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BIRD’S EYE VIEW… The Forbes Hospital as seen from the air.
Renovated Hospital On Show Tomorrow
The public is invited to a community open day at the newly refurbished Forbes Hospital tomorrow to see the $40.9 million redevelopment work done before patients and staff occupy the building. Visitors will be able to walk through the Ambulatory Care, Oral Health and Renal units between 10am and 1pm. Lachlan Health Service Manager, Liz Mitchell said: “Staff and Health Council members will be on hand during the day to show visitors around the refurbished facility. Everyone is very excited to be moving back into the building and planning has been underway for several weeks to ensure minimal disruption to services during the move.” The big move to the refurbished units will start after the open day. All the health services that were provided at Ford House and
the JREC building will be relocated. This also includes renal patients who were temporarily treated in the Forbes Hospital Inpatient Unit. A date will soon be announced when the new units will open, but posters with dates will be placed in and around JREC building, Ford House and the Forbes Hospital. The refurbished building will provide a range of outpatient services including community and allied health services, which focuses on maintaining patients’ health such as physiotherapy, dietetics, healthy lifestyle exercise groups, occupational therapy, speech pathology, child and family health and women’s health. Counselling services including mental health, drug and alcohol will also be available along with visiting specialists and pathology services.
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COUNCIL COMMENTS The Meet the Councillor Candidates evening organised by the Forbes Business Chamber was a successful night with all 17 candidates presenting their ideas and views to the community. Pre-poll voting for the election is now open in the Council Chambers. Election Day is next Saturday, 10th September and polling places are the Forbes Town Hall, Forbes Tennis Club, Forbes High School and Bedgerabong Public School from 8am to 6pm. Forbes is one of the LGAs receiving a Natural Disaster Declaration for storms and floods on 20th July. We will be able to apply for funding to help repair the roads that were damaged due to the amount of rain we received. This declaration also means that residents, such as producers, who were affected by the storms and floods can also apply for assistance. Applications are due before 28th February 2017. For more information visit http://www.raa.nsw.gov.au/ Council is preparing its engagement strategy for the review of the Community Strategic Plan. This review will take place over the next six months and looks forward to the next ten years to capture what the community views as its top priorities for the future of Forbes. There will be a number of public meetings, as well as surveys sent out to all households as part of the engagement process. We will keep you updated once the process begins. The Forbes Show is on next Friday and Saturday. Council will have a display stand with a range of information available. Make sure you visit our stand!
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QUESTION of the week
Tessa Pymont receives her prize from Deputy Principal, Jason Nottingham.
Wellness Hub Logo winner: The Forbes High School Wellness Hub is being developed by the Forbes High School leadership team to provide community and welfare services to students to ensure they are holistically supported at the school. The initiative is still in its implementation phase with an official opening to be held early next year. To help promote the Wellness Hub, a competition was held to design an appropriate logo for the hub. The school had a fantastic response from the students with Year 9 student Tessa Pymont winning the major prize. Montana Palazzi and Jake Ellison received runner-up awards. Tessa won an iPad, and her design will be used on all signage in the school and the wider community.
vice database as another means of communicating with the community. Text messages sent will include notifications such as closure of sporting fields, road closures and upcoming events, as well as important information during flooding or other emergency situations. If you would like to be included on the SMS Notification Service database, please email your mobile number to Communications Officer Amy Millerd at amy.millerd@ forbes.nsw.gov.au or call 6850 2361. Boscars public voting is on: After a busy submission period, entries for The Boscars 2016 business awards have now closed. As our independent judges get to work, it’s time to launch public voting for the People’s Choice awards. The two People’s Choice awards recognise Forbes’ favourite Tradie and the town’s most popular business as voted by the customers! It’s up to you Forbes, so head to The Boscars www.forbesbusinesschamber. webpage com.au/boscars to access the online voting form. It’s quick and anonymous, simply nominate your favourite tradie and/ or business currently operating within the Forbes Shire Council area. Voting closes at 5pm Monday, 26th September 2016.
Leone Morrison & Barbara Waterhouse: We have always loved local produce. I was really impressed with the markets. (Barbara used to live in Forbes and is visiting from Queensland.)
Bailey Harrison, Brenda Robb & Linsey Scott: We love the fresh local produce on offer and it is a great meeting place to catch up with everyone.
