Connecticut Association of Golf Course Superintendents Devoted to sharing knowledge and experience for better turf SEPTEMBER, 1989 Volume 23, No. 3 CONNECTICUT ASSOCIATION Around the 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 publica­ tion of The Connecticut Association of Golf Course Superintendents. Newsletter Staff John F. Streeter, CGCS, Editor Greg Bradley, Advertising Mike Dukette, Technical Copy i Cover Credit CAGCS wishes to thank Richard Chalifour for his outstanding efforts in originating the new cover design for our Newsletter. Richard is the son of our President, Robert Chalifour. --------- Long Range Planning Committee -—-— Tom Watroba, Chairman, announced responses to the recent survey were a bit on the lean side. However, those which were submitted were very positive and contained some worthwhile suggestions. One of the most popular items was the wish for continued and upgrading of adver­ tisements for golf course superintendents. Also, there were many requests to continue the budget survey on a two to three year interval. Due to the timing of the last survey, (maybe many of you did not have time to devote to it) we have decided to again publish the survey, and we will be looking for your comments. --------- S & R Committee--------- Scott Ramsay, Chairman, announced that everything is a go for the Annual CAGCS Scholarship & Research Tournament to be held on October 4th at Glastonbury Hills. A mailing should be in your hands by now. Please respond promptly, as you know this tournament fills up quickly. -----Environment & Public Relations Committee------ Fred Bachand, Chairman, announced that there will be new posting laws for the application of pesticides in Connecticut as of October 1st. Tentatively, some of these laws will be such that we must post the trade name of the chemical being applied and where the application will be made. This must be posted in the Club House, the first tee, and in the Pro Shop. Once the Legislature has tidied up all of this, more informa­ tion will be coming to you. Joint Seminar with CSGA--------- President Bob Chalifour has confirmed a Joint Seminar to be held with the Connecticut State Golf Association on October 30th at the New Haven Golf Club. The topic of the day will be "Environmental Plan­ ning for Golf Course Operations" by GCSAA sponsored Hall-Kimbrell. More details will follow. --------- Nominating Chairman---------- Greg Wojick has been named the Nominating Chairman for CAGCS. A slate of officers and directors is being compiled at this time. Anyone wishing to serve your association, contact Greg Wojick, Greenwich Golf Club (869-1000). Dukette Caputres "Low Amateur Honors" in Western Mass Open Mike Dukette, rep. from the Old Fox Company, must not be selling too many chemicals these days, as his recent showing in the Western Mass Amateur proves that he has been working on his golf game. Mike was the "Low Amateur" in the Western Mass Open recently held at the Hampden Golf Club, Hampden, MA. Congratulations, Mike!!! CAGCS and Turf Products Corp, donate sod cutter ... A joint venture between CAGCS and Turf Products Corporation made it possible for the New Haven Experimental Station to receive a much needed sod cutter. CAGCS and Turf Products Corporation shared the cost of the sod cutter which was presented to Dr. James Hanula. Pictured above from left to right: Scott Ramsay, Dr. James Hanula, John Ferry of Turf Products Corp., and Bob Chalifour. DISTIN WS MERIT Becoming a Certified Golf Course Superintendent isn’t easy. Getting to the top of a profession never is. You need five years’ experi­ ence before you can even attempt our rigorous written test. And your golf course has to undergo a thor­ ough review as well. But if you and your course measure up, you’re granted the tide that’s recognized as the definitive symbol of professional excellence: Certified Golf Course Superintendent. To keep it, you have to keep up with the state of the art by taking at least 30 hours of continuing education every year It’s tough. But it’s worth it to anyone dedicated to the highest standards of keeping golf green. - 2 - WE KEEP GOLF GREEN. 913-841-2240 The Score Board Ward Weischet Earns CAGCS Golf Championship ... Ward Weischet of the Pilgrim's Harbor Country Club went on to earn low honors in the annual CAGCS Golf Champion­ ship. Weischet's 76 was posted at the Pautipaug Country Club in May; and a fine 77 at New Canaan proved to be the winning numbers for this year's gross trophy. In the Net Division, Les Kennedy from the Oak Lane Country Club, with his smooth swing and 7 handicap took horn the net trophey. Mike Dukette of Old Fox once again was the low gross winner in the Affiliate Division by way of posting 75/77, respectively. Complete Championship Results 0 - 12 Gross Net 13-24 Gross 25-36 Net Gross Net Seniors Gross Net Affiliate Gross Net 76 -77 69-76 89-94 65-75 96 -108 88-87 82-85 73-73 75-77 86-68 Ward Weichet Pilgrim's Habor Les Kennedy Oak Lane CC Peter Lewis CC of Farmington Dave Stimson Tumblebrook