GV ’ .A/ > pb r f f i T N i t __ f > February 1978 TRIAL m a r o 1 9 / ; MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY _______LIBRA PUtt _____ A PATCH GREEN Official Publication of the Michigan & Border Cities Golf Course Superintendents Association We have the most complete line of turf chemicals in the midwest. 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Scott & Sons Company Sprinkler Irrigation Supply Terminal Sales Corporation Turfgrass, Inc. Turf Supplies, Inc. USS Agri-Chemicals Wilkie Turf Equipment Company 3 th Annual MICHIGAN TURFGRASS CONFERENCE By ‘ Tuck’ Tate The 48th Annual Michigan Turf- grass Conference was recently held on January 10-llth, 1978 at The Kellogg Center for Continuing Education, Michigan State U n i v e r s i t y , East Lansing. In spite of the unusual cold and snowy conditions that prevailed, it was a very successful Conference an with excellent program being presented. the outstanding Among speakers were Dr. William Davis, Department of Environmental Horti­ culture, University of California, Dr. Haruo Tashiro, Department of Entomology, Cornell University, Dr. James B. Beard, Department of Soil & Sciences, Texas A&M, Dr. Drop Robert Partyka, Chem-Lawn Cor­ poration, Dr. Joseph M. Vargas, Jr., D e p a r t m e n t of Botany & Plant Pathology, M.S.U., Dr. Frank Laem- lien, same Department, M.S.U., Dr. Robert Ruppel, D e p a r t m e n t of E n t o m o l o g y , M.S.U., Drs. J. E. Kaufmann, and K.T. Payne, Department of Crop & Soil S c i e n c e s , M.S.U., Senator Jack Wilborn, Kalamazoo, Mich., Mr. Peter Loft, Loft’ s Pedigreed Seek Co., Bound Brook, N.J., Mr. Art Brown, Director Lawn Sprayers Ass’ n of Michigan and others. At this con­ ference, Dr. James B. Beard, Texas A&M University was awarded the Michigan Turfgrass F o u n d a t i o n Meritorious Service Award by President James W. Smith of The Foundation. Guest speaker in the “ Big Ten” Room was Art Holst, A Pro On The Go whose subject, “ Funny Thing About Foot­ ball” was excellent and more so now to those that heard him since he was one of the officials in the super game at New Orleans, four days later. Paul Rieke ' the turfgrass The Michigan Turfgrass Foundation held it’ s annual meeting during this Conference and in line with the desire to expand it’ s Board of Directors to twelve with guaranteed representation from all p a r t s of the s t a t e plus representation from various segments of industry. Robert Rieschl was elected to the Board as representing the Northern Michigan Turf Managers Association, Wallace Huggett as r e p r e s e n t i n g the Sod Growers Association of Michigan, Robert Olsen as representative of the \ Lawn Care Industry and Robert Barton was elected as an “ At Large” repre­ sentative. This now brings to a total of ten directors and each year one will be added until twelve members are on the Board of Directors. j After the Conference at the meeting of the Board of Directors, Michigan Turfgrass Foundation, Mr. Gordon LaFontaine, vice-president of Lawn Equipment Corporation, Royal Oak, was elected President of the Founda­ tion for the coming year. At the same time, Mr. C.E. “ Tuck” Tate was elected Vice-President. A at and new publication was forth­ coming this Conference called “ NEWSNOTES” it will be a quarterly publication of the Michigan Turfgrass Foundation with Paula M. Dietz, as Editor. This publication will be sent to all members of The Foundation and in it will be informa­ tion that is hoped to keep you abreast o f the turfgrass industry in Michigan. People can be divided into three groups; those who make things happen, those who watch things happen, and those who wonder what happened. 4 I Michigan Turfgrass Foundation What is it? > The Michigan Turfgrass Foundation is a cooperative turfgrass research > and educational association of golf clubs, lawn care industry, park boards, seed, sod and stolon growers, ceme- tery associations, athletic associa­ tions, ski clubs, airports, and seed, supply e q u i p m e n t dealers interested the development of better turfgrasses and better methods of turfgrass maintenance. The Purpose. . . and in > of the Michigan Turfgrass Founda­ tion is (1) to establish and maintain a turfgrass research and educational fund to be used to support and expand the turfgrass research and educational program of the Michigan Agricultural p Experiment Station and thus to (2) promote and advance the interests of its members as growers of turfgrasses, the turfgrass industry, and association industries improvement of turfgrasses consistent with the best interests of the public. the in > The Board of Directors and MSU staff at meeting of Michigan Turfgrass Foundation. of the