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1999 February/March

Vol. 30, No. 1

Page Section/Selected Titles
1 Cover
1 At Park Place Doubletree Hotel in St. Louis Park: "The Magic of Greenskeeping" is Theme for MGCSA Mini-Seminar on March 8
3 From Your President's Desk: Jim Nicol Encouraged to Run Again for GCSAA Board
4 Table of Contents
4 Advertisers
5 Tie a Yellow Ribbon 'Round that Old, Old Pond
8 Applications for 1999 MGCSA Legacy Awards and MGCSA Scholarship Awards are Available at the MGCSA Office
8 Membership Report
11 The Facts About Golf Course Pesticides
12 Heavy Play, Weeds, Moss and Dead Poa - What's Next?
15 My First Year as a Golf Course Superintendent
21 MGCSA Affiliate News
22 Classified Ads
25 Calcium: A Major Player with Returns Above and Below
27 How to Save Dutch Elm Infected Trees by Tracing
30 Editor's Corner: [Cabin Fever; Are You Ready; Golf Show]

1999 April

Vol. 30, No. 2

Page Section/Selected Titles
1 Cover
3 From Your President's Desk: Despite 15-Inch Snowstorm, 130 MGCSA Members Attended Mini-Seminar
4 Table of Contents
4 Advertisers
4 1999 MGCSA Monthly Meetings
5 Charles Erickson: Father of Minnesota Golf Course Superintendents' Association
11 MGCSA Makes $7,000 Available for 1999-2000 Scholarships
13 Classified Ads
15 1999 March Mini-Seminar Recap
17 Plan to Attend and Participate in MTGF Events This Summer
18 Fairway Foundation Kids Find Fun in Work Through Tree Trust
23 The Truth and Consequences of Fast Greens: …And Some Thoughts About Edward Stimpson's Stimpmeter
24 MGCSA Affiliate News: Kerry Glader Joins Plaisted Companies
24 Membership Report
25 Vintage Photo of 'Greenskeepers' at 1958 MGCSA Conference at the Curtis Hotel in Minneapolis
26 Why You should Start Saving for Your Retirement Now!
27 Let's be Realistic!: The Relationship Between Golfers' Expectations and Real World Golf Course Management
30 Waste Pesticide Collections in 1999
31 Local Recertification Workshops This Spring: (Categories A and E - General Ground, Turf & Ornamental)
32 Why Aerify?
32 GCSAA's Certification Program
38 Editor's Corner: [And Away We Go!; Changing Your Location?; Member-Generated Articles; Just a Thought]

1999 May

Vol. 30, No. 3

Page Section/Selected Titles
1 Cover
3 From Your President's Desk: Education Committee Acquiring a Fine List of Speakers for Conference
4 Table of Contents
4 Advertisers
4 About the Cover
5 The Respiratory Protection Standard
13 GCSAA Plans to 'Raise the Bar' for Class A Superintendents
15 GCSAA's Newest Benefit: Golf Retirement Plus
16 Survey Also Cites Slow Play, Etiquette and the Environment: Developments that Contribute to Better Course Conditions? Alternative Spikes, Computerized Irrigation Head the List
17 Classified Ads
20 There are 3 Very Good Reasons to Keep Your Trees Pruned: It's a Health Treatment!
22 Sanctuary System Program Helps Protect Wildlife
23 OSHA Training Requirements
24 MGCSA Affiliate News
24 1999 MGCSA Monthly Meetings
24 Membership Report
26 Minnesota OSHA Clarifies Guidelines for Roll-Over Protective Structures (ROPS)
30 Education and Conference Committee Update
31 Membership Application
34 Editor's Corner: [How Busy Are You?; A Fishin' We Will Go]

