LETTER

January 2004

of the GolfCourse Superintendents Association of New England, Inc.

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Interest in national sertie® is a natyral step
for GCSAA director candidate Jim Fitzrsj
By Jim McCabe
In years past, time constraints and family
responsibilities were dominant forces in
his life, so when it came to the nationwide direction of his beloved profession,
Jim Fitzroy, CGCS, put his faith in various
colleagues. Mostly, that faith was rewarded,
but now, with his children grown, Fitzroy
sees an opportunity to get even more
involved and he's reached out for a
challenge.

T h e GCSAA goals of
accessible, obtainable,
and affordable education
are, in fact, a reality. . .
I believe in our goals,
and I think my time in
the business gives me
a unique perspective.
I've seen how far the
superintendent has
come, but I see the
potential for the future.33
Jim Fitzroy, CGCS
Presidents G.C.
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H e is a candidate for director of the
Golf Course Superintendents Association
of America.
"I think at this stage of my life, it's the
next step, a natural progression," said
Fitzroy, for 28 years the director/superintendent at Presidents Golf Course in
North Quincy, Mass., and for the last
two years president of the Golf Course
Superintendents Association of N e w
England. "I'm dedicated to my profession,
to the people who serve the profession,
and I think I have the vision that can
provide leadership and direction."
For nearly 35 years, this is the only
work Fitzroy has known and he has
watched with great pride as the golf
world has seemingly awakened in recent
years to discover just how remarkable
and important the superintendent truly is.
From being the guy who simply cut the
grass and kept a low profile at the club,
today's superintendent is viewed, in many
corners, "as one of the premier people in
the industry," he said. But unfortunately,
"even some of our own members don't
quite realize how much respect that
the superintendent has earned," said
Fitzroy, who hopes to seize upon recent
momentum and continue the education
process within the industry. He'd like to
even stretch the boundaries and filter
that awareness down to the average
golfer "because w e need him in our
efforts, too."
That may mean explaining why they
are aerating or why they are removing
certain trees or why they are keeping
carts out of fairways, but it's imperative,

said Fitzroy, that superintendents open
up better lines of communication.
"Ultimately, people come to a golf
course for the quality of play, the superintendent is the guy who can provide that
quality, and better communication can
make that job easier."
Having earned his associate's degree in
turf management from the Stockbridge
School of Agriculture at the University of
Massachusetts, Fitzroy went on to secure
a B.S. degree in park administration.
From 1970-72 he was superintendent at
Cazenovia C.C. in Cazenovia, N.Y., then
he worked for one year at Pleasant Valley
C.C. in Sutton, Mass. Though he ducked
out of the business for one year to work
continued on page 2

INSIDE . . .
Page

Calendar of Events

. . 2

From the President

. . 3

Government Relations

. . . . . . 3

UMass: A Legacy for Dr. Troll . . 4
G C S A N E News: 4-Ball Update

. 5

N.E. Regional Turf Conference

. 6

UMass News

. . 7

Divot Drift

. . 8

Friends of the Association . . . . 9

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continued

PRESIDENT
Michael J. Hermanson
140 Ryan Street, Gardner, MA 01440-0145
978-632-271 3 Fax 978-632-2713
E-mail: herm068@hotmail.com
Gardner Municipal Golf Course
VICE PRESIDENT
Patrick S. Kriksceonaitis
4 Lakemans Lane, Ipswich, MA 01938-2505
978-526-4600
Fax 978-526-8333
E-mail: Grounds@Essexcc.org
Essex County Club
SECRETARY
Russell E. Heller
41 Clifford Street, Melrose, MA 02176-0140
61 7-983-2786 _ Fax 61 7-983-2786
E-mail: Rhel!er@gcsane.org
Franklin Park Golf Course
TREASURER
Ronald P. Dobosz, Jr.
1137 Park Street, Stoughton, MA 02072-3728
781 -341 -8564
Fax 781-341 -8564, *51
E-mail: rdoboszl 11 @aol.com
Cedar Hill Golf Course
TRUSTEE
Leonard F. Curtin
6 Louis Avenue, Sudbury, MA 01776
781-862-5167
E-mail: lrlna2@peoplepc.com
Lexington Golf Club
TRUSTEE
Jason S. Adams
11 Woodcrest Lane, Blackstone, MA 01504
781 -326-3801
Fax 781 -326-3801
E-mail: Jayadams35@hotmall.com
Norfolk Golf Club
TRUSTEE
David A. Comee
65 Marquette Street, Gardner, MA 01440
978-297-2339
Fax 978-297-0911
E-mail: photoC@hotmail.com
Winchendon School Golf Club
FINANCE CHAIRMAN
Arthur Sllva, CGCS
35 Pennacook Road, Tewksbury, MA 01876
617-484-5440
Fax 61 7-484-661 3
E-mail: Asllva@belmontcc.org
Belmont Country Club
GOLF CHAIRMAN
James A. Small III
690 Pine Street, Bridgewater, MA 02324-2116
508-697-4816
Fax 508-279-3355
E-mail: jasiiH 88@yahoo.com
Olde Scotland Links Golf Club
EDUCATION CHAIRMAN
Patrick J. Daly, CGCS
P. O. Box 2284, Framingham, MA 01703-2284
508-872-9790
Fax 508-872-5393
E-mail: pat@framinghamcc.com
Framingham Country Club
NEWSLETTER CHAIRMAN
Michael W. Stachowicz
68 Westfield Road, Westwood, MA 02090
781 -326-7860
Fax 781 -326-0664
E-mail: par5N2@yahoo.com
Dedham Country and Polo Club
PAST PRESIDENT
James R. Fltzroy, CGCS
357 W. Squantum St., N. Quincy, MA 02171-2758
61 7-328-1 776
Fax 61 7-328-9479
E-mail: Jfitz39@rcn.com
Presidents Golf Club
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
Sharon K. Brownell
P. O. Box 566, Mattapolsett, MA 02739-0566
508-758-6474
Fax 508-758-6474
E-mail: Sbrownell@gcsane.org

