April 1982

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Golf Course Superintendents Association

Vol. XII, No. 3

Statement Concerning
Connecticut House Bill Number 5785

On March 5 , 1 was contacted by Steve Cadenelli concerning a
bill being introduced to the Connecticut House Environment
Committee, which if adopted as law by the Connecticut Legisla­
ture would in effect ban the use of 2,4-D in Connecticut by im­
posing a ban on all herbicides containing dioxin regardless of
the toxcity of the herbicide. Steve had been notified by the
GCSAA of the National Coalition for a Reasonable 2,4-D PoJ/
icy. Public hearings were held on March 11 on this b ^ i n
Hartford and testimony against the bill was j ^ e n by
reP*
resenting the MGCSA, Steve C a d e rp l^ ^ e p re ^ ^ n g the
CAGCS and Bob Osterman representinpmeGC^^A, as well as
by many other associations protestj|KjÎT$ jÿ^Ç hem ical com­
panies also brought in leading mmoM\ toxicologists who tes­
tified and explained why 2,4-^Josed no threat to man or the en­
vironment. The text of the testiirfon^^neiMGCSA presented fol­
lows this article. The sheer numbers of those present at the hear­
ing as well as the quality of dj^te^timony given definitely im­
pressed the legislators. A s^ œ su lt of the hearing, House Bill
#5785 does not seem to Ærrd a chance of passage.

I am here representing the 200 members of the Metropolitan
plf Course Superintendents Association, Rye, New York. We
not only concerned with the impact this proposal will have
on our approximately 50 Connecticut members, but we are also
concerned that the passage of this wide-sweeping legislation in
Connecticut will lead to the development of similar legislation
elsewhere. The impact this law will have on the multi-million
dollar turf industry including golf courses, sod farms, parks,
home lawns, etc., is indeed great since the end result will be the
elimination of the herbicide 2,4-D which is the primary ingre­
dient in our turf herbicide programs. Not only will we lose this *
valuable tool, there is not a substitute for it.
The problems we see in the proposed legislation are as fol-l
lows:
1. This is a total ban on all herbicides containing dioxins re­
gardless of the concentrations of the dioxins in the herbicides,
and more importantly, regardless of the toxcity of these dioxins.
Is it not true that some dioxins are much less toxic than others? Is
it not possible also that there is a concentration level above
which certain dioxins will possibly cause problems and below
which levels no problems can be expected? Why a total ban
when quite possibly all formulations presently used contain
dioxin levels that are within safe limits? Another point to con­
sider is that not all dioxins are contaminants to the environment.
We must be careful not to compare herbicides used here with
those used years ago in Viet Nam.
2. This legislation will ban the use of herbicides shown by
numerous studies to be safe materials both to the environment
and the population and could open up the possibility of the use
of far more dangerous materials in the future .
3. There is no mention in the legislation permitting the use of
these materials even by certified applicators. The State of Con­
necticut requires that applicators be licensed to apply pesticides
to ensure that they are used safely, but now the State is telling us
that even though we are qualified to use these products, they are
going to remove them from the market.

Please note: At the March 25 Membership meeting we had ap­
proximately 70 people for lunch, with only approximately 35
reservations. Let’s improve on the card response or if some
reason your card isn’t sent in on time, please call the host
Superintendent with your reservation. This will make every­
one’s job easier.
Michael Maffei

We propose that a closer look be taken at all the research
that has been conducted on the herbicides in question before leg­
islation mandates a ban on these valuable materials. We in the
Turfgrass Industry value our environment as much as you and
do not desire to contribute to its harm. However, we must base
our final decisions on all available information. In fact, the
United States Environmental Protection Agency has concluded

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Reprint permission is hereby authorized providing credit is
given to Tee to Green . . . unless author states otherwise.
Publication deadline for Tee to Green is 21 days before the
regular meeting.
\ that, quote, “information on the potential adverse health effects
of 2,4-D does not support a regulatory action to remove 2,4-D
products from the market.”
Also, we do not believe that a ban is called for, but if the time
comes where controls are needed, there should be provisions for
the use of these chemicals by licensed applicators.
Thank you.
Mike Maffei,
President, MGCSA

