CONNECTICUT ASSOCIATION OF GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS J r CONNECTICUT CLIPPINGS Volume 28, No. 5 November, 1994 President’s Message Peter R. Pierson CAGCS President From the editor John F. Streeter, CGCS As 1994 draws to a close for CAGCS, all members can look for­ ward to a strong 1995. CAGCS en­ joyed a very successful 1994 and thanks should be given to many people. To the members of the association who, by their participation in associa­ tion meetings, social events and educa­ tional opportunities, a strong thank you. To those people who have taken the time and effort to serve our association as officer or director, a very important thank you. To those clubs, which through their superintendent, allowed CAGCS to use their club for a meeting, a sincere thank you. To our Executive Secretary who has helped all board members and all members of the association through her never-ending efforts to make our association stronger, a heartfelt thank you. Membership in our association now numbers 308, and it takes much effort and time by all Board members to keep the wheels turning. I want to (continued on page 2) I would first like to take this opportu­ nity to thank all of you for the gracious comments that I received on the “Soft Spike" article which appeared in the last issue of the Clippings. I believe this subject is a important one and I will be soliciting some of you to find out if you have made any progress or have any comments with the soft spike saga. As editor, I am formally soliciting you, any of you, to please submit some dialogue on this subject. I would like to begin a “Superintendent’s Forum” column in the upcoming issues of the Clippings, and this could be our first topic. This forum column would be a place for our members to share with each other ideas about various industry- related subjects. The Clippings staff will be out there soliciting your thoughts on a particular topic, as well as taking requests from you on subjects you may wish to have heard in the “Superintendent’s Forum”. At this time, if there is anybody who may have a comment to share, I would appreciate hearing from you in the near future. You may respond by faxing your comments to the CAGCS office, (387-0810) or put a stamp on it and send it to CAGCS, P.O. Box 3678, Woodbridge, CT, 06525. A thought I had on this subject, which may help launch this campaign, is to suggest to your club to consider making it mandatory that all outside events wear soft spikes. The club will provide them for each player and will in turn recoup the cost in the outing fees. This particular proposal does not incovenince your members, does not cost your club a dime, supports enough reasons to justify its worth, and will make those Monday outings a litde more bearable. I am looking forward to hearing from some of you. This issue happens to be the last issue in this volume. Therefore, it is time to thank some of the people who have made this years Clippings a suc­ cess. For those of you who missed the annual meeting, the Clippings had a banner year financially. We grossed a total of $18,000 in advertising reve­ nue, which left us with a net profit of (continued on page 3) President's Message (continued from page 1) finances in shape, and has done a tre­ mendous job. He is handing the books over to Heather Garvin, our new Treasurer. Heather has been a strong participant in all CAGCS af­ fairs and her meticulous attention to details is greatly appreciated. CAGCS will co-host a Regional Seminar with GCSAA on January 19 & 20, 1995 in Cromwell, CT, The title of the seminar is Golf Course Restoration, Renovation and Con­ struction Projects. This seminar is a hot topic having already sold out at the GCSAA Convention in San Francisco. On September 25 & 26,1 was for­ tunate to be able to represent CAGCS at the second annual Chapter Rela­ tions meeting held at GCSAA head­ quarters in Lawrence, KS, and partici­ pated in an open-forum discussion with members of