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Cooking Up A Storm On Golf Course

February 2, 2017 By Maggi Barnard

Veteran golfer Graham Cooke bounced back to his brilliant best when he took out Saturday’s 3rd round of the BWR Accountants and Advisors Summer competition. In very hot conditions Cooke, playing off a 31 handicap, set up the victory with a brilliant front 9 holes that saw him return a great 23 points or the equivalent of 5 shots under his handicap to record his first victory in nearly six months.

Runner-up was Lindsay Elliott who recorded 42 points, just one shot ahead of third place Frankie Cock. She continued her brilliant form in returning a great 5 under handicap score of 41 points.

Ball winners on Saturday were 42 Lindsay Elliott, 41 Frankie Cock, 39 Robert Hey, Mitch McGlashan and Margaret Hogan, 38 Rod Kiley, Laurie Wakefield, Tom Medcalf, Tim Baker, Colleen Flynn and Bob Barter and surviving the countback on 37 was Cathy Kelly.

The Nearest the Pin jackpot on the Idlerite Tyrepower 1st hole was not won, however Richard Hutchison claimed 20% of the jackpot and won 16 balls. The other Nearest the Pin awards saw Steve Simpson clean up on the Griffins
Leading Edge 4th hole. This shot allowed Simpson to claim the Money Hole award too. On the Dirt Doctor Landscaping 6th hole, Mitch McGlashan got the first of a double. His second award came on the difficult Westlime-sponsored 15th hole, while on the Harvey Norman 11th hole it was Lindsay Elliott who got to celebrate.

The day’s final two awards, the Nearest the Pins in two shots on the Parkes Ready Mixed Concrete 9th hole and the PJL Groups 18th hole, saw Mark Job and Lindsay Elliott take the honours.

TEAMS
The Parkes teams to represent the club in the 1st round of the Central West Golf Associations Pennant series starting on Sunday 5th in Orange are:
Division 1: John Green, Peter Dixon, Robert Hey, Mitch McGlashan and Justin Sutton with Joey Van Opynen as the reserve;
Division 2: Phil Barnard, Steve Edmonds, Tim Burke, Tom Casey and Denis Howard with Dave Stevenson and Mark Kelly as the reserves;
Division 3: Colin Barker, Peter Bristol, Jake Hodge, Richard Hutchison and Tony Hendry with Paul Thomas as the reserve,
Division 4: Michael Dellaca, Dave Harwood, Tony Evans, Rod Kiley and Luke Greenwood and the reserve is Garry Phipps.

By Paul Thomas

Hodge And Cock Dominate So Far This Year

January 26, 2017 By Maggi Barnard

With the Parkes Golf Club now settled into the New Year, two golfers have dominated in early season competitions.

Jake Hodge heads the list after victories in the January Monthly Medals, while Frankie Cock wasn’t to be outdone as she showed the men that ladies could mix it. Hodge claimed the B Grade with a great 65 nett, and Frankie blitzed the ladies field also with a 65 nett.

In the first two rounds of the BWR Ac- countants & Advisors Summer competition, the dominating pair has again recorded comprehensive victories. Hodge took Round 1 with a solid 43 points, which was three points clear of the field. Last Saturday in the 2nd Round, Cock was too good also recording a three point victory when she returned 42 points in taking the winners spoils.

Meanwhile the Jackpot on the Idlerite Tyrepower 1st Hole has risen to a mammoth 70 balls for this week’s Round 3 of the BWR Accountants & Advisors Summer competition. It is up for grabs for any player who hits their tee shot within 100cm of the hole. There is a consolation if a player can get within 101 to 200cm of the hole, that player will receive 20% of the jackpot.

The club’s selectors will have a difficult time selecting the club’s men’s teams for the upcoming Central West Golf Associations Pennants series. The four Parkes sides will travel to Orange’s Duntryleague Club to play archrivals Forbes in Divisions 1,3 and 4 while the no 2 side will play Bathurst.

Players can still nominate for the Pennants to play in the series. Division 1 is open to all players, Division 2 for players on handicaps of 6 to 11, Division 3 for 12 to 17 markers and Division 4 is for players on 18 and above.

By Paul Thomas

Sports Grants Available

January 26, 2017 By Maggi Barnard

The Parkes Sports Council is encouraging incorporated sporting groups or educational institutions to apply for funding in the North- Parkes Sports Grants.

There is a total of $15,000 available in this round for distribution to successful projects that promote participation in sport or improve sporting facilities.

Northparkes Mines and the Parkes Sports Council joined forces four years ago to provide financial assistance grants to sporting groups in the Parkes Shire. In a five-year agreement, Northparkes Mines committed to providing a total of $150,000 worth of funding to be distributed for sporting related projects. Parkes Sports Council, in administering the grants, aims to increase regular and on-going participation opportunities in sport, and to improve the sporting infra- structure within the Parkes Shire.

Funding is split between two distinct project types: participation projects and facility development projects.

