Club Mens and Ladies Singles, August 19, 20

Ladies Winner - Sandi Mitchell

Sandi and runner-up, Olga Quinlan

Mens Winner - John Schofield

 

John with runner-up Mick Banks

Following are some "action" shots taken during the competition

Shades of Pink/Ladies Day August 18

The following photos include some shocking images; viewer discretion is advised.

The flag has been hoisted

The hog (line) is suitably attired

Organizer-in-chief, Janys, declares all is ready  

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 Umpire Jim receives support from Flo prior to going on public display

The briefing. Yes, Linda is going to bowl.

Wow, look at those heads!

Rick and Umpire Jim casting a critical eye over the proceedings

End of the game before lunch

Meanwhile, Ken, Art and Pat have been sweating it out in the kitchen preparing lunch

 Art explaining to Pat that what he has in his hand is a frozen haggis, and that no, it cannot be used as a substitute for a jack

Lunch is served ladies

Chilled champas for all (the waiter needs to change his shirt for next year - see last year's photos!)

 

The group, having been well-fed and watered.

 

 

Club Mens & Ladies Triples, August 14 & 15

Ladies winners - Gloria Davies, Dianne Proctor and Susan Paterson

Ladies, second -  Diana Olenick, Sandi Mitchell, Frankie Stemmler

Ladies, third - Ellyn Bass, Debbie Lawrence and Julie Campbell  

Mens, winners - Mick Rix, Bill Mills and Ken Bucyk

Mens, second -  Ken Olenick, Art Ferguson and Geoff Holland

Mens, third - Laurence Cotgrove, John Schofield and Jim Paterson

 All the winners

 Cheerleaders trying to urge their teams, against insurmountable odds, to victory in the mens versus ladies 3-ender finale.

 Guess who won?

Powell River Mixed Triples, August 11&12.

Winners - Art Ferguson, Dave & Pat Muir. This picture was NOT taken in 1910.

Grounds maintenance crew. 

Following are some candid shots of some of the club's members hard at work (or taking a well-earned break) on the new landscaping on August 9.

Club Novice Singles, August 3 and 4

The 2010 novices rarin' to get bowling.

 

And the Ladies winner is.........Doreen Nordentoft

 

Doreen with runner-up Cheryl Baker

Mens winner, Jim Paterson receives trophy from Sandi

 

Jim with runner-up Ken Olenick

The two 2010 winners, Doreen and Jim

Some action shots

Mike Mergens makes "thank you" presentation on behalf of all novices to Gary and all other coaches/volunteers

 Appreciation/thank you picture (designed by Cheryl Baker)presented by novices

PLBC Open Mens & Ladies Triples July 31 & August 1

Ladies, Group A, First - Qualicum's Pam Coward, Helena Poland and Margaret Clow

Ladies Group A, Second - Team Nanaimo

Ladies Group A, Third - Markie, Gloria & Sandi

 Ladies Group B, First - Port Alberni's Ann Grist, Robin Forrest and Elaine Van Kooten.

 Ladies Group B, Second - Gwen, Pat & Sharon

 Ladies Group C, First - Kay MacIntyre team, Qualicum.

Ladies Group A, Fourth - Irene Whitehouse, Pat Cutt and Melie Ursalum.

 

Mens Group A, First - Gil, Peter & Rick

Mens Group A, Second - Nanaimo's Rick Quibell, Keith McMann and George Gibson.

 Mens Group A, Third - Qualicum's Joe Randazzo team.

Mens Group A, Fourth - Port Alberni's Larry Laatonen team.

 

Mens Group B, First -  Courtenay's Vern Greenhill's team.

Mens Group B, Second - Qualicum's Gavin Reid team.

 

Mens Group C, First - Alan, Mick and Dana

 

PLBC volunteers at the Beachfest 

Bev and Aileen discussing pros and cons of 5-9pm shift..

Julie and Sheila checking the guest books for any Scots.

Joe "the casual clicker master" on the job

Some of the exhibits 

Club Mixed Triples - July 17,18.