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for the Charles Hart Seed Co. in Connecticut, Fitzroy leaped at the chance to
work at Presidents after Norfolk County
had bought the property from Wollaston
G.C. members and decided to turn it into
a municipal facility.
The fits have been perfect - Fitzroy
and Presidents, Fitzroy and the profession.
"At times I've thought about doing
something else, but when I sit down
and think about it, there's nothing I'd
rather be doing," said Fitzroy, who has
served the Golf Course Superintendents
Association of New England with
distinction for many years now. Having
already served on the board of directors,
Fitzroy remained avidly involved, first as
secretary, then as vice-president, then as
president. Along the way, he often gave
thought about running to be a national
director, "but I wanted to finish my
service to the New England Chapter
before I took on another battle."
His term as president recently ended,
the time to embrace other battles has
arrived. There are environmental issues
on deck, the ongoing debate as to where
the national headquarters should be
located is relevant, and Fitzroy supports
recent steps to establish standards for
Class A membership to the organziation.
"The GCSAA goals of accessible,
obtainable, and affordable education
are, in fact, a reality," said Fitzroy. "And
we've done a wonderful job of getting the
(environmental) message out, but there's
still a lot of work to do in that regard.
I believe in our goals, and I think my
time in the business gives me a unique
perspective. I've seen how far the
superintendent has come, but! see
the potential for the future."
JIM McCABE

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. We would appreciate a credit line.

February

No Feb. meeting due to conferences.

March 24

G C S A N E Monthly Meeting
Framingham Country Club
Framingham, Mass.
Supt. - Patrick Daly, CGCS
Guest Speaker - Dr. Scott Ebdon

April 26

G C S A N E Monthly Meeting
Olde Scotland Links
Bridgewater, Mass.
Supt. - James Small III

May 17

Scholarship & Benevolence
Tournament
Pine Brook Country Club
Weston, Mass.
Supt. - Michael Iacono, CGCS

June 10

G C S A N E Monthly Meeting
Joint Meeting with Golf Course
Managers Association of Cape Codi
Woods Hole Golf Club
Woods Hole, Mass.
Supt. - Thomas Flaherty, CGCS

July 13

G C S A N E Monthly Meeting
T e a m of T w o Championship
The Meadow at Peabody
Peabody, Mass.
Supt. - Richard Duggan, C G C S

August 24

G C S A N E Monthly Meeting
Indmdua! Championship
Marlborough C.C. (permanent site)
Marlborough, Mass.
Supt. - Kenneth Crimmings

Sept. 20

G C S A N E Monthly Meeting
Supt./Club Official Tournament
Tedesco Country Club
Marblehead, Mass.
Supt. - Peter Hasak

October 5

G C S A N E Monthly Meeting
Stockbridge Fund Raiser
Tournament
Hickory Ridge Country Club
Amherst, Mass.
Supt. - Robert Ruszaia

Nov. 1

G C S A N E Monthly Meeting
Scramble
Bear Hill Golf Club
Stoneham, Mass.
Supt. - Richard French

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0ytg©lng president thanks members, toare!, & staff;
and makes note of GCSANE's organizational growth
It seems like it was just last spring when
I was contacted by Paul Miller and Bob
DiRico about becoming Golf Chairman
for our association. It was actually 1991
and I can't believe that I'm now stepping
down after my term as President. It has
been an honor and privilege to serve such
a great association. My term on the board
has afforded me many opportunities
I would not have otherwise experienced.
I have met many people from different
walks and aspects of our business and
forged lasting friendships. These memories
and friendships will stay with me even
though I'm leaving office.

FROM THE PRESIDENT
In the years I've served on the board,
I am proud to have played at least a small
part in the formation and growth of the
Scholarship & Benevolence Fund. On many
occasions in the venue, I have emphasized
how this fund is for the benefit of our
own members and families. Having three
children go through the college process,
my family is well aware of the importance
even limited scholarships can have for the
student. Our association has generously
provided these scholarships for over a
decade. But more importantly, using this
fund, w e have been able to assist the
families and members of the association
in times of need and emergencies.
Another item I'm proud to have
supported is the establishment of a
Distinguished Service Award. This award
is for the recognition of those who have
made exemplary contributions to our
association and to the golf course management industry. W e proudly have honored
such icons as Dr. Joseph Troll, Dick
Haskell, and Geoffrey Cornish, as well
as a number of our own past presidents
who have led our industry.
The Golf Course Superintendents
Association of N e w England has been
blessed with a group of members who
willingly and unselfishly serve the association
as members of the board of directors.
The dedication and efforts that the board
puts forth goes largely unnoticed. I would
like to personally thank all the board

members I've served with over the last 12
years. Their time, effort, and service have
been given with the single goal of serving
the members of our association.
During the last decade the membership
in the G C S A N E has grown from around
200 to over 450 total members. With the
wonderful growth we've experienced it
became obvious w e could no longer
operate the association with a volunteer
board. W e are extremely fortunate to have
Sharon Brownell as our executive secretary.
Sharon, thank you for making my term as

president as easy as possible for me. And
a special thanks goes to Julie Heston for
smoothing the production of our newsletter.
I envision nothing but positive changes for
our newsletter.

