LETTER

March 2003

of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of New England, inc.
Sponsors and administrators of the Troll-Dickinson Scholarship Fund - Awarded yearly to deserving Turf Management Students,

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With uncertainty at Chicopee's city course,
Donald Nunes packs his bag and moves on
Only eight months ago then-Chicopee
Country Club golf course superintendent
Donald Nunes, CGCS, was beginning to
see the light. .. that capricious glimmer
of hope at the end of the tunnel. He and
golf architect Geoff Cornish had helped
the popular municipal course avoid a class
action lawsuit by redesigning the signature
T f t h hole where errant shots had been
.ting the house and grounds of a
boundary-bordering neighbor.
At the time Nunes was relieved, his
future reinforced, and his sixth season as
Chicopee superintendent appeared ready
to resume without further incident.
However, the pot was about to boil over.
The course's concessionaire declared
bankruptcy and rumors of alleged unpaid
bills stirred thoughts that Chicopee
Mayor Richard Kos, the city's golf
commission, and other officials might turn
to privatizing the course with leanings
toward entering an agreement with a golf
course management company.
So, just like that, the light at the end
of the tunnel went dark for Nunes, who
always had been considered one of the
mainstays in a heretofore-efficient
operation. Feeling his future was on the
line and his family could be caught up in a
wave of uncertainty, Nunes stuck his nose
into the job market, applied for a job
with the City of Worcester, and severed
relations with his old employer.
"I resigned because I was upset and
T n f u s e d about the whole situation,"
Donald told The Newsletter early in
January. "My family's needs come first
with me. Everything around me seemed

111 just head to
Worcester with the
same energy and
enthusiasm I showed
in Chicopee. The
overall fact is that
I wanted what's best
for my family. I'm sure
it's the right move."
Donald Nunes, CGCS
City of Worcester

If Chicopee decided to hook on with a
golf course management company, Nunes
said he worried that he'd either lose his job
or be offered a short-term contract offering no job security. He attended one meeting
of selected management companies and
Chicopee officials while the exploration
process was being set in motion.
"After the meeting, I met with a
representative of one management group,"
he disclosed. "It was unsettling. I was told
that the best they could offer me was that
I'd be hired for one year with no guarantee
the relationship would continue beyond
that point. I came away from the meeting
believing my expertise and knowledge
would be replaced by someone else the
second year of their contract with the
city. That started me job-looking."
in retrospect, Nunes continues to be
baffled by the chain of events that led to
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to be crumbling as the mayor and others
sought what they considered ways to
improve the situation at the golf course."
"When they hired a consultant,
supposedly to make a proposal that would
attract the interest of the golf course
management companies, I thought,
I should look around and see what was
out there. As it turned out, I was very
fortunate. I applied for the Worcester job
and 12 days later I was hired. My position
is project manager for that city's parks and
recreation department. I'm in charge of
capital improvements, with the first two
projects being the town common and the
city-owned Green Hill Golf Course."

INSIDE . . .
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Calendar of Events

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The Super Speaks Out . . .

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From the President

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Liability for Superintendents

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Remember When?

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Divot Drift

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Of NEW ENGLAND

PRESIDENT
J a m e s R . Fitzroy, C G C S
3 5 7 W . S q u a n t u m S t r e e t , North Q u i n c y , M A 0 2 1 7 1
617-328-1776
Fax 617-328-9479
E-Mail: Jfitz39@rcn.com
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 1 4 5 , G a r d n e r , M A 0 1 4 4 0
978-632-2713
Fax 978-632-2713
E-Mail: Hermo68@hotmail.com
G a r d n e r M u n i c i p a l Golf C o u r s e
SECRETARY
R o n a l d P. D o b o s z , J r .
1137 Park Street, Stoughton, MA 02072
781 - 3 4 1 - 8 5 6 4
F a x 781 - 3 4 1 - 8 5 6 4 , *51
E - M a i l : R d o b o s z l 11 @ a o ! . c o m
C e d a r Hill Golf C o u r s e
TREASURER
Michael V. lacono, C G C S
50 Newton Street, Weston, MA 02493
781 - 8 9 9 - 7 9 1 3
F a x 781 - 6 4 7 - 0 6 0 2
E-Mail: thebrook18@aol.com
Pine Brook Country C l u b
TRUSTEE
Patrick S . Kriksceonaitis
4 L a k e m a n s Lane, Ipswich, MA 01938
978-526-4600
Fax 978-526-8333
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 01504
781 - 3 2 6 - 3 8 0 1
F a x 781 - 3 2 6 - 3 8 0 1
E-Mail: J a y a d a m s 3 5 @ h o t m a i l . c o m
Norfolk Golf C l u b
TRUSTEE
R u s s e l l E . Heller
41 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 617-983-2786
E-Mail: Rheller@gcsane.org
Franklin P a r k Golf C o u r s e
FINANCE CHAIRMAN
Arthur Silva, C G C S
35 Pennacook Road, Tewksbury, MA 01876
781 - 4 8 4 - 5 4 4 0
F a x 781 - 4 8 4 - 6 6 1 3
E-Mail: Silvacgcs@aol.com
Belmont Country Club
GOLF CHAIRMAN
David A. C o m e e
65 Marquette Street, Gardner, MA 0 1 4 4 0
978-297-1223
Fax 978-297-0911
E-Mail: Dcomee@hotmail.com
The Winchendon 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 01 7 0 3
508-872-9790
Fax 508-872-5393
E-Mail: Pat@framinghamcc.com
Framingham Country Club
NEWSLETTER CHAIRMAN
K e n n e t h D. C r i m m i n g s , J r .
101 M a p l e L a n e , N o r t h b o r o u g h , M A 0 1 5 3 2
508-460-8933
Fax 508-460-8943
E-Mail: Kcrimmings@charter.net
Marlborough Country Club
PAST PRESIDENT
Robert R u s z a l a
69 Gelinas Drive, C h i c o p e e , MA 0 1 0 2 0
413-256-8654
F a x 41 3 - 2 5 6 - 8 6 5 4
E-Mail: Hrcc40@aol.com
Hickory R i d g e C o u n t r y C l u b
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
Sharon K. Brownell
P. O. B o x 5 6 6 , M a t t a p o i s e t t , M A 0 2 7 3 9
508-758-6474
Fax 508-758-6474
E-Mail: Sbrownell@attbi.com

