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IMAGE: Cr. Phyllis Miller and Cr. Graeme Miller outside the Council Chambers on Monday after the Mayoral Elections.
A Decision Has Been Made – Cr Phyllis Miller Is Our Mayor Following on from the Council Meeting on Tuesday 1st September, an extraordinary meeting was held on Monday 7th September at 8.30 am. At this meeting, the names of the two Councillors who were tied in the earlier vote were entered into a hat and Brian Steffen, GM, Forbes Council pulled a name from the hat, with Cr. Phyllis Miller’s name being read out. Prior to this happening, so that everybody present could be well informed, Cr. Graeme Miller, the other Councillor whose name was in the hat, queried the reasons behind the GM’s decision to go down this course of action. His request was based on considerable discussion within the town about what was
right and what was wrong with the process and to clarify the reasons behind the decisions made. Brian Steffen, General Manager and Returning Officer for the Mayoral Election said, “Following on from legal advice from Marsdens Lawyers, Corporate Solicitors for the Council, the Local Government Association of NSW and the NSW Office of Local Government, there were three options available to the Council: 1. The Council could leave the decision with the vote of the lst September 2. The Council could hold another election 3. The Council could put the names in a hat and draw out the new mayor’s name. Continued page 6
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Moving Forward – MAYORAL NOTES We have met with Morton Street residents regarding the residential development as we are in the preliminary stage of consultation. John Zannes, our new Director of Engineering and Technical Services, has put a fresh set of eyes over this project to try and bring it online much quicker. His ideas and professional skills were well-received by the residents. It is important we get this right and will keep you all informed as this project develops. Councillors Graham Falconer and Brian Mattiske have been in Tocumwal for the Murray Darling Association Conference. Council is a member of the association and we are kept abreast of water issues through our attendance at the conference. We are currently in the planning process and brainstorming ideas to organise the new hospital open day. I would say to one and all to take the opportunity to look at your hospital prior to it being operational - it is a must as you will really get to see what a great facility it is. The Mayoral Election is now done and dusted and it is time to get on with business. Deputy Mayor, Councillor Graeme Miller and I are fully focused on moving forward to represent our community together. Lastly, make sure you head over to the Forbes Show today or tomorrow. There will be plenty of things to see and do for the whole family. The Forbes PA & H put in a lot of effort to make sure the Show runs smoothly and it is important that the community supports it. I hope you all have a great week, stay safe and God bless. Mayor, Cr. Phyllis Miller OAM
Cr Phyllis Miller’s Year Ahead Following the past week, Cr Phyllis Miller was happy to share with us the year ahead for her as Mayor of Forbes. The first job on the agenda is to put behind us, the Mayoral elections and to move forward as a team. With uncertain times ahead for a lot of Councils, with Fit for the Future it is important that we work together to have some direction as to where we would like to go after the Minister for Local Government makes his decision in October. As Mayor, her role will be to inform the Councillors of the process that she is aware of with amalgamation, having been a Boundaries Commissioner in the past. Cr. Miller said that, “we have an enormous amount of people interested in coming to Forbes to relocate and find employment or alternatively buying a business here, or even setting up a business. In order for that to work, we need to make sure we have enough residential blocks for homes, so Council will be working on the Morton Street development to release some housing blocks. This is Council owned blocks of land and by doing that we are incentivising private developers in the area to also look at some subdivisions. The main three advantages of people looking to move here are: lifestyle, education, and great health services here in Forbes. The location of Forbes on the Newell Highway is a big plus for distribution centres wishing to locate.” “In addition, Central West Livestock Exchange is looking to be extended due to the high number of livestock going through the centre each week. We are looking to Regional Development Australia to assist us with a grant for this extension.” “At the Council we are looking to continue
to deliver cultural programs, including Vanfest, Sculpture Forbes, the Kalari-Lachlan River Arts Festival, and the National BBQ Championships. And of course the most exciting event, is preparing for the opening of our new hospital which will be hopefully open in October. “ Phyllis said, it is a big year for us all and she was looking forward to it immensely. By Cheryl Newsom
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Snippets... 51% of Australians are expected to be available to work outside their official hours according to research by global recruitment firm Randstad. The global average is 57%. A new sculpture will be unveiled at the Albion ‘art park’ in conjunction with the Sculpture Forbes 2015 Acquisition Prize at 6pm on Thursday 1 October. Enjoy music, food and wine. Bring your family and tell your friends!
