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Friday 3 March 2017

ISSUE 83

BUFFET BREAKFAST BY THE LAKE

The event will include breakfast catered by Peter Ashcroft, live entertainment by singer Maddi Collits and a raffle to raise funds for McGrath Foundation and the Forbes Widows Support Group

7.30am - 9.30am at Lions Park WEDNESDAY MARCH 8

$10 per person

KEEPING ACTIVE… Rene Francis with her daughter Marguerite at the Jemalong Residential Village. See page 11 for a program of the Forbes Seniors Festival starting today.

A Marvellous Life Of Music And Memories At 106 years young, Irene (Rene) Francis is not only the longest living resident in Forbes, but she also has an admirable story to tell. When The Forbes Phoenix caught up with her this week she was knitting away with her daughter Marguerite at the Jemalong Residential Village for the Wrap with Love charity. Rene was prepared with photos to share to she took out was of her at 16 with her beloved violin. She gave up school to take up music professionally and played for a broadcasting station in Sydney prior to the establishment of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). “We performed on air,” recalls Rene. The announcer, Mr Corcoran, described her as “not quite as tall as my watch chain”.

life until hearing problems started interfering. “Mum gave up playing the violin when she was 97. She was concerned her notes guerite, “However she played the piano until she was 101. When we think of Mum we think of music.” The next photo is of a debonair Rene and her husband, Arthur, after their marriage. They were married during the Great Depression. There was no fanfare and none was needed. They moved to Forbes in 1936 from Sydney. “I was fascinated by the dust rolling like waves on the unsealed road driving into Forbes. I held my daughter Barbara up so she could see,” said Rene.

With RSVPs being taken until close of business on Monday, March 6

A Tai Chi demonstration, presentations from McGrath Breast Cancer Nurse Di Green and Marg Duggan from the Forbes Business Chamber

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THUMBS UP... THUMBS DOWN THUMBS UP To dog owners who walk the lake carrying bags to pick up their

MAYORAL NOTES Tournament was very successful with over 40 participants with many locals taking part.

THUMBS UP To the temperature staying under 40 degrees this week!

proved particularly popular.

THUMBS DOWN

School and Forbes North Public School to hand out reusable water bottles. This initiative will encourage young people to take and to discourage the purchase of bottled water. Most disposable water bottles end tips, not to mention the fact that the bottling and transportation of water is extremely damaging to the environment. Eventually all Forbes Shire primary school students will receive an environmentally friendly, reusable water bottle. While at Forbes North Public School I was able to sit in on the student parliament. They were undertaking a very similar process to council with its Community Strategic Plan. It was great to see our next generation of leaders developing their plans for the year.

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To the Ben Hall Road going to the monument. The road is disgusting. Malicious or defamatory submissions will not be accepted. The opinions and views or readers submitting Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down are not necessarily the views of the staff and management of the Forbes Phoenix. To submit a Thumbs Up Thumbs Down, a full name and contact details must be provided, with the name to be published beneath the the words submitted. Submissions without this will not be published. Please email to editor@forbesphoenix.com.au or mail us at PO Box 251 Canowindra NSW 2804.

Forbes North is celebrating their 60th birthday tomorrow and is holding a fair including a variety of stalls, rides, food and drink, birthday cake and school tours. This is a great opportunity for former students to go and see how much the school has

FORBES SHIRE COUNCIL “Serving the Community” Public Notices

NEXT COUNCIL MEETING TO BE HELD 1PM THURSDAY 16TH MARCH PUBLIC WELCOME INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY Forbes will celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8th with a buffet breakfast by the lake. There will be live entertainment by Maddi Collits, Tai Chi demonstrations & presentations from McGrath Breast Cancer Nurse Di Green and the Forbes Business Chamber’s Marg Duggan. A raffle will be held to raise funds for the McGrath Foundation and the Forbes Widows Support Group. RSVP to Amy Millerd before Monday, March 6th on 6850 2300.

CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA DAY THIS SUNDAY Clean up Australia day 2017 will be held on Sunday March 5th. So mobilize your friends and family to come down, pull on some gloves and help to keep Forbes beautiful! Registration for the Forbes Shire Council clean-up will begin at Victoria Park from 8:30am, with the official clean up from 9:00am – 12:00pm at various points around the shire. A free lunchtime barbecue will be held afterwards at Apex Park to thank you for your hard work. For more information about the day you can visit http://www.cleanupaustraliaday.org.au/ or contact Forbes Shire Council’s Department of Environmental Services and Planning on 02 6850 2344.

