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2005 January/February

Vol. 36, No. 1

Page Section/Selected Titles
1 Cover
3 Table of Contents
3 About the Cover
3 Advertisers
3 Upcoming Events
4 President's Message: Make Plans to Attend the March 9 Mini Seminar at Brackett's Crossing
5 Minnesota in the Crosshairs: EAB, DED and GM
6 Getting the Most Out of Your Internship
9 Truisms About the Game of Golf
11 Eric Peters Wins a Set of Callaway Irons Courtesy of MGCSA Affiliates: Green Expo Booth Challenge Rewards Vendors and Members
12 It's All About Me: Oh, My Aching Back
13 Modifying Truckster Tailgate Simplifies Depositing Gravel at Dacotah Ridge
15 The 2005 Minnesota Green Expo
16 Products Showcased by Affiliates at the 2005 Minnesota Green Expo
22 Internships Offer Invaluable Experience to Young Turf Professionals
25 Part II: Design Review: 1985-2005
28 Insight: One Superintendent's Perspective: [Fred Taylor, CGCS, Mankato Golf Club]
29 In the Year 2025...
30 U of M Turfgrass Club Appreciates Donations
31 It's in the Hole………………………: Minikahda Welcomes Little Danny Schmitz
32 In Bounds: [Is There Growing Room in the Golf Course Management Industry?]
34 Let's Play Baseball
36 Musing the Minutes: [MGCSA Meeting Update]
38 Classified Ads
38 Membership Report

2005 March

Vol. 36, No. 2

Page Section/Selected Titles
1 Cover
3 Table of Contents
3 About the Cover
3 Advertisers
3 Upcoming Events
4 President's Message: Plan to Attend MGCSA Events This Year Beginning with the April 25 Spring "Assistants" Mixer at North Links GC
6 Overview of the Minnesota Child Labor Act
7 Rob Panuska Enters Second Term as MGCSA President
10 Time-Lapse Images Shed Light on Shade
14 GCSAA Show Attracts 20,000 Golf Industry Professionals
15 Musing the Minutes: [MGCSA Board of Directors Met January 18, 2005]
18 Insight: One Architect's Perspective: [Garret Gill: Golf Course Architect, Gill Design, Inc.]
21 New Column: Assistant's Approach: There's No Better Time to Network
22 Burned!
24 In Bounds: [Overcoming Compulsive Behavior]
25 Beach Party at Spring Hill
30 Attending the Big Show: My First Business Trip

2005 April

Vol. 36, No. 3

Page Section/Selected Titles
1 Cover
3 Table of Contents
3 About the Cover
3 Advertisers
3 Upcoming Events
4 President's Message: MGA/MGCSA Turfgrass Forum Set for May 6 at Midland Hills
7 E. Paul Eckholm, CGCS, Receives Distinguished Service Award
10 A Good Cup of Joe?
12 Assistant's Approach: Where do You See Yourself in 10 Years?
14 U of M Turf Club Continues to Improve
15 Musing the Minutes: [March Madness]
18 Insight: One Superintendent's Perspective: [Dan Hill: Superintendent, Birnamwood Golf Course]
19 The Cumulative Effect
21 It's in the Hole………………………
22 MGCSA Members on the Move....
23 A Big Walleye was Caught Following Advice from Joe and Bonnie Moris
24 Part III: Design Review: 1985-2005
30 In Bounds: [Early Communication to Board of Directors Vital After Difficult Winter Weather]
31 It's All About Me: Roth IRA 101: The Roth IRA in a Nutshell

