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Tidbits from the Gerald R. Fortier Bowling League

April 6, 2026

Week 27

Frank (“Mr. CFO”) Ward – 201 – finally!

Karl (the “Quiet One”) Peterson – 200. Karl has been bowling great all season.

Will (“Mr.  President”) Helmlinger – 199. Sorry, I can’t call it. You’ve gotten enough press ALL year.

The “Four Aces” have 1^st place all sold up. “The Pretenders” are solid in 2^nd place, but the battle is for the next four positions. Only 4 points separate these four teams.

I have more than enough candy to finish the season. My call has been answered! No money ever came out of the “kitty.” Thank you! Thank you, guys!

See you soon. “Don’t give up the ship.”

And remember that our bowling season ends on April 23 AND our annual banquet is April 30 at the Yarmouth House. So far, we have 28 confirmations. There is still plenty of time to make your entrée selection. Email Will Helmlinger today!

Bill Plifka

Alias “The Candyman”

Tidbits from the Gerald R. Fortier Bowling League

March 31, 2026

Week 26

Dave (“Albany Flyer”) Cady with a league seasonal high of 278. WOW! Dave had 10 strikes, but “lost” that string to the “Bad Boys: with a 1036.

Will Helmlinger (“the President) with a 248.

Peter (“the Tall One”) Dornemann with a 221. Handicap of 286. Great, Peter!!

Tom (“Caveman”) Kaveney with a 214. The Snowbird must have like the Florida climate.

Frank (“Mr. CFO”) Ward with 190’s. Sorry I can’t call it.

Frank (“Mr. CFO”) Ward wins again in the 50-50.

We have birthdays coming up in April. I will bake. Need candy!

Bring your “A” game.

And remember that our bowling season ends on April 23 AND our annual banquet is April 30 at the Yarmouth House. Details will be coming out soon. Stay tuned.

Bill Plifka

Alias “The Candyman”

Tidbits from the Gerald R. Fortier Bowling League

March 19, 2026

Week 25 (March 19 results. Sorry for the unexpected delay)

200 games:

                John (The Banker) Conant     222

                Bruce (B.B.) Burger                     208

                Dave (Albany Flyer)                     201

The man from Whitman (John Conant) was on fire. I’m sure his lovely wife, Cindy, got an earful – “How Great Thou Art.” Remember John, Cindy can outrun and out golf you!!

“How the worm turns!” Last week, Bob Callahan had a nice 189 game. I gave him a “hats off.” This week, a spare in the 10^th box was a saver. Bob Callahan broke 100. His score was 107! Can you do it again, Bob?

Steve (Gus) Gustafson was a +18 above his season’s average. Frank (Mr. CFO) Ward was +22 over his season’s average. But I can’t call a 199.

On March 26, in memory of George French, we are having special candy and sandwiches. Guess what?

See you all Thursday.

And remember that our bowling season ends on April 23 AND our annual banquet is April 30 at the Yarmouth House. Details will be coming out soon. Stay tuned.

Bill Plifka

Alias “The Candyman”

Tidbits from the Gerald R. Fortier Bowling League

March 16, 2026

Week 24

Bruce (“B.B.”) Burger had a nice 238 game.

The “Dudes,” led by Bob Callahan, did-up the “Bad Boys.” Hats off to the “Dudes.” Gary Molyneaux had a 220 game. Gary, “I hate you,” but thanks for the candy. Next time, I’ll keep my mouth shut.

This coming Thursday, March 19, is a special day for some of us. I’ve got a surprise for all!

 

See you all Thursday. And bring your “A” game, please.

Bill Plifka

Alias “The Candyman”

Tidbits from the Gerald R. Fortier Bowling League

March 9, 2026

Week 23

Today, I don’t want to talk about teams because 1^st place is all sewed up. I want to talk about individuals.

On lanes 19-20: Karl (Mr. Nice Guy) Peterson was “on fire.” He needed a 10 on his final ball to tie Will Helmlinger with a 246. Got it!  Will and Karl were tied with a season high of 246 each.

