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MUSIC TO THE EARS... Forbes local Shannen Toole, won over judges with her remarkable rendition of ‘They just keep moving the line” in the Open section of the Forbes Services Club Talent Quest Grand Final.

Forbes Talent On Display At Quest

The Forbes Services Club Talent Quest revealed the splendid talents hidden within the community of Forbes. An audience of more than 300 people were astounded by the remarkable performances showcased at the Talent Quest Grand Final which was hosted by the Forbes Services Memorial Club last Friday. The competition consisted of three heats held during May of which 25 finalists were eventually selected to battle it out during the Grand Final. To move onto the final, contenders had to score 61 points from the judges. With $1,600 in prize money to be won, the stakes were high and contestants came from as far as Young, Ungarie and even visitors from New Zealand, to try and claim their share.

Two independent judges from 2PK and ROK FM, John Daskey and Elliott Kinsela had the very challenging task to determine the ultimate winner, with each performance being as good as the one before. Forbes dominated the Open division results with all winners being locals. This section was of very high standard and extremely competitive. Shannen Toole took out first place; second place went to Jade McGovern and third to Amanda Williams. In the Junior division, Birdee Sideris won first place, Gracey Denham Jones came second and Georgia Sideris was awarded third. Winner of the Sub-junior division was Anabelle Van Wyk, Ruby Markwort (second) and Gemma Ellis (third).

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THUMBS ... COUNCIL COMMENTS It’s been another massive weekend for sport in Forbes and it was especially great to see the town buzzing with a large range of junior sport. We have had some big carnivals to town which have a major impact on the local economy. It’s a significant benefit to local businesses and accommodation venues with people travelling from right across the state. As well as providing opportunities to play against other teams and skill levels, these carnivals are vital to keep Forbes moving forward. The National Carp Control Plan hosted a briefing to discuss the integrated strategy for the control of carp, as we know that they are a real problem in our Lachlan River. The plan aims to help recover the health of Australian waterways and aquatic biodiversity and is based on thorough and measured approaches, ensuring the benefits and risks of carp biocontrol are understood and the right recommendations are made to government. The carp virus, Cyprinid herpes virus 3, is

THUMBS UP To the Forbes Motorcycle Club committee and volunteers for their first motocross meeting held recently. This, after a prolonged interval caused by vandalism and theft of supplies and equipment, which the club had worked hard to obtain over a period of time. The meeting was run exceptionally well considering the roadblocks they have had to endure. My thumb goes up to them!

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THUMBS UP To our local ambulance services and officers as well as our local police services and officers who recently attended an accident which involved my family. Their compassion and dedication to my family’s needs in this stressful situation was first class. They were also assisted by caring neighbours and relatives, who we are also grateful to have.

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a naturally-occurring disease first observed to kill large numbers of carp in 1997 in Germany. A critical challenge for the National Carp Control Plan is to demonstrate how we can manage carp that are killed by the disease in a way which minimises impacts on water quality, people, livestock and na-

tive species. Congratulations go to Tom Drane for his fantastic effort in Illinois at the AMA Flat Track Grand Nationals. He has done Forbes proud. Councillor Jeff Nicolson

FORBES SHIRE COUNCIL “Serving the Community” Public Notices

NEXT COUNCIL MEETING WILL BE HELD THURSDAY 21ST JUNE AT 1PM REQUESTS FOR TENDER Tenders are invited for the below. Tenders, addressed to the General Manager, are to be lodged either by hand, post or Council’s e-tendering portal Tenderlink by the closing dates. For further information contact Engineering and Technical Services Department on 68502374 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. • Provision of Traffic Control Services - Notice 2018/6 Closing Date 4.00pm Friday 8 June 2018 • Provision of Cleaning Services (Public Amenities) - Notice 2018/7 Closing Date 4.00pm Friday 22 June 2018. • Supply of Base and Sub-Base Gravel for Road Pavements - Notice 2018/8 Closing Date 4.00pm Friday 22 June 2018.

