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Susie Cadwallader was born and raised in Cedar burg on the same property where she lives now with her husband Bob. They’ve been married for 43 wonder ful years. We had the pleasure of talking with Susie and Bob at American Legion Post No. 1 in Germantown where they like to play Bingo on Thursday nights.

Susie is retired from an interesting career in the healthcare field where she spent 40 years working as an X-ray Tech and 15 years as a technical writer.

She worked at St. Lukes hospital in Milwaukee and for some orthopedic sur geons. Her writing career consisted of writing about home health care for Medicare. She even wrote a book for home health care aids. Susie said that one of her most interesting assignments involved a bone marrow transplant study conducted at the Medical College of Wisconsin.

Susie and her husband Bob are enjoying their retirement. We thank Bob for his service to our country as a Vietnam veteran.

He is retired from Alto Shaam in Menomonee Falls where he worked as a fabricator. Susie introduced Bob to Bingo and he has enjoyed the game ever since. They enjoy an annual trip to Las Vegas and stay at the Orleans and

Above: Susie Cadwallader (center) receives her Bingo Bugle Sweepstakes prize from Jim Heimann (left) Financial Officer for Post No.1 in Germantown as her husband Bob (right) looks on. Susie said,”I was introduced to Bingo by my neighbor Jeanette who invited me to come play Bingo with her at American Legion Post No.1 in Germantown she was a great funny lady and a serious Tom Jones fan.” Susie has been playing at the Post ever since. We found Post No.1 to be a great, fun and happy place to play, try it. See their ad on Page 10. with some friends who live has been an usher for in Henderson NV. They all 30 years and Susie has love the spectacular Vegas worked on the Altar Guild, shows. has done A.V. work for serThey both love to go fishvices and has written the ing up north and somenewsletter. times stop at the Lake of Perhaps the most rethe Torches Casino where warding pursuits they are they have friends with a involved in include Greylodge near by. Then there hound Rescue and Meals is always the Island Ca- on Wheels delivery. Their sino in the upper penin- beautiful dog is named sula where Bob says, Cal, short for Mui Calien“They have some great golf te. courses near by.”

If you want to meet some Susie and Bob are both wonderful interesting peoactive at Beautiful Savior ple like Susie and Bob, Church in Mequon. Bob play Bingo at Germantown American Legion Post No.1

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When we visited Amer ican Legion Post No.1 in Germantown we learned a lot about their Bingo game. It’s clear that the Post is a favorite place to play for all the guests we met there. Some words that the players use to describe the place are Friendly, cordial, happy and fun. It is easy to see that the Bingo workers really love what they do and like to help their Bingo players have a great time.

You can play Bingo at Post No.1 every Thursday.

The last Thursday of the month is something special with an extra raf fle drawing after each Bingo game where the winner receives a prize equal to that Bingo game prize. WOW. Those raffle tickets are 3 for $8.00 and 4 for #10.00.

New Year Bingo is also special, they are serving food between Bingo sessions to show appreciation to the Bingo players. Food is also offered for sale at all sessions and the bar is open. There is a special Holiday Raffle with a $10,000 top prize. Read about it on Page 7 of this paper.

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NOVEMBER 2017 people got up and moved to different seats so that they could sit together.

They stayed and played for two Bingo sessions, until word came that their seats were ready at the restaurant. Then they all packed up and headed out the door together.

It was so fun and unexpected to have these out-of-town folks pop in to share an evening of Bingo with us. And it was especially nice of them not to win.

M.W., Illinois, via email

Stranger Invasion Dear Aunt Bingo: We had the craziest invasion of strangers at our local Bingo hall this week.

Ours is an urban church Bingo in an interesting area that is a mix of older neighborhoods on the back streets and trendy new shops, theaters, bars and restaurants on the main avenues.

Some office buildings and churches are still located on these avenues as well, but they are usually dark by the time evening comes and the trendy places get going.

