May - June 2022 GCSANE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT President's Message by Brian F. Skinner Brian Skinner, CGCS, CPO Bellevue Golf Club PO Box 760661, Melrose, MA 02176 781-248-0216 Greetings fellow GCSANE members, Email: brianskinner@bellevuegolfclub.com VICE PRESIDENT Our Industry Promotional Initiative is in full swing. Pun Eric Richardson Essex County Club intended! 153 School Street, Manchester, MA 01944 978-500-2094 Email: erichardson@essexcc.org We are on the verge of launching our Facebook/Instagram SECRETARY/TREASURER Bob Dembek campaign. Included in this initial phase will be our video Lexington Golf Club 55 Hill Street, Lexington, MA 02420 offered to those with golf related interests. This will include a 978-870-8669 Email: lexgc@rcn.com 30 day advertisement to those in New England and also a 5 day DIRECTORS advertisement to those within a five mile radius of Brookline Greg Cormier, CGCS during the US Open, specifically those in attendance at the Tom Irwin, Inc. 11A Street, Burlington, MA 01803 Tournament. Remember, our target audience is the golfing public and the influencers of 978-846-1133 Email: gregcormier@tomirwin.com the game. It’s amazing what social media can do! Ryan Emerich Vesper Country Club 185 Pawtucket Boulevard, Tyngsboro, MA 01879 Folks that engage will then be directed to our website and encouraged to join our 717-575-1332 Email: remerich@vespercc.com Facebook page. A very effective way to collect subscribers, convey our message and to Michael Murphy utilize the power of social media! We are very excited about the sustained possibilities that Robert T. Lynch Municipal Golf Course this will have for promoting our profession and increasing the advertising potential for our 1281 West Roxbury Parkway, Brookline MA 02467 617-879-5664 Friends and Affiliates. Email: mimurphy@brooklinema.gov Colin Smethurst, CGCS Hillview Golf Course We are also busy collecting and analyzing the compensation data from our recent survey 149 North Street, North Reading, MA 01864 781-779-5705 and thanks to Eric Richardson, we have formally adopted a policy that requires our job Email: smethurst.colin@gmail.com postings to include salary ranges. David Stowe, CGCS Newton Commonwealth Golf Club 212 Kenrick Street, Newton, MA 02458 It is our hope that these efforts will contribute to maintaining and improving the 617-789-4631 Email: Newtonmaint@aol.com continued success of our members. PAST PRESIDENT Peter J. Rappoccio, CGCS Concord Country Club Please remember to take advantage of your opportunities! Don’t forget to attend the US 246 ORNAC, Concord, MA 01742 978-371-1089 Fax: 978-369-7231 Open with your child under 12 upon presentation of your Gold Card for free. Email: gcs@concordcc.org EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Hope to see you at our next event, Donald E. Hearn, CGCS 300 Arnold Palmer Blvd., Norton, MA 02766 774-430-9040 Email: donhearn@gcsane.org Brian NEWSLETTER EDITOR Colin Smethurst, CGCS Hillview Golf Course 149 North Street North Reading, MA 01864 781-779-5705 smethurst.colin@gmail.com GCSANE Headquarters 300 Arnold Palmer Blvd., Norton, MA 02766 Tel: (774) 430-9040 Web Site: www.gcsane.org Any opinions expressed in this publication are those of the author and/or person quoted, and June not represent the position of GCSANE. Information contained in this publication June be used freely, in whole or in part, without special permission as long as the true context is maintained. We would appreciate a credit line. 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Lynch Municipal Golf Course As in the past, The Newsletter continues to invite Affiliate members to submit a press release about new personnel, new products or a company bio. We will print each and every release free of charge. This is a great way to advertise for free. Who said nothing in this world is free? Free advertising to better your company, wow what an offer. GCSANE Offers Website Banner advertising at www.gcsane.org The price is $500 for one year which will be re-occurring annually from your first billing unless otherwise specified. For more information, please contact Don Hearn at 774-430-9040 or donhearn@gcsane.org March-April 2022 3 Thoughts From Your Executive Director by Don Hearn If you think your day is going poorly, if you had a lousy day not We received a generous donation and letter from FMC too long ago, or if you were taken to task because of an extremely Corporation, and it is included here. Thanks to Mike Marino, rare or a once-in-a-lifetime fumble, or you feel like you’re good CGCS, FMC’s representative in our area and the FMC work is not appreciated, keep it in perspective. Read on to realize corporation. how some people can carry “by the rule” procedures to an absurd level. The following is based on a viewer’s judgement of this based on the movie “Sully.” Yesterday, I watched Sully. It is based on the real-life story of Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger who lands the damaged plane on the Hudson River, miraculously saving all the 155 lives on board. He is charged for not landing on LaGuardia or Teterboro and for ‘risking’ the lives of the passengers and damaging the airplane. He says, “42 years of successful landings, and they would still judge me for those 208 seconds.” Did you catch it, yet? Imagine he worked 5 days a week, 1 flight every day, and exclude the Christmas holidays too. Number of successful landings = (5/7)*42*365*(11/12) = 10,037 flights Number of passengers landed = 150*10,037 = 15,05,625 Before he was acquitted, they blamed him for those 208 stressful seconds where his reaction time was 35 seconds, and nobody gave a damn about his past record of landing more than 1.5 million people safely. Even though, after landing, all he cared for was the count of “155”. And here you have a very, very harsh lesson to learn. “Congratulations to these members who recently renewed their You can do 99 things for someone and all they’ ll remember is the certification.” one thing you didn’t do. Ed Gianni, CGCS, Country Club of Halifax Most people forget all the good that you did, and in the end only judge Ryan Green, CGCS, Crystal Lake Golf Club you for the bad, or rather what they perceive to be bad. Nobody cares Steve Tibbels, CGCS, Acushnet River Valley Golf Course about the good intent behind your actions. All they see is the final output. Simply because it’s easy to overlook the good, and remember Make a Donation to The Wee One Foundation. This foundation the bad. continues assisting people in our industry and contributed a substantial amount to help a member of the GCSA of New England . The After a while, most people don’t give a damn about how much you following article explains more about the fund and its mission. Your have helped them. They take you for granted, because hey, you were donation might come back many times over if you or someone you just performing your duty or friendship. Just one bad thing, and they know requires some help in the future. are all against you. History of the Wee One Foundation In personal life, be helpful without expecting too much from anyone. It’ ll hurt you less. And if you are compromising on your comfort for The Wee One Foundation was founded in 2004 when friends of helping anyone who isn’t worth it, then it’s time to think through and Wayne Otto, CGCS banned together to financially assist him in make a wise choice before it’s too late. his battle with cancer. Wayne was a pioneer in the turf industry always searching