Forbes Phoenix Issue 98

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FORBES SMASH THE RIGHT CHOICE IN COLLISION REPAIR

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MAJOR SPONSORS...The major sponsors for the Boscars pictured with Chris Roylance of the Forbes Business Chamber (left) and Vicki Seccombe from NSW Business Chamber (right). The sponsors are (L-R) Stevie Morrison (HE Silos), Jamie Coad (Evolution Mining), Mayor Graeme Miller (Forbes Shire Council) and Wayne Richards (FSMC).

How To Make Your Business Shine

More than 30 business people attended the Forbes Business Chamber Boscars information and networking night at the Forbes Services Club last Wednesday.

Jamie Coad represented Evolution Mining, the naming rights sponsor, while representatives from the gold sponsors, Forbes Services Memorial Club and Forbes Shire Council, were also present.

Vicki Seccombe from the NSW Business Chamber shared a lot of useful information.

Entries for the Boscars have opened and the closing date is Monday, 10th July.

Start thinking about how your business can be involved and how to make your entry a key part of your marketing strategy.

The Boscars can help you promote excellence in your business to customers, staff, suppliers and a wider audience, as well as an opportunity to acknowledge key staff.

Local finalists also go onto the NSW Western Regional Business Awards.

Important points to remember are to sell your story and don’t be shy about your achievements. Also review each question, do not double up on answers, develop dot points to answer questions, make it easy for the judge to read, and get someone else to review your answers, grammar, stories and statistics. It might also help you to complete your answers offline in a word document, and only cut and paste your reviewed final product into the online system.

Fiona Ferguson from the Chamber is available to answer questions. Contact her on 0418 447 139. Enter for the Boscars at www.forbesbusinesschamber. com.au/boscars/

By Cheryl Newsom

FRIDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER 2017

CLOSING MONDAY 10TH JULY Excellence in Social Enterprise Excellence in Innovation Excellence in Small Business (under 20 employees) Excellence in Business (for businesses employing 20 or more employees) Employer of Choice Apprentice or Trainee of the Year Employee of the Year

Young Entrepreneur (Age 18-35) Start Up Superstar Business Leader of the Year Business of the Year People’s Choice: Tradie of the Year People’s Choice: Most Popular Business

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Forbes local Colin Hodges was awarded an OAM on Monday for 47 years of calling races in regional NSW. (See full story on page 2.)

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MAYORAL NOTES On Wednesday I attended the launch of the Central West and Orana Regional Plan in Parkes. We are very pleased that Forbes has now been recognised as a regional centre. When the draft plan was released we were not recognised. This is great news for our town and community.

The General Manager and I are attending the National Congress of Local Government early next week. This is a very important conference as we will be brought up to date on Local Government trends Australia wide.

Last Friday Minister for Tourism and Major Events Adam Marshall was in Forbes to announce $20,000 support from the NSW Government for the inaugural Grazing Down the Lachlan, which is on 23rd September. This is great news and recognises the work of the committee who have created the event.

The third fountain has been installed in Lake Forbes between Wheogo Park and the Forbes Sports and Recreation Club. It looks fantastic and is a terrific backdrop for both of these locations.

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Last week Forbes Shire and Parkes Shire councillors and executive staff got together for an evening meal in Parkes. It was a great way for all of us to discuss ideas and get to know each other better. We will reciprocate and host the dinner in Forbes next year.

THUMBS UP...

THUMBS DOWN

THUMBS UP To the beautiful Red Bend debutantes and their partners who presented themselves at the Parkes Leagues Club recently.

Much credit goes to their parents, teachers and all concerned for the best of occasions.

THUMBS UP To the warming winter sun, keeping us all in good spirits.

THUMBS UP

To everyone making an effort to

recycle, reuse and reduce their waste!

Our June Council meeting was held yesterday and I will update you all next week.

Tonight is a Cambodian multicultural dinner and everyone is welcome to attend from 6pm at the Forbes Golf and Sportsman’s Club.

Mayor Graeme Miller

Great Honour For Race Caller

ROUND 14 WINNERs... central west glazing, evolution mining, forbes central butchery, jelbarts tyrepower LEADER BOARD & SPORTS INJURIES CENTRE

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Central West Glazing FORBES

Pts

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Forbes Physiotherapy - Linda Reilly

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Forbes North Public School - Steve McAlister

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Evolution Mining - Jamie Coad

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Jelbarts Tyrepower

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Central West Glazing

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Forbes Family Dentists - Dr Peter Thompson

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Forbes Central Butchery - Dean

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Central West Diesel

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Loomzy’s Fish N Fix

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Acheson Home Timber & Hardware

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Ian Simpson & Co - Daniel Willis

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Forbes Smash

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Forbes’ own Colin Hodges has been awarded an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) in this year’s Queen’s birthday honours for service to the horse racing industry as a radio broadcaster.

