Oregon Coast Regional: Sept. 30–Oct. 6 TRUMPETTHE DISTRICT 20 www.ACBLD20.org

Vol. 15, No. 3 Bridge Across the District Fall 2019 Louis Beauchet is King of Bridge By Chip Dombrowski come a bridge player. until his family moved to Portland D.C., to play on District 20’s GNT The Trumpet As a shy, intellectual child grow- when he was 14. Flight C team. Later in the tourna- ing up in France (his name is pro- Soon after, he scored a 70% his ment he wound up on a team in They call him King Louis. It’s al- nounced Louie), Beauchet longed first time playing in a local regional the Freeman Mixed BAM, playing most like it was his destiny to be to spend time with adults. Bridge and began to catch the attention on Jade Barrett’s team with Karen King of Bridge. looked like a good way to do that, of the area’s top players, gaining Barrett, Donna Lombardini and The winner of the annual award, and he started learning when he opportunities to play with them. In Dan Hoekstra. They placed third. Louis Beauchet, 18, is sure about was 8. He played in a weekly club summer 2016, as a 15-year-old, Louis Beauchet one thing: It was his destiny to be- game, but never any tournaments, Beauchet went to Washington, Continued on Page 11 D20’s results in Las Vegas NABC Eugene A few dozen District 20 players played in the Summer NABC in Las follows Vegas. The best showing came in the Grand National Teams, with both the Flight B and C teams reaching the semifinals (see stories, page 8). trend In B were Kevin Marnell, Amy Casanova, Justin Beck, Bruce Peter- The Emerald Empire Regional son and Ben Bomber; in C, Roger took place last month. It was smaller Thomas, Jon Gassaway, Mike Goffe, than expected but not any less enjoy- Bruce Backup, Dan Edelstein and able. Even in context of the trend Janet Landesberg. where table counts are down almost John Lusky placed fifth in the everywhere, the decline was steep: Wernher Open Pairs and Ed Ulman 23%, almost 200 fewer tables. placed fifth in the Truscott/USPC However, while smaller tourna- Senior Swiss Teams. Jon Bartlett Yreka Bridge Club is one of the smallest in District 20, with about 200 tables a year – averaging four per week. ments have usually meant fewer placed fifth in the 10K Pairs and brackets in the knockouts, that 15th in the Senior Swiss along with trend reversed: there were actually Roger McNay and Joel Datloff. three brackets in most of the knock- outs, whereas there were only two Continued on Page 11 No small potatoes most of the time in 2017. And the Swiss teams events were also popu- All bridge clubs face challenges, up on how the smallest clubs in the dis- lar. Pair games took the hit. but they vary across the spectrum. trict are working hard to retain members, Continued on Page 17 This summer we focused on the promote games and keep their doors open, despite having fewer tables and ACBL budget is district’s large clubs. In this issue, lower member turnouts. the managers of some of the plus; Vegas up smallest clubs in District 20 weigh The Dalles Bridge Club Get ready in on the unique challenges they First up is The Dalles Bridge Club, which The Summer NABC was held in face with fewer members. hosted 346 tables on Mondays in 2018 Las Vegas. The tournament was well and 241 on Wednesdays. Managed by Gary attended with 13,622 tables, continu- Cotter for the last five years, this club plays for Seaside ing a new trend of By Jen Smith on Mondays, Wednesdays and the first I hope you have made your reserva- good attendance at The Trumpet Sunday of every month. Cotter says he has tion for the Oregon Coast Regional NABCs. no complaints about running the club. Last time, we gave you an inside look at in Seaside Sept. 30 through Oct. 6. After having a dif- “It’s all easy, no problems,” he says. And what it takes to run some of the largest The convention center has under- ficult year in 2018 while there is no active recruitment, they gone a remodel and will be a won- and losing money, clubs in the district. Now, we’re going to show you the other side of the coin. Read Continued on Page 10 derful venue for ACBL is on the way D20’s premier re- to going plus in gional. With all the 2019. Through cost new space, we will Merlin cutting at tourna- Vilhauer no longer have to ments and head- venture over to the D20 District Director quarters, the budget District reps are open to ideas Catholic church for is a plus $689,000. I hope you enjoyed the Eugene help with hosting regionals, etc., any events; all The ACBL headquarters is trying to Regional as much as I did. What within the district? What times games will be played do more with less. a lovely setting and playing site. would you like for regionals? Jim Wheeler on site. Tournament Manager As usual, there Board actions We had a board meeting and What is the best scheduling for will be great direc- The board passed a motion to re- continued to discuss what needs intermediates and novices? We tors under the leadership of Matt move all titles from players if they to happen to reverse our down- are listening. I can be reached at are convicted of cheating. Many play- Koltnow, fabulous hospitality and, of ward financial position. Your area [email protected]. ers have been actively pushing for course, the beach! reps are listening to your ideas. Speaking of the board meeting, this motion and I’m happy it was fi- Laurie Rowe Should we increase fees? Should anyone is welcome to attend and For more information, contact tour- nally approved. D20 President we had and we decrease expenses? Should George Kuppler Jack nament manager Jim Wheeler at jim- Continued on Page 11 we decrease perks for those who Continued on Page 5 [email protected] or 503-860-0563. Page 2 The District 20 Trumpet Fall 2019 Taking the time to find a better play Election notice

At the Eugene Regional I played in a passes, my RHO opens 1©. My hand: I decided to cash the ®A to see what Bracket 1 KO. I was having a tough time ´10 ♥K 6 3 ©K J 4 ®A Q 10 7 3 2 happened. I was rewarded, kind of, when declaring my 3NT contracts, and it didn’t the king dropped on my right. Now I know I venture 2®, pass, 2´ by partner, dou- help that I knew the opponent sitting in clubs aren’t my source of tricks. I can go ble by righty. It’s your call! my chair at the other table was a multiple to dummy with my spade and pitch clubs Let’s see. I could pass. I could national champion with more on spades and take stock of my red cards bid 3®. I could bid 2NT. Partner masterpoints than how old I am after that. might have six spades, but if he times a thousand. has six spades and enough to re- Please note my stiff 10 and dummy’s 9. Several times 3NT was make- spond to my overcall, wouldn’t he When the jack comes down third, I have Merlin Vilhauer Laurie Rowe able, but it seemed I was always have opened 2´? My clubs aren’t five spade tricks to go along with my two on the wrong end of a decision. that great and 3® might suggest clubs and one diamond already in the District director My confidence in my declarer that’s my only place to play. I de- bag. I lead a diamond toward my king, play was at an all-time low. Voting is under way in the elec- cide to bid 2NT and if partner which holds, and exit a diamond so that Sometimes in this game we tion for district director. Two candi- prefers clubs he can bid 3®. RHO is endplayed into giving me a heart refer to “discipline.” No, not pun- dates filed for election: three-term He bids 3NT. at the end. ishing your partner when they do Amy Casanova incumbent Merlin Vilhauer, who After some deliberation my Declaring this hand was the most fun I something wrong, but rather has held the position since 2010, Managing Editor LHO leads a diamond and my had all week. It was pretty lucky, but I still steeling yourself against poor and Laurie Rowe, current district partner produces this dummy: thought about it and worked past my judgment calls and plays. Making knee-jerk reaction of “play spades, take president. ´A K Q 9 5 9 8 5 4 ©8 7 6 ®6 yourself count and pattern. ♥ club hook.” The district director represents District 20 on the national ACBL Have you ever been in a hopeless con- RHO seems irritated with the lead and One takeaway from asking the experts © board and also serves on the D20 tract? Who hasn’t? And yet, it is still im- plays the 10, and I win the jack. OK. I for bridge advice for this issue’s Player board. Duties include attending portant, especially at teams, to try to play have to take nine tricks. I have one trip to Roundup is that mistakes are inevitable. board meetings at the three NABC it as well as you can. Perhaps at the other dummy with my singleton spade. I will then Getting better happens when you mini- tournaments each year and at two table they have had a similar disaster. You have to take as many spade tricks as I can mize errors, especially the dumb ones. D20 regionals each year. never know when it could be a push and then decide whether or not to finesse That takes discipline. Moving on after a The three-year term begins Jan. board or even a pickup. in clubs or lead up to one of my red kings. bad result does, too. So, fast forward to Sunday and I’m play- But, on the spades I have to find discards. 1, 2020, and ends Dec. 31, 2022. ing teams against another pro/client with And then if they don’t run, when I give up Amy Casanova can be reached at Candidates are voted on by the a decent pair at the other table. After two the lead, someone can cash a spade. [email protected]. boards of the district’s 23 units. Election materials were sent to members of those boards in Au- gust. They have until Sept. 15 to submit their votes to the ACBL’s Does size matter? director of elections, Kelley Trejo. For several years, attendance at bridge levels of pair games. And there’s a general without you. Hopefully you can make it tournaments almost everywhere has been sense of the more, the merrier. next time. declining. A few years ago when this trend But as smaller tournaments become the When you love the game, it doesn’t mat- started, we in District 20 were one of the new normal, I have some news for you: ter who you play it with. Or how many of Deaths exceptions. Our tournaments were still They’re fun too. them there are, as long as it’s enough to more often than not going up, even while I spent the entire week at the Eugene hold a game. You can have as much fun Bernard Gorter – 73, of Portland OR they were going down most other places. Regional. Because I had to fly across the playing in a small club as in a big one, died June 8, 2019. When I reconfigured the Trumpet as a country and rent a car, and because I and the same is true of tournaments. Jim Gross – 82, of Keizer OR died May quarterly in 2015, part of the basic struc- stayed a few extra days before and after to So, to answer my question: In fan fiction, 7, 2019. ture was that each of the four issues in a visit, it was quite an expensive trip. With yes. At a bridge tournament, not so much. Glenn Hossner – 87, of Salem OR died year would follow one of our four region- the exception of the clients who brought A fun hand June 5, 2019. als, with a lead headline reflecting the big-time pros, I think it cost me more than Therese Johnsen – 90, or Redding CA Time for a quick hand before I go? This news from that regional. For the first cou- anyone to attend. Almost $100 per mas- died in May 2019. is from the Sunday Swiss in Eugene. ple years, we had a lot of good news to re- terpoint — and I finished in the top 40! Richard Miller – 89, of The Dalles OR ´ © ® port, culminating with Seaside’s record And I had a good time there. It was 5 3 ♥4 A K J 10 6 5 2 10 6 2 died June 14, 2019. turnout in 2016. worth it. Second seat, nobody vulnerable, I open Then, in 2017, the national This was a tournament where 3©. After my partner, Ben Bomber, bids trend caught up with us. the drop in attendance was 3NT, my passed-hand RHO comes in with As a journalist, I don’t see facts steeper than any we’ve seen in 4©, asking his partner to choose a major as something to run away from. District 20 since the penultimate for an apparent sacrifice. www.acbld20.org They are what they are, and it’s Reno Regional in 2013. But it did- Because we play Flannery and I don’t our job to report them. It’s impor- n’t feel that way, at least not to me. have a weak 2© available, and because I’m The District 20 Trumpet tant to us to maintain our credi- Due to my busy schedule in not vulnerable, I might have bid 3© with a Vol. 15, No. 3 • Fall 2019 © 2019 D-20 Organization bility as a news source. So when the months before the trip — es- lot less — a six-card suit and/or a weaker the regionals started going down, pecially because of the Las Vegas holding. In the context of this auction, I Official publication of the we treated them the same in our Chip Dombrowski NABC — I failed to line up part- like my hand a lot. I think partner has American Contract Bridge League District 20 headlines as we did when they Editor at Large ners in advance. I scrambled to stoppers in the other three suits and were going up. You’d see what fill a few of my days at the last probably the ©Q. If he has real stoppers 6512 SW Midmar Place percentage a tournament was minute and relied on the part- and three tricks in his hand, I think I can Portland OR 97223-7517 Phone: (503) 244-5733 down in a headline just like you’d expect nership desk to fill some other days. I was promise him seven. So I bid 4NT, which I www.acbld20.org to see the percentage increase if it was up. worried poor planning would negatively think describes the quality of my suit. But after three straight years of drop- impact my experience. It didn’t. Ben hesitated and bid 5©, admitting The District 20 Trumpet is published four ping table counts, we’re rethinking things. When I started playing tournament one of his stoppers was less than firm. times a year in March, June, September and December. It is distributed free to clubs in There are a lot of things that go on dur- bridge 10 years ago, I went to one or The opponents doubled and led the ♥A. Oregon and Northern California and small ing a regional, and while the one number maybe two regionals a year. Then when I ´A J 4 ♥J 9 3 ©Q 7 ®A K 8 7 5 parts of Washington and Idaho. that it adds up to in the end is the most became Trumpet editor I started going to After studying the dummy, LHO shifted All sectional announcements are free. basic fact and certainly the easiest ques- all four of District 20’s regionals each year. to the ´K. I’ve already lost a trick and have tion to answer, perhaps it doesn’t need to Then when I left the area to work for the Managing editor: Amy Casanova an unavoidable spade loser, so making this be in the headline every time. ACBL, I went back down to one trip a year Designer/Editor at large: Chip Dombrowski depends on either getting rid of my club Copy editor: Jim Flint We do want our players to be informed. to a D20 regional. I would still go to all of loser or not having one. If I thought LHO Senior writer: Jen Smith We want them to understand the context them if I could. had the ´Q, I could try leading toward the Ads: Susan Chambers, Sunset Bay Media of what’s going on in the district — why, From where I used to live in North Bend, jack and establishing it for a club discard, Printing: Oregon Lithoprint, for instance, they might be asked to pay Eugene was the closest regional site — two but that would leave RHO, the person who McMinnville, OR higher entry fees or to accept less spend- hours away. Eugene has the geographical came into the auction at the four level, Deadlines: The deadline for the Winter ing on hospitality items that are given out. advantage of being within three hours or without any high cards in one of the suits 2019-20 issue is Oct. 1 for free sectional ads So those facts — assuming table counts less from all the major population centers he wanted to play in. and advance articles. The deadline for unit continue to decline — will still be spelled in Oregon. It’s easy to get to for all but I pull trump, finding RHO void. If he’s 6– reports is Monday, Oct. 14. The deadline for out in the stories recapping each regional. those in the far corners of the district. It 5 in the majors, that would leave room for front-page articles is Oct. 28. Please send to But, according to a promise Amy made was an obvious choice for me when I managing editor Amy Casanova. Email two clubs in his hand. And if he has all to the district board at the recent meeting, started out — when I had less vacation [email protected]; phone 503-753-9395; the outstanding points, those two clubs it won’t be in the headline. And that’s time and wasn’t yet sold on devoting all of it mail: 2310 NE 8th Ave. #7, Portland OR 97212. will be the ®Q J. After pulling four rounds something that I as the chief headline to bridge — and it still is. I haven’t missed a of trump, I played a club to the ace and New Life Masters: Please send a photo for writer will have to struggle with. regional there since I started going. an honor fell. Cashed the king and down publication by email. There are many reasons people enjoy There were several people I normally came the other, making five. bigger tournaments. There are more see there who weren’t there this time. Our teammates played in 4♥ doubled, events to choose from. There are more Some of them told me they had schedul- also making, for a 15-IMP gain. brackets in the knockouts, allowing peo- ing conflicts and other plans. If you’re one The Trumpet on Facebook ple to cluster into smaller, more compara- of those people, those of us who were Chip Dombrowski can be reached at ble masterpoint ranges. There are more there missed you, but we had a good time [email protected]. www.facebook.com/d20trumpet Fall 2019 The District 20 Trumpet Page 3 NAP and GNT District board B/C players: North American events are for you Input sought When our teams got to Las Vegas they the need to qualify at a club. I hope this on regional Two GNT teams reach did well. Our C team and one of our B increases the number of teams in our fi- semifinals; a faster NAP teams made the national semifinals, fin- nals. I would like to see us send two ishing third/fourth. Our open team fin- teams in B and C every year. schedules, I was disappointed in the turnout of our ished in the 9th/16th segment. Read the In the Portland area, most of the players Flight C Grand National Teams. Dis- reports in detail on page 8. play the finals at one of our three clubs. In trictwide, we only had six teams When our teams got to the quar- Boise, the club also hosts the finals. playing in the finals. If we had two terfinals, they played behind Though I like to promote bridge parties at site rotation, more teams, we could have sent a screens. This is a new experience player’s homes for these events, our dis- second C team to the nationals. for most B and C players. You can’t trict would have a hard time without the The North American Events, see your partner and you have to support of the clubs. I think everybody costs, more our GNT and the North American alert and explain your and your should thank club owners and managers Pairs, are much more for the B partner’s bids to your opponent. for their efforts in support of our district By Marie Ashton This is the how bridge is played at and C players, the emerging play- finals. When we compete in our NAP finals D20 Business Manager ers, than for any other group. the highest level. Oct. 12–13, let’s remember how much There are not enough opportuni- We have made some changes in support our clubs provide. Let’s make play The board met for a breakfast ties for B and C players to play Hal the finals of both the NAP and meeting in Eugene. President Laurie Montgomery as easy as possible when we are in their against players of their own skill GNT. In an effort to speed up play, establishments. Rowe welcomed the members, de- NA Events Coordinator we have shortened the time allot- level and win red and gold points. See page 4 for details of next month’s partment heads and guests. All dis- ted in the NAP to seven minutes In D20 we play online, making it NAP finals. trict members are welcome to attend very easy for players from all over the dis- per board. The director in charge can still these meetings as observers. trict to compete without having to travel add hospitality breaks as needed. In the Hal Montgomery can be reached Our reserves were smaller for the great distances. GNT for flight C only, we have eliminated at [email protected]. first six months this year than last year. The financial statements show a six-month loss of more than $13,000. While this is slightly smaller Teachers’ Corner than expected, it reflects a trend for the district. One bright spot was the Oregon Trail Regional, where the new schedule and good weather re- Director, please! sulted in a 5% increase in tables. The Gold Rush events in the morn- When I first started playing duplicate Bridge. The 2017 Laws of Duplicate expertise. When players try to make their ing were very popular. The Medford bridge, I was told the director is your Bridge are available in paperback or can own rulings, they may be incorrect, penal- regional exceeded table estimates. friend. They want to make sure that all be downloaded from the ACBL website. ized, or restricted from further redress. The district invested almost the players are treated fairly. Duplicate bridge is a sport, and sports When calling the director, remember $6,000 in 50 Bridgemates, which will Bridge is a competitive and have rules. In contrast to other the following: be carried to our tournaments by honorable game. The rules en- mind sports like chess and go, © Say “director, please,” in a loud but David Taylor, our equipment (and sure that the game is fair for bridge is a comparatively new pleasant tone of voice. Daily Bulletin, bookstore, pre-dupes) everyone. Before you bid, make game and as such is continually © When the director arrives, let her lead provider. After many years of service, sure that the prior bid by your evolving. The first Laws of Dupli- the discussion. John Gram got out of the business, right-hand opponent is legal. cate Bridge were published in © Do not speak over each other; every- perhaps sooner than he intended, Once you bid, that prior bid is 1928. They are reviewed every one will get a chance to speak. when many of his Bridgemates were considered accepted and legal, decade by the WBF and ACBL. © Do not argue with the director at the stolen. but you may still call the director. You’re not expected to memo- table. Our education coordinator an- During play the declarer or de- rize the entire Laws, but don’t © If you think the ruling is incorrect, nounced that Barbara Seagram will fenders can call the director. hesitate to politely call the direc- speak to the director privately at a later come to the Boise tournament next Dummy can call only at the be- Nancy Jonske tor to your table if you think time to politely explain your concerns, to year. She and I/N chair Margie Red- hest of other players during the D20 Education Liaison there has been an irregularity. ask for further research, or to ask her to den both reported that the players play. Dummy can call the direc- Never be intimidated when the consult a colleague for confirmation. who are no longer eligible for the tor at the end of play to request a review director is called because of something See you at the Seaside and Eugene Gold events are still leery of open of an irregularity noticed during play. you might have done. A good director will teachers’ breakfasts. And plan ahead for events and would like events with a When you notice an irregularity in bid- assess the situation and present a solu- Boise. Barbara Seagram returns for a se- limit of 2000–3000. ding or play of the hand, you should ask tion in a manner that doesn’t embarrass ries of classes. The board spent much of the ses- the director for guidance and resolution. or offend anyone. Accept rulings with sion discussing the trend in our tour- The director is a well-schooled individ- grace. District Education Liaison Nancy Jonske naments of lower attendance and ual, an expert on the Laws of Duplicate The directors like to be asked for their can be reached at [email protected]. increased expenses, resulting in losses and reduced reserves. Al- though we are a nonprofit, it is im- perative that we maintain reserves. President Not only are they important for con- Laurie Rowe DISTRICT 20 OFFICIALS tingencies, but the venues require a 541-359-7431 decent financial statement before [email protected] Area 5/Vice President Business Manager Education Liaison 487 Portland Marie Ashton Nancy Jonske they commit. District Director Mike Eyer 503-244-5733 503-203-1153 To this end, committees were set Merlin Vilhauer 503-730-8696 [email protected] [email protected] up to evaluate numerous issues. Our 503-533-9096 [email protected] new venue for the Boise tournament [email protected] Contract Manager Finance Committee Chair is a convention center in Nampa, Area 6 Marilyn Vilhauer Roger Thomas with a new Best Western. Two com- Area 1/Board of Governors 491 Seaside, 493 Tillamook, 503-533-9096 503-781-3339 mittees will solicit ideas for the event 452 Vancouver, 485 Ontario 572 Central Oregon Coast [email protected] [email protected] 492 Mid-Columbia Jon Gustafson schedule and for promoting this Sam Asai 970-581-9406 Tournament Manager Intermediate/Newcomer tourney. 541-386-1974 [email protected] Bend, Medford, Seaside Coordinator Another committee will look at [email protected] Jim Wheeler Margi Redden tournaments in general. Do we hold Area 7 360-546-0946 503-239-0218 too many? Are the locations the Area 2/Treasurer 476 Bend, 481 Grants Pass, [email protected] [email protected] best? Are the rotations of the four bi- 457 Chico, 458 Eureka, 461 482 Klamath Falls, 484 Nevada County, 464 Redding Jackson County Tournament Manager North American Events ennial tournaments the best? Should July Ratley Judy Mundt Boise, Eugene Coordinator starting times at the Oregon Trail Re- 530-917-5400 541-593-3325 Angela Jacob Hal Montgomery gional be daylight, as many players [email protected] [email protected] 360-254-2051 503-583-3717 desire? Please help your district and [email protected] [email protected] the game by participating. You can Area 3 Area 8 get information about who to con- 394 Boise, 398 Nampa/Caldwell 477 Corvallis, 479 Eugene, Trumpet Editor Recorder Pete Grice 490 Salem Oregon Trail Tourn. Mgr. Hendrik Sharples tact on the website, in the chart at 208-331-1500 Irva Neyhart Amy Casanova 503-860-2310 left, or contact me at [email protected] 541-740-0226 503-753-9395 [email protected] [email protected]. [email protected] [email protected] The next meeting will be at the Area 4/Board of Governors Tournament Coordinator Oregon Trail Regional in February. 469 Hawaii, 470 Oahu, 471 Maui Board of Governors Webmaster/Secretary (mainland) Merle Stetser Nelda Linman Rich Carle Jeff Jacob Marie Ashton can be reached at 808-227-2525 541-382-5975 360-425-0981 360-254-2051 [email protected]. [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Page 4 The District 20 Trumpet Fall 2019 The Sectional Section

