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2009 January/February

Vol. 41, No. 1

Page Section/Selected Titles
1 Cover
3 Table of Contents
3 MGCSA Event Schedule
3 January/February Advertisers
3 About the Cover
4 President's Message: Keep Your Eye on the Legislature
6 Environment: Providing Wildlife Requirements on the Golf Course
8 Management Matters: Performance Evaluation
9 MGCSA Booth Challenge Winners at the Minnesota Green Expo
11 Scenes from the Minnesota Green Expo
10 The Year that was
14 TROE Center Update
14 From the U to You… Studies Funded by the MTGF: 2005 National Kentucky Bluegrass Trial 
15 University of Minnesota Turf Club Update 
16 Peer-to-Peer: Better Turf Through Networking: MGCSA Members were Asked: What do You Love About Your Job Most? …and What is Not So Much Fun? 
17 Watson Winner and Hole Notes Recognized at Annual Meeting
18 At Awards & Recognition Banquet at Windsong Farm Golf Club: MGCSA Honors Larry Vetter with 2008 Distinguished Service Award
22 Superintendent Insight: One Superintendent's Perspective: [Greg Iden, Chomonix Golf Course, Lino Lakes, Minnesota]

2009 March

Vol. 41, No. 2

Page Section/Selected Titles
1 Cover
3 Table of Contents
3 About the Cover
3 MGCSA Events
3 March Advertisers
4 President's Message: Tough Decisions Greet the New Golf Season
5 Get into Good Habits
7 Peer-to-Peer: Better Turf Through Networking: MGCSA Superintendents were Asked: Has Your Budget Gone Up, Down or Stayed the Same?  
9 Minnesota Golf Course Superintendents' Association: Membership Report: January 26, 2009
10 Candid Camera at the 2009 MGCSA Hospitality Night in New Orleans
14 From the U to You… Studies Funded by the MTGF: Phosphorus Runoff from Turfgrass: Research Update
18 Don the Duckman's Cedar Wood Duck House Plan
20 An Adventure in Life: Reminiscing and Remembering
22 In Bounds: Choosing My Outlook

2009 April

Vol. 41, No. 3

Page Section/Selected Titles
1 Cover
3 Table of Contents
3 About the Cover
3 April Advertisers
3 MGCSA Events
3 Classified Ads
4 President's Message: Handling the Stresses of Spring
6 Bellwood Oaks Golf Course Set to Host Spring Mixer on May 18
8 Assistant Superintendents: It's Important to Submit Your External Education Approval Codes
8 Superintendent Norma O'Leary's Curling Team Wins Championship in New York
8 Do You have a Golfer at Your Course that You Seem to See Every Day?
9 MGCSA Membership Report: March 2009
10 Superintendent Al Hanson Breeds, Raises and Trains Racing Pigeons
14 From the U to You…Studies Funded by the MTGF: Japanese Beetles are in Minnesota for Good
16 Management Matters: Goal-Setting
18 Reminder: Fulfill Your State Law Phosphorus Requirement
18 MGCSA Legacy Scholarship and Joseph S. Garske Scholarship: Scholarships Offered to Assist Children and Grandchildren of MGCSA Members 
19 Professional Attitude
20 110 Attend March Mini-Seminar at the Wilds
21 [GCSAA/MGCSA February Seminar]
22 Superintendent Insight: Jeffrey Minske: [Jeffrey Minske, Eastwood Golf Course, Rochester, Minnesota]

2009 May

Vol. 41, No. 4

Page Section/Selected Titles
1 Cover
3 Table of Contents
3 About the Cover
3 May Advertisers
3 MGCSA Events
4 President's Message: What a Great Start to the Year!
5 Wild Marsh Golf Club Set for June 1: MGCSA Scholarship Scramble
7 MGCSA Membership Report: April 2009
8 MGCSA Member Survey: March 2009
10 GCSAA Continues Fight Against Federal Pesticide Ruling
11 The Un-Comfort Zone
14 From the U to You…Studies Funded by the MTGF: Converting Kentucky Bluegrass to Low Maintenance Turfgrass Species
15 MGCSA's and U of M Form New Scholarship Partnership
16 Musing the Minutes: Monticello Country Club: April 21, 2009
17 Superintendent Insight: Charlie Miller: [Charlie Miller, Goodrich Golf Course, Maplewood, Minnesota]
18 The European Pine Sawfly: Our Least Favorite Bug
19 Classified Ads
20 Life Lessons Learned While Working on the 15th Hole at York Golf Club
22 In Bounds: United We Stand

