2022 McNary Golf Club Championships
By Mark Piercy, Golf Club Member
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The McNary Golf Club Championship was held the weekend of September 24 and 25. Thirty-five members of the Club competed in the 36-hole tournament for Club bragging rights. Pam Morrison and Joey Ziogas were crowned Ladies’ and Men’s Club Champions respectively. Morrison’s efforts produced a 94 followed by a 91 for a two-day total of 185, while Ziogas turned in rounds of 76 and 78 to account for his 2-day total of 154. He finished ahead of Doug Bedell who came in with a 168 and Derek Dunmyer and Daniel Proulx, both with 171 totals. In the Ladies’ Open Division Bev Davidson came in first with a 98 and 92 for a 190 total. In the Men’s Senior Division, Mark Morris narrowly defeated Fernando Martinez and Tim Kessel. Morris shot 79/84 for a 163 total. Martinez followed closely just 2 shots back with 86/79 for 165. Kessel finished in a close third with 90/76 for 166. It was also a tight race in the Men’s Super-Senior Division with Charlie Davidson at 81/82 for 163 nipping by 2 shots Bob Olson at 86/79 for 165. Close by in third was Bob Cyran with 84/82 for 166. Cody Miller and Doug Bedell wound up tied for first in the Men’s Open Net competition. Adam Vasas finished at the top of the Men’s Senior Net competition. And Bob Mador took the Super Senior Net title. Pam Morrison turned in the Ladies’ low gross round of 91. Ziogas and Kessel co-owned the low Men’s gross round of 76.
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Men Scrape Out Win in Battle of the Sexes
By Mark Piercy, Golf Club Member
Nine 2-Woman teams took on nine 2-Man teams in the hotly contested third annual McNary Golf Club Battle of the Sexes. Although competitive the mood was good natured (with some occasional light-hearted smack talk) as the participants observed a Ryder Cup style format when they met on the battlefield Saturday, September 18th. Six holes each were played of Scramble, Best Ball, and Alternate Shot during the matches that featured two Women against two Men. One point was at stake for each segment, with a total of 3 points on the line for each foursome. Matches were handicapped. Volunteer team Captains Pam Morrison and Jeff McDonnell assigned playing partners and determined matchups. The victors of version 3.0 were not determined until the final foursome of 9 groups came in. After eight groups finished the match was all square at 12 points each. The Men swept the Women in the final group grabbing all 3 points, pushing the Men to victory 15 points to 12 points. This was a repeat title for the Men as they also came out on top in 2021, however the Women did win the inaugural event in 2020. The Women will have to wait 365 days to reverse the trend and get their name back on the trophy.
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Team Kessel King of Hot Dog Open
By Mark Piercy, Men’s Club Secretary
The McNary Men’s Golf Club held their Hot Dog Open tournament on Saturday, September 21. The format was a 2-Man Pick Your Partner Scramble. Twenty-four teams turned out. Father-Son act Tim Kessel and Grant Kessel captured the gross division with a 7 under 64 and split $140. Second gross went to Terry Jacques and Robert Wood at 66. They split $110. Ed Patterson and Perry Sinasone came in third with a 67 and split $80. Fourth with a 68 and splitting $70 was Jeff Jones and Tim Bowman. On the Net side of the ledger, Team Glen Zielinski/Tom Nicolai captured top honors with a 57 and split $140. Second at 60 and splitting $110 were Adam Vasas and Chris Morrison. Third went to Don Croy and Dan Hedges with a 62. That was good for $80. And fourth went to Kent Hollingsworth and Bart Heath with a 63. They split $70. A total of 8 skins were awarded with the team of James Martin and Todd Petzel grabbing two of them for $97 with a gross and net eagle on #1. Of note a second Father/Son Team competed, Willy and Cade Goff. They managed a net birdie skin on #4 for $44. The next event on the Men’s Club calendar is the Memorial Tournament, October 8. Although not an official event on the Men’s Club schedule it is organized by Men’s Club Member Charlie Davidson and is restricted to current members. It is a 2-Man Pick Your Partner Best Ball and held to celebrate Members who have passed. Low individual gross and low individual net, as well as low team net scores will be awarded. Then on Saturday, October 15, The Men’s Club holds their final official event, The Fall Classic. The format is 9 holes of Best Ball and 9 holes of Chapman and Pick Your Partner. The Men’s Club season wraps up sometime in November with the Civil War, a match play event pitting Beavers against Ducks.
