Haddonfield65 Club
The Retired Men’s Club of Haddonfield
110 Rhoads Ave
Haddonfield, NJ 08033 January 1, 2015
President’s Message
The time has come, my last message as the President of the
Haddonfield 65 Club. What can I say that
will sum up my two years as president of this fine club?
First of all, it has been my pleasure, and
privilege to serve for those two years. I learned a great deal. First of
all no one person runs the club, it's a real team effort. The officers, the
board of directors and the chairmen of the various committees, all contribute
to sharing the load. But, in that time there were always a few all-stars, such
as Bill Hitchens, Walt Baker, and needless to say the real backbone of the club
Bernie Schaming. From my first day as an officer, until my final day, Bernie is
the one that was always there to guide, me make suggestions, and have the
correct answers to all of my questions. Bernie has been the guiding light for
all of the officers that preceded me and those that will follow. Thanks Bernie.
Reaching back to somewhere around the sixth grade,
something stuck in my memory, the Athenian Creed or Oath, which was sworn to by
those young men of Athens, reaching 12 years of age, 2,000 years ago,
which in part says, "Thus, in all these ways, we will transmit this City not
only, not less, but greater and more beautiful than it was transmitted to
us." I have attempted to follow those guidelines in every organization
that, I was a member. Sometimes I succeeded sometimes, I didn't. But, I always
tried.
Was I successful
in passing on the club better than it was transmitted to me to the new
president and board of directors? Time
will tell. The members of the 65 Club will be my judges.
For the members,
I can only ask you to get involved with the club, take part and become one of
those that provide direction.
–
– Bill Brown
Christmas Party – Thursday, December 11th
Once
again the Christmas party was a big success. This year was special in that for
the first time, our wives were invited. Needless to say this added a touch of
beauty to the affair. Background music was provided by Jack Poupard and two of
his friends. Our Christmas message was provided by Rev. Bob Costello, senior
minister at Haddonfield United Methodist Church. We owe a big thank you to P.J.
Whelihans for proving the food this year. As in past years, we collected a
large number of gifts which were delivered to the Elmwood Hills residents in
Blackwood after the party. This year we had a special treat. The nursery school
children at the Methodist Church joined us to sing a few Christmas Carols which
were enjoyed by all - a significant improvement over the men’s singing in the
past.
Officer Nominations for 2015
The Nominations committee has
submitted the following slate of officers for consideration at the January 8,
2015 business meeting.
President Dennis Kille Dir. for 2 yrs. Al Schmidt (replace Henry)
1st
VP Neil Wise Dir.
For 1 yr. Bob Parsons (replace Bill
Hitchens)
2nd
VP Henry Leimkuhler Dir. for 3 yrs. Joe Ade, Warren Reintzel, Bud Pusatere
Treasurer Walt Baker
Secretary Bernie Schaming
After
soliciting nominations from the floor at the January business meeting, this
slate of officers will be voted upon. All candidates should attend this
meeting.
The William H. Hitchens
Haddonfield 65 Club Service Award
The board of
directors recently instituted a service award in honor of Bill Hitchens who has
given many years of service to the club. President Brown announced the award at
the Christmas party. The inaugural award was presented to Bill Hitchens at his
home the day after the Christmas party by Bill Brown and Bernie Schaming. The
award will be reserved for members who have contributed to the success of the
club in a variety of ways over a long period of time.
5K Heart Run & Bagel Bash– December 13th
For the 29th
year, volunteer members of our 65 Club served as Marshalls at the Haddon
Holiday Heart 5K Run (for the American Heart Association). That was on
Saturday, December 13, 2014. To serve as Marshalls means we help protect the
runners from traffic in West Haddonfield, where most of the race is run. Our
members stand at street corners, flag down automobiles and explain to drivers
the need to wait until runners have passed. Our members really enjoy
participating in this event.
This year our
chairman Ron Howley with help from Charles Legge made the event special by
hosting a bagel bash at the clubhouse after the 5K run. All members were
invited (whether they were marshals or not) and quite a few showed up to have
coffee, tea, bagels and doughnuts as well as participate in Wii games, darts or
cards. This was a nice addition to the event. Thank you, Ron and Charles.
