Watching the President’s Cup Golf Tournament over the weekend, I was not familiar with the scoring systems for the various formats of golf they played. Time after time, a player would be putting and miss a putt with his ball two feet away from the cup and he would scoop up his ball. Then all players would advance to the next hole. It seemed to me they were extremely generous to concede with such a long putt still to be holed. But then, I was totally in the dark about the scoring system.
Master point races at our duplicate bridge club are more my speed. With three months left in the year, it looks like a “gimme” in both the male and female contests at the Terre Haute Bridge Center. Laura Bright is 25 points ahead of Sharon Strassler in the women’s division. Fred Ervin has a 47 point lead over Tom Roberts. The next three women all have high scores. They are Nancy Hanley, Sue May and Jane Gormong. Pat Price leads the rest of the top 30 who are Tana Holt, Diane Scott, Gloria Trader, Sharon Winters, Noreen Bryant, Joanna Hebermehl, Phyllis Peters, Margie Kintz, Pat Koger, Connie Shattuck, Mary Lunsford, Carolyn Steinbaugh, Mona Sternfeld, Joan Chervenko, Judy Harris, Sharon Mason, Arlene Luchsinger, Mary Alice Spahr, Linda Easton, Gretchen Weston, Ruth Ann Tooloose, Marty Cornelius, Margaret Oyer and Nancy Shriner.
Don Reuland leads the rest of the men’s roster. They are Jim Gormong, Milt Van Reed, Don Florida, Richard Easton, Frank DeSanto, Floyd McWilliams, Jim Jennings, John Clark, George Woodason, Alan Sackrider, Henjin Chi, Charles Parks, Don Lucas, Mark Greenwell, Rick Kleinheksel, John Massman, Mark Minar, Charles Bryan, Dan Dorney, Dr. Jayesh Ramolia, Dan Scott, Bill Shriner, Mel Sinn, Marvin Kasrich and David Halsted.
Winners Oct. 5-7
Monday afternoon — first, Floyd McWilliams and Fred Ervin; second, Janet Horton and Don Reuland; third, Sharon Strassler and Laura Bright; fourth, Noreen Bryant and Diane Scott; fifth, Joan Chervenko and Pat Price; sixth, Nancy Hanley and Phyllis Peters.
Monday evening Fun Bridge — first, David and Mary Halsted; second, Shirley Haggard and Sandee Frey; third-fourth, Sunny Cohen and Bill Hawk and Bill and Nancy Shriner.
Tuesday — first, Don Florida and Jim Gormong; second, Mona Sternfeld and Sharon Winters; third, John Clark and Janet Horton.
Wednesday — first, Fred Ervin and Laura Bright; second, Sharon Strassler and Nancy Hanley; third, Tana Holt and Diane Scott; fourth, Noreen Bryant and Phyllis Peters;
The following games will be played this week in the Bridge Center at 303 S. 14th St. It is a friendly place to play the best card game ever devised. One need not be a member. The only requirement is to love the game of bridge and be friendly with your opponents and especially with your partner. New players are welcome. Call (812) 232-1230 if you need a partner or information.
Monday: open game, 1p.m.; Fun Bridge, 6:30 to 8:30. Free snacks.
Tuesday: Unit Championship 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: Oct. 18, 2009
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Turning wrenches: If something’s broken, Joe Preston fixes it
Vintage photos of race cars — of the compact “midget” style — hang on the wall inside Joe Preston’s garage.
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Birthday: May 27, 2012
Shirley Ann Kaperak of Terre Haute will observe her 80th birthday Monday.
An open house is scheduled 2 to 5 p.m. June 24 in the home of her daughter at 6971 E. Rosehill Ave., in Terre Haute.
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Valley Life: May 27, 2012
• Terre Haute Children’s Museum to host volunteer orientation session
• DNR promotes child’s right to play outside
• Vigo County teen finalist in state pageant
• Sap-sucking bugs damaging state tree
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WEDDING: May 27, 2012
• Ummel-McMichael
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Tried ‘N’ True: Try this crock pot stew for busy days
We are getting busy with outside work, cleaning yards and planting our gardens, picking berries and also hunting mushrooms. I can’t go out anymore. But I hope you all have found a bunch. This recipe is an easy one to fix. Get your slow cookers out and have a great meal when you are tired. Everyone will think you are full of energy.
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ENGAGEMENTS: May 27, 2012
• Majors-Seneviratne
• Sheppard-York
• Cawley-Archer
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GRAPE SENSE: The story behind the consistent, easy to appreciate 7 Deadly Zins
The story behind one of the best tasting and most successful value wines has good winemaking, gratitude to terrible sweet wine, and a long family history of fruit production to credit for its success.
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PAW PRINTS: Don’t take a chance with you pet and heat
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has made recommendations for your pet during the summer heat. Don’t take a chance with your dog or cat. They, too, can suffer from overheating, dehydration, and sunburn.