2009 June

Vol. 41, No. 5

Page Section/Selected Titles
1 Cover
3 Table of Contents
3 About the Cover
3 June Advertisers
3 MGCSA Events
3 Affiliates get Together During MGCSA Vendor Appreciation Day at Keller Golf Course in St. Paul
4 President's Message: "Those Who do Not Learn from History are Doomed to Repeat It"
5 StoneRidge GC Set to Host the MGCSA Harold Stodola Research Scramble on July 6
7 The Savory Supe: Grilled Corn on the Cob with Bacon
8 The Emerald Ash Borer Arrives in Minnesota
9 Classified Ads
10 Peer-to-Peer: Better Turf Through Networking: Superintendents were Asked: Now that Emerald Ash has been Located in Minnesota, What is Your Golf Courses' Plan of Attack?
14 From the U to You…Studies Funded by the MTGF: Emerald Ash Borer
16 In the Crosshairs: Surprise! Emerald Ash Borer Takes Shortcut to the Twin Cities 
18 Managing Naturalized Areas: Maintenance Tips to Keep Weeds at Bay and Balls in Play
20 Glencoe Team Wins Assistants Spring Mixer at Bellwood Oaks
22 In Bounds: It's Good to get Away

2009 July

Vol. 41, No. 6

Page Section/Selected Titles
1 Cover
3 Table of Contents
3 About the Cover
3 July Advertiser
3 MGCSA Events
3 Nice Price for Golf Balls!
4 President's Message: Remember, We have a Great Job!
5 Adams, Paulus, Hemquist and Wenzel Win Scholarship Scramble at Wild Marsh
7 The Savory Supe: Chicken, Red Pepper, Snow Pea Salad
8 Autumn Blaze Maple: The Next Tree Disaster Waiting to Happen?
10 Peer-to-Peer: Better Turf Through Networking: Superintendents were Asked: Do You Provide Players Tips and Pour Jugs of Soil and Seed?
14 From the U to You…Studies Funded by the MTGF: Establishment and Maintenance of Fine Fescue Putting Greens
16 Analyzing Drainage Problems and Applying Proper Drainage Techniques
18 An Adventure in Life: Vietnam
20 The MGCSA Fall Mixer Set for the Horse & Hunt Club in Prior Lake: "Trading Sticks for Guns"
20 MGA and MPGA Announce 2009 Hall of Fame Inductees
21 Classified Ads
22 In Bounds: A Return on Investment

2009 August

Vol. 41, No. 7

Page Section/Selected Titles
1 Cover
3 Table of Contents
3 About the Cover
3 August Advertisers
3 MGCSA Events
3 Jim Johnson
4 President's Message: Take a Break to Attend the PGA Championship
5 Northland CC is Proud to Host the MGCSA Championship on September 14 in Duluth
9 Meyer, Ramler, Notch and Ruhoff Make It a 3-Peat at the 2009 Harold Stodola Research Scramble
11 Classified Ads
15 Superintendent Marlow Hansen Rescues Man from Lake
16 Part II: Analyzing Drainage Problems and Applying Proper Drainage Techniques
19 Education: Joseph S. Garske Legacy Scholarships Awarded for 14th Consecutive Year; MGCSA Legacy Scholarships for 12th 
21 The Savory Supe: Shrimp Martini
22 New Research Affects Dew Removal Recommendations for Fairways

