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BED EDGERFeaturing a
dependable Honda4-hp engine, a newheavy-duty arm andlarge sealed bear-ings, Turfeo'sEdge-R-Rite II bededger providesoperators increaseddurability and easi-er maintenance.
Offering theproven cuttingaction and debris management popularized by the origi-nal model, this unit eliminates unnecessary shovel andspade work when edging bunkers, working on Howerbeds, or on other landscape projects.
The oscillating blades cut the turf (like a sod cutter)without throwing the debris, allowing for easier clean upin bunkers and making it safer to use in high-traffic areas.
Turfca/763-785-1000For information, circle 143 orsee www.oners.ims.ca/2Q78·143
COMPACT TRACTORMcr.crmick introduces the GX and CXH com-
pact hadar series, powered with a 38-hp, 44-hp or50-hp Yanmar three- or four-cylinder dieselengines. ex models feature a 12-forward, 12-reverse gearbox with synchromesh shuttle. TheeXH offers hydrostatic drive with three workingranges. Both models offer 2\VO or Ml'\VD andfront, middle, and rear power takeoff for multipleimplement options. Cnstomers can select openplatform with ROPS or rub with air conditioning.
McCormick manufactures and markets a fullrange of tractors, from 20-hp to J95-hp through anational dealership network.
McCarmick/641-621-7370For information, circle 140 orsee www.oners.ims.ca/207B-140
Quick Slit Seeder
Seeding is BelievingThe Quick Slit Seeder follows the ground contours accurately and plants seeds ata constant depth in its own prepared mini seedbed. This unit is also a cultural toolin that it acts as a grass root pruner by cutting or breaking the grass plant roots.For the survival of the grass plant, it must immediately put all of its resources intogrowing new roots, resulting in stronger plants with better root structures.
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Sportsturf MachinesUTILITY WORK MACHINE
Bobcat introduces its 5600 'Ibolcat utility work machine. "In our research, equipmentusers told us they were looking for a steerable machine that would work well on all sur-faces, and versatile enough to handle several applications, including grounds mamte-nance, mowing, snow removal, ground leveling, lifting pallets, planting trees and shrubs aswell as fencing and decorative landscaping.
Bobcat Company/701-241-8700For information, circle 145 orsee www.oners.ims.ca/207B-145
SPRAY BOOMThe Spray Boom solves
the problem of spraying auniform application of pestcontrols such as fungicides,fertilizers such as micronutri-ents, and winter deicing solu-tions. Boom is designed foreasy attachment, slide on andoff from the front handlebracket and a quick releasehose connector. The fourquick release nozzle capsspaced at 16 in on a 52-ill.boom provide overlap cover-age at 48 in. using wide angleand off center spray tips.
Tru Mark Athletic FieldMarker/8DD-553-6275,For information, circle 198 orsee www.oners.ims.ca/2D78-198
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CHOOSE YOUR MODELEngineered specifically for turf professionals, the CUD Cadet
Commercial line of equipment includes mid-mount zero-tum rid-ing mowers, dual-hydro and gear-driven wide-area walk-behindmowers, 21-in. walk-behind mower, hand-heldlandscaping toolsand pressure washers. Cub Cadet Commercial is manufactured ata state-of-the-art facility that 15 solely dedicated to producing quality
commercial equipment that meet; the demands of profession-allandscapers. Cub Cadet Commercial also offers a
next day parts progr<llll and a highly C0111-pelilivc commercia] warranty.Cub Cadet CommerciaIjB77-835-7841For information, circle 149 orsee www.oners.ims.ca/2078-149
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TWO-TON SPREADERBBI, Barron Brothers International,
has introduced Cricket, a 2-ton fertilizer,3-ton lime spreader for precise applies-lions of granular materials. Hopper IS 70cu. fl. with a height of only 62 in. to clear most huildingentrances or low-hanging limbs. The unit's bed drain [ormaterial flow is powered by a ground-wheel drive, allowingconsistent material distribution at various speeds.
881/800-282-3570For more information, circle 148
MULTI-SPREADERThe Earth & Turf MultiSpread 200 spreads a
variety of materials, such as topdressing forathletic fields, infield mix, chips on path-ways, and salt-sand or grit on sidewalks.Capacity is 15 cu. ft.; spread width up to 60tn , Available in ground drive or hydraulicdrive (pictured) Optional loading chuteeases loading with buckets up to 66 in. wide.Available wing kit for rear shield controlsspread pattern width and direction.Earth & Turf/SBS-693-263SFor information, circle 147
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MOWER ATTACHMENTSwisher's T-60 Trailmower IS for large lawns and fields.