GCSAA’s Board of Directors and a special Chapter Rela­ tions Planning Resource Group mak­ ing known the views and concerns of CAGCS. This year’s meeting focused on con­ tinued improvement in ties between affiliated chapters and GCSAA, a key component of the association’s strategic plan for 1994-95. In closing my last President’s mes­ sage for 1994, I wish to thank the membership of CAGCS for allowing me the privilege to serve as your Presi­ dent. In addition, working with the members of the Board of Directors has been a pleasure. As we move towards 1995,1 would urge all members to continue their strong support of CAGCS. If you wish to volunteer your club for a meeting site, please contact the CAGCS office or any member of the Board of Directors. c-------------- - ' The Board of Directors wishes all CAGCS members and their families a healthy and prosperous New Year! A______________________ ' Peter R. Pierson CAGCS President welcome Greg Stent, Wampanoag Country Club, as the newest member of the Board. Greg began his involve­ ment with CAGCS by hosting our 1994 Invitational. At the same time, I would like to thank Michael Wallace for his many years of service to our Association, and wish him success in his bid for a position on the Board of Directors of GCSAA. While we will continue to receive the input of John Motycka as a mem­ ber of the Board, it will not be in the position of Treasurer. John has worked very hard to put CAGCS CAGCS Board of Directors President & PPUC Rep. PETER R. PIERSON Pequabuck Golf Club Vice President PHILIP NEATON Black Hall Club Secrets tv JOHN NAPIERACZ, CGCS Stanley Golf Course Treasurer JOHN MOTYCKA Skungamaug River Golf Club Immediate Past President JOHN F. STREETER CGCS Woodbridge Country Club Education MICHAEL WALLACE, CGCS Hop Meadow Country Club Golf Co-Chairpersons ANTHONY GROSSO Pautipaug Country Club -and- JEFFREY F. ROGERS Robert Baker Companies Public Relations SCOTT GENNINGS, CGCS Wallingford Country Club S & R Committee HEATHER GARVIN Canton Public Golf Course Social & Welfare JUD W. SMITH Orange Hills Country Club Commercial Rep. to Board JEFFREY F. ROGERS Robert Baker Companies Connecticut Clippings is an official publication of tne Connecticut Association oi Golf Course Superintendents. Newsletter Comnitee John F. Streeter, CGCS, Editor Photos David Basconi Jon Case Jeff Rogers Membership BRIAN SKELLY Old Lyme Country Club - 2 - From the editor (continued from page 1) ting them to the newsletter. I have been the editor since 1987. At every annual meeting I have asked for any living soul to come and rescue me from this duty. However, at this time, I am not asking for help to les­ sen my load, but for new people to come forward and contribute a little time to help enhance the contents of the newsletter. If you think you may be able to spare a few hours per issue, I sure would like to hear from you. I am open to any suggestions or comments you may have regarding our newslet­ ter, and wholeheartedly welcome your participation. Some areas in which I would wel­ come help and support would be to so­ licit questions and answers from our colleagues for the ’’Superintendent Forum” columnm. Joe Stahl was a great help in 1993 with interviewing CAGCS meeting hosts for bio information on the host superintendent and their clubs, and his articles added another dimension to the newsletter. This is what we are looking for! Any or all of these areas may be occupied by more than one person. The newsletter is a great tool for us to interact our thoughts and experienc­ es with each other. The 1995 schedule for the Clippings will again be five issues, with publi­ cations being February, May, July, September and November. The advertising rate schedule and deadline dates will be sent out in the next few weeks to all commercial members and compa­ nies who have adver­ tised with us in the past. - 3 - John F. Streeter, CGCS, Immediate Past President & Newsletter Editor around $10,000. These profits afford­ ed