The Forbes Phoenix Issue 87

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DELIGHT… Volunteer driver Robert Parsons with the lively Morning Magpie Craft Group. They were very excited about Neighbourhood Central’s new Hyundai people mover.

People Our Passion

Neighbourhood Central’s motto is: People our passion – service our strength, and the Forbes branch is living it every day.

“Our aim is for our clients to remain independent, at home and to provide them with a choice of opportunities,” said Monica Wren, administrator of the Forbes office.

“We can assist with transport either to attend medical appointments, social events or do shopping. Trips may be subsidised depending on eligibility and some taxi vouchers are available,” said Monica.

“We are very proud of our new Hyundai people mover and everyone is delighted.

Our previous vehicle seated four - we can now comfortably seat seven!”

More than 25 people volunteer as drivers, client support in transit and for library deliveries. “Thank you just never seems

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enough for our volunteers. They are such kind, selfless people who make the world a better place to live in. I’m so proud of them all,” said Monica.

Neighbourhood Central also assists with delivering reading material from the library, offering craft group activities, as well as opportunities to socialise. “We hold a range of social events, including a monthly morning tea where 40 or more people regularly enjoy a chat and guest speakers.”

The Morning Magpies craft group is currently at capacity, but an additional group is being organised, according to Monica.

For all bookings and enquiries call Monica or Lauren on 6851 4550 between 10am and 3pm Monday to Friday.

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COUNCIL NOTES The draft of our Forbes Shire Community Strategic Plan 2017-2027 is on public exhibition. Please make sure you have a look at the draft plan and provide your feedback. There will be two public meetings ‪on Wednesday, 12th April from 3:30 to 5pm or ‪5:30 to 7pm at the Forbes Town Hall.

Our General Manager Danny Green will be presenting these meetings and it will also give residents the chance to ask any questions. Council officers will also be in attendance at the Forbes Public School Easter Fete today from 4:30 to 6:30pm and at the Rotary Ipomoea Markets ‪next Saturday and the Bedgerabong Country Fair ‪next Sunday. The draft plan is available to view on Council’s website www.forbes.nsw.gov. au and hard copies are available at Council’s administration and engineering offices as well as Forbes Library.

We are pleased to welcome the Armstrong Siddeley Car Club Rally to Forbes this weekend. There will be a public viewing at the Forbes Town Hall ‪tomorrow from 9am to 12pm so make sure you head down to have a look.

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Also on tomorrow is the Forbes Triathlon Festival, which is sure to be a great event.

Just a reminder that the Forbes Aquatic Area will be temporarily closed to the public all day tomorrow.

We farewelled the former Director of Tour-

ism, Community and Cultural Development Richard Morgan earlier this week. We wish Richard the best of luck for his future endeavours.

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FORBES SHIRE COUNCIL “Serving the Community” Public Notices

NEXT COUNCIL MEETING TO BE HELD 1PM THURSDAY 20TH APRIL PUBLIC WELCOME PROPOSED CLOSURE OF WALKWAY AND LAND RECLASSIFICATION CLEMATIS STREET PARK

PROPOSED ROAD CLOSING (Portion of Warrul Road)

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.

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.

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN 2017-2027

2011 Toyota Hilux Workmate Single Cab Utility: Plant No. 1401, Rego: BM34CF, 55,800km, 5 Speed Manual, White, Steel Tray Towbar Registered 14/04/2018 2012 Toyota Hilux Workmate Single Cab Utility: Plant No. 1424, Rego: BQ11YQ, 78,000km, 5 Speed Manual, White, Steel Tray Towbar Registered 14/04/2018 2015 Holden Calais VF V Sedan: Plant No. 1501, Rego: CYL15G, 89,700km, Auto, White, Registered 14/04/2018 Expressions of interest close 5:00pm Friday 21st April. Inspections are available by appointment only. For further information please call Council’s Plant/Purchasing Officer Sam Cunningham on 68502887 or email samcu@forbes.nsw.gov.au

The draft Community Strategic Plan 2017-2027 is now on public exhibition for community input. As part of the public exhibition period, there will be community engagement including a public meeting at 6pm on Wednesday, April 12 at the Forbes Town Hall and Council officers will be in attendance at a number of community group meetings and events. The draft copy can be viewed online on Council’s website at www.forbes.nsw.gov.au or at Council’s Administration Office.

