Again he applied a jugger-naunt approach at the weekly O.C.E. friendly nite of cards held each Thursday at the Thornton-Dundee Community Centre. This 2011-2012 campaign he’s appearance once before and won. That was two weeks ago (Feb 2). At his first showing he claimed first prize money posting 88 points. During week 22 action, Pye conquered another twenty dollar bill – this time with a nifty 84 points for yet another win. The likeable Pye loves to dominate. He squeezed out a two point victory over LeGros ‘Mike’ Logan the second place holder. Others claiming top ten status were Kenny Graves (3rd) it was a deadlock for 4th between Shirley ‘Mighty Mite’ Robinson and Frances Hirst, Eric Goodwin (6th) Fay Graves and newcomer Peter Law shared (7th) while Rick Harrison and Don Richardson continued the chaotic log  jammed tied for (9th) Pye enjoyed success having Mike Logan, Peter Law and Kenny Graves as his partners. Toiling with Logan was a perfect fix scoring 17 big points including a trio of lone hands collectively during game four, with Law this combo produced 15 points during game six while the other double digit scoring was accomplished in game eight having 10 points with Kenny Graves as his side-kick.

Ronald ‘The Batman’ Hele departed for home a happy camper. He developed some much needed breathing room in the battle for the Year-To-Date  (YTD) in the most lone hands catorgy. Hele despite being down from his normal weekly total, still managed three. He’s opened a nine difference against nearest rival Taylor Brooks 63 to 54.  Brooks was shutout. With 8 games to complete the season, this prestigious title should be his. Players must appear in 70% (21 games) of the 30 game schedule.

Shaw’S Shorts… OCE players enjoyed another delicious lunch (actually a supper style meal) as the Goodines’ (Patti/Tony) and their life long friends the Harrisons’ (Dorothy/Rick) worked their kitchen magic whipping up a army full plates of assorted pancakes, un-burnt sausage loaded down with tons of syrup for their peers. The OCE had a early Shrove Tuesday (actually date Feb 21). As usual hot coffee/tea was available on the ‘GH’ menu. An early 6:45 pm start prevailed when the dinner bell was rung. At the completion of five games, our Kitchen Mom Fay Graves produced a unlimited variety of fresh fruits for her co-players to enjoy while continuing to play…...Weekly awarded cash &/prizes went to Ron Hele (50/50) worth $40.00 from ticket 959), Most points on the night was won by David Pye $20.00), there was a four way tie for the most lone hands between Eric Goodwin/Kenny Graves/Ron ‘Batman’Hele/Mike Logan at 3 each – their payout was $4.60 per person from the Connie Coins Pot, the executive awards witnessed winnings of two pairs of Oshawa Generals family day tickets….Bill Dressing and Gerri Curran being awarded the ducats (retail value was $75.00) meanwhile Gloria Logan won a beautiful boxed candle (retail value $10.00)… To-date $3,352.86 has been awarded. Week 22 (Feb 16) amounted to $152.40. Thanks to everyone allowing us to update our birthday/anniversary files. This month (On Feb 23) Don Richardson and Taylor Brooks will be blowing out the candles from a birthday cake supplied by our good friends at Dairy Queen. Special thanks to Patti Goodine for arranging for this donation… We’re back to normal hours next week doors open at 6:15 pm, euchre starts 7:00 pm sharp, luncheon 8:15 pm. Lets continue to speed up the games allowing everyone to arrive home prior to 10:00 pm. Some people have work early the next date.. PS. A loveable Hi to Peter Law (A friend of the Graves clan) your a welcome addition to euchre. You where impressive scoring 70 points and a top ten finish. Hope you continue to appear

Euchre start time for 10 games of consecutive progressive games thus allowing us to maintain the normal schedule.  It’s been our policy to allow 15 minutes (Maximum) for each game.

 Heading to the O.C.E  Kitchen for arrival at 6:00 pm  our guest chefs. That dynamic dual are fellow players Tony Goodine and Rick Harrison.Both are experienced, having cooked before for the O.C.E. last December at the Christmas sponsored Breakfast with Santa Claus.

