OPTIMIST SKATE-PANCAKES — PERFECT

March 7, 2010

SANDY SLIPS PASS EVERYONE

February 24, 2010

1. OSHAWA, Feb 22nd; Sandy Crosbie is a happy bus driver during the day light hours than switchs gears into a increditable Optimist Monday Euchre stud during the pm time frame at Johnny’s Original Eatery – better known at Oshawa Optimist headquarters. He was uncanny scoring 95 individual points in nailing a first place finish and collected $20.00 in prize money at the weekly fundraiser for Youth events within Oshawa.

A happy-go-lucky Scotsman from Glasgow produced six lone hands and enjoyed double digit scores with side-kick partners Greg Bamber his neariest  rival with 91 points, Devid Debowsky, Jim Brooks  and Dave Stoliker. It took a 16 point performance in his 10th and final game to squeeze out the triumph. Oddity his partner was Bamber. Other top ten point getters where host Johnny Milosh 89, Donald Richardson 88, Gary Smith 84, Michael Logan 88, david Stoliker 78, Gloria Logan 75, Neil Metcalf 74 and Jim Brooks 72.

GLORIA LOGAN REMARKABLE

Last week’s (Feb 15) top point getter Gloria Logan is probably the steadiest player. It showed again this week claimed the leadership in the prestigious stat percentage point per game. A quiet individual, the day time accountant seems to go unnoticed yet ranked in the top ten again. “Glo” is one of the best including the so-called experts the other gender. She placed in 8th spot out of 32 players. Her average now stands at  an amazing 70;47%. To qualify for this title a player must appear in 75% of the scheduled game. Her accumulative YTD standings are 19 games plated, 33 lone hands and total point showing of 1,339. Logan is like the rock of gilibater. A special prize is awarded annually.

Euchre resumes next Monday, March lst. The first of ten games starts 7 pm.

HELE SET FOR SURGERY

February 24, 2010

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MIKE LOGAN REBOUNDS

February 10, 2010

OSHAWA, Feb 8: Mike Logan has finally solved his low score problem at Optimist Monday Nite. He’s searching for answers for over a month now and considers the problem is behind him after nailing down first placed scoring 92 points besting 39 other players who also had great nite’s at the tables. Scoring five brilliant lone hands, he and his partners teamed up for five double digits gaves to collect first place price of a $35.00 Durham Region Discount 2010 Golf Book.

Since Christmas break, Logan a retiree has hit the low ebb in scotinh doldrums. On Jan 5 he scored 53 points. sunk to 46 at Jan 11 event, improved to a 55 on Jan. 18 and dropped further to 44 on Jan 25. Just a short week ago he showed improvement recording a 61. But this around he feels he’s now on the comeback trail with 93 points. Yhat’s a turn around of z 31 point improvement.

“i’m back” remarked Logan. Among the top ten point getters where Stephen Hambley and Gordo Johnson each resting in second place with 84 points. Ken Graves 80 placed 4th while a two way tie existed for 5th place with Marg Conway and Johnny Milosh scoring 77 points each.  Marjorie Ogden and Ken (Story Teller) Ferrill finished tied in 9th place with 74 points each while a three way tie for 10th place inclufrf  Bob ‘Dirt’ Burtinsky, Greg Brooks and Peter Pniausdkas each with 73.

OTHER IMPORTANT STATS:

Despite being called upon to attend a special Town Council meeting, Dave Conway still maintains his hold onto first place in the YTD percentage per game average.  Mr.’C” owns the top run with a 72.13% following close behind are Gloria Logan at 69.47% while others in the top ten are Bob ‘Dirt’ Burtinsky David Debosky, Peter Pnisudksd, Jim Brooks. David  Duva;. Ron Hele, and Ken Graves.

