The Forbes Phoenix Issue 28

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Friday 29 January 2016

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IMAGE: Forbes Shire Council Mayor Phyllis Miller with Forbes Junior Citizen of the Year Daniel Ashcroft, Forbes Australia Day ambassador Tracy Mann, and Forbes Senior Citizen of the Year Paddy Molloy. Photo: Joshua Matic.

Molloy and Ashcroft Named Forbes Citizens of the Year It’s fair to say that long time Forbes resident Paddy Molly has been around the traps and put in the hard yards for the community.

From riding and training horses and competing in rodeos in his younger years, to working as a butcher and at the Forbes Abattoirs, to building Forbes’ first rodeo bucking chutes and helping establish the first Forbes rodeo, Mr Molloy is certainly worthy of honour.

And on Tuesday evening at the Forbes Australia Day Festival at Colin McKenzie Park, he received the honour of being named the Forbes Senior Citizen of the Year.

After many accidents including broken

bones, losing his late wife Una in 2007 and suffering burns from a farming accident in 2012, the 89-year old was forced to sell his Wandary Lane farm and move to a home in Bathurst Street, where he still spends tire-less hours gardening and renovating his homes.

He regularly brings the bins in for his neighbours who work, and along with musical partner Ray Lassierre, plays country music at the Jemalong Residential Village and the Mater Nursing Home. They have played at both now for 37 years.

“I’m grateful for this. It’s like winning the lottery,” Mr Molloy said of his award win.

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Tracy Mann “Loves” the Country MAYORAL NOTES How good was Australia Day! The new location was a success and we have received some great feedback. The fireworks at the end of the night were spectacular and we even had our very own waterfall off Bates Bridge. Our Ambassador Tracy Mann and her husband Scott were fantastic ambassadors. They were very friendly and so easy to get along with. Tracy’s speech at the official ceremony was one of the best Ambassador’s speeches we have ever had and it was very inspirational. Our Citizen of the Year winner was Paddy Molloy and our Young Citizen of the Year was awarded to Daniel Ashcroft. Both Paddy and Daniel are very deserving of these awards.

The All Roads Lead Back to Forbes Reunion was sensational last weekend. I give full credit to the handful of organisers who were involved in putting it together. One of the highlights of the weekend was the entertainment. They put a number of musos back together and they were every bit as good as they were years ago.

During the weekend of the reunion many people complimented me on the town and how vibrant it had become. I also received comments about how the path around the lake was such a great asset.

For those who don’t know, there are new rules around the National Immunisation Program Schedule and child care. Vaccinations are terribly important. If you need to have your children vaccinated, Forbes Medical Centre is conducting the free catch-up vaccinations so please make sure you make an appointment.

Our holiday period is now over and Councillors are back into full swing for 2016.

Our first Council meeting for the year is on Thursday, February 18. All are welcome to attend.

Have a great week, stay safe and God bless.

Mayor, Cr. Phyllis Miller OAM

Forbes Australia Day ambassador Tracy Mann says she loves visiting the country, and would happily re-visit Forbes in the future.

Mrs Mann, a famed actress that has starred in theatre productions as well as television shows such as Wonderland, Sweet and Sour, and movie Hating Alison Ashley, was in Forbes for much of the week getting to know the town and attending various community events.

Being born in Adelaide and spending much of her life working on productions in Australia’s other large cities, Mann said she loved a trip to the bush, and always appreciated her time in regional parts of Australia.

“I love country towns,” she told The Forbes Phoenix.

“Later this year I’ll be a part of a seven week tour of Australia in a theatre production which starts in Sydney and finishes in Perth.”

“I really can’t wait to get to visit more country towns on that tour.”

While Mann expressed her love for rural Australia, more specifically, she said she loved the town of Forbes.

This week had been her first visit to the town and shire, a trip she said she was very glad to have made in her second appearance as an Australia Day ambassador after appearing in Byron Bay last year.

“It’s a beautiful town Forbes,” she said.

“There is so much civic pride, the town is beautifully kept, and everyone I’ve met here is so happy to live here. There is a lot of community pride in Forbes.”

Mrs Mann was joined in Forbes by husband Scott Hartford-Davis, and spent most of the week touring the region with Forbes Shire Council Mayor Phyllis Miller.

Mrs Mann attended the main Australia Day events at Colin McKenzie Park including the announcement of the Forbes Citizens of the Year, and also made an appearance at the Diggers Swimming Club event on Tuesday morning.

She said she would be spending most of her professional time this year on theatre work at this stage.

By Joshua Matic

IMAGE: Australian actress and Forbes Australia Day ambassador Tracy Mann competes in the Forbes Diggers Swimming Club races on Tuesday. Photo: Joshua Matic.

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IMAGE: Dancing enthusiasts try their hand at Salsa a Rhumba dancing.