us the opportunity to produce and upgrade our association’s premier pub­ lication. I would like to thank all of our commercial members for their ad­ vertising support of the newsletter this year, and I am looking forward to hear­ ing from you in 1995. I would also like to thank all of you who contribut­ ed to the Clippings by contributing an article. A special thanks to Dave Bas­ coni for always being available and willing to take pictures and submit­ The Robert Baker Companies Winfield Nursery Inc. Route 168 1700 Mountain Road West Suffield, CT Yard (203) 668-5225 Fax (203) 668-5802 Jeff Rogers Home Phone (413) 569-5831 METRO MILORGANITE, INC. For a HEALTHY ADVANTAGE over SEASONAL PROBLEMS WE OFFER a WINNING LINE UP: Milorganite £ Emerald Isle, Ltd. • Pana Sea • Pana Sea Plus • SAND-AID • THATCH-X Country Club • 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 WcK/mTimf (800) 243-75821 CHOICE OF BENTGRASSES - Maintained at 5/32” and 1/4” - Penncross •Providence •Pennlinks 3-Way Fairway Blend Pallets or Big Rolls Washing Service Available High Fine Fescue Mix Versatile Blue-Fescue-Rye Mix Low-Cut Blue-Rye Available Farm Inspection Welcomed Annual Scholarship & Research Tournament a great success! by Heather Garvin 1994 S & R Chairperson Heather L. Garvin 1994 S&R Chairperson The annual Scholarship & Research Tournament held at Torrington Coun­ try Club, Edward Goodhouse, super­ intendent, on October 3rd was a great day. The weather was beautiful, the course challenging, and the scores were low. Thanks to all who partici­ pated in, purchased tee signs, and do­ nated raffle prizes or monetarily, the day was a financial success. This tournament is the main fund raiser of the CAGCS Scholarship & Research Committee, and we thank all who contributed to this year’s achievement 1st Low Gross - 62 Tumble Brook Country Club consisting of Cindy Johnson, su­ perintendent, and her guests, Sheri Lublin, Ann Newman and Linda Weintraub. Net Winners 1st Low Net - 60.1 Larry Pakkala, Woodway CC Scott Niven, Stanwich Club Gary Stanley, Rockrimmon CC Rich Schock, Wee Bum CC 4th Low Net - 61.3 Peter Lewis, Farmington CC Mark Weedall, Farmington CC Andrew Czarneck, Farmington CC John LaBrie, Farmington CC 2nd Low Net - 60.3 A1 Adaskaveg, Rockledge CC Jim Staszowski, Turf Products Peter Bacon, Wyanteneck CC Peter Cure, Crestbrook Park GC 5th Low Net - 61.5 Jim Rock, Sawtelle Brothers Chris Mauro, Madison CC Chris Donato, Madison CC John Williams, Madison CC 3rd Low Net - 61.2 Mike Wallace, Hop Meadow CC Garry Henneberry, Rockledge CC BiU Casner, Rockledge CC Jim Bundy, Hop Meadow CC 6th Low Net 61.6 Bob Szymanski, Jr., Short Beach Wayne Urban, Mill River Tom Haudenschield, Highland Bob Szymanski, Sr. Closest to the pin on #3 - Charles Pecorino (guest of Jeff Rogers) 8’, Closest to the pin on #11 - Linda Weintraub (guest of Cindy Johnson) 6’9” Longest Drive on #15 - Bill Casner - somewhere around 330 yards. - 4 - 2nd Low Gross - 63 Second low gross was taken home by the team of Peter Pierson and his guests from Pequabuck, Bob Doublas and Bruce Carlson, and Don Grant from Winding Brook. Thanks to those who donated raffle prizes, and congratulations to those who won. It was our most successful raffle yet!!! Raffle prizes were a round of golf for four with carts at Birchwood CC, Crestbrook Park GC, Ellington Ridge CC, Hop Meadow CC, Pautipaug CC, Pine Orchard Yacht & CC, Race Brook CC, Stonington CC, Taconic GC, and Woodbridge CC. Scott Walker of Greenwoods CC, was the winner of the weekend at Fox- woods Resort & Casino, and Jim Staszowski of Turf Products was the winner of the UCONN men’s basket­ ball tickets at Gampel Pavilion. Mike Dukette presented a check from Pro-Lawn Products, Inc. in the amount of $1,000 from Merit insecti­ cide sales towards our S&R Fund. Thanks to all who have supported S&R this year through monthly meeting raffles, the annual golf tournament and direct donations. A special thanks to the tee sponsors. We could not have