Dear Members:
Kim and I extend to all of you our sincerest thanks for your
expressed thoughtfulness and support given to us when our
daughter, Jennifer, had her open-heart surgery.
The many calls, cards, flowers, toys and personal inquiries
were of immense help to us in getting through this trying time.
Jennifer is now convalescing at home and is doing extremely
well.
Again, thank you.
Bob Alonzi
Dear Pat,
Each month you seem to be able to put together a very interst­
ing, informative “Tee to Green.” I especially like the contrib­
utions of articles you receive from members. This month Rachel
Therrien did a wonderful job; past months other members have
done so.
Keep up the good work, the magazine is highly professional
and informative and contributes to the good image of the Metro­
politan Golf Course Superintendents Association.
Sincerely,
W. “Andy” Androsko
Thanks for the kind words Andy, i f s always nice to hear from
you.
WELFARE: Please contact Bob Alonzi, 203-531-8910 (of­
fice), or 203-531-1930 (home) regarding any hospitalizations,
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And More Canada Geese Control

By Pat Lucas
After the September ’81 article I wrote in Tee to Green re­
garding controlling Canada Geese with artificial swans acting as
scarecrows, I received many calls and letters asking for more
details. Therefore, the purpose of this article is to update and
summarize all information I have learned to date regarding this
approach. And if anyone has any additional information regard­
ing control of Canada Geese, please write me and we’ll publish
it.
To answer the most often asked question: “Do they really
work?” I can say, “Yes, IF . . Let’s look at this like the new
chemical on the market. Does it work? Of course it works, pro­
viding certain conditions are met. It is the same in the case of the
swan/scarecrow approach, it will work providing certain steps
are followed. Here they are:
Step No. 1
Step No. 2
Step No. 3

Remove Existing Geese
Install Swans
Make Your Lake/Pond
Look Unwelcome
Maintenance

Step No. 4

Step No. 1: Remove Existing Geese
For the program I am describing to succeed, the lake must
first be cleared of existing geese. Now, wait just a minute you
say, we’ve tried everything, but they just won’t go or come back
soon. Remember we’re dealing with a couple of basic issues
here. One of these issues is “there is safety in numbers,” i.e.

