TERRE HAUTE — Most of our players have under 1,000 master points. Top player of this group this year is Tom Roberts, but his lead over Don Reuland is a scant 0.06. Last year’s winner was Nancy Hanley and she is just 0.28 behind Roberts. Fourth placer is a strong contender, Tana Holt. This race will go down to the wire. Phyllis Peters leads the rest of the top 30 who are Joan Chervenko, Charles Parks, Mona Sternfeld, Sharon Winters, George Woodason, Rick Kleinheksel, Diane Scott, Carolyn Steinbaugh, Floyd McWilliams, Gloria Trader, Margie KIntz, Connie Shattuck, Mary Lunsford, Charles Bryan Jr, Jim Jennings, Sharon Mason, Margi Knotts, Noreen Bryant, Henjin Chi, Janet Page, Bob Logsdon, Susan McCarthy, Arlene Luchsinger, Ruth Ann Tooloose and Charles Bryan Sr.
Reports are in from several of our local players results at the Indianapolis Regional held last week. Diane Scott ‘s team of four, Phyllis Peters, Rick Kleinheksel and Mark Greenwell placed second in a compact knockout event. Each of them were awarded over two gold master points for their fine play. Sharon Strassler and Laura Bright placed second and third in two sessions on Wednesday, and in a later team of four event they were among the top winners.
Winners March 1-3
Monday afternoon — first, Polly Hicks (you read that right) and Pat Price; second, Sharon Strassler and Laura Bright; third, Mary Lunsford and Nancy Hanley; fourth, Mark Greenwell and Rick Kleinheksel.
Monday evening Fun Bridge —first, (tie) Nancy and Bill Shriner; Susan McCarthy and David Sively; Margi Knotts and Janet Page; Judy Price and Jane Mills.
Tuesday — first, Don Reuland and Sharon Strassler; second, Mona Sternfeld and Fred Ervin; third, Charles Parks and Nancy Hanley.
Wednesday — first, Fred Ervin and Frank DeSanto; second, Sue May and Pat Koger; third, Pat Price and Gloria Trader.
The following games will be played this week in the Bridge Center at 303 S. 14th St. It is the only building in town devoted to the game of bridge. There are many local bridge players who have yet to experience the socialness the game affords when you have your own special place to play your favorite game. There are never any dues, or assessments, the only time you pay is when you decide to play. Then it is just $6, sometimes a dollar more if it is a special game. Play your first time free time. Bring your favorite partner or call us at (812)232-1230 and we will get you one. If you have been away from the game and need a brush up come to our Monday evening Fun Bridge session. Laura Bright will give you tips on bidding and play.
Monday — open game at 1 p.m. Fun Bridge 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Tuesday — open game 7 p.m.
Wednesday — open game, 10 a.m. Brown bag lunch at noon
Thursday — open game, 7 p.m.
Saturday — open game 1 p.m.
— Frank DeSanto,
club manager
Valley Life
Bridge column: March 14, 2010
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Terre Haute museums keeping history alive
Even if you don’t have a mystical Egyptian tablet that brings museum inhabitants to life at sunset like character Larry Daley in the “Night in the Museum” movies, history can come alive for you, your friends and family at the many museums in the Wabash Valley.
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ANNIVERSARIES: Feb. 12, 2012
• Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Jackson
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Learn brief history of Social Security at Brown Bag
Join Amy Long, Social Security operations supervisor, for a brief history of Social Security, including why and how Social Security was created, changes over the years and information on the future at 12:10 p.m. Thursday at the Vigo County Public Library for a Brown Bag.
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Terre Haute’s litter leads to trashy look, feast for crows
Dear My Fellow Hoosiers,
Why do you litter? When I moved here in April 2007 there were two things that I noticed right away about the Wabash Valley. -
PAW PRINTS: Enjoy a pet-friendly Valentine’s Day
Every year, the poison control experts see a rise in pet cases around Feb. 14, with many involving chocolate and lilies (a flower that is potentially fatal to cats).
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Greene’s Goose Pond offers Marsh Madness, March 2-4
Special to the Tribune-StarWildlife Area’s annual Marsh Madness bird festival takes place March 2-4 at multiple locations around Greene County.
