CONNECTICUT ASSOCIATION OF GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS J Volume 27, No. 3 President’s Message John F. Streeter, CGCS CAGCS President As the old saying goes, "There's been a lot of water over the dam" since the last time I wrote to you. Boy, how I wish that were true!!! Needless to say, this has been one of the toughest seasons that I have faced in my upteen years of golf course wars. Whether your golf course is lo­ cated in those frequented thunderstorm areas or you are in my kind of territory where they just keep going around us, it has been a trying year for all. I hope at this writing to find you all well and September is around the cor­ ner. So, hang in there! This and that ... Are you interested? It's that time of year again when the Nominating Chairperson of CAGCS will be soliciting members to serve on the Board of Directors. It is your participation, diversified thoughts and ideas that contribute to the success and well-being of this (continued on page 2) a CONNECTICUT CLIPPINGS August, 1993 Excerpts from Turfgrass Entomology Workshop by Steve Aim, URI Entomologist (This article was reprinted from the RIGCSA newletter, Surf ri Turf) Every year for the past 10 years, turf­ grass entomologists from the Northeast and Midwest (and recently from the South) have been getting together for a a day and a half to exchange informa­ tion and research data. I have attended the last six workshops and I have just returned from the most recent meeting in Wilmington, NC. In this article, I'll try to pass on what I learned. Oriental Beetle Pheromone I am very pleased to be working with Dr. Mike Villani (Cornell) on develop­ ment and testing of a pheromone (sex attractant) for Oriental beetle (OB) monitoring and population suppres­ sion. The OB, as you have heard, is fast becoming a major white grub pest of turf in many areas of Rhode Island, Connecticut, Westchester County and Long Island, NY. Last Fall, for exam­ ple, I could find more turfgrass infested with OBs than Japanese beetles (JP). Since adult OBs are rarely noticed and the larvae look, behave, and cause turf damage nearly identical to JBs, a phero­ mone trap should be very useful in determing if you have the beetle in your area. Since the pheromone is only attractive to males, there is no danger of creating an infestation in your area by use of traps since the egg laying females will not be attracted. This trap then is unlike the JB trap and lure systems where a floral lure at­ tracts femals and a pheromone attracts males. Grub species can be identified by use of a hand lens or microscope. The life cycle and control of the OB is also nearly identical to the JB, except OBs emerge about one week earlier. Please let me know (401/792-5998) if you have a grub population but didn't notice any JB adults. This is an indi­ cation you may have OBs. Subsurface Placement of Insecticides Several companies (Ryan, Dole, Toro) are involved in developing or modifying some of their existing equipment to try to place either granu­ lar or liquid pesticide formulations beneath the thatch to increase product (continued on page 3) President's Message (continued from page 1) association. Without Support from within, our association will find it difficult to continue to grow and become better. I urge any of you who may be interested in serving to contact our Nominat­ ing Chairperson, Steve Rackliffe (Home: 423-1515 Of­ fice: 423-4711) for further infor­ mation. • • • • • I am very pleased to announce that for the first time in a long time, we had a membership meeting where there was not one person who showed up without a reservation. The ef­ forts of our staff person and en­ forcement of our CAGCS meet­ ing policies have shown their worth and have alleviated the many "no shows" and "walk ins" that contribute to chaos. Congratulations to all... keep up the good work. • • • • • Bunton 22" and26" Greensmowers — The Premier Choice Of Golf Course Maintenance Pro's. Golf course maintenance professionals know how important their manicured greens are to the reputation of their club and municipal courses. That's why you'll find more Bunton greensmowers cutting greens today than any other mower on the market. It's the premier choice of golf course professionals. FEATURES: • Powered rotary brush and thatcher attachments for grain control and healthy turf. • Dual powered drive rollers for straight