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Friday 29 July 2016
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IMAGE: Stuart Thomas (left), President of the Forbes Business Chamber for the past three years, handed over to the Chris Roylance, who was elected as the new President at last week’s AGM.
New President Aims To Make Forbes A Major Retail Hub
The new President of the Forbes Business Chamber is Chris Roylance. Chris, who is the Managing Director of Roylance’s Auto One, is taking over from Stuart Thomas who has stepped down after three years as President. Stuart is staying on as a member of the committee. Chris said one of the main goals of the Chamber would be to promote Forbes as a major regional retail hub in country NSW. Sitting in the President’s chair for a third time, Chris would also like his committee and members to work towards promoting Forbes industry, growing employment opportunities and developing a better retail shopping environment for all customers. Other goals are to promote and develop more tourism and promote products grown or manufactured in Forbes. “All of this is to be achieved by Forbes businesses working in conjunction with a new and hopefully invigorated Forbes Shire Council,” said Chris. “Forbes businesses have a challenging time ahead but with new technology and improved business practices we will move back to being a major force in country NSW.” A full committee of ten members was
elected at the AGM last week. “We feel this is a great mix of people and we look forward to a continued successful working committee,” said the President. The committee members are Chris Roylance (President), Marg Duggan (Senior Vice President), Stuart Thomas (Past President), Gabe McMillan (Secretary), Kimberly Chudleigh (Treasurer), the Executive: Stevie-leigh Morrison, Jason Hopkins, Ian Bown, Brett Rout and Ben MacKay, and Jill-Ann Borger (Administration). One of the highlights on the Forbes Business Chamber calendar is The Boscars gala event in October. There is an enthusiastic sub committee working hard at the moment to make the event a success. The Christmas Festival sub committee is also very busy nutting out ideas, making arrangements and setting a date for this year. More details will be announced soon. The Chamber held a very successful Quarterly Networking Night after the AGM last week. Andrew Rawsthorne, Grants Officer of the Forbes Shire Council, gave a great presentation that was well received. By Maggi Barnard
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Saturday 30th July..... Renowned Italian Chef Maria Ardis from Toorak in Melbourne will be running the Restaurant at the Central Hotel, Eugowra
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MAYORAL NOTES We have had some minor flooding across the Shire this week and a number of roads have been closed. Please remember that it is not only an offence to drive through a road closed sign, it is also dangerous as the condition of the road is not known and there could be submerged logs in the water. Before our July Council meeting last Thursday, Councillors and executive staff had lunch with John Cobb and his wife Lisa to give our thanks and appreciation for his time as our Federal Member. John was always at the other end of the phone when we needed him and always did his best for Forbes and for that we are very grateful. We are now looking forward to working with Member for Riverina Michael McCormack, who is also our new Small Business Minister. I am sure that he also will be there to assist us when required. We presented some of our top foodies with their five star Scores on Doors certificates at the Council meeting last week. This program is a great initiative that re-
wards excellence in food handling and hygiene. Free sample testing, to find out if your home contains loose-fill asbestos, is currently taking place for owners of pre-1980s residential premises in our area. To register, or for more information, call 13 77 88. Don’t forget our meet and greet night for our new General Manager, Danny Green is on next Wednesday, 3rd August. RSVP for catering purposes by Monday by calling 6850 2361. Here’s hoping the sun begins to shine and the rain lets up long enough to prevent any further flooding! Have a great week, stay safe and God bless. Mayor, Cr Phyllis Miller OAM
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THUMBS UP... THUMBS DOWN THUMBS UP To the Mater Nursing Home. My family is very grateful to all of the staff and volunteers. They all go over and above their duties to make the residents comfortable and happy. We couldn’t be more grateful!
THUMBS UP To everyone taking care in the wet weather and not driving through floodwater or on closed roads.
THUMBS UP To everyone in the community who will be planting a tree for National Tree Day this weekend!
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FORBES SHIRE COUNCIL ELECTION SATURDAY, 10TH SEPTEMBER 2016 Thinking of nominating as a candidate for your local Council? If you are considering nominating you should read this notice. As a candidate you have certain obligations and responsibilities under law. Check the website www.votensw.info for further details.
How to nominate for election as a Councillor
To nominate as a Councillor, you must lodge a nomination form and $125 nomination deposit with the Returning Officer from Monday, 1st August to 12 noon Wednesday, 10th August 2016.
Where do I get a nomination form?
