Lake Cathie Darts Club social darts matches on 28th October were fairly even with some close results at the end of the night.

Winners were Kitty & Paul with a perfect score of 24 points followd by Johanne & John on 19 points. Marg & Lee picked up the MUG awards.

HP winners were Joan on 50 & John on 58.

The Lake Cathie Butchery prize winners for high score on the night were Kitty on 120 & Allan on 119.

Raffle results saw a big fat chook go to Wil and Michelle - both members of the bar staff.

There will be no social darts next Tuesday 4th November as it is Melbourne Cup day. Activities will resume the following Tuesday 11th November with rego around 6.15 pm for a 6.30 pm dart off. Visitors are welcome.

LUSC LADIES

SOCIAL BOWLS

Well sad to say another bowls day was washed out by rain. We did get a few ends in before it became too damp to continue. Jean Ryan won the raffle and Dianne Clark won the games draw. Lets hope for better weather next week. The list for our Christmas Party is on the board at the LUSC Club so put your name down if you want to be there.

Names in by 9.15 for 9.30 start and all are welcome.

NHBC SOCIAL GOLF

On the 28th October 28 members and one visitor (welcome Frank) contested a Single Stableford match. The A Grade winner was G. Butlin with a score of 32 points. Runner-up was I. Johnston with 30 closely followed by third placegetter L. Hamilton with 29. B Grade saw G. McLoughlin win with a four under par score of 34, runner-up was F. Paine with 33 and third place went to G. Clarke with 31. NTP on the 5th in A Grade was B. Squires and B Grade's ball went to B. Hudson. NTP on the 8th saw N. Craft win for A Grade and B's ball went to T. Sutherland. M. Nelson won A Grade putting with 21 putts and J. Fairbrother won the ball for B Grade with 23. Next week's game will be a Single Stroke and the starters will be R. Woolgar and F. Paine. The Sunday raffle will be the province of I. Johnston, L. Hamilton & A. Aitken.

Sammy Snead reckons "The three things I fear the most in golf are lightning, Ben Hogan, and a downhill putt".

NORTH HAVEN

INDOOR BOWLS

Last night there were 36 players and that included 4 Quota Club ladies who were trying out the indoor bowls scene. They were Pat Legge, Judy Morrison, June Travers, and Judith Bowerman and there were also 3 other ladies who made up a cheer squad for their friends. There were 4 x 3 game winners - Eleonora Smith and Betty Bradley, Bill Hyde and Judith Bowerman, Thelma Ruhan and Mavis Coates. Barbara Woolgar and Margaret Caples. Eleonora and Betty won the 1st place vouchers and Thelma and Mavis the runner-up ones. The other two 3 game winners received a scratchie.

Scratchies were also won by Roy Woolgar and June Travers, Dot Johnston and Doreen Taylor. Some of us played skips for the first time and for one I enjoyed the experience. It certainly makes for good concentration.

Don't forget that our Christmas Party is on Dec 2nd and the list will be out shortly for your names to go onto it. It is a great night for after the meal we play a few "different bowls games"

LCBC SOCIAL GOLF

On Sunday 20th October 20 members played a single stableford event at Camden Haven.

First place went to Brian Jenner and second to Ricardo Pierce.

NTPs went to Brian Jenner Gary Hinson and Peter Connor.

This was also the third round of the club championship.

The players to contest the title are Gary Hinson and J O’Callaghan.

Jordan’s Lake Cathie Butchery meat prize was won by Eric Pummel.

C.H.D.D.A. Summer Comp.

Results for 27th October.

A Grade. Laurieton Gardens 5 d The Kennel 4. Easy Beats 6 d Bee’s Knee’s 3. VB Old & 2 New 7 d Jacks Nightmares 2. Movers & Grovers 7 d Misfits 2. Lots of 140’s this week, a very nice 132 to Carol Dyson followed up by an 80 peg out. Not forgetting Steve Burton 127 peg out, Steve Bulmer 80, & Mick McNally 85.

Laurieton Gardens only unbeaten Team left in A Grade.