done it without you. SAWTELLE BROTHERS IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE WE HAVE BEEN NAMED THE DISTRIBUTOR OF CUSHMAN/RYAN/RANSOMES TURF PRODUCTS AND RAINBIRD GOLF IRRIGATION PRODUCTS FOR CONNECTICUT(acw,„g Fairfield County} AND WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS Jacobsen * Cushman * Ryan * Ransomes * Smithco * National * Turfco * Neary * Giant Vac * Lely * Standard * Par Aide Kohler\Honda\Kawasaki Parts * Tanaka * Green Machine * Rainbird * Rain Jet Fountains Call 1-800-999-TURF FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Lawrence, Ma 01843 Bloomfield, Ct 06022 1-800-999-TURF Around the Association CONNECTICUT ASSOCIATION OF GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS^ Remember, all dues received after February 1st will be assessed a late charge of 10% per month. • • • • • Congratulations... new babies Paul & Kathleen Bednarczyk on the birth of their son, Benjamin. John & Deborah Callahan on the birth of their daughter, Lauren Marie. CAGCS annual Christmas party The annual CAGCS Christmas par­ ty will be held at Race Brook Country Club on Friday, December 9th. Deadline for reservations is De­ cember 1st. As in past years, we have made arrangements for a block of rooms at the Quality Inn Conference Center, tel: (203) 387-6651. They again have a special called "Don’t drink and drive package" which includes a shuttle ser­ vice which will transport you to Race Brook CC and back to the Inn for no charge. conducted in conjunction with GCSAA is scheduled for January 19 & 20 in Cromwell, CT. This seminar topic, Golf Course Restoration, Renovation and Construc­ tion Projects, has already sold out at the national convention. Anyone interested in attending this seminar should call GCSAA (800-472- 7878) TODAY and sign up over the telephone. Have your credit card ready, and register. This seminar will be an early sell out! • • • • • Rooms blocked for ’95 Conference & Show Nineteen CAGCS members booked a room through our chapter room block at the San Francisco Marriott. All confirmations will be sent directly to the CAGCS office. As soon as we receive them, they will immediately be forwarded to each one of you. If you have any questions, call the CAGCS office (387-0810). 1995 Dues Statements • • • • • • • • • • January Seminars The annual CAGCS Winter Seminar will be held on January 10th at the Ramada Inn in Meridan, CT. Details for this seminar are in the final stages, so watch for details! The CAGCS two-day seminar The 1995 dues statements will be sent out the first week of December, along with an informational sheet which will contain all of the informa­ tion to be printed in the 1995 Green Book. Please be sure to double check all of the information and make any additions and/or corrections and promptly return it to the CAGCS office. The Chas C. Hart Seed Company is hosting a seminar on December 14th at the Pine Valley Country Club in Southington CT. There will be speak­ ers from various suppliers introducing new products. Watch for details! WHITE CONTRACTORS GOLF COURSE CONSTRUCTION & RENOVATION ------1 Thomas A. White James E. Morris, jr. 203-637-5251 914-234-0092 P.O. Box 484 Old Greenwich, CT 06870-0484 J - 6 - 59 Dwight Street Hatfield, MA 01038 800-346-5048 We’re not just a FERTILIZER company! Your Custom Fertilizer & Grass Seed Blender Also Offers: Fairway Aeration - DOL Overseeding Custom - Fairway Application * Fertilizers (Liquid & Dry/Bag & Bulk) * Grass Seeds * Natural Base Organic Fertilizers * Erosion Materials * Insecticides/Fungicides/Herbicides * Technical Assistance For More Information Contact, Paul McDonough @ 203-779-9811 or Chris Cowan @ 413-247-5687 Annual meeting highlights The annual CAGCS meeting was held on November 7,1994, at the Old Lyme Country Club, Brian Skelly, superintendent Some of the highlights of the annual meeting included the annual reports of all officers and directors. John Motycka, Treasurer, reviewed the budget for the 1995 fiscal