The Forbes Phoenix Issue 17

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Friday 23 October 2015

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IMAGE: The IPART report released this week found Forbes Council unfit for the future

Forbes Not Fit for the Future Forbes Shire Council has been deemed “not fit for the future” by the IPART Report which was released Tuesday.

This was due to scale and capacity which focuses on the population forecast for the next 20 years. The recommendation from IPART that has been given to Forbes Shire Council is to merge with Weddin Shire Council (Grenfell).

Mayor Miller said Council has until Wednesday 18 November to respond.

“We will be meeting with Weddin Shire Council to discuss the next step and then we will put in our submission,” Mayor Miller said.

“There is no point burying our heads in the sand about this as we have known for a long time that amalgamations were on the agenda.”

“The fact that we meet the other criteria except for scale and capacity tells me that this is a forced amalgamation and if we don’t do it, it will be done for us.”

“It is important that we keep our councils intact so that there is a democratic process

for change.”

“My understanding is that if there is resistance, the Government will do it with an administrator, which is taking away the democratic process.”

Mayor Miller said she reassured the community that they will be kept engaged throughout the process.

“It is important to stay calm and we will keep the community informed every step of the way,” she said.

139 proposals from 144 councils in NSW made a submission to IPART to either merge or standalone. From those proposals a mere 52 councils were found to meet the criteria to be deemed “fit” and 15 councils in the Central West were deemed “unfit”, including Orange City Council, Wellington Council, Blayney Shire Council, Cabonne Council and Weddin Shire Council.

Bathurst Regional Council, Dubbo City Council, Parkes Shire Council and Cowra Shire Council were among the councils in the Central West who were assessed as “fit for the future”.

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MAYORAL NOTES Wow, Fit for the Future. In all my time in Local Government I have never read a report and so called assessment of Councils in NSW with so many anomalies. It’s just blatant rubbish that a Council such as Forbes who met all the criteria; financial, sustainability, infrastructure and service management and efficiency, could be deemed not fit for the future. Reflecting back to the IPART report, we were a council that we believe still had the option to either stand alone or investigate a merger with Weddin Shire Council (Grenfell). Interestingly enough, Weddin Shire chose to go the rural council model and satisfies the scale and capacity criteria for a rural council. The contradictions in the report are the worst I have ever read in my 20 years in Local Government. Honesty about forced amalgamations would have been easier and less disheartening. The commentary in the report is obviously reflective of a greater plan. Now it’s time to reflect, find a path forward and get our submission in by November 18.

On a high note, at the Local Government NSW Annual Conference last week I was presented with an Outstanding Service Award for 20 years of service in Local Government. I honestly don’t know where those 20 years have gone, but I have loved every minute. I also found out last Thursday that I was re-elected to the Local Government NSW Board and I am looking forward to keeping abreast of the reform process and bringing back as much help as I can to the rural and regional councils.

Last Thursday night we hosted a public meeting regarding Vanfest and the opportunities that are available for the community during that weekend. There are so many ways that our town can benefit from the amount of people that will be here from December 4 to December 6 and I encourage all retail businesses and food outlets to extend your trading hours as much as you can.

Your free weekly guide to what’s happening in and around Forbes...shop This festival is really putting Forbes on the map and it is just going to get bigger and bigger!

Sorry about the lack of subject matter this week but our minds are focused on the Fit for the Future report and what the best outcome is for our communities, not only for Forbes but right across NSW. Have a great week, stay safe and God bless.

Mayor, Cr. Phyllis Miller OAM

LETTERS To Whom It May Concern, I recently enjoyed a day out in Forbes, especially a visit to the lovely park at the corner of Nelson and Johnson Streets.

Although where are the public toilets to accommodate its users?

I look forward to an amenities block being available in the near future.

Thank you, Emily Lynch

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When the skies turn jet black with smoke and flames race across your lawn, it’s too late. When vicious howling winds tear the roof off your family home, there’s no time to get prepared. There’s no time to save anything. There’s no time for anything at all.

According to Red Cross, 92% of Australians don’t have a written disaster plan and more than half of us haven’t worked out how we’re going to protect the objects most precious to us.

“Summer is about to start, bringing with it the increased risk of a natural disaster of cyclones, floods, storms and bushfires,” says Australian Red Cross’ Emergency Services National Preparedness Coordinator John Richardson.

“Like every year, we have no idea what’s coming, or when. Now is the time to prepare.”

“Emergencies happen and we can’t change that, but we can change how they affect our lives.”

“Preparing is about more than having an escape route, torch and a shelf of tinned food. A vital part, which so many people don’t realise until it’s too late, is working out how to protect what’s precious to you,” John said.

