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PROUD MOMENT… The winners at Tuesday night’s Youth Week Award ceremony are (L-R) Cheyenne Stokes-Hicks, Jenssen Mores, Jackson Burton, Mayor Graeme Miller, Brianna Duncan, Rosie Yapp and Elise Dukes. (Absent: Chelsea Turner)

Contribution Of Youth Celebrated

Rosie Yapp was the overall winner of the 2017 Youth Community Award at the Youth Week Awards ceremony at the Forbes Town Hall on Tuesday night. Elise Dukes received a highly commended award in the same category as the judges had trouble splitting the two nominees. “I have not had much time to really comprehend what has just happened,” said an overwhelmed Rosie afterwards. “There are so many deserving people in our community of this award, so I am really grateful.” Rosie said she hoped it would serve as inspiration for whatever path she chooses after finishing school this year. The award recognises young people who have an active and positive role in the community by doing volunteer work, taking the lead in organising events, charity work or outstanding contributions to sport or cul-

tural organisations. Mayor Graeme Miller handed out more awards to acknowledge the contribution our youth makes to the Forbes community. The Young Sports Volunteer Award was again a tight race and two winners were announced: Janssen Mores and Brianna Duncan. Two Education Awards were handed out to an outstanding student from Forbes High School and one from Red Bend Catholic College. The recipients were Chelsea Turner and Jackson Burton respectively. Both students not only have achieved academically, but they are also very active in various other school activities. The Bright Future Award for apprentices, trainees or students went to Cheyenne Stokes-Hicks, a student of TAFE Western. By Maggi Barnard

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MAYORAL NOTES There has been a number of swimming club members from Forbes competing in championships in Canberra and Sydney. During our recent visit to Sydney, Maureen and I were privileged to watch a number of our young people from the western region competing at the aquatic centre at Olympic Park. My cousin’s grandson Tom Mattiske was among those we saw swim and he did very well. On the weekend we had the Armstrong Siddeley Car Club of Australia host their rally in Forbes. I attended the presentation dinner on Sunday night and it was a very pleasant evening getting to know the members. Our Council staff were given a great wrap on the way they helped them organise the rally and they were very impressed with the support they received from Forbes Shire Council. The Forbes Triathlon Festival was a great event on Saturday from all reports I have received. We hope to continue this great partnership into the future. It’s Youth Week this week and there have

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THUMBS UP To the young man from the Forbes Family Dentist who escorted an elderly lady across the road and into her car recently in the torrential rain. THUMBS UP To parents who bring up well mannered and nicely behaved children. We moved to Forbes from Sydney and helped at the Rodeo barbeque stand. It was a pleasure to see so many children with good manners.

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been some fantastic events for the youth of our town including colour runs for Forbes High School and Red Bend Catholic College as well as a Youth Week Awards presentation night. Tonight is the last event for the week with Youthfest being held at King George V Park from 6pm.

THUMBS UP To Alex Prout, NRL development officer and what he does for the promotion of junior rugby league in our area. The NRL 6’s gala day held in Parkes was an outstanding success and a terrific opportunity for children to experience rugby league in a fun and non-threatening environment. Tomorrow night Forbes is hosting the Lions Youth of the Year NSW State Final. The Lions Youth of the Year is a very important program that recognises the leaders of the future. Mayor Graeme Miller

FORBES SHIRE COUNCIL “Serving the Community” Public Notices

NEXT COUNCIL MEETING TO BE HELD 1PM THURSDAY 20TH APRIL PUBLIC WELCOME RECRUITMENT Project Engineer Due to a vacancy in our workforce, Council is seeking a qualified Civil Engineer to join the Engineering Department in the position of Project Engineer. Within the Engineering Services section of Council, this position is permanent, full-time and is integral to the management and planning of Councils maintenance and construction programs associated with Councils civil infrastructure. The successful applicant will be required to possess and demonstrate excellent communication skills, project management skills as well as the ability to work cooperatively in a team environment. Contact: David Tinlin, Manager Technical Services on 6850 2874 Applications Close: 5pm, Monday 24 April 2017 Trainee Water Operator Council is seeking applicants for the position of Trainee Water Operator. The primary purpose of this role is to assist in all areas of Councils Water Operations which includes operating, maintaining and repairing Councils Water Treatment Facility and Reticulation infrastructure. The successful applicant will gain valuable skills whilst undertaking a Certificate III in Water Industry Operations over a two year period. Contact: David Tinlin, Manager Technical Services on 6850 2874 Applications Close: 5pm, Monday 24 April 2017 How to apply for positions with Council: Visit http://www.forbes.nsw.gov.au A direct link will be provided directing all applicants to Scout, a web based recruitment application.

