Arts Festival a celebration of light, music, arts and connection
Bogong Moth lanterns were a beautiful feature of Saturday's lantern parade
THE need for a new theatre at Forbes Health Service is on the agenda, the NSW Health Minister has confirmed Forbes surgical theatre issues are genuine, Minister Ryan Park said in Parliament this week, and he'll initiate talks around upgrade plans.
"Will the Minister commit to funding a much-needed and long overdue operating theatre for this community?" was the question put forward by member for Orange Philip Donato on Tuesday.
The question followed a visit to Forbes where our local MP and the Minister toured Forbes hospital, including the 50-year-old surgical theatre, and spoke with staff
Mr Park said he would
begin talks to "work through a proposal about improving those theatres going forward".
"It is a genuine issue," he said.
"Obviously there are budget constraints at the moment. Budgets are always tight, particularly in health.
"But I am prepared to sit down with the member, the community, local representatives from Health Infrastructure and, of course, the local health district to see what we what we can do to upgrade the facility."
Mr Park acknowledged it was "crucially important" Forbes' theatre continue to operate - with 770 procedures in 12 months ■ To page 4
What's on in and around Forbes
HUDSONS CIRCUS
AUGUST 14-18
The Hudson Circus will be at the Forbes Showground for five days featuring the globe of death motorcycle riders, tightrope walkers, performing camels and more Don't miss out on these action packed shows and book now at 0458483766 or www. hudsoncircus.com.au
BEDGERABONG SHOW
SATURDAY, AUGUST 17
The Best Little Show in the West is here! Entry is free for children and there's great entertainment for them Details on page 14
FORBES NETBALL
SUSAN PETTITT COACHING CLINIC
SUNDAY, AUGUST 18
Be coached by one of Australia's best netballers right here in Forbes! Head down to the Forbes Netball Club from 910am This is free for all players thanks to funding from the NSW Government Register via https://www.playhq.com/netballaustralia/register/a6a88b
NSW SMALL WINEMAKERS WINE SHOW
FRIDAY, AUGUST 23
Public Tasting will be held from 6.30pm at the Forbes Town Hall All the wines entered will be available for patrons to taste and finger food will be provided Tickets are $30 per person via 123tix
CARP MUSTER
SATURDAY, AUGUST 24
Join OzFish and Parkes-Forbes Landcare for a free family friendly fishing and clean up event! You can fish at Lake Forbes, or anywhere in the
region, as long as you're back at the OzFish hub at the Wiradjuri Dreaming Centre at 2pm to weigh in your carp It's free to enter and there's prizes for the biggest carp and most carp caught, with categories for kids, teens and adults Registration begins at 6am at the Lake Forbes Wiradjuri Dreaming Centre OzFish hub.
WOODFIRED EUGOWRA
SATURDAY, AUGUST 31
Woodfired Eugowra is back!
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TRUNDLE BUSH TUCKER DAY
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
Your entry fee into Trundle Bush Tucker Day includes entry into cooking competitions, bush tucker taste testing, rides, kids corner and live entertainment. Special guests The Bushwackers and The Wolfe Brothers will take the party into the evening!
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MORE than 300 residents have participated in community engagement sessions as part of the proposed Central West Resilient Homes Program.
The community engagement sessions, facilitated by the NSW Reconstruction Authority, were held across the Parkes, Forbes, Lachlan and Cabonne Shires over three weeks, giving residents the opportunity to view flood risk information, hear about the works that could be funded through the program and talk with experts about how new flood maps were developed
Member for Orange Phil Donato said nothing could undo the damage caused by the 2022 floods, but we could prepare for future disasters
"Community information sessions are one way we can empower residents to have a say about a program that will have a profound effect on their future," he said.
'I'm not surprised to hear that where they can, people have a strong desire to stay in their homes using measures that will help them make their properties more resil-
ient to floods
"Make no mistake, this is a challenging process and the toll on our communities has been severe, but we've made sure that we're listening to our people every step of the way."
The proposed Central West Resilient Homes Program is part of the $100 million Central West Recovery and Resilience Package jointly funded by the Australian and
NSW Governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements
Residents were encouraged to share their feedback on the proposed approach for the program, with many
supporting measures that will help them minimise future flood damage to their property
Support services, including Legal Aid, Red Cross, Lifeline and Catholic Care, were also on hand to help residents
The Central West's Resilient Homes Program sought to identify households most at risk from future floods and increase the resilience of their home or remove residents from harm's way.
Proposed measures include grants for resilience measures, such as raising and retrofitting, home rebuilds and home relocations and a voluntary scheme to buy back properties in the highest flood risk zones.
Feedback will be used to finalise the guidelines for the program.
NSW Minister for Emergency Services Jihad Dib said the feedback received over the past three weeks had been "invaluable".
"I know the Reconstruction Authority has been reaching out to residents who are still living with flood impacts to make sure they shape community support and help us to deliver a program that's tailored to the needs of the Central West," he said.
"I'd like to thank residents for participating in these sessions and for sharing their stories and experience which can be harrowing to relive."
NSW Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully saidthe feedback would help the government deliver a program tailored to the needs of the Central West "This program is not about simple fixes - it's about making a concerted effort to help communities in the Central West become more resilient," Mr Scully said.
Federal Minister for Emergency Management Senator Jenny McAllister thanked all those who went to the sessions "The feedback from residents of the Central West is critical to ensuring we develop a program that moves families out of areas at high risk of increasingly frequent and intense severe weather events or enables residents to make their homes stronger," Senator McAllister said.
Flood support must be broader: Gee
THE proposed criteria for the $40 million Resilient Homes package for our region is "too tight and restrictive" to help the number of people in our communities who need assistance, says Federal MP Andrew Gee.
The Member for Calare is calling on the State and Federal Governments to expand and broaden the criteria for the Resilient Homes Program for the Central West
"Many residents are going to be disappointed as they won't be eligible for a grant," he said.
The $40 million Resilient
Homes Program - Central West is jointly funded by the Commonwealth and State Governments as part of the $100 million Central West Recovery and Resilience package and community consultation in the region has just wrapped up - the full story above on this page
It was announced in response to the devastation caused by the 2022 flood events in Forbes and Lachlan shires, Parkes and Cabonne "I fought long and hard for the package, and while it is a positive step forward, I am concerned that it is not going
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General rebuilding work like this needs to be included with retrospective claims allowed.
Member for Calare Andrew Gee
to help as many people as it could," Mr Gee said.
"As things stand, the retrofitting is only for flood-proof-
ing works and won't cover more general building work such as painting, flooring, plaster boarding and electricals
"General rebuilding work like this needs to be included with retrospective claims allowed.
"The criteria for the package is so tight that the only thing many residents will get is just a house inspection and report by someone who will tell them how they can flood-proof their home in the future.
"From my conversations with the NSW Government
which administers the Central West Recovery and Resilience Package, there seems zero appetite to expand the eligibility criteria
"Another issue is that we are now almost two years on from the disaster, and many people have already carried out building work which didn't include flood-proofing because this package wasn't then available and it's too late to incorporate it into work now."
Mr Gee says it's clear that more funding is needed, but it's not just about the funding.
"The proposed criteria is too tight and restrictive," he said.
"There needs to be an open, honest and transparent conversation with residents about what they will and will not be eligible for because many people are going to be disappointed.
"This is very disheartening because while the package is a good thing, it could actually be more effective, and we could help more people if there was not only more money, but crucially, more flexible eligibility guidelines."
(Inset) NSW Minister for Emergency Services Jihad Dib said the feedback received over the past three weeks had been "invaluable" Main picture NSW SES
Share the Dignity Forbes
FORBES Woolworths is a part of the 20th August Dignity Drive to help deliver period products to those in need across Forbes
Share the Dignity recently revealed the results of its latest Bloody Big Survey, where alarmingly 76.67 per cent of respondents admitted they find it difficult to purchase period products due to financial stress
"We're proud to continue our partnership with Share the Dignity and support another Dignity Drive this month," Woolworths Store Manager John Gay said.
"It's always great to see so many of our Forbes shoppers get involved with generous donations to help support those in need."
Woolworths is on track to mark a major milestone with Share the Dignity this month during the bi-annual Dignity Drive. The latest Drive will see the one millionth product donation to the organisation from Woolworths team members and customers.
"We might even turn out to be the store that hits the one millionth donation, so thank you to everyone who gets involved," John said.
People who would like to support those in need can donate period products to Share the Dignity's Dignity Drive this August Supporters can donate unopened period products and incontinence aids at all
Woolworths supermarkets and select businesses.
Five cents from the sale of every period care product in-store and online at Woolworths supermarkets will also be donated to Share the Dignity until Tuesday, August 27.
These funds will help provide free period care products to those in need and maintain over 109 Dignity Vending Machines
All donations are collected by Share the Dignity's volunteers who sort, count and drop them off to one of Share the Dignity's 3000+ charity partners.
Donations are distributed locally to charity partners in the communities where they are donated.
Donation boxes will be set up at a number of participating businesses, including all Woolworths supermarkets in the area making it easy for everyone to donate
Raise your glass to show
ENTRIES are in and judging in the NSW Small Winemakers Wine Show is just days away from commencing.
The 32nd annual show has this year attracted 585 entries from 99 wineries, from all across the State.
Alistair Lunn, chief steward from the committee, said every wine region in NSW was represented by those entries
"The quality again looks fantastic," he said.
"We're really looking forward to hearing what the judges have got to say."
The judging panel will again be led by Mark Richardson, head winemaker at Tyrrells in the Hunter Valley.
A team of 13 judges will work in three panels to taste
the wines across three big days
"We really value our role in supporting wine makers in understanding how their wines stack up against their peers, " Mr Lunn said.
This unique show provides a stage for the smaller winemakers to compete against their peers across the state.
The organisation is not for profit, and has continued its support of Havannah House, presenting a cheque for $1000 to Julie Virtue as they launched this year's event.
Havannah House is a local, volunteer-run organisation that offers emergency accommodation and support to people in crisis
They also run incredible events such as our free com-
munity Christmas lunch.
Wine show events
The public tasting will be on Friday August 23 from 6.30pm at the Forbes Town Hall.
All the wines entered will be available for patrons to taste and finger food will be provided. Tickets are $30 per person.
The annual gourmet wine dinner will be held on Saturday September 21 from 7pm at the Forbes Town Hall. The dinner will be catered by Eat
Your Greens and features trophy wining wines Tickets are $130 per person.
