Seeing Stars For Food Safety People who live, work and visit the Forbes Shire demand a high level of food safety when they choose to eat out. ‘Scores on Doors’ is a promotional program that recognises and celebrates food businesses that have demonstrated a good standard of food safety. Forbes Mayor, Phyllis Miller OAM said “Scores on Doors creates a consistency in the local industry as everyone is judged on the same criteria.” All restaurants, cafes, bakeries and takeaways in the Forbes local area can receive a star rating. Officers from Forbes Shire Council frequently inspect food businesses to ensure hygiene standards are being met. When a business achieves good to excellent standards, after a random inspection, they are awarded a star rating by the inspector. A certificate is then issued by the Council and positioned in a clearly visible location, such as the front window or door of the business. Mayor Miller stated “This program offers businesses a fantastic opportunity to show
Local business staff and owners with Mayor Phyllis Miller OAM
customers how seriously they take their food hygiene. This gives customers an idea of what’s going on in the kitchen out the back.” Forbes Shire has joined the state-wide ‘Scores on Doors’ program, to improve food
safety standards and to reduce the instance of foodborne illnesses in the retail food industry. The purple and green certificate and stickers have a rating system of Five Stars for Excellent, Four Stars for Very Good and Three Stars for Good.
GREEN CESTRUM Green cestrum is a vigorous plant that can out-compete other vegetation. Green cestrum is toxic to animals including cattle, sheep, horses, pigs, poultry and humans. This weed is a Priority weed under the Biosecurity Act in the Central West Region. Green cestrum seeds germinate mainly in autumn with young plants taking two or more years to flower and set seed. Mature plants will flower and seed each year. Seeds from these plants can remain dormant in the soil for many years. It is spread most commonly in droppings from birds that have eaten the berries. Green cestrum is a common weed on vacant allotments, roadsides, river and creek banks or riparian areas.
The characteristics of green cestrum are: • Erect perennial shrub up to 3m high • Leaves are alternate, up to 12cm long and 2.5cm wide, and have an unpleasant odour when cruched • Greenish-yellow flowers grow in clusters at the ends of branches are trumpet shaped and up to 2.5cm long • Flowers produce an unpleasant perfume during the day but can smell quite sweet in the evening • Clusters of shiny, black, egg-shaped berries 7-10mm long are produced during summer and autumn For more information please contact Local Council Weeds Officer Tina Smart Forbes Shire Council Phone (02) 6850 2376 www.forbes.nsw.gov.au
WARNING: Green Cestrum frequently causes ‘sudden death’ in livestock and is highly toxic to all animal species and humans. Signs of poisoning include diarrhea, abdominal pain, depression, disorientation, walking with a stagger, irritability, weakness, going off their feed, lying on the ground, and finally a period of coma or terminal convulsions.
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MAYORAL NOTES How good was last weekend’s Frost and Fire? Thank you for supporting this wonderful event. It’s quite clear an event like that was just what the doctor ordered for our community. We’ll be back next year with more food and drink vendors, amazing artists and performers, as well as fun for the kids. When times are tough, events like that bring people together. Thank you, Forbes and visitors, for your support. The Flood Study Committee has met with Local and State Government representatives to discuss our future regarding how floods affect our Shire and ways to improve the effects on the community. This week work has begun in Templar Street as part of the beautification of the CBD. All efforts will be made to avoid disrupting businesses and traffic. The work will include irrigation for the 12 mature Claret Ash trees to be planted in garden beds in the centre of the road. Solar lights will also feature along the street creating an attractive avenue to entice people off the highway and into the CBD. Forbes will be hosting the Australian Lo-
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cal Government Women’s Association executive board meeting. This sees female Mayors, Councillors and Council staff from local governments across NSW meet and discuss ideas. It’s an honour to host them. Excitingly on Saturday we will have the weather crew from Sunrise here at the Wir-
THUMBS UP To the person/s who retrieved my flown off the car roof hat and hung it on a post in Wambat Street. Thank You.
