Forbes Phoenix Issue 10

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Friday 4 September 2015

ISSUE 10

IMAGE: Forbes Mayoral candidates Cr Phyllis Miller and Cr Graeme Miller

Mayoral Outcome Unclear The 2015 Forbes Mayoral election had a controversial outcome on Tuesday night after a procedural issue at a special meeting that was held.

The Forbes Shire Council are now awaiting the legal advice that has been sought to clarify who will be the town’s Mayor. Until then, Cr Phyllis Miller will stay in the position.

There were two nominations for the Mayor’s position; Cr Phyllis Miller and Cr Graeme Miller. Each Councillor received four votes from their fellow councillors, with one vote declared informal when it could not be determined who that particular councillor was voting for.

This call was made by returning officer General Manager Brian Steffen, who gave his view that since there were two candidates with equal votes, the two names would be placed

in a hat and the name drawn from the hat would be elected as Mayor.

The Council was not in agreement with the proposition and resolved to hold another vote with the result of Cr Graeme Miller being elected as Mayor.

Mr Steffen said the process of holding another vote was queried on the night of the special meeting, and the decision was made to leave the Mayor and Deputy Mayor positions as they were until legal advice can be provided on the matter. The time-frame on the legal advice is unclear.

“I am still waiting for the legal advice and once received, all Councillors will be notified in the first instance to resolve a way forward,” Mr Steffen said.

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MAYORAL NOTES At the moment I am still Mayor following an informal vote during our mayoral election on Tuesday night. Council is waiting on legal advice and the community will be kept informed.

Whatever the outcome ends up being, hopefully all will be good for the community.

On Tuesday afternoon we received some devastating news that Forbes Hospital is going to lose the Central Sterilisation Unit to Parkes. We fought a good fight knowing and understanding budget restraints of NSW Health but it is still upsetting considering we are doing more theatre work than Parkes. I have also received assurances from NSW Health that if anymore services are going from our hospital they will let me know. They have also assured me that there will be no extra cost to our hospital with the Central Sterilisation Unit going to Parkes.

On Tuesday morning I was proud to unveil a memorial plaque at Forbes Croquet Club for Keith Croker. Keith was a tireless volunteer and was dedicated to the community of Bedgerabong and Forbes. When Keith and his wife Dorothea moved to Forbes 15 years before he passed away, they both got involved in a range of activities. He was the president of Forbes Neighbourhood Watch, Forbes Men’s Probus and was still serving as president of the Forbes Croquet Club when he died.

Keith and Dorothea were both presented life membership to the Forbes Croquet Club in May last year for all of their hard work and dedication to the club.

You may notice some work taking place at the basketball courts at Grinsted Oval in the near future.

At our August meeting last Thursday, Council approved to upgrade all three basketball courts to bring them back up to scratch, including renewal of line marking and new

Your free weekly guide to what’s happening in and around Forbes...shop locally first! backboards. This was due to a request from junior basketball and we are pleased to be able to upgrade this public facility.

Council’s road works team is currently working very hard on the Northern Heavy Vehicle Bypass.

Once finished this is going to be of great benefit to the Central West Livestock Exchange and the industrial area. Thanks to governments of all persuasions we are very lucky to have received funding to push it forward.

I would also like to give a warm welcome to our new Director of Engineering and Technical Services, John Zannes. John is settling in really well on all early accounts and I think he is going to be excellent for Council and the community.

Have a great week, stay safe and God bless.

Mayor, Cr. Phyllis Miller OAM

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LEEP into Success The Forbes High School Lachlan Engagement and Enrichment Program (LEEP) saw stage 2 and 3 students from across five public schools visit the senior school on Tuesday 25 August for an outstanding day of learning.

LEEP encourages students to work in groups and with mentors from the High School in two set subject disciplines – mathematics and science. The program enables students to experience interactive and challenging projects that inspires peers in a 21st century learning environment.

Glenn Stewart, Director of Public Schools NSW, and two visiting principals, Mr Thomas from Forbes Public and Mr McAlister from Forbes North were all very impressed with the success and engagement of the program.

“It was fantastic to see students from the five schools working together and engaged in project based learning,” said Mr Thomas.

“This high level learning opportunity created by the Forbes High School teachers and mentors enables students to be immersed in an environment that facilitates the development of individuals to be extended through significant engagement and problem solving tasks.”

LEEP is held on one day each term and runs for an entire school day and delivers a shared approach to the education of younger students.

FREE community newspaper published every Friday IMAGE: Students taking part in LEEP at Forbes High School.

Who Will Be Miss Eugowra?

