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The Toole Family’s Christmas In Africa
Christmas is a wonderful time of year to gather as a family and to give to those in need. That is exactly what the Toole family did. Neil and Jenelle Toole along with their three teenage boys, Nicholas, Cameron and Harrison travelled to Kenya last year for Christmas. Throughout their lives, Neil and Jenelle had always been involved with multiple volunteer organisations including sponsoring children in Africa. “After travelling to Africa 20 years ago and loving it, we had always planned on returning and knew we wanted to volunteer as a family. So the next challenge was to find an appropriate project and volunteer organisation,” said Jenelle. After some research Neil and Jenelle de-
cided on a not for profit, non-government organisation called Marafiki (which in Swahili means ‘many friends’). Marafiki is based and operates in Kenya and drives projects for orphanages, health clinics, drug rehabilitation centres, schools and so forth. “Our motivation for volunteering was twofold. Firstly, to be able to give back. Australia really is ‘the lucky country’ with excellent education, stability, access to support, healthcare, services and opportunity. Our second motivation was to expose our teenage boys to how life is in a developing country. Including to impress on them how important it is to always extend a hand, no matter how small, to those less fortunate and not to take anything for granted.” Continued on page 4
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COUNCIL COMMENTS With Deputy Mayor Jenny Webb Thank you to everyone for coming along to the Vanfest 2017 public meeting held on Tuesday night. There were plenty of people champing to have their say and positive comments about our live stream. I believe the engagement went well and look forward to reading the comprehensive audit report. I am very excited to announce that Forbes Shire Council will be hosting International Women’s Day with a breakfast on Thursday, 8th March. The theme for 2018 is ‘Leave no woman behind’. We have a very exciting guest speaker to be announced soon. On a personal level and with my background in health, I am trying to introduce an app on the Forbes Shire website to show the location of all AED’s ( automated external defibrillators) within our Shire. I think this would be a potentially lifesaving resource. It is a busy week of meetings next week including the Council meeting on Thursday, 15th February. Meetings commence
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at 1.00pm and all are welcome to attend. A reminder that the March Council meeting will be held at Bedgerabong. Here’s hoping the weather will be a little kinder to us for the much loved Bedgerabong Races next weekend. Please come out in fashion for this very social and fun
THUMBS UP To the CWA ladies! You always do such amazing work for us locals.
THUMBS UP To Grace Allen, the Forbes Showgirl. She will be representing our town next Saturday in Blayney at the Zone 6 Regional Showgirl Finals. Good luck Grace!
THUMBS UP To our wonderful 2018 Citizen of the Year, Sue-anne Nixon and Young Citizen of the Year, Kelsey Muller. Congratulations to you two!
day. I have the great pleasure of attending the Zone 6 Showgirl Finals in Blayney that same day and supporting our Forbes and Bedgerabong Miss Showgirls, Grace Allen and Heather Earney, and wish them both well.
FORBES SHIRE COUNCIL “Serving the Community” Public Notices
NEXT COUNCIL MEETING WILL BE HELD THURSDAY 15TH FEBRUARY AT 1PM EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST RURAL FIRE SERVICE TRUCKS Hino FG Ranger 4 x 2 Grawlin Rural Fire Service Truck: Year: 1998, 106,544 km, Single Cab, 6 Cylinder Diesel, 6 Speed Manual, Air Con, 4,500 Litre Water Tank, Hatz Diesel Pump. Isuzu NPS300 4 x 4 Carrawandool Rural Fire Service Truck: Year: 1998, 10,547 km, Single Cab, 4 Cylinder Diesel, 5 Speed manual, 1,300 Litre Water Tank, Honda Diesel Pump. Isuzu NPS300 4 x 4 Jemalong Rural Fire Service Truck: Year: 1999, 6,765 km, Single Cab, 4 Cylinder Diesel, 5 Speed manual, 1,300 Litre Water Tank, Honda Diesel Pump. Toyota Landcruiser Troop Carrier: Year: 1993, 137,623 km, 4.2 Litre Diesel, 5 Speed manual, Tow Bar, Electric Winch. Inspections are available at Forbes Shire Council’s Depot in Bandon St by appointment only. Expression Forms are available from the front desk of the town hall building in Court St or from the Engineering Office in Lachlan St. For further information please call Council’s Plant/Purchasing Officer Sam Cunningham on 68502887 or email samcu@forbes.nsw.gov.au Expressions of interest close 5:00pm Friday 23rd February.
