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His first foray into officiating began in 1966 with some junior high and small school games. He progressed to high school with a push from Central’s Ray Coleman. Then came small colleges followed by Division I schools. He was called upon to officiate his first Oregon High School State Championship game in the A-2 Division in 1970. It was played in Mac Court in Eugene. The next big one was the 1974 6A Championship game at Portland’s Memorial Coliseum. Benson Tech and Roseburg High were squaring off for all the marbles. He witnessed close-up the final high school game of Benson’s 3-sport star 6’11” Richard Washington. Washington went on to play for John Wooden at UCLA in three Final Fours and won the Championship over Kentucky in 1975.
He called one more 6A state tournament in 1976 before leaving the high school circuit behind and moving up to small college and Division I exclusively. Initially he worked the Pacific-8 Conference (Pac-8) which evolved into the Pac-10 in 1978 with the addition of more teams and the West Coast Conference. (Incidentally the Pac-10 did not become the Pac-12 until 2011.) He officiated numerous Junior College, NAIA, Division II and Division III conference championships and tournaments. After leaving Division I he was selected to the Pac-8-10-12 Former Officials All Time Recognition List which stood at only 28 members. Other big games he called were 3 NIT (National Invitation Tournament) games and the 1984 NCAA Division I Western Regionals held at WSU, Pullman, WA.
He was the alternate for the Championship game of that ‘84 Regional and sat at the scorer’s table. Duke was playing U of Washington in the title game. Near the end of the game the timer inadvertently let the clock run out during a mad scramble for a loose ball with the outcome in the balance. Time had to be put back on the clock, but how much? No one was sure in all the excitement and pandemonium. Utilizing a replay monitor was not allowed back then. The floor officials came over to the scorer’s table to confer and one whispered to our man “we have no idea how much time is left.” Now legendary Coach K of Duke came over to the mini conference at the table and asked, “who are you?” Our man politely replied with his name and status of alternate official. The crowd was growing impatient. Advancement in March Madness was on the line. Our man held up 7 fingers for 7 seconds…that was his best guess. So, 7 went back on the clock. He learned later it was 8 seconds with Brent Musberger of CBS announcing that the officials owed Duke another second. The game ended with a UW victory. He received immediate support from the PAC-10 office who affirmed it was an acceptable decision. Of note in that 84 Western Regional, 3 of the 4 teams were Duke, coached by Mike Krzyzewski (1,202 W’s and counting); Georgetown, coached by John Thompson (596 W’s); and Washington, coached by Marv Harshman (637 W’s). That is a bona fide Who’s Who coaching list.
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The most memorable game he officiated was the University of Arizona vs the University of California. Arizona was coached by Lute Olson and lead by All- American and 12-year NBAer Sean Elliott. California was coached by Lou Campanelli and lead by All-American and 12-year NBAer Kevin Johnson. The game was a marathon, going 5 overtimes! Arizona outlasted California. When asked who the best coach was to officiate for, he replied “Jim Boutin. Jim was the nicest and the most well-behaved coach I can ever recall in more than 1,200 games.” As for worst…Stanford Coach Mike Montgomery.
In 2001 he became the coordinator of officials for the Northwest Athletic Conference South (NWAC), a group of community colleges in Oregon and Clark in Vancouver, WA, and the Cascade and Northwest Conferences. This meant scheduling officials for all the games. Then for the 2003-04 NBA season he became Game Operations Observer for all Portland Trailblazer home games and gave up the college coordinating position. Game Operations Observer was a new NBA program and every team had one. They did not travel with the team. The Observers checked the playing surface, the basket, backboard, and rim for defects and compliance with NBA standards for all 41 home games and home playoff games. Once the game began the Observers evaluated every call and no-call of the officials. The NBA office was notified immediately by Blackberry of incidents such as flagrant fouls, fights, ejections, etc. Before heading home, the Observer picked up the game DVD and stat book. Then he had to review the entire game and chart every referee call and any unusual incidents. It took about 3.5 hours to complete the post-game report online and submit it by the deadline the next morning. Games Operations Observer did not come without some perks that included two lower-level seats that he shared with VIPs like Charlie Davidson, Glen Zielinski, Bob Zell, Doug and Don Weathers, and Gordy James. It wasn’t until he got those free tickets that he discovered just how many friends he had!
