VOLUME 20, NUMBER 4 • JUNE 1990 T ee '"G reen PUBLISHED BY THE METROPOLITAN GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION | pecial Feature Renowned Entomologist Receives High Honors The MetGCSA honors Cornell Professor Emeritus, Dr. Haruo Toshiro, With the 1990 John Reid Lifetime Achievement Award There are roughly 25 million golfers in America, give or take a few million. And chances are not one in 100,000 has even heard the word Hyperodes, let alone made an attem pt to find out what it is. But you can wager a Nassau or two that every single M etGCSA super is not only thoroughly familiar with this pesky oriental import, but literally shivers at the sight and sound of it. Responsible for destroying tees, greens, and fairways of golf courses throughout the N ortheastern corridor of the country, the H yperodes grub or weevil has been Dr. Haruo Tashiro's lifework. As an entom ologist with Cornell U niversity's New York State Agricultural Experim ent Station in Geneva, Dr. Tashiro has worked dili­ gently toward controlling— and eradi­ cating— this menace and other pests and diseases decim ating turfgrasses and nursery stock. And that is precisely why the MetGCSA voted unanim ously to present its coveted John Reid Lifetime Achievement Award to Dr. Tashiro at the June 4 Invitational Tournament held at W inged Foot Golf Club. Affectionately known as "Tash," Dr. Tashiro is one of the w orld's most respected soil scientists. He is a leader in the newer concepts for control of soil and turf insects that destroy turf­ grasses and nursery stock in America. There are, according to the good doctor, 48 species of Hyperodes present in North America, and the Listronotus Maculicollis, as it has been officially dubbed in New York State, is exclusive to the lush grasses on tees, greens, and fairways and certain nursery stock. Dr. Tashiro has written and pub­ lished scores of scientific papers and periodicals on the subject, and his brand-new book, Turfgrass Insects of the United States and Canada, is considered the bible on the subject. He is, to his chosen field, what Dr. Benjamin Spock is to pediatrics and Joe Dey to the rules of golf: The primary source. Dr. Tashiro, a graduate of the Uni­ versity of California at Davis, holds a B.S. from Wheaton College in Illinois and an M.S. and Ph.D. from Cornell University. He spent almost 15 years as a highly respected entomologist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and served as professor of entomology at MetGCSA President Larry Pakkala congratu­ lates Reid Award Winner Dr. Haruo Tashiro. Cornell from 1967 to May 1983, when he was named professor emeritus. In addition, he's gained worldwide acclaim for his research and contribu­ tions in the study of ecology and biology; the control of the European chafer; fumigation in controlling nursery stock pests; and the biological control of citrus and fruit diseases. Presenting the John Reid Award to Dr. Tashiro was Ted Horton, former MetGCSA president and longtime friend of the distinguished honoree. "I am honored to know Dr. Tashiro, both as friend and professional," says Ted, director of sports (continued on page 7) Also in This Issue I Popularity Has Its Problems | How the Winning Teams Stacked Up in the 1990 Invitational Tournament | Stay Tuned for These Events Q J Q Member Notables Bob Alonzi Hosts 1990 Invitational At-a-Glance Guide to Underground Storage Tank Rules & Regulations ] May Meeting Scorecard y resident’s Message Popularity Has Its Problems If you've been attending our functions—or following the Tee to Green lately—you know that we've had record-breaking success with our meetings this year. We've had higher-than-ever numbers for golf and dinner, and the Invitational sold out in