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST – LEASE AND/OR PURCHASE OF 75 HILL ST, FORBES Forbes Shire Council extends an invitation for expressions of interest for the lease and/or purchase of its property at 75 Hill Street Forbes (Lot 38 Deposited Plan 198447). The site, known as JREC Karoola was part of the former Jemalong Retirement Village. The site is 2,952 sqm on its own freehold title, and the incorporate a single level hospital-style building (gross building area is 766 sqm) of double brick and metal deck roof construction, built circa 1960s, bitumen sealed parking and driveway accommodation with two driveways providing a drive-in drive-out access. The property is located between Berkley and Bathurst Streets. The building would be suitable for commercial purposes. Council will consider options for ground lease, ground lease with option to purchase or outright purchase of the site based on market value. For further information and inspection of the site contact Alex Milsom, Manager Economic and Business Development, on 6850 2364 or Alex.Milsom@forbes.nsw.gov.au Expressions of Interest must be lodged no later than 5.00pm Friday 2 March 2018 to forbes@forbes.nsw.gov.au or 2 Court St, Forbes 2871.
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST - WATER METER READING Forbes Shire Council is seeking Expressions of Interest from capable people/ companies to undertake reading of approximately 3,750 water meters within the Forbes Township on a quarterly basis (February, May, August and November). The role requires • Direct liaison with Council’s Water Billing Officer. • Quick and efficient reading of the meters (within a 2 week period) with minimal discrepancies and on a regular set timetable. • Recording details of any abnormal conditions of meters or out of range readings (i.e. damaged, leaking, condensation, meter stopped, suspected tampering, vacant property). • Recording any changes to the supplied information (new meter numbers etc.). The successful person/company will be required to have • Demonstrated methodology to perform the works in a safe manner within the timeframe allocated. • Appropriate insurance coverage. • Suitable and registered vehicle(s). • ABN and be registered for GST. Council will provide devices that list meters to be read and record meter readings. The contract will be performance based on a one year renewable basis. Pricing will be for a quarterly charge, based on the complete reading of all meters connected to the town’s potable water supply. EOIs addressed to the General Manager will be received until COB 23 February 2018. The successful applicant would be required to undertake the May 2018 reading. Further information can be obtained by contacting Council’s Engineering and Technical Services Department on 6850 2874.
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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QUESTION of the week (September), Jeordy Carty (October) and Benjamin Legg (November) were our lucky winners. If you are a winner and have not yet done so, please collect your $25 voucher prize for Loomzy’s Fish ‘n’ Fix in Forbes, from Kate Small at the Ian Simpson office and enjoy!
What do you like most about your school? The students from Forbes North Public School answered.
Apology: From the Publisher in relation to last week’s Our Bloke column that may have offended some readers. MORE AWARDS FOR NEV... Nev Molloy (right) has just arrived back from the Australian Traditional Awards at Bungendore and he’s bringing home another award! Nev, alongside Bob Gregory (left) was awarded runner-up in the comedy section with a song that Nev wrote and Bob put the tune to called, I’ve Been Married Mate. Well done Nev!
