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November/December 1986

Published by the Metropolitan Golf Course Superintendents Association

Vol. XVI, No, 8

Met Golf Association
Honors James Hand
Former USGA President James R. Hand of Briarcliff Manor,
NY and Sleepy Hollow Country Club is the recipient of the
Metropolitan Golf Association’s 1986 Distinguished Service
Award.
Hand will be the twelfth recipient of the Association’s
highest honor which has been presented to some of the metro­
politan area’s most distinguished citizens including Joe Dey,
Fred Corcoran, A1 Laney, P.J. Boatwright and Dr. Richard
Silver among others.
The MGA Distinguished Service Award is presented annu­
ally to a metropolitan area resident, “in recognition of distin­
guished service to golf, consistent with the valued standards
and honorable traditions of the game.” Recipients are elected
by a 50-member Committee composed of members of the press
and local and national golf organizations which select from a
list of five candidates which have been pared down from over
60 nominees from the local golf community. Included with
Jim Hand on the 1986 ballot were Guido Cribari, retired
Executive Sports Editor for the Gannett Westchester Newspa­
pers, retired Daily News golf writer Dana Moxley, former
USGA Green Section Chairman A1 Radko and long-time MGA
and NJSGA Tournament Committeeman Arthur Lynch.
An avid golfer all his life, Jim Hand still maintains a 4.1
Handicap Index at Sleepy Hollow Country Club in Scar­
borough, NY where he has been both President and club
champion. He currently lives in Briarcliff Manor, NY with his
wife Gussie. They have two sons.
From: MGA News

A candle*s but a simple thing
It starts with just a bit of string
Yet dipped and dipped with patient hand
It gathers wax upon the strand
Until complete and snowy white,
It gives at last a lovely light.
Life seems so like that bit of string
Each deed we do a simple thing;
Yet day by day if on life*s strand
We work with patient heart and hand
It gathers joy, makes dark days bright,
And gives at last a lovely light.
The Officers, Directors and Staff of the Met GCSA
wish you and yours a Merry Christmas
and a Blessed and Prosperous New Year.

“Perfection is Only Marginally fl&eeptable”

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by Virgil Robinson
Superintendent, Burning Tree Club
Bethesda, Maryland
I do not know the source for the phrase that is the title of this article, but many years ago, even before becoming a superintendent,
I consciously or subconsciously accepted it as my creed. What a heavy burden it has been to bear; what a labor of love it has
been to start shedding!
If one thinks seriously about the phrase, it sounds innocent enough, maybe even a little bit macho. In reality it put me inside
the “gerbel ladder” - the little exercise wheel where no matter how fast the gerbil runs he never reaches a goal, he just keeps
going faster!
For me, this perfectionist mentality has affected three areas of my life - my personal relationships, my vocation, and my
theology. I could have said each of these areas were affected in a negative way, and the tenor of this article might suggest that
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Back 'O Beyond, Inc.
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Presidential Message
Thank you for the opportunity to serve as your President this year.
It is appropriate at this time to thank our past President, Peter Rappoccio, for the
outstanding job he did during his term at the helm. Pete lead our Association well
during a period marked by growth, and the accompanying growing pains. Pete, we
sincerely appreciate the time and effort you put forth on our behalf these past two
years. Thank you.
Also, to the following members who are leaving the Board and so freely gave of
their time to serve our Association.
Thank you . . .
Chuck Martineau
Bob Mullane
Rick McGuinnes
Richard Marcks
Ed Walsh
And a warm welcome to our new Board members . . .
Joe Alonzi
John Carlone
Ken Flisek
Tracy Holliday (B Representative)
John Musto
John Wistrand (C Representative)
I also want to thank our Executive Director, Jim McLoughlin, for his tireless efforts
on behalf of the Met GCSA this year. At the B.O.D. meeting in November, the
Board voted to retain Jim’s services for 1987. The Job Description for the position
of Executive Director has been finalized and each member will soon receive a copy
with a mailing.
Since our Annual Meeting on November 18th, our B .O .B . has been busy organizing
committee assignments for 1987. At the first B.O.D. meeting, held on December
8th at the Westchester Country Club, the following Committee Chairmanships were
approved:
* Awards — Peter Rappoccio
* By Laws — Ted Horton
* Communications — John O’Keefe/Ken Flisek
* Education — John Musto
* Membership — Tim O’Neill
* Nominating — C. Martineau/D. Flynn/M. Maffei
* S & R — Scott Niven
* Soc. & Welfare — Scott Niven/John Carlone
* Tournament — Joe Alonzi
Our Members have the opportunity to volunteer their services to our Association
by serving on a Committee. Please contact the Chairman of the Committee on which
you would like to serve.
Also at the first B.O.D. meeting, creation of a new Committee was approved.
This Committee is called the Long Range Planning/Steering Committee. It is A
GOLDMINE OF TALENT AND EXPERIENCE made up of past Presidents of the
Met GCSA. We are fortunate to have many of them residing in our area today. Why
not utilize their talents to benefit our association today? To have them “on tap”, “in
place” if you will, to assist in the review and planning of Met GCSA activities, as
directed by the B.O.D., and to make recommendations. This Committee is to be
chaired by the immediate past President, Peter Rappoccio and includes Bob Alonzi,
Jim Fulwider, Ted Horton, Mike Maffei, Chuck Martineau, Harry Nichol, and Bruno
Vadala.
For 1987, the LRP/S Committee will be reviewing several items. The Committee
will be studying the future staffing needs of the association and how staff services
to the association might be improved.
Also to be studied is the issue of what support or assistance our Association is in
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Perfection (continued from page 1)

