Forbes Phoenix Issue 44

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IMAGE: Red Bend Catholic College students at the Mekong Delta, a range of rivers in south Vietnam, during their recent trip to Vietnam. Photo: Supplied.

International Insights For Red Bend Students

Red Bend Catholic College International Excursion Coordinator Gillian McMillan says the students that recently travelled to South East Asia are now more informed citizens.

A group of 20 students, made up of 10 students from each of year 11 and 12, travelled to Cambodia and Vietnam last month, as part of the Modern History Tour that Red Bend Catholic College takes students on once every two years.

The idea of the tour is to give students the experience of travelling overseas and learning about different cultures, but more specifically, to get a grasp on crucial parts of Asian history.

The tour forms a part of the students’ curriculum, but Mrs McMillian said the tour is really a life-changing experience for the students that take part.

“It was a really eye-opening experience for the students. I think they learned a great appreciation of the lifestyle we have here in Australia,” she said.

“It gave them a true insight into how Vietnam was invaded during the Vietnam War, and the instability of their politics, and how in Australia we are lucky not to have any of that.”

The tour of Cambodia and Vietnam took students to Saigon, Phnom Penh, Hoi An, and Hanoi.

Highlights of the trip included the Killing Fields of Cambodia’s Pol Pot era (197579), where around 2.5 million people were killed under the Khmer Rouge, as well as Vietnam War tunnels, rice farming, and seeing Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum.

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MAYORAL NOTES Our new Director of Corporate Services Alison Coe started on Monday and we are very pleased to welcome her to Forbes. Alison is highly experienced and has worked in all three tiers of Government as well as the private sector.

At the end of last week, work started to improve the surface of the showground arena for all users. Deputy Mayor, Councillor Graeme Miller is the chair of the sunset committee of the Forbes PA&H Association and along with Councillor Brian Mattiske and Graham Falconer has done a great job in pushing this project. Thank you to all involved especially Landmark, Tom Norris and AgriWest.

Our Centroc meeting in Sydney with a number of Ministers was really productive last week with many and varied issues discussed. It was really refreshing to see the enthusiasm they have for rural and regional areas particularly Ministers Andrew Constance, Rob Stokes, Niall Blair, Katrina Hodgkinson and MLC Sarah Mitchell.

Just a reminder that for the next 20 weeks free Tai Chi classes will be held with Cheryl Shirvington and Sandra Nicholson every Tuesday at the Uniting Church Hall from 10am to 11am. All ages and levels of fitness are welcome to attend.

I was hoping to be able to share the news with you about the appointment of our new General Manager, but at the time of writing the recruitment process is still being finalised.

Have a great week, stay safe and God bless.

Mayor, Cr Phyllis Miller OAM

Lions Recycle for Sight Australia is part of the Lions Clubs International Worldwide Eyeglass Recycling Program, headquartered in Queensland and operating throughout Australia and overseas.

Recycle 4 Sight Australia has collected thousands of pairs of used spectacles, sunglasses, new frames and other equipment. The program distributes regraded spectacles to many parts of the world to Lions Clubs, Rotary Clubs and other humanitarian organisations for distribution to poor people in need at no expense or obligation on the recipient.

Over the 15 years that the Australian program has existed, the program has delivered 2.5 million pairs to countries in Africa, Europe, Middle East, Indian Sub continent,

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THUMBS UP To the local Lions Club branch for all of the great community work they do.

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Forbes Public School Develops Skilled Future Leaders

Forbes Public School students learn in a stimulating and challenging environment with a 21st century approach to schooling. Students are supported as individuals, ensuring all children reach their full potential as we develop creative, confident and informed future leaders of the community.

Strong academic, sporting, cultural and creative arts programs, highly dedicated expert staff and wonderful families offer you and your child/children a school community that has the students at the heart.

The school maintains a tradition of excellence and continues to provide oppor-

tunities for students to give them a great foundation in life. One of these recent experiences for students included participation in the GRIP leadership workshop in Dubbo. This was a dynamic day where our Student Representative Council (SRC) members actively participated, learning to bring out their best leadership skills in different settings. Over 300 students from across the area attended the day. Students were inspired and equipped after the day to continue in their roles back at school with new skills they could apply in various situations.