IMAGE: Kylie Spice and Carolyn Towney at the recent Relay for Life Expo Night.
Don’t forget the second Relay for Life Expo Night will be held on Wednesday 16 September at Forbes Services Memorial Club. Register or join a team, browse the stands, meet the committee, ask those burning questions, choose a campsite, purchase merchandise and collect kits and shirts. Stay for a little or a long while and find out all about Relay for Life. 145 million people used Facebook in 2008 but seven years later, 1.5 billion people are using Facebook in 2015. Want to honour that special grandparent in your life? Nominations for Grandparent of the Year Awards are open until Sunday 20 September with three categories: Grandparent Carer of the Year, Community Grandparent of the Year and Grandfriend of the Year. To nominate, go to www.grandparentsday. org.au. The award winners will be announced on Grandparents Day, Sunday 25 October. An innovative radiotherapy technique that has the potential to revolutionise the treatment of early breast cancer became available at the start of the month and is affordable for all eligible women under Medicare.
It’s show time! The Forbes Show is on but if you just can’t get enough show culture, don’t forget the Eugowra Show will be held 18-19 September with yard dog trials, demolition derby, fireworks and plenty more. The Stronger Communities Grant Program expressions of interest are still open. There is $150,000 of funding available in Calare to be allocated on a competitive basis to worthy community-based projects. A number of strong applications have been received so go to investment.infrastructure. gov.au/funding/ for more information. 40.45kg is the weight of wool shorn from a sheep found wandering on the outskirts of Canberra last Thursday. The wool was estimated to be five years’ growth and weighed over 10kg more than the heaviest fleece on record.
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To Forbes Services Club for hosting the talented and hilarious Kransky Sisters last Friday.
To the rowdy folk on Table 4 who made it difficult for the rest of the audience to enjoy the show.
To the work and commitment of volunteers that help set up the show pavilions. What an amazing job!
To Forbes Shire Council for drawing our Mayor out of a hat. Why can’t the Forbes people have a say?
To the car that hit me last week and didn’t leave their details.
To the warmer weather. A hot guy working on the roof with no shirt on is a great end to my day.
Malicious or defamatory submissions will not be accepted. The opinions and views of readers submitting Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down are not necessarily the views of the staff and Management of The Forbes Phoenix. To submit a Thumbs Up Thumbs Down email us at editor@forbesphoenix.com.au or mail us at PO Box 251 Canowindra NSW 2804. IMAGE: Wooly sheep before shearing
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QUESTION of the week What do you most look forward to at the Forbes Show?
IMAGE: Eugowra’s Cath Adams will be the headlining entertainment at the 2015 National BBQ Championships.
Tom Dwyer enjoys doing the displays and meeting all the different people that come through.
National BBQ Championships The National BBQ Championships are fast approaching and local performer Cath Adams has been announced as the headline act for the event. Cath is a well-known Eugowra local who recently featured on The Voice 2015 as part of coach Jessie J’s team. She will provide live entertainment with her partner Adam from 4pm to 7pm. With the committee gearing up for this year’s event, President Chris Roylance said this year could be the biggest and best yet. “The way this year’s event is coming together is unbelievable,” Chris said. “With Fast Ed Halmagyi and now Cath Adams on board, we hope to attract a strong regional crowd. It is very exciting.” “Our focus this year has been to expand the event and provide more to see and do. With these two celebrities and our partnership with Relay for Life, we are confident that 17 October is going to be a cracking day for Forbes.” Some other features of the 2015 National
BBQ Championships are the introduction of wine and food tasting as well as an outdoor display area. You can browse the stands where you will get the chance to sample cheese and wine, purchase merchandise and view the great range of outdoor products on display. “The BBQ Championships are about bringing people together, having a bit of fun and putting Forbes on the map,” Chris said applauding the committee’s hard work in the effort to provide extra value at the event and more to see and do for both competitors and spectators. “Browse the stands where you will be able to sample cheese and wine, purchase merchandise and view the great range of outdoor products on display.” The Forbes Phoenix is a sponsor of the National BBQ Championships and this year the competition offers everything you would associate with the traditional Aussie BBQ. There are four categories of meat to be judged such as chicken, beef, pork and lamb.
Lucy Pearce is looking forward to helping run the horse section as her first year and loves to see the horses at the show.
Isabel Pearce looks forward to seeing the pony’s as they are her favourite!
