The Forbes Phoenix Issue 22

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Friday 27 November 2015

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IMAGE: Forbes Shire Council General Manager Brian Steffen, Orange MP Andrew Gee, Forbes Shire Mayor Phyllis Miller, Lachlan Local Area Command Superintendent Chris Taylor and White Ribbon Day ultramarathon runner and special guest Kirrily Dear.

Forbes Says No To Domestic Violence The Forbes community banded together on Wednesday 25 November to say no to domestic violence for the White Ribbon Day March.

100 white balloons tied to wrists floated and bobbed through the street and the captains of Forbes High School carried a banner with a slogan supporting victims of domestic violence. Behind them was an army of Forbes’ school students, community groups and community members walking together to put an end to domestic violence.

As the marchers arrived at Victoria Park, the piper stopped playing and the traditional Welcome to Country was performed before an introduction to the day, and a speech from Mayor Phyllis Miller.

“Forbes is still ranked in the top 20 for recorded domestic violence related assault incidents by Local Government Area,” Mayor

Miller said.

“Domestic violence is not just a problem in our area though. To date in 2015 there whave been 78 women killed by violence in Australia with 1 in 4 Australian women experiencing physical or sexual violence from a current or former partner.”

“Children living in a relationship with abusive behaviour are considered to be at risk of harm, either directly by being abused or indirectly by witnessing the abuse of their parent or carer.”

“By being here today and getting involved in the White Ribbon Day March, you are all helping to change these statistics and by working together we can make a difference. Don’t be afraid to stand up. Together we can put a stop to violence against women.”

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LETTERS to the Editor

MAYORAL NOTES On Wednesday the community gathered together to make their pledge against violence against women. Unfortunately Forbes is ranked number 12 in the state for recorded domestic violence related assault incidents by Local Government Area. Just last month there were 34 domestic related incidents and 8 reported domestic violence assaults in the Forbes sector of the Lachlan Area Command. Those who participated in the event on Wednesday can help change these statistics as by working together we can make a difference and help put a stop to violence against women.

Yesterday we attended the 25th anniversary of the volunteer group at the Forbes Railway Arts and Crafts Visitor Information Centre. What a great job they do at the centre and thanks to their hard work and dedication our visitors are provided with a very welcoming and friendly service when they need information while in Forbes.

Nominations are now open for our Forbes Citizen of the Year and Junior Citizen of the Year, which will be presented at Australia Day celebrations on January 26. Visit Council’s administration office for a nomination form.

How good was it to see Veronica Rebellato and Anne Tildsley on national TV competing in Channel 7’s new show, Aussie Barbecue Heroes, last Wednesday night.

It was a bit scary for the girls but they really did Forbes proud. I think it was a little overwhelming for them but the two-time National BBQ Champions did a great job.

Congratulations ladies and well done to

have been selected in the first place.

At our November Council meeting last Thursday, Council personally thanked the women who were recognised on the Hidden Treasures Honour Roll. Out of the 106 women added to the roll, seven of those were from Forbes, which is such a great honour. Those women are Peg Clifton, Julie Herridge, Heather Mann, Nikki Patten, Narelle Shaw, Sue Uphill and Maree Yapp.

Congratulations once again to you all, the value of your work and contribution to our community is second to none.

Have a great week, stay safe and God bless.

Mayor, Cr. Phyllis Miller OAM

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Have your say on the issues that affect you and your community. To submit a letter to the Editor email us at editor@forbesphoenix.com.au or mail us at PO Box 251 Canowindra NSW 2804. Letters to the Forbes Phoenix must carry the senders name, home address and day and evening phone numbers. Pseudonyms are not accepted. The opinions and views of readers are not necessarily the views of the staff and Management of The Forbes Phoenix.

Dear Editor, I just thought it was about time we congratulated your beautiful town. We stop over for a few days every time we are in transit from Queensland to South Australia.

Years back, we had a motorhome but recently changed to a caravan, all of which are fully self-contained.

Your hospitality is second to none, your lakeside camping area is beautiful and we always find the locals so friendly.