Our week prize board pay-out was almost $200.00 raising of total after 21 weeks to $4,342.50. Elizabeth Crosbie took first place in th prizes winning the 50/50 draw of $67.50. Gloria Logan took home a bottle of Opti-Napa Valley produced White Wine. while  James Durval, Donald Richardson, Greg Bamber, Bob ‘Dirt’ Burtinsky, David Debosky, Shifley Robinson, Ralph ‘Red’ Brooks, Ruth Bell and Neil Metcalg took home prizes,

You csn add six new players to the 1,000 plus points club. Latest to join are Jan Lynch, Cathy Kehoe, Marg Conway, Michael Logan, Eric ‘Bushwacker’ Goodwin, Ken Graves. Sharing the top billing spotlight are Pat ‘Baba’ Passfield and James Duval each with 1,213 points.

SUPER BOWL PARTY OUTSTANDING

February 8, 2010

OSHAWA, Jan 7th: Underdog New Orleans Saints behind the brilliant quarterbackingb from  Drew Brees employeed a second half story line defeating the game time five point favourite Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl XVIL in Miami 31-17.  A handfull of Oshawa Optimist club supporters witnessed probably the greatest National Football championship game ever played at Johnny’s Original Eatery and banished themselves about 10:00 pm stamping out the phrases – ‘we’ll be back again next year’.

It was great, remarked Ron Cordell and his 40 year old son Keith.  The food was superb, the new friendships we gained was super, the underdogs won and now both of us have a better understanding of what the Optimist movement is about here in Oshawa.

Profits from this are directed towards the 27th annual Christmas Food Hampers and Toys to needy local families with scheduled delivery  established for Dec. 19th, 2010. Cordell was a happy camper  departing with a crip $50.00 bbill topping the lucky cash award at half time.

The Oshawa club promotors who organized these event just a few days earlier expected a crowd of 100 patrons however had to settle for 35 customers.  They’re  planning another party for 2011.   Two local councillors, John Neal and John Henry appeared and enjoyed  themselves.

LIZ CROSBIE WINS TOP PRIZE

Special quarter by quarter prizes where awarded. New Optimist Elizabeth Crosbie gained  the top prize, a suite at the GM Centre including 10 OHL tickets and VIP parking passes for the  OHL games featuring the hometown Oshawa Generals against Kitchener Rangers on Sunday afternoon Jan. 21. This prize was donated by the City of Oshawa. Other prize winners where Cathy Kehoe, Greg Bamber, Ron Cordell while John Thexton captured the coveted 50/50 draw.

It will be another busy week for our local service club. Monday nite (Feb 8th) it’s the weekly Progressive Euchre Party featuring 10 games starting at 7pm. Followed by a director’s offsite  meeting at the Durham College Athletic Complex on Fri. Feb. 12th. That same evening the Optimist will complete their final payment directed towards the 9th annual Thomas A. Scero/Sydney H. Breland Memorial scholarship awards to the 2010 winners Courtney Small (varsitt basketball) and Jordon Sutherland (varsity soccer). The first payment was presented last November.  The winners receive an annual split payment and  the final adjustment cheque. The winners must maintain the high level standings in both education and their individual varsity sport.

Members of the Optimist club, friends and family will receive FREE game day basketball  tickets from the college for the O.C.A.A. basketball twin bill against the St. Lawrence Lancers. Actually a bonus game has been added. The Lady Lords game starts at 6:00 pm the men’s match up going at 8:15 pm. The bonus game features the D.C. alumni.

The Optimist presentation will be handled by event chair Sybil Dewhurst and Greg Bamber during intermission estimated to start at 7:50 pm.

‘KAP-MAN’ WINS AHEAD – HEADS FOR CRUISE & FLORIDA TALKING PROUD

February 4, 2010

Week 20 Results….

OSHAWA, Feb 1st: To say, Teddy Kapuscinski has made a lasting impression at the Optimist Club of Oshawa sponsored Monday Nite Euchre would be a mammoth understacement.  He joined the weekly party back on Jan. 11st being encouraged to join fellow loving card players bt his friend David Debosky. Certainly he’s stamped himself as superb euchre player taking first place overall on his first night and followed up with another pace setting leader board result with a night 82 points. To date he’s accumulated 285 points including six lone hands and a nifty game percentage of 71.25%. His latest triumph was a cliff hanger nosing out Jim Durval by a orphan point 82-to 81. Meanwhile Sandy Crosbie and fast improving Ken Graves finished deadlocked in a third place tie with 77 points apiece.

