Haddonfield 65 Club
The Retired Men’s Club of Haddonfield
Web address: http://haddon65club.blogspot.com/
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110 Rhoads Ave
| Haddonfield, NJ 08033 February 1, 2018 |
President’s Message
As I start my
term as your president, I want to thank our prior president, Henry Leimkuhler,
for the wonderful job he did last year. He left us in great shape for this
coming year. I also want to thank everyone for their work in making and keeping
our club what it is today. We are a very
active and vibrate group.
We are off to
a great start with our trips and meetings this year. Bill Brown has done a
wonderful job in lining up our trips. We have had our first trip, last month to
the Evergreens and this month we visit Eclipse Brewery in Merchantville. We have a full schedule of speakers scheduled
for our meetings for this month and beyond.
Jay has picked up the ball and is running with it to keep us supplied
with good speakers.
This month we
celebrate Valentine’s Day (Don’t forget the cards for your Valentines…) as well
as the start of Lent, Ash Wednesday. And, they are both on the same day this
year!
One
suggestion to think about is NOT giving up chocolate for Lent, especially if
you or your Valentine likes chocolate. It can make for an Ash Wednesday that’s
more penitent than you want. The suggestion to consider is planning for a big
party or meal the night before Ash Wednesday the start of Lent and Valentine’s
Day. Maybe you could do chocolate chip pancakes. In Germany and Austria, that
big celebration the night before the beginning of LENT is called FASCHING. In
the UK and its former colonies, they call it Shrove Tuesday. In New Orleans,
the celebration is called Mardi Gras. (I think I prefer the New Orleans version
of this celebration, but find the pancakes dinners easier to get to.) Whatever
your choice, Valentine’s Day or Mardi Gras, enjoy it, or do both, if you can.
– – Al Schmidt
When you play,
play hard; when you work, don't play at all.
– – Theodore Roosevelt
Dues – One of Life’s Bargains, at Least for Our Wives
With our
membership at about 150, thirty of our members have not yet sent in their 2018
dues. The dues, which remain at $20.00 per year, is actually 5.47 cents per
day-and is a true bargain by any comparison. What more could anyone ask for
with such a variety of activities available most weekdays. Activities include
bridge, pinochle, golf, bowling, speakers and trips. Seems to me that most of
our wives would pay five times that much to get their husbands "out of the
house" for even just 1/2 a day a week.
Please give me the cash at a meeting or send
me a check made out to the Haddonfield 65 Club at: David Tarditi, 64 Linden
Ave., Haddonfield, NJ 08033 Please don’t wait until we have to call or send you
a letter.
– – David Tarditi, Treasurer
Officers & Directors for
2018
The slate of officers
and directors below were elected and installed at the January business meeting.
President:
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Al Schmidt
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Secretary:
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W. Bernard Schaming
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1st Vice President:
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John (Jay) Cokos
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Treasurer:
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Dave Tarditi
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2nd Vice President:
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Saul Resnick
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Asst. Treasurer:
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John Hempstead
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Directors for 3 Years
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Jim Dunn
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Bud Pusatere
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Warren Reintzel
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Director for 1 Year
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Bob Parsons (replacing John Hempstead)
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In addition, Bill Brown, Charles Legge and Howard
Rementer will continue as directors for 2 years. Ron Howley and Mike Underwood will continue
as directors for 1 year. Henry Leimkuhler will continue on the board as past
president.
Walt
Baker Receives 2018 Camden County Freedom Medal
Walt Baker
was presented this award at the Camden County Freeholder Dinner on January 17th.
Below is the description for Walt’s award.
Walt served
in the US Marines during the Korean War and subsequently worked as an
electrical engineering technician at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard and
Lakehurst Naval Air Engineering Center for 36 years government service. But the
most enjoyable part of his life was his marriage for 54 years to his wife
Dolores, who passed away in June 2010. Together they had three sons and a
daughter and five grandchildren.”
Also, in the Haddonfield 65 Club newsletter, and in a story
which appeared in the Haddonfield Sun, Walt said "I just love helping
other people, seeing the smiles of appreciation on their faces, lighting up
their day. If there is a better way of living than helping others, you
tell me." For Walt, there isn't!
