THE

CONN.
CLIPPINGS
Volume 12, No. 4

AUGUST 1979

Celebrating 50 Years o f Professional Development
News from GCSAA
Headquarters
“ Conservation: Our Key to the Future”
is the theme for the 1980 conference and
show to be held in St. Louis, February
17-22, 1980. A most appropriate theme, this
year’s conference is sure to provide insights
into the future of turf management and new
ideas as to how the obvious shortages can
be dealt with. Now is the time to approach
club officials concerning your attendance at
the premier educational conference. It is
worth your while to attend.
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Membership benefits have been suspended
for those who have not as yet paid their dues.
However, these benefits can be quickly
restored if payment is made by September 30.
After that date, those failing to make pay­
ment will be dropped from the association.

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The Fall Seminar schedule has been set and
frankly, it is a great disappointment to those
of us in the Northeast. All Seminars will be
held in Cincinnati, Ohio, December 2 & 3. In­
formation should be in the mail during the
early Fall for anyone wishing to make the trip.

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GCSAA will shortly be offering a line of
stationery supplies to all members. Also being
developed is a Green Chairman Booklet and a
job description for golf course superinten­
dents. These will be distributed to members.

President’s Message

Meeting Reports

It is extremely hard to think of November
Since the last issue of CONN. CLIP­
in August, but think of November we must
PINGS members have attended meetings at
and of our annual meeting af^ej^ct jpn
the Country Club of New Canaan and the
Watertown Golf Club. Both meetings have
our monthly meeting ^Julyv/E wi|h
been well-attended, interesting, infor­
proval of the board, appointed MrTCharles'
mative, and overall, quite successful.
Baskin to chair the Nominating Committee
Hosting the June meeting at New Canaan
of CAGCS for 1979./H is p c o ^ i^ itf^ js
was a delight for me. I had always looked
charged with selecting a prospecnvr slate/ of
forward to such an occasion, but found
officers made up of men who can uphold
^jnyself a bit apprehensive for about a week
the dignity,
stimulate progress of the assjQciatiQi^
^ ° * prior to the meeting. All went well however,
and judging from response that I have
Our association is not aL Try-oy^rnght’’
received, everyone enjoyed themselves.
operation. The officers, directors and com­
Thanks must go out to Dr. Raymond Kormitteemen have worked hard to bring the
bobo for delivering such an entertaining
association to what it is today; a respected,
progressive, financially sound organization.
talk. Korbobo or “ Bo,” as he prefers,
During the last fifty years, twenty-eight
enlivens any meeting with his frank and
men have held the office of President.
honest opinions concerning contemporary
Many, many more have served as officers
American landscape. My personal thanks
or directors and even more have served on
go out to everyone who attended our
committees. While there is a great deal of
meeting, expecially those who had played
apathy in many other associations, CAGCS
the Superintendent Invitational the day
prior to the regular June meeting.
members continue to get involved, continue
Speaking of the Superintendent Invita­
to contribute, continue to move CAGCS
tional hosted by Leon Kowalski, at the
forward. I am certain that the originators of
Country Club of Fairfield, the winning
CAGCS would be proud of the direction
teams were: Gross, Canton G.C. - 66;
our association has taken and where we are
Lyman Meadows G.C. - 68; and Mill River
today. Fifty years from now, I hope the
C.C. - 68. In the Net division the winners
members of CAGCS can look back and say
were: C.C. of Fairfield - 60, Minnechaug
the same about us.
G.C. - 60, and Pine Valley C.C. - 61.
It takes an extra effort to be involved, to
Although I was unable to play, I’m told
serve on the board or committee. CAGCS
that the day went exceptionally well. This
has a great many outstanding members who
tournament is difficult to pull-off in that
could contribute a great deal to the associa­
nearly 150 players participate. Congratula­
tion. These people should speak up and say
tions to everyone who had a hand in mak­
“ Yes, I am interested in serving on the
ing this annual event most successful.
board. Yes, I am interested in contributing
to the betterment of our association.” The
The July meeting continued the string of
very successful meetings during 1979. Host
members who will be filling the various
Bob Viera had Watertown G.C. in excellent
positions on the board and committees in
shape for the second round of the
November will be setting the direction of
Superintendent’s Championship. It is
CAGCS for the next fifty years. Don’t be
always a pleasure to return to Watertown
one of those members who sits back, has no
interest in the association, but will bitch
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Connecticut Association
Of Golf Course
Superintendents
Officers
President........Robert Osterman, CGCS
The Golf Club
at Aspetuck
Office 203-261-2544
Home 203-261-0526
Vice-President Stephen Cadenelli, CGCS
Country Club
of New Canaan
Office 203-966-2145
Home 203-966-0223
Sec-Treasurer David Stimson, CGCS
Tumble Brook C.C.
Office 203-243-0150
Home 203-289-6979