East Asia, and the Far East, including China, the countries of the Pacific Rim and Southern Asia and Oceania.

The Recycle For Sight program is operating in Forbes for the Month of May. The Forbes Lions Club is collecting used eyeglasses and sunglasses from the local community so they can be cleaned and sorted before being used for distribution in Lions Eye Clinics around the world.

Glasses can be left in the collection boxes located at Phillip Wells Optometrist and Eyewear Specs.

Lions, Lioness and Leo Clubs of Australia have collected and forwarded 250,000 pair of glasses, sunglasses and other equipments that are the life blood of the program.

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QUESTION of the week Rotary Ipomoea market: The next Forbes Rotary Ipomoea Market will be held on Saturday 28th May at Sir Francis Forbes Park, Camp Street, Forbes, between 8am 12.30. All are welcome to attend. Come on down and support the Rotary Club, which has served the community for many years.

IMAGE: The Lions Club car boot sale will be on May 21!

Lions Club car boot sale: The next Forbes and District Lions Club Car Boot Sale will be held on Saturday May 21st. It will be held at the beautiful Lions Park beside Lake Forbes from 8am until 1pm.

Members of the community are welcome to set up stalls to sell their wares. We cater for stalls of second hand goods as well as craft and produce stalls. Sites may be booked by phoning Peter on 0468 819 659 or Robyn on 68512209. The cost is $10.

There is no charge to wander through the market. As usual the Lions will be cooking up a storm on their BBQ with sausage sandwiches, bacon & egg sandwiches and the famous Lions Sandwich for sale.

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McCormack welcomes review into backpacker tax: The Nationals’ Federal Member for Riverina, Michael McCormack, has today welcomed the Government’s announcement that a review will be conducted into the backpacker tax. The review will examine the application of the nonpermanent resident tax rate to backpackers, which was due to commence on 1 July 2016. Changes to the tax arrangements for working holiday makers will be deferred by six months pending the outcome of the review.

Local skin clinic strengthens: Patients will no longer have to travel to larger regional centres to access specialists who are trained in the management of complex skin procedures. Dr Stephen Hayes is now travelling to Forbes from Orange to see patients once a month, providing specialist skin services to complement the Forbes Medical Centre’s skin check clinics.

With the colder weather finally upon us what is your Favourite Winter Meal?

Janet Brown - I love having lamb shanks in a hot pot in winter. They are simply the best!

Clarissa Peasley – I would have to say homemade Shephards Pie which I make myself.

FORBES SHIRE COUNCIL “Serving the Community” Public Notices

NEXT COUNCIL MEETING TO BE HELD 1PM THURSDAY 16TH JUNE PUBLIC WELCOME TENDER NOTICE 2016/5 MANAGEMENT OF APEX RIVERSIDE TOURIST PARK MANAGEMENT Tenders are invited from persons with appropriate experience for the Contract Management of Apex Riverside Tourist Park. The contract will be for 3 years with an option to extend for a further 1 year. Tenders, addressed to the General Manager, are to be lodged by 4.00pm Tuesday 7 June 2016. For further information contact Council’s Director of Tourism, Community & Cultural Development, Richard Morgan, on 02 6850 2358 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. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

COUNCIL IS SEEKING EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR THE FOLLOWING VEHICLE 2013 Toyota Hilux SR 4 x 4 Dual Cab Utility Plant No. 1439, Rego – CHV14F, 51,000 Km, White, Turbo, Diesel 5 Speed Manual, Tub Back, Tow bar, April 14th 2017 Registration. Expressions of interest close 5:00pm Friday 3rd June. Inspections are available at Forbes Shire Council’s Depot in Bandon St by appointment only. 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 68502887 or email samcu@forbes.nsw.gov.au

NOTICE OF PROPOSED LEASE OF PORTION OF UNFORMED ROAD

WASTE TO ART 2016

In accordance with Section 154 of the Roads Act 1993 Council gives notice of its intention to grant a new lease to the owner of Lot 1524 DP750158, Forbes for the adjoining unformed, road off Salisbury Road. Submissions addressed to the General Manager concerning the proposed new lease will be received until 5pm Tuesday 31 May 2016.

