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Friday 23 November 2018
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STICKY BUSINESS... Forbes Public School student Melandri Van Coller along with her friend Mia Clark had their own stall at Saturday’s school market day. These two innovative Year 4 entrepreneurs sold out of their magical slime that was very popular amongst the kids at the market.
Market Day Success For Forbes Public School
Forbes Public Primary School was blessed with beautifully bright and sunny skies at their fourth annual school market day hosted by the P&C on the school’s oval last Saturday. With thorough planning and preparation the market day had all the makings of a successful event, which it certainly turned out to be! Approximately 1,800 people attended the event to browse the more than 70 high quality stalls from across the Central West region on display at the market. Children also had lots to do with all the fun activities available to keep them occupied while parents could do some shopping. The Game Zone and jumping castle was a hive of activity. By the amount of little butterflies, tigers and fairies running around it was clear that the face painting
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once again proved to be a favourite among the children. There were also many with pink, blue or green hair, after clearly finding the hairspray stall. Singers and musicians kept the crowds entertained and Kristen’s Dance Studio and Kumiai Ryu Forbes put on very engaging demonstrations. Raffles were drawn on the day with the very impressive first prize of an YCF 50A Two Wheeler 50cc going to Jono Webb; second prize was a BBQ basket won by Jess Walsh and third prize was a family hamper taken by Patrick Dooley. This event is the school’s major fundraiser for the year and this time round they managed to raise more than $5,000 for the school. By Gizell van Wyk
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MAYORAL NOTES I travelled to Alice Springs this week with Deputy Mayor Jenny Webb, Councillor Chris Roylance, General Manager Steve Loane and Director of Engineering John Zannes for the 2018 National Local Roads and Transport Congress. This is a major event for Local Government nationally. We received our Road to Recovery grant funds, a $1.8 million, through this forum and we continue to keep advocating for these monies to continue. You may have noticed work happening near the Wiradjuri Dreaming Centre this week. New sculptures are being installed and they will be unveiled next Friday, 30th November, at the opening of the Dreaming Centre expansion. This project has been driven by our local art society and I would like to say a big thank you to everyone involved, especially Keith Mullette and Kim Muffet. Local Government, Australia wide, is advocating for the Federal Government to reinstate our Financial Assistance grants to 1% of tax revenue. When this grant was
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THUMBS UP To the Forbes/Parkes volunteer drivers of Neighbourhood Central Community Transport. Their services to and from Parkes to Orange Hospital over the past couple of months have been outstanding! THUMBS DOWN To the person that left their rubbish at the Return and Earn kiosk in Forbes. Take your rubbish with you!
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introduced in the 1980’s it was 1% and now it sits at 0.55%. This has eroded away over time and is part of the reason for our backlog in asset renewal. If you are speaking to our local member Michael McCormack, ask him to reinstate it to 1% again.
I will be marching in the Forbes White Ribbon Day community march this Friday, something I am honoured to be a part of. God Bless. Your Mayor, Phyllis Miller
FORBES SHIRE COUNCIL “Serving the Community” Public Notices
NEXT COUNCIL MEETING WILL BE HELD THURSDAY 13 DECEMBER COMMENCING AT 1PM DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS Australia Day 2019 – Party in the Park Development Application No: 2018/131 Please take notice in accordance with Schedule 1 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act, 1979 and Forbes Shire Councils Development Control Plan, 2013 that a Development Application has been submitted by Forbes Shire Council for the purpose of holding Australia Day 2019 - Party in the Park, Lions Park, on 26 January 2019. The application will be on public exhibition from the 23 November 2018 until the 7 December 2018. Any person may make a submission, in writing, in relation to this Application which must be received by Council on or before 5:00pm on 7 December 2018. Alterations to Change of Use – Child Care/Long Day Care Facility Development Application No: 2018/116 Please take notice in accordance with Schedule 1 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act, 1979 and Forbes Shire Councils Development Control Plan, 2013 that a Development Application has been submitted by Little Adventures Early Learning Centre Pty Ltd for a Alterations to Change of Use - Child Care / Long Day Care Facility to be erected at Lot: 4 DP: 363305, 26 Bandon Street FORBES. The application will be on public exhibition from the 23 November 2018 until the 7 December 2018 any person may make a submission, in writing, in relation to this Application which must be received by Council on or before 5:00pm on 7 December 2018. Elvis Breakfast - 2019 Development Application No: 2018/130 Please take notice in accordance with Schedule 1 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act, 1979 and Forbes Shire Councils Development Control Plan, 2013 that a Development Application has been submitted by Forbes Shire Council for the purpose of holding the Elvis Breakfast for 2019 at Forbes CBD – Templar & Rankin Streets, on 12 January 2019. The application will be on public exhibition from the 23 November 2018 until the 7 December 2018. Any person may make a submission, in writing, in relation to this Application which must be received by Council on or before 5:00pm on 7 December 2018.