 Both gents will be using their own griddles, flippers etc  therefore no excuses this time around should  the  food being burnt.

 Aiding the G&H team is their better halves (the real bosses) Patti and Dorothy. The gals will guarantee the food will be “HOT & DELICIOUS”  Hot coffee, tea  will be available.  Beside pancakes, link-sausage is on the menu ..  plus  syrup and butter.  A light desert (fresh fruit) will be served  after game 5 with no stoppage in play,

 It should be a ‘hoot’. 

At our week 20 (Feb 2) euchre each player attending receive a free raffle ticket (value of $2.00) supporting  the Durham College  Varsity Golf team’s winter training camp in Phoenix, Arizona raffle. Our group had no winners. The  winners  included :1^st prize: Gwen Stairs: 2^nd prize: David Lang and 3^rd prize: Brett Hoffman

Oshawa: Feb 10:  Welcome back Jacques Jacquier  it’s been a long time between appearances at the Oshawa Charity Euchre weekly games conducted at the Thornton-Dundee Community Centre.

His last time at the O.C.E. was way back on November 10^th. He’s missed ten straight nights but he certainly made up for it Thursday during week 21 play.

The former Quebec resident was unbelievable collecting a $20.00 bill for his first place finish of  93 points, He added to his bank deposit an additional $51.00 taking the 50/50 draw using ticket number 925 drawn by fellow player Taylor Brooks. The $71.00 windfall pushed him into second place in total overall winnings  YTD of $158.25. In eleven games he’s performed the retired General Motors employee is averaging  $14.39 for every time he plays.  That’s better odds than any those government Lotteries.

On the season he can brag about his ‘stats’ and rightly so. He performed in 11 games, holds a nifty 70.82 game percentage average and has registered 779 points this season.

‘J-J’ had a pair of 15 point games playing with Lori Chambo (Game 6) and Connie Tomlinson (Game 10) as his partners in highlighting his first place showing.   Two other double digit wins  occurred with  Sonja Graham 14 points in game 5) and  with fellow GM retiree Ron ‘Batman’ Hele (11 points during  game 7). Those showcase efforts was equal to 55 out of his 93 points.

Despite his superb solo effort double ‘J’ finished just 3 points ahead of  Tomlinson. Other top ten efforts came from Kenny Graves (3^rd) Mike Logan (4^th) Eric Goodwin (5^th) the father/son combo of Matt/Bill Dressing  (tied in 6^th) reliable Frances Hirst (8^th), Florida returnee Dorothy Harrison (9^th) and David Stoliker  (10^th).

The quiet man Kenny Graves continues to make OCE headlines. Seems nobody really notices just how talented a player he really is. Graves a club director doesn’t say much going about his business. For the second consecutive week he holds a grip on first place for the most total points collected YTD at 1,379 and now has claimed first place in the prestigious percentage average with a nifty 68:95%. Graves doesn’t seek out all this ballyhoo publicity. He simply goes about his OWN business.

TID-BITS… OCE players celebrated St. Valentines four days early (it’s better than being two days late).  Each female player received a beautiful single stemmed rose locked inside a wine glass from the executive.  Receiptants were Connie Tomlinson, Frances Hirst, Dorothy Harrison, Lori Chambo, Gloria Logan, Patti Goodine, Cathy Kehoe, Sonja Graham, Shirley Robinson and Jan ‘Hun’ Lynch.  Praise for arranging this goes out directly to Matt Dressing. He arranged this from his employers Sheridan Nurseries….. Mmm seems   ‘Mighty-Mite’ Shirley Robinson  is the unluckiest player when it comes to the 50/50 draw covering the last three weeks. She’s allowed Lucille Pierson ($45.00 winner on  Feb 23^rd) Don Richardson  ($55.00 winner Feb 02^nd) and Jacques Jacquier ($51.00 winner on Feb 09^th) to purchase their lucky ticket just before her covering the last three weeks. The final  results the opposition have won $151.00 – THE  ‘Mighty-Mite’ final score – ZERO, SHUTOUT-NOTHING. Robinson is looking for justice and not from Judge Judy…..  Week 21 was extremely popular with the patrons especially Cathy Kehoe, Gloria Logan, Dorothy Harrison and their ring leader Patti Goodine. Playing as a quartet, they were laughing so hard just enjoying themselves during game ten, other players took a ‘Time-Out’ just to watch them collectively having a ball… Speaking of females… take a hard look at  Frances Hirst. To-date she’s enjoying “PERFECT ATTENDANCE” having attended 21 consecutive weeks.  That’s remarkable. Her peers are pushing for a  30 out of 30 showing…. The beat continues during week 22 (Feb.16^th) we are celebrating Shove Tuesday Pancake Day (this time 4 days early – hey it’s better to early than late). All players are requested to come 10 minutes early. We’ll be seating down for a pancake & sausage supper (all you eat) at 6:50 pm. No five game break this time around. Expert Chefs have been contracted for this event.. Rick Harrison and Tony Goodine have promised not to burn any sausages this time. 

