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CONCERN TO ACTION... Supporters of the initiative are (back L-R) Blake Nicholson (Forbes Shire Council), Sue Clarke (Netwaste), Luke Duggan (Lake Side Café), Jolene Jones and Jenna Briggs (Forbes Services Memorial Club), Monique Pointon (Sweet Three Vintage Van) and Trish Henderson with the Year 6 students of Forbes Public School.

Students’ Time To Educate

A concerned Year 6 group and their teacher are determined to bring awareness and change. The inspiration to research waste management at their school and within the community came after viewing the ABC series, War on Waste.

Kids Teaching Kids Co-ordinator, Trish Henderson and almost 25 students of Forbes Public School decided that they would identify two key improvements that they wanted to make.

Firstly, they wanted to increase the correct separation and disposal of waste into green waste, recycling and general waste.

The students conducted a ‘waste audit’ of all the red bins within their school playground.

The team took on the task to dramatically reduce the amount of general waste sent to landfill by encouraging fellow students to bring less soft plastic to school and to sort their waste into the correct bin.

Secondly, they wanted to increase the number of reusable cups as a consumer’s preferred choice when purchasing takeaway coffee.

They were concerned about the fact that many takeaway coffee cups are non-recyclable. A survey conducted by the students within coffee shops determined that very few customers brought their own cup.

NetWaste Environmental Learning Adviser, Sue Clarke said: “This is the way to change attitudes and behaviour for the future! Many don’t realise that these cups can’t be recycled and there are so many disposable coffee cups that end up in landfills.”

Netwaste have invited Trish and the students to be part of their campaign to reduce disposable coffee cups by providing them with posters for display in participating coffee shops.

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CLASSIFIEDS MAYORAL NOTES Staff and Councillors bid farewell to interim General Manager, Max Kershaw last Friday.

It was a privilege to have worked with Max, who worked well with staff and Council and kept the Shire on track as well as advancing our targeted principles.

We are also grateful to Max for his very comprehensive handover to our new General Manager, Steve Loane. We welcome Steve to our Council and look forward to continuing our vision for Forbes Shire.

Director of Engineering and Technical Services, John Zannes, and I attended the National Local and Transport Congress hosted by the Australian Local Government Association in Albany, Western Australia.

The conference was an invaluable experience with a great deal of information which will directly impact future road funding and objectives. We are preparing a full and detailed report for Council.

Work is being finalised on the Grinstead Oval cricket pitch, the pitch has had a major upgrade. Council has contributed $70,000

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to the project to ensure the ever popular sport can continue to be played on our top class sporting facilities.

As this year is very quickly drawing to a close, I am inviting everyone to start thinking about those wonderful people in our

Patios, Rooms, Cladding & Carports (BL83737C) As on TV. Phone 6862 5886 www.pictonbros.com.au FORBES PHYSIOTHERAPY Linda Reilly APA Titled Sports Physiotherapist 3-5 Spring Street Forbes Phone: 6852 1000 Forbes Combined Primary Schools Christian SRE Christmas Celebration Wednesday 29/11, Forbes Town Hall K-Yr2 10am, Yrs3-6 11:30am All welcome.

Town Hall kindly donated by Forbes Shire Council.

WORSHIP NIGHT at the Generocity Church Cnr of Rankin and Rielly street.

Starts at 5pm. For further information call Andrew on 0407 322 620 WINE BARRELS FOR SALE Half wine barrels $130 each Full wine barrels $250 each Ph: Parkes Brick & Pavers 6862 2253 community who have really made a difference in 2017. Nominations are now being opened up for the Australia Day Citizen of the Year, Indigenous Citizen and Junior Citizen.