Toilet Facilities Wiradjuri Dreaming Centre and Rotaract Park Notice is given of Council’s intention to construct a toilet facility at the Wiradjuri Dreaming Centre, Hill Street Forbes and demolish the existing toilet facility at Rotaract Park Bandon Street Forbes (adjacent to the water park) and construct a new toilet facility. The proposal will be on public exhibition from the 23 November 2018 until the 30 November 2018. Any person may make a submission, in writing, in relation to the proposed toilet facilities which must be received by Council on or before 5:00pm on 30 November 2018. New Business Name Signage under Section 4.49 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 Development Application No: 2018/129 A development application has been submitted by Forbes Shire Council (Applicant) for the New Business Name Signage at Lot: 7 DP: 1080472, Back Yamma Road, Forbes. The Development is Integrated Development and will require the approval of the Roads & Maritime Services. Forbes Shire Council is the Consent Authority for the proposed development. The application will be on public exhibition from 23 November 2018 until the 21 December 2018. Any person may make a submission, in writing, in relation to this Application which must be received by Council on or before 5:00pm on 21 December 2018.
If you wish to make a submission regarding any of the above proposals 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.
UPCOMING CLOSURES SKI DAM CLOSURE: Council wishes to advise that the Forbes Aquatic Area (Ski Dam) will be closed between 6:00am and 12:00pm on Sunday December 9 2018 for the Forbes Triathlon. Bedgerabong Road will remain open with a reduced speed limit of 40km/hr during this time, we ask that you please drive safely and be considerate of the cyclists during this period. CBD CLOSURE: Council wishes to advise that the following streets will be closed on November 23 from 10:00-11:00am for the White Ribbon Day march; Lachlan Street between Cross Street and Court Street Court Street between Lachlan Street and Harold Street.
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.
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QUESTION of the week by announcing an additional 1,500 police,” he said. Police Commissioner Fuller announced the NSW Police would commence recruiting now and the first 300 of the additional police will be delivered from 1st July next year.
APPRENTICE FORTUNE... Training Services NSW was in Forbes recently to present the Bert Evans scholarship winner, Michael Cowan and his employer Darren Cowan of Mobile Welding & Fabrication with their certificates.
Learning Support: The Bert Evans scholarship is available to first year apprentices to assist them financially and to provide extra support so that they can successfully complete their apprenticeship. All recipients must also show aptitude and a positive attitude towards their work and training to be eligible for a scholarship. Michael Cowan was only one of four successful applications in Western NSW to win this year’s scholarship. Training Services NSW aims to back all apprentices and help them on the road to success. Darren Cowan has had an excellent success rate with his apprentices and has proven invaluable in skilling the youth for the future in trade areas. Boost To Blue Line: Member for Orange, Phil Donato acknowledged the NSW Government for finally responding to his calls for more police. “I am pleased the Government has now finally responded to my repeated calls for them to significantly boost the numbers of police over the next four years,” said Phil. “Following the extraordinary number of questions I’ve directed to the Police Minister, media interviews I’ve participated in alongside overworked and under resourced police officers, speeches and notices of motion I’ve delivered to Parliament, the Premier has responded
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Forbes White Ribbon Day: The Forbes Domestic & Family Violence Committee is inviting the entire Forbes community to walk with them in their annual White Ribbon Day March to be held today. The walk is in support of Australia’s campaign to stop men’s violence against women. Everyone will meet at Cross Street in front of Carpet Court at 10am and will finish in Victoria Park. Rotary Ipomoea Christmas Tree Festival: Anyone can get involved in designing and creating a Christmas tree of any shape or material that reflects their love of Christmas time. Members of the community are invited to the official opening of the festival on Friday, 30th November at the Forbes Town Hall at 6:30pm. Enter a tree by phoning Helen on 6851 4930 or Sue-Anne on 6851 5197, or send an email to sueanne. nixon@hotmail.com. Entry fee is $5. Enter any type of tree.