year. It was voted on and approved by all vot­ ing members in attendance. It was deemed that there will not be a dues increase for the coming year. Dick Cook, former superintendent at Hunter Memorial, was recognized and congratulated on his retirement and also his 45 years as a CAGCS mem­ ber. The Clippings staff will high­ light his career in the first issue of 1995. Following the annual meeting, the election of officers and directors took place, and the results were: President - Peter R. Pierson Vice President - Philip Neaton Secretary - John Napieracz, CGCS Treasurer - Heather L. Garvin Three directors were elected to serve two-year terms. They were John Motycka, Greg Stent and Brian Skelly. Continuing to serve on the Board will be Scott Gennings, CGCS, Anthony Grosso, Jud W. Smith, and Jeffrey F. Rogers. A 9-hole scramble was held after the meeting with over 50 participants being treated to a quaint and challeng­ ing golf course provided by our host, Brian Skelly. Our Executive Secretary was intro­ duced to all in attendance and follow­ ing a rousing round of applause, she adorned us with a few words of her own. From left to right: John F. Streeter, CGCS, Immediate Past President; Philip Neaton, Vice President, Heather L. Garvin, Treasurer, John Napieracz, CGCS, Secretary, and Peter R. Pierson , President 1995 Board of Directors From left to right: (seated) John Motycka, Brian Skelly and Anthony Grosso. From left to right: (standing) Jeffrey F. Rogers, Jud W. Smith, Scott D. Gennings, CGCS, and Greg Stent. - 7 - An estimated 15,000 to 16,000 golf industry professionals are expected to attend the 66th International Golf Course Conference and Show, Feb. 20-27,1995, at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. The week will include nearly 80 edu­ cational seminars, sessions and for­ ums; a three-day trade show, which is expected to fill 190,000 square feet of the center; a gala banquet featuring the presentation of GCSAA’s Old Tom Morris Award; the association’s annual meeting and election of officers; and the 1995 GCSAA Golf Champion­ ship. Conference week opens with the annual GCSAA Golf Championship which will be played Feb. 20-21 at five courses on the Monterey Peninsu­ la and include The Golf Club at Quail Lodge, Old Del Monte Golf Course, Poppy Hills Golf Course, Rancho Canada Golf Club, and The Bayonet. A field of up to 480 will compete for individual and chapter team honors in the national tournament. Beginning in 1995, GCSAA’s golf championship will be presented in partnership with The Toro Company. Toro’s support will include a num­ ber of added activitgies, such as com­ plimentary receptions, continental breakfasts, a complimentary victory banquet, a new and expanded array of tee prizes and a hole-in-one contest with a new car as the prize. Toro also is sponsoring the 1995 GCSAA tour­ nament book. Any funds provided by Toro that are not used for the event will be donated to GCSAA’s S & R Foundation. Many of the educational and profes­ sional development needs of golf course superintendents will be covered in the 60 one- and two-day seminars that will be offered during the first four days of the con­ ference. Semi­ nars will address issues ranging from environ­ mental responsi­ bility to personal stress manage­ ment. mm Gain central control of any existing controllers, regardless of make or manufacturer. Each COPS-Universal radio field unit has up to 42 stations per field unit. Ideal for retro-fitting parks, median strips, school grounds, and golf courses. COPS-Universal lets you change any field controller into a field satellite and manage your entire system from a central PC. COPS- Universal offers: • Communication by repeating or direct radio. (No new controllers or communication wire.) • Unlimited programs, unlimited start and run times to meet all your water management needs. • Freedom to use valves as you choose, regardless of hard-wiring constraints. For a personal demonstration, contact: Art