Emergencies affect hundreds of thousands of people across Australia every year. Lives are turned upside down, homes damaged, the things we hold precious destroyed, and people pushed into financial crisis. For some, life will never be the same again.

“Australia is a disaster prone nation and they come in all shapes and sizes, very often with little warning. This week 18-25 October is Red Cross’ Disaster Preparedness Week and we are calling on all Australians to get disaster ready,” said John.

“Recovery can take years, but research shows that people who’ve prepared can get their lives back on track faster, with less stress and anxiety.”

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Mayor Phyllis Miller OAM has been awarded for 20 years of service to Local Government. Mayor Miller was presented with an Outstanding Service Award in appreciation of her services at the Local Government NSW Annual Conference Dinner in Sydney last week. During her 20 years with Forbes Shire Council, Mayor Miller was Deputy Mayor from 1999-2004, Mayor from 2008-2012 and 2015, Shires Association of NSW Executive from 1998-2007 and 2012, President of the Shires Association of NSW from 2003-2005 and Local Government NSW Director from 20142015. “The past 20 years have been an amazing journey,” she said. “I am not sure where that time has gone, but I have loved every minute.”

IMAGE: Liam Bosma accepting the Central West Youth Volunteer of the Year Award from Amy Raveneau of Volunteering Central West.

Congratulations Liam Bosma who has received the award for Central West 2015 Youth Volunteer of the Year. The seventeen-year-old from Forbes has been involved in many youth events and activities, as well as having an instrumental role in Youth Week events. Liam is now in the running for the overall 2015 NSW Youth Volunteer of the Year Award which will be announced in Sydney on 4 December.

The Fifth Rotary Ipomoea Christmas Tree Festival is coming up and Forbes Rotary Ipomoea is inviting everyone to enter with a Christmas tree or Nativity scene.

Your tree can be made and decorated with bought or recycled materials. There are no size restrictions and lights can be added.

Register your entry by Friday 27 November by contacting the Festival Committee on 6851 5197, 6851 4930 or email sueanne. nixon@hotmail.com

The Forbes Farmer’s Markets have a new location! The Markets will now be held at Forbes’ Victoria Park from 8am to 12pm on the fourth Saturday of the month.

Don’t forget to check it out this weekend!

The NBN is powering ahead with construction on 3,400 homes in Forbes expected to begin in 2017 as part of a threeyear construction plan to network 49,700 homes in the Calare electorate.

The Forbes Services Memorial Club Melbourne Cup Luncheon and Fashion Parade will raise funds for the Forbes Breast Cancer Support Group. The luncheon will be held on Tuesday 3rd November and will include a 2-course buffet with main and dessert and a raffle with some great prizes. Tickets are $25 for FSMC members and $35 for non-members with $2 of every ticket sold donated by FSMC to the cause.

Ticket prices include a free sweep, $3 Mystery Trifecta ticket and a glass of bubbly on arrival.

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Thank you to the Forbes Phoenix

for all their support for Dancing with the Stars.

THUMBS DOWN

To the person who ran over a

traffic controller’s esky near the drift way near Burcher. The traffic controller was then left all day without water and food and is now without his favourite esky.

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to the drivers who come in on the

Bedgerabong Road into Forbes and fly straight through the roundabout like they own it. There will be another bad smash there one day.

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To the irresponsible drivers who

tailgate in and out of town. It’s so dangerous not allowing space between vehicles.

THUMBS UP To all who participated and assisted

with the Relay for Life and Forbes BBQ Championships. Well done!

THUMBS DOWN

To the owners who allow their

dogs to bark incessantly even when the owners are home, and do absolutely nothing about the noise.

Malicious or defamatory submissions will not be accepted.

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To submit a Thumbs Up Thumbs Down email us at editor@forbesphoenix.com.au or mail us at PO Box 251 Canowindra NSW 2804.

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Local Dancers Aim For The Stars The Forbes Dancing With the Stars charity event is fast approaching and twenty local identities are nervously and excitedly preparing their routines for the big night.

Local farmer and passionate dancer, Noel Fuge, is one of the contestants and is looking forward to showing off his dance moves.

“I was very dubious about it, but the more I get into it, I’m really enjoying it,” he said.

“We started off a bit wary, but the people organising it are putting so much into it so I feel we should try hard and put our bit into it as well.”

Like many people, Noel’s life has also been touched in some way by cancer, and with all profits from the event going to Can Assist Forbes, this is a cause close to Noel’s heart.

“Two of my best mates just passed away from cancer,” Noel says. “We were the same age and I grew up with both of them.”

Noel’s dancing partner for the event, Denise Jelbart, said when she received a phone call asking if she would like to take part in a charity event for Can Assist, she jumped at the chance.

