Haddonfield
65 Club
The Retired Men’s Club of Haddonfield
Web address: http://haddon65club.blogspot.com/
110 Rhoads Ave
Haddonfield, NJ 08033 November 1, 2014
Art’s parents met in NYC after coming to America from
Germany around the turn of the century. His mom cleaned homes and his dad was a
blacksmith in Queens NYC.
After retirement Art had many other jobs including
landscaping with his son, driving for many funeral homes and he was also a
driver for Governor Cahill.
The 65 Club Fall Stag
Luncheon held at Tavistock Country Club on October 9th was a big
success. Thanks to Bob Parsons’
dedicated effort to this event, everything went smoothly and was enjoyed by all
that attended.
President’s Message
Here we go again, our 11th month out of 12, the
year will be over before we know it, how time does fly.
One bright note – we will be turning our clocks back to
standard time, it's nice just to save one hour.
We in Haddonfield are blest to live in this community, we
have much to be thankful for at this time of our lives, starting with getting
up each morning. The club has lost several long time members during the prior
10 months. We had two members celebrate their 100th year in 2014. We
have also gained a handful of new members who are going to keep the club
growing, and going strong.
Regardless of how the referendum flows, on the sale of
Haddonfield's Water System, the water will keep flowing, unlike other countries
where water is a luxury. I just hope that everyone will get out and vote their
preference. That's another thing that we should be thankful for, our right to
vote.
We should also be thankful for all of the men and women
that have served in the armed forces, many paying the ultimate price. Freedom
is never free, and we are the beneficiaries of their efforts and sacrifices.
So when you sit down with family and friends at
Thanksgiving, really give thanks for all that we have and enjoy in our daily
lives.
–
– Bill Brown
Happy 100th Birthday Arthur Merker
Arthur Merker was born August 19, 1914. Just think about that for a minute. Art has
lived through both world wars; the depression; the proliferation of telephones,
automobiles and the interstate highway system; the great depression; the
development of air travel; the cold war; space exploration and moon landing as
well as the digital communication explosion and the rise of worldwide
terrorism. He has seen all of this throughout the span of 17 of our 44
presidents. The year Art was born there were 257 miles of paved roads in the
USA; today there are 2.6 million miles (according to AAA South Jersey).
Art’s parents met in NYC after coming to America from
Germany around the turn of the century. His mom cleaned homes and his dad was a
blacksmith in Queens NYC.
Art met Florence Shewark through a friend of his who was a cousin
of Florence's. They were married on June 1, 1941 in the St. Stanislaus Church
in Maspeth, L.I., N.Y. Art served in WWII and was
stationed in Puerto Rico. He became a Master Sargent and oversaw the artillery
training. He worked at Union Carbide for 49 years. He began in uptown Manhattan
right near the Empire State Building and for much of that time he was going to
night school for mechanical engineering. He also worked part time as a cashier
at Lundy's Restaurant in Long Island which was very famous at the time. He was
transferred to South Jersey in 1956 as head of the chemical division but he
still knows NYC like the back of his hand.
After retirement Art had many other jobs including
landscaping with his son, driving for many funeral homes and he was also a
driver for Governor Cahill.
Art and Florence have lived in Haddonfield for 45
years. They have two sons, Craig and Curt, and three grandchildren. Art has been a member of the Haddonfield Lions for over 55
years and was a past President. He joined the Haddonfield 65 Club in
1979 and has been a member for the past 35 years and was an active golfer with
the club for many of those years.
Fall Stag Luncheon – October 9th
The 65 Club Fall Stag
Luncheon held at Tavistock Country Club on October 9th was a big
success. Thanks to Bob Parsons’
dedicated effort to this event, everything went smoothly and was enjoyed by all
that attended.
The event was
attended by Haddonfield Mayor Kasko, Commissioners Moscatelli and Rochford as
well as Borough Administrator Sharon McCullough.