Project Mount Kenya Sponsor’s Night
IMAGE: Chris Finkel during the Mount Kenya climb.
The Forbes Rotary Club held it’s Mount Kenya 2015 Sponsor’s Night on 21 August as a show of appreciation for the support shown to the Rotary Club for the project. Earlier this year, Chris Finkel and a group of Rotary friends climbed Mount Kenya hoping to raise $60,000 in aid of the Maasai People, a hunter-gatherer tribe in southern Kenya and northern Tanzania. The Sponsors’ Night, held at the Vandenberg Hotel in Forbes was an opportunity for sponsors and special guests to celebrate the achievements of the team that climbed Mount Kenya. It was an evening of good food, good friends and Guinness; a fitting celebra-
tion for a fantastic achievement. A presentation was made to Lachlan Legacy and Chris Finkel made a presentation of the climb, detailing the trials and tribulations of the hike, the cultural impact he experienced in Africa and how the expedition has impacted on the Maasai People. “So far we’ve raised in excess of $40,000 and donations will be open until the end of 2015,” Chris said, whose hard work has been a challenging but rewarding experience. “It was the hardest thing I’ve ever done in my life,” says Chris, “but we did it. It was a great challenge.”
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IMAGE: There are plenty of equestrian events to enjoy at this year’s Forbes Show.
The 140th Annual Forbes Show The 2015 Forbes Show could just be the best one yet! This year is the 140th annual show and everybody is invited to go along and celebrate! This year has something for everyone, from the new event of full tilt jousting to the crowd favourites of previous years like harness racing, the Showgirl competition, fireworks and so much more. Saturday’s entertainment will include the dog high jump, the hay stacking competition, a pet show and a fun puppet show. Local talent includes Forbes Town Band, students from Forbes High School, Red Bend Catholic College and Forbes Primary School, the performers from Mitchell Conservatorium and local dance troupes. Admire the skills and talents of our local cooks, crafters and artists, and don’t forget to check out the family Lego competition. Dairy, produce and livestock will be displayed and judged, showcasing the incredible things the region has to offer. There is also a wide range of classes in
the Growing Plants Section with everything from cut flowers, floral art and a class just for novices. Don’t forget to stop at the photography exhibition with its massive range of classes including child study, nature study and human interest. Find out who can grow the biggest pumpkin, who can decorate the best plate using vegetables, fruit or herbs, and who has the best barley, canola and wheat crops. The Showgirl judging will commence from 12pm on Saturday. Other classes include Miss Teenage Showgirl, Miss Junior Showgirl, Miss Tiny Tots and Master Stockman. This year there is over $1000 worth of incredible prizes up for grabs. Tickets can be purchased from the Show Office and families can buy sheets of $1 ride coupons for $25 with the value of $30 which can be used anywhere in Show Alley. Show tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for pensioners with a concession card and children. By Rosi Broom
Local rural sales agent Ainslie Toole has added another feather to her cap by being named Landmark Harcourts Top Rural Sales Consultant for NSW. With nearly 20 years of experience in the industry, Ainslie has specialised in selling rural properties in Forbes, Parkes, Trundle and Grenfell districts, selling nearly 300 rural properties. Some of those properties Ainslie has sold up to three times and she has well over 2000 clients on her database, a worthwhile achievement. With low interest rates and considerably improved livestock prices, demand for properties is exceeding supply. “We have a shortage of listings and buyers are waiting for all types of property,” Ainslie said. That includes broadacre properties, larger irrigation properties and rural properties with homes under $1 million. For the best advice before you buy or sell your rural property, or to get a free, no obligation appraisal, contact Ainslie Toole on 0407 946 838 or email Ainslie.toole@landmarkharcourts.com.au
IMAGE: Ainslie Toole is NSW top rural sales consultant!
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Job Cuts at Essential Energy NSW Government-owned corporation Essential Energy have announced the first phase of proposed workforce reductions for employee and union consultation, starting off a period of transformation for the Government entity. This will include 3 positions with Essential Energy in Forbes. The 700 positions that have been proposed in the first phase cover all Essential Energy regions and employee categories as well as a 20% reduction in senior management positions. Almost 300 of the reductions comprise employees who have elected to take a voluntary redundancy. “A period of consultation with the potentially impacted employees has begun and will continue over the coming weeks to explain processes and how they may affect individuals,” said Deputy Chief Executive Officer Gary Humphreys. According to Gary, the Australian Energy Regulator’s (AER) 30% cut in operating expenditure had left Essential Energy without funding for an estimated 1,395 positions, costing the business about $15 million per month. “We’ve got to start operating our business within the AER’s funding constraints and with fewer employees while maintaining network safety and reliability and delivering a satisfactory level of service to our customers,” Gary said.