cuts. • Non-floating head design for true cutting heights. For more details, see your Bunton dealer. For more details, see your Bunton dealer. WESCO, INC. Tractors & Equipment 27 Broad Street, Norwalk, Conn. 06851 Ph: 203 847-2496 Fax: 203 846-3401 The latest news out of GCSAA for those of you who have not CAGCS Board of Directors heard, our Immediate Past President, Bill Roberts, has recently resigned from the Board of Directors. As Presi­ dent, I received a letter from Mr. Rob­ erts explaining his reasons for resigna­ tion. I will be addressing this letter and Mr. Nichols' response at our next board meeting. Evidently, it seems the phi­ losophy that the new Board of Govern­ ors is putting forth is in direct contrast to the ideas of Mr. Roberts. Who is to say which is right and which is wrong is something I am not qualified to say at this time. However, I, along with 113 other chapter repre­ sentatives, will be attending a two-day meeting at National Headquarters in Lawrence, KS, on the 25 th and 26th of September. The reasoning behind the meeting is somewhat unclear to me at this time, and I am hopeful that I will leave Kan­ sas with a better understanding of what is right and wrong for GCSAA and its membership. I will be happy to report to you my findings upon returning. If any of you have other concerns or ques­ tions about GCSAA, feel free to give me a call, and I will bring them to the table when I go to Kansas. President JOHN F. STREETER, CGCS Woodbridge Country Club Vice President PETER R. PIERSON Pequabuck Golf Club Secretary PHILIP NEATON Black Hall Club Treasurer JOHN MOTYCKA Skungamaug River Golf Club Immediate Past President STEVEN RACKLIFFE, CGCS Willimantic Country Club Public Relations & Co-Chair S&R Committee ROBERTA. CHALIFOUR,CGCS Shennecossett Golf Course Co-Chair S&R Committee HEATHER GARVIN Canton Public Golf Course Education MICHAEL WALLACE, CGCS Hop Meadow Country Club Membership JOHN NAPIERACZ, CGCS Stanley Golf Course Golf THOMAS WATROBA Suffield Country Club PPUC PETER R. PIERSON Pequabuck Golf Club Social & Welfare BRIAN SKELLY Old Lyme Country Club Commercial Rep. to Board PETER HULL Turf Products Corp. - 2 - Connecticut Clippings is an official publication of the Connecticut Association of Golf Course Superintendents. Newsletter Committee John F. Streeter, CGCS, Editor Joseph J. Stahl, III Art deAtienza Editorial Contributions Joseph J. Stahl, III Steve Aim, URI Entomologist Photos Dave Basconi Entomology Workshop (continued from page 1) efficacy and decrease exposure to non- targets (people, pets, birds, etc.). The general feeling at this point in time is that the present equipment is too slow and that between 30% - 80% of the product is depositing in the slit depend­ ing upon the equipment used. EPA and Turf Insecticides EPA is taking a look at 14 turf insecticides in a benefit/risk analysis. They are looking at turf insecticide be­ cause there is public perception that there may be over and/or misuse of pesticides on turf. And as the EPA representatives explained, "public con­ cern gets translated into congressional action." EPA did not reveal what action they are contemplating. Industry Update Nor-Am: Turcam label changes — 1. Avoid applications to bare soil or thin grassy areas where product may be more readily consumed by birds feeding on areas of exposed soil. 2. Avoid applications in ecological sensitive areas (i.e., adjacent to wet­ lands or wildlife preserves) or to areas where birds are known to feed (i.e., near bird feeders or near ponds where waterfowl graze or feed). 3. Subsurface application is recom­ mended for grubs. 4. Irrigate as soon as possible, preferably within six hours after com­ pleting applications with l/4"-3/4" of water to encourage movement of Turcam 2.5G into soil and to reduce chances of contact with non-target organisms. 