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Rev Crystal Spindler with Mayor of Forbes Phyllis Miller, Sue Joliffe and Selina Win Pe Official Rural Aid Ambassador.

Official Rural Aid Ambassador Visits Forbes

Selina Win Pe is one amazing woman who has so much to offer the struggling Forbes community as they currently tackle the worst drought on record. Selina is one of the survivors of the infamous Lindt Café Siege in Sydney in 2014. Since the siege Selina has battled Post Traumatic Stress Disorder for 4.5 years. Selina wanted to find a way of giving back to the Australians who have helped and supported her since the siege. It was in early March of this year that Selina decided to jump in the car and leave Sydney, and see the effects of the NSW drought first hand that she had heard about through the media. After her travels she contacted the CEO of Rural Aid Australia Charles Alder and wanted to know how she could help.

Selina then identified with the help of Charles, two programs that she would get behind. They include: • The Buy a Bale Program • The Gift of Music Program Selina is now an Official Rural Aid Ambassador and travels the state listening to the communities struggling through the drought. While she was in Forbes she met with Mayor Phyllis Miller and kindly delivered and donated over 150 bottles of water to Nell’s Pantry 4 Farmers at St John’s Anglican Church. Selina is looking forward to returning to Forbes in the near future to speak at a Rotary Club event. On 1st June Selina launched a new website www.selinawinpe.com.au which shows all her travels around the state.

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Local Community News MAYORAL NOTES You may have heard the horrible news this week of the vandalism to one of our most loved sculptures by the Lake. If anyone knows anything please report it to the Police. It is terrible to have to do this, but we will put cameras up around areas like this to catch culprits in action if necessary. We do not want to waste valuable time and money on fixing things that shouldn’t need fixing! This week I had the chance to meet up with Selina Win Pe, Lindt Café siege survivor, and take her on a tour of Nell’s Pantry. She is such an amazing woman and has made a personal pledge to raise $1 million dollars to assist drought affected communities. Nell’s Pantry is doing a great service for our community by providing much needed supplies to the struggling farming families in our district. They continue to accept donations of food and supplies, and I encourage you to help where you can. They are open Tuesdays 1-3.30pm. This week I have been in Roma for the Australian Livestock Markets Association Annual Saleyards Expo. It was amazing to

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Would your local community or sports organisation like coverage in the Forbes Phoenix? Send us your news and let us know what is happening in your organisation. Send to editor@forbesphoenix.com.au or call the office on 02 6344 1846 see this facility in action, being one of the major selling centre’s in the country. I must congratulate HE Silos on their 50th Anniversary and I’m disappointed I missed the celebrations this week. I have known them from the day they began their business here in Forbes, and they must be very proud of their achievements in creating such a successful inter-generational business. I wish them all the best for the next 50 years! Also this week we saw Brian Gunn work his last day at Ladybird. I would like to wish

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he and Marg all the best in retirement and I hope they now have time to smell the roses! Thanks for all your hard work Brian, we will miss you. Until next week, God bless. Your Mayor Phyllis Miller

FORBES SHIRE COUNCIL “Serving the Community” Public Notices

THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING TO BE HELD ON THURSDAY AUGUST 15 COMMENCING AT 1PM POSITIONS VACANT Council is seeking applications for permanent positions at the Central West Livestock Exchange. • Saleyards Supervisor • Saleyards Operator The Supervisor Livestock Exchange will be responsible for the management of the day to day operations of the Central West Livestock Exchange (CWLE) including but not limited to animal welfare of livestock, ensuring Chain of Responsibility compliance and ensuring the management of accurate records of livestock transactions. This position will also be responsible for the supervision of all staff and general maintenance of the yards and infrastructure. The aim of the Livestock Exchange Operator position is to work as a multi-skilled team member at the Central West Livestock Exchange (CWLE) undertaking a range of duties associated with routine cleaning and maintenance of the facility as well as a focus on administration duties on cattle, sheep and pig sale days. Applications close 11 August 2019

