Increased numbers for Millicent competition

The Millicent Bowls Club hosted 38 players for the April 27 2-4-2 game and before going out to play, Kym Stewart announced that Joy Warren again this year has arranged the Tuesday morning Ladies’ Social Bowls staring 11am on May 2.

The winning team for this week and taking home the prize pool of $38 each, was Iain Campbell and David Botting with a score of 37+28 only losing 3 of the 20 ends. What a great effort.

racers losing touch with their erstwhile companion, Jen. They were then passed by Dave Tye, Dave Delaland, John, Dean, Spek, Ethan and Bruce just before the turnaround marker. All other groups worked well to the turnaround marker, with the gaps between the groups closing quickly.

Some of the riders were starting to feel the effects of the warm weather and later race time, and unfortunately David Tye was forced to abandon the race with severe cramping, while other riders were unable to maintain the pace of their group.

With 17km left to race the final three groups to leave had merged and continued charging to catch the groups remaining ahead of them. With 3km remaining Dean, John and Spek began to think they had a small chance to hold off the chasing riders, but alas they were caught before the end.

In the race to the line Nick Kidman held off all other riders, taking the win and fastest time, followed by Scott Waters and Jami Buckley.

In fourth place was Cadel Howie, then Matthew Opperman, Spek Peake, John Cranwell, Dean Zeven, Gerard Coote, Patrick Langsmith, Craig Andrae, Elmer Buckland, Jason Puschenjak, Bruce McLaughlin, Ethan McKenny, Jen Buckland, and Dave Delaland.

There was a long gap where most riders had already left to prepare for presentations before Jason Buckland and Damian Buckley finally finished.

Presentations were held at the Mount Gambier RSL, with afternoon tea supplied by the RSL Women’s Auxiliary.

Thanks to Borg Warner for their sponsorship of this race, and the support of the RSL.