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 July 1, 2018 |
President’s Message
"Freedom is never
more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our
children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on
for them to do the same." – Ronald Reagan
Summer is here! We have long, warm days, and cooler nights.
We spend more time outdoors enjoying summer events. In June, we celebrated Flag
Day.
July we participate in the Haddonfield parade celebrating
independence on the 4th. As a club, we join other groups in the Haddonfield
parade. An exciting and emotional event. There is lots to see and experience in
the parade, whether walking or watching.
Please join us as a Marcher or as a Watcher, meet by Saxby’s at 9:45 on
the 4th.
The rest of July and August we get to relax spend time with
family and friends at the shore, the mountains, hanging out in town or in our
backyards. Grilling is a favorite
pastime for some of us.
The 65 Club
activities continue. We have a super line up of Thursday speakers; check out
the list in this newsletter. Jay is doing a fabulous job. We continue with Golf each Wednesday and if
you are not golfing, you can take part in the Wednesday lunch followed by
pinochle. Bridge continues on Mondays and Bowling on Fridays.
For added
excitement, you could try these ideas:
July 4th Parade in Haddonfield – Hope to see you
there
July 5th is National Bikini Day – Enjoy
July 6th is National Fried Chicken Day – Finger-lickin’
good
July 10th is National Pina Colada Day – Have one
for me!
July 16th is National Ice Cream Day – Can’t Pass
this up
July 19th is National Hot dog Day – Enjoy with
Relish!
July 23rd is National Gorgeous Grandma Day – Take
advantage of this guys…
August 2nd is National Ice-cream Sandwich Day --
Treat the family
August 4th is National Coast Guard Day – Plan a
visit to Cape May
August 7th is
National Lighthouse Day – Take a road trip to as many NJ Light Houses as you
can today
– – Al Schmidt
“The hardest
thing to understand in the world is the income tax”.
– – Albert
Einstein
Trip to the Hindu Mandir – May 15th
Those
who missed the trip to the Hindi Mandir missed something special. This facility
sits on 250 acres in Robbinsville NJ. The architecture is amazing. The holy
portion of the Mandir is entirely within another building which protects it
from the elements. It is constructed entirely of marble and cut stone. The
marble is quarried in the Italian Alps, shipped to India where it is
hand-carved into individual building blocks before shipping to New Jersey. The
carvings are exquisite and highly detailed. The structure was then assembled
using NO mortar or concrete.
This is a place of worship for those of the Hindu faith and
it is open to the public for tours, which are free. Words cannot describe the
beauty and intricate carvings here. It is truly a breath-taking experience.
St. John of
God Community Services – July 24th
Our next trip, will be Tuesday,
July 24th to St. John of god
Community Services in Westville Grove, NJ. Since this is a short distance and a relatively small group, we will
form car pools for transportation. The agenda for the day will look like this:
We are expected to arrive at St.
John of God, by 10:30 AM. where we will be welcomed.
At, 10:45 we will have a tour of,
Archbishop Damiano School – 4H Superstars and Horticulture Programs.
We will then tour the garden and
science room; possibly have smoothies prepared in part with the garden’s
bounty; view firsthand the amazing work the students accomplish. They recently
received a modest Wawa grant for their good work.
12/noon: Lunch with St John of
God Community Services leadership.
12:45pm: Afternoon Tours
including: Adult Services, Vocational Rehabilitation and Here We Grow – Inclusive
Daycare. The tour will wrap up with Q&A at 2pm:
DENNIS KILLE, 65 CLUB'S "LAW &
ORDER" ATTORNEY & OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVANT
Dennis Kille, at age 76, is somewhat of an exercise
fanatic, who has run a number of marathons and more. At the same time
Dennis is low key, totally authentic, and makes the claim that his life has
been filled with non-events and nothing stands out. But boring,
hardly.
