Bowlers raise funds for local RFDS group

Millicent Bowling Club hits the greens for good cause

On March 19 the Millicent Bowls Club held their Annual Flying Doctors fund raising afternoon with 46 players taking part in one game played over 14 ends.

Prior to the start of the game, Bowls Club president Peter Hyland, welcomed the Flying Doctor’s committee and all players.

The team with the highest score went to Sharon Hyland, David Botting, Robert Hyland and Derek Bowering with a score of 32+20 shots up. Runners up for the day went to the team of Jamie Vearing, who also had six touches of the jack over the 14 ends, Christine Vearing and Barbara Leicester.

Ken Haines, president of the local Flying Doctors committee, attended the day along with his secretary Max Blacketer and other committee members. A total of $1241 was donated to the Flying Doctors. This included $568 from the Wrong Bias Tin – this is collected over the year with bowlers donating $1 for every wrong bias they have. The raffle held on the day also raised $443 and greens fees $230.

RFDS OFFICIALS: Max Blacketer (Flying Doctors secretary) Peter Hyland (Bowls Club President) & Ken Haines (president of the local Flying Doctors committee).

WINNING TEAM: David Botting Robert Hyland, Derek Bowering & Sharon Hyland

RUNNER UP TEAM: Christine Vearing, Jamie Vearing & Barbara Leicester