Forbes Phoenix Issue 2

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Friday 10 July 2015

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IMAGE: Tom Drane ... Forbes winner of dual national titles last weekend

9yo Tom Terrific brings home two national dirt-track titles Tom Drane might be just nine years old, but last weekend the keen member of Forbes Auto Sports Club carried away two national titles at the Australian Dirt Track Championships in Kempsey, winning the 65cc two-stroke class and the 80cc modified-four-stroke class in the seven-to-nine-years division.

Mum and Dad — Matt and Lisa Drane, who own MD Steel Fabrication in Forbes — were obviously proud of the achievement, but Tom was “absolutely over the moon” after a weekend that saw him win all 10 of his races and completely dominate his events.

“Even when he fell behind in a race, he just revved it up and fought his way back to the front,” said Matt. “There was just no stopping

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Last year, Tom scored a second and third in the national titles, which were held in Cowra, and earlier this year rode to first and second places in the state championships.

Tom has been riding dirt bikes since he was four and started competing as soon as he reached seven and became eligible.

Also representing Forbes at Kempsey were Tom’s younger siblings, Georgia and Sam, and Beau Bailey.

They all rode in the non-competitive demonstration classes but are keen as mustard to start competing as soon as they’re old enough.

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RANTS and Raves From the other side of the counter

MAYORAL NOTES We have received news that four new mobile base stations will be built at Bedgerabong, Jemalong, Warroo and Eugowra under the Federal Government’s Mobile Blackspot Program.

This will make a huge difference to mobile coverage in the Forbes Shire. Construction is expected to start within four months with all four stations to be complete over the next three years.

Securing the funding was a great team effort between Council, Jemalong Irrigation and, most importantly, our Federal Member John Cobb. .....................................................................

Other exciting news this week is that the Forbes Medical Centre has received a $125,000 Rural and Regional Teaching Infrastructure Grant to go towards the building of four additional consulting rooms to accommodate the students from the University of Wollongong. .....................................................................

Forbes has three finalists in the 2015 Travel In Inland Tourism Awards —Apex Riverside Tourist Park, the Forbes in the Heart of the Country campaign, and Girragirra Retreat.

This is fantastic news for Forbes. The winners will be announced at the gala award dinner in Broken Hill on Saturday, July 25. .....................................................................

As you may know, we have secured a tenant for the café at the Homemaker’s Centre, with the lease to commence at the beginning of August. We look forward to letting you know the official opening date in the near future.

Have a great week, stay safe and God bless.

Cr Phyllis Miller OAM, Mayor of Forbes Shire

We’ve had some good responses “from the other side of the counter” to our article about efficient and friendly provision of service from store owners and their staff.

One shopkeeper spoke to us about the notion that the customer is always right.

“They’re clearly not always right,” she said.

“And when they combine that attitude with a bad day, then they can make it extremely unpleasant for everyone involved, and that includes me, my staff and other customers.”

“If they wake up feeling like throwing rocks at the sun, then they shouldn’t be contemplating a day shopping. It’s as though they’re going out looking for a fight, and that doesn’t do anyone any good, though I guess it might make them happy for a little while.”

“And they can get just so shirty about quite silly things.”

“Gift vouchers, for instance, clearly have a use-by date on them. There’s no point in going into a shop with a voucher that’s a couple of years beyond its use-by date and expect someone to wave a magic wand and make it good again. It’s very unlikely to happen and there’s no use having a hissy-fit over it.”

She stressed that shopping and doing other business involved a two-way contract. “Both sides should be as pleasant to each other as possible,” she said.

“When that happens there’s a much better chance that everyone will be satisfied and that the experience will be a mutually rewarding one. And that’s something we should both be looking for. “So my advice is that if you’re having a bad-hair day, don’t take it out on me.”

First Inland Rail tender awarded GHD has been awarded the tender to provide environmental and engineering consultancy on the first stages of Australia’s Brisbane-toMelbourne Inland Rail project — $300 million to commence work on the Inland Rail project to create jobs, achieve productivity gains and stimulate economic growth for the future prosperity of Australia, especially the regions.

These first tenders will provide vital input to planning of some of the key segments of the Parkes-to-Narromine and Narrabri-to-NorthStar sections of the Inland Rail project.

More information about the Inland Rail project is available at www.inlandrail.artc.com.au.

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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.

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The Lachlan Valley Caravan Club, formed in 2003 as the Forbes Country Club Caravanners, is well known locally for having plenty of fun on its monthly rallies. So far this year its rallies have led members to Tumbarumba, Oberon, Manilla, Kiacatoo (west of Condobolin for the club’s annual bush rally), Young and Victoria’s Gippsland region for the club’s annual three-week roving rally.

