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Phone: 6295 2508 Newsletter No. 29

August 2013 Skip: Bev Porteous, Lead: Gayle Young

Phone: 6285 2278 porteous@grapevine.com.auwww.canberra.bowls.com.au

Congratulations Congratulations to Lois Waters for winning the Open Consistency Championship on 14th July. Lois not only had to contend with very cold and miserable weather but, her opponent, David Kimber’s determination and tenacity was something to see on the day. Lois kept her head and continued to draw, draw, and draw. While David had a few fast runners at the head, which unfortunately missed their mark and he ended up dropping a couple of multiples. All games in the Championship were quite close with excellent bowling executed by all participants. Hopefully there will be more contenders next time. Mens Triples 27 July  A cold morning start, before becoming a beautiful day for  bowls,  saw  the  Triples  semi‐final  between  Sam Brudaglio, Carlo Rossi and David Kimber take on Richie Moir,  Duncan  Turner,  and  Steve  Gregory  in  a  close, low‐scoring  game.  A  couple  of multiples  for  Steve’s team towards the end  left David’s team needing 6 on the  last end which, ultimately, was  just out of  reach. Congrats on a good game fellas.  

Steve’s  victorious  team  then  backed  up  to  play  the Final  against  Mark  Dulihanty,  Barry  Freebody,  and Greg  Pickup  in  warm  sunshine.  Great  bowls  were played by all involved, but despite a few multiples and a  late  rally  from  Steve’s  team,  Greg  Pickup’s  team managed to get home by 8 shots.    Our Mens Triple Champions for 2013: Mark Dulihanty – Barry Freebody – Greg Pickup Runners  up:  Richie  Moir‐  Duncan  Turner  –  Steve Gregory   

Lois Waters creeping up on her opponent during the CoCC Singles.

Our Club was represented in the Champion of Club Champions over the last two weekends of July. First up in the Men’s Singles, Barry Freebody went down to the eventual winner at Belconnen on Sunday 21st July. The Men’s Pairs had Mick O’Brien and Allan Morgan up against the home team at Yass last weekend. The lads tried their best but were no match in the end. After winning her first round in the Women’s Singles at Weston Creek on Tuesday 23rd July, Lois Waters continued in good form over at Yowani on Saturday to win both of the next two rounds, beating both Sue Bush from Yass and Nichole Mengel from Belconnen. Lois will face Weston Creek’s Margaret Bacchetto on Saturday 3rd August at Yowani in the final, 11.00 am start.

. The Women’s CoCC Pairs saw Gil Stenner and Julie Hancock come from behind to defeat a very strong team from Belconnen. Sadly, they went down in the second round by one shot to the West Deakin Hellenic Club team of Sharon and Kristen Steele. It was good to see the Club support team attending where possible. Well done everyone.

Gil Stenner willing her bowl onto the Kitty during CoCC Pairs

Julie Hancock, a picture of concentration on the last end of CoCC Pairs.

CBC Women’s Bowls Program

PLAY, SUBSTITUTE, OR FORFEIT

Ladies Open Fours 2013 – Final Aug 3rd. Ladies Minor Singles 2013 – start 7th August, finish by 28th August. Ladies Minor Pairs 2013 – start 21st August, finish by 25th September. Ladies Minor Triples 2013 – Friday 20th September. Doran Bowl 2013 – 21st September. Mixed Pairs 2013 – 22nd September. Minor Consistency 2013 – start 16th October, finish by 20th November. There are lists up on the notice board for quite a few of the Club competitions, plus for putting your name forward for Pennants or the Doran. Please check the board on a regular basis so that you don’t miss the opportunity to enter A reminder that the Women’s Fours Final will be played on Saturday 3rd August, 10.00am start. Also take note that the CoCC Triples will be played 17th – 18th August at Yowani. We will be represented by Barbara Olinder, Carole Thompson, and Coral Henderson.