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION Design for Forbes Homemaker Centre Stage 2 Subdivision Quotations are invited for the Design of the Forbes Homemaker Centre Stage 2 Subdivision. Quotations, addressed to the General Manager, are to be lodged by 4.00pm Thursday 27 April 2017. For further information please contact Council’s Technical Services Manager, David Tinlin, on 02 6850 2874 or refer to Council’s website www.forbes.nsw.gov.au for the relevant documentation.

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REQUEST FOR TENDER NOTICE 2017/2 Supply and Delivery of Tyres, Tubes and Associated Services Tenders are invited for the Supply and Delivery of Tyres, Tubes and Associated Services. Tenders, addressed to the General Manager, are to be lodged by 4.00pm Friday 28 April 2017. For further information please contact Council’s Plant and Purchasing Officer, Sam Cunningham, on 02 6850 2874 or refer to Council’s website www.forbes.nsw.gov.au for the tender documentation. Canvassing of any of Council’s staff or councillors will disqualify tenderers from the tender process. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted.

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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QUESTION of the week ing areas, an activities room and communal gathering spaces. Stage one is scheduled to open in mid2018. Please call 1800 551 834 if you are interested in learning more.

Forbes High School Year 9 students at the Spirit of the ANZAC Centenary Experience in Orange.

Spirit of the ANZAC: Year 9 students from Forbes High School travelled to Orange recently to see the Spirit of the ANZAC Centenary Experience. The exhibition contains various interactive displays, which allowed students to take a self-guided tour through 12 different zones; each zone representing a different aspect of Australia’s involvement in World War I. The students learned how and why Australia became involved in the war, they saw first hand experiences from young men and women involved in the war and the aftermath it had on Australia and the young people who fought to defend it. Jemalong Residential Village Expansion: The expansion of Catholic Healthcare’s Jemalong Residential Village and its merger with Mater Aged Care has been officially approved. The development will bring together two of the longest serving aged care services in Forbes, adding new retirement living dwellings that are modern with integrated aged care services. Construction will start mid-2017, at the existing Jemalong Residential Village location on Edwards Street for a state-ofthe-art integrated aged care campus, 36 private rooms, a dementia specific space, chapel and a new retirement living village consisting of 20 units. There will also be modern health and wellness spaces, din-

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Here’s your chance to fly: Plummeting towards the ground at 180km an hour from 14,000 feet above. The Phoenix is sending a reporter to see what all the fuss is about. Skydiving is a popular bucket list item and there is a good reason why - the adrenaline rush of free falling is but one. Bucket loads of emotions enter while dangling from a plane and then falling towards earth: excitement, fear, adrenaline, more fear, excitement, awe, gratitude, exhilaration and pure amazement! Adrenaline junkie or not, skydiving is a chance to overcome your fears and feel free. Places still available this weekend to Skydive in Dubbo with Skydive Oz. www. skydiveoz.com.au/skydive-dubbo/ Forbes Phoenix Sales: Our Reporter Dianne Collie is now also doing sales in Forbes. Please contact her on 0414 643 250 or on reporter@forbesphoenix.com.au for a quote, to discuss options or any other information you would need to advertise in The Forbes Phoenix.

What is it about Armstrong Siddeley cars that appeal to you the most?

Phil Irwin: I am from Berambing in the Blue Mountains and spending time in the Central West on the bushranger trail. I was thrilled to find this rally. I really like the wood grained dashboards - and the size of the engines!

Margaret and Fred Vogelsang: These cars have so many magnificent features, are of such quality and are extremely elegant. We particularly like the bonnet emblems of the sphinx – and they are different on every model!

Don Rath, and Bev and Lloyd Gerdes: We have never heard of these cars, however we are impressed with the preselected gear box which was so advanced for the era as well as the unusual colours, especially the aqua and the cream.

