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CHOOK CHAMPS… Sam Mackay (left) and Jarrad Morrison are looking forward to their seventh auction on Sunday. Sam hopes to work with his dad one day and Jarrad wants to work on the family farm. Inset: One of Sam’s chooks.

A Passion For Poultry

Organising poultry auctions does not top the list of things to do for most 15-yearolds, but Sam Mackay has found his passion early on. He and his friend, Jarrad Morrison are organising their seventh auction at the Forbes Showgrounds on Sunday. Sam’s uncle, Andrew Milford said: “Sam was 10 when he organised his first sale in 2013.” When asked why he thought to hold his own auction Sam simply said: “We own poultry and had an excess, so I thought it would be good to hold one.” He sold a total of 300 chooks at the first auction. “There was paper everywhere,” laughed Andrew. Since then they have upgraded and “Uncle Andrew has developed spreadsheets, so we are now electronic,” said Sam. “No more paper.”

Just as well as 1,000 head of poultry are expected to be sold on Sunday. “We hold the first poultry auction in Central West NSW when it cools down a little so we can be sure the poultry don’t become stressed,” said Sam. “In fact, we are not like any other sale because Jarrad and I and some helpers, cage the poultry and make sure they are ok and have water. That is important as animal welfare carry out inspections.” Sam appreciates the coaching Andrew and his aunt Trish Milford provide. “They are the backbone,” he said. Sam also wanted to mention his Aunty Kerry as she “helps massively on the day.” What a team Sam and Jarrad make! By Dianne Collie

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MAYORAL NOTES From all reports the President’s ‪Lunch on Saturday was an outstanding success. The guest speaker Vince Sorrenti had everyone in stitches with laughter and had a very captive audience. The rodeo was also a great success and I congratulate the organisers for putting on such a well-run event. The Best of Regional Art exhibition opening was held ‪on Friday night. It is an excellent exhibition featuring artists from throughout the Central West. Cr Susan Chau did a wonderful job opening the exhibition. If you haven’t had the chance to see it yet, make sure you visit the Town Hall today or ‪tomorrow between 10am and 4pm. At last week’s Council meeting we endorsed the draft community strategic plan for exhibition. The exhibition period started today and will ‪finish on 20th April. There will be public information sessions ‪on 12th April so please make sure you come along and have your say. Council staff will also be attending a number of events and community group meetings to discuss the plan

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THUMBS UP... THUMBS DOWN THUMBS UP To the management and staff of Betland’s Orchard Forbes for another great season of beautiful produce and excellent customer service. Well done! THUMBS UP To Council, all the participants and publicity officer for organising the great concert for our senior community at the Town Hall recently.

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THUMBS DOWN To people leaving bags and boxes overnight and on weekends outside the Sunshine Op Shop. Other people rummage through the stuff and leave a big mess. Only drop off donations during opening hours.

and gain feedback. This is your opportunity to have your say on the strategic direction of the Forbes Shire for the next 10 years. The Armstrong Siddeley Car Club of Australia is hosting a rally next weekend in

Forbes and there will be a display out the front of the Town Hall f‪ rom 9am to 12pm ‪next Saturday. Mayor Graeme Miller

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FORBES SHIRE COUNCIL “Serving the Community” Public Notices

NEXT COUNCIL MEETING TO BE HELD 1PM THURSDAY 20TH APRIL PUBLIC WELCOME YOUTH WEEK AWARDS If you know a young person in the Forbes Shire who deserves to be recognised for their achievements and contribution to the community, you should nominate them for a Youth Week Award. This year Youth Week will be held from March 31 to April 9 and the theme is Get involved, be heard, make a difference! The awards ceremony on Tuesday, April 4 at the Forbes Town Hall is just one of the events that will be held throughout Youth Week with more events to be announced. Forbes Shire Council is encouraging parents, carers, teachers and employers to nominate your children, students or employees for the awards. Youth from 12 to 25-years-old can be nominated for the following awards: • Youth Citizenship Award • Sports Volunteer Award • Education Award • Brighter Future Award Nominations will close at 5pm on Wednesday, March 22. To download a nomination form visit www.forbes.nsw.gov.au or collect a form from Youth Development Assistant Clarissa Stewart at Council’s Administration Office. Nomination forms can be returned via email to clarissa.stewart@forbes.nsw.gov.au or returned to Council’s Administration Office.