several hundred of geese aren’t going to be afraid of a few
swans. It’s just not going to happen. The second issue is that
these geese have been in the area for several months (or in some
cases probably several years) and have grown used to the area
and feel quite comfortable. They aren’t afraid of anything any­
more and don’t want to be disturbed.
So, the usual techniques of horns, dogs, blank guns, etc. usu­
ally will not work. There is however, one method I’ve used here
that works every time. Let’s call it the “Hunter Approach.”
You’ll need a loud blank gun (a shotgun with blanks works best)
and a trusted member of your crew. Have your ‘hunter’ slowly
begin stalking the feeding geese early in the morning. It may
take him 15 to 20 minutes to cover let’s say 200 yards approach­
ing the feeding flock. What he’s doing is depicting a hunter
stalking his prey. Now during this 20 minutes as he slowly
works his way towards the flock of geese feeding on your well
groomed fairway, several things will begin to happen.
The first and most obvious is that the ‘sentinel’ geese will
begin to look over in the direction of the approaching hunter.
Next, the majority of the flock will begin to stop feeding and ev­
eryone will begin to ‘aim’ in one direction. And all this time
your hunter is inching closer to the flock and they are beginning
to get nervous. (Probably for the first time in years.) Then ev­
eryone will begin squalking and flapping their wings. It’s at this
point that they are all ready to go. And your hunter has gotten
real close so that the blank blast will be real loud. BAM! And
away they go. Step No. 1 is complete. You have also achieved
an added bonus. According to my research, Canada Geese are
unlikely to return to a spot once they have been ambushed there.
Step No. II: Place Out Swans
1
The first question is how many to use. Well, they should defi­
nitely be in pairs, 10 to 15 feet apart. Our lake here at Innis
Arden is four to five acres and we have three sets, each covering
a third of the lake. I understand that swans are more vicious
when they have young around so we plan to place baby swans
(painted grey) among the pairs. Exact number of swans needed
will be determined by the size and shape of the lake, and also the
flight pattern approach available to the geese. If your lake or
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already. The swans therefore can be shifted slightly towards the
unprotected side. In this whole thing, you must learn to think
like a goose. How does your lake look from the air? Check your
aerial photo in determining how and where to place out your
swans. What flight pattern approach have they used in the past?
Remember, the name of the game is deception?
Step No. Ill: Make your lake look unwelcome for geese
You have already begun to do just that with your swans. Now
remember, these geese are going to be looking for “signs” from
the air telling them that all is well below, it’s o.k. to land. Your
job is making your lake or pond look unwelcome. Consider any
ducks in your lake as contented ducks swimming around are one
“sign” that geese will be looking for. Get rid of them by any
means you can. Also, consider wires or ropes strung across
flight paths to add obstructions to their landings.
Step No. IV: Maintenance
Here’s where it’s all at, the game will be won or lost right
here. So right now you’re all ready to go. You got rid of the
geese, installed groups of swans in strategic locations, and ch­
ased away any ducks. When you’ve done all this, nine out of ten
flocks flying over will not land. However, some flocks may
land, usually on a fairway near the lake. The geese will slowly
work their way to the edge of the water, but not go in.
Right here is where one of two things will happen. The first
and most desirable thing is that the person responsible when
checking the course will see the geese. Now don’t forget, they
have just landed (probably at dusk the night before) and are un­
sure of the local situation. But the local situation certainly
doesn’t look good. They don’t see any other geese around, no
contended ducks swimming around, but a lake full of big bully
swans. No, it certainly doesn’t look good. They are easily
spooked. All of a sudden someone comes bearing down on them
with a Cushman, a shot rings out and away they go. Gone be­
cause they were unsure of local conditions and were never made
to feel comfortable.
Or, we can have situation No. 2, the geese landed and are sit­
ting near the waters edge, afraid to venture out into the water be­

cause of the swans. After a while, a brave, highly decorated
goose will “test the water.” He’ll swim very close to shore see­
ing the reaction of the swans. The timid followers will begin to '
do what they do best, follow. After a while the geese will be
swimming among the swans, rapidly becoming at home. You
guessed it, soon other flocks will fly over, see their buddies
below enjoying the water and land and get in on the fun. And
you will be back to point zero, or worse.
Let’s just stop and think for a while. What do we do when we
go away with the family on vacation or take a day trip in un­
familiar territory? We’re driving along at three or four in the af- |
temoon and the kids begin to complain. “W e’re hungry,” “I’m
thirsty,” “I have to go to the bathroom,” etc, etc, etc. Well, as
you’re whizzing down ’ol unfamiliar Route ?? you begin look­
ing for a place to stop. It’s got to have food, drink, and a bath- ;
room. You soon pass “Hugo’s Place,” no business whatsoever! I
You don’t stop there. A few miles down the road we see “The
Meeting Place” drive-in with five zillion motorcycles parked .
under the oak tree with a couple dozen toughs outside guzzeling J
beer. Not there, of course, so on you go. A couple of miles
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LIME & GYPSUM USE ON TURFGRASS
By Dr. A. Martin Petrovic
Department of Floriculture and Ornamental Horticulture
Cornell University, Uthaca, NY 14853
Limestone and gypsum are two soil amendments commonly
used on turfgrass. Even though both supply calcium, they effect
soil differently and therefore, will be discussed separately.
L ime

