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June 2 0 0 6

of the Golf Course Superintendents

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Contract superintendent Michael Hightower stays busy
tending to Westboro C.C. - and to area athletic fields
By D a v e N o r d m a n
If asked, most golf course superintendents Michael Hightower's age would
consider themselves lucky to have a job
- any job. At 3 2 , Hightower has been a
head superintendent for 10 years.
"I was lucky to get a job when I did,"
said Hightower, a member of the Golf
Course Superintendents Association of
N e w England n o w
in his f i f t h season
maintaining the town-owned Westboro
Country Club, a nine-hole municipal
course located off Route 135 about 10
miles east of Worcester.
H i g h t o w e r previously held the
m a i n t e n a n c e contract at G r e e n Hill
M u n i c i p a l G o l f Course in Worcester
f r o m 2 0 0 2 - 2 0 0 4 , s e r v i n g as c l u b
m a n a g e r ( 2 0 0 2 - 0 3 ) a n d superintendent (2004).
In a d d i t i o n t o W e s t b o r o C . C . ,
H i g h t o w e r also has c o n t r a c t s to
maintain athletic fields at Clinton and
Algonquin Regional High Schools.

Needless to say, he stays busy.
Prior to winning the contract at Green
Hill, Hightower served as superintendent there under another golf management group from 1 9 9 7 - 2 0 0 1 .
Hightower actually became the head
s u p e r i n t e n d e n t at G r e e n Hill b e f o r e
graduating f r o m college.
He left Clemson (S.C.) University early
in 1996, his accelerated course load
leaving him one course shy of his degree
after three-and-a-half years. Sort of like
a college basketball player jumping to
the NBA after a successful junior season.
"My professors encouraged me to take
the job at Green Hill," said Hightower,
who completed his degree in 1998. "At
the time, it was too good of an opportunity to pass up. They suggested I jump
right in. I'm glad I did."
A n a t i v e of W i n d s o r , C o n n . ,
Hightower w o r k e d at seven different
golf courses before arriving at Green
Hill, many of them internships while a
student at Clemson. He even took a
year off after high school to work at
Forest Oaks C.C. in Greensboro, N.C.

"I admit, there were a lot of things I didn't understand
about the business when I first started out. I didn't
understand the mechanical side of the business.
Plus, I was 22 years-old and I had never managed
a staff before."
Michael Hightower
Westboro C.C.
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'There is a lot more
to consider when the
money's coming out
of your pocket."
Michael Hightower
Westboro C.C.
" W h i l e I was never an a p p r e n t i c e
before getting my first head superintendent job, I did have a lot of experience,"
said Hightower, who admits to "learning
on the job" during his first season.
"I admit, there were a lot of things I
didn't understand about the business
when I first started out," Hightower said.
For starters, he d i d n ' t have a mechanic at Green Hill.
"I didn't understand the (mechanical)
side of the business," he said. "Plus, I
w a s 2 2 y e a r s - o l d a n d I h a d never
managed a staff before. And while that
w a s d i f f i c u l t , it w a s a t r e m e n d o u s
learning experience."
H i g h t o w e r ' s c o n t r a c t to m a i n t a i n
Westboro is much different than the one
he h a d to m a i n t a i n G r e e n H i l l . At
Westboro, he is only financially responsible for paying his staff and "upkeep"
of the golf course. While at Green Hill,
he provided upkeep while purchasing
all the necessary materials.
"Green Hill was only concerned with
the c o n d i t i o n of the g o l f c o u r s e , "
Hightower said. "They didn't care how I
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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
VICE PRESIDENT
Russell E. Heller, CGCS
41 Clifford Street, Melrose, MA 02176-0140
617-983-2786
Fax 617-983-2786
E-mail: Rheller@gcsane.org
Franklin Park Golf Course
SECRETARY
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
TREASURER
Jason S. A d a m s
27 Cherry Street, Wrentham, MA 02093
781 -326-3801
Fax 781 -326-3801
E-mail: Norfolksuper@hotmail.com
Norfolk Golf Club
TRUSTEE
Scott Lagana, CGCS
840 Oak Hill Road, Fitchburg, MA 01420-4899
978-342-6451
Fax 978-342-0421
E-mail: grounds@oakhillcc.org
Oak Hill Country Club
TRUSTEE
Michael Luccini, CGCS
672 East Central Street, Franklin, MA 02038
508-520-3615
Fax: 508-528-1885
E-mail: mluccini@aol.com
Franklin Country Club
TRUSTEE
Ronald P. Dobosz
P. O. Box 541, Ludlow, MA 01056
413-589-9487
Ludlow Country Club
FINANCE CHAIRMAN
Michael W. Stachowlcz
68 Westfleld Road, Westwood, MA 02090
781 -326-7860 Fax 781 -326-0664
E-mail: Mstach@dedhamclub.org
D e d h a m Country and Polo Club
GOLF CHAIRMAN
James A. Small III, CGCS
690 Pine Street, Brldgewater, MA 02324-2116
508-697-4816
Fax 508-279-3355
E-mail: jasiiil 88@yahoo.com
Olde Scotland Links Golf Club
EDUCATION CHAIRMAN
• a v i d Stowe, CGCS
30 Western Avenue, Natick, MA 01760
617-789-4631
Fax 617-789-4631
E-mail: Newtonmaint@aol.com
Newton C o m m o n w e a l t h Golf Club
NEWSLETTER CHAIRMAN
Mark Gagne
233 Baker Street, Walpole, MA 02081-0186
508-668-3859
Fax: 508-668-9969
E-mail: mgagne@walpolecc.com
Walpole Country Club
PAST PRESIDENT
Michael J. Hermanson
140 Ryan Street, Gardner, MA 01440-0145
978-632-2713
Fax 978-632-2713
E-mail: herm068@hotmaii.com
Gardner Municipal Golf Course
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
Sharon K. Brownell
P. O. Box 566, Mattapolsett, MA 02739-0566
508-758-6474
Fax 508-758-3688
E-mail: Sbrownell@gcsane.org