One of the exceptions to this general rule is our Catholic church, which is used for many community events, including Bingo on Wednesday and Friday nights.

The church has its own large parking lot and entrances in the back, which is how most people come and go from church activities. It’s convenient because you can visit without having to elbow your way through the crowds of people on the avenues. And it’s amazing how, no matter how noisy it gets outside, you never hear anything when you’re in the community hall or meeting rooms.

This Friday, as people were arriving at the church for Bingo, a small tour shuttle could be seen parked in the road by the parking lot. We didn’t pay it much attention because buses and shuttles sometimes pass through the area.

But about 20 minutes before the games were to begin, the shuttle driver and a woman who I assume was one of his passengers came into the hall and asked for the Bingo coordinator. They had a brief conversation, then left. Right after that, the coordinator went to the caller’s microphone and made an announcement.

She said that a tour group had arrived at one of the avenue restaurants and that the restaurant had messed up and overbooked their dining room. They had arrived after another large group had been seated and had to wait a while for their tables. They asked if they could come in and play Bingo while they waited, and the manager had said yes.

Right after that, the group of about 25 well-dressed men and women came filing into the hall.

We all applauded for them and made them feel welcome, and

Dear M.W.: What a welcome letter. You paint such a wonderful picture of your neighborhood with its mix of traditional old and trendy new, which sounds like it all blends well together. It strikes me as place I might like to live…especially come dinnertime.

Your story was particularly interesting because, while it was kind of the Bingo coordinator and your fellow Bingo players to make the tour group feel welcome, it was equally amazing that the visitors had decided to turn lemons into lemonade by joining a church Bingo for an hour or two instead of sitting on a boring shuttle bus getting hungry and cranky.

Two thumbs up to the driver and passenger for venturing into your community hall and asking if they could join you. I am curious, though—did the shuttle driver play Bingo too? —Aunt Bingo Share your views! Write to Aunt Bingo c/o the Bingo Bugle, P.O. Box 527, Vashon, Washington 98070, or email her at STENGL456@aol.com. Be sure to include your name and address (you can request that your name not be published), as typically she will not include anonymous letters in her columns.

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Giving at Thanksgiving This year for Thanksgiving we decided to hostess a party for the homeless. We rented the Grange Hall and set out to see how many homeless we could find. We could find only 11, nine men and two women, who said they would be happy to come. “As long as you don’t spend the day prayin’ over us,” said Mike. “Some of them churches are fierce about prayin’ fer our immortal souls.” We assured him we would not.

We decided also to rent showers at the grange and that meant finding towels and clean clothes for everybody. Our charity shop helped and we were soon in business, but I had not counted on the mounds of everything for 11 people. Fortunately we were able to take the stuff up the day before, so all we had to concentrate on

was dinner.

Two of our good friends, Hazel and Joanne, came to help and we assigned them to shower duty.

Kate rounded up our folks while I supervised in the kitchen. We cooked two turkeys and had all the fixings to go along, but it was all a tremendous amount of work.

There was great whooping and hollering from the shower area as our guests were having fun getting clean. I had picked up dresses for the two women and they loved them.

Soon everyone gathered at the dinner table and I asked each one to name something they were grateful for. The weather was a popular topic as we were having a mild fall so far. I was particularly impressed when Nora said she was grateful that there were good folks left in the world who would provide such a happy day for “us down ‘n outers.”

We had a great meal and afterwards played Bingo. I had made arrangements with Denny’s to get fifteen meals for them as prizes, which the homeless appreciated as much as money. They could get warm and eat and enjoy some time like regular folks.

The first prize went to Mike for a standard Bingo and he was delighted. It soon became apparent that he was flirting with Nora and it was fun to watch. He pretended to be helping her with her Bingo card, but nudged her and made eyes at her as they played. At first she brushed him off, but then be-

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came interested and flirted back.

