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Vol. 9, No. 2 Bridge Across the District March/April 2013 Molly Harris is new district president By Chip Dombrowski So what does Harris hope to ac- to smooth the transition to the new more responsibility. Editor complish? schedule for regionals. “She is a very smart lady, she’s very “My family jokes that I should prom- Board members applauded her well informed about district affairs, As District 20 prepares to shift to a ise good bridge hands for everyone,” election. and she gets on well with everybody,” new tournament schedule that starts she said. “She has a keen attention to detail,” said Kroning, who’s known Harris for next year, it will be led by a new pres- In reality, Harris’s ambitious per- Taylor said, praising Harris and Sue 16 years. “I’m sure she will be a popu- ident. Molly Harris of Portland was sonal goal is to increase district mem- Kroning as the workaholics who took lar choice.” elected at the board meeting during bership 5% to 10% a year, and her on the formidable task of revising the A board member since 2009, Harris last month’s oregon Trail Regional in realistic expectations are to imple- bylaws over the past few years. previously served on the Portland unit Vancouver. She succeeds Jeff Taylor, ment the new bylaws that went into ef- Kroning expressed admiration that who was term-limited out. fect the same day she took office and Harris was willing to take on even Continued on Page 2 Molly Harris New ex-president passes gavel, stops in Hawaii on way to sunset My term as president of District 20 two three-year terms as district director ended Feb. 23. I will pass my figurative (aka ACBL board rep) and two contro- gavel to the capable versial years as first alternate. I have en- hands of Molly Harris. joyed 10 of these 13 years and hope I The real gavel, so gra- have contributed to the well-being of ciously donated by the district. I will carry on as first alter- Paul Gabalis is AWoL. nate until the next election. After 13 years of Molly was the only candidate for pres- service to District 20 I ident. She has a keen attention to de- am leaving most of my tail and has been active in the district official posts. This just board and the Portland unit. Molly and Jeff Taylor might be my swan mus- Sue Kroning were the workaholics for D20 President ings. Writing is a mix- the much-needed revision of the bylaws. ture of fun and angst. I served two four-year terms as president, Continued on Page 6

Irene Harrowitz of Seaside shows off her Goodwill pin, which identifies her as an honoree. Goodwill hailing Four earn places on national Goodwill Committee By Jen Dombrowski The Trumpet Every year, the District Director honors three or four players who have worked to give back to the bridge community with a lifetime appointment to the national Goodwill Committee. Four friendly people Bob Wierman, Jan Joiner, Carole Schmitz and July Ratley eliminated three pro teams have received appointments for 2013 — on their way to winning a morning knockout in Reno. Carol McClure of Klamath Falls, Irene Har- rowitz of Seaside, Molly Harris of Portland and Godfrey Chang of Honolulu — and you can get to know them better here. The little team that did Carol McClure Carole McClure is seen with her first grandchild. How a Redding foursome beat the pros in Reno Carol McClure has been playing dupli- cate bridge for the last 28 years. She was Harvey Bush considers McClure a rock By Chip Dombrowski Master in Reno. brought into the game when Bobby and in their bridge club and a driving force Editor All four members of the team — in- Virginia Thompson offered lessons in her with endless energy, noting that she has cluding Joiner’s partner Carole Schmitz area. McClure, a stay-at-home mom of a They were just a little team from Red- co-chaired the Klamath Falls sectional for and the more experienced partnership of 6-year-old at the time, jumped at the ding with fewer than 4,000 masterpoints the last 20 years, without ever being July Ratley and Bob Wierman — came to chance to get out and socialize. “I wanted between them, but in Reno they beat asked to. “She is a true friend and one I Reno with one goal: to help Joiner be- to know I was still a part of the adult three pro teams — including Billy Miller come a Life Master, for which she needed and each of the tournament’s top six world,” McClure said. Continued on Page 7 5.2 gold points. The team had previously overall masterpoint winners — on their played together last May at Medford’s re- way to winning the Double Down Com- gional, where Schmitz became a Life MP races | Mini-McKenney, Ace of Clubs winners | 3 pact Knockout. Master, but couldn’t all make it to any Grants Pass | Beginner classes draw a crowd | 9 “I will forever remember this regional other regional until Reno. as it had such profound meaning for INSIDE Vancouver | Results, photos from regional | 14-15 me,” said Jan Joiner, who became a Life Continued on Page 7 Page 2 The District 20 Trumpet March/April 2013

The youngest table Harris: Board changes structure Continued from Page 1 New officers board and as a Trumpet correspondent A rehaul of district bylaws that went into for several years. An oregon resident effect Feb. 23 created two new officers of since 1971, she became involved in the the D20 board, who were elected that day. local bridge scene in 1994. Though Harris was the lone candidate, Taylor noted that it was fortunate to have someone willing to step up, rather than having to cajole a reluctant candidate, as is sometimes the case in volunteer or- ganizations. Two factors influenced her decision to run, Harris said: one, the ability to rely Sue Kroning Gee Gee Walker on an experienced, cooperative board, an Treasurer Secretary extremely competent business manager/ tournament manager and all the others fulfilling district functions who do good have been named to the national good- work; and two, the opportunity to see will committee. In one of his last acts, through the proposals she worked on Taylor appointed Marilyn Vilhauer to lead Mary Alice Seville / The Trumpet that eventually became the new bylaws. it. The four youngest players in the room met Friday morning at the Oregon Trail Regional when Jake Olsen, Among those changes is a new organi- And while the bylaws are done, the re- right, and Katie Moreno arrived at the table of Ian Milligan, left, and Trumpet editor Chip Dombrowski. On zational structure with two additional of- lated work of developing a manual of the day before Milligan’s 25th birthday, this table had three of the district’s top five juniors. See list, page 3. ficers. one of Harris’s first tasks was to policies and procedures remains. preside over an election to fill the new The district has a full plate, Taylor said, treasurer and secretary positions from the with the change in lineup for regionals, pool of area representatives on the board. with the addition of Bend next year and Kroning of Seaside was elected treas- Boise the following year when Reno will Thanks for all the support urer and Gee Gee Walker of Medford was be gone. But Harris is hopeful that the From the moment the last issue meta- Billy Miller and winning in their quest to elected secretary. Bob Peery of Corvallis new schedule will be seen as an improve- phorically hit the stands, the outpouring of make her a Life Master. was also re-elected vice president. ment. The site, a Sunriver resort, is al- support and positive feedback for Continued success of this fea- To avoid confusion with the new offi- ready generating buzz, Harris said, my efforts has been overwhelm- ture may depend on finding other cers, the position held by Marie Ashton crediting Marilyn Vilhauer with securing ing. Taking a moment to recall writers willing to report it. I prob- that was formerly known as secretary/ a favorable contract. all that encouragment has a way ably needed to do it this time in treasurer was earlier renamed business The ongoing challenge for the district, of keeping one going at 3 a.m. order to lay out my vision for it, manager and upgraded to status as a Harris said, is integrating “the geograph- on the night before press time. but having two front-page bylines board officer. ical diversity that comes with our terri- A couple new features are de- is a big part of why I’m where I “It’s a big change,” Harris said, explain- tory.” buting in this issue. In addition am at this hour. (My vision, ing the purpose is to make the board To that end, Kroning said she hoped to to listing results from D20 re- though, involves writing a bit more active. see “a renewed emphasis on the concept gionals, as the Trumpet has al- shorter than I did; so if I have any Harris also created a marketing com- of service to our member units.” ways done, we’ll often follow up takers, don’t expect 35 inches.) mittee and appointed Ian Martindale of While excited about her role in the dis- regionals with a closer look at Chip Dombrowski Also new is a listing of results of Boise to lead it. trict’s future, there’s one thing Harris may one of the more interesting re- Editor last year’s masterpoint races with Another new committee in the works miss about her former position. sults from a particular event, as pictures of all winners. I may run is a local goodwill committee, which will “I don’t have the grumbling vote any- we did here with the story of Jan Joiner a partial list mid-year if space permits, but honor several district members per year more,” Harris said. “Now I have to lead and her Redding teammates taking on the big splash will be annual. Enjoy! in addition to encompassing those who rather than grumble.” In Memoriam

Heinz Gelles to me, but out he went. Somehow, the round and the players survived, and we Deaths April 12, 1925 – Jan. 12, 2013 lived to play another board. Birger Holmquist, 79, of Kaneohe HI Holocaust survivor Heinz Gelles, who And that, in essence, is what Heinz was all died Feb. 1, 2013. © Shirley Staggs, 76, of died in January at 87, was a presence in the about. A survivor, who lived to play another Vancouver WA died Feb. 20, 2013, follow- Vancouver Bridge Club. board. He loved bridge; he loved the club. It ing a session at the oregon Trail Regional. Heinz would regularly arrive late, often by is only from his passing that I have learned 15 minutes or so, but he would invariably of the most meager of morsels about this ex- arrive. The director of the game would duly traordinary man, which were gleaned from note that Heinz had called, and he was on his obituary in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch his way. And wend his way, he did. He was (www.stltoday.com/news/local/obituaries). www.acbld20.org fully dependent on his driver; the weather; He made the transition from a teenaged the traffic. But he was not to be denied. immigrant with no parents just arriving He would enter the club with some diffi- from the horror that was Europe, to a The District 20 Trumpet Vol. 9, No. 2 • March/April 2013 culty, pushing his way through the stiff door highly successful businessman, philanthro- with his walker, lurching more than gliding, call out, “You can’t go smoke now! We’re pist, and bridge player, with remarkable Offical publication of the to find his way to his assigned table. After a about to move to the next round!” The ad- grace and humor. Heinz was a survivor in American Contract Bridge League few boards, he would rise, and begin lurch- monition went unheeded, whether a result life; it showed in his determination to play District 20 6512 SW Midmar Place ing back to the doorway, his walker leading of a feigned hearing impairment or his per- with gusto. Portland OR 97223-7517 the way. “Heinz!” the director would often sonal determination to puff, was never clear — Steve Tubbs Phone: (503) 244-5733 www.acbld20.org The District 20 Trumpet is published six times Loretta Harris the topic of gleeful conversation while Tony a year in January, March, May, July, Septem- and Roger told stories of their “inventive” ber and November. It is distributed free to Feb. 16, 1935 – Jan. 8, 2013 bidding, declarer play, and defense. Jackie clubs in Oregon and Northern California and Loretta Harris — the bridge player with Jaregese eventually played with Loretta on small parts of Washington and Idaho. the brave heart and the lovely smile — lost a fairly regular basis. All sectional announcements are free. her seven-year battle with cancer on the Loretta frequently mentioned how much Editor: Chip Dombrowski early morning of Jan. 8 at home in Lincoln she appreciated all the wonderful players North Bend, OR City oR. She was my best friend, and some- who helped her along the way. Ads: Susan Chambers, Sunset Bay Media time bridge partner, for 31 years. She played her last bridge game New Printing: Oregon Lithoprint, I met Loretta at the Ace of Clubs in Year’s Eve and fittingly, she and her partner, McMinnville, OR Beaverton back in 1981 when we both Larry Trickey, came in first. Deadlines: The deadline for the May 2013 started playing bridge. While we liked each Loretta exhibited the same spirit and issue is Friday, April 5 for free sectional ads other immediately, we didn’t become grace in her life that she always showed at and all articles except unit reports. The dead- friends right away. Loretta was a very pri- the bridge table. I never heard a single per- line for unit reports is Wednesday, April 10. vate person. “I choose my friends carefully,” son say anything but kind words about her. Please send to the editor, Chip Dombrowski. she said. In order to be her friend you had Loretta under their wings and taught her to Her bridge partners all loved her despite Email [email protected], phone: to be loyal, kind, honest, smart and enter- play like the great player she became. Tony the devil making her do it, whatever it was. (541) 756-6267, address: 888 Vermont St. #3C, taining. “And if you’re entertaining,” she Glynne and Roger McNay played many She will be greatly missed. She was loyal, North Bend OR 97459. would add, “you can forget all that other times with her and her first partner, Azalea kind, honest and smart — and she was New Life Masters: Please send a photo for stuff.” It was an honor to be her friend. Werner, and we all went out together after wonderfully entertaining. publication by email or snail mail (it can be Many of the top Portland players took the games. Loretta and Azalea were often — Lee Brackhahn returned). March/April 2013 The District 20 Trumpet Page 3 District 20 Mini-McKenney winners for 2012

Bill Jones Polly Bullert Don Robinson Pete Grice Eileen Milligan Linda Hann Joe Rottman Joy McKenzie- Bob Hope Dan Hoekstra Smith 0-5 20-50 100-200 300-500 1000-2500 1. Bill Jones, Grass Valley CA 141 1. Don Robinson, Boise ID 138 1. Eileen Milligan, Corvallis OR 155 1. Joe Rottmann, Vancouver WA 225 1. Bob Hope, Honolulu HI 418 2. Larry Chase, Boise ID 94 2. Wanda Knight, Albany OR 107 2. Mark Bloom, Chico CA 119 2. Richard Rodeman, Washougal WA 177 2. Richard Garvin, Corvallis OR 371 3. Stan Blascow, Philomath OR 63 3. Gerald Clark, Anderson CA 84 3. Deborah Lackey, Washougal WA 110 3. Gregory Smith, Corvallis OR 174 3. Irva Kay Neyhart, Corvallis OR 354 4. Ian Milligan, Corvallis OR 62 4. Genevieve Leary, Brookings OR 81 4. Jonathan Bean, Portland OR 110 4. Robert Liu, Honolulu HI 161 4. Charles Burns, Vancouver WA 335 5. Debbie Cole, Bend OR 46 5. James Keefe, Honolulu HI 71 5. Virginia Sinclair-Brooks, Portland OR 108 5. Beth Aronoff, Corvallis OR 159 5. Harjinder Ajmani, Kula HI 304 6. Rick Gardner, Arch Cape OR 45 6. Eileen Boal, Albany OR 66 6. Karen Mason, Florence OR 107 6. Jeffrey Wiegel, Tualatin OR 152 6. Suzanne Cook, McKinleyville CA 290 7. Harley King, Ashland OR 43 7. Susan Crawford, Portland OR 64 7. Constance Cleaton, Portland OR 105 7. Lee Lerfald, Roseburg OR 150 7. Lillian Johannessen, Honolulu HI 286 8. William Neely, Boise ID 42 8. Maryjane Swynenburg, Cannon Bch OR 60 8. Chip Dombrowski, North Bend OR 101 8. Donald Crozier, Bend OR 145 8. Christopher Gibson, Beaverton OR 244 9. Larry Henderson, Milwaukie OR 42 9. Toni Brown, Eugene OR 60 9. Melvin Ellis, Portland OR 98 9. Walter Orchard, Yachats OR 145 9. Ian Kirk, Tualatin OR 241 10. Karen Wright, Grass Valley CA 32 10. Beatrice Millar, Grass Valley CA 58 10. Karen Nelson, Corvallis OR 96 10. Christy Wiegel, Tualatin OR 141 10. Wallace Young, Honolulu HI 235 11. Marianne Klekacz, Eddyville OR 31 11. Sam Aucoin, Honolulu HI 57 11. Ben Bomber, Vancouver WA 94 11. Carole Schmitz, Redding CA 140 11. July Ratley, Redding CA 214 12. Phyllis Sutter, West Linn OR 30 12. Geraldine Wolfe, Red Bluff CA 56 12. Donna Espeseth, Eugene OR 92 12. Judy Davis, Portland OR 136 12. Bob Wierman, Anderson CA 213 5-20 50-100 200-300 500-1000 2500-5000 1. Polly Bullert, Vancouver WA 54 1. Pete Grice, Boise ID 118 1. Linda Hann, Roseburg OR 154 1. Joy McKenzie-Smith, Portland OR 255 1. Daniel Hoekstra, Portland OR 437 2. Sherri Faroky, Chico CA 45 2. Alan Stewart, Vancouver WA 84 2. Barbara Pyles, Portland OR 142 2. Lynda Hirst, Vancouver WA 235 2. Suzanne St Thomas, Salem OR 423 3. Sue Green, Honolulu HI 43 3. Erik Hansen, Caldwell ID 82 3. Judy Mundt, Sunriver OR 133 3. Denis Racine, Caldwell ID 214 3. David Brower, Portland OR 373 4. Dawn Campbell, Portland OR 34 4. Anita Hansen, Caldwell ID 79 4. Ronald Mundt, Sunriver OR 132 4. David Finley, Albany OR 187 4. Judy Kay, Beaverton OR 368 5. Cynthia Palman, Eugene OR 33 5. Clyde Coon, Boise ID 71 5. Wilhelmina White, Redding CA 117 5. Randall Paul, Klamath Falls OR 178 5. Kathy Hansen, Vancouver WA 349 6. Jerrold Hughes, Springfield OR 31 6. Phillip Frankel, McKinleyville CA 67 6. Dick Swanson, Honolulu HI 116 6. Ron Senn, Beaverton OR 174 6. Michael Hansen, Vancouver WA 337 7. Bruce Kirkland, Newport OR 29 7. Christine Lynn, Lyle WA 64 7. Becky McKenzie, Corvalis OR 114 7. Loring Harkness III, Kilauea HI 174 7. Yasuko Shrenzel, Honolulu HI 312 8. Denise McElney, Gold Hill OR 28 8. Susan Brown, Captain Cook HI 62 8. Pauline Fackrell, Winston OR 109 8. John Gregory, Corvallis OR 171 8. James Smith, Mapleton OR 311 9. Judy Nevell, Eugene OR 28 9. Ronald Mathis, Grass Valley CA 61 9. Martin Leftik, Honolulu HI 106 9. Lewis Richardson Jr., Astoria OR 167 9. Joel Datloff, Vancouver WA 299 10. Jill Wolcott, Medford OR 27 10. Gene Hval, Portland OR 56 10. Daniel Grossbard, Grants Pass OR 104 10. Jerold Wershba, Portland OR 167 10. Merle Stetser, Honolulu HI 286 11. Robert Wolcott, Medford OR 27 11. Dennis Deromedi, Chico CA 55 11. Cece Knowles, Green Valley AZ 102 11. Monica Taylor, Astoria OR 164 11. Jamie Newman, Nevada City CA 278 12. Fran Allen, Portland OR 26 12. William Phillips, Vancouver WA 53 12. Ruben Paet, Waianae HI 102 12. Christine Orchard, Yachats OR 164 12. Ronald Jauch, Nevada City CA 278

5000-7500 7500-10,000 Juniors 1. David Grainger, Roseville CA 1239 1. Jeffrey Taylor, Eugene OR 633 1. Ben Bomber, Vancouver WA 94 2. Roger McNay, Beaverton OR 865 2. Ed Ulman, Portland OR 554 2. Ian Milligan, Corvallis OR 62 3. Richard Carle, Longview WA 482 3. Stu Swan, Portland OR 279 3. Jake Olsen, Portland OR 61 4. John Ashton, Portland OR 477 4. Hendrik Sharples, Brush Prairie WA 244 4. Frank Strauhal, Portland OR 32 5. Dennis Metcalf, Portland OR 429 5. Thomas Lum, Honolulu HI 230 5. Caitlin Moreno, Corvallis OR 9 6. Birger Holmquist, Kaneohe HI 388 Over 10,000 7. Merlin Vilhauer, Beaverton OR 351 David Grainger Jeff Taylor 1. Godfrey Chang, Honolulu HI 289 Godfrey Chang Ben Bomber 2. Ross Rainwater, Vancouver WA 259 District 20 Helen Shanbrom Ace of Clubs winners for 2012

Bill Jones Sherri Faroky Wanda Knight Ronald Mathis Mark Bloom Linda Hann Beth Aronoff John Gregory Irva Kay Neyhart Helen Henning 0-5 20-50 100-200 300-500 1000-2500 1. Bill Jones, Grass Valley CA 107 1. Wanda Knight, Albany OR 74 1. Mark Bloom, Chico CA 87 1. Beth Aronoff, Corvallis OR 119 1. Irva Kay Neyhart, Corvallis OR 182 2. Stan Blascow, Philomath OR 50 2. Gerald Clark, Anderson CA 72 2. Donna Espeseth, Eugene OR 78 2. Richard Rodeman, Washougal WA 107 2. Allyn Washington, Penn Valley CA 169 3. Larry Chase, Boise ID 43 3. Beatrice Millar, Grass Valley CA 54 3. David McKee, Ashland OR 67 3. Lee Lerfald, Roseburg OR 104 3. Richard Garvin, Corvallis OR 147 4. Rick Gardner, Arch Cape OR 41 4. James Keefe, Honolulu HI 53 4. Deborah Lackey, Washougal WA 66 4. Douglas Jones, Paradise CA 98 4. Marvin Grudem, Redding CA 139 5. Ian Milligan, Corvallis OR 34 5. Susan Crawford, Portland OR 53 5. Barbara Davis, Roseburg OR 64 5. Robert Liu, Honolulu HI 97 5. Dean Jenkins, Kailua Kona HI 138 6. Karen Wright, Grass Valley CA 29 6. Toni Brown, Eugene OR 49 6. Eileen Milligan, Corvallis OR 59 6. Donald Crozier, Bend OR 96 6. Roger Barker, Albany OR 129 7. Harley King, Ashland OR 29 7. Geraldine Wolfe, Red Bluff CA 48 7. Hatsumi Whitehead, Camas WA 58 7. Ray Lowe, Astoria OR 93 7. James Gallaher, Nevada City CA 119 8. William Neely, Boise ID 25 8. Sam Aucoin, Honolulu HI 44 8. Karen Mason, Florence OR 56 8. Gregory Smith, Corvallis OR 89 8. Harvey Biddle, Grass Valley CA 115 9. Debbie Cole, Bend OR 25 9. Eileen Boal, Albany OR 44 9. Sharon Cummings, Astoria OR 54 9. Seth Chamberlain, Myrtle Creek OR 83 9. Richard Gittleman, Kamuela HI 112 10. Marianne Klekacz, Eddyville OR 23 10. Maryjane Swynenburg, Cannon Bch OR 40 10. James Fitzgibbons, Springfield OR 52 10. Thomas McGuire, Salem OR 81 10. Dorothy Hansen, Seaside OR 112 5-20 50-100 200-300 500-1000 2500-5000 1. Sherri Faroky, Chico CA 40 1. Ron Mathis, Grass Valley CA 59 1. Linda Hann, Roseburg OR 92 1. John Gregory, Corvallis OR 143 1. Helen Henning, Penn Valley CA 195 2. Polly Bullert, Vancouver WA 39 2. Alan Stewart, Vancouver WA 53 2. Pauline Fackrell, Winston OR 91 2. Cathleen Mleko, Grass Valley CA 127 2. Mohamed Shagrun, Chico CA 168 3. Sue Green, Honolulu HI 39 3. Erik Hansen, Caldwell ID 52 3. Barbara Pyles, Portland OR 74 3. David Finley, Albany OR 123 3. Marge Roe, Grass Valley CA 155 4. Jerrold Hughes, Springfield OR 27 4. Anita Hansen, Caldwell ID 49 4. Dick Swanson, Honolulu HI 72 4. Jerold Wershba, Portland OR 109 4. Helen Kirch, Grass Valley CA 151 5. Bruce Kirkland, Newport OR 27 5. Phillip Frankel, McKinleyville CA 47 5. Donna Jackson, Bend OR 71 5. Rene Morand, Grass Valley CA 107 5. Barbee Bellows, Nevada City CA 143 6. Lynn Nakkim, Pepeekeo HI 24 6. Susan Brown, Captain Cook HI 46 6. Martin Leftik, Honolulu HI 66 6. Marilyn Avey, Redding CA 107 6. Charlotte Miller, Boise ID 132 7. Necia Hasbrook, Salem OR 22 7. Dennis Deromedi, Chico CA 45 7. Becky McKenzie, Corvalis OR 64 7. Lois Hopkins, Grass Valley CA 107 7. Court Smith, Portland OR 128 8. Lawrence Diamant, Ashland OR 20 8. John Wolf, Eugene OR 42 8. Wilhelmina White, Redding CA 64 8. Sandra Allen, Corvallis OR 103 8. Judy Kay, Beaverton OR 128 9. Cynthia Palman, Eugene OR 19 9. Gene Hval, Portland OR 41 9. Mike Kitzmiller, Salem OR 60 9. Harry Messenheimer, Pahoa HI 100 9. Ann Stark, Portland OR 122 10. Eleanor Carlson, Corvallis OR 19 10. David Partridge, Eugene OR 41 10. Mary Farrell, Honolulu HI 59 10. Ginny Stark, Eugene OR 96 10. Marilyn Ausman, Auburn CA 119

