LETTER April 2002 of the Golf Course Superintendents Association &f New England, Inc. Sponsors and administrators of the Troll-Dickinson Scholarship Fund - Awarded yearly to deserving Turf Management Students, mmmmmm^^^^^m Russ Heller Jodbus fraternity ©f "retired" editors who left their personal stamp ©m "he Newsletter Every now and then we'd play catch with a ball we labeled, "story ideas." Russ Heller, our beleaguered outgoing GCSANE Newsletter editor, threw them too hard for me. In fact, one floored me. "How 'bout doing a feature on our board of directors?" he suggested. "Just call each board member and ask him just _what it is he does. You should be able to ""''rap that up in no time." Yeah, like I had a couple of lifetimes to spare. Which means that subject was dropped when my thoughts drifted to the officious sounding position of Newsletter Chairman. Frankly, there weren't and aren't enough hours in the day to cover what the Newsletter editor puts into the planning, proofreading, and uh, sweating out the production of our monthly newsletter. For the most part, our association has been blessed with a steady stream of editors who burned the midnight oil and turned over one glowing edition after another. Beginning with the non-stop Page Calendar of Events 2 From the President 3 Water Use 4 Conference Report 5 4-Ball Tournament Pairings . . . . 5 Divot Drift 6 Host Superintendent Profile(s) 3, 8 MliiiLlJdiLMÜALLMÚLiÜkiMÚALljdL^ team of Leon St. Pierre and Dean Robertson and running through the last green light navigated by Heller, GCSANE Newsletters have delivered a plethora of information, education, and just plain entertainment to members for almost 80 years. Heller, in a show of his patented impish humor, has led himself to believe he's been around the publication's presses for all of them. You can't blame him for thinking the editor's job is one without a starting point or a titanic task without end. However, departing editors always have felt that way. You can't blame them either. They are a gritty and indispensable lot. All of our Newsletter leaders have left their mark . . . some indelible. St. Pierre, then Robertson, lined up controversial subjects and took them on like Marines storming an invasion target. Mike Nagle was a painstaking craftsman who sought perfection in every edition. Kip Tyler was full of new ideas and the adventurous spirit to see them through fruition. We even had a self-appointed writer-in-waiting in Ron Kirkman, whose flair for saying something in 100 words when only five would do was the talk of the Newsletter row. His was an admirable albeit futile effort. Our latest ex-editor brought most of the qualities listed above to the job when he took over three years ago. Heller did his predecessors one good turn better. Somehow he was able to delegate responsibility to a cadre of young superintendents who provided much of the continued on page 2 !S AI! we could do was report the facts and make sure everything was accurate." Russ Heller Franklin Park G.C. PageS idjllili.ijdiliulujlkii.lhliilj^^ continued from page I PRESIDENT J a m e s R, Fitzroy, C G C S 357 W . S q u a n t u m Street, North Qulncy, 617-328-1776 F a x 617-328-9479 P r e s i d e n t s Golf C o u r s e VICE PRESIDENT Michael J . Hermanson P. O. B o x 145, G a r d n e r , M A 01440 978-632-2713 F a x 978-632-2713 G a r d n e r Municipal Golf C o u r s e SECRETARY R o n a l d P. Dobosz, J r . 1137 P a r k Street, Stoughton, M A 02072 781 -341 -8564 F a x 781 -341 -8564, *51 C e d a r Hili Golf C o u r s e TREASURER M i c h a e l V. lacono, C G C S 50 N e w t o n Street, W e s t o n , M A 02493 781 -899-7913 F a x 781 -647-0602 Pine B r o o k Country C l u b TRUSTEE Patrick S . Kriksceonaltis 4 L a k e m a n s L a n e , Ipswich, M A 01938 978-526-4600 F a x 978-526-8333 E s s e x County C l u b TRUSTEE Robert O. Larson 13 H y c r e s t R o a d , Charlton, M A 01507 508-892-9110 F a x 508-892-4509 Pine R i d g e Country C l u b TRUSTEE Russell E. Heller 41 Clifford Street, M e l r o s e , M A 02126 617-983-2786 F a x 617-983-2786 Franklin P a r k Golf C o u r s e FINANCE CHAIRMAN Arthur Sllva, C G C S 35 P e n n a c o o k R o a d , T e w k s b u r y , M A 0 1 8 7 6 781 -484-5440 F a x 781 -484-6613 B e l m o n t Country C l u b GOLF CHAIRMAN D a v i d A. C o m e e 65 M a r q u e t t e Street, G a r d n e r , M A 01440 978-297-1223 F a x 978-297-0911 The W i n c h e n d o n Club EDUCATION CHAIRMAN Patrick J . Daly, C G C S P. O. B o x 2284, F r a m i n g h a m , M A 01703 508-872-9790 F a x 508-872-5393 F r a m i n g h a m Country Club NEWSLETTER CHAIRMAN Kenneth D. C r i m m i n g s , J r . 101 M a p l e L a n e , Northborough, M A 01532 508-460-8933 F a x 508-460-8943 E-Mail: k c r i m m l n g s @ c h a r t e r . n e t Marlborough Country C l u b PAST PRESIDENT Robert Ruszala 69 G e l i n a s Drive, C h i c o p e e , M A 01020 413-256-8654 F a x 413-256-8654 Hickory R i d g e Country C l u b EXECUTIVE SECRETARY S h a r o n K. Brownel! P. O. B o x 566, Mattapoisett, M A 02739 508-758-6474 F a x 508-758-6474 'me CH»f -ht t h e ps NEWSLETTER G C S A N E Headquarters 175 Highland A v e n u e , N e e d h a m , M A 02494-3034 Tel.: (781 ) 453-8668 Fax: (508) 758-6474 W e b Site: w w w . g c s a n e . o r g N e w s l e t t e r Editor . Contributing Editor Business Manager Kenneth C r i m m i n g s Gerry Finn Julie Heston Any opinions expressed in this publication are those of the author and/or person quoted, and may not represent the position of G C S A N E . 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. .