At the moment, if you purchase both tickets in one transaction online you'll save $10.
TODAY marks the final meeting of the Forbes Shire Council elected in late 2021.
Residents are to vote for new local government representatives on Saturday, September 14.
Councillors meet at the shire council chambers from 1pm, the meeting open to the public and livestreamed through the council's Facebook page
At time of preparing for press, a number of our current councillors had already registered for the upcoming election and there were new candidates as well. However, nominations closed just after our print deadline so a full list will be published next week
To find out more, go online to https://elections ns w.g ov.a u/ele ctions/ local-government-elections/2024-nsw-local-government-elections
The ballot draw for Forbes Shire Council, as well as for Parkes and Lachlan shire councils, is to take place by the NSW Electoral Commission at Unit 2, 36 Boyd Circuit in Parkes
It it scheduled for 2pm today Thursday, August 15.
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"Recently I had the opportunity to spend two days crisscrossing the member's electorate, speaking with and listening to many healthcare workers and visiting many health services," NSW Health Minister Ryan Park told Parliament on Tuesday.
"I had the opportunity to go to Forbes to see firsthand some of the operating theatres and listen to some of the challenges that that district faces
"Uniquely, I had an opportunity to speak to Janeen Coles, the nurse unit manager, who spoke to me about
the increase in surgical load at that hospital."
The current theatre was built in 1972.
Doctors operating in the theatre in 2021 explained to The Advocate that the space was no longer big enough - didn't even have enough powerpoints - for the increased equipment now used in theatres.
Forbes Shire Council has been lobbying for a new operating theatre for years, Mayor Phyllis Miller said, highlighting that it serves surrounding communities including birthing for the Lachlan Health District
Mr Park acknowledged that Forbes Shire Council has "done an enormous amount of work" to support the health workforce coming to Forbes
"Working alongside the member for Orange, that council has provided incentive payments, housing support and a whole heap of what I would call on-costs that the New South Wales Government has not had to pay to get healthcare workers into that part of Central West New South Wales," Mr Park said.
On behalf of the NSW Small Winemakers Wine Show Jenny and Mark Watts, Alistair Lunn and Amy Slessor with Julie Virtue, Havannah House.
John Gay.
Honours for courage
THE courage and selflessness of Eugowra community members has never been more evident than on November 14, 2022.
Now the NSW State Emergency Service has honoured the extraordinary bravery and dedication of its members and supporting agencies on that day, in the catastrophic and tragically fatal Cabonne flood events
Eugowra's SES Unit was presented with the Commissioner's Unit Citation and volunteers from the unit were honoured with the Commissioner's Commendation for Courage for their heroic efforts
Recipients of the NSW SES Commissioner's Commendation for Courage were Gregory Agustin, John Agustin, Mareea Agustin, Mackinley "Macky" Den, John Dukes, Stephen "Snow" Jones and Thomas Turner
The Eugowra unit, including Gregory Agustin, John Agustin, Mareea Agustin, John Anthes, Joy Anthes and John Dukes, was awarded the Commissioner's Unit Citation for outstanding service
In the early hours of Monday, November 14, 2022, the towns of Eugowra, Molong, Cudal and Canowindra were heavily affected by widespread rain over a short period
It was all hands on deck in Eugowra to prepare for a major flood event, both emergency service volunteers and members of the community. But the waters that hit the town that day were beyond anything anyone had experienced.
The catchment areas flowing into the Molong Creek, Belubula River and Mandagery Creek overflowed, causing flash flooding of devastating magnitude
The NSW SES launched a large interagency rescue operation, with 12 helicopters in action over a six-hour period and hundreds of flood rescues taking place
It would be one of the largest ongoing flood operations in the history of the NSW SES.
"Whether you were on the ground in one of the impact zones, in the air winching people off roofs, steering a HCV through treacherous waters, coor-
PARKES SHOW
dinating evacuees at an airport or looking after the people who were looking after everyone else, your individual and combined efforts were extraordinary and we honour you today,"
NSW SES Western Zone Command Chief Superintendent Brigid Rice said at the honours ceremony.
"Life has scattered many people to the four winds in the last 19 months and we recognise that many of our award recipients are not able
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Neighbours protected neighbours, and emergency services worked side by side with community members.
Debbie Platz APM
to be here with us today.
"Please know that you are here with us in spirit and, spread across this great south land as we may be,
we pay tribute to our unity as an emergency service community."
During the awards ceremony, 46 recipients
were presented with 61 awards, recognising their courageous actions, life-preserving operational support, exceptional aviation assistance, and unwavering commitment to the Central West community.
Among the recipients were volunteers from the NSW SES Eugowra, Orange City, Molong, Dubbo City, Canowindra, and Western Capability Units, along with staff from NSW SES Western Zone, members of the NSW RFS, members of the NSW Police Force and representatives from Careflight, Lifeflight, Coulson, Westpac and Kestrel Aviation.
NSW SES Acting Commissioner, Debbie Platz APM, said the courage and commitment shown during this time would not be forgotten.
"I am incredibly proud of the selfless actions and tireless efforts of our volunteers and supporting agencies Their bravery and determination has truly made a difference, and this ceremony was all about celebrating that extraordinary dedication," Acting Commissioner Platz said.
"As flood waters inundated the town during this intense weather event, neighbours protected neighbours, and emergency services worked side by side with community members to support those affected by the flooding.
"As we reflect on the events that unfolded in 2022, we extend our thanks to the army of volunteers, first responders and community members, who never gave up."
Additional awards will be provided at a later date to individuals who deployed from other parts of the state and other supporting agencies
NSW State Emergency Service
Assistant Commissioner Sean Kearns presents the Eugowra SES Unit Citation to Greg Agustin. Picture by NSW SES
NSW State Emergency Service Assistant Commissioner Sean Kearns with Steven (Snow) Jones. Picture NSW SES
Member for Orange Philip Donato presented the Commissioner's Certificate of Appreciation to Tim Perry, Rural Fire Service. Picture NSW SES
Community makes magic River Arts Festival returns
THERE was music, there was art, there were spaces to connect and the absolute magic of the lantern parade
Saturday's 2024 Galari River Arts Festival brought community members together on the most beautifully sunny winter's day we could have asked for
This year's free festival connected with the Rotary Ipomoea markets, filling the lake-side Lions Park early before David Acheson extended a Wiradjuri welcome to the festival itself
Local performers filled the stage and the performance space named "the billabong" throughout the morning.
There was yoga, storytelling and more in the quiet space called "the pond" throughout the day, with live music ramping up through the afternoon.
And as the sun sank below the horizon, the magic grew with music and dance, the dragon boats alight on the water.
Forbes High dancers performed on the shore to Shakti Soul Sounds as the dragon boats circled in a performance that reflected Qixi, the romantic traditional Chinese festival.
Finally, the River Arts drums struck up, Bedgerabong Public School's wacky instruments sang, and the brolgas began their dance across Bates Bridge
The lantern parade, fea-
turing Bogong Moths made through the day, wove through the park to the caravan stage, where Nerida Cuddy and the community choir stood ready to lead "We are Australian".
It could hardly have been more beautiful, and summing up the entire day and all those who contributed and are owed thanks was almost an impossible task for the festival's artistic director Rob Shannon.
We haven't had this festival since 2019 and the community and performers embraced the opportunities.
And then there's all that happens behind the scenes to bring it all together - so much of it voluntary.
Local businesses lent their support providing a shed, carpet, a truck Professionals from the region donated their time and expertise with lighting and sound.
In a day packed with highlights, what makes it so incredibly special for Rob is the very fact that it is the community's festival.
The volunteer committee, community groups, schools, volunteers and people who became friends of the festival on the spot are what make the day.
"The budget is good will," is one way Rob put it, and that community spirit that spreads to and through the festival.
Balkan Roma band Lolo Lovina brought their caravan stage and intoxicating music to the 2024 Galari River Arts Festival
Rockabilly band Felix Albert and the Gentlemanly Two Nerida Cuddy ran community choir workshops, the group a beautiful part of the festival
Flights continue, Rex sale talks start
CONTINUING regional services is one of the key focusses for administrators appointed to Rex airlines, and they're urging locals to "book with confidence" as they work toward a sale of the business.
Sam Freeman from Ernst and Young, one of the voluntary administrators appointed on July 30 to the airline that flies in and out of Parkes, updated The Forbes Advocate after the first meeting with creditors last Friday "I believe there's been more than 200 customers have flown in and out of Parkes in the first week of administration," Mr Freeman said.
"There's been no disruption to the regional network around Australia so there's a huge credit there to everyone around the Rex network, be it the pilots and flight staff, the ground handlers, the full network that's enabled that to happen.
"People should be booking with confidence with Rex because what's happened since the appointment is business as usual, the planes are doing what they need to do "We have secured funding to enable us to continue to deliver those services whilst we undertake that sale process which is already under way."
A formal sales process has commenced and the administrators are confident they can find a way forward
"That's ultimately to seek a party who will recapitalise the business or purchase," Mr Freeman said.
"We're looking to do this as quickly as we possibly can so Rex can be set up for success in the future.
Meta news claims 'fake'
IN THE first half of 2024, one-third of Australians accessed Facebook for news, a new study reveals
The finding contradicts Meta's long-standing assertion that news content is a minor part of the Facebook experience for most Australian users.
Meta has previously used this claim to justify its decision to abandon commercial agreements with local publishers.
Country Press Australia (CPA) president and Warragul & Drouin Gazette publisher, Andrew Schreyer, said the implications of this are significant for the local journalism landscape, especially for the more than 230 newspapers who are part of CPA, the association representing the interests of regional and rural newspapers across the country
Mr Schreyer said the research emphasises the essential role that news media plays in Australia, particularly how regional newspapers contribute to offering balanced and precise news coverage.
He said more than 40 per cent of Australians cited news access as a key motivator for their daily social media activity,
"It's difficult to put a precise date on it but two weeks into the appointments we're already under way last week into a sales process.
"There's a lot of engagement from a variety of bidders so we're confident there's a way to a good outcome."
The administrators on Friday provided an explanation of the voluntary administration process and the steps taken so far - including the grounding of the Boeing 737 fleet on major metropolitan routes
Mr Freeman added administrators have
heard the message of how needed Rex is loud and clear.
"There's a huge amount of passion for Rex," Mr Freeman said.
