CONNECTICUT CLIPPINGS Connecticut Association of Golf Course Superintendents CONNECTICUT ASSOCIATION OF GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS President Robert Chalifour, CGCS Vice President Thomas Watroba Secretary Steve Rackliffe, CGCS Treasurer Michael Wallace, CGCS Immediate Past President Greg Wojick, CGCS Directors and Committee Chairpersons Research & Scholarship Scott Ramsay Public Relations Fred Bachand Education David Stimpson, CGCS Membership Frank Lamphier Newsletter John F. Streeter, CGCS Golf Peter Lewis Representative to the Board Michael Dukette Connecticut Clippings is an offical publication of The Connecticut Association of Golf Course Superintendents Newsletter Staff John F. Streeter, CGCS, Editor Greg Bradley, Advertising Mike Dukette, Technical Copy F7W0 aft The Annual Meeting of The Connecticut Association of Golf Course Superintendents, was held on Nov. 8,1988 at The Birchwood Country Club in Westport, CT. Host Ed Consalati and the Birchwood staff provided the 80-odd members in attendance with an organized and enjoyable day at this impressive 9- hole layout. Following the annual busi­ ness meeting and election of officers, the chef prepared a vast array of Mexican, Italian and Seafood selections for our dining pleasure. A job well done by Ed Consalati and Staff. Maybe a return invite in the future? ************************************************ Annual Meeting Highlights Four New Directors Elected to Board At the annual election of officers and directors, Robert Chalifour, CGCS was re-elected as President of CAGCS, with Thomas Watroba assuming the duties of the Association's Vice President. Both were elected for a one-year term. The Association also has a new Secretary with Steve Rackliffe, CGCS moving into that position from the ranks. Mike Wallace, CGCS will continue with his duties as the Associations Treasurer. On the Directors level, Frank Lamphier, a Past President, Fred Bachand, Scott Ramsay and Peter Lewis were elected to fill the remaining vacancies. On behalf of the membership and the board, we would like to welcome these new directors with confidence that they will lend their support and ideas to the betterment of CAGCS. Remaining board members are Dave Stimpson, CGCS, John Streeter, CGCS, Mike Dukette and Immediate Past President Greg Wojick, CGCS. ************************************************ Annual Scramble Tournment Draws 32 Players The team of John Gallagher, Bob Szymanski, Joe Perry and Phil Neaton were the gross winners, by way of matching cards, with a two under par 34 on the fine conditioned layout of Birchwood Country Club. Hot on their heels with another dazzling 34 was the team of Peter Pierson, John Callahan, Harry Ward and John Motycka. Matching of cards had to be implemented to determine the winner. It was also reported that there were 5 other 34's followed by a 35, a 36 and one 37. In all, the 32 players that endured the cool temperatures and fine conditions had a enjoyable day. Around the Board Table The last meeting of the Board of Directors was held in December at Madison Country Club. President, Bob Chalifour, welcomed the new Board members in attendance, Peter Lewis, Fred Bachand, Scott Ramsay, and Frank Lamphear. After Bob went over the committee assign­ ments with the new Directors, it was on to old business. The first order was our progress in the Executive Director's hunt. Bob Chalifour and Tom Watroba reported that they had met with a potential candidate for our Executive Director's position. They dis­ cussed at length the services in which this particular person could lend to CAGCS. At this point, we are still in the negotiation stages, and we are also continuing to seek other candidates for this position. Also at this meeting a Long Range Plan­ ning Committee was formed. One of the first priorities of this committee will be to develop a plan for CAGCS to accomplish such endeavors as a permanent state of resi­ dency, to