LETTER
Golf Course Superintendents

Association

OF NEW ENGLAND, INC.

— APRIL, 1986 —

—DATES TO

REMEMBER—

April 7-8
GCSAA Seminar
"Environmental and Water Issues
in the Northeast"
April 17
GCSANE Joint Meeting
w/Cape /Cod Turf Managers Assn.
Country Club of New Seabury
Mashpee, Mass.
May 12
GCSANE Regular Meeting
Beverly Golf & Tennis Club
Beverly, Mass.

—Position

Opening-

Golf Course Superintendent
Wedgewood C.C.-Brockton, Mass.
Please ContactMr. Elias
Office: 588-4682
Club: 583-9525
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—Position

Opening—

Golf Course Superintendent
Whipoorwill G.C.
Hudson, N.H.
Please Contact:
Mr. John Thompson
Bradgate Associates
74 North Eastern Blvd.
Nashua, N.H. 03036
603-882-1122

Notice to Advertisers
Starting with our May issue
the Newsletter will start a new
column; Commercial
Clippings. This column will feature
personnel changes or additions,
individual or company awards,
and new lines taken on by
Friends of the Association.
This information should be
sent or called into the Editor or
N e w s l e t t e r C h a i r m a n for
prompt attention.
(Note: Deadline for May issue is
April 11th).

— Dave Barber - a President for All Seasons —
Dave Barber is like that guy in the TV commercial.
You know, the one who exclaims: "I love my wife, I love my kids, I love my
dog, I love my house, I love my job."
Could it be that the Golf Course Superintendents Association of New England
has elected as its president one of the last of a vanishing breed - a happy man?
"Why not?" Dave remarks. "I really can't find too much to complain about, I
can think of more pluses than minuses in my life. As for taking over as president,
I'm following in a line pretty good administrators. All you have to do is look at
the Association. It's on an upbeat course as far as I can see."
Let it be said that the NEGCSA has a solid member of the profession at its top,
one with thick blood lines that run through golf.
Dave's grandfather and first mentor, Sam Barberosa, was a golf course
superintendent ("he called himself a 'greenkeeper' in those days," Dave
mentions) - his stopovers including the Wellesley Country Club and Sandy Burr.
Then, too, Dave's father, Al Barber, once was a golf professional and has
recently been golf director at the South Shore Country Club. In between, he
worked at numerous jobs in the massive responsibility of raising 10 children.
Brought u p in that good work ethic environment, Dave soon learned that
there was no sense dreaming of the soft life because there wasn't going to be any.
Therefore, he spent much of his after-school time (Waltham High School)
getting his hands dirty and his mind focused on being a superintendent while
learning the ropes under his grandfather. There followed a two-year program
at the University of Massachusetts where one of his professors was the late
Lawrence Dickinson, placement training at South Shore, two years under the
late and venerable Guy Tedesco at Wayland and his first head job.
Dave succeeded Guy at Wayland and remained there for 17 years until he
received and accepted the call from the Blue Hill Country Club where he
operates as one of the profession's finest.
Barber's been looking after Blue Hills for the last seven years and offers an
interesting overview of the public-private course comparison.
"I've worked both sides of the street," Dave tells. "And I have to say that I
prefer the private club (Blue Hills over Wayland). I guess it's a matter of having
employers who are willing to spend money on the course.
"I've been lucky here (Blue Hills). They've p u t it all together for me and it's
paid off at both ends. But, it all boils down to knowing how to do your job,
regardless of where you do it."
Dave has some priority items on his NEGCSA presidential list as he completes
his run up the Association elective ladder.
"Of course, the pesticide issue is one that's bugging a lot of members," he
notes. "We're going to be front and center with this thing and seek to get some
answers. It's pressing, so we hope the state board comes u p with something
concrete - and soon."
Barber also has stepped into another interesting situation since the state
legislature just passed a water management act which could have strong impact
on the golf course superintendent.
"Whether we like it or not, water resources, levels and the like are a very
important part of our work environment," Dave relates. "We've never had any
control over how water is used and what has to be done to make sure we don't
abuse that use.
"Frankly, awareness of this problem probably is a blessing in disguise for the
Dave con't. on page 5—

