CONNECTICUT ASSOCIATION OF GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS^ r CONNECTICUT CLIPPINGS Volume 27, No. 5 December, 1993 The winter golfers cometh From USGA Green Section Record Winter golf can severely injure the grasses, particularly on the putting greens. It is a form of mechanical damage, and it can delay smooth, true putting surfaces until well into the regular playing season. Not surpris­ ingly, most golfers want smooth put­ ting greens from the early spring through fall. Winter play can, and fre­ quently does, destroy efforts by the golf superintendent to create such con­ ditions. The goal of most superinten­ dents has-always been to have the best putting greens possible during the reg­ ular golfing season. Several problems are caused by win­ ter play on the putting greens. If the greens are frozen and begin to thaw during the day, the putting surface will become too soft and wet to withstand very much traffic. Walking on the green causes footprinting and rutting that disrupts the trueness. The rutting will often refreeze and cause bumpy greens in the spring. This can only be corrected by topdressings to smooth the surface. While our topdressing program calls for light, frequent appli­ cations, we must use more material per application to alleviate the untrue putting surfaces. The extra topdress- (continued on page 3) President's 1993 Report John F. Streeter, CGCS The first part of my administration proved to be a bit rocky. We began with the controversial bylaw changes being proposed by GCSAA. As you may recall, there were many cries from the rank and file to address the outcome which would result with the passage of these changes. Immediately, we imple­ mented measures for investigation. The first action we took as a board was to appoint Frank Lamphier, a past veteran of GCSAA wars, to be our del­ egate at convention in Anaheim. We then engaged Charlie Passios, Director of GCSAA, to speak with us at our January, 1993, seminar concerning these bylaw changes. We encouraged dialogue from our members about the issues, and this session proved to be in­ formative, as it gave all in attendance a chance to ask direct questions about the issues, and in most cases, received a di­ rect answer. At convention, I arranged for a caucus at our hospitality room for the sole purpose of giving our members a chance to voice their opinions to our voting delegates. I must say that this historic event accomplished what it was intended for... a chance for our members to have a voice in our deci­ sion about the issues being brought forward. In September, I attended a meeting of GCSAA chapter affiliate representa­ tives in Lawrence, KS, to discuss pro­ posed bylaws that will be brought to the table once again at the annual meeting in Dallas. Moving on to the next noteworthy event - was my lobbying effort to the board to participate in the Tri State Research Program. The Tri State Re­ search Program is made up of the Met, New Jersey, Long Island, and with our acceptance in March, 1993, the Con­ necticut Superintendents Associations. Its goal is to combine funds from all member associations to expedite turf research that will directly impact our immediate area. Our involvement in this foundation shows our commit­ ment in providing valuable research information to the membership in a timely manner. On to a few more unfortunate hap- (continued on page 2) 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 Lebfnon TURF PRODUCTS • 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 penings in the first part of my admin­ istration. It was to my disappointment that the Second Annual Golf Summit, which was such a success the previous year, had to be canceled because of an unexpected mid-March Nor’easter. I believe that this summit was the be­ ginning of a long-awaited relationship with our allied professional associa- President's 1993 Report (continued from page 1) tions. I, for one, believe in this event and its importance to our existence and I will continue to lobby for its continu­ ance. As President, I presided at all board and membership meetings. The deci­ sion to cut down the amount of mem­ bership meetings we have throughout the year I think has proven to be a wise one. I hope this format has encouraged fellowship and membership interaction. That was its intent, to learn from each other, via interacting which, in my opinion, is a valuable resource in it­ self. We have made great strides in fine tuning our association’s business pro­ cedures. The day-to-day business of our association has increased twofold. Communication between board mem­ bers and our staff person concerning such things as membership meetings, board meetings, committee reports, new members, advertising, and much recordkeeping of the association lies in the hands of our competent staff person at the CAGCS office. Establishing a central