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Graham Barby was named bowler of the year at the annual awards presentation held last Saturday. Graham had a very successful year being a member of the winning team in Major Pairs, Major Fours, Mixed Fours and runner-up in the Major Triples. He was also a semi-finalist in the Handicap Singles.
All awards were presented following a very well attended social bowls afternoon. 46 bowlers turned out and played one game of triples and ten games of pairs.
In the triples game Ron Murray, Joe Crowley and Mark Dwyer led all the way in their 31-13 win over Bob Freeman, Bill Skinner and Chris Dunn.
Wally Grant and Dave Johnson scored nine shots on the last three ends to defeat Ray Jones and Nimo Mills 26-16.
After holding a narrow 6-5 lead, John Hodge and John Ward won 10 of the next 12 ends to extend their lead to 19-7 and they went on to win the game against Bernie Mitchell and Geoff Freeman 21-11.
Liz Byrne and Dave Buggie scored 12 shots on the last four ends to record a come from behind 28-23 win over John Dunn and George Boatswain.
John Carr and Col Hayward held a narrow 7-5 lead over Gary McPhee and Warren Bevan after seven ends. John and Col then won six of the next seven ends to lead 24-8 and they went on to win the game 30-15.
Maureen Bailey and Kevin Hynds were far too strong for Alan Affleck and Mike Valentine in winning their game 35-15.
Tony Byrne and Guy Ellery only lost five ends in defeating their more fancied opponents of Bruce Deland and Ron Hornery 24-9.
Tom Furey and Col Mudie, aided by one six shot and one seven shot ends, scored a 28-17 win over Ron Fisher and Warwick Parker.
Noel Nicholson and Graham Barby led all the way in their 21-15 win over Rob Irving and John Corcoran.
Matthew Parker and Jeff Matters (Forbes), aided by two five shot ends, scored a 28-20 win over Gwenda Carty and Arthur Corbett.
The last game saw Rhona Went and Ted Wright score a 29-12 win over Gordon Dickson and Stuart Kelly.
26 bowlers played social bowls on Thursday. They played one game of triples and five games of pairs.
In the triples game Pat Murray (Concord), Rodd Kenny (Liverpool) and Geoff Freeman won the last two ends to record a come from behind 16-15 win over Bob Freeman, John Dunn and John Hodge.
After trailing 7-11, Alan Affleck and Mike Valentine won 11 of the last 12 ends to defeat Ian Mill and John Ward 31-13.
Les Kent and Arthur Corbett scored a big 36-11 win over Max Tomkins and John Carr.
In a very close game Rob Irving and Col Mudie scored three on the last end to defeat Gordon Dickson and Graham Barby 22-21.
John Watson and John Corcoran won the last five ends to have a come from behind 24-22 win over Allan Wright and Kevin Hynds.
After trailing 9-21, John Keogh and Col Hayward won five of the last six ends to snatch a 23 all draw with Ron Hornery and Flip Fliedner. Ron and Flip won the ends 11-10 in a very entertaining game.
Nine lucky bowlers won Christmas prizes on both Thursday and Saturday.
TWILIGHT BOWLS
The final round of the Pre-Christmas competition was played last Thursday with 52 bowlers participating.
Casey Surveying 1 won the last three ends to snatch a 13 all draw with Back Trundle Road 2.
High Rollers had a good 16-7 win over Saints.
Other winning teams were Battlers, Super Bees, Casey Surveying 2, Elle, Back Trundle Road 3, We Wreck ‘M N We Fix ‘M and Rok-FM.
The major prize winners on the night were Battlers with Elle being the minor prize winners. The lucky losers prize went to Bushies.
Following the bowls the Pre-Christmas competition winners were presented with their prizes.
The winning team was Super Bees with We Wreck ‘M N We Fix ‘M being runners up. The encouragement award was won by Two & A Half Fitters.
Thursday twilight bowls will recommence on January 22.
SUNDAY MORNING JACKPOT
A good field of 16 bowlers played four games of pairs.
Mick Blunt and Chris Dunn had a good 23-10 win over Brian Harrison and Guy Ellery.
Bill Skinner and John Dunn only lost three ends in their 19-6 win over Alan Affleck and Mal Porter.
Keith Hutchison and Tom Furey completely dominated their game against Martin Tighe and Rob Irving, winning 27-5.
Ian Brown and Maureen Bailey led all the way in their 20-8 win over Bob Freeman and George Boatswain.
Prize winners were Rob Irving, Bob Freeman, Ian Brown, Maureen Bailey and Brian Harrison.
The jackpot was not won and will be $1000 next week. This Sunday will be a special Christmas bowls morning with extra prizes being awarded for the best Christmas theme outfits, so deck yourself out in your best Christmas gear to make this a great event. Come along on Sunday morning for a game of bowls, a sausage sandwich, and a chance to win the jackpot and the best dressed prize. Names in by 9:30am for a 10:00am start.
KENO CUP
This Saturday, in a special bowls afternoon players from East Parkes will do battle against the bowlers from West Parkes. The event is always hotly contested and it will be interesting to see what scoring method is used to decide a winner as one duty starter lives in the East and the other in the West. All women bowling members are invited to participate in the event as we would like it to be a combined men’s and women’s club event.
UPCOMING BOWLS EVENTS
Saturday, December 20 – East versus West for the Keno Cup; Sunday, January 4 – Nominations close for District Triples; Sunday, January 18 – Nominations close for District Fours.
WORKING BEE
A working bee is being held on Saturday, December 20 to spread sand on number 1 green. It would be appreciated if as many members as possible can attend from 7:00am as this will make the job much easier and much quicker. A big thank you to the 16 members who turned up for last Saturday’s working bee.
GENERAL
Any member interested in being considered for the role of selector should nominate in writing to the board by Wednesday, December 24.
The bowls committee is investigating the inclusion of a jackpot with Thursday afternoon bowls.
By popular demand, Tuesday twilight bowls is being reintroduced and will start mid January.
Tickets are now being sold in the club’s annual Christmas hamper which is valued at $800. Tickets are two dollars each and are available from the club. Grab your tickets and be in the running for this great prize which will be drawn on Friday, December 19. Friday night raffle will feature the ever popular Christmas hams.
A seafood night is being held at the club on New Year’s Eve. Contact the club for further details.
STARTERS
Thursday, December 18 – Tony Byrne and John Ward; Saturday, December 20 – Gary McPhee and Max Tomkins; Saturday, December 27 – Ron Murray and Wally Austin; Thursday, January 1 – Joe Crowley and John Carr; Saturday, January 3 – Graham Barby and Bernie Mitchell.
RULE OF THE WEEK
Question: Can a skip stand in front of the head and request the bowler to put a bowl where the skip is standing?
Answer: Yes, however as soon as the bowl is delivered he should take his position behind the jack.

Happy bowling.