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October, 1990 Volume 24, No. 3 CONNECTICUT ASSOCIATION Around the OF GOLF COURSE Board Table r SUPERINTENDENTS Our President, Tom Watroba, on behalf of CAGCS, has made a request to GCSAA that Dr. Noel Jackson from the Univer­ President Thomas Watroba sity of Rhode Island be considered for the Annual Distinguished Vice President Steven L. Rackliffe, CGCS Service Award which is presented at the GCSAA Conference & Show. The Rhode Island Association is acting as a co-sponsor Secretary John F. Streeter, CGCS with the Connecticut Association in this endeavor. Tom also sent thank you letters to all of our past monthly Treasurer Scott M. Ramsay meeting hosts and also to the Connecticut Women’s Golf Asso­ ciation for their donation to our S & R Fund. Tom also sent a thank you letter to Golf Magazine for the arti­ cle written by Frank Hannigan entitled "A Super Job". That arti­ Directors & Committee Chairpersons cle was reprinted in the August issue of the Clippings. Read it if Scholarship & Research Peter Pierson you haven’t. CAGCS received a thank you letter itself from Larry O'Brien Public Relations Alfred Bachand from the Basketball Hall of Fame thanking us for the opportunity Education David Stimson, CGCS to play in our Annual Invitational. Membership Frank Lamphier Newsletter John F. Streeter, CGCS Committee Activities Golf Peter Lewis PPUC Peter Pierson Dave Stimson, Chairman of the Education Social & Welfare Philip Neaton Committee, has reported that speakers for our annual January seminar are in order. The four speakers we have committed to the Stephanie Zanieski Rep. to the Board seminar at this time are Dr. James Watson from the Toro Company; Mr. Donovan from Agridiognostics; Mr. Otis from the USGA; and Duane Patton, CGCS, from the GCSAA. The January seminar will be held January 8,1991. Connecticut Clippings Greg Piontek from the DEP will also be one of our feature is an official publication of speakers at the seminar. He will be presenting us with a forum The Connecticut Association of by which to have our questions answered in reference to the new Golf Course Superintendents. posting and recycling laws which will become effective in 1991. Newsletter Staff Peter Pierson, our Representative from PPUC, has John F. Streeter, CGCS, Editor announced that the DEP will be working toward posting regula­ Michael Dukette, Technical Copy tions for next season. The testing procedures for the pesticide license exam are being revamped and a new study manual is being adopted. We also have been informed that as of January 1,1991, The object of this Association is to encourage golf courses will be subject to the recycling laws. increased knowledge of golf course management and Commercial Rep., Stephanie Zanieski, has been busy greater professionalism through education, research, preparing for the 1990 Superintendent of the Year Award. Stepha­ exchange of practical experience, and the well-being of nie and her Committee, which is made up of past winners, have each individual member. revised the cover letter and will soon be sending out a list of eligi­ ble members and a ballot for all to vote. The award, bestowed on the recipient by his peers, is given annually at the January seminar. S & R Tournament Public Relations has announced that Golf Course News has October 3rd requested to receive information from our Association concerning any job changes, new golf courses, election results and any other Glastonbury Hills Country Club pertinent information that may come down throughout the season. Glastonbury, CT We are also pursuing an interview to be conducted by A1 Terzi of Chanel 8 with four superintendents from the Connecticut area. Planning a Golf Course Irrigation System EGYPT Sterilized The Design/installation Team FARMS Top Dressing By Austin J. Miller, PE, CID WHITE MARSH, MD (301) 335-3700 80O-89&-7645 EGYPT FARMS EXCLUSIVE! All top dressing ingredients are thoroughly Even with computer control of golf course irrigation systems, it is mixed and sterilized by indirect heat in our possible to build restrictions into the system which present a flexible special process. The sand particles are actu­ ally coated with a mixture of top soil and peat watering program. humus for a completely homogenous mixture that will not separate during handling and Small pipe size, too many sprinklers on one control circuit, wide varia­ spreading. tions in elevation without proper pumping plant control, extensive looping Egypt Farms top dressing is formulated espe­ cially for your local area to specifications and improper sprinkler spacing leave the golf course superintendent with pre­ recommended by leading universities and cise control, but control over an inefficient irrigation layout testing laboratories. Several years ago the New Mexico GCSA published an "open letter" on Many years of research and testing by these leading universities have produced a soil "the Achilles" heel of our water crisis. mixture for superior growth; to maintain the best balance of percolation; to resist compac­ Most of the problems mentioned in the letter would not have occurred if tion; for good aeration; and for the retention of the correct approach to the design/installation of a golf course irrigation sys­ usable water and nutrients in the growing medium. tem had been followed. Green and tee construction materials and mixes conforming to the above specifications are also available. The Correct Approach Distributed by: The Terre Co. Metro-Milorganite. Inc. Five individual inputs are needed to design/install a suitable golf course (201)473-3393 (914)666-3171 irrigation system: Owner, Board of Directors, Greens Committee; Golf Course Superintendent; Engineer/Designer, Equipment Distributor; Installa­ tion Contractor. If any of the above interests are not represented on the Design/installation team, the final product will not be an ideal irrigation system. PARTAC GOLF COURSE The Owner . . . TOP-DRESSING The owner's interest is paramount. Their input is knowledge of the finan­ cial resources available to the golf club, the long range plan or goal for the golf course regarding the property and the thinking of the members and players regarding the desired quality and status of the golf course. The owner's input might come from the private club Board of Directors or Greens Committee. With a municipal club, it might be the parks depart­ ment, golf commission, mayor, or other city official. In some cases, the individual club owner or group of owners is the one AMERICA'S PREMIUM involved in the design/installation process representing the ownership TOP-DRESSING interest. At any rate, the owner's input is important early in the project and HEAT TREATED repeated conferences are necessary to coordinate the design with the owner's AVAILABLE IN BULK OR BAGS goals. 1-800-247-2326 Golf Course Superintendent . . . DISTRIBUTED IN WESTCHESTER & FAIRFIELD BY: The golf course superintendent provides his/her input in knowledge of the J & B TRUCKING JAMES CARRIERE & SONS climate, soils, turf, cultural practices required, skill level and availability of 914-937-5479 labor and water required for the level of course maintenance selected. The ELSEWHERE IN CONN. BY: superintendent is the coordinator of all those providing the inputs to the sys­ AGWAY/PROLAWN PRODUCTS tem design. STEVE KOTOWICZ Without an aggressive superintendent, the design/installation process will 203-792-3032 not produce the best system. VALLEY FARMS NURSERY JOE BIDWELL 203-651-8555 (continued on page 8)

