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2002 January   2002 February
Volume #18, No. 1 Volume #18, No. 2
Page Sections/Selected Titles
1 Cover
4 Table of Contents
6 Front Office: Joe Paterno, My Hero
7 President's Message: Greetings from STMA Headquarters
8 sportsTURF Manager of the Year: Dr. Tony Koski: Former Golf Course Super-Turned-Professor Promotes Professionalism, Brings Turf Managers Together
10 Bob's Turf Survives First November World Series: Growing Grass Under a Roof in the Desert: How Bank One Ballpark Survived the First November World Series
12 Field of the Year: Minor League Baseball Sports Turf Manager of the Year Awards
20 In & On the Grounds
20 -Taking Turfgrass to the Limit
28 -Alternative Tx for Turfgrass Health
38 Maintaining the Grounds
38 -Genetic Hybrid: Latest Evolution in Commercial Fills Industry Gap
44 STMA Conference and Exhibition Update
46 Around the Grounds
46 -Tailoring Concessions to Increase Revenue: Extra Money could be Spent on Field Improvements
52 Clippings
52 -Kurtz Named Outstanding Alum
54 STMA Chapter News
55 STMA in Action: KAFMO Outing Nets More than $500 for Scholarships
56 Marketplace
57 Classifieds
57 Advertiser's Index
58 Q&A: Scheduling Irrigation
Page Sections/Selected Titles
1 Cover
3 MVP's
4 Table of Contents
6 Front Office: Pitchers and Catchers
7 President's Message: Thank You for the Honor
8 STMA Professional Baseball Field of the Year: The Dell Diamond of Round Rock, Texas: STMA 2001 Professional Baseball Field of the Year
14 STMA Member Survey Results: Turf Managers Lead an $11 Billion Industry
26 In & On the Grounds
26 -Fire Ant Control: When, How, and Why to Apply Insecticide
27 -Topdressing a Baseball Field
34 Around the Grounds
34 -Three Ideas for Running the Best Operation
44 Maintaining the Grounds
44 -Keeping Your Two-Cycle Engines Humming
49 STMA in Action
49 STMA Chapter News
51 STMA's New Website: Tried Surfing Turf Lately? Try Again! www.sportsturfmanager.com Try Again!
52 Marketplace
53 Classifieds
53 Advertiser's Index
54 Q&A: Beneficial Binding
   
   
2002 March 2002 April
Volume #18, No. 3 Volume #18, No. 4
Page Sections/Selected Titles
1 Cover
3 MVP's
4 Table of Contents
6 Front Office: The 10,000-lb. Elephant
7 President's Message: Moving Toward an even Brighter Future
8 Patriot Field: STMA 2001 Baseball Field of the Year Award
14 In & On the Grounds
14 -Mix Masters: Experts Share Their Secrets to Establishing and Maintaining a Quality Infield
28 Around the Grounds
28 -How to Set Up Bases
30 -Don't Overlook Your Backstops
40 Maintaining the Grounds
40 -Leveling the Playing Field
56 On the Road with Mel Lanford: On the Road with the Ace: Travelin' Man
58 Clippings
60 Tip O' Month: Work Smarter - Not Harder
61 STMA Chapter News
62 STMA Conference Postscript: STMA in Action: STMA, Scholarships, Field of the Year Awards & More Issued at Annual Meeting
64 Marketplace
65 Classifieds
66 Q&A: Field Slopes
Page Sections/Selected Titles
1 Cover
3 MVP's
4 Table of Contents
6 Front Office: "Old School" Out for Good?
7 President's Message: K.I.S.S.
8 STMA 2001 Softball Field of the Year: Samford Field of Samford University
14 In & On the Grounds
14 -Executing Irrigation Inspections
24 Maintaining the Grounds
24 -Installing a Successful Drainage System
34 Around the Grounds
34 -Portable Power: Rest Facilities for Parks and Rec Applications
42 The Perfect Match: Core Cultivation and Fertilizer
44 Clippings
48 Tip O' Month: Remember: Prudent, Reasonable & Consistent
50 STMA in Action: The 6th Annual KAFMO-PRPS Athletic Field Conference
50 STMA Chapter News
52 Marketplace
53 Classifieds
53 Advertisers' Index
54 Q&A: Looking for a Little Help and Advice
   