TRAINEE OPPORTUNITIES Two exciting opportunities have opened at Forbes Shire Council for people wishing to undertake formal training and development within our Water Section. • Trainee Water Operator • Trainee Sewer Treatment Plant Operator For a 2-year period, the Trainee Water Operator and Trainee Sewer Treatment Plant Operator will undertake professional learning and development in this critical service area. Applications close on Sunday 11 August 2019 at 5.00pm. Refer to Councils website for the link to the position descriptions and the online application http://www.forbes.nsw.gov.au/council/positions-vacant.aspx

DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL: Teddy Bear Picnic - Event Development Application No: 2019 / 59 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 on behalf of Forbes Shire Council for the purpose of holding the Teddy Bear Picnic Event, at Lions Park, Junction Street, Forbes on Saturday 19th October 2019 from 10.00am to 2.00pm. The application will be on public exhibition from the 19th July 2019 until the 2nd August 2019.

DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL: Naidoc Day Community Celebrations Development Application No: 2019 / 58 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 on behalf of Forbes Shire Council for the purpose of holding the Naidoc Day Community Celebrations. There will be a March from Cross Street to Victoria Park, on the 18th September 2019 starting 10.00am to 2.00pm. The application will be on public exhibition from the 19th July 2019 date until the 2nd August 2019.

Any person may make a submission, in writing, in relation to the above Applications which must be received by Council on or before 5.00 pm on 2nd August 2019. If you wish to make a submission regarding the proposals you must clearly explain your reasons (on planning grounds) in the submission. The applications are classified as local development with Forbes Shire Council being the consent authority.

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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SNIPPETS... “Way Back When”, simply email your photo and information to editor@forbesphoenix. com.au or call 6344 1846. Free Fossil Road Show: Will be held at The Age of Fishes Museum in Canowindra on Thursday 1st August from 4-7pm. Bring in your fossils to the museum and have a Palaeontologist from the Australian Museum identify them for free. For more information call The Age of Fishes Museum on 6344 1008. Merle Parrish and son Robert a New Guinea Businessman, was a guest speaker at the Eugowra CWA International Day recently held at Cudal.

Eugowra CWA News: Group International Day was held at Cudal this month with Papua New Guinea being the country of study, Robert Parish, Merle Parish’s son who has businesses in New Guinea was a very interesting guest speaker. Meningococcal Cases Could Rise With Shifting Seasons: The Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD) is urging people to be alert to lesser known signs of meningococcal disease with zero cases already reported in the area this year and the peak period for the disease still more than a month away. Meningococcal disease can occur at any time of year but cases normally start to increase towards the end of flu season when people’s immune systems are weaker from viruses. Last year WNSWLHD reported one case of meningococcal disease. It is a rare but serious bacterial infection that can cause death within hours so the more symptoms people know about, the better. Most cases occur in infants, young children, teenagers and young adults, although people of any age can be affected. Way Back When: 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

Forbes Business Chamber: The AGM will be held on Wednesday 31st July at 6pm at The Forbes Inn, all businesses are welcome! For more information please contact Fiona on 0407 380 936 or email forbes. businesschambernsw@gmail.com Forbes Working Dog Auction: Will be held at the Forbes Showground on Saturday 3rd August 2019. Demonstrations start at 11am, followed by the dog auctions. For more information contact James Litt on 0418 893 986 for more information. 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!

The Young Farming Champions program welcomes another amazing young person to the team! Sally Downie from Forbes has been awarded the 2019 Picture You in Agriculture Scholarship.

Apply Now For CSU Community Grant Charles Sturt University are committed to supporting the development of the regions in NSW. This year, CSU have got $125,000 in grant funding available to help communities grow and flourish. Help the community today by applying for a 2019 Charles Sturt University Community University Partnerships (CUP) grant. If you’re a community group, school, sporting club, Indigenous group or cultural organisation in Forbes, you can apply for a grant of up to $2,000 to help boost and support your project. CUP grants are available in all Charles

Sturt University campus cities and University regions including Forbes.