Joanne won the next game and was embarrassed to do so. “I didn’t mean to call Bingo,” she said. “It just came out. I don’t want to take the prize.” But our guests insisted that she had to eat, too, and Ben said he would be glad to go with her when the time came. With that, Joanne blushed furiously and said she would see what could be worked out.

Another homeless man named Ben won the next game. He was so excited he almost fell off his chair and was very happy to get his prize.

And so it went into the late afternoon. After our Bingo session, I had left food on the dining table so they could pick as they wanted and many were happily eating again.

Mike was still putting moves on Nora and stood to make an announcement. “This has been the best Thanksgiving I can ever remember,” he said. “We had wonderful food and good games and fine showers and we are warm and comfortable. What more could we ask of life?”

Then he cleared his throat, shuffled his feet and continued, “And I want to say special thanks to our hostesses for bringing us together for this very happy day.”

It seemed he wanted to say more, but hesitated, then plunged forward. “And I want to tell you all that Nora and I are getting together to see how things work out

between us.” He bowed and sat while everyone clapped and cheered.

And no matter where they found to live, it had been a perfect Thanksgiving.

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If used correctly, this newspaper can enhance your Bingo experience. If you are looking for a place to play Bingo on a particular day or night, just check the Players Guide on Pages 6 & 7. For more detail about the games and specials at the Bingo Halls around town, you can consult the specific ads and find a wealth of information and sometimes even coupons. The stories and articles are fun to read while you are waiting to play Bingo. You can enter and win the Bingo Bugle Monthly Sweepstakes for $100.00, instructions and entry blank on Page 11.

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Give me Liberty, and a Corvette

It was a great idea. It seemed a shame for him to rent a house when I had an extra bedroom and was approaching the age where it would be nice to have a “man of the house” to lock up at night, take the trash out, change the oil in my car, and bring me a Pepsi from the fridge. So my unmarried son moved in. Another son lives across the street, too, and I could visualize wonderful family meals and a card game or two once in a while.

I was not surprised when my boarder came home one day all excited about an amazing deal on a car. He has always loved cars. I could have guessed that he was preparing me for the news that he had already bought it.

“But you already have a car,” I

said.

“I know Mom, but this is a Jeep…a Liberty.”

That meant nothing to me. Cars are used to get people to Bingo and back. One is all you need. I have my own car and he doesn’t play the game, so I wasn’t impressed till he added that, with a couple hundred bucks, he could bring it up to code and double his money. No one complained when he parked it on the grass three years ago. It is still there along with another Jeep Liberty he found and had to buy because it has good parts on it. I fussed a bit, but he was persuasive.

“It will save me a fortune in parts,” he explained.

Slowly I realized that maybe the return to the nest wasn’t the brilliant idea I thought it was. I don’t remember when or how he parked a station wagon on the back lot. When I asked him about it, he said, “Oh that. That’s where I store all my tools and stuff.”

I began pointing out certain rental properties in the newspaper. I even circled some in red crayon. If he noticed he never mentioned it. Gradually I began fussing about all these cars in my yard. All he could say was, “where am I going to park my Corvette when winter comes?” I just came right out and said it, “Park it and all your cars in your own yard when you get moved.”

That did it, or so I thought. He promised that all of these old cars would be gone at the end of the

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month. That was three months ago.

Right now they are all for sale: two Jeeps, a Corvette and a little station wagon. I don’t think he really wants to part with any of them, especially the silver, low mileage, four cylinder sedan he brought home yesterday.

“Think of the gas money I will save driving back and forth to work,” he said.

If I ever get my lawn back, I plan to install a ten-foot high chain link fence around the perimeter of my yard and keep it locked. It’s the only solution. My heart won’t let me kick him out. He turns back my bed covers in the evening and gives me a gentle back rub. He doesn’t mind vacuuming, loves to cook and shop for groceries. And it’s OK with him that I share his story.

He watches from His throne, Only because it is the best seat in the house, The tossled blondes and Afros, auburn curls, The bright red plaits and sleek black tresses.