telephone and fax service has been a key contribution into the effi­ cient operation our association now en­ joys. Having a staff person to help co­ ordinate all events and functions of our association has increased our efficiency —————■ and has improved our image through­ out the golf community. Our monthly meetings have grown to astounding attendance. With this dilema, we have brought the need for additional contributions from our staff resulting in added expenses. With the size of our activities this association now encounters, one cannot expect any voluntary board member to be able to accomplish all that is necessary with­ out independent staff assistance. I be­ lieve business will only get better in the future. We see more and more in­ terest from a variety of golf industry people, people looking for our servic­ es as an association to enhance their business. Interacting with a variety can only help to enhance our associa­ tion’s standing. As President this past year I must say I have enjoyed the company of a very competent group of people who served on the board. As all of us know, it is our free time that we give to help make this a successful organi­ zation. When we sit as a group mak­ ing decisions on the operations of our association, we try to achieve what is best for all. Some decisions may be favorable towards some and not favora­ ble towards others. That is the way of democracy. I can assure you that each and every issue that is brought to the board table, is discussed with great de­ tail and concern. I would like to take the following (continued next page) 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 CAGCS Board of Directors President & PPUC Rep. PETER R. PIERSON Pequabuck Golf Club Immediate Past President JOHN F. STREETER CGCS Woodbridge Country Club Public Relations SCOTT GENNINGS, CGCS Wallingford Country Club Vice President PHILIP NEATON Black Hall Club Education MICHAEL WALLACE, CGCS Hop Meadow Country Club S & R Committee HEATHER GARVIN Canton Public Golf Course Secretary JOHN NAPIERACZ, CGCS Stanley Golf Course Treasurer JOHN MOTYCKA Skungamaug River Golf Club Golf Co-Chairperson ANTHONY GROSSO Pautipaug Country Club Membership BRIAN SKELLY Old Lyme Country Club Social & Welfare JUD W. SMITH Orange Hills Country Club Commercial Rep. to Board & Golf Co-Chairperson JEFFREY F. ROGERS Robert Baker Companies - 2 - Editorial Contribution USGA Green Section Record Photos Dave Basconi Art deAtienza Presidents 1993 Report (continued from page 2) space to pay a small tribute to those who have served us so diligently and are now retiring from the board. Steve has been a driving force in our association’s growth and success. His voice on association matters is one that we all listen to. His points are plain and upfront, and I, for one, appreciated his candor and his support in my year as president. Bob Chalifour also has served as president and immediate past president of our association. Bob came back on board two years ago after having gone through the chairs and has been a very competent and contributing factor in our association’s endeavors. Thank you, Bob, for all of your years of ser­ vice. I would like to begin by thanking Tom Watroba for coming out of retire­ ment as past president and taking over the golf duties this season. It was May, and our golf chairperson, Eric Cadenelli, abruptly resigned from the board. Needing a seasoned veteran for this most important committee, I picked up the phone and dialed my good friend and colleague, Tom. After a brief moment of despair, Tom agreed. All of you who have attended the golf events at our montly meetings this year can attest to the fine produc­ tion that he provided. Thanks, Tom, for an outstanding job. Peter Hull, our representative to the board, I assure you will be sadly missed. I also would like to personal­ ly thank Peter for all of his help this year at our check-in desk at our month­ ly meetings and his ethical manner in handling the Superintendent of the Year Awards. Peter’s gentleman-like style has been a great pleasure. Last, but not least, we are saying ’’goodbye” to Steve Rackliffe, our im­ mediate past president, and Bob Chali­ four, our public relations and co-chair of S & R. I am thankful for the opportunity to have served this association for the last six years. I have diligently worked to improve the professional image of our association, both locally and nationally. It would be remiss to say that I will not miss it. Associa­ tions have been part of my life for the past 15 years. I did not ever think that the day would come when I would find myself retiring from yet my second association as president. I thank you all for the support I have received from you throughout these past six years. It has been an honor and privilege to serve this association. Problems caused by winter play, (continued from page 1) ing adds to