THUMBS UP Thank you to the great Doctors and Nurses at Forbes Hospital for looking after me on Tuesday night. Judith Russell
THUMBS UP To the organisers for such an expertly orchestrated River Arts Festival Forbes on Saturday, with such a diverse array of art and creativity, and the enjoyable selection of musical entertainment. radjuri Dreaming Centre at 7am. They’ll be featuring our beautiful Lake and attractions. Come down and show Australia what a great town we have. God Bless Your Mayor Phyllis Miller
FORBES SHIRE COUNCIL “Serving the Community” Public Notices
THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING TO BE HELD ON THURSDAY JULY 18 COMMENCING AT 1PM DAROOBALGIE WASTE FACILITY
GREAT AGRICULTURAL ROLES AND TRAINEES In July Council will be releasing a range of exciting roles in our Saleyards operation - for a supervisor and a saleyards operator, as well as our Water and Sewer teams for trainees. Ideal roles for those from the agriculture or supervisory areas to translate skills into Local Government. Traineeships are perfect for school leavers, through to mature age candidates wanting to re-skill in a new area and Council is an equal opportunity employer who welcomes applications from all interested people. Please email people@forbes.nsw.gov.au for more details or a confidential chat, or watch our website for Positions Vacant.
FISHING PLATFORM – LIONS PARK Installation of the Fishing Platform in Lions Park is scheduled for 24 –28 June depending on weather conditions. Contractors will be working on site and there will be restricted vehicle access with pedestrian diversion around the works (impacts shared path). Temporary road closures may also be required on Junction Street with information circulated prior. There will be environmental controls put in place including floats in the water. Members of the public should not disturb these as they are protecting the environment and will be removed by Council when works are completed. The platform has been part funded by a grant from DPI for improving accessibility to fishing facilities in NSW and is part of Council’s commitment through our Disability Inclusion Action Plan for improving accessibility to recreational opportunities to the whole community. Drainage pipes have also been delivered to Lions Park in preparation for the upgrade of the current open drain. These are scheduled for installation during July and this process may also result in some disruption to pedestrian and vehicle access as the works move closer to the lake. Members of the public and employees are advised to adhere to warning signs in place and follow road work signs and diversions.
BREASTSCREENING The Mobile van is coming to Forbes mid July to mid August 2019. Victoria Park (Behind the Cenotaph on Harold Street). Call 132050 to book your free screening mammogram.
In order to improve the facilities at the Daroobalgie Waste Facility, Council will be undertaking
construction works on the upper areas of the facility. To keep everyone safe during these works, a number of changes will be made, effective now. • • • • • •
Works are underway already to build a new ramp access to the existing Daroobalgie landfill. The new ramp will extend the current landfill life by around 5 years, giving us time to undertake extensions to and modernise the facility. Modifications have been made onsite already to dump locations We need to keep everyone safe – the Public will need to stay out of work zone and follow instructions from onsite personnel at all times Works should take around 2-4 weeks depending on conditions – there may be delays due to weather conditions There is likely to be an increase in odour from the facility during the works. We do have on site controls to assist in managing this.
Monday to Saturdays, there will be restricted public access to the top of the facility. Sundays, the upper section of the facility will be open for general waste disposal however the number of vehicles at any one time will be restricted for safety reasons. This may mean that there are short delays during busy periods. Members of the public need to be patient and follow instructions at all times. Opening hours will remain the same.
BULKY WASTE CLEAN-UP: 5TH – 9TH AUGUST 2019 Forbes Shire Council is providing a Kerbside Bulky Waste Clean-up for all residents currently receiving a domestic waste and recycling collection service. Please place your waste neatly next to the edge of the kerb, not blocking the footpath, at your normal weekly bin collection point on Sunday 4th August. Note: Collections may occur at any time during the allotted time period, and may not be collected on the same day as your normal bin service.
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 After Hours Emergency Number: 1300 978 633
All submissions to Council should be sent to: General Manager, Forbes Shire Council, PO Box 333 Forbes NSW 2871 Email: forbes@forbes.nsw.gov.au • Website: www.forbes.nsw.gov.au
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QUESTION of the week Vinnies Winter Appeal: With just days until the end of financial year, Vinnies is only halfway towards its Winter Appeal fundraising goal. With the cold temperatures outside Vinnies is urgently calling for donations to support its work with people experiencing poverty, homelessness and disadvantage. “On behalf of the tens of thousands of people we support, we thank those generous people who have already donated to the Vinnies Winter Appeal. What better time of year to make a donation than the end of the financial year where all donations to the Vinnies Winter Appeal are tax-deductible.” said Jack de Groot, Vinnies NSW CEO. You can make a donation today by calling 13 18 12 or visit www.vinnies.org.au
Debbie Prior with John Schrader from Forbes CanAssist.
