LETTER

July 2004

of the Golf f © s i r s © Superintendents Association of New England, Inc.
Sponsors and administrators of the Troll-Dickinson Scholarship Fund - Awarded yearly to deserving Turf Management Students.

The western Mass. lido meetings:
J
#
M supportive swap-shop of news & ideas
f

i f ©erty Finn
€@nfrSbyfirsg Editor
[For lack of an official or formal summons, they're called "the Lido monthly
meetings." Lido? It's
the with-pasta, jobrelated problems, a n
o c c a s i o n a l professional issue, news, announcements, and
assorted chitchat of the day.

MONTHLY

"It's kind of a swap shop," explains
Bob Ruszala. " W e swap our problems,
their solutions, ideas, how the weather's
been bothering us . . . whatever happens
to be on anyone's mind."
Ruszala, head superintendent at the
Hickory Ridge Country Club, is a former
president of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of New England. O n
that note, he emphasizes that the Lido
meetings have nothing to do with any
presumption they compete with other
superintendents' organizations.
Springfield Country Club superintendent Doug Stachura, C G C S , seconds the
notion. " W e ' r e not even organized," he
tells. " W e have no roll calls, no dues, no
officers, no members. W e get together
because we're wound together by the
s a m e t h r e a d , m a i n t a i n i n g the golf
course. W e deal with local agronomic
issues for the most part. Actually, w e
meet at six, eat and then shoot the
breeze for about an hour or so. In a
word, we help each other out."
The winter of 2003-2004 dominated
those breeze shootings in the group's

ÉiAiALtkkUiüiiiiuliMLilidiiÜALáii^^

spring sessions. " W h e n we first met this
year, we found that everyone was way
behind bringing the golf course back
from the cold . . . icy cold conditions,"
Ruszala said. "I think it was a universal
problem for those of us in the Northeast.
Anyway, irrigation breaks plagued just
about every superintendent in our area.
W e had thin greens, an abundance of
winterkill. . . you name it. So, we shared
all w e knew about solving that problem
in the true spirit of what our meetings are
all about - camaraderie."
The Lido meetings had their start
about 25 years ago, in the late 1970s
when some of their present-day participants were young sprouts and others not
even around. As it happened, and according to Cranwell Resort and Golf
Club superintendent Jack Pluta, a local
issue became a group issue when a
fellow superintendent was terminated.

"The Orchards (Golf Club) didn't renew Dave Vibber's contract and hired a
landscape company to maintain the golf
course," Pluta recalled. "Naturally, a lot
of us were concerned. First, because
Dave was one of us and he did a good
job. Second, we were worried about the
future and thought our jobs were being
threatened."
"I was working at the Westover Golf
Club at the time. So, three or four of us
got together and decided to have a powwow with the landscaper. The bottom
line was that he had no plans to take over
the golf course maintenance business in
our area. Funny. That situation resolved

itself when The Orchards eventually went
back to a superintendent form of maintenance. In another eventuality, they
switched to the Arnold Palmer Golf Mana g e m e n t C o m p a n y to t a k e o v e r
complete operation of the club and
course. But that's another story."
Pluta was joined in the initial show of
area job preservation by Bob Heeley
( Q u a b o a g C.C.), Roy Mackintosh (Twin
Hills C.C.), and Dino Frigo (Veterans
continued

on page

2

" W e have no roll calls,
n© dues, no officers,
no members. W e get
together because
we're wound together
by the same thread,
maintaining the golf
course. W e deal with
local agronomic issues
for the most part."
Doug Stachura, CGCS
Springfield C.C.

continued

from page

1

Municipal G . C . ) . For further clarification
of the Lido group's intent, all four of
those superintendents were and are
G C S A N E members.
PRESIDENT
Michael J. Hermanson
140 Ryan Street, Gardner, MA 01440-0145
978-632-2713
Fax 978-632-2713
E-mail: herm068@hotmail.com
Gardner Municipal Golf Course
VICE PRESIDENT
Patrick S. Krlksceonaitis
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
617-983-2786
Fax 617-983-2786
E-mail: Rheller@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: lrina2@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@hotmail.com
Norfolk Golf Club
TRUSTEE
David A. Comee
65 Marquette Street, Gardner, MA 01440
978-297-2339
Fax 978-297-0911
E-mail: photoC@hotmall.com
Winchendon School Golf Club
FINANCE CHAIRMAN
Arthur Silva, CGCS
35 Pennacook Road, Tewksbury, MA 01876
61 7-484-5440
Fax 61 7-484-661 3
E-mail: Asilva@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: jsmall@oidescotlandlinks.com
Oide Scotland Links Golf Club
EDUCATION CHAIRMAN
Patrick J. Daly, C G C S
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 Westfleld 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. Fitzroy, C G C S
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 Ciub
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
Sharon K. Brownell
P. O. Box 566, Mattapoisett, MA 02739-0566
508-758-6474
Fax 508-758-6474
E-mail: Sbrownell@gcsane.org

. t t h e

fto

NEWSLETTER
G C S A N E Headquarters
300 Arnold Palmer Blvd., Norton, MA 02766
Tel.: (800) 833-4451
Fax: (508) 758-6474
W e b Site: www.gcsane.org
Newsletter Editor . . . .
M i c h a e l SSechowicz
Contributing Editor
Gerry F i n n
Business Manager
Julie Heston
(401 -934-3677; E-mail: jheston@verizon.net)
Any opinions expressed in this publication are those of
the author and/or person quoted, and may not represent
the position of G C S A N E . Information contained In this
publication may be used freely, in whole or in part,
without special permission as long a s the true context is
maintained. W e would appreciate a credit line.

Page 2

MlLi.iHÜdUjdiiMLLÜÜAUjdLi

"This was a close-to-home situation,"
Pluta disclosed. "That's why we sort of
kept it to ourselves. But when we realized
w e had done something constructive as
a group, w e decided to arrange an informal meeting and invite all the area
superintendents to take part. W e ' v e
been meeting ever since."

