THE

NEWSLETTER
Golf Course Superintendents

Association

OF NEW ENGLAND, INC.

Sponsors and administrators of the Troll-Dickinson Scholarship

March 1996

Fund - A w a r d e d yearly to deserving T u r f M a n a g e m e n t Students.

An afterglow

of success brightens

up

Massachusetts Turf Conference officials
J i m Conant, in sports terms, was "in the
zone". As the happy faces spilled over into
the nooks and crannies of the Boston Marriott Copley Place Hotel at the height of
the 65th Massachusetts Turfgrass Conference, he sighed "this means we did the
right thing."

For the record, the conference drew in
excess of 1,500 practitioners in the turf
field. Turf talk filled the Marriott's seminar rooms and informal conversational
spots for t h r e e days and nights. Despite
the date on t h e calendar, the growing season was in full swing.

C o n a n t co-chairman of the conference
under the sponsorship of the Golf Course
Superintendents Association of New England, proved to be an echo maker among
his colleagues. They had been u n d e r the
gun, so to speak,for moving the conference and trade show to Boston after a
lengthy stay in and around Springfield.
Bob BiRico, who shares co-chairman
duties with Conant, was even more upbeat
about the results of the event, which was
staged in the dead of winter (January) under the threat of snowstorms at the break
of every dawn. "We found out Boston is
the place," DiRico beamed. "Now that we
know this is where the conference belongs, the sky's the limit"

Conference Committee Chairman
Chip Brearley (below) kicks
off the educational program,
which featured Paul Latshaw
(right) of Congressional C.C. and
GCSAA President Gary Grigg.

In this issue . . .
Page
The Super Speaks Out
3
A Message from the President
. . 4
Newsletter
Contest
4
Turf Conference Photos , . . . . 5 - 6
GCSAA News
7
Divot Drift
8
Host Superintendent

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Profile . . .

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Conference chairman Edward "Chip"
Brearley, the leader in the successful attempt to effect a change of v e n u e for t h e
event, was just as positive as his c o h o r t s
over the favorable reaction to the new
site. Yet, he admitted he had experienced
a few anxious moments because of the vagaries of the weather.
"The way this winter was going, I
wasn't sure whether to spend my w a k i n g
h o u r s lighting church candles or m a k i n g
novenas," Chip chortled. "Don't forget conferences scheduled in Maryland and
Pennsylvania the week before o u r s were
snowed out. So, we were right feeling a little antsy as the days of our conference
closed in on us."
Over the conference's stay, all
GCSANE officials agreed the program of
speakers was superior to or equal to any
other presented. "That's all I heard from
people making the conference," DiRico
noted. "The first thing most of t h e m
commented on was how strong the educational side of the event was. The national
speakers were top notch, and 1 think t h e
site had something to do with it.
continued on page 2

'"We found oui Boston
is THE place ... the sky's
the Iimit J*
Bob DiRico
President, GCSANE

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PRESIDENT
Robert DIRICO, CGCS*
326 Fuller Street, West Newton, MA 02165
617-527-6968
Bra® Bum Country Club
VICE PRESIDENT
Kevin F. Osgood
14 Inman Lane, Foxborough, MA 02035
617-630-1950
Newton Commonwealth Golf Course
SECRETARY
James Fitzroy, CGCS*
357 W . Squantum Street, North Qulncy, MA 02171
617-328-1776
Presidents Golf Course
TREASURER
Robert Ruszala
69 Gelinas Drive, Chloopee, MA 01020
413-256-8654
Hickory Ridge Country Club
TRUSTEE
John T. Hassett
110 Montgomery Avenue, Loweil, MA 01851
508-458-7300
Mount Pleasant Goif Course
TRUSTEE
Scott Reynolds
543 Dedham Street, Newton Centre, MA 02159
617-244-7741
Charles River Country Ciub
TRUSTEE
Charles T. Passios, CGCS*
P. O. Box 392, Hyannlsport, MA 02647-0392
508-775-5116
Hyannisport Ciub
FINANCE CHAIRMAN
James B. Conant, CGCS*
606 River Road, Marstons Mills, MA 02648-1735
508-362-1136
Kings Way Golf Club
GOLF CHAIRMAN
Michael J. Hermanson
100 Eaton Street, Gardner, MA 01440
508-632-2713
Gardner Municipal Golf Course
EDUCATION CHAIRMAN
Michael V. lacono, CGCS*
42 Newton Street, Weston, MA 02193-2399
617-899-7913
Pine Brook Country Club
NEWSLETTER CHAIRMAN
Michael Nagle, CGCS*
51 Lincoln Avenue, Holden, MA 01520
508-853-6574
Worcester Country Club
PAST PRESIDENT
Edward L. Brearley
189 Matfleld Street, West Bridgewater, MA 02379
508-584-6568
*denotes Certified Golf Course Superintendent

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NEWSLETTER
Newsletter Editor . . M i c h a e l F. N a g l e , C G C S
Contributing Editor
Gerry Finn
Business Manager
Robert Russala
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.