The next event is a rally to Bourke from July 20-27, with members spending two nights at the Nyngan Riverside Caravan Park and four at Kidman’s Camp in North Bourke. For further information and plenty of photos of the members letting their hair down or just having fun in the case of the follicly challenged, visit www.lachlanvalleycaravanclub.org.au.

The Forbes and District Lions Club will officially welcome its new President, Peter Bright, at its annual changeover dinner tomorrow night when members will meet at the Golf Club Hotel.

This is his second time as President, hopefully with a less eventful start to the term than last time, about five years ago, when Peter had been diagnosed with prostrate cancer and was inducted by phone from his hospital bed. Peter replaces outgoing President and club stalwart Robyn Seberry.

IMAGE: The Lachlan Valley Caravan Club camped at Wee Jasper last year.

The club will hold its next car boot sale on Saturday, August 15, in Lions Park at the end of Lachlan St from 7.30am to 1.30pm.

For more information, contact the incoming president, Peter Bright, on 0419 463 803 (peterabright@bigpond.com) or email lionsclubs@hotmail.com.au.

Don’t forget to enter our competition to win a double family pass to Taronga Western Plains Zoo. A family pass includes tickets for two adults and two children for entry to the zoo and, in this case, is valid for 12 months.

For entry details, visit our website, www. forbesphoenix.com.au, or go to our Facebook page. Remember, you have to be in it

to win it, and the zoo is such a great place for you to visit ... and, of course, to take the kids.

If you are wanting to find out about some very local artists and listen to some original music, then tune into James Monte and his new program, called ML Uncharted on local community radio 2LVR (97.9FM). The show airs every Wednesday from 9-11pm and highlights unsigned artists and original music from Forbes and elsewhere in the Central West. Contact James on 0400 054 381.

Don’t forget to send your soup recipe in to us this week to see if you can win a voucher from Mezzanine for $50.00.

Here’s how to build a green home in Forbes without spending a fortune If you think building an energy efficient home requires spending big on expensive green materials, building methods and technologies, you might have to think again.

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Local owner and builder, Jason Hopkins has seen positive feedback since starting the business at the beginning of 2014.

“Green building principles, clever design and creative use of standard building materials are key to making your home more efficient,

as does working to suit the owner’s climate, block, lifestyle and budget”. Hopkins explains.

“With energy prices where they are these days, we’re seeing more people in Forbes wanting to build affordable homes that will save them money, and we’re always ready to help”.

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THUMBS Up

THUMBS Down

THUMBS UP

THUMBS DOWN

To the three tourism ventures

that were selected as finalists in the 2015 NSW Inland Tourism Awards — Apex Riverside Caravan Park, the Council’s Forbes in the Heart of the Country promotional campaign, and the Indigenous Girragirra Retreat.

IMAGE: Emily Ragg in this week’s dance section at Forbes High School assembly hall.

The friendly eisteddfod draws the competitors to Forbes Kristin Barrass, vice-president of the Forbes Eisteddfod Committee, and Kristin Woods, the competition’s dance coordinator, certainly have something in common apart from first names.

They’re both convinced that the event’s reputation as the “friendly eisteddfod” has much to do with it being able to attract more than 1500 entrants to its dance, music, speech and drama sections.

The contestants’ joy and the ease with which they’re approaching the dance section, which is currently on at the Forbes High School assembly hall, is testament to that.

“Our eisteddfod is definitely seen as welcoming, comfortable, and great for building confidence and performance skills,” said Kristin Barrass.

“That’s why we get so many first-time com-

petitors. They don’t feel as intimidated here as they do in some of larger, more formal eisteddfods.”

And the entrants do come from far and wide — obviously many from Forbes itself, but also from Parkes, Eugowra, Grenfell, Orange, Bathurst, Leeton and Griffith, some indeed from as afar afield as southern Queensland.

“We’re all volunteers here,” said Kristin Woods.

“Though we also get enormous support from the Forbes Shire Council and from sponsors such as the Northparkes Mine, the Forbes Services Club and McDonalds.”

And both Kristins also have special words of praise and thanks for the guest adjudicators, Andrew Mortimer (Melbourne) and Pamela Herring (Sydney).

By John Rozentals

To a local business who questioned

me when I approached them to leave some tickets in there shop for a fundraiser for a local young girl with leukaemia.

She was more concerned that there were more needy people than a young 17 year old girl. She was the only one to have negative thoughts out of the other 17 I approached this morning.

THUMBS UP

To Tom Drane, or Tom Terrific for

emerging from the mud in Kempsey with not one but two national titles at the 2015 Australian Dirt Track Championships.

Well done, Tom, we’ll watch your progress with great interest and pride.

THUMBS UP

To the opening performance in

Forbes by Circus Royale. We all laughed, were amazed and had such a great time.