maintenance costs. It is an important part of the program, howev­ er, if we are to provide ideal playing conditions at the very beginning of the golfing season. Winter play can also damage the root system of the grasses. During the win­ ter, roots are usually present in the up­ per several inches of a putting green soil. If a surface thaw should occur, foot traffic can sever roots at the frost line. The greens will then require extra care next summer if the root systems do not recover. Another form of hidden, unseen dam­ age can also occur. When soils are thawed, wet or saturated, and subjected ( to constant traffic, they rapidly lose their texture, their ability to remain friable, and they easily become tight and compacted. This too restricts root systems and growth next summer. Since they are dormant, grasses are unable to recover from any type of damage caused by the winter golfer. Poa annua usually enters these areas in early spring. Any increase in Poa an­ nua is most damaging to the quality of a green. The permanent grass popu­ lation of the green is reduced and main­ tenance headaches increase. This dam­ age may be seen for many years and is a reminder of the effects of winter play. - 3 - EGYPT Sterilized FARMS Ton / INC \ Dressing WHITE MARSH, MD (410) 335*3700 1-800-899-SOIL (7M5) EGYPT FARMS EXCLUSIVE I 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. 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Voting on the proposed amendments will take place at the annual meeting. President, Randy Nichols, CGCS, says that many of the issues are similar to the ones presented at the 1993 annual meeting in Anaheim. In the upcoming election, however, each issue will be presented on a separ­ ate ballot. Nichols says this clearly defined separation will enable voters to express their wishes on specific issues, without having to consider any unrelated "riders." The gist of each of the proposed amendments was hammered out during dialogue at a Delegates Meeting held Sept. 25-26 at the association's head­ quarters in Lawrence, KS. More than 60 of GCSAA's affiliated chapters were represented. "The consensus of the del­ egates was that these proposals go to the Bylaws Committee so that they can be brought to the floor at the annual meeting," Joseph G. Baidy, CGCS, explained. Sample ballots with exact text for each proposal, as reviewed by the By­ laws Committee, will be mailed in December to all voting members of GCSAA as part of the official Notice of Annual Meeting. The basic issues to be voted upon include: Membership Classifications • Maintaining the current require­ ment for a two-thirds majority vote to alter the qualifications and levels of privilege for membership Classes AA, A, B and C, while authorizing the board of directors to develop Standing Rules regarding the qualifications and levels of privilege for other member- (continued on page 10) JANUARY 31 - FEBRUARY 7, 1994 GCSAA to elect officers at Dallas annual meeting Joseph G. Baidy, CGCS, of Acacia Country Club, Lyndhurst, OH, has been nominated for the presidency of GCSAA. The association's 1994 election of officers and directors is scheduled for Monday, Feb. 7. Nominees for Vice President Gary T. Grigg, CGCS Naples National Golf Club Naples, FL Nominees for Director Paul S. McGinnis, CGCS Union Hills Country Club Sun City, AZ Charles T. Passios, CGCS Hyannisport Club Hyannisport, MA Tommy D. Witt, CGCS Bent Tree Country Club Dallas, TX Bruce R. Williams, CGCS Bob O'Link Golf Club Highland Park, IL R. Scott Woodhead, CGCS Valley View Golf Club Bozeman, MT Grigg currently serves as secretary/ treasurer and Williams is a director. Three candidates for director will be elected for two-year terms. McGinnis and Woodhead both currently serve as directors. Passios served on the board from 1990 to 1992. GCSAA's current president, Randy Nichols, CGCS, will continue to serve on the board of directors for one year as immediate past president. Two current board members, Dave W. Fearis, CGCS, Blue Hills Country Club, Kansas City, MO, and George Renault, III, CGCS, Burning Tree Club, Bethesda, MD, have one year remaining on their terms. - 4 - the shore. It was in the summer of 1984 that Phil was promoted to super­ intendent of The Black Hall Club. Enjoying all the advantages that Old Lyme has to offer, Phil lives with his family on the course. His wife, Don­ na, teaches aerobics. Together they have three sons, David 8, and twins, Robert and Michael, 6, who enjoy sports. Phil finds time to coach the boys’ baseball and soccer teams, as Philip Neaton The Black Hall Club By Joseph J. Stahl, III Metro Milorganite RINSER Greens 5*10*3 well as serving on the Board of Direc­ tors of CAGCS where he has served as Secretary and has now taken on the po­ sition of Vice President In addition, Phil enjoys archery, fish­ ing and hunting. He enthusiastically hunts turkeys on