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‘Rest of the World’ fast into Irish Coffee while Asian Team celebrates

J&M Bar wins PSC President’s Trophy

61-year-old amputee swims 15 km from Dusit Resort to Larn Island

Golden Coin beats Winchester Club 4-0, now in first place

Big “Mo” strikes again

“Back Door” shoots an Albatross at Burapha

Hard work at Eastern Star

Local courses getting crowded

Compelling winners at 15th PSC Member’s Tournament

Cinderella vs. “The Greatest Show on Turf”

Fortt wins Rising Sun Thursday outing

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‘Rest of the World’ fast into Irish Coffee while Asian Team celebrates

by Mike Franklin

On Friday 25th January, in the sunny setting of a well prepared Eastern Star Course, and with no visiting groups of golfers to be seen, forty nine lady golfers teed off for the much anticipated match ‘Asia vs. The Rest of the World’, competing for the Shenanigans Asia Challenge Cup.

In all, thirteen countries were represented to make the ‘Rest of the World’ team truly international, with the strongest contingent coming from Holland, no doubt inspired by Captain Kitty Stor. Surprisingly, just twenty-two of the field were farang with the mainly Thai Asia Team generously lending players to balance the sides.

(L to R) Asian Team Captain Usa Chaiyusit, prize giving emcee Mike Franklin and Rest of the World Team Captain Kitty Stor share a moment in the spotlight after a great day of golf. Stay tuned - the next women’s tournament should be coming soon!

Asia Team captain, Usa ‘Noi’ Chaiyusit did a fine job leading her side with intense tactical discussion on the Tuesday prior, after the Shenanigans fortnightly outing, and again on the day before the tournament when sixteen of the Asian Team were rounded up for a practice round at Eastern Star. The pre-match get together at Shenanigans produced further encouragement and the Asian ladies must have felt they had a slight edge as many play regularly together and are familiar with the Eastern Star layout.

Not all of the Rest of the World ladies had that advantage or, perhaps, the same feeling that they were representing their country for the first time, as the Thai women clearly did.

Nevertheless, everyone played the best they could and when it was not going too well they certainly had fun. The camaraderie on the course was a joy to see, and friendships were clearly established.

At the halfway turn there was a special treat in store. Shenanigans landlord, Kim Fletcher, resplendent in black tie, accompanied by an even more impressive and distinguished Steve Ryser in white tails and top hat, served the ladies with chilled champagne, chef-made curry puffs and sausage rolls to fuel them for their second nine holes. If that was not enough, the special touch was the long-stemmed red rose given to each of the competitors to wish them well. That idea was down to Steve Ryser, who also brought a tear to wife Toy’s eye as he was wearing the white wedding suit from 12 years back and she already on an emotional high from recently sinking a birdie putt.

That done, the battle of the second nine holes took place in good spirits and some good golf too.

Scoring was combined Stableford, an Asian Pair competing against two R o’W, and the pair with the most Stableford points winning that group match and a point for the team.

Pairings and teeing order were decided by the two captains submitting pairs and teeing order independently, and tournament director, Mike Franklin, matching them together.

The final results produced a decisive win for Asia 8 1/2 points to the Rest of the World 4. The Stableford points tally was Asia: 825 to Ro’W 719.

Asia took the lion’s share of the technical prizes, the four near pins sponsored by Kizwa ‘OK’ Ladies Golf fashions.

The best pairs Stableford combined scores came from Mam Trayling & Kwuan for Asia; and Wil Agerbeek & Joke van Amelsvoort for the Rest of the World. Best individual scores came from Wanvilai for Asia, and Wipa, one of the Asian Team seconded to the Rest of the World.

The party back at Shenanigans was everything one could hope for after such a good day at Eastern Star. The new international carvery was the menu of the day and the prize giving proceedings, emceed by Mike Franklin and assisted by Day Captain Tam, featured many prizes and trophies culminating in the presentation of the Shenanigans Asia Challenge Cup to the victorious Asian Team with each team member receiving a splendid blue and gold engraved Beladon coffee mug. Not forgetting the sporting ‘Rest of the World’ Team players either, who each received a Shenanigans Irish Coffee voucher which was redeemed with remarkable speed.