B Grade, Radicals 8 d Try Hards 1.Sweet Sixteen 5 d Mixed Nuts 4. Mick’s Groovers 8 d Macattack 1. Doo Bee’s 8 d Highway 1 1.

High scores to Margaret Spedding 140, Lesley Hankin 140. High Peg to Gail Owen 83, & Graham Best 79.

The Radicals only unbeaten team in B Grade, still early days.

NOTICE TO ALL DART PLAYERS

Presentation tickets are now available.

The Presentation will be held at the N.H.B.C. on the 29th November. Start Time, 6 pm. Tickets are $5 for members and $15 for non members. Please ring Carol or Ken Smith on ph. 65596342.

All players are encouraged to come along, bring a friend the more the merrier. I believe we have a really good night planned, hope to see you there.

CH(LUSC)

BRIDGE CLUB

Monday 27 October 2008. Mitchell Movement directed by Margaret Dunlop.

NS 1 Margaret Dunlop & Elaine Lockwood, 2 Noeline & Terry McKenna, 3 John & Valda Toose, Draw Bernard & Mary Salkind.

EW 1 Roslyn McKenzie & Lyn Redgate, 2 Pat Smith & Ron Fiore,3 Don Colyer & Stuart Baalman, Draw Joan Holt & Pat Parsons.

Thursday 30 October 2008. Mitchell Movement directed by Margaret Dunlop.

NS 1 Colin Choat & David Jitts, 2 Margaret Dunlop & Elaine Lockwood, 3 John & Valda Toose, Draw Robin Glover & Pat Smith.

EW 1 Doris Poulton & Ngaira Green, 2 Pam Bennett & Moreen Dellow, 3 Valerie Clifton & Bill Stallebrass, Draw Marj Lear & Ann Freeman.

Friday 31 October 2008. Mitchell Movement directed by Terry McKenna.

NS 1 Keith & Sybil Ibbertson, 2 Phillipa Crowther & Jim Forbes, 3 Terry & Noeline McKenna, Draw Robert Andrews & Margaret Sander.

EW 1 Joan Holt & Heather Webb, 2 Lyn Redgate & Nioni Cummins, 3 Joan Gillett & Maria Spaans, Draw Barbara & Jack Lane.

Camden Haven Cricket Club

Under 9's

Camden Haven under 9's played Port Macquarie Bulls at Bay St. Batting first Camden Haven scored an amazing 137 runs for the loss of only one wicket in their 16 over innings. This proved to be invaluable as pairs of batsmen received bonus runs for not losing a wicket. With only 5 players, Camden Haven had to borrow 3 fielders from their obliging opponents. Brad, Ezra, Nicholas, Ky and Ben showed great team spirit snaring 7 wickets for 136 runs (with the Bulls end of game score being 19.42 runs) to win the game in convincing fashion. Well done team! Any under 9 cricketers wanting to have some fun and join in a great team atmosphere please contact the Camden Haven Cricket Club 65594495.

Under 10 v Port Macquarie Sheet Metal

A great start to the season for the Under 10's. With excellent backing up the boys prevented runs and forced the batsmen to make errors. The bowling this year has improved and the team took 6 wickets. The Under 10's team this year is: Fletcher, Josh, Doran, Lachlan S, Matt, Lachlan H, Shaun, Paul, Kirsty and Tennyson. Keep up the great work everyone. See you at training on Thursday.

CAMDEN HAVEN TOUCH

Sponsored by LUSC

Men’s Open Round 4 – Wednesday 5.11.08

5:30pm F 1 Warren Krogh Concreting Vs Buckshot (Ref T-Bones)

5:30pm F 2 Tony Gunning Homes Vs Camden Haven Sounds (Ref Laurieton and Kendall Pools)

6:30pm F 1 Gibson’s Vs T-Bones (Ref Warren Krogh Concreting)

6:30pm F 2 Laurieton and Kendall Pools Vs Holiday Coast Marine (Ref Camden Haven Sounds)

6:30pm F 3 LUSC Vs Pudds (Ref Tony Gunning Homes)