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Tel. : (800) 833-4451
Fax: (508) 758-6474
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Newsletter Editor
Mark Gagne
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 GCSANE. Information contained In this
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did things as long as the course was in
g o o d shape (which it was). Westboro
has much m o r e input in how the course
is m a i n t a i n e d . "
At W e s t b o r o , the C o u n t r y C l u b
Operating Committee, and more
specifically the Greens Committee, pays
for all materials. In fact, Hightower must
ask for approval for all purchases over
$ 2 0 0 , provide monthly status reports,
a n d talk to c o m m i t t e e m e m b e r s f o u r
times a week.
" M y situation (at Westboro) is relatively
rare," Hightower said. " M y situation at
G r e e n Hill was much m o r e typical.
U s u a l l y , w h e n y o u ' r e c o n t r a c t e d to
maintain a golf course it's to do everything - s t a f f i n g , materials, everything."
At W e s t b o r o , the t o w n pays f o r
m a t e r i a l s f r o m its e n t e r p r i s e f u n d
(greens fees, memberships). Hightower
p r o v i d e s the m a n p o w e r . His staff
includes two assistants.
A n d w h i l e h e ' d love to t a c k l e b i g
projects, he knows he must stay within
"his" budget.
"There is a lot more to consider when
the m o n e y ' s c o m i n g o u t of y o u r
pocket," Hightower said. "You have to
be c a r e f u l b e f o r e b e g i n n i n g any
projects, especially ones that will involve
additional staffing."
Unlike some cities a n d towns which
m a i n t a i n full control over some portion
of its m u n i c i p a l golf course ( G a r d n e r
employs its o w n superintendent, while
Worcester pays a PGA pro to run the pro
s h o p at G r e e n Hill), W e s t b o r o C . C .
accepts separate proposals to maintain
the golf course, operate the pro shop,
a n d run the restaurant.
Hightower's contract with Green Hill
expired in 2 0 0 4 . He actually serviced
b o t h G r e e n Hill a n d W e s t b o r o f r o m
2 0 0 2 - 2 0 0 4 a n d w o u l d have continued
if his bid with the city of Worcester was
accepted.
W h i l e he b e l i e v e s t h e G r e e n H i l l
c o n t r a c t w e n t to t h e highest b i d d e r ,
Hightower is "protected somewhat" f r o m
t h a t h a p p e n i n g at W e s t b o r o , w h i c h
solicits two sets of bids - a cost bid a n d a
service bid. The price bids remain sealed
until the service bids are reviewed.
"Having worked at a municipal course
for 10 years, I believe I provide a g o o d
service," said Hightower, w h o recently
p u r c h a s e d a h o m e in W e s t b o r o . " I ' l l
never have 100 percent job security, but I
have a pretty g o o d situation." UU

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but I have a pretty
good situation."
Michael Hightower
Westboro C.C.

July 1 0

G C S A N E Monthly Meeting
J u n i p e r Hills G o l f C o u r s e
N o r t h b o r o u g h , Mass.
H o s t : T h o m a s L. Ackley, C G C S

August 22

G C S A N E Monthly Meeting
Individual Championship
Marlborough Country Club
( p e r m a n e n t y e a r l y site)
M a r l b o r o u g h , Mass.
Host: K e n n e t h C r i m m i n g s , C G C S

August 23

URI Turfgrass Field Day
Skogley M e m o r i a l
Turf Research Facility
K i n g s t o n , R.I.
Registration:

Sept. 18

www.uriturf.org

Superintendent / Club Official
Tournament
Winchester Country Club
Winchester, Mass.
Host: Dennis Houle

Oct. 2

G C S A N E Monthly Meeting
Vesper C o u n t r y C l u b
Tyngsboro, Mass.
H o s t : D o n a l d E. H e a r n , C G C S

Oct. 23

Dr. Joseph Troll
Turf Education Fundraiser
Westchester C o u n t r y C l u b
Westchester, N.Y.
Host: Joseph Alonzi, C G C S

Nov. 6

G C S A N E Monthly Meeting
9 - H o l e Meeting
Harmon Golf
Rockland, Mass.
Host: C h r i s t o p h e r Tufts

Nov. 15

GCSAA Seminar

(Wed.)

CPS/CIS
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Tools for
Course

Management

C y p r i a n Keyes G o l f C l u b
Boylston, Mass.
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GCSAA Seminar

(Thürs.)

Solving

Your Drainage

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Boylston, M a s s .

The president's month: His crew hustles ...he ponders DEP
rules...
he's grateful for S&B success ...and he looks forward to a ballgame
T h e course was beginning to dry out
after 16 inches of rain, and then what
h a p p e n s ? We get
another 2V2 inches of
w a t e r the night before a 36-hole oneday tournament. All
of a sudden it's not
so much about green
speed as it is about
just g e t t i n g the
course playable.
Well, the crew scrambled and did what
they had to do, and at the end of the day
a champion was crowned. We all go
through these days on the job. It's rewarding when the team we've put together has the fortitude to get the job
a c c o m p l i s h e d when the odds are
against them. Here's to all of our crews
that hump their butts for us.
It may seem strange with all this water
around to be concerned about the D.E.R
and the recently published guidelines
pertaining to water use in stressed basins, but we are. The guidelines state that
water use on golf courses could be restricted to greens only in stressed basins

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depending on the surface flow, if implemented, this policy would cause economic hardship and agronomic d a m age. There has been some communication between our association and the
state water
management
director. After a
m e e t i n g , reason has prevailed. The policy has been
tabled for several months. This doesn't
mean it's gone away. Scott Lagaña and I
will be working with the department to
help steer the guidelines into a more
usable document. Hopefully we can accomplish something that meets the goals
of all parties involved. There's no telling
where this will go or how long it will take,
but the days of unlimited water use will
most likely change in the near future.
A special thanks need to go out to Ron
Dobosz. The S&B tournament had to be
rescheduled because of the tragedy in
the Marrone family, and Ron and his
committee pulled off a successful tournament. It wasn't an easy task. I'd like to
thank all the corporate sponsors and
participants for making this a successful

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event. This is the sole fund raiser for
helping our members in distress.
A new event for the association has
been put together by Pat Daiy. It's a family night out with the Brockton Rox. O n
Wednesday, August 3 0 , a picnic and
b a l l g a m e has been reserved for us.
Bring the family, have some fun, and
show the wife and kids some of the people your always on the p h o n e with.
There's nothing more fun than a
ballgame on a w a r m summer evening.
Until next time, keep your head up
and remember to enjoy the sunrises.