And finally, I want to thank all the members of G C S A N E for their support during
my tenure on the board of directors. It is
your participation that makes our
association great.

Sincerely.
James R. Fitzroy, C G C S
President, GCSANE

Mew legislator! 1 court rulings
keep superintendents on the alert
H o u s e Bill ¡161
House Bill 1161 would require the UMass
IPM Program, with the assistance of the
state's IPM Council, to develop integrated
pest management guidelines for various
sectors, including golf courses, agriculture,
lawns, turf, trees, and shrubs. These
guidelines would be made available to all
certified commercial & private applicators,
all licensed applicators, their employers
and employees, and the general public.

GOVT. RELATIONS
The Dept. of Agriculture, working with
the UMass IPM Program and IPM Council,
would develop: ( I ) a certification process
(All certified commercial & private and
licensed applicators would be required to
be certified in the use of IPM techniques
by Dec. 1, 2004.); (2) continuing education
requirements and procedures for obtaining
credits; and (3) protocols for measuring
compliance (Protocols would require
sufficient documentation to allow the
department to determine that an applicator
was using IPM techniques.)
The bill would also require all certified
commercial, certified private, and licensed
applicators to use IPM techniques by Dec.
1, 2004. The golf course industry is well
represented on the Massachusetts IPM
Council by Patrick Kriksceonaitis, golf

course superintendent at Essex Country
Club in Manchester, Mass.

The Clean Water Act
Applying pesticides in accordance with
the label may not be enough. The U.S. 2nd
Circuit Court of Appeals has reversed a
lower court and ruled that citizens may
file lawsuits alleging violations of the Clean
Water Act ( C W A ) in the application of
pesticide, even if the applications is not in
violation of the pesticide label approved
by the Environmental Protection Agency .
In the case of No Spray Coalition vs. City of

New York, the lower court had dismissed
the case because the Federal insecticide,
Fungicide, & Rodenticide Act (FIFRA),
unlike the C W A , does not allow citizens
to file enforcement lawsuits. The appeals
court held that absence of citizen suit
authority in FIFRA does not affect exercise
of citizen suit authority to enforce the CWA.
However, the appeals court expressly
declined to consider if application of a
pesticide consistent with FIFRA must be
deemed compliance with the C W A as well.
The lower court must now consider this.
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled
that application of pesticides to control
forest pests must also comply with C W A
permits requirements. In short, applying
in accordance with FIFRA is not enough;
one must also pay attention to the Clean
Water Act.

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Building m a legacy: Stockbridge/UMass alumni
rally t© b&rnr golf management icon j©seph Troll
By Paul F. Miller, CGCS
rood things are meant to happen, and
it's amazing how pieces fall into place
when the time is right. A case in point is
our campaign to raise funds to build a
new building at the UMass Amherst turf
research facility in South Deerfield.
While the'idea for a new building was
first floated by Dr. Troll and others many
years ago, it wasn't until this past year
that the need, the university's commitment,
and our willingness to pitch in all came
together.
Everyone in the business knows the
history of the turf program in Amherst,
and it all started in 1927 when Prof.
Lawrence Dickinson started the country's
very first college-level course in turfgrass
management and science. His "Winter
School for Greenkeepers and Golf
Course Foreman" started a level of
practical instruction that continues today,
and one that has been blueprinted in
similar schools throughout the United
States and abroad. The success of Prof.
Dickinson's program was that he focused

on having his students understand the
practical solutions to the range of turfgrass
problems that arise on a golf course.

UMASS NEWS
Over the years, many prominent
leaders in the turf industry (including
Eliot Roberts, Joseph Troll, Robert Carrow, and Geoffrey Cornish) have made
significant contributions to the UMass
turf program, establishing it as a leading
teaching and research program. These
and other nationally known educators
have inspired hundreds of graduates to
assume leadership positions throughout
the industry, as superintendents of
prestigious golf courses and as managers
of other fine turf areas.

As Geoff Cornish recently wrote in
his history of the UMass turf program for
the book A Commonwealth of Golfers,
published by the Massachusetts Golf
Association: "It is not possible to catalog
ail of the accomplishments of those
who have attended U Mass's turfgrass
programs and have gone on to maintain

Cieve Willis (at left), Dean at UMass Amherst, meets with Joseph Troll (center) and Geoffrey Cornish (right),
ASGCA, to discuss the turf building campaign.

We as individuals
and as an industry
now have an
opportunity to
give something back
to the program
that got us started
and which continues
to benefit us today.
and enhance the golf courses of this
nation and other countries. Their
contributions to the excellence of the
greenswards of golf are impressive.
Without them, and those who have
graduated from programs at other
universities, the playing fields of the game
would never have reached their present
state of excellence, providing the turf
the golfer wants. This includes the nearly
400 courses that take up more real
estate in Massachusetts than all fruit and
vegetable crops combined."
W e as individuals and as an industry now
have an opportunity to give something
back to the program that got us started
and which continues to benefit us today.
Geoff Cornish, for example, set an
example for us to follow with his own
extremely generous commitment to the
turf building and for maintaining it into the
future. There is strength in numbers, and
w e should all pitch in to help make this
building a reality. It starts with each of us
pledging our own financial support, and
also committing matching gifts from our
clubs. What w e Invest in today will reap
benefits to us at each of our golf facilities
tomorrow and It will also show the
university that w e are behind this program
100%. When w e Invest, the university
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Competition rule changes adopted for this year's
Gary Luccini Herrrarial 4-Ball Championship
The Four-Ball Committee recently met to
review suggested conditions-of-competition
rule changes for 2004.
The first item on the agenda addressed
the difficulty in completing consolation
round matches. Reviewing the championships' consolation round history, w e
found the following facts:
• 2001 - 32 team bracket, 14 matches
scheduled, 5 ( 3 6 % ) resulted in forfeits.
• 2002 - 32 team bracket, 21 matches
scheduled, 13 ( 6 2 % ) resulted in forfeits.
• 2003 - 16 team bracket, 13 matches
scheduled, 10 ( 7 7 % ) resulted in forfeits.
The committee by unanimous vote,
amended the present format, in Rule #4,
of a Double Elimination Championship,
to a Single Elimination Championship
determining the winning team and runnerup, with defeated semi-final teams in a
playoff for third place.
The second item on the agenda
addressed the team stroke differential,
presently at 12 strokes. The U S G A
recommends that the spread between
partners' course handicaps be limited to
eight strokes. The committee thought
that reducing from 12 to eight strokes in
one year might be severe, therefore the
committee by unanimous vote amended
the present format, in Rule #9, of a 12-