POSITIONS VACANT Multi-skilled Water Operator Forbes Shire Council is seeking a motivated individual to join the Engineering and Technical Services team. The Multi-skilled Water Operator will assist in all areas of Councils Water Operations which will include: operating; maintaining and repairing Councils Water Treatment Facility, Sewer Treatment Plant as well as the Water and Sewer Reticulation infrastructure. Successful applicants will be required to participate in an on-call rotating roster as well as after-hours work on occasions. Benefits of working at Forbes Shire Council: Nine day fortnight, 38 hour week, Opportunity for training and professional development Closing Date: 5.00 pm, Monday, 6 March 2017 For further information: Contact Daniel Bayley, Utilities Coordinator on 6850 2874. How to Apply: Visit http://www.forbes.nsw.gov.au A direct link will be provided directing all applicants to Scout, a web based recruitment application. For any questions in regards to applying for a position with Council please contact Human Resources on 6850 2300. 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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changed and developed. The Forbes Seniors Festival starts on Sunday with a variety concert in the Town Hall at 2pm. Seven talented local acts will perform. Entry by gold coin donation. Mayor Graeme Miller

Continued from page 1 Bathurst, presented on her 100th birthday, for her contribution as a scripture teacher, pianist and violinist. Answering if there is any advice Rene can offer, she simply said:

morning for looking after me.” By Dianne Collie

EDITOR’S NOTE... We have another bumper edition of 16 pages this week celebrating amazing women, a silver anniversary, new technology and life in Forbes. Seniors Week starts today and we were very fortunate to meet story about Rene Francis on our front page and feel inspired. There is also a full program of events for the Forbes Seniors Festival on page 11. The inspiring woman who took the brave step to start the Phoenix Group of Newspapers (including the Forbes Phoenix), Cheryl Newsom, has decided it was time to hand over the reins. Read her story on page 4. Midpro, an independent Forbes business, is celebrating its 25th ogy on page 8 to 10. event, while the Forbes Aquatic Centre impressed many visitors. With the cooler weather taking some pressure off us, we can make time this weekend to be thankful for the many blessing we have.

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Enjoy Issue 83! Maggi Barnard, Editor

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QUESTION of the week membership will remain at $25 - bring it to the March meeting.

Chloe Morrison with her mum Jodie.

Youth of the Year: Chloe Morrison of Red Bend Catholic College won the Zone 5 Linalists from Cowra High School, Hennessy College in Young and Henry Lawson High in Grenfell. Each contestant was interviewed by the judging panel, had to answer two impromptu questions about the NSW Government Greyhound racing ban and the wearing of uniforms and present a prepared speech. on 18th March. The Forbes and District

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Youth Awards: It is time to nominate young persons (12 to 25) who deserves to be recognised for their achievements and contribution to the community for a Youth Week Award. Youth Week is from 31st March to 9th April, with the awards ceremony on 4th April. Nominations will be for the following awards: Youth Citizenship Award, Sports Volunteer Award, Education Award, Brighter Future Award. Nominations close at 5pm on 22nd March. Forms available from Youth Development Assistant Clarissa Stewart at Council. Native grants: The Forbes High School (FHS) Gardening Group and 8SU Agriculture class combined forces and successfully applied for a $400 tree grant from the NSW Teachers Federation last year. Grants are offered to schools each year for the planting of native trees and shrubs. FHS students researched natives and selected lemon tea trees to improve the school environment as the trees will also mitigate the breeding of mosquitoes in the area. The Tree Levy grant can only be used for native trees and shrubs.

Youth of the Year in Forbes on 8th April. Call Peter Bright on 0419 463 803 if you would like to attend.

What is your favourite animal and why?

Leo Curran: they are my favourite except for the reason that they are graceful and streamlined and so well adapted to their environment with their long necks.

Rayleen Paradowski: Dogs are my favourite. They are so faithful. I have two pug dogs, Ruby and Pippa. I am certain they are half human.

