LETTER July 2003 of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of New England, Inc "•'•"•»i» 1,1 Sponsors and administrators of the Troll-Dickinson Scholarship Fund - Awarded yearly to deserving Turf Management Students, h m b h family needs c©m® i r s t fer ífen Crimmings as he torus ©¥©r his iewsieíter editorship There's been a change of command on the firing line and in the trenches where the GCSANE Newsletter is assembled and published. Added responsibilities at home have caused Newsletter editor Ken Crimmings to step down from that post and his seat on the association's board of directors. Crimmings was deep jnto his second year as the Newsletter's ninistrative whip when he made Lne move. He has been replaced by Mike Stachowicz, who is looking forward to following in Ken's footsteps in producing a professional and informative newsletter for the GCSANE. Mike is the head superintendent at Southwick-based The Ranch, a rising giant in the community of the country's prestigious public golf courses. INSIDE . . . Page Calendar of Events . . 2 Remember When? . .3 UMass News: Winter School . . . 4 GCSAA News: PDI Update GCSAA News: SPM Exam GCSANE Photo Gallery Divot Drift . . .4 . . . .5 . . . . .S . .6 7 like to think of this as a protracted sabbatical... I'd like everyone to know I'm still pari of GCSANE and it's a part of me." Ken Crimmings Marlborough C.C. When Crimmings took the Newsletter reins from Russ Heller two years ago, the situation presented a perfect fit for his job as head superintendent at the traditionrich Marlborough Country Club, his family, and the association. He brought a special brand of enthusiasm, energy, and perspective to the position and looked forward to a long stay as its occupant. However, in recent weeks Ken had to reexamine his priorities. His wife, Kim, decided to start a laser-control hair removal practice, which meant Ken would have to take a major role in bringing up the couple's three children. All at once, time became one of the most important elements in the Crimmings' household. Ken had to take over some of Kim's responsibilities at home so she could devote more time to the crucial start-up stage of her business. Although, the title may appear to be one of just sitting back and making decisions, G C S A N E Newsletter editor is an allencompassing position in the planning and development of each monthly edition. This put the onus on Crimmings, whose lifestyle changed drastically when Kim's dreams of becoming a successful businesswoman became a reality. "There really wasn't any decision on my part," Ken said. "My wife's been involved in nursing in many different fields. She thought the relatively new procedure of laser hair removal was ready to take off and 1 agreed. After that, it was a matter of me making the time to help out more with the kids and the only way to do it was resigning from the Newsletter and board. I couldn't do those jobs justice by trying to squeeze in an hour here and an hour there. There was only one thing to do, the right thing, and I did it." Those precious hours away from duties at Marlborough are now filled with making decisions like, "who gets first bath tonight?", "what'll w e have for dinner?", "is this Little League night?", and so on. "I have to help out," Ken added. "We're all family here. We're all pitching in and I think it's working. Uh, I know it's working." Crimmings, now in his seventh season as Marlborough superintendent, is regarded as a fixture there even though it might seem he's just settling in. His entry into golf course maintenance deserves mention since its introduction came from continued on page 2 i Page 2 .lÜli.iLljálklJiiüLilUi.iUil.itJli^ PRESIDENT James R. Fitzroy, CGCS 3 5 7 W . S q u a n t u m S t r e e t , N o r t h Quincy, M A 0 2 1 7 1 617-328-1776 Fax 6 1 7 - 3 2 8 - 9 4 7 9 E-Mail: Jfitz39@rcn.com P r e s i d e n t s Golf C o u r s e VICE P R E S I D E N T Michael J . H e r m a n s o n 1 4 0 R y a n S t r e e t , Gardner, M A 0 1 4 4 0 978-632-2713 Fax 9 7 8 - 6 3 2 - 2 7 1 3 E-Mail: Hermo68@hotmail.com Gardner Municipal Golf C o u r s e SECRETARY Ronald P . D o b o s z , Jr. 1 1 3 7 P a r k S t r e e t , Stoughton, M A 0 2 0 7 2 781 -341-8564 Fax 7 8 1 - 3 4 1 - 8 5 6 4 , *51 E-Mail: R d o b o s z l 11 @aol.com Cedar Hill Golf C o u r s e TREASURER Michael V. lacono, C G C S 5 0 Newton Street, Weston, M A 0 2 4 9 3 781 -899-7913 Fax 7 8 1 - 6 4 7 - 0 6 0 2 E-Mail: thebrookl 8@aol.com Pine B r o o k C o u n t r y C l u b TRUSTEE Patrick S . K r i k s c e o n a i t i s 4 L a k e m a n s Lane, Ipswich, M A 0 1 9 3 8 978-526-4600 Fax 9 7 8 - 5 2 6 - 8 3 3 3 E s s e x County Club TRUSTEE Jason