GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION OF NEW ENGLAND ^lot/ember and oJ^ecemLer 1958 "The worship most acceptable to God, comes from a thankful and cheerful heart." — Plutarch. We humans are getting to be a forgetful lot when it comes to old traditions. This may be the penalty for living in this rapidly expanding scientific age. Peoples minds are being bombarded with so many different thoughts concerning the rest of the world and even into outer space it is no wonder that the traditions so close to our forefathers are slowly fading from the present generation. One of these traditions is the solemn observance of Thanksgiving Day. This writer always feels it a duty to urge all the readers of the Newsletter to devote a few moments of sincere thanksgiving on this special day. And pass on some of the traditions to * your children too. Keep the embers glowing. This issue of the Newsletter covers two months of activities in the Association starting with the October 6 meeting at the Ledgemont Country Club, Seekonk, R . I. Thanks to Tony Caranci, Jr., the host Superintendent, this was a generous last minute quick switch arrangement. It was the writers first visit to Ledgemont and there were many favorable impressions. There was the spacious, white, newly renovated, picture windowed club house, overlooking the entire area, the well groomed well laid out 18 hole golf course, the neat condition of all traffic areas, parking space, walks, and tees, and finally the newly sodded interior slopes of the traps. Tony is on the ball. It was a beautiful day for golf and for the worlds series too depending upon which team you were on. Caddies were scarce but ambitious and willing. Our caddy asked to carry double and then volunteered to carry four bags plus his radio around his neck. Quite a job and taking a chance on his returns too had he known the Scotchmen in our foursome. T h e caddie was a Braves fan. At the end of nine holes the Braves were losing and so was the caddy's enthusiasm. T h e results of Oct. 6 tournament are: 1st net—Tony Snerandio: 2nd net-Sam Mitchell. Tr.: 3rd n e t - P . On October 15, several of our members joined with the Northeastern Golf Course Superintendents Association at the Ekwanok C. C., Manchester, Vermont, Paul O'Leary's present location. Incidentally, Paul is doing a great job here. He is not only the Superintendent at the Ekwanok C. C., but is also supervising an adjoining 18 hole course, the Equinox G. C. Those in attendance from the G.C.S.A. of N.E. were Anderson, Blake, Brigham, Darling, Grant, O'Grady, O'Connor and Silvar. It was a beautiful day to make more enjoyable a splendid course surrounded by mountains in their autumn glory. It was good to shake hands again with the Northeastern men, with A1 Radko and Dr. Schread, the guest speaker. We always marvel at Dr. Schread's firm delivery, without notes and without a falter. Incidentally, his subject, D.D.T., Friend or Foe, suggested a few notes to pass on. All insecticides are dangerous unless handled with caution. Read labels carefully. Know what you are using and what you are doing. Wear protective clothing, footwear and rubber gloves. D.D.T. and many other insecticides entering the bloodstream or lungs can cause much damage or even death. SO — Be Careful with all chemicals you work with. Make sure empty containers are properly destroyed. Children and pets are inquisitive. T h e members of our Association may be interested to know that the November meeting of the Northeastern Association, their annual meeting, was held at the Mohawk G. C., Schenectady, N. Y., November 11. Special plans were made to honor Lawrence Dickinson. Some of our members had hoped to attend but up to this writing no news has been received about this. O U R ASSOCIATION M E M B E R S in good