A local all his life, and a shearer until he turned 49, Colin has been calling races for 47 years. He is well known throughout the region but is perplexed by the award and the attention it brings with it.

“Geez, all I did was get up and call out a few horses’ names,” he said with a chuckle.

Growing up on a property in Bogan Gate, the first hint of his future in race calling appeared at school when he was nine years old, when he rounded up kids and had them trotting around a made-up track while he called the race.

But it was the late Bobby Gunn who brought him into the business. “He got me in and had me practice with a tape recorder. At Gooloogong he gave me a call one day, and that’s when I started - in 1970 and I was about 20.”

Now, Colin calls races right across regional NSW. He estimates he’s called the names of over 150,000 horses.

He also spent 14 years calling races in a jungle in Vanuatu to support fundraising for disaster recovery.

What has been most rewarding for him was the wonderful people he’s met, and their resilience when there have been hard times.

“They were still willing and found the energy to organise their annual race meeting and bring the community together.

“I feel privileged to have met all those people who have been so resilient and so generous with their time, and the people who train and ride the horses,” he said.

By Rochelle Bright

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SNIPPETS...

QUESTION of the week needed fixing to ensure the safety of the child, such as tightening straps, checking clips and replacing loose bolts.

“It is important to have your child restraint checked regularly after prolonged use and installed correctly before use to ensure that your precious cargo is safe.”

Mayors from across Central West gathered in Parkes on Wednesday for the launch of the Central West and Orana Regional Plan, a blueprint for planning and development in our region. Pictured (L-R) are Rick Colless Parliamentary Secretary for Natural Resources, Graeme Miller Mayor of Forbes, Rex Wilson Mayor of Warren, Anthony Roberts NSW Minister for Planning and Housing, John Medcalf Mayor of Lachlan Shire, Barbara Newton Deputy Mayor of Parkes Shire and Garry White Chief Planner Department of Environment and Planning.

For the children: Forbes Shire Council is offering residents free child restraint checks next week. The inspection will be provided by RMS authorised child restraint fitters from 12 to 2pm on Wednesday, 21st June at Jelbart Dawson. Phone 6861 2364 to secure your place.

Information about national child restraint laws, the types of restraints and advice on moving children from one restraint type to the next will be available. There will also be a free barbecue and a colouring-in competition for kids with a prize worth $50.

Forbes Shire Council’s Road Safety and Injury Prevention Officer Melanie Suitor said the free child restraint checking day, held every year, was usually well patronised. “The correct fitting and adjustment of child restraints is vital. Research shows that two out of three child restraints are not being used properly and this puts children at risk in the event of a crash.”

“Last year 80% of the child restraints inspected were found to be installed incorrectly. Most had minor problems that

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Stickers: Forbes Neighbourhood Watch held a barbeque at Acheson’s Home Timber and Hardware for their big sale day recently. It was a fantastic day with Aaron Acheson and his staff going out of their way to help us. We also had our stickers on Domestic Violence and Watch out for your Neighbour for people who wanted them placed on their wheelie bins. If you are interested in a sticker, please call Lyn Ward on 0417 536 619.

Gold Sponsor: The Forbes Services Memorial Club (FSMC) has granted $2,700 to become one of the Gold Sponsors for the upcoming Boscars, which this year are to be held at the Club on 15th September.

President of the Club Wayne Richards presented the cheque to President of the Forbes Business Chamber Chris Roylance, at the Boscars information and networking night last Wednesday. FSMC joins Forbes Shire Council as a Gold Sponsor, and Evolution Mining as overall naming rights sponsor.

President of the FSMC Wayne Richards presents the Gold sponsor cheque to President of the Business Chamber Chris Roylance.

Do you think it’s still important to celebrate the Queen’s birthday?

Sisters Marlene Burton from Forbes and Joyce Nash from Eugowra: Joyce: Yes, of course it’s important. She deserves it. I’m amazed she can get to this age and do so well.

Geoff Suttie and Brian Collits Brian: Yes, it is. And I can tell you the story of driving my horse and sulky down the main street on the day of her coronation!