“Following an extensive review of business operations, Essential Energy has provided details to employees and the unions around the number of proposed unfunded positions in the first phase.” “These proposed workforce reductions are regrettable yet unavoidable. We appreciate this is a difficult time for all Essential Energy employees and are committed to treating them with the highest level of respect and support throughout this process.” A second phase of reductions of another 695 positions will be assessed once the outcome of the Australian Energy Regulator’s determination is known, which is expected to be in late 2015.
Continued from Page1 All options were advised could be open to legal challenges, and the advice from the Lawyers was that the first two options would survive a challenge whereas with the 3rd option it would be highly unlikely that a challenge would be successful.” Brian Steffen said, “He had to ensure that the correct procedures were undertaken at all times and this is why he needed time to seek the best advice possible. The decision to draw a name out of the hat is not one made by the Returning Officer, however is a requirement of the Local Government Act 1993 and the Local Government Regulations of 2005. It states – where there are two candidates with the same number of votes, the announcement is done by a lot draw.” Cr. Phyllis Miller said: “This has been an extremely stressful time and was one of the most difficult in her life over the past 20 years in local government.” She commented: “Let’s move forward as a team and do the job that we have been elected to do by our constituents. We have nine Councillors working for the town of Forbes, with a range of skills and capabilities from not only our Councillors but also the staff at the Council.” Cr. Graeme Miller, was elected Deputy Mayor, with the other two nominees withdrawing, in Graham Faulkner and Jeff Nicolson. Cr. Graeme Miller said that he looked forward to working with Phyllis and congratulated her on her re-election as Mayor.
FORBES SHIRE COUNCIL “Serving the Community” Public Notices
NEXT COUNCIL MEETING WILL BE HELD SEPTEMBER 17 COMMENCING AT 1PM OFFICES CLOSED
POSITIONS VACANT
Forbes Shire Council Administration, Engineering & Depot will be closed from 12pm tomorrow for the event of the Forbes Show. For any emergencies please phone 1300 978 633.
Visitor Services Officer (TCCD006) Council is seeking a motivated individual with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to coordinate and provide customer service to the Forbes Visitor Information Centre (VIC) operations and its functions as well as contribute positively to the promotion of the region. The successful applicant will have the ability to communicate with a diverse range of people demonstrating knowledge of the local community and in particular tourism related products and operators. Closing Date The closing date for the Program Manager and the Visitor Services Officer position will be, 5pm on Wednesday 23 September 2015. Contact Richard Morgan, Director Tourism, Community and Cultural Development on 68502300 for further information.
FREE MICROCHIPPING FOR CATS AND DOGS Friday 25th September 2015 from 9.30-12pm & 1.30 – 3.30pm at Nelson Park. All dogs must be on a lead and cats must be caged. By appointment only call 6850 2344.
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 68502300 or nataliew@forbes.nsw.gov.au
POSITIONS VACANT Program Manager (TCCD001) Council is seeking a motivated individual with superior organisational skills to assist the Director Tourism, Community and Cultural Development with program implementation, project planning and reporting requirements of the Department. The successful applicant will have tertiary qualifications at degree level and management experience providing Supervision, leadership and motivation of a dedicated team within a customer based, corporate environment.
Saleyards Supervisor (SALE001) Council is seeking a motivated individual with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to supervise the day to day operation of the Central West Livestock Exchange. The successful applicant will be responsible for developing and maintaining effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders including staff customers, agents, clients and users of the facility. Closing Date The closing date for the Saleyards Supervisor position will be 5pm on Monday 21 September 2015. Contact John Zannes, Director Engineering and Technical Services on 6850 2874 for more information. To apply visit the Forbes Shire Council website, positions vacant. All positions are listed: http://www.forbes.nsw.gov.au/council/positions-vacant.aspx
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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RURAL ROUNDUP Jemalong Wool Weekly Market Update Week ending:4 September, 2015
IMAGE: Archie Evans, born to Casey Evans from the Phoenix on Monday. A little white buck.