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— The Super Speaks Out
(Welcome to The Super Speaks Out - a monthly feature which offers the golf
course superintendent a forum to express his views on topics and issues relating to
his profession.)
This month's question: What is the
policy for opening the golf course at
your club and who sets it?
Dick Arzillo, Unicorn Golf Club:
"The ideal time for the golf course to
Sponsors and administrators of the Trollopen is when you're virtually assured
Dickinson Scholarship Fund - Awarded yearly
all potential dangers of damage to the
to deserving Turf Management Students.
turf have passed and it's full go ahead.
"That's what we try to do at
Unicorn which is a municipal course
and falls under
municipal
jurisdiction.
President's
"What that boils down to is a
meeting of the minds ' in this case
Message
Stoneham recreation manager Steve
David Barber
Hoisington and myself. We get
together and come to an agreement on
when to open after giving the course
April, 1986
and elements a long look.
"We have an advantage here because
Our long snowless winter is behind
the course is set on top of a hill which
us, and all of us are looking anxiously
helps drainage and promotes natural
to the warmer days of Spring. Our first
drying.
outdoor meeting will be at the New
"Actually, we haven't had any
Seabury Country Club April 17th.
problems along this line, even though
Qualifying site for the annual Guy
we proceed with caution every spring.
Tedesco Invitational. Let's have a fine
There's no target date, either. Again, it
showing and give our Association's
depends on conditions.
support to this rewarding tournament'
"Normally, we open the first week
in honor of one who gave our
profession so much.
Our Association congratulates the
usual Dr. Joseph Troll had an
Mass. Golf Assoc. for their fine
excellent education program. T h e
Annual Spring Conference which was
Conference was dedicated to Geoffrey
held at the Newton Marriott, March
S. Cornish, who was recognized for his
1st. At the Awards Presentation, Tom
devotion and many contributions to
Schofield - Wellesley C.C. (site of the
the turfgrass profession.
Mass. Open) and Henry Stelline Our Association, thanks to the
Myopia H u n t Club (site of the Mass.
Mass. Golf Assoc., have complimenAmateur) received the MGA
tary USGA h a n d i c a p s . Many
C h a m p i o n s h i p Site Awards.
superintendents have club handicaps
Congratulations to T o m and Henry.
a n d G C S A of N e w E n g l a n d
T h e 55th Massachusetts Turfgrass
Handicaps with different G H I N
Conference was a great success and as
numbers. The G H I N numbers should
be the same on your club's list and
GCSA of New England list. If your
—CORRECTION—
club
GHIN's number differs, please
T h e telephone numbers listed in the
contact
Golf C h a i r m a n , J a m e s
Newsletter for David Barber, CGCS
O'Kelly. This should make for a more
are incorrect.
e q u i t a b l e h a n d i c a p system for
Correct numbers are—
everyone.
Home Phone: 828-7266
Office Phone: 828-6540
PRESIDENT
David Barber. CGCS
145 Dedham St.
Canton, Mass. 02021
Home Phone 8 7 8 - 7 2 6 6
Office Phone 878-6540
Club Affiliation
Blue Hill C.C.

VICE PRESIDENT
Richard Zepp. CGCS
27 Fowler Rd.
Northbridge, MA 01534
Home Phone 234-8490
Office Phone 234-2533
Club Affiliation
Whitinsville G.C.

SECRETARY
Paul Miller
154 Tedesco Rd.
Marblehead Mass. 01945
Home Phone 581 -2808
Office Phone 595-3107
Club Affiliation
Tedesco C.C

TREASURER
Thomas Schofield, C G C S
290 North Rd.
Sudbury, MA 01776
Home Phone 443-3712
Office Phone 235-2487
Club Affiliation
Wellesley C.C.

in A p r i l . H o w e v e r , t h e r e are
exceptions. In fact, because it dried out
faster a year ago we opened our doors
the last week in March.
"Regardless, I get no pressure from
the players to open. My only problem
is keeping practice players off the
course in the middle of winter when
we get a sunny day. Otherwise, getting
out of the starting block doesn't
present any bind for me."
Lucien Duval, York Golf fc Tennis
Club: "My judgement gets first call
here as far as opening the course goes
and so far the membership has gone
along with it.
"Which means they know I'm
thinking in the course's best interests
and theirs if we don't open as soon as
some of the other area courses. Fact is,
we're usually the last in the group to
open.
"Naturally, a few members get a
little hairy when the weather suns u p
and they want to get out on the course.
However, the old guard stands behind
my decision. That helps. I have a good
green chairman and the club has had
the same president for the last 10years.
"I have some experiences that I'd
like to share with the Association,
though - ones that proved disastrous
when I had no part in deciding when
to open.
"Specifically, it's the Manchester
(N.H.) Country Club. I had no control
there and the course paid the price.
Heck, I can remember having to pull
golf cars out of the snow.
"But, thankfully, that doesn't
happen here. T h e members respect my
j u d g e m e n t a n d r e c o g n i z e my
expertise. That's why we never have
any problems about when they get to
tee it u p for the first time."
Ken Mooradian, Hopedale Country
Club: "That's a funny question for
me, because opening the course here
means switching from temporary to
regular greens. This place is always
open.
Super Speaks con t. on p. 5—

TRUSTEE
Kip Tyler
P.O. Box 671
Peabody. MA 01960
Home Phone 745-8089
Office Phone 532-2236
Club Affiliation
Salem'C.C.