just three days. (I only hope the momentum continues.) That brings me to the point o f this month's message: With the growing popularity of of our meetings and attendance on the rise, it's more critical than ever that you respond as quickly as possible when you receive your meeting notices or tournament invitations. We had a few disappointed members who were closed out of the Winged Foot Invitational because they either received their mail late or just weren't able to respond in time to secure a spot in the tournament. Please, if you haven't received a mailing at least seven days before a scheduled m eeting or event (keep your eye on the Tee to Green or the meeting schedule w e've included on page 4 of the 1990 Membership Direc­ tory), give us a call and w e'll do our best to accommodate you. All our committee mem bers are working hard to see that everything runs smoothly, and I can assure you that there is extrem e effort put forth to accommodate MetGCSA members in a timely manner. But let's face it, w e're all human, so there are going to be times when something falls through the cracks. We will be discussing ways to keep errors to a minimum and, just as im ­ portant, to improve our sign-up system—particularly for events, like the Invitational, which have a cap on the number of participants. In fact, w e're thinking about holding a lottery, which would allow members who attend meetings regularly to ensure a place in the Invitational. Let me know what you think of this idea, and tell me about any other ideas you might have. In all our discussions, the prime objective, of course, is to find m easures that will ensure fairness to all Met members— and enhance the quality of service to our membership. But we can't do that without your help and cooperation. Something as simple as sending those reservation forms back early and letting us know if you haven't received a m ailing are small steps that can make a big differ­ ence in our ability to serve you— and serve you well. LARRY PAKKALA, CGCS President ■ Golf/Meeting, Tuesday, July Ardsley Country Club, Ardsley-on-Hudson, NY H ost : George Pierpoint P la ce: Come One, Come A ll ■ MetGCSA Picnic D a t e : Monday, July 30 P l a c e : The all-new W oodway Beach Club, Stamford, CT D etails : Bring the family for an after­ noon— and evening— of fun and games at the newly renovated Beach Club. Tennis, swimming, volleyball, and all the hot dogs and hamburgers you can eat are yours for $10 per adult. Chil­ dren go free. W atch for a mailing. 2 / Tee to Green President LAWRENCE PAKKALA, CGCS Woodway Country Club Vice President TIMOTHY O'NEILL, CGCS Country Club of Darien Secretary JOHN O'KEEFE, CGCS Preakness Hills Country Club Treasurer JOSEPH ALONZI, CGCS Fenway Golf Club Past President SCOTT NIVEN, CGCS Stanwich Club DANIEL BRETON Silver Spring Country Club JOHN CARLONE Middle Bay Country Club MATTHEW CEPLO Westchester Hills Golf Club ANTHONY GRASSO Willow Ridge Country Club ROBERT LIPPMAN Westchester Turf Supply EARL MILLETT Ridgeway Country Club TIMOTHY MOORE Knollwood Country Club JEFFREY SCOTT Apawamis Club Executive Secretary JAN RUSSO Tee to Green Staff pcoming Events Meeting Reminder Board of Directors ■ 1990 Poa Annual Golf Tournament D a t e : Monday, August 13 P l a c e : Ridgeway CC, W hite Plains, NY D eta ils : Sponsored by the MetGCSA and the N ew York State Turfgrass Association, this event is being run to benefit turfgrass research. F or furth er inform ation , c a l l : Mike Maffei at 914-279-7179. ■ Summer Social: "Manhattan Skyline Dinner Cruise" Tuesday, August 21 A repeat of last year's popular event, this evening of dinner and danc­ ing will embark at the New Rochelle Harbor. Sailing the East River aboard a cruise ship, you'll enjoy