Small ones, hardly babies really.

They are all His creatures.

Infants formed, Some misformed, yet Not forelorn, Never lost.

His chuckles, taught by Saint Nick, Have a Gregorian chantiness about them When he hears, in languages from across the globe The rote of a dog-eared prayer.

“Who made you?” ‘’God, of course, who else could?”

Close to sassy, with a confidence that erases All but the brightness of their intellects, These, His children, play out their lives In heaven’s nursery.

Charlene James

By Bob Whittmore

Some Personal “Thanks”

First, let me thank all my loyal readers for emailing me at bobonbingo@earthlink.net. It is the traditional time to try to think of the things in our life for which we are thankful. We all have many different things for which we can be grateful. Some of these “things” are actually people…family, friends, and others who are close to us.

Strangely, some of the people for whom we are grateful might not even have names. They could be a person we see each week at Bingo. Maybe you’ve never even talked or even exchanged glances.

But, nonetheless, that person is a part of the landscape of your Bingo experience. Maybe it’s your favorite caller—you know, the one you can actually understand. It could be that that person has a special place in your weekly experience, even though you don’t know his or her name.

As I look at my Bingo experiences, I have good memories of an elderly man named Joe Dant. He was my grandmother’s brother, my great-uncle. Great-uncle Joe was the Bingo caller back in 1957, when I went to my first game. His was the first voice I ever heard calling Bingo. He is the one See “BOB” on page 9

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The Prize-Winning Question Hi Guy, I’m semi-new to Bingo and have a question I’m a little too embarrassed to ask anyone about in the Bingo halls.

My question is this: How do they decide what the prizes will be at Bingo? Sometimes you go and it’s all cash prizes and the amounts are kind of small. Other places you go to they have much bigger cash prizes and sometimes challenges where you choose from different prizes that are not always money. I was at one Bingo where someone won a cruise trip. And I’m told that there are other giveaways of all kinds of different things and sometimes drawings for prizes that may happen during Bingo but are not part of the Bingo.

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1. Join a slot club. If your spouse also plays, sign him/her up. All slot clubs are not created equal so be sure you understand how much you need to play through the machine (coin-in) to earn one point and the number of points you need for specific comps (note: some casinos base their comps on the amount you win or coin-out—the difference between coin-in and coin-out is insignificant). It’s also best to concentrate your play in a few casinos to better understand the subtleties of their comping system and to show the casino you are a steady, loyal player.

2. Virtually all slot clubs will rebate a percent of coin-in in comps and sometimes cash back (same day or on a return visit, the latter is known as “bounce back”). The rebate percentage is not the same from one casino to another so shop around. You often can find information about a casino’s slot club via their web site or consult vpfree2.com or lasvegasadvisor.com.

3. Many casinos offer special promotions that double or triple a member’s points during a specific day of the week. If possible you should plan to play the slot or video poker machines during these promotions since your points will accumulate faster.

4. If you are a slot player, consider learning video poker because you can get returns slightly under or over 100% by learning the correct video poker playing strategies. Add in the comps and/ or cash back by using your player’s card and you’ll be playing with a positive expectation (not possible with slots).

5. For table players, get rated

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NOVEMBER 2017 when you play. Phone the casino and ask to speak to the casino marketing department to find out how to go about getting rated and to start the paperwork on establishing a credit line. Know how much you need to bet and for how long in order to start earning comps.

6. To get rated when you play, show the dealer your slot (or VIP) card. The floor supervisor will observe the length of time you play and your betting limits and then enters the data into the computer’s player tracking system.

7. Table comps are based on what the casino thinks they will win from your action. By betting and playing less then the casino thinks or playing blackjack skillfully you’ll get comps faster. Tips: play at full tables, take frequent breaks, and play slowly. For more details on the art of getting comps, read Max Rubin’s book, Comp City and Jean Scott’s series of Frugal Gambling books.