Future Happenings
Aug. 8 -12 Sammy Davis, Jr. Greater Hart­
ford Open
Wethersfield Country Club
Wethersfield, Ct.
Fred Bachand, Host
Superintendent
Aug. 14
CAGCS Monthly Meeting
Yale Golf Club
New Haven, Ct.
Harry Meusel, Host
Superintendent
Rhode Island Turfgrass Field
Aug. 22
Day
Turfgrass Research Farm
URI
Kingston, R.I.
Aug. 25

CAGCS Annual Picnic
** I T S FREE **
Bring the entire family to
Winding Trails Farm in Farm­
ington for a day of Refresh­
ments, Food, Fun & Games.
Come share a day with your
peers and have a plain olde
good time!

Sept. 11

CAGCS Monthly Meeting
Edgewood Golf Club
Cromwell, Ct.
Peter Pierson & Family, Hosts
CAGCS Field Day
Beardsley Park
Bridgeport, Ct.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Fred Bachand
Bruce Cadenelli
Ken Kelliher
Michael Wallace
Richard Cook
Charles York
Douglas Stachura
A1 Arison, Associate Director
Robert Tosh, Immediate Past President
The object o f this association is to en­
courage increased knowledge o f golf course
management and greater professionalism
through education, research, exchange o f
practical experience and the well being o f
each individual member.
The CONN. CLIPPINGS is an official
publication o f the Connecticut Association
o f Golf Course Superintendents, Inc.
Stephen G. Cadenelli, Editor
127 Country Club Road
New Canaan, CT 06840

Meeting Reports (continued from page 1)
for the hospitality and welcome there is so
genuine. Our thanks go out to Manager
Fran Fenn for providing such a reasonable
cost to our membership for a fine day. Bill
Dest raised more than a few questions with
his talk concerning soil testing and inter­
preting soil tests. As this was Bill’s stated
intention, I’m sure he went home smiling.
As noted above, this year’s Champion­
ship was held at the C.C. of New Canaan
and Watertown G.C. Winners include:
A Division—Gross - F. Lamphier 74-76 - 150
Net - B. Phipps 81-84 (26) - 139
B Division—Gross - B. Osterman 89-92 - 181
Net - D. Stimson 103-93 - (46)150
Seniors—Gross - B. Kowalski 84-83 - 167
Net - D. Cook 87-81 - (20)148
Associates—Gross - B. Somers 92-90 - 182
Net - R. Sibley 111-102 - (60)153
Steve Cadenelli

Sept. 25
(rain date
Sept. 26
Sept. 28

CAGCS Golden Anniversary
Dinner Dance
Tumble Brook Country Club
West Hartford, Ct.
Dave Stimson, Host
Superintendent

Oct. 9

CAGCS Monthly Meeting
Oak Lane Country Club
Woodbridge, Ct.
Ed Zenisky, Host Superinten­
dent

Pres. Message (continued from page 1)
and moan about all that is wrong with it,
and do nothing to correct it. Get involved,
contribute, suggest. “ VOLUNTEER” is
not a dirty word.
Give the N om inating C om m ittee
something to work with. Volunteer your
services as a prospective member of the
board or committees. If you would like to
see certain members as officers or directors,
submit his name to the Nominating Com­
mittee for consideration.
A slate will be presented to the member­
ship at our October meeting. Don’t wait.
Submit names at the earliest date so the
Nominating Committee can come up with
the best possible candidates to lead us into
our next fifty years of growth.
Robert Osterman
President, CAGCS

