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Sponsors a n d administrators of the Lawrence S.
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OUR M A N IN THE "WHITE HOUSE"

KEEP THOSE FINGERS CROSSED

Let's hear a long New England locomotive cheer for our
own Dick Blake who, as newly-elected vice-president, is second
in command for the Golf Course Superintendents Association
of America.
And what does our man in the
GCSAA's "White
House"
think
about the whole thing?
"First of all, I'm grateful to the
people who got behind this thing and
pushed it through", Dick gushes. "If
it weren't for them, I wouldn't have
had a chance. Now that they made
it possible, I intend to do everything
to warrant the position."
This latest step forward for New
England's man of many titles has a
rosy future attached. According to
form, Dick should be in line for the national presidency when
the voters gather to pick their leader a year from now.
"That's not even on my mind now", Dick glows. "I just
want to do a good job. And you can put me down right now
for being a strong advocate of knowledge and education programs in our group. We have to uplift our image. And with
those two facets growing, we should really get there."
Blake is one of New England's public relations-minded
supers. "I am concerned with the relationship between the
superintendent and the member", he preaches. "What we have
to do is make the member aware of the importance of our
work, plus the vastness of it. He should know that you just
don't drop a handful of seed in the ground, sprinkle it with
water and then watch it grow into full bloom."
The new veep, who is entering his 10th season as the man
who makes the green grass grow all around-round-round at
Mount Pleasant, is a firm believer in the drive to establish a
certification program. He also takes strong stands on the misuse of chemicals. "That all comes with education", he quips.
After 15 years in the business, Dick laughs at his introduction to golf course work. "I never had it in mind when
I applied to UMass", he spouts. "What I wanted to do was
find a place in wildlife management. But the course at UMass
was filled, so I switched to turf. That was the greatest switch
anyone ever made."
Speaking of UMass, Blake has his ideas on improvement
there, "What would really be an asset would be for the state
to build a golf course at the school", Dick believes. "There
are courses at most of the other big turf colleges. I think we
should make a concentrated effort to get one at UMass."
Blake, then, doesn't seem to mind wearing the two hats of
national vice-president and sectional president. "I have some
good men working with me in both groups", he heaved a
sigh of relief. "That's all you need . . . cooperation and understanding. I hope this year will be full of it for me."
— GERRY FINN

It wasn't .that bad a winter, eh Al?
"Well," chirped Dr. Alexander Radko of the USGA Green
Section, "all I can tell you is what that bird shouted after he
jumped out the 13th story window. As he passed the seventh
floor, he was heard to comment . . . 'It's O.K. so f a r ! ' "
That was, in fact, the way AI
summed up the mild curses of the
Northeast weather plot to plague its
golf course superintendents while he
was between lectures during the
UMass Fine Turf Conference in
Chicopee.
"February 15th through the end
of March", Al continued. "That's
the critical period. You know how
unpredictable our weather can be at
that time of year. But if we survive
that, we shouldn't be anywhere near
the pickle we were in this time in 1969."
Aside from plotting the future of the grasses for the coming
golf season, Al is engaged in the interesting project of feeding more research dollars into the USGA program.
"We have a budget of $32,000 for research in the USGA",
Al checked his figures carefully. "That's not enough for my
money. I'd like to see it increase to around fifty thousand, but
it will take time."
Al reports that the transition of executive directorship of
the USGA hasn't stunted the growth of its Green Section arm.
"P. J. Boatwright appears to have the same goals as Joe
Dey", Dr. Radko gave a vote of confidence to the new czar
of amateur golf. I'm sure he'll continue to see how important
our work is."
As far as the present research program is concerned, Al
reports that concentration is on the development of stronger
fairway grasses. "We have men working on both blue and
bent strains", Al told. "What we would like is a dwarf typ.e
of grass. Something that's easier to handle."
Such an undertaking is a long-term deal. And that's why
Al is looking for an increase in research funds.
In the meantime he is cross-cutting his job with some pitch
work for the superintendents. "I've noticed that the supers
•aren't getting the recognition for their part in making some
of the major tournaments a success on television", Al noted.
"I would iike to see the TV people educated to the fact that
the super is responsible for the condition of the golf course
. . . not the pro."
Dr Radko, then, is a thinking man's superintendent booster. What he's most interested in, though, is a clear-cut victory
for the super over old man winter. "Let's keep our fingers
crossed in these critical times", he perked. "You people deserve a break from the forces of weather."
We sure do, Al.
— GERRY FINN