PROPOSED ROAD CLOSING (Portion of Warrul Road) Under Section 35 of the Roads Act 1993, notice is given that the Minister for Lands will consider the closing of a road in connection with a road closing application proposed by Council. Council (acting on behalf of the Minister) will receive submissions regarding the proposal. All submissions received will be referred to the Minister’s delegate for a decision regarding the

proposed road closing. The road under consideration comprises a portion of Warrul Road, adjoining Lot 245 DP752962. If the council road is closed the land within the road reserve becomes vested in the Crown; the Crown may then dispose of the land under the Crown Lands Act 1989 to the adjoining land owner. All interested persons are invited to make submissions to the General Manager by 5pm, 20 April 2017. Please note the provisions of the Government Information (Public Access) Act, where information contained in such submissions may, at the discretion of Council and NSW Department of Primary Industries – Lands, be referred to the person(s) who initiated the proposal for appropriate consideration. For further enquiries please contact Council’s Senior Administration Officer, Kylie Grayson, on 6850 2305.

PROPOSED CLOSURE OF WALKWAY AND LAND RECLASSIFICATION CLEMATIS STREET PARK To progress the closure of the walkway from Blue Gum Street to Clematis Street park, because of issues related to vandalism and anti-social behaviour, the park’s land status must be reclassified from ‘community’ to ‘operational’ via an amendment to the Forbes Local Environment Plan 2013. Council’s intention to retain Clematis Street Park as an open space has not altered; the reclassification of land status is purely an administrative requirement to legally and permanently close the walkway. In the meantime, Council will install a temporary barrier to close access to the walkway. Council is writing to all residents within the catchment area of the park to consult on the proposed land reclassification and would welcome feedback to inform its decisions. Council will also hold a public meeting at Clematis Street Park at 6pm on Tuesday, April 4 to hear any comments and to clarify any issues. Please send your submission, by post or email, to Council by 5pm, Thursday, April 13 2017. For more information of this proposal please contact Council’s Director Environmental Services & Planning, Paul Bennett, 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.

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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The Pink Ladies are Hayley Quigley, Kerry Shaw and Shelley Taylor.

Ava fundraiser: The music-themed fancy dress fundraiser for Ava Garland and family, and the McGrath Foundation raised $7,260 with 92 people attending. The Pink Ladies won the Name the Tune game, received a prize for the first to pay for table tickets and won best dressed group. Best dressed table went to Sally Duff’s team as Groovy 60s/70s. Best dressed man was Michael Butler as Kermit the Frog and best dressed lady Krystal Hanley as Baby Spice. The Man game winners were Nic Rebellato and Phil Peterson. The Ladies game was fairly close but Heidi Stewart beat Veronica Rebellato by three seconds. The auction was done by Tye Stewart for various donated items. Win a double pass: Charlie Siem, one of today’s foremost young violinists, is in Australia for the first time. He is giving a concert with the Omega Ensemble on 1st April at Borrodell Vineyard in Orange. Born in London to a Norwegian father and British mother, he began to play the violin at the age of three after hearing a broadcast of Yehudi Menuhin playing Beethoven’s violin concerto. He was educated at Eton College, before reading music as an undergraduate at Cambridge University. From 1998 to 2004 he studied with Itzhak

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Rashkovsky in London at the Royal College of Music, and from 2004 he has been mentored by Shlomo Mintz. Charlie has appeared with many of the world’s finest orchestras, including the London Symphony Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra, Czech National Symphony Orchestra, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra and the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra. Book tickets for the show at borrodell.com. au/events or call 6365 3425. You can win a double pass in our competition today on page 11.

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Seminar for farmers: SafeWork NSW has doubled safety rebates to farmers. Forbes Small Engines is holding a seminar on Tuesday, 4th April at 2pm that will count as an eligible interaction so farmers don’t need to do the online webinar. SafeWork NSW and Tocal College (Quad bike safety training) will deliver the seminar. Contact 6852 3228 to book or for more information.

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www.forbesfamilydentists.com.au Harmony Day on 21st March is a great opportunity to celebrate Australia’s diverse culture and respect for each other. How do you show respect?

Anne Hodges: I truly care about people, all people. I like to make sure that I give good things to everyone, things that they can hold onto.

Kathleen Broderick: I respect people’s confidentiality and their need for personal space. When I can, I send love and light to people in need.