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To Hell And Back

Brothers 4 Recovery were in Forbes last week with their inspirational yet spine chilling message. The honesty of Ed Daley, Steve Morris and Jeff Amatta is beyond brave as all three men have been to hell and back with alcohol, drugs and gambling addictions. As clean and sober men their mission now is to empower communities and youth to implement the tools to recovery. Ed’s message is don’t waste your life! He said it was dancing that helped in his recovery. “I needed it for my soul.” Ed completed Certificate IV Community Service and is working as a support worker.

Steve who is ashamed his addiction led him to “lie and steal to feed my filthy habit”. He challenged everyone to “find that why in your life.” “I turned into the man I didn’t want to be,” said Jeff. “I started drinking very young and before I knew it I was injecting even though I feared needles.” His advice was to concentrate on education and be with positive people. In the words of Brothers 4 Recovery: “If we want a good life we need to do good things.” By Dianne Collie

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With the school holidays starting today why not take a short trip to the Lachlan Shire. Located in the heart of NSW, it is well known for its natural beauty, friendly and welcoming locals and relaxed bush lifestyle. The towns in the shire capture the essence of life in the bush. Condobolin is the largest town with a population of almost 4,000, followed by Lake Cargelligo and Tottenham and then the villages of Tullibigeal, Burcher, Albert and Fifield. Condo is home to singer Shannon Noll. He filmed the video clip for his first single, What About Me?, in Condo. Condo, as it is commonly known, is the home of the Karie people with the lower Lachlan region considered to be the heartbeat of the Wiradjuri Nation. The Wiradjuri people are also know as the people of the three rivers. They have inhabited modern day NSW for at least 40,000 years. At the time of European colonisation, there were an estimated 3,000 Wiradjuri living in the region. This country extends from the Great Dividing Range in the east and is bordered by the Macquarie, Lachlan and Murrumbidgee Rivers. The Wiradjuri nation is the largest in NSW and second largest geographically in Australia. Lachlan Shire Council is po-

sitioned in Wiradjuri Country with one in six people identifying as Aboriginal. The Wiradjuri Cultural Centre is located on the corner of Cunningham Street and McDonnell Street in Condobolin. It was constructed for the express purpose of promoting the study and understanding of Wiradjuri culture. The centre offers a local hub for training, development, employment, cultural appreciation and cultural awareness. There is also an art gallery and a yarn up space for visitors to gather and enjoy the environment. Local Aboriginal art and products are available for purchase from the gallery. The Western Plains Regional Development building houses a traditional basket weaving display made by local artist Bev Coe. Also on display are stone artefacts collected by local man Stan Dodgson and a permanent display of Aboriginal family history, which will be of interest to history buffs. Another attraction Condo is famous for is the Utes in the Paddock, an outdoor gallery located 3km down the Mulguthrie Road near Ootha. Various models of Holden utes act as a canvas for the completion of high quality uteworks that celebrate bush life in Australia. The collection features some of Australia’s best known artists including

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Lachlan Shire John Murray, Shane Gehlert, Peter Brown, Adaum Cullen and Codo’s own local artist Karen Tooth. Lachlan Shire is looking to locate the utes to a more high profile location in the near future. Sleeping under the stars is a part life in the Lachlan Shire and with the amazing night skies, you will not be disappointed. Whether it’s pitching a tent, setting up a camper trailer or experiencing the caravan or motorhome camp experience, the Lachlan Shire caters for all visitors including freedom campers at Gumbend Lake in Condo, Dead Man’s Point and Frogs Hollow in Lake Cargelligo to name a few. There are many caravan parks to choose from, including Gum Bend at Condo, and Frogs Hollow at Lake Cargelligo. All towns and villages are RV friendly. There are also motels and hotels for accommodation. The Lake Cargelligo Motel is a small 10 room motel run by local couple Mark and Ingrid Stenhouse and is within easy walking distance of the main street and shops. Lake Cargelligo is an unexpected oasis in central NSW and its beauty and tranquility has remained unspoilt. It’s a perfect place to stop, stay and indulge in a range of wonderful water activities including skiing, sailing, fishing, jet skiing, canoeing and swimming. It is a spectacular location and the showpiece of the largest inland lake system in NSW with a volume of 36,000 mega litres, a surface area of 1,440 hectares and an average depth of 3.7 metres. Part of Lake Cargelligo is a bird sanctuary, making it