S. Adams 11 W o o d c r e s t L a n e Blackstone, MA 0 1 5 0 4 781 -326-3801 Fax 7 8 1 - 3 2 6 - 3 8 0 1 E-Mail: Jayadams35@hotmall.com Norfolk Golf Club TRUSTEE R u s s e l l E . Heller 4 1 Clifford S t r e e t , M e l r o s e , M A 0 2 1 2 6 617-983-2786 Fax 6 1 7 - 9 8 3 - 2 7 8 6 E-Mail: Rheller@gcsane.org Franklin P a r k Golf,Course FINANCE CHAIRMAN Arthur Silva, C G C S 3 5 Pennacook Road, T e w k s b u r y , M A 0 1 8 7 6 781 - 4 8 4 - 5 4 4 0 Fax 7 8 1 - 4 8 4 - 6 6 1 3 E-Mail: Silvacgcs@aol.com B e l m o n t Country Club GOLF CHAIRMAN David A. C o m e e 6 5 Marquette S t r e e t , Gardner, M A 0 1 4 4 0 978-297-1223 Fax 9 7 8 - 2 9 7 - 0 9 1 1 E-Mail: Dcomee@hotmail.com T h e 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 2 2 8 4 , F r a m i n g h a m , M A 0 1 7 0 3 508-872-9790 Fax 5 0 8 - 8 7 2 - 5 3 9 3 E-Mail: Pat@framlnghamcc.com F r a m i n g h a m Country Club N E W S L E T T E R CHAIRMAN Michael W . S t a c h o w l c z 1 0 0 R a n c h Club Road, S o u t h w i c k , MA 0 1 0 7 7 4 1 3 - 5 6 9 - 9 3 3 3 , ext. 2 1 1 Fax 413-569-9330 E-Mail: par5n2@yahoo.com T h e R a n c h Golf Club PAST PRESIDENT Robert R u s z a l a 6 9 G e l i n a s Drive, Chicopee, M A 0 1 0 2 0 413-256-8654 Fax 4 1 3 - 2 5 6 - 8 6 5 4 E-Mail: Hrcc40@aol.com H i c k o r y R i d g e Country Club EXECUTIVE SECRETARY Sharon K. Brownell P. O. B o x 5 6 6 , Mattapoisett, M A 0 2 7 3 9 508-758-6474 Fax 5 0 8 - 7 5 8 - 6 4 7 4 E-Mail: Sbrownell@verlzon.net b t T H E 1 NEWSLETTER G C S A N E Headquarters 3 0 0 Arnold P a l m e r Blvd., Norton, M A 0 2 7 6 6 Tel.: (800) 8 3 3 - 4 4 5 1 Fax: ( 5 0 8 ) 7 5 8 - 6 4 7 4 W e b Site: www.gcsane.org N e w s l e t t e r Editor . . . . M i c h a e l S t a c h o w i c z Gerry Finn Contributing E d i t o r B u s i n e s s Manager Julie H e s t o n (E-Mail: jheston@verizon.net) Any opinions expressed in this publication are those of the author and/or person quoted, and may not represent the position of GCSANE. 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. "/ couldn't do those jobs justice by trying to squeeze in an hour here and an hour there. Ken Crimmings Marlborough C.C continued from page I a desire to play, not pamper the grounds where the game is played. Ken was a pretty good golfer in his hometown of Northboro where the Crimmings' family still resides. Again, it was another case of circumstances dictating his lifestyle. At the time (late 1980's) Ken was working nights as a bartender and playing golf in the daytime at Juniper Hills where "Tom Ackley was course superintendent. "I asked Tom if he could use me on the crew once in a while," Crimmings explained. "I knew if I worked there, I would play golf free. Eventually, I got to like the work at Juniper Hills and I found myself spending more time working on the course and less behind the bar. That's when I moved on." Don Blakely, Ken's uncle and head superintendent at the nine-hole Harwichport course, made Ken's vocational change official by bringing him on as his assistant. " H e just said he'd teach me everything he knew about maintenance," Crimmings told. "I learned a lot from him and I also took the UMass winter course while I was there. Then Glenn Ackley called me from Marlborough and said he needed an assistant. I accepted and had three great years under Glenn. When he retired after my third season, he recommended me as his replacement. And here I am." Marlborough, one of the early sites for Senior PGA Tour play, continues its tradition of offering a challenging yet fair layout for members and an occasional visit by USGA participants in regional events. If it hosts what might be called a signature tournament, it's the Metro West Open, played in July. It attracts familiar sports names such as tennis great Ivan Lendl who is scheduled to play in this year's tourney. •— As recently as a year ago Marlboroug! also was the site for a U.S. Senior Open qualifier. One of its contestants was nationally recognized golf telecaster and renowned golf teacher Peter Kostis. A modest Crimmings describes his course as being in "pretty decent shape." He adds, "I don't have that much experience in the business but I try to use as many educational aids as I can in my work. We've made a million little improvements here. 1 just see what works and do it. Also, I have a theory about work time at the course. I don't work my crew to death. We're not a four-in-themorning to six-in-the-evening outfit. As long as we get results, why change that?" Ken knows he'll miss his editor job as well as being a member of the board. "I like to think of this as a protracted sabbatical," he concluded. "One day down the road, if everything works out, I'd like to come back and make a contribution for the good of the association. I'd like everyone to know I'm still part of G C S A N E and it's a part of me." __ G E R R Y FIN " CALENDAR . . . J u l y 28 G C S A N E Monthly Meeting Supt./Club Official T o u r n a m e n t L e B a r o n Hilis C o u n t r y C l u b Lakeville, Mass. Supt. - M a r k Kiimm A u g u s t 26 G C S A N E Monthly Meeting individual C h a m p i o n s h i p Marlborough Country Club M a r l b o r o u g h , Mass. Supt. - K e n n e t h Crimmings S e p t . 