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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
The GCSAA Conference and Show held at Houston is now
history and from all reports set a record not only in attendance but in providing information of value to the Golf Course
Superintendents. All educational programs were well attended
and those people participating in the program did an outstanding job.
The Industrial Exhibits provided interested superintendents
and club officials the opportunity to view first hand all new
equipment and supplies, and the chance to discuss problems
or ask specific questions related to their particular problems.
I personally had the opportunity to talk with a club president and greens committee chairman from a local club, who
were attending this Conference and Show for the first time
with their superintendent. They just couldn't believe that a
show of this type and size existed; that specialized equipment
was available and that certain machines to do specific renovation procedures could be purchased to improve their golf
course. When they found out that this was the 41st Conference and Show and that a previous conference was held in
Houston in 1960, they were even more surprised. I explained
that a conference is held every year and that since 1959 to
1970 our Association has grown by 84% in membership and
by total registration 142%.
The next question from the club president was directed to
his superintendent. "Have you been going each y e a r ? " His
answer was no, I didn't think you would give me the expense
money to go.
I won't go into the details of the conversation that followed
but I can assure you that this particular superintendent will
be attending all future conferences and educational programs
at that club's expense. He was also told to keep his chairman
informed of new materials and machines that could be used
to make his work easier, that they would purchase labor saving
equipment and golf supplies and materials if he would only ask.
The superintendent later came back and said he had approval to purchase several major pieces of equipment and
that the chairman had even purchased golf supplies for the
course at his expense.
I wonder how many superintendents are still afraid to ask
for those tools that are required and necessary that he might
do his job and provide a good golf facility for his membership?
The University of Mass. Conference also set an attendance
record (775) and the Educational Programs were enthusiastically received. The current problems on pollution were of
particular interest as many superintendents have been aware
and concerned with the problems of misuse of pesticides, water
pollution, land-use and green belts LONG BEFORE it was popular to be concerned or even interested.
Norm Kramer's (Pres. GCSAA) topic on "Certification for
the Golf Course Superintendent" was well received not only
by the more progressive and younger superintendents but by
those with years of experience and knowledge who, through
hard work, constant evaluation and observation learned, often
the hard way, how to manage and successfully operate a golf
course.
Did you ever notice how many of the older superintendents
sit in the front row and listen to all the speakers. How they
ask questions and discuss problems later. As one old timer
remarked after over-hearing, two young men complaining
about a certain speaker's topic, "I wish I was smart enough
not to have to listen to what that educator had to say."
President —
First Vice President —
Second Vice President —
R I C H A R D C. BLAKE
'ROBERT G R A N T
THOMAS CURRAN
211 Sewall Street
22 Patricia Road
153 Fisher Street
Boylston. Mass. 01505
Sudbury. Mass. 01776
Walpole, Mass. 02081
Phone 869-2737
Phone 443-2671
Phone 668-7221
Club Affiliation
.Club Affiliation
Club Affiliation
M t . Pleasant Country Club
Brae Burn Country C l u b
The Country Club

Did you ever notice also that what many of the older superintendents lack in formal education is more than offset by
experience and knowledge and an over-abundance of interest,
enthusiasm, determination and dedication both to the club
(their employer) and to their profession and association.
Attending educational programs although immensely important is only part of a superintendent's search for knowledge. The real "nitty gritty" discussions over specific topics
with your fellow superintendents is equally important and
always well worth the effort.
Did you notice the people, especially the young men in
attendance at the conference and banquet? Interested, polite
and clean. Last week I stopped at the Hotel Northampton
where we used to meet only a few years ago. How we have
grown, not only as individuals but as an Association! We had
superintendents in attendance from all over, many from Canada, a student from Oregon and one from Wyoming. George
Thompson, a previous student, a Massachusetts native who
as a student left New England for practical education with
Roy Nelson in Chicago, did an excellent job as a speaker and
is a credit to his profession and association, the Mid Atlantic,
where he takes an active part.
How proud Dr. Joe Troll and his associates at the University of Mass. must be to see this program expand each year.
Do you remember Prof. Dickinson, the man who started it
all way back in 1927? His foresight and dedication to "the
little grass plant" has made so much possible for us all.
How proud I have been to present scholarships from the
GCSAA for the past 4 years to outstanding young superintendents. We should all be proud that our Association
(NEGCSA) has established the Prof. Lawrence S. Dickinson
Memorial Trust, that other associations comprised of men who
went to school here have donated to this Memorial Fund.
It seems strange that a program of this type doesn't receive 100% support from all those superintendents who went
to school here, from those industrial and commercial people
who have gained so much and from the golf associations and
golf clubs, many of whom owe their existence to this pioneer
of turf education.
Strange also is the fact that very little recognition and publicity is given to this conference and to the men in this profession, when so many have contributed so much to golf.
How about the young man — at school to learn and work
-— often his family has made a great sacrifice that he might
go to school. He himself has usually labored industriously at
part time jobs to gain an education. Does he^get the same
recognition and publicity as does the student who is on dope,
a drop-out or whose only purpose is to take up space, to protest and demand things that he has never earned.
Last week Past President Leon St. Pierre and Harry Tynan,
Superintendent Pittsfield C. C., drove to Toronto, Canada to
attend and participate in the Royal Canadian Golf Association Conference and Exposition. Due to a previous commitment (WORK) I flew up later to convey GCSAA best
wishes for a successful conference. We had lunch at St.
George's Golf and Country Club, where Bill Hynd, superintendent and Secretary, Ontario GCSA presides, along with
Keith Nisbet, a director of GCSAA and an official of the Ontario Golf Association. Harry and Bill were classmates at the
Winter School in 1964.
(Continued)