Please send your submission by post or email to Council by 5pm, Thursday, April 20 2017.

For more information, contact Council’s Community Development Manager Nina Hooper on 6850 2358.

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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SNIPPETS...

Isabella Brown and Patrick Bird of Bedgerabong Public School recently placed first and second respectively in the CWA Land Cookery competition (Oxley group), ANZAC biscuits - 12 years and under. Isabella will test her skills at the upcoming state competition. They are pictured with Mrs Horan who encouraged them to participate.

Bizkeys: The Police respond to crimes at all times. Sometimes businesses are subjected to crimes when they are closed. The NSW Police Force maintains a confidential and secure database, called Bizkeys, where business owners supply a list of key holders with contact details. It is an important and very useful tool if say for example, a window of a business premises is broken at night, the police can ring so the business can be secured again. Business owners are encouraged to contact the Crime Prevention Officer for the Lachlan Local Area Command, Senior Constable Daniel Greef, on 6862 9936 or gree1dan@police. nsw.gov.au for a business keyholder form.

Skywriters: Writers and aspiring writers are invited to join the Big Skies Collaboration Skywriters project to author stories, in any genre, about their own or other people’s relationships with celestial phenomena in our southern sky. Skywriters Hub will be launched at the Forbes Library on Thursday, 6th April at 1pm. The Skywriters Project is led by Forbes-based author and scholar Dr Merrill Findlay. Participation is free, and anyone with an interest in writing

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QUESTION of the week or storytelling is invited to take part. Sign up at the Forbes Library or at bigskiescollaboration.wordpress.com/projects/skywriters/ Forbes Business Chamber: At the March monthly meeting, Sally Duff represented the Forbes Shire Council to work on strengthening a productive relationship between the chamber and council. The first social media workshop was very successful and well attended, while some fantastic social media ideas are coming through from the youngest committee member Stevie-Leigh Morrison including a business of the week and regular Instagram post.

Poultry auction: Sam Mackay’s auction last Sunday attracted a huge crowd with 1,058 head of poultry and 128 registered buyers! Not bad for a 15-year-old! #MONTEfamousreview: Bel – Melancholia, Twenty one year old Melbourne musician Bel, has released a beautiful dark electro pop EP named Melancholia. Written with the premise: There is a beauty in sadness and what would happen if we embraced darkness similarly to how we embrace the light? Building on this idea Bel used her lyrical writing skills and talent for creating beautiful melodies to produce an EP that will sweep you into a new world of emotion and thought. It is a stunning example of the dark electro pop genre.

Why shouldn’t we buy water in disposable bottles?

Ryan Withers: Once you’ve drunk the water the disposable bottle becomes part of landfill.

Garbage dumps take up land that belongs to our native animals. My favourite native animals are wombats and I want to make sure they stay safe.

Sarah Jane Sullivan: Disposable water bottles create more rubbish. Oh, and it really annoys me when I see rubbish on the road that people have tossed away. Why don’t they care more about the environment?

Brodie Morley: By using disposable bottles, we are creating more rubbish. That is why I like the bottle Forbes Shire Council gave me. I can use this bottle again and again.

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Turn The Tap On; Save Money And The Environment!

The Forbes Council’s initiative to encourage young people to drink tap water instead of buying bottled water has reached all the schools in the shire.

In the late 1980s when Australia was introduced to buying bottled water, many people thought it was a big joke. Who would be so silly to buy bottled water when you can drink it for free from the bubbler, or fill up your glass or trusty drink bottle from the tap?

Well marketing triumphed and unfortunately today we continue to buy bottled water in droves.

But not in Forbes! All primary students received a reusable water bottle as Mayor Graeme Miller did the rounds and visited the final school last Wednesday.

Forbes Public School Principal, Dafydd Thomas said: “We are grateful to Forbes Shire Council for providing this sustainable initiative as it supports the students learning and understanding of the importance of recycling to reduce landfill. All 300 students were given an environmentally friendly, reusable water bottle.”

