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Forbes students at the Opening Ceremony of Naidoc Week at the Wiradjuri Dreaming Centre on Monday.
Forbes Community Celebrate NAIDOC Week
As well as celebrating culture, NAIDOC week is an opportunity to recognise the contributions made by Indigenous Australians to the Forbes community. The purpose of NAIDOC Week is to celebrate the achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and to foster greater understanding of Indigenous culture. As part of this year’s NAIDOC Week celebrations recognition was given to the outstanding contributions that local Indigenous people make to improve the community or to promote Indigenous issues. The theme for this year’s celebration is Voice, Treaty, Truth. Worthy recipients for 2019 were Natasha Harris for Indigenous Person of the Year, Courtney Hodge for Indigenous Youth of the Year, Ellie Flick for Indigenous Sports Person of the Year and Raymond Thorpe for Indigenous Creative Person of the Year. People on court-ordered community-
services at Forbes, have been working in collaboration with the Wiradjuri Dreaming Centre to clean up and prepare local sites for NAIDOC events this week. The offenders have enjoyed working alongside the Aboriginal community, engaging with the culture, gaining knowledge, building respectful relationships with each other, and creating a greater unity within their communities. This Department of Justice NSW program demonstrates community collaboration, engaging with the Aboriginal Culture, opportunity for people to gain knowledge and share their skills. CSNSW Field Officer Peter said: “It is great for offenders to use their skills like signwriting, painting and gardening to help out where they can in Forbes.” An Aboriginal Client Service Officer from Forbes Community Corrections was also involved in the local NAIDOC events, cooking Aboriginal foods for attendees.
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LETTER to the Editor COUNCIL COMMENTS Another successful NAIDOC week of celebrations this year. It is great to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The theme for this year’s celebration is Voice, Treaty, Truth. I would like to congratulate all of the winners of the awards, they are most worthy recipients; Natasha Harris for Indigenous Person of the Year, Courtney Hodge for Indigenous Youth of the Year, Ellie Flick for Indigenous Sports Person of the Year and Raymond Thorpe for Indigenous Creative Person of the Year. I would also like to thank Tahlia for her wonderful emceeing of the event. I attended another Awards ceremony this week for the Cumbijowa Rural Fire Brigade. This year 34 Firefighters received their long service awards. A combined total of 919 years of service! I applauded them for their dedication, commitment and service to our community. As the fire season is almost upon us I en-
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WELL! WELL! CONGRATULATIONS TO Lyn Townsend, Neil Westcott and all at Parkes M&D Society. Les Miserables -what a brilliant fabulous show--I am going again if I can. With so much talent and our own Father Simon and all the young Periera's - how wonderful to see so many young men take to the stage and sing – brilliant! Then into the orchestra's pit absolutely fabulous performance, the drummer had sore hands at the end of the show, young woman on the sax, the very professional conductor waving his arms all about, just an amazing effort. Thank you all! Thank you Neighbour Centre Forbes HAAC for organising to take us all. Well done. I am going back again.
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Dianne Decker courage everyone to do their part in ensuring yards are tidied up, and for those on properties, know your local Brigade phone numbers. Come join us at the Grazing breakfast in our CBD this Sunday.
And don’t forget next Friday is our Forbes Legends Pro-Am tournament, if you haven’t signed up, please do. Your Deputy Mayor Jenny Webb
FORBES SHIRE COUNCIL “Serving the Community” Public Notices
THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING TO BE HELD ON THURSDAY OCTOBER 17 COMMENCING AT 1PM SOFT PLASTICS RECYCLING What are soft plastics: Any plastic that can be scrunched into a ball such as bin liners, shopping bags, bread bags packaging material etc. are classified as soft plastics. For further details including what can and cannot be recycled, please visit www.redcycle.net.au/ What is REDcycle: Soft plastics can be recycled however not through your kerbside recycling service. The REDcycle Program makes it easy for consumers to keep such soft plastics out of landfill. REDcycle program collects soft plastics from all across the country and send them for recycling. What do I have to do: All you have to do is collect all such soft plastics and deposit them to the soft plastics recycling point located at Woolworths in Forbes. Please make sure your plastic is dry and empty. What happens next The soft plastic collected through the REDcycle program is then delivered to Replas (Australia’s leading mixed recycled plastic manufacturer) where it undergoes an incredible transformation. Replas uses this material as a resource to produce a huge range of recycled-plastic products, from fitness circuits to sturdy outdoor furniture, bollards, signage and more.
