Unit 223 Welcomes New Members:   Daniel Hellrung of Troy and Chance Wilson of Carlinville.

CONGRATULATIONS to all of the Unit 223 members who are leading in the Unit standings for the 2018 masterpoint races. Following is a list of the leaders as of July 1:

Ace of Clubs Masterpoint Race 0 to 5 David Williams (O’Fallon) Nancy Mathews (Edwardsville) Nina Jackson (Effingham)   5 to 20 Chris Sehy (Effingham) Arlinda Pitman (Edwardsville) Michael Oshel (Harrisburg)   20 to 50 Richard Jeffries (West Frankfort) Brenda Ford (Highland) Al Wentz (Edwardsville)   50 to 100  Linda Asunskis (Belleville) Carl Edwards (Benton KY) Kathy Harasimowicz (Carbondale)   100 to 200 Sterling Dare (O’Fallon) Brian Poelker (Effingham) Gary Goeckner (Effingham)   200 to 300 Lynn James (Centralia) Sheron Meyer (Belleville) Donna Swick (Newton)   300 to 500 Linda Key (O’Fallon) Scott Weber (Edwardsville) Marianna Weber (Edwardsville)   500 to 1000 Pamela Ames (Maryville) Kadie Davis (Maryville) Vicki Valley (Edwardsville)   1000 to 1500 Gail Dare (O’Fallon) Susan Pensoneau (Colinsville) Martha Kallaher (Paducah KY)   1500 to 2500 Charles Keltner (Highand) Ray Sigler (Highland) Dennis Rose (Boaz KY)   2500 to 3500 Jane Baker (Paducah KY) Ronald Brockman (Paducah KY) Ralph Rotter (Granite City)    3500 to 5000 Julia Rambo (Mayfield KY) Richard Brummer (Effingham) Jo Echols (Paducah KY)

Mini-McKenney Masterpoint Race 0 to 5 David Williams (O’Fallon) Nancy Mathews (Edwardsville) Nina Jackson (Effingham)   5 to 20 Chris Sehy (Effingham) Arlinda Pitman (Edwardsville) Michael Oshel (Harrisburg)   20 to 50 John Asunskis (Belleville) Richard Jeffries (West Frankfort) Al Wentz (Edwardsville)   50 to 100 Linda Asunskis (Belleville) Kathy Harasimowicz (Carbondale) Janet Eveans (Brighton)   100 to 200 Sterling Dare (O’Fallon) Janet Jones (Harrisburg) Brian Poelker (Effingham)   200 to 300 Sheron Meyer (Belleville) Donna Swick (Newton) Jane Herman (Effingham) William Herman (Effingham)   300 to 500 Linda Key (O’Fallon) David Stein (Carlyle) Scott Weber (Edwardsville) Marianna Weber (Edwardsville)   500 to 1000 Pamela Ames (Maryville) Kadie Davis (Maryville) Paul Bridges (Swansea)   1000 to 1500 Phillip Fultz (Paducah KY) Gail Dare (O’Fallon) Bill Petrie (Mayfield KY)   1500 to 2500 Dennis Rose (Boaz KY) Tommy Wynn (Paducah KY) Charles Keltner (Highland)   2500 to 3500 Jane Baker (Paducah KY) Ronald Brockman (Paducah) Ronald Diehl (Paducah)   3500 to 5000 Richard Brummer (Effingham) Julia Rambo (Mayfield KY) Jo Echols (Paducah KY

EFFINGHAM TOURNAMENT WAS A HUGE SUCCESS

The Effingham Crossroads Regional was held from June 18-24 at the Effingham Holiday Inn. Although the turnout was small, the tournament was a lot of fun and everyone had a good time. The facility was perfect and the tournament was well run.  

The total number of masterpoints won was 1754.56 by a total of 204 players. The overall attendance was 306 players. Click here for a full recap of results.

In 2019, the tournament will most likely by held in the fall, although the date has not been finalized. Two people -- Bill Herman and Kae Williams -- became Life Masters during the tournament.

A big thank you to tournament chairmen Lois and Paul Hartke (below left) and to ACBL directors Judy and Dave Cotterman (below right).

NEW LIFE MASTERS

HATS OFF to players who reached milestones besides Life Master!

    NEW JUNIOR MASTERS: Nina Jackson of Effingham and David Williams of O’Fallon

    NEW SECTIONAL MASTER:  John Asunkis of Belleville