1999 June

Vol. 30, No. 4

Page Section/Selected Titles
1 Cover
1 Klatte, Folie, Lundgren and Dorn Win First Mixer at Hillcrest CC
3 From Your President's Desk: Annual Budget was Main Topic of Discussion at May Board Meeting
4 Table of Contents
4 Advertisers
5 Turfgrass Diseases You may Not have Seen Yet
7 Reels on Wheels: An Inexpensive Way to Optimize Workspace in Old and New Maintenance Facilities
9 Canada Geese
15 The Importance of Repairing Divots: Course Etiquette - It's Everyone's Responsibility
16 The Infamous Sea-Serpent
17 MGCSA Minutes: Board of Directors Meeting: April 15, 1999
18 1999 MGCSA Monthly Meetings
18 Membership Report
19 Deacon's Lodge Gears Toward June 18 Opening: Finishing Touches being Put on New Arnold Palmer Course, Clubhouse in Breezy Point
23 Bye-Bye Birdie: In Increasing Numbers, Golf Courses are Going Canine to Handle the Unattractive Problem of Geese
26 Bats on the Golf Course
28 Bunker Preparation: It Takes More Than a Rake!: Sometimes Bunkers Need Irrigation, too
31 Safety on the Golf Course: The Proper Perspective
35 1999-2000 MGCSA Dues Statement
36 Classified Ads
38 Editor's Corner: [Summer Stress?; A Lake, a Boat and....; Salary Survey; Summer Vacation]

1999 July

Vol. 30, No. 5

Page Section/Selected Titles
1 Cover
3 From Your President's Desk: Eckholm Replaces Walton as Vice President of Our Association
4 Table of Contents
4 Advertisers
5 Environmentally and Player Friendly, Deacon's Lodge Opens for Public Play in Brainerd Lakes Area: Arnold Palmer Course Finished a Month Ahead of Time
9 U.S. Open, Working on Nicklaus and Palmer Courses Made Decade of '90s Interesting for Scott Schunter
12 Arnie and Jesse Officially Open Deacon's Lodge: The King and The Gov Provide Entertaining Exhibition
13 Minikahda Celebrates 100 Years as a Golf Course - July 15, 1999
21 MGCSA Minutes: Board of Directors Meeting: May 10, 1999
21 MGCSA Minutes: Board of Directors Meeting: June 7, 1999
22 Olson, Krahn, Larson and Femrite Win June Mixer at Benson
24 MGCSA Affiliate News
24 -John Harris Joins MTI Distributing
24 -North Star Turf Supply Adds Staff Members
24 Membership Report
25 Site of the August 16th MGCSA Championship: Here's a Hole-by-Hole View of Heritage Links Golf Club
29 1999 MGCSA Monthly Meetings
32 Classified Ads
34 Editor's Corner: [Summer Time Blues...; Contractor Relations; Distributors]

1999 August

Vol. 30, No. 6

Page Section/Selected Titles
1 Cover
1 Izaty's Golf and Yacht Club Hosts 1999 MGCSA Scholarship Scramble: Elm Creek Team Captures Scholarship Scramble
3 From Your President's Desk: Minnesota PGA Inducts Dr. James Watson into Minnesota Hall of Fame
4 Table of Contents
4 Advertisers
5 Dr. James R. Watson Elected to Minnesota PGA/MGA Hall of Fame
7 Subsurface Drainage of Modern Putting Greens: There's a Lot Going on Below the Surface
17 GCSAA Online Report
21 Late Fall Sand Topdressing: Water Retention and Influences on Winter Injury
25 MGCSA Affiliate News
25 1999 MGCSA Monthly Meetings
25 Membership Report
28 New B.S. Degree in Golf Facilities, Turf Systems Management Offered This Fall at U of M/Crookston
30 Classified Ads
32 Cragun's Course is First in Minnesota Certified Audubon Signature Sanctuary
34 Editor's Corner: [Stormy July; Over the Hump]
34 Two MGCSA Superintendents Participate in '99 State Amateur

1999 September

Vol. 30, No. 7

Page Section/Selected Titles
1 Cover
1 Busch, Tomaszewski and Tollison Finish One Shot Back: Jeff Pint's 74 Wins MGCSA Championship at Heritage Links
3 From Your President's Desk: It's been a Difficult Year to Keep Turf Alive
4 Table of Contents
4 Advertisers
5 Reality Check
7 Punching Holes in the Greens Now?
9 You don't Always have to Raise the Bar!: When Unrealistic Expectations and Environmental Alternatives Meet at a Crossroads, Choose the Environmental Approach
13 December 8, 9 & 10 at the Minneapolis Convention Center: Plan Now to Attend the 1999 MTGF Conference & Trade Show
13 1999 MGCSA Monthly Meetings
13 MGCSA Membership Report
15 MGCSA Announces Four Legacy Scholarship Awards
17 Bentgrass Putting Green Establishment: Avoid the Perilous Pitfalls Frequently Encountered During Grow-in
30 Classified Ads
31 Educational Opportunities for the New Millenium [Millennium]
32 Scenes from the Championship at Heritage Links
32 Tom Keintzle's Legacy Team Advances to 1999 Oldsmobile Finals
33 MGCSA Minutes: Board of Directors Meeting: July 15, 1999
33 MGCSA Minutes: Board of Directors Meeting: August 9, 1999
34 GCSAA Online Report
35 Free Remodeling Brochure Available from Society of Golf Course Architects
38 Editor's Corner: [Membership Dues; How Much?; Almost Over]

