LETTER

August 2001

of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of New England, Inc.

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Kip ¥yl@¡r works a "Miracle ©n Forest Street"
at Salem C.C. - despote Mother Hafurtes rage
It's a love affair of sorts. In the hard put
months that led to the United States
Senior Open, Kip Tyler spent 110 straight
days with h e r . . . she being Kip's present
heart-throb, the Salem Country Club.
Kip not only courted the venerable,
Donald Ross-designed jewel, he brought
her back to life from a winter's sleep that
almost proved permanent. All this for the
playing pleasure of the over-50 gang that
has transformed senior golf Into a sports
entity of its own.
Tyler, of course, is head superintendent
at Salem C.C., which hosted the Senior
Open thai last week of June. In fact, play
dribbled over into July when an overflow
of adverse conditions triggered a double
tee-time start on closing day.
The extra pull on Kip's patience and
expertise was predictable, before the
seniors teed it up, Salem was guided
through a four-month restoration cycle
by the cool-handed superintendent and
his ever-present crew. "Those guys were
great," Kip commented. "They worked

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From the P r e s i d e n t . . . . . . . . 4
Scenes from Salem C.C. . . . . .

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Safety: Lightning Precautions . . . 5
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over ! 00 hours a week, every week until
the last putt dropped."
The story of how Salem endured the
ravages of winter snow and ice, then spring
deluges of rain, has been chronicled in many
publications and dubbed "The Miracle on
Forest Street." In brief, virtually every
hole on the course suffered a range of
damage from mild to complete wipeout.
There followed the 100 days of restoration
that gradually escalated to rejuvenation
when conditions rose to dramatic and
dazzling heights.
Even though the strain of such an
ordeal tested "Tyler's staying power, the
week of practice and official play, plus the
post-tournament cleanup, had to be dealt
with and accomplished in the flawless
fashion Salem members have come to
expect when he's at the helm.
"Let's not get too theatrical," Kip sniped,
just as he did when he was editor of this
journalistic juggernaut. "I was never
stressed out, even though I may have slept
some nights with my eyes wide open.

This was a matter of getting cooperation
from everyone - my members, the slew of
volunteers who picked up the slack when
needed - everyone except Mother Nature."
In fact, Mother Nature had the
compassion of a dragon lady before and
during the tournament. Rain, violent
thunderstorms, everything in the inclement weather handbook plagued the event.
Volunteers from as far away as Michigan
were on Salem's doorstop seeking to help
where they could. They were, indeed,
needed. Just the thought of practice rounds
where players are digging out hat-sized
divots from the fairways would send
shivers through the most spartan of golf
course superintendents.
"Those guys (volunteers) really pulled
us through," Tyler told. " W e had 52 in ail,
most from local clubs. W e also had out-oftowners. My brothers Rick and Todd came
in from Ohio. There was an assistant from
N e w Jersey who became our cup changer
. . . stuff like that. It was remarkable."
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1 was never stressed out, even though f may have
slept some nights with my eyes wide open. This was
a matter of getting cooperation from everyone my members, the slew of volunteers who picked up
the slack - everyone except Mother Nature."
Kip Tyler, CGCS, Salem Country Club
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So, there w e r e three stages for Tyler in
the hosting of the 200! U . S. Senior Open.
Obviously, the first stage drew the biggest
challenge because of the way that Mother
Nature rolled snake eyes at Salem in the
winter and spring. Stage t w o came when
the field of S 60 players, plus over ¡00,000
golf fans, spent a week there putting more
bite into the greens, fairways, and roughs.
Finally, the third stage (getting the course
back to normal) served as the aftermath
to what proved a five-star production.
"I remember comments from some of
our players who couldn't believe how the
course came back from all the damage,"
Kip disclosed. 'All of them w e r e favorable,
jack Nicklaus marveled at the pace of our
greens. The U S G A Stimpmeter numbers
suggest a S 0-10.5 range. O u r numbers
w e r e 10.5-1 I, and they stayed right there
through the end of play."

Tyler likes to describe the cleanup
aspect of hosting tournaments of such
magnitude as the "real story" behind his
operational program. " M y prime obligation
is to get the course back to a level of
familiarity for our members," he said.
'And, believe me, the cleanup and
refurbishing are an ongoing thing. W h a t
w e have, when all the tents, etc. are
folded and removed, is a lot of dead grass.
"That's when it's time to pitch a little
rye and Kentucky blue into the picture.
It's almost like planting a new lawn, so
there's a lot of uncertainty as to when the
recovery will become effective. Just the
ninth and 18th holes alone took a beating
you can't believe. Those w e r e the heavy
traffic areas. W e have to give them special
attention."
just weeks into the post-tournament
period Kip was enthused over the healing
efforts of suspected, hard-to-recover
areas ¡ike crossovers. Fortunately, they
healed on their own," he remarked. " W e
didn't have to do any seeding or aerifying.
It was a plus w e could use in light of all
the damage w e ' d begun with several
months before play started."
O n e of the hardest hit areas was the
practice green. St had been sodded in the
spring. At one point it was quadruple cut
for seven straight days. Recovery was
slow but it happened, gradually. That
was a relief.
'Again the understanding of my
members, and their patience, w e r e big