Nomination forms and other important nomination and electoral information are available from the Returning Officer or from the New South Wales Electoral Commission website: www.votensw.info Candidate Information sheets: Every candidate is required to lodge a candidate information sheet with their nomination. Grouping of candidates and group voting squares: Two or more candidates may form a group. A group may, in certain circumstances, request a group voting square on the ballot paper. A request to form a group and have a group voting square on the ballot paper must be lodged with the
Returning Officer by 12 noon Wednesday, 10th August 2016. See www.votensw.info for the publication ‘Handbook for Parties, Groups, Candidates and Scrutineers - Local Government Elections’ for more details.
Where and when to nominate
Your nomination form and deposit must be lodged with the Returning Officer at Parkes Region Returning Officer’s Office, The Coventry Room, Parkes Cultural Centre, Bogan Street, Parkes NSW 2870. Nominations for councils that do not have the Returning Office located within the council area will be received at the relevant council office. Visit the website www.votensw.info for further details. Nominations will be accepted during business hours from 8:30am Monday, 1st August 2016 to 12 noon Wednesday, 10th August 2016. Nomination enquiries should be directed to the Candidate Helpdesk: 1300 088 942 Returning Officer details GEOFF LARK Parkes Region Returning Officer's Office, The Coventry Room, Parkes Cultural Centre, Bogan Street, Parkes NSW 2870
Information: www.votensw.info or 1300 135 736 For enquiries in languages other than English call our interpreting service 13 14 50. For hearing and speech impaired enquiries, call us via the National Relay Service on 13 36 77.
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QUESTION of the week Hospital’s art collection and will be asked to donate a print to the Hospital. Bathurstbased Victoria Tuscon Brew is an editioning printmaker – she works with artists to make prints of their works. A graduate of UNSW’s College of Fine Arts, Victoria has over 17 years’ experience. The workshops are free and all materials are provided. Places are limited. To book call Arts OutWest on 6338 4657 or email artsoutwest@csu.edu.au
IMAGE: The second annual ‘Boys Night In’ of the Forbes High School takes place today from 3.30-6.30pm.
Run Against Violence: The journey of one woman became the journey of many. The Forbes Domestic Violence Committee invites the community to a screening of Iceberg at 7pm at the Forbes Town Hall tonight. Iceberg follows the journey of Kirrily Dear, who ran 860km from Walgett to Forbes in 2014. Her sole purpose was to break the silence surrounding domestic violence. Free printmaking workshop: Places are open to participate in a free printmaking workshop in Forbes. The ‘In Print Forbes’ workshops, to be held in August, are a chance for people to learn from expert printmaker Victoria Tuscon Brew, who will lead participants through the printmaking process and help them produce a complete artwork of their own. The workshops will be held over two Thursday’s (11th August and 18th August from 11am to 2pm), and two Saturday’s (20th August and 27th August from 11am to 2pm) at the Northside Chapel Hall in Forbes. Participants will need to be able to attend two workshops - either both Thursday or both Saturday workshops. The workshops are open to all adults or senior high school students. Participants will generate new artworks for the Forbes
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Western NSW schools on board with a healthy lunch: Primary schools in western NSW are helping the next generation of parents pack healthy lunches for their children to provide students with lifelong cancer prevention benefits. Cancer Council NSW nutrition program Eat It To Beat It delivered 75 Healthy Lunch Box sessions during the Western NSW kindergarten orientation period last year. Schools are encouraged to get on board for this year’s kindergarten orientation period. The free 25-minute sessions show parents how easy it can be to pack a healthy lunch box every day. Each family gets a free show bag filled with great resources, including a hands-on Healthy Lunch Box Kit. Western NSW Community Programs Coordinator, Fiona Markwick said including fruit and vegetables in the lunch box was an easy step towards eating the recommended two serves of fruit and five serves of vegetables every day. “Schools tell us that many lunch boxes still contain a lot of packaged foods,” Fiona said. To find out more or to register interest for a Healthy Lunch Box session, go to eatittobeatit.com.au or contact Fiona Markwick on 02 6392 0803 or email fionam@nswcc. org.au
McLachlan Bull Sale
The McLachlan Group bull breeding business will be holding its annual bull sale at the North Logan property on North Logan Road in Cowra on 10th August at 1pm. The sale will be the business’ fifth annual sale, and McLachlan Group’s Warren Miller expected it to be a popular sale. The sale will have 35 Angus bulls, 20 Charolais bulls and two Polhereford bulls. Angus bulls are the most popular for beef, and Warren said these should sell fast. All the bulls are grass fed, meaning they live longer, and produce better quality beef. According to Warren, the McLachlan Group’s bulls are very valuable. “Our bulls are of the highest quality, which means our buyers get the best grass fed beef they can.” The past four annual sales have been hugely popular with bulls selling for about $4, 000 each. Grass has grown very lush after good rains and has lead to very good cattle sales across the region.