Show season is now in full swing with agricultural events taking off across the region. The Eugowra Show Society is seeking entrants between 18-24 years for their 2015 Showgirl Competition.

The general public are able to buy tickets to the Eugowra Show Dinner this year where the Showgirl entrants will take part in a brief Q&A with the competition judges.

The Showgirl Competition helps young women make new friendships, build professional networks and confidence skills as well as enjoying a fun community experience.

The judges will make their decisions based on personality, appearance, confidence and

knowledge in general, local and rural subjects.

This year, the Eugowra Show Society will be celebrating 100 years of ANZAC history with all the traditional aspects of a show, as well as a special ANZAC Presentation and military display.

South Australian Gallipoli expert Nick Smythe will be the guest speaker at the Show Dinner, talking about the story and legacy of the ANZACS. Anybody interested in entering the Eugowra Showgirl Competition can contact Janet Moxey on 0418 962 008. The Eugowra Show runs from 18-19 September with gates opening at 7am.

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Snippets...

Grandparents of the Year Awards recognise outstanding grandparents and older Australians for their contributions to the individuals in their lives and the community.

Nominations close Sunday 20 September.

Nominate at www.grandparentsday.org.au 22 eateries in Forbes have received 5 stars and were presented with a certificate of excellence under the Scores on Doors program through the NSW Food Authority.

A five-star rating means the business has achieved the highest expected level of compliance with hygiene and food safety standards. “To have 22 food retailers receiving excellent is really pleasing as it’s not easy to receive such a high rating,” said Mayor Phyllis Miller. “The challenge now is for them to maintain that rating and other food premises to rise to this benchmark next year.”

Meet Forbes Council’s new Director of Engineering and Technical Services! John Zannes is a manager and chartered professional engineer with more than 22 years of experience in both the private sector and local government. John has moved to Forbes to enjoy the benefits of living in a rural community and to be close to family. “I am really enjoying my time here so far and have even had the chance to get a couple of golf games in,” John said.

Good Luck to Brendan Turner who will run a 42km marathon on Sunday 6 September for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Best of luck from the Phoenix!

Getting parents involved in homework will change with the launch of an innovative new mobile app that encourages parents to get more involved in their children’s education. The Learning Potential App is made up of articles and videos that offer advice for parents. The Learning Potential website also contains the content from the app. Find out more at www.australia.gov.au/learningpotential.

This week we are celebrating our 10th issue of the Forbes Phoenix! Don’t forget to send your photos, news, stories, letters, compliments and irks to editor@forbesphoenix.com.au and help us embrace the wonderful community of Forbes!

Recognise that amazing rural woman in your life by nominating her for the 2016 Rural Industries Rural Women’s Awards. Women committed to making a difference to the community are encouraged to apply at www. rirdc.gov.au/rural-women’s-award. Nominations close Saturday 31 October.

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FORBES WE’VE GOT WHAT YOU’VE BEEN WAITING FOR You can now bring your home to life with Telstra on the NBN. Your local Telstra Store Parkes is ready to show you how. Our NBN experts will talk you through all the things you can do with Telstra on the NBN and happily answer any other questions you have. We look forward to getting you up to speed.

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QUESTION of the week What are you doing for Dad this Father’s Day?

IMAGE: Amber Helwig, Leah Helwig, Stevie Jackson and Kathie Garner. Photo courtesy of Ivan Pertovt of Zelvan Photography.

YAWBA Hi-Point Dinner Young Appaloosa Western Breeds Association (YAWBA) held their first presentation HiPoint Dinner for the year on 27 June at the Forbes Inn Hotel and those in attendance were noticeably excited to see who would win and who would be named runner-up.

Amazing prizes included belt buckles, trophies, hats, medals, rugs and a great sponsored stud service.

The certificate was presented to the overall halter horse owned and shown by locals Amber and Leah Helwig.

Members from as far as Goulburn came for the evening; a worthy drive for the longtime showing mother/daughter team of Debbie and Nicole Polley, who picked up many awards.

The Hi-Point Tie for Appaloosa halter was with the only horse not to miss a show, owned and trained by our president Kathie Garner.

The black appaloosa gelding was bred by a YAWBA sponsor and member, Tanya Thomas of Windsong Stud.

The Alternative Trophy, sponsored by Sam-

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my C Design is now owned by Gerri Bennett.

Gerri travelled from Yass and two of her horses did her proud, taking home a total of four runner-up trophies.

The senior and overall amateur performance was well contested with only a few points between the leaders. Senior horse went to Leeann Staunton and Peter Gun which was an amazing effort as the pair only qualified at the last show.

