Schatz memorial a great day out
The weather really turned it on for the annual Donny Schatz Memorial Bowls Day on Saturday. Bowlers travel near and far to attend this day in support of the family and to raise money for our Local Forbes Can Assist team to continue their great work across our area.
20 Teams of Triples took to our greens, some dressed up as a team and others dressed up individually and we even had a visit from Donald Trump this year.
Each year the costumes get bigger and better which makes for a fun day on the greens.
Quotes throughout the day from everyone were “what a great atmosphere”, “how can he bowl in that outfit”, “I have never bowled before but I will give it a go”.
The memorial day is not only to share great memories of Donny but also supporting his family and friends that Donny’s fun loving, down to earth, have a go and have fun attitude still remains in to this day.
Overall winners on the day were Jason Howell, Phil Hocking and Dale Scott. Runners up were Ange Dwyer, Clint Hurford and Mick Merritt. The famous wooden spoons for last place were awarded to Heidi Nicholson, Amy Slessor and Jason Nicholson.
Overall funds raised on the day were $3192.00 by our great community.
A big thank you the Can Assist team who always work tirelessly on the day collecting money, selling raffles and 100 club tickets and also the head chefs of the BBQ lunch. We appreciate your dedication not only to Can Assist but to assist in fundraisers like this and many more is outstanding.
Also a shout out and thank you to Ryan Schatz for organising the day, hats and stubbie holders, Tara Shaw for doing the draw for us and thank you to Grant Roberts.
Grant is a great friend of the family and supports this day every year. Grant not only dressed to the nines in a three-piece tuxedo suit with top hat to brave the warm weather but Grant was also responsible for donating the food for the day. So thank you again Grant, your support and assistance is greatly appreciated by all.
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Mar 12 2025