RURAL LANDFILL SITES CHANGE OF OPERATING HOURS Date of Effect 2-10-2019 Bedgerabong Landfill: Wednesdays: 1.30pm to 4.30pm and Sundays: 9am to 12noon Garema Landfill: Wednesdays: 8am to 11am and Sundays: 1.30pm to 4.30pm
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Central West Livestock Exchange Canteen Facility Council is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified experienced parties for the commercial lease of the Forbes Central West Livestock Exchange Canteen Facilities for a three (3) year term with a three (3) month probationary period. Interested parties are invited to review the EOI Overview, Lease Agreement and Disclosure Statement documents at the Forbes Shire Council website, link is http://www.forbes.nsw.gov.au/ council/tenders-expressions-of-interest-and-exhibitions.aspx. Expressions of interest, addressed to the General Manager, are to be lodged by hand or post by 5pm Tuesday, 15 October 2019. For more information, contact Council’s Manager Property and Investment, on 02 6850 2300.
REQUEST FOR TENDER NOTICE 2019-15 Coating of Sedimentation Tank at Forbes Water Filtration Plant: Tenders are invited for Coating of Sedimentation Tank at Forbes Water Filtration Plant. Closing date 10.00am Monday 28 October 2019.
REQUEST FOR TENDER NOTICE 2019-16 Remove, Fabricate, Install and Commission Infrastructure at Forbes Water Filtration Plant: Tenders are invited for Remove, Fabricate, Install and Commission Infrastructure at Forbes Water Filtration Plant. Tenders, addressed to the General Manager, are to be lodged either by hand, post or Council’s e-tendering portal, Tenderlink, by 10.00am Monday 28 October 2019. For further information contact Council’s Procurement and Corporate Business Officer on 6850 2300 or refer to Council’s website www.forbes.nsw. gov.au for the tender documentation. Canvassing of any of Council’s staff or Councillors will disqualify tenderers from the tendering process. The lowest of any tender will not necessarily be accepted.
Disclosure Statement of Political Donations and Gifts: The Local Government and Planning Legislation Amendment (Political Donations) Act 2008 states that a person who makes a planning application (i.e DA) or submission to Council is required to disclose reportable political donations and gifts made by any person with a financial interest in the application to a Councillor(s) or Council employee(s) within the past two years. Privacy Notification: Submissions made by Council are considered public access documents under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009.Personal information such as your opinion, name and address may be made publicly available including via Council’s website.
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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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Kate Crawford from MD Steel accepting the Footy Tipping prize for 2019.
Congratulations: To MD Steel for winning The Forbes Phoenix NRL Footy Tipping Competition for 2019. Kate Crawford would like to take full credit for their tipping this year, boys were useless apparently! Spring Photo Competition: The Forbes Phoenix has teamed up with renowned photographer Kim Storey from Avalind Photography to launch a Spring Photo Competition for 2019. Avalind Photography has kindly donated a family photo session plus a free print valued at $340 for the winner. To enter simply snap away some great “Spring Inspired” images in and around Forbes and email your photo to editor@ forbesphoenix.com.au or enter via the website www.forbesphoenix.com.au Inland Rail Grants: Community groups are sharing in more than $65,000 allocated from the first round of Inland Rail funding grants for projects and initiatives contributing to the wellbeing of regional communities. Forbes Community Men’s Shed was successful in Round 1 of the program when earlier this year nominations were sought from regional centres along the Inland Rail corridor for projects, events, and activities that help achieve community and regional prosperity and sustainability. Nominations for Round 3 funding are open and close on 31 October to access an application form visit the Inland Rail website inlandrail.com.
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Editor Wanted: The Forbes Phoenix are currently looking for a locally based reporter/editor for the paper each week. Hours are flexible to suit the right candidate. Come and join our amazing local team and deliver the good news to Forbes each week. If you are interested please call Sarah on 6344 1846 or email publisher@ phoenixnewspapers.com.au Trust the Signs, Trust your Gut and Ask R U OK?: RUOK? Day helps with increasing more meaningful conversations and connections which reduce individual isolation and promotes communal belonging. You don’t have to be an expert to support someone going through a tough time, you just need to be there, be able to listen without judgement, and take the time to follow up. Use these 4 steps to start an R U OK? Conversation… 1. Ask R U OK? 2. Listen 3. Encourage action 4. Check in
The team at Flannery’s Pharmacy on R U OK Day.