Runner-up in the amateur class was Natasha Peasley and Yallawa Rockin The Stars.

The YAWBA Rising Star Award went to Mel West and Players Lucky Dream. They had a great few shows at the end of the season and will be a great team in the future.

YAWBA Committee Member of the Year went to Stevie Jackson and Her Newest Unborn Member Jelly Bean.

The Riverdowns Mega Mr Spring Spectacular will be held on Saturday 26 September and promises to be lots of fun for the family.

With classes for nearly every age, ability and horse, get out there and give it a go!

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“I haven’t thought about it. Maybe do a dinner for him and sit around the bonfire with a few home brews.” Sarah Hogan

“Having a family lunch with Dad.” - Alicia Sinclair

2 Day Price Demolition If you are in the market for new furniture or bedding, now is the perfect time to buy! Harvey Norman Parkes are offering huge deals on their range of quality furniture and bedding this weekend. There are some big savings to be made on three piece recliner lounge suites, sofa suites, modular lounge suites and sofa beds! Check out their great deals on dining suites, tv units, wall units and coffee and lamp tables. There’s also 40% off all rugs in stock!

Their bedding department has fantastic bargains on big brand mattresses and ensembles including King Koil, Sealy and Sleepmaker.

Refresh your bedroom and save on Harvey Norman’s range of bedroom suites, beds, bedside chests, tallboys and Manchester.

Harvey Norman Parkes has everything you need, stocking a wide range of furniture and bedding to suit any lifestyle. This sale is for one weekend only and deals will end on Sunday at 4pm. Drop into the store to meet the team and let them give you the right deal this weekend!

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24th Small Makers Wine Show School Care This year, the 24th NSW Small Winemakers Wine Show in Forbes received 580 entries from 91 wineries. During the three days of judging, about 480 litres of wine were poured and 3000 glasses used, which all have to be washed and dried.

Starting in 1992, the NSW Small Winemakers Wine Show is now the largest of its kind.

The Hunter Valley’s de luliis Wines owner and winemaker Mike de luliis was again the Chairman of Judges for the 2015 Show, leading a team of six judges and three associate judges.

The Show used a blind tasting process and there were two judging panels. Each judge scored the wine out of a total of 20 points; three for colour, seven for smell and ten for taste with a combined score of 60.

A gold medal was awarded to the wines that scored 55.5+ points, a silver medal for between 51-55 points and a bronze medal for wines that scored between 46.5-50.5 points.

40 wines were awarded with gold across 29 classes, with Silkman wines 2014 Reserve Chardonnay taking out the Clear Image Trophy for best white wine in show, and Lerida Estate 2014 Lake George Shiraz Viognier winning the Vintec Transtherm Trophy for best red wine in show.

IMAGE: Richard Morgan and Duke Jelbart at the Wine Tasting Evening.

Following the event, a public tasting evening was held at the Forbes Youth and Community Centre with community members invited to go and taste the range of wines entered into the show.

A wine dinner with a five-course meal catered by Eat Your Greens and featuring trophy wines will be held at the Forbes Golf and Sportsman’s Hotel on Friday 19 September.

Tickets can be purchased from Banderra Estate Cellar Door at McFeeters Motor Museum and BWR Accountants/

Applications are now open for schools across the Central West region to access funding that will help to establish new out of school hour care services.

“Primary schools from all sectors may apply for one-off grants of up to $20,000 to help with the cost of establishing these services in time for the start of the 2016 school year,” Mr Gee said.

“Principals of primary schools that do not presently have before and after school care are being asked to consult with their communities to determine the level of demand for an out of school hour care service at their schools.”

“Schools that do not have the space to establish an OSHC service on site are also being asked to consult with their local councils or other community organisations to identify a site for potential OSHC,” Mr Gee said.

Grants for eligible schools will be awarded on the basis of a school’s capacity to establish and support an OSHC service. Applications are accessible from the NSW Department of Education, Catholic Education Commission NSW and the Association of Independent Schools of NSW websites.

FORBES SHIRE COUNCIL “Serving the Community” Public Notices

NEXT COUNCIL MEETING WILL BE HELD SEPTEMBER 17 COMMENCING AT 1PM 2015 FORBES SHOW A half day local event day has been declared by Forbes Shire Council for the 2015 Forbes Show. A local event day is considered a public holiday for those employees who have agreed to observe the day in their relevant industrial agreement, and also allows employers, who aren’t bound to observe the day, to choose if they wish to participate or not.