Wayne Ogonoski and Tony Stevens were efficiently active at registration and carried out the scoring. Bill Hurd was visibly active as a tee marshal at Eastern Star with Khun Jirawat and Khun Sririla covering course and clubhouse services. From Shenanigans, Khun Wanchai did all the hard work superbly at the halfway turn and afterwards in the clubhouse.

The return match, which received a unanimous approval from all the players, is not in doubt and it is just the date which needs to be fixed. Careful attention to other event dates and availability of ladies from Bangkok groups should ensure an even bigger turnout next time.

For now, it was just another good Shenanigans friendly golf day, and an especially good day for Ladies Golf.

Technical Results:

Near pins: #4 Oradee Kaesavane, #8 Somporn Saenkla, #12 Wanpen Tonsamran, and #15 Usa Chaiyusit.

Long putts: #7 Mam Trayling and #10 Keaw Somkid.

Straight drives: #2 Kalaya Petek and #14 Saranya Chaiyanon.

Long drives: #13 (Asia) Saranya Chaiyanon and # 9 (R o’ W) Gundi Clement

Best Pairs Stableford Asia: Mam Trayling 41 pts. and Wanpen Tonsamran 45 pts.

Best Pairs Stableford - Ro’W: Wil Agerbeek 36 pts. and Joke van Amelsvoort 34 pts.

Best Individual Score Asia: Wanvilai 47 pts.

Best Individual Score - Ro’W: Wipa 45 pts.


J&M Bar wins PSC President’s Trophy

J&M Bar from Soi Yodsak won the Pattaya Sports Club President’s Fishing Trophy for the year ending 2001. The winning fish of the 2-day tournament was a magnificent specimen of a Queen Mackerel weighing in at 19 lbs., one of the biggest known to have been caught in local waters.

John Evans from Shropshire, England was the outright winner. John is a well known coarse fisherman, and prior to his coming to Thailand he was the English secretary for coarse fishing, an extremely busy and important job.

Frank Collins (left), Pattaya Sports Club fishing chairman presents the President’s Trophy to John Evans (right) as his many admirers from J&M Bar look to get into the picture.

Second place went to Middy Campbell, also of J&M Bar, who weighed in with a 16 lb. Spanish Mackerel.

Boat captains were Captain Dang with the winner and Captain Savang with the runner-up.

PSC Fishing Chairman Frank Collins, who also competed with his two teams from Fish ‘n Trips, presented the Trophy to John Evans on behalf of the Pattaya Sports Club. The Eternal Trophy will stay in the halls of the PSC’s administration building.

The PSC Presidents Cup fishing tournament has traditionally been held in December but as of 2002 will be annually held in June. The reason for the change has been the unsuitable weather during December for the last 3 years. To enter this competition, one must have taken part in at least 2 events prior to June and thereafter the competition qualifying events will increase to five.

For further information contact PSC fishing chairman Frank Collins at the Fish & Trips Bar on Soi Yodsak or Middy Campbell at J&M Bar on Soi Yodsak.


61-year-old amputee swims 15 km from Dusit Resort to Larn Island

An avid swimmer and former combat veteran, 61 year old Navee Khanuchdis not only defies the passing of time, but has overcome a traumatic leg amputation which he underwent while serving in the Thai military. Attempting to set a new long distance swimming record, Navee swam 15 kilometers from the Dusit Hotel Resort in Pattaya to Larn Island on January 22. Beginning his feat of endurance, Navee started his swim at 11 a.m. from North Pattaya Beach and swam to the island in 6 hours and 10 minutes.

Navee Khanuchdis is still an avid swimmer at 61.

Navee has performed other long-distance swims in Pattaya waters. In 1988 he swam a 2 km distance from Pattaya to Koh Chun, and in February of last year he completed a swim from Larn Island to Jomtien Beach, a distance of 10 km, in 5 hours flat.

Navee estimated that the swim last Tuesday would take him approximately 7 hours, depending on winds and currents, but he shaved the time off considerably, and 6 hours and 10 minutes was an amazing accomplishment.

Accompanied by members from the Pattaya Ocean Rescue Unit, he was provided with security and supplied with shark repellent, although Navee was little bothered about the matter of sharks.

The one legged man is a father of two children and makes his trade as a merchant after holding the rank of sergeant in the Thai military 27 years ago. Asked about any special preparation for his record setting swims, Navee said only that he often swims the Chao Phraya River and that bananas are a regular part of his diet.