Incidentally, Dave Vibber - the cause
celebre in the making of the Lido meetings - never returned to The Orchards.
Rather, he landed the top position at the
Ellington Ridge Country Club, one of
C o n n e c t i c u t ' s finest c h a m p i o n s h i p
courses.
Since much of the G C S A N E ' s agenda
takes place in eastern Massachusetts,
many of its western Massachusetts members find it difficult to leave their courses
a for a full day to attend meetings and
other functions.
" W e ' r e really isolated out here,"
Stachura remarked. W e also have people who work on small courses and can't
get away for long periods of time. The
meetings are just a timely outlet for the
guys. W e try to keep it easy for everyone
to attend and contribute. W e have a
small-scale social c a l e n d a r , like a
Christmas party and occasional golf
tournament. But, usually, it's a hit and
run thing. W e also are a welcoming
committee. W e reach out to meet new
superintendents coming into the area
and make them feel at home."
Pluta thinks the group is perfect as-is.
"I remember in the beginning in the days
of small budgets," he said. " W e ' d swap
parts, equipment, and simply try to improve working and maintenance
conditions in a community-like kind of
way. W e were and are very tight."
The Lido meetings seem to happen by
themselves. Years ago, Heeley used to
send out the announcement postcards.
That passed on to Stachura for another
10 years, and now Veterans G . C . assistant Andy G a y cues in the guys on what's
down the road for the group.
O n e final note: At their most recent
meeting, the Lido group invited the new
man in town, Orchards superintendent
Matt Manzi, to join them. "Anything we
can do to heip him" Pluta quipped. Small
world. U

"It's kind of a swap
shop. W e swap our
problems, their
solutions, ideas, how
the weather's been
bothering us . . .
whatever happens to
be on anyone's mind."
"When we first met this
year, we found that
everyone was way
behind bringing the
golf course back from
the cold . . . conditions.
. . . So, we shared all
we knew about solving
that problem in the
true spirit of what our
meetings ore aSS about camaraderie."
Bob Ruszala
Hickory Ridge C.C.

î 7'

August 24

G C S A N E Monthly

Meeting

Individual C h a m p i o n s h i p
M a r l b o r o u g h C . C . ( p e r m a n e n t site)
Marlborough, Mass.
Supt. - Kenneth C r i m m i n g s
Sept. 2 0

©CSÄNE Monthly

Meeting

Supt./Club Official Tournament
Tedesco Country Club
Marblehead, Mass.
Supt. - Peter H a s a k
October 5

GCSÄME Monthly

Meeting

Stockbridge Fund Raiser
Tournament
Hickory Ridge Country Club
Amherst, Mass.
Supt. - Robert Ruszala
Nov. 1

S C S A N E

Monthly

Meeting

Scramble
B e a r Hill G o l f C l u b
Stoneham, Mass.
Supt. - Richard French

President Hermanson rounds up timely topic
also looks forwardteIndividual Championsh
I would like to offer a special thanks to
the Meadows at Peabody and Superintendent Dick Duggan,
C G C S , for a great
July meeting. Unfortunately, we played
the last six holes in the
rain but it was still a
great day. O n e of the
c o n d i t i o n s to construct the golf course
was to have no alcohol, but even Lenny Blodgett stayed to
play. A special thanks to Simplot Partners
for providing the beverage vehicle and
to Ren Wilkes and R.F. Morse for donating two N e w E n g l a n d
Patriots
pre-season tickets to our raffle.
Next month's meeting is the Individual C h a m p i o n s h i p hosted by Ken
Crimmings at
Marlborough
Country Club,
a n d w e look
forward to that. This is also the meeting
that all retirees are invited to free of
charge whether they wish to play golf or
enjoy a cookout and friendship after
golf. This will also be the last meeting we

PRESIDENTS
REPORT

W e began doing
meeting registrations
by computer or
telephone at the Juiy
meeting. There were
a few problems, but
it will get better as
time goes on.

©ear Sharon:
This is in response to your letter of
May 7, 2004 with which was sent an
engraved bag tag. Many thanks for this
remembrance. Also, it served to remind
me that I hadn't contributed financially
to the establishment of
the Troll Turfgrass Research Center at The
University of Massachusetts. The enclosed check for $ 1,000.00
to you all is intended for this purpose.

GCSANE
EWS

I had the privilege of being under
study to Professor Dickinson at UMass
from 1954 until he retired from the Department of Agronomy. At that time, J o e
Troll was my selection to serve as Dickjdiiwul^lbdiiaulh^.au^.ulitejj^

W e will continue to provide you with
the PDI Registration Number at each
meeting, but you will have to register
yourself until we begin doing so at the
winter meetings.
This year we are once again doing a
room block in Orlando at the G C S A A
Conference in February. If you are interested in blocking one of these rooms,
you must contact me no later than August 15. I will then provide this list to the
G C S A A and they will contact you regarding your final arrangements sometime
this fall.
Best wishes, and see you in Marlborough.

Mike Hermanson
President, GCSANE
will solicit Ouimet Marathon donations
for 2004.
Bob Ruszala is still looking for rounds
of golf to be donated to raise funds for
the Joseph Troll Turf Research Building.
W e began doing meeting registrations by computer or telephone at the July
meeting. There were a few problems, but
it will get better as time goes on.
W e were remiss in having the 60-andover seniors not play the forward tees in

A letter; and mmfmm
I he following letter was received by our
Executive Secretary Sharon Brownell at
the G C S A N E office.

July. W e will however, beginning in
Marlborough, have a set of senior tees
at each meeting.
Congratulations to Ron Dobosz in
qualifying for the Mass Amateur played
at Taconic in Williamstown. I know Ron
would like to have played a little better
and qualify for Match Play, but we were
all still very proud of him. A few years
ago, Doug Preston, who is one of our
members, won the Mass Amateur.

Michael i . Hermans®«
President, G C S A M i

honorary member Eliot f§ferfs

inson's replacement and take charge of
the Turf Program when I left for Iowa
State University in 1959. He has done a
fantastic job and I've received much satisfaction in following his achievements
there over these past forty-five years. I
know he couldn't have served as he has

without the faithful support of G C S A of
New England.
Finally, I appreciated your including
me as an Honorary Member year after
year. It's great to keep in touch.

Sincerely,
Eliot C. R o b e r t s , S r .

He (Dr. TroSS) has done a fantastic job and I've
received much satisfaction in following his
achievements there over these past forty-five years.
I know he couldn't have served as he has without
the faithful support ©f the GCSA of New England.
Eliot C. Roberts, Sr.
—

—

.

m•• ^M•

•
Page 3

Golf tournament te benefit imi research c©i®fer

scheduled for Oct 5 , 2 0 0 4 at Hickory Ridge C.C.
T h e r e will be a golf tournament to help
fund a new research building for the
University of Massachusetts/Stockbridge
School of Agriculture Tuesday, Oct. 5,
2004, at Hickory Ridge Country Club in
Amherst, Mass.
All proceeds from the tournament will
benefit the Turf Building Fund at the
Joseph Troll Turf Research Center in
South Deerfield, Mass.
The scramble-format tournament,
scheduled to coincide with the groundbreaking of the new
research building, is
fcUMW
open to the general
M ' l m - B public and limited to
the first 144 individuals to register. Prizes
will be awarded for team gross and net
scores as well as a long-driye and closest
to the pin contest.
Registration fees are $600 per foursome and $150 per single. Each entry
fee includes green fees, cart, lunch, dinner, a n d a raffle ticket for a prize
drawing following the tournament. If a

player does not have a foursome, the
tournament committee can form one.
Registration begins at 10:30 a.m. followed by a shotgun start at 11:3Q a.m.
The deadline to register is Sept. 1 7.
Improvements to the research center began with an expansion of the research area
from eight to 17 acres, and will continue
with the construction of a much-needed
research building that is expected to be fully
operational by 2005. The campaign has
raised nearly $600,000 to-date. The 3,000
square foot research building, which will
include a laboratory, meeting room, office
space, and maintenance area for equipment and storage, was named in honor of
Dr. Joseph Troll for his longtime service and
dedication to the UMass turf program. The
83-year-old Dr. Troll retired from UMass in
1985 after 28 years as the head of the plant
and soil science department.
According to Steve Goodwin, associate dean of the College of Natural
Resources and the Environment, the
building marks a significant investment
in the turf program.

— LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATES, INC» —
GOLF COURSE & SPORTS FIELDS DIVISION

"Small Projects Welcome"
Bunker Renovation • Tee Construction ® Drainage Installation
Stone Walls & Interlocking Block Walls
Core Aeration • Slice Seeding • Sodding
Bark Mulch Blowing
Tree Work (60' Bucket & Climbing)

Bill Butts
General
Manager
Page 4

521 Trapelo Road
Belmont, MA 02478
617-484-3360
f a x ? 617-592-1497

Mike Lucler
Division
Representative

"The tournament is
o chance for alumni
and friends to get
together, have some
fun, recognize Dr. Troll
for all he's done, and
help finish off the
campaign."
Bob Ruszala
Hickory Ridge C.C.
"Because of the leadership and financial support from our graduates and the
industry, the new building represents a
real success story," Goodwin said. " O u r
turf faculty and staff will have the infrastructure they need to enhance their
teaching and research efforts, and it will
also be a central place to promote our
interactions with the industry."
The Stockbridge School of Agriculture
opened in 1927, making it one of the
oldest in the country. It has produced
over 1500 turf management graduates
from its two-year and four-year programs.
"Graduates have stepped up to support the campaign because we see it as
a chance to give something back to a
program that has given us so much,"
said Bob Ruszala, superintendent at
Hickory Ridge C.C. and chair of the
planning committee. "The tournament is
a chance for alumni and friends to get
together, have some fun, recognize Dr.
Troll for all he's done, and help finish off
the campaign."
Anyone interested in tournament
sponsorship should contact the UMass
Amherst Development Office at (413)
577-4295. Sponsorship levels are: Platinum $1,000; Gold $500; Silver $250;
and Bronze $100. The sponsorship
deadline is September 3, 2004.
For tournament entries, contact Ann
Thompson, UMass Amherst Alumni Association, at (800) 4 5 6 - 8 6 2 7 , or
aet@admin.umass.edu.

ü

illJiJllll.litiii,iili.1.liJillli.l,lililllJilll Li lililí.i

UMass Turf Field Bay features ih& latest research,
and honors Dr. Joseph Troll in dedication ceremony
By Christine l y t k s s k i ,
N i l C@rres|3©ffident
T h e University of Massachusetts Turfgrass M a n a g e m e n t Program hosted its
a n n u a l Field Day on W e d n e s d a y , J u n e
23 at the Turf Res e a r c h C e n t e r in
South Deerfield. The
event helped green
industry professionals learn about the
latest results in turf research a n d inc l u d e d a c e r e m o n y d e d i c a t i n g the
research center to J o s e p h Troll. Troll, a
retired U M a s s faculty member, is widely
credited with expanding the U M a s s Turf
Program a n d having a major impact on
the students he taught.

TURF
FIELD DAY

" H e has been committed to excell e n c e in every a s p e c t , in t e a c h i n g ,
research, a n d in guiding his students,"
said D a v e Sylvester, a sales rep from
Bayer Environmental Science a n d a class
of ' 7 5 graduate of the Turf Program. "If
it weren't for Dr. Troll, I wouldn't have
enjoyed the career that I have. W e need
quality research, a n d to get quality research, w e need a quality program.
That's w h y w e work with the U M a s s Turf
program."

In honor of their mentor, U M a s s alums have rallied together with industry
leaders to raise funds for a new building
at the center. Turf Links, w h o recently
announced a donation to the facility,
followed through with their commitment
by presenting a $ 1 0 0 , 0 0 0 check at the
event. " W e want the turfgrass research

"If it weren't for Dr. Trail,
S wouldn't hove enjoyed
the career that I have.
W e need quality
research, and to get
quality research, we
need a quality program.
That's why we work with
the UMass Turf program."
Dave Sylvester,
Bayer Environmental
Science

program at U M a s s fo remain viable,
grow, a n d in turn support the educational requirements of its students a n d
industry professionals within the region,"
said Scott Mackintosh of TurfLinks. "Although information from other research
institutions has value, a local facility,
easily accessible to the N e w England
market, is worthy of our investment."
The new facility will a d v a n c e a n already thriving a n d well-respected turf
program. " W e need quality research,
a n d to get quality research, w e need a
quality program," said Larry Norton of
B a y e r Environmental Science. "That's
why w e work with the U M a s s Turf prog r a m . " The program's newest research
w a s put on display for this year's Field
D a y participants. The event hosted over
2 5 0 people w h o c a m e to learn about the
research results a n d how they can apply
it to their businesses. Craig Sullivan of
W e s t l a w n Cemetery in Littleton, Mass.
attributed his success in grass-growing
to what he h a d learned from Field Day
over the years. "Attending Field D a y has
taught me a lot about growing," said
Sullivan. "I started out learning the basics a n d now I have excellent grass."
Scott Senecal, of S e e d w a y Inc. in
Manchester County, Vt., c a m e to the
event to brush up on his knowledge of
turfgrass. "It's an educational refresher,"
said Senecal, w h o has attended Field
Day for six years a n d is a graduate of the
U M a s s G r e e n School. " W h a t I learn here
helps me steer customers In the right
direction."
Kyle Miller of BASF also uses the information he learns from the event to
help him in his business. "This event
happens at a g o o d time for us to see
what the plots look like a n d what issues
are coming up," he said. "It's also a
g o o d opportunity for our sales reps to
talk with customers, get feedback, a n d
answer any questions."

