| Volume
LVII
No 7 |
JULY 2005 |
| ACES, PLACES, and FACES |  |
| PUBLICATION OF THE FRESNO UNIT OF THE | AMERICAN CONTRACT BRIDGE LEAGUE' |
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EDITOR: RICHARD MEFFLEY
bridgefresno@hotmail.com
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| PRO-AM GRADUATION PARTY JULY 17 It't time for our annual party to honor our newest Life Masters. Come early for the party. Since we last gathered to honor Life Masters, Kay Chrisman, Claire Molnar, and Lee McKoane have made the grade. We'll honor them and anyone else who goes over before the party. The party is a Pro-am. Half the players are declared "pros" and half are "amateurs." We'll have a drawing before the game to determine the partnerships. In order to play, you don't need to bring a partner, just come and we'll pick one for you. It's fun, and we promise there will be no unsolicited lessons from the pros. Just fun! |
UNIT UPCOMING EVENTS CALENDAR with tournament links California and nearby tournaments Bay Area Tournaments |
| PLACES
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FACES We had lots of winners at the Sacramento Regional. Anita Penny and Monique Irion were third in the charity pairs. Judy Rosenthal and Paul Messner were second in the 299er charity pairs and sixth in 299er pairs. Richard and Vivian Betcher, with Paul Boyd and Mike Molinari were third in the evening Swiss teams and won bracket 4 of the knockout teams. Jim Stefanich, Suzanne Graham, Olivia Stockton, and Annie Chiljian were third in the bracket 5 KOs. Dora Gostanian and Judy Nicholson won the 299er pairs. Gerard Laquerriere and Curt Reeves were 5th in the open pairs. Jim Tritt was second in the California Capital Swiss Teams; William Glass, Blake Rundquist, Shirley Blum, and Richard Meffley were fourth, Rick Whitworth was fifth, and Farid Assemi and Ed Wojewoda were seventh. Bill Glass was also seventh in the open pairs. In the Swiss teams, Jim Slinger, Susan Bertken, and John Schnell and Della Schnell were sixth. Howard Reed and Pat Simpson were first, third, and fifth in the 299er pairs. They wanted to play a few more times and to win second and fourth, too. Farid Assemi and Ed Wojewoda won the open pairs at the Oakland sectional Welcome to new members Ken Blunt, Evelyn Jadoon, and Marion Peterson. Our condolences are extended to Belva Quattrin, whose mother recently passed away. Our wishes for speedy recoveries go to Ted Johnson, who is now in the Armenian Home, and to Dave Haberstich, who was recently hospitalized. If you notice a new Meffley winning in Madera, my mother has been helping out these past several months and playing, too. Thanks, Mom. 299er SECTIONAL AUGUST 13-14 If you have under 300 master points, make plans for the 299er sectional next month. We'll have three sessions of pair games and a Swiss team game Sunday afternoon. Game times are 10 am and 3 pm, with lunch and learn at 2:15 each day. We will also have 49er sections Sunday morning and Saturday afternoon and a newcomer section just right for current EasyBridgers Saturday morning |
CLUB
NEWS July has five Saturdays and once again there will be an individual party on July 30. Strange things happen in an individual. Last time, Margie Kenyon found herself declaring no trump contracts four times! Mary Lou Da Costa is celebrating Independence Day by watching fireworks at Dodger Stadium Sunday night July 3rd and hosting a pot luck party on July 4th. If you need a partner for Monday's game, please call her several days ahead of time since she won't be able to arrange partners the day before the game. The master point leaders for May are Monique Irion, Bert Rettner, and Wanda Cardella. George Sturges still leads for 2005, with Monique and Wanda right behind. The 99er leader for May is Michael Molinari, followed by Sandy Richardson, Allyson Farrell and Roberta Beam. Paul Boyd went over 100 points this year, but he is the 99er leader for 2005 of those who started the year under 100 points. Mike Molinari is right behind.. Click the links to get more complete lists. Top master point winners for May in Madera were Everett Bondeson and Bob Mortimer, followed by Larry and Gay Slates. Bob Mortimer leads for the year, followed by Everett Bondeson. Intermediate players with over 100 points get a chance to play with a Life master the first Wednesday evening of the month. Call Kay Chrisman for details SUMMER FUN AT THE SECTIONAL Those who played in our recent sectional had a great time. Players thought George Winter from southern California did an excellent job directing the tournament. Hospitality chairmen Judy Nicholson and Dora Gostanian provided superb hospitality for the tournament. We especially enjoyed the sandwiches they made and the short break for the Sunday Swiss teams lunch. Somehow they were able to serve lunch without charging the players any extra amount. Most tournaments charge anywhere from $3 to $8 for Sunday lunch. They wish to thank all the unit members who brought goodies for the tournament. There were so many members who did. For some sessions it seemed that everyone walking in the door brought something. They ask that members who bring things sign up on the hospitality sheet so that they can better plan the hospitality. Since many more people brought food than signed up, the hospitality budget ended up buying snacks that will be used at the next party, too. |
