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2015BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PRESIDENTMal McLaren Award
Strategic PlanningMark Figurella
VICE PRESIDENTGolf & Tournament
Bryan [email protected]
440.934.6217
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENTGovernment Relations
Scott [email protected]
330.725.2829
CHAPTER ADMINISTRATORFinance/Communication/Benevolent
Michelle L. Frazier-Feher, [email protected]
216.469.9287
TRUSTEES
SECRETARY/TREASURERWebsite
Charles (Chuck) [email protected]
330.933.4673
Program & EducationSam Leatherberry
SocialJim Robinson
MembershipBrad Vecchio
Historical / Assistant RelationsDavid Willmott
ASSISTANT GCS LIAISONMatt Kolcun
INDUTRIAL RELATIONSScholarship & Research
Brian [email protected]
440.834.9315
Jason Bennett330.416.0908
Lenny [email protected]
216.401.1152
Mission StatementPromoting the profession of the golf course superintendent
through education, camaraderie and cooperation among fellow members in Northern Ohio since 1923
Schedule of Events 3OTF News 5Back in the Day 8Vendor Day Highlights 10By The Board – August 12GCSAA News – GIS 15Hall Of Fame Highlights 16On the Road with the USGA 17September Meeting Highlights 19OSHA Fact Sheet 21Advertiser Directory 23
heads and the person running the aerator! Luckily that was the only mishap.
The Annual Research and Scholarship Tournament was held on September 17 at Ridge Top Golf Course. It was also the First Annual Pig Roast Meeting. The clambakes were
a great success for a long time, but we decided to change things up a little bit by having a Bar-B-Q instead. The initial feedback has all been very positive, as the meal was delicious and served fresh and hot.
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It’s October! I don’t know about anyone else, but my golf course is ready for a break, and so am I! It has been a great run of weather so far this fall, so hopefully your aeration process has been able to stay on schedule. Mine is completed, and it feels good to have that behind me. Here is a picture of my first day of fairway aeration. Just a little miscommunication between the person marking the
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November 11, 2015
Annual Meeting
Place: Portage C. C.
Host: Tom Vogel, CGCS
Cost: TBD
Time: TBD
Points: 0.1 TBD
December 7 – 10, 2015
OTF Conference & Show
Greater Columbus Convention Center
February 6 – 11, 2016
Golf Industry Show
San Diego, CA
San Diego Convention Center
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Greg Bobbs was our host, and the course played great. Here is a photo of the 18th green, where Mike O'Donnell hit a hole in one! Unfortunately I missed it as I took this photo just before his group came through. Congratulations Mike! That shot made the day even more memorable!
Barrington Golf Club was the host for the Annual Ohio Cup on Wednesday, September 23rd. The Ohio Cup is a tournament where each of the 5 Ohio chapters of the Golf Course Superintendents Association put together an 8 man team and compete against each other for the coveted trophy. It was a beautiful day for golf and everyone enjoyed themselves. Although Northern Ohio gave a valiant effort, Northwest Ohio beat us out in the end. Evidently these guys play a lot more golf than us! Here is a photo of the winning Northwest Ohio team.
Hope to see you at an event soon! As always, your comments and opinions can be sent to me at: [email protected].
Sincerely, Mark Figurella
NOGCSA President
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2015 ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
OTF is pleased to announce a partnership with VGM Club and VGM’s John Deere partners (Reynolds Turf and Tractor, Shearer Equipment and JW Turf) offering scholarships to honor the work that your assistant superintendents put in throughout the season. We are now accepting nominations for a scholarship to the 2015 OTF Conference & Show.
The Assistant Scholarship is to reward the dedication, effort, commitment and hard work to his/her course throughout the year. If you would like to nominate someone for this award, please see criteria below and complete the online form below.