Mike Wallace Hop Meadow CC Fred Bachand Wethersfield CC Frank Lamphier Aspetuck Valley Gary Bryant Manchester CC Mike Dukette Old Fox Carl Wallace Magovern Company Met Area Team Championships Peter Lewis, Golf Chairman, has announced the represent­ ing team from Connecticut who will participate in the Met Area Team Championships to be held October 5th on Long Island, New York. They will be competing against superinten­ dents from New York, New Jersey, and Long Island Associations. This year, not only will we be sending a gross team, but a net team format has also been instituted for the first time. The following people will be representing Connecticut for the gross team: Mike Dukette, Ward Weischet, Peter Pierson, and Les Kennedy. The net team will be comprised of Dave Stimson, Eric Johnson, Peter Lewis and Frank Lamphier. - 3 - Paul J. Roche 203/878-0658 I III Sales | P.I.E. SUPPLY CO. PIPE & IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT SUPPLY COMPANY Design Service 243 Woodmont Rd. P.O. Box 3049 Milford, CT 06460 NEWS FROM GCSAA HEADQUARTERS The following report by Dennis D. Lyon, CGCS, President of GCSAA was submitted to give us a good sense of the current status of various programs and where GCSAA is headed in the future, in the hopes of bringing us up to date on activities within GCSAA since he became President in Anaheim. Finance GCSAA is enjoying its best financial year ever. We expect to end the current fiscal year (June 30,1989) with an operating gain of approximately $900,000. This is due in large part to an even better Anaheim Conference and Show than expected. Also, the advertising revenue from Golf Course Management is up more than $200,000 over what we budgeted. The members' equity stands at $2,818,515, compared to $1,772,425 at this time last year. It is very important that GCSAA continue to generate excess cash for our future programs, member services and to finance our new headquarters building. Headquarters Building Project The GCSAA will break ground in early 1990 to begin construction of a $4 million headquarters complex one mile from the group's current Lawrence, Kansas, site. President, Dennis D. Lyon, CGCS, said that the Association's officers approved schematic plans for the project during a meeting at the U. S. Open in Rochester, NY. "GCSAA's growth has mirrored that of the rest of the golf industry," Lyon said. "We now have more than 8,600 mem­ bers and the Association offers more services to them than ever before. This new building will allow us to keep meet­ ing the needs of our growing membership and the golf com­ munity at large." The new site is just west of the current GCSAA building, which has been located on the Alvamar Golf & Country Club since the Association moved to Lawrence in 1974. Despite the relocation, the new headquarters will still over­ look an Alvamar course: a new 18-hole championship lay­ out being designed by architect Ken Kavanaugh and devel­ oped by Alvamar owner Robert Billings. Construction of the course is set to start early next year and both building and course should be complete and open in 1991. "We plan to have the building finished and the staff moved by summer of 1991," said John M. Shilling, GCSAA’s Executive Director. Schilling added that the building could be ready for occupancy by spring of 1991 "if the Kansas weather cooperates." Planned for 35,000 square feet, the new building will nearly triple the space available for GCSAA's 42-member professional staff and still leave room for projected growth. In addition to the four-story headquarters building, the new complex will feature an attached 70-seat classroom and meet­ ing facility. The entire design, which is being completed by the Lawrence architectural firm of Peters, Kubota & Glenn, P.A., will "make superintendents who visit feel proud to be members of GCSAA," according to Lyon. Since 1926, GCSAA has been the national professional association for the men and women who "keep golf green.” By providing a wide range of opportunities for education and professional development for superintendents, the Association has played an ongoing role in improving golf conditions both in America and abroad. Communications This new department covers several areas. We felt it was time to consolidate and focus our information activities into a cohesive management structure that takes advantage of all opportunities to promote the profession and the Association. Our public relations program, which has been stepped-up over the last few years, will continue with the overall goal of creating an informed awareness of the superintendent's grow­ ing management role in golf. We are creating this awareness via advertising, news releases, promotions and media contact. Our emphasis is directed towards golfs decision-makers, the golfing public and the media. While it is sometimes difficult to measure attitudes and opinions, we feel great progress is being made due to an increasing respect for and acknowledg­ ment of the superintendent's role. This new