IMPOUNDED RAMS Council intends to sell by tender 2 impounded Poll Dorset Rams. Written tenders will be received up until 12 noon Friday 8 June. Tenders, addressed to the General Manager are to be lodged either by hand or email to forbes@forbes.nsw.gov.au by the closing date. The successful tenderer must at their own cost remove the rams by 4pm 8 June. The rams can be inspected by calling Environmental Services on 6850 2344.

BREAKFAST WORKSHOPS Council will be hosting two breakfast workshops at Bedgerebong Hall and Garema Hall on the 20th and 21st June respectively. The workshops will start at 7.30am with breakfast provided. Farm families are invited to come along and have their say on the needs of rural producers now and into the future in Forbes Shire. Please tell your friends and neighbours. To rsvp for catering purposes email community@forbes.nsw.gov.au with your name and the workshop you will be attending.

BIOSECURITY WEEDS NOTICE To all Landholders in the Forbes Local Control Authority area. The optimum time to control African Boxthorn and Galvanised Burr is from June to September for chemical control with an approved herbicide. Mechanical removal can be undertaken anytime of the year with regrowth sprayed the following season. African Boxthorn under State Priority Weed Objectives is classified under Asset Protection (Central West Regional Weed Management Plan) and is a weed of National Significance, so control is required under Section 22 of the Biosecurity Act 2015- General Biosecurity Duty. Forbes Shire Council’s Weed Officer will be undertaking inspections targeting African Boxthorn throughout the winter months. Any concerns relating to this matter can be directed to Tina Smart, Noxious Weed Officer, 6850 2376.

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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Pet Owners: Forbes Shire Council would like to remind dog owners who walk the lake that their pets must be kept on a leash at all times for the safety of the public. General Manager Steve Loane said that as custodians of the lake area, council is determined to ensure that the area is able to be enjoyed by all members of the community. “One of the best aspects of Lake Forbes is that it hosts a wide variety of activities- from walkers and joggers to families having picnics,” said Steve. “Dogs off the lead are not conducive to the safety of these users, so we need to make sure that they are appropriately controlled.” Fines of up to $220 may apply to individuals found with dogs off the lead. For more information contact councils Environment Services and Planning department on (02) 6850 2344. Win A Swag At The Footy ‘What’s Your Plan B?’: Footy fans can win a swag this weekend at the Parkes Spaceman ver-

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QUESTION of the week sus Forbes Magpies match, thanks to the Forbes/Parkes Community Drug Action Team (CDAT). The match will take place on Sunday, 10th June from 2pm at Pioneer Oval in Parkes. Forbes/Parkes CDAT Chair, Melanie Suitor says the win a swag competition will dovetail the state-wide Plan B campaign which encourages punters to think about alternatives to driving home after a night out. Fans (who are over 18) could win a swag worth $250, simply by filling in an entry form and advising what their Plan B to get home will be. For more information please contact the Forbes/ Parkes CDAT Chair, Melanie Suitor on (02) 6861 2364.

Forbes Country Music Club president, Phil Redding presented Hannah Dun from Parkes with a guitar donated by the club, at this month’s muster held last Sunday. Hannah received this prize for being named dual junior overall winner in the Forbes Country Music Club Talent Quest held in May. She was very thrilled.

Political Presence In Parkes: National Party faithfuls from all over the Central West flocked to Parkes last Friday for the official opening of an electorate office of the Nationals’ Member for Riverina and Deputy Prime Minister, Michael McCormack. “This is a really important day for me and the Central West,” said Michael. “We are here to help, whether you vote for the Nationals or not. Please tell others to pop in.” The MP said he was in the process of appointing a full-time staff member for the office as he would not be able to be in Parkes all the time. “I will pop in as often as I can.”

Four Mayors from the Central West attended the opening of the Member for Riverina’s electorate office in Parkes. They are (L-R) Mayor of Temora Rick Firman, Mayor of Forbes Graeme Miller, Michael McCormack, Mayor of Parkes Ken Keith and Mayor of Weddin Shire Mark Liebich from Grenfell.