Clean Up Australia Day: Remember to head to Victoria Park on Sunday for the clean up day starting at 9am. Volunteers will be provided with gloves, rubbish bags, sunscreen and water, and a free sausage sizzle at Apex Park afterwards. Probus News: Everyone had a great time at the barbeque with Parkes Probus club on 16th January. There will be a mystery Forbes High School Deputy Principal Jason Nottingham

the Hawkesbury will be in May. Probus

Digital Marketing Workshops For Local Business Owners The Forbes Business Chamber is offering a series of workshops for local business owners focusing on digital marketing. The three workshops will cover Social Media: Basics on Monday, 20th March; Social Media: Advanced on Monday, 27th March and Email Marketing on Monday, 3rd April. The dynamic digital marketing team from Adloyalty, based in Canowindra, will present the workshops. The series aim to develop the skills and knowledge of local business owners and their staff and to encourage the adoption and integration of social media and other forms of digital mar-

keting. The 45 minute presentations will be followed by hands-on practise and question time, to ensure you walk out of the workThe workshops are made possible with funding the chamber received under the Energise Enterprise Scheme. Tickets, subsidised by the Forbes Business Chamber, are $25 for non-members plus a booking fee. For more information contact the Forbes Business Chamber on 0424 283 792 or forbes.businesschambernsw@gmail.com

Cathy Murda: Dogs, especially cocker spaniels as they are so cute. Our beautiful cocker spaniel Georgina was with us for ten years and can never be replaced.

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Warroo Has Crossed The Digital Divide Mobile technology has come to Warroo making it possible now to contact emergency services, call home or even send a

The Phoenix team gave their publisher, Cheryl Newsom a surprise farewell lunch last week. At the back (L-R) are Maggi Barnard, Kelly Breen, Dianne Collie, Sarah Maynard, Lisa Starr and Raen Fraser. In front (L-R) are Sylvie Maloney, Taniel Thornberry, Cheryl Newsom and Rosalea Buttigieg.

Always Something New For Cheryl The courageous and committed woman solely responsible for the establishment of four new community newspapers in the Central West, has decided to write the ending to one chapter of her illustrious career. Cheryl Newsom, Publisher of The Phoenix Group of Newspapers, handed over the reins to her daughter Sarah Maynard this week to retire. Cheryl marched in where others feared to tread during a time of downsizing in the newspaper industry worldwide, and within three years had four successful newspapers up and running. ago after a successful media career in the Big Smoke to be closer to her family. She continued with her media consultancy business Inxcess for a few years, and then decided she wanted to do something locally. When The Canowindra Phoenix came up for sale in 2013 she jumped at the opportunity, and had her very own newspaper for

The Canowindra Phoenix was transformed from a small four-page paper to a 12-page weekly publication with the motto: Live Local, Love Local, Shop Local. The Phoenix recipe proved successful and there was no stopping Chez, as she is also known. The Forbes Phoenix was launched on 3rd July 2015, and in March last year two more newspapers saw the light: The Parkes Phoenix and The Hilltops Phoenix. She was a woman on a mission, and would often say: “Watch out Fairfax we are hot on your tail!” Chez is a sales guru at heart and selling is her real passion. She was instrumental in launching the Canowindra Tourism Booklet, the Blayney Tourism Booklet, as well as calendar and rainfall charts for all four newspapers. She already has some new jobs in the pipeline for retirement, but for now The Phoenix team wishes her safe travelling and time to just chill out.

A new mobile phone tower was launched at Warroo (almost 50km west of Forbes) last Friday to improve mobile phone coverage in the area. Minister for Small Business and member for Riverina, Michael McCormack, said at the launch: “After lobbying by the local community and the former local member John Cobb, this tower was able to be delivered under Round 1 of the Federal Government Mobile Black Spot Program.” An investment of $100 million for Round 1 will deliver more than 500 new mobile base stations in regional and remote areas. to the villages, farmers and local residents,” said Michael. Even more so because it supports the Rural Fire Service and other emergency services, enabling them to be contacted and connected to each other when travelling through this area and attending to emergency situations. Telstra Countrywide Area General Manager, Chris Taylor agreed: “Expanding coverage to the regions ensures locals can keep in contact with family and friends and run their businesses more effectively.”

Some Warroo community members and other representatives at the launch of the mobile phone tower last Friday.