department also handles our government relations program. This is perhaps our fastest growing area due to the increasing societal pressures concerning chemicals and the en­ vironment. GCSAA is more involved than it ever has been in a variety of issues of importance to all of us in this area. Scholarship & Research GCSAA will begin a new research project at the University of Georgia with Dr. Robert Karnok this year to explore the casual organisms involved in "localized dry spots". We are also going to fund Dr. Richard Cooper at the University of Massachusetts for a third year of studying the fate of pesti­ cides after application to the turfgrass plan. More GCSAA News on page 5. - 4 - More news from GCSAA Headquarters, continued ... Golf Tournament The tournament continues to be a very popular event with our members. We are going to implement some changes to try and accommodate even more of our members who want to play. A special subcommittee of the Tournament Committee met in Lawrence this spring and recommended quite a few improvements. One of these changes, which the Board approved, is the addition of a fifth course, allowing us to now accommodate more than 600 players. This is growing to one of the largest tournaments anywhere! The courses we are using in Orlando are: 1. Disney Lake Buena Vista 2. Disney Magnolia Golf Course 3. Disney Palm Golf Course 4. Grand Cypress New Course 5. Hunter's Creek Golf Course We will be using the Grosvenor Resort for housing. Education/Certification GCSAA's education program continues to center around a strong seminar program, the conference sessions and our cer­ tification program. Two recent milestones were reached in our certification program recently -- we now have 1,000 cer­ tified superintendents and we have two women who have be­ come certified. New activities in this area this year will be planning for course offerings in the Division III level of our program; continuing the effort to have the program accredited by the national CEU Board; and continuing to implement the time­ line of changes in the educational requirements to become certified. Membership GCSAA has passed the 8,000 member mark and we will soon be past the 9,000 count. Interest in GCSAA and join­ ing the Association seems to be at an all-time high. We be­ lieve that this interest is derived from many things, including GCSAA's expanded involvement in government relations, more awareness of the Association and the growth in the game of golf. The Board has asked the Standards/ByLaws Committees to meet this year and review GCSAA's complete structure, including our chapter alignment, voting procedures and Board composition. It is important for us to review these matters from time to time, in order to ensure that we have the best organization possible to serve our members. You will be kept informed as this review takes place. Note from Membership Department The GCSAA has recently entered into an agreement with the Disney Magic Kingdom Club to provide membership to indi­ viduals in GCSAA. The Disney Magic Kingdom Club is an exclusive program designed to offer a variety of money-saving benefits that are not offered to the general public. These include various dis­ counts on such items as Disneyland/Disney World passports, vacation packages, and Disney merchandise purchases. There is no fee for GCSAA members to join the Disney Magic Kingdom Club; however, club membership cards will be issued upon request only. Club memberships are valid for two years and may be used by anyone in the club member’s family. Call the GCSAA Membership Department today at (800)472-7878 or (913)841-2240, to become a Disney Magic Kingdom Club member. The Membership Department advises that if we need any further assistance or need to be provided any additional informa­ tion, please do not hesitate to contact them. GCSAA’s Future This is a great time for GCSAA and its membership. But an association is only as good as its individual members make it. Therefore, we need your leadership and skills to help us contin­ ue serving the profession and the industry in the strongest pos­ sible manner. The Board of Directors, committees and headquarters staff I respect your commitment to GCSAA, either as a past presi­ dent, a current chapter president, or a chapter liaison. You can I serve a special role by supporting and promoting GCSAA to I your peers and those who look to you for direction because of I what you have achieved. PHONE 747-9911 Anderson Turf Irrigation Inc. P.O. BOX 7036 2 CRONK ROAD JESSE J. ANDERSON JR. PLAINVILLE, CONNECTICUT 06062 - 5 - i TOURNEY BENEFITS ROBERT TRENT JONES ENDOWMENT FUND The inaugural Robert Trent Jones Invitational, a golf event benefit­ ing the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America's endow­ ment fund named for the legendary architect, raised a record $27,000 to support university scholarships. The midsummer tournament was held at the Metedeconk National Golf Club, Jackson, NJ - Jones' most recent New Jersey design. Teams made up of