5000-7500 7500-10,000 Online 1. Jack Mayfield, Junction City OR 161 1. Iku Donnelly, Honolulu HI 88 1. Mark Bennett, Honolulu HI 755 2. Janie Pearcy, Vancouver WA 123 2. Duane Meador, Vancouver WA 78 2. Steven Drew, McMinnville OR 504 3. Diane Cullen, Beaverton OR 117 3. Thomas Lum, Honolulu HI 77 3. Nelda Linman, Bend OR 310 4. Richard Carle, Longview WA 111 4. Jeffrey Taylor, Eugene OR 71 4. Teresa Thurman, Lakeport CA 266 5. Bill Hardy, Beaverton OR 108 5. Ethel Birnbach, Portland OR 51 5. David Fulton, Rhododendron OR 232 Over 10,000 Jack Mayfield Iku Donnelly 1. Godfrey Chang, Honolulu HI 96 Godfrey Chang Mark Bennett Page 4 The District 20 Trumpet March/April 2013 The Sectional Section Redding, Vancouver, Seaside SECTIONAL RESULTS Vancouver NLM (67 tables) 10 11.36 Ed Freeman, Portland OR The Senior Sectional will be held at the Sundial Bridge Spring Sectional 1 7.56 Jim Tritz, Richland WA 11 11.00 Jon Bartlett, Portland OR Vancouver Bridge Club, 6503 E. Mill Plain Come join us in Redding April 5-7 for 2 7.56 Donna Parkes, Kennewick WA 12 11.00 David Brower, Portland OR Blvd., Vancouver WA. We are conveniently an early and delightful spring sectional. 3 6.14 Randy Naef, McMinnville OR located just across the Columbia River Portland Winter (272 tables) Redding is always lovely in the spring and 4 6.14 Michael Green, Yamhill OR from Portland, between the I-5 and I-205 1 27.18 Christopher Gibson, Beaverton OR the bridge hands are fantastic, too! 5 4.04 Phyllis Sutter, Lake Oswego OR bridges. For more information, call Polly 2 25.28 Chris Wiegand, Portland OR Looking for a break from playing 6 4.04 Nancy Remple, Portland OR Bullert, tournament chair, 360-892-9027, bridge? Explore the Sundial Bridge and 7 3.90 Mary Ferguson, Richland WA 3 21.26 Dennis Metcalf, Portland OR or Steve Tubbs, partnership chair, 360- visit the Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 8 3.90 Leanne Zaring, Richland WA 4 21.26 Catherine Creer, Spokane WA 921-4806. which will be featuring several art ex- 5 20.35 David Brower, Portland OR hibits: West Coast Biennial juried art Salem Winter (170 tables) 6 18.94 Meg Myers, Beaverton OR show; “Gowns to Gold Pans: 50 Years of Seaside Sectional 1 20.30 Connie Marfell, Milwaukie OR 7 17.04 Chris Moore, Bellevue WA Collecting Redding’s Art and History”; 2 16.78 Roger McNay, Beaverton OR 8 16.86 Bill Hardy, Beaverton OR We in Seaside Unit 491 hope to see you 3 13.73 Ric Soohoo, Vancouver WA 9 14.31 Joel Datloff, Vancouver WA “Tiny Footprints: Insect Art by Pamela all here for our renowned sectional April Cole”; and “Nano: The Science of Small.” 4 13.34 Laurie Rowe, Eugene OR 10 13.87 Connie Marfell, Milwaukie OR 19-21. It will be held at the Convention 5 13.34 Christopher Gibson, Beaverton OR 11 13.67 Richard Soohoo, Vancouver WA Nancy Boyd, who is known for her sub- Center, 415 First Ave. in Seaside, with lots tle wit, will direct the event. We encourage 6 13.25 Don Lowry, Wilsonville OR 12 13.05 Diane Cullen, Beaverton OR of opportunities to shop, walk the beautiful 7 12.95 Judy Kay, Beaverton OR 13 12.98 Suzanne St Thomas, Salem OR new players to join us on both Friday and beach, eat in any number of good quality Saturday for the 199er games, assuming 8 12.92 Daniel Hoekstra, Portland OR 14 12.69 Linda Wiener, Vancouver WA restaurants and generally soak up the am- 9 11.43 Bill Hardy, Beaverton OR 15 11.65 Ronald Frazier, Clackamas OR we have sufficient tables filled. biance of the Oregon Coast. Plenty of good We always have more than enough hot coffee and ample snacks will be pro- nourishment to provide vitality for bridge vided at each session. and still have plenty of room and time for Table fees are only $8.50 for ACBL a relaxing evening dinner. We look for- members and $9.50 for nonmembers. NEW ACBL MEMBERS ward to having you joining us and we’ll We will have a 99er game on Saturday keep the light on for you. Ardi Berreth, Albany OR Barb Hallberg, Vancouver WA James McKenna, Springfield OR just for those newer players to get their Edward Bleifuss, West Linn OR Patricia Harder, Eagle ID Barbara Moser, Boise ID tournament feet wet. Sunday get your fa- Mary Carr, Garden City ID Gerald Henggeler, Fruitland ID Mary Oparowski, Penn Valley CA Vancouver Senior Sectional vorite team together to play in the strati- Thomas Carr, Chico CA Mark Huth, Tualatin OR Linda Oppenheimer, Eugene OR If you have attained the age of 55 or flighted Swiss team events — both for George Cecil, Weed CA Peggy Jones, Boise ID Kathleen Peterson, Yuba City CA over, mark your calendars for the second experienced players and novices alike. Marilyn Conover, Salem OR Diane Knudson, Portland OR David Roehm, Long Beach WA weekend in April. You are invited to Unit And, maybe best of all for some of you, Debra Cosmer-Kujovich, Judith Leeper, Point Arena CA Joanne Ruyle, Portland OR 452’s popular Senior Sectional. Jeff Jacob you can be on your way home by 6 p.m. Vancouver WA Mimi Lind, Vancouver WA Judy Scoril, Vancouver WA is going to direct this fun competitive Nevertheless, we hope that maybe you’ll Heidi Cunningham, Boise ID Janet Linebarger, Tualatin OR Robert Searle, Warrenton OR event. On Saturday, April 13, there will be spend an extra day or two to enjoy the Constance Edkins, Boise ID Janet Matthews, Boise ID Barbara Swanson, Coos Bay OR two pairs sessions (10 a.m. and 3 p.m.). At- coast. (We have club games six days a Todd Ferris, Vancouver WA Darleen McKenna, Eugene OR Bruce Swanson, Coos Bay OR tendance permitting, a separate 299er week, so stay and play.) Robert Fontana, Kinei HI Roger Thomas, West Linn OR section will be offered. A two-session We are looking forward to all of you at- Gary Funes, Clackamas OR Lee Thurber, Sisters OR Swiss team event will start at 10 a.m. on tending one of the best sectionals in our Sally Gienger, Rockaway Beach OR Linnea Vukasovich, Siletz OR Sunday, April 14. Between sessions, a $5 district. Please see the ad located on page Terry Green, Eugene OR Welcome! Zack Woodbury, Portland OR lunch will be served. 5 for further details on housing, etc.

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Saturday April 6 199er Pairs 10:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Open Pairs (two session event) 10:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. (Single session pairs welcome; if 3 or more tables sign up VANCOUVER BRIDGE CLUB for single session, a separate side game will be held) Senior Sectional Sunday April 7 For players 55 years and older 6WUDWL¿HG6ZLVV7HDP 9LFWRU\3RLQW6FDOH  DP April 13 and 14, 2013 7ZRVHVVLRQVSOD\WKURXJK (Lunch will be provided between sessions for $6 per person collected separately) Vancouver Bridge Club • 6503 E. Mill Plain Blvd. • Vancouver WA 98661 360-737-3772 • www.acbld20.org/vbc/index.html

STRATIFICATIONS Saturday: Morning Pairs 10 a.m., Single Session A: 1500+; B: 500-1500; C: 0-500 Afternoon Pairs 3 p.m., Single Session 199ers: 0-200 Sunday: Swiss Teams 10 a.m. & TBA, Two Sessions Director: Nancy Boyd Lunch served between sessions on Sunday ($5) Chairperson: Jerry Anderson, 530-275-4311 Partnerships: Wilhelmina White, 530-246-1036 Player Fee: $8 ACBL; $9 unpaid and non-ACBL members; 0-5 masterpoints play FREE This is a Z-T policy event Flight A: 2000+; Flight B: 750-2000; Flight C: 0-750 (Average masterpoints of pair or team)

3HUVHVVLRQIHHRISHUSOD\HU‡H[WUDIRUQRQDQGXQSDLG$&%/0HPEHUV Director: Jeff Jacob • Sanction No.: SS1304053 3OD\HUVZLWKSRLQWVSHUVHVVLRQ‡6DQFWLRQ Chairperson: Polly Bullert, 360-892-9027, [email protected] Partnerships: Steve Tubbs, 360-921-4806, [email protected] March/April 2013 The District 20 Trumpet Page 5

Bridge With McKenzie Fundamentals of bidding: Splinters

´KQT2 ♥A76 ©K98 ®732 rebid a forcing 2♥, so a jump to 3♥ is not treme example of wasted values — as far needed as a natural bid. This is the only as the partnership’s losers go, the KQJ Find more, better slams We need to differentiate these two hand ® kind of splinter that doesn’t necessarily are just as good as the 432 would be. types. The first hand will tend to play one ® with this important tool show extra strength — the first criterion So (c)’s out of the way. But what about the or two tricks better as dummy than the of a splinter, the game-force, has already others? Today I’d like to talk about one of the second. So, unless you have much more been filled. You just need the other two — When they’re first introduced to splin- most important slam tools (and maybe detailed agreements, you should tend to a fit for partner’s last bid suit and a single- ters, most players say they’d rather have the most important way of looking at bid 2NT with the more balanced hands, ton in the suit in which you jump. (a) — they know there won’t be a club partnership assets). The splinter was, in and splinter with the unbalanced hands. my opinion, one of By far the biggest complaint I hear from loser. That is comforting — but incorrect. The first hand should bid 4® directly the biggest leaps in those pairs who have recently adopted (b) is a measurably better hand than (a) over 1´. bidding theory in the splinters is that they never come up. on this auction. Why? That’s because of second half of the Splinters by opener “We’ve been playing them for months and the power of combined honors. twentieth century — Hand (b) is just an extension of the first we haven’t had one!” Well, they come up The ®A is definitely a trick, but it has second only to nega- principle — a wild jump in a new suit. For about once a session in my partnerships. no possibility of working with honors in tive doubles. the sequence in (b), I’d hold a minimum of Be on the lookout! Every time you’re partner’s hand. Remember, partner has a about to jump to a suit game, ask yourself game-forcing hand with a singleton club. ´A JT3 ♥KQ964 ©AK3 ®6 How do I splinter? if a splinter might be more descriptive. That necessarily means that he has both A splinter is an Why such a good hand? Remember the Here’s another example that might come length and strength in the other suits. three points a splinter is getting across: unusual jump (usu- up — 1´–2©–2´–4♥. Rather than just When I look at ♥T74 ©85 in partner’s game forcing, support, shortness. Partner’s McKenzie Myers ally a double jump) lazily jump to 4´, take the time to show known long suits, I see a lot of potential Bridge With McKenzie that does several promised 6+ HCP — you need a quite partner why you’re jumping to game. losers — he might need to have 16 HCP good hand to contract for 10 tricks. things at once: it (♥AKQ ©AK) in those suits to make sure forces to game, shows great support for Hand (c) is a little different. Here, What’s it all mean? we don’t have a loser there. But when our partner’s last bid suit, and promises opener has opened 1© and jumped to 3♥ So now we know how to splinter (and ace is in one of partner’s long suits, it’s shortness in the suit bid. Here are a few over 1´. If opener had a good hand with maybe more importantly at first, how to guaranteed to combine with his honors examples (assume the opponents pass hearts, he would bid a (forcing) 2♥ — so recognize when partner splinters). That’s a much better than if it’s in his short suit. throughout): 3♥ has to be some sort of different hand. good first step — but the real point of My general rule of when to make a slam splintering is to have intelligent slam auc- try when partner splinters (and in the very (a) 1 –4 Modern partnerships have defined this as ´ ® tions. The way splinters help here is by related auction 1 /1 – 2NT – 3-some- (b) 1 –1 –4 a splinter (and 4♥ as a splinter with ♥ ´ ♥ ´ ® specifically a void). Rebidding a suit that’s identifying wasted values. Say you’ve thing showing shortness) is as follows: (c) 1© –1´ –3♥ higher-ranking than your first suit (like opened 1´, and partner splinters with 4®. When we’re in a game-forcing auction, (d) 1´ –2© –3♥ 1©–1´–2♥) is called a reverse; 3♥ is a Which of these three hands would you we know what the trump suit is, and part- Hand (a) is the classic example, so let’s jump reverse. most like to hold? ner makes a shortness-showing bid, men- start there. Partner opens 1 , and you tally turn all of your high cards in ´ (a) AKQ64 T74 85 A82 hold this hand: Splinters after a 2-level response ´ ♥ © ® partner’s short suit into deuces. If you still (b) AKQ64 A74 85 T82 Hand (d) is a less-frequent partnership ´ ♥ © ® have an opening hand, make a slam try KQT2 A763 K982 7 (c) AKQ64 T74 85 KQ J ´ ♥ © ® agreement, but one that I heartily recom- ´ ♥ © ® (cuebid at as low a level as you can). If you You could certainly bid 2NT (Jacoby), mend. When a two-over-one response is Hand (c) is clearly the worst of the no longer have an opening hand, jump showing a game-forcing spade raise. You given, most pairs play this as a game-force. three, even though its high-card count is right to game and leave any slambitious would also do that with this hand, though: So in the auction 1´ –2©, opener can better than the other two. This is an ex- moves to partner!

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The IN! Crowd For Intermediate/Newcomer Players

Newcomers: Tell me about your experience in Vancouver

Hi Margi here, pleasure meeting so many newcomers there. tons of good bridge at the tournaments. the NAPs (North American Pairs). Partici- It was a pleasure to see so many of you I met some amazing people, from Coming soon is the culmination of the pate frequently in the qualifiers — they for the oregon Trail Regional. Hope you those returning to the game after a career selection process for the teams that will pay red points. enjoyed the amazing speakers and others just beginning to represent the district in the national Qualifiers for this are held in June, July that we had in Vancouver and learn. It can be rather over- championships. and August. that they added a little bit to your whelming when one first walks This event, referred to as the GNT The flyer is at http://acbld20.org/NA_ knowledge of the great game of into a regional — thank you for (Grand National Teams) has an under-500 Events/D20_NAP_Flyer.pdf. bridge. taking that first step. masterpoint division. Your team needs to The national finals are held at the We had a great lineup of speak- I hope you had fun and look have qualified in the district finals, to be spring NABC in St. Louis. ers that included David Brower, forward to seeing you at many held April 27. Again, I am looking forward to meeting Dick Morris, Mike Eyer, Marie Ger- more tournaments. Win that trip to the summer NABCs in you at the Emerald Empire Regional July muska, Chris Gibson, Bill Hardy, In preparation for the district's Atlanta to represent this district. 22-28 in Eugene. And hoping to get some Ian Kirk, Connie Marfell, Joe next regional, the Emerald Em- This year the district finals will be played feedback on your recent experience at Rottman and Mary Alice Seville. pire, in Eugene I would appreci- online, so you will need a computer at the Vancouver. My task is to help beginners Margi Redden ate feedback on your playing site (there is time to arrange some- Practice frequently at the club level and and newcomers feel welcome — D20 I/N Coordinator experiences in Vancouver and thing if you want to play), your team could I will be looking to see how you all fare in and I am always looking for ways some suggestions of topics for represent D20 at the NABCs in Atlanta. the qualifiers. in which to accomplish this. our guest speakers there. Here is the flyer: http://acbld20.org/ Drop me a line. Give me some feedback. I hope you enjoyed the newcomer hors In District 20 (on the mainland) we never NA_Events/D20_GNT_Flyer.pdf. I/N Coordinator Margi Redden can be d'oeuvre reception in Vancouver; it was a promise good weather … but I can promise There is a corresponding pairs event, reached at [email protected].

Taylor DISTRICT 20 RANK CHANGES Continued from Page 1 NEW JUNIOR MASTERS Michael Schleef, Eagle ID Sharon Minock, Weed CA Donna Janner, Longview WA The district is in excellent financial Al Arnzen, Meridian ID Rollie Seibert, Portland OR Wilscott Naugler, Portland OR Genevieve Leary, Brookings OR condition due to the continued success Sally Baker, Ontario OR Judy Stoner, Portland OR William Neely, Boise ID Randy Naef, McMinnville OR Michael Stoner, Portland OR Tom Neilsen, Portland OR Diane Roberts, Kalama WA of our regionals and the excellent hotel Ralph Billerbeck, Nevada City CA Steven Bingham, Boise ID Jeanne Vanden Meiracker, Ann Russell, Honolulu HI Hank Schouten, Portland OR contracts negotiated by Marilyn Vilhauer. Molly Bloomfield, Corvallis OR Bend OR Larry Simmonds, Nevada City CA Alice Shyshla, Honolulu HI I hope that Molly will keep us financially Priscilla Braun, Boise ID Mary Williams, Chester CA Robert Warren, Kapolei HI Bruce Thornburgh, Boise ID sound but consider offering a few more Janet Clemmons, Hillsboro OR Robert Wood, Clio CA Lois Welch, Grass Valley CA Robert Triplett, Clatskanie OR Gregory Clemmons, Hillsboro OR Shirley Westfall, Nampa ID benefits to players and not raise session NEW SECTIONAL MASTERS NEW REGIONAL MASTERS Clark Custodio, Ashland OR fees above $11. (Note! We have nearly the NEW NABC MASTERS Susan Frieder, Wailuku HI Mark Giovannozzi, Vancouver WA Gloria Anderson, Newport OR lowest fees in the ACBL.) Karen Goldwater, Lake Oswego OR Susan Crawford, Portland OR Daniel Berman, Honolulu HI Finally, Molly, do not let a meeting get Cynthia Gould, Gearhart OR Connie Green, Eugene OR Larry Henderson, Milwaukie OR Gayle Daniel, Klamath Falls OR Mark Bloom, Chico CA out of control as I once did. Use the Elaine Green, Corvallis OR Joan Horstkotte, Portland OR Sally Davis, Brookings OR Debbie Farnam, Macdoel CA imaginary or real gavel if you need to. Cheryl Griffiths, Sunriver OR Jerrold Hughes, Springfield OR Allison Evans, Corvallis OR Doug Farnam, Macdoel CA The district will have a lot on its plate Taylor Gudmundsen, Boise ID Tina Leong, Honolulu HI Ellen Goodemoot, Philomath OR Mary Farrell, Honolulu HI with winding down Reno and gearing up Patricia Harder, Eagle ID Chris Gates, Salem OR Janet Hume, Honolulu HI Pete Grice, Boise ID a Bend regional in May 2014. In addition Sheila Moore, Portland OR we have been granted a Medford regional Jack Leonard, Boise ID James Morrison, Honolulu HI Dmitriy Myedvyedyev, Meridian ID in 2014, thanks to Merlin Vilhauer’s work Jeff Morrison, Penn Valley CA New Life Masters Karen Nelson, Corvallis OR with the ACBL board of directors. George Moses, Boise ID Peggy Sullivan, Honolulu HI Back to bridge. The Emerald Bridge Margaret Nielsen, Yoshi White, Honolulu HI Club launched a let’s-play-a-few-hands- Grass Valley CA NEW BRONZE LIFE MASTERS and-talk-about-them-in-detail on Wednes- Anne Savaria, Portland OR Bolek Brant, Portland OR day mornings in January. I really enjoyed Karen Schoesson, Medford OR Seth Chamberlain, Myrtle Creek OR hosting the first one when Steve Pessin Hedy Schoonover, George Crawford, Portland OR Ashland OR Judy Davis, Portland OR was traveling for frivolous reasons, that is Audi Staples, Chico CA Ralph Henderson, Portland OR playing at the Monterey Regional. It was a Candace Taylor, Honolulu HI Frank Holmes, Oregon OR nostalgia trip back to the nineties when I Alan Wickstrom, Beaverton OR Kenneth Lee, Honolulu HI taught chemistry at Lane Community NEW CLUB MASTERS Jean Luning, Kailua HI College. Questions such as “What would Marjorie Feldman Linda Hann Cliff LaMear William Barrese, Waldport OR Roseburg OR Roseburg OR Astoria OR NEW SILVER LIFE MASTERS you lead?” led to answers such as “There Ricardo Berdichevsay, Roberta Gustad, Honolulu HI is no good lead from this hand.” Then we Portland OR Monica Taylor, Astoria OR talked about least of evils. Participants re- Margaret Bomber, marked about my aggressive calls on Vancouver WA NEW GOLD LIFE MASTERS some hands and passive on others. Patricia Bruck, Roseburg OR Suzanne Cook, McKinleyville CA Hawaii is part of District 20. I made a Grace Carter, Medford OR Craig Jones, Boise ID Jean Cary, Eugene OR Bob Peery, Corvallis OR big sacrifice to go to the 62nd Hawaii Re- Edward Celnicker, gional on my dime. Such hardship, leave Milwaukie OR Congratulations! NEW EMERALD LIFE MASTERS the freezing fog, enjoy the sun, warm Patty Crispe, Portland OR Birger Holmquist, Kaneohe HI rain, rainbows, excellent food and bridge Marie Dewhirst, Roseburg OR Marlene Lamoreaux Roger McNay, Beaverton OR for the sixth time. Nick Frank, Trinidad CA Redding CA My initial trip to Hawaii for the regional Judith Gilles, Vancouver WA in 2001, their 50th anniversary regional, Charles Hanson, Mountain View HI Beginning bridge class at was met with a lot of coolness about us Robert Hartley, Meridan ID University Club of Portland not including them in District 20 events. Diane Johnson, Hilo HI We have made huge progress in the NABC Gretchen King, Ashland OR A three-week beginning bridge pairs events and significant progress in Susanne Lee, Moorpark CA class will be held this month at the Claudia Maddalena, University Club of Portland, 1225 the GNT teams. Two of the district’s lead- S.W. Sixth Ave. Students do not ing masterpoint holders, Godfrey Chang Honolulu HI Beth Markwell, Portland OR need to be UC members. and Tom Lum hail from Hawaii. Larry Marshall, Classes will be held at 6 p.m. Thanks to our efforts over the last Cannon Beach OR Becky McKenzie Eileen Milligan Virginia Sinclair- Mondays, March 11, 18 and 25. decade, we are now welcome there. The Mary McGrath, Portland OR Corvallis OR Corvallis OR Brooks The class will be taught by Hawaii Regional is a great event if you Terry Nagel, Boise ID Portland OR Jacqueline Joseph, an accredited can afford it. I have replaced Reno with Diane Nangle, bridge teacher. Cost is $10/lesson. Not pictured: Students must register in it. The Hawaiian association of bridge Lake Oswego OR Mark Rowe, Philomath OR Patricia Dixon JoAnne Girard Kathy Rodeman advance, either with the club (call units, HCBUA, runs an outstanding Janu- Norma Schauermann, Honolulu HI Portland OR Washougal WA Brittany at 503-223-6237) or ary event and has a huge cash reserve. Vancouver WA Joseph ([email protected]). March/April 2013 The District 20 Trumpet Page 7