Forbes Lions Car Boot Sale: The next Forbes and District Lions Club Car Boot Sale will be held on Saturday, 17th February in the Lions Park beside Lake Forbes from 8am until 1pm. This will be the first sale for 2018. Members of the community are welcome to set up stalls to sell their wares. Stalls of second hand goods as well as craft and produce stalls are catered for. Sites may be booked by phoning Peter on 0468 819 659 or Robyn on 6851 2209. The cost is $10. There is no charge to wander through the market. The Lions will be cooking up a storm with sausage sandwiches, bacon and egg sandwiches and the famous Lions sandwich for sale. There will also be tickets for a Hyundai car raffle. If you have thought of joining the Lions, give them a call to arrange for you to come along to one of their meetings or functions where you can see what they do. Phone Ray on 02 6852 2143 or email lionsclubs@ hotmail.com. Catch of the Week winners: We have been receiving some great fishing photographs! Thank you for sending them in and please keep it coming! Che Che Bilog
Eugowra Pony Club News: The club registration and first rally day for the year was held on Sunday, 4th February with five new children joining. Club Captain Bec, dedicated the day to superb instructing and activities for the children, with some of the new members quickly taking to being off the lead, which was very exciting for all involved. The club is looking forward to holding the first gymkhana in Zone 11 for the year on Sunday, 18th March. Stay tuned to the Facebook page for a program and event updates. If you are interested in having your child join an active pony club, the next rally day is Sunday, 4th March and all are welcome to attend. For more information visit www.eugowraponyclub.com
Annabelle Cross (9): I like that it’s a nice and kind school and that we get to do lots of fun activities.
Charlotte Markwort (9): I like that my school is a fun, safe, respectful and responsible place.
Eugowra Pony Club was proud to have Liv Holland represent the club at the recent PCANSW State Show Riding & Dressage Championships held at Clarendon from 28th to 31st January. Liv placed 5th in the Best Educated Hack and 9th in the Preliminary 1.2 Dressage Test. (Photo: Rodney’s Photography)
Philip Klingner (10): I like that I can play with my friends and have fun at recess and lunch.
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Sue-anne Named Forbes Citizen Of The Year Those that know Sue-anne Nixon will tell you instantaneously that she is an extremely busy lady that’s always doing something, somewhere and for someone else. That is why it comes as no surprise that she was named 2018 Forbes Citizen of the Year at the Australia Day community celebrations held at Lion’s Park. “I feel very humble in the wake of receiving the award. I am part of many groups of like minded people that love catching up and doing things in our town for both fellowship and fun. We all follow our interests and I just feel that there are many people - be they teachers, students, Lions, Rotarians, CWA, musicians, carers, neighbours, sportsmen and women, so many, that all together make Forbes a great place to live,” said Sue-anne unassumingly. Sue-anne selflessly dedicates most of her time to countless causes that are too many to list here. She is a teacher at Forbes North Public School where she devotes many hours in and outside of the school. The Rotary Ipomoea Christmas Tree Festival is another one of her endeavours that she dedicates a lot of time and effort to. She is extremely passionate about the event that has seen exceptional growth annually with Sue-anne as one of the driving forces behind the successful festival. Sue-anne has also been an enthusiastic musician and active member of the Forbes Town and District Band for many years. “These sorts of things make you think about our Forbes community in general. We have a great town. Starting back at school this
HONOURS: Citizen of the Year, Sue-anne Nixon with her prestigious award.