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New Owners At Choices Flooring If you are building a new home or planning to do renovations, Choices Flooring in Parkes has new owners and will beat any written quote for the month of March. Michelle and Richard Bligh, who recently moved back to their hometown from the Sunshine Coast, took over Choices Flooring on 16th January. “We owned a business in Caloundra selling custom made screens, blinds and awnings for the past nine years,” said Michelle. The family sold the business on the Sunshine Coast and took a three-month trip to Cape York before relocating to Parkes. “I grew up in Parkes – my parents are Neil and Janelle Unger – and we wanted to be closer to family and give our three children the opportunity to grow up in a great rural community and enjoy a laid back country lifestyle,” said Michelle. When Choices was up for sale, it was too good an opportunity to pass up, “as we had been working in a similar business environment”. According to Michelle they are looking forward to making a great business even better. They are starting by doing a full makeover of the showroom, getting new samples, as well as introducing a mobile showroom to give better service to outlying areas.

BACK TO PARKES…The Bligh family are (L-R) Richard, Michelle, Grace, Harry and William.

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BUSH Telegraph Eugowra CWA Keeps Members Busy The Eugowra CWA branch welcomed several new members at its recent meet and greet event at the home of Yvonne and Colin Smalley. The next meeting will be in the CWA rooms on Friday, 10th March at 11am. Frances Anderson will talk about Nepal after attending a CWA of NSW study weekend in Canberra. Eyewear Specs optometrists are renting the CWA rooms once a fortnight for consultations. Future dates to remember: The Central West Group Craft & Cooking Expo will be in Orange from 12th to 17th March. Eugowra members are putting in a selection of articles.

A group barbeque will be held at Bunnings in Orange on 5th March. Money raised will off set the cost of representatives going to the annual state conference. The Eugowra Branch will have a stall at Eugowra Country Fair on 8th April. A free exhibition on the Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience will be in Orange from 12th to 17th March. tion in Boorowa on Sunday, 12th March at Boorowa RSL. Keynote speaker Ailsa Piper, writer, director and performer. Cost $25. RSVP Janene Hurley on 6835 1330 or Janene.hurley@hilltops.nsw.gov.au

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Grease and Oil Change #2 The second Grease and Oil Change Workshop in Trundle is on Thursday, 9th March. A variety of inspiring speakers will cover interesting topics suitable for all ages. These include planning for retirement, tackling cancer, staying on top of your mental health, bush yoga, goal setting. A range of health professionals, including a dietician, social worker, alcohol and other drugs counsellor and a registered nurse for skin checks will be in attendance. Stitt on 0411 057745 or cheriequade@hotmail.com

My House My Home Must Do Autumn Jobs At Home Autumn is always the best time to get plenty of jobs done before the cold weather arrives. 1. Take a pen and notebook and stroll around your garden. Write a list of jobs that need doing. 2. Repair, paint or tidy any garden furniture. Some may need painting, or covering up for winter. Put away outdoor toys and paddling pools. Throw away anything old and not able to be repaired. 3. Check your heating source. If you have Your indoor heaters may need cleaning or servicing. 4. Autumn is the best time to paint. The house can still be aired out in the day-

the work. 5. New trees. Autumn is a great time to plant new trees. If you drive a car, you should be planting seven new trees per year, to offset the carbon. 6. Clean out all gutters and tend to possible roof leaks. Late autumn is best, after all the leaves have fallen. 7. Sort and tidy your wardrobe. Before you put away your summer clothes and footwear, have a good look at what you in the charity bag. 8. Children will be spending more time indoors. They are now a year older, so take a look at their bedroom, and ask them what they need.

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Thursday 9th March, 2017 6.30pm at The Old Vic Inn Guest Speaker: Karlie Irwin from Pay It Forward Orange Drinks and Canapes Bookings Essential: Tickets are available at the Phoenix Office or phone 6344 1846

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Midpro Grows its Business

Retail shop now Open

Congratulations and best wishes to the team at Midpro from all of us at GVF on the opening of their exciting new Rural Outlet Centre. Come in and see the friendly staﬀ for all your quality Valve and Pipe Fitting needs.

The Midpro team is in the back row (L – R) Tim Anderson, David DeLange, Matt Styles, Greg Hartwig, Joe Dukes, Dylan Davie, Chris Coady, Craig Simpson and Matthew Wright. Front row (L – R) Mick Prior, Dylon McGinnes, Joe Todd, Matt Simmonds, Frank Aerts, Kate DeMamiel, Judy Childs and Ian Bartholomaeus (aka Bart).

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CWD would like to congratulate Bart and the Team on their new parts showroom.