Born on January 15, 1941, Navee served in the Thai military with a marines communication unit, a mechanized army unit, and was with a special forces unit assigned to the Special Warfare Center in Lop Buri. He lost his leg in an explosion while serving with Headquarters Company, 1st Airborne Battalion from Cam Erawan in Lop Buri, which was in combat during a campaign fighting communist terrorists in the Phu Phan mountains in northeast Thailand’s Sakhon Kakhon Province in 1967.

His age and physical handicap are of no concerns due to his daily exercise routine which keeps him physically fit and strengthens his mind and spirit. He said that it is very important to be confident in one’s own abilities. He added that perseverance is a trait which must be worked at while maintaining a degree of caution.


Golden Coin beats Winchester Club 4-0, now in first place

PSC Friday Bowling League

PSC’s “over 200” bowlers this week were: Otto 208, Rich 206, Mio 204, Toy 202 and Ooy 200.

The House of the Golden Coin took all 4 games from Winchester Club and moved into first place in the Pattaya Sports Club Friday Bowling League.

In other league action, Sultans of Swing and VFW split 2-2, Shakey Pete’s won 4-0 from Cafe Kronborg and Cafe Ole beat Three Sisters 3-1.

This season is one of the most balanced leagues PSC have seen with the 1st place team only 3 games in front of the fifth place team.

Team Standings

House of the Golden Coin
Winchester Club
Sultans of Swing
VFW Post 9876
Shakey Pete’s
Cafe Ole
Cafe Kronborg
Three Sisters

41-31
39.5-32.5
39.5-32.5
39-33
38-34
31.5-40.5
30-42
29.5-42.5


Big “Mo” strikes again

PSC Three Sisters Golf

Not being satisfied with winning the “B” flight in the Pattaya Sports Club monthly tournament with 41 points, Bob Moberg came back with a vengeance on Monday to win the bragging rights. Bob won the first 14 skins before letting his golfing partners get one each to end the day - hole 18 was tied. Bob came in with a smashing 44 points to demolish the field.

Bob “Mo” Moberg bragged all the way to the bank with 14 Skins and 44 points at the 3 Sisters SCC competition Monday 21 Jan. Keith Phillips brought up the anchor with 22 points.

Jerry Lien, who had finished earlier, thought that he might have won the bragging rights with 40 points, but found out that he actually came in third (he had a few choice words for Bob upon hearing that Bob had 44 points). Coming in second was Fast Eddie with 41 points. This was the best that Eddie has shot in a long time.

Coming in with another good score for the day was Jacques Thibaut with 39 points. Good shooting guys! Expect all of your handicaps to be adjusted by next week.

This week there was a mix-up on the bag holder. It was thought that Ian Edwards had won the position as bag holder for the week, but late comer Keith Phillips managed to stumble pass Ian and grabbed the bag on his way down to 22 points. Congratulations Ian - sorry but we had to change the pictures for the paper. Anyway, fun was had by all as Papa Ray supplied the snacks for the golfers at the Caddy Shack Two.


“Back Door” shoots an Albatross at Burapha

IPGC TAGGS Golf from The Haven

During a week when more than a hundred golfers played in the three competitions from The Haven, no less than twenty-nine members made a trip to the winners’ podium to collect their spoils of the day. It was also a week that saw seven new members and fourteen returnees welcomed by Richard Livingston the resident PGA professional. New members included Kenneth Moss, Patrick Browne, Lee Duncan, Christopher Davisson, Frank Trinkle and Einar Widness, whilst the returnees comprised of Lars Schackt, Stan Goodwin, Per Aschan, Len and Jean Utting, Brian Prime, Matt Millar, Dan Maclean, Tore Eliasson, Dave Drew, Brian Cole, Doug and Wendy Hollingsworth. Many of these featured in the prizes during the week’s competitions.

Due to space restrictions your correspondent can only pick out a few highlights of the week as follows.

Serge Straeten’s fantastic 6 up at the notoriously difficult Navy Course stands out as the best result and is a further validation of “the Pin Eye coaching system”. Russell has been so overwhelmed with requests for lessons, he now requires students to bring their own 3 woods to be driven up the practice range.