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The Red Bend Catholic College Leaders for 2020.
Red Bend Catholic College Leaders 2020 Congratulations to the 2020 College Leaders: • College Captains: Olivia Beasley and Antez Varghese • Boarding Captains: Breanna Carey and Bradley Matthews • Boarding Liturgy Captain: Matilda Cruickshank • Basil House Captains: Ruby Stitt and Cody Crisp • Basil Liturgy Captain: Claire Barrott • Chisholm House Captains: Rebecca Smith and Jacob Bell • Chisholm Liturgy Captain: Hannah Mattiske • Denis House Captains: Grace Osborne and Matt Dillon • Denis Liturgy Captain: Emmie Searl • Loyola House Captains: Madeline Hayes and Thomas Phillips • Loyola Liturgy Captain: Olivia Twyford • McAuley House Captain: Courtney Hodge and Noah Hamilton • McAuley Liturgy Captain: Bethany Burton • Xavier House Captains: Ashleigh Ward and Jade Page • Xavier Liturgy Captain: Sophie Heraghty The Junior Student Representative Council members in alphabetical order are: Ronald Barker, Madeleine Cannon, Marty Davies, Elizabeth Drewes, Vienna Farrell, Emily Gordon, Illerose Haydon, Riley Hough, Aria Johnson, Hunter Kriedemann, Patrick Kupkee, Sophie McGrath and Bella Neville. The Senior Student Representative Council members in alphabetical order are: Ella Burke, Reed Cavallaro, Alex Drewes, James Finn, Stuart Gordon, Claire Houghton, Abbey Kennedy, Maddison Lewin-Howard, Jasper Mackay, Jorja Mann, Shaianne Metzeling, Bridget Mrak, Jack Nadin, Hamish Neville, Maisy Osborne, Georgia Sideris, Claire Simpson, Isabella Thomson, Georgia Tincknell, Naomi Turner, Sophie Wright and Sue Wu.
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Puzzles TWo-WAy CRossWoRd
CRypTIC ClUEs ACROSS 1 I hear the surface covering is lacking lustre (4) 3 Somewhat phased by bearing a particular form (6) 7 Give us less sense about our inadequacy (11) 9 Soapstone used to clean items of cutlery (9) 11 Passionate about a motel in love? (9) 13 That ingenuousness that comes from never studying humanities? (11) 14 Most appealing insect form (6) 15 Virile fastener bites the dust? (4)
QUICk ClUEs ACROSS 1 Lacking shine (4) 3 Formed (6) 7 Lack of utility (11) 9 Small items of cutlery (9) 11 Passionate (9) 13 Ingenuousness (11) 14 Kindest (6) 15 Boss (4) DOWN 1 Ascends (6) 2 Curative (11) 4 Chronicles of past events (9) 5 Most agreeable (11) 6 Magnetic storage device (4) 8 Those who hire workers (9) 10 Shut (6) 12 Wool for knitting (4)
DOWN 1 Prepares a picture for displaying horses? (6) 2 Proves beneficial to the body like that epicure, perhaps (11) 4 Various chronicles of the events involving the horse it is about (9) 5 Tease plants carefully to make them most agreeable (11) 6 Kids get excited about computer hardware (4) 8 Some reply misunderstood by the guys who took on workers (9) 10 Shut by a near detective (6) 12 A woolly story? (4)
sUdokU 6 Which singer-songwriter recently released the album Hope Six Demolition Project? 7 Who was the only person to perform at both London and Philadelphia LiveAid concerts in 1985? 8 Queen Charlotte Sound is located in what country? 9 Who was the last Australian prime minister with a full beard to hold office? 10 Jimmy Morales is President of what country?
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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 Cricket. 2 Porcini. 3 John Boorman. 4 True. 5 Total Recall. 6 PJ Harvey. 7 Phil Collins. 8 New Zealand. 9 Joseph Cook. 10 Guatemala.
1 Meg Lanning is best known for playing what sport? 2 Cep is another term for which mushroom? 3 Who directed the 1974 cult film Zardoz, starring Sean Connery and Charlotte Rampling? 4 True or false: the Sturt’s Desert Rose is featured on the official flag of the Northern Territory? 5 The line, “See you at the party, Richter!” is from which classic Arnold Schwarzenegger film?
difficulty: Easy
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Tough New Farm Trespass Laws
Graham Uphill President of Forbes Rotary Club with Lea Selosse Exchange Student and Rona Ashcroft Host Mother and Mentor.