The Marshalls this year were:
Jack Aharon
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Fran DuVernois
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Ken Landgraf
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Bud Pusatere
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Don Beck
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Dick Gimigliano
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Charles Legge
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Howard Rementer
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Dick Bell
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Ron Howley
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Courtney Malcarney
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Bernie Schaming
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Lou Dunkle
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Brad Jones
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Bob Parsons
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Don Windus
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60th Anniversary
Augustus M. Winder
married Mary Lou Hostetter in Lancaster, Pa. on January 1, 1955. They met when
Mary Lou’s sister, who was dating an instructor at Franklin & Marshall
College, brought along an economics instructor, Gus Winder, for Mary Lou. They
were surprised to learn that both had graduated from The College of William and
Mary in Williamsburg, Va. Gus had also earned an MBA from Harvard, and had
taught at several colleges before F&M. Mary Lou was a reporter and
photographer for the Lancaster New Era newspaper. Gus found that the practical
economics of teaching economics necessitated a change. So he got a job at RCA
in Camden where he worked as a financial analyst until retirement. During World
War II he served in the US Army in Alaska where he was chief postal clerk in
the army post office.
The Winders will celebrate
their anniversary at a small gathering of family and friends. Happy Anniversary
Gus and Mary Lou!
Dues for 2015
If you
haven’t paid your dues by now, that means your late. All dues should have been paid by 31 December
2014. Thanks to those who have paid
their dues in 2014. So as not to be put on the BAD BOY LIST, how about sending
your dues in now. Get your check book
right now and make a check out to “65 CLUB”, in the amount of $20.00 and mail
it to Walt Baker, Unit 209, 400 N. Haddon Ave, Haddonfield, NJ 08033-1736. You
don’t have much time before you’ll be getting a phone call. If that doesn’t work, one of the “boys” may
give you a visit.
New Member
James A. Dunn,
Jr. lives at 402 Glenwood Ave.,
Haddonfield with his wife Bernadette. His telephone number is 856 858-1145.
Before retiring, Jim was a Professor of Political Science at Rutgers
University, Camden. Welcome to the club, Jim.
Phone Change
Fred Chorpita: Phone:
856 905-8338 Email: F.Chorpita@verizon.net
2015 – Showdown at Gas Tax Gulch?
Between
December 2012 and December 2014 the average price of gasoline in New Jersey
fell from $ 3.37 per gallon to below $2.60 per gallon. Motorists rejoiced.
Then
politicians in Trenton announced that the state’s Transportation Trust Fund,
which pays for highway construction and maintenance, will run out of money for
new projects in 2015. They warned that something must be done to keep the fund
solvent. Not only does it pay for big
road and bridge projects of statewide significance, it doles out money for
small local projects as well. Haddonfield received $200,000 from the Trust Fund
in fiscal year 2014 for phase three of the improvements to Euclid Ave. Haddon
Township and Haddon Heights also received $200, 000 each for road projects.
The
Transportation Trust fund was created in 1988 under Republican Governor Tom
Kean. That was also the last time the state gasoline tax was increased (from 12
cents to 14.5 cents per gallon, where it still stands today). That is the
second lowest state gas tax of all 50 states.
The drums are
beating to find some way to “save the Trust Fund.” State Transportation Commissioner Jamie Fox
spoke to some 200 mayors and asked them to join him in a search for “revenue
enhancers.” The ranking Republican on
the State Assembly’s Transportation and Public Works Committee has said: “It’s
expensive stuff … but you can’t get around it … you need it.” Democratic State
Senate President Steven Sweeny simply said “It’s going to be some kind of a
tax.”
The Trust
Fund crisis puts Governor Christie in a delicate position. He has always
opposed raising any taxes. As a
potential candidate for the Republican presidential nomination, his signature
on a tax hike bill would hurt him with Republican primary voters. On the other hand, if he manages a bipartisan
compromise which saves the Trust Fund -- and if the price of gas at the pump
doesn’t rise much -- it could burnish his image with independent voters should
he get the nomination.
One thing is certain: the issue
of how to increase the flow of money into the Transportation Trust Fund will be
a major issue facing decision-makers in Trenton in the coming year.
James A. Dunn, Jr.
Obituary
Edward W. North passed away on Dec. 9,
2014. Ed is survived by his wife of 54 years, Sally. He is also survived by his
children John (Elizabeth) of Freehold, NJ, Elizabeth Meeteer (Dr. Francis) of
Haddonfield, Linda Compton (Chris) of Jacksonville Beach, FL and William
(Katherine) of Atlanta, GA and Proud Pop-Pop of Sarah, Edward, Fritz, Frankie,
Sam, Abigail, Rebecca and Patrick.
