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Vol. 9, No. 4 Bridge Across the District July/August 2013 Zwerling team advances feated Eric Stoltz, Chris Gibson, GNT champs will compete in Atlanta John Ashton, Dennis Metcalf, Roger McNay and National Teams Champi- By Chip Dombrowski David Brower in a 52- onship Flight final was More GNT inside Editor board knockout for that of Marc Zwerling, Flights A-C results | 3 Playing the champs | 7 the right to represent After three days of online com- Mark Tolliver, John Lusky the district in the petition in May, the last team and Randy Pickett. standing in District 20’s Grand In the May 5 final, the team de- Continued on Page 7 GNT Championship Flight: Marc Zwerling, Mark Tolliver, Randy Pickett and John Lusky.

Seaside: Where the bliss is Why it’s everyone’s favorite D20 regional By Marie Ashton D20 Tournament Manger It is time to plan your visit to our an- nual beach blast! With good reasons, the Oregon Coast Regional has become a favorite for players from District 20, the sur- The beach is just blocks from the event site. rounding districts and many in far- flung reaches of the ACBL. Seaside is just a cool town, devoted Astoria or south to the Tillamook to tourism in the best ways. Put your Cheese factory. Shopping in Cannon car keys on the dresser for the whole Beach is quite satisfactory, if I do say week and find all the dining, shopping so myself. They might even want to at- and outdoor activities you want. Hous- tend the “Learn Bridge in a Day” sem- inar on Monday, Oct. 1, and join the Chip Dombrowski / The Trumpet ing is abundant and there are myriad choices. See some options on the flyer rest of us at the tables. As young bridge players pack Zack Woodbury’s Portland condo for his weekly game one Friday in May, Gregg But what really takes us to Seaside St. Cyr, top right, enjoys a laugh. St. Cyr says the game saved his social life. About 50 players frequent the club. on our website at www.acbld20.org. If you bring family or friends who is a fabulous bridge tournament that “DPB,” they can do the same or take has grown big enough to host many The hottest club a day and venture north to historic Continued on Page 2 Private Portland club attracts growing numbers of young players What is District 20? Will this be on By Chip Dombrowski Since beginning its weekly game a year Editor and a half ago, the club has grown to more than 50 members, almost all between the the quiz? New president explains On any given Friday night, Zack Wood- ages of 25 and 40 — but no more than bury’s Portland condo is jam-packed with half can play at a time due to space con- What is “the district”? Those excit- units in Oregon, southwest Washing- young bridge players. Every available space straints, and there’s a waiting list to join, ing regional tournaments that we go ton, western Idaho, Hawaii and parts is used to conduct 4- to 6-table games, and which is by invitation only. These are prob- to in Vancouver, Eugene, Med- of Northern California (and in there are often more than four people at a lems most club managers would kill for. ford, Seaside and Reno (and, theory, Guam). (A technical table as new students shadow regular players. In a world where the challenge for bridge coming soon, in Bend and point: the “members” of our The least comfortable spot appears to be clubs to attract new and younger players is Boise) don’t just happen on district are the 25 units, rather West at Table 3, which doesn’t get a seat in some places an existential threat, Wood- their own. They take a host of than the nearly 4,000 individ- but must stand and lean over the kitchen bury seems to have found the answer, district personnel, mainly vol- uals who belong to the ACBL.) sink. But no one seems to mind — they’re maybe even the Holy Grail. unteers, to organize and run. District board all young enough to have strong backs and District 20 is one of 25 such The 25 units in District 20 are glad to be there. organizations in the American Continued on Page 8 are grouped into nine areas. Contract Bridge League, and Molly Harris The unit boards in each area represents an intermediate D20 President elect a representative (known step between the national as an “area rep”), who serves as a vot- ACBL headquarters and the local units ing member on the district board. to which individual members belong. Eugene Regional: It’s almost here District 20 consists of the ACBL Continued on Page 7 This is a reminder that ing promises to make it even If you need a partner, summertime and the Emerald better. Get your partners for Norma Smith can help you Meet four women Empire is beckoning you to the Gold Rush pairs on Tues- ([email protected] or Winning by a hair | come play bridge July 22-28 day and Saturday, or the 299er 541-686-3061). I hope to see with a secret to their success | 7 at Eugene’s Valley River Inn. events being held each day. many of you there! Roundup | What readers say about us | 9 It has always been a great See the schedule on page 3 — Marie Ashton, INSIDE WWBC | Medford pair is second in world | 11 playing site and the remodel- or online at acbld20.org. D20 tournament manager Page 2 The District 20 Trumpet July/August 2013 Can the gay club save bridge? Reflections from a Retiree I was at the Vancouver Regional when I It also made me realize that, despite received an important news tip. At the what I said before, when you love the The rare one-level cuebid time, only my first issue had published, game as much as I do, it doesn’t matter At the Emerald Bridge Club, I held Then at the Idaho Falls Regional, I wit- the one with the feature introducing me, who you play it with. I want to see the ´ K Q ♥ Q10 9 5 2 © 6 5 4 ® A 8 3, both nessed this dummy in a hand-dealt with its pesky question about whether guys I met there discover that. vulnerable at matchpoints. The strange teams game. A super-sub-Yarborough there was anything I didn’t like about But in my time there I was able to see auction: consisting of ´ 6 5 ♥ 76 4 3 2 © 76 4 bridge. And my memorable answer about some of the obstacles preventing these 5 3 2. At our table declarer opened 1 , it not being a good way to meet cute guys. players from joining the ACBL and at- West North East South ® ´ P 1NT P we competed in diamonds and the big An alert reader notified me she had lo- tending more games outside their own hand bid 3 down 300. Our teammates 1♥ Dbl P1´ ® cated the mother lode. non-sanctioned club. started with 2NT. After a 3 transfer and Those weren’t Jan Yocom’s exact words, The first, biggest step Woodbury could P 1NT 2® 2♥ © PP2NT AP an unfavorable 5-1 trump break, de- but after meeting Zack Woodbury and take to encourage this would be getting a clarer with an even worse de- some of his friends at a game at the Mult- sanction. Allowing members to earn mas- After pass-1NT-pass I am con- clared hand was down 300 for a nomah Athletic Club, she knew there was terpoints in the nurturing environment templating doubling 2♥ for the push board. The odds for hold- a big story here. So she contacted he’s built could do a lot to in- lead when RHO bids 1♥. I as- ing a seven-high hand are a for- Marie Ashton, who told me. spire them to pursue the game sume he meant to bid 2♥ so I midable 254,397 to 1. “I hear some of them are really more seriously. double. Pass to partner who opts cute,” she said. While Woodbury and I were to bid 1´, the rare one-level cue- Directors diffuse a power outage Although my editorial duties playing together at the Portland bid. The bidding proceeds pass, Idaho Falls was hit with a leave little time for feature writ- Spring Sectional, Diane Cullen 1NT, 2®, 2♥, pass, pass. We are power outage at 9:50 a.m. Friday, ing, it was clear this was a matter encouraged him to send his in a great spot but the opponents Jeff Taylor May 17. I would have to personally inves- players to Flo Savage’s classes — bid again and go for a number. Retiree in Chief The directors moved the morn- tigate. My busy schedule pushed also an excellent idea which Score a top for this unusual cue. ing events into the foyer and set up tables anywhere there was light — that until after my May deadline. would greatly benefit all of them. Against the odds: Two sub-Yarboroughs When the appointed time came, The club’s nurturing environ- foyer, halls, bar and restaurant. Anything A week later at the Emerald I pick up to keep the games going. Power came I arrived — rushed and overdue Chip Dombrowski ment has been successful in this machine-dealt gem, 8 5 8 76 5 3 Editor ´ ♥ back on at 12:30 and we played at these for a haircut — at the door to keeping its members coming 75 4 2 5 2. Partner opens 1 and Woodbury’s condo, where I was back and allowing new players to © ® ´ locations. Then the directors moved all misplays the hand here, making only the tables back for the evening session. greeted in a relatively high-pitched integrate quickly, but it hasn’t one. The odds of holding an eight-high voice by Mason Suehs, who was wearing a done much to prepare members to play Congratulations Steve, Brian and John. hand are 16,959 to one. I play a lot so Thanks to www.rpbridge.net/7z77.htm, tank top that showed off his bulging mus- elsewhere — where they don’t have 40 that is about one every four or five years. cles. I knew I was in the right place. minutes to get through three boards and Richard Pavlichek’s site for odds on various Congratulations to the West who made hand types, including the Yarboroughs. My hosts, to their unapparent discom- have to bid without referring to a textbook. three hearts with this dog opposite fort, did not — at least until three-fourths The club could do more to strike a bal- ´ A K Q 72 ♥ K J 10 © A J 8 ® J 9. It is Jeff Taylor is District 20’s former presi- of the way through our 79% game, when ance between those goals, particularly by even harder to be a declarer when hold- dent. He can be reached at Woodbury, my partner, decided to ask. creating different classes of games. With ing zilch. [email protected]. Since it was deemed I fit the criteria for their jobs and busy lives, most members membership, I was invited back. So a aren’t available to play more than once a week later, there I was, with a fresh hair- week. But perhaps alternating weeks cut, a tighter shirt and a wider smile. could be split between games designed to It didn’t stop there. For three weekends integrate the beginners and games de- Seaside: D20’s biggest regional in May, I infiltrated this delightful group, signed to allow the intermediates to de- Continued from Page 1 start every day. On Sunday, we promise to driving four hours one way to get there velop. That would mean no packet — get you on the road by 6 p.m. more events than some of our smaller re- and posing as a young, attractive gay pro- bridge isn’t meant to be played open-book. Mary Alice Seville, district education liai- gionals. We’ve added a 299er game at 9 fessional — luckily, a role that required Woodbury has done a great thing in in- son, is bringing nationally known Jerry a.m. each day, in addition to 99er and not too much stretch. troducing the game of bridge to 50-some Helms for a three day seminar, Thursday- 299er games at 1 and 7 pm. You asked for It was always fun and I had a great time young guys and creating a forum that Saturday. See our website for a flyer or con- it: there will be four Gold Point pair events, despite the glacial pace, and had good keeps them interested in coming back. tact Mary Alice at [email protected]. Tuesday through Friday. New knockouts games with both of my random partners, But the work of turning them into bridge If you have any questions, there are Gregg St. Cyr and Jonathan Cook. players isn’t done yet. I hope he makes it. plenty of people to help: our local chairs Gil and Ann Gramson at 503-861-1133 or [email protected], our Inter- mediate/Newcomer Coordinator, Margi NEW ACBL MEMBERS Ask John Redden at 503-805-2103 or D20INCoord @yahoo.com or drop me a note at Colette Agresti, Medford OR Barbara Fish, Redding CA Louis Meir, Willits CA Continued from Page 16 [email protected]. Terry Akana, Kapolei HI James Fish, Redding CA Gavin Milligan, Corvallis OR has extra heart length, it is easy to imag- Need a partner? Sue Kroning can help at Sarah Bobb, Kailua Kona HI Joann Freed, Kailua Kona HI Kay Pankratz, La Center WA ine a crossruff producing ten tricks. Of 503-738-7817 or [email protected]. Joseph Bonawitz, Meridian ID David Gildersleeve, Ashland OR Mary Pascale, Chicago Park CA course, he might have jumped to 3♥ with Leatia Bortness, Portland OR Rosemary Goodman, Portland OR Sondra Parsons, Keizer OR that hand. It is rarely burdensome to de- Teri Bratt, Kelso WA Janet Guiley, Bend OR Gary Quanstrom, Bend OR fend a relatively high contract (and who Janet Burk, Chico CA Kathy Hafdahl, Keizer OR Richard Rettig, Corvallis OR is to say that the opponents have quit Carina Cassim, Portland OR Joyce Hammerschmith, Salem OR Eleanor Savage, Ashland OR bidding?) when holding five trumps, two www.acbld20.org Donna Cohen, Bend OR Cyndy Hatcher, Bend OR Ann Schneider, Lake Oswego OR aces, and a queen that is likely to be fa- Janne Davis, Eugene OR Dolores McCann, Bend OR Jerry Smith, Nampa ID vorably placed. If East and South both Owen Dawson, Roseburg OR Christina Maki, Redding CA Herbert Sparks, Corvallis OR pass, West can make an accurate evalua- The District 20 Trumpet Barbara Dowling, Corvallis OR Harold Thieman, Auburn CA tion of his trump length, his number of Vol. 9, No. 4 • July/August 2013 Clifford Fairchild, Corvallis OR Virginia Weis, Corvallis OR clubs and defensive strength. In all hon- Offical publication of the Susan Fairchild, Corvallis OR Welcome! Wanda Wynne, Portland OR esty, however, I would probably compete American Contract Bridge League with 3♥ and, after South doubles and District 20 the dummy comes down, pray that I can 6512 SW Midmar Place emerge with eight tricks in order to sal- Portland OR 97223-7517 vage a couple of matchpoints. Bridge is Phone: (503) 244-5733 www.acbld20.org indeed a strange game. On this hand, no The Ace of Clubs one has done anything outrageous, yet The District 20 Trumpet is published six times subsequent actions are fraught with dan- a year in January, March, May, July, Septem- ger and the chance for a plus is small. ber and November. It is distributed free to Senior Sectional clubs in Oregon and Northern California and Questions for Ask John can be sent to small parts of Washington and Idaho. Aug. 3-4, 2013 [email protected]. All sectional announcements are free. 3800 SW Cedar Hills Blvd., Suite 102 • Beaverton, OR 97005 • (503) 646-8252 Editor: Chip Dombrowski North Bend, OR daturaS yy,, A . 3ug 10 a.m. Single session pairs Deaths Ads: Susan Chambers, Sunset Bay Media Printing: Oregon Lithoprint, .m.3 p.m.3 Single session pairs John Berg — 66, of Oroville CA died McMinnville, OR Feb. 12, 2013. Deadlines: The deadline for the September Sundayy,, A . 4ug 10 a.m. and TBA Swiss TTeamseams 2 sessions — 102, of Salem OR Gilbert “Pop” Groff 2013 issue is Friday, Aug. 2, for free sectional S ti caatr tions: open/2000/750 died March 9. ads and all articles except unit reports. The Mary Alice Hunt — 80, of Vancouver deadline for unit reports is Friday, Aug. 9. unch serserL bvunch weted een sessions on Sunday for $5 WA died May 28, 2013. Please send to the editor, Chip Dombrowski. Director: Michael WeWeber yPla er fees: Kay Rhinehart — 76, of Kelso WA died Email [email protected], phone: (541) 756-6267, address: 888 Vermont St. #3C, on: perChair son: Cynthia Sinn, (503) 579-4290 ACBL members: $8 May 1, 2013. — 79, of Springfield North Bend OR 97459. shipstnerarP J: releehWmi ,r (503) 860-0563; Unpaid/non-ACBL members: $9 Frank Shineman Players with 0-5 masterpoints play free! OR died May 24, 2013. New Life Masters: Please send a photo for [email protected] Ernestine Simpson — age unknown, of publication by email or snail mail (it can be Stratifications maymay be adjusted upon Director’s discretion Sanction No.: 1308094 Boise ID died May 13, 2013. returned). July/August 2013 The District 20 Trumpet Page 3 NAP and GNT Four teams advance to Atlanta in GNT; participation up By Rich Carle D20 NA Events Coordinator This year for the first time all flights of the D20 GNT Finals were conducted online to provide access for most of the players in our large geographical area. This was a huge success since partici- pation was up almost 60%, 19 teams versus 12 from last year. Play took place simultaneously at six venues in Boise, Eugene, Honolulu, Medford, Portland and Redding. There were minor hic- cups but by and large the event went smoothly. Flight C: Betsy McCormick, Carolyn Murphy, Diane Mackenzie and Nancy Jonske. The winning teams were: Flight A (3 teams) — Don Tofte, Jon Bartlett and Hal Montgomery Flight A: Flo Savage, Jon Bartlett, Don Tofte, Irene Pickett and Hal Montgomery. of Portland with Irene Pickett These teams will represent D20 Dallas in March 2014. and Flo Savage of Beaverton. at the Summer NABC in Atlanta Subsidies and fundraising Flight B (8 teams) — Atul Khare, starting Aug. 1. We wish them all The ACBL administers subsi- David Castles and Ralph Hender- the best of times! Look for results dies for NAP while districts pro- son of Portland; Chris Gibson of in the next issue of the Trumpet. Beaverton; Laurie Rowe of Eugene; vide them for GNT. However, the and David Straube of Vancouver. North American Pairs (NAP) Grass Roots Fund program offers Flight C (3 teams) — Betsy Mc- We are in the midst of the club- districts a way to augment the Cormick, Carolyn Murphy, Diane qualifying period for the NAP that existing subsidies. Clubs can run Mackenzie and Nancy Jonske, all continues through August. Re- one fund game per sanctioned of Portland. member that you must qualify at session most months that pay Championship Flight (5 teams) a club in order to play in the dis- black points at 70% of sectional — Marc Zwerling, Mark Tolliver, trict finals on Saturday, Oct. 26 rating. One dollar per player is Randy Pickett and John (Flights B and C) and collected and included in the Lusky, all of Portland. Sunday, Oct. 27 (Flight monthly report, so it is a rela- To augment their A) — exemptions from tively painless way to raise funds. squad to six players, club-qualifying are not Message to club owners: Run as Eric Stoltz of Portland available. Three pairs many NAP club-qualifyers and and Roger McNay of in each flight will be el- Grass Roots Fund games as you Beaverton were added igible to advance to can to give your players better from the second place the national finals at chances for qualifying and receiv- Flight B: Atul Khare, Chris Gibson, David Straube, Laurie Rowe, Ralph Henderson and team. the Spring NABC in ing a substantial subsidy. Eric Stoltz, Roger McNay David Castles.

