Haddonfield
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, 2016 |
President’s Message
Guess Who
After a week or so of the Spring
weather we missed in April and May, summer is here! As usual, Bill Brown
is lining up some very popular trips, including an SRO crowd for the Linc.,
Chickie & Pete's, and Dr. Simeone's
Auto Museum June 28. We will also have some very informative speakers in the
next two months.
Several months ago I predicted
that the June 7 NJ primary looked to be very important, and I think that the
very large turnout, especially from Democrat voters, bore that out. Kudos
to all of us beleaguered and misaligned voters for showing that we still care
enough to vote.
I am a frequent recipient of
mass emails with outrageous assertions, and I often wonder why otherwise
intelligent and decent people forward these diatribes without checking on their
veracity. Therefore, I'm passing along to our members two sources for
verification: <snopes.com> ("the Rumor Has It" and "Urban
Legend" site), and <factcheck.org> (particularly useful for political speeches).
I encourage you to use these before forwarding mass emails with
misinformation.
At one of our business meetings
last year, I took orders for cheesesteaks from The Donkey's in Camden, and it
was a big hit (including the reverberations throughout the day!). Our next
business meeting is July 14. If you'd like to be included in another
cheesesteak extravaganza, let me know and give me the $8 in advance (no
delivery charge).
–
– Neil Wise
Ladies Spring Luncheon – May 12th
Once again the Ladies Spring
Luncheon was well-attended and enjoyed by all. Maria A. Moffa, MS, JD, a
terrific motivational speaker, gave an inspiring talk. In
addition, Julia Chin and a small group from the high school provided music
during cocktails from 12:00 to 12:30.
Haddonfield 65 Club Trip – June 28
The 65 club will embark on a tour
of the Eagles stadium and a unique auto museum along with lunch at Chickie
& Pete’s on June 28th. We will board our school bus at the HMHS
and depart at 10:00AM for the Linc. Following the tour of the Linc, we will
head to Chickie & Pete’s for lunch where you have a choice of a hamburger
or cheese steak, coffee or soda. Alcoholic beverages are available on your
dime.
After lunch we will tour Dr.
Simeon’s Auto Museum featuring one of the world’s greatest collection of racing
sports cars. We return to Haddonfield at approximately 4:00PM.
The all-inclusive price is only
$35.00. For
reservations please contact Bill Brown at 856-429-4368,
or billbrown08033@aol.com.
65 Club Member Receives Humanitarian Award
On May 14th,
Walt Baker received the Legion of Honor Humanitarian Award from the Chapel of
Four Chaplains. The award is given in recognition of a lifetime of
commitment to selfless service that has positively affected the life of the
community of the recipient.
Congratulations Walt!
Flea Market – September 24th
This is your chance to clean out
some of that “stuff” you have been accumulating in your house for years,
thinking that someday it would be useful. Well, it can be useful as donated
items for sale at the Flea Market. It is not too early to think about items you
may want to contribute to the sale. Look for more details in the September
newsletter.
Bill Brown, Man of Renown
This is the first in a series of articles highlighting the
background and life experiences of 65 club members. The articles will be
included as available and as room permits.
Variety is the spice of life. And if you are Bill Brown, a
multi-year member of the Haddonfield 65 Club, you've been a man for all seasons
with lots of spice added.
"Non-stop" best describes Bill, who has been
involved in numerous positive activities through the decades, overlapping his
multi-dimensional professional careers.
Bill, now 83 but still spry (some days) and full of life
(always), is a volunteer extraordinaire, coinciding with long careers as a
realtor, an educator a tool and die maker, and other jobs.
"I'm very lucky," said Bill, "and the best
part is that I'm still active. You can't beat that after 8-decades-plus
of living. And having a wonderful wife, Joan (for 56 years), three fine sons
and their families (Bill, 54, and granddaughter Mackenzie of Richmond, Va.;
Jim, 50, who is single, of Dallas, Tex.; and David, 52, and his children, Liam,
15, and Cameron, 13, of Cherry Hill) are huge bonuses in my life.
"Best part is I'm still looking forward, not back, to
a lot more living and helping other people."
Ever the optimist, that's the best way to describe
Bill. Always affable and down-to- earth, Bill is about giving-- time,
effort and money for many good causes.