It easily attaches to your AT\! or lawn tractor for thehighest qualifv and finish. Triple blade for a finished cutwith easy to operate blade engage/disengage controls,Left to right offset hitch for rnowmg ditches or under lowhanging trees and true floating deck.
SWlsher/BOO-222-8183For information, circle 197 orsee www.oners.ims.ca/2078-197
COMMERCIAL WARRANTIESHustler Turf Equipment JJ:.1S introduced the fol-
lowing warranty program for its Z, Super Z, Mini Z,and Super Mini Z modellines. 2-)'r. parts and laboron whole unit; lifetime on frame and [leek's leadingedge; 3-)'r. 011 blade-spindle bearings uml front-cast-er-fork bearings; l-yr. on all attachments, and guar-anteed never to leak hydraulic hoses am] fittings.
Hustler Turf Equipment/80D-395-4757Far information, circle 146 orsee www.oners.ims.ca/2078-146
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SAFE Foundation Update
The Foundation for Safer Athletic Field Environments (SAFE! would like to thankour supporters for their generosity through the Ground Level campaign and spe-cial giving. Their contributions are the lifeblood of the Foundation and tru ly
appreciated.
The SAFE Foundation Update will be presented in each issue of SPORT'STURF.Next month we'll report on a SAFE-endorsed research project
Ground Level Campaign - Corporate/OrganizationalCONTRIBUTOR($1,000 - $2.499)Pennington Seed Rahn Industries
OTHERDONORS(UP TO $1,000)Town of Westwood (MA), Department of Public WorksNew Jersey 'Iurfqrass Association
Ground Level Campaign· IndividualsAll-STAR LEVEL($500 - $999)Dale Getz, CSFM Mike Schiller, CSFM Dr. James Watson
STARTER($250. $499)Michael J. Wilson
PLAYER($100 • $249)Bob CurryScott McGilvrayRay Weekley
Dr. Henry IndykBoyd Montgomery, CSFM
Dr. Tony KoskiMike Trigg, CSFM
OTHERDONORS (UP TO $100)Dennis BastienDan BrazoWilliam Lawrence, CSFMBrian PetonicMonty SowellRuss Weingartz
Paul BattenDavid GilstrapRandall MadduxBarry PozzoJohn Varrassi
Eric BoundsAriel KernerPaul ManubayEdward SlonkaMike Weekley
Special and In-Kind Giving ScholarshipsJacobsen Golf, Turf & Specialty Products (Golf Tournament Sponsor)Fred Grau, Jr. - Grasstyn, Inc.
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Jacobsen, A Textron Company (SAFE Brochure Distribution)
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STMA in Action
7th KAFMO Conference
Chapter donates $1,000to SAFE Foundation
BY ERIC SCHRODER
The Keystone Athletic Field Managers Organization (KAFf\'10) sponsored it7th annual Athletic Field Conference in February. The STIvIA,Pennsylvania Rec & Park Society, Penn State, and 23 commercial sponsors
aSSIStedin putting together the program and exhibit.Kevin Yeiser, Lebanon Valley College (LVC), Annville, a K'\FMO board
member and 2001 Field of the Year winner, was named KAF:i\·'lO's"FowlerFounder's AW;Hd" winner, a highlight of the daylong event. Accepting the honornamed for active member Don Fowler, Yeiser was heartfelt as he thanked [risfamily and long-time assistant Keith Evans.
Special guest speaker Mike Andresen, CSFIVl, from 10W8 Slate came eastand made presentations on two topics: "Successful Tips for Field Management"and "Developing a Maintenance Budget." Andresen said, "Trust your crew andallow them to have ownership of your fields," and use vendors to your advantage."They sec a lot of ground and know what is going on in your area," he said.
Dr. Pete Landschoot from Penn State presented, "Developing NitrogenFertility Programs" during which he shared his research into topics such as deter-millillg amount of N needed vi" soil tests and the different sources ofN on themarket. "Your pTlrnary goal should be optimizing plant uptake and enhancingroot growth," he said.
STMA Executive Director Steve Trusty also traveled east to update attendeeson what's happening at National Headquarters. He also encouraged visitors tothe "Members Only" section of the SThiA. website, www.sportsturfrnanagcr.com.Trusty also accepted <I $1,000 donation from KAFMO president Dan Douglas tothe SAFE Foundation (see p. 48). The chapter later donated 53,000 to thePennsylvania Turfgrass Council
The exhibits, with nearly 40 companies represented, were open nearly 3hours of the day to give everyone a chance to make his or her rounds. Thanks tothe many exhibitors who gave this correspondent some face time.