Oshawa; Mon Feb 6th:

His earnings to-date shows revenue collected of $167.00 since Sept 22. He’s captured prizes including executive award prizes of a auto emergency kit, a Christmas ham, a Durham College athletic lottery ticket, He’s shared in ability awards for the most hands twice. He’s taken home the most points crown three times (twice in January). He’s won the coveted 50/50 draw after Cathy Kehoe the original winner refused saying she had won the week prior.

Taking in consideration Brooks has played 18 weeks out of a possible 20. As a results his average in weekly winnings stands at $9.27.. His actual cost for playing is 73 cents a week. This 73 cents is a mere token for enjoyment. He plays 10 games and still supports the OCE our mandate “Euchre With A Community Purpose’ supporting local charities and community events.

The OCE weekly admission fee is $10.00. Not included is the 50/50 ticke which is the option for each individual.

The other bonus you receive a delicious, always fresh luncheon (ie-at the last euchre held Feb 02) included egg salad and salmon sandwiches, hot macaroni and cheese,plusa wide variety of home made deserts and a unlimited supply of beverages including freshly made coffee, tea, hot chocolate, water or soda.

Brooks isn’t the only one sharing huge pay-days. ‘Stats’ collected by our new ‘stats’ man Bill Dressing. Double ‘D’ divides your total earnings by the number of games played for the accurate average. result.

Others shareholders over the $100.00 plateau are Connie Tomlinson $131.25 (Average $12.93), Cathy Kehoe $131.00 (Average $8.14) Joyce Finley $131.00 (Average $9.21), Lucille Pierson $124.50 (Average $9.21) , Frances Hirst $116.25 (Average $5.91), Ronald ‘Batman’ Hele $114.00 (Average $6.59), Shirley ‘Mighty Mite’ Robinson $113.50 (Average $6.19), George Schneider $112.50 (Average 6.96), Tony Goodine $108.50 (Average 12.50), Gloria Logan $107.50 (Average $10.52), Fay Graves $104.50 (Average $6.73) Donald Richardson $105.50 (Average $2.69), Lori Chambo $103.00 (Average $10.30).

Below the $100.00 in winnings yet very respectable are: Cecil `Mister Brown` Wilson $90.00 (Average $9.00), Larry Wesley $88.00 (Average $6.14), John Burr $86.81 (Average $14.14), Jacques Jacquier $87.25 (Average $8.73), Bill Graham $85.00 (Average $8.50), Sonja Graham $82.50 (Average $6.73), Matt Dressing $70.00 (Average $5.23), Bill Dressing $69.50 (Average $8.50), Brian Wilson $69.50 (Average $13.50),Kenny Graves $64.50 (Average $3.47), Dorothy Harrison $54.50 (Average $9.08), Phil Nicholls $54.50 (Average $5.25), David Stoliker $47.50 (Average $3.53), Mike Logan $45.50 (Average $4.35), Jan ‘Hun’ Lynch $47.00 (Average $3.21), Patti Goodine $41.50 (Average $3.95), ‘Eli-Ken’ Cain $31.00 (Average $2.38),Kym Finn $30.00 (Average $30.00), Jackie Johnson $30.00(Average $30.00), Rick Harrison $27.50 (Average $3.93), Kurtis Gerrits $27.00 (Average $5.80), Eric Goodwin $12.50 (Average $4.16),Marg Girard $12.50 (Average $6.25)

Next time, any OCE player is challenged about our payouts you have the answer we can match or better any other local euchre operating within our great city .The records are a open book and are published promptly after each session

To-date ,over $25OO.00 has been donated YTD.

