Thursday, December 21, 2023

Issue:

Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Paradise Bowls With Airlie Beach Bowls

Would you name your son Jasper?

Many people in North Queensland certainly wouldn't name their son Jasper their dog or their frog Jasper after the damage the cyclone did way up north to Ingham, Cairns and above and although we had rains and winds here in Paradise, it was nothing that our brothers and sisters received further north, and we all pray for their safety and quick return to normality for Christmas.

We had no bowls played on Wednesday because of Jasper, and on Sunday we had a decent roll up and managed to have some competitive games.

It was the guile of skipper Alan Pershouse with lead Mark Mawson who accounted for the Margo Stanley led team with the vastly improved Liz McManus at lead 24-18 whilst Rob Turner continued his great form in the unusual role as skipper whom with new member and highly talented Eyvonne Wilson defeated Warren Wilson at skipper with Arthur MCManus at lead into second place.

Well played to everyone and thanks must go to Jill Spencer for arranging such a successful day whilst Fiona Greener whom has been run off her feet with Christmas parties and ably assisted by Vice Chair lady Karen Jensen.

Sunday will be our last matches before Christmas and we wish all our members and guests a wonderful Christmas full of joy and happiness and wonderful memories.

Contributed with thanks to Mark Mawson.

Mens Vice President Bob Fenney presenting Mark Mawson with the Mens Open fours Champion Award. Photo supplied

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