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The idea of an opportunity for a speaker
and his family to spend a few days in Boston certainly is a lure for a better seminar
session."
Association treasurer Bob Ruszala,
whose wife Denise serves as the venture's
executive secretary, reminded the wellwishers that part of the conference's past
had much to do with the present success,
since one of the highlights was a reception honoring Dr. Joseph Troll and Lonnie
Troll for their 36 years of conference steering. Alas, it was Joe and Lonnie who kept
the conference r u n n i n g on all cylinders
for all those growing-up years.
"Part of the reason for the way things
turned out in what has to be our infant
promotion year is the respect and admiration for Joe and Lonnie that people
displayed by coming out to h o n o r them,"
Ruszala said. "This (conference) was like
another child to them. They gave it life
and sustained that life for so long. There
were people from all over at the reception,
some very big names, too. It just blended
into the overall success feeling we had."
DiRico, probably the most confident of
the promoting team, was quick to note
that the conference was not without its
drawbacks.
"That's drawback, not setback," he cautioned. "The one snag was the tight
quarters for the trade show. By the time
this article's in print we will have addressed that portion of the conference and
rectified it.
"Which means that we don't intend to
dwell on the satisfactory feeling we all
have for supporting the change of sites.
We're already looking ahead to next year
and our second try in Boston. W h a t we're
striving for is improvement in all areas.
We don't want this conference to be just
'good', we want it to be the 'best'."
With that in mind, Brearley has set his
sights on making this the start of a new
era in the presentation of the conference
and maintaining the continuity of excellence established by Joe and Lonnie Troll.
"I want all of our members to be aware
of the fact that Joe's promotional agenda
always was based on upgrading the conference from year to year," Chip explained.
"We're keeping that agenda in the same
mode. What we'd like to do is lift the
Mass. event to the next level where it becomes a major regional show, not
something localized. We want all of New

England and surrounding areas to feel
this is their conference. Switching from
Springfield to Boston is the start of that
rise. Now it's up to us to get it soaring."
W h a t Brearley and others on the command deck are most buoyed by is the fact
that this year's conference didn't prosper
because of the novelty factor. Even before
the stakes were pulled u p in Springfield,
companies were ready to sign on for next
year's trade show. According to Denise
Ruszala, the line was starting to form on
the right in that r e s p e c t
"I think all of us have to look at this
year as a learning experience," Conant
added. "There are a few minor problems
to correct, like making direction to the hotel clearer, finding alternative parking
facilities, and perhaps arranging outside interest ventures for convention goers.
Regardless, we have found ourselves a
solid base of operations in Boston. Above
everything, we now know this (Boston) is
where we belong. Bigger and better things
are sure to follow."
The conference team's afterglow, then,
is understandable, and may very well be
an eternal flame.
G E K 1 Y FINM

Calendar
March 14

USGA Regional Conference
The International
Bolton, Mass.

March 16

MGA Spring Conference
Newton Marriott
Newton, Mass.

March 18

GCSANE Monthly Meeting
Franklin Country Club
Franklin, Mass.

April 18

GCSANE Joint Meeting
with GCMA of Cape Cod
Hyannis Golf Club
Hyannis, Mass.

April 30

Pro-Superintendent-Media
Tournament
Sterling Country Club
Sterling, Mass.

Oct. 23

Shanahan Memorial
Pro-Supt Tournament
Willowbend Club
Cotuit, Mass.

Jan. 13-15,

Mass. Turf Conference

1997

Hynes Convention Center
Boston, Mass.

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"As for Boston, I've traveled over the
country, and as a convention city Boston
takes a back seat to no one. The GCSANE
has to be commended for making this
move. And the way it handled the promotion . . . top shelf all the way."

Qui

This month's question:
What is your reaction t© the staging of the
Massachusetts
Turf Conference in Boston instead of Springfield?
M o n Milenski, International Golf Club:
"I'm in the middle as far as location goes,
or 45 minutes from Springfield and likewise from Boston. Therefore, that part of
the convenience angle is split down the
middle.
"However, I have to say that moving to
Boston is a plus as far as I'm concerned
just because of the two cities and the two
sites of the conference proper.
"There is no comparison of the two facilities. The Boston Marriott was first class
all the way, whereas I'm afraid Springfield
let its facility get out of hand a little. So, it
probably was a case of new versus the old.
"I'm always interested in the educational aspects of a turf conference and
this one was outstanding. The trade show
was a little tight for room, but it also
made for a more intimate setting. Parking
also was no bother for me. I paid $15,
which I think is cheap for Boston.
"Overall, I like the change of sites. This
one (Boston) is more attractive, and in the
long run is easier for more people to attend. Springfield had its day. Now let
Boston get a try at improvement, which I
think it will do without any trouble."
D a v e Barber, Wellesley Country Club:
"I'm all for the change even though I had
some great times when the conference
was in Springfield.
"To me, this was the right moment to
make the move to a bigger and more attractive city like Boston. Let's face it.
Boston has everything Springfield doesn't.
It's two different worlds.
"A lot of people noticed the close quarters for the trade show and I admit it was
a little tight. But I also noticed that the atmosphere made for more opportunity to
rub elbows with people I'd otherwise have
had to encounter with only a brief hello
and goodbye rather than constructive conversation.
"Overall, the change hit the spot, from
the highlight of the reception for Joe and
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Lonnie Troll to the outstanding speakers
program. Let's face it. It was time to move
and Boston was the place to move to."
J a c k Cfonin, M„ F. Morse & Son, Inc.:
"I don't think most people realize that
this was a first-time operation of a gigantic
event by one group and one leader, Chip
Brearley (conference chairman). In that regard, I'd have to say the job Chip and his
team did was over and above all of my expectations.
"The thought of driving into the hotel,
dropping everything and staying three
days and nights in the same site still dazzles me. If that's not an example of convenience, I don't know what is.
"The question of moving the conference from Springfield to Boston was
answered in the realization that this event
has grown to such a proportion that it
deserves to be held in a big city like Boston. The atmosphere was very professional. The presentation on all sides was
world-class.
"Sure, there were a few problems relating to the trade show facilities, but they
were worked out one way or another. In
fact, the participating companies were invited to take part in discussions relating
to those problems right after the conclusion of the conference.

