There was hype across the greens this weekend as Forbes Bushrangers hosted their annual Easter carnival.
The weather was magical which made for great bowls to played across three days of the carnival. 72 players from Denistone, Toongabbie, Dee Why, St Johns Park, Orange, Grenfell, Cowra and of course our mighty bushranger locals gave it their best for their chance to come away with some prize money.
Playing three games of 12 ends each day and then playoffs for quarter finals the top eight had a battle of some very strong competition bowls to contend with.
Our locals were lucky to have representation on Friday afternoon in the pairs quarter finals in the form of Robert (Pooch) Dukes teaming up with former Forbes boy Jason Rath from Yass.
Robert (Bert) Bayley also teamed up with Keith Smith from Toongabbie who has been attending this carnival for 40+ years. Unfortunately for Bert and Keith they were knocked out at the Quarter Finals however Pooch and Jason advanced to the Semi-Finals. They played the semi-final on Sunday to just miss out on the finals.
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Our Fours competitions were played on Saturday, three games like the previous day and then quarter finals. There was definitely something in the water for our Bushrangers who had two teams win their quarter finals to advance to the semi’s. They had to play off against each other on Sunday morning in the semi’s. Spro Asimus, Bozza Bolam, Scott Andrews and skip Mitch Andrews had to play Clint Hurford, Lyall Strudwick, Billy Cowell and skipper Scott McKellar.
The sidelines were full of support for both teams cheering them on and it was Scott McKellars team that just got up and played St Johns Park in the finals.
Overall winners were Brian Stelling and Paul Sommers from Deewhy who won the Pairs Finals against Terry Thurtell and John Hiotelis from St John Park. Winners of the Fours were St Johns Park against Forbes.
Triples Winners were F Tabone, B Carabetta & C Binning (Denistone) and Runners Up went to a Deewhy/ Toongabbie mixed team Bruce Johns, Keith Smith and Peter Strong.
The club was full, the greens were full and it was a great weekend had by all. It was great to see all of our returning and new visitors for our tournament and are already planning next years.
LOCAL COMPETITION GAMES
Our Minor Singles competition has kicked off with Jason Howell playing Scott McKellar. Scott sprinted out of the starting boxes taking the first 3 ends until Jason got runs on the board. Scott gaining 3’s and a 4 saw the score board in his favour 18-2 on 10. Scott was not taking any prisoners and won another 7 points over the last 3 to win the game 25-2.
Billy Cowell, now going to be known as “The Brushes” took on Bobby Grant. It started out close and friendly with 6 all on 7. Bobby just edging in front on 15 leading 13-9. Bobby picked up the next 4 ends to increase his lead 19-9. The Brushes was not giving up and won the next 3, picking up 6 points but it was Bobby who took home the win 25-16.
The all anticipated Major Singles Final is to be played by Geoff Williams and Spro so watch this space for the time and date, a game not to be missed.
WEDNESDAY BOWLS – Angela Dent and Paul Doust were on top of their game last week winning 24-10 in 20 ends over Gail McKay and Kerry Dunstan to be rewarded as card draw winners. After trailing 5-0 after three they put the foot down cruising home only losing four more ends.
Card drawn runners-up resulted in a drawn game over 22 ends with Noel Jolliffe and Billy Cowell finishing 19-all with Irene Reilly and Laurie Crouch. 8-7 after nine, 16-all after 18 for Irene and Laurie to pick up a three on the last for the draw. You can bet ‘Good Night’ wished she had of stayed as she was drawn for the Members Draw that evening, only $1400.
There was only one other close game with the come-back kid Sid Walker leading for Peter Barnes winning 19-17 in 22 over Cheryl Hodges and Lyall Strudwick coming for 6-11 down at the end of 10. 7-1 in the last four saw them home.
The one-sided games followed with Rob Hill and Dale Scott winning 25-9 in 16 over Ron Thurlow and John Baass leading 12-5 at half time.
Next door Colleen Leibich and Ann Mackay showed no mercy on the father and son combination of Geoff and Michael Coles winning 22-15 late over 18 ends with the score only 10-7 after nine then 15-13 at the end of 14. A five on end 17 told.
Indoor bowls champion Sue Smith showed her style leading for Peter Mackay winning 25-16 over Robyn Mattiske and Bill O’Connell finishing best after it was 12-all at the end of 14 in a 22 end game. Highlight, a well presented card, via the past Pres.
In the last ‘super’ lead Ann Nixon was all class for her and Barry Shine to win 24-11 in 22 over Garry James and Ross Williams leading 15-3 after 11. In-club winners Peter Barnes and Angela Dent
THURSDAY BOWLS – Thursday social bowls played in-conjunction with the Annual Bobby Asimus Memorial Day saw 28 players including early arrival visitors for the Easter carnival battle it out over 20ends.
Boby Day (Toongabbie) and Al Phillips played Alan Hilder and Shane Partridge (Toongabbie). Bob and Al Phillips won the game 29-12.
Tara Shaw and Jordan Wills (Denistone) took on Gary Minogue (Toongabbie) and Viv Russell. Gary and Viv just tipping the scales to win by 1 point 16-15.
Paul Doust and Bruce (Posso) Jones played Dale Maynard and Greg Gunn. Paul and Posso came away with the win 27-11.
Radar (Toongabbie) and Scott McKellar drew Pete Birtles (Toongabbie) and Glen Kearney. Radar and Scotty won 15-13.
Dave Halls (Toongabbie) and Cherie Vincent won against Max Vincent and Keith Smith (Toongabbie) 19-16.
Ange Dwyer teamed with Peter Strong (Toongabbie) drew against Bob Russell and Spro Asimus. Spro doing his dad proud with he and Bob winning the game 28-11.
Lyall Strudwick and Christan West played Billy Cowell and Sean Irvine (Toongabbie). Lyall and Westy just edging in front 19-14.
Resting Touchers for the day: Bob Day and Paul Doust. Raspberries went to Jordan Wills and Radar from Toongabbie.
Winning Rink – Rink 4 Bob Russell (Toongabbie) and Brian Asimus. 2nd Winning Rink: Paul Doust and Posso Jones.
Losing Rink – Alan Hilder and Shane Partridge (Toongabbie).
Jackpot Rink was Rink 3, needed to draw a 5 and drew a 12. Jackpot not won.