Secretary —
Treasurer —
Trustee —
Trustee —
LUCIEN DUVAL
W A Y N E ZOPPO
RONALD KIRKMAN
ROBERT M U C C I A R O N E
R.F. No. 5 Gault Road
48 Barberry Drive
25 Green Street
465 Summer Street
Bedford, N. H . 03105
Seekonk, Mass.
Needham, Mass. 02192
Westwood, Mass. 02090
Phone 472-3454
Phone 399-7141
Phone 444-8412
Phone 329-9682
Club Affiliation
Club Affiliation
Club Affiliation
Club Affiliation
Manchester Country Club
A g a w a m Hunt Clufc
Needham Golf C l u b
Dedham Country and Polo Club

NORMAN MUCCIARONE
101 A l b a n Road
W a b a n , Mass. 02168
Phone 332-3056
Club Affiliation
W o o d l a n d Country Club

Finance Chairman —
NARY SPERANDIO
Concord, Mass. 01742
Phone 369-4723
Club Affiliation
Concord Country Club

Maine Golf Course Superintendents Association
Editor — Jim Diorio, Augusta

Country

Club, Augusta,

Maine

SERVICE SCHOOL

APRIL MEETING

The MGCSA would like to thank Yerxa's, Inc. for their
service school on March 10 and 11. It was a very interesting
and informative day. Topics ranged from the Principle of
Reel and Bedknife Grinding, to the servicing and repair of
many models of Toro mowers. Attendance was good and besides superintendents there were also representatives from
City Park Departments and numerous repair shops.
We would also like to thank Norman Pease for making Purpoodock Club available for this clinic.

There will be no April meeting of the MGCSA.
The MGCSA would like to congratulate Professor Joseph
Troll on the fine job he did on the past Turf Conference.
Once again he did an exceptional job in lining up speakers.
The speakers on Pollution were especially interesting.
I also noticed quite a few boys from Maine in attendance.

DUES
Just a reminder to those who have not paid their dues for
1970. All dues are payable January 1. There are still some
members who have not sent their dues in yet. Make checks
payable to Maine Golf Course Superintendents Association,
and mail to Norman Pease, Purpoodock Club, Cape Elizabeth, Maine.

. . . BY THE WORK OF THE HANDS
"One thing followed another until finally
from garret to cellar were stored the products
fact all the necessaries and luxuries of life, all
wealth of nations, come from mother earth by
hands and the sweat of the brow."

in every room
of the earth. In
the accumulated
the work of the

H. Royce Bass
Rutland, Vermont

1883

GOLF AND GROUNDS
An understanding of the nature and causes of the problems
underlying the untoward condition of our golf course during
the latter part of the summer might be expected hopefully
to correct some of the misinformation and misstatements
that circulate among segments of the membership. Explanations, alas, become synonymous with excuses; referral to
verified reports of similar problems, some more acute and
devastating than ours, confronting other golf clubs in the
northeast falls too often upon deaf ears.
Making comparisons with the experience of any other club
(whether it be one, five, or one hundred miles distant) is invalid unless common factors are considered and weighed,
factors such as age of course, topography, drainage characteristics, soil components, etc.
Previously we explained the reasons for the "winter kill"
that plagued many of our greens and certain areas in our fairways in the spring. Then came the happy period when the
new crop of bent grass began to flourish and we were reaping the results of the 5-year poa annua control program.
Then, unexpectedly, there was a prolonged period of rain,
heat, and relentless humidity which led to "wet wilt" and
fungus, resulting in the loss of much good grass and the ingress of many weeds. As soon as possible it became necessary
to take immediate and somewhat drastic action (verticutting,
aerating, and seeding) to reclaim what viable turf was left
and to insure regrowth of bent grass during the active growing period. This, to be sure, did not improve playing conditions immediately, but nothing less could be done if we hoped
to succeed eventually in making a favorable recovery. There