for new and better ways to produce a finer playing surface. As Wayne learned more about his disease, he applied those 4 The Newsletter Thoughts (continued) same pioneering principles to overcome his illness. been a respected representative of the green industry and has worked hard on behalf of all in our industry to help make our Those that knew Wayne, knew a man small in stature and a man world a better place. that placed more effort and enthusiasm into his friendships and care for his fellow man. As passionate as Wayne was about turf, his It has been an honor for me to be associated with Pat during his love for life could not measure. Wayne died in the fall of 2004 but many years of membership. It’s unusual for Pat to be absent from a his passion for life and his willingness to help still live on because New England meeting. He will be retiring from SODCO this year of the work of the Wee One Foundation. and will be heading north for some time away from what has been his life for many years. Please read more about Pat in the article Through the perseverance and hard work of several friends of by Michelle Maltais excerpted from the Rhode Island GCSA’s Wayne, the group developed its mission of helping those in need. newsletter Surf and Turf. Founded on the principle of assisting golf course management professionals (or their dependents) who incur overwhelming expenses due to medical hardship without comprehensive insurance 2022 RIGCSA DSA Recipient Pat Hogan or adequate financial resources, the Foundation has evolved into a By: Michelle Maltais cause that goes way beyond its initial reason for existence. The RIGCSA proudly presented The Wee One Foundation was aptly named to honor Wayne. the 2022 Distinguished Nicknames are rarely chosen by their owner as in this case. On Service Award to Pat Hogan on a golfing trip to Scotland with some friends, one of the group’s March 24th, at Wannamoisett caddies decided to place his wager on the “wee one”. A small action CC. Candidates for this (as legend has it) that turned out to be a sound decision by the award should epitomize the caddie that day and a small gesture that has helped many other RIGCSA’s highest standards individuals through economic hardships due to overwhelming and contribute in a meaningful medical expenses. Simply, that is what the Wee One Foundation and impactful way to both our accomplishes today. organization and the game of golf. While there are many Since its inception in 2004 the Wee One Foundation has gifted deserving candidates on the over $1,800,000 to those in need. The Foundation raises money list each year, this year Pat’s through its membership, golf outings and sponsorships. name stood above the others as an individual that embodies To read more about Wayne, click here. the spirit of the DSA. Pat has been advocating on the front lines for superintendents and the turf industry for many years. This year, as in past years, the New England Golf Course Owners He joined the RIGCSA in 1997 and became a board member in Association (NEGCOA) donated a Golden Passport booklet to 2012. During the last decade, he has tirelessly dedicated his energy help with our fundraising efforts. This year’s booklet sold for and time in representing the RIGCSA in public and government 375.00 and was sold out within hours. The booklet contains relations, working both with the office of the governor and coupons to play 47 courses in New England. The copy donated legislators to promote the green industry and turf professionals. He to the GCSA of New England was auctioned for a winning bid was instrumental in strengthening our alliances with several local of 861.00! The proceeds from the bid will be added to this year’s professional organizations as well as the GCSAA. He has kept the donations to the Association’s S&B Fund. A “thank you” to our RIGCSA aware of upcoming bills in the legislature and has been friends at the NEGCOA for their support. a supporter of the Green Certification Program. Through his work with the RIGA he helped establish and promote Golf Day in RI and worked with The BMP Committee to have Green Certification This year’s recipient of the Rhode Island Golf Course align with the GCSAA BMP guide. Superintendents Association Distinguished Service Award is Pat Hogan. In addition to his support of the Rhode Island Association Pat is a true steward of the environment, and we are forever grateful he has been an active member and supporter of the GCSA of New for his devotion and expertise into ensuring that the RIGCSA England. He has been employed by SODCO for more than 40 remains a successful organization. years. Congratulations Pat, well deserved! Pat has always been a pleasure to be with. He has a nice way of being a leader without being pushy. What he’s accomplished has been for the betterment of golf, our industry and profession. He’s March-April 2022 5 Thoughts (continued) Something to remember: “Treat people the way you want your mother to be treated. Having a bad day doesn’t mean it has to be a bad day for somebody else.” left, Kurt Calderwood from the Cape Cod GCSA and last Holding the Bear Cup is Kathy Luccini flanked by her sons, year’s winner, presents the Bear Cup trophy to Nick Burchard Brian, left and Mike on the right. representing the Rhode Island GCSA. Photo by Michelle Maltais footsteps of his father as the superintendent at Franklin. Brian is a client representative for the Tom Irwin company and provides The Bear Cup services to the sports turf industry. When Gary passed away it This year’s competition included the Rhode Island GCSA. It was a was decided to honor his memory with the establishment of the first time for Rhode Island to compete for the Bear Cup and they Bear Cup. It began as a competition among members of the New didn’t waste any time wrestling it away from Cape Cod. For most, England and Cape Associations. This year was the first year for it was a day of fun, while playing with others from the area and for Rhode Island to be included and we hope they will continue all, a pleasure to play Franklin Country Club. Mike Luccini and participating. The winning score was determined by the lowest his team of turf experts had the course in wonderful condition. net score of 10 players from each Association. The winner of the Bear Cup was the Rhode Island GCSA with a score of 719. New Franklin Country Club was home turf to “The Bear”, Gary England was second at 733. The Cape was third at 744. Luccini, superintendent at Franklin for many years. His sons, Mike and Brian are in still in the business. Mike is following in the from left: Jim Paresi, Tim Berge, Ed from left: Jim Santoro, Brian Skinner, from left: Michelle Maltais, Jim Fitzroy, Gianni, Kurt Calderwood Dave Wallace, Andrew Ingham Nick Burchard, Dan McDermott Photo by Michelle Maltais 6 The Newsletter 25 Years of Turf Show & Conference Bliss by Gary Sykes, Executive Director Our show has been rolling forward for 25 years now and has been the main genera- tor of our turfgrass research funding program. We have plowed through snowstorms, walked a tight rope through economic setbacks, bobbed and weaved with the GIS, and more recently dealt with covid 1998 was the 1st hosting of the New England Regional Turfgrass Conference and Show and as you remem- ber it was in Providence, RI. That year, we came up with a theme the best we could. It hasn’t always been easy, but always worth it! In the end, in our 25 of Building Together for a Greener Tomorrow. The symbolism years the conference