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Friday 14 October 2016
ISSUE 65
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GROWING… Small Business Minister, Michael McCormack (middle) with Forbes Deputy Mayor, Grant Clifton (left) and Forbes Shire Council General Manager, Danny Green (right) at the Central West Livestock Exchange.
$1.5 Million For Saleyards Expansion
The Forbes Shire Council will receive $1.5 million for much needed upgrades to expand the Central West Livestock Exchange (CWLE) increasing througout capacity, productivity and turnaround times. “It was third time lucky,” said Forbes Mayor, Graeme Miller, and thanked the Grants Officer of the Council for his persistence in applying to the National Stronger Regions Fund (NSRF). Graeme said numbers at the CWLE had grown over capacity and that the expansion would allow for another 600 to 800 head of cattle. “This would be a lot better for the presentation of vendors, as well as animal welfare.” The CWLE is one of three projects in the Central West to share in more than $4.2 million in Federal funding unveiled by the Small Business Minister and Riverina MP,
Michael McCormack, last week. The other two projects are extensions to the Parkes Regional Airport and Wagga Wagga’s Kurrajong Waratah. Michael said the three projects would deliver a vital economic boost to the region, as well as enhance future job and investment opportunities throughout the Riverina and Central West. “I know the investment in Parkes and Forbes is critical in giving the region’s small businesses – a third of which are farmers – the infrastructure and services they need to continue to grow into the future,” Michael said. Under Round 3 of the NSRF, 67 projects across the nation will receive funding. The Central West has received $17.7 million in Rounds 1, 2 and 3.
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THUMBS UP... THUMBS DOWN COUNCIL COMMENTS The Lachlan River continues to drop and the water is receding very slowly. Most of our arterial roads should be open by the end of the week, which will be a relief for all involved. Last week I attended the Newell Highway Taskforce meeting in Dubbo. The taskforce will send a delegation to the Federal Government with the aim of seeking funding to flood proof the Newell Highway at Marsden and Lake Cowal. The Newell Highway is now closed and will remain closed for some weeks. This is having a detrimental effect on towns along the highway. Next week a number of Councillors and the General Manager will be visiting the Local Government Association Conference in Wollongong. This is an important occasion and one of our new Councillors, Councillor Jenny Webb, will be attending. We will report back when we return. Council business is back in full swing after the induction of our new Councillors and our first briefing session. The new briefing sessions have replaced Works and Services Committee meetings and I was very pleased to see the interaction between new and old Councillors. Our Grants Officer Andrew Rawsthorne has recently been successful in gaining significant funds for projects in the Forbes community. This financial year Forbes Shire Council has successfully gained grants for five projects totalling $2,416 million. There are over 30 grant applications pending with a total value of almost $2 million. It looks like being another good year for grants in the Forbes Shire. Mayor Graeme Miller
THUMBS UP To Mike Baird and Troy Grant for admitting their mistakes in relation to Greyhound Racing and reversing the ban. It takes a certain type of person to admit their mistakes and to do this shows the caliber of the two leaders.
THUMBS UP To all the people who are working hard to create awareness during Mental Health Month.
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Summer Is The Time For Fly Screens With the advent of summer combined with the big rains we have experienced during winter, it is time to think about ensuring that your fly screens are in place and don’t need repairing. Mosquitoes will be prevalent, as you have already experienced, and more so than in other years. It is best to get in early to make sure they don’t become a major annoyance. There is nothing worse than a mozzie flying around your head at night. JD’s Glass and Glazing are only a call away. They can give you a measure and quote and have fly screens installed within a couple of weeks. Security doors are a necessity for sum-
mer too, and while you are at it, look at replacing your shower screen too. At JD’s they have a large range to choose from. Call JD’s Glass and Glazing today on 6851 1402.
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QUESTION of the week
The design for the new playground at Hughie Wilson Park.