Upcoming sectionals SECTIONAL RESULTS Nevada City Pacific States STaC (952 tables) 6 12.83 Robert Liu, Honolulu HI 11.83 Lisa Fishman, Beaverton OR 7 12.82 Jean Choi, Honolulu HI 11.83 Ethel Birnbach, Portland OR The Gold Country Sectional will be held 1 24.69 John Cissel, Boise ID 2 23.48 Dean Jenkins, Kailua Kona HI 8 12.57 Yasuko Shrenzel, Honolulu HI 11.83 Connie Coquillette, Vancouver WA Oct. 18–20 at the St. Canice Center in Ne- 9 9.72 Alan Kosansky, Kailua HI 16 11.34 Sandy Syrett, Corvallis OR vada City CA. See ad this page for details. 3 21.96 Brenda Biermann, Roseburg OR 4 21.23 Judy Hotchkin, Redding CA 10 9.69 Iku Donnelly, Honolulu HI 11.34 Airell Clark, Corvallis OR Vancouver NLM 5 20.40 Alden Edwards, Kelowna BC 6 20.19 Penny Kallaus, Holualoa HI Eugene (140 tables) Salem (134 tables) The Vancouver Fall NLM Sectional will 7 19.54 July Ratley, Redding CA 1 28.96 Jeffrey Taylor, Eugene OR 1 27.89 Jeffrey Taylor, Eugene OR be held Oct. 19–20 at Vancouver Bridge 8 19.43 Craig Jones, Boise ID 2 20.48 Michael Levy, Keizer OR 2 26.92 Michael Levy, Keizer OR Club in Vancouver WA. See ad page 16 9 17.73 Diana Knowles, Kelowna BC 3 17.75 Louis Beauchet, Sherwood OR 3 17.69 Leslie Kelinson, Portland OR 17.75 Irva Neyhart, Corvallis OR 4 15.64 Gerard Hallee, Hillsboro OR for details. 10 17.37 G Gard Hays, Veradale WA 11 16.38 Janie Pearcy, Vancouver WA 5 15.80 Laurie Rowe, Eugene OR 5 12.18 Dennis Harms, Corvallis OR Newport 12 16.34 Chester Youngblood, Ontario OR 6 15.52 Cecil TC Chan, Portland OR 6 12.00 Louis Beauchet, Sherwood OR 13 16.21 Thomas McGuire, Salem OR 15.52 Alan Johnson, Happy Valley OR 12.00 Irva Neyhart, Corvallis OR The Central Oregon Coast Sectional 14 16.06 George Kuppler, Brookings OR 8 14.05 Dewitt (Hal) Montgomery III, 8 10.49 Lynne Schaeffer, Portland OR will be held Oct. 24–27 at the Shilo Inn 16.06 Albert Wilson, Brookings OR Portland OR 9 10.44 Brian Breckenridge, Tigard OR in Newport OR. See ad page 5 for details. 16 16.00 Roger McNay, Beaverton OR 9 13.59 Cynthia Palman, Eugene OR 10 10.31 Dewitt (Hal) Montgomery III, 17 15.92 Rick Prouser, Portland OR 10 12.42 J. Jay Roll, Kelso WA Portland OR Nampa 18 15.27 Sinaida Galaka, Hillsboro OR 11 11.93 Dennis Harms, Corvallis OR 11 9.95 Sinaida Galaka, Keizer OR 11.93 Carol Harms, Corvallis OR 12 9.87 Alan Johnson, Happy Valley OR The Nampa-Caldwell Sectional will be 19 14.19 Eileen Boal, Albany OR 13 11.85 Paul Craviotto, Eugene OR 13 9.33 Laurie Rowe, Eugene OR held Nov. 1–3 at the Hispanic Cultural Cen- 20 14.02 Sarah Rogers, Kapaa HI 21 13.57 Don Lust, Osoyoos BC 11.85 Connie Marfell, Milwaukie OR ter in Nampa ID. See ad page 5 for details. 22 13.51 Bonnie Kruse, Spokane WA Honolulu July (106 tables) 13.31 Mary Bell, Canyonville OR Portland (166 tables) 1 22.39 Robert Liu, Honolulu HI Redding 24 13.05 Donald Tofte, Portland OR 1 23.48 Jeff McKee, Banks OR 2 19.77 Godfrey Chang, Honolulu HI The Redding Fall Sectional will be held 25 12.95 Shelly Hershberger, Kailua Kona HI 23.48 David Brower, Portland OR 3 19.44 Anna Sung, Honolulu HI Nov. 1–3 at Win-River Hotel & Casino in 26 12.38 Dorathy Eastman, Grass Valley CA 3 19.92 Lynne Schaeffer, Portland OR 4 16.44 Iku Donnelly, Honolulu HI Redding CA. See ad page 6 for details. 12.38 Barry Eastman, Grass Valley CA 19.92 Leslie Kelinson, Portland OR 5 15.48 Everett Fukushima, Aiea HI 28 12.34 John Ashton, Portland OR 5 16.52 Richard Soohoo, Vancouver WA 6 14.90 Yasuko Shrenzel, Honolulu HI Battle of the Willamette 6 15.90 Hadi Allahverdian, Portland OR 7 13.92 Jean Choi, Honolulu HI Honolulu May (91 tables) 7 15.70 John Sather, Ridgefield WA 8 12.57 Alan Kosansky, Kailua HI The East and West Willamette Sec- 1 20.98 Godfrey Chang, Honolulu HI 8 15.37 Ben Bomber, Vancouver WA 9 12.49 Warren Fukushima, Pearl City HI tional will be held Nov. 2 –3 at the Port- 2 18.57 Everett Fukushima, Aiea HI 9 14.90 Louis Beauchet, Sherwood OR 10 12.44 Ronald Wong, Honolulu HI land Bridge Club and the Ace of Clubs. 3 18.02 Thomas Lum, Honolulu HI 14.90 Irva Neyhart, Corvallis OR 11 12.37 Cherilyn Young, Honolulu HI See ad page 6 for details. 4 17.13 Mark Bennett, Honolulu HI 11 12.15 Ed Ulman, Portland OR 12 12.16 Thomas Lum, Honolulu HI 5 15.49 Penny Kallaus, Holualoa HI 12 11.83 Robert Johnson, Beaverton OR 13 12.10 Howard Co, Honolulu HI Corvallis 299er The Heart of the Valley 299er Sectional will be held Nov. 2–3 at the Heart of the Center in Phoenix OR. See ad page 7 for details. Valley Bridge Center in Corvallis OR. See Deadline notice for Sectional Tournament organizers Vancouver ad page 7 for details. Please submit tournament flyers to the ACBL website at least six months The Vancouver Fall Sectional will be held in advance of all tournaments to ensure timely inclusion in the Trumpet. Phoenix 99er Nov. 9–10 at the Washington School for the Flyers for sectionals held in January, February and March are due in The Rogue Valley 99er Sectional will be Deaf in Vancouver WA. See ad page 7 for de- October; those held in April, May and June are due in January. held Nov. 9 at the Dan Voorhies Bridge tails. old Contry Section OcOctoberober 11818-20,8-2 200, , 2 2019019 Unit 461              

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Exit 185A.T uurn left. • 20 Victory point scale - afternoon Drive .2 miles to roundabout.T uurn right onto National Finals: March 18-19, 2020 (Flight A), session; short lunch on your own, Zion St. March 28-29, 2020 (Flights B & C) sandwichesa vvailablef or purchase Drive 0.5 miles on Zion St. to Reward St. Tuurn Hyatt/Hilton/CC, Columbus, Ohio. • A: 1500+; B: 500-1500; C: 0-500 left on Reward St. based onaaverage MP per team Drive 0.2 miles on Reward St. to St. Canice For details, visit the D20 website: • Single session teams allowed Center parking lot at end of Reward St. https://web2.acbld20.org/NA_Events/NAP/2019/NAP_info.pdf , Strratsa for all events may be Snackss, coffee andeea t will beavvaailable or contact North American Events Coordinator Hal Montgomery, (503) 583-3717, adjustteedb y the dirreectoor based on the thrrooughout the toournament. mastteerpoints of players in the event or by e-mail to: [email protected]. Sanction #19100017 Fall 2019 The District 20 Trumpet Page 5 Play of the Hand Rowe Continued from Page 1 Grasham from Brookings attend the Eugene meeting. They took over a Who is that, tap-tap-tapping at my trump suit? dying bridge club in Brookings and Partner has preempted vulnerable in fit. So, he preempted at the three level. first time, preserving North’s trump length. started teaching the game. They are now getting about eight tables. your only weak spot, a West, an aggressive player, with a void If North senses danger after the double, I believe the life blood of bridge is three-card diamond and believing, with his diamond holding, a bid of 5© is an escape route. Surprise, it what happens at the local club and holding. You have a re- his partner likely to be short in that suit, makes! But if North corrects to diamonds, would like the district to support the ally nice hand with a entered the fray with a bid of 3´. East will sacrifice with a bid of 5´. And, clubs. I think we all do our part by wel- beautiful six-card heart North had a really nice hand, with surprise, it makes! So, in this case, being coming newcomers to our games, invit- suit. You bid a heart some diamonds to go with partner’s, mak- matchpoints greedy and bidding a major ing friends to play, and mentoring game and get doubled. ing it likely there would be no communi- game, going down one, is better than newer players. I appreciate those ef- What’s to worry about? cation problem between the two hands. tempting the opponents into a sacrifice forts. What else can the district do to Plenty. If you think But with a solid heart suit, the top two they can make. The same down one is also support your local club? about it. But I’m get- clubs, and only one loser in spades, a bid available in a 6© sacrifice, but are you I hope you are all looking forward to ting ahead of myself. of 4♥ seemed reasonable at matchpoints. going to bid it? Jim Flint Seaside and the newly remodeled con- Here’s the hand, East, ready to bid game when he heard Grumble, grumble, grumble. Play of the Hand played in a recent club his partner bid spades, reconsidered. If vention center. game: they could tap declarer with spade leads, You can reach Jim Flint at District president Laurie Rowe can be East/West could probably beat 4 . East [email protected]. ´ ♥ reached at [email protected]. Dlr: East K doubled, rather than bid 4´, and that was Vul: N/S ♥A K Q 10 9 7 the end of the bidding. ´ © Lead: 5 J 8 2 After the spade opening lead, West re- ® A K 8 turned a club, North winning with the ace. ´ A J 9 8 6 4 ´ Q 10 7 5 2 NEW ACBL MEMBERS Laying down the ♥A revealed the bad news ♥— ♥ J 6 5 4 3 2 of a 6–0 split. North next led a diamond Niki Aberle, Portland OR Sue Isaak, Jacksonville OR James Parks, Corbett OR © © Q 10 6 — toward dummy and it was downhill from Donna Ambrose, Kailua HI Phillip Jackson, Hillsboro OR Anicia Peltzer, Brookings OR ® ® J 6 5 4 Q 7 there. East ruffed and led another spade. Josh Arbaugh, Arcata CA Veronique Johnstone, Portland OR Andrezej Proskurowski, Eugene OR ´ 3 Every time East got in with a ruff, out came Robin Berman, McKinleyville CA Layne Keeler, Trinidad CA Scott Rosenthal, Portland OR ♥6 another spade, tapping North’s trump Judith Chiosso-Glass, Medford OR Michal Keesee, Brookings OR Philip Rowberg, Chico CA © A K 9 7 5 4 3 holding relentlessly. North can’t continue Karl Dawson, Chico CA Connie Kennard, Bend OR Timothy Sercombe, Portland OR ®10 9 3 2 Susan Duffie, Bend OR Carole Lobdell, Camas WA Bill Shaffer, Florence OR to draw trumps because after the first West North East South spade tap, East will always have one more Ronald Dupas, Lake Oswego OR Donn Lobdell, Camas WA Janet Skovran, Bend OR Pass 3© heart than North. Down three for 800. Laudra Eber, Kailua HI Susan Luccini, Oregon House CA Robin Spring, Bend OR James Elliott, Portland OR DJ Luck, Payette ID Edith Stromberg-Wall, Arcata CA 3´ 4♥ Dbl All Pass North can keep it to down one by not drawing trumps. Looking at top honors on Karole Ely, Arcata CA Barb Macturk, Eureka CA John Tonry, Honolulu HI This is one of those deals that make peo- their side in clubs, diamonds, and hearts, Don Emry, Happy Valley OR Madonna Maris, Portland OR Evelyn Truax, Vancouver WA ple grumble about crazy distribution that North should realize that East’s double is Rhondie Emry, Happy Valley OR Marie Marshall, Vancouver WA Catherine Watkins, Brookings OR often accompanies computer-dealt hands. based solely on long trumps, probably Don Forbes, Sunriver OR Leslie McCarthy, Arcata CA Steve Weinstein, Vancouver WA East, unable to open the bidding, holding all six outstanding hearts. There- Susan Fuller, Ewa Beach HI Stacey Melnick, Portland OR Brad Werren, Eureka CA passed, thinking that if partner bids one fore, a heart needs to be left in dummy to Brad Hammill, Trinidad CA Nancy Mohney, Arcata CA Roxane Wittmayer, Portland OR of his majors, he will come alive. protect against another spade lead. Brian Herring, Durham CA Rhonda Mueller-Warrant, Corvallis OR Wendi Wolfard, Lincoln City OR South, with two singletons in the ma- North can play on the side suits and Judith Hoevet, Jacksonville OR David Wood, Redmond OR jors, wanted to jam the bidding to prevent never lose control of trumps, because a George Hubbard, Redding CA Welcome! Barbara Zoellner, Eureka CA the opponents from finding a likely major spade shift can be trumped in dummy the

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DISTRICT 20 RANK CHANGES JUNIOR MASTERS Judith Rosen, Bend OR Jennifer Bek, Vancouver WA Brian Taylor, Lake Oswego OR Gregory Bell, Cannon Beach OR New Life Masters Elliot Wahba, Portland OR Pam Briggs, Portland OR Carol Wilder, Ashland OR Bill Brooks, Warrenton OR John Zillman, Kalama WA David Calkins, Chico CA Nancy Calkins, Chico CA REGIONAL MASTERS Linda Carney, Portland OR Not pictured: Barbara Balensifer, Warrenton OR Carolyn Choate, The Dalles OR Illa Bessermin, Cottonwood CA Bob Craveiro, Bend OR Shirley Gilbreath Randy Boyd, Redding CA Carolyn Curtis, Redmond OR Eagle ID Claire Doherty, Portland OR Paula Dawley, Vancouver WA Karen Douek, Portland OR Vickee Deladuranty, Bookings OR Mary Flynn, Honolulu HI Loye Dice, Bend OR Evelyn Gilroy, Depoe Bay OR Janet Dowty, Portland OR Cecil T.C. Chan Norma Clark Don Gile Mike Goffe Portland OR The Dalles OR Boise ID Portland OR Dolores Glaze, Brookings OR Terry Ehlers, Palo Cedro CA Warren Glaze, Brookings OR Betty Evans, Warrenton OR Susan Haacke, Roseburg OR Caryl Fairfull, Penn Valley CA Kathleen Hart, Portland OR Don Forbes, Sunriver OR Barbara Hopson, Redding CA Mark Gardner, Beaverton OR Frederick Lam, Kamuela HI Karen Hafenstein, Redding CA Ron Linebarger, Cottonwood CA Carol Hanft, Brookings OR Cheryl Maderazo, Boise ID George Hubbard, Redding CA James Morley, Vancouver WA Loretta Keesee, Brookings OR David Ouyang, Waianae HI Richard Keesee, Brookings OR Pete Peterson, Meridian ID James Knight, Vancouver WA Sarah Rogers, Kapaa HI Kimberly Laustsen, Bend OR Donna Jackson Janet Landesberg Janet Meader Michael Nairn Jan Petroski Sharon Sandell, Waianae HI Russell Laustsen, Bend OR Bend OR Vancouver WA The Dalles OR Central Point OR Woodburn OR Mary Sayler, Vancouver WA Dana Luedtke, Portland OR Randall Shaw, Honolulu HI Frances Milligan, Eugene OR Johanna Thoeresz, Portland OR Pat Pearlman, Holualoa HI Katherine Trinkle, Longview WA Robb Reavill, Bend OR Sharon Weber, Kealakekua HI Lin Robbins, Ashland OR Galen Willardson, Millville CA Joseph Robinson, Vancouver WA Sheryl Williams, Portland OR Nikolay Ryzhenko, Beaverton OR Elizabeth Schuft, Corvallis OR NABC MASTERS Michael Schuft, Corvallis OR Kay Alspaugh, Boise ID Geri Servi, Bend OR Congratulations! Everett Anderson, Medford OR Ruth Ann Smith, Tigard OR Joseph Coulter, Vancouver WA Jill Thach, Kailua HI Bob Shuken Susan Taylor Edwin Van Dam Craig Dean, Penn Valley CA Steve Weinstein, Vancouver WA Auburn CA Vancouver WA Portland OR Joan Fulton, Eugene OR Richard Weinstein, Portland OR Jeanne Hibler, Salem OR Michael Wenzel, Portland OR Paul Walker, Oregon City OR Hannah Wilkinson, Aiea HI Alice Lezin, Bend OR Shirley Shaw, Meridian ID Pat Carroll, Tualatin OR Jill Wolcott, Medford OR Nancy Zenk, Seaside OR Stephen Lowry, Kihei HI Jane Siemens-Neary, Boise ID Larry Crider, Nevada City CA Robert Wolcott, Medford OR Jean Zoeller, Kailua Kona HI Judith Lutfy, Aiea HI Carol Slewing, Brookings OR Caroleena Cruikshank, Portland OR Ruth Yokoyama, Portland OR Mary Marsh-King, Philomath OR William Stevenson, Honolulu HI Alexander Davie, Medford OR Richard Zier, Vancouver WA CLUB MASTERS Joanne Martin, Chico CA Christine Vitalis, Medford OR Pamela Garrett, Eureka CA Thomas Ahern, Wilsonville OR Robin Meiners, Bend OR Bud Wakefield, Klamath Falls OR Charles Hanson, Mountain View HI ADVANCED NABC MASTERS Susan Alston, Medford OR Jay Miller, Vancouver WA Larry Zgonc, Boise ID Elsie Hathaway, Vancouver WA Bruce Backup, Portland OR Sima Ansari, Durham OR Mike Moore, Tangent OR Elvira Lal, Vancouver WA Dee Fulton, Holualoa HI Joanne Benkstein, McMinnville OR Sunny Moshier, Harbor OR SECTIONAL MASTERS Chuck Lunson, Aiea HI Joanne Ruyle, Portland OR Susan Suz Copenhafer, Eugene OR Michael Mullen, Meridian ID Nasir Ali, Happy Valley OR George Mayer-Oakes, Redding CA Michael Thurlow, Redmond OR Judy Dauble, Lake Oswego OR Kathy Neuman, Brookings OR Diane Bending, Corvallis OR Ali Nice, Eugene OR Michael Keeney, Salem OR Janie Peery, Corvallis OR Linda Bonnem, Salem OR Care Parker, Portland OR Elizabeth Lane, Ashland OR Michael Rohm, Meridian ID Stephen Prokop, Brookings OR Continued on Page 14

