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 December 1, 2018 |
President’s Message
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..
Thanksgiving is over. We are finished with the remains of
the meal, turkey salad, turkey sandwiches, turkey soup, etc. Santa has arrived
at Macy’s in New York and we are already hearing holiday music in stores and
malls.
Now we can look forward to the holiday
season and all of the events coming up in December. First off for us is our
Casino trip and the Holiday show at the Tropicana. It is always a good time and
the chance to win more than the cost of the trip is a wonderful expectation.
Some of us have come close.
For me, the month of December contains many
meaningful things. There is the start of winter. The meteorologists peg this as
December 1st, but Astronomers put it at December 21st.
For the rest of us, I think it is the first big snowfall or the first big cold
snap and we have already had the big snowfall on November 15. (I appreciate the
brave souls that came out to our club meeting during the snowstorm.)
In December, there are the sounds of holiday
music just about everywhere we go. A few of my favorites “Jingle Bells”,
“Little Drummer Boy” “Blue, Blue Christmas” and of course “Silent Night”. This is also when I can find the movie “A
Christmas Carol” starring Alistair on TV. That is the version I like. I like
the way Scrooge goes through his “rebirth” from a mean and selfish person into
a person who cares about others as he sees the joy in doing so.
December marks the ending of one year and
gets us ready for the start of a New Year with its cycle of rebirth and
regrowth. After December 21st, the days start to get longer if not
yet warmer, so this marks a kind of rebirth of our natural world. We can expect
that we will have, in a few months, Spring with all of its flowers and warmth.
I wish you and your families a very happy
and safe holiday season.
December also marks the end of our club’s fiscal
year and the time to get in our dues ($20) for the next year. Please don’t
forget…
I wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving.
– – Al Schmidt
“The best and most
beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt
with the heart.”
– –- Helen Keller
Dues Are Due
Dues
for 2019 are now due. If you are a guest member (listed in the back of the
directory) you do not pay dues. For all others, dues remain at $20/yr. Please
give your cash or check to the treasurer, Dave Tarditi, at a regular meeting or
mail your check to Haddonfield 65 Club, 110 Rhoads Ave. Haddonfield, NJ 08033.
Wine & Cheese Party Wrap-up
The 2018 Wine and Cheese Party was a rousing success, with
at least 60 participants that night. This was the largest gathering to date.
The gala evening originally was initiated to help recruit new members, but has
turned into an annual festive gathering of 65 Club members and their spouses,
for a fun night out, and good will.
Contributing, to the evenings success, was the melodic
music of Jack Poupard, and his musical cavaliers, who started things off at 6
PM. Following Jack’s group around 7:45 was a talented singer and performer,
13,year old Amanda Rose, who along with her younger sister Emily, entertained
our group with songs from shows and commercials; as well as involving the
audience with TV Themes trivia. Our thanks to Saul Resnick, for bringing this
young lady to our attention.
Speaking of thanks, a great deal of appreciation is directed
to our President, Al Schmidt, who secured the venue, set up the tables,
devised, promotional flyers and ran them off, and worked tirelessly through the
evening keeping everyone happy, and solving problems as they arose. In addition,
Henry Leimkuhler was heavily involved in setting things up prior to the arrival
of our first guests.
As the last guests were departing, a group of attractive
spouses, jumped into action, without being asked to finalize the cleanup, sorry
I didn’t get a chance to identify you, or thank you.
It was not a profitable night for the club, but it was a
rich night in fellowship.
– – Bill Brown.
Trip to Tropicana for Holiday Jubilee Show – Dec 4th
Join the Haddonfield 65 Club on their trip to the
Tropicana, on Tuesday, December 4th, departing from the, Wedgewood Swim Club at
10:00 AM promptly. During the drive to Atlantic City, we will play Bingo on the
bus. Once we arrive, we will receive $15.00 in slot play, a dinning certificate
for Carmine's to be used after 12:30 PM, a ticket for the 3:30PM, Holiday
Jubilee Show.
At the price of $45.00, these tickets won't last long.
In order to reserve your place, please send your check to
the Haddonfield 65 Club, at 110 Rhoads Ave., Haddonfield NJ, 08033,
attention, Bill Brown.,
On your check, please write your phone number.
This trip is sponsored by the Haddonfield 65 Club, but open
to everyone, of all ages, and communities.
65 Club Bell-Ringers – December 7th
For the third year, the members of the Haddonfield 65 Club
will be ringing their bell for the Salvation Army at the local ACME Market, at
Ellis and Walnut Streets, from 10 AM till 8 PM, on Friday, December 7th. We are
looking for members to man the Red Kettle for one-hour shifts.
Last year's group did an amazing job collecting over $1,000
dollars. Can we do better this year? To volunteer and pick out your favorite
hour, please see Bill Brown, at the meetings on Thursday, or give him a call at
856 429 4368. You will feel rewarded for serving the needs of others.
All money collected will benefit local residents.