At the UMass Turf Research Field Day, above, Dr. J o s e p h Troll, joined by Cieve Willis, left, Dean of
the UMass College of Natural Resources and the Environment, and Associate Dean Steve G o o d w i n ,
right, admire the new sign at the Joseph Troll Turf Research Center at UMass/Amherst. {UMass photo)

jjili u U Xl u J.;

I.iiJwÍ.lÍJxJ.iJ)!

ili Ai i.i, ÍjlLILuIJ i J J.i

a i i x i ,il J Ai il

,t jriXii JXl .i l i

Other participants c a m e to Field Day
catch up with colleagues a n d fellow
graduates. "I enjoy seeing other Stockbridge alums," said J a m e s Mulcahy, a
1960 graduate of the Stockbridge arboriculture program.
Continued

on page

i.. i i i J u i i .1 Allí iáU i^l J i J a 1j . i ^il. it J i J .i Ii, i^tili.i

6
P a g e

5

OSHA offers lips for working safely in hot weather
I he sun and warm weather of summer
can also bring special hazards for those
working outdoors. To heip employers
and workers stay safe throughout the
summer months, Q S H A offers tips that
can help prevent many heat-related
deaths, illnesses, and injuries.
"The hot weather can present additional hazards to those who work
outdoors or in very hot environments,"
said Q S H A Administrator John Henshaw.
"It's important that
employers and workers know how to reduce heat related
illnesses and fatalities. Simple precautions can often save lives."
The combination of heat, humidity,
and physical labor can lead to fatalities.
The two most serious forms of heat related illnesses are heat exhaustion
(primarily from dehydration) and heat
stroke, which could be fatal. Signs of heat
exhaustion or heat stroke need immediate attention. Recognizing those warning
signs and taking quick action can make
a difference in preventing a fatality.

Signs of heat exhaustion
or heat stroke need
immediate attention.
Recognizing those
warning signs and
taking quick action can
make a difference in
preventing a fatality.

TraTi n
TIPS

Protecting

Yourself

in the

Sun

is a

revised pocket card that explains how to

PROTECT TOM

SIGN UP FOR ÂQUÂLAB'S

perform self-examinations to detect
early stages of skin cancer. The card also
describes common physical features of
skin cancer that can be caused by exposure to the sun.
Working Outdoors is a O S H A fact
sheet that offers advice on ways to protect against exposure to ultraviolet
radiation (UV), precautions to take if
working in extreme heat, and how to
protect against Lyme Disease and West
Nile Virus. The fact sheet also offers links
for teenagers working at summer jobs.

GOLF COURSE!

ENVIRONMENTAL "INSURANCE

POLIO/" TODAY!

Confidential Monitoring Programs
Mold & Fungicides
Surface & Ground Water
Wash Water Run-Off
Fertilizer/Pesticide Monitoring
Abutter/Citizen Concerns Addressed
Corrective Action
Troubleshooting
Irrigation
Soil
Helping Golf Course Managers Document Their Safe Practices Since 1989.
"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."
1 - 8 7 7 - 3 6 4 - 2 2 0 0

OSHA's Heat Stress Card lists tips and
precautions to prevent many heat-related
deaths and injuries. Available in English
and Spanish, this laminated fold-up card
is free to employers to distribute to workers. It offers a quick reference about
heat-related injuries, including warning
signs, symptoms, and early treatment.
These O S H A publications can be
downloaded from the agency's website
at www.osha.gov or obtained from the
O S H A publications office, Room
N 3 1 0 1 , 200 Constitution Ave. N W ,
Washington, DC 20210.
More information about heat and sun
hazards can be found on O S H A ' s
website, www.osha.gov and at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC) www.cdc.gov and the National
Institute for Occupational Safety and
Health (NIOSH) www.cdc.gov/niosh.
OSHA's role is to assure the safety and
health of America's workers by setting and
enforcing standards; providing training,
outreach, and education; establishing
partnerships; and encouraging continual
improvement in workplace safety and
health. For more information, visit
www.osha.gov.

U

HMms Field ©§y
Continued

from page

5

Andrea Szylvian of the Environmental
Protection Agency in New England came
to the event to mingle among members
of the industry and to learn from the new
turf information. "I came to see the grass
varieties and the new research," she
said. "It's a great learning opportunity."
Though participants enjoyed the
event for many reasons, there was a
shared sense of appreciation and admiration for the UMass Turf Program and
Dr. Troll. "I am so proud of the history
of the turf program, what it has done and
the trajectory that it is on," said Cleve
Willis, Dean of the College of Natural
Resources and the Environment. "In addition to being valued by the University,
events like today's make it clear that the
UMass Turf Program has also made its
mark with the turf industry."
More photos of this event can be viewed
at:

http://www.umass.edu/nre/alumni/

turfgrass/turffieldday2004/index.html.

A Massachusetts pesticide applicator refresher
from the GCSAA license information database
T h e following information is taken from
the G C S A A database on state pesticide
applicator licensing regulations.
Licensing
Summary: In Massachusetts, a golf course
superintendent who only uses general use
pesticides must obtain a
commercial appiica1 1 1 H M L ' ^ H tor license. However,
those holding a commercial applicator license (core) can use
restricted use pesticides but only under
the direct supervision of a commercial certified applicator. A golf course superintendent who uses both general and restricted
use pesticides must obtain commercial certification. This applies at both public and
private golf course facilities. A golf course
superintendent would obtain certification
in Mass. certification subcategory 37-Turf.
Individuals must be 18 years or older to
obtain a license or become certified. (See
section 10.04 to review pesticide applicator licensing and certification requirements
in Massachusetts.)

GCSAA

Recordkeeping

Summary: All certified commercial applicators and licensed applicators are required to keep records of each pesticide
application including: a) place of appli-

A golf course superintendent who uses both
general and restricted
use pesticides must
obtain commercial
certification. This
applies at both public
and private golf course
facilities. A golf course
superintendent would
obtain certification in
Mass. certification
subcategory 37-Turf.

cation; b) application date; c) brand or
registered name of pesticide; d) EPA
registration number of pesticide; e)
amount of pesticide applied; f) purpose
for which the pesticide was applied; g)
method of application; h) persons certified or licensed by the dept. who participated in the planning and execution of
the application; i) accidents or incidents
resulting from use of pesticide which
caused pollution; j) amount of liability
insurance carried and the name of the
insurer; and k) illnesses or injuries
caused by or suspected to have been
caused by pesticides and reported to the
applicator. Records must be kept for a
period of three years from date of application. The Dept. of Agricultural Resources requires annual submittal of all
records. (See section 10.14 to review
pesticide applicator recordkeeping requirements in Massachusetts.)

