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STORYTIME... The little ones from Goodstart Early Learning Centre enjoyed listening to the shared story Hickory Dickory Dash read to them by Kathy Garland at the Forbes Library.

It’s All About The Mice

Children from Goodstart Early Learning Centre joined libraries and schools across Australia in reading the same book at the same time to promote National Simultaneous Storytime. More than 500,000 participants in over 6,000 locations were captivated during the storytelling that took place across the country on Wednesday at 11am. This year the book was Hickory Dickory Dash written by Tony Wilson and illustrated by Laura Wood. Hickory Dickory Dash is the real tale of the mouse that ran up the clock. It is an exciting tale of cat and mouse, as a mother mouse searches for her two sons all the while watching out for the prowling house cat. Kathy Garland of Forbes Library had the little ones from Goodstart Early Learning hanging on her every word as she made

the story come alive with her captivating storytelling. Each child was also given a mouse-mask to take them even further into storyland. The children all had a wonderful time listening to the enchanting story and taking part in the activities after. National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) is held annually by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA). Every year a picture book, written and illustrated by an Australian author and illustrator, is read simultaneously in libraries, schools, preschools, childcare centres, family homes, bookshops and many other places around the country. Now in its 18th successful year, it is an event that aims to promote the value of reading and literacy that explores age-appropriate themes. By Gizell van Wyk

GOING FISHING THIS WEEKEND?

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Carlos Williams caught this fish with some bacon after breakfast last weekend.

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MAYORAL NOTES Last Sunday, I attended the Forbes Auto Sports Club’s first meeting of the year at the Daroolbalgie track. There were good numbers and it was very competitive. The kids had a wow of a time! Well done to the committee and the community for getting the track and facilities ready for Sunday. It was a great day out. Doesn’t the town just look ‘amazing’! If you haven’t noticed, the 32 ‘amazing’ banners are all around the town centre. So far this new destination brand has received positive feedback and is a really important step in our marketing following the installation of the ‘amazing’ sign out on the South Condobolin Road. Councillors passed the draft budget at the council meeting last week and it is now on display at the council for comment. Please take the opportunity to review and submit any feedback as this is your chance to be involved. This week the General Manager and I attended the CENTROC board meeting at

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THUMBS DOWN To the dog owners in the South Lead area who do not secure their dogs at night. Be considerate of others.

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Parliament House in Sydney. It was a very big agenda and I will discuss some of the issues shortly. It was wonderful to see the good times roll by with the fantastic crews from the Variety Bash as they stayed over in Forbes

THUMBS DOWN To whoever keeps doing burnouts at the corner of Rankin Street and Brownes Lane every Saturday night.

THUMBS UP To Forbes Craft Shop for quality plants at affordable prices.

on Tuesday night. A very colourful bunch of cars and characters made their way through Forbes as part of the 30 odd car convoy of the Western Australian Bash. Mayor Graeme Miller

FORBES SHIRE COUNCIL “Serving the Community” Public Notices

NEXT COUNCIL MEETING WILL BE HELD THURSDAY 21ST JUNE AT 1PM REQUEST FOR TENDER NOTICE 2018/1 Provision of Casual Hire of Plant (Preferred Supplier List) Tenders are invited for the provision of Casual Hire of Plant (Preferred Supplier List). Tenders, addressed to the General Manager, are to be lodged either by hand, post or Council’s e-tendering portal, Tenderlink, by 4.00pm Friday 1 June 2018. For further information contact Council’s Facilities Maintenance Supervisor, Mark Willis, on 6850 2874 or refer to Council’s website www.forbes.nsw.gov.au for the tender documentation. Canvassing of any of Council’s staff or Councillors will disqualify tenderers from the tender process. The lowest of any tender will not necessarily be accepted.

CLASSIFICATION OF COUNCIL-OWNED LAND NOTICE is hereby given that Forbes Shire Council resolved on 19 April 2018 its intention to classify the land described in Schedule 1 hereunder as Operational Land pursuant to Section 34 of the Local Government Act, 1993. Council will receive submissions addressed to the General Manager on its intention until 5pm Thursday 7 June 2018. For further information contact Council’s Senior Administration Officer on 6850 2305 or kylie.grayson@forbes.nsw.gov.au SCHEDULE 1: Lot 35 in the proposed subdivision plan for Lot 1 DP120710 and Lot 1472 DP750158, Daroobalgie Rd, Forbes.

DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL: 2018 NSW DPI Gone Fishing Event Development Application No: 2018 / 54 Please take notice in accordance with Clauses 29(A) & 79(A) of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act, 1979 and Forbes Shire Councils Development Control Plan, 2013 that a Development Application has been submitted by Department of Primary Industries for the purpose of holding the 2018 NSW DPI Gone Fishing Event at Apex Park, Grinstead Oval and the Lake Forbes Foreshore, on 14 October 2018. The application will be on public exhibition from the 25 May 2018 until the 5 June 2018. Any person may make a submission, in writing, in relation to this Application which must be received by Council on or before 5.00 pm on 5 June 2018. If you wish to make a submission regarding the proposal you must clearly explain your reasons (on planning grounds) in the submission. The application is classified as local development with Forbes Shire Council being the consent authority.

REQUEST FOR TENDER NOTICE 2018/6 - Provision of Traffic Control Services Tenders are invited for the Provision of Traffic Control Services. Tenders, addressed to the General Manager, are to be lodged either by hand, post or Council’s e-tendering portal, Tenderlink, by 4.00pm Friday 8 June 2018. For further information contact Council’s Manager Engineering Services, Danial Speer, on 6850 2874 or refer to Council’s website www.forbes.nsw.gov.au for the tender documentation. Canvassing of any of Council’s staff or Councillors will disqualify tenderers from the tender process. The lowest of any tender will not necessarily be accepted.

DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL: Footway Dining Development Application No: 2018/53 Please take notice in accordance with Clauses 29(A) & 79(A) of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act, 1979 and Forbes Shire Councils Development Control Plan, 2013 that a Development Application has been submitted by Kim Fetherston on behalf of the Vandenberg Hotel for Footway Dining on the road reserve adjoining Lot: 10 DP: 1074777, 7 Court Street FORBES. The application will be on public exhibition from the 25 May 2018 until the 8 June 2018 any person may make a submission, in writing, in relation to this Application which must be received by Council on or before 5.00 pm on 8 June 2018. If you wish to make a submission regarding the proposal you must clearly explain your reasons (on planning grounds) in the submission. The application is classified as local development with Forbes Shire Council being the consent authority.

INFORMATION SESSION Forbes Shire Council are hosting an information evening for the business community to hear about the support programs on offer through CenWest Innovate. CenWest Innovate aims to support the development of small business in central west New South Wales and to support business innovation and jobs growth in the region. All business owners and managers are invited to this free event to find out more about how these programs can support your business and the development of the entrepreneurial ecosystem in our region. To be held at Forbes Town Hall, on Tuesday 5 June 2018, 5:30 pm for 6.00pm to 7.00pm. CenWest Innovate will get you working on your business, not just in it. This event is free but please register your attendance at www.eventbrite.com.au. For more information contact Sally Duff at Forbes Shire Council on 6850 2300.

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 fected by cancer. In 2018, the official day to host a morning tea was Thursday, 24th May but anyone can host at any time in May or June. Those who want to host can register at biggestmorningtea.com.au or call 1300 65 65 85 to receive a free morning tea host kit. Locals unable to host a morning tea can still get involved by donating directly to Cancer Council via biggestmorningtea. com.au.

Winners... Forbes Public School hosted a breakfast on Wednesday at the Showgrounds sheering shed for the NSW Bashers. Bruce, William, Josie and Karina Watson were the lucky winners of a helicopter ride sponsored by The Variety Bash.

NSW kids need to get active: With more than half of NSW primary school children now travelling to school by car, the Heart Foundation NSW is calling on the NSW Government to protect the health of the next generation by funding children’s active travel to school. The Heart Foundation is calling for a fully funded five-year active travel to school program to be allocated to NSW schools to improve walking and cycling infrastructure. The charity is also asking the NSW Government to run programs in schools and local communities to help ensure children and their parents build new active travel habits. Heart Foundation NSW Chief Executive, Kerry Doyle said the timing is critical, with more than 20% of NSW school children currently overweight and only one in four getting sufficient physical activity each day. Biggest Morning Tea: For 25 years, Cancer Council’s Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea has brought together millions of Australians over a cup of tea in support of those affected by cancer. Cancer Council is once again encouraging people across Australia to gather their friends, family or workmates for a cup of tea and a bite to eat whilst raising money to support Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea and to help those af-

