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CONNECTICUT
ASSOCIATION OF
GOLF COURSE
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S U P E R I N T E N D E N T S '^ ^

JUNE 1979

News From
GCSAA Headquarters
Nominations for GCSAA Distinguished
Service Award are now being accepted by
the Executive Committee. This is the
highest award granted by GCSAA and re­
quires an individual to meet some stringent
qualifications. Anyone who would like to
recommend an individual for this should
contact a member of the Board of Direc­
tors.
***
Nominations are also being accepted for
officers for the Executive Committee of
GCSAA. Nominations must be in by Sep­
tember 1 and should be sent to: Mr. Theo­
dore W. Woehrle, CGCS; Nominating
Chairman; 3390 Witherbee; Troy, Mich­
igan 48084.
***
A limited number of copies of GCSAA’s
“ The Mathematics of Turfgrass Mainte­
nance” are still available from headquar­
ters. The first copy is free to all GCSAA
members with additional copies costing
$2.50. Non-members may purchase copies
for $5.00. Send a written request and pay­
ment (when applicable) to GCSAA Head­
quarters, 1617 St. Andrews Dr., Lawrence,
Kansas 66044. A similar manual is being
prepared having to do with budgets. This
too will be free to all members and should
be ready for distribution in mid-June.
***
Annual dues are payable by June 30.
Remember to complete reverse side of in­
voice having to do with current job status.
This information is required by the by-laws.
Also, be sure to include individual(s)’ name
when paying with a company check.
***
GUADALAJARA TO BE SITE
FOR 1980
GCSAA GOLF TOURNAMENT
The 1980 GCSAA Golf Tournament will
be a post-conference tournament as opposed
(Continued on pg. 2, col. 2)

Volume 12, No. 3

Meeting Reports

Grass Catcher

The 1979 meeting schedule is off to an ex­
National Golf Day is set for May 28th.
This is the day set aside for last year’s
cellent beginning with good attendance and
leading professionals to set target scores
interesting programs highlighting the
which golfers from around the country then
March and April meetings.
compete against. Monies raised from this
The March meeting, hosted by Paul
Grover at the New London Country Club,
event are then distributed to various golf
saw a surprisingly large turn-out for golf.
related programs. Help promote this proempi at your club! Better and more turf
Just over forty golfers toured the soggy
research Js d^p#ndejR£on funds from pro­
layout. The day was golden for those pur­
grams suenas
ists who despise golf carts, in that carts were
not allowed due to the wet conditions. One
thought he was back in the late 1950’s with
JW o
;qme lines, it is not to late to
all those pull carts around. The speaker for
*old a tournament to beneget your clu
the evening was Mr. William
m Closter of ItjfÜHlüiÖfa tfe^ CAGCS Scholarship
Scholarshi and Research
Irrigation Association. His talk enlightened
MIFun
„„, the State have
the members as to the aims and goals of
sell
that association. The I.A. has been involved
raise moneylPor our associations’ programs.
Approach your Green Chairman and re­
in establishing standard testing procedures
for sprinkler heads. In so doing, the con­
quest his assistance. As a lover of fine turf
sumer is better able to judge among the
he will surely be interested.
***
major irrigation manufacturers. The I.A. is
The Education Committee of CAGCS
presently establishing similar standards for
has acquired two slide sets for use by
valves used in turf irrigation. Another
CAGCS members for crew training, formal
major thrust of the I.A. is to have individual
talks and presentations, and so on. These
states establish licensing codes for irrigation
slides cover insects and diseases. Contact
contractors. This idea is aimed at protecting
Bruce Cadenelli if you have a need for these
the competent installer as well as the con­
materials.
sumer. A listing of publications available
***
from the I.A. can be obtained by writing:
Representing CAGCS at the PGA An­
The Irrigation Association, 13975 Connec­
nual Spring Show at the Avon Golf Club
ticut Ave., Silver Spring, Maryland 20906.
was a pleasure for me in many ways. The
Manchester Country Club was the site of
highlight of the evening was seeing the
the May meeting. An absolutely delightful
respect and admiration that Walt Lowell
day greeted those who played the course.
commands from those within golf in Con­
Ken Kelliher, superintendent, had prepared
necticut. During the course of the evening
the course beautifully. Someone should try
Walt received many awards both nationally
to get Ken to tell his secrets regarding
and state wide. He is recognized as being
course conditioning. He always has his
totally unselfish in his love for the game and
course in top shape. Mr. Martin J. Morgan,
the professions that provide the game of
tournament chairman of the Connecticut
golf its expertise. CAGCS congratulates
State Golf Association, spoke regarding
and salutes you Walt, and thank you for
marking of the golf course for tournament
your efforts on behalf of all of us.
play. He emphasized the importance of
***
providing definitive markings for Out-ofBrooklawn Country Club in Bridgeport
Bounds, hazards, ground under repair, and
will be the site of the 1979 Women’s U.S.
so on, for all play, especially tournaments.
Continued on pg. 2, col. 2)
(Continued on pg. 2, col. 2)