very popular for bird watching. There are around 230 bird species in the Lachlan Shire of which 60 species visit on annual migrations. The inland rivers and lakes provide some of the best fresh water angling in the region with sought after species such as Murray cod. Golden and silver perch, redfin and catfish are also a big attraction for many catch and release anglers. Many of the riverbanks in the area are shaded by tall red gum trees, many of which have Aboriginal scars and markings. There are a range of museums in both Condo and Lake Cargelligo, including the Condo Historical Museum, the Condo Railway Museum and the Lake Cargelligo Historical Society Museum. The Condo Community Centre Craft shop offers handmade craft items, souvenirs and locally made relish, jam and pickles. In Condo you have a variety of places to choose from to have a meal or just a coffee. Café Romo is a quirky little coffee shop in the main street with a friendly atmosphere and most importantly, good coffee. Another place to drop in for a bite is the Condo RSL, which has specials each day of the week in its Bistro as well as offering TAB, Keno and Sky and Fox Channels for the sporting enthusiasts. If you have time for shopping you will find a good variety from a flower shop with lots of extras to furniture, gifts and homewares, watches and jewellery. There is lots to discover in the Lachlan Shire.

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It has a fine texture and straight grain with growth rings often visible. The durable yet soft properties let the material take very well to being stained and polished. Furthermore Western Red Cedar’s natural preservatives provide resistance to fungus and insects. The wood is protected against termites, woodborers and fungus that can dramatically affect alternative timber options. Western Red Cedar is a stylish and practical material option with natural appeal, superior structural performance and elemental protection. For more information about Western Red Cedar, phone Glassplace on 6862 2346 or visit the showroom at 4 Clarke St Parkes to see the Western Red Cedar on display.

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My House My Home Time To Bring Out The Quilts

We all want our home to be a haven, a place of rest and comfort, an escape from the world. 1. Refresh your decor Autumn colours are traditionally fiery, earthy, golden and natural. It’s easy to add pops of colour and texture without having to redo rooms from top to bottom.

2. Keep it simple Clear away items that are jarring or cluttering, leaving only the things that work harmoniously together. Removing a window covering will maximise light in winter, and make your room appear less busy. 3. Make a sanctuary Find your perfect place to escape from the bustle and clamour of everyday. Make it an autumn goal to get more sleep! 4. Bring out the quilts Quilts keep you neither too warm nor too cold. Give them an airing, perhaps a wash with a sensitive laundry detergent on a delicate cycle and drying in a shady place. 5. Update your menu As the nights get colder, salads lose their summery appeal. Fill your kitchen with the rich aroma of a slow-cooked stew or soup – it will be nourishing in more ways than one. Keep fresh vegies and herbs close by so that you’re not tempted to turn to junk food as the weather cools. 6. Plan family time We all know how important it is to turn off electronic devices and sit down for meals as

a family. Think about moving the television away from the dining area. Set up your backyard (or family room) as a mini cinema. If it’s a little chilly, hand out some blankets and snuggle up for a night of outdoor cosiness.

7. Light candles Scented candles in aromatic fragrances like cinnamon, sugar cookie or chai will improve your mood and will fill your home with delicious seasonal spice. Lighting a candle while bathing will enhance your sense of calmness and ability to relax and regroup. 8. Install a fire pit With styles to suit every space, fire pits are fast becoming an integral part of Australian entertaining outside in the cooler months. 9. Plant a tree Consider planting your own deciduous tree so you can appreciate this autumn delight firsthand. Maples (Acer) are popular and grow well from Sydney to Perth. There is a huge range of leaf shapes and colours, making them a stunning addition to any garden. 10. Clean up outside If summer has seen an accumulation of kids’ bikes, pool toys, deck chairs and wilted pot plants, now is the time to clean up. Falling autumn leaves look great, use them to spread leaf piles over garden beds and in your compost. (Source: houzz.com.au)

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TOPICALTrivia Watching the ducks at Lake Forbes is one of life’s simple pleasures. But while it’s tempting to toss them some bread, it’s actually bad for them. Bread is high in carbohydrates, but lacks nutritional value. Too much bread in their diet can lead to obesity, malnutrition, and can cause wing deformities. Even the bread they don’t eat is bad – uneaten bread in the pond affects the water quality and can trigger algae blooms. Keep the bread for the compost and instead try tossing them some duck-friendly food: · Cracked corn, barley, oats or birdseed · Frozen peas or corn (after it’s been defrosted) · Halved grapes or chopped lettuce · Earthworms or mealworms (fresh or dried) · Poultry scratch mixes

