LETTER June 2004
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By Jim McCesbe, nicely at a series of Connecticut golf "She's from Chelmsford and has rela- The Boston GS@be clubs. tives in Somerville," said Houle. "She There were a few years as an assistant lived in Newton at one time and we Even now, in the cold and the drizzle at Brooklawn Country Club in Fairfield, always said we'd like to get back. It was and the miserable dampness of spring, then two years as superintendent at one a goal of both of ours." these are good days for Dennis Houle. of the grand layouts in New England, Of course, life is different than it was The homecoming, after all, provides Yale University Golf Club in New Haven. when Dennis and Cindy first headed to a built-in blanket of warmth, and the It's a Charles Blair Macdonald-Seth Connecticut, back in those years just af- intangibles that Raynor design that is saturated in an ter he graduated from the Stockbridge MONTHLY come with it are unmistakable aura. school (1983) and the University of Mas- MMMM enough to keep him "Rees Jones was on the selection com- sachusetts (1985), and right after he did happy. mittee when I got hired at Yale," said a year's internship at Springfield Country For instance? Houle, and there is irony in that because Club. "Now, I can turn on my TV and root the next move took him to Redding For one thing, "I took her to Connecti- for the Red Sox and not have to watch Country Club in Redding. That's one of cut with no children and I brought her the Yankees. For 1 7 years, my favorite the first golf courses you'll find on back with three." Their names are Mag- team was whoever was playing the Yan- Jones's resume and it's where Houle was gie, 6; Kate, 5; and Jack, 3. kees." very happy for 10 years. While Houle was at Brooklawn, it Houle, you see, has returned to his The only thing is, the chance to work hosted the US Senior Open (Gary Player native Massachusetts, albeit at the other at Winchester was too good an oppor- won) and while at New Haven, there end of the state. Born and raised in tunity to pass up. Yes, because it's one were a couple of stops by what was then Chicopee - the "home of the world's of Ross's great pieces of work, but also called the Nike Tour. So he's been longest kielbasa," he'll proudly tell you because not only is Houle a Bay State around courses held in high esteem, native, so, too, is wife Cindy. - the 40-year-old Houle accepted the continued on page 2 superintendent's position at stately Win- chester Country Club late last fall and if you bump into him and see him smiling, it's because so much has fallen into place for him. "Now, ! can turn on my TV and root for the Red Sox "It's a great golf course. It's just phe- and not have to watch the Yankees. For 17 years, nomenal to have this opportunity," said my favorite team was whoever was playing the Houle. "To get the chance to work on a [Donald] Ross course? I'm thrilled." Yankees." Just don't get the idea that he was scanning the industry newsletter, search- Dennis Houle ing madly for such an opening. He Winchester C.C. wasn't. Except for that dreaded influence of Yankee propaganda in the Nutmeg State, Houle for 1 7 years was settled in v-FS^feE-T^^Epq^ ' ..-I ^^MLIUIKLML^^ "There is no such thing as status quo at a golf course. Everyone in the business knows that." "There is no such thing Like virtually every other golf club in as status qu© at a golf the country, Winchester is dealing with course. Everyone in projects. Right now, it's a water supply PRESIDENT issue and eventually there'll be the need Michael J. Hermanson 140 Ryan Street, Gardner, MA 01440-0145 the business knows to go to work on the irrigation system. 978-632-2713 Fax 978-632-2713 E-mail: [email protected] But of more immediate concern is the Gardner Municipal Golf Course that." transformation from winterto spring and VICE PRESIDENT Patrick S. Kriksceonaitis Houle knows what that means in New 4 Lakemans Lane, Ipswich, MA 01938-2505 Dennis Houle 978-526-4600 Fax 978-526-8333 England, Winchester not being that E-mail: [email protected] Essex County Club Winchester C.C. much different that Redding. SECRETARY Russell E. Heller "We've overseeded," he said, "but we 41 Clifford Street, Melrose, MA 02176-0140 617-983-2786 Fax 617-983-2786 need someone to turn on the heat a little. E-mail: [email protected] Franklin Park Golf Course We want to start. People are anxious. TREASURER Ronald P. Dobosz, Jr. continued from page i Me, too." M 1137 Park Street, Stoughton, MA 02072-3728 781 -341 -8564 Fax 781 -341 -8564, *51 E-mail: rdoboszl 11 @ao!.com making it a comfortable fit at Winches- Cedar Hill Golf Course TRUSTEE ter. Founded in 1902, Winchester's i H Leonard F. Curtin 6 Louis Avenue, Sudbury, MA 01776 history is rich and storied, from its fa- 781-862-5167 E-mail: [email protected] mous Father-Son