22 G C S A N E Monthly Meeting T o w n s e n d Ridge C o u n t r y C i u b T o w n s e n d , Mass. Supt. - David C o p e l a n d October 6 G C S A N E Monthly Meeting J u n i p e r Hills G o l f C o u r s e N o r t h b o r o u g h , Mass. Supt. - T h o m a s A c k l e y , C G C S November G C S A N E Monthly Meeting Annua! 9-Ho!e Meeting Norfolk Golf Club N o r f o l k , Mass. Supt. - Jason A d a m s lAUIniJÜ.lihlAÜi.lIJ^l.liJiidil.lAiillJildL.iAUi.t Page 2 -Remenifeer When!: A view of GCSANE's history through the pages ©f ©ur past newsletters Remember When? is a iook back at the people and events of G C S A N E ' s past. 25 Years Ag© Thanks go to the Wellesiey Country Club for being host to our monthly meeting. W e are especially grateful to course superintendent Tom Schofield and golf pro Les Bond who made our stay there very enjoyable. Dr. joe Troll of the UMass turf school staff attended along with his new assistant Kirk Hurto. Mr. Hurto started working with Dr. Troll in January at the Stockbridge grounds. Hurto is a native of Illinois and says he and his wife love N e w England. The association welcomes Mr. Hurto and hopes to see more of him in the future. Dr. Troll also announced that the UMass Field Day will be held July 26. Viewing of turf plots will be conducted from 9 a.m. ih-ough noon. Lunch and discussion follow. HJ G C S A N E members also should be aware of a new member, Paul Miller, who holds down the responsibility of superintendent at the Tedesco Country Club. Pau is in his second year at Tedesco after serving under Charlie Gardner at Oyster Harbors for six years. The association is sorry to hear that Elmer Fuller passed away. Elmer was a retired member who was active in G C S A N E matters for 52 years. T h e golf competition at Wellesiey was blind draw net. The foursome of Ron O n e of the highlights of a Kernwood Country Club gathering was the marking of the retirement of course superintendent Lester Allen. The 69-year old veteran super, who brought Kernwood to glorious maintenance heights for the past 33 years, has credentials galore. H e is a former president of the Golf Course Superinten- 15 Years Ago T h e May meeting was held at Ocean Edge and Jeff Carlson had the course in fine shape. There w e r e some testy pin placements but it didn't faze Mai Wendell continued on page 6 Gary luecin! Memorial 4-BaSi Championship - Round 1 & 2 / Quarter-Finals / Semi-Finals / Championship Match ROUND I Ferrantino (12.3) - Parks (13.6) Anshewitz (8.8) - Fitzroy (7.9) BOUND 2 QUARTER-FINAL SEMI-FINAL CHAMPIONSHIP LeClair - Snyder 4 Favreau - Gregg Favreau (20.9) -Gragg (3.1) Hojan (32.81 - McLcod (21.11 B. Luccini (8.7) - Mooradlan (7.4) GCSANE members Duggan (7.6) - Nagle (9.4) also should be aware Hayes (8.9) - Healey (10.0) 25 Years Ago Lester moved the large crowd marking his retirement when he commented: "I've loved my years at Kernwood. I'd hate to be in a factory doing the same thing. The course is like another child. You say you'll retire and forget about it but it's tough. It's like a little baby . . . when you're away from it, you worry about it constantly." REMEMBER WHEN? Crimminssi 12.5) -Gullen (2.9) of a new member, Paul Miller, who holds down the responsibility of superintendent at Tedesco Country Club. dents Association of America and held that same post for the N e w England Turf Council. Kirkman, Bert Frederick, Ed Wiacek, and Wayne Zoppo carved out a 57 to take top honors. Second at 58 w e r e Larry Bunn, Don Hearn, Julie Aksten and Allen Cumps. Settled in third place at 59 was the combination of Pete Coste, Dave Loker, Dick Z e p p and Bob Mclntyre. Mackintosh (6.3)-Thys (11.3) Milenski (15.3)-Whitley (17.2) E Hogan - McLeod Duggan - Nagle G Mackintosh - Thys C Milenski - Whitley Berge (23.4) - Turner (17.0) Comee (6.9) - Hermanson (9.8) D'Errico (19.4) - M. LuccTnl (5.9) Heller (17.8)-Stowe (15.2) Ruszala (21.4) -Teschke (12.8) Comee - Hermanson D Ruszala - Teschke 2003 CHÂMPIOMS Page 2 UMass Winter School's ï-week program now accepting applications for 2004 session The University of Massachusetts Winter School for Turf Managers is now accepting