That’s amazing how a group of loyal volunteers can make things happen while enjoying a friendly game of cards.

Oshawa: Feb 02:

This was his 2011-2012 season. pilgrimage return He invoked the win registering 88 points. A quiet individual., letshis natural God given talent take over scoring six important lone hands with a lopsided win as 32 other players watched in ahh.

Last year, playing under the Monday Nite Charity Euchre (MNCE) banner at a different venue, he was in direct line to win the first place crown. He missed the final two weeks due to an important and much needed family vacation. He was forced to to accept second place status after leading season long,

His future O.C.E. attendance remains unasnwered,. As euchre founder Jim Shaw remarked afterwards ‘Dave is super player and a geat individual and team player to be around, Our ‘welcome mat’ is always open for him.

Pye’s ‘cavier performance’ saw ‘six aces’ (lone hands) and a trio of double digit wins employing LeGros Mike Logan, Kenny Graves and reliable Frances Hirst as his playmates.

Resting at the runner-up position was Kenny Graves 14 points behind with 79. Other top ten place finishers were David Stoliker (Third), Joyce Finley (fourth); John Burr (fifth), Jan Hun`Lynch(sixth),
Frances Hirst and Shirley ‘Mighty Mite’ Robinson (tied for seventh),Cathy Kehoe (ninth) while Ron ‘Batman’ Hele completed the charmed circle in tenth spot.

Three different players John Burr, Joyce Finley and Frances Hirst collectively divided the lone hands title each with four. Cash payment came from the prestigious ‘Connie Coin Collection’ Burr donated his double –two bits being designated to future charity/community projects. Normally Pye recorded more lone hands with six would have won the ‘CCC’ payday but O.C.E. rules state a player can only win one cash prize during the evening.

Speaking of helping the community your executive supplied two additional excellent choices for rewards.

Jennifer Campeau the librarian at Stephen G. Saywell Elementary school received a sizeable donation to purchase much needed updated books
She demonstrated samples of these educational books she’s planning to purchase ….Meanwhile Durham College golf whiz Kayleigh Kraemer varsity team will be training in Arizona later this month preparing for another crack aimed at securing another Canadian title. The OCE purchased lucky draw tickets attempting to offset the cost. for travel/accommodation.

Each player in attendance received a FREE ticket valued at $2.00 per ducat. Unfortuntly Tiffany Albath the OCE’s Adopt A Lord (Dec winner was forced to cancel out at the last minute due a urgent personal matter. Despite this she dispatched three other team members to euchre.