Mayor Graeme Miller

FORBES SHIRE COUNCIL

“Serving the Community” Public Notices FORBES SHIRE COUNCIL NEXT COUNCIL MEETING TO BE HELD 1PM THURSDAY 14TH DECEMBER PUBLIC WELCOME “Serving the Community” Public Notices

POSITIONS VACANT REQUEST FOR TENDER NOTICE 2017/15 NEXT COUNCIL MEETING BE HELD 1PM THURSDAY 16TH NOVEMBER PUBLIC WELCOME WATER RETICULATION TEAM LEADER Provision of Supply and DeliveryTO of Ready Mixed Concrete DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL: Family Movie Night for Community Tenders are invited for provision of Supply and Delivery of Ready Mixed Concrete. Tenders, addressed to theApplication General Manager Development No: 2017 / are 98 to be lodged hand, post or Council’s e-tendering portal by 9.00am Monday 4 December 2017. For further information contact Council’s Manager of Please take notice in accordance with Clauses 29(A) & 79(A) of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act, Engineering Services, Danial Speer, on 6850 874 or refer to Council’s website 1979 that a Development Application has been submitted by Centacare for the purpose of holding a Family www.forbes.nsw.gov.au for the documentation.

Canvassing any of Council’s staff Movie Night, at Jenny Murphy Park,tender Belah Street, on Friday 24th November 2017ofcommencing at 7.30pm.

Theor application willdisqualify be on publictenderers exhibition from 27th October 2017 until thelowest 10th November Anywill person councillors will fromthe the tender process.

The of any 2017. tender not may make a submission, in writing, in relation to this Application which must be received by Council on or necessarily be accepted. before 5.00 pm on 10th November 2017 If you wish to make a submission regarding the proposal you must clearly explain your reasons (on planning grounds) in the submission.

The application is classified as local development with Forbes Shire Council being the consent authority.

AMMENDMENT TO 2017/2018 FEES AND CHARGES

Access to Environmental and Planning Council is seeking applicants forServices the position of WaterInformation Reticulation Team Leader. The primary purpose of this position is to lead and coordinate Councils Water Reticulation Maintenance CouncilServices is undertaking digitisationwith of core Environmental Planning that isthe consistent established workServices qualityand outcomes.

Department records including property files and development applications. During the candidate will demonstrate: course The of thisideal project files will temporarily be relocated. As of Monday 2 October 2017 please • hours Excellent Communication skills as well as thetoability tohardcopy lead team and influence allow 48 from receipt of property information request view the file.members For contractors and other stakeholders; queries regarding the digitisation project please contact Council’s Environmental Services Divisional Briana Wooldridge on 6850 2344.and teamwork; • Assistant, Sound judgment, time management

• A strong interest in Work Health and Safety; Advisory Service & Localand Heritage Fund • A provenHeritage track record for achieving results demonstrating initiative;

Council wishes to advise its intention to amend the following 2017/18 fees and charges for the CouncilSalary range: Grade 13, Step service 3 ($1113.70) to Grade 14, 5, ($1225.70) per week, provides a free heritage advisory for owners of items ofStep historical AMENDMENT TO Tip).

2017/2018 FEES AND Councilon alsoskills provides assistance a $ for $ basis the Waste Disposal Charges (Daroobalgie These charges areCHARGES in addition to the existing charges. significance. depending and monetary experience.

Wage, on conditions andfor allowances are in accordance conservation and maintenance of historical items.

Council’s heritage advisor’s next visit is Comments should submitted totothe General Manager by 5pm Thursday 23the November 2017.

Council wishes to be advise its intention amend the following 2017/18 fees and charges for Waste within the Local Government (State) Award 2017. scheduled for 14th & 15th November 2017.

Appointments can be made by phoning Disposal Charges (Daroobalgie Tip).

These charges are in addition to the existing charges.

Comments should For more information please call Paul Bennett, Director Environmental Services & Planning, Date: Sunday, 26 November 2017 submitted to the General Manager by 5pm Thursday 23 November 2017. For more information please call BriannaClosing on 68502344. on 02be 6850 2300.

Paul Bennett, Director Environmental Services & Planning, on 02 6850 2300.

How to Apply: Applying for a job with Forbes Shire Council is easy!