This Thursday, (Feb 4th) he departs for a one month vacation. His iternity includes a two way stay enjoying a Carbinean Cruise plus a fort-nite resting in the sunshine state of Florida.

Never one to brag ‘The Kap-Man’ he chose the $35.00 Durham Region Golf book full of plenty of discount golf games and restaurants as his first prize over the normal $20.00 cash award. Relating back now, the retired Durham Region school board retiree was prouder of the of O.U.I.T. hockey ball cap he won during the weekly 50/50 draw. The proud Ukranian hasn’t taken it off since. He was wearing the cap proud going out the door acknowledging safe trip and enjoy your vacation from his peers.

Rounding out the top ten point getters where Cathy Kehoe, Jim Brooks, and the upcoming ace Don Richardson,  Neil Metcalf, David Conway and Dave Dobesky.

DUVAL PUSHES BATMAN ASIDE

Vactioning Ron ‘Batman” Hele has relinquished his first place grip on the most points YTD category. He has dropped  slipping into third place while enjoying his annual winter cruise vacation. Accepting first place is Jimmie Duval who continued his steady play. Jimmie “D” now has 1,143 points on the year, He’s followed by veteran Pat ‘Baba’ Passfield who has 1,129 points. Gloria Logan who seems to have the inside track of overhauling Duval follows in fourth spot. Bob ‘Dirt’ Burtinsky, David Conway, Jim Brooks, Peter Pniauskas, Eric Goodwin and Bob Blair share the top ten spotlight.

PRIZE BOARDS NOW OVER $4,000.00

Playing Monday Nite Optimist Euchre has been profitable to our players. After 20 weeks and 10 weeks remaining to season’s end retail and cash awards now stands well over $4,000.00. for an average of over $200.00 per event. Latest 50/50 winner was Bob ‘Dirt’ Burtinsky collecting $54.00. Discount Golf Books, Opti-Napa Valley White Wine plus a wide variety of prizes ie-safety auto road kits, toasters, “T’ Shirts, ball caps, toasters etc have been won this year. Prize winners this week beside’s Burtinsky where Don Richardson, Jan “Hon” Lynch, Jim Brooks, Ted Kapuscinski, Elizabeth Crosbie, Dave Stoliker, Ken ‘Story Teller’ Ferrill and Gregory Bamber.

BAMBER RECEIVES PEERS SUPPORT

Physically challenged Optimist Euchre player Greg Bamber who is confided into a wheel chair received special support from his fellow players. He’s involved in his third annual wheel chair endurance ride scheduled for later this month in Peterborough. He raised over $200.00 in pledges to be directed to his favourite charity- the handicap. Three years ago he was helping a friend shingle his roof when he fell to ground and is now restricted to a wheel.  Always up-beat, Bamber celebrated his 54 birthday last weekend

OPTIMIST SUPERBOWL FUNDRAISERS GOES SUN. FEB 7

Optimist and their friends and sports fans are guaranted a FUN 6TIME at the Optimist Club of Oshawa members sponsored Super Bowl party this Sun. Feb. 7th. It’s the 44th annual gala NFL championship game from South Florida featuring the NFC’s New Orleans Saints pitted against the AFC’s Indianapolis Colts. It should be great night of exciting football and bonding with those in attendance. A capacity crowd is expected.  Special Prizes including a $500.00 valued OHL Suite for the Feb. 21st game against the home town Oshawa Generals against the Kitchener Rangers. Tasty all you can buffet menu, munchies, desert, salad, coffee, tea, and a cash bar being available.

Proud supporter of the Oshawa Optimist Club restaurant owner/chef Johnny Milosh has an open invitation for everyone to attend.  Other rewards features a 50/50 draw plus cash awards.

Johnny’s Original Eatery is located in Oshawa at 850 King St. West. Advance reservations can be made by calling 905-576-6919 or 905-576-7748. Doors open at 4 pm. and kickoff is 6:00 pm

All profits are directed towards the Optimist Club of Oshawa 27th  annual Christmas Food Hamper and Toy Deliveries scheduled for Sun. Dec. 19th. .