What would you do if you win $8.8 million?
Fay Green, Forbes North Public School: I would pay off all my debt, set my children up and move to Cooktown in Queesland. We have just bought a property there for the fishing lifestyle. We’d be able to fish for the rest of our lives!
Janelle Jackson, KMWL: I’d retire, share some money with my family and friends and go on holiday to Canada to see my family living there.
Lorraine Allen, Taxi Driver: The first thing I’d do is to help two of my children who have mortgages to pay it off, and I’d buy a house for my third child who does not own a home at the moment. I wouldn’t have to work again – I’ve been working since I was 16. I have a caravan and I would tour all around Australia. It is the best country in the world!
Annual Bull Sale Wed 10th August - 1pm ‘North Logan’ North Logan Rd, Cowra All Bulls Grass Fed Contact: Warren 0423 396 014 or Colin 0448 008 799
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Education Week 2016
Playing and Learning with children aged 3-5 years P: 6852 1040 www.forbespreschool.com
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“Quality teaching in a safe and caring environment”
An Early Action for Success School Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program Forbes North Link Up to School Program Schools as Community Centre – helping parents to help children.
Everyone Happy And Settled
“At the Forbes Preschool we celebrate Education Week every day.” According to Amy Shine, Director of the Preschool, “everything we do is play to learn”. The move to the Preschool’s new $1.3 million premises has gone well, and after a term in the beautiful, spacious and light rooms “Everyone is really settled and happy. Bbest of all, the kids are really happy here.” With the addition of another room recently, around 150 children come and go over a week. As well as working with a speech therapist, an occupational therapist has also started working with staff and children recently. An added bonus of the new premises is the community room that is used regularly by many community groups. “It is lovely to see the Preschool support the wider community with lots of different people coming here,” said Amy.
“Developing partnerships with parents and the community”
ENROL NOW FOR 2017 K-6 classes and Link Up. Phone: 68522187
IMAGE: Dress-ups… Riley Finn and Ella Stibbard
Forbes High School Education for a Better Quality of Life
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2016 Priorities
Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) Student Engagement 21st Century Knowledge, Understanding, Skills and Values Rigorous Curriculum Teaching Quality Whole School Systems/Structures Community of Schools Home/School Partnerships Community Partnerships
Enrolments and enquiries are always welcomed. Forbes High School T: 02 6852 2666 E: forbes-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au http://www.forbes-h.schools.nsw.edu.au
2016 School Leaders – Matthew Molloy (VC) Emily Godden (C) Charles Dwyer (Principal) Oliver Carlisle (C) Samantha Clifton (VC)
IMAGE: Thomas Livermore and Riley-Jack Neilsen
Excellence, Innovation and Opportunity 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. Strong academic, sporting, cultural and creative arts programs, dedicated staff and wonderful families offer you and your child/children a school community that has the students at the heart. We have many activities planned for Education Week. The open day on Monday, 1st August from 10:00 to -11:00am, will be followed by a community morning tea in the Nature Area at 11:05 am. We have a book fair from 8.30am to 3:30pm at the library. Students will dress up as their favourite book character on Tuesday, 2nd August. On Wednesday students will attend a combined town scripture service at North Side Chapel, and on Friday, Forbes High School students will perform in our school hall at 2:15pm.
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EducationWeek 2016 Book Fair And BBQ At Forbes North Celebrating Education Week at Forbes North Public School is an important opportunity to put the spotlight on all the great programs at the school. The school has a number of activities planned for next week for the 300 students and the school community. On Tuesday, 2nd August classrooms will be open from 12:00 to 1:00pm and visitors are invited to join in activities in the rooms. This will be followed by a community BBQ lunch. The next day students will attend a combined town scripture service at North Side Chapel. There will also be a Book Fair in the library all week and opening hours have been extended to before and after school. Parents will be able to select books for their kids as well as for the school. “This event is usually very well supported,” said IMAGE: Getting ready for the Book Fair are from the left Chloe Reid, Corby Fliedner, Leonie Reid, Billie-Jo Crisp the Principal. and Seumas Ryan.
