The top three western schools will compete to move into the next round, which is one boys team and two girls teams.

Parkes High also had three players selected in the Western Region CHS team to compete at the NSW CHS titles to be held in Thornleigh in July - Marley O'Shannessy, Thomas Stechly and Sam Levick.

Western Region Squash

Parkes has nine players representing Western Region next month at the annual regional Green Shield Tournament, being held in Dural. Bronte O'Shannessy and Lockie Miller have been chosen as co-captains for the team.

They will play in the u17 division with locals Sam Levick and Chloe Mason.

Marley O'Shannessy and Holly McColl have been selected in the u15s team. Henry Kross will play in the u13s, with Jess Larsen and Riley Jones representing the u11s.

Parkes' Jay Kross will oversee the u15 and 17 Boys team, and Laura O'Shannessy will manage the u15 and 17 Girls teams.

They will join two other coaches and 18 other players from around the region, and will compete against five other regions - ACT, Sydney Metro, Hunter, North Coast and Southern in the two day event.

Judy Kross

Junior Netball Write Up Saturday, May 25 Round 6

What a glorious morning Mother Nature gave us this week for Saturday netball.

With more close scores in Division 2 it's shaping up to be close points tally come finals time.

This week will be the launch of our encouragement awards for the net and set divisions giving the lucky winners a canteen voucher to spend.

A big thank you to all parents and players who are there early every week to give us a hand to set up equipment to make our games start on time.

Players are reminded again to make sure you are signing the score card every week.

This week we host our annual Shoosh for kids round where we promote the importance of positivity in our sport. Teams, officials and family members show each other respect and encouragement on and off the court.

There's nothing worse than the negative behaviour of someone on the watching ruining it for everyone. Get involved in the state-wide campaign to keep comments positive at junior sport - remember, sport should be fun! #shooshforkids

Any enquires please contact Maree and Nic

Results - Round 5

Division 1

Go Division

Saturday, May 25 Round 6

Division 1 - 9:30am

Go Division - 10:30am

Set Division - 9:30am

Court 4

Court 8 TimeKeepers

This week our Women's Bowling Club hosted a Biggest Morning Tea event to raise money in the fight against cancer.

The bowling green was very colourful with a sea of yellow to be seen. Even a great, yellow wig worn by a Forbes bowler.

A wonderful, inspiring speech was given to us by Marguritte Burns, who talked about her journey with breast cancer.

Marguritte emphasised the very important message to women to always check your breasts for any changes at all and to be very vigilant in having mammograms every two years.

If you haven't had one they are free at Breastscreen for women between 50 to 74 years. Just ring 132050. Also you can get ultrasounds at different locations.

Young and old, Check your Breasts. Early detection can save lives. A great raffle with 1st prize donated by Isabel Svendsen, was won by Chris Curteis. 2nd donated by Gwenda Carty was won by Norma Pollock, 3rd won by Lorraine Baker.

Teacups prize winners were Robyn Morgan, Alison Este, Audrey Jones, Lorraine Baker. Spider winners were Fran Dixon and Robyn Morgan.

The Auction of several items donated by local businesses was a resounding success with the auctioneer, Kim Evans, doing a superb job with a running commentary that had us in stitches.

Next week social bowls Table selectors Rosemary Mitchell and Kim Evans between 9am and 9.30am social roster is Maureen Miller. New bowlers and visitors always welcome to play.

Rosemary Mitchell

Hello Bowlers

Saturday, May 18 saw ten players take the green .Winners were Pig Phillips and George Greenhalgh W15+13 and r/up Allan Affleck and Allan Curteis W 13+1.

Championships played were Luke Ramsay versus George Greenhalgh with Lukey Dukey winning 31/14 .In the Minor Singles Wally grant versus Pav Cross and Wally winning 31-15. Also there was a Major pairs game played with Pav Cross and Allan Cameron versus Graham Cole and Graham Thomson. Graz and Coley winning 27-18 .

Wednesday, May 22 we had 16 bowlers on the top green .Winners Terry Clothier and Mike Valentine W 18 +26. Runners up were Col Boehm and Allan Affleck W 18+7. Margins were 1,6,7, and 26 . Marble nine came out so next weeks jackpot will be $44.00.Wally Grant got Stefan's hair cut .

On the weekend we had four teams go to Eugowra for the zone triples .John Corcoran Mick Furney and Tony Latter made it to the final on Sunday arvo only to be beaten by the three Hodge brothers ,Kevin, Mitch and Chris .Good luck in Dubbo on Sunday ,Go Eugowra .

Third round of Minor singles to be played by June 9 and third round of the Major Singles to be played by May 26. As usual play your games, get a sub or forfeit. The draw for the triples and fours will be done this weekend so get your teams in

Usual Friday night raffles with happy hour and raffles to be had . Members draw and the jackpot .

Sunday, May 17 the Parkes Services Social Golfers played a Stableford Event for Richard Hamilton's Trophy with Matt Wright supplying the Raffle.

Ladies are showing us the way with Chris Stait this week accumulating 41 points with Bill Warren runner up with 39 points.

