Yes, their always someone in need for help OCE members are willing to help out.

OCE Teams-up In AID Of 2^nd Marsh – Fundraiser Dance May 12

On Saturday, May 12^th the newest support  is directed towards the 2^nd Marsh fundraising dance at General Sikorski Polish located just North of the Oshawa Municipal @ 1551 Stevenson Road. Live music will be supplied by the popular Par Four band under the leadership of Stu Smith. The dance starts going at 8:30 pm. Anyone interested in enjoying a home style dinner a cash buffet is available from 6:30 pm.

Representing the OCE will be Patti/Tony Goodine, Dorothy/Rick Harrison, Lori Chambo and her partner Phil Nicholls, Cathy Kehoe/John Burr. Jim Shaw (905-576-6919 email jim@oshawacharityeuchre.com) has two FREE OCE tickets available to complete the table of 10. They’ll  be available on first come first served basis. The dance tickets have a retail value of $20.00 pp.

 OCE/TDCC Park Opening BBQ May 26^th

Come Saturday, May 26^th the Thornton-Dundee Community Centre (TDCC) officially open’s their summer sports programs. As part of our reduced rental cost for using the facilities the OCE are conducting a BBQ. Available from the grill will hamburgers, hot dogs, sausage (with all the trimmings), assorted soda is the menu bill of fare. To keep it simple every item being sold will be a loonie, The OCE executive will purchase the product with the profits being directed to-wards the TDCC sports activities. If any food is left over than the receipt ant will be the St.Vincent’s Kitchen located in downtown Oshawa for the needy. OCE chair Jim Shaw is looking for five helpers to operate the BBQ (no experience is required). He promises you a free soda and burger plus a Saturday night dance being held within the club house, The BBQ will operated from 11:00 am till 1:30 pm.

 OCE Members Involved Cancer’s Relay For Life June lst

You can circle Friday, June 1st on your event calendar as a must event. OCE director Patti Goodine heads up a group of ten for the Canadian Cancer Society annual ‘Relay For Live Walk/Run’ schedule to start on Friday, June lst. Special opening ceremonies commences at 7:00 pm. Ms. Goodine  wants to operate with ten walkers. She is hoping each walker/runner will seek sponsors to a minimum of $100.00. Marjorie Shaw has promised a ‘C’ note ($100.00) if her hubby Jim makes an appearance walking at least a mile. Goodine’s husband Tony is a suriving Cancer patient  will match the Shaw offer. Already Patti has five walkers signed up, including Dorothy/Rick Harrison, Jim Shaw, Tony and herself. So she’s half way home already to her required total. To sign up call Patti:

      905.579-8093 OR email: patti@oshawacharityeuchre.com

She has all the details and pledge sheets. PS by representing the OCE our team members will receive FREE All Nite bottle water and the newly designed Oshawa Charity Euchre  ‘T’ Shirt.

 An overflow crowd of 92 players, guests and friends (see photos) jammed this tiny venue. The TDCC is credit as being one of Canada’s oldest operating community centres. The venue has housed countless events for over  the past 132 years. Euchre has been played (according the records now for in over a century. With the arrival of the Oshawa Charity Euchre group  last September euchre has been  rekindled creating a new keen interest in this popular Canadian pastime of enjoyment.

The OCE operated a 30 game schedule  in the 2011-2012 season held each Thursday evening  while serving their mandate ……….

“Euchre With A Community Purpose’

 The volunteer executive collective strongly believe that playing cards is  geared to-wards enjoyment first. This  creates  a “FUN FIRST’ attitude among  the players. Winning remains secondary. The ultimate goal is serving the citizens of Oshawa.

 Compared to some rival local operated euchre’s their focus seems to be directed towards profit only. Those euchre’s claim they offer higher pay-outs to the winners however no public records are available to our knowledge. We believe the OCE formula is superior. Your executive committee believe information news is must tool, Our organization prime purpose are to help in community and people who are less fortune while maintaining the spirit playing competitive euchre.

 The  2011-2012 campaign just completed its 30 game schedule on April 12^th.  Again we compare our payouts are equally as good and in most cases even better. Here are real facts? First and foremost the OCE has donated  $3,900.00   to charity since last September. This includes support for the Oncology Department at Sick Kids Hospital St.Vincent’s Kitchen supper for 225 needy, Christmas Breakfast with Santa  including  200 children toys: The Durham College athletic  program  ‘Adopt a-Lord. A fund raiser dance in aid of  St.Vincent’s Kitchen

 The buck doesn’t  stop  now that the euchre seasons officially is over. Our community work never stops as is demands for our help Upcoming sponsored events includes the 2^nd Marsh Fund Raiser dance with music supplied by the popular Par Four on May 12^th, the TDCC Park Opening BBQ  operated by the OCE on May 26^th and foll the June lst over night walk in aid of the Canadian Cancer Society.

 Executive pay-out bonus to the individuals who  are the winners with total points and lone hands are rewarded. that totalled year end at $4,778.90 since last September  The always popular 50/50 draw recorded a give-a-ways of $1,236.50 . This is a  voluntary purchase program. The recorded amounts and are published for our members weekly. No other euchre does this.  Most euchre’s never supply weekly ‘stats’  updates .or financial  statements  By supporting our  worthy opposition system no one really knows who really wins. Only a good players profit  while others are left standing outside puzzled. Most important charities suffer In other words  they are living in a in a ME WORLD, The OCE books are always open for inspection 

OCE Awards

Frances Hirst  and Shirley ‘Mighty Mite’ Robinson  are the only two players boasted double category titles.To Hirst’s credit she was flawless going 30 for 30 establishing  her perfect attendance record. She gained first place status also in winning the Ladies Lone Hands title recording 54. Meanwhile the  ‘Mite’  now  in her third season with us has been quoted on numerous occasion saying ‘I enjoy the OCE euchre the best.. it’s so friendly they have great players who are very helpful. In addition she won the Female  Most Points with1,962  for the Ladies Best Game by Game Percentage comprising a 67:65%.