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Regional leaders sought: Applications are now open for the new Regional Development Australia (RDA) Central West Board. As the current RDA Central West committee term comes to an end, applications are now open for regional leaders with vision, drive and experience for the next committee. Central West residents from community, business and government with a passion for the region are encouraged to apply. RDA Central West is a highly respected not-for-profit organisation supporting regional development projects and services across 11 local government areas in Central West NSW from Lithgow to Lachlan. To apply for the new RDA Central West Committee, please go to http:// www.rdacentralwest.org.au/about-us-2/ positions-vacant/. Applications close on Monday, 18 June 2018.

Fiona Howarth, Gabrielle Boland, Jacob Howarth, Jade Carpenter, Brodie Dukes and Samantha Thornton handed over the proceeds of their successful debutante fundraiser to John Schrader from Forbes CanAssist, their chosen charity.

If you could only eat two foods for the rest of your life, what would they be? Staff and students from St Laurence’s Parish School answered.

Robyn Sydney (canteen extraordinaire): Chocolate and sour cream. Chocolate because it goes with everything and sour cream because it also goes with almost everything!

Ella White: Pasta bolognaise because it is my favourite food and sausages because I love them and they are really yummy.

Reggie Murray: A bowl of Coco Chex cereal because I eat cereal every day and chicken carbonara which I also eat nearly every day. They are delicious!

National Carp Control Plan Community Briefing Session

For more information on the briefing or to register your attendance, please contact Vivien Howard on 0439 387 603 or email vivien.howard@lls.nsw.gov.au

The National Carp Control Plan (NCCP) team, together with Central West Local Land Services would like to invite you to an information evening focusing on the use of a species-specific virus known as Cyprinid herpesvirus 3 (the carp virus) as a biocontrol agent. The community briefing session will be held on Wednesday 30 May, from 6pm to 8pm at the Forbes Inn Hotel, 43 Rankin Street, Forbes. The event is an opportunity for Forbes residents to hear about proposed carp biocontrol measures first-hand from the NCCP and Local Land Services as well as contribute feedback to the plan. This event is one of more than 40 community briefings that have been held in NSW, Victoria, South Australia, the ACT and Queensland. For more information on the briefing or to register your attendance, please contact Vivien Howard on 0439 387 603 or email vivien.howard@lls.nsw.gov.au.

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Amazing Flags Fly In The Heart Of Forbes Thirty-two flags designed with the ‘amazing’ brand were installed last week as part of council’s brand-led marketing activity. Mayor Graeme Miller said the flags would help promote the Shire’s new destination brand to locals and visitors alike. “Council adopted the ‘amazing’ brand last year and while it is being used quite well online, there is still much to be done to raise the awareness of our new brand. “Placing our brand on flags in our town’s centre will help to create awareness and continue conversations around ‘amazing’ Forbes,” said Graeme. “The ‘amazing’ brand represents Forbes, its rich agricultural sectors, its strong and connected community, our Shire’s key lifestyle attributes and rich natural resources.” “The strength of the ‘amazing’ brand will help to promote Forbes as a place to visit, live and invest in”, said Graeme. “Council is currently developing print, digital and highway signage materials to help promote Forbes. A new printed guide designed to attract visitors and inspire relocation and investment in Forbes is in development along with a new destination website,” he said.

Graeme added that “hot-off-the-press” are bumper stickers promoting ‘amazing’ Forbes. Residents are urged to collect a bumper sticker from the council or the Visitor Information Centre. “I’ve got one on my car already! ‘amazing’ Forbes travels with me whereever I go and at every chance I love to promote our town,” said Graeme.

Mayor Graeme Miller was very pleased to see the ‘amazing’ flags being installed in town last Thursday.

Cowal Gold Operations Cowal Gold Operations Community Complaint Line: (02) 6975 3454

Community.cowal@evolutionmining.com.au Community Complaint Line: (02) 6975 3454 TheCommunity.cowal@evolutionmining.com.au Cowal Gold Operation has a dedicated telephone line to facilitate community enquiries and complaints. This service is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. The Cowal Gold Operation undertakes to Gold Operation a dedicated telephone line to respond to all enquirieshas or complaints within 24 hours.

