Herald 20220906

SPORT
CROWS NEST: August 31 - Afternoon social
bowls might have been a little low on attendance, but
it was high on enthusiasm.
Winners for the day were Ray Weis, Keith
Herbertson and John McConnell, runners-up was
tied between Roy Bell and Roger Haldane, and Bill
Kruger and Shane Case.
The jackpot is on each
The result of our seventh and final prelim round
of the 2022 pennant was a narrow loss to Souths on
August 27.
On September 3, we played a semi-final away
at Pittsworth. Those results will be in next week’s
column.
Members - please keep an eye on the club
noticeboard for Crows Nest’s team selections each
week.
Should we be successful against Pittsworth, we are
drawn to play the winner between Wests vs Laidley
in the final of Division 4. Good luck fellas.
The August 18 Thrifty Thursday was won by
Roger Haldane and Keith Melit. The weather was
perfect, so why not join the crew on a Thursday arvo.
It’s a good couple of hour’s fun and you’ll always
be welcome.
August 28: Crows Nest Men’s Network afternoon
was won by Lachlan Barnes and John McConnell,
runners-up Paul McEwan and Roger Haldane.
Many thanks to the members of the Men’s Network
for continuing to sponsor an enjoyable afternoon on
the green. Much appreciated.
Coming events: September 11: RE/MAX
Rural afternoon. September 18: Peadon Rural
Day. September 25 - Harry Steabler’s Memorial
afternoon.
The next management committee meeting is
scheduled for September 11, starting at 9.30am.
Remember, new members and visitors are always
welcome at Crow’s Nest. Feel free to get in touch
with Gary Baker on bakescrowsnest@live.com.au or
on 4698 2197.
Or, you could log onto our website www.
crowsnestqldbowlsclub.com.au
Crows Nest Bowls Club - New members welcome.
Whether you’re an old hand at the game or someone
who’s never picked up a bowl before in his life.
You’re absolutely welcome at the Crows Nest
Bowls Club. www.crowsnestqldbowlsclub.com.au
to learn more about us.
If you’re new in town, or just passing through and
looking for a friendly game on any Wednesday or
Sunday afternoon.
Simply ring the club on 4698 1450 before midday
to get your name in on time. If you feel like a game
on Thrifty Thursdays, contact Jenni on 0417 797 449
before noon to book a spot. You’re sure to be greeted
with a smile.
Nominations for 2022-23 intraclub competitions
(open and club selected) are now open, and entry
forms are available at the club noticeboard.
You’ll never never know if you never have a
go! GottaLoveBowls. - Gary Baker, secretary,
Crows Nest Bowls Club
DDLBA: Congratulations to the members of the
Downs District who were successful in winning the
Group 2 play offs in the champion of club championships
against Cunningham District.
Winners of the pairs were J. Johnson and S. Mc-
Manus, North Toowoomba, the fours L. Weir, S. Mc-
Manus, C. Benson and J. Johnson, North Toowoomba,
and the singles Julia Brownie, West Toowoomba.
The teams will now go on to represent Group 2
in the State finals at Souths Suburban, Mackay from
October 22 to 27.
Many congratulations to Drayton member Tracy
Foster who has been selected to play for Queensland
in the Australian sides competition to be held on the
Coast in October.
Good bowling also to our indoor representatives
Kaylene, Errol and Haydn Weir selected to play in
the Tasman Test Series against New Zealand.
Winners of the Division 1 (Blue Flag) will go on
to compete in the Group 2 play offs against Cunningham
District winners Algester on September 24.
(Venue and times to be decided shortly.)
Three teams of four players are required for this
event (12 players.) - Joyce McGeorge
NORTH TOOWOOMBA LADIES: All
social bowls and competition will now be played
9.30am until further notice.
Competition call for on or before September 7 - B
grade singles J. Mitchell v. Y. McErlean, S. Connors
v. H. Gscheidle. Markers D. Clark, B. Shea. Umpire
tba.
Competition call on or before September 14 - A
grade singles S. McManus v. K. Weir, T. Thomas
v. J. Johnson, L. Weir v. J. Pauli, K. Lavender v. A.
Jones. Markers V. Mahony, L. Mott, C. Benson, H.
Gscheidle. Umpire to be advised.
Champion of club champion pairs winners,
S. McManus and J. Johnson successful Group 2
winners at the recent Zone 2 champion of club
champions play offs at Algester Bowling Club.
