Plenty to Celebrate at Wangaratta Bowls

Penny Warren and Denise Wallace winners of Zone 8 Champion of Champions Club Pairs.

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Wangaratta Bowls Club had plenty to celebrate this week, highlighted by a special day for Ladies President Deb Retchless and success for two of the club’s own at Zone level.

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Monday’s self-selected triples saw John Foskett and Greg Colquhoun defeat Ray Muir and Joe Paynting, while runners-up Bill Symmons, Bruce Knee and Sue Symmons defeated Jack Stamp, Geoff Coleman and Bob Dykstra.

Tuesday turned the attention to Deb Retchless, with a morning of bowls followed by lunch and presentations recognising the hard work of the Ladies President.

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Sponsored by Tropical Beach Caravan Park, the day brought together district clubs, North Queensland Ladies District officials, Wangaratta members and southern visitors.

Carolyn Huddy, Jill Parker and N Hands took the honours with the highest winning margin, while Carole Bellingham, Sue Shearing and Shirley Jones finished runners-up on a countback.

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Newly appointed Life Members Penny Warren and Maree Brunker were also presented with their Life Member badges, while Margaret Wilson was recognised for her contribution to Wangaratta despite being unable to attend.

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In the Men’s Club Fours final, Stuart Jeal, Laurie Land, Kevin Daniels and Ron Hyde claimed victory over N Chittenden, Kevin Baxter, Alby Vigar and Greg Colquhoun.

Sunday’s Pat and Neil Tracey Trophy went to Eileen Dunn, Heidi Reif, Steve Roome and Bob Dykstra.

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Denise Wallace and Penny Warren also flew the Wangaratta flag at Silkwood, winning the Zone 8 Champion of Champions Club Pairs and earning a place at the state finals in North Mackay this November.

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Contributed with thanks to Penny Warren and Allan Wolfe.

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