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LGA - Members

October 25: Halloween Par Tee

1st Place        -3

Carol Davies

Sandra Fincher

Sheila Salter

2nd Place        E 

Nancy John

Mary Ellen Maloney

Kathy Collins

Gayle Mitchell

3rd Place        E   

Kathryn Bader

Pam Tharrington

Cathy Kelleher 

4th Place          +1

Joyce Trombley

Dale Lanks

Jane Doyle

Lisa Madison

5th Place          +2

Marge Cusick

Joanie Proctor

Shari Kelly

Loraine Shea

6th Place         +2   

Deborah Shaw

Jaime Keating

Bernadette Clinton

Connie Zaenglein

Closest to the Pin:

Hole #3: Evie Pizer 4' 9"

Hole #8: Kathryn Bader 17"

Hole #12: Ellen Brooks 8' 10"

Hole #16: Judy Rubin 5' 10"

St. James LGA page on the POA website here.

LGA Niners - Members Back 9

October 25: Best Net of Twosome

Flight 1

1st Place

Marion Ciciarelli Kate Gordon 33

2nd Place

Terri Lewis Sue Saunders 34

Flight 2

1st Place

Barb Thornton Tina Bald 30

2nd Place

Kim Pratt Andie McDonald 33

Flight 3

1st Place

Claudette Nowe Susan Davis 32

2nd Place

Stephanie Palmer Cacky Ryan 34

Flight 4

1st Place

Sheila Kiggins Carol Deets 32

2nd Place

JoAnn Alford Sarah Campbell 35

Closest to the Pin:

12th Hole: Ginny Petrie 1' 4"

16th Hole: Sheila Kiggins 12' 11"

Birdies:

12th Hole: Ginny Petrie

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MGA Results - Reserve

 October 27: 666 (1 Net, 2 Net, 3 Net) Highest1

1st Place     -4

Dave Maloney

John Humeniuk

James Buckley

Dave McNamara

2nd Place     -3

Joe Schrider

Gary Dickinson

Jim Funka

Gary Pizer

3rd Place      -3

James Daly

Ron Ryll

Mike Noice

Raymond Wolfe

4th Place     -2

Joseph Gaziano

John Sauerbrey

David Sturtevant

Gary Hardenburgh

5th Place      -2

Rob Hallenbeck

Louis Luciani

James Sheldon

John Waters

DFL       +18

Bernie Dzambo

James Murray

Ed Carter

Joseph Volpe

Closest to the Pin:

Hole #2:

IV Tee John Waters 3' 7"

III Tee Rob Hallenbeck 8' 7"

Hole #6:

IV Tee Ted Paulauskas 6' 1"

III Tee Tom Doyle 11' 3"

Hole #13:

IV Tee Jim Funka 1' 11"

III Tee John Harvey 2' 1"

Hole #16:

IV Tee Eric Summerville 19' 2"

III Tee Kevin Lynch 15' 9"

Questions? MGA website

Coastal Carolina Inter- Club Association (CCIA)

Intracoastal Match Cup (ICMC

Intercoastal Golf Association (IGA)

St. James Team Wins 3rd Place at Nationals

The St. James 3.5 Men’s team, captained by Rod Payne, captured 3rd place in the 7.0 Men’s 55 and Over 2022 USTA League National Championships held October 14-16 in Orlando, Florida. Representing the Southern Section, the team defeated sectional champions from the Mid-Atlantic, Pacific Northwest, Eastern and Midwest Sections in pool play on Friday and Saturday to secure a spot in the Final Four.

On Sunday in the semi-finals they first played and lost to the top seeded Southern California team, which went on the capture the national title. With that loss, the team then played New England, who lost to Texas in the other semi-final match. Playing their sixth match in three days, the team prevailed 2-1 to finish the tournament 5-1 and in 3rd place.

The final match came down to two third set tiebreakers, played by Ted Wesson and Gary Milner who won 7-6, 2-6, 1-0; and Jerry Klawitter and Mike Holstein who won 6-4, 4-6, 1-0. Both partnerships won five of their six matches during the event. Throughout the event every match was extremely close, as evidenced by the fact that the team played eight set or match tiebreakers, winning six of them. Rounding out the eight team members who competed were co-captain Jim Parker, Dan Hicks, Chris Mayer and Tee Tillman.

Members of the team who did not travel to Florida are Dave Filios, Mike Osborn and Dave Portney. The team went 14-0 during the regular season before winning the NC State Championship in June and the Southern Sectional Championship in September.

Team Members from left to right: Jim Parker, Jerry Klawitter, Chris Mayer, Tee Tillman, Rod Payne, Gary Milner, Dan Hicks, Ted Wesson and Mike Holstein

USTA 6.5 65+ League Champs

Back Row: Ed Mesmer, Steve Zaharuk (Captain), Dave Martin, Jim Alleborn, Steve McNabb, Mark LeFevre, John Summerville, Larry Rogers

Front Row: Tony Reda, Fred Spielberger, Craig MacPherson (Co-Captain), Bill Kamszik, Tom Grillo

Not in Picture: Dave Portney and Ihor Zyga

The St. James Men’s USTA 65 and over 6.5 Combo Team repeated as league champions for the second straight year and did it in dramatic fashion. In early September the team had a record of 2 wins and 4 losses and had lost 4 straight matches. But this team never gave up winning 4 out of their last 5 matches including the last 3 in a row to edge out a tough Compass Pointe Team and retain their league championship. The team will play in the State Tournament being held in Wilmington November 3rd thru 6th. Hopefully some of the matches will be played here at St. James with the Founders bleachers full of SJTA members cheering them on.