"The emails we've been getting from people have been fantastic to receive: how they've enjoyed travelling with Rex, how the service has been such high standard, I think Australians want to support Rex.
"There's been about 6000 passengers across NSW in first week of administration in to the regional centres so that's no small number there's obviously continued demand and a desire to support Rex."
with this tendency more noticeable among Gen Z and millennials at 60 per cent and 53 per cent, respectively.
Mr Schreyer said there were significant industry challenges ahead, and forecast potential closures of up to 50 member outlets as current agreements under the News Media Bargaining Code with Meta near their expiration.
The study also found that while overall Facebook usage is waning, half of the Australians still turn to social media for news, with 25 per cent using it as their primary news source
Mr Schreyer said these findings starkly contradict Meta's position that news is a minimal component of the content seen by Australians on its platforms
In an article published in The Australian
on Monday, News Corp Australasia executive chairman Michael Miller expressed concerns over Meta's threats to remove news content
He also criticised Meta for its lack of accountability.
The study shows strong public support for social media responsibility, with 85 per cent of Australians agreeing that platforms should prevent the spread of false or harmful information.
Mr Miller highlighted the significant impact these findings have on public understanding and the obligations of large tech companies.
Mr Shreyer said "Democracy in areas without local news is lost".
CPA president Andrew Schreyer
Sam Freeman, voluntary administrator, with Rex First Officer Haydn Burgoyne Captain Hayden Eason and flight attendant Nerida Picture supplied
From the mayor's desk
BY MAYOR PHYLLIS MILLER OAM
THURSDAY is the current Council's final meeting as we head into elections on Saturday 14 September. This Council has served from 2021 to 2024.
Nominations to run for the 2024-28 Council closed on Wednesday 14 August
Voting is compulsory for
all residents of the Forbes local government area who are registered on the electoral roll.
Electors enrolled for federal and state elections are automatically enrolled for their local council area
There is no absentee voting in local government elections If you are unable to vote on election day you can vote by either pre-poll or
postal.
Pre-poll voting will be available from Saturday 7 September 2024 to Friday 13 September 2024 at the Forbes Town Hall, Harold Street, Forbes Monday to Wednesday 8.30am - 5.30pm, Thursday 8.30am - 8pm, Friday 8.30am - 6 00pm and Saturday 9am - 6pm
Polling will take place on Saturday 14 September from
8am - 6pm at:
■ Town Hall, Harold Street, Forbes.
■ Bedgerabong Public School, North Condobolin Road, Bedgerabong
■ Forbes High School, 18 Wyndham Ave, Forbes.
■ ForbesTennis Club, Church St Forbes.
You can check your enrolment details are up to date at www.aec.gov.au
If you are unsure where to vote you can type your address into the NSW Electoral Commission website electorate search tool to check the Local Government Council area that you are enrolled in.
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH
I met with Lyn Ward from Neighbourhood Watch last
week to discuss the need for more committee members Still very active, the group is hoping to distribute a petition to have a 24hr police station in Forbes Forbes Police come along to most meetings The group met on Wednesday night and the next meeting will be on Wednesday September 11 - all are welcome to attend.
Rabobank’s Central West NSWteam proudtocallthe region home
Farmingbusinessesare unique,and for arural manager,a deep understandingof thecomplexitiesthatunderpinastrong ruralbusinessiskey
With Rabobank’s CentralWestteam allhailing from farmingbackgrounds, theirs is afirst-handagribusinessexpertise that can’tbereplicated.
Ateamingrained in agriculture
Area ManagerMarkHarris, whogrewupon aMolong family farmingoperation,saidthe localknowledge across theentireCentral West team washighly valuable whensupportingthe region’s farmers.
“The best waywecan help ourclients is by understandingtheir business, andknowing theright questionstoask to best supporttheir aspirationsand goals.”
RuralManagerEdwardMcKellargrew up on a Grenfell family farm,while Senior RuralManager Matt Simshauser hailsfromaNarrabricropping property, laterdiversifyingintobeefatGloucester.
Senior RuralManagerMat Tilley owns andoperatesa smallcattleoperation at Eugowra, andShirley Jones is on secondment from NewZealand, bringingwith herawealthoffresh ideasand energy from herdairy heartlandregion. Sheiscurrently fillinginwhile RebeccaRyanisonleave
“Shirley hasbeenanexcitingadditiontothe team, andexemplifies Rabobank’s global network,she comeswithdifferent ideas, knowledgeand client stories,which we canall learnfromand applylocally.”
As abankdedicated solely to agricultural clients, the team hasanacute appreciation forthe cyclical nature of agriculture, andasMarkattests,“we’reinitfor the long-haul.”
“It’sagreat feelingto be able to supportlike-minded people,see them succeed andknowthattheir business will be therefor thenextfiveyears,orfifty years.”
CentralNSW –Centreofthe universe
Mark believes there’snobetterplace to live, work,orfarmthanCentral West NSW, with the localagricultural sector enjoying adiversity of opportunities.
“Local producershavethe abilitytotry theirhand at anumberofoptions from Merinostocotton, grains,oilseeds, beef, fatlambs –ifthey’re willing, thereare plenty of differentwaystoturna dollar in theregion.”
With branchesinbothForbesand Orange,Mark said thestrongregionalteamspent much of their week on-farmvisitingclients,preferringtodo business ‘aroundthe kitchentable’.
He said technology hadadvancedthe region’s efficiency andprofitability significantlyoverrecent years, andthatitwas always exciting getting on-farm andsharing in this progression first-hand.
Carbon wasalsoa rapidlyevolvingconversation within theregion, particularlythe challenges and opportunitiesthe carbon market presents,and its impact on localfarmbusinessesgoing forward.
Knowledgefor strongerfarmbusinesses
Last year,RabobankheldCarbonTraining WorkshopsinForbesand Orange aimedtobuilda basicunderstandingofgreenhouse gasemissions andcarbon.
With alot of interest in thetopic thebankis pleasedtooffer more workshopsagain this year in collaborationwithRuminati.
“Everyonewants to learn, andare realisingthatthe imperative to reduce emissionsisbecomingpartof thevalue chain,and everyone whoattendedour workshop wasabletowalkawaywithabetter understandingoftheir options.”
Agrass-roots approach to communitysupport
TheRaboClientCouncil –aclient-basedlocal volunteercommittee that advisesthe bank on how to best supportthe community–has also delivered anumberofinitiatives across theregionrecently.
Theseinclude complimentaryFinancial Skills Workshopsspecifictorunning afarmbusiness, rural well-being sessionswithMaryO’Brien of ‘Are You BoggedMate’,and bringing theHeart of Australia trucktoForbesfor free heartand health checks
Thelocal Rabo Client Councilisalsoagenerous supporterofBoystothe Bush,anot-for-profit community-basedcharity that focuseson preventative andearly intervention strategies for ‘disengaged’young males.
“Peopleare always surprisedat theadditionalvalue Rabobank provides –fromhelping upskilling ournext generation,toregular knowledgesharing andnetworkingevents, to meaningful contribution in ourlocal region.”
“These are thecommunities we’ve chosen to call home, andwewanttosee them thriveasequally as ourclients.”
Please contactyourlocal Forbes or Orange team to learnmoreabout ourupcomingRabobankEmissions CalculatorWorkshops, andour agribusiness knowledgesharing events with ourteamof RaboResearch analysts andeconomists.
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25 What is an orderly manner of procedure (6)
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2 Name an Italian dish of rice, fried in butter, with steamed onion, etc (7)
3 What is the thick-shelled edible nut of certain cultivated varieties of hazel (7)
4 To send back into custody, is to do what (6)
5 Which term describes an arithmetical mean (7)
6 What are figurines also known as (7)
7 What, colloquially, is an item provided without charge (7)
13 Name a massive stone structure with a square base and sloping sides meeting at an apex (7)
E-QUATIONS
Letters A to Z have a number value. Some are shown in the right-hand cells Create remaining
14 Colloquially, to board a goods train illegally, is to jump the what (7)
15 When one produces a cut-out item of fine art, one does what (7)
17 What are children’s nurses called (7)
18 What is a small guitar-like musical instrument (7)
20 Name another term for compositions (6)
Find the following words in the grid. They may be read in any direction, even diagonally Some letters are used more than once.
WHICH WORDS
1 EPINOSIC
(a) Unhealthy (b) Taking place at the earth’s surface (c) Pertaining to desire
2 INUIT
(a) Indigenous people of Alaska (b) An indirect reference (c) One who lodges in the same house as another
BIYWORD
Build it yourself using the clues and each of the twenty-four letters once only to form ten words: five across and five down. A key word (bold clue) builds on the letter set in the grid.
CLUES:
Bob the head (3)
Cardinal compass point (5)
Garment’s edge (3)
Hot beverage (3)
Imagine (5)
Legless reptile (7)
Map book (5)
Pairs (7)
Social networking sites (3)
Trips (5)
Paul shares his story
CLUB
BY ALISTER LOCKHART OAM
FORBES Probus Men's Club held their July meeting on July 26.
President Neil Gilmour opened the meeting by welcoming 35 members then called for Secretary Lloyd Gerdes to read the apologies from absent members and read the minutes of the previous meeting which was moved and seconded. Lloyd then read the correspondence in and out, with no fur-
ther business.
President Neil then asked treasurer John Bruce to read the financial report which was seconded from the floor.
Alister Lockhart then was asked to present the welfare report He followed by reading some facts about the country we live in - you can learn something every day.
After morning tea President Neil invited Mick Malloy to welcome our guest speaker Paul Faulkener, the [rincipal of Bedgerebong School. Paul gave a very in-
teresting talk
He initially informed us that in 115 years Bedgerebong School had only five principals and that he had been in charge for 23 years and entered into the local community as President of the Bedgerebong Show, Lachlan School Sports Association and chosen as 2023 Forbes Citizen of the Year
He was brought up in Hornsby and attended Asquith Boys School. He was a keen rugby league player all through his life.
After year 12 ,he attended Wagga Riverina College, then at Campbelltown and
Glenfield Primary. In 1991 he came to Corinella School as Principal. After 10 enjoyable years there he applied for the job of Principal at Bedgerebong in 2001 and of course was accepted
Paul detailed the many issues they had with flooding at the school in 2022 and had great praise for the RFS for the help he received getting the kids to and from school.