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Fall 2019 The District 20 Trumpet Page 7 The IN! Crowd For Intermediate/Newcomer Players Sherry tries playing a more disciplined preempt style Sherry Squirrel loves to play with Patrick He says responses are as important as was in first seat again. The auction went Possum. He is clever and thoughtful and the opening preempt. What does 2NT re- 2´, pass, pass, long hesitation – double, Wise Owl advice says nothing at the table. He has definite sponse ask for? What is a feature? Can it all pass. Weak twos are trickier than you opinions and is not afraid to share them be a singleton or void? What about having Here is the hand, Patrick said nothing think. They also preempt your partner. away from the table. You know that you three hearts or spades, if you are opening as he scored down three for minus 500. There are no weak two bids in will never get a compliment on a well- a weak minor? Dlr: South ´ 4 fourth seat. played hand. Nor will you be harangued. Is this hand good enough to open a Partnership agreements are very im- Vul: None ♥K Q J 8 3 They arrive plenty early to go over their weak two? If you open and partner asks, portant regarding first and second seat © 6 5 4 partnership agreements. Patrick likes a 5 would the ©Q be a feature? openings — when partner is not a ®K 8 7 6 to 11 HCP weak two not vulnerable and 8 ´ © ® passed hand. If partner is a passed K 7 5 4 2 ♥ J Q 10 6 9 8 5 ´ A J 10 8 5 ´ 3 to 11 vulnerable. He says that his rules are hand, anything goes if you are not vul- Patrick says that he has no problems if 10 A 6 5 2 for first and second ♥ ♥ nerable. it is third seat and he never tells me a fea- © A K Q 7 3 © J 9 2 seat. I must never If you are not playing RONF, that is ture with a minimum weak two. ® J 5 ®Q 10 4 3 2 make a weak bid in an alert. RONF is standard. How about this hand? ´ fourth seat. And in K Q 9 7 6 2 Wise Owl told us a story about the ´ © ® third seat he will trust Q 9 ♥A J 10 6 4 3 10 2 J 9 7 ♥9 7 4 partner holding A K J 10 of his part- © my judgment because Patrick was vulnerable and first seat, he 10 8 ner’s opening weak two suit, and 27 he has already passed. ® ®A 9 passed and Sherry opened 1 , third seat, HCP. Their partnership agreement was He prefers that my West doubled, and Patrick had the perfect Although Sherry’s hand is a classic text- two of the top five cards. Wise Owl suit be leadable and bid, 2♥. He made two with a spade lead book weak two by most people’s stan- said, partner lied. likes two of the top and was a happy camper. Here’s the deal. Are you and your partner playing dards, it didn’t meet her agreement with Margi Redden four honors. He says RONF? Dlr: North ´ Q 9 Patrick because she had three cards in D20 I/N Coordinator that just because you the other major. How many honors are promised in do not open that par- Vul: Both ♥A J 10 6 4 3 Unfortunately, there was one more egre- first and second seat? ticular weak two does- © 10 2 gious error that Sherry made. Patrick If you follow your partnership rules, n’t mean that you never get to bid, just ® J 9 7 passed and 3® was opened to her right. your partner may play with you again. that you know more about where the ´ K 8 7 ´ J 10 4 2 She held: Think about your opponents’ bid- points are. And is it not more fun to play a ♥7 5 ♥2 ding and maybe think about what it © © ´A J 9 6 3 6 5 ©K 6 4 3 ®9 6 hand when you know where the points A Q 9 7 J 8 6 5 4 ♥ means. ® ® are? He really hates having three cards or A K Q 6 10 5 2 Sherry passed and heard 3♥ on her left, If they pass a forcing bid, it is likely ´ more in a major. He likes his 5–3 major A 6 5 3 pass, pass back to her. What should she that you should not help them and fits. And if the opponents get to bidding, ♥K Q 9 8 do? And why? give them a chance to fix it. you may lose your 5–3 major fit. © K 3 She did not ask are you playing RONF He likes to play RONF – raise only non- ®8 4 3 and there was no alert. The partner who forcing – to game. He says that it is not passed had a void in hearts and Patrick ® Sherry fell from grace when she opened 5 , scored minus 620. And she could popular, but so many of his partners have was salivating, but passed in tempo. She 2´ on this hand in the next round. have passed 3♥, a forcing bid! passed him below game with a fit, so I will thought Patrick might have spades, forgot ´ © ® try it. He says that if you play a new suit is K Q 9 7 6 2 ♥9 7 4 10 8 A 9 he was a passed hand, and she bid 3´. D20 I/N Coordinator Margi Redden can non-forcing that you need to alert it. Everyone was not vulnerable and she The next bid she heard on her left was be reached at [email protected].

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 541-292-3474 Player Fee: $8 per session ggggwwaalklkkkeer@gmail@g ill..com $12 fofor non- or laappsed members of ACBL.Te Temmporary Sanction No. 1911103 membershps avavailaabble aatt venue. Sanction #: 1911056 Page 8 The District 20 Trumpet Fall 2019 Las Vegas Summer NABC Flight B team reaches GNT semifinal By Kevin Marnell For The Trumpet Sleep. Sleep well. Our team of Ben Bomber, Justin Beck, Bruce Peterson, and I, won second place Perhaps endure in D20’s Flight B this year, and thanks to a new ACBL rule, we qualified to repre- sent the district in the GNT in Las Vegas. By Bruce Peterson We added Amy Casanova, bringing our For The Trumpet team to five, and we all headed to the The most important thing I learned NABC. from my Las Vegas experience was to get On the first day we played against 41 enough sleep! teams in a Swiss to seed a bracket of 16 Kevin and I left after work Tuesday and in the knockouts. Because of our team of arrived in LV late that evening. Our five, we each had two partners we could Airbnb host was from Brazil and had play with. This added an interesting dy- written his ad in Portuguese, so instead namic as Amy and I would play a strong of booking what I thought was a three- club with Bruce, and play 2/1 with Ben room apartment was a single-room king. and Justin. Our team finished 11th for the We’re young, so no worries. That evening day, and we ended up as the ninth seed. he taught us a Brazilian card game On our first day of head-to-head Justin Beck, Kevin Marnell, Bruce Peterson, Amy Casanova and Ben Bomber called Truco. matches we played a tight game against That night was a different experience. the eighth seed from the Bay Area. We cluded a few members of last year’s win- team from Southern California. It was a The mattress was so firm I had were down by 30 going into the second ning team. They were a six-person team swingy match. We finished the first quarter trouble getting to sleep. I woke at dawn, half before we turned it around, pulling and every pair played a strong club sys- up 3, the second quarter down 21. way too early, and Kevin sternly said to ahead by 4 in the third quarter and ex- tem. We kept losing a little in each quar- In the third quarter, we had a phenome- lie back down. I pretended to snooze but tending our lead to 19 by the end. ter, until we were down by 27 going into nal round, scoring 47 to 0. We had a bad I was excited about the bridge. On this hand, Bruce and I bid to 6 at the fourth quarter. fourth quarter to lose by 14. I was disap- ♥ Wednesday was the qualifying Swiss. favorable vulnerability after a strong club In the final quarter both our pairs felt pointed to come so close to the finals and The level of play was reminiscent of auction. At the other table, Ben and Amy like they had a good round, and when we not make it, but I was also glad we made words from one of my professors: “You recognized that the opponents likely had went to compare the atmosphere was ex- it as far as we did. I had a lot of fun with were all near the top of your class in high a slam in hearts, and preemptively bid 4´ citing. We had a lot of good scores, and everyone. school, but this is college.” red against white. They were doubled, but Amy and Ben quickly added up the IMPs. Justin Beck noted, “The last time I As the day progressed, we had one in- minus 500 was still a good score when We found we had beaten the top seed by played in the GNT B was in 2014 when our teresting set against the eventual win- Bruce and I brought back +980. 8 IMPs! There was a lot of hugging, high- team finished second. The Texas team ners. All eight boards had exactly the fiving, and jumping up and down, and af- that won this year also won in 2014. The Dlr: East ´ Q 6 5 same score at both tables for a push. terwards, Ben and I gathered ourselves to biggest differences in five years that I no- Vul: E/W K J 6 3 2 I was scheduled to sit the last 16 ♥ confirm the score with our opponents. ticed were a lot more Precision partner- © A 9 boards, and that was a good thing. I lost The mood at their table was somber, but ships and a generally stronger field.” ®Q 10 6 my adrenaline on my last board of play they congratulated us and wished us good “I am thrilled we did so well and made ´ J 10 9 3 2 ´ A K 7 4 and went into autopilot. Luckily, it was luck on the next day. it to the semis,” said Amy. “My only regret — 10 9 5 4 an easy defense for a push, but I vowed ♥ ♥ Here is a board that went our way, as is perhaps not benching myself after the © Q 7 6 © 10 8 2 to get more sleep that night. Bruce and I best remember it. Bruce 47–0 comeback. I played the last quarter ®9 7 5 3 2 ® J 4 Back at the rental, we flipped the bed opened 1NT, and I bid 2´ (not a transfer) conservatively and missed a cold game ´ 8 and discovered that 1) we’d slept on the to sign off. Our notrump range was 12–15, that might have helped us play another A Q 8 7 board side of the mattress sans padding ♥ so Bruce decided to show a maximum by day. It’s interesting to note the difference © K J 5 4 3 and 2) the pillow top had become folded, raising to 3´, and I went to four. The between playing behind and having a lead. ®A K 8 leaving the mattress very lumpy. We other table opened a weak notrump as Maybe there shouldn’t be a difference. elected for lumpy but padded. I was able At Ben and Amy’s table, South opened well, but they did not make a super-ac- Maybe I should have looked at my strong to go back to sleep after waking at dawn. a strong club, Ben passed and North bid cept, and instead played in 2´. We both hand and thought, the other guy isn’t I’m usually an early riser, and a night owl, 1´, showing either both red suits or a bal- made four for a vulnerable game swing passing, and kept bidding. but too many early mornings and late anced hand with 12+ HCP. Amy risked a our way. “In the epic third quarter, Ben and I had evenings result in losing bridge. Kevin lead-directing double and almost had a a great auction to reach a grand slam that ´ © ® and I checked out that morning and heart attack when it went pass, 4´ by W: A x x ♥A x x x K 10 9 x A x I was pretty sure would be bid at the other found a motel just off the strip. Good Ben, red against white. ´ © ® table but was not. It was a great experi- E: Q J 10 x x x ♥K x x Q x J x sleep really makes a difference. The next day we played behind screens, ence. I encourage players at all levels to this time against the first seed, which in- In the semifinals, we played against a participate in these events,” she said. Flight C team repeats as GNT semifinalists By Roger Thomas For The Trumpet My bridge partner, Jon Gassaway, and I, along with teammates Bruce Backup, Dan Edelstein, Mike Goffe and Janet Landes- berg (sitting in for Andrew Nuxoll, who was unable to attend), had the honor of representing District 20 in this year’s Flight C Grand National Teams held in Las Vegas. For some of the team, it was the first opportunity to represent the dis- trict in such a prestigious national event as well as to experience the strong cama- raderie that can develop under these cir- Roger Thomas, Bruce Backup, Mike Goffe, Jon Gassaway, Dan Edelstein and Janet Landesberg. Thomas, Gassaway and Edelstein played on last year’s team. cumstances. Since many of each year’s Flight C play- out of the 16 who made the cut. districts to send two teams each in courage Flight C eligible players to give ers from around the nation participate in But, it is Las Vegas and as the saying Flights B and C if the district fielded at strong consideration to participating in their first national championship, with a goes, “all you need is a chip and chair,” least eight teams in the flight’s district fi- the 2020 GNT qualifying process (top fin- six-person team and a considerable and that certainly was to hold true for our nals. Unfortunately, only six teams partici- ishers earn gold and red points) and to amount of experience, we headed to Las team as we proceeded to win our day two pated in the Flight C District 20 finals. take advantage of all of the team opportu- Vegas with the tools necessary to make a and day three knockout matches, placing Flight B had enough participation to send nities that are available at sectionals and deep run into the national finals. us into the semifinals against a strong a second team and that team also made it regionals. You can learn more about the We started slowly in the day one Swiss team of globally accomplished 20-some- to the national semifinals. Interestingly, fine points of team competition through event used to determine the 16 teams that thing youths. While our run ended there, this year’s Flight C national finals pitted conversations with friends, club directors, would begin knockout elimination play on we left Las Vegas proud of our accom- District 21’s two teams against each other. owners, national events coordinator Hal day two. We were able to work our way up plishment and looking forward to what We were the only non-California team that Montgomery, or those who have repre- to fourth in the qualifying round, but then 2020 might have in store for us. made it to the semifinals. sented D20 before. Let’s send two Flight C we started fading, ultimately finishing 15th This was the first year ACBL permitted My teammates and I would like to en- teams to Montreal in 2020. Fall 2019 The District 20 Trumpet Page 9 The Orregon Coast Reegional sside SCHEDULE atat Sea 012364 88857)*7+,7-8./ "#$%5364 88881&*',7-8.8(&'* 7 ! 4
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Small clubs: Managers at the district’s smallest clubs focus on keeping the lights on and the games going Continued from Page 1 most noteworthy being their STaC games and The Longest Day fundraiser. do participate in The Longest Day, hosting “We encourage attending out-of-town a special event each year for Alzheimer’s unit games and sectionals and regionals,” research. “We order a meal to be delivered Claassen says. “We also encourage after- to the club for game socializing at different members’ lunch, paid for homes with libations and food.” by the club,” Claassen’s reward is seeing the players Cotter says. become a community. “I love to see mem- “And we have a bers socialize outside of bridge and really jar for dona- watch out for one another,” he says. But his tions, which very favorite part of running the club is goes to “seeing the positive impact of our games on Alzheimer’s our members’ lives.” research.”

When asked about his fa- vorite part of running the Gary Cotter club, Cotter The Dalles Bridge Club says, “I enjoy all of it.” But he’s quick to note that he has help in ensuring The Dalles Bridge Club At The Dalles Bridge Club, players hope to maintain their current size – four to seven tables twice a week – without any active recruitment. runs smoothly. “We have a great di- rector and someone on the computer for scor- ing,” Cotter explains. Yreka players also support the Mount Shasta Club. “So, I just keep every- thing clean, organized and ready to play.” Yreka Bridge Club Cotter’s main hope is & Mount Shasta Bridge Club that they can maintain The Yreka Bridge Club, which tallied 208 their current size. At tables last year, and the Mount Shasta the end of the day, Cot- The Dalles Bridge Club Bridge Club, which clocked in 143, are ter is there to enjoy the meets at St. Peter’s managed by Ted Marconi people who come in to Landmark Church. “We are located in one of the largest and play. “I just enjoy the most sparsely populated counties in Califor- fellowship of the players.” nia, and most of our members have to drive 10 to 20 miles, if not more, to get to a game,” Marconi says. Nevada County Bridge Club Marconi boils his biggest challenge down The Nevada County Bridge Club is in At Tillamook Bridge Club, an email goes out every week to see if enough players will come to hold a game. Teri Bruneau to one word: membership. Grass Valley, Calif., and welcomed 319 ta- Tillamook Bridge Club “Both of our clubs bles last year. Marge Roe has run the club cludes ensuring there will be an even num- are dwindling and the the last 10 years. Like many small-town ber of players for each game, which makes Mount Shasta Club clubs, it is nonprofit. any last-minute changes another frustration. could be on the verge “We have a council made up of members The club runs a unit game every Tuesday of folding” Marconi to take care of all items related to running evening, but no special events. Several travel says. “When I started a bridge club,” Roe says. “The manager is far to play at the Tillamook Bridge Club. playing in Mount not part of the council.” “We have four players who drive an hour to Shasta’s sister club Her job, as a volunteer, is to make sure play on Tuesday,” says Bruneau. “Most of 30 some years ago, I there is a direc- the members find out about the club in the was the youngest tor, a scorer, local paper or on the ACBL website.” member. Today I am Ted Marconi still the youngest and that sup- Another tricky aspect for Bruneau is run- Yreka Bridge Club, plies are in member of the Mount ning a club of mostly seniors, some of Mount Shasta Bridge Club good order. whom are on a limited income. Because of Shasta Club, al- Her biggest this, Bruneau obtained an exemption from though I’m now well over 70.” challenge is holding tournaments. “For several years, we Marconi credits the club’s attrition to the decreasing worked with Pacific City to have a sectional, mortality, relocations, and lack of active re- number of but that ended when we found we were los- cruitment. players, which ing money for the club.” “We lost five members in just the last 18 she attributes months,” Marconi says. “Without the support There’s plenty of room to be found at Nevada County Bridge Club, which averages six tables per week. While the job can be challenging, to attrition. Bruneau still loves coming to the club, of members from the Yreka Club, we could “Younger which is why she teaches lessons, in addi- no longer hold a game. And many times we people don’t Marge Roe tion to managing. have to hold a two-table individual game.” seem to have Nevada County Bridge Club Marconi wishes he could convince the desire younger people to try the game and experi- to be- Bandon Bridge Club ence the joys of playing bridge. “Mount come du- The Bandon Bridge Club hosted 265 ta- Shasta has maintained one of the rare plicate bles last year. Mike Claassen has been evening games in the hopes of providing a players,” managing the club for about six years. venue for those still working,” he said. But Roe says. He takes the job seriously, noting the that may have been a fatal mistake, as that She re- challenge is “keeping the club an impor- cost us some older people who are reluc- gards the tant part of members’ lives.” tant to drive at night.” nonprofit Nevada County Bridge Club games are When it comes to promoting and retain- The Mount Shasta Club is testing ways to status as held at the Golden Empire Grange. ing members, Claassen has made it his retain and attract members. “Thanks to the a benefit. mission is to show appreciation for every gracious efforts of a remarkable lady, Rose- “As a nonprofit, we are able to play the player. He also helps marie Bemis, who is willing to drive over 50 first Monday of the month for half price, members find part- miles to provide lessons, Mount Shasta is which we advertise,” she explains. ners, and recently attempting to remain viable,” he says. Other efforts to draw in new members in- started lessons for These lessons offer the potential of five new members, but Marconi says it would clude leveraging the unit’s monthly newslet- The Bandon Bridge Club hosts an average of five tables a week at The Barn/Bandon Senior Center. new players. “We’ll ter to help players find partners. The unit follow up with the only replace those the club has recently lost. has put information in the local paper and our attendance in the winter pretty sparse,” next level of lessons “I think we have belatedly come to realize classes have been made available to poten- Tillamook Bridge Club she says. and encourage be- that recruitment needs to be an active and tial duplicate players, Roe says. The Tillamook Bridge Club had 298.5 ta- Another challenge is having to cancel a ginners to continue ongoing process for clubs to continually off- Roe said her favorite part of running a bles in 2018. Teri Bruneau started playing at game at the last minute due to lack of at- toward higher levels.” set the attrition associated with our core demographic,” says Marconi. He believes club is collaborating with her member the club back in 2004, but took over as the tendance. “We have a member who sends The biggest frus- Mike Claassen council. word of mouth is one of the best forms of manager/director in January 2017. She at- an email out to see how many players we tration for Claassen Bandon Bridge Club “We all work together. The joy is the tributes the club’s smaller size to relocation will have,” Bruneau says. “If not enough is the ACBL software, recruitment, but even that is becoming many volunteers who are so willing to help issues and the fact that many people aren’t plan to come, players are notified that the making changes and corrections. more difficult as the membership dwindles. in any way to keep us going. And, of course, around during the winter months. game has been canceled. This is frustrating.” The Bandon Bridge Club hosts a few “My favorite thing is seeing people enjoy playing bridge.” “We have several snowbirds, which makes One of Bruneau’s duties as manager in- special events throughout the year, the this fascinating game,” he says. l 2019 The District 20 Trumpet Page 11 n and the games going The Longest Day Las Vegas

