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16 Coolabah Street 9:30am to 10:00am 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bathrooms, 1 Car Accom....$225,000 23 Parkes Road 10:30am to 11:00am 5 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, 4 Car Accom....$690,000 53 Calarie Road 11:30am to 12:00pm 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bathrooms, 1 Car Accom....$AUCTION Kathryn Gleeson (Forbes Acting Community & Allied Health Manager) and Brenda Hurst (Forbes Women’s Health Nurse) receiving the Spotless ‘Keeping People Healthy’ award from Tim Robinson (Contract Manager with Spotless) at the Western NSW Local Health District’s awards.

Wellness Hub Wins Health Award

The Forbes High School Wellness Hub has again proven its significance by being named winner in the Spotless ‘Keeping People Healthy’ category at the Western NSW Local Health District’s Living Quality & Safety Health and Innovation Awards held recently in Dubbo. The Spotless ‘Keeping People Healthy’ award is aimed at initiatives that promote healthy choices, prevent ill health and improves the overall health and wellbeing of the community. In 2016, Forbes High School observed an increase in complex, student psychosocial needs, impacting the mental health and wellbeing of their students. This project aimed to establish a Wellness Hub on site and increase access to health services. A multi-disciplinary team was established to create the Wellness

Hub, provide outreach services and evaluate progress. An impressive 207 occasions of service were recorded during the first 12 months of operation. An extract from the Summary of Award Winners said: “This is an excellent example of how a locally-led project can improve health outcomes for youth and families.” Staff and teams from across the Local Health District submitted entries leading up to the awards, with projects focussing on ways better health results can be achieved for patients through innovation. In total, 77 projects were received across 10 project award categories. Award finalists presented their projects at a symposium, allowing projects to be showcased to staff and managers from across the district so that innovative ideas could be shared.

119 Farnell Street 12:30pm to 1:00pm 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bathrooms, 2 Car Accom....$225,000 27 York Street 1:30pm to 2:00pm 4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, 2 Car Accom....$290,000

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170-172 Farnell St, Forbes 10-10:30am 61 Oberon St, Eugowra 10-10:30am 6 Paterson St, Forbes 10:45am-11:15am 52 Back Yamma Rd, Forbes 11:30am-11:45am ‘’Peppertree’’ 54 Hillview Lane, Eugowra 12-12:45pm 1 Palmer Cres, Forbes 12:15pm-12:45pm

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COUNCIL COMMENTS The dry weather conditions we are experiencing at present is causing havoc for farmers and are a real concern to the livestock industry. An enormous amount of money is being spent on hay from down south to feed stock. Unfortunately, some farms have no choice but to destock and with this comes the loss of breeding stock. If you have the ear of our politicians, please ask them to put subsidies in place to assist in recovery when it eventually rains. The last thing farmers need is more loans. The development on the Bunnings site will commence shortly. Council has forwarded our trades list for the developer to use our local businesses. If you have not registered your details, please contact Forbes Shire Council on (02) 6850 2300. The Forbes flood study draft report has been received and Council will be working their way through that document over the next few weeks. On that note have a great week, God bless. Regards, Phyllis Miller OAM

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THUMBS UP To the Webers Circus. They were fantastic! It’s a must see, so affordable and fun for the whole family. I hope they come back next year.

THUMBS UP To the lady who stopped and let me use her phone when I was stuck at the river. Could only happen when I leave mine at home! Thank you very much, it’s great to see there are still decent people around.

THUMBS UP To Southsea Seafoods for supplying fresh seafood directly from the Sydney Fish Market every Thursday to Forbes.

THUMBS UP To the girls at the Heritage Cafe who made my little mate’s first communion extra special.