Flannery’s Pharmacy Gives Back: Debbie Prior, Business Manager at Flannery’s Pharmacy in Forbes presented John Schrader from Forbes CanAssist with a cheque for $1,650 to help the local community. The funds were raised at a golf day held earlier in the year. Contributions: If you have a Thumbs Up/Down, Snippet, Be Seen Photo, Stork News, Wedding Bell or Catch of the Week we would love to hear from you! Simply email editor@forbesphoenix.com.au we love all contributions! Forbes Working Dog Auction: To be held at the Forbes Showground on Saturday 3rd August 2019. Demonstrations start at 11am, followed by the auctions. Nominations are now open and close Friday 12th July. Contact James Litt on 0418 893 986 for more information.
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Have you used the Forbes Hospital services in the past year?
Shirley Myers: Both my husband and myself have used the Forbes Hospital in the last two months.
WAY BACK When Forbes local Allan Hicking has provided us with this wonderful class photograph that was taken at Forbes Catholic School when he was just eight years old. This photograph was taken around 1942. Have you got an old photograph of a local person or a photograph of Forbes way back when? If so we would love to see it for our new feature “Way Back When”, simply email your photo and information to editor@forbesphoenix.com.au
Allan Hicking and class at Forbes Catholic School.
Fiona Stevenson: No. But I am a member of the Friends of the Forbes Hospital.
Grace Dawson: Yes I have. Probably about five months ago I did.
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NSW Farmers' members and guests are invited to the Parkes/Forbes Branch Annual Meeting, 6:30pm Forbes Services Club on Wed, 3 July.
Special Guest: Sarah Thompson discussing the current and future direction of combating the city/ country divide through educating our youth about where their food and fibre comes from. RSVP Catriona McAuliffe Regional Services Manager – Central West mcauliffec@nswfarmers.org.au or 0488 100 005
21 Holloway Street FORBES - Cute cottage style home set on approx. 537sqm - 3 good sized bedrooms - Separate kitchen, dining and living with reverse cycle split system - Undercover entertaining area and garage workshop - Low maintenance gardens and lawns - Ideal for first home buyers, investors or couples looking to downsize - Comprehensive Information Memorandum available on request
VIEW Sat 29th June, 10am AUCTION Fri 12th July, 11am at Forbes Inn
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Puzzles TWo-WAy CRossWoRd
CRypTIC ClUEs ACROSS 1 It’s a kind of counterfeit coin mound I’m involved with in my apartment building (11) 7 The centre court belongs to us (3) 8 Aerial acrobatics Nana did around an upturned net (7) 9 Declines small amounts of water (5) 10 The teacher uses Bismuth to bend the bar (5) 12 Pried into one’s detective activities (5) 14 Making tracks operational (5) 15 Violent weather on the road-not-travelled (7) 17 He could be the current electricity expert (3) 18 They, in essence, fled hurriedly because they were so vulnerable (11)
QUICk ClUEs ACROSS 1 Apartment building (US) (11) 7 Personal pronoun (3) 8 Aerial (7) 9 Falls (5) 10 Hebrew teacher (5) 12 Pried (5) 14 Departing (5) 15 Violent whirlwind (7) 17 Top pilot (3) 18 Unprotected (11) DOWN 1 Arranged joint efforts (11) 2 Becomes less wide (7) 3 Gives approval to (informal) (5) 4 Bury (5) 5 Small hotel (3) 6 Inconsequential (11) 11 Subdivision of an army (7) 13 Sewer (5) 14 Planet (5) 16 Sports official (3)
DOWN 1 A rather odd reaction to that which was combined harmoniously (11) 2 He warns or destroys as he loses scope (7) 3 Gives approval to obtain a wild yak, so there! (5) 4 If it seems to look inert just cover it with dirt (5) 5 Somewhere to stay beginning in the middle (3) 6 Try living in a single manse, how inconsequential! (11) 11 Form a bridge for a very large body of troops (7) 13 Exhaust the supply of water outlet (5) 14 Can a log be turned into a sphere? (5) 16 Father took his hat off to the official (3)
sUdokU 6. In 2006, which band had a hit with the song, Chasing Cars? 7. Which Australian played on the same team as Stan Wawrinka in the 2015 International Premier Tennis League season? 8. Who lit the Olympic flame at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics? 9. Gala, Granny Smith and Pink Lady are varieties of which fruit? 10.What Australian film includes the phrase “Tell him he’s dreaming”?