Upgrade for park: Forbes Shire Council will upgrade the playground equipment at Hughie Wilson Park in Elizabeth Street. The existing playground will be demolished and replaced with new equipment featuring a gyro disc, a t-swing with a toddler seat and climbing equipment with a slide. The upgrade, to start on 17th October, is part of Council’s 15-year replacement program, and should be ready by the end of the month. “The upgrades to Apex Lakeside Park and Nelson Park have been very well received by the community,” General Manager, Danny Green, said. Long lunch by the lake: Come and enjoy a two course luncheon to help raise funds for a mobile Physio Touch machine for Forbes and Parkes Hospitals on Sunday, 13th November in Lions Park at 12:30pm. The guest speaker is Dianne Green, McGrath Breast Cancer Nurse. Tickets are $80 per person and includes a gourmet BBQ and dessert provided by Peter Ashcroft, beer, wine and soft drinks, as well as entertainment by Adam Enslow. There will also be raffle tickets for sale in a monster raffle. Bookings close on 9th November. Contact debbie@roylances.com.au. Forbes Neighbourhood Watch: Winners of the 100 club Sheet nr 6: 1st H. Payseno $60; 2nd Lach Reynolds $25; Roselee White $15; Sheet nr 7: 1st Peter Robb $60;
2nd Monica Wren $25; 3rd Gloria Haley $15. Our 2nd Forbes Home Security and Safety Expo is on 16th October at Bunnings. The closing date for the Forbes Community Safety Art Competition is on Friday, 21st October. Entries can be handed in at local schools. Try for Five: Cancer Council NSW is challenging families to boost their daily vegetable intake during National Nutrition Week next week. Eating more vegetables is a great way to boost overall health and adding more fibre-rich food can have lifelong cancer prevention benefits,” said a spokesperson. St Laurence’s Art Exhibition: Tonight at 6pm is the St Laurence’s Art Exhibition at the School Hall in Dalton St. Entry is $5 and includes 2 tickets in the lucky door prize and a complimentary champagne/beer and nibbles on arrival. Artists’ work on exhibit include Liz Ledbrook, Pam Thomson, Klara Ward, Bec Bennett, Rosie Johnston, Katie Ragg, Kellie Hanley, Sampa Bhakta, Karen Ritchie, Jan Ashe, Jan Martin and Ray Thorpe. James Whalan of the Forbes Conservatorium will provide music. There will be an auction, as well as a student art competition.
A Summer’s Day in Sofala by Col Darley will be auctioned at the St Laurence’s Art Exhibition tonight.
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Has the floods affected your business?
Lachlan Wright - Pitt Stop Café: Yes it has a bit. We are down on takings as many people could not get to town and roads were closed. I am glad the waters are receding so we can go back to normal.
Martin Cahill – Cahill’s Footwear: Yes it has for about two weeks. Although we’ve been selling lots of gumboots and workboots, people were more worried about stocking up on food and did not want to buy shoes. We have many customers from surrounding areas, and they could not get to town. Unfortunately the media sensationalised the flood saying the town was cut in two.
Shannon Birmingham – Forbes Central Butchery: Yes it has been pretty bad – no one came shopping for two to three weeks. It is still very quiet, but slowly picking up again.
Cheers To The Orange Wine Festival
The Orange Wine Region has a lot to celebrate: 20 years of being a certified wine region, fantastic vintages, high ratings in the Halliday Wine Companion and a number of wines winning ten trophies at wine shows around NSW recently. The Festival has over 90 events. The tasting event at the Showground Pavilion on Friday, 14th October has a record of 328 entries. The wines will be matched with delicious food prepared by The Agrestic Grocer. Don’t forget Wine Central, Monday to Thursday at the Union Bank from 5.30pm for a free tasting of a range of varieties. A new event is the Mixed Dozen Portraits of the Winemakers of Orange, at The Barracks Galleries & Studios on Peisley Street. There is the inaugural Vino Velo - cycle two of the region’s wine trails, finishing with lunch at a winery. Joins thousands at the Orange Wine Festival Wine and Food Night Market on Friday, 21st October at Robertson Park. Visit the website www.orangwinefestival.com.au for more information or download the full program http://www.emagcloud.com/brandorange/OrangeWineFestival2016/
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Face Lift For Flannery’s Flannery’s Pharmacy is getting a complete face lift for the first time since 1994. “We are very excited to be getting a brand new store,” said Manager Debbie Prior. She said since the merger of Flannery’s and Michael’s Amcal Pharmacy 12 years ago and the move to Rankin Street, the shop had never had an update. “We are putting in automatic doors in front and for the back door at the moment, and next week we will start with a complete new refit inside. This will include three new consultation rooms for professional services and a nurses clinic room.” While the new fixtures and fittings are being done, business will be done from half a store. “We apologise for any inconvenience this might cause, but hope customers will see the benefit of the new shop when it is all done by early December,” said Debbie. Once all the work is done, the new shop will be launched with an exciting range of new Christmas stock.