Students And Staff Pride Of Forbes High Education week is an opportunity for Forbes High School to showcase the achievements of students and staff in academic, cultural, creative and sporting pursuits as well as their excellent record of community involvement. The school’s motto is “Education for a Better Quality of Life”. Forbes High School is proud of its capacity to cater for the diversity of its community. We enjoy strong links with our partner primary schools through our transition and Lachlan Engagement and Enrichment Programs (LEEP). Forbes High strives to provide a wide range of educational and extra-curricular activities. There is a proud history of sporting achievements, strong partnerships with organisations in the community and students are involved in activities such as ANZAC Day ceremonies, NAIDOC Week celebrations, White Ribbon Day march, Seniors Week, music performances and visits to local centres. Forbes High School is proud of its students, past and present, and staff are committed to providing inspiration to our young people to discover a world where anything is possible.
FORBES SHIRE COUNCIL “Serving the Community” Public Notices
NEXT COUNCIL MEETING TO BE HELD 1PM THURSDAY 18TH AUGUST PUBLIC WELCOME WELCOME TO OUR NEW GENERAL MANAGER DANNY GREEN An invitation is extended to all community members to meet and greet with Danny at: Location: The Terrace, Forbes Services Memorial Club Date: Wednesday, August 3 Time: 5.30pm-7pm For catering purposes, please RSVP by Monday, August 1 to Forbes Shire Council by calling 6850 2361 or emailing amy.millerd@forbes.nsw.gov.au
ORANGE MALE VOICE CHOIR 90TH ANNIVERSARY REGIONAL TOUR CONCERT At 3pm on Sunday, July 31 at Forbes Town Hall, Harold Street. Tickets $5 each with all proceeds going to the Forbes Widows Support Group. Contact Forbes Shire Council on 6850 2300 for more information.
NAIDOC WEEK Forbes NAIDOC Celebrations will be held on Tuesday, August 23 at South Circle Oval. The event will feature internationally renowned comedian Sean Choolburra as well as an award ceremony, traditional Aboriginal foods and other activities. For more information about the ebent, contact Community Relations Officer Blake Nicholson on 6850 2355.
ARTS & CRAFTS VISITORS 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 6852 4155.
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING VEHICLES Hino GD Harrier 4 x 2 Gunning Gap Rural Fire Service Truck Year: 1997 7,329km Single Cab 6 Cylinder Diesel 6 Speed Manual 3,700 Litre Water Tank Hatz Diesel Pump Isuzu NPS300 4 x 4 Ootha Rural Fire Service Truck Year: 1997 7,913km Single Cab 4 Cylinder Diesel 5 Speed manual 1,300 Litre Water Tank Honda Diesel Pump Isuzu NPS300 4 x 4 Bundaburrah Rural Fire Service Truck Year: 1997 6,585km Single Cab 4 Cylinder Diesel 5 Speed manual 1,300 Litre Water Tank Honda Diesel Pump Expressions of interest for all above close 5:00pm Friday 29th July. Inspections are available at Forbes Shire Council’s Depot in Bandon St by appointment only. Expression of Interest Forms are available from the front desk of the town hall building in Court St or from the Engineering Office in Lachlan St. For further information please call Council’s Plant/Purchasing Officer Sam Cunningham on 6850 2887 or email samcu@forbes.nsw.gov.au
NOTIFICATION OF ROADWORKS NEWELL HIGHWAY 31KM SOUTH OF FORBES Council will be undertaking roadworks 31km south of Forbes on Newell Highway for an extended period. The site will be a 40km/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.