Forbes and District Historical Society: At the recent AGM of the Forbes and District Historical Society the following main office bearers were elected: President: Bruce Adams, Secretary: Susan Stewart and Treasurer: David Palmer. A display case is being built for the Ivel Tractor. We hope to have it back in the museum by December. SMS Service: Forbes Shire Council is currently updating its SMS Notification Ser-
Why do you like supporting the Forbes Farmers Markets?
Birdee Sideris and Angus Hannelly from Red Bend Catholic College are the Salt to the Wound duo and performed at their school’s stand at the Parkes Show this week.
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A.A.Blatch Cultivates Relationships With Farmers A.A.Blatch in Parkes, founded by Allan A Blatch (senior) in 1952, was recently taken over by Allan A Blatch (junior) and Susie to keep the business in the family for a third generation. Allan and Susie bought out Allan’s parents, Warren and Nancye Blatch, in 2015 after moving to Parkes from England. “Our business is different to many others as we are not just here for a quick sale, but to build relationships with farmers over generations. Many people remember coming here with their grandparents in the 1950s – so we have fifth generation customers,” said Allan. A.A.Blatch is a one-stop shop for bearings and power transmission, and automotive and agricultural spare parts. “Whether it’s a clutch for a header, a diesel engine rebuild kit for a truck, a suspension lift-kit for a Landcruiser or the world’s finest triple-lip bearings for your prized machinery; A.A.Blatch has you covered.” In addition it is an exclusive distributor for Black Bearings by NTN Japan, and Tsubaki chains, as well as an official distributor for premium bearing brands including NTN, Timken-Fafnir and NSK. It is also an official distributor for Gates belts, Fleetguard filtration, Drivetech 4X4, All States Trailer
THE TEAM… Allan Blatch (middle) with Michael Davies (left) and “new” Michael Lennox (right).
spares, Kerrick Pressure Cleaners, Exedy Clutch, Engine Australia, Neil’s Parts, Bareco, Narva and many more. “At A.A.Blatch we try and minimise customer’s downtime. We have three daily deliveries to Forbes, Peak Hill and Dubbo, two daily deliveries to Condobolin, and a daily plane delivery to Lake Cargelligo. “We have won over many far-flung cus-
tomers by getting a parcel collected at 8am in Parkes and delivered by 11.30 to Lake Cargelligo on the plane,” said Allan. “We use overnight freight to just about anywhere in Australia!” Allan and his team are looking forward to the business’ 65th anniversary next year and serving the farming community well into the future.
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Mock Crash Produces Hard-Hitting Experience More than 500 Year 10 students from 10 high schools across the Forbes, Parkes and Lachlan Shire Council areas attended this year’s mock car crash demonstration in Parkes last week. Road Safety and Injury Prevention Officer for the Councils, Logan Dolbel, said the demonstration provided valuable insight into the aftermath of a vehicle accident. “The mock crash pre-lessons and car crash demonstration is an important part of our local Road Safety program, aiming to improve the attitudes and behaviours of young drivers and passengers as they start to get their licences and gain experience on our roads.” The event began with a short film showing the moments leading up to an accident; a car full of teens driving home the morning after a party, the driver misjudged a bend and hit a tree. The curtains then pulled back to reveal the car wreck, and the students watched a live actors dealt with the aftermath. A full emergency response involving NSW Police, NSW Ambulance and Parkes SES performed their roles with local youth actors playing the roles of the crash victims. “The actors, emergency services, and all those involved were really excited. Having a live audience really lifts the performance of
our actors and allows them to showcase all their hard work and commitment over the past months, “ said Logan. It is an emotional experience, giving students a unique opportunity to witness a full emergency response. The demonstration is part of the NOT A STATISTIC! Youth Driver Education Program, which has been developed in response to crash data that shows young drivers are over-represented in road crashes across the state. In NSW drivers under the age of 25 hold a relatively small portion of licences, but are involved in a large portion of crashes.
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PHOENIX Competition
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:
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FORBES SHIRE COUNCIL “Serving the Community” Public Notices
NEXT COUNCIL MEETING TO BE HELD 1PM THURSDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER PUBLIC WELCOME LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS 2016 Saturday 10th September. Pre Poll voting will be available from Monday 29th August until Friday 9th September in the Council Chambers from 8.30am.