the course (the feath­ ered variety of course). Greens 12*2*6 Pius Chelated lion Hidden in the back roads of Old Lyme, CT, is a beautiful Robert Trent Jones golf course called The Black Hall Club. Its 12th hole is rated in the top 18 holes in all of Connecticut by Golf Digest.. And for over ten years, the membership has been enjoy­ ing the improvements and the eye for detail that Phil Neaton has brought to the property. Among his accomplishments are the installation of an irrigation system, building a new practice green and tee, as well as replacing all the sand in 260 bunkers; more recently, he built a pond and a pump house. Phil got his start on the golf course while still in high school in the Alba­ ny area of New York. He later attend­ ed Hudson Valley Community College and studied engineering. Frustrated by the declining engineering job market and with the encouragement of Peter Salinetti of The Schuyler Meadows Club, Phil went on to get a degree in Horticulture from Cornell University. During that time, he was a placement student at Westchester Country Club and after graduation became Ted Hor­ ton's assistant. 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Ringer offers a complete line of fertilizers for greens, fairways and general turf applications. - 5 - Grass Catcher By John F. Streeter, CGCS Dues notices ... on their way The 1994 dues statements should soon be arriving at your mailbox. Please give this your immediate atten­ tion. Please note that the membership dues for 1994 have been increased to $125, a $15 increase. This change was voted upon at the annual meeting of the Board of Directors and was pre­ sented and discussed at the annual meeting on November 9th. Also remember to return the member information form which will be in­ cluded with your dues statement. These forms are necessary in order to keep our records accurate and this is the information used for our green book. Wanted All members and friends The annual CAGCS Christmas party is scheduled for December 11th at the Woodbridge Country Club, Wood- bridge, CT. Special arrangements have been made at the Quality Inn (203/387- 6651) for CAGCS members which in­ cludes a shuttle service to and from the club. Check in early and enjoy the sauna, indoor pool and hot tub. CONNECTICUT ASSOCIATION OF GOLF COURSE 1 SUPERINTENDENTS^ CAGCS winter seminar On January 18, 1994, our associa­ tion will once again host our annual winter seminar to be held at the Rama­ da Inn in &©mwell,CT. This program has been accredited for Connecticut pesticide recertification credits. Chairman, Michael Wallace, CGCS, is working on recertification credits for all certified superintendents. More in­ formation will be forthcoming. CAGCS/GCSAA seminar On January 10 & 11, 1994, CAGCS, in conjunction with GCSAA, will be hosting 2 one-day seminars at the Radisson Hotel & Conference Center in Cromwell, CT. The first one-day seminar is entitled "Maximizing Turfgrass Disease Con­ trol" by Dr. Houston Couch and Dr. Bruce Clark. The second one-day seminar is enti­ tled "Wildlife Management" instructed by Ron Doddson, President and CEO of the NY Audubon Society. Everyone should have received a reg­ istration form from GCSAA Headquar­ ters by now. If you have not and you wish to attend, call GCSAA at (913) 832-4449. 6 USGA announces 1995 seminar schedule Each year in March and April the USGA conducts a series of one-day re­ gional seminars at various locations. These seminars are designed to present information of current interest and importance on golf course mainte­ nance and other golf-related issues. March 8 - Tarrytown Marriott Westchester, NY March 10 - DuPont Country Club Wilmington, DE March 17 - Desmond Americana Hotel Albany, NY April 5 - Holiday Inn Taunton, MA These seminars are open to everyone. Seminar registration forms will be dis­ tributed in early February, 1994. A modest registration fee is required. For more information, contact: James A. Farrell USGA Regional Affairs 177 Georgia Avenue Noarth Kingstown, RI 02852 (401) 295-5430 New Life Members Alfred Hawkins, Richard Hosking, John Wydra and Ed Zeneski were ac­ knowledged as life members of CAGCS at our annual membership meeting on November 9th. All have been members of our asso­ ciation for 30 years which now entitles them to life membership. CAGCS thanks our life members for their contributions. We presently have 34 life members. Annual meeting highlights Peter R. Pierson elected president The annual meeting of CAGCS was held on November 9th at the Rolling Greens Golf Club in Rocky Hill, CT, with 74 members in attendance. All board members presented then- annual reports with membership chair­ person John Napieracz awarding 15,20 and 25-year pins. John also presented plaques to new members. Also filling out the agenda was golf chairperson, Tom Watroba, who pre­ sented gift certificates to all CAGCS 1993 