It has been 25 years of continuous growth and expansion for Midpro Engineering & Irrigation. Ian Bartholomaeus, better known as Bart, started the business when he returned to Forbes after a couple of years away in 1992, after some time away gaining experience and knowledge. “We were only two people in the beginning and today we have more than 20 staff trial and agricultural sectors, as well as a bit in the mining and transportation industries too.” As of ten years ago, irrigation has become a big part of the business. “We are

design, manufacture and install just about anything. No job is too big or too small for us – from domestic needs to commercial projects, from a brainstorm to a thunderstorm,” said Bart. Bart is also a big advocate for the training of apprentices. “We have had more than 60 apprentices work with us over 25 and metal fabrication trades.” After 25 years Bart is proud on what Midpro has become: “We have a reputation as an inventive business, we are great at problem solving and with a fully equipped

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Midpro Grows its Business

Retail shop now Open

New Showroom Expands Business Midpro has continued to expand over the years and the latest addition is a showroom and retail shop that opened just before Christmas last year. “We felt there was a need for this, not only to service our own business by having enough items in stock for breakdowns, but also to give customers quick access to what they need,” said Bart. The well-stocked showroom at the Midpro premises has everything from couplings, pumps, sprinklers, trailer parts, pulleys, gearboxes, drive shafts, nuts and bolts, wheels and rims, belts, a full range of hy“This new addition to our business has been welcomed by many people,” said Bart. “They are pleasantly surprised by the amount and variety of our stock on hand.” Bart said the shop meant people could

walk in and out to get a job done much quicker. “Should we not have the item you are looking for, we are happy to source it for you.” needs, the Midpro team also moved along with advances in technology. “Technology has changed a lot over the years. It has literally shaped our business and makes it more enjoyable.” Midpro acquired extensive CAD drawing programs on computer to be able to give customers a more realistic picture of what they will build for them. “Technology is what makes our work more enjoyable. The fact that we are able to see a job from a rough sketch on a piece of paper to designing it on computer and then manufacturing it in the workshop is very rewarding.”

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Technology Makes It Enjoyable Looking back over 25 years there are some highlights that stand out and times you will fondly remember. Of the thousands of jobs Midpro has done over the years, the moment when it all are the most enjoyable and memorable moments for Bart. The plasma-cutting machine has brought a new aspect into the business. “It is no longer just about the men. We can do decorative art and have women coming in asking for signs to be made or arty cut outs they want in their gardens.” Bart also remembers 2006 when one of his apprentices, Jeremy Grandsen won a gold medal for welding in Helsinki at an international World Skills Competition. “There is also the satisfaction of following the careers of apprentices who have moved on to see how they develop over the years and where they end up working,” said Bart. “They usually come and say hi when they are back in Forbes.” Midpro also won the Small Business of the Year award in 2006 at the NSW Trade

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FSC PRESENTS

SENIORS FESTIVAL WEEK MARCH 3-12 SUNDAY MARCH 5

FRIDAY MARCH 3 Community barbecue with the residents of Jemalong Residential Village. Featuring live entertainment from Paddy Molloy and Ray Lassere, lunch and a chat with the seniors 12pm.

RSVP by 1st March to office on 6853 9200

Stimulate Your Mind, Enrich Your Life The NSW Seniors Festival from 3rd to 12th March is your time to together. Forbes is in on the action, so if you are over 60, the Forbes Festival will give you the chance to make new friends or get together with old ones with a number of events planned. The festival kicks off today with a community barbeque at 12pm at the Jemalong Residential Village with entertainment by Paddy Molloy and Ray Lassere. On Sunday at 2pm a seniors variety concert will be held at the Forbes Town Hall with performances by the Parkes Orchestra, Trish Maxwell, Barbara Bruce, Lyn Sharp, James Janetski, John Smith, Richard Morgan, the Gilmours and the Forbes College for Seniors Singers. Entry is a gold coin donation. The festival continues on Monday with a morning tea with the residents at Mater Aged Care at 10.30am. Entry is $6 and there On Wednesday, 8th March students will be supporting seniors to help them learn more about computers and the seniors kiosk. This event will be held from 9.30 to 11am at Forbes High School. Bookings are essential for this event. Later that afternoon from 2pm, Mater Aged Care is hosting Big Bingo. Families and community members are welcome to attend with great prizes on offer. Forbes Showground will open its doors from 10am to 12pm to give the community the opportunity to sample the activities on offer and For further information about festival or to RSVP contact Comblake.nicholson@forbes.nsw.gov.au

Seniors Variety Concert. Forbes Town Hall. Seven acts to perform including the Parkes Orchestra, Trish Maxwell, Barbara Bruce, Lyn Sharp, James Janetski, John Smith, Richard Morgan, the Gilmours and the Forbes College for Senior Singers. Organised by seniors for seniors. Entry by gold coin donation 2pm.