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Business Manager

Kenneth Crimmings
Gerry Finn
Julie Heston
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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
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his nightmare and subsequent wakeup call
from the City of Worcester. The Chicopee
Country Ciub always had been recognized
as one of the best of its kind in New England
and beyond, especially its playing condition
and appealing layout.
"I can't understand how all of this
developed," he remarked. "The only major
problem w e had in my six years there was
the golf ball episode. I'd thought we had that
solved but now ! hear stories about the
possibility of redesigning the fifth hole again.
It's just one boil-over of confusion and
I suppose it doesn't stop with me. The
golfers must be scratching their heads too."

'Actually, as far as the operation of the
course this year goes, there isn't any reason
to change a method of running the place.
W e all know that golf in general suffered
from a decline in playing popularity. The
numbers out there say that the national
average of 12 percent in play supports that
feeling. Well, we didn't follow the national
flow. W e had about 41,000 rounds this
year, right in the same vicinity as last year.
So, on that score, w e had a good year."
"To the best of my knowledge, we've
always turned a profit. . . usually in excess
of $ 100,000 annually after expenses are
factored in for improvements, capital outlay, and the like. I really don't know what
the city expects in that regard. I know all
the talk of privatization and other things
shook up my staff and me. Eventually,
three of them were laid off and a fourth,
my assistant, is ready to retire."
Nunes insists the uncertainty of his
professional future forced him to explore
other job opportunities even though he
and his family were satisfied and happy with
life in Chicopee. In fact, Mayor Kos, golf
commission chairman James Low, and other
Chicopee officials had nothing but nice
words to say about the job Donald had done
in his six years as head superintendent

"Maybe there's something to privatization I don't knovv about," he said. "I hear
that other municipal and public courses
are thinking about golf course management
companies, or have even signed up to go
in that direction. But there could be other
reasons for thinking of change. Perhaps It's
too big a headache for cities. They might
want to let other people have that headache while still making money for the city.
Regardless, they're playing with people's
lives. I felt I just had to make this move."

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Maybe

there's

something to
privatization
I don't know about."
Donald Nunes, CGCS
Whatever direction the City of Chicopee had or will take, it will do it
without involvement by Donald Nunes.
He has some regrets about leaving, but
no second thoughts. "I'll just head to
Worcester with the same energy and enthusiasm i showed in Chicopee," he
leveled. "The overall fact is that I wanted
what's best for my family. I'm sure it's the
right move."
gerry

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CALENDAR . . .
April 2 3

GCSANE Monthly

Meeting

Joint Meeting w / C a p e Cod

GCSA

Eastward Hot Country Club
C h a t h a m , Mass.
Supt. - Brian C o w a n
May i 2

S c h o l a r s h i p tk B e n e v o l e n c e
Tournament
Wachusett Country Ciub
W e s t Boylston, Mass.
Supt. - M a t t h e w Marrone,

June 23

GCSANE Monthly

CGCS

Meeting

S h a t t u c k Golf C i u b
jaffrey, N.H.
S u p t . - Paul L a u t n e r
July 2 8

GCSANE Monthly

Meeting

S u p t . / C l u b Official T o u r n a m e n t
L e B a r o n Hills C o u n t r y C l u b
Lakevilie, Mass.
Supt. - Mark Kiimm
August 26