Wherever possible, we spend on petrol and food supplies when we arrive. Thank you and your town folk for making this the best stop-over in Australia.

We look forward to our next visit – a good break in our journey.

Thanking you once more, Ken & Val Bossom Hervey Bay, Queensland

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IMAGE: The Forbes High School Debating Team at the State Competition.

Congratulations to Forbes High School’s NAIDOC Debating Team who came Runners Up in the State Competition at Sydney Parliament House earlier this month. While they were in Sydney, the students enjoyed a cruise around Sydney Harbour and a dinner on Cockatoo Island.

Well done!

With temperatures rising it is important to be aware of the damage the sun can do. Remember to Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek and Slide when out and about. You can check the UV level for your area by using the SunSmart UV Alert app or checking the Bureau of Meteorology Website. Have a safe summer!

Citizen of the Year Award nominations are now open in Forbes Shire providing the perfect opportunity to recognise the hard work of volunteers within the community.

The awards recognise and reward those Forbes community members who have a consistent record of excellence, who have made outstanding achievements in their field and have contributed in a significant way to our community. Nominations are open until 5pm Monday 18 January, with forms available at Council’s administration office at 2 Court Street, or online at www. forbes.nsw.gov.au Did you know eating Christmas cake can support the community? Buy a Lions Christmas Cake or Pudding this year and you will be supporting the local community. Cakes have been a major fundraising project of Lions Australia since 1965, raising in excess of $52 million overall. All proceeds from the cake sales are used by the Lions Club for community and humanitarian projects. Cakes are available at a number of local retailers, including NRMA, Forbes Shire Council, Lakeside Takeaway, St George Bank and Baa Moo Oink. They will also be available at the Carols by Candlelight in Victoria Park. The Forbes & District Lions Club is grateful for your support.

The Forbes community gathered to Light the Night on Sunday 22 November in Victoria Park, raising over $3,400 to support and raise awareness for individuals and families suffering from blood disorders.

Calling for volunteers! The Find It In Forbes This Christmas Festival is on Saturday 5 December from 9am to 2pm and the committee is looking for volunteers to help out on the day. They need help setting up and ensuring things run smoothly. If you can lend a helping hand, contact Jess at forbes.businesschambernsw@gmail.com or on 0407 380 936.

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THUMBS UP

THUMBS DOWN

THUMBS UP

And thank you to Bruce Edgerton,

Matt Woolmer and Wayne Markwort for volunteering their time to put up the new garden shed for the Support Unit.

We greatly appreciate their time and effort.

THUMBS DOWN

To not having the dams along

Quarry Road fenced for safety when there are early childhood centres in the area.

THUMBS UP

To Forbes High School for getting

involved in the White Ribbon Day March.

THUMBS DOWN

To the lady in Forbes who has

a business here that is telling people on Facebook to shop in Parkes because it’s cheaper.

THUMBS UP

To Greg Whitworth of Furniture

One for donating many hours to get the Christmas music playing down town. It’s creating great atmosphere!

THUMBS DOWN

To the Christmas grinches who

don’t want to get into the holiday spirit.

IMAGE: Support your local Lions with a Christmas cake purchase.

THUMBS UP To Kelly Yoon for being named Lions Youth of the Year.

Malicious or defamatory submissions will not be accepted.

The opinions and views of readers submitting Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down are not necessarily the views of the staff and Management of The Forbes Phoenix.

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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QUESTION of the week

With just four weeks until Christmas, have you started your shopping yet and what would you like Santa to bring you this year?

“I would have to say no – all I have is a few stocking fillers but nothing major. I would love a swimming pool for Christmas but don’t like my chances.” – Kristy Hartwig

IMAGE: Amy Shine (judge), Helen Pitt (judge), Kelly Yoon and Ken Walton (judge).

Kelly Yoon Named Youth of the Year Lions Youth of the Year is designed to encourage, foster and develop leadership in conjunction with other citizenship qualities in our youth, at the age when they are about to enter the fields of employment or higher education. It provides students with the incentive to pay greater attention to the general qualities, so vital in developing our youths into first class citizens. The qualities sought, apart from academic attainment are those of leadership, personality, sportsmanship, public speaking and good citizenship.