1999 October

Vol. 30, No. 8

Page Section/Selected Titles
1 Cover
1 On September 12 in Brainerd: The Pines Team Wins '99 Stodola at The Legacy Courses at Cragun's
3 From Your President's Desk: MGCSA Board Votes to Recommend Dues Increase at Annual Meeting
4 Table of Contents
5 From Humble Beginning to World Class Facility: Ray Moris and Tartan Park Golf
9 Removing Stingers from Golf Courses: Wasps, Hornets and Yellow Jackets Endanger Golfers' Health and Their Enjoyment of the Game
13 MGCSA Presents 1999-2000 Stodola Scholarships to Three Students
17 Includes MGCSA's James J. Nicol, CGCS: GCSAA's 2000 Board Candidates Announced
17 It's Time to Field a Team from MGCSA: GCSAA Golf Championship Set Feb. 14-15 in Mobile, Ala.
20 GCSAA Online
25 The Burden of Making Green Speeds Safe and Sane Begins with Design
30 Classified Ads
32 Membership Report
32 1999 MGCSA Monthly Meetings
34 Editor's Corner: [Almost Done & Golfer Relations]
34 GCSAA Membership Reaches All-Time High of 20,000

1999 November

Vol. 30, No. 9

Page Section/Selected Titles
1 Cover
1 Won by Four Shots at Albion Ridges on October 11: Haroldson, Lanager, Peterson & Cohrs Capture Final MGCSA Mixer for 1999
3 From Your President's Desk: MTGF Approves $20,000 Expenditure on PR Firm to Promote Associations
4 Table of Contents
4 Advertisers
5 Delegates Discuss Proposed PDI and Other Association Issues
7 GCSAA Redirects Television Public Relations Strategy
9 Habitat Enhancement for Water Birds
11 New Mulch Technology for Turfgrass Establishment: Golf Courses can Use Weed-Free Mulch Pellets for Seedling Establishment
15 Managing Midwestern Naturalized Areas: Planning, Weed Control and Occasional Mowing can Create Wild-Looking Spaces on the Course
21 MGCSA Board Update: Board of Directors Meeting: September 15, 1999
21 MGCSA Board Update: Board of Directors Meeting: October 11, 1999
22 Birdies, Eagles, Bogies and Buzzards
22 The Proper Method to Repair a Ball Mark
22 Facts About Golf Courses
23 Ramona English Joins Fairway Foundation as Executive Director
26 Classified Ads
27 1999 Recipients of MGCSA Awards
28 Public Relations Initiatives
28 Membership Report
30 Editor's Corner: [Time for a Little R&R?; A Hunting We Will Go; The MTGF Turf Conference & Trade Show]
30 Upcoming GCSAA International Golf Course Conferences

1999/2000 December/January

Vol. 30, No. 10

Page Section/Selected Titles
1 Cover
3 From Your President's Desk: New Board Elected at Annual Meeting
4 Table of Contents
4 Advertisers
5 The First Tee: Progresses in Minnesota
7 Aerification Produces Healthier Golf Courses: Golfers Grumble…But Advise Them of Long-Term Benefits
9 E. Paul Eckholm, CGCS, Elected New President of the MGCSA
11 Putting doesn't Pollute, Research Finds
13 Trans-Miss Aids MGCSA Scholarship Program: 'Minnesota Project' Competitions Provide Fun…And Funds
15 GCSAA Online Report
18 Trans-Mississippi Golf Association Nears 100th Birthday: For 45 of Those Years, It has Provided Turf Scholarships
19 Talented Local Superintendents Will Headline March 6 Seminar Set at Park Place Hotel
20 Safety on the Golf Course: The Proper Perspective
21 2000 MGCSA Board of Directors
22 Motivation Without Crisis: Help Your Employees Reach Their Potential
23 Thanks, Guys
26 Classified Ads
28 Membership Report
30 Editor's Corner: [All I can Say....; Hot Topic....; mgcsa.org; Congratulations]