For further information contact Council’s Senior Administration Officer on 6850 2305.

Waste to Art 2016 is fast approaching. The exhibition will be on Friday 27 May from 12:00pm – 3:00pm, and on Saturday and Sunday 28 and 29 May from 10:00am – 2:00pm, in the Forbes Town Hall. The opening and awards night will be on Thursday 26 May from 5:30pm onwards. Everyone is invited to submit works, with the competition not just open to professional artists. With up to $100 prize money up for grabs in each category, there’s an opportunity for everyone. Entries to the exhibition are to be submitted to the Forbes Town Hall on Monday 23 May no later than 4:00pm, and must include an appropriate entry form and personal details. Entry forms and associated material can be obtained from the Forbes Council desk at 2 Court St. The theme of the competition this year is waste tyres, although that still allows works from all other waste types to be submitted. Winners of the Forbes competition will go on to compete in the regional competition, which is this year at Condobolin. For more information, please contact Council on 6850 2344 or hop onto Forbes Shire Council’s website at forbes.nsw.gov.au.

NOTICE OF PROPOSED LEASE OF PORTION OF UNFORMED ROAD In accordance with Section 154 of the Roads Act 1993 Council gives notice of its intention to grant a new lease to the owner of Lot 1359 DP750158, Forbes for the adjoining portion of unformed road, known as Berkshire Lane. Submissions addressed to the General Manager concerning the proposed new lease will be received until 5pm Tuesday 28 June 2016. For further information contact Council’s Senior Administration Officer, Kylie Grayson, on 6850 2305.

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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Forbes Residents Encouraged To Exercise Through Free Tai Chi Free Tai Chi classes will be available in Forbes for at least the next 19 weeks, with Forbes Shire Council teaming up with two local Tai Chi instructors to hold weekly classes for all residents.

Cheryl Shirvington and Sandra Nicholson both have experience in teaching 10 different forms of Tai Chi, and have been sponsored by the Council to run a 20-week program of weekly classes, which started last Tuesday.

Classes are being held at the Uniting Church on Brown Street on Tuesday mornings between 10am and 11am, with morning tea also provided.

The program is aimed at encouraging locals, of all abilities, to increase their health and fitness, and instructor Cheryl Shirvington said that Tai Chi provided for people of all ages.

“Because Tai Chi is a slow and relaxing form of exercise, people think that it is only for senior citizens, but this is completely wrong,” she said.

“Tai Chi offers challenges for both young and old, and is definitely a great way for youth to exercise as well.”

Mrs Shirvington and fellow instructor Sandra Nicholson are teaching the form of Tai Chi known as ‘Yang 24 Forms’, which

Mrs Shirvington described as being “what you would normally see in the park or on TV”.

She said each class would offer something new, but that they were also tailored for people of all abilities.

“We teach in a very inclusive way to include all abilities. If there is something that someone cannot do, we’ll always give them alternatives,” she said.

Residents can contact Mrs Shirvington on 0400 984 114 or Mrs Nicholson on 0437 522 778 for more information.

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Stay The Night Are you looking at coming to Forbes? If so, are you looking for somewhere to stay overnight? Or even for a little while longer? Well Forbes has plenty of answers for you, with a large range of quality motels to be found all around town.

Three of these hotels are the Town and Country Motor Inn, the Econo Lodge Ben Hall Motor Inn, and the Plainsman Motel.

The Town and Country Motor Inn prides itself on the comfort it provides its patrons with, and with each of its rooms having been refurbished in the last 12 months, why wouldn’t it?

Michael Johnson owns and operates the motor inn, and said the quality of its rooms was what attracted travellers to Forbes to

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“We have ensured that the entire fit-out of our motel is of the utmost quality,” said Mr Johnson.

“People always hope for a good bed when they stay at motels, and I think our beds are one of our main selling points. We use the best quality Sealy bed company beds, which provide a great nights’ sleep.”