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How to play sudoku: You are given a 9x9 grid which has been divided up into nine 3x3 boxes. The aim of the game is very simple: to fill each row, column and 3x3 box with the numbers from 1 to 9 inclusive.
1 J.J. Abrams. 2 Emma Roberts. 3 Melbourne Stars. 4 Indian Ocean. 5 1980s. 6 Snow Patrol. 7 Nick Kyrgios. 8 Muhammad Ali. 9 Apple. 10 The Castle.
1. Who directed Star Wars: The Force Awakens? 2. Who plays the runaway daughter in the 2013 film We’re The Millers? 3. Eddie McGuire is the chairman of which T20 cricket team? 4. The Persian Gulf is an extension of which ocean? 5. Robert Mugabe became President of Zimbabwe during which decade?
difficulty: Hard
INEFFAbly, baffle, finale, fable, belay, alien, aline, anile, liane, nelia, elfin, liney, able, bale, bane, bean, flea, leaf, elan, lane, lean, bile, bine, fief, fife, file, lief, life, fine, lien, line.
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LETTER to the Editor Dear Editor, For many years now Forbes local and passionate environmentalist, Dianne Decker, has been providing a little tree to every new baby born at the Forbes District Hospital as part of the Trees for Babies initiative. This initiative has been so successful, that Dianne Decker had recently been made aware that they had run out of cards at Forbes Hospital and has since delivered another batch of locally printed Trees for Babies cards to Forbes Hospital. The card reads "This tree is presented to -------------------- in the interest of preserving and improving our beautiful country, and especially so you can enjoy playing under this tree's shade as you both grow up." The new mother simply has to take the card up to the Nursery on the Parkes Road and they will provide the card holder with
a little tree of their choice. Yes, it may only be a little tree, but this has proven to be the most successful way to grow trees in our local area. If you want to see a collection of some of the trees, go for a little drive past Dianne’s previous little farm that she has just sold on the corner of Greens Road and the West Wyalong Newell Highway. All of the wonderful trees on her old little farm were planted as tube stock. Now you can see the amazing bottle trees in the front yard and look at the wonderful River Red Gums in the outside paddock, and all the amazing dwarf Sugar Gums. This is living proof that from little things big things grow. The Trees for Babies initiative of giving a free tree also applies to any little Parkes baby that is to be born at Forbes District Hospital. Dianne Decker
Forbes Rallies Together Against Hospital Changes Many local businesses, including Forbes Shire Council, closed their doors on June 20, to join together in the Rally at Forbes Hospital to protest recent changes to services at Parkes Hospital. “You have full support from Council in keeping all our medical services here at Forbes,” declared Deputy Mayor, Jenny Webb, Radiologist with the Forbes Hospital. “We are passionately against the downgrading of any services both here at Forbes or at Parkes Hospital.” “WNSWHEALTH Management is suggesting that maternity services be downgraded at Parkes leaving Maternity patients to come to Forbes for delivery, and
that Forbes Elective Theatre cases be performed in Parkes, leaving emergency surgery including caesareans at Forbes. Is this a trade-off, or a compromise?” Councillor Webb asked the crowd. “Downgrading both Forbes and Parkes Hospital has the potential to put birthing women at risk in emergency situations as it will reduce the availability of theatre services to the Forbes community, and cut the level of experienced and skilled theatre staff.” Councillor Webb pledged that “Forbes Shire Council has and will continue to advocate at all political levels to ensure that there are no cuts to any of our medical services.”
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Shannon Crowley enjoyed his birthday at Frost and Fire on Saturday night!
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Local Girl Shannen Toole enjoying a day out in the sunshine.
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NSW Farmers Annual Meeting @ Forbes Services Memorial Club at 6.30pm. RSVP to Catriona McAuliffe on 0488 100 005.
Forbes Neighbourhood Watch Annual General Meeting @ 7pm at the Forbes Services Club.
Auction of 21 Holloway St, Forbes @ 10am. Open home this Saturday 29th June at 10am. For more info call Stacey Clarke on 0438 721 340. Auction of 1/122 York St, Forbes @ 11am. Open home this Saturday 29th June at 11am For more info call Stacey Clarke on 0438 721 340. Forbes Shire Council Meeting @ 1pm at the Council Chambers.
Forbes Working Dog Auction @ Forbes Showground from 11am. Nominations are now open and close on 12th July 2019. For all enquiries contact James Litt on 0418 893 986. Bulky Waste Cleanup for all residents currently receiving a domestic waste and recycling collection service. Make sure your waste is out on Sunday 4th August in three piles scrap metal, white goods and ewaste, bundled organics and general bulky waste.
