Caboolture Lakes Bowls Club 16 Stringfellow Road Centenary Lakes Caboolture Qld 4510 Ph (07) 5495 1314 Chairperson: Kevin Appleton Secretary: Phil Powell

Email: cablakesbowls@bigpond.com Website: www.caboolturelakes.bowls.com.au

September. 2014

Phil Web Master Extraordinaire

Is currently working on upload-

ing some of the bowls photos to

the Lakes Web site.

Yes we are on the air....no more hot

air, this is the real thing. The Lakes

Bowls Club Members are now also

Members of the local radio station.

Members can tune in to hear the ads

4 to 7 times a week. And John How-

ard has generously agreed to speak

on the Clubs behalf at an occasional

Interview. He has radio Experience

and just the voice we need to succeed.

The intention is to advertise any upcoming events and or activities of the

Club and make ourselves known to potential Members. So your

information and input would be greatly appreciated. Thank you John

Charles (Jock) Wenborn Transferred from Dayboro.

Peter Johnston Transferred from Paradise Point.

Jeanette Sharman, Paul Mulholland, Austin Adams.

Peter Taylor and Herb Steiner.

We are so pleased you joined us. Happy Bowling. See you

on the green.

A MUST READ FOR ALL MEMBERS 1. Greens. Green No 2 will have the Plinths and Ditches replaced

from the 1st September to 14th September. It is unknown when

the Green will be open for play. It will be subject to how much

Green will be damaged subject to work. Hopefully only another

week or two at the most. Then Green No2. will be closed for

renovations from 8th December and will re open 12th January No

1 green will then close from 12 th January til 16th 2015, there-

fore during the change Thursday Triples will change from self

selected Triples to self selected Fours.

2 A new Management Proposal will be on display on the notice

boards for feedback from Members. Please talk to your relevant

Games Committee if you require further information.

3, The Board has approved payment of registration fees of a Men’s

and Ladies Team into the Bowls Super Challenge Qld 2015 com

petition. Nominations are now being sought for Bowlers

interested in playing in this Competition, a registration fee of

$10.00 per Bowler will also be required. For more information

see your relevant Games Committee.

4. More information regarding Membership Fees and coming

Events is available on page 5.

5. Thank you for this information Bored People oops typo, stupid

Computer, I was sure I typed in Board Members. (esp Phil)

Pg 2

Bev and Cliff Mason have just arrived home

after their trip up and around Mt Isa in their

caravan.

Jan Hand is going to be celebrating her 70

years young birthday by travelling with

Friends, Lorna, Joan, Mandy and Jan across

the pond on a 14 day trip to and around New

Zealand, commencing on September 29th to

October 14th Jan’s Birthday is 30th

September. Congrats Jan.

You could bring me home a

Kiwi if you like...oops I meant a

Tiki.. ..Tee Hee.

What a magic part of our Country, just ask Gezy

Rozanski, she has just returned

from a 10 day trip to the

Kimberley’s, the over 50’s

Group that she was part of, went

on River Cruises, Bus Trips,

Flights over the mines and

surrounding area. Sounds good

to me.

Have a chat to Gezy. Congratulations to Clare and Ron Clune and Yvonne and Dennis Parsons and Gladys and Peter Rohan for making the big move. Best of luck in your new

surroundings.

P.M. Under attack, a feisty

Macaw pushes the button

at the MBG. You could be

wondering just what that

means, well....Member,

John Howard, also known

to some as P.M. Was

enjoying a trip to the

Maleny Botanic Gardens Bird World recently, when this

impish Macaw thought he could press the button on

John’s shirt and the radio would come on. Well that may

have disappointed Mr Macaw but not Mr Howard, the

MBG is called an unforgettable experience, with exquisite

gardens and exotic feathered Friends. Worth the trip when

next you are wondering where to go for enjoyment.

Recent photo of little

Mitchell Wallis seated in

his new specially designed

pram/chair. Special Thank

you from Dave Thommo

and the Wallis Family to

Shawne Scott

for filling the latest money

tin to the brim.