Mixed 55+ 7.0 Tennis Team League Champs

Front Row, left to right: Tim Robinson (Co-Captain), Chuck Roberson, David Martin, Dean Wilson, Meg Coco, Birgitta Seal and Scott Seal

Back row, left to right: Maggie Roberson, Holly Robinson (Captain), Susan Wilson and Tom Coco

Not in Picture: Lynn Norris & Jay Norris, and Maria Weese & Dan Weese

Captain Holly Robinson said “The Divorce Court team was formed to enable 7 couples to play USTA Tennis together with our spouses in competition, never expecting to have such incredible fun, winning the Southeast NC Tennis League and making it to the State Tournament in Asheville. We finished the season 7-1, and our entire team of 15 attended our State Tournament in Asheville in September with a 2-2 record.”

October Men's Round Robin Results

It was an absolutely beautiful evening for the Men's Round Robin. We had 20 participants and everyone had a great time and no new injuries to report. 

John Summerville was the champion winning 19 games. Mike Miller was the silver medalist winning 17 games.  A special thank you to 'Ohio State' Tim and Karen O'Connor for organizing and tracking scoring in Tom Miller's absence.

October Women's Round Robin Results

Congratulations to the winner of October's ladies round robin, Ange Urlaub. There was a tie for second place between Claudia Barnett and Renee Schafer. Thanks to all who participated in our fun afternoon of tennis. The next round robin for the ladies will be November 6th from 1-3PM.

Success on the Courts

The following, listed below, are the St. James USTA Teams who have won championships thus far in 2022. Remember that the Mixed and Combo 2022 seasons are still in progress and there may be more trophies coming this way. The Combo State tournament will held November 3rd-6th. Good luck to all those participating. Congratulations to all the members of these teams.

Klocke / Gangeme Men’s 4.0 / 55+ SET, NC State

Payne / Parker Men’s 3.5 / 65+ SET

Payne / Parker Men’s 3.5 / 55+ SET, NC State, Sectionals, Third Place Finish at Nationals

Moran / Dallachie Women’s 3.0 / 55+ SET

Zaharuk Men’s 3.0 / 55+ SET

Zaharuk Men’s 3.0 / 65+ SET, Second at NC State

Klocke Mixed 8.0 SET

Robinsonx2 Mixed 7.0 / 55+ SET

Zaharuk Men’s 6.5 / 65+ SET

Meissner Men’s 6.5 / 55+ SET

Thomas / Travagliante Women’s 6.5 / 65+ SET

Pelton / Movelle Women’s 6.5 / 55+ SET

Holstein / Zoller Men’s 7.5 / 65+ SET

Holstein / Klocke Men’s 7.5 / 55+ SET

Jimmies

The Jimmies hopes of finishing atop the “A” Division were extinguished Tuesday as they fell twice to Coastal Tire, 16-10 and 13-5. Lack of run production and defensive errors plagued the Jimmies again in both disappointing losses. With a 9-5 record, they have a 4-game lead on the fourth-place Bandits who own a 5-9 record. Now, their goal for the remainder of the season is to avoid dropping to fourth place and a possible match up with the 14-0 Bombers to open the league tournament. Leaders in the first game with 2 hits each were Rob DeBuse, Rodney Mull, and Kevin Lynch. Dave Simco, Charlie Brown, and Joe Ferrera paced the Jimmies offense in the second game with 2 hits apiece. It doesn’t get any easier for the Jimmies as they face the league leading Bombers next Tuesday at Ocean Isle Park.

Remaining 2022 BCSS Fall League Schedule

1 Nov, vs Bombers, Ocean Isle Beach Park

8 Nov, vs Bandits, Smithville Park

15 Nov, League Tournament, Ocean Isle Beach Park

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FIVE ONE-SIDED EMOTIONAL AFFAIRS …

…that ended badly. The X-Men put the brakes on The Express, Split Happens did happen and gave life to Livin’ On A Spare, the Alley Gators had their Pockets Pounded, the Wise Guys had fun with Pin(ing) the Tails, and the Lucky Strikes turned the majestic Eagles into screech owls. When position night was finally over there was a new first place team(X-Men), a new second place, third, fourth, etc, etc. The X-Men’s 4-0 victory included the night’s team high scratch game and series, as well as second best team hdcp game. Second best team scratch game and series went to the Pocket Pounders, along with the evening’s team high hdcp game and series as they took 3 of 4 from the Alley Gators. Rich Shanley of The Pocket Pounders and Rich Plant of the Pin Tails finished one/two again for the second week in a row for high individual scratch game and series honors. Rich S. rolled a 257/649, and

Rich P. a 256/622. Zeke Mendoza bowled the night’s third best scratch game(226) and highest hdcp game(266).