The causes include his many pursuits for the 65 Club,
including arranging trips for members and constantly recruiting guest speakers
for club meetings which convene every Thursday at 1:30 PM and usually have
turnouts of 25-30 members at club headquarters in Haddonfield just off Haddon
Avenue.
But there is much more. He was selected as
Haddonfield Citizen of the Year in 1997. "It's given me great
incentive to continue volunteering in a variety of activities," said Bill.
The Citizen of the Year Award cited Bill for his service in
many community activities, including with the Haddonfield Arts & Crafts
League (now the Markeim Art Center), Haddonfield Home and School Association
president for two years, co-founder of the Haddonfield soccer league for
youngsters, coach of youth football and Little League, as well as originating
youth tennis play with the Haddonfield Tennis Association, in which he was past president.
Also cited were Bill's initial involvement as a member of
the Haddonfield Lions Club, in a Haddonfield-Japan exchange in 1977 (in which
one student from Haddonfield and one from Japan came to each other's countries
for six weeks that year.
"Since 2006 I have been Director of a formal
Haddonfield-Japan Exchange which has grown in leaps and bounds over recent
years," said Bill. "In 2016, 22 high schoolers from Haddonfield
(11 boys and 11 girls) will travel to Japan from July 22 to August 3, absorbing
Japan's culture and lifestyle. Next year a similar number of Japanese children
will travel to Haddonfield to be hosted by local families and get a first-hand
look at America. I've been to Japan 14 times in the past, accompanying
students. In total, it's one of the most joyful set of experiences I've had in
life. (As an aside, I was made an Honorary International Citizen of the
city of Omyia, Japan, in 1999.)"
Bill's life, work and educational experiences border on the
extraordinary, as well.
Bill, a native of North Philadelphia, was born to mom
Elizabeth, age 43, and dad John William, age 49, in 1933 in the midst of the
Great Depression. Dad was a truck driver. Bill had three sibling
sisters, all of whom are now deceased. He has fond memories of playing
halfball and "paper" football with his friends, and graduating from Northeast High School in Philadelphia in
1951. (In 2002 Bill received significant recognition for his good works
over the years from Northeast High School by being named to its "Wall of
Fame", which he cherishes.)
In 1960, Bill, then 27, and his wife Joan, then 21, were
married about a year after meeting at a night school class. "I was
immediately attracted to Joan, who was pretty, intelligent and fun to be
with." Joan, in turn, was taken with Bill's down- to-earth approach
to life, as well as easy manner in communicating with and helping children, a
seemingly natural talent which has extended over decades.
Bill began his working life as a tool and die maker for
eight years, working for companies in Philadelphia. From 1955-57, he then
served in the US Army, as an intelligence specialist. On returning to civilian
life, Bill worked in various jobs in Philadelphia in industrial engineering.
"But I kept getting furloughed, one job after another,
so I decided to turn to other endeavors, including going for a college
education," said Bill. "I went to Temple University night
school, from 1968 to 1976, earning a BS degree in education. Meanwhile I started teaching in Philadelphia
schools.
"I taught television production at the Masterman Lab
& Demonstration School from 1976 to 1993, and then operated a television
studio at Roxborough High School from 1993 to 2000," said Bill.
"Along the way I gained my teaching certificate and
acquired my 'Masters + 60' degree from Temple University, and went on to acquire
60 credits toward a doctorate." All
the while Bill became a successful realtor in Haddonfield, where he began work
44 years ago, and is still an agent with Berkshire Hathaway, albeit not as
active as he used to be. As for the
future, Bill has a philosophy about work, volunteering, and life in general. "Nothing
is really work when you enjoy doing it," said Bill. But there's even more in the twirl of Bill
Brown's life. He is an avid bowler, and is always at or near the top in
the standings among the 10-15 "65 Club" members who take to the lanes
at a local emporium on Friday mornings every week. Bill's approach to
bowling is simple: "Strike to be the best. Spare no effort.