What is your favourite winter activity?

James Whalan: My favourite things to do in winter are to cook and sit in front of a wood fire.

Emma Amery: Watching my girls enjoy playing their Saturday sports.

Helen Field: Curling up beside the fire while watching movies.

Inland Rail Contracts Create New Jobs

The first load of Inland Rail concrete sleepers is unloaded at the rail alignment between Parkes and Narromine.

Economic benefits of the Inland Rail project are starting to roll in for the production and transport sectors. Twenty new jobs were created at Rocla’s Braemar concrete sleeper plant in Mittagong in the Southern Highlands after the company was awarded a $20 million contract to produce 200,000 sleepers for the first stage of the project in NSW. “The 200,000 concrete sleepers required for the Parkes to Narromine section of Inland Rail is the first of 1.5 million that will be required to build the full 1,700km length of the Inland Rail from Brisbane to Melbourne, opening a pipeline of further opportunities for Australian suppliers,” said Inland Rail

Program Delivery Director Simon Thomas. “The track between Parkes and Narromine will have Whyalla steel rail, Mittagong concrete sleepers and other material contracts from all over Australia.” Rail company, Pacific National is also benefiting by making the first delivery of sleepers to Peak Hill last month. Over the next six months, Pacific National will run a train once a week from Mittagong to Peak Hill carrying around 9,000 concrete sleepers each trip. “When it comes to hauling bulk freight, rail is the safest, most efficient and environmentally-friendly mode of transport,” said Pacific National President of Freight Andrew Adam.

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How To Get Your Dream Honeymoon Wouldn’t you rather go on a perfect honeymoon than receive a 4-slice toaster or a rubber-backed tartan travel rug? With the Helloworld Travel Bridal Registry, your family and friends can contribute towards the cost of your honeymoon, as their wedding gift to you. Helloworld Travel will help you choose your dream location and take care of all your travel needs. Your wedding guests then make contributions in your honour towards your honeymoon. We even supply cards to go out with your wedding invitations. It is this easy to turn your honeymoon dream into a reality. Wedding Away is another great service that Helloworld Travel Forbes offers. The friendly staff at Helloworld Travel Forbes can organise your wedding in a special location and take care of all the travel and accommodation for your entire wedding party and guests. Talk to one of the professional consultants and start planning today.

A Special Day With A Civil Celebrant Why not use a civil marriage celebrant to make your day special? Narelle Page Civil Celebrant is based in Parkes. Narelle specialises in all weddings, commitment ceremonies, renewal of vows and baby naming ceremonies. Narelle brings a strong sense of individualism to your special day to create a comfortable, interpersonal and memorable occasion for yourself and your guests. Why not choose to start your perfect day with a special ceremony by Narelle Page, Authorised Celebrant. For Bookings or any enquiries, contact Narelle on 0429 177 747 or email narellepagecelebrant@gmail.com

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For The Love Of Flowers Are you looking for the perfect Florist? Alice and her team at the Pink Orchid in Parkes happily service the entire Central West of NSW. The Pink Orchid team loves creating original and personalised arrangements for every occasion, including weddings!

Vintage Inspired Mobile Bar Vintage and rustic are definitely on trend for weddings and events and what better addition to your event could there be than Joan, the 1950’s inspired vintage mobile bar! AuRevoir Vintage Van adds an extra special element to your wedding or event. For the ultimate bar service, visit www.aurevoirvintagevan.com.au.

Specialising In All Things Flowers Organising your wedding flowers should be a wonderful and exciting experience. The flowers chosen show your style and personality. This could be anything from a classic floral design of round crisp roses, to a natural loose organic design of natives. Or why not make a statement and choose something outside the box with bright colourful flowers. At Roses are Red Florists, you are bound to find your perfect floral arrangement to

make your special day even more unforgettable. There are numerous options to choose from. Visit Roses are Red Florists located at 66 Rankin Street.