For me, this perfectionist mentality has affected three areas of my life - my personal relationships, my vocation, and my
theology. I could have said each of these areas were affected in a negative way, and the tenor of this article might suggest that
I chose to believe, however, that all things in life, the good, the bad, and the ugly ultimately work together for good.
My personal relationships, this perfectionistic attitude manifested itself in several ways: (1) Always being overly critical of
others where they did not quite “measure up” to my standards, my values, or my ideals. This critical approach may not have
been verbalized, in fact, it almost never was, but it was there, and it was felt and real. (2) Never feeling as if I quite measured
up in interpersonal relationships, always running inside the “gerbil ladder,” trying to prove myself and yet never quite being
able to do it - at least, to myself. Often, I would try to impress others, or worse, put someone down to raise myself up. (3)
And, because of the first two manifestations, sometimes trying to control or manipulate others to help them attain this “marginally
acceptable and quite illusive” perfection.
Perfectionism is a cruel taskmaster. In my vocation, this mentality surfaced in my never having the golf course primped or
primed or aesthetically prepared to please myself.
Never mind that those who are privileged to play are “oohing” and “ahhing,” it could still be better, couldn’t it? Never mind
the ninety and nine sincere and deserving comments; worry about the one “off the cuff’ critical remark that was probably forgotten
before leaving the lips of the speaker.
Never did I accept a genuine compliment on the condition of the course with a simple “thank you.” I could always proffer
a course deficiency, even if it had to be manufactured. A dear member in the above situation, who intended only to be complimen­
tary, hit the nail right on the head many times when he used to say, “Yes, but you’re a perfectionist.” To me, at that time, it
was a wonderful comment, but not any more!
In my theology, also, until recently, perfectionism ruled in the way I related to my Lord and Savior. If I could only do this
or not do this or that; if I would try harder. If I would, etc., ad infinitum, I could reach Him and be accepted by Him. Poppycock,
fiddle-faddle, hogwash and mustard greens!!!!! The “Good News” of the Gospel is simply that we are accepted just the way
we are and exactly where we are!
Why do I bother “shooting from the hip” and probably “shooting myself in the lip”? Maybe it’s because I have seen many
beautiful golf courses around the country and I have talked to many of my friends and peers at these courses. I have seen what
the pressure can do to personalities, can do to marriages, can do to individuals, and I believe this perfectionist syndrome just
might be considered an occupational hazard for the golf course superintendent.
I do not have any answers; I do have a lot of questions. Will you help me piece this puzzle together? For instance, have
you looked around lately and considered how many supers are on their second or third marriage? That sounds like a legitimate
question for the next GCSAA survey; I would be willing to guess it is higher than the national average. Let’s forget about
salary levels and get to the really important issues of life. Or, how many of us really consider it a compliment to be termed a
“workaholic”? That job will get done if I have to do it myself and work until dark to do it; and oh yes, if I have to I’ll work
thru the weekend also, thank you! Perfectionism with a capital “P”.
Or consider the defensive posture we
take when the golfer asks what happened
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Perfection (continued from page 3)