standing will be found on the reverse side of this page. T H E ASSOCIATION BY-LAWS: A report of the By-Law Committee is enclosed with this Newsletter. It should be to your interest to know what it is all about. Please read before our next meeting. Kirouac. T h e big tournament of the month and the last outdoor meeting of the season was the Pro-Supt. John Shanahan Memorial Scotch tourney at Brae Burn, October 27. A long spell of rainy weather still persisted on that day but in spite of the inclement weather 23 teams teed off. T h e rain not only softened the course but that iron heart of Arthur Anderson regarding tee markers. Actually the markers were moved forward a few feet on some tees with a real break to the regular front position on the number 8 ravine hole. Curses. T h e writer still skyed one into the depths. T h e coffee and donuts at the 12th tee were just what the doctor ordered and the fellows appreciated this special service so late in the season. T h e finish of this tournament was an exciting one. J i m Browning and Phil Cassidy held the lead for a time with a net 70. Then Ed Kirouac and Sam Mitchell Jr., with a net 69 and finally T e x McReynolds and Burt Clark tied for first place with another 69. T h e 18-hole playoff took place November 7 and this also was an exciting match with the McReynolds and Clark team winning with a net 68. Browning and Cassidy third, McGrail and Mansfield and Sauger and Wolfgang tied for fourth with 71, Guliano and Brigham and McDonald and Hilchey tied at 72. NEXT MEETING DECEMBER 1st WALTHAM FIELD STATION Luncheon 12:30 P.M. Guest Speaker: DR. WILLIAM KLOMPARENS Pathologist The Upjohn Company, Formerly at Michigan State. Subject: Symptoms of Turf Diseases and Disease Control. A timely subject after this season. Don't miss it. Meeting of By-Law Committee at 10 A. M. Joint Meeting By-Law Committee and Directors at 11:00 P. M. He who thanks but with the lips Thanks but in part; The full, the true Thanksgiving Comes from the heart. - J. A. Shedd. H. DARLING, Editor MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING October 1, 1958 A L B E R T ALLEN JOSEPH DINARDI R O B E R T MUCIARONE JOHN ALMONTE JOHN DOMBEK EDWARD N. MURPHY A R T H U R ANDERSON LUCIEN DUVAL JOHN MELLO T . P. ANDERSON WILLIAM EDLUND JOHN MILESKI WILLIAM ASH ALFRED EDMONDSON THOMAS N I B L E T TONY ASQUINO JUDSON EDWARDS JOHN O'CONNOR A. M. BARNEY HOWARD FARRANT MICHAEL O'GRADY NORMAN BARNES MANUEL FRANCIS JOSEPH OLDFIELD A. D. BLAKE E L M E R FULLER MELVIN O'KELLY RICHARD BLAKE HENRY GENTHNER PAUL O'LEARY M. BRAGA IGNACE GILL CHARLES PARKER SIMIONE BRAIO MARIO FANIZIA EDWARD PHINNEY RAY BRIGHAM R O B E R T GRANT COSIMO PIANTEDOSI JOHN J . BROCK J . J . GRADY DAVID REGAN M I L T O N BROWN CARROLL HALL RALPH R O B E R T S NICK BRUNO FRANKLIN HAMMOND GEORGE ROMMELL EDWARD BEUCHER STEPHEN HANNON E R N E S T RUBY JOSEPH B U T L E R CHARLES HILCHEY A L B E R T SANDERS CARMEN CAPPOZZI ROGER HINES JOHN SENKARIK JOSEPH CAPPOZZI HENRY HOMANS, J R . RAY SHEEHAN EUGENE CHAREST GUILFORD JOHNSON DANIEL SILVER ANTHONY CARANCI, J R . THOMAS FARRINGTON JAMES A. SMITH FRANK CARIGLIA JOHN R E A L T Y A. J . SPERANDIO WILLIAM C A R T E R WILLIAM LARNER J . F. SPERANDIO PHILIP CASSIDY JOHN LATVIS N. J . SPERANDIO OSCAR CHAPMAN VETO LOCANTORE LEON ST. P I E R R E A L B E R T CLARK WILLIAM MAHONEY GEORGE STAVROS RICHARD_MANSFIELD T E D SWANSON A R T H U R CODY LOUTS M A R O T T A SAM SWAYZE DANIEL COLLINS JAMES McCORMACK PATRICK TAMEO S T U A R T CORNELL FRANCIS MEEHAN GUY TEDESCO EDWARD CURRAN DONALD M I T C H E L L GEORGE VOLMER R. J . DANDURAND SAM MITCHELL, SR. R O G E R WALLACE WILLIAM D E S T WILLIAM M I T C H E L L GEORGE W E B S T E R CLAYTON DALY SAM MITCHELL, J R . DONALD A. DAIGLE HOMER DARLING PHILIP M I T C H E L L JOHN HUDYKA NORMAN MUCIARONE