Salsa classes begin! Forty degree heat did not deter enthusiastic locals from coming along to try their hand at Salsa a Rhumba dancing recently. Local lady, Rachel Wythes, planted the seed following her entertaining performance with partner Barry Merritt at the very successful fundraiser, Forbes Dancing with the Stars, last year. Classes are available for singles or couples and will run for a period of eight weeks. The singles class runs from 6.30pm -7.30pm on a Tuesday evening at the Forbes Youth and Community Centre and cater to individuals of all ages and fitness levels. The couples class commences at the conclusion of the first class and caters to people who like to dance with a partner.

Town pool alive with learn to swim: Forbes Town Pool Manager, Maree Rhier, is very happy with attendance figures for the pool this season and with temperatures having soared in excess of 40 degrees and Learn to Swim classes running, these figures will only get better. The Sport and Recreation Learn to Swim nine day program began two weeks ago and enrolments have been excellent. Four instructors are running half hour sessions from 9.00am till 2.00pm each day with numbers ranging between five and eight students per class. The program caters for children aged 18months and over and covers water confidence, safety and stroke development.

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Services Club cinema a huge success: The opening date of the Micro Cinema was Boxing Day 2015 featuring Daddy’s Home, Hotel Transylvania 2 and Bridge of Spies, and other great blockbuster titles are to follow including Alvin & The Chipmunks “Road Chip” screening from Thursday 14th February 2016. The micro cinema will be a valuable asset to the Forbes and surrounding districts providing an entertainment offering that currently requires movie goers to travel to Orange or Dubbo to catch the latest Hollywood blockbusters.

Police appeal to motorcyclists to slow down: Police are urging motorcyclists to adhere to the speed limit and drive to the conditions with three riders dying on the state’s roads since the beginning of the year. “With weather conditions changing on almost a daily basis, from wet and rainy to extremely hot, the impact on the roads is significant, and we’re urging all riders to slow down and drive to the conditions,” Acting Assistant Commissioner Stuart Smith said.

Forbes and District Historical Society named a finalist for the Cultural Heritage Award for their Centenary of ANZAC Display. We wish them luck in taking out this award. If you are interested in becoming a member you can call into the Museum in Cross Street between 2pm-4pm daily or phone 68516600 during office hours.

‘I Luv Local’ app to be launched: I luv local is an exciting new app being launched in Forbes on the 24th of February at the Forbes Services Memorial Club. The app is a new way to reach clients through technology with promotional and product material created by you. To find out more information please call into the Forbes Phoenix office or stay tuned.

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THUMBS DOWN CORRECTION The Forbes Phoenix would like to apologise for the information provided in the ‘Thumbs Down’ article last week about the graves between the River Meadows Caravan Park and the Lachlan River. The details were found to be inaccurate. The Forbes Phoenix apologises for any inconvenience this created.

Malicious or defamatory submissions will not be accepted.

The opinions and views or 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, a full name and contact details must be provided, with the name to be published beneath the the words submitted. Submissions without this will not be published. Please email to editor@forbesphoenix.com.au or mail us at PO Box 251 Canowindra NSW 2804.

IMAGE: Karyn Ruge and Sue-Anne Nixon enjoy the Australia Day breakfast. Photos: Anita Morrison

IMAGE: Neil Morrison, Scott Hartford-Davis and Chris Roylance.

Back to School Specialists News on Rankin are the Back to School Specialists with readymade schools packs available for all local schools available instore now with different supplies for each school and year. The team are also happy to do all out of town school packs if clients want to drop in their lists of what you need or better yet, give them a call on 68521008 and let one of the friendly staff assist you in getting you or your child ready for the school year, News on Rankin are more than happy to tackle the Back to School whirlwind for you.

Pick up a copy of the Back to School catalogue which is out now, check out the massive savings and all stock is competitively

priced, not only for the back to schoolers but fantastic for stocking up on all office supplies and stationary for the busy year ahead.

News on Rankin have a large range of cards, giftware, toys and the most important lotto tickets and scratchies. With the friendly service they provide it’s hard not to pop down and let them give you a hand with whatever you need and if you spend over $50.00 in store you will go into the draw for the chance to win an IPAD. Like them on Facebook to keep up-to-date with specials and sales happening.

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QUESTION of the week

Are you looking forward to school going back?

IMAGE: Forbes Shire Council Mayor Phyllis Miller assists fellow councillor Chris Roylance with the official Australia Day ceremony on stage with ambassador Tracy Mann and Senior Citizen of the Year Paddy Molloy. Photo: Joshua Matic

Forbes Mayor Happy with New AUS Day Format Forbes Shire Council Mayor Phyllis Miller says was “really excited” by the attendance at the Forbes Australia Day Festival on Tuesday.

The Council experimented with a new celebration format this year, moving away from the traditional parade through the town centre to having a festival at Colin McKenzie Park.

The Festival had food and drink stalls, live entertainment on the main stage, display vehicles from the local fire brigade and State Emergency Service units, and kids rides.

There was also dragon boat racing and the Ben Hall Gift foot races. The official presentation ceremony of the junior and senior Forbes Citizen of the Year awards took place on the main stage.

Cr Miller said she was impressed with the number of people that attended the festival.

“It’s a new format and I’m really excited about the crowd that we had on the day,” she said.