Geoff: I don’t think about the Queen’s birthday until that time of year comes around. It was good to see Colin Hodges get the Order of Australia.

He’s a good bloke.

Michael Rush and Jeremy Markwort: Michael: No. I don’t really see the point. What do the royals do for us as a country?

Jeremy: It’s not as relevant as it used to be. And if they’re looking at changing Australia Day, why celebrate the Queen’s birthday? I think we should just combine them all into Anzac Day and have one celebration.

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& SPORTS INJURIES CENTRE

Keeping you fit for life

Ankle Sprains Lateral ligament sprains of the ankle are one of the most common sports injuries and because they are so common they are often managed too casually and many go untreated. From a clinical point of view the problem with a lateral ligament sprain of the ankle is that they have a very high incidence of recurrence. Gribble et al, 2016, Attenborough et al, 2015 and Tanen et al, 2014 (references can be supplied upon request), found 30-50% of the athletic population and 20% of the general population will go on to suffer from chronic ankle symptoms. These symptoms are often referred to as chronic ankle instability and include pain, swelling, laxity and instability.

The contributing factors to the development of chronic ankle instability include; Not seeking medical attention for the primary lateral ankle sprain and return to sport when pain has decreased but function has not been fully restored. The absence of pain does not mean that you are ready to return to sport. Decreases in strength, range of movement, proprioception and balance need to be restored. Doherty et al, 2016 found that exercise therapy when performed in high doses (5 x 30 mins per week for 6 weeks) reduced the chances of recurrent lateral ligament sprains in the ankle by 42% and bracing/taping reduced the risk by 62%. It is currently recommended that you brace or tape your ankle for every game and training session for at least 6 weeks.

The decision to return to sport after a lateral ligament sprain should be based on strength, balance and hop tests rather than time or absence of pain.

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Major Funding Boost For Grazing Down The Lachlan The Minister for Tourism and Major Events was in Forbes last Friday with good news for the inaugural Grazing Down the Lachlan (GDTL) event.

Adam Marshall announced the NSW Government’s 2017 Incubator Event Fund has awarded $20,000 to the food event that will showcase locally farmed and foraged native foods and indigenous culture in a picturesque location. GDTL has been established to support the Somewhere Down the Lachlan sculpture trail.

Chair of the event Wendy Muffet was delighted with the news. “GDTL aims to excite and inspire from the moment our guests step onto the event bus, celebrating a fusion of the Wiradjuri and white settler cultures embedded in our glorious western landscape,” she said.

“This grant enables us to truly elevate the guest experience, to add the sparkle in a sustainable way with all funds raised directed into a permanent sculpture trail strategically designed to increase the visitor economy in Forbes.”

The Minister said attracting visitors to rural and regional NSW is a top priority for the NSW Government. “This fund will have a positive impact on local hotels, restaurants, shops and attractions, stimulating tourism across regional and rural NSW and creating more jobs. I congratulate the event organisers on their successful application, which will boost the regional NSW visitor economy,” he said.

The 2017 Incubator Event Fund offers one-off annual grants of up to $20,000 to those staging an event for the first or second time to fund elements such as staging, venue hire, research, marketing and publicity activities.

Grazing Down the Lachlan will be held in Forbes on 23rd September. More information is available on the Facebook page, or at www.grazingdownthelachlan.com

LEGAL Eagle

New Motor Accidents Statue The NSW Parliament has passed the Motor Accident Injuries Act, 2017 which changes and limits what claims maybe made on your green slip insurance policy.

The new statue will commence on or about 1st December 2017 and will apply to motor vehicle accidents occurring after its commencement. The existing statue applies until then.

People sustaining a personal injury as a result of a motor vehicle accident will now only have access to statutory benefits regardless of fault, unless they have been charged with or convicted of a serious driving offence.

No common law damages will be recoverable for so called minor injuries and a new Disputes Resolution Service will be established. Serious injuries may still enable some common law claims but they are limited.

The time for making and serving a claim will be reduced from six to three months, and if you are losing income and do not serve a claim within 28 days of the accident, you may lose your right to back claim lost wages.

Statutory benefits for minor injuries and those at fault may cease after 26 weeks.

In short, most claims benefits will be limited and green slip costs will no doubt increase the profitability of the insurers to the detriment of benefits.

If you have a personal injury claim that is very complex, we can assist in this or any other legal problem. Please contact any of our Solicitors at Matthews Williams.