Turface is sponsoring the Terry Mellor Memorial Scholarship, an award toremember the brother of Red Sox turf manager Dave Mellor Anyone III thesports turfindustry is eligible for this 51,000 scholarship. You can register byattending local S'T'Mi\ chapter meetings and slgmllg the Turface roster sheet.Multiple entries are accepted. Money can be used for any turf-related education-al opportunity. Willner to be drawn December 1.
Crass St<JilISProductions jumpstarted the after-lunch awards ceremony withanother Seger-inspired video clip and scored agilll1.Kudos to Jeff Fowler andSteve LeGros.
2002 Fields of Distinction winners were Dave Anderson, Hempfield, softball;Scott Whitmoyer, War Memorial Field, Ephrata, soccer; and Jim Koontz,Chapman Field, Mechanicsburg, football. Chris Lessig won thewaddington/harper scholarship, while Jeremy Menna, Preston Kresovich, andJeff Borger, all Nittanv Lions, were 2003 scholarship winners.
KA.Ftvl0's 2003 officers are: President - Douglas; Vice-President - Yeiser;Secretary - Nancy Bosold, Penn State Extension, aud Treasurer - Jim Welshans,Penn State Extension. Board members are: Stan Weaver, Upper DauphinSchool; Tim Spangler, Central Dauphin School; Neale .\'lagill, Hampden"ibwnsliip, Chris Lessig, Manheim Township, Jeff Fowler, Penn State Extension:Dan Andrus, Lehigh University; Phillip Shirk, Elizabethtown College; SteveLeCros, Hersheypark Stadium; Greg Mayfield, Diamond-Tex, Ben Bums,Hummer Turfgrass Systems; and Mike Dickert, Manor Township. ST
STMA Chapter NewsNt:braska Sports Turf t\-1anagersAssociation: Tht:
Chapter will meet on April 18 in Curtis. Brad Jakubowski,Nebra~kaCoJ1egcof1echnical i\griculture, will ho~tthemeeting. For information, or upcoming events, call LormHumphrey at 402-461-2324or email to lhumphreY@l'ity-Ofllastillgs.org.
Minnesota Chapter STMA: The Chapter will holdtheir Spring Worbhop on April oS at the l\'letrodome. Forinfonnation all the IvlinnesotaChapter, or upcomingevents, contact Jeff I'lintz, Bethel College & Seminary, Sl.Paul, Minnesota at tel. 651-638-6075or e-mail: [email protected].
Ohio Sports TurfM~nagers AssocL1tion(OSTi\lA):The Ohio Chapter will hold a hands-on worbhop onfield painting ~t Fremont Ro:;:;High Schoo! in Fremonton April 14. Experts on painting will share their knowl-edg<:~nd tricksof the trade. For information on theOSTMA Chapter, or upcoming events, call OSTMAHeadquarters at 888-824-9805or 419-824"9805or BoydMontgomery at 419-885-1982;or visit the chapter's web-site lit WW\I'.o,tma.org.
Gateway Chapter Sports Turf Managers Association:The Gateway Chapter officersfor 2003 were elected attil\: illlIlualllleebng February4. The officersare: President- S<:ottPilrker-St Louis RalllS, ~ervmgthe secolld year of a2-vear!erIJl;President-ElectfTreasurer- Mike Krone,l\-lissouriBaptist University;Secretary - DOlmaHoward,FlorissanlSod: and Commercial Vice-Presidenl - MikeRidder, usco.
The Chapter is planning a spring event to be hostedby Bill Findley of the St. Louis Cardinals. l\-loredetailswill be annolll1ced soon. The Cateway and 1\·lo-KanChapters of the STMA, in associ~tionwith the Universityof lVlissouri,will present the firstever MU SportsTurfField Day June 11at lhe MU TurfgrassResearch Centerin Columbi~, IVIO. Please see the 1\·lo-KmChapter blockfor additional details.
Tennessee Valley Sports Turf Managers Association(TVSTJ\1A):nrSTMA. is planning all April CoachesClinic at the UniversityofTi;JlIle~oeeill K:uoxville.Details 'Nill be announced \0011. for mfonnatioll, orupcoming evenls, call Chapter President, Bob Elliott,Tieco, at 800-239-9547or C!erlll Luc<ls<It800-837-8062;email to [email protected],or visit the <:haptrdswebsite:IVwv...tvsllna.org.
