Monthly Archives: January 2013

Dorothy Wagasky Attends the Florida Chautauqua Assembly

Posted on 2013-01-31 by

While attending the Florida Chautauqua Assembly at Defuniak Springs, FL, I  had the opportunity to promote, teach,make friends, and encourage involvement with shuffleboard.  On one side of the round lake was a  park called Lake Park, and in that park … Continue reading →

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A Sport for All Ages; A Sport for All Nations!

Posted on 2013-01-30 by

To your left I have posted the ISA Logo and ISA  President Michael Zellner welcoming our newest nation, Norway.   Accepting the Membership plaque is Norway’s President, Hallvard Flatland. The ISA is always receptive to new nations joining; the ISA is always receptive to players … Continue reading →

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Don’t Read This or You Will Spend $5.00!!

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Have you purchased your 100th Anniversary Calendar??  If you have not, please give some thought to doing so.  The Anniversary Committee purchased 500 and now has just over 150 left.  The Calendar is now selling for $5.00.  Just in case … Continue reading →

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And The MVPerson Award Goes to Marjorie Taylor!

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THIS PERSON WAS A GREAT ATHLETE IN ONTARIO, CANADA PLAYING HOCKEY, CURLING, A WINDMILL SOFTBALL PITCHER, AND IS IN A LOCAL BASEBALL HALL OF FAME. QUITE A MAN-RIGHT?  WRONG–IT IS  A WOMAN!—-> SHE IS THE MOST SUCCESSFUL WOMAN PLAYER IN SECD HISTORY, … Continue reading →

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And the MVPerson Award Goes To Mark Brashares.

Posted on 2013-01-29 by

1) Click on pic to expand; 2) Dorothy Spillman Wagasky believes that Mark is beside the flowers, extreme left of the photo.  Pic from John J Kraeer.  Those of you with a special interest for shuffleboard history will want to go here:  https://theshuffler.net/2012/11/30/please-tell-me-what-you-know-about-little-river-shuffleboard/ … Continue reading →

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Your Hosts for the Polk Senior Games!!

Posted on 2013-01-29 by

The Sauerwines, Paul and Marion fully understand what it is like to fill the President’s shoes of an active Shuffleboard Facility in the heart of Florida. Neither can be found doing anything except contributing to the comfort, safety and enjoyment … Continue reading →

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New York Update By Jim and Beth!

Posted on 2013-01-28 by

Hello Travelers, I spoke this week with Jonathan Schnappes, managing partner of the Royal  Palms Shuffleboard Parlor in Brooklyn, New York.  Many of you met Jonathan  in Seattle this past August at the ISA Team Championship. Jonathan has a new … Continue reading →

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Down Memory Lane!

Posted on 2013-01-28 by

The following letter from Karl Von Schuler was published in our 24th volume of the PREVIEW (1975-1976); yet the sentiments he expresses here apply just as well for today’s world – nearly thirty-five years later. Fellow Shufflers: To those of … Continue reading →

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Another Polk Senior Games; A Look Back

Posted on 2013-01-27 by

Roy and Doreen look back to 2003; folks, that is 10 years!! And they were looking back 25 years at that time!!  (2003) And they both continue to shuffle to-day!!  See Roy’s comment below: Stan: “Your enthusiasm has become contagious … Continue reading →

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And the MVP Award goes to Jane O Bird!!

Posted on 2013-01-26 by

A JOVIAL STORY TELLER; ALWAYS WITH A SMILE; THIS EXTREMELY COLORFUL LADY HAS BEEN PLAYING SHUFFLEBOARD FOR 36 YEARS – AS LONG AS ANYONE CONSECUTIVELY IN SHUFFLEBOARD HISTORY!! SHE HAS PLAYED AGAINST ALL THE GREATS FROM MAE HALL TO JOAN … Continue reading →

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