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Sallaway Is 2016 Medallist King

December 8, 2016 by Maggi Barnard

The Medal of Medallists 2016 was contested last Saturday by 20 of the 26 eligible medal winners with Shane Sallaway the best with his 69 nett. Frank Hanns came home with 70- nett in second place. In the December A-Grade Medal, Kim Herbert led the way scoring a 68 nett. He was nervous with a fast finishing Shane Sallaway (69) in runner-up position. The BGrade Medal saw Rob ‘Spider’ Webb finish with 70, just ahead of Bruce Carpenter on
nett 71.

In C-Grade, Bruce Squires (70) battled Frank Hanns (70) with the count back in Bruce’s favour. The NTP’s went to: 9th – S Sallaway; 18th – D Rhodes. The ball sweep went to 73 nett on count back distributed to: 68 – K Herbert; 69 – S Sallaway; 70 – P Maher, R Webb, B Squires, F Hanns; 71 – B Carpenter; 72 – J House, G Pymont, P Kay, L Grierson, B Collie, A McDonald, R Borger, B Slack-Smith; 73 – S French.

Sunday’s Stableford Medley was won by Ron Morris with 38 points. Second place went to Bruce Carpenter with 35 points. The NTP’s went to: 9th – Barb Drabsch; 18th – Tony Cogswell. There was no ball sweep. Nor were there any 2’s. Tomorrow is the Stableford Ham Day and Sunday the 18-hole Stableford Medley.

Over the festive period we have Stableford Medley’s on 24th, 26th December and 1st January, and the Canadian Foursomes on 31st December.

By Short Putt

Lachlan Dragons Club News

December 8, 2016 by Maggi Barnard

The Lachlan Dragons had a great day at the Wagga Wagga Dragon Boat Challenge regatta recently with the men’s and women’s teams reaching the finals. The Men’s team paddled with sheer determination in a very close race to gain second place in the finals, while the Women’s team raced their hearts out to be placed fourth in an extremely close finish. Nineteen paddlers made the annual trip to Wagga.

Other club news is that Bill Thomas gained accreditation as a Level 3 sweep, and six club members gained selection in the Western Region team. Congratulations to Helen Rowbotham, Claire Davis, Carmen Stephens, Beth Thomas, Rochelle Smith and Warren Edwards. Beth was also appointed manager for the squad.

Take A Swing For Flood Relief

December 8, 2016 by Maggi Barnard

Professional golfer Daniel Newton will be at the St.George Flood Relief Charity Golf Day at the Forbes Golf Club on Sunday. The day is held to raise money to restore the Forbes golf course and support local farmers impacted by the catastrophic September floods in the area. Daniel will be running the day with the Chairman of the Forbes Golf Club Andrew Mcdonald and St.George Forbes Branch Manager Andrew Kerr.

St.George Branch Manager Andrew Kerr said: “The Golf Day will be an important day for our community after a difficult few months. We invite players of all skill levels to take part in what promises to be a great day, with prizes on offer and a chance to improve your golf skills,” said Andrew.

Forbes Golf Club Chairman Andrew McDonald said many people in Forbes and the farming community had suffered major setbacks as a result of the prolonged rain and flood conditions experienced during the year. “We are very grateful for the support of St.George Bank in holding this Charity Day to assist golf course restoration and to help community members via Lions Club. Please form and nominate teams to play in what will be an enjoyable day of team golf for players of all standards,” said Andrew.

The fee is $35 per person to play and includes refreshments around the course, as well as a small meal after play. Time: 10.30am arrival for a shot-gun start at 11am.

Steve Betland Wins 2016 Championship

December 1, 2016 by Maggi Barnard

After the 3rd and 4th rounds of the Forbes Golf Club Championships last weekend, Steve Betland claimed the A-Grade Championship title. He held his good lead to finish 11-shots clear of Mike Wood in second place. In the A-Reserve, Doug Churchill finished on 331, six shots ahead of Phil Maher.

The B-Grade produced a real bolter. Peter Grayson leapt into the lead with Barry Parker close behind after three rounds, but on the final day Ian Bown produced a sublime round of 80 to take the honours by seven shots over Paul Pymont. The C-Grade proved to be an easy walk for Anthony Alley. He was tied with Stuart French after the 3rd round, but managed to finish 12 shots ahead of Ron Morris. Doug Churchill won the Veterans Championship ahead of Phil Maher.