Goodwill: Meet the newly honored appointees Continued from Page 1 going door-to-door to local mer- chants. “I have no trouble getting look up to as an opponent, a Molly Harris’s prizes,” she says with a twinkle. partner and an ambassador for Go-to Bridge Brownies Harrowitz is a true veteran in 1 the game,” Bush said. Makes: 1 /2 batches of frosting for the game of bridge, with nearly 70 Laila Griffith started playing 1 large pan of brownies (2 bags of years under her belt. She played store-bought mix). bridge with McClure in 1986 and her first duplicate game with her the two have remained partners Ingredients: husband in the basement of the 4 unsweetened chocolate on and off for the last 20+ years. Portland Hilton. “We had the first “She always greets everyone with squares, melted overall low in the whole room!” 1 cup powdered sugar a ready smile,” Griffith describes. she remembers. Harrowitz has 1 tablespoon corn syrup (or honey) “At any tournament we attend, come a long way since then, but 2 tablespoons sweet butter she is known as one of ‘the girls’ one thing that hasn’t changed is 4 tablespoons strong coffee because of her friendliness.” her passion for the game and for 1 teaspoon vanilla McClure considers her friendly giving back. Harrowitz says she Directions: demeanor as her single biggest continues to act as hospitality Beat together all ingredients. Godfrey Chang contribution to the game of Spread over brownies. chair because she enjoys it so Molly Harris tion board for eight years, Unit bridge. “We’re serious card play- When cooled, cut into 1" squares. much. “It’s a lot of fun,” she said. Portland, has only been exposed 470 board six years, and gives ers, but we have fun,” she said. “I And while she gets volunteers to Harris’ impact on the bridge private lessons to advancing think that’s an important mes- restaurant. Harris even shared her to man the Hospitality Desk, Har- community in the last five years. bridge students. sage for the younger players.” Her recipe with us (see box). Enjoy! rowitz is always there with saltwa- But her impact was felt right Chang also gives lectures sev- inspiration to continue leading ter taffy and apples. “Everybody away. Kay said Harris “has done Godfrey Chang eral times a year on topics such by example? Her hometown. loves the taffy,” she says, adding: an excellent job as our rep both Representing the Aloha state is as “Count of the Hand,” “Power “Klamath is not a big city. It’s like “And so do the dentists.” in presenting our needs to the a player whose roots date back to of Distribution,” and “Judgment a family,” McClure said. district board and in keeping us his college days in the early ’60s, in Bridge.” Chang said he was Griffith describes McClure as a Molly Harris informed.” Kay feels Harris is one making him one of the longest- hesitant when first approached director who is always ready to Known for encouraging new of the nicest and most ethical standing members in his unit. by the club manager more than offer her advice, especially to players and providing snacks for bridge players in the district and Godfrey Chang started playing 20 years ago about the lectures. newer players. “I am proud to say the bridge table, Molly Harris is very deserving of this honor. bridge after serving six months of “Funny how you get over stage she is my best friend and bridge not only a new Goodwill Commit- Harris recently worked dili- active duty for the Army Reserves, fright if you’re confident about partner, and very deserving of tee member, she’s also the new gently to revise the District 20 discovering the game by watching your material,” he said. this very special honor.” District 20 president. Harris began playing bridge at bylaws, something she notes as retired players in Waikiki. “If my Chang feels his single biggest Irene Harrowitz the age of 10 when her parents her single biggest accomplish- arithmetic is correct, I spent 52 contribution to the bridge com- Known as the Hospitality taught her the game so they ment. These new bylaws went years in bridge, which adds up to munity is his accessibility. “I am Queen, Irene Harrowitz has could have a fourth at the table. into effect last month, largely due a deck of cards,” he said. usually the person sought after to served as hospitality chair at She loved the game so much, it to Harris’ diligence and dedica- Merle Stetser, who’s known settle a dispute on ruling the Seaside sectionals and regionals became a passion in her life, and tion to the project. Chang for about 30 years, can’t game. Interesting hands are often for more than 50 years. Likely a big reason why she still gives While Harris says she’s never sing his praises enough. Among given to me to explain how to because she does the job better back today where she can. “I love been much of a cook, she still his many accomplishments, Chang reach either a game or slam.” than anyone else! Harrowitz has this game, and appreciate all that loves bringing snacks to the has chaired the appeals commit- Stetser agrees Chang’s biggest an uncanny ability to collect door others have done to support the bridge table. Among her favorites tee for the Hawaii Regional for contribution as his “willingness to prizes for sectionals, often getting bridge community,” Harris said. is brownies topped with a special 20 years, served on the Hawaiian listen to anyone who asks ques- more than 100 every year just by Judy Kay, unit president for icing mix she got from a Portland Contract Bridge Units Associa- tions and offer possible solutions.”

Joiner: A Redding team takes on the toughest competition in Reno Continued from Page 1 play Miller and Steve Apodaca, who won the ace and then a spade to the ace. Team members frequently referred to the national Mini-McKenney award for his “Now a diamond from dummy got the Q their motto, “stay in the boat,” in describing Things didn’t get off to a great start their © bracket the past two years. Schmitz and from Steve, which I ruffed,” Wierman how they overcame the odds. first couple days in Reno. Playing in knock- Joiner played Bert and Kathy Newman of said. Another spade to the king cleared on the first board of the match, Doner outs both Thursday and Friday they were West Bloomfield, Mich. trumps, then another diamond ruff, Apo- aggressively bid Hays into an impossible knocked out in the first round. Thursday Twice during the round, a slam was daca showing out. “I ruffed a club in dummy 5 , which went down three. At the other night they played in the Swiss, where they ® reached at one table while the other table and led a high diamond, Billy winning the table, Joiner and Schmitz “stayed in the had their first meeting with Miller and com- played in game. Both created swings for the K, but then I could claim.” boat,” allowing their opponents to play in pany, which they lost. But after Friday’s loss, © Joiner team. With a spade left in both hand and 3 , which made four. they took the evening session off to collect ♥ In the first half, Miller opened 1NT, Apo- dummy, Wierman had the transportation “I think Cam and Gard were trying to re- themselves. daca transferred to spades and then bid needed to cash both the ®A and the fifth cover from that point on, but couldn’t,” Time was running out, with two of their 3NT. When Miller showed a preference for diamond. Wierman said. four days in Reno gone and no gold to show spades, Apodaca persisted with 4NT. The Newmans played in 4 ; 13 IMPs to As it turned out, the first board was only for it. They hadn’t planned on playing in any ´ “Billy paused for a long time,” Wierman Joiner. 4 IMPs, and the pros did recover with a of the compact morning knockouts, but out said. “I assume he was considering passing, Aside from three pushes, the remaining slam three boards later. But two boards in of desperation began considering the Sat- but he finally responded, and Steve bid seven boards all went to the Apodaca team the second half made the difference. urday-Sunday morning knockout. Wierman 6 . Billy was stoic, and made a valiant at- for a collective 21 IMPs. Joiner won by 3 even one one of them, both halves of the wasn’t thrilled with the idea of trying to play ´ tempt to find a winning line, but the simple before factoring in the handicap. Doner team played in 4 — one in the three sessions both days, but he reluctantly ´ story is that he needed two finesses.” With their second round win, the Joiner north and one in the west — and each went agreed. Both were off, and Miller went down 2 team finally got some gold points. Later Sat- down, costing them 6 IMPs. “I realized that it probably offered a better while Schmitz made 4´ for 11 IMPs. urday, they won the first two rounds in the on the other, Ratley collected a bonus chance of winning the gold Jan needed than on the fourth board of the second half, second bracket of the ’12 Wrap-Up Knock- when the opponents doubled her in a to hope to win it all in one remaining Wierman picked up this hand in first seat out. Getting to the semifinals of both events partscore. Both norths made 3♥, but the event,” he said. vulnerable: ´ Q 8 74 3 ♥ 6 © A 4 assured them of 9.2 gold points, making vulnerable double created an 11-IMP swing. Thirteen teams entered the Double Down ® A8532. He considered opening but Joiner a Life Master. The Joiner team won by 13 before factor- Compact Knockout Saturday morning — passed. Ratley opened 1© and jumped to Finally, the pressure was off. They could ing the handicap. not enough to divide into two brackets, so 4´ over Wierman’s 1´ response. This was play relaxed on Sunday, knowing they’d ac- “I was soaring so high,” Joiner said. handicaps were assigned instead. enough for Wierman to drive to slam, espe- complished their goal. Wierman calls the second-round match “That’s sort of a good news, bad news rev- cially after Ratley showed three key cards. Sunday morning, the team faced Sacra- against Miller and Apodaca a highlight of elation,” Wierman said. “You get a handicap Miller led the ♥ J against 6´. mento pro Veronica McMurdie, this time his bridge experience. He was particularly when you play a team that has a higher MP needing the 8-IMP handicap to win by 7. impressed with Miller’s grace and sports- A K 6 5 total, but those teams will include whatever ´ Then it was onto the final, where the manship. A K 7 3 top players there are in the pool — experts ♥ Doner team awaited, with its three Grand “After his partner put him in an unmak- 9 8 7 5 2 and pros included.” © Life Masters and in the neighborhood of able slam, Billy asked, ‘Did you think I’d Handicap wasn’t a factor in the first ® — 60,000 masterpoints. Ratley and Wierman opened 2NT?’ I don’t know if this was a se- round, when the Joiner team started with a ´ 10 2 ´ J 9 played Cam Doner and Gard Hays while rious question, if he was just offering Steve round robin of three teams of roughly equal ♥ J 10 9 5 ♥ Q 8 4 2 Schmitz and Joiner played Jean Barry and a convenient excuse, or if it was purely masterpoint totals (including one led by the © K J 10 3 © Q 6 Richard Meffley. on the top 300 Lifetime tongue-in-cheek, but Billy never displayed Trumpet editor). For the first time in Reno, ® K 7 4 ® Q J 10 9 6 Achievement list that the Bridge Bulletin any level of disappointment or annoyance, the Joiner team got past the first round of a Q 8 7 4 3 ran in November, Hays was No. 48 and much less anger. knockout. ´ Doner No. 75. 6 “Also, after comparing scores, he came by The prize for this accomplishment was ♥ “While I was aware that we were up our table and commended us on our win, A 4 the opportunity to face Billy Miller in the © against tough competition, I don’t think I adding, ‘You didn’t want to have to use the A 8 5 3 2 second round. ® fully realized how tough, which was proba- handicap.’ All of us appreciated this; he of- Concerned with their teammates’ comfort Wierman needed careful entry manage- bly why I was able to keep my composure fered a good reminder of the kind of sports- level, Ratley and Wierman, who have about ment to succeed. He cashed the ♥A-K, and just bid my hands to the best of my manship that should be the norm in bridge, 1500 masterpoints apiece, volunteered to dumping his small diamond. A diamond to ability,” Joiner said. but often is not.” Page 8 The District 20 Trumpet March/April 2013 AROUND THE UNITS

Eugene/ Springfield Newport players top national club field ♣♦♥♠ By John Wolf Central George Lewis www.emeraldbridgeclub.org and Therese Oregon Coast Price won the ♣♦♥♠ By Barbara Coyle nationwide Big race for board www.unit572.org Inter-Club Championship The annual meeting and board elec- As my sainted father-in-law used to say, on Feb. 12 with tion held Feb. 10 at Shadow Hills Coun- “There are only two kinds of people: The try Club was outstanding. We had more Irish and those who wish they were, and a 78.5% out of people running for the board than any- on St. Patrick’s Day, everyone is Irish.” So, 297 tables, one can remember. for all you Micks out there, this is your playing in a Five board members were elected: Jim month. All you have to fear is green beer 299er game at Fitzgibbons, Harriett Kessinger, John and trumping your partner’s ace. the Newport Lean, Sherri Morgan and Leigh Wells, Shake out the pompoms and bring on Bridge Club. who will join holdover members John the cheerleaders. Therese Price and Bergland, Norma Smith, Jan Ward and George Lewis, playing in the Newport Richard and John Wolf. The food was excellent and Bridge Club 299er game, came in first Marianne Car- the event was well organized by Sherri overall nationwide in the Feb. 12 Inter- penter, below, Morgan. We had 20-tables in a two-ses- Club Championship game. They scored a also placed. sion event. The overall winners were Jeff whopping 78.5% in a field of 297 Taylor and Paul Craviotto. tables. Marianne and Richard Carpenter Turning absolute beginners into avid We are losing two or our most promi- also placed in the finals in this event, giv- bridge players requires a slightly different nent players. After having their property ing Newport two pairs among the overall approach. There has been a great deal of on the market for a number of years, Jack winners. discussion and a certain amount of dis- and Arlene Mayfield have at long last Once again the Miracle Miles Holiday agreement throughout the unit. One thing sold and will be relocating to Arizona in Party was celebrated at the Eagles Club in in total agreement: We need new players early spring. While the silver lining is that Lincoln City early in January. According to and Beginner Bridge is a good thing. After there will be a few more masterpoints the locals, the potluck was the best ever in weeks of disagreement about how to fi- now available to the rest of us, they will spite of the tough competition put up by nance equitably for teachers, students and be missed. There is so much that could the club’s New Year’s Eve party at the Elks the unit, the board unanimously adopted be said about the each of them individu- Club. Keep this up and my last minute at its Feb. 8 meeting a proposal to help fi- ally and both as a couple. It’s a given that purchase of cream puffs will be a subject nance classes eligible for ACBL and Dis- they are both outstanding bridge players. of scorn. Oh, yes. They did play bridge at trict 20 reimbursement. But far more than that, they are both just these events as well. Our unit masterpoint races for 2012: great people who are always gracious at Heading into the new year, Diana Bird, the average age of our members is Mini-McKenney — (0-5) Marianne the table and who are always willing to Barnes, unit education liaison and owner the oldest in the district. It’s really some- Klekacz, Eddyville, 31.30; (5-20) Bruce provide a helpful suggestion when asked. of the Bridge Academy in Newport, has thing of a miracle so many of us are still Kirkland, Newport, 28.90; (20-50) Therese Perhaps this means we all need to con- upgraded the Wednesday game, allowing up and about, walking and talking just Price, Toledo, 38.26; (50-100) Kari sider a trip south. players with up to 750 masterpoints to like real people. Nevertheless, it is obvious Steinke, Depoe Bay, 40.64; (100-200) On a more positive note, we are most participate, and the Thursday game up to our numbers are dwindling. The goal of Karen Mason, Florence, 107.10; (200-300) happy to report that Marjorie Feldman, 500 masterpoints. Weather and illnesses the clubs for the coming year is to attract Skip Weiss, Florence, 75.09; (300-500) playing with Leigh Wells on Jan. 28, permitting, she will also host an open Sun- new players. The unit is especially inter- Walter Orchard, Yachats, 144.60; (500- placed second which was enough for her day game once a month, schedule TBA. ested in promoting more bridge classes to 1000) Christine Orchard, Yachats, 163.79; to attain the rank of Life Master. Barnes announced that 10 students achieve this goal. (1000-2500) Frances Gates, Waldport, The Emerald Bridge Club reports that completed eight weeks of defense classes Revving up the competition among the 172.67; (2500-5000) Jim Smith, Mapleton, Real Time Bridge is going very well. These in January. They are: Therese Price, Shel- players, and hopefully, attracting the 311.40. Wednesday morning sessions are a great ley Stowers, Chris and Linnea Vukasovich, newer players to the open games, Wally Ace of Clubs — Same as above unless opportunity to play and discuss the hands Evie Gilroy, Donna Harris, Gloria Ander- Orchard is presenting lessons on various listed: (200-300) Diana Barnes, Newport, in real time. You do not need a partner. son, Barbara Murphy, Marianne Klekacz bridge subjects every other Friday before 39.59; (300-500) Darrel Larcom, North Marylou Bert continues to offer her su- and Michelle Longo Eder. “Watch out for that week’s game in Newport. Lee Brack- Bend, 60.57; (500-1000) Marie Hinze, pervised play on Friday mornings. This is them when they come to your table!” she hahn is teaching 2/1 every Wednesday be- Depoe Bay, 62.01; (1000-2500) Lee Brack- truly a great opportunity for less experi- warned. fore the Gleneden game. Both provide hahn, Lincoln City, 70.40. ence players to benefit from the wisdom For the second year in a row, Karen handouts of the lessons. Big games: Frances “Gallagher” Gates of someone who plays the game at the Mason was awarded the unit plaque and And by the way, Orchard has a new and Larry “O’Trickey” Trickey scored a highest level. commendation for being the most im- book, Precision 101, now available for 71.5% game at Miracle Miles on Jan. 21. EBC’s anniversary party is coming up. proved 199er. We promise she won’t re- download on your Kindle for $4.95. A first Diane Caccamise and Bill Rosencrantz Check with the boys for details. Rumor peat again next year. She’s racked up edition, autographed paper copy of the scored 72% in Coos Bay on Jan. 10. has it this will be a two-session event and enough points to surpass eligibility. book can be obtained by writing to the And may the luck of the Irish be with they will be providing the pizza. According to unit president Charlie author and including a check for $10. you.

