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Volume 16, Number 2

President’s
Message

Spring is upon
us and with it a
flood of tasks.
Mother Nature
is not helping
us in our efforts
to ready our
courses for play.
The last thing
on most of our
minds now is the need for more
water. Indeed, most of us are looking
to rid ourselves of a few thousand
gallons.
I am sure most of you have started
to fill out the required forms for the
Department of Environmental Pro­
tection in regard to registering your
water supplies. This is just a reminder
not to let this important issue fall by
the wayside in the spring rush and
have it be forgotten. It would be a
tragedy if it did.
We on the board have done all we
can to inform you of this important
issue. Please help us and contact
your neighboring club and just remind
them of the requirement to register.
This requirement is too important to
leave to chance. We also mailed out
cards in our last mailing which you
could mail back for more information.
If you have any questions please call
me and I will help you to get the
answers or put you in touch with
someone who can.
P. S. Don’t forget to smell the roses
along the path of life.
Michael Wallace, C.G.C.S.
President C.A.G.C.S.
Plenty of people miss their share of
happiness not because they never
found it, but because they didn’t stop
to enjoy it—William Feather

Arnold Palmer accepts the first annual old Tom Morris award at the GCSAA Banquet in
Atlanta at the Conference & Show. Pictured left to right are: Mike Bavier, Jim Wylie, Arnold
Palmer, Eugene Baston, Bob Osterman.

Bob Osterman — A Success Story

Few who have known him for any length of time question his willingness and ability to
succeed. An intense man with an incredibly uncanny sense of assessing any given situation as
it relates to him and how he might make the best of that situation. A driven man with goals
who is not easily defeated and who will follow through to the nth degree. A self-confident,
assured, and compassionate man with convictions who does not hesitate to put those
convictions into practice. These and many other traits are Bob Osterman, GCSAA’s 47th
President and Connecticut’s bearer of the leadership role within our national organization, a
leadership role inaugurated by Charlie Boskin in 1974.
Bob’s career in golf course management is somewhat unique in that the nearly sixteen years
spent in the profession, all have been spent at the Connecticut Golf Club, formerly the Golf
Club at Aspetuck. After a four year stint in the Navy and a brief fling in the banking industry,
Bob went to work for the Bridgeport Hydraulic Company. While employed there, he and wife,
Bev lived on an estate in Easton. As luck would have it, the estate was purchased by developer
Lawrence Wien, who with architect Geoffrey Cornish, built the very exclusive all men’s club.
Bob went to work as Assistant Golf Course Superintendent under Superintendent Jim
Gantley during construction, and in 1969 became Superintendent, a position he has held ever
(cont. on page 2)
since.

Connecticut Association
Of Golf Course
Superintendents
President

Michael Wallace, CGCS
Rockledge Country Club
Office 203-233-3594
Home 203-673-4608
Vice President Peter Pierson
Edgewood Golf Course
Office 203-635-2211
Home 203-635-5413
Sec.-Treasurer David Stimson, CGCS
Tumblebrook, C.C.
Office 203-243-0150
Home 203-289-6979
Board of Directors
Greg Wojick
Mike Reeb
James Medeiros
Steve Divito
Ron Holcomb
Ted Maddocks
Steve Cadenelli, CGCS Imm. Past President
John Ferry
Associate Director
The object of this association is to en­
courage increased knowledge of golf course
management and greater professionalism
through education, research, exchange of
practical experience and the well being of
each individual member.
The CONN. CLIPPINGS is an official
publication of the Connecticut Association
of Golf Course Superintendents, Inc.
Greg Wojick, Editor
1347 Newfield Avenue
Stamford, CT 06905

Meet Your
Class “C” Members

Our class C member
for this issue is Steve
Kotowicz, sales rep­
resentative for ProLawn Products, Inc.
of Syracuse, N.Y.
In addition to a
background of work­
ing in agriculture since
Steve Kotowicz 1959, Steve possesses
an associates degree in Nursery Manage­
ment from Ratcliffe Hicks School of Agri­
culture, 1961, and alsoaB.S. in ornamental
Horticulture from UConn College of Agri­
culture, 1966.
He has spent two years in the U.S. Army,
worked for a landscape construction firm,
and held a managerial position for several
years at Kelley Nurseries in Darien, Ct.,
before reaching his current position.
Living in Bethel, Ct., with his wife Jeanne
and children, Susan 16, Diana 12, and
David D/2 , Steve enjoys gardening, getting
involved with various church and grange
activities, and refinishing old houses.