Spring is Here
The opening sales in early August, saw the NRI rise 82 cents, this was followed by a lack of new business which resulted in sharp falls over the following fortnights sales. However by the end of week 9 there was clear indication that new business had been written, with buyers chasing passed-in lots and buying what they could on Wooltrade. Given the current state of play, with supply concerns coinciding with China’s economic woes, it is impossible to forecast the market. Sentiment amongst the trade changes from one day to the next and from one company to another, giving the impression that no one really knows. Buyers returning from China also report the mood to be sombre, as everyone is busy watching the stock market. For the time being, it seems the hand to mouth purchasing pattern will continue, and with little stock to smooth out the bumps, a volatile market will ensue.
THE MARKETS THIS WEEK AT FORBES:
There were 1451 cattle yarded this week at Forbes, with quality generally good including prime yearlings and steers along with a reduced offering of cows. The market eased slightly with prime yearlings 3 to 6c cheaper although the feeder steers were unchanged. Cows eased 3 to 4c a kilo compared to last week’s sale. Tuesday saw 39,592 sheep yarded including 31,269 lambs. There were approximately 18000 new season lambs with quality as usual very good for the young lambs, which sold $3 to $5 cheaper. “Old” lambs also eased , most grades selling $4 to $6 easier and merino lambs were also similarly cheaper compared to last week’s sale. To ensure you get the best prices for your lambs when they go to sale, here are some tips for the lambing season for all of our local farmers: Lambs are rapidly hitting the ground, but ensuring that they grow and thrive to be quality weaners can sometimes be difficult. Understanding the nutritional requirements of the ewe before, and during lactation is critical to your success.
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RURAL ROUNDUP Continued from Page 7 The first essential, non-negotiable requirement of a lamb’s survival, is colostrum. Colostrum is a vital cocktail – full of minerals, vitamins, fats, energy, and antibodies for immunity. However, it is important to note that not all colostrum is created equal, and the quality of which, is entirely dependent on the ewe’s health and nutrition leading into its production. Ewes with low immunity – or those who have not been administered with pre-lamb clostridials (6in1), will pass on less passive immunity via colostrum to their lamb – of which they rely on until the lamb has had their first vaccination at marking time. The quality of the fats, energy, vitamins and minerals in colostrum are ultimately determined by the diet of the ewe leading into lambing. Ewes that are fed high starch diets, ie supplemented with grains such as barley or wheat, will have higher levels of energy and feed conversion. Also, having access to a high quality, pre-lamb specific mineral and vitamin supplement is essential, depositing high levels of nutrition into the colostrum. Once the ewe has lambed, the volume of milk, and its quality in terms of nutrient levels, is ultimately determined by the ewe’s diet. For ewes to efficiently produce milk, diets high in starch promote rumen feed conversion efficiency – meaning ewes consume less feed to produce more milk. Not only does this benefit the lamb for strong growth and development, but is also advantageous to your bottom line, making this a profitable exercise. To further this, providing ewes with a high quality mineral and vitamin supplement during lactation, ensures that the ewe is not losing vital nutrients through milk production, but also passing these on to the lamb via the milk. The correct management of this critical phase will allow you to strike a balance between raising strong, fast growing lambs and ewes that maintain good condition throughout the lactation period. For further information on how to implement these strategies into your enterprise, please contact the experienced animal production specialists at AgriWest Forbes on 6851 4200.
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RURAL ROUNDUP Rural Property Auctions At the moment, the countryside is looking a picture, with all local areas receiving good rainfall. The canola has turned the countryside into a sea of yellow, and now seems to be the time to look to expand your existing landholding. Ray White Rural has an upcoming rural auction of 4 properties on Friday 18th September, at the Services Club in Forbes, commencing at 11.00 am. Principal of Ray White Rural, Ian Simpson said, “We have received over 105 enquiries from right across Australia for these properties. Most of the enquiries have come from existing farmers and larger landholders wishing to extend their properties, as well as people who are looking to get into the rural scene. At this stage there has been no overseas interest. Whilst they have received numerous offers, all have been rejected due to the level of interest in the properties. The auctioneer on the day will be Angus McLeod from McLeod Auctioneers, Wagga Wagga.” You can call Ian prior for more information on 02 6851 1911.