Nominate Here
Scholarship package includes:
Full conference package (not including workshops)Hotel room for Tuesday and Wednesday nights for each winner$50 gift card to Hyde Park restaurant for each winnerHead Superintendents, General Managers, Owners are encouraged to nominate under the following criteria:
Candidates must have outstanding character, integrity, and leadershipEmployed at current golf course for at least 1 full year/seasonDedication to pursuing a career as a golf course superintendentSelection process:
OTF Committee will select (5) nominations based off
the 5 local superintendent chapters (pending number of nominations) in criteria above and your answers given with the questionnaire. Nominations are due by Monday, October 12th. Winners will be announced Monday, October 19th.
For questions, please contact OTF offices at 614-285-4683 or visit www.ohioturfgrass.org
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Ohio Turfgrass Foundation | 2710 North Star Road | Columbus, Ohio 43221614.285.4683 | [email protected]
TURF TIPS - SEPTEMBER 26, 2015
Turf not recovering? Animals digging? These are likely signs of a grub infestation! Learn how to keep the skunks and raccoons away and the best way to perform a RESCUE GRUB TREATMENT!
Click here for the Turf Tips Video
Turf Tips videos are distributed regularly through the growing season to OTF members. If you'd like to receive information like this, be sure to join or renew your membership today! New and renewed memberships processed for the remainder of 2015 are valid for the rest of 2015 and all of 2016.
Click here for more information on OTF memberships
Hard-copy registration forms for the OTF Conference & Show and OSU Green Industry Short Course are now available at www.otfshow.org under the Registration tab. Take the first step towards your Greener Future and join us forthis year's conference and tradeshow!Click here to visit the show site
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This month’s “Back in the Day” is brought to you by one our newest Hall of Fame inductees, Lou Greco. I can remember being at Mr. Greco’s house somewhere in the early seventies and playing with his kids, who were similar in age. We played with the newest toy of the time, which squirted paint onto a rotating piece of cardboard and made a psychedelic design. What fun!
Lou was the editor of the Northern Ohio Chapter’s newsletter, where he wrote many articles covering the topics of the day. Here is a re-print of one of those articles from the June, 1979 edition. It is clearly written with passion, as he expressed his concern about the lack of participation from fellow members of the association. I think the feelings still ring true today, for myself, and the current Board of Directors. Luckily, we have the internet to post the newsletter on, which is significantly cheaper.
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9This is reprinted from the June 1971 issue
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By Jason Bennett
On August 12th the NOGCSA annual Vendor Day was hosted at Bob O Link Golf Course for the 2nd straight year. The cost for the meeting was $20 per facility and you could bring up to 5 guests.
Dr. David Garner was on hand to talk about recent research being done at The Ohio State University on Bacterial Wilt. The Northern Ohio Chapter has donated in the past two years to this research and it was great to get information about the study being done at OSU.
The weather was perfect for the Superintendents, Assistants, Mechanics, Employees and Managers to enjoy the day hearing demonstrations for vendors and factory representatives. Nearly 100 people attended the meeting hosted by the entire Fitch family. This meeting was set up as a "Speed Dating" format to allow all participating vendors to showcase their products. During the showcase we had 5 equipment demonstrations allowing all those that attended to see the latest equipment and technology. A lot of shiny equipment was on hand to see and test drive.
Once the equipment showcase portion was
finished attendees were broken up into smaller groups to visit each individual vendor to hear demonstrations and receive literature for a "focus" product. With over 20 participating vendor stations the "speed dating" format allowed for ample time for all attendees to visit each station for a 5-6 minute conversation. At each station vendors stamped a card to show that you attended their booth which in turn entered you in a drawing for a $100 gift card.
After the group presentations were complete a box lunch was served while the majority of those went out to play 9 holes of golf. The golf course was in great condition thanks to Superintendent Bryan Fitch. There was no format for the golf as everyone paired up and enjoyed a stress free round compliments of Bob O Link and the Fitch Family.
There was a 50/50 drawing, $100 gift card drawing, equipment raffled off and plenty of gifts at the conclusion of the day. This event continues to grow every year and we would like to give a Thank you to all those that attended, participated and especially to the Fitch Family for all that they donated to make the day a success.