REQUEST FOR TENDER NOTICE 2016/9 Provision of Cleaning Services (Office Buildings) Tenders are invited for the provision of Cleaning Services (Office Buildings). Tenders, addressed to the General Manager, are to be lodged by 4.00pm Thursday 8th September, 2016. For further information please contact Council’s Facilities Maintenance Supervisor, Mark Willis, on 02 6850 2892 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.
DISPOSE OF YOUR UNWANTED AG CHEMICALS – CHEMCLEAR NSW State Collection – Oct 2016. Bookings Essential – Register by 2 September 2016 www.chemclear.com.au or 1800 008 182. Two collection types: Free and Fee-Applicable. See chemclear website for eligibility details.
NOTIFICATION OF ROADWORKS NEWELL HIGHWAY 31KM SOUTH OF FORBES 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.
POSITIONS VACANT Labourer Due to a vacancy in our workforce, Forbes Shire Council is seeking a motivated individual to join the Engineering team in the field of civil construction and maintenance. You will be required to undertake a variety of various labouring duties including concreting, road and roadside maintenance as well as stormwater drainage and construction. Contact: Danial Speer, Manager Engineering Services on 6850 2874 Applications Close: 5pm, Friday 16 September 2016 Development Engineer (Contract Position – 6 Months) Forbes Shire Council is seeking a qualified Engineer to participate in a fixed term contract within the Technical Services Department. The core responsibilities of this role will include design work and Engineering Development Assessments. Contact: John Zannes, Director Engineering and Technical Services on 6850 2874 Applications Close: 5pm, Friday 30th September 2016 To apply for above positions: Visit http://www.forbes.nsw.gov.au A direct link will also be provided directing all applicants to Scout, a web based recruitment application.
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.
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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Council Elections 2016
Meet your Candidates
• Family values • Local business owner • Promote employment opportunities • Promote economic development
• Sound financial knowledge • Represents all Shire residents • Encourage new industries • Improve sports facilities • Increase tourism
FORBES SHIRE COUNCIL ELECTION You must vote for at least four additional candidates starting with the number 2
Vote 1 CLIFTON, Grant
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CONTINUE TO PROVIDE SOUND POLICY AND LEADERSHIP FOR THE PEOPLE OF FORBES SHIRE “ In the business of hospitality you get to associate with all ages and walks of life my aim is to always listen and represent the whole community to the best of my ability to make sure Forbes continues to grow, move forward and prosper well into the future” Grant Clifton Authorised by Grant Clifton, 7 Court Street Forbes NSW 2871
DENNIS BOOTH I have learnt a lot on Council in the past four years yet I had previously been a Councillor in Darwin and served on a Council staff for another four years as its Public Relations Manager. I acknowledge the hard work of the two Mayors of the past four years, the late Ron Penny and of course Phyllis Miller, the other Councillors and particularly the hard working staff of the Shire Council.
But it is time to move forward and I believe the next year to two years could be critical for this Council as we know it because we are still not out of the woods re possible amalgamation.
It means we need to grow our town not only in more business opportunities but in population growth and that means seeking out land for developers to plan subdivisions that will show we are intent on growing.
We need to prosper businesses by providing tourism opportunities that will encourage spending in this town not only a half or daily visit as tourists but visitors staying on attending big events that will greatly boost the economy as does the Elvis Festival in Parkes. What Council does need to do more is communicate better with the people and I see no reason why if Council can do an annual report on itself that it cannot do an annual report open to the public in a forum where they can ask questions.
The fact is it is the community who votes in Councillors to represent them and the more transparent you are with them the more likely they are to feel you are doing a good job and have their wholehearted support. So as my How to Vote leaflet says, Council needs to listen, talk and tell the people more!
Authorised by Dennis Booth, 25 Facey Street, Forbes
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Council Elections 2016
Meet your Candidates
Vote 1 for a candidate who will always put Forbes first
Vote 1 Graeme Miller
As a lifelong resident of Forbes and a Councillor for eight years, and Deputy Mayor for five years, I understand the vital importance of the Council to the community of Forbes. I’ve got the experience, knowledge, and dedication to fight for a better Forbes for everyone.