re-define the duties of the Executive Director's position, to develop more direct benefits for our members, and to establish ways to accumulate funds to help support some of these long-range plans. In other business, Dave Stimpson announced that the meeting schedule for 1989 is tentatively set and will be published short­ ly. Fred Bachand, Public Relations Chair­ man, announced that he would work on set­ ting up news releases to be sent to local and statewide newspapers concerning CAGCS and its events. CAGCS to Sponsor Hospitality Suite In Anaheim CAGCS, in conjunction with The Met, New Jersey and Rhode Island Associations, will host a hospitality suite on Saturday, Feb. 11 and Sunday, Feb. 12, in The Ana­ heim Hilton Hotel. Begining at 7:00 p.m., cocktails and hors d'oeuvres will be available free of charge - so, come up and say "hello"! The suite will also serve as a meeting place for delegates to meet and discuss issues with Steve Cadenelli, CGCS, nominee for Vice President from New Jersey, and Michael Wallace, CGCS, from Connecticut, candidate for Director. , We will be distributing cards with hospital­ ity suite room number on Saturday and Sun­ day during the equipment show, or ask at the hotel information desk. President, Bob Chalifour, CGCS, welcomes newly elected Vice President, Tom Watroba. 1989 Board of Directors, pictured above - They are from left to right: Peter Lewis, John F. Streeter, CGCS, Greg Wojick, CGCS, Scott Ramsay, Tom Watroba, Michael Wallace, CGCS, Frank Lamphear, Bob Chalifour, CGCS, Steve Rackliffe, CGCS. Not pictured, Dave Stimpson, CGCS, Fred Bachand, and Mike Dukette. Page 2. Connecticut Honors Bob Tosh with Superintendent of the Year Award k j ( The 1988 Superintendent of the Year Award was presented to Bob Tosh at the annual CAGCS seminar, which was held at the Holiday Inn in Plainville, CT, on January 10,1989. The award, whose reciepent is determined by a mail-in vote from all voting members, is given annually to a CAGCS member who has shown exemplary skills in managing a golf facilty, minimum of five years as a class A CAGCS member, and one who has devoted his or her time and effort to help benefit fellow Superintendents and local Associations. Bob Tosh exemplifies the best possible image of a professional in the field of Turf ManagmenL A gentleman from the core with an aura of self-confidence, intelligence, leadership and sincerity that gives Bob his special quality of friendship with his peers and fellow employees. Bob recieved his formal education at the University of Massachusetts, Stockbridge School of Agriculture. A Superintendent for thrity-one years, Bob joined CAGCS in 1958. His career started in 1956 when working for his father, the Superintendent of Litchfield The annual GCSAA convention is the biggest show on earth for golf course management professionals. It’s your chance to meet your peers from all over the world, exchange views, make invaluable contacts and discover what’s new in techniques, equipment, products and theory It’s the largest trade show in golf course management, with booths by virtually every supplier in the business. And it’s a learning experience, too, with sessions and presentations by leading industry specialists, progressive fellow superintendents and outstanding university researchers. to) „ * place to he for anybody who cares about WE KEEP GOLF GREEN, keeping golf green. 