President's Message

Water Shortages
Aren’t All Bad

E

very cloud has a silver lining.
That’s an old adage that, this
season, has meant something to
me and a lot o f other superinten­
dents in our area. Though recordbreaking temperatures and water shor­
tages have caused many o f us more than
a few sleepless nights, they’ve also
helped drive home the critical impor­
tance o f having adequate irrigation sys­
tems and on-site water supplies.
A number o f superintendents, for
instance, have won the automatic irr­
igation systems they’ve long petitioned
for, and others have gotten the funding
to expand ponds and wells.
At Darien, we have three wells and a
holding pond on the property that we
supplement with town water. By
August 24, we had used 2.5 million
gallons o f the town’s water—and about
$10,000 o f my budget dollars. Pretty
typical. What wasn’t typical was that
shortly after the 24th—as town water
supplies began to dwindle—we were
cut off and had to rely on our own
resources.
This has forced us to reevaluate not
only our on-site water supplies but also
the efficiency o f our pump house and
irrigation system. As a result, this fall,
we’ll be deepening one o f our three
wells—from 200 to 500 feet. With that,
we hope to be able to pump at least 60
gallons per minute, which would double
the well’s production, (continued on page 2)

Special Feature

Firing Squad: How to Give Someone the
Boot Without Getting Kicked Back
e’ve all done it . . . hired som e­
one who looked great on paper
—or at first glance—and then
after a short time on the job
discovered they weren’t going to cut
the mustard. Unfortunately, it’s a lot
easier to hire bad apples than it is to
weed them out.
In fact, owing to a growing body o f
law and an increasingly litigious work
force, firing employees has become a
complicated—and sometimes risky—
business. Each year, companies spend
millions o f dollars defending lawsuits
brought by former employees who feel
they were fired unjustly.
I f you think, “Ahhh, this kind o f
thing doesn’t happen to superinten­
dents,” guess again. More than a few
o f your fellow colleagues have been
called on the carpet for their firing
practices. (N o, we won’t name names.)
So to help you and your club stay
out o f harm’s way when you have to
send an employee packing, here’s a
look at the law and some pointers on
procedure.

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Firing by the Book

Your first legal consideration in firing an
employee is to be sure that the dismissal
in no way constitutes discrimination
based on race, color, creed, religion,
national origin, age, sex, union mem­
bership or activity, and physical or men­
tal handicap.
Beyond that, and in the absence o f
either a union or private employment
contract, common law deems that most
employees without a formal contract
( “employees at will” ) can be fired at any
time for any reason, with no legal
recourse.
Now, however, the right o f an em­
ployer to fire at will is facing a serious
challenge. Under the concept o f
“ wrongful discharge,” the courts have
established a new cause o f action that
permits lawsuits by employees who have
not been discriminated against per se
but feel they’ve been dumped unfairly.
Although the formal definition varies
from state to state, many wrongful
discharge cases are based on the pres­
ence o f an “ implied (continued on page 4)

Also in This Issue

( 2 ) September Meeting Site and Host
Revisited

( 5 ) Dual Educational Opportunity
^
( 7 ) Powelton Golf Results
( 3 ) Write Your Way to Fame and Fortune ^
( 7 ) Met Two-Ball Champs
( 4 ) Time-Tested Firing Tactics

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Water Shortages Aren’t All Bad
Boari! of Directors

Though the project will run us about
$10,000, a productive well will quickly
pay for itself by alleviating our depen­
dence on public water. What’s more,
it will allow us to continue to water
the course when public water use is
restricted.
At the same time, I ’ll be making plans
to redesign our irrigation system to
guarantee a more efficient and even
distribution o f water. I ’m hoping to go
from a single-row to a double-row
system, since as you know, single large
heads tend to overwater the middle areas
and leave the outer reaches dry. In the
same sweep, we’ll be taking a look at our
pump house. I ’ve often said a pump
station is the heart o f a club’s mainte­
nance operation. I f your pumps don’t
work, even the best irrigation system in
the world won’t pull you through.
All this said to drive home the point
that it’s in our best interest to become
as self-sufficient, where water’s con­
cerned, as possible. If this season isn’t
enough to help your lobbying efforts,
there are other advantages to expanding
water resources and irrigation systems
you might discuss with your Green
Committee.
If you want to enlarge a pond, for

