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Friday 1 September 2017

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SAVE THE DATES PUBLIC WINE TASTING Friday 1st September 2017

Aussie Biscuits: Michael McCormack (second left) with Natisha Humphries (front middle) and Kevin Green (behind Natisha).

Aussie Biscuits A Sweet Delight Aussie Biscuits staff were very pleased to have Member for Riverina and Minister for Small Business, Michael McCormack, as a guest at their factory in Forbes on Wednesday. Michael’s visit comes after the factory was given a $210,000 Federal Government grant through the Building Better Regions fund.

Attendees went on a very informative tour of the factory led by Employee and Production Supervisor, Natisha Humphries. During which Michael spoke with employees and asked them about their daily processes at work and about the products.

The factory, located at 98 Rankin Street, was established in 1976 as a business enterprise of House With No Steps to offer employment opportunity to people with disabilities.

“This grant will enable them to not just

refurbish but also expand. It’s going to provide more opportunities to this business but also for the wider Forbes community. The funding will change the lives of so many people in such a positive way,” Michael said.

Biscuits are made using only Australian products. The factory produces 39,000 biscuits a day and currently employs nearly 30 people with a disability.

Funding will go towards relocating the factory to the new premises in November providing much needed additional space.

The tour was finished off with a biscuit tasting by Michael and Aussie Biscuits’ longest serving employee, Kevin Green.

Kevin has been working for the business for 42 years.

By Gizell van Wyk

6.30pm ‐ 8.30pm Forbes Youth & Community Centre $25.00 pp includes Tasting of all show wines and Finger Food.

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MAYORAL NOTES I attended NAIDOC celebrations last Thursday when about 900 school children celebrated indigenous culture.

I also had the privilege of presenting the Forbes Senior and Forbes Junior Indigenous Person of the Year Awards respectively to Cath Bowden for her work to promote Wiradjuri culture and Matty Duke for his academic and sporting achievements.

This week also saw another great Forbes event when the NSW Small Winemakers Show got underway. The show fills a niche for small winemakers to showcase their product against their larger counterparts.

Tonight the public tasting takes place at the Youth and Community Centre from 6:30pm.

I’d encourage as many residents as possible to support the event and sample top wines from across NSW and the ACT. Last weekend the Forbes Shire’s sporting talent was on display. I attended the Platypi vs Dubbo Roos game and it was great to see our boys overcome Dubbo. In not so good news the Forbes Magpies were unsuccessful in their clash with Parkes. Con-

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gratulations to the Platypi and commiserations to the Magpies.

I also attended the junior soccer and junior netball grand finals. The manners of the children were truly a credit to the clubs and their families. The other thing that occurred to me while attending these events was

THUMBS UP To the children of the Forbes North Wiradjuri choir for coming out to NAIDOC Day and the volunteers.

THUMBS UP

To the Mitch Con for the garden

that they’ve just put in on Lachlan Street.

THUMBS UP To NAIDOC Day celebrations.

THUMBS DOWN To people attending the Forbes Cinema arriving very late. Then coming in and out multiple times and talking loudly through the whole movie.

how lucky we are to have such top quality sporting facilities in Forbes. They are a credit to our community and to our parks and gardens staff.

Graeme Miller Mayor Forbes Shire Council

FORBES SHIRE COUNCIL “Serving the Community” Public Notices

NEXT COUNCIL MEETING TO BE HELD 1PM THURSDAY 21ST SEPTEMBER PUBLIC WELCOME POSITIONS VACANT CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Forbes Shire Council is seeking applicants for a great opportunity. The position of Chief Financial Officer is a new position in Councils structure reporting directly to the General Manager and working within an established leadership team. The primary purpose of this Chief Financial Officer role is to provide a specialised and Strategic Financial and Management Accounting Service to all functional areas of Council ensuring appropriate Financial Corporate Policies, Guidelines and Procedures are developed and maintained as well as meet industry Best Practice Guidelines. This position will also be required to provide leadership and manage the Financial Services Unit to ensure services are efficiently and effectively managed.

TRAINEE IT SUPPORT OFFICER Council is seeking applicants for the position of Trainee IT Support Officer. The objectives of this position are to provide support to the ICT functions of Forbes Shire Council whilst learning and gaining a qualification over a 2 year period. Throughout your learning period, you will be supported by a qualified IT professional and a passionate team with approved time to complete part of your study.

Applications close for the above positions 7th September 2017 at 5pm To apply Visit http://www.forbes.nsw.gov.au a direct link will be provided directing all applicants to Scout, a Web based recruitment application. For further information phone Human Resources Department on 02 6850 2300.

