Last Wednesday on a brilliant summer morning 30 members competed in a Two Man Ambrose. The winners were B. Nixon and I. Johnston with a score of 45. Runners-up were N. Craft and J. Fairbrother with 45 1/4. Third place on countback went to C. Huntley and P. Raschke with 47 3/4. NTP on the 5th in A grade was N. Craft and in B Grade J. Fairbrother. NTP on the 8th saw I. Johnston win the ball for A Grade and S. Gunns was the best in B Grade. Next week's game will be a Single Stableford and the starters will be G. Butlin and G. Clarke. The A.G.M. will be held at the Bowling Club after the game.The Sunday raffle will be administered by I. Johnston, B. Johnston and P. Edwards. Another one of Winston Churchill's comments re golf was "Golf is a game whose aim is to hit a very small ball into an even smaller hole, with weapons singularly ill-designed for the purpose".

L.U.S.C .MEN’S

LAWN BOWLS.

Last Thursday 90 Bowlers rolled up at Lake Cathie. We had six visitors who have applied for membership, Ron Ferguson, John Corby, Bob Thompson, Jock McPherson, Warren Newby and Jim Fairbrother from North Haven. We also had a further two visitors, Spike Taylor from Evans Head and Bill Bell from Picton. Our Bowlers currently on the Sick List are: Allan Russell, Ken McDonald, Ron Collins, Col Jarrett and (smiley) Doug Porter. We wish them all a speedy recovery. Club Voucher Winners were: Arthur Stewart, Raymond Hennessy, Edward Smallman, Reginald Spencer, Bernard Verkuylen and Barry Shorter. The winners of the Runners-Up vouchers were: Alan Bradford, Stephen (Wicks) Webster, Trevor Young, Raymond Napper, Glen Ferris, the (Whittler) Kevin Wayling and the (Chickenman) Jerry Janik. The Money Draw Winners from the weekly Nomination Sheet were: Mark Ryan $20, Stanley (I never win a thing) Patterson $10, Edward Smallman $5. The lucky winners of the delicious Colonial Bakery famous Family Pies were Barry Kirkland and Arthur Stewart. The $25 Christmas Club Raffle winners were: Robert Constable, Grahame (Pommie) Bennett and Allan Beattie.

TIA.

NORTH HAVEN

INDOOR BOWLS

Slightly less players this week with 27 coming. There were 2 x 3 Game winners with Roy Woolgar and Betty Bradley coming out of the draw the winners of the 1st place vouchers and Carole Hyde and John Griffen getting the second place. Scratchies were won by Beryl Duck and Adolf Wagner, Ken Posker and Julie Colliss, Dorothy Greenaway and Mavis Coates and lastly Jean Ryan and Margaret Caples.

Everyone is welcome to come and try our indoor bowls. It is great fun. A get well wish for all our bowlers who are not feeling the best. Names in by 6.45 for 7 o'clock start.

LUSC LADIES BOWLS

The starting time for our morning bowls is now 9 o'clock while this heat is on. So come and join us for a great mornings game where we just play for fun and plenty of laughs. The spider was won this week by Mary Court (who is expecting a new granddaughter any day now) and the raffle was won by Shirley Simpson.

North Haven Bowling Club Snooker club

Results for 28/1/09

Major winner was that man George Walker again from the plumber Chris Wheadon.

Minor winner was the Cathie kid Allan Wilson from king pin Colin Cooke again.

Names in by 6.15 for 6.30 start. All visitors are welcome to play in our Wednesday night comp.

A reminder that memberships are now due

In of the red.

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

Results for 26th January 09.

A Grade. Bee’s Knee’s 5 d Jacks Nightmares 4. Misfits 7 d The Kennel 2. Laurieton Gns 5 d Easybeats 4. VB old & 2 New 5 d Moovers & Groovers 4.

Winners of the A grade were our friends from Laurieton Gdns.

High scores to Steve Burton 133, Tony 133, and our mate Pat Ryan, the only one with a recorded 140. 61 peg out to Fay Pate.