In many parts of New York, ground limestone (CaCo3) is
routinely applied to turfgrass to raise the pH of the soil in the
range of 6.0 to 7.0. It is strongly recommended to have soil pH’s
in this region because of two factors. First, all major nutrients
required by plants are more available at a pH between 6.0 and
7.0.(see Fig. 1).Second, the accumulation of thatch is much
greater when soils have a pH below 6.0. An example of this
principle from two Long Island locations is shown in Table 1. In
each case where lime was applied to raise the pH above 6.0, it
was found that less thatch occurred.
Table 1. Effect of several treatments on soil pH and
thatch
Pinelawn Mem. Park
Thatch (mm)
Treatment*

Daily
Water

Irregular
Water

pH

Mill River Club

Thatch

pH

Control
+ Wetting Agent

13 ab
13 ab

13 ab
14 ab

4.7c
—

18a
—

5.0cd
—

^Gypsum
* F Wetting Agent

10 be
10 be

12ab
17a

5.9
—

17a
—

5.9 ab
—

Lime
+ Wetting Agent

5 cd
2d

7 cd
13 ab

6.5a
—

12b
—

6.3a
—

Core Cultivation
Urea
Hydrated Lime

_

_

_

—

—

—

—

—

—

16a
16 a
16a

5. le d
4.7 d
5.4bc

*Wetting Agent: Agua-Gro G; Gypsum: Ampel Pelletized;
Lime: Easy Flo Dolomitic.
Applied since 1979, spring and fall.

Lime can be applied almost anytime during the year. How­
ever, it is usually recommended to be applied in spring or fall
when environmental stresses are minimal.
In recent years there have been several new type of liming
material to hit the market place. Little if any information exists
on how fast these materials change the pH of the soil and for
how long.
Traditionally, turfgrass managers apply ground limestone to
raise soil pH. Generally, one application will be adequate for
several years since limestone of this type takes considerable
time to breakdown. Very finely ground limestone has been
shown to work much faster but is very difficult to handle. Two
new types of liming materials, namely slurry and pelleted limes­
tone, take advantage of the potentially faster acting properties
since they are very finely ground limestone, while being easier
to apply. The pelleted limestone is similar to a granular fertilizer
and can be applied with a centrifugal spreader. The slurry limes­
tone contains about 30% moisture and can be sprayed with a
normal power pesticide spray.
Research has been conducted the past two years to determine
what effect several new liming materials have on changing the
rate of pH increase as compared to regular agricultural ground
limestone. This can help turfgrass managers select the proper
liming material for a given site or situation.
The test was conducted at the Phillips Laboratory grounds in
Westchester County. The site was composed of a mature sward
of tall fescue, fine fescue and a Kentucky bluegrass mixture
maintained under low maintenance condition. The initial pH
ranged from 4.7 to 6.3. The materials and rates used in this
study are shown in Table 2.
Since liming materials vary in their acid neutralizing poten­
tial, the amount of material applied varied between lime
sources. However, the amount of C aC 03 equilvalent used was
identical between sources at the 3 rates. The middle rate was de-

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Table 2. Materials and rates of application used
in lime study
Material

Source

Rate Ibs/acre
2225,4450,8900

Agricultural ground limestone

1225,2450,4900

Hydrated lime
Slurry limestone

Omya, Inc.

Hydrocarb 30
Hydrocarb 65

Florence, VT.

Pelleted limestone

Ampel Co.

1825,3650,7300

1940,3880,7760

termined to be the lime requirement for this soil or the amount of
limestone required to raise the pH to 6.5. Applications were
made on August 4, 1980 and soil samples taken every six weeks
later. The agricultural ground limestone, hydrated lime and pelleted limestone were applied with a drop-type fertilizer
spreader, whereas, the slurry limestone was applied with a
small powered pesticide sprayer.
The first full year of results are shown in Table 3. This table
contains the materials and minimum rates needed to change pH
by 1 to 2 units with a given time frame. For example it was
found that 4450 lbs/acre of agricultural limestone was required
to raise the soil pH by 1 unit which occurred 38 weeks after ap­
plication. In comparison, only 1225 lbs/acre or about 25% of
the amount of hydrated lime was needed. The two slurry lime­
stones and pelleted limestone also changed pH with less mate­
rial than the agricultural limestone. This was especially true for
the H-30 slurry which has a slightly finer particle size distribu­
tion than the H-65. Hydrated lime was used in this test only for
comparison and is not recommended for liming because it is
caustic and difficult to handle. The results suggest when using