Tournament, to a list Lexington Golf Club of winners there, names such as Francis July 13 GCSANE Monthly Meeting TRUSTEE Team of Two Championship Jason S. Adams Ouimet (1919 State Amateur), Glenna 11 Woodcrest Lane, Blackstone, MA 01504 The Meadow at Peabody 781 -326-3801 Fax 781 -326-3801 Collett (1921 women's State Amateur), Peabody, Mass. E-mail: [email protected] Norfolk Golf Club Fred Wright (1931 State Amateur), Jim Supt. - Richard Duggan, CGCS TRUSTEE David A. Comee Browning (1965 State Open), Dana 65 Marquette Street, Gardner, MA 01440 August 24 GCSANE siftonthiy Meeting 978-297-2339 Fax 978-297-0911 Quigley (1985 NEPGA), and Fran Individual Championship E-mail: [email protected] Winchendon School Golf Club Quinn Jr. (1986 State Amateur). Legen- Marlborough C.C. (permanent site) FINANCE CHAIRMAN Marlborough, Mass. Arthur Silva, CGCS dary men such as Harold "Jugs" Supt. - Kenneth Crimmings 35 Pennacook Road, Tewksbury, MA 01876 McSpaden and J.L. "Tex" McReynolds 617-484-5440 Fax 617-484-6613 E-maii: [email protected] have had significant stints as head pro- Belmont Country Club Sept. 20 GCSANE MonthSy Meeting GOLF CHAIRMAN fessional there. Supt./Club Official Tournament James A. Small III Tedesco Country Club 690 Pine Street, Bridgewater, MA 02324-2116 In other words, it's a club with heri- 508-697-4816 Fax 508-279-3355 Marblehead, Mass. E-mail: jasiiil [email protected] tage and great substance, and Houle Olde Scotland Links Golf Club Supt. - Peter Hasak EDUCATION CHAIRMAN feels fortunate to have returned to Mas- Patrick J. Daly, CGCS October 5 GCSANE Monthly Meeting P. O. Box 2284, Framingham, MA 01703-2284 sachusetts with such a position, though 508-872-9790 Fax 508-872-5393 Stockbridge Fund Raiser E-mail: [email protected] the realities of the job go beyond the Tournament Framingham Country Club nostalgia. Though he's still learning the NEWSLETTER CHAIRMAN Hickory Ridge Country Club Michael W. Stachowicz quickest route "to the clubhouse," Houle Amherst, Mass. 68 Westfield Road, Westwood, MA 02090 781 -326-7860 Fax 781 -326-0664 is prepared for what Mother Nature has Supt. - Robert Ruszala E-mail: [email protected] Dedham Country and Polo Club for him. PAST PRESIDENT Nov. 1 GCSÄNi Month !y Meeting James R. Fitzroy, CGCS The winter was cold, but not entirely Scramble 357 W. Squantum St., N. Qulncy, MA 02171-2758 617-328-1776 Fax 617-328-9479 brutal, "except that our poa took a beat- Bear Hill Golf Club E-mail: [email protected] Presidents Golf Club ing," said Houle, who inherits a classic Stoneham, Mass. EXECUTIVE SECRETARY Supt. - Richard French Sharon K. Brownell golf course, but also the daily problems P. O. Box 566, Mattapolsett, MA 02739-0566 508-758-6474 Fax 508-758-6474 that are common in the industry. E-mail: [email protected]
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Page 2 liUiikikLUlUjûÀk^^ It's nothing but glows®§ presidential reviews for S&B Tournament and Woods fkh meeting
If you missed the Scho ars"'p & Benevo- you to Pine Brook and Woods Hole for possibility of playing on ESPN against lence Tournament held in May at Pine hosting the GCSANE! By the way, Tom either John Daly or Gary McCord. it was Brook, you missed a Flaherty asked this president if we could also very interesting and educational to great golf course and have a Woods Hole only rule? It would listen to several of our superintendents you missed a great allow hats to be worn indoors, but Past discuss the results of their field trials of day. Hats off (per President Brian Cowan said "no way," various BASF products. Brian Cowan) to Mi- with a few expletives deleted. Just a note, in lieu of a regularly chael iacono, CGCS, While I'm rambling: GCSANE Past scheduled October meeting, everyone is and his staff for some President Richard Zepp, CGCS, and oth- invited to participate in a fund-raiser of the finest conditions ers have requested some clarification on tournament for the Joseph Troll Turf Re- at any site we've vis- what we charge our retirees at each search Center Building. This event will be ited in my 33 years as monthly meeting. As everyone knows we a superintendent. To top it off, it appears run a raffle each month. Half the money continued on page 9 that we will net around $ 15,000 for our goes back to the members in prizes and S&B fund. the other half pays for the retirees' We then had the pleasure of meeting lunches. The only month that is an ex- jointly with the Cape at Woods Hole in ception is August when all retirees are June. The day invited in writing to attend and pay no 1 would personally PRESIDENT'S and the golf cost at all. If there is any money left over course had each month, it either goes into S & B or like to thank i H many in atten- is used for trophies and awards pre- Bob York and BASF dance commenting that they couldn't sented at the Annual Meeting. If a for