Josh Bennett caught this 55cm Yellow Belly last week using a Pink Oargee lure.
Catch of the Week
Ethan Stewart, a young member of the Calarie Fishing Club, caught this 43cm yellow belly near Bedgerabong when Forbes was declared a natural disaster zone during the floods. He caught two carp and won the monthly catch and release competition of the club.
To enter the Catch of the Week competition, send us a picture of your recent catch to be in the running to win a $25 voucher from
LOOMZYS FISH N’ FIX. One voucher will be given away each month.
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Strong Netball From Men In Mixed Comp
Minor premiers Golfie defeated Forbes Inn 36 – 22 in the final of the women’s Spring/Summer night competitions last Wednesday. Tyrepower defeated McClintocks 33 – 16 in mixed division 1, and the mixed division 2 final saw minor premiers Carrots defeat Maguire Contracting 44 – 22. Golfie’s Isabelle Cowhan and Joelene Pawson lead the way for their team. The teams started the first half goal for goal, with strong skills displayed by all players. Golfie was ahead by one goal at the first break, 10-9, and Forbes Inn was ahead by a goal at the half time, 19-18, thanks to very accurate shooting by Inn’s Kristy Butler. Meg Groat made a huge impact for Golfie when she went into the goal keeper position at the half time break, and shut down the shooting circle of Forbes Inn for the second half.
Forbes Inn’s Nikky Patton and Ari Summa kept up the pressure for their team, with strong attacking and passing, supported by Shea King and Casey Hodges. Alex Cowhan for Golfie never gave up. The court play was very even from both teams with the game played with very good sportsmanship. The mixed division final highlighted the skills the men have gained. Tyrepower started the game with strong netball, taking a lead of 11-2 at the first break, and leading 18-6 at half time. Defender Jordon Hartwig and shooter Damien Kennedy lead the way
for Tyrepower, with centre court Darren Piper also playing a very strong game. McClintocks’ Sarah Simmonds and Joelene Pawson matched the strength of the opposition, supported well by Kelvin Brown who never gave up. Courtney Ward for Tyrepower stood out with accurate shooting and strong attacking.
Many of the boys playing in the division 2 final were new to netball. Carrots took an early lead in the game, winning the first quarter by 18-6. They were lead by team captain Janssen Mores, and Isac Bell, who has shown outstanding netball skills during his first competition. The half time break had Carrots ahead by 27-9. The third quarter saw a come back from Maguire Contracting, with Jack Piercy leading the way, supported by Isac Carlisle and Tom Maguire, and their team narrowing the gap by three goals. Carrots came back in the fourth quarter,
stamping their mark on the game and then winning it 11-4, with good netball played by Daniel Ashcroft.
Best and Fairest awards were awarded to Joelene Pawson (ladies division 1) Sophie Prior (mixed division 1), and Jacob Howarth (mixed division 2). The next night competitions start in February.
By Robyn Kenny
Sallaway Is 2016 Medallist King
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
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
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
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
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.
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Golfers Beat Hot And Windy Conditions
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
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.
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