Our speaker
was Chris May, co-anchor of CBS-3 Eyewitness News at
5, 6 and 11 PM. An award-winning
journalist, May has covered politics and government up close and in
depth throughout his career. In July, 2011, May had a one-on-one interview with
President Barack Obama at the White House during efforts to resolve the debt
ceiling crisis.
Chris spoke not
only about his experiences along the way to achieving his broadcasting dream
but also about the rapid changes taking place in the news business.
If you missed the
event, you missed a great time and a great speaker.
Wine and Cheese Party – November 15th
Since the First Wine and Cheese proved to be a great
success last year, we will hold our second one on Saturday, November 15, at the
Markeim Arts Center, located at Lincoln Ave and Walnut Street, from 7:00 till
11:00 PM. Music will again be furnished by Jack Poupard and friends.
There will be a few changes this year, we will be charging
$5.00 per attendee, plus if anyone would like to show their culinary skills by
bring a dessert, or appetizer, that will be greatly appreciated. As in the past
any prospective member will be welcome with their guest, without cost.
This social get together is held to introduce new members
to one of our club's activities, as well as giving existing members and their
partners an opportunity to mingle in a social setting.
Please get your payments in so that we can determine the
amount of wines, cheeses, plates etc.
Try to bring a prospective new member.
Please contact Bill Brown at 429-4368 or via email at billbrown08033@aol.com if you plan
to attend, so we know how many people to expect and if you plan to bring
something.
Casino Trip – Tuesday, December 9th
This
year our casino trip will be to the Tropicana in AC, on Tuesday, December 9th,
departing Wedgewood Swim Club at 10:00 AM. The cost of the
trip is $40.00 per person, and will include BINGO on the way down, upon arrival
we will receive $15.00 in slot play and lunch at Carmines. The show will begin
at 3:30 PM and is titled "Jingle All The Way", featuring 10 dancers
and two singers.
We should return to Wedgewood by 7:00 PM. Seats are on a
first come basis, so get those checks into Walt Baker, or Bill Brown. Please sign up ASAP
by contacting Bill Brown at 429-4368 or via email at billbrown08033@aol.com.
Christmas Party – Thursday, December 11th
The 65 Club will hold its annual Christmas party, at the
Haddonfield United Methodist Church at 29 Warwick Road on Thursday, December
11, beginning at 1:00 PM. There is ample parking behind the church and
the most convenient entry door is near the parking lot. The keynote speaker this year will be Reverend Bob Costello Esq., senior minister at Haddonfield United Methodist Church.
For many
years we have brightened Christmas for the patients at the Camden County
Lakeland Long Term Nursing Facility in Blackwood by bringing small gifts to the
Christmas party for distribution at the hospital. Please
do not wrap the gifts because they will be opened by hospital staff before
being given to the recipients. Some
of the patients have health concerns; therefore, we are asked not to bring
candy or other sweets, or money. It is suggested that
we use small gift bags with a touch of tissue paper to make them look festive
as well as not create work for the hospital staff.
Please note: this year, club member’s spouses are invited to
attend. We are attempting to have a children’s group join us to improve the
quality of Christmas carol singing attributed to the members in past years.
Jack Poupard and his Merry Makers will be supplying the instrumental music.
Refreshments for this affair will be supplied through the
generosity of P. J. Whelihan's of Haddon Township. Please keep them in mind
when you go out for dinner or a late night snack. Of course we will still have
our famous punch.
Dues for 2015
Our dues will
remain the same for the year 2015, “$20.00”.
You can start paying them now.
You can give them to Walt Baker at a Thursday Meeting or you can send
them to Walt at: Walt Baker, 400 N.
Haddon Ave, Unit 209, Haddonfield, New Jersey 08033-1736. Make the check out to “65 Club” and not to
Walt. This year no more Nice Guy Walt,
I’ll cash them and you’ll be out $20.00.