a position to offer a member Superintendent
who has lost his job. I contend that our
association, with its numerous resources,
can lend greater support to its members
when crisis strikes. I envision the Presi­
dent’s Committee working closely with the
Social & Welfare Committee, its Spouse
Committee, and the Career Counseling
Program on this study.
The third and last thing this Committee
will study in 1987 is its own usefulness
as a Committee. Should it become a perma­
nent standing Committee?
Remember to take advantage of the var­
ious educational opportunities available
during the coming winter season to further
our careers, and improve our courses and
our association. The first of these is our
Met Winter Seminar to be held on January
7 at the Tappan Zee House in Nyack, New
York.
Emerson said: “Patience and fortitude
conquers all things.” I want to thank you
for your patience and assure you of our
fortitude.
Patrick Lucas

the next golfer who wants to know what happened to good ole # 7 . Is turf more
important than human life? I wonder, does this also smack of perfectionism?
Don’t raise your hands on this one, and above all do not incriminate yourself. But
how many of you know of superintendents who buy antacid by the case for that ulcerthreatened stomach? How many breakdowns or near ones are you aware of among
superintendents? When the going gets rough, sometimes the tough can’t get going!
Could perfectionism be a stress factor?
If perfectionism is an “occupational hazard” for the superintendent, as I contend
and have tried to illustrate, then the very next logical question, it seems to me, is
simply, why? As I look at friends and peers who have been superintendents at courses
in the 1980’s, I see similar backgrounds among many of us. A composite might include
some of the following:
(1) We are either “baby boomers” or “early postwar” babies.
(2) Our parents* had little or no education beyond high school, if that - but their children
were going to have a college education.
(3) For the most part, they were blue collar workers, in the lower or lower middle
income brackets of their day.
(4) They were going to see that their children had it better than they did whatever
that meant.
(5) Our generation was the first where the mother worked outside the home either
on a part-time basis so that “their children could have it better than they did.”
(6) We were not “latch-key” children because there were extended families or trusted
neighbors in close proximity, but the parents, especially mothers, still expressed guilt
feelings at not being home with the children.
(7) Most of us “grew up” on a golf course either caddying, working in the golf shop,
or just hanging out there. It allayed the guilt feelings of the parents because “they
always knew where we were” and we did have money jingling in our jeans much to
the envy of fellow classmates.
(8) We did go to college; we were goal-oriented, we knew that we wanted to be
involved on a golf course.
(9) For most of us “success” in our chosen field came in our early ’20’s. The firstgeneration superintendent was dying off or retiring, Eisenhower and Palmer were
sparking interest in the game, and golf enjoyed its heyday with a proliferation of new
courses. With our turf degree or certificate under our arm, we were in the right place
at the right time.
(10) We have had the burden of first-line management on our shoulders for 10-20
years, 6-7 days a week, a n d -----we are still only half way thru our normal career
life, performing the exact tasks we did at the start of our careers.
(11) Most of us enjoy middle to upper middle income salary levels and because
of this are “locked into” this profession.
Again I have more questions and precious few, if any, answers. What, if anything,
in our parentage or early background could be at the root of such a perfectionistic
syndrome? I ask not to point the finger but merely for a point of reference. Is this
inherited, learned, or does it simply come with the “turf,” no pun intended, of our
profession? As a valued mentor of mine in the turf field would often times say, “You
tell me.” Many times simply asking the questions and musing over possible answers
cause insights and introspections to come forth.
One final question I would ask and “you tell me.” Is “Perfection Only Marginally
Acceptable” or is it NOT ACCEPTABLE at all?