Women’s Open Round 3 – Friday 7.11.08

5:30pm F 1 Robbo's Quality Meats Vs Bonny Hills Beach Hotel

5:30pm F 2 Boland Floor Coverings Vs North Haven Newsagency

5:30pm F 3 TB Tilers Vs Barnes Unique Joinery

5:30pm F 4 Hurd’s Vs Laurieton Squash Courts

Men’s Over 30’s Round 3 – Friday 7.11.08

6:30pm F 1Tony Meath Refrigeration Vs Camden Haven Panel works (Ref Jolley And Cross Bricklaying)

6:30pm F 2 Bob Faddy Builders Vs Jolley And Cross Bricklaying (Ref Camden Haven Panel Works)

Bye Raine And Horne R/E

Women’s Open Round 4 – Tuesday 11.11.08

5:30pm F 1 Constables Vs North Haven Newsagency (Ref Boland Floor Coverings and Barnes Unique Joinery)

5:30pm F 3 Bonny Hills Beach Hotel Vs Laurieton Squash Courts (Ref TB Tilers)

6:30pm F 1 Boland Floor Coverings Vs Barnes Unique Joinery (Ref Constables and North Haven Newsagency)

6:30pm F 3 Robbo's Quality Meats Vs TB Tilers

(Ref Bonny Hills Beach Hotel and Laurieton Squash Courts)

6:30pm F 4 Camden Haven Chiropractics Vs Hurd’s (Ref Robbo's Quality Meats)

Men’s Over 30’s Round 4 – Tuesday 11.11.08

5:30pm F 2 Bob Faddy Builders Vs Tony Meath Refrigeration (Ref Raine And Horne R/E)

6:30pm F 2 Raine And Horne R/E Vs Camden Haven Panel Works (Ref Bob Faddy Builders)

Bye Jolley And Cross Bricklaying

Due to Melbourne Cup on Tuesday 4/11/08 touch will be played this Friday 7/11/08 for the men’s over 30’s and women’s open. Also a reminder that money is now due for the men’s open. Money for the women’s open and men’s over 30’s is due on the 11/11/08.

LAKE CATHIE

DARTS CLUB

On Sunday 2nd November Lake Cathie Darts Club hosted another round of inter club competition for the coveted Cathie/Kendall Challenge Shield.

Everyone had an enjoyable day and there were some good darts thrown - but not enough by the Lake Cathie team who were soundly beaten 66 to 32. Kendall led from the start and the final result was really never in doubt.

Prize awards went to Kitty and Steve for high pegs of 64 and 98 respectively whilst Cheryl M and Mick (after a playoff with Col) had winning high scores of 134 and 140 respectively.

Raffle results saw 2 big fat chooks go to Cheryl M with the meat tray sponsored by the Lake Cathie Butchery going to Pam.

Thanks to all those who played and a special thanks to those who brought nibbles - especially to Joan who must have emptied her pantry!

The next round of competition will take place at Kendall in 2009.

QUEENS LAKE

SAILING CLUB

With the start of the warmer weather, Queens Lake Sailing Club is seeing a renewed interest in sailing. A fleet of 10 boats enjoyed the light shifty conditions on Saturday afternoon. "Hakuna Matata" (Peter Lentz & Greg Mitchell) took a commanding lead with the rest of the fleet battling it out with some close racing. The next boat to finish was "Cocktail"(Mark & Sophie Holt) closely followed by "The Shark" (Chris Watt) then "Bitza" (Ian Oxenford & Martina Holt) with the rest of the fleet not far behind. Next week, as well as sailing at Queens Lake on Saturday some of our club members will be competing at the Hastings Marine Regatta and the first of the inter club series to be sailed against the Taree and Port Macquarie clubs on the river in Port on Sunday.The Queens Lake Club will be all out to defend the title they won last season.

LUSC Fishing Club

October 26, 2008

Gidday punters, well wasn’t this a different weekend weather wise compared to the mill pond days that we have been privy to lately. The boatie that ventured out were met with a raging current and a bit of a lump, not to forget the north easterly that seems to roll in around 11am each day. But those who persevered were rewarded with a few snapper with Andy Martin weighing the best at 3.2kg gilled and gutted.