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factors in getting things back to where
w e all like them," Kip stated. " W h e n w e
w e r e down and dirty back in the spring,
they had a lifting attitude towards the
whole project. T h e course didn't open
until May 25, and they had to play always
with a long-term effect of that play
in mind.
"So, it was a long-haul type of year
for me. I didn't really put myself on the
road to normalcy until the first time
I could get back on the coaching line
with my Pioneer League baseball team.
Life has its good and its bad moments.
However, there's a balance somewhere
in there. That's how I approach every
challenge. I knew we'd make it out of
that mess, and w e did."
SEftBtY F I N N

CALENDAR . . .
Sept. IO

GCSANE Monthly Meeting
S u p e r i n t e n d e n t / C l u b Official
Winchester C.C.
W i n c h e s t e r , Mass.
Supt. - Daniel Higgins, C G C S

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G C S A N E Monthty Meeting
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Annual Nine-Hole Meeting
Amherst G.G.
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The Super §p@&ks Out
T h i s m o n t h ' s q y e s t i e n s How do you prepare your golf

course for tournaments, outings, and other special events,
with an aside as to its degree of difficulty?
Neil Hanrahan, Pine Ridge Country
Club: "You couid say w e are basically an
outing course, although w e do have a
restricted VIP membership . . . the kind
where you get handicap service and
starting times. However, w e are a public
course under the Joe Videtta Golf
Management Company. I'm the head
superintendent and Rob Larson is the
director of golf.
"That's an important relationship, Rob
and I. W e work together when it comes
time to making decisions that affect play.
W e decide where the pin placements will
be, pace of greens, and general setup of
the course.
"So, we're usually preparing the course
for an outing. W e always base our setup
on the playing potential of the outing
golfers. Our main purpose is to give the
golfer a pleasant experience, one that
they'll remember and perhaps be a factor
in wanting to return to Pine Ridge.
"Most of our outings are at 100 people.
W e do most of our course conditioning in
the morning with the idea of staying out
of the players' way as much as possible.
In that vein, w e maintain a strict mowing
regimen.! have a crew of 10, including
myself. And I do a lot of the hands-on
stuff. I do any job that has to be done, so,
yes, I'm like a jack-of-all-trades.

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speaking,

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services. We adopt a
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"Overall, I think w e make the course
as easy as the players desire. When w e
have a tournament where the competition
is more intense, w e set up the course
accordingly. However, in the long run w e
cater to the average player. We're in the
40,000-round drawing range. We're busy
enough with a course that's above average
in condition. At least I'd like to think it is."

THE SUPER SPEAKS
Erfck Koskinen, W a y l a n d Country
Club: "I always look at course preparation
as a logistic issue. You have to be rational
about the way you set up the course,
depending on what type of player you're
servicing.
"Therefore, my first rule in this matter
is to establish a base of communications with
the golfers who are going to play our course.
I'm talking about people who come here to
play outings. W e do have a lot of outings.
"The communication should be strong
between those in charge of putting the
outing in place. This means that both the
people running the event and I come to
an agreement on what degree of difficulty
they're looking for. In most cases w e try
to set up the golf course to meet the
particular challenge of the moment. W e
don't want people coming in here and
four-putting greens to the point of
frustration. W e have to remember that
w e are providing a service.
"The setting of tee markers, pins, and
pace of greens, then, is largely dictated by
the players themselves. True, w e don't want
them breaking their backs reaching greens
or getting down in two on the greens. But
w e don't go overboard making the course
comfortable. There's no way we're going
to sacrifice the integrity of the course.
"In arranging tee times w e always
consider getting as much maintenance
work out of the way as possible. W e have
a peculiar goal in mind here. W e want to be