913-841-2240 Country Club. He then became the Assistant Superintendent of Wallingford Country Club in 1957, moving to the head position in 1958. Bob held that position for eleven years before moving on to become the Superinten­ dent at Rockrimmon Country Club in Stam­ ford, CT. Always staying abreast of the newest technology and turf research, Bob's reputation as a leader in turf management became evident by maintaining excellent playing conditions at Rockrimmon year after year. Bob's main­ tenance building at Rockrimmon, one of the most organized, is just another example of his qualities. Along with his devotion to the "golf course", Bob somehow found time to become a member of the Board of Directors of CAGCS for eight years. He served as Vice President 1974-1975, and he was elected Pres­ ident of the Association for 1976-1977. Bob and his lovely wife, Helen, have attended most, if not all of the Association's Christmas parties, leading the way on the dance floor with their smooth and graceful style. Bob and Helen, the parents of five children who now are grown adults proud of their father, "The Superintendent of the Year". We too are proud to call you our fellow superintendent. Congratulations and our best wishes for continued success. Bob was awarded a beautiful Captain's chair as the recipient of the award. After serving as Superintendent of Rockrimmon for 20 years, Bob recently moved to the Manchester Country Club in Manchester, New Hampshire. We sure are pleased he didn't move too far away from Connecticut. Again, best wishes and congratulations. Page 3 A Busy Year on The Environmental Front .EQUIPMENT, .FOR SALE 1988 was a very active year with regard to the regulatory forces of both the state and federal government. Diazinon was prohibited from use on golf courses, while Triumph was approved for limited use. Also receiving approval for use was the herbicide Acclaim. The state approved the use of die white amur for aquatic weed control. All those who received the fish before 1988 were required by D.E.P. to remove the carp from their ponds. The method of removal was severe, due to the fac that all fish, including desirable species were destroyed. CAGCS chose to support and comply with D.E.P. on this controversial issue. On the legislative scene, P.P.U.C. had one of its most successful years. Unlike other years, where we have been fighting unreasonable legislative bills, this year we combined our efforts with the toughest opposition and produced the first nationally recognized bill that requires the home owner to post as well as the professional. What the bill means to the golf course superintendent: 1. Post first tee and pro shop at time of application. 1' x V sign reading pesticides applied today. Leave up for 24 hours. Contact person if any questions. 2. Notify person living within 100 yards of area being sprayed, only if their name appears on state registry. (It is up to the home owner to contact D.E.P. to be put on list.) P.P.U.C. is now taking the offensive, instead of the defensive. In order to be successful, P.P.U.C. needs our support more than ever. Respectively summitted Steve Rackliffe, CGCS CAGCS WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS Michael Gimmelfarb Ken Clear Alpine Tree Care, Inc. Larchmont Engineering &. Irrigation Pamela Cooper Manchester Country Club Peter Cure Country Club of Waterbury Richard C. DeMatteo Alling Memorial Golf Club Bruce Morse Ellington Ridge Golf Club Douglas R. Philipp Norwich Municipal Golf Course Frank Savakis Brudan Corp. Craig Terrell Pautipaug Country Club 1982 Jacobsen F-10 Diesel 1,877 Hours 7-Gang with 5-bladed reels and semi-neumatic tires $10,000 or best offer Contact Jim Viggiano Bacher Tractor 627-5924 1989 MEETING SCHEDULE March 13 Holiday Inn, Plainville, CT April 11 Ellington Ridge Golf Club May 16 Pautipaug Golf Club June 6 Hop Meadow Country Club June 19 Country Club of Farmington (Annual Invitational Tournament) July (TBA) August (TBA) Family Day Picnic Madison Country Club September 12 Wampanoag Country Club (Joint Meeting with N.E. Supts.) October 17 Blackledge Country Club November 7 Suffield Country Club Page 4 Skogley to Receive GCSAA Distinguished Service Award What Are The Certification Requiements? Dr. C. Richard Skogley of the University of Rhode Island has been selected to receive GCSAA’s Distinguished Service Award (DSA), February 9,1989, in Anaheim, California. The presentation will be made during the opening session of the 60th GCSAA International Golf Course