2018 Events All you need to do is visit ‘Forbes ShireProgram Councils Website http://www.forbes.nsw.gov.au Under the Council section, you will then see positions vacant and a direct link that will Forbes Shire Council is currently in the process of arranging the 2018 Calendar of Events. forward allcommunity applicantsgroups to Scout, web based to recruitment We are calling for all and aorganisations put forwardapplication. their events for the

2018 events programme.

Major events, into particular, arefor requested to be included in our annual For any questions in regards applying a position with Council please contact Kelly, Community EventsSenior Calendar.

Councils HR Advisor on 6850 2318.

All other event notifications received will be used for promotional purposes by Council through For media furtherchannels. information to the for position, please contact Daniel Bayley, the relevant If you relating have an event/s promotion during the 2018 calendar year,Utilities please complete Council’s Event 2874.

Notification Form found on Council’s website at Coordinator on 6850 www.forbes.nsw.gov.au).

(Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer providing a smoke free working environment) For more information phone 6850 2300 or email at whatson@forbes.nsw.gov.au.

Disclosure Statement of Political Donations and Governmentand and Planning Legislation Amendment (Political Donations) 2008 thatwho a person makesapplication a planning (i.e DA)toor submission to Council is required to disclose Disclosure Statement of Political Donations andGifts: Gifts:The The Local Local Government Planning Legislation Amendment (Political Donations) Act 2008Act states thatstates a person makes who a planning (i.eapplication DA) or submission Council is required to disclose reportable political donations gifts madebybyany anyperson person with with aafinancial in the application to a Councillor(s) or Council employee(s) within thewithin past two Notification:

by Councilmade are considered public access reportable political donations andand gifts made financialinterest interest in the application to a Councillor(s) or Council employee(s) theyears. past Privacy two years.

Privacy Submissions Notification:made Submissions

by Council are considered public access documents the Government Information(Public (PublicAccess) Access) Act information suchsuch as your opinion, name name and address may be made publicly Council’s website. documents underunder the Government Information Act2009 2009.Personal .Personal information as your opinion, and address may be madeavailable publiclyincluding availableviaincluding via Council’s website.

Forbes Shire Council CourtStreet, Street, Forbes Forbes Forbes Shire Council 2 2Court P: (02) 6850 2300 F: (02) 6850 2399 P: (02) 6850 2300 F: (02) 6850 2399 Email: forbes@forbes.nsw.gov.au • Website: www.forbes.nsw.gov.au Email: forbes@forbes.nsw.gov.au • Website: www.forbes.nsw.gov.au

All submissions to Council beshould sent to:be General Manager, All submissions to should Council sent to: General Manager, Forbes Shire Council, PO Box 333 Forbes NSW 2871 Forbes Shire Council, PO Box 333 Forbes NSW 2871 After Hours Emergency Number: 1300 978 633

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SNIPPETS...

QUESTION of the week Rankin for allowing to sell the tickets outside their shops.

Birthday celebrations... Michael Flannery, Debbie Prior and Sarah Hazel at the ribbon cutting of the diamond anniversary and opening of the new-look store of Flannery’s Pharmacy last Thursday.

Calling All Golfers: Golfers are encouraged to sign up for The Longest Day, a 72-hole golf marathon, to raise funds for Cancer Council NSW. The Longest Day will officially take place on Monday 18th December, but participants can hold their event at their local golf club anytime during December. Participants are challenged to play four rounds of golf in one day at their own club with their friends and fellow members. Anyone can register for The Longest Day and raise funds for Cancer Council NSW. A minimum of two players are needed to form a team. Choose a day and contact your club to book four tee times, then head to www.longestday.org.au to register and start fundraising.