more hidden than visible, while at the same
time being accessible when we're needed.
"Generally speaking, w e are a dealer
of services. W e adopt a 'their wish is our
command' attitude. For my persona! part,
I want everyone to enjoy playing here,
while always looking at the best long term
interests of the course."
J a c k P u g n e s , ©yster Harbors Club:
"To begin with, all of our tournaments are
member-sponsored. And our two most
important events are the Danforth
Memorial member-guest, which runs
four days over Memorial Day weekend,
followed by our club championship
tournaments for both men and women.
"Consequently, during this time period
members look forward to perhaps the best
playing conditions of the year as well as
the most competitive. That's the golfing
mentality for those time frames. Naturally,
high-handicap players may not be as fond
of those conditions as are low handicappers.
It's all a matter of course difficulty management, which is controlled by our various
handicap and tournament committees.
" W e don't just dive into making the
greens slick and the fairways cushion
comfortable without a lot of preparation.
It starts of couple of weeks before the big
events. My mechanic goes through all the
equipment with the idea of making it
breakdown-proof.
" W e go into bunkers, edging, weeding,
and adding sand, if needed. What w e strive
for there is to make all the bunkers consistent. Next, w e do our cosmetic check,
working on flowerbeds and making the
course as attractive as w e can. The tournaments are sprinkled with social events,
so w e must look in that direction, too.
"One week before play w e tap our
preventive menu. Spray everything, topdress greens, toughen up tee and pin
placements, and doubiecut and doubleroll greens to an I I .5 Stimp reading. N e w
flags, poles, and tee markers are set in place
the first day of play and away they go.
"Usually, there are 190 golfers in the
Danforth field. W e try to make participation
a memorable, meaningful experience. It's the
World Series for our members, their guests,
and my crew of 26 people and me. 1 like to
hear our players say 'it doesn't get any
better than this.' That's what getting ready
for play here is all about."
GERRY FINN

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President reports on marathon, meeting,
award,. „. and reflects ©n a tough year for turf
A t the Ouimet Marathon fundraiser
Dick Duggars was our representative
playing golf. Dick played 602 holes of golf
on that day, which had temperatures in
the upper 90s with high humidity. This is
truly amazing. Not only was the weather
difficult, but swinging a golf club and playing in those conditions was unbelievable.
G C S A N E is very proud to have Dick as
our representative in this event. Next
month w e will let everyone know of his
fund raising success.
W e are looking for members interested
in serving on the Board of Directors for
next year. Our Nominating Chairman is
Mike Hermanson. Call Mike or myself if
anyone would like to serve on the board.
W e are also looking for names for
GCSANE's Distinguished Service Award.
Rob Larson, Chairman of Membership is
in charge of presenting to the Board of
Directors names for this award. If anyone

would like to nominate someone you feel
worthy of this award, contact Rob or myself.
Our September meeting will be at Winchester C.C. This is our superintendent/
club official tournament. In October w e
will have a joint meeting with the Cape Cod
Turf Managers at Pocasset. In November
w e will be at Amherst C.C. W e are looking
for sites for winter meetings. Please call
Ron Dobosz if you can host a winter meeting.

FROM THE PRESIDENT
This year was troublesome for most of
us turf managers. A poor start for most
golf courses was with winterkill. Then the
dryness and heat in May came along and
prolonged our recovery. The annual bluegrass at my course never flowered and
seeded like normal this spring because of
the stress of the heat and dryness. This
was not normal and was a danger sign to

me. June came along with our recovery
from the ice damage for some of us.
Then came bacterial wilt in July on a lot of
greens that had just recovered from the
winterkill and sent the greens back some
more. In July also came summer patch,
anthracnose, pythium blight, brown
patch, and of course some wilt to our
turf. The recovery for a lot of courses is
still taking place and will last into next
year for some of us. Last year in our area
w e had zero days over 90 degrees. This
year w e have had 4 heat waves and over
25 days over 90 degrees. This is one year
for many problems related to turfgrass.
So as w e finish the summer and get ready
to get the golf course recovered, I wish
everyone a good productive fall. This
recovery for some will last until next year.

Sincerely,

Bob RuszaSa

¡President, G C S A N E

Behind-the-scenes preparations
for the U.S. Seni» Open in ¡urn
at Salem Country Club, ¡Peatody, Mass.
At left is Kip Tyler (I.), superintendent at Saiem Country Club, with course
volunteer Jim Cohen. Below, everything seems to be under control on this
green, as the full complement of crew inspects and carefully tends every
square Inch. Below, right, The Newsletter spotted Wayne LaCroix behind the
mower, preparing the tee areas.

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prepared for thunderstorms m i lightning
W i t h these suggestions reprinted from
A Preparedness Guide, by the U.S. Dept. of
Commerce and the National Weather
Service, you can stay prepared and safe
during a thunderstorm.
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the names of nearby major cities. Severe
weather warnings are issued on a county
basis.

• Check the weather forecast before
leaving for extended periods outdoors.
Watch for signs of approaching storms.
If a storm is approaching, keep a N O A A
Weather Radio and AM/FM radio with you.
• Postpone outdoor activities if thunderstorms are imminent. This is your best
way to avoid being caught in a dangerous
situation.

• Check on those who have trouble
taking shelter if severe weather threatens.
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you are close enough to the storm to be
struck by lightning. Go to safe shelter
immediately!