and show of being greener is hard to measure, but the effort that has gone has been the vehicle to gen- from left, Rachelle Sylvia, into the idea of “Building Together” has without a doubt reaped erate $2.5Million of research Brittany Rosenberg, Matt Light, benefits for the New England Turfgrass Industry. For 25 years, funding in New England since Nancy Rosenberg, the conference and show has grown its presence as a premier 1998. This is an amazing num- David Rosenberg event in the Turfgrass Industry. The show has a strong reputation ber considering our beginning not only as an across-the-board turfgrass trade show, but also for was funded by 8-$500 loans from each founding association. It a high-quality multi-tract education program. Since the begin- was a Hail Mary start, but there are a couple of reasons why it ning, the board has insisted that education must be the number 1 has been a successful one. focus each year to attract attendees and secure our success. This has without a doubt been a formula for success. As I said our education has always topped the chart. Great HELPING YOU WIN. SERVICE. SOLUTIONS. INSIGHTS. When it comes to your course, you need a partner that’s consistent. Count on us for the right products and technical insights you need to help your business thrive. CONTACT YOUR WINFIELD UNITED REPRESENTATIVE TODAY TO LEARN HOW WE CAN HELP YOU WIN. 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We have been wanting to chat about how things went and some ideas we might indescribably fortunate to have working with our board these last want to try next year! Thank you to Marketing and Events…..we 25 years, Mary Owen of UMass Extension, who has been with look forward to 2023! our show since day one. Ever since our beginning, Mary has chaired our education committee and guided our ship through Lastly, I want to thank everyone who has ever served the the challenges of good speakers and topics. Mary in 2020, foundation, who has attended over the last 25 years, who has announced her retirement from UMass along with reducing supported the show by exhibiting, those that have pitched in, her responsibilities with the show. The foundation would have a helpers, sponsors, speakers, guests and even anyone who might hard time explaining Mary’s importance because she has done have said to someone simply, “you should come to the New so much for our show’s success for the last 25 years, but it is very England Regional Turfgrass Conference and Show. It is too real that we owe Mary so much of our gratitude and appreciation good to miss.” We, thank you for making our Conference and for her efforts, interest, and leadership skills that she shared with Show, not just so successful but also 25 years full of bliss for the us. Education has been the number one reason that so many look turf Industry! See you in 2023, March 7-9! forward to the conference and show. from left. John Eidson, Mary Owen, Pat Hogan, Jason Lanier Another reason why we have reaped success, is to recognize the 25 years of working as our show manager, David Rosenberg, has kept our trade show on track. When we started, the idea was to consolidate several shows into one and giving each company a greater presence, in front of a larger audience for lower costs. The location along with David’s guidance has kept the mission intact. David has been with us all these years and treats our trade show and our exhibitors like family. We have been in the best hands over these years and David has set a high bar for show manag- ers to equal. He has taught all of us that by treating exhibitors fair and equally will pay the show dividends. His eye for detail continues to produce the high quality of an event that we are all so proud of. Each exhibitor, each reception and each attendee will receive his full attention during planning, setup and until he packs up and goes home after our show. As an event manager, David brings his team and family of Nancy and Brittany to our show along with many others over the years, making sure they all have their “showtime” smiles on representing the foundation, and keeping everyone feeling welcomed and appreciated. He 8 The Newsletter The work you do plays a vital role in the health and well-being of your guests and the community. We offer you a network of caring professionals with innovative solutions created to help you succeed. With Tom Irwin, you’re not alone. Chris Cyr | 774-279-4392 | chriscyr@tomirwin.com March-April 2022 9 GCSAA Update by Kevin Doyle A lot has happened in the golf them accountable. One facility has begun communications at every industry during and since the interaction point of the golf course. All staff are given scripts to tell beginning of the pandemic. every member/customer the expectations and etiquette required While it would be easy to go off during their round, no matter how many times they may have on a diatribe about the many heard them. altered aspects, one difference stands out among the rest: Is a full-blown communication program going to fill every divot, Increased rounds have pumped fix every ball mark and keep every cart where it belongs? I highly life into many facilities. doubt it, yet if it keeps your staff safer, it’s a positive result. If the message delivered enlightens even just a few unaware golfers to em- With full memberships — and brace the etiquette that makes our game special, then it will have even waiting lists — at some made a difference for the better. private clubs, to full tee-sheets, reduced outings, and increased GCSAA Resources and Deadlines revenue at daily fee facilities, golf is revitalized. Conversations with you Get Cool Stuff from your Association Already many GCSAA members have proven to me that this much needed increased engagement has come with a notably increased lack of Get started on Facility BMP Manuals etiquette. It doesn’t matter what type of facility, there are more Once your state BMP manual is available through GCSAA’s BMP balls in the air. There are more swings being taken. More carts are Planning Guide and Template you can easily create a facility BMP finding their way on the property. Not all of these are beneficial. manual for your facility. Access is easy with your GCSAA website What can be done? member log-in using the link immediately below, then select the facility BMP icon and go. Webinars are available to assist you with Increased rounds don’t necessarily equate to more stories of staff this easy to use tool. under siege by flying golf balls. Simple math would prove that having more golfers and tighter tee-times does increase the number Access the Facility BMP tool» of opportunities for issues. Do the new and returning golfers de- serve the blame for seeming additional instances of staff being hit EXCEL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM! or nearly hit by golf balls? There is no way to know, after all, it’s a The EXCEL Leadership problem that existed when the game was struggling for players too. Program offers leadership training Again, increased rounds mean more swings, more divots, and more for personal, career, ball marks. Some repaired by respectful golfers, many not. Tee and community/ markers, divot boxes, golf carts seem to have fallen target to more industry stewardship than their fair share of wayward golf club attacks. Unfortunately, for assistant superintendents; the future leaders in the golf course the proper turf isn’t always the target of these swings these days. management industry. Applications for the 2022 class