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IMAGE: Forbes film maker Dane Millerd will produce a movie based on Australia’s worst female criminal. Photo: Joshua Matic.
Former Journalist Goes to Hollywood Forbes filmmaker Dane Millerd has realised his dream of making the big time in film, with his film about Australia’s worst female criminal to enter Hollywood. In 2001 Katherine Knight became the first female in Australian history to be locked up “never to be released”. Her crime involved stabbing her partner at the time, John Price, 37 times in a horrific murder. Ms Knight then beheaded her victim, skinned his body and cooked it. She had planned to serve him up to her own children with vegetables and gravy, before she became comatose from an overdose of pills she had taken. Police arrived on the scene before her
meal could be served. She is serving her sentence at Sydney’s Silverwater Women’s Correctional Facility, and had an appeal for parole turned down in court a number of years after her sentencing. Mr Millerd managed to obtain the rights to a book about Katherine Knight’s shocking crime last year, and wrote a script for the film. US-based film company ‘Shoreline Entertainment’ picked up the script, and it was fast to contact Mr Millerd to express interest in making his film. He will take the reigns of producer of the film while Shoreline Entertainment set most of its direction. Continued on page 2
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MAYORAL NOTES Just a quick reminder that this Sunday is Clean Up Australia Day and I encourage all residents to get involved. The Forbes clean-up is being held from 9am to 12pm with volunteers to register from 8.30am at Victoria Park. After the clean-up all volunteers will be treated to a free barbecue lunch at Apex Park. Unfortunately I won’t be there as we have a family function planned this weekend. Tonight there is a free event taking a wider look at mental health, drugs and alcohol from 6pm to 9pm at the Forbes Services Club. For those people that need assistance, this is a great opportunity as there will be drug and alcohol clinicians as well as local service providers in attendance. It will also be a fun night with a comedian providing entertainment. Junior basketball has started on Monday nights and it is great to see all of those kids out there enjoying basketball again. There are around 120 to 140 players involved in the sport and there is a very self-sufficient group of parents that are running the show. Our next hurdle is to get lighting for the courts. The Forbes Sportsperson of the Year Awards ceremony was held on Saturday night and it was a great night to honour our sporting achievers. Congratulations to Tom Drane on winning the Forbes Sportsperson of the Year. At only nine-years-old, Tom has a very bright future in front of him! The Adrian Motel has a new Indian restaurant with a new chef and staff. Council would like to welcome them to town and by all accounts I’ve been told the food is wonderful. We can never have too many nice places to eat! It is my understanding that there has been a Facebook page set-up about the new waste collection service. I personally haven’t seen it and just so you all know, I don’t do business through Facebook. My door is open to every member of this community. In regards to the new service, it is hard to decide whether there will be a problem before it starts on April 4. Once it is up and running, then if there is a problem, please come and see us and we will look at your issues on a case by case basis. We will certainly do our best to assist you. On a sad note, after 15 years of tireless representation for our area, John Cobb announced earlier this week that he is retiring. He will be missed by many but he’s as-
sured me that if Michael McCormack gets re-elected, we will be in very good hands. On behalf of all of the Forbes community, I wish John all the very best for his future endeavours and may he have good health and happiness. Have a great week, stay safe and God bless. Mayor, Cr. Phyllis Miller OAM
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Continued from page 1 The film will be titled “Speckled Hen”, which was the nickname of Knight, and Mr Millerd expects filming to start next year. “Katherine Knight is going to be at least a $3 million film,” he told The Forbes Phoenix. “I’d like to get bigger players involved [than other movies he has worked on], without sounding selfish, but I want to get people involved who have more runs on the board. They’ll attract a better vibe, bigger stars, and more funding to the project.” Mr Millerd’s background comes from newspaper journalism and music video filming, and he has already made a film, which he considers ‘B’ grade, called ‘Something in the Piliga’- a horror set in Australia. Despite his interest in horror-themed movies, and the grotesque nature of the Katherine Knight story, he said ‘Speckled Hen’ would be a drama, and not a horror. “It’s certainly a very controversial topic. I’ve had both sides of the divide expressing their opinions, but at the end of the day… there’s been films on 9/11, [Ivan] Milat, and you want to engage with the entertainment. This film will do its job tenfold,” he said. Mr Millerd will also work on another film, to be set in Forbes, called ‘Are You Scared Yet?’, which he has also got funding of $250,000 from US-based filmmakers Dark Water Productions. This will be filmed later this year. He will travel to the USA this year to plan the filming of ‘Speckled Hen’, while some proceeds from the final product will be donated to domestic violence charities. By Joshua Matic
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QUESTION of the week members welcome new members who can assist in any way with as little or as much time available. “It is very rewarding and enjoyable, working alongside very caring people who give their time to help somebody else in the community have a better quality of life,” said Forbes Councillor Chris Roylance.