 Other crowned  award holders were Taylor Brooks (Men’s)`best percentage at 69:50%. Kenny Graves  took home the (Men’s)Most Points scoring a nifty 1,997 just 3 points behind the 2K plateau .Ron ‘Bateman” Hele  is back receiving nighty 8 hour sleeps finally securing  the (Men’s)`Lone Hands title with 86  for his third time in six years.

 The popular executive awards saw Rick Harrison named (Men’s)` Rookie of the Year with Patti Goodine being being named the female victor. Cathy Kehoe (Ladies) and Matt Dressing (Men’s) took the most improved player category respectively. Sonja Graham was the Female winner with the Male being selected as the Most Underrated being named was Bill Dressing. The Logan’s Gloria and Michael became automatic winners capturing the Female and Male Players of the Year. LeGros Mike open the season with a brilliant 104 points while Gloria  was a super steady performer  all year,

 All executive awards winners received individual  44 page photo  album’s  honoring all OCE players plus  personal engraved wine glass and a individual trophy.

 VIP ENTERANCE

From the ‘get-go’ entering the TDCC banquet  entrance your official greeters Sonja and Bill Graham insured all VIP was insured allowing you to having a complete and successful night. Under their supervision each player received a complete 2011-2012 stats sheets and that now that famous 44 page players’ photo album. From the T-D Tigers soccer/hockey teams who were the NASC Champions that covered the past season. John Ramsey, Hunter Hyland, Matt Robinson and Jesse Mitchell worked their magic directing everybody to their assigned tables. This group handled the  clean up under their coache Jack Ramsey. The players were at your call bringing  assort drinks i.e. coffee, tea, soda to the individual tables upon request. .These youths will be off  to the Bahamas for a special soccer tournament during March Break 2014.  The OCE group showed their appreciation with a generous  $204.00  donation to help defray expense cost, , These a classy kids who are will be great Oshawa representives,

 RACING A BIG HIT

Probably the biggest highlight occurred with the appearance of the six horses who have been wintering in Prince Edward County getting ready for big race at now famous  OCE Race Way.  Horses entered were Bell Hop, Licky ‘Lil’, Horney Harry, Lulu, Lucky Pierre and Princess. Wagering was permitted with a minimum wager of 25 cents up to a loonie allowed  per race. The final race (6^th) bets .where unlimited . Bell Hop and Princess where the most successful recording two wins apiece. Licky Lil and Lucky Pierre  crossed the finish line first once each Meanwhile Lucky Pierre and Horney Harry were never in the money being shutout, Sonja/Stan Coolidge  and Debie/Mark Masson handled the wagering tables. Tony Goodine was in charge of the horse movement, Ken ‘Story Teller” Ferrill  the play by play race announcer.who on occasion sounded like Woodbine track announcer Darryl Wells. All the betters had the opportunity of rolling the dice. Top money winner was Lori Chambo a heavy better won  $16.00 in the 6^th race. She put her dollars  on the  long shot Bell Hop,

 Race 1  (1^st place Bell Hop) Winners: Taylor Brooks, Tony Goodine, Frank Gerrits, Connie Tomlinson, Danny Li, David Knipe, Lucille Pierson, Shirley Robinson,

Race 2  (1^st place Licky Lil ) Winners:  Tony Goodine, Patti  Goodine,Fay Graves Jay Kimble, Lucille Pierson, Shirley Robinson.

Race 3  (1^st place Lucky Pierre) Winners:  Fay Graves, Jay Kimble, Cathy Kehoe, Shirley Robinson,, MaryVanderluten.

Race 4  (1^st place Princess) Winners:  Jay Kimble, Lori Chambo, Tony Goodine, Sonja Graham, Fay Graves,  Ron Hele, Connie Tomlinson,

Race 5  (1^st place Princess) Winners:  John Burr,  Sonja Graham, Fay Graves, Ron Hele, Jay Kimble,

Cathy Kehoe, Jan Lynch, Shirley Robinson,,

Race 6  (1^st place Bell Hop) Winners:  Lori Chambo, Ken Ferrill, Tony Goodine, Patti  Goodine, Jacques A.Jacquier, Lucille Pierson,

 Shaw’s Shorts……

 50/50  Has Best Ever Value $234.00….Guest Mark Masson from the wagering  table at OCE race-way was the winner of the voluntary 50/50 draw. Draw master Taylor Brooks, picked ticket number worth season high of $117.00 share the other half  will  be retained for OCE charity needs,

 ‘Story Teller‘SUPERB MC.. As expected Kenny ‘Story Teller’ Ferrill did his usual and expected  superb job as our  master of ceremonies. He outdid himself calling with the calling of  the six races start to finish aka Woodbine’s Darryl Wells, For years now  Farrell’s loves getting involved. He enjoys supporting any community events. For over 25 years this retired EMS supervisor still volunteers working the annual Toronto  Santa Claus parade. he remains active  with this November showcase during his retirement years. Great Job Mister ‘F’;