Free Foxtel, with 10 channels, and free wifi are also available at the motor inn, which backs on to the Forbes Golf Club, providing guests with access to that facility as well.

Econo Lodge Ben Hall Motor Inn owner and operator Peter Hassell says the location of his motel is what should stand out to

travellers to Forbes.

“We’re not located right on the highway, so it’s nice and quiet and peaceful,” he said.

He added that friendly customer service of his motel was also worth guests experiencing.

The Plainsman Hotel is right across the road from the Forbes Services Memorial Club, and with 41 rooms, a restaurant and conference facilities, it is a great place to stay.

“Guests can also choose between Deluxe or Standard Accommodation, “ said owner Steve Craft. “Loyalty Rates for our return guests and motoring association members are available by booking direct on 02 6852 2466”.

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Health Smart Guard Your Gums

As the days begin to cool down it’s the ideal climate for sport lovers to lace up their boots and register to try out for their local teams. Sports are great for making friends, keeping fit and enjoying a rush of adrenaline but it’s important to keep your body safe when playing contact sports, particularly your mouth.

It’s Mouthguard Awareness Month at Richardson Dental Surgery and your resident dentist Dr Khazima Riaz wants to remind everyone why wearing a mouthguard is so important. “The Australian Dental Association (ADA) recommends that anyone who participates in a sport that carries a risk of contact to the face should wear a professional ‘custom fit’ mouthguard” says Dr Riaz; “This can prevent dental injuries from occurring and reduce the severity of them.”

There’s no denying that custom-fitted mouthguards can cost a fair few dollars

more that those found in pharmacies and sport stores, but as the old adage goes, ‘you get what you pay for’. Often it’s tempting to save money, especially if there’s no perceived difference. Unfortunately, storebought options do not provide adequate protection and can therefore represent false economy. “The cost of rectifying the damage done to the teeth and jaws from a blow to the mouth can far exceed the relatively economical investment in a mouthguard that would have prevented or minimised the injury” said Dr Riaz.

Many teeth are broken or lost in sporting accidents so to keep your pearly whites in line it’s worth investing in a mouthguard.

Why not make an appointment at Richardson Dental Surgery today and talk with the friendly team about how they can help you keep you and your loved ones teeth in tip top shape.

The ‘ARMOUR’ Against Colds And Flus It is important to know what we need to do to keep our bodies away from sickness. To understand how to help keep our immune system strong and healthy, expert scientist at USANA Sheila Zhou explains her expert tips through the acronym “ARMOUR”: A - Always exercise regularly. This is crucial as physical activities may help release bacteria out of your lungs and airways, reducing your chances of getting a cold or flu.

R- Remember to take an immune boosting supplement. These help keep your immune

system strong and healthy, and assists with immune cells to work more efficiently even under stress!

M- Must get enough sleep every day. Lack of sleep can cause an impaired immune system.

O- Over analysing everything will only lead to stress, so do your best to avoid it.

U- Understand the importance of getting regular medical check-ups.

R- Remember to eat a healthy diet filled with fruits, veggies and whole grains.

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. . . s g n i Happen Humpty’s Showtime 8th - 17th July

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‘Humpty’s Showtime’ will have Play School fans singing, dancing and jumping for joy as they see Humpty putting on his very own show. Humpty gathers the Play School toys to help with the big spectacular with starring roles from Jemima, Big Ted, Little Ted and Meeka. Filled with fun songs to sing and dance along with, this 40-minute show has been specially designed to delight pre-schoolers and parents alike. As with the television program, there are songs to move to, as well as quiet times to just watch and listen.

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JMB Live At The Forbes Services Club 21st May Jade Martin Band aka JMB are a five-piece band from Cobar who will be delighting the ears of Forbes residents this weekend! Formerly a duo, singer/guitarist Jade Martin enlisted a bassist, guitarist and a drummer in 2012 to bolster JMB’s sound and elevate them to the live music scene.

Influenced by artists such as Keith Urban and Lady Antebellum this five-some have extensive experience of touring and are sure to put on a great show!