8. Establish a relationship with a casino host because they have the authority to issue you a variety of comps (free/discounted/upgraded rooms, meals, show tickets, transportation from airport, and more). Ask friends for the name of a host that they can recommend, or contact the casino marketing department for the name of one.

9. Contact the host before your casino trip, introduce yourself, and let him/her know what games you play, your betting level, etc. and when you plan to visit. Make sure you meet your host when you arrive to begin establishing a personal relationship.

10. Table game supervisors and slot supervisors also have the power of the pen to issue comps without debiting points from your comp account. Treat them with the same respect and try hard to build a relationship with them.

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Just play your normal game and then ask for a comp in a polite and courteous way. When in doubt, always ask.

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MIRAGE WORKERS WIN BIG When all the towels were folded and all the beds were made, housekeeping crews from the Las Vegas Mirage emerged the victors at this year’s annual Housekeeping Olympics. The event pitted housekeepers from seventeen resorts and hotels around the Las Vegas area. More than 200 employees participated. The event was held at the Mandalay Bay Events Center under the auspices of the International Executive Housekeeping Association.

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What’s for Dinner?

Thanksgiving dinners take 18 hours to prepare. They are consumed in 12 minutes.

Football halftimes last 12 minutes. This is not coincidence. — Erma Bombeck Mm-m-m. Roast turkey, mashed pota-toes, and candied yams for Thanksgiving? How about cranberry salad and pumpkin pie? That may be your choice, but as for me I’d rather have ham loaf, creamed peas, and coconut cake. Guess you can say I’m not a traditionalist when it comes to food during holidays or any other time. Eggs for breakfast? Not me. I’ll take a hamburger or a slice of pizza any old day. If I want eggs, I’d rather have them at dinnertime. I doubt this is from my southern Ohio roots because my mother always fixed regular breakfasts including homemade biscuits and gravy. I’m thinking about serving salmon patties and pickled cor n for the annual Thanksgiv-ing dinner later this month. Yeah right. My very traditional family would be shocked, aghast, and appalled if I even hinted at such a menu. I wonder what they would think if I prepared the same meal that the Pilgrims had for their first Thanksgiving.

Besides wild turkey that meal probably included swan and passenger pigeons. Pas-senger pigeons, now extinct, were so thick in the 1620s, it was said you could hear them coming fifteen minutes before you saw them. It was also recounted that a man could shoot at the birds in flight and bring down two hundred at a time. Wowzer! I’d hate to cook all those at Thanksgiving or otherwise.

Once a year, in November, I like to pub-licly thank the publisher of this magazine, Tara Snowden, for allowing me the privi-lege of writing this column. Also thanks to Dick Bajai for getting me started

NOVEMBER 2017 in the first place so many years ago.

Then there are the bingo managers, workers, and my loyal readers. You are so appreciated; as are my family and friends who read and share their opinions with me about each column. Included in that group are Chris and Caro-lyn; John and Marle; the Galls, the Popes, Sandy, Peggy, Mary, and my brother Da-vid. Two of my longtime readers, my cous-ins Shirley and Helen, passed away this year and I mourn their absence. And last on my list to thank, but first in my heart, is my husband Robert. He is the first reader of each of my columns. We celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary in October.

He is my staunchest supporter, my most loyal of all fans, and the love of my life. I am full of thankfulness that he forgives my faults; laughs at my jokes; and tells me when I’m wrong although I seldom am. Yeah right.

On another note, don’t forget that No-vember 11th is Veteran’s Day. Our mili-tary men and women deserve our respect for so many reasons. Many give their lives so that we may live in a free society. We should never forget that. This day was orig-inally called Armistice Day, but President Eisenhower changed the title in 1954. It’s a good chance to take a veteran or two to bingo as a way of thanking them for their service. Until next month may Lady Luck blow you kisses as you dance out the door with dollars. Win big. You can email me at homemailbox@ roadrunner.com to share your thoughts.

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