CONNECTICUT CLIPPINGS Connecticut Association of Golf Course Superintendents Devoted to sharing knowledge and experience for better turf November, 1991 Volume 25, No. 4 CONNECTICUT ASSOCIATION OF GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS President Steven L. Rackliffe, CGCS Vice President John F. Streeter, CGCS Secretary Treasurer Immediate Philip Neaton John Motycka Thomas Watroba Past President Directors & Committee Chairpersons Scholarship & Research Public Relations Education Membership Newsletter Golf & PPUC Social & Welfare Rep. to the Board David Stimson, CGCS Robert Chalifour, CGCS Peter Lewis John Napieracz, CGCS John F. Streeter, CGCS Peter Pierson Brian Skelly Peter Hull Connecticut Clippings is an official publication of The Connecticut Association of Golf Course Superintendents. Newsletter John F. Streeter, CGCS, Editor Photos by Steven L. Rackliffe, CGCS The object of this Association is to encourage increased knowledge of golf course management and greater professionalism through education, research, exchange of practical experience, and the well-being of each individual member. What’s Inside? Grass Catcher........................ Scoreboard.. ................ GCSAA Conference & Show . A final word from our outgoing President Thomas Watroba I'm back! One final message before I comfortably drift into the Immediate Past President's position. I want to apologize for disappearing from the last couple of issues. I probably could give you a variety of excuses as to why no president s messages were printed ... family concerns, the long season, more pressing association matters, etc. etc., but I wont The fact of the matter is that they were written, but rejected for publication by me. 111 give you a little background. Just before I was elected president of CAGCS, I promised myself that messages written for the newsletter would be honest, relevant, and concerned with issues about which I felt were important to comment. Otherwise, 1 would write nothing. I believe I kept the promise, the only problem being there were an awful lot of goose eggs on the , scoreboard. I thought you might be interested in some of the ideas and issues I had written about that only made it to the recycled paper bin. One of my disappointments was the article I wrote concern­ ing the environment and the environmentalAL movement. In thought, it sounded great, hard hitting, political, the real truth On paper, it was fair at best. The death knell came at a board meeting when we were discussing a similar editorial in Golf Course News. It's reaching the wrong people. The people for whom the message was intended will not be reading the Connec­ m ticut Clippings. Another message that was never printed was intended as a sum­ mer diversion. While we were all struggling through the heat and drought of summer, I thought I could improve everyone's morale by showing you examples of some real bad summers. I planned to do this by recounting disasters and tradgedies that occurred throughout history during the heat of summer. It was a disaster all right. Somehow recounting Alexander the Great s seige of Gaza in 332 B.C. or General Pickett's July charge at Gettysburg in 1863 didn't seem relevant. Actually, after reading it once or twice, it was rather depressing. Another goose egg. . j My biggest disappointment or more aptly put the message I thought would be my best effort was the one about Lawrence, Kansas It all started when one of my golfing neighbors asked me if we had a national headquarters in Florida like the P.G.A. has Of course, the usual scenario followed. No, ours is in Lawrence, Kansas." "Where? Why Lawrence, Kansas?" So I had this brainstorm to write a tongue and cheek message based on this conversation. I was going to tell you how proud we as New Englanders should be of GCSAA's home. After all, Law­ rence, Kansas, was named after none other than Amos Lawrence, a blue blooded Bostonian