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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Forbes leads the Central West with three tourism gongs In an outstanding performance for a town of its size, Forbes has scored three nominations from a total of 51 in the final countdown for the 2015 Travel In NSW Inland Tourism Awards — Forbes’ Council’s Apex Riverside Caravan Park, the Council’s Forbes in the Heart of Country promotional campaign, and independently owned Girragirra Retreat.

This placed Forbes ahead of much bigger Central NSW centres such as Bathurst, with one nomination, and Orange, with two.

The Council’s General Manager, Brian Steffan, was ecstatic about the achievement, especially the nomination of the Heart of Country campaign which is very much at the centre of the town’s tourism promotional activity.

“It very much takes an integrated approach which combines a strong online presence

with other things such as billboards, stationery and successful ideas from previous campaigns,” he said.

“The central message encourages visitors to take some time out and embrace the rural agricultural experience.”

“And then, of course, the Apex Riverside Caravan Park starts with such a glorious location on the banks of the Lachlan as its principal natural asset, but also has such efficient and friendly hands-on management from Lance and Amanda Young.”

Brian and Cr Grant Clifton, Chairman of the Council’s Tourism Committee, will travel to Broken Hill on July 25 for a gala award dinner at which the overall winners will be announced and regional tourism celebrated.

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My Aged Care The way older people in Forbes and the rest of the Western NSW Local Health District are referred to community support services has changed. My Aged Care is a new contact centre which aims to provide a ‘one-stop shop’ for assessing and referring older people to services in the community.

“My Aged Care will identify a person’s aged-care needs for home support services, provide assessment services for older people and update client record information, all in the one place,” said Jackie Corliss, Acting Director of Integrated Primary Care and Partnerships.

A new Commonwealth Home Support Program has also started, providing entry-level support services for people aged 65 years and over (or 50 years and over for Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islanders) who need help to remain living independently at home.

Older people and their families and carers can make referrals through My Aged Care either online at www.myagedcare.gov.au or by phoning the Contact Centre on 1800 200 422.

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The cold season is dragging its’ feet but that doesn’t mean that style has to fall by the wayside in favour of warm track-pants and bulky jackets. This year every colour is in season with fashionistas pulling out all the stops and going for “brights” this winter.

Textured pieces are all the rage right now with fur, wool, leather and prints becoming a more popular style. Long chunky cardigans are also in fashion for the chilly months with merino knits, scarves and big accessories all a part of the layering trends. Layering jewellery is also a popular fashion statement in 2015.

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At Little Extras Lifestyle you will find everything you need to keep your look fresh and funky through winter. Leigh took over the store 3 years ago and has been a dedicated fashion retailer to the Forbes community ever since.

“There was not much to change in the store but I have started to incorporate a few new brands and did a little restructuring as I like to keep things new and exciting,” said Leigh. “At Little Extras, we like to keep things affordable as our best interest is our customers. Customer service is my number 1 priority.”

Little Extras have everything when it comes to fashion, including stylish footwear, jewellery, handbags and accessories in all the latest trends. When you walk into the store you will be greeted with a smile and a helping hand from the girls, which is what people in Forbes love about stopping in at Little Extras.

Get down to 1 Templar St to find something you love to add to your wardrobe.

Ladybird Boutique is a one stop shop for all 3 generations ranging from teenager through to her grandmother, located at 61 Rankin Street stocking all the latest fashions for women. Ladybird is a country boutique with a 42 year business reputation. Here you will find beautiful items to finish off your winter wardrobe.

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Home Decor Heaven Funky art prints, chic and stylish furniture, earthy candles and unique home décor so stunning you have to see it to believe it.

Painted Daisies Gift Shoppe is the place to go in Forbes for that perfect present or unique knick-knack for your home.

“I have put my own stamp on the business as you have to go with the trend and what the customers want so I keep the basic lines and a variety of other beautiful things in store to keep all my customers happy,” said Janet from Painted Daises.

Janet has recently gone into framing, an asset to the business as quality framing like this isn’t on offer anywhere else in Forbes.

Janet offers custom made framing with plenty of different coloured mats to choose from.

Janet does framing for any occasion and can offer any name in a frame. “We can do what you like with many different styles of framing for everybody.”

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At Blush Organic Beauty, the new moto “your skin, your body, our passion” is a testimony to their philosophies of customer service and beauty practises.

They are extremely passionate about reducing the chemical load on your skin and want to help everybody learn about the importance of chemical free products and reducing your chemical environment and in turn, the stress it takes on your body. “Research has shown that what we put on our skin, our hair and our bodies, the food we choose to eat, our toothpaste and many other products have a direct impact on our health and quality of life.”

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RURAL ROUNDUP Prepare Your Stock For Greener Pastures With AgriWest With the countryside looking a picture at the moment, following on from good rains, all that is needed now is some good spring rains to record a bumper season. Lambs have come down slightly in price as we wait for the new season sucker lambs to start coming through, which wont be far away.