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For infonuatiou on the Gateway Chapter, or upcom-mg events, call Mike Krone, Missouri Baptist College,314-392-1328 or email [email protected].
Iowa Sports Turf Managers Association: IowaChapter officers fur 2003 arc: President - Ken Johnson,Rockwell City/Lytton Community Schools, Vice-President - Joe \-Vagner, City of Iowa City; and PastPresident - Bill Perry, CGGS, City of Ottumwa, Directorsare: Mike Andresen, CSFM, Iowa State University;Sh;}wn Crain, City of Ankeny; Dan; Ditzler, GrinnellCollege; Mike ETlIGree, Acme Materials; Ken Hanawalt,Rockwell-Swaledalee Connmnntv Schools; RickSimpson, Marshalltown Community Schools; KenTryrec, City ol Des Moines Soccer Complex; BradVermeer, City of Sioux Center; Kevin Vus, CSFI-il,Muscatine Soccer Complex, and Bryan Wood,Couunercal Turf and Tractor.
On May 6, ITI will co-host <JDemonstration Day atthe University of Iowa recreation fields and FinkbincGolf Course in Iowa Cily. A late May event will be heldat Sec Taylor Stadium III Des Moines
For information on the 10IVaChapter, urupcoming activities, contact [ell Wendel ofThe Turf Office at tel. 515-232-8222, or f<lx515-232-,s228, or e-mail:[email protected],I.org,
Florida Chapter Ill: The Florid~ Chaplerwill meet at Ft. Lauderdale StadiuTTIon tvby13, Host for this event is Robert De;.,ter. Furinformation on lhe Florida Chapter, or pend-ing activities, contact John Mascaro at 954-H1-3115 or [email protected].
.Mid-Atlantic Athletic Field ManagersOrganization (Mo\FMO Chapter STMA):The I\-1AFr....l0 Chapter will meet in ble i'....la)'at Ceorge Mason University, home of lheS'['I\''11\2002 College/University Ba~eball Fieldof the Year. For information on the MAFMO Chapter, orpending activitie~, call the Hotline al41 0-290-5652.
The Greater lA Basin Chapter of the Sporl~ TurfManagcrs Association: The Chapter is working on plansfor an early June meeting with the focus, "Big LeagueDrearn:;," More det~ils will be announced soon. Forinfurrn~tiun on the Ch~pter or pending events, call SteveDugas, California State University - Fullerton, at 714-278-3929 ur email [email protected].
Colorado Sports Turf Managers Association: TheChapter i:; planning an early June meeting at HughesStauiulll ofColorildo Stilte Ulliversity in fi'ortCollins.More details will be aIlTlOUIICedsoon. The 2003 ChapterPresident is Phil McQuade, Sports StadiuI1ll\hIl~ger forJeffco Stadium n L.lkewood, He can be reached byphone at 303-237-7188 or emailpmcqllade@jeffco,kI2.co.u.s
For information on ~le Colorado Chapler. or UpCOI1l-ing activities, visil www,CSTi'vll\,orgorcall the CSTh1AChapter Hotline al 303-346--8954.
Kentucky Sports Turf Managers Associ~tioD: TheKentucky Chapter will conduct a joint meeting Ivith theOhio Ch,lpler June 10 at the Creal American Ballpark 1I1
Cincinnati, home of the Cincinnati Reds. For informa-tiol1on the chapter or upcoming events, contact TomNielsen at TNielsen@b<1t-sbasebalLeomor A<1ronBoggs atAVBogg~@net~cape.net
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I\IO-KAN Sports Tmf Managers Association: Me-Kan/Catewav Chapters Field Day- The Mo-Kan andGateway Chapters of the STMA, in association with theUniversity of Missouri, will present the first ever 11USports'Iurf Field Day June II at the MU TurfgrassResearch Center in COIU111bia,MO. Registration beginsat 8:30, with sessions from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. TheField Day will concentrate only on sports turf relatedresearch activities at the MU Turfgrass Research Centerincluding: skinned infield materials, preliminary resultsof the berrrmclaqrass oversee-ling and transition trials andmore YOHwill have the opportunity to share ideas withSports Turf Managers from St. Louis and surroundingareas as we tour a number of 1\,fUathletic facilities in thcafternoon Arrangements are being made for optionalMotorcoach transportation from Kansas City toColumbia.