Sincerely,
Pat Kriksceonaitis
President, GCSANE

It's rewarding when the
team we've put together
has the fortitude to get the
job accomplished when
the odds are against them.

The Alumni Turf Group presents
the 3rd Annual

Dr. Joseph Troll
Thrf Education Fundraiser
October 23, 2006
Westchester Country Club
Rye, New York
Joseph Alonzi, CGCS, Host

Entry forms, additional information for this event,
and ATG information are available online at
www.alumniturfgroup.com
The field is limited to the first 248 players that sign up.
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UMass Department of Plant, Soil, & Insect Sciences
announces hiring of turf pathologist Dr. Geunhwa Jung
T h e Alumni Turf G r o u p welcomes the
a n n o u n c e m e n t f r o m U n i v e r s i t y of
M a s s a c h u s e t t s ' Dr. Peter V e n e m a n ,
Professor and head of the Department
of Plant, Soil, & Insect Sciences, regarding the hiring of a turf pathologist, Dr.
Geunhwa Jung.
Dr. Jung, presently at the University of
Wisconsin, will join the Turf Program at
UMass-Amherst effective September 1,
2006. Dr. Jung received a B.S. degree in
horticulture from
Chung-nam National
U n i v e r s i t y in S o u t h
Korea. Subsequently he
received his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in
b r e e d i n g and genetics f r o m the
University of Nebraska - Lincoln. He
moved to Wisconsin in 1995 where he
did post-doctoral work, and eventually
was appointed as an assistant professor
in turf pathology.
In addition to providing solutions to
practical p r o b l e m s f a c i n g the turf
industry, Dr. Jung studies the molecular
basis of h o s t - p a t h o g e n interactions,
mainly resistance to f u n g a l diseases

u s i n g c o m p a r i s o n s of t u r f g r a s s
genomes with other members of the
Poaceae, including rice, barley, and rye.
His ultimate goal is to improve turfgrass
cultivars by i m p a r t i n g resistance to
i m p o r t a n t turfgrass diseases via
classical and molecular breeding
methods. Ultimately this will lead to a
reduced reliance on pesticide applications, thereby reducing expenses and
lowering environmental impacts while
maintaining high quality turfgrass. Dr.
Jung has a strong record attracting

"I a m very excited about
this new position and
great opportunities to
work with the turf
industry and turfgrass
researchers at UMass."
Dr. Geunhwa Jung

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transfer several of his current grants to
UMass.
"Dr. Jung brings tremendous energy
as well as excellent qualifications to the
p r o g r a m . Initiating contact with area
superintendents to set up trials, the day
he accepted the position, exemplifies
the level of his d e t e r m i n a t i o n a n d
i n t e r e s t , ' said ATG President, Steve
Curry. "Dr. Jung gave a sharp lecture
during the interview process that made
apparent his energy, intelligence, and
ability to w o r k with superintendents
c o n d u c t i n g practical and useful
research."
Dr. Veneman stated, "Dr. Jung has a
very strong background in teaching and
extension. Dr. Jung is a very enthusiastic
teacher a n d c o m m u n i c a t o r , a n d we
expect that he will contribute significantly to our u n d e r g r a d u a t e a n d
graduate instructional programs."
While the bulk of Dr. Jung's research
and teaching activities will take place at
t h e J o s e p h T r o l l Turf R e s e a r c h &
Education Center in S. Deerfield, he is
l o o k i n g f o r w a r d to w o r k i n g with the
industry to solve practical p r o b l e m s
t h r o u g h c o m p l e m e n t a r y research at
golf courses and ballfields.
Dr. Jung stated "I a m very excited
a b o u t this n e w p o s i t i o n a n d g r e a t
o p p o r t u n i t i e s to w o r k w i t h the t u r f
industry and turfgrass researchers at
UMass."
Dr. Jung will be at the UMass Turf Field
Day on June 21, where he welcomes the
opportunity to become acquainted with
the Massachusetts Turf Industry.
The Alumni Turf Group (ATG), formed
in 2 0 0 5 , is made up of turf professionals
who are graduates of the Stockbridge
School of Agriculture and the University
of Massachusetts. Through fundraising,
ATG hopes to f u r t h e r research a n d
education, promote UMass alumni in
the turf management profession, and
instill pride and commitment in the turf
programs at the University of Massachusetts.
ATG information is available online at
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Hews from the Groundsf June 1,2006': Our presidentas-supermtendent reports on the aftermath of the deluge
E d i t o r ' s N o t e : We all have to sit down
every month to write articles for our club
and it gets harder and harder to get
inventive. I was wondering if anyone
w o u l d be interested in sending me
copies of their best articles for printing
in the GCSANE Newsletter. This would
be helpful to other superintendents as
they search for ideas for their own club
newsletters.
O u r next a r t i c l e is by G C S A N E
president Pat Kriksceonaitis, superintendent at Essex Country Club.

to the usual schedule. The additional
growth makes for sloppier than normal
conditions, but every day it gets better.
The flower beds are a week behind the
normal planting, as there was just too
much to do after the storm. Most will be
planted by this weekend. The rest will be
finished next week.
The pool project has shaped up nicely.
The main planting, which consists of
Kousa dogwood, Hetz
Wintergreen arborvitae, several species of
hydrangea, Spirea,
Hatfield yews, hosta, hardy geranium,
Wisteria, a n d M a n d e v i l l a , has been
installed. There is a little rearranging of
the existing plants still to be done, but
the view f r o m all sides is much improved.
It's hard to believe that June has
begun. The summer season is in full
swing. We should be in a regular routine
of maintenance, but we are not. The
mowing schedule is extra because of the
extra growth. The tennis courts and
several fairways need a topdressing of

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By Pat K r i k s c e o n a i t i s
P r e s i d e n t , GCSANE,
Superintendent,
Essex C o u n t y C l u b
It started raining on Wednesday May 4,
and by the time it stopped on the May 9,
more than 16 inches of rain fell on the
Essex property. Such was the flood of

2006.