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Vote Now for My Community Project! My Community Project has been made possible by the NSW Government Generations Fund and six projects from the Forbes Shire have made it through to the final stage where the community votes! These awesome community projects include: • Lighting up Lake Forbes: Installing solar lighting around the Lake Forbes walking track to improve safety and accessibility for all members of the community. • Calarie Hall and Recreation Grounds Upgrades: Upgrades will be undertaken at the Calarie Hall and Recreation Ground including upgrades to the hall, kitchen, pathways and amenities. • A face lift for Forbes Town Band: The Town Band Hall is weatherboard and in need of repair, with fresh painting and upgrades it will encourage new members to join. • Forbes BMX Track Refurbishment: Refurbishment and upgrades to the BMX Track for the local and surrounding communities to utilise and enjoy. • No place like home - Forbes Men’s Shed: This grant will complete the move from under the grandstand at the Forbes Showground to Union Street allowing members access to a new facility. • Lachlan House with No Steps Community Hub: The development of a Community Hub that can be utilised by people with a disability and the wider Community. For more information and to vote online please head to the following site https:// mycommunityproject.service.nsw.gov.au/

There are five categories to choose from: • Art and culture • Education • Indigenous engagement • Health and wellbeing • Sport Applications are now open for round two grants and close on 9th August 2019. For more information visit the community portal at about.csu.edu.au/community/grants or email community@csu.edu.au

The Forbes Men’s Shed are one of the six projects you can vote for in the Forbes Shire.

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BASIC DAMPER Ingredients • 4 Cups of SR Flour • 1 cup of Milk • 1 tsp salt • ½ cup of water • 1½ tsp of butter Method 1. Sift together all dry ingredients and rub in butter. 2. Make a well in the flour and pour in milk and water. 3. Mix with a knife until your dough holds together. (Dough should be sticky to touch - not dry). 4. Sprinkle with a little flour and turn out on to a lightly floured surface. 5. Place into a pre-heated (hot) camp oven on a foil lined trivet or round cake tray and bake for 35 to 40 minutes.

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Selina Win Pe and Mayor Phyllis Miller visit the team of volunteers at Nell's Pantry 4 Farmers in Forbes last week.

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This Saturday 27th July is the Forbes Platypi Charity Day where jersey’s will be auctioned off after the games against the Dubbo Roos in the Club House. Head down to Grinstead Oval from 12noon for all the action!

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New Lions District Governor Peter Bright and Lion Club member Elaine Bright.

New Lions District Governor To Foster Service With Pride

Forbes Lion Peter Bright will take over as District Governor of District 201 N4 at the Annual Changeover event being held on Saturday 20 August, 2019, at the Forbes Services Memorial Club. Forbes Mayor Phyllis Miller will attend the event along with around 60 Lions members. The appointment follows 15 months of intensive training, culminating in a week-long event in Milan, Italy from 5-9th July, where around 800 District Governors from around the world were officially sworn in. Peter will take over the role from immediate Past District Governor Gavan Ellis, and aims to build on the Lions presence in the region to ensure they can continue sup-

porting the community. “I want to make sure we can continue to help our communities through tough times, and I’m keen to involve younger people in the idea of voluntary community service,” Peter said. He already has a strong track record. Peter and his wife, Elaine, have been active Lions since joining in 2006, when the Forbes and District Club was established. In 13 years, Peter has twice served as Club President, and has led many projects that have made a difference in the community. Peter is committed to spreading the message that kindness matters, and working

Friday 26 July 2019 Page 5 with and involving young people in community service. He has been involved in the annual Youth of the Year Quest, bringing the State Final to Forbes in 2017, and he formed the first Leos club in Forbes at the Forbes High School. In 2017, Peter received the International Presidents Award for his work with the Forbes Flood Relief efforts, during which the club assisted local families with a variety of Australian Lions Foundation vouchers including food, fuel, stock feed and fencing. He is quick to point out it was a team effort. “Of course, it was an honour to receive the award, but it reflected on the whole club, not just me,” said Peter. When he takes over as District Governor, he will lead a membership of around 1,000 Lions in 48 clubs across Central, Northern, and Southern NSW. District activities include responding to community needs during disaster events, and regular activities such as the Youth of The Year Quest, Peace Poster Competition, and fundraising for the Lions Foundation to support Childhood Cancer Research, the Save Sight Institute, and many other causes. “I strongly encourage anyone who enjoys serving others and being part of a community to talk to us and find out what we’re about,” said Peter. He describes being a Lions member as the most rewarding time of his life. “I’ll never forget a young mum stopping me in the street after the Forbes and District Lions Club had had Hearing Loops’ installed in the three primary schools in Forbes. She’d just come from the primary school and had seen her hearing-impaired son participate in the classroom for the first time. She asked me if she could give me a hug, and after she explained why we were both in tears,” he said. If you are thinking about joining the Lions Club, contact your local Lions Club, or go to the District Lions Website where you will find contact details and a membership application form.