Is Your Crop Insured? Remember that with harvest fast approaching now is the time to start thinking about insuring your crop for this harvest season. Elders Insurance Western Plains can assist in any enquiries that you have, and no matter the size of your operation, they can supply you with peace-of-mind insurance against the loss of potential yield due to hail or fire. Broadacre crop insurable risks include hail,
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Stud Ram Sales There are a number of Stud Ram Sales and auctions during the month of September and one stud to keep in mind is Kinellar White Suffolk and Poll Dorset Stud. Kinellar produces high performance rams to assist theirclients to get their lambs off earlier. Kinellar utilises Lambplan EBV’s to predict the performance of the rams to meet your market needs. Kinellar rams are high for growth with moderate fat cover and selected for a large chop size along with muscular carcasses. Their Poll Dorsets are designed to produce sucker lambs and their White Suffolks are designed to produce from suckers through to export lambs, with the ability to retain the ewe portion of the lambs for breeders. Their Rams are sold privately on the property, “Brittas”, 181 Breens Road (off Eugowra/ Canowindra Rd), Canowindra. Phone Victoria on 6344 7172 to arrange an inspection. Rams are available now.
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Make a wish Book your friends and yourself a cruise and set sail to the beautiful pacific islands and take a nice relaxing break. Let the team at Hello world Forbes help you set off today, drop in store or call 6852 2344
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Lyn Besgrove How long have you lived in Forbes? 49 years. What do you love about living in Forbes? The people are friendly and helpful. It’s a great place to raise a family. What are your passions or hobbies? My passion is my grandchildren Hayden and Taylah. If you won the lottery, how would you spend it? I would like to help sick kids have a family holiday. Describe your dream holiday: To travel around Australia with family and friends enjoying our country for what it is. Who inspires you the most? My Mum, my Dad and my family. Where is your favourite place in the world? I enjoy Fiji – I’ve been there six times. What is the biggest change you would like to see in the world? To be free of all cancers and wars and no one should be homeless.
Spring Launch Ladies pop this date down as this is an unmissable event in the calendar, Little Extras Lifestyle’s Spring launch will be held on Thursday 24th September 5pm-6.30pm which includes a first look at the latest releases in Spring fashion styles. Come be a part of a wonderful evening and celebrate with the girl’s the unveiling of an exciting new product line. Drinks and nibbles will be provided and in store discounts from 5pm. All purchases will go into the draw for a chance to win a Samantha Wills piece. Shop in a nice relaxed atmosphere and let the girl’s assist you to find those essential pieces perfect for the warmer weather. Everybody is invited to come along for an evening full of laughs, great company and fantastic shopping. With the Forbes Spring Races coming up this October, now is the perfect time to get your hands on all the essentials to make your outfit stand out on the day. Little Extras Lifestyle has got it all from head to toe, be sure to look your best and dress to impress! As part of the Girls Day Out promotion any purchase made during the month of September will go into the draw for a $200 gift voucher. By Casey Evans
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Matthews Williams Law
Buying as House and Land The most common way to buy a house or apartment in NSW is by private treaty. This is where a seller (or Vendor) advertises the amount they’d like to achieve for their property and then negotiates with prospective buyers. The contract for sale becomes activated once there is an exchange contracts between the Purchaser and Vendor. At this time the Purchaser also will have to pay the full deposit on your place (usually 10% minus any holding deposit you’ve paid). In lieu of a Deposit, sometimes a deposit bond is purchased from a Bank or Insurance Company by the Purchaser. This Bond is a guarantee that the Bank or Insurance Company will pay the 10% normal deposit to the Vendor should there be a default or breach of contract by the Purchaser. However, this doesn’t always mean the Purchaser is locked in. The standard Contract for Sale of a house or vacant land includes a ‘cooling off’ period of 5 working days during which allows for only the Purchaser to change their mind. However, the Purchaser’s solicitor can have this waived by signing a certificate and explaining the contract to the purchaser. The other way of purchasing a house and land is by Auction and we will let you know more about that in our next column. A wise Purchaser before entering into any Contract for Sale of Land, should seek legal advice from a Solicitor about the Contract. Should you need advice on this or any other legal matter, feel free to contact me or one of our solicitors or call into our office for an appointment.