Other top scores from last week were bowled by Bret Sigillo - 611(225), Kevin Kremler - 607(203,203,201), Harry Shoudy - 569(220), Dennis Courtnage - 567(213), Bill Brown - 547, Ron Hawkins - 544, Doug Voegtlin - 528, Jack D’Ambrosio - 527(209), Ray Cook - 524, Joe Stiene - 521, Madis Smit -

518, Tom Green - 517, Rich Wantuck - 516, David Logue - 509, Frank Zell - 203.

In the fifth week of the fall St. James Bocce League season, the opening match was taken by the third-place team, Roll On captained by Ed Boyers 5 to 4, moving into second-place. On court # 1, Rolling Thunder’s John DelSordo and Bob Kunze held off Roll On by taking two of the three games. On court #2, Roll On’s Monika Charlesworth and Lou D’Abramo took two of the three games. On court #3, the combination of Dennis Falkenstein, Dan Diehl and Rob McKinley took two of the three games sealing the match victory for Roll On.

In the second match, first-place team Bocce Blasters captained by Nat Scaccianoce held on to their ranking by winning 6 to 3. On court #1, Joe Polak and Jean Ross held off the Bocce Blasters by taking two of the three games for DaBoccery captained by Wayne Dennis. On court #2, Bob Paterson and Rob Faulkner took two of the three games for the Bocce Blasters. On court #3, Nat Scaccianoce walked the court and swept all three games to complete match win for his team.

The standings after five weeks are:

St. James Bocce administers a 1-on-1 bocce 'ladder'. A 'ladder' is a competitive list of players who challenge each other to matches with the goal of rising to the top of the list. To sign-up or for questions email us here.

Players of all skill levels are invited to play on Saturdays mornings during open play at Waterway Park from 9-11AM.

Inter-Community League 

September 6 – November 17

St. James Pickleball players are participating in the first event of this kind in our area: Inter-Community Pickleball League, from September 6th through November 17th. The teams are participating in the South Conference which includes St. James, Brunswick Forest, Winding River, and Waterford. Play is being held at each of the participating teams’ locations, with playoffs at the HOP. Twenty-eight (28) games will be played in each round and includes both daytime and evening play. 

SJPA has two 3.5 men & women combined teams and one 3.0 team. Each match consists of men’s, women’s, and mixed doubles play. Captains Andrea Velez, Sandy Schach, Eileen Lynch, and Susan Perette will determine each week which players compete in each match.

Congratulations to the St. James Jimmies who continue on to the semi-finals.

The current standings, as of week 6, are:

Click here for the SJPMYC Website.

We are looking for our next ride to be on Friday, December 2nd. Of course, this is weather dependent, but since early December can be ideal for biking, let’s plan on it. Details of the ride location will be decided and sent out closer to the date.

Please contact Debra Charpentier Deb or J. Taylor Ryan Taylor or both.

Please let us know you will help organize, plan, and join us for the ride!

Also, please forward to your biker friends. The December 2 ride could be Wrightsville Beach, Oak Island, Southport, Carolina/Kure Beach, or anywhere.

The St. James Ping Pong Club currently has over 40 members and meets at the Community Center, Mondays at 6PM and Wednesdays at 3PM.

We welcome new members living in St. James. There is a $25 fee ($40 for couples) to join the club. We have five tables to keep many players in action and no one sits for long. Stop by or contact Gary Mlynek, here.

St. James Men’s Billiard League is looking for players and or team captains.

• Have a table and you want to host.

• We have teams that need players.

• Looking to be a “sub” for various teams & occasional play.

Our season will begin shortly after Labor Day and end in early April. We play on Thursday Nights starting at 7PM and matches usually last two hours or so. Questions? Nick Nicolaides, 910-253-4084; email here.

Sunday Night Casual Bowling is fun bowling at Planet Fun starting at 6:15PM. Cost is $6pp for three games, shoes, and ball. Any Sunday you want to join the fun in Shallotte, email Charlie and Bev Mastrovich, ahead of time how many are interested.  Arrive at Planet Fun by 6PM. Practice begins at 6:15PM.

The Fall league is closed with 22 teams. Next season starts in January. 

This is a fun handicap league & bowlers of ALL levels are welcome to join.

Teams may have 4-6 members with 4 bowling each week & must include at least 1 member of the opposite sex. We also welcome subs.

Sign up with a complete team or we will find a team for you.

Email your name and phone to Bev to sign up.

Questions? Bev or Charlie Mastrovich, 910-477-2030 or 910-477-2050.

Free Disc Golf Clinics

Free Disc Golf lessons. Male or Female. Young or Senior. Any age. If you can throw a frisbee you can play...in the woods and some open field fairways. Played similar to ball golf but you use discs and not clubs. We want to teach you how to play. No athleticism needed. Just fun, fresh air and exercise. We will loan you discs to get started. We teach a little before we start and as we go. Visit Facebook here for more information as well as here. Or contact Email Shelia, 571-332-0696; Email Kevin, 917-499-4638.

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ICMC coordinator, Lou DiDonato, Email here.

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