CONNECTICUT- CLIPPINGS Connecticut Association of Golf Course Superintendents Devoted to sharing knowledge and experience for better turf January, 1990 Volume 23, No. 5 CONNECTICUT ASSOCIATION OF GOLF COURSE . SUPERINTENDENTS President Thomas Watroba Vice President Steven L. Rackliffe, CGCS Secretary John F. Streeter, CGCS Treasurer Scott M. Ramsay Immediate Past President Robert Chalifour, CGCS Directors and Committee Chairpersons Scholarship & Peter Pierson Research Public Relations Fred Bachand Education Membership Newsletter David Stimson, CGCS Frank Lamphier John F. Streeter, CGCS Golf Representative to the Board Peter Lewis Stephanie Zanieski Connecticut Clippings is an official publication of The Connecticut Association of Golf Course Superintendents. Newsletter Staff John F. Streeter, CGCS, Editor Michael Dukette, Technical Copy The object of this Association is to encourage increased knowledge of golf course management and greater profession alism through education, research, exchange of practical experience, and the well-being of each individual member. HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL CAGCS MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES Around The Board Table With President Tom Watroba presiding, the first Board meeting with the newly elected leaders of CAGCS took place, as usual, at The Hawthorne Inn in Berlin, CT. Our new President began his tenure by laying some new ground rules and directives for both new and existing Officers and Directors. A very positive and vibrant attidude was dis­ played following the President's comments. Among some of the non-routine Association activites discussed were: • The 1990 Golf Course Salary and Budget Survey which is in the process of being prepared for distribution soon. • Results from the recent CAGCS survey which showed strong support for, among other things, the budget survey, more advertising on TV, sponsoring a booth at the GHO, closer relations with allied associations. • CAGCS is working with the DEP to try and have the GCSAA/CAGCS sponsored seminars count for points toward recertification of pesticide licences. • The PGA of Connecticut is publishing a new club directory, and we are going to provide them with a list of our Superintendents and their respective clubs, so that this infor mation may also be included in their directory. • The Board approved the purchase of a new computer/ laser writer and a postage meter which will help increase our productivity and efficiency with the Newsletter and all other business activites within the Association. Committee Activites III Frank Lamphier (Membership) read second readings for Dave Feldman of Feldman Brothers; Dave Basconi of D and S; and Paul Bednarzcyk. All were approved for membership. Peter Pierson reported that he attended the Annual Meeting of PPUC. The posting laws are still in limbo, and no guide­ lines have been set to date. He stressed that all of us who are concerned with pesticides should make every effort to join PPUC, as it is an inexpensive way to help fund our local lobbying force. Dave Stimson reported that the 1990 monthly meetings are in the process of being finalized. Peter Lewis (Golf Committe) informed us that in 1990 he will do more fixed pairings, change the breakdown of gross and net prizes, continue the affiliate sponsored long drive and closest to the pin prizes, and also try to set up a celebrity foursome for the Invitiational. The PR committee with Fred Bachand at the helm, will establish a form for press releases to local newspapers and allied associations covering such topics as monthly meeting highlights, posting of golf results, and coverage of special CAGCS events. The next Board meeting is scheduled for Janurary 25,1990 at The Hawthorne Inn. President's Message Thomas Watroba, President, CAGCS My initial message to the membership as your President was really going to be something special. I was definitely going to "knock your socks off. I had spent hours and hours writing and re-writing this awesome message. It was so sensitive and personal that I even considered a special mailing to the membership. When I finally finished writing this powerful communication, I began to feel the way you do the day of your biggest club tournament, and you know everything on the course is about as good as it gets. The adrena­ line was flowing. Unfortunately, you will never read this message. Several weeks ago, after my first Board meeting as President of CAGCS, I received some boxes of file folders and notebooks containing past presidents' material. When I got home that night I began to examine these