By Rochelle Bright

FORBES

For the fitness of you Linda Reilly

Buying or selling a house or land Buying or selling rural property Business Transfers and Leases Liquor/Hotel Transfers Water License Transfers

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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SENIOR SOLICITORS Allen Duggan, B.A. LL.B Ben Mackay, B.A. LL.B Members of the Grazing Down the Lachlan event committee with Minister for Tourism and Major events, Adam Marshall (middle). Forbes Mayor Graeme Miller (third left), and event Chair, Wendy Muffet (second right) at Friday’s funding announcement.

SOLICITOR DIRECTORS Mark Olson, Dip.Law Peter Martin, Dip.Law

Contact us: 108 Lachlan St Forbes 2871 P: (02) 6852 1099 E: forbes@matthewswilliams.com.au

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800 Local Kids Taste Real Food Getting kids to like fresh fruit and vegetables may sound like an impossible job for many parents, but the Forbes Food Revolution served up their 800th plate of the good stuff last Thursday.

The Real Food Tasting program, run by food ambassador Lucy Pearce and Maree Yapp from Schools as Community Centres (SaCC), is for children aged three to eight years.

Real Food Tasting is a lesson about healthy eating that invites children to try a plate of eight different fruit and vegies with their friends.

“We try to include familiar and not-so-fa-

Students from Forbes North Primary School enjoyed their fruit and veg last week. They are from front to back Joshua Reid, Sam Nicholson, Destiny Pout, Matilda Brakenridge, Joe Bentick-McEwen, Jack Gilchrist and Ella Gilchrist.

miliar fruit and vegies for the children,” said Lucy. “Every child is encouraged to at least try something new.”

Lucy and Maree have visited every early childhood centre and primary school in Forbes. They have been thrilled by the response, with Kindy to Year 2 teachers embracing the opportunity to encourage children to taste test everything on their plate.

Parents are excited by the program and the difference it has made to their children’s eating habits.

“A mum thanked me for the work Forbes Food Revolution has done,” said Maree.

“Her child would not eat fruit before and she was so excited the first time she could pack a banana in her child’s lunchbox! This is what makes us so excited about providing Real Food Tasting to our community”.

Lucy and Maree are grateful to Woolworths Forbes, which donates fresh fruit and vegies to the program each year.

This is the fourth year of the program, and children are starting to recognise the red Forbes Food Revolution shirts and plates of fruit and vegies.

Though the program ended last week, Lucy and Maree are always thinking of new ideas. If you would like to be involved, contact Maree on 6852 3008.

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Businesses Show They Can Assist Forbes CanAssist has a new ticket booth.

The booth will be used at the many functions the organisation cater for and work at, in particular manning the gate at the camel races, Forbes Jockey Club race meetings and the Forbes Rodeo.

The booth was donated by the Forbes Rugby League Club and several businesses donated time and materials to modify it to suit CanAssist’s needs. They are Knights Steel Fabricators, Sinclair Signs, Haleys Power Tools Plus and Squires Signs.

Forbes CanAssist would like to thank everyone for their generosity.

CanAssist member Peter Corliss was the instigator and organiser of getting the booth and its modifications.

CanAssist members with the new booth (L-R) are Maree Schrader, Murray Field, Maureen Field and Peter Corliss.

FORBES SHIRE COUNCIL “Serving the Community” Public Notices

NEXT COUNCIL MEETING TO BE HELD 1PM THURSDAY 20TH JULY PUBLIC WELCOME RECRUITMENT

REQUEST FOR TENDERS

NOXIOUS WEEDS OFFICER Council is seeking applicants for the position of Noxious Weeds Officer. Operating within the Engineering Section of Council, the primary purpose of this position is to ensure Council operates in line with appropriate legislation.

Contact: Danial Speer, Manager Engineering and Technical Services on 6850 2874.

Applications Close: 5.00 pm, Monday 19 June 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 TENDER NOTICE 2017/4 : MANAGEMENT OF OPERATIONS OF FORBES OLYMPIC SWIMMING POOL Tenders are invited for the Management of Operations of Forbes Olympic Swimming Pool.

Tenders, addressed to the General Manager, are to be lodged either by hand or post by 4.00pm Friday 30 June 2017. For further information contact Council’s Community Relation’s Officer, Blake Nicholson, on 6850 2300 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.

VEHICLE EXPRESSION OF INTEREST 2015 Toyota Hilux SR 4 x 4 Dual Cab Chassis Plant No. 1510, Rego: CF66PE, 48,554km, 6 Speed Manual, White, Steel Tray, Towbar Registered 14/04/2018. Inspections are available at Forbes Shire Council’s Depot in Bandon St by appointment only. For further information please call Council’s Plant/Purchasing Officer Sam Cunningham on 68502887 or email samcu@forbes.nsw.gov.au Expressions of interest close 5:00pm Friday 16th June.