IMAGE: Cherylin Cole, Pam Stevens and Debbie Roylance at the Lions Club daffodil day.
Forbes Red Cross fundraising Some people will be door knocking in the Forbes area. They will be selling tickets in a raffle, and have a fun day of indoor bowls on April 4 at the Forbes Youth Centre. Red Cross Calling is major international fundraising campaign that has been running for over 65 years. It supports the everyday work of Red Cross workers such as a daily phone call for people living on their own, or a phone call to farmers. The Forbes Red Cross Emergency Services have been training to help people in an emergency like floods, drought, bushfires, storms and earthquakes.
Forbes Widows Support Group meet The Forbes Widows Support Group (Motto - Life is Precious - Handle with Care) gathered for their February Luncheon on Tuesday February 23 at the Forbes Services Memorial Club. Our Quote for this month is from Lynne Kooij - “Wishing you yesterday’s promises, today’s dreams and tomorrow’s blessings.” We welcomed Jean Graham to our group and we hope that she will be happy living in Forbes.A hearty Happy Birthday was sung to Mary McKeon, Frances Hoply and Colleen Clifton who celebrated their special day during the month of February. During our Luncheon we discussed a possible bus trip out to the Tullamore Irish Music Festival on the 26th March. It should be a fun day for all. Our next Luncheon is on March 22nd - 12 noon at the Forbes Services Memorial Club. All welcome.
How did you spend February 29, which only happens every four years?
Nathan Murphy- I just spent it at work, and after work I played a basketball match.
Fiona Hayward- I spent February 29 opening my new store Eyewear Specs.
Did you know if you are on Centrelink or a low income you may be eligible for a no interest loan from the No Interest Loans Scheme? Become a Lions Club member today! The Forbes and District Lions Club is urging anyone who is interested in volunteering some time when available to assist in fund raising ventures for the many needy causes in our Community. Lions Club
IMAGE: The gathering at the Widows Support Group luncheon.
Jenny Cutler- I spent it working, giving blood, and mourning the end of summer.
Auction: 11.00am Friday 18th March 2016 Forbes Services Memorial Club Ray White Rural Forbes T (02) 6851 1911 | www.raywhiteruralforbes.com.au
Ian Simpson: 0417 468 565 ian.simpson@raywhite.com | Ned Hamilton: 0417 539 719 ned.hamilton@raywhite.com
"Three Peaks" Condobolin approx. 4,869ac
"Warra Warra" Condobolin approx. 6,221ac
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"Wirringulla" Mandagery
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Both blocks are approx.100ac each
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Shared Value Projects
IMAGE: Jackie Darcy and her daughter Heidi working hard on her creation. Photo: Supplied.
‘Community Connections’ in Bedgerabong Bedgerabong Public School teacher Helen Corke says the ‘Community Connection’ program at her school has made a difference to participating students. The program, which serves to improve skills of children such as gross motor, is one of Bedgerabong Public School’s community engagement and support strategies. The program operates every Thursday from 9.30 to 11.00am during school terms at the school. It is run by classroom teacher Mrs Corke along with Bedgerabong Public School Principal Mr Paul Faulkner. The program brings a wealth of training and experience in early childhood education, which allows it to offer a wide range of exciting and developmental experiences for the zero to five-year old age group of the Bedgerabong district. The sessions normally begin with gross motor activities, followed by themed activities based on individual children’s needs. Finally, group activities are then run to
foster listening, turn taking and social skills. Close consultation with the mums and dads that participate has lead to the ability to arrange for visiting services including dental checks, visits from the community health speech therapist, and visits from the occupational therapist. The child health family nurse also attends to provide early childhood checks and parental support. Mrs Corke said the program was the only one of it’s kind in Bedgerabong, and offered a great service for children and their parents. “The outreach program is a vital connection with the wider community and gives small rural families the opportunity to access services for their children without travelling large distances,” she said. “The support and attendance rates continue to grow each week. This program is providing the connections that families need to the wider community. We always look forward to Thursday mornings and the special visitors to our school.”