“I’m a breast cancer survivor and I’m twenty years down the track from having cancer. They helped us a lot in regards to travel and they were great,” said Denise.

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Class of ‘88

“I’m dedicating my dance to all the breast cancer survivors in the Forbes area. I thought, why not give it to the living; the ones who have survived – the ones in my boat.”

“It will be unique and I’m looking forward to dancing with Noel because he is a great dancer and a great person.”

Tickets for Dancing With the Stars are on sale now at the Forbes Services Memorial Club.

By Rosi Broom

Forbes High School turns 50 this year and groups of ex-students are organising school reunions to coincide with the milestone birthday.

One of those groups is the Class of 1988, and they are putting the word out, hoping to get as many people as possible from their year to join the reunion at Forbes Sport & Recreation Club on Friday 13 November.

The organising committee behind the reunion have been friends since school, making sure to keep in contact after 26 years.

“We all get together once every 2 to 3 months for a cuppa and a catch-up,” says reunion organiser Tami Stewart.

“We had one for our 20 year reunion and it was great. So many people came. We were supposed to have one for 25 years but everyone was just too busy.”

“With the school’s 50th anniversary coming up we thought why not get together?”

Tami hopes any ex-students still living in Forbes, or any of their parents, will pass the message on and help the Class of ’88 have their biggest High School reunion yet.

If you want to connect with your old school buddies from 1988, check out the Forbes High School Class of 1988 Facebook page and remember to pass the message on!

By Rosi Broom

IMAGE: The Dancing With the Stars trophy will be awarded to the winning dance couple.

FORBES SHIRE COUNCIL “Serving the Community” Public Notices

NEXT COUNCIL MEETING WILL BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 19TH COMMENCING AT 1PM POSITION VACANT COMMUNITY RELATIONS OFFICER (TCCD005) Council is seeking a motivated individual with a passion for supporting the community of Forbes. This position will be responsible for the execution of Council’s community, arts, heritage and cultural initiatives in order to build capacity within the community. The successful applicant will have demonstrated experience working in diverse community organisations as well as high level communication and organisational skills.

Closing Date: The closing date for this position is 5pm, Friday 30 October 2015.

How to apply: Visit http://www.forbes.nsw.gov.au/council/positions-vacant.aspx

COUNCILLOR EXPENSES AND FACILITIES POLICY Council advises the Councillor Expenses and Facilities Policy is being reviewed pursuant to Section 252 of the Local Government Act 1993 (the Act). The policy is available for public exhibition and comment until 5pm Thursday 29 October 2015 pursuant to Section 253 of the Act. Appendices 1 and 2 have been amended to reflect current Australian Taxation Office car, travel and meal allowances. Copies of the Policy can be inspected at Council’s Administration Office, Forbes Library or on Council’s website www.forbes.nsw.gov.au.

Comments should be mailed to PO Box 333, Forbes NSW 2871; emailed to forbes@forbes.nsw.gov.au or left at Council’s offices by 5pm Thursday 29 October 2015.

FORBES SHIRE COUNCIL HAS EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR THE FOLLOWING VEHICLE 2014 TOYOTA HILUX SR DUAL CAB UTILITY Plant No. 1465, Rego – CQH58H, 82,000 Km, White, Tub back with Hardcover, Turbo, Diesel, 5 Speed Manual, Towbar, April 14th 2016 Registration.Inspections are available at Forbes Shire Council’s Depot in Bandon St by appointment only and close 5:00pm Friday 30th October. Forms are available from the front desk of the town hall building in Court St or from the Engineering Office in Lachlan St. Expressions of interest should be marked to the General Manager with the title “vehicle tender” & placed in the locked tender box at the front desk of the town hall building in Court St. For further information please call Council’s Plant/Purchasing Officer Sam Cunningham on 6850 2887 or email samcu@forbes.nsw.gov.au

CELEBRATE CHILDREN WEEK 2015 Spectacular Screenings Movie Night: Friday 23 October “The Book of Life”, Forbes Youth & Community Centre Children FREE, Adults $3. Doors open at 7pm, movie to commence at 7:30pm Children’s Fun Day: Wednesday 28th October Forbes Youth & Community Centre,10am-12pm 0-5year olds, FREE. Loads of fun activities to do.

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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Living and Lifestyle Did you know custom framing is now available at Painted Daisies? They offer absolutely beautiful edges to personalise your favourite image.

There is a wide range of frames to choose from with many different styles and colours.

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Make sure you get all pre-orders in now for Christmas as the cut-off date will be 1 December to ensure all gifts are ready to be wrapped and under the tree.

Call Painted Daisies today on 6852 4180 to find out more information.

Call into Little Extras Lifestyle today to check out all the new beautiful product lines which arrived in-store last month during the Spring Launch.