"I'm the first to admit that I've lived a roller
coaster life with my law career at times," Dennis remarks with a whimsical
smile, "and when one takes a close look at the legal journey I've taken,
you'll see why."
Highlights abound.
A six-year combined undergraduate and law degree earned
from Rutgers University in Camden
in 1969, which Dennis was able to pay for -- including
tuition, books and fees -- from summer job earnings. “Try that in today's
world," Dennis laughs at the thought. But he pulled it off. A
bonus during his time at Rutgers was a fraternity he joined, whose president
happened to be Al Schmidt, the current president of the 65 Club.
Afterwards a varied career in real estate and banking law
for about a dozen years, before he procured legal positions as an Assistant
Camden County prosecutor and later in the Camden City Attorney's Office.
Dennis worked in the Camden City Attorney's Office for 28
1/2 years, in charge of the office as
Acting City Attorney and then City Attorney, for about 40% of his time there.
Acting City Attorney and then City Attorney, for about 40% of his time there.
Retirement came in 2010. And Dennis has been busier
than ever since.
Dennis was born in Philadelphia to George and Marie, both
of whom lived from 1920 to 1998 and were products of the Great
Depression. "Dad was a hard-working plumber, and mom worked at a
Haddonfield Woolworth's, as well as the main store in Philadelphia. I had
a younger brother, Barry, who died last year," said Dennis.
"The family moved to Cherry Hill, near Haddonfield, in 1947. I
attended Christ the King School in Haddonfield, and then Bishop Eustace
Prep. As for college, my parents were unable to help me." But,
as noted, that did not deter Dennis, who was a firm believer that education
would lead to a successful life. And it has.
Along the way in his law career, Dennis' adventures were
endless, including one period when he was suspended by a Camden mayor who
eventually became a convicted felon. The good news at the time was that
Dennis was reinstated as Camden City Attorney by the NJ Attorney General
through a court order. "That adventure," reflected Dennis,
"was a shocker, to say the least, and it sure made for a disconcerting
moment in my tour of life."
Dennis' interest in the Haddonfield 65 Club came about
initially because of golf, which he thoroughly enjoys, even with his high
handicap. "I joined the 65 Club because of the weekly golf outings
(in season) at various venues and because of the 'arm twisting' of the late
Bill Hitchens and have since enjoyed the numerous additional activities with
the club's great people. They even got me to serve as president for a
year (2015), which was a great experience. But I'll admit, with all the
work involved, I breathed a sigh of relief when I wasn't asked to serve a
second year."
As for Dennis' multi-faceted law career, it included five
years with a Camden law firm after completing school, and three years as a solo
practitioner.
"Next began my careers in Camden, first with the
Camden County Prosecutor's office in 1978, which lasted for a year, before I
returned to former Governor William T. Cahill's law firm for two years,"
said Dennis. "I left after that to join the Camden City Attorney's
office, and for almost the next 3 decades that became my home base. I had
joined that office to assist my friend, Tom Foster. We met when we worked
in the County Prosecutor's Office. Unfortunately, two years into his
term, he died. And that's when I became Acting City Attorney, and in 2001
I was appointed to head the office as Camden City Attorney.
"These were dire financial times for the city of
Camden, with the state taking over city government on two occasions, two mayors
being convicted of felonies, including the one who fired me."
Since retiring, Dennis has done work independently as a
post-conviction relief specialist for the NJ Office of Public Defender.
A huge bonus in Dennis' life has been his spouse, Anne, a
great life partner and attorney, as well. They met in 1983 when she was a
student intern in Camden's Law Department, were married in 1992, and she has
worked in the NJ Office of Public Defender for 33 years. "Anne is
intellectually superior to me, and over time we've engaged in endless
conversations about the legal systems we've served, and, bounced ideas off each
other on every aspect of the law," said Dennis with some pride. "The
journeys we've taken and our small talk over meals about our careers have added
a lot of spice to our lives, with Anne providing much of the spice and some
great advice and good counsel for this lucky guy."