meeting hosts and also the pres­ entation of the first place prizes to all CAGCS championship winners. Also reviewed was the association’s annual report for 1993 and new budget for 1994. Outgoing president, John Pictured above from left to right: Peter R, Pierson, President; John Motycka, Treasurer; John Napieracz, Secretary; and Philip Neaton, Vice President. Election Results Jud Smith, Orange Country Club. Elected as president for 1994 was Peter Pierson. Other officers also elected for a one-year term were Vice president Phil Neaton; treasurer - John Motycka; and secretary John Napieracz, CGCS. John Streeter, CGCS, Immedi­ ate Past President, will remain on the board for one more year. In the Directors election, we had four candidates running for three spots. Elected as Directors for two-year terms were Scott D. Gennings, CGCS, Wallingford Country Club; Anthony Grosso, Pautipaug Country Club; and Directors remaining on the Board are Brian Skelly, Heather Garvin, and Michael Wallace. The Class C repre­ sentative elected by his peers to take over the duties from Peter Hull will be Jeff Rogers of the Robert Baker Com­ panies. Congratulations and good luck to all new board members. - 7 - Streeter, presented to the membership the board’s decision and reasoning be­ hind the increase in dues for 1994. Forty-five brave souls ventured out onto the well-conditioned links provid­ ed by Jon Case, host superintendent, and his staff. Outgoing president, John F. Streeter, CGCS 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 A revolutionary leap in the evolution of mowing. 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Box 3049 Milford, CT 06460 Telephone (203) 878-0658 Branch Warehouse: 96 Thomas Street East Hartford, CT 06108 Telephone (203) 528-9182 puckner’ Water Management - 9 - Amendments to bylaws (continued from page 4) ship classifications. • Simplifying the determination of Class B and C qualifications by mak­ ing all golf course superintendents with less than three years' experience Class B members and all assistant superinten­ dents, regardless of experience, Class C members. • Adding six new membership cate­ gories for other golf course mainte­ nance and management personnel, who currently are assigned to Affiliate or Associate classifications, and charging the board to establish Standing Rules for privileges of such membership. • Establishing a separate member­ ship classification for club officials and golf association staff members, who currently are classified as Affiliate or Associate members, and requiring the board to determine Standing Rules for privileges of such membership. • Creating a new membership class for educators and extension officers, who are currently included in the Affili­ ate or Associate classifications; allow­ ing the board to lower dues for Retired members; making Honorary member­ ship permanent unless revoked; and re­ quiring the board to set Standing Rules regarding the privileges of Affiliate members. Dues authority • Preserving the membership's au­ thority to set dues for Classes AA, A, B and C - but through regular ballot voting procedures, instead of the cur­ rent voice vote, while assigning re­ sponsibility for setting other member­ ship classifications’ dues to the board of directors. Accountability • Requiring a two-thirds majority of the board of directors to approve the execution of any mortgage or loan doc­ ument that would incur financial obli­ gation for future board of directors. • Requiring the printing, in a GCSAA membership publication, of an official post-election report of vot­ ing records by chapter name, and by totals of individual votes and totals of proxy votes. (Note: If approved, this amendment would not take effect until the 1995 annual meeting, due to cur­ rent ballot requirements.) • Making the submission of false in­ formation on any membership applica­ tion or dues statement an offense pun­ ishable by discipline or expulsion; eliminating the current reinstatement requirement of payment of all past-due amounts. Other issues • Updating the organization's mis­ sion to reflect the importance of envi­ ronmental awareness in golf course management, and to make the associa­ tion's bylaws and articles of incorpora­ tion match. • Changing the secretary/treasurer position from a presidential appoint­ ment to an elected office. • Clarifying the secretary/treasurer’s official duties. • Naming the president, vice presi­ dent and secretary/treasurer as trustees of the Benevolence Fund. • Re-titling the association's chief executive employee "CEO" instead of "executive director". GCSAA selects new executive director and names new financial officer Steve Mona has been named Ex­ ecutive Director/CEO for GCSAA by the association’s board of directors. Mona, of Marietta, GA, has been the executive director of the Georgia State Golf Association since 1983. Mona, 