Conference & Show. The DSA is given to individuals who have demon­ strated dedication and outstanding service to golf course superintendents and their profession. Dr. Skogley is an educator and turf researcher who has truly served the golf course superintendents' profession well and is most deserving of this honor. Dr. Skogley was nomi­ nated for this award by CAGCS who have had much contact with the University oof Rhode Island over the years. Dr. Skogley has done extensive turf research and has to date released such grasses as Jamestown Fescue, Exeter Colonial Bent, Kingstown Velvet Bent, and his newest improved variety of bentgrass, Providence. (See article which appears on page 2.) URI, under Dr. Skogley's direction, has had a highly toted annual field day which attracts 400 to 500 annually from the turf industry. Along with his numerous articles and techni­ cal publications and presentations at superintendent meet­ ings, including GCSAA shows, Dr. Skogley is also an hon­ orary member of the Rhode Island Superintendents' Associa­ tion, Connecticut Association, New England Association, and the Met Association. Hope to see all of you at the opening session, so that we may be able to show our support and offer our congratula­ tions to Dr. Skogley. To apply for certification, a person must be actively em­ ployed as a golf course superintendent and have a minimum of five years experience as a superintendent. As of July, 1989, a new educational prerequisite will be added: Applicants must have completed one year of college or half of Division I of GCSAA’s Continuing Education Curriculum. The application must be accompanied by a $100 fee for members ($265 for non-members). Once the application has been approved at GCSAA Headquar­ ters, the applicant will have one year to pass all six sections of the certification test and the on course attesting. Information and study material concerning the test will be made available once the application has been approved. The attesting part of the certification has do to with on course inspection of the ap­ plicant by two people from the following categories; Certi­ fied Superintendent, U.S.G.A. Agronomist, Club Offical or University Professor. Once a person has become certified, he must renew his CGCS status every five years. An application and report of CEUs earned are automatically sent to him 13 months before his renewal deadline. He then must return the application with a $50 fee ($ 130 for non-members) to GCSAA headquarters for processing. If he has completed 15 CEUs during his five years, he will be automatically be renewed as a CGCS. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ----------. The S&R Committee announces that CAGCS software, shirts and sweaters will be available for purchase at the March meeting which will be held at the Holiday Inn, Plainville, CT, on March 13,1989. <______.________ __________________________________ J STORMY ACRES Specializing in Bentgrass Sod Maintained on sand based soil at 5/32" cut TEE AND GREEN SOD, INC. Specializing in Penncross Sod Kevin Gunn (802) 265-3046 Stormy Acres West Haven, VT 05743 Dave Wallace (401) 295-1870 P. O. Box 418 Exeter, RI 02822 ( Page 5. The Grass Catcher Golf, The Year in Review Connecticut Clippings 10 years ago today Barrett Captures CAGCS Golf Champi­ onship in ’88 In the Feburary, 1979 issue of The Clippings, John R. Hall, III Turf Extension Specialist wrote an extensive article on "Avoiding The Tempation of Sand Topdressing". The Editor noted that this particular article was a view on alternate means of topdressing other than straight sand. The cheaper cost of straight sand as compared to some commonly used topdressing materials seemed to be a major factor. Some problems noted with the continued use of sand topdressing were the susceptibility to layering along with excessive water infiltration, excessive nutrient leaching and lower microbial activity. He suggested that Superintendents