But wait…less than an hour later, it was a different story. Bruce (B.B.) Burger (on lanes 19-20) was about to upset the “apple cart.” Frame 1 – an open. Frame 2 – a spare. Then 8 straight strikes. Bruce had a 258 – a new season high. Wow! Great!!

Dave (Albany Flyer) Cady won our Scholarship 50/50. $125.00 to Dave and the same for the Scholarship Fund.

There is “bad blood” on lanes 17-18. The “Bad Boys” will give the “Dudes” an old-fashioned beating. Bob Callahan is a “has been.”

See you all Thursday.

Bill Plifka

“The Candyman”

Tidbits from the Gerald R. Fortier Bowling League

March 2, 2026

Week 22

In my opinion, the “Four Aces” are long gone. No one is going to catch them, but don’t mention it to “The Pretenders.”

Will Helmlinger’s crew are “red hot.”

                Will Helmlinger +23 ASA (Above Season’s Average)

                Gus Gustafson + 22 ASA

Mike Curtis +18 ASA

Other bowlers:

                Bruce Farrel +27 ASA

Roy Tununjian +26 ASA

                Gene Mulligan +18 ASA

               

Will (the President) Helmlinger with a 246, which is a league and season high. Wow!

Roy (Bob Feller) Tutunjian a nice 200 game.

Bruce (BB) Burger a 198. Sorry, I can’t call it.

As you know, last Thursday was cancelled. A good call, Will. This Thursday is our “February” 50/50 Scholarship Raffle. Bring an extra Sawbuck or a double Sawbuck.

See you Thursday. “A” game, please!

Bill Plifka

“The Candyman”

Tidbits from the Gerald R. Fortier Bowling League

February 16, 2026

Week 21: 200 games

                Doug “the Bus Driver” Scott – 212. He has been bowling great all year.

                Bruce “BB” Burger – 202. Bruce has become one of our top five bowlers this season.

Bob Callahan is back in town. That man has more travel miles than I have hair on my head. Yes, even 70 years ago.

The “Four Aces” have a 26-point lead. The “runaway train” picked up six. Dave “Albany Flyer” Cady was +20 over his average. Don “Dead Eye” Lee was +9 over his average. Too bad, he needs help handling the “Red Pin” coin collector without dropping it and spilling all the coins out. He has the best straight ball in the league.

Karl “Lucky” Peterson was 21 pins above his average to lead the “Bad Boys” to an 8-point sweep.

See everyone this Thursday. Candy, I have!

Bill Plifka

“The Candyman”

Tidbits from the Gerald R. Fortier Bowling League

February 10, 2026

Week 20:  Dave Cady – a 204 game. Dave was 14 pins above his average.

Last week I called the “Four Aces” a “run-away train.” Did I ever hit the nail on the head!! First in all four series.

                Mark “Polish Tenor” Sabina: +21 above his average

                Dave “Albany Flyer” Cady:  +14 above his average

                Jim “Lefty” Ruane:  +8 above his average

Other top bowlers:

                Karl Peterson: +18 above his average

                Gary Molyneaux: +21 above his average

                Kevin McCarthy: +16 above his average

Super Bowl winners:

                Karl Peterson: Final Score

                Steve Briggs: Halftime Score

                Doug Scott and Dave Cady: Quarters

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

Bill Plifka

“The Candyman”

Tidbits from the Gerald R. Fortier Bowling League

February 3, 2026

Week 19:  The “Four Aces” have a 20-point lead over the second place “Pretenders.” They are playing like a “run-away train.” To stop them, any team has to bring their “A” game. What will Karl Peterson’s “Hoods” do?

Bruce “BB” Burger – 202. The only 200 game.

The initial 50-50 Scholarship fund drawing was a huge success. Frank Ward was $128.00 richer. Will Helmlinger – great job.

Ronnie Farquhar – give me a call, please!

We have 30+ bowlers in the league (includes both regular bowlers and substitutes). Thirty plus generous bowlers I have ever met! There is no “bad blood.” I have yet to touch the “kitty” for candy. We have a great bunch of guys, and we’re going to keep it that way!! Amen!!

Super Bowl Sunday. Good Luck!

Bill Plifka

“The Candyman”

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”