Six students applied for the awards for their chance to be the overall Lions Youth of the Year or the Public Speaking Award, scrutinised by a panel of distinguished judges including Amy Shine (Forbes PreSchool Director), Mrs Helen Pitt(retired teacher) and Ken Walton(National Bank representative). Students firstly, had to submit an application, similar to what they would if applying for a job or university, which was assessed by the judges. Successful applicants were then interviewed by the judging panel and

given a score for both the written application and interview which made up 80% of their overall total.

Participants were given the opportunity to prepare a 5 minute speech to be presented at the awards presentation on a topic of their choice and the final element of the awards was two impromptu questions which they were allocated 2 minutes to answer.

Forbes High School, Parkes High School and Red Bend Catholic College each had two students representing and all contestants performed exceptionally well. Students were supported by family, friends and their teachers who were all very proud of their efforts. The competition was extremely tight and a delighted Kelly Yoon from Parkes High School was announced the winner of both the Public Speaking and Overall Youth of the Year Award at the conclusion of the judging.

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“Yes, I have started my Christmas shopping but I haven’t finished. I need a new vacuum cleaner if Santa is reading but I want a holiday in Fiji.” – Erika Bourke

“Yes I have started my shopping and am not far off finishing. I don’t really know what I want for Christmas but I wish for good health and happiness for all my family and friends.” – Andrew Hubbard

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Council Honours Hidden Treasures Carols By Candlelight Mayor Phyllis Miller and Forbes Shire Council councillors hosted afternoon tea at the November Council meeting to personally thank the women who were this year named as Hidden Treasures for their contributions to the community.

This year 106 women were recognised with 7 of those women residing in Forbes.

Heather Mann, Julie Herridge, Maree Yapp, Narelle Shaw, Nikki Patten, Peg Clifton and Sue Uphill are all worthy of these accolades and have already received official certificates and a limited edition booklet from local member Andrew Gee. The 2015 Hidden Treasures were announced on the 10th October this year by the NSW Department of Primary Industries Rural Women’s network. Since it was first launched in 2010, 700 rural women have been named on the honour roll.

The Hidden Treasures is not an award but an opportunity to pay tribute to the rural women who donate their time and energy to help others. It is important to celebrate and recognise the valuable volunteer work women do in NSW rural, regional and remote communities.

Nominating rural women is a great way to celebrate those ladies who give so much of their time to improve communities and

neighbourhoods. You can nominate a friend, family member, colleague, community worker – any rural woman who you believe makes your community a better place to live.

To nominate a Hidden Treasures volunteer you simply need to complete the nomination form with a short story about why your nominee is worthy. All women nominated will be included in the Honour Roll. Nominations for the 2016 Honour Roll will open 9 May.

By Anita Morrison

IMAGE: Nikki Patten with Mayor Phyllis Miller, husband Tony O’Connell and two of her children Indrie and Dempsey.

Forbes’ Carols By Candlelight will be quite different to previous years, with a change in the format of how the carols will be presented to make the public more involved.

An MC will announce carol items from the beginning of the night at 7pm.

Forbes Shire Council will provide bunting to divide Victoria Park into sections. This will allow families to sit together in front of the Rotunda and stage using their own fold-up chairs and picnic rugs. The inflatable movie screen will also be there so the crowd can sing along to the lyrics.

Carols start at 7pm and the park lights up with glow candles at 8pm, with carolling continuing until 9pm.

Santa, accompanied by his elves, will be seated in a special Santa nook where people can bring their own camera for a photo and the Lions Club will provide a BBQ. Carols By Candlelight is a community event organised by the Forbes Town and District Band, and is supported by a number of community groups as well as Forbes Shire Council.

Come along to Victoria Park from 7pm on Sunday 6 December and enjoy the new format with a festive feel.

FORBES SHIRE COUNCIL “Serving the Community” Public Notices

NEXT COUNCIL MEETING WILL BE HELD ON DECEMBER 17TH COMMENCING AT 1PM POSITIONS VACANT Community Relations Officer (TCCD005) Council is seeking a motivated individual with a passion for supporting the community of Forbes to work in a full-time 9 day fortnight capacity. 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.