deAtienza or J. Anderson Main Office: 243 Woodmont Road • P.O. Box 3049 • Milford CT 06460 • (203) 878-0658 P.I.E. SUPPLY CO. PIPE & IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT SUPPLY COMPANY Buckner I!R mil Concurrent edu­ cation sessions and special- interest forums are scheduled and half-day programs hosted by allied associations, in­ cluding the American Society of Golf Course Architects, the American Zoysia- grass Associa­ tion, the Golf Course Builders Association of America, and the - 8 - GCSAA’s conference and show heads to San Francisco USGA Green Section, round out the conference portion of the week. Rocky Bleier, legendary running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers, will keynote the Opening Session on Thursday, Feb. 23, at the San Francis­ co Marriott More than 650 companies that manu­ facture and distribute golf and turf in­ dustry products, supplies and services are expected to exhibit at the trade show at the Moscone Center. A headline performance by recording artist Anne Murray will provide enter­ tainment at the formal closing banquet on Monday, Feb. 27. The highlight of that gala evening will be the presentation of the Old Tom Morris Award, GCSAA’s highest honor. This year’s award will be pre­ sented to turf industry giant, Dr. James Watson. Previous recipients of the award include Arnold Palmer, Bob Hope, Patty Berg, and Byron Nelson. As a tribute to the extraordinary commitment made by certified golf course superintendents, Ciba Turf & Ornamental Products has joined forces with GCSAA to host a certification luncheon and program on Friday, Feb. 24. GCSAA instituted the certifica­ tion program in 1971 to recognize out­ standing and progressive superinten­ dents. More than 1,400 active GCSAA members currently hold “CGCS” status. One final note, GCSAA is working with Reservations tonight! in San Francisco to assist attendees in making restaurant accommodations in advance. They will assist any size group or a couple looking for something special. If anyone is interested in having dinner or a meeting at a local San Francisco restaurant, you may call them at 800/ 392-DINE. < Why get involved? By Michael Wallace, CGCS "I have a family,” “I’m too busy”, etc., etc. I think we have all thought or used these excuses from time to time. But, you may want to reconsider. Involvement brings with it certain rewards. One can actually make a difference. See how things are done and learn to work within the system. I will not say it is easy. It does demand a bit of time and you have to be com­ mitted. It can be frustrating; but, the friendships and the knowledge that is gained along the way cannot be measured. The exchange of ideas, looking at problems from many different perspectives, the guiding of a profession... these are the rewards. Ladies and gentlemen, I submit that you have nothing to complain about if you are not willing to get involved. This is your livelihood, your profession! If you don’t get involved, who will? If you want to become involved and feel a little timid, you do not need to begin your involvement with chairing a committee. Contact any committee chairper­ son and/or any member on the Board of Directors, and your assistance will be greatly appreciated, whether it be helping sign in participants at a monthly meet­ ing, assist with a seminar or social event, or help out with the S & R tournament or Invitational. There is always something to do. Get involved! Start today... call a committee chairperson. This is your association, your profession. You can make a difference. Go for it! Dick Cook, winner of the McLaughlin Trophy Mike Dukette (left) being presented with the President's Cup from Golf Co-Chairperson, Jeff Rogers (right). - 9 - The inaugural CAGCS Halloween party was held at The Castle at Cornfield Point in Old Saybrook, CT, on October 28th . From all accounts from the 50 members and guests, such a great time was had by all that it is unani­ mous that CAGCS host this party annually. As you can see from the pictures, the guest list included such famous people as Fred and Wilma Flinstone, Bozo, pirates and many more. So many pictures were submitted, but space just would not allow all of them. Take a look at some of the attendees and see if you can guess? Egypt Sterilized FARMS ^-4^ Dressing Top WHITE MARSH, MD (410) 335-3700 1-800-899-SOIL (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. 