In 1987 he moved to McNary Estates after buying a lot and building a home on McNary Estates Dr in phase 1 of 19 homes. He has been a resident ever since. The decision was a no-brainer. Afterall his backyard included McNary Golf Course and the huge lake along #1 fairway. Quick access to I-5 was a plus as he was traveling extensively back then. He has many interests and hobbies which include hunting, fishing, crabbing, clamming, and collecting wildlife and waterfowl art. He has acquired several carvings and sculptures by Dale Crawford of Keizer. His floating home on the Columbia about 10 miles east of Astoria grants him instant access to fishing and hunting. An avid golfer, his newly found free time should allow him to give it more attention. In 2008 and 2010 he won the net division of the Men’s Senior Championship at Pronghorn Golf Resort where he has fractional ownership in a villa. When the great debate of “Who is all time greatest?” came up…. Tiger Woods or Jack Nicklaus? He shot back, “hands down Jack and Arnie were greatest,” adding “Jack and Arnie were true ambassadors of the game and gave back through their tournaments and charities. I lost respect for Tiger due to his wayward behavior.” I wanted to argue that debate with him, but I was afraid he might slap me with a Technical Foul or worse, eject me! Now you know…Alan Moberg!
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P. E. O. Geranium Sale Fundraiser Time!
We had a great response from this community last year, for which we are truly grateful. We hope we can serve you again this year, and bring color to your yard.
ALL PROFITS PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR WOMEN
Plants are from Egan Gardens, Keizer
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Regular Zonal Geraniums: $4.25 each
Colors: Red, Light Pink, White, Salmon, Lavender, Dark Pink
Ivy Geraniums: $4.50 each
Colors: Lavender, Red, Pink, Red/White
White Marguerites: $5.25 each
White Bacopa: $4.25 each
Ivy Geranium Baskets: $27:00 each
Colors: Red, Pink, Lavender, Red/White
Gift Certificates: $20.00
To order, contact Lucia Norris, 340 Snead Dr. N., 503-581-4132. I will also have order forms available at the April 5 MLGA Opening Lunch. Payment is due at the time of the order. Please make checks payable to Chapter DM – P. E. O. Please place and pay for your orders by Tuesday, April 12. Your plants will be delivered on Saturday, April 30.
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Volunteers on the Course (Post by McNary Men's Golf Club)
Volunteerism was on full display at McNary Golf Club Sunday, March 27! Many thanks to the students from Blanchett Catholic and McNary High Schools' golf teams and their coaches who turned out for the Club's Annual Spring Clean-Up. Three dozen students joined a like number of adult volunteers who worked diligently to rake tree wells and edge cart paths for 3 hours. For three days prior 3 crews of volunteers prepped yesterday's work by cutting the turf next to the paths which allowed for edging of the paths. Much was accomplished to augment the Club's maintenance crew's usual work. Afterwards all enjoyed a hot dog lunch provided by The View. Members provided baked goods for desserts. The Club appreciates all the students and other volunteers who worked on the course, those behind the scenes who provided baked goods and managed the food service and those who coordinated the event. It was a great success! Thank you!!!
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McNary Ladies Golf Association begins 2022 Season
On Tuesday, April 5 the McNary Ladies Golf Association (MLGA) began their 2022 season with a Tune-Up Golf Event at 9:30 AM. Thirty some gals from both the 9 hole and the 18 hole groups participated in this friendly exchange on the back nine. Nancy Boyer created a fun scramble format that included using the worse drives and putting with opposite hand putters.