Noosa Amsterdam is new and very unique, which has proven itself very popular in store. Gorgeous chunks that all have their own little meaning to press stud onto leather

bracelets, bags, belts and keyrings that show off your individual style and mood.

These are the perfect Christmas present this year!

Keep a watch on Facebook and Instagram for Sunday trading hours leading into the Festive Season.

Have you heard about Forbes Country Bakehouse & Café’s Grab N Go Bar? They have an amazing selection of food that you won’t find anywhere else in Forbes.

Every day their food is fresh with sandwiches, rolls, gourmet Turkish breads and wraps, rice paper rolls, trifle, fruit salad, prawn cocktails, chicken Caesar salads and much more.

The Bakehouse also has chocolate, passionfruit, caramel, strawberry, vanilla and peppermint homemade ice blocks – perfect for these warm days.

Check out Forbes Country Bakehouse & Café at 15 Templar Street in Forbes today.

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Great Prizes At Elvis Festival Dust off your blue suede shoes and preen that pompadour to perfection because there’s a whole lot of rocking competitions at the 2016 Parkes Elvis Festival!

Registrations for the Festival’s popular Busking Competition and the McDonald’s Rock’n’Roll Dancing Competition are now open.

For the buskers, there are fantastic cash prizes and trophies on offer with the top three buskers chosen by popular vote. The three busking big shots will then compete for the title of Best Busker.

In the Dancing Competition, entrants will

be judged on their enthusiasm, attitude, rockin’ moves and costume. There are junior and senior categories so dancers of any age can join in.

If you’re not a dancer or a singer, there are plenty of other ways to get involved in the Festival with the annual Poets’ Breakfast and Elvis Edible Art competitions.

More than 120 free and ticketed events, shows, concerts and competitions will feature on the 2016 program which is now available online and in print pocket-guide format. For more information, visit www. parkeselvisfestival.com.au

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Saturday 14th November : Cocktail Party Upstairs Function Area, Forbes Inn Hotel,Rankin St Cocktails & Canapes: 7pm Dress: Cocktail Sunday 15th November : School Tour Forbes High School, 18 Wyndham Avenue, Forbes School Tour: 10.30am Cocktail Party: $50 includes champagne on arrival, canapes & entertainment.

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The Fitbit Charge HR continuously tracks heart rate, records distance, steps walked, calories burned, stairs climbed and tracks your active minutes. It also monitors sleep and wakes you peacefully with a silent, vibrating alarm. Sync stats wirelessly to your smartphone and display time and Caller ID all on your wrist.

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Gear up for the race that stops the nation at the Forbes Memorial and Services Club. Come along to a fantastic 2 course luncheon, member’s $25 non-members $35. Raising money on the day for The Forbes Breast Cancer Support Group come on down Tuesday 3rd November with prizes and sweeps on the day.

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QUESTION of the week Are you prepared for bushfire season?

IMAGE: Maree Yapp (pictured left) at the Food Revolution Day earlier in the year.

Forbes’ Hidden Treasures Earlier this month 106 women were recognised in the 2015 Hidden Treasures Roll which celebrates the valuable volunteer work that women do within regional and remote communities throughout rural NSW. Seven of the recipients hail from Forbes and include Nikki Patten, Narelle Shaw, Maree Yapp, Peg Clifton, Julie Herridge, Sue Uphill and Heather Mann. Each of these women have devoted their time to improving the lives of others and the local area.

Maree Yapp, the Schools Community Centres coordinator, was “surprised and humbled” by the announcement and thought that the letter was to inform her of the success of the women who she had nominated. Maree works with a lot of volunteers on a regular basis through the Forbes North Public School Breakfast program and understands the importance of volunteering.

“It keeps things ticking over in the community. Volunteers get all the little things done which keep programs going to help others” Maree explained.“ Volunteering is not only a financial benefit to the community it is good for your own health. When you help others it makes you feel happy and lowers

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your stress levels”.

Maree is in good company with the other local ladies who have been named on the 2015 Honour Roll and believes that there are others in the community who give much more than her. She, like many others, do not give to the community for recognition but for a sense of belonging. She is passionate about the community which is evident in the dedication she displays in everything she does.

Maree believes the Hidden Treasures Honour Roll is not only a chance to recognise and celebrate the diversity and important roles women play in their local areas but an opportunity to encourage others to become actively involved in volunteering and contributing to the sustainability of their community.

The Honour Roll was launched in 2010 and these special ladies join more than 700 women who have now been recognised for their generosity and hard work.

Forbes Shire Council are planning to pay tribute to these remarkable ladies with a small reception following the next council meeting on the 19th November.

