Spida's outstanding service

Paul (Spida) Anderson was made a Life Member of Wanganui East Petanque and was presented with a framed award for his 15 years of tireless service.

There were several important events on the Wanganui East Petanque calendar in June.

On June 4-5, members attended the Masterton Midwinter Doubles were held at Clareville, Wairarapa, where getting to play two days indoors was a luxury in winter.

Wanganui East's Sharon Cannon came third in the trophy with her partner, while the club team of Margaret Pomana and Kevin Simpson were fifth.

The plate was won by Christine Strichen and her partner, while the team of Leeanne Bird and Beryl Cowan were third, and Dene Futcher, Sheryl Parslow and Richard Turfrey all had a share of fifth.

Paul (Spida) Anderson and Sue Gurr won the bowl, while Shirley Madgwick was second.

On June 18 at the Kapiti Midwinter Doubles, club member Pete Hamilton came second.

Parslow, Tony Simpson, and Yvonne Futcher have been selected to represent the Wellington district against the Auckland region team, up in Auckland.

At the club AGM last Sunday, Anderson was made a Life Member and presented with a framed award for his 15 years of tireless service keeping the club's pistes raked and weeded every week, plus keeping up any maintenance needed.

All Wanganui East members showed their appreciation for the time he puts into the job.

Anderson also won the trophy for Sunday Play Aggregate Points and attendance.

Marilyn Morton won the Tuesday Play Aggregate Points and Attendance cup.

She was also Most Improved player for the year.

This year's committee is -

President: Christine Strichen; Club Captain: Louise Rose; Treasurer: Leeanne Bird; Secretary: Pauline Ray; Committee: Sheryl Parslow, Shirley Madgwick, Beryl Cowan.