This is a good time of the year to be getting ready for harvest, ensuring all your machinery is serviced, and ready for spraying and harvest, as well as a good time to catch up on some fencing, as well as stock work. You need to ensure that your stock are prepared for the green feed coming through.

Green crops and pastures, such as lucerne, forage oats/barley & wheat become predominant at this time of year. These types of feeds can be very successful in terms of maximizing health returns if the livestock consuming them are prepared in both health and nutrition.

Here are some tips for your stock for this month.

Vaccinate Prior to placing livestock on green feed, vaccinating stock with a clostridial (5in1/6in1) is extremely important. Pulpy kidney is a leading cause of death in stock that are faced with a sudden change in feed. Changes in feed allow the pulpy kidney organisms to proliferate and produce large quantities of toxins, leading to the rapid death of the animal. Vaccinating is a very cost effective form of insurance for the health of your stock.

Drench Ensuring your livestock are free of worms before placing them on green feed will maximize the utilisation of the feed. Worm burdens place a large amount of stress on an animal’s immune system, their ability to convert feed to weight and/or milk, if lactacting, is severely impaired this leads to significant feed wastage and productivity loss. However, prior to drenching it is recommended that you do a worm test to determine the burden and the type of worms present. This allows for a more specific selection of drench (if needed at all) and reduces the risk of developing drench resistance. Three types of worm test kits are available in store at CRT AgriWest, with varying levels of testing capabilities.

Nutrition On the surface, green feeds and fodder crops appear to contain reasonable quantities of both energy and protein. However, there are inherent problems. If not carefully managed, this can result in a reduction in Feed Conversion Efficiency (FCE), significant wastage of feeds as well as lead to animals showing primary signs associated with scours, bloat

and grass tetany, and in severe cases, death.

Providing livestock with a source of starch is a very effective method of combating the negative effects associated with grazing lush, green feed. Using specialised starch-based loose licks are a fantastic, simple and very cost effective method of delivering starch & all the required vitamins & minerals to the rumen, while reducing the incidence of green feed related problems.

Adopting these few actions will have you well on the way to ensuring your stock don’t just survive but thrive on green feed this winter. For more information, come in and see the friendly staff at Agriwest today.

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RURAL ROUNDUP If you are looking for some new workwear, then Gunn’s Menswear is the place to go in Forbes.

Gunn’s Menswear have been outfitting the men of Forbes and surrounds since opening their doors in 1952. Times may have changed but Gunn’s commitment to quality clothing, outstanding customer service and fantastic product knowledge has not.

Gunn’s Menswear stock the leading brands in workwear, known for their toughness and quality. Brands such as Bisley, FXD, Jonsson, Barden, DNC and JB’s Wear just to name a few. They have a great range of genuine Akubra hats, Thomas Cook work and casual wear, Oliver and Mongrel mining boots, right down to the essentials of Bond’s Athletic singlets and thermals to keep you warm this winter.

And if they don’t have what you need, just ask. Gunn’s have access to an extensive range of stock service garments and can specially order in what you require. The friendly and knowledgeable staff will go above and beyond to ensure your needs are met.

If you want your workwear personalised, Gunn’s can do that too! With in-store embroidery and vinyl heatpressing services, fast turnaround and attention to detail, Gunn’s is your one-stop-shop for everything work related.

So if it’s workwear or casual wear that you are after, look no further than Gunn’s Menswear & Embroidery, your local menswear specialists.

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IMAGE: KMWL team in action at the store sale on Friday - Liam Murphy, auctioneer with Luke Whitty, KMWL

KMWL Grows further across the Central West Well known agency Kevin Miller, Whitty, Lennon & Co (KMWL) has undergone significant growth in the past year, extending the business to include weekly prime cattle and sheep sales at the Central Tablelands Livestock Exchange (CTLX) at Carcoar.

While KMWL has been participating in monthly store cattle sales at CTLX for the last few years, interest from Central Tablelands cattle and sheep producers has seen the company incorporate the weekly prime sales into its selling program.

The CTLX sales are in addition to the company’s weekly prime cattle and sheep & lamb sales at the Forbes Central West Livestock Exchange (CWLE).

Together with KMWL founder Kevin Miller, partners Luke Whitty and Matt Lennon and

the company’s extended staff, the KMWL team offers an unmatched level of experience and service in the cattle and sheep industries.

All KMWL staff go the extra mile to achieve the best results for their clients, whether that be inspecting stock on property to assess the best marketing option prior to sale, drafting stock into the most appropriate lines to maximise value, or obtaining the best price available for over the hook consignments, private sale, AuctionsPlus, as well as weekly auctions sales at CTLX and CWLE. The highly skilled team at KMWL is proud to offer its services to producers across Central and Western NSW.