Shaw’s Shorts……..
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Week 21 (Feb 9th) has been designated as our Annual St. Valentine’s Party. It may be five days early but it’s better than being two days late . We’ve arranged for individual Sheridan Nurseries. single roses.. The presentation will be made prior to 7 pm euchre start. Don’t worry guys your turn is coming next month. We will be celebrating a special planned St. Patrick’s Party with real ‘Green Guys Style Soda’ On week 22 (Feb 16th) those dynamic ‘Happy Cookers’ Tony Goodine and fellow ‘chef and buddy’ Rick Harrison who returns for a two week Florida winter vacation will be cooking homemade pancakes with sausage to honor Shove Tuesday again five days in advance……Thanks everyone’s involement for finishing prior to our 10 pm curfew- The OCE’s executive appreciates your co-operation and understanding…. Co-OCE fellow players Brian Wilson and Dave Stoliker have issued a last call for another fundraiser euchre in aid of Oshawa Camero’s team on Sat. April 11th at Glen Stewart Park club house. Your $10.00 admission includes a sit-down spaghetti dinner and a fun night of cards. Event ducats will be available next Thursday (Feb 9) at OCE’s euchre. See either Brian or Dave……Many where wondering about Cathy Kehoe and her flat tire mishap after Feb 02 euchre. Everything finally got solved Dave Stoliker drove home Kehoe’s weekly passenger Jan ‘Hun’ Lynch and Jim Shaw arranged to have the sick tire repaired by CAA. Ms Kehoe was home by 11:30pm with her vehicle…. “HATS OFF’ to Lori Chambo and her partner Phil Nicholls for just another outstanding luncheon. Your food selection and presentation can be described in two words outstanding and delicious….. Keep a close eye on Frances Hirst. She remains the only player this 2011-2012 season having ‘Perfect Attendance’ Currently she’s standing at twenty consecutive weeks and counting….Any wishing to see first hand where some of our profits go, can witness another projects the St. Vincent dinner can do so. Contact Jim Shaw over the weekend. Dinner will be served at the St.Vincent’s kitchen.. it’sFREE for our players on Mon, Feb 13…A special welcome to new-players Jane Way and Garrett Curran, the return of Dave Pie, Curtis Gerri’s, Kaleigh Kraemer and her DC golf buddies. To Kenny Ferrill and his partner Jay Kimble both enjoy your week long Florida vacation at Dayton Beach commencing Saturday and ‘hats off’ to 50/50 winner Don Richardson for the first time, He’s $55,50 richer now,

Oshawa: Jan 26

He’s established himself as the man the one to beat.

Currently he’s tops ot near the top in every important category.

The third year student who attends Durham College looked awesome again winning his second total points crown this month He finished with a brilliant 98 points. On Jan 5th he opened the 2012 second half of season winning with 79 points.

He’s moved into a two way deadlock with Joyce Finley each having a a trio of $20.00 victories,
Finley failed to get un-tracked slumping 14 points slipping to 23rd place with 50 points.

Known to his close friends as ‘Little Brooker’ he boast impressive figures. He tops the individual percentage average leaderboard with a 68:53% per game, The eight lone hands allows him to chase down two time champion Ron ‘Batman’ Hele,

His eight ‘aces’ gives him 48 in 17 games. Currently Brooks trails Hele by 7

The ‘Batman’ was ugly all nite and seems to be allowing unwanted pressure on himself. He registered 55 points and a respectable 4 LH’s,

Sure his lead is shrinking reduced from 11 to 7
in just a week. Hele needs to think positive and stop worrying about everything and he’ll be OK.

For the year Brooks has 1,165 points (4th overall) only 48 points back of pace setter Kenny Graves with 1,213 points.

Other ‘top-ten r players were Mike Logan 93, Bill Dressing 85,John Burr and Don Richardson produced 81 each, Larry Wesley at 80, Gloria Logan
got back on track with a 79, steady George Schnaider and Connie Tomlinson finished with 77 apiece while Jimmy Shaw and his buddy Cecil ‘Mister Brown` Wilson shared the 10th place spot-lite each with 75.

Brooks reached his victory with 4 double digit wins including a unbelievable 24 points toiling along side Bill Dressing. Four lone hands appeared two from each player.

Next week marks the two-third mark in the 30 game schedule. With ten weeks remaining it’s going to prove interesting Who will become the best?
Its shaping up to becoming a thriller.

O.C.E. – Tid-Bits
It may have been a little later than expected but Metro-Land Publication (O.T.W.Oshawa This Week) finally published the article on the O.C.E. sponsorship of ‘Adopt-a-Lord’ for Durham College golfer Tiffany Albath. The article appeared in the Jan 26th issue on page 31. Speaking of O.C.E’s sponsorships the St.Vincent’s Kitchen fundraiser dance featuring the Par Four. Our players we be out in full force dancing the nite away at the Jubilee Pavilon this Saturday (Jan 28) Representing the O.C.E. will be Patti/Tony Goodine, Sonja/Bill Graham, Larry Wesley & his guest ,Lori Chambo and her partner Phil Nicholls, Marjorie/Jim Shaw, Fay Graves and Donald Richardson. It should be a swinging affair…. Yet another community OCE will happen next Thursday(Feb 02) at weekly euchre. The Stephen Saywell`s library will be flooded with books with the school librarian Jennifer Campeau accepting a generous O.C.E. cheque.