instance, you might suggest how it can
improve the playability or aesthetics o f
one or two o f your holes. I f you’d like
to dig a well, you might point out the
cost savings—as I did—o f not having to
buy water from your town or city.
Similarly, if you’d like to go from a
manual to an automatic irrigation
system, you can always tally up the
money you’ll save in labor required to
hand water your course—particularly
through a heat wave. Even upgrading
a system has its advantages, the prime
one being a consistendy greener and
more playable course, but equally
important is that the more efficient
your system is, the better use you’ll
make o f the water you have available.
N o matter what you choose to do,
seeking ways to better manage your
course’s water sends two important
messages. T o your Green Committee,
it shows you’re not only an effective
manager, but also have the club’s best
interest at heart. To the public, it
shows that superintendents and golf
courses are not only sensitive to the
environment, but also environmentally
responsible.
TIM O ’N E IL L , CGCS
President

President
TIMOTHY O’NEILL, CGCS

Country Club of Darien
Vice President
JOSEPH AL0NZI, CGCS

Westchester Country Club
Secretary
JOHN O'KEEFE, CGCS

Preakness Hills Country Club
Treasurer
EARL MILLETT

Ridgeway Country Club
Past President
LAWRENCE PAKKALA, CGCS

Woodway Country Club
JOHN CARL0NE

Middle Bay Country Club
MATTHEW CEPL0

Westchester Hills Golf Club
WILLIAM HEINTZ

Hampshire Country Club
MICHAEL M 0N G 0N

Areola Country Club
TIMOTHY MOORE

Knolfwood Country Club
JEFFREY S C O n , CGCS

Apawamis Club
STEVEN SWEET

Westchester Country Club

Spotlight

ALLAN TRETERA

Turf Products Corp.

Will Heintz and Hampshire Host
September Meeting

Executive Secretary
JAN RUSSO

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etGCSA members had the plea­
sure o f spending September
20—the date o f the season’s
second to last golf meeting and
the final round o f the Met Area Team
Championship— on Hampshire Country
Club links.
Designed in 1927 by the architec­
tural team Devereaux Emmet and A1
Tull, the course is a manageable 110
acres. H ost Superintendent Will Heintz
has been with the club nearly nine o f
those 66 years, and though like most
superintendents he’s undertaken numer­
ous special projects in his tenure, he’s
reluctant to embellish on the fruits o f

his labor. He humbly describes
Hampshire as a “pretty little course”
and ua very good job .” The r e st. . .
well, we’re sure you saw for yourself.
Will came to Hampshire after five
seasons at Westchester Country Club
under then Superintendent Ted H or­
ton. “ Ted was extremely hardworking
and very fair,” says Will. “ I had the
utmost respect for him.” Though Will
had held an assistant’s position at
Teugega Country Club in Rome, NY—
and various other seasonal positions
during his high school and then college
years—when he came to Westchester, it
was back to square one. “ I started on

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FYI

Write Your Way to
Fame and Fortune
the divot crew,” Will remembers.
But then, few things about Will’s
career path were typical. When he
finished high school, he attended St.
Lawrence University and graduated with
a B.S. in biology. From there, he
worked in a stone quarry, one o f the
major industries near his hometown
Clinton, NY. aI knew I didn’t want to
spend all my time indoors doing scien­
tific research,” says Will about his deci­
sion to work at the quarry, wand I
wanted to stay around my hometown.”
But it didn’t take Will long to see he
was going nowhere—quickly. That’s
when he decided to pursue a career in
turfgrass management.
“ When I applied to U M ass’s Winter
School, they were accepting only five
applicants from out o f state,” says Will.
“ Fortunately, I was able to convince the
dean then—Dean Denison— that I
needed that degree from UMass. He let
me in.”

Will received his certificate in 1977,
and after a two-year stint at Teugega, he
and Linda, his wife o f 17 years, relocated
to Portchester, NY. The rest is history.
Will and Linda still have family ties in
upstate New York, and they’ve kept an
old stone schoolhouse, which they re­
stored before leaving the area, as a home
away from home. “We spend time up
there during the winter,” says Will, who
among other things, has a passion for
the simple life.
Two o f Will’s other after-hour in­
terests are golf and music. After some
prodding, he admitted to being a banjo
player—accomplished enough to play a
few “ gigs” now and then. He fondly
remembers making guest appearances
when a friend’s bluegrass band played in
Greenwich Village.
Will’s been a MetGCSA Board mem­
ber for the past two years and is cur­
rently Chairman o f the Education and
Government Relations Committees.