Dennis and Anne are also the proud parents of one son,
David, a graduate of Brandeis University, as well as University College
London's Institute of Archaeology, recently earning a master's degree there.
David intends to pursue a PhD in archaeology in the near future.
As for Dennis' life style of physical fitness, it really
began when he quit smoking in his early 30s. "I got hooked on running back
then, started participating in all kinds of races, including a dozen+ marathons
and one 50-mile ultra-marathon," recalled Dennis with a big smile.
"The last one was breath-taking, to say the least, but the fulfillment of
doing it has left me with a very special feeling of accomplishment, which beats
by many miles any golf scores."
Dennis and Anne have lived in Voorhees for 28 years.
"Nowadays, daily, I try to either walk 4 miles OR bike
30+ miles," Dennis says with a great sense of achievement. "I feel
tremendous and have to attribute my state of good health to my regimen of
exercise and the special joy I get from it."
Dennis, in addition to golf and ultra-exercise, loves to
play cards, travel and make occasional bets on the Sport of Kings - horse
racing. Those activities, and his 65 Club participation, have left Dennis with
a very rich post-retirement life.
Future activities? "I'd love to run a marathon
at age 100," says Dennis with a combination of wishful thinking and
dedication to the idea.
Don't
bet against him.
Obituary
Augustus Milton Winder, Jr., 97, of Haddonfield, died peacefully in
his home on May 19. He was the husband of the former Mary Louise Hostetter. The
Winders celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary on Jan. 1 2018.
Gus, as he was known,
was born in Greenfield, MA, where he spent the early years of his life. As a
young man, he attended Mount Herman School, Northfield, MA. Later he graduated
from the College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA, where he was a member
of Sigma Pi fraternity. He went on to receive an MBA from Harvard Business
School.
Between college and
graduate school, from 1942 to 1946, he served in the U.S. Army, last stationed
at Fort Richardson, AK. As chief clerk of the Army postal department, he
received a commendation for outstanding service. Before his discharge, he was
commissioned a second lieutenant.
He had an early career
as a college instructor of economics, first at Colby College, Waterville, ME,
and later at Franklin and Marshall College, Lancaster, PA, before practical
economics turned him to the business world. For 30 years he was employed by
RCA, Camden, NJ. During this time, he also taught economics for ten years in
the evening division of Drexel University.
Following his
retirement in 1982, he and his wife began to travel extensively, touching base
on all seven continents. For many years he served as treasurer of the Good
Samaritan Center in Camden. He was a dedicated volunteer of the Haddonfield
Historical Society, working with Don Wallace in the tool section. He also
served as a trustee for the First Presbyterian Church of Haddonfield, where he
was a 50-plus-year member. He was also the volunteer handyman on call for
neighbors, friends and family. With Yankee ingenuity, he could fix almost
anything.
Other survivors include
his beloved daughter, Elaine Patricia; his sister, Lois Hudgins, Matthews, VA;
and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins.
Gus was a 16-year
member of the 65 Club.
Clubhouse Programs
Thursday
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June 28
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VIETNAM: BEING THERE. . . . . . . . . . Bill Olver
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1:30 PM
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Thursday
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July 5
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Directors
meeting
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10:00AM
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Thursday
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July 5
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History of Locomotives . . . . . . . . . Fred Willis
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1:30 PM
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Thursday
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July 12
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Business meeting
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1:30 PM
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Thursday
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July 19
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FOOD SENSITIVITIES &
ILLNESS . . Donna Gabler
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1:30 PM
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Thursday
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July 26
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MEDICATION MANAGEMENT . . . . . Marianne Wilusz
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1:30 PM
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Thursday
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Aug 2
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Directors
meeting
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10:00AM
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Thursday
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Aug 2
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UMPIRING CLASS . . . . . . . .. . . . .Joe Grennor
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1:30 PM
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Thursday
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Aug 9
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Business meeting
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1:30 PM
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Thursday
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Aug 16
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HADDONFIELD LIBRARY .. . . . . . . . Eric Zino
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1:30 PM
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Thursday
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Aug 23
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VETERANS AFFAIRS .