MONDAY MARCH 6

WEDNESDAY MARCH 8

Mater Aged Care Morning Tea. A morning tea with the residents of the Mater Aged Care facility. Beginning at 10.30am the day will include lucky door prizes, raffles, trading table and morning tea. Entry is $6.00

Students supporting Seniors. Would you like to learn more about computers or the seniors kiosk? Students Supporting Seniors will be held at Forbes High School with morning tea provided. Limited places, to book please contact Blake Nicholson. 9.30am - 11.15am

WEDNESDAY MARCH 8

FRIDAY MARCH 10

Mater Aged Care Big Bingo afternoon. Family and community welcome with great prizes on offer from 2pm. RSVP to Sam Rath on 6851 1515 or Blake Nicholson

The Forbes Menshed will be opening its doors on Friday March 10 from 10am until 12pm and you’re invited to attend. Sample the activities on offer or simply come down and say hello. The shed is located at the Forbes Showground and no RSVP necessary.

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#MONTEfamousreview Today is World Wildlife Day. In Forbes we share our environment with 37 different species of native mammals and 260 species of native birds. Here are tips for dealing with injured or orphaned natives. 1. Never approach injured wildlife if your own safety is at risk. 2. DO NOT try to handle snakes, goannas, eagles, falcons, hawks, large kangaroos or wallabies. Call WIRES for assistance. NEVER TOUCH BATS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; they can carry Lyssavirus. If you are scratched or bitten by a bat seek medical advice. 3. If you have found a sick, injured or orphaned animal, remove any threat to the animal. 4. If it is safe to do so, contain the animal in a warm, dark, quiet place. You can gently wrap the animal in a towel and place it in a ventilated box with a lid. 5. Do not give the animal any food or water, unless instructed to by a vet or WIRES. 6. Call WIRES on 1300 556 686. Make sure you note the exact location where the animal was found. Many species are highly territorial and must be released at the same location. The WIRES Wildlife Rescue App is a fast way to get wildlife advice and rescue assistance from WIRES seven days a week.

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Ellie is roo-ly special, but as just one of the dogs. Ellie was orphaned as a joey and is blind in one eye, but with loving care Ellie bounced back to health. free to roam, she still stays close to her adoptive family, just hanging with the hounds.

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Kangaroos are the largest of our marsupials and some species can grow as tall as a man. Kangaroos are born after 31-33 days of gestation, and complete their kangaroo (joey) is roughly what size at birth? a) The size of a grape. b) The size of a kiwi fruit. c) The size of a mango.

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3 Mar

Community barbeque at the Jemalong Residential Village at 12pm for Sen-

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Artful 8 Exhibition at the old IGA building in Canowindra from 10am - 4pm, except Saturday the 4th it will stay open later to cater for guests at the canowindra@home 100 Mile Dinner. Forbes North Public School 60th Birthday Fair 10am-2pm Plenty of stalls and activities for everyone. Clean Up Australia Day at Victoria Park for registration from 8:30am. Free lunchtime barbeque afterwards at Apex park. Contact 6850 2344. Senior Variety Concert (part of Seniors Week) at Forbes Town Hall at 3pm. Cost – gold coin donation. Trundle Royal Far West Sunshine Club Old Time Dance at the Trundle Memorial Hall from 2 - 6pm. Heaps of prizes for children too. Contact Robyn Whitson on 6892 1006. Mater Aged Care Morning Tea for Seniors Week at 1 Prince Street at 10:30am. Cost $6. Students Supporting Seniors for Seniors Week at Forbes High School from 9:30 – 11:15am. Learn more about computers or the seniors kiosk. Morning tea provided. Mater Aged Care Bingo Afternoon for Seniors Week at 1 Prince Street. Contact Sam Rath on 6851 1515. at Lions Parks, Lake Forbes from 7:30. Bookings are essential. Tickets available from Forbes Shire Coun-

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8 Mar 8 Mar at the NSW Barefoot Championships at Forbes last weekend.