•nii.ilujdiiriuiidli.ijdiiriuxijtjxidli.iaü, legwork to set up subjects for interviews and even threw in a story suggestion or two. In fact, it was that kind of administrative acumen that helped propel Russ upward in his career. He wasn't always golf course superintendent at heart. In fact, he tinkered with other potential careers. First, he thought he might want to be an electrical engineer, having a feet-wetting experience at the University of Lowell. Then he made an abrupt and bold change in his business outlook when he enrolled in the joe Brinkman Baseball Umpires School in Florida. That became a sort of quirky move when Russ found himself in a basement-floor minor league with the dream of making the big leagues. Three years later he saw the light, headed for Stockbridge School and came away with a promising position as assistant to Wayne LaCroix, learning the golf course maintenance ropes and also getting a peek at his future while giving Wayne a hand with the Newsletter. As it happened, eventually he succeeded his boss as Newsletter chairman and went out on his own as the first head superintendent at the fledgling Tewksbury Country Club. Heller also had a stop at Chelmsford Country Club before landing at Franklin Park Golf Course. That was his base of operations as the clock ticked down on his tenure as Newsletter editor. The Newsletter whisked through some timely issues under Russ' leadership. It served as the sounding board when a number of veteran superintendents were involved in questionable job severance situations. He displayed an admirable penchant for fairness in the handling of sensitive issues where the possibility of a break in relations between different generations of superintendents within the GCSANE clouded things. 'All we could do was report the facts and make sure everything was accurate," Russ commented about those steamy times. "I never felt caught between the older and younger members. I have friends in both generations. Naturally, I know more of the younger guys because I am one of them. Regardless, no one likes to see anyone lose his job, especially when there's thinking that performance had nothing to do with a dismissal." ixuiil. The Newsletter had its light moments with Heller in command. Russ tried to insert soft levity into some of the articles,™ pointing out that things weren't all that serious when a particular issue boiled down to a misunderstanding or an over-reaction. So, Russ Heller joins the legion of Newsletter legends . . . all my bosses. He made our pages sing with jingoism. His successor, Ken Crimmings, will do well to concentrate on emulating an editor who never took himself too seriously while heading up a first-class publication. GETOY F I N N CALENDAR . . . April 22 G C S A N E Monthly Meeting j u n i p e r Hill G . C . N o r t h b o r o u g h , Mass. Supt. - T o m Ackley, C G C S G u e s t S p e a k e r : T e r r y Bastian, W a t e r f l o w e r s Ecological D e s i g n May 6 Scholarship & Benevolence Tournament Belmont C.C. B e l m o n t , Mass. S u p t . - A r t h u r Siiva, C G C S Guests: J o e Gordon, Jim M c C a b e J u n e IO G C S A N E Monthly Meeting Joint Meeting with C a p e Coti Indian P o n d G . G . Kingston, Mass. Supt. - T o m H a r r i n g t o n J u l y 15 G C S A N E Monthly Meeting joint M e e t i n g w i t h R h o d e island Fall R i v e r C . C . Fall R i v e r , Mass. Supt. - T o m Ohlson, C G C S Augusti? G C S A N E Monthly Meeting Individua! C h a m p i o n s h i p B l u e Hill C o u n t r y C l u b C a n t o n , Mass. Supt. - V i n c e n t l a c o n o S e p t . 23 G C S A N E Monthly Meeting Supt./Club Official Tournament Wellesiey C.C. W e l l e s l e y , Mass. Supt. - David Barber, C G C S Oct. 7 G C S A N E Monthly Team-of-Two Meeting Championship T h e Ranch G . C . S o u t h w l c k , Mass. Supt. - M i k e Stachowicz Nov. 4 GCSANE Monthly Meeting Nine-Hole Meeting Whltinsville G . C . W h i t l n s v l l l e , Mass. Supt. - Paul W i l s o n •Ijáli.iLiiiilij.iitiiliiiJii.ilJiiiiii.lnliiilJiliiii.ljáiiii PageS li . i l l , u l l i , l i m , UììaLL .luiidkldiiduil^jdll,.^ President reports mi Lars@nfs resignation from board, $m event, N.E. Tyrf Conference, & droyght warning At the March 26, 2002 meeting of the GCSANE Board of Directors, Rob Larson's resignation from the board was regretfully accepted. Rob began a new position with the Tom Irwin Co., and on behalf of the board and GCSANE we all wish Rob much success with his new endeavor. At that meeting, pursuant to Article V Section 4, paragraph 2 of our bylaws, the board voted to appoint jason Adams of the Norfolk G.C. to fill Rob's unexpired term. Jason has been at Norfolk for three years and prior to that was an assistant at Oak Hill in Fitchburg and the Shattuck in New Hampshire. Jason will serve as Membership Chairman. The Scholarship amd Benevolence Committee has been very active preparing for our May 6 event at Belmont C.C. We expect a full field, so please get your applications in as soon as possible. We will be remembering Gary Luccini at the event and are pleased to announce his wife, Kathy, « 7 n d sons Michael and Brian will join us for golf and dinner that day. Also featured that day will be two golf writers who did such a great job informing the public about the winter damage in 2001. The Board has voted to award Joe Gordon of the Boston Herald and Jim McCabe of the Boston Globe honorary membership to the GCSANE. Joe and Jim will be joining us for the day and we look forward to recognizing their efforts on our behaif. We still need your help in making this year's Scholarship and Benevolence event a success. The raffle is an important source of revenue for the event and a large part FROM THE PRESIDENT of the interest in the raffle is the golf rounds from area clubs. So please send certificates for golf to Russ Heller. Any conditions your course places on the rounds are certainly acceptable. We also have some other great prizes. Bob Healey has again donated a stay at Myrtle Beach and the prize includes The GCSANE, through its publicity committee, has sent a press release to all news outlets warning of the steps superintendents may need to take if we don T receive significant rainfall in the spring months. two airline tickets. Additionally, we will be offering two more airline tickets to any destination in the continental United States. As always, there will be wonderful golf equipment and apparel. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has issued a level-3 drought warning. We all are aware of the lack of rainfall in recent months. Since last July, the state has experienced over a 15" deficit in rainfall. GCSANE, through its publicity committee, has sent a press release to ail news outlets warning of steps superintendents may need to take if we don't receive significant rainfall in the spring months. We will monitor the situation and take whatever actions are necessary to education the golfing public about the drought. And if you need some assistance with education materials, let's remember what a great resource the GCSAA is to member superintendents. And finally, congratulations to Gary Sykes and the entire Board of Directors of the New England Regional Turf Conference & Show for another magnificent event. The educational sessions were of the highest quality, with many national renowned speakers. And while nationally most trade shows in all industries were below normal in the post-September I I world, this show actually grew. The Conference and Show is a wonderful asset to anyone involved in turfgrass management in the Northeast. Jim Fitzroy President, GCSANE Meet host superintendent Arthur Siva, CGCS, Helmert £«£. Q The Scholarship & Benevolence "Tournament is always an exceptional day for the membership and this year's tournament May 6 will continue that tradition. Arthur Silva, CGCS, will be our host and the members will enjoy a great day of golf at Belmont Country Club. This year marks the I Oth year for this particular tournament and a special year, as a memorial to Gary Luccini. Arthur is a longtime and active member the GCSANE. He was an association trustee from 1995-1999, and at present serves as finance chairman. He Is very dedicated to his work and his time at BelM^L.l^iMdALijdkiMLiMilALljdLiilil, mont C.C. He practically grew up there, and has worked in various capacities for the past 31 years. He started working as greenskeeper for Belmont C.C. a few years HOST PROFILE after graduating from Lowell Trade High School. He continued as greens-keeper until 1973, and then moved up to assistant superintendent. In 1982, he became superintendent at Belmont C.C. and has been there ever since. In 1988 he became a certified golf course superintendent. Belmont C.C. is a private 18-hole, Donald Ross-designed course which opened in 1918. It's a par-71 with greens of velvet/ poa mix. The tees are bent/poa mix with 26 acres of fairway also made up of bent/ poa mix. There are 120 acres of rough which have a blue fescue mix. Arthur has been married almost as long as he has been at Belmont C.C. He and his wife, Mary, have been married for 30 years. They have two children, Marc (28), and Christine (23). When Arthur is not at Belmont C.C., he enjoys playing soccer and a good game of golf. uiJl-i.rfJiJ .iii.i iii-LilJXiitiuiijiilAat Page 4 With impending drought crisis in lew England, i f s tine t© prepare water y§e = and PR - strategy by Bob Healey 3 y now I'm sure you've heard on the news or read the newspapers the growing concern with the lack of rainfall we in Massachusetts are experiencing. Since last fall, our rainfall total is some 15 inches below normal. The lack of winter snow cover throughout the New England region only exacerbates the issue. During the March 21, 2002 regional conference hosted by the United States Golf Association, Duane LeVangie, Manager of Water Programs for the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), discussed the impending water crises in Massachusetts. Our state monitors water levels and usage using a (I -5) scale, with level-1 meaning no water issues and level-5 indicating drought conditions. We currently are at level-3 statewide, indicating a "drought watch." LeVangie noted that unless we receive substantial rains over the next few months, he envisions the state moving to level-4, "drought warning," before summer. A statewide "drought warning" level-4 requires cities and towns, among other requirements, to cut water consumption by an immediate 50 percent. Massachusetts law allows each of its 350 cities and towns to formulate their own regulations and restrictions as the local water purveyor. Thus each city and town will enforce their own unique regulations. Massachusetts is unique in its methods of water control. Unlike most states, Massachusetts law allows each of its 350 cities and towns to formulate their own regulations and restrictions as the local water purveyor. Thus each city and town WATER USE will enforce their own unique regulations. Expect regulations to range from 100 percent ban in the use of automatic sprinkler systems, to restrictions regarding days to water (even or odd), hours of operation, withdrawal limits, or any combination thereof. Also, be aware that the local cities and towns may, under their own guidelines, implement varying levels of restrictions at any time prior to the DEP issuing a level-four declaration. Do not think since your water source is non-potable, you have no concerns. Massachusetts regulations allow cities and towns to restrict non-potable water