year, surrounded by families and children on the first day, I felt that overwhelming sense of how great the families in our town are and how they support each other,” said Sue-anne. By Gizell van Wyk
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Continued from page 1 During the three weeks of volunteering, the family spent their time doing food drop offs at Rumuruti Village and assisting at an orphanage. However, the majority of their time was spent at a primary school in the village of Ripoi. The Toole family provided 80 chairs and 20 desks, which they constructed, painted and repaired. They also supplied all curriculum requirements, educational posters and supplies such as chalk, rulers, books, pencils, pens, etc. for the whole school. They were able to provide the Maasai kids with toothbrushes and toothpaste and treated a range of minor wounds and infections. Harrison gave some basic music lessons with 30 recorders. “Harrison celebrated his 13th birthday at Ripoi, which was an experience for all. The Maasai don’t celebrate birthdays. So sorry Harry, no presents! “We were also fortunate to celebrate Christmas and New Year at Ripoi. As life is very hard for these people, extravagances such as decorations, presents and timeoff are luxuries they can’t afford. However, they are happy and genuine people that celebrate the life and freedoms they do have in being with each other, talking and telling stories.” The village itself was very remote, which meant no electricity, running water or tarred road within 200km. For the duration of their stay, the Toole’s lived in a hut constructed from sticks covered in cow manure and mud with sticks for a door. “It didn’t smell at all and there wasn’t a fly in sight. The door’s construction raised some questions though when the hyenas and lions walked past in the night. “On behalf of those at Ripoi, thank you to all those individuals and organisations who donated supplies or money towards this project. All donations went directly to equipment.” By Gizell van Wyk
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Local Writes Book On Forbes Streets Forbes local, Shane Wode has just finished writing a book on the history of the streets of Forbes. The inspiration to write the book came to Shane after Liz New, a member of the Forbes and District Historical Society, suggested he take on the mammoth task. He started working on the book approximately nine years ago and has just completed the final page. Still in its draft form, ‘The History of the Streets of Forbes’ will soon be printed and available for people to read. “In writing this book, I have found researching the history of the streets of Forbes very interesting although it has taken me some time to research and I have only concentrated on the urban streets,” said Shane. According to Shane, one of the most interesting things that he found during his research was the area in South Forbes. “It was named Poverty Point due to the fact that all the poor people lived there, now more wealthy people live there.” Readers will also notice that a number of the streets have a theme such as English names, women’s names, livestock names and so forth. Shane makes mention that the book would not have been possible without the assistance of the many people who gave him information. By Gizell van Wyk
2018 WIRADJURI SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2018 WIRADJURI SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM ARE NOW OPEN The Wiradjuri Scholarship Program is designed to help support Indigenous students undertaking tertiary studies in a range of areas, with a preference for mining-related degrees and trades
Kelsey Muller with her two beautiful miniature horses, Blondy and Jazzie.
Kelsey’s Great Story Of Success Kelsey Muller had no idea what the future would hold for her when she started taking her two beautiful miniature horses, Blondy and Jazzie to visit the residents of Jemalong Residential Village (JRV). Now, 18 months later Kelsey has received the 2018 Young Citizen of the Year award at the Australia Day community celebrations held at Lion’s Park. “Australia Day was truly something special! The activity was just an idea that came to mind and I worked towards making it happen in my own community. It’s simply just sharing what I get to enjoy every day. The minis enjoy the attention they get and are quite willing to pose with families for photos or walk in and around the rooms,” said Kelsey. The idea came to Kelsey after watching a news item on television one day. The story showed someone taking a horse into a retirement village and spoke of the benefits people could experience from interacting with animals. That’s when Kelsey thought, “Why not?” With this vision in mind, Kelsey set out to train the miniatures so that the horses were desensitized to every situation possible. For many months, she walked them along streets, over different surfaces and obstacles and into enclosed spaces. “To this day, residents still wait for Blondy and Jazzie to come up and say ‘hello’. Our JRV coordinator, Merryl Morris guides us around and has played such a huge part in helping and organising future visits,” marks Kelsey. With university starting mid February, Kelsey is hoping that the monthly visits to the retirement village, will continue through her mum and dad or whenever she can come home from Armidale. By Gizell van Wyk
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Jemalong Wool Weekly Market Update This week’s sale opened on a cautious note with most wools selling at discounted levels, the only notable exception were low mid break lots, which were attracting strong demand under limited volume. Buyer confidence slowly returned as the sale progressed and wools which were previously being overlooked started to attract stronger competition. The skirting market experienced an up and down week, prices generally fell by 20 - 40 cents on the first selling day, only to recover the losses on the second day, to finish the sale generally unchanged. The crossbred sector performed with mixed results. The finer and broader end managed to record small gains of 5 - 10 cents, while the bulk of the offering in the 26 to 30 micron range slipped another 10 - 20 cents. Oddments continued to lack buyer confidence with all types and descriptions discounted further as the market struggled to find a level, leaving the carding indicators to shed another 40 cents on average.