SAFETY
® Move to a sturdy building or car. Do not
take shelter in small sheds, under isolated
trees, or in convertible automobiles.
• If lightning is occurring and a sturdy
shelter is not available, get inside a hardtop automobile and keep windows up.
• Get out of boats and away from water.

N.E. iegfenal Turfgrass f@undati©rs
seeks donatiens from golff courses

á new mailing by the N e w England
Regional "Turfgrass Foundation has just been
sent out to all N e w England Golf Courses.
The mailing includes an informative
brochure explaining the rich history and the
hopes of a bright future for the turfgrass
research and education opportunities
available in the New England Region,
along with information about the New
England Regional Turfgrass Foundation.

It is hoped that the mailer will attract
golf course owners and operators to be a
part of securing the future for these valuable programs by making a $200 or more
donation to the New England Regional
Turfgrass Research Trust (NERTRT). The
foundation is applying for 501 (c)(3) tax
deductible status for the research trust
with the IRS. Eventually all private donations
will be tax deductible to the NERTRT Ail
donations will go directly into local turfgrass
research projects to benefit those facilities
in New England. This research will also
help to support the future of the turfgrass
curricula opportunities in N e w England.

These donations would come from those
who benefit most from all research:
the end user, the golfer! As this mailer is
received and questioned at each facility,
w e hope all superintendents will help it
along and encourage your clubs to make
their donation. A newsletter will also be
produced over the winter to be sent to
each facility that contributes to the NERTRT
The Board of Directors has high hopes
that this will greatly increase the ability of
the foundation to fund more research
that is greatly needed in the New England
golf and turf industry.
A new mission statement has also
been approved by the foundation's board:
Improving turfgrass through research,
education, and environmental stewardship.
The foundation hopes to communicate
the focus on these three important aspects
of the industry using this mission statement.
For more information please contact
the N e w England Regional Turfgrass
Foundation's office at (401) 841 -5490.

Remember: If you can
hear thunder, you are
dose enough to the
storm to be struck by
lightning. Go to safe
shelter immediately!
A Preparedness Guide
Telephone iines and metal pipes can
conduct electricity. Unplug appliances
not necessary for obtaining weather
information. Avoid using the telephone
or any electrical appliances. Use phones
only in an emergency.
® Do not take a bath or shower.
0 Turn off air conditioners. Power
surges from lightning can overload the
compressors.

° Get to higher ground if flash flooding
or flooding is possible. Once flooding
begins, abandon cars and climb to higher
ground. Do not attempt to drive to
safety. Note: Most flash flood deaths
occur in automobiles.

Bf caught ©utdosrs
and no shelter nearby „ „.
® Find a low spot away from trees,
fences, and poles. Make sure the place
you pick is not subject to flooding.
® If you are in the woods, take shelter
under the shorter trees.
• If you feel your skin tingle or your hair
stand on end, squat low to the ground
on the balls of your feet. Place your
hands on your knees with your head between them. Make yourself the smallest
target possible, and minimize your contact with the ground.
® If you are boating or swimming, get to
the ¡and and find shelter immediately!
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Congratulations to Brett Johnson of The international Co. on recently becoming a Certified Goif
Course Superintendent.
Congratulations to Dick and Sarah French on
their recent marriage. Best wishes to beth.
Eric MeweSi and the entire staff at Rockland C.C.
hosted a terrific August meeting. Thank you to
everyone involved.
Gary Luccini, superintendent at Franklin C.C.,
recently underwent very serious surgery. W e
wish Gary the best and hope for a speedy recovery.
T h e UMass Turf Disease Diagnostic Lab will
not be able to accept samples until next spring.
Dr. Noel Jackson at the University of Rhode Island
has graciously agreed to accept all turf disease
samples until then. Please call him at (401) 8742932.
T h e G C S A A Foundation is once again offering
the GCSAA Watson Fellowships. This program
was established to identify and encourage the
outstanding educators and scientists of the future.
The competition is open to masters and doctoral
degree candidates who plan to pursue a career in
instruction, research, or extension in a university
setting in a field related to turfgrass science and/or
golf course management. For more information,
go to
http://www.gcsaa.org/career/pursuing/scholar ships/ watson.html.
T h e Stockbridge School will sponsor its annual
Stockbridge School Field Day on Friday, October
5, 200! at UMass Amherst to acquaint prospective students with Stockbridge programs.
Arboriculture students will showcase their climbing skills. Representatives from Shelter Tree and
Cleaves Company will be on hand with the latest
in arboriculture equipment. Landscape Contracting students will demonstrate surveying

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techniques. Greenhouse tours will be conducted
by Horticulture students and staff. High schools
are invited to bring interested students to campus
that day. You may also visit our web site at
www. umass. edulstockbridge.
T h e UMass W i n t e r School for Turf Managers
is a certificate program designed especially for
experienced professionals who need to update
their knowledge and skills, and who want to advance in their chosen professions, but cannot
schedule a two or four-year program. This sevenw e e k program furnishes turf management
professionals with the concepts essential to maintaining high quality turfgrass. The next available
session of Winter School runs from January 7,
2002 to February 22, 2002. Applications are now
available, and the deadline for applications is September 15, 2001. For more information and a
printable registration form, please visit:
http://www.umassturf.org/workshops/winterschool
.htm.