What do you like about going to a market day?
Tracey Herden: I like the variety that you can find with all the different stalls at a market.
Jenna Lewis: I love going to a market and seeing all the familiar faces.
The Forbes Railway Arts and Visitor Information Centre has various Christmas goodies available at the moment. Christmas cakes, puddings and gifts, just to name a few. Visit the centre this Saturday during their Open Day to see what treats you can find.
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Cowra Christmas Street Festival The Cowra Christmas Street Festival is back for its sixth year with Cowra’s Kendal Street hosting the region’s largest celebration of all things festive on Friday, 7th December from 6pm to 9pm. The main street of Cowra is set to be closed down and reopened as a magical twilight marketplace, jam-packed with locally handcrafted wares, soaps, jewellery, clothing, preserves, candles and more. The festival is the perfect time to tick off your Christmas shopping list with unique gifts from local Cowra retailers and regional market holders. Our retailers and market stallholders are committed to ensuring shoppers have all they need for the big day. The beloved Christmas Wonderland at Squire Park will be making its return, offering lots of fun, free activities for the kids as well as the opportunity for photos with Santa himself! The kids will also enjoy the Old Kentucky Animal Farm in the Bushman Boots & All courtyard. Get up close and personal, pat the animals and even help the farmer with feeding time. Macquarie ‘Eat Street’ is the place to grab a bite to eat, with a huge range of delicious local and international cuisines available to enjoy whilst watching the great live en-
tertainment up on the main stage, featuring the youngest winner ever of ‘The Voice Australia’, Ellie Drennan! Don’t forget to be present at the main stage for the annual Cowra Guardian Christmas Cracker draw, where the lucky winners will take home a multitude of fantastic prizes. Winners must be at the event to claim their prize. Join in the fun and get festive this season at the Cowra Christmas Street Festival in Kendal Street on Friday, 7th December from 6pm to 9pm. Ho, Ho, Hope to see you there!
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Community Funding Program Opens Forbes Shire Council is calling on all notfor-profit organisations, community and sporting groups to apply for Forbes Shire Council’s Community Funding Program for the 2019-2020 financial year. General Manager, Steve Loane explained that this program is designed to consider all types of community groups that may be looking for support from council, perhaps in the form of kind labour, to cash contributions or waivers of venue or equipment hire. “Forbes is a real ‘can do’ type of town and we are looking forward to seeing the projects and events that the community puts forward for support,” said Steve. “The Community Funding Program application is a straight-forward document which staff designed also to be used as a planning tool by community groups,” he added. From the 1st December, Community Funding Program application forms will be available from Council. Forms will be able to be downloaded from the Forbes Shire Council website, by following the quicklink on the left hand side. The Forbes Shire Grant Funding page on Facebook will also have a link to download the application form. Applications for the Community Funding Program opens 1st December and will close on 1st March, 2019.
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The Boscars Midsummer Night’s Dream Gala Dinner
Some of the boys at the final rehearsal recently wearing their School Spectacular shirt and cap were Ryan Glennan, William Stamp, Brodie Morley and Beau Dukes – Rankmore.