Regarding Walt's 6 decades of service with the Boy Scouts,
he received the Camden County Council's Silver Beaver Award, and the Chapel of
Four Chaplains Legion of Honor Humanitarian Award.
Citing his 7,300+ hours at Cooper Hospital as a volunteer, a
Cooper representative stated that Walt "started volunteering in March,
1995, and continues to this day. He works with the Same Day Surgery
Department, meeting needs of our patients, and assisting nurses, doctors, and
techs. In 2011, Walt earned our Volunteer of the Year Award, and in 2015
received an award for the most total hours volunteered. Walt is motivated
and puts all his energy into every task. It is truly a pleasure to work
with Walt, who possesses the traits of dependability and integrity and serves
Cooper's mission with great compassion and love for people and for what he
does."
Walt is a long-time member of the Haddonfield United
Methodist Church.
"Life is a wonderful experience," reflected
Walt, "and the best part is I'm still around to enjoy it. As for my
volunteering, I hope I'm doing it until my last breath on earth. Then I
can go in peace to join my wife, Dolores."
Eclipse Brewery Visit – February 8th
This tour will be on Thursday, February 8th, after our
business meeting. We will head to the Eclipse Brewery in Merchantville right
after the meeting. We will car-pool from the club house at 2:30 PM, where we
will first have a tour, and then the opportunity to sample their varied and
unique selection of beers, at your cost. In addition, our executive chef, Len
Walden, will provide a meal to go with the beer, no need to have dinner that
night. We will depart the brewery at 4:30 PM.
The fee for this trip is $5, to cover the cost for the meal.
Make your check to the Haddonfield 65 Club and don't forget to sign up at the
club house. If you have questions, contact Bill Brown, 856-429-4368
New Address
Kurt Brearey is now located at 239 Uxbridge.
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034.
Obituary
A retired Naval Officer and registered engineer, John Paxton Williams, 95, passed away
on January 8, 2018. He was the epitome of a 'walking encyclopedia'. Never one
to overpower the conversation, John would politely guide you down a logical
pathway until you came to the right - and his - conclusion.
A resident of Haddonfield since 1964, John's story began
in Woodstock, Virginia raised alongside his three sisters and two brothers. He
grew-up loving baseball, along with hunting and riding with his father. John
later attended the Virginia Military Institute where he was a starting pitcher
and ranked top in his class. His time at VMI was short-lived after his
appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy just five months prior to Pearl Harbor.
Due to WWII, John's class of 1945 actually graduated in 1944 where he ranked
within the top 4% of his class. Post-graduation, John received his assignment
to the US WALKE DD723. Although a junior officer, his Captain appointed him
Navigator. He also became one of only four qualified for Officer of the Deck
Underway duty.
For his actions on a fateful day in what has become a
bittersweet month, January, he was awarded the Silver Star and Purple Heart. He received
the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action after the
WALKE experienced one of the first "kamikaze" attacks during the
invasion of the Philippines. While they were able to shoot down the first
three, the last slammed into the bridge causing a massive fire severely
injuring both the Captain and John. The Captain heroically maintained the conn
of the ship before relinquishing command to John, who navigated the ship to
safety. The Captain later succumbed to his wounds; he posthumously received the
Medal of Honor for his actions.
After WWII, John attended Rensselaer Polytechnic
Institute receiving a Master's Degree in Civil Engineering. During a tour of
duty in Seattle, he met the love of his life, Isabelle Porter, née Zaffaroni.
As he would always state, it was love at first sight. They soon married and
began their wondrous adventure taking them around the world with their
tight-knit Navy family. Retiring from the Navy in 1966, John began his career
with Rohm and Haas. He was a devoted husband and caring father to their two
children. Some of his fondest memories are the many family camping vacations,
renovating their historic home, volunteering with the Boy Scouts, and being the
trusted tutor to his daughter - and eventually her own children - who did not
inherit his mathematical genius.
After his second retirement, John's life was full of
playing golf with the Haddonfield 65 Club, nurturing his green thumb with his
wife, and being the ferocious reader of everything. He always had a newspaper
or book by his side. He cherished speaking with his brother, sisters, and his
son-in-law, Doug. Above all, he loved being surrounded by his family -
especially as the second dad to his daughter's triplets who grew up just three
houses away.
For his kind heart, selfless and generous spirit, dignity
and grace, and unwavering devotion to his family, John will be deeply missed.