Evolution Mining is calling on the community to put forward ideas for Shared Value Projects that will deliver long-term community benefits. An outline of the initiative was presented to Forbes Shire Council and the Forbes Business Chamber to start a conversation about potential projects. Shared Value Projects are community led initiatives that will continue to benefit the community beyond the life of the mine. Whilst Evolution may provide funds, skills or equipment to help establish a project, it’s important that any initiative is self-sustaining and not reliant on the mine for ongoing support. A successful project could take between 1 and 5 years to implement, and must deliver a broad community benefit, rather than only benefiting a small interest group. A single pool of funds is available across Evolution’s seven operations (approximately $1M/fiscal year but may vary). Money will be granted to projects that deliver the best outcomes for the community and must be based on the community’s needs, not “wants/wish list”. The initiative will operate in addition to sponsorships and donations (Cowal Partnering Program). The program has already delivered successful outcomes at Evolution’s Mt Carlton operation through their partnership with Gudjuda Aboriginal Reference Group in Home Hill, QLD. The Shared Value Project to establish a market garden and native plant nursery has created new Indigenous jobs, enabled Gudjuda to deliver new training programs, and generates much needed revenue to grow their training arm. The native plant nursery will also give Evolution access to a local supplier for its regeneration projects. For more information about Shared Value Projects contact the Cowal Community Relations Department on (02) 6975 3454.
Working with our communities to achieve their future aspirations Community enquiries, feedback or complaints Email: community.cowal@evolutionmining.com.au P: 02 6975 3454
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Forbes Businesses Undergo Refurbishments Iluvlocal App Launches Businesses in Forbes Town Centre have been undergoing improvement works, with at least three shops improving their facilities for customers. Gunn’s Menswear on Rankin Street is undergoing major renovations, and Eyewear Specs down the road opened for business just this week after renovating their shop. Cint on Rankin Street re-opened on Tuesday after closing while their renovations took place, while the work at Gunn’s have recently started. Owner of Gunn’s Menswear, Greg Gunn, said renovations at his store would take at least six weeks. “We’re revamping the floors, and the walls are going to go back to their original brick work appearance,” he said. Mr Gunn also plans to rearrange the items in his store by bringing surf wear from the back to the front right hand side, while work wear and hats will be shifted to the back. All school wear and embroidery will be moved upstairs, while all mens wear will be located at the front left of the shop, which is the first section currently under renovations. Mr Gunn said he looked forward to seeing the end of the renovations. “It will be a minimum of six weeks, but there’s every chance it could still be longer,
but it will all be worth it at the end of the day,” he said. Eyewear Specs owner Fiona Hayward officially opened her new store on Rankin Street after spending the past few weeks preparing the store. She said it was great knowing that her store was just one of a handful in Forbes making improvements. “I know Gunn’s and Cint next door are also undergoing renovations, and it’s great to see local businesses making improvements for their local customers,” she said. “I’m very excited to have opened, but the support of other businesses has been great too.”
IMAGE: The renovation works take place at Gunn’s Menswear on Rankin Street.
On Tuesday the Forbes Phoenix gave a presentation on a brand new app due to launch across the Central West. Cheryl Newsom, publisher of the Phoenix, delivered the interactive presentation at the Services Club to 20 attendees including Forbes business owners, council members and the Mayor of Forbes. During the talk, Cheryl spoke of understanding change and the opportunity it presents. “With this app you can instantly share deals, competitions or coupons to your client base, or as a consumer you can know what your favourite restaurant or shop has on special that day,” she said. After the presentation those present were invited to trial the app for a month to get used to it and were offered one-on-one training at a later date from iluvlocal representatives, Roselea Buttigieg and Casey Evans. By Rhi Quinn
IMAGE: Phoenix Group of Newspapers publisher Cheryl Newson, standing, with sales managers Roselea Buttigieg and Casey Evans.