.‘Thanks OCE Volunteers & Friends’  You never have to ask they just appear leaning a  helping hand. A tribute to our host greeters Sonja and Bill Graham .. Job well done.. the 50/50 sales tandem Patti and Tony Goodine.. superb job best ever pay out .. and one more time Tony Goodine for moving those horses forward. To the wager takers..Sonya/Stan College and Debie/Mark Masson. At first  this quartet  seemed slow and confused    but after the first race they were off and running. AND  we appreciate your unselfished understanding and support.t  To Dolly & Al Richards and their huge group of ten representing St. Vincent’s Kitchen,  Our own Fay Graves performed double-duty service as a OCE director and represented the Sick Kids Oncology department in loving memory of her son Leonard Arp….Jennifer Campeau the Stephen Saywell elementary school librarian  and her hubby  Mark. The media liaison athletic head for Durham College/UOIT Scott Dennis  representing the Adopt a Lord program, unfortually Carol Wilson manager of host location at our annual Breakfast With Santa with Toys for 200 children was a last minute cancellation. The entertainer for that event DRPS officer PC Scott Dargie had a work emergency however councillor Bruce Wood did himself proud performing triple duty service. He was a pancake flipper at Santa’s breakfast….he pinch hit  for Ms Wilson while breaking greetings remarks from Mayor John Henry (another pancake cook) and himself…… thanks to Bruce you’re an outstanding DH., Speaking of pancakes a special tribute directed towards Johnny’s (Marland) Eatery owner Naz Somini  for supplying product for various functions, ‘Naz’ was away on a two week spring golf trip. Cathy Stone/Bobbie Gervais his replacements enjoyed themselves…..also a ‘Hats off” is directed towards the Davidson’s Kimberly/Terry(voted the Best Chilli Maker ever) and Lori Chambo and her partner Phil Nicholls who is best described now as the best cup cake marker ever).Last but not least the producers of our 44 page players photo album webmaster Matthew Dykstra and ‘Eli-Ken’ Cain and the printer Accuprint owners Carolyn & Jim Ouellette

 OCE RETURNS SEPT 06 FOR ANOTHER SEASON AT THE TDCC

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Oshawa: April 12^th:

Prior to the Sept 8^th 2012-2013 start up unfinished business remains. Next week April 19^th it`s your executives annual Awards Banquet being topped off  With a series of six horses on the floor at the TDCC Raceway for  the enjoyment of the players there friends and special invited guests. The first of six races has a post time of 8:08 pm.  A special pre-Ukrainian Fiesta style meal is planned by Walter Zagala and key members of the kitchen staff. The meals will be delivered to your assigned tables by players from the Thornton-Dundee Sports Teams. Collectively we start eating at 7:00 pm (sharp). TDCC doors opened at 6:20 pm. You`ll be greeted by our hosts Sonja and Bill Graham who will have your assigned seating. As requested the weekly 50/50 lucky draw will be conducted at $2.00 per or everyone`s favorite 3 for $5.00. Patti/Tony Goodine will operate the 50/50 draw. That`s her penance for posting back to back wins on covering April 5^th and 12^th.

Details & Tid-Bits From Week 30

Richardson Nails His First

Unbelievable but true Diaper`Don`Richardson created  himself a seasons first capturing his first total points crown collecting top billing scoring a remarkable 88 accumulative points of 88. This included a brilliant 16 points during game eight with his bowling team-mate John Burr being his partner. Other double digit games occurred during game five collecting 14 points toiling with Dave Stoliker while Peter Law provided him protection during game seven with eleven points being registered. Richardson managed a trio of lone hands giving a final seasons total of 59. Runner-up falling four points light was Bill Dressing with 84. Others finishing in the`Top Ten`bracket were  fast improving and  3rd  place holder  David Stoliker with an 80. Shirley ‘Mighty Mite’ Robinson/Kurtis Gerrits tied for 4^th each posting 78`s, Eric ‘Bushwacker’ Goodwin  finished up in 6^th place having 77 points. Tony Kurikshuk followed in  7^th  with  73 points. The Fay Graves tandem had a 72.good for 8^th place.  In 09^th  place with freshman Trevor Van Peppen at 71 points while seating in 10^th was John Burr. Richardson with his win collected  $20.O0 from the OCE vault.

Dressing & Goodwin Share `Connie Coins` Payday,,,

Matt Dressing (the other Mister `D`) and Eric ‘Bushwacker’ Goodwin  each received $11,75 from the Connie`s Coins Coffee Cup Collections from failed Lone Hands attempts from fellow  team mates. Each registering  in a first place deadlock with five apiece. Tony Kurikshuk was the biggest supporter to this fund donation $3.25

Un-Official BUT Probably

Official statistician Bill Dressing Mister ` wants to review his final figures before he declared the respective individual winners  in the following categories – Best in total points (male & female). Best for best percentages  (male & female). The best male & female with total hands. He plans a complete record review and will officially make his findings in time for the April 19^th Awards Banquet

Unofficial results current show the following. Best in total points (male & female)The project winners are Kenny Graves (Men’s) and Shirley ‘Mighty Mite’ Robinson (Ladies)
Best In percentages (male & female). The project winners are Taylor Brooks (Men’s)` and Shirley ‘Mighty Mite’ Robinson (Ladies)

Best with total hands (male & female). The project winners are Ron `Batman`Hele (Men’s) and` Shirley ‘Mighty Mite’ Robinson (Ladies)

One thing that`s for sure is Frances Hirst is per-fffect. She went 30 for 30 during the 2011-2012 season never missing a single game  Wow great job.

Beside these awards the executive has input as well  They honoring players in the following categories

A)   Male & Female `Rookie of the Year

B)    Male & Female Most Improved players

C)    Male & Female Most Under rated players

D)    Male & Female Executive Players of the Year

Phil To The Rescue

Phil Nicholls is a (SAINT) His partner Lori Chambo who recently took over a new job found herself working an overload of hours on Wednesday (April 11^th) and Thursday (April 12^th)  She`s one of our co-volunteer chefs. Lori put in frantic call for her partner for help. Phil took time off work in rush to start and complete the special planned  baseball menu comprised of 12 inch foot long hot dogs, cup cakes, pies. He delivered was forced to deliver the finish product in shifts. Besides all this  he had to pick up Lori from work, besides perform additional domestic duties plus learn the cook book. Sure he was a bit tardy but overall his dinner had a superb ending. For his daunting service he was presented a discount loaded Golf & Leisure book from OCE founder Jimmy Shaw. Who says behind every great women  their aways is an outstanding man. Great work Phil. Deep down your fellow card players really appreciate your unselfish effort.

OCE to help Cadets….The Army Cadets  are continuing to accept donations for their mammoth yard sale set for Sat. April 28^th Donations can be taken to 52 Simcoe St N from 6:00 pm till 6:30 pm on Wednesday’s April 18^th, & 25^th Your generous donation will allow the cadets to attend summer camps and secure replacement uniforms etc. Fellow card player Cathy Kehoe  is the driving force behind important community project.