are open Add to that list, the occurrence of divots taken out of greens and through June 16. collars seem to be on the rise too. Learning of this unnecessary and unwanted damage through conversations has increased, and The program the prevalence of such despair on social media mirrors that up-tick The EXCEL Leadership Program features two, two-day education too. None of this is new to our industry professionals, but the and training sessions and a trip to the annual GCSAA Conference seeming growth of these occurrences have become alarming. and Trade Show for assistant golf course superintendents. The education and travel for 2022-2023 includes: Golf cart traffic created an agronomic situation in recent years · Fall Meeting,TBD that has been difficult to address, most notably when they all were · GCSAA Conference and Trade Show, Feb. 6-9, 2023, Orlando driven where they belonged. Wayward carts aren’t anything new, · Spring Meeting, TBD yet more vehicles making their way on to the course seems to have increased the number of carts in undesirable situations. Harming Applicants must be: turf, ropes, and carts does more than add work to superintendents, · Currently employed as an assistant golf course superintendent it damages the bottom line of the facility. within the United States (including Alaska and Hawaii) or Canada. Is the lack of etiquette part of the new golf culture? I sure hope · A Class C member of GCSAA not. It seemed to me that during the lean golf years, facilities were · Able to participate for three full years so thrilled to have players that many overlooked indiscretions in For more information and to apply, visit the link: EXCEL favor of revenue. I have heard about facilities now getting more Leadership Program | GCSAA aggressive in tracking down perpetrators of damage and holding 10 The Newsletter GCSAA Update by Kevin Doyle Upcoming Education: Best Management Practices for Turfgrass Soil Testing and Application Travis Shaddox, Ph.D. June 16 @ noon Irrigation Water Quality and Soil Problems Glen Obear, Ph.D. June 28 @ noon Factors that Affect Pesticide Fate & Behavior on the Golf Course Travis Gannon, Ph.D. July 13 @ noon CUSHMAN UTILITY VEHICLES Course Marking - Local Rules & Best MARKING Practices for A LINEUP YOU CAN COUNT ON Your Golf Course Hauler 800(X) Todd Stice Aug. 23 @ 2 p.m. 13.5 hp gas, or 56V AC Lithium 800lb Payload – 600lb Tow Capacity Consistent Power & Efficiency Again, if I can be of any assistance, please feel free to contact me. 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In-season he can be found enhanced his crew leadership skills and enjoying any New England sporting gained experience of greens grow-ins and event, whether it be golf, football, base- tee box expansion projects. In August of ball or hockey. Visiting family, geocach- 2020, Tim’s hard work paid off and he ing, and hiking also were high on his free was made Superintendent back at Green time list. Hill. Joining the association was very Tim took a different path prior to the important to Tim. He hopes that the golf course industry. He served in the association will be an avenue to meet a Marine Corps from 2001 to 2008 and multitude of new industry partners, assis- the Army from 2008 to 2013. While tants, and superintendents. Even with his serving, he obtained the ranks of Infantry combat and education experience, Tim Platoon Sergeant, Assistant Operations states that some of the greatest lessons he Sergeant, and Personal Security Manager. has learned have been from fellow super- In July 2013, Tim’s career started at Following his military career, he then intendents! The 2022 season at Green Green Hill Golf Course as a general pursued his career in turf by complet- Hill is off to a great start, which Tim laborer. His passion and dedication for ing a BS in Turfgrass Management from credits to his team. the job was rewarded quickly with his Penn State and a BS in Business-Project appointment as Assistant Superintendent, Management from University of Phoenix. Welcome Tim O’Brien!! which he held until December of March-April 2022 13 10 Warning Signs that Your Body is Lacking Water By SLS Fitness Water makes up about two-thirds of your body weight, and a leading to dehydration and making it difficult for your body to person cannot live without water for more than a few days. Each function at its best. cell, organ and tissue in the body depends on water. It plays very key roles, for instance: Many people are not aware when their body lacks adequate • * It helps maintain the balance of body fluids. water. If you understand the signs of dehydration, it will help you know when you need to boost your water intake. • * It regulates and maintains body temperature. • * It lubricates your joints and eyes. Here are the top 10 warning signs that indicate your body lacks water. • * It protects your tissues, spinal cord and joints. • * It helps your body remove waste products and toxins. Headaches and lightheadedness • * It aids digestion. Some of the possible signs that your body lacks water are headaches and lightheadedness. A drop in your body’s hydration • * It helps control calorie intake. level might lead to a reduced amount of fluid surrounding your • * It helps keep your skin looking good and youthful. brain, which protects it from mild bumps and movement. Your body would stop working properly without water. Hence, Furthermore, dehydration decreases the flow of oxygen and it is crucial to keep your body hydrated. In order to stay hydrated blood to the brain. you should drink fluids and eat foods rich in water content. One recent report published in the Handbook of Clinical At times, more than usual your body may lose water. This can Neurology highlights the possible triggers of migraines and ten- occur because of vigorous physical activity, excessive sweating, sion-type headaches, and dehydration is one of them. diarrhea, vomiting, diabetes and frequent urination. Instead of reaching for a pill when suffering from a headache, This is the reason for an electrolyte imbalance in your body, drink a glass of water. If the headache is because of dehydration, 14 The Newsletter Water (continued) it will go away soon. The stools can harden because of exces- Believe it or not, but your body is prob- sive fluid loss due to diarrhea or vomiting. ably lacking water if you are not using Brain Fog, or poor concentration. Lack of water in the body can even cause the restroom every few hours. A healthy The human brain definitely shows signs heartburn and indigestion. amount of water intake results in regular when dehydrated because it is made up of urination, about four to seven times a day. approximately 90 percent water. Lack of As per a 2003 study published in the Not urinating at regular intervals can be water in the brain can influence your deci- European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, problematic because your body releases sion making, memory and mood. fluid loss and fluid restriction increase toxins through urination. constipation. It is thus essential to main- Dehydration can be the reason for tain hydration to prevent constipation. Also, you should keep an eye on the symptoms of brain fog, such as forgetful- color of your urine. It is an essential ness and difficulty focusing, thinking and Sudden food cravings. symptom of your hydration level. Clear or communicating. You should drink a glass of water before light-colored urine means a well-hydrated grabbing a snack the next time you have body, while dark