all that they did. remember two better meeting sites back monthly meeting cost is $70 and lunch to back. Thomas Flaherty, CGCS, and is only $30 then the retirees cost for that BASF donated $2000 his staff did their usual stellar job. Thank month would be $40.1 hope this elimi- nates any confusion on this matter. each to the Cape Getting back to the Woods Hole and New England's meeting, I would personally like to thank S&B fund. Hats off (per Brian Bob York and BASF for all that they did. BASF donated $2000 each to the Cape Cowan) t© Michael and New England's S&B fund. They also Mike Hermanson ran a raffle for many free prizes and Stu President, GCSANE Iacono, CGCS, Eyman, superintendent at Highland (Pine Brook C.C.) Links, was the low net winner with 66. end his staff for He will advance to Pinehurst with the some of the finest conditions at any site we've visited in Unanimous vote of GCSANE hoard my 33 years as a superintendent. determines hreech of ethics code
To top it off, it appears JLs a result of James Reinertson's con- Specifically, Article III, Section 1, that we will net viction on four counts of larceny against which states "a member shall be deemed his former employer, to have violated the code by: acting and around $15,000 for Charles River Country speaking in a manner which would our S&B fund. Club, the Board of Di- cause discredit to our profession and rectors of the Golf Association" has been breeched. Mike Hermanson Course Superintendent's Association of Based on this breech, the board has New England has voted unanimously also voted unanimously to proceed with President, GCSANE that a breech of our code of ethics has the expulsion of Mr. Reinertson without occurred. prejudice on May 25, 2004 as outlined in our bylaws under Article IV, Section 14. jdimlilüli^uuilhiul.i^uimljjdimuli^ Page 3 Beginning infell 2004, GCSANE will mmé education points online A service points via sods
©CSAA-affiliated chapters now have service point affidavit for meetings in the ability to record education points and which a code was not required. They will service points online for their members. GCSANE be directed to a special form to submit If your chapter chooses this option, you points for those past events. will need to designate one individual to Executive Secretary 0 Note: Your chapter can apply for record the points for your members. Sharon BrowneSl edueats®« points through the (GCSANE Executive Secretary Sharon will begin recording chapter administrative f©@i. If your Brownell will begin recording education chapter has a meeting eligible for edu- points in the fall, and education points in cation points, or is hosting some kind of for now a code will be the fall, and for now education event (separate from a chap- given at the meetings ter meeting) then your chapter's repre- for service points.) o code will be given sentative must complete a chapter Through the new tool, your chapter's at the meetings for external education application. This representative will be able to: process has not changed, but the appli- • Register a chapter meeting. service points. cation form is now available online and Chapter meetings that have not been we have added a link to the online pre-approved for education points will application for your convenience. earn attendees .10 service points. instruct them to complete the online serv- Upon receipt of the application and What if our chapter chooses not to ice point affidavit to receive credit. supplemental information, GCSAA staff record points for members? If your For all chapter meetings after June 1, will review the information and, if the chapter decides not to record service your chapter's members will be respon- program meets the criteria, education points for its members, your chapter's sible for entering the code on the service points will be awarded. Your chapter representative will still need to register point affidavit. If your members still need representative will be sent an approval the meeting. Please provide your mem- to record points for events that occurred code notice with the event approval bers with the chapter meeting code and prior to June 1, they can submit the code. This notice should be distributed to attendees for their records. If your chapter elects not to record education points, please provide mem- bers a copy of the approval code notice and instruct them to complete the online education point affidavit to receive credit. ® les©rdiBng attendance. This is strictly voluntary. If your chapter chooses to provide this service, your chapter rep- — LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATES, INC» — resentative will log on to the chapter GOLF COURSE & SPORTS FIELDS DIVISION administrative tool and select either the continued on page 9 "Small Projects Welcome"
