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Newcomers Shine in Turkey Quads
Two newcomers with provisional ratings shook up this year’s Turkey Quads. In Quad A, Andrew Beeksma, in his second rated OTB event, pushed his provisional rating into the 1900s by scoring 2.5 points to share the quad title with Michael Cambareri. The two drew in their first round encounter. Arnav Wadikar, a freshman at LC…
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Great Turkey Open Turnout
The annual Turkey Open in Missoula drew a very large turnout of 43 players, including seven with Spokane CC ties. Top seed Michael Cambareri went a perfect 5-0 to win the event by a full point. Third seed Brad Bodie finished 4-1 in a multi-way tie for second place. They paced the Spokane connection. Dave…
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Ellen Collyer Obituary
Ellen Collyer’s obituary was published on October 31st, her favorite holiday. This lengthy piece was beautifully written and is a wonderful tribute to someone we all miss. Ellen COLLYER Obituary (2021) – Spokane, WA – Spokesman-Review (legacy.com)
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Ellen Collyer 1952-2020
We are sad to report the death of Ellen Collyer on Tuesday, December 15, 2020. She was 68. No services are scheduled. Ellen was the widow of Dave Collyer, the club’s primary organizer and strongest player of the 1980s, as well as the mother of NM Curt Collyer, the strongest player raised in Spokane. Ellen…
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David Groenig, M.D. (1924-2020)
Former SCC champion David Groenig passed away October 9, two days before his 96th birthday. Dr. Groenig moved to Spokane in the late 1950s and won his first club championship in 1959. According to Steve Fabian’s club history, Groenig also won five consecutive championships from 1966 through 1970. He was an Expert level player during…