GCSANE Monthly
Individual

Meeting

Championship

Marlborough Country Club
Marlborough, Mass.
Supt. - Kenneth C r i m m i n g s
Sept. 22

GCSANE Monthly

Meeting

T o w n s e n d Ridge C o u n t r y C l u b
T o w n s e n d , Mass.
Supt. - David C o p e i a n d
October 6

GCSANE 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 Ackley, C G C S
November

GCSANE Monthly
Annual 9-Hole

Meeting

Meeting

N o r f o l k Golf C l u b
Norfolk, Mass.
Supt. - Jason A d a m s

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rThe Super Speaks Out
This month's q u e s t i o n s ) ? What results, if any, have you had using Proxy, Primo,

Embark, or a combination for Poa seedhead suppression? Timing? Rates?
What have you done with the snow on your greens? Nothing? Removed some?
Removed all? If so, when, and how did/do they look?
W a y n e LaCroix, C G C S A n d o v e r
Country Club: As to the use of growth
regulators, W e use Primo at a fairly high
rate (0.33 oz. /m2ft.) starting the first of
May and repeat monthly until the beginning
of September. After the winter of 200001, w e purchased cover for all our greens.
They've been covered since I 1/ 23/02,
and we have monitored turf conditions
monthly in a few small key locations. The
turf looks very clean and healthy under
the 60+ inches of snow we've received
this season, starting in late November.
Actually anywhere under that blanket of
snow w e see no significant accumulation
of frost. Hopefully everything will drain a
^ ^ t l e quicker without the frost.
Paul Miller, C G C S Nashawtuc Country
Club: I have used Primo/Proxy on my
fairways with great success. The rate was
5 oz./m Proxy and 5 oz./A Primo. There
was no discoloration. Try to apply weeks
before seedheads appear. This is usually
around the time forsythia leafs out. I have
investigated my areas most prone to ice
damage, and they have shown no turf
damage. What ice is there is of a porous
variety. W e did make channels through
the snow to allow additional moisture and
melting to escape off the surfaces of those
greens in question.
S t e v e Carr, Pocasset Golf Club: I used
the Proxy/Primo combination on greens
for the first time in spring of 2002. I had
wonderful success with seedhead suppression. It is hard to quantify what percent
control i had because there was no test
plot where products were not used.
However, visually there was very little of
the Poa population that seeded. Some
r eas where seedheads appeared had
1 .eeds in the boot prior to spraying. I plan
on using the same combination this year,
if the snow ever melts.

P a t r i c k J. Daly, C G C S , Framingharn
Gauntry Club: I have not used the
Proxy/Primo mix. 1 was planning to use
it this year. O n greens, w e are planning
to apply it after the greens have been
mowed (possibly by June if the snow isn't
gone) in mid-April. The rates are 5 oz.
for Proxy and 0.125 for Primo with 2 oz.
of SeaQuentia! iron added for any
discoloration. W e plan to use I g./IOOO
spray volume. On fairways, w e will use
the same rates but instead using a 1.55
g./IOOO spray volume. W e have removed
snow only on the four greens that have
ice. W e started this week using our
Caterpillar skid steer that has tracks to
remove snow. W e are now picking away
at the ice and trying to remove it by hand.
The biggest problem is getting around the
course. With close to 16" of snow still on
the course, w e spend more time getting
ourselves unstuck than we do removing
snow. W e have been monitoring snow/ice
levels since Feb. 14. At that time, w e had
two greens with ice as compared to 2001
when in January w e had ! 9 out of 21
greens with ice. W e removed a plug from
each of those greens and after a few days
inside, they look healthy. The remaining
greens have aproximately 2" of packed
snow on top, with the remainder of snow
being loose granular to the greens cover.
All the greens look green and healthy
without the "smell of death."
S t e p h e n B . Tibbels, C G C S , Aeushmet
River Valley Golf Course: Regarding
growth regulators for Poa seedhead
suppression. I have used Primo on greens,
tees, and fairways for growth regulation
primarily, although I have noticed that
Poa seedheads are less evident because
the growth of the plant is reduced. While
seedheads are still there, they are less of
an influence on ball roll and esthetics
because they are suppressed in the turf