develop a top­ dressing material that possess correct capillary and non capil­ lary pore space, infiltration rate, moisture retention, ph and bulk density characteristics to fit your particular soil media. This can only be accomplished through laboratory tests. It was also suggested to use some of the U.S.G.A. spec com­ mercially prepared mixes. At the Annual Meeting it was reported that elections of officers and directors produced the following slate for 1979: President Robert Osterman, Vice Pres. Steve Cadenelli, Sec/ Tres. David Stimpson, Robert Tosh Imm. Past Pres. Direc­ tors elected included Ken Kelliher, Fred Bachand, Bruce Cadenelli, Mike Wallace, Richard Cook, Charles York and Doug Stachura. *i|<**4>***s|<**i|i***************l»i<*i|'***>l»ies|iM>**** After over 25 years of service to Glastonbury Hills, Roger Barret has decided to pack in his Supers shoes. Rumor has it that Roger figures it is about time to catch up on some over due time off. I'm sure he won't stay put for long, but any­ how, we all wish you the best of luck in all of your future endeavors. afc * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 9fc $ 9f( * $ * * Christmas list for 1989 May all Supt. salaries rise to $100,000 per year Mike Wallace is elected to GCSAA Board of Directors Do away with the term "General Manager" Temperatures not to exceed 80° thru the summer May it rain a few more times in '89 than in '88 Do away with ladies' day All the bentgrass we planted last fall makes the winter Golf goes to a 5-day week Roger Barrett, formerly of Glastonbury Hills Country Club was the low gross winner (0-12 handicap) in this years CAGCS golf tourney. The two rounds of the championship were played at the Manchester Country Club, Gary Bryant host, and the Wethersfield Country Club, Fred Bachand host. Roger fired rounds of 83 and 79 respectively to capture the crown. The low net winner in the 0-12 division went to Scott Ramasy of Pautipaug. Scott fired a net 71 and 70 to secure his viictory. The following is a list of the other low gross and low net winners in their respective categories; 13 to 24 handicap gross winner (two round total of 182) Peter Lewis, Country Club of Farmington net winner (two round total of 137) David Stimpson, Tumble Brook Country Club 25 to 36 handicap gross winner (two round toal of 194) Mike Kravontka, Wethersfield Country Club net winner (two round total of 148) Fred Bachand, Wethersfield Country Club Senior Division gross champion (two round total of 158) Frank Lamphier, Aspetuck Valley net winner (two round total of 164) Paul Grover, New London Country Club Affiliate Division gross winner (two round total of 148) Mike Dukette, Old Fox Chemical net winner (two round total of 146) Bill Somers, Somers Turf Supply On behalf of CAGCS I would like to extend my congraulations to all winners. Better luck to the rest of us in 1989. Mike Chrzanowski Golf Chairman Page 6. Research Up-Date by C. R. Skogley An important part of my research effort at URI through my years here has related to plant improvement or plant breeding. It Is a slow, tedious and time consuming effort. Resulting from this effort we have released Exeter Colonial and Kingstown Velvet bentgrasses, Jamestown Chewings fescue and Georgetown Kentucky bluegrass. They have all been improved varieties and have contributed added quality to the array of improved grasses. We stepped up the pace of our breeding effort at the beginning of the 1980's when we hired a technician to assist full-time on this facet of our pro­ gram. Some of you may recall that I spent six weeks collecting grasses in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick, Canada in 1982. I spent a six month leave in 1987 collecting from Northern Minnesota to New England. When I search for improved grasses, I try to find old stands that have existed under minimum maintenance. I collect from dry, sunny locations. I concentrate on fine fescues and bentgrasses as these are