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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Creek & River Frontage, Vendors Need a Sale
• Approx 3.5 acres with Bell River home, set on outskirts of Forbes • 5 bdrm brick, main with ensuite • Open plan kitchen and dining, sep. lounge • Refrigerated ducted air-con, underfloor heating, wood fire • Large double garage, enclosed entertaining area • Salt water pool, fully fenced backyard • 13m x 12m shed, 3 phase power, toilet and shower • Well maintained gardens and lawns, town water connected • Comprehensive information memorandum available on request 2 School Road, Forbes will be auctioned, unless sold prior. Auction: 11am Friday 19th August 2016 at the Forbes Services Memorial Club Open Homes: 12pm sharp. Saturday 23rd and 30th July, 6th and 13th August Ian Simpson: 0417 468 565 ian.simpson@iansimpsonandco.com Stacey Clarke: 0438 721 340 stacey.clarke@iansimpsonandco.com Office: (02) 6851 1911
• 107.29ha (265.1ac) – Freehold title • 4 Bedroom brick and tile home, main with ensuite and WIR • Wood fire, evaporative air conditioning and ceiling fans • Hay shed, smaller storage shed with stable, chook house • Flat bottom silo, stock and domestic pump on creek • Mixed steel and timber cattle yards with crush and ramp • Mixed stock proof fencing • Some old laser levelled irrigation country • Frontage to both Nerathong Creek and Lachlan River • 123ML General Security Irrigation water included • Comprehensive information memorandum available Offers prior to auction will be considered. Auction: 11am Friday 19th August 2016 at the Forbes Services Memorial Club View: Open Farm Tours 10am, Friday 22nd , 29th July and 12th August Ian Simpson: 0417 468 565 ian.simpson@iansimpsonandco.com Office: (02) 6851 1911 www.iansimpsonandco.com.au
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something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue Make Your Dream Wedding Day A Reality When it comes to weddings, Cowra Hire have everything you need to organise your special day with ease. They have the right equipment to help you pull off the perfect event with everything from cutlery, linen and glasses to marquees, a cool room, dance floors and a jukebox. The list goes on. Charlie has been in the business for 30 years so has plenty of experience in organising everything you need and making your
dream a reality. As well as having an extensive range on offer, the team at Cowra Hire will deliver your equipment as well as assemble and dissemble your marquee to save you the stress and hassle, and allow you to enjoy your special day to the fullest. Visit the store at 76 Redfern Street, Cowra or their website www.cowrahire.com. au or give Charlie and the team a call on 6342 3498 to see the fantastic range they have available for hire.
Fresh Pickings At Native Botanical Following in the footsteps of her mother Marie, Steph Cooke has taken her passion for fresh flowers to become the South West and Central West New South Wales region’s most stylistic florist. What began with just Steph and her Mum in 2008 working from a studio in Temora, has now grown in to three gorgeous studios with a talented team all working together to bring their clients beautiful floral artistry. The three stores are located in Temora, Cootamundra and Young. The Young store, called Native Botanical Young, has undergone major improvements this year, which has seen the store, and its supply of flowers, more than double in size. “My vision has been brought to life through our gorgeous studios,” Steph says. “Every day we find ourselves surrounded by over 100 varieties of the most beautiful,
fresh flowers and foliage from Australian growers as passionate as we are about creating beautiful, long lasting designs.” Native Botanical has beautiful arrangements to choose from, especially when it comes to weddings. They have a massive range of bouquets specifically dedicated to weddings, with bridal bouquets hot on the range right now. But in supplying a wide range of all flower types, those who are looking for something different will also be satisfied by the stunning range of flowers Native Botanical has. In addition to this, customers will receive the best expert advice on flowers in the entire region, with a strong team of staff on deck to provide service. To see the latest designs and creations, follow Native Botanical on Facebook. By Debra Clarke
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A free interactive picture book with puzzles for preschoolers, filled with robust learning activities and unique educational games. It is based on a true story of how a family of three brothers came together to help their grandmother overcome her fear of flying so that she could come out to visit them.
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EASY CHAI TEA
INGREDIENTS 8 cardamom seeds 8 cloves 4 black peppercorns 2 cinnamon sticks 1 inch piece fresh ginger, sliced 2 cups whole milk 4 bags black tea (such as Darjeeling) 8 tsp sugar or more, to taste INSTRUCTIONS Place the cardamom, cloves, and peppercorns in a resealable plastic bag and crush with a heavy skillet. Place the crushed spices in a medium saucepan, along with the cinnamon sticks, ginger, milk, and 2 cups water; bring to a boil. Remove from heat, add the tea bags, cover, and let steep for 10 minutes. Strain into cups. To each cup, add 2 teaspoons sugar or more, to taste.