canopy, and the growth of the entire stand
is more uniform. Rates are . 10 oz./1000
every two-and-one-half to three weeks
on greens (L93), tees (L93) and fairways
(Bentgrass Blend) O.25oz./IOQO every
three weeks. Regarding snow removal,
we just started some removal of snow
today (3/6/03) from greens which had
ice accumulation. W e wanted to remove
the snow to examine the ice for depth
and whether it was solid or fractured.
W e will remove the additional snows
of today in order to expose the problem
greens to sunlight in an attempt to melt
ice. If this approach does not work within
the next two weeks, we start removing
the ice.
Kip Tyler, C G C S , S a l e m C.C.: I have
used Embark, not Embark Lite, for many
years on fairways for Poa annua seedhead
control, usually in mid-April at 5 oz. per
acre with iron added. The results are
excellent, with no apparent yellowing.
Last year was the first time i tried Proxy
and Primo together for Poa annua
seedhead control on greens. (Two
applications on April 17 and May 6, at 5
oz. Proxy and .05 oz. Primo/1000 sq. ft.)
O r r i n Ellis, Storae M e a d o w CtaSf:
I used Embark for seed suppression at
Lexington Golf Club back in the 1980s,
and I had great results. There was a
tremendous difference between where
I applied the material and where I missed.
The rate was the minimum on label.
Primo has been my choice for the past
six years. My greens are 9 5 % Bent and
I just want to slow down the Poa that
I have. The Primo doesn't seem to
affect seed production. The rate is 3/4
oz./M. The timing is approximately every
four weeks. Snow is left on the greens.
If we had Poa, I would try to remove
the snow.

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President Fitzroy's reminder: Mark ymr calendar
for the Centennial ©f Massachusetts Golf event
Golf in Massachusetts is blessed with a
deep and rich history. W e are pleased as
an association to join the Massachusetts
Golf Association in celebrating their
centennial this year. The highlight of
the year will be the Centennial of
Massachusetts Golf Gala Event, which
will be held Saturday, March 29, 2003
at the Fairmont Copley Plaza In Boston.
Many local golf legends will attend,
including Paul Harney and Bill Mallon.
The goal of the event is to bring together
the many diverse people who have
played a role in the sport; including past
champions, club officials, media, and
players. Additionally, Becky Blaeser,
Director of Communications, has informed
me that Arnold Palmer is 9 0 % sure that
he can join us that day. I hope all the
G C S A N E members will make an effort
to attend this great evening.
The Massachusetts Golf Association
has entered into a purchase and sales
agreement with the owners of the Wading
River Golf Course in Norton. This course

will be the new home of the MGA's Fore
Kids program as well as being available for
daily fee use. The MGA has requested golf
course management assistance from our
Association and Pat Daly, C G C S will chair

FROM THE PRESIDENT
an ad hoc committee to assist the M G A in
this endeavor. Should anyone be interested
in helping, they should contact Pat.
Another G C S A A Conference and
Show has been successfully completed.
Please join me in thanking Mike Wallace
for his time and service as a director,
officer and his term as president. And
congratulations go out to Tim O'Neill on
his election as secretary/treasurer. I'm
confident Tim will do a wonderful job on
the executive committee and w e all look
forward to his term as president.
The Nor'easter Hospitality Room was
very well attended and it is nice to be
able to network with our peers from this
area of the country. Our vice president,

Michael Hermanson, kept a very careful
watch on the food situation. Mike would
be happy to discuss the issue if you asked
him. Bob Ruszala has offered to continue
to represent our association at this event
and I'm sure Bob would appreciate any
help from those who are interested in
continuing with the hospitality room.
I'm sure with the winter w e have
experienced we're all anxious to get back
out on our courses and to play some golf
again. Our first golf meeting will be April
23, 2003 at Eastward Ho! on Cape Cod;
joint with the Cape association. Past
President Brian Cowan always has
the golf in prime condition and it is a
wonderful venue to begin our 2003 golf
season. I hope you will all make every
effort to attend.
Finally, I hope your courses come
through this severe winter in great shape
and you all have a successful season.
- james R. Fitzroy, C G C S
President, G C S A N E

GCSÂNE makes
Its presence
known in Atlanta

A view of the Atlanta skyline . . . from the roof..

Scenes from the GCSAA
International Golf Course
Conference & Show
Feb, 10-15, 2003

Kip Tyler (left), CGCS, of Salem C.C. enjoys the show with Kernwood
C.C.'s Dean Robertson.

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Above are Ken Crimmings (left) of Marlborough C.C. and
Michael Hermanson of Gardner Municipal G.C.

Eager to absorb new knowledge, attendees check out the GCSAA bookstore.

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A golf course consultant expounds upon
a range of personal & corporate liability issues
by fen Smith
Sports Club Management, inc.
The Department of Environmental
Protection (DEP) has been very active
in the state of Massachusetts this winter.
There has been a flurry of enforcement
activity throughout the state involving
fines ranging from $3,500 to $137,500.
More importantly, the fines have been
levied against both large corporations
(Lowe's Home Centers) and individuals.
Traditionally, enforcement activity
involves the DEP prosecuting business
entities (corporations, partnerships,
agencies, limited liability companies, etc.)
for various infractions, both accidental
and willful, of existing environmental rules
and regulations. Occasionally the DEP will
target an individual who independently of
a business entity commits a violation of an
environmental rule or regulation. For
cample, if the DEP was notified of an
individual illegally dumping the waste oil
generated when they changed the oil in
their car at home they could take action
against that individual.
There are times, however, when the
DEP can prosecute an individual even
when the violation occurred at work
and/or involved a business entity. While
this is rare, it occurs when the individual

knowingly and willfully commits the
violation and the infraction itself is against
company rules, practices, and policies.
When an individual employee is held liable
in lieu of the business entity, it is known as
"piercing the corporate veil."