T o me, this was the
right moment i& make
the move to a bigger
and snore attractive city
like Boston/'
Dave Barber
Wellesley C.C.

B i l l Zuraw, Cratnpin-Pox Club: "I have
to admit that the commute factor prevented me from giving the Boston trip an
all-out effort. However, I did manage to
take in a few hours of the conference's final day and also brought one member of
my crew with me.
"Since my visit was a short one, I
didn't have a chance to get a full overview
of the situation. I did take in a seminar session and was impressed to the point that
I'm planning to give the conference a twoday shot next year with an overnighter at
the hotel.
"The travel distance dictated how I
would handle the turf show this year,
since it's a matter of driving less than an
hour to Springfield and over two to Boston. In a word, I prefer Springfield.
"But I'm willing to give the Boston trip
more of a chance. The educational value
of the conference leads me to believe that
maybe the inconvenience of extended
travel will be offset by what I gain in a full
attendance experience in Boston."
C h a r l e s PassSos, Hyannisport Golf Club:
"First, let me say that I always thought
Springfield treated us well in hosting the
turf conference and trade show. I can't
knock that city.
"However, moving the conference to
Boston presents superintendents and the
turgrass industry a good opportunity to experience this educational venture under
idea! convention conditions.
"I took six staff members to the Boston
show and everyone came away from it
fully satisfied with the time spent in seminars and in the exhibition hall. We even
stayed at the hotel which made the overall
experience even more convenient.
"There's no doubt the difference in the
two cities makes the difference in the quality of taking advantage of a turf
conference and equipment show. Boston
is a world-class city and since we strive for
the best in all aspects of our profession,
it's the place where the conference should
be. Period."
GERRY FINN

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President's Message

A Message
from
the President
Fellow Members,
As I am sure you have already realized,
this issue of the newsletter has been dedicated to highlighting the Mass. Turf
Conference and Trade Show. I would like
to take this opportunity to comment on
some issues past, present, and in the future concerning this endeavor.
One year ago the board of directors of
GCSANE met with the directors of the
Mass. Turf and Lawngrass Association at

"Presently, the decision
has been made to move
(the Massachusetts
Turf
Conference 8t Trade
Show) across the street
to the Hynes
Auditorium."

which time the decision was made that
GCSANE would assume leadership of the
conference. Contingent upon that decision
was that the conference would move to
Boston. A conference committee was
formed and had 10 months to plan and
execute. Through much hard work and
dedication, a highly successful conference
and trade show was produced. Chip Brearley and Jim Conant, co-chairmen, did an
outstanding job. They had the responsibility of contracts, registration, programs,
trade show setup, banquet, advertisement,
and above all, they were sounding boards
for any problems that would arise. Mary
Owen headed up the speaker program, assembled a star-studded committee, and the
results were nothing less than spectacular.
Denise Ruszala dedicated her spare time
to coordinating the vendor registrations.
Jeff Brown, from the NHGCSA, was called
upon to assist in the audio-visual department, and we commend him for a job
well done. And of course, behind the
scenes, supporting us through it all, Lonnie and Joe.
Presently, the decision has been made
to move across the street to the Hynes
Auditorium. This move will not only satisfy vendor concern about size of the
trade show floor, but also allows us to immediately grow the trade show after only

GCSANE News Notes

GCSANE announces c@ntesf

to neme monthly newsletter
A s mentioned in the February issue, this
publication will receive a name. You, the
members, will be the ones to give it a title.
The reward for your originality will be
$100 towards a dinner for two at the restaurant of your choice. To be eligible for
this contest, you must be a GCSANE member and not involved with the production
of the newsletter or on the committee to
select the new title. The newsletter name
selection committee will be Daryn Brown,
Roger Brink, Glen LaChappelle, Bob
DiRico, and Jim Conant.
There must he a minimum of 6 entries
or the contest will be cancelled. Members
will be notified if they submit an entry

that is the name of an existing chapter
publication. Judges will not be told who
submitted a certain entry until a winner
has been declared. If there are duplicate
entries (two members entering the same
name), the entry received first will have
precedence.
Come on, folks! This is an easy way to
get a night out from the kids without shelling out a cent! Put on your thinking caps
and give us a title we can be proud of.
Entries should be mailed or faxed to:
Michael Nagle, Worcester Country Club, 2
Rice St., Worcester, Mass. 01606 (Fax: 508856-7170). The deadline is April 30,1996.