“Back Door” Bob, playing the stroke index two 471 yard par five 10th at Burapha, hit a wedge to six feet for his second and sunk the putt for a net Albatross and five Stableford points. If that’s not slipping through the back door, I don’t know what is.

Monday 21st January - Pluataluang Thai Navy Course (Bogey)

1st: Serge Straeten, 6 up
2nd: Bob Lindborg, 4 up
3rd: Brian Kelly, 1 up cb9 1 up
4th: Lamud Lindborg, 1 up cb9 1 down
5th: Doug Hollingsworth, 1 up cb9 2 down

Wednesday 23rd January - Sriracha International (Stroke)

1st Division

1st: Per Aschan, 67
2nd: Al Rolnik, 71
3rd: Chuck Carrier, 72 cb9 33
4th: Harry Riley, 72 cb9 34.5
5th: Klaus Schackt, 72 cb9 36.5

2nd Division

1st: Mo Bertrand, 69 cb9 35
2nd: Lamud Lindborg, 69 cb9 37.5
3rd: Ray Hurd, 70 cb9 34.5
4th: Harald Cranz, 70 cb9 36.5

After 2 competitions without a winner, the enormous pool was shared between Per Aschan, Frank Trinkle and Paul Coutoumas.

Friday 25th January - Burapha Golf Club (Stableford)

1st Division

1st: Arthur Hancock, 41 cb9 20
2nd: Al Rolnik, 41 cb9 19
3rd: Murray Kerr, 40
4th: Christopher Davisson, 39
5th: Russell Finch, 38 cb9 21
6th: Dave Drew, 38 cb9 17

2nd Division

1st: Dan Maclean, 41
2nd: Herb Schwieterman, 40 cb9 22
3rd: Larry Ball, 40 cb9 18
4th: Jimmy Little, 39 cb9 21
5th: Bob Lindborg, 39 cb9 19
6th: Rob Bennett, 39 cb9 18

The twos pool was shared between Einar Widness, Bob Lindborg, Doug Campbell, Don Scott, Kenneth Moss and Harry Riley.


Hard work at Eastern Star

IPGC Pattaya Golf Society at the Bunker

Ten years ago there was an insignificant coconut plantation near the beach at Phala, Ban Chang, but that was before Robert Trent Jones Jr. set about transforming it into one of the most attractive and challenging golf courses on the Eastern Seaboard. The remnants of the plantation can be seen on every fairway at Eastern Star, flanked by man-made lakes, and this was the challenge facing the Bunker Boys on Tuesday, 22nd January, when they set about chasing the Bunker’s weekly medal competition.

The large field was cut at 19 and under, and in division one Michael Dige took the honours with a very neat 74, just nosing out Bill Hewitt and Norman Brooks on 75.

In division two the only sub-par round of the day was recorded by Kevin Wilson, soon to return to the UK, and he was well ahead of the chasing group of George Meigh, Clive Harris and Fireman Danny Greer, all on net 76.

Clive Harris and Colin Wilkes both recorded two’s on their cards, thus sharing the Bunker Super Sawng award and seven handicapper, Stan Goodwin, was an early favourite for the Bunker Banana Booby with his gross 92! This feat was soon eclipsed, however, when Per Aschan picked up after four futile putts at the first, not realising he was playing medal. Silly Billy!

At the end of the day the true winner was Robert Trent Jones and the beauty of the former coconut plantation. Follow the Bunker regularly at http://www.thebunkerboys.com


Local courses getting crowded

PSC Golf from the Cafe Kronborg

Monday 21st January - Bangpra (Stableford)

The oldest course on the Eastern Seaboard was host to a Stableford competition in two flights, A flight 0-19, B flight 20 and up.

Steady Ebrahim took the A flight with 39 points, Chuck Carriere was second with 37 points, Brian Blackford third on 34 points & John Reynisson fourth, also with 34 points but losing third on count back.

The B flight was won by Joe Sebastion with 40 points, second came Werner Strub on 37 points, third came Pete Galle on 30 points beating Harold Gruber also 30 points into fourth place.

Near pins: 2nd Werner Strub, 8th Don Richardson, 12th Kevin Ward and 17th Rund Heldzinger.

Long putts: 9th Dan Heidebo and 18th Dave Evans.