Those of us that fished beach and rock were confronted with the same bump with fish one day and not the next and that was after my best spiderman impersonation to my mates favourite wirrah spot, by the way I bagged out on the little blighters 10 fold. As it turned out the place to be was in the estuary with Dylan Baldry taking the honours this month with a great bag of flathead, bream, whiting and mullet. Mitchell Lowe also had a good bag with a 420gram whiting to kick the year off, well done boys.

To the winners, sub junior estuary winner Matthew Woodward. Junior estuary winner Dylan Baldry, runner-up Mitchell Lowe. Mens estuary winner Garry Edwards, runner-up Peter (hoppy) Hayes. Mens vets estuary winner Peter Pritchard, runners-up Mal Isaac and Kiwi O’Neill. Ladies estuary winner was Sandra Gill. Ladies vets estuary winner Kay Isaac, runner-up Marg Sheridan. Mens beach and rock winner Mick (wirrah) Minarsky, runner-up Col Trenaman. Mens deep sea winner Dennis Byrnes, runner-up Andy Martin, Mens vets deep sea winner Kiwi O’Neill, runner-up Ken Cowell and last but not least Ladies vets deep sea winner Marg Sheridan. To all, well done.

Treno’s tip, when you have sustained an injury where it has to be strapped eg: knee or ankle, the best method is to grab your wife’s lady Remington or veet razor and shave the injured area as it helps when the bandages are applied, no rubbing or hair knots. Unfortunately if you have very hairy legs it is not a good look when you wear shorts in public as it attracts a few quiet laughs if you know what I mean, best to leave the strapping on. Until next month happy hunting.

LUSC Sunday Euchre Club

October 26, 2008

Winners Gary Hillman and Bob Milner, runners-up Ken Posker and Phil Sadler.

Lucky Door Ray Davis.

November 2, 2008

Winners Ray Davis and John Mitchell, runners-up Jimbo and Bushie.

Lucky Door Ron South.

Kendall Touch Football draw

Week 3: November 10, 2008

Duty Team John L Fisher Plumbing. Bye Rock Motorcycles.

5.30pm: (N) Kendall General Store v Hammond Funerals, ref Platters Deli; (W) Lacey’s Legends v John L Fisher, ref Trident Scoffolding.

6.10pm: (E) Kendall Bottle Shop v Bartlett Painting, ref Buck Shot; (N) Platter’s Deli v John Dykes Plumbing, ref C H Marine; (W) Trident Scaffolding v Robbo’s Meats, ref Road Runners.

6.50pm: (E) Buck Shot v Kew Hotel, ref Kendall Bottle Shop; (N) C H Marine v Spec & Co, ref John Dykes Plumbing; (W) Road Runners v Hydro Golf, ref Robbo’s Meats.

Twilight Netball

November 6, 2008

Round 2: 6pm, court 1, D C Backhoe Hire v Purple People Eaters, umpire Dark Angels/Party Hardy’s; 6pm, 2, Mnii Excavating v Bold Hair, Becoming Healthy/The Fumblers; 6pm, 3, Hot Shots v Laurieton Legends, Tracey/Lyn.

7pm: 1 Becoming Healthy v Party Hardy’s, Leeann/Bold Hair; 7pm 2, The Fumblers v Dark Agnels, DC Backhoe Hire/Mini Excavating.

LUSC Snooker Club

Last Tuesday night saw the billiard balls come out after committee man Col Bloomfield spent half an hour setting the snooker balls up. (Sounds like something Snowdrop would do Batman). Major Final “Snake Man” is playing well at the moment, his opponent “Old Smoothie” hasn’t played much billiards but good friend and fishing buddy Jimbo Gill is a master at the three ball sport, yes, it’s easy to see what’s going on here mate. Minor Final Keith Racevich has played in 12 finals in the last 19 comp nights. No wonder we are now calling him the “Mac Truck,” yes everyone has a handicap (has this bloke gone under the radar) back to you Mr Handicapper. A visitor from “San Diego” (USA) the informative Derek Mollin “young whipper snipper,” the boy is still in his mid twenties. President Glen Kunze offered to play Derek a game of golf for a schooner” but renegged when Derek said his handicap is only 3 ((verdict) come back again Derek.