EMPLOYMENT
Assistant. Innis Arden Golf Club is a private
18-hoie course with bentgrass/poa greens, tees,
and fairways, it was built in the 1900s and hosts
approximately 30,000 rounds per year. Qualifications include an education in turfgrass or related
field, with prior golf course experience. Salary is
commensurate with experience. Benefits include
annual vacation, 401 (k), health insurance, dues for
local association, and regional conference expenses. Please send resume to: Patrick Lucas,
CGCS, Innis Arden Grounds Department, 120
Tomac Avenue, Old Greenwich, C T 06870;
phone (203 ) 637-6945; fax (203) 359-2552; emaii: iagd@mail.com.
Second Assistant. White Cliffs is an 18-hole,
private, executive golf course located on Cape
Cod Bay in Plymouth, Mass. Individual must have
completed a minimum of a Turf Certificate, but a
two-year degree in Turf is desired. Individual must
have or obtain a Mass. pesticide license. Candidates must be highly motivated, detail oriented,
and willing to go the extra mile. Individual will be
responsible for the supervising and training of
crew members, the safety program, pesticide records, and irrigation repair, and will be asked to
assist in a $1.3 million capital improvement plan.
Compensation includes salary, 5 0 % employerpaid health insurance, 401 (k), uniforms, local and
national dues, education allowance, golf privileges, and the opportunity to w o r k for a
team-oriented facility. Please send resume to:
White Cliffs Country Club, Attn.: Lianne Larson,
Superintendent, 1 East Cliff Drive, Plymouth, MA
02360; fax: (508) 888-3547; e-mail:
wccturf@capecod.net.

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Assistant. The Golf Club of New England is an
18-hole, Arnold Palmer design, championship golf
course being built outside of Portsmouth, N.H.
W e are looking for an assistant to assist with
construction and grow-in. Qualifications include a
two or four-year degree in turfgrass or related
field, and two/three years an as assistant. New golf
course construction experience helpful, as well as
Irrigation experience. Must have or obtain a New
Hampshire pesticide license. Comprehensive and
competitive benefits package includes, but is not
limited to, salary, paid vacation, paid sick leave,
401 (k), bonus, goif privileges, and possible housing. Please send resume to: Jeff B a k e r ,
Superintendent, Golf Club of New England, P.O.
Box 797, Greenland, N H 03840; phone (603)
427-1010.
Second Assistant. River Bend C.C. is an 18-hole,
high-end public golf course designed by Phil
Wogan. It has bentgrass tees, greens, and fairways, with 40 acres of wetlands. It is located in
West Bridgewater and has been open since May
1999. Applicant will assist the superintendent in all
phases of golf course management. Must have a
minimum of a two-year degree or winter school
certificate. Must be responsible, dependable, and
be willing to work long hours. Must have or obtain
a Mass. pesticide license. Irrigation and equipment
maintenance experience a plus. Compensation is
based on experience. Benefits include 5 0 % health
insurance, paid vacation, local conference expenses, and golf privileges. Please send resume to:
Jeff Oteri, Superintendent, River Bend Country
Club, 250 East Center Street, West Bridgewater,
MA 02379.

TOURNAMENT RESULTS
Rockland G.C.
August 23, 2001
(Four-person teams; best two balls)
1st Gross: Marvin Armstrong, Chuck Bramhali,
Paul Brooks, & Jeff Houde ( I I I )
1 st Net: Jim Fitzroy, Gary Sykes, Me! O'Kelly, &
David Mucciarone (97)
2nd Net: Dave Comee, Bob Ruszala, Bob Grant,
& Pat Hogan (99)
Closest-to-Pin results:
Hole 3: Ed Gianni, 6'8"
Hole7: Bob Healey, ¡73"
Hole 11: Bob Ruszala, 9'8"
Hole 14: Paul Brooks, 9' 3/4"
Hole ! 7: Kevin Osgood, 4'9"
G C S A N i Four-Ball Results
Semi-Final Matches

Moordian/Luccini def. Anshewitz/j. Fitzroy, 4 and 3
Crimmings/Cullen def. Lazaro/Rybka, 2 and I

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Please Patronize these FRIENDS of the ASSOCIATION
A-OK Turf Equipment Inc.