Junior Members Join Forbes CWA Forbes CWA are proud to have junior members. One of the junior members, Olivia Hunt, has been busy helping with bags. Her story is below. “I make the hospital bags as part of my Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award which is an award scheme in which you must participate in a sport, learn a new skill, be involved in community service and also go on an expedition including camping and bushwalking,” said Olivia. “I decided to make the hospital bags for my community service component, as my Nana who is the President of the CWA mentioned that they needed more hos-

pital bags at Forbes – sewing is also a keen hobby of mine so I thought it would work very well and it was nice to know I was helping a small community in country NSW. I’ve been making the bags for the past year,” continued Olivia. These bags are very popular at the Forbes Hospital. They are filled with immediate needs by the branch and delivered on a regular basis to the hospital. If anyone of any age feels that they would like to get involved in being part of this and other projects please contact Elaine Bright on 0402 025 888, or speak to one of the CWA members.

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING for the FORBES BUSINESS CHAMBER INC will be held at Forbes Inn, Rankin Street, FORBES on the 31 July 2019 at 6.00pm All welcome.

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WHAT’S On 31 Jul 1 Aug 2 Aug 3 Aug 5-9 Aug 9 Aug 10 Aug 13 Aug

Robin Pols displaying the bags that her grand daughter Olivia Hunt has been making for Forbes Hospital as part of her Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award.

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Free Fossil Road Show from 4-7pm @ The Age of Fishes Museum, Canowindra. Bring your fossils and The Australian Museum’s Palaeontologists will identify them for free. For more information call 6344 1008.

Moogenilla Angus Bull Sale @ Forbes Livestock Exchange at 1pm. Visit www.angusbull.com.au for the catalogue or call Sarah Wrigley on 0428 954 610 for more info. Forbes Working Dog Auction @ Forbes Showground from 11am. 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.

Century 21 Auction of The Gooloogong Handymart onsite at 11am. For more information call Justin Fleming on 0429 820 389. 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!

Forbes Business Chamber Customer Experience and Brand Ambassador Workshops delivered by Nick Jacobs. Workshops to be held at Forbes Services Memorial Club, Workshop 1 9am-12noon and Workshop 2 3.30-6.30pm. Please RSVP by 5 August to forbes.businesschambernsw@gmail.com Forbes Shire Council Meeting @ 1pm at the Council Chambers. Vietnam Veterans Day at the Cenotaph in Victoria Park.

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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.

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Arlo McKeown enjoying the warm, winter days while they last!

Forbes Business Chamber AGM @ The Forbes Inn at 6pm. All Welcome!

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Junior CWA Member Olivia Hunt busy sewing the bags for Forbes Hospital.

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9 Nov Taste on Templar Dinner and Entertainment from 6.30pm till late, fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House Orange. Forbes Horticultural Society & Garden Club meet the fourth Tuesday of each month in different venues. Become a member for only $10.00 and enjoy sharing gardening tips and ideas. Contact President Tuppy 6852 1169.

Forbes Croquet Club meet every Tuesday and Saturday at 9.30am for a game. Gentle exercise and social interaction. Membership only $10.00. Contact President Elvy Quirk 0428 540 272. 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.

Lucas and Ava Nikolic burning off some energy at the Ski Dam

School friends, Vanessa and Chelsea, catching up while on Uni holidays.