The Cowal facilitate community enquiries and complaints. This service is available 24 hours Alternatively, you may contact your local Community and Environmental per day, 7 Monitoring days per TheCommittee Cowal (CEMCC) Gold Operation andweek. Consultative representative:undertakes to respond to all enquiries or complaints within 24 hours. • Lisa Andrews - Independent Chair • Cr. Tony Lord - Mayor, Bland Shire Council Representative

Alternatively,• Cr. you yourCouncil localRepresentative Community and Environmental Johnmay Ridleycontact - Lachlan Shire • Cr. Graham Miller - Forbes Shire Council Representative Monitoring and Consultative Committee (CEMCC) representative: • Bruce Dent - Lake Cowal Land Owners Association • Dr. Max Finlayson- Lake Cowal Foundation Representative

• Lisa Andrews Independent ChairCorporation • Ally -Coe - Wiradjuri Condobolin • Angus Stitt - Community West Wyalong • Cr. Tony Lord - Mayor, Bland Representative, Shire Council Representative • Lucy Buttenshaw - Community Representative, West Wyalong • Cr. John Ridley Lachlan Shire Council Representative • Kate Dean - Community Representative, West Wyalong • Cr. Graham Miller - Forbes Shire Council Representative For CEMCC representative’s contact details please contact the Community Relations • Bruce DentDepartment - LakeonCowal Land Owners Association 02 6975 4661. • Dr. Max Finlayson- Lake Cowal Foundation Representative This notice is in accordance with condition M5 of the Cowal Gold Project • Ally Coe - Environmental Wiradjuri Condobolin Corporation Protection Licence. • Angus Stitt - Community Representative, West Wyalong • Lucy Buttenshaw - Community Representative, West Wyalong • Kate Dean - Community Representative, West Wyalong For CEMCC representative’s contact details please contact the Community Relations Department on 02 6975 4661.

This notice is in accordance with condition M5 of the Cowal Gold Project Environmental Protection Licence.

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Building Better Regions Boosted A vital regional infrastructure program which is delivering jobs and much-needed projects throughout the Riverina and Central West has been continued thanks to the recent Liberal and Nationals’ Budget. Deputy Prime Minister and Nationals’ Member for Riverina, Michael McCormack said another $200 million has been allocated in the 2018-19 Budget to deliver a third round of the Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF). “In round one of the BBRF I worked hard to deliver $210,000 to allow House with No Steps to move its Aussie Biscuits Factory at Forbes into new premises in the town,” said Michael. “I had the pleasure of visiting the Aussie Biscuits Factory just before its move, so I have seen first-hand the real benefits of the Building Better Regions Fund.” The minimum grant for Building Better Regions Fund projects is $20,000 and the maximum grant is $10 million. “I encourage the community to consider projects which can help strengthen local economies and build capacity and productivity around the region,” said Michael. “The fund is only for projects in regional Australia and I look forward to hearing more of the region’s ideas when applications are called later this year.”

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Bogan Gate CWA News

The elegant-looking deb group at the charity debutante ball was Brodie Dukes, Toby Hurford, Jade Carpenter, Kristian Markwort, Paige Thomas, Ethan Markwort, Gabrielle Boland, Jacob Howarth, Savannah-Lee Bevan, Jourdain GirotSerplet, Samantha Thornton, Brandon Boland, Fiona Howarth, Konnor Ryan and Austin and Anna Hubbard.

Debutante’s Dance For Charity

After months of planning, fundraising and dance lessons seven gorgeous young ladies and their handsome partners danced their way into the hearts of almost 200 guests. The occasion was held on Saturday, 5th May when the young women made their debut at a charity debutante ball. The group were presented to John Schrader, a representative from their chosen charity Forbes CanAssist, and consisted of Savannah-Lee Bevan, Jourdain Girot-Serplet, Paige Thomas, Ethan Markwort, Samantha Thornton, Brandon Boland, Fiona Howarth, Konnor Ryan, Gabrielle Boland, Jacob Howarth, Brodie Dukes, Toby Hurford, Jade Carpenter and Kristian Markwort. Anna and Austin Hubbard and Marebelle and Maxi Baxter, led the nervous duos onto the dance floor before they performed their feature dance, which was choreographed by Kate Ralph. The young ladies looked spectacular in their gowns and the young gents wore smart black suits and light blue accessories. The determined efforts of each and every

