YMGCR Bowls Club.
Mid – Week Pennant.
It was the local derby last Tuesday when the A1s made the trip to the other end of Belmore St. to play Yarrawonga. And considering that Yarrawonga enjoyed the home ground advantage and went into the game in 2nd place on the ladder, it was a fantastic win for YMGCR. After the 63rd end was played it was YMGCR 59 shots and 12 points to Yarrawonga 57 shots and 2 points. Enjoying something of a convincing win were Laureen Smith (L), Ray Brown (2), Michael Vaughan (3), and Anne Miles (S), who won 28 shots to Yarrawonga 18 shots. Also enjoying a win, albeit a bit narrower margin than the Miles rink, were Rhonda Irvine (L), Chris Horne (2), Greg Green (3), and Ian Brimblecombe (S), who won 19 shots to Yarrawonga 18 shots. The A1s now find themselves in 6th place on the ladder, within striking distance of the final four, should things go their way after the Christmas break. When pennant resumes, on the 21st of January, the A1s host Corowa Civic at the Golf Club.
The A2s played St. James, at St. James, last Tuesday and it was a clean sweep for the visitors. After the final bowl was delivered, it was YMGCR 78 shots and 14 points to St. James 44 shots and 0 points. Winning in fine style were Tony Durkin (L), Judy Leeson (2), Cliff Morton (3), and Allan Goudge (S), who won 29 shots to St. James 8 shots. Also enjoying the day were Greg Fisher (L), Vicki Withers (2), Kerry Kinnane (3), and Ian Keat (S), who won 28 shots to St. James 18 shots. The A2s are in 5th place and, as with the A1s, are in striking distance of the final four. When pennant resumes, after the Christmas break, the A2s host Wodonga at home.
YMGCR Bowls Christmas Party.
The Bowlers had their Christmas breakup party in the Willow Room on Thursday the 12th of December. The evening was a night to remember, and it was indeed a tribute to our hard working Social Committee. The food and the company were second to none, and the seating arrangements were well thought out. Vicki Withers and Lynne Baxter did a lot of the heavy lifting, ensuring the night was a success. Jodi Powell put the hampers together; thank you Jodi they looked fantastic. Jill Lamson liaised with Rich Glen for the other raffle prizes; well done Jill. Bruce Poulter provided the evening’s entertainment and had a lot of the crowd on the dance floor. Celia Milne, accompanied by Liliana Borwick wowed the crowd with their rendition of Silent Night. Thank you to YMGCR President Andrew Shell, and his wife Mandy, for attending the evening, also thank you to YMGCR Vice President Jason Williams for also attending.
YMGCR Ladies win the Ovens & Murray Ladies Triples.Congratulations to Anne Miles and Laureen Smith representing YMGCR, who along with Claire Sanders, representing Yarrawonga B.C. Who recently won their 5th Ovens & Murray Ladies Triples Title, at Myrtleford Bowling Club. This latest achievement from the girls, must have those who are statistically minded reaching for the record books. The win was even more meritorious as they had to overcome a really strong rink in the final. Their opponents in the final were, Kylie Lavis, Rhoanna Smith, and Jan Hermassoo. The final score was Anne, Laureen and Claire 25 shots to Kylie, Rhoanna and Jan 13 shots. To all bowlers, in the Yarrawonga / Mulwala area, have a great Christmas. Until next week, good bowling.