Meet Your Hosts
Harry Meusel - Yale Golf Club
How does one write a couple of
paragraphs that adequately describe such
an individual as Harry Meusel? Here is an
extraordinary man who has dedicated near­
ly thirty years of his life to a golf course or,more specifically, to nature. One cannot
help but be engulfed by his love of nature
and his enthusiasm for his profession even
if only through brief contacts. Those who
know him will attest to immense knowledge
and professionalism. He is unique! He has
appeared on countless conference pro­
grams, written numerous articles, and has
found time to be active within CAGCS hav­
ing served as President during 1960-61.
Little needs to be said about the golf
course at Yale. Recognized as one of the
top 100 courses in the country, it offers a
truly different approach to the game of
golf. As Harry states, “ Our course is main­
tained to make nature look comfortable for
people. It’s a semi-rugged look. It never
gets jungly, but it gives the illusion of an
impenetrable area. We try to create that ef­
fect.” Those who play are sure to find the
course semi-rugged indeed!
Peter Pierson - Edgewood Golf Club
A relative newcomer to the profession of
Golf Course Superintendency, Peter is no
newcomer to golf. As Edgewood G.C. has
been a family operation since its inception,
Peter grew up on the golf course as an avid
golfer and still maintains a low handicap.
His interest in growing fine turf surfaced
just a few years ago although his degree
from Clemson University isdn horticulture.
Peter has some very definite opinions con­
cerning our profession and feels strongly
that a superintendent should become more
than a once-a-year golfer. “ How else,” he
states, “ can a super get a real feel for that
which he is trying to accomplish.”
At Edgewood, Peter’s goal is to provide
the public golfer conditions that are com­
parable to that of a private golf course.
Several projects are underway in that
regard. Aprons are being redesigned and
rebuilt to prevent the continual build-up of
sand from bunker shots. Well thought out
landscaping is being considered to beautify
the course but not slow play. The Binar ir­
rigation system is being re-wired to provide
greater efficiency.
Peter looks forward to hosting CAGCS
and promises a fine day for all.

Job Opening
Golf Course Superintendent
Norwich Golf Course, Norwich, Ct.
Send resumes prior to Aug. 15 to:
Mr. John Caulfield
99 Lafayette St.
Norwich, Ct. 06360
Refer to CAGCS Code of Ethics when ap­
plying for positions of employment.

CAGCS
Celebrates Fifty Years of
Professional Development

FIELD DAY
Equipment & Materials
Demonstrated
Beardsley Park
Bridgeport
September 25, 1979
September 26 Rain Date
10 — 4

ANNIVERSARY DINNER DANCE
Tumble Brook Country Club
West Hartford, Ct.
September 28, 1979
Cocktails
Dinner 7 - 8:30
Dancing 9 - 1 2
$40.00/Couple

BE A PA R T OF THESE EVENTS
POST THIS INSERT
PLAN NOW TO A TTEND

Grass Catcher
Doug Stachura, Chairman of the S & R
Committee, has announced the awarding of
scholarships to Cheryl Arison and Karen
Knoblock, both of whom are students at
the University of Connecticut. Cheryl,
daughter of A1 & Joan Arison, and Karen,
daughter of Karl & Mae Knoblock, have ex­
pressed appreciation for this financial
assistance.
Doug also announced that applications
are now being accepted for scholarships for
the 1980-81 school year. Contact any
member of the S & R Committee for the
necessary information.
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President Osterman addressing group at June meeting. Seated at head table include, 1. to r.:
Steve Cadenelli; Paul Setti, Professional; Les Young, Green Chairman; Victor King,
Golf/Green Chairman; Robert Osterman; Dr. R. Korbobo, Guest Speaker; D. Stachura;
K. Kelliher; F. Bachand; and, D. Stimson.

Celebrating Fifty Years
of Professional Development
I have taken the liberty of coining the above
phrase for I truly believe that it best reflects
the real meaning of our celebrating Fifty
Years as an organization. I realize there are
those of you who are skeptics and would say
that our business has not progressed as it
should. You might say that much of the golf­
ing public continues to refer to us as greenskeepers or worse yet as “ what’s his name
down at the barn.” And, in some instances,
you are correct. Fortunately, these instances
are few and as superintendents, both in­
dividually and through their professional
associations, demonstrate their skills in
business and financial management, public
speaking, turf management, and in the game
of golf itself, our image will improve and our
professional continue to develop.
The past fifty years have seen changes not
only in our business, but in the world itself,
that are nearly incomprehensible. The deter­
mination of those who led CAGCS through