tattered fold­ ers and overstuffed notebooks. In these volumes, I found a virtual year-by­ year history of CAGCS. All the paperwork involved with the various com­ mittees, the reports, the highlights, and of course the trials and tribulations. Being an avid student of history, I was fasinated. I soon turned my attention to finding some past presidents' messages, hoping to compare my unique communique with theirs. As I slowly discovered one and another, and read on, a feeling of sheer horror began to overtake me. Hey! These guys stole my message. What am I going to do now? After all the time I spent writing and re-writing, making sure I didn’t come across as self-righteous, vindictive, or condescending - mixing just the right amount of humor with the serious issues. So I began thinking, maybe I'll just have it printed anyway. So what if some of our past presidents have commented on Association ethics, and the lack of respect we sometimes show for CAGCS, each other, and our profession. Everyone needs a reminder from time to time that we are all in this business together. This will just be a new version of an age-old problem. Right? I don't know, maybe I'll just finish writing that milder version about facing the challenges and unknowns of the nineties together. That's the one that asks the question: What can we hope to accomplish as an organization if all we are is a fragmented collection of individuals looking out for ourselves and our own concerns? Nah, you'll sound like your straight out of the sixties, full of idealistic concepts. Besides, that version doesn't contain all the clever lines like the other one. The line about some of us welcoming new CAGCS members as warmly as a fresh outbreak of pythium, that's not in it. Neither is the thought of us seeming to forget that at one point in time every last one of us was a new face. It also doesn't contain the part about it being human nature to talk about other people, and how it helps ease our own insecurities and boosts our egos when we talk about somebody else's job or personal trou­ bles. Unfortunately, it does nothing to help the individual in trouble. Where is the compassion and empathy for a fellow member? Oh well, I guess no one will ever know you wrote that problems like rumor spreading, jealousy, whispered innuendo, and individual prejudices exists and will persist as long as humankind does. They are not difficulties confined to our Association, they are a fact of life. No organization should condone them or waste their talents and energies promoting them. Maybe in some future message I can sneak in that thought about our ethics and rules applying to ah members, from the most dedicated to the most doleful. Some of the fine men who have gone before me as leaders of this equally fine Association beat me to the punch. Through their experience and wisdom they already realized: That in order to elevate the image of the golf course superintendent and CAGCS in the eyes of the golfing public and the golf and green industry, we must begin by raising the level of respect for each other and our profession. I think I'll get that message typed up and put it in one of those tattered fold­ ers. Maybe 10 or 15 years from now some future president of CAGCS will find it and say: Hey, why did Tom feel he had to write something like that? - 2 - FARMS Sterilized Top Dressing WHITE MARSH, MD (301) 335-3700 EGYPT FARMS EXCLUSIVE! AH 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. 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I AGWAY/PROLAWN PRODUCTS I I 9 VALLEY FARMS NURSERY I I |_______ JOE BIDWELL 203-651-8555 J & B TRUCKING 914-937-5479 STEVE KOTOWICZ 203-792-3032 Position Desired Assistant Superintendent Randy J. Hamilton 28 Ashfield Lane South Hadley, MA 01075 (413) 533-7009 Age 34, Married Education: A.S. Turfgrass Managment; Stockbridge School of Agriculture, Univ. of Massa­ chusetts, May, 1989. B.A. Physical Geography - Univ. of Colorado, December, 1985. Golf Course Work Experience: • Second Assistant, 1987 to present. The Orchards Golf Club, South Hadley, MA., Paul Jamrog, Superintendent. (413-536-4195). While at The Orchards, had experience in all aspects of golf course mainte­ nance. Operated all types of mowing equipment, spraying apparatus and the John Deere loader/backhoe. Has had supervisory and training responsibili­ ties. • Kern River Golf Course,Bakersfield, California; grounds crew, 1972-1975. January Seminar Deemed a Success The January Seminar of CAGCS was held on January 9,1990, in Plainville, CT. Over 100 members were in attendance for the CAGCS Annual Seminar. Members in attendance