yellow or amber-colored According to a 2013 study published in sudden hunger pangs or food cravings. urine indicates concentrated urine and is Clinical Autonomic Research dehydra- When dehydrated, your body sends false usually a symptom that your body lacks tion is one of the most frequently reported signals to your brain that you are hungry, water. brain-fog triggers, along with fatigue, lack when actually you are thirsty. of sleep, prolonged standing and feeling Fatigue and lethargy. faint. Because of loss of water and electrolytes If you are feeling, fatigued and lethar- in the body, craving a salty treat can be gic, it might be because of your dehy- In a 2011 study published in the British caused. Simply drink a sports drink that drated body. Lack of water can be the Journal of Nutrition it was found that consists of sodium, or you can make your reason for low blood pressure and inad- mildly dehydrated people performed own lemon water by mixing the juice of 1 equate oxygen supply throughout the worse on cognitive tasks and also reported lemon in a glass of water along with 1 tea- body, including the brain. Lack of oxygen difficulty making decisions. There were spoon of salt. causes sleepiness, fatigue and a lethargic also adverse changes in mood states of feeling. fatigue and anxiety. When your body experiences difficulty with glycogen production, you can expe- Additionally, when you are dehydrated, There is another 2011 study that was rience cravings for something sweet. You your body has to work much too hard to published in the Journal of Nutrition. can choose fruits like watermelon, papaya ensure proper blood circulation, trans- According to this study, it is concluded or berries that are sweet as well as high in porting nutrients and even breathing. that degraded mood, increased perception water content. Expending extra energy makes you tired of task difficulty, lower concentration and faster than usual. headache symptoms resulted from a 1.36 Reduced urination and change in color. percent dehydration in females. Bad Breath and dry mouth. Northeast Golf & Turf Supply Another sign that your body lacks a division of Northeast Nursery, Inc. - Est. 1982 water is bad breath. Your body produces less saliva because of lack of water. This Exclusive Distributor for Rain Bird Golf leads to an excess growth of bacteria in MA, NH, VT, ME and RI the mouth, causing bad or stinky breath. You can have a dry mouth along with bad breath. 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Joint and Muscle Pain A vital component of healthy joints and cartilage is water. In It was found that the heart rate changes in an average of three fact, they consist of about 80 percent water. If your body lacks beats per minute for every 1 percent change in body weight water, then your bones start grinding against each other, and resulting from dehydration. causing pain in the joints. Furthermore, dehydration causes modifications in electro- If your body is well hydrated, then your joints can handle sud- lytes present in your body, leading to low blood pressure. Heart den movements, such as running, jumping or falling awkwardly, palpitations become faster because of extra stress on your body. without any pain. This can be frightening and cause anxiety and panic. Try sipping water slowly if you feel your heart beating faster. Consult your Depletion of fluids through perspiration can bring about mus- doctor immediately if the problem persists. cles to contract, leading to cramps. A 2008 study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology shows that body water status Tips to prevent dehydration: is an essential consideration in modulating the hormonal and You should drink plenty of water and other fluids metabolic responses to resistance exercise. every day. The amount of water you need to drink usually depends on a number of factors, such as the climate in which you Scaly, dry skin and lips live, how physically active you are, and your overall health. Another indication that your body lacks water is dry skin that lacks elasticity. The skin requires a good amount of water to Start your day with a large glass of water (room temperature) remain in good condition because it is the body’s largest organ. and drink one full glass of water before every meal. A low water level is the reason for less sweating, which means When you are busy and often forget to drink water, you can the body is not able to wash away excess dirt and oil accumulated set a reminder to drink a glass of water a few times a day. on the skin throughout the day. Furthermore, because water aids in flushing toxins from the body, dehydration increases the risk Carry your own water bottle, no matter where you are going. of acne, eczema and psoriasis. Along with water, start including water-rich fruits and vegeta- Another indication of dehydration is dry and chapped lips. bles in your diet. Hence, along with moisturizing your skin with a good mois- Try not to drink beverages that can cause dehydration, such as turizer, by drinking an adequate amount of water you have to alcohol, energy drinks and others that contain caffeine. make sure you are hydrating your skin from the inside out. If you are suffering from a fever, vomiting or diarrhea, Accelerated heartbeat. increase your fluid intake to prevent severe dehydration. Dehydration has a direct influence on heart rate and perfor- mance. Making the blood more viscous dehydration causes a You should consult your doctor immediately if you are having decrease in plasma volume. symptoms such as extreme thirst, dizziness, not passing urine for more than eight hours, and a rapid or weak pulse. SINCE 1949 16 The Newsletter 10 Years of Tee-Up New YOUR TRUSTED England! TURF MANAGEMENT At this time, I am just about wrapping up the end of our 10th annual Tee-Up New England and without a doubt it has been our best one since we started in 2013! We have had more PARTNER courses before, but we have never had so much active bidding (210 individuals) and so high $ value of bids. This year 101 courses generated total revenue of $39,742 for turfgrass research. A few of the private courses went for some extremely high prices. I think it shows that it is hard to put a price on accessibility and Helena is your full-service turf management they may be trying to check off some of the items on their bucket partner and offers a wide range of innovative list. So, some individuals put it all out on the line to get those products, course mapping and analysis. cherished courses. To achieve the quality you desire, contact We must thank all clubs who donated. There are 99 of them, plus the NEGCOA for donating a Passport to N.E. Golf and a your local Helena representative or visit Day of Tennis at Longwood. It is great when having a conversa- HelenaProfessional.com. tion with some of the superintendents and they remind me, that they are planning to donate our next event. I have some that are Jeff Urquhart Louis Bettencourt on automatic re-entry for this year! We had added some new Sales Rep Helena Product Manager great courses in Maine and New Hampshire this year due to (781)571-1164 (978)580-8166 the help I received from Robert Searle (ME) and Randy Weeks (NH). Their help added some new facilities to the list for 2022 and expanded our presence up north. I hope they will return in 2023! Important: Always read and follow label instructions. Some products may not be registered for sale or use in all states and counties. Please check with your Helena representative