these times can only be termed remarkable.
Imagine founding any organization in 1929.
Throughout the years, the initial goal of the
founders has remained intact, “ to encourage
increased knowledge of golf course manage­
ment and greater professionalism.” The
challenge is ours and only through working
together, with this goal in mind, will our pro­
fession continue to develop and pay greater
dividends.
The calendar for the next couple of months
is filled with association events aimed at cele­
brating our anniversary and promoting our
profession. Schedule as many of these events
on your own calendar as possible. Invite
guests, especially those within the golfing in­
dustry or club members, so that as many as
possible might recognize our achievements as
a profession. These events are planned for
you, the member and depend upon you for
their success.
Steve Cadenelli

New Members
The following have been voted in as new members of our Association. Congratulations and
Welcome!
Dan Cancelled - Class C
J.A. Jackson Corp.
Mamaroneck, N.Y.

William Hamm - Class B
Shorehaven C.C.
Norwalk, Ct.

Charles Cross - Class B
C.C. of New Canaan
New Canaan, Ct.

Donald Pullen - Class B
Westchester C.C.
Rye, N.Y.

John Halibozek - Class B
Clinton C.C.
Clinton, Ct.

Michael Reeb - Class B
Redding C.C.
Redding, Ct.

Les Scheiber - Class B
Hartford G.C.
West Hartford, Ct.

Dick Bator called a while back from the
wilds of Rochester, N. Y. to tell of the intro­
duction of G olfs Grand Slam Tournament
to be held at Oak Hill Country Club August
7, 1979. Sponsored by the PGA, this
tournament brings together winners of the
previous year’s Master’s, U.S. & British
Opens, and the PGA Championship. This
year’s first Grand Slam will see Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, Andy North, and John
Mahaffey in this unique match. The real
winner of this event, however, will be the
PGA’s Junior Golf Foundation which
realizes its funds from tournaments such as
the Grand Slam.
While talking with Dick, he told me of
the numerous project under way in prepara­
tion for the PGA Championship to be
hosted by Oak Hill C.C. in 1980. Included
are: rebuilding and refilling of all 96 traps
on the East Course and the construction of
three new traps, construction of seven new
tees, installation of three miles of drainage
on the East Course, rebuilding of the pump
house and the installation of Royal Coach
Fairways sprinklers throughout the East &
West Courses, the rebuilding of twelve
bridges, and the planting of $25,000 worth
of strategic and flowering trees on the East
course.
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Congratulations and Good Luck to Ed
Zenisky, who recently assumed the
superintendent’s position at Oak Lane C.C.
in Woodbridge.
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Once again, Fred Bachand has made ar­
rangements for members of CAGCS to at­
tend the GHO. Simply present your
membership card at the Will Call both
located at the Wethersfield Ramada Inn.
There you will receive complimentary daily
passes. Thanks, Fred!
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Keep in mind that a Scholarship &
Research Tournament is going to be held
early in October at the Pine Valley C.C.
hosted by Leo Della Bianca. Details are in­
complete as yet, but this promises to be a
fun as well as worthwhile event.
Steve Cadenelli

The Following Companies Are Contributing To The Support Of The Conn. Clippings:
ALCOTT-HAIG & CO., INC.
Building Sanitation Supplies
316 So. Main St.
Botsford, CT 06404

C .B . DOLGE COMPANY
Westport, CT 06880

Raymond G. Miller, CAGCS member

O.
M. SCOTT & SONS
Proturf Division
Marysville, OH 43040

(203) 227-9591

A l Arison, CÄGCS member

Robert O'Connor
(203) 426-4495
ALPINE TREE CARE, INC.
P.O. Box 1034
New Canaan, CT 06840

Rolf Brandt

(203) 336-9890
GOLF CAR RENTAL SERVICE
Route 85 (West Road)
Bolton, CT 06040

Jesse Anderson, CAGCS member
(203) 677-0225
ANDREW WILSON, INC.
1170 Route 22
Mountainside, N.J. 07092