“Having a foot race is a new event for Australia Day, and I think there’s a great opportunity to build on that and build the prize money so we will get people here that want to participate.”

Cr Miller said the idea of changing this year’s Australia Day format was to have an environment where families could gather together.

“It’s about trying to create a family day where families come together and celebrate together for Australia Day, and I suppose really enjoy the community in which they live” she said.

While Cr Miller said there would always be an Australia Day event in Forbes, the format of next year’s festivities would still be up for consultation.

“I will wait until we get feedback and not be presumptuous and decide ‘yes, we are doing this again’. We’ll wait until we get feedback from the community,” she said.

IMAGE: Don Rath, Elwyn Pavey, Rad Stevens, Cliff Nelson enjoy the Forbes Australia Day Festival. Photo: Joshua Matic.

By Joshua Matic

Carmen Jelbart: I have had a couple of mini trips away with my children – Canberra for general site seeing, the movies and shopping – Jamberoo Action Park we had perfect weather, loved all the rides and thought I was a kid again. Yes, in a way, I am looking forward to school going back so that I can get back into a routine but will miss the freedom of not having to be in a specific place at a specific time.

Toby Hurford & Talis Hurford: We went to the Central Coast - boogie boarding and fishing were the big highlights. Undercooked steaks cooked by our brother, Corey’s girlfriend was not the best but she tried. I (Toby Yr 9) am not really looking forward to school, would much rather stay at home and do what I want with no homework especially History. Talis is going into Year 6 and is looking forward to catching up with his friends at school next week.

Tom Toohey: I had a great time in the holidays, 9 days at Manly and went to the Big Bash Cricket matches. I can’t wait to get back to school next week, I am going into Year 9 and am looking forward to doing my elective classes.

IMAGE: Nathan, Saxon, Krystal and Isabella Smith enjoy the Forbes Australia Day Festival. Photo: Joshua Matic.

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Forbes High School Ready for a Busy Year Forbes High School Principal, Charles Dwyer, is looking forward to the 2016 school year which commenced Wednesday 27th January when staff returned to work to prepare for what is set to be another exciting and busy year.

Forbes High will enter the second year of its three year plan which focuses on the three main areas of Student Learning, School Learning, improving school systems and process, and continuing to strengthen Community Partnerships.

For many years the high school has been working closely with local primary schools to increase and improve interactions between prospective students and staff to ensure a smooth transition from primary to secondary schooling. The Partnering with Primary Schools program has been very successful with Year 7 students comfortable and confident with their new surroundings and routines as well as more settled and eager to learn.

The Bring Your Own Device policy will be implemented this year and students will be able to bring personally owned mobile devices (laptops, tablets and smart phones) to school and use those devices to access programs in educational settings.

Senior students will have the opportunity this year to experience ALARM. ALARM is an acronym for A Learning and Respond-

ing Matrix which is designed to support students extended responses to questions in exam situations. ALARM gives them a framework to develop and show a deeper understanding of subject content.

The retirement of experienced and dedicated teachers in 2015 will see many staff changes this year. These staff members were farewell on the last day and their careers were recognised and celebrated and they were showered with well wishes as they enter the next stage of their lives.

Although the school community is sad to see the departure of these individuals it will be an exciting transition and the school is looking forward to welcoming the new staff members, not only to the school, but the wider community as well. Each will bring a particular skill set to the school which will support students, colleagues and faculty development. Consolidating programs throughout the school improves student learning opportunities and outcomes.

Staff and students will continue to work with all aspects of the community including businesses, sporting organisations and community groups. The community is an essential element of the school that contributes to all aspects of student learning and social development.

By Anita Morrison

Continued from page 1 Mr Molloy said tongue in cheek he did not plan on attending the Australia Day Festival, but was glad he did in winning his award.

“I got brought over by my son and his wife, so I’m glad I came,” he said.

Sixteen-year old Daniel Ashcroft won the 2016 Forbes Junior Citizen of the Year.

He is a volunteer for the Forbes Shire Council Youth Advisory Committee, established Spectacular Screenings at age 12, and donates toys to Havannah House for their annual Christmas lunch.

In setting up and helping to run Spectacular Screening, where a movie for public viewing is put on once per month, he has contributed a massive 230 hours of his time over the last four and a half years.

Mr Ashcroft also marches for Forbes High School in the ANZAC Day march, and volunteers as a musician at Jemalong Retirement Village.

He said he is proud of what he does and will continue his work.

“It’s good to help out in the community and it’s good to see people’s faces when you’re doing it,” he said.

“I plan on continuing the volunteering. I’m not too sure what I’d like to do after I finish school in a couple years, but I’d like to go to university.”

“I’m a black belt in martial arts, so something may come from that too.”

By Joshua Matic

FORBES SHIRE COUNCIL “Serving the Community” Public Notices

NEXT COUNCIL MEETING TO BE HELD 1PM 18TH FEBRUARY PUBLIC WELCOME POSITIONS VACANT

HERITAGE ADVISORY SERVICE & LOCAL HERITAGE FUND

TOURISM DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (TCCD003) 12 Month Maternity Relief Contract. The purpose of this role is to plan the timing and resourcing of Tourism Promotions and Events with the aim of enhancing the Visitor Information economy of Forbes and the Shire.