consumption and/or withdrawal rates. Your wells, ponds, rivers, and streams are not immune to these potential restrictions. Every golf course superintendent should expect some level of water use restrictions in 2002. Superintendents should develop a pro-active approach regarding watering as we enter this growing season with their owners, greens chairmen, and membership. immediately inform your membership, greens chairman, and owner of the present situation and the consequences of potential "drastic actions" required by water restrictions to golf course maintenance and conditions this year. Develop a hierarchy of golf course water requirements from greens, tees, approaches, fairways, bunkers, nurseries, non-playable areas, roughs, plant beds, and other ground irrigation. Use this hierarchy reversed, when required to restrict water consumption. Review your course, expand existing "non-maintained" areas, and propose new "non-maintained" areas. Talk to the membership about raising the height of cut to roughs, fairways, tees, and greens to encourage deeper roots and reduce water requirements. Forewarn membership to expect some turf areas to go brown or dormant this season. Highlight to your membership your pro-active approach and steps you are taking now to minimize and react to the impact of expected water restrictions. Information delivered now to the membership, their understanding of the present "drought watch," and the ramifications to their course of a level-4 "drought v/arning" should help ease you and your club through this drought situation and prevent a surprised or upset membership. Hopefully, this spring delivers muchneeded rains. A big late-season snowstorm would be very welcome. Be pro-active in your watering approach this spring, encourage the roots to grow deep, water only when needed, and only what's necessary. Bob Heal® CC Irrigation M a n a g e m e n t a n d S e r v i c e s information delivered now to the membership, their understanding of the present "drought watch,55 and the ramifications to their course of a level-4 "drought warningss should help ease you and your club through this drought situation and prevent a surprised or upset ^ membership. PageS i¡¿¡JJ^J^ -New England lurff Conference a record-breaker Bf G&rj Gary Luccini Memorial 4-Bail Championship si 1 rnd. i it' M d d I 3 - Loser J Sykes W e recently held the 5th New England Regional Turfgrass Conference & Show at the R.I. Convention Center on March 5-7, 2002. This year's show was the largest, with 466 booths representing over 200 companies and record attendance of over 2500 paid attendees. f round 2 quarter fihal trimmings (11.4) -Cullen (6J) 17 Misodoulakis(7.6)-Skinner(10.8) Heller (17.3) -Stowe (15) - Loser H Gurski (9.5) - Sawin (6.5) 2 Anshewitz (8.2) - Fiizroy (7.5) CONFERENCE NEWS It has certainly been a successful and exciting endeavor to be part of over the last 5-pius years. We have had the pleasure of seeing the show increase in size from 355 booths and 1800 attendees in i 998, and now to those numbers we have seen this year through the hard work of our show manager David Rosenberg and his ^taff. We have had the opportunity to ..¿ten to excellent celebrity speakers in Jim Palmer, Doug Flutie, Joe Theismann, Jim Nantz, and this year with Capt. Scott O'Grady. They have shared precious experiences with us and have encouraged everyone who would listen to build professional relationships with your employers and workers; close personal relationships with your families; and they even have slipped in a word or two about your relationship with deity. We have seen interest grow in New York and other states about our success and the quality of our education programs. We have had many speakers across the country and world come and share their research and information with us. Sometimes we've even had four education sessions going at the same time. Over 200 attendees took advantage of the four seminars that were offered. Attendees have received many re-certification credits for pesticide licenses and association certification programs. The receptions and social events have gotten even better each year. A conference lookstore, and the sale of turfgrass mangement books at discounted prices, has i been a successful addition to the show. Turf management products were made available round i - Loser G 5 — Loser i 21 Cromack(16.1)-Small (18.3) Eardley (13.7) -Piana (il.?) 24 8 Hogan ( 35) - McLeod ( 23.3) - Loser F 9 P. Daly (12.1) - Reinertson (6.7) 20 I— Loser H Dobosz(é.2)-Gianni (6.7) 4 D'Errico ( 19.4) - H. Luccini ( 12.0) - Loser E 3 — Loser L Lazaro (12.3) - Rybka (11.9) CHAMPION Curtin (4.9)-Miller(3.9) THIRD IO ferrammo (II) -Parks (12.0) -Loser D DiRico (16.6)- Wallace (9.3) 23 Cowan ( 22 ) - Mackintosh ( LeClair (9.2) - Snyder (6) 6 B. Luccini (19.4)-Hooradian (7.1) - Loser C II Haves (9.8) -Healey (11.4) 14 Ruszala (21.2) - Tesche (124) - Loser B 15 M. Daly (13.8)-Thys (12.7) — Loser K 18 Cornee (7.3) - Hermanson (10.1) - Loser Ft 2 -Loser A Barker (6.7)-Whitcomb (2.7) continued on page 6 i liJii.til,lillLliiilitll,lAili.l Page 6 ili,lnii,ilijj.iii |utii l |i,ij iiÜililL.ljáii LiiiJiUii.illi.i. LiiiiJil.iii.lj 2W2 N.E. Tyrf Conference & Show draws 2500 attendees^ continued from page S5 at discounted prices through our first Siient Auction. Exciting raffles of TVs and stereos, and friendly competition in the driving ranges, golf simulators, and putting contests have added fun and interest to the show atmosphere. All of these things have made the show one to be proud of, but the greatest beneficiary, besides the individuals who have attended, has been turfgrass research. Since the inception of the show five years ago, the New England Regional Turfgrass Foundation has donated over $330,000 toward turfgrass research and education. We are confident that local turfgrass managers are already able to do their jobs more efficiently, more effectively, and of course with a higher degree of safety, through research that has been r. .r-r:«-: through .