This deluge of water closed the golf
course and tennis courts until Saturday
the 14th. We still haven't fully recovered.
The sand had eroded, entirely washed
out, or was covered with silt and debris
on all 82 bunkers. The 18th green was
under water for seven days, the 5th and
7th greens under water for three days.
The water was so high the irrigation
pump motors were submerged for three
days. The bridges on the 5th, 10th, and
11 th holes were lost for a week.
The programs for the turf, trees, and
flowers on the property are in disarray.
Some applications have been washed
out, some have been missed, and others
rescheduled. It w o u l d be nice if the
insects and diseases could get back on
to a normal schedule. I could go on and
on with the lost work days and setbacks
but it's over and the sun is shining.
On the bright side, the turf survived
with m a n a g e a b l e d a m a g e . With the
experienced crew we have we were able
to nurse the turfgrass back to playing
condition. Small amounts of fertilizer
and fungicides and growth regulators
have been a p p l i e d to help with the
r e c o v e r y . The b u n k e r s h a v e b e e n
worked on for the last 10 days and are
almost back. The rough and fairway turf
is growing faster than we can cut it.
Additional mowings have been added

sand. Fertilizer applications which are
normally made in May will not be done
until mid-June. These applications have
to be made or else the turf will suffer
mid-summer and beyond. Every effort
will be made to do them in a way that
least affects the use of both the tennis
courts and golf course. If there is some
interference with your g a m e let me
please apologize beforehand. We are
trying our best. UU

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others rescheduled.
It would be nice if the
insects and diseases
could get back on to
a normal schedule.

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Thanks to sponsors of this year's Scholarship & Benevolence
Tournament at Wachusett Country Club, West Boylstonf Mass.
G C S A N E thanks the following sponsors for their donations and support of
the Scholarship & Benevolence Tournament: BASF; BISCO;
The C a r d i n a l s ;
Chas. C. Hart Seed
C o . ; Patrick D a l y
( F r a m i n g h a m C . C . ) ; LESCO, I n c . ;
M c N u l t y Construction; Read Custom
Soils; R.F. Morse/Earthworks; Tom Irwin,
Inc.; Turf Enhancement Enterprises.

The G C S A N E Scholarship A w a r d s
offer e d u c a t i o n a l aid to the spouse,
c h i l d r e n , a n d g r a n d c h i l d r e n of a l l
GCSANE members. Scholarships are
awarded annually, with the outstanding
a p p l i c a n t r e c e i v i n g the T h o m a s
Schofield Memorial Scholarship.
A p p l i c a t i o n s a r e r e v i e w e d by a
committee of seven GCSANE members.
All decisions of the committee are final.
Applicants are notified by mail of their

status by August 15 of the year the
application is submitted.
To receive an a p p l i c a t i o n a n d the
eligibility requirements, please contact
Ron Dobosz, Scholarship & Benevolence Chairperson, 4 1 3 - 5 8 9 - 9 4 8 7 ; email: rdoboszl
17@aol.com.
S c h o l a r s h i p a p p l i c a t i o n s must be
p o s t m a r k e d by July 1 of t h e y e a r
submitted, uu

More S&B comments extracted from the GCSANE web site forum.
A n d here are m o r e S&B c o m m e n t s
from the GCSANE web site forum:

Topic: Just my thoughts . . . S&B
Golf O u t i n g at Wachusett C.C
Dave Comee
(Posted 5 / 2 2 / 2 0 0 6 )
Another in a long string of great days
at Wachusett. Under very trying times,
thanks to Don, Nick, and most importantly, Matt. You guys came through in
great fashion when you could have said
" N o t this Year" and everyone w o u l d

h a v e u n d e r s t o o d . It's a g r e a t g o l f
course, in great shape, and as always
we all walk away happy.
To those of you who participated or
contributed your support, I, for one,
appreciate it.
To Dobz and the committee, I know
how much effort it is and how frustrating
it can be, Thanks.
Sharon and Julie are now old pros at
manning the table. Thanks.
Tristan Healey, a past scholarship
recipient, thank you for your assistance

SAVE THE DATE!: THURSDAY, JULY 20, 2006

GRAND OPENING!
North Reading, Mass. - 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

at the registration. That is something we
have seldom seen.
To those w h o did not or could not
attend, you missed a great day.
And a final comment to those whose
children have benefitted from this fund
a n d c h o o s e to never p a r t i c i p a t e ,
contribute, or offer a helping hand in
any form orfashion . . . sleep well!