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR COUNCIL’S WORKING GROUPS Council is seeking expressions of interest from members of the public to join one of Council’s advisory and working groups. These groups provide recommendations to Council to inform its decision making on the special interest issues of heritage, tourism, access (disability) and Forbes Aerodrome. These groups may from time to time undertake projects in conjunction with, or on behalf of, Council. Interested persons should contact Council’s Senior Administration Officer, Kylie Grayson, on 6850 2305 for a nomination form or down load from http://www.forbes.nsw. gov.au/council/tenders-expressions-of-interest-and-exhibitions.aspx - expressions of interest can be emailed to forbes@forbes.nsw.gov.au or mailed to the General Manager, Forbes Shire Council, PO Box 333, Forbes NSW 2871 by 5pm, Friday 23 June 2017.

REQUEST FOR TENDER NOTICE 2017/5 : MANAGEMENT OF WATER QUALITY FOR FORBES OLYMPIC SWIMMING POOL Tenders are invited for the Management of Water Quality for Forbes Olympic Swimming Pool. Tenders, addressed to the General Manager, are to be lodged either by hand or post by 4.00pm Friday 7 July 2017. For further information contact Council’s Community Relation’s Officer, Blake Nicholson, on 6850 2300 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.

REQUEST FOR TENDER NOTICE 2017/6 : DEVELOPMENT OF A PROJECT PLAN AND CONSTRUCTION OF POWER SUPPLY – FORBES THIRD BORE Tenders are invited for the Development of a Project Plan and Construction of Power Supply – Forbes Third Bore. Tenders, addressed to the General Manager, are to be lodged either by hand or post by 4.00pm Friday 7 July 2017. For further information contact Council’s Water, Sewer and Stormwater Engineer, Tom Baldwin, on 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.

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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When Was Your Last HIV Check?

NSW Health is encouraging people to have their HIV status checked with testing now easier and faster than ever before.

Manager of HIV and Related Programs (HARP), Ann Ryan said around 10% of people with HIV in NSW may be unaware they have the virus, a statistic NSW Health hopes to change.

“As well as risking their own health, people with undiagnosed HIV infection are at risk of passing the virus on to others without knowing,” Ann said.

However, the statistics are improving. The number of HIV tests done in NSW continues to increase with over 500,000 tests conducted last year, a 7% increase on the number of tests in 2015.

Nursing Unit Manager Dubbo Sexual Health, Margie Crowley said HIV testing was easier and faster than ever with a high quality, safe and innovative HIV testing service. To make testing for HIV easier, the NSW Government has launched the Dried Blood Spot HIV test – a free, easy, private and accurate way to test for HIV at home.

“We need people in groups at risk of HIV to test regularly so they can receive early treatment and prevent transmission of HIV to others.”

Most (82%) new HIV infections reported last year were in gay and homosexuallyactive men, with heterosexual people accounting for 15%. One third of people newly diagnosed with HIV were diagnosed with signs of late infection, which could have been avoided with earlier testing.

Margie said heterosexual people who may be in an at risk group should also be tested.

“This includes people from African and Asian countries, and/or those who have had previous sexual partners from one of these countries. Anyone who has had unprotected sex should also be tested.”

“All pregnant women should be tested irrespective of risk, as treatment during pregnancy is very effective in preventing infection from mother to child.”

People can request HIV testing at their GP or at their local sexual health service: Dubbo Sexual Health at 203 Brisbane Street, contact number 6841 2489 or Orange Sexual Health at 96 Kite Street on 6392 8600.

Information on Dry Blood Spot self-sampling test at https://www.hivtest.health.nsw. gov.au/. To find out where to get tested go to: www.health.nsw.gov.au/sexualhealth/ pages/sexual-health-clinics.aspx.