'eThis move will net only
satisfy vendor concern
about size of the trade
show, but also allows us
to immediately grow the
trade show after only
me year."
!iThe

mission thai lies ahead
is for continued
expansion
and
improvement."
Robert DiRico, CGCS
President,
GCSANE

one year. A discounted room rate is now
being negotiated with the same hotel, the
Marriott Copley Place. The scenario remains the same, every facet of the event
remains under one roof, with a world
class shopping mall and restaurants inclusive. Speaker presentations are being
developed that not only interest the golf industry but also lawn care, sports turf,
parks, cemeteries, and mechanics that service these industries. Much work lies ahead
and the committee enthusiastically accepts
the challenge.
As previously stated, the Mass. Turf
Conference and Trade Show, after only
one year in Boston, has grown. The mission that lies ahead is for continued
expansion and improvement. As the industry has exploded, the need for education
Is foremost Following the example set by
Joe Troll, we are dedicated to supplying a
first-class product to meet the needs of
our members.
In closing, none of this could happen
without the support of the attendees. We
look forward to your continued support,
as well as any comments or suggestions.
Mark your calendars for January 13, 14,
and 15, 1997!
Sincerely,
Robert DiMico, CGCS
President, GCSANE

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commitment
m Massachusetts Turf Conference & Show
Among the honors bestowed on Joe a n d Lonnie Tr®i! were presentations
made by Chip Brearisy (left, at podium) on behalf of the GCSANE, M i k e
W a l l a c e (below left, at podium) from the GCSAA, and Paul W h i t e (below,
with the Trolls) of the Canadian GCSA. In the center photo is U. of Mass.
Chancellor ©avid Scott with the Trolls and their plaques of recognition from
UMass for their longtime commitment to the Mass. Turf Conference g Show.

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GCSAA News

GCSAA's "Par for the Corns®99 TV show
returns f © ESPN for the 1996 season
S6

Par for the Course", the Golf Course Su-

perintendents Association of America's
(GCSAA) television program, will return to
ESPN in 1996. The show, which presents
a look at the world of golf and its beauty,
was renewed by ESPN after a successful
inaugural year on America's Total Sports
Network.
Twenty-five original, half-hour episodes
of Par for the Course will air weekly on
Sunday mornings at 7:30 Eastern, beginning March 10. GCSAA feature segments,
which ran during ESPN-televised golf tournaments, also will return in 1996.
"We are delighted to bring 'Par for the
Course' back to the viewing public
through ESPN," GCSAA President Gary
Grigg, CGCS, said. "Over the first two
years of 'Par for the Course,' we strived to
educate and entertain viewers about what
GCSAA and its members mean to the
game of golf. We will continue in that direction in 1996."
Every week "Par for the Course" will
bring viewers a fast-paced look at the
world of golf. Each episode will contain informative and entertaining stories and will
feature news items and business trends in
the world of golf, interviews with golfs
movers and shakers, visits to great places
to play golf, playing tips from expert teaching professionals, tournament
preparations and lawn care tips from professional superintendents, golf history,
and other points of interest.
"Par for the Course" will run on ESPN
every Sunday from March 10 through
Aug. 25. ESPN is currently available in
more than 65 million households throughout the United States. In addition to the
regular Sunday airings, "Par for the
Course" will run five bonus times on weekday afternoons.
"Par for the Course" episodes will also
be re-run weekday evenings on ESPN2,
which currently reaches more than 25 million U.S. households. The show will be
delivered via satellite to ESPN International affiliates as well. ESPN
International currently reaches more than

80 million households across the globe.
Air dates and times for the ESPN2 and
ESPN International showings have yet to
be announced by the network.
ESPN aired 31 original episodes of
"Par for the Course" in 1995, running
from Jan. 1 through Dec. 17. "Par for the
Course" originally debuted in 1994, airing
13 episodes on Prime and its regional
affiliates.
Veteran sportscaster Duke Frye will return as host of "Par for the Course," and
GCSAA Media Relations & Video Services
Manager Scott Smith returns as producer
of the show. The Scotts Company is the

presenting sponsor of "Par for the
Course," and The Toro Company is the
supporting sponsor.
Creative Communications of Kansas
City and Great Plains Television will continue to provide production and
post-production facilities for the show.
Among Creative Communications' other
clients are the Kansas City Royals, for
which the company produces a pre-game
show called "The Diamond Report." Great
Plains produces "Body Shaping" and
other exercise programs for ESPN. Both
companies have been involved with "Par
for the Course" since its inception.