LEGAL ISSUES
An example of piercing the corporate
veil recently occurred on Cape Cod.
An employee at a golf course allegedly
illegally dumped several pounds of snow
mold. While his motive for committing
this alleged violation remains the subject
of speculation, the end result Is the DEP is

Occasionally the DEP
will target an individual
who, independently
of a business entity,
commits a violation
of an environmental
rule or regulation.

lerneniber When?: A look at GCSANE's past
Remember When? is a monthly look at the
people and events of GCSANE's past.

25 Years Ago

It had to happen sooner or later .. .
the golf car has finally caught and passed
the golf pro in revenue going into the
public and private course cash register.
Which means the golf course superintendent, an innocent victim of damage
mechanized cars have been known to cause
on grounds he's hired to groom and maint a i n , will have to live with the realization
le has to live with the turf-tearing devils.
It's true. When first introduced, golf
cars had some reins on them. Medical
restrictions on golfers were initial inroads

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to their use and gradually as they became
a force in the all-important revenue-making aspect of the game; they graduated

REMEMBER WHEN?
from luxury to necessity. The change
of status was made official when an
independent study of the market showed
that the average rental income from golf
cars is $41,866 compared to $38,385
realized in pro shop gross sales.
So, the golf car has become an integral
part of the golf scene. It does have its
drawbacks, mostly because certain riders
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prosecuting him and not the golf course.
The golf course was able to prove it did
not either implicitly or explicitly authorize
or support the illegal dumping activity
and that the individual committed the
violation acting on his own volition. If the
course had not been able to prove it did
not support and condone the act then the
enforcement activity would have been
directed toward them and not the
individual.
The Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) takes a similar
approach when they investigate an
occupational accident. If an accident
occurs due to a decision or an action
taken by an individual where known and
existing safety rules and regulations are
willingly ignored or circumvented by thai
individual in violation of company policies
then OSHA will prosecute the individual
involved.
A classic example I have seen too
many times during my I I years in the golf
maintenance business is the decision by
a superintendent to have the safety/kill
switches bypassed on equipment. 1 know
there are many logistical reasons where it
appears to be a good decision to bypass
the safety switch but the reality is such
decisions could be extremely costly in
terms of human suffering and monetary
penalties. If an employee is injured on the
piece of equipment where the safety
switch was bypassed, and the failure of
the bypass switch to work is seen as a
contributing factor to the accident, then
the superintendent could be personally
held liable for that accident.

The best approach for avoiding personal
liability for workplace environmental and
safety violations and accidents is to adhere
to the various rules, regulations, and laws.
Any and all modifications to equipment
should be performed according to the
directions and guidelines of the manufacturer. If you can avoid the tempting
shortcuts that circumvent safety rules and
requirements then you can avoid being
held personally liable for the resulting civil
and criminal consequences associated
with such violations.

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PIVOT PlBFr...amouncements...educational seminars...job opportunities
»»»tournament results...and miscellaneous items of interest t© the membership»
POSITION OPENINGS
W e l c o m e N e w Members: Tyler Cradler, Assistant Superintendent, Haverhill Country Club;
Peter Kelleher, Assistant Superintendent, Indian
Ridge Country Club; Joseph Smith Jr., Assistant
Superintendent, Cedar Hill Golf Course; Thomas
McManamin, Assistant Superintendent, Worcester Country Club; Jason Mulcahy, Affiliate, Lesco,
Inc.; Kevin McDonough, Affiliate, R.F. Morse &
Sons; and JefferyJames, Assistant Superintendent,
Charter Oak Country Club.
Proposed for Membership: Sean Keating, Assistant Superintendent, Oak Hill Country Club.

INFORMATION
Congratulations to G C S A N E member Anthony
DeDominicis and his wife Alisa on the birth of their
first child, Emma Rose, born on February 24.
Best wishes to GCSANE President James Fitzroy
and Ms. Maureen Udstuen who were married on
February 8, 2003.
Condolences to the family of on the recent passing of Phil Cassidy.
Congratulations to Andy Melone and his wife
Sheri, sons Nathanlel(5 1/2), Connor (3 in May) on
the birth of their third child. Andrew was born on
February 19 weighing 8lbs., 6 oz. They are all
doing well.
Condolences to Geoffrey Cornish and his family
on the recent passing of Geoffrey's wife, Carol.
Condolences to Paul Miller, CGCS and his family
on the sudden passing of Paul's granddaughter.
Reminder: Anyone who has not paid their dues
In full by April 1st will not be allowed to attend
future meetings until back dues are paid.