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Page 4 The District 20 Trumpet July/August 2013 The Sectional Section Sutter Buttes, Medford, Vancouver, Bend, Eureka are hosts Sutter Buttes session Swiss team event will begin on Sunday at 10:30 a.m. “Jeopardy” once featured an answer of The entry fee is $9 ($10 for unpaid and “The Smallest Mountain Range in the non-ACBL members). Players with less World,” to which the question was “What than 5 masterpoints play for free. There is are the Sutter Buttes?” improved air circulation for this venue. The Sutter Buttes Sectional will be held For more information contact tourna- Aug. 2-4 in Yuba City, where you can look ment co-chairs Sandee Canton 360-835- to the west and see this worldly treasure. 8055 or Linda Tubbs 360-921-4806. To Rarely will you find a more hospitable find a partner, contact Steve Tubbs at group of bridge players. Whiteaker Hall is 360-921-4806. a great facility with comfortable air condi- tioning and ample parking. People rave about our homemade munchies and door Bend prizes that are available at every session. The High Desert Sectional, held Aug. See our ad on page 3 for the particulars 23-25 in Bend, is hard to beat! We offer: on where, when and what will be played at © Unbelievable scenery our 43rd annual event. Saturday’s Open © Warm weather Pairs will be regionally-rated International © Great competition Fund games. © Charming location When you make your reservations and © Unique (and plentiful) gift baskets. plan to play bridge you may also want to The “smallest mountian range in the world” provides scenic vistas near the site of the Sutter Buttes Sectional. The members of the Cascade and Red- take in a rural community happening with mond duplicate bridge clubs look forward our Yuba-Sutter Fair and Farmers Market players can take in a performance at the Vicki Williams is partnerships chair. Call to welcoming you to Central Oregon. Fri- going on the same weekend. Oregon Shakespeare Festival in nearby her at 541-734-5844 or email her at day and Saturday games (stratified open For questions regarding the tournament, Ashland, with 10 plays in the offing. Go to [email protected] if you need a partner. pairs) begin at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. — leav- directions to the playing site, or informa- www.osfashland.org to see the schedule For other information, call Cowles at 541- ing plenty of time to enjoy the many tion about accommodations and restau- and to buy tickets. 482-6314 or unit president Jim Flint at restaurants of the greater Bend area — or rants, call tournament manager Mary Sectional play will be held at the Dan 541-482-2165. take a stroll along the river — or a quick Mayfield at 530-755-0116 or email mary- Voorhies Bridge Center in Phoenix OR, sunset drive. Endless possibilities exist. [email protected]. just south of Medford at 4149 S. Pacific Vancouver Sunday’s Swiss Team event begins at 10 Highway, near exit 24 off I-5. a.m. with a second session to follow and Aug. 16-18 marks the dates of the Van- Sessions Friday and Saturday are at 10 the price includes lunch. Come join the Medford couver Summer Sectional, held at the a.m. and 3 p.m. On Sunday, Unit 484 will fun. You won’t be disappointed. The play is the thing, on and off the make Subway sandwich lunches available beautiful Fairway Village Clubhouse, bridge table at the Rogue Valley Summer for $5 each. See the ad on this page for 15509 SE Fernwood Drive, Vancouver WA. Sectional Aug. 9-11. further details on the games and fees. There will be free coffee, tea, water and Eureka There is bridge for everybody, with An array of snacks will be provided by an abundance of yummy snacks each day. The Eureka Sectional will be held Sept. novice pairs and stratified open pairs ses- the unit and by unit members. Friday’s pairs events are at 1 and 7 p.m. 6-8 at the Humboldt Grange in Eureka. sions twice daily on Friday and Saturday, “We’re famous for our food,” said tour- Saturday’s pairs events are at 10:30 a.m. Sessions are at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Fri- and Swiss teams on Sunday. nament chair John Cowles, “thanks to the and 3:30 p.m. Each pairs session will offer day and Saturday and start at 10 Sunday. And with the early start times, bridge generosity of our players.” stratified open and 299er events. A two- See our ad on page 5 for details.

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Dan Voorhies Bridge Center, Phoenix, Oregon Saturday, August 17, 2013 Richard Spychalski Memorial Stratified Open Pairs 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. 299er Stratified Pairs 10:30 a.m. Garland Wilson 299er Stratified Pairs 3:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9 (Single Sessions) Novice Pairs (0 - 200) * 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Sunday August 18, 2013 UNIT 452 MEMORIAL Swiss Teams - Stratiflighted - Two-Sessions 10:30 a.m. and TBA Open Pairs 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Open Strats 299er Strats Team Strats

Saturday, Aug. 10 A = 1500+ A = 150-300 A = 3000+ Novice Pairs (0 - 200) * (single sessions) 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. B = 750-1500 B = 50-150 X = 0-3000 Open Pairs Play Through 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. C = 0-750 C = 0-50 B = 750-1500 (Single Session Entries Will Be Sold) C = 300-750 D = 0-300 Scoring: 20 Victory Point Scale Sunday, Aug. 11 Swiss by team average 10 a.m. STRATS FOR ALL EVENTS ARE BASED ON THE AVERAGE MASTERPOINT HOLDING OF THE PAIR OR TEAM * Subway sandwich lunch available * Afternoon Session TBA Head Director: John Gram * Novice games depend on player availability Sanction Number: S1308035 Tournament Manager: Sandee Canton: 360.835.8055, email: [email protected] Linda Tubbs: 360.921.4806, email: [email protected] Tournament Director: Steve Kaessner Concerts & Plays! Partnerships: Steve Tubbs: 360.921.4806, email: [email protected] With early play times, you can Tournament Chair attend a Britt Music Festival concert Club Info: Phone: 360.737.3772, Website: www.acbld20.org/vbc John Cowles, 541-482-6314 [email protected] or a play at the Oregon Shakespeare Partnerships Festival in the evening! Check out Entry Fee: $9; $10 for unpaid and non-ACBL members; 0-5 pasterpoints play free Vicki Williams, 541-734-5844 [email protected] their websites: Other information www.osfashland.org Jim Flint, 541-482-2165 [email protected] www.brittfest.org FREE Coffee, tea, water, and snacks Directions Fans provided to improve air circulation To get to the Dan Voorhies PLAYER FEES Bridge Center: From north or $7 per player per session with fewer than 50 MPs $9 per session players with 50+ MPs ($10 non- and unpaid ACBL member) Medford, go south on Fern STRATIFICATIONS Valley Road, turn right at Main Street A = 1250 + B = 500 -1250 C = 0 - 5 0 0 bridge center. July/August 2013 The District 20 Trumpet Page 5

Bridge With McKenzie Fundamentals of bidding: Control Bids

get established by the control bid itself. — a game going hand with primary dia- or second- (kings, singletons) round con- A cuebid by any other name monds and a spade fit. Now, a new suit trols below game level, but we stick to first- Examples of control bids: bid by opener would be a control bid. round controls above the level of game. So, The forefathers of bridge did a lot of In (c), this is just a cuebid — this says 1 (P) 3 (P) 4 could be either a 1) 1´ (P) 2NT (P) 3´ (P) 4© ◗ ´ ´ © things right, but here’s one that they did nothing about a control in the heart suit first- or second-round control, but very wrong: 2) 1© (P) 1´ (P) 3´ (P) 4® — it’s just a game-forcing spade raise. ◗ 1´ (P) 2NT (P) 4´ (P) 54© definitely In the auctions 3) 1´ (P) 2♥ (P) 3♥ (P) 4® promises an ace or a void in diamonds. ◗ (1®) 2® 4) 1´ (2♥) 3♥ (P) 4♥ When should we control bid? We can safely play this way because if Now that we have a general idea of which we’re in the slam zone, we can check for ◗ 1´ (2♥) 3♥ and auctions are right for control bids, let’s talk keycards via 4NT to find out if partner’s ◗ 1´ (P) 3´ (P) 4®, In (1), 2NT forced to game and set about which hands are right for them. controls were first- or second-round. the 2 bid, the 3 bid, and the 4 bid spades as trumps. 3´ is a conventional re- ® ♥ ® There are three types of control bidding The second control bid in a suit promises are called the same thing: cuebids. The first sponse that shows no shortness. Now new suits are control bids. auctions: When you are unlimited, when both first- and second-round control; by- one, a direct cuebid, is generally played as partner is unlimited, and when both part- In (2), 3 set the trump suit, but didn’t passing a control bid denies a control in a two-suited action, ´ ners are unlimited. force to game; but responder’s bidding on that suit, unless you bid it later. For example, and could be the sub- When just you are limited, you must commits the partnership to at least game. say spades are trump. If I control bid 4©, ject of its own article. control bid if you can. Since opener is limited, responder would bypassing 4®, but later bid 5®, I will defi- The second, a cuebid 1 (P) 1 (P) 1NT (P) 3 (P) ? bid 4 if that was all he was interested in; © ´ ´ nitely have first-round control in diamonds of the opponents’ suit ´ You’ve shown a balanced 12-14, and therefore, anything between 3 and 4 and second-round control in clubs — and in a competitive auc- ´ ´ partner has set the trump suit and forced has to be a slam try. I’ll have real extra values because I was al- tion, shows a good to game. No matter how bad your hand is, In (3) and (4), the trump suit has been ways planning on continuing past game. (but not necessarily he’s aching to hear about your controls. set and the control bidder is going beyond game-forcing) raise When only your partner is limited, you Why use control bids? the three level. Whether a bid is a control for partner’s suit. But can feel free to control bid, but you must That's all well and good, but why not bid or not has nothing to do if it’s the op- today, we’re talking have true slam interest. No reason to re- just use Blackwood? Why go through all McKenzie Myers ponents’ suit or not. about the third type this trouble? Bridge With McKenzie veal the location of your high cards to the of cuebid, which opponent if your intention is to never get Control bids are an intelligent way to find bridge literature is These are not control bids: past game. fitting cards for slams. Holding ®KQxx, slowly turning to calling a control bid. a) 1© (P) 1´ (P) 2´ (P) 3® When neither partner is limited, things you're thrilled to hear partner control bid b) 1´ (P) 2© (P) 3© (P) 3´ get a little hairy. Many auctions have got- the ®A; holding ®xxx, you're less happy What’s a control bid? ten out of control (pun not intended!) about it. Blackwood (or its descendant, c) 1´ (3♥) 4♥ A control bid shows exactly what you’d when neither partner limits their hands, Keycard) is an intelligent way to stay out of think — a control. Control in a suit is a and they get to the six level holding all the a slam off two aces. It's only right to use value that keeps the bad guys from cashing In (a), the partnership is not yet in a controls but only 13 HCP opposite 13. Blackwood when the answer to your ques- two tricks in a specific suit: an ace, a king, game-forcing auction. 3® is a help-suit When neither you nor your partner have tion immediately tells you how high to play. a void, or a singleton. Generally, when con- game try; the final contract could still be limited your hand, you should only control Next time you're about to bid 4NT, do trol bidding, you keep things as cheap as 3´ if responder’s hand doesn’t fit well. bid with extra values. This keeps things me this favor: Think about each possible possible, giving partner room to maneuver. In (b), this would seem to meet all the from getting out of hand. response and what you would do over it. If A control bid happens when a partner- criteria: a suit has been raised and the there's even a slight question as to what's ship is in a game-forcing auction and have partnership is in a game-forcing auction, First- or second-round control? right over one of those responses, don't agreed on a suit. The game-force may but responder’s hand is something like My partnerships have a pretty good rule: bid 4NT! Try out your new control bidding have already been established, or it could this: ´ Q J 6 ♥ 10 6 © K Q 10 6 4 ® K Q 2 We’ll happily control bid first- (aces, voids) skills and see how easy it can be.