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win a family pass to Forbes Services Club Cinema Michelle Grace is busy preparing for the refit to start next week.
BASHERS roll through Forbes
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:
A colourful convoy of Variety Bash cars came through Forbes last Friday as part of their 3,000 km journey to raise money for sick children or children with special needs. The 10-day trip ended at the Bathurst 1000.
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FORBES SHIRE COUNCIL “Serving the Community” Public Notices
NEXT COUNCIL MEETING TO BE HELD 1PM THURSDAY 20TH OCTOBER PUBLIC WELCOME COMMUNITY GARDEN WORKING BEE SATURDAY 15 OCTOBER
BULKY WASTE PICKUP
The Forbes Riverside Community Garden is having a working bee this Saturday 15 October. It will be from 9:00am until midday down at Community Garden Club House on Reymond St. opposite the Apex Caravan Park. There will be a small morning tea and meeting of the Community Garden’s members, so this will be a great way for people to learn about what goes on at the Community Garden and to sign up for membership if interested. There are also garden beds available for anyone who wishes to join the Riverside Community Garden, with a $20 annual garden bed rental for large gardens, and $10 for small gardens along with a $10 membership fee if people aren’t yet members. With summer around the corner, it’s a perfect time to come to a working bee and get started on growing your own veges! For more information, please contact Forbes Shire Council’s Environmental Services and Planning Department on 02 6850 2344.
Forbes Shire Council’s bulky waste pickup is now scheduled for the week of 24 – 28 October to allow for all of the waters to recede and everyone to have a chance to clean out any flood damaged items. Any items that have already been put out will be collected next week. To use the service, residents should put their bulky waste out on the kerb on the weekend prior before collection. Rubbish should be separated into three piles, one each for: • Scrap metal, white goods and E-waste • General bulky waste • Bundled organics Restrictions on bulky waste allowable for residents is that it is limited to a volume of 2 cubic metres and items must be less than 1.8m long in any direction. It must be able to be lifted by two people. Types of waste that aren’t collected include commercial and shop waste, construction and demolition wastes, liquids, chemicals, gas bottles, asbestos, tyres, soil and rocks. For a more comprehensive list and further details please contact Council or refer to local paper advertisements.
DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL: Community Fundraiser (Long Lunch by the Lake) Development Application No: 2016/102 Please take notice in accordance with Clauses 29(A) & 79(A) of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act, 1979 and Forbes Shire Councils Development Control Plan, 2013 that a Development Application has been submitted by Forbes Shire Council who is supporting a Fundraiser to raise money for a Mobile ‘Physio Touch’ machine for Forbes and Parkes Hospitals. There will be a ‘Long Lunch by the Lake’ at Lions Park Junction Street, on Sunday 13th November 2016. The application will be on public exhibition from the 14th October 2016 until the 28th October 2016 any person may make a submission, in writing, in relation to this Application which must be received by Council on or before 5.00 pm on 28th October 2016 If you wish to make a submission regarding the proposal you must clearly explain your reasons (on planning grounds) in the submission. The application is classified as local development with Forbes Shire Council being the consent authority.
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST 2008 Isuzu NPR300 Table Top Truck Plant No. 1333, 138,000km, GVM: 6,500kg, 5 Speed manual, 4 x 24 Cylinder 155HP Turbo Diesel, White, Tool Boxes both sides, Tow bar, Registered 14/04/2017. Inspections 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 6850 2887 or email samcu@forbes.nsw.gov.au. Expressions of interest close 5:00pm Friday 14th October
Disclosure Statement of Political Donations and Gifts: The Local Government and Planning Legislation Amendment (Political Donations) Act 2008 states that a person who makes a planning application (i.e DA) or submission to Council is required to disclose reportable political donations and gifts made by any person with a financial interest in the application to a Councillor(s) or Council employee(s) within the past two years. Privacy Notification: Submissions made by Council are considered public access documents under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009.Personal information such as your opinion, name and address may be made publicly available including via Council’s website.
