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, 2019 |
President’s Message
This slate of officers was voted upon at the business meeting on January 10.
James A. Dunn Jr., Charles Pusatere and Warren Reinstzel will continue as directors for 2 years.
Bill Brown and Howard Rementer will continue as directors for 1 year.
Al Schmidt will continue on the board as past president.
65 Club Position Openings
Hello all you fine 65 club members. Let’s
hope the New Year brings health and happiness to us all. A very special thank
you to Al Schmidt for his leadership this past year. He guided me through my 1st Vice
President position and made this transition to President most pleasurable. He
truly set the bar for what a 65 Club president should be. Let‘s congratulate
him for being a recipient of the prestigious Camden
County Martin Luther King Freedom Award.
I will admit I had to be dragged through
the process of second VP to first VP and now President. When Neil Wise first suggested
I become the number two man I really didn’t think through the process. If I had,
I might have declined but ignorance is bliss and I’m now happy to become part
of this family. I especially like the Thursday speakers however bridge,
pinochle and bowling are calling out to me.
I am excited about the coming year just
thinking about the trips that Bill Brown will conjure up. I know he has one
planned for the Fort Mifflin and Philadelphia
Our new 1st Vice President, Saul
Resnick has already filled the calendar with great speakers through March but
can always use help in finding those special jewels that the members talk about
for weeks. Maybe that jewel could be you. When members talk about their life and
the road taken it always makes me think about my own road so maybe I’ll be one
of Saul speaker’s. I’ll try to keep you awake but no promises.
I welcome Frank Lodge to the journey as 2nd
VP and look forward to his bringing in new members. Our club is a living thing
and our life blood is membership. Please reach out and help Frank like you did
for me when I came onboard.
In case some have not heard I want to alert
you that Bernie Schaming will be starting his last year as Secretary and
newsletter editor after 17 YEARS! He has to me been the one person I could go
to for any questions about the history of the club. Although I am only a four-year
member I would have been lost without his help in the past and going forward into
the New Year. Watch out though, we’re in the hunt for his replacement for 2020 so
please think about moving in to his spot. If interested, contact Bernie and he
will help you through the transition.
Lastly, I hope I can in some way fill the
shoes of my predecessors whose devotion to the club has made this club a very
special place.
– – Jay Cokos
One of my
favorite thoughts:
“What day is it” asked Pooh.”
“It’s today.” squeaked Piglet.
“My favorite day.” said Pooh.
Dues, Dues, Dues!
As of
mid-January, 100 members have paid their dues, which totals $2,000. We are
expecting that about 50 more of our current members will be paying their dues
in the next few weeks. Last year, we ended up with 153 dues paying members.
I believe that if
our members' spouses / partners received a "dunning notice" they
would have a Holy Fit, because the 65 Cub helps the wives to have some peace
and quiet at least 4 -5 hours a week when their husband / mate is not home and
not getting into any mischief. After all, at the 65 Club, he is with a friendly
group of mostly "law-abiding " guys he can hang out with, and the
monetary investment is $20, which is under 40 cents a week.
Help the cause and mail or drop off your $20 check (made
out to the Haddonfield 65 Club) at the clubhouse located at 110 Rhoads Ave.,
Haddonfield NJ.
–
– David
Tarditi, Treasurer
Election of Officers & Directors for 2019
At
the January business meeting, the following slate of officers were voted upon
and sworn into office.
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President:
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John (Jay) Cokos
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Secretary:
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W. Bernard Schaming
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1st Vice President:
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Saul Resnick
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Treasurer:
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Dave Tarditi
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2nd Vice
President:
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Frank Lodge
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Asst. Treasurer:
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John Hempstead
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Directors for 3 Years
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Walt Baker
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Fred Willis
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John Biondi
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Director for 1 Year
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Dewaine Osman
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This slate of officers was voted upon at the business meeting on January 10.
James A. Dunn Jr., Charles Pusatere and Warren Reinstzel will continue as directors for 2 years.
Bill Brown and Howard Rementer will continue as directors for 1 year.
Al Schmidt will continue on the board as past president.
65 Club to Visit Yards Brewery – February 5th
The Haddonfield
65 club, will venture across the bridge to Yards, Brewery at fifth and Spring
Garden, for a tour, of the facility. The cost of the tour is $10. Samples will
be distributed as part of the tour. Yards Brewery was founded by Haddonfield native
Tom Kehoe and is now widely distributed in the northeast.
We have reserved 10 spots for the tour, so first come first
served. We will depart from the club at noon, and car pool over. After the
tour, we are welcome to have additional beverages and lunch at the brewery
restaurant at our own expense. Return
will be at the decision of each car pool driver. A sign-up sheet is at the club
house or contact Bill Brown at 856-429-4368 or billbrown08033@aol.com.
Fort Mifflin, Here We Come – March 26th
The
Haddonfield 65 Club, will travel to Fort Mifflin, on Tuesday, March 26, at 9:00
AM. The school bus will depart from the PUB Restaurant, in Pennsauken, please
park your car in remote locations in the lot.
The bus will take us to Fort Mifflin
in Philadelphia, where we will be taken on a guided tour by a guide in period
attire, with the theme of the tour being, A REVOLUTIONARY WAR, SOLDIER'S LIFE.
In addition, there will be a cannon demonstration.