By Anita Morrison

“Yes, I’m definitely prepared. I have implemented a bushfire plan on the family farm and always make sure Dad has got the tanks full and the pumps ready for action if needed.” – Penelope McGufficke

“Apart from cleaning out the gutters each year, I haven’t really done much at all. I quite often think about doing a more structured plan but never seem to get around to it. I do have all of our important documents stored together for easy access.”

– Janelle Berger

“I don’t have a written plan but always keep the yard and gutters clear of rubbish and debris, and keep hoses attached to all taps. I keep all of my important documents together and they are easy to grab if there was an emergency.” – Joe Doyle

“GLENLEE”, GOOLOOGONG - PROPERTY SOLD : SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2015

PLANT & MACHINERY: Fent820 tractor 205HP fitted with front end loader & attachments – 1900hrs. Heston4790 baler 8x4x3. John Shearer 21 tyne direct drill fitted with K-Line rotary harrows. International Fleet Star 2000, bogie axel 671DM diesel, 15 speed gear box, 21ft tray tipper, 72 model, unregistered. 88 Mack Value Liner, 350 diesel, 12 speed box, hydraulics – 90 ton rated – fitted with 89 Model Alcan 30x5x1 trailer tri axle. Dog trailer freighter 19ft long, has a turn table lock, tipper, good tyres. Tipper body 15x5ft aluminium, retractable tarp & new hoist. Semi trailer 41ft bogie. Jetstream Spay 40ft with new pump & new tyres.

Silvan spray 2,200lt tank, 40ft, PTO drive. Connor Shea 14 disc plough. Rubber tyred roller. 12 rolls hinge joint 790x30x200.

Holden 81WB ute Statesman, 5lt motor, damaged. Falcon

XL ute, complete 63 model. Boat Shepirocraft 351 Cleveland motor. 10ton Cole Grouper, honda motor. Bamford rake 6 wheel. 5ft steel roller. 20ft prickle chain harrows. Diesel refuelling tank & pump, 1,000lt. Box grader. Tipper wheat bin.

AquaMAX solar hot water system. Corrugated iron approx.

50sheets various lengths. Corrugated iron 80sheetsx15ft. 5 fuel tanks. 63 AEC bus parts only. Quantity fencing material.

Electric welder. Oxy set. 1x1,000lt water tank. 300kg lucerne seed. 200lt Diesel engine oil 1540. 200lt diesel engine oil 1040. Transmig 210 mig welder. Generator 15HP 10KVA. 2 x Michelin truck tyres ZE2. 2 x tyres 11R 22.5 as new. Husqvarna ride-on mower 42inch cut. Hargan bench saw. Suzuki fire-fighter V120 3.1HP STOCK: 3 Angus Simmental bulls; 26mths – unregistered.

5 Angus Simmental bulls; 14mths – unregistered.

SUNDRIES: Large quantity of workshop tools to be offered. A number of household items not yet finalized.

TERMS: Sale by number system. Photo ID required. Payment strictly cash or approved cheque on sale day. NO EFTPOS AVAILABLE. REFRESHMENTS: Will be available.

DIRECTIONS: Take Kangarooby Rd from Gooloogong approx.

4km, turn right into Cannon Road, watch for the Ray White Rural Emms Mooney arrows.

CONTACT: Kevin Wright 0428 434 877 RAY WHITE RURAL EMMS MOONEY 53 Kendal Street, Cowra NSW 2794 www.raywhitemc.com – Buying – Clearing Sales

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WHAT’S On 2-31 Oct

Sculpture Forbes: A display of all the finalists the Sculpture Forbes competition will be placed in shop windows and along the streets of Forbes during the month of October. For further enquiries visit www.sculptureforbes.com.au

23 Oct

Spectacular Screenings Children’s Week Movie Screening: Forbes Youth and Community Centre, 7pm. Movie to be advised!

23 Oct

Central West Battle of the Best Karaoke Competition Heat 4: Forbes Services Memorial Club, 8pm. Great weekly prizes to be won.

24 Oct

Forbes Farmers Markets: Victoria Park, 8am-12pm. The Forbes Farmers Markets aim to promote healthy eating, local produce and a great social, community environment. For more information please contact either Rachel Wythes (0407020988) or Melissa Ross (0451514881) or send an email to forbesfarmersmarket@gmail.com

24 Oct

Kosmik Country Duo: Forbes Services Memorial Club, 8pm. B & K will be performing their signature Country and Country Rock hits.