Live Radio Interview With ‘TJ’   Community minded CKDO AM radio morning host Terry Johnston will be interviewing live Oshawa Charity Euchre club director Patti Goodine next week. They’ll be chatting about the OCE’s community involvement during the 2011-2012 euchre season cThis interview will be aired live on AM band 1580 and on FM band  @ 107.7 Be sure to list on Monday, April 16^th at 8:22 am it should be an interesting chat.

B’day Acknowledgement April 19..Those of you who will be having a Birthday/anniversary etc or any other milestone you`ll be saluted at the closing awards nite banquet April 19^th. Being honored that evening will be the following. For April Joyce Finley, Dolly Richards, and for our down months of May/June/July/August while players are enjoying the summer euchre shutdown  George Schnaider, Larry Wesley, Bill Dressing, Bill Graham,Garret  Curran, Tony Goodine,Matt Dressing will be another year older while Sonja/Bill Graham, Joanne/Dave Stoliker,Gloria/Mike Logan plus Patti/Tony Goodine have summer time wedding anniversary. If anyone was missed kindly contact any executive member to have corrected. During the regular season (Sept/April) acknowledge is rewarded on the last Thursday of each month

Oshawa: April 05

As it eventually turned out Mr.’K’ returned his borrowed funds from his windfall.

Kurikshuk over-came a ten point deficit entering the final game trailing Marg Miller 82 points compare to his 72. Toiling with partner Don Richardson this odd couple finished with a flurry amazing 18 points. Mr ‘K’ finished with a cool 90 points only 2 points ahead of runner-up Miller.

Other players finishers in the TOP TEN’, in 3^rd place holder Connie Tomlinson 82points; in 4^th spot was  David Pye recording a 79; while a two deadlocked prevailed for 5^th place Shirley ‘Mighty Mite’ Robinson/George Schnaider having 78 ea, it was a three way traffic jam for 7^th placing between Don Richardson/ Phil Nicholls/ Taylor Brooks each with 75 points apiece while Trevor Van Peppen rounded  out the top ten finisher posting a nifty 73

Normally Mr ‘K’ would have been  a double dip victor having posted 8 lone hands. Oshawa Charity Euchre rules compiled six years ago states no player can win cash awards twice on the same evening. As a result Dave‘Apple” Pye was awarded the Connie Coins  in the sum of a $18.50 payday. Pye had accumulated 6 LH’s.

Shaw’s Shorts

‘Popular Patti’ Wins 1^st Ever 50/50

You couldn’t remove that $56.00  ear to ear smile from Patti Goodine face. She won her first ever 50/50. Draw master Taylor Brooks selected ticket number 452 and it matched perfectly for the excitable Goodine. This very popular players  draw  has awarded  $1,129.50 this 2011-2012 campaign,.

‘Executive Awards’

Another popular event is  the executive awards presented weekly to players who haven’t secured many prizes or cash rewards. Week 29 acclaimed winners were ‘LeGros’ Michael Logan who received a demin shirt with a retail value of $25.00, Tony Goodine notched a Durham College green Polo shirt with a retail value of $20.00, giant chocolate Easter Bunnies went to Joyce Finley just back from a month’s vacation on Canada’s east coast and to new comer Trevor Van Peppen, The retail value of each bunny was $5.00.

‘Individual Awards’

Next Thursday (April 12^th) completes the 30  game 2011-2012 schedule. It would seem Kenny Graves has a lock on the YTD Men’s accumulate most points crown with 1,942. He should top the 2,000 total at season’s end. Nearest rival is Taylor Brooks who sits 60 points behind has 1.882. The ladies division remains a question mark Shirley ‘Mighty Mite’ Robinson vs. second place holder Frances Hirst in a 19 point spread difference. You can take your pick here. Meanwhile there is no give in the Men’s percentage race as only a .34% difference exist between Taylor Brooks and Kenny Graves 69:70% vs. 69:36%. Meanwhile Shirley ‘Mighty Mite’ Robinson has the inside track slot to becoming the Ladies winner. Victory for the YTD most lone hands remains a complete mystery between Ron`Batman Hele  and Taylor Brooks. Only 4 separate this twosome. Batman has 84 and the ‘Brooker 80.Who gets hot will be the eventual winner It’s a ditto climax within the ladies section Frances Hirst leads Shirley ‘Mighty Mite’ Robinson by 2. Hirst boasts with 52 while the ‘Mite’ checks in with 50.Providing she remains healthy  Frances Hirst should accomplish a perfect 30 for 30  attendance record. Special Executive Awards for both female and male will also be presented in the following categories on Thurs. April 19^th Male Rookie of the Year, Female Rookie of the Year, Male-Most Improve Player, Female Most Improve Player, Male-Most Underrated Player, Female-Most Underrated Player, Male-Top Player, Female Top Player and Perfect Attendance (Current Leader Francis Hirst)

Other Briefs

It seems he’s recovering. After missing a  week Don Richardson was back to his normal grouchy temperament . With capable help from Kenny Graves they set up the tables for week 29 play. ‘Diaper Don’ had himself a big night at cards scoring 75 points Richardson  continues to visit his doctor for back treatments three times weekly…..The Harrison’s Dorothy and Rick have arrived safe and sound with their dog for the families month long vacation in Myrtle Beach SC. Enjoy yourselves- both of you (and your dog) deserve the time away…….. Did you know??? Tony Goodine played professional baseball within the Boston Red Sox organization back in the 50’s. Speaking of baseball  OUR BLUE JAYS  beat  Cleveland in extra innings to open the American League season in Ohio. Next week the Toronto home opener at the Rogers Centre. To celebrate baseball our co-chefs Lori Chambo and Phil Nicholls  have a intermission luncheon planned  (Week 30)  to salute baseball. The menu includes ‘Ballpark Franks and  old fashion favorite  Apple Pie topped with Ice Cream for dessert……..Final plans are just about formulated for the gala closing awards banquet and horse racing evening. We are expecting over 70 to attend Those joining us are reminded to break plenty of loose change (especially 25 cent coins) for the wagering, …..A OCE welcome to TDCC boss man Danny Li. His Thursday `Beer`hockey has been completed. Now he wants to  play euchre and he`s pretty good. Our partnership with TDCC has been excellent. Five members of his executive board will be attending our ballyhoo finale April 19^th including Sue Tranter, Thalia Elliott, Theresa Doyle and Jay Frove.