Application Technician, Willowbend Club,
Mashpee, Mass. Willowbend is a privately
owned, private country club and residential development established on 400 acres on Cape Cod.
In 2002, the construction of nine additional holes
was completed. The grow-in will continue in 2003
as the club undergoes a transition to operate as a
27-hole facility in August. Willowbend annually
hosts the PGA Celebrity Charity Pro-Am Tournament in June. Willowbend is operated under the
umbrella of Willowbend Golf Management. The
application technician will perform both liquid and
granular applications of fertilizers and plant care
products to all turf surfaces. Proper calibration
and care of application equipment is expected.
IPM scouting, mapping, and record-keeping will
be required. Qualifications include a current Massachusetts applicators' license (or ability to obtain
licensing); prior experience with plant care product applications; knowledge of integrated pest
management principles; and knowledge of general golf course maintenance practices. The
individual whofillsthis position will be relied upon
as an Integral member of the management team.
Willowbend will provide opportunities to gain
experience in areas of tournament preparation,
crew leadership, project management, grow-in of
the expansion holes, and the maintenance of a
27-hole facility. The two previous technicians
moved Into assistant positions after two seasons.
Wages are negotiable. Compensation includes
health and dental programs, 401 (k) plan, two
weeks paid vacation, uniforms, meal plan, holiday
and sick pay, golf privileges, merchandise discounts, and education assistance. Housing may be
possible. The position is open until filled. Please
send resume to Mark Casey, Golf Course Superintendent, Willowbend, 100 Willowbend Drive,
Mashpee, MA 02649; willowbendgolf@juno.com

Golf Course Superintendent, Country Q u b
of N e w Bedford, N o r t h Dartmouth, Mass.
The Country Club of New Bedford is a private
¡8-hole golf club established in 1902, and Is a
Willie Park/Donald Ross design. The greens are
bent/poa mix, the fairways New England mix, and
tees primarily bent. The course is a par 71, and
measures 6116 yards. The golf course superintendent will maintain a top quality, tournament
conditioned, private golf course; maintain all staffing requirements; develop, implement and adhere
to an annual budget; and maintain all state and
federal mandates applied to goif course operations. Individual will work with greens committee
and board of governors on the development of a
long-range plan for capital needs and improve-

ments. Qualifications include three years of experience as a golf course superintendent, an
applicable state license, and strong communication and personal skills. An associate's or
bachelor's degree in golf course maintenance is
preferred. Attention to detail is a must. Salary is
commensurate with experience. Send resumes
to: Superintendent Search Committee, c/o Country Club of New Bedford, 585 Slocum Road,
North Dartmouth, MA 02747.
Second Assistant Course Manager, Cape
Cod National Golf Club, Harwich, Mass. Cape
Cod National is a privately owned, private club
located In the towns of Brewster and Harwich,
Mass. The course opened for play In 1998. Greens
are L-93, with tees and fairways being a 50/50
blend of L-93 and Pennlinks. The irrigation system
is a Rainbird with Nimbus software. Responsibilities include application of fertilizers and
pesticides, general golf course maintenance, irrigation system maintenance, project supervision,
plus day-to-day record-keeping as necessary. Requirements include a minimum of a two-year
degree in turf, a pesticide applicators license, and
two years overall golf course maintenance experience. Compensation is at an hourly rate. Benefits
include health insurance after six months, retire^
ment plan after one year, vacation, plus dues paid
for professional associations and local conferences. Housing is possible. The position is open
until filled. Please send resume to Steven
Cadenelli, CGCS, Cape Cod National Golf Club,
P.O. Box 1615, Harwich, MA 02645; Email:
sgcccng@prodigy.net.

Second! Assistant Superintendent, Haverhill
C o u n t r y Club, Haverhill, Mass. Haverhill
Country Club is a private 18-hole country club
built in 1925 by Wayne Stiles. Responsibilities
include employee training and supervision,
chemical spraying, fertilizer applications, the
overall maintenance of a Toro 8000 irrigation
system, and all other duties relevant to the
management of a private golf course. Requirements include a minimum of a two-year degree in
turfgrass m a n a g e m e n t or c o m p a r a b l e
experience. Applicant must have at least two
years of golf course experience, a working
knowledge of an irrigation system, and be willing
to obtain a Mass. Pesticide license within three
months. Compensation is commensurate with experience, and includes excellent benefits and
401(k) plan. The deadline for resumes is April I,
2003. Please send resume to Matt Behl,
Superintendent, The Haverhill Country Club,
Brickett Lane, Haverhill, MA 01861.

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A.-OK Turf Equipment Inc.

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

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Will Materials Corp.