Thursday night snooker, Derek returns, he goes home next week then comes back, the reason - to further his profession as a lawyer. Now down to business, USA “v” GT Thompson, the young lawyer wins his first game of snooker, well done. Major Final “The Beaver” was too good on this occasion, Gunther Otto is a highly skilled player but has had a quiet year – Minor Final “The Penguin” John Benson “Flip Flap Take That” “Old Smoothie” Brian Lenard has a lot on his plate (they tell me the Gold Coast is great this time of year). The points score sponsored by “Legends Café” and “Wiggly Tail Meats” Tuesday. Kunze 73, Beaver/Lenard 70, Racevich/Banicek 69. Thursdays :Kunze 76, Banicek 74, Beaver 68, Racevich 60, Lenard 59, Bloomfield 55. This will be the closest finish in years. Good luck and good sportsmanship.

Two Balls.

LUSC Lawn Bowls

After being washed out of our bowls on Thursday 23, everyone was looking for a good game on Thursday last and that is what we got. The weather was lovely and fine with just enough breeze to make it very comfortable. The winning rinks on the day were David Wightman, T Goffler and Wrinkles Woodhouse, 2nd winning rink was J Lennox, D McLellan and the old smoothy Leslie Thompson, 2nd runner-up Allan Russell, G Tweedie Nopie and A J Clarke plus 70 odd players who all enjoyed the game of bowls, the greens and of course great company and some of them won money, vouchers and prizes. The lucky number prizes were won by Jack Clarke $20, David Wightman $10 and $5 to Mike Carney. The Christmas Club raffle winners of the $25 went to whiskers Huntley, Robert Constable and Tom Evans, good heavens brother. Then we had 10 big breakfast trays plus 10 juicy family pies from the Lake Street Colonial Bakery which were won by some of the bowlers present. Please note that the last game of bowls for 2008 will be on December 11, with a few changes in the format for that day only, so keep this date in your memory bank, the safest bank at the moment. Of course the bookings for our mixed Christmas Party closes on November 21, for catering requirements, so if you have not got your name down by 6pm on that date you miss out, no iffs, butts, or lame excuses, will be listened to, so get your name down today. The men’s only Christmas party will be on December 18, check with Mark Ryan to see if you have qualified. Visitors, quite a few this week, firstly Jim Williams from Soldiers Point, Gary Johnson from South West Rocks, Barry Robley not wobbley and Don Carr from Tourkley, George Tweedie from Kurri Kurri, Spike Taylor from Evans Head and John Manning from Port Macquarie, they come from near and far, to play at the most popular club on the coast. Sick list, Ken McDonald and Kevin Nieass. Birthdays good heavens and fearless Fred Easterbrook I believe he turned 80, but I am always getting into trouble over this age business, so I may be wrong again. Welcome to our new member Sam Smallwood. Welcome to the happy gang, I am sure you will enjoy the company. Also a big welcome to first time for bowling with us on a Thursday, Peter Negus, we look forward to seeing you on a regular basis and welcome back to bowls from holidays, sickness etc, to Pat Guthrie, Glen Ferris and Wally Barnes, very nice to see all back enjoying yourselves. Don’t forget the closing date for the Mixed Christmas party November 21. I heard the other day that on the Sunday last at LUSC the members draw was $25 and one of our bowlers number came out and everyone was happy, we all thought he would shout at least once, but he was not there, left just before the draw. Bad luck Allan, it pays to stick around. See yah.

Jack High.

LUSC Ladies Social Golf

Who was the person that was accidentally locked in the car at Laurieton oval while three friends sat in the bus chatting and wondering where she was? On Thursday October 23. The LUSC ladies social golfers had arranged a mystery trip, weather was unkind and as we were early and transport had not arrived they sat in the car talking, when the bus pulled up all jumped out of the car and ran on to the bus, owner of vehicle thinking everyone was out pressed the central locking not realizing someone was still in the car, luckily one of the other people boarding stated someone was banging and waving out of a fogged up back window. Moral of story, when driver of vehicle gets out make sure you jump out too.

On Tuesday October 28, 32 ladies played in President versus Captain event in warm conditions. The Captain’s team were the winners with 596, Presidents team had 635. There were 10 cardies present.