abolitionist. During the "Bleeding Kansas" years, Lawrence was the headquarters for Yankee aboli­ tionists and free-soilers. During the Civil War, Lawrence was nearly burned to the ground twice and many of its inhabitants murdered. These attacks were led by William Quantrill and "Bloody Bill Anderson" under the guise of the Confederacy. Actually, they were a gang of ruthless murderers. History has neglected these two but not some of their fellow gang members. The Youngers brothers and Frank and Jesse James received their "education" in and around Lawrence. Indulge me, I've been dying to write about this. Included in this message was a list of reasons why we don't have our national headquarters in Florida. Such as: we might have to build it near a golf course. Great stuff, right? Well, the James McLaughlin matter was just resurfacing at the time, and another newsletter had just printed a very negative article concerning this issue. I reconsidered. I felt my message would be a cheap shot at GCSAA and president Steve Cadenelli. My opinion on this whole affair is that GCSAA is an organization suffering growing pains. I sincerely believe GCSAA has the leader­ ship and strength to overcome this affair and continue to prosper. So there you have it The ones that almost didn't make it to print. I’d like to take this opportunity to once again thank the hard working board of directors of CAGCS, committee people, commercial contributors, meeting hosts, the membership and those who offered me advice and encouragement during the past two years. Special thanks to Pandora Wojick, Diana Autrey, my secretary, and our association secretary, Pauline Streeter, who have played an important role in improving the professionalism of our organization. It was a privilege and an honor to serve CAGCS as president. Sincerely, Tom Watroba P.S. If you enjoyed my messages or would like to have me contribute future articles to the Clippings, (especially historical), please let me know. I enjoy writing them. PARTAC GOLF COURSE TOP-DRESSING AMERICA'S PREMIUM HEAT TREATED TOP-DRESSINGS PLUS CONSTRUCTION, DIVOT REPAIR MIXES CART PATH, AND SOIL CONDITIONER & TOP-DRESSING IMPROVES AERATION AND DRAINAGE BETTER THAN SAND YET RETAINS NUTRIENTS & MOISTURE! 1YMR® GEOTEXTILES & TURF COVERS HAR-TRU®, LEE®, & HADEKA® TENNIS COURT SURFACES & SUPPLIES 1-800-247-2326 The Stephen B. Church Company GROUND WATER SPECIALISTS INDUSTRIAL • MUNICIPAL • ENVIRONMENTAL • Gravel Wells • Monitor Wells • Pumps, Sales, Service, Rentals • Recovery Systems • Well Rehabilitation • Pump Tests • Ground Water Exploration • Well Abandonment P. O. BOX 67 ♦ SEYMOUR, CT 06483 (203)888-2132 • FAX (203)888-1863 - 2 - Grass Catcher CONNECTICUT association of GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS^ behalf of the President of the Universi­ ty. We, the members of CAGCS, wish Harry all the best in his future endeavors. 'Tis the Season CAGCS Annual Seminar January 7, 1992 Plans for the annual January Seminar are just about buttoned up. Education Chairman, Dave Stimson, has once again lined up an all-star cast for CAGCS' Annual Educational Show. The seminar will be held at the Ramada Inn in Meriden on January 7th. Speakers will include Dr. Bruce Clark from Rutgers University, Dr. Cooper from the University of Massachusetts, Dr. Rossi from Michigan State, a rep­ resentative from DEP to update us on the UST situation, and a special treat is incoming GCSAA President, Bill Rob­ erts who I am sure will add a little zest to the program. CAGCS has negotiated with the State of Connecticut for all members in attendance to receive recertification points for their pesticide licenses. A mailing will be forthcoming and we urge you to preregister as soon as possible. CAGCS to sponsor GCSAA seminar January 13 & 14, 1992 CAGCS, in sponsorship with GCSAA, will conduct a regional semi­ nar entided "Environmental Considera­ tions in Golf Course Management". fhe