Unit dominates races; cancer survivor recalls ‘chemo brain’ Albany/ This is your brain on chemo: Survivor Sandra Krantz appreciates partners’ patience Corvallis I had the experience of being “chemo brain.” At the time, I besides the “big C” that has ♣♦♥♠ diagnosed with breast cancer in thought I was doing just fine. I entered your life, made it a good By Bob Peery the spring of 2011. It changes the could still put it together and game no matter where I placed in www.albanycorvallisbridgeclub.org landscape and playing field in a lot come out ahead against certain the stats. of different ways. Since I am a bit opponents, but now that I look The point I am making is that I Four district Ace of Clubs awards went bull-headed, I made up my mind back, I really need to thank my really appreciate your patience to Albany/Corvallis players, more than any that I was going to keep on playing partners for putting up with me. with me, and I appreciate the other unit: Wanda Knight, Beth Aronoff, cards and I was going to keep up This game that we play has so partners that put up with me. It has John Gregory and Irva Kay Neyhart. The with my swimming. I managed to many thinking components and given me a real insight into the quantity of special games seems to have do both. Finished up the chemo different ways to distribute the opponents that make the effort to part in December 2011, then cards, the entertainment value is play who are fighting the good made the difference, particularly the team promptly checked myself into the endless. But it is a game. fight with sight issues, issues to just games. Their impact is highlighted by the hospital for a week of recovery I am sure that I made some really pick their cards up and hold them, contrast with the Mini-McKenney, where (that isn’t what the doctors were off the wall bids and played some issues to find rides to the venue, Eileen Milligan was our lone winner. calling it). boards that should have been and particularly the partners who December and January are the months The part that I wanted to touch laydowns for anyone else. Yes, I did make the effort to partner them. I when the Albany Bridge Club, the Corval- on was the surgeon during our have some chemo brain, but the want to thank them all — thank lis Bridge Club and Unit 477 elect their weekly and biweekly meets kept enjoyment of getting out of the you! members for their boards. asking me if I had experienced Sandra Krantz house, dwelling on something — Sandra Krantz Both the Albany and Corvallis clubs re- elected their entire boards and kept the dent of the Corvallis club. With some friendly banter Carol Harms of her election, I don’t think Carol quite same officers as last year; Myrna Evans The unit board added Stan Blascow, agreed to be the new unit president. understood what she was getting into. continues to serve as president of the Al- Walt Thies and Carol Harms as new mem- With next weekend’s Heart of the Valley bers replacing those going off the board. Sectional just two months away at the time bany club and Greg Smith remains presi- Continued on Page 13 March/April 2013 The District 20 Trumpet Page 9 AROUND THE UNITS Free bridge classes draw a crowd in Grants Pass Grants Beginning on the high seas. Pass bridge students Local directs cruises pack tables at a Arnie Williams, a director at the Grants ♣♦♥♠ recent Sunday Pass club, takes it a step further by volun- By Denise McElney teering as a cruise bridge director. After afternoon class playing bridge as a passenger on various in Grants Pass. cruises, Arnie got in touch with an agent. To promote the joy of bridge and in- He filled out the requisite paperwork and crease club membership, the Grants Pass BELOW: since meeting qualifications, he now re- Bridge Club is offering free beginners les- ceives lists of potential opportunities from sons. and Teacher Nancy Mary Louise Hendricks Nancy several cruise lines. , both former teachers, are con- Hitchcock Hitchcock His first cruise as a director was to ducting a 15-week course based on Easy- reviews a deal Alaska and Victoria Island. For his work Bridge, which began Jan. 20. just played by he receives free accommodations, evening Turnout has been overwhelming, says students. entertainment, and any of the cruise ex- Hendricks. The first week had over 30 par- Photos by Robert Jackson cursions. He is responsible for preparing ticipants and the second over 40. Even Classes are held Sundays at 2 p.m. at and conducting morning classes and di- Super Bowl Sunday had 26. That’s a lot 401 NE E St. in Grants Pass. For more recting afternoon games on sea days. for the small town of Grants Pass. info call 541-218-2942. Arnie adjusts lessons to meet needs of Students are of mixed levels; about 25% GP players take their game around the world the players for each trip. For example, one have never played before. Others are com- GPBC members have found ways to cruise had passengers from Australia who ing to improve skills, learn updated con- combine two of their favorite passions: played the Acol system. Since most pas- ventions and the differences between social world travel and bridge. sengers were playing Standard American, bridge and duplicate. The GPBC board Miriam Wallace and her husband set sail from San Fran- he boned up on Acol and gave lessons on has been very supportive and purchased cisco to cruise around Cape Horn and the the differences between the two systems. course materials in advance of the classes. southern tip of South America. Their 30- When asked what he likes best, he said Each lesson includes an hour of lecture day adventure had stops in Cabo San he really enjoys the friendly people. He and an hour of play. Nancy and Mary Lucas; Lima, Peru; and ultimately in loves it when players hang around after Louise create specific hands to match les- Buenos Aires. Her favorite stop was the lessons or games to discuss bridge. Arnie sons and believe hands-on is the best form Edith Decker wrote an excellent article penguin colony on the Falkland Islands. is looking forward to his next adventure of learning. They attribute the continuing with interviews with some of the newer Miriam was able to play bridge each of this spring on the Grand Princess depart- success to the many club volunteers who duplicate players, including , Yvettte Ome the 13 days at sea. The cruise offered ing out of San Francisco on April 10 to assist each week by bringing snacks, and . All Barbara Erickson Denise McElney morning lessons and sanctioned games in Hawaii for nine days. Stops include Hon- preparing boards and filling in as players. three discussed how much they love the afternoon. They had 10-12 tables, with olulu, Kauai, Maui, Hilo and Ensenada, The high turnout can be attributed to bridge and came to be members of the about half beginner players and half ad- Mexico. an article published in the Grants Pass Grants Pass duplicate club. We all hope vanced. Games were held in the large din- Big game: Joe White and Denise McEl- Daily Courier just prior to the first lesson. these lessons will encourage more mem- ing room offering magnificent views from ney scored 72% on Jan 15. Also having The article was featured on the front page bers of the community to become in- the ship. Wallace was impressed with the nice games in December were Nancy Aus- of the entertainment section. Journalist volved in duplicate bridge. bridge classes, which provided handouts. land and Frank Hong and Josie Dennis She was also able to earn masterpoints and Robert Harkey. Centenarian was winning until the end EUGENE, OREGON Jackson County ♣♦♥♠ By Jim Flint www.unit484.org Aging of the membership is something TheThe Jackson County bridge clubs are experi- encing like many other clubs around the country. But one player made the rest al- most feel like kids again. Art Birnbaum, who turned 101 last month, gets a Art Birnbaum, who celebrated his 101st EmeraldEmerald EEmpirempire birthday Feb. 25, died March 2. He was hug from Kay Frank, 95, at a recent club game. competitive until the end, playing regularly , vice president; and Michael at two local clubs. Bernadine Lacy held a Williams Pavlik, secretary-treasurer. special game in his honor on his birthday RegionalRegional Williams is new to the board, as are at her Rogue Bridge Club, but he couldn't , , attend because he wasn't feeling well. Terry Ansnes Harley King David McKee and . Also on the board is “It’s my social life,” Birnbaum always Bob Wolcott Edward Goldman. said of bridge, flashing his crooked smile. Chairmanships were assigned as fol- He played with several partners. One of lows: Wolcott, intermediate/newcomer; INTERMEDIATE/NEWCOMER his regulars was Tom Bergstrom. The two Goldman, disciplinary; King, membership; of them won often, running away from the PROGRAM and Don Walker, tournament coordinator. field with a 70+% game recently. • 299er games twice daily • I/N Party Suffering from macular degeneration, Spring sectional • Daily talks • Prize games Birnbaum could barely see. If he held his The Rogue Valley Sectional will be held D20 I/N Coordinator: Margi Redden cards close enough, he could see what he this weekend, March 8-10, at the Dan [email protected], 503-329-0218 had. But when he was declarer, his part- Voorhies Bridge Center, 4149 S. Pacific ner identified the cards as he lay them Highway in Phoenix, just south of Medford. down. Birnbaum committed the spots to Sessions are at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Fri- memory and played the hand in tempo. day and Saturday, with novice pairs games His game was pretty straightforward, planned for both days, subject to player The Valley River Inn  nothing fancy, just like the man. Partners availability. Friday’s games are single ses- who played 2/1 or strong club systems sions and Saturday’s are play-through. [email protected] with other players played Standard Ameri- A two-session Swiss team event will be  can with Birnbaum, to no disadvantage. held on Sunday at 10 a.m. Besides playing bridge, he liked talking For more information, call Jim Flint at   [email protected] politics, had a passion for jazz, and enjoyed 541-482-2165; contact partnerships coor- a shot of good bourbon before dinner. dinator Vicki Williams at 541-734-5844. [email protected] Now you know his secret for a long life.  Big games www.valleyriverinn.com Unit elects officers Chris Bell and Sharon Fauss scored 72% Five new board members joined three on Dec. 14, and Doug and Karlen Strong  holdovers as the unit elected officers for scored 71% on Dec. 13. Also having nice        the year at its January meeting. games recently: Robert Scott and William         Elected were Jim Flint, president; Vicki Reeves, and Bell and Bernadine Lacy. Page 10 The District 20 Trumpet March/April 2013 AROUND THE UNITS

Klamath I/N coordinator promotes growth in Bend Falls ♣♦♥♠ We are off and running in 2013! We Bend/ Audrey. A nice lady came up and wanted By Bobby Thompson elected new board members in January to sit next to her. “Oh, I’m saving this seat www.unit482.org which were announced at our annual din- Redmond for Audrey Grant” Judy said. “Hmm ... I am ner at the Bend Country Club. An enjoy- ♣♦♥♠ Audrey Grant,” the lady replied. Judy is able time was had by all. Debbie Cole was By Jan Hart sure that her face turned brilliant red! newly elected to the unit board. She will www.bendbridge.org Another memorable moment was when New couple be taking over my job as Trumpet re- two of her students in bridge class be- porter. Re-elected board members are ladies into going. Judy finally decided to go came reacquainted. They had worked to- Nelda Linman, who will become vice pres- alone and brave the experts. Ultimately, gether many years ago at a law office in arrives at club ident, and Lael Cooksley, membership most of the other ladies followed suit and San Francisco, where a hostage crisis oc- chair. Pat Douglas is the new president. came to play there as well. curred. One student, Linda, recognized The Oregon Trail Regional is over and Secretary Nancy Serne and treasurer Judy decided to teach bridge after being another, Richard, as someone who was in- hopefully the players won points and had Larry Smith will remain in their positions. mentored by Shirley Weissenfluh. She and strumental in keeping everyone calm dur- a wonderful experience. Next up is the The Cascade Club also elected Dennis Shirley were partners at one Oregon Trail ing the crisis. She told him that she would Emerald Empire Regional in July. Don’t Douglas president and Susan Battistella, Regional where a class was being offered never forget him and that he had been a forget the new date for the Klamath Falls vice president and secretary. Continuing on teaching Easy Bridge. She attended real hero. Everyone in class was touched. Sectional is June 21-23. board members are Donna Jackson, hos- and was greatly inspired by the instructor, What a small world we live in! We want to welcome Dave and Gayle Sue Kroning. She began teaching in 2001 to Klamath Falls. They learned pitality; Berta Cleveland, treasurer; and Club news Daniel Chip Cleveland, club manager. and has continued ever since. One of the the game from Bernadine Lacy in Grants We welcome and highlights was teaching bridge on three Richard Gettman Lee Pass and come to our group from Fair- Judy Davidson into our unit and say goodbye to cruises with Shirley. Shirley ran the games Thurbur field, Calif. We are very pleased to have One individual who has had an enor- . Congratulations to new and Judy taught. She and Shirley had a Kenneth Baker such nice people join us! mous impact on the continuing growth of Club Master Jeanne Van den Meiracker. fabulous time, met lots of interesting peo- December masterpoint leaders were our unit is our I/N coordina- : Congratulations to ple and visited places such as Big game Debbie Randall Paul, Bobby Thompson and tor . Judy has and for their 74% game Judy Davidson Mexico, the Panama Canal, and Cole Larry Smith Doug Higgs. For the non-LM category the taught beginning and inter- on Jan. 28 in Redmond. the inland passage of Alaska. top three were Kathy Kerr, Doug and mediate bridge at the com- After some discussion, a vote was taken Her first and foremost goal as Deb Farnam. January point parade leader munity college here in Bend to temporarily take the game percentage a teacher is for her students to was Laila Griffith followed by Ed and and also in her home. Judy off of the electronic Bridgemates at the have fun and continue to play Carol McClure. Non-LM leaders included grew up in Illinois and feels Bend club. In a few months a final deci- the game either socially or com- Patti Collom, Dave Daniel along with a special connection to sion will be made on that. petitively. Having taken a few of Doug and Deb Farnam. Abraham Lincoln, having December top masterpoint winners in Judy’s classes, I can attest that The board of directors will serve an- visited his home and walked Redmond were (first) and they are definitely laid back and Donna Jackson other two-year term. Randall Paul will the paths that he walked in Judy Davidson; and in Bend, fun. I give her credit for my Laura Smith serve as president with Kathy Kerr vice New Salem. She attended (first) and Larry Smith. In January the top early willingness to jump into president, Deb Farnam secretary and Ted San Diego State University masterpoint winners were, in Bend, competitive bridge. She enjoys Don Gessner treasurer. Also continuing to and was an elementary and Laura Smith; in Redmond, lending support to Pat Dou- Crozier serve as board members are Laila Grif- school teacher in San Diego Judy Davidson , Peter Segall. glas’s easy-going, relaxed Red- Mary Jo Montagner fith and Bobby Thompson. before retiring. She and her mond Club and teaches a focus lesson to Results Randall Paul will start lessons on husband, Don, moved to Bend in 2000. newer players there biweekly. Wednesday evenings in late March or Judy played some bridge before moving Bend unit championship, Dec. 12 — 1: Larry and Laura One of Judy’s most memorable mo- Smith, 2: Huub Bertens – Joren Traveller. early April. He currently gives “helpful to Bend and soon was substituting in a ments was at her first nationals in Seattle. Membership game, Jan. 11 — 1: Roz Black – Joy Jones, 2: hints” prior to some of our bridge games. private ladies’ duplicate group. She She decided to attend an evening lesson Berta and Chip Cleveland. Congrats to our new Trumpet editor wanted to go to the Cascade club, but be- given by Audrey Grant. She arrived early, Redmond unit championship, Jan. 13 — 1: Karen Davis – Chip Dombrowski and his creative new cause of the rumors of “fierce competi- Donna Jackson, 2: Roger Castrapel – Jean Finch. took one of the best seats up front by the look with our paper. Everyone likes new tion” she couldn’t talk any of the other Bend unit championship, Jan. 18 — 1: Huub Bertens – podium, and decided to save a seat for Joren Traveller, 2: Larry and Laura Smith. ideas — nice job by the kid from North Bend. Results Quarterly Club Championship — 1. Ed McClure - Randall Paul; 2. Charles and Winnie Duncan; 3. Keith Thorp - Barbara Mollison. Salem pair fills NAP slot; new TD in action January Sunday game — 1. Laila Griffith - Carol McClure; 2. Well, OK, sure, we’ll be there. Salem, 68.44; (200-500) Mike Kitzmiller, Doug Higgs - Ed McClure; 3. Teddy Romtvedt - Jan McClellan. That basically was our response — Salem Salem, 80.61; (300-500) Tom McGuire, Winter Open Pairs — 1. Rosella Wilde - Ruth O’Connor; 2. Allen Carter and me — when we were Salem, 120.93; (500-1000) Zina Galaka, Keith Thorp - Dick Halousak; 3. Randall Paul - Bobby asked in early February to fill in a District ♣♦♥♠ Salem, 87.41; (1000-2500) David Astle, Thompson. 20 vacancy in Flight C of the North Amer- By Tom McGuire Salem, 101.71; (2500-5000) Suzanne St January Pro-Am Draw game — Laila Griffith - Duane Weiss, Doug Farnam - Deb Farnam. ican Pairs March 23-24 at the Spring www.salembridgeclub.org Thomas, 423.48. NABC in St. Louis. Ace of Clubs — (0-5) Loren Meyer, 7.99; If ACBL folks are reaching that far down Ellie Hall-Pitzer were C strat winners in (5-20) Necia Hasbrook, 21.87; (20-50) into the barrel to find us after higher-qual- the Friday afternoon open pairs. Allen Michael Green, 22.64; (50-100) Ray Bar- ified pairs found themselves unable to at- Carter of Salem and Ray Barbour of Dal- bour, Dallas, 27.56; (100-200) Richard Redding tend, we’re tickled pink to go. And, with las collected overall honors in the Satur- Howard, Silverton, 43.90; (200-300) Mike ♣♦♥♠ any luck, we’ll have lots to report about day afternoon 299ers. Flight X victors in Kitzmiller, 59.99; (300-500) Tom McGuire, our experience. the Sunday Swiss were Kevin Kacmaryn- 80.66; (500-1000) Zina Galaka, 71.83; By Joan Sullens Salem’s Suzanne St Thomas success- ski of Monmouth, Shain Oleson of Salem (1000-2500) Susan Palmer, Salem, 75.44; www.bridgescore.com/redding fully completed her director’s course and and Teresa Ozias of Dallas (with Dick Mc- (2500-5000) John Gram, 41.83. test in January, and then got her baptism Cluer of Vancouver). Loren Meyer wins the Chet Bakum of fire as a tournament director in Febru- A new board of directors for Salem Award for being the Unit 490 novice mas- ary’s Sacramento Regional, with husband Bridge Club was affirmed at the SBC’s an- terpoint leader. McGuire captures the Sectional nears and veteran TD John Gram on hand to nual finger-food party and annual meeting ACBL Unit 490 Founders Trophy for the lend support, if needed. on Dec. 19. Serving are Rose McGuire, second straight year for scoring the most Soon to be spring sectional time! Circle On the tournament trail in January, president; Shain Oleson, treasurer; Judy points in games played within the unit. April 5-7 and get your partners lined up! Unit 490 players scored wins in Vancouver Lathrop, vice president; and board mem- Their names will be inscribed on plaques Always fun for the longtime players as and Salem, but were shut out in Portland. bers Paul Graham, Judy Lathrop, Nancy on the Unit/SBC trophy wall. well as the newbies! Randy Naef of McMinnville and Michael Sullivan, Susan Owens, Miriam Steketee, Recent rank changes within Unit 490 Our Life Master group has gained two Green of Yamhill were winners of the Sat- Shirley Boehmer and Suzy Bradford. include Junior Master Wesley Brasher of new honorees. Jan Joiner and Marlene have achieved this ranking urday Afternoon NLM Pairs at the Van- The unit welcomes transfers Deanna Dundee and Club Master Ann Teal of Lamoreaux — Jan in Reno and Marlene in Monterey. couver NLM Sectional. Ritchie of Silverton (from Grants Pass) McMinnville. Congratulations and well done, ladies! Tom McGuire emerged as the unit’s and Mike Sweet of Salem (from Salt Lake Results masterpoint leader (7.78) for the three-day City). Unit game, Dec. 19 (5 tables) — 1A: Randall Jordan – Stan Results Salem Winter Sectional. His name will be Masterpoint race winners Page. 2A (tie): Don Brockhaus – Judy Lathrop. 2A/1B (tie): STAC Monday, Redding — N/S 1A: Gene Biek - Wil White, inscribed on the Florence Burris Memo- Rachael Anderson – Scott Anderson. 2A/1B: Susan Haas - Diane Norton, 1C: Gail Lenz - Shorty rial Award in recognition of his achieve- Here are the final Unit 490 point lead- Unit game, Jan. 6 (11 tables): 1A: Zina Galaka – Carol Brown. Armstrong. E/W 1A/1B: Ken Murray - Bud Hamilton, 2A: ment. ers in the Ace of Clubs and Mini-McKin- 2A/1B/1C: Jerry Bauman – Jan Petroski. 3A/2B: Art Duraski – Gail Lonnberg - Carol Nelson, 1C: Leslie Zauher - Joann Event (or strat) winners include Dennis ney races for 2012: Jackie Mishler. Rader. Novice 1: Barbara Hester - Jackie Green, 2: Jackie Mc- Craig of Silverton and Bill Anning of — (0-5) Loren Meyer, Unit game, Jan. 16 (5 tables)—1A: Henri Jansen – Rick Del- Call - Elsa Zoll. Mini-McKenney STAC Thursday, Redding — OA 1A/1B: Terry Dell - Marilyn Salem, first overall in the Friday afternoon Salem, 11.89; (5-20) Necia Hasbrook, lenback. 2A/1B: Kevin Kacmarynski – Shain Oleson. 3A: Jerome Gordon – Mike Sweet. Avey, 2A: Gene Biek - Carol Nelson, 3A: Judy Hotchkin - 299er pairs. Irma Jean McKinney of Salem Salem, 25.33; (20-50) Michael Green, Unit game, Feb. 3 (8.5 tables) — 1A/1B: Tom McGuire – Joanne Weilbrenner, 2B: George Clarke - Larry Highfield. and Jan Petroski of Woodburn were first Yamhill, 48.23; (50-100) Randy Naef, Norma Stofiel. 2A: Zina Galaka – Carol Brown. 3A: Art Duraski STAC Unit game — N/S 1A/1B: Ted Marconi - Charles Har- in strat F in that event. Sharon Oliver and McMinnville, 50.00; (100-200) Allen Carter, – Jackie Mishler. rison, 2A: Florence Hungerford - Judy Hotchkin, 3A/2B: Phil March/April 2013 The District 20 Trumpet Page 11 AROUND THE UNITS