Lee Hodge: I respect others by allowing them to tell their story and listening to them. I also acknowledge and address what makes them unique.

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School Scoop Leadership Excellence: Forbes Public School hosted a two-day workshop for 31 educational leaders and aspiring leaders in primary and high schools from Forbes, Condobolin, Orange, Parkes, Yeoval, Tottenham, Peak Hill, Grenfell, Bedgerabong, Trundle and Quandialla. The group worked very closely with a consultant from Sydney on a diverse range of items. Forbes Public Principal, Dafydd Thomas said: “Leaders drive change and have a profound impact in their schools, equipping them with new approaches and bringing people together is a powerful opportunity to shape and mould the citizens of the future.” Bedgerabong Swimmers To Sydney Bedgerabong students Ryan Pritchett, George Matthews, Annabelle Hain and Patrick Bird took part in the Western Region swimming trials. They came third in the Peter Dobson relay for small schools, and will be competing at the PSSA State Swimming Carnival early April. Ryan Pritchett, with a first place in the 13 years boys freestyle, will be competing in two events in Sydney.

Movement and Play at Forbes Preschool With the support of an occupational therapist and speech therapist the Forbes Preschool developed a program to support children in all areas of development through movement and play. Children learn how to regulate their bodies, an essential skill for when they play and learn. This term the focus is on core stability and breathing. Good core muscles is vital to sit and attend! Pictured are Cael Ryan and Alice Davies using their core muscles and taking deep breaths to blow lots of bubbles.

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Forbes North Public School sent 24 students to Condobolin for the district swimming carnival. We had to be at Forbes Public School bus stop at 7am so we could catch the bus at 7:15am. On the bus people were very excited. It took us an hour to get there. When we got there we got to get in the pool for our warm up lap. After a set time the racers got called and the pool got cleared. There were all different styles from freestyle to butterfly. Sadly there were many disqualifications. Most of them were in butterfly and breaststroke. In breaststroke you can get disqualified if your hands or feet break the water. You can also get disqualified if your hands go to far back or if your hands go down. Fortunately we had two successful students who made it to the third level. They were Annaliese and Jakiel. Annaliese made it for 50m butterfly and Jakiel for 50m freestyle. They went to Dubbo for the third round on Friday, 10th of March. By Lauren House (Year 6)

Red Bend Blingo The new phenomenon of Blingo will arrive in Forbes soon with the Red Bend Catholic College inviting parents and friends to come dressed to the nines in glamorous over the top evening wear and far too much jewellery. A prize will be offered for the King and Queen of Bling for those who dare to dress up for the event at the Forbes Services Memorial Club on Friday, 31st March with 20 bingo games on offer. The first game will start at 7.30pm, doors will open at 7pm. The renowned Molly Neilsen will be the experienced caller and director of proceedings. Cost will be $20 for 20 bingo games. Extra bingo games can be purchased. Prizes include $25 Why Leave Town vouchers, and raffle tickets will be available at the door at $2 each or three for $5. Players must be present to collect either a pamper basket of Jamberry products or a barbeque hamper. During intermission, the walk up air-guitar competition has an iTunes voucher as prize.

St Laurence’s News St Laurence’s Parish School community celebrated Catholic Schools Week in early March starting with a well-attended community barbeque breakfast on Monday. The school community came together for the Mass on Wednesday to give thanks for the parish school and also reflect on this year’s theme: Catholic Schools: Great Learning, Great Communities. A significant event at the conclusion of the week was the annual school fete on Friday evening. While this annual event is a significant P&F fundraiser for the school it is also a fantastic gathering and community

building opportunity. Last Monday St Laurence’s hosted the World’s Greatest Shave. At an emotional assembly the school community witnessed the actions of three very special and most giving people. Scarlett Garland, Tom Maslin and Graeme Uphill demonstrated what it is to be completely selfless for the benefit and well-being of others in honour of another special little girl, Ava Garland and her beautiful family. The tremendous trio raised in excess of $13,000 for the Leukemia Foundation in support of research and families.

Scarlett Garland, Graeme Uphill and Tom Maslin raised thousands of dollars taking part in the World’s Greatest Shave.