are still basic faults and problems to be corrected, faults
occasioned by aging and soil erosion, and this cannot be
accomplished without some degree of inconvenience to our
members. With a break in the weather, particularly when our
labor force is at full strength these inconveniences will be
minimized. With understanding, may there be forbearance!
IN THE NEWS: In this nation are an "estimated 5500 golf
course superintendents whose jobs are part agronomy and
part aggravation. Their bosses are dedicated golfers whose
own lawns at home could be a tangle of dandelions but who
rage if their bobbled putts can be even remotely blamed on
a stray blade of grass . . . Golf course superintendents are
expected to raise laboratory-quality grass under battlefield
conditions. This year some 11 million American golfers will
tramp around 9615 golf courses. The golfers will chew up
turf with their spiked shoes, dig it up with their clubs, and
wear it down with their golf carts. To cope with the punishment their grass must take, superintendents have become a
highly specialized, professional group . . . Today, superintendents are entrusted with growing what is probably the
nation's most expensive crop . . . Golf clubs aren't hiring
amateurs any more. Many of the younger superintendents
have bachelor's degrees in agronomy or some related subjects,
and a few hold master's degrees . . . The new breed of superintendent works with soil tests and chemical analyses instead
of intuition. Some are even feeding soil conditions into computers to help determine how much water and what kind of
fertilizer to apply and when." (The Wall Street journal, July
15, 1969).
Chairmen, Green Committee

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New Hampshire Golf Course Superintendents Association, Inc.
Editor

— John

J. Barry,

Supt.

Abenaqui

Country

Club,

Rye,

N.

H.

MEETING NOTES
The March meeting of our Association was held at the
Sheraton-Wayfarer on March 11, 1970. Guest speaker for
this session was Charles H. Williams, Cooperative Extension
Service specialist in Horticulture at the University of New
Hampshire. He presented an excellent slide program on the
effective planting of ornamentals around the driveway and
clubhouse.

Jim Mitchel is scheduled to speak on soil samples and their
value.

Bill Knoop, Turf Extension expert, also pointed out that
the Cooperative Extension Service at the University, whether
it be the soil, turf, ornamental or any department, is available to our Association or any of the members.

SCHEDULE

Phil Chase, Sunday Sports Editor for the Manchester Sunday News, paid us a visit and asked if we could help him
develop an article concerned with the opening of our courses
to play in the spring and some of the problems we encounter
in doing so. We hope to see more of Phil in the future.

If you have any questions concerning the above, the April
meeting will be the best time to ask them before the season
actually begins. It will also give you an excellent opportunity
to see what is avaibable to you at the University.

Date:
April 10, 1970
Location:
New England Center, U. N. H., Durham
Coffee Hour:
10:00 A. M. - 11:00 A. M.
Regular Meeting
11:00 - 12:00
Lunch
12:00 - 1:15
Educational Session:
1:15
NEW MEMBERS

The April meeting of the New Hampshire Golf Course
Superintendents Association will be held on April 1 at the
New England Center for Continuing Education at the University of New Hampshire in Durham.

Two new members were voted on and approved at the last
meeting. We would like to welcome

Two speakers are scheduled for this meeting, both are on
the University of New Hampshire staff in the Extension
Program and should prove to be most interesting and informative.

Dick McGahan, Inactive, Charles C. Hart Seed Co., Greenfield, Massachusetts.

Tom Fisher, staff entomologist, will discuss pesticides. Included in his lecture will be safety practices in handling,
storing, labeling, what is new in pesticides and certain laws
concerning their use.

Bert Fredricks, Regular, Vesper Country Club, Tyngsboro,
Massachusetts

Two memberships are to be voted on next month. They are:
Edward Smith, Inactive, Fairway Equipment, Inc., Reading,
Massachusetts
Allan Hale, Regular, Waukewan Golf Club, Meredith, New
Hampshire.

MASSACHUSETTS TURF CONFERENCE

CONGRATULATIONS

The New Hampshire Golf Course Superintendents Association would like to extend a well deserved thank you to Dr.
Joseph Troll and his staff for presenting another excellent
Turf Conference for everyone in the New England Area to
enjoy.

The N. H. GCSA would like to take this opportunity to
congratulate Dick Blake on his recent election to the Vice
Presidency of the National Association.

Extension News Letter
Bill Knoop has announced the publication of a news letter
to be written by the Extension Service for all those concerned
with turf in New Hampshire. If anyone in our Association
is interested in being placed on the mailing list for The New
Hampshire Turf Grower write to: Plant Science Department,
Nesmith Hall, University of New Hampshire, Durham, New
Hampshire 03824.