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Best In The Business
By John Redmond
Editor* s Note: Many of our members will
remember Eddie Connaughton, recipient of
Met GCSA Scholarships. Our thanks to John
Wistrand for forwarding this article to us
which appeared in Golf World Ireland des­
cribing Eddie’s Successes.
A Connaught junior and senior interpro­
vincial status player in 1981, Eddie Con­
naughton’s golfing talents were obvious.
But his burning ambition was to further his
education in the growing industry of
greenkeeping, so it is a story with a happy
ending that just five years later he is one
of the best versed young men in the busi­
ness.
Now 26 years old, Connaughton, is a
product of the greenkeeping staff of Royal
Dublin and Elm Park. At the latter, he
came under the influence of Jim Byrne,
now with Hermitage, and Dr. Harry Spain,
and he went on to become the first Irish
person to take a certified greenkeeper’s
diploma from the City and Guilds in
London.

The success was not an end in itself but
a stepping stone to further learning as
Eddie took up a position at the Bedford
golf and tennis club in New York, as
assistant superintendent of the course.
For six months of the year, however, he
attended Purdue University in Indiana.
There, he studied under one of the U . S.A . ’s
most famous agronomists, Dr. Bill Daniel
and in May of last year he graduated with
a Bachelor of Science degree in Turf Grass
Management.
It is a standing not equalled by too many
people on this side of the world, especially
in Ireland where it is only comparatively
lately that the golfing fraternity have
become conscious of the need for the very
best qualified greenkeeping and course
management staff.
A man of Connaughton’s qualifications,
therefore, place him in a special category
whereby he can contribute richly to the golf
scene in his native country. And fortunately
he does intend to set up business here,
although not in the immediate future.

Presently, Eddie is working in Stirling,
for the firm of Souter, a leading name in
Scotland and throughout Britain as sports
turf specialists.
They deal in design and construction and
consultation in all sports facilities. Golf is
just one of their myriad activities for as
underground soil heating specialists they
have association with Hampden Park,
Ibrox, Tannidice and Parkhead. Further­
more, they are consultants to the Scottish
Rugby Union at Murrayfield, a venue that
stands apart in Britain and Ireland as
always being ready to stage an international
rugby engagement.
At the moment, Connaughton is helping
the Souter company carry out important
drainage work at St. Andrews. They are
also building a new golf course at Grantown-on-Spey in the far reaches of Scot­
land. In addition, they are building a
racecourse at Musselburgh, which will be
the first to be constructed in Britain since
Ascot was built in 1952.
(continued on page 6)

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Safe Handling of Pesticides on Golf Courses
chemical agents, first aid, Material Safety Data Sheets and
much more.
Manufacturers are required to make Material Safety Data
Sheets or the equivalent for each hazardous agent in the
workplace. The program describes the importance of this
information and how to understand the knowledge that it
provides.
This overall training program should be instituted for a safer
and healthier environment at home and the workplace.
For additional information, contact GCSAA Headquarters,
1617 St. Andrews Drive, Lawrence, KS 66046.

Hazards associated with exposure to chemical, physical and
infectious agents are commonplace in today’s environment.
Serious injury, illness and even death can occur if we are not
informed and aware of the potential risks we come into contact
with every day.
A training package for golf course operations titled “Hazard
Communication: Your Right To Know” is now available to
members of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of
America.
The package contains two VHS video cassattes and a master
file binder containing extensive training and chemical informa­
tion.
Included in the program are the following:
• Glossary of Terms
• A Generic Preparatory Presentation
• Reference Materials Listing
• Safe Handling Guidelines
• Chemical Terminology
• Training Guidelines
This program has been designed to assist pesticide users in
complying with Occupational Safety and Health Administration
standards and State Right to Know Laws.
In providing those who deal with potential hazards the
information needed to work safely with reduced exposure to
chemical and physical risks, this program describes chemical
labeling, types of toxicity and symptoms, methods of exposure,

Best in the Business (continued from pg 5)
It is a measure of Connaughton’s qualifications that he is
involved in such important work but he is looking to Ireland
in the future as a means of earning his livelihood.
He says: “I am specialising in design and consulting in
all sports facilities and while I am happy to live and work
in Scotland for the moment, my long term objective would
be to return to Ireland and set up my own business. I feel
I have a lot to offer in this field, particularly in the aspect
of drainage and construction of golf greens.”