Jeanie White coordinated an Opening Luncheon event following the golf where past, current, and new members gathered for Burger Baskets & Floats at The View restaurant. Members and guests in attendance numbered near seventy. "Celebrating Our Past.....Swinging into Our Future...60 Years" theme for 2022 was also showcased with displayed lists of ladies involved with MLGA since the early 1960's.
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A tradition and very useful tool of MLGA has been the annual handbook given to all members on the opening day. This year, Karen Such, Joanie Leaton, and Betty Dempsey made up the committee that gathers, creates, proofs, and re-proofs the enclosed pages of helpful information. New to the contents this year is the schedule for MLGA Social Group which are ladies that either are part of the golfing groups, past golfing members, and/or residents of McNary Estates.
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It is not too late to sign-up for this season of play and social gatherings. A new Ladies Putter Group is also an option for those who may not want to get out on the regular course but still want to enjoy friendly competition on the putting green. Contact MLGA President Mary Ann Zielinski at 503-991-6985 or the McNary Golf Club Pro-Shop at 503-393-4653 if interested. The following schedule is what is being planned through May for the 18 Hole & 9 Hole groups. Activities for the Social Group can be found under ON THE SOCIAL SIDE column in this newsletter.
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MLGA Social Group members enjoyed two activities in March. On March 2, ladies were invited to attend a Paint Party lead by Mrs. B of Let’s Make Art. Each participant chose one of two projects, a wheelbarrow of flowers painted on an 11’ x 14” painted canvas or two painted stemmed wine glasses. Quick-drying acrylic paints in several hues were used and step-by-step instructions were given. Each lady’s style, technique and experimentation created her own unique finished project. A glass of wine was included to top off a fun afternoon.
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The monthly T3, Third Thursday at Three, gathering held in The View Dining Room occurred on March 17th, St. Patrick’s Day. Ladies donned their green and enjoyed each other’s company over beverages and snacks. McNary ladies are invited to join the Social Club the third Thursday of each month for their monthly, no-host T3 get togethers.
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A FRESH OUTLOOK
Written By Cameron Shackelton
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What does the word, “genuine,” mean to you? In a world that offers so many different versions of everything and anything, how important does genuineness seem anymore? This question could be asked for nearly any topic including relationships, friendships, moments, memories, products, and quality of life. I recently had a discussion with someone new in my life about
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genuine friendships and what they mean to us. Sometimes we find ourselves in a friendship that seems one sided, or we realize our “friends” don’t respect our decisions and needs over their own wants and opinions. It’s never going to be easy to grow out of a relationship; however, the older I get, the more I realize that I would choose quality over quantity and would rather have that genuine connection with someone versus something that is mediocre.
I recently celebrated my twenty-second birthday when a thought occurred to me, “am I making the most out of the life given to me?” That question has nothing to do with money, success, or how many friends I have, but rather asking if I am making every day worth something and creating genuine moments I can be proud of. I don’t want to be that person who trades sunsets with his wife, for hours on my phone. I want to live in the moment, be present, and create those genuine memories surrounded by those who make me happiest. I may only be twenty-two, but life is still too short to fill any of it with anything less than genuine and authentic.
Lastly, I’ve also realized that nothing should be taken for granted. It is just as important to create genuine connections as it is to cherish the ones you already have. You never know when you could lose someone who means everything to you. So the next time your mom calls, answer that phone. Next time your friends invite you to game night, take that offer. Next time you get time off work, take your family to that vacation you’ve always wanted to go on. Don't wait for a “tomorrow” because tomorrow may not show. Seek, cherish, and create those genuine moments now and don’t ever stop. After all, life is too short.
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HAVE YOU READ....?
Written By Ann Trombley
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My journey with Upton Sinclair, author, politician, and “muckraker” who wrote The Jungle, a 1906 expose of the meatpacking industry. An outspoken socialist, he ran unsuccessfully for Congress in the early 1920s, and a Democratic Party candidate for Governor of California in 1934, again unsuccessful.