Oshawa: Mar 29

Remains a tossup between Kenny Graves who’s lead the race for the bulk season and Taylor Brooks. Graves the current pace setter holds as 63 point advantage and has performed with little difference in his final score from week to week. Saying this he had his first off week during week 28 scoring just 61 points, this score was prompted from 27 blanks out if 80 attempts including an embracing 8 consecutives no points during game three toiling with his partner Bill Dressing. What hurt Brooks chance he missed the first two weeks of the schedule. The victor will receive a OCE trophy.

Top Female Total points

Like the men’s division it’s another shoot out between Shirley ‘Mighty’ Mite’ Robinson and Frances( almost perfect)Hirst The ‘Mite’ holds a upper hand with a narrow 11 point advantage. This a toss of who will become the champion,. The victor will receive a OCE trophy.

Male Percentage

Like the total points division it a two battle between arch rivals Taylor Brooks wand Kenny Graves. The roles are reverse as Taylor is in charge holding a narrow 00:24% lead 69:50% compared to 69:26%. Wow that close.The eventual winner probably won’t be decided until last card is played on April 12th. The victor will receive a OCE trophy.

Female Percentage

Shirley ‘Mighty’ Mite’ Robinson has a lock on this award. Nearest rival is her memes Frances Hirst who trails the ‘Mite’ by 5.15 % points which seems impossible to catch up. The victor will receive a OCE trophy.

Male Accum Lone Hands

For the bulk of season Ron`Batman Hele has been the leader. The former two time champion is headed in the same direction this campaign. He is first place with 81 after 28 weeks and is ahead of the second place holder Taylor Brooks by 5 LH’s (81 to 76) This two way race depends entirely on who gets HOT. Both a capable of breaking this wide open..The victor will receive a OCE trophy.

Female accum Lone Hands

Those two gals are running ‘neck and neck again. Frances Hirst and Shirley ‘Mighty’ Mite’ Robinson the front runners. This time Hirst is the first place holder to 50 compared to the ‘Mites’ 48. Another flip of the coin in declaring the eventual victor. You be the judge. The victor will receive a OCE trophy

Executive awards Female & Male

Your executive have voted and will be awarding special trophies in the following cateroies at the awards banquet on Thurs. April 19th

a) Male Rookie of the Year
b) Female Rookie of the Year
c) Male-Most Improved Player
d) Female Most Improved Player
e) Male-Most Underrated Player
f) Female-Most Underrated Player
g) Male-Top Player
h) Female Top Player
i) Perfect Attendance
(Current Leader Francis Hirst)

Shaw’s Shorts

‘Bushwacker’ Tops Scorer 83 pts

Eric ‘Bushwaker’ Goodwin captured his second $20.00 first place prize money this money winning the most points during week 28 registering 83 impressive points, His previous victory occurred on March 15th . On season the smiling Goodwin has pocketed $64.10 in his abbreviated campaign. Other ’Top Ten’ finishers were Sonja Graham second collecting 82 points,03rd was Joyce Dickens with 81, Cecil `Mister Brown` Wilson and Lori Chambo deadlocked for 4th posting 80 each, Matt Dressing was 6th having 76; followed by the impressive new comer Trevor Van Peppen had himself a 07th finish with an impressive 75;Jan ‘Hun’ Lynch was a 08th with a 71, followed by Frances Hirst and George Schnaider 71 and rounding out the best of-best each with 70

Super meal by Lori & Phil

It’s has been reported from reliable sources many OCE players will be forced to join weight watchers with all those extra pounds absorbed during our intermission lunches. Again Lori Chambo and Phil Nicholls out did themselves with assorted sandwiches a delicious tray of Sheppard’s pie, assorted veggies a huge carrot unbelievable tasty birthday cake for March’s celebrity Cathy Kehoe. Adding more calories to the mix Fay ‘Kitchen Mum” Graves brought a mammoth fresh fruit tray and a home baked coffee cake. Graves ,was upset with 2 players missing out during week 27 (Mar 22nd) as that menu had been completely eaten. This seem very funny as we have five fewer players in attendance with the same amount of food prepared. It was reported that some players appeared 3 times while others got nil. We remind everyone this isn’t your supper it’s intended to be snack only.

‘Daper Don’Recovering

Yeoman worker and superb volunteer Don Richardson was a MIA. Each Thursday he sets up the tables for the hall’s euchre, makes sure enough soda, bottle water, ensures the building has the proper heat, removes the garbage and removes the recycle materials and ensures that any food left over is delivered to the local hostels. That’s a lot of unheralded ballyhoo for Mister ‘R’ and his lame back. Under orders issue from his family doctors rest for his ailing back. Meanwhile pinch hitters Ken ‘Quiet Man’ Graves and Bill Dressing assumed his duties acting as pinch hitters on March 29th. The OCE executive supplied a $25.00 coffee gift certificate to Richardson as a “GET WELL QUICK” effort on behalf of the members.

Harrison’s off to Myrtle Beach

The Harrison’s Dorothy and Rick departed for a month’s vacation in Myrtle Beach SC Friday (Mar 30) at 3 am They originally had plans to depart earlier however Rick insisted insuring he had his weekly euchre fix. Enjoy yourselves- both of you deserve the time away.

 Oshawa:

Graves after twenty six unsuccessful tries finally won the luxury 50/50 draw  cashing in scoring  a payday of$42.00. When accepting his windfall the “Quiet Man’ responded stating ‘that should buy me a few burgers’.  Graves favourite eat-out location is any Hamburg venue.