5K Juvenile Diabetes Run Follow-up
The
Haddonfield 65 Club provided marshals again this year for the Haddon Township
Juvenile Diabetes 5K Run on November 24th. Everyone enjoyed the
activity and all agree it is for a worthy cause. Many thanks to Ron Howley for
organizing the marshals and Bud Pusatere who is one f the organizers of the
event. Thank you to all those who helped out on race day, including:
Ron Howley
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Bud Pusatere
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Bill Hoffman
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Brad Jones
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Abe Ferdas
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Joe Galliera
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Lou Dunkle
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Jim Dunn
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George Spellmeyer
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Tom Grimes
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Ken Landgraf
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Bernie Schaming
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Don Beck
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Bill Brown & son Bill
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Don Windus
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Ron Boerum
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Neil Wise
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Neal Tully
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Warren Reintzel
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Dick Bell
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John Geist
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Bob Parsons
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Roland Heileg
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Clubhouse Programs
Thursday
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Nov 29
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HADDONFIELD
LIBRARY. . . . . . . . . . . Eric
Zino
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1:30 PM
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Thursday
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Dec 6
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Directors
meeting
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10:00AM
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Thursday
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Dec 6
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HYPNOSIS, MEDITATION, MASSAGE .Dewaine
Osman
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1:30 PM
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Thursday
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Dec 13
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CHRISTMAS PARTY
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12 NOON
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Thursday
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Dec 20
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CAMBELL SOUP HISTORY. . .. Sarah Rice
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1:30 PM
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Thursday
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Dec 27
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HISTORY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robert Shipiro
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1:30 PM
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Thursday
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Jan 3
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Directors
meeting
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10:00AM
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Thursday
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Jan 3
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TBD
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1:30 PM
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Thursday
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Jan 10
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Business meeting
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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..
December Birthdays
1 William
Marsden
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5 Fredrick Willis
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15 John A. Marchesani
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25 Thomas
H. Reilly
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1 William Smith
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8 Alan R. Ritchie
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20 James Tassini
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26 Robert Shapiro
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2 Stanley T. Praiss
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10 Joseph
A. Riggs
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21 John T. Browne
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31 Robert Miller
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5 David
Garippa
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11 Larry Walsh
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22 William E. Olver III
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5 John V. Fiorella
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12 J. Boon Gallager
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24 Franklin S. Wezner
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New Email
Bob Wells has a new email address which is: Rwells847@comcast.net
Activities
Bowling
Want to try your luck at
bowling? Come on out at 9:30 AM and go bowling at Laurel Lanes, on Rt. 73 in
Maple Shade. You get to use a bowling ball, shoes and have some Danish, coffee
and/or tea. All this just for $6.55. Our PRO (BB) will give you some tips on
how to get those 200 games.
High game scores for the
month include:
John Geist– 207 John Biondi – 204 & 201 Walt Baker – 199 Tom Mervine – 194;
Good Job!
Bowling Averages Through November 23 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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John Geist
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151
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Dennis Deal
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129
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Alan Bigelow
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158
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John Biondi
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139
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Bill Brown
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126
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Ross Levitsky
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155
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Walt Baker
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130
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Tom Mervine
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124
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John Fiorella
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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
Bridge
Average
Bridge Scores Through November 26, 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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McConville
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10
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2.450
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Bigelow
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7
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1.643
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Coelho
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10
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1.200
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Tully
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8
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2.188
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Mervine
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10
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1.600
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Pusatere
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4
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1.000
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Petrozzi
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10
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1.750
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Tarr
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10
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1.600
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Aronow
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9
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0.944
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Rementer
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8
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1.750
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Cosentino
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10
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1.550
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Tarditi
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7
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0.929
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Schaming
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8
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1.688
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Hoeberg
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7
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1.286
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Gallager
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10
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0.900
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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 November 21, 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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John Geist
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11
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5.091
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Howard Remeneter
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8
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4.688
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Tom Mervine
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11
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4
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Bud Pusatere
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10
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4.8
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Henry Limmekuhler
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5
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4.3
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Ron Howley
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11
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2.091
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Roland Heilig
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9
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4.778
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Joe Galliera
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10
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4.1
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John Long
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1
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2
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Len Walden
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9
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4.778
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Bill Hoeberg
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8
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4
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Joe Ade
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7
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1
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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
Oct. 2018 Score
– Low Gross Score - Low Net
31
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Golden Pheasant
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85- John Mapes
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68 – John Mapes
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Nov. 2018 Score
– Low Gross Score - Low Net
7
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Ramblewood
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80 – Butch Brees
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72 – Mike Hall
Chris Underwood
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14
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Westwood
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84 – Butch Brees
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72 - Fred Borgini
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Thank you everyone who
participated in providing a great golf season. Thank you to those who helped
organize the outings, or stood in when I was on vacation, or who assisted
week to week with calling or keeping track of the Handicaps. And thank you to
all those who played with your cooperation and friendship.
I hope to see
everyone at our next outing, Wednesday, April 3, 2019,
Mike Underwood
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– – Mike Underwood
Senior Humor
Composing
Editor:
Bernie Schaming
Contributors:
Walt Baker,
Bill Brown, Jim Dunn, Tom Mervine,
Saul
Resnick, Al Schmidt & Mike Underwood
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