Forbes Bowen Therapy & Wellness

SERVICES OFFERED INCLUDE:

19 Bridge Street Forbes

Appointments are required by phoning Bowen Technician Greg Howell 0427 592 771

• Primary Health Care • Aboriginal Health • Minor Surgical Procedures & Skin Problems DR RASHIDUL HASSAN • Mental Health / Chronic Disease DR TAHMINA MOHSIN Management • Women’s Health Monday to Friday • Men’s Health 8:30am to 6:00pm • Flu Vaccination Skin Cancer Clinic Every Thursday • Antenatal / Post Natal Inland Medical Centre • Child Health Bulk Billing Available • Tele Health Online Appointments Available • Immunisations 139 Rankin Street, Forbes 2871 • Employment Medicals • Onsite Pathology Ph: 6851 5208 • Diabetes Care for an Appointment

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THE

Home Front

PROPERTY of the week

Commercial Property In Prime Spot This 2,023m2 commercial zoned property at 23 Dowling Street is on the western side of Dowling Street in the northern portion of the Central Business District of Forbes. It is also located near the BP service station, a building supply shop, Holden and Nissan dealership, McDonalds, Caltex service station and other businesses in a high traffic area.

The location is fit for any type of business looking to develop with prominent highway frontage. The property is fenced with rear lane access and cement footpath at the front.

Council DA approved and traffic plan completed, for a car wash, details of which are available.

Access is available via Dowling Street, which is a two lane bitumen sealed road carriageway with concrete kerb and gutter and concrete footpath.

Services available include electricity, town water, sewer, natural gas and telephone.

Individual inspections can be arranged by contacting Ian Simpson on 0417 468 565. This is an opportunity to look at the block, get some more information and ask any questions you might have.

An auction will take place on Saturday, 24th June onsite at 23 Dowling Street. Registrations commence at 9:30am, and the auction starts at 10:00am sharp.

Bidders can register as a phone bidder or register and bid on the day in person.

The vendors of this property need to make a sale and will consider all offers prior to auction.

Located on the Newell Highway, Forbes attracts customers from far reaching Western NSW and visitors from all over the state.

Call Ian Simpson on 0417 468 565.

Auction

11am Saturday 24th June 2017 Venue: ONSITE View Open Home Tours: 10am, Saturday 27th May and 3rd June Ian Simpson 0417 468 565 Email ian.simpson@iansimpsonandco.com Office 02 6851 1911 88a Lachlan St, Forbes NSW 2871 (*approx.)

www.iansimpsonandco.com.au

Estate To Be Sold.

Exceptional Opportunity.

11527 The Escort Way, Forbes

• *1.74ha (*4.29ac) – *1.7km to CBD • 3 Bedroom brick and tile home, wood fire and air-conditioning. New kitchen, new carpets and freshly painted throughout • Separate self-contained granny flat • Double colourbond garage, work shop • Steel stock yards.Stock and domestic bore and town water • Comprehensive information memorandum available. Offers prior to auction will be considered

The commercial zoned property at 23 Dowling Street is located in the northern portion of the Central Business District of Forbes and is fit for any type of business.

The property has prominent highway frontage, is fenced with rear lane access and cement footpath at the front.

Prime Commercial Opportunity

Auction

Instructions To Sell for Company Closure

10am Saturday 24th June 2017 Venue: ONSITE View Open Block Tours: 11am, Saturday 27th May and 3rd June Ian Simpson 0417 468 565 Email ian.simpson@iansimpsonandco.com Office 02 6851 1911 88a Lachlan St, Forbes NSW 2871 (*approx.)

www.iansimpsonandco.com.au

23 Dowling St, Forbes

• *2023sqm commercial zoned property • Located near prominent national and international businesses • Prominent highway frontage • Flat block with rear lane access • Council DA approved and traffic plan completed for a car wash • Comprehensive information memorandum available • Offers prior to auction will be considered

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LET’S Play

Minecraft is a creative block game. In creative mode you have unlimited resourses and blocks, plus you can fly and mobs won’t hurt you. In survival mode you have to build with limited resourses and blocks, while mobs will kill you and you have to survive through the night.

There are also online servers where you can play mini games and fractions, which are fun for the whole family. What I like the most about the game is what other people do with Minecraft. For instance you can have a building competition, and if you have two people on your team, imagine what you could build and how awesome it could be.

I hope you have as much fun playing Minecraft as I do!

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TOPICAL Trivia

The woman’s work is never done… “When my husband takes his boots off and does not put them away, Socks puts them away for him. We did not teach her to do this.

She just does it,” says Barb Hoswell of their adorable pet.

Readers are welcome to send us funny, unusual, cute or interesting pet, animal or other photos for Caught Out! to editor@forbesphoenix.com.au

The Queen’s Birthday is celebrated across most of Australia with a public holiday on the second Monday in June. What is Queen Elizabeth’s actual birthday?