one of the debutantes and their partners, from cooking barbeques to selling raffle tickets, were justified with a profit of $1,800 being raised from the event. This will directly benefit local cancer patients and their families. John Schrader was grateful for the support and the efforts of the group. He explained that Forbes CanAssist provides in excess of $8,000 per month financial support to patients. Raffles were also drawn on the night. The firewood, donated by the Carpenter family, was won by Julie Wallace. Kate Ralph took home the homewares hamper, donated by Spotlight. Kim Dean scored the kitchenwares hamper, also donated by Spotlight, and Marion Crowe was delighted with her win of a gift voucher to the Sweet Three Vintage Van. Event coordinator, Anita Morrison said that she could not have been prouder of these young people and commended their families on the night and for the positive influence they have had on them all.

During March and April, the Bogan Gate CWA found themselves very busy. They hosted the Oxley Group Handicraft/Land Cookery Day on Tuesday, 6th March. The Parkes, Forbes and Condobolin annual Bridge Day was held at Bogan Gate on 15th April. This event came into its eleventh year and Bogan Gate CWA has catered for it every year since its inception. Also, Bogan Gate CWA President, Marion McIntyre laid a wreath on behalf of CWA at the local Anzac Day dawn service. At the recently held May meeting, there were nine members present. ‘The thought’, given by Ros Edwards, focused on ‘the worst bankrupt in the world is the one who has lost his/her enthusiasm’. International Officer, Heather Veal gave further interesting information of some famous people from Poland, the country of study this year. Naturally, the cultural discussion this month was opinions based on the royal wedding. Plans to host the Orange Male Voice Choir on Sunday, 3rd June at the Bogan Gate Hall at 1.30pm are moving along nicely. Sales are going well with tickets available until 28th May at Betta in Forbes. The choir has sung all over the world and around Australia. CWA members will be providing a delicious afternoon tea for everyone to enjoy before they drive home. Bogan Gate CWA would like to see new and familiar faces at their next meeting being held on Thursday, 21st June at 1.30pm at the Bogan Gate Hall. Any new visitors are always most welcome to come along to their meetings.

Set An Unforgettable Scene

Treat your guests to an unforgettable occasion by visiting Parkes Wedding & Function Hire for all your event requirements. Parkes Wedding & Function Hire is a newly opened business in Parkes, also servicing Forbes and surrounding areas. Offering a large range of unique products to suit any theme or style, find select items or have your event set up or arranged for you hassle free. From chair covers and chair sashes, table linen, drapes and backdrops to red carpets, wishing wells, bunting and fairy lights. Parkes Wedding & Function Hire has anything and everything you need! Wanting to light up the sky? Parkes Wedding & Function Hire can arrange fireworks for your special occasion leaving guests wondering how you managed it all. For those with a sweet tooth, candy bars are also available. Pop in to the Parkes Wedding & Function display at the Forbes Bridal Expo on Sunday and meet owner Michelle Melhuish to discuss all your needs for that next special occasion or contact her on 0427 623 585.

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30 May 2 Jun Professional golfer, Peter Headland tees off on the 16th at last weekend’s golfing events with his wife Betty and players Mark Watts and Paul Kay observing closely.

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23 Jun 4 Aug Ongoing Josh Avis, Andrew Kerr and Peter Stitt of Forbes Public School preparing breakfast on Wednesday for The Variety Bash. The school received a $5,000 donation from The Variety Bash towards their special education unit.

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Forbes Farmers Markets @ Victoria Park from 8am – 12pm. The Forbes Farmers Markets are on again. The markets aim to promote healthy eating, local produce & a great social, community environment. Always a great day! National Carp Control Plan Community Briefing, 6-8pm at Forbes Inn Hotel. For more information on the briefing or to register your attendance, please contact Vivien Howard on 0439 387 603 or email vivien.howard@lls.nsw.gov.au Parkes Christian School Kindergarten Expo from 7-8pm at the school. Register your interest via email administration@parkescs.nsw.edu.au or call 6862 4164. Forbes Business Chamber Cocktail Party with Best Selling author Nicole Alexander.

