Wednesday, December 11, 2024

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Home Hill Bowls Club Report

Thursday afternoon saw 20 players turn up at Rummeny Green.

Rink 4. Margaret Linton and Mick McClosky defeated Tony Caruso and Gary Nosworthy. Rink 5. Des Chapman and Alan C accounted for Maude ? and Hugh Montgomery. Rink 6. Paul Vass, Dino Poli and Glen (Bones) Berryman won over Phil ?, Mick Olsen and Joe Linton.  Rink 7. Bob Pickard, Bruce ? and Wayne Newton proved much too strong for Alex Bojack, Steve Doig  and Henry Hazel. At 11am on Saturday the 7th of December the AGM for the Homehill community sports club was held. The positions have been filled for next year.  President Trevor Elton, Vice President Wayne Newton, Secretary Margaret Linton, Treasurer Lyn Elton and the social spots going to Bob Pickard and Hugh Montgomery.

At the conclusion of the meeting, Dino Poli who has been a loyal member of the club for 33 years was given Life membership. Dino has represented the club on many occasions be it pennants or the Dunn Cup, any working bee he is always there as well as supplying the weekly raffle or even just restocking the BAR. The club is better than ever thanks to you. Those present at the meeting gave a wonderful applause to Dino. Well done. The club is in good shape for next year.

After the meeting a 12 end game was played with 18 players at 3pm the club Xmas party was held and was well attended. Monday morning fitness group and Tuesday Trimmers and Wednesday morning Kraft group are still well attended, Wednesday night Barefoot bowls is proving popular in the summer heat. Thursday morning BINGO and Thursday afternoon bowls are still going as is Saturday afternoon bowls. Until next week, Good Bowling.  

Photos and Story by Stephen Doig

Thursday winning team, Paul Vass, Glen (Bones) Berryman, and Dino Poli. Photo: Stephen Doig.
Trevor Elton (president), Dino Poli (life member), and Wayne Newton (vice president). Photo: Stephen Doig.

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