Honoring Joe Troll „ . .
continued from page 4

will follow, and our actions will speak
louder than words.
Our first goal is to raise the funds
necessary to build the teaching, research
and storage building at the turf plots. The
establishment of an alumni advisory board
will insure our continued involvement in
the years to come, identifying areas for
research topics, giving feedback in those
areas that are most important to us in
the industry. W e are on track to have a
building in place by the end of 2004, and
it will be an opportunity to celebrate
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stroke differential to a 10-stroke differential on a team.
The third item on the agenda addressed
several complaints regarding the forfeits
and communication with opponents. Some
teams commented that they couldn't get
their opponent to schedule a match and
didn't see why they forfeited. In some

GCSANE NEWS
cases, both teams claimed the other team
wouldn't agree to a date. The committee
by unanimous vote revised and refined
Rule #7, as noted below, to further
explain requirements and consequences
of scheduling the match.
"Matches not completed within the
strict guidelines of the schedule, unless
approved in advance by the Committee,
result in a double forfeit. In the event
Team A is unable to get their opponents,
Team B, to agree to a match scheduled
within the round's time frame, Team A
must notify the Committee one week prior
to the match deadline. The Committee
will notify Team B of this notice by Team
A and inform Team B of their impending
forfeiture, unless the match is played within
the scheduled timeline. Failure to give one
week notice to the Committee, by either or
both teams, prior to the end of a contested
round schedule, results in forfeits."
Dr. Troll's years of service. W e will be
hosting a breakfast to honor Joe and
others during the turf conference and
show on March 3, and as part of that
gathering we will be dedicating the turf
research plots in Joe's name.
Between now and then, w e can come
together as a group to show our support
for this project. A list of all donors to
the turf building will be available at the
conference, and there is plenty of time
for each of us to get on board before
the end of February. For information on
how you and your club can be involved,
you can call me or one of the other
turf captains, or you can make your
gift to the Turf Building Fund online at:
www.umass.edu/development. The history

The fourth item on the agenda: Players
continue to be blatantly ignorant regarding
use of handicap index, course rating and
slope index. Once again, a lack of understanding resulted in a loss for a team, that
with proper use of the handicap system,
actually won their match. The committee
by unanimous vote revised and refined
Rule # 9 C , to further explain requirements
and consequences of handicapping. This
year's Conditions-of-Competition packet
to competitors has more clarification on
how to compute handicaps, with an example
of handicap adjustments for men, senior,
and women players; and 10-stroke limit
sample (Rule # 9 C ) .
Schedule and awards for matches for
either 32 teams or 16 teams depending
on entries will be issued by April 15, 2004.
Entry by 32 teams results in a May 15
completion date for first round matches.
Hopefully, the removal of the consolation rounds, and a one month window to
schedule matches encourages more
teams to enter.
Look for the 2004 Gary Luccini
Memorial Four-Ball Championship entry
form in the February 2004 issue of The
Newsletter.

The Four-Ball Committee
Dave Comee
Mike Hermanson
Bob Heaiey
of the turf program at UMass is one w e
have all benefited from, but an even
stronger future for the program is one
w e can make together, regaining our
place as the premier teaching and
research turf program in the country.
The definition of legacy in Webster's
dictionary is "something handed down
from an ancestor, predecessor or from
the past." joe Troll spent his life preparing
us in all facets of golf course management.
His rewards have been watching the
talents of those students prepare courses
for U.S. Opens, Ryder Cups, State Opens,
and routine member/guest and invitational.
Doing something in his honor is long
overdue, and now is the time for us to
share in this legacy.

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Tri byte to Dr. jacks« leads Mi schedule of events
at N.E. Regional Turfgrass Conference fi Shew
By Gary Syices,
Executive Director» NERTF
W i n t e r is finally here on the calendar,
but it looks like a roller-coastering of
N e w England weather will be the order
of the season if it continues as it has
begun. With all the challenges of this past
year a somewhat distant memory, it
is time to prepare for what will come
in 2004! Believe it or not this year's
conference and trade show is less than
two months away! Booth sales and
preparations are well underway. The
education program is complete and show
brochures have hit the mail by the time
you've read this newsletter.
Monday as usual has the variety
of t h r e e seminars: Turf Traffic Stress
Management,

Managing

Golf Course Trees,

and Plant Growth Regulators. T u e s d a y is

still a USGA sponsored day, designed to
bring along club officials to hear pertinent
topics that challenge them and their
superintendents. W e have received many
favorable endorsements for the new
USGA sponsored day. This is a great
day to bring decision makers from your
club to hear speakers address issues of