Brookings Tri-City Bridge Club Three win district races; four take NABC haul ♣♦♥♠ Three of our local Ace of Clubs winners Grist 42.13, W.G. Vasey 38.28; (200-300) By Dottie Ellis won their brackets for the whole district Nevada Dean Craig 65.17, John Byrne 55.56, Char — Bill Jones, Ron Mathis and Helen Hen- County Byrne 55.56; (300-500) John Dickson ning. Henning won not just her bracket ♣♦♥♠ 63.29, James Hook 57.52; (500-1000) but more club points than anyone else in By Jim Dyer Cathy Mieko 116.39, Rene Morand 115.61; Making new District 20 in all brackets with 195. www.bridgescore.com/nevcnty (1000-2500) Allyn Washington 192.59, One sad bit of news is that on Dec. 6 Harvey Biddle 136.84; (2500-5000) Jamie Joyce Butler passed away. She had med- NABC results Newman 278.04, Ronald Jauch 278. players welcome ical problems for some time, but her pass- The U.S. Mule, for all you Lil Abner fans, Ace of Clubs — (0-5) Bill Jones 106.71, ing was a shock. A bit of good news, we finally made it to Nevada with December’s Karen Wright 19.38; (5-20) William Nielsen Our club welcomes Bill Waddle back welcomed a new member, Mary San Francisco NABC results. Among more 16.04, Jerome Jacoby 15.44; (20-50) Beat- than 5,600 players at the tournament, four at the tables after his long stay as Curry Oparowski. The best news relates to our rice Millar 54.25, Joann Brown 34.60; (50- County Commissioner. He is now retired sectional event. from our unit scored masterpoints: Ronald 100) Ronald Mathis 58.51, Larry and happy to be back playing the won- Juach 29.97, Jamie Newman 29.97, Sara Simmonds 39.26; (100-200) W.G. Vasey derful game of bridge. And we’re glad to Sectional tounament Goerke 5.44 and Judy Brock 4.34 35.16, Barbara Gist 29.70; (200-300) Craig have him back also. We also welcome Plans are under way for what promises I know more members went, so if I Dean 47.13, John Byrne 46.36, Charlotte Elizabeth Sanders as a new ACBL mem- to be an exceptional tournament. Jamie missed you in the 5,600 names please let Byrne 46.36; (300-500) John Dickson ber. She doesn’t get to play often as her Newman is the chairperson and she is me know. It took a bit of time to go 62.61, Marianne Curry 51.59; (500-1000) job keeps her busy, but you can bet the working with our sponsor Eskaton Village. through all the results. Cathy Mieko 127.22, Rene Mornad 107.46; duplicate newcomer looks forward to the The event will take place this coming Masterpoint race winners (1000-2500) Allyn Washington 169.06, holidays. She loves the game. Sept. 26-29. On the 26th the first games The races for the Ace of Clubs and Mini- James Gallaher 118.83; (2500-5000) Helen In the last issue we misspelled the last will be held at Eskaton Village, a retire- McKenney awards for 2012 are now final. Henning 169.06, Marge Roe 154.56. name of new players Dyrl and Judi Faul- ment facility in Grass Valley, followed by a Mini-McKenney — (0-5) Bill Jones Rank changes: Congratulations to unit stick. Their gracious laughter made me wine and cheese party. The tournament 141.07, Karen Wright 32.05; (5-20) Jeff members who achieved new ACBL stand- feel a lot better about my error. will then be moved to the Nevada City Heyser 23.39, William Nielsen 16.66; (20- ings: Junior Masters David Rowe and Visiting was Pat Werlich from Medford. Elks club where it has been held in prior 50) Beatrice Millar 57.75, Joann Brown Kathleen Semard, Sectional Masters Larry We really can’t include George Kupple years. As more information develops it will 37.96; (50-100) Ronald Mathis 60.95, Simmonds and Lois Welch and Silver Life anymore as he is completely moved into be in this column. Larry Simmonds 43.06; (100-200) Barbara Master Cathy Mleko. the house in Brookings. He is looking forward in playing once again, when he and his wife get back from Arizona. Our board of directors for the next two years are: Ned Flaxington, president; Kirk Roberts, vice president, Claudia Sutter/Buttes earns game reward for growth Kemper, secretary/treasurer and mem- Because this unit recruited 10 new Shirley Eckardt, 3A/3B/2C: Fred Till – Dick Lohmann, 4A/4B: bers Ron Smith and Ray Shipman. We ACBL members in 2012, we were allowed Sutter/ Norma and Richard Hayes. thank them for the wonderful work they a special game upgrade on Jan. 28. Good Buttes Unit game, Jan. 14. 1A: Pat Zieger – Tom Frye, 2A/1B: Fred do for our club. work everyone for your efforts to introduce ♣♦♥♠ Kawashima – Terri Okimoto, 3A/2B: Mary Mayfield – Pat When the church was unavailable for new people to this wonderful pastime. By Carol Nelson Pommerenck, 4A/3B: Norma and Richard Hayes. Membership Game, Jan. 18. 1A: Jo Anne Murdock – Don more than a week, two board members, We welcome our new member, Kathy www.acbld20.org/unit460 Smith and Flaxington, hosted the club Johnson, 2A: Danny O’Broclyn – Jack Woodard, 3A/1B: Peterson. I understand she has the mak- Richard Lohman – Tom Frye, 4A/2B/1C: Fred Kawashima – game. That was a lot of work and was ings of a fine bridge player. rather than Norma Hayes. Thank you, Jo Shirley Eckardt. greatly appreciated by all. I can’t enough We enjoyed having a visiting player, Anne for always being willing to serve Oroville Club Championship, Jan. 24. 1A: Mohamed Sha- good things that our club does for its Michel Leduc, join us for a month. It is when needed. grun – Dale Doerr, 2A/1B: Pete and Doris Roth, 3A: Pat Zieger members. They are so kind to new play- wonderful to see some new faces. Results – Garth Gregory. ers of duplicate and go out of their way Norma Hayes is recovering completely Special Unit Game, Jan. 28. 1A: Pat Zieger – Pat Pom- to make them comfortable with the play from her health challenges. Agnes Hislop Oroville Unit Game, Dec. 13. 1A/2A (tie): Jo Anne Murdock merenck, 2A/1B/1C: Fred Till – Bruce Boley, 3A: Steve Kaess- and rules. They forgive leads out of turn is continuing to improve and assert her – Pat Zieger, 1A/2A (tie): Charles Hodel – Mohamed Sha- ner – Terri Okimoto, 4A: Jo Anne Murdock – Don Johnson. grun, 3A: Garth Gregory – John Stonebraker, 1B: L. Schufeldt and insufficetient bids for the first two independence! GNT Final, Feb. 2. 1A: Garth Gregory – Pat Zieger – Ken and – Iola McCornack. Debbie King, 2A/1B: Ronald Jauch – Jamie Newman – Mari- weeks. That gives them a chance to A correction to our last column: Jo Club Championship, Dec. 17. 1A/2A/1B/2B/1C (tie): Shirley lyn and Stan Ausman, 3A/2B: Mohamed Shagrun – Steve watch and see how the game is so differ- Anne Murdock is serving as unit treasurer Stefano – Fred Kawashima, 1A/2A/1B/2B (tie): Dale Doerr – Kaessner – Charles Hodel – C. Myers, 3B. ent from social bridge. It doesn’t take long to catch on and they seem to like the game when it is run just a little slow at first. I can sure remember my first time

Continued on Page 13 Partner dials long distance, earns revenge As your faithful Trumpet reporter I’m al- Billie Quandt, Mary O’Neal; (50-100) Den- ways on the lookout for unusual stories Chico/ nis Deromedi, Maria Martin, Libby Bryson; from the bridge tables. Sometimes my Paradise (100-200) Mark Bloom, Sharon McNutt, Lonnberg - Marilyn Avey, 1C: Sue McKown - Gerry Wolfe. partners even provide them! You may Lucille Daniel; (200-300) Walter Luff, Ted ♣♦♥♠ E/W 1A/1B: Joanne Weilbrenner - Marvin Grudem, 2A/2B: know that bridge slang for getting set for a Smithers, Dorothy Cliff; (300-500) Doug Bud Hamilton - Gail Lonnberg, 3A/3B/1C: Susan Haas - Wil By Mark Bloom Jones, Doreen Spellman; (500-1000) Glo- White. large number like 800 is going for a “tele- Redding Monday ICC Game — N/S 1A: Jeanne Carpenter phone number.” Recently I played with ria Shagrun, Jenni Boles, Diane Campbell; - Ken Murray, 2A/1B: Bud Hamilton - Virginia Dawson, 1C: one of the better players at our club who for minus 1700. Oops! As I told Mack, “if I (1000-2500) Jack Woodard, Fay Frazier, Jeanne Pedersen - Barry Freeman; E/W 1A/1B: George Clarke shall remain nameless; I’ll refer to him as have to live through those boards, at least Steve Adams; (2500-5000) Mohamed Sha- - Jerry Clark, 2A: July Ratley - Bob Wierman, 2B: Jan Joiner - “Mack Goodword.” Over two back-to-back I get to write them up for the Trumpet!” grun, Carolyn Bergholdt, Carol Myers; Carol Schmitz, 1C: Don Carlson - Hal Muns. Novice 1: Elsa Zoll games Mack managed to go down twice (5000-10,000) Garth Gregory. - Jackie McCall, 2: Rebecca Raab - Glenda Pestoni. Masterpoint races 2012 winners Club Championship, Redding Thursday — N/S 1A/1B: Jan for a total of 3100, which seems to be The unit had some good results dis- Promotions Joiner - Carole Schmitz, 2A: Marv Grudem - Mary Hawkins, something of a record at the club, and trictwide. Sherri Faroky won the Ace of John Stonebraker became a Silver Life 3A: Jim Norton - Joan Sullens, 2B: Jan Thieleman - Cecile definitely qualifies as a long-distance Clubs for the 5-20 bracket and finished Master and Mark Bloom an NABC Master. Penka; E/W 1A: Gene Biek - Gail Lonnberg, 2A: Jeanne Car- number. second in the Mini-McKenney. penter - Joanne Weilbrenner, 3A: Debbie & Ken King, 1B: Mark Results Gerry Wolfe - Anne Cannan, 2B: Virginia Dawson - Jerry An- The first was a vulnerable overcall in Bloom did the same for the 100-200 STaC Tuesday, Dec. 4. 1A: Garth Gregory - Doug Jacobs, derson. spades; I showed up void and one of the bracket. Mohamed Shagrun was second opps had a hidden spade stack, so down in the district for the Ace of Clubs. Way to 2A/1B: Larry & Peggy Skinner, 3A/2B: Steve & Sally Adams, Red Bluff Membership Game — OA 1A/1B: Sue McK- 3B: Jan Keller - Jenni Boles, 1C: Sherri Faroky - Billie Quandt, own - Joe Pieper, 2A/2B: Sandy Tuttle - Dot Hall, 3A/B: Jim five doubled for minus 1400, a bad result represent for Chico, people. 2C: Angie Tilaro - Libby Bryson. Langley - Bill Kurz. compared to the partial club contract they Here are the top three finishers for the Redding Club Swiss Teams — OA 1A/1B: George Clarke - Unit game, Dec. 16. 1A: Garth Gregory - John Stonebraker, were bidding. The next day Mack tried a year in the Ace of Clubs competition: (0-5) 2A: Chuck Hodel - Mohamed Shagrun, 3A/1B: Larry & Peggy Mary Hawkins - Norm Gundy - Mickey Thomas, 2/3A: Bob Lee Flournoy, Angie Tilaro, Shirley Ste- Wierman - July Ratley - Florence Hungerford - Judy save against an iffy heart slam, again in Skinner, 2B: Bill McCollum - Libby Bryson. Hotchkin, Phil & Gail Lonnberg - Carol Nelson - Pat Ashton, spades, not vulnerable this time; again, fano; (5-20) Sherri Faroky, Hazel Carter, Club Championship, Jan. 7. 1A/B: Betty Dunlap - Doug 2B: Jim Norton - Hal Muns - Sandie Cook - Marjorie Lock- not the best result: down seven doubled, Diane Wilkinson; (20-50) Barbara Boyle, Jones, 2A/B/1C: Sara & Bob Hines, 3A/B: Fay Frazier - Diane wood, 1C: Rich & Rose Mendence - Keld & Jeanne Sorensen. Campbell, 2C: Toni Reid - Mark Bloom. Unit game — OA 1A: Marilyn Avey - Phil Lonnberg, 2A: Club Championship, Jan. 8. 1A: Mohamed Shagrun - Car- Nancy Ekelund - Virginia Dawson, 3A: Ted Marconi - Charles olyn Hodel, 2A/1B: Dennis Deromedi - Mary Ely, 3A/2B: Jenni Harrison. Eureka unit reporter Frederica Boles - Jan Keller, 4A: Carol Myers - Mel Marble. Club Championship, Redding Thursday — N/S 1A/1B: Car- Eureka Aalto is on vacation. Her column will Junior Fund Game, Feb. 4. 1A: Sally Adams - Carol Myers, ole Schmitz - Jan Joiner, 2A: July Ratley - Bob Wierman, return next issue. While away, she of- 2A: Carol Huston - Mohamed Shagrun, 3A/1B/1C: Toni Reid - ♣♦♥♠ 3A/2B: Terry Dell - Marilyn Avey, 3B: Marjorie Lockwood - fers one news item: Mark Bloom, 2B: Fay Frazier - Diane Campbell. Pat McCurdy, 1C: Cecile Penka - Jan Thieleman; E/W: 1A: By Frederica Aalto became a Gold Life Junior Fund Game, Feb. 5. 1A/1B: Libby Bryson - Sally Suzanne Cook Smith, 2A: Carol Myers - Mohamed Shagrun, 3A/2B: Jenni Gene Biek - Pat Ashton, 2A: Ken & Debbie King, 3A: Jim Nor- www.acbdld20.org/unit458 Master in December. ton - Joan Sullens, 1B: Ken Murray - Sue McKown, 2B: Wilda Boles - Jan Keller. Haws - Norm Hagy, 3B/1C: Gerry Wolfe - Ann Cannan. Page 12 The District 20 Trumpet March/April 2013 AROUND THE UNITS

Seaside/ Astoria/Ilwaco Get your name tags; awards party is Sunday ♣♦♥♠ Yes! Back by popular demand – person- SW Bond Ave.) is up and running. The By Ned Malcolm alized name badges in a wide variety of game is open to all and starts at 1 p.m. www.seasidebridge.org Portland colors and styles! The badges include a Congratulations to new Life Master Vir- ♣♦♥♠ two-piece magnet fastener (or pin for ginia Sinclair-Brooks! She is participating those who can’t wear magnets). There are By Peggy Johnson in our ongoing mentor program. While flyers and order forms at the clubs. You www.acbld20.org/unit487 she was very close to LM when she began, New manager can view the badge choices on the ven- let us take just a little credit for helping dor’s website: https://sevennotrump.com/ new partner. Have fun getting to know an- her over the top. leads unit; V-Day acatalog/Badges1.html. Please note your other player! Between sessions: potluck February’s Swiss team game will coin- price will be less than that listed by the ven- (please bring a favorite dish) followed by cide with the annual two-session Walker dor. See the flyers for discounted pricing. 2012 Ace of Clubs and Mini-McKinney Memorial Swiss, rated a unit champi- brings love poems Different styles are available with either unit awards, and introduction of new onship. The next Swiss team game is two or three lines of engraving and your board members. At the second session March 24. choice of design and color. Suggestions (TBA): play with a favorite partner and use December Players of the Month were Poems, bridge and prizes were featured for engraving: your name, your hometown your favorite conventions. Current board , (nlm) and at the unit Valentine’s party held Feb. 8 at Carl Berggren Susan Crawford and state, your unit number (487 for Port- members are Judy Kay, Marie Pinch, Chris (rookie). January hon- the Astoria Country Club. All in all, poems Tom Chambers land), or anything else you feel is appro- Gibson, Brian Thomas, Barbara Pyles, orees: , (nlm) and prizes won out over bridge by a wide Bob Law Susan Crawford priate. Be creative; match all your outfits; Nancy Jonske. and (rookie). margin, especially a first-prize poem writ- Matt McCloud buy some for yourself – and your favorite and won The Eastside Club has ongoing lesson ten 63 years ago by a love-torn GI in Korea Connie Marfell Don Lowry partners! Wear your badge at the clubs this year’s Oscar Wallace Trophy. programs, including Sunday Workshops, to his lady love in the U.S. Space prevents and tournaments. It’s great to be able to Friday night pre-game mini-lessons and reprinting it here, but ask Jim Barnard Eastside Club news greet people by name and to see where beginner lessons. Two Over One Refresher what he wrote to Cherie back in the The Eastside Club is where it’s happen- 1950s. Other prize-winning efforts were, they travel from to enjoy the game. ing! There’s always a new activity to sign Class begins March 9 at 9:30 a.m. Satur- Deadline for ordering is May 19, the last day at Eastside Club biweekly. Moving Ned to Geri Malcolm, Rick to Sandy up for: lessons, classes, special games, par- day of the Portland Spring Sectional. We from C to B – Bidding began March 2 at Gardner, and Steve to Brenda Forrester ties – you name it! Nineteen tables and Brenda to Steve in deathless haiku. hope to place multiple orders between showed up for the annual Christmas 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Eastside Club bi- now and then. As soon as we have 20 or- weekly. Go to the Lessons page on the takes over from as new unit Party, a two-section, two-session event Sue Sue ders, we’ll submit them. Please order early website for particulars. Keep an eye on manager … for , that is! scored across the field. Boyle Kroning so you can have your badges as soon as Kelsey’s Korner on our website for an- “We cannot count the many ways she has Amy Casanova and Joe Stanisiewski possible! If you have any questions, con- nouncements, additions and deletions. Go worked for the unit,” president Sandra were first overall — and no, Amy, one of tact Ann Stark at 503-977-3331 or to www.trumpuonline and click on the dog! Baker praised Kroning. As a tangible ac- our directors, did not put in the scores — [email protected]. knowledgement for her work, Kroning re- followed closely by Chris Gibson and Dave Ace of Clubs news If you have lost the magnet for your cur- ceived a gift certificate for nature store Brower. Dave Fulton and Ian Milligan 199er news at the Ace: Get ready for rent badge, we have extras. Just let us know. Natural Nook to continue her horticul- fnished first in C. The bridge was great, Cinco de Mayo. We’ll celebrate May 1 (yes, tural ambition. Appreciation/awards/election party and the catered dinner was delicious! that’s Uno de Mayo, since this is a We hope that the future strength of our The Unit 487 Membership Appreciation, The Sunday Curmudgeons (Carl Wednesday group) with a taco party. Class bridge membership will continue to show Unit Awards, & Election Party is sched- Berggren, Ron Frazier, Court Smith and at 10; game at 11. solid growth. And it will, if Ann Marie uled for 11 a.m. Sunday, March 10, at the Ann Stark) did their usual thing coming The Ace of Clubs offers beginner lessons Gramson and Sandra Baker have any- Eastside Bridge Club, with a second ses- in first in the December Swiss game (actu- and ongoing continuing education classes thing to say about it. Calling their new en- sion TBA at the Ace of Clubs (session ally it was a tie, with Harriet Anderson, several days during the week. Please call deavor “Bridge Clubs Are Us,” the ladies cost: $3). There will be an open section Bill Fry, Dorothy Guimont, and Brad John- the club for more information, 503-646- are launching “A Sunday afternoon at the and a separate 299er section, both strati- son). Then in January — a shock! — 8252 or www.the-ace-of-clubs.com. Gramsons” for interested new duplicate fied; but both require new partners — someone else won a Sunday Swiss game, Top scoring Portland players at the PDX bridge players including 299ers. Bridge please, no established partnerships. Extra specifically Marc Franklin, Bob Hormel, Winter KO Sectional were: Chris Gibson lessons will be followed by food and points as both sessions are unit games. Mary Lou Moriarty and Darlene Thomp- (27.18), Chris Wiegand, Dennis Metcalf, drink — sounds like fun! “We want to Activities: vote for new board members at son. Well done! David Brower, Meg Myers, Bill Hardy, Con- build confidence among newer players, a club on a prior date or at the party be- The new Saturday afternoon game at nie Marfell, Diane Cullen, Ron Frazier and so they won’t be intimidated when play- fore the first session. At 11, play with a the South Waterfront’s Mirabella (3550 Judy Kay. ing with better competition,” Baker said. You can’t see the Hawaiian Islands across the Pacific Ocean, but you know they’re there. It’s the same with spring on the Oregon coast. You can’t see spring but you know when it’s there because Vancouver club expands I/N games The Monday night game at the Vancou- our Seaside Spring Sectional will be with Big wins ver Club is now a 299er game. A lesson Vancouver/ us. So be ready to play April 19-21. It’s al- At the Dec. 27 game, first-time partners will begin at 6:30 p.m., with game time at ways a great time, good friends and Longview Winston Falls and Ron Clements had a 7. The Saturday 499er game at noon is bridge — but keep your umbrella handy, ♣♦♥♠ 71.6% game! Polly Bullert and Joe Rottman rapidly growing. It is the only limited Sat- please, just in case. By Deborah Lackey won the districtwide Mini-McKenney mas- urday game in the area. If you have less Let’s hear it for who www.acbld20.org/vbc terpoint race in their respective divisions. Monica Taylor, than 500 points, consider spending a fun, reached Silver Life Master in December; Ben Bomber also led the district among relaxed afternoon with us. Fred Sutherland and Polly Bullert were Monica and Lewis Richardson were play- juniors. We congratulate each of them. A Senior Sectional (for players 55+ elected to fill the vacant board positions ing on a Friday in Seaside at the time. Congratulations also to the following for years of age) will be held on April 13-14. for Unit 452. Steve Tubbs is our new Unit 491 officers and board members their rank advancements: Lisa Korick, Mark your calendars for this fun and pop- president and Susan Taylor is the vice for 2013 were elected in January. Let’s Junior Master; Polly Bullert and Claudia ular event at the Vancouver Bridge Club, president. give each of them a special thanks for Perissinotto, Sectional Masters; and An- 6503 Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver WA. We would like to extend a warm wel- serving our club. They are , drew Bomber, Regional Master. Sandra Baker For more information, contact Polly come to Todd Ferris, Debra Cosmer-Ku- president; , vice president; Rick Gardner Bullert at 360-892-9027. jovich, Barb Hallberg and Ann Lutz, our Portland sectional , secretary; Robert Zimmerman Terry Jef- On Dec. 9, a celebratory crowd of 112 newest members. We are glad they are The last weekend of January our club , treasurer. Board members are ferson bridge players from the Vancouver and with us and look forward to seeing them closed so we could enjoy the competition , , Sharon Cummings Ann Marie Gramson Longview bridge clubs donned their Christ- at the bridge table. across the river at the Portland Winter , and . Marie Lampi Ray Lowe Fred Lundin mas finery for a party at the Royal Oaks A regular at the Vancouver Bridge Club, Sectional. On Friday afternoon Roger And the winners are … here are the Country Club. Prime rib and sole parme- Heinz Gelles, passed away on Jan. 12 at Arockiam and Julius Kahn won the B Mini-McKenney award winners for 2012. san headlined an amazing buffet. After so- the age of 87. He had some remarkable flight of the open pairs. Friday evening Congratulations to every top scorer for cializing and dining, we got down to the life experiences, among them being a found Steve and Linda Tubbs bringing 12 months of hard competition business of playing bridge. There was a Holocaust survivor, successful business- home first in the C flight of the open — (0-5) Rick Gardner, Mini-McKenney non-life master section and two open sec- man, philanthropist and avid bridge pairs, while Charles Hulse and Gene Hval 45.20; (20-50) Maryjane Swynenburg, tions. Everyone agreed that this event was player. We miss Heinz. won the 500 pairs. 60.39; (50-100) John Curtis, 44.03; (100- a perfect kickoff to the holiday season. The Non-Life Master tournament was Saturday afternoon Richard Soohoo 200) Sharon Cummings, 59.96; (200- Sam Jones used his photography skills to held mid-January. The tournament would and Ronald Frazier claimed first in open 300) Fred and Jan Kulczycki, 96.73; document the occasion. The photos are not have been a success without the hard pairs while Christy Ekroth and Suzanne (300-500) Fred Lundin, 132.47; (500- on display in the Vancouver Bridge Club. work of Sharon Nordmark (tournament Babcock won the 500 limited pairs. Satur- 1000) Lewis Richardson Jr., 167.13; (1000- The Longview Bridge Club Christmas chair), Rita Fontaine (hospitality) and Liz day evening everyone was still going 2500) Monica Taylor, 164.38. Party was held on Dec. 17. Sharon Nord- Fullerton (partnership). Special thanks go strong and finding Jim Nolan and Ram Be ready for spring flowers, showers mark organized the potluck and many to all who pitched in and helped with food Kashyap winning C in open pairs while and the spring Seaside Sectional April others brought great side dishes and and labor. Alan Stewart, Judy Stewart, Kelley Hayes and Jim Car won C in the 19-21. See you there. desserts. The bridge game had 11.5 tables Shirley Staggs and Polly Bullert brought 500 pairs. On Sunday, Linda Weiner’s Results conducted as an Inter-Club Champi- home first place in Sunday’s Swiss B team tied for first in A/X Swiss, while Alan Valentine’s party, Feb. 8 (14.5 tables) — N/S 1: Joyce Arn- onship. Linda and Steve Tubbs were the flight, while Lisa Korick’s team won the Stewart, Polly Bullert, Jim Carr and Kelly ston – Curt Ruecker; E/W 1: Irene Harrowitz – Cliff LaMear. overall winners. Swiss C Flight. Hayes won the 500 Swiss team event. March/April 2013 The District 20 Trumpet Page 13 AROUND THE UNITS Teams qualify; sectional results Boise elected two new unit board mem- NAP and GNT bers at the annual meeting, Sue Uranga Boise and Craig Jones. Craig was installed as president at the first board meeting, with ♣♦♥♠ Burt Echtenkamp vice president, Sue By Ian Martindale Unexpected death leads to Uranga as secretary and Pete Grice con- tinuing his good work as treasurer. The unit sponsored a GNT qualifying West, it was Leila Brauner of Caldwell and late changes in NAP lineup game at the Boise Hotel and Conference Lorinda Pearson of Ontario first in B and Center on Jan. 28 in which 12 teams par- Deanne and Jerry Drake of Hailey first in C. By Rich Carle ticipated and nine teams earned qualifica- The Saturday double-session winners D20 NA Events Coordinator GNT District Finals tions in A, B or C. Overall event winners were John Cissel and Doug Bullock, who All matches will be played online with As this issue of the Trumpet is were Karin Thompson, Kay Read, Revell teamed with Marty Schimpf and Dima BBO at various locations in D20. District going to press, our district champions May and Dan Neely. Myedvyedyev to win the Sunday Swiss. finals pay gold points for the overalls The Boise Sweetheart Sectional was Peggy Hackley of Twin Falls and Shirley are preparing for travel to the na- and red points for section places. just held Feb. 8-10 at the Boise Hotel and Tschannon of Gooding were first in B, and tional NAP finals in St. Louis. Sadly, Entry fees are $48 per team per session ($44 in Flight C). Conference Center. Anita and Erik Hansen of Caldwell first in we were informed Pre-registration of teams is required On Friday afternoon, winners were C. Afternoon 99ers winners were David early in February that of by April 20. Go to the D20 GNT website Suzanne St. Thomas of Salem and K.C. Gwinn and Karen Pederson of Ketchum. Birger Holmquist for the registration form. Kaneohe, Hawaii, had Jones of Boise, with locals Gerry Silvester B Flight Swiss team winners were Katey Morning sessions start at 11 a.m. PDT and John Miller first in B and Diane and Levihn, Austin TX, (formerly of Boise), passed away. He and (8 a.m. in Hawaii, noon in Idaho); Bob Dutton first in C. Sue Uranga and Judy Staufer, Pat Sales, and Candy Iku Donnelly of Hon- second sessions TBA. Format depends Linda Thomas won the 99ers then and Bonawitz, all of Boise. olulu were to be our on number of teams participating. first-place representa- also Saturday evening. We congratulate the winners and all Flight A (2000-5000) tives in Flight A. The On Friday evening, winners were Char- the participants. As usual the hotel put Birger Holmquist Saturday-Sunday, April 27-28 other two A pairs will lene and Ian Martindale, Boise; Sandra on a good meal at a very reasonable two-session qualifier, two-session final Flattery and Jefri Donovan of Hailey were price, and as usual the hotel staff were move up and the third-place berth now Flight B (under 2000) first in B and C for North-South; in East- very helpful. goes to Dewitt (Hal) Montgomery and Jon Bartlett, both of Portland. Sunday, April 28, two sessions In Flight C, we found another pair Flight C NLM (< 500) willing to represent us in St. Louis, Saturday, April 27, two sessions but at the same time the previous sec- Championship Flight (unlimited) Small games: Sure beat janitorial work ond-place representatives withdrew, so there are still only two pairs going 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 3 in C. and , Saturday-Sunday, May 4-5 We’re going to be pretty slim on news Tom McGuire Allen Carter two-session qualifier, two-session final both of Salem, will take this slot. from our unit this reporting period — Nampa/ If you plan to play mid-chart conven- and there are several of us who wished Caldwell A full report of the national finals tions in this flight, decriptions of your the “slim” referred to our body types will be included in the next Trumpet. ♣♦♥♠ methods and suggested defenses must rather than the number of players enjoy- Grand National Teams (GNT) be sent to the coordinator at least two By Marilyn Tripple weeks prior to the competition. ing our game each Monday. The Cald- GNT club-qualifying is now com- well/Nampa area has been inundated plete for the D20 Finals to be con- 1 area representative, your site monitor, with unpredictable weather — well, after we’ll have 10 /2 tables. The outcome, how- ducted online: Flights A, B and C on or me with questions. They can help all, it is winter! Ugh! The icy, snowy roads, ever, is always the same: Great players, April 27-28, and the Championship organize practice time and arrange together with temperatures hovering great competition, hot coffee, delicious Flight on May 3-5. At this time we are for you to borrow a laptop computer if around the zero mark, has resulted in treats. What more could you ask for? My still establishing venues and monitors necessary. All contestants will need a several Mondays when we have only 5 ta- favorite comment is always, “It’s a heck of across the district for the online com- BBO name and must post their NAP bles, then the next week with a sunny day, a lot better than cleaning toilets!” petition. If you are interested in help- partnership convention card online. ing to organize the event or can be a session monitor in your area, please Committee change let us know. Details are at web2.acbl- We sincerely thank Muriel Stitt for d20.org/NA_Events/GNT.html. serving on our committee for several Ontario sectional is next weekend Since online competition may be years and ably representing Hawaii's interests. She has resigned for per- Are you tired of the winter blahs? unfamiliar to some participants, we sonal reasons and is replaced by We have just the answer: Ontario’s Sec- highly recommend practice sessions Ontario . tional tournament. It’s next weekend, ahead of time. Coordinate with your Arun Savara March 15-17. It will be held at the Clarion ♣♦♥♠ Inn. We have a lot of gourmet cooks and By Margie Scott we promise a lot of good snacks. Hope to see you all there. two months were Claudia Kemper, Ruby Our new officers for 2013 are Phil May- Everyone who is interested in becoming Bryson, Joyce Stockwell and Kirk Roberts. berry, president, and Linda Simmons, a better player is invited. Our thanks to Brookings That’s all there is from the end of the vice president. both of them. With their encouragement, Continued from Page 10 Oregon Coast. Till next issue, be good to Two of our members, our club has some new players. Joyce Whittet at duplicate and also my very first alert to yourself and others and may all your days and have been holding a Our congratulations to Sharon Wada Kris Roberts a new convention, be still my heart. I am be grand slams. workshop on Saturday morning, several who is now a Junior Master and Guyneth sure you all have been there, done that. times a month. Haines who is now a Club Master. Results Big games: Joyce Stockwell and Ruby STaC Monday, Dec. 3. 1: Kirk Roberts – Ruby Bryson, 2: Dot- Bryson had a 72.5% Jan. 3 and Kirk Roberts tie Ellis – Ron Smith. and Joyce Stockwell got a 77.5% Jan. 17. STaC Thursday, Dec. 6. 1: Kirk Roberts –Betty Gildea, 2: Jean Mr. Asai goes to Washington Those earning the most points for the Whitman – Harriet Henderson. In Hood River and The Dalles, many Garvin – Irva Kay Neyhart, 2: John Gregory – George Boger. local bridge players are also fruit growers. Mid- STaC Thursday, Dec. 6. N/S 1st Hon Ko – Charles Rethlefson, Our best known orchardist, Sam Asai, Columbia Albany 2: Charles Baker – Cheryl Baker, E/W 1: Richard Garvin – Irva represents Oregon on a national commit- ♣♦♥♠ Kay Neyhart, 2: Mary Vance – George Boger. tee for agriculture. He had to miss a cou- Continued from Page 8 STaC Friday, Dec. 7. 1: Gayanne Alexander – John Fields, 2: ple of days of the Oregon Trail Regional in By Peyt Turner However, with Sandy Allen agreeing to re- Wanda Knight – Mark Rowe. order to attend a major meeting in Wash- main as the chairman of the sectional Albany Christmas Dinner. N/S 1: John Mayfield – Doug Thayer, ington, D.C. It was such a major meeting If you haven’t made your reservations committee, things should run smoothly 2: Darrell Christianson – Jean Christianson, 3: Joyce Dickerson that he and Karen went suit shopping be- for our Cherries Jubilee sectional tourna- again this year. – Terrance Hill. E/W 1: Irva Kay Neyhart – Richard Garvin, 2: fore it. There was a chance Obama would ment in July, it is a good time to do so to Beth Aronoff – Roger Barker, 3: Gil Lawrence – Jim Postell. Results Corvallis Christmas Dinner. N/S 1: Robert Peterkort – Bill drop in on the meeting. We’ll take a take advantage of the tournament site’s Grady, 2: Joyce Dickerson – Terrance Hill, 3: Wanda Knight – advance discount if you plan to stay there. STaC Monday, Dec. 3. N/S 1: Sandy Allen – Carol Harms, 2: closer look at the experiences of our or- Karen Nelson – Becky Mckenzie. E/W 1: Richard Garvin – Marie Flamme. E/W 1: Richard Garvin – Irva Kay Neyhart, 2: chardists in a future issue of the Trumpet. The unit game in February was moved Irva Kay Neyhart, 2: Stuart Newberger – Charles Rethlefson. Ian Milligan – Jay Schriner, 3: John Gregory – George Boger. We’re happy Chris Lynn has returned from Sunday to Monday to avoid a con- STaC Tuesday (Corvallis), Dec. 4. N/S 1: Mary Vance – David January unit game, Albany. N/S 1: Carol Harms – Sandra after spending a warm month in the flict with the Super Bowl. Finley, 2: Charles Rethlefson – Stuart Newberger. E/W 1: Irva Allen, 2: Hon Ko – Charles Rethlefson, 3: Charles Baker – Hal Phoenix area golfing (and of course play- Results Kay Neyhart – Richard Garvin, 2: John Gregory – Bob Peery. Green. E/W 1: Freda Macdonald – Frank Holmes, 2: Joyce ing bridge) and returned STaC Tuesday (Albany), Dec. 4. 1: Richard Garvin – George Dickerson – John Gram, 3: Stan Blascow – John Gregory. Ann Bialous Unit game, Feb. 10 — 1A: Beverly Van Nice – Colleen Fred- from Palm Desert having had a wonderful Boger, 2: Irva Kay Neyhart – Terrance Hill. NLM Club Championship, Jan. 30. 1: Sandra Krantz – Mar- erickson, 2A/1B: Jim Heitkemper – Gary Cotter, 3A: Dave STac Wednesday, Dec. 5. N/S 1: Hon Ko – Charles Rethlef- ilee Fitzpatrick, 2: Daniel Rogers – Ellen Goodemoot, 3: time. Slegel – Fay Lemuel, 2B: Alyce Dunn – Marilyn Carmichael son, 2: Art Vosburg – Stuart Newberger. E/W 1: Richard Daniel Remily – Susan Remily. Page 14 The District 20 Trumpet March/April 2013