- 2 - Rooms for Las Vegas Welcome New Members Family Day a Raving Success Still Available The following members have met As you also know, CAGCS has all of the requirements and have been The Annual CAGCS Family Day reserved a block of rooms at the head-1 I voted in as members of CAGCS: changed sites in 1990, but did not lack support. Over 100 members and guests quarters hotel (Riviera Hotel) for the Alan Carey - Class C attended the gala event in August which 1991 GCSAA Conference & Show. There are only a few rooms left If you I Alpine Tree Care, Inc. was held at the Pine Orchard Yacht & are interested in reserving a room' Mike Decker - Class B Country Club. through CAGCS, you must notifyj The crowd was treated to a variety of Clinton Country Club John Streeter ASAP. events followed up with fine food and William Kamerer - Class A cocktails. Grassmere Golf Club After your round of golf in the morning, it was to the fires for freshly grilled hot William Duncan - Class C dogs and hamburgers. The afternoon CAGCS AWARDS Stephen B. Church Company activities included a boat cruise, volley SCHOLARSHIPS Matt Howland - Class C ball, badminton, softball and for the lazy The S & R Committee announced I Shawnmark Industries ones, there was a cool dip in the pool and the following recipients of the annual | a rest on a lounger. CAGCS scholarships: Mike Miner - Class A Many thanks to Eric Johnson and his Connecticut Golf Club staff for a successful day. Recipient SpQRSfll Joe Stahl, III - Class C Pamela Arison A1 Arison Metro Milorganite Diana Kotowicz Stephen Kotowicz Joseph Gengo Greg Stent Are you playing in the Wampanoag Country Club Ed Consolati, Jr. Ed Consolati GCSAA Annual Golf Bob Phipps Tournament? Jane Weiland Mike Sullivan - Class B David Gordon Mike Chrzanowski H. B. Brownson Club Steve Colangilli Phil Neaton Peter Lewis, Golf Chairman, has Grier Wallace Mike Wallace Greg Stent - Class B requested that anyone who is planning to Richard Anderson John Gallagher Wampanoag Country Club play in the Annual GCSAA Golf Tourna­ William Mulhearn John Mulhearn Mike Sullivan - Class B ment in Phoenix to please contact him as soon as possible, if you are interested in Madison Country Club Congratulations to all recipients. playing on the Connecticut team at the Each will receive $400. James Wierzbicki - Class B tournament Rockledge Country Club

The Connecticut Clippings Is actively looking for a new editor!