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By Dr. Pest Viffum, Here's what I think is going on: First the property and know what stages you Dept. ©f Entomology, UMcsss of all, something about the conditions have in a given area. Larvae look like this past winter and early spring was very grains of rice with brown heads. Pupae Hyperodes weevils (a.k.a. annual blue- favorable for weevil survival, so popula- are cream colored and sort of diamond- grass weevils) are causing headaches for tions are higher than we have seen in a shaped, and you can see the wings golf course superintendents up and long time — at least in many locations. developing on the back. Collect turf down the Atlantic seaboard, and even Obviously, the adults survived the winter cores and tease apart the turf by hand, into western Pennsylvania. We have had very well. reports (unconfirmed but numerous!) of The spring temperatures were vari- Continued on page 9 weevil damage in the able, with stretches of warm weather Philadelphia area, followed by cooler conditions. It appears south jersey, and West that some adults got an early start and Virginia, as well as began laying eggs about "on schedule," western Pennsylvania and many loca- while others were delayed. As a result, The practical tions in New England. we had a very extended period of egg- implication of this We just analyzed samples from laying in most locations. This means we Westchester County, N.Y., earlier today. are already finding all sizes of larvae spread of development Samples were taken from plots that had and pupae in the same site. While we is that it will be very about 1 50 larvae per square foot last often see overlap later in the season, it week, and the larvae had been evenly difficult to figure out is a little unusual to see such a spread distributed at that time — small, me- this early in the summer. the most efficient way dium, and large larvae. I had expected The practical implication of this to see a lot of pupae in today's samples, to control weevils spread of development is that it will be but was surprised to continue to see lots very difficult to figure out the most effi- this year. of small larvae, along with medium- cient way to control weevils this year. It sized larvae and large larvae. There will be more important than everto scout were a few pupae, but not as many as I had expected.
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From time to time The Newsletter re- (John LeClair, 5/22/04). Rich, we use a lobster tail or the filet!!! Mike please prints selected postings from GCSANE's tow-behind roller, the version I have is extend our thanks and praise for the web site forum in order to reach a wider a Chetek which I believe is now Broyhill. extra touches found everywhere all day audience. Machine has various attachments as long to your general manager and the Rollers well. Ours has spiking units that attach head chef. Even the weather was per- to the roller. We run the roller 2-3 times fect. Bob Healey. (Rich Caughey, 5/18/04). My members per week. This was originally purchased are wondering why we don't roll our through Aliens Seed. Take Care, John. (James R. Fitzroy, CGCS, 5/22/04). i'd greens and have certainly second the comments by Ron asked me to check S&B Tournament and Bob but the important thing to re- [ I ] 4 11 /I out fhe latest & great- member is the money raised from this (Ron Dobosz, 5/18/04). Wanted to est in rollers! I am event is put to great use. We have not write how wonderful the S&B tourna- looking for some information on differ- only awarded scholarships to our mem- ment was yesterday at Pine Brook. A lot ent ro .ers especially the vibratory vs. bers' and friends' children, we have of people thought $250.00 a player regular. Also wondering how many roll- also been able to help a number of was expensive but for all of us that were ers are collecting dust? families in their time of need. A special there it was a bargain!!! Mike lacono thanks needs to go out to not only the (Peter Hasak, 5/21/04). Rich, I am still had the golf course in perfect condition. vendors who supported the event but using two Saisco's now which are 1 0 It's been a long time since I have played those that went above and beyond the years old. Every Saturday in the spring, a course so perfect. Also, the food was call of duty to make the event a success. 2X per week from Memorial Day for- tremendous. Great job Mike! Dobz. Jim Fitz. ward. After 1 0 years, have never seen a (Bob Healey, 5/18/04). Kudos to Mike negative effect, but never use them if (Jason Adams, 5/28/04) Mike, the golf lacono and his staff, on a job weli done. course was incredible!!! The place really conditions are unfavorable. Don't for- The course set-up was superb. Toughest blew me away!!! Great job to you and get the added labor expense. Good decision all day, which to eat first, the your crew. Thanks, m luck! Peter.