• I will listen to the community and respect people’s opinions • I will give leadership with vision • I am progressively seeking to increase industry • I will be financially responsible • I will seek value for ratepayers’ dollars • I will show good governance. Authorised By Graeme Miller 124 Calarie Rd,Forbes,NSW 2871
Vote 1 Grant Neilson Putting Forbes First along with its Ratepayers & Residents The people of Forbes deserve a Council that goes above and beyond for the future of our town. It’s now time for a team that will work together for the benefit of Forbes.
There is an element in the current Council who in my opinion lack the vision and experience to see this town grow and prosper. The town has lost some viable employment opportunities early in this Council’s term. I have served the Forbes Community for a number of years including the P & D (Business Chamber) for 4 years, the SES for 14 years and the MDRA for 4 years. Our town needs further growth and employment opportunities for our youth along with land and housing.
I promise to work for the future of Forbes. Authorised by Grant Neilson, 32 McDonnell St, Forbes
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Meet your Candidates Councillor Candidates On Stage
One of the biggest crowds ever turned up for the Meet the Councillor Candidates evening at the Forbes Services Memorial Club on Tuesday night when more than 180 people attended. The evening was organised by the Forbes Business Chamber with Margaret Duggan acting as facilitator. All 17 candidates were present and each person had two and a half minutes to present a case for why they should be elected as a councilor at the Local Government Elections on 10th September. Eight of the candidates are current councilors standing for re-election. The candidates talked passionately about a variety of issues they would focus on with
tourism, economic development, housing, rural and water issues the main ones. There were several promises to work towards a more transparent council that would listen to residents and involve them more in decision making, working on further improvement of medical services, being a voice for the youth, helping people, better internet services, keeping government services in town and long-term employment opportunities for young people. During question time there was a lot of discussion about the importance of attracting smaller businesses to town, selling Forbes as a tree change destination and the need for more local education opportunities.
VOTE 1 Dianne Decker amjp
The 17 candidates: At the back from the left are Michele Herbert, Grant Clifton, Michelle Mahlo, Dennis Booth, Aidan Clarke, Mark Pietsch, Phyllis Miller, Susan Chau and Brian Mattiske. In front are Dianne Decker, Jeffrey Nicholson, Grans Neilsen, Steven Karaitiana, Graeme Miller, Jennifer Webb, Chris Roylance and Michael Jelbart.
• Experienced proven problem solver • Will always try my best • Prepared to speak up • Lifelong resident and well travelled • Farmer’s daughter, wife and farmer • Mother and long caring career
Authorised by Dianne Decker AMJP, 124 Greens Road, Forbes
Vote 1 Brian MATTISKE I am Brian Mattiske. I have lived in Forbes all my life. My family is among the early settlers in the Forbes district. They have been involved in mixed farming since the late 1800’s. My son and I still farm the property my father purchased in the 1940’s. We enjoy being involved in mixed farming and irrigation. I am the only full time farmer nominated for Council fighting for rural issues. I have thoroughly enjoyed being a Councillor on the Forbes Shire Council during the last four years. During this time working as a team we have seen many developments and improvements; • Central West Industrial Park progressing well with all blocks in Stage 1 sold (McClintock, Hutcheon & Pearce and Others.) • Bunnings, Spotlight and Cafe Aglio & Olio opened and attracting customers. • More development in Landrace Street. • New Hospital opened and in use including hard fought for CT scanner. • Expansion of Forbes Medical Centre near completion. • Northern By Pass nearing completion. • Improved ease of obtaining wide load permits.
• Road Train access from Highway to Red Bend Silos completed. • Opening of some roads for B-Doubles and Road Trains with permits. Being a farmer and irrigator, water issues are important to me. • I am very interested in water issues within the Forbes Shire, water being used for irrigation and for mining. With mining we need to work with the mines. We need to remember that the mines could be gone tomorrow. • I will listen carefully to the problems and concerns you have with Council. With your opinions, this Council can give leadership with vision and direction. • For our town to grow we need to actively seek new industries (Commercial, Indutrial and Rural). By attracting these new industries we can create more employment and growth. I have a great passion for our beautiful town and wonderful proactive community. In conclusion I would like to take this opportunity to remind voters...