The responsibilities of the editor include gathering of timely information which concentrates on local and national associations, and any other pertinent information that may be valuable to our members. Unlike in the past, the new editor will not be responsible for setting up the newsletter or mailing it. The new editor will be responsible for forming his own committee for the gathering of this information and forwarding it to our current in-house secretary who will do all of the typing, set-up, and mailing. Anyone who may be interested, please contact John Streeter for further information.

- 3 - CAGCS Annual Family Day Picnic At Pine Orchard Yacht & Country Club Hosted by Eric Johnson

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- 4 - The Score Board

Weischet Retains Crown

Ward Weischet, Superintendent at Pilgrim's Met Area Team Harbor Country Club, successfully defended his CAGCS Championship title. The championship was The 1990 Annual Met Area Team Championship will be held over the course of two golf meetings, the first being at held October 2nd at the St. Andrews Golf Club in Hastings, Racebrook Country Club, and the second round being held at New York. The gross team from the Connecticut group will the Blackledge Country Club. Ward fired a fine 72 and 74, be comprised of Ward Weischet, Peter Pierson, Mike Dukette, and Frank Lamphear. The net team will be comprised of Ed respectively, to take the title home again. In the Net Division, our President Tom Watroba, Lamphier, Dave Stimson, Peter Lewis, and Tom Watroba. Suffield Country Club, walked away with the net trophy. Hit him well! Tom stroked his way to a net 71 and 76, respectively, for a 147 total. Congratulations to our two champions! Invitational Results from Hop Meadow Country Club Other Winners The gross winners at the Annual Invi­ tational held on June 25th hosted by In the Senior Division, Frank Lam­ Mike Wallace was won by the team phier, Aspetuck Valley Country Club, from Ludlow Country Club, Superinten­ once again came through and beat all those dent Stan Kogut, Jr. The net division "old folks" to take home the first prize in was won by the team from Willimantic the gross category. Country Club where Steve Rackliffe is In the net bracket of the Senior Division, the superintendent. The second gross Charlie Baskin from the Country Club of was Peter Lund's team from Taconic Waterbury took home the first prize. Country Club, and Black Hall Country Club where Phil Neaton is the man in In the Affiliate Division, the gross charge took home the second net prize. champion was Frank Savakis from the The host team, Hop Meadow, slid in to Bruedan Corp., and the net champion was take down the third net Carl Wallace from the Magovern Company. Other Championship Results Superintendent/Manager tournament was held on July 10th at Tumblebrook Country Club where Dave Stimson resides as superintendent. In the superintendent/ 13 - 24JHLaxidkaxt manager division, Charlie Baskin along with his manager, Gross - Peter Lewis Bill Carroll from the Country Club of Waterbury fired a fine Country Club of Farmington 59 in the two-ball, best ball, net tournament to capture the Net - Tom Fletcher first prize. H. Smith Richardson Golf Course The second spot was won by John Albanese and Joe Vinci from the Country Club of Farmington. 25 - 36 Handicap In the individual tournament for the day which was a stable- Gross - Mike Wallace ford system was won by Mike Donahue from Lesco. Jim Hop Meadow Country Club Standish, Carl Wallace and Tom Watson placed second, third Net - Ed Lamphier and fourth, respectively. Sunset Hill Golf Club Study cites golf’s environmental priorities GCSAA DISEASE IDENTIFICATION A new research report confirms that golf course superintendents consider environ­ mental safety to hen an extremely important priority in maintaining their courses. AND A nationwide study by the Cento for Golf Course Management (GCCM) con­ CONTROL SEMINAR cludes that superintendents are "very concerned about choosing maintenance practices that will not negatively affect the environment." When asked to rate their Co-Hosted by CAGCS level of concern about the environment when making maintenance decisions, responses from superintendents averaged 6.27 on a 7-point scale, where 7 repre­ January 14 & 15, 1991 Treadway Hotel sented the highest level of concern. When asked to rank special areas of concern, superintendents gave groundwater Cromwell, CT protection the highest priority. Notifying the public of chemical applications, water-use restrictions, and regulations on underground storage tanks and hazard com­ This two-day educational seminar in munication were also cited as priority concerns. applied turfgrass pathology will cover "This is strong evidence that our members are fully committed to doing their jobs disease fungi, nematodes, viruses, bacte­ in an ecologically responsible manner," said John M. Schilling, the executive direc­ ria and other factors affecting plant tor of GCSAA. He added that "the study shows clearly that golf course superinten­ health. The use of recent research reports dents are very well-informed about our nation's environmental priorities. in the development of effective turfgrass The study, Buying Habits of Golf Course Superintendents, was conducted by disease control programs will be empha CGCM as part of a major new research effort to determine trends in golf course sized. Both novice and expat will gain maintenance and to track the purchasing and budgeting practices of superintendents. practical, up-to-date information immedi­ CGCM, a recently created subsidiary of GCSAA, performs market research to docu­ ately applicable to their turfgrass man­ ment facts and trends in the maintenance and management of golf courses. Several agement operations from this seminar. prepared reports are now available through the Center and companies can custom design reports on individual research topics. The seminar will be co-instructed by According to Schilling, several of the industry's leading corporations have already Dr. Houston Couch, turfgrass patholo­ purchased copies of the Buying Habits report, which is available through CGCM gist at Virginia Polytechnic Institute, for $945. The Maintenance Trends Report, which documents the opinions of certi­ and Dr. Philip Larsen, head of the Plant fied golf course superintendents on five key maintenance practices and industry Pathology Department at the University trends, can be obtained for $ 100. of Minnesota. Companies or golf facilities interested in the studies can contact CGCM at 800/472-7878.