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All submissions to Council should be sent to: General Manager, Forbes Shire Council, PO Box 333 Forbes NSW 2871 After Hours Emergency Number: 1300 978 633
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Road Repair A Priority Forbes and other flood ravaged communities in the Central West have been thrown a life-line with $13 million from the NSW Government to provide immediate funding relief for councils to fix local roads destroyed by floodwater. Forbes is among the five most affected Local Government Areas that will receive $1 million each. The other councils are Lachlan, Parkes, Bland and Hilltops. Deputy Premier Troy Grant and Minister for Roads and Freight Duncan Gay were in the region last week and announced an additional $1 million to investigate options to improve flood resistance of the Newell Highway at Tichborne to keep the highway open during heavy flood events. “Some local government areas are experiencing the wettest conditions in decades with significant road detours in place and some likely to be there for weeks,” Troy said. Minister Gay said he had inspected roads across the region and met with local councils and it was clear the repair of the council road network was a priority. “The task to repair the network is going to be a big one – with the base under many of the roads completely saturated,” Duncan said.
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Week ending 6 October 2016 A smaller than expected offering and an easing in the AUD saw this week’s market open on a solid note, leaving the NRI to close the week 8 cents dearer at 1341. Wednesday’s market saw most merino fleece types gain 5 cents with some strong buying pressure on the 18.5 and the 19.5 microns areas. Thursday’s market was overall firm with the fine to medium microns slightly dearer, while the broader microns were just off the pace, with the higher mid break lots lacking some buyer support. Merino skirtings gained 20-30 cents for the better style finer types with low Vm, while other types remained firm. Oddments were also well supported, with Locks & crutchings closing fully firm, while stains were 10-15 centsdearer. This week’s crossbred offering was firm and unchanged for 26 micron and broader on a limited offering. Next week’s market is currently forecast at 37,681 bales.
A senepol bull of the Southern Star Rural Senepol stud at Canowindra achieved a top price of $12,000 at the 14th annual 5 Star Senepol and African Hybrid Bull Sale held at Rockhampton recently. Clayton and Sarah Maynard own Southern Star. Their bull was sold to the Goodard family from Queensland. With 81 lots auctioned, the sale grossed a total of $545,000 with an average of $7,569 and the top lot going for $16,000. Buyers came from Queensland and northern NSW. What sets these bulls apart from other Senepol bulls is that they are selected from over 500 male progeny. Selection is done whilst running on ticky forest country at Mt. Eugene, Jambin and Belmont Research Station, Rockhampton. They have to perform on grass, adapting to heat, ticks, flies and Lantana, with minimal chemical treatment. Geoff Maynard, stud principal for 5 Star Senepol, said there had not been a better time for the cattle industry with record prices throughout the country. Clayton and Sarah also produce Senegus Bulls (Senepol Angus cross) which were all sold at the auction for an average of $6,000. The Senegus bulls are small birth weight and suited to heifer matings. They have many more variables that affect ease of calving, namely gestation, length, muscle pattern, and nutrition especially in the third trimester.
