5th November 2012 Issue 12—2012/13 season

Editor Graham Savell, Ph 04 232 6979 Email <g-savell@ihug.co.nz> Whilst the Editor endeavours to provide correct and accurate information, errors can occur. Articles in the “Wrong Bias” reflect the views of the Editor and not the view of the Tawa Bowling Club unless specifically stated. The Editor will consider including

articles from Club members and particularly Office Bearers. These can be Emailed to the Editor at <g-savell@ihug.co.nz>

Our Champions this week

Frances & Mark Lenihan

Married 65 years ago on 25th October 1947 at

Kilbirnie with 60 of those years being in Tawa. They

are still regular and competent Bowlers. Mark

enters a number of events as well as attending Roll ups

almost every week. Frances is a Tawa Services member

and has won many Championship titles, maybe as many as 20. Well done Frances & Mark , we do admire your wonderful achievement.

Recently a couple of deaths have occurred of former Bowlers of our fellow Tawa Club.

Merv Missen died last Friday at the age of 80. Merv was a Past President of Tawa Services, an Umpire, and a Life Member of the RSA. His late wife Mary was a big challenge on the Bowling Green.

Milly Hanna who died Thursday at age 89 was also a Tawa Services member. Many will also remember her late husband Ivan Hanna.

Both funerals are being held on Tuesday.

Women’s 1—5 year Singles

There are 3 Bowlers left in the competition they being;

Anne Searancke—2 lives left Isabelle Hassall—1 life left Ngarie Nixon—1 life left

The next game is between Isabelle and Ngarie with the winner then playing Anne in what could be the potential final. Anne has the luxury of still having her 2 lives and her final opponent will need to defeat her twice to earn the title for this season. A bit of a clean up by the mid week committee as they are all on that committee.

Top left—Anne Searancke

Top right—Ngarie Nixon

Lower—Isabelle Hassall

Men’s 1—5 year Singles

What a great contest this has been so far. At the beginning there were 15 entries and after the completion of 4 rounds, 6 Bowlers remain. There has been a bit of everything, some fast games, some very long games, and some waiting around by some. The one constant was good bowls especially by some of the 1st year Bowlers.

The only remaining 2 Lifer is a 1st year Bowler, Toru John. Toru’s standard of play and his confidence on the Green is well above that expected of a 1st year Bowler.

Another 1st year Bowler, Graeme Munro lost his initial game but went on to win his next 3 rounds. Graeme is bowling extremely well.

Yet another 1st year Bowler, John Tomkies, is also still alive. In his round 4 game, John was well behind at the half way mark but he never gave up and ran out to be the 21-19 winner over a more experienced opponent.

Allan Chee a 2nd year Bowler has improved enormously. Allan played well throughout all 4 rounds and his only loss was to the unbeaten Toru John.

The other 2 who remain alive with 1 life each are Paul Hassall and Gavin McLeod.

Toru John John Tomkies

Allan Chee Graeme Munro

Programme for next week

Mon 5 Nov 4.00 onwards—coaching for everyone

Tues 6 Nov 12.00 Melbourne Cup mixed Gala Cuppa from 11.30 Sweeps from 11.00

Wed 7 Nov 9.30 Women’s Mid week drawn Pairs Post Section round 1 9.30 Women’s Roll Up for those not in drawn Pairs

1.00 Men’s Pennants—Round 2

Thurs 8 Nov 10.00 Women’s Pennants—Rounds 1 & 2

Friday 9 Nov 10.00 Coaching

From 4.30 p.m. Social time at the Club. Membership draw is made at 6.00 p.m.

5.30 Grant’s Corner to Corner (see next page)

Sat 10 Nov 9.00 Inter Club (Men & Women)

1.00 Women’s Champ Pairs—2 rounds

1.00 Final Men’s Club Fours

3.00 Final Men’s Club Triples

1.30 Roll up (Dress code applies)

Sun 11 Nov 9.00 Men’s Champ Triples—3 rounds

9.00 Women’s Champ Pairs– 3 rounds

Entry closing dates & times

Sat 10 Nov 4.30 1 to 10 years Pairs (2-4-2 format) Men & Women (starts Sat, 17 Nov)

Sat 17 Nov 4.30 Con Stewart Mixed Fours (Being played Sun, 25 Nov)

Women’s Mid Week drawn Pairs

These teams qualified for Post Section on Wednesday morning. Cathie Wilkinson & Eunice Rogers Mavis Woodman & Barbara Allnutt

Robyn Gundesen & Dorothy Matheson Bev Lindsay & Susan Chu

Shirley Clark & Isabelle Hassall Doreen McEnaney & Jenny Turner Noeline Alexander & Gay Adams

1—5 year Singles

THANKS ARE DUE

All those Markers who made themselves available and turned up to do the job they volunteered to do. There is no title for Markers but no one can win a Singles event without them.

To the Live Scoring which was on the web page. Go and have a look now at;

http://www.bowlstawa.com/ Lynda Wightman sat at the Club all day to enter the results as they happened for the benefit of anyone who accessed the Web page during the day.

FINALS BEING PLAYED NEXT SATURDAY

1.00 Saturday—Men’s Club Fours

Teams R MacInarlin (S), L Wightman, V Adams, N Williams

I Matheson (S), H Chan, D Gudsell, J Tomkies

This game is already in progress, having been rained off in September. It is being played under the

trial handicap system. The Editor understands at least one player is absent and will need to be replaced. This may make a difference to the

handicap which could need adjustment when game resumes.

3.00 Saturday—Men’s Club Triples

Teams R MacInarlin, (S), K Chu, G McLeod

M Maich (S), D Far, P Hassall

{ Keep an eye out for the entry closing dates

Grant’s Corner to Corner tournament is back!

Our club is 1 of only 125 clubs selected to take part.

Coming on board this year is Corbans Wines, so whether you prefer a delicious Grant’s Whisky or a relaxing glass of Corbans wine, we have you covered. Prize Structure Weekly club winners receive 1 x Grant’s Whisky 700ml. Weekly club runner up receive 1x bottle of Corbans Homestead Wine.

Overall club winners receive 1 x Grant’s Whisky 700ml and 1 x Grants Bowls Bag.

Overall club runner up receive 2x bottle of Corbans Homestead Wine.

Regional club winners receive 1x Grant’s Branded Bowls Set.

Regional runners up receive 2x bottles of Corbans Homestead Wine.

National winner receives $3000 for their club.

There is a $1000 prize pool for clubs that put on the best “Grant’s Evening”.

The “Grants Evening” is a chance for the club members to have a little bit of fun, don’t forget to check out the Grants cocktail suggestions. Format The 10-week competition runs from Week commencing 5th November to 7th December 2012, and 21st January to 1st March 2013.

We will run our competition as usual on Friday evenings at 5.30pm. Starting this Friday 9th. November, be there and have a go it’s not hard.

The regional finals are on 16th March, with the national final taking place in Auckland on Saturday 6th April. Freebies As part of the promotion of Grants, remember to get your loyalty cards (like ‘coffee cards’) from the bar and every time you buy a Grants get it stamped;

Purchase 5 Grant’s drinks and receive the 6th drink free.

Please note that each person can only receive 3 stamps per day.

Remember the more cards we can return the more likely Bowls NZ can continue this sponsored competition.

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