Parkes Shire Sports Council Secretary, Anthony McGrath said: “These grants provide financial assistance towards things such as equipment, levies, uniforms, signage and coaching staff – all things essential to the running of associations and clubs.”

Visit Council’s website or contact the Grants Officer Sally Chapman or Ellie O’Donoghue on 6861 2398 for more details. Applications close on 31st January.

Good Crowd At First Race Meet

January 26, 2017 By Maggi Barnard

The nightmare of the terrible loss of the Parkes racecourse in the tornado-like storm late last year was turned around at the first meeting of the Parkes Jockey Club for 2017 when Dream Express won the race of the day last Saturday.

A good crowd of about 250 people attended the full TAB race meeting featuring the Australia Day Services Club Handicap and good quality racing. Anthony Cavallo was the jockey on Dream Express, trained by Alison Smith of Orange and owned by the Buckley family.

The Rural Fire Service stepped in to provide patrons a barbecue lunch as all catering facilities were lost in the storm.

Harness Racing For The King

January 19, 2017 By Maggi Barnard

Elvis might have been a race car driver in Viva Las Vegas, but last Wednesday the Parkes Harness Racing Club Elvis event drew a crowd of almost 700 people all dressed up in their best Elvis costumes.

“We are very pleased with the attendance,” said Tony Dumesny, Secretary of the club.

The event featured eight races with the feature race the TAB.com.au Elvis Series Final. The race was won by Amanda Turnbull on Greengold, a horse she has trained. Amanda won four races on the night with her cousins Nathan and Emma Turnbull winning two and one respectively. Emma drove a local horse trained in Forbes and owned in Trundle. Bernie Hewitt from Bathurst took out the other race on the night.

There was great live entertainment by Rick Charles as Elvis, and spectators came dressed in their Elvis best. The photo booth proved very popular. Linda Taylor from Parkes was the winner of the lucky gate prize – a travel voucher valued at $4,000. Many people attended for the first time, even though they had been coming to Parkes for many years to attend the Festival.

The Parkes Harness Racing Club New Year’s Eve meet was also well attended with eight races on the program, and great fireworks at the end.

The next race meeting will be on Australia Day on 26th January with an eight- race program from 6pm. The feature race is the Joe Dumesny Memorial Race with prize money of $3,500 and a trophy valued at $500. The Keith Thompson Memorial race will also take place. One of the main attractions of the day is the famous yabby races for the kids held in conjunction with Parkes Shire Council with many prizes to be won. There will also be a jumping castle and face painting for the kids.

By Cheryl Newsom

Outstanding Field Of Nominees For Sports Awards

December 22, 2016 By Maggi Barnard

The nominees for the 2016 Parkes Shire Sports Awards have been announced with an outstanding field of candidates. The annual awards recognise outstanding achievement in sport across the Parkes Shire. “From Olympians down to the grass roots level, the Parkes Shire is lucky to have such outstanding sporting athletes, officials and volunteers,” said Parkes Sports Council’s Secretary, Anthony McGrath. “It has been another amazing year of sporting achievements that wouldn’t have been possible without those members of our community,” Mr McGrath said.

The 2016 Awards are divided into eight categories. The winners will be announced during the Australia Day Awards ceremony in Cooke Park on 26th January 2017.
The nominees are:
Sportsperson of the Year: Anthony Heraghty (Cricket), Kurt Lovett (Hockey), Mariah Williams (Hockey), Jack Elliot (Hockey), Scott Westcott (Marathon), Jacob Harvey (Cricket), Sam Dwyer (Rugby League), Claire Barber (League Tag), Ella-J Harris (League Tag)
Junior Sportsperson of the Year: Victoria Simpson (Athletics), Billy Burns (Rugby League, Touch Football), Jake Magill (Tennis), Koby Johnstone (Hockey), Harrison Bayliss (Cricket), Nicholas Job (Hockey), Kane Nutley (Water Skiing), Kasey Faye-Rice (Golf)
Senior Sportsperson or Team: Denise Gersbach (Hockey), Matt Searl (Hockey), Maureen Massey (Hockey), Troy Dickson (Water Skiing)
Team of the Year: Parkes 1st XI (Cricket); Parkes Public School Boys (Hockey); Parkes Public School Boys (Cricket);
Parkes Spacecats (League Tag); Parkes Over 35s Women’s Masters (Hockey); Parkes 45 Mens Masters (Hockey) ; Railway Bowling Club – Blue Club Challenge team (Bowls)
Coach, Trainer or Manager of the Year: Sharon Dixon (Physiotherapy), Helen Magill (Tennis), Michael Dumesny (League Tag), Aaron Huppatz (Hockey) Long Service and Dedication: Paul Dunford (Cricket), Parkes Tennis Canteen Ladies: Pat Drabsch, Pauline Nicholson, Val Glasheen and Lyn Pengilly; Kevin Medlyn (Soccer), Craig Dumesny (Harness Racing)

Referee, Umpire or Official of the Year: Chris Reynolds (Touch Football), Amanda Draper (Touch Football), Taylor Draper (Touch Football), Trevor Chatman (Cricket), Stuart Peden (Soccer)
Administrator of the Year: Laurie Wakefield (Hockey), Peter Yelland (Cricket), Al Gersbach (Parkes Rugby), Sam Cox (Little Athletics), Graham Thomson (Railway Bowling Club).