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Bridge Column: May 27, 2012
The Bridge Club is happy to welcome Linda and Richard Easton back from Florida.
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ANNIVERSARIES: May 27, 2012
• Mr. and Mrs. John R. Edwards
• Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Cooper
• Mr. and Mrs. Earl R. McMullen
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The sky’s the limit
Backyard astronomers stare at the night sky, trying to remember how to find the North Star, the Big Dipper and Mars.
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TRIED ’N’ TRUE: Whip up a rhubarb surprise cake
This recipe comes from Ruth Baker. She sent a lot of rhubarb recipes. I have been putting them in the paper for the last three years. I’ve almost used most of them. Some I have used more than others. Mary Hunter also had this recipe. I have made this a lot. Gene really likes this. I use sweetener and yellow or white sugar-free cake mix. The only sugar I put in this recipe is in the marshmallows. Adjust for this. Our grandkids also enjoy this cake. Thanks to Ruth and Mary.
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Resource helps with child care search
Hoosier families now have a digital tool to assess child care facilities for quality, safety and other benchmarks, and can take virtual tours of select facilities. Child Care Online is a free Internet search tool designed so consumers can easily and conveniently compare child care programs and can identify a range of high-quality care choices.
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PAW PRINTS: Heatstroke can harm, kill pets
Spring and summer temperatures in the Midwest often reach into the high 80s and 90s. Some people wouldn’t consider sitting out in the heat until the sun went down.
- GROUPS AND GATHERINGS: May 20, 2012
- ANNIVERSARY: May 20, 2012
- VALLEY DATEBOOK: May 20, 2012
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Ferguson land gift strikes conservation note
Gov. Mitch Daniels recently accepted what is believed to be one of the largest private land conservation gifts in state history — 1,500 acres of the Ferguson farm near Springville in Lawrence County.
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Chi Omega chapters raise $7,600 for Make-A-Wish
The Chi Omega chapters at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and Indiana State University raised $7,600 for Make-A-Wish, which will help grant the wish of a 6-year-old girl named Sandy.
- WEDDING: May 20, 2012
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BRIDGE: May 20, 2012
The Terre Haute Bridge Club is fortunate to have a successful Monday Evening Fun Bridge game with at least six tables, and one couple has decided to stretch their game to include other games throughout the week.
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Vermillion Mega Park open for Memorial Day visitors
In observance of Memorial Day, Vermillion Rise Mega Park, with the assistance of the Vermillion County Sherriff’s Department, will accommodate cemetery visits between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. May 26 through May 28
- ENGAGEMENTS: May 20, 2012
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YOUR GREEN VALLEY: Oil in your backyard: Track where new wells are planned
The Indiana Division of Oil and Gas well records show there are 72 existing oil wells in Vigo County.
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Summer Sidewalk Sale set
Marshall Main Street’s Downtown Summer Sidewalk Sale is planned from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 9.
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Mother's Day stories: Amazing, Loving, Patient, Faithful, Friend, Brave
It’s merely one word, yet the conjunction of those six letters conjures up so many meanings and feelings. While teaching us both the simple and profound lessons in life, mothers somehow can instill morals and memories. They can guide us on our journey, pick us up when we fall, and let go when we must find our own strength.
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VALLEY LIFE BRIEFLY: May 13, 2012
Senior Citizens Picnic scheduled at Forest Park
New group offers support to moms
Edgar Extension to host edible centerpiece workshop
Style show features Wabash Valley celebrities
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PAW PRINTS: Kitten-proof the home before bringing pet home
It’s kitten season at the Terre Haute Humane Society. Come and take a look at all the many colors currently living at the shelter. Fall in love with the adorable babies, and take advantage of the sibling discount and adopt two. Kittens are so much fun. They’re inquisitive, playful and loving.
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TRIED ‘N’ TRUE: Rhubarb, strawberries, cherries ready at same time
With rhubarb, strawberries and cherries being about ready at the same time, this recipe is so easy.
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GRAPE SENSE: Finding a 100 percent Carignan will be worth the effort
It’s a long path from Louisville, Ky., to Saint-Jean-de-Minervois in Southern France. But that’s the journey Brown University graduate John Bojanowski took in transformation from literature major to Languedoc winery owner.
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Witness Describes Fla. Face-chewing Attack
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Romney Campaigns Ahead of Claiming Nomination
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Obama Honors Fallen Troops at Arlington Cemetery
Man in Crane at Texas College Says He's Armed
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Diplomatic Expulsions Follow Fresh Syria Report
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Romney Promises World's Strongest Military
Russia Condemns Ally Syria Over Massacre of 108
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Pregnant Reese Wears LBD
Volcano covers Colombian cities in ash
Meet the Crew and Good Ship 'Prometheus'
Los Angeles Bar Bans Bachelorettes
Hamster Plays Dead
Beyonce Shows Off 60 Pound Weight Loss at Concert
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Gordon Ramsay Carried Off Field
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Air Force dad surprises family at baseball game