Authorised by Brian Mattiske, Yarraville, 6342 Newell Highway, Forbes NSW 2871
I HAVE FORBES AT HEART, YOU AT HEART AND I WILL LISTEN TO YOUR CONCERNS. GIVE ME A CHANCE. VOTE 1 BRIAN MATTISKE
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Only 7 More Sleeps Until The Forbes Show
You still have time to pay new membership fees before the big rush for the cut-off date on Wednesday, 7th September. The membership fee is absolutely worth the money, and allows you to get the full benefit of all of the happenings at the Show. Annual membership is $40, which covers entry for you, one guest and school-aged children on both days of the show, plus parking in the Pony Club Grounds. Single membership is $30 and covers one adult and three school-aged children. Make your dollar go further and buy a $30 sheet of tickets for only $25 no later than Thursday. These tickets can be used for rides, as well as showman’s food stalls and sideshow alley. For people entering the Pavilion events, avoid the Thursday morning rush for entry tickets by picking them up at the Show Office between 9.30am to 3.30pm on week-
days, or from the Glass Menagerie on Templar Street. Remember to check the schedule for the exact time sections close if you are bringing entries in on Thursday morning. The entertainment programme will be posted on the Forbes Show Facebook page, as well as any updates. For any enquiries call Julie Hurkett on 6852 1311.
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Am I Normal?
Next week is Women’s Health Week and this year will focus on health, learning more and taking action. Women are great talkers but when it comes to talking about health it becomes a grey area, so this week is all about promoting discussion around specific health issues among women. This year’s theme is Am I Normal? At some stage throughout every woman’s life this question is asked whether it be about size, image, mental health or sex. These questions are completely normal and women should feel comfortable talking about them. During the week there is a free online event as well as other live events across the country to encourage women to talk about these issues and to offer advice to assist women. Jean Hailes have been conducting research to find what women are most concerned about when it comes to their health. A survey of over 3,200 women from all ages revealed these top five issues: • 23% weight management • 17% female specific cancers
• 15% mental and emotional health • 9% menopause • 8% chronic pain With these issues in mind how many can you relate to? The biggest concern is weight management and it’s no wonder with over 11 million women in Australia, more than half of them are overweight. Most of society wants to loose a few kilograms here and there but why aren’t we doing more? Often we all throw out the excuses that we are too busy or too tired, yet exercising gives you more energy and produces endorphins that trigger a positive feeling, according to WebMD. Taking the initial step is the hardest but with this being a top concern for women’s health it is an important issue to tackle. Other issues revealed that only 65% of women don’t have regular sexual health checks. This week serves as a reminder to getting these important check ups done to ensure the overall health of your body. “If a woman is in good health, her family, community and the society around her also benefit,” Jean Hailes said.
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As the warmer months approach it is time to get into the garden. A few early preparations now will benefit in the long run. Over winter, lawns can be a bit neglected so spring is the perfect time to get them looking great again. It is recommended to rake through your lawn to get rid of any dead growth or debris. This will allow you to see any bare patches that can be fixed. To fill in these spots rake well, sprinkle with grass seeds that have already been mixed up with soil in a bucket, and water well until seed germinates. Pruning is an important part of looking after your plants so get those secateurs out and start cutting. Prune away any dead or damaged branches to allow for new growth to come through. It is important to prune roses and fruit trees before they start to bud to ensure you still have your spring flowers and crops. Planting in spring is a great chance to have a vegetable patch to have pickings for the warmer months. Seeds that are ideal to plant this time of the year are: peas, spinach, lettuce, leeks, tomatoes, carrots, zucchinis and beetroot. A herb patch would also be a great addition to your garden to provide you with those fresh ingredients to toss through any meal. Seeds to plant in your herb patch for this time of the year would be basil, coriander, dill, mint and parsley as they all thrive as we approach summer. Fruits to plant now would be
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strawberries and raspberries to allow you to have a good crop in time for Christmas. Flowers to consider planting for those summer colours would be Alyssums, Begonias, Californian Poppy, Celosias, Gerberas and Perennials. With frosts still looming be sure to cover any new plants with a bucket or box to help protect them. Weeding is always a tedious task but it is important to get on top of so that they don’t take over your garden. With all of the rain we have had over the winter months weeds should be relatively easy to pull out now. Once weeding is done lay down mulch as this will help with water conservation, reducing weeds, maintaining soil temperature and adds organic matter to the soil. Mulch should be laid at approximately 3-4 inches and plastic sheeting can be added to the beds to help minimise the emergence of weeds. When adding mulch around fruit trees be sure to keep the mulch a few inches from the trunk to prevent rotting. Gardening not only reconnects you with the earth but has loads of health benefits too, so be sure to get out into the garden this spring. By Taneil Thornberry
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Building or renovating a house involves many decisions. One of which is choosing the right windows for your house. Here are some pointers to help decide on the ideal windows for all your needs. 1) Which room is the window for? It is a simple question, but necessary to ask before making a decision. Different rooms require different types of windows. Some windows are more suited to particular applications than others. Room design, style and purpose should be considered prior to any final decision.