spectacular views of Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty. Stay tuned for further details. D a te: D eta ils : Editors TIM MOORE EARL MILLETT 9 1 4 -5 9 2 -7 8 2 9 9 1 4 -9 4 8 -5 6 0 6 Managing Editor PANDORA C. WOJICK Editorial Committee TONY BAVIELLO MATT CEPLO BERT DICKINSON PAT LUCAS MARY MEDONIS MIKE MONGON DENNIS PETRUZZELLI GEORGE PIERPOINT Advertising Manager MATT CEPLO 9 1 4 -9 4 8 -5 0 2 3 Photographer DOMINIC RICHICHI TEE TO GREEN is published eight times a year. Copyright © 1990 the Metropolitan Golf Course Superintendent Association. ADDRESS: P.O. Box 396, Mamaroneck, NY 10543. June 1990 Q o t a b l e Notes Bob Alonzi Hosts 1990 Invitational Tournament Tree Country Club in Greenwich, CT. There, Bob had the unusual opportunity to assume a dual role— as both superin­ tendent and club manager. In 1979, he accepted the superinten­ dent's position at Fairview Country Club in Greenwich, where he stayed until moving to Winged Foot in '84. Like most superintendents, working outdoors is an aspect of the job Bob en­ joys. But perhaps his greatest source of ob came to W inged Foot in time satisfaction is building strong bonds to help with final preparations with key employees and working with for the 1984 U.S. Open— and from that crew members to meet the club's excep­ tionally high standards. day, has strived to m aintain those Bob and his wife, Kim— who most of conditions for the club's nearly 950 you probably know from her active par­ members. ticipation in the Social & W elfare Com­ Because the club prefers not to mittee— live in Greenwich, CT, with tamper with its near-flawless design, their four children: Jennifer, Robie, Bob's limited his projects to general Dana, and Cassie. restoration— the most dram atic being In his spare time, you'll find Bob gar­ the preservation and restoration of the dening, woodworking— he built the club's classic Tillinghast bunkers. home where he and his family have Before launching into his first job lived since 1974— or socializing with as superintendent at Rye Golf Club, friends. Bob attended the Rutgers two-year BERT DICKINSON Turf School and spent time in ¿he U.S. Westchester Country Club Army. He then moved to Burning The June 4 Invitational Tournament brought 170 MetGCSA superintendents, green chairmen, club officials, and pros to the links of the famed Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, NY. Superbly conditioned by Superintendent Bob Alonzi and his crew, the Tillinghastdesigned course is ranked high on the list of "GOLF Magazine's 100 Greatest Courses in the World." B And the Winners Are... H ere's how the winning team s fared at the June 4 Invitational at Winged Foot Golf Club: Low Net Winners 59 Heritage Hills of W estchester T. Polidor, D. Delano J.Cipriano, Currie, 62 Fenway Golf Club, J. Alonzi, Low Gross Winners 66 Winged Foot Golf Club, B. Alonzi, T. Nieporte, J. Lynch, E. O'Reilly 67 Preakness Hills Country Club 69 M ount Kisco Country Club Fred Scheyhing, M. Manolis, D. Adams, B. Bawer June 1990 Scholarship Recipients Let's hear a round of applause for the three 1990 scholarship recipients who will be honored at the Met7s July 24 meeting: Christopher DiMarzo, Chris­ topher Horton, and Patrick Lucas. Some background on these worthy recipients— and their proud fathers: Christopher DiMarzo is a Management major at Bryant University in Smithfield, RI. H e's Dominick DiMarzo's son, superintendent at Sunningdale CC. Christopher Horton is a freshman at Trinity University in San Antonio, TX, and is Ted H orton's son, director of sports and grounds at Westchester CC. And Patrick Lucas, a Turf major at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, MA, is Pat Lucas' son, su­ perintendent at Innis Arden