Orange Male Voice Choir will perform at the Bogan Gate Memorial Hall at 1.30pm. Admission is $20 and includes afternoon tea. Tickets to be purchased by 28th May from Bogan Gate Railway Hotel, Parkes Real Property, Forbes Betta Electrical, Trundle GS Insurance. Forbes Handicraft Centre Market Day from 9am at the Handicraft Centre in Lachlan St. Come along to find some wonderful items for sale including jams, preserves, home-grown fruit and vegetables, plants, handmade clothing items, home cooking, woodwork and many other handicrafts. Forbes Eisteddfod, The Music, Speech and Drama, Piano, Vocal and Schools Components of the Eisteddfod will take place at the Forbes Town Hall from 23-29 June, and the Dance will be at the Forbes High School from 14-22 July. Forbes Preschool 60th Anniversary Dinner. Entertainment by Gabe Middleton and meals by Eat Your Greens, Eugowra. Tickets $60 Each. Watch our Facebook Page for more Details. 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. 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 Golden Girls (formerly known as the 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 meeting at the Forbes Services Club, 2pm on the first Tuesday of each month. For more information phone Lyn Ward on 0417 536 619. Forbes Prostate Cancer Support Group meets at the Long Tan Room of the Forbes Services Memorial Club on the 3rd Tuesday of every 2nd (odd) month at 5.30 pm. For more more information phone Ray Martin on 0429 133 046 Narcotics Anonymous meeting every Tuesday night at 7pm at the Uniting Church Hall Forbes, 26 Brown Street.

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OUR Bloke Jarrod Amery How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like about living here? I’ve been living in the area for 13 years and bought a farm on the New Grenfell Road two years ago where we now live. I like the people, climate, agricultural landscape and close proximity to services. Where do you work and what do you enjoy about your work? I work on my own farm and leased farm land. I love being a farmer. I love the challenges associated with running a profitable business. What do you do to unwind after work or on weekends? I really enjoy shooting rats in the sheds at night with the kids, cooking a barbeque, motorbike riding in challenging terrain (Great Dividing Range) and going camping with the family.

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What are you really good at? I’m not sure if I’d call myself as “really good at”, but you generally become good at what you love and I love my wife and kids and being a role model to them. If you could have a super power, what would it be? Bring injustice in our world to its knees – poverty, abuse, sex trafficking, slavery, hunger, war, violence – to see people freed from these bondages. What is your pet hate? The lack of respect of others. Tell us about your best holiday ever. When I took my family on a camping trip to Broken Hill, Tibooburra and Innamincka to Cameron’s Corner.

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CLASSIFIEDS FORBES PHYSIOTHERAPY Linda Reilly APA Titled Sports Physiotherapist 3-5 Spring Street Forbes Phone: 6852 1000 GARAGE SALE Saturday 2nd June 27 York St. Exercise equipment, household & garden items and more Rooms, Patios, Cladding & Carports (BL83737C) As on TV. Phone 6862 5886 www.pictonbros.com.au WINE BARRELS FOR SALE Half wine barrels $130 each Full wine barrels $250 each Ph: Parkes Brick & Pavers 6862 2253

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Keeping you fit for life

Is Knee Cracking OK? Many people experience a painless cracking, grating or popping sensation when bending the knee. The medical term for this is crepitus. A study by McCoy et al looked at 250 normal knees and found that 99% had patellofemoral crepitus. One must then ask: “What causes joint crepitus and does it really matter?” Whilst knee crepitus is often a symptom of patellofemoral pain syndrome and osteoarthritis, no research to date has shown a causal link between the crepitation noise and actual joint pathology. Most people experience one of four types of crepitus. The first occurs when a tendon snaps over a bone. It can be palpated and is often described as a hollow clunk. The second occurs inside the joint when the two joint surfaces separate. A vacuum is created forming gas bubbles in the joint fluid. When these pop a loud “crack” is often heard. One study showed no signs of joint arthritis after years of habitual knuckle cracking. The third cause is when patellofemoral movement is not smooth. This can cause a fine crunching noise and can be measured with vibration arthrography. Vibrations are decreased or lost in joints with osteoarthritis probably due to decreased joint lubrication. The fourth occurs when joint fluid is pushed behind a slightly rough patella surface as the knee bends. It is good to distinguish what type of cracking your knee makes. If it is not painful and falls into one of the above categories we should see crepitus not as a sign of joint pathology, but as a sign that our joints are mobile and well lubricated.