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The IN! Crowd For Intermediate/Newcomer Players

A sure way to scare partner: passing a cuebid Jerry Helms At the heart of all good bridge partner- Partner RHO Margi LHO ships is a firm grasp of all the agree- Lessons in Eugene Pass 1© ments and understandings that one has I/N mini lessons at Emerald Empire Regional Pass 1´ 2© Pass with one’s partner. Lessons will be 12:15 to 12:45. Pass!! 2♥ (whew) Pass 2NT is coming A sure way to rein- Check the I/N desk for location. force and expand Tuesday: Steve Pessin, Bergen Raises played my 4-1 fit. these is to discuss Wednesday: Don Marsh, New Minor Forcing These hands prompted conversations Thursday: McKenzie Meyers, Ruling the Game to Seaside hands where one ei- about what various calls signified in simi- Friday: Mary Alice Seville, Second Hand: lar sequences. ther has, or witnesses When to Cover: When to Hold Yes, “Ask Jerry” from the Bridge Bul- a misunderstanding Saturday: Harvey Bush, Ethics and I play it as Michaels now that I’ve had letin will be there. Jerry is known for his that results in a dis- Conduct at the Bridge Table the conversation. And what is the differ- fast-paced, educational and entertaining aster or a narrow es- ence if you bid 1NT in the 2© spot? presentations. This seminar, Suit De- cape. Again, those darn pesky partnership What does the 2© bid mean in your fense: Take More of Their Tricks More Margi Redden I witnessed two partnership? Oddly enough, we were the agreements — do you have one? Often, will be such educational However, I’m sure you will get three D20 I/N Coordinator only ones in 4´. no exception. hands, in the same different experts to give three different or The second 2© hand, with a different Jerry Helms vein, earlier this week. cast of characters (are we not as bridge better treatments. That’s why going over Suit Defense: Take More The first was: players all characters?) the hands afterwards is so much fun. So of Their Tricks More Often K Q if you never spend the time to go over When: Thursday, ´ A K 9 4 3 K J 10 ´ your game with either a mentor and/or Friday and Saturday ♥ J 10 6 4 © K J 8 7 4 ♥ ideally a regular partner, how can your mornings from 9 to J 5 3 11:30 a.m., Oct. 3-5 ® A J 6 © partnership improve? 8 (This is one seminar; 7 4 A 9 3 ® I’m looking forward to going over lots of ´ ´ not three stand-alone A 9 7 5 4 Q 6 2 ´ Q10 7 ´ 6 2 ♥ ♥ hands at the Wednesday evening New- presentations.) ♥ 9 8 ♥ A Q 5 3 2 Jerry Helms © Q © 10 6 5 2 comer party (between sessions) in Eugene. Where: Best Western © K 76 2 © 10 ® K Q 9 5 3 ® 10 8 7 Mike Lawrence has a wonderful book Don’t miss this on the Prom, Seaside ® Q10 6 2 ® A 9 5 4 3 ´ J 10 8 6 5 2 about partnership systems that will be opportunity to Cost: $95 if registered ´ J 8 5 before Sept. 1; $100 after. ♥ 8 3 available in Eugene to buy. We will be sharpen your ♥ K 7 © A 9 3 awarding copies of the book to the win- defensive skills. © A Q 9 8 4 ® 4 2 ning pairs of the Saturday 299er event at It is geared toward newcomer, intermedi- ® K J 7 So what are the odds of having the same the Emerald Empire Regional, July 22- ate and advanced intermediate players strange auction within the same week? The second time it happened, the auc- 28. At the same regional there are won- but all are welcome to attend. tion went: derful speakers, Tuesday through LHO Partner RHO Margi Flyers with registration forms should be See next column Saturday at 12:15 p.m. and at 6:15 p.m. available through your club or teacher. If Pass 1© Pass 1´ not, email [email protected] and re- 2©! Dbl 3©?3´ All strange bids are forcing (ASBAF) — I/N Coordinator Margi Redden can be quest one. Pass 3NT Pass 4´ please don’t pass 2©, partner. I almost reached at [email protected]. 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For four coastal ladies, the secret Winning by a hair to bridge success is in the hair By Jen Dombrowski Duvall has been going to Cook “winning haircut”? The Trumpet for about five years now. She’s not The answer is yes. But you’ll sure when she first discovered her want to call in advance. Cook’s Four ladies from North Bend “magical” powers, but she esti- haircut has become so popular, have a trick up their sleeves. An mates a track record even better Larcom makes her appointments ace in the hole. The secret to their than Larcom’s. Nine times out of six months in advance! bridge-winning success. A phe- 10, Duvall takes home a win when Cook sees each of the four nomenon so accurate, it’s recently she walks into a bridge game with players about once a month for been coined “the winning haircut.” a new haircut. But she’s hoping regular haircuts. She enjoys hav- That’s right. If you want to tri- to keep this marvel hush-hush. ing them in the salon. “Those are umph over your next bridge tour- “Of course, we don’t some fun, fun ladies,” she nament, you’re going to need to want everyone to know What superstitious said. get your hair done. about this, because we things do you do for At this point, Larcom Sharon Larcom has been don’t want to share her luck at bridge? Be a doesn’t believe anyone is going to Karen Cook at Seido unique talents,” Duvall part of our next poll at intimidated to play with Salon in North Bend for more muses. “And we cer- the Eugene Regional. her on haircut days, but than 30 years, even following her tainly don’t want men winks, “with Marilyn and to various salons all over the city. Stylist Karen Cook, second from right, poses at Seido Salon with clients, from left, to start going to see her!” Lucy, they should be.” “Karen is so good,” Larcom says. Lucy Sorenson, Sharon Larcom, Marilyn Duvall and Linda Jordan. So what is Cook’s secret? Spe- Duvall believes the only players “I can forgive anything for anyone This came to our attention re- In fact, it happens so often that cial chemicals in the shampoo? intimidated by this magical haircut except my hairdresser.” Lucky for cently when a reporter ran into Cook started ending every hair- Fairy dust on the scissors? Lar- are the other three who already Larcom, she never has to worry Larcom at the salon, where she cut by saying “another winning com jokes, “The winning sham- know about it. “But after this arti- about getting anything less than divulged her secret, predicting a day for you at bridge.” poo is a secret recipe.” We asked cle, I can see the club shaking in a winning haircut from Cook. win in that afternoon’s game. It But Larcom wasn’t the only Cook herself, but she just giggled their boots when we walk in A few years ago, Larcom started sounded bold in light of her last- one benefitting from Cook’s mys- and mused, “Oh, there could be a looking fabulous,” Duvall gleams. noticing a pattern: If a haircut place finish the previous week, but terious hair-cutting skills. Lucy secret formula.” Feeling lucky? Call up Cook and from Cook fell on the same day when the scores came out that Sorenson and Marilyn Duvall Now, the question on every ask for “the winning haircut.” Who as a bridge game, at least seven day, Larcom’s name was indeed caught on. Later, Linda Jordan bridge player’s mind — can just knows? You just might walk out of times out of 10, Larcom won. on top. became a client. anyone walk in and ask for the your next bridge game a winner.

GNT: Matches can be reviewed online Harris: Overview of D20 governance Continued from Page 1 matches against the Stoltz team. The final Continued from Page 1 bring online capability to all the flights this was divided into four 13-board sets. year. With the geographic diversity of our GNT at the Atlanta NABC in August. To aug- In addition to the nine area reps, the The Stoltz team took the first and last set district, there is a huge advantage in being ment their numbers, the winners invited ACBL district director (currently Merlin Vil- by a combined 17 IMPs, but 13 IMPs from able to play online, and we hope for a sig- Stoltz and McNay to join them. hauer) is elected (by all the unit boards in the third set and the carryover would have nificant increase in the number of teams the district) as a voting member of the dis- The two final teams advanced after 10 been enough for Zwerling even without its competing in future years. Rich has also trict board. The district director serves on eight-board rounds of round-robin compe- huge second set, won by 40 IMPs. done an outstanding job as our webmaster, the national ACBL board of directors. tition, with each of the five entering teams In that set, there were three double-digit and I urge you to visit and explore our Dis- Other elected district board members are playing the four others twice and sitting out swings when games that made at one table trict 20 website, www.acbld20.org. the three members of the ACBL Board of twice. Since all matches were played online, were set at the other. See bboteams Governors, and the first and second alter- Goal: Increasing membership board-by-board results and hand records .com/D20_Open_Final.htm for details. nate district directors. These board mem- When I started this position in February, are available at http://bboteams.com Below, members of one of the three bers do not vote, but are eligible, together I had several goals, one of which was to in- /D20_Open_GNT.htm. teams that didn’t reach the final recount with the area reps, to become an officer of crease our membership in District 20. In Going into the final, the Zwerling team their experience playing Zwerling in the the board. The board may elect any individ- order to do this, we need to provide stu- had a 23-IMP carryover from its earlier round robin phase. ual ACBL member residing in a unit within dents a path from beginning (and interme- District 20 as president, but only the above diate) bridge classes to duplicate games board members are eligible to be elected as and tournaments. vice president, secretary or treasurer. Two teachers in the Seaside unit have es- Playing the GNT champs — All of these board members are elected tablished a unique way to introduce their for three-year terms on a staggered basis, students to duplicate. Twice a month, and their expiration dates are shown on Sandy Baker and Anne Gramson organize with clothes on: one pair’s tale the District 20 website. District board meet- a Sunday afternoon 299er game at the ings are held in conjunction with our re- Gramson house, and invite their students. By Ian and Charlene Martindale ing in one location, we are far ahead. I hope a day will come when someone may gional tournaments, and are open to any Sandy and Anne go the extra mile by pro- ACBL member. The next district board viding dinner afterwards! They are no We have been playing on Bridge Base be able to open an online club in coopera- meeting (which is announced in the meet- doubt at least partially responsible for the Online (BBO) for about five years and are tion with the ACBL and BBO, and stage ing minutes posted on the D20 website) is relatively large increase in ACBL member- pleased to be able to compete in real time events such as a district-wide team tour- scheduled for Thursday, July 25, in Eugene. ship in the Seaside unit in recent months. while still wearing our pajamas and nament or ladder competition. While not everyone can provide dinners fondling our coffee cups. On only a couple The weekend after Flight B and C, it District staff to recent bridge class graduates, there are of occasions have we been forced to an- was our turn to cope with those sharpies There are three paid professionals asso- other ways of easing the transition from in- swer the doorbell to be surprised by from out west, and while we had our mo- ciated with District 20: Marie Ashton, Mar- troductory class to club game. The Eastside friends just dropping in for a visit, requir- ments, we too were shrugged aside in the ilyn Vilhauer and Chip Dombrowski. Marie Bridge Club in Portland has an active men- ing a run for dressing gowns or muumuus round robin phase of the competition. is our business manager and our tourna- tor program. Each mentor and mentee pur- for decency. They are astounded that we The winners certainly played well and de- ment manager, and also serves as an officer chases a discounted ticket good for eight can keep our sleeping attire so late in the served to win. We congratulate them. on our board. Marilyn (formerly our tour- club games, and commits to staying after- day, but the technology makes it seem a We lost 13 IMPs on this board from our nament manager) negotiates the contracts wards or otherwise finding the time to an- natural thing to do. Can’t argue with a match against the Zwerling team because at our regional tournament sites, and Chip alyze the hands. One incentive for the system that allows us to be so casual and our teammates failed to set 6 and our serves as the Trumpet editor. Marie and ´ mentor is the follow-on opportunity to be- still earn a few masterpoints. table mates failed to set 3NT. Declarer Marilyn have been associated with the dis- come the mentee of a better player. We were pleased to host the Boise was north at both tables. trict board for many years, and are prima- At the Ace of Clubs, also in the Portland teams competing in Flight B and C in the rily responsible for the success of our ´ A K 10 6 area, there is a small but active group of recent District 20 GNT finals as they regional tournaments, which has much to ♥ 9 8 5 pre-duplicate players who use the club struggled with and eventually lost out to do with our financial solvency. And you can © A K J 4 classroom for continuing education. Flo the winners from the Portland and Salem see Chip’s excellent work in the pages of ® J 2 Savage teaches three classes each week to areas. The main point is that teams from this publication. ´ 2 ´ J 5 3 these players, and also directs a 99er game many locations in this large district of In addition to the elected board mem- ♥ QJ ♥ A K 76 4 3 2 on Sundays that provides an entry point for ours were able to make a short, in-city bers, there is a baker’s dozen of appointed © Q10 8 75 © 9 3 2 class graduates. Irene Pickett teaches a brief drive and compete with players in distant coordinators and committee chairs. I am ® 10 9 8 6 5 ® — class that is followed by a 199er supervised- places in real time. Participation was in- profoundly grateful for all of these wonder- ´ Q 9 8 74 play game of perhaps 18 or 20 tables. And creased from last year’s event, when only ful volunteers (and professionals!) who have ♥ 10 the parties! The Ace has always been known the open flight played online, and as play- stepped up to help the district to promote © 6 for its potlucks and parties, but especially ers accept the idea that this is how these bridge. ® A K Q 74 3 for the ones that Irene organizes. events will evolve to be played in the com- While looking forward to describing more Ironically, to beat the contracts, both Hope to see you at the Eugene Regional ing years, there should be more and more about what District 20 does in future Trum- defenses require an under-lead of the — and please let me know of any programs players using a keyboard instead of cards. pet articles, I would like to offer kudos to A-K, in my opinion the obvious move at in your area that help our newest players I wonder if a technology may be devel- ♥ our North American Events Coordinator, IMPs. At both tables, a high heart was led, progress from beginning classes to sanc- oped that would allow individuals to play Rich Carle, on successfully running our guaranteeing both contracts. tioned club games. from their home instead of in a supervised Grand National Teams competition online. group, but in terms of the time, effort and Ian Martindale is a district board member The Championship Flight of the GNT tested District President Molly Harris can be expense saved over the traditional gather- and Boise unit reporter. online play in 2012, and Rich was able to reached at [email protected]. Page 8 The District 20 Trumpet July/August 2013

Woodbury: ‘Bridge has been the most awesome thing for our social lives’ Continued from Page 1 But the future of bridge was not the problem he set out to solve. And while his club holds a lot of potential, it remains un- clear whether it will ever become a mean- ingful source of members of the larger bridge community beyond its own insular walls. While Woodbury has brought 10 of his players to one or two of the four tour- naments he’s put in appearances at, few yet have been bitten by eagerness to re- peat the experience. To date, he is the only member to have joined the ACBL. These caveats aside, something remark- able is happening here. Even among those ambivalent about bridge, the club inspires devotion. “It was my saving grace,” said Gregg St. Cyr, an IRS appeals officer originally from Wisconsin. “When I moved here, I didn’t know anyone.” Mason Suehs, a physical therapist, claims to have missed a Friday game “maybe once” in 10 months. “Bridge has been the most awesome thing for our social lives,” said Woodbury, 36. “More than half the guys I didn’t know before bridge.” And therein lies the problem he did set out to solve: the lack of quiet, serious, en- gaging spaces to meet new people in the In the summer, Woodbury holds the first round or two of his games outside on the spacious patio until it gets dark. gay social scene. “We’re at a point where we’re sick of the bars,” Woodbury said. “One of the reasons it’s so popular, we’ve stuck to no alcohol. It’s very intellectual.” Suehs, 31, confirms the alcohol-free pol- icy was one of the reasons he was inter- ested in learning bridge at Woodbury’s club. He originally came with someone he was dating at the time; though they broke up shortly after, both stuck with the game. They learned about it from Facebook, where Suehs’ ex, who knew Woodbury, saw pictures he had posted of the group playing. “More of our friends started asking what it’s about, then bringing in their friends,” said Chris Richard, a co-founder of the club. Tables 4 and 5 crowd Woodbury’s bedroom. Adam Aguilera at 5E and Mason Suehs at 4N sit on the bed. “Posting pictures on Facebook has been effective marketing,” Woodbury said. “It’s young, attractive guys playing bridge. How PJ Berger, who turned 26 in May, was until recently can that not be appealing to young, attrac- the youngest player at the club. tive guys?” While the standard required is less strin- gent than that of the modeling department Technological innovation of Abercrombie & Fitch, looks are one of When games end at Zack Woodbury’s club, the qualities prospective members are results are available within minutes — at least screened for. It’s clearly another policy that as fast as at a tournament or a club that uses has helped build interest in the club. Bridgemates. But Woodbury doesn’t have Other factors are the exclusivity and Bridgemates, and doesn’t even use ACBLscore. limiting opportunities for invited newcom- One of the more impressive aspects of ers to once every two months. Woodbury’s club is its technological innovation. Woodbury designed a system to “By making it private and exclusive, you score games electronically without the need make it more interesting and alluring,” for any expensive equipment beyond what said Woodbury, who works as a head- Jonathan Clark, Mason Suehs, Jordan Johnson and Jared Pierce. Zack Woodbury taught himself bridge. all of his players already carry in their pockets. hunter. “By reducing the supply, you in- Throughout the game, North players enter crease the demand.” A year later, the group took its first out- Such an idea might be greeted with contracts played and results on their cell At the most recent newcomer night in ing to a tournament, bringing two tables skepticism by players at established clubs phones into an Excel spreadsheet accessed May, there were 11 new players. to the 0-50 game at Portland’s winter sec- with established partners, but here the through Google Docs. Even after one is invited, there’s still a tional, where Woodbury and Dustin O’Neil players love it. Woodbury’s spreadsheet knows the move- ment and the vulnerability of each board and chance they won’t be invited back — if placed first in C. “Random partners have been a godsend,” can convert the number of tricks taken in any they don’t take the game seriously Woodbury rented a house in Seaside for said Tim Heilman, a software developer. contract into a score. At the end of the game, enough. Although providing a social scene a weekend in April in hopes of getting at Woodbury likens the movement of a he runs a macro to matchpoint the game and is the club’s purpose, it’s not just that; least as many to turn out for that sectional, bridge game to speed dating — with some rank the pairs. It’s fast, reliable and cheap. newcomers are expected to make a seri- but although about a dozen stayed over, irony, considering the word speed de- ous effort to learn. only two pairs played in the tournament. scribes very little of what occurs at his enced partners along for the ride, the “Anybody that’s passionate about the “I’m not sure how much I’m going to games, which stretch to four hours as packet seems to inhibit everyone’s ability game is welcome back,” Richard said. keep doing the tournaments,” said St. Cyr, most pairs struggle to complete 15 boards. to progress beyond the need to rely on it. One night in March 2011, Woodbury who went to the armory in January and Part of the difficulty is that all players, Also, the brief two-month intervals between and Richard searched the Internet for in- hasn’t been back. “I do it more for the so- from those in their first game on, are ex- newcomer nights ensure the group as a formation on bridge and found enough to cial aspect, hanging out with the group.” pected to play the same fairly complex sys- whole remains tied to the beginner level. get started teaching themselves. That aspect of the club has found tem. This is required to facilitate random Although the frequency of the new- “My mom always wanted me to play,” greater success. Relationships have partnerships; no one ever needs to discuss comer nights apparently inhibits players’ said Woodbury, who has a couple of other formed — and ended, with apparently lit- what they’re playing because everyone is development, it does serve a purpose. family connections to the game. His dad’s tle impact on members’ ability to stay theoretically on the same page. From the standpoint of the club’s mission cousin is Wendy Ulman, and Betty Ross- friends and continue playing together. The To bridge the gaps in knowledge among to afford players opportunities to meet man was married to his grandfather’s club’s latest success story: Suehs and those at the table, players rely on “the new people, the demand for a constant in- brother during the 1940s. However, no Woodbury began dating in May. packet,” a 50-page bidding guide written flux of fresh, new faces is paramount. one in the family ever tried to teach him. One way the club promotes social inter- by Woodbury. Every time a player makes a “The main reason we play is because it As Woodbury puts it, “I had to learn action is by randomly assigning partners. bid, he informs his partner of the cross- introduces us to so many attractive, single, bridge on the Internet.” At the start of the games, each player referenced pages in the packet where the gay guys who have good jobs,” Woodbury It took several months to recruit and draws a card that corresponds to a seat various response bids should be located. said. “I’m now off the market. But I give teach enough players to start a game, assignment: each suit represents a direc- Because familiarity with the packet is full credit to our Friday night bridge which eventually happened in January 2012. tion and the number of spots is the table. essential to keeping potentially less experi- games for finding me an amazing guy.” July/August 2013 The District 20 Trumpet Page 9 Reader roundup