In the Saturday daily competition Niel Duncan (67 nett) finished ahead of Phil Maher (69). The B-division went to Garry Collits (64) with the best nett score of the day, ahead of Craig Barret (68). The Sunday daily competition A-division was taken by Ian Bown with 66 nett from Doug Churchill (72 on count back). Andrew McDonald won the the B-division (70) followed by Milton Cartwright (72).

The complete list of champions:
A-Grade Scratch: Winner – S Betland (287); R/up – M Wood (308)
A-Grade Handicap: Winner – S Betland (nett 291); R/up – M Wood (292)
A-Reserve Scratch: Winner – D Churchill (331); R/up – M Wood (308)
B-Grade Scratch: Winner – I Bown (340); R/up P Pymont (347)
B-Grade Handicap: Winner – I Bown (nett 280); R/up – C Barrett (287)
C-Grade Scratch: Winner – A Alley (385); R/up – R Morris (397)
C-Grade Handicap: Winner – A Alley (nett 282); R/up – M Cartwright (313 c/b)
Veteran Scratch: Winner – D Churchill (331); R/up – P Maher (337)
Veteran Handicap: Winner – I Bown (nett 280); R/up – D Churchill (283)

By Short Putt

CALLING ALL FISHERMEN

November 24, 2016 by Maggi Barnard

Send us your picture of your recent catch to go in the Catch of the Week Competition. Can any of the local fishermen in Forbes beat this one caught at Wyangala Dam by local Canowindra fisherman Bob Bowd? Send in a pic of your catch to be in the running to win a $25 voucher from LOOMZYS FISH N’ FIX to be given away each month.
Email us at sales@forbesphoenix.com.au

Golfers Beat Hot And Windy Conditions

November 24, 2016 by Maggi Barnard

The Forbes Golf Club Championships is still wide open in all grades after two rounds of play last weekend. The A-Grade is led by Steve Betland with rounds of 69 and 70. He is slightly ahead of Mike Wood who scored 74 and 73. Doug Churchill leads the A-Reserve group on 162 followed by Bruce Carpenter on 169 and Phil Maher on 171. In B-Grade Ian Bown is equal leader on 170 with Peter Grayson. The C-grade leader is Stuart French on 185 who overtook
Anthony Alley on 192. Ron Morris is also on 192.

The NTP’s on Saturday went to: 9th M Spice; 18th M Wood. An additional incentive was the Pro-Pin on the 3rd won by Terry Sharpe. The Saturday ball sweep went to 72 nett on count back: 67 – Anthony Alley, Andrew Dukes; 68 – Doug Churchill; 69 – P Maher, D Rhodes, I Bown; 70 –T Sharpe, C Barrett, S Betland, M Wood; 71 – M Collits; A
Rees, D Mylecharane; 72 – B Shine and P Grayson. The Sunday NTP’s went to: 9th R Taylor, 18th M Cahill. The Pro-Pin went to Steve Betland. The ball sweep went to 72 nett on count back: 67 – F Hanns; 68 – Stuart French; 69 – Lee Grierson, Mike Wood; 70 – Doug Churchill, Barry Parker; 71 – Steve Betland, Peter Grayson, Laurie O’Connor;
72 – Paul Pymont, Jeff Haley, Scott Kirkman.

The final two rounds will be played this weekend.

By Short Putt

Classic Weekend A Success

November 17, 2016 by Maggi Barnard

A total of 23 clubs were represented at the annual Forbes Nissan Classic weekend with more than 160 players competing each day. Saturday’s Scratch Stableford winners were Daryl McAuliffe and John Betland (42 points), ahead of Graeme Howland (Dunheved) and Sal Ballard (Penrith) on 39. The Handicap Stableford winners were Troy
Howe/Tim West on 44, winning by countback from Geoff Coles/Ben Coles (44). NTP’s: Ray Taylor (9th) and Allan Daubaras (18th); longest drive: Dave Mylecharane.

The main event on Sunday was again won by local star John Betland. His scratch score of 70 was remarkable in the blustery wind conditions. The A-grade scratch runner-up was Steve Betland with 75. In B-grade scratch, Dean Guymer (Temora) won with 85 on count back. C-grade scratch was won by Mark Bown (Dubbo) with 91. Mark won many other prizes, which annoyed his brother, local businessman Ian Bown.