GCSAA News

GCSAA environmental award
for leadership g®es te USGÂ
T h e United States Golf Association
(USGA) has received the 1996 President's
Award for Environmental Leadership from
the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America.
The recipient is chosen by the GCSAA
board of directors based on exceptional environmental contributions to the game of
golf - contributions that further exemplify
the golf course superintendent's image as
steward of the land.
"With the serious challenges facing
the game today, the entire industry is
indebted to the United States Golf Association for its commitment to producing hard
data regarding the environmental impact
of golf and golf course management practices," said GCSAA President Gary T.
Grigg, CGCS, Royal Poinciana Golf Club,
Naples, Fla.
"We're delighted the GCSAA has taken
this opportunity to acknowledge the
USGA's consistent efforts to promote
sound environmental stewardship," said
Thomas W. Chisholm, chairman, USGA
Green Section Committee. "It's always

gratifying to have respect of your peers in
any industry, and golf is no exception."
Created in 1991, the award was presented in 1991 to Cape Cod Study
Participants, Bass River Country Club,
Eastward Ho! Country Club, Falmouth
Country Club, and Hyannisport Club; in
1993 to Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary
Program Partners, the Audubon Society
of New York State, and the United States
Golf Association; and in 1995 to William
Timothy Hiers, CGCS, Collier's Reserve in
Naples, Fla.
The award was presented at the Environmental General Session, Thursday,
Feb. 8., 1996, at GCSAA's 67th International Golf Course Conference & Show in
Orlando, Fla. In addition to conducting 13
national championships each year, the
USGA funds turfgrass and environmental
research; provides course rating and handicap systems; tests golf equipment for
conformity to rules; preserves the game's
history; and, in cooperation with the Royal
& Ancient G.C. of St. Andrews, Scotland,
writes and interprets the Rules of Golf.

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Troll-Dickinson
Scholarship
recipients
Dean l e b a r t s o n (left) arid Bob DiRico (right) flank the four TrollDickinson Scholarship recipients: (left to right) David Brtnk®rhoff,
Gilbert Bach, James Tararazi®, and ^rattany IPena.

DIVOT

DRIFT...announcements...educational
seminars..job opportunities
...tournament results«.»and miscellaneous items of Interest t© the membership.
MEMBERSHIP
Welcome New Members: Carl Teschki, Assistant,
Amherst Golf Club, Amherst, Mass.
Prposed for Membership: Michael S. Gunn, Regular, Wahconah C.C., Dalton, Mass.; Russell Heller,
Assistant, Andover C.C., Andover, Mass.; Michael
Kroian, Affiliate, Pro-Lawn, Inc., W. Greenwich,
R.I.; and Brian Linehan, Associate, Furnace Brook
G.C., Quincy, Mass.

INFORMATION
David Kahrman of the Thompson Club is recovering from recent back surgery. We send him our
best "Get Well" wishes.
If you purchase at least $2000 from Ciba Turf and
Ornamental Products between October 1,1995
and September 30,1996, please use the enclosed
"On the Green" form to designate donations to the
GCSANE. We can use these donations for our
Scholarship & Benevolence or Turf Research
Funds. Please be sure to complete and send this
form in with the appropriate invoices by October
18, 1996.
Congratulations John Kotoski & John Petraltfs.
John Kotarski won 1st net in the 5th Flight, and
John Petraitis took 1st net in the Super Senior
Division at the 1996 GCSAA Golf Championships
in Florida. Apparently, this year there was an
advantage being from the North when players had
to tee it up in freezing temperatures!
We have changed the format of our newsletter
beginning with this month's issue. We've made a
few additions and deletions and hopefully made it
more eye-catching and readable. Any observations,
suggestions, praise, constructive criticisms, etc.
will be gratefully received.

Time constraints, especially in the summer
months, make the job of putting together an
informative and interesting publication very difficult This probably sounds like a broken record,
but I will very happily accept any articles written
by members (course reconstruction, new course
construction, new maintenance ideas, etc.), letters
to the editor, or suggestions for feature articles
and/or "Super Speaks Out" columns for printing
in our newsletter. Items for "Divot Drift" concerning births, marriages, new job positions,
recuperations, etc. of our members will also be
gratefully accepted. You can phone or fax me
(508-856-7170) with any of this information.
We have had a number of businesses join the
GCSANE during the past year. For those not
aware, we will print a onetime Friend of the
Association profile for those new members. This is
free advertising that consists of 24 paragraphs
detailing products or services, a brief history of the
business, the name of a contact person, and
phone/fax numbers. It's a great way to introduce
yourself to our association. You can use the new
fax number for our association (617-893-6137) to
send us your profile.
Water skiing, anyone? Congratulations to Dick
Zepjj, CGCS, who won the grand prize in the
18-hoie challenge at the GCSAA trade show in
Orlando - a Regal Valanti 182SE Mercruiser
Sportboat
The Mass Pesticide Use Report forms have arrived. They must be completed and sent back by
March 31, 1996.
Congratulations to Finance Chairman Jim
Conant and his wife Lynn on the birth of their son
Josh on Jan. 16.
Congratulations to Heather and Brian King on
the birth of their son Trent, born on Jan. 19.

MEETING

NOTES

A "Thank You" to Dave Barber and the folks at
Wellesley C.C. for their hospitality hosting the
February GCSANE monthly meeting

POSITIONS

AVAILABLE

Golf Course Superintendent, Glen Ellen Country
Club, Millis, Mass. Send resumes to Lisa Wohlleib,
General Manager, Glen Ellen C.C„ 84 Orchard St,
Millis, MA 02054. The deadline is March 30,1996.
Assistant Superintendent, Wayland C.C., Wayland, Mass. Year round, offering saiary plus
benefits. Minimum requirements are eight-week
turf certificate, Mass. pesticide license, and three
years experience. Send resumes to Scott Merrill,
Wayland C.C., 121 Old Sudbury Road, Wayland,
MA 01778.