winners at the OREGON TRAIL REGIONAL Monday, Feb. 18 3/4 Carl Brame, Tacoma WA; Ann Stephens - John Thomas, Seattle WA; Iris 2B Michael Sandahl, Oakland OR; Janice Cook, Roseburg OR West, Federal Way WA 3B Ed Lee, Portland OR; David Green, Sherwood OR Monday Evening Charity Pairs ...... (44 pairs) 3/4 Winston Falls, Vancouver WA; Norman Potter, Lincoln City OR; Louise 1A Connie Marfell, Milwaukie OR; Stan Sather, Lake Oswego OR Kurzet - Jay Kurzet, Portland OR Thursday Rose Gold Pairs ...... (38 pairs) 2A Stu Swan - Hadi Allahverdian, Portland OR 1C/1D David Doerner, Beaverton OR; Bryce McMurdo, Portland OR 3-4A Craig Zastera, Woodinville WA; Sun-O Ho, Redmond WA Portland KO Bracket 3 ...... (15 teams) 2-3C Larry Verrall - William Pontius, Burlington WA 3-4A/1B Julian Dupuis, Kelso WA; Joe Rottmann, Vancouver WA 1 David Finley, Albany OR; Joyce Dickerson - Carol Harms - Dennis Harms, 2-3C/2D David Erickson, Tacoma WA; Kelly McGee, Gig Harbor WA Corvallis OR 2B/1C Thomas Scharf, Vancouver WA; Christopher Cross, Portland OR 3D Dennis Lee - Susan Lee, Smithers BC 2 Karen Mason, Florence OR; Christine Orchard, Yachats OR; Sherri Morgan - 3B Margi Redden, Portland OR; Ian Kirk, Tualatin OR Carla Wenzlaff, Eugene OR Thursday Morning Side Pairs ...... (24 pairs) 2C David Mack, Bellevue WA; Alex Roman, Burnaby BC 3/4 Christie Maher, Kalama WA; Jerry Woodman, Woodland WA; Rita 1A/1C Mark Rowe, Philomath OR; Frederick Eriksen, Murray NE 3C Beth Cookson - Chris Cookson, Nanaimo BC Fontaine, Longview WA; Wanda Burness, Rainier OR 2A/2C Michael Rickus - Garry Lowe, Newport OR Monday Evening 299er Charity Pairs ...... (22 pairs) 3/4 Burton Durr, Chehalis WA; Otis Leathers, McCleary WA; Karen Westerlund, 3A/3C Patricia Darling, Mercer Island WA; Francella McKinnon, Bainbridge Isl WA Joel Datloff and Roger McNay, 1D/1E Shirley Porter - Sandra Flaherty, Port Ludlow WA Kirkland WA; Karen Vaillancourt, Lacey WA Thursday Afternoon Side Pairs ...... (36 pairs) 2D/1F Lorraine Almy - Don Almy, Edmonds WA Portland KO Bracket 4 ...... (16 teams) 1A Jean Groome, Delta BC; Rose Bolson, Lake Forest Par WA Thursday AB Open Pairs 3D Marvin Rosen - Cheryn Grant, Portland OR 1 Judith Davidson - Stefanie Whitcomb - Patricia Douglas - Dennis Douglas, 2A Jerry Thorpe, Tacoma WA; Merle Stetser, Honolulu HI 3E/2F Norma Schauermann - Claude Blair, Vancouver WA Bend OR 3A/1B Robert Law, Tigard OR; Judy Davis, Portland OR 3F Judy Scoril - Jim Scovil, Vancouver WA 2 Dorothy Guimont, Milwaukee OR; Larry Henderson, Milwaukie OR; Darrell 2-3B Edward Kelley, Portland OR; Julius Kahn, Vancouver WA Graham - Thomas Chambers, Portland OR 2-3B Jo Ann King, Everett WA; Paula Strand, Kirkland WA Tuesday, Feb. 19 3/4 Shirley Scofield - Chris Gates, Salem OR; Richard Howard - Dennis Craig, 1C Richard Sielaff, Vancouver WA; Teresa Hennessey, Portland OR Columbia River KO Bracket 1 ...... (12 teams) Silverton OR 2C Marjorie Gilmore, Richland WA; Jeanette Hendry, Kennewick WA 1 Joan Cremin, Paradise Valley AZ; Haig Tchamitch, Scottsdale AZ; Geoff 3/4 Christine Lynn, Lyle WA; Marylee Webber, Hood River OR; Norma Clark - 3C Dave Pinch - Marie Pinch, Lake Oswego OR Janet Meader, The Dalles OR Hampson - Marc Jacobus - Curtis Cheek, Las Vegas NV Thursday Afternoon 299er Pairs ...... (30 pairs) 2 Cameron Doner, Richmond BC; Brenda Jacobus, Las Vegas NV; Barbara Nist, Wednesday AB Open Pairs ...... (42 pairs) 1D Andy Vitalich, Lacey WA; Dick Nichols, Tumwater WA Seatac WA; Patti Hartley, Kirkland WA 1A Sandra Scholes - Ken Scholes, Bellevue WA 2D/1E Shirley Porter - Sandra Flaherty, Port Ludlow WA 3/4 Donald Tofte - Irene Pickett - Edward Lee, Portland OR; David Green, 2A Bruce Brownfield, Graham WA; Dick Yarington, Seattle WA Sherwood OR 3D/2E Barbara Ball, Portland OR; Judy Wilkinson, Vancouver WA 3A/1B David Rosenstein - Ray Robert, Portland OR 3E Suzanne Babcock, West Linn OR; Christy Ekroth, Vancouver WA 3/4 Catherine Creer, Spokane WA; Naomi Paasch, Moorhead MN; Hendrik Sharples, 2B Barbara Kolppa, Puyallup WA; Carmen Akins, Gresham OR Brush Prairie WA; Gerry Marshall, Las Varas Mexico; Gard Hays, Veradale WA 1F Mary Difranco, Forest Grove OR; Leanne Kerner, Portland OR 3B Gee Gee Walker, Medford OR; Brian Breckenridge, Corvallis OR 2F Phyllis Sutter, West Linn OR; Janice Smith, Portland OR Columbia River KO Bracket 2 ...... (15 teams) David Doerner and Bryce McMurdo, Wednesday Rose Gold Pairs ...... (38 pairs) 3F Judith Gilles - Bob Oser, Vancouver WA 1 Amy Casanova - Joseph Stanisiewski - Charles Swart, Portland OR; 1C/1D Connie Cleaton - Peggy Brom, Portland OR Thursday Rose Gold Pairs Michael Eyer, Lake Oswego OR Thursday Evening Side Pairs ...... (24 pairs) 2C Larry Verrall - William Pontius, Burlington WA 1A Patrick Dunn - Polly Dunn, Bellevue WA 2 Dwayne Brackhahn - Ron Senn, Beaverton OR; James Wheeler, Ridgefield 3C James Fuller, Coos Bay OR; David O’Harrow, Auburn WA WA; Robert Hormel, Portland OR 2A/1B Renee Ferrera, Portland OR; Marie Hinze, Depoe Bay OR 2D Marodean Herzman, Gresham OR; Susan Taylor, Vancouver WA 3/4 Dave Slegel, The Dalles OR; Samuel Jones - Kathleen Holahan, Portland 3A/2B/1C Bruce Peterson, Aloha OR; Frank Strauhal, Portland OR OR; Mary Hovda, Sandy OR 3D Randy Naef, McMinnville OR; Michael Green, Yamhill OR 3B/2C Margi Redden, Portland OR; Thomas Scharf, Vancouver WA 3/4 Irva Neyhart - Richard Garvin, Corvallis OR; James Windus, Vancouver WA; Wednesday Morning Side Pairs ...... (28 pairs) 3C Ralph Henderson - David Castles, Portland OR Gary Nitzberg, Carson City NV 1A Merle Stetser, Honolulu HI; Barbara Traphagen, Fort Worth TX Thursday Evening 299er Pairs ...... (16 pairs) Columbia River KO Bracket 3 ...... (16 teams) 2A/1C William Campbell, Mercer Island WA; David Fulton, Rhododendron OR 1D/1E Mark Rowe, Philomath OR; Frederick Eriksen, Murray NE 1 Mary Ferguson - Jim Tritz, Richland WA; Paul Burma, Sunnyside WA; 3A/2B Harvey Orndorf, Lake Oswego OR; Joseph Habeich, Portland OR 2D Hatsumi Whitehead, Camas WA; Gene Hval, Portland OR Doug Sanders, Grandview WA 3B/2C Doug Sanders, Grandview WA; Paul Burma, Sunnyside WA 3D/2E Andy Vitalich, Lacey WA; Dick Nichols, Tumwater WA 2 Deborah Lackey, Washougal WA; Barbara Pyles, Portland OR; Eileen 3C Mark Rowe, Philomath OR; Frederick Eriksen, Murray NE 3E Ray Barbour - Clo Barbour, Dallas OR Milligan - Mary Alice Seville, Corvallis OR Wednesday Afternoon Side Pairs ...... (20 pairs) 1F Teresa Mendenhall - Liz Fullerton, Vancouver WA 3/4 Jim Carr, Ridgefield WA; Kathleen Vasks - Rudi Metzner - Betty Metzner, 1A/1B Paula Strand, Kirkland WA; Jo Ann King, Everett WA 2F Shirley Porter - Sandra Flaherty, Port Ludlow WA Camas WA 2A/2B Rosemarie Jesse, Redmond WA; Ada Frenock, Sammamish WA Thursday Evening Swiss Teams ...... (20 teams) 3/4 JoAnn Marks - Inez Weiss - Marie Germuska, Portland OR; Richard 3A/3B Robert Law, Tigard OR; Judy Davis, Portland OR Gettmann, Bend OR 1A Dwayne Brackhahn - Diane Cullen - Flo Savage, Beaverton OR; Irene Pickett, 1C Lawrence Swanson, Walnut Creek CA; James Weider, Portland OR Tuesday Open Pairs ...... (56 pairs) Portland OR Connie Marfell and Stan Sather, 2C Matthew Edwards - Sheila Smith, Olympia WA 2A/1B James Wheeler, Ridgefield WA; Tuba Unlu, Portland OR; Donna Braniff - 1A Jeffrey Taylor, Eugene OR; Merlin Vilhauer, Beaverton OR Wednesday Afternoon 299er Pairs ...... (28 pairs) Cynthia Sinn, Beaverton OR Monday Charity Pairs. Marfell also won 2A Connie Marfell, Milwaukie OR; Ethel Birnbach, Portland OR 1D/1F Lyn Tierney, Federal Way WA; Bernice Sharp, Seattle WA 3A/2B Joe Collier - Linda Yount, Federal Way WA; Sharon Gaunt, Tacoma WA; Friday Open Pairs with Jon Bartlett. 3A Roger McNay, Beaverton OR; Joel Datloff, Vancouver WA 2D/2F Mary Murphy, Portland OR; Diane Nangle, Lake Oswego OR Martha Hanson, Des Moines WA 1B Bonnie Fortune, Newberg OR; Marta Cannell, Hood River OR 3-4D/3-4F Kathi Marcus, Lake Oswego OR; June Elliott, Portland OR 3B Margaret Moen, Seattle WA; Rosemary Segall, Redmond OR; Vivian 2B/1C Dennis Lee - Susan Lee, Smithers BC 3-4D/3-4F Patricia Jacob, Wilsonville OR; Jane Urban, Portland OR Camandona, Mill Creek WA; Dee Cockfield, Bend OR 3B Jerry Thorpe - Paul Bartron, Tacoma WA 1C Bill Russell, Scappoose OR; Tricia Zigrang, Portland OR; Dave Pinch - Marie 2C Terrance Hill - Paul Hochfeld, Corvallis OR Wednesday Evening Side Pairs ...... (16 pairs) Pinch, Lake Oswego OR 3C Peter Brown - Janet Brown, Seattle WA 1A John Coone, Vernon BC; Jack Triplett, Inkom ID 2C Bill Campbell, Mercer Island WA; Joel Fuhrman, Kirkland WA; David Tuesday Morning Side Pairs ...... (23 pairs) 2A/1B Eugene Chan, Richmond BC; Douglas Laird, North Bend OR Fulton, Rhododendron OR; Jonathan Bean, Portland OR 3A/2B Richard Nelson, Surrey BC; Carl Brame, Tacoma WA 1A Carl Brame, Tacoma WA; Iris West, Federal Way WA 3B Paula Strand, Kirkland WA; Jo Ann King, Everett WA Friday, Feb. 22 2A/1C William Curtis, Olympia WA; Nancy Baker, Honolulu HI 1C Carolyn St Claire - Linda Larkin, Lacey WA 3A John Coone, Vernon BC; Jack Triplett, Inkom ID Early Bird Morning KO Bracket 1 ...... (5 teams) 2C William Curtis, Olympia WA; Richard Gettmann, Bend OR 2B/2C Frank Holmes, Oregon OR; Walter Thies, Corvallis OR 1 Joan Cremin, Paradise Valley AZ; Curtis Cheek - Marc Jacobus - Geoff 3B Carol Kilmer, Portland OR; David Fulton, Rhododendron OR Wednesday Evening 299er Pairs ...... (8 pairs) Hampson, Las Vegas NV; Haig Tchamitch, Scottsdale AZ 3C Dawn Campbell - Sally Miller, Portland OR 1D Charles Hulse - James Morley, Vancouver WA 2 Bruce Brownfield - Leonard Wisbey, Graham WA; Paul Bartron - Jerry Thorpe, Tacoma WA Tuesday Afternoon Side Pairs ...... (20 pairs) 2D/1E Patricia Baham, Beaverton OR; Jason Metzker, Portland OR 3D Gerald Hickman - Margie Hickman, Bellingham WA 1A Hans Wandel - Naomi Wandel, Portland OR Early Bird Morning KO Bracket 2 ...... (5 teams) 2E Norma Schauermann - Claude Blair, Vancouver WA Bob Law and Judy Davis, 2A/1C Ram Kashyap, Portland OR; Jim Nolan, Vancouver WA 1 Nancy Crawford - George Crawford - Judy Davis, Portland OR; Robert Law, Tigard OR 3A/2B Howie Smith - Jack Sands, Portland OR Wednesday Evening Swiss Teams ...... (21 teams) Saturday Morning Side Game. 2 Jean Sager - Dennis Sager, Stanwood WA; Joe Moore - Chris Moore, Delta BC 3B David McGraham, Vancouver WA; Barbara Traphagen, Fort Worth TX 1-2A/1-2B Alex Roman, Burnaby BC; Richard D’Litzenberger, Leavenworth WA; Law and Davis also won the Early Bird 2C Dave Pinch - Marie Pinch, Lake Oswego OR Gert Wiitala, Port Angeles WA; Yuri Wiitala, Kirkland WA Vancouver KO Bracket 1 ...... (9 teams) 3C Brad Johnson - Judy Iams, Vancouver WA 1-2A/B/1C Lawrence Swanson, Walnut Creek CA; James Weider, Portland OR; 1 Ed Ulman - Betty Rossmann, Portland OR; Mike Cappelletti, Winter Park Knockout bracket 2 with George and Gay Jungemann - Donna Gering, Vashon WA FL; George Whitworth, Coarsegold CA; Jim Looby, Burbank CA Nancy Crawford. Tuesday Afternoon 299er Pairs ...... (28 pairs) 3A Jeffrey Taylor, Eugene OR; Richard Carle, Longview WA; Merle Stetser, 2 Stan Roberts, Mercer Island WA; Greg Ho - Jim Spurlin, Redmond WA; 1D Sandra Wilson, Beaverton OR; Sheila Moore, Portland OR Honolulu HI; Richard Soohoo, Vancouver WA Craig Zastera, Woodinville WA 2D Mark Rowe, Philomath OR; Frederick Eriksen, Murray NE 3B Burton Durr, Chehalis WA; Otis Leathers, McCleary WA; Karen 3/4 Cameron Doner, Richmond BC; Brenda Jacobus, Las Vegas NV; Barbara 3D Diane Mackenzie - Carolyn Murphy, Portland OR Westerlund, Kirkland WA; Karen Vaillancourt, Lacey WA Nist, Seatac WA; Patti Hartley, Kirkland WA; Allison Howard, Cookeville TN 1E Wendy Mednick, Milwaukee OR; James Wulfhorst, Oregon City OR 2C Jack Wolff - Ruth White, Bend OR; David Mack, Bellevue WA; Lyle 3/4 Hendrik Sharples, Brush Prairie WA; Gerry Marshall, Las Varas Mexico; 2E/1F Michael Stoner - Judy Stoner, Portland OR Claflin, Boise ID Naomi Paasch, Moorhead MN; Gard Hays, Veradale WA; Catherine Creer, 3E Barbara Ball, Portland OR; Judy Wilkinson, Vancouver WA 3C Rita Fontaine, Longview WA; Jerry Woodman, Woodland WA; Wanda Spokane WA; Jeffrey Taylor, Eugene OR 2F Mary Difranco, Forest Grove OR; Susan Maxwell, Beaverton OR Burness, Rainier OR; Christie Maher, Kalama WA Vancouver KO Bracket 2 ...... (10 teams) 3F Lorraine Almy - Don Almy, Edmonds WA Thursday, Feb. 21 1 Lynda Hirst, Vancouver WA; Eurydice Nours, Richmond BC; Richard Tuesday Evening Side Pairs ...... (16 pairs) Nelson, Surrey BC; Joy McKenzie-Smith, Portland OR 1A Leonard Wisbey, Graham WA; Carmen Akins, Gresham OR Marilyn Vilhauer KO Bracket 1 ...... (13 teams) 2 Chip Dombrowski - Douglas Laird, North Bend OR; Ian Milligan, Corvallis 2A/1B Carolyn Adams - Bert Adams, Steilacoom WA 1 Joan Cremin, Paradise Valley AZ; Marc Jacobus - Curtis Cheek - Geoff OR; Eugene Chan, Richmond BC 3A/2B Rosemarie Jesse, Redmond WA; Ada Frenock, Sammamish WA Hampson, Las Vegas NV; Haig Tchamitch, Scottsdale AZ 3/4 Nancy Crawford - George Crawford - Mary Ruth Di Carlo, Portland OR; 3B Eunice Patton, Bloomington IL; Brenda Glaze, Anchorage AK 2 Christopher Gibson, Beaverton OR; Chris Wiegand - David Brower, David Carter, Port Ludow WA Portland OR; Linda Wiener, Vancouver WA 1C Mike Annett - Lynne Annett, Hood River OR 3/4 Winston Falls, Vancouver WA; Norman Potter, Lincoln City OR; Jay Kurzet Tim Rilling and Don Herring, 3/4 Dwayne Brackhahn - Diane Cullen - Flo Savage, Beaverton OR; Irene - Louise Kurzet, Portland OR 2C Margi Redden - Jason Metzker, Portland OR Pickett, Portland OR 1st in B, Friday Open Pairs 3C Olga Power - Hugh Power, Nanaimo BC Vancouver KO Bracket 3 ...... (9 teams) 3/4 John Ashton - John Lusky - Randy Pickett - Dennis Metcalf - Eric Stoltz, 1 Sheila Smith - Brad Kalweit - Glen Scroggins - Matthew Edwards, Tuesday Evening 299er Pairs ...... (14 pairs) Portland OR Olympia WA 1D/1F Dawn Campbell - Sally Miller, Portland OR Marilyn Vilhauer KO Bracket 2 ...... (10 teams) 2 Eileen Milligan - Mary Alice Seville - Pat Moore, Corvallis OR; Kathy Rooney, 2D/2F Joe Halloran, Portland OR; Robert Hoyt, Canby OR 1 Jerold Wershba - Felicia Wershba - Richard Morris - Fred Dorr, Portland OR Gooding ID 3-4D Marilyn Steele, Richland WA; Nadine Lee, Kelowna BC 2 Rutcher Sedell, Mercer Island WA; Marilyn Lowe, Redmond WA; John 3/4 Regina Miller, Raymond WA; Joan Borberg, Portland OR; Bert Adams - 3-4D/3F Lyn Tierney, Federal Way WA; Bernice Sharp, Seattle WA McCaslin - Beth McCaslin, Kirkland WA Carolyn Adams, Steilacoom WA Tuesday Evening Swiss Teams ...... (20 teams) 3/4 Irva Neyhart - Richard Garvin, Corvallis OR; Gary Nitzberg, Carson City NV; 3/4 Lawrence Swanson, Walnut Creek CA; James Weider, Portland OR; Nancy 1A/1C Walter Orchard - David Lavrinets, Yachats OR; Diana Barnes, Newport OR; James Windus, Vancouver WA Jean Stebbins, Vancouver WA; Sandee Canton, Washougal WA Marianne Klekacz, Eddyville OR 3/4 Rosemary Segall, Redmond OR; Dee Cockfield, Bend OR; Margaret Moen, Vancouver KO Bracket 4 ...... (9 teams) 2A Janie Pearcy - Mona Hubble, Vancouver WA; Jack Marsh, Portland OR; Seattle WA; Vivian Camandona, Mill Creek WA 1 Chris Cookson - Beth Cookson, Nanaimo BC; Wendy Gregory, Duncan BC; Rita Bob Walters, New Westminster BC Marilyn Vilhauer KO Bracket 3 ...... (12 teams) Cannon, Ladysmith BC 3A/2C Robert Wheeler, Camas WA; Jeanie Bettis, Vancouver WA; James Fuller, 1 Steven Pessin - Ginny Stark, Eugene OR; Ken Cornelius - Mary Cornelius, 2 Dawn Campbell - Ginny Kopacz - Layne Benben - Harriet Hegge, Portland OR Coos Bay OR; Alex Roman, Burnaby BC Portland OR 3/4 Shirley Scofield - Chris Gates, Salem OR; Richard Howard - Dennis Craig, 3B Elinor Hood, Portland OR; Robert Connor, Seaside OR; Cynthia Sinn - 2 Mike Mills - Kathleen Holahan, Portland OR; Brian Thomas, Beaverton OR; Silverton OR Sandra Flaherty and Shirley Porter, Donna Braniff, Beaverton OR Renee Senior, Vancouver WA 3/4 Chris Moore - Joe Moore, Delta BC; Jean Sager - Dennis Sager, Stanwood WA 3C John Kirsch - Michelle Kirsch, Newcastle WA; Susan Cothern, Woodinville 3/4 Ram Kashyap, Portland OR; Roger Barker, Albany OR; Beth Aronoff, Monday 299er Charity Pairs WA; Christine McKenna, Issaquah WA Corvallis OR; Jim Nolan, Vancouver WA Friday Open Pairs ...... (44 pairs) 3/4 Jonathan Bean, Portland OR; Bill Campbell, Mercer Island WA; David 1A Connie Marfell, Milwaukie OR; Jon Bartlett, Portland OR Wednesday, Feb. 20 Fulton, Rhododendron OR; Joel Fuhrman, Kirkland WA 2A Howard Epley, Kent WA; Bob Walters, New Westminster BC Portland KO Bracket 1 ...... (9 teams) 3A Steve Mansfield, Seattle WA; Janet Daling, Sun Lakes AZ Marilyn Vilhauer KO Bracket 4 ...... (12 teams) 1B Tim Rilling, Portland OR; Don Herring, Lake Oswego OR 1 Betty Rossmann - Ed Ulman, Portland OR; Mike Cappelletti, Winter Park 1 Becky McKenzie, Corvalis OR; Karen Nelson, Corvallis OR; Eileen Boal - 2B Bruce Brownfield - Susan Ohman, Graham WA FL; Jim Looby, Burbank CA; George Whitworth, Coarsegold CA Wanda Knight, Albany OR 2 John Cox, St Maries ID; John Yadon, Gresham OR; Debbi Myers, Billings 3B Richard Prouser, Lake Oswego OR; David Rosenstein, Portland OR 2 Mary Ferguson - Jim Tritz - Marilyn Steele - David Seaver, Richland WA 1C Donna Andrews - Connie Sloper, Grants Pass OR MT; Molly Harris, Portland OR 3/4 Kathryn Brokman, Lakewood WA; Joan Rutherford, Tacoma WA; Jerome 3/4 Richard Carle, Longview WA; Richard Soohoo, Vancouver WA; Hank Kilner, Bellevue WA; Barney Bear, Newcastle WA 2C Christine Orchard, Yachats OR; Karen Mason, Florence OR Gagnon, Newberg OR; Mark Smith, Milwaukie OR 3/4 Nickie Ages, Ottawa ON; Joseph Jebbia - Thomas Bush, Tigard OR; 3C Elaine Pollock, Anchorage AK; Sylvia Miller, Bethesda MD 3/4 Stan Roberts, Mercer Island WA; Greg Ho - Jim Spurlin, Redmond WA; Frederick Eriksen, Murray NE Friday Morning Side Pairs ...... (18 pairs) Craig Zastera, Woodinville WA Thursday AB Open Pairs ...... (44 pairs) 1A John Bronson, Bothell WA; Jay Armstrong, Albuquerque NM Portland KO Bracket 2 ...... (13 teams) 1A Roger McNay, Beaverton OR; Joel Datloff, Vancouver WA 2A/1C Mark Giovannozzi, Vancouver WA; Nickie Ages, Ottawa ON 1 Lynda Hirst, Vancouver WA; Eurydice Nours, Richmond BC; Joy McKenzie- 2A Alan Johnson, Happy Valley OR; Richard Carle, Longview WA 3A Carol Mahoney, Rochester MN; Samuel Jones, Portland OR Charles Hulse and James Morley, Smith, Portland OR; Douglas Jansen, Happy Valley OR 3A Steve Mansfield, Seattle WA; Janet Daling, Sun Lakes AZ 2B William Curtis, Olympia WA; Nancy Baker, Honolulu HI 2 Cliff Allen III, Camas WA; Gerald Brown - Chuck Burns - Gary Todd, 1B Barbara Kolppa, Puyallup WA; Carl Brame, Tacoma WA 3-4B Bruce Yoder, Port Orchard WA; Linda Redman, Poulsbo WA Wednesday Evening 299er Pairs Vancouver WA 3-4B Charles Hilding, Renton WA; Carl Brame, Tacoma WA March/April 2013 The District 20 Trumpet Page 15 Player roundup