industry turfgrass given to the to the student Activities and Services Awards: “ Meritorious Services Award” individual who has done an outstanding job in the promo­ tion in Michigan. Outstanding Student Award given in the 2-year turfgrass program who has demon­ strated leadership quality, worked hard on extra curricular activities while obtaining satisfactory grades. The “ Norm Kramer Award” given to the 2-year student who obtains the highest grade point through 3 terms. Field Days: The MTF supports the Michigan State University field days at East Lansing and the Northern Michigan turfgrass field day in Traverse City. Government Relations: for The MTF represents you on such issues as r e s t r i c t e d use of key fertilizers food production after the energy crises, pesticide registra­ tion and calcellations and many other important issues. T urfgras s Conferences: The MFT, in cooperation with MSU, holds an annual 2-day t u r f g r a s s conference in January to present the latest findings on turfgrass manage­ ment, fertility, soils, diseases, weeds, varieties, pesticides and other timely topics. Continued 5 Research: research The MTF has donated over $100,000 since its inception in 1954 to support turfgrass in Crop & Soil Sciences, Botany & Plant Pathology, and Entomology. The research genera­ ted by these m o n i e s has led to practices that are being used by you in the field today. Extension: The MTF has provided important monies for transportation and expenses which has allowed MSU personnel to visit the turfgrass industries of the state and help individuals solve their problems, often on an emergency basis. The Importance to Your Organization The development, testing, and evaluation of better turfgrasses and of better methods of turfgrass main­ tenance has a common interest for all facets of the turfgrass industry; it enhances the landscapes and provides better facilities for enjoyment of the recreational sports; lessens the dust hazards and upkeep of airports and roadsides as well as play areas and cemeteries. it Through the cooperative participa­ lawn care tion of many golf clubs, industry, parks, cemeteries, athletic associations, ski clubs, seed, sod, and stolon growers, and organizations turf management, funds have been made available to do research in these important areas. concerned with sufficient airports, activities of the Michigan Turfgrass Foundation are governed by a Board o f Directors composed of twelve (12) members plus the Executive Secretary. , The board of directors is composed of I representatives each of the ‘ following organizations or groups: 1) Michigan & Border Cities Golf from Course Association S u p e r i n t e n d e n t s > Michigan Turfgrass 2) Northern Managers The Administration business The affairs and the j 3) Western Michigan Golf Course Superintendents Association Sod Grower Association 4) 5) A Commercial Turfgrass Supplier ; 6) Representative A Cemetery or Park Representa­ tive 7) Custom Lawn Care Representa­ tive plus 5 members elected at large Financing of the research and educational | interested activities of the Michigan Turfgrass Foundation call for the continuous support of all facets of the turfgrass industry in turfgrass re­ search in the state of Michigan in the form of membership fees. An invitation ( is extended to all organizations and j individuals interested in the develop- i ment of better turfgrasses and methods j of turfgrass maintenance to become active members of the Foundation. Continued No synthetically produced fertilizer can compare with MILORGANITE Golf Courses Use More M IL O R G A N IT E ^ t Than Any Other Fertilizer TERMINAL SALES CORR 12871 EATON AVE. DETROIT, MICH. 48227 (313) 491 -0606 6 Les Rutan, Outstanding Student Award winner, with Ward Swanson, Chairman and MTF Director. Membership Information Organizations: directors, Superintendents, and managers of golf courses, golf asso­ ciations, recreation areas, cemeteries, custom lawn applicators, landscape contractors, sod growers, school grounds and athletic fields, airports related organizations. Membership services are provided to all employees. Annual dues - $40. Individual: parks, and Any person not representing an organization or corporation is invited to individual member. join as an Annual dues - $25. Student: Any full-time toward a degree or certificate in turfgrass science or management is welcome to join the Michigan Turfgrass Foundation on a complimentary basis. This category does not provide voting privileges. studying student Christmas Party a success despite snowstorm Chairman Walt Trombley, Superin­ tendent, Arrowhead Golf Club, and his wife are to be congratulated for their efforts in making