Daconil 2787 Braver referred to Daconil as a herbicide.) The following is a statement put out by the manufacturer of Daconil 2787, By K. P. Tyler, GCSA of New England, Inc. Fermenta Plant Protection Co., Mentor, OH.

Several years ago, CBS television network ran a story on Daconil 2787 STATEMENT "60 Minutes" about the death of Navy Lt. George Prior. In Prior v. Diamond Shamrock Lawsuit: Listed below are the facts concerning the 1982 death of that story, they claimed the fungicide Daconil 2787 caused his death after playing golf on a course sprayed with the product. Navy Lt George Prior: On May 9, 1988, the TRIAL COURT in the case entered Recently, CBS Nightly News referred to the case again in a judgment IN FAVOR of the defendants. These are the facts: segment on lawn care and continued to claim Daconil 2787 killed Lt. Prior. (During this segment, CBS reporter Rita • Lt. Prior died from Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN) which was caused by a viral infection. • A review of ALL medical writings regarding TEN con­ firmed that Daconil 2787 has never been associated with the disease. . Daconil 2787 has been used on golf course turf for more than 18 years with over THREE BILLION rounds of golf being played without any reported incidents of TEN. Summary Conclusion Extensive evidence developed for this case, including prod­ uct usage information from more than 18 years, clearly dem­ SODCO, INC. Matt Faherty onstrated that Daconil 2787 fungicide DID NOT cause TEN Slocum, R.l. 02877 Sales 800-341 -6900 Office Ct. Coi mm. Supervisory Turf S-1232 that resulted in Lt. Prior’s death. 203-872-9367 Res. Ma Comm. Supervisory Turf 137773 NEWS FROM luPl GCSAA HEADQUARTERS

Connecticut Superintendent Receives GCSAA Certification

ment, pest management, financial and organizational man­ Barry Anes, Superintendent of Candlewood Valley agement and the history, ethics, purpose and procedures of Country Club, has been designated a Certified Golf Course GCSAA. Also, an on-site inspection of Anes* golf course Superintendent (CGCS) by the GCSAA. operation was conducted by two currently certified superin­ Anes has been superintendent of the New Milford, Connec­ tendents: Peter Burnham, CGCS, of Southbury, CT, and ticut, course since 1984. Ray Beaudry, CGCS, of Fairfield, CT. To become certified, a candidate must have five years' ex­ GCSAA instituted the certification program in 1971 to perience as a golf course superintendent and be employed in recognize outstanding and progressive superintendents. that capacity. The candidate must pass a rigorous six-hour More than 1,100 active GCSAA members currently hold examination covering the , turfgrass manage­ "CGCS" status.

