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PR ESID EN T’S MESSAGE
The 1976 Golf Season is fast approach­
ing and like Spring, we are getting ready to
project our Association’s fine programs.
We have a few new golf courses that we
will be visiting this year and hope to have
more distinguished speakers to upgrade
our meetings.
We have a great group of men in our
Association and I am looking forward to
serving all of you. I hope we can get more
people involved in our various committees
so we can improve our Association. I have
always felt that communications is the key
— so let’s hear from you.
This year we will have a Field Day.
Lloyd Russell is hard at work for us in order
to make this year’s Field Day a great
success. If you can help him on this com­
mittee in any way, please do so.
The National Conference held in Min­
nesota in February was very rewarding.
More and more of our C.A.G.C.S. mem­
bers are taking advantage of the educa­
tional programs provided.
Your new
G.C.S.A.A. President is Richard W. Malpass; Vice President is Theodore W.
Woehrle. The two-year directors are Mel­
vin B. Lucas, Charles H. Tadge and David
C. Holler. New business discussed was a
dues increase which was passed. The ByLaw Amendments 1-2-3-5 were passed;
No. 4 defeated.
As usual, the 1976 University of Massa­
chusetts Turf Conference was a great suc­
cess. Their motto, “ Better Turf through
Research and Education’’ was well re­
ceived. At the 45th Annual Conference
Banquet, it was my pleasure to present our
Second Annual Scholarships and Research
Awards. Scholarship Certificates were pre­
sented to Gary Carlson, winter school, and
Allen Lee Semprebon, Paul J. Mierzejeski,
two year-students. Our Association gave a
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Dunbar Leaves
Experiment Station
Dennis Dunbar recently left his
position as Associate Entomologist at The
Connecticut Experiment Station in New
Haven to become a Research Biologist with
the FMC Corporation in California. While
at the Experiment Station Dunbar did ex­
tensive research on the problem of Japan­
ese and Oriental beetles on golf courses in
Connecticut. He has been a great help to
the superintendent in Connecticut and will
be greatly missed. We at the “Clippings "
wish him the best of luck in his new
position.

GCSAA H IG H LIG H TS
By Bob Osterman
CAGCS National Affairs Chairman
Approximately twenty-five members
represented the Connecticut Association at
the 47th International Turfgrass Confer­
ence held in Minneapolis, Minnesota Feb­
ruary 8th — 13th.
This conference was probably one of the
best planned out and most efficiently
operated conferences of all times. Starting
Monday morning right on through to the
slide presentation Friday, the program
went without a hitch. The Minnesota Golf
Course Superintendents Association de­
serve a hearty “ well done” for their hard
work. The weather even cooperated. For
the entire week there was a window of good
weather. I understand it can get just a few
degrees colder than it was and maybe just
a little more of the white stuff around.
Election of new officers was one of the
important functions that took place at the
annual meeting held Wednesday, Feb­
ruary 11. Mr. Richard Malpass of Port­
land, Oregon was elected President of
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Continued Education Proves
A Must In Times Of
Tight Budgets
When money is tight, should seminars
and other forms of professional education
be eliminated? “ Definitely not,” was the
conclusion of 90 percent of the business­
men surveyed recently. In fact, they
pointed out that it becomes all the more
essential to keep up-to-date at such times,
thereby becoming familiar with cost sav­
ings techniques.
Obviously, not all educational programs
will offer the same potential value to you;
therefore, the following recommendations
are offered:
1. Determine your desired learning ob­
jectives and/or areas of weakness and re­
view all program proposals with a view
toward meeting those requirements.
2. Make every attempt to attend those
programs nearest you or those which can
be attended in conjunction with other
travel.
3. Look for potential programs both
within and outside of your own professional
circle.
4. Closely check Internal Revenue
Service regulations for the tax deductibility
of attending educational programs.
While attending an educational pro­
gram, the following suggestions may be
useful:
1. Listen to each speaker analytically.
2. During a presentation write only
brief notes and fill them out during a
break.
3. Prepare a list of questions before the
seminar begins, and get answers while you
are there.
4. During off-hours, make as many pro­
fessional contacts as possible, and encour­
age “ shop-talk.”
5. At all times maintain a list of new
ideas to try or things to discontinue or alter
upon your return.