Three Tips For The Best Wedding Ever 1. Use a Wedding App or Hashtag: There are many great wedding apps to choose from for your big day. Some interactive apps allow guests to upload wedding photos into one curated place, while others keep your friends and family up on any wedding-related news. Why not create a clever hashtag and ask guests to tag all of their photos using it. 2. Give Out-of-Town Guests a Welcome Basket: Whether you’re hosting a destination wedding or a hometown bash, to show your appreciation, give welcome bags for guests staying at hotels. Include a few snacks, bottles of water, and a list of local resources, restaurants and cafes, plus any nearby attractions. If you’re able to splurge, throw in a bottle of wine, tasty local treats like an artisan cheese or chocolate and a guidebook. 3. Create a Well-Planned Seating Chart: A smart seating chart is vital to ensuring your guests have a good time. Why not name each table with something to do with the bride and groom for fun!

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Fireworks And The Family Pet

The Orange Male Voice Choir delighted audiences in a recent concert hosted by the Bogan Gate CWA.

Bogan Gate CWA Hosts Successful Concert

Bogan Gate CWA members were overwhelmed by the response from locals to our Orange Male Voice Choir concert held at the Bogan Gate Hall on Sunday. Our president, Marion McIntyre warmly welcomed 127 visitors who had travelled from Parkes, Forbes, Trundle, Tullamore, Tottenham, Orange, Condobolin, Bogan Gate and the 32 members of the choir. A special welcome was extended to Barbara Newton, the Deputy Mayor of Parkes Shire and to Shirley Edwards, group president of Oxley Group of CWA. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed listening to the choir of which the members varied in age. The choir sang a great variety of songs and they even sang a bracket of Beatles songs. The choir celebrated its

90th year in 2016. They have performed all over the world and around Australia and we were very proud to have them sing in Bogan Gate for the third time. We are very appreciative of the Northparkes Community Investment Program Grant we received from Northparkes Mine, which will help greatly towards our advertising costs. Our visitors were able to catch up with friends and meet the very friendly choir members and enjoy a delicious afternoon tea that was provided by our very capable CWA members. It was great to see so many happy people who had the best afternoon of entertainment and food at Bogan Gate.

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.

By Gail McKay

With it being the June long weekend, residents are reminded that this can be a trying time for dogs who may have an aversion to fireworks. Director of Planning and Growth with Forbes Shire Council, Paul Bennett said that though it can be stressful for some pets there are a number of things that you can do as an owner to minimise the impact. “Number one action to take would be to ensure that your pet is registered and the details are up to date. You can do this at council and the process is quick and easy and will help to identify your dog quickly if he or she escapes,” said Paul. “Keeping an eye on them is also important but avoid fussing over your pet too much and try to engage them in normal inside activities.” “Your local vet may also be able to recommend some new treatment options for managing noise phobias.” For more information, contact council’s Environment Services and Planning department on (02) 6850 2344 or your local veterinarian.

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Biggest Steer Weight Gain Ever? Jemalong Wool Weekly Market Update 30,439 bales were offered to the trade and strong demand was evident from the outset. The majority of the merino spectrum was swept further into record territory and by the final hammer prices had generally risen by 40-60 cents, leaving the NRI 43 cents dearer at 2,076. The skirting market behaved very similarly to the fleece, small impurities e.g. colour or cott, were basically overlooked as buyers scrambled to secure meaningful quantity. Prices generally increased by 40-80 cents, wools finer than 18 micron and those carrying less than 4% vegetable matter recording the largest gains. The crossbred sector had another week of mixed results, 30 to 32 micron again failed to attract strong support and recorded little movement. 25 to 28 microns on the other hand, were strongly contested, pushing prices up by 25-55 cents. A limited offering of oddments received solid support, which was reflected in the three carding indicators rising by over 11 cents. Next week will see 27,270 bales rostered for sale Nationally.