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(cont. from page 1)
During his career Bob has been very active in professional and civic organizations; active in
the Democratic party of Easton, Little League and as everyone knows, extremely active
within CAGCS. Bob’s involvement within our association included nearly five years as
Newsletter Editor. He has also served as director, Treasurer, V.P. and President During this
involvement, CAGCS made numerous forward strides in terms of membership development,
recognition within the state golfing community, and programs for membership. Obviously, his
interest and involvement with the national organization was natural and expected.
So much for the past. What are Bob’s thoughts as he begins his year as GCSAA President
as well as plans beyond 1983? It would be a great understatement to say Bob is excited,
enthused, and anxious regarding the tasks ahead. His main goals during his year as President
are to solve the expansion/relocation issue regarding headquarters; to activiate the long
range education plan; and to develop more membership involvement within the association,
as well as increasing membership.
Bob truly believes that membership in GCSAA offers numerous benefits to the
superintendent. Beyond the tangible items such as the Conference magazine, insurance
programs and educational offerings, is the opportunity to associate oneself with a
professional, dynamic and progressive organization. He feels that the organization is
receiving greater recognition and appreciation within the national golfing community for the
contribution made by the superintendent in preparing and maintaining the golfing facilities
throughout the country. Bob points to the tremendous reception he and Executive Director
Jim McLoughlin received at the recently completed Masters Tournament in Augusta, as a
prime example of the developing status of the Golf Course Superintendent. He believes the
image of the superintendent, that many members feel has been lacking, is fast developing and
will continue to do so given the fact that the organization now has the tools (dollars) to insure
our being seen and heard!
Finally, Bob believes that is is impossible to overstate the personal benefits of being
involved with such an organization. He urges members to seek involvement with GCSAA for
the opportunity to develop self-respect, self-confidence, respect from employees and staff, as
well as the professional respect of your peers.
It is hard to imagine Bob settling into “semi-retirement” after his year as President ends.
Surely there will be new and different challenges. He looks to spending more time at the club
where he will be putting into action a long range plan that calls for considerable tree planting,
bunker restoration and possible fairway renovation. He also looks to further his overall
business and management skills through part time study and maybe, just maybe, relax a bit!
Steve Cadenelli

Grass Catcher

The details are currently being worked out
regarding CAGCS sports jackets. These
jackets will add a touch-of-class to our
association and our professional image. I
hope every member will put some money
aside for this distinctive addition to your
wardrobe.
* * * :j«* * *
CAGCS vice-president, Peter Pierson,
has recently notified Golf Course Man­
agement editor, Zahid Iqbal, regarding the
poor coverage of the GCSAA Golf Tourn­
ament in the magazine. Hopefully, through
Peter’s efforts, coverage of this important
event will be significantly improved next
year.
The CAGCS information survey of golf
course maintenance costs will be conducted
this year. Mike Reed, Ted Maddocks and
Steve Cadenelli will conduct the survey
and compile the results. Participation was
excellent for the 1979-1980 survey (54
class A members responded). Let’s all
participate this year. Remember that in
order to receive a copy of the results, you
must fill out the survey completely and
accurately. The survey results will remain
confidential information.

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The organizational study committee is onceagain active. A re-evaluation of our class D
member category is on the agenda for the
next meeting. Comments about this or any
other issue regarding the by-laws will be
welcomed by the committee. The 1983
organizational study committee consists of
Peter Pierson-chairman, Mike Wallace,
Greg Wojick, Mark Fuller and Steve
Cadenelli.
* * * * * * *

Richard Marcks, superintendent at the
Black Hall Club, has been appointed to the
CAGCS board of directors by President
Michael Wallace. Richard assumes the
responsibility as the public relations com­
mittee chairman. Richard has already out­
lined the responsibility and guildelines of
his committee. They are as follows: Arrange
media coverage for organization events.
Keep the CAGCS informed of legislation
affecting us, so that action can be taken
before any bills become final. Act as inter­
mediary between the association and the
public to present the best possible image.
Dick Parsons will be admitted to Hartford
Hospital on April 17 for heart surgery. We
all wish you the best, Dick, and we know
that you’ll soon be back at the golf course
growing fine turf.
(cont. on page 5)