MONTHLY CARD ROSTER

• AUGUST – Mina Bannerman and Marie Baldwin

• SEPTEMBER – Volunteers please • NOVEMBER – Volunteers please

MONTHLY RAFFLE ROSTER

August 14th – Jimmie Ogle August 21st – Barbara Olinder August 28th – Jeanette Paton September 4th – Mary Pfeiffer

I Love My Mother 1. My mother taught me about the WEATHER • “This room of yours looks as if a

cyclone went through it.” 2. My mother taught me about HYPOCRISY.

• “If I told you once, I’ve told you a million times. Don’t exaggerate!”

3. My mother taught me the CYCLE OF LIFE. • “I brought you into this world, and I

can take you out.” 4. My mother taught me about BEHAVIOUR

MODIFICATION. • “Stop acting like your father.”

5. My mother taught me about ENVY. Cnr Franklin & Furneaux Sts Manuka 2603 • “There are millions of less fortunate

children in this world who don’t have wonderful parents like you do.”

Social Event

6. My mother taught me about ANTICIPATION.

There is a “Celebrate the 80’s Luncheon” at Belluci’s, Manuka on Thursday 12th September. We have more than a handful of members who turn 80 years of age this year. Put your name on the list located on the notice board and join in the celebrations.

• “Just wait until we get home.” 7. My mother taught me about MEDICAL

SCIENCE. • “If you don’t stop crossing your eyes,

they are going to freeze that way.” 8. My mother taught me ESP.

• “Put your jumper on; don’t you think I know when you are cold?”

9. My mother taught me HUMOUR. • “When the lawn mower cuts off your

toes, don’t come running to me.” 10. My mother taught me HOW TO BECOME

AN ADULT.

• “If you don’t eat your vegetables, you’ll never grow up.”

11. My mother taught me GENETICS. • “You’re just like your father.”

12. My mother taught me about ROOTS. • “Shut the door behind you. Do you

think you were born in a tent?” 13. My mother taught me WISDOM.

• “When you get to my age, you’ll understand.”

14. And my favourite: My mother taught me about JUSTICE.

• “One day you’ll have kids, and I hope they turn out just like you.”

Thanks to Robyn Moxon for these insights.

ACT EVENTS

Very special congratulations to the ladies who represented the ACT in Bendigo. The team and Coach

received the ’ACT Team Sportstar Award’ for the month of May, 2013. Our own Barbara Winder and Lois Waters were members of the team. Well done ladies.

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Eastlake Football Club Sponsor the Canberra Bowling Club’s Christmas

Carnival 26th – 30th December

Coaching - Pauline Trounson is an official bowls coach, she is very happy to take groups or single bowlers. Please contact her on 6296 1733 to arrange a suitable date and time.

Non-smoking areas have now been extended to include all greens and the immediate areas around. Members are requested to smoke in the designated areas only. There are signs up indicating where smoking is permitted. Non-drinking area in the car park is also being enforced by the Government authority. Members are asked to help enforce the Laws, or we may be fined big dollars which the Club can’t afford to pay.

Toucha spray & Grippo are available from the snack machine near the card

office.

Come in & talk to Adam Jeffery or Catherine Hunt &

check out our full range of bowls, clothes & accessories.

We are conveniently located at 54 McCaughey Street in Turner, right next door to Canberra North

Bowling Club Ph: 02 6249 8061 Email: warehouse@bowlsact.org.au Our Winter Opening Hours are from 9:00am – 5:00pm Monday - Friday Our Club is negotiating with the Bowls Warehouse to have a monthly special which can be advertised in our Newsletter as well as the Club’s webpage. At the moment they have a range of ladies’ and men’s bowling shoes up to 50% off. Hopefully they will eventually have other specials on the other Club’s websites too. Since Bowls ACT now own the shop and the focus is definitely on bowls, it is in our own interest if we frequent the shop for our purchases. The more that they sell, the more they will be able to afford to stock the shelves with the items that you wish to buy to help you enjoy playing the game.

If you would like to contribute to our monthly newsletter, please contact either Bev Porteous or Gayle Young. Please note that every endeavour is made to ensure that any information contained with in this Newsletter is as factual and accurate as may be possible at the time of publication