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Welcome New Members: Matt TenEyck, C@ngrafu!fflfE@ns f© Brian Lusclrsi on his University of Rh@de island Field Bay will Superintendent, Wedgwood Pines G.C., Stow, new position as sales representative for Turf be on Wednesday, August 18, 2004 at the C. Mass.; Brian Juno, Affiliate, Turf Enhance- Products Corporation. Richard Skogley Turfgrass Research Center. ment; Edward Olsen, Superintendent, Spring The schedule is as follows: 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. - Valley C.C., Sharon Mass.; Peter Ervin, Assis- Best wishes t® Joanne Cornicelli on a Seminar for youth sports turfgrass managers tant, Pine Brook C.C., Newton, Mass.; John speedy recovery from a recent operation. and coaches. Introduction to soils, turf selec- O'Donneli, Jr., Superintendent, Hopkinfon tion, basics of sports turf management, pest C.C., Hopkinton, Mass.; Syngenta Profes- Condolences go f© the family ©I Mark control programs. 8 a.m. - 12 noon - Vendor sional Products, Friend, Manchester, Conn., Toyles-, sales representative for Sawtelle displays. 11 a.m. - Demonstration of verticut- Robert Goglia, representative; Robert Gogiia, Brothers in Maine, who passed away on June ting, aeration, and topdressing equipment. Affiliate, Syngenta Professional Products, 2, 2004. 12:30 p.m. - Barbecue lunch. 1:15 p.m. - Manchester, Conn.; and Atlantic Silica Ine, Afternoon program with tours featuring pre- Friend, Enfield, Canada. Congratulations t© Stuart Eyrnars, emergent and post-emergent crabgrass trials; GCMACC member and superintendent at velocity trials across different turfgrasses and Proposed for Membership: Patrick S. Fal- Highland Links, who won the People vs. The environments; Poa management programs; low, Assistant, Worcester C.C., Worcester Pros tournament at Woods Hole G.C. on June Velvet bentgrass developments - germplasm Mass.; Torrey R. Kovalsky, Assistant, Salem 10. His net score was 66. He will go on to and management programs; disease control C.C., Peabody Mass. compete against other amateur golfers in Au- program trials; and nitrate losses and ground- gust at Pinehurst #2 with a chance to play water monitoring programs. Pesticide against the Pros with $ 100,000 prize going to re-certification credits are expected for those the winner. The final tournament will be participating in the afternoon programs. For FOR SALE broadcast on ESPN August 6-9. additional information contact the Richard R. Skogley Turfgrass Research Center at the Uni- fw® 1988 GM 300s - $500 each. Call Rich versity of Rhode Island. Caughey of Hatherly G.C. at 781 -545-6121. Page 10 IUKLLMLKUY^^ Please Patronize these FRIENDS of the ASSOCIATION A-Oft Turf Equipment Inc. Country Club Enterprises Lazaro's Golf Course Supplies & Accessories Simplest Partners, Inc. 1357 Main St., Coventry, R102816-8435 P. 0. Box 820, Cataumet, MA 02534 dba Hammond Point and Chemical Co., Inc. 15 Londonderry Rd, Londonderry, NH 03053 Articulator, Terra Topper, Greens Groomer Club Car golf cars, Carryall utility vehicles. 738 Main St., Suite 223, Waltham, MA 02154 Turf X ornemental supplies. brash, X user) equipment. Dave Farina, Darin Eddy, Darren Orr - (800) 662-2585 Complete line of golf course accessories; Chuck Bramhall, Mike Kroian, Mike Nagle, Mike Cornicelli-(401) 826-2584 Jim Wierzbicki-(800) 228-6656 Country Golf, inc. Standard, Par Aide, Eagle One. Joe Lazaro - {781) 647-3361 LA. Will Materials Corp. 4852 Westchester Dr., Traverse City, Ml 49684 Sodco Inc. ] 68 Washington St., Stoughton, MA 02072-1748 Golf course construction X reconstruction; Lesco, Inc. P. 0. Box 2, Slocum, Rl 02877 Top dressing X bunker sand, decorative stone, specialists in Donald Ross courses. 20005 Lake Rd. Rocky Rivet, OH 44116 BlaegrassfFescoe, BluegrasyTye, BiuegrassTescuq/Rye, landscape materials, wholesale nursery stock. Jerry Deemer - (616) 947-5751 Ron Tumiski-(800) 321-5325 Sean Moran, Pat Hogcn- (800) 341-6900 Charlie Downing, Ed Downing - (800) 4-AA-WILL DGM Systems D.L Sober Co. Sports Club Management Accusoils I Snogwood Rd., Foster, Rl 02825 71 Concord St, P. 0. Box 127, N. Reading MA 01864 104WymanRd. Braintree, MA 02184 P.O. Box 1125, Carver, MA 02330 Distributor of Reelcroft products X inventor of the Water supply specialists; wells X pumping equipment. 