For more info go to our website or contact Don on 6926 3757.

MONDAY’S Settlers Village sponsored Over 50s Tournament saw Bruce Lack and Ralph Fair win first prizemoney of $600 with three wins plus 46 shots; second place and prizemoney of $400 went to Ron Smith and Chris Leonard with three wins plus 26 shots; third prizemoney of $200  went to John Hetherington and David Streher with three wins plus 23 shots; and 4th prizemoney of $100 was won by Ross Mackenzie and John Stout with three wins plus 4 shots. Best game winners and $60 prizemoney were: Game 1 Graham Rossiter and John Humphries plus 13 shots; Game 2 Trevor Firman. Bruce Saffiotti plus 15; Game 3 Ron Rynehart and Dick Sedgewick plus 18 shots.

Major and Minor Pairs Championship semi finals: David Streher, Wayne Smithers def  Dane Bland, Bob Robertson 22/14; Gary Brookes, Norm King def Glen Cranswick, Nathan Kemp 23/13.

Congratulations to Alan Jacobson and Verna Burkinshaw on winning the the Ganmain Mixed Tournament on the long weekend with two wins plus 14 shots also Bernie Benson and Jenny Mitchell on taking out second prizemoney with two wins plus 11 shots.

Wednesday blind draw Triples winners: Geoff Rainbird, Eddie Forbes 23 points; runners up Mark Pearce, Henry Sperrin, Jim Brown 21 points; third place Paul Fenwick, Kevin Wales 20 points.

Friday Pairs winners: John Hetherington, John Hawke, Charlie Ryan 27 points; runners up Noel Comerford, Peter Turner 20 points; third place Paul Fenwick, Jeff Post 19 points.

Saturday blind draw winners: Ron Browne, Henry Sperrin 23 points; runnersup Keith Wellham, Norm King, Kevin Wales 21 points.

Sunday Mixed mufti blind draw winners: Barb Cotterill, Sue Brown, Bev Robinson 23 points; runners up Col Smith, Greg Newbold 18 points; third place Elaine Larkins, Joy Robbins 17 points.

Coming Events

OSCAR and Crafty were the only ones to take up the challenge last week and they had a short burst around the district to fill in half the day.

There was a good representation of members at Peter Meiklejohn’s  memorial service  last Thursday and the turn-out of  family, friends and associates was testament to the man himself. The family had had a private burial earlier in the day.

On Sunday Jackie led the Pink Ribbon Ride into the wild blue yonder with 14 bikes, one Tin Top and two pillions. First stop was Narrandera after a tour through Currawarna and Matong and at Narrandera Jackie rolled out the morning tea in the park by the Tourist bureau.   Refreshments over they then travelled through Barellan and Ardlethan to end up at Ariah Park where some markets were in progress and some lunch was consumed. The journey home was split into two groups with one lot going through Temora and the others through Coolamon. Some $335 was raised on the day and that money will be donated to breast cancer research. Well done.

The  October branch meeting was held and the next one will be on  November 21 at the Radio Club Rooms  in Small Street starting at 7.30pm. The doors open at 7pm for fellowship,  so come along and bring a friend or two and enjoy the company of fellow motorcyclists who’s knowledge of motorcycles borders on legendary.

Saturday Meet and Greet was well attended with the usual banter and a special thank you to those who helped out with Toy Run fundraiser at South City on Saturday morning.

Remember that Wednesday rides leave Billy’s Café each week at 9am. 

Saturday’s  Meet and Greet gathers at Billy’s from 10am  and all Sunday rides depart from McDonalds Edward Street car park at 9am unless advised otherwise.

 For further information on the Ulysses Club Inc call the National Office on 1300 134 123.

LAST Tuesday’s ladies nine-hole stroke event went to Marg O’Rourke with a score of 34 nett on a c/b from Billie Johnstone, with Jan Marks third on 36 nett. The girls returned on Friday for their season finale, and to compete for the Scott Lennox Trophy and Medal of Medals. In Div 1, Dee Harley scored 72 nett to win on a c/b from Anne Leonard, with Jan Marks once again taking third spot with 76 nett on a c/b. Fay Baker took care of Div 2 with 72 nett, from Anne Turner 76, and Una Pocock 77 nett, while June Rootes won Div 3 with 74 nett. NTP’s to Dee Harley and Marg Bradley.  Ladies are reminded that their Presentation Day is set for next Tuesday.