An application to declare the severe storm at Back Yamma and Cookamidgera late last year as a natural disaster has been approved. On 13th December 2017 Central West Lachlan Landcare submitted an Agricultural Natural Disaster Assessment application for Back Yamma and Cookamidgera, in consultation with the Central West Local Land Services, to the Department of Primary Industries. The intention of this assessment was to have the isolated hail incidents and flash flooding that saw many crops and infrastructure significantly impacted in November when they were on the verge of, or had commenced harvest, recognised as a natural disaster. Due to this event being isolated to the Back Yamma and Cookamidgera areas, many in the surrounding districts did not receive the significant rain and hail events that were experienced in this area. This declaration is an important step to allowing access, through application, to funding provided by the State Government. This funding will potentially assist with preparations for 2018 sowing season. The Department of Primary Industries has approved the application, which will now allow for submissions from landholders impacted by the event, through the Rural Assistance Authority to access disaster relief loans and transport freight subsidies. The Natural Disaster Relief Scheme assists primary producers affected by flood/ fire/storm damage or any other declared natural disaster. Assistance under this scheme by its nature is not compensatory
therefore applicants need to be in urgent and genuine need of assistance. Marg Applebee, Coordinator for Central West Lachlan Landcare said the Back Yamma and Cookamidgera areas are not only picturesque, but also have some of the most fertile soils in the Parkes and Forbes Shire areas. “This funding will enable primary producers, some of whom suffered significant crop losses and other infrastructure losses, the ability to seek assistance to address immediate concerns and enable preparation for this year’s sowing season.” Central West Lachlan Landcare are thankful for the assistance of landholders at a difficult time when harvest had commenced, the State Government through the Central West Local Land Services and Department of Primary Industries, appreciate the support from Member for Orange, Philip Donato and his willingness to meet with landholders to see the impact first hand after the event. Philip met with affected landholders recently, Cr Neil Westcott and Cr Steven Karaitiana from Parkes and Forbes Shire Councils respectively, Alli Gartrell from the Rural Assistance Authority, President of Parkes and Forbes NSW Farmers, Gavin Tom and Marg Applebee to share the good news of the declaration. For landholders seeking further details, information may be accessed through the Rural Assistance Authority website at www.raa.nsw.gov.au and are encouraged to contact Marg Applebee on 6862 4914 if assistance is required with applications submissions.
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Love is in the Air
Spoil The One You Love Valentine’s Day is the one day of the year that is solely dedicated to love and companionship. For many this day involves spoiling each other with flowers, cards, teddy bears and chocolates while others prefer to surprise each other with a small gift or a night out to the movies or dinner. Think back to the beginning of a relationship where sparks flew, gazes longed and passion was ignited. What happened you must be thinking? Effort is the answer and too often people slip into what is easy and comfortable. Make the change this Valentine’s Day and bring the romance back into
your life. Originating in earlier Roman Festival Lupercalia where women would put their names in an urn and have them drawn out by a man of whom they would be then committed to for the next year and more often than not these matches would end up in marriage. Romance is a key factor to a healthy relationship and helps to keep the “spark” alive between couples. Even if you are away on the day a simple phone call or a card with your name and a small gift will still show your affection and commitment to the one you love.
Some ideas to surprise your loved one this year would be to let them sleep in, bring them breakfast in bed (bacon and eggs on toast or pancakes are always good). In the language of flowers a single red rose or a bundle or roses stands for ‘I love you’, in Victorian times suitors would present flowers to their love with each flower representing a different meaning, a rose is definitely the way to go. Whether you choose to show your love with a bunch of flowers to your loved one, a gift voucher to be pampered, a movie, a card, chocolate or anything at all, just celebrate with your loved one and spoil them! To make your Valentine feel extra special visit Roses are Red Florists located at 66 Rankin Street. Beautiful flower crowns also found in store, ideal for special occasions such as the upcoming Bedgerabong races. If you are looking for that perfect outfit to wear to the Bedgerabong races, visit the fabulous team at Little Extras in 1 Templar Street, Forbes. You are guaranteed to find something amazing. It doesn’t have to be roses to say “I Love You”. At A Classy Touch Florist you can also find the perfect gift which can be delivered to your loved one on Valentine’s Day. Call in this Saturday or during the extended trading hours from Monday to Wednesday 8am to 8pm or call 6852 1457.