FORBES SHIRE COUNCIL “Serving the Community” Public Notices

NEXT COUNCIL MEETING WILL BE HELD THURSDAY 19TH JULY AT 1PM SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM Council will run school holiday activities again this July, and welcomes all youth and families to attend. Movie night: Friday, 6th July at the Forbes Youth & Community Centre. Ferdinand (2017, rated G) at 4.30pm and The Greatest Showman (2017, rated PG) at 6.45pm. Free entry, popcorn and drinks $1.50 Arvos @ the YACC: Thursdays and Fridays- 12th, 13th, 19th & 20th July at the Forbes Youth & Community Centre. Free BBQ lunches, games and activities. YACC doors open 1pm - 5pm. For more information please contact Council’s Youth Officer, Lauren Cook, on (02) 6850 2357 or email youth@forbes.nsw.gov.au

FREE CHILD RESTRAINT CHECKS Forbes Shire Council are making sure that children are safe and secure on car journeys with free child restraint checks provided by RMS Authorised Child Restraint Fitters next week. This year’s child restraint checking day will be held on Thursday 5 July from 8am - 11am at Forbes Pre School Kindergarten. There will be a parents/carers session from 8am - 9.30am, followed by an open session from 9.30am - 11am. Bookings for the checks are essential, phone 6861 2364 to secure your place.

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Forbes Shire Council is seeking Expressions of interest for the sale of 2 x 3 metre manual sheep ramps and 2 x travelling irrigators. Inspections can be arranged by appointment only by phoning 0417 803 577. Loading of goods are buyers responsibility Expressions of interest are to be placed in the Tender box addressed to the General Manager at Town Hall Administration office, 2 Court Street Forbes. Closing date 5pm Friday 20th July 2018

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST “TRADIES GUIDE” Council is seeking information from interested trade services providers to be included in Council’s “Tradies Guide”. Providers are encouraged to send the following information to www.forbes@forbes.nsw.gov.au • Business Name • Contact Information (including phone and email) • ABN • Licence Number Submissions close Tuesday 17 July 2018. For further information please contact Council’s Economic Development Officer 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 tired? New to town or have been here for generations? Nominees must be available for the workshop on 22nd July. To apply send an email to community@forbes.nsw. gov.au, listing your full contact details and your reasons for applying by Wednesday, 11th July. Enquiries to Nina Hooper on (02) 6850 2300.

Forming friendships... Year 5 students from Forbes Shire primary schools spent three fun filled days at Lake Burrendong Sport & Recreation Camp.

Inter-school friendships formed: Approximately 150 Year 5 students from Forbes Shire primary schools, spent three days at Lake Burrendong Sport & Recreation Camp last week. The annual excursion allows students from the four local primary schools to learn and grow together over three days, and is proudly subsidised by Forbes Shire Council. It is a way for these students to make connections before they head to high school. Once at Lake Burrendong, the students participated in a variety of fun and challenging activities. Forbes Shire Council has been supporting this excursion for several years. Another chance to have your say: After our recent discussions with the community around Council’s levels of service we are now looking for 20 enthusiastic shire residents to take part in a one day workshop to fine-tune our overarching Community Strategic Plan. If you are a big thinker with lots of ideas for our amazing shire then this is the opportunity for you. We are looking for a panel that reflects the diversity of Forbes and for people who will have a say. Are you from the farming sector, a volunteer, a sportsperson, have a business, are into the arts, represent the indigenous community, or are you an active young person or re-

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Volunteer/s needed for Parkrun startup: We would love to start a Parkrun in Forbes/Parkes but need a passionate community member or small team to make it happen. There is a lot of support and help offered from the head office, but the drive must come locally. If anyone is interested in leading the project please contact eventsupportau@parkrun.com. Parkrun is a simple concept: turn up and walk, jog or run 5km or if you’re a junior then 2km. It doesn’t matter how fast you go. It doesn’t matter what you’re wearing. What matters is taking part. Parkrun is all about inclusiveness and wellbeing.

What is your favourite shop in Forbes?

Gabrielle Boland: My favourite shop is Woolies because they always have fresh food and great service.

School Holidays: The last day of school for Term 2 is today. We wish all families a safe and happy holiday break. School resumes on Tuesday 24th July. Kerry May: Spotlight. I love shopping there!

Forbes Pony Club member, Katie Townsend travelled to the Central Coast this week to compete in the State Showjumping Championships.

Bec Howarth: Cafe Aglio & Olio. They have good coffee and food and also great service.