By Chip Dombrowski Eileen Milligan Leigh Wells Donna Espeseth Bob Law Dee Cockfield John Bergland Sue Maly John Guth Bobby Thompson Marie Pinch Editor Pictures. I like to see people I like almost everything. I think When you write about Bend. Everything: the format, the news I like the color pictures At sectionals in so I know who they are the news from other clubs is Dee Cockfield from clubs, John Ashton … How you've added, your style changes Eugene and Portland, when I run into them. really nice. I read every page. Bend much time do you have? of various pages. It looks we asked several Eileen Milligan Donna Espeseth Sue Maly more like a regular newspaper Corvallis Eugene The fact that it’s written. I like Vancouver publication. Well done! readers this question: reading about our unit in the Bobby Thompson What do you like best I like that you have at least one I love the articles on the front Trumpet. I already know I like everything. I like the Klamath Falls about the Trumpet? in-depth article in every issue. page. It’s really the people everything that’s going on, tournament schedules, Here are their It’s not just club news, stories. And the McKenzie Myers but I like seeing it in print. McKenzie, John Ashton. I like Everything. You’re really answers. club news. columns have been excellent. Also I like Mack’s spot. the features on regionals. doing a terrific job. Leigh Wells Bob Law John Bergland John Guth Marie Pinch Springfield Tigard Eugene Days Creek Lake Oswego

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Page 10 The District 20 Trumpet July/August 2013 AROUND THE UNITS College hall of famer makes mama proud; oh the food! Proud mama. That would be good for the unit to have so Donna Espeseth. Her daughter, Eugene/ many qualified directors avail- Nancy, has been selected for in- Springfield able. duction into the Idaho State Uni- ♣♦♥♠ Great to have Ralph and Mary versity Hall of Fame for athletics By John Wolf back. We miss you guys during and academics. Nancy, who was www.emeraldbridgeclub.org the long-dark winters. the high school player-of-the-year By the time this issue of the at Sheldon, starred in basketball passed away recently after a short Trumpet is in your hands, the and softball for the Bengals as battle with bone cancer. No one Eugene Sectional will have taken well as being an outstanding stu- could have been more gracious place. Our thanks go out to Tour- dent academically. Nancy loves at the table than Frank. Nor nament Chair Sherri Morgan for telling the story of how she was could anyone have been a her outstanding efforts. And, of snubbed by one of the tougher competitor. Frank course, the incredible amount of professors on her first was about as steady a work that Sharron Lyons puts in day on campus who said player as one would ever preparing all the food. Wow. And to her, “Oh, you’re an hope to find. When the we appreciate director McKenzie athlete. Athletes never hand was over, there Meyers and partnership chair graduate.” On her gradu- might be a brief “Sorry, Tom McKenna, who was assisted ation day, Nancy made a pard” if he felt he should by Norma Smith. And lots of point of seeking out that have done something dif- other folks helped out, which is same professor, re-intro- Donna Espeseth ferently, and then it was why this has turned into such a ducing herself and an- on to the next board. His special sectional. nouncing, “I am an athlete and I demeanor at the table is an ex- The board has begun the just graduated.” Hmm. Wonder ample for all of us to emulate. process of exploring the feasibil- about the source of that streak of The Emerald Bridge Club has ity of establishing a Heritage feistiness. Nancy is currently war- started a newcomer game on Fund. The consensus of the den of the Idaho Women’s Cor- Monday mornings with an upper board members is that it would rectional Facility in Pocatello. limit of 20MPs. This is a great op- be great if at some point the unit In response to a query regard- portunity for folks new to dupli- had control of a facility that ing the location of the Penticton cate. would be a suitable long-term Regional, one of the higher rank- The unit has some new certi- home for the bridge community. ing officials responded, “It’s fied directors. Judy Nevell, Leigh There is a lot to be sorted out in somewhere near Canada.” Good Wells and Steve Pessin have all this type of undertaking. John to know that the members have passed the ACBL director test. In Bergland is heading up the com- elected “the best and the bright- addition, Betsy Ovitt has been For Sharron Lyons, the job of hospitality chair for the Eugene Sectional translates to mittee looking into all of this. If est” for positions of leadership. spending time learning how to head chef. This is one of five spreads generated by Lyons during the June tournament, you have any ideas/input, please Sad news: Frank Shineman set up and run games. It will be and the picture doesn’t show that off to the right is an entire table much like this. pass your thoughts along to John.

Albany/ Corvallis GP aims to retain EasyBridge graduates ♣♦♥♠ By Bob Peery Grants www.albanycorvallisbridgeclub.org Pass ♣♦♥♠ Albany club is By Mary Louise Hendricks In an effort to bring in new players, the Grants Pass Duplicate Bridge Club offered glad to return to EasyBridge lessons this winter. The 15- week session had an average attendance of 25 enthusiastic learners. After the les- new old home sons, we surveyed them and interviewed The current news from the Albany club six to understand their motivation to learn is our excitement over moving back to bridge and how the club could support the American Legion on June 24. them to continue learning and playing. A few of us have been there to see the Here are three of our newcomers; look for new facilities. There should be plenty of more in the future. Kandy Walsh and her husband moved Photos by Mary Louise Hendricks space, though the aisles may be a little A recently ended 15-week beginning bridge class in Grants Pass drew an average of 25 students each week. narrower than at the church, but we do to Grants Pass from California when their have air conditioning and the window children were school age. After retiring, ers, Barnstormers, square dancing and Bridge lessons are only the first step to- glare should not be a problem. she drove a school bus their church. wards keeping these new players. To sup- Set up will now be tear down — set up and then volunteered at a Mike and Judy also signed up after read- port and retain them we need ongoing — tear down — set up. In the space we nursing home. When she ing the newspaper article. Mike never activities they want at times convenient to hope to use, the Legion has about a saw the newspaper article, played bridge although his friend kept try- them. Consequently, the club imple- dozen larger tables and chairs that will she wanted to join be- ing to drag him into duplicate when he mented a 49er game the second Saturday have to be removed before the game and cause the people pictured was younger, and Judy tried to teach him of each month; workshops such as the replaced afterwards. It will be fun. looked like her and were when they lived in Indiana. Mike describes last one on the Play of the Hand taught by During the past two months we held a having fun. She is chal- himself as being curious about the why Arnie Williams; and a shorter non-sanc- special game to honor our players who are lenged by bridge but loves Kandy Walsh and what of bridge. He is an experiential, tioned relaxed game held weekly Thurs- 90 or over. It is always amazing to me to it. Kandy enjoys the social methodical learner who needs lots of prac- day afternoons. An EasyBridge 2 series is see four or five of our players being hon- aspect of the game, and wants to continue tice to get it. Mike likened learning bridge scheduled to begin Sept. 15. ored for still playing well into their 90s. learning by taking more lessons. She en- with learning square dancing; you have to Other news Unfortunately, the list of players has been joys playing at the club, in her foursome, take more lessons to be really good. has been directing our misplaced. Those present were Virginia or on the computer. Judy Anzalone played about 15 years Bernadine Lacy Wednesday games for several years. She Koos, Jane Woodward, Audrey Swygard, Mike Anzalone is from New York and ago socially and has al- can no longer do so, having recently and I believe Alice Westbrook. Not present worked in the printing business, eventu- ways enjoyed the game. moved from Grants Pass to Medford. We were Bob McMaster nor Marjory Barrett. ally becoming a graphics She wants to understand During the first week in May we held designer and website cre- the concepts behind the will miss her as well as her generous food offerings. is considering STaC games all week long. Rich Carone ator. His wife, Judy, is from rules and believes the Daniel Grossbard becoming a director in the future. If that and Barry Johnson came in first overall England and came to the game is good for her out of 198 tables in the Wednesday states 22 years ago to brain. Judy feels it is very happens, we look forward to his directing evening game with a 72.6%, winning 17.01 work as a nanny in New important that the experi- — but would not expect food! York where she met Mike. masterpoints. Other STaC results are enced players do every- Judy Anzalone Big games: Dave and Elke Wolfe scored listed below. The NLM and 199er games Mike retired in 1998, and thing they can not to 71.8% April 9; Denise McElney and Myra they moved to Grants produced winners at the club level only. Mike Anzalone have the “newbies” be intimidated by Falletta came near 71 a few days later. In Pass where they are active bridge. They intend to continue taking our new Saturday 49er game, Robert and in Habitat for Humanity, Master Garden- Continued on Page 13 bridge lessons and playing at the club. Karen Moore scored 68% on May 30. July/August 2013 The District 20 Trumpet Page 11 AROUND THE UNITS