GC. Way to Go! ■ Fenway Superintendent Joe Alonzi and Dave Marmelstein of Steven Willand, Inc. ran in the Long Island Half Marathon May 6. No ribbons, but both finished in honorable times. ■ Ridgeway Superintendent Earl Millett was the low qualifier for the Ike Tournament at Fenway GC, where he once worked as an assistant. New Members ]. Fox, M. Rosengarten, R. Weinshank 63 Madison G olf Club, M. Sinto, B. Ryan, J. Vebaro, N. Lyons J. O'Keefe, D. Sarta, P. Kramer, P. Smith A Nice Gesture Ever have to buy a gift for "the person who has everything?" That's the dilemma Old Oaks Superintendent Mark M illett and Golf Pro Bob Heins faced when former Green Chairman Lowell Schulman was due to get mar­ ried. Their solution? Donating $250 to the M et's Scholarship Fund in the Schulmans' honor. N ice idea, guys. Heritage Hills takes the Invitational trophy with their low net score of 59. The winning team (from left to right): Golf Pro Joe Cipriano, Green Chairman John Currie, Superintendent Todd Polidor, and VP & General Mgr. Doug Delano. ■ Phil Anderson, Class AS, Huntington Country Club, Huntington, NY. ■ W illiam Bodemer, Class B, South­ ward Ho Country Club, Bayshore, NY. ■ James DeLibero, Class C, Landscape Supply Co., Branchville, NJ. ■ Thomas Fedora, Class B, Deepdale Golf Club, Manhassett, NY. ■ Dave Savone, Class D, Quaker Ridge G olf Club, Scarsdale, NY. ■ Joseph Stahl, Metro Milorganite, Inc., Bedford Hills, NY. Tee to Green / 3 ork Smarts Underground Storage Tanks: Are Yours Safe and Sound? An At-a-Glance Guide to New Rules and Regulations Governing the Underground Storage Tanks at Your Course Underground storage tanks have failed the test of time. Many older varieties have leaked petroleum into the soil— some of them seriously enough to reach groundwater sup­ plies. W hy the failure rate? There are four basic reasons: 1. They weren't corrosion protected. Most tanks used on golf courses were made of unprotected steel, which can corrode— usually without anyone ever knowing it. charts that'll give you an instant picture of m inimum requirements for new and old tanks and piping, along with deadlines for complying. The charts address three essential areas: Leak detection, corrosion protec­ tion, and spill/overfill prevention. And they apply to any facility with a com­ bined storage capacity o i 1,100 gallons. This means you could have one 1,100gallon tank or several smaller tanks that add up to 1,100 gallons. A few words to the wise: Keep in mind that local regulations take prece­ dence over state or federal, so before doing any work on your petroleum storage tanks, contact your regional office of the EPA for further assistance and information. W hen you get the go-ahead on your plans, be sure to use a qualified installer w ho's well versed in the laws. That'll take a load off your shoulders and, more impor­ tant, ensure proper installation. Important Notice N ew law mandates that any golf course with an underground storage tank will have to ensure that it can cover the expense of correcting a petroleum leak or spill. Though there are several ways to 2. Many weren't installed properly. Faulty installation increases the poten­ tial for petroleum leaks. If, for ex­ ample, poor backfill were used or it wasn't compacted properly, the likelihood of future problems soars. 