CAMPBELL TO RECEIVE the presidency of the USGA and the captaincy of the R & 1991 AWARD A. During his USGA term, Campbell also presided as Joint Chairman of the World Amateur Golf Council. William C. Campbell, former president of the United In 1985, Campbell was honored by GCSAA with a Dis­ States Golf Association (USGA), has been selected to receive tinguished Service Award. In 1990, he was elected to the the Old Tom Morris Award from the GCSAA. PGA . He was the recipient of Campbell will be presented the award during the closing the National Golf Foundation's Herb Graffis Award in 1989 banquet of the 62nd GCSAA International Golf Course Con­ for his efforts in preserving the true spirit of the game. ference and Show on February 12,1991 in Las Vegas, Nev. One of America's most distinguished amateur golfers, GCSAA President Gerald L. Faubel, CGCS, said, "No one Campbell has won more than 30 golf titles, including the has given more to the game of golf than Mr. Campbell. He 1964 U. S. Amateur Championship. He has been a mem­ has dedicated his life to promoting the game and has demon­ ber of the Walker Cup team eight times, never losing a strated many times his support for the golf course superinten­ singles match. In 1965, Campbell was awarded the dent. GCSAA is honored to present this award to Mr. USGA's highest honor, the Award, for his Campbell." sportsmanship in golf. Campbell received the William In addition to being a USGA past president (1982-83), Richardson Award from the Golf Writers Association of Campbell also served as captain of the Royal and Ancient America In 1983 for his outstanding contributions to golf. Golf Club of St. Andrews, Scotland. Campbell is only the In his nomination for the Old Tom Morris award, Camp­ third American to be named captain, joining bell was also cited for his efforts to tighten the bonds and Joseph Dey. He is the only American to have held both between the USGA and GCSAA. During his presidency, the USGA launched major fund-raising campaigns to finance the development of Golf House and the establish­ ment of test facilities for clubs and balls, as well as a long­ term program for turfgrass research, notably in the area of drought-tolerant grasses. GCSAA established the Old Tom Morris Award in 1982 TEE AND GREEN SOD, INC. to recognize individuals who have made outstanding life­ time contributions to the game. The award is named in Specializing in Penncross Sod memory of Old Tom Morris, greenkeeper and golf profes­ sional at the R & A, clubmaker, ballmaker, four-time British Open champion, and golf course architect. Dave Wallace P.O. Box 418 Campbell joins , Bob Hope, Gerald Ford, 401-295-1870 Exeter, RI 02822 , Robert Trent Jones, Sr., , Chi Chi Rodriguez and Sherwood Moore, CGCS, as recipients of the coveted Old Tom Morris honor.

. 7 - Without an aggressive superintendent, Golf Course Irrigation Systems the designlinstallation process (continued from page 2) will not produce the best system.