P@stisig

Summary: The person making the pesticide application (the applicator) is responsible for providing notification.
Notification should consist of a written
notice posted in a conspicuous areG such
as the clubhouse or any area that most
players would see the notification. This
notification should consist of the following
information: 1) name and license/certification number of the applicator; 2) name
of the pesticide(s) that were applied to the
property and for what purpose they were
applied; 3) any precautions indicated on
the labeling relative to any post-application requirements; 4) date and time of
application; 5) holes that were treated;
and 6) sign should remain posted for a
period of 72 hours unless otherwise recommended by the Dept. of Agricultural
Resources. If such notification as mentioned above is not used, the state approved lawn care signs must be posted at
each tee that was treated.

Notification
Summary: Not Required.
Not Offered.

Reciprocity:

Additional Information

To obtain a commercial applicator license (core license), you must successfully pass a c l o s e d - b o o k w r i t t e n

pesticide exam with a 70% score or
better (equates to raw score 87 correct
or greater out of 125 multiple choice
questions). To obtain a commercial applicator certification, you must pass a
closed-book written pesticide exam
(general standards + category specific
standards) with a 75% score or better
(equates to raw score of 94 correct or
greater out of 125 multiple choice questions). Before taking the exam(s), you
must send in an application on department-approved forms and pay an exam
fee. The exam fee to obtain a commercial applicator license (core license) is
$50; the exam fee to obtain a commercial certification for any category is
$100. Upon passing the exam(s), you
must file an application for certification
or licensing within one year from date
of notification. A $50 fee shall accompany the application for commercial
applicator license (core license); a $ 1 00
fee shall accompany the application for
commercial certification. Applicants for
commercial certification or commercial
applicator licensing (core) must also
Continued

on page

9

In order to maintain
a Commercial
Certification and
Commercial Applicator
License, ©ne most
renew annually by
January 1. Certified
commercial applicators
must pay a $ 100 fee
and those holding a
commercial applicator
license (core) must
pay a $50 fee at the
time ©f each annual
renewal.
Page 7

Rain Bird understands that renovation is a major commitment, and we want to be
your complete renovation partner. Whether your goals include modernization,
improved playability or the need to meet strict watering regulations, we can help
you justify and implement a cost-efficient renovation package that's right for you.
Rain Bird products and services offer the unique ability to combine innovation
with versatility. We know that your irrigation requirements change with time, so
we ensure that our latest innnovations will always be compatible with your existing
Rain Bird system.
After the installation is complete, we'll be there to help you maintain the quality of your entire system—from
central controls to sprinkler heads. Rain Bird knows that a successful renovation includes quality products,
excellent service, and a complete commitment to our customers.
So choose Rain Bird, relax, and renovate with confidence,

Irrigation • P u m p i n g
B I S C O is an authorized distributor
of Rain Bird Golf.
Call the location nearest you!

Page 8 i i i L M i i l M k l l i k ^ ^

SO Stergis Way
Dedham, MA 02026
800,225.8006
Toll-Frse Fax
800.432.BISCO

8

L a n d s c a p e Lighting

80 Thomas S t
East Hartford, CT 061Q8
888.522.9182
Toll-Free Fax
877.588.0139

141 Banfieid Road
Portsmouth, NH 03801
888.805.2269
Toli-Free Fax
888.805.2293

Scenes from ¡oint meeting with BOM @§ Ckp® C@r
June 10,2004
Woods Hole 6.C.
Woods Hole, Mass»

Above, B o b Y o r k of BASF, right, presents the trophy to People vs. the Pros
winner Stuart E y m a n , CGCS. At right, BASF donates $2000 to each
association for their scholarship funds. Pictured are (I. to r.) G C M A C C
president B o b M a t t h e w s , C G C S ; BASF sales rep B o b Y o r k ; host supt.
Tom Fiaherfy, C G C S ; and GCSANE president M i k e H e r m a n s o n .

GÍSM accepting Distinguished Service Award nominations
© C S A A is now accepting nominations
from G C S A A members, affiliated chapters, and qualified golf
associations for the 2005
I ±\ U
G C S A A Distinguished
Service Award (DSA).

GCSAA
N

All nominations and letters of support
must be submitted by Sept.l, 2004, on
the official form available at http://
www.gcsaa.org/resources/awards/dsa/

dsaapp.pdf

(PDF form). Feel free to

Pesticide licensing
continued

from page

7

provide proof of insurance to the department. In order to maintain a Commercial
Certification and Commercial Applicator
License, one must renew annually by
January 1. Certified commercial applicators must pay a $ 100 fee and those holding a commercial applicator license (core)
must pay a $50 fee at the time of each
annual renewal. In addition, those holding a Mass. pesticide commercial license
(core) or certification must within a three
year period obtain continuing education
contact hours or re-take the appropriate
state licensing or certification exam. A
standard number of contact hours must
be obtained during the 3-year licensure
period: 12 hrs. (per category) for commercial certification; and 6 hrs. for the
commercial applicator license (core).
O n e contact hour equals 50 minutes of
consecutive training. For more information, contact the Mass. Dept. of Agricultural
Resources,Pesticide Bureau, Certification
Program, at (617) 626-1776. iil
l l i y i M M k l l i k l ^ ^

make additional copies of the form, or
contact G C S A A Member Solutions at
(800) 472-7878, for additional forms.
Nomination forms should be sent to
Judith Ferguson, G C S A A , 1421 Research Park Dr., Lawrence, KS 66049.
The award is presented to an individual w h o has m a d e a n outstanding
contribution to the advancement of the
golf course superintendent's profession.
The contribution must be significant in

both substance and duration. The contribution may be, or may have been,
regional in nature. The nominee must
not have been a recipient of this award
in the preceding 10 years.
The G C S A A Board of Directors will
select the recipient(s) of the 2005 Distinguished Service Award during the Fall
Board Meeting. The award will be presented at the Golf Industry Show in
Orlando February 2005. m

syngenta
The difference between
a good course
and a great course

With a portfolio of products unmatched in the industry, Syngenta is a necessity for every great course. From
herbicides to fungicides to growth regulators, w e have everything you need to maintain healthy, green turf.