Enquiries: Wayne O’Neil 6850 2300 Closing Date: 5pm Friday 29 January 2016 MULTI-SKILLED WATER OPERATOR (s) The Primary purpose of this multi-purpose role is to assist in all areas of Councils Water Operations which includes the operation, maintenance and repair of Councils Water Treatment Plant and the Water/ Sewer reticulation infrastructure.

Enquiries: Tom Baldwin 6850 2874 Closing Date: 5pm Friday 29 January 2016 PARKS AND GARDENS LABOURER (ENG028) The primary purpose of this multi-purpose role is to assist in all areas of Councils Urban Services which includes the maintenance and upkeep of the towns parks and gardens and sporting fields. Additionally, this position may have the opportunity to operate a variety of Council plant associated with Urban Services. This may include tractors, mowers, chainsaws, brush cutters and the cherry picker.

Enquiries: Danial Speer 6850 2874 Closing Date: 5pm Friday 5 February 2016 LABOURER(S) (ENG019) Council is seeking applicants for the positions of Labourer. The primary purpose of this multi-purpose role is to assist in all areas of Councils outdoor operations which may include concreting, road and roadside maintenance and stormwater drainage construction.

Enquiries: Daniel Speer 6850 2874 Closing Date: 5pm Friday 5 February 2016 To apply for all positions: Visit http://www.forbes.nsw.gov.au/council/positions-vacant.aspx

Council provides a free heritage advisory service for owners of items of historical significance.

Council also provides monetary assistance on a $ for $ basis for the conservation and maintenance of historical items. Council’s heritage advisor’s next visit is scheduled for 2 & 3 February 2016. Appointments can be made by phoning Brianna on 6850 2344.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF LAKE FORBES AQUATIC CENTRE Forbes Shire Council advises the Lake Forbes Aquatic Centre waterway will be temporarily closed to the general public for the NSW Barefoot Water Ski Club Forbes Tournament from Friday, February 5 to Sunday, February 7. Spectators are encouraged to go along to watch the action and support the event.

FREE MICROCHIPPING DAY Forbes Shire Council is hosting a third free microchipping day for dogs and cats on Friday, January 29 at Nelson Park. The free microchipping will take place between 9.30am and 12pm and 1.30pm and 3.30pm. Please note, all dogs need to be on a leash and all cats need to be caged. The microchipping is by appointment only by calling 6850 2344.

VEHICLE EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST 2012 Holden Colorado Single Cab Tipper Plant No. 1428, Rego – BQ85YP, 74,000 Km, White, Turbo, Diesel, 5 Speed Manual, Steel Tray, Towbar, April 14th 2016 Registration. Inspections are available at Forbes Shire Council’s Depot in Bandon St by appointment only. Expression of interest forms are available from the front desk of the town hall building in Court St or from the Engineering Office in Lachlan St. For further information please call Council’s Plant/Purchasing Officer Sam Cunningham on 6850 2887 or email samcu@forbes.nsw.gov.au. Expressions of interest close 5pm Friday 29th January.

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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Ah love, that delicious chemical concoction of oxytocin and dopamine that makes us do the stupidest and loveliest of things.

Valentine’s Day, or the Feast of Saint Valentine, originated in the UK and is a festivity where you shower your loved one with gifts and affection. Many people choose not to celebrate Valentine’s Day and view it as a moneymaking scheme but it is so much more than that, it’s a celebration of love and spring time that dates back over 600 years!

My last 5 years of Valentine’s Day experiences have been spent with my same loved one, I would call it the one day of the year when he has become cursed from doing anything spontaneous or romantic. I don’t know if it’s the year when he planned dinner, but then got called into work an hour before we had to go or the year when a bunch of roses turned up the next day or the following year when the flowers never turned up at all. This all happened before I moved here but it never puts him back from trying. This year I have so many different options, which one will I choose?

Nothing says I love you like a big bunch of roses, here in Forbes we are lucky to have not one but TWO florists on hand and eager to help you with ticking all those box-

es on your list to make your loved ones day special.

Call into A Classy Touch at the top end of Rankin Street and talk to Kerrie and the team about organising a delivery or put in your order to pick up on the day! They are open and delivering from 8am! Add some chocolates or a soft cuddly bear to make it extra special. Like A Classy Touch on Facebook to keep up with daily specials.

Call Banksia Grove Florist now to secure your delivery this Valentine’s Day. In house promotions are happening so jump on board. If you order before February 6 you get a $10 discount off your order and if you spend over $100 in store before February 10 you will go into the draw to win a $100 voucher to Robb’s Jewellers, drawn February 12.

Blush Organic Beauty have you covered, if you want your wife, partner or girlfriend to be extra spoilt, I recommend buying a gift voucher from the girls at Blush.

There are so many treatments to choose from and the girls go above and beyond to make your experience with them comfortable and relaxing. So guys be sure to put this one on your list.