5. Irrigation prior to application in dry conditions may improve product performance. Nor-Am has also produced a brochure entitled, "The Proper Care, Handling and Use of Granular Pesticides" that you may find useful. Contact your Nor-Am representative, Dave Sylvest­ er, at (203) 828-8905 for a copy of the brochure. Lesco - new products: Lesco Cru­ sade 5G and Mainstay 2.5G. These both contain fonofos, an insecticide I have had good control of white grubs except where there was a thick thatch layer (greater than 1/2"). O. M. Scott - New for 1993, a neem (botanical insecticide) based prod­ uct called Turplex for Lepidoptera larvae (black cutworm, army worms, sod webworms). This material needs to be applied when black cutworms are in the first few instars to prevent damage. Biosys/Ciba - Exhibit beneficial nematodes should be available in an easier to use flowable formulation in 1993. Miles - Merit insecticide should have a conditional EPA registration any day now. This material can be ap­ plied in May and control grubs in the Fall. It is not very effective against chinch bugs or Lepidoptera (black cut­ worms, armyworms, sod webworms). Golf Tip Stance Keep toes pointed out with weight mostly on heels - relax. Wood shots - place feet about 18" apart - all off left heel. 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 IRONS narrow the stance - ball more to right. \ / SOIIARE STANCE VTl CLOSED STANCE OPEN STANCE 6, 7, 8 & 9 IRONS narrow the stance - stance more open - bend knees. - 3 - EGYPT Sterilized FARMS Z INC \ -X' Dressing Tod AOp WHITE MARSH, MD (410) 335-3700 1-JOO-m-SOIL (7445) EGYPT FARMS EXCLUSIVE! 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(WHITE OR OPTIC YELLOW/ DISTRIBUTED IN CT BY: JAMES CARRIERE & SONS 914-937-5476 914-937-2136 VALLEY FARMS SUPPLY 203-651-8555 800-247-2326 June 8th meeting hosted by Hop Meadow Country Club Michael Wallace, CGCS, Superintendent for the entire facility. Redoing the pool was the first part of the plan and then the platform tennis. Finally, they hired William Love to design the re­ construction. Mike started working with subscon- tractors, but communication with them was a problem he couldn’t overcome. So, Mike suggested to the membership that the work be done in house. For the past several years, after Labor Day, the Hop Meadow crew tears up part of the course, under Mike's direction, and by Memorial Day has it reshaped into a greatly improved section of the course. Hop Meadow is extremely happy with the way the course is shaping up and Mike has found "great satisfaction" from all of his efforts. "Some people paint with a paint brush, I use a bull­ dozer." Mike has four children, Tye (graduated from Rensselaer Polk Tech and is 1st Lieutenant in the Marines. He lead both landings in Somalia); Grier (studying at Bates College); Ian (studying at Carleton College); and Sian (who will be attending Southern Connecticut State College in the Fall.) Mike served as President of CAGCS from 1982-1983 and received the pre­ stigious Superintendent of the Year Award in 1990. When asked what he will do when all the construction is over - Mike re­ of plied, "a lot fine tuning". Joe Stahl Metro Milorganite, Inc. - 4 - Golf results 0 - 11 Handicap Low Gross Ted Carey - 71 Mike Dukette - 73 Low Net Tom Watroba - 68 Jim Staszowski - 70 Frank Lamphier - 71 Dave Wallace - 71 12 - 24 Handicap Low Gross Roger Barrett - 80 Peter Lewis - 88 Scott Ramsay - 89 Low Net Bob Osterman - 73 Kevin D'Amico - 74 John Labrie - 75 Jim Medeiros - 75 25 - 36 Handicap Low Gross Andy Noble-91 Joe Zering -106 Low Net Scott Gennings - 69 Jon Case - 70 Larry Gauvain - 77 Fertilizers, Seeds and Chemicals for Golf, Turf and Agriculture LEW VARGA Agriturf, Inc. 59 Dwight Street, Hatfield, MA 01038 413-247-5687 • 1-800-346-5048 Home Phone 413-586-4667 I Mike Wallace, CGCS, Supt. Hop Meadow Country Club Mike is a second generation superin­ tendent. His father, Roger, moved down from New Hampshire to become superintendent at Farmington Country Club and then Edgewood Club. Mike decided to follow in his footsteps for the opportunity to work outdoors and manage a piece of property. He went on to graduate top of his class in 1970 from the University of Massachusetts and became assistant superintendent at Rockledge Country Club. After spend­ ing 11 years there, Mike accepted the same position at the Hop Meadow Country Club. "I saw this as a club with a lot of potential". In 1960, trustees of the McLean estate envisioned a family-oriented golf and country club where the Holly Dairy Farm once stood. The trustees esta­ blished a planning committee that year and hired Geoffrey Cornish to proceed. By 1961, Hop Meadow’s founding members were enrolled and construc­ tion began. The pool and tennis courts were built at the same time. Duey Stanhope, who had been super- itendent for more than 11 years, stayed on to assist Mike. The transition was a smooth one and Duey provided Mike with a wealth of