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Tidbits from the Gerald R. Fortier Bowling League

January 27, 2026

Week 18: Again, we had NO 200 games but did the “20 Below Goys” ever put on a show. They took 1^st in all series.

Frank Ward (“20 Below Boys”) 199 – 16 pins over overage

Bruce Burger (“20 Below Boys”) – 171, 186, 191 – 21 pins over average

Roy Tutunjian (“20 Below Boys”) – 156, 171, 184 – 31 pins over average

“20 Below Boys” team is the hottest team in the league. Watch out “Four Aces.” Roy Tutunjian (“Bob Feller”) is on fire. Last year, I almost had him in the “tennis club.” Bruce (“BB”) Burger is one of the Elite 6. And Frank (“CFO”) Ward is as steady as they come.

Hats off to Bob Callahan’s “Dudes”  for being the “Choir Boys.”  And this was without Monty.

See you Thursday! Bring money!!

Bill Plifka

“The Candyman”

Week 17: Had no 200 games, but some nice scores:

                Bruce “BB” Burger 195

                Karl “the Swede” Peterson 195, 191

                Will Helmlinger “President” 194, 194, 185

Good-bye Bears. There is one “unhappy puppy” in Osterville. Guess who?

Go Pats! And if you lost power near the end of the Bears game – call 800-934-6489 and get a rebate. I got $31.56.

This week, on the lanes 15 and 16, we have the “Dudes” vs. the “Bad Boys.” The “Dudes’ will be given an “old-fashioned” whipping. Callahan belongs in my “tennis club.” If he has any talent at all – it might be on the baseball diamond. “Bad Boys” to sweep the “Dudes.” Enough said!

Super Bowl tickets will be available starting this week.

See you all at the lanes!

Bill Plifka

Tidbits from the Gerald R. Fortier Bowling League

January 13, 2026

Thursday, January 8, 2026, we had our annual “9 Tap,” and the winners are:

• ·         Karl Peterson – 281. The B.U. grad not only won the high single but took home the high three game series. Enjoy that bottle of French wine, Karl!
• ·         Will Helmlinger – 265. What’s new? The President is our best bowler.
• ·         Doug Scott – 257. The “Bus Driver” has been steady all year.
• ·         Bob “Stoney” Stone – 252. “Stoney,” I still can’t believe it.
• ·         Mike Curtis – 251. Mike is having a good year.

Our OMC President, Ronnie Farguhar, had a nice 250. Sorry-no cigar! He had a request made. We’ll bring it up prior to bowling this Thursday.

Bring your “A” game!

Bill Plifka

“The Candyman”

 

December 22, 2025

Week 15 – December 18 was our last week bowling for 2025. Congrats to Bruce Burger who had two, yes, two 200+ games.

Our next bowling day is January 8, 2026. It’s “Nine-Tap” day. (For anyone who is not familiar with “Nine-Tap”: knock down 9 pins on your first ball, and it counts as a strike.) And don’t forget that 5 bowlers will be prize winners. My 5 picks to be in the money are: Tom Rezendes, John Conant, Bob Caprio, Mike Curtis, and Mark Sabina. However, my prediction may be “a kiss of death.”

Don’t take it too seriously, but is anyone interested in a “practice” session on January 6? Call me!

Scones coming up (by popular request), and you don’t have to be from across the pond to enjoy.

Football pool is a go, again this season. See you next year (January 8, 2026).

Happy Holidays to all!!!!

 

Bill Plifka

“The Candyman"

Week 14 - The “Four Aces” are still leading and there is an interesting story behind this. Dave (the Albany Flyer) Cady had his worst day in years. His legs are causing him trouble. Along comes Bob Caprioano, Don Lee and company to pick up the “Four Aces” and split with the “Bad Boys” – who are not “bad” anymore.

Don Lee wins a poinsettia with a 245-handicap game. Don Lee is “Mr. Dead Eye.”

Bruce Burger wins the other poinsettia with a 630-handicap series. Bruce is a first-year bowler with us. Way to go, Bruce!

I’m looking for bowlers to be put into my “Tennis Club.” Watch out!

Anyone interested in another Super Bowl pool???

See you all on Thursday, December 18, which is the last time we bowl before taking a break the holidays!

Bill Plifka

“The Candyman”

Tidbits from the Gerald R. Fortier Bowling League

December 2, 2025

Week 12 had the “Dudes” facing the “Bad Boys.” The “Dudes” handed the “Bad Boys” an “old-fashioned whipping.” The “Bad Boys’ are not “bad” anymore. They are acting like a bunch of “choir boys.”