most noteworthy being their STaC games District 20 raises $25,000 Continued from Page 1 and The Longest Day fundraiser. District 20 clubs and units raised about In the 10K Pairs, Arun “We encourage attending out-of-town $25,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association in Top 10 fundraisers in D20 Savara – Jean Choi and John unit games and sectionals and regionals,” their events for The Longest Day in June. Boise Unit 394 $7550 Ashton – Dennis Metcalf also Claassen says. “We also encourage after- Sixteen clubs and units participated, help- Unit 461 Grass Valley CA $3555 made overalls. Ray Robert – game socializing at different members’ ing the ACBL raise more than $1.2 million. Longview (WA) Bridge Club $3117 Rick Prouser and Lynda Hirst homes with libations and food.” Contributions in District 20 and ACBL- Vancouver (WA) Bridge Club $2835 – Margi Redden made overalls Claassen’s reward is seeing the players wide were about the same as last year. Ace of Clubs, Lake Oswego OR $2726 in the Young 0–2500 Pairs, and become a community. “I love to see mem- Boise Unit 394 again led the district, in- Cascade DBC, Bend OR $2620 Laurie Carr placed in the Bean bers socialize outside of bridge and really creasing 30% to $7550. The club served Portland Bridge Club $1994 Red Ribbon Pairs. Albany/Corvallis $1539 watch out for one another,” he says. But his breakfast, lunch and dinner in between Regional event winners very favorite part of running the club is Unit 492, The Dalles OR $704 three bridge games, bridge bingo, deuce ball, Ace of Hearts, Bend OR $577 include Rich Carle, Merlin “seeing the positive impact of our games on a silent auction and a raffle (see story, page Vilhauer, Doug Jansen, Joe our members’ lives.” 14). Unit 461 in Grass Valley CA placed sec- The largest increase was by Cascade DBC Habeich, Justin Beck, Sheri ond again with $3555. in Bend, which almost quadrupled to $2620. Jerand, Clyde Coon and Brian The Longview (WA) Bridge Club more King. On the day of the GNT than tripled its contribution to $3117 by finals, two-thirds of the C team teaming with the Kelso Senior Center for a won the Gold Rush Swiss day of events that included line dancing, a Teams. Kay Alspaugh and trivia contest and karaoke, with testimonials Lindy Hamilton won the Mon- to caregivers offered in between. day afternoon 299er Pairs. In the Portland area, the three major clubs took advantage of the option to hold San Francisco games on the day of their choice the week The Fall NABC will also be of June 16–23, each holding its events on close by for District different days, allowing players to attend all 20 when it comes three. Collectively they raised slightly more to San Francisco than Boise, led by $2835 from Vancouver Chuck Burns and Janie Pearcy peruse the silent Nov. 28–Dec. 8. See Bridge Club. auction table at the Vancouver Bridge Club. nabc.acbl.org for information. Yreka players also support the Mount Shasta Club. Yreka Bridge Club & Mount Shasta Bridge Club The Yreka Bridge Club, which tallied 208 King Louis: Portland teen wins bridge scholarship tables last year, and the Mount Shasta Continued from Page 1 game at The Ace of Clubs and boosted Bridge Club, which clocked in 143, are attendance. He sometimes makes crepes A year later in San Diego, he placed managed by Ted Marconi for his players and is also the club’s web- 20th in the Blue Ribbon Pairs playing “We are located in one of the largest and master. Recently he started mentoring with Portland expert Jon Bartlett after most sparsely populated counties in Cali- and playing with students. fornia, and most of our members have to starting the third day in second place. Beauchet also lists among his accom- Beauchet hasn’t noticed much of a dif- drive 10 to 20 miles, if not more, to get to a ference between American and French game,” Marconi says. plishments having never gotten angry with a partner. bridge players after playing about the Marconi boils his biggest challenge down same amount of time in each country. He One thing not on his resume: any in- to one word: membership. says bridge players are nice, smart and volvement with the junior program. “Both of our clubs interesting everywhere. “This is why I love “I’ve never enjoyed being with people - are dwindling and the bridge,” Beauchet says. “You get to meet my age,” Beauchet says. “Young people Mount Shasta Club some of the smartest people ever.” could be on the verge who play bridge have something in com- n. Among his favorite experiences was of folding” Marconi mon with me,” but not enough for his ay playing with Bartlett in the Blue Ribbon says. “When I started tastes. “I’ve been asked to join junior vel Pairs. “We had never played together be- playing in Mount teams and programs. I always say I’m not fore. We didn’t have a single bidding mis- Shasta’s sister club interested.” to understanding the whole event.” 30 some years ago, I Instead Beauchet has formed many friendships with people three or four times Beauchet said it was a great surprise he was the youngest Louis Beauchet plays bridge professionally. member. Today I am his age through bridge. He feels more and a huge honor to be chosen for the Ted Marconi comfortable in their company. “I’ve always early a year ago and took a gap year. He’s award by the ACBL Educational Founda- n- still the youngest member of the Mount Yreka Bridge Club, been very shy,” he says. “Older people are thinking about starting college this year, tion. The last King of Bridge from Dis- Mount Shasta Bridge Club more open-minded about shy people.” probably online – the King of Bridge trict 20 was Nick Flores in 2009. of Shasta Club, al- He also sees advantages to having award is a scholarship – but doesn’t have It may seem ironic that someone who m though I’m now well over 70.” them as bridge partners. “I think older any specific plans. He’s interested in eco- doesn’t like to play with his fellow young we Marconi credits the club’s attrition to people are a lot more steady, calmer, nomics, sociology and philosophy. He’s people has been selected as the face of al, mortality, relocations, and lack of active re- cruitment. smarter, have more experience,” he says. already playing bridge professionally and youth bridge. But the job of King of “We lost five members in just the last 18 “I feel like I’m like them.” plans to continue that. Someday he’d like Bridge is to promote the game, and months,” Marconi says. “Without the support One of the players Beauchet admires to start a business, but he doesn’t have Beauchet does that. Bridge is his passion. of members from the Yreka Club, we could most for exemplifying those qualities is anything particular in mind. He also golfs And the social aspect of bridge is helping no longer hold a game. And many times we Bill Hardy of Beaverton. “He knows at least once a week. him overcome his shyness, he says. have to hold a two-table individual game.” everything about the game,” Beauchet For two years Beauchet wrote a quar- “It’s always been my destiny,” Beauchet Marconi wishes he could convince says. “I’ve never seen him get mad at any- terly column on bridge strategy for The said of bridge. “Right now I don’t have younger people to try the game and experi- body at a bridge table.” Trumpet (it ended last issue). Late last much else in my life. Bridge gives me ence the joys of playing bridge. “Mount Beauchet graduated from high school year, he took over directing the Saturday everything I need to be happy.” a- Shasta has maintained one of the rare evening games in the hopes of providing a venue for those still working,” he said. But that may have been a fatal mistake, as that cost us some older people who are reluc- Vilhauer: Governance plan comes closer to approval tant to drive at night.” Continued from Page 1 districts. The first vote on this needed a district, the district president shall be the n- The Mount Shasta Club is testing ways to two-thirds majority and failed by one vote. charging party unless otherwise specified The Governance Committee has has retain and attract members. “Thanks to the I think most of the board members voting in the district’s bylaws. District recorders held many meetings via conference calls. gracious efforts of a remarkable lady, Rose- against this did not feel it was well planned will appoint assistant recorders. If a unit We thought we had a plan that would ap- marie Bemis, who is willing to drive over 50 and needed to be better thought out. requests that one of its members be an miles to provide lessons, Mount Shasta is peal to most of the board but we need to This is a very difficult task and the gover- assistant recorder, such a request shall attempting to remain viable,” he says. do some more tweaking. I think we are nance committee is still working on it. not be unreasonably denied. very close to coming up with a solution These lessons offer the potential of five ACBL President Russ Jones is coming to downsizing the board. Here is a rough Age changes new members, but Marconi says it would to Seaside for four days. Russ will be only replace those the club has recently lost. outline of the motion: The age for seniors has been changed from 60 to 65. Those players who have playing in the pair games and also will “I think we have belatedly come to realize A motion was proposed to form a new give a talk one evening before the ses- that recruitment needs to be an active and executive committee made up of nine just turned 60 will be eligible to continue to play. Super Seniors age will be raised sion. Check the Daily Bulletin in Seaside ongoing process for clubs to continually off- members. Members would be voted on by for further information. set the attrition associated with our core the board divided into three geographic from 70 to 75 staring in 2020. If I can answer any questions or you demographic,” says Marconi. He believes areas — West, Midwest and East. Three Unit recorders, disciplinary chairs abolished just want to pass along any news or sug- word of mouth is one of the best forms of members from each area would be se- The positions of unit recorder and unit gestions you can contact me at dis- recruitment, but even that is becoming lected. This committee would meet more disciplinary chair have been eliminated. [email protected]. more difficult as the membership dwindles. often and do the strategic planning and All disciplinary matters previously man- “My favorite thing is seeing people enjoy critical issues. Keeping the districts as they aged by units will be managed by dis- District director Merlin Vilhauer can be this fascinating game,” he says. are would give some representation by all tricts. For disciplinary matters in a reached at [email protected]. Page 12 The District 20 Trumpet Fall 2019

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Fall 2019 The District 20 Trumpet Page 13 Laws of the Game Psych bids: Love ’em or hate ’em, they’re here to stay!

It’a a rite of passage; you’ve persevered nor protected by concealed partnership call 1♥ with the following 7 HCP hand: Larry Cohen, on the other hand, is par- through the 99er game and the 299er understanding or experience).” (Law 73E) ´8 3 ♥J 10 9 8 7 ©A 5 4 2 ®Q 7 ticularly critical: game and are finally playing with the “Sometimes it works, sometimes it does- What’s a psych look like? You suspect that opponents may be cold sharks in the open game. You struggle for n’t. I don’t condone this type of action for Example 1: Misrepresenting your suit for 3NT, so you bid your plentiful but mis- six months or a year and are just getting several reasons: length: erable hearts to scare them off. You know, comfortable when wham! — someone in- 1. Your partner can never trust you. ´ © ® it works. You’re less than an ace short of a terferes with your road to a game contract 8 ♥7 6 5 J 10 9 2 Q 10 6 5 4 2. It makes it hard to bid constructively proper overcall, and you have five hearts, by bidding a three-card major or overcalls White against red, partner opens 2♥ when you haven’t shown your hand. so it’s not a psych. with 4 HCP and a suit headed by (weak) and RHO doubles. You 3. In my opinion, this shouldn’t be the the 10! What’s up with that?! have only 3 HCP and a singleton Ambiguous bids way bridge is played (not all will agree). Welcome to the bigs: Those spade, the suit where opponents As you might imagine, the line between 4. Even when it works (by confusing the were psych bids and were done likely have a game. To prevent psychs and tactical bids is not always opposition), they will be annoyed — and deliberately to keep you from them from finding their game, clear. Consider example 1 above, but after this creates ill-will and awkward situations.” finding your game or slam. You’re however, you smoothly bid 2´, partner opens 2♥ (weak), RHO now passes Psych bids also aren’t good for the field not happy, are you? But it might grossly misrepresenting your instead of doubling, and you now bid 2NT, as they spread random results around. just be a compliment (no need to length in spades. Whether forcing with the same lousy 3 HCP and three little And while they are fun for the psycher, do that if you aren’t going to find or not, it may well do the trick. hearts. Your motive: You sense that your they aren’t fun for the victim(s). Bridge is that slam anyway), and like it or Dennis Kendig Even doubled and down 3, it’s LHO has a monster and you want to mis- supposed to be fun for everybody, includ- not, it’s often perfectly legal and Trumpet Contributor better than having opponents ring lead them into passing. You plan to retreat ing your opponents. part of the game. Here’s what you the bell for 620. to 3♥ regardless of what partner answers. Club level options need to know. Misrepresenting your strength: Is this a psych? Opponents say, of course, Example 2: Some clubs have thought of banning you’re grossly misstating the strength of What’s a psych bid? ´6 ♥5 3 ©A 8 5 4 3 2 ®Q 10 6 5 psych bids altogether, but found that their your hand. Not at all, say defenders. You’re The ACBL defines it as follows: “A call Equal vulnerability, Partner passes and sanction agreement with the ACBL com- merely asking for more information about that intentionally and grossly misstates the RHO bids 1´. With only 6 HCP, you mits them to following the Laws of Dupli- partner’s hand. What do you think? strength and/or suit length of one’s hand.” nonetheless bid 1NT (15–18 HCP, bal- cate Bridge as promulgated by the ACBL, As an example, the new Convention anced, with a spade stopper) to keep them True psych bids can be corrosive which expressly authorizes them. Chart document further states: out of their sure game in spades. True psych bids that grossly misstate the Although the ACBL allows psych bids at “Psych: Generally, two cards fewer or an Tactical bids strength and/or suit length of one’s hand, all levels, club owners may choose to adopt ace weaker than the minimum expected have long been part of the game of bridge. policies that will penalize them when they Some bids that may appear at first to be for a bid would meet the definition of a Although seen most often in higher level are excessive, frivolous or unsportsmanlike. psych bids, might more accurately be de- psych, as would an ace stronger than the competitive play, they are in fact allowed I recommend that clubs adopt – and post scribed as tactical bids. Such bids, though maximum expected.” in even the most basic of the ACBL’s four on their or the Unit’s website – a statement aggressive, have a basis in truth and are convention charts. For every enthusiast of of policy re psych bidding which will: Legality intended to make it difficult for the oppo- the bids, however, there are probably mul- © Define psych bids. “A player may deviate from his side’s an- nents to find their best fit. tiple detractors, who consider them inimi- © Distinguish them from tactical bids. nounced understandings, provided that Example 3: Continuing the preempt. cal to the spirit of bridge. © Distinguish them from authorized his partner has no more reason than the Partner deals and opens 2´ (weak). RHO Pro player Gavin Wolpert sees a place opening bids. opponents to be aware of the deviation.” doubles, and with 0 HCP but three spades, for them: © Encourage players to report psyching. (Law 40C1) you bid 3´. (This comes from Larry “I think psyching when you are down in © Describe the penalties for violating “A player may appropriately attempt to Cohen, who has no use at all for pure a match is akin to pulling your goalie for the policy. deceive an opponent through a call or psych bids; see infra.) an extra attacker in hockey. Very high risk, An example of a formal club policy can play (so long as the deception is not em- Example 4: Overcalling weak. After part- but worthwhile when you need a goal near be found at bridgewebs.com/letsplay/Pol- phasized by unwonted haste or hesitancy, ner passes and RHO opens 1©, you over- the end of the game.” icy%20on%20Psychs.pdf. To rescue or not? or that the penalty is worth more than the the bidding by inserting an unusual A matter of trust, tempered with analysis gain, even if you could make your own notrump bid, showing the minors. Yes, it higher-level contract. was risky, considering the vulnerability. By Jim Flint contract in diamonds be the best contract? If you have misled your partner during The suits were worse than cheesy and the the bidding about your trick taking 6–4 distribution was less than ideal. But The Trumpet He is highly unlikely to bid spades. The answers to those questions will strength, it might warrant bidding over his in a team game, players tend to make sure It comes up now and then. Partner’s bid prompt you to do the right thing: bid 2´ double. Or if you have a void in the oppo- they bid their vulnerable games, so North gets doubled for penalty and you wonder and hope for the best, knowing that it nents’ suit and a singleton in an unbid was hoping the interference would make if you should rescue or not. surely will be better than letting your part- suit, you might overrule partner and bid communication difficult for East/West and The mantra most often heard is don’t ner play in hearts. on, even to slam. But if your hand con- maybe hinder their finding the right con- tains no information not already known to tract, or a slam if there is one. rescue your partner, even if you think he is Let’s look at another hand. You hold: on thin ice. It usually results in a disaster. partner, it’s generally wiser to leave the Well, when South doubled the 4♥ con- ´K 8 4 2 ♥— ©10 9 7 ®K 10 8 7 5 4 double in. However, there are occasions when it tract, sure of at least three heart tricks, Now let’s talk about the rare occasion ® makes sense to rescue. You want to pre- The bidding has progressed and when maybe four, and probably the A, North when partner’s double is redoubled. Your serve your partner’s confidence, but it’s your partner bids 3♥ he gets doubled for mustered a pass, nervously. When East re- decision of what to do is fraught with risk. also important to temper the decision penalty by the opponents. You suspect doubled, North panicked, thinking that Trust partner’s double? Or run? with sound analysis. Review the bidding. hearts are badly split, you have few points, South might be counting on more tricks and your hand is not likely to be a source Consider this deal: from North, and bid 5©, doubled, down Ask yourself questions, such as: Could six, for minus 1700. partner have a trump stack? Are your of tricks in hearts. With a void in hearts, Dlr: West ´ A 6 5 maybe a little voice whispers in your ear East confessed later that he noticed hands best suited for defense or offense? Vul: Both ♥— We’ll take a look at examples of both that partner may have some clubs and Lead: ´7 © 10 9 8 6 5 4 North’s hesitancy before passing South’s situations. that would be a better place to play. Do ®10 9 8 3 double. So, believing he had stepped into you bid 4® to rescue partner? a bad situation, he redoubled, hoping to You hold the following hand: ´ K Q 10 9 8 ´ 7 The answer seems clear in this case as 8 7 5 2 K J 6 4 3 scare North into bailing. ´Q J 10 9 8 6 5 ♥— ©9 5 3 ®Q J 10 ♥ ♥ well. Your clubs aren’t solid in any respect. © — © A K Q J 3 North should realize that South isn’t ® LHO opens 1 , partner bids a preemp- Your partner may be void in clubs, holding ®K Q J 2 ®6 5 doubling on tricks from a partner who tive 2♥, it’s passed around to the opener so many hearts. The opponents may dou- ´ J 4 3 2 made what is essentially a weak bid. who balances with a double which RHO ble again, and now you’re a level higher. A North’s void in hearts also should be a ♥A Q 10 9 passes, converting it to a penalty double. save might work out better, but it is just as © 7 2 clue as to the soundness of South’s dou- ´ Do you pass and say, “I trust you, part- likely to be a worse place to play, if not ®A 7 4 ble, and the fact that North has the A is ner,” laying down a dummy with a void in more. a bonus. Leave the redouble in and chalk your partner’s hearts? You do if you don’t Odds are that it pays not to rescue part- West North East South up a nice plus. respect partner, or you can’t think clearly, ner the higher you are in the bidding. Old 1´ 2NT (1) 3® (2) 4® Again, it’s worth repeating: it’s rarely or you want to be able to blame partner sayings about frying pans and fires should 4♥ Pass Pass Dbl wise to rescue partner from his action at a for any bad result. come to mind. If you do try to save part- Pass Pass Rdbl Pass high level. And if you enter the bidding An honest, clear-minded partner will ask ner, it should be with a suit that is sub- Pass 5© Dbl All Pass with a crap hand, be prepared to bite your himself these questions: Does partner have stantial. 1. Minors. tongue and grin and bear it. (Can you do 2. A good hand with hearts. a solid seven-card suit like my spades? If I Generally speaking, when partner has both of those things at once?) redouble, will partner take it as support doubled a higher-level contract, it is usu- This hand was played in a knockout Sometimes a rescue is not a lifesaver. (“We can make it, partner”) or as a rescue ally based on a calculation that competing team match. Sometimes it’s like throwing your partner plea? If he takes it as a rescue plea, will a will take you to a contract you can’t make At this table, North decided to obstruct an anvil. Page 14 The District 20 Trumpet Fall 2019 AROUND THE UNITS New volunteer revives growth Sequoia Bridge Club in Eureka is a small club which rests on the efforts of a few peo- Eureka ple to keep it going. Many of the players are ♣♦♥♠ quite expert, but it has been hard to recruit new players to replace attrition. By Frederica Aalto Five or six tables are about all that we www.acbdld20.org/unit458 can muster, and during holiday times or if there is a popular tournament within driv- She compiled a list of over 100 bridge play- ing distance, it is ers in our area and soon had five or six ta- not unusual to bles meeting at our club for a novice game have games can- on the first Wednesday of the month. Most celed due to lack of these players had never played in a of players. sanctioned game, and now they began to That was before win some points in their section. Aleen Arbaugh They also receive a follow-up newsletter joined the club. with results, encouraging them to come Boise players celebrate their unit’s fundraising success for The Longest Day. Aleen learned to again. Before the game, there is an op- play bridge only tional lesson. For the time being, this new- two and a half comer game is completely separate from Boise raises $7550 for Longest Day years ago at a Aleen Arbaugh the regular game, but they are having fun, local education for so perhaps they will eventually graduate Queen, moderated the game. seniors institution (OLLI), and it was old- into our regular game. We are bribing Boise After the morning game we served lunch fashioned rubber bridge at that. Wanting them with excellent refreshments. for $5, raising additional money. Sated We old-timers had run out of ideas on ♣♦♥♠ to play more, Aleen explored playing du- and ready to go, we filled 14 tables again plicate at our club: an ambitious step up. how to attract new players to our club. It By Nancy Feldman for the afternoon game. While people She took lessons from our director and took someone new, with a bubbly person- boisebridge.club milled around the silent auction table, waded right in. When she found out how ality and a can-do attitude, to show us the hors d’oeuvres were passed while Craig much fun it was, she took it upon herself way. Aleen says that she likes bridge “even On July 7, Boise Unit 394 presented to Jones gave a short lesson on when to to introduce other rubber and party bridge if I’m not very good, because it takes my the Alzheimer’s Association a check for open notrump with a five-card major and players to duplicate. She contacted the mind off of everything else.” So, our hats $7550, the total raised on The Longest when to use new minor forcing. Dinner of senior center, fellow OLLI graduates and are off to Aleen Arbaugh, the Queen of Day promotion this year. Once again, this pizza and salad was offered for $5. outlying bridge clubs. She distributed fly- the Novices! She certainly is very good — bridge unit raised the greatest amount of The final evening game filled eight ta- ers, posted a poster, wheedled and cajoled. for our club! money in Idaho for Alzheimer’s. Held on bles and included the game Deuce Ball. June 22 at the Bridge Cooperative of Any time someone took a trick with a 2, Boise, the day was full of bridge games they were to shout “deuce ball” and a and laughter, all for a good cause. stuffed ogre was tossed to him or her. The Team Sunshine, the organizers for the last person holding the ogre won a Naked Longtime players leave bridge Longest Day, began planning in March. As Sunbather Nut Brown Ale produced by a in previous years, we had a silent auction, local brewery. Along with the many other recent sold raffle tickets for free plays at the club, This year’s effort brings Boise’s Longest changes in our unit (the closing of the Chico Yuba/Sutter club, the cancellation of their and had a donation jar. Our day started at Day five-year total to $20,550. The saying ♣♦♥♠ 8:30 a.m. with a complimentary breakfast “never underestimate what a small group sectional, etc.), we also had our Trumpet by baker and bridge player Janet Evans. of people can accomplish” holds true. The reporter, Rick Shipley, retire. Thanks to By Mark Bloom Players from the Ontario, Ore., bridge club dedication of Team Sunshine to make Rick for his reporting. His articles were al- were the first to show up for the event. sure this event is a success is amazing. ways written in a colorful style. I’ll take During our morning game we added Every aspect came off without a hitch. back the reins and see if I can remember Easybridge class/game for years, and di- Bridge Bingo to the play. Each player at Time and money were donated to make how to do this. rected and managed the Women’s Club the 14 tables was given four bingo cards sure expenses were kept to zero. It was a End of an era game for a decade. Mel had health issues in her last few years in Chico, but kept with different bids on the cards. As play- team effort. Longtime Chico bridge icon Carol Myers playing in almost every game at the club ers made a bid noted on their cards, they Thanks to Nancy Feldman who chaired has played her last club game. A club and and running her Thursday WC game for could mark it off their side’s cards. And if the event, Kay Alspaugh, Linda Anderson, tournament fixture for over 50 years (she the ladies. It’s not the same at the club declarer was set, the opponents could Karen Boss, Maryon Evans, Gene Gerard, played her first duplicate without her sitting at table 1 in the games. mark off the contract from their cards! It Kathy Luft (who asked for donations to game in 1959), Carol was wasn’t long before “Bingo!” was shouted the Alzheimer’s Association from family a force in the bridge New blood! across room. Winners could choose from and friends for a milestone birthday), world, winning everything On a brighter note, the Chico club is the prize basket full of cookies, lotion, Cheryl Maderazo, Ian Martindale, Janet there was to win, usually happy to welcome two new A players who bomber beers and more. Jill Wood, Bingo Matthews, Judy Staufer and Jill Wood. many times over. She was have moved here from South Carolina, a fearless player, known Ann Rickard and Michael Oechsler. It’s especially for her jumps great to have new blood, especially experi- to game or slam. As she’d Carol Myers enced players who can compete with the say afterward, “I had a best in the area. It doesn’t hurt that they’re Four new players in Ontario feeling!” And her feeling was usually right. also nice people! Welcome to Chico! Carol’s game remained strong up to the end Summer Bash Our club membership is enjoying the a month ago. She is missed at the club. beautiful summer weather; however, it has Ontario The annual Mohamed Shagrun Summer not caused a lack of enthusiasm for playing. End of an era, part 2 Bash at the country club was well-attended. ♣♦♥♠ Several of our members traveled to Director, teacher and After an enjoyable lunch some cutthroat Boise to participate in its annual Longest By Billie Willis player Mel Marble has bridge was played, with Steve Kaessner Day Alzheimer’s charity game. been moved to an as- and Chuck Hodel coming from behind to Four new players have joined our club sisted living facility in win. See additional results below. and we are very happy to welcome them to future. We continue to offer twice monthly Murphys, in Amador Results the club. They are Bob and Barbara Bar- classes for our newer players. County, after suffering a ber, Mark Counidos and Dorothy Luck. In your travels this summer, we would stroke a couple of months Summer Bash — 1A: Steve Kaessner – Chuck Hodel, 2A: ago. Mel was a solid B Carol Huston – Mark Bloom, 3A: Garth Gregory – July Ratley, The board is working on a new member welcome you if you want to stop in for a 1B: Alan Ludwig – Sherri Faroky, 2B: Gloria Shagrun – Jo class for absolute novices and hopes to game on Monday afternoon or Wednesday player in the club game, Anne Murdock, 1C: Doug Jones – Gale Alvistur, 2C: Aggie have it up and running in the very near evening. ran the Friday morning Mel Marble O’Neill – Sher Emre.