Youth Development Assistant (TCCD007) Council is seeking a motivated individual with a passion for working with youth to work in a part-time capacity. The successful applicant will assist the Community Relations Officer in the delivery of social initiatives for the youth community To be successful, you will have demonstrated experience in the support of youth as well as being organised and have the ability to work independently.

Closing Date: The closing date for these positions is 5pm on Thursday 10 December 2015.

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

PROPOSED LEASE Notice of proposed lease of part of Clarence St, Forbes In accordance with Section 154 of the Roads Act 1993 Council gives notice of its intention to grant a new 2-year lease to the occupant of 29 Edward Street, Forbes for a section of Clarence Street being the dedicated unformed road between Edward Street and Kent Street.

Submissions addressed to the General Manager concerning the proposed new lease will be received until 5pm Wednesday 23 December 2015. For further information contact Council’s Senior Administration Officer, Kylie Grayson, on 6850 2305.

DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL: 2016 Elvis by the Lake - Down in Acapulco Development Application No: 2015-112 A Development Application has been submitted by Penelope McGufficke on behalf of Forbes Shire Council for the purpose of holding the 2016 “Elvis by the Lake” “Down in Acapulco” the event will include Elvis Performers, live music, a bar and Mexican Tapas on the grassed area of the Forbes Rugby Club car park on 9th January 2016 commencing at 7.00pm.

The application will be on public exhibition from 19th November 2015 until the 3rd December 2015. Any person may make a submission, in writing, in relation to this Application which must be received by Council on or before 5.00 pm on 3rd December 2015.

If you wish to object to this proposal you must clearly explain your reasons in the submission.

The application is classified as local development with Forbes Shire Council being the consent authority.

CITIZEN OF THE YEAR NOMINATIONS Nominations are now open for the 2016 Forbes Citizen of the Year and Junior Citizen of the Year awards to be presented at Australia Day celebrations on Tuesday, January 26.

The awards recognise and reward those Forbes community members who have a consistent record of excellence, who have made outstanding achievements in their field and have contributed in a significant way to our community.

Nominations are open until 5pm on Monday, January 18 and the Citizen of the Year Award is for those aged 26 years and older, while the Junior Citizen of the Year is for those aged 25 years and younger.

Nomination Forms are available from Forbes Shire Council or from Council’s website www.forbes.nsw.gov.au

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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There are so many great reasons to do your Christmas shopping in Forbes this year! Did you know that spending money in your home town helps to boost the local economy? When you support your local businesses, you are supporting the people and entrepreneurs of Forbes. There are items in Forbes that you likely won’t find anywhere else – quirky, one-off gifts and unique handmade by local crafters.

When you shop locally, you are helping build in your community and keep those small, independent businesses alive and kicking. Shopping locally gives you the chance to help keep the community unique as well as supporting good jobs that hire local people. When you shop locally, you actually reduce your environmental impact and invest in your town. It’s quite likely you’ll get better service because local businesses generally take more time to get to know their customers!

But there is an even better reason to shop locally in Forbes this Christmas.

Once again this year the Forbes Business Chamber will host the Find It In Forbes This Christmas promotion and festival in 2015, and this year is set to be bigger and better than ever before!

This year, shoppers can be rewarded for shopping locally in Forbes by making a purchase from any of the 33 participating businesses. This will put you into the draw to win in a total of over $15,000 worth of

prizes! All you have to do is spend $10 to receive your tickets into the draw to win from the prize pool, with the prizes being drawn throughout December.

The first draw of the promotion will take place during this year’s Christmas Festival, which will be held on Saturday 5 December. The Christmas Festival will run from 9am until 2pm and there will be plenty of great activities and amusements for the whole family this year, including live entertainment by Cath Adams, a local singer and previous contestant on The Voice.

The fun doesn’t stop there! Enjoy dance performances by local dancers as well as a visit from Santa, fun rides for the kids, plenty of amazing market stalls and of course the traditional wheelbarrow races that are always a crowd favourite. This year, the races are being sponsored by Acheson’s Home Timber and Hardware.