After our visit to the fort, the bus
will return us to the PUB for lunch, where you will have your choice of four
entrees: Sliced Sirloin Steak, Chicken Parmesan, Balsamic Salmon, or Hot Turkey
Pride. Unlimited, coffee, tea, and soft drinks are included. Other beverages at
your cost.
The cost of the trip which includes;
transportation, guided tour of the fort, and your lunch, is $40.00 per person,
checks should be made out to the Haddonfield 65 Club, on your check please indicate
your entree selection, plus your phone number. Questions, please contact, Bill
Brown, at 856-429-4368, or billbrown08033@aol.com.
Tickets are limited, act now.
65 Club
Member Receives Award
January 23, 2019
January 23, 2019
On
January 23, 2019 Al Schmidt was
presented the Camden County Martin Luther King Freedom Award for his community
service. The dinner and presentations were attended by a number of club members
supporting Al. Congratulations Al on a well-deserved award. Al follows in the
footsteps of Bill Brown and Walt Baker who have also received this award in prior
years.
Don Beck, who
has served as Corresponding Secretary
for over 17 years is stepping down. Thank you Don for many years of service to
the club. Don’s responsibilities have been the following:
● Send
get-well cards to ailing members
● Send sympathy
cards to families of deceased members
● Send memorial
donations on behalf of deceased members
● Prepare and
mail Christmas cards to homebound or out of the area members
● Ensure we
have envelopes and stamps for newsletter mailings
● file and
end-of-year report listing those who received the cards during the prior year
If you are so inclined to pick up this responsibility, please
contact our president, Jay Cokos at 428-3621 or jjcokos@yahoo.com. This is not on
overburdening commitment but an important one that lets members and families
know that we think of them and care about them.
Bernie Schaming who has served as Secretary and Newsletter Editor
for over 17 years is also stepping down. Dewaine Osman has agreed to take over
the newsletter beginning in the summer of 2019 but we need a volunteer to take
on the office of secretary by the end of the year. The sooner we can fill the
position the better so that there is adequate time to transfer records and
knowledge. Since maintaining the database for the 65 Club is one of the
responsibilities, familiarity with database software and email is necessary.
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
Carrol
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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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8 Francis
Lodge
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Clubhouse Programs
Thurs.
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Jan
31
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Electric Locomotive Stndards. Phillip
Kinsey
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1:30 PM
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Thurs.
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Feb
7
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Directors meeting
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10:00AM
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Thurs.
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Feb
7
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TBD
Topic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dick Sheeran
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1:30 PM
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Thurs.
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Feb
14
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Business
meeting
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1:30 PM
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Thurs.
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Feb
21
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MISSION
OF LIBERTY . . .Lisa
Brandinelli Quanci
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1:30 PM
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Thur.
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Feb
28
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RISK MANAGEMENT & INSURANCE Art
Lattanzi
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1:30 PM
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Thurs.
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Mar
7
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Directors meeting
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10:00AM
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Thurs.
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Mar
7
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HADDONFIELD
SUN. Kristen Dowd, Managing
Editor
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1:30 PM
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Thurs.
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Mar
14
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Business
meeting
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1:30 PM
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Thurs.
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Mar
21
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VIETNAM
WAR EXPERIENCE . .Tom Baird
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1:30 PM
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Thurs.
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Mar
28
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RIGHT
AT HOME . . . . Terri Lynn-Edelstein
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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.
New Addresses
/ Email
Bill Marsden Don Beck
1980
Scotts Crossing Way, Apt. 1, 460
Haddon Avenue Apt.320
Annapolis,
MD 21401 Collingswood, NJ 08108-1336
Email: billjo1959@comcast.net Same
phone & email
Tom Baird Bob Cocker
Moorestown,
NJ 08057
Activities
Bridge
Average
Bridge Scores Through January 21, 2019
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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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15
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2.100
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Tarr
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14
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1.464
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Aronow
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12
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0.958
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Tully
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12
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1.833
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Rementer
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13
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1.462
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Tarditi
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12
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0.833
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Cosentino
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15
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1.733
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Coelho
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15
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1.400
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Long
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10
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0.600
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Schaming
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13
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1.731
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Bigelow
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12
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1.125
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Pusatere
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7
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0.571
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Hoeberg
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12
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1.583
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Marchesani
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9
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1.111
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Zeluck
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6
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0.500
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Petrozzi
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14
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1.536
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Gallager
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15
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1.100
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Leimkuhler
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11
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0.455
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Mervine
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15
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1.467
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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 23, 2019
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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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Howard Remeneter
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15
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5.036
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Roland Heilig
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16
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4.125
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Ron Howley
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19
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2.763
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Bud Pusatere
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18
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5.000
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Tom Mervine
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19
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3.947
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John Long
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1
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2.000
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Len Walden
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13
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4.846
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Bob Volanksy
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8
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3.375
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Joe Ade
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7
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1.000
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John Geist
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18
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4.667
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Joe Galliera
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18
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3.026
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Bill Hoeberg
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15
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4.133
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Henry Limmekuhler
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10
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2.950
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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
Cartoons for Seniors
Composing Editor: Bernie Schaming
Contributors: Walt Baker, Bill Brown, Jim Dunn, Tom Mervine,
Saul Resnick, Al Schmidt, Dave Tarditi & Mike
Underwood
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