the species most adapted to our region. I have collected bluegrasses, ryegrasses and tall fescue but usually send these materials to other plant breeders who specialize in them. During 1987 I sent over 400 of these materials to a plant breeder in Oregon. We ended up with over 600 fine fescues and bentgrasses for our evaluation and use. Good things are resulting from this effort. In November of this year, we officially released "Providence" creeping bentgrass. The variety is a blend or "Polycross" of five selections. The first selections included in this variety were made in 1965. You can see that this isn't a speedy program. Hopeful­ ly, some seed will be available aafter the 1988 seed harvest. Many of you have seen plots of "Providence" on our research farm. It has been in trial since 1982. The following tables gives an indication of its performance with us and one year's data at North Carolina State University. It is Included in other trials and on some golf greens throughout the country. TABLE 1. Average Quality Scores, URI, 1983 - 1986 Variety Providence Penncross Prominent Manitoba Variety Providence Penncross Seaside Emerald 1983 5.9 5.4 4.6 5.7 1986 6.8 6.0 6.0 6.5 1984 1985 1986 6.8 6.1 5.6 6.8 7.4 5.6 4.4 5.4 4-Yr. Avg. 6.7 5.8 5.1 5.8 6.7 5.9 5.8 5.5 9 = perfect quality Trial seeded in 1982 Table 2. Performance at URI and N.C. State University Quality Rating URI Dollar Spot URI 1987 NCSU % coverage 10/87 No/730 cm 1987 URI NCSU 0.8 5.6 1.1 4.6 Table 3. Ave. Number of Tillers Produced on One Inch Plugs 6.4 4.9 5.1 5.1 7.4 6.9 5.6 6.2 10 20 30 15 Vaxietx Providence Penncross Seaside Emerald No. of Tillers 165 144 no 143 Evidence to date indicated that we have an improved creeping bentgrass. Hopefully, it will require less feeding, water and fungicides. That is the hope for our program of grass improvement. EOTT 'ARMS Sterilized Top Dressing r 301-335-3700 EGYPT FARMS EXCLUSIVE! All top dressing ingredients are thoroughly mixed and sterilized by indirect heat in our special process. The sand particles are actually coated with a mixture of top soil and peat humus for a completely homogenous mixture that will not separate during handling and spreading. Egypt Farms top dressing is formulated especially for your area to specifications recommended by the United States Golf Association, Texas A&M, Penn State, North Carolina State, and the University of Maryland. Many years of research and testing by these leading universities have produced a soil mixture for superior growth; to maintain the best balance of percolation; to resist compaction; for good aeration; and for the retention of usable water and nutrients in the growing medium. Green and tee construction materials & mixes con­ forming to U.S.G.A. specs are also available. Distributed by: Metro-Milorganite, Inc. (914) 769-7600 The Terre Co. (201) 473-3393 Wagner Seed Co., Inc. (516) 293-6312 PARTAC. TOP-DRESSING GOLF COURSE AMERICA'S PREMIUM TOP-DRESSING HEAT TREATED AVAILABLE IN BULK OR BAGS 1-800-247-2326 DISTRIBUTED IN WESTCHESTER & FAIRFIELD BY: | & B TRUCKING JAMES CARRIERE & SONS 914-937-5479 ELSEWHERE IN CONN. BY: AGWAY/PROLAWN PRODUCTS STEVE KOTOWICZ 203-792-3032 VALLEY FARMS NURSERY JOE BIDWELL 203-651-8555 Page 7. The Clippings CALENDAR Connecticut Association of Golf Course Superintendents DATE EVENT January 19 & 20 GCSAA Seminar Environmental Considerations in Golf Course Management LOCATION HOST Albany, New York GCSAA February 6 & 7 GCSAA Annual Golf Championships Palm Springs, California February 6-13 International Golf Course Conference and Show Anaheim, California February 16 Connecticut Grounds Keepers Conference & Show Hartford Civic Center Hartford, Connecticut February 21 thru 23rd Western Pennsylvania Turf Conference & Show Pittsburg Expo Mart/Radisson Hotel, Monroeville, PA GCSAA GCSAA Connecticut Grounds Keepers Penn State Univ. March 1,2 & 3 Mass Turf Conference & Show Springfield Civic Center Springfield, MA Mass Turf