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A greedy Senepol/Angus cross steer has recorded a whopping 4.6kg daily weight gain during the Callide Dawson Beef Carcase Competition in Queensland, the highest mid-term weight gain in its 30 year history. The 24-month-old steer, one of three entered by first time exhibitors Clayton and Sarah Maynard, Southern Star Rural, Canowindra NSW, currently leads the pack of 143 competition steers at the 53 day mark of their feedlot preparation. Senepols are leading the way for breed results too with the top four exhibits doing 3.41kg/day, ahead of the overall competition average of 2.87kg/day. Owner Clayton Maynard from Canowin-

dra, integrated Senepols alongside a composite breeder herd when he began his operation eight years ago, with this indulgent steer sired by 5 Star 130509. Clayton credited genetic selection as the secret to the steer’s surprising success having been a middle of the range animal when he left for the competition. “At the time I didn’t think this particular steer was a stand out, he wasn’t an overly big calf and was middle of the range for weight,” he said. “I think we are doing a good job, but entering a competition like this provides positive afirmation on the decisions we have made. I think that’s vital for decision making down the track.” A selection of quality Senepol and Senepol/Angus and Senepol/Charolais bulls are available for sale from Southern Star Rural in Canowindra. Call Clayton Maynard on 0439 029 204 for more information.

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THE BOOKNook

Title: Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine Author: Gail Honeyman Length: 400 pages Published: 19th March 2018 Eleanor Oliphant leads a simple life. She wears the same clothes to work every day and eats the same meal deal for lunch every day. Eleanor Oliphant is happy. Nothing is missing from her carefully timetabled life. Except sometimes, everything. One simple act of kindness is about to shatter the walls Eleanor has built around herself. An astonishing story that powerfully depicts the loneliness of life and the simple power of a little kindness.

HEARTYRecipe CHICKEN AND CORN SOUP

Add this soup recipe to your repertoire for a quick, delicious and healthy meal. Ingredients: • 20g butter • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped • 5 chicken thigh fillets, trimmed and sliced • 1 litre Massel chicken style liquid stock • 2 x 420g cans creamed corn • 2 x 125g cans corn kernels, drained • 1 tablespoon brown sugar • 1/4 cup sour cream • 1/3 cup chopped coriander leaves

SOLVE THEPuzzle

Method: • Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, then add the chicken and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the stock, creamed corn, corn kernels and sugar. Bring to the boil then simmer for 15 minutes or until the chicken is very tender and you’re happy with the consistency. • Remove from the heat and stir through the sour cream, add salt and pepper. Top with the coriander and serve.

SAVE ALife

Looking for something to keep the family occupied during the cold wintery months? Try your hand at Ubongo! Ubongo is a fast-paced and easy-to-learn geometric puzzle game. Players race against the timer and against each other to solve a puzzle of interlocking shapes. The faster you solve the puzzle, the more gems you get. The player with the most valuable gem treasure after nine rounds of solving puzzles wins!

WORLD BLOOD DONOR DAY – 14TH JUNE

Australian Red Cross World Blood Donor Day is a reminder of the importance of blood donation. One in three people will need blood in their lifetime, while just one in 30 people currently donate. Donate and you could save a life!

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OUR Bloke Phil Redding

WIN A FAMILY PASS

to IWA Pro Wrestling Wild West Tour at Forbes Services Club on 22nd June Complete the below entry form and return it to PO Box 251 Canowindra 2804, or enter online via our website www.forbesphoenix.com.au for your chance to win. Entries close 2pm, Tuesday 19th June Name: Address: Email: Phone:

How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like about living here? I have been living in Forbes for seven years now. I’m not a city person and have always been a country boy. Where do you work and what do you enjoy about your work? Since retiring I have been involved in the Forbes Country Music Club of which I am the current club president. I really enjoy playing music in bands. What do you do to unwind after work or on weekends? I love playing guitar and listening to music on weekends. What are you really good at? I’m a good guitarist and singer. If you could have a super power, what would it be? If I had a super power, I would get rid of bad people and keep good people. What is your pet hate? My pet hate would have to be liars and deceitful people. Tell us about your best holiday ever. My best holiday has to be diving in the Maldives for sunken wrecks.