36, has established a strong career record of service to the golf in­ dustry, beginning in 1980 with a two- year stint as tournament director of the Northern California Golf Association. He then spent a year as assistant man­ ager of press relations for the USGA. In 1983, Mona became executive director of the Georgia State Golf As­ sociation. In addition, Mona has served as pres­ ident of the International Association of Golf Administrators, of which he remains a member. He has been a director of the National Golf Founda­ tion and an officer and member of sev­ eral Georgia golf associations, as well as a leader among civic and association groups. He is a director of the Georgia Turf­ grass Association, a trustee of its Foundation Trust and also a member of the advisory committee for Abra­ ham Baldwin Agricultural College's Turfgrass Management Program. He received a B.A. in journalism from San Jose State University in 1980. Mona will be on the job at GCSAA headquarters by early January, in time for a quick orientation before the annu­ - 10 - al conference and show in Dallas. Julian Arredondo has been named chief financial officer (CFO), a new executive position at GCSAA. He was formerly vice president and CFO of Midwest Titan Construction Co. in Olathe, KS. Prior to his responsibilities at Mid­ west Titan, he spent seven years in the Kansas City office of Touche Ross & Co., a leading national accounting firm. Arredondo, 35, graduated from Rock- hurst College, Kansas City, MO, with a business administration degree. He and his wife, Monica, have four chil­ dren. The Clippings Calendar CONNECTICUT ASSOCIATION OF GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS DATE EVENT LOCATION December 11 CAGCS Christmas Party Woodbridge Country Club Woodbridge, CT HOST CAGCS January 10 & 11, 1994 CAGCS/GCSAA Seminars Maximizing Turfgrass Disease Control & Wildlife Management Radisson Hotel & Conference Center Cromwell, CT CAGCS January 18,1994 Annual Winter Seminar Ramada Inn Meriden, CT CAGCS January TBA NH Turf Conference Manchester, NH January 31 - February 7,1994 65th International Conference & Show Dallas, TX March 8,1994 USGA Seminar March TBA Mass Turf Conference Tarrytown Marriott Westchester, NY Springfield, MA NH Golf Course Superintendents GCSAA USGA Mass Turfgrass Assoc. CAGCS thanks these patrons for their continued support of our Association, A-OK Turf Equipment Articulator Dealer Coventry, RI 02816 Michael D. Comicelli (401) 826-2584 Glenmore Landscape Service Pound Ridge, NY 10576 98 Hack Green Road Glenn S. Moore (914)764-4348 The Reichert Company Riverside, CT 06878 P. O. Box 273 Frank X. Reichert (203) 637-2958 Anderson Turf Irrigation, Inc. 5 Cronk Rd., P. 0. 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. P. O. Box G, Buckland Station Manchester, CT 06040 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 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 Lofts Seed Company 68 White Cedar Drive Madison, CT 06443 Paul Bednarczyk (203) 421-4641 & (800) 526-3890 O. M. Scott & Sons Company 14111 Scottslawn Road Marysville, OH 43041 Steve DiVito (203) 723-5190 Shawnmark Industries, Inc. Specialty Products & Service Matt Howland (24 hours a day) Warwick, RI 02888 (401) 295-1673 Terre Company of NJ, Inc. 206 Delawanna Ave., P. O. Box 1000 Clifton, NJ 07014 Byron Johnson, Jr. (203) 748-5069 Toelles Road Sand & Gravel Co. Wallingford, CT 06492 Golf Course Sands & Mixes Hal Kraus ~ Bruce Imbt (203) 561-2442 365 Adams Street Metro Milorganite, Inc. Bedford Hills, NY 10507 Joe Stahl ~ Scott Apgar (914)666-3171 Tuckahoe Turf Farms, Inc. W. Suffield, CT & Richmond, RI Bentgrass ~ Fescue ~ Bluegrass - Rye Skip Deubel (800) 243-7582 James Carriere & Sons, Inc. 7 Cottage St., Port Chester, NY Trap Sand - Partac Topdressing Bill Carriere (914) 937-2136 Nor-Am Chemical Co. 3509 Silverside Road Wilmington, DE 19803 David J. Sylvester (203) 828-8905 D & S Floratine Products, Trion Lifts Precision Small Engine Co., Flymo Dave Basconi (203) 250-TURF Double Eagle Turf Maintenance Equipment Windsor Locks, CT 06096 Carl J. Wallace & Andy Noble (203) 623-2500 Northeast Golf Course Const. yiTl North Main Street Waterbury, CT 06704 Complete Golf Course Renovation (203) 755-4690 P. I. E. Supply Company 243 Woodmont Rd., P. O. Box 3049 Milford, CT 06460 Art deAtienza ~ J. Anderson (203) 878-0658 Eastern Land Management, Inc. Partac Golf Course Topdressing 113 Canal Street Shelton, CT 06484 Bruce T. Moore, Sr. (203)924-7272 & (800)926-GREEN Egypt Farms, Inc. Golf Green Topdressing (800) 899-7645 (Soil) The Terre Co. (201) 473-3393 Metro Milorganite (914) 666-3171 Great Meadows, NJ 07838 (800) 247-2326 (908) 637-4191 Bill Carriere (914) 937-2136 Joe BidweU (203) 651-8555 Pro-Lawn Products, Inc. Stafford Springs, CT 06076 102 Conklin Road Mike Dukette (203) 684-6242 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