FORBES SHIRE COUNCIL “Serving the Community” Public Notices
NEXT COUNCIL MEETING TO BE HELD 1PM 17TH MARCH PUBLIC WELCOME NOTIFICATION OF ROADWORKS NEWELL HIGHWAY - 31KM SOUTH OF FORBES Council will be undertaking roadworks 31kms south of Forbes on the Newell Highway commencing Monday 22 February 2016 for an extended period. The site will be a 40 km/hr worksite during work hours with traffic control in place for the duration of the work. Vehicles travelling through the works can expect minor delays. Enquiries may be directed to Engineering and Technical Services Department 6850 2874.
FORBES RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY GARDEN WORKING BEE The Forbes Riverside Community Garden is having their second working bee of the year this Saturday 5 March. It will be from 8:30am until midday down at Community Garden HQ on Reymond St opposite the Apex Caravan Park and will include a small morning tea. For more information, please contact Forbes Shire Council’s Environmental Services and Planning Department on 02 6850 2344.
CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA DAY Clean up Australia day 2016 is fast approaching on Sunday March 6. So mobilize your friends and family to come down, pull on some gloves and help to keep Forbes beautiful! Registration for the Forbes Shire Council clean-up will begin at Victoria Park from 8:30am, with the official clean up from 9:00am – 12:00pm at various points around the shire. A free lunchtime barbecue will be held afterwards at Apex Park to thank you for your hard work. For more information about the day contact Leon Ross of Forbes Shire Council’s Department of Environmental Services and Planning on 02 6850 2344.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - FORBES RAILWAY ARTS & CRAFTS VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE Forbes’ Historic Railway Station operates as an Information Centre daily from 9am-5pm (including weekends) providing information on Forbes and our surrounding areas, to both visitors and our local residents. The centre is primarily run by a group of wonderful volunteers, however we have room for more! If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, we would love to hear from you. For more information, please contact Jade McGovern or Elva Fuge at the centre on 02 6852 4155.
REGIONAL FIREFIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIPS 12 – 13 March 2016 In conjunction with Forbes Fire and Rescue hosting the Regional Firefighter Championships on 12 and 13 March 2016 at Stephan Field traffic movements in Renfree Street (from Grenfell Street to Farnell Street) may be interrupted at various times throughout the 2 days whilst tankers and equipment are being maneuvered to and from the competition staging areas. Council apologises for any inconvenience this may cause and thanks residents of the area for their patience during the staging of the championships.
REQUEST FOR TENDER NOTICE 2016/3 Provision of Gravel for Road Pavements Tenders are invited for the provision of Gravel for Road Pavements. Tenders, addressed to the General Manager, are to be lodged either by hand or post by 4.00pm Friday 18 March 2016. For further information contact Council’s Manager Engineering Services, Danial Speer, on 02 6850 2874 or refer to Council’s website www.forbes.nsw.gov.au for the tender documentation. Canvassing of any of Council’s staff or councillors will disqualify tenderers from the tender process. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted.
Disclosure Statement of Political Donations and Gifts: The Local Government and Planning Legislation Amendment (Political Donations) Act 2008 states that a person who makes a planning application (i.e DA) or submission to Council is required to disclose reportable political donations and gifts made by any person with a financial interest in the application to a Councillor(s) or Council employee(s) within the past two years. Privacy Notification: Submissions made by Council are considered public access documents under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009.Personal information such as your opinion, name and address may be made publicly available including via Council’s website.