The heats for the wheelbarrow races will kick off at 9:30am. If you need sign up forms, you can find them at Bown’s Sportspower or Anytime Fitness in Forbes. The winner in first place for the wheelbarrow races will win $500 worth of Why Leave Town Gift Cards, with the winner of second place receiving a $100 Bunnings gift card.

The first round of prizes will also be drawn starting at 10:15am. The prizes drawn on the Saturday will include two nights of accommodation at Greentrees Guest House

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Christmas Packages

Cleansing facial and Pedicure $150 (save $20) Body massage and Mini Facial $120 (save $25) Shellac Nails, Toes and Eyelash tint $99 (save 12) File and polish Nails, Toes and Eyelash tint $60 (save $21) File and polish Nails and Eyelas tint $35 (save $18) Lip gloss packs $59

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IMAGE: The Find it in Forbes Christmas committee doing the final touches for thefestival and Saturday giveaways up to Christmas Eve.

in Orange for two people. This fantastic prize also includes a full buffet breakfast to enjoy, as well as a Woolerina scarf valued at a total of $650! The other prizes to be drawn are two $500 Why Leave Town Gift Cards, which can be used at any of the participating business.

The prize giving doesn’t stop there! More prize draws will take place on Saturday 12 December and Saturday 19 December.

On December 12, entrants in the competition could be the lucky winner of a Smeg FAB10 bar fridge valued at $3190 from Greenhomes Australia! Two more $500 Why Leave Town Gift Cards are also up for grabs.

On the following weekend of December 19, the lucky prize winners could receive a three month membership at Anytime Fitness in Forbes, which is valued at $269.

This is also one of the last chances to win one of two $500 Why Leave Town Gift Cards.

This year, the 2015 Major Prize Draw will be taking place on Christmas Eve, Thursday 24 December. Starting at 2pm, one lucky winner in this draw will be taking home a whopping $10,000 worth of Why Leave Town Gift Cards, and if you aren’t going to be in Forbes at that time, don’t stress because the winner does not have to be present for the draw.

The Find It In Forbes promotion has been running for a number of years and began as a way to encourage shoppers to spend

in Forbes.

“The cards reward people for coming to Forbes and encourages them to come back,” says Jess Dawes, Admin Marketing and Events Coordinator at Forbes Business Chamber.

“The idea is that the money from the cards enhances businesses because they keep the money in the community.”

The Forbes Business Chamber would like to thank all of the generous sponsors of this year’s promotion, especially their major sponsors who are Greenhomes Australia, John Davis Mazda, The Forbes Phoenix, Forbes Shire Council, Knights Cranes and the Forbes Advocate.

When you head out to do your Christmas shopping in the coming weeks, remember to shop locally in Forbes to support our local businesses and to be in the running to win some of these incredible prizes.

Encourage local prosperity, invest in the community, buy local first and Find it in Forbes this Christmas!

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Come out and enjoy prize giveaways, early Christmas catalogue specials and meet Adam “the Menace” Majorum, driver of the Auto One V8 ute.

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Because it is a very worthwhile cause.

Either my family or every second person you know has been affected by cancer in some way or another so it is a great cause to support.

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Do you have any hobbies or passions?

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What is the biggest change you would like to see in the world? Number one would be no terrorism. I would love to see people working together more within communities and getting along and doing community work.

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FLANNERY’S Pharmacy

Smelling Sweet “With so many beautiful fragrances instore at Flannery’s Pharmacy, it will be difficult for people to choose their favourite this Christmas! This year Flannery’s Pharmacy has secured some new fragrances for both men and women including Black Opium, MJ Decadent, Gucci Flora, Hugo Boss The Scent and Intenso as well as the usual range of exquisite perfumes from Marc Jacobs, Calvin Klein, Estee Lauder, Jimmy Choo, Gucci, Dolce and Gabbana, Armani and YSL” said Debbie.