The school was closed for four weeks during the flood peak
Paul ended his address by saying, what he believed was great advice for kids, 'Choose Your Attitude each child has one'.
After numerous questions, President Neil called a halt and invited Neil Hawke to propose a vote of thanks for an excellent address.
President Neil then announced the speaker for the next meeting on August 23 will be Tess Herbert of Gundamain Feedlot, Eugowra. The members were thanked for their attendance
Meet Fluffy, the puppet designed to spark joy, connection
ARTS OutWest has a long history of arts and wellbeing work and has been specifically integrating arts into hospital and aged care settings since 2008.
'Fluffy' is an arts-in-agedcare support dog puppet which will be used in aged and dementia care around the NSW Central West Regional arts development organisation Arts OutWest have opened their Cultural Fund to donations to support that work
But why a dog puppet?
"We've just finished a fouryear long program called Virtual Art Snacks, linking artists with aged care residents in rural Multi-Purpose Health Services," Arts OutWest executive director Kylie Shead said.
"During the program the conversations and art making would often turn to pets Long gone pets; pets that had to be rehomed when people moved into aged care; the importance of these physical
and emotional connections when you live in aged care."
Arts OutWest commissioned puppeteer and artist Kay Yasugi from Pupperoos to hand-make Fluffy.
The puppet comes with a sensory blanket, a heat pad for inside her tummy (so you can feel the real warmth of a pet), a grooming kit and toys Fluffy is designed to be taken into aged care by a trained performer who can interact with residents in regular visits, perhaps
creating new stories, art or performances together with the dog as the centre of this experience; or perhaps just quietly interacting.
"We hope the puppet will be a spark of creativity to generate joy, conversations and connections between residents, staff and carers," Ms Shead said.
"This is not yet funded work,but we know it will be a hugely valuable extension of our arts and health program. There are aged care facilities
in the Western NSW Local Health District already keen and a few thousand dollars will enable pilot programs this year We're now looking for donations to make this happen."
Arts OutWest plan to run pilot programs They are also open to working with services on a fee-for service basis.
Donate to the Arts OutWest Cultural Fund via the artsoutwest.org.au page Donations over $2 are tax deductible
Guest speaker Paul Faulkner and Neil Hawke. Picture supplied
Top start to term at FPS
TERM 3 has started with a number of exciting events happening at Forbes Public School.
Week 3 included Public Education Week celebrations and the recognition of Book Week for 2024.
BOOK WEEK FUN
On Monday students and staff came dressed as their favourite book character to take part in the annual parade
The theme for this year was 'Reading is Magic' and there was certainly some magic in the air along with a great deal of excitement as families and friends joined us to witness the spectacle of the parade
Our book fair also coincided with the week's events which was a wonderful way to highlight the importance of reading and foster a love of books
PROUD TO BELONG
NAIDOC WEEK
Games and activities held on Thursday, attendance at our partner secondary school Forbes High's NAIDOC assembly on Monday and joining in at the Dreaming Centre with the wider public at Friday's community event.
FORBES PUBLIC SCHOOL ENROLLING NOW
■ Web: forbes-p.school@det. nsw.edu.au
As part of Public Education Week theme of 'Proud to Belong' families were invited to open classrooms where students were able to proudly share their work and a variety of activities with their special visitors
A lovely picnic morning tea was then held on the oval in the sunshine to conclude the days events It was wonderful to be able to recognise and celebrate the value of Public Education which offers accessible and unique learning experiences for students in K-12 all across NSW.
Forbes Public is most certainly Proud to Belong to the Public Education system
This week saw FPS recognise NAIDOC Week 2024. Our celebrations began at the Galari-River Arts Festival on Saturday with our 'Healing Through Art' installation showcasing the many
various ways students at FPS have engaged in culture through art.
Throughout the remainder of the week students participated in a variety of activities both on our own school site with Traditional Indigenous
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■ Email: forbes-p.school@ det.nsw.edu.au
■ Facebook: Forbes Public School - NSW DEC
Students and staff came dressed as their favourite book character to take part in the annual parade
Know your signs, keep our kids safe
PARKING rules around schools are in place to help keep children safe, however, many drivers don't really understand what the most common signs mean.
Parkes, Forbes and Lachlan Shire Councils' Road Safety and Injury Prevention Officer, Melanie Suitor, says the most common parking signs in school zones are 'No Stopping' and 'No Parking' signs.
"The parking rules around schools protect sight distances, provide safe drop off opportunities and minimise confusion where children are crossing roads
"A 'No Stopping' sign means that the driver of a vehicle must not stop at any time on a length of road or in an area to which the 'No Stopping' sign applies - not for a minute, not for a sec-
ond, not at all.
"'No Stopping' signs are installed in areas where clear sight is required for safety reasons, such as on the approach or departure to crossings or at intersections
"Line of sight around schools is critical to both motorists and pedestrians alike. When vehicles obstruct that line of sight, tragedies can occur, particularly with small children who are so difficult to see, " Ms Suitor said.
The penalty for stopping in a 'No Stopping' zone in a school zone is $410 and two demerit points
"A 'No Parking' sign means that you can only stop on a length of road or in an area to which the 'No Parking' sign applies to drop off or pick up passengers Around schools these are commonly called 'kiss and drop zones'.
"You can't stay in the zone longer than two minutes and the driver has to be within three metres of the vehicle at all times
"At our local schools these zones are timed in the morning (same as the 40km/h school speed zone times) from 8am to 9.30am - the peak drop off time Of an afternoon the zone reverts to parallel parking.
"If motorists use the 'No Parking' zones correctly it will improve traffic flow, relieve congestion and create a safer environment," Ms Suitor said.
The penalty for not using a 'No Parking zone correctly in a school zone is $227 and two demerit points
"So, help keep our local kids safe and abide by the parking signs," Ms Suitor said.
What do 'No Stopping' and 'No Parking' signs mean?
'No Stopping' zones are located on the approach and departure of most schools to ensure motorists can clearly see pedestrians crossing the road.
It is illegal to park or stop in 'No Stopping' zones. The fine for stopping in a 'No Stopping' zone is $410* and 2 demerit points.
'No Parking' zones are located near the entrances of most schools to ensure the safe drop off of passengers.
You cannot stop for more than 2 minutes and you must stay within 3 metres of your vehicle. The fine for illegally using a 'No Parking' zone is $227* and 2 demerit points.
Know the rules and help keep our local kids safe!
Road Safety and Injury Prevention Officer Melanie Suitor is urging drivers to know what parking signs mean Picture supplied
Show fun for the family
EVERYTHING is in place for a great family day out at Bedgerabong for the 68th annual Show
Decorate some biscuits, bake a cake, or just come along for a day of family fun on Saturday August 17!
This year's show will shine the spotlight on our incredible emergency services with representatives from SES, RFS, police, ambulance and Fire and Rescue personnel coming for the day.
It's an opportunity to talk to the teams and see the RFS trucks, but also to show the community's appreciation for all these services do for us, says Show Secretary Anne Earney.
It will be a time to learn about preparing for emergencies or even how you can support or join the volunteer services.
Children have free Show entry and there's lots of free entertainment for them including a reptile show and Dane the Great Magician, an animal nursery and the chance to ride the mechanical bull in the afternoon.
"It's a lovely day out," Ann said.
"Remember your childhood and bring your children and grandchildren out." Of course, it's so much more fun if you've got entries in, and there's a section for just about everyone at the
Show: from marble cake to home brew, fleece to photography
The schedule is on the Bedgerabong Show facebook page or view a copy at the Forbes Handicraft Centre,
get your entry tickets and deliver entries to the pavilion at the showground on Friday or by 8.30am on Saturday
The championship dog show has excellent entries and the showjumping program will run for three days - Saturday, Sunday and Monday
Don't miss the spectacular fireworks display about 7pm and then you can gather around the fire buckets.
Gates open 6.30am for entries and competitors.
■ 10am: Farmyard nursery opens
■ 10:30am: Bouncy Castle opens
11:30am: Pavilion opens
11:30am: Reptile display
12pm: Dane the Magic Man
12pm: Appropriately dressed competitions entries open
12:30pm: Bedgerabong Public School marimbas
1pm: Dog high jump
1:30pm:
There will also be a display of vintage cars for everyone to look at, cast your vote for people's choice and while you're having a look around cast your vote for the best fire bucket!
Eva Linsdell loving her day at the 2023 Bedgerabong Show There's family fun for everyone this Saturday August 17 File picture
Jessye-lee Bishop congratulates 2023 Bedgerabong Young Woman Julia Cantwell and winners Lilly Cantwell (front) Grace Allen and William Allen. File picture
Janelle Toole with Denngal Santa Gertrudis, the 2023 Supreme Exhibit of Show Picture by Jenny Kingham
First workshop locked in
make gluten-free noodles
BY MARG APPLEBEE
WE ARE thrilled to be providing three workshops free to our community at the upcoming Homegrown Parkes event on October 12.
We are thrilled to welcome Geoff Brown and Svitlana (Lana) Volodkevych from Buckwheat Enterprises Pty Ltd. One of our hidden gems!
Managing Director Geoff will provide an overview of buckwheat flour and kernels and their uses, and Lana will be providing a noodle making demonstration to show how this flour can be used to
Buckwheat Enterprises are major suppliers of Australian-grown spelt and are currently developing Emmer and Khorasan as a range of high-quality ancient wheat baking flours, much of which is exported
The facility in Parkes was built in 1992, with segregated sealed silo storage and conveyors to minimise contamination between grains
This is a gluten-free facility and they are the only suppliers of Australian-grown buckwheat kernels. As an added credential, Buckwheat enterprises are committed to sustainable farm-
ing practices
Their farmers use no-till farming methods to increase the organic matter in their
soil and their grain is tested for chemical residues.
We provide as many activities as possible free to the
community at Homegrown Parkes because we don't want any barriers to learning. There are pressures on our households and we want people to learn how they can be producing and processing at home to help cut some of these costs and of course, we want to share some cool, niche demonstrations as well.
We love being able to bring new workshops to the Homegrown event to provide opportunities for our community to learn about processes and concepts that allow 'non-experts' to make, bake and partake on your own turf
Remember, Homegrown Parkes is not just for established market stall holders, this event has kicked off stalls for some local people and we want to continue supporting locals EOI close on September 13. The Expression of Interest form is accessible via our social media or Homegrown Parkes page on the Central West Lachlan Landcare website under the 'Get Involved' tab.