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Interesting Times DIY Tricks To Give Ahead In Market Mozzies The Flick After another month, markets across all categories are still staying strong. With water slowly starting to recede and some strong numbers starting to hit the markets, we have interesting times ahead. Cattle are still reaching record prices with very strong restocker activity pushing prices to high rates with restocking steers and heifers fetching from $3.80 and up to $4.50c/ kg. Kill cattle are reaching steady prices for good kill steers and heifers making from $3.50 to $4.00c/kg. There is strong competition for breeders as well with some mixed age cows and calves making in excess of $3,000 per unit. These prices are a good indication of confidence in the future of the cattle market. Sheep and lamb markets are starting to feel a little pressure with more numbers on the market. The restocking market for sheep ramped up with good 1st X ewes making well over $200 and very good joinable oneyear merino ewes up to $250. Restocking lambs are hard to buy unless you have a big cheque book, with store lambs making from $90 to $120. In the fat market, prices are starting to ease with more numbers becoming available to purchase. Prices for very good suckers make from $5.50 to $5.80c/kg and the best of the mutton make up towards $4.00c/kg. I believe all livestock prices will ease over the coming month but will remain relatively strong. By Adam Chudleigh
The recent floodwaters have created ideal breeding grounds for mosquitos, currently creating a nuisance to people, pets and livestock. Repellents available are not all safe to use on animals. DEET is highly effective but should never be used on dogs or cats. Permethrin is safe for dogs and horses, but toxic to cats. Many natural oils also repel mosquitos for a limited time with lemon eucalyptus oil as effective as DEET. To make a simple DIY spray, mix equal parts Dettol with baby oil in a spray bottle, and add a few drops of lemon, eucalyptus or tea-tree oil and shake well. Never apply concentrated essential oils directly to the skin. Another cheap DIY option is to construct a mosquito trap from a soft-drink bottle and yeast. Cut the top third off the bottle. Mix a teaspoon of yeast with a Âź cup of sugar and a cup of warm water, and pour into the bottom. Insert the top of the bottle so it sits like a funnel and tape it secure. The yeast produces CO2, which attracts mosquitos. Tip out any stagnant water to prevent mosquitos from breeding.
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"BEING COMMITTED TO FOLLOWING CHRIST" Services at St John’s Anglican Church Friday 14th October 10.00am Holy Communion Rev Geoffrey McAuliffe 7.00pm Combined Glory 16 Conference @ Generocity Church Saturday 15th October 9.00pm Glory 16 Conference @ Generocity Church Sunday 16th October 7.30am Holy Communion Rev Geoffrey McAuliffe 9.45am Combined Service at Generocity Church
CLASSIFIEDS Patios, Cladding, Rooms, Carports (BL83737C) As on TV. Phone 6341 3122 www.pictonbros.com.au Forbes District Soccer Club is holding it’s AGM on Monday 24th October at Forbes Services Club at 7 pm
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According to new Roy Morgan research*, people intending to retire in 2016 have a net wealth of $281,000. This does not include the value of the family home, but there’s a reason for that – the place you live in produces no income. Given a single person currently needs $545,000, and a couple $640,000, for a ‘comfortable’ retirement, these figures suggest most people are working their whole working lives to then live a half-baked retirement. How disappointing! I have met plenty of people in this boat when they reach retirement. Sadly, it’s too late to bridge that gap and the only thing that can be done is to try and manage what they have to make it last. Even sadder is the knowledge that if they’d done just a few small things differently during their working lives, their financial future could have looked a whole lot brighter. The people that do those small things are the ones who end up looking like the retirees you see in ads, that is, enjoying holidays, cruises, wining and dining and ‘living’ their retirement. Often, those people aren’t actually the ones who earnt the most. Instead, they were the ones who did the simple things needed to create wealth. Wealth Train is helping people learn what those small things are. We’re making quality financial information accessible to people in regional NSW. We’re helping people who have been uncertain of what to do get the information they need to make confident and informed financial decisions. Don’t leave your financial future halfbaked. Book your seat at an upcoming workshop! * Roy Morgan’s “State of the Nation – Spotlight on Finance Risk”
WHAT’S Hot HAVE YOU BEEN DIRECTLY EFFECTED BY THE RECENT FLOODS? Local Land Services Central West is hosting a free session on Monday, 17th October at the Forbes Town Hall at 8:30 to 10:30am to help you answer questions like: What warning signs do I need to look for in my stock? What do I need to consider with feed and water quality? How do I support my friends and family at this time? How do I report the damage I’ve had on my farm? Contact Shelly Anderson on 0428 304 660 for more information.
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Margaret Girot from Forbes took 27 of her 53 tomato varieties to sell at the Parkes Upmarkets on Sunday. She has been growing mostly heirloom varieties of tomatoes for 30 years.
One of the Variety Bash cars that came through Forbes last Friday as part of their 3,000 km journey to raise money for sick children or children with special needs.
Some Forbes residents joined the Field of Women morning tea event in Parkes on Sunday to show their support for women with breast cancer.