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GETTINGappy 30 DAY RELATIONSHIP CHALLENGE Put the excitement and spark back in your love life and take the 30 Day Relationship Challenge. The challenge’s main goal is to motivate you to do something special for your significant other every day for 30 days. Most suggestions are simple and don’t require a lot of planning. Download the App or check out some of the suggestions in Google.
ROMANTIC MOVIEdate night If you’re looking for the perfect Valentine’s Day movie, The Longest Ride is one that can’t be missed. Author Nicholas Sparks is the master of romantic novels and this movie adaptation definitely lives up to that title. An unexpected romance blossoms between an art student and a bull rider she meets at a local rodeo and their relationship is unexpectedly impacted when they save the life of an elderly widower, compelling him to re-live his loving WWII-era marriage. Grab the popcorn, tissues and your significant other and enjoy!
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7.55pm The Greatest Showman Wednesday 14th February 10.30am Swinging Safari 12.30pm The Greatest Showman 2.25pm Pitch Perfect 3 4.10pm Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle 6.20pm Swinging Safari 8.10pm Pitch Perfect 3
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Rooms, Cladding, Patios & Carports (BL83737C) As on TV. Ph 6341 3122 www.pictonbros.com.au Forbes Town and District Band AGM 27-02-2018 7PM Forbes Town Band Hall FORBES PHYSIOTHERAPY Linda Reilly APA Titled Sports Physiotherapist 3-5 Spring Street Forbes Phone: 6852 1000
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Forbes Pony Club AGM Tuesday 13th February 2018 Forbes Service Memorial Club, 7pm Start, Everyone welcome. Call Lisa on 0429 725 253 for more information.
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BEDGERABONG PICNIC RACES
• Marquee sites available • Fashions on the Field • Live Entertainment by “The Works” • Free Kids Entertainment
Saturday 17th February 2018
No alcohol or glass to be brought onto grounds
2018 Bedgerabong Picnic Race Club Cup Sponsored by Fabstock & Wallace Bulk Haulage. Six race program commencing 1.30pm
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24 Feb
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Ongoing
Ongoing Lachlan Dragons inaugural president, Wendy Green and current president, Bill Thomas share a special moment during the Queen’s Baton Relay.
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Ongoing Ongoing Robin Pols, Rachel Ramsden and Elaine Bright at the Australia Day community celebrations.
Enquiries phone Natalie Ostler 6857 1015 www.bedgerabongraces.com.au
WHAT’S On
16 - 25 Feb 17 Feb
23 - 24 Feb
Lucia Bilsborough from the Eugowra Pony Club, riding unassisted on Rain.
Why drive and risk it...Shuttle buses to & from Forbes
Banjo Patterson Australian Poetry Festival in Orange. For more information visit www.visitorange.com.au Bedgerabong Picnic Races. Gates open at 10am with the first race beginning around 1:30pm. Adults entry costs $15.00, Children under 15 are free. Marquee sites are available free of charge; however bookings are essential as space is limited. Please contact our Marquee Site Coordinator, Tom Simmonds 02 6857 2128. Strictly no BYO alcohol or glass. ELVIS An American Trilogy Performing at Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre on February 23rd, visit www.BMEC.com.au for more information. Performing at Dubbo Regional Entertainment Theatre on February 24th, visit www. DRTCC.com.au for more information. Forbes Farmer’s Markets at Victoria Park. From 8am-12pm. The Forbes Farmers Markets are on again – back for the first time in 2018. The markets aim to promote healthy eating, local produce & a great social, community environment. Always a great day! The Parkes Hope to Live and Cope Committee are hosting Dr Mark Worthington (BH MDIV STM DTH PLD). Dr Worthington will speak on the impact of suicide and mental health issues at the following locations. Business Breakfast, Parkes Lutheran Church Hall – Friday March 16, 7am. Local Schools – Friday afternoon. Lachlan Area Suicide Prevention Network Launch, Bogan Gate Hall – Saturday March 17, 10am. Open Community Forum, Coventry Room – Saturday 17, 2pm. For more Information phone Di Gill (Rural Adversity Mental Health Consultant) on 0427 