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Barrington Country Club August 4, 2015
President Figurella called the Board of Trustees of the Northern Ohio Chapter of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America regular meeting to order at 1:12 PM.
ROLL CALL: Bates, Bennett, Feher, Figurella, Fitch, Leatherberry, Marino, and Vecchio present. Brickley, Hayes, Robinson, Kolcun, and Willmott Absent
Vice President Fitch moved to accept the minutes from the July 14, 2015, regular meeting with corrections. Industrial Representative Bennett seconded. Motion passed
COMMITTEE REPORTSBudget & Finance - Chapter Administrator Feher reported that there was currently $6,876.31 in the checking account, $38,324.85 in the scholarship & research account, $27,792.26 in the money market account, $3,873.79 in the 100th Anniversary account and $477.96 in the Pay Pal Account. The Profit & Loss for 2015 through July 13 shows Net Income/Loss of $15,481.53.
Program & Education – No Report.
Editorial – Chapter Administrator Feher reported the August/September Issue needs to out. President Figurella will get Feher a Back in the Day article and his President’s message.
Golf & Tournament – Vice President Fitch reported the Ohio Cup is on September 23 at Westfield. He still needs to contact the other chapters.
Membership & Welcoming – No Report
Social – 35 people came and 25 people camped at Friends and Family Picnic at Clays Park.
Strategic Planning – No Report
Historical & Benevolent – No Report
Public Relations – Industrial Representative Brian Bates will contact Camp Cheerful.
Industrial Relations- Industrial Representative Marino discussed Vendor Day. Feher will send out vendor letter tonight.
Assistant Relations – No Report
Employment Relations – David Hershey moved from Highland Golf Course to Tanglewood Country Club. Tim Hughes is now with Helena Chemical.
Mal McLaren Award – No ReportScholarship & Research – We will award the Legacy Scholarship Applications at the Annual Meeting. Government & Environmental Relations – No Report.
Website – We are close to completing.
Bylaws & Ethics – No Report
Advertising – No Report
OLD BUSINESSBOSS Event – Vecchio & Marino will do one at Delaney’s in September.
NEW BUSINESS
Chapter Administrator Feher presented the following applications for membership:Jon Schoenmaker Millstone Golf & Turf AFF
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Chapter Administrator Feher presented the following members for reinstatement:None
Chapter Administrator Feher presented the following members for reclassification:None
Industrial Representative Marino motioned to approve the above members for membership. Vice President Fitch seconded. Motion passed.
President Figurella reported that Lake Erie Golf Cars donated the gifts for the Kids Picnic this year.
The next Board meeting is scheduled for September 17, 2015 at 8:00 AM at Ridge Top Golf Course
The Board Meeting was adjourned at 2:20 PM.
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Join us for everything under the sun!Make plans to join us in San Diego February 6-11, 2016. This event promises to provide you with the knowledge and tools necessary to meet all of the challenges you face on your course with confidence. We will continue sending these newsletters on a monthly basis to keep you informed on the latest Golf Industry Show news, special events, and much more!
Housing opens Oct. 1OnPeak (formerly Travel Planners) is the official housing agency of the Golf Industry Show. Only through OnPeak will you receive benefits like the lowest guaranteed rates, free booking and more! Visit our hotel and travel page to search for your accommodation and transportation needs.
Here's what's new• Trade Show Stage – home of GCSAA.tv Live,
presented by Lebanon Turf, the Trade Show stage will feature a number of guests, discussions and demonstrations across a variety of topics that you won't want to miss! More details to come this fall!
• The Dr. Is In – don't miss the opportunity to meet with industry experts to share your challenges and discuss new ideas at your course. Tables will be hosted by Ph. D.'s who will share their expertise in this informal setting. These one-on-ones provide access to first-class experts. More details to come this fall!
• Hunter Learning Tour – get out of the convention center get onsite education at
Hunter Industries. A global leader in irrigation technology, Hunter's U.S. headquarters is located in San Marcos, Calif., just northwest of San Diego. On this eight-hour field trip, attendees will get education on a variety of irrigation topics and see first-hand the latest irrigation technology in action.