Topic: Re: S&B 2006
Ron Dobosz

(Posted 5 / 2 3 / 2 0 0 6 )
It was a wonderful day and the Marrone
family went above and beyond to make it
such a great day. Thanks to all the
players, sponsors, and supporters for
helping out such a great cause!! Thanks
especially to the Marrone family, Sharon,
Julie, Tristan Healy, and the S&B committee for their help. See you all soon, ktt

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"Under very trying times,
thanks to Don, Nick,
and most importantly,
Matt. You guys came
through in great fashion
when you could have
said 'Not this Year' and
and everyone would
have understood."
Dave Comee

Turf Disease Update: The latestJ'disease du jour'
Yellow Rings, similar to those seen with
Yellow Patch (caused by
Rhizoctonia
cerealis), have been showing up on greens
f r o m California to Massachusetts a n d
Kansas to Canada in the last several weeks.
The Yellow Rings have been described
as Rhizoctonia-like in nature, but also as
Fairy Ring and Necrotic
Ring Spot.
The
symptoms, although
very similar to Yellow
Patch, occur u n d e r m u c h w a r m e r
temperatures than are associated with the
former disease and also occur without the
darkened roots and crowns associated
with 'patch' diseases like Necrotic Ring
Spot. Many of the reports have been on
push-up or older greens and the primary
turfgrass affected has been Poa annua.
New sand greens have not been affected,
but there are reports of this new disease
on creeping bentgrass.
The strange weather patterns of last
winter a n d the wide fluctuations in both
t e m p e r a t u r e a n d moisture this spring
m a y be r e s p o n s i b l e f o r t h e u n u s u a l
g r o w t h of soil f u n g i . The disease has
been variously n a m e d , Sheath a n d Leaf
spot, B r o w n Ring Patch, a n d W a i t e a
Patch; a n d the causal agent identified

GCSANE
Family Night Out

Wednesday, August 30, 2006
Campanelli Stadium
One Fineberg Way
Brockton, Mass.
The Brockton Rox play in the CanadianAmerican Association of Professional
Baseball. Visit with KO, the Rox Mascot and
enjoy a night out with your family. The Rox
picnic pavilion is located over the right field
wall. Enjoy a pre-game, all-you-can-eat
cookout with your family and friends and a
night out at the ballpark.
Rox Picnic Menu. Enjoy the great taste of
an ail-American cuisine including hot dogs,
hamburgers, BBQ chicken, potato salad,
baked beans, cookies, tea, and lemonade.
Schedule:
6:05 pm
Gates open & picnic begins
7:05 pm
Rox vs. Worcester Tornadoes

a s Waitea
circinata
var. zeae,
Rhizoctonia
circinata
v a r . zeae, o r
s i m p l y Rhizoctonia
zeae. This n e w
pathogen is also closely related to the
Brown Patch fungus, Rhizoctonia
solani.

Although the n a m e and cause of this
new disease is a c a d e m i c , the control
recommendations are the same as for
other Rhizoctonia diseases. Apply
a z o x y s t r o b i n (Heritage™), f l u d i o x o n i l
( M e d a l l i o n ™ ) , f l u t o l a n i l (ProStar™),
polyoxin D (Endorse™), or propiconazole
(Banner Maxx™) according to the label,
at the high rate, a n d in at least f o u r
g a l l o n s of w a t e r per 1 , 0 0 0 sq. ft. to
reach the turfgrass crowns a n d roots.IM

Source: UMass Extension
M a n a g e m e n t Updates;
submitted by M. Bess Dicklow.

GCSANE's own Steve Thys
gets time in the spotlight
W o r c e s t e r C . C . superintendent Steve
Thys was interviewed by CBS News &
Weather C h a n n e l meteorologist Mish
Michaels at the National Golf Expo in
Boston last March. The interview focused
on a turfgrass winterkill research project
t h a t Thys a n d o t h e r N e w E n g l a n d
s u p e r i n t e n d e n t s are i n v o l v e d in. The
project correlates weather events to turf
injury during Northeast winters.«

Source: Onset Computer Corp.

Above, Steve Thys being interviewed by C B S
meteorologist M i s h M i c h a e l s in March.

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...tournament

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announcements... educational seminars... job opportunities
results... and miscellaneous items of interest to the membership.

W e l c o m e N e w M e m b e r s : John Mills,
Assistant, Nantucket G.C.; Ethan Tease,
Assistant, Woodland G.C.; Keith Tortorella,
Affiliate, Country Club Enterprises; Joseph
Gikis, Student, UMass-Amherst; Pat Folan,
Student, UMass-Amherst; Lindsey Hoffman,
Student, UMass-Amherst; Stephen Hicks,
Student, UMass-Amherst; Daniel Vetere,
Student, UMass-Amherst; and Marc M i m m o ,
Student, UMass-Amherst.

O u r c o n d o l e n c e s go to Mary Owen and
family on the recent passing of Mary's father
Kenneth B. Oates, Sr.

MEMBERS ON THE MOVE
C o n g r a t u l a t i o n s t o M a r k C a s e y as he
has accepted a sales representative position
with S.V. Moffet Turf Equipment, covering the
Metropolitan Boston / Eastern Massachusetts
territory. (Office: 9 7 8 - 2 7 6 - 3 1 8 0 , cell: 6179 9 0 - 2 4 2 7 , e-mail:
mcasey@svmoffett.com.)
C o n g r a t u l a t i o n s t o C h r i s F i l a d o r o as he
has accepted a sales manager position with
T u r f l i n k s E n v i r o n m e n t a l Services f o r
Middlesex and Essex counties. (Office: 8665 6 7 - 9 2 2 1 , cell: 5 0 8 - 2 9 4 - 0 1 6 8 , e-mail:
cfiladoro@turf-links.com.)

GCSANE NEWS
Request for Club N e w s l e t t e r Articles.
We all have to sit down every month to write
articles for our club's newsletter, and it gets
harder and harder to get inventive. If anyone
is interested in e-mailing copies of their best
articles to get printed in GCSANE's Newsletter, please send them to Mark G a g n e , Editor,
at mgagne@walpolecc.com,
or Julie Heston,
Business Manager, at
jheston@verizon.net.
This would be helpful to other superintendents as they search for ideas for their own
club newsletters.