I was familiar with Sinclair but had never read any of his books. Several years ago I happened to come across Dragon’s Teeth, fiction, published in 1943, by Sinclair. Found a copy at the Salem Library and, being a history addict, read this 500-page book quickly. This is the way history should be taught. The political factions in Germany are at war with each other trying to find power and pull their country out of the abyss left by the Treaty of Versailles. The 1929 stock market crash and ensuing Depression didn’t help. I actually felt like I was there.
About 2/3 of the way through this novel, I discovered that this is part of an historical series written by Upton Sinclair. Eleven books ranging from 1913 to the Cold War. Back to the library. But Dragon’s Teeth was the only book in the series in the library. Drat! I wasn’t ready to buy the series and old-fashioned enough to want to read a “regular” book.
I was telling a friend about the book and my dilemma. He happened to be a professor at a nearby college and could get the books for me. Dragon’s Teeth is the 3rd book in the series; my friend brought me the 4th book – Wide is the Gate. This book deals with the central character going into Spain on the eve of the Spanish Civil War. More interesting history!
By now I wanted to go back and read the first volume of the series, World’s End, which begins in 1913 and introduces the main character, Lanny Budd. Again, my friend obliged and brought me the first two books.
To be continued. I’ll introduce you to Lanny next month. Keep reading. Ann
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HUMOR ME
Written By Mary Smith
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THE SHOES
My love affair with shoes began as a child. Relegated to wearing sturdy, brown (ugly) oxfords because I was the family tomboy, I secretly coveted the “Mary Jane” patent leather shoes worn by my younger sister, Ruthie. Of course, I’d never admit it.
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Ministers didn’t make much money, so having more than one pair of shoes would be a luxury, out of the question in our household.
Years passed; I grew up and began to acquire money of my own. I quickly determined there would be no more brown oxfords in my closet! By the time I was 14, I’d acquired my first “Joyce” (white leather) shoes. My “shoe fetish” was born. As an adult, I began a small, but growing, collection of shoes—red, white, beige, but, most important, black patent leather heels. Glamorous, sleek. My style.
Then came that fateful day in 1962, and my first, serious fight with my (first) husband of only one year, over shoes. I never imagined a power struggle with my husband over shoes! See, I’d recently purchased a pair of (you guessed it) black patent leather high-heeled pumps. They were so…shiny! I couldn’t wait to wear them. I was positive my ankles would look slimmer than ever.
I wore them the very next day to work. Strutting into the office of Smith-Corona Marchant in Berkeley, CA, I was sure everyone would notice my classy shoes. The brown oxfords of my past faded into obscurity.
Suddenly, I was informed that my husband was in the lobby. I hurried down, pleased he was stopping by, without a clue as to the reason for his visit. Holding a brown bag, but not smiling, he handed It to me. Peering inside, I saw an old pair of my shoes. Confused, I waited for an explanation. “Mary”, he said sternly, “I brought your old shoes; you can’t wear your NEW SHOES to work. Give them to me”!
Shocked, my head reeling from this intrusion into my personal choice of what to wear to work, I suddenly felt like a child (sans brown Oxford shoes). A nervous laugh came from somewhere in my throat. I stood up, looked him in the eye, and said “No”. I couldn’t understand why he was telling me what to do! “I won’t take off my black patent leather shoes”, I said, curling my toes tightly inside those beautiful pumps, in a vise-like grip. Hadn’t I paid my dues as a child? Hadn’t I always had to be practical?
Anyway, he wasn’t my father. I knew I’d crossed an invisible line. Making a boundary, unheard of in my sheltered world. Yet, I instinctively knew that the “love, honor and obey” line in our marriage vows did not give my husband the right to decide what shoes I wore! Or a lot of other things, for that matter.
He left, taking the brown bag and “ordinary” shoes with him. Only as the years passed did I realize this confrontation wasn’t even about shoes. But, that’s another story.
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