Rotary Youth Exchange Student Enjoying Forbes
Since 1929, Rotary International has been sending young people around the world to experience new cultures. Currently, there are about 9,000 students being sponsored throughout the world by Rotary International to spend a year in another country’s school and being housed by three or four host families in succession during their stay overseas. Over the years since the 1970’s, the Forbes Rotary Club has been involved in sending out some eighteen exchange students from both the Forbes High School and the Red Bend Catholic College. As a result, inward bound students have come from many countries including Japan, USA, Germany, Denmark, Finland, Brazil, South Africa, Canada, Belgium and New Zealand. It has been unofficially conditional that for every successful outward bound student leaving Forbes for overseas, the Forbes Rotary Club are committed to arrange schooling and host families for an inbound
student from another country. Forbes High School student, Jessica Ashcroft is currently on an exchange student visit in Belgium, this is why Lea Selosse from Belgium is currently enjoying her stay with us in Forbes. “I come from Belgium, the southern part of the country where we speak French, but I also speak our other national language which is Dutch. I come from a town called Mouscron, in the west of the country, right on the border with France,” said Lea. “For Belgium, I live in an average size town with 60,000 inhabitants. So Forbes is very different for me as it is very small, but it is very friendly,” continued Lea. “I arrived on 8th August, and I stay till early July 2020 with four different families. I am doing Year 11 at Forbes High School. The school environment is very different from school back in Belgium, less strict and a lot more communication. We also don’t have school uniforms in Belgium,” Lea said.
Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack is reminding schools to apply for a share in up to $200,000 in funding before applications close on 30th September 2019. “There has already been a number of applications received from some of the more than 130 schools throughout the Riverina and Central West but, I wanted to again urge those schools which have not already applied to submit an application before the closing date,” Mr McCormack said. “This is a fantastic opportunity for schools to receive funding ranging from $1,000 to $20,000 to put towards projects which they deem as important to making such a difference for students and their education.
Schools can use the funding for infrastructure projects such as classroom refurbishments, sports facilities or playground equipment. The money can also be put towards other projects including mental health and counselling services, library resources and new computer facilities,” said Mr McCormack. The funding is available through the Liberal and Nationals Government’s $30.2 million Local Schools Community Fund, with $200,000 available for each electorate. Applications are to be submitted through the Department of Education’s SchoolsHUB portal at https://schools.education.gov.au by 5pm on 30 September
Funding Stream For Schools Closing Soon
Riverina MP and Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack says tough new farm trespass laws passed in the Federal Parliament last week will further protect farmers from unlawful activity. “We will always be on the side of our farmers,” Mr McCormack said. “We have delivered on our election commitment to bolster these laws which will ensure the actions of extreme activists will be held accountable by the law.” Mr McCormack said the Criminal Code Amendment (Agricultural Protection) Bill has made it a criminal offence to publish material, via a carriage service such as the internet, if the intent is to incite trespass, property damage or theft on agricultural land. “Animal activists who use the personal information of family farmers to incite trespass risk imprisonment of up to five years,” Mr McCormack said. “These extremists do not understand the vast majority of farmers do the right thing and care for their animals while looking after the environment and using water and soil to the best of their ability to produce the very best food and fibre.” “This is not about protecting animal abusers from the spotlight or banning protests; it is about preventing farmers and their families having their lives and businesses invaded by extreme activists. We cannot afford to put at risk the $60 billion agriculture industry which employs many throughout the Riverina and Central West. The Liberals and Nationals are standing up to protect our farmers and the agriculture sector and this Bill ensures extreme activists will be held to account for their unacceptable behaviour,” concluded Mr McCormack.
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CLASSIFIEDS GARAGE SALE Saturday 21st September 13 Willbe Street, Eugowra Tools, outdoor gear, lounge furniture, bed and household items. Not before 7am please.
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Joanne Hemming from Forbes and Jeff McClurg from Parkes got into the swing of things at the Parkes Elvis Festival launch on Monday.
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The Forbes All Stars recently lost their Grand Final to the Parkes Rovers 1-0.