U M a s s G r e e n School n o w a c c e p t i n g
r e g i s t r a t i o n s . Green School is a comprehensive certificate training program for Green
Industry professionals taught by UMass
Extension Educators and Faculty. This course is
designed for landscape, turf, and other

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horticultural practitioners wishing to gain an
understanding of horticulture fundamentals
and strategies and their relation to environmental quality. Green School attendees learn
about sustainable approaches to turf and
l a n d s c a p e m a n a g e m e n t in m a n a g e d
environments. Green School's curriculum is
based on research and information emphasizing environmental stewardship and integrated
pest management (IPM). Participants will
develop an understanding of how proper
m a n a g e m e n t practices impact natural
resources such as soil and water. Participants
learn how to make environmentally appropriate decisions related to turf and plant selection,
plant maintenance, and pest & nutrient
management. Choose one of two sections:
Landscape Management or Turf Management.
Green School begins on October 31, 2006
and runs for 12 sessions until December 12.
Classes will be at the Radisson Hotel in Milford,
Mass. (exit 19 off Rte. 495). For information
and
registration
form,
go
to
www.UMassGreenlnfo, or call 413-545-0895.
Nursery & Landscape Summer Meeting
& T r a d e S h o w , July 19, 2 0 0 6 , 9 a.m. - 3:00
p.m., UMass Amherst Student Union &
M e t a w a m p e Park. The day will offer
horticulture education workshops presented
by well known researchers and educators; a
trade show; and a hands-on insect, disease,
and weed laboratory. The featured speaker is
Dr. Michael A Dirr, author, lecturer, and retired
Professor of Ornamental Horticulture from the
University of Georgia, who will speak on
Breeding, Evaluating, Introducing, &
Marketing New Woody Plants. For informat i o n a n d r e g i s t r a t i o n f o r m , g o to
www.mnla.com,
or
www.umassgreeninfo.org,
or contact UMass Extension's Landscape,
Nursery, & Urban Forestry Program at (413)
5 4 5 - 0 8 9 5 , eweeks@umext.umass.edu.
Four
pesticide contact hours will be offered, three in
categories 29 and 36; four in category 37 and
Applicator's License (00).

GOLF RESULTS
May 22,2006
Scholarship & Benevolence Tournament
W a c h u s e t t C.C., W e s t B o y l s t o n , M a s s .
1 st Gross: Ed Gianni & Joe Peck
2nd Gross: Rob Parker & Todd Farland
1 st Net: Neil Hannaran & Rob Larson
2nd Net: Tom Rioux & James Small
3rd Net: Ken Crimmings & Clyde Rowles
4th Net: Dennis Friel & Joe Piana
5th Net: Jim Fitzroy & Carl Miner
Long Drive: Scott Mackintosh
Closest To pin # 1 8: Tom Rioux
Closestto pin # 4 : Mike Marks

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POSITION OPENING
D i s t r i b u t i o n M a n a g e r , T o m I r w i n , Inc.
Tom Irwin Inc. is a leader in the sales of plant
health and disease prevention products to
the golf and sports turf industry. For the
distribution manager position, previous
background in product distribution is very
helpful but not required. This position
requires the ability to forecast, plan, and
monitor all purchasing for Tom Irwin Inc. The
candidate must maintain manufacturer
relations as well as manage the distribution
team to ensure customer satisfaction. The
distribution m a n a g e r position requires
reporting to OSHA and other federal and
state agencies relating to transportation,
safety, and restricted products. A detailed
description of requirements will be provided
by the client. A college degree is preferred,
but not required. Candidate must have a
working knowledge of golf course principles,
practices, and materials used for a successful
golf course product. Salary is very competitive, and a bonus is available. The position
offers standard benefits, and is available
i m m e d i a t e l y . All inquires are strictly
confidential and should be directed to
Harvard Golf Partners Co. Send resume to:
Bob Piantedosi, Harvard Golf Partners, R O.
Box 4 5 5 , Harvard, MA 0 1 4 5 1 ; phone/fax:
9 7 8 - 3 6 9 - 5 9 0 4 ; e-mail:
bphvd@juno.com.

FOR SALE
1995 John Deere 3215 g a n g (fairway)
m o w e r . Very g o o d condition. Recent $ 2 0 0 0
overhaul, $ 6 8 0 0 / o b o . For more information. contact Dave Hicks at Robert M. Hicks,
Inc. 124 Main St. Westford, M A ; (508) 7356755.
F o r e - e v e r T e e M a r k e r s : G o o d condition/
used, 3 " ball w / spike, colors: gold, blue,
white, green, & red. There are a total of 2 5 0
markers. We ordered extra blue and white
markers for our range tee. I would prefer to
sell these as one 18-hole set or two 9-hole
sets. $ 1 0 0 0 for 1 8-hole set, $ 5 0 0 for 9-hole
set. Please call Greg at Sterling National
Country Club, 9 7 8 - 4 2 2 - 7 8 7 0 ; e - m a i l :
greencenter@sterlingcc.com.
2 0 0 2 N a t i o n a l M o d e l 8 4 0 0 H y d r o , 700
hrs., excellent condition, used one day per
week by same operator since purchased,
$ 5 0 0 0 or best o f f e r . 2 0 0 1
Jake
G r e e n s k i n g V I , model 6 2 2 7 7 , diesel,
2 0 1 3 hrs., $ 5 0 0 0 or best offer. 2 0 0 0 J a k e
T r i K i n g 1 9 0 0 D i e s e l , 1165 hrs., $ 7 0 0 0 or
best offer. Contact Mark Gagne, Walpole C.
C., at 5 0 8 - 6 6 8 - 3 8 5 9 , or by e-mail at
mgagne@walpolecc.com.