CONTRACT COMMITTEE
By this time everyone should have their copy of the sample
contract and an explanation sheet accompanying it.
Chairman Bob Flanagan should get much of the credit for
this information, as he did most of the research and spoke with
the lawyers. Bob does not recommend this contract exactly
as it is, as every club must be treated individually. This is
only a guideline from which you may draw your individual
needs.
Anyone requiring additional copies should write to:
Don Bye, RFD 1
East Wolfeboro, N. H. 03831

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M A N WITH A MISSION
You've all heard of dropouts. Well, Norm Kramer is what's
known as a drop-in. At least, that's what his understanding
wife calls him these days while Norm spreads the goodwill
and good word as president of the Golf Course Superintendents
Association of America.
The new prexy still had that political glow on his face when
he dropped off at the Highpoint Inn
to beat the drums for the well-taken
certification of supers.
"I think my wife has seen me for
about three days since I got elected",
Norm slapped a fat schedule of visiting assignments in his hands. "Let's
see now. Where have I been and
where am I going? That's hard to
say. Just mention my name in Detroit, Purdue, Chicago, Cedar Rapids,
Palm Springs, Chicopee and they'll
tell you I've been there or will be there in the future."
While certification is his baby, Norm makes it clear that
the big baby of the association is its educational program. Dr.
Paul Alexander, who has touched the bases at the USGA and
Clemson College, is the educational director. Kramer expects
big things from him.
"Dr. Alexander's going to be one busy man", Kramer revealed. "His job will take in a lot of territory . . . scholarship program, library, certification, regional workshops and
anything else he can Ho to get our philosophy tied together."
While the educational director pumps new blood into this
aspect of the national, Kramer is trying to work on a new
line of product for the association — exposure. That's why
he's table-hopping the country.
"One thing I would like to see is more attendance at the
national convention", Norm told. "If we can increase the
numbers, it will do us good in many ways. One thing it can
result in is a better equipment display. We're appreciative of
the manufacturers now but know with more people on hand
they'll do a better job."
Kramer was hoping to return !o his bread-winning post at
Benton Harbor, Michigan by this time. "In addition to a very
understanding wife, I also have very understanding members", Norm winked. "But I can't afford to become the complete world traveler. I'm going to have to be around the home
grounds some of the time."
The affable president says he has a very capable assistant at Point O' Woods. "I've trained all of my assistants to be
able to take over when I can't be at the club", Kramer advised.
"I think every super should set up such a plan. It works both
ways."
What Norm means is that his training has paid off in that
more than 10 assistants, over the course of a number of years
. . . naturally, have gone on to earn their own head jobs.
"I hope my present aide doesn't get a bug in his bonnet
too soon", Norm laughed. "I'm going to need him more than
I need my right arm."
So, too, will the national need Norm Kramer . . . a man
on the go with a big mission. He appears to be headed in the
right direction of accomplishing it.
— GERRY FINN

SOUND OFF
(Time to dip into the mailbag to see what the reader has
on his mind this month. The NEGGS A invites all partakers oj
the Newsletter to air their views in this section. You can
serve us gems or germs, whatever happens to drip out of your
pen. Send them to Newsletter Mail Box, 24 Riverview
Drive,
Newbury, Mass. 01950. Naturally, we reserve the right to
comment on them.)
"I am a visitor from out of your section, so it really doesn't
matter whether or not my vote is counted. Anyway, during the
Turf Conference in Chicopee I had opportunity to bat the
breeze with a few members of the turf program at UMass.
When they told me the school doesn't have a golf course, I
nearly flipped. This can't be true, can it? Bet they have a
soccer field up there."
JOE THURBER
Laurel, Maryland
Yes, they do have a soccer field. A n d more soccer players
than golfers, apparently. That's a laugh.

"There has been a lot of bad 'ink' recently, both in your
publication and others, as to the guaranteed stupidity of the
country club green chairman. I think this is sort of one-sided
on your part. While there are a number of unreasonable men
who seem to land this vital job, let me remind you that there
also are some who do a whale of a job, my boss included.
How about a plug for men like him?
JOSH SAUNDERS
Fair Play, South Carolina
You do have a point, Josh. Let's all bow our heads for a
moment of silence for those chairmen who know what they're
doing. Usually, that kind gets the axe instead of reappointment.

"I'm writing you guys in advance to tell you that you're all
wet . . . that's a joke . . . when you claim that an early
opening of the golf course makes for a season-long headache.
Here at my course we play any time there isn't snow on the
ground. Sure, we have to wear hip boots when it gets real
mushy but it's worth it. For your information, our course
makes a pile of dough in late March and early April."
LARRY JACKSON
Westfield, New Jersey
Yeah, and it probably starves from June through A u g u s t
when the courses around you are in g o o d condition.
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"There seems to be a misunderstanding at our club. I am
told that I may not use an electric cart if and when our course
opens in the first week of April. According to what I hear,
the superintendent says it will be too wet for members to
slosh through the fairways. I am writing to say this is most
unfair, especially when our pro seems to think it would be all
right for us to use them. What's the matter with you fellows,
anyway. I thought you were trying to improve your image
with the members. This type of thing certainly doesn't do much
to enhance your popularity."
CHESTER COSTELLO
Warren, Vermont
It's elementary, Chester. If we let you run amuck with your
cart in April, will you still love us in A u g u s t when its effects
cause you to curse out the course?
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(:That's a happy ivay to end this month's version of Sound
O f f . But there'll be lots more . . . with your help. Put your
thoughts into writing and join the men and women oj letters
who want to be heard.)