The Superintendent’s
Tour
Black Hall Club
Black Hall, in Old Lyme, Connecticut, was
the first 1983 superintendent tour stop.
Host superintendent, Richard Marcks, had
the course in super shape despite three
inches of rain just two days before we got
there. Rich has been the superintendent at
Black Hall for just a year and a half, coming
there from Westchester Country Club in
Rye, N. Y. where he had worked his way up
to assistant after having started out as
mechanic.
Connecticut superintendents may re­
member the program Rich gave last fall on
burn victims and their recovery. Rich was a
burn victim himself six years ago when the
radiator of the Econoline van in which he
was riding blew up, resulting in second and
third degree bums over 45% of his body.
Rich is now very active helping similar bum
victims recover. He is president of the Burn
Recovery Association at Bridgeport Hos­
pital and on the board of directors of the
Connecticut Burn Care Foundation. In ad­
dition to CAGCS, Rich is also an active
member of the MGCSA, New Jersey and
New York turfgrass associations, as well as
the GCSAA. He is married, and he and wife
Evelyn, have three children, two boys and a
girl ranging in age from 16 months to seven
years. Although not a great golfer, Rich
enjoys the game.
Rich and his ten-man crew have quite a
few ongoing projects at Black Hall. These
are underway or planned for the near
future: a new practice green near the club­
house; automating the irrigation system;
automation of the pump house; major tree
renovation and pruning program; and a five
year overseeding program to convert the
fairways to bentgrass.
John Motycka
Silver Springs—Peter Rappoccio
The June 1983 stop
for the superinten­
dent’s tour will be
Silver Springs Country
Club in Ridgefield, Ct.
The Silver Springs
course measures about
6400 yds. with a tight,
front nine, and
Peter Rappoccio woodsy
a more open back
nine. The club has 215 golf memberships
with a resulting play of about 23,000 rounds
per year.
Host superintendent at Silver Springs is
Peter Rappoccio. Pete has been at Silver
Springs since 1978, coming there from
Fairview C.C. in Greenwich. Pete first
earned a bachelor’s degree from the Uni­
versity of New England and then followed
that up by graduating from the two year turf

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program at Rutgers. He finished with all
that schooling in 1975. Shortly after that, he
was appointed assistant superintendent
at Fairview where he had worked summers
for many years.
Peter and wife, Birdie, have two boys, 4
and 1 years old. With a name like Birdie,
you’d think she was an accomplished golfer,
but she is just now learning the game. Peter
plays about nine holes a week and maintains
what is, by his own admission,a suspicious
18 handicap. Pete is an avid sports enthu­
siast, participating in hunting, fishing and
bowling among others. In addition to being
a member of CAGCS, Pete is vice president
of the MGCSA-A busy man.
The Silver Springs superintendent also
is responsible for 6 har-tru tennis courts
and 2 paddle tennis courts. He has a
summertime crew of 12 to maintain the
entire facility. This year many greens and
collars are being recontoured and plans are
in the works to automate the fairway irriga­
tion system. Only tees and greens are
automatic at this time.
The Silver Springs course was constructed
53 years ago, having been designed by
Robert White, then pro at Wykagill C.C. in
nearby "Westchester County, N.Y. Local
contractors were used to build the course,
assisted by many neighborhood kids, one of
whom was Gino Torcellini. Mr. Torcellini is
now the Club Manager at Silver Springs
and has been for the past 35 years. Other
Club officials are: President, Dr. Theodore
Safford; Greens Chairman, Mr. Willis N.
Mills, Jr.; and Pro, Bob Broska.
Hartford—Dave Roule
I This year’s SuperI intendent-Professional
I Invitational was held
I at the prestigious
I Hartford Golf Club
* on Monday, June 14.
Twelve-year Associ­
ation member, Dave
Roule is the host
David Roule superintendent, Gary
Reynolds, the host pro and Joseph Sanady
the host manager.
The Hartford Golf Club’s original 18
holes were designed in the late 1800’s by
Donald Ross. A third nine, added in the
1950s, was designed to capture the style of
the original eighteen as closely as possible,
preserving the Donald Ross character.
To say the Hartford Golf Club has 27
holes is a slight misnomer, as it actually
has 29 golf holes, with the extras used for
practice or for spares in the event a regular
hole is temporarily closed for maintenance
activity. The club’s 1,400 members play a
total of around 45,000 rounds a year,
meaning all 29 holes are probably in use a
fair percentage of the time.
In addition to the 29 holes of golf, Dave is
responsible for the maintenance of the