Home Safety And Expo Raffles: Winners of the Home Safety and Expo held at Acheson’s Home Timber and Hardware are: 1st is Peter Bourke (TV); 2nd is Phyllis Miller (wheelbarrow and other garden goodies); 3rd is Jeff McRae ($100 gift voucher); 4th is Trevor Curry ($75 gift voucher); 5th is Jeanette Hodge ($50 gift voucher) and 6th is Nancy Parry (sensor light and keyless lock). Thank you to all who purchased a ticket from the volunteers. Thank you to Bernardi’s, Woolworths and News On

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Licensing Changes For Young Drivers: Changes to the state’s Graduated Licensing Scheme are set to ensure new drivers become safe drivers. Changes will come into effect from Monday, 20th November 2017. They are designed to improve the way the scheme prepares novice drivers in particular young drivers - to be safe. The Graduated Licensing System takes drivers from their learner licence to full licence with restrictions and conditions that are designed to ensure they build their skills and knowledge so they understand risks and are safe on the roads. The three main changes include: Learner drivers will now be required to complete the Hazard Perception Test before undertaking the practical driving test; Provisional 1 drivers (red P Platers) no longer have to undertake the Hazard Perception Test to graduate to their provisional 2 licence (green P’s) and The Driver Qualification Test has been removed for P2 drivers to graduate to a full licence, though a six month extension will be imposed if a P2 driver receives a suspension for unsafe driving behaviour. To find out more visit www.rms.nsw.gov.au/licence.

Flannery’s Pharmacy celebrated its 60th birthday at the beginning of this month. We asked customers: How long have you been coming to Flannery’s and what do you like about the pharmacy?

Harry Coggian: I’ve been coming here almost every week since the pharmacy opened. The staff have been wonderful since day one. Couldn’t wish for any better.

Sally Spence: Since I was born, I used to come here with my mother. I love the friendly staff they are very helpful.

Parkes, Forbes and Lachlan Shire Councils’ Road Safety and Injury Prevention Officer, Melanie Suitor, can be contacted for further information about the licensing changes.

Tom Edols: Longer than I can remember. They are lovely people with great service.

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O Christmas Tree

The Christmas Tree Festival will once again bring joy and Christmas wonder for both the young and young at heart.

Rotary Ipomoea Club have fervently been running this annual event now for more than five years.

The Christmas Tree Festival welcomes everyone. Families, businesses and students can all get involved in designing and creating a Christmas tree of any shape or material that reflects their love of Christmas time.

Last year witnessed 91 marvellously designed and decorated trees. This year the Rotary Ipomoea Club are striving to have over 100 entries displayed.

The trees that fill the Forbes Town Hall

bring appreciation and wonder at the entrants’ imaginative and intriguing ideas and use all sorts of materials.

Members of the community are invited to the official opening of the festival on 1st December at 6pm, which will see the trees light up.

Enter a tree by phoning Helen on 68514930 or Sue-anne on 68515197, or send an email to sueanne.nixon@hotmail. com. Entry fee is $5. Anyone can enter any type of tree.

Entrants are encouraged to add a sign or message to the base of their tree wishing viewers of their tree a happy Christmas holiday.

Health Smart Want To Eat More Veggies?

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

BOOK AN EYE EXAMINATION NOW Please call 6851 2299 95 Rankin St Forbes NSW 2871 (next door to Flannery’s Pharmacy)

Scientists have come up with an innovative approach to tackling Australia’s poor vegetable intake, with the launch of a new app that challenges people to eat more veggies.

Using a gamified approach, CSIRO’s new VegEze app aims to motivate Australians to add extra vegetables to their daily diets and form long-term, healthier habits through a 21-day ‘Do 3 at Dinner’ challenge.

CSIRO nutritionists will also study how effective the app’s game-like nature is at helping transform people’s eating patterns, as part of a broader research study.

“We need a fresh approach to improve Australia’s vegetable consumption and overall diet quality,” CSIRO Senior Principal Research Scientist Professor Manny Noakes said.

“Our research found two out of three Australian adults are not eating enough vegetables, especially as part of their evening meal. It’s time to find more engaging, effective approaches to help break these entrenched diet habits.”

Challenging users to eat three different vegetables at dinner every day for 21 days, the VegEze app helps people track their intake and tally up vegetable serves, with daily reminders and rewards to help people stay motivated and on-track.

“Committing to eating more vegetables every day is one of the most important ways we can improve our health today. Boosting your intake can be as easy as having three types of vegetables taking up half of your dinner plate,” said Manny.