applications for the 2004 session. This seven-week course provides students with the concepts essential to professional maintenance of high quality turf. Winter School 2004 classes will run from January 5 through February 20, 2004. The deadline for application is September 15, 2003. UMass Winter School for Turf Managers is intended especially for professionals who want to expand their skills and advance in their career, but cannot schedule a two or four year program. UMass Winter School for Turf Managers is intended especially for professionals who want to expand their skills and advance in their career, but cannot UMASS NEWS schedule a two or four year program. Winter School is most appropriate for men and women associated with the management of golf courses, athietic fields, parks, industrial grounds, municipal and private grounds, fine lawns, and other fine quality turf situations. Winter School classes are taught by University of Massachusetts faculty and staff as well as renowned turf industry professionals. Space is limited. A high school diploma is required. Twenty-three (23) CEUs (Continuing Education Units) are available upon successful completion of the course. These CEUs may be applied toward the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America renewal of certification, or towards the Sports Turf Managers Association's Certified Sports Field Manager (CSFM) program according to that program's standards. This course has In addition, Winter SchooI for Turf Managers has been approved for pesticide applicator contact hours in the New England states. also been approved for 1.75 Education Points in the CSFM program. in addition, Winter School for Turf Managers has been approved for pesticide applicator contact hours in the New England states. Most other states accept this approval towards their own applicator licensing and certification programs. For additional information, and a printable brochure/application, visit: http://www.umassturf.org/education/certificate_programs/winter_$chool.html. Professional Development initiative (PDI) ypdate: Class Ä membership changes implemented this month As of July I, members may record their education and service points for Class A renewal online, via fax, or by calling the service center at (800) 472-7878 and asking for a form to be mailed to them. By recording this information, GCSAA will have access to aggregate data to use in marketing superintendents, including the number of members who take advantage of continuing education opportunities, as well as those who are active in their communities. When drawing from this Information, PDI will provide GCSAA with a powerful, documented message to take to employer groups throughout the country. . . U l U l i . l ^ L l l N l U ^ U l i a i J ^ For more information about PDI and the forms necessary to retain your Class A status, logon to "Member Central" at GCSAA Online. GCSAA NEWS All Class A, non-certified members should have received a letter in May issuing an initial renewal cycle. If you did not receive a letter, or if you still have questions, contact Duane Patton, member standards manager, at (800) 472-7878, ext. 690. As of July I, members may record their education and service points for Class A renewal online, via fax, or by calling the service center. M , , . „ . , , „ — — — — Page 2 u i J i i a i U j d i L i l J i i . l i i . l ^ U J l ^ JjCSAA launches Integrated Pest Management exam I he G C S A A Integrated Pest Management three hours. The exam is open book and wish to take the exam rather than submit you can use on the exam; however, the Exam is now available for individuals who G C S A A has developed a study guide that proof of a state pesticide license. The requirement to submit the proof of the license or take the exam was established in 2001 as part of the standards to maintain Class A status defined by the Professional Development Initiative. The proctored exam consists of 100 questions that you must complete in GCSAA NEWS use of other reference materials also is permitted. There is a $40 application fee to take the exam that includes the cost of the study guide. For more information, visit the G C S A A Learning Center. The proctored exam consists of 100 questions thai you must complete in three hours. Mountain scenery at GCSANi's June Meeting June 23? 