Meet me in San DiegoCreated by the San Diego Convention Center, our micro-site is your one-stop-shop for everything related to San Diego. Here you'll find helpful information about public transportation, restaurant recommendations, coupons for exclusive deals and much more! Check out all that San Diego has to offer through this helpful site.
Thanking exhibitors in San DiegoWhen meeting with exhibitors on the trade show floor, be sure to thank them for their time and effort. Months of planning and preparation went into making their attendance in San Diego possible and showing your appreciation for them makes it all worth it!
Connect and Plan
Trade ShowFeb. 10-11, 2016
Education ConferencesFeb. 8-11, 2016
GCSAA Golf ChampionshipsFeb. 6-8, 2016
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On September 3, 2015, The Northern Ohio Chapter of the Golf Course Superintendent’s Association of America held its 5th induction ceremony! This year’s inductees were Frank Ermer and Lou Greco.
Louis M. GrecoRetired Golf Course Superintendent –Squaw Creek Country Club. Lou started working at Squaw Creek in1954 as a laborer and took over as Supt. in 1962. Retired from
Squaw Creek in 2004. That’s right 50 years of service at the same club. While at Squaw Creek he hosted eight LPGA tour events. Lou sat on the Board and served as President of NOGCSA and OTF. Awards received, NOGCSA Mal McLaren Award 1993, Professional Excellence Award OTF 1978. Community Service – Served as President and on The Board of Directors for many different organizations.
Frank W. Ermer Feb. 8, 1894 – May 28, 1970Frank became a Head Greenkeeper in 1925 at Ridgewood Golf Club. His first job on a golf course was mowing fairways with a horse drawn cutting unit in
1915. Frank was one of the Founding Fathers of the Golf Course Superintendents Assoc. of America and the Northern Ohio Golf Course Superintendents Assoc. Both associations were known by different names then, National Greenskeeper Assoc. of America and Cleveland District Golf Assoc. From 1928 -1933 Frank was Secretary/Treasurer and in 1933 President of Cleveland District Golf Assoc. In 1939 Frank was President of the National Greenskeepers Assoc. of America.
Thank you to the Hall of Committee for their continued dedication and hard work!
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This year instead of hosting a clambake for our annual scholarship & research outing the NOGCSA Board chose to do a pig roast. The food, weather and course were great for this wonderful event!
Winners for the day were:1st Place – Team Peck – 532nd Place – Team Burkett - 603rd Place – Team Happ - 63
Skins:Team Bursan – Hole #15Team Lamp – Hole #3Team Burkett – Hole #18
Hole #1 – Short Drive – Dave DeardonHole #2 – Closest to Pin (A Flight) – Gregg BobbsHole # 6 – Closest to Pin (B Flight) - Dick LampHole #9 – Accuracy Drive – Don MeintelHole #12 – Longest Drive – Ben ImhoffHole #15 – Closest to Pin (A Flight) – Valley View GCHole #18 – Closest to Pin (B Flight) – Mike O’Donnell
– HOLE IN ONE!!!
Congratulations to Mike O’Donnell on his Hole In One on Hole #18! This was Mike’s 2nd hole in one and both hole in ones have been at an NOGCSA event!!
50/50 Winner – Bob Brown
Thank you to all our hole sponsors and attendees for your continued support. We also collected food and raised $185 for the Our Community Hunger Center.
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What iscrystalline silica?
Crystalline silicais a basic component of soil,sand, granite, and many other minerals. Quartz isthe most commonformofcrystalline silica.Cristobalite and tridymite are two other forms ofcrystalline silica. All three forms may becomerespirable size particles when workers chip, cut,drill, or grind objects that contain crystallinesilica.
What are the hazardsof crystalline silica?