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Connecticut Association
Of Golf Course
Superintendents

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ED ITO R IA L

The new season is rapidly approaching
dollars from extended play. More impor­
President.......................................... RobertTosh
and for many it is already here. Increased
tantly however, superintendents are being
Vice President.....................Bob Osterman
demand for those extra dollars has seen
asked to get more out of their budget dollar
Secretary>............................ David Stimson
many clubs get a very early start on the
and to manage their crews as efficiently as
Treasurer............................ David Stimson
new season. In some cases the only respite
possible. Although difficult, these de­
came while courses were snow-covered.
mands must be dealt with.
Board or Directors
It is the responsibility of the superin­
Ed Anderson
DaveRoule What do these trends signify and what are
tendent to provide his members the best
Ron Holcomb
BobViera the implications for superintendents?
Undoubtedly, the money pinch con­
Mark Loper
possible conditions. This responsibility and
tinues. Although there are signs the coun­
the challenge of difficult times can be met
Lloyd Russell, Associate Director
try’s economy is turning around, * golf
through cooperation with everyone con­
Frank Lamphier, Immediate Past Pres.
facilities do not show this trend as yet.
cerned and a willingness to produce quality
Budgets are being held tight and less mon­
conditions with what may seem inadequate
The object of this association is to pro­
ey is available for capital expenses. Conse­
resources.
mote research, education and an exchange
quently, many clubs are looking for extra
S.G.C.
of practical experiences in the field of turf
grass culture so that the increased knowl­
edge will lead to more economic and ef­
ficient management of golf courses and
related turf areas.
The CONN. CLIPPINGS is an official
LEO LO M B A RD I, JR.
publication of the Connecticut Association
of Golf Course Superintendents.
A SURPLUS-OF-COURAGE!
Stephen G. Cadenelli, Editor
34 Trumbull Street
Pawcatuck, Conn. 02891

GRASS CATCHER
Welcome Back! The winter schedule of
seminars, conferences, and vacations is
behind us and the stage is set for another
season of diseases, insects, equipment
breakdowns, and a myriad of happenings
that serve to make our profession so in­
teresting and so very challenging. Those
who attended the national conference wit­
nessed a very well put together educational
program and enjoyed the hospitality of the
fine city of Minneapolis. The UMass con­
ference was also very well done and pro­
vided much in the way of interesting and
informative material. Now we must put this
newly learned knowledge to use in hopes of
providing better facilities as well as in­
creased job efficiency.
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The national association (GCSAA) has
asked President Ford to designate the
week of September 12 — 18 as “ National
Golf Course Superintendents Week“ . This
coincides with the 50th Anniversary cele­
bration of the GCSAA which will be
marked by exhibits, a banquet, and a golf
tournament during this week. It is re­
quested that letters be sent to area Con­
gressmen to help in making this official
designation possible.

Fate — At Times — Oppresses With Intensity And Pain;
Tho’ Nature Heals, It’s Vital To Adjust To A Mindful-State,
To Join-In, As It Were And Be Part Of The Human-Chain;
If Not, “ The-Strayer” Will Fall Prey To Self-Pity And Hate,
And Exist Forever On The Edge Of A Living-Death.
The Brave One’s Make-It To The Sterling Chain.
Currently, One Of Our Own, Was Forced To The Crest;
With Shocking Swiftness — Life Struck Deep and Cruel,
Vigorously — He Battled The Fires-Of-Hell In Crimson-Sweat;
Until Even The Un-justly Gods Knew He’d Survive The Duel;
Tho’ The Mist Cleared; Friends Waited With Anxious Breath.
Nearing The Hospital — One, Pictured A Roomful-Of-Woe;
Instead, Leo — Lofty, Pointing With Future Aim,
Un-ruffled, Soothing — Like A Sunglow Stream Aflow, —
With Nary A Telltale Thread Of Sorrow And Pain;
Totally Forgotten Was Destiny’s Faceless Foe;
As Tho’ The Mishap Had Vanished In The Glaring Rain.
Sublime — This Man, Who Shuns The Pitiful Chatter,
But Thrives On A Spirited-Attitude And A Surplus-Of-Courage;
Is A Flourishing Example Of Sheer Mind-Power-Over Matter;
An Incredible Action Rarely Seen In This Pampered-Age.
Oh, Yes! — This One Made-It With Perfect Aim, —
With Hardly A Trace It Had Ever Left The Chain.