Country Cluis Enterprises

1357 Main St., Coventry, Rl 02816-8435
Articulator, Terra Topper, Greens Groomer
brush, 8. used equipment.
Mike Cornicelli - (401) 826-2584

P. 0. Box 820, Cataumet, MA 02534
Club Car golf cars, Carryall utility vehicles.
Dave Farina, Darin Eddy, Darren Orr
(800) 662-2585

A.A. Will Materials Corp.

Country Golf, inc.

168 Washington St., Stoughton, MA 02072-1748
Top dressing & bunker sand, decorative stone,
landscape materials.
Charlie Downing, Mike Read
(800) 4-AA-WILL

Allen's Seed Store Inc.

693 S. County Trail, Exeter, Rl 02322
Specializing In quality seed and related
golf course maintenance supplies.
Gregg Allen - (800) 527-3898

The Andersons Technologies, Inc.

26 Waite Ave., S. Hadley, MA 01075
Manufacturer of fertilizer & control products
Rick Foml-(413) 534-8896

Armstrong Golf Architects, LLC

76 S. New Boston Rd„ Francestown, NH 02043
Golf course design & renovation
(603)547-3132

Aventis Environmental Science

311 Carriage Dr., Kensington, CT 06037
Acclaim Extra, Banol, Chipco, DeltaGard, Finale,
ProGrass, ProStar, Proxy, Sevin, Turcam
David Sylvester-(860) 828-8905

Bay State Fertilizer/MWRA

100 First Ave., Boston, MA 02129
Manufacturer & supplier of dry organic fertilizers.
Kristen Patneaude - (617) 788-4437

layer Corporation

118 Ellery Ave., Middletown, Rl 02842
Bayleton, Merit, Dylox, Tempo
Jim Santoro - (800) 842-8020

The Borden Company

114 Summer St., Maynard, MA 01754-2216
Bulk limestone dealer.
Jack Borden - (978) 897-2571

Boston Irrigation Supply Company

50 Sturgis Way, Dedham, MA 02026
Distributor, irrigation supplies & accessories.
Andy Langlois, J . Anderson III, Ron Milenski
(800) 225-8006

The Cardinals, Inc.

166RiverRd„ P.O.Box520
Unionville, CT 06085-0520
Golf course and landscape supplies.
John Callahan, Dennis Friel - (800) 861-6256

4852 Westchester Dr., Traverse City, Ml 49684
Golf course construction & reconstruction;
specialists in Donald Ross courses.
Jerry Deemer- (616) 947-5751

Dow/Elanco

560 Ashwood Rd„ Springfield, NJ 07081
Bob Scott-(908) 510-5549

Michael Drate Construction, Inc.

240 Walnut St., Framingham, MA 01702
Golf course reconstruction; professional shaper.
Michael Drake - (508) 875-8247

EZGO/Texlrom

30 Peace Pipe Terrace, Smithfieid, Rl 02917
(401)419-7409

F.A. Bartlett Tree Expert Co.

640 Hale St., Beverly Farms, MA 01915
Complete tree care, landscape design a
construction, disease control, long-range planning.
Ben Staples - (978) 927-1590

Sold Star iursery & Sod Farm

250 West Rd„ Canterbury, NH 03224-2127
Growers of turfgrass and ornamentals
Malcolm McPhail
Lexington, MA-(781) 861-1111
Canterbury, NH - (603) 783-4717

Golf Cart Services, Inc.

275 Wells St., Greenfield, MA 01301
Club Car golf, turf, transportation, & utility cars
James Bemier - (800) 287-0955

GPS New England Mapping

39 Cedar St., Cohasset, MA 02025
Precise irrigation & drainage as-buiits;
wire tracking & electrical repairs
Greg Albanese - (781) 789-1166

Greene, Inc.

2352 Main St., Concord, MA 01742
Tree transplanting, landscape construction, & masonry
Kevin Mulcahy - (800) 439-7244

Charles C. Hart Seed Co., inc.

P. 0. Box 9169, Wethsrsfield, CT 06109-0169
Roy Sibley, Dick Gurski, Robin Hayes
(800) 326-HART

Hartney Greymant

Casey & Dupuss Equipment Corp.

433 Chestnut St., Needham, MA 02492-2822
Tree care, landscape construction, consulting.
Mark Tobin-(781) 444-1227

Cavieehio Landscape Supply, Inc.

5 Purcell Rd„ Arlington, MA 02474
Golf course construction.
Antonios Paganis - (781) 648-2351;
(508) 428-3022

340 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02472
Construction/earthmoving equipment sales
& rentals; all sizes of job equipment available.
Paul Casey-(617) 924-7575

110 Codjer Lane, Sudbury, MA 01776
Annuals, perennials, garden mums, ground
covers, loam, and mulch.
Darren Young - (978) 443-7177

Cedar Lawn Tree Service, Inc.