| MENTORING
PROGRAM You can still join the mentoring program. Ask a more experienced player to be your mentor, or call on of the unit directors - Maggie Mahaffey, Barbara Thacker, or Kay Chrisman and we may be able to help. Those who wish to mentor should let the the unit directors know that you are available. Players who participate in the mentoring program on Wednesday night or Sunday afternoon each receive a $1 discount. |
EDDIE KANTAR TIP: You cannot expect your partner to defend properly if you make faces or show other signs of disapproval |
| WINNERS CIRCLE April 15, 2005 - May 15, 2005 FRESNO WINTER SECTIONAL FRESNO SUMMER SECTIONAL JUNE 10-12 UNIT CHAMPIONSHIP 1 Margaret Mahaffey - Ginger Zumwalt 2 Wanda Cardella - Anita Penny BARB'S BBQ UNIT CHAMPIONSHIP 1A Bert Rettner - Anita Penny 2A Monique Irion - Robert Durbrow 3A John Schnell - Della Schnell 1B Allyson Farrell - Avis Morse 2B Villa Vejvoda - Kay Link 3B Ginger Zumwalt - Laura NeVille 1C Sophia Iwatsubo - Kimi Mochizuki 2C Barry Smith - Carolyn Smith 3C Martha Franks - Alma Griffin NORTH AMERICAN PAIRS 1AB Victor Greener - Dave Haberstich 2AB Mark Stern - David Shuster 3AB Robert Endara - Carolyn Lofton 1C Rick Betcher - Steve Sharp 2C Sally Perring - Paul Messner 3C Sandy Richardson - Mason Gilfry MEMBERSHIP CHAMPIONSHIP 1A Gerard Laquerriere - Curt Reeves 2A1B Hugh Miller - Bert Rettner 3A2B1C Michael Molinari - Mun Takeda 3B2C Roberta Beam - Sandy Richardson CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP 1A Monique Irion - Belva Quattrin 2A1B Margie Kenyon - Michael Molinari 3A George Sturges - Wanda Cardella 2/3B1/2C Cynthia Dixon - Ted Macaulay 2/3B1/2C Rick Betcher - Vivian Betcher 3C Mary Jo Davila - Dolores Parada 1A Jay Roll - Larry Cavanaugh 2A1B Bert Rettner - William Glass 3A Mary Lou Da Costa - Jane McCoy 2B Rick Betcher - Vivian Betcher MADERA CHAMPIONSHIP 1A Everett Bondesen - Robert Mortimer 2A1BC Rose Wheeler - Martha Conley 3A Richard Meffley - Bill Hagopian 2B Anita Meffley - Norma Selser 3C Jackie Reichard - Jan Armbruster RESTRICTED CHAMPIONSHIP 1AB Ray April - Sheila Smith 2A Jim McKoane - Jeri Shubin 3A2B Betty Martin - Alma Griffin 3B1C Pat K. Creede - Patricia O'brien 2C Martha Franks - Delia E. Green |
99ER
CHAMPIONSHIP 1AB Gene Hensley - Morry Shatzki 2A John Renna - Tina Renna 3A2B Gabriella Solomon - John J. McGregor 3B Betty Jacks - Beverly Garner BAROMETER PAIRS Barbara Thacker - Hugh Miller Della Schnell - John Schnell 299'ER GUESS YOUR SCORE! Dolores Otto - C. J McPike Cor Yssels - Gay Berry Kathy Coit - Ina Yssels(B) Sue Gearhart - Dolores Beebe(C) Pat Biddy - Viola Berg(C) 99er PAIRS Bob Brothers - Judy Brothers Fran Endara - Mary F. Moore John Renna - Tina Renna Bill Coit - Marilyn Bokemeier Mary Ann Clark - Beverly J Little Bob Brothers - Judy Brothers Mary Kay Veenboer-Mauldin - Sandra Beebe(B) MEMORIAL DAY PARTY Verlee O'Neill - Marion Krohn John Schnell - Della Schnell Bert Rettner - William Glass(B) Lois Layne - Lee Schubert(C) Yvonne Jeffrey - Kimi Mochizuki(C) FIG GARDEN S & R CLUB EASYBRIDGE Roseann Weinberg - Joanie Cohen (2) Kris McGann - Sue Tookoian (2) CLUB 55 EASYBRIDGE Marion Terry - Joan Weeks Linda Sims - Maja Anderson Bobbi Miller - John Miller Norma meek - Lana Cribbs SPECIAL George Sturges - Wanda Cardella T Bruce Smith - Margie Kenyon Everett Bondesen - Bill Hagopian Howard Arquette - Ray April Verlee O'Neill - Jane McCoy Monique Irion - Jean Kesler George Sturges - Bert Rettner John Schnell - Della Schnell Marion Krohn - Wilma Long(B) Laura NeVille - Maria Hawkins(B) Barbara Thacker - Doris Frazer(B) Esther Perrotta - Gerry Tipton(B) Margaret Giragosian - Diana Papazian(B) Dolores Parada - Mary Jo Davila(C) Harlan Ellis - Charles Small(C) Jim Stefanich - Suzanne Graham(C) Donny Graham - Martha Waller(C) Dolores Parada - Alma Griffin(C) Steve Sharp - Rick Betcher(C) 299'ER SPECIAL Howard Reed - Pat Simpson Nadine Nemechek - Marlene Frazier Gay Berry - Dolores Beebe |
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