Not to be outdone, our fours champion of club
winners, L. Weir, C. Benson, J. Johnson and S.
McManus were also Group 2 winners at the play
offs.
What a scoop for the district with Julia Brownie,
West Toowoomba Bowls Club, claiming the title of
Zone 2 champion of club champion singles winner.
All winners now go to Mackay for the State playoffs
from October 22 to 27. - Margaret Graham
TOOWOOMBA CITY LADIES: September
2 - No bowls due to rain.
September 9 - Competition call. B grade singles
at 9am. J. MacKenzie vs M. Rasmussen. Marker K.
Ryan. September 16 - A grade singles at 9am. L.
Marshall v. T. Jones. Marker M. Frappell.
All are wecome for Social Fridays. Names in by
8.30am to play at 9am. $15 includes morning tea. -
Bev Borey
BOWLS
Downs District winners
Downs District group 2 fours winners Letitia
Weir, Susan McManus, Carol Benson and
Jules Johnson, North Toowoomba
Downs District group 2 pairs winners Jules
Johnson and Susan McManus, North
Toowoomba
Downs District group 2 singles winner Julia
Brownie, West Toowoomba
TOOWOOMBA CITY MEN'S: September
7 - 12.30pm: Wednesday social. Self or club selected
triples over 20 ends. Green fee $15 includes afternoon
tea. Names in by 11.45am please. Bar roster
Jim Moulden. Office roster Cyril Curgenven. September
9 - 9am. Friday social. Open triples format.
Everyone welcome. Green fee $15 includes light
refreshments. Be there or names in 8.30am. September
11 - 1pm: Queensland Electrical Solutions
Jackpot Pairs. Self-selected three-bowl pairs. The pot
sits at $100 for this game. Playing fee $17. Names or
teams on the board please. Bar roster Jim Cosgrove.
Greenkeeping roster Mick Bianchi. September 13 -
1pm - 3pm. Coaching/practice/roll-ups. All members
are invited to come along and seek to improve their
game. Club coaches are available to help.
Competition call: 2022 club championship
matches drawn for play. September 7 - 12.30pm:
Mens triples D. Lucas, J. Fisher and A. Watkins vs
R. Zimmerle, P. Knee and C. Bowman. September
9 - 9am: Ladies A grade singles L. Marshall vs T.
Jones. Ladies B grade singles J. Mackenzie vs M.
Rasmussen. Results of play: Wednesday social - Jim
Smith, Trevor Conley and Michael Burke. Friday
social - Not played due to rain. Saturday’s Pennants
Division 2 Semi-final against Drayton at City. The
wet weather resulted in this match being moved from
Drayton to the Denis Healy Green at City. The team
tried very hard and just fell short, losing by just 2
shots, 61 to 59. The 2022 pennants season has been
very successful, the first time we have made Division
2 in more than 30 years. Well done to all the players
who represented the club this year.
2022 club championship - Mens pairs Rick Vosper
and Peter Harrington d. Dave Utley and Ted Lewis.
Please look at your travel plans and use the away
board if you know you will be unavailable for play.
- Mick Bianchi
OAKEY MEN'S: Pennant semi-final Oakey 67
d. Gatton 40. September 10 - Pennant teams to play
final of Division 3 against Toowoomba at Drayton.
Team 1: P. Boyton, P. Wolski, S. Bradford, P. Rudken.
Team 2: R. Henry, M. Hall, D. Dreyer, A.Jackson.
Team 3: K. Ciesiolka, G. Fenton, L. Hudson,
B. Lucht. September 4 - Competition results. Club
pairs M. Hall and B. Lucht d. C. Beesley and A. Jackson.
Consolation singles P. Boyton d. D. Barfield.
September 11 - Three-bowl pairs sponsored by
Woody and Jacko. 12.30pm start. Wear your favourite
sporting team shirt. 2 x 14 ends. Winner, runner-up
and last round. Barbecue to follow bowls.
Names on board please.
Competition is now open for the 2022-23 season.
Competition forms now available at the club.
OAKEY LADIES: September 6 - Bowls today
9am. August 30 - Dorothy Buckley, Veta Allen,
Elaine Priaulx, Rhondda Lawrie drew with D Buckley,
Hazel Harvey, Betty Richter, Doreen Ciesiolka.