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RECOMMENDING GREAT MUSIC MILES RECOMMENDS Miles Recommends self-titled EP is a classy combination of folk, pop and rock. The duets songs touch on a number of subjects such as mass consumption of social media, trivialities and distractions of new love, depression and the corruption of social norms. What makes the EP more unique is that while dealing with big issues, all the songs are cleverly structured to have you tapping your feet and singing along from the first verse. A great EP to have playing on a car trip or to get you energised if you’re feeling flat. Miles Recommends self-titled EP is my pick for Montes must have for April.

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Polaris

Sirius

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NATIONALYouth Week

YOUTHFEST is on today at King George Park from 6pm. Forbes’ youth are invited to come and perform on stage: music, sing or dance. It is a great opportunity to gain experience performing on stage, and great entertainment for any young people/families to come along on the night. There will be a free barbeque and movie screening too. Contact Clarissa Stewart on 6850 2357.

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WHAT’S Hot Graham Carson was awarded Best Car in the Concourse for his Armstrong Siddeley in Forbes last Saturday. Locals were delighted to be able to inspect and discuss these elegant cars with members who met in Forbes for their 50th anniversary rally. The Armstrong Siddeleys were hand built in England from 1919 to 1960.

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OUR Bloke John Berger How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like about living here? 28 years – so that nearly makes me a local. Having lived in large cities I love the sense of community in Forbes, the fact you can walk safely at night, you know your neighbours and can stop whilst out and have a chat with friends. Where do you work and what do you enjoy most about your work? I am the office secretary for the Anglican Church and a casual teacher’s aide at Forbes High School. I love working with people and having a positive impact on their lives. What do you do to unwind after work and on weekends? Chillaxing with my wife and youngest son. I’m president of Valley FM and a radio show presenter so I unwind by listening to 80’s music and organising the songs and themes for my Wednesday night show. What are you really good at? I’m pretty good at trivia, especially music trivia. Doesn’t serve any actual purpose in life. If you could have a super power, what would it be? It would be to take away people’s pain. I hate seeing people in physical and emotional pain. What is your pet hate? It would be mobile phone etiquette. I hate people carrying on a phone conversation on loud speaker in a room of people. Tell us about your best holiday ever. It would be a trip in 2007 to New Zealand with my wife and three kids. We hired a campervan and travelled around the South and North Islands.

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Kinesio Tape: Help Or Hype? In 2008 Kinesio tape (K tape) was donated to 58 countries for use during the Olympic Games. By the 2016 Olympic Games it was hard to miss; brightly coloured strips of tape decorating the arms, legs and torsos of many high profile athletes. With this exposure, the use of K tape has become increasingly popular amongst the general population. The question must be asked does it really work? In a nutshell, K tape is brightly coloured, stretchy tape that is designed to stick to the skin. Proponents of K tape claim the adhesive backing on the tape lifts the skin, creating channels of less pressure. They claim it increases blood flow and lymphatic drainage and reduces pressure on nerves, muscles, tendons, stimulates mechano-receptors, improves sporting performance and decreases swelling and pain after injury. The inconvenient truth for any K tape believer is that for every research paper that shows a positive effect there is another one that shows little or no effect. Numerous systematic reviews have analysed the research data and none have reached any firm conclusions. Many therapists will argue; if the athlete thinks it helps with pain and performance why not use it? I do not agree. If pain is helped by the use of K tape then it is unlikely there was significant tissue damage in the first place. In this case, tape isn’t needed and shouldn’t be used as a crutch. Sure, an athlete may feel better after putting some tape on but I prefer the athlete to get better and back to sport by moving without fear. For the fitness of you. Linda Reilly