2009 September

Vol. 41, No. 8

Page Section/Selected Titles
1 Cover
3 Table of Contents
3 About the Cover
3 September Advertisers
3 Upcoming MGCSA Events
4 President's Message: Don’t Believe Everything You Read, Research It!
5 Peer-to-Peer: Better Turf Through Networking: MGCSA Superintendents were Asked: The Winter of '08-'09 was Hard on Many Golf Courses Across Our State: What were Your Successes for the Quick Recovery? How did you Communicate with Your Players? What Will You do Differently to Prepare for the Next Winter?
10 From the U to You…Studies Funded by the MTGF: Breeding and Evaluating Perennial Ryegrass Cultivars for Minnesota
11 Genetic Improvement of Prairie Junegrass for Use as a Turf
14 2008-2009 Snow Mold Control Evaluation: Sentryworld Golf Course -Stevens Point, Wisconsin
15 2008-2009 Snow Mold Control Evaluation Sentryworld Golf Course, Stevens Point, WI and Wawonowin Country Club, Champion, MI
16 On-Course Observations from Spring 2009
18 Affiliate News
19 The Savory Supe: Oriental Beef Veggie as a Skillet Dinner
20 Information About Strokes - Everyone - Should Know: Remember the First Three Letters…S.T.R.
21 Statement of Ownership, Management and Circulation
21 [Volunteers at the PGA Championship at Hazeltine]
21 Classified Ads
22 In Bounds: Blindsided!

2009 October

Vol. 41, No. 9

Page Section/Selected Titles
1 Cover
3 Table of Contents
3 About the Cover
3 October Advertisers
3 Upcoming MGCSA Events
3 Young Guns at the Fall Mixer
4 President's Message: Keep Communication Lines Open at Your Course
5 MGCSA President Rick Traver is Not a Hat Guy Yet has a Collection of "Figurative" Hats
6 Dad's Hats
9 Questions and Answers with Rick Traver, CGCS
10 From the U to You…Studies Funded by the MTGF: Two-Lined Chestnut Borer
14 New Prague Superintendent Jeff Pint Wins His 4th MGCSA Championship at Northland
15 -Duluth's Northland Country Club
17 Make Plans to Attend MGCSA's Awards & Recognition Banquet at Oak Ridge Country Club on December 9, 2009
17 GCSAA Announces List of Candidates for Feb. 12 Election
19 Peer-to-Peer: Better Turf Through Networking: MGCSA Superintendents were Asked: What Did You do Differently This Season that Positively Impacted Your Operation? A New Product, A New Program or Perhaps a Discontinuation of a Practice?
21 Classified Ads
21 New Arrivals ...
22 Minnesota Turf & Grounds Foundation: Emerald Ash Borer Info Highlights Super Tuesday on January 5, 2010 During Northern Green Expo at MCC
23 The Savory Supe: Fettuccine in Creamy Mustard Chicken Sauce
25 An Adventure in Life: Traveling Down Under to Tasmania
27 GCSAA Leadership Academy Update: "Change is Good"
30 In Bounds: Livin' the Dream!

2009 November/December

Vol. 41, No. 10

Page Section/Selected Titles
1 Cover
3 Table of Contents
3 About the Cover
3 November/December Advertisers
3 2010 MGCSA Events
3 Sharp Shooting at the Fall Mixer
4 President's Message: Thank you, Membership, for Two Great Years!
5 Trading "Sticks for Guns" at the Fall Mixer
7 Insight: One Superintendent's Perspective: [Jerry Webb: CGCS, Riverwood National & Vintage]
8 Peer-to-Peer: Better Turf Through Networking: MGCSA Superintendents were Asked: Tree Removal and Trimming are Critical and Dangerous Aspects of Golf Course Maintenance. Do You Employ an on Staff Arborist, Contract the Work Out, or do the Best You can in House? What do You do with the Wood?
10 SuPerspective
10 -Emerald Ash Borer Control Project Mendakota Country Club
11 -Tree Injection Hillcrest Golf Club of St. Paul
12 -Ash Trees and the Emerald Ash Borer Minnesota Valley Country Club
14 -Minnesota Valley CC Ash Tree Update - July 2009 
14 -Minnesota Valley CC Summary of 2010 Tree Management Plan
15 How to Train a Tree
18 Application Methods for Managing Tree Problems
21 Membership Report
21 Classified Ads
22 In Our Uncertain World What can We do to Give Trees Every Advantage?
25 2009 MGCSA Recognition Awards
26 Things You should Know About Your Chainsaw
27 The Savory Supe: Pheasant a la Thompson
28 Education, Trade Show, Networking on Tap at Northern Green Expo Jan. 6-8
29 It's in the Hole…
30 In Bounds: Merry Chrstmas [Christmas]!
30 The Desiderata