Story From Metroland/Oshawa This Week

Oshawa

‘Euchre With a Community Purpose’.

On Thursday, Feb 02nd at the weekly night of cards (number 20) being conducted at the Thornton-Dundee Community Centre (T.D.C.C) located at 210 Thornton Rd (Cross road at Adelaide St West) with aerial map instructions available on our website www.oshawacharityeuchre.com another community donation will be awarded. This time- the Stephen G. Saywell School Library Department will be acknowledged. Librarian Jennifer Campeau we accept on behalf the school.

The brief presentation will be held at 6:55 pm sharp. Followed by 10 games of progressive euchre starting 7:00 pm. The doors open at 6:15 pm.

O.C.E. spokesperson Donald Richardson stated ‘it’s just another excellent project that our organization is serving our community and in a various categories. Early this O.C.E. 2011-2012 season which opened in mid September 2011 they’ve supported the Sick Children’s Oncology department, Durham College athletics in their ‘Adopt A Lord’ program, a Hot Christmas Breakfast with Children’s Toys featuring a long stay visit from Mr. & Mrs Santa Claus, plus festive songs delivered by DRPS rock’n’roll band lead singer PC Scott Dargie held at the Consideration Homes Co-Operative for over 200 needy children/parents, the feeding of a healthy supper for 235 held at the St.Vincent Pallotti’s Kitchen located in downtown Oshawa and just last weekend the OCE supported the Par Four fundraiser successful dance with proceeds going to St.Vincent Pallotti’s Kitchen.

A photo-op and interviews may be conducted on Thurs.Feb 02 at 6:50 pm with Ms.Campeau of any O.C.E executive member – Don Richardson, Bill Dressing, Patti Goodine or Fay/Ken Graves.

Oshawa,Jan 28:

Those words prevailed Saturday as the Par Four a legendary commercial rock band recalled yesteryear performing
their hit songs recalling the 60′s, 70′s, 80′s music before a jammed packed sold out crowd. The revamped Jubilee Pavilion
a local landmark was the site for the St. Vincent Pallotti Kitchen fundraiser.

Representing the Oshawa Charity Euchre (O.C.E.) were Tony/Patti Goodine, Bill/Sonja Graham, Larry Wesley & guest, Fay Graves and Jim Shaw.

Event organizer ‘Stu’ Smith and original Par Four member who friendly admits he’s a senior citizens in his very early 70′s is
proud the band was re-kindled performing those musical moments which held firm for nearly a half a century. The group
had been inactive for over decade. It was Smith’s idea to get the band back to-gether and do something for our community.
It wasn’t a comeback attempt although the band received a trio of offers to perform this summer at ‘Auto Fest’, in early
October at ‘Harvest Moon Concert’ and a Christmas showcase planned at General Sikoski Polish hall.

‘It’s makes you feel warm inside that people remember the Par Four’ said Smith as they where great times. Reality did
set for the group early Sunday suffering from tiredness and a grassy throats. ‘We’re no longer in our 30′s’ smiled a contended
yet happy Smith remarked.

The ‘Jube’ affectionately known as Canada’s most unusual ballroom to-day is managed by Dan Callinteris. For years the venue
had attracted big time performers was credited being the stepping stone for local musicians to develop such as Oshawa’s
own Shirley Harmer and the Pat Ricco orchestra.

From the ‘Get-Go’ Smith received unbelievable immediate family strong support from his wife Mary and two girls Lisa
and Carol and a endless list of loyal friends supporting him for this event. Certainly it was a rewarding experience.
He acknowledges Barbara Damant the St. Vincents executive member, Oshawa Mayor John Gray and Local and Regional
Councillors Nester Pidwerbecki for their unselfish contribution plus his fellow re-united band members David Smith (drums),
John Brandly (lead guitar) and Steve Coupland (keyboard and vocals), Bob Perkins (bass) plus the sound and light crew comprised
of Brett Piekarz (sound) and Darren Judd (lights) towards the event’s success.