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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
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

Clear Plastic
Proves Effective
Against Plant Fungus
A thin sheet of clear plastic spread over
the ground may be the simplest answer to rid
the soil of fungi, and reduce the growth of
weeds and nematodes. According to Gerald
S. Pullman, plant pathologist at UC Davis,
the clear polyethylene plastic should be
spread over a plot of ground after the soil
underneath has been thoroughly soaked
with water. The sun does the rest. After two
weeks, the soil becomes solarized from the
sun’s heat to a depth of 18 inches, and
makes it nearly 100% free of troublesome
fungi and other harmful organisms.

Spring Love
Man, fancies the beauty o f Spring,
Thriving on a noble dream, —
Such as: — The kindling o f romance, —
And born is the magic o f love.
Frank Paladino

Mr. Martin J. Morgan displays
Certificate of Appreciation
awarded him by CAGCS for his
presentation at the May meeting.
Meeting Reports (continued from pg. 1)
It is important to know the proper color for
stakes and to provide an unobstructed view
from stake to stake. Mr. Morgan also an­
swered many questions regarding pin place­
ment, 150 yard markers, carts, junior golf,
and slow play. He closed by reminding
those of us in charge of the golf course to
keep fairness as an objective when setting
up the golf course for tournament play.
Bruce Cadenelli
Grass Catcher (continued from pg. 1)
Open July 12-15. Unfortunately, the super­
intendent there is not a member of our
group; however, his assistant, Peter Bly, is.
This will be a great opportunity for all of us
to see some real fine golf at a beautiful club.
Our best wishes go out to Brooklawn and
the management for a successful tourna­
ment.
***
Your Board of Directors has been ex­
tremely active during the last several
months in planning regular association
functions and the special events that are
planned for the 50th Anniversary celebra­
tion. Contrary to what some individuals
think, the Board attempts to make each
decision with the best interest of the
association in mind. It is difficult to make
decisions when so little input is received
from the general membership. Make your­
self heard before decisions are made; not
after.
Steve Cadenelli
Headquarters (continued from pg. 1)
to the traditional pre-conference setting and
will be held in Guadalajara, Mexico.
***
The Executive Committee has also re­
cently decided to alter its seminar schedule
by offering five two-day seminars in one
location. Tentatively scheduled are: Land­
scape I, Management II, Irrigation II,
Pesticide III, and Nutrition I. The site, as
yet, is undetermined.

Decision makers at Manchester Country
Club - L. to R. — Manchester Green Chair­
man; Ken Kellilher, Superintendent; Ken
Pierce, Assistant Superintendent.

Rich and Osgood
Receive TUCO Turf
Scholarships
Kenneth E. Rich and Kevin F. Osgood,
both seniors in Turf Management at the
University of Massachusetts, have each re­
ceived a TUCO Turf Scholarship for 1979.
The awards were recently presented by
David J. Sylvester, TUCO representative.
The annual scholarships are sponsored
by TUCO, Division of The Upjohn Com­
pany, to assist turfgrass students in meeting
their educational needs. The scholarships
are awarded for scholastic ability, personal
integrity, and professed career interest in
turfgrass management.
Rich is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth
Rich of Concord, Massachusetts, and
Osgood is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold
Osgood of Claremont, New Hampshire.

Plant Science Day
The annual “ Plant Science Day” open
house of The Connecticut Agricultural
Experiment Station will be held from
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday,
August 1 at Lockwood Farm in the Mt.
Carmel section of Hamden.
Joan Faust, garden editor of The New
York Times, will deliver the main talk of
the day at 11:35.
More than 30 experimental plots will be
open for inspection, and Station staff will
give short talks on several topics during the
day.
Scientists will be on hand to answer ques­
tions about their work. There is plenty of
free parking and no charge for admission.
For more information and a map show­
ing how to get to the farm, write to Plant
Science Day, The Connecticut Agricultural
Experiment Station, P.O. Box 1106, New
Haven, Connecticut 06504.