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All submissions to Council should be sent to: General Manager, Forbes Shire Council, PO Box 333 Forbes NSW 2871 After Hours Emergency Number: 1300 978 633
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Parkes Decor Shoppe has been a cornerstone of design in Parkes that has spanned four decades after it was established at the southern end of Clarinda Street in 1975. Originally a wallpaper and lighting centre, the business moved with the times, beginning to sell curtains, blinds and awnings after wallpaper began to go out of fashion. Nowadays, window furnishings consist of a major part of the shops operations. Parkes Décor Shoppe is the brainchild of Barry and Margaret Robinson and although Barry sadly passed away ten years ago the business is still going strong with Margaret at the helm of an excellent team of four casual staff. Ever aware of opportunities to improve, Marg joined the Lighting Network, a buying group with 50 stores down the east coast of Australia. “This has enabled us to offer our customers a bigger range of home lighting at very competitive prices,” says Margaret. Even after four decades of retail, Margaret is still enthusiastic when it comes to her shop. You can find her most weekends offering a home consultancy business where she gives practical advice on all aspects of lighting and home decorating. For 20 years she has regularly covered areas like Peak Hill, Cudal, Orange, Grenfell, Young, Eugowra, Forbes, Condobolin and smaller outlying areas. “We pride ourselves on our solid customer service and attention to detail,” says Margaret. “It’s what we are best at, we follow up on everything and I have great staff.” “The service we offer is great as we’ve been here for 40 years, and over many years we’ve completed a large number of commercial and domestic jobs.” Big changes are coming in July, as the business rebrands itself. It has already been repainted, and has a new website. The inside of the store will be re-fitted as well. Parkes Décor is a member of Lighting Network, and supplies lots of local electricians. They have a deal with ceiling fans at present, with local electricians offering a good warranty for these. For more information head over and have a chat with Margaret and her team at 202-204 Clarinda Street Parkes.
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Cobb Announces Retirement from Parliament Member for Calare John Cobb has paid tribute to Forbes and Parkes after announcing his retirement from politics last Saturday at the Calare electorate reconstitution meeting in Lithgow. Mr Cobb, aged 66, was first elected into the federal parliament in 2001, and during this time, there have been three boundary changes to his electorate. The shires of Forbes and Parkes have been the only two shires to remain in his electorate in his entire time as member for Calare. Ironically, this changed on February 25 when the new federal electorate boundaries of NSW were updated, with Forbes and Parkes now being a part of the Riverina electorate. However, representation will not change until members are elected at the next federal election, which is tipped to be at the end of this year. Mr Cobb will continue to represent Forbes and Parkes until he officially retires three weeks before the election, which is yet to be announced. He said he would be sad to leave the representation of Forbes and Parkes, as they have been with him throughout his career. “Forbes and Parkes started as being my eastern boundary. They’re currently my western boundary,” he said with a laugh. “Forbes and Parkes have been absolutely phenomenal. I look at them as my security blanket in politics, the place that I know I will hear what I need to hear, without fear or favour.” In his 15 years overseeing Calare, Mr Cobb said a highlight was the Coalition’s dealing with the 10-year drought throughout the start of the 2000s. “In 2007 I got John Howard [then Prime Minister] and John Anderson [then Deputy Prime Minister and Nationals party leader] to a station just west of Forbes,” he said.
IMAGE: Member for Calare John Cobb announced his retirement last Saturday at an electorate meeting in Lithgow. He has served in his position for 15 years. Photo: Supplied.
“There was a big gathering there and Mr Howard was in high demand, and I remember saying to him ‘there’s a couple here who want to talk to you, John, about family and the mental side of drought.’” “’They lost a son and they lost a neighbour’, and he said ‘absolutely’, and I took him away and introduced them to him, and I can still see him walking under a tree with them, with his arm around both of them, and he gave them 15 minutes.”
“That’s a long time for a Prime Minister, and after that he introduced a mental health package for drought affected farmers.” Mr Cobb was also happy with aged care infrastructure he has been able to bring, and hopes to see a new dam in Central West NSW built before he retires. Calare pre-selection was opened at the Lithgow meeting with nominations to close on 19 March and voting to take place on 30 April, in Bathurst.
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OUR Bloke Dane Millerd How long have you lived in or around Forbes? I’ve lived in Forbes now for three years, and I’m enjoying it more and more each and every day. What do you do for work? I work as a multimedia specialist. I write scripts, and work ads, logos and websites. I also do graphic design and PR. I also help with Start Fast Productions. What do you enjoy about living in Forbes? I love the freedom about living in Forbes.
FRIDAY 5TH MARCH 10:45am How To Be Single 1:00pm Spotlight 3:20pm Dirty Grandpa 5:15pm The Hateful Eight 8:10pm How To Be Single
What would your dream holiday be? I would love to go to a ‘Carnivale’ in Brazil. Holidays there are cheap, the people are passionate, and it would be a great, fun, carefree party atmosphere.