September 13 - Monthly meeting at 9am and bowls
to follow. Happy birthday to Joyce. - Elsie Voll
To advertise phone 4615 4416 or email herald@highcountrynews.net.au
GOLF
OAKEY: September 7 - Ladies will play an 18-
hole stableford.
August 25 - Thursday Sporters winner Don Storey
21. September 1 - Danny O’Brien 19.
No golf on the weekend due to rain and wet conditions
on the course.
September 11 - Oakey/Goombungee at Goombungee.
Shotgun start at 10.30am.
September 17-18 – 18-hole stroke and monthly
medal to be confirmed. - Marlene Deans
GOOMBUNGEE: September 1 - Men's single
stableford, club trophy. Winner Shane Hughes 37.
Approaches 7/16 Maurie Cronk, 8/17 David Cass,
9/18 Murray McLeod.
Ladies single stroke, putts, monthly medal, club
trophy. Winner Ann Cass 72 net. Putting Gloria Scott
28. Approaches 1/10 Gloria Scott, 6/15 and 8/17 Ann
Cass.
Handicap matchplay draw for next week - Ann
Cass v. bye, Denise Volz v. Robyn Purcell, Gloria
Scott vs bye, Val Hartland v. Jan Mullins.
August 28 - Single stableford medley, Des Noller
Memorial Day. Winner men Nino Capuzzo 39
pts OCB. Pins men 3/12 Dan Darlington, 4/13 Dave
Scutt, 8/17 Dave Humphrey. Approaches 2/11 Mark
Peters, 7/16 Bill Robertson, 9/18 Greg Buckley. Ladies
approach 2/11 Jan Mullins. Peter Briant Memorial
2022 winner Matty Burgess 53.5 nett.
Members draw - No 39 Joe Wilkie, not present.
Next week $25.
September 8 - Men's single stableford, club trophy.
Ladies single stableford, club trophy. Round 1
handicap matchplay championship.
September 10 - Janelle Wieck Memorial Day,
two-person ambrose.
September 11 - Goombungee v. Oakey at Goombungee.
10.30am shotgun start. - Murray McLeod
INDOOR BOWLS
St MARY'S: This week we welcomed back
Shirley Holm who had travelled to Tasmania with
another of our regular players, Kaylene Weir, in the
Queensland squad to compete in the Nationals in
Devonport. Congratulations to both of you. Although
the weather was not real favourable, a good time was
had by everyone, and Queensland brought home a
few trophies.
Social bowls continue every Thursday afternoon
at the Toowoomba Indoor Bowls Hall in Annand
Street from 12.15 to 3pm.
A cost of $4 includes afternoon tea. Visitors most
welcome. For more information phone Yvonne 0490
845 201.
September 2 - Our club had two teams playing
in the Friday night competition at TIBA this week.
Unfortunately, no winners but both teams received
a lucky teams prize. Congratulations to you all! -
Yvonne
TOOWOOMBA: August 26 - Winners Mt
Lofty 32 points, second Westbrook 31 points, third
St Marys 26 points. Lucky teams St Mary's 2, Kearneys
Spring 2, Kearneys Spring 1 and St Pauls 2.
Although numbers are down with several players
away in Tasmania and Ballarat playing for
their State and Australia, I think everyone enjoyed
the night.
September 2 - 10 teams competed on another
cold, wet night but inside everyone is nice and
warm. So just keep on playing as warmer weather
is just around the corner.
Winners St Pauls 2, second St Pauls 1 and third
Westbrook. Lucky teams Kearneys Spring 1, Kearneys
Spring 2, St Marys 2 and St Marys 1.
Shirley is home after playing for the State and
had an enjoyable experience. She reported only a
couple days of really cold weather otherwise all
was good.
The teams are still playing the Trans-Tasman
cup at Ballarat and some of us are fortunate
enough to be able to watch. We thank the people
who set up the streaming so we can sit in our own
lounge and watch our friends playing our favourite
game from so far away.
Thank you also to those who are putting down
and taking up the mats, bowls etc while Errol is off
doing his State proud at Ballarat.
September 23-25 - Carnival of Flowers carnival
at the Indoor Bowls Hall in Annand Street. Get
a team together and nominate. Fees only $5 per
person, per event.
Until next week good bowling everyone. - Denise
PARKRUN
HIGHFIELDS: September 3 - Event number
325. On a rainy and cool morning 23 people ran,
jogged and walked the course.
Three were first timers. Representatives of five
clubs took part. Welcome to visitors from Casino
and Toowoomba.