Overall and early draw winners - Tom Pellow, Anita Woods, David Agar

Second, early draw - Dorothy Johnson, Keith Baker, Aileen Fabris

Third, early draw - Gerry Murphy, Clare Atchison, Harry Yamamoto/Keith Mannister

Winners, late draw - Gwen Kelly, Keith Smith, (Roberta Ireland)

Port Alberni Pairs, July 14th & 15th 

Ladies Winners - Gwen and Pat

Some of the other Ladies Pairs contestants

Parksville Open Mixed Pairs - July 9,10,11

Group A - Winners - Duncan Burke & Gloria Wilcox

Group A - Second - Dave Cole & Margaret Soothill

Group A - Third - Keith McMann & Margaret Coleman       (Nanaimo)

Group A - Fourth - Rick Quibell & Kathleen Sherrie (Nanaimo)

Group B - Winners - Vern Greenhill & Melie Ursulum

Group B - Second - Dave Muir & Kate Wilson (Nanaimo)

Group C - Winners - Bill Roos & Mary Prade (Nanaimo)

Group C - Second - Art & Jeanette Ferguson

Group D - Winners - Gary Robinson & Lynne Chwartacki

Group D - Second - Pat & Gwen Kelly

Tenderfoot Triples - July 3

Winners - Sandra Metcalfe, Emily Lawson & Ed Brice (Nanaimo)

Second - Tom Renton's team from Nanaimo

Fourth    -    Brian Michell, Susan Paterson, Brenda Jarvis

Fifth    -     Jim Paterson, Roberta Ireland, Londie Hayes

Canada Day July 1 2010 

Qualicum  Mens & Ladies Triples June 26/27

Ladies A - 1st. Sandi Mitchell, Gloria Wilcox, Brenda Edwards

Mens B - 1st. Dave Muir, Bill Mills, Art Ferguson

Mens B - 2nd. Stu McNaughton, Alan Brunskill, Mick Banks

Mens C -1st.  Rick Dolley, Peter Z, Wayne Edwards, (Gil Simpson).

 

Courtney Challenge June 25

Let the games begin

 

Seasoil Classic June 11-13  2010

Winners Group A -  Dana Atchison, Gary Robinson, Michael Leung

Second place Group A- Team Hirendra Bhartu

Winners Group B - Oliver Fabris, Stu MacNaughton, Jim Muir

Second Place Group B - (John Wilson), Tom Mackintosh, Joe Randazzo, Wayne King.

Special presentation to Group B winners from Henselite rep Lynne Chwartacki

 

Early rounds action

50th Wedding Anniversary, June 5 2010

Geoff and Anne Holland, with Anobelle. See newspaper article

15th Anniversary Celebration May 31 2010

Members and guests arrive

Awaiting the start of the ceremonies

 

 

Bob Benton and George Richardson reminisce

 

Master of Ceremonies Bert Earnshaw

 

President Sandi Mitchell and Past-President Ben Thomas

Roy McBride, Bob Benton and George Richardson

 

Former Presidents Eldon Roe and Tom Pellow

 

Members' tributes and stories from Isobel, Joan and Martha

 

 

 

Sandi unveils a plaque

Peter and Carol lead the singing of the club song

 

Bowlympics ,May 24 2010

 

Kick-off Tournament May 1 2010

First, early draw - Jim Muir, (Dennis Cassidy), Kathe Stewart

First, late draw - Gloria Wilcox, (Eldon Roe), Ken Bucyk

2nd, early draw - Clive Arthorne, (Gil Simpson), Edna Helyer

2nd, late draw - Keith Smith, Nicky Gardner, Harry Yamamoto

 

3rd, early draw -( Dave Muir), Kathleen Arthorne/(Aileen Fabris, Ruby Bishop-Ryan)

3rd, late draw - Dianne Proctor, John Schofield, Roberta Ireland

Kitchen Staff - Dianne, Ken, Carol

 

Gloria Wilcox receiving the Volunteer of the Year award for our Zone from BC Bowls President Jim Aitken on 10th April 2010.

 

Joe and Julie Campell celebrate 50th wedding anniversary in Maui, 6 February.