Care For Farmers – Donate Small

As the current winter continues to be a mostly sunny one, the drought tends to pop up in many conversations. One woman has decided it is not good enough to just talk about it, but to do something for the farmers. “We can all help to give the farmers a hand up,” said Karen White. She started last Thursday asking her friends on Facebook to put together a care package and immediately had a wonderful response. “Getting animal feed is priority for the farmers at the moment, which means there might not be much left for other daily necessities.” Karen’s idea is to put together packages

with anything from toothpaste to teabags, something for the kids or something to help mum and dad wind down. “A bottle of wine and a bag of nuts could give them some time to relax and not think about the drought for a while.” Karen said the idea was not to spend a fortune and as little as $4 items would make a difference. She also suggested bags of dog biscuits to help keep the working dogs fed. Karen will be collecting donations for the next two weeks and a friend will help with the distribution. Donations can be dropped off at 50 Hilda Street in Forbes.

An example of a care package to help out farmers.

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Local Musos Shine At Dubbo Country Music Awards

Nev Molloy and Kate Daniel shared a celebratory moment.

The second Macquarie Inn Dubbo Country Music Spectacular and Awards organised by Mal Norton Entertainment, was held during June and three of our very own local country music artists were a stand-out. Forbes-born musician, Nev Molloy was acknowledged with the Richard “Ritchie” Homes Lifetime Achievement Living Legend Award. Kate (Speedy) Daniel from Bogan Gate received the Rod Pilon Transport Award for services to country music and Forbes’ Charmaine Pout was awarded the Split Image Audio Award for services to country music. The event was hosted by Peter Leslie with some of Australia’s biggest artists performing in front of masses of people.

Charmaine Pout with her award for services to country music.

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HOT PROPERTY

Eugowra - "Peppertree", 54 Hillview Lane

AUCTION FRIDAY 3RD AUGUST FORBES INN VENDORS MOVING ON "Peppertree" 54 Hillview Lane, EUGOWRA

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- Unique property located just outside the village of Eugowra - Comprising * 15.68 HA(38.74 acres), divided into 4 main paddocks - 4 bedroom house,3 with fans, and built-ins. - Outside fantastic media room on deck, laundry with coolroom cheryl.newsom@iansimpsonandco.com - Fireplace, split system aircon, house rewired 12 months ago, wooden floors View and carpet throughout. Curtains, vertical drapes and wooden venetians. 7th Jul 12.00pm-12:45pm - Cattle yards, chicken pens, hay shed, storage shed and a granny flat 13th July, 21st July, 27th July potential. Information Memorandum Available 11.00am - 11.45am - Town water, tanks, a bore with pumps and troughs to 3 paddocks, dam in 4th - Comprehensive Information Memorandum available on request *approx - "Peppertree" 54 Hillview Lane, Eugowra will be auctioned, unless sold -prior.

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Auction: 11.00 am Friday 3rd August 2018 Location: Forbes Inn Hotel

OWNERS MOVING ON

This property represents a unique lifestyle opportunity, with *15.68 ha (38.74 acres) close to town with town water available. Troughs are to 3 paddocks and a dam in the 4th. The house has 4 bedrooms, 3 with built-ins and fans, and carpet and wooden floors throughout. With the fabulous media room outside this is a great space for entertaining with family and friends. There is a building with granny flat potential, chicken yards, sheds, steel cattle yards and 3 tanks, so water is no issue. This is suitable for running horses, cattle, and cropping and a property that rarely comes on the market.

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OUR Bloke Martin Cahill How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like about living here? I have lived in Forbes my whole life. I like the fact that I can walk around town and say hello and have a friendly conversation with everyone. Where do you work and what do you enjoy about your work? I own and operate Cahill’s Footwear and have done so for the past 33 years along with my father Harry. I am very lucky to have great staff and enjoy being able to serve, meet and greet many friendly people each day. What do you do to unwind after work or on weekends? I enjoy spending time with my partner Rachel and our children and grandchildren. Also, I’m told I am the worst golfer in Forbes but that is where you will find me every Saturday after work with my mates and a few beers. What are you really good at? Tying up shoelaces.