SATURDAY 5TH MARCH 10:45am The Good Dinosaur 12:50pm The Dressmaker 3:00pm How To Be Single 5:00pm Spotlight 7:20pm How To Be Single 9:20pm Dirty Grandpa SUNDAY 6TH MARCH 10:45am Goosebumps 12:50pm How To Be Single 2:50pm The Hateful Eight 5:45pm How To Be Single 7:45pm Spotlight MONDAY 7TH MARCH 10:45am How To Be Single Mums & Bubs Session 12:50pm Spotlight 3:10pm The Dressmaker 5:20pm How To Be Single 7:30pm The Big Short TUESDAY 8TH MARCH 10:45am Goosebumps 12:50pm The Hateful Eight 3:45pm Spotlight 6:05pm Dirty Grandpa 8:00pm How To Be Single WEDNESDAY 9TH MARCH 10:45am Spotlight 1:05pm How To Be Single 3:05pm The Big Short 5:30pm How To Be Single 7:35pm Goosebumps SESSIONS & TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
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WHAT’S Hot The Campervan and Motorhome Club of Australia will be rolling in to Forbes on March 14 as part of their Forbes Rally. The club is in excess of 100,000 members Australia wide, and the rally will feature members of it’s Solo Network, where singles bring along their camper vans and motor homes. There will be an open day on March 19, and the open day will also include market facilities. The week-long rally, which ends on March 21, is only open to members of the solo division of the CMCA, however for anyone wishing to participate, the CMCA always welcomes new members to join.
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Mark Isaacs and Melissa Doecke perform at the Mitcon Concert this week. Photos: Forbes Shire Council.
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Dragon boat racing in Forbes last weekend. Photos: Anita Morrison.
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Stardust Circus: Parkes Showground. Wed-Fri 7pm Sat- 4pm & 7pm Sun11am. Cost: Elevated Chairs- $25 Child & $35 Adult, 2nd Row Ringside- $30 Child & $40 Adult, 1st Row Ringside- $35 Child & $45 Adult. Book now on 0418 CIRCUS or 0428 CIRCUS. Forbes Riverside Community Garden Working Bee - Community Garden HQ, Reymond Street (opposite Apex Caravan Park) from 8.30am-12pm. The Forbes Riverside Community Garden is having their second working bee of the year. It will include a morning tea. For more information contact Council’s Resource Officer, Leon Ross, on 6850 2344. Clean Up Australia Day: Victoria Park, various locations from 8.30am for registration. Organise your family and friends to come down, pull on some gloves and help to keep Forbes beautiful! The official clean up between 9am and 12pm at various locations in the shire. A free lunchtime BBQ will be held afterwards at Apex Park. For more information, visit www.cleanupaustraliaday.org.au/ or phone Leon Ross at Forbes Shire Council on 6850 2344. To register online before the day, visit www.cleanupaustraliaday.org.au/ Lake+Forbes Car Show & Swap Meet: Forbes Showground, gates open to public at 7am, entry by gold coin at the gate. All U Need Car Restorations car unveil. Breakfast and Lunch on the day supplied by Forbes Men’s Shed. Enquiries Mark 6852 1425 or 0428 248 725. Swap meet site setup from Saturday 5 March, or from 6am on the day. $10 car show entry, $15 swap meet site, $25 site + camping . Forbes Neighbourhood Watch Monthly Meeting: Forbes Memorial Services Club, 7.30pm. Contact Bruce 0429 151 280. Carter Edwards Show “On The Road Again” Tour: Forbes Services Memorial Club, 12.30pm for a 1pm start. Tickets $15 each. Radio and Entertainment personality Carter Edwards is back “on the road again” and is bringing his show to you. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact the club on 6852 1488. International Women’s Day Luncheon: Forbes Services Memorial Club,12pm, $45 per person. $5 from each ticket sold goes to One Girl Charity. Come along for a two Course Luncheon, with guest speaker, Ambassador for One Girl, Tara Scott, raffles and lucky door prizes. One Girl is committed to educating one million girls across Africa by 2020. For more information and to book, contact The Forbes Phoenix on 6344 1846 or 0400 279 984 (Casey) Bookings are essential. Temora Rural Museum 43rd Annual Live Exhibition: 29 Goldfields Way, Temora, 9.30-5pm. Cost: School Children $3 Adults $12. For Further information call 6977 1291 NSW Fire & Rescue Regional Championships: Stephan Field, Sat - 8am4pm; Sun - 8am-12pm. Around 25 teams will travel to Forbes from around the state to compete in 12 events that are based on the skills that Enquiries: Andrew Rousell 0419 277 334. Forbes Country Music Muster: Forbes Memorial Services Club, 1pm. Cost: $5 Adults, Children free. Performances by Joe & Pam Reeves. Lucky door prizes and raffles on the day. Foster Families Support Group: Where: Forbes Youth & Community Centre, 5pm – 8pm. Sausage sizzle. For all foster and kinship carers in the local area. Children welcome. Contact: 0428 738 172. Flowers and Metal - An exhibition of the works of Kathleen McCue: Forbes Town Hall, 10am-4pm daily. Free entry. 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.