were treated with very informative presentations from Dr. Pat Vittum on Hyperodees and high pressure spraying for more effective control of turf pests. Dr. Bruce Clark updated us on patch diseases and effective control methods; Tom Atkins of GCSAA gave a very interesting presentation conceren- ing The Hall Kimbrell environmental program, rounded out by James Connolly from the U.S.G.A. Green Section who reviewed the '89 season and its trials and tribulations. Harry Meusel Receives Superintendent of the Year Award Highlighting the day was the presentation of The Superintendent of The Year Award to Harry Meusel, Superintendent of The Yale Golf Club in New Haven, CT. Along with his many years of support to CAGCS and its goals, Harry has also been the Superintendent at Yale for 40 years which, in this writer's opinion, is a very noteworthy accomplishment. CAGCS is proud to award its highest honor to a man with such integrity as Harry Meusel, and we wish him the best of luck in all of his future endeavors. A more indepth article about the life and times of Harry Meusel will be published in the March issue of the Connecticut Clippings. Clippings Fares Well in Newsletter Contest The 1989 GCSAA Chapter Editor's Contest is over, and although our entry did not recieve an award, we did recieve some high marks. The foremost outstanding attribute that was recieved was for our cover design. According to the evaluation that was sent back, the Clippings was a finalist for the best cover and flag. As many of you know, the new cover design must be credited to Mr. Richard Chali­ four who was the creator of our new look. Maybe with a few more minutes at the drawing board, we can climb into the winners circle in next year's contest. On behalf of all of us at CAGCS, we would like to thank Richard for his fine efforts with our Newsletter and wish him continued success in his future endeavors. High marks were also recieved for its readability, the use of art work, scope and quality of writing and presentation, editorial judg­ ment and content and proper mix of advertising and editorial. Overall excellance of the Clippings was judged as good. The panel of judges was comprised of Jerome Ducker, CGCS, of Hallbrook Farms C.C., Nancy Harper, owner of Harper and Associates, an advertis- ing/communications firm, and Pris Owens of the National Federa­ tion of Press Women. ■ 3 - Bentgrass Sod Bluegrass Sod Stormy Acres Kevin Gunn 802 / 265 - 3046 Hackadam Rd. West Haven, Vt. 05743 J NEWS FROM GCSAA HEADQUARTERS FEBRUARY 19-26, 1990 SUPERINTENDENTS TO ELECT LEADERS IN ORLANDO Gerald L. Faubel, CGCS, has been nominated for the presidency of the GCSAA for 1990-1991. Faubel, superin­ tendent at Saginau Country Club, Saginaw, Mich., current­ ly serves as vice president of the professional association. The organization's officers and directors will be elected during its annual meeting at the 1990 GCSAA International Golf Course Conference and Show in Orlando, Florida, on February 26. Vice presidential candidates are Stephen G. Cadenelli, CGCS, of the Metedeconk National Golf Club in Jackson, NJ, and William R. Roberts, CGCS, of the Lochmoor Club in Grosse Pointe Woods, Mich. Three candidates for director will be elected for two-year terms. Nominees for director are Joseph G. Baidy, CGCS, of Acacia Country Club in Lyndhurst, Ohio; Charles A. Clark, CGCS, of Broadmoor Golf Course in Colorado Springs, Colo.; Cecil C. Johnston, CGCS, of Avila Golf & Country Club in Lutz, Fla.; Charles T. Passios, CGCS, of Hyannisport Club in Hyannisport, Mass.; and Randall P. Zidik, CGCS, of Rolling Hills Country Club in McMurray, PA. GCSAA's current president, Dennis D. Lyon, CGCS, City of Aurora Golf Division, Aurora, Colo., will continue to serve on the Board of Directors as Immediate Past Presi­ dent. SUPERINTENDENTS FOCUS ON PROTECTING NATURAL RESOURCES The environmental impact of golf courses will be a major topic of discussion when golf course superintendents gather at the 61st International Golf Course Conference and Show. Sponsored by the GCSAA, the conference and show will feature seminars, speakers and forums for GCSAA members to enhance their understanding of environmental manage­ ment. More than 15,000 professional turf managers and other industry leaders are expected to attend the conference and show. Some of the environmental topics to be discussed are: water quality and conservation, integrated pest management, hazard communication, underground petroleum tanks and the storage, disposal and recycling of chemicals. Expert presen­ tations on these and other topics will be made during the Friday session