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FRIDAY 7th April 9:30am Hidden Figures 12:00pm Hidden Figures 2:20pm The Boss Baby 4:10pm Kong: Skull Island 6:20pm The Boss Baby 8:15pm Power Rangers SATURDAY 8th April 10:30am Pepper Pig My First Cinema Experience: Peppa’s Aust 12:00pm The Boss Baby 1:50pm Power Rangers 4:10pm Logan 6:40pm The Boss Baby 8:30pm Kong: Skull Island SUNDAY 9th April 10:30am The Boss Baby 12:20pm Pepper Pig My First Cinema Experience: Peppa’s Aust 1:45pm Power Rangers 4:00pm Jasper Jones 6:00pm The Boss Baby 7:50pm Kong: Skull Island MONDAY 10th April 9:40am The Boss Baby 11:30am Power Rangers 1:50pm Kong: Skull Island 4:00pm Hidden Figures 6:20pm The Boss Baby 8:10pm Logan TUESDAY 11th April 10:30am The Boss Baby - Mums ‘n Bubs session 12:25pm Pepper Pig My First Cinema Experience: Peppa’s Aust 1:50pm Power Rangers 4:10pm Lion 6:25pm The Boss Baby 8:15pm Kong: Skull Island WEDNESDAY 12th April 10:30am The Boss Baby 12:20pm Power Rangers 2:40pm Pepper Pig My First Cinema Experience: Peppa’s Aust 4:05pm Logan 6:35 The Boss Baby 8:20pm Kong: Skull Island SESSIONS & TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

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. Rotary Ipomoea Market at Sir Francis Forbes Park in Camp Street from 8am to 12.30pm. Skydive OZ in Dubbo. Bookings essential, call 1300 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. 8 Apr Lions Youth of the Year State Final at the Forbes Services Memorial Club. RSVP by today. Contact Peter Bright on 0419 463 803. 9 Apr Bedgerabong Country Fair from 10am at the showgrounds with markets, horse sports, poultry auction and dog high jump. Contact 0427 808 158 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. 13 Apr Forbes View Club Luncheon at the Forbes Services Memorial Club at 12pm. Contact Noelene on 6851 2256 or Helen on 6851 4930. 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. 15 Apr Market Day Forbes Handicraft Centre outside the shop in Lachlan Street from 9 am to 1 pm. Browse for a special treat for Easter with lots of home cooking, cakes, slices, jams, pickles and preserves, as well as a variety of plants, fresh eggs and in season produce. 15 Apr Easter Festival at Apex Park from 10am. Free event for the whole family with games, live music, sausage sizzle, drinks, face painting and an Easter egg hunt! 25 May Forbes Handicraft Centre Inc will be holding the Cancer Council Biggest Morning Tea in the shop at 10 am. The entry fee of $5 will be paid directly to the Cancer Council. Bring a friend to enjoy morning tea for a special cause. 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 6851 2099 or Sandra Nicholson 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 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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Armstrong Siddley enthusiasts and owners Margaret and David Whittem from Canberra and Sandy Cameron from Melbourne enjoyed the Concours d’Elegance at the Forbes Town Hall on Saturday morning.

Mayor Graeme Miller handed over the 2017 Youth Community Award to Rosie Yapp at the Youth Awards on Tuesday night.

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The Red Bend Cattle Team shortly before they left for the Sydney Royal Easter Show.

Steers Might Steal Sydney Show

The cattle team of Red Bend Catholic College is competing in the Sydney Royal Easter Show. Ten members of the team left on Sunday with the school’s two trade steers and eight purebred limonsins. They were setting up on Monday, prior to the steers being weighed, scanned, and inspected on Tuesday. Judging of the eight purebred school steers took place yesterday and the two trade steers will be judged today. Last Thursday the team took the animals through their paces shortly before leaving for Sydney. “The students learn a great deal about animal behaviour,” said Cattle Team Coordinator, Susan Earl. “It is essential the students gain their trust

as during the competition they lead the cattle into and around the ring and stand with them as they are judged.” The students confidently lead the animals, weighing up to 500kg or more, with an encouraging whisper in their ear or a gentle pull on their halter needed at times. “The animals can become a bit sooky when they are in a strange place so they often seek comfort from the students,” said Susan. Students elect to join the team making a solid commitment to raise, train and care for the cattle not only during sport but also on a weekly roster at lunch time, one afternoon a week after school and at times on the weekend. By Dianne Collie

WIN TWO TICKETS TO BEDGERABONG PICNIC RACES Saturday, 29th April 2017. Six race program commencing at 1.30pm. Complete the below entry form and return it to Ian Simpson & Co., or enter online via our website www.forbesphoenix.com.au for your chance to win. Entries close 2pm, Wednesday 26th April Name: Address: Email: Phone:

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