Hundreds of people turned out to celebrate the Central West Pride March in Dubbo last Saturday. The march formed part of Mental Health Month to raise awareness around the mental health issues facing the LGBTQI community.
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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.
9-22 Oct
Artful Eight Exhibition at Old IGA Store, Gaskill Street, Canowindra. Official opening 14th October at 5.30 pm.
11 Oct
Little Athletics Registration Day: From 6pm at the Botanical Gardens. Tiny Tots (4&5 year olds) $60. U6’s to U17’s $75. Like us on Facebook for more details about online registrations.
14 Oct
St. Laurence’s Art Exhibition at St. Laurence’s School Hall from 6pm
14 Oct
Somewhere Down the Lachlan Sculpture 2016 Opening Night at Albion Park from 6 pm.
15 Oct
61st Annual Spring and Rose Show @ Forbes Services Memorial Club from 1.30-4.30pm. Adults $8, Children under 16 FREE – Admission includes Afternoon Tea. For more info call Tuppy Drabsch 6852 1169.
15 Oct
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 Phone 0448 453 776.
16 Oct
Forbes Home Security and Safety Expo at Bunnings Warehouse from 10am
16 Oct
Parkes Harness Racing Club Meet @ Parkes Showground www.parkesharness.org.au
16 Oct
Forbes Netball Association M&M Gala Day at Forbes Netball Courts from 8.30am.
18 Oct
Forbes Croquet Club AGM and Birthday Lunch @ The Vandenburg Hotel at 11.30am.
18 Oct
Forbes & District Foster Families Support Group @ Forbes Youth & Community Centre 6pm-8pm. For all foster and kinship carers in the local area. Children welcome. A sausage sizzle will be provided. Contact: 0428 738 172
20 Oct
Forbes Show Committee Meeting @ The Vandenberg Hotel at 7.30pm.
22 Oct
Garage Sale Trail @ Various locations. Forbes Shire Council is encouraging households, schools and community groups to host a garage sale on Saturday, October 22 as part of the fifth annual Garage Sale Trail. All households, local organisations, schools, community groups and charities can register via garagesaletrail.com.au. Registration is free and includes a seller webpage that can be personalised by naming the garage sale and listing items that will be for sale on the day.
22 Oct
Forbes Farmers Markets at Victoria Park from 8am to 12pm.
28 Oct
Forbes BOSCARS Business Awards Gala Dinner @ The Forbes Inn.
6 Nov
Forbes Town Band fundraising concert at Forbes Services Memorial Club.
2-4 Dec
SAVE THE DATE Forbes Rotary Ipomomea Christmas Tree Festival
2 Dec
SAVE THE DATE Carols by Candlelight @ Victoria Park from 7pm.
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2 0 1 6 BOS CA R S FIN A L IS T S FORBES BUSINESS AWARDS
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Central West Glazing 1/40 Sam Street – FORBES – NSW – 2871 Ph: 02 6852 1020 Fax: 02 6852 1415 Supplier of quality glass products, providing a high level of service and made to suit your individual requirements.
Finalists - BOSCARS 2016 Excellence In Business Ethics Excellence In Small Business Young Entrepreneur of The Year
Central West Glazing have been trading for over two and half years and during this time, they have had the opportunity to see many projects go from the planning stage to completion, by turning drawings and ideas into reality. To achieve this Central West Glazing have provided quality glass products and a high level of service with customer satisfaction, which makes them proud. Jamie and his team are thrilled to have been selected as finalists in the 2016 BOSCARS and would like to pass on their congratulations to all finalists and look forward to sharing a special evening with everyone.
Roylance’s Auto One is a 3rd generation family owned and operated business established in 1955 by Jim Roylance. The business is now run by Directors Chris and Justin Roylance. Roylance’s is an Automotive, Industrial and Earthmoving store with businesses in Melbourne and Sydney. The business covers NSW, VIC, SA and also globally. For the past 61 years Roylance’s has held a strong alignment within the communities of Forbes and surrounding districts. Justin feels privileged and humbled that he has been selected as a finalist in the 2016 Boscars. He takes great pride in his work and the team that works with him. He would also like to congratulate all the nominees and finalists in this year’s awards.