Meanwhile Logan finally nailed down first place honours registering  83 points including four lone hands finishing on top with 83 points. His dry spell goes back to opening night (Sept when he ran away posting a mammoth 104 points. It’s been 25 weeks between triumphs for the likeable Logan.

Finally  Hele had himself a good night’ sleep after  an invigorating 6 lone hands that increased his first place margin lead to six over nearest rival Taylor ‘Kid’ Brooks. A two time LH’s title holder the ‘Batman’ has spent many a sleepless evening worrying about what could have been.

He now has 80 LH’s  year-to-date (YTD)  for an average of over 3 per game. Numerous  team mate would die for that type of percentage. Last time he broke into the LH’s winners circle was back on November 24.

Other impressive showing in the total accumulative points category saw Cecil `Mister Brown` Wilson rebound placing second overall with a comeback 76 points. He was followed by Matt Dressing  with 73 points for 3^rd place. Other top ten showings went to Ron ‘Batman’ Hele (4^th with 71 points), it was a three draw placing between David Stoliker/ Margaret Miller/ Kenny Graves each sharing 6^th collecting 70 points each, Taylor Brooks had himself a 68 good for 9^th while Gloria Logan/ Jimmy Shaw deadlocked for 10^th spot each 66 points.

Oshawa:

Two players Marg Miller and Eric ‘Bushwacker’ Goodwin established a 2011-2012 season record  as both smashed over the century mark in total points. Miller recorded a season high 109 points while the ‘Bushwacker’ was just six points behind at 103. The only other 100 plus effort went to ‘LeGros’ Michael Logan on opening night (Sept 8^th) with 104 points. He was a MIA on week 26.

The largest attendance of the year nine tables worked the 10 games. Since the season opener the OCE has developed into the place to play euchre in Oshawa. Seems the euchre fraternity  strongly believe in the OCE’s mandate of “Euchre With A Community Purpose’ .It has really caught on big time hitting the headlines in popularity. As Marg Miller describes the OCE format saying ‘it gives you a feeling of to-getherness’. She continued remarking ever body is so friendly here with no pressure on winning, it great to witness smiling faces and players overall being happy regardless your individual final score. From day one executive member Don Richardson had predicated the OCE would finish with 10 tables of players before the season had ended.

Another first, the largest 50/50 payout occurred with another recent new  OCE member Peter Law pocketed $60.00 on winning ticket number 248 picked by draw master Taylor Brooks .

All players in attendance received a St.Patrick beer stein for attending. The stein was topped up with the ‘pause that refreshes’ covered in that famous Irish colour of Sherwood green.

Special prizes were presented from the OCE executive for the best dressed in both the female/male category. In the final decision making process dispite being very difficult saw  George Schainder (Male) and Marg Miller (Ladies) accept a $10.00 meal voucher for Johnny’s Favorite Eatery located in the Marland Plaza from owner Naz Somani. Overall all the costumes were outstanding in every detail and you’all are winners.

To top off the very successful night , Lori Chambo and her partner Phil Nicholls prepared a delicious intermission meal. Egg Salad and Salmon sandwiches, home-made ‘hot’ chilli with garlic bread and six different deserts including a chocolate cake plus your the usual assortment of unlimited beverage consisting of Folgers Coffee, Red Rose assorted teas, soda diet and regular and bottled water.

Shaw’s Shorts ……

The  year-end lone battle for the  hand title is very much up for grabs between Ron ‘Batman’ Hele the ‘Kid’ Taylor Brooks. Both took a back seat during week 26 however to Marg Miller who posted a mammoth 11 LH’s. Brooks scored four giving him season total of 63 while the former two time champion Hele produced a trio for a YTD total of 67 now just four ahead. With four week remaining you can flip a coin of who the winner will be.

TOP TEN FINISHERS  WEEK 26

With Marg Miller (finishing lst with a 25 point improvement) and Eric ‘Bushwacker’ Goodwin (second overall posting 34 point improvement). Both boasted 100 plus scores of 109 and 103 respectively) it seemed a lot of new faces hit the ‘top ten in total points’ ie- Matt Dressing improved by 26 points over week 25 with 85 points (finishing 5^th) Billy ‘The Kid’  Graham placed 6^th with 83 points, Dorothy Harrison improved her score by 22 finishing up in 6^th place with at 82, Joyce Dickens continues to impress with a 81 points (finishing 7^th) Lori Chambo was 8^th overall with 80 points, Jimmy Shaw returned from a snappy almost recovery from a one broken rib and a pair crack ribs placed 9^th with 78 points while John Burr completed the ‘Top Ten Selects’ with impressive 74. Shirley ‘Mighty Mite’ Robinson  was the only top ten returnee with a 3^rd place 86: Having an off week was Rick Harrison down 32, Cecil `Mister Brown` Wilson  slipped by 29; Frances Hirst feel  22; Don Richardson was  19 and Kylie Hewson dropped 18.

Oshawa, Mar 15:

Next up on the 2011-2012 calendar of events as the 30 game schedule is quickly coming to end occurs this Thurs. Mar 15^th (Week 26) as the OCE are the sponsors for the members St. Patrick’s Party.  We encourage our players to wear GREEN.

Two special dinner passes (1 male & 1 female) will be awarded for the best dressed as chosen by your executive. It’s another way the OCE rewards your attendance.

Upon entering the TDCC hall each player will receive a free keep-sake beer mug. You may fill your container with a special green beverage also Free. Your only cost is the normal $10.00 pp entrance which includes 10 games of cards with a chance of winning a $20.00 for finishing with the most points, Connie’s Coin Jackpot worth an estimated at $15.00 for the player recording the most lone hands. A delicious and hardy lunch is available after 5 games (15 minute break) at 8:15 pm (estimate time). This combo package cost is the normal $10.00. The option choice of purchasing a ducat for the weekly 50/50 draw is your choice. Tickets are available at $2.00 per ticket or 3 for $5.00. Over the last month the pay-outs have ranged between $45.00 to $50.00 weekly.