the slurry or pelleted limestone, that the rate of application
should be about half or less that of agricultural ground limes­
tone. When it is desirable to raise the pH within a short period of
time, these two materials must be applied at similar rates to ag­
ricultural ground limestone. Both materials were found to still
be effective in changing pH after one year. Therefore, yearly
application with these materials appears not to be necessary.
One word of caution. This was just one year’s data from one
test location. Further research is under way on other sites to see
if these findings are valid.
Table 3. The effects of various liming material and
rates on time required to raise soilph.
Material
Agricultural
limestone

Time in weeks to raise pH
Rate, Ibs./acre one unit 2 units
>4450

32

1225
2450
4900

32
6
6

H-30 slurry
limestone

> 1825
7300

6
6

H-65 slurry
limestone

1825
>3650

38
6

Pelleted
limestone

1940
>3880

38
6

Hydrated
lime

G ypsum

The use of gypsum on turfgrass has been advocated by some
for many years. A close inspection of the usefulness of gypsum

for New York needs further explaination. Gypsum or calcium
sulfate (Ca So4) provides both calcium and sulfur to the soil and
is available for plant uptake.
Calcium is required by plants for normal growth and develop­
ment. Also, calcium helps bind clay particles together causing a
better soil structure. Calcium is commonly applied to soil as
either ground limestone (Ca Co3) or gypsum. Seldom are north­
east soils deficient in calcium without having a low pH. As
explained earlier in the lime section, ground limestone is used to
raise soil pH. The proper soil pH provides for better plant
growth which will increase the soil organic matter. Improve­
ments in soil structure are easily seen from additions of organic
matter. Gypsum, however, is a neutral salt and has little effect
on pH. Therefore, more benefits can be obtained by limestone
application to acid soils then from gypsum.
Sulfur is also needed to a large degree by plants. Seldom has a
positive response been observed in the northeast from sulfur ap­
plications. This is mainly a result of sufficient sulfur levels oc­
curring from atmospheric pollution supplied to use from the
midwest. In event that atmospheric sulfur contamination is il­
luminated, then gypsum as a source of sulfur might prove neces­
sary. It is unlikely that the sulfur pollution will disappear in the
distant future because of the increased burning of coal.
Gypsum has also received attention as an improver of soil
physical conditions on alkali soils. Some, therefore, feel it may
help protect turfgrass from road salt damage. Gypsum can help
speed up the leaching of sodium from soils if drainage is ade­
quate. It is unlikely, however, that the road salt damage can be
prevented by a more rapid removal of sodium since the damage
many times has already occurred before the ground has totally
thawed. Gypsum might help make for a quicker reestablishment
of the road salt damaged areas by causing the sodium to be
leached much faster.
In summary, gypsum is of little use when compared to the
benefits obtained from lime. Liming will improve the soil pH
which in turn provides for better fertilizer efficiency and less
thatch, and improved soil structure by more organic matter. All
in all, turfgrass quality will be enhanced by lime not gypsum.