Showtime For Spectacular Students
Eight students from the Forbes High School Support Unit were selected to form part of a section in the School Spectacular, namely D’Arts Ensemble, which specifically caters for students with special needs. All the students were extremely excited when they recently received their School Spectacular bag and cap. The school’s support unit staff, students and parents/carers of the students attending the Spectacular have all been amazed at the overwhelming response received from local community groups and local businesses. Their major sponsors include Evolution Mining ($2,000), RSL Club ($1,200), Lions Club ($1,000) and Ipomea
(Rotary) Club ($500). The donations have lessened the students’ total expenses by an astonishing 65 percent. They have also each received a School Spectacular shirt, bag and cap which will be extremely useful during their week in Sydney. They are in Sydney this week until tomorrow, and will be doing four separate performances at Qudos Bank Arena. They will be performing a surprise dance that may not be revealed until the first performance today. Anyone wanting to watch the show can do so when it is televised the following week on Saturday, 1st December on Channel 7.
The committee for the Forbes Boscars is pleased to announce that the Gala Dinner event will be held at the Forbes Services Memorial Club on Friday, 8th February 2019. “The Gala Dinner will be under the magical theme of Midsummer Night’s Dream – a whimsical theatrical theme!” said Michael Jelbart, Chair of the Boscars committee. “We are delighted to be working with 123 Tix for this event and will be publicising the link for ticket purchases on social media later this week,” added Michael. The Boscars nominations have been very promising with submissions for all categories. “The committee awaits for the judges to make their final decisions to enable the award nominees to progress to the next step,” said Michael. The committee meet fortnightly to ensure that the plans for the Gala Boscars event are well on track. If you would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact either Fiona Ferguson of the Forbes Business Chamber on 0407 380 936 or Cheryl Newsom, Media Liaison, on 0411 211 065.
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Medal Of Medallist Decided
In an engaging performance, Peter Nixon scored 69 nett to take out the ‘Medal of Medallist’ honours for 2018. Pete turned square with the card and finished square for an all par performance. The Saturday Men’s competition was an Individual Stroke, sponsored by Loomzy’s Fish n Fix. The field of 59 players enjoyed sunny conditions across a green course. Cam McMillan, a young player also in form, took out the A-Division with a very good round of 74, nett 67. He got there on count back from Stuart French and powered his way out of trouble to score his 67. In the B-Division, it was Ethan Gaffney who finished with 69 to take the honours. In a classic display of playing to his handicap, Maurie Westwood took runner-up with a fine 70 nett. The ball sweep went to 72 nett on count back, going to: 67 – C McMillan, S French; 69 – E Gaffney, P Nixon, B Hodges; 70 – T Callaghan, P Grayson, R Nixon, M Westwood; 71 – P Maher, B Chandler, W Judge; 72 – K Sanderson, N McMillan, R Morris. Alongside the comp NTP’s there were ad-
ditional sponsored NTP’s. The comp NTP’s went to: 1st – P Pymont; 9th – P Nixon. The sponsored NTP’s went to: 3rd – B-Grade W Judge, and nil for both A-Grade and C-Grade; 18th – A-Grade P McDade, BGrade G Webb, C-Grade B Chandler. The Medal of Medallists was held in conjunction with the stroke event. Of the 32 eligible medallists, 22 were able to participate. They generally produced good scores with players across all grades contributing well and seven producing sub-par rounds. Peter Nixon’s 69 nett pipped Richard Nixon, P Grayson and T Callaghan on 70, and too good for Warwick Judge and Bruce Chandler on 71. There was no Sunday Stableford Medley, with instead the Forbes Rotary Charity Day being held. This Sunday, Forbes will be holding its VW Scramble, previously known as the Holden Scramble. There is still plenty of opportunity to register, either online or at the Pro Shop. By Short Putt
Croquet News It was good to see some of our former players back on the courts for our Tuesday’s golf croquet. Welcome back Mal Smith and Doreen Whitworth! They have not lost their touch. They each won three games after a long absence from the sport. It was a great effort to come back and carry on where they left off. Other winners of three games were John Browne, John Job, Kevin Rubie and Bill Scott. Two of the closest games were between Lorna Field and Merv Langfield with 7, who defeated Ruth Cheney and John Allegri with 6. The other close game was between Doreen Whitworth and Mary Hodges with 7, who defeated Colleen Liebich and Evelyn Mahlo with 6. Members were notified that Saturday’s game had been cancelled due to top dressing of the courts. A further bulletin advises that all games have been cancelled until further notice but we will hopefully be back on the courts before the Christmas break. Enjoy the break and introduce yourself to some other activities, like... Christmas shopping! By Anne and Harley Stewart
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Kristine Cowell and Sheenah Bull ran the snow cones stall at the Forbes Public School market all Saturday morning, with thanks to such a bright and shiny day, had the crowds lining up.