FORBES YOUTH & COMMUNITY CENTRE SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM Monday 21 September - Friday 25th September for 5-12yrs. See program for cost Open 8:30am-3:30pm Excursion days times may vary. Lots of fun activities and excursions for all. No CCB available. Supervised by qualified staff. Registration forms available at Forbes Shire Council Office or www.forbes.nsw.gov.au For further information contact Natalie Walker on 68502300 or nataliew@forbes.nsw.gov.au PCYC Safer Drivers Course for Learner Drivers Monday 28 September & Tuesday 29 September, Forbes Youth & Community Centre. 5 hour course. Participants who complete will receive 20 hours credit recorded in their log book. Monday 9am-12pm theory + Tuesday additional 2 hour in vehicle coaching. Cost $140. Bookings made through Forbes Shire Council. Payment to be provide with registration forms. www.forbes.nsw.gov.au Skate Park BBQ Wednesday 30th September, Forbes Skate Park, 11am-1pm.

Free BBQ for 12yrs -18yrs

FORBES SHIRE COUNCIL HAS EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR THE FOLLOWING VEHICLE 2012 Nissan Navara RX Dual Cab Utility 4 x 2 Plant No. 1419, Rego – BQ79YP, 100,000 Km, White, Tub back with Hardcover Turbo, Auto, Towbar, Diesel, April 14th 2016 Registration. Inspections are available at Forbes Shire Council’s Depot in Bandon St by appointment only.

Forms are available from the front desk of the town hall building in Court St or from the Engineering Office in Lachlan St. Expressions of interest should be marked to the General Manager with the title “vehicle tender” & placed in the locked tender box at the front desk of the town hall building in Court St. Expressions of interest close 5:00pm Friday 18th September.

For further information please call Council’s Plant/Purchasing Officer Sam Cunningham on 68502887 or email samcu@forbes.nsw.gov.au

MULTICULTURAL DINNER Games from Around the World: Friday 4th September, 5.30pm- 8.30pm at Forbes Youth & Community Centre, Corner Battye & Press Streets, Forbes (Behind Town Pool). Please bring a plate of food to share for dinner. RSVP by Monday 31st August. For more information contact Forbes Shire Council , Community Liaison Officer Anita Morrison 02 68502355 or anitamo@forbes.nsw.gov.au

Disclosure Statement of Political Donations and Gifts: The Local Government and Planning Legislation Amendment (Political Donations) Act 2008 states that a person who makes a planning application (i.e DA) or submission to Council is required to disclose reportable political donations and gifts made by any person with a financial interest in the application to a Councillor(s) or Council employee(s) within the past two years. Privacy Notification: Submissions made by Council are considered public access documents under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009.Personal information such as your opinion, name and address may be made publicly available including via Council’s website.

Forbes Shire Council 2 Court Street, Forbes P: (02) 6850 2300 F: (02) 6850 2399 Email: forbes@forbes.nsw.gov.au • Website: www.forbes.nsw.gov.au

All submissions to Council should be sent to: General Manager, Forbes Shire Council, PO Box 333 Forbes NSW 2871 After Hours Emergency Number: 1300 978 633

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COWAL GOLD OPERATION

Community oPEn DAy SUNDAY 27 SEPTEMBER LIMITED SEATS The community open day will provide every visitor the opportunity to experience a part of the mining industry and the Cowal Gold Operation.

Activities on the day will include tours of the ore processing plant and the open cut pit, heavy machinery displays and face painting for the kids.

For booking, please call (02) 6975 4819 The visit day is FREE; a gold coin donation is appreciated with all proceeds donated to local charity.

Booking close at 5:00pm on Wednesday 23 September.

Buses will depart from Victoria Park, Court Street Forbes Buses Depart: 8.45am Sharp Buses Return: 2.15pm Approx As safety is our first priority at Cowal, visitors are required to wear enclosed shoes, long pants and long sleeves. Entrance to the site may be declined if this dress code is not adhered to. All employees and visitors at Cowal Gold Operation are subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

A sausage sizzle and refreshments will be available on the day.

For further information please contact Community Relations on 6975 4819.

In case of inclement weather signs will be placed at the bus departure location.

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Bull Sale Season is Here Ridgehaven Poll Dorset’s is now approaching its 50th Annual on Property Poll Dorset Sale.

The sale will be held on Thursday, 10 September, 2015 with inspections from 11am and the Auctions Commencing at 1pm.

There are 10 Stud Rams and 150 Flock Rams on offer at “Ridgehaven” in Cudal; the top end of this year’s drop. There are catalogues currently available and inspections are welcome prior to sale day.

As testimony to the past 50 years, Ridgehaven Poll Dorset’s measure their success by the results seen by their clients in the saleyards and abattoirs.

