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2003 January   2003 February
Volume #19, No. 1 Volume #19, No. 2
Page Sections/Selected Titles
1 Cover
3 MVP's
4 Table of Contents
6 Front Office: Fresh Start
7 President's Message: Greetings from STMA Headquarters
8 Sportsturf Machines
8 -Complete Fleet: Part One in a Two-Part Series
22 -Angels' Lopas Enjoys World Series Spotlight
24 In & On the Ground
24 -What to do with a Hard Field
36 Around the Grounds
36 -Workshop Draws 70 to Upscale Local Fields
43 2002 STMA Foy Field of the Year Winners and Scholarship Recipients
48 STMA in Action: Florida Chapter #1 Meets at FIU
48 STMA Chapter News
51 Marketplace
53 Classifieds
54 Q&A: Two Tales of Tall Fescue
Page Sections/Selected Titles
1 Cover
3 MVP's
4 Table of Contents
6 Front Office: Salmagundi
7 President's Message: Greetings from STMA Headquarters
8 Meet the New STMA President: Bob Campbell, CSFM, Moves to STMA Helm
14 In & On the Ground
14 -Top 5 Diseases of Cool-Season Turf
28 Sportsturf Machines
28 -Prime Cut: Rotary, Reel, and the Quest for a Better Natural Surface
34 Around the Grounds
34 -Hand-Held Power: Techno-Marvels
42 STMA in Action: Conferences Increase Professionalism
42 STMA Chapter News
44 Marketplace
45 Classifieds
46 Q&A: Soil pH
   
   
2003 March 2003 April
Volume #19, No. 3 Volume #19, No. 4
Page Sections/Selected Titles
1 Cover
3 MVP's
4 Table of Contents
6 Front Office: That's One Big Baby!
7 President's Message: An Honor and a Responsibility
8 Professional Baseball Field of the Year: Louisville's Slugger Field Earns 2002 Field of the Year
18 In & On the Ground
18 -Infield Practices: Here are Some Tips from the Trenches
24 -Super Bowl XXXVII Review: Toro's Been There Since 1967
30 Sportsturf Machines
30 -Complete Fleet: Part Two in a Two-Part Series
42 Around the Grounds
42 -STMA Conference Wrap-Up
49 STMA in Action: STMA 2003 Conference: Big as the Heart of Texas
50 STMA Chapter News
51 Marketplace
53 Classifieds
54 Q&A: What's the Skinny on the Skin?
Page Sections/Selected Titles
1 Cover
3 MVP's
4 Table of Contents
6 Front Office: Perceptions
7 President's Message: Facing Challenges
8 Baseball Field of the Year: George Mason University's Raymond H. "Hap" Spuhler Field Earns Field of the Year
16 In & On the Ground
16 -How to Get Quick Green-Up
24 -Keys to Building a Major League Mound
30 Around the Grounds
30 -Talkin' Turf with Steve LeGros
36 -Training in Tucson
40 Sportsturf Machines
49 STMA in Action: 7th KAFMO Conference: Chapter Donates $1,000 to SAFE Foundation
49 STMA Chapter News
51 Marketplace
53 Classifieds
54 Q&A: Speaking of Turf!
   
   
2003 May 2003 June
Volume #19, No. 5 Volume #19, No. 6
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1 Cover
4 Table of Contents
6 From the Sidelines: Weather Permitting
7 President's Message: Perceptions can be Changed
8 High School/Parks Baseball Field of the Year: Eagle Park: Arlington Baptist School Wins FOY
14 In & On the Ground
14 -Managing Fields Using Crumb Rubber & Varietal Selection
18 -Painting the Perfect Picture
24 -Seahawks Stadium a Natural for Soccer Match
26 Sportsturf Machines
32 Around the Grounds
32 -Talkin' Turf with Doug Gallant
37 Message from SAFE Foundation: SAFE Foundation Endorses Infill Research Project
38 STMA in Action: Midwest Chapter Conducts Irrigation Workshop
38 STMA Chapter News
40 Marketplace
41 Classifieds
42 Q&A: The King of Grasses - Fine and Fast
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1 Cover
4 Table of Contents
6 From the Sidelines: And Now for Some Good News
7 President's Message: Survival Tips for Sports Turf Managers
8 College/University Softball Field of the Year: Texas Women's University
14 In & On the Ground
14 -IPM Strategies for Warm-Season Turfgrasses
20 -Taken by "Surprise"
24 -Modular Turf System Evolves in Puerto Rico
29 Sportsturf Machines
29 -8 Steps to an Easy Field Facelift
36 Around the Grounds
36 -7 Ways to Maintain a Safe Playing Surface
44 Message from SAFE Foundation: Is It Snowing Yet?
46 STMA in Action: OSTMA Sponsors "Hands On" Clinic
46 STMA Chapter News
48 Marketplace
49 Classifieds
50 Q&A: Who is On First?
   