 See you Thursday, March 15 – Bring a Friend  – Think and dress GREEN. 

Oshawa: Mar 08:

Brooks continues with impressive numbers winning back to back individual  points honours registering 90. That’s 3 more than his first place showing of 87 the week previous. On the year he’s registered five first place finishes, the others happened on  October 13^th and twice in January on the 5^th and 26^th. Thanks to his brilliant lone hands showing of seven. He was shutout however in the Connie’s Coins Jack-Pot . This acknowledgement produced a double winner of Frances Hirst and new face Marg Miller making  her annual one time appearance. This dual shared $12.50 ($6.25 each) as O.C.E. rules state  no one player can win ‘Cash-Money’ twice.  Instead he pocketed $20.00 from the  O.C.E. Cash Box. On the season Brooks holds first place overall in winnings this 2011-2012 campaign capturing  $243.00 that relates to  a weekly average take home pay cheque of $9.70. Besides those laurels Brooks has taken dead aim at the individual total lone hands crown. His seven was five more than Ronald ‘Batman’ Hele who secured only two. Now with just five games remaining in the 30 game schedule Brooks has narrow the difference to five. Hele holds top dog status with a YTD total of 64 compared to the “Kid”  with 59. Kenny Graves is a distance third with 46.

Other ‘Top-Five’ finishers behind Brooks were Shirley ‘Mighty Mite’ Robinson (2^nd 87points), Cecil `Mister Brown` Wilson (3^rd 86 points), Marg Miller (04^th 84 points) and veteran Don Richardson (5^th 81 points).

Shaw’s Shorts ……

‘Purple Woods’ Orientati…

Busy executive members  Don Richardson, Fay/Kenny Graves will represent the O.C.E. on Saturday morning at a special orientation meeting at Purple Woods Pancake month with real Maple Syrup (from the trees). A complete report including a volunteer work force information will be available at our next Euchre on March 15^th The OCE will be doing their cooking the weekend of Sat. March 31^st and Sun. April lst. Part of the profits will be directed towards the Oshawa Camero Baton club who are competing at the world championship in Europe.

MIA’S REPL

Lots of new faces appeared at week 25. A special welcome is accorded to Marg Miller, Joyce Dickens, Frank Gerrits and Vivian Parker. We  seek your attendance at future games. Judging from your facial  expression you all seemed to enjoy yourself and that`s the important thing. MIA`s included  Patti/Tony Goodine (Mexico Vacation), Jan ‘Hun’ Lynch (surgery); Cathy Kehoe (Cottage) Larry Wesley (unknown), Lori Chambo (working), John Burr (unknown), Jacques Jacquier (unknown), Phil Nicholls (unknown), Jim Shaw (damaged ribs)

AWARDS BANQUET

It isn`t that far away. In six weeks in fact the Oshawa Charity Euchre Awards banquet is set for April 19<sup>th</sup> at the T.D.C.C. The menu includes a pre-Fiesta Week style meal featuring Club Lviv`s famous unlimited Ukrainian foods. Currently players are being canvassed re-their attendance.  The evening is a FREE providing a player has appeared in five games this season. Other- wise a $10.00 charged per person will assessed. Guests will be permitted at the same rate. As a bonus a special oversized birthday/anniversary cake is being provided to cover off the April, May,June. July, August shutdown summer vacation period. Another added bonus for the April 19^th gala will be a series of horse races with wagering based on a minimum of two bits to a high of a loonie. At present the horses are wintering in Wellington, Ontario.

ST. PATRICKS PARTY

Dress in green and win a special prize. At our next OCE nite (Thurs. March 15) will  be hosting and celebrating our St.Patrick`Party. Special green beverages are available FREE OF CHARGE. For the best costume wearer a prize for the best dressed Female and Male will be presented. It`s just another reason why Thursday the  OCE night of cards is the place to be. On March 15^th everyone is IRISH.

Oshawa:

Looking at the final results from week 24 action – for the fourth time this 2011-2012 campaign he’s captured the coveted first place showing registering a front running 87 points including four lone hands. His previous triumph’s occurred October 13^th and twice in January on the 5^th and 26^th. Besides the $20.00 O.C.E. cash awarded he was presented with a Oshawa General OHL game day tickets against arch rival Peterborough ‘Petes’ to be played later this month at the swanky GM Centre in downtown Oshawa. He would have an addition bonus from the Connie’s Coins jack-pot for the night’s most lone hands. He tied with veteran Donald Richardson each with four. OCE long established rules state no one player can win ‘Cash-Money’ twice on the same. Richardson pocketed $15.00 which seemed justified as he placed runner-up 7 points back of Brooks in the individual total points with 80.

Others entering the ‘Top-Ten’ standing were Gloria Logan (3^rd -78 pts); Shirley ‘Mighty Mite’ Robinson (4^th 76 pts); Bill Graham (5^th -75 pts); Kenny Graves (6^th-74pts); John Burr (7^th 72 pts); Tony Goodine (8^th 71 pts); Phil Nicholls (9^th 69 pts) and Connie Tomlinson (10^th 67 pts).

Shaw’s Shorts ……

Official ‘purple woods’ Application filed

It’s another charity being help by the OCE. An official application was submitted this weekend to host the March 31^st April 1^st weekend cooking the CLOCIA annual ‘Purple Woods’ Pancakes in Raglan. Profits from this fundraiser will be directed towards the Oshawa Camero Baton Club  who journey Europe for the world championship, More details will follow shortly. Earlier the OCE has  been  a prime time sponsor for Sick Children’s’  Hospital, supplied supper for 225 members of the St. Vincent’s Kitchen, host a 200 plus children’s Christmas party with toys and a festive breakfast, books for the Stephen G. Saywell  school library, the ‘Adopt-A-Lord’ program for the Durham College Athletics. Later this month the OCE become prime time sponsors for ‘Friends of the Third Marsh’

Tony-Patti Depart for mexico

Two of nicest OCE players are Tony and Patti Goodine. Just recently he received ‘CLEARANCE’ from his life threading cancer ailment. He announced he and wife Patti of 30 plus years are departing for Mexico on Sunday. It’s a trip we’ve always wanted to take and it’s my reward for beating that nasty ‘C” word. Enjoy yourselves guys.