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President’s Lunch A Celebration Of Community Stand-up comedian Vince Sorrenti was taken aback last Saturday that a small country town like Forbes could organise such an outstanding event. The sixth Forbes Rugby Union Club President’s Lunch has been described as the best ever with 820 guests joining in a spirit of friendliness, politeness and generosity. “The food was magnificent, the crowd unbelievable and the weather was great,” said Chris Sweeney, chairman of the organising committee. The Eat Your Greens Gourmet Dinner for 10 went for $10,000, a surprise Dinner with Vince for 10 at Ester in Sydney went for $9,500, the Wallaby jersey reached $2,000, a painting $6,000, a red gum mirror $2,200 and the winners of the $1,000 Platypus Charity Draw opted to donate the funds to the Garland Family. “The support for auction items was just amazing and we are able to donate $10,000 to Batyr, far exceeding our expectations,” said Chris. While Vince’s entertainment was rated by many as the funniest they had ever seen, the comedian was equally impressed by the way the Forbes community look out for each other. “I am extremely proud and happy to lead such a tremendous committee who can put together such a great event. All the happy, smiling faces at the event made me Stand-up comedian Vince Sorrenti (middle) with Alex very happy,” said Chris. MacKinnon and Heather MacKinnon.

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Aussie Women Put Foundation Before Friends

Many Australian women would ditch their friends or risk their credit rating rather than go make-up free, according to new research. The research commissioned by leading online Australian beauty and haircare retailer RY.com.au, reveals the extremes to which Aussie women will go in the name of beauty. It found 46 per cent of respondents would rather cancel a dinner with friends or scrimp on the weekly food shop if they needed the money to replace their foundation. An even more hardcore bunch, 12 per cent of those surveyed, were prepared to borrow money, skip paying a phone bill or even overdraw their bank account rather than be forced to go foundation free. RY.com.au co-founder James Patten said the research uncovered the extent of Australian women’s love affair with their beauty products. “It has echoes of the so-called lipstick effect, which suggests that consumers will still buy luxury goods even when facing a crisis,” he said. RY.com.au’s research also provides clues as to which age-groups are more likely to indulge in this make-up mania, with women aged under 35 leading the pack on how much they spend each month on skin, hair and beauty treatments. A quarter of women aged under 35 spend more than $150 a month on treatments compared to just seven per cent of those aged over 55. The younger demographic was almost twice as likely to splurge on beauty products when they felt down or stressed. And it was the youngest women surveyed who are reaching for top shelf items; with women aged under 25 the most likely to buy top-of-the-range expensive products, perhaps overdrawing their bank accounts in the process.

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New Label For Winter PJs With winter almost upon us, it is time to start looking for sleepwear to keep you cosy and warm at night. Undercover Sleepwear in Forbes has brought in a new label, Papinelle, for winter sleepwear. The designer is based in Paddington, Sydney and uses beautiful cotton and delicate fabrics, including quality flannelette and twill. The label has a variety of pieces to mix and match to suit your own comfort and style. Papinelle specialices in pyjamas, nighties, robes and loungewear, and has a small range of girls and boys pyjamas from size 1 to size 7. Owner of Undercover Sleepwear, Marg Duggan, feels this label will sit well with all other sleepwear labels in store to offer all customers a choice and option for everyone. She says sleepwear can cross over to lounge wear to relax around the home over the weekend. Marg is also a specialised and experienced bra fitter and a qualified Amoena fitter. Check out the Facebook and Instagram page, or call 6851 4405 for enquiries. Opening hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm and Saturday 9am to12.30pm. Pyjamas by Papinelle.

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Living and Lifestyle Ten Tips For a Happier, Healthier Life 1. Eat primally: Common sense dictates that the best diet is one based on foods we’ve been eating the longest. Studies show that a diet made up of fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds, as well as meat, fish and eggs, is best for weight control and health.

6. Get enough sleep: Sleep has the ability to optimise mental and physical energy. About eight hours a night are linked with reduced risk of chronic disease and improved longevity. Shutting down the computer or turning off the TV early in the evening is often all it takes to get to bed earlier.

2. Keep hydrated: Water makes up twothirds of the body and performs a plethora of functions, including acting as a solvent, carrier of nutrients, temperature regulator and body detoxifier. Drink enough to keep your urine a pale yellow colour.

7. Walk regularly: Aerobic exercise, including walking, is associated with a variety of benefits for the body and the brain. Aim for a total 30 minutes of brisk walking every day.