to ensure registration status. Helena and People... Products... Knowledge... are registered trademarks With the obstruction of Covid-19, the Foundation was left of Helena Holding Company. © 2022 Helena Holding Company. HPG0222P with no choice but to not award any new funding until the trade show and conference could be reinitiated. As the dates of the 2022 show approached, the foundation announced new funding of to $81,169.00 on three projects that have begun this Spring. Another sign we are getting back to a more normal routine. We appreciate all researchers for their patience as we work to expand funding to average levels soon. Tee-Up New England 2023, April 10-17! Sincerely, Gary Sykes Executive Director NERTF, Inc. March-April 2022 17 UConn Turfgrass Field Day Thursday, July 28, 2022 at the Plant Science Research and Education Facility in Storrs, Connecticut For more information and to register, visit s.uconn.edu/TurfFieldDay2022 T he 2022 Turfgrass Field Day at the University of Connecticut offers exciting educational Attendees will have an opportunity to discuss ongoing latest research results, turfgrass professionals have the opportunity to opportunities for turfgrass research and interact with exhibitors professionals management and discuss the latest of all levels. concerns with the UConn turf developments and challenges in team. In addition to seeing the the industry. The date of the Field Day has been 7:30 – 9:15 Registration opens with continental breakfast, selected Visit with Exhibitors in order 9:15 – 9:30 Welcoming remarks Agenda: to provide the best opportunity 9:30 – 12:00 Guided tour of research plots including: to view the research plots when • Robotic mower research they are under the greatest • Annual bluegrass management in athletic fields summer stress. Cutting edge • Dollar spot management in fairways research in the areas of lawn care, • Turfgrass variety trials for lawn, sports, and golf sports and golf turf management • Fungicide efficacy for summer diseases will be presented. 12:00 – 1:00 Lunch Pesticide and certification credits will be available Early registration deadline is June 28, 2022 Turfgrass 18 Science Program The Newsletter Plant Science and Landscape Architecture UConn Extension pH Buffer PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONING AGENTS KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN Alkyl Polyethoxy Ether................................20.0% The Citric Acid ........................................................19.0% CAUTION Dimethyl poly siloxane (antifoam) ........... 1.0% Read entire label for additional CONSTITUENTS INEFFECTIVE AS SPRAY precautionary statements and use directions. ADJUVANT .................................................... 60.0% FOR PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY TOTAL ............................................................100.0% Nonionic PRECAUTIONS FIRST AID If on Skin: Wash with soap and water. Consult a physician if any irritation persists Penetrant Plus • Avoid getting in eyes or on skin. Use safety glasses with side shields (or goggles) and water repellent, If in Eyes: Rinse with clean water for 15 minutes. Remove chemical resistant gloves when handling this contact lenses after the first 5 minutes and continue to product. rinse. Seek medical attention if irritation persists. • Do not contaminate food, feed, seed or water If Ingested: Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting. Call supplies during application or when cleaning 911 or a physician for treatment advice. ® equipment. PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONING AGENTS KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN IN CASE OF SPILL OR MEDICAL EMERGENCY, Have the product label with you when calling a doctor or Power of Alkyl polyethoxy ethers, ethoxylated CONTACT CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300. going for treatment. derivatives, glycols and Pinene (polyterpenes) CAUTION polymers ................................................................ 100% NET CONTENTS Read entire label for additional precautionary statements and use directions. Activator 1 gallon (3.78 liters) Weight per gallon: 8.53 lbs. @ 68° F #HSMBUF 06/17 FOR PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY Harrell’s, LLC PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONING AGENTS Post Office Box 807 | Lakeland, FL 33802 | (800) 282-8007 | Harrells.com Polyoxyethylene Polyoxypropylene, Dipropylene Glycol Methyl Ether ..................................................................................................................90.0% Constituents Ineffective as Spray Adjuvant ........................................10.0% TOTAL .................................................................................................................100% ® PRECAUTIONS FIRST AID • Avoid getting in eyes or on skin. Use safety If on Skin: Wash with soap and water. Consult a KEEP OUT OF REACH OF glasses with side shields (or goggles) and physician if any irritation persists CHILDREN water repellent, chemical resistant gloves If in Eyes: Rinse immediately with plenty of water. when handling this product. Seek medical attention if irritation persists. Read entire label for additional • Do not contaminate food, feed, seed or water If Ingested: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. precautionary statements and use supplies during application or when cleaning Call 911 or a physician for treatment advice. directions. WARNING equipment. Combustible liquid. ADJUVANTS • Harmful to aquatic life Have the product label with you when calling a FOR PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY IN CASE OF SPILL OR MEDICAL EMERGENCY, doctor or going for treatment. Keep away from heat, sparks, CONTACT CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300. PRECAUTIONS open flames. • Avoid getting in eyes or on skin. Use safety glasses with side NET CONTENTS shields (or goggles) and water 2.5 gallons (9.46 liters) repellent, chemical resistant IN CASE OF SPILL OR (800) 282-8007 | Harrells.com Weight per gallon: 8.27 lbs. @ 68° F Post Office Box 807 | Lakeland, FL 33802 #HSMNPP 04/18 gloves when handling this MEDICAL EMERGENCY, product. CONTACT CHEMTREC • Do not contaminate food, feed, 1-800-424-9300. seed or water supplies during application or when cleaning equipment. • Harmful to aquatic life NET CONTENTS 1 quart (0.95 liters) Weight per quart: 2.12 lbs. @ 68°F #HSMACT 04/18 Harrell’s, LLC | (800) 282-8007 | Harrells.com Post Office Box 807 | Lakeland, FL 33802 Pushing your plant control products to the MAX. Adding adjuvants to your tank mix, decreases surface tension of water molecules and breaks through waxy leaf cuticle opening pathways for chemistries to get to work across the leaf surface. Are you ready to make every drop count? JIM FAVREAU CHARLES BRAMHALL (978) 227-2785 (508) 400-0600 jfavreau@Harrells.com cbramhall@Harrells.com JIM COHEN KENT LEMME (978) 337-0222 (413) 281-8087 jcohen@Harrells.com klemme@Harrells.com MIKE KROIAN TOM HOFFER (401) 265-5353 (401) 871-2916 mkroian@Harrells.com thoffer@Harrells.com www.harrells.com | 800.282.8007 Employee -Owned GCSANE Power of ADJUVANTS Ad 7.5 W x 10 H.indd 1 March-April 2022 6/1/2022 1:43:00 PM 19 Since 1970, Turf Products has been providing our valued customers with the knowledge, tools and equipment to protect and preserve the Northeast’s most beautiful outdoor environments. We are your single source supplier for turf mowing and