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

Aecusoils

I Snagwood Rd„ Foster, Rl 02825
Distributor of Reelcraft products & Inventor of the
Direct Underground Maintenance Syringing System.
Manny Mihailldes - (401) 647-0550

DHT Golf Services

Lesco Inc

104 Wyman R d , Bralntree, MA 02184
0SHA and EPA compliance services & training.
Ron Smith-(781) 848-5978

20005 Lake R d , Rocky River, OH 44116
Ron Tumlskl, Mike Donohue - (800) 321 -5325

D.L. Maher Co.

McNulty Construction Corp.

Tee & Green Sod, Inc.

EZGG/Textron

1 Leicester R d , Marblehead, MA 01945
Golt course construction & renovation.
Jonathon Miller-(781)631-2030

Agresource,Inc.

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

Armstrong Golf Architects, LLC

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

Bay State Fertilizer/MWRA

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

Bayer Environmental Science

Bayleton, Compass, Dylox, Merit, Nemacur Tempo.
Jim Santoro - (508) 679-4797

The Borden Company

114 Summer St., Maynard, MA 01754
Bulk limestone dealer.
J a c k Borden - (978) 897-2571

Boston Irrigation Supply Company

60 Sturgis Way, Dedham, MA 02026
Distributor, Irrigation supplies & accessories.
Andy Langlols, J . Anderson III, Ron Mllenskl
(800) 225-8006

Bourke & tannery Turf Care dba "OryJect"
48 Hardwlck 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

The Cardinals, Inc.

166 River Rd„ P.O. Box 520, UnionvHIe, CT 06085
Golf course and landscape supplies.
John Callahan, Dennis Frlel - (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 Nlckerson Rd., Ashland, MA 01721
Pruning, fertilization, removal, & professional care.
William P. Maley - (508) 881-2622

Ciccarelli Landscaping

Wobum, MA 01801
Reverse rototilling, cultivating.
(781)938-5055

Glean Quest

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

Cornish, Silva, & Mungeum, Inc.

207 N. Main St., Uxhrldge, 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

F A. Bartlett Tree Expert Co.

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

Gold Star Nursery & Sod Farm

250 West Rd., Canterbury, NH 03224-2127
Growers of turfgrass and ornamentals.
Malcolm McPhail
Lexington, M A - ( 7 8 1 ) 861-1111
Canterbury, NH - (603) 783-4717

Miller Golf Construction

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 H w y , Wareham, MA 02576
Larry Anshewitz, Jack Cronin,
Chris Cowan, Doug Dondero - (508) 295-1553

Nardone Sand and Gravel, inc.

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 - (978) 692-8221

GPS New England Mapping

5 Cushlng Dr., Wrenttiam, MA 02093
Sales, service, rentals, leasing, Kubota tractors
(508)384-0011

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

39 Cedar St., Cohasset, MA 02025
-Etecise 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 Seed Co., Inc.

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

Hartney Greymont

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

Holliston Sand Co.. Inc.

P. O. Box 1168, Tifft Rd., Slatersvllle, Rl 02876
USGA-recommended sands, root-zone mixes, bunker &
topdressing, agresoi, compost stone-dust & pea-stone
Bob Chalifour, CGCS (ret.) - (401) 766-5010

International Golt Construction Co.

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

Norfolk Power Equipment, Inc.

North Shore Hydroseedlng

20 Wenham S t , Danvers, MA 01923
Hydroseedlng, erosion control, & tree services,
Brian King - (978) 762-8737

Partac Peat Corporation

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

Prescription Turf Services. Inc.

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

Larchmont Engineering & Irrigation

I I Larchmont Lane, Lexington, MA 02420-4483
Marc Utera- (781 (862-2550

Landmark Construction

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

P. 0. 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., Millbury, MA 01527
Floratlne products, Precision Small Engine C o ,
Douglas Rollers, Trion Lifts.
Tom Fox-(508) 865-9150

TurfNet Associates, Inc.

21 Brandywine R d , Sklllman. N J 08558
Cutting edge communication for the golf course ¡ndusby.
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 Mouiton. Mike Turner
(800) 243-4355

United Horticultural Supply

79 Hartford A v e , Belllngbam, MA 02019
Concrete golf cart paths.
Kenneth Mooradian - (800) 441-7373

Rotondo Precast

Sawtelle Brothers, Inc.

Ken Jones Tire, Inc.

Tuckahoe Turf Farms, Inc.

R A D . Corp.

269 Hanover S t , Hanover, MA 02339
Golf course construction, greens, tees, bunkers,
drainage, earth-moving, ponds, & water features.
Robert M. Delmonlco - (781) 826-2800

Irrigation Management & Services

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

Tom Irwin Inc.