Dr. Noei Jackson, recently retired from the University of Rhode island, will be honored for his career at a
tribute dinner, part of this year's conference program.

common concern, then get the chance
to go down on the show floor and
introduce them to what's available for
turf maintenance for 2004. It also is a
social opportunity for you to take your
president or committee chairman out
to lunch, then upon return hear Green
Section presentations on specially

CONFERENCE NEWS
selected topics, to then enjoy this year's
keynote speaker (David Feherty) and
the Trade Show Reception. W e hope
everyone will take advantage of this day
in whatever way it helps you to do your
job better. Wednesday and Thursday are
chock full of education for turf industry
professionals, excellent speakers and
show time to learn and to get some
business done. There are always Pesticide
Credits and G C S A A Education Points
(EP's) available, and don't forget the
Conference Reception in the Westin Ballroom 6-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
A special event has been added to the
schedule this year. Most everyone knows
that Dr. Noel Jackson has recently fully
retired from the University of Rhode
Island. At this year's conference and show
there will be a Tribute Dinner to honor
Dr. Jackson and his almost 40 year career
in Rhode Island on Wednesday, March 3,
2004 at 7:00 p.m. A formal dinner and
program will be included to do this, and
all proceeds will go to establishing an
endowment for a Turfgrass Laboratory
Diagnostic Technician at URI. This will
begin to insure that there will always be
a funded lab available at URI for turfgrass
diagnostics. It is probably safe to say that
there is not one turfgrass manager in all
N e w England or the Northeast that has
not benefited in some way from the
work and dedication of Dr. Noel Jackson.
W e invite all past-students, golf course
superintendents, and all others turf and
landscape professionals to join in and
recognize the need to thank Noel in this
way and of the importance of this lab's
continued availability for the success of
our industries. Registration forms will be
included with your show brochures.

As the show management ramps up to
this year's show, w e hope that excitement
will grow also within the turf community
with anticipation of another memorable
production. Some of the other show
activities that will be returning again this
year will be: Silent Auction, Free Lunch
Vouchers for those who register for two
days or more, Show Bookstore, Driving
Range Competition, and the "Tour The
Show Floor" Drawing for a " N e w " large
color TV, not to mention the opportunity
to talk shop with all related exhibitors
who do golf course maintenance sales!
Remember to mark your calendar for
March I -4 and come to the R.I. Convention
Center in Providence, R.I. and prepare for
those new challenges heading your way
in 2004!

At this years
conference & show
there will be a Tribute
Dinner to honor
Dr. Jackson and his
almost 40-year career
in Rhode Island on
Wednesday, March 3,
2004 at 7 p.m.
A formal dinner and
program will be
included to do this,
and all proceeds will
go to establishing
an endowment for a
Turfgrass Laboratory
Diagnostic Technician
at URL
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UPfass offers opportunities to learn . . . and teach:
Seminars continue . . . and students Imk for internships
The Annual L a w n Care Seminar
presented by the UMass Extension Turf
Program and the Massachusetts Association
of Lawn Care Professionals ( M A L C P ) will
be held January 29, 2004 at the Auburn
Elks Club in Auburn, Mass. The agenda
and registration form are now available
on the UMass Extension Turf Program
website. B e sure to register early, as seats
often fill up quickly. Pesticide contact
hours have been requested for all N e w
England states. For complete information,
visit: http://www.umassturf.org/education/
annual_events/lawn_care_seminar.htm.

U M a s s E x t e n s i o n S e r i e s : The Realities
of Organic

Lawn

and Landscape

Care.

Registration continues for the
remaining sessions of this series.
The cost is $90/person/session (June IPM
Workshops are $50/person/session).
For a registration form and more information about the rest of the series, visit:
http://www.umassturf.org/upcoming_
events.html.

Current

Trends

and Weed

in Insect,

Management

Disease
in

Woody

Ornamentals, January 21, 2004 (Session
4), UMass Extension, Amherst, Mass., 9
a.m. - 3 p.m., with Bob Childs, Dan Gillman,
and Randy Prostak. Explore some of the

UMASS NEWS
common and problematic insects, diseases,
and weeds that are associated with the
landscape and nursery. Identification of
these problems, along with life cycles and
management strategies will be discussed,
focusing on strategies for understanding
and logically dealing with these problems
using the principles of Integrated Pest
Management (IPM). cultural practices,
biological control, and an assortment
of applied materials (ex. compost tea,
mycorrhiza, corn gluten) that also aid in
the prevention or reduction of these
difficulties will be presented. Learn about
current management techniques and
products, plus the potential in the near

future in pest, weed, and disease management. Five Pesticide contact hours for
categories 29, 36, and Applicators License
available. ISA, M C A , M C H , and M C L P
credit requested.
F u t u r e Sessieras: March 10, 2004 (Session 5), Current Trends in Turf Insect and

Disease Management; March 26, 2004
(Session 6), Renovation and

Man-

agement in Turf; May 7, 2004 (Session 7),
On-Site Planting and Pruning Demonstration;

June, 2004 (Session 8, four dates & loca-

tions), IPM - Scouting for Pests and Problems
of Turf and Woody

Ornamentals.

Turfgrass M a n a g e m e n t I n t e r n s h i p
P r o g r a m , Dept. of Plant & Soil Sciences,
UMass-Amherst. Many of our 4-year Turf
Management students are looking for internship training for summer 2004. T o request or list information contact: Dr.
Scott Ebdon, UMass Amherst, 12F Stockbridge Hall, Amherst, M A 01003; 413S45-2506; ebdon@pssci.umass.edu.