Special Dates to remember. Friday September 26th Board Meet-ing 4.30 pm Sunday September 28thBreakfast Pairs Sunday October 26th Mens and Ladies AGM’s. Wednesday November 19th Ladies Presidents at Home Day. Competition Dates are on the Web site and listed at the Club

MEMORIAL DAY 2014

Once again Dave Thommo

Thomson sponsored the Clubs

Memorial day which is to hon-

our past Members who worked

so hard to keep the Club afloat.

This year, Members not only

enjoyed the BBQ but also the

poetry of local, well known and

respected Bush Poet Wally

Finch who recited some of his

poignant and sometimes funny

poems, we were then entertained

by none other than our very own Bowls Member, Macca Merchant,

who sang some great hits and doing them justice, the music and general

atmosphere made for a fun filled afternoon, even caused some movin’

and groovin’on the green.

Did you know that “stressed “spelt

backwards is “Desserts,” so in

future when you are stressed, have

some desserts... SIMPLES.

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OUR JULY/ AUGUST VISITORS

Joe and Dot welcomed Sharin Geeves from the

Caboolture Community Action Group in July to

receive a Club donation to the CCA Group from

the wrong bias proceeds. CCA Group assists

residents of Caboolture who are Homeless ,without

funds and food. They supply 400/500 People with

food hampers and children’s lunches and school

needs each week. They serve over 200 emergency

hampers weekly. This is a not for profit Organisa-

tion, they hold BBQ’s at Centenary Lakes Tuesday

night and their Bertha St premises Saturday nights.

So Bowlers just keep up the good work, we know

you are only trying to help these worthwhile

Organisations when you send down the wrong bias.

So Thank you.

A Special Visitor from Victoria popped into the

Club to play 10 ends recently, he is on his way

around Australia in an effort to make it into the

Guiness book of records for playing Bowls at the

most Bowls Clubs, the records standing at present is

700 Clubs in 12 months. Chris Thomas had bowled

at 57 Clubs within a little under 4 weeks, there is

little doubt that he will blitz the record.

He is making the Journey to support

research into Prostate and Breast Cancer.

He played a pretty mean 10 ends against

Thommo while Kevin Marked the match.

Congratulations to Ladies Triples

Winner for 2014.

Carol McNeill, Mavis

Partridge and Muriel

Belleville

It is so good to see some of our Members

back on the green after conquering illnesses.

And to others still dealing with various illness

and incapacities we wish you a speedy and

complete recovery.

Did you know? The word “macaroni “ means, Dearest Darling in Italian? So next time you write a letter to your loved one, you can start by saying “Hello Macaroni “. Man who run in front of car get tired. Man who run behind car, get Exhausted. Man who eat many prunes get good run for money. Two silk worms had a race, they ended up in a tie. She was only a whiskey maker, but he loved her still. Man who scratch butt, should not bite fingernails

Mirth and Stuart are off

to the Birdsville races,

on the bus....odds

are.... they’ll love

it... I bet.

Tee hee

Have you checked out our new office floor. Gosh, Golly its gorgeous. Thank you muchly to those responsible Kevin Appleton, Joe Cowan, John Howard, Tim McInerney and Danny Forte. Now instead of tripping over the old

carpet, we can float over the new floating timber floor. More good news. Members can now polish their bowls for free. Remember don’t put any polish on your bowls be-fore using the polisher.

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Ladies Pennant Division 2 consisting of: In no particular order because they are all great. Judith Hopper, Maureen Burgess, Ann Thomson, Jan Hand, Mavis Partridge, Lorna Smith and Muriel Belleville. Missing from the photo is Mary Griggs

Ladies Pennant Division 4 Consisting of: In no Particular order because they too are amazing: Dot Kennedy, Gwen Alexander, Karen Bennett, Clare Clune, Marie Heath, Kaye McInerney, Mirth Morris and Sharryn Lang. We are all wishing Sharryn the very very best possible outcome regarding her operation and a speedy and full recovery

Now we all know that Blond jokes

about females have been around for

many decades, well, it is indeed time

to turn the tables.