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Firing Squad
contract” between an employer and
employee. That might include a lengthy
term o f employment, a record o f regular
raises or promotions, and even such
casual verbal assurances as, “You know,
Joe, you’ve got a great future here at
the club.”
Even when such claims can’t be sub­
stantiated, they can become evidence.
And labor lawyers will tell you that if the
case goes to trial, a jury’s sympathy will
more likely rest with the employee than
with the employer.
Your Line of Defense

“ progressive discipline” approach. In
short, here’s how it works:
• Begin with a frank discussion o f the per­
formance or conduct problem. D e­
scribe the appropriate corrective mea­
sures, and oudine your personal expec­
tations o f the employee.

Worth Noting . . .
One study showed that the majority of all
firings are the employer’s— not the
employee’s— fault. The prime offenders:
bad hiring due poor screening, Interview­
ing, and reference checking; inadequate
training; and shoddy supervision.

The first step in protecting yourself from
claims like these is to make sure that,
before terminating an employee, you let
him know there’s a serious performance
problem and give him ample warnings.
In fact, communication and documenta­
Experts also advise that you use this
tion should begin the moment you fore­ meeting to express confidence in the
see trouble so the employee has a fair
person’s ability to improve.
shot at correcting the problem. Many
• if this heart-to-heart talk has little effect,
experts recommend what’s called a
the next step would be to put your

complaints in a memo that restates the
original problem, the required solu­
tions, and what you expect o f the em­
ployee. It should also mention the pre­
vious conversation and when you expect
to see results. This memo should make
it clear that the employee’s job is—or is
about to be—on the line.
Labor attorneys also recommend that
you have employees sign the memo, not
to indicate agreement, but to prove that
they’ve seen it so they can’t deny it
later. The same applies to any second
or third “ warning” memos you issue.
• You should also be diligent about collecting
or noting other evidence of incompetence.

For instance, if your assistant’s record­
keeping is sloppy or error-laden, retain a
copy for your files. In addition, you
should note all relevant incidences o f
misconduct, lateness, absenteeism, and
other behavioral problems in your
calendar or employee file. Also record
the dates, general content, and outcome
o f any meetings or conversations you
have with the employee.
• Be aware not only of the content, but also
the tone and volatility of your documentation.

Happy Endings
hen you fire someone, it’s easy
to get so caught up in the sub­
stance that you forget all about
form. But fine-tuning your ap­
proach can make the whole process
more humane—and prevent the kind o f
bad blood that leads to litigation. Here
are a few tips from a well-known execu­
tive recruiter, Robert Half, and his
book Robert H a lf on H iring:
• Do It yourself and In private. Delegating
a dismissal to your assistant is unfair all
around. Not only do you lose control
o f how it’s handled, but you also set a
bad example for others on your staff.
• Be prepared. Have all the relevant
paperwork ready: Pink slip, owed pay,
memos detailing the amount o f pension
plans accruing, etc.

W

• Don’t beat around the bush about why
you’re firing the person. And don’t try to

soften the blow by offering false hope
o f later reinstatement. What you “pro( 4)

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mise” in a moment o f weakness may
come back to haunt you.
• Start strong. Try leading into the
crusher with a positive evaluation:
“You’re great with the crew, Joe. I just
don’t think this job was keyed to your
strengths.”
• Be prepared for severe reactions. Even
though studies show that, except in rare
cases, employees expect to be fired, the
reality still hits hard. Be sympathetic;
give the employee some time to accept
the news; then focus on the next steps.
• Be consistent. D on’t promise termina­
tion “ fringes,” like an extended stay in
the club’s employee quarters, unless
you’re prepared to offer the same to the
next employee you fire.
• Consider the ripple effect. Handle other
employees’ questions and concerns with
reasonable candor. And try passing out
some reassuring positive feedback; others
may be worried that they’re next.