B Grade, Mick’s Groovers 7 d Sweet Sixteen 2. Radicals 5 d Mac Attack 4. Doo Bees 7 d Mixed Nuts 2. Try Hards won by a forfeit from Highway one. A nice 162 scored by young Garry Rowe. Two teams on equal points in B Grade, looks like we will have to have a count back to decide the winner.

Congratulation to Belinda & Brett on the birth of their baby boy. Also having a birthday this week Phil Collins turns 58 and Lisa Marie Presley will be 40. Kendall’s first Singles Social darts will be held on Saturday 7th February, all are welcome.

It will be run along the same lines as other social darts in the area. Round robin. I’d like to get it started around 1 oclock.

Come along and see how good you are.

LUSC SNOOKER

Tuesday 27.1.2009

Major final - Glen Kunze was victorious over George Walker.

Minor final went to Pepe Green defeating Jimbo Gill.

Thursday 29.1.2009

Major final went to George Walker defeating Col Bloomfield.

Minor final was won by Brian Lenard defeating Colin Cook.

Here's a thought for the week:-

...Why is it that runners up in Snooker win a voucher for a dead chook and the runners up in Australian Open Tennis win half a million dollars? Are we playing the wrong sport??....but I bet you they don't have as much fun as we do!

Until next time....

Good potting.

Michael Banicek

Bonny Hills Beach Hotel Social Golf.

John MacIntosh turned up to golf last Sunday with a bevvy of beauties hanging off his arm. The Bonny Hills group were joined by 4 young female golfers from Canada last week and they impressed with their golf, politeness and good humour. Coming from the Canadian winter, the ladies struggled with the high temperatures, but the Irish 3-Ball was cool.

After golf, it was announced that the Bonny Hills Beach Hotel had continued their community spirit and donated $500 to the Taylor Latimore rehabilitation Fund.

The winners of the Irish 3-ball were Marie Carroll, Diana Molony and Johnny MacIntosh, with a 16 hole score of 76 points. Obviously, John must have had a rush of adrenalin running through his body with all these women wanting his company. Marie Carroll was on fire, contributing her fair share of points with 42. Diana Molony struggled early but she claimed that she came “good” later, especially at the 18th and 19th holes. It was reported that one member of the winning team couldn’t reach the Ladies tee, even after he had played 2 shots.

Close behind were Carol and David Middlebrook and Harry Harris, with 72 points. David played excellent golf, driving and chipping well. However, on the par 3, 15th hole, he lined up for the 3 metre putt and managed to roll the ball approx 20 cms. A comment was heard from one of his playing partners “it must have got caught in his skirt”. Harry overcame his crowd phobia and got off the 1st tee with a good drive. This group won most of the other prizes; Carol won NTP Ladies (12th), Harry won NTP Men’s (9th), David won NTP Men’s (12th) and Men’s Longest Drive. Jenny Jackson won the Ladies Longest Drive.

Third spot was taken by Roger Miles who played with Helen and Edna from Canada. Helen is an excellent golfer and is captain of her home club and contributes to a lot of junior development in her home country. Roger returned a very good personal score with 5 pars. Perhaps, the group hugs that occurred when he played a good shot inspired him.

Finishing 4th were Jenny Jackson, and Wendy and Holly from Vancouver. 5th place went to Tony Carroll, Lukus MacIntosh and John Mason. One member of this group became exasperated with his putting, 3 putting on at least 11 greens. It required other members of the group to report the facts as this player wanted to avoid too much publicity.

Finishing 6th were Geoff Irvin, Tom Scrine and Allan Jackson. They had only a tale of woe. Jacko had a lopping episode, hitting 4 trees on one hole. On another hole Geoff hit 2 balls over the fence – a very unusual event. Tom went to lay up on one hole to avoid going into the drink. Four shots later, he was near enough to the creek to hit the ball over the water. Paul Dickson and Wendy Middlebrook won the Bradman Award.