the Christmas Party a joyful occasion. One hundred and fifty-two people braved the storm to attend the party held at the Edgewood Golf Club on December 9, 1977. The ‘ Godfather* checking out the action at the Chris! Party - left, Gerry G ill and Don LaFond on the right Below: Walt and Lorraine Trombley, Chairman of the Christmas Party. [ * Barbara and Gene Johaningsmeier. The quick feet of Jim Smith dancing with Mrs. Vargas. BOB PRIESKORN RECEIVES QUARTER CENTURY PIN Bob elite Prieskorn, Superintendent Godwin Glenn Golf Club, was pre­ sented his Quarter Century Pin at the GCSAA Conference in San Antonio. He joins over 300 other members of this club. Congratulations, Bob. Tax help fo r S uperintendents Service, Revenue According to information from the Internal recent legislation has brought about several changes in tax law which may affect tas filed by golf course superintendents. You should be aware of these changes and begin now to gather the information you will need to file your return next year. r e t u r n s Updated laws say in order to qualify for long-term capital gain or loss treatment, taxpayers must have held an asset (stocks, bonds or real property) for at least nine months. In previous limit was six If you hold a capital asset months. for nine months, taxes are due on only half the profits. Knowing this ahead of time could represent a significant tax savings for you. years the For more information, consult IRS “ Sales and Other Publication 544, Dispositions of Assets.” If you move because of your job a maximum deduction of $1,500 may be allowed for pre-move expenses such the cost of house hunting and as temporary housing. This is up from $1,000 last year. You may also claim some job-related moving expenses if you moved more than 50 miles (up from 35 miles last year). Check Pub­ lication 521, Information on Moving Expenses.” “ Tax If you are a worker under IW 2 and did not participate in any other pension plan or annuity plan during the year, you may include your spouse in your Individual Retirement Arrangement, if your spouse is not working. If you establish an IRA for you and your spouse, you may contribute a total of 15 percent of your compensation to a maximum of $1,750. The advantage of an IRA is that taxes are not paid on the funds in the account until the funds are withdrawn, when you will probably be in a lower tax bracket. An IRA plan is available to GCSAA members through GCSAA. IRS Publication 590, “ Tax Information on Individual Retirement Savings Programs,” contains more facts. Your local IRS office has these free publications and others about your taxes. They also can answer specific questions you may have about your return. CASSETTE TAPES AVAILABLE Casette tapes of many of the edu­ cational sessions at this year’ s San Antonio conference are available for $3.95 a tape (one session per tape). These casettes may be ordered from: Convention Seminar Cassettes 13356 Sherman Way North Hollywood, Calif. 91605 Telephone 213-765-2777 According to GCSAA Director of Education Palmer Maples Jr., this is the first year the service has been offered. The company will accept Master Charge, VISA, Carte Blanche, American Express, personal checks or cash. A postage and handling charge o f 25 cents per cassette will be added. PROGRESS MADE ON BOOK W.H. Daniel and R.P. Freeborg have been w r i t i n g a ‘Turf Manager’ s Handbook’ . The last parts will be sent to the printer in early November. The book will contain 260 tables, 100 drawings, 160 black and white pictures, plus 80 colored pictures, along with 150,000 words. It’ s been a challenge to the authors! Hopefully, the Havest Pub­ by April, 1978, lishing Co. (Publishers of Weeds, Trees and Turf) will have the book on the market. SPARTAN.AND ROUGHMASTER. ADJUSTMENT Spartan (above) and Roughmaster (below) gangs go to work in the Toro hydraulic Parkm aster and in other Toro frames Features and benefits of these gang mowers include: For the SPARTAN — a rugged new reel construction with seven steel spiders welded to a heavier 11/2 inch diameter reel shaft; one hand bedknife-to-reel adjustment gives precision control of cutting quality. 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Phone: Area 313 437-1427 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 Lochmoor Club 20740 Marter Road Grosse Pointe Woods, Mi. 48236 Off. 881-8112, Res. 884-8684 NAME OF INTERESTED PERSON D A T E _______ MAILING ADDRESS________________________________________________________ C I T Y ___________________________ S T A T E ________________ Z I P _______________ Or you m a y c o n t a c t th e n e x t g o l f c o u r s e s u p p l i e r w h o c a l l s o n y o u a n d g i v e h im t h e in f o r m a t i o n n e e d e d fo r a p p l i c a t i o n . 