The A-grade handicap winner: Lee Grierson with nett 69; B-grade: Bob Borger with 71; C-grade: Richard Smith with 71. The junior scratch winner: Brianna Duncan; junior handicap winner: Jayden Carrier (Cabramatta; vets scratch winner: Daryl McAuliffe (83). This weekend is the start of the Club Championships for Men and Women on Saturday and Sunday for two weekends.

Cowboy Logic At Sahara Park

November 17, 2016 by Maggi Barnard

A dozen cutting horse enthusiasts joined world-renowned horseman Tony Ernst for a weekend workshop at the Sahara Park Riding School last weekend. The riders and their horses came from across the state to refine their skills under Tony’s expert instruction. Tony is one the most sought after and highly respected horsemen in the world. He has developed a unique approach to horsemanship, based on respect, attitude, and breathing. “Horse whisperers are for Hollywood,” he said. “You’ve got to be a horse listener.”

Tony stressed that his approach isn’t just about helping horses, it’s about helping people. And he has helped a lot of people. Aside from cutting horse enthusiasts, Tony has delivered workshops for troubled students, and has also run corporate clinics to help executives enhance their leadership skills. It all comes down to earning respect. “You have to prove you’re someone worth following,” he said. “People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.”

Tony believes that a lot of wisdom is found in adversity. Listening to his story, it becomes clear where his wisdom was forged. In his youth Tony was involved in an horrific accident and was confined to a wheelchair for three years until he taught himself to walk again. He credits his recovery to a positive attitude, his practice of Kung Fu,
and the power of breathing exercises. This formed the foundations for Tony’s unique horsemanship program, which he has branded Cowboy Logic. “The only thing you’ve really got control of in this world is your attitude,” he said.

By Raen Fraser

Golf Notes

November 10, 2016 by Maggi Barnard

This weekend will see one of the best field of golfers ever to contest a tournament in Forbes with 13 players on handicaps of three or less nominated for the $5,500 Nissan Classic. Players this year are from as far afield as the Gold Coast to all points across NSW. Tee off on both days for first players start at 7am with the last at 1.30pm. Spectators are welcome.

Chairperson of the Classic committee, Randal Grayson said support from sponsors was again excellent. Saturday evening a calcutta will be conduced with the cream of A grade players involved. “Come over and you never know you may end up with the winner. Last year’s winner collected close to $2,000,” Randal said. Last weekend’s results: A grade winner Phil Duke with 73 nett on a count-back from Todd Callaghan (runner-up), Peter Grayson and Ray Taylor.

Paul Kay scored best for the day, 72 in B grade and on a count-back from Jeff House. Tom Edols led C graders home with 73 nett from Ron Morris, 75.

By Short Putt

Special Students Chase Cricket Dream

November 10, 2016 by Maggi Barnard

The first Thursday in November was a special day for around 50 special class students from Parkes and Forbes public schools when they participated in DreamCricket at Parkes Pubic School. DreamCricket brings together children with a disability from years three to six. It was originally developed in the NSW Central Highlands as the result of a partnership between Rotary, the Bradman Foundation and the Movement Disorder Foundation.

The day was made super special when 18 Year 7 students from Parkes High joined in with their teacher Mark Ranger to help organise the games and cook lunch. About half the high school students completed Year 6 at Parkes Public School in 2015. The DreamCricket program allows the students to develop their hand-eye coordination, movement skills and balance in a team environment, while at the same time enjoying sport.

Students enjoyed the sporting challenges, which involved groups rotating around four specially adapted cricket-based activities. The participation and smiles on faces said it all. DreamCricket gives students that normally would not participate in sport a chance to be involved. It gives participants a chance to enjoy physical activity while developing self-confidence, self-esteem, levels of behaviour and citizenship.

The DreamCricket program has grown to schools and children throughout Australia and internationally. The day was organised as a joint effort by the Rotary Clubs of Dubbo East, Forbes, Parkes and Orange Daybreak. It was coordinated by Don Stephens, Chair of Dream- Cricket Australia and member of the Rotary Club of Dubbo West.

By Ken Engsmyr

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