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newsonrankin@internode.on.net www.newsonrankin.com.au “Together with my team, we are super excited to be a finalist in the Forbes Business Chambers Boscar Awards.” Gabe McMillan News on Rankin has had another awesome year in 2016 - working closely with the community to deliver services to the whole of Forbes and the rural communities. This extra workload and increase in sales has seen us employ more local people in our bid to continue delivering quality service to the whole town. “We are super stocked to be attending the BOSCARS and sharing a great night with excellent business owners and it’s employees, Forbes is really a great place to do business and we cant wait for the night.”
Flannery’s and Life Pharmacies are proud to be finalists at the Forbes Boscars 2016 with Life Pharmacy in the Excellence in Business under 20 employees category and Flannery’s in the Excellence in Business over 20 employees category. The teams at Flannery’s Pharmacy and Life Pharmacy would also like to congratulate the Boscars Committee, the Forbes Business Chamber and all the other businesses who submitted entries and especially those who are finalists this year. Congratulations and best of luck to you all.
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CR STEVE KARAITIANA
CR MICHELE HERBERT
CR JENNY WEBB
Cr Steve Karaitiana said firstly he wanted to thank all the people of Forbes that voted for change. “Congratulations, you couldn’t have picked a better mix of people to help Forbes move forward. The Mayor is letting us have our say and I am really feeling that I’m part of a constructive team.” He also thanks the re-elected Councillors for their guidance. “The few meetings I have attended so far with Council have been cordial. The new Councillors have been patiently given an insight in to how the processes work. Most things that are happening now have been in the pipeline for quite a while. We are fortunate to have some very knowledgable Council employees attending our meetings. They ensure that our questions are answered immediately and if not, the information is brought to the next meeting. “My loyalty will always be to the people and the progression of the Forbes Shire.”
Cr Michele Herbert is passionate about the Forbes community and want to see it grow and prosper. “I have the necessary skills to channel improvement that have been developed through 31 years of educating primary school students and 15 years in a school leadership position as an assistant principal and relieving principal.” She wants our town to be successful and young people to feel that Forbes is a place that they will desire to return to so they can bring up their own families and engage in community activities. “I have already begun to work with a team of vibrant, like-minded people to ensure the best outcomes for community members. There is much diversity and a multitude of skills across the council members that will enable our team to be progressive, dynamic and inclusive. Most of all our council will be transparent,” she said.
Cr Jenny Webb has dedicated most of her working life to improving medical imaging services within the Forbes Health Service, and building up a farming enterprise with husband Tim. She wants to see a more diverse council, more women, and someone that lives within the smaller rural communities that understands the issues rural families face, such as outback roads and rural tips, and with the floods, the lack of access to town and the impact it has, personally and financially. As a farmer’s wife she knows the importance of rural businesses to our local farming communities. Her other major focus will be ensuring that the health needs of our community are met. She is a strong believer that to succeed you must be open minded and forward thinking and hopes to project fresh, energetic ideas onto council. She wants a bright future for Forbes, jobs for our children, and a town to retire in.
second day. CSU came up against Griffith University in the semi-finals and then took on James Cook University in the final match to claim the gold medal. Darcie was unstoppable racking up five of the team’s six tries for the match and converted her last try on the bell. Prior to the trip to Perth, Darcie was invited to attend the Australian Women’s Sevens camp in Narrabeen and was asked to play in one of two Australian Development teams to compete in the Central Coast Sevens Tournament in October with the hope of securing a contract. The Rugby Sevens season is in full swing and Darcie will be playing in Noosa with
the NSW Development team and also Byron Bay with the Sydney University team in the next two weeks before giving it her best shot to secure a spot in the Australian squad.
FORBES SPORT DARCIE LEADS SCU SEVENS TO GOLD
Forbes local Darcie Morrison is making a name for herself in the world of women’s rugby sevens. As captain of the Charles Sturt University (CSU) team she led by example at the 2016 Australian University Games in Perth. Her team won back-to-back titles in the competition without conceding a single game. Four teams competed for the title with two full rounds played before the finals commenced. Darcie scored three tries per game on the first day and continued to clock points with a similar performance on the
Darcie Morrison (with the ball) in action in Perth.