14 } How to Communicate Communicating with the people around you is important, but getting your message across and understanding saying probably what others are ; happens less often than you’ d like. What’ s the key to good communica- f tion? It’ s nothing more - or less - than saying what you mean and then letting f the other guy have an opportunity to do ; the same. Honesty and directness, s o m e t i m e s ruffling a few ; feathers, have the virtue of leading * to real contact between people, and to tackle a problem the way that’ s while ) head-on. Think about these points the next t time you have to communicate with a v co-worker. When you’re talking: f Don’t speak in the abstract. Instead of saying, “ I wish a little more work was getting done around here,” try, ‘T don’ t think you’ re getting enough work done.” have finished > . be. Don’t say, Avoid talking about what ought to “ We really should that maintenance by ; now.” Instead, “ I am concerned that we are behind on our maintenance schedule,” is more honest - and a lot easier for someone else to understand. Don’ t say something that contra- 5 diets the way you really feel. Keeping a smile on your face when you’re mad only makes it harder for you to com- , municate and for others to understand you. ' Don’t use words “ you,” “ we” or “ one” when you mean /. ' “ l think,” “ / need,” “ / want,” is a > lot more likely to get your message like across. The other side of the coin is giving the person you’re communicating with his chance to tell you what he really means. Here are a few ways to help him communicate with you: Stop talking! It seems obvious, but you can’ t find out what he has to say if you don’ t listen - and you can’t do that when you’re talking. Empathize with him. Try to put yourself in his place - imagine what he must feel like and what his per­ spective on the situation must be. an example, ask! If you don’ t u n d e r s t a n d , ask questions. If you want more information or It shows the person that you’ ve been listening and that you’re interested in what he has to say. But don’t ask embarrassing questions or ones designed to make him look bad. Look at the other person and con­ centrate on what he is saying. Focus your mind on what he is trying to say to you. Look at him. His face, eyes and hands are clues to what his message really is. Don’ t rush him. Give him time to say what he wants to say. Don’t interrupt. Communication doesn’ t need to be a problem. Honesty, directness and a real desire to listen are the most important parts. Thoreau, as he was dying, was asked if he had made his peace with God. “ I have never quarreled with Him,” was his reply. LAKESHORE EQUIPMENT & S U P P L Y CO. 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 r i c e Q u o t a t i o n O n R e q u e s t C A L L O U R N E W O F F I C E 300 So. 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So the person who helps you make that decision is very important to you. That’s why we stress the profession­ alism of your Northrup King man. And his willingness to get involved with your needs. For a thoroughly professional evaluation of your turf requirements, talk with your Northrup King repre­ sentative or distributor. He offers you quality turfseed— and a lot more. NORTHRUP, KING & CO. PACIFIC HEADQUARTERS (209) 237-4731 (415)843-7020 (213) 722-7893 (503) 928-2393 Fresno, 93725 Berkeley Los Angeles Tangent, Ore. 16 U.S.G.A. to Hold Regional Conference in Detroit invites throughout On Tuesday, March 21, 1978, the USGA GREEN SECTION will be holding a “ Regional Conference on Golf Course Management” at the Detroit Golf Club, Detroit, Michigan. This is just one of ten such meetings being held the United States. Carl Schwartzkopf, Chairman and Director, Mid-Continent Region, USGA Green Section, the r eade rs of The Patch of Green Members of the Michigan and Border Cities Golf Course Superintendents Association, Green Chairmen and Club Officials to attend the one-day con­ ference. The r e g i s t r a t i o n fee is $15.00 and reservations can be made by sending a check payable to the United States Golf Association, and mail it to the Mid-Continent Region, P.0. Box 592, Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014. Registrations must be made by March 10, 1978. This meeting is the effort of the USGA Committeemen of Detroit, the Education Committee of the Michigan and Border Cities Golf Course Superintendents Asso­ ciation of Michigan. The topics have been selected by members from the immediate area to discuss problems that are relevant to their turf grass management practices. of Some the h i g h l i g h