Congratulations Steve on 50 volunteers, and congratulations
also to Steve and Narelle on their 39th
wedding anniversary!
The event was made possible by 10 volunteers,
Erin Phillips, Janis Trigg, Di Tumbridge, Dick Steel,
Sally Steel, Steve Donald, Narelle Donald, Graham
Trigg, Clarrie Sanders and Janeen Gibson.
Highfields parkrun started on October 24, 2015.
Since then 2834 participants have completed 20,095
parkruns covering a total distance of 100,475 km,
including 3039 new personal bests. A total of 364
individuals have volunteered 3056 times.
Highfields parkrun is held every Saturday morning
at 7am at the Highfields Sport and Recreation
Park, Highfields.
For information email highfields@parkrun.com or
message us via our Facebook page. - Janeen Gibson
TABLE TENNIS
CROWS NEST: A grade: Broncos 7: Malcolm
Macdonald 2, Kearin Macdonald 0, Penny Hagarty
1, Loretta Kelk 1, Malcolm and Kearin 0, Malcolm
and Penny 1, Malcolm and Loretta 1, Kearin and
Penny 0, Kearin and Loretta 0, Penny and Loretta
1 d. Sharks 6: Darren Hagarty 1, Rhys Kelk 1, Ned
Hegarty 2, Shane Macdonald 0, Darren and Rhys 1,
Darren and Ned 0, Darren and Shane 0, Rhys and
Ned 1, Rhys and Shane 0, Ned and Shane 0.
Cowboys 12: Ben Kahler 2, Samanatha Black 1,
Sandy Kahler 2, Michael Callaghan 2, Ben and Sam
1, Ben and Sandy 1, Ben and Michael 1, Sam and
Michael 1, Michael and Sandy 0, Sam and Sandy 1
d. Panthers 2: Shane Murphy 1, Grahame Knight 0,
Peter Greaves 0, Godfrey Davies 0, Shane and Grahame
0, Shane and s G 0, Shane and Godfrey 0, Grahame
and Godfrey 0, Grahame and Peter 0, Godfrey
and Peter 1.
B grade: Raiders 10: Ed Pickering 1, Geoff Darr
1, Janelle Macdonald 2, Patti Bowman 2, Ed and
Geoff 0, Ed and Janelle 1, Ed and Patti 1, Geoff and
Janelle 1, Geoff and Patti 0, Janelle and Patti 1 d.
Eels 4: Lucien Goldie-Brown 2, Allen Parsons 0,
Dakota Vehoek 0, Jay Morice 0, Lucien and Allen
1, Lucien and Dakota 0, Lucien and Jay 0, Allen and
Dakota 0, Allen and Jay 1, Dakota and Jay 0.
Bulldogs 10: Lynda Georgeson 1, Hamish Genrich
0, Anaiah Goldie-Brown 2, Peter Morice 2, Lynda
and Hamish 0, Lynda and Anaiah 1, Lynda and Peter
M 1, Hamish and Anaiah 1, Hamish and Peter M 1,
Anaiah and Peter M. 1 d. Rabbitohs 4: Jenny Pickering
2, Chris Hayward 1, River Verhoek 0, Travis
Morice 0, Jenny and Chris 1, Jenny and River 0, Jenny
and Travis 0, Chris and River 0, Chris and Travis
0, River and Travis 0. - Samantha Black
RIFLE SHOOTING
SOUTHERN DOWNS RIFLE: September 4
- 300 yards F class. F standard Dave T. 124.8, Geoff
V. 118.10, Margaret T. 113.5, Kevin J. 110.2.
F open Lachlan McG. 121.6, Neil S. 118.4, Murray
R. Charlie M. 112.7, Bruce McA. 111.3.
Sporter/Hunter Peter K. 104.11, Eddy W. 73.1
A good attendance as Father’s Day kept numbers
down from our usual popular meeting. A gusty
morning provided a challenge, but Dave Taylor had
a great shoot in standard class putting down a fine
score despite the conditions.
In open class Laughlan McG. had a good win as
did Peter K. in the sporter/hunter class. September
11 - We will be at the 400-yard mound followed by
our annual general meeting and barbecue at the clubhouse.
Sign on at 8.30am for 9am start.
Contact Margaret 4666 1018 for more information
if required regarding our club or events.
HIGH COUNTRY HERALD - SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 - 19