Students answering a question from The Forbes Phoenix were all aware of the vast number of disposable water bottles ending up in landfill and its negative effect on the environment.

Australians purchase about 118,000 tonnes of plastic drink bottles a year, but only recycle 35 per cent of them. The 76,700 tonnes left behind either goes to landfill or ends up as rubbish. In addition the cost of bottled water is exorbitant with Australia alone using more than 300,000 barrels of oil a year to make PET bottles.

Add the cost of transport, and the amount spent on buying bottled water, while it is possible to get the same product virtually free from a tap. Isn’t it time you follow the lead of the students and make bottled water a thing of the past?

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A Sight For Sore Eyes Fiona Hayward, Owner/Manager of Eyewear Specs, opened the doors at 95 Rankin Street in February 2016.

“It is so wonderful to see people wearing our glasses and loving them,” said Fiona.

“Word of mouth has been a large part of our business success.”

It has been so successful that they will be expanding the business to employ a graduate optometrist in the future.

Eyewear Specs also doubles as a mobile optometrist. “We basically pack up shop and move to a location where we’re needed,” said Fiona. “We have worked from Jemalong Residential Village, and travelled to Condobolin, Grenfell, Parkes and Eugowra. We will be working in Canowindra soon following a community request, and we also offer a school screening service.”

“Eye care is very important and it is essential that people have their eyes tested every two years. Here at Eyewear Specs there is no cost to you for an eye examination as we Bulk Bill all testing with a valid Medicare Card.” According to Fiona they offer up to 260 different eye frames and all stock is rotated every three months so you can be sure to pick an individual frame.

“We also offer two pairs of glasses for the

Fiona Hayward, Owner/Manager of Eyewear Specs with a small sample of the wide range of frames you can choose no matter what your budget is.

price of one.”

The most popular brand for children and adults are Flexon/Nike. “To see what these glasses can do is nothing but extraordinary.

They are made of titanium so they are ultra-strong and flexible,” said Fiona. “That is why they are perfect for children and any

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“Please come and see us to have your eyes tested and we will tailor a pair of glasses to suit your individual financial budget.” Fiona said they also worked with Vision Care and Aboriginal Support.

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Colleen Pout, Judith West and Jane Gilmur enjoy cups of tea after their Tai Chi class on Tuesday.

Bill and Jan McFeeters with an Armstrong Siddley at the McFeeters Car Museum. They are looking forward to the annual Armstrong Siddley Car Club rally in Forbes this weekend. The highlight is the Concours d’Elegance On Saturday morning when the restored cars will be displayed outside the Forbes Town Hall to be judged for condition and originality.

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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.

Forbes Public School Fete from 4:30 – 6:30pm at the school. Lots of stalls, 31 Mar fun games, chocolate wheel, home cooking and a game zone.

31 Mar Blingo! Bingo at Forbes Services Memorial Club at 7pm. Fundraiser for Red Bend Catholic College P & F. Contact the college on 6852 2000.

1 Apr Annual Federal Rally of the Armstrong Siddeley Car Club: Concours d’Elegance in Harold Street outside the Town Hall from 9am to 12pm.

1 Apr Tea for Two concert in Forbes Town Hall at 2:30pm by Grant Roberts and Maddie Anderson. Cost $30 includes a light afternoon tea. Tickets at News on Rankin or at door.

3 Apr Forbes Neighborhood Watch Meeting at the Forbes Services Memorial Club at 2pm.

3 Apr Email Marketing 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 4 Apr Forbes Small Engines Safety Rebates Seminar at 2pm at 25 Union Street.

A free presentation on safety rebates available to farmers conducted by SafeWork NSW. Attendance at seminar will act as an eligible interaction and give farmers access to the safety solutions on offer. Contact Melissa on 6852 3228.

4 Apr Youth Week Award Ceremony at the Forbes Town Hall at 6pm.

5 Apr Youth Week Event: Forbes Colour Run - Forbes High School at Lake Forbes. Contact Clarissa Stewart on 6850 2357.

6 Apr Skywriters Project Launch at the Forbes Library at 1pm. For more information visit www.bigskiescollaboration.wordpress.com/projects/skywriters 6 Apr Forbes Camera Club meeting at Forbes Services Memorial Club at 7pm.