Salem Medford pair places second in the world ♣♦♥♠ other Rogue Valley club By Tom McGuire Jackson owners who can set up pre- www.salembridgeclub.org County dealt hands for their games ♣♦♥♠ on site for a small fee. By Jim Flint The machine also pro- www.unit484.org duces hand records with Hooray for Deep Finesse analyses. In the 2013 World Wide Mini-McKenney races report Bridge Contest’s Saturday game It’s nearly the halfway cupcakes and on June 8, a Medford pair point of 2013 and some placed second in the world. tight races have developed and Sharon Fauss Dorothy for Mini-McKenney honors tournament wins racked up a 73.3% at Purcell in Unit 484. More than one the Jackson County Bridge leader is listed for the Art Duraski brought the cupcakes and Club that translated to a 72.4% closer races. we fattened ourselves up in celebration when scores from the rest of of Phyllis Hann’s 93rd birthday on May the world were factored in. Mini-McKenney — (0-5) Dennis Pow- ers; (5-20) Jay Trentzsch, Grace Carter; 28. Thanks, Phyllis, for giving us a With a top of 4,470 match- (20-50) Jill and Robert Wolcott; (50-100) chance to have a sugar high while we’re points, Fauss and Purcell scored Victor Met; (100-200) Neal Smith; (200- playing at the Salem Bridge Club’s regu- 70% or better on 16 out of 27 300) David McKee, Dennis Kendig; (300- lar Tuesday open pairs. boards, with 10 of those being 500) Mark Matson; (500-1000) John Kevin Kacmarynski (twice), Suzanne St 85% or better. Look for them Cowles, Angie Knight; Mark Jernigan; Thomas, David and Kathy Astle, Mo in a future Bridge Bulletin. (1000-2500) Sharon Fauss; (2500-5000) Robert Scott, Christopher Bell, Molly Tins- Smith and Tom McGuire picked up first- More Bridgemates ley, Kemble Yates; (5000-7500) Scott place finishes on the District 20 tourna- Foster. ment trail in April and May. Unit 484 decided to spend Sharon Fauss and Dorothy Purcell came in second in the world in the 2013 World Big games , of Monmouth, and partnered by some of its funds to further en- Wide Bridge Contest on June 8 with a 72.4% at the Jackson County Bridge Club. Kevin hance the bridge experience in Scoring the biggest game Jim Fuller of Coos Bay, was a 1C winner in the Rogue Valley with the pur- Lacy for the first two years. Club buys dealing machine since the last edition of the the Sand Dollar Open Pairs at the Seaside chase of additional Bridgemate After that, Lacy will contribute Leah McKechnie, owner of Trumpet were Harley and sectional. He also collected a 1C triumph wireless scoring devices. $2 per game per week towards the Jackson County Bridge Club, Gretchen King with a 73.2% ef- while partnered with Tom and teamed The unit already had 20 a reserve fund for future re- recently bought a PlayBridge fort on May 2 at the Phoenix with Walter Fortner and Larry Hender- units housed at the Dan placement of Bridgemates. Dealer4 dealing machine. Rising NLM club. Other big son of Milwaukie in the Sunday BCD Voorhies Bridge Center for Club owners at the Voorhies Featuring the latest in card- games during the period were Swiss Teams at the Portland Sectional. clubs playing there. The new Center also will begin con- dealing technology, the ma- recorded by the Kings on April Suzanne, of Salem, and Alan Johnson batch of 15, along with a tributing towards the reserve chine’s optical recognition 18 at the Phoenix club, Flint of Happy Valley were the overall winners server, will be used by Berna- at about the same time. system doesn’t require bar-coded and Robert Serrett on May 15 of the Crab ’n Shrimp Open Pairs in Sea- dine Lacy’s clubs at the Med- The unit will use the Bridge- cards. It’s fast, too. It can deal at the Jackson County Bridge side. David and Kathy of Salem were the ford Masonic lodge. mates at its sectionals and a random deck in 6.5 seconds. Club, and Jill and Robert Wol- 1B winners in the same event. The unit will lease the other special games during the McKechnie said she plans to cott on May 27 at the Phoenix And Mo, of St. Paul, and his sister Kate equipment at no charge to year. make the machine available to Rising NLM club. Montgomery of Portland, garnered over- all honors in the Friday eve open pairs at the Portland sectional. Recent rank changes within Unit 490 include Silver Life Master Zina Galaka of Salem, NABC Masters Allen Carter of Eugene or bust: potholes, ‘no vacancy’ signs Salem and Richard Howard of Silverton, Beginning Sectional Masters Necia Hasbrook and A tough trip for two pairs bridge stu- Chris Owens of Salem, Club Masters dents sort Cindy Myers and Chris Myers of Salem, Central and Junior Master Bill Cobb of Salem. their cards The unit welcomes new ACBL mem- Oregon Coast at the start bers Kathy Hafdahl and Sondra Parsons ♣♦♥♠ of a game of Keizer and Joyce Hammerschmith of By Barbara Coyle following Salem. www.unit572.org their We mourn the passing of Gilbert Who would ever think you would find Tuesday “Pop” Groff at age 102 on March 9. no room at the inn — any inn — in Eu- afternoon Masterpoint leaders gene? It happens, as two intrepid players lesson at Here are the Unit 490 point leaders from Newport — among 13 players from the Coos through May in the Helen Shanbrom Ace our unit to attend the Eugene sectional — Bay Bridge of Clubs and Mini-McKenney races for found out when they ventured forth with- Club. 2013: out reservations. Stepping up to rescue these vagabonds, dependent on the kind- Mini-McKenney — (0-5) Bill Cobb, Salem, 4.11; (5-20) Chris Myers, Salem, 3.50; (20-50) Jan Petroski, Woodburn, ness of strangers, was Molly Harris, newly the session price. They used up all the ad- table, but at the bridge table, not so much. 16.95; (50-100) Michael Green, Yamhill, 32.23; (100-200) elected district president. Our leaders do jectives in the dictionary that mean good- Unit 572 participated in the 27th World Randy Naef, McMinnville, 34.21; (200-500) Allen Carter, look out for the members. She didn’t have tasting, delicious, wonderful. Wide Bridge Contest on June 8. Martha Salem, 26.19; (300-500) Shirley Scofield, Salem, 21.40; a secret stash of vacant rooms up her If there is one thing bridge players like and Ron Dupas were the local winners, (500-1000) Kevin Kacmarynski, Monmouth, 45.62; (1000- sleeve, but Harris did share hers with better than masterpoints, it is good food. but when the worldwide matchpoints were 2500) Carol Brown, Salem, 37.44; (2500-5000) Suzanne St Thomas, 137.69. Frances Gates and Angie Thompson. In order to bump up the crowd just a bit, added up, Rose Ebel and Bill Munyer Gleneden is offering a hot dog Wednesday came out on top. They placed 179th over- Ace of Clubs — Same as above unless listed; (20-50) Necia They weren’t the only ones to run into Hasbrook, Salem, 12.64; (100-200) Bill Anning, Salem, trouble on the relatively short trip from the once a month. A local restaurant, Le Maison, all. That sounds a lot better when you 16.87; (500-1000) Zina Galaka, Salem, 28.65. coast to Eugene. Mike Claassen and Louise provides wonderful pastries to the Newport consider more than 5,000 pairs partici- Kevin Kacmarynski has moved into a Nix missed the Saturday morning game Club on Wednesday evening, and Friday’s pated. More good news: none of our play- semi-comfortable lead in the race for the when a pothole flattened one of Claassen’s gourmet selections are chosen by volun- ers showed up at the bottom of the list. Katheryn Lewis Memorial Award for the tires less than five minutes after picking up teers who know how to put on a spread. The unit is already revving up for the most masterpoints earned in Unit 490 Nix in North Bend. Despite their late arrival, Beginning bridge classes started in May fall sectional to be held in Newport. The games during 2013. Through May 17, they had time to win more masterpoints in Coos Bay and have been drawing 10 dates have been changed to Nov. 7-10. Kevin had rolled up 12.15 points. Round- in Eugene than all but one of their fellow students. The classes are taught by a ro- Two sessions a day at 10 and 3 will be ing out the top five are Shain Oleson players from the unit, coming in 2C E/W tating crew that includes Nix, Claassen held, but will still include a Swiss on Sun- with 10.21 points, Carol Brown and Zina Saturday evening and placing 4B Sunday and Doug Laird. As of mid-June the class day and a knockout. Galaka with 10.04 each and Rick Dellen- with pickup teammates from Washington. had completed 6 of 15 Easybridge lessons. Big games: Diane Caccamise and Chip back with 9.34. In other results, Susan Hamilton and I’ve been asked by several people and Dombrowski scored 73.4% on May 16 in Jenny Webster of Coos Bay won the Fri- their backups (who nod and say, “yeah!” to Bandon. In Coos Bay, Chip also scored Results day evening 199er game. In open games, please remind the players to stop talking 72% with Doug Laird on May 9 and 76.5% Unit Game, April 17 (5 tables) — 1A: Chris Sawyer – Janet Chip Dombrowski placed 1C overall Sat- across the table. So I’m asking you, please with Don Lynam on June 20. Suggs. 2A/1B: Shain Oleson – Kevin Kacmarynski. 3A: Henri urday evening and 1C N/S Friday evening stop talking across the table. It is illegal. Jim Fuller and John Smith scored 72% Jansen – Rick Dellenback. with of Corvallis. Nonverbal communication — deep sighs, on June 10 in North Bend. and Unit Game, May 5 (9 tables) — 1A/1B: Jackie Mishler – Ian Milligan Rose Ebel Gayle Goodman-Wilkins. 2A: Carol Sanner – James Sanner. All the players who ventured over to the throwing cards, rolling eyeballs — is also Bill Munyer topped 71% in Newport on 3A: Zina Galaka – Carol Brown. Eugene sectional were more than im- illegal. As one anonymous member said, May 22, as did Mike Rickus and Martin Unit Game, May 15 (3 tables) — 1A: Stan Page – Randall pressed that all meals were included in “I’d really like to have that guy at my poker Hemens at Miracle Miles on June 10. Jordan. 2A: Shain Oleson – Kevin Kacmarynski. Page 12 The District 20 Trumpet July/August 2013 AROUND THE UNITS

Redding Bend club celebrates a 90th birthday ♣♦♥♠ A very youthful Bea Harder celebrated By Joan Sullens her 90th birthday in Bend on June 7. Sur- Bend/ www.bridgescore.com/redding prised by her daughter, son-in-law and Redmond grandchildren, Bea enjoyed a fabulous ♣♦♥♠ salad buffet, shared by the entire Cascade By Debbie Cole Club and a beautiful cake (almost too www.bendbridge.org good to cut!). Bea and her usual partner Redding pair has Kitty Thompson went on to score well in perts. The result is improved play all the Friday afternoon pairs game. around and new friendships. All are looking forward to our Aug. 23- big STaC game Club news 25 High Desert Sectional. We hope many In April we welcomed Donna Cohen of our District 20 colleagues will venture Temperatures are really heating up in and Gary Quanstrom as new members to Bend for a terrific competition. See our area. Good time to stay inside under and transfers Nancy Carpenter, Sara pages 4-5 for more information. the AC and play bridge! We’re all looking Goldberg, Dorothy Hotson, Linda John- forward to The Longest Day, June 21, son, Mark Osborn and Roger Tallakson. Results when there will be bridge all day with a In May new members Janet Guiley, Unit Game (Cascade), May 20 — 1: Don Crozier – Larry dinner that evening. By the time you all Cyndy Hatcher and Dolores McCann Smith, 2: Joy Jones – Dorothy Tokerud. read this, it will have happened. Looks to Unit Game (Redmond), April 4 — 1: Richard Finch – Peter joined transfers Jacqueline Johnson and be a huge success! Jerry Anderson has Cindy Selberg. Segall, 2: Mary Jo Montagner – Lorraine Radnich. Unit Game (Redmond), May 16 — 1: Dee Cockfield – Rose- to be commended for getting it organized About 6 months ago, the Bend Cascade mary Segall, 2: Lois Bihary – Linda Johnson. with the aid of Marilyn Avey and Susan Club revived its mentorship program and Haas. Pen Boehm and her many helpers it is thriving. About 12 less experienced Bea Harder celebrated her 90th birthday are putting on the Thai dinner. There’s players have been paired with club ex- June 7 at the Cascade Club in Bend. also to be a silent auction with items do- nated by our mem- bers. Looks to be a very successful fundraiser for Alzheimer’s re- Klamath Falls pair keeps hot streak going search! Hats off to The Klamath Falls unit says thank you be very informative on what is and isn’t all involved! to all of the bridge players from Oregon, Klamath acceptable at the table. Harvey knows his During May California, Washington and other states Falls stuff, so be sure to attend. STaC week, July for making our 49th annual sectional ♣♦♥♠ Medford (Aug. 9-11) and Bend (Aug. 23- Ratley and Bob such a great success. Laila Griffith and By Bobby Thompson 25) are great sectional tournaments and Wiernan placed Carol McClure, with the support of their www.unit482.org we hope you are able to play in August. first overall in B committee, orchestrated another rousing Results and C and second weekend of marvelous food, fun and great and Gayle Daniel. in A out of 609.5 Unit Game, April 14 (7 tables) — 1: Harvey Bush – Bobby cards while director Steve Kaessner ran STaC game winners were led by Higgs tables in the Fri- another smooth tournament. with two wins while Ed McClure, wife Thompson, 2: Doug Higgs – Randall Paul, 3: Dale Taylor – Bob Wiernan and July Dustin Farnam day afternoon Ratley scored a 72% in a Doug Higgs and Randall Paul picked Carol, Paul, Griffith, Thompson and Bush game with a 72.2%, recorded one each. Club Championship, April 23 (8 tables) — 1: Laila Griffith – STaC game in River City. up right where they left off at the Ander- Carol McClure, 2: Rosemary Myers – Jim Myers, 3: Randall earning 17.54 mas- son tournament by dominating our local Point parade was male-dominated in Paul – Doug Higgs. terpoints in River games. Following a second place finish be- April and May. Thompson and Higgs were Club Championship, May 2 (8 tables) — 1: Doug Higgs – City. Other STaC results are listed below. hind Harvey Bush and Bobby Thompson, one-two in both months followed by Bobby Thompson, 2: Laila Griffith – Carol McClure, 3: Doug & the duo have recorded four wins in five Thorp in April and Paul in May. Interme- Deb Farnam. Results games including percentages of 72 and diate leaders in April were Rosemary Unit Game, May 5 (7 tables) — 1: Randall Paul – Doug Higgs, 2nd Quarter Championship - Redding Thursday Club — 75.7 where the second highest score (ei- Myers followed by Doug and Deb Far- 2: Laila Griffith – Carol McClure, 3: Doug & Deb Farnam. 1A: Phil Lonnberg – Pat Ashton, 2A: Carol Nelson – Jeanne ther direction) was five boards behind! nam. The May leaders were Dave and Spring Open Pairs, May 19 (8 tables) — 1: Laila Griffith – Maloon, 3A/1B/1C: Susan Haas – Mike Hollins, 2B/2C: Pat Denniston – Joann Jensen. Pro-Am winners in April were along with . Carol McClure, 2: Randall Paul – Bobby Thompson, 3: Teddy Jim Gayle Daniel Duane Weiss Romtvedt – Jan McClellan. Unit Game, May — 1A: Ted Marconi – Charles Harrison, , , , will give a talk on conduct Myers Barbara Mollison Dave Daniel Harvey Bush Unit Game, June 2 (7 tables) — 1: Doug Higgs – Ed McClure, 2/3A: Bob Wierman – July Ratley, Wilhelmina White – Sue and Higgs. May winners included Dick and ethics at the Eugene Regional on Sat- 2: Randall Paul – Bobby Thompson, 3: Laila Griffith – Carol McKown. Halousek, Marcee Haines, Keith Thorp urday, July 27, starting at 12:15 p.m. It will McClure. STAC Monday — N/S 1A/1B/1C: Joyce Morrow – Nancy Duggan (14C overall), 2A/2B: Jim Norton – Phil Lonnberg, 3A/3B: Jeanne Carpenter – Joan Sullens, 2C: Gail Lenz – Shorty Armstrong. E/W 1A/1B: July Ratley – Bob Wierman (2A/1B/1C overall), 2A/2B/1C: Jerry Clark – George Clarke, 3A/3B: Dolores Mackey – Marjorie Lockwood, 2C: Pen Far-flung travelers come home to Brookings Boehm – Dave Klasson. Novice — 1st: Kathie Callahan – Greetings to all. Time sure has a way of went to Las Vegas, San Diego and then Ron Linebarger, 2nd: Arlene Jenssen – Mary Lou Schmidt. creeping up on you. Thought I just wrote Brookings Phoenix, Ariz., to visit Ned’s sister STaC Thursday — N/S: 1A/1B/1C: Dorothy Hoots – Sue McKown, 2A/2B: Ken Murray – Joan Sullens, 3A/3B: Jim a column, but that was two months ago! Tri-City Bridge Club ♦ and Kirk Roberts, who drove to South- Norton – Jeanne Carpenter, 2/3C: Jan Thieleman – Cecile ern California to see his new grandson. How quickly we forget. ♣♦♥♠ Penka, Jerry Clark – Norm Gundy. E/W: 1A/1B/1C: Gerri Big game: Norma Blancher and Bill Wolfe – Shorty Armstrong, 2A/2B/2C: Jim & Faye Hicken- Our club has been busy these past two By Dottie Ellis months; of course I am happy to report Waddle had a great 75% on May 22. bottom, 3A/3B: Marv Grudem – Wilhelmina White. STAC Friday — N/S: 1A/1B/1C: Norm Hagey – Gene Bar- that. Visitors were: Virginia Aghevli, Pat Earning the most masterpoints were Ruby Bryson is on the getting-better Joyce Stockwell, Kirk Roberts, Ray Ship- rett, 2A: Susan Haas – Jeanne Carpenter, 3A: Marv Grudem and Susan O’Neil, and Susan Haas, all – Joanne Weilbrenner, 2B/2C: Ann Cannan – Pen Boehm; sick list. Looking forward to seeing her at man, George Kuppler and Bill Waddle. from Northern California; and Bob & the tables again. E/W: 1A/1B: Bob Wierman – July Ratley, 2A/2B: George Maryann Kightlinger of Grants Pass. Our That’s about it from our end of the Ore- Clarke – Jan Thieleman, 3A/2B/1C: Marlene Lamoreaux – Back from vacations are: gon Coast. Till next issue, be good to Shorty Armstrong, 2C: Debbie Pride – John Bell. new member Elizabeth Sanders did make ♦ Claudia Kemper, who visited a sick yourself and others. May all your days be the holiday Memorial Day game. Nice to Interclub Championship, Redding — N/S: 1A: Jim Norton friend, her former neighbors and her grand slams. – Joan Sullens, 2A/1B: Wilhelmina White – Marlene Lam- see all of our visitors. We won’t let Eliza- daughter. oreaux – 3A: Florence Hungerford – Judy Hotchkin, 2B: beth forget the Fourth of July. Results ♦ Al Wilson and Genevieve Leary, who Terry Dell – Marilyn Avey , 1C: Keld & Jeanne Sorensen, 2C: We are so sad to lose Sally Davis in the were in Sacramento for the tournament. STaC Monday — 1: Claudia Kemper – Ned Flaxington; 2: Gail Lenz – Shorty Armstrong, E/W: 1A: Bud Hamilton – club. Medford will be happy that she is Al placed second in a knockout with part- Genevieve Leary – Al Wilson; 3: Joyce Stockwell – Kirk Roberts. Dolores Mackey, 2A: July Ratley – Bob Wierman, 3A: Dianne STaC Thursday — 1/2: Genevieve Leary – Al Wilson, Ruby Prettyman – Joanne Weilbrenner, 1B/1C: Sandie Cook – moving into senior housing there and ner Suzanne Cook. Glad to see them both Bryson - Kirk Roberts. 3: Virginia Aghevle – George Kuppler. Carolyn Schreder, 2C: Dave & Ila Bessermin. Novice — 1: loves any kind of bridge. We will miss her back at the tables. Unit Game, April 22 — 1: Kirk Roberts – Ray Shipman; 2: Barbara Hester - Chris Maki, 2/3: Gene Glarson – Wendell and wish her luck in the move. ♦ Ron Smith and Ned Flaxington, who Dottie Ellis – Bill Waddle. Enders, Rebecca Raab – Glenda Pestoni.