EQUIPMENT

FOR SALE

1973 Jaeofesen F-10 - $2500, 1987 Jacobsen F-10
- $4000 (or $6000 for both); Vicon PTO 3-pt hitch
spreader - $1500; Giant Vac leaf vacuum - $2500.
Will trade for walking greens mowers. Call Michael
Luccini, Brookmeadow C.C. at 617-8214654.
John Bean TM-1029 Air Blast Sprayer - 100 gal
tank, tail tree, and large area volutes. Very good
condition. Great for spraying trees. Toro
Groundsmaster 220 - recent 18 HP Onan engine
and Sundstrand hydrostat. Very good condition.
Also Giant Vac leaf loader with 20 HP Kohler
engine in great shape. Call Mike Nagle, Worcester
C.C. at 508-853-6574.

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Please patronize these FRIENDS of the ASSOCIATION
Advanced Agronomic Services, inc.
91 Day St., Leominster, MA 01453
Contract deep-tine aerification, core aerification
Jim Favreau - (508) 840-0432

Doering Equipment
P.O. Box N, Franklin, MA 02038
Distributor of John Deere golf & turf equipment.
Mark Doering - (508) 520-3629

A-OK Turf Equipment
8 Boulder Dr., Coventry, Rl 02816
Buy & sell used turf equipment.
Mike Cornicelli - (401) 826-2584

Eianco Products Company
31 Old Town Trail, Narragansett, Rl 02882
Stephen C. Dolinak- (401) 789-9017

AA Will Materials Corporation
168 Washington St., Stoughton, MA 02072
Top dressing & bunker sand, loam, decorative
stone, & landscape materials. Est. 1886.
Frank Will, Dan Graziano, Kevin LaPorte
1-800-4-AAWILL
Agriturf, Inc.
59 Dwight St., Hatfield, MA 01038
Fertilizer, seed, and chemicals for turf.
Bruce Chapman, Paul McDonough,
Chris Cowan
1-800-346-5048
Baker Golf Cars
40 Walker St., Swansea, MA 02777
Steve Founier, Doug Hooper
(508) 379-0092
Bartlett Tree Experts
153 Rumford Ave., Newton, MA 02166
Tree maintenance, fertilization & consulting.
(617)969-5990
Baver Corporation
1515 Capella South, Goat Island
Newport, Rl 02840
Baylaton, Merit, Dylox, Tempo, Nemacur.
Brad Herman-(401) 846-3515;
FAX (401) 846-8012
Best Bent Turf, Inc.
P.O. Box 318, Raymond, NH 03077
Alan Anderson - (603) 895-6220
The Borden Company
Maynard, MA
Bulk limestone dealer.
Jack Borden - (508) 897-2571
Boston irrigation Company
Dedham, MA
Distributor, irrigation supplies & accessories.
John Ramey, Paul Kenyon, Robert Barbati
(617) 461-1560
Brennan Sales
P. O. Box 1082, Scarborough, ME 04070
Turf care products.
Bob Brennan - (207) 883-5799
Caldwell Environmental
5 Cross St., Acton, MA
(508) 263-4586

The Cardinals, inc.

166 River Rd., P. O. Box 520
Unionvlile, CT 06085
Golf course & landscape supplies.
John Callahan - (203) 673-3699

Cedar Lavjn Tree Service, inc.

32 Nlckerson Road, Ashland, MA 01721
Pruning, fertilization, removal, and
professional care.
William P. Maley - (508) 881-2622
Geoffrey S. Cornish & Brian Sllva
Golf Course Architects
Fiddlers Green, Amherst, MA 01002
Country Club Enterprises, Inc.
P. 0. Box 820, Cataumet, MA 02534
Club Car golf cars, carryalls, utility cars.
Jim Casey, Dave Farina, Ed Magulre
(508) 563-2284
Country Golf. Inc.
4852 Westchester Dr., Traverse City, Ml 49684
Golf course construction & reconstruction;
specialists In Donald Ross courses.
Jerry Deemer - (616) 947-5751
Michael Drake Constuction, inc.
240 Walnut Street, Framingham, MA 01701
Golf course reconstruction; professional shaper
Michael Drake - (508) 875-8247