Ridgehaven Poll Dorset’s started breeding rams with the aim to improve prime lamb quality and this still remains their focus. To breed rams for maximum prime lamb return.

The combined Devanah and Waroona Murray Grey on Property Production sale will be held on Friday, 18 September, 2015 with the sale commencing at 11am.

Devanah & Waroona are offering 20 Stud Bulls and 17 Stud Females at this year’s sale at “Waroona”, Molong Their aim is to provide clients bulls that have good growth, muscling, marbling and adequate fat and for themselves, the studs believe it is the females who are most important and they focus especially on them.

Devanah & Waroona aim to breed animals that are consistently fertile, quiet, structurally correct, frame 6 to 7 with good length and carcase characteristics.

Mount Pleasant Limousins Bull Sale is being held Thursday, 17 September, 2015 with 15 Stud bulls on offer.

The sale will be held at the Forbes Showground, viewings from 12 noon and Auction commencing at 1pm.

All successful purchases receive a Mount Pleasant Breeders Pack containing 40 Allflex blank tags and buttons, marking texta and 500ml of Coopers Tasvax 8. All purchases will also go in the draw to win a Coopers Easy Dose 5lt valued at $400.

The stud was established in 2010, after the purchase of females from the Donna Valley Limousins dispersal, and since then they have grown and expanded the stud.

Mount Pleasant’s aim is to produce bulls that show balanced muscling and are easy doing cattle with a docile temperament. The main focus in the Mount Pleasant operation is on carcass yield, weight for age and overall dollars returned on the progeny both steers and heifers.

More details can be obtained by calling Kevin Miller, Whitty, Lennon & Co on 02 6852 3355 or go to our website www.kmiller.com.au.

Ridgehaven Ram Sale

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Thursday, 10th September, 2015 Auction at 1pm 10 Stud Rams

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Looking for that perfect pot or garden accent? Check out Hozpots Garden Centre on Parkes Road in Forbes. They have everything you need to add that touch of class to your garden, like birdbaths, planters, statues, lanterns, urns and more.

They also have doormats, hose holders, ponds and pumps, fountains, furniture, cushions, clocks, mirrors and lamps. Hozpots has far more in store than you’d ever dream of discovering at a garden store!

Open 6 days a week, Hozpots began manufacturing concrete garden products in 1991.

The family business started out as a weekend hobby making small pieces like gnomes and garden animals.

This hobby soon grew into a business and they now manufacture over 350 different items ranging from small to very, very large.

Open Tuesday to Saturday between 9am and 5pm, and Sundays between 10am and 4pm, Hozpots are Forbes number one spot for the keen gardener or homemaker.

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During Spring, many Forbes residents may be sprung with a nasty surprise – a higher than expected winter energy bill. Increased energy consumption from using heaters, electric blankets and dryers during the colder months means that energy bills for the winter quarter – which usually arrive in early Spring are often much higher than throughout the rest of the year.

Energy comparison and advice service iSelect says many customers contact them during spring having experienced ‘bill shock’ from higher than expected winter bills. In addition, a Galaxy Research survey commissioned by iSelect in June found that almost three quarters of NSW respondents believe their gas and electricity bills had increased significantly in recent years, with an overwhelming 86 per cent feeling they currently pay too much for energy.

Laura Crowden, spokesperson for iSelect, said gas and electricity bills can vary significantly between winter and the rest of the year depending on how much energy Forbes residents have been using for heating the home.

The survey found that when faced with a higher than expected bill, 11 per cent of NSW residents add it to their credit debt, while 11 per cent will simply pay it late. However only 18 per cent of NSW residents are comparing other offers or switching to a different provider.

Laura said Forbes residents who receive higher than expected winter energy bills

should consider providers and plans that offer better value or more flexible payment options.

“Many providers are now offering customers the ability to pay bills monthly, fortnightly or even weekly. Others are offering what is known as ‘bill smoothing’ which means providers will estimate your annual energy use and divide it into even monthly installments so you know exactly how much you will need to pay each month, avoiding that dreaded bill shock.”

Laura said that while reducing energy use is important, the most effective way to avoid the shock of an unexpectedly high bill is for local residents to ensure they’re on the best value plan to begin with.

“The bulk of your energy bill is made up of network charges and unfortunately this means that reducing your energy consumption is unlikely to significantly reduce your bill.”

Laura recommended Forbes residents take the time to understand their current usage patterns and find out how they are currently being charged.

“The best way to save money is to make sure you are on a plan which offers discounted rates and cost effective tariffs suited to your consumption patterns.”