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long exposure to heat or cold. During hot and humid weather, a
buildup in body heat can cause heat stroke or heat exhaustion,
particularly in the elderly. This is especially true of those with
heart and circulatory diseases or diabetes.
Heat stroke is a medical emergency requiring immediate at­
tention and treatment by a doctor. Among the signs and
symptoms are faintness, dizziness, elevated body temperature
[often 104°F (40°C) or higher], rapid pulse and hot, dry skin due
to absence of sweating.
Heat exhaustion or heat prostration is the most common of the
heat-related disorders. A heat collapse usually occurs suddenly
and may be preceded by weakness, heavy sweating, nausea and
giddiness. It is usually brief and relieved by placing the victim
in a prone position in a cool place.
The National Institute on Aging’s Age Page offers the following tips to remain cool in hot weather:
•Stay out of direct sunlight and avoid strenuous activity.
•W ear lightweight, lightcolored, loose fitting clothing that
permits sweat to evaporate.
•Drink plenty of liquids such as water, fruit and vegetable
juices, and iced tea to replace the fluids lost by sweating.
•Take cool baths or showers.
•Cool yourself with icebags or wet towels.
•Try not to drink alcoholic beverages or fluids that have too
much salt, since salt can complicate existing medical prob­
lems, such as high blood pressure.
•Above all, take the heat seriously, and don’t ignore danger
signs like nausea, dizziness and fatigue.
Credit: Aetna
Som ething to think about . . .
Practice does not make perfect; perfect practice makes perfect.
— Vince Lombardi

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TERSAN 1991 +Daconil 2787
Put the proven performers together for even better
control of brown patch, dollar spot and other
serious diseases.
T e r s a n ® 1991 fungicide a n d Daconil*
2787 are two of th e m ost effective disease
control p ro d u c ts on the m arket. And now,
th ese proven b road-spectrum fungicides
are labeled for ta n k m ixing. Together, they
give you even b e tte r control of m ajor tu rf
d iseases th a n w ith e ith e r p roduct used
alone. You get im proved control, yet w ith o u t
th e problem of phytotoxicity com m on w ith
som e ta n k mixes.
A T e r s a n 1991/D aconil 2787 ta n k mix
w ill give y o u c o n s is t e n t p e rfo rm a n c e
a g a in s t brow n p a tc h a n d dollar sp o t—the
two m ost troublesom e diseases on tu rf each
sum m er. You’ll also get stro n g action on leaf
sp o t a n d o th e r im p o rta n t diseases. It’s the
k in d of perform ance su p e rin te n d e n ts de­
p en d on w hen a quality course c a n ’t be
com prom ised.
*Daconil 2787 is a registered trademark of Diamond
Shamrock Company.

Tank m ixing b rin g s o th er advantages,
too. W ith T e r s a n 1991 in your tank, you get
system ic action for protection from w ithin
th e tu rf plant. Disease control is longer last­
ing an d is less affected by rainfall or fre­
q u e n t irrigation. Tank m ixing fungicides
w ith different m odes of action also reduces
ch an ces of benzim idazole resistance. You
help in su re the long-term effectiveness of
T e r s a n 1991 in y o u r d ise a se co n tro l
program .
T his year, plan on u sin g T ersan 1991 in
com bination w ith Daconil 2787. It’s the
ta n k mix tu rf diseases c a n ’t m atch.

With any chemical, follow
labeling instruction and
warnings carefully.

The following calibration guide was received courtesy o f John
Wistrand o f Metro Milorganite Inc.

OFTANOL CALIBRATION GUIDE
The following chart can be used as a guide in establishing ac­
curate rates of O ftanol 5% granular. The listed settings should
provide an application rate of .9 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft. or 40 lbs.
per acre.
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Spreader

Swath Width

Setting

Cyclone B-1
Scotts R X-7
Scotts PF # 1
Scotts 100-4
Lely-(Tractor Mount)

14 feet
12 feet
21-inch drop
36-inch drop
20 feet

2.5

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4.5

In order to check the calibration of individual pieces of equip­
ment, the following steps can be taken:
1. Determine swath width of equipment being used to apply
O f t a n o l 5% G, using approximate settings as shown on chart.
2. Using the width measurement of the primary setting, de­
termine the distance to travel to cover 1,000 sq. ft. of surface
and mark each end of this lane.
(Example: 10 foot swath x 100 foot strip = 1,000 sq. ft.)
3. Carefully weigh the amount of O ftanol 5% granular
which will fill the applicator one-half full and make one trip in
the calibration lane.
4. Carefully weigh the remaining amount of Oftanol 5%
Granular in the spreader — .9 lbs. of product should have been
used.
5. Adjust the setting to reflect the increased or decreased
amount necessary, and re-do steps 3, 4, and 5.
If further refinement of the rate is necessary , the setting can
be calibrated to apply one-half the recommended rate and apply
in a twice-over application at right angles to each strip.