club superintendents, officials and members, repre­ senting 15 selected golf clubs from the Northeast, contributed $1,500 each to support the Jones Endowment Fund. Metedeconk members made additional contributions to bring the total to $27,000 — the larg­ est contribution to GCSAA's scholarship efforts ever by a single club. Stephen G. Cadenelli, CGCS, GCSAA’s Secretary/Treasurer and Metedeconk's coordinator for the event, described the Jones Invitational as "a very meaningful way in which to recognize the unique relation­ ship between the golf course architect and the golf course superinten­ dent, as well as an excellent opportunity to support the development of future golf course managers and the game of golf while enjoying a great day of golf and camaraderie." Richard Sambol, who along with his son, Herbert, conceived and developed Metedeconk National, expressed optimism that the event would have a prosperous future. He also thanked manufacturers and distributors who donated hole sponsorships, saying the event "couldn't have happened" without their support. Tournament players lavished praise on both architect and superinten­ dent for the superb design and conditioning of the course. Cadenelli, in turn, cited the tremendous efforts of his crew in preparing Metedeconk during the previous soggy weeks. The GCSAA Robert Trent Jones Endowment Fund was established in 1987 with a substantial donation from the New Jersey architect. Once fully capitalized, the fund will help pay college tuition for turf­ grass management students considering careers as superintendents. Bentgrass Sod Bluegrass Sod Stormy Acres Kevin Gunn 802 / 265 - 3046 Hackadam Rd. West Haven, Vt. 05743 A EGYPT FARMS WHITE MARSH, MD (301) 335-37OO Sterilized Top Dressing EGYPT FARMS EXCLUSIVE! All top dressing ingredients are thoroughly mixed and sterilized by indirect heat in our special process. The sand particles are actu­ ally coated with a mixture of top soil and peat humus for a completely homogenous mixture that will not separate during handling and spreading. Egypt Farmstopdressing is formulated espe­ cially for your local area to specifications recommended by leading universities and testing laboratories. 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 compac­ tion; for good aeration; and forthe retention of usable water and nutrients in the growing medium. Green and tee construction materials and mixes conforming to the above specifications are also available. Distributed by: The Terre Co. (201) 473-3393 Metro-Milorganite, Inc. (914) 769-7600 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: J & B TRUCKING JAMES CARRIERE & SONS 914-937-5479 ELSEWHERE IN CONN. BY: AGWAY/PROLAWN PRODUCTS STEVE KOTOWICZ 203-792-3032 - 6 • VALLEY FARMS NURSERY JOE BIDWELL 203-651-8555 Golf Course Impact on Water Quality FINDING: Golf courses do not pose a significant pollution threat to the nation's water supplies. This conclusion is based on a review of the scientific evidence that is currently available. Neither groundwater nor surface water is threatened by golf course runoff. Further, studies show that stormwater runoff is near zero from golf courses. GROUNDWATER: About half of all people in the United States depend on groundwater for their drinking water, and the figure is 90 percent in rural areas. Results from ongoing scientific studies show that the use of pesticides on golf courses does not threaten public drinking water. Because of the low mobility and quick biodegradation of most golf course pesticides, they simply do not reach groundwater in significant quantities. One Environmental Protection Agency-funded study being undertaken on Cape Code in Massachusetts provides for a "worst- case" estimate of groundwater contamination. To date, test results have been encouraging, demonstrating that golf courses and clean groundwater do co-exist Some experts argue that golf turf offers uniquely favorable control mechanisms to prevent groundwater contamination. Dr. Stuart Z. Cohen, a former Ground Water Team Leader for the EPA in Washington, notes that "the use of pesticides on golf courses poses less of a threat to the nation’s groundwater than does the agricultural use of pesticides. Additionally, turfgrass provides a "thatch layer" not found in row crop situations. Thatch binds up pesticide residues and increases degradation of some chemicals. Dr. Harry D. Niemczyk of Ohio State University has found that as much as 99% of re­ covered pesticides are found in turfgrass thatch. In some areas, golf courses are also helping to mitigate the groundwater pollution effects of hazardous waste sites. Many of the nation's golf courses fertilize soil using sludge compost mixes prepared by urban waste recycling programs. These sludges might otherwise be disposed of in municipal landfills. Thus, potential groundwater leaching from dump sites is averted by care­ ful community planning and recycling. STORMWATER RUNOFF: Stormwater runoff from golf courses is not a significant environmental hazard. Research