And have a ball while doing it." What
hasn't Bill done? Well, he hasn't run for President (of the
country). He hasn't been an all-star outfielder for the Philllies
(something they desperately need). He hasn't been a movie star. Whoops! Stop right there, said
Bill. "I've been in the movie Silver Linings Playbook, and in other
movies with Jennifer Aniston, Sigourney Weaver, and other top female
stars," said Bill with a straight face. "Now mind you, not in
starring roles, but I'm working on that. Meanwhile I'm taking subordinate
roles, because they need older men to be part of the background in movie
scenes. But don't sell me short. I may be 83 but I do have the makings
of star quality," Bill states in a bemused fashion. As for Bill's wife Joan, she takes a
different tack about Bill. "I'm happy he's involved in all the
activities," she says thoughtfully. "It keeps us both young at
heart. I think I may even keep him around for another 20 years or so, as
long as he stays on the go." Bill
Brown. Renowned. By his wife and all the other people whose lives
he has touched.
65th Anniversary
Isabelle Zaffaroni, from CleElum, Washington, and John P. Williams, a young US Navy
officer, were married in Cheney, Washington on June 16, 1951. John had
graduated from the Naval Academy in Annapolis in 1944. He was assigned as
Ship’s Navigator on the USS Walk and earned the Silver Star in an action by a
Japanese Kamikaze plane that hit the ship’s bridge. John retired from the US
Navy and earned a Masters Degree in Civil Engineering. He then worked for the
Rohm and Haas Company where he was in charge of maintenance at the Bridesburg
Plant. John and Isabelle have one son, one daughter and five grandchildren.
50th Anniversaries
It was the summer of 1965 when Thomas B. Mervine, Jr., who grew up in Haddonfield, stopped in at
his Temple University fraternity, Sigma Phi Epsilon. Debbe was there
playing pinochle with some of his brothers and he joined the game. A few
months later in the early fall, Debbe was killing time in the hallway between
two consecutive classes in Beury Hall, when Tom, who was doing the same thing,
recognized her and pretended to throw her over the railing! She did NOT
recognize him!!!
Once he apologized, they struck up a conversation.
Eventually, he began walking her across campus, then having lunch
together. On February 13th they were engaged.
Following their May graduation, they were married on August
13, 1966 in the Logan Baptist Church in Philadelphia with the reception at the
Cherry Hill Inn and they left the next day for Pittsburgh, where Tom began a
training course to become a health inspector.
By the time Tom received his MBA in Hospital Administration
from T.U., in 1971, they had two children--Christopher Anne and Tom, III. and
soon in 1972, they moved to Barclay Farms while Tom was the Assistant
Administrator at Elmer Community Hospital for 5 years. Three moves in
Haddonfield--Mountwell Ave., Kings Highway and Beechwood Ave find them ready to
downsize a bit onto one floor, if their home sells.
The bulk of Tom's career was spent at St. Francis Hospital
in Trenton as Director of Reimbursement. The last 5 years, before his
stroke, Tom was a consultant for The Besler Co.--a cutting-edge reimbursement
firm.
Their
daughter Christopher, her husband Christopher (Both Lehigh U. Grads;) and their
two daughters, Talia (Lehigh U.,'16, summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, Fulbright
Fellow;) and Jillian (rising Junior at Rowan U.) all live in Haddonfield; as
does their son Burritt.
Obituary
Arthur L. Merker, age 101 of
Haddonfield passed away in his sleep on May 8, 2016. He is survived by his
beloved wife, Florence (nee Shewark) to whom he was married on June 1, 1941. He
is also survived by: his sons, Craig A. of Haddon Twp. and Curt A. and his
wife, Sarah of Atco; granddaughter, Stacy and her husband Michael Ritchie;
grandson, Matthew; and three great grandchildren, Arianna, Katarina and Allegra
Ritchie. Mr. Merker was born in Brooklyn, NY and worked for Union Carbide in
New York City and later in Moorestown. He was an Army veteran who proudly served
during WWII. He and his wife Florence lived in Haddonfield for 60 years. He was
a devoted member for 55 years and past President of the Lions organization.
Art was a
member of the 65 Club for 37 years and was our oldest member at the time of his
passing.
July Birthdays
1 Charles
Legge
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8 Alan Bigelow
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21 Anthony E. Nocella
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28 Saul Resnick
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3 George
McConville
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20 Robert
B. Warner
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25 Dennis G. Kille
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30 Daniel J. Ragone
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5 Joseph
Galliera
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20 Al
Schmidt
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28 Gordon
W. Krauss
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30 John C. Drew
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August Birthdays
6 Donald
H. Gosnay
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9 Robert Teitelbaum
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14 Wm. Carson McCullough
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27 Anthony J. Mascena
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6 Daniel
. Colombi
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11 Joseph
F. Haro
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22 Robert Metrione
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31 James A. Dunn Jr.