Spring — On Hold!
Tardy Winds feigning as a Bird's wing,
Whipped across the khaki Terrain
And suppressed (at the dawn o f Spring),
The vivid color o f Green.
—Frank Paladino

SPOON FEED YOUR

GCSAA MERCHANDISE CATALOG
GREENS, TEES and FAIRWAYS
AS YOU SPRAY
Use SUPERGREEN 50 PLUS
SOLUBLE FERTILIZER
Contains N-P-K Plus
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TRACE

ELEMENTS

WESTCHESTER TURF SUPPLY, INC.
Bob Lippman
(9)4) 248-5790 (Home

(9)4) 277-3755 (Business)

The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America
has long been recognized as a proud and professional group of
individuals; a unified organization that projects an image of de­
dication and direction.
The GCSAA will be involved in creating a merchandise
catalog for its members and friends that will further promote the
image of the Association. It is anticipated that the catalog mer­
chandise program will be available to the membership some
time within the next twelve months.
Input and ideas concerning various offerings that should ap­
pear in the GCSAA merchandise catalog are requested from
members. Please consider items for the home, office and per­
sonal use. Don’t forget the women and children, as they will
want to display the GCSAA logo, too.
Please write to GCSAA with your suggestions or considera­
tions for the catalog.

W HO’S THE BOSS HERE
When the boss says, “Do it,” how often does it actually get
done?
Only about 50 percent of the time, reports J .B. Ritchie, a pro­
fessor of organizational behavior at Brigham Young. After
studying 30 large and small corporations, Ritchie offers three
principal reasons for employee inaction.
First, people often don’t understand exactly what they’re sup­
posed to do. Second, rewards (and punishments) aren’t spelled
out. Third, is the “bean” or “red light” theory of human be­
havior. “If you tell a four-year-old not to put a bean in his ear,”
says Ritchie, “he’ll go ahead and do it just to rebel. And people
will run a red light to assert their independence and not have
their behavior dictated.”
Ritchie adds our narcissistic belief that “I know better” is at
an all-time high and confidence in our superiors is at its lowest.
For the first time in 15 years, a majority of managers see them­
selves as more competent than their bosses. “People don’t like
to obey anymore,” he notes. “They must be given clear, credi­
ble reasons why they should do something, or it simply won’t
get done.”
—Credit: Family Weekly

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Topdressing
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Topdressing mixtures may be custom blended
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IRA INDUCEMENTS DON’T ACCOUNT
FOR INFLATION’S HARM
How much is an Individual Retirement Account really
worth?
Figures compiled for The Associated Press show that if you
had been able to open an IRA 30 years ago, you could be collect­
ing more than $11,000 a year today.
You couldn’t have opened an IRA in 1952, of course. They
didn’t exist until the mid-1970s and workers who were covered
by company pension plans couldn’t open an IRA until this year.
But the AP asked the U.S. League of Savings Associations to
look at what might have happened in the past in an effort to put
future IRAs into perspective.
The ads for the tax-deferred retirement accounts have been
critized for painting a false picture. Those ads say, for example,
that $2,000 a year invested at 12 percent interest compounded
annually will yield more than half a million dollars in 30 years
and about a million in 35 years.
But the ads don’t tell you— and no one knows— what a mil­
lion dollars will be worth in 30 or 35 years. If the rate of inflation
decreases, so will interest rates. If the rate of inflation doesn’t
decrease, higher prices will eat away the value of those IRA dol­
lars.
To test the growth of an IRA in terms of spending power, the
AP asked the League of Savings Associations to draw up a
hypothetical account opened in 1952 by someone who was then
35 years old.
Economists for the league found that contributions and inter­
est to that hypothetical account would total nearly $70,000
today. The account would provide an annual payout, before
taxes, of $11,509. This is about half the median family income
and more than double the average Social Security benefit.
The economists made several assumptions:
• The account started with an annual contribution of $584.
That’s the equivalent of $2,000 today.