“After just a few weeks using the app eve-

ry day, users should feel more confident in adding more vegetables to their menu and notice some positive changes to their health and wellbeing.

“The beneficial nutrients and fibre from vegetables can help improve digestion, and fill you up – which can help reduce eating too much unhealthy junk food.”

Since May 2015, CSIRO has studied the dietary habits of more than 191,000 adults for its Healthy Diet Score research.

Eating three types of vegetables as part of the evening meal was found to be a key marker in having a better diet, but further research of 1,068 adults showed some Australians were being held back from eating more vegetables by low awareness, lack of time and low confidence.

To help people overcome these barriers, the VegEze app features educational resources such as a visual guide to specific vegetable serve sizes, vegetable recipes, nutritional information and motivational rewards.

Information from app users will feed back into CSIRO’s study of Australians’ vegetable consumption, while helping to analyse the app’s effectiveness as an education initiative to improve Australia’s poor vegetable score card.

The technology was developed in Australia in collaboration with digital health solution provider SP Health.

To try the 21-day Do 3 at Dinner challenge and participate in the research study, download the free VegEze app via the Apple App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/au/ app/vegeze/id1268951104

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Six Young People Complete Army Of Green Projects

The third and last Skillset Green Army team graduated at the beginning of this month after 20 weeks of valuable environmental work in the Forbes and Parkes Shire Council areas.

The team consisted of six participants between the ages of 17 and 24 years, overseen by team supervisor, Darrin Kopp.

The team did planting work at the Gum Swamp Painted Snipe Project site and at the Forbes National Tree Day site, Parkes National Tree Day site, Memorial Hill Parkes and Parkes Solar Farm. They also obtained work health safety, First Aid and other training, and assisted at Eco Day at the Central West Livestock Exchange.

“The team did well to make the most of the opportunities, and maintaining and improving biodiversity in our local area,” said Central West Lachlan Landcare (CWLL) Co-ordinator, Marg Applebee. She thanked the Parkes and Forbes Shire Council staff for their support over the 18 months of the program.

“It has been a pleasure to work with Skillset to provide work opportunities for young people in our community.” Marg said she hoped it was the beginning of many great things for the participants and that they would be able to build on the skills they have obtained.

Darrin who worked very closely with the

team every day, was rather overwhelmed when he thanked them. “Although you pushed me to the limit at times, I really enjoyed it. It was fantastic!”

The participants all agreed they had gained a lot of knowledge of and a much deeper appreciation for nature.

The focus was on increasing the biodiversity and connecting Grey Box Grassy Woodlands corridors to increase habitat for native species.

CWLL will be taking applications as part of the National Landcare Programme (NLP) initiative. Landholders are encouraged to contact Marg on 6862 4914 if there is a project that would fit the NLP guidelines.

By Maggi Barnard

At the graduation of the Green Army were (L-R) Cr Steven Karatiana (Forbes Shire Council), Billie Jones, Brad Dunn, Cr George Pratt (Parkes Shire Council), Darrin Kopp (Skillset Green Army Supervisor), Marg Applebee (CWLL), Sebastian Berry, John Fry (Skillset Environment), Miles Sciberas, Jackson Sense and Thomas Davis.

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Community Garden Open Day The Forbes Riverside Community Garden will be hosting its Open Day this Saturday.

The Open Day is an opportunity to showcase the Community Garden and to announce the winners of two competitions that they have been running.

The two competition categories to be judged are Best Scarecrow and Best Individual Vegetable Garden Bed. Approximately 30 scarecrows have been entered into the competition. The judging will be done by popular vote and will take place at the Community Garden in Reymond Street (site of the old Forestry Nursery) between 9am and 1pm.

There are around 20 entries in the Best Individual Vegetable Garden Bed and these will be judged by Darren Kopp.

The presentation of awards will take place between 11.30am and 12.30pm. Prizes for the competition winners have been generously donated by local businesses.

Along with the competitions there will be plant sales, tours of the garden and a sausage sizzle. Entry is free. Sausage sandwiches are $2.00 and cold drinks are $1.00.