460 430 FREE 6 Week Exercise program for anyone who has ever had cancer. Introducing people to different ways to exercise, get stronger, improve their balance and help any scars. Beginning January 2018 in Parkes and Forbes. For more information call 0437 749 746, email rachel@kerinphysio.com.au or register your interest at http://kerinphysioco.com.au/class/cancer-rehab-group-parkes-forbes/ Forbes Domestic & Family Violence Committee meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month at 9.30am at Yoorana, 40-70 Church Street. Contact Renee Ellison on 6850 1234. The Rotary Club of Forbes meets at the Vandenberg Hotel on the first and third Wednesdays of every month at 6:30pm. Call Chris Finkle on 0429 661 358 for further information. Forbes Camera Club meets on the first Thursday of every month at 7pm at the Forbes Services Memorial Club. For more information contact Klara Ward on 6851 4868. The Adult Survivors of Child Abuse Cowra Support Group meets on the first Friday of each month at 12:30. Open to all survivors of any community. If interested contact Pascale on 6342 1612. All details on our website: http://recover. itmatters.com.au Forbes Widows Support Group Luncheon at the Forbes Services Club, 12pm, the fourth Tuesday of every month. Contact Lyn Ward on 0417 536 619. Transport is available. Neighbourhood Watch at the Forbes Services Memorial Club, 7:30pm on the first Monday of the month, November through to April with the meetings returning to 2pm as of May 2018.
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Rachel Ramsden, Peter Bright, Robin Pols and Elaine Bright at the Australia Day celebrations.
Forbes CWA Back In Action
The ladies from the Forbes Country Women’s Association (CWA) have started 2018 with a bang. They have been involved in both the Australia Day competition and the Queen’s Baton Relay. Their annual damper competition at the Australia Day celebrations was another successful day with nearly 30 dampers being entered. The winner of the overall section was an overseas visitor to Forbes, Rachel Ramsden. Rachel borrowed a CWA cook book and cooked her first damper and she won first prize. Graham Thornton was the second prize winner. The annual CWA/Forbes Lions Challenge was won this year by Peter Bright from the Lions Club.
Many thanks go to the Forbes Shire for supplying the marquee table and chairs. Next, the Queen’s Baton Relay and a request from the Shire to poach 200 peaches. Thanks to the CWA ladies, the task was accomplished on time and they were ready for the Shire to collect. CWA meetings are held on the first Friday of each month at 1:30pm at the CWA Hall in Lachlan Street. They would love new members to join and welcome anyone to pop in at any meeting day. The next adventure is a raffle, so you will see the CWA ladies down the street selling tickets. The funds raised from this raffle will go towards a local worthy cause yet to be decided.
COWAL PARTNERING PROGRAM At Evolution Mining, we understand the importance of building a relationship with our communities on a foundation of trust, mutual respect and genuine partnership. The Cowal Partnering Program is one program that demonstrates our commitment to working together with the community to help them achieve their aspirations. Applications are now open for community based organisations seeking support for events and projects based within the Bland, Lachlan and Forbes Shires. If you would like further information about the Cowal Partnering Program, the eligibility of your project or to obtain an application form, please contact Evolution Mining’s Social Responsibility Team on 0439 650 970 or email community.cowal@evolutionmining.com.au.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: FRIDAY 23 FEBRUARY 2018