By Doug Laird Flo Savage Diane Cullen Court Smith Judy Kay Sue Kroning Jim Smith Marc Jacobus Curtis Cheek Eugene Chan Mary Alice Seville The Trumpet They are my best The ability to understand A sense of humor. Good manners, polite, Stoic. At the Oregon Trail friend at the bridge my bidding. Judy Kay loves the game Someone who is confident Regional, we asked table and away. Court Smith Portland unit president and shows it. and unflappable, not a 11 widely recognized Flo Savage Recent Diamond Life Master Marc Jacobus quivering mass of jelly. Hospitality Co-Chair, The marriage certificate. Well-known pro bridge player players this question: Eugene Chan Oregon Trail Regional He or she is better than Sue Kroning owner of EC Bridge Club What are the me. They are tolerant D20 treasurer A person that I would in Vancouver BC qualities that make They accept my and work to make our spend time with; someone your favorite mistakes. Dwayne game better. And very One you can have fun with. a friend. Friendly, fun, flexible tactful with my errors. and forgiving. partner? Here Diane Cullen Brackhahn Jim Smith Curtis Cheek Hospitality Co-Chair, Dwayne Brackhahn Mapleton Well-known pro bridge player Mary Alice Seville are their answers. Oregon Trail Regional Beaverton D20 education liaison