11 A S t , Burilngton, MA 01803
Turf management products.
Jack Petersen, Paul Skafas, Rob Larson, Chris Petersen,
Greg Mlsodoulakis, Mike Fontaine
(800)582-5959

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

2910 Dranefidd R d , Lakeland, FL 33811
Ray Duffy - (800) 995-8720, (860) 646-0259

21 Lakeview A v e , Natick, MA 01760
Irrigation consultation, design, and system evaluation.
Bob Heaiey, ASIC, CID - (508) 653-0625

P.O. Box 418, Exeter, Rl 02822
Bentgrass, Bluegrass, & Blue/Fescue sod.
Dave Wallace-(401) 789-8177
Scott McLeod-(401) 641-3814

Putnam Pipe Corp.

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

151 Old Farms Road, Avon, CT 06001
Precast concrete buildings for chemical & equipment
storage. Fully-equipped restroom buildings also available. Bob Ananla r (860) 673-3291

international Turf Applicators

Stumps Are Us

5 Timbetwood R d , #108, Goffstown, NH 03045
Professional stump chipping service.
Brendan McQuade - (603) 625-4165

Michael Drake Construction, Inc.

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

Sports Club Management

71 Concord St, P. O. Box 127, N. Reading, MA 01864
Water supply specialists; wells & pumping equipment.
(781)933-3210

Allen's Seed Store Inc.
693 S. County Trail, Exeter, Rl 02822
Specializing in quality seed and related
golf course maintenance supplies.
Gregg Allen - (800) 527-3898

Sodco Inc.

P. 0. Box 2, Slocum, Rl 02877
Bluegrass/Fescue, Bluegrass/Rye,
Bluegrass/Fescue/ Rye, Bentgrass.
Sean Moran, Pat Hogan - (800) 341-6900

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

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

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DGM Systems

ASSOCIATION

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

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 Tlbbett, Chip Brearley - (781) 837-3503

The Andersons Technologies, Inc.

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

Lazaro's Golf Course Supplies £ Accessories

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.
J o e Farina, Frank Santos - (866) 222-6644

100 Main St., Amesbury, MA 01913
Tim Gould, Guy Travers
(800)313-3320,(978) 388-5110

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Country Golf, Inc.

65 Glenn S t , Lawrence, MA 01843
Larry Bunn,, Jim Favreau, John Lenhart,
Al Vadala, George Wise - (800) 999-8873

SBI Turf Services

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

Shawnmark Industries, Inc.

P. 0. Box 8966, Warwick, Rl 02999
MattHowland-(401) 295-1673

Simplot Partners. Inc.

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

Varney Bros. Sand & Gravel

Waterflowers Ecological Design

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

Winding Brook Turf Farm

Wethersfield, CT 06109
Peter DeBrusk - (800) 243-0232

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 & George F. Sargent. Jr.

17 Walker R d , Topsfleid, 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

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fail to operate the vehicle judiciously. But
it brings in more money than any of its
pioneers ever dreamed. There are 16
million golfers out there and many of them
ride their rounds. Those wheels are rolling
the revenue. Alas, as always, money talks.

Brian Cowan, Eastward Ho! standardbearer, finished tied for first place net in
the GCSAA national tournament. He had
rounds of 75 and 80 to tie Connecticut's
Frank Lamphier. Guy Tedesco, golf director
at New Seabury, finished third in the senior
division of the same tournament. He had
back-to-back rounds of 81. Applause goes
to these GCSANE stars who played well
in very cold and windy weather.

In order to keep expenses down, there
will be no double postcards sent to members.
Meetings will be announced with directions,
time, place, and telephone number/address
of the host superintendent.lt will be up to
each member to make reservations.

15 Years Ago
Don Hearn didn't make any farewell
address but did note that his experience
this year as president of the GCSAA was
fulfilling and rewarding.
Did Hearn think of himself as someone
special, what with handling the heavy
responsibility of heading a national
organization? "Sure," he piped. "I was up
there in the clouds for about 90 seconds.
S came down to earth in a hurry. Hey, don't
get me wrong. I enjoyed the exposure,
the position. It always will be the highlight
of my career, one of a kind stuff. But it
didn't change me as a person. At least
I don't think I acted any differently."
While in office Don oversaw the
advancement of the GCSAA's certification
program and championed a renewed
effort to work harmoniously with other
wings of the golf course administration,
especially the PGA and its members.
As is his custom, Hearn performed his
duties without histrionics, without fanfare
as he guided the association ever onward.

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S © Years
GCSANE president Steve Chiavaroli
announces that Tee & Green Sod, Inc. of
Exeter, R.I. has offered to contribute to our
Research Fund in a similar program as Read
Sand and Gravel. Tee & Green Sod will
donate $2.00 per thousand feet of sod
delivered to G C S A N E members. The
1993 Research & Fund Tournament will
be September 27 at Willowbend.
Here's a tip from this month's turf doctor, Dr. Noel Jackson: "Prevention of
winter injury (to turf) depends on the
adroitness of the golf course superintendent, plus the cooperation of the club
members in recognizing that severe damage may be the result of playing the
course under adverse conditions. Closing
the course completely or suspending play
on regular greens over the winter are
measures I strongly recommend."

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