2005 May

Vol. 36, No. 4

Page Section/Selected Titles
1 Cover
3 Table of Contents
3 About the Cover
3 Advertisers
3 Upcoming Events
4 President's Message: 'Turf Doctor' Concept is being Reviewed
5 Gordon, Simeon, Greeninger, and Keyes Win Assistants' Spring Mixer at North Links GC
7 It's What We do Best
9 Waste Pesticide Collection for Businesses and Farmers
10 Minnesota in the Crosshairs: Golf Courses Miss the Mark When It Comes to Bluebirds
12 The Roles of the Assistant Golf Course Superintendent
15 Anthracnose
18 Control of Winter Injury Caused by Ice Cover on Poa annua and Agrostis palustris
22 Q & A with the Canadian Turfgrass Research Foundation
22 -Will Winter Covers Protect Poa annua Putting Greens?
22 -At What Temperature does Winter Damage Occur in Grass Plants?
22 -What Type and Levels of Gases Accumulate Under Green Covers in the Winter?
23 -Will Prolonged Ice or Snow Cover Damage Poa annua or Creeping Bentgrass?
23 -Is There a Biological Control of Grey Snow Mould?
23 -Can the Microbes in Your Soil Predict the Health of Your Greens?
25 -Will the Right Variety or Mowing Height of Creeping Bentgrass Stop Poa annua (Annual Bluegrass) from Invading?
25 -Will a Mixture of Bentgrass Cultivars Compete Better with Poa annua Than a Single Cultivar?
25 -Can Native Perennial Grasses be Used for Turfgrass Plantings?
25 -Can We Genetically Alter Turfgrass to Make It More Stress Tolerant?
27 Ice Injury
28 It's All About Me: Only the Nose Knows
30 Insight: One Assistant Superintendent's Perspective: [Chris Tritabaugh: Town & Country Club, St. Paul]
31 It's in the Hole………………………
33 Biting Flies
34 In Bounds: [Try Something New for Different Results]
35 Audubon International Update
37 Musing the Minutes: [MGCSA Met April 25, 2005]
38 Classified Ads
38 Membership Report

2005 June

Vol. 36, No. 5

Page Section/Selected Titles
1 Cover
3 Table of Contents
3 About the Cover
3 Advertisers
3 Upcoming Events
4 President's Message: Three Great Gatherings in April and May
5 An Enlightening Journey
9 2005 MGCSA Event Sponsors
9 In the Spotlight
10 Minnesota in the Crosshairs: MDA Now Considers Japanese Beetle Established in Minnesota
13 U of M Turf and Grounds Field Day Set July 28: You could Win a Weekend Night for Two at the Minneapolis Hyatt Regency
15 University of Minnesota: Research Update: 2004-2005
18 At Stillwater Country Club on May 16: Brian Brown Wins BASF People vs. Pros Qualifier
19 It's All About Me: What is Prostate Cancer?: Part One in a Two-Part Series
22 Assistants' Angle: We've Been Hit
23 2005 Twin City Golf Course Survey
25 Pythium Blight
27 MTGF Funding for 2005
30 Insight: One Superintendent's Perspective: [Matt McKinnon: The Legacy Courses at Cragun's]
31 It’s in the Hole…………………
34 In Bounds: [The Value of a Mentor]
35 Classified Ads
37 Slow Recovery
38 Win Some, Lose Some

2005 July

Vol. 36, No. 6

Page Section/Selected Titles
1 Cover
3 Table of Contents
3 About the Cover
3 Advertisers
3 Upcoming Events
4 President's Message: Take Time Away from Your Course to Recharge and Gain a New Perspective
6 It's All About Me: Prostate Cancer: Treatment Options: There are Different Types of Treatment for Patients with Prostate Cancer.: Part Two in a Two-Part Series
7 MGCSA Survey: Aerification Practices Throughout the State
9 New Column: Up-to-Code: Know the Code Before You Plan Your Next Project
10 Ruhoff, Meyer, Ramler, and Notch Earn Scholarship Scramble Title
12 Assistant's Angle: No Comprende
14 Tweaking Soil Fertility Through Paste Testing
15 Musing the Minutes: [MGCSA Turfgrass Research Benefit Week; Minimum Wage Bill Passed]
15 Tidbits
22 U of M Student Aaron Johnsen Receives MGCSA Turf Scholarship
24 Did You Know...
25 Brown Patch: Turfgrass Disease Profiles
26 Insight: One Superintendent's Perspective: [Tom Proshek: Brackett's Crossing Country Club, Lakeville, Minnesota]
30 In Bounds: [To Enact Change, Participate!]
31 Membership Report
31 Classified Ads

