Unit 223 Reporter

News from Southern Illinois-Paducah Unit 223

Editor:  Karen Coe,  12761 Webb Hill Rd.,  Ewing IL  62836 
 (618-435-4200)
finesse002002@yahoo.com

2009 Masterpoint Race Results

  First Place in the Ace of Clubs Race:

0-5 Points – Linda Brofka, Marion IL

5-20 Points – Ron Deluca, Destin FL

20-50 Points – Dianna Nerren, Hickman KY

50-100 Points – Marilyn Storch, Herrin IL

100-200 Points – Donald Klingsick, Edwardsville IL

200-300 Points – Ann Smith, Marion IL

300-500 Points – Terryl Francis, Glen Carbon IL

500-1000 Points – Jane Baker, Paducah KY

1000-2500 Points – David Drennan, Granite City IL

2500-5000 Points – Julia Rambo, Mayfield KY

  First Place in the Mini-McKenney Race:

0-5 Points – Sharon & George Halsey, O'Fallon IL

5-20 Points – Ron Deluca, Destin FL

20-50 Points – David Mindrup, Glen Carbon IL

50-100 Points – Marilyn Storch, Herrin IL

100-200 Points – Donald Klingsick, Edwardsville IL

200-300 Points – Mary Parker, Eddyville KY

300-500 Points – Terryl Francis, Glen Carbon IL

500-1000 Points – Carol Warner, Fairview Hgts IL

1000-2500 Points – Bruce Gardner, Paducah KY

2500-5000 Points – Dalton Darnell, Murray KY

Full results for the 2009 Unit 223 Mini-McKenney and Ace of Clubs (the top 10 players in each category) can be found by visiting www.acbl.org and clicking on Masterpoint Races. Current standings for the 2010 masterpoint races are at the same location. The rank in which players compete each year is determined by the points they possess on Jan 1.

McCord Trophy for 2009

The McCord Trophy Race is for most points accumulated by a Unit 223 Player at Unit 223 Sectional Tournaments. The top players in the McCord Race for 2009 were:

  1. Dalton Darnell, Murray KY – 52.05

  2. Bruce Gardner, Paducah KY – 44.59

  3. Doug Edwards, Hardin KY – 40.30

  4. Judy Eaton, Carbondale IL – 37.96

  5. Ron Brockman, Paducah KY – 33.70

  6. Tom Wynn, Paducah KY – 28.40

  7. Ron Diehl, Effingham IL – 27.91

  8. Sandra Lemon, Mayfield KY – 24.13

  9. Larry Lemon, Mayfield KY – 24.13

10. Gayle Edwards, Hardin KY -- 24.09

11. Maxine Wynn, Paducah KY -- 24.03

12. Andrew Carver, Edwardsville IL – 23.38

13. Ray Sigler, Trenton IL – 23.37

14. Ron Brotherson, Paducah KY -- 22.93

15. Brenda Gagnon, Paducah KY -- 22.55

16. Janet Brotherson, Paducah KY -- 22.46

17. Bob Cundall, Collinsville IL -- 22.16

18. Dean Stow, Paducah KY – 22.13

19. Glafkos Galanos, Carbondale IL – 21.31

20. Doug McQuaid, Lebanon IL -- 19.79

21. Richard Brummer, Effingham IL – 18.16

22. Carol Warner, Fairview Hgts. IL – 17.98

23. John Burgener, St. Louis MO -- 17.92

24. Leonard Gross, Carbondale IL -- 17.73

25. Julia Rambo, Mayfield KY & Hugh Williams, Carbondale IL – 16.82

Advances in Rank

Congratulations to the following Unit 223 Players who have advanced in rank:

New Junior Masters:

George Ballhausen, Red Bud IL

Mary File, Edwardsville IL

Janet Little, Wood River IL

Pat Peak, Effingham IL

Pamela Pearson, Marion IL

Robert Travis, Worden IL

Judy True, Wood River IL

Jay Winter, Edwardsville IL

Dawn Wood, Glen Carbon IL
 

New Club Masters:

Linda Badgley, Edwardsville IL

Linda Brofka, Marion IL

George & Sharon Halsey, O'Fallon IL

Josh Rich, Alton IL

James Storch, Herrin IL

New Sectional Masters:

Carol Cookson, Belleville IL

Ron Deluca, Gilbertsville KY

Raynetta Earp, Paducah KY

Terry Sharp, Mt. Vernon IL

Barbara Wachter, Metropolis IL
 

New Regional Masters:

Marilyn Storch, Herrin IL
 

New NABC Masters:

Eric Bizzell, Beecher City IL
 

New Bronze Life Masters:

Beverly Butler, Highland IL

Doris Holzhauer, Centralia IL

Welcome

Since December 2009, we have gained the following new members.  Please make them feel welcome.

Teresa Abert, Godfrey IL

Barbara Constance, Belleville IL

Alsandyra Essien, East St. Louis IL

Mary File, Edwardsville IL

Glenda Klingsick, Edwardsville IL

Janet Noble, Belleville IL

Carol Phillips, Godfrey IL

Judith & Roger Pifer, Glen Carbon IL

Our Unit's current total membership stands at 419.

Pioneer Sectional Tournament

Unit 223's next Sectional Tournament will be in Effingham IL on April 23, 24, & 25 at Hendelmeyer Park (1906 S. Fourth St). Play commences on Friday evening at 7:00. Information about the tournament: Kate Dickens, Tournament Chair (217) 342-4415.

Partnership Desk will be open one hour before game time. There are many motels available at exits 159 & 160, Effingham.