For the fitness of you, Linda Reilly

Linda Reilly

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Busy Weekend For Golfers Forbes golfers enjoyed three days of golf last weekend with a Legends Pro-Am on Friday, Mens Stroke comp on Saturday and the Sunday Stableford Medley. On Friday 110 players, including 32 professionals, contested the Legends Pro-Am. The pros had a three-way tie for 1st place, with Martin Petersen (Bega), John Onions (Vic) and Bryce Mawhinney (Young) finishing on 1-under. There were 18 clubs represented among the club players, who contested Stableford in three men’s grades and a ladies grade, as well as numerous NTP’s. Forbes players featured well in the prizes, with Jim Carpenter (A-grade scratch), Peter Dawson (A-grade Stableford), Graham Newport (B-grade Stableford), Stuart French (B-grade Stableford runner-up) and Jenny Fletcher (ladies Stableford runnerup) all taking home prizes. The pros found the course challenging and voted the greens the best they had played on this year. Thanks to the Forbes Shire and the many other valuable sponsors for helping to make this happen again.

Saturday was a stroke event, sponsored by B&C Autos. Many of the field of 65 had played on Friday and managed to find ways to drop shots with ease. In the A-division, Neil McMillan took the winner’s spot with 70 nett on count back from Stuart French (70 nett). The B-division went to Andrew McDonald (67 nett) ahead of Tom Edols (68) who showed that straight and consistent can return a good score. The ball sweep went to 74 nett on count back, with the lucky recipients being: 67 – A McDonald; 68 – T Edols, F Donohoe; 69 – B Squires, D Rhodes; 70 – N McMillan, S French; 72 – R Taylor, T Griffiths; 73 – D Bayley, P Pymont, M Collits, L Byrne and 74 – M Westwood, R Borger, P Dawson, C McMillan. The NTP’s went to: 9th – A Borger; 18th – S Sallaway. Sunday had the usual Stableford Medley. The winner was Ron Morris with 37 points, feeling he was being chased by Barb Drabsch who finished on 36 points. There was no ball sweep. The NTP’s went to: 9th – Bess Shields; 18th – Barb Drabsch.

Netball News The Saturday competition of the Forbes Netball Association (FNA) was in full swing last weekend when all players received their team uniforms. Coaches are still needed for all the teams and volunteers are asked to come forward. Thank you in anticipation. New players are still welcome in all divisions and anyone interested in playing should send an email to secretary.forbesnetball@ gmail.com or come to the office on Saturday. Friday Netball Friday netball will be organised from 5pm till 6pm each week, through school terms. Friday netball is free to all boys and girls who would like to learn more skills and have fun playing netball. Players do not have to be registered or play Saturday competition to join in. Anyone interested in volunteering help at Friday netball is very welcome. New coaches and new umpires wanting to learn should join in the session.

Regional Carnivals There are two regional carnivals in the next two weeks where an 11 years team will be playing. Boys and girls turning 10 or 11 in 2018 can play in the teams. An 11 years team has been entered for the Dubbo regional carnival on 27th May. The first 10 players to nominate for each carnival will make up the team. Parents may email as above, or come to the office on Saturday to nominate. A bus will be running to the carnivals and all players and parents can travel on the bus provided. Parkes carnival will have private transport. Volunteer umpires are needed for all carnivals.

Canteen Duty Parents and teams are rostered to do canteen duty each week. The canteen is the main fundraiser of the FNA and thank you to the parents who have already volunteered working in the canteen.

Croquet News Week ending 19th May Well done to the croquet members who supported the seniors and participated in the Relay for Life 2018. A big effort! A good turnout for our Tuesday golf croquet day, with the winners of three games being Bruce Field, Veva MacCullagh, Kevin Rubie and Dorelle Scott. Saturday’s Aussie croquet started out in a foggy and wet morning with only 16 members participating. I am afraid that winter has struck! Only three winners of the three games that day. They were John H. Browne, Bob Murray and Harley Stewart. By Harley Stewart

The Croquet Club is always looking for new members. If you would like to have a game, they meet each Tuesday and Saturday.