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Meet Your Hosts

Future Happenings

Leon P. Kowalski, Sr.
Country Club of Fairfield
A long time member of CAGCS, Lee
holds the unique position of General Man­
ager/Superintendent. He has held this posi­
tion at Fairfield since arriving there some
twenty-four years ago. His views are quite
interesting regarding the GM concept. As in
most managerial positions, he sees the GM
as being only as good as the people under
him. He feels too, that the golf course su­
perintendent is much better equipped to
become a general manager if he so desires
because of his more complete knowledge of
the club operation.
Lee has had an active and fulfilling career
in golf course management. Upon his grad­
uation from Stockbridge School, he was
super at the now defunct Alpine C.C. in
Fitchburg, Massachusetts. After a stint in
the service he went to Edgewood C.C. for
four years. From there he traveled to Syra­
cuse, New York and became superintendent
at the Bellevue C.C. In 1955 Lee began his
tenure at the Country Club of Fairfield.
Obviously, Lee has seen great value in
becoming active within his professional
organizations. He was active on the Board
of Directors of CAGCS and became Pres­
ident in 1962. Prior to that he was active in
New York State serving as President of the
New York Turfgrass Association in
1954-55. Presently he is Vice-President of
the Club Managers Association of Connec­
ticut. Interestingly, Lee was instrumental in
establishing the Pro-Superintendent Tour­
nament that he is this year hosting.
Finally, just what is it that makes a man so
successful throughout the test of time? Ask
Lee and he’ll tell you, “common sense” .

June 4 - Pro-Superintendents Invitational
Tournament
Country Club of Fairfield
Fairfield, Connecticut
Leon Kowalski - Host Superin­
tendent
June 5 - CAGCS Monthly Meeting
Country Club of New Canaan
New Canaan, Connecticut
Steve Cadenelli, CGCS - Host
Superintendent
June 19 - Turfgrass Maintenance
Equipment Field Day
The Greater Hartford Campus
of UCONN
West Hartford, Connecticut
(rain date - June 20)
For further information contact:
Frederick H. Nelson, Ext. Agent
1280 Asylum Avenue
Hartford, Connecticut 06105
(203) 236-6153
June 20 - Rutgers Research Field Day
Adelphis Research Center
Adelphia, New Jersey
For further information contact:
Ralph E. Engel
Cook College
Dept, of Soils & Crops
P.O. Box 231
New Brunswick, NJ 08903
July 17 - CAGCS Monthly Meeting
Watertown Golf Club
Watertown, Connecticut
Bob Viera - Host Superintendent
July 25 - UMASS Turf Field Day
Research Plots
South Deerfield, MA
(rain date - July 26)
For further information contact:
Dr. Joseph Troll
Plant & Soil Sciences
Stockbridge Hall, UMASS
Amherst, MA 01003

Robert Viera
Watertown Golf Club
Our host for the July meeting is good
friend Bob Viera. Starting his twenty-first
year at Watertown, Bob is another who
found serving on the Board and being active
in the association valuable to him. Bob
served for nearly fifteen years on the Board
holding most every position, including
President in 1972 and 1973. Bob sees the
profession as having progressed nicely with
more and younger people becoming active in
the association. He continues actively in the
association rarely missing a function. Bob is
a 1958 graduate of Stockbridge and a
member of GCSAA. Prior to his arrival at
Watertown, Bob was super at the New Bed­
ford Public Links, New Bedford,
Massachusetts.

For Sale
New Moody MAE 30 Station Controller
with Pump Switch. Never Used. Will sell at
1978 Cost $840.00.
Call 966-1447 or 322-0004. Glenn Moore

— REMEMBER SEPTEMBER —
CAGCS Celebrates Its Golden Anniversary
Dinner Dance - September 28
Tumble Brook Country Club
Field Day - September 25
Beardsley Park, Bridgeport

New Members
The following have been voted in as new
members of our Association. Congratula­
tions and Welcome!
Steve Gammons - Class B
The Farms Country Club
Wallingford, Connecticut
Greg Wojiek - Class B
Willimantic Country Club
Willimantic, Connecticut