conducted by Dr. Thomas Watschke, a turfgrass specialist at the Pennsylvania State Univerisity, indicates that thick, healthy turf reduces runoff "to next to nothing". An average golf course of 150 acres effortlessly absorbs 12 million gallons of water during a three-inch rainfall. Dr. Watschke finds that thick, carefullly managed turf­ grass has 15 times less runoff than does a lower quality lawn. As a result, almost all of the pesticides applied to the grass remain in place after peak rainfall. Dr. Richard J. Cooper of the University of Massachusetts argues that turfgrass cover "reduces soil erosion and prevents soil and chemical runoff into water sources.” By comparison, parking lots, streets and even residential areas load nearby waters with hazardous pollutants carried in runoff from road surfaces, gutters and catch basins. SURFACE WATER: Golf courses help decrease sedimentation pollution of rivers, streams and lakes by preventing topsoil erosion. The major polluter of U. S. surface waater is sedimentation from soil erosion. However, turfgrass reduces erosion, as compared to alternative land uses. For instance, studies show that grassland experiences 84 to 668 times less erosion than areas planted with wheat or corn. Construction has an even more devastating impact on topsoil, so golf courses can greatly reduce erosion effects as compared to other land users, like shopping malls or housing developments. Sedimentation pollution from soil erosion costs society billions of dol­ lars in increased transportation, shipping, and cleaning costs. Thus, by pre­ venting soil erosion, golf courses serve a very beneficiail societal purpose. CONCLUSION: Golf courses do not threaten the nation's water supplies. Scientific studies show that pesticides used on golf courses do not seep into neighboring groundwater sources. Other studies demonstrate that stormwater runoff is greatly reduced by turfgrass. Finally, still more studies show that grassy areas reduce soil erosion, which is a major cause of sedimentation pollution in the nation's rivers, lakes and streams. On the whole, a golf course makes an environmentally sound contribu­ tion to any community. . 7 - BENTGRASS SOD Some inventory still available! For information: DAVE WALLACE Tee & Green Sod P.O. Box 418 Exeter, RI 02822 401-295-1870 € C CAGCS Membership Services Survey Dear CAGCS Member, The CAGCS Long Range Planning Committee is attempting to outline specific programs and future goals to strengthen our organization and help provide CAGCS with future direction. We are seeking as much membership input as possible to help us develop these programs and establish priorities. The Committee feels that the best method for members to communicate their thoughts and opinions regarding the present and future plans of the organization is through the use of membership surveys. Our initial survey concerns membership services. Although we are attempting to deal with specific subject matter, feel free to comment on related issues or matters of importance to you. Please take the time to respond to these strictly anonymous surveys. Remember, this is your opportunity to voice your opinion and help mold the future of CAGCS. Sincerely yours, Thomas Watroba, Chairman Long Range Planning Committee 1. What is your membership classification?________________ 2. Who pays your CAGCS membership? ___________________________________________________________________ 3. Are you happy with the present membership services offered by CAGCS?____________ If not, how would you improve them? 4. What possible service could CAGCS provide you that would benefit you, personally, the most?____________________ 5. Would you be interested in CAGCS developing a training program, or seminar-type instruction for your employees? If yes, do you have any ideas or suggestions? 6. In the past, surveys have been done on course operation expenses. Do you feel these are worthwhile, and how often would you like to seem them done?___________________ ____________________________________________________________ 7. Would you be interested in a medical and/or dental plan developed by an outside agency for the Association? If yes, would your company be interested in a plan covering your employees and possibly other company employees? 8. If CAGCS were to develop a pension plan for its members, would you be interested?_______ If yes, what methods of funding this plan could we use besides a substantial dues increase? __________________________________ _ ________ 1 9. Would you be interested in starting a benevolent fund for CAGCS members and their families? ____________________ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- I 10. Do you have any other thoughts or suggestions regarding insurance, health, pension, or benevolent plans for CAGCS? ' I _________________________________________________________________ ___________________ I I I ' 11. Do you feel that the GCSAA commercials have helped promote the superintendent's professional image?