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Lawnmower Racing at Forbes Show
IMAGE: The Red Cross Mobile Blood Service was at Victoria Park in Forbes this week. Photo: Joshua Matic.
Red Cross Comes to Forbes Looking for New Donors The Red Cross Blood Service Mobile Unit was in Forbes during the week as part of a campaign to attract more donors. The Blood Service launched their yearlong campaign at Forbes’ Victoria Park, in an effort to try to attract an additional 115,000 new blood donors during 2016. The service says it needs to bolster its donor ranks to help combat seasonal donor shortages around long-weekends and cold and flu outbreaks throughout the year. It also states an estimated nine million Australians are eligible to give blood but only 500,000 actively do so, which is why it is reaching out to those who have never donated before. The Service’s Mobile Unit was in Forbes between 9:40am and 2:50pm each day between Monday and Thursday this week, with residents lining up to donate their blood. Blood Service spokesperson Erin Lagoudakis said it hoped the other 8.5 million Australians they estimate could give their blood would jump on board and help out. “Blood donation has been a proud Australian tradition for 87 years and was born
out of a need for lifesaving transfusions,” Ms Lagoudakis said. “The delivery of blood was time critical, and despite many advances that is still the case today, with some critical components unable to be stored longer than one week. “Because there are times when donor numbers are traditionally low, such as long-weekends and cold and flu outbreaks, we need additional donors to come on board between now and the end of the year to continue helping the one in three Australians who will need donated blood in their lifetime.” Ms Lagoudakis said common tragedies such as cancer diagnoses, road trauma and blood loss during childbirth were among the regular uses of blood. “To ensure blood is there when you or a love one needs it, we need more people to sign-up as blood donors. “If more people give blood, then it’s more likely to be there when you or a loved one needs it later.” To make blood donations in 2016, call 13 14 95 or visit donateblood.com.au.
The Forbes PA and H Association will introduce lawnmower racing to this year’s Forbes Show for the first time. The decision to introduce the novelty event was made at the Association’s recent AGM and Awards ceremony at the Vandenberg Hotel. Association publicity officer Lucy Pearce said the new event should add a great atmosphere to this year’s show. “It should be plenty of fun for the crowd, and be something new for Forbes locals to watch, and potentially take part in,” she said. The event will be titled ‘Show Mow Lawnmower Racing’, and is hoped to be one of the main attractions at this year’s show, which will run on September 9 and 10. The meeting also saw the Association elect their committee and present their annual awards. ‘M & A Dent’ took out the CB Mahlo Shield for Championship Wheat, while ‘Bogabigal Pastoral Co’ won the I Sweeney Shield for the Canola Crop Competition. ‘T & C Morrison Partnership’ won the Greenwood Shield for the Barley Crop Competition, and ‘PM & NG Cronin’ won the Glamis Shield for 1st Cross Ewes. All other popular activities that have run in the past will also be on show at this year’s Forbes Show, with agriculture, rides, performances and pavilion displays all adding to what is tipped to be a great show this year.