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. . . s g n i Happen Iandra Castle Open Day 12th June Soak up some history on 12th June as Iandra Castle once again opens its big front doors to the public. Explore the many turrets and corridors of the house and learn about your local history before enjoying a picnic lunch on the grounds as the sun shines up above. A wonderful treat of a day out for all the family.

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10am - 4pm Adults $10 Children $5

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The Legacy Tour: Michael Jackson 5th and 19th June Legacy, the world’s greatest tribute to the world’s greatest entertainer is coming to Dubbo and Bathurst this June! The King of Pop is brought to life in a full scale production starring William Hall that will bring energy, killer dance moves and music that’s spanned generations.

William aka Michael has travelled the world with this incredible show that is an experience that comes as close as ever to seeing the man himself. Book your ticket now and get ready to sing and dance along.

Sunday 5 June Dubbo Regional Theatre & Convention Centre Sunday 19 June Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre

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Head to Forbes Services Memorial Club on Saturday 28th May to listen to Guitar Sounds of the 60’s with Phillip King from 8pm ‘til late! He will be playing all the favourites from Johnny Cash to Elvis.

WINTER WARMERfor the wine lover Mulled Wine Heat 10 cloves, 2 cinnamon sticks, ¼ cup caster sugar, 1 roughly grated nutmeg, 2 cups water, the rind of 1 orange and a roughly chopped apple in a large saucepan over medium heat. Bring to the boil then reduce to a simmer for 10 mins. Add a 750ml bottle of merlot and simmer for a further 5 mins. Remove from heat, strain, serve and enjoy!

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Tax Relief For Small Businesses

Federal Member for Calare John Cobb says local small businesses will benefit from tax relief in the 2016 Federal Budget with the small company tax rate being gradually reduced to 25 per cent.

From 1 July 2016, the Federal Government will cut the small business company tax rate to 27.5 per cent and make it available to all small companies with an annual turnover of less than $10 million.

“This will greatly ease the tax burden on small businesses and make life easier for our hard working small businesses to ensure they can grow, prosper and create new jobs,” Mr Cobb said.

“This will further ease the burden on small businesses by increasing access to a range of small business tax concessions, and expanding these concessions to businesses with an annual turnover of less than $10 million.

New changes include: • Simplified depreciation rules, including the ability to claim an immediate deduction for assets purchased costing less than $20,000 until 30 June 2017; • Simplified trading stock rules, giving businesses the option to avoid an end of year stocktake if the value of their stock has changed by less than $5,000; • The option to account for GST on a cash basis and pay GST instalments as calculated by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO); • A simplified method of paying PAYG instalments calculated by the ATO; • Making GST administration easier by simplifying the Business Activity Statement (BAS); and • Other tax concessions available to small business, including fringe benefits tax (FBT) exemptions (FBT changes from 1 April 2017) and immediate deductibility of professional expenses.

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BE Seen

Jack Amor-Dunn and Jimson Mores at the recent fight night in Forbes. Photo: Anita Morrison.

Forbes PA&H Association groundsman Stuart Muller, Tom Norris from Landmark, Forbes PA&H Association president Jan Facey and Deputy Mayor Councillor Graeme Miller.

Red Bend College students Brendan King, James McFarland and Jack Matthews on the Southern Vietnam boat ride. Photo: Supplied.

Ruby Smith, Abbey Maloney, Logan Maloney and Nell Smith at the Wheelchair Basketball event in Forbes recently. Photo: Anita Morrison.

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WHAT’S On 20 May

Healthy Pancake Revolution: Forbes North School Kitchen, Thomson Street Forbes, 10.30-12.30. Free demonstration of making healthy pancakes as a breakfast option. See their facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ events/590635301114078/

20 May

JRV Trivia Night: Jemalong Residential Village, 240 Edward Street, Forbes, 7pm.

21 May

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.

21 May

Lions Club Car Boot Sale: Lions Park, 8am-1pm. Cost: Stalls $10. Contact Peter 0468 819 659 or Robyn 6851 2209 for more information.

21 May

Jade Martin Band: Forbes Services Memorial Club, from 8pm in the Lounge Bar. The band is coming back to FSMC and they are ready to rock!

For more information contact the club on 6852 1488.