2003 The Shattuck G.C. Jaffrey, N.H. The June GCSANE meeting was held at The Shattuck Golf Club in Jaffrey, N.H., at the foot of Mt. Mcnadnock. The host superintendent was Paul Lautner. At left is the first tee, with Mt. Monadnock in the background. Below, Jason Adams chips for birdie, trying to stop the bail before the water. This was a homecoming of sorts for Jason, who was assistant superintendent three years ago. A n d y Langlois looks on in the background. (See the golf results in Divot Drift on page 6.) Page 6 ^ L í m í í í M Ü A L L iemember When? p r o m o t e consistent standards in the continued s p e e d of greens compatible w i t h slope. from page 3 and R o n Ryan. B o t h c a r d e d 77 gross and w e r e a w a r d e d I st and 2nd place. T h e S t i m p m e t e r ' s importance and Simpson designed the S t i m p m e t e r t o service as executive d i r e c t o r of t h e Massachusetts G o l f Association ( M G A ) . T h e occasion of several N e w England golf H e still makes it t o t h e M G A office (7:30 courses w i t h pitched greens t o set unfair a.m. starting t i m e ) t o w o r k o n a couple of pin placement inspired Simpson t o projects: the association's magazine and a address t h e green speed issue and c o m e history of the M G A scheduled for delivery influence on t h e g a m e of golf will be up w i t h a m e t h o d t o level t h e playing field at its 100th birthday in 2003. recognized this month w h e n t h e U . S . in t e r m s of pace o n golf c o u r s e greens. O p e n is staged at T h e C o u n t r y C l u b in His application of speed variations has Brookline. E d w a r d Simpson, a T C C helped m a k e t h e g a m e m o r e enjoyable. m e m b e r for 33 years and inventor of t h e instrument that clocks speed of greens, will be h o n o r e d during appropriate c e r e m o n i e s during t h e event. 5 Tears Ag© O n e of the icons of N e w England golf punched in as a r e t i r e m e n t r e p w h e n Haskell and t h e golf c o u r s e superintendents f o r m a solid, productive relationship. St w a s during Haskell's reign that t h e G C S A N E president b e c a m e an automatic m e m b e r of the M G A executive committee. continued on page 8 D i c k Haskell c o m p l e t e d 30 years of DIVOT DRIFT...announcements...educational semlnars^fob opportunities ...tournament results...and miscellaneous items oí interest to the membership. alternatives to pesticides regulated under the Public Drinking Water Supply Protection Regulations. N e w Publication Available: Professional Guide for I P M in Turf for Massachusetts, 2003-2004. The new Professional Guide for IPM in Turf for Massachusetts, 2003-2004 is now available. Initially developed in 1991, this revision marks the 7th edition of this popular publication. The Professional Guide for IPM in Turf for Massachusetts is for green industry professionals to use as a tool in the management of all types of turf: from roadside and utility areas, to conservation plantings, to lawns, to athletic fields, to the fine playing surfaces on golf courses. Municipal and school officials charged with establishing IPM programs in their communities, and gardeners and homeowners serious about sensibly caring for their properties will find unique and critical information here as well. The facts presented in the Professional Guide for IPM in Turf for Massachusetts are based on the principles of integrated pest management (IPM), with environmental stewardship as the highest priority. The guide can be used effectively in a wide range of management schemes: from organic, to low-maintenance, to high-intensity care of high-use turf. While the pesticide regulations section of the guide is specific to Massachusetts, the rest of the guide can be used effectively throughout New England. Here are just some of the updated, distinctive pieces of information you will find in the Professional Guide: turfgrass cultivars recommended for Massachusetts; disease tolerance of selected turfgrass cultivars; cultural management of turfgrass diseases; turf pest damage monitoring chart; refined pest threshold levels; biological management of turf damaging insects; efficiency, residual, and environmental hazards of turf insecticides; monitoring and management of turf w e e d s ; a Ü i h i L . l i d l i . l J l h i k b á l i . i L I ^ F o r o r d e r i n g i n f o r m a t i o n , please visit: http://www.umassturf.org/whats_new.htmi GCSANE BUSINESS G C S A N E has blocked a number of rooms for its members at the Association Headquarters in San Diego for the 2004 GCSAA Conference and Show. If you wish to claim one of these rooms, please contact Michael Hermanson. It will need to be secured by credit card by November 14. G C S A N E has become a tee sponsor for the 4th Annual Stockbridge Aiurnni Golf Classic at the Andover Country Club in Andover, Mass. on Monday, September 8, 2003. If you wish to part i c i p a t e you may sign up online at www.stockbridgealumni.org, or contact joe