W hat’s Happening
At CCNC
It is rare that the Editor of the Associa­
tion Newsletter gets to write about the
course where he is employed. Being that the
Country Club of New Canaan is hosting the
June meeting, it seems appropriate to say a
little about our course in lieu of a “ Meet
Your Host” about myself.
The Country Club of New Canaan dates
back to 1893 as a tennis club. The first holes
of golf were constructed just prior to the
turn of the century. The first nine were com­
pleted during the early 1900’s and the second
nine added in 1946. During the early 60’s,
Robert Trent Jones redesigned several holes
and recommended changes for others. It is
this design that is the basis for our present
Long Range Program. Over the years the
club added to the tennis complex, as well as
adding a pool, paddle tennis, and a squash
court.
A Long Range Program has been estab­
lished to meet two basic needs: A) Expected
standards of Maintenance; B) Course Im­
provements. This program has allowed me
to establish work schedules with definite
goals in mind. Plans for course improve­
ments include; complete renovation of most
most fairways, drainage, tee enlargement,
trap removal and reconstruction, cart paths,
landscaping throughout, and upgrading of
the present automatic irrigation system.
Those playing golf will notice what has
been done to date. A new practice putting
green was built in 1977 with the clubhouse
grounds and first tee area being landscaped
in 1978. Also completed include the new #4
tee, renovation of the #15 fairway and half
of fairways #1, 13, and 17. Drain tiles have
been placed in #13 fairway. Currently being
done includes the construction and paving
of cart parking areas and a cart path at the
#1 tee; additional landscaping of the club­
house area; a new ladies tee on #4; and pav­
ing of the service road to the Maintenance
Facility.
Not to be forgotten is our Maintenance
Facility which was constructed during the
summer of 1977. The building measures
10’ X 40’ and is constructed of concrete
blocks. It is sub-divided into three major
areas: cold storage, shop, and support
rooms which include an office, employee
lounge, locker room with shower, chemical
storage, and parts storage. During our near­
ly two years in the facility, I have found it
to function to my highest expectations.
In closing, let me invite one and all to the
June meeting and if unable to play golf, feel
free to look around and observe what is go­
ing on.
Steve Cadenelli
***

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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

Al Arison, CAGCS member

Robert O ’Connor

(203) 336-9890

(203) 426-4495

GOLF CAR RENTAL SERVICE
Route 85 (West Road)
Bolton, CT 06040

ALPINE TREE CARE, INC.
P.O. Box 1034
New Canaan, CT 06840

Nick Carlo
(203) 647-9371

Rolf Brandt

Ralph Mason, CAGCS member

(203) 323-7245

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

ANDERSON-WARNER
ENGINEERING CO., INC.
Turf Irrigation
164 Nod Road
Avon, CT 06001

Richard Smith, CAGCS member
Richard Hosking, CAGCS member

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

Brian Makar, CAGCS member

Frank Reichert

IMPERIAL NURSERY
4 Griffin Rd. North
Windsor, CT 06095

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

John Perrotti, CAGCS member

Bill Somers, CAGCS member

Louis Toth, CAGCS member
(203) 255-3075
(203) 255-2774

Stephen P. Butler, CAGCS member
(617) 862-2550

JAMES CARRIERE
& SONS, INC.
Trap Sand & Partac Topdressing
7 Cottage St.
Port Chester, NY 10573
(914) 937-5479
(914) 937-2136

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, 1%Y*. 10532

CHAS. C. HART COMPANY
304 Main St.
Wethersfield, CT 06109

John Wist rand, CAGCS member
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(914) 769-7600

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

E.J. Sanson, CAGCS member
Frank Paladino

OLD FOX CHEMICAL CO.
Hazardville, CT 06082

John Grant, CAGCS member
"'

P.O. Box 62.
Pleasant V alfev/C T 06063
(?03).379-3j79

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

Roger Morhardt
Rudy Litke
(203) 838-7581

David Sylvester, CAGCS member

(203) 878-2108

LARCHMONT ENGINEERING &
IRRIGATION, INC.
Larchmont Lane
Lexington, MA 02173

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

TUCO DIVISION OF UPJOHN, CO.

(203) 661-1816

(203) 688-5293

AQUA-LAW N, INC.
328 Figlar Ave.
Fairfield, CT 06430

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

(203) 878-0658

(201) 654-5800

Robert Kennedy, CAGCS member
Roy Sibley, CAGCS member

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

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

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

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

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

(914) 937-6523 office
(914) 248-5790 home

Robert Scully, CAGCS member

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

(203) 677-1220

William Ussinger, CA GCS member

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

Peter Moore
(203) 531-7352

(212) 338-2153

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

Please Support These Companies

C onn. Clippings
Stephen G. Cadenelli, Editor
127 Country Club Road
New Canaan, Ct. 06840

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