Gene Evans, Owner
Professional Engineer
(717)443-9596

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Also Available, High Sand Mix Top-Dressing, Tee Mix Top-Dressing,
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D IS TR IB U TE D BY:

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ON LONG ISLAND

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• Contributions rose gradually, with inflation, reaching the
$2,000 level last year. The law governing IRA’s sets the
maxiumum contribution today at a flat $2,000 and does not pro­
vide for increases, but many people have suggested that the in­
vestment level will be raised in the future to reflect inflation.
• The interest rate was tied to the interest rate on three-to
five-year U.S. government notes. It started at 2.5 percent and
rose gradually to 14.2 percent in 1981. Interest was com­
pounded annually.
• The account holder began withdrawals in 1982 at age 65.
While contributing, he or she was in a 30 percent marginal tax
bracket.
The league economists said contributions to the account over
30 years added up to $27,225. Interest was worth $41,109. The
total in the account at the end of 1981 was $68,334.

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The law requires withdrawals to be made at a fast enough
pace so that the money in the account will be exhausted by the
time the holder has reached his or her life expectancy. In the
case of the holder of the hypothetical account, the league
economists said withdrawals would have to be made over an
11-year period.
Since the money in the account keeps earning interest, the
person drawing on the hypothetical IRA would actually wind up
with $126,599 in 11 years at the rate of $11,509 a year.
The law allows you to defer federal income taxes on IRA con­
tributions and interest until you start withdrawals. You cannot
make any withdrawals until you are 59 or you must pay a pen­
alty.
The league economists calculated that the holder of the
hypothetical account paid $33,000 less in federal income taxes
than would have been paid it the money, including interest re­
ceived, had been taxable.
At the 30 percent marginal tax rate, the after-tax value of
$11,509 would be $8,056 a year. Federal income taxes over the
11-year payout period would total about $38,000 — the
$33,000 in deferred payments, plus taxes on the interest that
kept accumulating during the payout.
Credit: The Advocate, Tuesday, Mar. 23, 1982

CONVERSION TABLE FOR
LIQUID FORMULATION

G_

PEN N ÇR O SS

(Lbs. acre to Ozs./ 1,000 sq. ft.)
Concentration of Active Ingredient
in Formulation Lbs. Gal.

'¿. Lbs. Acre
1

MOW ED A T

1 / 4 & 1 /2

c a l l p le a s e ____________

7- 668 -1226
W. S u f f ¡ e ld C t .

2

2.5

3

4

5

6

R a te s in O u n c e s p e r 1000 sq . ft.
' jfc

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2 .9

1.5

1.2

1.0

.7

.6

.5

2

5 .9

2.9

2.3

1.9

1.5

1.2

1.0

3

8 .8 ;
1 1.7

4.4

3.5

2 .9

1.5

5.9

3.9

2.3

5

14 .7

7.3

4.7
5.9

2.2
2.9

1.8

4

4.9

3.7

2 .9

1.9
2. 4

6

17.6

8.8

7 .0

5 .9

4.4 .

3.5

7
8

20.5

10.3

6.8

5.1

4.1

7.8

5.8

4 .7

3.9

8.8
9.8

6.5

5.3

4.4

7.3

5.9

4.9

9
10

23.5

11.7

8.2
9 .4

2 6 .4
29.4

13.2

10.6

14.7

11.7

2 .9
3 .4