club’s six paddle tennis courts, six squash
courts, three swimming pools, nine Har-tru
tennis courts, six bowling alleys and six
acres of flowers. No doubt, his year-round
crew of eight and summer crew of 23 have
plenty to keep them busy. The crew includes
Dave’s assistant, Association member Les
Scheiber, and a full-time horticulturist to
watch over the flowers.
Drainage problems, primarily on the newer
nine, have resulted in an ongoing renovation
project at Hartford. To date, three greens
have been rebuilt, with another five to go.
Since Dave became superintendent three
years ago, a total of one mile of new
drainage lines have been installed. As if
that weren’t enough, Dave also has a large
landscape project in progress in the club­
house area.
A 1968 graduate of UMass, with an
associates degree in both business and
agronomy, Dave was the superintendent at
Clinton Country Club for seven years before
moving on to Hartford. Prior to Clinton, he
served three years as John Perry’s assistant
at Farmington. Dave and his wife, Janice,
have two daughters: Katie, who is two years
old, and Tara, one year plus. Tara had a few
problems when she was born, requiring her
to spend quite some time in intensive care.
She’s fine now, though, and Dave’s enthusi­
asm when talking about this new family
addition revealed just how happy he is to
have her home. Somehow, this guy also
maintains a five handicap, playing golf
about once a week!
The annual “Pro-Superintendent” is always
a special event, and with Hartford Golf
Club as the site, it’s bound to be that way
again!

Future Happenings

May 10
CAGCS Meeting
Suffield Country Club
Host Superintendent—Tom
Watroba
June 6-12
Westchester Classic
Westchester Country Club
June 13
CAGCS Superintendent’s Invitational
Hartford Golf Club
Host Superintendent—David Roule
June 23
CAGCS Meeting
Silver Springs Country Club
Host Superintendent—Peter
Rappoccio
July 12
CAGCS Meeting
Tumblebrook Country Club
Host Superintendent—David
Stimson—CGCS

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CAGCS Golf
Schedule 1983
$7.00 Entrance Fee for
Golf Tournaments in 1983
April 12
Black hall G.C.—Host Supt., Richard
marcks, NASSAU Tournament.
May 10
Suffield C.C.—Host Supt, Tom Watroba,
Individual Stroke Play Tournament,
McLaughlin Trophy, (Low Net for the
day.)
June 13
Hartford G.C.—Host Supt, Dave Roule,
CAGCS Invitational.
June 23
Silver Spring C.C.—Host Supt., Pete
Rappoccio, Joint meeting Managers
Association—Supt./Managers, 4-ball
Stroke Play Tournament. Also Individual
Stroke Play; managers, supt. flights.
July 12
Tumble Brook C.C.—Host Supt., Dave
Stimson, Individual Stroke Play Tourna­
ment.
*Scores turned in will count toward
CAGCS championship.
August 9
Washington G.C.—Host Supt., Bob
Witowski, Individual Stroke Play Tour­
nament
*Scores turned in will count toward
CAGCS championship.
September 13
Madison C.C.—Host Supt., Mike
Chrzanowski, Individual Stroke Play
Tournament.
♦ Scores turned in will count toward
CAGCS championship.
October 4
Edgewood G.C.—Host Supt., Pete
Pierson, S&R Tournament.
October 18
Pine Orchard—Host Supt., Harvey
Lenon, Supt./Ass’t. Tournament (4-ball
Stroke Play) AND Individual Stroke
Play Tournament. Conn. State Golf As­
sociation prize (low net for the day).
For the 1983 season you must have an
official handicap (State or Club) to play
in the following tournaments:
CAGCS Championship (July, August &
Sept.) two of three
Conn. State Golf Association prize (Oct.)
CAGCS Invitational
Match Play Tournament
Please establish a handicap for these
tournaments.

