GCHA Board Blog http://blog.gcha.org Updates and Headlines from the GCHA Board Tue, 02 Jun 2009 18:38:20 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.5 en Dave Smile Surgery http://blog.gcha.org/?p=26 http://blog.gcha.org/?p=26#comments Tue, 02 Jun 2009 18:38:20 +0000 admin http://blog.gcha.org/?p=26 Paul Baker sent this out to give an update on Dave Smile’s situation. In case you haven’t heard, Dave went to work Monday afternoon (Memorial Day) in the emergency room at Mercy South (Fairfield, Ohio). He was feeling sharp abdominal pains around 2:00PM. By 6:00PM he was nauseous, about to pass out, and in extreme pain. An immediate MRI was done and indicated a perforated lower bowel.

Dave went in for emergency surgery Monday night and they removed 60% of his lower bowel. I visited with Dave on Tuesday afternoon and he was still in quite a bit of pain, was loaded with antibiotics, had a tube down his nose to his stomach, had a catheter, and was pretty drowsy from the morphine.

However, I just got off the phone with him (Thursday AM) and he’s feeling a little better today. They removed the tube this morning. He got up, shaved and brushed his teeth and is just waiting to have his first bowel movement (OUCH!). I asked if they had removed the morphine tube yet, he’s going to need it.

Dave is probably going to be in the hospital for another 3 to 5 days. Please say a prayer for a quick and healthy recovery. Although Dave is using all his energy right now to fight bacteria and recover from this trauma, he is answering his cell phone.

]]> http://blog.gcha.org/?feed=rss2&p=26 *NEW* FRIDAY NIGHT HANDBALL DOUBLES http://blog.gcha.org/?p=24 http://blog.gcha.org/?p=24#comments Fri, 03 Oct 2008 01:59:23 +0000 admin http://blog.gcha.org/?p=24 Back by popular demand, is the famous “Friday night doubles at Waycross.”

We’ll be starting the Fall doubles league Friday, October 17, 2008.
Come on out and play.  You won’t have anything else to do because everybody will be at Waycross.  What better way to end the week and start the weekend than handball doubles with all of Cincinnati’s finest.  Play handball, talk smack, have a cold beer, and tell stories and lies.

Let me know if you have a partner.  No problem if you don’t; I’ll be glad to hook you up with someone.  Play is between 4:30 and 7:00PM.  If you need to play early or later, I can usually accommodate if you let me know before I do the schedule.

I need a response within the next few days (no later than 10-11-08) so I can put the schedule together.  Simply email me at pbakerjr@cinci.rr.com or call me at: (W)742-1700 or (C)252-6137.

Paul Baker

]]> http://blog.gcha.org/?feed=rss2&p=24 Chris Giannamore Gets Married http://blog.gcha.org/?p=20 http://blog.gcha.org/?p=20#comments Fri, 18 Jul 2008 19:35:05 +0000 admin http://blog.gcha.org/?p=20

Congratulations to Chris Giannamore who tied the knot earlier in July.

Give him your best when you see him at 3-Wall.

]]> http://blog.gcha.org/?feed=rss2&p=20 Caples Full Results and Photos http://blog.gcha.org/?p=19 http://blog.gcha.org/?p=19#comments Sat, 14 Jun 2008 03:04:27 +0000 admin http://blog.gcha.org/?p=19 Complete results and Photos from this years Caples Tournament are now posted.

]]> http://blog.gcha.org/?feed=rss2&p=19 Caples Memorial 3-Wall Results http://blog.gcha.org/?p=18 http://blog.gcha.org/?p=18#comments Mon, 09 Jun 2008 02:17:18 +0000 admin http://blog.gcha.org/?p=18 The rain came, and the first couple of rounds were played inside at the Athletic Club @ Waycross 4-wall courts.  But, after some towel and torch work, the rest of the tournament was played at Veterans Park on the 3-wall courts, with some adjustments to the draw.  Most of the prize money went off to Missouri, but a great time was had by all.

Almost complete results are available now, and the last “Garcia” match
results, tournament story and pictures will follow within a few days.

Thanks to all of the players who made this weekend a success.

]]> http://blog.gcha.org/?feed=rss2&p=18 Caples Draw Posted http://blog.gcha.org/?p=17 http://blog.gcha.org/?p=17#comments Thu, 05 Jun 2008 12:30:10 +0000 admin http://blog.gcha.org/?p=17 The draw for the 2008 Bob Caples Memorial 3-Wall tournament is now available.  All players should report to the tournament control table at least 30 minutes before your scheduled start time.  The weather sounds great for the weekend and we expect a fun tournament.  Good luck to all!

]]> http://blog.gcha.org/?feed=rss2&p=17 Moskowitz Married http://blog.gcha.org/?p=16 http://blog.gcha.org/?p=16#comments Fri, 09 May 2008 20:16:29 +0000 admin http://blog.gcha.org/?p=16 Hey All:

Iron man,
Bob Moskowitz, married The Beautiful Bridget Mohoney of Liberty Township on May 3rd. All other info has been kept under the sheets.
Please give them a big Hug or Kiss along w/congratulations next time you see them.
Greg Fite

]]> http://blog.gcha.org/?feed=rss2&p=16 Robert J. Hiance, Jr. Benefit http://blog.gcha.org/?p=15 http://blog.gcha.org/?p=15#comments Mon, 07 Apr 2008 14:28:14 +0000 admin http://blog.gcha.org/?p=15 Come out on Saturday, April 12th, from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. to raise some green to help Bob cover ongoing medical expenses associated with his recent stroke. The event is $20 per person (extra donations are welcome) which includes a couple of drinks and appetizers and will be held at:
St. Catherine of Siena School, 23 Rossford Ave., Ft, Thomas, KY

]]> http://blog.gcha.org/?feed=rss2&p=15 www.gcha.org update http://blog.gcha.org/?p=14 http://blog.gcha.org/?p=14#comments Wed, 02 Apr 2008 23:55:57 +0000 admin http://blog.gcha.org/?p=14 Updates have been made to the main GCHA site including:

  • Agenda for Next Board Meeting added
  • Entry forms added for Caples 2008 and SE Regional Championships have been added
  • Contact info added for Reds Vs. Red Sox tickets.

Check back often for more updates!
-Jesse K.

]]> http://blog.gcha.org/?feed=rss2&p=14 Mike Dau Handball Clinic for Serious Handball Players - April 25-27 http://blog.gcha.org/?p=13 http://blog.gcha.org/?p=13#comments Wed, 02 Apr 2008 23:52:23 +0000 admin http://blog.gcha.org/?p=13 mikedaueIf you’re interested in learning to perfect your game with Lake Forest University’s handball coach, Mike Dau, contact Ralph Weil at (513) 521-1536 or email ralphweil@zoomtown.com.  This is a three day clinic starting 5 p.m. Friday at The Athletic Club @ Waycross.  Then, 9 a.m. Saturday at the Veteran’s Park 3-Wall courts on Harrison Ave. with a final session Sunday at 9 a.m. back at Waycross.  Participants are invited to attend any and all sessions.  For more details, see the entry form and information about Mike Dau.

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