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Seven “Sins of Supervision”
That Cancel Out Cooperation

A Note of Passing

James K. Van Fleet, a well-known management consultant and lecturer on
managerial motivation techniques, is author of a new book entitled “The 22 Biggest
Mistakes Managers Make and How To Correct Them” (Parker Publishing Company,
West Nyack, N.Y.). Seven of his 22 have to do with the part of any manager’s
performance that indicates whether he has the qualities of leadership that justify
promotion.
Here are the seven. Stand in front of a mirror and try them on for size:
• Trying to be liked rather than respected. Don’t accept favors from your
subordinates. . . Don’t do special favors trying to be liked . . . Don’t try for popular
decisions . . . Don’t be soft about discipline . . . Don’t party or socialize with
subordinates . . . Have a sense of humor.
• Failing to ask subordinatesfor their advice and help. Make them feel a problem
is their problem, too . . . Encourage individual thinking . . . Make it easy for them
to communicate their ideas to you . . . Follow through on their ideas.
• Failing to develop a sense o f responsibility in subordinates. Allow freedom of
expression. . . Give each person a chance to learn his superior’s jo b . . .When you
give responsibility, give authority, too . . . Hold subordinates accountable for results.
• Emphasizing rules rather than skill. Give a person a job to do — and then let
him do it . . . Let an employee improve his own job methods.
• Failing to keep criticism constructive. When something goes wrong, do you tend
to assume who’s at fault? . . . Do you do your best to get all the facts first? . . . Do
you control your temper? . . . Do you praise before you critcize? . . .Do you listen
to the other side of the story? . . . Do you allow a person to retain his dignity? . . .
Do you suggest specific steps to prevent recurrence of the mistake? . . . Do you
forgive and forget?
• Not paying attention to employee gripes and complaints. (1) Make it easy for
them to come to you. (2) Get rid of red tape. (3) Explain the grievance machinery.
(4) Help a person voice his own complaint. (5) Always grant a hearing. (6) Practice
patience. (7) Ask a complainer what he wants you to do. (8) Don’t render a hasty
or biased judgment. (9) Get all the facts. (10) Let the complainer know what your
decision is. (11) Double-check your results. (12) Be concerned.
• Failure to keep people informed. Let people know where they stand with you
. . . Praise people properly . . . Let your close assistants in on your plans at an early
stage . . . Let people know as early as possible of any changes that will affect them
. . . Let them know of changes that will not affect them, about which they may worry.

The Met GCS A just learned of the death
of Lou Santucci at his home in Port Orange,
Florida on September 12th. Mr. Santucci
was a charter member of the Met GCSA
and is survived by his wife Mary. Our
condolences to his family.

SOCIAL & WELFARE: Just a reminder
that Scott Niven and John Carlone are
chairing this committee. Plase advise them
of any marriages, births, illnesses, and
deaths, etc.

I have yet to find a man who did not do
better work and put forth greater effort
under a spirit of approval them under a
spirit o f criticism.
- Charles Schwab

The deepest principle in human nature is
the craving to be appreciated.
- Dr. William James

8th Annual Golf Course
Superintendents Christian Prayer
Breakfast
Everyone is invited, and we especially encourage families, ladies and children, to
share in the fellowship at the 8th Annual GCS A Prayer Breakfast on Saturday, January
31, from 7:00 to 8:00 a.m. at the Phoenix Civic Plaza. Coffee and rolls will be served
starting at 6:30 a.m.
The guest speaker will be Reverend Mr. Owen C. Carr, teacher, conference speaker,
pastor and author, who is past president of Valley Forge Christian College, Pennsyl­
vania. Prior to accepting the presidency of the College, he founded CHANNEL 38,
WCFC-TV in Chicago. For more than 40 years, he has served full time Christian
service in Kansas, Texas, Illinois, California and in 30 foreign countries.
Pastor Carr is author of the books, The Battle Is The Lords and Faith in Focus.
His personal story, on how a Kansas farm boy has succeeded in overcoming
impossible situations that few of us can comprehend, will encourage all who attend.
The Prayer Breakfast has been scheduled at the start of the Conference and Show
for seven years, and is open to all faiths.
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January 26 — February 2, 1987
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Alpine Tree Care, Inc.*
Main office: White Plains 914-948-0101
Branch offices: Chappaqua 914-238-4400
Darien 203-655-8008
Professional Tree Care & Consulting

I & E Supply, Inc.*
Steve Smith
66 Ema Avenue, Milford, CT 06460
Buckner Irrigation Systems
203-878-0658