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Five students of the class of 1970 at the Stoekbridge School
of Agriculture receive G . C . S . A , A . Certificate of Scholarship
Award.
Left to rights Dick Blake, president of the G . C . S . A . of N . E.,
Edward Brousseau, Robert A . Huntley, Dale R. Morrow, Ronald Parkinson, Michael Wallace, Dr. Joseph Troll and Norman
W . Kramer, president of the G . C . S . A . of A .

Amendments to the Ruies and Regulations of the Pesticide Board
The Turf Research Committee Reports as Follows —
Careful Investigation:

After

The existing Rule 2.5 of the General Rules and Regulations
of the Pesticide Board is stricken and the following rules and
regulations are substituted:
2.5 CONTROL OF "HARD" OR PERSISTENT PESTICIDES. The Pesticide Board hereby regulates the use and
application of certain pesticides (1) which are persistent in
the environment; (2) which accumulate as the pesticide per se
or its metabolites or degradation products in plant or animal
tissue or products and which may be transferred to other forms
of life; (3) which'-are translocated from the point of application to points where they do not serve a useful purpose, and
(4) which by virtue of this persistence, accumulation or translocation create a risk of harmful effects on organisms other
than the target organisms. The Pesticide Board finds that such
regulations are necessary in order to protect the public interests in the soils, waters, forests, wetlands, wildlife, agriculture and other natural resources of the Commonwealth.
Published spray recommendations by public or private
agencies which pertain to the use of pesticides in the Commonwealth shall be submitted for review by the Pesticide Board
before publication or release. This review procedure shall be
carried out to assure that pesticides exhibiting the characteristics enumerated above shall only be recommended in cases
in which no reasonably effective substitute is available and
that as soon as such substitutes become available, they are
employed.
Such spray recommendations may bear the following words
prominently displayed on the first sheet of such recommendations: "These recommendations were approved by the Pesticide Board, Massachusetts Department of Public Health on
(insert date) in accordance with rules and regulations adopted
under Section 21C of Chapter 94B of the General Laws of
the Commonwealth."
The Board shall review and may approve all pesticide use
programs of state agencies and of bodies politic.
2.5,1 DDT, DDD (TDE); dieldrin, aldrin, endrin, toxaphene, or heptachlor shall not be used or applied outdoors
within the Commonwealth except as permitted below. Chlordane and benzenehexachloride (BHC), including its gamma
isomer lindane, shall not be used for the control of mosquitoes
in any stage, nor for the control of leaf-chewing pests of
ornamentals, shade and forest trees. It is the intention of the
Pesticide Board to repeal these permitted uses when feasible
non-persistent substitutes for these pesticides and uses become
available.
a. Dieldrin may be applied, in accordance with recommen-

dations approved by the Pesticide Board, only on apples for
the control of plum curculio and European apply sawfly; on
other tree fruits for the control of plum curculio; on cranberries for the control of root grub, cranberry weevil, and
cranberry girdler larvae; adjacent to structures for the control of subterranean termites; on seeds for the control of
wireworms and seed maggots.
Any person who intends to apply dieldrin shall apply for
and be issued a permit to do so by the Pesticide Board. This
permit or proof that such a permit is held shall be exhibited
or furnished when purchasing such pesticides. Each year on
or before November 30, holder of such permits shall file, on
a form provided by the Board, the amounts of such pesticides
which were actually used since the last filing date.
Notwithstanding anything contained in regulation 2.5, the
Chairman of the Pesticide Board may issue a permit allowing
the limited application of substances named herein to control
a danger to the public health, to control a recently introduced
pest; or to permit the use of said substances in specific cases
where the applicant convincingly demonstrates the public
necessity therefor.
2.5.2 NAMES. The ingredient or products names of chemicals referred to herein are officially accepted common names
required in ingredient statements on labels by the United
States Department of Agriculture, Pesticide Regulation Division.
2.5.3 EFFECTIVE DATE. Regulation 2.5 shall take effect
December 31, 1969.
Approved and adopted by the Pesticide
Board on November 20, 1969.
Section 7.2 is revised as follows:

(1) The following words are added to (1), (3), and
(4) in paragraph 3. "or under the direction of a person professionally qualified at or above such a level for this period
of time."
(2) The following is added to paragraph 3: (5) Is the proprietor of a business intending to offer' custom spraying services; or is a governmental employee who is responsible for
the conduct of programs involving the use of pesticides; providing that said person shall have actively worked for two
growing seasons in agricultural or other pursuits involving
the use and application of pesticides and shall on the application form offer proof of such experience.
Approved and adopted by the Pesticide
Board on November 22, 1967.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Department of Public Health
Pesticide Board

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F >
Members of G C S A of Texas host committee discussing the
Texas style bar-be-cue.
N o t e — W e b s t e r says — bar-be-cue: A hog, ox, or other
large animal roasted whole for a feast; a feast at which such
food is served.
W h a t a roasting we took!!