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FORBES PHYSIOTHERAPY Linda Reilly APA Titled Sports Physiotherapist 3-5 Spring Street Forbes Ph: 6852 1000 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

Baker’s Cyst A baker’s cyst, also known as a popliteal cyst, is a swelling at the back of the knee joint. Baker’s cysts are fairly common and are associated with chronic swelling within the knee joint. They occur, most frequently, secondary to degenerative disease within the knee joint such as osteoarthritis or meniscal degeneration. The main sign that a baker’s cyst is present will be a bulge and a feeling of tightness behind the knee. This may be tender to touch with pain and stiffness often worsening as the knee is straightened after activity or when squatting or kneeling. Just as a door hinge requires oil to reduce friction and allow smooth movement, similarly, the cartilage and tendons in the knee joint rely on a lubricating fluid called synovial fluid. Synovial fluid circulates around the knee joint and in and out of various fluid sacs called bursae that communicate with the knee joint. Sometimes when a structure within the knee joint is damaged or inflamed too much fluid is produced. If this fluid gets trapped in the popliteal bursae it is called a baker’s cyst. If a baker’s cyst is suspected the whole knee joint should be assessed thoroughly as treatment involves treatment of the underlying cause. Once the cause has been addressed the swelling generally settles down. Sometimes the bursae might be drained or surgically removed but if the underlying cause of the swelling is not corrected the swelling will just return. Strengthening exercises for the lower limb can help to improve joint biomechanics and to decrease the load on the knee. “For the fitness of you,” Linda Reilly

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19 Jul 21 Jul Laurie Crouch and Cheryl Newsom helped celebrate Coralie Crouch’s birthday last weekend.

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Also attending the Persian themed birthday party of Coralie Crouch (third from left) were Dot Woodcock, Margaret Adams and Alpana Mahagaonkar.

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Students from Forbes High School’s Support Unit had great success at the Forbes Eisteddfod last week.

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Central West Cricket Academy in Forbes 2 Day Skill Development Camp during the School Holidays. To book contact Michael Bright on 0451 971 012. Be quick registrations close Friday 8th July. Power Tools Plus Milwaukee Trade Day from 7.30am – 3.30pm at the store in Tobias St, Forbes. Suicide The Ripple Effect Movie @ 6.30pm at the Forbes Memorial Services Club Cinema. $20 per person (A minimum of 36 seats have to be sold for the showing to go ahead. You will not be charged until the showing is confirmed). To book and pay for tickets go to https://fan-force.com/screenings/suicide-theripple-effect-club-movie-forbes-cinema/ Forbes Council Meeting 1pm at the Forbes Council Chambers. Forbes Handicraft Centre Market Day outside the store on Lachlan St from 9am. 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 Farmers Market @ Victoria Park from 8am – 12pm.

Ian Simpson and Co Auction of “Peppertree” 54 Hillview Lane, Eugowra at Forbes Inn. 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. 64th Annual Bedgerabong Show Come and enjoy "The best little show in the west" at Bedgerabong with entertainment for young and old it's bound to be a great family day out. 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 Narcotics Anonymous meeting every Tuesday night at 7pm at the Uniting Church Hall Forbes, 26 Brown Street.

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FORBES SPORT

Croquet News

The Forbes Netball Association (FNA) under 14’s representative team will be competing in the Netball NSW State Age Championships held this weekend. The representatives are (L-R) Robyn Kenny (coach), Elsa Cusack, Lauren Bate (vice-captain), Tilly Aveyard, Georgina Stitt (captain), Ellie Flick, Ella Higgins, Amy Cusack and Gabby White. The FNA under 12’s representatives team will also be competing in the championships.

News On The Netball Courts

The Forbes Netball Association (FNA) is asking for nominations for end of season awards. Each team will have one player nominated by the coach, who has shown outstanding co-operation, enthusiasm and sportsmanship throughout the season. The winner will be announced at the annual presentations. Nominations for the Chris Read Memorial Award are also open. This award is for the person who has helped the committee where and whenever it is required. The winner will also be announced at the annual presentations. The committee would also like all the win-

ners of last year’s perpetual trophies to return them, so they can be organised for this year. Thank you. There will be no Saturday competition this weekend, due to the start of the school holidays. The Saturday competition will commence again after the school holidays. Under 11’s Carnival Dresses Players who still have 11’s carnival dresses are asked to please return them to the office. There are still many dresses to be handed in. Thank you to all the players who have handed in dresses and paid their Parkes carnival costs.

Week ending 26th June It was a sad week with the passing of our good friend and popular croquet player, Neville Morrison. He will be sadly missed. He was a lovely man who loved his croquet. Our condolences go out to his wife and family. Tuesday’s birthday lunch has been postponed until next week, 10th July. Saturday’s games were also cancelled as a mark of respect for Neville’s passing. Welcome back to John Job, who has been unwell and away from the courts for some time. By Anne Stewart

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