on "Managing Today's Environment." A special government relations open forum will also be held at the conference. Attended by GCSAA members, fed­ eral regulatory officials and leading scientific researchers, the forum will detail ways to monitor regulation and inform and educate government personnel on the day-to-day management practices at golf courses. CONFERENCE AGENDA INCLUDED SPECIAL INTERNATIONAL EVENTS Leaders from associations of golf course superintendents and greenkeepers from around the globe have been invited to meet at the 1990 International Golf Course Conference and Show for the first International Golf/Turfgrass Roundtable to discuss common problems, opportunities and goals. Likely topics for the roundtable discussion are environmen­ tal management issues, the growth of golf and golf course construction aroujnd the world and the resulting opportunities and challenges for golf course superintendents, said John M. Schilling, Executive Director of GCSAA. The roundtable will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., on Saturday, February 24. The game of golf is enjoying a surge in popularity in many parts of the world. This popularity, in turn, is stimulating worldwide interest in professional golf course management practices and innovative products to help superintendents create superior golfing conditions. GCSAA's annual confer­ ence and show is the pre-eminent event for superintendents from around the world to learn about new practices and equip­ ment, as well as management basics. "We see this as an opportunity to set up an ongoing dia- loge," Schilling said, noting that GCSAA's role in the round­ table will be as facilitator and participant, rather than as lead­ er. He added that he hopes other national and international groups will hold similar meetings at conferences they host. Of the 15,000 professional turfgrass managers, researchers and educators expected to attend the conference and show, about 10 percent will travel from some 30 countries outside the United States. As sponsor of the annual conference and show, GCSAA will hold a special reception for all interna­ tional participants at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 22. International visitors interested in attending may contact GCSAA headquarters at 913/841-2240. bound in unavailable forms. Only nutrients contained in the soil solution are available for uptake by the turfgrass roots. The nutrients are originally derived from (a) decomposition of soil organic matter, (b) weathering and breakdown of rocks and fine textured minerals in the soil and, (c) applied fertilizer. The actual mechanism of nutrient uptake is a very complex chemical and physilogical process and these processes vary with each nutrient. The fact that nutrients may be present in the soil is no guarantee that plants can obtain them. The extent that plants can extract nutrients is de­ termined by the charac­ teristics and condition of the root system and surrounding soil. The depth, extent and health of the root system largely determines the plant's efficiency in ob­ taining nutrients. Soil factors that influence root growth, then, are of extreme importance. The soil is a complex medium of organic and inorganic materials that functions as a major source of water and nutri­ ents for turfgrass growth as well as for anchorage of the turf­ grass roots. Soils vary greatly depending on the parent material, cli­ mate, topography and vegetation under which they were formed. Of prime concerns in regard to fertilizer availability are: texture, structure, aeration, pH and mois­ ture. A major portion of plant dry matter con­ tent is composed of three elements: car­ bon, hydrogen and oxygen. The plant derives carbon from atmospheric carbon di­ oxide, hydrogen from water and oxygen from water or CO2- Thir­ teen additional essen­ tial elements are required for plant growth. Nitrogen, phosphorus, potas­ sium, calcium, mag nesium and sulfur are required in relatively large amounts com­ pared to iron, manga­ nese, copper, zinc, mo­ lybdenum, boron and chlorine. All 13 ele­ ments except N are ab- sorbed by the plant from the soil and are derived from parent materials in the soil. N, too is absorbed from the soil but is not a natural component of mineral matter. Most water and mineral nutrient absorption occurs through the root system. The total quantity of nutrients contained in most soils is high compared to the requirements of turfgrass plants; however, a major portion of the nutrients is tightly Dr. C. Richard Skogley and Robert Chalifour, Immediate Past President. CAGCS presented Dr. Skogley