Contact Bob Goglia at 1-860-716-0315 to learn more about Syngenta products.
Important: Always read and follow label instructions before buying or using these products.
©2004 Syngenta. Syngenta Professional Products, Greensboro, NC 27419. Banner M A X X " , Barricade", Daconil", Heritage", Medallion", Primo MAXX™,
Reward®, Subdue M A X X " , Touchdown®, Trlmmlt", and the Syngenta logo are trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company.

www.syngentaprofessionalproducts.com

Page

9

DIVOT DRIFT.. . announcements.,. educational seminars.. 8 job op
.. » tournament resalís... hué1 miscellaneous item of /nferesf f@ fl§ me
UWIass W e e d I d e n t i f i c a t i o n W o r k s h o p ,
Aug, 5, 2004 at Umass/Amherst. Correct
weed identification is an important first step in
the development of an effective weed mana g e m e n t p r o g r a m . Using a c l a s s r o o m
presentation, potted weed herbarium, and
weed walk, UMass Extension Educator Randy
Prostak will help participants enhance their
weed identification skills. Feel free to bring a
weed or two to identify. Workshop held rain or
shine (lunch not provided), 9 am - 3 pm. Cost
is $90/person (make checks payable to
UMass, pre-registration required as space is
limited). Directions sent upon confirmation.
Four pesticide contact hours available; MCLP
and M C H credits will be offered. For additional info a n d registration form, visit:
http://www.umassturf.org/upcoming_events
.html. Note that the previously advertised July
15 workshop is filled. There is a possibility of
another W e e d ID workshop on July 27 in
Amherst if there is enough interest. Contact
E l l e n W e e k s at 4 1 3 - 5 4 5 - 2 6 8 5
or
eweeks@umext.umass.edu.
M e w UMsass L a b I n f o r m a t i o n , UMass Amherst is once again accepting turf samples for
disease diagnosis. Turf managers are now
welcome to send disease samples Dr. Rob
Wick at UMass /mherst. Dr. Gail Schumann
will also continue to accept samples at Marquette University until August 31 of this year,
after which all samples and questions should
be directed to Dr. Wick at UMass. Samples for
nematode analysis should be directed to Dr.
Wick at UMass as always. For complete details, including instructions on how to send a
sample, visit:
http://www.umassturf.org/services/turf_diagnostics/diseases.
html.
Please
note that the Marquette lab will be closed July
29 - August 3 while Dr. Schumann attends
plant pathology meetings.

C o r r e c t i o n : Stuart Eyman, C G C S , is in his
second certification period. He was mentioned
twice as winner of the Beat the Pro and not
listed as " C G C S . "

Match # 3 at The Oaks, 6/28/04.
Crimmings/Cullen
defeated
Anshewitz/Fitzroy, 2 up
Crimmings/Cullen
move on to the semi-finals and will play the
winner of Match # 2.

GOVT. RELATIONS

Match # 4 at Pinehills, 7/1/04.
Pat Hogan/Scott M c L e o d defeated Mike
Turner/Joe Felicetti, 1 up (Hogan/McLeod advance into the semi-finals (Match # 7) and
play the winners of Match # 5.)

T h e following V e r m o n t l e g i s l a t i o n d i e d
u p o n l e g i s l a t i v e adgeurnmerat: S.B. 58 to empower municipalities to regulate pesticide applications by establishing requirements
including advance posting of outdoor pesticide applications, other pesticide application
notifications, and the establishment of buffer
zones around waters of the state. S.B. 91 - to
prohibit the use of granular fertilizer except if
soils tests are performed; for newly established
turf and lawn areas during the first growing
season; or unless the turf involved was on a
golf course and the phosphorus applied under
the direction of a person licensed, certified or
approved by an organization with an ongoing
training program approved by the secretary of
agriculture, food and markets.

GOLF RESULTS
2 0 0 4 © a r y LuceinI M e m s r i a l
4-Bali Championship

Page

1 st net:
Superintendent - Jim Small & Ed Gianni
1st gross:
Affiliate - Ren Wilkes & John Winskowicz

WANTED
l o o k i n g for o l d Rssinbird P a r 2 4 d e s k .
Contact Fred Murray, Wayland Country Club,
121 Old Sudbury Road, Wayland, M A 01 778;
(508) 358-2250.

POSITION OPENING

Match # 2 - Ron Milenski/Kevin White vs. Winner Match # 1

S e c o n d A s s i s t a n t S u p e r i n t e n d e n t , Segregansett Country C l u b , T a u n t o n , Mass.
Segregansett is a private 18-hole golf course
located in Taunton, Mass., and designed by
Alexander Findley and Geoffrey Cornish.
Segregansett was established in 1893 and is
ranked as one of the most challenging golf
courses in Massachusetts. It has been host to
the Massachusetts Men's mid-amateur and
U.S. Senior Open qualifiers. Responsibilities
include fertilizer and pesticide applications,
operating automatic irrigation system, training, supervising, and all duties associated with
golf course maintenance. Qualifications include a degree or certificate in turf. Must have
or be able to obtain a Massachusetts pesticide
license and have a minimum of three years
experience on a golf course. Salary is commensurate with experience. Benefits include
100% paid (single) health insurance, paid vacation after one year, paid sick days, dues for
local and national associations, regional
seminars & conferences, and golf privileges.
Position is open until filled. Please send resume
to Rich Gagnon, Superintendent, Segregansett
Country Club, 85 Gulliver Street, Taunton, M A
02780.

Match # 3 - Ken Crimmings/Bob Cullen vs.
Larry Anshewitz/Jim Fitzroy
Match # 4 - Pat Hogan/Scott McLeod vs. Mike
Turner/Joe Felicetti
Match # 5 - Robin Hayes/Bob Healey vs. Lizard
Lazaro/Squirrel G a g n e
Match # 6 - Winner Match # 2 vs. Winner
Match # 3

Match # 8 - Loser Match # 6 vs. Loser Match
# 7 (Third place)
Match # 9 - Winner Match # 6 vs. Winner
Match # 7 (Final Match)

C o n g r a t u l a t i o n s to S t e w C u r r y on the
birth of his daughter, Sheridan.

The action so far:

C o n g r a t u l a t i o n s to J a s o n A d o r n s on the
birth of his daughter, Taylor Paige Adams,
born July 2, 2004, 7 lbs., 13 oz.

Match # 1 played at Woods Hole.
Miller/Mackintosh defeated Comee/Hermanson, 3 and 1

C o n g r a t u l a t i o n s to © C S A M i m e m b e r s
Ron Dobosz, superintendent at Cedar Hill,
and Darin Eddy, of Country Club Enterprises,
who both qualified and played in the Mass
Amateur.

Match # 2 at The Oaks, 7/6/04
Miller/Mackintosh defeated Milenski/White
(Semi-final Match # 6 set: Miller/Mackintosh
vs. Crlmmings/Cullen.)

10

1 st gross:
Superintendent - Jim Fitzroy & Rich Tworig

Match # 1 - Dave Comee/Mike Hermanson vs.
Paul Miller/Scott Mackintosh

Match # 7 - Winner Match # 4 vs. Winner
Match # 5
C o n g r a t u l a t i o n s f® M i c h a e l a n d Lisa
Loscini on the birth of their new baby boy,
Michael Derek Luccini, Jr., born July 13, 2004,
and weighing 7 lbs, 5 oz..