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Nettie (Celebrating her birthday), Mathew and Jonathon James

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Love country music? Come along to the July Muster held at Forbes Services Club. Raffles and Lucky door prizes on the day. Starting at 1pm on the 12th July. Adults $5 and children are free.

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MAKE IT A REALITY! RRP $120,000 but at John Davis Mazda Forbes drive it away today for only $59,990! Call 6851 5500 for a test drive!

Check out the extensive range of Napoleon Perdis make up at Blush Organic Beauty located at Rankin street, if you turn to page 6 you will find a great surprise from Blush Organic Beauty Salon.

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2PK Competition Line 6862 2700

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Datavoice Communications Cowra Shop 6 Cowra Plaza 59 Kendal Street Cowra NSW 2794 02 6341 4039

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MEET THE Team

Thee Hair Thee Hair is a funky hair salon on Rankin Street run by Mel, a local Forbes girl who was trained as a hairdresser in Canberra. Yvette is the 2nd year apprentice at Thee Hair who started at the salon in April this year.

The shop officially opened in late January.

Thee Hair specialise in colour corrections, blondes, ombre, balayage and hair extensions.

At Thee Hair, only the best brands will do.

Mel stocks popular salon brands like Unite, Goldwell and Pravana. Thee Hair is open from Tuesday to Friday until 5:30pm, and until 9pm on their late nights – Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Saturday bookings must be made by appointment only and a mobile hairdresser is available for weddings and other special functions.

Make an appointment at Thee Hair – the perfect way to pamper yourself. You deserve it!

83 Rankin st Forbes 2871 (02) 6852-1537 www.gunnsmenswear.com.au

Chris Roylance

Forbes Shire Councillor and Managing Director of Roylance’s Automotive, Industrial, Earth-Moving & Mining.

How long have you lived in or around Forbes? All my life — since 1955.

What do you love most about your work?

Every day is a challenge and there’s always a new problem to tackle, whether it’s working for Roylance’s or for the Forbes Shire.

How do you start your day? My day starts at 5am with the morning news and a mug or two of tea. Then it’s into the emails and off to work as quickly as I can.

What do you do in your spare time? Spare time is rare, but I spend as much as I can with the grandkids and the rest of the family, or travelling with Deb. But a game of golf is rewarding, especially since the Forbes course has been revitalised.

How do you like your coffee? A mug of cappucinno is good, but mostly I drink tea all day.

What makes your day? When everything I have been trying to achieve comes to fruition. But if it doesn’t I’m content to try another day.

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Matthews Williams Law

Family Law –

Should You Use a Lawyer?

It is possible to do your own divorce, property settlement, custody and maintenance matters. Remember that these areas are fraught with emotion and pit falls. Remember, too, the old axiom: “Any lawyer who acts for himself has a fool for a client”. This applies equally to lay people.

Lawyers can give you information and advice prepare documents, assist in negotiations, counselling and mediations, and can represent you in court if your issues cannot be resolved beforehand. The Family Law Act requires a lawyer to tell you about how you can settle your disputes by conciliation and the counselling services offered by the Family Court. You must also be given a copy of the information brochure “Marriage, Families and Separation”.

The reasons you should consider appointment of a legal representative are that you may want advice on multiple issues at the same time. A court will not grant final orders until it is satisfied that proper arrangements have been made for the children. There may also be tensions between the parties which make it impossible for them to objectively deal with all issues.

Legal Aid may be available but you will need to complete and submit a Legal Aid application.

If we at Matthews Williams can assist you on this or any other legal matter, feel free to phone me or one of our solicitors or call into our office for an appointment.

By Mark Olson Matthews Williams, Solicitors

IMAGE: Chris Roylance ... Every day is a challenge.

FORBES Buying or selling a house or land Buying or selling rural property Business Transfers and Leases Liquor/Hotel Transfers Water License Transfers

H A I R IMAGE: Yvette and Mel at Thee Hair

Shop 1/15 Rankin Street Ph: (02) 6851 5432

SENIOR SOLICITORS Allen Duggan, B.A. LL.B Ben Mackay, B.A. LL.B

SOLICITOR DIRECTORS Mark Olson, Dip.Law Peter Martin, Dip.Law

Contact us: 108 Lachlan St Forbes 2871 P: (02) 6852 1099 E: forbes@matthewswilliams.com.au

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WHAT’S On July 11 July 11 July 11 July 11 July 12 July 12 July 12 July 13 July 14 July 14 July 16 July 16

July 17 July 17

July 18 July 18 July 18 July 18 July 23 July 25

July 25 July 25 July 25 August 8 August 8 August 9 August 9

Rugby Union: Grinsted Oval, South Circle Park. Forbes Platypi host Orange City.

Technicolour: Forbes Town Hall, 3pm. Andrew Baker (violin) and Cindy Fox provide piano, dance, drama, film folk and light classical music from the early 20th Century.