   
2002 May 2002 June
Volume #18, No. 5 Volume #18, No. 6
Page Sections/Selected Titles
1 Cover
3 MVP's
4 Table of Contents
6 Front Office: Observe, Document, Respond, Follow Up
7 President's Message: Too Little or Too Much, It's a Challenge!
8 STMA 2001 Parks and Rec Softball Field of the Year: The Championship "Green": City of Carrollton's McInnish Softball Complex Earns the STMA 2001 Softball Field of the Year Award
16 In & On the Ground
16 -Painting a Masterpiece: How to Turn Your Football Field into a Work of Art
28 -Creating Safe, Playable Infield Surfaces
30 Maintaining the Grounds
30 -What's Wrong with This Picture?
40 Around the Grounds
40 -Protecting Your Fields: Oh no, no the Backstreet Boys Again!
50 On the Road with the Ace: Passion Play: Who could Forget Greenville Baseball, or Great Guys like Butter Ball?
52 Clippings
53 STMA in Action: Chapter Regional Conference Calls Spark Idea Flow
53 STMA Chapter News
55 Marketplace
57 Classifieds
57 Advertisers' Index
58 Q&A: Cutting Height
Page Sections/Selected Titles
1 Cover
3 MVP's
4 Table of Contents
6 Front Office: Get Ahead from a Distance
7 President's Message: "Call Me Next Week"
8 Field of the Year: Natural Stadium: Lebanon Valley College Soccer Stadium Earns the STMA 2001 Soccer Field of the Year
14 Maintaining the Grounds
14 -Time-Saving Techniques: Soccer
26 In & On the Ground
26 -Water Management: Do More with Less
34 Around the Grounds
34 -Building a Dream Workforce
41 STMA in Action: Pro Football Fan Alert
42 STMA Chapter News
43 Marketplace
45 Classifieds
45 Advertiser's Index
46 Q&A: Crazy After All These Years
   
   
2002 July 2002 August
Volume #18, No. 7 Volume #18, No. 8
Page Sections/Selected Titles
1 Cover
3 MVP's
4 Table of Contents
6 Front Office: The Eyes of a (Baseball) Nation
7 President's Message: A Lot to Celebrate
8 STMA 2001 High School/Parks & Rec Soccer Field of the Year: Tackling Challenges: Muscatine Soccer Complex Earns Top Honors Again
16 Maintaining the Grounds
16 -Timing is Everything: What's Wrong [with] This Picture II
26 In and On the Ground
26 -Avoiding Problems: Analyzing Soil- and Sand-Based Fields
28 -Olivet Nazarene University Upgrades Fields for New Chicago Bears' Camp
34 Around the Grounds
34 -Checklists: Important Field Maintenance & Safety Program Tools
40 STMA Chapter News
41 STMA in Action: Continuing Ed in the Big Bend State
42 On the Road with the Ace: Contract and In-House Maintenance Thrive in the Volunteer State
43 Marketplace
45 Classifieds
45 Advertisers Index
46 Q&A: Designing a Field Over a Landfill
Page Sections/Selected Titles
1 Cover
3 MVP's
4 Table of Contents
6 Front Office: Preparing for the Fall Playing Season
7 President's Message: Planning Equals Success
8 In & On the Ground
8 -Modular Makeover at Michigan State
10 -The Price of Being a Certified Sports Field Manager
20 Maintaining the Grounds
20 -Field Renovation Via Overseeding
28 -Roger Bossard on the Industry: Today and Tomorrow
30 Around the Grounds
30 -Danger Zone: Baseball Fans at Risk and the Materials that can Protect Them
41 STMA in Action: The McFarland Experience
41 STMA Chapter News
44 Marketplace
45 Classifieds
45 Advertisers' Index
46 Q&A: Old School Networking
   