O’Neill Strikes Again

Ah, for those good old days when Uncle
Sam lived within his income—and
without most of ours.—Barclay Braden
Taxed again! In February I received a copy
of Governor O’Neill’s Budget Address. The
state must find more money somewhere
and it’s looking to find it in increased taxes.
On the last page of his address, O’Neill
says, “The basic rate of our Sales and Use
Tax should be cut from seven and one half
percent to seven percent and the tax should
be extended to motor fuels at the tank
wagon price, to children’s clothing, to meals
under one dollar and to fertilizer and seed
for non-farm use.” After three tries, the
budget was finally approved by the House
of Representatives—but with the tax raised
to seven and one half percent. This tax has
been levied on all types of seed, fertilizer,

Editorial

The money in our research fund should not
be divided up between Cornell, UCONN,
UMASS, and URI research as has been the
practice in the past. The total amount of the
fund would be put to better use if all of it
went toward one project. Let’s put all our
eggs in one basket and get some concrete
benefit from our donation. With a large gift to
one research project, CAGCS can take sub­
stantial credit for the results of a project that
we can derive direct benefit from.
Let’s ask area researchers for proposals
and reasons why our money would help them
and also demand progress reports and even­
tual conclusions from their work. We may
want to give up to $2500 dollars per year for
five years if that’s what it takes to complete
our pet project. At the conclusion of the
project we will have the results we want and,
in part, take pride in the fact that we signifi­
cantly contributed to its success.
Greg Wojick, Editor

Classifieds

WANTED:
Used reduced pressure back-flow
preventer, 3” or 4”.
CONTACT:

Steve Rackcliffe
Willimantic Country Club
(203) 423-4711

FOR SALE:
Hardy 200 gallon sprayer with
booms
$1500.00.
Roll-Pac tennis court roller
$ 1000.00
1972 Jacobsen Greensking
$300.00

CONTACT:

Mike Reeb
Ridgewood Country Club

all chemicals and pesticides, lime and
manure for everyone but farmers, non­
profit organizations and municipalities.
The effect of these taxes on an average 18
hole golf course ranges from $2500 to
$3000 per year. The tax on gasoline in this
state has been raised to fourteen cents per
gallon.
How much of this are we going to sit back
and take? Write letters! Make phone calls!
Don’t let it just happen! Now, more than
ever before, we need a lobbyist to keep us
informed of political actions that affect us.
If we had know about this tax proposal in
September, before it was presented to the
House (and therefore too late to stop) we
might have been able to kill it or at least,
modify it.
New taxes, the Water Diversion Act, the
raising of chemical license fees and the
24D issue are a few of the recent problems I
believe could have been resolved more in
our favor if we had engaged a lobbyist. Let
the Board know how you feel about these
issues and support a lobbyist to fight for
the golf industry.
Richard Marcks
The income tax has made more liars
out of the American people than golf
has.—Will Rogers

The Office of
Secretary-Treasurer

Let me explain the
duties of the secretarytreasurer. As secretary,
it is my duty to attend
all board and mem­
bership meetings. I
record and read all
transactions of these
meetings and keep
David Stimson them on file. I also
send out notice of all upcoming meetings to
the membership and board.
As treasurer, I keep a record of all
transactions of the association and give a
report on the financial status of the associ­
ation at the annual meeting. I am also
responsible for billing of all dues of the
association. Also the “duty of the treasurer
is to receive and disburse all funds of the
association with the approval of the board
of directors.”
Recently I have heard considerable dis­
cussion regarding our “uninformed mem­
bership.” It is certainly not the intention of
the board of directors to keep the member­
ship uninformed. If any member would like
to attend a CAGCS board meeting, you are
always welcome. If any member would like
to receive a copy of the minutes from board
meetings or membership meetings, simply
send me a self-addressed stamped envelope
and I will be glad to send a copy to you.
Although the job of secretary-treasurer
is time-consuming, I enjoy the challenge. If
any member has any suggestions or ideas
that may be helpful to me, please do not
hesitate to contact me.
David C. Stimson CGCS
Secretary- Treasurer