Tssrri of T w ® C h a m p i o n s h i p
The M e a d o w a t P e a b o d y
J u l y 13, 2 0 0 4

l Ü L U l U L l A Ü L L l U J i U i I i á i i l J i f o ^

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

Country Club Enterprises

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

P.O. Box 820, Cotaumet, MA 02534
Club Car golf cars. Carryall utility vehicles.
Dove Forina, Dorln Eddy, Dorren Orr - (800) 662-2585

LA. Will Materials Carp.

4852 Westchester Dr., Traverse City, Ml 49684
Golf course construction 8 reconstruction;
specialists in Donald Ross courses.
Jerry Deemer-(616) 947-5751

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

Country Golf, Inc.

BGfSl Systems

Accusoils

P.O. Box 1125, Carver, AAA 02330
Topdressing sand 8 mixes, divot mi>( greens 8 tees, root zone miry
bunker snnd, cert path mix, stabltzer, 8 greens core analysis.
Joe Farina, Frank Santos - (866) 222-6644

I Snagwood Rd., Foster, Rl 02825
Distributor of Reelcraft products 8 inventor of the
Direct Underground /Maintenance Syringing System.
Manny Mlhoilides - (401) 886-0888, (401) 524-8999
David Mlhoilides - (401) 647-0550

Allen's Seed Store Int.

DHT Golf Services

693 S. CountyTraTI, Exeter, Rl 02822
Specializing in quality seed and related
golf course maintenance supplies.
Gregg Allen-(800) 527-3898

Agresouree, Stic.

T 00 Main St., Amesbury, AAA 01913
Tim Gould, Guy Trovers
(800) 313-3320,(978)388-5110

The Andersons Technologies, inc.

dba Weed 8 Feed, Inc.
20 Clock tone, Marshfield, MA 02050
Golf course renovation 8 construction In oil areas:
bonkers, tees, greens, drainage. Irrigation, 8 cart paths.
Dobn Tibbett, Chip Brearley- (508) 746-3222

Michael Drake Construction, inc.

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

26 Waite Ave., S. Hadley, MA 01075
Manufacturer of fertilizer 8 control products.
Rick forni-(413) 534-8896

HGO/Textfom

Armstrong Golf Architects, LLC

Gold Star Nursery & Sod Farm

76 S. New Boston Rd, Froncestown, NH 02043
Golf course design 8 renovation. (603) 547-3132

IASF Turf & Ornamental

EZG0 golf and utility vehicles.
David Antunes, Doug Hopper - (800) 234-0474
250 West Rd., Canterbury, NH 03224-2127
Growers of turfgrass and ornamentals.
Malcolm McPhail; Lexington, Mass. - (781) 861 -1! 11;
Canterbury, N.H.-(603) 783-4717

12 Peterson Rd., Palmer, MA 01069
Emerald, Insignia, Pendulum AguaCap, Curalan, Drive,
Basogran, Iprodione Pro, Propiconozole Pro,
Bifenthrrn Pro, Plateau, Sahara
Bob Vork-(413) 283-9675

275 Wells St., Greenfield, MA 01301
Club Car golf, turf, transportation, 8 utility cars.
James Bernier-(800) 287-0955

l e y State Fertilizer/MWRA

G K Efe» England Eftappmci

100 First Ave., Boston, MA 02129
Manufacturer 8 supplier of dry organic fertilizers.
Kristen Patneoude - (617) 788-4437

Golf Cart Services, Inc.

lazaro's Golf Course Supplies & Accessories

Simple! Partners, Inc.

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

15 Londonderry Rd, Londonderry, NH 03053
Turf 8 ornomentol supplies.
Chuck Bramhall, Mike Krolan, Mike Nagle,
Jim Wlerzbicki-(800) 228-6656

Lesco, inc.

P.O. Box 2, Slocum, Rl 02877
Bluegrassrfescue, BluegrasyKye, Bluegrass/Fescuq/ Rye,
Sean Moron, Pot Hogon - (800) 341-6900

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

D.L Moher Co.

Sodco Inc.

Sports Club Management

71 Corral St, P. 0. Box 127, N. Reading, MA 01864
Woter supply specialists; wells 8 pumping equipment.
(781) 933-3210

104 Wymon Rd, Brointree, MA 02184
OSHA and EPA complionce services 8 training.
Ron Smith - (781) 848-5978

McNulty Construction Corp.

Stumps fire Us

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

Miller Golf Construction

1 Leicester Rd., Marbleheod, MA 01945
Golf course construction 8 renovation.
Jonathan Miller -(781) 631 -2030

S.V. Boietf Co., inc.

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

S.F. Horse £ Sons, Inc.

22 Cranberry Hwy., Wareham, MA 02576
Professional goods, services, ¿ J o h n Deere
equipment for the golf course industry.
Larry Ansbewltz, Chris Cowan, Doug Dondero,
Mike Hannigan, Kevin McDonough, Tom Rowell,
Ren Wilkes, John Wlnskowlcz - (508) 295-1553

Nardone Sand and Gravel, Inc.

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

Norfolk Power Equipment, Inc.

5 Tlmberwood Rd, # 1 0 8 , Goffstown, NH 03045
Professional stump chipping service.
Brendan AAcQuade- (603) 625-4165

Tee & Green Sod, Inc.

P.O. Box 418, Exeter, Rl 02822
Dave Wallace - (401 ) 789-8177; Scott Mcleod - (401 ) 641 -3814

Tom Irwin Inc.

11 A S t , Burlington, MA 01803
Turf management products.
Jack Petersen, Paul Skafas, Rob Lorson, Chris Petersen,
Greg Misodoulokis, Mike Fontaine, Mike DeForge
(800) 582-5959

Tuckahoe Turf Farms, Inc.

P. 0. Box 167, Wood Rivet Junction, Rl 02894
Chris Beosley-(800) 556-6985

Turfgrass Environmental Consulting

47 Falmouth Road, Longmeodow, MA 01106
IPM plons for permit projects, wildlife enhancement projects,
8 water quality monitoring programs.
John Bresnahan- (413) 565-5340

Turflinb, inc.

16 Kane Industrial Dr., Hudson, MA 01749
Distributor of quality fertilzer, gross seed,
8 control products for the golf course industry.
Kevin Lyons, Scott Mackintosh, Jim Cohen,
Jim Fovreau-(866) 567-9221

39 Cedar St., Cohasset, MA 02025
Precise Irrigation 8 drainage as-builts;
wire tracking 8 electrical repairs.
Greg Albanese-(781 ) 789-ll 66

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

Greerro, inc.