Stableford scoring was difficult with 16 holes and a number of cards were almost disqualified – even the Events Manager and the kitchen were disqualified. However, our former Used Car Salesman came through (albeit under duress) with his negotiations and we got lunch and went home content.

The next event will be an Ambrose at Kempsey, on February 15 beginning at 8am.

C.H.BRIDGE CLUB

THURSDAY, 29th JANUARY, 2009

NS

1. Noeline & Terry McKenna, 2. Colin Choat & David Jitts, 3. Philippa Crowther & Muriel Bishop, Draw: Mickey De Boer & Cheryl O'Dowd

EW

1. Ray Ingielewicz & Pat Sleat, 2. Robyn Chidley & Bet Matthews,

3. Lorraine Genge & Pat Parsons, Draw: Marjorie Lear & Dot Watson

FRIDAY, 30th JANUARY, 2009

NS

1.Keith & Sybil Ibbertson, 2. Terry & Noeline McKenna,

3. Irene Love & Muriel Bishop, Draw: Marie Murphy & Lynn Hateley

EW

1. Bet Matthews & Pam Bennett, 2. Nioni Cummins & Elaine Lockwood,

3. Joan Holt & Pat Parsons, Draw: Pamela Holmes & Judith Riley

CAMDEN HAVEN TOUCH

Sponsored by LUSC

Men’s Open Round 14 – Wednesday 4.2.09

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

5:30pm F 2 Laurieton and Kendall Pools Vs Gibson’s (Ref Pudds)

6:30pm F 1 Warren Krogh Concreting Vs Holiday Coast Marine (Ref LUSC)

6:30pm F 2 Tony Gunning Homes Vs Pudds (Ref Laurieton and Kendall Pools)

6:30pm F 3 Camden Haven Sounds Vs Buckshot (Ref T-Bones)

Women’s Open Round 14 – Tuesday 10.2.09

5:30pm F 1Camden Haven Chiropractics Vs Barnes Unique Joinery (Ref TB Tilers)

5:30pm F 3 Robbo's Quality Meats Vs Boland Floor Coverings (Ref Hurd’s)

6:30pm F 1Constables Vs TB Tilers (Ref Camden Haven Chiropractics)

6:30pm F 3 Bonny Hills Beach Hotel Vs Hurd’s (Ref Robbo's Quality Meats)

6:30pm F 4 Laurieton Squash Courts Vs North Haven Newsagency

(Ref Boland Floor Coverings)

Men’s Over 30’s Round 14 – Tuesday 10.2.09

5:30pm F 2 Bob Faddy Builders Vs Tony Meath Refrigeration (Ref Camden Haven Panel works)

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

Wauchope-Bonny Hills SLSC

We had our second of three ‘Pointscore’ Days on Sunday with a large turn up of kids keen to get the maximum number of points. The surf swim wasn’t an easy one nor was the board event however, most kids had a go at it and some surprised themselves as to how well they went!

We have had large numbers of kids signing up to do their Basic Resuscitation Course well done – it will definitely be a skill you will have for ‘life’. Board Training – Lake Cathie on again this week Friday 4:45pm.

Sprint training – Lake Cathie Oval Tuesday 5:30pm with Buck.

Next week can we please have everyone who is competing at the WBH’s Carnival to be at the beach for a Planning Day 8:45am (which will be a training session) – we will put everyone into teams & we’ll practice all morning, particularly the ‘Team Events.’

Don’t forget that WBHSLSC is hosting the MNC Surf Life Saving Championships on the weekend of the 14-15th Feb (the same weekend as the Barefoot ball), so it will require a massive effort from everyone to run this successfully. Please assist where you can (nippers compete on the Sunday.)

Kendall Fishing Club

Our January outing was held over the weekend of January 9, 10 & 11 and it seemed the fish were either on holidays or hiding from all the traffic on the waterways. As it was we had 11 people turn up for the weigh-in, some with fish and some without. There were 24 fish weighed for 6 kilograms of weight. Dylan Baldry concentrated on the estuary and won the junior section. Jenny O’Neill won the ladies section, Allan Sandersan won the men’s section and Ray Elliot won the veteran men’s section. Tim Burns narrowly missed out on winning the men’s section and put his secret of success to catching fish to the absence of amber liquid in the boat.

