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 From the News Desk...2 share Hi-Lo's Distinguished Service AwardCurtis Bruton and Pat Sherer recently received the Southern California GCSA Hi-Lo Desert chapter’s Distinguished Service Award. The Distinguished Service Award is the highest honor bestowed by the 260-member Hi-Lo chapter. It is presented annually to individuals for “commitment to their profession, and exemplary performance of activities and services within the Hi-Lo association.” Former golf course superintendents, Bruton and Sherer both worked for High-Tech Irrigation of Indio, Calif., when they received the awards. Each has since moved on to another position elsewhere. An association member for 15 years, Bruton served on the board as the affiliate liaison, worked on the tournaments, scholarship and research committees. A graduate Cal Poly Pomona with a degree in agriculture, he worked with High-Tech from 1995 to 2009 before moving on to a position with Harco Fittings in Texas. Sherer has been a Hi-Lo member for 13 years, including serving as chairman of the scholarship and research committee. Another Cal Poly Pomona graduate (horticulture), he recently accepted a position with Simplot Partners in Idaho. Previous winners include: Bob Maycock, Bud Lombard, Jack Roesinger, Ross O’Fee, John Dixon, Carl King, Carl Garczynski, Rick Sall and Danielle Marman. For more information, visit www.hilodesert.org . |
In other news... Bayer consolidates professional, consumer divisions Jacqueline Applegate to oversee both segments; Josh Weeks to retire in November. Posted: 09/09/2010 Read more » July heat keeps many golfers at home Rounds played at private clubs, daily fee facilities drops 5 percent. Posted: 09/08/2010 Read more » Study examines spring pre-stress fertility programs Research finds no correlation between biostimulant applications before spring core cultivation and recovery. Posted: 09/02/2010 Read more » Aquatrols, TurfNet present Water Week The series of five Webinars is aimed at helping superintendents manage water and soils more efficiently. Posted: 09/01/2010 Read more » News and people briefs Registration opens soon for Irrigation Show, Briggs & Stratton elects new chairman, FMC taps new director for professional solutions division Posted: 09/01/2010 Read more » Complete news index » |
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