GCSAA
HIGHLIGHTS
IT WAS A VERY GOOD YEAR-ACTUALLY, the start of a very good year and
hopefully, many good years! Yes, the 1983
GCSAA Conference and Tournament
provided those attending numerous op­
portunities for education, debate, contro­
versy, golf, relaxation and above all, the
opportunity to interact with colleagues from
around the country. From the weather
delayed shotgun start of the tournament at
Myrtle Beach to the acceptance by Arnold
Palmer of the Old Tom Morris Award at the
annual banquet, enthusiasm and participa­
tion was at an all time high. So you ask—
what all went on to create such excitement?
Read on!!
Ans. # 1 Some 260 participants met headon the challenges of Arcadian Shores
Golf Club, Myrtle Beach National West
Course, and some very soggy conditions
during the well managed tournament. A
very definite Connecticut influence was
apparent throughout the tournament
from Tournament Chairman Frank
Lamphier, who performed excellently as
usual, to the Connecticut #1 team of
Mike Chrzanowski, Lamphier, Peter
Pierson and David Roule which placed
second net overall. Also, Bob Alonzi of
Fairview Country Club in Greenwich
won 1st place gross in the Blue Flight
with scores 85/88-173. Others from Con­
necticut who finished “in the money”
individually, included; Peter Pierson,
Dave Roule and Mike Chrzanowski. The
Connecticut contingent also included
Ted Maddocks, Peter Rappoccio, Mark
Fuller, Steve Cadenelli, Bob Osterman
and Bob Phipps, all who saved their
better scores for next year!
Ans. #2 A very diversified educational
program which offered a myraid of topics
to digest was at hand. Personal Finance,
Computers, Business Management, Re­
sults from Turf Research, Dressing for
Business & Style, Irrigation Management
and Practical Solutions by Superinten­
dents were but a few of the topics
presented. The pre-conference seminars
available offered a more intense program
and were very well attended also.
Ans. #3 The unveiling of the new GCSAA
Education and Certification Program
opened many eyes, and, promises mem­
bers an ongoing and varied course of
career study. Also unveiled was a new
Merchandise Program with sweaters,
shirts, hats and other items with the
GCSAA logo.
Ans. #4 The debate and controversy raised
by the Coalition of Concerned Superin­
tendents generated much interest on
the part of many members. Points raised
included staff salaries and expenses,
relocation, dues structure, overall man­
agement policies and elections. This
debate provided a positive open forum
to discuss the listed points.

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(cont. from page 2)
Jim Medieros has, once-again, assembled
a fine staff of assistants to help him with the
education committee. The are: Gary
Bryant, Byron Johnson, A1 Arison, Steve
Duran, Steve Cadenelli and John Cal­
lahan.

Conn. #1 Team members, left to right, D.
Roule, M. Chrzanowski, F. Lamphier & P.
Pierson.
Ans. #5 The approval by members in
attendance at the annual meeting to
raise the dues to $145. The realization
being that the continuation of existing
programs, the development of new
programs, and the ability to maintain
superior staff could not be accomplished
without additional revenues.
Ans. #6 An improved and more intense
Ladies Program for the spouses attend­
ing proved highly satisfying and well
received. Feedback to date has provided
even more ideas for future improvement.
Ans. #7 The election of officers and di­
rectors with Connecticut’s own Bob
Osterman elected as GCSAA’s 47th
President. Others elected were Jim
Timmerman, Michigan—Vice Preisdent;
Dick Slivinski, Arizona—Director; Don
Hearn, Massachusetts.
Ans. #8 The decision by the Executive
Committee to appoint a separate com­
mittee to thoroughly sutdy the relocation
issue. This Relocation Committee will
make recommendations to the entire
membership for a vote at the ’84 Con­
ference in Las Vegas.
YES—GCSAA is that dynamic. An organ­
ization with enthusiastic, intelligent, and
well meaning leadership, a dedicated staff,
and a goal to meet. That goal—the number
one professional association in golf. So
what are you waiting for? Associate yourself
and organization that will help you help
yourself as well as assisting you in better
managing that golf course you’re responsible
for. Too expensive you say! Equate $145 to
a week’s groceries, a half-dozen bedknives,
or a new car payment. Think about it—
$145 is just $2.80 a week. Really, it’s too
costly not to belong to GCSAA! Join as
soon as possible and start realizing just
how good it feels to be a part of a group on
the go!!!!
Steve Cadenelli