Thank you to our amazing stallholders who are sending in EOI every day. We are thrilled to have some amazing new local stalls Keep an eye out for scheduling details for this event next month
Sheep market selling to mixed trends
Monday's cattle sale
■ Yarding 2130 (up 59)
Numbers remained similar to last week with 2130 cattle yarded Quality was good with large supplies of young feeder weights on offer as well as a large yarding of heavy cows All the regular buyers were present. Young cattle to the trade were firm to dearer, prime yearling steers sold from 284c to 363c and prime yearling heifers, 230c to 350c/kg.
Feeder cattle sold firm, steers to feed sold from 280c to 416c and feeder heifers, 256c to 372c/kg. Prime grown cattle were dearer, heavy steers sold from 280c to 400c and heavy heifers, 320c to 372c/kg. Cows were
15c dearer, 2 and 3 scores sold from 145c to 324c and heavy prime cows, 312c to 335c/kg Heavy bulls sold to 283c/kg
Tuesday's sheep sale
■ Yarding 50,280 (up 2980)
Lamb numbers were similar and the quality was fair to good There were 6300 new season lambs penned and most were trade or heavy weights. Old lambs were mixed in quality with the buyers preferring bare shore or short skinned lambs. The trade showed the greatest variation in quality and there were good numbers and improved quality through the heavy and extra heavy lambs. Merino were well supplied
and all weights were offered The market sold to mixed trends, new season trades averaged $2 to $4 dearer on the 20 to 24kg but cheaper on the heavier lines and old trades were $5 cheaper. Heavy and extra heavy lambs were cheaper slipping $5 to $10/head. New season trades sold from $185 to $210/head and heavy weights $199 to $238/head. Old trade lambs 20 to 24kg cwt sold between $150 and $210 and averaged 740c to 760c/kg with the neater lambs out to 830c/ kg the 24 to 26kg lambs sold from $192 to $218 or 770c/kg on average.
Heavy weights ranged from $204 to $259/head and averaged around 810c and
extra heavy weights reached $275/head or 760c/kg cwt, Light and trade Merinos were stronger with the trades $120 to $188 and heavy weights reached $237/head. Mutton numbers lifted and the quality was mixed there were plenty of 1 and 2 score sheep and some very heavy weights. Prices were back a few dollars. Medium weight ewes sold from $73 to $125 and heavy crossbreds $104 to $156/head. Merinos topped at $150 and most of the medium and heavy mutton averaged 330c to 380c with some wethers 410c/ kg cwt.
FROM MLA'S NATIONAL LIVESTOCK REPORTING AGENCY
New season trades averaged $2 to $4 dearer on the 20 to 24kg but cheaper on the heavier lines and old trades were $5 cheaper.
Svitlana Volodkevych and Geoff Brown from Buckwheat Enterprises. Picture supplied
6.00 Rage Charts 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Unforgotten. 1.15 Sister Boniface Mysteries. 2.05 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. 2.40 And We Danced. 3.45 David Attenborough’s Galapagos. 4.35 The Secret Lives Of Our Urban Birds: Perth. 5.25 Landline. 5.55 Australian Story. 6.25 I Was Actually There. Final. 7.00 ABC News 7.30 Sister Boniface Mysteries. 8.20 Van Der Valk 9.50
6.00 Morning Programs 1.00 Harry’s Practice. 1.30 Horse Racing. Rosebud Stakes Day, Caulfield PB Lawrence Stakes and MEKKA Raceday 5.30 Medical Emergency 6.00 Heathrow 6.30 The Highland Vet. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Late Programs
6.00 Morning Programs 12.00 Horse Racing. Rosebud Stakes Day, Caulfield PB Lawrence Stakes and MEKKA 1.30 Football. AFL. Round 23 GWS Giants v Fremantle. 4.30 Border Security: International. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. 6.00 Seven News 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. 7.30 MOVIE: Die Hard. (1988) 10.15 MOVIE: The Man From Toronto. (2022) 12.35 Late Programs
6.00 Morning Programs 1.30 Search4Hurt. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Aussie Truckers 3.00 Circuit Boat Drivers C’ship Hydros. Replay 4.00 Barrett-Jackson: Revved Up 5.00 Counting Cars 5.30 Storage Wars 6.00 Pawn Stars 7.00 AFL. St Kilda v Geelong 10.30 Late Programs
11.10
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Avoid adding to the tension around you. Even a well-meant reaction against something you perceive as unfair could be misunderstood. Let things calm down, then talk about it
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) It’s a good time for romance for unattached Bovines and for reinforcing the bonds between existing partners. Children’s needs are important during the latter part of the week.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A compliment from a surprising source sends you wafting way up into the clouds, where sorry to say your view of what’s going on is obscured. Come on down and face reality
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Even a family-loving person like you can sometimes feel you’re at the end of the line with contentious kinfolk. But things can work out Remember that it’s better to talk than walk
6.00 Morning Programs 12.30 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. North Qld Cowboys v Titans. 2.30 NRLW Wrap. 3.00 Surfing Australia TV 3.30 Country House Hunters Australia. 4.00 The Block 5.00 9News First At Five 5.30 Getaway. 6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 24 Wests Tigers v South Sydney Rabbitohs. 9.25 NRL Saturday Night Footy Post-Match. 10.00 MOVIE: American Assassin. (2017) 12.05 Late Programs
6.00 Morning Programs 12.45 Bringing Sexy Back 1.55 Dancing With The Stars 3.45 Britain’s Got Talent 5.25 MOVIE:
6.00 Morning Programs 1.00 MOVIE: We Joined The Navy (1962) 3.00 Rugby Union. Shute Shield. Qualifying final. 5.00 MOVIE: Support Your Local Gunfighter (1971) 7.00 Rugby Union. Rugby C’ship. Aust v South Africa. 9.40 Test Rugby: Post-Match. 10.10 Late Programs
6.00 Morning Programs 11.00 NRL Sunday Footy Show 12.00 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 4. St George Illawarra Dragons v Sydney Roosters. 1.30 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 4. Cronulla Sharks v Newcastle Knights. 3.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 24 Cronulla Sharks v Newcastle Knights. 6.00 9News Sunday. 7.00 The Block 8.40 60 Minutes 9.40 9News Late. 10.10 See No Evil. 11.05 The First 48 12.00 Late Programs
6.00 Morning Programs 8.00 It’s Academic 9.00 Get Clever. 10.00 My Asian Banquet 10.30 Britain’s Got Talent 12.30 Home And Away 3.00 To Be Advised. 5.30 Puppy School. 6.30 Bondi Vet. 7.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.30 Law & Order 11.30
6.00 Morning Programs 1.00 MOVIE: Sea Devils (1953) 3.00 MOVIE: Irma La Douce. (1963) 6.00 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 4. Wests Tigers v Parramatta Eels. 8.00 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: The Courier (2020) 10.45 Chicago Med 11.45 Late Programs
LEO (July 23 to August 22) A job-related move might hold more positive surprises than you’d expected. Go into it with confidence and look for all the advantages it offers. Then decide what you’ll do with what you find.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Driving yourself too hard to get something done on a deadline that you set up can backfire Ease into a more realistic finish date and add more breaks to your work schedule.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Your sense of humor can brighten any dark period, and your laughter can dispel those gray clouds swirling around you. The weekend presents a surprising but welcome change.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Be careful about the words you use, especially in touchy situations. The old saying that “speech is silver but silence is golden” could apply well here
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Some facts could emerge that shed light on unresolved past problems. What you learn might also help explain why a once-warm relationship suddenly cooled down.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Don’t let your pride get in the way of checking into what could be a great new opportunity Get the facts first, then worry about procedure and protocol later
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A health problem in the family might have other relatives assuming that, as before, you’ll take over the health care duties. Surprise them and insist they share in the caretaking.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) A series of changes can be unsettling, but in the long run, it can pay off with new perspectives on what you plan to do. Keep your mind open to the possibilities that might lie ahead.
6.00 Morning Programs 1.00 I Escaped To The Country. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 Great Rail Restorations 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Medical Rookies. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 I Escaped To The
Programs
In America. 4.30 Storage Wars 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers 6.30 Pawn Stars 7.30 Outback Truckers 9.30 Kings Of Pain. 10.30 Late Programs 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning.
10.45 Late Programs
6.00 Morning Programs 3.00 Billy The Exterminator 3.30 Truck Night In America. 4.30 Storage Wars 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.00 The Force: BTL. 8.30 World’s Wildest Police Videos. 10.30 Late Programs 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block 1.00 Space Invaders 2.00 Pointless 3.00 Tipping Point 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 WIN News 6.00 9News 7.00 A Current Affair 7.30 The Block 8.40 Paramedics. 9.40 A+E After Dark 10.40 9News Late. 11.10 Ski Rescue Down Under 12.00 Tipping Point 1.00 Pointless. 2.00 Good Chef Hunting. 2.30 Global Shop 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 4.00 Late Programs 6.00 Morning Programs 1.50 New Tricks. 3.10 Antiques Roadshow. 3.40 MOVIE: Carry On Spying. (1964) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By 8.40 Midsomer Murders 10.40 The Madame Blanc Mysteries. 11.40 Late Programs 6.00 Morning Programs 3.00 Jabba’s Movies. 3.30 To Be Advised. 5.00 Glee. 6.00 Modern Family 6.30 Funniest Ever Toddler Tantrums 7.30 First Dates UK 8.35 Ramsay’s 24 Hours To Hell And Back 10.35 Funniest Ever Toddler Tantrums 11.35 Late Programs
6.00 Morning Programs 12.00 Everyday Gourmet 12.30 Deal Or No Deal. 1.00 10 News First: Lunchtime. 2.00 Family Feud. 2.30 Lingo 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon.
Sun inspires golfers
Win to Rhodes, Tisdell in 4BBB
MEN'S GOLF
By Short Putt
The Forbes golfers last Saturday awoke to a day promising sunshine and hopefully good scores Both were delivered with the field of 58 players enjoying a fantastic day on the course
The competition on Saturday was a 4BBB Medley Stableford, sponsored by the Francis family.