Dupont '61, 277 County Way, Beverly, MA 01915; Phone: 978-922-0038 P a t Daly, Education Chairman, has announced two GCSAA seminars: November 18 - Developing a Comprehensive Turfgrass Management Program; November 19 - Budgeting Essentials Workshop. Details will follow. T h e I P M Council of Massachusetts, on which G C S A N E serves, just did an IPM training program at Loews in Woburn. It was two hours long and touched on all aspects of IPM. Should you have a problem registering due to phone issues at the GCSANE headquarters, the alternate number is 508-758-6474 (phone & fax). If you would rather register by e-mail the address is Sbrownell@gcsane.org or S brownell@verizon.net. — But, alas, Haskell couldn't go quietly. G C S A N E is sponsoring a tee for a scholarship in memory of Matthew Horridge. He was a senior at UR!. This scholarship will go to someone majoring in turf management. G C S A N E is now offering website-only fob postings. Cost for these postings is $100. For more information, contact Sharon Browneli at (800) 833-4451. PERSONAL NOTE Wishes for a quick recovery go out to Nehoiden Superintendent Eric Sinasalo, who just received triple bypass surgery. WEBSITE OF THE MONTH www.greenmediaonSsne.com has a huge archive of magazines relating to our industry. These magazines include Arbor Age, California Fairways, Goifscapes, Landscape and Irrigation, OPE, and Sports Turf. TOURNAMENT RESULTS Team-of-Tw© Championship The Shattuck Golf Club Jaffrey, New Hampshire June 23, 2003 Host Superintendent - Paul Lautner Superintendent Division ! st Gross - Jim Fitzroy & Rich Tworig (68, -3) i st Net - Conor Fitzgerald & Russell Heiler (65, -6) Affiliate Division 1st Gross - Bob Healey & Robin Hayes (73, +2) I st Net - Dave Antunes & P. Amoria (70, -1) Page 1 ¿LiidLiMLMinALi^iiutLiMiiu Please Patronize these FRIENDS of the ASSOCIATION A-OK Turf Equipment inc. Landmark Construction 4852 Westchester Dr., Traverse City, Ml 49684 Golf course construction & reconstruction; specialists In Donald Ross courses. Jerry Deemer-(616) 947-5751 P.O. Box 662, Winchester, MA 01890 Tee/bunker shaping 8, remodeling, cart paths, Drainage, tree planting, landscape construction. Daniel Champion - (781) 729-3250 A.A. Will Materials Corp. DGM Systems lazaro's Golf Course Supplies & Accessories 168 Washington St., Stoughton, MA 02072-1748 Top dressing & bunker sand, decorative stone, landscape materials, wholesale nursery stock. Charlie Downing, Mike Read - (800) 4-AA-WILL I Snagwood R d , Foster, Rl 02825 Distributor of Reelcraft products & inventor of the Direct Underground Maintenance Syringing System. Manny Mihailides - (401) 647-0550 Accusoils OHT Golf Services P.O. Box 1125, Carver, MA 02330 Topdressing sand & mixes, divot mix, greens & tees, root zone mix, bunker sand, cart path mix, stablizer, & greens care analysis. Joe Farina, Frank Santos - (866) 222-6644 dba Weed & Feed, Inc. 20 Clark Lane, Marshfleld, MA 02050 Golf course renovation & construction in all areas: bunkers, tees, greens, drainage, irrigation, & cart paths. Dahn Tibbett, Chip Brearley - (781) 837-3503 Allen's Seed Store Inc. Michael Drake Construction, Inc. dba Hammond Paint and Chemical C o , Inc. 738 Main S t , Suite 223, Waltham, MA 02154 Complete line of golt course accessories; Standard, Par Aide, Eagle One. Joe Lazaro-(781) 647-3361 Lcsco Inc. 20005 Lake R d , Rocky River, OH 44116 Ron Tumlski, Mike Donohue - (800) 321-5325 D.L. Maher Co. 71 Concord St, P. 0. Box 127, N. Reading, MA 01864 Water supply specialists; wells & pumping equipment. (781)933-3210 693 S. County Trail, Exeter, Rl 02822 Specializing in quality seed and related golt course maintenance supplies. Gregg Allen - (800) 527-3898 240 Walnut S t , Framingham, MA 01702 Golf course reconstruction; professional shaper. Michael Drake - (508) 875-8247 Agresource, Inc. 30 Peace Pipe Terrace, Smithfield, Rl 02917 (401)419-7409 P. 0. Box 3218, Framingham, MA 01705 Asphalt paving of cart paths, walkways, parking areas; imprinted asphalt. John McNulty - (508) 879-8875 F.A. Bartlett Tree Expert Co. Miller Golf Construction 100 Main St., Amesbury, MA 01913 Tim Gould, Guy Travers (800)313-3320,(978) 388-5110 The Andersons Technologies, Inc. 26 Waite A v e , S. Hadley, MA 01075 Manufacturer of fertilizer & control products. Rick Fomi- (413) 534-8896 Armstrong Golf Architects, LLC EZGO/Textron McNulty Construction Corp. The Cardinals, Inc. 166 River R d , P.O. Box 520, Unionville, CT 06085 Golf course and landscape supplies. John Callahan, Dennis Friei - (800) 861-6256 Cavicchio Landscape Supply, Inc. 