with a CAGCS engraved oak chair as a token of our appreciation. Picture taken at retirement party in honor of Dr. Skogley. See next page for details. In order for plants to obtain nutrients from the soil the plant must be making some growth. There must be energy available from root respi­ ration. Adequate respira­ tion rates are maintained by ensuring (a) an ade- quate oxygen suply, (b) satisfactory amounts of healthy root and leaf tissue, and (c) adequate temperatures for root activity. One of the most important requirements affecting all of these factors is soil aeration. Waterlogged soils, soils high in clay or silt (tight soils) or soils that have been compacted will limit root growth, reduce respiration and lower soil temperatures — thus reducing po tential nutrient uptake. By John F. Streeter, Editor Dr. Richard Skogley, long-time turf­ grass researcher and Professor of Plant and Soil Sciences at The University of Rhode Island was honored, upon the announc- ment of his retirment, at a party held in his behalf at The Metacomet Country Club, in East Providence, R.I. The gala event was hosted by the Rhode Island Golf Course Superintendents Asso­ ciation, with Mike Iacono, President serv­ ing as master of ceremonies. In attendance presented Dr. Skogley with a CAGCS engraved oak chair as a token of our ap­ preciation for his many years of service to the turf industry. The Rhode Island group also said thank you to Skogley with a weekend away at a destination of his choice for him and his spouse. Dr. Skogley will be sadly missed around the New England area. He has provided many years of recomendations to a wide variety of turfgrass situations. Not only has he been a teacher and con- sulant in the turf grass area, he has also excelled in the breeding of various Dr. Skogley with Michael Iacono, Host of the retirement party, and President of the Rhode Island Golf Course Superintendents' Association. were associates of Dr. Skogley's from U.R.I., a strong Connecticut contingent and many Supers from the Rhode Island area. Highlights of the evening included the presentation of a proclamation from the Govenor of Rhode Island, by Anthony Caranci Superintendent of Ledgemont Country Club, to Dr. Skogley for his many contributions to the turfgrass indus­ try. Past President Bob Chalifour grasses for turf use. Some of Dr. Sko­ gley s varietys include Jamestown Fescue, Kingston Velvet and most recently re­ leased, a promising strain of creeping bent, now called Providence Bent. On behalf of all the people who you have helped along the years we wish you a long, healthy and enjoyable retirment. - 6 - REMINDER The 1990 Annual Membership dues were payable on or before December 31,1989. Any member who has not submitted his/her dues payment is requested to do so, and to also return the information requested for inser­ tion in the 1990 Membership Direc­ tory. The information and payment must be sent to: Scott Ramsay, Treasurer One Dowes Lane Baltic, CT 06330 If you have misplaced your notice, please contact John Streeter for a copy of the notice. (651-8711) BENTGRASS SOD Some inventory stil! available! For information: DAVE WALLACE Tee & Green Sod P.O. Box 418 Exeter, RI 02822 401-295-1870 BENGEYFIELD, WATSCHKE HONORED BY SUPERINTENDENTS William Bengeyfield, USGA Green Section National Director, and Dr. Thomas Watschke, Penn State turfgrass researcher and educator, will be honored for their dedication and outstanding service to golf course superintendents and the golf community at the Opening Session. Bengeyfield and Watschke have been selected as recipients of the 1990 Distinguished Service Award. The selection was made by the Board of Directors of GCSAA. Under Bengeyfield's leadership, the USGA/GCSAA Turf­ grass Research Committee has seen more than $2.8 million raised and distributed for research to develop turfgrass culti- vars that will reduce water usage and maintenance costs. The USGA Turfgrass Advisory Service, a consulting branch of the Green Section, has been an increasingly valuable resource for superintendents during Bengeyfield's tenture as national director. Bengeyfield, a long-time GCSAA mem­ ber, operates and maintains Frankfort Golf Course, in Frank­ fort, Mich., as his time permits. For almost 20 of his 35 years with the Green Section, Bengeyfield has also served as editor of the Green Section Record. Watschke is coordinator for Penn State's Landscape Man­ agement and Water Quality Research Center, synchronizing all field research for the five departments that cooperatively use the facility. He also serves on the Technical Resource/ Advisory Committee for Golf