Brian Makar, CAGCS member

Nick Carlo
(203) 647-9371

Louis Toth, CAGCS member
(203) 255-3075
(203) 255-2774
JAMES CARRIERE
& SONS, INC.
Trap Sand & Partac Topdressing
7 Cottage St.
Port Chester, NY 10573
(914) 937-5479
(914) 937-2136
CHAS. C. HART COMPANY
304 Main St.
Wethersfield, CT 06109

Robert Kennedy, CAGCS member
Roy Sibley, CAGCS member

(413) 458-4646
I&E SUPPLY, INC.
66 Erna Ave. P.O. Box 9
Milford, CT 06460

E.J. Sanson, CAGCS member
Frank Paladino
(212) 338-2153

Roger Morhardt
Rudy Litke

THE REICHERT COMPANY
Oilzum Motor Oils & Lubricants
P . O. Box 273
Riverside, CT 06878

Richard Smith, CAGCS member
Richard Hosking, CAGCS member

(203) 838-7581

Frank Reichert

(203) 878-0658

TUCO DIVISION OF UPJOHN, CO.

(203) 661-1816

(203) 878-2108

Stephen P. Butler, CAGCS member

THE MAGOVERN CO.
Windsor Locks, CT 06096

Curtis Stimson, CAGCS member
Carl Wallace, CAGCS member
(203) 623-2508
METO MILORGRANITE, INC.
P.O Box 267
Hawthorne, N.Y. 10532

John Wistrand, CAGCS member
(914) 769-7600

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OLD FOX CHEMICAL
Hazardville, CT 06082

John Grant, CAGCS member
P.O. Box 62
Pleasant Valley, CT 06063
(203) 379-3579

47 Main St.
East Berlin, CT 06023
(203) 828-3790

Bill Somers, CAGCS member

LARCHMONT ENGINEERING &
IRRIGATION, INC.
Larchmont Lane
Lexington, MA 02173
(617) 862-2550

David Sylvester, CAGCS member

SOMERS TURF SUPPLIES
P.O. Box 294
Devon, CT 06460

IMPERIAL NURSERY
4 Griffin Rd. North
Windsor, CT 06095
John Perrotti, CAGCS member
(203) 688-5293

(203) 529-2537
CLORO-SPRAY
Div. of Henry E. Sanson
& Sons, Inc.
475 Beaver Street
Bristol, PA 19007

(203) 289-3471
Branch Location
10 Fitch St.
East Norwalk, CT 06855

Ralph Mason, CAGCS member

(201) 654-5800
AQUA-LAW N, INC.
328 Figlar Ave.
Fairfield, CT 06430

John Ferry, CAGCS member
Tom Gresh, CAGCS member
Ed Lane
Mark Loper, CAGCS member

PURPLE KINGS FARM
Custom Greens Dressing
Northwest Hill Rd.
Williamstown, MA 01267

(203) 323-7245
ANDERSON-WARNER
ENGINEERING CO., INC.
Turf Irrigation
164 Nod Road
Avon, CT 06001

TURF PRODUCTS
CORPORATION
1496 John Fitch Blvd.
South Windsor, CT 06074

THE TERRE COMPANY
I Sampson Street
Saddle Brook, N.J. 07662

VALLEY FARMS NURSERY
& SUPPLY, INC.
133 Hopmeadow St. (Route 10)
Simsbury, CT 06070

Skip Klimas

Joe Bid well, CAGCS member

(201) 843-6655 office
(201) 875-5665 home

(203) 651-8555

TOM IRWIN, INC.
II B A Street
Burlington, MA 01803

WESTCHESTER TURF
SUPPLY, INC.
P.O. Box 68
Port Chester, N.Y. 10573

John Callahan, CAGCS member
(203) 677-7054
(617) 273-0143

Bob Lippman, CAGCS member
(914) 937-6523 office
(914) 248-5790 home

TOWER TURF
& LANDSCAPE CO.
35 Tower Lane
Avon, CT 06001

Robert Scully, CAGCS member

WHITE TURF, INC.
5 Summer Drive
Winchendon, MA 01475

(203) 677-1220

William Ussinger,CAGCS member

EMANUEL SHEMIN —
HORTICULTURIST
1081 King St.
P.O. Box 64, Glenville Station
Greenwich, CT 06830

ALBERT ZIKORUS
G olf Course Architect
Member ASCGA
Do Little Drive
Bethany, CT 06525
(203) 393-2635

Peter Moore
(203) 531-7352

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