24 Oct

CLEARING SALE: “Glenlee” Gooloogong- Property Sold, 12 noon. Plant and Machinery, Large quantity of workshop tools, household items. (more info on page 3) Refreshments will be available. Contact: Ray White Rural Emms Mooney. Kevin Wright: 0428 434877 or visit www.raywhitemc.com

29-31 Oct

Kalari-Lachlan River Arts Festival: This biennial community celebration will be jam-packed with all things art and culture, transforming Forbes into a creative hub filled with music, art, craft, dance and drama. All the main events from the previous two festivals will be back once again, with the Welcome to Country spectacular to be on Friday, October 30 and the popular lantern parade to light up the night sky on Saturday, October 31.

30 Oct

Central West Battle of the Best Karaoke Competition GRAND FINALE: Forbes Services Memorial Club, 8pm.

Who will win the cash as we crown our next Central West Battle of the Best Karaoke Champion?

31 Oct -1 Nov

Quilt Show: Forbes Scout Hall, 10am to 4pm.

31 Oct

The Battler: Forbes Services Memorial Club, 8pm. Shaun Minnick, AKA The Battler, is back with his classic style of Country and Rock hits.

31 Oct

Australian Comedy Festival: Forbes Services Memorial Club, 7.30pm doors open for an 8pm start, $30. The Forbes Services Memorial Club is excited to bring the Australian Comedy Festival to Forbes! To purchase tickets contact 6852 1488.

7 Nov

Forbes Fashion Markets: Forbes Town Hall, 9.30am to 1.30am.

14-15 Nov

Forbes High School Celebrates 50 Years of Public Education at Wyndham Avenue: Saturday 14th November, 2015 – Upstairs Function Area, Forbes Inn Hotel, Rankin Street, Forbes. Cocktails & Canapes: 7.00pm – Dress Cocktail. Sunday 15th November, 2015 – Forbes High School, 18 Wyndham Avenue, Forbes. School Tour: 10.30am For ticket information & bookings please phone Anita Morrison on 0405 364 512. Online ticketing available at www.trybooking.com/HPUH or www.trybooking.com/133699.

14 Nov

Old Time New Vogue Dance: Forbes Town Hall, 7pm, $10. Music by Phil Redenbach. Ladies please bring a plate for supper.

17 Nov

Household Chemical Cleanout: Forbes Shire Council Depot, 1pm to 4pm, Free. Please see Forbes Shire Council’s website for details of accepted items and quantities. For more information contact Leon Ross on 6850 2344 or visit www.forbes.nsw.gov.au

21 Nov

Lions Club Car Boot Sale: Lions Park, 8am to 1pm. Stalls $10. For info phone Peter 0468 819659 or Robyn 6851 2209.

21 Nov

Market Day: Forbes Handicraft Centre, Lachlan Street, from 9am. Items for sale include home cooking, jams, preserves, home grown fruit and vegetables, plants, handmade clothing items, woodwork and other handicrafts. Contact Kathy Bray on 0448 453 776.

28 Nov

Forbes Rotary Ipomoea Markets: Sir Francis Forbes Park, 8am-12.30pm. Lots of amazing stalls of local handicraft, produce, cakes, plants and bric-a-brac on offer. All stall holders welcome! Contact: Helen 6851 4930.

28 Nov

Forbes Farmers Markets: Victoria Park, 8am-12pm. The Forbes Farmers Markets aim to promote healthy eating, local produce and a great social, community environment. For more information please contact either Rachel Wythes (0407020988) or Melissa Ross (0451514881) or send an email to forbesfarmersmarket@gmail.com

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BE Seen

Stuart McLean and Isiah Ramsay working on a sheep at a lamb marking excursion to Peter Wallace’s farm at Bedgerabong.

Morgan Penman gets famliar with a sheep on the lamb marking excursion.

Saly Downie getting to know a woolly friend at the Wallace’s Bedgerabong property.

House of Tribes rocking out at the BBQ Championships last weekend.

Forbes kids enjoying the wheelchair sports meeting.

Maria Willis, Liz Powell, Cassandra Tyack, Dorothy Haley and Leigh Bartholomaeus at the new Cafe/Restaurant Aglio & Olio.

If you have any photos from a special event, please send them to editor@forbesphoenix.com.au

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NOTICE OF AGM Forbes & District Soccer Club Inc will be holding their AGM on the 9th of Nov 2015 at the Forbes Services and Memorial Club at 7pm.

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OUR Gal PROUDLY BROUGHT TO YOU BY:

Anita Morrison

How long have you lived in Forbes? I have lived in the Forbes Community my whole life.

What do you love most about Forbes?

Forbes is a friendly country town with great facilities and a fantastic place to raise your children.

What do you do for work? I am an Office Administrator, for our family business, Community Liaison Officer and now also a roving reporter for the Forbes Phoenix.

What are your hobbies or other passions? Volunteering in community organisations, playing a variety of sport and spending time with family and friends.