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9 Carl Alexoff
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13 Fred Chorpita
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E-mail Change / Correction.
Bill
Reifsteck’s new email address is: wreifsteck@medfordleas.net
John Petrozzi’s correct email address is: dpetrozzi54@comcast.net
Clubhouse Programs
Thursday
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Jun 30
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SAFETY AWARNESS . . . . . . . .Police Chief Ted Stuessy
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1:30 PM
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Thursday
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Jul 7
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Directors meeting
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10:00 AM
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Thursday
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Jul 7
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TAI CUISINE. . . . . . . . .
. . . . . .. Rob Furstosse, Sannok Restaurant
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1:30 PM
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Thursday
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Jul 14
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Business
meeting
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1:30 PM
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Thursday
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Jul 21
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DENTISTRY FOR SENIORS . . David Nepal
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1:30 PM
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Thursday
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Jul 28
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TRADING POST . . . . . . . .
. . . . .Mitch Gorshin
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1:30 PM
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Thursday
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Aug 4
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Directors meeting
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10:00 AM
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Thursday
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Aug 4
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SPORTS THERAPY . . . . . . .
. .. .Richard Romash
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1:30 PM
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Thursday
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Aug 11
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Business
meeting
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1:30 PM
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Thursday
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Aug 18
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NOBEL PEACE PRIZE . . . . . . . .Roger Clark
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1:30 PM
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Thursday
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Aug 25
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TBA
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1:30 PM
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Thursday
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Sep 1
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Directors meeting
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10:00 AM
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Thursday
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Sep 1
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TBA
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1:30 PM
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Thursday
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Sep 8
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Business
meeting
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1:30 PM
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Thursday
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Sep 15
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SPEECH ENEMY IN YOUR PANTRY . . Donna Gabler
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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 Neil Wise (428-9280) if you have any
suggestions for speakers.
Activities
Bowling, Bridge &
Pinochle
Although the 2015 -2016 trophy season has
ended for these activities, action will continue throughout the summer. This is
a good time to come out and join us before the next trophy season begins in
September.
Bowling – Every Friday at Laurel Lanes
on Rt. 73, Maple Shade at 9:15 AM
Bridge – Every Monday
at the clubhouse at 1:00 PM.
Pinochle – Every
Wednesday at the clubhouse at 12:30 PM.
Golf
Below are the golf results for April, May and
part of June.
APR.
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COURSE
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SCORE - LOW
GROSS
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SCORE - LOW
NET
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27
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Ramblewood
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84 – Mike Hall
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66 – Mike Hall, John
Drew
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MAY
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COURSE
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SCORE - LOW GROSS
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SCORE - LOW NET
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4
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Westwood
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83-
Butch Brees, Ed Rouh
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71 - Courtney Malcarney
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11
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Pinelands
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83
– Butch Brees
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69
– Mike Underwood
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18
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White
Oaks
Fun
Best Ball
|
-3
–Mike Hall, Dennis Kille,
Roger
Wuestefeld, Ed Karcher
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|
25
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Centerton
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81
– RogerWuestefeld
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57
– Ed Howe
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JUNE
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COURSE
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SCORE - LOW GROSS
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SCORE - LOW NET
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01
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Pinelands
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83
– Butch Brees
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71
– Hank Zaleski
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08
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Pennsauken
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40
– Butch Brees, Ed Rouh
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(Rain
Out – Nine Hole Completed
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15
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Ramblewood
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83
– Butch Brees
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63
Jim Dunn
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Guess Who
A number of
you guessed correctly that the mystery member photo was Howard Rementer. Thank you Howard for participating with your photo. I guess nobody else was
interested in providing a picture.
NOTE: THERE IS NO NEWSLETTER IN AUGUST
Composing Editor: Bernie Schaming
Contributors: Walt Baker, Bill Brown, Henry Leimkuhler,
Tom Mervine, Al Schmidt & Neil Wise
Tom Mervine, Al Schmidt & Neil Wise
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