3. Eat mindfully: In our fast-paced world, we often eat while distracted and shovel in more than we need. Avoid eating when distracted, eating more slowly and taking time to taste food properly. Also chewing thoroughly – not only will it help to savour food, but it also assists the digestive process. 4. Get plenty of sunlight in the summer...: Sunlight, and the vitamin D this can make in the skin, is associated with a wide spectrum of benefits. As a rule of thumb, vitamin D is made when our shadow is shorter than our body length, ie when the sun is high in the sky. While burning is to be avoided, get as much sunlight exposure as possible for optimal health. 5… and in the winter: Low levels of sunlight in the winter can cause dark moods. It pays to get some external light exposure in the winter, say during lunchtime.

8. Engage in some resistance exercise: Resistance exercise helps to maintain muscle mass and strengthens the body. Do exercises at home, such as press-ups, sit-ups and squats. 9. Practise random acts of kindness: It is good for givers and receivers alike. It could be a quick call or text to someone, showing a fellow motorist some consideration, buying someone lunch or giving a spontaneous bunch of flowers. 10. Practise the art of appreciation: It is easy to fall in the modern-day living trap of acquiring material. Spend more time focusing not on what we don’t have, but on what we do, and give thanks for anything from our friends and family to a beautiful landscape or sunset. (Source: Psychologies website)

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Avoid The Flu This Winter!

Influenza (flu) is a highly contagious viral infection that spreads easily from person to person through coughing, sneezing and close contact. Unlike a cold, symptoms such as fever, sore throat and muscle aches develop suddenly and last about a week. In some cases, severe illness and complications such as pneumonia and bronchitis can develop, which can result in hospitalisation and even death. The flu can also make some existing medical conditions worse. Annual vaccination is the best way of preventing the flu and any associated illness. You should get the flu shot every year because the flu virus is constantly changing. Every year, the flu vaccine changes too, so it protects against the flu strains which are most likely to be around during that winter. Flannery’s Pharmacy is providing flu immunisation for adults over 18 years of age and vaccinations are available now. Flannery’s will be hosting immunisation clinics on Monday, 27th March and Thursday, 30th March. You can make an appointment instore or by calling the pharmacy on 6852 1111. Although an appointment is advisable, our accredited pharmacist may be available to administer the vaccine at other times so feel free to ask next time you are instore. The flu virus can be especially dangerous for elderly people, pregnant women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and very young children, as well as for people with underlying medical conditions. For people who are in these at risk categories, you may be able to access free immunisation from your GP. For more information ask instore or call Flannery’s Pharmacy on 6852 1111.

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TOPICALTrivia Earth Hour is celebrating its 10th year this weekend. The Aussie grassroots event has grown into the world’s biggest movement for climate change. Join Earth Hour tomorrow and switch off your lights between 8:30 and 9:30pm. We have some energy saving tips that will help reduce your carbon footprint – and your energy bills. 1. Don’t standby – switch off at the wall. Up to 10% of electricity use is for gadgets and appliances that are on standby. 2. Wash clothes using cold water, use a shorter setting and only run your washing machine with a full load. 3. Use a clothesline to dry your clothes whenever possible – clothes dryers are notorious energy guzzlers. 4. Embrace microwave cooking – it uses much less energy than an oven. Put lids on your pots for stove-top cooking. 5. Set the hot water temperature to 50 degrees Celsius. Install water-saving showerheads and keep your showers short.

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A 450 litre freezer

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I am too cute for my own good! This is Oliver Hugo and according to his owner, who sent us the photo, very spoilt. (Readers are welcome to send us funny, unusual, cute or interesting pet or animal photos for Caught Out! to editor@forbesphoenix.com.au)

BIG VOICE HUGE SOUND ALISON AVRON – TINY LITTLE UNIVERSE Alison Avron’s Tiny Little Universe is a pop album that has a great mix of slower tracks and up beat songs. Alison has a tongue in cheek approach to some of the tunes with the lyrics giving you a smile along the lines of Regina Spektor or Lilly Allen. Then by contrast Alison gets serious with tracks that she has dedicated to her mother, such as One in a Billion and Hey Mama. Filled to the brim with catchy melodies, slick lyrics and beats that keep your toes tapping, Tiny Little Universe is a great album to play on a rainy day. Another #Montefamous must have!