Please Patronize these FRIENDS of the ASSOCIATION
A - O K Turf Equipment Inc.
1357 Moin St., Coventry, Rl 02816-8435
Articulator, Terra Topper, Greens Groomer
brush, 8 used equipment,
Mike Cornicelli-(401) 826-2584

DAF Services, Inc.
20 Eawnacre Rd., Windsor Locks, 0 06096
Irrigation pumps - sales 8. service; northeast warehouse/
distributor for ISCO HDPE pipe & fittings.
Richard Young-(860) 623-5207

A.A. Will Materials Corp.
198 Washington St., Stoughton, MA 02072-1748
Root zone mixes, divot mixes, topdressing blends, bunker sends,
cert path mixes, bridging stone, 8 hardscape supplies.
Charlie Downing, Ed Downing, Joe Farina - (800) 4-AA-WILL

DGM Systems
1 Snagwood Rd., Foster, Rl 02825
Your New England specially products distributor:
Reelcraft, P0K, Allen, Kenyon, Echo, Carhartt
Office-(401) 647-0550
Manny Mihailides-(401) 524-8999
David Mihailides-(401) 742-1177

Accusoils
Outdoor World of New England
P.O. Box 16477, Hooksett, NH 03106
Topdressing sand 8 mixes, divot mix, greens & tees,
root zone mix, bunker sand, cart path mix, stablizer,
8 greens care analysis.
(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 A l l e n - ( 8 0 0 ) 527-3898
Michelle Maltais-(401) 835-0287
Agresource, Inc.
100 Main St., Amesbury, MA01913
Tim Gould, Guy Trovers
(800) 313-3320,(978) 388-5110
The Andersons Technologies, Inc.
26 Waite Ave., S. Hadley, MA 01075
Manufacturer of fertilizer 8 control products.
Rick f o r n i - ( 4 1 3 ) 534-8896
BASF Turf & Ornamental
47 Folmouth Rd, Longmeodow, MA 01106
Emerald, Insignia, Pendulum AquaCap, Curalan, Drive,
Basogran, Iprodione Pro, Propiconazole Pro,
Bifentbrin Pro, Plateou, Sahara.
John Bresnahan - ( 4 1 3 ) 374-4102
Bay State Fertilizer/MWRA
100 First Ave., Boston, MA 02129
Manufacturer 8 supplier of dry organic fertilizers.
Kristen Potneoude - (617) 788-4437
The Borden Company
114 Summer St., Moynord, MA 01754
Bulk limestone dealer.
Jock Borden-(978) 897-2571
Boston Irrigation Supply Company
60 Stergis Way, Dedham, MA 02026
Distributor, irrigation supplies & accessories, featuring Rain Bird.
Andrew Longlois, Jay Anderson III, Dan Fuller, Jeff Brown,
Greg Hennessy, Chris Russo
(800) 225-8006
The Cardinals, Inc.
166 River Rd., P.O. Box 520, Unionyille, CT 06085
Golf course and landscape supplies.
John Callahan, Dennis Friel - (800) 861-6256
Cavicchio Landscape Supply, Inc.
110 Codjer Lane, Sudbury, MA 01776
Annuals, perennials, golden mums, ground covers, loam, & mulch.
Darren Young-(978) 443-7177
Clean Quest
P.O. Box 1102,Southbury,CT06488
Distributors of the Londa Water system for treating
wash water, Safety Storage chemical buildings,
8 Octaflex portable wash pads.
Steven Burnett, Michael Wende - (800) 521-5585
Cornish, Silva, & Mungeum, Inc.
207 N. Main St., Uxbridge, MA 01569
Golf course architects.
(508) 278-3407
Country Club Enterprises
P. 0. Box 820, Catoumet, MA 02534
Club Car golf cars, Carryall utility vehicles.
Dave Farina, Darin Eddy, Darren Orr - (800) 662-2585

Larchmont Engineering & Irrigation
11 Larchmont Lane, Lexington, MA 02420-4483
Kevin R u d a l - ( 7 8 1 ) 8 6 2 - 2 5 5 0
Lazaro's Golf Course Supplies & Accessories
dba Hnmmond Paint and Chemical Co., Inc.
738 Main St., Suite 223, Walthom, MA 02154
Complete line of golf course accessories;
Standard, Par Aide, Eagle One.
Joe Lazaro-(781) 647-3361
Lesco,lnc.
1301 E. 9th St., Ste. 1300, Cleveland, OH 44114
Ron Tumiski-(800) 321-5325

DHT Golf Services
dba Weed 8 Feed, Inc.
20 Clark Lane, Marshfield, MA 02050
Golf course renovation & construction in all areas:
bunkers, tees, greens, drainage, irrigation, 8 cart paths.
Dahn Tibbett, Chip Brearley- (508) 746-3222

D.L.MaherCo.
71 Concord Sr., P. 0. Box 127, N. Reading, MA 01864
Water supply specialists; wells 8 pumping equipment.
(781) 933-3210

Michael Drake Construction, Inc.
240 Walnut St., Framingham, MA01702
Golf course reconstruction; professional shaper.
Michael Drake - (508) 875-8247

McNulty Construction Corp.
P.O. Box3218, Framingham,MA01705
Asphalt paying of cart paths, walkways,
parking areas; imprinted asphalt.
John McNulty - (508) 879-8875