Paul Penland, Eagle ID GOLD LIFE MASTER Joan Shafer, Pahoa HI Diane Schaub, Portland OR Milestones David Smith, Corvallis OR Mid-Columbia: New LMs, new VP SAPPHIRE LIFE MASTER Unit 492 welcomes Carolyn Choate Continued from Page 6 SILVER LIFE MASTERS Wallace Young, Honolulu HI Continued from Page 16 Peggy Lou Faylor, Nampa ID to the club. BRONZE LIFE MASTERS Ann Grill, Vancouver WA DIAMOND LIFE MASTER More news The Longest Day fundraiser con- Deanna Birch, Portland OR Carol Holmes, Meridian ID Richard Soohoo, Vancouver WA Reported by Jim Heitkemper tributed $704 for the Alzheimer’s Asso- Joe Rottmann, Vancouver WA Susan Brown, Ocean View HI The Mid-Columbia Unit was well repre- ciation. Heather Dolan, Beaverton OR PLATINUM sented at the Portland sectional in June. Anne Bialous, longtime member and Don Gile, Boise ID RUBY LIFE MASTERS LIFE MASTER unit vice president, has moved north- Charles Hulse, Vancouver WA Bud Hamilton, Redding CA Iku Donnelly, Congratulations to Norma Clark and Donna Jackson, Bend OR Kenneth Murray, Redding CA Honolulu HI Janet Meader who both earned enough east of Seattle. We will miss her. Our Toni McLeod, Longview WA silver points to achieve Life Master. new vice president is Darlene Kemper. Fall 2019 The District 20 Trumpet Page 15 AROUND THE UNITS

Klamath Sectional soon; website offers score analysis Falls There’s bridge for every level at the opening leader and as defender. For in- ♣♦♥♠ Southern Oregon Fall Sectional Sept. 13– Jackson stance, it might show you were 57% as de- By Bobby Thompson 15 at the Phoenix Bridge Center. County clarer, 62% as dummy, 65% on lead, and www.unit482.com Open games are scheduled all three ♣♦♥♠ 71% as defender. days, with two sessions of stratified pairs By Jim Flint The software also shows the current on Friday and Saturday and Swiss teams www.unit484.org leaders for all games played to date (both on Sunday, stratified by average master- individuals and pairs), separated into two Resisting doom points. Valley Road, and turn right at S. Pacific groups, Life Masters and NLMs. In addition, there are 299er games on Highway. It’s the first building on the right. For the period from Jan. 1 to July 1, lead- Friday and Saturday and a special 99ers Locals shine in D20 races ers among the NLM players were Bill Ligon, in shrinking club session Saturday morning. Many Unit 484 members find them- 57.8%; Janet Ligon, 57.4%; Sandy Davie, It was a back-to-back run of NABC Game times are 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. selves in the top 25 of the D20 Mini- 56.6%; and Hedy Schoonover, 55.5%. tournaments for D20, beginning with the On Sunday, to speed things up, lunch will McKenney races at mid-year. As of July 6, Christine Vitalis and Kathleen Moore led Summer NABC in Las Vegas and hitting be available on-site. the following players were among the the NLM pairs with an average of 60.2%. the finish line with the Fall NABC in San Unit 484 pulls out all the stops when it leaders in their masterpoint groups: From May 3 to July 5, leading the ad- Francisco. When was the last time you comes to hospitality. Members bring a big Mini-McKenney — (5-20) Cheryl Cullen, 11.35; vanced players were Becca Ostrom, 55.4%; saw that in the western USA? spread of snacks, both savory and sweet. (20-50) Sandy Davie, 31.78; (50-100) Ken Korth, Kemble Yates, 57.2%; David McKee, 56.3%; Sandwiched between those two North The unit also purchases food for the 30.18; (100-200) Kay Bain, 35.62; (200-300) and Bill Reeves, 56.0%. The pair leaders in American biggies were a pair of District snack table and provides the coffee. Leah Lawrence Diamant, 39.61; (500-1000) Dennis this group were David McKee and Jim Flint, Kendig, 69.01; (1500-2500) Jim Flint, 118.60; 20 regionals and 15 sectionals (not and Mark McKechnie, who operate the 60.1%; Bob Scott and Bill Reeves, 60.1%; counting Hawaii). In December you can Voorhies Bridge Center, invite players to (2500-3500) Gee Gee Walker, 122.18; (3500-5000) Molly Tinsley, 127.86. Gee Gee Walker and Bob Scott, 58.5%; Jim rest up, devote all your time to your fami- join them for refreshments after Friday’s In the Ace of Clubs competition for points Flint and Becca Ostrom, 58.4%; and John lies and get ready for Christmas as there second session. won at the club level, Unit 484 leaders Cowles and Becca Ostrom, 58.3%. are zero D20 tournaments. With the earlier playing times, many among the NLM players were Sandy Davie, While on the subject of the NABC, a big players may wish to attend a play at the Everybody welcome to December party 24.63; Lawrence Diamant, 18.10; Kay Bain, shout out to Oregon native McKenzie Oregon Shakespeare Festival in nearby Bridge players from neighboring units 17.91; Marsha Larson, 16.83; and Jody Lar- Myers who served as the director in Ashland. Eleven plays will be running in are welcome to attend Unit 484’s annual son, 15.41. Among the advanced players, charge of the Las Vegas NABC tournament. three theaters. Go to osfashland.org for holiday party and unit game Saturday, leaders at mid-year were Bob Scott, 50.11; Locally the second quarter point pa- information and tickets. Dec. 7. Jim Flint, 44.16; David McKee, 36.33; Gee rade leaders were: Bobby Thompson, Tourney officials are Steve Kaessner, di- A complimentary lunch will be served Gee Walker, 32.43; and John Cowles, 29.28. Laila Griffith and Doug Higgs while the rector in charge; , chair; at 11:30, followed by a brief unit business Joanne Flammang NLM trio of men included Dale Taylor, Unit top game competitions meeting at which new board members will and Gee Gee Walker, partnerships. You Reid Sherwin and Jim Myers. Unfortu- be elected. The stratified unit game will can reach her at 541-292-3474 or at An interesting feature of the unit’s new nately for us, Myers in moving to Rose- begin at about noon. [email protected] for last minute part- website keeps track of players’ percentage burg to be near family and he will be ners or team members. performances. Come enjoy good food, a friendly crowd, missed at our games. Good travels, James. The center is located just south of Med- Players can see their own averages for and earn extra points. There is usually an Carol McClure and Griffith fired a ford. Take exit 24 off I–5, go west on Fern each game — as declarer, as dummy, as extra large turnout for this event. 72.9% game while Ed McClure and Thompson recorded a 70.8% effort. It was sad to read about the club clo- sure of Yuba City/Marysville in the sum- Redding mer issue of The Trumpet. Our K.F. Cascade Club celebrates 50th group is closing in on everything that was ♣♦♥♠ mentioned in that article. Our numbers By Joan Sullens Here in Unit 476 we have an occasion to celebrate. This year marks the 50th an- Bend/ are dwindling. We have only 23 players www.bridgescore.com/redding niversary of the Cascade Duplicate Bridge Redmond out of 34 ACBL members who play, and of those four or five head to warmer cli- Club. Duplicate bridge started in Bend in ♣♦♥♠ 1950, and in 1967 a local dentist bought By Susan Hoffinger mate for the winter. The handwriting is on the wall. The the club. When he moved to Salem two www.bendbridge.org Club celebrates years question is how much longer do we have later, he Candy is going to host a sanctioned be- before we close the shop. The Rogue Val- gave the ginners’ game as a combined duplicate ley is 70 miles each way and on occasion, player’s 100th club to event. And did I mention she is also a wife a car load goes over the hill to play. the and mother of two teenage boys (who are It has been 26 years ago that North Redding in the summer finds more of Carolina State basketball coach Jim Val- us flocking to the bridge tables. Dupli- mem- also learning bridge)? Candy, you are an bers and inspiration. vano passed away from cancer. His fa- cate bridge is a very good way to take mous words, “Don’t give up, don’t ever our minds off the outdoor heat. the Cas- Mentoring was another suggestion that cade Du- generated a lot of interest. Dee Cockfield is give up,” still ring true, and in the Kla- As you read this, we math basin, we won’t give up! are all wishing a very plicate in charge and posted a signup list for those happy birthday to Bridge Aloha Kendall and Chip Cleveland willing to participate. What a great way for Results Club was the experienced players to give back. Jeanne Carpenter who are original members of the club. Club Championship, April 23 — 1/2A: Jo Ann Koenig – turns 100 mid-Septem- formed. Judy Rosen set up the Summer School Linda Lilly; 1/2A: Jim Myers – Bud Wakefield; 3A: Reid ber. This lady continues We still of Bridge. This program is free to all Sherwin – Doug Higgs. to be in the win column have two of the original members still ACBL members. We offered sessions of in- Unit Game, May 12 — 1A: Dale Taylor – Keith Thorp; 2A: Rosella Wilde – Reid Sherwin. game after game! Con- playing. Chip Cleveland and Aloha struction June 11 through Aug. 27. The Unit Game, June 9 — 1A: Laila Griffith – Carol McClure; 2A: gratulations! Kendall play regularly, and Chip also di- first class had 42 attendees! After a re- Jeanne Carpenter rects our games. view, a winter class may be offered. Harvey Bush – Ed McClure; 3A: Randell Paul – Doug Higgs. The Longest Day 1B: Jo Ann Koenig – Duane Weiss. On a sad note, director Pat Douglas an- On May 19, Unit 476 had its annual Alzheimer’s charity game was celebrated Open Pairs Championship, June 23 – 1A/C: Patti Collom – by the Redding Club and Bridge Werks. nounced that the Redmond game on meeting at Bend Golf & Country Club. Jo Ann Siebecke; 2A: Bobby Thompson – Doug Higgs; 3A/2B: Many thanks for the generous donations. Thursdays will not be held after October. The unit hosts a free prime rib dinner for Gordon & Cathy Graves; 3B: Dale Taylor – Keith Thorp. One of our longtime players passed Thank you, Pat, for all you have con- all members. Thanks to Chip and Berta away this quarter. Therese Johnsen was a tributed to Unit 476. Cleveland for again handling all the joy to be around and a good bridge player. As mentioned in last month’s article, arrangements. The 2019 unit picnic will Big games: This quarter we had several Cascade Bridge Club has formed an ad be held Sept. 9. Brookings Initially the Bend area was in the Eu- partnerships meet the challenge of 70% hoc committee to look at different ways to Tri-City Bridge Club plus games: and promote interest in bridge in Bend. One gene Unit 479, but that was too far to Marlene Lamoreaux ♣♦♥♠ Jerry Clark chalked up 76%, Bud Hamil- suggestion that is already in place is an travel for meetings, etc. After petitioning ton and P.J. Gans 71%, Michael Hollins introduction to bridge for students. the ACBL, a new unit was established in By Debbie Grasham and Susan Haas 71%, Bruce Dwiggins Candy Baunsgard, our newest director, Bend. We are now one of the largest units and Doug Jacobs 72%, and Carolyn has been holding classes in her home for by geographical area in the ACBL. It in- Chandler and Sharon Dent 72%. students 11 to 13 years of age. All the kids cludes all of Deschutes, Crook and are planning to be back next school year Wheeler counties. Our first sectional was Seaside/ with friends! held in 1969. Astoria/Ilwaco Candy was also approached by the Big game: We have another spectacular ♣♦♥♠ Nampa/ Newcomers Club of Bend to teach a class game to report. On May 13 in Redmond, By David Wigutoff to new players in the area, which she un- Patty Massler and Roger Nootenbaum bridgewebs.com/seasideunit491 Caldwell dertook. And at the end of the summer, scored 71.1%. ♣♦♥♠ The Brookings, Nampa/Caldwell and By Marilyn Tripple Seaside reports will return in the winter. Page 16 The District 20 Trumpet Fall 2019 AROUND THE UNITS