The winners were the pair of Dave Rhodes and Peter Tisdell with 48 points They were almost the first out and enjoyed the fresh greens Runners-up were Carolyn Duncan and Sharon Grierson. Their score of 47 was also built on a good combination, with each contributing when the other faltered on a hole
The ball sweep went to 44 points, going to: 45 - E & S Uphill, J Hubbard/J Cripps, K Tyne/B Ashton, L O'Connor/D Mylecharane; 44 - T Morgan/D McGroder, R Webb/D Rhodes
The visitors were Neville and Julie Pritchard from Ballarat GC They both had handy handicaps and played well, scoring 37 points on an unfamiliar course
The NTP's went to: 9th - Men: Terry Griffiths, Ladies: Sharon Grierson; 18th - Men: Steve Grallelis, Ladies: Brianna Duncan. On the 9th hole both Terry and Sharon got their 2's, along with two others. The 18th yielded two 2's but neither by the NTP winners. One was by Graham Newport who grabbed a '2' in his usual 18th hole finish The 3rd yielded two 2's, with Todd Callaghan having the better shot of these.
The Pro Shop Super-Pin, held on the 9th hole, went to Sharon Grierson. Her shot to 43 cm brought shrills of excitement from partner Carolyn Duncan as they each tried to will the ball into the hole
It was good to see some of our Junior players in the competition. Liam Fraser and Lachlan Alley have been regulars now, but we also see Archie Quirk and Tim Duke becoming more regular. Reggie Murray has a few commitments but when he plays he usually does well. There was no Stableford Medley on Sunday
Here is the news: There have been a number of Opens held around the District, with Forbes players
attending many And there are more to come
At the Temora Open, held last weekend, the contingent of Forbes players did okay The 2-Person Ambrose on Saturday was won by Peter Dawson/John Betland with a Scratch score of 9-under Also on Saturday, Caleb Hanrahan picked up the Long Drive and John Betland grabbed the 'NTP on 2nd Shot on the 18th. On the Sunday the Forbes players were on the mark again. Caleb Hanrahan, recovering from a recent illness, won the day with a 1-under score. He birdied four of the last six holes to score 4-under on the back-9 and take the Open prize. In Second place was Ecky Dawson with 2-over Caleb also managed the Longest Drive, for the second day in a row.
Notifications of Opens to come are: Burcher Open 18 Aug, Yeoval Open 18 Aug, Bogan Gate Open 8 Sep. Details are available on the flyers on the noticeboards. I encourage all players to get a team together for the PGA Scramble to be played on Sun 1 Sep. This is Father's day, but I am sure there will be latitude for fathers and mothers to participate. Contact H/Pro Will for details about nominations Head Pro Will has organised Demo Equipment days for Titleist and Callaway Both brands will be available for trial on Wed 4 Sep. Contact H/Pro Will if you want to try any of the new gear
I record with sadness another passing of a Forbes player Ian Bown, owner of the Forbes Sportpower shop, passed away on 31 July after a short illness. His funeral was held on Wed 7 Aug with standing room only in the church The Club has extended their condolences to the family. As a memorial eight golfing mates of Ian's played their game at Ian's usual tee-off time
This Saturday, 17 August, is an Individual Stableford event sponsored by MTA Travel. Sunday 21 July has the Stableford Medley.
VETS GOLF
Magnificent winter weather greeted 32 players for last Thursday's twin towns veterans 18 hole golf competition in Forbes where Ken Walton was best with 39 points
Keeping it in the home base runner-up was the in-form Allan Rees with 38 points while the likeable John Milton collected the encouragement award.
The best score for the day belonged to Condobolin visitor Leigh Dridan who posted a creditable 40 points
Forbes players also took home nearest the pins, A grade Alf Davies, B grade Ross Williams In the twin towns shield Forbes had the advantage of choosing their best six individual scores from 17 starters for 216 points, Parkes with only five players 153.
Ball sweep winners to 32 points 37 Bruce Chandler (F), 36 Frank Hanns (F), 35 Dale Stait (P), 34 Alf Davies (F), 32 Niel Duncan (F), Barry Parker (F), Les Little (F), Ross Williams (F), Steve Uphill (F).
This Thursday (15/8) the challenge of Grenfell Golf Club awaits players from the Lachlan Valley for their Invitation Day which will also see play for the NSWVGA Medal District Final.
Qualifiers from earlier games include - From Parkes, Rob Staples West Wyalong, Warren Steele and Alex Maitland. Condobolin,
David Hall and Terry Galvin. Grenfell, Peter Mawhinney and Vivian Drogemuller while Forbes has shown their strengths represented by John Milton, Peter Barnes, Alf Davies, Les Little, Jeff Haley, Ted Morgan, Jeff Moon and Andrew Norton-Knight.
During the day's play one trophy only which according to tipsters that rules out favourite for the medal, defending champion Vivian Drogemuller tipped for the LV trophy. Noms for Thursday by 9.30am at the latest for a shotgun start at 10am Morning tea and lunch included.
Prior to presentations last Thursday Forbes president Peter Barnes called for a minute's silence in respect to the passing of Forbes member Ian Bown and Condobolin's Frank Taylor Ian, aged 66 years, was a respected member of Forbes golf as well as a vital member to the business community as owner of Sportspower, well noted for his sponsorship and support of events within the district Frank, aged 98 years, was well known for his golf achievements often recording scores under his age as well as supporting the game
off the course
Still on a personal note one of Forbes' noted vet golfers Barry Parker, or 'Scadger' as he more commonly known to his fairway mates was proud to tell his grandson Anderson will soon be flying the Australian flag as member of the Paralympics team Anderson is one of twin sons to John who now resides with family in Sydney and will feature in wheelchair tennis He was once coached by Forbes' own tennis mentor John Christopher Anderson is also a grandson to well known Forbes couple Denise and Michael Jelbart.
From the BG scribe regarding Tuesday social 12 hole golf Only eight regulars in pleasant surrounds last week with a visitor from Darwin, Allan Thomas son of Ian playing. Some very competitive scores with the 'ol countback system employed for first to Adam Andrews edging out Barry Shine both on 24 points from Ralph Baker and Dennis McGroder one point in arrears.
Tuesday golf for all, be at the Pro Shop no later than 9am
LADIES GOLF
Saturday's 4BBB Stableford Medley was the Bob and Daine Doolin Memorial Trophey sponsored by the Francis family.
Best results for the ladies were from Carolyn Duncan and her partner Sharon Grierson carding 47 points to take the r/u Position. Sunday was road trip day. Six of our ladies made the trip and were greeted with sunshine and the lovely Condobolin Golf course
Two of our girls figured in the presentations Deb Dingwall was awarded the 2nd Division Straightest drive, then took the prize for runner up in the 2nd division Handicap Stableford and very much to her surprise Jenny Hubbard was awarded the winning prize for Handicap Stableford. Matches this week include the Steve Gaffney Building sponsored individual Stableford with play in 2 Divisions Sunday has two road trips on offer with both Cobar and Dunedoo hosting their lady's tournaments
Wednesday 21st is the Ridley sponsored Individual Stableford with play in 2 Divisions - The Birdie
Farewell to a mate Graham Newport, Mike Sutcliffe, Bruce Chandler and John Milton behind the camera pay tribute to Ian Bown on the 14th tee.
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It's all on at the Bowlie
BOWLS
BY SPORT AND REC CLUB
IT'S all happening in sport this weekend with the rich Forbes Sports and Recreation Club's $5,960 Ben Hall Pairs Carnival taking centre stage.
Over the years the carnival has proven to be one of the major sporting attractions at the 'Bowlie' with representative players from far and wide This year is no exception with players from Yass to Bourke, Gulgong to the ACT, Orange to Leeton and the Central Coast and clubs in between.
The 3-bowls pairs carnival will be played Saturday and Sunday with club visitors most welcome to watch what is predicted to be on the best for some time. At the time of print the final draw had not been conducted but is sure to feature some exciting and close games
Not to be outdone as a feature this week is the final of the Major Fours to be played on Friday from 1pm Teams playing couldn't be further apart with one featuring a host of representative and experienced players while the other has bowlers who have risen above all expectations to reach this major final.
Skip 'Bert' Bayley is a club champion and long time Forbes representative and has in his team the equally experienced Greg Gunn while two of the club's up-and-coming talents in Shayne Staines and Ian Hodges complete the team which according to many will start as favourites
Don't try telling that to Cheree Vincent, the skip from Eugowra who is a player never beaten with the happy knack of being able to the best out of her unsung heroes. And who are they? Lead is a vital position. Get a
Lindy Bokeyar is one of those lining up for this Friday's major four bowls. File picture
couple up early and the opposition is on the back foot Tony Bratton who on his day shoots as straight as any and is that man for Cheree Many are openly stating Lindy Bokeyar is playing as good as any and one reason for the team's success. Third is yet another Eugowra representative Bruce 'Poss' Jones who has played consistently well for some time and as any who have seen Cheree on the mat know her determination to succeed As they say, bring it on, Friday 1pm Also on the horizon - # Minor Triples, first round 24/8. Draw is done and on the notice board. # Nominations for Minor Fours, 2-bowl over 21 ends, draw from hat.
SOCIAL BOWLS - While there were no major club bowls last week the social bowlers were out in force, especially Wednesday morning when seven games
were played
From the cards submitted for publication it appears first and second placings from the draw went to Bill Looney and Cliff Nelson playing Ann Nixon and Peter Mackay for a score of 29-7 in 16 ends The Pres and his beaut little lady could only manage six hits on the card, ones except one two.
Steve McMullan brought his best from Tasmania to lead for Lyall Strudwick winning 24-11 over Sue Smith and Dale Scott in 20 leading 17-3 after 11
Leslie Dunstan and Laurie Crouch had a battle with John Browne and Sid Morris winning 17-15 in 18 with only a couple of points separating both all game Two on the last got the victors home
Also close resulted in Teresa Davis and John Gorton winning 19-18 in 18 over Irene Riley and Lyn Sim-
monds 4-all after four, 7-6 after seven, before T and J established a comfortable lead 15-9 after 15. But they had to losing the run home 9-4 The close games kept coming, 20-18 to Ray Dunstan and Don Craft in 20 over Ann Mackay and Sue White. The 'boys' led 9-0 after six then 18-6 after 12 only for the 'girls' to respond and unlucky to lose winning the run home 12-2.
Bill Scott and Barry White won 17-12 over Robyn Mattiske and Noel Jolliffe leading 12-5 after 10 of 18 ends.