   
2002 September 2002 October
Volume #18, No. 9 Volume #18, No. 10
Page Sections/Selected Titles
1 Cover
4 Table of Contents
6 Front Office: Am I Ready for Some Football? Yes!
7 President's Message: September's a Great Month on God's Green Earth
8 Virginia's Harrison Field is Field of the Year: Virginia Wins Field of the Year
14 Maintaining the Grounds
14 -Overseeding Southern Athletic Fields
26 -Roger Bossard: Tips for Maintaining Sports Fields
28 In & On the Ground
28 -Painting Fields: Tips from Your Peers on Technique and Equipment
38 Around the Grounds
38 -Standing Tall: Goal Posts Designed to Resist Frenzied Fans
40 -Extra Points
44 -Hall of Fame Trip a Great Experience
48 Tip O' Month: RSM: 21st Century Approach to Reverse Seasonal Maintenance
49 STMA in Action: VSTMA Field Day Draws Crowd
49 STMA Chapter News
52 Marketplace
53 Classifieds
54 Q&A: Physics and Soccer Field Evaluation
Page Sections/Selected Titles
1 Cover
3 MVP's
4 Table of Contents
6 Front Office: Used Correctly, Crumb Rudder [Rubber] can Help
7 President's Message: STMA is Reaching Out
8 Field of the Year: High School Field of the Year: Rush-Henrietta (NY) Earns STMA Distinction
14 In & On the Ground
14 -More Modules: Reliant Stadium's Turf Manager Leaves Magic Kingdom for NFL
26 Sportsturf Machines
26 -Constructive Ideas: Contractor Tells How to Plan
34 Around the Grounds
34 -Being a Sports Turf Professional
40 -Hands-On Training: Key to Advancement
42 STMA in Action: New STMA Chapter Hosts Field Day
42 STMA Chapter News
44 Marketplace
45 Classifieds
45 Advertisers' Index
46 Q&A: Soil Prep and Rolling: Listen to Honest Abe
   
   
2002 November 2002 December
Volume #18, No. 11 Volume #18, No. 12
Page Sections/Selected Titles
1 Cover
3 MVP's
4 Table of Contents
6 Front Office: SAFE Program Truly Win-Win
7 President's Message: Be Thankful
8 STMA Conference Exhibitors' List
13 STMA Conference Speakers' List
26 Sportsturf Machines
26 -Fully Use Your Utility Vehicle
27 -Keeping It Safe
32 In & On the Ground
32 -Problem Fields: Synthetic Turf a Possible Solution
40 Around the Grounds
40 -NJ Turf Manager Takes a Holistic Approach to Field Maintenance
42 STMA in Action: Midwest Chapter Drives "Tour on Wheels"
43 STMA Chapter News
44 Marketplace
45 Classifieds
46 Q&A: Chemical Removal of Ryegrass
Page Sections/Selected Titles
1 Cover
3 MVP's
4 Table of Contents
6 Front Office: It's Only a Game
7 President's Message: 'Tis the Season
8 In & On the Ground
8 -Strongsville (OH) High's New Field: 83 Days from Ground-Breaking to Game
18 Sportsturf Machines
18 -Pipe Dreams: Gillette Stadium's Turf Conditioning System
28 -From Brushes to Spinners - Not Just Topdressers Anymore
30 Around the Grounds
30 -Keeping Score: Improvements are Making Scoreboards More Versatile and Cost Effective
36 -STMA Minor League Turf Managers of the Year: Minor League Turf Managers Honored at Winter Meetings
42 STMA in Action: Georgia Chapter Kicks Off Great
42 STMA Chapter News
44 Marketplace
45 Classifieds
46 Q&A: Fertilizing Sod