3) What is your design style? Once you have considered the practical components, you can have fun choosing the design elements. Window design can compliment the overall design of the home. Colour is also an important element. 4) What type of material? There are two main options for windows and doors: aluminium and timber. Material choice often relates to design style. 5) How important is sustainability? Smart window and glass choices can fill rooms with light all year round, and assist with sustainable design and living that can even save you money in the long run. 6) What is the budget? Glassplace can cater to budgets of all sizes. This allows both the budget mindful and those with a bit extra to customize window and door combination for their project. Hopefully these points will help you decide. For more information on the options available visit the Glassplace showroom at 4 Clarke Street, or visit our website at www.glassplace.com.au.
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GOLDENTaste Lillypilly 2015 Noble Blend won gold in the Dessert Style class at the NSW Small Winemakers Wine Show held in Forbes last week. Lillypilly is in the Riverina region. The Noble Blend has a deep gold colour, floral honey aromas with apricot and cumquat.
Don’t forget the Forbes Show on 9th and 10th September! Open 9am Friday and Saturday – loads of entertainment, fresh produce, local stalls, animal farm, rides, Side Show Alley, exhibitions and more!
CAUGHTOut! MOVIEMagic t from Parkes and Matthew Congratulations! - Rachel Westcot Friday night and decided Craig from Forbes were engaged last 500 wines at the NSW to celebrate surrounded by more than event! Small Winemakers Public Tasting
Ghostbusters makes its long-awaited return, rebooted with a cast of hilarious new characters thirty years after the beloved original franchise took the world by storm. This summer, they’re here to save the world! Catch the movie at the FSMC Cinema in Forbes.
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Forbes Netball Association Representative coaching and assistant coaching positions 2017: Opens team in W/CW state league competition in March/April. 17U team in the NNSW State Championships in June. 12, 13, 14 and 15 yrs teams in NNSW State Age Championships in July. Email application to secretary.forbesnetball@gmail.com by 15 September 2016. Include coaching qualifications, experience and playing experience.
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THE ANGLICAN PARISH OF FORBES "BEING COMMITTED TO FOLLOWING CHRIST" Services at St John’s Anglican Church Friday 2nd September 10.00am Holy Communion Rev Geoffrey McAuliffe Sunday 4th September 7.30am Holy Communion Rev Geoffrey McAuliffe Sunday 4th September 9.30am Family Service with Holy Communion Parish Office: Open 9am to 1pm Monday, Tuesday & Thursday. Closed Public Holidays Phone: 6851 1544 Rectory: 6851 1313
3:00pm Suicide Squad 5:20pm Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie 7:10pm Ghostbusters MONDAY 5TH SEPTEMBER 10:45am Ghostbusters 1:10pm Bad Moms 3:20pm Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie 5:15pm Bad Moms 7:10pm Suicide Squad TUESDAY 6TH SEPTEMBER 10:45am Bad Moms Mums ‘n Bubs 1:00pm Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie 3:00pm Suicide Squad 5:20pm Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie 7:10pm Ghostbusters WEDNESDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER 10:45am Me Before You 1:00pm The BFG 3:10pm Ghostbusters 5:20pm Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie 7:10pm Suicide Squad
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Rosie Hurford and Annabelle Dwyer dressed up for the Mini Olympics at Forbes Public School.
A good crowd turned out for the 25th celebration of the Small Winemakers Show Public Tasting last Friday night. Pictured are Mark Watts (middle), of the show committee, with Di Brennan (left) and Deb Freebairn (right).