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21st April

b)

3rd June

c)

27th September

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Originally from Adelaide, I moved to Forbes in 1980. Being the “Centre of the Universe” why would you bother to live anywhere else? Great people and there’s not much we go without in this great community. Life is what you desire wherever you choose to live.

Where do you work and what do you enjoy most about your work? I’m the Managing Director of Midpro Engineering. I love my place in the business doing engineering designing and 3D solid modelling using Solidworks (CAD) as well as general business affairs, which select few really get to experience.

What do you do to unwind after work and on weekends? I love to cook, which is quite dissimilar to my occupation, and also it takes a lot of beer and wine to put together a masterchef creation! It winds me down after a long hard-working week.

What are you really good at? Everyone would probably say annoying people but I reckon I’m just good at being happy.

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If you could have a super power, what would it be? First thing I thought of is mind reading, but I think mystery is sometimes intriguing so I’d have to say being invisible.

What is your pet hate? People doing 50 in a 100 zone, and that equates to anything in life.

What was your best holiday ever? I’ve forgotten what a holiday feels like, but I love the coast and one of my favourite locations would have to be Noosa.

Friday 16th June 10:30am Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales 1:00pm Snatched 2:45pm A Dog's Purpose 4:40pm Snatched 6:30pm Denial 8:35pm Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales Saturday 17th June 10:30am Beauty and the Beast 1:00pm A Dog's Purpose 2:55pm Snatched 4:40pm Denial 6:45pm Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales 9:10pm Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Sunday 18th June 10:30am The Boss Baby 12:20pm Snatched 2:05pm Denial 4:20pm Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales 6:50pm Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Monday 19th June 10:00am A Dog's Purpose 11:55am Going in Style 1:40pm Denial 3:40pm Snatched 5:20pm Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales 7:40pm Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Tuesday 20th June 10:00am Snatched 11:45pm Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 2:15pm Denial 4:20pm Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales 6:40pm Snatched 8:20pm A Dog's Purpose Wednesday 21st June 10:00am Snatched 11:40am The Fate of the Furious 2:10pm Denial 4:10pm Snatched 5:55pm Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales 8:15pm Denial SESSIONS & TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

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Jamie Coad of Evolution Mining, the naming rights sponsor, spoke about his company’s involvement in the Boscars.

Cathy Stamp of Gooloogong, and Kate Thompson of Forbes were catching up for a chat at the Forbes Bakehouse this week.

Jarrod Dickens from Eugowra, joined his Forbes friends Stacey and Clayton Clarke at the Parkes Picnic Races last Saturday.

Bob Field and Kevin Spice enjoyed a day out in the sun at the Parkes Picnic Races on the long weekend.

16 Jun

Cambodian-themed multi-cultural gathering at the Forbes Golf & Sportsman’s Hotel at 6pm. All welcome to this free event. Contact Amy Millerd on 6850 2361.

17 Jun

Forbes Landcare Bushrangers at the Forbes Wetlands/Gum Swamp from 9 – 11am for planting to increase habitat for bird life. RSVP Marg on 6862 4914 or cwllpo@hotmail.com.

17 Jun

Market Day Forbes Handicraft Centre, Lachlan Street from 9am. Contact Kathy Bray 0448 453 776.

17 Jun

All Things Handbags at the St George’s Church Hall. $6 entry. If you wish to display your handbag, bring it between 9 and 10am on 17th June. Contact Norma on 6862 2880 or 0409 622 888 for more information.

17-23 Jun

Forbes Eisteddfod – music, speech and drama at the Forbes Town Hall.

Session pass adults $3; children $2; season badge $20 adults, $10 children/pensioners. See www.forbeseisteddfod.com.au

19 Jun

Biosecurity Planning Workshops for Johne’s Disease changes at Vandenberg Hotel from 1 – 3pm. For more information and to register email nik. cronin@lls.nsw.gov.au

20 Jun

Forbes & District Foster Families Support Group at the Forbes Youth & Community Centre from 10am – 12pm. Contact 0428 738 172.

21 Jun

Aboriginal Youth Workshop at the Coventry Hall. Contact Katherine Milgate on 6887 4409 or email Katherine.milgate3@det.nsw.edu.au

21 Jun

Free child restraint inspections provided by RMS authorised fitters from 12 – 2pm at Jelbart Dawson. Phone 6861 2364 to secure a place.

22 Jun

Community Grants Workshop at the Forbes Youth & Community Centre at 6pm. Contact Andrew on 6850 2360 or Blake on 6850 2355.