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How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like about living here? Forbes has been my home for 56 years, and it never ceases to amaze me how the Forbes people and businesses support our community both in good times and bad. Where do you work and what do you enjoy most about your work? I am selfemployed as a lamb feed lotter and am proud to supply a quality product. What do you do to unwind after work and on weekends? I enjoy all facets of rugby, playing badminton, dragon boating and spending quality time with my family and friends. I also enjoy a beer every now and then. What are you really good at? Organising lunch for a few people... Also, rugby refereeing as I always try to finish in the top five referees on the field during the game. (PS: There is only one referee in rugby!) If you could have a super power, what would it be? To change the minds of the worst leaders of the world so people can live in their own country if they choose, so then there would be no refugee issues. What is your pet hate? My pet hate is selfish people who don’t contribute to either business or the community but then expect everything to be provided for them.

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A Pulled Calf Is A Muscle Tear The calf muscles are commonly injured in sports that involve quick acceleration, deceleration or sudden changes in direction. Many people describe a sudden sensation of being struck on the back of the leg. A calf muscle tear is often referred to as a strain or a pulled muscle. The calf comprises of two large muscles, gastrocnemius and soleus. They both join to form the Achilles tendon, which inserts into the heel bone. The gastrocnemius also helps to bend the knee and together they contract to point the toes. Tears to the calf muscle can range from a small partial tear with little pain and minimal loss of function to a complete rupture, which may require surgery. Recovery time and return to sport depends upon the severity of the injury. The immediate treatment for all calf injuries consists of the RICE protocol – rest, ice compression and elevation. The No HARM protocol should also be applied – no heat, no alcohol, no running and no massage. This is aimed at reducing bleeding and secondary tissue damage within the muscle. If you are unable to walk without a limp, the use of a heel raise or wearing shoes with a small heel will decrease pain without further stressing the muscle. A compression bandage or wearing SKINS over the injured area helps limit bleeding and swelling. As pain decreases gentle exercise and stretching can begin in addition to treatment recommended by your friendly sports physio. It is important not to ignore a calf strain as return to activity too soon could make the injury worse. For the fitness of you. Linda Reilly

Linda Reilly

B.APP.Sc(PHTY),M.HLTH.Sc(PHTY),M.A.P.A.

APA Titled Sports Physiotherapist 3-5 Spring Street Forbes NSW 2871 Telephone 02 6852 1000

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WHAT’S On 1-31 Mar Red Cross Calling – door knock appeal for donations to the Red Cross. For more information contact Wilma Hepburn on 6852 2736 or 0415 610 109. 17-25 Mar

25 Mar 26 Mar

Seen at the President’s Lunch on Saturday were (L-R) Susan Chau, Judy Cannon, Laruen McIntyre and Felicity Batkin.

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28 Mar 30 Mar 31 Mar Enjoying the President’s Lunch were (L-R) Mick Prior, Debbie Prior, Mark Silcock and Karen Barlow.

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Forbes Public School Principal, Dafydd Thomas (left) and students were grateful to Forbes Shire Council for their new water bottles and thrilled by a visit from Mayor Graeme Miller (middle) on Wednesday. Story next week.

A Best of Regional Art Exhibition at the Forbes Town Hall. An exhibition of celebrated local and regional artists from Forbes, Parkes, Cowra, Orange, Wellington and Mudgee. Contact Pammie Thomson on 0429 511 385 or follow the Forbes Arts Society’s Facebook page.

Forbes Farmers Markets at Victoria Park from 8am-12pm. For more information contact forbesfarmersmarkets@gmail.com Red Cross Indoor Bowls Day at the Forbes Youth & Community Centre from 1pm for an afternoon of fun and laughter to help raise funds for the Red Cross. Contact Wilma Hepburn on 6852 2736 or 0415 610 109. Forbes Poultry Auction at 11am at the Forbes Showground. All poultry to be in by 10:20am. For bookings call Sam 0498 761 336. Barbeque available.

Social Media: Advanced Workshop 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 Forbes Widows Support Group luncheon at the Forbes Services Memorial Club at 12pm. Contact Maria on 6851 2716 or Dorothea on 6851 4781.

Brothers 4 Recovery - Stay Clean. Stay Sober. Stay Deadly at the Forbes Wiradjuri Dreaming Centre Time from 10.30am-12pm. Help to break the cycle of abuse and alcohol addiction. All welcome. Barbeque available. Forbes Public School Fete from 4:30 – 6:30pm at the school. Lots of stalls, fun games, chocolate wheel, home cooking and a game zone.