Enquiries regarding donating towards the Forbes Riverside Community Garden (a not for profit organisation) can be directed to Anne Hodges on the day.

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Parkes Rd, Forbes (next to Hozpots) PO Box 586, Forbes NSW 2871 Phone: 02 6852 4288 Fax: 02 6851 1151 Email: 97.9fm@westserv.net.au Website: www.valleyfm.org.au

BE Seen

Bill and Joan Stibbard celebrating the 60th anniversary of Flannery’s Pharmacy with Micheal Flannery at a morning tea last Thursday.

Murrie Hullstein, Len Keat and Dot Male enjoying a cuppa and some of Flannery’s birthday cake.

Robert West catching up with Loris and Roy Hill at the Flannery’s birthday celebrations.

WHAT’S On 18 Nov

Canowindra Garden Club Spring Garden Event, 2-5pm at Noojee Lea Homestead. Admission $20 per person or $30 per family. Raising money for Canowindra Hospital.

18 Nov

Lions Club Car Boot Sale in the Lions park, from 8am-1pm. Stalls selling second hand goods, crafts and produce are welcomed. Sites $10 each. Site fees from the day go to Forbes Neighbourhood Watch.

18 Nov

Market Day at the Forbes Handicraft Centre, Lachlan St from 9am until 1pm.

Forbes Handicraft Centre’s August Market Day. Find some wonderful items including jams, preserves, homegrown fruit and veg. Contact Kathy Bray on 0448 453 776 for more information.

19 Nov

Menopause the Musical, at Bathurst Panthers. Doors Open 7pm for 730pm show. Call 6330 0600 or visit www.bathurst.panthers.com.au for more information.

19 Nov

A Worship Night will be held at the Generosity Church on the corner of Rankin and Reilly Streets. For more info please call Andrew on 0407 322 620.

19 Nov

Forbes District & Historical Society Inc. Meeting at the Forbes Historical Museum Beginning at 7.30pm.

21 Nov

Forbes Railway Art & Tourist Centre Inc. Meeting at the Forbes Railway Information Centre from 10am.

25 Nov

Forbes Farmers Markets at Victoria Park from 8am-12pm. The Forbes Farmers Markets aim to promote healthy eating, local produce & a great social, community environment. Always a great day! For more information email forbesfarmersmarkets@gmail.com

28-29 Nov

FREE MEN’S HEALTH TESTING IN FORBES. Rotary sponsored van and Registered Nurse at Forbes Sale yards 28th November, Harold Street 29th November. Blood Pressure, blood sugar, Cholesterol tested. No bookings needed.

Watch for posters around town.

29 Nov

Forbes Combined Primary Schools Christian SRE Christmas Celebration.

K – Yr2 10am, Yrs3-6 1130am at the Forbes Town Hall. All welcome.

29 Nov

Menopause the Musical, at the Dubbo Regional Theatre, 8pm. Phone 6801 4378 or visit www.drtcc.com.au for more information.

30 Nov

Menopause the Musical, at the Forbes Services Club, 8pm. Phone 6852 1488 or visit www.123tix.com.au for more information.

1-3 Dec

Rotary Ipomoea Christmas Tree Festival. Opening 6pm Dec 1st, 9am-5pm Dec 2nd, 9am-5pm Dec 3rd. Please phone Sue-Anne Nixon on 68515197 for more information.

14 Dec

Find it in Forbes Christmas Festival Markets from 4pm – 9pm at the Forbes Services Memorial Club. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your handmade or home-grown goods to the people of Forbes and Surrounds. For more information or to book email forbes.businesschambernsw@gmail.com

14 Dec

Forbes Shire Council December Meeting at the Forbes Shire Council Chambers beginning at 1pm.

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For the majority of people their first exposure to the criminal justice system occurs when they are charged with offences that are dealt with at the Local Court. It is important that defendants (i.e. those charged with an offence) understand the broad range of penalties available to Magistrates.

• Fines are the most common in addition to good behaviour bonds. A maximum of 28 days is given to pay the amount in full.