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Eugowra CWA meeting at CWA rooms at 11am. Frances Anderson will talk about Nepal after attending a CWA of NSW study weekend in Canberra. 12 Mar Bingo at the Trundle Golf Club at 10am. 14 Mar Trundle Royal Far West Sunshine Club monthly meeting at the Op Shop at 1:15pm. 20 Mar Social Media: Basics Workshop at Forbes Services Memorial Club at 2pm and 5.30pm. Cost: $25 for non-Business Chamber members + booking fee, Forbes Business Chamber Members free admission. Contact Kate on 0424 283 792 or email forbes.businesschambernsw@gmail.com. 27 Mar Social Media: Advanced Workshop at Forbes Services Memorial Club at 2pm and 5.30pm. Cost: $25 for non-Business Chamber members + booking fee, Forbes Business Chamber Members free admission. Contact Kate on 0424 283 792 or email forbes.businesschambernsw@gmail.com. 3 Apr Email Marketing Workshop at Forbes Services Memorial Club at 2pm an 5.30pm. Cost: $25 for non-Business Chamber members + booking fee, Forbes Business Chamber Members free admission. Contact Kate on 0424 283 792 or email forbes.businesschambernsw@gmail.com. Ongoing Free tai chi classes sponsored by the Forbes shire council every Tuesday from 10 -11am at the Uniting church hall, Browne Street, Forbes. Morning Cheryl Shirvington on 6851 2099 or Sandra Nicholson on 0437 522 778. Ongoing The Forbes and District Lions Club meet the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at the Vandenberg Hotel at 6.30 for 7.00pm. Call Peter Bright on 0419 463 803 or Ray Judge on (02)6852 2143 for more information. Ongoing The Adult Survivors of Child Abuse - Cowra Support Group meets on the

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Calling All Forbes Women To Celebrate International Women’s Day This year Forbes women are invited to Wednesday with a buffet breakfast on the lake. The breakfast celebrations in Forbes on the beautiful Lake Forbes foreshore will feature entertainment from talented young local, Maddi Collits. There will also be talks from a McGrath Foundation breast cancer nurse, Di Green, and the Forbes Business

Brendon Chattaway, one of the three coaches at the barefoot skiing clinic, takes Kye Gosling through his paces at the Forbes Aquatic Centre.

Skiers Put Bare Feet Forward In Forbes Nearly 70 barefoot skiers from all over NSW attended a coaching clinic at the Forbes Aquatic Centre and Bundaburrah over three days last week. The skiers came from Forbes, Parkes, Oberon, Gundagai, Narrandera and Liverpool. “The Forbes barefoot coaching sessions are growing and the feedback has been sensational,” said Jim Cronin. “We have already taken bookings for the clinic in 2018.” The sessions grew from one last year, to two this year, but due to high demand a third had to be added. The Forbes Phoenix met with some participants last Friday. Toby Cox (10) said he was “feeling really good about attending the coaching clinic”. Toby is a competent water skier but was trying bare foot skiing for the

on Thursday using the boom bar and was looking forward to stepping up and taking the rope behind the boat. Peter and Leanne Gosling travelled all the way from Sydney on Friday morning to bring their son Kye (15) to the clinic. “We are very proud parents,” said Leanne, and when Kye ranked third in the Junior Boys NSW Barefoot Championship last weekend they were over the moon. There were three coaches at the clin-

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Brendan Paige. “Barefoot skiing is the pinnacle!” said Brendon. “It is challenging but it is the ultimate freedom when skiing.” Jim said all three coaches were looking forward to holding the coaching clinics again next year to take participants through their paces in a safe and fun environment.

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“Our women contribute so much to every aspect of life from business to volunteering and everything in between,” said Mayor Graeme Miller. pause and acknowledge that contribution.” The day will also raise funds for two McGrath Foundation and the Forbes Widows Support Group. available. Funds raised will be donated support widows in the Forbes community. Menu options include bacon, eggs, fruit, yoghurt, muesli and pancakes. Tea and coffee will also be available. The breakfast will be held at the Lions Park from 7.30am on Wednesday, 8th March. For catering purposes, bookings are essential. Tickets at $10 are available from Forbes close of business Monday, 6th March. ally to celebrate the achievements of women and to strive for gender equality. and aims to encourage all of us to do all we can to accelerate gender parity and to help forge a better working world – a more inclusive, gender equal world.

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