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FORBES PHYSIOTHERAPY Linda Reilly APA Titled Sports Physiotherapist 3-5 Spring Street Forbes Ph: 6852 1000 NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING for the FORBES BUSINESS CHAMBER will be held at the Forbes Services Memorial Club, Templar Street, FORBES on the 5 July 2018 at 6.00pm 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

Continued from page 1 Event organisers and professional performers, Bill Kosseris and Kirsten Minnick from Kosmik Country, noted that the contestants were extremely talented. “The talent blew us away. The performances here were as good as what you would see on The Voice,” said Bill. The level of judging was very strict across a broad range of criteria such as speech, diction and the audience’s reaction, to mention just a few. Due to the immense success and popularity of this Talent Quest, the Forbes Services Club has decided to host another competition this year taking place during September and October.

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Keeping you fit for life

Does Golf Make Your Back Hurt? Injuries to the lower back are one of the most common golf related problems. The incidence of lower back pain in the male golfer is between 25% to 36% and between 22% to 27 % in females. It has been reported to account for up to 52% of all injuries in recreational golfers and 24% of injuries in professional golfers. The injury mechanism of nearly half of all lower back injuries in golf is due to the swing. The modern golf swing has been shown to produce large forces on the lower back, which change directions rapidly during the swing. Because golf is played in a slightly forward flexed position, along with the asymmetrical, rotational nature of the swing, the forces the joints in the lower back are subject to are quite high. The compression force on the spine during the swing has been shown to be up to eight times body weight. How to prevent getting back pain. Maintenance of good mobility in the hips and thoracic and lumbar spine is important. This may require a regular exercise programme at home along with a good warm up before you play, whilst using proper technique when lifting your bag and bending through the knees when retrieving the ball. If you already have lower back pain consider slowing your back swing down. Make sure your weight properly shifts to your back foot and your hips rotate during the back swing. Also, avoid placing your feet too far apart during the address phase as this limits hip rotation later in the swing and increases stresses on the lower back. For the fitness of you Linda Reilly

Linda Reilly

B.APP.Sc(PHTY),M.HLTH.Sc(PHTY),M.A.P.A.

APA Titled Sports Physiotherapist 3-5 Spring Street Forbes NSW 2871 Telephone 02 6852 1000

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21 Jun 21 Jun Dorelle Grady from Parkes and Yvonne Glasson of the National Party committee in Forbes attended the opening of Michael McCormack’s office in Parkes last Friday.

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22 Jun 22 Jun Forbes Mayor Graeme Miller also attended the opening of Michael McCormack’s office in Parkes where he met up with Mayor of Temora Rick Firman.

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Member for Riverina Michael McCormack opened an office in Parkes. Vince Toohey (right) attended the occasion where he met Michael.

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Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Also at the opening were (L-R) Margaret Swift (Eugowra), Catherine McCormack, Terry McClearly (Parkes) and Max Swift (Eugowra).

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Landmark Harcourts Auction of 671 Mount Tallabung Rd at 10am at Forbes Services Memorial Club. Ian Simpson & Co Auctions of Lot 9-10 Hay Street, Condobolin & 115 Little's Road, Forbes at Forbes Inn 9:30am registration and 10:00am auction start. 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 Shire Council Meeting at 1pm at the Council Chambers. Ian Simpson & Co Auction of ''The Valley'' 123 Googodery Road, Cumnock Onsite, 9:00am registration and 9:30am auction start. Forbes Business Chamber Cocktail Party with Best Selling author Nicole Alexander. 6-8pm at Platypus Gallery. $45 per person. For more information contact the Forbes Business Chamber on 0418 447 139 or check out the Forbes Business Chamber on Facebook. Forbes Business Chamber Lunch with An Uncommon Woman, Nicole Alexander. 12pm for 12.30pm start at Forbes Golf Club with catering by Eat Your Greens. $75 per person, tickets available at Little Extras, ChapterTwo and Undercover Sleepwear. For more information, contact the Forbes Business Chamber on 0418 447 139. IWA Pro Wrestling Wild West Tour at Forbes Services Memorial Club.