Thursday 24th January: Siam C.C. (Medal)

It was something of a surprise that on checking the numbers signed up for the competition on Monday night, after the Bangpra trip, the total had already exceeded 60, and as PSC books 10 tee times (10x4 balls) meant PSC had to close the list until they contacted Siam and arranged more tee times.

A phone call to Siam produced a, “sorry full”; even with the best will, no way could they squeeze in more persons. The only leeway was afternoon groups or 5 balls.

What to do? Without having to turn away persons on the morning of the competition. It was here that the ‘Old Stagers’ came good and a visit to Paul Kraft, and the Three Sisters, requesting them to play p.m. resulted in Herbie & the boys coming to the rescue. Many thanks to them.

On the first tee at Siam, it was a pleasure to lead off 40+ golfers on a fine day on a packed course and appreciation goes to Ged Mason who chased the players to the tee and got them away.

The A flight (0-17) was won by Reg Warner with a net 69 well ahead of 2nd place Dave Evans with net 75, third was Johann Reynisson with a net 76 and fourth Jerry Kurtz on net 77.

The B flight winner for the second competition in a row was Joe Sebastion with a net 71, second with a net 73 was Helmut Schmit, and then it became count back time with 3 players on net 74. The result put Ebrahim in 3rd place, Patric Muggli in fourth and Arthur Bailey the unlucky one.

Near pins: 4th Jerry Kurtz, 8th Ruud Helsingden, 12th Chris Davisson, and 16th Will Mooney

Long putts: 18th Ebrahim and 9th Jerry Kurtz

The courses at present are heavily booked so it is advisable to put your name down early. The probability is the organizers will limit to 40 players, unless the course will give more tee times. However, there will still be the social golf at the normal 9.30 time.


Compelling winners at 15th PSC Member’s Tournament

Each of the flight winners at the 15th Member’s Tournament held at Pattaya Country Club comes with a compelling story. Alan Alexander edged Gerhard Schulze on a count back, each having 42 points, to win the C Flight. What is interesting is that Alan started the game just three months ago by taking lessons from our local professionals. His closest friends, many of them long time PSC members, have seen him progress from learning how to grip the club to winning tournaments in this amazingly short time. He credits a rich sporting background, having competed at the highest levels of international squash and table tennis, to contributing to his success. His handicap has come down 14 strokes in two weeks!

If Alan represents all that is youth and innocence in the tournament, the B Flight winner is evidence that cunning and guile still can will out. The old warhorse Bob Moberg, with 41 points, edged one of the always tough lady competitors, Im Woodruffe, on count back to notch the B Flight victory. Bob, who graciously takes all the photographs for the Member’s Tournament found himself on the other side of the camera for a change.

The group that came a close second in the recently played Charity Classic was the Banchang Bandits. Well, this time they sent their team captain on a solo raid of the 15th Member’s Tournament. He showed that he could do it on his own as he headed back south with first place A Flight trophy securely tucked under his arm. The possibility of roadblocks is being discussed to keep those lads down south.

The following tournament sponsors provided donations which greatly enhanced this popular monthly outing: Pattaya Sports Club, Cafe Kronborg (Soi Diana), Papa Ray, Blue Parrot Bar and Restaurant (Soi Pattayaland Two), Tequila Reef Cantina (Soi 7), The Golf Shop (Soi Skaw Beach), PolTony’s Gourmet Restaurant & Fairplay MiniGolf (South Pattaya on Jomtien Hill), and the Diana Group’s Green Bottle Pub (2nd Road & Soi Diana). A warm “Thank You” from all of the 120 participants to these sponsors for making this tournament so enjoyable.

PSC Member’s Open winners Bob Moberg (B Flight), Art Hancock (A Flight) and Alan Alexander (C Flight).

The next Monthly Members’ Tournament is scheduled for February 22nd at Great Lake Golf & Country Club. Tournament flyers will be posted at the PSC Clubhouse on Third Road, Cafe Kronborg, Three Sisters Bar, Diana Inn, Blue Parrot, Shenanigans, Tequila Reef, Sugar Shack, and Scandic Hotel.