FORBES Buying or selling a house or land Buying or selling rural property Business Transfers and Leases Liquor/Hotel Transfers Water License Transfers SENIOR SOLICITORS Allen Duggan, B.A. LL.B Ben Mackay, B.A. LL.B
SOLICITOR DIRECTORS Mark Olson, Dip.Law Peter Martin, Dip.Law
Contact us: 108 Lachlan St Forbes 2871 P: (02) 6852 1099 E: forbes@matthewswilliams.com.au
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WHAT’S On 11-12 Sep
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17 Sep 18 Sep 18 Sep 18-19 Sep 20 Sep 21-25 Sep 21-22 Sep 22 Sep 24 Sep 2 Oct 16 Oct 17 Oct 17 Oct
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 Old Time New Vogue Dance: Forbes Town Hall, 7pm, $10. Music by Phil Redenbach. Ladies please bring a plate for supper. One Non Blond: Forbes Services Memorial Club, 8pm. Tim and Annie of One Non Blond are a covers duo whose extensive list of songs are sure to get you up and dancing the night away. 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. 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. Bulky Waste Clean Up: Residential Premises Only. Forbes Shire Council is providing a Kerbside Bulky Waste only Clean Up during this week. Please place your bulky waste neatly next to the edge of the kerb at your normal weekly collection point on September 13. Bulky waste includes appliances and whitegoods, mattresses, household furniture, painted wooden products and other bulky household items that can be handled by two people. For more information about what will and won’t be collected contact JR Richards and Sons on 1300 725 415. 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. 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. 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 Ray White Rural Auction: Forbes Services Memorial Club, 11am. 4 rural properties up for auction, for more information contact the office 6851 1911 or visit the website www.raywhiteruralforbes.com.au 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 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! 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. Forbes Youth and Community Centre School Holiday Program for 5 to 12-year-olds: 8.30am to 3.30pm. There will be a range of indoor and outdoor activities as well as excursions. For more information contact Natalie Walker on 68502300. Forbes Golf Camp Clinic: Forbes Golf Club, 9.30am to 3pm, $75. Individual and group skills coaching. Children of all abilities and ages are encouraged to attend. For enquiries contact Daniel Newton Free Community Tai Chi Lessons : Forbes Town Hall, 10am to 11am. The first of 8 free community tai chi lessons starts today and finishes on November 17. Morning tea provided after class. This event is for 16 years and over. No registration required. Contact Cheryl Shirvington/Sandra Nicholson for more information on 6851 2099 or 6852 2772. Little Extras Lifestyle Spring Launch: 1 Templar St, 5-6.30pm. Drinks and Nibbles, In store discounts from 5pm. Any purchase after 5pm will entitle you to go in the draw for a piece of Samantha Wills Jewellery. The unveiling of an exciting new product line. For more information contact the girls at the store on 6851 5686 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. SAVE THE DATE: Daryl Braithwaite: Forever the tourist tour 2015 at The Forbes Inn Time 8pm Presale tickets on sale $30 from the hotel or website www.darylbraithwaite.com.au SAVE THE DATE: McHappy Day: Bringing the community together for a fun family day out while raising much needed funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities. Forbes community groups can show their support by forming a ‘bucket bridge’ For information please contact Malcom. SAVE THE DATE: National BBQ Championships: Form a team and register at http://www.forbesbbqsociety.com.au to enjoy a fantastic day with food and wine tasting along with entertainment from The Voice contestant Cath Adams.
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BE Seen
Marg Duggan and Susan from Triumph in store helping customers with bra fittings on Wednesday
Gabe Miller, Cr Phyllis Miller and Sarah Jane Miller after the Mayoral Election on Monday.
Cr. Phyllis Miller surrounded by family and friends: Kerry Smith, Gabe Miller, Cr Phyllis Miller, Sarah Jane Miller, Trisha Milford and Kerry Acheson.
Cr. Phyllis Miller and General Manager of the Council Brian Steffen, after the Mayoral Elections on Monday morning.
Two of the rams sold at Winyar Stud Sale at Canowindra on Wednesday
If you have any photos from a special event, please send them to editor@forbesphoenix.com.au
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LITTLE Black Book ARIF SHEEP MANURE CLEANING SERVICE • Cleans manure from under shearing sheds • Vacuum suction machine • 10 years experience
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FORBES BAPTIST CHURCH
23 Atlee Street, Forbes
Sunday Service 10am - includes Kid’s Spot, Sunday School & Morning tea Visitors are always welcome.