-.k this foundation. . .. As *.....we funded wrap-up the final issues of this year's show, we prepare for the next. Your input to the board of directors is valuable. Each association has two members on our board. Piease take the time to talk with them, which will help the foundation Since the inception of the show five years ago, NERTF has donated over $330,000 toward turfgrass research and education. .. . . DIVOT iRIFT...announcements...educationa! seminars...job opportunities ...tournament ms§ulitg...airc(d miscellaneous Items off interest to the membership. membership Proposed for Membership: Ben Neuman, Superintendent, Swanson Meadows Golf Club; Michael Gulney, Assistant Superintendent, Wayland Country Club; John Rourke, Assistant Superintendent, Poquoy Brook Golf Club; Stephen O'Brien, 2nd Assistant Superintendent, Salem Country Club; Ciccarelli Landscaping, Friend, Woburn, Mass.; Winding Brook Turf Farm, Friend, Wethersfield, Conn.; Norfolk Power Equipment, Friend, Wrentham, Mass. W e l c o m e N e w Members: Christopher Ryder, Superintendent, Sankaty Head Golf Club; Coley Jason Penrose, Assistant Superintendent, Sankaty Head Golf Club; Mark Klimm, Superintendent, LeBaron Hills Country Club; Kris Jamrog, Superintendent, Beaver Brook Goif Club; Robert B. Skinner, Assistant Superintendent, Fresh Pond Goif Club; Derek Mannion, Assistant Superintendent, Red Tail Golf Club; Manny Mihailides, Affiliate, DGM Systems. lai J.C. Girouard, formally superintendent of Fresh Pond Golf Course, is now superintendent at Meadowbrook Golf Course. Bob Dembek, formally at Stow Acres, is now at Lexington Golf Club. Strategic Planning Day will be held on April 26th, 2002. Michael iacono, C G C S has formed a committee to meet with a representative from the GCSAA on developing a mission statement and S-year plan for GCSANE. Members of the committee include: Jim Fitzroy, CGCS; Pat Daly, CGCS; Ron Dobosz Jr.; Bob Ruszala; Kip Tyler, CGCS; Ron Kirkman; Bob DiRico, CGCS; Paul Miller, CGCS; and Steve Gregg. T h e Super Speaks O u t returns in the next issue of the Newsletter. Please e-mail any suggestions for topics or questions to editor Ken Crimmings at: kcrimmings@charter.net. Congratulations to Jim Favreau and his wife Jackie on the recent arrival of twin boys, Patrick and Ethan. information Best wishes to Brian Cowan on a speedy recovery. U M a s s T u r f R e s e a r c h Field D a y will be Wednesday, June 19, 2002 at the UMass Turf Research Facility, River Road, South Deerfield, Mass. Pre-register before June 14. For additional information visit the web site at www.umassturf.org. position openings Golf Course Mechanic, T h e Blissful Meadows Golf Club, Uxbridge, Mass. The Blissful Meadows Golf Club is a semi-private 18-hole goif course. The position is a full-time, year round 1 continue to enjoy the success that has brought it to this point, just a reminder: it was not one man's dream that put all this together, but it has been the collaborative efforts of many people with similar vision. The NERTF Board of Directors wishes to thank everyone who participated in this year's 5th anniversary Conference and Show, especially those who donated to our first Silent Auction. Over $3600 was raised for turf research! We thank all our sponsors who helped our efforts in making this year's conference and show second to none. The keynote speaker, the show program, the coffee and Danish near registration, the trade show lunch, and other sponsorships are all very much appreciated by those in attendance. Only 358 days left till next year's show. Lets work together to make it our best yet!!! position for the right person. Individua! must have knowledge of small engine servicing, hydraulics, reel servicing, and diesel engines. Compensation is commensurate with experience and includes two weeks paid vacation. Position is open until filled. Send resume to: Joseph Wagner, GCS, Blissful Meadows Goif Club, 80! Chockalog Road, Uxbridge, MA 01569. Assistant Superintendent/Mechanic, Tewksbury Country Club, Tewksbury, Mass. This full-time position as golf course mechanic includes frequent mowing and supervision of a five-man crew for nine-hole privately-owned public goif course that hosts 40,000 rounds per year. At least two years in golf course equipment maintenance and repair is required. Salary and benefits commensurate with experience. Deadline: April 30, 2002. Send resume to: Mike Young, Superintendent, Tewksbury Country Club, 85 Livingston Street, Tewksbury, MA 0 i 876. Superintendent. Kingswood Golf Club is a 20hoie semi-private course in Wolfeboro, N.H. Qualifications include superintendent or assistant experience, proven success in staff management, experience in communicating and working with a board of directors, and experience with irrigation systems. A degree in turf management is a plus. Must have or obtain a N.H. pesticide license. Send resume to: Kingswood Golf Club, P.O. Box 687, Wolfeboro, N H 03894; fax: (603) 569-3561; EMail: kgc@worldpath.net. Syringing made easy Reelcraft Industries Inc. Introduces A New Product for Retrofit or New Construction The DGM System Bringing Syringing into the "21st" Century NEW - Hose handling concept designed to make syringing of greens easier and more efficient and economical, The system utilizes a Direct under-Ground Maintenance Retractable Hose Reel System ("DGM" system) ™ installed permanently at each green with a seventy