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Les Miserables a new production by the Parkes M&D Society. Tickets available online at www.parkesmandd.com.au Forbes Handicraft Centre Market Stall from 9am until 1pm outside the store in Lachlan St. There will be lots of home cooking and handmade goods, with a variety of plants on display. Grazing Down the Lachlan Amazing Grazing Community Breakfast in Templar St from 8am to 11am.
Feral Control and Disease Prevention 9am – 3pm @ Central West Livestock Exchange. Free event, reservations can be made at stickytickets or contact Marg Applebee on 0418 611 053. Weed Management and Stock Precautions from 9am – 3pm @ Central West Livestock Exchange. Free event, reservations can be made at stickytickets or contact Marg Applebee on 0418 611 053. Grigoryan Brothers Past, Present and Future Performance @ Forbes Town Hall at 7.30pm. Tickets at www.trybooking.com/BDSJM Wirrinya Picnic Day @ "The Shed" Wirrinya gates open at 10am. Games, races, food and family fun for all. Follow Wirrinya Progress on Facebook or contact Monica on 0429 634 531. LJ Hooker Forbes Auction of 4 John Girdham Place and 21 Elizabeth St, Forbes. 11:00am at the Forbes Inn. Call Stacey Clarke 0438 721 340 or LJ Hooker Forbes 02 6851 1911 Forbes Council Meeting @ 1pm at the Forbes Council Chambers. 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. 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 more information phone Lyn Ward on 0417 536 619. Forbes Prostate Cancer Support Group meets at the Long Tan Room of the Forbes Services Memorial Club on the 3rd Tuesday of every 2nd (odd) month at 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 for 12:30pm. Phone Noelene 6951 2256 or Helen 0427 201 445. Croquet is played every Tuesday and Saturday. Contact Elvy Quirk on 0428 540 272. The Forbes Ladies Probus Club meets every fourth Friday of the month at the Forbes Services Club at 10am. Come join us for friendship and fellowship. CWA Forbes Evening Branch meets every second Thursday of the months at the Vandenberg Hotel from 6.30pm.
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Water Is Safe Forbes Shire Council would like to assure residents the Shires water supply is safe despite recent reports in the Sunday Telegraph, 15th September, saying Forbes will be out of water by March 2020. The Lachlan River water supply condition is closely being monitored by Council and if needed an increase in the level of restriction will be implemented. “Conditions will be closely monitored in the coming months,” says Forbes Shire General Manager, Steve Loane. “If necessary the level of water restrictions will be increased. Forbes currently sits on 100% allocation from the Lachlan River by WaterNSW, if the situation declines we will look to increasing the level of restrictions.” “The story claims are unfounded as Forbes’ situation hasn’t been fully considered in the article. The town has access to supply from the Lachlan River and three bores.” “Forbes is in a very fortunate situation,” says Mr Loane. “Careful usage from residents ensures demand doesn’t exceed our supply. Forbes Shire Council is also committed to using water responsibly and we all have a role to play.” If residents have concerns they can contact Council on 6850 2300.
How long have you lived in or around Forbes and what is the best thing about living here? I was born and bred in the Forbes district. The best thing about living in Forbes, is the supportive community and the diverse agricultural industry that the district has to offer. Where do you work or what do you do currently and what do you enjoy about it? I’m a Farm Hand for Lawson Grains. They provide me with opportunities to work with the latest technology allowing me to develop my skills. The training and support from across the company has provided me with the confidence to work in a male dominated industry and to enjoy my work. What is your favourite thing to do when you have free time? Travelling to Ranch Sorting competitions, catching up with family and friends, being the occasional green thumb and going for the odd fishing trip. What makes you proud? Watching my family and friends reach their goals. Seeing them all happy and healthy. If you could be an animal which one would you choose and why? I would be a horse. Because I compete on them, I’ve always been interested in what it would be like to be behind the horses eye. What is your all-time favourite movie, song and/or book, and why? I love a good Aussie movie! Like Australia, Crocodile Dundee or The Man from Snowy River. Any song that is country, is always good. What is on your bucket list? I would love to travel around Australia! We have a beautiful country. What are you really good at? Ranch Sorting. I’m currently in the Top 7 for the Rookie. Tell us about your best holiday ever? Travelling to Narooma and going for a fish out to Montague Island is always a good holiday for me. Especially when there is copious amounts of seafood involved. What makes your day? Knowing that I’m one step closer to reaching my goals. Knowing that I’ve done the best I could. Tell us an interesting fact about yourself? I was bitten by a brown snake when I was 2!