3. They didn't have spill or overfill pro­ tection. Older tanks were installed without catchment basins or automa­ tic shutoff devices or alarms. W ithout these safeguards, a delivery person could mistakenly overfill your tank and cause the petroleum to spill into the soil, contaminating the area. 4. Piping failed. According to EPA studies, most leaks result from piping failures. The root cause: Piping is smaller and less sturdy than tanks are. It's usually assembled in the field with numerous connections and close to the surface. And it suffers more than tanks from installation mistakes, excessive surface loads, and stress from underground movement and corrosion. A series of new rules and regula­ tions have been established by local, state, and federal governments to guard against these and other tank failures that could put our groundwa­ ter in jeopardy. Though m ost super­ intendents know these laws exist, few— understandably— have exam­ ined them closely enough to fully grasp how they might apply to their own operations. If you're one of the uninformed, never fear. W e've published two EPA 4 / Tee to Green Minimum Requirements for Underground Storage Tanks Leak Detection New Tanks 2 Choices • Monthly Monitoring* • Monthly Inventory Control and Tank Tightness Testing Every 5 Years (You can use this choice for only 10 years after installation.) Existing Tanks 3 Choices • Monthly Monitoring* • Monthly Inventory Control and Annual Tank Tightness Testing (This choice can be used only until December 1988.) • Monthly Inventory Control and Tank Tightness Testing Every 5 Years. (This choice can be used for only 10 years after adding corrosion protection and spill/ overfill prevention or until December 1998, whichever date is later.) New & Existing Pressurized Piping Set One • Automatic Flow Restrictor • Automatic Shutoff Device and • Continuous Alarm System Choice of 1 from each set New & Existing Suction Piping 3 Choices Set Two • Annual Line Testing • Monthly Monitoring* (except automatic tank gauging) • Monthly Monitoring* (except automatic tank gauging) • Line Testing Every 3 Years • No Requirements (if the system has specific characteristics) Corrosion Protection New Tanks 3 Choices Existing Tanks 4 Choices New Piping 2 Choices Existing Piping 2 Choices • Coated and Cathodically Protected Steel • Fiberglass • Steel Tank Clad With Fiberglass • Same Options as for New Tanks • Add Cathodic Protection System • Interior Lining • Interior Lining & Cathodic Protection • Coated and Cathodically Protected Steel • Fiberglass • Same Options as for New Piping • Cathodically Protected Steel Spill/Overfill Prevention All Tanks • Catchment Basins and • Automatic Shutoff Devices or • Overfill Alarms or • Ball Float Valves * Monthly Monitoring includes Automatic Tank Gauging, Vapor Monitoring, Interstitial Monitoring, Groundwater Monitoring, Other Approved Methods. 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"In his quiet and unassuming manner, Tash remains one of the most this country (in 1888), he was also in­ strumental in forming the first golf club respected turfgrass entom ologists in at St. Andrews and, later, the USGA and the world today. "W hen other pursuits are normally the Metropolitan Golf Association. But expected during retirem ent years," he probably even more important to super­ intendents is that John Reid, by recog­ continues, "Tash authored a compre­ nizing that golf courses require daily hensive reference on turfgrass pests maintenance and care, was, in large part, that has proved invaluable to golf course superintendents. The MetGCSA responsible for establishing the golf course management profession. is fortunate to have developed an Previous recipients of the John Reid enviable association with this leading Award are Dr. Ralph Engel, renowned scientist and gentle man of the soil." turf specialist at Rutgers University; one­ Scott Niven, property m anager at The Stanwich Club and past president time U.S. Open golf champion and CBSof the M etGCSA, refers to Dr. Tashiro TV commentator Ken Venturi; Alexan­ der Radko, retired head of the U.S. Golf as a "hero in my book, whose dedi­ cated work has saved acres