Laura said many consumers adopt a ‘setand-forget’ mindset when it comes to energy and haven’t reviewed their energy contract in years. This means they aren’t taking advantage of the variety of discount offers cur-

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“Increasing energy market competition means there are now more providers willing to compete for your business. Many are offering generous introductory rebates and discounts for paying on time or online.”

Laura said providers are currently offering up to 35 per cent off for paying on time but Forbes residents need to be realistic about their payment habits before signing up for offers like this.

“Pay on time discounts are fantastic if you know you always pay your bill on time but you often forget to pay your bill by the due date then you could end up paying a lot more than you were expecting.”

Laura said the range of plans available can deliver greater flexibility but can also be overwhelming.

Laura encourages Forbes residents to con-

tact an energy comparison expert to discuss their individual needs and find out whether switching to a different plan or provider could save them money or offer greater flexibility.

“Remember to have a copy of your latest bill handy so you can accurately compare prices,” said Laura.

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7. Shop around and use increased energy competition to your advantage by comparing current offers. Call an energy comparison service with a copy of your latest bill handy.

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Dr Richard Draper How long have you lived in the region?

I was born in Parkes, left at 16 to go to Melbourne, then Newcastle, Gosford and Wagga and then returned to Parkes when I was 30.

What is your favourite thing about Forbes?

The lake, and it has a more relaxed feel around the centre of town, I like the feel of the CBD. What are your passions/hobbies? Road racing motorcycles.

What is your biggest fear? To be judged as overly normal.

Who inspires you the most? My mate Billy has had a kidney transplant, a heart bypass and a hip replacement and is still an incredibly active water ski racer who works super hard. He genuinely is my hero.

What do you love about your job? On the odd occasion, being able to make a difference to someone’s life.

Rock Hard Australian rock legend Daryl Braithwaite will be performing for fans at the Forbes Inn on Friday 16 October and his famous voice still sounds as fantastic as ever.

Best known as the lead vocalist of Australian rock band Sherbert, Daryl is now in his sixties but a lifetime addiction to surfing means he is as fit and strong as some men half his age.

Daryl and his live band have been selling out pubs and clubs in every corner of the country for years, with several members of the group having performed with him for decades. The last member joined the band 14 years ago meaning the current line-up have been together as long as Sherbet was.

‘Forever the Tourist’ is in a sense Daryl’s personal gift to his most loyal fans and a thank you for their unrelenting support over time. Performing new emotion-filled, stateof-the-art songs, Daryl and his band will introduce a whole new generation of music lovers to one of the most famous and beloved voices in the history of Australian music.

Tickets are $30. Fans of Australian music cannot afford to miss out on this memorable performance.

What is the biggest change you would like to see in the world? A world where you have to earn the right to have a child.

IMAGE: Dr Richard Draper works at Yoorana Gunya in Forbes.

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WHAT’S On 5 Sep

Morning tea for people interested in joining Rotary RSL Club Terrace Café Lounge at 10:00am

5 Sep

Forbes Show Ball: Forbes Town Hall, 7pm, $70 per person. A night out to enjoy a light supper, a dance, drink and laugh.

The night is also a chance to meet this year’s Show Girl entrants. Ticket price includes a three-course meal and entertainment by Johnny Spitz. BYO alcohol. Dress: Black Tie. Tickets on sale at Glass Menagerie, Ray White Rural and Golf Pro Shop.

6 Sep

Parkes Harness Racing Sunday Afternoon Meet: Gates open 11:30am, 8 race program. Contact: Tony Dumesny parkeshrc2@bigpond.com

7 Sep

Forbes Neighbourhood Watch Monthly Meeting: Forbes Services Memorial Club, 7.30pm.

7-8 Sep

Ladies Auto Training Night: ‘Nic’s Garage’ Mumbidgle Rd, Forbes, 6pm. Teaching and empowering ladies to independently maintain their own cars. Complimentary champagne and nibbles. To book a spot contact Felicity on 6853 3032.

10 Sep

Ridgehaven Ram Sale: On property 267 Gavin Lane, Cudal. Inspection from 10am. Auction 1pm. 10 Stud Rams and 150 Flock Rams. Find out more info contact KMWL Forbes 106 Lachlan st 6852 3355, info@kmiller.com.au, www.kmiller.com.au

11-12 Sep

Forbes Show: Forbes Showground. Attractions at this year’s Forbes Show include the official opening on Friday at 7pm, jousting display Friday at 5pm and 6:30pm, Fireworks on Friday from 8:30pm, Harness Racing on Saturday afternoon, Dog high jump on Saturday afternoon, Hay Stacking competition on Saturday afternoon. To find out more about the Forbes Show contact 6852 1311 or email forbesshow@westserv.net.au

12 Sep

Old Time New Vogue Dance: Forbes Town Hall, 7pm, $10. Music by Phil Redenbach. Ladies please bring a plate for supper.