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The Forbes Farmers Markets have some of the regions finest fresh produce direct from the producer. The next market is on Saturday, 27th August at Victoria Park. Support a local producer, whilst eating healthy.
urred in the Lachlan Ducks’ picnic… Minor flooding occ spilling over, and River this week with Lake Forbes ! leaving some picnic tables “afloat”
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Jump On The Wealth Train
Orange resident, Daniel McGregor is turning the financial planning industry model upside down with a revolutionary idea of giving people the ability to create their own financial plan. Daniel, who will be writing a regular column called Wealth Train in The Forbes Phoenix, said he wanted to be a catalyst for change after spending 15 years in an industry plagued by bias. “Australians pay around $20 billion in fees and expenses on their superannuation and they pay another $5 billion in fees to financial planners,” he explained. “The more of these fees people can keep in their own pockets and the more they have their money appropriately invested, the better off they will be in the long term. Daniel said he wanted to show people the simple changes they can make that can have a profound impact on their ability to generate wealth. Visit www.wealthtrain. com.au and start your journey to financial freedom.
Phone Brett: 0425 765 194
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THE ANGLICAN PARISH OF FORBES "BEING COMMITTED TO FOLLOWING CHRIST" Services at St John’s Anglican Church
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THINKING OF MOVING? Want to do it yourself, then Call Potts Removalists Now for Self Move Truck Hire on 02 6862 2253. Good rates available
Friday 29th July 10.00am Holy Communion Mrs Joy Brown Sunday 31st July 7.30am Holy Communion Father Peter King Sunday 31st July 9.30am Family Service with Holy Communion – Mrs Joy Brown Parish Office: Open 9am to 1pm Monday, Tuesday & Thursday. Closed Public Holidays Phone: 6851 1544 Rectory: 6851 1313
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It was a very wet, windy and cold day for the official launch of Ian Simpson & Co. John Ilchef, Ned Hamilton and Craig Simpson braved the cold to do the BBQ for about 30 people.
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WEEKLY Free Tai Chi Classes @ the Uniting Church Hall, Browne Street from 10 to 11am every Tuesday – morning tea provided. Contact Cheryl 6851 2099 or 0400 984 114. Sponsored by Forbes Shire Council. 30 Jul Taste Italy at the Central Hotel, Eugowra for lunch 12 to 3pm and dinner 6 to 9pm. Renowned Italian Chef Maria Ardis from Toorak in Melbourne will be running the hotel’s restaurant for a three-course meal and wine selection. Bookings essential call 6859 2247. 30 Jul National Tree Day: Family Day at the Central West Livestock Exchange, Back Yamma Road from 10am to 1pm. The day will include planting and educational activities and learning about wildlife corridors, native animal habitat and threatened species. BBQ lunch provided. Bring your own hat, sunscreen, sturdy covered shoes and water in a reusable bottle. To RSVP visit http://treeday. planetark.org/site/10011628, or contact Marg Applebee on 6862 4914. 30 Jul JRV Christmas in July at the Jemalong Residential Village from 6:30pm. Get a group together to make up your table. Contact Ann Mackay 6852 2145, Colleen Dean 6852 1597 or JRV Office 6853 9200. 31 Jul Forbes Magpies Rugby League at Spooner Oval. Home game against Nyngan. 31 Jul Town Hall Concert – Orange Male Voice Choir 90th Anniversary Regional Tour @ Forbes Town Hall, Harold Street Time: 3pm Cost: Tickets $5 each – all proceeds going to Forbes Widows Support Group Celebrating 90 years “making music and friendships”. For more information contact Forbes Shire Council on 6850 2300. 1 Aug Forbes Cup @ Forbes Racecourse Gates open from 11am entry is Free. 1 Aug
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9 Aug Cameron Sharp played happy tunes to warm up the day at the official launch of Ian Simpson & Co.
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11 Sep Pictured at the Forbes Preschool this week were Willa Turner, Abby Rout, Shea King, Lucy Rout and Matilda McDonald.