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 R d , Ashland, MA 01721 Pruning, fertilization, removal, & professional care. William P. Maley - (508) 881-2622 Clccarelli Landscaping Wobum, MA 01801 Reverse rototilling, cultivating. (781)938-5055 Clean Quest Golf Cart Services, inc. 37 Power R d , Westford, MA 01886 Topdressing sand & mixes, bunker sands, root-zone mixes, loam, cart path materials, drainage stone. Greg Frederick-(976) 692-8221 Greeno, Inc. Norfolk Power Equipment, Inc. 2352 Main S t , Concord, MA 01742 Tree transplanting, landscape conslniciion, & masonry. Kevin Mulcahy - (800) 439-7244 Charles C. Hart Seed Co., Inc. Hartney Greymont Partac Peat Corporation 433 Chestnut S t , Needham, MA 02492 Tree care, landscape construction, consulting. Mark Tobin-(781 >444-1227 Holliston Sand Co., Inc. P. O. Box 1168, Tifft R d , Slatersville, Rl 02876 USGA-recommended sands, root-zone mixes, bunker & topdressing, agresot, compost stone-dust & pea-stone Bob Chalifour, CGCS (ret.) - (401) 766-5010 International Golf Construction Co. 5 Pure ell R d , Arlington, MA 02474 Golf course construction. Antonios Paganis - (781) 648-2351; (508) 428-3022 International Turf Applicators 2910 Dranefirld R d , Lakeland, FL 33811 Ray Duffy - (800) 995-8720, (860) 646-0259 Irrigation Management & Services Ken Jones Tire, Inc. üiiiiiiiMiiiUMiML^ North Shore Hydroseeding 20 Wenham S t , Danvers, MA 01923 Hydroseeding, erosion control, & tree services. Brian King - (978) 762-8737 Cornish, Silva, & Mungeum, Inc. P. 0. Box 820, Cataumet, MA 02534 Club Car golf cars, Carryall utility vehicles. Dave Farina, Darin Eddy, Darren Orr (800) 662-2585 5 Cushlng Dr., Wrentham, MA 02093 Sales, service, rentals, leasing, Kubota tractors (508) 384-0011 P. 0. Box 9169, Wethersfield, CT 06109 Roy Sibley. Dick Gurski, Robin Hayes (800) 326-HART 21 Lakeview A v e , Natick, MA 01760 Irrigation consultation, design, and system evaluation. Bob Heaiey, ASIC, CID - (508) 653-0625 Country Club Enterprises R.F. Morse & Sons, Inc. 39 Cedar S t , Cohasset, MA 02025 Precise irrigation & drainage as-builts; wire tracking & electrical repairs. GregAlbanese- (781)789-1166 P. 0. Box 1102, Southbury, CT 06488 Distributors of the Landa Water system for treating wash water, Safety Storage chemical buildings, & Octaflex portable wash pads. Steven Burnett, Michael Wende - (800) 521-5585 207 N. Main S t , Uxbridge, MA 01569 Golf course architects. (508) 278-3407 104 Wyman R d , Braintree, MA 02184 0SHA and EPA compliance services 8. training. Ron Smith - (781) 848-5978 Stumps Are Us 5 Timberwood R d , #108, Goffstown, NH 03045 Professional stump chipping service. Brendan McQuade - (603) 625-4165 Tom Irwin Inc. Tuckahoe Turf Farms, Inc. Nardone Sand and Gravel, Inc. Bourke & Lannery Turf Care dba "DryJect" Sports Club Management S.V. Moffeti Co., Inc. GPS New England Mapping 48 Hardwick Terrace, Brighton, MA 02135 Aerification & filling of holes with dry material in one pass on greens, tees, or problem spots on fairways. Rory Bourke-(617) 779-8873 P. 0. Box 2, Slocum, Rl 02877 Bluegrass/Fescue, Bluegrass/Rye, Bluegrass/Fescue/ Rye, Bentgrass. Sean Moran, PatHogan - (800) 341-6900 33 Thruway Park Dr., W. Henrietta, NY 14586 Commercial turf & irrigation equipment. Bill Stinson - (888) 708-5296 The Borden Company 60 Sturgis Way, Dedham, MA 02026 Distributor, irrigation supplies & accessories. Andy Langlois, J . Anderson III, Ron Milenski (800) 225-8006 Sodco Inc. Gold Star Nursery & Sod Farm 275 Wells S t , Greenfield, MA 01301 Club Car golf, turf, transportation, & utility cars. James Bernler - (800) 287-0955 Boston Irrigation Supply Company Simplot Partners, Inc. 15 Londonderry R d , Londonderry, NH 03053 Turt & ornamental supplies. Chuck Bramhall, Mike Kroian, Mike Nagle, J i m Wierzbicki - (800) 228-6656 11 A S t , Burlington, MA 01803 Turf management products. Jack Petersen, Paul Skafas, Rob Larson, Chris Petersen, Greg Misodoulakis, Mike Fontaine (800) 582-5959 22 Cranberry H w y , Wareham, MA 02576 Professional goods, services, & John Deere equipment for the golf course industry. Larry Anshewitz, Chris Cowan, Doug Dondero, Mike Hannigan, Kevin McDonough, Tom Rowell, Ren Wilkes, John Wlnskowicz - (508) 295-1553 114 Summer S t , Maynard, MA 01754 Bulk limestone dealer. J a c k Borden - (978) 897-2571 P. O. Box 8966, Warwick, Rl 02999 Matt Howland-(401) 295-1673 1 Leicester R d , Marblehead, MA 01945 Golf course construction & renovation. Jonathon Miller-(781) 631-2030 Bey State Fertilizer/MWRA 100 First A v e , Boston, MA 02129 Manufacturer 8. supplier of dry organic fertilizers. Kristen Patneaude - (617) 788-4437 Shawnmark Industries, Inc. 640 Hale S t , Beverly Farms, MA 01915 Complete tree care, landscape design & construction, disease