24 Jun

Forbes Farmers Markets at Victoria Park from 8am – 12pm. For information email forbesfarmersmarkets@gmail.com

Save the Date

15 September Boscars 2017 at the Forbes Services Memorial Club. Contact Fiona Ferguson on 0407 380 936 for more information.

Ongoing

The Rotary Club of Forbes meets at the Vandenberg Hotel every Wednesday at 6:30pm. Call Leo Butler on 6851 2280 for further information.

Ongoing

The Rotary Club of Forbes Ipomoea meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month at the Plainsman Motel at 7am. Call Sue-anne Nixon on 6851 5197 for any information.

Ongoing

Free tai chi classes 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 6852 2143.

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 during winter time. Contact Lyn Ward on 0417 536 619 or Bruce Adams 0429 151 280.

Topical Trivia answer: a) Queen Elizabeth was born on 21st April 1926.

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SUCCESS… Two Forbes golfers Graham Newport and Steve Grallelis won prizes at the Nelson Bay Waterworld Classic recently.

Good Support For CanAssist

The annual CanAssist 4-Person Ambrose golf event last Saturday saw 106 players enjoying the sunshine and good laughs, and raising nearly $2,000.

The Scratch winners were: Andrew Dukes, Mike Spice, Michael Browne and Marty Cahill won on count back with a score of 68.

The Handicap winners were Mitch Roylance, Jono Roylance, Michael Little and Andrew Quirk with a Nett 57½.

Handicap runner-up: Serey Griffiths, Veronica Rebellato, Jenny Fletcher, Jimmy Carpenter on countback with 55 ¼.

3rd place: Tim West, Luke Hurford, Craig Anderson, Ash Hogan on 55¼.

4th place: Phil Nicholson, Jarrod Nichol-

son, B Travers, Melissa Nicholson on 57 3/8.

5th place: Mark Watts, Jenny Watts, Doug Churchill, Debbie Churchill on 57 3/8.

6th place: B Dawson, P O’Connor, E Burke, G Hooper on 57½.

7th place: Fleur Wells, Phil Wells, S French, T Morgan on 57 5/8.

Other prizes wnet to: 2nd shot men 12th hole: Jono Roylance; 2nd shot ladies 12th hole: Kayla Smith; NTP 1st ladies: nil; 1st men: Nick Ryan; 3rd ladies: nil; 3rd men: N McMillan; 9th ladies: Cindy Nellier; 9th men: Dave Cutler; 18th ladies: Veronica Rebellato; 18th men: Barry Parker.

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Successful Dragonboat Season The Forbes Dragonboat Club had a very successful and busy season with regional and state championship representation and some outstanding performances by club members competing at several regattas.

The Mulwala challenge with a team paddle of over 20km was described by several members as an event not to be missed The club coach Carmen Stephens has been an outstanding find this year. Her ability to train and coach the team in all the required technique and skill is great.

The club is very grateful for the sweeps Neil Stephens, Kathryn Sweeney and Bill

Thomas. Without these accredited sweeps the club would be unable to operate. It’s also good to see Michael Green and Chris Favell having a go at sweeping.

The club’s annual general meeting is on 6th July at 6:30pm at the Forbes Sports & Recreation club.

If you are interested in dragon boating and would like to come and try, go to Facebook or the website. Serious training will resume in August in preparation for the next season’s regattas and the Kalari–Lachlan River Arts Festival in September.

By Chris Sweeney

75cm Murray Cod caught and released by Jim Carty near Waroo.

Soccer Fever Hits Forbes

The Forbes & District Soccer Club hosted the first of four major soccer events over the long weekend when the Football NSW Country Cup came to Forbes for the very first time.

The best boys teams form Southern NSW, Riverina and Western NSW competed to be Country Cup Champions with Southern Highlands from Country Southern winning the under 14 cup, and Wagga from Riverina the under 15 cup.

The Western NSW Girls Gala Day takes place on 18th June when more than 25 teams aged under 8 to under 16 from Forbes, Parkes, Cowra, Riverina, Wellington, Bathurst and Western NSW Mariners will compete.

On 23rd June the Western NSW Schools Girls Gala Day takes place. More than 400 girls from Year 1 to Year 6 will participate in a soccer promotion day with school teams from Canowindra, Tottenham, St Laurence’s Forbes, Forbes North, Forbes Public, St Joseph’s Eugowra, Wellington Public, Grenfell Public and Holy Family Parkes.

The last event is the annual Forbes Gala Day on Sunday, 25th June with over 50 teams competing.

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