two-day seminar will be held on January 13 & 14,1992 at the Radisson Hotel & Conference Center in Yes, it's that time again to blow out the irrigation systems, button-up the golf courses, and huddle around the fire for the winter. Our association will kick off its sea­ sons greetings with the Annual Christmas Party on December 13, 1991 at the Woodbridge Country Club, Woodbridge, CT. Social chairman, Phil Neaton, has arranged a gala event for the evening. Cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and dinner will be featured along with a disc jock­ ey to spin all of your favorite tunes. So, come one and come all on December 13th and join in some cheer with your fellow colleagues. Superintendent of the Year Award Cromwell, CT. Dr. Winand K. Hock, Director of Pes­ ticide Education at Penn State, and Dr. William Thomas, Oakridge Associated University's scientiest and attorney spe­ cializing in water law, coinstruct this program. GCSAA will award 1.4 CEUs to all participants who attend and pass the examination at the conclusion of the seminar. Participants will also earn re­ certification credits for their pesticide licenses. Registration forms have been sent to all members. If you have not received one and wish to attend, call GCSAA at (913)832-4444 and ask for Karen Turner. By now you have already received your voting ballot to cast your vote for "Superintendent of the Year". The award is the highest given to a CAGCS member and deserves your utmost attention, so that the most worthy person may be honored. We urge you to fill out and return your ballots, as this recipient is chosen by his peers. CAGCS Welcomes New Members Paul Wollenberg - Class B Westwoods Country Club Kevin Devaux - Classs B Minnechaug Golf Club Yale bids farewell to Harry Meusel Harry Meusel, superintendent at Yale Golf Club for the last 42 years, was recently honored at a retirement dinner held in his honor at the Yale Golf Club. Many dignitaries from the golf world and from the University sent accolades and well wishes to Harry and his family. Some of the dignitaries featured were our own president, Tom Watroba, Russ Palmer from the Connecticut State Golf Association, Bill Tuttleback a longtime member of Yale and also president of the Connecticut State Golf Association. Yale University staff and directors applauded Hany for his many years of dedication to Yale and his golf course. - 3 - o Rackliffe elected to lead CAGCS Steven L. Rackliffe, CGCS, was elected as the 34th President of our associa­ tion at the Annual Meeting which was held on November 5th at The Pilgrims Harbor Golf Club. Steve, who has served as Vice President, Secretary, Member­ ship Chairman, and PPUC Representative, brings a no-nonsense attitude to governing our association. Steve was instrumental in developing the bi-annual maintenance budget survey, was also our first representative to PPUC, and has been a intrigual part or the progressive development of our association. His background in the turf industry is one of various degrees. In 1977 Steve graduated from the Stockbridge School of Agriculture with an Associates Degree From then on, he continued at the University of Massachusetts to obtain his BS in soil science. While at U-Mass, Steve worked under Dr. Joe Troll doing research for his Masters Degree which he obained in 1982. Practical experience for him came from the capable hands of Bob Silva, super- intendent at Shuttle Meadow, and Dave Stimson, superintendent at Tumble Brook. Other results from the annual meeting and elections are: Steve resides in Lebanon, Connecti­ cut, with his wife, Meg, and two chil­ dren. He has been the superintendent at the Willimantic Country Club for the past ten years. Our association has been fortunate enough to play his golf course on a couple different occasions which has given us the opportunity to witness the capability and professional­ ism of our new president AEGYPT FARMS