Wednesday, September 4, 2024

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Wangaratta Bowls

Self-Selected Triples
Monday's self-selected triples event wrapped up the year with an exciting finish. The winning team on Rink 5, which also claimed the jackpot, consisted of Denis Madeley, Joe Paynting, and Leon Fox, who triumphed over Allan Gillies, John Riemann, and Jill Gillies. Runners-up were Greg Colquhoun and Kennedy Whitton, who defeated M McKenzie and Dom Diaz.

Tuesday Social Bowls
In Tuesday's social bowls, the winning team of Karen McKenzie, M Wright, and Joe Paynting defeated Joan Atkinson, Ron Boskma, and Dot Slater, with a special mention of Dot’s return to the game. Runners-up Allan Gillies, K Jones, and Greg Colquhoun overcame Bron Tolcher, John Riemann, and Kevin Jewell. The jackpot remained unclaimed.

Fun Friday
Friday's fun bowls saw a series of competitive matches. Alan Gillies, Chris Frew, and Rob Boskma won against Joe Paynting, Viv Boskma. Christina B. D Jones, W McNamara, and K Wallace defeated D Diaz, J Paynting, and C Bellingham. L Knight, M Hyde, and R Stitt triumphed over B Bellingham, J Chadwick, and K Jones. Mary and Jill won against Nicky and Paul. Resting touches went to Paul and Joe, while the jackpot did not go off.

Barefoot Bowls
On Friday night, the Barefoot Bowlers team of Suzi, David, Tim, and Jamie won the mango prize by defeating Kerri, Sandy, Garry, and Denis.

Father’s Day Game
Sunday's Father’s Day game was fiercely contested. The winning team of Deb Retchless, Keith Aykens, and Darryl Jones defeated Kennedy Whitton, Lorraine Knight, and Robyn Stitt. Runners-up Allan Gillies, Brian Bellingham, and Penny Warren won against Iren Laird, Laurie Land, and Allan Rolfe. The jackpot also remained unclaimed.

Contributed with thanks to Penny Warren

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