E-Z-GO/Textron
EZGO golf and utility vehicles.
Doug Hopper-(800) 234-0474
G. Fialkosky Lawn Sprinklers
91 Freeman St., Newton, MA 02466
Irrigation services to golf courses throughout New England.
Gory Fialkosky-(617) 293-8632
Gold Star Sod Farms
250 West Rd., Canterbury, NH 03224-2127
Growers of turfgrass and ornamentals.
Malcolm McPhcil - (800) 648-8873;
Canterbury Office-(603) 783-4717
Golf Cart Services, Inc.
275 Wells St., Greenfield, MA 01301
Club Car golf, turf, transportation, 8 utility cars.
Jomes Bernier - (800) 287-0955
GPS New England Mapping
39 Cedar St., Cohasset, MA 02025
Precise irrigation 8 drainage os-builts;
wire tracking 8 electrical repairs.
Greg Albonese - (781) 789-1166
Harrell's Turf Specialty LLC
15 Londonderry Rd., Londonderry, NH 03053
Turf 8 ornamental supplies.
Chuck Brcmhall, Mike Kroian, Mike Nogle,
Jim Wierzblcki - (800) 228-6656
Charles C. Hart Seed Co., Inc.
304 Main St, Wethersfield, CT 06109
Authorized distributor for Bayer, Syngenta,
Grigg Bros., foliar Fertilizer, 8 Aquatrols.
Roy Sibley, Dick Gurski, Robin Hoyes - (800) 326-HART
Hartney Greymont
433 Chestnut St., Needham, MA 02492
Tree care, landscape construction, consulting.
MarkTobin- (781) 444-1227
Holliston Sand Co., Inc.
P.O. Box 1168,TifftRd.,Slotersville, Rl02876
USGA-recommended sands, root-zone mixes, bunker 8
topdressing, ogresoil compost, stone-dust, 8 pea-stone
Bob Cholifour, CGCS (ret.) - ( 4 0 1 ) 766-5010
International Golf Construction Co.
5 Porcell Rd., Arlington, MA 02474
Golf course construction.
Anlonios Paganis - (781) 648-2351; (508) 428-3022
Irrigation Management & Services
21 Lakeview Ave., Natick, MA 01760
Irrigation consultation, design, and system evaluation.
Bob Healey, ASIC, CID-(508) 653-0625
Ken Jones Tire, Inc.
71-73 Chandler St., Worcester, MA 01613
Distributor of tires for lawn 8 garden, trucks,
cars, industrial equipment, and golf cars.
Gerry Jones-(508) 755-5255

Miller Golf Construction
P.O. Box 1008, Essex, MA 01929
Golf course construction 8 renovation.
Jonathon M i l l e r - ( 9 7 8 ) 768-6600
S.V.MoffettCo.,lnc.
33 Thruway Pork Dr., W. Henrietta, NY 14586
Rain Bird Golf irrigation distributor.
Nathan Clark, Bill Stinson- (888) 708-5296
R.F. Morse & Sons, Inc.
22 Cranberry Hwy., Wareham, MA 02576
Professional goods, services, 8 John Deere
equipment for the golf course industry.
Lorry Anshewitz, Mike Hannigan, Kevin McDonough,
Tom Rowell, Ren Wilkes, John Winskowicz - (508) 295-1553
NMP Golf Construction Corp.
25 Bishop Ave., Ste. A-2, Williston, VT 05495
Golf course construction.
Mario Poirier-(888) 707-0787
Norfolk Power Equipment, Inc.
5 Cushing 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, 8 tree services.
Brian King - (978) 762-8737
Partac Peat Corporation
Kelsey Pork, 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.O. Box39,Middleton,MA01949
Deep-fine and 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 woter, sewer, 8 drain piping sales
8 distribution. 24-hour service. Elliot Putnam,
David Putnam, Eli Potty - (508) 435-3090

Sodco Inc.
P 0. Box 2, Slocum, Rl 02877
BluegrasVFescue, Bluegrass/Rye,
Bluegrass/Fescue/Rye, Bentgrass.
Sean Moran, Pot Hogan - (800) 341-6900
Sports Club Management
104 Wyman Rd., Braintree, MA 02184
OSHA and EPA compliance seivices 8 training.
Ron Smith-(781) 848-5978
Stumps Are Us
5 Timberwood Rd., # 1 0 8 , Goffstown, NH 03045
Professional stump chipping service.
Brendan McQuade- (603) 625-4165
Tee & Green Sod, Inc.
P. 0. Box 418, Exeter, Rl 02822
Bentgrass, Bluegrass 8 Blue/Fescue sod.
Dave Wallace-(401) 789-8177;
ScoltMcLeod-(401) 641-3814
Tom Irwin Inc.
I I ASK, Burlington, MA01803
Turf mnnogement products.
Jock Petersen, Paul Skafas, Rob Larson, Chris Petersen,
Greg Misodoulakis, Mike DeForge
(800)582-5959
Tree Tech, Inc.
6 Springbrook Rd, Foxbvoto, MA 02035
Foxboro, Wellesley, Fall River
Andy Felix-(508) 543-5644
TuckahoeTurf Farms, Inc.
P 0. Box 167, Wood River Junction, Rl 02894
Chris Beosley-(800) 556-6985
TurfLinks, Inc.
16 Kane Industrial Dr, Hudson, MA 01749
Distributor of quality fertilzer, grass seed,
8 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
Florotine products, Precision Small Engine Co,
Douglas Rollers, Trior Lifts.
Tom Fox-(508) 865-9150
Turf Net Associates, Inc.
21 Brnndywine Rd, Skillman, NJ 08558
Cutting edge communication for the golf course industry.
Peter McCormick-(800) 314-7929
Turf Products Corp.
157 Moody Rd, Enfield, CT 06082
Distributors of Toro irrigation 8 maintenance equipment
and other golf-related products. Tim Berge, Rick Moulton,
Jeff Stouffer, Mike Turner-(800) 243-4355
UAP Professional Products
18 Legate Hill Rd, Sterling, MA 01564
Fertilizer, seed, chemicals, 8IPM.
Glenn Larabee, Mark Miller - (800) 224-4440
Varney Bros. Sand & Gravel
79 Hartford Ave, Bellingham, MA 02019
Concrete golf cart paths.
Kenneth Mooradion-(800) 441-7373
Winding BrookTurf Farm
Wethersfield, Cf 06109
Scott Wheeler, Mike Krudwig, Sam Morgan - (800) 243-0232

Read Custom Soils
125 Turnpike St., Canton, MA 02021
Custom soil blending, top dressing sands,
root zone blends, divot 8 cart path mixes.
Terry Driscoll, Garrett Whitney, Tim Hart - (888) 475-5526

Philip W o g a n & George F. Sargent, J c
17 Walker Rd, Topsfield, MA 01983
Golf course architects.
(978)887-3672

Shawnmark Industries, Inc.
P.O. Box 8966, Warwick, Rl 02999
Matt Howland-(401) 295-1673

Zip Type Printing Services, Inc.
50 Kent Street, Newburyport, MA 01950
Design, printing, mailing, advertising specialties.
Sheila Johnson-(978) 462-9358

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