Classifieds Patios, Rooms, Cladding, Carports BL83737C As on TV. Phone 6341 3122 www.pictonbros.com.au Hard working all-rounder with farming and warehouse experience, covering all garden and house maintenance, general laboring, and casual/fill in work. From fence painting to cleaning toilets, no job turned down. Call Mat on 0467 290 345. To place a classified ad please contact sales@forbesphoenix.com.au
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Colour, B&W, range of paper sizes. Call into Canowindra Phoenix Office on Gaskill Street (opposite the library) for quick, easy printing or phone 6344 1846.
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Music and movement for Children aged 0-5 and their parents/carers Two sessions: 9am & 10.30am Mondays (during school term) Facebook: mainly music Forbes
Youth Group
Mondays 6.30-8:00pm in the Church Hall All high-schoolers welcome. Facebook: Forbes Baptist Youth Group
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Where are we located in Forbes? Upstairs at Mezzanine Café, Forbes Id like to speak to someone about putting a local news story, a birth photo, some local gossip, who should I contact? Rosi Broom | 0475 395 328 editor@forbesphoenix.com.au I am a local business and want to promote it in the Forbes Phoenix, who do I contact? Casey Evans | 0400 279 984 sales@forbesphoenix.com.au I have a great Sports story, who do I send this to? Rosi Broom | 0475 395 328 editor@forbesphoenix.com.au
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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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Forbes Sport The committee is looking at continuing the mid-season BBQ which was a great way for teams to stick around and have a chat as well as watch some of the other teams have a run around. The 2015 season will run for 9 weeks from Monday 12 October to Monday 7 December, with the Grand Final played on Thursday 10 December for all grades. Registration forms are available from schools, by emailing forbestouch@hotmail. com or over the Forbes Touch Association Facebook page, and must be received by Wednesday 7 October. IMAGE: Daniel Newton at the Golf Pro Club House come browse at the fantastic range before you tee off.
FORBES TOUCH ASSOCIATION It’s getting warmer and for Forbes Touch Association this means another season is due to commence. At the AGM on Tuesday 8 September, President Daniel West spoke about another very successful season which saw increases in most divisions with more than 20 games being played each night. The Treasurer’s report supported this with
Forbes Touch having only a marginal loss for the year. With extra end of season prizes already purchased, we are looking forward to another good season financially. All positions on the committee were up for grabs again this year and once again leading the way in the President’s role will be Charlie Dwyer and Daniel West. They will be supported by a number of familiar faces and newcomers.
GOLF The Forbes Golf Club Summer Super 6’s are getting organised! Team nominations and entry fees are due by Friday 2 October with entry forms available at the Pro Shop. The handicap round starts 2 October with full competition starting on 12 October. For those wanting to “dip their toes in” before contemplating golf, come along to the Forbes Golf Club Open Day on Sunday 27 September. Our friendly pro Daniel Newton will be on hand to help.
Stacey Clarke – Entrant In Forbes Miss Showgirl Stacey Clarke is really looking forward to the Forbes Show this year. Stacey is one of two entrants this year, with the other being Brooke Tattersall. Stacey said that one of the reasons for entering is due to the influence of Annabelle Green, who is the Co-ordinator of the Showgirl Competition, and who has been someone that Stacey really looks up to. Stacey believes that it is important for young people to have a voice in the rural communities that they work in, and believes that the experience will assist her in her role as a water sales specialist at Ray White Rural. She has been in this role now for around 6 months and with Ray White Rural for just on two years. Stacey said, “I have learnt so much about this side of the rural sector, as it involves dealing with local farmers, and the reselling of water allocation rights and entitlements. It is a growing side of the rural sec-
tor for a lot of agents, and I have very good mentors at the agency.” Following on from the local Forbes Show, the next step for the local winner is to attend the district judging, and then onto the Easter Show in Sydney in 2016. The judging has taken place over a period of time, with the main judging and interviews taking place at the Forbes Council Chambers with both girls being interviewed by a panel of three judges. Then there was the Black Tie Show Ball on the Saturday night and the final sashing will take place later in the day on Friday afternoon. Stacey said, “It has been a great experience to be part of this and has given me a greater knowledge and understanding of the rural community and the ability to communicate with the Forbes Community.” Best of luck to both entrants!
Good Luck to Stacey Clarke for this year’s Miss Show Girl from all of us at Ray White Rural
IMAGE: 2015 Miss Showgirl entrant Stacey Clarke
Next Rural Auction Day 18th September 2015 Office 6851 1911 raywhiteruralforbes.com.au