Flannery’s Pharmacy also has a range of celebrity fragrances including Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, Beyonce, Rihanna and David Beckham. The team at Flannery’s can help you select the perfect fragrance for that special person in your life. “If we don’t have the fragrance you’re after, we can order it in for you but don’t leave it too late” said Flannery’s Manager, Debbie Prior.

“We have a great range of gift sets this year in both celebrity and designer fragrances at competitive prices” said Debbie.

Also new in for Christmas is a special range of extremely good quality educational and fun toys for younger boys and girls. “These puzzles and toys have been extremely popular” said Debbie. “The new range is great value for money and will provide hours of entertainment”.

Flannery’s also has a lovely range of bath and body gifts from MOR, Maine Beach and Natio, just to name a few. “The Natio gift sets were extremely popular last year and this year is no exception” said Debbie.

Flannery’s also has a selection of fragrant candles from Natio, MOR and InEssence.

“Why not take advantage of our free gift wrapping, personalised service and our fantastic LifeClub Christmas competition of free fuel for a year” said Debbie.

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WHAT’S On 28 Nov

Roylance’s are celebrating their 60th Birthday! Auto One Store, 8.30am.

Come celebrate with early Christmas catalogue specials. Adam “the Menace” Majorum, driver of the Auto One V8 ute will be in-store. Lucky door prizes, hourly giveaways, face painting, jumping castle, Dippin Dots ice-cream, Lions club BBQ and much more!

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-abrac 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 0407 020 988 or Melissa Ross 0451 514 881 or send an email to forbesfarmersmarket@gmail.com

28 Nov

Forbes Public School P and C Family Fun and Market Day: Lakeside Oval, Forbes Public School, opposite Sport and Recreation Club, 10am 2pm.

28 Nov

Double Trouble: Forbes Services Memorial Club, 8pm. The ladies of Double Trouble are back again to get you grooving! Don’t miss out!

4-5 Dec

VANFEST: Forbes Showgrounds, Friday tickets from $79 for general admission. Saturday tickets from $105 for general admission. Ticket bundles available from $174 for general admission. Camping from $80. Acts include: John Butler Trio, Birds of Tokyo, Illy, Peking Duk, Bootleg Rascal, and much more!In addition to the amazing entertainment, there will be an array of food and beverage, VIP bars, meet and greet opportunities. For further information email: info@vanfest.com.au

4-6 Dec

Rotary Ipomoea Christmas Tree Festival: Forbes Town Hall, Friday from 5pm; Saturday 9am–5pm; Sunday 9am–12.30pm.The registration fee is $5 per entry, all money raised will be used to support local Rotary Ipomoea projects. Decorate and enter a Christmas Tree or Nativity scene for the exhibition. A nativity scene can be handmade or purchased and arranged in your individual way. Entries to be delivered to the Town Hall between 8.30am and 11am Dec 4th. For more information or to register please contact the Festival Committee: Sue-anne Nixon6851 5197 or email sueanne.nixon@ hotmail.com. Helen Pitt - 6851 4930

5 Dec

Find it in Forbes Christmas Festival: Main Street,9am-2pm.Coinciding this year with VANFEST. Performances by Cath Adams, Market stalls, Amusements, Activities, Traditional wheelbarrow races and much more!

6 Dec

Carols by Candlelight: Victoria Park, from 7pm. Join the Forbes and District Town Band in the historic and beautiful Victoria Park to celebrate Christmas.

Food and Drinks available for purchase. For more information phone Council on 6850 2300.

12 Dec

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

13 Dec

Forbes Country Music Christmas Muster: 1pm at the Forbes Memorial Club. $5 admission, children free. Raffles and Hampers on the day.

19 Dec

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 (0407 020 988) or Melissa Ross (0451 514 881) or send an email to forbesfarmersmarket@gmail.com.

31 Dec

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

Forbes High School 2015 Captains Megan Morrison and Cameron Herbert cutting the graduation cake.

Forbes High School Year 12 Graduation.

Chris Roylance, Brian Steffen, Richard Morgan, John Zannes, Graeme Miller, Phyllis Miller, Duke Jelbart, Graeme Falconer, Denis Booth, Amity Howe, Jeff Nicholson, Grant Clifton, Brian Mattiske & Paul Bennet at the Hidden Treasures afternoon tea.