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Orange will be celebrating one of Australia’s most iconic poets for the fifth time this year with the Banjo Paterson Australian Poetry Festival from 16th to 25th February. A.B ‘Banjo’ Paterson was born on the property “Narrambla” in the Orange region on 17th February 1864, and grew up to become one of Australia’s literary legends. “Banjo’s country childhood had a strong influence on him, being considered the bard of the bush for iconic poems such as Waltzing Matilda, The Man From Snowy River and Clancy of the Overflow,” said Justin Byrne, festival chairman. The Food & Wine Night Market on Friday 16th February will officially open the festival, and is one of six signature events: the Rotary Breaky & Poetry in the Park; Banjo’s Birthday Breakfast; the Banjo Paterson Night Market; Concert at Yeoval featuring Anne Kirkpatrick; the Emmaville Cottage Family Market Day; and the Banjo Paterson Australian Poetry Competition. For the second year, to embrace the Wiradjuri nation’s cultural heritage, Indigenous Cultural Tours will be hosting tours with local elders to ceremonial and sacred sites in the area. See details on page 5 and the full festival program at www.banjopatersonfestival. com.au
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Golfers Success
The Monthly Medal contested at the golf club last Saturday attracted a field of 80 players. Scores were okay but not outstanding. On Sunday some golfers represented the club at the Pennants and had some good success. In the Monthly Medal, the A-Grade winner was Digit McAuliffe with a nett 71, compiled with steady scoring. Runner-up was Dave Mylecharane with 72 nett. He had a near perfect back-9. Pro Simon kept them all honest with a 69 Scratch score. The B-Grade went to Warwick Judge, who scored a 70 nett, and got there on countback from Ian Bown. Despite a ‘7’ on the 4th hole Warwick had two very good 9’s. Runner-up Ian Bown carried on some recent good form in his drives but could not convert to an outstanding score. In the C-Grade it was John Gunn with a nett 69 who won ahead of Albie Callaghan
on 70 nett. The NTP’s went to: 9th – D Mylecharane; 18th – R Webb. The 3rd Hole Pro Shop Trophy went to: A-grade D McAuliffe; B-grade J Haley; C-grade G Webb. The ball sweep went to 73 nett on count back, being distributed to: 69 – J Gunn; 70 – W Judge, I Bown, A Callaghan; 71 – T Morgan, R Webb, S French, P Maher, D McAuliffe, R Smith; 72 – D Mylecharane, M Cartwright, G Webb, M Andrews, P Barnes, F Hanns, P Dawson, D Rhodes, R Besgrove; 73 – M Collits, S Uphill, G Collits. On Sunday, the regular Stableford Medley was played, with a small field due to the Pennants commitments. The winner was Scott Kirkman with 35 points, on count back from Ray Taylor. There was no Ball sweep, but the NTP’s went to: 9th - Barb Drabsch; 18th - Mike Wood. By Short Putt
Lachlan Dragons Share The Dream What a golden experience for the team of excited Lachlan Dragons to bear the Queen’s Baton along a stretch of Lake Forbes! Spectators agreed that the paddlers looked magnificent in their eye-catching new club uniforms as they triumphantly performed the ceremonial ‘paddle tap’ through the water. Wendy Green, the inaugural president of the club, had been chosen to be honoured as the baton bearer on behalf of Forbes Dragon Boat Club.
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Team spirit had never been higher for the Dragons than this shining moment. The paddlers were both proud and humbled to realise that they were the only Dragon Boat in the world to bear the Queen’s Baton on its relay. What a fabulous coup for Forbes! The Lachlan Dragons are an often-seen feature of the lake as they paddle each Thursday evening and Sunday morning for fun, fitness and friendship. If you’d like to join this wonderful group, contact Bill on 0418 616 500 or Chris on 0414 762 775. By Beth Thomas
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Croquet News And Results Week ending 3rd February The weather is beginning to cool off and the heavily watered courts were getting slow to play on over the last couple of game days thanks to the fast growing grass. Friday saw our staunch lawnmower man making a lovely neat close cut job of the courts. This resulted in very fast balls, with players needing to make adaptations to how they played on Saturday. Lots of laughter was heard as most of us overshot our marks. Huge thanks to our President Elvy Quirk and member John H Browne (with an ‘e’) for making our dodgy verandah on the clubhouse safe again after a number of our members were tripping, but luckily not falling and sustaining injuries. That was a great effort to keep us safe. Clean sweepers on Tuesday with three winning games were Veva MacCullagh, Evelyn Mahlo, Alec Todd and Barry White. Saturday saw only one clean sweeper, perhaps due to the lack of control of the ball on the very fast courts. Congratulations Libby Smart. By Anne Stewart