I know I say this every year, but could we please try to get all the
dues in by December 31st so we can save making the phone calls and
mailing out letters.
Obituary
Nicholas J. Cappello Sr. AGE: 103 •
HaddonfieldNicholas J. Cappello Sr. (Nick), passed away peacefully on October
21, 2014 at the age of 103. He was a resident of Haddonfield, NJ for 79 years.
Beloved
husband for 63 years of the late Virginia H. Cappello (NEE O'Brien). Devoted
father of six children, Roger W. Cappello of Holmes Beach, FL, Ronald J.
Cappello of Southampton, PA and Nicholas J. Cappello Jr. of Northborough, MA;
and predeceased by three daughters, Virginia Priem, Barbara Kilcullen and Michele
Cappello. Loving grandfather of 14 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
He was born
in Whitehall, NY on Lake Champlain on June 25, 1911. After graduation from
Whitehall High School, he served a three (3) year apprenticeship at General
Electric Co. He attended Pratt Institute of Technology in Brooklyn NY where he
received a degree as an Industrial Mechanical Engineer.
After
graduation in 1933 Radio Corporation of America (RCA) in Camden, NJ hired him
as a Tool and Model Maker. He had worked for RCA 41 years when he retired as
Vice President of Human Resources and Labor Relations for the RCA Government
& Commercial Systems Division.
During 1946
he became active with the Community Chest & Council and the Red Cross as a
Volunteer. By 1954 and again in 1955, he was named Campaign Chairman for the
Red Cross Fund Drive. In 1957 he was appointed General Chairman of the Camden
County Community Chest Fund Drive.
He was a
member of Christ the King Parish in Haddonfield, NJ since 1936. At Christ the
King he was a Daily Communicant and Lector and served as the President of the
Holy Name Society. He was the recipient of the Bishop's Medal & Pope John
II Medal "Pro Eclesia Et Pontifica" for church and community
activity. For many years he was a Member of the "Men of Malvern" and
set aside time once a year to participate in an annual retreat.
Nicholas was
a 65 Club member since 1978.
May He Rest in Peace
Warning: E-Mail Scam
Dennis Kille
reported at the Board of Directors meeting on an e-mail scam in which you
receive an e-mail that appears to come from someone you know, e.g. someone in
your e-mail address book. It generally contains a link to some website. It is
important that you do not follow the link unless you are certain it really came
from someone you know. This happens when someone hacks into a computer and then
sends the bogus e-mail to everyone in the computer owner’s address book so that
it appears that it came from the computer’s owner.
Phone # Change
Roland Heilig’s new phone number
is: 856 240 1586
Clubhouse Programs
Thursday
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Nov 6
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Director’s meeting
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10:00 AM
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Thursday
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Nov 6
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BRAIN
EXERCISES...........................................................................Gerry
Stride
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1:30 PM
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Thursday
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Nov 13
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Business meeting
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1:30 PM
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Thursday
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Nov 20
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TOPIC UNKNOWN………………….………….Jim Walsh,
Courier Post writer
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1:30 PM
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Thursday
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Nov 27
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING
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Thursday
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Dec 4
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Director’s meeting
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10:00 AM
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Thursday
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Dec 4
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SENIOR BASEBALL……………………………………………….Lou
Dunkle
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1:30 PM
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Thursday
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Dec 11
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CHRISTMAS PARTY at Methodist Church
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1:00 PM
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Thursday
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Dec 18
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DRIVER EDUCATION…………………………...Ed Del Sordo Esq., from AAA
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1:30 PM
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Thursday
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Dec 25
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MERRY CHRISTMAS
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Thursday
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Jan 1
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HAPPY NEW YEAR
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NOTE: We have an insatiable appetite for presenters. We
rely on the vast experience of our members to satisfy this need by suggesting
speakers. So, be on the alert and notify Bill Brown (429-4368) if you have any
suggestions for speakers.