Don’t forget the date Sunday 14 February.

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Valentine’s Day Wish List...

Dear Husband, Wife, Spouse, Hubby, Missus, Boyfriend, Girlfriend...

I know that this particular day of the year isn’t your strong point, so I’ve helped you along by ticking a few things on this list that you may purchase for me if you wish. I also understand that love isn’t measured in material things but I just might love you that little teensy bit extra if you make it a V-day to remember ;)

Flowers ordered at Banksia Grove or A Classy Touch Florist Darrell Lea chocolates picked up from News on Rankin Movie tickets from the Services Club Gift voucher from Blush Organic Beauty Beautiful handbag from Little Extras Lifestyle Trip away booked with Helloworld Forbes A great smelling candle from Painted Daisies Gift Shop

Peak Hill

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JUST A SHORT DRIVE TO...

Located on the Newell Highway, Nestled close to the Hervey Ranges, Peak Hill’s proud history is indelibly linked with the discovery of gold in 1889. Like many western centres, Peak Hill has endeavoured to preserve a proud and colourful history.

Peak Hill is rich in arts and crafts resources with all venues situated in the main street (Caswell Street). The Open Cut Gallery & Peak Hill Country Crafts store offers a full range of hand-made crafts and gifts, and also displays many historical photographs and memorabilia. This is a community based craft shop which also operates as the town’s visitor information centre, containing an array of brochures and maps of the town’s heritage and tourist drive.

Located in an elevated and pleasant bush setting, just 400 metres from the town centre, the Peak Hill Gold Mine forms an imposing backdrop to the township. The site offers visitors a unique experience with self-guided walking trails and viewing platforms over five spectacular open cut pits and historic mine workings.

Group guided tours (more than 10 people) are offered all year round by appointment (subject to Guide availability). These guided tours allow visitors to gain a greater understanding of the mine, its history and methods. Guided tours can be pre-booked by calling the Parkes Visitor Information Centre on 02 6862 6000. Allow a minimum of 2 hours for guided tours. Cost: Adult $10 Concession/Student $8 Big Fish Fossil Hut is located within the Peak Hill Caravan Park, this exhibition displays a wide range of specimens depicting a range of ancient wildlife groups that have lived across Eastern Australia over the

past 700 million years founded by Michael Durrant. Open 7 days 9am – 5pm, $3.00 entry, caravan park guests and children under 5 years free.

Take a stroll down Peak Hill’s main street and you’ll find beautiful Antiques, Gallery’s, and Arts & Crafts with the familiar faces like the local butcher David with his quality meats and personality. Take a coffee break or have a beautiful lunch in Cino 86 Coffee Shop. With plenty of things to discover and explore in this beautiful old town take a short drive to Peak Hill.

OPEN 7 DAYS

9am-4pm for self guided tours The Peak Hill Open Cut Experience will lead you on a trail of discovery through the recent and historic gold mine workings located on the scenic hillside overlooking Peak Hill.

Enjoy self guided walking trails, viewing platform and 5 spectacular open cut pits.

Parkes Visitor Information Centre P: 02 6862 6000

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SHAKIN’it up!

One for the Kiddies, Sunset Mocktail.

Fill your glass half way with ice then with orange and pineapple juice 2/3 of the way, another 1/3 top with lemonade. Slowly pour raspberry cordial down the side of the glass till it forms on the bottom like a sunset. Add a straw and there you have it!

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CLASSIFIEDS

Patios, Rooms, Cladding, Carports (BL83737C) As on TV. Phone 6341 3122 www.pictonbros.com.au GARAGE SALE The Men’s Shed at The Showground.

Saturday February 6th at 10am.

Dining/Office furniture, tools & Sundries.

FOR SALE full wine barrels $250 & half wine barrels $130, please contact Parkes Brick Paver & Tile Supplies 02 6862 2253

To place a classified ad please contact sales@forbesphoenix.com.au

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Heidi Andrews How long have you lived in or around Forbes? I have lived in Forbes on and off since 1981.

What do you enjoy about living in Forbes? I love my job, and it’s a great community here. I have wonderful family and friends. Forbes is a great place to raise a family.

What do you do in your spare time?

What spare time?! I like running around with the kids between their sport, dancing and karate commitments. I love socialising with family and friends too.

What would be your dream holiday?

My dream holiday would be to take my family and friends on a cruise.

Applica�ons are currently open for community‐based organisa�ons seeking support for events and programs across the Bland, Lachlan and Forbes Shires.

The next funding round closes on Friday 26 February.

If you would like to request an Applica�on Form, or if you have any ques�ons about the Cowal Partnering Program, please contact the Cowal Community Rela�ons Team on (02) 6975 4829 or email community.cowal@ebvolu�ionming.com.au

AUSTRALIA DAY Thanks Without the support of many businesses, community groups and volunteers, the Australia Day events on Tuesday would not have been the success they were. Forbes Shire Council would like to thank the sponsors of the day for their support - the Forbes Sports and Recreation Club, Walkers Ag N Vet, Forbes Services Memorial Club, Bernardi’s IGA and SportsPower. Planning is now underway for our 2017 event. If you have any feedback you would like to provide, you can email Council at forbes@ forbes.nsw.gov.au or call 6850 2300.