32 Nickerson Rd„ Ashland, MA 01721
Pruning, fertilization, removal,
and professional care.
William P. Maley - (508) 881-2622

Clean Quest

International Golf Construction Co.

Irrigation Management & Services

21 Lakeview Ave., Natick, MA 01760
Irrigation consultation, design, and system evaluation.
Bob Healey, ASIC, CID - (508) 653-0625

Ken Jones Tire, inc.

71 -73 Chandler St., Worcester, MA 01613
Distributor of tires for lawn & garden, trucks,
cars, industrial equipment, and golf cars.
Gerry Jones - (508) 755-5255

Landmark Construction

P. 0. Box 1102, Southbury, CT 06488
Distributors of the Landa Water system
tor treating wash water, Safety Storage chemical
buildings, and Octaflex portable wash pads.
Steven Burnett, Michael Wende - (800) 521-5585

P. O. Box 662, Winchester, MA 01890
Tee/bunker shaping & remodeling, cart paths,
drainage, tree planting, landscape construction.
Daniel Champion - (781) 729-3250

Cornish, Silva, & BSungeum, Inc.

iarchmon! Engineering & irrigation

207 N. Main St., Uxbridge, MA 01569
Golf course architects.
(508) 278-3407

11 Larchmont Lane, Lexington, MA 02420-4483
Marc Utera-(781) 647-3361

lazare's Golf Course
Supplies & Accessories

dba Hammond Paint and Chemical Co., Inc.
738 Main St., Suite 223, Waltham, MA 02154
Complete line of golf course accessories;
Standard, Par Aide, Eagle One.
Joe Lazaro - (781) 647-3361

Lcsco Inc.

20005 Lake Rd., Rocky River, OH 44116
Ron Tumiski, Mike Donohue - (800) 321-5325

Lofts Seed, Inc.

22 Lantern Lane, Exeter, Rl 02822
Victoria Wallace - (800) 648-7333

D.L. Mater Co.

71 Concord St, P. O. Box 127, N. Reading, MA 01854
Water supply specialists; water wells
& pumping equipment.
(781) 933-3210

McNulty Construction Corp.

P. 0. Box 3218. Framingham, MA 01705-3218
Asphalt paving of cart paths, walkways,
parking areas; imprinted asphalt.
John McNulty - (508) 879-8875

Miller Golf Construction

1 Leicester Rd., Marblehead, MA 01945
Golf course construction & renovation
Jonathon Miller-(781) 631-2030

S.V. Moffett Co., inc.

33 Thruway Park Dr., W. Henrietta, NY 14586
Commercial turf a irrigation equipment
Bill Stinson - (716) 334-0100

R.F. Morse & Sons, Inc.

22 Cranberry Hwy„ Wareham, MA 02576-0099
Larry Anshewitz, Jack Cronin,
Chris Cowan, Doug Dondero - (508) 295-1553

Nardone Sand and Gravei, inc.

37 Power Rd., Westford, MA 01886-4112
Topdressing sand & mixes, bunker sands, root-zone
mixes, loam, cart path materials, drainage stone.
Greg Frederick-(978) 692-8221

Worth Shore Hydroseeding

20 Wenham St., Danvers, MA 01923
Hydroseeding, erosion control, & tree services
Brian King - (978) 762-8737

Novartis Specialty Products, Inc.

394 Monson Tpk. Rd., Ware, MA 01082
Banner MAXX, Barricade, Subdue MAXX, Primo

Partac Peat Corporation

Kelsey Park, Great Meadows, NJ 07838
Heat treated topdressing, golf hole targets,
turf blankets, other specialty golf supplies.
Jim Kelsey-(800) 247-2326

Prescription Turf Services, Ins.

P. O. Box 39, Middleton, MA 01949
Deep-tine and hydro-injection services,
custom fertilizer & pesticide applications,
fairway aeration, topdressing operations.
(978)777-1663

Read Custom Soils

171 VFW Drive, Rockland, MA 02370
Topdressing, root-zone mixes, bunker sand,
3/8 screened loam, cart path materials, mulch,
drainage stone.
Joe Farina, Frank Santos - (888) 475-5526

Sawteile Brothers

65 Glenn St., Lawrence, MA 01843
Bob Brown, Larry Bunn, Mike Hannigan,
Frank Higgins, John Lenhart - (978) 682-9296

SB! Turf Services

Simplof Partners, Inc.

15 Londonderry Rd., Londonderry, NH 03053
Turf & ornamental supplies.
Chuck Bramhall, Mike Kroian, Mike Nagle,
Jim Wierzbicki - (800) 228-6656

Sodeo Inc.