   
2003 July 2003 August
Volume #19, No. 7 Volume #19, No. 8
Page Sections/Selected Titles
1 Cover
4 Table of Contents
6 From the Sidelines: In the Beginning
7 President's Message: Safety is the First Concern
8 High School/Parks Softball Field of the Year: C. Moore Field of Putnam City West HS
14 In & On the Ground
14 -Managing Soccer Fields
20 Sportsturf Machines
20 -Getting Acquainted: How Well Do You Know Your Aerator?
24 -Different Strokes for Different Turfs
30 Around the Grounds
30 -Top 10 Annuals for Landscaping
36 Message from SAFE Foundation: Fireworks, Flags, and Strong Foundations
37 STMA in Action: Spirits not Dampened at MAFMO Event
37 STMA Chapter News
39 Marketplace
41 Classifieds
42 Q&A: Do Your Homework!
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1 Cover
4 Table of Contents
6 From the Sidelines: $$$$$$$$$$
7 President's Message: How Good are Your Management Skills?
8 Field of the Year: College Football Field of the Year: Folsom Field of the University of Colorado
14 In & On the Ground
14 -Sports Field Irrigation
16 -Warm Turf Headed for ACC
26 Sportsturf Machines
26 -Anticipating Autumn: Field Prep for the Fall Season
34 SAFE Focus is Sports Turf Specific
36 Around the Grounds
36 -Things to Know When Lighting a Sports Field
41 STMA in Action: Teamwork Spells Success
41 STMA Chapter News
43 Marketplace
46 Q&A: Run a Mile in Their Shoes
   
   
2003 September 2003 October
Volume #19, No. 9 Volume #19, No. 10
Page Sections/Selected Titles
1 Cover
4 Table of Contents
6 From the Sidelines: Call in the Pros
7 STMA President's Message: A Big Step Forward
8 High School Football Field of the Year: Chapman Field of Cumberland Valley (PA) Wins Field of the Year
14 In & On the Ground
14 -Proper Mechanics for Field Repair
18 -Angels Using Underground Hose System
20 -Selecting a Field Marker
26 Sportsturf Machines
26 -Prepping Soccer Fields for Fall
28 -Overseeding: A Guide for Professionals
34 Around the Grounds
34 -Jesse Cuevas Honored at CWS
40 STMA in Action: Wisconsin Chapter Event Evokes "Wows!"
41 STMA Chapter News
41 SAFE Foundation Column: The Toro Foundation Steps Up to Bat for SAFE
43 Marketplace
46 Q&A: Worms and Mudcats
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1 Cover
4 Table of Contents
6 From the Sidelines: A Middle-Aged Dedication
7 President's Message: Strength in Numbers
8 Field of the Year: Reeves Field of American University Earns Field of the Year Honors
14 In & On the Ground
14 -Make Your Soil Sample Count
16 -Covering Your Grass
28 Around the Grounds
28 -Dealing with Old Man Winter
30 -Proper Maintenance for Snow Blowers
31 -"The Paper Turf Assistance"
34 Sportsturf Machines
34 -Produce Better Fields Next Spring
42 STMA in Action: VSTMA Field Days(s) Huge Success
43 Chapter News
44 Marketplace
45 Classifieds
46 Q&A: Not so Friendly Low Places
   
   
2003 November 2003 December
Volume #19, No. 11 Volume #19, No. 12
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1 Cover
4 Table of Contents
6 From the Sidelines: Isabel Pays a Visit
7 STMA President's Message: Come Join in the STMA "Family Reunion"
8 Sports Turf Managers Association 15th Conference & Exhibition
8 -Exhibitors' List
14 -Speakers' List
26 In & On the Ground
26 -New Soldier Field Turf Features Heating System
31 SAFE Foundation Column: Play in the SAFE/Jacobsen Golf Tournament
32 Sportsturf Machines
32 -Managing Playability During Weather Extremes
36 Marketplace
38 Q&A: "Plush" Infield
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1 Cover
4 Table of Contents
6 From the Sidelines: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
7 STMA President's Message: "My Most Memorable Christmas Ever"
8 Field of the Year: Danny Cunniff Park Soccer Fields Earn Foy Honors
14 In & On the Ground
14 -Temporary, Reusable Drainage Layer Installed in 2 Days
16 -Cambridge Drainage Option Explained
18 -Hurricane Isabel can't Shut Down Hokies
26 Around the Grounds
26 -Field Construction Company Directory
28 -Data Loggers Improve Turf Management at Camden Yards
32 -Saving a World Cup Pitch
34 Sportsturf Machines
34 -Planning for New Field Construction
40 SAFE Foundation Column: SAFE Live and Silent Auctions Combine Fun with Funding
42 STMA in Action: Bring Your Team to San Diego for Great California Teamin'
43 STMA Chapter News
44 Marketplace
46 Q & A: Looking at Your CEC