Silica exposure remains a serious threat tonearly2 millionU.S. workers, includingmore than100,000 workers inhighriskjobs suchas abrasiveblasting, foundrywork, stonecutting, rock drilling, quarrywork and tunneling. The seriousness of thehealth hazards associated with silica exposure isdemonstrated by the fatalities and disablingillnesses that continue to occur in sandblasters androckdrillers. Crystalline silicahas been classified asa human lungcarcinogen. Additionally, breathing crystalline silica dust can cause silicosis, which insevere cases can be disabling, or even fatal.The respirable silica dust enters the lungs andcauses the formation ofscar tissue, thus reducingthe lungs’ ability to take in oxygen. There is nocureforsilicosis. Sincesilicosisaffectslungfunction, itmakes one more susceptible to lunginfections liketuberculosis. In addition, smoking causes lungdamage and adds to the damage caused bybreathingsilicadust.
What are the symptoms of silicosis?
Silicosis is classified into three types: chronic/classic, accelerated, and acute.
Chronic/classic silicosis, the most common,occurs after 15–20 years ofmoderate to lowexposuresto respirablecrystallinesilica. Symptomsassociatedwithchronic silicosismayor maynot beobvious; therefore, workers need to have a chest x-ray to determine if there is lung damage. As thedisease progresses, the worker may experienceshortness ofbreathuponexercisingand haveclinicalsigns of poor oxygen/carbon dioxide exchange.In the later stages, the worker may experiencefatigue, extreme shortness of breath, chest pain, orrespiratoryfailure.
Accelerated silicosis can occur after 5–10years ofhigh exposures to respirable crystallinesilica. Symptoms include severe shortness ofbreath, weakness, and weight loss. The onset ofsymptoms takes longer than in acute silicosis.
Acute silicosis occurs after a few months or aslongas 2 years following exposures to extremelyhighconcentrations of respirable crystalline silica.Symptoms ofacute silicosis include severedisabling shortness of breath, weakness, andweight loss, which often leads to death.
Where are construction workersexposed to crystalline silica?
Exposure occurs during many different constructionactivities. The most severe exposures generally occurduringabrasive blastingwith sand to remove paint andrust from bridges, tanks, concrete structures, and othersurfaces. Other construction activities that mayresult insevere exposure include: jack hammering, rock/well drilling, concretemixing, concrete drilling, brickand concrete blockcuttingand sawing, tuckpointing,tunnelingoperations.
Where are general industry employees exposed to crystallinesilica dust?
The most severe exposures to crystalline silicaresultfromabrasiveblasting,whichis done to clean andsmooth irregularities from molds, jewelry, and foundrycastings, finish tombstones, etch or frost glass, orremove paint, oils, rust, or dirt form objects needing tobe repainted or treated. Other exposures to silica dustoccur in cement and brick manufacturing, asphaltpavement manufacturing, china and ceramicmanufacturing and the tool and die, steel and foundryindustries. Crystalline silica is used in manufacturing,household abrasives, adhesives, paints, soaps, andglass. Additionally, crystallinesilicaexposuresoccurinthemaintenance, repair and replacement of refractorybrick furnacelinings.
In the maritime industry, shipyard employees areexposed to silica primarily in abrasive blastingoperations to remove paint and clean and preparesteel hulls, bulkheads, decks, and tanks for paintsand coatings.
How is OSHA addressingexposure to crystalline silica?
OSHAhas an established PermissibleExposureLimit, or PEL, which is the maximumamount ofcrystalline silica to whichworkers maybe exposedduringan 8-hour work shift (29 CFR 1926.55, 1910.1000). OSHA also requires hazard
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This is one in a series of informational fact sheets highlighting OSHA programs, policies, or standards. It does not impose
any new compliance requirements. For a comprehensive list of compliance requirements of OSHA standards or
regulations, refer to Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations. This information will be made available to sensory-
impaired individuals upon request. The voice phone is (202) 693 –1999 . See also OSHA’s website at www.osha.gov.
communication trainingfor workers exposed tocrystalline silica, and requires a respiratorprotectionprogramuntil engineering controls areimplemented. Additionally, OSHA has a National Emphasis Program (NEP) for Crystalline Silica exposureto identify, reduce, and eliminate health hazardsassociated with occupational exposures.