1. A Man is in the bathroom and his

wife shouts “Did you find the sham-

poo? “ He answers “Yes, but not sure

what to do “its for dry hair and I’ve

just wet mine.

2. A Blond man goes to the Vet with

his goldfish. “I think its got epilepsy”

He says. The Vet took a look and said,

“He seems calm enough “ the Blond

Man says “you haven’t taken it out of

the water yet “

Oh my how the World has

changed. ( we are more

accurate today)

A Friend of mine was going to join one

of those internet dating sites, I said

“why not just do what I do and sit out-

side Spec Savers and put your foot out

and trip a Guy before he goes in, He’ll

fall for ya every time” Then He’ll

have his eye on you. Not true, I just

made that up, I might give it a try

though. ED. Tee Hee

To Merv and Lynne Gillis

Congratulations on your

recent 25th Wedding

Anniversary. Life together has just

begun Look forward to the next 25

years of fun.

You

must

take the

good

with the

bad. ED

PG 5

The Green was full at the Memorial

Day last month, celebrating the life of

those hard working Members some of

whom fought to keep the Club

functioning.

More News from the Board

New Caboolture Lakes pens are

now available at the Office for

$1.00 per pen.

The annual Pennant final

will be held shortly, keep an eye

on the notice board for an update.

Nomination Forms are now available in the Office for the

Men’s and Ladies Games Committee. All positions will be

declared vacant at the AGM’s to be held on 26th October

2014 at 10.30 am.

Thank you Phil for the information.

Also, Friends, do keep an ear open for our ads on

Caboolture Radio Station 101.5 FM. Media stars we are we

are.

Club 45 held a successful

BBQ in July.

46 Members enjoyed the

sausage and hamburger

sizzle accompanied by

scrumptious salads

Spread the Laughter...... Spread the Cheer.... Lets be happy While We’re here

Time to get serious once more. The grim reaper came for me last night, and I beat him off with a vacuum cleaner...talk about “Dyson with Death “ only the Ladies will understand that little bagless gag. Okay this is just a few lines that I made up, it could make you sick so don’t read while eating O.K.? Lawn Bowls is all about Kitty Reason being...she’s pretty The Men say...its about Jack The Ladies reckon He’s just a sad sack If you believe the Men are right And you just might, its time to Pat Jack on the back and send Kitty To the city...what a pity. This ditty is just ... Sh ...not witty

Fathers are wonderful people

Too little understood

And we do not sing their praises

As often as we should

But Fathers are just wonderful

In a million different ways.

And they merit loving compliments,

And accolades of praise,

For the only reason Dad aspires

To fortune and success

Is to make the Family proud of him

And bring them happiness

He’s a Guardian and a Guide

And is always on our side.

Happy Fathers day you wonderful Dads

I give up...this space is yours..... I’m getting back in

the saddle again...much easier

I’ve run out of

time. You will

have to proof read

this yourself.

And just keep the

mistakes to your-

self. I don’ t want

to know about

them o.k?

Welcome to new Sponsors Jocks Garden

edging. Above is a display of some of his

work at my home, unfortunately the photos

don’t really do the job justice. Jock and his

Brother Daryl, who is a concreter did the

edging and driveway. You see, the older I

got, the steeper the front yard became. So

Dave Thomson recommended Jock and Co.

So I gave up the grass and I’ve been stoned

ever since. Who said over 50’s are not Hip.

Really thrilled to bits with the outcome, the

neighbours make positive comments to me.

Great job Jock and Co.,

You too can take the hard work out of the yard

work , save your back from pain if you doing the

mowing or your money if you pay someone else.

Another new Sponsor

is Strategies.

This Company

provides Accounting,

Financial Planning,

Super,

Insurance,

Raising Capital,

Financial Partner for

Businesses and

Families.

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Keep in mind that Halycon Glades con-

ducts free bus trips to the completed Bli

Bli Community from time to time, so if

you are thinking of checking out an over

50’s Retirement Community this is a bot-

tler and the identical copy is underway at

Pumicestone Rd Caboolture.

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