Engineer/Designer . . . has established the Certified Irrigation good distributor provides replacement Designer (CID) Program. Any irriga­ parts and is a liaison with the various This input requires knowledge of tion designer showing the CID seal has manufacturers. hydraulics, irrigation system materials, demonstrated that he/she has passed a Today, the distributor often substi­ sprinkler head performance, automatic basic test in at least the following areas tutes for the Engineer/Designer. This control systems, pump theory, pumping of knowledge: hydraulics, electricity, leaves the owner without technical or plant control and computer analysis of soil/water/plant relationships, irrigation administrative representation. the pipe grid and computer scheduling. scheduling, irrigation terminology and The burden of evaluating the design, The engineer/designer provides perfor­ pumps. Additional testing is required specification, and installation is then mance analysis, plans, specifications, in the specialty of golf course irriga­ placed upon the golf course superinten­ bidding and contract documents, contract tion. dent administration, and field and final inspec­ There is no guarantee that the suc­ The superintendent is generally not tion. cessful completion of the tests makes trained thoroughly enough to replace Bids and contracts are based on what the designer an expert, but it assures the the Engineer/Designer function in the the course wants and needs in an irriga­ client that the designer has at least a modem complex irrigation system tion system, and not on what particular minimum level of competence. process. products the material supplier is han­ CID's may work for irrigation suppli­ dling. The bidding procedure then pro­ ers or contractors and belong to the Contractor . . . vides for the contractors and material Contractor or Distributor Division of suppliers to be evaluated fairly. The contractor's job is to furnish the the IA. Some CID's are in private prac­ Computer analysis by the engineer/ manpower, equipment and materials for tice and belong to the Professional designer of each piping branch allows the irrigation system installation and Consultants Division of the IA. the "what if game to be played. coordinate these into a finished installa­ Professional Consulting Engineers/ "What if a pipe size is reduced or tion that is commercially perfect CID's are employed and paid by the golf enlarged? What impact will this have on It is particularly important that the course owner and thus work in the performance and cost? These analyses contractor and his employees have the owner's interest. CID's in the employ can be done manually, but no one today skills necessary to provide high quality of the distributor or contractor cannot workmanship. has the time. spend the approximate 300 staff hours When cost per pound of pipe and cost A contractor is often able to suggest required for a professional irrigation per kwh of electricity is inserted into the cost saving installation ideas. design and thus their plans and specifi­ computer program, the lowest cost size The plans and specifications should cations are quite often standard ones not of pipe will emerge based on amortiza­ be reviewed with the successful contrac­ tailored to that particular golf course. tion and pumping hours per year. tor so his ideas for increasing the sys­ The cost of hiring a Professional These parameters may be changed to tem’s efficiency and reducing cost may Engineer/Designer is minimal compared suit a particular golf course, but an effi­ be evaluated. to the cost of the installation and this cient design will result A contractor must be able to provide cost can generally be recovered several Computer programs also show a pat­ fast warranty service during the guaran­ times over through a more efficient tern of distribution plots for the actual tee period. irrigation system and lowered bids. sprinkler stakeout of greens, tees and Summary fairways. The sprinkler layout can be Equipment Distributor . . . When any of the five inputs required changed as required to suit the superin­ for a golf course irrigation system de- tendent's estimate of water required for Many people believe that selection of sign/installation team are missing, the that particular area. an equipment distributor is more impor­ success of the project is jeopardized. This data allows the superintendent tant than selecting a brand of equip­ The golf course superintendent and better control of watering during chang­ ment. the engineer/designer should be the co­ ing weather conditions. The distributor should be located in ordinators of this process and make sure Most states do not require that a regis­ the trading area where the golf course is that all five groups are represented. tered engineer make the irrigation design. located and provide on time delivery of Designers provide the great majority of the material and equipment at reasona­ (This article appeared in the Feb.,'90 ble prices. They should provide good Irrigation Assoc. Newsletter, and was these services. contributed by Richard W. Smith of To raise the level of expertise in the service during the guarantee period, and Richard W. Smith & Associates) industry, the Irrigation Association (IA) must stock parts for equipment sold. A - 8 - As a GCSAA member; you’re in a growth industry if ever there was one And to keep on top of it, we offer dozens of seminars throughout the year on a wide variety of subjects: the latest in scientific methods from university researchers to the latest in employee motivation from professional management consultants. Take advantage of the GCSAA seminars. Because once you take on the responsibility of keeping golf green, you can never stop learning.

WE KEEP GOLF GREEN. 913-841-2240 The Clippings

Calendar CONNECTICUT ASSOCIATION OF GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS

DATE EVENT LOCATION HOST [

October 2 Met Team St. Andrews Golf Club Met GCSA Championship Hastings, NY

Glastonbury Hills Country Club Douglas Webber October 3 S & R Tournament (Scramble) Glastonbury, CT

October 17 CAGCS Monthly Meeting Heritage Village Country Club Peter Burnham Southbury, CT