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

One Non Blonde: With a repertoire of nearly 400 songs, One Non Blonde will get the club rockin’. Forbes Service Club, Club Lounge, 8pm until late.

Rugby League: Take a drive to Narromine’s Cale Oval to watch the Forbes Magpies take on the Jets. Games from 11am; First Grade starts 2.30pm.

Soccer: Forbes Gunns v Tichborne Tigers, Forbes Botanical Gardens, 2pm.

Forbes Country Music July Muster: Starting 1pm, Forbes Memorial Club. Raffles Lucky door prizes, Adults $5 Kids free.

Tai Chi for Seniors: Forbes Uniting Church Hall, 10-11am. Cost $4 including morning tea. Contact Sheryl Shirvington 6851 2099.

Euchre: Forbes Services Club, 1pm. Contact 6852 1488.

Go Active Program: Advanced Tai Chi, Kumbiri House, Forbes District Hospital, 1-2.30pm. Contact Libby 6850 2173.

Forbes Shire Council June Meeting: Forbes Shire Council Chambers, 1pm.

Can Assist Soup and Sweets Day: Parkes Uniting Church Hall, 12-2pm. Tasty soups and sweets, tea and coffee. Sit down with friends and family and enjoy a lovely lunch. Take away also available. Cost: $8 per person. Contact Narelle Schulze 0428 645 166.

Spectacular Screenings Film Night: Forbes Youth and Community Centre.

Havannah House Curry Night: Forbes Town Hall, 6pm for 6.30pm start. Cost: $25 per person. Entertainment by the Silverfox Quartet. Enjoy a night with friends eating a delicious range of curries. There will also be non-curry options. To book contact Havannah House on 6852 1366.

Forbes Eisteddfod Grand Concert: Forbes Town Hall featuring the best of the best from this year’s Eisteddfod competition.

Tickets online at www.forbeseisteddfod.com.au.

Double Trouble: Julie and Peta sing 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and todays hits! Forbes Services Club, 8pm until late.

A Guide to Being a Responsible Dog Owner: Parkes Showground, 3-5pm. Cost: Family (two adults, three children) $30, adults $20, concession $10, extra children $5.

Christmas in July: Parkes Bowling & Sports Club, 6.30-9pm. Traditional two-course roast meal, $25 per head. Bookings essential, phone 6862 1446.

Forbes NAIDOC Week Celebrations: Wiradjuri Dreaming Centre. To celebrate in this year’s NAIDOC Week celebrations, contact Council’s Community Liaison Officer Anita Morrison on 6850 2355 or email anitamo@forbes.nsw.gov.au.

Forbes North Chaos in July Dinner: Forbes Golf and Sportsman’s Hotel, 6pm. Tickets are $60. This event is being hosted by Forbes North Public School to raise funds for its Kitchen Garden Program. The dinner is being catered by chef Tammy Montgomery and seating is in tables of 10, however smaller group bookings are also welcome. To purchase tickets contact Forbes North Public School on 6852 2187.

Forbes Farmers Markets: Ben Hall Shears, at the Forbes Showground Time: 8am-12pm. The Forbes Farmers Markets aim to promote healthy eating, local produce and a great social, community environment.

Omega Ensemble Concert: Where: Forbes Town Hall, 3pm.

The Battler: Join Shaun Minnick with all your country and ballad favourites. Forbes Services Club, 8pm until late.

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

Central West Bird Club Annual Bird Sale: Indoor Sports Centre, Sam St, 10am-2pm; entry by gold-coin donation. Contact Sharon on 0406 512 851.

Forbes Country Music August Muster: Forbes Service Club, 1pm; cost $5 adults, children free. Country music by walk-up artists.

Mitchell String Quartet with Justin Screen: Forbes Town Hall, 3pm; cost $30 adults, $20 concession, $80 family of four, school-age Mitcon students free.

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BE Seen

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QUESTION of the week What are you enjoying most about the school holidays?

The circus is in town and there’s plenty of fun to be had for everyone, whether your one of the spectators or one of the participants. Pictured below: Ash, Finn and Blake Berry.

Taylor Bliss is enjoying catching up with friends and having sleep-ins

Jagger Gillingham is enjoying going to the movies to see Minions, having a ball at the circus, where he met the ringmaster, and becoming a big brother again to a new baby sister.

This week was time for budding young dancers from Forbes and surrounds to take part in what has come to be regarded as “the friendly eisteddfod”. Pictured are Lauren Neilsen (left) and Addie Rose.

Richard Morgan (Director of Tourism, Community and Cultural Development, Forbes Shire Council). Richard doesn’t have school-age children any more but he’s still very much in the thick of it through having to organise Council’s program of school-holiday activities. That means making sure there are sufficient staff at the Community Centre and that the children and young adults have a line-up of diverse and compelling activities.

Included this time are sessions with a driving instructor, which the 17-year olds loved and found really useful.