If a defendant refuses to pay, it may possibly result in the seizure of assets, wage deductions, an order of community service, or for to traffic fines, suspension or cancellation of driver’s licence or vehicle registration.

• Good behaviour bonds obligate defendants to be of good behavior. The court may also impose further conditions including supervision of the defendant by an officer of the Community Corrections Office. Other conditions could include counselling to treat an alcohol or drugabuse problem.

There are a wide variety of bonds available, such as the bond in section 9 of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 (NSW), which allows Magistrates to direct offenders to enter into a good behaviour bond for less than five years, after convicting them of an offence. If the conditions of the section 9 bond are breached or the defendant commits another offence, the Magistrate may cancel the bond and impose a sentence.

Section 11 bonds, which allow Magistrates to find an offender guilty, but suspend the sentence for a period of 12 months to assess capacity and prospects for rehabilitation, to demonstrate that rehabilitation has taken place or for any other reason the court considers appropriate.

If you have questions contact any of the Solicitors at Matthews Williams.

FORBES Buying or selling a house or land Buying or selling rural property Business Transfers and Leases Liquor/Hotel Transfers Water License Transfers SENIOR SOLICITORS Allen Duggan, B.A. LL.B Ben Mackay, B.A. LL.B

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

Nick Jones

How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like about living here? I have lived in Forbes all my life. I like that I have a lot of family living here and my children get to grow up as part of a large family group. I also think the town has great schools with various sports and activities to participate in.

Where do you work and what do you enjoy about your work? I am the site manager for Auswest Seeds. I enjoy working in the agricultural industry and in particular being able to help out local farmers. When our team does a good job and we receive positive feedback it is very rewarding.

What do you do to unwind after work or on weekends? I don’t get much time to unwind. Most weekdays and weekends are spent between my children’s sporting activities. I like to spend time with my wife and kids. I also enjoy fishing with my son and on Saturdays I like to have a bet on the horse racing.

What are you really good at? I would like to say being a dad and husband... but my wife and kids might disagree. I was a pretty good t-ball player when I was 8.

If you could have a super power, what would it be? Super speed. It would make mundane tasks like shopping, washing cars and cleaning up after kids so much easier.

What is your pet hate? I have a thing about punctuality... things not running on time or people who turn up late.

Tell us about your best holiday ever. All holidays are great. We really enjoy taking our children to sporting events where they can enjoy the atmosphere of a large crowd.

I like sharing these experiences with our kids and creating great memories they will have forever.

SESSIONS & TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

Friday 17th November

10.30am Suburbicon 12.35pm The Mountain Between Us 2.40pm Thor: Ragnarok 5.00pm My Little Pony: The Movie 7.00pm Geostorm 9.00pm Thor: Ragnarok

Saturday 18th November

10.30am My Little Pony: The Movie 12.45pm Captain Underpants 2.30pm Geostorm 4.30pm The Mountain Between Us 6.35pm Thor: Ragnarok 9.00pm Geostorm

Sunday 19th November

10.30am The Emoji Movie 12.10pm My Little Pony: The Movie 2.05pm Geostorm 4.05pm Victoria and Abdul 6.10pm The Mountain Between Us 8.10pm Thor: Ragnarok

Monday 20th November

10.30am Thor: Ragnarok 12.55pm The Mountain Between Us 3.00pm Victoria and Abdul 5.10pm My Little Pony: The Movie 7.30pm Geostorm

Tuesday 21st November 10.30am Victoria and Abdul

1.10pm The Mountain Between Us 3.25pm Thor: Ragnarok 6.00pm Geostorm

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Page 8 Friday 17 November 2017

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Netball News

The new Fast 5 committee is being formed.

Anyone who would like to be on the committee should email Tiff Nicholson on secretary. forbesnetball@gmail.com.

The Fast 5 competition will be played on Wednesday nights, in mid February and all of March 2018, finishing at the Easter break.

New committee members will need to volunteer before the competition can run. The committee will have the help and support of Netball NSW staff, as this competition will be run very differently to any of the competitions played in the past.