DRAFT CODE OF MEETING PRACTICES A draft amended copy of Council’s Code of Meeting Practices policy is available for inspection and comment until 5pm, Thursday 28 September 2017. The policy is available at Council’s Administration Office in Court Street or on its website under the Exhibition page. Comments should be submitted to the General Manager.

For more information contact Council’s Senior Administration Officer on 6850 2305.

HERITAGE ADVISORY SERVICE & LOCAL HERITAGE FUND Council provides a free heritage advisory service for owners of items of historical significance. Council also provides monetary assistance on a $ for $ basis for the conservation and maintenance of historical items. Council’s heritage advisor’s next visit is scheduled for 4 & 5 September 2017. Appointments can be made by phoning Brianna on 6850 2344.

REQUEST FOR TENDER NOTICE 2017/11 Provision of Supply, Delivery and Placement of Asphalt Tenders are invited for the Provision of Supply, Delivery and Placement of Asphalt. Tenders, addressed to the General Manager, are to be lodged either by hand or post by 5.00pm Monday 11 September. For further information contact Council’s Manager Engineering Services, Danial Speer, on 6850 28874 or refer to Council’s website www.forbes.nsw.gov.au for the tender documentation. Canvassing of any of Council’s staff or Councillors will disqualify tenderers from the tender process. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. Tenderers are advised that they may make submissions for either or both of the above request for tenders.

VEHICLE EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST 2014 Nissan Pathfinder ST Wagon: Plant No. 1490, Rego: CVB28C, 63,000km, Auto, 7 Seater, White, Tow Bar Registered 14/04/2018 2014 Mazda CX-9 Luxury Wagon: Plant No. 1487, Rego: CSW28X, 60,000km, Auto, 7 Seater, White, Tow Bar Registered 14/04/2018 Expressions of interest for above vehicles close 5:00pm Friday 1st September.

2014 Toyota Hilux SR Dual Cab Utility: Plant No. 1485 Rego: CRT43W 55,000km, 5 Speed Manual, White Steel Tray, Bullbar, Side steps and rails, Tow Bar. Registered 14/04/2018 Expressions of interest close 5:00pm Friday 15th September.

Inspections are available at Forbes Shire Councils Depot in Bandon St by appointment only. Forms are available from the front desk of the town hall building in Court St or from the Engineering Office in Lachlan St. For further information please call Council’s Plant/Purchasing Officer Sam Cunningham on 68502887 or email samcu@forbes.nsw.gov.au

Disclosure Statement of Political Donations and Gifts: The Local Government and Planning Legislation Amendment (Political Donations) Act 2008 states that a person who makes a planning application (i.e DA) or submission to Council is required to disclose reportable political donations and gifts made by any person with a financial interest in the application to a Councillor(s) or Council employee(s) within the past two years. Privacy Notification: Submissions made by Council are considered public access documents under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009.Personal information such as your opinion, name and address may be made publicly available including via Council’s website.

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

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

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SNIPPETS...

QUESTION of the week ness Awards on Friday, 15 September at the Forbes Services Memorial Club at 6:30pm. Tickets are $80pp. To purchase go to www.forbesboscars.com.au.

Forbes Mayor Graeme Miller with Forbes Indigenous Citizen of the Year award winners Matty Duke and Kathleen Bowden, and Cr. Jeff Nicholson.

Indigenous Citizen of the Year Awards: During the NAIDOC Day celebrations held last Thursday, awards were presented to Indigenous people who have made a valuable contribution to the local community. Matty Duke received the Forbes Junior Indigenous Citizen of the Year award.

Matty was nominated for his outstanding achievements both on and off the sporting field. The next award went to Kathleen Bowden for the Forbes Indigenous Citizen of the Year. Kathleen received the award for being such a strong member of the Wiradjuri Dreaming Centre committee and for her voluntary work in raising a better understanding of the Indigenous culture.

Local Legend Entry: Submit your Local Legend entry for their chance to win a $200 local WLT gift card. For entries take a photo of your Local Legend and put your reason in writing of why you think they should win.

Email your photo and wording to nat.whyleavetown@bigpond.com. The best entries will be published on the WLT Facebook page. The published post that receives the most likes will win. Competition closes 31st December. For full competition terms and conditions, visit: www.whyleavetown.com.