12 Sep

Market Day: Forbes Handicraft Centre, Lachlan Street, from 9am. Items for sale include home cooking, jams, preserves, home grown fruit and vegetables, plants, handmade clothing items, woodwork and other handicrafts.

Contact Kathy Bray on 0448 453 776.

13 Sep

Forbes Country Music Inc: Forbes Services Memorial Club, 1pm. Walk up artists welcome. Raffles and lucky door prizes on the day. Admission Adults $5 and Children free.

15 Sep

Forbes and District Foster Families Support Group Get Together: Forbes Youth and Community Centre, 10am to midday. A get together for foster carers to provide support and understanding to each other throughout Forbes and the district.

15-16 Sep

Mental Health First Aid Training Course: Forbes Services Memorial Club, 9am to 4.30pm. This free course will cover helping people in mental health crisis situations and/or in the early stages of mental health problems. Presenter for the course is Di Gill. Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea will be provided. Register by September 11 online at http://www. crrmh.com.au/ramhp/mhfa-register or call 6363 8420.

17 Sep

Mount Pleasant Limousins Bull Sale: Forbes Showground, auction at 1pm. 15 Stud Bulls. Find out more info contact KMWL Forbes 106 Lachlan st 6852 3355, info@kmiller.com.au, www.kmiller.com.au

18 Sep

Ray White Rural Auction: Forbes Services Memorial Club, 11am. 4 rural properties up for action, for more information contact the office 6851 1911 or visit the website www.raywhiteruralforbes.com.au

18 Sep

Devanah & Waroona Murray Grey Sale: On property Waroona Road, Molong. Auction 11am. 20 Stud Bulls and 17 Stud Females. Find out more info contact KMWL Forbes 106 Lachlan st 6852 3355, info@kmiller.com.au, www.kmiller.com.au

18-19 Sep

Eugowra Show: Eugowra Showground, gates open 7am. 100th Annual Eugowra Show. Attractions include Fireworks, Special ANZAC Presentation, Harness Racing, Tractor Pull, Barrell Races, Draught Horse Events, Show Ring Events, Eugowra Showgirl PLUS much more!

20 Sep

Wirrinya Family Picnic Day: Wirrinya Sports Ground, 10am, Free Entry. Running races and novelty events, 50/50 raffle, barbecue and canteen facilities. Plenty of fun for the whole family.

21 Sep 31 Oct

Kate Kelly Sister of an Outlaw Exhibition: Mezzanine. Rebecca Wilson’s exhibition will be at Mezzanine from September 21 to October 31. Visit www.rebeccawilsonart.com to preview her works.

2 Oct

FREE LIVE MUSIC: House Of Tribes launch their first album “Paint it Red”. Come along and be a part of it. Free entry all ages, 6:30 for 7 pm start. Special Guests Paddy Cummings and John Armstrong from Voodoo Shuffle; Monique Orton; Unwanted Company; 9 pm House Of Tribes. Forbes Services Memorial Club.

31 Oct

SAVE THE DATE Windowrie Long Lunch with Neila: 12.30pm, 3 courses matched with wines and entertainment, $120/ head. Bookings essential, tickets on sale now at www.windowrie.com.au

7 Nov

SAVE THE DATE Dancing with the Stars of Forbes: A community event raising funds for CanAssist. 10 couples, 20 stars, a dancing spectacular. 7pm, Saturday 7th November 2015 at the Forbes Services Memorial Club.

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Beverly Watts and Grant Watts from Southern Highlands have been coming to the Wine Tasting Evening for the past 4 years.

Chris Finkel, Tom Dwyer and THE Tom Dwyer at the Wine Tasting Evening.

Maureen Miller, Paula Bennett, Paul Bennett and Jan McFeeters at the Wine Tasting Evening.

Deanne Anderson, Cathy Schatz and Donna Bliss at the Wine Tasting Evening at Forbes Youth and Community Centre.

Casey Hodges, Trudi Smart and Lisa Staines at the Wine Tasting Evening.

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Forbes Golfers Have More Success GOLF Forbes golfers have had some success of late. We have a pair going to Bonville as the Lachlan Valley District Foursomes Champs.

And the winners of the Forbes Holden Scramble are going away to Sydney. And we have some new winners!