Certainly the Par Four have came a long way since a humble beginning back in 1968 performing at the Central Hotel in
downtown Oshawa.

What the future holds remains unknown however the local followers would enjoy future performances from this talented group.

The big winner of course was St.Vincent Kitchen a non-profit organization started in October 1990 and dedicated to Oshawa
residents striving to help those in need. This group boast 861 volunteers from 46 churches, numerous organizations and
individuals who offer low cost daily meals in a dignified manner and exit with no government funding. St. Vincents spokesperson
Barbara Damant who postponed her winter vacation to Fort Myers for this event expects upwards to $1,000.00 from this
fundraising event including profits from a successful 50-50 draw.

Oshawa: Jan 23:

No one gets paid – after we are volunteers while enjoying progressive euchre weekly while enjoying a night out directed towards ‘Fun’ we in the spirit of serving our mandate ‘Euchre With A Community Purpose’

Sure it’s only natural – no-one wants to be a loser. The O.C.E. welcome players with ‘no experience’ after all they are our future.

This marks our sixth operating under this formula which has proven to be format that really works. Prior we know as the Monday Nite Charity Euchre operating under the umbrella of the Optimist Club of Oshawa. That fundraiser was started after the O.C.O. lost it’s bingo license with the closure of the Hideway located in Whitby.

Once the O.C.O. regained entry into the Bingo business at Oshawa’s ‘Red Barn’ arranged by former Optimist president Jim Shaw it was noted another ‘funds were missing from a unwanted fundraiser’ resulting in six members resigning including Ron Hele, Eric Goodwin, Peter Pniauskas, Gord Johnson, Matthew Dykstra and Jim Shaw. It was decided by the resignee’s to retain the euchre portion and operated as ‘Monday Nite Chsrity Euchre’

Employing this charity format for the 2010-2011 season resulted in another successful season. It took five years to built a strong player base. Unfortunley less than 10 days after the season Messrs Johnson and James Duval and the venues owner/operator John Milosh

O.C.E. Players Individual Cash/Prizes
Won/Awarded 2011-2012 Y.T.D.

Players GP Y.T.D. $’s $’s Average
Name Winnings Won Per Wk
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Brooks, Taylor 16 $143.00 $ 8.94
Connie Tomlinson 09 $126.75 $14.08
Joyce Finley 12 $125.00 $10.41
Kehoe,Cathy 13 $114.00 $ 8.76
Frances Hirst 18 $112.25 $ 6.24
Ronald Hele 17 $112.00 $ 6.58
Logan,Gloria 10 $109.75 $10.97
Shirley Robinson 17 $109.00 $ 6.41
Ronald Hele 17 $112.00 $ 6.58
Lori Chambo 09 $103.00 $11.44
Goodine,Tony 10 $ 98.50 $ 9.85
George Schneider 13 $ 97.50 $ 7.50
Cecil Wilson 09 $ 90.00 $10.00
Jacques Jacquier 10 $ 87.25 $ 8.72
Graves, Fay 12 $ 77.50 $ 6.45
Graham, Bill 09 $ 75.00 $ 8.33
Lucille Pierson 10 $ 73.00 $ 7.33
Graham, Sonja 10 $ 72.50 $ 7.25
Matt Dressing 11 $ 68.00 $ 6.18
Bill Dressing 14 $ 67.50 $ 4.82
Brian Wilson 04 $ 67.50 $16.87
Larry Wesley 13 $ 66.00 $ 5.07
Kenny Graves 17 $ 62.50 $ 3.67
Dorothy Harrison 06 $ 54.50 $ 9.08
David Stoliker 12 $ 46.00 $ 3.82
Lynch, Jan’Hun’ * 13 $ 45.00 $ 3.46
Mike Logan 12 $ 43.50 $ 3.62
Phil Nichols 09 $ 42.50 $ 4.72
Don Richardson 17 $ 36.50 $ 2.14
Kimberly Atkinson(our chef) 00 $ 35.00 $35.00
‘Eli’ Ken Cain 13 $ 31.00 $ 2.38
Kym Finn 01 $ 30.00 $30.00
Jackie Johnson 01 $ 30.00 $30.00
Goodine, Patti 09 $ 29.50 $ 3.27
Rick Harrison 07 $ 27.50 $ 3.92
Bill Liddecombe 01 $ 25.00 $25.00
Kurtis Gerrits 04 $ 25.00 $ 6.25
Tiffany Albeth 01 $ 20.00 $20.00
Eric Goodwin 04 $ 12.50 $ 3.92
Girard, Marg 02 $ 12.50 $ 6.25
Gail Small 01 $ 5.00 $ 5.00
Totals 371 $2,656.50 $ 7.60 PP
*Donates returned her winnings to others