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Get Back to Basics With Dating: Hart Bar is bringing its first speed dating event to Parkes on Saturday, 7 October. The aim is to bring together like-minded singles from the region looking for love! There will be two age groups of 25-38 and 39-54 years with 14 singles in each group. Tickets are $49 and include two friends to avoid the initial awkwardness, plus a drink and nibbles on arrival. Limited spaces available, so register today! Contact Kasie Ferguson 0409 209 966.

The NSW Small Winemakers Wine Show: Expert wine judges and associate judges had the task of selecting the top wines. Judging took place at the Forbes Youth and Community Centre from Monday to Wednesday. The wines will be showcased at the public tasting event from 6:30pm tonight at the Forbes Youth and Community Centre. This event gives the public a chance to taste the award-winning wines as well as the other wines entered into the show. Tickets are $25, which includes finger food, and are available at the door.

During the “blind” taste-testing judges used an electronic judging system with Ipads for the first time. There were 26 classes of wine to be judged.

What is the most beautiful place you have ever been to?

Chris Collier: We try to do a lot of travelling and have just been to Norway. I’d have to say it would be Geiranger in Norway.

Ella Bennetts: I went to Phan Thiet in Vietnam and that was really nice.

Lauren Mcintyre: Cinque Terre in Italy is really beautiful!

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DESTINATIONS

Experts In Scenic

The young actors who played a big role in the mock crash demonstration last week are (L-R) Maddison Collits, Jack McGrath, Faith Hanstock and Krystle-Lee McMurray.

Hard Hitting Mock Crash Paints Stark Picture

More than 500 high school students were emotionally challenged with the realities of what happens in a serious car crash during the staging of a mock crash at the PCYC Parkes last week.

“I am still shaken by it,” said Kian Schembri, a Year 10 student from Parkes Christian School of the annual event staged for the ninth time this year.

The aim of the confronting mock crash is to bring home the message of drinking and driving. The demonstration by the Parkes, Forbes and Lachlan Shire Councils is the corner stone of the NOT A STATISTIC! Youth Driver Education Program.

Four youth actors, Krystle-Lee McMurray and Maddison Collits from Forbes and Jack McGrath and Faith Hanstock from Parkes, took the audience on a moving, tragic and at times upsetting ride from a care free birthday party to the horrors of a car crash and its long-term after effects.

“It is a really good way to teach us a les-

son,” said Wally Campbell from Forbes High School, one of seven high schools attending. “It will remain with me as a reminder not to drink and drive, and to think before getting into a car with someone who’s been drinking.”

For Ella Richards from Parkes Christian School it was “really good and very confronting” as she has friends who had been in a crash. “I will definitely not drink and drive.”

Melanie Suitor, Parkes, Forbes and Lachlan Shire Councils’ Road Safety and Injury Prevention Officer, said it was hard to gage the effect of the annual event, but in the Central West 25% of accidents involved young people, while the state average was 32%.

Local young drivers were involved in 207 crashes across the Parkes, Forbes and Lachlan Shire Council areas over four years from 2011, resulting in three fatalities and 228 injuries.

By Maggi Barnard

Wally Campbell

The accident as students saw it in the demonstration.

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Pool Contract Awarded

Cooking In Style

Forbes Shire Council announced that Lifeguarding Services Australia will take on operations of the Forbes Olympic Pool.

Lifeguarding Services were successful in securing the contract after a competitive tender process in July. The company will be responsible for pool operations and management over the next three years.

The company will have a focus on employing local people and will begin advertising positions in the next week.

The Forbes Olympic Pool will open its doors to swimmers on October 1 and will be open from 6am until 7pm daily (closed Good Friday and Christmas Day). A Facebook page has been established where residents can access up-to-date information or email forbespool@lifeguarding.com.au.

Children of Forbes North Public School were excited to celebrate receiving beautifully embroidered aprons.

The aprons were bought with a Westpac bank funding boost that the school was awarded earlier this year.

A program that the school has to support children in learning about nutrition, healthy eating, and cooking good foods, secured the funding for them.

The aprons are to be used for children involved in cooking classes.

Westpac local branch manager, Shannon Crowley, said: “With Australia having one of the highest rates of obesity in the world, we think what the school is doing will help change this for future generations”.

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Class 4/5S during their cooking lesson with chefs Tammy Montgomery and Michelle Herbert-Morley (back left).

Shannon Crowley from Westpac and Laurinda Ray (back right).

2017 BOSCARS FINALISTS FORBES BUSINESS AWARDS

Executing high quality events and experiences that deliver outcomes in support of rural and regional causes.