2352 Main St., Concord, MA 01742
Tree trunsplanilng, landscape construction, 8 masonry.
Kevin Mulcoby-(800) 439-7244

North Shore Hydroseeding

20 Wenhom St., Danvers, MA 01923
Hydroseeding, erosion control, 8 tree services.
Brian King-(978) 762-8737

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

60 Sturgis Way, Dedham, MA 02026
Distributor, irrigation supplies 8 accessories.
Andy Eonglois, J. Anderson III, Ron Mllenski
(800)225-8006

Charles C. Hart Seed Co., Inc.

Portoc Peot Corporation

Turfflet Associates, Inc.

Bourke & tannery Turf Care dba "Dryieci"

Hartney Greymont

The Borden Company

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

Boston Irrigation Supply Company

P.O. Box 9169, Wethersb'eld, CT 06109
Roy Sibley, DickGurski, Robin Hoyes
(800) 326-HART

48 Hordwick Terrace, Brighton, MA 02135
Aerification 8 filling of holes with dry material in one pass
on greens, tees, or problem spots on fairways.
Rory Bourke-(617) 779-8873

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

The Cardinals, Inc.

P.O. Box 1168, Tiff! Rd., Slotersville, Rl 02876
USGA-recommended sands, root-zone mixes, bunker &
topdressing, ogresoil, compost, stone-dust, 8 pea-stone
Bob Cholilour, CGCS (ret.) - (401) 766-5010

166 River Rd., P.O. Box 520, Unlonville, CT 06085
Golf course and landscape supplies.
John Callahan, Dennis Friel - (800) 861-6256

Cavicchio Landscape Supply, inc.

110 Codjer lone, Sudbury, MA 01776
Annuals, perennials, garden mums, ground coven,
loom, 8 mulch.
Dorren Young-(978) 443-7177

Cedar Lawn Tree Service, inc.

Hoiiistsn Sand Co., inc.

Internationa! Golf Construction Co.

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

Irrigation Management & Services

32 Nlckerson Rd., Ashland, MA 01721
Pruning, fertilization, removal, 8 professional core.
William P. Maley-(508) 8B1-2622

21 Lakeview Ave., Natick, MA 01760
Irrigation consultation, design, end system evaluation.
Bob Hecley, ASIC, CIO-(508) 653-0625

Ciccarelli Landscaping

fen Jones Tire, Inc.

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

Clean Quest

P. 0. Box 1102, Southbury, CT 06488
Distributors of the Londo Water system for treating
wosh woter, Safely Storage chemical buildings,
8 Octaflex portable wash pads.
Steven Burnett, Michael Wende - (800) 521 -5585

Cornish, Silva, & Mungeum, inc.
207 N. Main St., Uxbrldge, MA 01569
Golf course architects.
(508)278-3407

ilui.luilxilkulriljiujlixjii.ljtl^

71 -73 Chandler St., Worcester, MA 01613
Distributor of tires for town 8 garden, trucks,
cars, industrial equipment, and golf cars.
Gerry Jones-(508) 755-5255

Larchmont Engineering & Irrigation

I I Larchmont Lane, Lexington, MA 02420-4483
More Utero-(781) 862-2550

Landmark Construction

P.O. Box 662, Winchester, MA 01890
Teg/bunker shaping 8 remodeling, cart paths.
Drainage, tree planting, landscape construction.
Daniel Champion-(781) 729-3250

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

Prescription Turf Services, inc.

P. 0. Box 39, Mlddleton, MA 01949
Deep-line ond hydro-injection services, custom
fertilizer 8 pesticide applications, fairway aeration,
topdressing operations. (978) 777-1663

Putnam Pipe Corp.

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

RJLD. Corp.

269 Hanover St., Honover, MA 02339
Golf course construction, greens, tees, bunkers,
drainage, earth-moving, ponds, 8 water features.
Robert M. Delmonico- (781) 826-2800

Sotondo Precast

151 Old Farms Rood, Avon,CT06001
Precast concrete buildings for chemical 8 equipment storage.
Fully-egaipped restroom buildings also available.
Bob Anania - (860) 673-3291

SarafelSe IratSiers, Sac.

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

S I ! Turf Services
65 Glenn St, Lawrence, MA 01843
Deep-tine, core, 8 water-injection aerification,
D0L 8 Veiti-Seed overseeding, Irrigation services.
(800) 999-TURE

Shawnmark Industries, Inc.
P.O. Box8966, Warwick, Rl 02999
Mart Howlond-(401) 295-1673

Turf Enhancement Enterprises

21 Brandywme Rd, Skillman, NI 08558
Cutting edge communication lor the golf course Industry.
Peter McCormick-(800) 314-7929

Turf Products Corp.

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

United Horticultural Supply

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

Varney 1res. Sand & Grave!

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

Watetffowers Ecologkai Design

132 Bridge S t , Solem, MA 01970
Environmental audits, planning/design 8 permits
for ali environmental details.
Terry Bastion-(978) 745-3142

Winding Brook Turf Farm
Wethersfield,CT06109
Peter DeBrusk-(800) 243-0232

WinfieSd Nursery, inc.

1700 Mountain Rd, W. Suffield, 0 06093

turf control products, ond landscaping trees 8 shrubs.
Joe Trosky-(860) 668-5225

Philip Wogan & George F. Sargent, Jr.

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

Zip Type Printing Services, Inc.

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

p a g e

jJ

Experience The Difference

SAWTELLE
BR THERSi

ramwd^ndmdi w

Commercial Equipment

Off- Lease Equipment

Turf Services

Irrigation Supplies

• •bmtmdbbsbhiwhbi

TSte M e w
Jacobsen
mus

Servicing
Englaid with quality equipmeit & irrigation supplies sins©! 832.

Powerful, 58-hp Turbocharged Kubota® Diesel Engine
Fine cut rotary for green and tee surrounds and intermediate rough

locations
®5 Glenn St, Lawrsnc®, MA
3fi!asf®w?id, Scarborough, ME
68 S. Turnpike Rd, Wallingford, £T

Mowing speeds up to 7.5 MPH
Easy to operate servo-controlled transmission
Full width rear rollers follow undulations and prevents scalping
Series/parallel hydraulic 4WD for superior traction
Saks. Sewk®. Parts. 1-806-098-8873

Faa: 1-878-883-9198 Web: www.sawteiiebros.s©m
uuiiulji

Page 12i

Ï]

NEWSLETTER
Return to:
300 Arnold Palmer Boulevard
Norton, MA 02766

INSIDE...
• ¡Feature:
e

'Lido"

Calendar

" From the
e

©CSANF

President
Mews:

• GCSAA

Mews:

• VMass

Mews

' ©SUA
8

Meetings

Safely

Pesticide

® Divot

A
DSA

Nominations

& Field

Day

Tips

License

Drift

letter-Plus

Overview

First Class Mail
U.S. Postage
p ^ i d
Newburyport, MA
Permit No. 61

FIRST CLASS