Sterilized Dressing Top WHITE MARSH, MO (301) 335-3700 1-800-899-S0IL (7645) EGYPT FARMS EXCLUSIVE! All top dressing ingredients are thorough­ ly 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 homoge­ nous mixture that will not separate during handling and spreading. Egypt Farms top dressing is formulated especially for your area to specifications recommended by leading universities and testing laboratories. • Computerized blending of soil mix­ tures for a superior growing medium. • Custom on-site soil blending and testing with a portable computerized blender to meet your specifications. • Bunker Sands • Mulch • Canadian Sphagnum Peat The Terre Co. (201) 473-3393 Distributed by: Metro-Milorganite, Inc. (914) 666-3171 ( Officers Vice President John F. Streeter, CGCS Treasurer John Motyka Secretary Phil Neaton Directors and Chairpersons Public Relations Robert Chalifour,CGCS Education Peter Lewis Membership John Napieracz, CGCS Golf Committee and PPUC Representative Peter Pierson Social & Welfare Brian Skelly Scholarship & Research Dave Stimson, CGCS Commercial Represenative to the Board of Directors Peter Hull Annual Meeting Highlights With over 80 members in attendance, the annual meet­ ing was well presented and well received. Out-going president, Tom Watroba, was presented a plaque and the Past Presi­ dent’s blazer for his work as president for the last two years. Golf Chairman, Peter Lewis, presented the winners of the CAGCS Champion­ ship with their Waterford crystal prizes. The association’s annual budget for 1992 was reviewed and approved. Newly elected President, Steve Rackliffe, with out-going President, Tom Watroba Tallwood hosts Superintendent/Assistant Tournament The Ovian tochers, propnefto of the Tailwood « ing. Kamig and Mike, both past presidents and long-time members of C , gra "IvXugh^^^ who completed 18 holes on the fine-conditioned layout at Tallwood. g?“’ StiU S°mebraVe S°UlS Sfohe^afT^in IXotfhe inclemenl weather. Golf Chairman, Peter Lewis, cleverly devised fou—prizes ,0 FollowiiigaTthe resufts of the superintendent/assistant tournament for those participants who bravely completed 18 holes: First Place - 70 Pilgrim's Harbor Country Club Ward Weischet & Jim Gaiser Second Place - 71 Pine Orchard Yacht & Country Club Eric Johnson & John Olovson Results from the Superintendent/Assistant Tourna­ ment for those who wisely ducked in after ten holes: First Place - 33 Simsbury Farms Golf Course Hank Suchinski & Larry Gauvain Second Place - 34 H. B. Brownson Country Club Eric Cadenelli & Mike Sullivan Third Place - 34 Highfield Country Club Mary Lizauskas & Walt Wozniak Results from the separate scramble tournament held for those members who were unable to bring their assistants: IS Holes Completed Gary DePaolo & Bernard Bucholz - 72 10 Holes Completed Kamey Ovian & Roger Barrett - 33 Tom Watroba & John Callahan, Jr. - 34 Mike Ovian & Bob Kennedy - 34 A1 Adaskaveg & Jim Stazowski - 35 Third Place - 72 Country Club of Farmington Peter Lewis & John LaBrie Fourth Place - 72 Hunter Golf Club Dick Cook & Gary DePaolo 4/ N U RSERIES YOUR ONE STOP HORTICULTURAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER • Nursery products • Landscape construction supplies • Tools and equipment • Fertilizer and chemicals Longest Drive (#11) - Shawn Gill Closest to the Pin (#9) - Bernard Bucholz (Donated by Stephen B. Church Co.) - 5 - 713 Pigeon Hill Road, Windsor, CT 06095 (203) 688-0598 FAX (203) 688-0064 CAGCS Scholarship & Research Tournament a Major Success Farmington Woods Golf Club, Greg Bradley, superinten­ dent, played host to the annual Scholarship & Research Tour­ nament on October 1, 1991. Ninety-two golfers participated in the modified scramble format. Jean Fena, Food and Beverage Manager, provided all golfers with a cookout lunch and a fine buffet after golf. Rick Churchill, PGA Professional, awarded prizes after golf. The two longest drive prizes went