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Thought For The Month
“ 1 have vet to find the man,” said
Charles Schwab, “ however exalted his
station, who did not do better work and put
forth greater effort under a spirit of ap­
proval than under a spirit of criticism.“

Frank Paladino

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SERVICE PINS
A W AR D ED
At the annual Christmas Party held at
The Farms Country Club, membership
pins were awarded to ten, fifteen, twenty,
twenty-five year members and to a life
member, Everett Pyle. These awards are
presented in recognition of the many years
of membership to the association by these
individuals. Congratulations to everyone!!!
The following were awarded pins: Life
member, Everett Pyle ’37. Twenty Years:
E. Anderson, J. Bidwell, R. Capstick, G.
Clark, R. Cook, L. Dziedzie, W. Lowell, R.
Mendez, M. Ovian, J. Perry, R. Scully, A.
Wydra. Fifteen Years: G. Bryant, V. Burn­
ham, G. Christie, W. Dest, F. Fenn. J.
Grant, R. McCarthy, W. Queen, M. Ryan,
E. Sanson, R. Tosh, R. Viera. Ten years:
A. Ajello. R. Barret, C. Baskin, J. Espey,
T. Grywalski, A. Hawkins, R. Hoshings, K.
Kelliher, P. Ladzinski, J. Lynch, P. O’Con­
nor, K. Ovian, R. Parsons, T. Polidor, R.
Silva, R. Smith, S. Terhune, J. Wydra, E.
Zenisky.

Twenty-Five Year Award Winners (With year joined CAGCS) L. to R.

W. Somer
’37, L. Russell ’45, B. Kowalski ’48, L. Kowalski ’47, H. Meusel ’49. Not pictured: E.
Fanfesti ’47, R. Kennedy ’49, S. Kristoff ’49, R. Miller ’38, K. Ovian ’49, W. Smith
’49.

HANDICAPS
CLASS A (16 and under)
Ed Anderson Jr.
K. Anderson
R. Barret
E. Bedus
S. Cadenelli
D. Cook
L. Dellabianca
L. Dziedzie
B. Furgess
G. Gorton
T. Grywalski
K. Horrath
E.Johnson
B. Kowalski
L. Kowalski Jr.
S. Kristoff
F. Lamphier
A.LaSage
P. O’Connor
R. Osterman
K. Ovian
Kay Ovian
M. Ovian
J. Parker
R. Parsons
J. Perry
T. Polidor
F. Rogers
D. Roule
M. Tchir
R. Viera

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15
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12
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9
5
16
8
12
12
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12
15
15
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10
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CLASS B (17 and over)
E. Anderson
A. Ajello
F. Bachand
P. Barret
C. Baskin
J. Bidwell

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17
27
17
17
22

R. Chailfour
A. Deblasio
W. Dest
J. Ferry
A. Hawkins
R. Holcomb
K. Kelliher
P. Ladzonski
M. Loper
J. Lynch
J. MacDonald
H. Meusel
T. Michaud
L. Mitchell
J. Mulhearn
T. Pepe
B. Queen
R. Silva
D. Stimson
H. Suchenski
B. Tosh
A. Wydra
J. Wydra
C. York
E. Zenisky

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34
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24
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27
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ASSOCIATES
A. Arison
R. Barber
J. Callahan
F. Downey
R. Hosking
R. Kennedy
W. Prindle
L. Russell
P. Ruiz
H. Sherman
W. Somers
C. Wallace
J. Wright

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EPA Bans Use of “ New”
Chlordane & Heptachlor
Effective December 24, 1975, you may
no longer use either chlordane or hepta­
chlor which was manufactured after July
29, 1975, according to the latest rulings of
the Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA).
Apparently, quantities of these chemi­
cals produced prior to the July 29, 1975
deadline can still be sold and used accord­
ing to label directions.
To avoid possible violation of this new
ruling, it is suggested you contact your
local supplier to determine exactly when
the product you possess was manu­
factured.