P. O. Box 2, Slocum, Rl 02877
Bluegrass/Fescue, Bluegrass/Rye,
Bluegrass/Fescue/Rye, Bentgrass
Matt Faherty, Pat Hogan - (800) 341-6900

Sports Huh Management

104 Wyman Rd., Braintree, MA 02184
OSHA and EPA compliance services and training
Ron Smith - (781) 848-5978

Dahn Tibbett Professional Golf Services

dba Weed & Feed, Inc.
20 Clark Lane, Marshfield, MA 02050
Specialists in golf course construction,
bunker restoration, and irrigation installation.
(781)837-3503

Tee and Green Sod, Inc.

P. O. Box 418, Exeter, Rl 02822
Bentgrass, Bluegrass, and Blue/Fescue sod.
Dave Wallace-(401) 789-8177

Tom Irwin ins.
11 A St., Burlington, MA 01803
Turf management products
Jack Peterson, Wayne Ripley, Paul Skafas,
Chris Peterson, Greg Misodoulakis, Rick Giverson
(800) 582-5959
T u G k a h o s Turf Farms, I n c .
P. 0. Box 167, Wood River Junction, Rl 02894
Chris Beasley - (800) 556-6985

Turflinlss, Sne.

P. 0. Box 489, Sturbridge, MA 01556
Scott Mackintosh - (508) 347-8070

Turf Enhancement Enterprises

6 Jessica J Dr., Millbury, MA 01527
Floratine products, Precision Small Engine Co.,
Douglas Rollers, Trion Lifts.
Tom Fox - (508) 865-9150

TurfMef Associates, Inc.

21 Brandywine Rd., Skillman, NJ 08558
Cutting edge communication for
the golf course industry.
Peter McCormick - (800) 314-7929

Turf Products Carp.

157 Moody Rd., Enfield, CT 06082
Distributors of Toro irrigation and maintenance
equipment and other golf-related products.
Tim Berge, Mark Daly, Paul Hallock,
Rick Moulton, Mike Turner - (800) 243-4355

United Horticultural Supply

18 Legate Hill Rd., Sterling, MA 01564
Fertilizer, seed, chemicals, and IPM.
Glenn Larabee, Bruce Chapman, Mark Miller
(800) 224-4440

Warmey Bros. Sand & Gravel

79 Hartford Ave., Bellingham, MA 02019
Concrete golf cart paths.
Kenneth Mooradian - (800) 441-7373

WaSertiowers Ecological Design

116 North Street, North Reading, MA 01864
Environmental audits, planning/design,
& permits for all environmental details
Terry Bastion - (978) 664-8059

Winfield Nursery, Inc.

1700 Mountain Rd., W. Suffield, CT 06093
Wholesale nursery trees and shrubs.
Stan Hildreth

65 Glenn St., Lawrence, MA 01843
Deep-tine, core, & water-injection aerification,
DOL & Verti-Seed overseeding, irrigation services.
Jim Favreau - (800) 999-TURF

17 Walker Rd., Topsfield, MA 01983
Golf course architects. (978) 887-3672

Shawnmark industries, Inc.

Zip Type Service

P. O. Box 8966, Warwick, Ri 02999
Matt Howland-(401) 295-1673

Philip Wogan & George F. Sargent, Jr.

50 Kent Street, Newburyport, MA 01950
Design, printing, mailing, advertising specialties.
Sheila Johnson - (978) 462-9358

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• Severe Thunderstorm Watch: tells you
when and where severe thunderstorms
are more likely to occur. Watch the sky
and stay tuned to know when warnings
are issued. Watches are intended to
heighten public awareness and should
not be confused with warnings.
• Severe Thunderstorm Warning:
issued when severe weather has been
reported by spotters or indicated by
radar. Warnings indicate imminent
danger to life and property to those in
the path of the storm.

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FACT: Lightning-strike victims carry no
electrical charge and should be attended
to immediately. Contact your local
American Red Cross chapter for
information on C P R and First Aid classes.

l i g h t n i n g

MYTH: If it is not raining, then there is
no danger from lightning.
FACT: Lightning often strikes outside of
heavy rain and may occur as far as 10
miles away from any rainfall.
MYTH: The rubber soles of shoes or
rubber tires on a car will protect you
from being struck by lightning.
FACT: Rubber-soled shoes and rubber
tires provide N O protection from
lightning. However, the steel frame of a
hardtopped vehicle provides increased
protection if you are not touching metal.
Although you may be injured if lightning
strikes your car, you are much safer
inside a vehicle than outside.
MYTH: People struck by lightning carry
an electrical charge and should not be
touched.
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MYTH: "Heat lightning" occurs after
very hot summer days and poses no
threat.
FACT: What is referred to as "heat
lightning" is actually lightning from a
thunderstorm too far away for thunder
to be heard. However, the storm may
be moving in your direction!

From A Preparedness Guide by
the U.S. Department of Commert®,
and 4h® Nlatfonal Weather
Service, Jamwairy S f 94. Reprinted
from the July 1995 issy®
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