information. In Mike’s second year, he presented a long term plan for the golf course to the membership and worked in con­ junction with the manager on a plan Peter Pierson captures CAGCS golf championship Peter Pierson of the Pequabuck Golf Club went on to capture low honors in the annual CAGCS Golf Championship. Pierson's 76 was posted at The Farms Country Club in May, with a fine 77 at Hop Meadow Country Club in June proved to be the win­ ning numbers for this year's gross trophy. In the Net Division, Tom Watroba, Suffield Country Club, walked away with the net trophy. Tom stroked his way to a net 73 and 68, respectively, for a total of 141. In the Senior Division, our perrenial Frank Lam­ phier, Aspetuck Valley Country Club, once again came through to take home the first prize in the gross category shooting a total of 164. In the net bracket of the Senior Division, Dick Cook, Hunter Golf Course, took home the first prize, posting a score of 152. In the Affiliate Division, the gross champion was Mike Dukette, Pro-Lawn Products, Inc., with a score of 155, and the net champion was Dave Wallace, Tee & Green Sod, posting a score of 141. More Championship Results 12 - 24 Handicap Low Gross - Scott Ramsay -171 Low Net - Peter Lewis -152 25 - 36 Handicap Low Gross - Scott Gennings -193 Low Net - Jon Case -141 New England’s Finest Sod Quality Bluegrass Sod Bluegrass/Fescue Blends Penncross & Bentgrass Blends Utility Sod 500 sq. ft. pallets or Big Rolls Sod Handler Delivery Unrolling Service Competitive Prices On time deliveries to RI, MA, CT, Southern VT, NH & ME SODCO Slocum R.l. 02877 800-341-6900 CAGCS Champion, Peter Pierson (right) and Net Winner, Tom Watroba (left). Championship winners Scott Gennings, Frank Lamphier, and Peter Lewis. Met Area Team The 1993 Annual Met Area Team Championship will com­ pete in October at Arcola Lakes Country Club in New Jersey. The gross team from the Connecticut group will be com­ prised of Peter Pierson , Mike Dukette, Frank Savakis, and Les Kennedy, Jr. The net team will be comprised of Frank Lamphier, Dave Wallace, Tom Watroba, and Brian Pope. - 5 - Grass Catcher By John F. Streeter, CGCS CAGCS awards scholarships The Scholarship & Research Committee has been busy at work. We had a record year with applications for scholarships. In order to properly plan financial requirements for our S&R fund, it is important to plan for the future. You will find enclosed with this newsletter a questionnaire which we are asking all to fill out and return to the CAGCS office. We are pleased to announce the fol­ lowing recipients of 1993 CAGCS scholarships. Checks will be mailed to all recipients on August 31st. Mathew Barratt - $400 University of Massachusetts Son of Paul Barratt Lauren Beck - $400 Duke University Daughter of Walter Beck Lisa Marie Consolati - $400 Central CT State University Daughter of Ed Consolati Shawn Howland - $400 University of Miami Son of Matt Howland Kristofer Johnson - $400 Johnson & Wales University Son of Eric Johnson Evan Maddocks - $400 Vanderbilt University Son of Ted Maddocks CONNECTICUT ASSOCIATION OF GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS! Shane McDermott - $400 Keene State College Daughter of Mike McDermott Elizabeth Sibley - $400 Mitchell College Daughter of Roy Sibley Stephen Smyth - $200 University of Massachusetts Employed at Suffield CC Grier Wallace - $400 Bates College I an Wallace - $400 Carleton College Sian Wallace - $400 Southern CT State University Sons & Daugher of Mike Wallace The following are recipients of the Parsons’s Memorial Scholarship: Daniel Bastille -$100 Rutgers Employed at Ellington Ridge CC Larry Gauvain - $200 University of Massachusetts Employed at Simsbury Farms GC Rooms blocked by CAGCS for ’94 Conference & Show Now that everyone has received their information regarding the 1994 GCSAA Conference & Show in Dal­ las, CAGCS has reserved a block of 20 rooms at the headquarters hotel, the Loews Anatole. If you are interested, please fill in all information on the enclosed form and return it to the CAGCS office no later than September 24th, as all informa­ tion must be furnished to GCSAA no later than October 1st. These rooms will be handed out on a first-come, first-serve basis. Dick Smith moves south! Dick Smith and his wife, Cora, have decided it is time to make Florida their permanent home in order to be closer to family (grandchildren), pursue