Forbes Rotary Ipomoea Markets @ Lions Park from 8am – 12.30pm. Lots of amazing stalls of local handicraft, produce, cakes, plants and bric-a-brac on offer. All stall holders welcome! Reading Down Town Day @ Victoria Park from 8.30am – 1.30pm. Music, books, drama and activities to celebrate literacy in the Forbes Shire. For more information, email maree.yapp@det.nsw.edu.au or phone 6852 3008. 9 Nov Taste on Templar Dinner and Entertainment from 6.30pm till late, fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House Orange.
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 02 6851 1863.
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 on the website: 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, 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 6:30 pm. For more information phone Ray Martin on 0429 133 046. 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.
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Forbes Gets A Win OUR Gal In State Budget Coralie Crouch
The NSW Treasurer, Dominic Perrottet, last week delivered the state’s budget. The following excerpts are just a few that are pertinent to the Forbes Shire. DROUGHT $355 million to extend critical drought assistance measures for farmers and rural communities, $170 million for the Drought Stimulus Packages, and $185 million in onfarm Emergency Drought Relief measures including continuing transport cost rebates and waiving annual land rates ESTABLISH AN INDEPENDENT AGRICULTURE COMMISSIONER $2 million over four years to establish an independent Agriculture Commissioner, with legislated powers to protect the Right to Farm, allowing farmers to undertake lawful agricultural practices whilst reducing conflict with other land users. IMPROVING QUAD BIKE SAFETY FOR NSW FARMERS $2.8 million over two years to extend the Quad Bike Safety Improvement Program, including rebates for farmers who prefer drones as alternatives to quad bikes. ROADS AND TRANSPORT Significant roads and infrastructure programs in 2019-20, including: The $52.4 million allocation for continued delivery of overtaking lanes along the Newell Highway, and $200 million to reduce flooding on the Newell Highway between Forbes and West Wyalong. STRONGER COUNTRY COMMUNITIES FUND $100 million allocated for round three of the Stronger Country Communities Fund for projects and programs in the regions, including $50 million aimed at supporting young people. RENEWABLE ENERGY BOOST $30 million over four years to co-fund new on-demand clean energy projects with the private sector through the Emerging Energy Program, including $10 million to pilot initiatives to recycle and re-use materials in solar panels and battery systems. WATER SECURITY FOR NSW Develop plans for projects to improve water security in regional communities, including fast tracking regional water strategies, with environmental and economic studies to commence this year. Investigate potential mass water infrastructure projects that will drought-proof Eastern Australia in the spirit of the Bradfield Scheme, contingent on matched funding from the Commonwealth and other states. $170 million reserved for a special purpose Drought Infrastructure Package to fast track critical water and infrastructure projects.
How long have you lived in or around Forbes and what is the best thing about living here? I came to Forbes in 1968 as an Art teacher. I left in 2000 and we returned to retire here in 2017. Where do you work or what do you do currently and what do you enjoy about it? I am now retired but I taught at Forbes High School until 2000 and in Newcastle until 2017. I now work in my pottery studio Serendipity and take occasional classes. What is your favourite thing to do when you have free time? I like to read and engage in creative writing. My main passion is pottery and other forms of art. I also play squash and tennis for fun. What makes you proud? I feel proud when I meet past students who remember the experiences and good times they had in my art lessons. If you could be an animal which one would you choose and why? I would be a dog because dogs give the best example of how to behave in a humane manner. Fidelity is their motto. What is your all-time favourite movie, song and/or book, and why? Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. The opening line is very revealing and still relevant. What is on your bucket list? My bucket list is to stay active, to continue sharing my pottery knowledge and not to lose my sense of humour. What are you really good at? I am good at trying to achieve my goals which are to stay healthy and creative. Tell us about your best holiday ever? My best holiday was when I backpacked with my friend around Europe visiting many famous Art Museums. What makes your day? My day is made when I share my studio with enthusiastic students and visitors. My other best time is when I have an occasional glass of wine with long time Forbes friends.