Pro-Lawn Products, Inc.*
Stephen M. Kotowicz
30 Nashville Road
Bethel, CT 06801
203-792-3032

Aquatrols Corporation of America
Andy Moore
1432 Union Avenue
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
800-257-7797/in NJ 609/665-1130

Irrigation Systems Inc.
P.O. Box 66, Windsor, CT
203-727-9227
Installation, Service & Winterization
For Golf Course Irrigation Systems

The Reichert Company*
Automotive Lubricant Distributor
P.O. Box 273
Riverside, CT 06878
203-637-2958

James Carriere & Sons, Inc.*
Bill Carriere
7 Cottage Street
Port Chester, NY 10573
914-937-2136 or 914-937-5479

James W. Taylor Tree Surgery, Inc.
TREE TRANSPLANTING
240-B Plains Road
Walden, NY 12586
914-561-3490 - Vickie Poltrack

Rhone#Poulenc Inc.
Samuel L. Horst
RD2 Box 294
Stockton, NY 08559
201-996-4306

Cecio Bros., Inc.
General Excavating Contractor
P.O. Box 4100 500 Old Post Road #3
Greenwich, CT 06830
203-869-2340

LESCO, Inc.*
20005 Lake Road, Rocky River, OH 44116
800-321-5325 NATIONWIDE
Serving the Met GCSA
With Our “Store-On-Wheels”

Stephen Kay, Golf Course Architect*
P.O. Box 81, Purchase, NY 10577
914-963-9555
Long Range Planning, Remodeling, &
New Design

Egypt Farms, Inc.
Golf Green Topdressing
John Strickland
White Marsh, MD 21162
301-335-3700

Loft’s, Inc.
John Morrissey
Box 146
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
201-356-8700

Steven Willand
Bill Rapp
321 Fairfield Road
Fairfield, NJ 07006
201-227-5656

Elanco Products Co.
Bob Scott
560 Ashwood Road
Springfield, NJ 07081
201-376-7290

The Magovern Company*
Joseph Schnieder
P.O. Box 270
Stamford, CT 06907
1-800-243-9094

Terre Company*
Byron Johnson, Jr.
206 Delawanna Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07014
201-473-3393

Emerald Isle, Ltd.
Bob Middleton
2153 Newport Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
313-662-2727

Metro Milorganite, Inc.*
John G. Wistrand & Anthony L. Grasso
P.O. Box 267
Hawthorne, NY 10532
914-347-4222

Turf Products Corporation*
A1 Tretara - Joe Kennedy
1496 John Fitch Boulevard
South Windsor, CT 06074
203-528-9508

Glenmore Landscape Service*
Glenn S. Moore
RR3 Box 199 Hackgreen Rd.
Pound Ridge, NY 10576
914-764-4348

MONTCO/SURF-SIDE/ZAP!
Surfactants - Defoamers
Box 404, Ambler, PA 19002
Robert Oechsle
Bus: 215-836-4992/Home: 215-628-3144

Westchester Ford Tractor*
Goldens Bridge, NY 10526
914-232-7746
John Apple
Hubert Greene & Jeff Underhill

Grass Roots Turf Products, Inc.*
P.O. Box 336, Mt. Freedom, NJ 07970
Ken Kubik 201-361-5943
Bert Jones 201-686-8709
Turfgrass Supplies

O. M. Scott & Sons*
A1 Arison
226 Barry Scott Drive
Fairfield, CT 06430
203-336-9890

Westchester Turf Supply, Inc.*
P.O. Box 198, Lincolndale, NY 10540
Serving the Fine Turf Profession
Bob Lippman
Bus: 914-277-3755/Home: 914-248-5790

Hawthorne Brothers Tree Service, Inc.*
5 Center Street
Bedford Hills, NY 10507
914-666-7035 and 203-531-1831
Professional Tree Care and Transplanting

Partac Golf Course Topdressing
Kelsey Park
Great Meadows, NJ 07838
James Carriere & Sons/J. & B. Trucking
914-937-2136/Bill & Joe Carriere

York Chemical Co., Inc.
Rick Allen
11 Jackson Avenue, Bayville, NY 11709
516-741-4301
Toll Free: 800-645-6007/800-248-4959