22 May

Forbes Junior Rugby - Walla Gala Day: Grinsted Oval, 8.30am-1.30pm.

Forbes is hosting the May Gala Day. Teams from local towns will be visiting on the day to compete in the Gala Day. Spectators welcome.

24 May

Forbes Widows Support Group Luncheon: Forbes Services Memorial Club at 12pm. Open to any widow or lady who feels housebound and would like to meet new people and enjoy companionship. Transport is available – contact Maria.

26 May

Biggest Morning Tea: Handicraft Centre, Lachlan Street,10am-12pm.

Gold coin donation. Pop in for some morning tea with the volunteers at the Forbes Handicraft Centre for their Biggest Morning Tea. There will also be a raffle on the day. All funds raised will go to the Cancer Council.

26-29 May

Waste to Art 2016: The Year of Used Tyres: Forbes Town Hall. Thursday: Opening Night/Award Presentation evening from 5.30pm. Winners of the Forbes competition will be announced and presented with their prizes at the Opening Night. They will go on to compete in the regional competition.

Friday, Saturday & Sunday: Exhibition: Time: Fri 12pm-3pm; Sat & Sun 10am-2pm The competition is open for anyone to submit works, not just professional artists. With up to $100 prize money in each category, there’s an opportunity for everyone. The theme for the competition is waste tyres, but works submitted using other waste types will be accepted.

28 May

Forbes Rotary Ipomoea Markets: Sir Francis Forbes Park, 8am-12.30pm.

Lots of amazing stalls of local handicraft, produce, cakes, plants and brica-brac on offer. All stall holders welcome!

28 May

Forbes Farmers Markets: Victoria Park, 8am-12pm. The Forbes Farmers Markets aim to promote healthy eating, local produce & a great social, community environment. This month’s market is in conjunction with Forbes Food Revolution Day.

18 Jun

Forbes Handicraft Centre’s Market Day is on again! Come along to find some wonderful items for sale including jams, preserves, home-grown fruit and vegetables, plants, hand-made clothing items, woodwork and many other handicrafts. Where: Forbes Handicraft Centre, Lachlan Street, Forbes.

From 9am.

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Work To Begin On Rankin Street Crossing

IMAGE: Jeff Liebich and Colleen Liebich at the Clare Racecourse in Clare Valley, South Australia, as part of the Lachlan Valley Caravan Club’s Roving Rally. Photo: Supplied.

Lachlan Valley Caravan Club Roves To SA And Back

A large contingent of 13 caravans set off for our three-week roving rally, led by our Tour Director John Apps and his wife Di, to all meet for our first night camp at Ariah Park. The next day saw all set off travelling to Griffith and Jerilderie and Conargo.

Day three saw us drive through Deniliquin and crossing the Murray River into Victoria at Barham for a morning rest. Kerang was our next stop for lunch and then we drove to the town of Birchip which is famous for it’s vanilla slice at the bakery.

We then reached the border of South Australia and after a fruit fly check camped that night at Parilla.

Heading off we went to Tailem Bend, Murray Bridge and through the towns of Hahndorf and Crafers to our five-night stay at the Belair National Caravan Park in the Adelaide Hills.

On leaving we were all directed out of Adelaide by our leaders and all safely made it to Dublin. Most drivers missed the bakery there and headed off to Ardrossan. This was the start of the Yorke Pennisula ,which is a wealthy grain producing area. We

stayed at the caravan park at Yorketown and we found this a very friendly spot.

Next stop was at the Clare Racecourse in the Clare Valley- famous for its wine and produce. At Seven Hills we visited the old Jesuits winery and church with its crypt.

Leaving the Clare Valley on Anzac Day, the group held their own private service at the War Memorial at Gladstone, camping that night at Hawker in the Flinders Ranges. The next day we all arrived at Wilpena Pound. This is a beautiful area where walks and climbing into the pound are enjoyed, as well as driving through Brachina Gorge to Blinman and Parachilna. Lots of natural beauty was seen.

On leaving here it was the start of a homeward journey, travelling to Peterborough and Burra Morgan, and finishing at the Riverland in South Australia . The next stop was Hay, and then Forbes for a meal with some of our Club members and home after a long and very enjoyable journey.