November 5 CAGCS Old Lyme Country Club Brian Skelly Annual Meeting Old Lyme, CT

January 14 & 15, GCSAA Treadway Hotel CAGCS 1991 Disease Seminar Cromwell, CT

Looking Ahead

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Alpine Tree Care, Inc. Glenmore Landscape Service Partac Topdressing 44 Slocum St., Norwalk, CT RR3, Box 199 Great Meadows, NJ 07838 769 N. Mountain Rd., Newington, CT Pound Ridge, NY 10576 (800) 247-2326/(201) 637-4191 Ken Gear (847-1855) Glenn S. Moore Golf Course Top-Dressing, Construction Alan Carey (953-1776) (914) 764-4348 Mixes, and Tennis Court Supplies Anderson Turf Irrigation, Inc. Imperial Nurseries Pipe & Irrigation Equipment 5 Cronk Road, P. 0. Box 7036 Horticultural Distribution Center 243 Woodmont Road, P. O. Box 3049 Plainville, CT 06062 Granby, CT 06035 Milford, CT 06460 Jesse J. Anderson, Jr. John Perrotti, Jr. Paul J. Roche (203) 747-9911 (203) 653-4541 (203) 878-0658 Breudan Corp, of Connecticut James Carriere & Sons, Inc. Pro-Lawn Products, Inc. John Deere Golf Equipment Trap Sand - Partac Topdressing 30 Nashville Road Bolton, CT 06040 Port Chester, NY 10573 Bethel, CT 06801 Scott Lowe, Frank Savakis & Bill Carriere Stephen M. Kotowicz Jeff McDowell (203) 647-1774 (914) 937-2136 (203) 792-3032 Cadwell & Jones Larchmont Eng. & Irrig. Co. Shawnmark P. O. Box G, Buckland Street Box 66, Larchmont Lane Products for Industry Manchester, CT 06040 Lexington, MA 02173 Warwick, RI 02888 Stephanie A. Zanieski Steve Butler Matt Howland (203) 643-0644 (617) 862-2550 (401) 295-1673 The Cardinals, Inc. Lesco, Inc. Terre Co. of NJ 166 River Road 20005 Lake Road 206 Delawanna Avenue Unionville, CT 06085 Rocky River, Ohio 44116 Clifton, NJ 07014 John Callahan Mike Donahue Byron Johnson, Jr. (203) 673-3699 (800) 825-3726 W-(201)473-3893; H-748-5069 Chas. C. Hart Seed Co. The Magovern Company Tuckahoe Turf Farms, Inc. Wethersfield, CT 06109 Windsor Locks, CT 06096 Wamertown Road Roy Sibley, Bob Kennedy Carl Wallace - Peter Moran West Suffield, CT 06093 Ron Holcomb, Roger Barrett (203) 623-2508 - Windsor Locks Skip Deubel (203) 529-2537 (203) 348-8211 - Stamford (800) 243-7582 Country Club Cars of N.E. Mantek Turf Products Corporation 10 Shoreham Road, P. O. Box 464 12 Bradley Street 157 Moody Rd., P. O. Box 2576 East Windsor, CT 06088 Branford, CT 06405 Enfield, CT 06082 Dick Kaupin - Dick Mather Bob Reinhold John Ferry, Mark Loper (203) 623-3871 (203) 481-4321 (203) 763-3581 Earth Works Metro Milorganite Turf Specialty, Inc. Custom Deep Aerification Service 365 Adams Street 60 Merrimack Street Old Greenwich, CT 06870 Bedford Hills, NY 10507 Hooksett, NH 03106 Patrick Lucas, CGCS Joe Stahl Dave Schermerhom (203) 698-0030 (914)666-3171 (603) 485-7866 East Haven Landscape Products Nor-Am Chemical Company Westchester Turf Supply, Inc. 10 Mill Street 311 Carriage Drive P. O. Box 198 East Haven, CT 06512 Kensington, CT 06037 Lincolndale, NY 10540 Bud Escola David Sylvester Bob Lippman (203) 467-6260 (203) 828-8905 (914) 248-7476 Egypt Farms, Inc. O. M. Scott & Sons Winding Brook Turf Farm, Inc. Golf Green Topdressing Proturf Division 240 Griswold Road (800) 899-7645 (Soil) Marysville, OH 43041 Wethersfield, CT 06109 The Terry Co. (201) 473-3393 A1 Arison Donald Grant Metro Milorganite (914) 666-3171 (203) 336-9890 (203) 529-6869 Fairway Landscapers, Inc. Old Fox Chemical, Inc. Green, Tee, Bunker Construction 249 Shaker Road, P. O. Box 2287 South Glastonbury, CT 06073 Enfield, CT 06082 Walter Vami Mike Dukette (203) 633-1273 (203) 684-9426