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Central West Autism and Special Needs Awareness Group @ Parkes Uniting Church 9:30 to11:30am. Our aim is to create awareness, provide information, and offer support to families of children with special needs in the Central West of NSW. All are welcome to attend. For further information email: cwautismspecialneeds@gmail.com Neighbourhood Watch Meeting @ Forbes Services Memorial Club at 7pm Boscars Launch & Information Evening @ Forbes Services Memorial Club from 5.30pm Cost: FREE. For the first time in 2016 The Boscars - Forbes Business Awards are being aligned with the NSW Business Chamber Business Awards, with consistent questions, judging and online entry. Entrants may be individual, sole traders, partners, franchisees or owners of limited companies For more information visit http://forbesbusinesschamber.com.au/boscars/ or email forbes.businesschambernsw@gmail.com. Census Day: Council will be running a series of “fill in a form” information sessions leading up to and shortly after 9 August. More details to come. Central West Bird Club (Forbes) Annual Bird Sale at Indoor Sports Centre from 10am. Bird entry - all birds $1 per bird; entry fee $2 gold coin donation. No pigeons or poultry. All enquiries and bookings contact Sharon 0406512851. Forbes Show Committee Meeting @ Vandenberg Hotel Time: 7.30pm Bedgerabong Show @ Bedgerabong Showgrounds Gates open 6.30am. Pavilion open from 11am. For more information email bedgerabongshow@ hotmail.com or visit their Facebook page. Small Winemakers Show Public Tasting @ Forbes Youth & Community Centre from 6.30-8.30pm Cost is $25pp Come along and sample the range of wines entered into the NSW Small Winemakers Wine Show. And this year they are celebrating 25 years! Tickets on sale at the door. Finger food will be provided. Forbes Country Music Muster at 1:00pm at the Forbes Services Memorial Club with guest artist Adam Kylie. Forbes Country Music Sausage Sizzle and Busking Country Music Show at Bunnings to promote Country Music Camp Out from 4 to 11 October.
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Spectacular Achievement For Forbes High Special Unit Five students of the Forbes High School White Ribbon ‘Boys Night In’ Support Unit will have a fantastic experience later this year when they become part Forbes High School is a White Ribbon of the cast for the 2016 Schools Spectacu- School and is continually advocating and raising awareness for the development lar. Following the success of previous stu- of positive relationships and breaking the dents, Support Unit teacher Lauren Jordan devastating cycle of domestic violence. submitted an audition video. She was de- The second annual ‘Boys Night In’ takes lighted when they were notified of the suc- place tonight. Male students and another cess, but not nearly as excited as the five significant males in their lives are invited to participate in activities at the school from aspiring dancers. The dancers will now attend rehearsals 3.30 to 6.30pm with the aim to build capacin preparation for a week long excursion ity to support being a positive male role to Sydney where they will rehearse with model. Forbes High is also in partnership their specific dance ensemble prior to two with Forbes Domestic Violence and other matinee and two evening performances at organisations showcasing ‘Iceberg’, Kirrily the Qudos Bank Arena at Sydney Olympic Dear’s documentary of her ultra-marathon Park on Friday, 25th and Saturday, 26th run to raise awareness of domestic violence. The screening will be at Town Hall November. The Schools Spectacular is an outstand- from 7.00pm tonight. ing showcase of talent in NSW public schools. The show is unparalleled in the world with a 2,700 strong choir, 2,300 diverse dancers, an 80-piece symphony orchestra, a world-class stage band and a huge number of outstanding solo performers. This iconic cultural event engages and showcases students of varying ages, cultures, skills and socioeconomic backgrounds from metropolitan, rural and remote regions of NSW. The Forbes and District Lions Club has shown their support for the Support Unit’s success with a donation of $1, 000 to assist with the costs of accommodation, travel, food and costumes. Head Teacher, Debra SlackSmith, recently attended the Lions Club dinner to accept this generous donation on IMAGE: Debra Slack-Smith receives the donation from Chris Finkel of the behalf of the class. Lions Club.
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Show Support For Daffodil Day It’s that time of year again: Daffodil Day on Friday, 26th August. It is a national day of hope encouraging the community to wear a daffodil pin to show support for someone they know who has been affected by cancer. This year marks 30 years of Daffodil Day in NSW. As the largest national fundraising event in the southern hemisphere, this year the Cancer Council hopes to raise $2.6 million in NSW. Since its inception, Daffodil Day has raised over $133 million for lifesaving cancer research, support services and prevention programs. This year’s theme is “For Someone I Know” – by showing support for someone you know, you can help beat cancer and create a better future for all. It is predicted that 1, 818 people will be diagnosed with cancer across Western NSW this year. By supporting this Daffodil Day, you will be helping to beat cancer by funding vital cancer research, support services and prevention and advocacy programs. For more information visit: www.daffodilday. com.au or call 1300 65 65 85.