other interests, and play a lot more golf. Presently, Dick is in the final stages of design and contract document prepar­ ation on two golf course irrigation pro­ jects, one in MA and the other in RI. Throughout these projects, Dick has collaborated in design with Mike Astram of Northern Designs, Milford, CT, who will now assume the lead de­ sign position. Dick will continue to stay involved with irrigation by con­ sulting with Mike on future golf pro­ jects. WHEN THE GROWING GETS TOUGH THE TURF KEEPS GROWING! For a HEALTHY ADVANTAGE over SEASONAL PROBLEMS WE OFFER a WINNING LINE UP: Emerald Isle, Ltd. Pana Sea Plus Pana Sea Sand-Aid • FERTILIZERS • TOP DRESSINGS • BIOSTIMULANTS • SEED • PESTICIDES • GOLF COURSE ACCESSORIES Rick Apgar Scott Apgar Joe Stahl Metro Milorganite Inc. DEPEND ON US FOR FOUR SEASON SOLUTIONS (914) 666-3171 Fax (914) 666-9183 365 Adams Street, Bedford Hills, NY 10507 c Madison Country Club takes home CAGCS Invitational The team from Madison Country Club captured the Annual CAGCS Invitational Tournament held at the Oak Lane Country Club on June 22nd. The team of Mike Chrzanowski, Bruce Clinton, Dave Homer, and Mickey Hawkes (pictured above right) fired a best ball of 66 to win the trophy. The team was presented the traveling Connecti­ cut Cup which it will keep in display for a full year. The team from Wallingford Country Club comprising of Scott Gennings, Dan O’Neil, Mike Caprio and Ken Estelle (pictured below right) captured the net prize. This year, because of the strong participation by all of our club pros, we decided to award a low gross check of $200 to the low pro of the day. Fred Kolakowski from Mill River Country Club fired sizzling 2 under par 70 to capture the crown. The full field was treated first class from the greetings of Golf Pro, George Estabrooke, and his staff, to the well- conditioned course by Les Kennedy, Jr., CGCS,to the fine array of food put out by club manager, Alex Satmary. All members in attendance were genuinely praising the fine conditions that Les Kennedy provided and also with the many gifts provided by his club. This was truly a first class event and one that we should mark our cites on for future events. We owe special thanks to Dave Basconi for giving the full day to take pictures which included gift pictures of all foursomes and candids which you can see on the following pages. CAGCS Invitational Winners Madison Country Club Low Net Winners Wallingford Country Club 2nd Low Gross Race Brook Country Club - 67 John Gallagher, Supt 2nd Low Net The Farms Country Club Paul Sabino, Supt. 3rd Low Net Heritage Village Peter Burnham, Supt. Other Invitational Results 4th Low Net Clinton Country Club Mike Decker, Supt. 5 th Low Net Aspetuck Valley Country Club Frank Lamphier, Supt. Longest Drives 3rd Hole - Mickey Hawkes Madison Country Club 17th Hole - Kris Smith Clinton Country Club - 7 - Closest to the Pin #4 - Vin Marola (3 ft.) Torrington Country Club #6 - Sam Title (V 2”) Tumble Brook Country Club #11 Joe Starzec (6’ IO1) Pine Orchard Country Club #15-Jeff Brown (29”) Green Woods Country Club Les Kennedy, Jr., CGCS, Supt. at the Oak Lane CC, host club to our Annual CAGCS Invitational, pictured here with assistant pro, Tom Rosati. Les Kennedy has been involved in the game of golf since he was able to walk. His father, Les, Sr., was head pro and three different times, superin­ tendent of Pawtucket Country Club. Les, Sr. was with Pawtucket Country Club for 40 years. As Les, Jr. became older, he became more involved with his father on the course and finally be­ came superintendent there after attend­ ing the University of Massachusetts Winter School. He stayed for five years. Shortly after he was married (12 days to be exact), Les moved on to Ledgement Country Club and Belmont Club where he gained a great deal of experience. Then, in November of 1983, Les accepted the position of su­ perintendent at the Oak Lane Country Club. One month later, Les received his BA in Business from Bryant Col­ lege, after attending night school there for seven years. The start at Oak Lane was a rigorous one. Oak Lane was starting a bunker renovation that Fall and Les had yet to learn the course. "In March of 1984, my job was on the line and I hadn't cut a blade of grass yet!" Later that year, 82 bunkers were successfully completed. In 1987, Les found that he enjoyed public speaking after giving a presen­ tation