five foot (75') 3/4" I.D. water hose (typical), The system is easily and quickly accessible whenever b b p i h h • j.,!, h ® « ! ® « •• - : ftl#llflSllli|¡(SiiiÄii • An Innovative Product for Efficient Irrigation Management A few of the tangible BENEFITS: DGM Syringing System Enhanced ability to preserve the conditions of golf course by reducing course wear and tear/turf damage from driving carts and dragging hoses on turf. WGT, DGM 83075 OLP DGM 85100 OLP Overall - inches Less interruption / inconvenience for golfers, s Model No. More professional look for golf course; do not have to drag hoses from green or leave hoses on sides of fairways and greens. • Irrigation system can be pressurized to act as a blower for leaves and other debris on greens; this will save time and allow for a much more effective mowing process (system must be hooked-up to a compressor and the water blown out), • Maximizes labor efficiency by making the job easier and less burdensome to greenskeepers (takes out the monotony of the job). • Hand watering vs. sprinkler watering will give a more even and / or Isolated watering distribution to the green; more effective and higher quality application will preserve and protect the green from bad exposures. • Provides the resources to react timely In urgent situations such as extreme heat stress, dry conditions, and possible hydraulic oil leaks. 159# 159# Hose Length, Ft. L x W x H 39»/4" x 267," x 40" The Above Models Include •Spring retractable hose reel includes hose with 3/4" male hose thread, 3'x3/4" inlet hose with 3/4" NPTF Swivel fitting connection and latch ratchet. •High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) enclosure with removable cover and hose spout with locking cover. •Unit is supplied with stainless steel support rails. •Easy hose change feature. •"New" Stainless steel drive spring. Cost of units for eighteen holes is a small fraction c o m p a r e d to the overall costs of a full irrigation system. Patent Pending REELS FOR ALL YOUR TURF CARE NEW NEEDS T O W A B L E H O S E R E E L TRAILER ft REELCRAFT 2842 E. Business 30 ° P. O. Box 248 Columbia City, IN 46725 (800)444-3134 • (260)248-8188 Fax:(800)444-4587 e-mail: reelcraft@reelcraft.com web site: www.reelcraft.com Authorized Reelcraft Distributor DGM Systems, Lie 1 Snagwood Rood Foster, Rl 028925 Phone/Fax: (401) 647-0550 ®-mail: davem@dlgmsystem.com w e b site: www.dgmsystem.conn Form No.1113-302DM Now you can access all inner mechanisms with Total Top Service. Then pull out heavy-duty snap ring with wiper seal to access gear-drive assembly. Remove solenoid, wire connections, pilot valve and adjustable regulator... Integrated valve includes snap ring, valve seat and extra large rock screen. Hunter G800 Rotor Close-Up ALL G800 Series rotors have a range of and adjustabLe pressure reguLators hidden technicaLly-advanced features, incLuding in the flange compartment to discourage TotaL Top Service with new integrated vaLve, tampering. Closed case design and integral G860/865 • Low Pressure Rotor • Through-the-Top Servicing • Patented Precision Distribution Control™ • Full circle or adjustable arc (40 0 to 360°) • 3 1/2" pop-up height • 50' to 67' radius • 6.5 to 21.6 gpm snap ring seal prevent stick-ups from external contamination. Adjustable arc and full circle models are available. G870/875 G880 • Mid-Range Rotor 0 • Long Distance Rotor Through-the-Top Servicing • Through-the-Top Servicing • PressurePort™ technology for distribution uniformity • Full circle 8 Interchangeable nozzles • Full circle or adjustable arc (40° to 360°) • 3 1/2" pop-up height Interchangeable nozzles • 67' to 88' radius 3 1/2" pop-up height • 22.5 to 57.9 gpm '' to 75'radius. • 7.7 to 33.7 gpm Free Irrigation Analysis New Hunter Golf Website Your local Hunter GoLf representative is ready See the complete Hunter Golf product line with to meet with you for a free course analysis to reliable rotors, valves, central control systems, determine whether your irrigation system is decoders, weather stations and more at our new operating efficiently. Contact us today for website: www.HunterGolf.com. You'll also see an appointment or more information on installation and maintenance tips, plus details Hunter Golf products. on the Hunter Support Network. Authorized Hunter Golf Distributor m i s c o m IRRIGATION- WATER SYSTEMS CONNECTICUT E a s t Hartford, 80 T h o m a s St., 888-522-9182 Golf Hdqtrs: Milford, 110 R a t o n Dr., 877-878-0658 Hunter Golf Rotors Update When Was The Last Time You Heard: "The Course is in Great Shape!" Keeping a course in top playing condition can give you a real in the rotor can be accessed from the top - competitive advantage. But many a Hunter Golf exclusive. superintendents have had to work The G800's unique flange compartment offers with "no frills" budgets this year. That's why your local Hunter Golf distributor has a range of solutions. He can show you how to update your system with reliable Hunter rotors and controllers - in practical and affordable stages. Take a look at the G800 Series, for example, with its unique advantages. G800 Series Golf Rotors Feature Total Top Servicing Hunter G800 Series Rotor Total Top Servicing. Now every key component Hunter G800 rotors can revitalize your most challenging sites with uniform water distribution - and they feature new quick access to the solenoid, solenoid connections, pilot valve and adjustable pressure regulator. The unitized inlet valve provides onestep removal of the snap ring, valve, valve seat and rock screen. Routine maintenance can be completed in minutes without scarring the turf. Hunter Golf rotors - heLping you keep your course in great shape, even during servicing! Hunter G