. . . . . . .
Lt.Col.Al Bancroft
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1:30 PM
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Thursday
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Aug 30
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SYMPHONY OF CHERRY HILL
. . . Thersa McKinley
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1:30 PM
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Thursday
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Sep 6
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Directors
meeting
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10:00AM
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Thursday
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Sep 6
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RONALD McDONALD HOUSE
..
. . .Teddy Thomas
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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.
NOTE: there is no Newsletter
in August.
Address/Phone/eMail
Changes
New Address: Phone
& eMail Correction New
eMail
Deforest & Linda Brees Robert
Cocker Rich Cunliffe
Blackwood, NJ 08012 Telephone is 437-6588
Activities
Bowling
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. We will continue
to bowl all summer. So, come on out, this is a great time to tune your game for
the tournament season starting in September.
– – Walt Baker and Dick Gimigliano
Bridge
Final Bridge
Scores for 2017/2018 Tournament
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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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25
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2.100
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Hoeberg
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31
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1.790
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Gallager
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29
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1.448
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Tarr
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24
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2.021
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Bigelow
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27
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1.667
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Aronow
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14
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1.286
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Coelho
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29
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2.017
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Mervine
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29
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1.552
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Marchesani
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14
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1.107
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Cosentino
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31
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1.984
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Leimkuhler
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24
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1.521
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Pusatere
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22
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1.068
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Schaming
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31
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1.839
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McConville
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24
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1.500
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Tarditi
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26
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1.038
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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
Final
Pinochle Scores 2017/2018 Tournament
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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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Bud Pusatere
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26
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5.154
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Len Walden
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29
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3.776
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Henry Limmekuhler
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20
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3.350
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Bill Hoeberg
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32
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4.781
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Joe
Galliera
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28
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3.536
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John Geist
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23
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3.000
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Howard
Rementer
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30
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4.750
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Roland Heilig
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27
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3.519
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Ron Howley
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28
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2.714
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Tom Mervine
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32
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4.438
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Charles
Legge
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20
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3.450
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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
Golf
April 2018 Score –
Low Gross Score - Low Net
04
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Golden
Pheasant
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18
– Butch Brees
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71
– Dennis Kille
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11
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Pennsauken
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87-
Courtney Malcarney
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69
– Rob Fuller
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18
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Ramblewood
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84
– Hank Zaleski
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71
– Chris Underwood
Bill Rommelman
Hank Zaleski
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25
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Pinelands
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83
– Hank Zaleski
Hank
had a Hole-in-One, on the 2nd hole -123 yards
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67
– Fred Borgini
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May 2018 Score – Low Gross
Score - Low Net
2
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Westwood
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77
– Butch Brees
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64
– Chris Underwood
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9
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Golden
Pheasant
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79
– Butch Brees
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64
– Doug Hambry
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16
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White
Oaks
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Rain
Out
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Rain
Out
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23
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Pennsauken
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86
- Butch Brees, Courtney Malcarney
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67
– Courtney Malcarney
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30
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Centerton
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80
– Butch Brees
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67
– Courtney Malcarney
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June 2018 Score –
Low Gross Score - Low Net
6
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The
Links (Kings Grant)
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80
– Butch Brees
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71
– Courtney Malcarney
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13
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Ramblewood
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81
– Butch Brees
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65
– Mike Hall
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"Freedom is never
more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our
children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on
for them to do the same." – Ronald Reagan
Composing
Editor:
Bernie Schaming
Contributors:
Walt Baker,
Bill Brown, Jim Dunn, Tom Mervine,
Saul
Resnick, Al Schmidt & Mike Underwood
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