Oshawa: Feb 16: David (Goliath) Pye loves Oshawa Charity Euchre Cash.
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