MMAHUMMMH

F.D.I., Inc.
(Fairway Design Illustration)
55 Railroad Ave., Warren, Rl 02885
Custom granite signs & markers.
Joseph K. Martin, Robert Page
(401) 245-7890 or 1-800-358-8337
Gold Star Wholesale Nursery & Sod Farm
Bill Thompson
Lexington, M A - ( 6 1 7 ) 861-1111
Canterbury, NH - (603) 783-4717
Golf Direction Associates
54 N. Grove St., Foxboro, MA 02035
Business forms, graphics, reports, resumes.
Nora Berard - (508) 543-9822
FAX (508) 698-0402
The Charles C. Hart Seed Co.
P. O. Box 9169, Weathersfield, CT 06109
Roy Sibley, Dick Gurski
1-800-326-HART
Harteey Sreymont
433 Chestnut St., Needham, MA 02192
Tree care, landscape consruction, consulting.
Mark J. Tobin - (617) 444-1227
Internationa! Goif Construction Co.
5 Purcell Rd„ Arlington, MA 02174
Golf course construction.
Antonios Paganis
(617) 648-2351 or (508) 428-3022
Irrigation M a n a g e m e n t & Services
21 Lakeview Ave., Natick, MA 01760-4252
Irrigation consultation, design & system
evaluation.
Bob Healey, ASIC, CID - (508) 653-0625
Tom Irwin, Inc.
11B A St., Burlington, MA
Jack Petersen, Wayne Ripley, Dennis Friel
Paul Skafas, Chris Petersen
1-800-582-5959
Ken Jsnes Tire Go.
Worcester, MA
Distributor of ires for lawn & garden, trucks, cars,
Industrial equipment, and golf carts.
Gerry Jones - (508) 755-5255
Landmark Construction
42 Chamock St., Beverly, MA 01915
Cart path work, drainage, tree planting,
6 landscape construction our specialty
Daniel Chapln - (617) 927-5052
Larchmont Eng. & irrig. Co.
Larchmont Lane, Lexington, MA 02173
Steve Butler-(617) 862-2550
The Lawn Co., Inc.
P. O. Box 1540, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
Fertilizers & pest controls applied;
fairway aeration & slice seeding,
Tom Fair - 1-800-660-TURF
Lazsro's Goif Course Accessories
dba Hammond Paint & Chem. Co., Inc.
738 Main St., Suite 223, Waltham, MA 02154
Joseph Lazaro - (617) 647-3361
LESCQ, Inc.
20005 Lake Rd., Rocky River, OH 44116
Ron Tumiski, Mike Donohue
1-800-321-5325
Loft's Seed
22 Lantern Lane, Exeter, Rl 02822
Victoria Wallace - 1-800-648-7333
Lycoit Environmental Research, Inc.
600 Chariton St., Southbridge, MA 01550
Environmental consulting services: lake &
pond management, wetland studies, site
assessments, & laboratory analysis.
Lee Lyman, president - 1 -800-462-8211

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D.L. l a t t e r Co.
Box 127, Concord St., N. Reading 01864
Water supply specialists; water wells &
pumping equipment.
(617) 933-3210

Sawtelle Bros.
65 Glenn St., Lawrence, MA 01843
Bob Brown, Larry Bunn, Mike Hannlgan,
Frank Higglns, John Lenhart
(508) 682-9296

l a s s Natural
P. O. Box 363, Westminster, MA 01473
Manufacturers & suppliers of organic compost,
enriched topsoil, custom planting mixes.
(508) 874-0744

Scotts Pro-Turf Div.
Allan Cumps, Regional Director
Randy Hamilton - (508) 528-4642
Richard Fomi-(413) 534-8895

Lawrence R. McCoy & Co., inc.
100 Front St., 700 Mechanics Tower
Worcester, MA 01608
Wholesale resource for railroad ties, timbers,
bagged or bulk mulches, fencing, stakes,
planters, and ice & snow melt,
1-800-346-2269
McNulty Construction Corp.
19 Turner Rd., P.O. Box 3218
Framingham, MA 01701
Asphalt paving of cart paths, walkways,
and parking areas.
John McNulty- (508) 879-8875
M e c o Environmental, Inc.
1119 Washington St., Weymouth, MA 02189
Installation of UST/AST, pump/tank upgrades,
and oil/water separator Installation.
Greg Murphy-(617) 331-6446
Modern Aeration Service, inc.
212 Kendrick St., Newton, MA 02158
Featuring water injection aeration.
Kevin Osgood-(617) 630-1950
Modern Tractor & Truck Service, Inc.
400 Pine St., Seekonk, MA 02771
Holliston sand/loam topdressing mixture,
1/2" or 1/8" screened loam, underground tank
removal, Convault aboveground fuel tank.
Steven S. Howitt-(508) 761-5554
R.F. Mores & Sons, Inc.
W. Wareham, MA 02576
Larry Anshewitz, Jack Cronin
(508) 295-1553
Nardone Sand &. G r a w l Co., Inc.
37 Power Rd., Westford, MA 01886
Topdressing sand & mixes, bunker sands,
rooizone mixes, loam, cart path materials,
drainage stone.
Greg Frederick
(508) 692-8221 or (617) 648-6222
Agr-Evo U.S.A. Co.
Wilmington, Delaware
David Sylvester-(203) 828-8905
Partac Goif Course Top-Dressing
Kelsey Part, Great Meadows, NJ 07838
Heat treated top-dressing, golf hole targets,
turf blankets, and other specialty golf supplies.
Jim Kelsey, 1-800-247-2325, (908) 637-4191
P.I.E. Supply Co.
For your Irrigation needs; dedicated to sales
and service of quality Irrigation equipment.
Greg Albanese - (617) 964-8533 (phone & fax)
Pro-Lawn Products, inc.
24 Johnathan Rd., W. Greenwich, Rl 02817
Specializing In turf & ornamental needs.
(401) 397-8880
Read Sand & Gravel, Inc.
171 VFW Dr., Rockland, MA 02370
Topdressing; root-zone mixes; bunker sand;
3/4 & 3/8 screened loams; cart path materials;
mulch; drainage stone.
Joe Farina - 1-800-660-2955
J.P. Roberts Co.
Technical resource catalog; survey-weathertesting-measurement & diagnostic equipment.
Barbara Piantedosl - (508) 456-6886
Safety Storage, Inc.
86 Sanderson Ave., Lynn, MA 01902
Prefabricated pesticide storage buildings,
gas & oil, storage cabinets.
(617) 599-5490
8 a n i - M a t e Supply, inc.
88 Shrewsbury St., Worcester, MA
Distributor, Karcher hot high pressure equipment & bulk detergents, sales, service, rentals
Barry Hackett-(508) 752-8888