control, long-range planning. Ben Staples - (978) 927-1590 250 West R d , Canterbury, NH 03224-2127 Growers of turfgrass and ornamentals. Malcolm McPhail Lexington, MA-(781) 861-1111 Canterbury, NH - (603) 783-4717 76 S. New Boston R d „ Francestown, NH 02043 Golf course design & renovation. (603) 547-3132 1 Country Golf, Inc. 1357 Main St., Coventry, Rl 02816-8435 Articulator, Terra Topper, Greens Groomer brush, & used equipment. Mike Comicelli - (401) 826-2584 71 -73 Chandler S t , 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) 862-2550 Kelsey Park, Great Meadows, N J 07838 Heat treated topdressing, golt hole targets, turf blankets, other specialty golf supplies. J i m Kelsey - (800) 247-2326 Prescription Turf Services, Inc. P. O. Box 167, Wood River Junction, Rl 02894 Chris Beasley - (800) 556-6985 Turfgrass Environmental Consulting 47 Falmouth Road, Longmeadow, MA 01106 IPM plans for permit projects, wildlife enhancement projects, & water quality monitoring programs. John Bresnahan - (413) 565-5340 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., Milibuiy, MA 01527 Floratine products, Precision Small Engine C o , Dougias Rollers, Trion Lifts. Tom Fox-(508) 865-9150 TurfNet Associates, Inc. 21 Brandywine R d , Skillman, N J 08558 Cutting edge communication forthe goif course industry. Peter McCormick - (800) 314-7929 Turf Products Corp. 157 Moody R d , Enfield, CT 06082 Distributors of Toro irrigation & maintenance equipment and other golf-related products. Tim Berge, Paul Hallock, Rick Moulton, Mike Turner (800) 243-4355 United Horticultural Supply P. O. Box 39, Middleton, MA 01949 Deep-tine and hydro-injection services, custom fertilizer & pesticide applications, fairway aeration, topdressing operations. (978) 777-1663 18 Legate Hill R d , Sterling, MA 01564 Fertilizer, seed, chemicals, & IPM. Glenn Larabee, Bruce Chapman, Mark Miller (800) 224-4440 Putnam Pipe Corp. Varney Bros. Sand & Gravel R.A.D. Corp. Wethersfield, CT06109 Peter DeBrusk - (800) 243-0232 90 Elm S t , Hopkinton, MA 01748 Underground water, sewer, & drain piping sales. 6 distribution. 24-hour service. Elliot Putnam, David Putnam, Eli Potty - (508) 435-3090 269 Hanover S t , Hanover, MA 02339 Golf course construction, greens, tees, bunkers, drainage, earth-moving, ponds, & water features. Robert M. Delmonico - (781) 826-2800 Rotondo Precast 151 Old Farms Road, Avon, CT 06001 Precast concrete buildings for chemical & equipment storage. Fully-equipped restroom buildings also available. Bob Anania - (860) 673-3291 Sawtelle Brothers, Inc. 65 Glenn S t , Lawrence, MA 01843 Larry Bunn,, J i m Favreau, John Lenhart, Ai Vadala, George Wise - (800) 999-8873 SBI Turt Services 65 Glenn S t , Lawrence, MA 01843 Deep-tine, core, & water-injection aerification, D0L & Verti-Seed overseeding, irrigation services. (800) 999-TURF 79 Hartford A v e , Bellingham, MA 02019 Concrete golf cart paths. Kenneth Mooradian - (800) 441 -7373 Winding Brook Turf Farm Winfield Nursery, Inc. 1700 Mountain R d , W . Suffield, CT 06093 Wholesale nursery supplies, including fertilizer, grass seed, turf control products, and landscaping trees & shrubs. J o e Trosky - (860) 668-5225 Philip Wogan a George F. Sargent, Jr. 17 Walker R d , Topsfield, MA 01983 Golf course architects. (978) 887-3672 Zip Type Printing Services, Inc. 50 Kent Street, Newburyport, MA 01950 Design, printing, mailing, advertising specialties. Sheila Johnson - (978) 462-9358 Page 2 iemember When? continued from page 6 The superintendents also have become fixtures at the MGA Spring Conference, an annual golfing showcase for administrative people. "I'm proud to be part of the good working relationship w e have with the supers," Dick told The Newsletter. "The supers are a major force of impact on the game of golf. They've really made a big difference in my 30 years on this job. I don't know what I would have done without them." The G C S A N E is approaching its 75th birthday with plans for a gala celebration of that milestone. The association, like similar organizations, had its humble beginnings when on the night of February 25, 1924 at Cottrelle's Restaurant in Boston, 41 people got together, adopted a constitution, elected officers, and formed The Greenskeepers Club of New England. Today, on the eve of the 75th anniversary of that historic event, the Golf Course Superintendents Association of New England boasts 630 members. An anniversary committee has been formed to set up a celebration agenda and create a legacy for future members. More on its details later. GERRY FINN 99/10 V N 'uojjofsj pjEA3|noe J3W|ed p|oujy qq£ :OI ujnjey S §¥19ISÌJH 1.9 'ON JILUJ8d VÈAI 'JJodÂjnqM8|\|