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Hello from President Mary Ann Zielinski
We have our last Filly Race for the season coming upon this Monday on October 10th. Please sign up through the proshop by Sunday Oct 9.
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Game day check in by 4:30pm, $5 fee and winner payouts. We will be teeing off by 5pm. (If you would like) please invite your spouse/significant other to be your cart driver, caddy or just your bartender for the evening! Your hosts will also have wine on the course to share. Following we will have hosted pizza & salad bar for players & spouse at the club house. Weather forecast is looking good and we are looking forward to having a fun night with you all! Your Filly Race hosts- Becky & Susan
The Merry Mixer on Tuesday was a fun and well attended event. The View had a buffet luncheon planned and ready for us as we finished and turned in our scores AND our gold balls! Thank you to our Captains for organizing!!
I hope that you are all enjoying this nice change that we’ve had in the weather and are taking advantage of the time we have left with our friends as the season winds down and many begin their journeys south for the winter.
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MLGA Nine Hole Days Play Results 10/4/2022
By Captain Doris Jackson
LOW GROSS
CLASS A June Link (48)
CLASS B Mary Neuberger (50)
CLASS C Maureen Renner (51)
LOW NET
CLASS A Carol Dornfeld (37)
CLASS B Patti Lee/Carol Lewis (36)
CLASS C Elaine Walker (36)
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MLGA 18-hole Day’s Play: Low Gross/Low Net on October 4, 2022
By Captains Nancy Boyer & Joanie Layton
Group A
Pam Morrison - 84 - Low Gross
Charlotte Splonski - 66 - Low Net
Group B
Mary Ann Zielinski - 98 - Low Gross
Becky Davidson- 71 - Low Net
Group C
Sandy Guess - 102 - Low Gross
Barb Wilson - 68 - Low Net
Sheila Levy had a birdie on #10 and Linda Stevens had a birdie on #18.
Congratulations to everyone !!
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A FRESH OUTLOOK
Written By Cameron Shackelton
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Spread those Wings and Fly… Again
I’m no lifeguard, but my recommendation is to dive in headfirst. Life is far too short to miss out on as many moments and memories you could be creating. This world is quickly evolving and changing every single day, but one thing will always remain the same: finding the things that make you happy with the people who make you happiest.
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A recent thought I had was that at some point in all our lives we “spread our wings” and leave the nest; however, what if we are getting too comfortable in our new nests we build and forget that we were born to fly and experience things outside of our daily comfort zone? After all, these wings won’t be able to fly forever. So, take advantage of them now.
I’ve personally found a passion for traveling and experiencing new things. This year I got to spend time in Seattle, Scottsdale, Charleston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Ohio, and Indiana. At the end of October, I’m flying to Dallas, and I honestly couldn’t be more excited for this trip. I like to think that it’s better to regret doing something than to regret never doing something at all.
I encourage you to try new things you think you would enjoy with the people you enjoy the most. Take your spouse kayaking on the Deschutes River. Go visit Uncle Bobby up in Montana and swing by Glacier National Park while you’re there. Try out new hiking spots or learn to ski on the weekends starting next month. Maybe even book a short trip to see that old friend of yours and catch up where you left off. So, with all that being said, go ahead and stretch those wings and prepare for flight once again; after all, those wings won’t be able to fly forever.
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HAVE YOU READ....?
Written By Ann Trombley
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Universe of Two by Stephen Kiernan is a story about a unique gentleman, Charlie Fish. One of the posted reviews describes this book as a “historical drama with a poignant love story.”
As a young man at the height of WWII, Charlie shows remarkable mathematical skills drawing the attention of experts. He is eventually assigned to the Manhattan Project but does not know the objective of the Project.
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He is assigned to design and build the detonator of the atomic bomb, but he, along with many others, located in Los Alamos, New Mexico, are unaware of the project.