Last Monday’s nine-hole Vets Comp saw Don Thorne score 5-under his handicap for a nett score of 32 to win on a c/b from Grahame Winson, followed by Tony Thompson 33, Peter Briggs 35, and Ken Batt, Bob Martin and Les Hodges, each with 36 nett. Thursday’s event was dominated by the consistent John Burkinshaw, who chipped in twice on his way to a great round of one-over 38 off the stick for 31 nett, and an easy win from Bob Hodge 33, Garry Forde, Eddie Wall and Grahame Winson 35, Ken Batt and Bernie Mogford 36, and Don Thorne 38 nett.

Tony Merrigan played well in last Wednesday’s stroke comp to score 69 nett to win the A Grade event by a shot from Chris Ayton, while in B Grade, Maurie Hogan fired up for a 9-under 65 nett, one clear of Peter Friedlieb 66 nett, while the NTP’s went to Peter Barnes and John Burkinshaw.

With a number of renovated greens back in play after several weeks lay-off, the course played to its full length for Saturday’s members’ stroke event.

In A Grade Steve Wetton scored 67 nett for a solid win, from James Richards 69 nett. Josh Conlan netted 68 for a one-shot win from John Hoey, 69 on a c/b, while the in-form Eddie Wall claim the C Grade voucher with 69 nett, from Kevin Rafter 70 nett, also on a c/b. NTP’s to Todd Gunning, Kevin Rafter and Matt Tooze.

The week wound up with Tim Barlow’s Nine-Hole Sunday stableford comp, which went to Shane McPherson with 20 points, from Dave Weeden 18 points. Ball comp to 17.

TENNIS lessons have recommenced at the normal times and days. Excellent tennis played last Saturday in the junior competitions at the Forest Hill courts.

The masters competition is for players wanting more serious tournament play, with proper tie-breaker sets being played. There is prizemoney for the top twenty players in the competition for all players having played five matches, as well as a best and fairest award. To take part, just turn up at the start time of 3pm until 5pm.

Leading the masters competition is Oliver Plum on 24 points close behind is Caden Maxwell on 20 points with Reece Rutland on 11 points then Robert Grantham on 10 points and Pat Wright on nine points make up the top five positions.

The junior tennis competition is open to all juniors wanting to play tennis in a friendly relaxed format, and is their first steps to playing competition.

All players should be able to serve to take part. There will be trophies to all players having played at least five matches.

As well there is a special best and fairest award presented at the end of the competition.

This competition starts at 3pm to 5pm.

Leading the junior tournament is Lachlan McDonald on 22 ½ points then Tory Grantham on 18½ points with Zac McCarthy on 17 points then Peter Ucin on 7½ ahead of  Mohamed Ghazy on four points.

Winners of the McDonalds Sports Awards for this week were: Masters winners were Caden Maxwell and Oliver Plum. Junior Tournament winners were Peter Ucin and Joshua Haisell.

Tennis continues today in the Wednesday’s Junior Doubles Tennis Competition at the Bolton Park Tennis Complex.

The competition is open to all players that are able to serve.

To enter turn up at the courts before the start time of 4pm finish at 6pm sharp.

Leading the competition is Caden Maxwell on 77 points with Makenna Irlam on 34½ points then Zac McCarthy on 29½ with Pat Wright and Oliver Plum tied on 21 points making up the top five positions. Winners of the McDonald’s Sports Award were Caden Maxwell and Zac McCarthy.

Enquires about the junior competitions or tennis lessons please contact Roman Adamcewicz on 6922 4963 or 0439 584 125.

Social tennis every Monday and Thursday night from 7pm for all standards at Forest Hill contact Col 0447 464 234 or Trevor 0407 513 974.

TUESDAY, October 10

Social Bowls: M. Williams & K. McMillan drew G. Smith & K. Reid. I. Crouch & B. Cotterill def P. McDonald & S. Lucas. V. Quigley, L. Woolbank & M. Thornton def D. Hogan, J. Edwards & J. Stair. N. Post N. Gay & M. Henderson def B. Robinson, A. Bower & M. Hounsell. H. Tyrrell, M. Telford & J. Mitchell def B. Bland, G. Rose & J. Chappelow.

Day Winner: V. Quigley, L. Woolbank & M. Thornton.

Thursday, October 5

Social Bowls, Triples: M. McCrum & J. Mitchell def J. Robbins & M. Thornton. V. Quigley, E. McCrum & B. Cotterill def V. Quigley, B. Robinson & J. Chappelow. A. Purcell, P. McDonald & N. Gay def N. Post, T. Hogan & T. Iirilli.

Day Winner: M. McCrum & J. Mitchell.

SEE your club sporting news in The Leader. Simply email rivcontributors@fairfaxmedia.com.au for more information.

.