Newsletter No 25 - March 13th 2011

TARADALE WOMEN'S GALA
I'm not an expert on Women's Galas but they can't come much better than the one our ladies put on this week. Success doesn't just happen - careful planning and hard work by many people is needed, so too is a large attendance ... calm sunny weather helps.
CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE WHO HELPED MAKE IT HAPPEN

CRAIG WRITES:
Wow!!!!!!!!!!
What an effort.
There's still a bit of tidying up to do, but I have to say on behalf of your committee, that we owe a huge vote of thanks and an even bigger bouquet of congratulations to our organizing group for the incredible success of our second ladies gala.

WAIT FOR IT
A preliminary figure of $2718
This is subject to confirmation, but indications are that it is more likely to increase rather than decrease.

As you all know, this is a team effort.
What a team.
As Club Captain it never fails to humble me that without all your help and support we would slip down the ever threatening slope so many other organizations such as ours are facing. The sight on Tuesday and Wednesday last week of so many members offering their help and "skills" ??? in ensuring the day went off well, was exciting. Farmer Fletcher, "Little Blossom" Sherrill Taylor and President Pete in their resplendent outfits added heaps to the atmosphere, as did the Sureline Barbershop quartet, a neat touch.
I must also thank so many of our men members for their contribution to the more physical aspects of a day such as this. There are so many people to thank it becomes dangerous to single out individuals. Suffice it to say that without Sue and Maree's controlling skills this day would not have happened.
Please accept this as my personal acknowledgement to you all.
Craig

To see a selection of 30+ additional photos taken by Les click here

EAST COAST CHARTERED CLUBS
Please presume nothing....
It was not until Thursday afternoon that I heard that a Bowls Taradale team won the East Coast Chartered Clubs tournament in Wairoa last week. Congratulations to Peter Turnbull, Clark Nicol, Graham Weber and Chris Angove.

WOMEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP YEAR 1 SINGLES FINAL
The Women's Year 1 Final between Cheryl Simpson and Joy Carter was played earlier in the week - and what a contest. Joy was ahead going in to the last end but Cheryl would not lie down. She played three magnificent bowls right at the finish to close out the game. Congratulations Cheryl on taking the Championship. Well done, Joy for going so close.

• MEN'S JUNIOR SINGLES - was won by Dave Roberts 21/19 after a two hour struggle. Congratulations Dave on winning the Championship. Both Dave and Richard Hocking are to be commended on their play.
   
• WOMEN'S SINGLES - Marie Fenton and Sue Brock were the first two to succumb. The final of this Championship event was between Angela Boyd and Sheryl Glock. Angela got away to an early lead but then Sheryl began to find her length and came back into it. Angela then had another spurt and finished up winning with her two lives intact. Congratulations Angela on a well-deserved title.

Dave and Richard	Sue, Marie, Angela, Sheryl	Maureen, John, Shirley, Linda

MEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP PAIRS - Gary Heathcote and Alan Ferrick played Ross Hamilton and Jack Philip in this final. Ross and Jack played consistently and deserved their win in this event. Congratulations Ross and Jack on winning the title.

 

The HB Men's Year 1 Singles did not start last week because of the weather so entering this competition for the first time were D Henderson, A Simpson, B Godber, B Morton, A Buckley and A Frame. Unfortunately L Fitness was out of town so unavailable. Each player in this event played four one hour games. Unofficially M Barry (4/4 games) won with our Dave Henderson (3/4 games) coming second. Well done, Dave, for going further than most. All those who took part must have enjoyed the day and gained immensely from the competition.
 

DEATH NOTICES
Gallagher opened the morning newspaper and was dumbfounded to read in the obituary column that he had died. He quickly phoned his best friend, Finney. 
'Did you see the paper?' asked Gallagher. 'They say I died!!'
'Yes, I saw it!' replied Finney.  
'Where are ye callin' from?'

HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT UMPIRING?
Seeing we have such an enthusiastic membership and also so many newer bowlers it is appropriate that we ensure we give everyone the opportunity to extend/expand their knowledge of the game.

The Umpires association is starting a new course for both laws and measuring on the 19th March at Bowls Napier.

There seems to be a misunderstanding that you need to be a bowler of many years experience to qualify for further knowledge. Not so. I would recommend to all members that they give some serious thought to attending as it is most interesting and rewarding. For further information ring Frank Hosegood on 844 4075
(Craig)

ETIQUETTE - REMEMBER THE GREENKEEPER
Greenkeepers put in many hours so that we can play bowls on a good surface and amid pleasant surroundings. Take time to thank them on the work they have done and remember … bowls should not be dropped on the green.
 

Q.. What happens to your body as you age
A. When you get old, so do your bowels and you get intercontinental

Q. How can you delay milk turning sour
A. Keep it in the cow  

Q. What is the most common form of birth control
A. Most people prevent contraception by wearing a condominium
 

QUESTION
Something unusual happened in a game our Fours were playing. The lead, the No 2 and No 3 had each delivered their bowls so it was time for the skips to play. Our skip’s first bowl struck the jack and it moved towards the right hand side of the rink. The remaining bowls were played then scoring began. When we were checking the head someone said, “I think the jack is out.” Both skips rechecked and agreed the jack was just outside the side boundary of the rink. What should now happen? Do you ignore the last few bowls? Does the result stand because both teams played at least one bowl after the jack moved? Is the end dead? Should you refer both skips to an optician?

Law 30        Dead jack
If the jack is moved by a bowl in play, it is a dead jack if it passes completely outside a side boundary of the rink of play. The skips should decide whether a jack is dead or not as soon as they realise it is necessary. If the players do not realise that a decision is necessary as soon as the jack comes to rest, the decision can still be made even if a number of bowls have been played after the jack came to rest.

QUOTE
Wisdom doesn't automatically come with old age.

Nothing does - except wrinkles.

It's true, some wines improve with age.

But only if the grapes were good in the first place.

WHAT'S ON TV?
My wife sat down next to me as I was flipping channels.
She asked, "What's on TV?"
I said, "Dust."

And then the fight started...

BOWLS HERETAUNGA
We are ten years old!
AND You’re invited to our ‘10th Birthday’
Open Fours TOURNAMENT
Thursday 31st March - 10am. $20 p. team.
Write your name on the entry sheet at the club – phone 876 6405, or email bowlsheretaunga@xtra.co.nz
First 16 entries accepted, play - wet or fine!