O L F r Page u i l i u l u i i k k ^ A F Please Patronize these FRIENDS Ä-OK Turf Turf Equipment Enuinment Inc Inc. fi-OK Golf. inc. Inc. Country Golf, 1357 Main St., Coventry, Rl 02816-8435 Articulator, Terra Topper, Greens Groomer brush, & used equipment. Mike Comicelll-(401) 826-2584 4852 Westchester Dr., Traverse City, Ml 49684 Golf course construction & reconstruction; specialists in Donald Ross courses. Jerry Deemer - (616) 947-5751 A.A. Will Materials Corp. DGM Systems 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. I Snagwood Rd„ Foster, Rl 02825 Distributor of Reelcraft products & inventor of the Direct Underground Maintenance Syringing System. Manny Mihallides - (401) 647-0550 Michael Drake Construction, inc. 693 S. County Trail, Exeter, Rl 02822 Specializing in quality seed and related golf course maintenance supplies. Gregg Allen - (800) 527-3898 240 Walnut St., Framingham, MA 01702 Golf course reconstruction; professional shaper. Michael Drake - (508) 875-8247 figresouree,inc. 30 Peace Pipe Terrace, Smlthfleld, Rl 02917 (401)419-7409 100 Main St., Amesbury, MA 01913 Tim Gould - (800) 313-3320, (978) 388-5110 The Andersons Technologies. Inc. IZGO/Textron F A Bartfett Tree Expert Co. 26 Waite Ave., S. Hadley, MA 01075 Manufacturer of fertilizer & control products. RIckFoml - (413) 534-8896 640 Hale St., Beverly Farms, MA 01915 Complete tree care, landscape design & construction, disease control, long-range planning. Ben Staples - (978) 927-1590 Armstrong Golf Architects, LLC Gold Star Nursery & Sod Farm 76 S. New Boston Rd., Francestown, NH 02043 Goli 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 Bayer Corporation Bayleton, Compass, Dylox, Merit, Nemacur Tempo. Jim Santoro - (508) 679-4797 The Borden Company 114 Summer St., Maynard, MA 01754 Bulk limestone dealer. Jack Borden - (978) 897-2571 Boston irrigation Supply Company 60 Sturgls Way, Dedham, MA 02026 Distributor, Irrigation supplies & accessories. Andy Langlois, J . Anderson III, Ron Milenskl (800) 225-8006 The Cardinals, Inc. 186 River Rd., P.O. Box 520, Unionvllle, CT 06085 Golf course and landscape supplies. John Callahan, Dennis Friel - (800) 861-6256 Cavicchio landscape Supply, ins. 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, & professional care. William P. Maley - (508) 881-2622 Clean Quest P. 0. Box 1102, Southbury, CT 06488 Distributors of the Landa Water system for treating wash water, Safety Storage chemical buildings, and Octaflex portable wash pads. Steven Burnett, Michael Wende - (800) 521-5585 Cornish, Siiva, & Mungeum, Inc. 207 N. Main St., Uxbridge, MA 01569 Golf course architects. (508) 278-3407 Country Club Enterprises P. 0. Box 820, Cataumet, MA 02534 Club Car golf cars, Carryall utility vehicles. Dave Farina, Darin Eddy, Darren Orr (800) 662-2585 250 West Rd., Canterbury, NH 03224-2127 Growers of turfgrass and ornamentals. Malcolm McPhall Lexington, MA-(781) 861-1111 Canterbury, NH - (603) 783-4717 Boil Cart Services, Inc. 275 Wells St., Greenfield, MA 01301 Club Car golf, turf, transportation, & utility cars. James Bemler - (800) 287-0955 BPS New England Mapping 39 Cedar St., Cohasset, MA 02025 Precise irrigation & drainage as-builts; wire tracking & electrical repairs. Greg Albanese-(781) 789-1166 Greeno, Inc. 2352 Main St., Concord, MA 01742 Tree transplanting, landscape construction, & masonry. Kevin Mulcahy - (800) 439-7244 Charles C. Hart Ssad Co., inc. P. O. Box 9169, Wetbersfield, CT 06109 Roy Sibley, Dick Gurskl, Robin Hayes (800) 326-HART Hartsssy Greymont 433 Chestnut St., Needham, MA 02492 Tree care, landscape construction, consulting. Mark Tobin-(781 >444-1227 Heiiiston Sand Co., inc. P. 0. Box 1168, Tiff! Rd., Slatersville, Rl 02876 USGA-recommended sands, root-zone mixes, bunker & topdressing, agresoil, compost, stonedust, & pea-stone. Bob Chalifour, CGCS (ret.) - (401) 766-5010 internatisisai Goif Construction Co. 5 Purcell Rd., Arlington, MA 02474 Golf course construction. Antonlos Paganls - (781) 648-2351; (508) 428-3022 International Turf Applicators 2910 Dranefirid Rd., Lakeland, FL 33811 Ray Duffy - (800) 995-8720, (860) 646-0259 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, Ins. 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 Larchmont Engineering & irrigation I I Larchmont Lane, Lexington, MA 02420-4483 Marc Utera - (781) 647-3361 I n l l l , il I i. i . i l i i J ,i J i. l u l l , i t i l i , l i of the Lazaro's Golf Course Supplies & Accessories ASSOCIATION 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 L@SQQ !nc 20005 Lake Rd., Rocky River, OH 44116 Ron Tumiski, Mike Donohue - (800) 321-5325 D.L. Maher Co. 71 Concord SI, P.O. Box 127, N. Reading, MA 01864 Water supply specialists; water wells & pumping equipment. (781) 933-3210 McNulty Construction Corp. P. 0. Box 3218, Framingham, MA 01705 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 & Irrigation equipment. Bill Stinson-(716) 334-0100 R.F. Morse & Sons, inc. 22 Cranberry Hwy., Wareham, MA 02576 Larry Anshewitz, Jack Cronln, Chris Cowan, Doug Dondero - (508) 295-1553 Nardone Sand and Gravel, Inc. 37 Power Rd., Westford, MA 01886 Topdressing sand & mkes, bunker sands, root-zone mixes, loam, cart path materials, drainage stone. Greg Frederick-(978) 692-8221 North Shore Hydrasieding 20 Wenham St., Danvers, MA 01923 Hydroseeding, erosion control, & tree services. Brian King - (978) 762-8737 Partae 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. 0. Box 39, Middleton, MA 01949 Deep-tine and hydro-injection services, custom fertilizer & pesticide applications, fairway aeration, topdressing operations. (978) 777-1663 Putnam Pine Corp. 90 Elm St., Hopkinton, MA 01748 Underground water, sewer, & drain piping sales. & distribution. 