Ed attended
Bucknell University, proudly served in the US Marine Corps during the Korean
War and then graduated from Upsala College. He was the General Manager of
Wharton Hardware Store in Pennsauken for 20 years and then was the General
Manager of Chavant Inc. in Wall Twp. for more than 20 years.
He was an active member of the
Tri-State Jazz Society and as well as the Haddonfield 65 Club where he
generously donated his time and efforts.
May He Rest In Peace
January Birthdays
1
John H. Burgess, Jr.
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6
John E. Nuneville Jr.
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10 Richard C. Lucas
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20 Joseph Coelho
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3 Earl Slimm
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6
John Hempstead
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12 William A. Smart, Jr.
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22
Emil Weiler, Jr.
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4
Warren A. Reintzel
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7
Robert L. Wells
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12 Leonard G. Walden, Jr.
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23 Ronald Howley
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5
William Hoeberg
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8
Joseph Ade
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13 Dennis Kelleher
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30 Marshall Warrington
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5
John H. Aharon
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9 Charles Pusatere
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14 Frank Gaudiano, Jr.
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31 Thomas Schultz
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Clubhouse Programs
Thursday
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Jan 1
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HAPPY NEW YEAR
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Thursday
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Jan 8
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Director’s meeting
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10:00 AM
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Thursday
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Jan 8
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Business meeting, election of officers
for 2015
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1:30 PM
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Thursday
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Jan 8
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JANUARY 15 LAUNCH OF “Haddonfield
SOUP”..........................David Hunter
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1:30 PM
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Thursday
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Jan 15
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ART AT THE MABEL KAY
HOUSE………………………………Beth Wagner
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1:30 PM
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Thursday
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Jan 22
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THE LOVE OF WINE………………………David Moore,
Moore Brothers Wine
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1:30 PM
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Thursday
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Jan 29
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TBD
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1:30 PM
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Thursday
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Feb 5
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Director’s meeting
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10:00 AM
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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 Neil Wise (428-9280) if you have any
suggestions for speakers.
Activities
Bowling
You say you haven’t bowled in years, you say you have a low
average, tell you what I’m going to do, I’m going to invite you to come on out
to Laurel Lanes, Rt. 73, Maple Shade for a good time on Friday mornings at 9:00
AM. We don’t care about averages, we
just have a great time bowling and we know you would also. It only costs $6.55 and you get a bowling
ball, shoes, three games, coffee, and tea, Danish and good fellowship. We’ll be looking for you.
Averages Through
December 12, 2014
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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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165
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Walt Baker
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136
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Bill Coggins
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123
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Frank Gaudiano
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147
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Bill Brown
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133
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Tom Mervine
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112
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Charles Legge
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140
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Butch Brees
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132
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Dick Gimigliano
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– – Dick Gimigliano and Walt Baker
Bridge
Each month the average weekly
score for the 15 players with the highest average score will be reported. 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 December 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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Bauer
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12
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2.250
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Hoeberg
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15
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1.700
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Rementer
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11
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1.273
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Coelho
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14
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2.143
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Leontiades
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13
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1.654
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Zeluck
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4
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1.250
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Chhabria
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16
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2.031
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Mervine
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15
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1.600
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Aronow
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13
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1.231
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Cosentino
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16
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1.875
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Petrozzi
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15
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1.600
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Pusatere
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14
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1.143
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Walden
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8
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1.750
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Schaming
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14
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1.429
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Gaudiano
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13
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0.962
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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 are reported. 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 December 17, 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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Joe
Sallagher
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3
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6.00
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Tom
Mervine
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14
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3.93
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Bill
Hoeberg
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14
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3.07
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Bud
Pusatere
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14
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4.64
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Joe
Ade
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8
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3.63
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Henry
Leimkuhler
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14
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2.14
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Jack
Walden
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11
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4.41
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Howard
Rementer
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12
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3.63
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Len
Walden
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9
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2.06
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Roland Hellig
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13
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4.38
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Ron Howley
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13
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3.35
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Don
Gosnay
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10
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1.60
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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
HAPPY NEW YEAR
Composing Editor: Bernie Schaming
Contributors: Walt Baker, Bill Brown, Jim Dunn, Tom Mervine
& Neil Wise
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