Though you’re not legally obligated to
show your documentation to the em­
ployee, you may be asked to open your
files if you’re dragged into court. Any
notations that are less-than-professional
will surely work against you.
• If your club has an employee manual, pay
close attention to procedures for employee
terminations. I f they’re billed as “ guide­

lines” or “ recommendations,” there are
usually no legal ramifications if you
decide not to follow them to the letter.
But if the procedures can be construed
as club policy, then employees who feel
they haven’t been fired “ by the book”
can turn around and claim wrongful
discharge.
Exit Lines

In the end, the more grounded you are
in the legal and ethical rules o f the road,
the less likely it is that the next time you
give someone the boot, you’ll get
kicked around in the process.

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Upcoming Events

Notables

MetGCSA Loses Longtime Member
t is with deep regret that we an­
nounce the death o f Craig Wistrand
September 2 after a brief illness.
Superintendent o f the Round Hill
Club for the past 15 years, Craig was a
longtime member o f the M etGCSA,
who once helped steer the association
from a seat on the Board o f Directors.
Craig leaves behind his wife, Betty,
and two children, Jason and Jill. Craig
is also survived by a sister, Linda
Hinchcliffe o f Lexington, KY, and his
father, John Wistrand, who is a Life

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member o f the Met and former partner
in Metro Milorganite.
The Family Relations Committee is
arranging a benefit tournament for
October 25 at the Round Hill Club to
assist Craig’s wife and children. Watch
for a mailing. We hope you’ll partici­
pate in this worthwhile cause.
In the meantime, donations may be
made in Craig’s memory to Greenwich
Hospital Hospice or to Cancer Care o f
Connecticut, 120 East Ave., Norwalk,
C T 06850.

A Thank You Long Overdue
The M etGCSA would like to personally thank the following commercial members
for their generosity in funding the open bar on our July 21 Manhattan Skyline
Dinner Cruise:

Dual Educational
Opportunity
he M etGCSA and the MGA have
joined forces in presenting the Pro­
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Green Chairman Educational
Seminar on Tuesday, October 19 at
Westchester Country Club in Rye, NY.
The educational seminar, from 9:30 11 a.m., will feature golf course architect
Stephen Kay speaking on bunker restora­
tion. Seminar participants can continue
their education outdoors with manufac­
turer and supplier booths and ongoing
equipment demos. Other field day at­
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and athletic field maintenance seminar.
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Scorebreakers at the July Powelton
Meeting

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First Flight (0-11)

Low Gross Winners

75
76

Ron Shapiro, Bruedan Corp.
Mark Millett, Old Oaks C C

Second Flight (12-18)
Low Gross Winners

79
84

Wayne Remo, Rock Spring Club
Ernie Steinhoffer, Guest

Third Flight (19-25)
Low Gross Winners

89
91

But as the match headed for the final
seven holes, an already-bleak day
worsened. The rain intensified and the
temperature plummeted. Chuck and
Fred kept their games steady and man­
aged to come back and win four out o f
the next six holes. The match finished
Low Net Winners
out on the 16th hole.
It’s only fitting the match finished
68 Joe Cotone, B riar H all C C
this
way. If you remember, under more
69 Ken Clear, Alpine, the Care of Trees
severe weather conditions at Fenway,
Fred qualified on his own ball for the
final spot in the tournament.
Low Net Winners
T o reach the finals, both teams had
scored
impressive victories. Martineau67 Bob Alonzi, Winged Foot GC
Scheyhing
beat M ongon-O ’Keefe 4 and
67 Mike Cook, Alpine, the Care of Trees
3 and Grasso-Wojick scored a similar
victory over Leary-Savone.
Congratulations to everyone who
Low Net Winners
participated, and thanks for your
support and enthusiasm.
74 Scott Schukraft, Huntsville GC
DAVE M AH O NEY
74 Todd Polidor, H eritage H ills
Siwanoy Country Club

eventy-eight golfers teed it up at The Powelton Club in Newburgh, NY, July
26. The scorecard may have read only 6,037 yards—short by today’s stan­
dards for courses— but the narrow fairways and tricky greens challenged even
the best players in the Individual Best Ball Tourney. Here’s the outcome:

Bob Welch, Rock Ridge C C
Jim DeLibero, Landscape Supply

Fourth Flight (26 and Above)
Low Net Winners Only

70
72

Tom Tooley, M ount Kisco C C
Dom DiMarzo, Sunningdale C C

Closest to the Pin

#7 Bob Welch, Rock Ridge C C
#16 Chuck Martineau, Whippoorwill

73
74

Jim McNally, Greenrock Corp.
Mike Mullane, Guest

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Longest Drive

#12 Mark Millett, Old Oaks CC

Host superintendent Bob DeMarco provided outstanding conditions—the greens,
in particular, were simply superb. Great job, Bobby. Also deserving a round o f
applause are G olf Professional Bob Minicozzi, who was a great help in making the
golf arrangements, and Manager Ted Hennes and his staff for the delicious food
and sensational service.
As a golf chairman, a well-organized, efficient, and cooperative management
team at a host club is your best friend. Setting up and running the meeting at
Powelton was a pleasure.
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Almstead Tree Co. Inc.
Kevin Wyatt
58 Beechwood Ave., New Rochelle, NY 10801
914-576-0193
f t Alpine, the Care o f Trees
Excellence in Tree Care
NY: 914-948-0101
NJ: 201-445-4949 CT: 203-847-1855

f t Grass Roots T u rf Products Inc.
Ken Kubik: 201-361-5943
P.O. Box 336
Mt. Freedom, N J 07970

f t Shcmin Nurseries Inc.
Horticultural-Irrigation Supplies
Jim Hespc: 203-531-7352
1081 King St., Greenwich, CT 06831

f t Growth Products, Ltd.
Clare Reinbergen
P.O. Box 1259, White Plains, NY 10602
914-428-1316

f t Stephen Kay, G o lf Course Architects
Renovation, Master Planning, New Golf Courses
495 New Rochelle Rd., Office 2B
Bronxville, NY 10708,914-699-4437

A1 Preston’s Garage
Massey Ferguson, Sales & Service
Shelton, CT 06484
203-924-1747

f t Hawthorne Bros. Tree Service Inc.
Charles Siemers
5 Center S l , Bedford Hills, NY 10507
800-235-7035

Argento’s And Sons Inc.
Turf Equipment: Parts and Service
Louis Argento: 914-949-1152
1 Prospect Ave., White Plains, NY 10607

f t Irrigation Systems Incorporated
Installation, Service, & GC System Design
P.O. Box 66, Wmdsor, CT 06095
203-727-9227

f t Atlantic Irrigation Specialists Inc.
Tim Pogue/Ed Santalone
70 Research Drive, Stamford CT 06906
800-886-4774
f t Blue Ridge Peat Farms Inc.
Topdressing, Peat, Humus, & Potting Soil
Gene Evans
717-443-9596

Steven Willand, Inc.
Turf Equipment
P.O. Box 9, RT 206, Augusta, NJ 07822
201-579-5656

James Barrett Associates, Inc.
Golf Course Irrigation Design & Consulting
Jim Barrett
201-744-8237

f t The O.M. Scott & Sons Company
Area Technical Representatives
NY: Frank Marra, 516-286-7712
CT: Steve DiVito, 203-723-5190
f t The Terre Company o f N J, Inc.
Byron Johnson Jr.
206 Delawanna Ave., Clifton, NJ 07014
Office: 201-473-3393 Home: 203-748-5069

f t James Carrière & Sons, Inc.
Bill Carrière
7 Cottage St., Port Chester, NY 10573
914-937-2136

Ciba-Geigy Corp.
Randy R Moser
2120 Greyhorse Dr., Warrington, PA 18976
215-343-5654

f t Tec And Green Sod, Inc.
Bentgrass, Fescue, Rye, Sod Blends, Washed Sod
P.O. Box 418, Exeter, RI 02822
David Wallace: 401-789-8177

T B S Maintenance & Improvement
Tony Bettino
102 Fulton S l , White Plains, NY 10606
914-949-3362

Land Reclamation Inc.
Richard Borrelli
145 Old Kings Highway So., Darien, CT 06820
203-655-4222

f t Dar Par Sales
Golf Course & Tennis Supplies
Outdoor Furniture Dominic A. Richichi
914-946-1743, FAX 914-946-0796

f t LESC O , Inc.
Seed, Fertilizer, Control Products, Equipment
Greg Moran: 914-331-4869
800-321-5325