Forbes Small Engines seminar at 2pm on What rebates are available to you presented by SafeWork NSW and Tocal College (quad bike safety training). Attending will replace doing compulsory online webinar for farmers. Contact 6852 3228. 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 Skydive OZ in Dubbo. Bookings essential, call 1 300 185 180.

Opera for Ava @ Red Bend College Main Hall from 3 – 5pm with principal soloist for Opera Australia, Dominica Matthews with Diego Torre from Mexico and Kathleen Moore from Canada. Tickets $85 available at Hazell and Field in Forbes or send email to opera4ava@gmail.com. Go to the Opera4ava Facebook page for more information.

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 tea provided. No experience necessary, loose clothing, flat shoes. All welcome. Contact 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 first Friday of each month at 12:30. Open to all survivors of any community. If interested contact Pascale on 6342 1612. Members come as far as Canberra, Temora, Forbes, and Eugowra. All details on: http://recover.itmatters. com.au Author Barry Bredner introduced his latest book to Forbes residents last week. He is with News on Rankin employee Jayne Whitworth.

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WIN A FAMILY PASS

You can win a family pass (4 tickets) to the Sydney Royal Easter Show 6th – 19th April Sharing a passion for ‘growing together’ are friends of the Forbes Riverside Community Garden (L-R) Leo Curran, Anne Hodges, Denis Irvine and Heather Moore.

Planting Peas For Peace Of Mind, Heart And Soul

Among the many friends of the Forbes Riverside Community Garden are two families spanning three generations with grandparents, daughter and partner and grandsons actively. Meeting with some of the founding members, The Forbes Phoenix wanted to learn what attracted people to join. “It’s so peaceful here, and sheltered from the wind and weather,” said Leo Curran. Anne Hodges agreed adding: “We are just so blessed to have this space.” According to Denis Irvine, friends can choose what they would like to grow, “however we do encourage the growing of clean, organic food.” The community garden is a picture of perfect health with an array of raised garden beds bursting with fresh vegetables, herbs and flowers. There is a passionfruit vine, citrus and mulberry trees as well as mounds where pumpkins, rockmelons and asparagus grow. “We cater for people of all abilities, ages and walks of life, and love to share our gar-

dening knowledge. Mind you there is never a day where we don’t learn something new,” said Leo. The community garden falls under the auspices of the Forbes Shire Council, and has been successful in attaining two grants. However nowadays they supplement the grant money with the sale of seasonal fruit, vegetables, potted vegetable and herb seedlings and dried herbs. “We have also received excellent support from many Forbes businesses, farmers and producers, we are very grateful to,” said Denis. The Community Garden is always looking for new friends and open to anyone wanting buy fresh seasonal vegetables and herbs. The gardens are located within the former State Forest Nursery in Reymond Street and are open from 9 to 11am Monday to Saturday. Visiting the garden you will easily understand the friendly volunteers’ motto: Plant three rows of peas; peace of mind, peace of heart and peace of soul. By Dianne Collie

Barry Tells You How to Travel And Work Barry Brebner had a lot of time to think and reflect whilst recovering from cancer in hospital. Reminiscing about the eight editions of Workabout Australia he wrote until 2011, Barry was motivated to start writing again. “During those years I met so many people who told me the most amazing travel stories,” said Barry. “So I set to work and here is the result,” he said proudly holding a copy of Workers on the Wallaby. Barry was in Forbes last Thursday with his latest book meeting people at News on Rankin. He was happy to sell a book to a reader from his hometown of Dubbo, answered questions from the public and chatted to Forbes local, William Hodson who

told him about his time working as a trailer driver in Cape York. Workers on the Wallaby is a collection of 11 factual and very personal stories of people’s adventures whilst travelling Australia. Barry tells of how one traveller who felt God’s presence at Devil’s Marbles, and of a couple who raised and educated their children on the road and how important their journey was to their childrens’ education. “Workabout Australia, is a book that every person thinking of travelling and or working around Australia should have,” said Barry. By Dianne Collie

Complete the entry form and return it to The Forbes Phoenix, PO Box 251, Canowindra 2804, or enter online via www.forbesphoenix.com.au for your chance to win.

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You can win a double pass to see Charlie Siem in concert with The Omega Ensemble on Saturday 1st April at Borrodel Vineyard, Orange. To enter please text your name phone number and Location (Parkes or Forbes) to 0490 517 590.

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