CAGCS M E E TIN G DATES
AND GOLF SCHEDULE 1976
April 13 Shorehaven C.C. A & B Two Ball

Best Ball, Host Superintendent Bob
Phipps.
May 20 Greenwich C. C. Joint meeting
with Metropolitan GCSA, Host Su­
perintendent Paul Caswell.
June 8 Wampanaug C. C. First Round
Superintendent’s Championship, Host
Superintendent John Mulhearn.
July 13 Open Finals Superintendent’s
Championship.
August 12 Hillan Dale C.C. Play against
Par, Host Superintendent Larry Sheri­
dan.
September 14 - 21 Black Hall C.C. Guest
Day, Host Superintendent Dick Cook.
October 12 Pequabuck C. C. Blind Holes
Tournament, Host
Superintendent
Louie Dziedzie.
November Open.

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P R E S ID E N T ’S M E S S A G E
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Research Grant of $250.00 to Dr. Joseph
Troll, University of Mass, for the study of
dormant fertilization.
Each month a postcard is sent to notify
you of our monthly meeting. Try and make
a special effort this year to attend. The
second half of the business card should be
returned as a courtesy to our host super­
intendent.
Bob Tosh
President

G CSAA H IG H L IG H T S
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from page 1]

GCSAA for 1976.
Mr. Theodore W.
Woehrle was elected Vice-President. Three
directors were elected for two year terms.
They are Mr. Melvin Lucas Jr., Mr.
Charles Tadge and Mr. David Holler.
CAGCS’s Charlie Baskin now steps
down from the GCSAA board. I think the
Connecticut Association should feel very
proud of the job Charlie did while serving
on the board and as President of GCSAA.
A JOB WELL DONE CHARLIE!
Bob Tosh, CAGCS’s new president has
asked me to serve as National Affairs
Chairman for 1976. If any of our members
are thinking about joining GCSAA, and
have any questions or would like some
information on GCSAA, please feel free to
contact me and I will try to help you get
some answers.

CONN. CLIPPINGS
Steve Cadenelli, editor
34 Trumbull Street
Pawcatuck, Connecticut 02891

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The Following Companies
Are Contributing To The
Support Of The
Conn. Clippings:
ALFCO, INC.
P. 0. Box 267
Marietta, Ohio 45750
Frank Downey, CAGCS member
(413) 596-3009
John Murphy
(203) 325-0967
ANDERSON-WARNER
ENGINEERING CO., INC.
Turf Irrigation
164 Nod Road
Avon, Conn. 06001
CHAS. C. HART COMPANY
304 Main Street
Wethersfield, Conn. 06109
Robert Kennedy, CAGCS member
(203) 529-2537
CLORO-SPRAY
Div. Henry E. Sanson & Sons, Inc.
475 Beaver Street
Bristol, Penn. 19007
EJ. Sanson, CAGCS member
Frank Paladino, LIGCS member
(212)338-2153
TURF PRODUCTS CORP.
1496 John Fitch Blvd.
South Windsor, Conn. 06074
Roy Sibley, CAGCS member
Gary Bryant, CAGCS member
(203) 289-3471
METRO MILOGRANITE, INC.
P. O. Box 267
Hawthorne, New York 10532
John Wistrand, CAGCS member
(914) 769-7600

OLD FOX CHEMICAL CO.
Hazardville, Conn. 06082
John Grant, CAGCS member
P. O. Box 62
Pleasant Valley, Con. 06063
(203) 379-3579
O. M. SCOTT & SONS
ProTurf Division
Marysville, Ohio 43040
A l Arison, CAGCS member
(203) 336-9890
THE POWERHOUSE
Rte. 6 & Dingle Ridge Road
Brewster, New York 10509
Russ LeClair, CAGCS member
SOMERS TURF SUPPLIES
P. O. Box 294
Devon, Conn. 06460
Bill Somers, CAGCS member
(203) 878-2108
TOM IRWIN, INC.
11 B A Street
Burlington, Mass. 01803
John Callahan, CAGCS member
THE MAGOVERN CO.
Windsor Locks, Conn. 06096
Lloyd Russell, CAGCS member
(203) 623-2608
Curtis Stimson, CAGCS member
(203)255-2817
I& E SUPPLY INC.
66 Erna Avenue
P. O. Box 9
Milford, Conn. 06460
Richard W. Smith, CAGCS member
Richard W. Hosking, CAGCS member
WHITE TURF, INC.
5 Summer Drive
Winchendon, Mass. 01475
William E. Usinger
(203) 434-8629

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FIRST CLASS