For information on the lvtO-KAN STMA Chapter, orupcoming events, call [ody Cill at 913-239-4121, Gar)'Custis at 816-460-6215, or Mike Green at 913-208--6158or e-mail to rnokanstmats'aolcom.
i\1ichig<1DSports Turfl\bnagers Association(J\fiSTI\tA): '111eChapter is planning a June meeting atBirmingham Public Schools, More det~ils will beannouncerl soon,
For mfunn<ltiun on the CIl<lpter or pending events,conlacl MiSTMA He<Jdqu<lrtersal 517-712-3407, oremail Amy Fouty, Univwity ofldichigan, atfOllty@l1T111ClLeclu,ur go tu www.Hlislma.orgtovisitthechapler.1 weositc,
Wisconsin Sports Turf Managers A~~ociation: 'Ibe\Viscomill Ch~ptcr is pbnning ~ major event for July I J.Morning .'iessiom will be held at St. Norbert Collegc.'Ihe aftemoon even Is will be held at legendary LambcauField, For more information on the Wisconsin Chilpter,or other pending events, contact Chris Brindley at 715-346-3622 or [email protected].
Virginia Sports Turf Managers Assueiatiun: TIleVirginia Chapter will meet July 15-16 at the Unin:r:;ity ofVirginia. On July 15, attendees will tour UV's ScuttStadium and Harrison Field. '111eField Day cuuCillional:;essions and demonstrations will take placc' on Jul)' 10.STMA President Bob Campbell, CSFM, will be the fea-tured speaker. For information on the Virgima Chapter,or other upcoming events, contact: Bob Studholme,Fairfax COIlTItyP~rk Authority vi~ e-mail:[email protected]/324-8590.
Keystone Athletic Field Managers OrganizationCK\FMO/STMAj: See story on page 49. For informationon the KAF]\,fO/STMA Chapter or upcoming events,contact Dan Douglas, Reading Phillies Baseball Club, attel. 610-375-8469, ext, 212; or e-mail 10: kafmo@aoLcom.
Sports Turf Managers Association of Arizona: Forinformation 011 the chapter, or upcoming events. contactChris Calcaterra al e-mail: [email protected] or tel.623-412-4231 or Bill Murphy, at e-mail:bnlurphy@ci,scotlsdale.a7..11~or tel. 480-312-7956.
Northern California Chapter of the Sports TurfManagers Association: For information on the Nor-CalChapter, or pending even Is, call Janel Gift at 530-758-4200.
Southern California Chapter: For information onthe Southern California Chapter, or pending activities,c~11Michael Tarantino aI85H-679-2526,
Georgia Sports Turf ManagersAssociation: For information on the chapter orujlcoming events, contact Lori Turek at 770-509-3663 or [email protected].
Indiana Chapter: For information on theIlldidlla Chapler, or pending actil'ilie~, conlactStdlll'vioscrip, Indiana Unil'ersily, at 812-836-2256 or [email protected].
Midwest Chapter ST!\'1A:For informationon the Midll'e~t Chapter, or pending activities,visit lhe Chapter's website-http:mcstma.orgl, orcall Libby Baker at 847-263-7603 or [email protected].
Sports Field Managers Association of NewJersey: For information on the New JerseyChapter, or upcoming events, call Eleanora
Murfitt, at 908-236-9118; e-mail to [email protected]
Pacific Northwest Sports 'lurf ManagersA~sociation: For infoilllation on thc chapter or upcom-ing events, CUllt~etin Washingtoll, JilY\Varnick atJayW@Scah~wks.eolTl or in Oregoll, Mike W;lgner [email protected],edu.
North Texas Sport:; Turf Managers A~sociatiOTl:Forinformation 011 the North Texas Chapter, or pending~divities, c'ontad Kathy Cassmeyer at 972-603-2869 orRcnc Aspriun at 972-647-3393, or visit the website atw\vw.ntstma.org.
South Texas Sporls Turf I\hnagers Associ<1tion:Formformatioll on tIle South 'lexas Chapter, or upcomingevents, contact 'I 'im Loesch at 210-20703750 or CraigPotts at 979-458-8841 or CPofu;@athletics.tamH.edll.
Chapters on the Grow:
LIS Vegas: For information on the chapter develop-mg in Las Vegas, contact Rod Smith, CroundsManager/Cashman Center at e-mail [email protected] orat leI. 702-386--7140.
New York: For mformation on the chapter forming inCentral NC\vYork, contact Kevin Meredith, NationalSoccer Hall oframe, at e-mail: Kevin@wpe,comorattel.607-432-2953.
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