The new ceiling tiles are being put in place in the fireplace room and the hallway.  The cutouts for the lights were made first so we would be able to get lights back on in the room, then the full tiles were put in place.  The pieces that need to be trimmed will be done this week.

A few other projects are being done while the ceiling tiles were down.  The track the ceiling tile sits in was painted, and a few lights were moved around.  Also, some changes are being made to the music system, which won't be noticeable, but should make it easier to use.  We hope to be done with this as soon as possible.  A contractor will be in to renovate the ceiling in the Pump room, then new carpets will be put down in the fireplace room, Grill on the Green, and hallways.

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We will be working on a few projects in the clubhouse over the coming weeks.  Changing out ceiling tile like we did last year is the first project being tackled.  This will be done in the room with the fireplace, and in the front hallway.  The ceiling in the Pump room will be done by a contractor later this month.  After the ceilings are completed new carpets will be installed by the fireplace, in the Grill on the Green and the from hallway.

The Ballroom is being used as a cache for all of the furniture from the rooms that are having work done to them.


Here is a quick video of Torres, Emilio and Mario taking down the ceiling by the fireplace.

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I suspect the majority of superintendents in the Chicagoland area are happy to watch 2011 in the rear-view mirror.  This past season is not one that we want to revisit too often, so I will do it with just this one post.  Here is a video of clips and pictures that will take you through what we did this past season, and some of the information that is on the blog about it.  The video is long, but it was a long season.  The subtitles refer to a blog post and the date it was posted for more information.  The posts are also listed in the order they appear in the video at the bottom of the post.

**The original version with sound was blocked. This is the same video without sound.**

Ice Rink Is Nearing Completion - January 31
Ice Rink Problems - February 7
It Snowed - February 2
Tim Contributes To On Course Magazine - March 21
Tim Wins Leo Feser Award From GCSAA - September 23
The Report From Farm Links - March 28
Greens Are Opening Thursday, March 31st - March 30
Cart Path Is Finished On 8 - April 9
Work On The Pond At 11 Tee - April 12
Dramatic Changes At 3 Green - April 13
New Drain In 1 Fairway - May 3
New Drain Started On 15 Approach - May 11
Wildlife In 17 Pond - May 14
Preparing For The Invitational - June 7
Lots Of Rain Today - June 9
Invitational Preparation - June 11
More Arborvitaes Near 1 Green - June 20
Some Dry Weather Forecasted - June 29
Setting Up For Fireworks - June 28
Latest Storm In Pictures - July 13
Deep In Data - July 21
Special Weather Statement - July 18
Courses Cleaning Up Today - July 25
Flood Injury And Pythium Blight - August 10
Disease In The Rough - August 3
Started Some Seeding - August 30
Rumble In The Maintenance Facility - September 14
The Lightning Strike - September 14
Dollar Spot - September 15
Starting Some Tree Removal - September 21
Drain In 14 Fairway - October 6
Drainage Project In 11 Fairway - November 2
Back To Work On 11 Fairway - November 15
ESA Burn - FAIL - December 6

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