2005 August

Vol. 36, No. 7

Page Section/Selected Titles
1 Cover
3 Table of Contents
3 Advertisers
3 Upcoming Events
4 President's Message: Evaluating the Critical Areas of Drainage and Irrigation
5 Albany/Wapicada Team Wins Stodola Scramble at Brackett's Crossing Country Club in Lakeville
9 2006 MGCSA Calendar Taking Shape
10 Minnesota in the Crosshairs: Head Scratcher Hits Minnesota
12 Joseph S. Garske Legacy Awards Fund Scholarship Grants for Tenth Consecutive Year
13 Scenes from the 2005 Minnesota State Amateur Golf Tournament Held at the Minikahda Club in July
14 A Little Peace of Mind
18 Know the Code: Manage Your Next Shot with the Safety Official  
19 Recognizing a Stroke can Save a Life
22 MGCSA Question of the Month: Peer-To-Peer: Sharing the Good Word: Considering the Events of Last Winter, What Will Your Winter Protection Plan be? 
23 Mankato University Student Awarded Garske Grant
25 What are the Odds of Getting Struck by Lightning?
26 2005 Winter Injury Survey
28 It's All About Me: Hearing Loss
30 Insight: One Superintendent's Dog's Perspective: [Nuggett MacKenzie: North Oaks Golf Club, North Oaks, Minnesota]
31 It's in the Hole......................................................
32 Assistant's Angle: Get 'er Done!
34 In Bounds: [Bring on Tee Challenges, Triumphs, Losses and Gains]
35 Kevin Clunis, CGCS Will Attend GCSAA Chapter Delegates Meeting
37 Brackett's Crossing Country Club's Grounds Crew
37 Dr. Horgan Lands a Shark Off the Coast of Wales
38 Classified Ads
38 Membership Report

2005 September

Vol. 36, No. 8

Page Section/Selected Titles
1 Cover
3 Table of Contents
3 About the Cover
3 Advertisers
3 Upcoming Events
4 President's Message: Superintendents are the Best People to Respond to Problems that Arise on Golf Courses
6 Musing the Minutes: [MGCSA Board of Directors Met September 2005]
7 Scottish Appeal to Turfgrass Management
9 Up-to-Code: Storing Hazardous Materials
10 [Seasonal Weather Graphs for Minnesota]
12 Insight: One Superintendent's Perspective: [Tom Meier: Le Sueur Country Club, Le Sueur, Minnesota]
14 Classified Ads
15 2005 Turf & Grounds Field Day Recap
18 Phosphorus Fertilizer Re-Training Program
22 University of Minnesota: Department of Horticultural Science Display & Trial Garden
23 How to Survive a Heart Attack Alone
24 School of Turfgrass Management Offered February 20-24 at Somerset CC
25 Picking a Winner
26 It's All About Me: Hemorrhoids
28 Industry News: Precision Turf Announces Additions to Product Portfolio
28 Tiziani Golf Car of Minnesota Donates $4,000
30 In Bounds: [Dressing for Seasonal Temperatures]

2005 October

Vol. 36, No. 9

Page Section/Selected Titles
1 Cover
3 Table of Contents
3 Advertisers
3 Upcoming Events
3 About the Cover
4 President's Message: Awards and Recognition Banquet Set December 7 at the Wilds GC
6 New Relief Program Allows Donations to Help GCSAA Members Affected by Hurricane Katrina
7 Turfgrass Research: Fall Update
9 Up-to-Code: Run-Off and Rinse-Down Risk
10 The Secret to Spectacular Fall Colors
11 It's in the Hole...............................
11 Membership Report
12 Pheasant Acres Assistant Dennis Perreault Wins 30th MGCSA Championship
14 Classified Ads
15 Par for the Course: A Preliminary Look at the Breeding Success of Tree Swallows and Eastern Bluebirds on Golf Courses
19 Minnesota in the Crosshairs: Grasping at Straws: Caught Up in the Wrath of Summer 2005
22 Donating Time for Juniors is Rewarding and Enjoyable
24 Musing the Minutes: [MGCSA Board of Directors Met on September 15, 2005]
26 GreenImage John Deere Team Championship Tourney
27 Assistant's Angle: Got Golf?
28 Mark Your Calendars!: MGCSA Announces Appreciation and Recognition Banquet to be Held December 7 at The Wilds Golf Club
28 Topic of the Month: Bunker Sand
30 In Bounds: A Call to Action

2005 November/December

Vol. 36, No. 10

Page Section/Selected Titles
1 Cover
3 Table of Contents
3 2006 MGCSA Events
3 Advertisers
3 About the Cover
4 President's Message: My Experience as President has been Great and I Owe It to You - The Membership!
5 Steve Garske Receives MGCSA Distinguished Service Award
6 At This Year's Green Expo: What's New? 
6 Highlights of Sept. 30- Oct. 2 Chapter Delegates Meeting
7 Informative Bunker Boot Camp Took Place at Monticello CC
9 Up-to-Code: Reduce Your Energy Bill
10 Green Roof Park in the City of Minneapolis
12 On and Around the Golf Course
15 A Conversation with U of M Professor Brad Pedersen: 2005 MGCSA President's Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient
22 Nature Friendly Golf
24 Musing the Minutes: [MGCSA Met on November 7, 2005]
26 Pesticide Reregistration Demystified
28 Assistant's Angle: It Drives Me Crazy
30 In Bounds: Merry Christmas!