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Young Referee Pymont And Coles Gains Confidence Win 4BBB Stroke Champs
A young indigenous Forbes girl came one step closer to her dream when she was selected to referee at the fourth Nations of Origin Tournament at Raymond Terrace recently. At 15 years of age Shanika Harpur is hard at work to realise a dream of becoming an NRL Referee one day. As the only representative from Forbes at the tournament held from 12 to 14 July, she honed her refereeing skills and felt her confidence enhanced by the experience. She had to fill in an application and went through a development referee process in order to be picked. “Bring it on!” was her reaction when she was picked for the Nations of Origin Tournament. The event has been designed to get young Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people involved to promote reconciliation within communities. Shanika has been a referee for the past two years in the Woodbridge Cup run by the NSW Country Rugby League including all levels of rugby league teams from Burrangong, Canowindra, Cargo, Condobolin, Eugowra, Grenfell, Koorawatha, Manildra, Molong, Peak Hill, Trundle and Woodstock. She attributes her love of refereeing to her Pop, Ron Hocking, who has been a referee for 36 years in Forbes. Shanika’s next step is to get into the Referees Academy of the Country Rugby League next year to take her performance to the next level. “We are very proud of her,” said Sandra Hocking, Shanika’s Nan and biggest supporter. Shanika said she was getting a lot of support from Willy Barnes of Peak Hill, who is the referee coordinator. “She looks up to him as he has a good attitude with the young ones,” said Sandra.
IMAGE: Shanika Harpur in action as referee at the Nations of Origin Tournament.
Garry Pymont and Geoff Coles were the handicap champions of the 4BBB Stroke Championships last Saturday. The event was carried over from the previous weekend due to bad weather. It was still a battle for the 24 competing pairings as the conditions were described as tougher than walking the Kokoda trail. Pymont and Coles won with 61 nett, who combined well hole by hole. Runners-up were Peter Barnes and Doug Churchill with 67 nett, on count back from A McDonald/ Tony Cogswell. The Stroke winners were S Sallaway/P Dawson with 71, from D Bayley/A Dukes on 73. Saturday’s ball sweep went to 68 nett, on count back, being picked up by 61 – G Pymont/G Coles; 67 – D Churchill/P Barnes, A McDonald/T Cogswell, D Bayley/A Dukes, N and C McMillan; 68 – F Donohue/P Pymont, P Cowhan/P Kay and R Nixon/M Langfield. The NTP’s went to: 9th – T West; 18th – S Sallaway. There were eight 2’s. The father/ son pairing of Neil and Cameron McMillan scored 2’s on the 1st and 3rd holes. Sunday’s play was meant to be the Stableford Medley, but tough ground conditions and threatening skies significantly reduced the field. In some results: P Nixon d D Clarke 5/3, D Bayley d F Collie 2/1, A Dukes d T Shar-
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win a family pass to Forbes Services Club Cinema A family pass entitles 2 adults and 2 kids or 1 adult and 3 kids into FSMC Cinema to a movie of their choice. Each pass is valued at $60. We have 8 Family Passes up for grabs and will be drawing one winner each fortnight until the end of October. Complete the below entry form and return it to The Forbes Services Club, The Phoenix Office at 23 Templar St or PO Box 251 Canowindra 2804. Or enter online via our website www.forbesphoenix.com.au for your chance to win. Name: Address: Email: Phone:
pe 6/5, L O’Connor d M Watts 4/3 and Andy Cogswell d J Zannes on 22nd. Tomorrow is the American Foursomes, and Sunday the Daine Doolin Memorial. By Short Putt
Netball Comp In Full Swing Again
The Forbes Netball Association (FNA) will play the second last round of the Saturday competition this weekend. The semi-final series will start with minor semis on 6th August, major semis on 13th August, finals on 27th August and the grand finals and presentations on 3rd September. NetSetGo will be played as normal throughout those Saturdays, and Friday netball will continue through to the grand finals weekend. Any players in the 11 and 13 years age groups who would like to learn to shoot goals, should attend the netball courts at 4:30pm each week. There will be a shooting clinic before the normal Friday netball. All coaching is free. Parents who would like to learn to umpire should attend at 5:30. Entries for the Spring night competitions
for mixed and ladies teams close on 10th August. The first round will be played on 31st August. Orange NA will be holding a Gala Day on 7th August. The FNA will be taking three teams of 11, 10 and 8-9 years (NetSetGo). Anyone interested in playing contact Lyn Ford via email secretary.forbesnetball@ gmail.com The FNA will be hosting, for the first time in the Western region, a Mixed and Men’s Gala Day on 16th October for A Grade (Open competition), B Grade (Under 18), and C Grade (13-15 years) in both the Mixed and Men’s (only) divisions. All players must be financial members on NNSW. This will be an exciting and ground-breaking day for the FNA. Teams will be invited from all parts of NSW.