
Crocheted by Bob Mercil with David Kahn's final puzzle from 1997

Fred Piscop, Emily and Henry

Brendan Quigley and Dave Tuller

Ken Stern and Ellen Ripstein

Alan Arbesfeld and Rich Norris

John Carpenter and Bob Klahn

Mark Danna and Jon Delfin

William Johnston, Pam Wylder, Joe DiPietro, Sherry Blackard and Michael Goodman in background

Richard Silvestri and Bob Klahn

Kelly Clark, Michael Goodman and Sherry Blackard

Stan Kurzban, Kelly Clark, Mel Rosen, Marjorie Richter

Frank Longo

Maura Jacobson

Merl Reagle

Bob Klahn, Peggy and Mel Rosen

Will Shortz announcing Friday evening awards

Trip Payne

Emily, Henry, Barry Haldiman, Nicole, forum friend

Ray Hamel

Henry Rathvon, Fraser Simpson,Mike Shenk

Henry Hook

Randy Ross, Cathy Millhauser, Peter Gordon

David Kahn

Eric Albert, constructor of final puzzle

Barry Haldiman is the contestant, Trip Payne the terrific host.

Barry Haldiman and Trip Payne

Debbie and John Carpenter with million dollar smiles

Bruce Douglas and Sherry Blackard, loyal Cru-sters

Matt Jones, Dave Tuller and Joe DiPietro

Checking results for first 6 puzzles

At Table: R. Silvestri, Mel Rosen, Henry Hook. Standing: Stan Newman, Henry Rathvon, Will Shortz, Maura Jacobson, Ray Hamel, Emily Cox

Doug Hoylman, past tournament winner