CAGCS board members are now required
to write articles for Connecticut Clippings.
This kind of input will undoubtedly improve
our newsletter. Hopefully these articles will
encourage other members to contribute as
well. It is my job, as editor, to correct
spelling, grammar and punctuation—so
don’t let that stop you from contributing.
Consider these topics: editorial comment
or reply (as Armand LeSage did in the last
issue), an interesting project or observation
at your course, evaluation of a new chemical
(maybe you are trying embark or aqua-gro
for seed head reduction or experimenting
with vorlan or rubigan), growth habits and
care of your favorite tree, shrub or flower, a
cartoon, poetry, comment on a new piece of
equipment you’ve acquired, views on clip­
ping removal on fairways, your thoughts on
computers, etc. The list could go on and on!
Articles of this sort will make the newsletter
more interesting and fun to read. Of course
it will take time to sit down and write the
article, but anything worthwhile does take
time.
Connecticut Clippings did not win a news­
letter award in the recent GCSAA newsletter
contest. However, it did receive honorable
mention in the 1982 National Golf Founda­
tion golf publication contest.
New green books have been printed and
will be distributed soon.
The following people have applied for
membership in our association: Cindy
Johnson—class B—Tumblebrook Country
Club, Charles Marsala—class A—Farmingbury Hills Country Club, Harry Wil­
liams—class A—Norfolk Country Club,
Steve Rackcliffe—class A—Willimantic
Country Club, John Faricelli—class A—
City of Meriden, Kim Dietal—class B—
Madison Country Club, James Kilburn—
class B—Ellington Ridge Country Club,
Pat Lewis—class B—Sterling Farms Golf
Club, Henry Lesinski—class C—Old Fox
Chemical Co., and John Pluta—class A.
Let’s welcome these prospective members
with a warm smile and a hand shake.
CAGCS will fail in its purpose if it is not
closely geared to your needs. Your sugges­
tions will be appreciated.
Greg Wojick, Editor

The Following Companies Are Contributing To The Support Of The Conn. Clippings:
EDM DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
Bobcat, Ransomes, Turf Prod.
P.O. Box 551
Agawam, Mass. 01001
Tel. (413) 786-6977
Walter Borek, CAGCS member

ALPINE TREE CARE, INC.
745 Post Road
Darien, CT 06820
Rolf Brandt, CAGCS member
(203) 655-8008_____________
ANDERSON TURF IRRIGATION, INC.
Turf Irrigation
164 Nod Road
Avon, CT 06001
Jesse Anderson, CAGCS member
(203) 677-0225
ANDREW WILSON, INC.
15 Brown Avenue
Springfield, NJ 07081
Drew Morrison
(201)467-1400 Office
(201) 273-8555 Home
AQUA-LAWN, INC.
Irrigation Contractors
328 Figlar Ave.
Fairfield, CT 06430
Louis Toth, CAGCS member
(203) 255-3075
(203) 255-2774
BLUE RIDGE PEAT FARMS, INC.
Blended Top Dressing
RD 1, Box 292-A
White Haven, PA 18661
Gene Evans
(714) 443-9596

GLENMORE LANDSCAPE SERVICE
Hackgreen Road
RR#3, P.O. Box 199
Pound Ridge, New York 10576
Glenn S. Moore
(914) 764-4348
I & E SUPPLY, INC.
66 Erna Ave., P.O. Box 9
Milford, CT 06460

Richard Smith, CAGCS member
Stephen Smith, CAGCS member

(203) 878-0658

IMPERIAL NURSERIES
90 Salmon Brook St.
Granby, CT 06035
John Perrotti, Jr., CAGCS member
(203) 653-4541___________________

JAMES CARRIERE & SONS, INC.
Trap Sand & Partac Topdressing
7 Cottage St.
Port Chester, NY 10573
Bill Carriere, CAGCS member
(914) 937-5479
(914) 937-2136__________________
C.B. DOLGE COMPANY
Westport, CT 06880
Raymond G. Miller, CAGCS member
(203) 227-9591

CHAS. C. HART COMPANY
304 Main St.
Wethersfield, CT 06109
Robert Kennedy, CAGCS member
Roy Sibley, CAGCS member
(203) 529-2537_______________ __
CLORO-SPRAY
Div. of Henry E. Sanson & Sons, Inc.
775 Louis Drive, P.O. Box 2809
Warminster, PA 18974-0357