come back to haunt you decades later. Eureka Now for some bridge news: Suzanne Health issues sideline Eureka players Cook took a wonderful 12-day Alaska ♣♦♥♠ bridge cruise, during which she got bridge By Frederica Aalto of you fatigued by summer heat, and our the mend and rarin’ to go again as soon tips from Larry Cohen. She followed this www.acbdld20.org/unit458 food is outstanding. More details are avail- as we can get transportation worked out. up by snagging 20.86 points at the Sacra- able on page 5. So mark your calendars Erezia Connell is recuperating from heart mento Regional. We’ve been missing her, Hello there in Bridgeland! Here’s your and come and see us! surgery and hopes to be back soon. She but know that she is striking fear into the official invitation to the Eureka Sectional, As to our doings, some of it isn’t so had a heart valve replaced due to damage competition wherever she is. which begins on Friday, Sept. 6. We fea- happy: Burt Walker, one of our venerable done by rheumatic fever contracted as a Hope you have a wonderful summer ture lovely, cool weather to refresh those founders, fell and broke his hip, but is on 9-year-old! Scary how these things can which includes many memorable games! July/August 2013 The District 20 Trumpet Page 13 AROUND THE UNITS A tale of two questionable bids — one of which paid off My frequent partner and bridge buddy, was not, I think, covered in Marty Bergen’s those contracts in the other direction. Our Mack Goodword (of recent Trumpet fame) Chico/ “Points, Schmoints.” minus 400 turned out to be a top board. reported an interesting situation from the Paradise Finding myself between the dog and the I don’t recommend making a habit of it, April Anderson Sectional. In second seat, lamppost, I decided to try a rope-a-dope ♣♦♥♠ but occasionally the bridge gods smile on holding AKxxxx, Mack was surprised to approach, hoping the girls would exhaust you and nothing becomes something, and ♠ By Mark Bloom hear a 1♠ bid from the dealer. He passed, themselves playing aces and kings, not to the stuff of a mini-legend. and was even more surprised to hear a 3 mention their eight trumps. And sure ♠ Goodbye to old friends limit raise on his left! The case for speaking up enough, sweet ladies that they normally are, The unit threw a goodbye party at the His RHO, who was now sweating bullets Unit member had an inter- they began go feel sorry for me, as I failed Doug Jones end of May for and , after the original mechanical bidding error esting experience on one hand recently; to take a trick for the first seven rounds. Steve Sally Adams who are living a mile higher outside of (she held xAKJ10 x and a single spade, we’ll let him tell the tale: “Stay down,” I heard them mutter, but I ♥ Denver as you read this, the lure of grand- and had pulled the wrong card), tried 4 Ordinarily, I would be was game for this game. And eventually it ♥ kids proving too strong to resist. Many to convince her partner of her suit. Mack the last person in the happened. Brimming with overconfidence, people spoke fondly of the Adamses’ more passed again, wanting to see how bad this world to compare himself one of them broke clubs (my strong suit), than 30 years as members (and unit board could get. Partner bid 4NT, looking for to Paul Newman. making my jack a second-round winner. members for many years) and shared sto- greater things. The opener answered 5 However, there is that Through bleary but hopeful eyes, I led a ♦ ries about them and Steve’s mom, Millie. for one ace, and her partner put them in one scene in “Cool Hand diamond to the ace on the board. Two Advancing in rank are new Junior Masters 5♠, which passed back to the opener, who, Luke,” where Newman, a tricks! Unfortunately, the ♦K was then in full “close my eyes and take the zero” ruffed and everything became a blur after Helen Gesick and Retta Herfi; Club Master work crew prisoner, finds Doug Jones mode, passed — instead of pulling the bid himself in a boxing match that. Shortly thereafter, I was informed Jean Afonso; Silver Life Master Peggy Skin- ner; and Gold Life Master Charles Hodel. to 6♥, which makes. with Dragline, the biggest, baddest dude in that I had gone down eight tricks, undou- Mack, with eyes shining like a small the yard. The overmatched Newman takes bled, for a minus 400 score. Results child on the night before Christmas in the a merciless pummeling, to the point where How did this happen? It’s too embarrass- Unit Game, April 21 — 1A: Carol Huston – Carol Myers, 2A/1B/1C: pass out seat, chose to make his first bid Dragline practically begs him to stay ing to go into in detail. Suffice it to say that Sherri Faroky - Mark Bloom, 3A: Garth Gregory - Pat Ziegler, 4A/2B: and doubled, pass, pass. down. But he keeps getting up. my partner and I had incompatible recol- Jack Woodard - Steve Adams, 2C: Maria Martin - Carolyn Archer. Now the opener, given a second chance Now let me tell you about a recent STaC lections regarding the significance of a 2♦ LM/NLM Game, May 10 — 1A: Lucille Daniel - Mohamed to rescue herself from disaster, tried 5NT, game in Oroville, where I found myself in opening bid, and things went careening Shagrun, 2-3A/1B: Jack Woodard - Vic Soden, 2-3A: Chuck figuring her partner had something in 4 against a pair of charming cutthroats, away thereafter until they reached 4 . Hodel - Sherri Faroky, 2B: Doug Jones - Hazel Van Evera, 3B: ♠ ♠ Fay Frazier - Sally Smith. spades for the limit raise and she had who happen also to be sisters. And, indeed, 4♠ was an excellent con- I looked at my spade holding: Jxx. I Unit Game, May 19 — 1A: Carol Myers - Susan Gregory, 2A: everything else. Making five, for an above- ♠ tract. Every table save ours made 4♠. Mohamed Shagrun - Sally Adams, 3A: Doug Jacobs - Garth average board. Mack is still kicking him- looked at the dummy: ♠10x. I had 5 Some made five or six. Some made 4♥ in- Gregory, 1B: Barbara Boyle - Billie Quandt, 2B: Fay Frazier - self for opening his mouth. points, my partner had 9. This situation stead. The odd thing was, they all made Diane Campbell. Getting ready for our sectional SECTiOnAl RESulTS Our unit is preparing for our sectional Vancouver Senior (96 tables) 9 10.60 A Acey, Honolulu HI the first weekend in August. We thank Sutter/ 1 10.88 Roger McNay, Beaverton OR 10 10.11 David Wong, Honolulu HI everyone who is pitching in to make this Buttes 10.88 Daniel Hoekstra, Portland OR Portland Spring (250 tables) event a success. ♣♦♥♠ 3 7.99 Don Lowry, Wilsonville OR 1 30.17 Chris Gibson, Beaverton OR One of our newer players, Kathy Peter- By Carol Nelson 7.99 Connie Marfell, Milwaukie OR 2 29.75 Chris Wiegand, Portland OR son, is progressing very well and earning www.acbld20.org/unit460 5 7.47 Ron Senn, Beaverton OR 3 24.13 Connie Marfell, Milwaukie OR masterpoints. 6 7.19 Mark Smith, Milwaukie OR 4 17.26 John Sather, Lake Oswego OR Mary Mayfield is planning a trip to fine man. My mother, Agnes Hislop, con- 7 6.70 W Ronald Frazier, Clackamas OR Greece with her granddaughter. We hope tinues to overcome each new health chal- 5 16.74 Bill Hardy, Beaverton OR she has a wonderful time. Our snowbirds, lenge as it comes. I anticipate being able Seaside (284 tables) 6 16.61 Court Smith, Portland OR Dick Lohmann and Shirley Stefano, are to return to bridge in early July, and beg 1 31.65 Irene Pickett, Portland OR 7 14.25 Kim Eng, Issaquah WA in Alaska for the summer. your forbearance as I am very rusty. 2 22.85 Suzanne St Thomas, Salem OR 14.25 Jeffrey Ford, Redmond WA John Berg, who played in Oroville, has Results 3 22.20 Jon Bartlett, Portland OR 9 13.98 Richard Soohoo, Vancouver WA passed away. He was one of our newer, 4 22.12 John Ashton, Portland OR 10 11.48 Jack Marsh, Portland OR Club Charity, April 22 — 1A: Pat Zieger – Pat Pommerenck, but very good, players. He will be missed. 5 19.85 Rich Carle, Longview WA 11 11.29 Ronald Frazier, Clackamas OR 2A/1B: Norma and Rich Hayes, 3A: Don Johnson – Jo Anne 12 11.22 Daniel Hoekstra, Portland OR Rosalie Palmer suffered a broken hip. Murdock, 2B: Johnnie Houser – Fred Till. 6 19.25 Sandra Scholes, Bellevue WA She is recovering well, and we wish her a 19.25 Ken Scholes, Bellevue WA 13 11.17 Hal Montgomery, Portland OR ACBL Unit Charity, April 26 — 1A: Pat Zieger – Tom Frye, 14 10.99 Ann Stark, Portland OR total and quick recovery. She was a long- 2A: Jo Anne Murdock – Steve Kaessner, 3A/1B: Mary May- 8 16.05 Jeff Taylor, Eugene OR time player in this unit, although she has field – Rich Hayes, 1C: Chiyo Nakagawa – Dick Lohmann. 9 15.79 Ann Stark, Portland OR 15 10.69 Nicholas Flores, Portland OR not played for the past couple of years. STaC Monday — 1A: Don Johnson – Pat Zieger, 2A/1B/1C: 10 15.38 Flo Savage, Beaverton OR Ace of Clubs 299er (49 tables) During STaC week, and Doris and Pete Roth, 3A: Jo Anne Murdock – Tom Frye, Don Johnson 11 15.11 Alan Johnson, Happy Valley OR 1 4.85 Nancy Swanson, Naples FL placed fifth overall out of 623 2B/2C: Toni Reid – Mark Bloom. Pat Zieger 12 14.85 Connie Marfell, Milwaukie OR 2 3.85 Mary Hinsdale, tables in the Monday STaC game in Yuba STaC Thursday — 1A: Garth Gregory – Doug Jacobs, 2A/1B: Doug Jones – Betty Dunlap, 3A: Chuck Hodel – Mohamed 13 14.25 Donald Tofte, Portland OR 3.85 Barbara Beale, Portland OR City. Other results are listed below. Shagrun, 2B: Faye Frazier – Pat Pommerenck. 14 13.39 Randy Pickett, Portland OR 4 3.18 Bruce Peterson, Aloha OR Thank you to all who kindly sent sym- Unit Game, May 20 — 1A/1B: Norma and Rich Hayes, 2A: Jo 15 12.84 Judy Kay, Beaverton OR 5 3.13 Teri Bratt, Kelso WA pathy cards after my husband’s death. I Anne Murdock – Pat Pommerenck, 3A/2B: Mary Toyoda – 16 11.54 Gary Todd, Vancouver WA 3.13 Lilla Wallace, Columbia City OR was blessed with a good marriage to a Terri Okimoto. 17 11.54 Charles Burns, Vancouver WA 7 3.11 Sandra Hedlund, Aloha OR 18 10.99 Hank Gagnon, Newberg OR 19 10.80 Ray Boehne, Oceanside CA Eugene (154 tables) 10.80 Betty Jackson, Pebble Beach CA 1 18.92 Roger McNay, Beaverton OR 18.92 Daniel Hoekstra, Portland OR Raising for — who named that? Honolulu (130 tables) 3 15.05 Laurie Rowe, Eugene OR Spring has come to the Sierra foothills 1 25.61 Godfrey Chang, Honolulu HI 4 14.60 Chris Gibson, Beaverton OR with wildflowers, including the California nevada 2 20.01 Thomas Lum, Honolulu HI 5 14.10 Paul Craviotto, Eugene OR poppy. June 21 and the all-day-long County 3 18.26 Yasuko Shrenzel, Honolulu HI 6 13.83 Robert Bjorge, Bellingham WA 4 17.15 Iku Donnelly, Honolulu HI 13.83 Nina Lubick, Fullerton CA bridge games to support Alzheimer’s re- ♣♦♥♠ search will be the high point of the By Jim Dyer 5 16.85 Margaret Cooling, Honolulu HI 8 13.03 Steven Pessin, Eugene OR month. It seems that only folks with com- www.bridgescore.com/nevcnty 6 16.14 Marion McLaren, Honolulu HI 13.03 Ginny Stark, Eugene OR plicated names get medical conditions 7 13.99 Howard Co, Honolulu HI 10 12.31 Jeffrey Taylor, Eugene OR named after them. Mini-McKenney awards are at mid-year. 8 12.58 Barbara Linn, Honolulu HI 11 10.45 Richard Garvin, Corvallis OR We welcomed two new members — Mini-McKenney — (0-5) Ralph Billerbeck 10.19, Rosalie Mary Pascale and Harold Thieman. Sally Baker 5.01; (5-20) Jeff Gunn-Smith 14.92, John Archer 12.71; also moved in, while Jeanine (20-50) John Wilson 13.54, Aline Moran 10.22; (50-100) Neyhart, 2: Eileen and Ian Milligan, 3: Mary Powelson – Ackerman Gayanne Alexander. E/W 1: Francis Hewes – Karen McCuaig, 2: George and Nancy Desantis transfered out. Joann Brown 15.65, Carol Baker 11.90; (100-200) Bill Jones Albany 41.64, Ron Mathis 23.80; (200-300) Dorothy Esheim 17.37, Jan Boger – George Boger, 3: Becky Mckenzie – Karen Nelson. Congratulations to unit members who Craig Dean 17.36; (300-500) Thomas Hall 17.59, Nancy Eu- Continued from Page 10 STaC Monday (623 tables) — 18B: Charles Baker – Jay achieved new ACBL standings: Junior banks 16.25; (500-1000) Judy Brock 41.72, Teresa Beedle Schriner. Masters Carol Baker and Mary Hamilton; 25.90; (1000-2500) Allyn Washington 55.70, Jim Gallaher Results STaC Tuesday (688.5 tables) — 14B: Carol Harms – Chloe Club Masters Jeff Gunn-Smith, Rose Maki 33.71; (2500-5000) Marge Roe 59.07, Helen Henning 55.77. Jarvinen. Albany Unit Game, May — N/S 1: Jim Postell – Gil STaC Wednesday (198 tables) — 1A: Rich Carone – Barry and Charles Powell; Regional Master Ace of Clubs — Leaders are the same as above for all but one Lawrence, 2: Caron Johnson – Irva Kay Neyhart, 3: Charles Diana Thompson; Bronze Life Master bracket. (500-1000) Teresa Beedle 16.92, Rene Mornad 25.19. Johnson, 11A: Mary Vance – Mary Alice Seville, 15A: Hon Ko Baker – Elizabeth Currier. E/W 1: Terry Hill – Paul Hochfeld, – David Finley, 13B: Bill Grady – Bob Peery, 15B: Brian Rose Manning; and Silver Life Masters If you are going to visit and would like 2: Elaine Kutsch – Martha Dukes, 3: Jeanine George – Eva Breckenridge – Chris Poulos. Judy Brock and Teresa Beedle. to join us for bridge, visit www.bridge- Bodyfelt. STaC Thursday (551 tables) — 19A: John Gram – Hon Ko, The races for the Ace of Clubs and the score.com/nevcnty for time and location. Corvallis Unit Game, May — N/S 1: Richard Garvin – Irva Kay 18C: Mary Fell – Sandra Krantz. Page 14 The District 20 Trumpet July/August 2013 AROUND THE UNITS