Vancouver/ Twins help each other reach LM Longview Unit recognizes Alan Johnson By Janet Landesberg ♣♦♥♠ The Unit 487 Board recently chose to For the Trumpet By Ginny Griffiths recognize Alan Johnson at the June Sec- Portland www.acbld20.org/vbc tional with a restaurant gift certificate and I grew up in a bridge-playing family. My ♣♦♥♠ an enormous thank you for his continued parents taught the three oldest children to play volunteer efforts as tournament chair. By Kristin Steinmetz Goren-style bridge to pass the time while we Alan joined the unit board and served drove the I-95 corridor from Philadelphia to Unit spotlight: www.acbld20.org/unit487 Miami Beach. two three-year terms, In the age of bench seating and no seat belts, starting in the mid- He started playing bridge in approxi- one parent drove while the other played bridge Rich Carle 1980s. During his mately 1973 when he attended noon with the three of us. Two players sat in the front board service, Alan games and was convinced to try duplicate. seat, two in the back seat and we used a piece Rich Carle and his wife Sue live in began assisting the We all know where that led. He even met of lumber with rubber bands to hold the cards. Over the years, I played occasional Goren-style Longview, Wash., where they have been then-tournament chair his wife, Diane, at the bridge table as she bridge at family for almost 40 years. They have two sons and was smitten. He was his favorite partner. Alan is an avid Blazers fan, going to all gatherings and with and two daughters with four grandchil- found his calling. a college friend. I dren, all living close by. We’re not telling When his board serv- of the games and keeping up on everything was too intimidated Rich’s age but you can guess knowing ice was up, Alan con- Blazers. He even sports the colors on game to play duplicate that the youngest daughter just turned tinued in an adjunct Alan Johnson days so he can head to the stadium after bridge until 2010 47 and that three of the grandchildren volunteer role as tour- he has fulfilled his bridge passion. He also when I took a series are high school graduates! nament chair and is now in his 27th year. enjoys theater, particularly Portland Cen- of duplicate bridge Alan loves bridge. No one doubts that. ter Stage and the Artist Repertory. lessons. My Rich was born in Provo, Utah, but brothers took a However, he finds that by being tourna- Paul Rubin and moved around frequently due to his fa- Ace of Clubs different path Janet Landesberg ther’s employment demands. His brother ment chair, he always has his hands in The Ace of Clubs hosted two important towards duplicate and sister were and is involved in the game in a way be- events this summer. The first was its 42nd bridge, which started in college. several years yond just showing up and playing. He says anniversary party held in June. In 2015 my twin brother and I were both older so they did- it is a way to continue to stay involved and There were two sections, with 24 pairs chasing gold points to reach Life Master status. Paul was in the 300-point group while I needed n’t move with the give back and “doesn’t take up too much in the open game and 14 pairs in the lim- time.” Except when our lease is getting ter- 500 points. We played in the NABC tournament family when it ited game. Rick Prouser and Ray Robert in Atlanta in 2017 and then again in Memphis in moved to Tacoma, minated and we must research and nego- won. See more results below. 2018. In Memphis we placed third overall in a Wash., in 1957. tiate with new venues. Except when he Club owner Staci Christian thanked the gold rush event to claim our final 8 gold points. Rich graduated has to personally haul all the tables out of staff of directors and teachers who help to We were so excited. from Mark Morris his garage to the venue and set them all make the Ace a successful bridge club. At the time Paul still needed silver points so high school in up the day before the tournament starts. In August we celebrated the life of Bar- he traveled west to play in the Vancouver spring Longview in 1962. Plus, all of the board meetings he attends. sectional in April. Our Swiss team took first ney Gorter with a memorial game. Several place, which completed Paul’s quest for his Life He had no idea Rich Carle In his role, Alan regularly applies for all people spoke about his friendship, his Master. While I had tried to gain Life Master what he wanted to of the sanctions needed to put on the bridge prowess, his dedication to helping status at the same time, it took me another do after graduation except furthering his games, recommends the events we will others, and his unstoppable cheerfulness. month to earn the remaining few points. education. He started out in a liberal arts play at each sectional, prepares all of the Gorter, who had mus- Twins helping each other achieve Life Master college, then transferred to and gradu- flyers, helps set up and break down the cular dystrophy, was an within a month of each other was pretty special. ated from the University of Washington venues, among many other things. inspiration to many. In in 1966 with a degree in electrical engi- Alan moved to Portland in 1968 after February, he and long- neering. graduating from Washington State with a time partner Ray Robert He went to work immediately at Weyer- degree in mechanical engineering. He won a two-session re- Results haeuser’s facility in Longview, then the worked with various companies in a range gional open pairs event. Ace of Clubs Anniversary (open) — 1A: Rick Prouser – Ray largest forest products operation in the of industries, from making heavy mining Despite his disability, he Robert, 2A: Staci Christian – Greg Fowler. (limited) 1B: world. His first job was in the pulp mill equipment to industrial cleaning equip- George & Nancy Crawford, 2B: Margi Redden – Virginia Sin- was optimistic and deter- Barney Gorter plant engineering department, where he ment to manufacturing tiny parts. mined. He will be missed. clair-Brooks. practiced his craft and learned to man- age small projects. After a few years of experience, Rich took and passed the test to become a professional engineer. Later he worked on and managed bigger How war affected four players in The Dalles projects including several as part of the corporate engineering staff. When you sit down to play a session of enced bridge players we all wish to emu- Rich retired on the last day of 1999. He duplicate bridge, how much do you actu- Mid- late. He is missed. then worked on-and-off in consulting ally know about the lives of those you are Columbia Gary Cotter’s adventuresome exploits in roles until 2010 when he finally stopped playing against? ♣♦♥♠ the Maritime Service are the stuff of nov- active employment (except for bridge di- Bridge is the central event; however, it els. He joined on July 4, 1944, two weeks recting). His plan for retirement was to has been my pleasure to learn something By Marilyn Urness before his 17th birthday. Some of those read extensively, play lots of golf and to about four members of our organization, volunteers were boys as play bridge. Only the last of these has members who are a part of the greatest took Ann and raised her. When she was young as 12. His training come to fruition. He developed a passion and silent generations: Ray Sjoblom, Ann 10, the family moved to California. While was on Catalina Island off for die-cast cars, of which he now has a Dollarhide, Dick Miller and Gary Cotter. in high school, she took a summer job as the California coast. That massive collection. He used to attend the Ray Sjoblom presents a modest, unas- a shipyard welder. The shipyard was in training consisted of how annual Hot Wheels conventions, the “na- suming demeanor, but that is on the façade. Oakland, and Ann remembers the good to row a lifeboat and how tionals” of die-cast car collecting. He is a fierce competitor with card smarts pay. When asked about the red bandana to abandon ship in oil- Although he played party bridge with and a razor-sharp intellect. Born Dec. 9, worn by Rosie the Riveter in the famous burning waters. He sailed his mother’s group to fill-in for an absent 1923, in Monroe, Wash., World War II poster, Ann said, “Oh, yes, I out of San Francisco on a Gary Cotter person, he didn’t really get serious until Ray enlisted in the Navy in covered my hair with a red bandana.” She freighter as an oiler. The his senior year in college where he dis- November 1942. He served is one of the many women who worked to ship was a Liberty class vessel, loaded covered duplicate. He joined the ACBL in in California, Texas and help produce the much-needed military with 9,000 tons of ammunition. the mid-1960s. His love for the game has Florida. As a Navy pilot, he supplies. She married at 17 and had four They were 10 days out when a Japanese not waned, and he is now an Emerald flew PMBs (he referred to sons. Her husband worked for the Army sub surfaced. The engine room gave all the Life Master. them as “flying boats”) on Corps of Engineers. speed the ship could make in order to out- Rich and Sue like to travel and much anti-sub patrol in the At- Dick Miller was born in Delta, Colo., May run the sub. The sub chased them and of their journeys have been with bridge lantic and the Caribbean. Ray Sjoblom 29, 1930, at home with a midwife attend- could just keep up. They had to tie down in mind, including bridge play/directing Honorably discharged in ing. It is with heartfelt sorrow to write that the safety valves on the boilers to gain extra on cruise ships and at tournaments. Rich 1946, Ray was awarded the Victory Medal Dick died June 14, 2019. Dick joined the speed. The ship sailed into the first port of has been an integral part of the and the American Theater Medal. Navy as the lowest rank call, Oro Bay, New Guinea, and then joined Longview Bridge Club since 1967 except Ann Dollarhide is our Rosie the Riveter. seaman and served in in the invasion at Leyte in the Philippines. for a few years when he was working else- She is another of our group with a ready French Morocco. He As the ship headed back to Leyte, they where. And he has been active in the smile and sharp card served in the Navy Air were attacked by two Japanese planes, Vancouver Bridge Club since 2004. He is sense. She finds pleasure Force as air transport sup- which were shot down by Navy and Mer- currently club manager for both organi- in using her mind to port. The Navy offered chantmen. The only reason Gary survived zations and has served on the Unit 452 make her contract and Dick an educational op- his ship being blown up was because the board of directors. He also serves on the one or two over! She was portunity if he would re- engineer had told him, “Kid, go on up to the District 20 board of directors as secre- born June 1, 1930, in El turn to the States and Dick Miller deck; if we get hit, you might have a tary/webmaster and was its president in Paso, Texas, in an unwed attend advance academic chance.” After several weeks he was released 2015–16. mother’s home. Her classes. He accepted the offer; however, a from the hospital and sent to the Admiralty mother nurtured her for Ann Dollarhide car accident altered his career plans. He Islands, where he joined another ship. two years, and then was spent a year and a half on the East Coast unable to continue. A friend of her mother recovering. Dick was one of those experi- Continued on Page 14 Fall 2019 The District 20 Trumpet Page 17 AROUND THE UNITS

Eugene/ Scientist, author gain recognition in Corvallis Springfield It is exciting to learn that Heart of the head to the local tavern after class, play ♣♦♥♠ Valley Bridge Club now has two promi- Albany/ bridge and pretty soon there was a By Don Marsh nent academics in its midst! Oregon State Corvallis schooner of beer in front of me.” www.emeraldbridgeclub.org professor Virginia Weis and budding au- ♣♦♥♠ In 2015, the sandwich board in front of thor Rich Turnbull have both accom- By Kathi Downing the HoV Bridge Center drew him in and plished great things this year and we are www.acbridge.org he was snared by director Jan Boger to happy to recognize their individual join the novice bridge class. With work, night achievements. nal he kept while watching his wife, Linda, Coincidentally, Virginia had been taking Virginia has succumb to the ravages of Alzheimer’s. bridge lessons there herself for several been named dis- “During my wife’s illness, I kept a log in years after she was widowed and her chil- game persists tinguished pro- order to provide information to Linda’s dren had “fledged.” fessor at Oregon doctors about the progression of the dis- They met over the bridge table. And The Eugene Sectional, held the first State University ease and to provide an outlet for my own then, as Virginia recalls, “I screwed up the weekend in June, was another resounding for her work on emotional response.” nerve to ask Rich to drive up to the Van- success. Lots of folks helped. Denise Cox corals. This is a His hope is that this book may provide couver tournament and play with me in did an outstanding job coordinating the high honor, given Rich Turnbull and Virginia Weis caregivers with insight into the familial early 2017.” food and Sharron Lyons did more than to only two or challenges presented by Alzheimer’s and While Virgina continues working at OSU her share in that area. Of course, Judy three professors every year. Virginia has possibly inform their work. (and playing bridge), Rich has become Nevell is the one who made it all hap- spent the past 35 years, 23 of them at OSU, Rich retired from OSU six years ago to more involved with the bridge club where pen. She had an able assist or two from studying the devastating effects of climate take care of Linda. When he could no they met. He was asked to chair the 299er numerous folks, not the least of which change on coral reefs. She has gained in- longer provide the 24-hour care she needed, tournament for Unit 477 and subsequently was Dr. Ellen McCumsey. ternational renown for her studies and lec- Linda moved to a memory facility and was elected to the unit board. Next year Speaking of Dr. McCumsey, she is tures on the decline of these important sea Rich turned to bridge to occupy his mind. he will be serving as president. doing her best to keep the Wednesday creatures and has made great strides in He hadn’t played bridge since college, The HoV Bridge Club is lucky to have night game afloat and is bringing awareness to this issue. when he had been attracted by the mental two such members who have made – and doing quite a remarkable At the same time, Rich had been endur- challenge and the location of the games. continue to make – a difference. Congrat- job. Ellen has poked and ing a different kind of decline. This year According to Rich, “Since the seniors were ulations to both Virginia and Rich for pushed and prodded and he authored a book, “Fade to Black: An of drinking age, it was my ticket into bars their accomplishments, and for finding sometimes pummeled Alzheimer’s Love Story,” based on a jour- as an underaged sophomore. We would each other. folks into attending and five plus tables are now the expectation. The first Wednesday of each Ellen McCumsey month features a dinner Club manager departs area; player hits streak at 6. Thanks, Ellen, for all the time and energy you have put into keeping this Bridge rule #1 for me is very simple: ments this past quarter. game going. We know once we lose the “Bridge is a game. We play it to have fun.” Salem The unit did have one outstanding per- night game that we will not get it back. The bridge table is a great place to come formance to note at the Rogue Valley Re- We are most happy to welcome the ♣♦♥♠ to escape from the outside world for a gional. Jerry Gordon of Salem, playing with newlyweds Mac and Caitlin back from time, interact with people who have the By Kevin Kacmarynski partner Alan Bostrom from San Francisco, their honeymoon in Japan and Thailand. same hobby, and lose yourself in the play- www.salembridgeclub.org had a three-game streak across four days Speaking of Mac being back. We never ing of the cards. of play. Gordon and Bostrom placed 1B in tire of singing the praises of local boy What does not belong at the bridge has taken over as club manager for Salem the Tuesday Open Pairs, 1C in the Wednes- makes good. The latest addition to the table is drama. Drama belongs at the the- Bridge Club. day Open Pairs, and won bracket 2 of the growing lore that is McKenzie Myers is ater and not at our clubs. Let’s do what Other transfers to locales near and far Thursday-Friday KO. This was our best in- that Mac was the DIC for the Summer we can to keep our bridge clubs drama- include Dorothy and Mark Bechel (Denver) dividual performance at the regional. NABC in Las Vegas and will repeat next free and simply share in the love of our and Lisa Holloway (Bend). Best wishes! A little closer to home, Salem hosted its summer in Montreal. common pastime. It is with sadness that we also note the annual sectional tournament during the There have been some schedule Comings and goings deaths of two of our more experienced last weekend of June. In a change from changes at the Emerald Bridge Club. The players, Jim Gross and Glenn Hossner. previous years, the unit provided lunch Friday game is no more and the Wednes- The unit lost several players during the Jim, a Sapphire Life Master, passed away between sessions on each day of the tour- day morning 299er game has been middle part of the year who will be in early May and Glenn, with over 1400 nament, leading to several positive com- moved to Monday morning. EBC is very missed. One of those was Jean McKinney masterpoints, died in early June. ments. Thanks to all involved in with the committed to making sure that we keep who has moved to the Spokane area. Jean In happier news, Unit 490 welcomes hospitality and snacks for making sure all the 299er game available. served as a board member for Salem new ACBL member Ray Teng of Salem. of the players were well-fed. We are all looking forward to another Bridge Club before leaving that post to as- Kevin Kacmarynski’s annual reception fun time at Mary Eggers’ place for the sume the vacant club manager position. In Tournament tales for NLMs between sessions on Saturday annual picnic. Thanks, Mary, for hosting that role, Jean worked to improve the Recent tournament wins for unit mem- was also well attended, with many hands this event. The setting you provide makes quality of bridge in Salem, including the bers include Bill and JoAnne Georgi (Sea- discussed and much ice cream eaten. this very special indeed. Thanks also to organization of training for our new batch side Gold Rush Pairs), Jerry Gordon Congratulations to Jeff Taylor of Eu- Terry Nagel for coordinating this lovely of game directors as well as the adoption (Rogue Valley Regional KO2), Ross and gene who collected 27.89 masterpoints to affair. of a new web structure for the posting of Jeanne Hibler (Eugene Sectional 199er), top the event. Mike Levy was Unit 490’s game results. Jean worked to connect with Karen Crooch and Doug Reed (Salem Sec- highest finisher with 26.92 points. club membership, listening to their con- tional 299er), and Mike Levy (Salem Sec- cerns, and trying to make improvements tional Open Pairs and A/X Swiss Teams). Promotions where possible. Thanks for all of your ef- We also had numerous strat wins at the Congratulations to Bill and JoAnne Central Oregon Coast forts, Jean. You will be missed. Joyce Judy district’s sectional and regional tourna- Georgi, Unit 490’s newest Life Masters! ♣♦♥♠ The Georgis picked up the last of their www.unit572.org needed gold points at the Seaside NLM Vancouver Bridge Club Regional in April. The Central Oregon Coast unit still has Other rank changes include: Junior Mas- not fallen into the ocean, as far as we Unit 452 ters: Anita Caviglia, Sandra Emmons, know. Confirmation of this oft-reported Non-Life Master Sectional Floyd Howsden, Susan Howsden; Club fact can be obtained at the unit’s sec- Masters: Allison Drew, Carolyn Orr; Sec- tional Oct. 24–27 at the Shilo Inn in 

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Blue Heron Mon-Tues Knockout Monday, Aug. 5 Wednesday Morning Side Pairs ...... (17 pairs) Thursday Open Pairs ...... (14 pairs) 1A/C Barbara Nelson – Michael Fagan, McMinnville OR 1A Mark Lair, Canyon TX; Nancy Abrams, Louisville KY Monday Eve Charity Pairs ...... (28 pairs) 2A/B Nancy Wetherson – Jack Wetherson, Keizer OR 2A Judy Slemmons – George Slemmons, Bellevue WA 1A Alan Johnson, Happy Valley OR; Lynne Schaeffer, 3A/B Barbara Simon – Wayne Kaneko, Petaluma CA 3A Eileen Boal, Albany OR; Richard Garvin, Corvallis OR Portland OR 2C Susie Leo, Eugene OR; Ed Mout, Springfield OR 1B/C Phillip Frankel – Alden Sprowles, McKinleyville CA 2A Ian Kirk – Margi Redden, Portland OR 3C Phillip Frankel – Alden Sprowles, McKinleyville CA 2B Marcia Daneman, Eugene OR; Mary Egger, Springfield OR 3A Kevin Bolan, Snohomish WA; Laurie Rowe, Eugene OR 3B/2C John Dove Sr. – Elizabeth Fullerton, Vancouver WA Bracket 1 1B Will Matthews, Junction City OR; Sharron Lyons, Wednesday Afternoon Side Pairs ...... (14 pairs) Springfield OR Thursday Morning Side Pairs ...... (21 pairs) 2B Jim Windus, Vancouver WA; Brian Thomas, Portland OR 1A/B Barbara Simon – Wayne Kaneko, Petaluma CA 1A Steve Gross, Agoura Hills CA; Robert Bass, Woodland Hills CA 3-4B/1-2C Frank Nemeth, Portland OR; Martha Maroney, Lake 2-3A/B Joan Stark – Edward Stark, Happy Valley OR Sally Lair, Mark Lair, Nancy Abrams, Hal Montgomery, Marc Zwerling Oswego OR 2-3A/B Susan Nurock – Robert Alfandary, Lafayette CA 2A Bruce Ferguson, Palm Springs CA; Carole Liss, San Rafael CA 3-4B/1-2C Betty Metzner, Washougal WA; Carol Goodrich, 1C Benjamin Levy – Beverly Walker, Vancouver WA 3A/1B David Partridge – John Wolf, Eugene OR Vancouver WA 2C Michael Claassen – Lorna Logan, Bandon OR 2B Don Hale, Eugene OR; Brenda Olsen, Creswell OR

3C Vern Katz – Deb Dotters, Eugene OR 3B/1C Benjamin Levy – Beverly Walker, Vancouver WA Wednesday Afternoon 299er Pairs ...... (16 pairs) 2C Phillip Frankel – Alden Sprowles, McKinleyville CA 1D/E Karen Crooch – Hayward Reed, Salem OR 3C Janice Flowers-Sonne, Eugene OR; Kathleen Quinn, Tuesday, Aug. 6 2D/E Sharron Cosby – Susan Smith, Eugene OR Sunnyvale CA

Bracket 2 Blue Heron Monday-Tuesday KO Bkt 1 . . . . . (7 teams) 3D Roy Lisi – Kay Mattison, Eugene OR 3E/1F Sandra Emmons – Anita Caviglia, Newberg OR Thursday Afternoon Side Pairs ...... (18 pairs) 1 Mark Lair, Canyon TX; Marc Zwerling – Dewitt (Hal) 1A Phyllis Rakevich, Tumwater WA; Ronald Woodard, Olympia WA Montgomery III, Portland OR; Nancy Abrams, Louisville KY 2F Susan Suz Copenhafer – Carol Schaafsma, Eugene OR 2A Jenni Carmichael, Marysville WA; McKenzie Myers, Eugene OR 2 Michael Levy, Keizer OR; Jeffrey Taylor, Eugene OR; Merlin Eileen Boal, Stan Blascow, Becky McKenzie, Sandy Syrett Vilhauer, Beaverton OR; John Ashton, Portland OR Wednesday Evening Side Pairs ...... (7 pairs) 3A Theresa Barthels – Peter Barthels, Cheney WA 3 Molly Harris, Port OR; Nancy Jonske – Edward Lee, Portland OR; 1A Barbara Nist, Seatac WA; Patti Hartley, Kenmore WA 1B/C John Lean, Eugene OR; James Fitzgibbons, Springfield OR Roger McNay, Beaverton OR; Jon Bartlett, Happy Valley OR 2A/1B Leighton Wells, Springfield OR; Margi Redden, Portland OR 2B Nancy Wetherson – Jack Wetherson, Keizer OR 3A Theresa Barthels – Peter Barthels, Cheney WA 3B Beth Aronoff, Corvallis OR; Roger Barker, Albany OR Blue Heron Monday-Tuesday KO Bkt 2 . . . . . (8 teams) 2-3B Gary Smith, Merced CA; Lorraine Bocks, Legrand CA 2C Benjamin Levy – Beverly Walker, Vancouver WA 1 Eileen Boal, Albany OR; Becky McKenzie – Sandy Syrett, 3C Janice Ward – Maurelle Foster, Eugene OR 2-3B Joan Stark – Edward Stark, Happy Valley OR Corvallis OR; Stan Blascow, Philomath OR