Week’s team top scores:

                Team Scratch Game – Dudes with a 724

                Team Scratch Series – Dudes with a 2084

                Team Handicap Game – Dudes with a 982

                Team Handicap Series – Dudes with a 2858

Bob (the Ambassador) Callahan led the team with a week high of 605. To think, I almost had him in the ”tennis club.”

Jimmy Dunbar – WE WANT TO SEE YOU!

Kenny Leonard – WE ALSO MISS YOU. I need help holding up the “old guard.”

Monte (the Trooper) Gilardi has a birthday coming up – December 8. Happy Birthday!!

See you all at the lanes this Thursday December 4!

Bill Plifka

“The Candyman”

Tidbits from the Gerald R. Fortier Bowling League

December 2, 2025

Week 12 had the “Dudes” facing the “Bad Boys.” The “Dudes” handed the “Bad Boys” an “old-fashioned whipping.” The “Bad Boys’ are not “bad” anymore. They are acting like a bunch of “choir boys.”

Week’s team top scores:

                Team Scratch Game – Dudes with a 724

                Team Scratch Series – Dudes with a 2084

                Team Handicap Game – Dudes with a 982

                Team Handicap Series – Dudes with a 2858

Bob (the Ambassador) Callahan led the team with a week high of 605. To think, I almost had him in the ”tennis club.”

Jimmy Dunbar – WE WANT TO SEE YOU!

Kenny Leonard – WE ALSO MISS YOU. I need help holding up the “old guard.”

Monte (the Trooper) Gilardi has a birthday coming up – December 8. Happy Birthday!!

See you all at the lanes this Thursday December 4!

Bill Plifka

“The Candyman”

Tidbits from the Gerald R. Fortier Bowling League

November 18, 2025

Week 11 had the “Four Aces” and the “Pretenders” tied for first place. They faced each other – “head-on.” The “Four Aces” were red hot and they gave the “Pretenders” a good old fashioned “whipping.”

• ·         Bob Caprio bowled 23 pins above his average.
• ·         Don (Gentleman Don) Lee was 21 pins above his average.
• ·         Mark (Polish tenor) Sabina was 41 pins his average and a new season high 259 with his handicap.
• ·         Dave (Albany Flyer) Cady was 17 pins above his average.

The “Pretenders” were without the “President” who was out sick. Could he have made up the difference?

Dave Cady – 228 season high game

Mark Sabina – 210 game

Don Lee – 205 game

Way to go, guys!

See you all Thursday! Bring your “A” game.

Bill Plifka

“The Candyman”

Tidbits from the Gerald R. Fortier Bowling League

November 10, 2025

A few weeks ago, Jimmy (Lefty) Ruane helped to destroy the “Bad Boys.” He was 33 pins above his average. Now, Week 10: he bowls a 164 (handicap game of 236). There is “no quit” in this guy!!! Jimmy had done much for OMC – Bottle Redemption as his “cup of tea.” What a job he has done for OMC. Thank you and welcome back to being a regular substitute bowler.

Mike Curtis was “hot, hot, hot.” We 9, he had a handicap game of 249 and a handicap series of 693. These are both season highs – so far! Keep it up, Mike.

Is it true that the “Dudes” went 0 for 17 on the Red Pins? Pris money keeps going up. Thanks, guys for your efforts and “financial” contributions (25 cents for each missed Red Pin ). Maybe there will be a year-end “reward” for this 0 for 17 performance?

“Jar Heads” whipped the “Bad Boys.” Doug (the Bus Driver) Scott had a 615-handicap series – 25 pins over his average. Forest Casterline had a 606-handicap series – 22 pins over his average.

The match of the year is coming up in Week 11. The “Four Aces” and “The Pretenders” are both in first place. Both have a record of 60-20. Dave Cady vs. Will Helmlinger’s team.

We need more candy! Got any “left-overs” from Trick or Treat night? No tricks from me!

See you all Thursday!

Bill Plifka

“The Candyman”

Week 2 of 2025-26 Season (to read more, click the icon on the left)

Week 2 has the “Four Aces” on top with a perfect 16-0 record. Mulligan, Lee, Sabina and Cady.

Dave Cady (the Albany Flyer) with a 215. 

Will Helmlinger (the President) with a 213.

I must retract my words. Monte (the Trooper) Gilardi does make the 10 pin – occasionally!!

Welcome aboard a new “sub” – Bruce Farrell.

The “Candyman” has a surprise this coming Thursday the 18^th. George French will be happy.

To all you OMC Members! Something you might enjoy. Join us at the Ryan’s Lanes on Thursday’s at 10:00am. You might be surprised how much fun it is.

Bill Plifka

“The Candyman”