0SHA and EPA compliance services X training. Topdressing sand X mixes, divot mix, greens X tees, root zone mix, Direct Underground Maintenance Syringing System. (781) 933-3210 Ron Smith-(781) 848-5978 banket sand, cart path mix, stabllzer, X gieens care analysis. Manny Mlballldes- (401) 886-0888, (401) 524-8999 McNulty Construction Corp. Stumps Are Us Joe Farina, Frank Santos - (866) 222-6644 David Mlballldes -(401) 647-0550 P.O. Box 3218,Framingham,MA01705 5 Timbetwood Rd, #108, Goffstown, NH 03045 Allen's Seed Store Inc. DHT Golf Services Asphalt paving of cart paths, walkways, Professional stamp chipping service. 693 S. County Trail, Exeter, Rl 02822 dba Weed X Feed, Inc. parking areas; imprinted asphalt. Brendan McQuade-(603) 625-4165 Specializing in quality seed and related 20 Clark lane, Marsbfield, MA 02050 John McNulty-(508) 879-8875 Tee & Green Sod, Inc. golf coarse maintenance supplies. Golf course renovation X construction in all areas: Miller Golf Construction P.O. Box 418, Exeter, Rl 02822 " len-(800) 527-3898 bunkers, tees, greens, drainage, Irrigation, X cart paths. Dahn Tlbbett, Chip Brearley - (508) 746-3222 1 Leicester Rd, Marblehead, MA 01945 Bentgrass, Bluegrass X Bluq/Fescue sod. Agresource, Inc. Golf course construction X renovation. Dove Wallace - (401) 789-8177; Scott Mcleod - (401) 641-3814 Michael Brake Construction, Inc. 100 Main St., Amesbuty, MA 01913 Jonathon Millet-(781) 631-2030 Tom Irwin inc. Tim Gould, Gay Trovers 240 Walnut St., Framingham, MA 01702 S.V. Moffett Co., Inc. 11 A St, Burlington, MA 01803 (800) 313-3320,(978) 388-5110 Golf course reconstruction; professional shaper. Turf management products. Michael Drake-(508) 875-8247 33 Thruway Park Dr., W. Henrietta, NY 14586 The Andersons Technologies, Inc. Commercial turf X irrigation equipment. Jack Petersen, Paul Skafas, Rob Larson, Chris Petersen, 26 Walte Ave., S. Hodley, MA 01075 EZGO/Tejttron Bill Stinson-(888) 708-5296 Greg Misodoulakls, Mike Fontaine, Mike DeForge Manufacturer of fertilizer X control products. (800)582-5959 EZGO golf and utility vehicles. B.F. Morse & Sons, Inc. Rick Fornl - (413} 534-8896 David Antunes, Doug Hopper - (800) 234-0474 22 Cranberry Hwv, Wareham, MA 02576 Tuckahoe Turf Farms, Inc. Armstrong ©oil Architects, LLC ©old Star Nursery & Sod Farm Professional gooas, services, X John Deere P. 0. Box 167, Wood River Junction, Rl 02894 76 S. New Boston Rd„ Froncestown, NH 02043 250 West Rd.,Canterbury,NH03224-2127 equipment for the golf course industry. Chris Beasley-(800) 556-6985 Golf coarse design X renovation. (603) 547-3132 Growers of lurfgrass and ornamentals. Lorry Anshewitz, Chris Cowan, Doug Dondero, Turfgrass Environmental Consulting Malcolm McPhall; Lexington, Mass. - (781) 861-1111; Mike Hannigan, Kevin McDonough, Tom Rowell, IASF Turf & Ornamental Canterbury, N.H. - (603) 783-4717 Ren Wilkes, John Winskowicz - (508) 295-1553 47 Falmouth Road, longmeadow, MA 01106 12 Peterson Rd, Palmer, MA 01069 IPM plans for permit projects, wildlife enhancement projects, Emerald, Insignia, Pendulum AqaaCap, Catalan, Drive, Golf Cart Services, inc. Nardone Sand and Gravel, inc. X water quality monitoring programs. Basagran, Iprodione Pro, Propiconazole Pro, 275 Wells St., Greenfield, MA 01301 37 Power Rd, Westford, AAA 01886 John Bresnatian - (413) 565-5340 Bifenihrin Pro, Plateau, Sahara Club Car golf, turf, transportation, X utility cars. Topdressing sand X mixes, bunker sands, root-zone TorfLinfcî, Inc. Bob York - (413} 283-9675 James Bernier - (800) 287-0955 mixes, loam, cart path materials, drainage stone. Greg Frederick-(978) 692-8221 16 Kane Industrial Dr. Hudson, MA01749 Bay State Fertilizer/MWRA GPS New Enelsnd Mopping Distributor of quality fertllzer, grass seed, 100 First Ave., Boston, MA 02129 39 Cedar St., Cohasset, MA 02025 Norfolk Power Equipment, Inc. X control products fat the golf course industry. Manufacturer X supplier of dry organic fertilizers. Precise irrigation X drainage as-bullts; 5 Cusbiag Dr, Wrentham, MA 02093 Kevin Lyons, Scott Mackintosh, Jim Cohen, Krlsten Patneaude - (617) 788-4437 wire tracking X electrical repairs. Sales, service, rentals, leasing, Kubota tractors Jim Favreau - (866) 567-9221 Greg Albonese- (781) 789-1166 The Borden Company (508) 384-0011 Turf Enhancement Enterprises 114 Summer St., Maynard, MA 01754 Greener, inc. North Shore Hydroseeding 6 Jessica J Dr, Millbury, MA 01527 Balk limestone denier. 