New Website
The new
website at www.haddon65club.blogspot.com has
been operational for a while now. If you haven’t checked it out, you should.
You will find much more information than there has been in the past. Let us
know if you find it useful, have suggestions for improving it or are not
interested by contacting Al Schmidt at al.schmidt@verizon.net
or Bernie Schaming at bschaming@comcast.net.
November Birthdays
2 John
T. Hennessy
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13 Harry J. Schmalzried
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19 Thomas Grimes
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30 John J. Tarditi, Jr.
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12
Martin Zeluck
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18 Fred Borgini
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27 John Mapes
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Activities
Bowling
Where are you on Friday mornings?
We missed you at the bowling Alleys. Bowling for the trophy began on September
12th.
Averages Through March 22, 2013
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Ave
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Player
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Ave
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Player
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Ave
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Player
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166
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Walt Baker
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139
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Bill Cullons
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118
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Frank Gaudiano
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152
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Butch Brees
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130
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Dick Gimigliano
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113
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Charles Legge
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142
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Bill Brown
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128
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Tom Mervine
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Come on out to Laurel Lanes, Rt.
73, its only $6.55 for shoes, ball, three games, coffee and Danish as well as
good fellowship.
– – Dick Gimigliano and Walt Baker
Bridge
Each month the average weekly
score for the 15 players with the highest average score will be reported. This
is the same as the format for reporting at the end of the year to determine the
trophy winner. Each week the players in the top team receive 4 points, 2nd
place get 3 points, 3rd place get 2 points and fourth place 1 point.
The ‘Wks’ column in the table below is the number of weeks you have played and
the ‘Ave’ column is the average weekly score for the number of weeks that you
played.
Average
Bridge Scores Through September 22, 2014
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Player
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Wks
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Ave
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Player
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Wks
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Ave
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Player
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Wks
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Ave
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Coelho
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7
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2.714
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Aaronow
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6
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1.500
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Mervine
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8
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1.250
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Hoeberg
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8
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2.000
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McConville
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4
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1.500
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Walden
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4
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1.250
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Chhabria
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8
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1.750
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Gaudiano
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8
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1.438
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Zeluck
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4
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1.250
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Schaming
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7
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1.714
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Petrozzi
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7
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1.429
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Bauer
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6
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1.167
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Leontiades
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8
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1.563
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Pusatere
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8
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1.375
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Cosentino
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8
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1.063
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We play at the
Clubhouse every Monday. If you are interested in Duplicate Bridge please join
us. We start at 1:00pm sharp so please arrive by 12:45.
– – Bernie Schaming
Pinochle
Each month the average weekly
scores will be reported. This is the same as the format for reporting at the
end of the year to determine the trophy winner. Each week the player with the
highest score receives 8 pts, 2nd highest receives 7 points…down to
1 point for the 8th highest score for the week. The ‘Wks’ column in
the table below is the number of weeks you have played and the ‘Ave’ column is
the average weekly score for the number of weeks that you played.
Average
Pinochle Scores Through October 22, 2014
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Player
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Wks
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Ave
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Player
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Wks
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Ave
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Player
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Wks
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Ave
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Jack Walden
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5
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5.40
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Bud Pusatere
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7
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4.00
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Don Gosnay
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6
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2.33
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Howard Rementer
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6
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5.00
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Ron Howley
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5
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3.80
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Len Walden
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6
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2.17
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Tom Mervine
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7
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4.57
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Bill Hoeberg
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7
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3.57
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Charles Legge
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7
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1.43
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Joe Ade
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5
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4.40
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Roland Hellig
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6
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3.50
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Henry Leimkuhler
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5
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0.20
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Pinochle is played every Wednesday at 12:30 PM at the
Clubhouse. Play begins at 12:30 PM;
please arrive by 12:15 PM.
You are invited to join us.
– – Tom Mervine
Composing Editor Bernie Schaming
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