Coming in third was Robert Rea on C/B with 38 points. Obviously the winning Score did not escape the teeth of Captain Chop reducing Chris's handicap by some six shots.

Ladies Nearest the Pin Winners fourth Chris Stait and 11th Lyn Davison. Men's Nearest the Pin Winners fourth Matthew Wright, sixth Matthew Wright and 11th Len Archer.

Lucky Card Draw won by Rodney Luyt. Bunny Award went to the not so cuddly Eagle Reg Davison. Raffle Winner was Dawn Phipps with Golf Balls going to Matt Wright and Len Archer.

Next Week the May Monthly Award will be played for the Parkes Services Club Trophies with Lyn Davison supplying the Raffle. Also in conjunction will be a Putting Comp and Trip Away. Go the Dragons.

Ross Smith

Last Thursday, May 16 we had six tables and the winners were - for north south Margaret Hawken and John Quin 57.29, Louise Payne and Peter Quin 56.77, Val Boyd and Barbara Magill 51.04.

At last John has finished ahead of his brother on a Thursday!

East west results were Jenny Freeman and Anne Berkeley 58.75, Jan Freeman and Fay Shaw 56.88, Keith Fiedler and Greig Ball 52.5.

Monday night's results were Bill Burke and Barbara Hughes 60.42, Keith Fiedler and Greig Ball 57.29, David and Chris Harwood 55.21, Jennifer Calvert and Dawn Phipps 51.04.

On Tuesday, May 21 we played a Howell movement and the winners were Isabel Orange and Beth Symington 65.28, Keith Fiedler and Jill Peterson 59.72, Val Boyd and Joan Reilly 57.64 and in fourth place there was a tie between Suzie McNamara and Marlene Freeman and Jenny Freeman and Warren Blatch all on 48.61.

By the way, names recorded here each week are given some green master points depending on their placing. The rest of the field each time has to wait for next game to try to earn points.

On Monday next, we will be playing in the Australia wide Novice Pairs which is for those players who have less than 100 master points.

The rest of the members who have passed the 100 mark are ineligible to take part. Best wishes everyone and we hope a Parkes pair can be in the place getters.

Some years ago our current member Beth Thomas and her partner Barbara Symond won this event against all comers throughout Australia.

Jenny Freeman

Last weekend we saw five shooters attend the Deep Lead range and shoot at ordinary at both 25 and 50 meters for a maximum of 500 points.

Our next shoot is at 10am on Sunday, May 26 and will be crow targets at both ranges.

Yours truly and Dave Tanks attended the state AGM in Sydney the same weekend where Ben Smith from Forbes was elected Junior president of the SSAA (State).

At the dinner on Saturday night, May 18 , I was presented with the gold meritorious service award for outstanding service in promotion and development of the Parkes branch of the Sporting Shooters Association of Australia NSW.

This also came with a certificate in the form of free five year membership to the same organisation.

A member of the newly formed Boorowa branch was also elected to the state committee and most members who were elected were country members.

Brian Drabsch

Soccer Draw Saturday, May 25

Under 6s: 12pm Wombats versus Tigers L1, 12pm Pythons versus Sharks L2, 12pm Bears versus Lions L3, 12pm Kangaroos versus Goannas L4, 12pm Cheetahs versus Leopards L5.

Under 8s: 12pm Emus versus Kookaburras G5A, 12pm Chooks versus Falcons G5B, 1pm Hawks versus Magpies G5A, 1pm Eagles versus Budgies G5B.

Under 10s: 12pm United versus Jets G3, 12pm Mariners versus Roar G4, 1pm Wanderers versus City G3.

Under 12s: 12pm Olympic versus Knights G6A (N.HESSELL), 1pm Phoenix versus Glory G6A (E.HOSWELL), BYE Victory.

Under 17s: 12pm Rovers versus Wolves G1 (L.KRONENBERG), 12pm Rangers versus Stallions G2 (M.BRUCE)

Open Ladies: 1.20pm Super Cellars versus Boilers G1 (D.PARKER,N.HESSELL,M.BRUCE), 1.20pm PRBC Roos versus Coyotes G2 (B.HUTCHINGS,S.BATESON,B.COULTAS), 3pm Darling Irrigation versus Forbes 2 Botanical Gardens, 3pm PLC Raptors versus Cougars G1 (B.HUTCHINGS,D.PARKER,B.COULTAS), 3pm PHFC versus Peak Hill All Stars G2 (S.BATESON,N.HESSELL,E.HOSWELL), BYE Switchserve Raptors

Canteen Duty: 12pm-12.30pm Gemma Neilson Rovers u17s, Toby Field Wolves u17s, Sam Quince Olympic u12s, Jade Greenland Knights u12s, 12.30pm-1pm Eric Paterson Rangers u17s, Shailey Butt Stallions u17s, Hayley Lawrence United u10s, Ashlee Trim Jets u10s. 1pm-1.30pm Samuel Kinsela Phoenix u12s, Ryan Snyman Glory u12s, Heidi Jones Wanderers u10s, Nate Strong City u10s.

Open Ladies: 1pm-1.45pm Super Cellars, 1.45pm-2.30pm PLC Raptors.