Seaside/ Astoria/ilwaco Vancouver Club recruits at 50+ Expo ♣♦♥♠ By Ned Malcolm those who have advanced www.seasidebridge.org Vancouver/ in rank: Junior Masters longview Todd Ferris, Lee Holstein, ♣♦♥♠ Mimi Lind and Robert By Deborah Lackey Russell; Club Masters Raffle offers free www.acbld20.org/vbc Mary Ellen Coutou, Mary Sayler and Lila Wallace; The 50+ Connections Expo, which show- Regional Masters Jim Carr room for regional; cases services and resources available to and Kelly Hayes; and those who are over 50, was held May 19 at NABC Master Alan Stew- the Vancouver Hilton. The Vancouver art. Ben Bomber became turnout is up Bridge Club stationed a booth to promote a Life Master while Win- the club and the wonderful game of bridge. ston Falls has attained A perfect summer day is when the sun The booth had room for a card table, with the rank of Silver Life is shining, the breeze is blowing, the Susan Taylor, Barbara Pyles, Joe Varga, Master. birds are singing, and I’ve just made a Linda and Steve Tubbs, Fred and Kathy Big games: Judy and 6NT doubled contract! It’s that season of Sutherland and Deborah Lackey taking Alan Stewart wowed us the year when bridge players look long- turns playing bridge. There was an incred- Susan Taylor, Linda Tubbs, Deborah Lackey and Joe Varga play while all with a 72% game April ingly at the beautiful weather outside but ible amount of positive interest shown by staffing a booth at the 50+ Connections Expo at the Vancouver Hilton. 1. Not to be outdone, Joe still work on their game to ward off the the Expo attendees. Many said that they Rottman and Rich Carle summer doldrums, and wait for the fall had wanted to take up the game or used her Silver Life Master and enjoyed bridge had 73% game on April 11 in Longview. season of tournaments and STaC games! to play and wanted to learn again. Joe until Alzheimer’s took over. She will be Varga organized this fun afternoon. fondly remembered. Sectional results A chance you can’t pass up The Vancouver Senior Sectional was Ian Kirk is now directing the Tuesday The Vancouver Club is sad to report the How’s this deal for you! There’s a raffle held on April 13-14 with “full house” at- night games, where his famous brownies death of Mary Alice Hunt, who passed underway for a week’s stay at the Lanai are always served. Game time is 7. In May, away May 28. Mary Alice was a regular fix- tendance. It was apparent that everyone at the Cove in Seaside during the Sea- Ian started a series of free beginner ture at the bridge table. Many new mem- had a great time. Polly Bullert, tourna- side Regional, Sept. 20-Oct. 6. Sandra games for students college-age and under. bers are now learning that years ago, ment chair, did an outstanding job organ- Baker explained the proceeds from the The lessons are at 3:30 on Mondays and when the Vancouver Club was in danger izing this event. Special thanks go to lottery will go toward the cost of new Wednesdays. of losing its charter for lack of requisite Maruth Gruver, Barbara Charlton, Liz player development. Tickets are available We have all been caught saying to our membership, she single-handedly saved Fullerton, Carol Nystrom and Kathy Vasks from any number of folks. Ask around or partner, “Gee, I didn’t know how to bid the charter by finding enough members to for their tireless work and assistance. contact either Sandra, 503-738-0782, or that hand.” Ian Kirk is available and en- join. Mary Alice will be greatly missed. We had some members with outstand- , 503-861-1133. Ann Marie Gramson thusiastic to help with those difficult Mark your calendars for the Vancouver ing results at the Senior Sectional. Satur- Seaside Sectional hands before the Saturday 499er game. Summer Sectional. This popular event day morning, Ed Kelley and Sumi Seaside’s always-popular sectional tour- Come with your hand records and ques- will be held on Aug. 16-18 at the Fairway Whitehead came in 1B. In Saturday after- nament recovered from the 2012 blahs tions between 11 and 11:45 a.m., then stay Village Clubhouse, 15509 SE Fernwood noon pairs, Janie Pearcy and Ron Frazier this year with a bang, said co-chairman for a fun, relaxed game. Drive, Vancouver WA. For more informa- won, while Jeanie Bettis and Kathy Vasks came in 1B. and Gil Gramson, who reported a table count Our “Eight is Enough” games are rap- tion, contact Tournament Chairs Sandee Kelly Hayes Jim Carr of 283.5, up from 250.5 tables last year. idly growing in size (the June game had a Canton at 360-835-8055 or Linda Tubbs took first place in both the morning and “When all the bills are paid we expect to whopping 17 tables!) Mark your calendars at 360-921-4806. If you need a partner, afternoon 299er pairs events show a better profit for the unit,” he said. for the next monthly games on July 7, Aug. contact Steve Tubbs at 360-921-4806. The third weekend of May, we closed More pertinent sectional news: A total 4 and Sept. 1 Players can get regular updates on Van- our clubs so that our members could of 34 Unit 491 players scored master- The Longview Club mourns the passing couver Bridge Club news through Face- enjoy the Portland Sectional. Polly Bullert points in this years’ competition, led by of Kay Rhinehart on May 1. A respected book. Follow the link from the club’s and Teri Bratt took home 1C in Friday Sue Kroning (5.56), Monica Taylor and business leader, she founded her own re- website and click “Like” for all the hap- night’s NLM pairs while Joe Varga and Lewis Richardson (4.16) Sharon Cum- alty company in 1985, which during the penings. Claudio Perissinotto won in the Saturday mings and Joyce Arntson (3.91). next decade expanded through communi- A warm welcome is extended to Terri evening NLM pairs. Grabbing 1C in Sun- And a special tip of the deck to Geri ties in Washington and Oregon. After her Bratt and Kay Pankratz, our newest ACBL day’s BCD Swiss Teams were Jim Carr, Malcolm who arranged for John Ashton retirement in 1995, she quickly earned members. Congratulations are in order to Kelly Hayes and Alan and Judy Stewart. to discuss “What’s a matchpoint?” be- tween the Saturday afternoon and evening games. Too bad there wasn’t more time for John’s enlightening talk. Educational opportunities Four compete in Panama; weather brightens Speaking of guest speakers, try not to It’s starting to feel like summer in the minute lesson followed by 18-22 boards miss Jerry Helms’ seminar scheduled Portland area, even though as of this writ- Portland with lesson hands embedded. There will during the Seaside Regional. Jerry’s en- ing it’s Rose Festival time, which histori- also be a post-game Q&A session. ♣♦♥♠ grossing seminar, “Take More of Your Op- cally has meant rain, rain, rain. But It’s no surprise that Chris Cross and ponent’s Tricks More Often,” is described Memorial Day was perfect — for playing By Amy Casanova Tom Scharf were the top masterpoint win- as fast-paced, entertaining and educa- bridge. Almost 40 tables gathered at Port- www.acbld20.org/unit487 ners for the month of May at the Eastside, tional. See page 6 for details. land-Vancouver area clubs for indoor pic- considering the pair achieved an impres- Sandra and Ann Marie have already nics and card-playing. Had they all Eight is Enough team games. I really like sive three-peat, winning three open games begun a new Bridge R Us course, “Com- convened in one place, say, the Kliever Ar- the idea that at tournaments players with within a week. Jesse Onstrom was the monly Used Conventions.” Ask them mory, it would have felt like the Spring 0-5 points play for free. I wonder if winner in the NLM category, and Susan about how it’s coming. Sectional, held the weekend prior and novices, up to a certain masterpoint level, Kennedy (rookie). And while we’re on the educational boasting a holiday’s worth of snacks and should play for free or a reduced rate, at For me, this summer will mean less time track, you should know that Sue Kroning treats contributed by generous players. open games only. Perhaps with a small re- playing bridge, but spending lots more has been teaching a beginning bridge If the names Roger McNay, David imbursement from the unit? time with my son Noah, who is 5. Since he course at Clatsop Community College. It Brower, Linda Wiener and Joel Datloff Shortly after the Portland Sectional, the started pre-kindergarten last September, I points to the wealth of expert knowledge are missing from the top masterpoint win- Ace of Clubs held a 299er sectional tour- have found lots of extra time for bridge. we have in our unit! ners list from the Portland sectional, it’s nament at their club in Beaverton. Peter Maybe too much. I’m looking forward to a The next time you are in the Seaside only because they were spending that and Mary Hepokoski won the first ses- bridge vacation, of sorts, although I do Chisholm Center, take a minute or two week in Panama, getting to the top of lists sion; the evening session was won by Kelly hope that Noah might take an interest in and check out the charming lobby dis- in the 27th Caribbean and Central Ameri- Hayes and Jim Carr. Winners of the Sun- cards soon, and I’m determined to read play created by Gayl West. You might can Bridge Federation Zonal Champi- day Swiss Teams were Barbara Beale, “The Rodwell Files” (but not necessarily know a person or two — or three — in onship. Roger and Joel were second in the Mary Hinsdale, Nancy Swanson, and understand it). I always find advice that is the window! The display covers a lot of open pairs, and the four teamed up and Bruce Peterson. relevant to the game in unexpected local bridge history. finished third in the Transnational Team Mark your calendars for upcoming places, and the following may be the best Remember, there’s a Unit 491 bridge event. Felicitaciones! events at the Ace: There will be a potluck ever: game somewhere on the North Coast The newcomer games at the sectional for the Fourth of July at noon. Please every day of the week (Sundays included experienced good turnout; almost 100 ta- bring your favorite dish; game time is 1. I’m afraid that some times and twice on Tuesdays). bles consisted of NLM and 0-50 players The 199ers will join Irene for a Bastille you’ll play lonely games too. Also, in addition to the regional, don’t combined. There are roughly 350 players Day celebration; bring some pâté, wear a Games you can’t win miss Ann Marie and Gil Gramson’s end- with less than 50 masterpoints in our unit beret. Class at 10 a.m., game at 11. ’cause you’ll play against you. of-summer bridge gala and potluck ex- — that’s more than a third of our total Keep your eye on the Eastside Bridge Dr. Seuss, “Oh, the Places You'll Go!” travaganza on the Columbia River, membership! All of the clubs and direc- Club’s website. Word on the street is a new ― Sunday, Aug. 25. Put both dates on your tors are making efforts to connect newer weekday evening game, targeted to begin- So good luck out there, everybody, and calendar right now! players with more experienced ones, with ners, is in the works. Linda Wiener and be nice not only to your partner and op- See you around the bridge scene. mentor programs and the very popular Paul O’Brien are teaming up to give a 30- ponents, but to yourself! July/August 2013 The District 20 Trumpet Page 15 AROUND THE UNITS New old job keeps player away Boise winners in Idaho Falls The weather has taken a slight toll on While District 20 is our comfortable the early cherries in The Dalles, due to ex- Mid- home for bridge, many Boise players made Boise cessive rain. The week of this writing is the the cross-state trek to play in the Idaho Columbia ♣♦♥♠ first break in cold weather and the unusual Falls Regional where we still have friends. ♣♦♥♠ amount of rain. At this point Sam Asai’s Several local players had very notable re- By Ian Martindale cherries have withstood this unusual spring, By Peyt Turner sults and reaped a respectable harvest of and the heat will start the growth. The first masterpoints. Some of the highlights: variety of cherry to be picked is the Bing. Our tournament starts July 12. Hotels ♦ Linda and Burt Echtenkamp were 1C ♦ Tom and Suzy Ryder placed 1B in the This is the wait-and-see period for orchards. are filling up, and rates are higher, in the and tied for 1B in the Saturday evening Tuesday Open Pairs and 6A in the Friday Open Pairs. is making a career change. The area. If you aren’t booked, it may be nec- Swiss, and playing with Pete Grice and Alex Lo Pete Grice and Larry Chase placed bad news for the club is we won’t see him essary to drive to The Dalles. Book ASAP. Larry Chase in the Sunday BCD Swiss ♦ first in A, B and C in the Thursday morn- every week now. Now that he’s spending a Organizers have coyly promised an un- were tied for 1D. ing side game and 1B/1C Friday morning. day a week on the old job, we hope to specified new addition to the tournament. ♦ Don Robinson and Gary Crupper and were have him more than a day a month, and Looking forward to seeing everyone. were first in A, B and C in the Saturday ♦ Charlotte Miller Craig Jones tied for 3A in the Sunday A/X Swiss. hopefully it will work for him to be with us evening side game and won the Sunday With June came qualifying for the more. He is missed! Results BCD Swiss, playing with pickup partners North American Pairs. The Boise Bridge The Portland sectional was not so kind Unit game, May 5 — 1A: Anne Bialous – Fay Lemuel; 2A: from Billings MT. Gary became a Life Club has scheduled six qualifying sessions to many of our unit, including Elaine Rife – Janet Meader; 3A: Bev Van Nice – Colleen Master with the win. Sam Asai Fredrickson; 1B: Marylee Webber – Jim Heitkemper; 2B: each for June, July and August. and . and ♦ Don Robinson, Pete Grice and Larry Sylvia Riewerts Jim Heitkemper Alyce Dunn – Ruth Otto. Boise players who qualify will be able to did “OK”; Chase were semifinalists in the Lemhi Marylee Webber Janet Meader Unit game, June 1 — 1A/1B: Darlene Kemper – Gary Cotter; compete in the district final in Boise on and I did not. That is always a great tour- Bracketed KO. 2A: Anne Bialous – Fay Lemuel; 3A: Bev Van Nice – Colleen and , with Oct. 26-27. Three winners districtwide in nament and the food always rates high. Fredrickson; 2B: Elaine Rife – Peggy Obrest. ♦ Diane Bob Dutton Nikki Them and Ruth Bingaman, were semifi- each strat will be eligible for a subsidized nalists in the Early Bird KO. journey to the Dallas NABC in March 2014 ♦ Charlene and Ian Martindale won the to compete in the national finals — so get Club mourns Ernestine Simpson Thursday Open Pairs. in there and play! It is with a great deal of sadness that the Nampa/Caldwell Unit announces the pass- nampa/ ing of one of their most stalwart members, Caldwell Club family celebrates new LM Life Master , on May Ernestine Simpson ♣♦♥♠ 13. In the early ’80s, Ernes- Wow! We have a new Life Master, Ray tine and her husband, Val, a By Marilyn Tripple Dickerson. Ray’s wife Inge became a Life Ontario forest ranger, retired from Master several years ago, so he was Cascade to Emmett, Idaho. semifinals of the Early Bird KO, playing thrilled to join her. We celebrated with a ♣♦♥♠ During this time Ernestine with partner Nikki Them, also of McCall, delicious ice cream cake. By Margie Scott started playing bridge in the and teammates Bob & Diane Dutton of A large group from our club attended Boise Bridge Club. When Boise. The team won 10.13 points, mak- the Regional in Idaho Falls and they Val passed away in 2005, ing Bingaman a Life Master. found gold in them thar hills. Attendees a Swiss Teams game, which drew 12 tables. Ernestine moved to Boise Additionally, Gary Crupper received included Dolores Echanis, Jim Batchelor, Dauna and Jerry Henggeler are now Ernestine , , Junior Masters, Beulah Gray is a Club and continued playing in Simpson enough points to achieve Life Master sta- Winnie Henggeler Glenora Wright Beth both the Boise Club, and tus while playing with Don Robinson, and McDaniel, Dolina Gill and Ray and Inge Master, Carolyn Godfrey and Stan Pierce the Nampa/Caldwell Club. Ernestine loved partners Norman & Susan Knox of Dickerson. are Sectional Masters. and enjoyed her many bridge friends, and Billings MT, when winning the Sunday Our club celebrated Memorial Day with Our club is a small club, but we are we will all miss her deeply. BCD Swiss. There were 20 tables, and potluck and five-table game at the more than a club — we are almost family. We are pleased to announce that one of their team was awarded 8.43 points. Gary Trenkels’ house. The food was better than When anyone is ill, there are phone calls our unit members achieved her Life Mas- and Don also won the Saturday evening the cards. I am sure we all put on a few by the dozen. We always welcome visitors, ter status at the Idaho Falls Regional in side pairs. Gary and Don are from Boise, pounds. so if you are near Ontario on Wednesday May. Ruth Bingaman of McCall made the but play regularly at the Caldwell Club. Since May had five Wednesdays, we had evening, come join us at the Elks.

