker, H.V. Carter, Co. Inc. CLASSIFIED ADS C o lle g e WANTED - A s s is ta n t G o lf C o u rse for m u n i c i p a l g o lf S uperintendent tra in in g d e s ira b le . course. Must be e x p e rie n c e d in a ll p h ases o f golf course m a in te n a n c e . M e c h a n ic a l ab ility d e s ira b le . 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GRASS SEED FERTILIZERS FUNGICIDES W IT H O U T C A L L IN G 29T 1200 TURF SUPPLIES INC. 6 9 0 0 Pardee Rd.,Tay lor, M ic h ig a n (313)291-1200 Y o u r B e s t B e f" for IRRIGATION SPRINKLER 8UPPLIE8 RAINBIRD-NELSON-SAFE-T-LAWN BUCKNER - MOODY -SKINNER PIPE & FITTINGS — PVC — Sewer & Drain (Corr) — Polyethylene — Galvanized — Copper — Aluminum PUMPS AND PUMPING STATIONS COMPLETE IRRIGATION — Systems Design — Specifications — Budget Estimates W HOLESALE DISTR IBU TO RS CENTURU SUPPL» CORP. 3890 W. Eleven Mile Rd. Berkley, Mi. 48072 (313) 543-7730 RAIN-AID DIV. 22159 Telegraph Rd. Southfield, Mi. 48075 (313) 356-9137 Suppliers News Century Supply Corp. Ernie Hodas, President of Century Supply Corp. announces the election of Ben C. Taliaferro III to the position of Vice-President General Manager, Rain- Aid Division in Southfield, Michigan. Rain-Aid specializes in irrigation systems for golf courses, farms and industry. Mr. Taliaferro was educated at Lawrence Institute of Technology and has been employed at Rain-Aid for the past four years as Chief Designer and Manager. Century Supply Corp. announces the addition of Mr. Kent Strachan to its “ Golf Course Sales Team” . Kent, formerly with Riley Lawn and Golf in Indianapolis, Indiana is an experienced golf course irrigation designer and installing contractor. Kent will be working out of the Rain-Aid office in Southfield. Lakeshore Equipment & Supply Co. ; Lakeshore Equipment & Supply Co. I has moved into its new home at 300 Abbe Road, Elyria, Ohio 44035. Their new building backs up to Route 57, one block south of Route 20 (Center Ridge Road) and is on the corner of Taylor and Abbe Roads. The toll free phone! number is (800) 321-7423 for its Michi­ gan customers, and the Elyria number! is (216) 323-7544. Milwaukee Sewerage Commission ; The Milorganite Division of the1 Milwaukee Sewerage Commission has moved from Jones Island and P.O. Box 2079, Milwaukee, Wis. 53201 to: Milorganite Division Milwaukee Sewerage Commission 8500 South Fifth Avenue Oak Creek, Wisconsin 53154 P.O. Box 160 The new telephone number 764-2300. is (414) All sales, traffic and agronomic matters will be handled at the new location. Continue to pay invoices at the old address. 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