Bracket 3 2 Carla Wenzlaff – John Thomas – Terry Nagel – Harriett Wednesday Evening Swiss Teams ...... (9 teams) Thursday Afternoon 299er Pairs ...... (14 pairs) Kessinger, Eugene OR 1A/B Paul Harding – Dee Steil, New Westminster BC; Paul Gelb, Palm 1D Joan Young – Will Pearson, Redmond OR 3 Michael Green, Newberg OR; Randy Naef, McMinnville OR; David Springs CA; James Lindemann, Spokane WA 2D/1E/F David Johnson, Springfield OR; Ronald Cox, Tallahassee FL Partridge – John Wolf, Eugene OR 2A Lisa Fishman – Robert Johnson, Beaverton OR; Connie 3D Jean-Pierre Perchellet – Elisabeth Perchellet, Salem OR Jim Kassebaum, Giff Kassebaum, Phyllis Sutter, Joan Borberg Coquillette – Sherwin Moscow, Vancouver WA 2E Martin Nice – Ali Nice, Eugene OR Blue Heron Monday-Tuesday KO Bkt 3 . . . . . (6 teams) 3A Flo Savage, Portland OR; Tony Glynne, Gilroy CA; Sandra Scholes 2F Stephen Jackson – Susan Jackson, Salem OR McKenzie River Wed-Thurs Knockout 1 Joan Borberg – Phyllis Sutter, Portland OR; Giff Kassebaum – – Ken Scholes, Bellevue WA James Kassebaum, Sonoita AZ 2B/1C Lael Cooksley, Redmond OR; Nancy Serne, Bend OR; Pat Thursday Evening Side Pairs ...... (14 pairs) 2 Mary Alice Seville – Clifford Fairchild – Susan Fairchild, Corvallis Moore, Corvallis OR; Kathy Rooney, Gooding ID 1A Amy Casanova – Hal Montgomery, Portland OR OR; Glenda Fleming, Albany OR 3B/2C Susan Fairchild – Clifford Fairchild – Mary Alice Seville, Corvallis 2-3A/1B Martin Nice – Ali Nice, Eugene OR OR; Glenda Fleming, Albany OR 2-3A Barbara Gustafson – Jon Gustafson, Manzanita OR Tuesday Open Pairs ...... (32 pairs) 2B Dee Cockfield, Bend OR; Lorraine Rodich, Redmond OR 1A Dick Jones, Sacramento CA; Chris Compton, Dallas TX 3B Judy Shelton – Patricia Collom, Klamath Falls OR Bracket 1 2A Phyllis Rakevich, Tumwater WA; Ronald Woodard, Olympia WA Thursday, Aug. 8 3A Alan Johnson, Happy Valley OR; Lynne Schaeffer, Portland OR McKenzie River Wed.-Thurs. KO Bkt 1 ...... (9 teams) Friday, Aug. 9 1B Paul Gelb, Palm Springs CA; Chip Dombrowski, Southaven MS 1 Chris Compton, Dallas TX; Mark Itabashi, Murrieta CA; Veronica Mark Itabashi, Chris Compton, Ronnie McMurdie, Howard Parker, Dick Jones 2B/1C Cynthia Palman – Richard Silverstone, Eugene OR McMurdie – Dick Jones, Sacramento CA; Howard Parker III, Friday Open Pairs ...... (22 pairs) 3B/2C Eileen Milligan – Gayle Peterson, Corvallis OR Clements CA 1A Mark Lair, Canyon TX; Nancy Abrams, Louisville KY 3C Karen Jachetta, Trabuco Canyon CA; Brenda Biermann, Roseburg 2 Merlin Vilhauer, Beaverton OR; Richard Carle, Longview WA; 2A Alan Johnson, Happy Valley OR; Lynne Schaeffer, Portland OR OR David Brower, Portland OR; David Green, Sherwood OR 3A Jeff Roman, Bend OR; July Ratley, Redding CA 3-4 Carole Liss, San Rafael CA; Steve Gross, Agoura Hills CA; Robert 1B Leslie Kelinson, Portland OR; Gerard Hallee, Hillsboro OR Tuesday Gold Rush Pairs ...... (24 pairs) Bass, Woodland Hills CA; Bruce Ferguson, Palm Springs CA 2B/1C Louis Beauchet, Sherwood OR; Paula Nataf, Beverly Hills CA 1C Jeanne Schmidt – Connie Green, Eugene OR 3-4 Dewitt (Hal) Montgomery III – Amy Casanova, Portland OR; 3B Chip Dombrowski, Southaven MS; Paul Gelb, Palm Springs CA 2C/1D/E Martin Nice – Ali Nice, Eugene OR Michael Levy, Keizer OR; Jeffrey Taylor, Eugene OR 2C Leighton Wells, Springfield OR; Toni Brown, Eugene OR Bracket 3 3C/2D Ross Hibler –Jeanne Hibler, Salem OR 3D Karen Jean Boss – Jayne James, Boise ID McKenzie River Wed.-Thurs. KO Bkt 2 . . . . . (12 teams) Friday Gold Rush Pairs ...... (16 pairs) 2E Karen Crooch – Hayward Reed, Salem OR 1 Pete Grice, Boise ID; Richard Gettmann, Bend OR; Ronald 1C/E Ross Hibler – Jeanne Hibler, Salem OR 3E Valerie Schlesinger, Jackson WY; Dorothy McElwee, Chapel Mundt – Judy Mundt, Sunriver OR 2C John Shribbs – Patricia Shribbs, Petaluma CA Terry Nagel, Harriett Kessinger, Judy Nevell, Ellen McCumsey 2 Carol Harms – Dennis Harms – Allison Evans – Sandy Syrett, Hill NC 3C Kim Larson, Springfield OR; Dawn Guenther, Eugene OR Corvallis OR 2D/E Betsy Ovitt – Joyce Spence, Eugene OR Weekend Fri-Sat Knockout Tuesday Morning Side Pairs ...... (12 pairs) 3-4 Rosemary Segall – Lorraine Rodich, Redmond OR; James Hurlburt – Dee Cockfield, Bend OR 3D Karen Crooch – Hayward Reed, Salem OR 1A Jim Leary – Pat Leary, Livermore CA 3-4 Michael Green, Newberg OR; Randy Naef, McMinnville OR; John 2A/1B/C Denise Cox – Bing Kibbey, Eugene OR Friday Morning Side Pairs ...... (12 pairs) Wolf – David Partridge, Eugene OR 3A/2B Georgette Silber – Margaret Jackson, Eugene OR 1A Bruce Ferguson, Palm Springs CA; Carole Liss, San Rafael CA 2C Kathleen Quinn, Sunnyvale CA; Janice Flowers-Sonne, McKenzie River Wed.-Thurs. KO Bkt 3 . . . . . (10 teams) 2A Kay Moran – Donna Compton, Dallas TX Eugene OR 3A/1B/C George Quinn, Springfield OR; Janice Ward, Eugene OR 1 Terry Nagel – Harriett Kessinger – Judy Nevell, Eugene OR; Bracket 2 Ellen McCumsey, Junction City OR 2B Toni Brown, Eugene OR; Brenda Olsen, Creswell OR Tuesday Afternoon Side Pairs ...... (20 pairs) 3B/2C Gary Smith, Merced CA; Lorraine Bocks, Legrand CA 2 Linda Smith – David Smith – Robert Peterkort, Corvallis OR; 1A/B Joan Stark – Edward Stark, Happy Valley OR William Grady, Albany OR 2A/B/1C Beverly Walker – Benjamin Levy, Vancouver WA Friday Afternoon Side Pairs ...... (14 pairs) David Taylor, Amy Casanova, Mike Eyer, Ray Robert 3-4 Mariam Saner – Joe Rottmann, Vancouver WA; Judy Shelton – 3A Dee Steil, New Westminster BC; James Lindemann, Spokane WA Patricia Collom, Klamath Falls OR 1A Robert Bjorge, Bellingham WA; Nina Lubick, Laguna Woods CA 3B Nancy Swanson – Gene Hval, Portland OR 3-4 Linda Shannon – Frank Shannon – Thomas Coverdale – Peter 2-3A/1B Joan Stark – Edward Stark, Happy Valley OR 2C John Lean, Eugene OR; James Fitzgibbons, Springfield OR Mastic, Mesquite NV 2-3A Dee Steil, New Westminster BC; James Lindemann, Spokane WA 2B Carolyn Campbell – Susan Belding, Houston TX Tuesday Afternoon 299er Pairs ...... (14 pairs) Thursday Open Swiss Teams ...... (22 teams) 3B Gary Bliss, Drain OR; Joan Spence, Eugene OR

1D Janice Flowers-Sonne, Eugene OR; Kathleen Quinn, 1A Sandra Scholes – Ken Scholes, Bellevue WA; Tony Glynne, Sunnyvale CA Gilroy CA; Flo Savage, Portland OR Friday Afternoon 299er Pairs ...... (14 pairs)

Bracket 3 2D/1E Kathy Lees – Margaret Bartell, Eugene OR 2-3A Nancy Jonske – Edward Lee, Portland OR; Roger McNay, 1D Jean-Pierre Perchellet – Elisabeth Perchellet, Salem OR 3D Peter Heroy, Eugene OR; Robert Cato, Springfield OR Beaverton OR; Jon Bartlett, Happy Valley OR; Molly Harris, 2D/1E/F George Burgott – Susan Burgott, Eugene OR 2E/1F George Burgott – Susan Burgott, Eugene OR Portland OR 3D Robert Cato, Springfield OR; Denise Gudger, Eugene OR 3-4E Susan Smith – Sharron Cosby, Eugene OR 2-3A/1B Paula Nataf, Beverly Hills CA; Michael Eyer, Lake Oswego OR; 2E/F Betty Soreng – Virginia Anderson, Eugene OR David Partridge, John Wolf, Mike Green, Randy Naef 3-4E/2F Stephen Jackson – Susan Jackson, Salem OR Ray Robert, Portland OR; Louis Beauchet, Sherwood OR 3E Carl Scheffler – Ali Amory, Eugene OR 2B Ian Kirk – Margi Redden, Portland OR; Veronica Reeves – Thursday Open Swiss Teams Tuesday Evening Side Pairs ...... (12 pairs) Paul Reeves, Tigard OR Friday Evening Swiss Teams ...... (13 teams) 1A/B Paul Harding, New Westminster BC; Nancy Jonske, 3B Jim Windus, Vancouver WA; Brian Thomas – Donald Weber 1A Jon Neimand, Eugene OR; Charles Burns, Vancouver WA; Portland OR – Elinor Hood, Portland OR Margi Redden, Portland OR; James Smith, Mapleton OR 2A Theresa Barthels – Peter Barthels, Cheney WA 1C Cheryl Berens, Oakland OR; Karen Jachetta, Trabuco Canyon 2A Rebecca Clough – Roger Clough, Culver City CA; Jim Leary – 3A/2B/1C Sandra Emmons – Anita Caviglia, Newberg OR CA; Brenda Biermann – Linda Hann, Roseburg OR Pat Leary, Livermore CA 2-3C George Kuppler, Brookings OR; Walter Thies, Corvallis OR; 3-4A Edward Lee, Portland OR; David Green, Sherwood OR; Lisa 1A 3B Joan Stark – Edward Stark, Happy Valley OR 2C Beverly Walker – Benjamin Levy, Vancouver WA Sylvia Markham – Roy Markham, Montesano WA Fishman, Beaverton OR; Connie Coquillette, Vancouver WA 2-3C Nancy Serne, Bend OR; Lael Cooksley, Redmond OR; Kathy 3-4A/1B Robert Bjorge, Bellingham WA; Nina Lubick, Laguna Woods Rooney, Gooding ID; Pat Moore, Corvallis OR CA; Cornelia Leser – Lee Soreng, Eugene OR Wednesday, Aug. 7 2B Paul Harding, New Westminster BC; Joan Spence – Laurie Ken Scholes, Sandy Scholes, Flo Savage, Tony Glynne Thursday Gold Rush Swiss ...... (5 teams) Hunter, Eugene OR; Mary Egger, Springfield OR Wednesday Open Pairs ...... (18 pairs) 1C Jeanne Schmidt – Connie Green, Eugene OR; Karen Jean 3B Nancy Swanson – Gene Hval, Portland OR; Joan Stark – 1A/B Ian Kirk, Portland OR; David Taylor, Seattle WA Boss – Jayne James, Boise ID Edward Stark, Happy Valley OR 2A Alan Johnson, Happy Valley OR; Lynne Schaeffer, Portland OR 2C/1D Bette Hirsch – Joseph Hirsch, Palo Alto CA; Debbie Grasham 1C Joan Borberg – Phyllis Sutter, Portland OR; Pat Moore, 3A John Ashton, Portland OR; Irva Neyhart, Corvallis OR – Jack Grasham, Brookings OR Corvallis OR; Kathy Rooney, Gooding ID 2B Karen Epley, Kent WA; Anne LaCour, Georgetown TX 3B/1C Judy Slemmons – George Slemmons, Bellevue WA 1C 2C Dean Altschuler, Bellingham WA; Suzanne Cook, McKinleyville CA

Wednesday Gold Rush Pairs ...... (16 pairs) 1C Kim Larson, Springfield OR; Dawn Guenther, Eugene OR Karen Jachetta, Linda Hann, Cheryl Berens, Brenda Biermann 2C Wallace Marsh – Elsie Marsh, Bend OR Also won Willamette Valley Saturday Compact Knockout 3C Frank Nemeth, Portland OR; Martha Maroney, Lake Oswego OR Players fix up 1D Lee Soreng – Cornelia Leser, Eugene OR their hot dogs 2D Reid Sherwin – Dale Taylor, Klamath Falls OR Thursday Gold Rush Swiss Teams 3D Deb Dotters – Vern Katz, Eugene OR at the buffet 1E Bette Hirsch – Joseph Hirsch, Palo Alto CA Friday night 2E Judy Francis – Marna Knoer, Eugene OR at the Eugene Regional. Tuesday-Wednesday Morning Swiss Teams . (4 teams) 1 1A Carole Liss, San Rafael CA; Robert Bass, Woodland Hills CA; Steve Gross, Agoura Hills CA; Bruce Ferguson, Palm Springs CA 1B Libby Glenn – David Partridge – Jon Neimand, Eugene OR; James Smith, Mapleton OR Karen Boss, Jayne James, Jeanne Schmidt, Connie Green Fall 2019 The District 20 Trumpet Page 19 Expert roundup

By Amy Casanova Steve Gross Chris Compton Mike Levy Eric Stoltz John Lusky Barbara Nist The Trumpet “Even if you think you are down, “The two most important things are “Study and learn card combinations; “I would like to be known as the In honor of the Pacific Northwest’s don’t take fliers in team games. focus and counting. Remember the it’s worth tricks every session. On most friendliest Grand Life Master in the newest Grand Life Master, Barbara Trust your teammates, they may bidding when playing the hand or hands try to take the normal action.” game. I think our responsibility to defending and form a picture of the Eric Stoltz the game is to be goodwill Nist, a Seattle native and perennial have covered you.” Steve Gross hands that are not visible as to Portland OR ambassadors, to encourage others to contender at all D20 regionals, we Agoura Hills CA distribution and point count, and let explore and enjoy our great game. asked high-level players this each card played by partner or the “If you decide to play a convention, I always try to bring my best to the question: What pearl of wisdom “On to the next, forget the last opponents either reinforce that make sure you discuss follow-ups bridge table, but I most want to be can you share with us? Here are hand.” picture or change it.” and what, if anything, changes when remembered as that lady who always Mike Levy their answers. Chris Compton the opponents are in the auction.” had a smile on her face.” Dallas TX Keizer OR John Lusky Barbara Nist Portland OR Seattle WA

Saturday, Aug. 10 Saturday Evening Side Swiss Teams ...... (10 teams) 1A Laurie Rowe – Jeffrey Taylor, Eugene OR; Jon Bartlett, Friday-Saturday KO Bracket 1 ...... (9 teams) Happy Valley OR; Michael Levy, Keizer OR 1 John Ashton – Eric Stoltz, Portland OR; Dennis Metcalf, 2A Kevin Kacmarynski, Monmouth OR; Henri J Jansen – Carol Vancouver WA; Roger McNay, Beaverton OR Harms – Dennis Harms, Corvallis OR 2 Dewitt (Hal) Montgomery III – Raj Garg, Portland OR; Tony 3A Nelda Linman, Redmond OR; Robert Pfeffer, Bend OR; Susan Glynne, Gilroy CA; Bruce Cuthbertson, Vancouver WA Belding – Carolyn Campbell, Houston TX 3-4 Mark Itabashi, Murrieta CA; Chris Compton, Dallas TX; Veronica 1B Dean Altschuler, Bellingham WA; Suzanne Cook – Phillip McMurdie – Dick Jones, Sacramento CA; Howard Parker III, Frankel – Alden Sprowles, McKinleyville CA Clements CA 2B Carole Schmitz – Sherri Morgan – Marcia Daneman – Helen Mark Lair, Nancy Abrams Dave Brower, Jeff McKee Lynne Schaefer, Alan Johnson 3-4 Laurie Rowe – Jeffrey Taylor, Eugene OR; Jon Bartlett, Happy Esfandiari, Eugene OR Valley OR; Michael Levy, Keizer OR Thursday Open Pairs Saturday Open Pairs Monday Chairty Pairs 1C Laurie Hunter – Jeanne Schmidt – Connie Green – Judy Nevell, Eugene OR Friday Open Pairs 2nd Wednesday & Friday Open Pairs Friday-Saturday KO Bracket 2 ...... (9 teams) 1 Amy Casanova – Ray Robert, Portland OR; David Taylor, Seattle WA; Michael Eyer, Lake Oswego OR Sunday, Aug. 11 2 Richard Silverstone – John Thomas – Cynthia Palman – Don Marsh, Eugene OR Sunday A/X/Y Swiss Teams ...... (17 teams) 3-4 Eileen Boal, Albany OR; Becky McKenzie – Eileen Milligan – Joyce 1A Dick Jones – Veronica McMurdie, Sacramento CA; Chris Dickerson, Corvallis OR Compton, Dallas TX; Mark Itabashi, Murrieta CA; Howard Parker 3-4 Phillip Frankel – Alden Sprowles – Suzanne Cook, McKinleyville III, Clements CA CA; Dean Altschuler, Bellingham WA 2A Laurie Rowe – Jeffrey Taylor, Eugene OR; Michael Levy, Keizer OR; Jon Bartlett, Happy Valley OR Friday-Saturday KOs Bracket 3 ...... (9 teams) 3-4A Mark Lair, Canyon TX; Nancy Abrams, Louisville KY; Howard 1 Michael Green, Newberg OR; Randy Naef, McMinnville OR; Epley – Karen Epley, Kent WA Chris Compton, Dick Jones Ian Kirk, David Taylor Nina Lubick, Robert Bjorge John Wolf – David Partridge, Eugene OR 3-4A John Ashton – Eric Stoltz, Portland OR; Roger McNay, Beaverton Tuesday Open Pairs Wednesday Open Pairs Friday Afternoon Side Pairs 2 Terry Nagel – Harriett Kessinger – Chris Poulos, Eugene OR; Ellen OR; Dennis Metcalf, Vancouver WA Saturday Afternoon Side Pairs McCumsey, Junction City OR 1X Paul Gelb, Palm Springs CA; David Wilmington, Eureka CA; 3-4 Carole Schmitz – Helen Esfandiari – Sherri Morgan – Marcia Suzanne Cook, McKinleyville CA; Randall Paul, Klamath Daneman, Eugene OR Falls OR 3-4 Karla Stewart – Meredith Baughman – Mary Alice Seville, 2X Isolde Knaap, Woodburn OR; Paula Nataf, Beverly Hills CA; Corvallis OR; Glenda Fleming, Albany OR Bill Hardy, Beaverton OR; Louis Beauchet, Sherwood OR 3X/1Y Samuel Asai, Hood River OR; Ned Forman – Beverly Roy – Saturday Open Pairs ...... (24 pairs) Carl Scheffler, Eugene OR 1A Jeff McKee, Banks OR; David Brower, Portland OR 2Y Randy Jean Hiltbrand – Marcia Daneman, Eugene OR; Susan 2A Mark Lair, Canyon TX; Nancy Abrams, Louisville KY Belding – Carolyn Campbell, Houston TX