DiSTRiCT 20 RAnK ChAnGES nEw JuniOR MASTERS Carol Juckeland, Portland OR Jeanne van den Meiracker, Barbara Balensifer, Warrenton OR James Lau, Eagle ID Bend OR Joseph Bonawitz, Meridian ID Linda Lau, Eagle ID Marylee Webber, Hood River OR new life Masters Peg Moseman, Palo Cedro CA Teri Bratt, Kelso WA nEw nABC MASTERS Mary Brophy, Portland OR Jeanne Nasby, Astoria OR Robert Bomber, Beaverton OR Delores Clark, Albany OR Chris Neilsen, Portland OR Lyle Claflin, Boise ID Diane Eatherton, Philomath OR Harry Oliver, Salem OR Donna Espeseth, Eugene OR Ginny Edmunds, Honolulu HI Not pictured: Betsy Ovitt, Eugene OR James Fitzgibbons, Todd Ferris, Vancouver WA Chris Owens, Salem OR Ruth Bingaman Springfield OR Stephen Forrester, Astoria OR Robert Pantel, Medford OR McCall ID Wanda Knight, Albany OR Vernan Fowler Jr, Seaside OR Patti-Sue Porter, Kailua HI Toni McLeod, Longview WA Ellie Halloran, Portland OR Vickie Pugh, Palo Cedro CA Benson Mitchell, Newberg OR Lee Holstein, Vancouver WA Lee Soreng, Eugene OR Carolyn Murphy, Portland OR Mark Huth, Tualatin OR Jeanne Sorensen, Redding CA Lloyd Shipman Jr, Brookings OR Vijay Karai, Keaau HI Ben Bomber Gary Crupper Ray Dickerson Joyce Spence, Eugene OR Vancouver WA Boise ID Payette ID Carol Kato, Eagle Point OR Miriam Steketee, Salem OR nEw BROnzE Phyllis Sutter, West Linn OR Tim Kempf, Eagle ID liFE MASTERS Ellen Toigo, Kamuela HI Mimi Lind, Vancouver WA Dawn Campbell, West Linn OR Mary McCormick, Albany OR Duane Weiss, Klamath Falls OR Not pictured: Judith Wilkinson, Vancouver WA Gary Crupper, Boise ID Fred McKibben, Altadena CA Louise Johns, Eugene OR Ruby Miller, Albany OR Anna Sung Elsa Wixom, Honolulu HI Elke Wolfe, Gold Hill OR Carole Schmitz, Redding CA Edwina Moscatelli, Honolulu HI Honolulu HI Helen Vanderwyk, Boise ID Jeannie Murrell, Lahaina HI Anne Oglevie, Weiser ID Congratulations! nEw REGiOnAl MASTERS nEw SilVER liFE MASTERS Yvette Ome, Grants Pass OR Patricia Baham, Beaverton OR Teresa Beedle, Nevada City CA Brenda Penner, Astoria OR Layne Benben, Portland OR Judy Brock, Auburn CA Susie Piper, Eugene OR Betsy McCormick Stan Blascow, Philomath OR John Cowles, Ashland OR Jane Richardson, Boise ID Portland OR Pauline Bullert, Vancouver WA Loring Harkness III, Kilauea HI Robert Russell, Lacenter WA Dawn Campbell, Portland OR Carita Miller, Kailua HI Jackie Sanders, Beaverton OR Kelly Hayes, Lake Oswego OR James Newfield, Vancouver WA Owen Dawson, Roseburg OR Lee Manning, Fruitland ID Astoria OR Sherry Schroeder, Medford OR JoAn Hill, Kealakekua HI Lewis Richardson Jr, Astoria OR Ed Dolan, Lopez Island WA Matt McCloud, Portland OR Gene Hval, Portland OR Laura Shi, Portland OR nEw SECTiOnAl MASTERS Thomas Ryder, Boise ID Connie Spencer, Rancho Kitty Dolan, Lopez Island WA Loren Meyer, Salem OR Bill Jones, Grass Valley CA Jo-Anne Bowen, Vancouver WA Bill Sipfle, Ashland OR Mirage CA Glenda Fleming, Albany OR Mary Murphy, Portland OR Gail Lenz, Redding CA Vicky Bowers, Creswell OR Peggy Skinner, Chico CA Susy Wagner, Portland OR Jan Ford, Talent OR Naomi Nortman, Honolulu HI Wendy Mednick, Milwaukee OR Ginny Stark, Eugene OR Vincent Winters, Hillsboro OR Regina Fowler, Lake Oswego OR Charles Powell, Nevada City CA Maureen Fennerty, Portland OR Jo Ann Rader, Redding CA Jeff Gunn-Smith, Bob Robinson, Phoenix OR Vicky Fine, Eugene OR Sue Randall, Portland OR nEw GOlD liFE MASTERS nEw CluB MASTERS Rough and Ready CA Karen Robinson, Phoenix OR Lois Fisher, Eugene OR Philip Richey, Eugene OR Charles Hodel, Chico CA Jean Afonso, Chico CA Billie Hines, Manzanita OR James Unterspan, Portland OR Rick Gardner, Arch Cape OR Nancy Rilling, Portland OR Jack Agresti, Medford OR Leeann Jones, Portland OR Charles Wagaman, Hilo HI Alice Goo, Kailua Kona HI Mark Rowe, Philomath OR nEw DiAMOnD Bruce Aitken, Boise ID Barbara Langdon, Lilla Wallace, Columbia City OR Anne Holtz, Portland OR Beverly Roy, Eugene OR liFE MASTER Lois Bihary, Bend OR Nevada City CA Walter Wollenbecker, Roger Hutchings, Medford OR Peter Thoeresz, Portland OR Mark Bennett, Honolulu HI Page 16 The District 20 Trumpet July/August 2013 Ask John Tournament National Director John Ashton answers your Calendar questions on bidding, play or directing. Rabbi DISTRICT 20 REGIONALS & SECTIONALS ´ J 2 ♥ J 73 JULY 2013 8 4 © 12 – 14 Cherries Jubilee Sectional Best Western Inn, Hood River OR A Q 10 9 8 6 ® July 22 – 28 EMERALD EMPIRE REGIONAL Valley River Inn, Eugene OR Priest AUGUST 2013 ´ A Q 10 8 4 2 – 4 Sutter Buttes Sectional Whiteaker Hall, Yuba City CA ♥ K10 3 –4 Ace of Clubs Senior Sectional Ace of Clubs, Beaverton OR © A 5 9 – 11 Rogue Valley Summer Sectional Jackson County Bridge Club, Phoenix OR ® J 74 3 16 – 18 Vancouver Sectional Fairway Village Clubhouse, Vancouver WA Dear John, 19 – 25 Western Conference STaC Local Clubs A priest, a rabbi, an imam and a shaman 23 – 25 High Desert Sectional Deschutes Expo Center, Redmond OR sit down at a bridge table during a sec- SEPTEMBER 2013 tional Swiss. The rabbi opens 3® in first seat not vulnerable, and his partner, the 6 – 8 Eureka Sectional Humboldt Grange, Eureka CA priest, bids 3NT, the same contract 13 – 15 Portland Fall Sectional Kliever Armory, Portland OR reached at the other table. The shaman 26 – 29 Gold Country Sectional Nevada City Elks Lodge, Nevada City CA leads a diamond. After taking his ace, the Sept 30 – Oct 6 OREGON COAST REGIONAL Seaside Convention Center, Seaside OR priest leads a club, the shaman smoothly OCTOBER 2013 playing the ®5. Should he take the finesse 11 – 13 Boise Fall Sectional Boise Hotel and Conference Center, Boise ID or try to drop the imam’s stiff king? What 19 – 20 Vancouver NLM/500 Sectional Vancouver Bridge Club, Vancouver WA do the various holy books say on this 26 – 27 North American Pairs D20 finals Various locations matter? — A sinner NOVEMBER 2013 1 – 3 Sundial Bridge Fall Sectional Anderson City Hall, Anderson CA Dear Everyman, 1 –3 Nampa/Caldwell Sectional Canyon Creek Restaurant & Lounge, Nampa ID Any book that suggests a play other 2 –3 Heart of the Valley 299er Sectional Corvallis Elks Lodge, Corvallis OR than leading the jack (or the ®7) and 7 – 10 NEW DATES Central Oregon Coast Sectional Shilo Inn, Newport OR playing small when Left Hand Opponent 9 – 10 Vancouver Senior Sectional Vancouver Bridge Club, Vancouver WA follows low is holey with a huge chasm in DECEMBER 2013 its declarer play knowledge. Consider the possibilities that exist given that you hope 16 – 22 Western Conference STaC Local Clubs Right Hand Opponent has a singleton. Dec 26 – 31 RENO HOLIDAY REGIONAL Grand Sierra Resort, Reno NV He could have the orphan deuce, the JANUARY 2014 lonesome five or the stiff king. Disregard- 11 – 12 Vancouver NLM Sectional Vancouver Bridge Club, Vancouver WA ing dramatic effect, that makes the finesse 17 – 19 Salem Winter Sectional Senior Center, Keizer OR a two-to-one favorite. When you under- 24 – 26 Portland Winter KO Sectional Kliever Armory, Portland OR stand that success is possible if LHO holds all three outstanding cards, the ne- FEBRUARY 2014 cessity for the finesse is more apparent. Feb 17 – 23 OREGON TRAIL REGIONAL Vancouver Hilton, Vancouver WA As in most bridge situations, however, ex- MARCH 2014 ceptions to the correct play do exist. If at 11 – 12 Vancouver NLM Sectional Vancouver Bridge Club, Vancouver WA IMPs, for example, RHO is known to have 14 – 16 Heart of the Valley Sectional Linn County Fair/Expo Center, Albany OR the setting tricks in his hand AND the contract can be made if a single trick APRIL 2014 won by LHO is not fatal, the safety play 11 -13 Redding Spring Sundial Sectional Anderson City Hall, Anderson CA of low to the ace would be correct tech- 12 – 13 Vancouver Spring Senior Sectional Vancouver Bridge Club, Vancouver WA nique (Thanks to John Feld for belatedly 25 – 27 Seaside Spring Sectional Seaside Convention Center, Seaside OR teaching me that play at the Urbana IL sectional in the spring of 1971). ® © ♥ ´®© ♥ ´ TOURNAMENTS IN NEIGHBORING DISTRICTS ´ K 6 5 4 — ♥ DISTRICT 19: www.d19.org Oct. 7-13 Tucson Regional AZ © KJ 10 9 4 2 July 27-28 Bremerton Sectional WA www.wasumi.org ® A 4 2 DISTRICT 18: Aug. 19-25 Lynnwood Regional WA ´ J10 8 72 ´ A Q 3 July 8-14 Great Falls Regional MT Aug. 30-Sept. 2 Spokane Sectional WA Q10 3 A 9 76 4 July 26-28 Missoula Sectional MT ♥ ♥ Aug. 30-Sept. 2 Olympia/Lacey Sectional WA Q 8 6 5 3 — Aug. 12-18 Red Deer Regional AB © © Sept. 6-8 Victoria Sectional BC — J106 5 3 Aug. 16-18 Helena Sectional MT ® ® Sept. 20-22 Walla Walla Sectional WA 9 Aug. 23-25 Idaho Falls Sectional ID ´ Oct. 14-20 Kennewick Regional WA ♥ K J 8 5 2 Sept. 6-8 Salt Lake City Sectional UT © A 7 DISTRICT 21: www.d21acbl.com Sept. 13-15 Bozeman Sectional MT ® K Q 9 8 7 July 31-Aug. 4 Sid & Lillian Davidson Sectional, Reno NV Sept. 23-29 Saskatoon Regional SK CA None vul Aug. 17-18 San Mateo-Redwood City Sectional Oct. 4-6 Billings Sectional MT CA Aug. 27-Sept. 2 All-Western Regional, Santa Clara DISTRICT 22: acbldistrict22.com/d22 West North East South Sept. 6-8 Sacramento Fall Sectional, Orangevale CA July 26-28 Pasadena/San Gabriel Sectional CA P1© 1♥ 2® Sept. 14-15 Stockton Grape Escape Sectional CA July 26-28 Santa Barbara Sectional CA 2♥ 3® Dbl ? Sept. 28-29 Hollister Earthquake Sectional, Gilroy CA CA Aug. 2-4 San Fernando Sectional CA Oct. 5-6 Santa Cruz Surf's Up Sectional CA Dear John, CA Aug. 16-18 San Diego Sectional Oct. 5-6 Santa Rosa Fall Sectional CA This board confounded nearly the entire NV Sept. 2-8 Orange County Regional, Irvine Oct. 10-13 Carson-Tahoe Fall Sectional CA field at a recent sectional as not a single Sept. 20-22 Lompoc Sectional ISTRICT www.d17acbl.org CA table reached a makeable contract. (Eight D 17: Sept. 27-29 Bakersfield Sectional CA of 10 North-Souths went down in a minor Aug. 12-18 Colorado Springs Pikes Peak Regional CO Sept. 27-29 Thousand Oaks Sectional CA or notrump while two escaped their fate Sept. 9-15 Taos USBF Regional NM Oct. 4-6 Oceanside Sectional CA on luck, and all 12 East-Wests declaring in Sept. 20-22 Cheyenne Indian Paintbrush Sectional WY Oct. 11-13 Riverside Sectional NV CA a major went down, with at least two 800 Sept. 23-27 Las Vegas Glitter Gulch Sectional Oct. 14-20 LA Regional, Torrance CO CA or worse on each side.) What should East Oct. 4-6 Black Canyon Sectional, Montrose Oct. 28-Nov. 3 Ventura Regional do after partner has supported hearts and North has made him aware of partner’s club void? Is there any way to escape? NORTH AMERICAN BRIDGE CHAMPIONSHIPS — Twenty-point deck August 1 – 11 Summer 2013 Hyatt Regency, Atlanta Dear Mathematically Challenged, Nov. 28 – Dec. 8 Fall 2013 Sheraton & Hyatt Regency, Phoenix East has a hand that is very strong March 20 – 30 Spring 2014 Sheraton, Dallas both offensively and defensively. If partner July 17 – 27 Summer 2014 Las Vegas Hotel, Las Vegas Continued on Page 2