A group comprising Andrew Dukes, Phil Maher, Marty Cahill and Michael Browne attended the West Wyalong Holden Scramble.

They returned home, victorious over the 14 teams that attended. The conditions were really wet, but this was a must-do event.

The Forbes team won the day with 61 1/8, from a W/Wyalong team (61 ¼), and 3rd (613/8), 4th (61 ½), 5th (61 5/8). As you see, the top five teams were within half a stroke of each other.

Other prizes they collected were: A-grade NTP twice (thanks to Andrew) and Team NTP for second shot, on the 18th.

But it must be said that the defining moment came down to Marty Cahill. As he has done in the past, Marty approached the 18th tee knowing that he needed a good one down the middle, and having duck-hooked his tee shot off the previous hole!

With consummate ease, and nary a thought to the pressure on his shoulders, he smote a delightful shot down the middle. His team applauded. Andy did the honours and fired a 6-iron to the pin (git Team NTP) and then got the putt for a very good score.

These guys are off to Sydney (Riverside Oaks) in mid-October.

By Short Putt

Golf Tip from Daniel Hello golfers! This month I will be talking about Putting.

Yes, drive for show and putt for dough.

A common remark heard around the golf course and for good reason. The average number of putts a golfer will have per round is between 34-38 putts, and they will hit their driver on average 10-12 times per round. Yet we insist on spending 90%, or even 100%, of our practice time trying to master the 300m drive.

If you are serious on lowering your scores, 2 things need to be done. Make sure you have a putter that is suited to you, and then spend a good amount of your practice time out on the putting green or even on the carpet at home.

When doing this a few important things to concentrate on are: 1. Keep your eyes and head completely still. This will ensure the putter face remains on line through-out the stroke.

2. Make sure your back swing is the same length as the follow through.

Doing this will improve the speed of your putts.

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Forbes Sport RUGBY LEAGUE It was a bittersweet final round for the Forbes Magpies on August 30 at Spooner Oval, with both Reserve Grade and the Under 18s teams getting pushed out of the Premiership competition by Dubbo Macquarie.

The Under 18s were beaten on the bell with Macquarie breaking a 14-all stalemate with a try in the final minute, taking the win with the final score at 20-14.

The Reserve Grade team bowed out of the race with a 2 point loss in extra time. The final score was 18-16, a disappointing loss for the Magpies.

Both of the teams did Forbes proud and were gracious in defeat after a huge effort in the 2015 season.

Good luck to the Macquarie Raiders and Parkes Spacemen as they head into the Grand Final next weekend.

MEN’S SOCCER IMAGE: Forbes North Primary kids enjoying the fun AFL has to offer

AFL’s Giants Coaches Visit Forbes AFL Sporting Schools wants our next generation of students getting out and playing sport on a daily basis. To make this idea a reality, we need to act now and help our children appropriate sport into their daily lives, just like millions of other Australians who have made sport their daily habit.

Sporting Schools aims to nurture the sporting life of young people in their primary school years by developing the relationships between schools and local sports clubs.

In partnership with more than 30 national sporting organisations, the Australian Sports Commission has the resources available to help sporting clubs, coaches and teachers run these activities and get children active, engaged and having fun before, during and after school.

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team have coaches that conduct these activities through fun programs, visiting towns and communities across the state to encourage more children to get involved in sports.

Forbes North recently hosted one of these events, showcasing the great work these young coaches are involved in.

“Schools can register as a sporting school, apply for funding and nominate sports programs they wish to run at their school each term, meaning they can subsidise costs and essentially run programs for free” says Carmen Amor from the GWS Giants. “It’s a great opportunity for students who perhaps wouldn’t normally participate in sport outside of school. It’s also a great chance to learn skills and have a go at various kinds of sports.”

“It’s an amazing initiative.”

In the 1st Division, the Forbes All Stars beat Lightning FC in the elimination final. The final score was 5-1. Forbes Gunns had a bye.

In the 2nd Division, the Forbes Bushrangers lost to the Cambridge Saints 4-1.

The upcoming 1st Division game will be Forbes Gunns vs Rawson Home Raptors at 2pm in Forbes. This game is the major SemiFinal and whoever wins will go through to the Grand Final played on September 20.

The Forbes All Stars will play against Tichborne Tigers in Parkes at 2pm in an elimination final. These two teams played in the Grand Final last year.

In the 2nd Division, Forbes Bushrangers will play against Condobolin at 12pm in Forbes.

This is a must win match for Forbes.

Spectators are welcome at all games so get on down to the Botanical Gardens on Sunday and cheer on Forbes in the finals!

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