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WEDDINGS: Feb. 12, 2012
• McBride Menestrina
• Baer-Marshall
• Miller-Lunsford
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ENGAGEMENTS: Feb. 12, 2012
• Archer-Cooper
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VIDEO: On the Banks of the Wabash far away …
Paul Dresser left Terre Haute a niche in history.
Opportunism, squabbling and fading memories gradually washed that gift away, like the unending flow of the Wabash River he immortalized in song.
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Vectren cautions public about snow, ice removal
Vectren Energy Delivery wants to remind customers to proceed with caution when removing snow and ice around natural gas meters at their homes or businesses this winter.
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Workshop to emphasize basics of alpaca farming
A one-day seminar on the fundamentals of alpaca farming is planned for Saturday at St. Mary-of-the-Woods.
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Genealogy Society offers free forum
The Wabash Valley Genealogy Society is offering a free educational forum titled “Brick Wall Hurdling” from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 13 in rooms A, B and C of the Vigo County Public Library at Seventh and Poplar streets.
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PAW PRINTS: Want to adopt a pit bull? Here are some helpful hints
Despite the bad publicity, pit bulls can be very lovable and loyal family dogs. There is a great deal of confusion associated with the label “pit bull.” The most accurate definition refers to two breeds: the American pit bull terrier and the American Staffordshire terrier. Some people include other breeds in this group because they share similar head shapes and body types.
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Purdue Extension to offer diabetes cooking school
Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service-Parke County is offering a diabetes cooking school starting Feb. 27.
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Pepsi Community Caps Program to benefit charities
Refreshment Services-Pepsi will kick off its 2012 Community Caps Program on March 1. The Community Caps Program will benefit several charitable organizations and schools in Clay, Parke, Vermillion and Vigo counties in Indiana and Edgar County in Illinois.
- Special Occasions: Feb. 5, 2012
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Serve as 4-H judge, volunteer
The 2012 4-H Bi-State Judges and Leaders Clinic will be Feb. 18 at Ivy Tech Community College’s Main Campus, at 8000 S. Education Drive.
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BRIDGE COLUMN : Feb. 5, 2012
With January now history we can report new faces in both master point races, male and female.
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Tried 'n' True: Upside Down Pizza calls for crescent rolls
When our boys were young, we went every Sunday evening for pizza in Charleston, Ill. When they got to be older and they were working on the farm, I would make pizza from scratch.
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Extension to offer basic food preservation workshops
Purdue University Extension will be offering basic food preservation workshops at Clabber Girl Culinary Classroom in Terre Haute. Two sessions will offer different methods.
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GRAPE SENSE: Trips open my eyes to new wines in new regions
The wine industry spends a lot of money worldwide to promote brands, regions, and wine tourism. One of the many ways the wine industry invests is press trips.
Depending on when you read this column, I’m either in France or just returned from a press trip.
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Clay Habitat plans open house
Habitat for Humanity of Clay County will stage the dedication ceremony and open house for the Mary Ann Hofmann family home from 2 to 4 p.m. Feb. 12 at 518 E. Ridge St. in Brazil.
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Born to perform: Terre Haute South senior to sing in Carnegie Hall
Soon, the domed ceiling of Carnegie Hall and the archway in the Hayes family kitchen will share a special connection.
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8th District Rep. Bucshon visits CASA volunteers
The U.S Representative of the 8th Congressional District, Larry Bucshon met with CASA volunteers earlier this month to learn more about the Vigo County Court Appointed Special Advocates.
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Paw Prints: Animal protection law ranking hits home
The Humane Society of the United States released the 2011 “Humane State Ranking” of all 50 states and Washington D.C.
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Tried 'n' True: Here's a recipe for all you chocolate lovers
This recipe is for all you chocolate lovers.
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Soybean farmers build state fair building
Since 98 percent of Americans no longer live on farms, Indiana soybean farmers are going to bring the farm to the public in a new exhibit building at the 2012 Indiana State Fair.
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Sign up now for Rockville Public Library’s ebook class
Rockville Public Library will have free demonstrations on how to use ebook readers with its downloadable ebook service, Overdrive.
- Weddings, Anniversaries: Jan. 29, 2012
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Sullivan Foundation looking for Volunteer of Year
The Sullivan County Community Foundation is currently seeking nominations for its “Volunteer of the Year” award to be announced March 29.
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