maintenance equipment and golf irrigation systems, as well as drainage, pond aeration, lightning detection and much more. TPC has been selling Toro equipment continuously for over half a century. Together we deliver the most innovative products in the golf industry. Toro products are developed by golf experts for individuals like you who work hard to maintain awless turf conditions. Turf Products is proud to announce the addition of the Ventrac product line. With over 30 commercial-grade attachments, Ventrac is America’s most versatile tractor . . . built to get work done! Call: (800) 243-4355 or visit us at: www.turfproductscorp.com 20 The Newsletter Please patronize these Friends of the Association Agresource, Inc. Beals & Thomas, Inc. Country Club Enterprises 110 Boxford Rd. 144 Turnpike Road PO Box 670, 29 Tobey Rd. Rowley, MA 01969 Southborough, MA 01772 W. Wareham, MA 02676 Agresource Inc. is a proud manufacturer and 32 Court Street Club Car golf cars, Carryall utility vehicles. distributor of quality compost, soil, and sand Plymouth, MA 02360 throughout the northeast for over 30 years. Keith Tortorella (508) 982-4820 Civil Engineers–Landscape Architects–Land Agresport, a division of Agresource focused on Mike Giles (978) 454-5472 Surveyors–Planners–Environmental Specialists materials and services specifically for the golf and sports fields market working together to Sarah Stearns 508-366-0560 enhance and maintain your unique properties sstearns@bealsandthomas.com DAF Services, Inc. Dave Harding office: (978) 388-5110 Beals & Thomas specializes in golf course 20 Lawnacre Rd. cell: (978) 904-1203 site design services including irrigation Windsor Locks, CT 06096 pond analysis & design, drainage & utility Mike Carignan 978-270-9132 Custom pumping solutions. Custom improvements, permitting, hydrogeologic mcarignan@agresourceinc.com pump controls. Complete pump service. evaluations, construction administration, www.agresourceinc.com boundary & topographic surveys, Serving all of New England. master planning & project design. Tim Berge, Sales Manager Atlantic Golf & Turf c (860) 690-1192 o (860) 623-5207 x227 27 Industrial Boulevard The Cardinals, Inc. tberge@dafsvcs.com Turners Falls, MA 01376 166 River Rd., PO Box 520 Specializing in agronomy through Unionville, CT 06085 the distribution of fertilizer, seed & Dependable Petroleum Service Golf course & landscape supplies. chemicals throughout New England. One Roberts Road John Callahan (860) 916-3947 Chris Cowan (413) 530-5040 Plymouth, MA 02360 Scott Gabrielson (401) 258-5830 Paul Jamrog (401) 524-3322 UST / AST facility maintenance, Scott Mackintosh CPAg (774) 551-6083 installation & compliance testing. www.atlanticgolfandturf.com Cavicchio Greenhouses, Inc. Bruce Garrett / Francis Turner 110 Codjer Lane (508) 747-6238 A-OK Turf Equipment Inc. Sudbury, MA 01776 bgarrett@dependablecompany.com 1357 Main St. Annuals, perennials, garden mums, www.dependablecompany.com Coventry, RI 02816-8435 ground covers, loam, & mulch. Lastec, Tycrop, Blec, Wiedenmann, Darren Young (978) 443-7177 Finch Turf Therrien, Graden, Sweep & Fill, Baroness, & used equipment. Finch Turf is your premier John Deere Charles C. Hart Seed Co., Inc. Golf Distributor in the Northeast. Mike Cornicelli (401) 826-2584 www.pavewithasi.com 304 Main St. Bill Rockwell (508) 789-5293 Wethersfield, CT 06109 Mark Casey (617) 447-4076 Authorized distributor for Bayer, Syngenta, Ryan Lane (978)758-8671 BASF Turf & Ornamental Grigg Brothers foliar fertilizers, & Aquatrols. Call or visit our website at www.finchturf.com 169 Kings Hwy Specializing in custom seed blends. Hancock, NH 03449 Robin Hayes (508) 237-2642 Five Star Golf Cars & “We don’t make the turf. We make it better.” Utility Vehicles Pete Jacobson (919) 530-9062 peter.jacobson@basf.com Corbett Irrigation 174 Main Street Buzzards Bay, MA 02532 Concord, MA E-Z GO Golf Cars, Cushman Utility Vehicles Golf Course GIS as-built and mapping BACKED by BAYER services Integrate into your existing Andrew Ingham (617) 780-5482 Building on an already solid foundation control system map Or Google Earth. Andrew@fivestargolfcars.com of proven products to help you succeed. MA Territory Kyle McNerney (978) 897-9004 Brian Giblin (508) 439-9809 Visit Corbett GIS Mapping brian.giblin@bayer.com www.backedbybayer.com May - June 2022 21 Please patronize these Friends of the Association FMC Corporation Larchmont Engineering McNulty Construction Corp. Mike Marino, CGCS & Irrigation P. O. Box 3218 11 Larchmont Lane Framingham, MA 01705 Market Specialist – New England and New York Region Lexington, MA 02420 Asphalt paving of cart paths, walkways, Offering a full range of inventory for parking areas; imprinted asphalt. 2929 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19104 irrigation drainage, pumps, fountains & John McNulty (508) 879-8875 landscape lighting products & services for 860-287-3334 all of your residential & commercial needs. mike.marino@fmc.com (781) 862-2550 Susan Tropeano MTE, Inc. Turf Equipment Solutions Fore The Turf 115 Franklin Street Extension Lazaro’s Golf Course Derry, NH 03038 Proudly representing Floratine Products Group, Supplies & Accessories JRM Inc., and Greenleaf Technologies. New England’s source for equipment: New & dba Hammond Paint & Chemical Co., Inc. pre-owned mowers, tractors, & maintenance Brian Juneau 781-738-3201 items from: Jacobsen, Turfco, Smithco, Ventrac, 738 Main St., Suite 223 brianjuneau21@yahoo.com Redexim, Neary Grinders, Ryan, Buffalo Waltham, MA 02154 Turbine, Mahindra, Gravely, Standard, Par-Aide Complete line for all your of golf course supplies. Par Aide, Standard, Eagle & others. Sales, Parts, & Service all brands. Harrell’s LLC One, turf & ornamentals, aquatics, turf marking paint, safety items, adjuvants. Derry Shop: (603) 404-2286 19 Technology Drive Auburn, MA 01501 Joe Lazaro–cell: (617) 285-8670 Sean Smith NE Sales Mgr., Fax: (781) 647-0787 (603) 303-4237 Turf & Ornamental supplies. Email: jlazaro698@aol.com Lucas Doucette North Eastern MA/Boston Chuck Bramhall (508) 400-0600 www.lazarogolfcoursesupplies.com Cell 617-990-2427 ldoucette@mte.us.com Jim Cohen (978) 337-0222 Jim Favreau (978) 227-2785 Aaron Bunn Western MA Mike Kroian (401) 265-5353 Cell 508-825-6639 Abunn@mte.us.com Maher Services Kent Lemme (413) 281-8087 Dana Northrop South Shore/Cape Cod 71 Concord Street Cell 978-857-3726 Dnorthrop@mte.us.com N. Reading, MA 01864 Helena Agri-Enterprises Elliot Leonard Norfolk/Bristol MA Well drilling, pump service & well maintenance Cell 508-272-0699 eleonard@mte.us.com 101 Elm Street Peter Maher cell: (781) 953-8167 Hatfield, MA 01038 Eric Burke NH or (978) 664-WELL (9355) Cell 603-212-6395 eburke@mte.us.com National distributors of all your turf Fax (978) 664-9356 chemicals & fertilizers. Extensive line www.maherserv.com Matt Hunter ME of Helena Branded wetting agents, Cell 207-385-6684 mhunter@mte.us.com foliars, micro nutrients & adjuvants. Jeff Urquhart (781) 571-1164 Mayer Tree Service Mungeam Golf Design, Inc. www.helenaagr.com Providing a wide range of tree care from Plant Health Care to tree removal. Mobile wood 195 SW Main Street waste grinding services. Stump grinding. Douglas, MA 01516 Hunter Industries Land clearing. Loam and mulch delivery. Tree Golf course architect pruning to enhance shot value and playability. Hunter manufactures comprehensive golf Office: (508) 476-5630 irrigation solutions designed to simplify Richard Grant (978) 500-8849 Cell: (508) 873-0103 irrigation. From our Pilot Command