to Chuck Myer and Eric Johnson. Closest to the pin prizes went to Barry Petrasko, Hole #4 - 8', Vin Capobianco, Hole #8 - 7', and John Motycka, Hole #13 - 7'H". Peter Pierson, S & R Chairman, made a hole-in-one on Hole #17 - 139 yds. using an eight iron. The hole-in-one was the first of Peter's career. Tee sponsor support reached an all-time high with 24 sponsors: Anderson Turf Irrigation - Jesse Anderson BASF - Greg Roman Bruedan Corp. - Frank Savakis Cardinals - John Callahan James Carriere - Bill Carriere Stephen B. Church - Pete Duncan D & S - Dave Basconi Dow Elanco - Steve Dolinak Earth Works - Pat Lucas Eastern Land Management - Bruce Moore Fairway Landscapers - Walter Vami Glenmore Landscape - Glenn Moore Hart Seed - Bob Kennedy, Roy Sibley Isolite-Porous Ceramics - Bruce Budrow Lesco - Mike Donahue Lofts Seed - Paul Bednarczyk Magovern Co. - Carl Wallace Mantek - Bob Reinhold ProLawn Products - Steve Kotowitz O. M. Scott - Steve DiVito Shawnmark Industries - Matt Howland Tee & Green Sod - Dave Wallace Turf Products Corp. - John Ferry, Mark Loper Winding Brook Turf Farm - Donald Grant Tourney Results First Prize - 59.5 Turf Products Brian Pope Ward Weischet Chuck Myer Mike Chrznowski Third Prize - 62.0 Farmington Woods Greg Bradley Mike Dukette Matt Howland Pat Vetere Second Prize - 60.0 Pequabuck Golf Club Donald Grant Brace Carlson Bob Douglas Peter Pierson Fourth Prize - 62.5 Tumblebrook CC Dave Stimson Dayton Stimson Scott Stimson Cindy Johnson The Scholarship & Research Committee wishes to thank everyone who made this tournament a strong financial success. As the largest fund raiser for scholarship and research, this tournament has continued to provide a major source of monies for our annual giving. 413-637-2592 Mark Armstrong Verti-Drain Service / Armstrong Turf Care^/ 56 Lime Kiln Road, Lenox, MA 01240 - 6 - The Board of Directors of CAGCS CAGCS 1992 Board of Directors Kneeling: left to right - Steven L. Rackliffe, CGCS, Dave Stimson, CGCS, Peter Lewis, John Motycka. Standing: left to right - Brian Skelly, Thomas Watroba, Robert Chalifour, CGCS, Peter Hull, John Napieracz, CGCS, Philip Neaton, Peter Pierson, and John F. Streeter, CGCS. EPA MAY EXTEND UST INSURANCE DEADLINE The EPA has proposed a 14-month extension for Category IV undergound storage tank owners/operators to prove financial responsibility. The proposal which was published in the Aug. 14 Federal Register would push back the federal deadline to Dec. 31,1992, for most golf operations with USTs. However, individual states will have the option of keeping the current Octo­ ber 26, 1991 deadline or extending it to match federal requirements. EPA is now accepting comments on the proposal which was drafted under pressure from congressional representa­ tives concerned about the financial sta­ bility of small businesses located in states without EPA-approved trust funds. Currently, 22 states have re­ ceived EPA approval for UST trust funds; 12 more have submitted trust fund programs for approval. Golf operations should be aware that, regardless of the financial assu­ rance deadline, they are already respon- sible for cleanup costs, third-party lia­ bility and GCSAA sponsors a low­ cost UST insurance program that can assure your club or course will have the resources to survive such an inci­ dent For details, call GCSAA's com­ munications department at 913/832- 4470. MAINE LAW WOULD RESTRICT MUNICIPAL PESTICIDE ORDINANCES If passed, a proposal before the Maine legislature would restrict locali­ ties from enacting pesticide laws that are different from those already in place at the state level. This particular piece of legislation would prohibit pre­ emption of state pesticide laws in order to preserve uniformity of pesticide laws within Maine. A copy of this piece of legislation was sent to GCSAA's chapter govern­ ment relations liaisons in late August. - 7 - would like to wish all members a happy, healthy