This weekend will see our February outing held with fishing from Friday afternoon until the weigh-in on Sunday at the club at 1.30pm. All those interested in our proposed trip to Manilla should attend as there will be an announcement made as to when we will be heading out over the hill. Good fishing this weekend and we will see you at the club on Sunday afternoon.

Kendall Touch Football

Week 13: February 9, 2009

Duty Team Touch Committee

Bye Kew Hotel

5.30pm: (N) John L Fisher v Bartlett Painting ref John Dykes Plumbing; (W) Rock Motorcycles v Robbo’s Meats ref Hydro Golf.

6.10: (N) Hammond Funerals v John Dykes Plumbing ref John L Fisher; (E) Kendall General Store v Spec & Co ref Platter’s Deli; (W) Lacey’s Legends v Hydro Golf ref Trident Scaffolding.

6.50pm: (N) Kendall Bottle Shop v CH Marine ref Hammond Funerals; (E) Platter’s Fish & Deli v Buck Shot ref Kendall General Store; (W) Road Runners v Trident Scaffolding ref Lacey’s Legends.

LUSC Men’s Social Golf

Fourteen starters Sunday morning for a 2 man Ambrose. Welcome to two new members (Chang and Barry) and one old member (Les). Les cleaned up the NTP’s in A grade while Bob did the same in B grade, I hope the handicapper’s reading this. Les also teamed up with big Al to take home the vouchers while Riddo (voucher one week, pink shirt the next) – Bruce got the NAGA on a countback. Don’t forget Wauchope on February 22, 6.15am tee off and also we have a trip away to Nambucca on April 5 which is always a great day. Apparently last week I wrote that Phil got the 2nd shot where it should have been his high handicapping, burgling son. “Sorry!”

Mick 2manyjobs.

Twilight Netball

Court 1, team Dark Angels v DC Backhoe Hire, umpires/scorer Becoming Healthy/Leanne.

1 Becoming Healthy v Fumblers, Dark Angles/Leanne; 2 Party Hardys v Mini Escavating, Tracey/DC Backhoe Hire.

LUSC Indoor Sports Bowls

Twenty four players turned up this week for bowls, our numbers are slowly increasing.There was only one three game winner on the evening the team of Pat Townsend and Bill Hyde. Consolation winners on the night were Laura Bowie, Roy Woolgar, Beryl Duck, Barry Westerway, Chris Wagner and Wendy Ibbotson, a good night had by all. Try to be there by 6.45 please next Thursday night as we have to have a short meeting. See you there.

LUSC Wednesday Night Euchre

Winners Terry Cooney, runners-up Joyce Deveney, Ken Posker and Sid Charlwood,

Great evening of Euchre as always. Twenty four players this week, a hot night but nice and cool in the Tarcoola room. Lucky door winners of bags of sweets were all the ladies, Betty, Dorothy, Robyn, Margaret and Trish and they didn’t offer to share. See you all next week.

Kendall Services & Citizens Club Social Darts

January 27, 2009

1st Rad, 2nd Chris & Col. LHS Pam111, MHS Raymond 160, LHP Pam 80, MHP Col 56.

Raffle 1, 2, 3 Cheryl M, 4 Lesley, 5 Julie. L/D 1 & 2 Raymond, 3 Rad, 4 Gazza, 5 CB, 6 Chris.

Mugs prize went to Lesley & Steve S.

Happy Birthday Stephen for January 3.

Social Darts every Tuesday night.

North Haven Bowling Club

Social Darts

January 28, 2009

1st Pam & Mick, 2nd Jacqui & Dave. LHS Jacqui 134, MHS Mick 140, LHP Anne & Pam 60, MHP Mick 102. Raffle 1 Joan, 2 Joan, 3 Josie, 4 Cheryl. L/D 1 Cheryl, 2 Josie. Mystery peg 43 not hit. Mugs Raelene and Darren.