Colleen Liebich, Publicity Officer

Work will begin on the Rankin Street Crossing at the corner of Templar Street next Wednesday, May 23, in a move that Forbes Shire Council Acting General Manager Max Kershaw says is needed for it to meet Australian standards.

The project was initially supposed to go ahead earlier, but with business owners on Rankin Street expressing concerns, it has been revised and pushed back.

The project was initially going to see the curbs on both sides of the crossing brought out to be within around 3.2 metres from the middle of the road, while the curb on the corner of Rankin and Templar Streets was also going to be brought out a similar distance.

Business owners on Rankin were concerned that the project would make Rankin Street too narrow for traffic to safely pass through, and had a meeting with Council on Wednesday May 4 to address their concerns.

But Mr Kershaw said improvements had to be made, as the crossing did not meet Australian standards.

“Council was pleased to meet with the business owners, and took on board comments made at the least meeting, which lead to our revised plan,” he said.

“We still had to make improvements to the crossing, as it did not meet Australian standards.”

Martin Cahill, owner of Cahill’s Footwear on Rankin Street, said while businesses on the road thought it would still be too narrow, it was good Council listened to the concerns of local businesses.

“We fear it will be dangerous not for pedestrians on the crossing, but for cars turning from Templar Street onto Rankin Street, across the crossing, and not having enough room to do so with traffic coming in the opposite direction,” he said.

“However we’re happy that Council took our concerns into consideration. They hadn’t consulted us before announcing the project, so hopefully now this won’t happen in future.”

Parkes Rd, Forbes (next to Hozpots) PO Box 586, Forbes NSW 2871 Phone: 02 6852 4288 Fax: 02 6851 1151 Email: 97.9fm@westserv.net.au Website: www.valleyfm.org.au

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Dreams Realised Through Wheelchair Basketball

IMAGE: Forbes boxer Jeff Little fights at the Oberon fight night last Saturday. Photo: Anita Morrison.

Gloves On At Fight Night

On Saturday night four of our local boxers tested their skills at a ‘Battle at the Bron’ fight night held at Oberon RSL. Dreamtime Sports Academy, promoters of the event hold events such as these approximately once a month throughout the Central West with the next event scheduled for Saturday 28th May at Blayney.

Local boy, Jimson Mores has been attending boxing training in Parkes for the past seven months with well-known trainer, Tommy Ward. Although Jimson’s mother gets very nervous when he fights both of his parents are very supportive. Jimson went three, two minute rounds with a worthy opponent on Saturday night and although he lost the bout is going to work on his fitness for his next fight in Blayney in a couple of weeks’ time. Jack Amor-Dunn has been training for about 5 years and has had six fights since turning 12 years of age, the legal age to compete. Jack drew the exhibition match.

Forbes’ Jeff Little encountered a very physical opponent who just got on top of him with points during his first ever fight since commencing the sport five months ago.

Only weeks ago Cathy Maloney began to shape her dream, of bringing Wheelchair Basketball to Forbes and district, into a reality. Initial support from Wheelchair Sports NSW provided eight specialised sports wheelchairs and funding for venue hire so that Forbes could offer people with a disability the chance to participate in sport.

Wheelchair Sports NSW believe that sport has the power to rehabilitate and integrate and provides a range of quality sporting programs for all ages and abilities.

Cathy, along with trained physio Rochelle Smith, teaches participants wheelchair control and to develop upper body strength and basketball skills.

With the growing number of participants attending every Monday between 4.30 & 6.30pm, Cathy is hoping to secure enough funding to purchase a further three chairs at a cost of $5,000 each.

Similar programs are being run in larger centres such as Dubbo where they hold training days once a month and often have mentor programs with Paralympic athletes.

Interested people can contact Cathy Maloney on 0457 125 146 for further information as new members and their families are always welcome.

IMAGE:PJ, Dylan Cook, Claire Peasley and Cody Hall at the recent Wheelchair Basketball event in Forbes. Photo: Anita Morrison.

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100 CLARINDA ST PARKES NSW 2870

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