24-hour service. Elliot Putnam, David Putnam, Ell Potty - (508) 435-3090 RAD. Corp. 269 Hanover St., Hanover, MA 02339 Golf course construction, greens, tees, bunkers, drainage, earth-moving, ponds, & water features. Robert M. Delmonlco - (781) 826-2800 Sawtelle Brothers, Inc. 65 Glenn St., Lawrence, MA 01843 Larry Bunn,, Jim Favreau, John Lenhart, Al Vadala, George Wise - (800) 999-8873 SBI Turf Services 65 Glenn St., Lawrence, MA 01843 Deep-tine, core, & water-injection aerification, DOL & Verti-Seed overseeding, irrigation services. Jim Favreau - (800) 999-TURF Shawnmark industries, Inc. P. 0. Box 8966, Warwick, Rl 02999 Matt Howland- (401) 295-1673 Simplot Partners, inc. Sodco Inc. P. 0. Box 2, Slocum, Rl 02877 Bluegrass/Fescue, Bluegrass/Rye, Bluegrass/Fescue/ Rye, Bentgrass. Sean Moran, Pat Hogan - (800) 341-6900 Sports Club Management 104 Wyman Rd., Bralntree, MA 02184 OSHA and EPA compliance services & training. Ron Smith-(781) 848-5978 Stumps Are Us 5 Tlmberwood Rd., #108, Goffstown, NH 03045 Professional stump chipping service. Richard Plantler-(603) 624-0347 Dahn Tibbett Professional Goif Services dba Weed & Feed, Inc. 20 Clark Lane, Marshfield, MA 02050 Specialists in golf course construction, bunker restoration, & irrigation Installation. (781) 837-3503 Tom Irwin Inc. 11 A St., Burlington, MA 01803 Turf management products. Jack Petersen, Wayne Ripley, Paul Skafas, Chris Petersen, Greg Mlsodoulakis, Erick Koskinen (800) 582-5959 Tuckahoe Turf Farms, Ins. P. O. Box 167, Wood River Junction, Rl 02894 Chris Beasley - (800) 556-6985 TurfLinks, Inc. 16 Kane Industrial Dr., Hudson, MA 01749 Distributor of quality fertilzer, grass seed, 6 control products for the golf course Industry. Kevin Lyons, Scott Mackintosh, Jim Cohen (866) 567-9221 Turf Enhancement Enterprises 6 Jessica J Dr., Millbury, MA 01527 Floratlne products, Precision Small Engine Co., Douglas Rollers, Trion Lifts. Tom Fox-(508) 865-9150 TurfNet Associates, inc. 21 Brandywine Rd., Skiiiman, NJ 08558 Cutting edge communication for the golf course Industry. Peter McCormick - (800) 314-7929 Turf Products Corp. 157 Moody Rd., Enfield, CT 06082 Distributors of Tora Irrigation & 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, & IPM. Glenn Larabee, Bruce Chapman, Mark Miller (800) 224-4440 Varney Bras. Sand & Grawai 79 Hartford Ave., Belllngham, MA 02019 Concrete golf cart paths. Kenneth Mooradian - (800) 441-7373 Waterfiowsrs Ecological Design 116 North Street, North Reading, MA 01864 Environmental audits, planning/design, & permits for all environmental details. Teny Bastian - (978) 664-8059 Wlnfield Nursery, Inc. 1700 Mountain Rd., W. Suffleld, CT 06093 Wholesale nursery trees and shrubs. Stan Hildreth Philip Wogan & George F. Sargent, Jr. 17 Walker Rd., Topsfield, MA 01983 Goif course architects. (978) 887-3672 Zip Type Printing Sereises, ins. 50 Kent Street, Newburyport, MA 01950 Design, printing, mailing, advertising specialties. Sheila Johnson - (978) 462-9358 15 Londonderry Rd., Londonderry, NH 03053 Turf & ornamental supplies. Chuck Bramhall, Mike Kroian, Mike Nagle, Jim Wierzbicki - (800) 228-6656 1I.IÌIÌ11,i1JÌ1I|1I,1JLLU,IIJ11,IIJI1.IJÌ,UILI1JÌJ,IJÌ 4 Page 4 i.iLili.iiJiiiiii,l •ili, ¡itUi.itJiJ.il) J m t l jflalli 1 ^''^ 1 M e e t h o s t s u p e r i n t e n d e n t T t o s n a s â e k i e y , C G C S , J u n i p e r Hill G.C The April meeting of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of New England will be held at juniper Hill Golf Course in Northborough, Mass. Tom Ackley, CGCS, will be our host for the day. Tom is well known throughout the association, having been a member for the past 13 years. Tom became a Certified Golf Course Superintendent in ! 995. juniper Hill G.C. is a busy public facility comprised of two 18-hole courses, Riverside and Lakeside. Riverside opened its front-nine in 1931 and was designed by Homer C. Darling. The back-nine was designed by Geoffery Cornish and opened in 1954. It is a car-71 with a slope of 123. The challenging fairways consist of Poa/Kentucky bluegrass/rye. The tees are seeded to poa/bentgrass. There are 42 acres of fairway and 2.5 acres of tees. Greens, which are Poa/bentgrass, average 4000 sq. ft. Glen Ackley, at Westoro C.C. in 1971. After graduating from the University of Massachusetts in 1975 with a B.S.in forestry, Tom stayed in the turf field waiting for the job market to open up in forestry. That never happened. He was superintendent at Westboro C.C. in 1978, then became his father's assistant at Marlboro C.C. Tom stayed at that position until 1989, when his career began at Juniper Hill. During his time at Juniper Hill, Tom has participated in the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program. He is an avid birdwatcher. He has also stayed active with environmental issues, including employee safety and right-to-know, storage/disposal/recycling, IPM, UST and water quality/withdrawal issues. HOST PROFILE The Lakeside course was designed by Phil Wogan, and opened in 1991 It is also a par-? i with slope of 127. The greens, which average 4500 sq. ft., are Providence creeping bentgrass. The 22 acres of fairway and 2.5 acres of tees were seeded to a mix of rye, colonial bent, Kentucky bluegrass, and creeping red fescue. Tom has been at juniper Hill since 1989, with Al Sanders handing him the reins in 1990. Torn actually started working there as a caddy in 1961. He began his turf career under the guidance of his dad, .lliiiilL,ijtiii.liJliilii.litiii.iiJli,ilJiiili.i.li)ii,ilJiii)l),iidii,iiJli,)li, fr£0e-fr6K0 VN 'WEipssjM enuoAy pue|q§!{-| ç / [ ssvioishu 19 'ON }|UJJ8d VIAI '}J0dÀjnqM8N G g ¥ d ebbisod ' s t i liey\| ssbio jsjy m un H3XX31 KHW :oî ujnjay