If you have any photos from a special event, please send them to editor@forbesphoenix.com.au

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LITTLE Black Book Call Dale on

Baa-Moo-Oink Meats Suppliers of LOCALLY grown and made products People travel Miles to the home of the traditional Gluten free beef sausages and home cooked products Monday - Friday 7am - 5.30pm Saturday 7am - midday

Located cnr Farrand & Battye Streets

phone 6852 1355

LACHLAN GRADER HIRE • 0412 028 907

Forbes • 24hr on farm service • Rego checks 1 Junction Street • Wheel alignment Forbes NSW 2871 • Aldelco batteries P: 02 6851 6868 • Mechanical repairs

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Commercial • Industrial • Residential All work done promptly at reasonable rates FORBES and DISTRICT • Ask for Herbie Lic No 67642 P: 6852 2407 M: 0419 495 622 45 Church Street Forbes

call chris: 0427 541 896 ah 02 6853 3167

FORBES BAPTIST CHURCH

23 Atlee Street, Forbes

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

ABN 35 127 714 685

1 Angus Street Forbes NSW 2871

Graeme Smith Transport FORBES 0400 512 444

Hot Deals on Heating and Hot Water Coles Hardware and Glass

Cnr Flint & Bathurst St, Forbes Ph: 6852 1955

Classifieds Glass Rooms $11,995 (5m X3m) Cladding $7,995(85m2) Patio $4,500 erected Recreation Room $9,000 Enclose exist verandahs (conditions apply) BL83737C Free Quote 6341 3122 www.pictonbros.com.au FOR SALE Lounge 3 seater with 2 recliners $250, clothes dryer $200, Yamaha surround system with 5 speakers $400, 6 burner BBQ $50 phone 0437 811 002 To place a classified ad please contact sales@forbesphoenix.com.au

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0418 629 957 Plumbing Services Pty Ltd

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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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Forbes Sport MEN’S GOLF

Collie and Callaghan take Monthly Medals

IMAGE: Forbes Bushrangers do battle with Cambridge Saints in last Sunday’s Second Division clash

SOCCER

All three Forbes teams in top four of Lachlan Association All three Forbes sides sit within the top four teams of their respective divisions of the Lachlan Amateur Soccer Association.

In the First Division, Forbes Gunns and Forbes All Stars both had comfortable wins last weekend against Parkes Shire sides, the former beating Rawson Home Raptors 3-1 and the latter dominating the Tichborne Tigers 6-1.

After the round, Forbes Gunns sit equal on top of the table with Rawson Home Raptors on 45 points, though they’re significantly behind on goal difference.

Forbes All Stars are in fourth place on 34 points, just ahead of Tichborne Tigers on 31.

In First Division games this weekend, it’s Forbes Gunns’ turn to confront Tichborne Ti-

gers at 2pm on Sunday at Forbes Botanical Gardens, while for Forbes All Stars it’s same day and same time against third-placed Lightning FC at Harrison Park, Parkes.

In the competition’s Second Division, Forbes Bushrangers sit in second place on 34 points, behind Rovers on 43 points but comfortably ahead of Cambridge Saints on 27 points.

Last weekend, the Bushrangers lost narrowly 4-3 to Cambridge Saints, while this Sunday they play Parkes Rovers at noon in an away game at Harrison Park, Parkes.

All in all, the association features teams from Forbes, Parkes, Grenfell, Condobolin and West Wyalong.

RUGBY LEAGUE

It’s shaping as a golden season for the Magpies It’s starting to look like a wonderful season for the Forbes Magpies in the Group 11 rugby league competition, with the Reserve Grade and Under 18 sides both sitting on top of their ladders and the First Grade team coming third. The situation was reinforced last Sunday by dominant performances at home against Nyngan.

The First Grade side won 31-12, and sits on 18 points behind Dubbo CYMS and Parkes.

They have to keep winning, though, to stay

ahead of Wellington and Dubbo Westside.

The Reserves won 40-22, putting them on top of the ladder with 22 points, just ahead of Dubbo CYMS and Dubbo Westside on 20.

The Under 18s scored plenty of points to easily account for the Nyngan lads 42-14.

They sit at the head of the table on 23 points, ahead of Wellington, Parkes, Dubbo CYMS and Dubbo Macquarie in an extremely tight race. All three teams play the Cobar Roosters next Sunday at Larkin Oval, Cobar.

The sun did shine on the Forbes Golf Club, neatly highlighting the crisp frosts in the morning, the expansive cover of grass, and the scintillating performance of the golfers themselves. It was definitely a case of the “Double Cs” leading the way for the field.

The field for the 18-hole Monthly Medal held on Saturday comprised 49 players who were keen to get around the course briskly.

To keep warm many players elected to take the walking option, thus also supporting the sponsors Walkers AgnVet. Although it must be said that the play by some of the golfers was quite agricultural at the times.