If you could have dinner with anyone, alive, dead or fictional, who would it be? Josh Duhamel purely for aesthetic reasons. I really like the movies he has been in and he is very easy on the eyes.

Describe your dream holiday: Somewhere warm with a beach and a pool and surrounded by family, close friends, good food and wine.

What is the biggest change you would like to see in the world? A world free from poverty, homelessness and illegal drugs.

Children’s Week Fun Day Wednesday 28th October

Families with young children are invited to take part in Children’s Week Fun Day 10am to 12 midday Forbes Youth Centre in Battye Street Jumping castle, sausage sizzle, fun activities for children 5 and under Contact: Maree 6852 3008

IMAGE:Anita is now a Roving Reporter for the Forbes Phoenix!

WHAT’S Hot

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 6TH Forbes Golf & Sportsman’s Hotel 2 Course Dinner $50 pp

Tickets available at Ray White Rural and Forbes North Public School

The Forbes North Primary School Kitchen Spring Fling is just around the corner! A two course dinner will be served at Forbes Golf and Sportsmans Hotel on Friday 6 November at a cost of $50 per head to raise funds for their kitchen/garden project.

Tammy Montgomery will be the night’s chef with a menu offering a choice of beef and ribs or barramundi and prawns. Tickets are available from Forbes North Primary School and Ray White Real Estate.

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FLANNERY’S Pharmacy

Are you Puffing Properly?

The majority of people believe that they know how to use their asthma inhaler, however it is thought that up to 90% of people aren’t using their devices properly.

This means that the chances are you are not receiving the full benefit of your medication. It’s nothing to be ashamed of. You may never have been shown in easy steps how to use your inhaler before and even if you have, research has shown that everyone needs regular review otherwise you can accidentally fall into bad habits.

If you are not using your inhaler properly it can have a whole series of effects on your life such as: • Waking at night • Asthma symptoms preventing you from participating in things you enjoy • Needing to use your inhaler more often • Being prescribed higher doses of medication • Thinking your medication isn’t working If you are using a puffer to take your asthma medication, you should always use a spacer as well, regardless of whether you are taking your daily preventer or your blue reliever during an emergency.

The pharmacists and nurses at Flannery’s and Life Pharmacies can provide you with information and advice on asthma devices to help improve the efficacy of your asthma medication.

By Debbie Prior

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Re-live History

IMAGE: Fast Ed cooking up a storm at the National BBQ Championships.

National BBQ Championships The National Barbeque Championships held in Forbes on Saturday 17th October were hailed a huge success according to committee President and Forbes Councillor, Chris Roylance.

Sixteen teams donned their aprons and tongs to compete for the coveted trophy with the overall winners, Melbourne based team “Natural Born Grillers”. The Melbourne duo of Pan Van Duinen and Andrew Kavanagh were inspired to enter the event when members of the National Barbeque committee attended the Barbeque Festival in Melbourne earlier this year. The pair were very excited with the win and plan to return next year to defend their title.

Many of the teams competing on the day were locals and really got into the spirit with inventive team names, uniforms and decorated workstations.

Peter Ashcroft, local chef and regular judge for the championships was impressed with the standard of meats presented for judging. “There has definitely been an improvement over the years, and the variety of flavours experienced this year was exceptional”.

Each team had to prepare and present four different cuts of meat by specific times and winners of each category were spread across many teams. The overall winner was determined after the Last category was judged. The meat was supplied by

Bernardi’s IGA and Peter was extremely impressed with the quality.

TV Chef and personality “Fast” Ed Halmagyi, certainly drew a crowd for his cooking demonstrations.

“He was a real showman” Peter said and the crowd really enjoyed his simple instructions and his down to earth personality. Peter liked the way Ed told the crowd there was no need to buy the most expensive ingredients, they just needed to be a good quality. Ed was very impressed with the event and plans to come back next year as a competitor.

The committee are meeting this week to commence preparations and confirm dates for the 2016 Event which they believe will be bigger and better than ever.

By Anita Morrison

IMAGE: Forbes Relay For Life

As the state-wide Cooee March approaches, towns and villages along the route are now finalising arrangements to welcome the marchers to their communities, commemorating all those who volunteered to service in WWI. The Central Western portion of the march, the Boomerang March, is a unique part of the history of the region. The March was one of nine snowballing recruiting marches held throughout NSW in late 1915 and early 1916.

In this centenary year of the ANZAC, the 2015 Boomerang March aims to use this history of volunteering to focus on the present-day volunteers who serve our communities – the Rural Fire Service, the State Emergency Service, Defence Reserves, the Country Women’s Association, Progress Associations, Rotary, Lions, Apex, sporting and special purpose committees.