TRUSTEE
Stephen A. Chiavaroli. C G C S
100 Airport Dr.
Worcester, MA 01602
Home Phone 752-0031
Office Phone 791-5373
Club Affiliation
Tatnuck C.C.

TRUSTEE
Mark J. Klimm
P.O. Box 480
Mashpee. M A 02649
Home Phone 477-3516
Office Phone 477-0919
Club Affiliation
C.C. of New Seabury

Golf Course Superintendents
OF

NEW

ENGLAND,

— CHIP SHOTS —
Our apologies for not listing Pat
Vittum as "Dr." Pat Vittum in the
Committee column of last month's
Newsletter . . . we would also like to
apologize to Steve Carr, GCS, Pocasset
Golf Club for ommiting his name
from the GCSAA Golf Tournament
results, please accept our apologies as
there were four readers who were
interested in your score. Of course all
they have to do is guess your age and
multiply it by 3.2. We understand that
your 2nd round was equally as good!..
. All members should have a By-Lar
Book. You can get one by contacting
Paul Miller . . . welcome back to Mark
Taylor, GCS, who has re-joined the
GCSANE . . . Allan Singer, formally
super at Cedar Glen G.C., is now the
Superintendent at the Thomson Club
in North Reading . . . hey Silva, better
start practicing speed skating Lenhart just put you on his "check"
list for next season to lessen your goals
against average . . . our U.S. mail fails
to deliver about 3 Newsletters per
month. If you do not receive one,
please contact Mike Hannigan and I'll
get another one out ASAP . . .many
thanks to Sally Miller for designing
our new masthead - what is it they say
about a woman's touch??

—Position

Opening-

Golf Course Mechanic
Worcester Country Club
Apply to: Michael Nagle
c/o Worcester C.C.
2 Rice St.
Worcester, Mass. 01606
or Call:
617-853-6574
2nd Annual North Autumn Classic
Two man, best ball, 36 hole
championship - Sept. 29-30, 1986 at the
Quechee Club in Quechee, Vermont.
The tournament is open to any member
of a GCSA with a current official
handicap card.
The cost is s 11500 per person which
includes a cocktail party and dinner on
Monday and an Awards Luncheon on
Tuesday. The field is limited to 144
players and is already filling quckly.
Local lodging is available and up to the
i n d i v i d u a l . F o r q u e s t i o n s or
information please call Mark Fuller at
802-295-7488 or 802-295-1458.
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A ssociation
Newsletter - April, 1986

INC.

"FLASHBACK"
"Knowledge is not knowledge until
someone else knows that one knows."
—Lucilius
The March meeting was held at the
Hotel Bradford with a number of
guests of the greenkeepers present. Dr.
O.J. Moer, a member of the Sewerage
Commission Turf Service Bureau, was
the guest speaker. Dr. Noer gave an
interesting and informative talk
accompanied by colored photographs
showing results of some of the
experiments. Some excerpts from Dr.
Noer's talk were, that there is some
deterioration in golf course turf
particularly in fairways and tees. Some
fairways had been impaired due to
heavy watering, close cutting and lack
of fertilizer. In most cases the greens
had been kept in good condition but
two or three mornings a week were not
conducive to good putting greens
especially on stolons. A plentiful
supply of nitrogen reduces Dollar
Spot, and an excessive amount
aggravates Brown Patch. Calomel, or
Calomel-Corrosive Sublimate
mixture, prevents Dollar Spot for
periods up to three or four weeks.
F u n g i c i d e s s h o u l d be a p p l i e d
frequently to control Brown Patch
during hot humid spells, prevention is
better than restoration.
Initial results obtained with 2.4D
have been good in eradicating
dandelion, buckhorn and plantain.
Treatments on clover, chickweed and
knotweed have produced fair results.
Experiments with 2,4D on crabgrass
have not been satisfactory. Among the
grasses, blue grass, fescur and poa
annua are more resistant to damage
from 2,4D than the bent grasses.
T h e rough is usually the principal
source of weeds and it should be
included in the weed control program.
Following the treatment to kill weeds
the area should be fertilized and limed
if necessary. The voids left by the
weeds should be replaced with a dense
turf to prevent another crop of weeds
from the weed seeds present in the soil.
R e s e e d i n g is n o t necessary if
permanent grasses suited to the soil
and climate are present in sufficient
quantity. Generous applications of
fertilizer will cause the grass to spread
and form a dense turf. Reseeding is
necessary on fairways that are infested
with poa annua and clover but the poa