3A Alan Johnson, Happy Valley OR; Gerard Hallee, Hillsboro OR Sunday BCD Swiss Teams ...... (13 teams) 1B/C Chip Dombrowski, Southaven MS; Ben Bomber, Connie Green, Jeanne Schmidt Dawn Guenther, Kim Larson Wayne Kaneko, Barbara Simon Vancouver WA 1B Carole Schmitz – Sherri Morgan – Richard Silverstone – 2-3B/C Airell Clark – Sandy Syrett, Corvallis OR Don Marsh, Eugene OR Tuesday Gold Pairs Wednesday Gold Pairs Wednesday Aftrenoon Side Pairs 2-3B/C Louis Beauchet, Sherwood OR; Paula Nataf, Beverly Hills CA 2B/1C/D James Fitzgibbons, Springfield OR; Wendy Saville, Portland OR; Vicky Fine – John Lean, Eugene OR Saturday Gold Rush Pairs ...... (18 pairs) 3B Eileen Boal, Albany OR; Airell Clark – Becky McKenzie – 1C/D Dottie Haxton, Eugene OR; Jerrold Hughes, Springfield OR Sandy Syrett, Corvallis OR 2C/D/1E Barbara Nelson – Joanne Benkstein, McMinnville OR 2C Michael Green, Newberg OR; Randy Naef, McMinnville OR; John Wolf – David Partridge, Eugene OR 3C Elsie Marsh – Wallace Marsh, Bend OR 3C/2D Betsy Ovitt – Joyce Spence – Judy Francis – Marna Knoer, 3D Lee Soreng – Cornelia Leser, Eugene OR Eugene OR 2E Jean-Pierre Perchellet – Elisabeth Perchellet, Salem OR 3E Debbie Grasham – Jack Grasham, Brookings OR Side Series Willamette Valley Saturday Compact KO . . (11 teams) Ali Nice, Martin Nice Cornelia Lester, Lee Soreng John Lean, Jim Fitzgibbons 1 Cheryl Berens, Oakland OR; Linda Hann – Brenda Biermann, Morning Side Series ...... (76 players) 1D/E Tuesday Gold Pairs 1D Wednesday Gold Pairs 1B/C Thursday Afternoon Side Pairs Roseburg OR; Karen Jachetta, Trabuco Canyon CA 1-2 Bruce Ferguson, Palm Springs CA 1B Thursday Evening Side Pairs 2 George Kuppler, Brookings OR; Walter Thies, Corvallis OR; Sylvia 1-2 Carole Liss, San Rafael CA Markham – Roy Markham, Montesano WA 3-4 Donna Compton, Dallas TX 3-4 Kay Moran, Dallas TX 3 Connie Coquillette, Vancouver WA; Lisa Fishman, Beaverton OR; Edward Lee, Portland OR; David Green, Sherwood OR Afternoon Side Series ...... (75 players) Saturday Morning Side Pairs ...... (6 pairs) 1-2 Nina Lubick, Laguna Woods CA 1A Peter Barthels – Theresa Barthels, Cheney WA 1-2 Robert Bjorge, Bellingham WA 2A/1B Rita Schaulat – Miriam Kaegi, Novato CA 3-4 Edward Stark, Happy Valley OR 2B Bing Kibbey – Denise Cox, Eugene OR 3-4 Joan Stark, Happy Valley OR

Saturday Afternoon Side Pairs ...... (8 pairs) Evening Side Series ...... (105 players) 1A Robert Bjorge, Bellingham WA; Nina Lubick, Laguna Woods CA 1 Margi Redden, Portland OR Bing Kibbey, Denise Cox Hayward Reed, Karen Crooch George & Sue Burgott 2A/1B/C Robert Cato, Springfield OR; Peter Heroy, Eugene OR 2-3 Peter Barthels, Cheney WA 1B Tuesday Morning Side Pairs Wednesday Afternoon 299er Pairs 1E/F Friday Afternoon 299er Pairs 3A/2B Carolyn Campbell – Susan Belding, Houston TX 2-3 Theresa Barthels, Cheney WA 1F Tuesday Afternoon 299er Pairs 2C Janice Ward – Roy Lisi, Eugene OR

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Total masterpoints: 4799.33 earned by 354 29 32.75 Sandy Syrett, Corvallis OR 63 22.61 Nancy Jonske, Portland OR 99 14.82 George Kuppler, Brookings OR 10.15 Pat Moore, Corvallis OR 179 7.07 Airell Clark, Corvallis OR ...... players. Total attendance: 659 tables. 30 32.21 Ray Robert, Portland OR 66 21.87 Cynthia Palman, Eugene OR 100 14.81 Lorraine Rodich, Redmond OR 10.15 Kathy Rooney, Gooding ID 181 6.95 Nancy Wetherson, Keizer OR 32.21 Michael Eyer, Lake Oswego OR 14.81 Dee Cockfield, Bend OR 10.15 Joan Borberg, Portland OR 67 21.84 Pete Grice, Boise ID ... 182 6.95 Jack Wetherson, Keizer OR 1 98.89 Chris Compton, Dallas TX 32 31.54 Marc Zwerling, Portland OR 21.84 Richard Gettmann, Bend OR 105 13.55 Jeanne Schmidt, Eugene OR 147 10.07 Beverly Walker, Vancouver WA 183 6.91 Mary Egger, Springfield OR 2 92.50 Dick Jones, Sacramento CA 33 31.24 Karen Epley, Kent WA 10.07 Benjamin Levy, Vancouver WA 69 21.57 Dawn Campbell, Portland OR 106 13.43 Jim Windus, Vancouver WA ... 184 6.88 Janice Flowers-Sonne, Eugene OR 3 83.93 Nancy Abrams, Louisville KY 34 30.64 Suzanne Cook, McKinleyville CA ... 70 21.41 Ronald Mundt, Sunriver OR 13.43 Brian Thomas, Portland OR 150 8.95 Leslie Kelinson, Portland OR 186 6.80 Charles Burns, Vancouver WA 83.93 Mark Lair, Canyon TX 35 29.99 Raj Garg, Portland OR 21.41 Judy Mundt, Sunriver OR 108 13.42 Joan Stark, Happy Valley OR 151 8.90 Susan Fairchild, Corvallis OR 5 81.08 Mark Itabashi, Murrieta CA 29.99 Bruce Cuthbertson, Vancouver WA 187 6.78 Richard Garvin, Corvallis OR 72 21.20 Jeff McKee, Banks OR 13.42 Edward Stark, Happy Valley OR 8.90 Clifford Fairchild, Corvallis OR 188 6.73 Martha Maroney, Lake Oswego OR 6 80.94 John Ashton, Portland OR 37 29.96 Ian Kirk, Portland OR 73 20.30 Ellen McCumsey, Junction City OR 110 13.31 Marcia Daneman, Eugene OR 153 8.86 Martin Nice, Eugene OR ... 189 6.73 Frank Nemeth, Portland OR 7 80.58 Hal Montgomery, Portland OR 38 28.97 Steve Gross, Agoura Hills CA 74 20.27 Gerard Hallee, Hillsboro OR 114 12.86 Paul Craviotto, Eugene OR 8.86 Ali Nice, Eugene OR 190 6.68 Nancy Serne, Bend OR 8 75.21 Roger McNay, Beaverton OR 28.97 Robert Bass, Woodland Hills CA 75 20.09 Dennis Harms, Corvallis OR 155 8.85 Cornelia Leser, Eugene OR 9 71.89 Veronica McMurdie, Sacramento CA 40 28.66 Chip Dombrowski, Southaven MS 12.86 Connie Marfell, Milwaukee OR 191 6.68 Lael Cooksley, Redmond OR ... 76 19.72 Connie Coquillette, Vancouver WA 116 12.82 Rosemary Segall, Redmond OR 156 8.29 Robert Johnson, Beaverton OR 10 71.15 Howard Parker III, Clements CA 41 28.43 Paula Nataf, Beverly Hills CA 77 19.58 Molly Harris, Portland OR 157 8.06 Chris Poulos, Eugene OR 194 6.59 Mariam Saner, Vancouver WA 28.43 Louis Beauchet, Sherwood OR 12.82 James Hurlburt, Bend OR 11 70.23 Michael Levy, Keizer OR 78 18.81 July Ratley, Redding CA 158 7.99 Gee Gee Walker, Medford OR 195 6.59 Joe Rottmann, Vancouver WA 70.23 Jeffrey Taylor, Eugene OR 43 28.40 John Wolf, Eugene OR 118 12.56 Connie Green, Eugene OR 18.81 Jeff Roman, Bend OR ... 159 7.81 William Grady, Albany OR 196 6.50 Janice Ward, Eugene OR 44 28.32 Sandra Scholes, Bellevue WA 13 68.71 Alan Johnson, Happy Valley OR 80 18.13 Don Marsh, Eugene OR 123 12.23 Jon Neimand, Eugene OR 7.81 Robert Peterkort, Corvallis OR 197 6.45 Kim Larson, Springfield OR 28.32 Ken Scholes, Bellevue WA 14 59.28 Jon Bartlett, Happy Valley OR 81 18.10 Linda Hann, Roseburg OR 12.23 James Smith, Mapleton OR 7.81 Linda Smith, Corvallis OR 198 6.45 Dawn Guenther, Eugene OR 46 27.71 Richard Carle, Longview WA ... 15 57.39 Lynne Schaeffer, Portland OR 18.10 Cheryl Berens, Oakland OR 125 12.03 Mary Alice Seville, Corvallis OR 7.81 David Smith, Corvallis OR 47 27.55 Paul Gelb, Palm Springs CA 201 6.42 Helen Esfandiari, Eugene OR 16 50.99 Tony Glynne, Gilroy CA 83 18.07 Carol Harms, Corvallis OR 12.03 Glenda Fleming, Albany OR 163 7.80 Barbara Nelson, McMinnville OR 48 27.31 Terry Nagel, Eugene OR 202 6.32 David Wilmington, Eureka CA 17 49.79 Merlin Vilhauer, Beaverton OR 84 17.59 Lisa Fishman, Beaverton OR 127 11.56 Stan Blascow, Philomath OR 27.31 Harriett Kessinger, Eugene OR 164 7.79 Ross Hibler, Salem OR 203 6.30 Jerrold Hughes, Springfield OR 18 48.91 David Brower, Portland OR 85 17.19 Eileen Milligan, Corvallis OR 128 11.21 John Lean, Eugene OR 50 26.81 Howard Epley, Kent WA 7.79 Ben Bomber, Vancouver WA 204 6.30 Dottie Haxton, Eugene OR 19 48.25 Eric Stoltz, Portland OR 86 17.03 Randall Paul, Klamath Falls OR 11.21 James Fitzgibbons, Springfield OR 51 26.06 Eileen Boal, Albany OR 7.79 Jeanne Hibler, Salem OR 205 6.23 Joyce Spence, Eugene OR 48.25 Dennis Metcalf, Vancouver WA 87 16.74 Sherri Morgan, Eugene OR 130 11.18 Samuel Asai, Hood River OR 167 7.77 Lee Soreng, Eugene OR 52 26.02 Richard Silverstone, Eugene OR ... 206 6.23 Betsy Ovitt, Eugene OR 21 46.88 Laurie Rowe, Eugene OR 131 11.05 Daniel Hoekstra, Portland OR ... 16.74 Carole Schmitz, Eugene OR 53 25.57 Margi Redden, Portland OR ... 170 7.59 Veronica Reeves, Tigard OR 22 39.48 Amy Casanova, Portland OR 89 16.68 Phillip Frankel, McKinleyville CA 134 10.76 Elinor Hood, Portland OR 209 6.15 Karen Jean Boss, Boise ID 23 37.99 Carole Liss, San Rafael CA 54 25.18 Randy Naef, McMinnville OR 7.59 Paul Reeves, Tigard OR 210 6.15 Jayne James, Boise ID 25.18 Michael Green, Newberg OR 16.68 Alden Sprowles, McKinleyville CA 10.76 Donald Weber, Portland OR 172 7.51 Laurie Hunter, Eugene OR 37.99 Bruce Ferguson, Palm Springs CA 91 16.14 Allison Evans, Corvallis OR 136 10.61 Irva Neyhart, Corvallis OR ... 211 6.11 Karen Crooch, Salem OR 56 24.96 Becky McKenzie, Corvallis OR ... 25 37.01 David Green, Sherwood OR 92 16.11 Molly Tinsley, Ashland OR 175 7.50 Sylvia Riewerts, Milwaukee OR 212 6.11 Hayward Reed, Salem OR 57 24.67 Brenda Biermann, Roseburg OR ... 139 10.42 Sherwin Moscow, Vancouver WA 26 36.26 Edward Lee, Portland OR ...... 176 7.37 Joyce Dickerson, Corvallis OR 213 6.08 Nelda Linman, Redmond OR 27 34.62 David Taylor, Seattle WA 61 23.06 John Thomas, Eugene OR 95 15.64 Judy Nevell, Eugene OR 142 10.26 Carla Wenzlaff, Eugene OR 177 7.19 Wallace Marsh, Bend OR 214 6.06 Carl Scheffler, Eugene OR 96 14.82 Walter Thies, Corvallis OR 28 32.95 David Partridge, Eugene OR 62 23.00 Flo Savage, Portland OR ... 143 10.15 Phyllis Sutter, Portland OR 7.19 Elsie Marsh, Bend OR Page 20 The District 20 Trumpet Fall 2019 Chris’s Corner Tournament ACBL tournament director Calendar Chris Wiegand answers your questions on rulings. DISTRICT 20 REGIONALS & SECTIONALS Is vaporizing SEPTEMBER 2019 6 – 8 Eureka Sectional Humboldt Area Foundation, Eureka CA 7 – 8 Portland Summer Sectional Montgomery Park, Portland OR an ace equity? 13 – 15 Boise Sectional Red Lion Hotel Downtowner, Boise ID Q: In the June 2019 Ruling the Game 13 – 15 Honolulu Sectional Ala Wai Clubhouse, Honolulu HI column in the Bridge Bulletin, a revoke 13 – 15 Rogue Valley Fall Sectional Dan Voorhies Bridge Center, Phoenix OR ruling was given that “vaporized” the OCTOBER 2019 trump ace when it was used to overruff Sept 30 – Oct 6 OREGON COAST REGIONAL Seaside Convention Center, Seaside OR in a revoke situation. In fact, it was noted 12 – 13 North American Pairs Online at various locations that if the trump king (or any additional 18 – 20 Gold Country Sectional St. Canice Center, Nevada City CA trick) had been won by the offenders 19 – 20 Vancouver Fall NLM Sectional Vancouver Bridge Club, Vancouver WA subsequently, it would have been “vapor- 24 – 27 Central Oregon Coast Sectional Shilo Inn, Newport OR ized” too. If the laws are meant to rectify rather than punish, isn’t this conse- NOVEMBER 2019 quence too harsh? Should a director use 1 – 3 Nampa-Caldwell Sectional Hispanic Cultural Center, Nampa ID Law 64.C to “restore equity” and protect 1 – 3 Redding Fall Sectional Win-River Hotel & Casino, Redding CA the field? 2 – 3 East & West Willamette Sectional Portland Bridge Club and Ace of Clubs 2 – 3 Heart of the Valley 299er Sectional Heart of the Valley Bridge Center, Corvallis OR As the Laws of Duplicate Bridge (2017) 9 Rogue Valley I/N Sectional Dan Voorhies Bridge Center, Phoenix OR indicates on page iii, you are quite cor- 9 – 10 Vancouver Fall Sectional Washington School for the Deaf, Vancouver WA rect that most of our laws are designed to 15 – 17 Honolulu Sectional Ala Wai Clubhouse, Honolulu HI restore equity to the non-offenders with- DECEMBER 2019 out punishing irregularities. I would No events scheduled argue that the one exception to this rule may in fact be Law 64.A. Law 64.A very JANUARY 2020 specifically lays out an automatic trick 11 – 12 Vancouver Winter NLM Sectional Vancouver Bridge Club, Vancouver WA adjustment for the case where an estab- 17 – 19 Garden Island Sectional Sun Village Condominium Recreation Center, Lihue HI lished revoke occurs. It is the only such Jan 20 – 26 HAWAII REGIONAL Prince Waikiki, Honolulu HI automatic rectification that is given in FEBRUARY 2020 the law book. And that is because revok- ing is violating the number one rule of 7 – 9 Maui Sectional Maui Bridge Club, Kihei HI bridge: you must follow suit if you can do 7 – 9 Boise Sectional Red Lion Hotel Downtowner, Boise ID so. As the fundamental rule, it would not 15 – 17 Big Island Sectional Makua Lani Christian Academy, Kailua Kona HI be bridge if you cannot trust that every- Feb 17 – 23 OREGON TRAIL REGIONAL Vancouver Wash. Hilton, Vancouver WA one is following suit if they have a card in MARCH 2020 the suit. 6 – 8 Honolulu Sectional Ala Wai Clubhouse, Honolulu HI If the only rectification for revoking 13 – 15 Heart of the Valley Sectional Linn County Fair & Expo, Albany OR were a restoration of equity, nefarious 13 – 15 Chico Almond Blossom Sectional Chico Women’s Club, Chico CA players might be tempted to revoke 27 – 29 Rogue Valley Spring Sectional Dan Voorhies Bridge Center, Phoenix OR more frequently. That is, scare declarer into thinking he has a 5-0 trump break APRIL 2020 by showing out at trick one, even though 10 – 11 Eugene 299er Sectional Emerald Bridge Club, Springfield OR they break 3–2. Now he takes a losing fi- 11 – 12 Vancouver Spring Sectional Washington School for the Deaf, Vancouver WA nesse or plays for a miracle layout and 17 – 19 Ontario Sectional Four Rivers Cultural Center, Ontario OR goes down. He might just concede some 17 – 19 Redding Spring Sectional Win-River Hotel & Casino, Redding CA tricks without even looking at the cards. 17 – 19 Seaside Sectional Seaside Convention Center, Seaside OR Whoops! Turns out trumps were 3–2 the 17 – 19 Golden Clam I/N Regional Seaside Convention Center, Seaside OR whole time! Let’s get the director over to MAY 2020 sort out what would have happened if the revoke had not occurred, potentially May 11 – 17 ORE. HIGH DESERT REGIONAL Riverhouse on the Deschutes, Bend OR on every hand. What would be the 15 – 17 Honolulu Sectional Ala Wai Clubhouse, Honolulu HI downside to the offenders? Well, they ei- ther get away with it, and no one calls them on it, so they gain tricks. Or, at TOURNAMENTS IN NEIGHBORING DISTRICTS worst, the director restores equity with doubtful points going to the other side. DISTRICT 19: www.d19.org DISTRICT 18: www.wasumi.org Not much of a downside really, and yet it Sept. 20–22 Seattle Sectional & I/N Regional, Bothell WA Sept. 16–22 Butte Regional MT would truly tear a rip in the fabric of this Sept. 26–28 Grandview Sectional WA Sept. 27–29 Salt Lake City Sectional UT game. Oct. 21–27 Pasco Regional WA Oct. 9–11 World Senior Games, St. George UT And this is why there is clear, auto- Oct. 28–Nov. 3 Whistler Regional BC Oct. 14–20 Regina Regional SK matic trick adjustment as described in Dec. 13–15 Tacoma Sectional, Fircrest WA Jan. 17–19 Salt Lake City Sectional UT 64.A. In the rare instances that this is not Feb. 14–16 Seattle Sectional, Bellevue WA April 13–19 Lethbridge Regional AB enough to make the non-offenders whole, March 13–15 Seattle Sectional, Everett WA DISTRICT 17: www.d17acbl.org then we do restore equity to the non-of- April 6–12 Vancouver Regional, Burnaby BC fenders via 64.C, but we do not give the Sept. 23–29 Taos Regional NM DISTRICT 21: non-offenders the benefit of the auto- www.d21acbl.com Oct. 18–20 Scottsdale Sectional AZ matic trick adjustment and equity, just Sept. 19–22 Carson City Sectional NV Oct. 21–25 Las Vegas Sectional NV the better of the two for their side. And Sept. 21–22 Santa Rosa Sectional CA Nov. 14–17 Tucson Sectional & I/N Regional AZ 64.C only benefits the non-offenders; Sept. 27–29 Sacramento I/N Sectional CA Jan. 20–26 Albuquerque Regional NM there is no sense of protecting the field Oct. 4–6 Fresno Sectional CA March 2–8 Tucson Regional AZ Oct. 7–13 Reno Regional, Sparks NV described in the laws. DISTRICT 22: acbldistrict22.com/d22 Nov. 16–17 Oakland Sectional CA And yes, sometimes this means that Oct. 25–27 Palm Springs Sectional CA Dec. 6–8 Sacramento Sectional CA there are silly results. But it is just a flat, Oct. 28–Nov. 3 Ventura Regional CA Jan. 6–12 Monterey Regional CA non-discriminating rule with a proscribed Dec. 9–15 Palm Springs Regional, Rancho Mirage CA Jan. 25–26 Livermore Sectional CA adjustment that we directors are duty- Jan. 27–Feb. 2 Costa Mesa Regional CA March 7–8 Santa Rosa Sectional CA bound to uphold as part of Law 82. It is April 6–12 San Diego Regional CA March 14–15 Mountain View I/N Regional CA simply part of the game and helps keep the integrity of the game intact. As I like to say, if you can’t get a good board, get a good story — and the fact that your ace NORTH AMERICAN BRIDGE CHAMPIONSHIPS and king of trump did not take any tricks is a great story! Nov. 28 – Dec. 8 Fall 2019 Marriott Marquis, San Francisco CA Ruling questions for Chris? Email March 19–29 Spring 2020 Hyatt & Hilton, Columbus OH [email protected]. July 16–26 Summer 2020 Palais des Congrès, Montreal QC Nov. 26 – Dec. 6 Fall 2020 Convention Center, Tampa FL