Dave stoliker’S OPEN INVITATION

Who says nice guys finish last?. Hell No. Dave Stoliker has rebounded big time  after having  himself a bad last  couple  few years suffering from no work to become the ‘Top Guy’ . To-day (Sat.Mar 3) Oshawa mayor John Henry officially cuts the ribbon as he officially opens the  FCI Oshawa franchise for doors/windows . Everyone especially his friends in the euchre world are invited to witness these ceremonies starting at 10:00 am. Stoliker’s venue is located at 11Taunton Rd West @ Simcoe St North across from the Golden Arch supper club better known as McDonalds. Refreshment will be served. FCI is a Peterborough base firm established twenty-five years ago in 1987.  Stoliker is a sincere, honest person who’ll do well.

Welcome to the OCE – Kylie Hewson

Perhaps Kurtis Gerrits should bring his lady friend out the OCE every Thursday. Certainly the male/senior population would agree with that statement. Right guys. She attractive and smart creating a buzz. On her first appearance she scored a respectable 56 points including a pair of LH aces. Remember those OCE rules when you win the 50/50 draw ($49.50) those winnings are given to your guest of honour LOL. Hope to see you again next Thurs. Mar.08^th

Oshawa: Mar 01: Being young has a lots of advantages. Sure you have growing pains attempting to establish yourself in to-day’s competitive marketplace but overall things always seem to find away of evening out.  Take a look at our own Oshawa Charity Euchre poster boy Taylor ‘Little-Brooker’ Brooks. A couple weeks back he departed his teenage years breaking into those 20’s for the first time. That’s a growing experience in itself. A engineering graduate from Durham College he’s hitting the pavement seeking full time work while each Thursday he relaxes at the Thornton-Dundee Community Centre at enjoying being touted as the main-man among the 30 plus players who assembly on a weekly bases for a evening of social enjoyment playing progressive euchre. Like anything ‘Brooker’ attempts in life he’s a winner.

Looking at the final results from week 24 action – for the fourth time this 2011-2012 campaign he’s captured the coveted first place showing registering a front running 87 points including four lone hands. His previous triumph’s occurred October 13^th and twice in January on the 5^th and 26^th. Besides the $20.00 O.C.E. cash awarded he was presented with a Oshawa General OHL game day tickets against arch rival Peterborough ‘Petes’ to be played later this month at the swanky GM Centre in downtown Oshawa. He would have an addition bonus from the Connie’s Coins jack-pot for the night’s most lone hands. He tied with veteran Donald Richardson each with four. OCE long established rules state no one player can win ‘Cash-Money’ twice on the same. Richardson pocketed $15.00 which seemed justified as he placed runner-up 7 points back of Brooks in the individual total points with 80.

Others entering the ‘Top-Ten’ standing were Gloria Logan (3^rd -78 pts); Shirley ‘Mighty Mite’ Robinson (4^th 76 pts); Bill Graham (5^th -75 pts); Kenny Graves (6^th-74pts); John Burr (7^th 72 pts); Tony Goodine (8^th 71 pts); Phil Nicholls (9^th 69 pts) and Connie Tomlinson (10^th 67 pts).

Shaw’s Shorts ……

Official ‘purple woods’ Application filed

It’s another charity being help by the OCE. An official application was submitted this weekend to host the March 31^st April 1^st weekend cooking the CLOCIA annual ‘Purple Woods’ Pancakes in Raglan. Profits from this fundraiser will be directed towards the Oshawa Camero Baton Club  who journey Europe for the world championship, More details will follow shortly. Earlier the OCE has  been  a prime time sponsor for Sick Children’s’  Hospital, supplied supper for 225 members of the St. Vincent’s Kitchen, host a 200 plus children’s Christmas party with toys and a festive breakfast, books for the Stephen G. Saywell  school library, the ‘Adopt-A-Lord’ program for the Durham College Athletics. Later this month the OCE become prime time sponsors for ‘Friends of the Third Marsh’

Tony-Patti Depart for Mexico

Two of nicest OCE players are Tony and Patti Goodine. Just recently he received ‘CLEARANCE’ from his life threading cancer ailment. He announced he and wife Patti of 30 plus years are departing for Mexico on Sunday. It’s a trip we’ve always wanted to take and it’s my reward for beating that nasty ‘C” word. Enjoy yourselves guys.

Dave Stoliker’S OPEN INVITATION

Who says nice guys finish last?. Hell No. Dave Stoliker has rebounded big time  after having  himself a bad last  couple  few years suffering from no work to become the ‘Top Guy’ . To-day (Sat.Mar 3) Oshawa mayor John Henry officially cuts the ribbon as he officially opens the  FCI Oshawa franchise for doors/windows . Everyone especially his friends in the euchre world are invited to witness these ceremonies starting at 10:00 am. Stoliker’s venue is located at 11Taunton Rd West @ Simcoe St North across from the Golden Arch supper club better known as McDonalds. Refreshment will be served. FCI is a Peterborough base firm established twenty-five years ago in 1987.  Stoliker is a sincere, honest person who’ll do well.

Welcome to the OCE – Kylie Hewson

Perhaps Kurtis Gerrits should bring his lady friend out the OCE every Thursday. Certainly the male/senior population would agree with that statement. Right guys. She attractive and smart creating a buzz. On her first appearance she scored a respectable 56 points including a pair of LH aces. Remember those OCE rules when you win the 50/50 draw ($49.50) those winnings are given to your guest of honour LOL. Hope to see you again next Thurs. Mar.08^th