of fairways, Association's turf Green Section; and Guido Cribari, retired executive sports greens, and tees from the ravages of editor of the Gannett-Westchester Hyperodes. W e hope to elevate his efforts and accom plishm ents with this Newspapers, Inc. pecial Feature (continued from page 1) Reid Award --------------- Rent Trenching need not be hard work, nor does it have to take for­ ever or cost a fortune. Bring us the problem, we’ll equip you with just the right trencher, de­ liver it to your site, and pick it up after you have completed the job. A complete selection of earth moving equipment is always avail­ able. Excavators, crawler loaders, skid steer loaders, conveyors... the choice is yours. The cost is low, the quality is high, ^complete instructions come with it, free. ■fgf-zWz rÿÿH Éïï 11 Washington PI., N.White Plains NY 10603 corecard Another Meeting Success Once again, a m eeting with record numbers in attendance: We had 109 for golf and 150 for dinner at the superintendent/manager meeting held May 24 at Sunningdale Country Club. Those who came for the golf were able to enjoy play on a course finely conditioned by Dominick DiMarzo and his staff, while diners were treated to what seemed to be a never-ending selection of out-of-this-world food— thanks to Club M anager Armond Ausserlecher. W e wrapped up the day with an informative talk from Brooklawn's PGA Golf Professional Jim O 'M ara, who explained staking the course for out of bounds and hazards and its effect on how the game is played. H ere's a look at how the golfers fared: Manager/Superintendent Teams Low Gross Winners Low Net Winners 1st T. Baviello & S. Bum , Pelham 2nd G. Pierpoint & S. Aries, 3rd D. DiM arzo & A. Ausserlecher 1st M. Sinto & F. Bum s Low Net Winners 1st T. W im fhem ier , Sunningdale CC 2nd J. Kennedy, Irra-Tech 3rd S. W att, Sunningdale CC June 1990 You can 't grow GRASS w ithout ROOTS Madison GC 2nd E. Millett & D. Vasquez The Rest ot the Field D. Kotiadis, Quaker Ridge GC rurf products, inc. Ridgeway CC Sunningdale CC Closest to the Pin g rass roots Low Gross Winners 1st J. Farrell, Lofts Seed 2nd M. Millett, Old Oaks CC 3rd L. Dodge, Essex Fells CC BERT JONES (201) 686-8709 KEN K U B IK (201) 361-5943 Longest Drive H. W aterous, Scarsdale GC Tee to Green / 7 P atro n D ire cto ry Patrons listed on this page are supporting our association. You are encouraged to support them. Alpine Tree Care, Inc. Serving New York, New Jersey, and Conn. White Plains: 914-948-0101 Brewster: 914-279-8800 Norwalk: 203-847-1855 A1 Preston's Garage Massey Ferguson, Sales & Service Shelton, CT 06484 203-735-3627 Argento's And Sons Inc. Turf Equipment: Parts and Service Louis Argento: 914-949-1152 1 Prospect Ave., White Plains, NY 10607 Bent Grass Sod Stormy Acres, West Haven, VT 05743 Kevin Gunn 802-265-3046 Blue Ridge Peat Farms Inc. Topdressing, Peat, Humus, &c Potting Soil Gene Evans 717-443-9596 Bruedan Corp. Bill Rapp Box 496, Greycourt Ave., Chester, NY 10918 914-469-2288 Dar Par Sales Golf Course & Tennis Supplies Outdoor Furniture Dominic A. Richichi 914-946-1743, FAX 914-946-0796 L. Delea & Sons Sod Farms Vincent Sasso 444 Elwood Rd., E. Northport, NY 11731 516-368-8022 D.J. Callahan Inc. Dennis Callahan, Golf Course Renovation P.O. Box 1435, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 518-584-7080/914-273-6568 EARTH WORKS, Deep Aerification Services Patrick Lucas, CGCS 81 Tomac Avenue, Old Greenwich, CT 06870 203-698-0030 Eastern Land Management Inc. Golf Course Restoration & Renovation 433 West Main St., Stamford, CT 06902 Bruce Moore: 203-324-3231 Egypt Farms, Inc. Green Topdressing, Sand, Construction Mixes White Marsh, MD 21162 800-899-SOIL Emerald Isle, Ltd. Bill Middleton 2153 