Efficiency - effective
operation as measured by a
comparison of production
with cost in energy, time,
and money.
Efficient irrigation is just
one of the many requisite
tools in a superintendent's
successful golf course
maintenance program.
S.V. M o f f e t t Co., Inc.
TURF & IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT

Providing efficient irrigation solutions is our business.
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GCSANE

NEWS

T h e Nor'easter Hospitality Suite will be held
Feb. 12, 2004 at the San Diego Marriott Hotel and
Marina, 6-8 p.m.
The Newsletter
is looking for stories about you
from your local sportswriters. Please take advantage of this way to get your name out there. E-mail
The Newsletter
(mstachowicz@gcsane.org)
the
contact information for the sportswriter and an
idea on a story about you, and we will take care
of the rest. The goal Is to build a relationship
between superintendents across the state with
the local media.
The Newsletter is looking for articles from members. A stipend is available for published articles.
Make sure your course is reporting its w a t e r
usage to the O E F . The yearly report and fee of
$ 100 is essential to avoiding fines. W e know of
two courses that have been fined $8-10,000 and
eight other courses that are under review.
Six volunteers are needed for IPM training
sessions at two home/garden centers in April.
Both sessions are Saturdays; one in Woburn, the
other in the Sharon area. Three are needed for
each session. It Is a great chance to work on public
speaking and meet people. Please contact Pat
Kriksceonaitis if interested.
Advertisers are still needed for The Newsletter
for 2004. Please contact Julie Heston.
W e b s i t e of t h e Month: http://www.msu.edu/
user/karcherd/cultivate/ This virtual coring tool allows you to enter in tine size, spacing, and depth.
The result is the percentage of area affected, a
picture of results, and expected golfer reaction.
Congratulations t o t h e w i n n e r s of the
GCSAA/Golf Digest 2003 Environmental Leaders
in Golf Awards: ( I ) National Private: Jeffrey W .
Carlson, CGCS, The Vineyard G.C., Edgartown,
Mass; GCMACC; (2) 2003 ELGAChapterWinner
Private Facilities: Thomas G. Brodeur, T P C of
Boston, Norton, Mass.; GCSANE; and (3) 2003
ELGA Merit Winners Public Facilities: Vince Gilmartin, Ledges G.C., South Hadley, Mass.;
GCSANE.
Congratulations to Scott Gabrielson, superintendent at Waverly Oaks G.C. in Plymouth, Mass.,
who recently achieved certified status (CGCS)
from the GCSAA.
Dog of the Y e a r . Lebanon Turf is sponsoring a
"Dog of the Year" contest, and Dave Heroian's
dog, Caesar, has been nominated for this year.
Please visit the Lebanon Turf booth at the GCSAA
Trade Show in San Diego and cast your vote for
Caesar. The winner will receive $2,000 to put
towards their local association's Scholarship &
Benevolence fund.

INFORMATION
Dr. Gail Schumann will continue to provide turf
disease diagnostic services this season in
Milwaukee for UMass. The cost Is $50.00 per
problem. Samples, along with a diagnostic sheet,
should be sent to: Dr. Gall Schumann, Dept. of
Biological Sciences, Wehr Life Sciences 202B,
M a r q u e t t e U n i v e r s i t y , 530 N . 15th St.,
M i l w a u k e e , W l 53233. O t h e r c o n t a c t
information: Phone: (414) 288-7793; Fax: (414)
288-7357; E-mail: gail.schumann@marquette.edu.
For more detailed Information and the diagnostic
sheet, see the UMass Extension Turf Program
website: www.umassturf.org.
T h e UMass College of Natural Resources & the
Environment invites you to a breakfast for alumni
& friends of Umass (Stockbridge School, Winter
School for Turf Managers, and Plant & Soil
Sciences) in the Rotunda Room, Providence Convention Center, Wed., March 3, 2004 at 7:30 a.m.

POSITION

OPENINGS

Assistant Superintendent, Stockbridge G.C.,
Stockbridge, Mass. Stockbridge G.C. is a private
18-hole course built in 1895 along the banks of the
Housatonic River. A two or four-year degree in
turfgrass or related science required. Must have
ability to obtain a Mass. pesticide license; and have
driver's license. Must have two-plus years of experience, and ability to manage staff; manage
construction; keep records; and oversee and plan
day-to-day operations. Salary commensurate with
experience. Benefits include 7 5 % health insurance, clothing allowance, meals, local/national
dues, local seminars, and housing assistance.
Deadline: Feb. 15, 2004. Please send resume to:
Stockbridge G.C., Attn. Bruce Packard, CGCS,
P.O. Box 859, Stockbridge, MA 01262.
Golf Course Superintendent, The Ranch G.C.,
Southwick, Mass. The Ranch G.C. is an upscale
daily fee 18-hole golf course in Southwick, Mass.
Opened in July 2001, The Ranch was voted 3rd
Best New Upscale by Golf Digest in 2002 and
hosts the Western Mass. Open In May. Management Is under the umbrella of Willowbend Golf
Management. The qualified candidate must have
a two or four-year degree in turf management.
Head superintendent experience or three-to-five
years of experience as a strong first assistant required. Applicant must have or be able to obtain
a Mass. pesticide license. Experience with cultural
practices and maintenance of USGA greens in the
Northeast a plus. Salary commensurate with experience. Benefits include health insurance, paid
vacation after one year of service, meals, golf
privileges, merchandise discounts, dues, and educational allowance. Deadline: Open until filled.
Please send resume to: Michael Roblchaud, Gen-