2352 Main St., Concord, MA 01742 20 Wenham St, Danvers, MA 01923 Floratlne products. Precision Small Engine Co., Jack Borden-(978) 897-2571 Tree transplanting, landscape cmstrudion, X masonry. Hydroseeding, erosion control, Xtree services. Douglas Rollers, Trlon Lifts. Brian King-(978) 762-8737 Boston Irrigation Supply Company Kevin Mulcnhy-(800) 439-7244 Tom Fox-(508) 865-9150 60 Sturgis Way, Dedham, MA 02026 Charles C. Hart Seed Co., Inc. Parisc Peat Corporation TurfNet Associates, Inc. Distributor, irrigation supplies X accessories. P. 0. Box 9169, Wethersfield, CT 06109 Kelsey Park, Great Meadows, NJ 07838 21 Brandywine Rd, Skillman, NJ 08558 Andy Langlois, J. Anderson III, Ron Mllenskl Roy Sibley, Dick Gurskl, Robin Hayes Heat treated topdressing, golf hole targets, Cutting edge communication for the golf course industry. (800) 225-8006 (800)326-HART turf blankets, other specially golf supplies. Peter McCormick-(800) 314-7929 Jim Kelsey-(800) 247-2326 Bourke & Ikinnery Turf Care dba "DryJect" Hsrtney Greymrat Turf [Products Corp. 48 HardwlckTerrace, Brighton, MA02135 433 Chestnut St, Needham, MA 02492 Prescription Turf Services, inc. 157 Moody Rd, Enfield, a 06082 Aerification X filling of holes with dry material In one pass Tree care, landscape construction, consulting. P. 0. Box 39, Middleton, AAA 01949 Distributors of Tom irrigation X maintenance equipment on greens, tees, or problem spots on fairways. MorkTobin - (781) 444-1227 Deep-tine and hydro-injection services, custom and other golf-related products. Tim Berge, Paul Hallock, RoryBoorke-(617) 779-8873 fertilizer X pesticide applications, fairway aeration, Rick Moulton, Mike Turner - (800) 243-4355 Holliston Sand Co., inc. topdressing operations. (978) 777-1663 The Cardinals, Inc. P. 0. Box 1168, Tifft Rd, Slatersville, Rl 02876 United Horticultural Supply 166 River Rd., P.O. Box 520, Unlonville, 0 06085 USGA-recommended sands, root-zone mixes, bunker X Putnam Pipe Corp. 18 Legate Hill Rd, Sterling, MA 01564 Golf course and landscape supplies. topdressing, ogresoil, compost, stone-dust, X pea-stone 90 Elm St, Hopkinton, AAA 01748 Fertilizer, seed, chemicals, X IPM. John Callahan, Dennis Friel - (800) 861-6256 Bob Chalifour, CGCS (ret.) - (401} 766-5010 Underground water, sewer, X drain piping sales. Glenn lorobee, Bruce Chapman, Mark Miller - (800) 224-4440 X distribution. 24-hour service. Elliot Putnam, Vgraey Bros. Sand & Gravel Cavicchio Landscape Supply, Inc. Interaetiosial Golf Construction Co. David Putnam, Eli Potty-(508) 435-3090 110 Codjer Lane, Sudbury, MA 01776 5 Puree!! Rd., Arlington, MA 02474 79 Hartford Ave, Bellingham, MA 02019 Annuals, perennials, garden mums, ground covers, Golf course construction. SAD. Corp. Concrete golf cert paths. loam, X mulch. Antonios Paganis- (781) 648-2351; 269 Hanover St, Hanover, MA 02339 Kenneth Mooradian-(800) 441-7373 Darren Young-(978) 443-7177 (508) 428-3022 Golf course construction, gieens, tees, bunkers, Waterflowers Ecological Design drainage, earth-moving, ponds, X water features. Cedar Lawn Tree Service, Inc. Irrigation Management U Services Robert M. Delmonico-(781) 826-2800 132 Bridge St, Salem, MA 01970 32 Nlckerson Rd., Ashland, MA 01721 21 Lukeview Ave. Nutick, MA 01760 Environmental audits, planning/design X permits Pruning, fertilization, removal, X professional care. Irrigation consultation, design, and system evaluation. totsndo Precast for all environmental details. William P. Maley - (508) 881-2622 Bob Healey, ASIC, CID - (508) 653-0625 151 