annua and clover should first be
destroyed with arsenicals in order to
obtain a satisfactory stand of grass. A
treatment with 2,4D may be necessary
to kill the broadleaved weeds.
They're waging war on the lowly
weed,
With the modern weapon 2,4D
Don't be surprised, but you soon
may see
The dog have its day with K,9-P
Credit to:
Greenskeepers Club of N.E.
Newsletter, April 1946

• • •

Gasoline, Lead fc Alcohol
Many of you are aware that the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency has
issued rules which have resulted in a
reduction of lead and leaded gasoline
from the formerly allowable 1.1 grams
(.8 in California) per gallon to 0.5
gram beginning July 1, 1985. These
same rules call for a further reduction
to 0.1 gram per gallon beginning
January 1, 1986. Lead has provided
two benefits.
1. It provides a gasoline with a higher
octane number than an equivalent
gasoline without lead.
2. It acts as a lubricant for certain
internal engine components. T h i s
reduces friction, lowers temperatures,
and generally extends engine life.
There are several ways to restore the
octane lost by the removal of lead. One
is by additional refining to create
gasolines such as premium unleaded.
A second, a n d g e n e r a l l y m o r e
economical way, is to blend alcohol
qith the gasoline.
With regard to the second benefit of
lead, we are not aware of any refiners
having developed an
acceptable
additive to provide the lubrication
qualities lost when lead is removed. As
a result, those engines requiring lead's
lubrication may experience more
rapid wear than normal. Whether or
not more rapid wear occurs is
dependent on the type of use the
engine sees. Generally, the more severe
the service, the more rapidly wear will
occur.
Blends of alcohol and unleaded
regular gasoline have been on the
Gasoline con't. on p. 4—

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—Gasoline con't. from p. 3
market at least since the early 1970's.
In recent years, alcohol has been
locally blended w i t h u n l e a d e d
premium, leaded regular, and diesel
fuel. With the reduction in allowable
lead, we expect more refiners, in more
areas of the country, to begin blending
alcohol with gasolines.
OMC has had in effect an extensive
testing program for various alcohol
blended gasolines. While testing is not
yet complete, results so far point to
several areas of concern.
1. PERMEATION: Alcohol blended
gasolines tend to slowly permeate (or
pass through) nonmetallic fuel system
parts. This phenomena is similar to
air gradually leaking out of a balloon
or tire. During this permeation
process, the alcohol removes with it
some of the molecules in the
nonmetallic fuel system parts. In
effect, the alcohol has changed the
material. The visual results can be
premature hardening, surface
checking (crazing) and cracking of
once flexible items. In some cases, the
part will swell and get mushy. The
speed at which this occurs is
dependent on the type and percentage
of a l c o h o l a n d t h e m a t e r i a l
composition of the part.
USERS OF A L C O H O L BLENDED
FUELS SHOULD FREQUENTLY
CHECK NONMETALLIC PARTS
FOR SIGNS OF DETERIORATION
AND REPLACE T H E M WHENEVER NECESSARY.
2. WATER ABSORPTION: Alcohols will normally stay in solution
with gasoline. However, alcohols also
attract and hold moisture. If the
amount of moisture reaches a certain
level, the alcohol/water combination
will separate from the gasoline and
settle to the bottom of the tank. The
occurrence of this event, called phase
separation, is affected by the type and
p e r c e n t a g e of a l c o h o l , . l o c a l
temperatures and relative humidity.
Phase separation can cause several
problems:
a. The alcohol/water combination can attack the inner surface
of metal fuel tanks and cause
corrosion. The corrosion
products will eventually clog
fuel filters and small passages.
In time, the tank could corrode
through allowing fuel leakage.
T h e alcohol/water combina-

b.

tion can also attack aluminum
and brass in carburetors and
fuel p u m p s w i t h similar
clogging problems,
In a four-cycle engine the
alcohol/water will be drawn
into the engine where it will
burn although at a leaner
fuel/air ratio than normal.
This leanness may cause performance problems such as
difficult starting, rough idle
and stalling, and piston
damage due to preignition.