Results:

A Flight: 1st Art Hancock (39); 2nd Herbie Ishinaga (38); 3rd Michael Dige (38)

B Flight: 1st Bob Moberg (41); 2nd Im Woodruffe (41); 3rd Rob Christie (39)

C Flight: 1st Alan Alexander (42); 2nd Gerhard Schulze (41); 3rd Ken Ince (40)

2nd to Last: A Flt: Sebastian Helsdingen (16); B Flt: Tim James (20); C Flt: Peder Gjelstrup (19)

Closest to pin: #5 Keith Ward; #7 Hanne Moller; #12 Hans Collett; and #16 Andy Bettany.

Longest putt: #9 Alan Hanlan and #18 Bruce Lawrence.

Long Drive: Men: David Claas; Women: no entrants


Cinderella vs. “The Greatest Show on Turf”

by Howie Reed

Cinderella, in the guise of the New England Patriots, showed up at Pittsburgh’s Heinz Field to try on the glass slipper. A fit and she’d would be invited to the “Big Dance” in N’Awlins next Monday morning Pattaya time. It took 57 minute’s before the Pats could relish the moment when they stopped a last ditch effort by the Steelers to seal their 24-17 win and punch the ticket to Super Bowl XXXVI. It was a perfect fit.

Like all Cinderellas a little help along the way is always appreciated. The Pats special teams were there to make the ugly sister pretty. They made her a raving beauty. They combined for 14 points with a 55 yard punt return, after a stupid penalty, and a blocked field goal for 7. Cinderella was able to overcome adversity. Starting QB Tom Brady went down with 1:26 left in the half. No problem. Drew Bledsoe came in immediately leading the Pats to a TD.

It will be New England’s third Super Bowl, all in N’Awlins, where they will continue to look for the elusive “W”. The two previous trips they were soundly beaten 35-21 (Green Bay) and 46-10 by the Bears. To add insult to injury, the latter was punctuated by William “The Refrigerator” Perry scoring a running TD.

The Philadelphia Eagles came soaring into St. Louis only to be treated to a royal “faulking” by the wondrous one, Marvelous Marshall Faulk. With Ram QB Kurt Warner hurting with jammed ribs that were a lot worse than advertised, it was left to Faulk to carry the Ram’s on his piston like sturdy legs. He got the job done in spades carrying the ball 31 times for 159 yards with a pair of TDs tossed in. Also, the Rams’ best “D” in the NFC swarms to the ball like a punter to “free bar fine night.”

The Rams and the Pats will be getting it on for the second time this season. The first, in Foxboro, was a 24-17 win for the Rams. In that game Kurt Warner passed for 401 yards but fumbled twice which set up New England scores. It’s apparent that the Ram offense can play about any style dictated by the defense. They can attack through the air with a covey fleet of receivers playing pitch and catch with Warner or run Mr. Faulk to eat up the clock. For New England there is a different scenario in play. The offense has been almost non existent of late. They have only two offensive touchdowns in the last two games and counting their earlier loss to the Rams only three. The defense and the kicking game have been carrying the load.

For the Gaming Industry in Las Vegas, the Super Bowl is the second biggest weekend of the year. In the Championship games both underdogs won. There is an old axiom that says, “Forget the points. Take the team you think will win.” Bad idea. The Rams are favored in Super Bowl XXXVI by anywhere from 14 to 15 1/2 points with the estimate of points scored at 52 1/2. For those that take an afternoon tea break, that means that New England starts with at least a 14 point lead. Only two Super Bowls had bigger favorites than the Rams this year. San Francisco was favored by 19 in 1995 against San Diego, and the 49ers won 49-26. The New York Jets beat the Baltimore Colts 16-7 as 18-point underdogs in 1969.

Forget “X’s” and “O’s”. There is such a thing as destiny. Cinderella got her foot in the shoe. Some things can’t be explained. Bourbon Street will be transformed into Harvard Square. Pat O’Brien’s will look like the Bull & the Finch. Take the Pats and practice saying, “I knew it all along.” Paul Revere’s ride will be relegated to second place in New England lore.


Fortt wins Rising Sun Thursday outing

The Rising Sun played Green Valley on Thursday, which organizers said was, “A great pleasure to play this course, which ensured everyone enjoyed the day.”

Kevin Fortt won the outing with 31 points. Runner-up, losing on count back, was Per Aschen, also with 31 points off his 9 handicap.

J. J. Harney from Ireland finished third.

Near pins went to Keith Greatrix, Rob McDonald, Chris Tyszktiewicz and Brian Walker.


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