and safe holiday season! This type of legislation would nullify the effects of the Supreme Court deci­ sion this June (see Briefing, July 1991). For a copy of this bill, please call the GCSAA communications de­ partment at 913/832-4470. Golf Course Industry’s Big Show Comes to the "Big Easy" 63rd International Golf Course Conference & Show Record-breaking attendance is expect­ ed at the 63rd International Golf Course Conference and Trade Show scheduled Feb. 10-17, 1992, in New Orleans, LA. The conference and show, consid­ ered to be the main event in the golf course industry, is hosted by GCSAA and will include more than 60 educa­ tional sessions and seminars, a three- day trade show, a gala banquet featuring a performance by Kenny Rogers, the association's annual meeting and elec­ tion of officers, and the 1992 GCSAA golf championship. Conference week opens with the an­ nual GCSAA golf championship, scheduled Feb. 10-11 at several courses in Ponte Verde Beach, Fla. A field of about 350 will compete for individual and chapter team honors in the national tournament. Topics ranging from golf course res­ toration to protection of water resources will be covered in 53 one and two-day seminars that will be offered during the first four days of the conference, Feb. 10-13. Six concurrent educational ses­ sions are scheduled for Friday, Feb. 14, with several more educational pro­ grams scheduled for Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Terry Bradshaw, the former National Football League quarterback who led the Pittsburgh Steelers to four Super Bowl victories, will be the keynote speaker at the Opening Session on Thursday, Feb. 13, at the New Orleans New Orleans Convention Center February 10-17 Convention Center. Elected to the NFL Hall of Fame in 1989, Bradshaw currently serves as a studio analyst for CBS' "NFL Today." He has written several books and recently has produced the business video, "What Makes Us Great." Nearly 600 manufacturers and distrib­ utors of golf and turf industry products, supplies and services are expected to exhibit at the trade show, which runs Feb. 15-17. Country and pop music legend Ken­ ny Rogers will provide entertainment at the formal closing banquet on Mon­ day, Feb. 17. The highlight of the gala evening will be the presentation of the Old Tom Morris Award, GCSAA's highest honor. The award is given to an individual who, through a continu­ ing selfless commitment to golf, has helped to further the game with the same dedication and inspiration demon­ strated by Old Tom Morris. Previous recipients of the award include Gerald Ford, Bob Hope and Arnold Palmer. Last year's conference and show, held in Las Vegas, Nev., drew more than 16,400 people. Almost 1,400 of those attending were international visitors and guests, representing 46 countries outside the United States. ■ 8 - HIGH-PROFILE SPEAKERS TO DISCUSS PESTICIDE ISSUES AT NEW ORLEANS CONFERENCE Perspectives on and perceptions of pesticide use on golf courses will be the theme of an Environmental Gener­ al Session, scheduled for Friday, Feb. 14,1991, at the New Orleans Conven­ tion Center. The session will feature presentations by three distinguished speakers. Jay Feldman, national coordinator of the National Coalition Against the Misuse of Pesticides (NCAMP) will outline his group's concerns about ur­ ban pesticide use. John Stossel, ABC-TV's "20/20" correspondent, will address issues related to how the media perceive and report on the pros and cons of pesticide use, and how that in­ fluences the public's perception. Vic­ tor Kimm, the Environmental Protec­ tion Agency's (EPA) deputy assistant administrator for pesticides and toxic substances, will provide a regulatory viewpoint and explain the agency's pollution prevention program and strategy regarding pesticides in ground- water. A panel question-and-answer forum will follow the presentations. (continued on page 9.) (continued from