FORBES Country Bakehouse

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What do you do for work? I work in administration at Jemalong Wool, as a receptionist.

At Evolu�on mining, we understand the importance of building a rela�onship with our communi�es that is built on trust, mutual respect and genuine partnership. The Cowal Partnering Program is one way that we demonstrate our commitment to the local community.

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IMAGE: Heidi Andrews with her son Luke Andrews.

It’s time to get out of holiday mode and back into the swing of things, the kids have gone back to school and the Forbes Country Bakehouse and X-tension are open to provide you with the freshest and best homemade food in town! No more giving the kids your money to spend on lunch or afternoon tea, spoil yourself!

With freshly made sandwiches made to order and a selection of pies, sausage rolls and sweet treat’s there’s plenty to choose from. Why not grab a group of friends, head out for lunch and dine in the X-tension café with a wide selection of meals to choose from.

The Bakehouse is no ordinary Bakery, even though they have the best pies in the west. If you want good, quality, homemade and hearty food this is the place to find it, you will not be disappointed. Daily specials are available with the classic ‘Hump Day Roast’ every Wednesday and plenty of different options to suit everyone’s dietary needs.

A favourite at the Bakehouse is Friday sushi, there are so many flavours to choose from but if you would like a specific flavour combination or for catering purposes please call the friendly team on 6852 3388 to organise or pop in to see their smiling faces before Friday.

To keep up to date with the daily adventures happening around at The Bakehouse or the different specials available daily, like them on Facebook at Forbes Country Bakehouse. Pop in and order a yummy fresh sandwich or take away a freshly made hot coffee today. See you at the Bakehouse.

CANOWINDRA SERVICES & CITIZENS CLUB LTD Passionate & Experienced Chef Wanted We are a small rural Services Club in country NSW looking for a passionate, enthusiastic Head Chef to lead our small but dedicated team of staff.

You will be required to work a 40hr week over set days.

While consulting with the Board of Directors, you will be required to develop the menu, including weekly specials and seasonal changes.

You will also be responsible for training staff, rostering, ordering, stocktakes and waste control.

Applications close 22/2/2016 and should be addressed to Board of Directors,Canowindra Services Club PO Box 65 Canowindra NSW 2804 Or email to julie@canowindraservices.com.au

Forbes Country Bakehouse & Cafe Pies • Cakes • Coffee • Cold Drinks Sandwiches Wraps • Home Cooked Meals Grab & Go Bar • Sushi Friday’s

15 Templar St, Forbes • 6852 3388

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IMAGE: Donna McCarthy and Sean McCarthy enjoy the Diggers Swimming Club races on Australia Day.

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NSW Barefoot Water Ski Club Forbes Tournament: Forbes Aquatic Area – Ski Lake. Friday from 8.30am; Saturday & Sunday from 7.30am. Annual Forbes Country Tournament with local barefoot waterskiers competing against NSW Club members and interstate competitors. Contact Jim Cronin 0428 483 556 **Please note the Forbes Aquatic Area will be closed to the public during the tournament**

Blink 182 Tribute Show: Forbes Services Memorial Club, 8pm.Tickets $10 pre-sale; $15 at door. See the band cover all the hits of the punk rock legends including the smash hit “All the Small Things” Bedgerabong Picnic Races: Bedgerabong Race Track. Gates open at 10am. The six-race program starts approximately 1pm. Adults $15; children under 15 free. The feature race this year will be called the Stuart Brown Memorial 2016 Picnic Race Club Cup. A full TAB, tote betting and bookmakers on course. The canteen and bar will be open throughout the day and evening. Entertainment by local band House of Tribes will follow the race program into the evening. Fashions on the Field, auction and raffles, as well as entertainment for the kids including free jumping castle and foot races. Shuttle buses will be operating between Forbes and the racecourse at a cost of $7 per person. Those wishing to book a tent or marquee site are encouraged to get in early and reserve a spot by contacting Tom Simmonds on 6857 2128.

Old Time New Vogue Dance: Forbes Town Hall, 7pm, $10. Music by Phil Redenbach. Ladies please bring a plate for supper. Contact Elvy Quirk 6852 2919.

Hogs for the Homeless Tour of Country NSW: Forbes Services Memorial Club, from 6.30pm, $20 per person (adult/child). Brad Fitler has partnered with Harley-Davidson to support Father Chris Riley’s Youth Off The Streets campaign. The 2016 tour will kick off in Forbes at the FSMC. For more information contact the FSMC on 6852 1488.

Foster Families Support Group: Forbes Youth & Community Centre, 10am – 12 noon Morning Tea. For all foster and kinship carers in the local area.

Children welcome. Contact: 0428 738 172 Lions Club Car Boot Sale: Lions Park, 8am - 1pm. Stalls $10. Contact Peter 0468 819 659 or Robyn 6851 2209.