Ian Simpson & Co Auctions of 444 Rivers Road, Canowindra & 16 Canowindra Street, Canowindra at Canowindra Services Club. 2:30pm registration and 3:00pm auction start. 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. Parkes Christian School High School Expo and year 7 Information Evening, 6.30pm. Barbecue and refreshments provided. 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. Members come from Canberra, Temora, Forbes, Eugowra, etc. All details on our website: http://recover. itmatters.com.au Golden Girls (formally 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 information phone Ray Martin on 0429 133 046

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Friday 8 June 2018 Page 11

FORBES SPORT

Busy Times On The Golf Course Saturday’s men’s event was the Monthly Medal, sponsored by BWR Accountants and Advisors. The field of 64 players had few standout scores and many calamities. The A-grade winner was Peter Nixon, who was surprised to see that his score of 75 nett was enough to take the medal honours. Runner-up on count back, was Ecky Dawson on 76 nett. The B-grade went to Graham Newport with a nett 70, the best score of the day. Runner-up was Martin Cahill, whose 73 nett was very gallant indeed. The C-grade produced a wide range of results. Ash Tucker compiled 71 nett to be the winners. Runner-up was Graeme Hopkins with 73 nett, and who was especially pleased to enter the winners circle. The ball sweep went to 76 nett on count back, going to: 70 – G Newport; 71 – A Tucker; 73 – G Hopkins, M Cahill; 74 – B Slack-Smith, A Borger, D Clarke, F Hanns; 75 – P Nixon and 76 – G Webb, P Dawson, B Everest, K Herbert, J Betland, P Barnes, J Haley, S French. The NTP’s went to: 9th – Richard Nixon; 18th – Paul Kay.

On Sunday the 27-hole Mixed Foursomes Championship was played, with fifteen pairings participating. The scratch winners were A Dukes/ S Crosby with a total of 131. Their win was set up by a steadfast 85 scratch on the first 18-holes. Scratch runners-up, on count back, were A Grierson/ K Stirling with a 136 total. The handicap winner honours also went to Dukes/Crosby, with a total of 109.5. Runners-up went to Stephen and Eve Uphill on 114.5. The Uphill’s produced the best nett on the final-9 but they could not overcome some unfortunate penalties incurred on the 9th hole. The ball sweep went to 116.5, going to: Dukes/Crosby, Uphill/Uphill, A Cogswell/ Davies and Taylor/Cripps. The NTP’s went to: 9th – D Rhodes; 18th – T Griffiths. The 9th hole brought many pairings undone, especially on the final-9. While 3’s were common, so too were 5’s and worse. The real shocker was a ‘9’. By Short Putt

Croquet News Week ending 2nd June On Tuesday, 29th May golf croquet saw a large number of members attending the day’s games with two groups having to follow on. The morning had Veva MacCullagh, Bob Murray, Robin Pols, Libby Smart and Marj Styles as the winners of three games. A frosty start to Saturday, 2nd June and yet again we had another good turnout, with four visitors bringing the number of people attending to 31 in total. Welcome back to regular visitors to our town, Barry Shearing and Helen Moore. Another welcome to Gay Mitchell and Jennie Arthur, on their first visit. The winners of three games on this day were Cherylin Cole, John MacCullagh, Bob Murray, Robin Pols and Bill Scott. Well done to all! The birthday lunch for this month was held at the Forbes Services Memorial Club on Tuesday, 5th June. The Croquet Club is always looking for new members. If you would like to have a game, we meet every Tuesday and Saturday. By Harley Stewart

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