“The energy and effort that local groups and individuals are putting into this commemoration continues to amaze me. Some of these communities are very small, yet they are embracing the March with open arms – very much in the spirit of volunteering that we are celebrating,” said March coordinator Kim Templeton.

The March will pass through Forbes, Eugowra, Gooloogong, Canowindra, Billimari, Cowra, Woodstock, Lyndhurst, Mandurama, Carcoar, Blayney, Newbridge and Perthville.

The March will leave Parkes on Saturday 31 October and end in Bathurst on Tuesday 10 November where the Boomerangs meet up with the Kookaburra March coming from Tooraweenah via Mudgee.

March organisers are looking for full-time or part-time marchers to represent their community in this unique opportunity to relive a special part of history. An Expression of Interest form is available on the Boomerang website www.cooeemarch.org.au/boomerangs.

IMAGE:The original WWI March leaving Parkes.

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PHOENIX Giveaway

WIN TWO DOUBLE PASSES TO THE FORBES SERVICES CLUB

Melbourne Cup Luncheon And Fashion Parade 3 November, Forbes Services Memorial Club IMAGE: Jane Grosvenor, Carmen Jelbart, Monica Murray, Christine Watson, Karina White, Kylie Byrnes, Anita Morrison, Lara Dwyer, Jane Cook and Natasha Howard.

Magic Mixtures Claim Bronze Medal at Masters On Friday 16 October, a group of Forbes and Parkes women made their way to Charlestown in Newcastle to compete in the 2015 Netball NSW Masters competition.

For some of the ladies, this was not their first time competing at this event, but for others it was their first time.

The Over 35s Social Division proved very popular this year with 17 teams entered and divided into two pools.

Other divisions contested over the two days of competition were Over 45s Competitive, Over 45s Social, Over 40s Competitive, Over 40s Social and Over 35s Competitive.

The team combined well even though many of the players had not played together before, winning 8, drawing 1 and losing 1 over the two days.

Unfortunately their loss came on the last game of the competition, pushing them into third position overall.

All the teams were competitive which made for a very enjoyable weekend. Best and Fairest was awarded to Karina White and Monica Murray being named Players Player of the tournament and Lara Dwyer took out the Coach’s Award for the weekend.

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Andrew Dukes Wins 2015 Championship Saturday’s play was Round 3 of the Club Men’s Championships. There were 78 players in the field, and while not all were eligible for the championships, they all wanted to do well.

Once again A Dukes played steady golf, compiling a fine 75 Scratch to continue leading the A-Grade. Steve Uphill leads Bgrade after his 86, and Craig Barrett has taken the lead in C-grade with his 88.

The round of the day goes to Pete Cowhan, with his 80 scratch, 68 nett. He was playing alongside Daniel Bayley, a contender in the A Grade, and encouraged all the way by Sam Clarke.

The results for the Daily Comp, a nett event, in three grades, are: A-Grade: P Cowhan (68) on count back from R Nioxon (68).

B-Grade: A Callaghan (69) from D Rhodes (70 on count back).

C-grade: C Barrett (68) on count back from S French (68).

The ball sweep went to 72 nett and was shared by those above plus: 69 – D Mylecharane, D Bayley, A Grierson, 70 - A Dukes, I Bown, 71 – A McDonald, B Carpenter, P Dawson, T Callaghan, M Haley, S Uphill B Parker, B Chandler, R Borger, L O’Connor.

Nearest the pins were: 9th – Scott Kirkman; 18th – A Dukes. Both got their 2’s.

There were five 2’s scored all day, with only one on the 3rd and none scored by C-graders. It seems strange that with good fairways and good greens very few were able to get close.

The final round on Sunday had a field of 49 players, where the top four contenders in each grade played in their own groups, and others played when they can.

In the A-grade, Andrew Dukes was a little unsteady at first, courtesy of a big score on his nemesis hole – an ‘8’ on the 7th – but then he steadied to finish strongly.

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Back in Touch

Forbes Touch Association is back in full swing after two weeks of competition. The committee have been blown away with the number of teams that have entered into the 2015 season, which will remain as a nine week competition.

Record team entries have been entered into every category with Mixed being the most popular.

Undeterred by the warm weather, the level of competition between teams has been very high for the first two weeks of the competition.

There were lots of laughs, crisp passes and plenty of speed being displayed so we are definitely in for an excellent season of touch football.

The family competition has proved to be a winning formula with the return of some familiar faces, and many of the adult players backing up to play in the senior competition.

Teams are required to fulfil refereeing duties as has occurred in the past and referees will need to make their way over to tournament control prior to the commencement of each timeslot to get the scorecard, whistle and ball.

Teams must be in uniform with numbers on the back, to make the referees job easier, and appropriate footwear must be worn at all times with no metal studded boots to be worn.

By Ash Hogan.