Grass Council March 9 & 10 GCSAA Seminar Insects on Turf and Trees New Brunswick, New Jersey GCSAA & NJGCSA June (TBA) Annual CAGCS Invitational Golf Tournament Country Club of Farmington Farmington, CT Peter Lewis CAGCS March Meeting Watch for a special mailing for details. CAGCS Thanks the Following Patrons for Their Continued Support of Our Association, Allen Lawnmower/Ransomes 197 Main Street Agawam, MA 01001 Albeit McLean (413)786-8111 Alpine Tree Care, Inc. West Hartford, CT (203-249-1776) Rolf Brandt, Manager Darien (203-655-8008) Kent Pierce, Manager Anderson Turf Irrigation, Inc. P. O. Box 7036, 2 Cronk Road Plainville, CT 06062 Jesse J. Anderson, Jr. (203)747-9911 Breudan Corp, of Connecticut John Deere Golf Equipment 25 West Road Bolton, CT 06040 Scott Lowe (203)647-1774 The Cardinals, Inc. 166 River Road Unionville, CT 06085 John Callahan (203)673-3699 James Carriere & Sons, Inc. Port Chester, NY Trap Sand - Partac Topdressing Bill Carriere (914)937-2136 Chas. C. Hart Seed Co. Wethersfield, CT 06109 Robert Kennedy Roy Sibley (203)529-2537 Country Club Cars of New England, Inc. 10 Shoreham Road East Windsor, CT 06088 Dick Kaupin - Dick Mather (203) 623-3871 East Haven Landscape Products 10 Mill Street East Haven, CT 06512 Bud Escola (203)467-6260 Egypt Farms, Inc. Golf Course Topdressing White Marsh, MD 21162 John Strickland (301) 335-3700 Fairway Landscapers, Inc. Green & Tee Construction 475 Foote Road South Glastonbury, CT 06073 Walter Vami (203)633-1273 Glenmore Landscape Service RR3, Box 199, Hackgreen Road Pound Ridge, NY 10576 Glenn S. Moore (914)764-4348 I & E Supply, Inc. 66 Ema Avenue Milford, CT 06460 Tom Smith - Paul Roche (203) 878-0658 Imperial Nurseries Horticultural Distribution Center 713 Pigeon Hill Road Windsor, CT 06095 John Perrotti, Jr. (203) 688-0598 Tom Irwin Company 11 B A Street Burlington, MA 01803 Gus Nilson (Home: 203-267-8832) (617) 273-0143 Lesco, Inc. 20005 Lake Road Rodey River, Ohio 44116 Mike Donahue (800) 321-5325 Larchmont Engineering & Irrigation Co., Inc. Box 66, Larchmont Lane Lexington, MA 02173 Steve Butler (617) 862-2550 The Magovern Company Windsor Locks, CT 06096 Carl Wallace - Peter Moran (203) 623-2508 - Windsor Locks (203) 348-8211 - Stamford Mantek 12 Bradley Street Branford, CT 06405 Bob Reinhold (203) 481-4321 Metro Milorganite P. O. Box 267 Hawthorne, NY 10532 John Wistrand (914)347-4222 O. M. Scott & Sons Proturf Division Marysville, OH 43041 A1 Arison (203) 336-9890 Old Fox Chemical, Inc. 249 Shaker Road Enfield, CT 06082 Mike Dukette (203)749-8339 Partac Topdressing Kelsey Park Great Meadows, NJ 07838 Bill Carriere (914) 937-5479 Steve Kotowicz (203) 792-3032 Pro-Lawn Products, Inc. 30 Nashville Road Bethel, CT 06801 Steve Kotowicz (203)792-3032 Purple Kings Farm 6 John Street Williamstown, MA 01267 Ralph C. Mason (413)458-3184 (413) 458-4646 The Reichert Company Automotive Lubricant Distributor P. O. Box 273 Riverside, CT 06878 Frank Reichert (203) 637-2958 Ro-Brand Products, Inc. Automotive & Industrial Fasteners 319 Cooke Street Plainville, CT 06062 (203)747-1621 Somers Turf Supplies P. O. Box 2294 Devon, CT 06460 Bill Somers (203) 878-2108 Terre Co. 206 Delawanna Avenue Clifton, NJ 07014 Byron Johnson, Jr. (203)748-5069 (201)473-3393 Tuckahoe Turf Farms, Inc. Wamertown Road West Suffield, CT Skip Deubel (203) 668-1226 Turf Products Corporation 1496 John Fitch Boulevard South Windsor, CT 06074 Mark Loper - John Ferry (203) 528-9508 Turf Specialty, Inc. 60 Merrimack Street Hooksett, NH 03106 Dave Schermerhom (603) 485-7866 U A P Products Box 116 East Glastonbury, CT 06025 Henry Lesinski (203) 659-1217 Valley Farms Nursery & Supply Sod - Turf Supplies 133 Hopmeadow Street Simsbury, CT 06070 Joseph D. Bidwell (203)651-8555 Westchester Turf Supply, Inc. P. O. Box 198 Lincolndale, NY 10540 Bob Lippman (Home: 914-248-5790) (914)277-3755 Winding Brook Turf Farm, Inc. 240 Griswold Road Wethersfield, CT 06109 Donald Grant (203) 529-6869