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Vietnam Veterans Day Vietnam Veterans Day will be held at the Cenotaph in Victoria Park on Sunday 18th August 2019. Some 60,000 Australians served their country in the Vietnam conflict from 1962 – 1975. Australia suffered casualties with 521 deaths and more than 3,000 wounded during this conflict with many more veterans suffering and continue to suffer as a result of their service. As young men and women they lived in a time when draft-dodging was a dirty word and the domino theory was a constant theme. Service of country was never questioned. We must never forget the price that our Vietnam Veterans paid for their service. The bravery, tenacity and sacrifice of the Australian and New Zealand soldiers in the Battle of Long Tan, and the support provided to them by the RAAF are remembered as one of the Vietnam War’s defining moments. Australian casualties at Long Tan were 18 killed and 24 wounded. That victory has come to symbolise Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War. The commemorations held on Vietnam Veterans Day honour all Australians who served their country during the Vietnam War.

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How long have you lived in or around Forbes and what is the best thing about living here? I’ve lived in Forbes for 16 years! Particularly over the last few years I’ve noticed a major boost in the Forbes community, there are so many fantastic events and things to do and see. Where do you work or what do you do currently and what do you enjoy about it? I’ve recently started as a Sales Executive for the Phoenix! I couldn’t ask for a better team to work with. I get to spend my working days doing what I love most; being out and about and talking to people! What is your favourite thing to do when you have free time? Spending time with my little family. I also like going to the gym and drinking way too much coffee. What makes you proud? Seeing my time and effort pay off! I love seeing results; whether it be my own results or my family’s. If you could be an animal which one would you choose and why? A bird! Imagine never having to deal with traffic or potholes in the roads! What is your all-time favourite movie, song and/or book, and why? I’m a sucker for the Harry Potter series. My dad introduced them to me when I was younger, so they’ve become almost sentimental to me. What is on your bucket list? New Zealand is next on my bucket list! Renting a caravan and exploring for a few weeks with my other half, what could be better! What are you really good at? Talking! And I love decorating cakes. I’m the least physically creative person you’ll meet but somehow I can whip up a pretty good cake! Tell us about your best holiday ever? A month long trip to England! I have family around Brighton and it blew my mind how much the environment can change within such a short distance. And trying to pronounce town names in Wales was interesting!

Health Bones Did you know that over 2 million Australians are affected by osteoporosis. Flannery’s Pharmacy is hosting a Health Bones clinic to assess risk factors and measure bone density using a Qualitative Heel Ultrasound. Sarah Hazell, Pharmacist at Flannery’s Pharmacy advises that some people are more at risk of osteoporosis. “There are a number of risk factors including smoking, drinking more than 2 alcoholic drinks per day, lack of exercise, menopause and having a diet lacking in calcium” said Sarah. “The clinic will provide an assessment of personal risk factors affecting bone health and measurement of bone density” said Sarah. Customers will receive a personalised consultation summary and information brochure. Please note that the bone density test requires a bare heel. Pantyhose or stockings should not be worn. The Healthy Bones clinic is being held on Tuesday 13 August at Flannery’s Pharmacy. Cost is $25. Bookings are essential so please call Flannery’s Pharmacy on 68521111 or call in to arrange an appointment.

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Great Day At Golf The Saturday comp was a 2-Person Ambrose, generously sponsored by Brine Cure (the local tannery). The good weather ensured good scores among the 48 players. The Scratch winners were D Bayley/J Betland who finished with 63. The pairing of G Webb/B Doyle were declared scratch runners-up with their neat par 72. The handicap winners were P Dawson/T Callaghan, who used their 2.5 handicap to reduce their scratch 63 score to a score of 60.5 nett. Handicap runners-up, on count back, were I Bown/A Callaghan with their 64 ¼. The ball sweep went to 66 nett, going to: 60.5 – Dawson/T Callaghan; 61.75 – Bayley/J Betland; 64.25 – Bown/A Callaghan, Judge/Grallelis; 64.5 – G Webb/ Doyle; 66 – Rhodes/Zannes. The NTP’s went to: 9th – P Cowhan; 18th – G Falvey. In these partnered formats team work is very important, but the occasional individual brilliance can help. Craig Barrett’s chip shot on the 10th was described as wizardry, but he needs work before it can be consistent wizardry.