Jason Howell and Geoff Coles were happy with their 21-11 win over Angela Dwyer and Bill O'Connell in 18 coming from 9-8 down after 10. A five on end 11 kicked them along. Raffle winners, Bill Scott and Sue White.
Four games THURSDAY afternoon with winning rink Cliff Nelson and Ian Hodges
25-9 over Ivan Hodges and Dale Scott. They were behind 5-7 after seven only to find line and length winning 20-2 coming home strong in 18 ends
Also easy for Billy Cowell ad Tony Bratton winning 369 over Jason Howell and Poss Jones in 22 well in command at 16-4 after nine Dale Maynard and Denny Byrnes had all the answers late winning 22-17 in 22 over the likeable Eugowra couple Max and Cheree Vincent. They were behind 8-9 after half time.
In the last, triples resulted in a 18-all draw between Tara-Lee Shaw, Allan Hilder and Laurie Crouch in 16 ends playing Angie Dwyer, John Kennedy and Al Phillips 9-10 after nine with Laurie and Co winning 9-2 in the last four ends The $439 jackpot was again safe, resting toucher to Allan Hilder, raspberry for Ian Hodges
Four games SUNDAY morning with Peter Tisdell and Al Phillips winners via 22-10 scoreline over Ron Thurlow and John Cutler in the scheduled 16 ends Before heading for half time drinks they only led 9-6.
Billy Cowell and Lyall Strudwick scraped home 16-15 over Cliff Nelson and Dale Scott leading 11-3 after seven then having to win the last two ends with singles for victory.
Angie Dwyer and John Kennedy won 16-10 over John Baass and Ian Hodges looking good at 11-4 after nine but still had to win the last three ends 5-0 to cement victory.
In triples Jason Howell, Paul Baker and Allan Hilder won 10-7 in 12 over Mick Merritt, Dale Maynard and Cheree Vincent after it was 5-all after six. Chook winners, Lyall Strudwick, Dale Scott, Ian Hodges, Paul Baker, Jason Howell, Mick Merritt, Dale Maynard and Clint Hurford.
YOUR CLUB - Having a day out may we suggest the 'Bowlie', the community club there for all. Take in the re-furbished deck over-looking the lake and next door to the kids play-ground. What a location for all members of the family. In-club friendly atmosphere complemented by superb Chinese dining.
When not hosting premier events inside and outside SOCIAL BOWLS - Wednesday 10am; Thursday 1pm; Sunday 10am. And why not INDOOR BOWLSMonday 2pm or the POOL COMP - Friday 7pm CROQUET - Sunday 9.30am. Weekly MEMBERS DRAW - 7pm Wednesday. Join now - Monday-Friday 9am-5pm - Renew while introducing a new member. Membership from only $10 social, $40 social bowls.
Croquet club welcomes 40 starters
ANOTHER very pleasant morning for Aussie Croquet on Saturday August 10, we had 29 players keen to get the games under way.
There were three players who won three games: Elvy Quirk, John Browne and Neville Spry
BIG WINNERS
■ 14-9 RexToole and John Farah, Elvy Quirk and John Browne.
MID WINNERS
■ 14-10 Elvy Quirk, John Cole and John Browne, Colleen Liebich and Bill Scott , Neville Spry,
■ Elvy Quirk and Fay Picker, John Browne, Robin Pols and PamThomson, John Allegri.
CLOSE GAMES
■ CheryleToohey 14 Lyn Simmonds 13
■ Joan Littlejohn and CheryleToohey 14Tony Thomson and Vince Roberts 13
■ Pam andTonyThomson 14 Bruce Field and Joan Littlejohn 12
■ RexTole and John Cole 14 Robin Pols and Cheryle Toohey 12
■ As well as a good number of 14-11 games, great play
by all.
We had 40 players for Golf Croquet on a chilly Tuesday morning, Five players won three games: John Browne, John Farah, Bruce Field, Vince Roberts and Lyn Simmonds
BIG WINNERS
■ 11-2 Lyal Strudwick and Lyn Simmonds, Noel Jolliffe and Neil Gilmour
■ 10-3 Fay Picker and Noel Jolliffe, Merv Langfield and Geoff Coles, Kevin Rubie and Geoff Coles.
MID WINNERS
■ 9-4 Merv Langfield and Evelyn Mahlo.
CLOSE GAMES
■ Allan Jones and Marie Spry 7 Kevin Rubie and Irene Ford 6
■ Merv Langfield and John Job 7 May Jones and John Allegri 6
■ Ray Martin and John Farah
7 Neil Hawke and Bill Scott 6
■ Vince Roberts and Graham Falconer 7 Sherly Chamberlin and Colleen Liebich 6
■ John Farah and Neil Hawke 7 Kevin Rubie and Peter West 6
■ John Browne and Robin Pols 7 Lyal Strudwick and Ray Martin 6
■ Vince Roberts and Frank Donohoe 7 Fay Picker and Noel Jolliffe 6
■ May Jones and Graham Falconer 7 PamThomson and Alister Lockhart 6
■ Neil Gilmour 7 Margrett Dent and Allan Jones 6
■ Lyn Simmonds and John Farah 7 Collen Liebich and Irene Ford 6
■ Evelyn Mahlo and Peter West 7 Mal Smith and Frank Donohoe 6
■ RexToole and Lyall Strudwick 7 John Allegri and Fay Picker 6
■ John Browne and Evelyn Mahlo 7 Ray Martin and Graham Falconer 6
■ A number of players recorded 8-5 results, well done all!
- By Pegging Out Croquet is played at Halpin's Flat on Saturdays and Tuesdays and it a sport where age is no barrier In the winter, players are asked to arrive at 9.15 am for a 9.30 start. It is important that you arrive a quarter of an hour earlier than start time to get your name in the draw.
Glen wins Lynch memorial
SSAA
BY TONY BRATTON
THE Forbes sporting clays held their two day memorial shoot for the Tim Lynch Memorial Shield.
The results of the 75 target five stand shoot on Saturday August 10 were: Jeff Hall (Parkes) 23-23-22 total 68; David Mitton 25-21-19 total 65; Laurie Redfern, 24-21-18 total 63; Phil Picker 20-1918 total 57; Brian Neilsen, 17-17-18 total 52; Anthony Bratton 19-17-14 total 50; Mathew Mitton (Wagga) 1612-14 total 42; Grant Neilsen, 14-8-15 total 38 and Doug Davis 17 total 17.
Members came from Forbes, Dubbo, Wagga and Bathurst.
The results of Tim Lynch
Memorial Shield 100 target field shoot held on Sunday August 11 were:
First in AA grade Glen Bloink (Dubbo) 17-13-15-18 total 63.
First in A grade Andrew Webb (Bathurst) 18-20-2117 total 76; the other A grade score was Laurie Redfern, 17-18-14-17 total 66.
First in B grade; David Mitton, 18-18-20-16 total 72; the other B grade score was, Anthony Bratton, 13-14-1614 total 57.
First in C grade; David Cloeman 4, 11-12-12-12 total 47; the other B grade score was, Mathew Mitton(Wagga) 8-9-9-11 total 27. The other two rounds were Adrian Hodges 13-17 total 30; Phil Picker 13-14 total 27; Bruce Dent 11-14 total
24; Josh Picker 11-9 total 20; Doug Davis 18 total 18.
The next shoot for the Forbes S.S.A.A. sporting clay's will be their monthly shoot on Sunday September 8.
This will be a 100 target five stand shoot starting at 10am at the Bedgerebong road range.
For all information on clay target shooting contact: Norm Brook 0458664541: Tony Bratton (02) 68523349; Ben Smith 0427524151; Doug Davis (02) 68523249 or Phil Picker (02) 68516494.
Any person wishing to obtain a long arm firearm licence can contact Wayne Facey on 0414524059; Norm Brook 0458664541; or Tony Bratton on (02) 68523349 to do a firearm safe shooting
assessment course which is a requirement for a firearm licence application.
Results of the Forbes S.S.A.A. sporting shooters .22 calibre rimfire rifle shoot held on Wednesday August 7. There were nine members in attendance
The range officer was David Coleman. Scorers were Bruce Runchel and Bruce Dent.
25m .22 target shoot: David McCue, 249/250; Bruce Dent, 248/250; Dave Sanderson, 245/250; Norm Brook, 245/250; John Dean, 245/250; Wayne Burton, 245/250; Lionel Redfern, 235/250 and Bruce Runchel, 235/250.
50m Rabbit target: David McCue, 241/250; Bruce Dent, 238/250; John Dean,
233/250; Wayne Burton, 229/250; Lionel Redfern, 227/250; Norm Brook, 226/250; Bruce Runchel, 221/250 and Dave Sanderson, 218/250.
75m Bear target: Bruce Dent, 116/120; John Dean, 116/120; David McCue, 116/120; Dave Sanderson, 113/120; Lionel Redfern, 109/120 and Norm Brook, 108/120.
100m Bear target shoot; Bruce Dent, 120/120; John Dean, 118/120; Lionel Redfern, 118/120; David McCue, 114/120; Norm Brook, 109/120 and Dave Sanderson, 99/120.
The next S.S.A.A. sporting shooters .22 calibre and other rimfire rifle (.22 magnum or.17HMR).
The next Sunday will be
Trundle's bid for Woodbridge Cup continues
IT'S the Trundle Boomers who continue their Woodbridge Cup finals campaign after extra-time heartbreak for Eugowra's Golden Eagles
The scoreboard read 18-18 at full time in the elimination semi-final at Berryman Oval on Saturday, and it was the hosts who crossed the try-line before a jubilant home crowd
They'll now face the Rhinos in Manildra this weekend in the third round of Woodbridge Cup finals
Trundle captain Adam Hall was full of praise for Eugowra, who made a mighty effort to come back late in the match from 18-4 down
"They were unbelievable," Hall said, adding the Eagles were a player down for the last 25 minutes of the match and still pushed the Boomers all the way.
Both teams enjoyed great support from their communities
"It was great - you can't beat a home crowd," Hall said.
"I've got to give credit to Eugowra, their supporters added to the atmosphere.
"It was a massive crowd, both sides, it was great.
"For two small towns that don't have junior league as well, that amount of support is great, it shows how much sport means to small communities - and from a spectator's point of view it would have been great to watch."
There are a few uncertainties heading into the week for the Boomers, with Hall waiting to hear back after physiotherapy appointments to know who'll be fit for this weekend.
What he doesn't doubt is his team's spirit
The weekend's win was the result of a true
team effort.