Course Management, the tech­ nical and professional journal for golf course superinten­ dents. His research has led to the use of growth regulators to con­ trol poa annua, the development of new post-emergent crab- grass control compounds and advancement in broadleaf weed controls and, most recently, to a better understanding of sur­ face run-off on turfgrass. Many of Watschke's former stu­ dents are now turfgrass scientists, perpetuating and extending his commitment to turfgrass advancement. GCSAA NAMES WINNING AUTHORS The Leo Feser Award, honoring the author of the best superintendent-written Golf Course Management article of the year, will be presented to Ted Horton, CGCS, Director of sports and grounds at Westchester Country Club in Rye, NY, and Mary Medonis, an assistant superintedent at Westchester. "Employee Safety On the Golf Course," which appeared in the April, 1989 issue, outlines a thorough staff training and safety program. The prize-winning article addresses nu­ merous areas of concern, including equipment and pesticide safety issues, poisonous plants, insects and snakes, foul- weather dangers and personal health and safety. The winning co-authoris will receive the award during the opening session of the 1990 International Golf Course Conference and Show. GCSAA's Publication Committee selected the winning article from all the articles written by member superintendents and published in the magazine from November, 1988, to October, 1989. The award is named in honor of Leo Feser, a pioneer golf course superintedent and a charter member of GCSAA. Feser is credited with keeping the Association's official publication alive during the Great Depression. FORMER RESEARCHER JOINS GCM AS TECHNICAL EDITOR David M. Bishop has joined Golf Course Management (GCM) magazine as technical editor. Clay Loyd, publica­ tions director for the GCSAA, announced the appointment. GCM, the monthly journal for golf course superintendents and turfgrass managers, is the Association's official publi­ cation. Bishop comes to GCSAA from UAP Special Products in Fremont, Neb., where he served since 1985 as technical services manager/agronomist. reviously, he spent five years with the University of Nebraska extension serve spe­ cializing in turfgrass integrated pest management. "GCSAA will be able to further expand the technical edi­ torial content of GCM for the benefit of its readers, espe­ cially member golf course superintendents, with the addi­ tion of this newly created full-time position," Loyd said. "David Bishgop brings to the magazine the background, contacts, skills and talent to help in that effort." Bishop holds a master's degree in horticulture, with a mi­ nor in entomology, from the University of Nebraska, Lin­ coln. His research focus at Nebraska was the distribution and life cycle of the black turfgrass beetle, ataenius. Paul J. Roche 203/878-0658 PHONE 747-9911 EB'IKinil Sales P.I.E. SUPPLY CO. PIPE & IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT SUPPLY COMPANY • Design • Service 243 Woodmont Rd. 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SSP-1005 The Clippings ___________Calendar____________ CONNECTICUT ASSOCIATION OF GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS DATE EVENT LOCATION February 19-26 International Golf Course Conference & Show March 15 & 16 GCSAA Seminar Insects on Trees and Shrubs Orange County Convention & Civic Center Orlando, FLA Treadway Hotel Hartford, CT March 14,15, 16 Massachusetts Turf Grass Conference & Show. Springfield Civic Center Springfield, MA March (TBA) April (TBA) CAGCS Monthly Meeting Holiday Inn Plainville, CT CAGCS Monthly Meeting Black Hall Golf Club Old Lyme, CT Looking Ahead HOST GCSAA GCSAA Mass. Turf & Lawn Grass Council GCSA of N.E. U/Mass - Amherst CAGCS CAGCS 62nd International Conference & Show January, 1991 Las Vegas, Nevada 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 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 (800) 247-2326/(201) 637-4191 Bill 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 Plainville, CT 06062 (203) 747-1621 Somers Turf Supplies P. O. Box 2294 Devon, CT 06460 Bill Somers (203) 878-2108 Tuckahoe Turf Farms, Inc. Bluegrass/Fescue Turf - Penncross West Suffield, CT Skip Deubel (203) 668-1226 (collect) 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 UAP Products Box 116 East Glastonbury, CT 06025 Henry Lesinski (203) 659-1217 Valley Farms Nursery & Supply Sod - Turf Supplies 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) 248-7476 Winding Brook Turf Farm, Inc. 240 Griswold Road Wethersfield, CT 06109 Donald Grant (203) 529-6869