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What is a ‘Vexatious Litigant’?
Certain people continually issue more than a usual number of statements of claim summons, writs or other court documents, usually against those in close proximity to them. These actions are sometimes started either in bad faith, or deliberately designed to settle an old score or to annoy or embarrass a neighbour. Someone who habitually drags defendants to court with frivolous claims, which are more of a nuisance to the defendants than of benefit to themselves, is referred to as a “vexatious litigant.” Such a person is a nuisance to society. The court will not listen to a person who makes trivial or scandalous claims. If someone is declared a “vexatious litigant”, he or she may not continue with the claim or start a new court action, without getting permission from the court beforehand. This may well be refused. The medical profession has recently become aware of a particular character trait in people who display this uncontrollable urge to fight in court. The phrase is “querulous paranoia” and it is used to describe such types of people. It is sometimes difficult for a person receiving a summons from, say, an unfriendly neighbour, to know whether the claim is frivolous or vexatious. A solicitor will be able to advise you of this. If we at Matthews Williams can help you on any legal matter, feel free to call us.
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Croquet Results Sponsor Martin Cahill (centre) with golf winners Brian Doyle and Greg Webb.
Ladbrokes PGA Legends Tour
One of the feature golfing events on the golfing calendar will take place next week, September 27, when the Forbes Golf Club will stage the $11,000 Ladbrokes PGA Legends Tour. Thirty six professional golfers have nominated while organisers are looking for 78 amateur players to make up the field of 134 players. Major sponsor is the Forbes Shire Council while support comes from Lachlan Commodities, Walkers Ag-N-Vet, Forbes Machinery, Bernardi Group, BWR Accountants and Jemalong Irrigation. “It’s not often you get the opportunity to play a round with a professional player so I hope we see a full field and it should be pointed out ladies and juniors can join the men in playing this major event,” organiser Andrew Dukes said. Nominations to the Pro Shop on 6851 1554. Martin Cahill Sponsor from Cahills Footwear was in attendance last Saturday to
present his trophies in the four-ball best ball medley competition where club directors Brian Doyle and Greg Webb defended the title with 47 stableford points. Runners-up were Ethan Gaffney and Barry Shine with 46 points while ball winners were, 45 points Dennis McGroder and Ted Morgan, 44 Neil McMillan and Bruce Carpenter along with the following all on 43 points, Julie Hurkett and Verna Lane; John Zannes and Dave Rhodes; Debbie Tilley and Kath Collits; Robert Webb and Peter Tisdell; Ross Williams and Alf Davies. Nearest the pins, 3rd Bess Shields and Dennis Culley, 9th Bruce Carpenter, 18th Julie Hurkett and Dave Rhodes. Second shot ladies to the 13th hole Bess Shields, men second shot to 12th hole Dave Rhodes. Golf scheduled for this Saturday four-ball multiplier sponsored by Tuesday Golfers, Sunday stableford medley. By Barry Shine
Golf Croquet Tuesday September 10th The weather improved this week for our games with Veva MacCullagh, John Browne and Jeff Liebich winning all 3 games. Close results were recorded by J Littlejohn and B Scott 7 def J Rubie and B Murray 6, J MacCullagh 7 def D Smith and M Spry 6, M Styles and J Allegri 7 def K Styles and J Job 6, K Broderick and J Liebich 7 def L Field and G Coles 6, B Murray and V MacCullagh 7 def J Rubie and J Job 6, B Field and J Job 7 def J Littlejohn and M Spry 6, D Scott and V MacCullagh 7 def C Liebich and N Spry 6 and J Liebich and K Styles 7 def M Smith and E Quirk 6. Aussie Croquet Saturday September 14th We saw the Rubies bring some more family members Terry and Ross Rubie to play croquet and with great coaches like Kevin and Jill they soon learned the games skills. Only one winner of 3 games today was Tony Thomson. The closest games played were by Tony Thomson and Jill Rubie 14 against Jeff Liebich and Doreen Rogers 13 with Kevin Rubie and Dorelle Scott 14 against Joan Littlejohn and John MacCullagh 12. We hope to see Harley and Ann back this week as we believe they have arrived home after their travels. By Colleen Liebich
SEASONAL CROSSROAD FORUMS Preparing for the Spring & Summer Seasons
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