Peter Jones and Leigh Bartholomaeus enjoyed the Public Tasting event.
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WHAT’S On
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. 2 Sep The Adult Survivors of Child Abuse: Cowra Support Group at 12:30pm. Open to all survivors of any community. If interested contact Pascale on 6342 1612. Members travel from Canberra, Temora, Forbes, and Eugowra. More details at http://www.itmatters.com.au/childAbuse_support_Cowra.html 3 Sep Trundle Bush Tucker Day @ Trundle Showground. Featuring Troy CassarDaley and Jade Martin Band, Tickets on sale now Adults $30, School Kids $5 and Under 5s FREE visit www.trundlebushtuckerday.com 3 Sep Forbes Show Ball 7pm @ Town Hall, tickets $70. Dress code is Black Tie with a touch of sparkle. 5 Sep Neighbourhood Watch Meeting 7pm @ Forbes Services Memorial Club 6 Sep
Coota Park Blue E Annual On Property Production Sale From 2pm. 45 Bulls & 20 E-females (with Blue-E Calves at foot). Phone Jon 0429 450 326 or Nick 0488 190 726 or visit www.bluee.net.au for more information. 6 Sep Felix Rams on Property Sale @ 349 Adams Lane, Greenthorpe from 1.30pm. Offering 140 Poll Dorsets and 45 White Suffolks. Catalogues at www.felixrams.com.au or call Rodney Watt on 0417 499 204. 7 Sep Winyar Merino & Poll Merino Stud Sale. Inspections from 10am with Sale commencing at 1.00pm. 7 Sep Bavarian Crocheting Workshop @ Forbes Handicraft Centre. 11am-1pm, $5 per person. 8 Sep Shorthorn Central Bull Sale 40 Quality Bulls by leading studs Coonardoo, Kinloch, Moombi, Polldale, Ronelle Park, TROJON and Southern Cross Shorthorns. 1pm @ “Chindwarra” 381 Thurungle Rd, Forbes. For more info call Trent Johnstone 0438 522 198. 9-10 Sep 141st Forbes Show @ Forbes Showgrounds. From 8.30am each day. Cost: Early bird tickets 2 day admission: Family $40 before 7 Sept, $30 single (1 adult + up to 3 school aged children) Gate prices: adults $15, children $8, pensioners (with concession card) $8, family $50 (2 days) or $40 for 1 day. Make sure you get along for two great family days out. All your favourite attractions and events including Sideshow Alley, Miss Showgirl, horse riding, dog and ute show, yard dog trials, shearing comp, the Grand Parade at 3pm and fireworks in the evening, plus much more. And don’t miss the “ShowMow” – Lawnmower racing event (Saturday only). For more information contact the show office on 6852 1311 or visit www.forbesshow.com/ or check out their Facebook page Show Schedules are available on the website/Facebook page. Early bird tickets available at the Show Office prior to Wednesday 7 September. 10 Sep Local Government Election Day @ Forbes Town Hall from 8am-6pm 15-19 Sep
17 Sep 20 Sep 24 Sep 25 Sep Amy Millerd (left) of the show committee, having a social moment with Cathy Williams and Alistair Lunn at the Public Tasting.
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Bulky Waste Clean Up: Place bulky waste neatly on the kerb, Collections will begin on Monday morning. Council is providing a bulky waste collection for Forbes Shire residents. The volume of your waste shouldn’t exceed more than 1 standard (6’x4’) level box trailer. For a full list of what is and is not acceptable visit www.forbes.nsw.gov.au Contact JR Richards 1300 725 415. Wine Show Presentation Dinner 7pm @Forbes Town Hall, $125 pp, includes a 5 coarse meal. Forbes Show Committee meeting @Vandenberg Hotel at 7.30pm. Forbes Farmers Markets @ Victoria Park from 8am-4pm
Wirrinya Picnic Day @ Wirrinya. Gates open 10am at the shed, and races start at 10.30. Entry is free. All are welcome. Lunch will be available. There will be children’s activities and races. There will be a billy boil, 50/50 draw and novelty events with an Olympic theme. For any enquiries call Wendy on 0428871970 or check us out on Facebook.