USERS OF A L C O H O L BLENDED
FUELS SHOULD INSPECT T H E I R
FUEL TANKS AT
LEAST
ANNUALLY AND REPLACE
T H E M WHEN CORROSION OR
LEAKAGE IS EVEDENT. Those in
h i g h h u m i d i t y areas or where
morning dew is a frequent occurrence
should be especially alert to this
problem.
3. SOLVENCY: Alcohols can act as
a cleaning solvent. With older units
where fuel residue buildup has
occurred, this cleaning action can
remove the deposit and move it along
to filters and small passages where it
may clog. Again, the effect is
dependent on the type and percentage
of alcohol in gasoline.
USERS OF A L C O H O L BLENDED
GASOLINES SHOULD INSPECT
FILTERS A T F R E Q U E N T INTERVALS AND CLEAN OR CHANGE
T H E M WHENEVER EVIDENCE
OF C L O G G I N G IS FOUND.
4. LEANER A I R / F U E L RATIO:
Alcohol contains less energy per
gallon than gasoline. As a result,
alcohol blended gasolines burn leaner
than straight gasoline. T h e greater the
percentage of alcohol, the leaner the
air/fuel ratio. Some indications of a
lean mixture are hard starting and
lower speed stalls. Some engines are
more severely effected by a leaning of
the air /fuel ratio.
USERS OF A L C O H O L BLENDED
GASOLINES W H O EXPERIENCE
LEAN
BURN
SYMPTOMS
SHOULD CONSIDER INSTALLING LARGER
DIAMETER
O R I F I C E P L U G S . T h e s e will
generally restore the original air/fuel
ratio but at some increase in fuel
consumption.
Part of OMC's- test program has
been an evaluation of new materials

whose makers claim they eliminate the
adverse effects of alcohol blended
gasolines without creating other
problems. If evaluation shows these
claims to be true, then these materials
will be incorporated into new OMC
products. Also, dealers will be notified
of the availability of these replacement
p a r t s so t h a t they m i g h t be
recommended to owners of older units
where appropriate.
Credit Outboard Marine

Corporation
A.T. Lanoie

• on

O I L SPILL
Recently there was a hydraulic oil
spill on one of our greens which sent
the mower operator tearing back to the
shop and returning a short time later
with a bag of charcoal. His intention
was to apply it to the oil spill as he had
been instructed when employed at
another golf course. Fortunately I was
in time to prevent him from doing so. I
explained the effect of charcoal on an
oil spill. It was pointed out that
charcoal absorbs the oil but only adds
more carbon and does not break it
down, consequently the grass dies and
we are left with a black line on the
grass until able to resod.
I have found through experience
that any detergent works well whether
it be Tide powder, Joy liquid or
organic penetrants (the latter giving
the best results mainly due to the
concentrated form).
T h e application of an organic
penetrant from a 2 gallon sprayer
directly brings results. Apply it three
or four days consecutively, hosing it in
with plenty of water.
T h e ideal situation would be to
water a spill immediately after it
occurs. Remember, be certain to use
penetrant . . . not charcoal. You will
not be disappointed with the results.
—The Divot News—

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— Position Openings —
Assistant

Superintendent
Andover C.C.
Andover, Mass.

Contact:
Mr. Tony DeBettencourt, Supt.
Office: 617-475-6638
Home: 603-424-5380
Golf Course Mechanic
(Cart Experience Preferred)
Andover C.C., Andover, Mass.
Contact:
Mr. Tony DeBettencourt, Supt.
Office: 617-475-6638
Home: 603-424-5380
A ssistant Superintendent
Worcester Country Club
Send Resume to:
Mr. Michael Nagle
2 Rice St.
Worcester, MA 01606
or Call:
617-853-6574
—Super Speaks con't. from p. 2
However, there is pressure to play
the regular greens. What I do is try to
ignore it because, basically, it's my
decision as to when players are
allowed to use the greens they make
heir putts on most of the season.
"I must say that we seem to get a
little more lenient every year in
putting the pins back in the regular
greens. So, it's tough on me and
probably boils down to being the
biggest headache I'll have all year.
We do have a green committee and
it s helpful. But the members here are
always raring to go.
"It reallv is a pain. Listen, we're
: r . i n e holes and the traffic can be
unbearable. Therefore, putting 150 to
180 players on those greens too early
could mean we're on the way to
getting tons of damage done on them.
"This is my 17th year here, so I
pretty well have a handle on what it's
going to do in the way of greens
softening u p and hew many feet will
be tramping on them. Every year, I just
h o p e I've kept them on the
temporaries long enough.
"Like I said, this thing's my biggest
headache - a headache that retuses to
go away.
—GERRY FINN
FINANCE
CHAIRMAN
Joseph G. M o n d o r
13 Longview Drive
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Home Phone (413) 596-8057
Office Phone (413) 786-1740
Club Affiliation
Crestview C.C.