at the GCSAA Convention in Phoenix. The title was "Major Reno­ vation in a New Position". He later gave the same talk in New Hampshire and Maine. His favorite speech was presented to 300 attendees at the Pro- ma-Verde (translated means Celebration of Green) in Spain in 1992. "Golf Course Maintenance in the United States" was well received. The atten­ dees listened to the speech with transla­ tion head phones. Les found this inter­ esting because of the five to ten second delay in the response from the audi­ ence. In addition to seven miles of drainage and constructing a 5 million gallon pond, Les built probably the first washed sod green. Two weeks before the bulldozer was to tear up the 11th green, the Greens and Executive Com­ mittees met to decide whether Les should seed or sod the new green. Af­ ter three hours of debate, the Greens Chairman called for a vote. At this point, the President of the club stood up and said that a vote was not neces­ sary. "If Les feels that washed sod was the way to go, he is our superintendent and let's do it!" The 11th green be­ came a great success. The members were playing on it less than six months later. Les also enjoys travel in the winter with his wife, Mary Jo, and his eight year old daughter, Katie. Mary Jo spends her time as a nursery school teacher. 8 How do you like those legs? ? John F. Streeter, Woodbridge CC John Motycka, Skungamaug River GC When asked how he came to accomplish all he has, Les has a saying we can all leant from, ”1 don't want to wish I had!". Joe Stahl Metro Milorganite, Inc. Clinton CC checking their scores. Mike Decker, Supt. Mike McDermott, Twin Hills CC, adorning one of the gifts from Oak Lane CC. Nice hat! 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The Clippings ____________Calendar_________ CONNECTICUT ASSOCIATION OF GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS DATE EVENT LOCATION HOST Sept. 14 CAGCS Monthly Meeting Black Hall Club Old Lyme, CT Philip Neaton October 5 CAGCS Annual S&R Tournament Mill River Country Club Stratford, CT Wayne C. Urban October 18 CAGCS Monthly Meeting Wethersfield Country Club Wethersfield, CT Alfred Bachand November 9 CAGCS Annual Meeting Rolling Greens Golf Club Rocky Hill, CT Jonathan Case December TBA CAGCS Christmas Party TBA January, 1994 TBA Annual Winter Seminar Ramada Inn Meriden, CT CAGCS CAGCS January 10 & 11, 1994 GCSAA Seminars Maximizing Turf Grass Disease Control & Wildlife Management Cromwell, CT CAGCS Anderson Turf Irrigation, Inc. 5 Cronk Rd., P. O. Box 7036 Plainville, CT 06062 Jesse J. Anderson, Jr. (203)747-9911 Atlantic Irrigation Specialties/ Supplies 70 Research Drive Stamford, CT 06906 Tim Pogue (800) 886-4774 B & P Turf Farm, Inc. 1022 Palisado Avenue Windsor, CT 06095 Peter-Celina O'Meara (203) 683-0158 Cadwell & Jones, Inc. Manchester, CT 06040 P. O. Box G, Buckland Station John Schuller (203) 643-0644 A1 LaPrise (401) 438-5000 The Cardinals, Inc. Unionville, CT 06085 P. O. Box 520,166 River Road John Callahan (203) 673-3699 Golf Cart Services, Inc. P.O. Box 327,275 Wells Street Greenfield, MA 01302 Jim Bernier - Dick Kaupin (413) 772-0955 O. M. Scott & Sons Company 14111 Scottslawn Road Marysville, OH 43041 Steve DiVito (203) 723-5190 The Chas. C. Hart Seed Co. Wethersfield, CT 06129-0169 Roy Sibley - Roger Barrett Ron Holcomb - Bob Kennedy (203) 529-2537 & (800) 326-HART Rocky River, OH 44116 Lesco, Inc. P. O. Box 16915 Mike Donahue (800) 321-5325 Shawnmark Industries, Inc. 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(201) 473-3393 Metro Milorganite (914) 666-3171 Glenmore Landscape Service 98 Hack Green Road Pound Ridge, NY 10576 Glenn S. Moore (914) 764-4348 Turf Products Corporation 157 Moody Rd., P. O. Box 1200 Enfield, CT 06083 John Ferry - Mark Loper (203) 763-3581 Turf Specialty, Inc. 15 Londonderry Road, Suite 3 Londonderry, NH 03053-3388 Dave Schermerhom (603) 437-0008 Westchester Turf Supply, Inc. Lincolndale, NY 10540 P. O. Box 198 Bob Lippman (914) 248-7476 FAX (914) 248-6862 White Contractors Golf Course Construction & Renovation Old Greenwich, CT 06870 James E. Morris, Jr. (203) 637-5251 Winding Brook Turf Farm, Inc. 240 Griswold Road Wethersfield, CT 06109 Donald Grant (203) 529-6869 & (800) 243-0232 o c The Reichert Company P. O. Box 273 Riverside, CT 06878 Frank X. Reichert (203) 637-2958 CAGCS thanks these patrons for their continued support of our Association.