page 8) GCSAA - Slate of Candidates For President William R. Roberts, CGCS For Vice President Joseph G. Baidy, CGCS Randy S. Nichols, CGCS (Three to be elected for a two-year term each) For Director Joseph M. Hahn, CGCS Paul S. McGinnis, CGCS C. Wayne Perkins, CGCS Bruce R. Williams, CGCS Randall P. Zidik, CGCS nni.DEN TEE CLUB SUPPORTERS Several superintendents from Connec­ ticut provided financial support to GCSAA Scholarship & Research dur­ ing the Foundation's recently completed 1990-91 fiscal year. Thirteen individu­ als were members of the Golden Tee Club the grassroots support organization for GCSAA Scholarship & Research. ’’Chapter and individual member sup- port is absolutely crucial to our ability to fund turfgrass research and to offer scholarship assistance to future go course superintendents," ^Stephen G. Cadenelli, president of GCSAA. "We commend these members rom Connecticut for their high level of in­ volvement and assistance, and we urge all GCSAA members to support the future of Scholarship & Research. Commenting on the upcoming ses­ sion GCSAA President Stephen G. Cadenelli, CGCS, said, "There arent many opportunities m a single two- hour session to hear a leaderr o a n, - tional anti-pesticide group, an Emmy winning environmental news corre spondent and a high-ranking regulatory official talk about their view on die complicated issue of pesticide use. ThisPshouldbe an extremely interesting and highly educational exchange. Feldman is one of the founders of NCAMP, an organization formed m 1981 and dedicated to generating pub­ lic awareness of the health and environ­ mental risks of pesticides and promot­ ing alternative pest management strate­ gies that reduce or eliminate a reliance °nsKC197S9, Feldman has reguW provided testimony for the U.S._ Con­ fess and has served as a memberr of EPA advisory committees. H written numerous articles for the New York Times, Washington Post, and other daily newspapers, as well as various environmental journals, has appeared on network mghdy news S Sring news programs, «weU as on local television and radio news p grams across the United States and worldwide. atjc tv Since Stossel joined the ABC-TV news magazine "20/20" in June, 1981, he has reported on numerous conttover- sial topics which make news headlines as well as on a wide range of co^u™ affairs issues. During the 1989-90 sea son, one of his reports focused on envi­ ronmentally safe products. , The National Environmental Devel opment Association honored Stossel last year for balance and fairness in journalism. He also has been honored five times by the National Press Club for excellence in consumer ^porting and is the recipient of 17 Emmy *5^ joined EPAin 1971 andspen, 10 years as head of the agency s driv­ ing water program before becoming deputy assistant administrator for pesti­ cides and toxic substances in 19 • His professional career is divided between the management of environ- SS programs at EPA snd consult- ing engineering work. more annually to support GCSAA S&RCadenelli and fellow board members noted with appreciation the following Connecticut residents who held mem­ berships in the Golden Tee Club: Lawrence P. Cunningham Lester Kennedy, Jr., CGCS Patrick Lucas, Jr., CGCS Richard Mareks, CGCS Scott E. Niven, CGCS Robert W. Osterman, CGCS Kamig Ovian Lawrence J. Pakkala, CGCS Peter R. Rappoccio, Jr., CGCS Michael C. Reed, CGCS John F. Streeter, CGCS Michael Wallace, CGCS Gregory J. Wojick, CGCS Golden Tee Club member- ship is open to individuals who contribute $100 or more annually and corporations, clubs, chapters and other or­ ganizations that contribute $1,000 or TEE AND GREEN SOD, INC. Specializing In Bentgrass snd Fin. F.scu. Sod p O. Box 418 Exeter, RI 02822 401/789-3895 (FAX) The Clippings Calendar CONNECTICUT ASSOCIATION OF GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS DATE EVENT LOCATION HOST December 2 thru 4 New Jersey Turfgrass