The Winner of the A-Grade Monthly Medal was ‘Big Crane’ Betland with a 71 nett. He was well pleased to have beaten into second place his baby brother ‘King John’, who managed 73 nett, using his handicap to adjust his even-par-72 gross score. Steve’s two birdies on the 6th and 7th were the real clincher over John’s double-bogey on the 7th. But both played fine golf.

In B-Grade, Brian ‘Fred’ Collie, with a nett 69, felt comfortable all day and was well pleased, and quite modest, to win the Medal.

Runner-up was Alby Callaghan, who was able to throw off some ill effects utilising some miracle medicine, and return home with a nett 71. Fred was quite thankful that he did not par the first, which folklore has as a sure disaster. His round went well with 11 pars marked on the card.

The C-Grade Monthly Medal went to a Gentleman’s Gentleman ahead of an Elder Statesman. Geoff Drane was in rare form to finish with a nett 72, and finished just ahead — although always behind throughout the day — of Tom Edols on nett 73. Tom played early in some of the crisp conditions, but Geoff had to contend with the nippy cold in the afternoon shade.

The winner for the A-Division Daily Comp, was ‘Fred’ Collie with a nett 69, conscious always of the ‘Big Crane’ Betland who was in hot pursuit, but finished second with a 71 nett. Fred was so pleased with his round that in the clubhouse he was willing to describe his round hole-by-hole to those resting there.

Funny how the clubhouse emptied quickly!

In the B-Division, Alby Callaghan was triumphant with his nett 71. And to help in his celebrations, was another winner in the guise of Geoff Drane, one shot behind on a nett 72.

They played in the same group, but have not yet divulged who won the drinks.

By Short Putt

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Forbes Sport

Phoenix Competition

WIN a Double Family Pass to Taronga Western Plains Zoo! Family pass includes tickets for 2 adults and 2 children, valid for 12 months.

To enter simply fill out this form and drop it into our Forbes office at Mezzanine, our Canowindra office at 65 Gaskill Street or enter via our website www.forbesphoenix.com.au or Facebook page.

Entries close Monday 13th July, 2015 Name: Address: Email: Phone: IMAGE: Kerry Stirling (left) and Barbara Drabsch ... convincing 4BBB champions.

LADIES’ GOLF

Stirling and Drabsch add handicap honours to their 4BBB scratch title Winners of the Forbes Golf Club’s annual ladies’ 4BBB Handicap Championships, sponsored by Carolyn Duncan, have been decided after a play-off, with Kerry Stirling and Barbara Drabsch up against Janet Smith and Debbie Dingwall.

It was a very close match that wasn’t really decided until the last hole when Kerry holed a huge putt for a birdie, which gave her and Barbara a one-stroke win, 68 to 69 nett.”

“We were very even the whole way,” said Kerry.

“There was never more than a shot or two in it, and Janet and Debbie were ahead by a single shot at the turn.

“I guess we were lucky that both of them hit into the water on the 15th, but even so it did come down to the putts on the 18th. I hit a good one and luckily it fell in the cup.”

Kerry and Barbara had earlier won the club’s 4BBB Scratch Championships.

On Wednesday July 1, the ladies held the

fifth round of the GNSW Monthly Medal and putting competition, an 18-hole stroke event sponsored by Bernardis IGA. Division 1 winner was Fran Smith (74 nett), with runner-up Colleen Venables (76 nett).

Division 2 winner was Marie Reid (72 nett) on a countback from runner-up Fae Grogan (also 72 nett).

Nearest the pins were: 9th Enid Baker; 18th Bev Gerdes.

Monthly Medal winners: Division 1, F Smith; Division 2, M Reid; Division 3, T Armitage on countback.

On Saturday July 4, the competition was a 4BBB par event sponsored by J Hubbard and L Godden. The sisters combination of Bess Shields and E Coombs were the winners with +9.

Next best were Janet Smith and Margaret Bentick with +8.

Nearest the pins were: 9th J Fletcher; 18th E Hush.

RUGBY UNION

Narromine visit nets mixed bag for Platypi The Forbes Platypi travelled to Narromine last weekend and came home with a mixed bag of results in the Blowes Clothing Cup. The Firsts lost a very close tussle 27-24 and sit in seventh place on the competition ladder, too far adrift of Mudgee and Dubbo Kangaroos to make the finals.

The Seconds, however, sit in fifth spot following their 27-12 win over the Red-andWhites.

They’re just a point clear of Dubbo Kangaroos, and have a tough match next Saturday against ladder leaders Orange City.

The Platypi Colts were soundly beaten 65-0

by Narromine and languish near the bottom of the competition ladder with just 9 points from their 11 games.

Tomorrow, all three sides will host Orange at Grinsted Park, in Forbes’ South Circle Park.

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