7 Apr Youthfest at King George Park at 6pm. All youth are invited to perform on stage with a free barbeque and movie screening. Contact Clarissa Stewart on 6850 2357.

8 Apr Skydive OZ in Dubbo. Bookings essential, call 1 300 185 180.

8 Apr

Elaine Bright of the CWA Forbes branch presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Ron Kenny of Baa Moo Oink Butchery. He kindly donated a tray of meat for the Oxley Group meeting recently.

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.

11 Apr Monthly meeting of Trundle Royal Far West Sunshine Club at 1:15pm at the Op Shop.

13 Apr Easter street stall of Trundle Royal Far West Sunshine Club and draw of seafood raffle.

14 - 15 Tullamore Irish Festival over Easter with Peter Byrne and Celtic Beat, DamApr ien Leith and Celtic Sirens. For more information visit www.tullamore.org.au.

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. 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 monthly meeting of Forbes Neighborhooud Watch Inc is on the first Monday of the month at the Forbes Services Memorial Club at 2pm (and not 7pm) during winter time. New faces always welcome. Contact Lyn Ward on 0417 536 619 or Bruce Adams 0429 151 280.

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Former Forbes resident Grant Roberts and friend Maddie Anderson will present an afternoon concert of piano and vocal music in the Forbes Town Hall tomorrow. The concert includes highlights from operatic and music theatre repertoire, along with selected piano favourites and a healthy portion of fun and laughter.

Grant and Maddie have been performing together for over five years, having first met while both were studying at the Australian National University in Canberra. Following the success of their concerts in the Canberra region recently, Forbes music lovers have an opportunity to enjoy the duo’s unique combination of music and laughter.

Doors open at 2:30, and the concert will include a light afternoon tea. Tickets are $30, inclusive of afternoon tea, and can be purchasedat News on Rankin on 6852 1008, or at the door.

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Paddles Up For Regatta Season Dragon boating is a wonderful sport. You can paddle for fun, fitness and friendship – or you can train seriously for the regatta team, or try out to join the state team. You can paddle in interstate events, or even in other countries.

You can join any regatta with or without the rest of your team, which is just what Bill and Beth Thomas of the Forbes Lachlan Dragons did last Sunday.

Nowra Water Dragons were holding their annual regatta on the stunning Shoalhaven River, and Bill and Beth joined the 250 competitors from community and sports teams for a great day of friendly competition.

The Nowra regatta offered an added bonus for Bill who had just attained his level 2 sweep accreditation. The sweep steers the boat and is accountable for the crew.

He was able to carry out this task with great aplomb on the untried tidal river of Shoalhaven. A waterway quite different to what he is accustomed, but he did an incredible job – sweeping his team to two first places in heats and a second in the finals.

Bill needs to complete one more regatta to be fully qualified and will take part in the Orange Regatta with the Forbes Lachlan

Dragons later in the year.

The Forbes Lachlan Dragons, with members from Parkes and Eugowra region, value teamwork, passion, achievement and friendship. If you’d like to find out more about dragon boating or the club, find us on Facebook.

We are based at Lake Forbes, behind the Sport and Rec Club in Lachlan Street. We would love to see you come along on Sunday mornings at 8:15, and 6:15 Thursday evenings in daylight-saving time.

By Beth Thomas

JOINING IN… Lachlan Dragons Beth and Bill Thomas at the Nowra Regatta recently.

Croquet Is Good For You In Forbes we play golf croquet every Tuesday and Ausie croquet every Saturday at 9am. You need to arrive by 8.45 to register for the day and participate in the draw.

You can learn for as little as $2 for six games, after which you are invited to become a member for $10 per person per year and $5 per day to play.

Croquet promotes good health and wellbeing without the need for sophisticated gym equipment. Our courts provide fresh air, and gentle exercise for the body, and stimulation for the brain.

It is a non-contact sport for all ages. It is easy to learn, low cost, great fun to play and provides for social relaxation as well as competitive and challenging games, with men and women competing on equal terms.

But beware croquet is addictive!

For more information contact president John Cole on 6857 3346, or secretary Anne Stewart on 6851 5320 or 0432 273 295 or look us up on Facebook.

By Veva MacCullagh