What can employers/employees doto protect against exposures tocrystalline silica?■ Replace crystalline silicamaterials with safer
substitutes,whenever possible.
■ Provide engineering or administrativecontrols, wherefeasible, such as localexhaustventilation, and blastingcabinets.Wherenecessary to reduce exposures belowthe PEL, use protective equipment or otherprotective measures.
■ Use allavailablework practices to control dustexposures, such as water sprays.
■ Wear onlya N95 NIOSH certified respirator, ifrespirator protection is required. Do not alter therespirator. Do not wear a tight-fittingrespiratorwitha beard or mustache that prevents a good sealbetween the respirator and the face.
■ Wear only a Type CE abrasive-blast supplied-airrespirator for abrasive blasting.
■ Wear disposable or washable work clothes andshower if facilities are available. Vacuum the dustfromyour clothes or change into clean clothingbefore leaving the work site.
■ Participate in training, exposuremonitoring, andhealth screening and surveillance programs tomonitor any adverse health effects caused bycrystalline silica exposures.
■ Be aware ofthe operations and job taskscreatingcrystalline silicaexposures inyour workplaceenvironment and know how to protectyourself.
■ Be aware of the health hazards related to exposuresto crystalline silica. Smokingadds to the lungdamage caused by silica exposures.
■ Do not eat, drink, smoke, or applycosmetics inareas where crystalline silica dust is present. Wash
your hands and face outside of dusty areas beforeperforming any of these activities
How can I get more information on
safety and health?
OSHA has various publications, standards,technical assistance, and compliance tools to help you, and offers extensive assistance through workplaceconsultation,voluntaryprotection programs, strategicpartnerships, alliances, state plans, grants, training,and education. OSHA’s Safetyand Health ProgramManagement Guidelines (FederalRegister 54:3904-3916, January 26, 1989) detailelements critical tothe development of a successful safety and healthmanagement system. This and other information areavailable on OSHA’s website.
■ For one free copy of OSHA publications, send a self-addressed mailing label to OSHAPublicationsOffice, 200 ConstitutionAvenueN.W., N-3101, Washington, DC 20210; or
send a request to our fax at (202) 693–2498, orcallus toll-free at (800) 321–OSHA.
■ Toorder OSHA publications online atwww.osha.gov, go to Publications andfollowthe instructions for ordering.
■ Tofile a complaint by phone, report anemergency, or get OSHA advice, assistance, orproducts, contact your nearest OSHA officeunder the U.S. Department ofLabor listing inyour phone book, or call toll-free at (800 )
321–OSHA (6742 ). The teletypewriter(TTY) numberis (877) 889–5627.
■ To file a complaint online or obtain moreinformation on OSHA federal and stateprograms, visit OSHA’s website.
This is one in a series of informational factsheets highlighting OSHA programs, policies, orstandards. It does not impose any newcompliance requirements. For a comprehensive list ofcompliance requirements of OSHA standards orregulations, refer to Title 29 of the Code of FederalRegulations.This informationwillbe made available tosensory-impaired individuals upon request. Thevoicephone is (202) 693 – 1999.See also OSHA’s website at www.osha.gov.
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800.362.1343
Baker Vehicle Systems
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BASF Corporation
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937.604.5617
Century Equipment
John Mowat - Ron Smolik –
Matt Weber – Matt Welch
800.522.8676
Harrell’s Turf Specialty
Glenn Omori
440.439.1393
H & S Stump Removal
Jack Hopkins
330.654.2347
Lake Erie Golf Cars*
Tony Cisterino
216.763.2090
Perk Air
Bob Doty
330.296.7307
Precision Golf Construction
Mike O’Donnell
440.285.2117
Shearer Golf
805-GOLF-909
South East Golf Car Co.
888.684.4653
Walker Supply
Mike Sekula - Bill Walker
800.792.5537
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