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IMAGES: Before and after shots of Cathy, Tracy and Carmen at the 2015 Miss Muddy.

A Muddy Weekend

On Saturday 22nd November many of our local ladies made their way to Canberra to challenge themselves and raise valuable funds for the Jane McGrath Foundation, Breast Cancer Awareness and Treatment Charity, in the 2015 Miss Muddy.

Miss Muddy is a female only obstacle and mud festival with a course of up to 5km for participants aged 13 years and over. It includes mud, colour, climbing crawling, slipping and sliding. This is an untimed event which is all about women supporting women in a fun and non-threatening environment. There are no expectations or judgements just lots of fun.

Three of our local ladies, Carmen Walsh, Tracey Reid and Kathy Ward, were amongst the many women who took the challenge last weekend. This was the first event of this type for the three ladies who thoroughly enjoyed the experience and are claiming it to be a warm up for their next challenge the Dubbo mud run in April next year. Eventually the trio would like to complete the Tough Mudder NSW event which was also held over the weekend at Glenworth Valley on the Central Coast.

Forbes and Parkes were well represented at this challenge with at least two teams

from Parkes and a combined Forbes, Bathurst and Gunnedah team of 9 all completing the course. Tough Mudder is an 10-20km obstacle course which promotes teamwork and comradery while raising funds for the Soldier On Foundation.

Soldier On is about Australians coming together to show their support for our physically and psychologically wounded and raise money to help improve the lives of thousands of soldiers who have recently returned from the conflicts after 1990.

By Anita Morrison

Only two competition rounds are left before the hotly contested finals series will begin for the 2015 Forbes Touch season. It was evident that teams were out to improve their current position in their respective divisions, to ensure the best run through to the main games in a couple of weeks’ time.

A big shout out to Andy Hardy this week for helping us with referees duties. Andy took it upon himself last week to shadow referee with a couple of Year 8 boys to help them with decision making and generally being more confident with the whistle in hand. As you are all aware, the juniors are the future of this game and to remain successful, refereeing duties are part of our competition.

Any questions can be directed to the Forbes Touch Facebook page.

Please see below the draw for Monday 23rd November 2015.

FAMILY AND MIXED 6.00pm (F1) CS’s vs Young Guns (F2) Morrison’s vs Allstars (Mixed) (F3) BD’s vs Mix it Up (F4) A1 Crushing Lead vs Stick Bombs (F5) Hartwig’s vs Shabbits (F6) PrimeTRANS Juniors vs Schrader’s (F7) Pink Ladies vs Red Bullets (F8) Allstars (Family) Vs Strikers MIXED 6.30pm (F1) Cole Train vs Forbes Inn Allsorts (F2) Central West Diesel vs Touch stars (F3) S&S Welsh vs Jeffrey Toyota (F4) Shead & Nicho vs Crowe Horwarth Crows (F5) MCC vs Nadika’s Untouchables (F6)Anytime Fitness vs Out of Touch *Deadly Step have the bye this week WOMENS AND MENS 7.00pm (F1) 13 Broke Girls (W) vs Busted (W) (F2) Thunder Ducks (W) vs Victorious Secrets (W) (F3) Nicholson Petroleum vs Walkers Ag & Vet (M) (F4) No Names vs Anchormen (M) (F6) Boarder Bears Vs Hornets (M) WOMENS AND MENS 7.30pm (F1) Forbes Inn-Credibles Vs Can’t Touch Us (W) (F2) Team X vs Anytime Fitness (W) (F3) Orcher’s Shearing Vs GFL (M) (F4) Kitchens Plus vs Larrikins (M)

COMMUNITY notices

FORBES BAPTIST CHURCH A Christian church committed to teaching and applying the Bible’s message.

Sunday Service 10am - includes Kid’s Spot, Sunday School & Morning tea Visitors are always welcome.

23 Atlee Street, Forbes

mainly music

Music and movement for Children aged 0-5 and their parents/carers Two sessions: 9am & 10.30am Mondays (during school term) Facebook: mainly music Forbes

Youth Group

Mondays 6.30-8:00pm in the Church Hall All high-schoolers welcome.