Old Farms Road, Avon, CT 06001 Terry Bastion-(978) 745-3142 Precast concrete buildings for chemical X equipment storage. Ciccorelli Landscaping Winding Brook Turf For® Ken Janes Tire, Inc. Fully-equipped lestroom buildings also available. Woburn, MA01801 71-73 Chandler St., Worcester, AAA 01613 Bob Ananin-(860) 673-3291 Wethersfield, a 06109 Reverse rototilling, cultivating. Distributor of tires for lawn X garden, trucks, Peter DeBrusk-(800) 243-0232 Savrtelle Brothers, Inc. (781) 938-5055 cars, industrial equipment, and golf cars. WinSield Nursery, Stic. 65 Glenn St, Lawrence, MA 01843 Clean Guest Gerry Jones-(508) 755-5255 tarry Bunn, John lenbart 1700 Mountain Rd, W. Suffield,CT 0609 3 Larehmont Engineering & Irrigalion P. 0. Box 1102, Southbury, CT 06488 George Wise-(800) 999-8873 Wholesale nursery supplies, indudingfertilizer, grass seed, Distributors of the Londa Water systemfor treatin g II Larchmont Lane, Lexington, MA 02420-4483 turf control products, and landscaping trees X shrubs. wash water, Safely Storage chemical buildings, Marc Utera - (781) 862-2550 SSI Turf Services Joe Trosky - (860) 668-5225 X Octafiex portable wash pads. 65 Glenn St, Lawrence, MA 01843 Philip Wagon £ George F. Sargent, Jr. Steven Burnett, Michael Wende - (800) 521-5585 Landmark Construction Deep-tine, core, X wafer-injection aerification, P.O. Box 662, Winchester, MA 01890 D0L X Verti-Seed overseeding, irrigation services. 17 Walker Rd, Topsfield, MA 01983 Cornish, Silvo, & Mungeum, Inc. Tee/bunker shaping X remodeling, cart paths, (800) 999-TURF Golf course architects. 207 N. Main St., llxbrldge, MA 01569 Drainage, tree planting, landscape construction. (978) 887-3672 Shawnmark Industries, Inc. Golf course architects. Daniel Champion-(781) 729-3250 lip Type Printing Services, Inc. (508)278-3407 P.O. Box 8966, Warwick, Rl 02999 Matt Howland-(401) 295-1673 50 Kent Street, Newburyport, MA 01950 Design, printing, mailing, advertising specialties. Sheila Johnson-(978) 462-9358 jtiilwlJAiiiPage T I GCSANiE thanks sponsorsfer generous support of2004 Scholarship & Benevolence Tournament 0csane thanks the following com- E-Z-GO Textron contributor to this very successful event. panies for their support of the 2004 Lazaro's Golf Course First and foremost, Mike lacono, for his Scholarship & Be- Supplies & Accessories tireless effort and a golf course as perfect nevolence Tourna- S.V. Moffett Co. as any. Thanks to Pine Brook C.C. for ment held May 1 7, Simplot Partners, Inc. hosting a wonderful day. Thanks to Kevin 2004 at the Pine North Shore Hydroseeding, Inc. Lyons and TurfLinks for the participant Brook Country Club (Host: Michael The Turf Company gifts. Thanks to Chris Peterson and Tom lacono, CGCS). The net raised forthis D.L. Maher Company Irwin, Inc. for the Pro Shop Certificates. worthy cause was $ 14,750. Winding Brook Turf Farm And thanks to all of the Platinum and The Borden Company LESCO, Inc. Silver Sponsors (see above) whose contin- Larchmont Engineering Sawtelle Brothers ued support is very much appreciated. Chas. C. Hart Seed Company WGAM A special appreciation goes to all of the P.I.E./BISCO Ken Crimmings superintendents who put forth the effort to A-OK Turf Equipment Tom Irwin, Inc. secure golf certificates for our raffle. This at Holliston Sand & Gravel Turf Links times seems like an endless chore, but it is Turf Products Corp. Bob Healey (Hilton Head condo) so very important to the event. Thank you. John Ferry (Red Sox tickets) McNulty Construction ©ewe Cornee, Chairman United Horticultural Supply On behalf of the S&B Committee and ©CS^NI Scholarship DGM Systems the membership of GCSANE I would like & Benevolence The Cardinals, Inc. to thank each and every participant and Tournament PAGE First Class Mail U.S. Postage Pâli Newburyport, MA NEW LETTER Permit No. 61 Return to: FIRST CLASS 300 Arnold Palmer Boulevard Norton, MA 02766 INSIDE... e Features Dennis Houle ° Calendar 8 From the President • Board Votes ©n Ethics issue • Education Si Service Points s Annual Bluegrass Beetle • From the GCSANE Forum ' Divot Drift • S&B Tournament