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FORBES SPORT
4BBB Stroke Championships The weekend saw the playing of the 4BBB Stroke Championships, with only a small field of 48 players participating, who still showed quality of play. The Scratch Winners were Peter Dawson and Dan Bayley, who finished with 69. The Scratch Runners-up were Steve Betland and Mark Collits, on 70, with a few putting issues. The Handicap Winners were Kim Herbert and Ray Taylor with a score of 66 ½, closely followed by Handicap Runners-up Neil McMillan and Bruce Carpenter on 67 nett. The ball sweep went to: 69 – Dawson/ Bayley; 70 – S Betland/M Collits; 71 – J Betland/Sallaway; 78 – Shine/McAuliffe, Herbert/Taylor; 79 – B Carpenter/N McMillan; 80 – Duncan/R Nixon. The NTP’s went to: 9th – R Nixon; 18th – M Collits. Greg Webb celebrated his 65th birthday on the Friday, unfortunately, he and partner Doug Churchill both felt their age on the back-9. The Sunday’s Stableford Medley field winner was Jeff Haley with 34 points. With no Runner-up or ball sweep. The NTP’s went to: 9th – Bess Shields; 18th – Julie Hurkett. The Winter 3’s competition rolls on. The week 6 results are: Voucher goes to – Terry
Rousell (nett 25.5). Ball winners were: 25.5 - T Rousell; 32.5 - E Coombs, A Baker; 33.5 - G Besgrove, A Tucker. Better conditions this week should help all players. The next LVDGA Event is the Mixed Fourball Stableford Championship, to be held at Condobolin on Sun 21 July. Then on Sun 4 August is the LVDGA Mens 4B Final, being played at Peak Hill. We need some players to represent the Club at these events. On Saturday 29 June we have an 18Hole Stroke, sponsored by Forbes TV & Video Repairs. Sunday we have a Stableford Medley. On Sat 6 July we have the Monthly Medal, sponsored by Walkers Ag-n-Vet. Sunday we have a Stableford Medley.
4BBB Stroke Champions: Peter Dawson and Dan Bayley holding the 4BBB Stroke Championship Trophy.
Croquet Results Results for the week ending 22 June Tuesday’s Golf Croquet was a lively affair with all the courts full. We welcomed back Mal Smith, who has been away on holiday for some time. Neville Spry has made a big effort in the last three weeks winning three games in a row. Also winning three games were Bill Scott and John MacCullagh. While one of our newer members, Jenny Job, had two wins. Saturday’s Aussie Croquet saw 24 players come out and brave the minus two degree temperatures. Only two players won all their games that day. Those players were Merv Langfield and Harley Stewart. One of the best games on Saturday was the match between Harley Stewart and Ray Burridge who defeated Bob Murray and his partner Doreen Rogers. Bob’s ball was knocked away on the last hoop by Ray Burridge, giving Harley time to get through the last hoop and get close to the finishing peg. Bob was again knocked away and missed the peg twice before Ray Burridge finished the game with a straight shot at the pin.
Autumn Night Netball Finals
The Forbes Netball Association recently held the finals of the Autumn Night competitions for mixed and ladies teams.
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MIXED FINAL The Mixed final was won by NSG to Postie, who defeated Minor Premiers Aggies by 29-17. The players were very enthusiastic, and both teams played with lots of energy and passion, and the score line did not reflect the physicality of the game. NSG to Postie won the first quarter by 7-4, and continued to draw slightly ahead in the second quarter, with the half time score being 14-9. Postie’s Isaac Stewart showed excellent ball skills and Sam Smith also helped to lead the way for his team. NSG to Postie’s shooter Jordon Gaffney had an accurate shooting game helping the team secure the lead. The third quarter was dominated by NSG to Postie, winning the goal count by 7-2. Aggies centre Daniel Ashcroft dominated for his team, and Georgie Price and Chelsea Madden never gave up trying as they fought back in the final quarter, with the goal count 8-6 to Postie. LADIES FINAL The Ladies final was a powerful display of netball from Hughes & Co, who won the game against Minor Premiers Forbes Engineering 37-18. Hughes & Co took control of the game from the first whistle, winning the first quarter by 12-6. Forbes Engineering fought back in the second quarter to nearly equal the goal count. As circle defender Nicole Mee dominated the defence end for Hughes & Co, with Kate Loneragan shut down the Forbes Engineering attack. Hughes & Co again dominated the third quarter, with shooter Shannon Hurley, helped by Stephanie Hughes, made the goal count for the quarter 10-3 to Hughes & Co. Forbes Engineering shooter Brianna Duncan was accurate throughout the game, and keeper Sophie Robinson held a strong defence. Forbes Engineering never gave up.