Volunteers for the Fast 5 committee so far are: Jess Priest, Jack Piercy, Ellie Flick,

Brianna Duncan, Jack Priest and Aurella White.

The Fast 5 committee has no age restrictions. It is however recommended that they currently be attending secondary school, to open men and women, which will be the playing age of the competition.

The FNA committee has also expressed interest with Netball NSW for the presentation of walking netball in 2018.

This will also be a fun and very different form of the game. More details will be made available as soon as the FNA is informed.

There will be no FNA meetings during December and January.

Locals Victorious In Nissan Classic Last weekend was the annual Forbes Nissan Classic. This was contested by nearly 180 players with many being visitors from Sydney, West Australia and places in between.

The Scratch winner of the Classic, a stroke event, was local player Peter Nixon. His 71 scratch was accomplished with very little drama. He was well ahead of many of the A-grade, when numerous of them had problems with the greens and the trees.

Another local to taste success was Frank Hanns, who won the C-grade Handicap with a nett 67. He had one of those days when everything meshed well and it was all too easy.

The biggest contingent was a group of 10 players from Cabramatta, closely followed by a group of 9 players from Nelson Bay GC. There were even players from West Australia, who joined the event.

The weekend was an undoubted success, made even more so by the strong support of the sponsors. Once again Frank Spice Nis-

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san was the major sponsor, but there were many others ensuring a lengthy prize list.

On Saturday a 4BBB Stableford event was played. The winners were once again locals, Andrew Cogswell and Peter Nixon with a score of 45 points. They were one shot ahead of a group of six pairings on 44 points. The runners-up were determined by count back, going to Steve Betland and Charlie Dwyer.

By Short Putt

Croquet Results Week ending 11th November The warmer weather is bringing members out of hibernation as the amount of players on the fields reflects. Particularly in our Tuesday games where some players need to follow on before games in play, due to the shortage of fields.

Tuesday’s golf croquet results reflect a diverse range of scores this week, with some close shaves and some fairly big losses.

Congratulations and commiserations are due in all games. Clean sweeps with three wins were Harley Stewart, Bob Murray and Bruce Field.

Saturday’s Aussie games were as competitive as ever with three teams being dismayed at being pipped at the post resulting in 14/13 scores.

Harley Stewart in particular was shattered as he missed the post on his final shot resulting in a loss for him and team partner Jill Rubie. This can be a heart wrenching game at times!

Clean sweepers on Saturday were Bob Murray, Lorraine Todd and Colleen Liebich.

The morning was completed with a contingent of members attending the Remembrance Day ceremonies at Victoria Park.

By Anne Stewart

& SPORTS INJURIES CENTRE

Keeping you fit for life

Swimmer’s Shoulder Part I

With the weather finally warming up swimming is an ideal way to get a full body workout. Due to the repetitive nature of swimming, overuse injuries in the shoulder and neck are common.

The shoulder is a ball and socket joint with a ring of cartilage around the socket to make the joint more stable. Around this is a loose joint capsule that is reinforced with ligaments and muscles. Because the shoulder is a very mobile joint it relies on the action of these muscles and ligaments to maintain stability. These muscles are called the rotator cuff and consist of four muscles that work together to keep your shoulder centred in its socket.

So if swimming strengthens the shoulder muscles why do so many swimmers have shoulder problems?

The simple answer is due to the repetitive nature of swimming. The more complex answer lies in the fact that many swimmers don’t have good stroke technique, while those that do, can still have problems because the swim stroke (in particular freestyle) mainly strengthens the shoulder internal rotators and adductors. This causes muscle imbalance, leaving the scapular stabilisers and external rotators relatively weak and joint laxity increases. The rotator cuff must work harder to keep the shoulder centred in the socket. When the already relatively weakened external rotators fatigue, the ball of the shoulder joint moves forward and the tendon of the rotator cuff muscles is pinched between the bones as the hand is raised above shoulder height.

Next column I will cover some practical ways to prevent this from happening and what to do if you already have problems.

For the fitness of you.

Linda Reilly

Linda Reilly

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

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