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

Forbes Widows Support Group Luncheon: Forbes Services Memorial Club, 12pm. Open to any widow or lady who feels house-bound and would like to meet new people and enjoy companionship. The RSL Bistro will be open and any dietary requirements or smaller meals are available. Transport available, contact Maria Peterson 6851 2716 or Dorothea Croker 6851 4781.

Aboriginal Community Workshop: Forbes Services Memorial Club, 10am3.30pm. Elders, Traditional Owners, LALC’s and members of the Aboriginal community are invited to participate in consultation workshops run by the Department of Primary Industries Water, Aboriginal Water Initiative Program throughout South West NSW. Interested community members are encouraged to register for the workshops by contacting Lillian Moseley on 0459 840 781 or Lillian.Moseley@dpi.nsw.gov.au.

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 contact Rachel Wythes 0407 020 988 or Melissa Ross 0451 514 881 or email forbesfarmersmarket@gmail.com.

Tearin’ It Up Tour 2016: Forbes Services Memorial Club at 9pm; Doors open at 8pm. Tickets $10 members; $15 non-members. Two of the hottest acts in Australian Country Music – The Viper Creek Band and Christie Lamb – will be performing at the FSMC as part of their 2016 tour. Don’t miss this event! Tickets on sale at the club. 18+ only event. For more information contact the club on 6852 1488.

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IMAGE: Julianne Dean, Lynette Merchant, Cathie Bolton and Julie Scott at the All Roads Lead Back to Forbes event last weekend. Source: Facebook.

Hundreds attend first ‘All Roads Lead Back to Forbes’ Forbes Sport and Recreation Club manager Norm Cook says he was impressed by the turnout at the first ever ‘All Roads Lead Back to Forbes’ event.

Around 500 people from across Australia, including Queensland, northern NSW and Tasmania, came back to their hometown of Forbes to celebrate the event held between Friday January 22 and Sunday January 24.

Mr Cook, who coordinated the event, said he hoped it would be just as big when it runs again in two years time.

“It was a magnificent success. We were talking about one for next year but that probably won’t happen, it’ll probably be two years down the track.”

“We had a lot of people come from the Gold Coast, as well as from the NSW coast like Coffs Harbour, Ballina and Sydney, and as far south as Batemans Bay, Albury and Wagga.”

The event was organised with the purpose of reuniting current and former Forbes residents, with Facebook being the main mode of communication to invite people to the event.

“Social media played a big part. There’s a Facebook page called ‘We come from

Forbes and we’re proud of it’, so that was obviously the main thing,” he said.

The three-day event involved a meet and greet on the Friday night, live entertainment and the official reunion on the Saturday night, and a BBQ brunch on the Sunday morning.

The two main bands, the ‘Echoettes’ and ‘Freight’ were a highlight on the Saturday night, with both groups playing music from the 1970s including the Bee Gees, The Shadows and Creedence Clearwater Revival.

Mr Cook said the band members were reuniting on a musical level just as everyone else was reuniting on a social level.

“These bands played in Forbes pubs back in the 70s, so that was the original idea, to get all the boys back together, and all of the original members were there,” he said.

Mr Cook said the auctions originally planned were not able to take place, but will be run at a later date by the Forbes Diggers Swimming Club with proceeds going to the soon-to-be established Prostate Awareness Committee, to be based in Forbes from February.

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Parents are being reminded to ensure their children’s vaccinations are up to date following the Australian Government’s program NO JAB NO PAY coming into effect from the start of the Year.

From the 1st of January only parents with children who are fully immunised will receive the Child Care Benefit, the Child Care rebate and the Family Tax Benefit Part A end of year supplements.

Nurses at the Forbes Medical Centre are urging all parents to ensure their children are up to date with their vaccinations and are offering FREE catch up vaccinations to any child (under the age of 20), with appointments available daily.

Forbes Medical Centre Nurse Manager Shelley Clark says ensuring children are vaccinated protects all children as well as safeguards the health of future generations.

“Immunisation remains the safest and most effective way to stop the spread of many of the world’s most infectious diseases. Rapid advances in the science of immunisation mean that modern vaccines are extremely safe, and serious reactions to them are rare,” Ms Clark said.

“Statistics have shown that before the major vaccination campaigns of the 1960s and ’70s diseases like tetanus, and whooping cough killed thousands of young children each and every year, whereas today, deaths from these diseases are extremely rare in Australia.”

“If enough people in the community are immunised, the infection can no longer be spread from person to person and it is possible that the disease can die out altogether.”

Ms Clark is urging all parents who are unsure of where their children are up to with Vaccination to make an appointment to find out what’s required to bring their child up to date.

“If a parent is unsure if their child is up to date they can contact the Australian Childhood Immunisation Register (ACIR) on 1800 653 809 or online on with the Department of Human Services. They can also make an appointment with one of our Registered Nurse’s to talk about their child’s Immunisation history.” Ms Clark said.