E.J. Sanson, CAGCS member
Frank Paladino

(212) 338-2153
COUNTRY CLUB CARS OF NEW ENGLAND
Warehouse Point, CT 06088
Golf Cart Sales and Service
Richard Mather
(203) 623-3871

EGYPT FARMS, INC.
Sterilized Greens Topdressing
White Marsh, MD 21162
(301) 355-3700
John Wistrand, CAGCS member
(914) 769-7600______________

J.A. JACKSON CORPORATION
430 Center Avenue
Mamaroneck, NY 10543
Dan Cancelled, CAGCS member
(914) 698-4150
(914) 667-3737
LAKESHORE EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY CO.
“Home of Lesco Products”
300 S. Abbe Rd.
Elyria, OH 44035
(800) 321-5325

Frank Downey, CAGCS member
Les Guedel

LARCHMONT ENGINEERING & IRRIGATION,
INC.
Larchmount Lane
Lexington, MA 02173
Stephen P. Butler, CAGCS member
(617) 862-2550
THE MAGOVERN CO.
Windsor Locks, CT 06096
Carl Wallace, CAGCS member
(203) 623-2508 Windsor Locks
(203) 348-8211 Stamford

METRO MILORGANITE
P.O. Box 267
Hawthorne, NY 10532
John Wistrand, CAGCS member
(914) 769-7600_____________

OLD FOX CHEMICAL CO.
Hazardville, CT 06082

John Grant, CAGCS member
Henry Lesinski

P.O. Box 62
Pleasant Valley, CT 06063
(203) 379-3579
O.M. SCOTT & SONS
Proturf Division
Marysville, OH 43041
Al Arison, CAGCS member
(203) 336-9890
PRO-LAWN PRODUCTS, INC.
Quality Turf Products
Stephen M. Kotowicz, CAGCS member
30 Nashville Rd.
Bethel, CT 06801
(203) 792-3032

PURPLE KINGS FARM
Custom Greens Dressing
Northwest Hill Rd.
Williamstown, MA 01267
Ralph Mason, CAGCS member
(413) 458-4646____________
THE REICHERT COMPANY
Oilzum, Texas Refinery
Motor Oil & Lubricants
Fram & Wix Filters
Automotive Supplies, & Batteries
P.O. Box 273,
Riverside, CT. 06878
Frank X. Reichert
(203) 637-2958
SOMERS TURF SUPPLIES
P.O. Box 294
Devon, CT 06460
Bill Somers, CAGCS member
(203) 878-2108
TUCO DIVISION OF UPJOHN CO.
331 Carriage Drive
Kensington, CT 06037
David Sylvester, CAGCS member
(203) 828-8905
THE TERRE COMPANY
206 Delawanna Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07014
Dennis DeSanctis, CAGCS member
(201) 473-3393
(201) 521-3173 home
TOM IRWIN, INC.
11 B A Street
Burlington, MA 01803
John Callahan, CAGCS member
(203) 677-7054
(617) 273-0143
SHEMIN NURSERIES, INC.
1081 King St.
P.O. Box 64, Glenville Station
Greenwich, CT 06830
Phil Gallo
(203) 531-7352

TURF PRODUCTS CORPORATION
1496 John Fitch Blvd.
South Windsor, CT 06074
Mark Loper, CAGCS member
John Ferry, CAGCS member
(203) 528-9508
Roger Morhardt, CAGCS member
(203) 748-4445 _______________
VALLEY FARMS NURSERY & SUPPLY, INC.
Sod & Turf Products
133 Hopmeadow St. (Route 10)
Simsbury, CT 06070
Joe Bidwell, CAGCS member
(203) 651-8555
WESTCHESTER TURF SUPPLY, INC.
P.O. Box 198
Lincolndale, NY 10540
Bob Lippman, CAGCS member
(914) 277-3755
WINDING BROOK TURF FARM, INC.
240 Griswold Rd.
Wethersfield, CT 06109
Doug Morgan, CAGCS member
(203) 529-6869
AL ZIKORUS
Golf Course Architect
Member ASGCA
P.O. Box 187, Canaan, ME 04924
(207) 474-8868

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