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Suffield, CT. 06093 Telephone (203) 623-2987 Fax 292-1047 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 AgrEvo (Hoechst-Noram) 3509 Silverside Road Wilmington, DE 19803 David J. Sylvester (203) 828-8905 Anderson Turf Irrigation, Inc. 5 Cronk Rd., P. O. Box 7036 Plainville, CT 06062 Jesse J. Anderson, Jr. (203) 747-9911 Atlantic Irrig. Specialties/ Supplies 70 Research Drive Stamford, CT 06906 Tim Pogue (800) 886-4774 B & P Turf Farm, Inc. Rollouts-Installations Services Windsor, CT 06095 Peter-Celina O’Meara (203) 683-0158 ~ (800) 201-8873 Boston Irrigation Supply, Inc. Dedham, MA 02026 Hunter Golf Rotors & Valves John Ramey (617) 461-1560 Bruedan Corp, of Connecticut E-Z-GO & YAMAHA GOLF, TURF & UTILITY VEHICLES Scott O. Lowe ~ Frank Savakis (800) 773-6740 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. P. O. Box 520,166 River Road Unionville, CT 06085 John Callahan (203) 673-3699 James Carriere & Sons, Inc. 7 Cottage St., Port Chester, NY Trap Sand - Partac Topdressing Bill Carriere (914) 937-2136 D & S Floratine Products, Nova Tee Flymo, Douglas Rollers, Trion Lifts Dave Basconi (203) 250-TURF Double Eagle Turf Maintenance Equipment Wallingford, CT 06492 Carl J. Wallace ~ John Paty (203) 265-6006 Eastern Land -Management, Inc. Golf Course Construction/Renovation 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 Glenmore Landscape Service 98 Hack Green Road Pound Ridge, NY 10576 Glenn S. Moore (914) 764-4348 Partac Golf Course Top-Dressing Great Meadows, NJ 07838 (800) 247-2326 (908) 637-4191 BiU Carriere (914) 937-2136 Joe BidweU (203) 651-8555 Pro-Lawn Products, Inc. 102 Conklin Road Stafford Springs, CT 06076 Mike Dukette (203) 684-6242 Sawtelle Brothers, Inc. Lawrence, MA 01843 Bloomfield, CT 06002 Peter Moran & James Rock (800) 999-TURF Golf Cart Services, Inc. 275 Wells Street, P.O. Box 327 Greenfield, MA 01302 Jim Bernier (413) 772-0955 The Scotts Company 14111 Scottslawn Road MarysviUe, OH 43041 Steve DiVito (203) 723-5190 Greenacres Company Irrigation & Landscape Contractor Redding, CT Dave Pijnenburg (203) 938-8618 GridTech 294 Valley Rd., Middletown, RI Soil Improvement-Canadian Geese Control Charlie Baskin (401) 849-7920 FAX (401) 849-7937 The Chas. C. Hart Seed Co. Wethersfield, CT 06129-0169 Roy Sibley ~ Roger Barrett Ron Holcomb ~ Jim Harris (203) 529-2537 & (800) 326-HART Imperial Nurseries, Inc. 713 Pigeon Hill Road Windsor, CT 06095 Steve Fawber (800) 950-6054 Lesco, Inc. 20005 Lake Road Rocky River, OH 44116 Mike Donahue (800) 321-5325 FAX (800) 673-3030 Lofts Seed Company 68 White Cedar Drive Madison, CT 06443 Paul Bednarczyk (203) 421-4641 & (800) 526-3890 Metro Milorganite, Inc. 365 Adams Street Bedford HiUs, NY 10507 Joe Stahl ~ Scott Apgar (914) 666-3171 or (203) 321-0678 R. F. Morse & Son, Inc. West Wareham, MA 02576 ParEx - KPower - Vertidrain William D. Raus (508) 295-1553 Shawnmark Industries, Inc. Specialty Products & Service Warwick, RI 02888 Matt Howland (24 hours a day) (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 & Topdressing Hal Kraus (203) 561-2442 Turf Products Corporation 157 Moody Rd., P. O. Box 1200 Enfield, CT 06082 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. P. O. Box 198 Lincolndale, NY 10540 Bob Lippman (914) 248-7476 FAX (914) 248-6862 Golf Course Construction & Renovation White Contractors Old Greenwich, CT 06870 James E. Morris, Jr. (203) 869-8808 Winding Brook Turf Farm, Inc. 240 Griswold Road Wethersfield, CT 06109 Donald Grant (203) 529-6869 & (800) 243-0232