2C William Curtis, Olympia WA; Nancy Baker, Honolulu HI Last Chance Compact KO Bracket 3 ...... (12 teams) 3-4C Elaine Pollock, Anchorage AK; Sylvia Miller, Bethesda MD 1 Nickie Ages, Ottawa ON; Margi Redden, Portland OR; Jane Green, Mercer 3-4C Ian Milligan, Corvallis OR; Chip Dombrowski, North Bend OR Island WA; Nancy Baker, Honolulu HI Friday Afternoon Side Pairs ...... (22 pairs) 2 Regina Miller, Raymond WA; Bert Adams - Carolyn Adams, Steilacoom WA; Joan Borberg, Portland OR 1A Kathleen Mather - Dick McCluer, Vancouver WA 3 Sandra Krantz - Daniel Rogers, Albany OR; Mary Fell - Robert Peery, 2A/2B Edward Kelley, Portland OR; Julius Kahn, Vancouver WA Corvallis OR 3A John Coone, Vernon BC; Jack Triplett, Inkom ID 2B Diane Schaub, Portland OR; Miriam Witters, Happy Valley OR Last Chance Compact KO Bracket 4 ...... (14 teams) 3B/1C Michael Rickus - Richard Reynolds, Newport OR 1 John Curtis, Astoria OR; Rick Gardner, Arch Cape OR; Fred Kulczycki - Jan 2C Stefanie Whitcomb - Dennis Douglas, Bend OR Kulczycki, South Bend WA 2 Wendy Gregory, Duncan BC; Rita Cannon, Ladysmith BC; Bruce Boan - Friday Afternoon 299er Pairs ...... (36 pairs) Peggy Boan, Mill Bay BC Marc Jacobus, Geoff Hampson, Haig Tchamitch, Joan Cremin and Curtis Cheek 1D Ray Barbour - Clo Barbour, Dallas OR 3 Jeanenne Chizum - William Moore, Lake Oswego OR; Shirley Frank, 2D/1E Wendy Mednick, Milwaukee OR; James Wulfhorst, Oregon City OR Portland OR; Kay Hughes, Tigard OR Top bracket winners of Columbia River KO, Marilyn Vilhauer KO and Early Bird Morning KO. 3D Gerald Hickman - Margie Hickman, Bellingham WA Saturday AX Open Pairs ...... (40 pairs) They finished 1-5 among the top masterpoint winners. 2E/1F Patricia Jacob, Wilsonville OR; Jane Urban, Portland OR 1A Dick Yarington, Seattle WA; Ken Scholes, Bellevue WA 3E Robert Zeiser, Portland OR; Jim Carr, Ridgefield WA 2A/1X Allison Howard, Cookeville TN; Chris Wiegand, Portland OR Doug Jansen, Lynda Hirst, 2F Michael Stoner - Judy Stoner, Portland OR 3A Stan Sather, Lake Oswego OR; Dewitt (Hal) Montgomery, Portland OR 3F Salena Johnson - Frank Nemeth, Portland OR 2X Mary McCune - David Taylor, Seattle WA Eurydice Nours and Joy Friday Evening Side Pairs ...... (18 pairs) 3X Michael Christensen, Bellevue WA; Michael Ring, Bothell WA McKenzie-Smith, winners of 1A/1C Toni Heitkamp, Portland OR; Bruce Peterson, Aloha OR Saturday BCD Open Pairs ...... (17 pairs) bracket 2 Portland KO. 2A John Coone, Vernon BC; Jack Triplett, Inkom ID 1B/1D Linda Yount, Federal Way WA; Martha Hanson, Des Moines WA The three women also teamed 3A Hubert Wallenfels, Seattle WA; Tom Edwards, Richland WA 2B/2C Howard Lewis - Evelyn Lewis, Spokane WA 2B/2C Daniel Hendry - Sandra Hendry, Kennewick WA 3B/3C Brian Breckenridge, Corvallis OR; William Reeves, Ashland OR with Richard Nelson to win the 3B Miriam Witters, Happy Valley OR; Diane Schaub, Portland OR 2D David Fulton, Rhododendron OR; Jonathan Bean, Portland OR Friday Evening 299er Pairs ...... (20 pairs) bracket 2 Vancouver KO. Three Saturday Afternoon 299er Pairs ...... (24 pairs) members of that team also 1D/1E Johanna Thoeresz - Peter Thoeresz, Portland OR 1E/1F Susan Crawford - Sue Randall, Portland OR 2D Robert Lofgren, Vancouver WA; Nadine Lee, Kelowna BC 2E David Seaver - Marilyn Steele, Richland WA finished second in bracket 2 3-4D/2-3E/1F Pauline Bullert - Judith Stewart, Vancouver WA 3E Ray Barbour - Clo Barbour, Dallas OR Last Chance Compact KO. 3-4D/2-3E Charles Mead, Ridgefield WA; Cynthia Brogan, Vancouver WA 2F/1G Bob Hatt, Forest Grove OR; Robert Hoogenstryd, Lake Oswego OR 2F Richard Rountree - Linda Rountree, Lake Oswego OR 3F Pauline Bullert - Judith Stewart, Vancouver WA 3F Sue Stahl - Doug Stahl, Portland OR 2G Patti Shaddix - Karen McCarthy, Portland OR Friday Evening Swiss Teams ...... (27 teams) 3G Phyllis Sutter, West Linn OR; Nancy Remple, Portland OR 1A/1B Ian Kirk, Tualatin OR; Stephen Smith, West Linn OR; Paul Reeves - Saturday Morning Side Pairs ...... (20 pairs) Veronica Reeves, Tigard OR 1A/1B Robert Law, Tigard OR; Judy Davis, Portland OR 2A Cameron Doner, Richmond BC; Brenda Jacobus, Las Vegas NV; Allison Howard, Cookeville TN; Betsy McCormick, Portland OR 2A/1C Richard Gettmann, Bend OR; Lorenzo Migliorini, Seattle WA 3A/2B Bruce Boan - Peggy Boan, Mill Bay BC; Gordon Link, Dsrt Hot Sprngs CA; 3A/3B Bob Peery, Corvallis OR; Daniel Rogers, Albany OR Angela Taylor, Nanaimo BC 2C William Campbell, Mercer Island WA; David Fulton, Rhododendron OR 3B/1C Bill Russell - Larry Liewer, Scappoose OR; Kenneth Dunbar - Tricia Zigrang, 3C Ian Milligan, Corvallis OR; Chip Dombrowski, North Bend OR Portland OR Saturday Afternoon Side Pairs ...... (22 pairs) 2C Diana Barnes, Newport OR; Walter Orchard, Yachats OR; Richard Carpenter 1A Ed Freeman - Naomi Wandel, Portland OR Wally Orchard, David Lavrinets, Marianne Klekacz - Marianna Carpenter, Jasper TX 2A John Bronson, Bothell WA; Jay Armstrong, Albuquerque NM 3C John Curtis, Astoria OR; Rick Gardner, Arch Cape OR; Fred Kulczycki - Jan 3A/1C Joseph Jebbia - Thomas Bush, Tigard OR and Diana Barnes, Tuesday Evening Swiss. Bill Hardy, Judy Kay, Polly Dunn and Pat Dunn, Kulczycki, South Bend WA 2B/2C Tom Neilsen - Chris Neilsen, Portland OR Klekacz is a new player with 35 masterpoints. top bracket, Last Chance Compact KO. Saturday, Feb. 23 3B Helen Miller, Lacey WA; Maureen Greeley, Olympia WA 3C David Carter, Port Ludow WA; David McGraham, Vancouver WA John McLaughlin Morning Compact KO ...... (10 teams) Saturday Evening Side Pairs ...... (18 pairs) 1 Mark Rowe, Philomath OR; Frederick Eriksen, Murray NE; Paul Hochfeld - Terrance Hill, Corvallis OR 1A/1B Felicia Wershba - Jerold Wershba, Portland OR 2 Robert Bjorge - Hal Gloff, Bellingham WA; Dennis Groden, Surrey BC; Nina 2A/2B Ed Canton, Washougal WA; Mike Eyer, Lake Oswego OR Lubick, Fullerton CA 3A Robert Bjorge, Bellingham WA; Nina Lubick, Fullerton CA 3 Irva Neyhart - Richard Garvin, Corvallis OR; Gary Nitzberg, Carson City NV; 3B David Binney, Seattle WA; Hugh Hendrickson, Rentona WA Jim Windus, Vancouver WA 1C Craig Von Land, Bothell WA; Ian Milligan, Corvallis OR Mount Hood KO Bracket 1 ...... (16 teams) 2C Fred Marsden, Cloverdale OR; Norman Potter, Lincoln City OR 3C Martha Potter - Dave Drischell, Seattle WA 1 John Lusky - Mark Tolliver - Marc Zwerling - Randy Pickett, Portland OR 2 Eric Stoltz - Dennis Metcalf - John Ashton, Portland OR; Chris Gibson, Saturday Evening 299er Pairs ...... (12 pairs) Beaverton OR 1D Ginny Gainer, Port OR; Sheila Moore, Portland OR Jerrold Wershba, Felicia Worshba, Dick Morris Kate Montgomery, Connie Marfell, Patty Sands, 3/4 Joan Cremin, Paradise Valley AZ; Haig Tchamitch, Scottsdale AZ; Curtis 2D/1F Bob Hatt - Robert Hedgenstryd, Vancouver WA and Fred Dorr, bracket 2 Marilyn Vilhauer KO. Tom Sands, bracket 2 Last Chance Compact KO. Cheek - Marc Jacobus - Geoff Hampson, Las Vegas NV 3D/2E Dawn Campbell - Ginny Kopacz, Portland OR 3/4 Kim Eng, Issaquah WA; Jeffrey Ford, Redmond WA; Chris Moore, Bellevue 3E David Seaver - Marilyn Steele, Richland WA WA; Aaron Mohrman, Seattle WA 2F Sue Stahl - Doug Stahl, Portland OR Sunday Morning 299er Swiss Teams . . . . . (6 teams) Sunday Fast Open Pairs ...... (22 pairs) Mount Hood KO Bracket 2 ...... (15 teams) Saturday Evening Swiss Teams ...... (29 teams) 1E Dawn Campbell - Ginny Kopacz - Sheila Moore, Portland OR; 1A/1B John Emmerson, Federal Way WA; Michael Christensen, 1 James Wheeler, Ridgefield WA; Dwayne Brackhahn, Beaverton OR; Tuba 1A Ole Godefroy - Julie Godefroy, Bellevue WA; Janice Randles - Terry Randles, Ginny Gainer, Port OR Bellevue WA Unlu - Molly Harris, Portland OR Issaquah WA 2E Stephen Brown - Glen Scroggins - Carrie Margolin, Olympia 2A/2B David Rosenstein - Robert Johnson, Portland OR 2 Mona Hubble, Vancouver WA; Douglas Jansen, Happy Valley OR; Ronald 2A Lynn Hays, Veradale WA; Jean Groome, Delta BC; Hubert Wallenfels, WA; Jeanine Graham, Tumwater WA 3A/3B David Binney, Seattle WA; Hugh Hendrickson, Rentona WA Dennis - Patricia Dennis, Beaverton OR Seattle WA; Tom Edwards, Richland WA 1F Kathi Marcus - Diane Nangle, Lake Oswego OR; June Elliott - 1C George Crawford - Nancy Crawford, Portland OR 3/4 James Madison, Orting WA; Paul Bartron, Tacoma WA; David Binney, 3A/1B Irva Neyhart - Gregory Smith - Richard Garvin, Corvallis OR; David Finley, Mary Murphy, Portland OR 2C Janice Smith, Portland OR; Lisa Korick, Vancouver WA Seattle WA; Hugh Hendrickson, Rentona WA Albany OR 3C Leah McKechnie - Mark McKechnie, Medford OR 3/4 Irva Neyhart - Richard Garvin - Gregory Smith, Corvallis OR; David Finley, 2B Jeffrey Ford, Redmond WA; Chris Moore, Bellevue WA; Kim Eng, Issaquah Albany OR WA; Aaron Mohrman, Seattle WA Mount Hood KO Bracket 3 ...... (13 teams) 3B/1C Norma DesMarais - Elizabeth Joste - Claire Doherty - Maryann McClure, Top masterpoint winners 1 Amy Casanova - Joseph Stanisiewski - Ed Lee - Charles Swart, Portland OR Portland OR Total masterpoints: 9031.12 earned by 832 players. Total attendance: 1513 tables. 2 Norma Bueno - Donna Braniff - Cynthia Sinn, Beaverton OR; Shari Jerand, 2C Christine Orchard, Yachats OR; Ginny Stark - Steven Pessin, Eugene OR; Amity OR Karen Mason, Florence OR 1 106.94 Marc Jacobus, Las Vegas NV 28 46.30 Lynda Hirst, Vancouver WA 57 34.48 Amy Casanova, Portland OR 3C Lawrence Swanson, Walnut Creek CA; James Weider, Portland OR; Craig 2 106.94 Joan Cremin, Paradise Valley AZ 29 45.94 Eurydice Nours, Richmond BC 58 34.13 Joseph Stanisiewski, 3/4 Ken Cornelius - Mary Cornelius - Roger Arockiam - Joseph Habeich, Portland OR Portland OR Schauermann, Vancouver WA; Sandee Canton, Washougal WA 3 106.94 Haig Tchamitch, Scottsdale AZ 30 45.89 Brenda Jacobus, Las Vegas NV 59 34.02 Tuba Unlu, Portland OR 3/4 Richard Rodeman - Kathy Rodeman, Washougal WA; Alan Stewart - 4 106.94 Geoff Hampson, Las Vegas NV 31 45.47 Sun-O Ho, Redmond WA ... Sunday, Feb. 24 5 106.94 Curtis Cheek, Las Vegas NV 32 45.47 Craig Zastera, Woodinville WA William Strite, Vancouver WA 61... 33.34 Richard Garvin, Corvallis OR Sunday AX Swiss Teams ...... (37 teams) 6 82.67 Randy Pickett, Portland OR 33 44.73 Joy McKenzie-Smith, Mount Hood KO Bracket 4 ...... (15 teams) 7 82.67 John Lusky, Portland OR Portland OR 64... 31.75 Rich Carle, Longview WA 1A John Lusky - Randy Pickett - Marc Zwerling - Mark Tolliver, Portland OR 1 Mark Rowe, Philomath OR; Terrance Hill - Paul Hochfeld, Corvallis OR; 8 70.22 Mike Cappelletti, Winter Park FL 34 43.53 Molly Harris, Portland OR 69 30.60 Bill Hardy, Beaverton OR Frederick Eriksen, Murray NE 2A Dick Yarington, Seattle WA; Dan Jacob, Vancouver BC; Stanford Christie, 9 70.22 George Whitworth, 35 43.33 Patti Hartley, Kirkland WA 70 29.82 David Finley, Albany OR 2 Kathleen Vasks, Camas WA; Reinhard Bohme, Vancouver WA; Gayle Kirkland WA; Steve Beatty, Mill Creek WA; Rod Caldwell, North Bend WA; Ken Coarsegold CA 36 42.07 Chris Wiegand, Portland OR Scholes, Bellevue WA 71... 28.92 Mark Rowe, Philomath OR Carlson, Colbert WA; Anne Henrichs, Spokane WA 10 69.72 Ed Ulman, Portland OR 37 41.28 David Brower, Portland OR 73 28.39 James Weider, Portland OR 3/4 Moises Saul - Elizabeth Saul, Bellevue WA; Craig Von Land, Bothell WA; 3A John Ashton - Eric Stoltz - Dennis Metcalf - David Brower, Portland OR; 11 68.74 Jim Looby, Burbank CA 38 41.12 Connie Marfell, Milwaukie OR Christopher Gibson - Roger McNay, Beaverton OR 74 27.26 Linda Wiener, Vancouver WA Craig Ruden, Kirkland WA 12 68.71 Mark Tolliver, Portland OR 39 39.42 Roger McNay, Beaverton OR ... 1X Brian Zaugg - Liliana Diaconescu, Burien WA; Janice Randles - Terry Randles, 3/4 Karen Hudesman - Donald Stark - Martha Potter - Dave Drischell, Seattle 13 68.71 Marc Zwerling, Portland OR 40 39.17 Catherine Creer, Spokane WA 76 27.12 Michael Eyer, Lake Oswego OR WA Issaquah WA 14 66.45 Chris Gibson, Beaverton OR 41 39.12 Douglas Jansen, Happy 77... 26.79 Diane Cullen, Beaverton OR 2X Chris Moore, Bellevue WA; Kim Eng, Issaquah WA; Jeffrey Ford, Redmond Valley OR Last Chance Compact KO Bracket 1 ...... (12 teams) WA; Aaron Mohrman, Seattle WA 15 61.12 Betty Rossmann, Portland OR 79 26.39 Flo Savage, Beaverton OR 16 55.51 John Ashton, Portland OR 42 39.04 Gard Hays, Veradale WA ... 1 Judy Kay - Bill Hardy, Beaverton OR; Polly Dunn - Pat Dunn, Bellevue WA 3X Fred Dorr - Samuel Jones, Portland OR; Ginny Stark - Steven Pessin, Eugene 17 54.98 Ken Scholes, Bellevue WA 43 38.76 Polly Dunn, Bellevue WA 82 25.39 Samuel Jones, Portland OR 2 Debbi Myers, Billings MT; John Cox, St Maries ID; Richard D’Litzenberger, OR 83 25.13 Eileen Milligan, Corvallis OR Leavenworth WA; John Yadon, Gresham OR 18 54.70 Dwayne Brackhahn, 44 38.76 Patrick Dunn, Bellevue WA 84 25.04 Fred Dorr, Portland OR 3 Ed Ulman, Portland OR; Jim Looby, Burbank CA; Mike Cappelletti, Winter Sunday BCD Swiss Teams ...... (41 teams) Beaverton OR 45 38.57 Naomi Paasch, Moorhead MN ... Park FL; George Whitworth, Coarsegold CA 1B/1C Judy Lathrop - Don Brockhaus, Salem OR; Lawrence Swanson, Walnut 19 54.05 Eric Stoltz, Portland OR 46 38.42 Edward Lee, Portland OR 86 24.51 Ron Senn, Beaverton OR Creek CA; James Weider, Portland OR ... 20 52.51 Cameron Doner, Richmond BC 47 37.20 Jeffrey Taylor, Eugene OR 91 24.14 Steven Pessin, Eugene OR Last Chance Compact KO Bracket 2 ...... (14 teams) 2B Charles Swart, Portland OR; Eurydice Nours, Richmond BC; Art Silvas - 21 51.89 Dennis Metcalf, Portland OR 48 36.88 Stan Roberts, Mercer Island WA 1 Tom Sands - Patty Sands, Beaverton OR; Connie Marfell, Milwaukie OR; Lee Silvas, Renton WA 92 24.14 Ginny Stark, Eugene OR 22 51.00 Barbara Nist, Seatac WA 49 36.88 Jim Spurlin, Redmond WA 93 23.91 Richard Soohoo, Vancouver WA Kate Montgomery, Portland OR 3B/2C/1D Becky McKenzie, Corvalis OR; Eileen Milligan, Corvallis OR; Michael 23 49.38 Dick Yarington, Seattle WA 50 36.13 John Yadon, Gresham OR ... 2 Lynda Hirst, Vancouver WA; Richard Nelson, Surrey BC; Joy McKenzie- Green, Yamhill OR; Randy Naef, McMinnville OR ... 95 23.25 Mona Hubble, Vancouver WA 24 48.92 Hendrik Sharples, 52 35.93 Irene Pickett, Portland OR Smith - Samuel Jones, Portland OR 3C/2D Dennis Lee - Susan Lee, Smithers BC; Marilyn Steele, Richland WA; Brush Prairie WA 96 23.25 David Rosenstein, Portland OR 53 35.28 Joel Datloff, Vancouver WA 3 Diana Thompson, Bellevue WA; Helene Fornia, Clyde Hill WA; Phyllis Nadine Lee, Kelowna BC 25 48.92 Gerry Marshall, Las Varas NA 97 23.19 Terrance Hill, Corvallis OR 54 35.20 Irva K Neyhart, Corvallis OR Gravitz, Mercer Island WA; Roberta Reaber, Seattle WA 3D James Hosford, Aberdeen WA; James Briganti - Regina Miller, 26 47.94 Charles Swart, Portland OR ... 98 23.19 Paul Hochfeld, Corvallis OR Raymond WA; Joan Borberg, Portland OR 27 46.31 James Wheeler, Ridgefield WA 56 34.97 Judy Kay, Beaverton OR 99 23.12 David Green, Sherwood OR Page 16 The District 20 Trumpet March/April 2013 Ask John Tournament National Director John Ashton answers your Calendar questions on bidding, play or directing.

Dear John, DISTRICT 20 REGIONALS & SECTIONALS I opened 1NT with 4=2=3=4 distribu- tion and my partner responded with MARCH 2013 Stayman. RHO then bid 2♥. Believing my 8 – 10 Rogue Valley Sectional Dan Voorhies Bridge Center, Phoenix OR partner was entitled to know about my 8 – 10 Honolulu Sectional Ala Wai Clubhouse, Honolulu HI four spades, I bid them. Partner, who was 15 – 17 Heart of the Valley Sectional Linn County Fair & Expo, Albany OR 1=4=4=4, believed he was entitled to a 15 – 17 Ontario Sectional Clarion Inn, Ontario OR Pass. 2NT went down; our only plus score APRIL 2013 was defending 2♥. What went wrong? — Just Answering the Question 5 –7 Garden Isle Sectional Sun Village Recreation Center, Lihue HI 5 – 7 Sundial Bridge Spring Sectional Anderson City Hall, Anderson CA Dear I Do, 13 – 14 Vancouver Senior Sectional Vancouver Bridge Club, Vancouver WA Congratulations to your RHO, who 19 – 21 Seaside Sectional Seaside Convention Center, Seaside OR made a risky bid that put you and your 27 – 28 Grand National Teams district finals Online — flights A, B & C partner into unfamiliar and uncomfort- MAY 2013 able territory. I did a small informal poll 3 –5 Grand National Teams district finals Online — championship flight of some D20 experts and all agreed with 6 – 12 Great Western STaC Local Clubs your choice of 2 . There is no com- ´ 17 – 19 Portland Spring Sectional Kliever Armory, Portland OR pelling reason to think that your partner has hearts rather than spades. My long- JUNE 2013 standing philosophy that it is winning 7 – 9 Eugene Sectional Morse Event Center, Eugene OR strategy to bid after an opponent’s open- 21 – 23 Klamath Falls Sectional Basin Bridge Club, Klamath Falls ing 1NT seems to be confirmed by your 28 – 30 Salem Summer Sectional Senior Center, Keizer OR experience on this deal. Disrupting the JULY 2013 normal informative exchange that usu- ally occurs between the opponents will 12 – 14 Cherries Jubilee Sectional Best Western Inn, Hood River OR often pay dividends. Modern unfamiliar- July 22 – 28 EMERALD EMPIRE REGIONAL VALLEY RIVER INN, EUGENE OR ity with penalty doubles will, it seems (or AUGUST 2013 I hope), reduce the number of disasters 2 – 4 Sutter Buttes Sectional Whiteaker Hall, Yuba City CA that one might suffer. 16 – 18 Vancouver Sectional Vancouver Bridge Club, Vancouver WA ♣ ♦ ♥ ´♣♦ ♥ ´ 23 – 25 High Desert Sectional Deschutes Expo Center, Redmond OR West East SEPTEMBER 2013 ´ A J 7 ´ Q 6 6 – 8 Eureka Sectional Eureka CA ♥ KQ ♥ J 3 2 13 – 15 Portland Fall Sectional Kliever Armory, Portland OR ♦ A 9 8 7 5 4 ♦ QJ 10 26 – 29 Gold Country Sectional Nevada City Elks Lodge, Nevada City CA ♣ Q 8 ♣ A10 9 6 5 Sept 30 – Oct 6 OREGON COAST REGIONAL SEASIDE CONVENTION CENTER, SEASIDE OR OCTOBER 2013 West East 12 – 13 Vancouver NLM/500 Sectional Vancouver Bridge Club, Vancouver WA 1♦ 1NT 3♦ ? NOVEMBER 2013 Dear John, 1 – 3 Sundial Bridge Fall Sectional Anderson City Hall, Anderson CA Partner opened the west hand above 7 – 10 Central Oregon Coast Sectional Shilo Inn, Newport OR in fourth seat with no one vulnerable. I 9 – 10 Vancouver Senior Sectional Vancouver Bridge Club, Vancouver WA like my hand better after his jump rebid, DECEMBER 2013 as I expect the diamonds will run. But it 16 – 22 Western Conference STaC Local clubs doesn’t seem right for the hand lacking Dec 26 – 31 Reno Holiday Regional Grand Sierra Resort, Reno NV stoppers in both unbid majors to bid 3NT, so I offer the only game try I can find: 4♣, showing a stopper in the suit TOURNAMENTS IN NEIGHBORING DISTRICTS my partner happens to be worried about. I trusted he’d know whether we DISTRICT 19: www.d19.org DISTRICT 17: www.d17acbl.org belonged in 4NT or 5♦, or possibly sign March 22-24 Everett Sectional, Arlington WA AZ off in 4♦. With the ♦K onside, ten tricks April 1-7 Mesa Roadrunner Senior Regional were available in notrump or diamonds, April 4-6 Yakima Sectional WA April 11-14 Tucson Spring Sectional AZ April 8-14 Victoria Regional BC CO but I went down 2 in 4♣, which partner April 13-14 Denver Spring I/N Sectional, Aurora considered “drop dead.” How do we get April 26-28 Tacoma Daffodil Sectional, Fircrest WA April 19-21 Glenwood Springs Doc Holliday Sectional CO WA to the right place? May 2-5 Tri-Cities Sectional, Richland May 3-5 Santa Fe Sectional NM BC — Missing Stoppers May 10-12 Vancouver Spring Sectional, Burnaby May 17-19 Phoenix Silver Sun Sectional AZ May 17-19 Victoria Sectional BC May 21-27 Denver Rocky Mountain Regional CO WA Dear Garmin, May 24-27 Seattle KO Sectional June 17-23 Las Vegas Regional NV WA Stoppers! Schmoppers! You have maxi- June 7-9 Spokane Sectional BC DISTRICT 18: www.wasumi.org mum values for your first bid and bal- June 10-16 Penticton Regional April 18-21 Twin Falls Sectional ID anced distribution. Partner has shown DISTRICT 21: www.d21acbl.com April 26-28 Billings Sectional MT extra strength and a good suit (ahem!). CA March 23-24 Santa Rosa Spring Sectional May 13-19 Idaho Falls Regional ID You have the filling diamonds that he CA April 5-7 Santa Clara Valley Sectional, San Jose May 31-June 2 Salt Lake City Sectional UT needs, honors in both majors and an NV April 17-21 Reno April Showers Sectional June 7-9 Casper Oil City Sectional WY ace, so 3NT, which requires only nine April 20-21 Almond Valley Sectional, Modesto CA acbldistrict22.com/d22 tricks, seems, to my humble matchpoint April 27-28 Marin Spring Sectional, Kentfield CA DISTRICT 22: sensibilities, automatic. Certainly, the op- May 3-5 Sacramento Spring Sectional, Orangevale CA March 25-31 San Diego Regional CA ponents may be able to run the first five May 17-19 Lone Cypress Sectional, Marina CA April 5-7 Ventura Sectional, Oxnard CA tricks, but they will likely need to lead May 18-19 Sheila Wimer NLM Sectional, Reno NV April 12-14 San Fernando Sectional, Woodland Hills CA and defend perfectly. It is possible that May 27-June 2 California Capital Regional, Sacramento CA April 19-21 Bakersfield Sectional, Bakersfield CA partner, with a small singleton in a major and relatively anemic diamonds, might have found a different rebid at his sec- NORTH AMERICAN BRIDGE CHAMPIONSHIPS ond turn. Searching for the rare hand that produces eleven tricks in a minor March 14 – 24 Spring 2013 Renaissance, St. Louis rather than nine in notrump is, in my August 1 – 11 Summer 2013 Hyatt Regency, Atlanta mind, the ultimate wild goose chase. Nov. 28 – Dec. 8 Fall 2013 Sheraton & Hyatt Regency, Phoenix Questions for Ask John can be sent to March 20 – 30 Spring 2014 Sheraton, Dallas [email protected].

The office of district director, who Any ACBL member residing in D20 is elections Jim Miller at [email protected] represents District 20 on the national eligible to run for the three-year term, by 3 p.m. PDT May 31. Election notice ACBL board and also serves on the D20 2014-16. Interested candidates may file Current district director Merlin Vilhauer board, is up for election this year. for election by writing to ACBL director of has announced his intent to run again.