"We were pretty lucky all year with injuries and the last six weeks we seem to have been hammered," Hall said.
"Last week we ended up with one person on the bench, so the tenacity they've got as a group is to be admired
"We can't change it, we've just got to dig in."
Trundle had the upper hand when they faced Manildra just three weeks ago, but the Boomers will be preparing for a tough contest
The sides have met in finals footy on numerous occasions - the Rhinos claiming the 2023 premiership 18-16.
"There's no chance we'll be beaten on effort and spirit," Hall said.
"If it comes down to that I'll back us every day of the week."
August 18 starting at 10am, the centre- fire shoot will take place at 2pm on Sunday after the rimfire shoot Centre-fire shooters names in by 1-30pm so the targets can be placed on the Centre-fire range. The next Wednesday shoot will be August 21 starting at 2pm All shoots at the Bedgerebong road range, turn right off the Bedgerebong road onto Dr Young Drive.
All target shooters are welcome to attend. Junior shooters must be 12 years or over
For all information on .22 calibre rimfire shooting contact: Wayne Facey 0414524059; Norm Brook 0458664541; Ben Smith 0427524151; David Coleman 0427401263 AH.
THE Forbes Netball Association will be organising the Regional NetSetGo and Junior Mixed Gala Day, this Sunday August 18 at Stephan Field.
This day is for junior boys and girls to have a fun day of netball in Forbes
The day will open with Susan Pettitt running her very popular clinic from 9am to 10am
Susan is a former Australian Diamond and has also played with NSW Swifts and Giants, in her outstanding netball career
Susan has 71 caps and was part of the World Championship winning team, playing in the goal attack position.
Susan was inducted into the NNSW Hall of Fame recently, for her contribution to the sport, both as a player, and also as a leading coach of junior netballers.
This clinic is free to all participants, thanks to a very successful grant from the NSW Government.
Susan ran this clinic last year, and it is a great fun way to open the Gala day.
GALA DAY
The Gala Day will then start at 10-30am where teams of NetSetGo and junior boys and girls from across the region will have fun playing the great game of netball.
Registration for the Susan Pettitt Clinic is for individuals, and a QR code is available on the Forbes Netball Facebook page
Team entries for the Gala Day is also available by another QR code on the Forbes Netball Facebook page
The Gala day age divisions are 10 year, 11 years and 12 years.
Any players looking to join into teams should contact FNA through the Facebook page, or the secretary email, secretary. forbesnetball@gmail.com
All players must register for each individual event using different QR codes.
RUGBY LEAGUE
Joseph Moss on task for Trundle Boomers in Saturday's win at Berryman Oval Picture by Jenny Kingham
Platypi host first round of finals
RUGBY UNION
A WIN over Dubbo has boosted Forbes' confidence ahead of the Blowes Clothing Cup finals series, with the Platypi to host Orange City this Sunday Forbes' First XV sealed a 43-31 win in Dubbo against the Roos last Saturday to finish the regular season third on the ladder
It gives the club hosting rights this Sunday as the central west rugby union finals kick off, with a full day of semi-final action at Grinsted Oval.
Forbes' women's sides and first grade sides feature on their home ground, with women's to start against Orange Emus at 11.40am and men against Orange City at 3.15pm Forbes first grade assistant coach Andrew Hubbard was focussed ahead of the finals, anticipating a great contest against a Lions side that's found some serious form in the last few weeks.
City has stormed toward the finals accounting for Bathurst Bulldogs and Orange Emus.
"Going on current form it's anyone's game," the Platypi
veteran said of the Blowes Clothing Cup.
There were plenty of positive signs for the Platypi in their high-scoring final round win, although a broken arm for Brett Stace was a real blow.
"He's played all but one game so far this season, " Hubbard said.
"It's a real shame, he's held up the middle backs defensively and is definitely one of those look-to blokes to get some forward momentum."
It will mean adjustments to the line-up, with those to take shape at training this week
Hubbard was hopeful Dan Sweeney would be back after injury - and Vereti Tupou was outstanding in his return last weekend.
Mainstays Matt Coles and Charlie French were solid as ever, and Fraser Duff fantastic too.
"We didn't look too bad with the ball but we had some defensive lapses," Hubbard said of Saturday's win.
"(I'm) happy with the amount of points we scored, but disappointed with how many we let in."
In the major semi-final
this weekend, Orange Emus take on minor premiers Bathurst Bulldogs for the rights to host the grand final.
The winner of Sunday's contest will face the loser of that match, with one team to be eliminated
"Step by step," Hubbard said of the Platypi's campaign.
Forbes' Colts and seconds narrowly missed out on making finals
Both sides finished in fifth place after some results didn't go their way last weekend - Forbes' wolf pack going down to Roos in a hardfought match and Cowra's Eagles triumphing over Bathurst
Sunday's games
August 18 at Grinsted Oval
■ 9.25am Colts Dubbo v Orange Emus
■ 10.50am Women's Forbes
v Orange Emus
■ 12.15pmThird XV Bathurst
v Orange City
■ 1.40pm Second XV Orange Emus v Cowra
■ 3.15pm First XV Forbes v Orange City
Win seals home final for Magpies
RUGBY LEAGUE
WITH a win over Wellington, Forbes Magpies have earned hosting rights in the opening round of the Peter McDonald Premiership finals
It's all happening at Spooner Oval this Saturday, August 17, with the league tag kick off scheduled for midday
Our first grade side ran out 48-32 winners at their home ground in the final round of the regular competition, clawing back Wellington's early 6-18 lead.
Captain Nick Greenhalgh concedes his side was a bit shockedbythevisitors'opening onslaught, but he's proud of how they responded.
"(Wellington) turned up to play - they had their season to play for," he acknowledged. "But I was really proud of the boys, we reeled them in pretty quickly, I think we were able to lead 28-20 at half time."
Despite a lack of early possession the chat behind the Magpies' line stayed positive, and the hosts piled on their own points in the second 20 minutes of the opening half
"We knew if got our fair share of possession and made them work a little bit harder then the points would come," Greenhalgh said. "I was just really happy the boys stuck in there and didn't drop our heads."
The weekend's weather was ideal, providing the Magpies with the driest track they've had all season and the fans with a fast-flowing game of footy.
Greenhalgh is certainly hoping not to leak as many points as his side prepares to host Orange CYMS in a sudden-death quarter final this weekend.
Orange CYMS have held a top-four place throughout the season, dropping to sev-
Jake Grace was one of Forbes Magpies' try-scorers in Sunday's win against Wellington
enth only in the last round to end up in the do-or-die quarter final against Forbes
It's a sign of how close the western-region premiership race was, Greenhalgh said.
"They're a really strong side so it should be a great battle," he said.
It was a case of "watch this space " at time of preparing for press in terms of who would line up for Forbes, with Jack Hartwig on report and Tom Toohey coming off with a sore hamstring after Sunday
But Campbell Rubie will be back and Traie Merritt could be as well.
It's been the story of the season for Magpies but it's proven the club's depth, and they're finding their combinations, Greenhalgh said.
"We called on a couple of reggies yesterday who didn't play (as Wellington forfeited reserve grade)," he said.
"But they've got a big game to worry about themselves (this weekend) so if we welcome a couple back that'll allow them to fall back into reserve grade and hopefully we do well as a club."
This weekend's winner continues to semi-finals on the weekend of August 24 and 25.
Saturday at Spooner Oval
■ League tag: Orange CYMS (second) v Bathurst St Pat's (third)
■ Under 18s: Lithgow Workies Wolves (sixth) v Macquarie Raiders (seventh)
■ Reserve grade: Forbes Magpies (fifth) v Nyngan Tigers (eighth)
■ First grade: Forbes Magpies (sixth) v Orange CYMS (seventh) In the other quarter finals:
■ Top of the table Mudgee Dragons host Bathurst St Pat's, with the winner progressing to the grand final qualifier and the loser to take on the winner of the Forbes v Orange CYMS clash.
■ Dubbo CYMS host Parkes Spacemen, with the winner to progress to the second grand final qualifier on August 31 / September 1.
■ Bathurst Panthers host Wellington Cowboys, with the winner progressing to the semi-final against the loser of the Mudgee / St Pat's clash.
The grand final is scheduled for Sunday, September 8.
Jones 'a force to be reckoned with'
BY DROP SHOT!
Week three of our Spring Squash Competition began
Wednesday night August 7: Unfortunately Wednesday's results were unavailable
Thursday results
Court one: Doyles were lapped by Jones 14 to 24. Alex Doyle found 'new kid on the block' or is that court, Max Jones, a force to be reckoned with Alex lost numerically 5-15, 6-15 and 7-15.
Jake Shaw lost to Dan Bayley again 2-5, better luck next time Jake
Riley Jones v Lockie Jones 5-2 and teamsters Cam Dale and Greg Ridge were co-losers at 0-3 to Scotty Webb and Will Markwort respectively Court two: Dawes thrashed Hornerys 30 points to 12.
Superb athlete Oli, initially on the back foot, wore down his resolute opponent Sam from 11-15 to 15-11, 15-10 and 15-9. Amazing stuff that And another two 'don't count me out till the shout' enthusiasts, Jono Cannon and sub Dave Brinckley had a huge five setter which Jono won 15-13.
Kross in
Ken Bryant 3-0. Court three: Millers lost by a smidgeon to Pipers 20 points to 22. Lockie and Darryn had the usual thriller with anything conceivably retrievable duly retrieved, making for long rallies at a hectic pace and very entertaining squash Lock won this bout 15-7 in the fourth set. Austen Brown had trouble with Wayne Bilsboroughs hard drives losing 0-3, super sub Dave Brinckley v Shanna Nock 3-0, was that your third match for the evening Dave? Sandy Paterson bowed
to Marc Webb 2-3, Weivan Huang v Tim Coombs no game, talented young Claire Bayley toughed it out to beat Sam Mackay 15-10 fifth set and Deb Bryant v Oliver Paterson 0-3.
This week's draw Team 1 plays 4, 2 plays 6, 3 plays 5.
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Mahe Fangpo is ready to lead the Platypi into the minor semi-final against Orange City this Sunday
Lawry Brayne v Dave Brinckley 3-4, Max Ridley v Uncle John 3-0, Brett Thomas
v Adam Chudleigh no game, Al Carlisle v Anthony Trotter 3-0 and sub T Jay Markwort v