IMAGE: Jenny Schall from ‘Bogabigal Pastoral Co’ receives the I Sweeney Shield from Forbes Mayor Phyllis Miller.
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FORBES SPORT Baas, Styles, Reid & Hutchings Take Out The Pup Cup 2016
IMAGE: Forbes Sports Person of the Year Tom Drane, right, with runner-up Tom Cusack. Photo: Anita Morrison.
Drane Claims 2015 SOTY Award Tom Drane is a promising Young Motorbike Rider, who at the age of only 9 years of age won the 2015 Forbes Sportsperson of the Award on Saturday night. Although there have been many juniors, including his own father Matt in 2000 & 2001, Tom is the youngest to have won this award. Tom’s natural talent for the sport, enabling him to win State and National Titles in 2015, obviously impressed the independent judging panel who selected him from a huge pool of worthy nominees. Juniors dominated the awards on Saturday night with Aurella White – Umpire/ Referee/Official of the Year, Ellie Flick – All Rounder, Brooke Kelly – Phillip Adams Encouragement and Darcy Leadbitter – Runner-Up. Junior Sportsperson of the Year was won by Fyn Harrison with Darcie Morrison taking out the Senior category. Harness Racing Duo Jason Gaffney & Murray Sullivan Jnr also featured in the presentation with Jason Coach/Trainer of the Year and Murray receiving the Presidents Award. Kristen’s Dance Studio Open Dance Troupe took out the Team honours
and the Forbes Magpies Rugby League Committee claimed the Administration Award. A humbled and shocked Sue Uphill was a popular winner of the Terry Wade Memorial Award for her many years of volunteer service in a variety of organisations within the community. Australian Rugby 7’s player, Tom Cusack was very impressed with the achievements of all of the nominees but in particular the winners. Tom enlightened the crowd, in excess of 120, of the pathways he followed to get to the position he is in today and of his plans for the future. The Forbes Sportsperson of the Year Association will be holding their Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 22nd March at the Forbes Sport & Recreation Club commencing at 6.30pm and invite interested people to come along and join the committee so that they can continue to recognise and reward the our local sporting heroes. Nomination for the 2016 Awards are now open and you are encouraged to submit nominations at any time throughout the year. By Anita Morrison
Forbes Defeats Parkes In Junior Cricket Grand Final The Forbes U/14’s Cricket Team, who were undefeated for the competition, maintained their record with a win over Parkes in the Lachlan Cricket Council Grand Final on Sunday. Forbes went into bat first and scored 10 for 96. Although this seems like a relatively low score, Forbes’ bowlers have been their strength for the entire season. The versatility of the Forbes bowling line up kept the Parkes batsman on their toes and runs were not easy to come by. Forbes had Parkes all out for 68 with four overs remaining. Stuart Gordan & Luke McDean were the top scorers with 21 runs each and continued their form on the wicket with Luke 4/7 off 8 overs and Stuart 3/9 off 6. Darcy Leadbitter also bowled well
with 1/9 of 8 overs closely followed by Connor Greenhalgh with 0/16 from 8 overs and Toby Hurford 0/3 from 6 overs. Congratulations to both teams for an entertaining game and displaying great sportsmanship. By Anita Morrison
Sam Baas, Matt Styles, Jarrod Reid and Luke Hutchings were on the money on Sunday when they swam 0.52 seconds outside their nominated times for the 4 x 50m Relay to secure the 2016 Pup Cup. In its 23rd year, the Pup Cup is the last major event on the calendar for Forbes Diggers Swimming Club, and still attracts its regular crowd on participants and supporters. Swimmers aged from as young as 5 years to as experienced as 80 years took to the water to swim closest to their nominated times for the 30m & 50 m Handicapped events and then nominated team of four for the Pup Cup Relay. Fourteen teams contested the Pup Cup and the winners were extremely pleased with their results. Newcomer, Lauren Neilsen won the 30m Junior Handicap with Liam Borger securing the 50m. Senior swimmers Matt Styles and Peter Thompson claimed the 30m & 50m handicap respectively. Australian Rugby 7’s player, Tom Cusack who was guest speaker for the Forbes Sportsperson of the Year Awards, joined in the friendly competition and was on hand to present the 30 & 50m winners with their prizes. By Anita Morrison
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