Newport Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48103 313-662-2727 Fleet Pump & Service Group Donald Tiedemann 100 Calvert St., Harrison, NY 10512 914-835-3801 Glenmore Landscape Service Glenn S. Moore RR 3, Box 199, Hackgreen Rd. Pound Ridge, NY, 914-764-4348 Grass Roots Turf Products Inc. Bert Jones P.O. Box 336, Mt. Freedom, NJ 07970 201-686-8709 8 / Tee to Green Handy Rent All Tools to do your work, people to show you how Jim Conley No. White Plains, NY 10603, 914-761-2962 P.I.E. Supply Co. Paul Roche P.O. Box 3049, Milford, CT 06460 203-878-0658 Harford Industrial Minerals, Inc. Topdressing and Construction Mix P.O. Box 210, Joppa, MD 21085 301-679-9191 Proform High Performance Turf Products Turf Seeds, Fertilizer, Control Products NE, NY, LI - Jeff Kircher: 516-753-6506 NJ & South - Dave Jackson: 800-435-5296 Hawthorne Bros. Tree Service Inc. John R. Hawthorne & Charlie Siemers 5 Center St., Bedford Hills, NY 10507 914-666-7035/203-531-1831 Pro-Lawn Products, Inc. Stephen M. Kotowicz 30 Nashville Rd., Bethel, CT 06801 203-792-3032 Irra-Tech, Inc. Irrigation Installation, Server Drainage, Trenching 10 Newberry Place, Rye, NY 10580 Joe Kennedy: 914-967-9350 Stephen Kay, Golf Course Architect 495 New Rochelle Rd., Office 2B Bronxville, NY 10708 Office: 914-699-4437 Home: 914-738-3399 Irrigation Systems Incorporated Installation, Service, &c GC System Design P.O. Box 66, Windsor, CT 06095 203-727-9227 Steven Willand, Inc. Dave Marmelstein RT 206, Augusta, NJ 07822 201-579-5656 James Barrett Associates, Inc. Golf Course Irrigation Design & Consulting Jim Barrett 201-744-8237 Tee And Green Sod Inc. David Wallace P.O. Box 418, Exeter, RI 02822 401-295-1870 James Carriere & Sons, In c Bill Carriere 7 Cottage St., Port Chester, NY 10573 914-937-2136 The Terre Company of NJ, Inc. Byron Johnson Jr. 206 Delawanna Ave., Clifton, NJ 07014 Office: 201-473-3393 Home: 203-748-5069 Landscape Supply Company Wholesale Landscape Supplies James DeLibero 201-948-7170 Tony Bettino & Sons Paving, Cart Paths, Parking Lots, Excavation, and Drainage Projects Tony Bettino: 914-949-3362 LESCO, Inc. Seed, Fertilizer, Control Products, Equipment Greg Moran & Mike Oleykowski 800-825-3726/914-838-1650 Tuckahoe Turf Farms, Inc. Growers of Kentucky Blue Grass /Fescue Turf, Penncross Bentgrass available at V4” Height Skip Deubel, Sales Rep., 800-243-7582 Lofts Seed Inc. John Morrissey P.O. Box 146, Chimney Rock Rd. Bound Brook, NJ 08805,201-356-8700 Turf Products Corp. Peter Grace, Irrigation/A1 Tretera, Equipment 157 Moody Rd., P.O. Box 2576 Enfield, CT 06082,800-243-4355 Magovem Co. Peter M. Moran & Joe Schnieder Stamford, CT 800-243-9094 Turf Products Corporation Turfgrass Supplies Ernie Rizzio - Buddy Rizzio - Ron Lake 201-263-1234 Metro Milorganite Inc. Rick Apgar & Joe Stahl 365 Adams St., Bedford Hills, NY 10507 914-666-3171 Valley View Greenhouse Frank Amodio RR 2, Box 27, RT 123, So. Salem, NY 10590 914-533-2504/914-533-2526 Montco/Surf-Side Wetting Agents-Deformers Robert Oechsle & Peter Oechsle 215-628-3144/215-836-4992 W.A. Cleary's Chemical Co. Michael Kolb 1049 Somerset St., Somerset, NJ 08873 201-247-8000 Nor-Am Chemical Company David J. Sylvester Area Sales Representative 203-828-8905 Westchester Ford Tractor Inc. John Apple Meadow St., Goldens Bridge, NY 10526 914-232-7746 O.M. Scott & Sons Company Randy Van Yahres 16 Diane Lane, East Northport, NY 11731 516-266-2272 Westchester Turf Supply, Inc. Serving the Fine Turf Profession P.O. Box 198, Lincolndale, NY 10540 Bob Lippman: 914-248-7476 Partac Golf Course Top-Dressing Kelsey Park, Great Meadows, NJ 07838 Jim Kelsey: 800-247-2326 Bill & Joe Carriere: 914-937-2136 Wilfred MacDonald, Inc. Michael J. Pelrine 340 Main Ave., Clifton, NJ 07014 201-471-0244 June 1990