eral Manager, The Ranch G.C., 100 Ranch Club
Rd„ Southwick, MA 01077.
Turf Specialists & Lawn Care Technicians.
Hartney Greymont Is an employee-owned tree,
landscape, and lawn care company In Needham,
Mass. Positions are available for those with a valid
Mass. pesticide license who enjoy working oneon-one with clients to develop and implement
programs to maintain turf on residential properties. Diagnosing and treating for insect and disease
problems, communicating with clients, scheduling
work, and making additional recommendations
for turf programs are some of the responsibilities.
Positions include training for commercial driver's
license, professional designation, and the development of skills for year-round employment. Please
send resumes to: Hartney Greymont, 433 Chestnut St., Needham MA 02492, Attn. Ted Wales.
Phone: 781-444-1227; Fax: 781-455-6698; Email: Ted@hartney.com.
Assistant Superintendent, Kettle Brook G.C.,
Paxton, Mass. The assistant will manage daily
operations of a 20-F member crew. Applicant will
be responsible for scheduling, organizing,
budgeting, forecasting, inventory, personnel
management, and upholding policy, along with
providing a manicured golf course on a daily basis.
This position provides a great itinerary for
continual development. Applicants should possess
an associate or bachelor's turf degree plus twoto-four years as an assistant. Must have or have
ability to obtain a Mass. pesticide license. Strong
management and personnel skills are a must. Must
have a desire to excel in the furf field. Salary is
based on experience. Compensation includes
paid medical; vacation; expenses toward regional
seminars and meetings; local and national
association dues; golf; and discounted food and
golf shop purchases. Deadline: Feb. 6, 2004.
P l e a s e send r e s u m e to: M i k e L e e t e ,
Superintendent, Kettle Brook G.C., 136 Marshall
St., Paxton, MA 01612.
Assistant Superintendent, Worcester C.C.,
Worcester, Mass. The club is looking for a good
leader with strong supervisory skills. Must be
knowledgeable in all aspects of golf course
management. Applicant should be a hands-on
motivated Individual. Attention to detail is critical.
Individual must have a minimum of an A.S. degree
in turf management or related field, and a
minimum of three years of experience as an
assistant. Must have or be able to obtain a Mass.
pesticide a p p l i c a t o r ' s license. Salary is
commensurate with experience. Other benefits
include 401 k, vacation, medical, meals, uniforms,
golf, seminars, dues for local and possibly national
conferences, and association dues. Deadline: Feb.
15. 2004. Send resume to: Steve Thys, GCS,
Worcester C.C., 2 Rice St., Worcester, MA

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

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

A A Will Materials Corp.

Country Club Enterprises

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

Country Golf, Inc.

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

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

Accusoiis

DGM Systems

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

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

Agresource, Inc.

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

The Andersons Technologies, Inc.

I Snagwood Rd., Foster, Rl 02825
Distributor of Reelcraft products & inventor of the
Direct Underground Maintenance Syringing System,
Manny Mihailides - (401) 886-0888, (401) 524-8999
David Mihailides -(401)647-0550

QHT Golf Services

dba Weed & Feed, Inc.
20 Clark Lane, Marshfield, MA 02050
Golf course renovation & construction in all areas:
bunkers, tees, greens, drainage, irrigation, & cart paths.
Dahn Tibbett, Chip Breariey - (508) 746-3222

Michael Drake Construction, Inc.

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

EZGO/Textron

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

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

Armstrong Golf Architects, LLC

F.A. Bartlett Tree Expert Co.

BASF Turf & Ornamental

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

lay Stale Fertilizer/MWRA

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

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

12 Peterson Rd„ Palmer, MA 01069
Emerald, Pendulum AquaCap, Curalan, Drive,
Basamid, Basagran, Iprodione Pro, Propiconazole Pro
Insignia, Brfenthrin Pro, Plateau, Sahara
Bob York-(413) 283-9675

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

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 Langlois, J . Anderson III, Ron Milenski
(800) 225-8006

Bourke & tannery Turf Car® dba "DryJecf"

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, Unionville, CT 06085
Golf course and landscape supplies.
John Callahan, Dennis Friel - (800) 861-6256

Cavicchlo Landscape Supply, Inc.

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

Cedar Lawn Tree Service, Inc.

32 Nlckerson R d , Ashland, MA 01721
Pruning, fertilization, removal, & professional care.
William P. Maley - (508) 881-2622

Ciccarelli Landscaping

Woburn, MA 01801
Reverse rototllllng, cultivating.
(781) 938-5055

Clean 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, Sites, & Mungeum, Inc.

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

Gold Star Nursery & Sod Farm

Golf Cart Services, inc.

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

GPS New England Mapping

39 Cedar St., Cohasset, MA 02025
Precise irrigation & drainage as-builts;
wire tracking 8. 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 Gurskl, Robin Hayes
(800) 326-HART

Hartney Oreymont

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

Hoiliston Sand Co., inc.

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

Lazaro's Golf Course Supplies & Accessories

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

Lcsco Inc.

20005 Lake Rd., Rocky River, OH 44116
Ron Tumlskl - (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

McNuliy Construction Corp.

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

R.F. Morse & Sons, Inc.

22 Cranberry Hwy., Wareham, MA 02576
Professional goods, services, 8, John Deere
equipment for the goif course industry.
Larry Anshewitz, Chris Cowan, Doug Dondero,
Mike Hannigan, Kevin McDonough, Tom Rowel!,
Ren Wilkes, John Winskowicz - (508) 295-1553

Nanlone Sand and Gravel, Inc.