RETURN POST CARDS
Last month I sent out post cards for you to return with
your name, address and other information so that I could
make up a complete and up-to-date mailing list. So far I have
received all the cards but fifteen. What's the matter? At the
same time you received return cards to fill out with your
president and green chairmen's addresses. I disposed of all
the addresses that we were using last year. Please return those
cards so that your employers can receive our Newsletter.

DUES
Lucien Duval reminds us that by April 1 all dues have to
be paid according to the by-laws. All members whose dues or
assessments shall remain in arrears more than five months
shall be suspended from the Association without necessity
of notice being given of such suspension.
POSITION OPEN
Plandome Country Club — 18 holes, Plandome, Long
Island. Contact: Charles Andromidas, President.
PRESIDENT'S M E S S A G E

BARTLETT SUPPORTS SCHOLARSHIP
Norman Bartlett, the first recipient of the Lawrence S. Dickinson Scholarship, sent a check for $25.00 to Dr. Troll to be
deposited into the fund.
In a letter to Dr. Troll, Norm£ n says in part: "I was very
pleased to see the article on the Lawrence S. Dickinson Award
in the 1970 Golf Superintendent. I really hope you reach
your goal. No one knows any more than I how much help a
fund like that can help a person. I am enclosing a check and
ask that you accept it for the fund. I will continue this practice until I have made a full contribution."
At the Annual Fine Turf Conference at the Highpoint Motor
Inn in Chicopee Dr. Troll accepted two more checks for the
fund. Robert Osterman of Connecticut, a member of the 1968
Winter School presented a check for $205 on behalf of the
members of that class.
Joseph Moisa, president of the Long Island Superintendents
Association presented again this year a check for $600 to be
deposited into the fund.

(Continued)

I cannot over-emphasize the hospitable welcome we received from the officers and members of the Canadian Association. Also when visiting with members of the Royal Canadian Golf Association Greens Section, Dr. George R. Smith,
Green Section director, Mr. Patrick Olster, first vice president,
Dr. N. R. Richards, Dean of Agriculture, University of Guelph
and R. Bruce Forbes, Green Section chairman. The questions
they asked, their interest in turf management, their interest
in the golf superintendents and in our profession and industry
as a whole, make one proud indeed to be a part of golf.
In closing let me take this opportunity to thank so many
who worked so hard that I might be elected vice president
GCSAA.
Most sincerely,
Dick Blake
P. S. It sure was good to get off the horse the second time
at the Houston Rodeo and to my many friends I say this.
The South Texas GCSAA gave me a size
ten gallon hat.
May it always fit.
Golf C h a i r m a n —
JULIUS AKSTEN
6 Main Street
Southboro, Mass. 01772
Phone 485-8885
Club Affiliation
St. Mark's Golf Club

The next meeting of the GCSAA of N. E. will be April 6,
1970 at the Holiday Inn, Newton, Massachusetts. (Grove St.
exit) Speaker to be announced at a later date.
Directors' meeting
10:30 a.m.
Regular meeting
11:15 a . m .
Lunch
12:15 p . m .
Educational program
1:15 p.m.
By-Laws Committee
2:30 p.m.
Applications to be voted on at the next meeting:
Regular Membership:
Burt Frederick, Vesper Country Club, 1949 Middlesex St.,
Lowell, Mass.
Norman Dennehy, The Country Club of New Bedford, 7
Crapo Street, Marion, Mass.
Associate Membership:
Robert F.' Dill, Francoriia Golf Course, 34 Gary Road,
Springfield, Mass.
David Vibber, Mt. Holyoke College Golf Course, 13 Jewett
Lane, So. Hadley, Mass.
Assistant Membership:
Brian Cowan, Eastward Ho Golf Course, Robbins Way,
Harwich, Mass.

Educational Chairman —
ALBERT A U G E R
6 A Fort Hill Street
Hingham, Mass. 02113
Phone 749-2272
Club Affiliation
South Shore Country Club

Newsletter Chairman —
DEAN ROBERTSON
24 Riverview Drive
Newbury, Mass. 01950
Club Affiliation
Chestnut Hill Country Club

Four members of the G C S A of America Board of Directors
mounted on their steeds waiting for the signal to enter the
rodeo arena. Notice President Blake on white charger.