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Sodco. Inc.
P.O. Box 2, Slocum, Rl 02877
Matt Faherty, Joe Wagner
1-800-341-6900
Sports Club M a n a g e m e n t
104 Wyrnan Rd., Bralntree, MA 02184
Hazcom and right-to-know compliance
implementation.
Ron Smith-(617) 848-5978
Sullivan Tire Co.
Goodyear specialty tires & tubes.
Tom Wilson
MA: 1-800-464-1144, (508) 580-2222
NE: 1-800-321-0042
Dahn Tlbbett Professional Golf Services
d/b/a/Weed & Feed, Inc.
20 Clark Lane, Marshfield, MA 02050
Specialists in golf course construction and
irrigation Installation. We also otter a wire
tracing service.
(617) 837-3503, FAX (617) 834-2392
Tee and Green Sod, inc.
Exeter, Rl 02822
Bentgrass, bluegrass and blue/fescue sod.
Dave Wallace, Robin Hayes
(401)789-8177
Tuokaboe Turf Farms, Inc.
Richmond, Rl
Chris Beasley - 1-800-556-6985
Turf Enhancement Enterprises
Featuring Floratine Products, Precision Small
Engine Co. & Trion Lifts.
Tom Fox-(508) 865-9150
TurfMet Associates, Inc.
21 Brandywine Road, Skillman, NJ 08558
Communlcation...information... market intelligence
Peter L. McCormlck - 1-800-314-7929
Turf Products Corp.
7 Coppage Dr., Worcester, MA 01603
Distributors of Toro Irrigation and maintenance
equipment, lightning detection systems, and other
golf-related products.
Tim Berge, Ed Fallow, Rick Moulton,
John Winskowicz
(508) 791-2091
Turf Specialty, Inc.
15 Londonderry Rd., Londonderry, NH 03053
Turf & ornamental supplies.
Bob Flanagan, Kevin Lyons,
Dave Schermerhorn, John Lensing
1-800-228-6656
United Horticultural Supply
P.O. Box 7, Sodus, NY 14551
Fertilizer, seed, chemicals, and IPM.
Glen Larabee - (508) 223-4931
Ed Wlacek- (401) 254-1674
Varney Bros. Sand, Gravel & Concrete
Bellingham, MA
Concrete golf cart paths,
Kenneth Mooradlan -1-800-441-7373
Winding Brook Turf Farm, Inc.
240 Griswold Rd., Wethersfield, CT 06109
1-800-243-0232
Winfield Nursery
1320 Mountain Rd., Suffield, CT 06109
Wholesale nursery trees & shrubs.
Jeff Rogers
Philip Wogan
Golf Course Architecture
17 Walker Rd., Topsfleld, MA 01983
Zip Type Service
50 Kent St., Newburyport, MA 01950
Design, printing, mailing, advertising specialties.
Sheila Johnson - (508) 462-9358

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Host Superintendent Profile

Meet host superintendent Gary Luccini, Franklin C C
O u r host for the March GCSANE
Monthly Meeting is Gary Luccini. He and
Franklin C.C. have
hosted a great
number of our meetings in the past and
we are very grateful
for their hospitality.
Gary has been the
golf course superintendent at the Franklin
Country Club since 1970. He is a 1962
graduate of the Stockbridge School of Agriculture. Gary worked as Bob

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Mucciaroni's assistant at the Dedham
Country and Polo Club for five years following his Stockbridge education.
Gary then worked in the golf course
construction field, helping to build Pine
Oaks Country Club in Easton, Mass. in the
mid-1960s. From there, he climbed onboard at Franklin C.C., and has remained
there in his present position. In 1989, however, he got back into the construction
phase of the business "part-time". Gary
served as a consultant to the Hale Irwin
Golf Services company during construction of the New England Country Club in
Beilingham, Mass.
Golf course management seems to be
in the Luccini blood. Gary's sons Michael
and Brian are both working in our field
and both are GCSANE members. Michael

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(age 26) is the golf course superintendent
of the Brookmeadow Country Club in Canton, Mass., and Brian (age 25) is Dave
Barber's assistant at the Wellesley Country Club. Gary and his bride of 27 years,
Kathy, also have two daughters, Cheryl
(23), and Beth (17).
The "Bear", as Gary is known, enjoys
auto racing (especially NASCAR) and
hockey (Don Cherry is the patron saint,
right, Gary?). He also is a very competitive
golfer, as we all know. Gary and his partner, Ken Mooradian, are a formidable pair,
both in stature and golfing ability, when
they're in a best-ball tournament.
We all look forward to the March 18
GCSANE meeting at Franklin.

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