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Ebony Percy, Lauren Thomson and Ava Percy had a great time browsing the many stalls at the Forbes Public School market on Saturday. The two girls even got their hair sprayed at one of the stalls for the occasion.
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Forbes Business Chamber Admin and Marketing Coordinator, Fiona Ferguson visited the market on Saturday. The ‘Find it in Forbes this Christmas’ promotion kicked off at the participating businesses on Monday.
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White Ribbon Day March The Forbes Domestic & Family Violence committee is inviting the entire Forbes community to walk with them in their annual White Ribbon Day March. The walk is in support of Australia’s campaign to stop men’s violence against women. Start in Cross Street at 10am and finish in Victoria Park. Visitor Information Centre Open Day from 9am to 2pm. The open day will feature tastings of local produce, Christmas cakes and puddings and many great gifts for Christmas. Children's book author, Pat Clark will be there to sign her books and while you're there, grab a delicious Devonshire tea as well.
Rotary Ipomoea 8th Christmas Tree Festival Enter a tree for your school, club, business or family. Contact Sue-anne Nixon on 6851 5197 or Helen Pitt on 0427 201 445.
A Night of Carols at the Northside Chapel. There will be a waterslide from 5pm. BBQ from 6pm and carols from 7pm. Gold coin donation. Drinks - $1 and fresh coffee – donation. For enquiries contact Rex & Rachel on 0427 261 326. Red Bend Catholic College Open Day Enrolments for 2019 are still being taken.
The Gathered Green pickup every Wednesday at Apex Park between 3pm to 4pm.
Forbes & District Lions Club meets at the Vandenberg Hotel on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month at 7pm. For further information phone Gayle Williams on 0268 511 863. The Forbes Community Men’s Shed meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:00am to 12pm at the Forbes Showground.
Forbes Domestic & Family Violence Committee Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month at 9:30am at Forbes Health Service (old conference room). 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 at http://recover.itmatters.com.au. Golden Girls 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 Wednesday of each month. For 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.
Breast Cancer Support Group meets every second Saturday of the month at the Vandenberg Hotel at 12 midday.
Forbes View Club meets every second Thursday of the month for lunch at Forbes Services Memorial Club at 12:00 for 12:30pm. Please phone Noelene 6951 2256 or Helen 0427 201 445. Croquet is played every Tuesday and Saturday. Contact Elvy Quirk on 0428 540 272.
The Forbes Ladies Probus Club meets every fourth Friday of the month at the Forbes Services Club at 10am. Come join us for friendship and fellowship.
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Swimmer’s Shoulder Part 1
With the weather warming up swimming is an ideal way to get a full body workout. Overuse injuries in the shoulder and neck are common though, due to the repetitive nature of swimming. The shoulder is a ball and socket joint with a ring of cartilage around the socket to make the joint more stable. Around this is a loose joint capsule that is reinforced with ligaments and muscles. Because the shoulder is a very mobile joint it relies on the action of these muscles and ligaments to maintain stability. These muscles are called the rotator cuff and consist of four muscles that work together to keep your shoulder centred in its socket. So, if swimming strengthens the shoulder muscles why do so many swimmers have shoulder problems? The simple answer is due to the repetitive nature of swimming. The more complex answer lies in the fact that many swimmers don’t have good stroke technique and those that do can still have problems because the swim stroke (in particular freestyle), mainly strengthens the shoulder internal rotators and adductors. This causes muscle imbalance, leaving the scapular stabilisers and external rotators relatively weak and joint laxity increases. The rotator cuff then must work harder to keep the shoulder centred in the socket. When the already relatively weakened external rotators fatigue, the ball of the shoulder joint moves forward and the tendon of the rotator cuff muscles is pinched between the bones as the hand is raised above shoulder height. Next column I will cover some practical ways to prevent this happening and what to do if you already have impingement problems. For the fitness of you. Linda Reilly
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