________ __ g If not, why not? I I 12. Are you in favor of spending about $1,500 a year on television advertising?___________Given the high cost of | television advertising, what amount do you feel would be appropriate?____________________________________________ I 13. Would you like to see CAGCS have a booth at the G.H.O.?________Would you help man such a booth?__________ 9 I 14. Would you favor a dues increase in order to boost CAGCS public relations? _______________________________ 15. Is there any one item or cause that you feel the Association could support in order to further promote ourselves? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- — 16. List any idea or program you would like to see CAGCS implement some time in the future. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------, 3 I j I I ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ I I 17. Where would you like to see CAGCS in five years? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ I 18. Do you feel these surveys are a good method of soliciting ideas and establishing communication between the membership and the Long Range Planning Committee of CAGCS?_______ If not, what alternative methods can you suggest? * 19. Additional Comments: %Cut survey from Newsletter and return to Thomas Watroba, Vice President, CAGCS, in the envelope provided no later than November 1,1989. I I I a a i i i i The Clippings Calendar CONNECTICUT ASSOCIATION OF GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS 1 DATE EVENT October 2 & 3 GCSAA Seminar Business Assertiveness LOCATION Cape Cod, MA HOST Cape Cod Turf Managers Assoc. October 4 CAGCS Monthly Meeting S & R Tournament (Scramble) Glastonbury Hills Country Club Glastonbury, CT Doug Webber October 17 November 7 CAGCS Monthly Meeting Superintendent/Assistant CAGCS Monthly Meeting Annual Meeting November 9 & 10 GCSAA Seminar Disease Control November 13 & 14 GCSAA Seminar Negotiating & Rules of Golf January 9,1990 CAGCS Annual Seminar Blackledge Country Club Hebron, CT Suffield Country Club Suffield, CT Bolton, Mass. Newport, R.I. Holiday Inn Plainville, CT Thomas Gresh Thomas Watroba N. E. Superintendents R. I. Superintendents CAGCS 61st Internationa! Golf Course Conference & Show Orlando, Florida February 19 - 26,1990 Orange County Convention/Civic Center CAGCS Thanks the Following Patrons for Their Continued Support of our Association Allen Lawnmower/Ransomes 197 Main Street Agawam, MA 01001 Albert McLean (413) 786-8111 Alpine Tree Care, Inc. 44 Slocum St., Norwalk, CT 769 N. Mountain Rd., Newington, CT Ken Clear (847-1855) Alan Carey (953-1776) Breudan Corp, of Connecticut John Deere Golf Equipment Bolton, CT 06040 Scott Lowe, Frank Savakis & Jeff McDowell (203) 647-1774 Cadwell & Jones P. O. Box G, Buckland Street Manchester, CT 06040 Stephanie A. Zanieski (203) 643-0644 The Cardinals, Inc. 166 River Road Unionville, CT 06085 John Callahan (203) 673-3699 James Carriere & Sons, Inc. Trap Sand - Partac Topdressing Port Chester, NY Bill Carriere (914)937-2136 Chas. C. Hart Seed Co. 304 Main Street, P. O. Box 9169 Wethersfield, CT 06109 Roy Sibley, Ron Holcomb (203) 529-2537 Country Club Cars of N.E. 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, Bunker Construction 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 Imperial Nurseries Horticultural Distribution Center Granby, CT 06035 John Perrotti, Jr. (203) 653-4541 Lesco, Inc. 20005 Lake Road Rocky River, Ohio 44116 Mike Donahue (800) 825-3726 Larchmont Eng. & Irrig. Co. Box 66, Larchmont Lane Lexington, MA 02173 Steve Butler, Michael Gimmelfarb (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 Nor-Am Chemical Company 311 Carriage Drive Kensington, CT 06037 David Sylvester (203) 828-8905 O. M. Scott & Sons Pro turf 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 (800) 247-2326/(201) 637-4191 BiU Carriere (914) 937-5479 Steve Kotowicz (203) 792-3032 Pipe & Irrigation Equipment '243 Woodmont Road, P. O. Box 3049 Milford, CT 06460 Paul J. Roche (203) 878-0658 Pro-Lawn Products, Inc. 30 Nashville Road Bethel, CT 06801 Steve Kotowicz (203) 792-3032 Purple Kings Farm Williamstown, MA 01267 Ralph C. Mason (413)458-3184 (413)458-4646 The Reichert Company Automotive Lubricant Distributor Riverside, CT 06878 Frank Reichert (203) 637-2958 Ro-Brand Products, Inc. Automotive & Industrial Fasteners 319 Cooke Street PlainviUe, CT 06062 (203) 747-1621 Somers Turf Supplies P. O. Box 2294 Devon, CT 06460 BiU Somers (203)878-2108 Tuckahoe Turf Farms, Inc. Bluegrass/Fescue Turf - Penncross West Suffield, CT Skip Deubel (203) 668-1226 (coUect) 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, Ed Wiacek (800)228-6656 U A P Products Box 116 East Glastonbury, CT 06025 Henry Lesinski (203) 659-1217 Valley Farms Nursery & Supply Sod - Turf Supphes Simsbury, CT 06070 Joseph D. BidweU (203) 651-8555 Westchester Turf Supply, Inc. P. O. Box 198 Lincolndale, NY 10540 Bob Lippman (Home: 914-248-5790) (914)248-7476 Winding Brook Turf Farm, Inc. 240 Griswold Road Wethersfield, CT 06109 Donald Grant (203) 529-6869