Oshawa: Jan 19

Despite poor driving conditions attendance was down nine regular players including Shirley ‘Mighty-Mite ‘Robinson,Larry Wesley,Connie Tomlinson, Gloria & Mike Logan, Lucelle Pierson, Jan ‘Hun’ Lynch and Jacques Jacquier becoming M.I.A.’s.

Earlier in the day a Oshawa resident ,was killed in a auto accident.

Despite this the the O.C.A. showcase attracted 28 brave players to cover seven tables. Our youngest player Taylor Brooks was delayed ten minutes after completing a successful a day of ice fishing on
on Lake Scugog in Port Perry.

Rookie John Burr continues to impress. Playing in only his 4th game this 2011-2012 campaign he scored a brilliant 97 in nailing his second first place finish. He teamed up with another freshman Dorothy Harrison in the game 10 scoring 15 points.
As result Burr claimed first place O.C.E. cash of $20.00 as he out distanced Peterborough native Marg Girard who finished 10 points back with 80.

Other top ten place finishers were Cecil ‘Mister’ Brown 79, Jimmy Shaw 77 ,Lori Chambo 73. Bill Dressing
71, Eric ‘Bushwacker’ Goodwin 69, George Schnaider 66, David Stoliker 65 while a three way tie prevailed
between Joyce Finley, Rick Harrison and Taylor Brooks each with 64 each.

Cecil ‘Mister Brown’ Wilson took down the lone hands crown with five good for a $16.75 payday. The revenue came from the 25 cents donations deposited into ‘Connie Coins’
coffee cups. Speaking of the Wilson name, Brian the other one (No Relation) won the largest
50/50 draw from ticket number 796. Drawmaster Taylor Brooks. pulled his ticket.

O.C.E.Tid-Bites

It’s taken a year long chase by Kenny Graves to over take Shirley ‘Mighty Mite’ Robinson in the battle for the most accumulated points for the season.

Graves now boasts a slim 12 point edge 1,142 to 1,130 over Robinson. Both have appeared in 17 of 18 games played this year. . Robinson a MIA suffered a further setback. She no longer owns a ‘perfect attendance’ record. That honors belongs to Frances Hirst.

Other members in top century club for most points are Frances Hirst 1,111, Ronald ‘Batman’ Hele 1088; Taylor Brooks 1067, Donald Richardson with 1,036.

January birthday’s were celebrated a week earlier as Dorothy Harrison and her hubby Rick depart for a two week work/ vacation in Florida. Your executive advanced the celebrated by 7 days allowing Harrison to be in attendance. A special birthday cake plus the sing-a-long’ with words of ‘Happy Birthday was’ led by songbird
stylist song bird Bill Graham. Also saluted was ‘Eli-Ken’ Cain,Kenny Ferrill, Lori Chambo and the shy herself Patti Goodine. Shirley ‘Mighty Mite’ Robinson missed her own party.

The next B’Day/Anniversary salute will be conducted on Feb 23.

Special ‘thank-you’ to Lori Chambo and her mom Marg Girard for preparing our delicious intermission meal Jan 19th. If the rumors are correct and mother’s don’t lie, Marg did the bulk of the work. Chambo celebrated her birthday at the Bingo Hall and Casino.