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AT THE BOX OFFICE with Brayden MOVIE REVIEW
Me Before You Me Before You is based on the best-selling novel by Jojo Moyes. Louisa Clark is a 26-year-old woman who lives with her middle-class family in a smallish house. Louisa worked at the local butter bun bakery until it was forced to shut down. Desperate to find a job, Louisa becomes a caregiver to Will Traynor, a multi millionaire who became a quadriplegic after a freak accident. Will does everything in his power to ensure Louisa has a hard time settling into her
new job, while he is also trying to come to terms with his life. The movie was good, but there were some scenes that made me sad and cry a lot. I give it 3 stars. This film is rated PG.
Movie tickets for Brayden and a colleague to attend the movies are paid for by the Forbes Phoenix.
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Netball Night Competition Starting
SUNNY… Milton Cartwright and Garry Collits enjoyed playing golf in the sunshine last weekend.
Golfers Relish The Sunny Weather
Alf Davies and Ron Morris won the A and B divisions respectively of last Saturday’s Individual Stroke event, sponsored by Complete Plumbing. Alf won with a very well-crafted 70 nett. His driving was nearly immaculate every time. Brian Doyle was unlucky to be runner-up, being shifted into second spot by virtue of a count back. In the B division, it was also a close event with Ron taking the honours with a nett 71, followed by Geoff Drane with nett 72. Ron was his usual tidy scorer, while Geoff Drane played like a resurgent demon possessed with magical skill. The scores were higher than expected given the good conditions with a field of 45 players enjoying their wander around the course. The ball sweep went to 74 nett on count back, being given to those above plus: 71 – P Nixon; 72 – R Nixon; 73 – T Cogswell, P Pymont, B Parker; 74 – L O’Connor and B Squires. The NTP’s went to: 9th – A Davies; 18th – D Culley. Neither got their ‘2’, but Alf scored a lovely ‘2’ on the 3rd, by chipping in. Overall there were only four 2’s. Sunday’s Stableford Medley, played in
balmy conditions with dollops of warming sunshine, was won by Libby Godden with 38 points from a field of 12 players. Jill Cripps finished as runner-up with 37 points, on count back from three other players. The NTP’s went to: 9th B Drabsch and 18th L Godden. Neither managed a ‘2’, and nor did anybody else. The ball sweep went to 37, and was picked up by Ray Taylor, Scott Kirkman and Craig Barrett, who all played in the same group. With some good weather of recent weeks, there were finally enough cards returned to sort out the Winter Individual Comp. These results cover the period from 10th July to 28th August, just showing how difficult it has been. The eventual winner was Bede Tooth with 34 nett, and this achieved on a day that did not assist him with sunshine or balmy conditions. Balls go to Stuart French (35), Ethel Coombs (36) and Fran Smith (37). Daniel will be running a Junior Golf Camp on 28th and 29th September in the school holidays. Contact him on 6851 1554 for details. By Short Putt
Players looking for teams, or teams looking for players should contact Secretary, Lyn Ford on email secretary.forbesnetball@ gmail.com There is half a team of ladies who are playing mixed and would like to play in the ladies competition. Anyone interested should contact Lyn. All nominations must be in by tomorrow. Ladies may play in both mixed and ladies competitions. Times for rounds are at 6, 7, and 8pm every Wednesday night, except through the school holidays when no competition is played. Players wanting to register for 2016, and need assistance should contact Registrar Kerrie Priest. Any player who is already registered with NNSW will only need to pay the $40 competition fee per player per team. Players must be attending secondary school as minimum age, to open ladies and men.
New Basketball Committee Congratulations to the Forbes Basketball Association’s newly elected committee. The executive committee are: President: Cindy Bell Vice-President: Gavin Montgomery Secretary: Marion Shepard Treasurer: Kristy Smith Registrar: Rebecca Howarth Publicity Officer: Cindy Bell Development Officer: Kristy Smith. The non-executive committee are Grants Officers: Mark Pietsch and Karen Bryant, Competition Coordinators: Kristy Smith and Rebecca Howarth, Grounds man: Gavin Montgomery, Aussie Hoops Coordinator: Kristy Smith, Uniform Coordinator: Kerrie Priest, Child Protection Officer: Linda Rees and First Aid Officer: Karen Bryant. Thank you to everyone who attended. A strong future lays ahead for basketball in Forbes.
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