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Floratine Products, Trion Lifts,
Precision Small Engine Co., Flymo
Dave Basconi: 203-250-TURF

f t Lofts Seed, Inc.
John Farrell
P.O. Box 146, Bound Brook, NJ 08805
908-356-8700

f t Tuckahoe T u rf Farms, Inc.
Golf Course Turf Specialists
Bents, Fescues, Ryes, Blues
Skip Deubel: 800-243-7582

f t Metro Milorganite Inc.
Rick Apgar/Scott Apgar/Jo e Stahl
365 Adams St., Bedford Hüls, NY 10507
914-666-3171, FAX 914-666-9183

f t T u rf Products C orp./T O R O
George Gorton, Irrigation/Al Tretera, Equipment
P.O. Box 1200, Enfield, CT 06083
800-243-4355/203-763-3581

DeBuck’s Sod Farm
Grower and Supplier of Quality Bluegrass
and Fescue Sods
Ray Dorsey/Lconard DcBuck: 914-258-4131
DeLea Sod Farms
Vinnie Sasso/Joel Miller
444 Elwood Rd., East Northport, NY 11731
800-244-SODS/516-368-8022

M ontco/Surf- Side/Z ap!
Surfactan ts-Defoamers
Box 404, Amber, PA 19002
Robert Oeschlc: 215-836-4992/215-628-3144

f t T u rf Products Corporation
Ernie Rizzio - Buddy Rizzio
47 Howell Rd., P.O. Box 296
Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046, 201-263-1234

Double Eagle Equipment Co. Inc.
Jerome Pearlman
27 Lawnacre Rd., Wmdsor Locks, CT 06096
203-623-2500

Nor-Am Chemical Company
David J. Sylvester
311 Carriage Dr., Kensington, CT 06037
203-828-8905

f t Valley View Greenhouse
Frank Amodio
RT 123, R R 2, Box 27, So. Salem, NY 10590
914-533-2504/914-533-2526

Partac G olf Course Top-Dressing
Kelsey Park, Great Meadows, NJ 07838
Jim Kelsey: 800-247-2326
Bill & Joe Carrière: 914-937-2136

f t W.A. Cleary Chemical Co.
Robert Leslie: 201-746-6734
1049 Somerset S l , Somerset, N J 08873
908-247-8000/800-524-1662

P.I.E. Supply Company
Dedicated to Sales and Service of
Quality Irrigation Equipment
Call Steve Smith at 203-878-0658

f t Westchester Ford Tractor Inc.
John Apple
Meadow S l , Goldens Bridge, NY 10526
914-232-7746

f t Pro-Lawn Products, Inc.
Stephen Kotowicz
P.O. Box 2935, Danbury, CT 06813
203-792-3032

f t Westchester T u rf Supply, Inc.
Bob Iippm an/Bob Lippman Jr.
P.O. Box 198, Lincolndale, NY 10540
914-248-7476

f t Eastern Land Management Inc.
Bruce Moore
113 Canal St., Shelton, CT 06484
203-924-7272
Egypt Farms, Inc.
Topdressing, Construction Mixes, Bunker Sand,
Computerized Soil Blending
White Marsh, MD 21162, 800-899-7645 (SOIL)
f t Emerald Isle, Ltd.
Bill Middleton
2153 Newport Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48103
8 00-628-GROW

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E / T Equipment Co.
Bemie Whitc/John Ferrucio
425 S. Riverside Ave., Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520
914-271-6126, FAX 914-271-6146

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Fleet Pump & Service Group
Donald Tiedemann
100 Calvert St., Harrison, NY 10512
914-835-3801

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Glenmore Landscape Service
Glenn S. Moore
RR 3, Box 285, Hackgreen Rd.
Pound Ridge, NY 10576, 914-764-4348

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T L C Security Systems
Electronic Surveillance, Card Keys, Door Hardware
620 Mamaroneck Ave., Mamaroncck, NY 10543
Bob Thompson: 914-698-8382

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August 1993

Rhone-Poulenc C o ./C H IP C O
Greg Hutch
877 Yellowbank Rd., Toms River, NJ 08753
908-929-4657

f t SAV-A-TREE
Complete Tree & Shrub Care, "
Westchester: 914-666-8202
NJ: 201-891-5379 CT: 203-66

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White Contractors
Golf Course Construction and Renovation
P.O. Box 484, Old Greenwich, CT 06870
James E. Morris Jr.: 203-637-5251/914-234-0092

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Wilfred MacDonald, Inc.
Dennis DeSanctis
340 Main Ave., Clifton, NJ 07014
201-365-6801

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