37 Power Rd., Westford, MA 01886
Topdressing sand 8, mixes, bunker sands, root-zone
mXes, loam, cart path materials, drainage stone.
Greg Frederick - (978) 692-8221

Norfolk Power Equipment, Inc.

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

North Shore Hydroseeding

20 Wenham St., Danvers, MA 01923
Hydroseeding, 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.

Larchmont Engineering & irrigation

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

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., Braintree, MA 02184
OSHA and EPA compliance setvices 8, training,
Ron Smith - (781) 848-5978

Stumps Are Us

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

Tom Irwin 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, 8, water quality monitoring programs.
John Bresnahan - (413) 565-5340

Turf Links. 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,
Jim Favreau - (866) 567-9221

Turf Enhancement Enterprises

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

TurfWet Associates, Inc.

21 Brandywine Rd., Skillman, N J 08558
Cuffing edge coriiriunlcalion for the golf course indusVy.
Peter McCormick - (800) 314-7929

Turf Products Corp.

157 Moody Rd., Enfield, CT 06082
Distributors of Toro irrigation 8t maintenance
equipment and other golf-related products.
Tim Berge, Paul Hallock, Rick Moulton, Mike Turner
(800) 243-4355

United Horticultural Supply

18 Legate Hill R d , Sterling, MA 01564
Fertilizer, seed, chemicals, 8i IPM.
Glenn Larabee, Bruce Chapman, Mark Miller
(800) 224-4440

Putnam Pip® Corp.

Varney Bros. SaniJ & Grave!

Rolondo Precast

71-73 Chandler St., Worcester, MA 01613
Distributor of tires for lawn & garden, trucks,
cars, industrial equipment, and golf cars.
Gerry J o n e s - ( 5 0 8 ) 755-5255

Sodco Inc.

P. 0. Box 39, Middleton, MA 01949
Deep-tine and hydro-injection services, custom
fertilizer & pesticide applications, fairway aeration,
topdressing operations. (978) 777-1663

International Turf Applicators

Ken Jones Tire, Inc.

15 Londonderry Rd., Londonderry, NH 03053
Turf & ornamental supplies.
Chuck Bramhall, Mike Kroian, Mike Nagle,
J i m Wierzblcki - (800) 228-6656

Tuckahoe Turf Farms, inc.

33 Thruway Park Dr., W . Henrietta, NY 14586
Commercial turf 8. irrigation equipment.
Bill Stinson - (888) 708-5296

RAD. Corp.

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

Simple! Partners, Inc.

S.V. Moftstt Co., Inc.

International Golf Construction Co.

Irrigation Management S Services

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

11 A St., Burlington, MA 01803
Turf management products.
Jack Petersen, Paul Skafas, Rob Larson, Chris Petersen,
Greg Misodoulakls, Mike Fontaine
(800) 582-5959

90 Elm St., Hopkinton, MA 01748
Underground water, sewer, 8, drain piping sales.
8, distribution. 24-hour service. Elliot Putnam,
David Putnam, Eli Potty - (508) 435-3090

2910 Dranefirid Rd., Lakeland, FL 33811
Ray Duffy - (800) 995-8720, (860) 646-0259

Shawnmark Industries, Inc.

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

Miller Golf Construction

P. 0. Box 1168, Tifft Rd., Slatersville, Rl 02876
USGA-recommended sands, root-zone mixes, bunker &
topdressing, agresoil, compost stone-dust & pea-stone
Bob Chalifour, CGCS (ret.) - (401) 766-5010

5 Puree» Rd., Arlington, MA 02474
Goif course construction.
Antonios Paganis - (781) 648-2351;
(508) 428-3022

ASSOCIATION

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

151 Old Farms Road, Avon, CT 06001
Precast concrete buildings for cbemicai 8. equipment
storage. Fully-equipped restroom buildings also available. Bob Anania - (860) 673-3291

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

Waierfiowers Ecological Design

56 Island S t , Lawrence, MA 01840
Environmental audits, planning/design & permits for
all environmental details.
Terry Bastian - (978) 557-0137

Winding Brook Turf Farm
Wethersfield, CT 06109
Peter DeBrusk - (800) 243-0232

Winfield Nursery, Inc.

Sawtelle Brothers, inc.

1700 Mountain R d , W . Suffield, CT 06093
Wholesale nursery supplies, including fertilizer, grass seed,
turf control products, and landscaping trees & shrubs.
Joe Trosky - (860) 668-5225

SB! Turf Services

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

65 Glenn St., Lawrence, MA 01843
Larry Bunn, John Lenhart
George Wise - (800) 999-8873

65 Glenn St., Lawrence, MA 01843
Deep-tine, core, 8i water-injection aerification,
DOL 8< Verti-Seed overseeding, irrigation services.
(800) 999-TURF

Philip Wogan & George F. Sargeni, Jr.

Zip Type Printing Services, Inc.

50 Kent Street, Newburyport, MA 01950
Design, printing, mailing, advertising specialties.
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SAWTELLE BR ?HiRSi
Servicing New England With Quality Equipment & Irrigation Supplies Since1932,

Introductory Special

$349

Fits Fairway & Greensmowers
Jacobsen has launched a revolutionary new system for attaching the bedknife
to the backing of greens and fairway mowers. The new MagKnife system will
allow you to change bedknifes in less than a minute, make it easier to
sharpen, bedknife truing is not required and reduce damage to reels.
Locations
65 Glenn St, Lawrence, MA
3 Glasgow Rd, Scarborough, ME
68 S. Turnpike Rd, Wallingford, CT

Sales. Service. Parts. 1-800-999-8873

Fax: 1-978-683-9198

Web: www.sawtellebros.com

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