He is the true embodiment of a gentleman who gave everything and expected
nothing in return.
John's beloved wife, Isabelle of 66 years, a son Philip
(Malvern, PA), a daughter Ann (Hambry), four grandchildren, three sisters and a
brother survive him. One brother and grandson pre-deceased him.
John was a member of the 65 Club for 30
years, joining in 1988.
February Birthdays
1 W. Bernard Schaming
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13 Richard V.
Cosentino
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16 Edward S. Moore
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25 George M.
Durgin, Jr.
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3 Robert Mathers
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14 William Carroll
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17 Neil Wise
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25 Mark Heston
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7 Jack Poupard
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15 Abraham Ferdas
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20 Thomas J.
Diemer
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25 Howard Rementer
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Clubhouse Programs
Thursday
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Jan 25
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THE UPSIDE OF DOWNSIZING. . . . . . Jared Willmann
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1:30 PM
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Thursday
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Feb 1
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Directors
meeting
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10:00 AM
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Thursday
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Feb 1
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BIG BROTHERS / BIG SISTERS. . .. . .. .Julie Karavan
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1:30 PM
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Thursday
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Feb 8
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Business meeting
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1:30 PM
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Thursday
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Feb 15
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WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL . . . . . . . .Buntzi Churchill
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1:30 PM
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Thursday
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Feb 22
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SENIOR CITIZENS UNITED. . . . . .. . . .Chris Smith
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1:30 PM
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Thursday
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Mar 1
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Directors
meeting
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10:00 AM
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Thursday
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Mar 1
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OUT OF SIGHT; IMAGERY &
STORIES .Andrea Cipriani Mecchi
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1:30 PM
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Thursday
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Mar 8
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Business meeting
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1:30 PM
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Thursday
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Mar 15
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COMING BACK. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . Michael Hagen
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1:30 PM
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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 John Cokos (428-3621) if you have any
suggestions for speakers.
Activities
Bowling
Made any New Year’s
Resolutions yet for the coming year? New year coming up and don’t know what to
do with your free time? Well, do I have
the answer for you. Come on out to
Laurel Lanes on Rt. 73 at 9:15 on Friday mornings and get ready to go BOWLING.
If you don’t have any bowling equipment, the Alley will lend you a bowling
ball, bowling shoes, and give you coffee, tea and Danish for the low price of
only $6.55. What a bargain.
Averages Through January 159 2018
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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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162
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Walt Baker
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146
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Bill Brown
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123
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John Fiorella
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158
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John Geist
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142
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Ed Howe
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122
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Tom Mervine
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155
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John Biondi
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133
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Alan Bigelow
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109
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Howard Rementer
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NOTE: Female bowlers are welcome to
join us Friday morning, contact Sally Howley at 856-428-0191, for details.
– – Walt Baker and Dick Gimigliano
Bridge
Average
Bridge Scores Through January 22, 2018
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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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Rementer
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15
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2.467
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Cosentino
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18
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1.639
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Marchesani
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9
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1.222
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Tarr
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15
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2.167
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Leimkuhler
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16
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1.594
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Bigelow
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15
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1.200
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Coelho
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18
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2.111
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McConville
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11
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1.318
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Tarditi
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14
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1.107
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Hoeberg
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17
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1.735
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Gallager
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15
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1.300
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Tully
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6
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1.083
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Schaming
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17
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1.735
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Mervine
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16
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1.281
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Aronow
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10
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1.050
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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
Average Pinochle Scores Through January 24, 2018
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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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Bill Brown
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1
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8.000
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Tom
Mervine
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20
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4.525
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Henry
Leimkuhler
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14
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3.286
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Bill
Hoeberg
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20
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5.250
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Joe Galliera
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17
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4.000
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John
Geist
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14
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2.929
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Bud
Pusatere
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16
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5.088
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Len
Walden
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17
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3.471
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Ron
Howley
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17
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2.412
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Howard Rementer
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19
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4.526
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Roland
Heilig
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17
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3.294
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Charles
Legge
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13
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2.231
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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
Some Age-appropriate Cartoons
Composing
Editor:
Bernie Schaming
Contributors:
Walt Baker,
Bill Brown, Jim Dunn, Tom Mervine,
Saul
Resnick, Al Schmidt & David Tarditi
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