Pat Cooney Is Parkes Bowling Singles Winner

December 22, 2016 By Maggi Barnard

The Parkes Women’s Bowling Club held it’s annual presentation day recently. The following winners were recognised:
Club Championship Singles: winner – Pat Cooney; runner-up – Cherie Frame.
Club Championship Pairs: winners – Maree Grant and Pat Cooney; runners-up – Margaret Hawken and Audrey Jones.
Club Championship Triples: winners – Gwenda Carty, Cherie Frame and Rhona Went; runners-up – Betsy Johnstone, Brenda Davies, Liz Byrne.
Club Championship Fours: winners – Lorraine Heald, Eileen Bradley, Minnie Riordan and Audrey Jones; runners-up – Brenda Davies, Cherie Frame, Liz Byrne and Rhona Went.
Minor Singles: winner – Elaine Miller; runner- up Laurie Keane.
Minor Pairs: winners – Isabella Svendsen and Frances Charlton; runners-up – Laurie Keane and Marja Iffland.

Bowls will restart on 17th January 2017 with a trading table and shared lunch.

Thank you to our President, Minnie Riordan, and committee members for all their hard work throughout the year.
Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

By Rosemary Mitchell

LACHLAN DRAGONS CHRISTMAS PARTY

December 22, 2016 By Maggi Barnard

The Bowling Club deck was the perfect venue for the Lachlan Dragons Christmas party. Paddlers and their families gathered dressed in the theme to enjoy a barbeque meal and good times. President Robyn Stephens thanked everyone for the successful season so far. Beth and Bill Thomas were named best dressed and many went home
with lucky door prizes.

The Club will recommence paddling on Thursday 5th January at 5.45pm from the Boat Shed. Anyone looking for some holiday fun is more than welcome to come and have a try.

Parkes Leads The Way In Wheelchair Basketball

December 15, 2016 By Maggi Barnard

Wheelchair Basketball has officially been launched in Parkes making it the only place outside Sydney and the Central Coast to offer this opportunity to people with disabitlities. “We have five disabled children currently with their siblings filling in to make up ten players to have a game of five on a side,” said Melinda Pauluaskas, Regional Co-ordinator of Wheelchair Basektball in Parkes.

For Dom Woods it is a great opportunity to make friends and to have fun. Hamish Neville said: “I love having a go at everything.” Anyone with a physical disability of any age is welcome to join the group. “At the moment we have members with different disabilities including a brain tumour, cerebral palsy, Neurofirbromatosis Type 1 and a spinal cord injury,” said Melinda.

She added that abled bodied people can join as associate members, but would not be able to take part in official tournaments or events. The Parkes group is associated with Wheelchair Sports NSW and last Saturday Shaun Fitzgibbon, who is responsible for the Central West and Central Coast for the organisation, arrived from Newcastle with eight more sports wheelchairs and to offer his support. He gave the Parkes team and parents a lot of encouragement and said a team would hopefully start in Dubbo soon. Rochelle Smith, coach and trainer who has been instrumental in getting the group going, said it was not all about the sport, but getting together meant so much
to members in forming friendships and bonds. “It also means a lot to parents to be part of a group and not feel they are on their own.”

The Parkes group is planning an open day early next year to introduce the sport to the wider community and get more members to join.

Central West Team Wins Great Sydney Water Ski Race

December 8, 2016 By Maggi Barnard

A former Parkes local was part of the Merc Force team taking top honours at the Sydney Bridge 2 Bridge Ski Race recently. The team consisted of driver and boat owner Don Gulley, observer Kevin Boylan, skiers Kris Knights (of Parkes) and Jake Tegart. They completed the gruelling 112km in 38 minutes and 46 seconds, the second fastest time up the Hawkesbury River in the history of the great race. The immaculate 21ft Force with a 1650 Mercury engine is kept in tip top shape by Brisbane mechanic Trent Souwer, who is a vital part of the Merc Force team.

The race starts at Brooklyn and boats travel upstream towards Windsor aiming to finish the race in the fastest time on the day. Local boy Kris achieved his ultimate goal by winning his first ever Bridge 2 Bridge race. After finishing second three years in a row and knee surgery only 12 months ago, Kris was pumped with this huge achievement. “Winning the race that gave me the love for the sport made it all that much sweeter,” he said. The team led from start to finish hitting a top speed of 196km/h. Driver and boat owner Don Gulley was overcome with emotion after striving to win the tough race for 25 years. Observer Kevin Boylan, who has won the race a number of times, made the job of skiers Kris and Jake all that much easier through his knowledge of the river and what it takes to win.

The next event for Kris will be the selection races for the Australian team to head to Seattle USA next July.

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