Facebook: Forbes Baptist Youth Group Pastor David Burgess Church Office: 6851 2731 Mobile: 0429 672 737 Facebook: Forbes Baptist Church

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Medal of Medallists goes to Denis Culley GOLF

On Saturday the golfers competed in a Stroke event over two Divisions. This was also the competition round to determine the ‘Medal of Medallists’, whereby each of the winners of Monthly Medals through the year was eligible to be crowned “the Best of the Best”.

In the “Medal of Medallists’, 27 of the 32 eligible medallists participated. Denis Culley relished the warmer temperatures, last winning medal in May, and played well under his handicap to record a nett 66. The best eligible A-Grader was Peter Dawson on nett 73, alongside Steve Betland.

In the A Division, Phil Maher was the winner when he played within his handicap to score a nett 71. Runner-Up was David Rhodes, with72.

The B Division went to Denis Culley, with 66 nett, from a determined Andrew McDonald with 69. Denis played well under his handicap. Andrew was fortunate to scrape in on countback from Gary Collitts and Stuart French.

Nearest the pins were: 9th – Brian Monaghan; 18th – Brian Everest. They were the only two ‘Brians’ in the field, not counting Fred Collie.

The ball sweep went to 73 nett, being awarded to those above plus: 69 – G Collitts, S French, 70 – R Morris, A Callaghan, 71 – R Baker, 72 – J Clarke, B Everest, 73 – P Dawson, S Betland, A Grierson, N McMillan, S Kirkman, P Duke.

Sunday’s Stableford Medley was a quiet day, with many persons wishing to rest and recover from the weather influences.

Richard Smith took the winners circle with 45 points.

The NTP’s went to: 9th – Ron Morris; 18th – Brian Monaghan.

The Vets played an 18-hole event at Condobolin on 19 November, the last 18-hole event for the year.

The Winners list for the day‘s competition includes: A-Grade: 1st – J Haley (Fbs) 44 Points; 2nd – D Rogers (Pks) 41; 3rd – B Toms (Cdo) 41 B-Grade: 1st – G Griffiths (Cdo) 43; 2nd – A Luff (Cwa) 40; 3rd F Donahue (Fbs) 40.

B-Grade: 1st – T Broadley(Cdo) 45; 2nd – L Archer (Pks) 42; 3rd – B Menzies (Cdo) 42.

NTP’s went to: A-grade – D Rodgers; BGrade – F Donohue; C-Grade – R Glover.

The Coles/Miller Shield, which accrues points across the year’s 18-holes Comps went to: Parkes (2170 points) from Forbes (2146), Grenfell (1578), W/Wyalong (1467), Cowra (1342) and Condobolin (1038). Maybe 2016 will see a different result.

This was also the Inaugural Lachlan Valley Districts Vets Golf Medal, sponsored by NSW Veteran Golfers Association. This is played for only between eligible players, those being the grade winners from the first six 18-hole events of the year.

The winner was Len Archer (Pks) with 42 points. He pipped Ralph Baker (Fbs) on count back from his 42 points.

The next game is a 12-hole event at Parkes. We return to a gathering time of 12:30 pm for a 1:00 pm start. It could be hot again so take plenty of drink.

Golf Pro Tip Myth busted! We have all heard it before ‘KEEP YOUR HEAD DOWN’. I’m sorry to tell you but it is one of the most unproductive things you can tell a golfer.

Let’s think about it for a second, when we tell someone to keep their head down what do they usually do? Tuck their chin on their chest! This causes many problems including a restricted shoulder turn and a rigid golf swing. Try it yourself and you will soon see!

Yes, we must keep our head still but, when you miss or ‘top’ the ball that’s not because you lifted your head it is because your chest has come up to where it was causing the club to not stay on path and hit the ball. This is usually caused by the golfer trying to ‘scoop’ the ball in the air.

So next time rather than telling someone to keep your head down, tell them keep their head still and focus on hitting down on the back of the golf ball. This is a much more effective and productive way for someone to improve.

Happy Golfing! Daniel

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