GOLF
CHAIRMAN
James O'Kelly
P.O. Box 130
Newtonville, MA 02160
Home Phone 444-9285
Office Phone 244-0680
Club Affiliation
Brae B u r n C.C

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Massachusetts Turf Conference
Reflections

—NEXT MEETING—

T h e 55th Massachusetts Turfgrass
Conference and 10th Industrial Show
was dedicated this year to Mr. Geoffrey
Cornish and was a smashing success.
Mr. Cornish was honored at the
annual banquet on March 5 . . . How
about our own Tony Caranci, GCS,
Ledgemont C.C. who, at the last
minute filled in as Master of Ceremonies in the absence of Dr. John
Dennison-Dean - Stockbridge School
of Agriculture. MAYOR Caranci was
as smooth as someonfe r u n n i n g for
office . . . we don't have all the figures
vet, but good weather surely was factor
in the large attendance of both trade
and educational,sessions this year . . .
speaking of education, many fine
comments were heard about the
regular sessions, and many more nice
things were said about the Monday
seminars . . . our thanks again to Dr.
Troll and his staff for making this
conference one of the best!
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Used Equipment for Sale

Thursday, April 17th, 1986
Country Club of New Seabury
Mashpee, MA
Joint meeting with Cape Cod Turf
Managers Association
10:00 A.M. - Directors Meeting
11:00 A.M. - Lunch
12:00 Noon - Golf. Shotgun start.
Make your own foursome qualifying
for the Guy Tedesco Memorial Golf
Tournament.
i
45 00 /Person includes Lunch fc
Tournament Entry Fee

*1977 84" National Mower
New reels and bed knives
Good 12 H. P. Kohler Engine J75000
*3 Gang Set of 6 Blade Toro Spartens
w/Frames
*50000
*Peerless Reel Grinder
*10000
* H . P . C a m p b e l l - H a u s f i e l d Air
Compressor w/30 Gal
Horizontal Tank
«300°°
Contact: Mike Nagle GCS,
Worcester C.C. 617-853-6574

Superintendent Profile Host T o m Colombo is a 1982
graduate of the Stockbridge School of
Agriculture at UMass. He worked
through high school and did his
placement training at the Bass River
Golf Course. He has been at New
Seabury for four years, working as
assistant to Mark Klimm who has been
appointed the title of Director of
Buildings and Grounds for New
Seabury. We congratulate both T o m
and Mark on their new assignments
and look forward to the first golf
outing of 1986.
Directions - From Rt. 3 go over
Sagamore Bridge. Take exit 2 (at 130)
toward Mashpee. At Mashpee Rotary
follow signs to golf course.
Important - Please contact T o m no
later than April 14th.
Reservations are a MUST.
477-9111 Ext. 1544
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—Dave con't. from page 1
golf course. There's been too much undisciplined use of water. We were going
hog wild for a while. Now, certain areas are coming to realize its supply is not
bottomless."
T h e new prexy also intends to keep u p the public relations push for the
profession and the on-going attempt to keep the superintendent's image headed
toward a brighter shining.
"I would like to see everybody in the Association become professional in all
ways," Dave added. "That means more attention to appearance. At least, we can
look professional as a starter."
Dave Barber, then, is going at his new post at a predictable pace - around the
clock. He's a president for all seasons and someone solid to look u p to. Give a
look. It is most deserving.
—GERRY FINN

EDUCA TIONAL
CHAIRMAN
Edward L. Brearlev
279 Torrey St
Brockton. MA 024&1
Home Phone 584-6568
Office Phone 588-8439
Club Affiliation
Brockton C C.

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CHAIRMAN
Ronald Kirkman
25 Green St
Needham, MA 02192
Home Phone 444-8412
Office Phone 444-5548
Club Affiliation
Needham C.C.

PAST PRESIDENT
Donald E Hearn, CGCS
4 Topeka Rd.
Chelmsford, MA 01824
Home Phone 256-8709
Office Phone 894-5906
Club Affiliation
Weston Golf Club

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