North Haven Bowling Club

Social Darts

October 29, 2008

1st Patricia & Tony, 2nd Loma & Doug. LHS Elva 102, MHS Doug 138, LHP Joan 40, MHP John 51. Raffle 1 Tony, 2 Mick, 3 Loma, 4 Learne. L/D 5 John, 6 Mick. Mystery peg 13 not hit. Mugs Learne and Cheryl.

LUSC Wednesday Night Euchre

Winner: Ken Posker, runners-up Dorothy Hatch and Robyn Skeen.

Twenty six players this week turned up for a great night of Euchre. Lucky door prizes on the evening were won by Marie White, Robyn Skeen, Julie Farlow and Tony Danton. All received a bag of sweets. Christmas party will be on November 26, all names in asap. See you all next week.

LUSC Indoor Sports Bowls

There was only one three game winning team this week Joy Lees and Bill Hyde. Consolation winners on the evening were Dorothy Greenaway, Kay Knight, Marie Conallin, Catherine Lakeman, Mary Fisher and Beryl Duck. Good night of bowls had by all. Remember Thursday November 6, we have a meeting before bowls. All names in by 6.45 please.

Wauchope-Bonny Hills SLSC

We had another huge day on Sunday with the first of our three ‘Pointscore Days.’

Wauchope-Bonny Hills SLSC ‘Nippers’ have grown over the last few years from 60 kids to our current numbers surpassing 200 children!!

Congratulations kids, we had some very exciting races with some very determined competitors vying for ‘points.’ Welcome to our ‘new’ families, some of these kids had an amazing day competing in absolutely everything on offer; flags, sprints, swim, boards & Ironman Events for the VERY first time! A massive congratulations must go out to Sarah & Emily Graham your determination was awesome!

The ‘Twilight Carnival’ is on this Saturday – 8th November at Tacking Point SLSC (Lighthouse Beach) starting at 2:30pm. This will be a very low-key FUN afternoon of friendly inter-club competition – if you’d like to be a part of it, be there at 2pm. There will be a BBQ afterwards if parents want to stay and mingle.

All U/12, 13 & 14’s who would like to attend the Leadership Camp please ring Leanne & confirm your place by this Friday 7th November (0439848996.)

Don’t forget the Settlement City Challenge – Sunday 16th Nov. There is $20,000 worth of prizes up for grabs (including 6 new club boards – which we need!) But, to win them, we need lots and lots of participants …the way it works is … the more competitors we have, the greater the chances we have of winning. We have nippers in the morning – then the Settlement City Challenge begins at 12noon for the seniors & 3pm for the juniors (nippers.)

As well as all this, we have Terrigal SLSC visiting us on that same weekend Fri 14th – Sun 16th Nov. this will be their 3rd time with us & they have some great coaches who are willing to do a session with whoever is keen to improve their swim/board skills at the completion of ‘nippers.’

Don’t forget the next MNC Branch Carnival is at Hat Head 23rd Nov. – ring Kevin & Jenny Forward (65848574/0422328574) to secure a camp site for a weekend away with the friendly Bonny Hills Crew!!

Board Training has started 4:45pm @Lake Cathie. This is an great way to build confidence on the boards in still water & then transfer those new found skills in the surf …. so come and join us if you like!

We have new WBH’s ‘bucket-style’ hats for $10 and brand new club shirts for an amazing $15 see Cassie, if you’d like to purchase any of our Club Merchandise.

Good Luck to Mitch Holterman & Laura Rixon who are going for their interviews on Saturday, for the MNC Nipper of the Year. When we hear how they performed … we will let you know.

Congratulations to all of the children, who have gained their ‘S-Badge’ Certificate.

To everyone who is still working toward this goal, keep up the swimming & as soon as you have your 200mt pool swim signed off, bring the paperwork back to your Age Manager so your time can be entered in the computer & your certificate issued.

We are having two more preliminary pool swims for anyone who has not done their basic requirement (25mt plus float.) Thursday 6th Nov. 4:30pm and Sat. 8th Nov. 10 – 11am at the Laurieton Pool.

If this is not signed off, your child will not be able to participate in nippers.