Rugby League Legends to Visit Forbes on ‘Hogs for the Homeless’ Tour Australian and New South Wales rugby league legends Brad Fittler, Nathan Hindmarsh and Steve Menzies will visit Forbes on February 16 as part of their ‘Hogs for the Homeless’ tour.

The tour will see the three former National Rugby League players visit local schools, conduct rugby league football clinics, before arriving at the Forbes Services Club for a fundraising dinner.

‘Hogs for the Homeless’ is an initiative formed by Brad Fittler in partnership with

Harley-Davidson to support Father Chris Riley’s Youth Off the Streets campaign, and aims to tackle homelessness in NSW. Fittler, Hindmarsh and Menzies will ride Harley-Davidson motorcycles across the state on their tour to regional areas.

Mr Fittler said in a statement he looked forward to the tour.

“It’s a very worthwhile cause and it is always wonderful to see so many rugby league fans throughout this state come together to help out,” he said.

Forbes Services Club manager David Fitzgerald said he was excited to host part of the event at his club.

“We anticipate the community at large will support this opportunity to meet some NRL Legends and to help raise funds,” he said.

“Our commitment to helping the boys raise much needed funds it is donate $7 from every $20 ticket sold to attend a Q&A dinner at the club.”

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Forbes Sport Diggers Swimming Club has most successful Australia Day

IMAGE: Darcie Morrison races to the finish line of the Ben Hall Gift open womens division. Photo: Joshua Matic.

Morrison and Gunn Take Out 2016 Open Gifts Forbes’ Darcy Morrison and Dylan Gunn have taken out the 2016 Ben Hall Gifts in the open womens and mens divisions respectively.

Morrison just nudged out sister Nicole by a mere 0.17 seconds, finishing with a time of 13.74 seconds, while Gunn ran an impressive time of 11.53 seconds, 0.25 seconds ahead of runner-up Ozzie Toole.

Gunn, a former regular runner, said after his race win he may now consider getting back in to sprinting after surprising himself with how well he ran.

“I used to run for the school quite a bit when I was still in high school, and I used to do Little Athletics” he said.

“But I haven’t really done much running in the last year or so.”

Both athletes took home $600 prize money, with runners-up taking $200. Forbes Shire Council says it hopes to increase money for the Gift in the years to come.

Gunn said with his win coming on Australia

Day, he was very grateful to have made his achievement on such a significant occasion.

“It’s great seeing everyone come around [to watch]. In the past I’ve competed up in Sydney where there’s no one you know,” he said.

“It’s good on Australia Day. Everyone’s down amongst it, and it’s great for the community.”

The other divisions that ran in the Gift on Australia Day were under 10s boys, 10-14 boys, junior girls, junior rugby league 14s, junior rugby league 16s, celebrity, rugby union v rugby league, 15-17 years girls and 15-17 years boys.

In respective order the winners were Jonah Little, Coby Ryan, Annie O’Connor, Coby Ryan, Charlie Staines, Scott Toole, Ozzie Toole, Nicole Morrison, and Ozzie Toole again.

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IMAGE: Competitors race in the Seniors 50 metre division at the Diggers Swimming Club races on Australia Day.

IMAGE: Juniors finish their race in the 30 metre division.

Photos: Joshua Matic.

Forbes Diggers Swimming Club president David Sly said Tuesday’s Australia Day races were the best attended in the club’s history.

Hot and sunny conditions on the day attracted 76 competitors of all ages across the junior, senior, Tom Drane Memorial, and scratch divisions.

Even Forbes Australia Day Ambassador Tracy Mann took a dip, despite still recovering from her frozen shoulder condition.

Mann’s husband Scott Hartford-Davis, a seasoned long distance swimmer, also participated, while Forbes Shire Council mayor Phyllis Miller was on deck to support the event.

Sly said the event has grown every year, and he expects this to keep happening in the future.

“We had great weather for the event, and this year has been the biggest we’ve had so far,” he said.

“We had great assistance from everyone who helped put the event together, including the Forbes Shire Council, and I’d like to thank them for what they did as well.”

Mann said although she has never been a strong swimmer, she thoroughly enjoyed time in the water on Tuesday. “The water was just gorgeous,” she said.

“I’m still recovering from frozen shoulder, so I could only do breaststroke, but I was really happy to do it just to be involved.”

“I raced with the kids, but they gave me a head start. I needed it, but they still beat me.”

The main event was the Tom Drane Memorial Trophy, commemorating the founder of the Diggers Swimming Club.

This was won by Brendan Hayes, who swam a total of 80 metres in 23 seconds.

Siobhan O’Malley took out the junior 50 metre, while Georgia Haggarty won the junior 30 metre.

In the seniors, Scott Mattiske won the 50 metre race, while the 30 metre was a three way dead heat.

Scratch division winners Ellie Mattiske, Tom Mattiske, Darci Morrison and Joe Maitland.

The Diggers Swimming Club run events for all ages with handicaps, in line with the ANZAC soldiers who returned home after WWI and recovered from their injuries in the swimming pool, with a wide range of capabilities.

The club’s next event is the Western Region AIF Carnival on February 15.

By Joshua Matic