He leaves behind a sweetheart, Brenda, whom he met visiting her family-owned music store back East. She eventually finds a job as a church organist in Los Alamos. With his skills, Charlie learns how to repair organs. By this time, he has come to realize what is happening with the Project and what he has been assigned to do. He suffers “a crisis of conscience”. Brenda and Charlie are married, and she urges him to “be a man”, ignore his qualms, and continue. When the 2 atomic bombs strike Japan, he is devastated. He and Brenda leave New Mexico to pursue studies at Stanford, but his reputation as the trigger detonator precede him. He is regarded as a hero. They leave Stanford to dedicate the rest of their lives determined to make amends.
This book is based on the life of the actual mathematician, Charles B. Fisk, who goes into repairing and designing world-famous organs and eventually founding his own company.
We find the word “atomic” being used in the world more today. This was a remarkable story to learn about the background of the Manhattan Project and the account of two people struggling to heal their consciences.
Keep reading. Ann Trombley
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Board of Directors Meeting: Agenda
Date: October 6, 2022
Location: McNary Golf Club Banquet Room (In Person)
Time: 6:00 p.m.
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes – September 1, 2022
III. Reports and Discussions
A. President’s Report – Cheryl Ousey
B. Treasurer & Finance Report – Larry Newcomer
C. Architectural Review Committee Report – Lisa Mador
IV.Old Business
A. House Bill 2534 Update
V. New Business
A. Upcoming Board Member Elections
B. Photinia Drip Line Replacement
C. 2023 Budget
VI. Next Meeting Date – November 3, 2022 in person at the clubhouse
VII. Owner’s Forum
VIII.Executive Session, If Necessary
IX. Adjournment
Community Updates:
- The annual meeting for McNary Estates is coming up in November. If you are interested in running for a Board of Directors position. Please contact CMI.
- Remember any changes to your yard or home outdoors OTHER THAN MAINTENANCE require an ARC application. Contact CMI for a copy if needed.
*This agenda is subject to change.
The annual meeting for McNary Estates Home Owners Association is coming up in November. If you are interested in running for a Board of Directors position or have questions about the association, please contact Community Management Inc.
Joel McDonell, PCAM, CMCA, CAMP, is the Community Manager assigned to the McNary Estates Homeowners Association. Joel's email address is joelm@communitymgt.com and his direct line is 503-445-1211.
Lauren Cazan is the Community Administrator on Joel McDonell's team. Lauren's email address is laurenc@communitymgt.com and her direct line is 503-445-1225.
Jesse Wittenber administers the website for the McNary Estates Homeowners Association. Jesse's email address is jessew@communitymgt.com and his direct line is 503-445-1105.
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McNary Dogs & Lawns
By Christine Dieker
The subject of dog walkers that feel pee/poop areas include neighbors lawns is a polarized one. When we received communication on the subject, seeking and sharing these views seemed like a good awareness piece for this newsletter.
One neighbors view......Everything is wonderful here except for one thing!! Dogs and their owners that think it is acceptable to poop and pee in my front yard every day. I just drove into my driveway a few minutes ago and a very sweet gentleman was allowing his dog to do his business in the middle of my front yard. I waved no,no and he waved hello. When I got out of my car, I asked him to take his dog to a greenway or to his house to do his business. He told me to calm down. I'm tired of being the poop patrol and note that many of our neighbors now have signs in their front yards to try to minimize this problem. It's not working. I spend a lot of time and money to keep up our yard and appearance......
Another neighbors view.... I am 90 years old and walking my dog on the street to avoid her peeing or pooping on the grass does not feel safe. My dog is so small and hope her little amounts of pee will not damage the grass.
Another neighbors view..... Most of us dog owners (myself included) are respectful and will pick up the poop. I haven't seen too many lawns being damaged.
Our neighborhood is lucky to have other areas like the commons or unused areas of the golf course for our dogs to get relief. But, perhaps these are not the best solutions either, for keeping the grass green. Could we suggest getting your dog to use the dead un-watered areas of the golf course or landscape areas of bark mulch. Or, lets get creative and find an absorbent throw away towel to soak up that extra pee. This would be better and avoid creating spots on neighbors nice green lawns. Respectfully.
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