Category Archives: Historical

Happy Birthday to Nick Klym, A Fine Gentleman; A Fine Shuffler!

Posted on 2017-12-17 by

How could one NOT wish Nick Klym a Happy Birthday, his 92nd!!  Nick Speaks on 2016 11: Hope this letter finds you well. I have moved to a retirement facility in November 2016 and I broke my hip in Feb. … Continue reading →

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This Club, The Scugog Shuffleboard Club Holds Their Annual Picnic

Posted on 2017-08-25 by

Ann Davies, the current President of the Blackstock (Scugog) Club invited Lois and I to attend their Annual Picnic in Dunsford ON, a mere 3 and 1/2 hour drive from Calabogie.   We did, and we are OH so glad … Continue reading →

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CANADA is Celebrating 150 Years As A Sovereign Nation!!

Posted on 2017-06-21 by

Yes, it was July 1st, 1867 when the “Fathers of Confederation” proclaimed Canada as an independent and free Nation.  Grant and Linda McRae, celebrating in Digby Nova Scotia prompted me to send along this link:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAYhT5f0i-I&list=PLwVAOSKVpESlRwe5tQ0lFha94BPTJ9nvF   Those of you who … Continue reading →

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We Give You an “extended” read, a good read, on Mae Hall.

Posted on 2017-05-16 by

As a result of the fine research by Kenny Offenther of the 100th Anniversary Committee, on Feb 5th, 2013, Mae Hall was awarded posthumously the “MVP” pin by Kenny.   Regular readers will remember that Mae Hall earned 2224 points during her shuffleboard career!!  I am … Continue reading →

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Searching for Information Vis-a-vis the Historical Pic Below. 2017 02 14

Posted on 2017-02-14 by

This month, Feb of 2017, Dennis Gray has once again made contact to express his interest in preserving Shuffleboard History.  Kenny Offenther is working with him, as am I.  He has sent along a sample of pix from a “New … Continue reading →

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2017 IS THE YEAR TO VISIT CANADA!! CELEBRATE WITH US!!! 150 Years Since Confederation!!

Posted on 2017-01-05 by

2017 IS THE YEAR TO VISIT CANADA!! Stan Speaks:  Just about every reader of The Shuffler will have visited Canada at some time.  We hope you found Dieppe, NB; Midland, ON and Goderich ON all to your liking.  However; Canada … Continue reading →

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  Article 11 of Glen Peltier’s 2016 Series. Glen Acknowledges the Contribution of St Petes!!

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Posted on 2017-01-04 by stanistheman  I just had to do an article on the St. Pete courts that have become part of our history. This fine club is so special to so many of us who love the game of … Continue reading →

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