Center rich@mayertree.com Email: markamungeam@gmail.com irrigation management software to the Contact: Mark A. Mungeam, ASGCA most reliable total top serviceable rotors in the industry to rotary nozzles for bunkers MAS Golf Course Construction www.golfdesignconsultant.com or landscape lighting for the clubhouse, 60 Lumber St. Hunter has a solution for every golf course. Hopkinton, MA 01748 Dave Antunes 401.644.2777 Fulfilling all your renovation david.antunes@hunterindustries.com and construction needs. hunterindustries.com/golf Matthew Staffieri (508) 243-2443 matt@masgolfconstruction www.masgolfconstruction.com 22 The Newsletter Please patronize these Friends of the Association New England Turf Farm, Inc. On-Course Golf Inc., SiteOne Golf P.O. Box 777 Design/Build 7 Lincoln Road West Kingston, RI 02892 16 Maple Street Foxboro, MA 02035 Many types of tallgrasses and bentgrass Acton, MA 01720 Offering our customers the most complete line available for golf courses, sports turf and Golf Course Craftsmen. We serve all your of products, service & expertise in the industry. landscapers. Expert installation available. remodeling and renovation needs. You can trust Ron Tumiski (508) 697-2757 Office: (800) 451-2900 your project with us! We make you look good! Ernie Ketchum (508) 364-4428 Sean Hanley (978) 337-6661 erniesod@comcast.net www.on-coursegolf.com Sodco Inc. Mike Brown (508) 272-1827 PO Box 2 www.newenglandturf.com Slocum, Rl 02877 Precision Laboratories 1-800-341-6900 NMP Golf Construction Corp. 1428 S. Shields Drive Black Beauty, Tall Fescue, Green & Fairway Waukegan, IL 60083 25 Bishop Ave. Height Bent, Short Cut Black Beauty, Ste. A-2, Williston, VT 05495 Specialized chemistries that enhance Short Cut Blue, 90-10 Fine Fescue plants, seeds, soil and water. Golf course construction Installation options available Greg Bennett 978-877-3772 Contact: Pat Hogan, Alicia Pearson Mario Poirier (888) 707-0787 www.precisionlab.com Sustainable Turf Science, Inc. Northeast Golf & Turf Supply Prime Source STS Turf 6 Dearborn Road 3208 Peach Street 68 Winchendon Rd. Peabody, MA 01960 Erie, PA 16508 Baldwinville, MA 01436 Complete line of Golf Course, National, full line distributor of turf, Advanced technology fertilizers and Landscape & Lawn Care Construction ornamental & specialty products. Exclusive complete soil and water testing. & Maintenance Supplies distributor of Prime Source branded Jim Paresi, CGCS Tom Rowell (978) 317-0673 pesticides & specialty products. (831) 524-8850) Jeff Brown (508) 868-8495 Mike Blatt, Northeast Territory Manager Dan Fuller (508) 789-2323 Brad Snavely, Technical Director (814) 440-7658 (831) 224-3179 www.ststurf.com North Shore Hydroseeding Putnam Pipe Corp. 49 North Putnam St. Hopkinton & Taunton, MA Danvers, MA 01923 Syngenta Professional Products Providence, RI Hydroseeding & erosion control services. P.O. Box 1775 Distributor of water, sewer, drain and Wells, ME 04090 Brian King (978) 762-8737 stormwater pipe & fittings. Erosion www.nshydro.com & sediment control products. Free John Bresnahan (413) 333-9914 delivery & 24-hour service. Melissa Hyner Gugliotti (860) 221-5712 David Purnam 508-435-3090 Nutrien Solutions Target Specialty Products Suppliers of Chemicals, Fertilizer, & Grass Seed Read Custom Soils 165 Grove Street, Suite 70 Franklin, MA 02038 (978) 685-3300 5 Pond Park Road, Suite 1 Nick Burchard (401) 601-7213 Hingham, MA 02043 Supplier of fertilizer, chemicals & grass seed. Drew Cummins (401) 952-4219 Consistent sand for the next twenty years. Jim Pritchard, Territory Manager 401-862-1098 www.nutrien.com Top dressing sands, root zone blends, Glenn Larrabee 774-670-8880 high density bunker sand,“early green” black sand, divot & cart path mixes. Mark Pendergrast (617) 686-5590 Garrett Whitney (617) 697-4247 Ed Downing (508) 440-1833 www.readcustomsoils.com May - June 2022 23 Please patronize these Friends of the Association Tartan Farms, LLC Tuckahoe Turf Farms, Inc. Welch Mechanical P.O. Box 983 PO Box 167 Welch Mechanical is a mobile repair West Kingston, RI 02892 Wood River Junction, Rl 02894 company specializing in golf course equipment. We provide a variety of services Dave Wallace (401) 641-0306 Tuckahoe Turf grows some of the finest including but not limited to hydraulic and sod in the Northeast. We grow Kentucky electrical systems repairs, engine repair, Bluegrass, Fine Fescue, Tall Fescue, Sprayer calibration and repair, welding/ Tanto Irrigation and Blue/Fescue blends. We also have fabrication, and rebuilding mower reels. several bentgrass varieties at both tee and 5 N. Payne Street Please check out our website green height. Please call for details. www.welchmechanical.com Elmsford, NY 10532 Scott McLeod (401) 230-2631 Golf Irrigation specialists. Proudly Peter DeBrusk (603) 819-9700 providing the Golf Industry with irrigation services for over 50 Years. 800-556-6985 Winding Brook Turf Farm Wethersfield, CT and Lyman, ME Bill Bartels (914) 347-5151 Turf & Golf Services 240 Griswold Road Chase Cameron (203) 233-1482 Wethersfield, CT 06109 Tim Clark (845) 325-3868 13 Bachelor St. Kathy Arcari (401) 639-5462 tantoirrigation.com West Newbury, MA 01985 karcari@windingbrookturf.net Turf & Golf Services provides golf course www.windingbrookturf.com superintendents with resources to maximize Tom Irwin, Inc. used equipment resale value and a resource for 13 A Street reasonably priced, quality turf equipment. WinField United Burlington, MA 01803 Contact Ryan Green (603) 512-2898 29 Gilmore Drive–Unit C (800) 582-5959 ryan@golfandturfservice.com Sutton, MA 01590 www.tomirwin.com Using industry-leading insights to provide We bring you a network of professionals and you with the products that help you win. innovative solutions dedicated to your success. Turf Products Tim Hanrahan (978) 815-9810 With Tom Irwin, you’re not alone. 157 Moody Rd. thanrahan@landolakes.com Enfield, CT 06082 Chris Cyr, Chris Leonard (339) 793-0727 Client Relations Manager: 774-279-4392 Toro Equipment & Irrigation– cleonard@landolakes.com Serving the industry since 1970 Jay Popko (413) 454-3847 800-243-4355 jpopko@landolakes.com Tree Tech, Inc. Bill Conley 6 Springbrook Rd Nat Binns (332) 351-5189 Foxboro, MA 02035 Winterberry Irrigation www.turfproductscorp.com Foxboro, Wellesley, Fall River Pump installation and sales. Full service tree service specializing in Irrigation installation, service and repairs. zero impact tree removal, stump grinding, Valley Green Wire tracking, GPS mapping, grounding tree pruning & tree risk assessments testing, start-up, and winterization. 14 Copper Beech Drive by our team of Certified Arborists. Kingston, MA 02364 Matt Faherty 860-681-8982 Andy Felix (508) 543-5644 mfaherty@winterberrylandscape.com Phone: (413) 533-0726 Fax: (413) 533-0792 Visit www.winterberryirrigation.com “Wholesale distributor of turf products” Doug Dondero (508) 944-3262 Jon Targett (978) 855-0932 Joe Trosky (860) 508-9875 24 The Newsletter Golf Course Superintendents Association of New England The Newsletter–Rate Schedule THE NEWSLETTER DISPLAY ADVERTISING ORDER FORM Company Name: Phone: Address: Contact Name: Email: Issues (List month or months of publications where we will publish your ad):  Amount of payment: Payment can be made by check payable to GCSANE or by credit card using the Pay Pal link on the home page of the Association's website at gcsane.org. You do not need a Pay Pal account to use your credit card. 3 Times Per Yr. 6 Times Per Yr. 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