Expo 1991 Garden State Exhibit & Convention Ctr. Somerset, New Jersey New Jersey Turfgrass Association December 13 CAGCS Christmas Party Woodbridge Country Club Woodbridge, CT January 7 1992 CAGCS Annual Seminar Ramada Inn Meriden, CT CAGCS CAGCS January 9 & 10 1992 New Hampshire Turf Conference Center of New Hampshire Manchester, NH NH Golf Superintendents January 13& 14 1992 GCSAA/CAGCS Regional Seminar "Environmental Considerations in Golf Course Management" February 10 & 11 1992 GCSAA Golf Championships Radisson Hotel & Conference Center Cromwell, CT Ponte Verde, Florida February 12-18 1992 GCSAA International Turf Conference New Orleans, LA GCSAA/CAGCS GCSAA GCSAA CAGCS Thanks the Following Patrons for Their Continued Support of our Association Alpine Tree Care,Div/Aihor Care 769 North Mountain Road Newington, CT 06111 John Moran/Alan Carey (203) 953-1776/(203) 633-5345 Anderson Turf Irrigation, Inc. 5 Cronk Road, P. 0. Box 7036 Plainville, CT 06062 Jesse J. Anderson, Jr. (203) 747-9911 Cadwell & Jones P. O. Box G, Buckland Street Manchester, CT 06040 Stephanie A. Gotberg (203) 643-0644 The Cardinals, Inc. 166 River Road Unionville, CT 06085 John Callahan (203) 673-3699 Chas. C. Hart Seed Co. Wethersfield, CT 06109 Roy Sibley, Bob Kennedy Ron Holcomb, Roger Barrett (203) 529-2537 Comer Contracting, Inc. 1112 Farmington Avenue Farmington, CT 06032 Martin J. Comer (203) 677-0603 D & S Floratine Products, Reveal Kits Cheshire, CT 06410 Dave Basconi (203) 250-TURF ELM Contracting, Inc. GolfCousc Renovation, Genl. Landscape Shelton, CT 06484 Bruce T. Moore, Sr. (800) 926-GREEN E-Z GO TEXTRON 788 Southbridge Rd., Box 820 Charlton City, MA 01508 Dick Kaupin (800) 334-5159 Earth Works Custom Deep Aerification Service Old Greenwich, CT 06870 Patrick Lucas, CGCS (203) 698-0030 ! Egypt Farms, Inc. Golf Green Topdressing (800) 899-7645 (Soil) The Terry Co. (201) 473-3393 ’ Metro Milorganite (914) 666-3171 Fairway Landscapers, Inc. Green, Tee, Bunker Construction South Glastonbury, CT 06073 Walter Vami (203) 633-1273 Glenmore Landscape Service RR3, Box 285, Hackgreen Rd. Pound Ridge, NY 10576 Glenn S. Moore (914) 764-4348 James Carriere & Sons, Inc. Trap Sand - Partac Topdressing Port Chester, NY 10573 Bill Carriere (914) 937-2136 Larchmont Eng. & Irrig, Co. Box 66, Larchmont Lane Lexington, MA 02173 Steve Butler (617) 862-2550 Lesco, Inc. 20005 Lake Road Rocky River, Ohio 44116 Mike Donahue (800) 321-5325 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 365 Adams Street Bedford Hills, NY 10507 Joe Stahl (914) 666-3171 Nor-Am Chemical Company 311 Carriage Drive Kensington, CT 06037 David Sylvester (203) 828-8905 Northeast Golf Construction Green, Tee, Bunker Construction Cart Path and Drain Installation Waterbury, CT 06704 (203) 755-4690 O. M. Scott & Sons Proturf Division Naugatuck, CT 06770 Steve DiVito (203) 723-5190 Old Fox Chemical, Inc. 249 Shaker Road, P. O. Box 2287 Enfield, CT 06082 Mike Dukette (203) 684-9426 Partac Golf Course Top-Dressing (800) 247-2326/(908) 637^191 Top-Dressings; Construction; Divot Cart Path Mixes, Terra-Green; Typar Turf Covers; Tennis Court Supplies 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 Stephen M. Kotowicz (203) 792-3032 Reichert Company P. O. Box 273 Riverside, CT 06878 Frank Reichert (203) 637-2958 Shawnmark Industries, Inc. Specialty Products & Service Warwick, RI 02888 Matt Howland (24 hours a day) (401) 295-1673 Terre Co. 206 Delawanna Avenue Clifton, NJ 07014 Byron Johnson, Jr. H- (203) 748-5069/ W-(201) 473-3393 Tuckahoe Turf Farms, Inc. Penncross - Bluegrass ~ Fescue ~ Rye West Suffield, CT 06093 Skip Deubel (800) 243-7582 Turf Products Corporation 157 Moody Rd., P. O. Box 2576 Enfield, CT 06082 John Ferry, Mark Loper (203) 763-3581 Turf Specialty, Inc. 60 Merrimack Street Hooksett, NH 03106 Dave Schermerhom (603) 485-7866 Winding Brook Turf Farm, Inc. 240 Griswold Road Wethersfield, CT 06109 Donald Grant (203) 529-6869