Past President —
A N T H O N Y C A R A N C I , JR.
22 Hillview Drive
No. Providence, R. I. 02900
Phone 723-1688
Club Affiliation
Ledgemont Country Club

Information contained in this publication may be used
freely, in whole or in part, without special permission as
long as the true context is maintained. W e would appreciate a credit line.

P f k a d e ^ a i m m f e FRIENDS OF THE ASSOCIATION
Agrico Chemical Company
R. D. Sibley, Jr., Representative
375 Power Rd.
Pawtucket, Rhode Island 02860
Alfco Rokeby Co., Inc.
Fertilizers and Chemical Specialties
P. O. Box 267, Marietta, Ohio
Astroturf Recreational Surfaces
Monsanto Co., R. Spencer Thompson
P. 0 . Box 2130, Springfield, Mass.
Baker Tractor Corp., Ford Tractors
Harley Davidson Golf Cars
Swansea, Mass.

Fairway Equipment, Inc.
Sales — Service — Rentals
35 Walnut St., Reading, Mass.

Bob Lippman, Tuco Products Co.
Division of the Upjohn Company
Kalamazoo, Michigan

Farm Bureau Association
158 Lexington St., Waltham, Mass. 02154
Fred Heyliger, Representative

Magovern Company, Inc.
Lawn Acre Road
Windsor Lock, Conn.

Fisk, Alden Ford, Tractor Sales, Inc.
Rear 900 Providence Highway
Dedham, Mass. 02026
Manuel Francis and Son, Inc.
Turf Nurseries
624 Webster St., Marshfield, Mass.

Philip C. Beal, Consulting Engineers
Irrigation and Recreation Facilities
P. O. Box 102, Hanover, Mass. 02339

Ron Gagne — Scotts Golf Course Div.
45 Mechanic St., Apt. 1A
Foxboro, Mass. 02035

The Charles C. Hart Seed Co.
Wethersfield, Conn.

Gold Star Sod Farms, Inc.
181 South Ave., Weston, Mass. 02197

Corenco Corporation
Tewksbury, Mass. 01876
J. E. Nordholm Turf Specialist

Grounds Equipment Co., Inc.
383 Boylston St., Newton Cen., Mass.

*The Clapper Co.
1121 Washington St.
West Newton, Mass.
* Geoffrey S. Cornish
Golf Course Architect
Fiddler's Green, Amherst,

*Tom Irwin Co.
Bennett Hill Road
Rowley, Mass.
Johns-Manville Sales
150 Causeway St., Be

Mass.

George E. Cull
Terra-Green Soil Conditioner
112 Green St., Abington, Mass.
Arthur Curran
Rock Driller Supply Equipment, Inc.
20 E. Glenwood Ave.
Hyde Park, Mass. 02136
C. S. Curran
T. R. C. Products, Oils and Greases
7 Linden St., Framingham, Mass.

Karandrew Turf Fari
Sam Mitchell, Sales
:ative
18 Old Randolph St., - ^ - . ^ j l a s s .

D. L. Maher Co.
Water Supply Contractors
P. O. Box 274, Woburn, Mass.
Old Chemical, Inc.
66 Valley Street
East Providence, Rhode Island 02914
Sil Paulini, Inc.
6 Manor Avenue
Natick, Mass. 01760
Richey & Clapper, Inc.
28 Rutledge Road
Natick, Mass. 01760
*Sa^telle Brothers
Jet. Routes 128 and 62
Danvers, Mass.
Shepard Sod Company
Merion Blue Grass and Pencross Bent
200 Sullivan Ave., So. Windsor, Conn.
Stur-Dee Rake Co.
P. O. Box 1087, Woonsocket, R. I. 02895
U S S Agri-Chemicals, Inc., A. P. Bonnell
Seaboard Distributing Co., Inc.
Yarmouth Port, Mass. 02675

The Kenneth Barrie Company
Irrigation
375 Centre St., Jamaica Plain, Mass.

Philip A. Wogan
Golf Course Architect
21 Budleigh Ave., Beverly, Mass.

Kerr-McGee Chemical Corp.
380 Union St.
West Springfield, Mass. 01089

Wyandotte Chemical Co.
709 Salada Bldg., Boston, Mass.

Larchmont Irrigation Co.
Larchmont Ln., Lexington, Mass.

Yerxa's. Inc,
Golf Course Equipment
740 Broadway, S. Portland, Me.

* C o n t r i b u t o r s to t h e L a w r e n c e S . D i c k i n s o n S c h o f a r s h i p

Newsletter Committee Chairman
24 Riverview Drive
Newbury, Massachusetts 01950
Phone 462-4540
Club Affiliation
Chestnut Hiil Country Club
L E O N V. ST. PIERRE
Business Manager
GERRY FINN
Contributing Editor

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