t s are: Irrigation Practices “ Fertility & Related to Turfgrass Management” - Chas. Wilson. A Golf Car Panel, made up of Superin­ tendents. “ Fungicides & Disease Control” - Dr. Joe Vargas. “ Ataenius Spretulus” Niemczyk Panel on “ An Attempt to Minimize Turfgrass Maintenance Problems in the Future” . Also several USGA subjects relating to Green Section services. - Dr. Harry E N G I N E E R E D R A IN Turf • ,vs A , IF Y O U M ISSED US IN S A N A N T O N IO . . . then you missed a demon­ stration of the new . . . KCS C O M P U T E R IZ E D C O N T R O LLE R FOR G O L F CO URSE IR R IG A T IO N . KCS is a keyboard co n tro lle d , all solid state m in i-co m p u ter w ith memory — m u ltip le program — d ig ita l display — central processor — and many more features. Control the en tire irrig atio n system from your desk. The KCS central processor is the only true tw o -w ire system. KCS programs are easy to set up and easy to change. C all Jim V in c e , M ik e Byrnes and Tom Kennedy a t S IS C O for a personal dem onstration. 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A product for all reasons. 19 Agri-Chemicals Division of United States Steel P O Box 1685. Atlanta, Ga 30301 “S P O R T S T U R F ” Indiana, On Nov. 22, 1977 Mr. Oscar L. Miles, Grounds Superintendent at the Broadmoor Country Club in Indiana­ r e c e i v e d patent polis, protection (patent no. 4,058,930) from the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office on a natural turf growing apparatus method of containerized turf, composed of a plurality of independent units for fields, b a s e b a l l use on athletic diamonds, grass tennis courts and driving range golf tees. Each con­ tainer will have a detachable upper the side walls. collar overlapping When is r e m o v e d , the individual containers can be abutted together to provide an uninterrupted, fully established, ready to play on real grass surface. Sports Turf, Inc. containers are to be installed on a prepared base of gravel, asphalt or concrete. In the base a system of plastic perforated drainage pipe and a warming system are to be installed. This will provide a frost-free-dry natural turf condition for year round play on real grass. the collar With this patented method, units of turf damaged from practice sessions or competitive games can be easily and quickly removed with a fork-lift tractor and replaced with identical, healthy spare turf units. On a multi­ use stadium the dirt infield baseball pallets could be conveniently field, lifted and replaced with pregrown established natural grass containers, which would allow football or soccer to be played on real turf during the fall and winter. Owners or management of enclosed domed stadiums could once again anticipate using natural turf indoors. Sports Turf could be stored and maintained on a nearby parking lot and brought in as needed. The inventor is presently forming a full service corporation and seeking individuals or companies that have interests in being licensed installers. The projected construction and in­ stallation costs is less than a com­ plete artificial plastic turf system, with the advantages of longer self- rejuvenating life, drier and improved footing, a natural turf grass cushion | (less in the winter a warm surface to melt snow and absorb rainfall. During the summer, in out-of- doors stadiums, natural turf is much cooler to play upon than synthetic materials. Sports Turf natural grass would help air-condition the atmos- i phere above the playing field on a hot summer inventor would welcome any inquiries about this new method. injuries) and day. The Oscar L. Miles, Pres. 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Texas A&M University (Editor); Paul Professor, Michigan State Rieke, ^ University; Alfred Turgeon, Associate Professor, University of Illinois; and Joseph Vargas, Associate Professor, Michigan State University. e x a m p l e of A major portion of this work is the result of a seven-year study supported j by the USGA Green Section Research and Education Fund, Inc. This is the * first comprehensive research study on I annual bluegrass since 1937 and is another the USGA’ s [) interest on behalf of golf and its Member Clubs, through its agronomic arm, the Green Section. Poa annua is the most controversial of all grasses found on golf courses. Many superin­ tendents promote and encourage it loathe and attempt to while others eradicate it. Poa annua is found on golf courses in all parts of the nation. Included in this work is a section [prepared by the Green Section agrono­ mists that deals with the cultural programs designed to maintain Poa annua. 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