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Forbes Small Engine Specialists have been in business since 1988! Owners, Paul and Maree Westcott, are proud to be a finalist again in 2017 in the Small Business Under 20 Employees category.

The Boscars is a great way to see all business owners and staff come together to celebrate their success.

Forbes Small Engine Specialists have trained many apprentices over the years, including 2017 Apprentice of the Year finalist, Curtis Johnson. Curtis topped his class at TAFE in Bathurst and he is on the honour roll 2017.

We look forward to attending the Boscars – it is always a fun night getting our team together and socialising.

p. 0490 116 922 e. hello@acaciaevents.com.au w. www. acaciaevents.com.au Acacia Events is thrilled to be named a finalist in the Startup Superstar category for The Boscars 2017. It is humbling to be listed alongside a group of incredibly talented business people, and among a successful business community.

As passionate Forbes locals, we are excited to be using our experience and expertise to benefit the community we love. Thank you to those who have supported us so far.

We look forward to continuing to serve and contributing to the delivery of more amazing events in our region.

Congratulations to all the finalists, we can’t wait to celebrate with you!

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The Forbes Phoenix is so excited to be nominated as a finalist for this year’s Forbes Business Chamber Boscars Awards in the category Start-Up Superstar. The Forbes Phoenix’s motto is Live Local, Love Local, Support Local.

The Forbes Phoenix is dedicated to providing Forbes with local news, events and happenings in a positive way each week. We would like to thank all our readers, supporters and advertisers who make the paper possible each week. The Forbes Phoenix team is looking forward to the Gala Dinner on Friday, September 15th.

Good luck to all the other finalists!

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Community Organisations’ Partnership Continues

MARCH TO FESTIVITIES... Students, teachers and parents march to NAIDOC Day celebrations.

Forbes Youth Celebrate NAIDOC Day Students from various Forbes primary and high schools and members of the community celebrated Indigenous culture during NAIDOC Day last Thursday. Festivities commenced at the Wiradjuri Dreaming Centre from which participants marched to South Circle Oval for the main event.

Forbes Mayor, Graeme Miller, welcomed everybody to the celebration of the history, culture and accomplishments of the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. “It is great to see so many young people here today,” he said.

As part of the celebrations the mayor presented awards to Indigenous people who have made a valuable contribution to the

local community. Matty Duke received the Forbes Junior Indigenous Citizen of the Year award and Kathleen Bowden the Forbes Indigenous Citizen of the Year.

Following this, children from the Wiradjuri choir of Forbes North Public School delighted the crowd with their song and movements.

Students were given opportunity to partake in some Indigenous games and everyone was treated to a barbecue. Finally, a performance was given by the renowned Indigenous dance group Koomurri.

The day was filled with celebrations and learning of the Aboriginal culture.

By Gizell van Wyk

Amy Shine of Forbes Preschool handed over the keys of their old school to House With No Steps on Wednesday morning.

“On behalf of the preschool, we are happy to hand over the school to another community organisation and look forward to continuing our long-standing partnership with them,” Amy said.

The school moved into new premises end of April last year and since then the old building has been vacant.

Support Manager for House With No Steps, Kim Wright, said that they were looking forward to utilising the area.

House With No Steps will be using the old school as an office and meeting space and have a few plans in mind on how to make the building suit the needs for people with disabilities. House With No Steps members did a tour of the premises and made suggestions for possible improvements.

Leanne Allegri who is the Area Manager for House With No Steps said: “We are very excited about being able to build more of a community space to support people with disability as we move towards the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

By Gizell van Wyk

At the preschool handover were (L-R) Simone Craft, Kim Wright, Amy Shine and Leanne Allegri.

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Father’s Day Fun! ALLURE ON MAIN

When you think of your father, do you think of big bear type hugs that make you feel like you’re just in the safest place? They just seem to make everything better!

Show appreciation for your father or father figure on Father’s Day this Sunday.

Quality time is the best time, so why not give an experience to Dad this Father’s Day that you can both enjoy together?

Spend the day out in the park having a picnic or barbecue. Go see a movie, take a walk by the lake, or visit another place of interest.

Most importantly, let your father know just how truly special he is to you!

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TOPICAL Trivia

CAUGHTOut!

Today is not only Spring Day, but since 1992 National Wattle Day has also been celebrated on 1 September in Australia.

Wattles have long had special meanings for Australians and play a significant role in Aboriginal culture.

Whose been caught out with his hand in the cookie jar…? Member for Riverina Michael McCormack at Aussie Biscuits in Forbes this week.

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

When was the Golden Wattle (Acacia pycnantha) officially gazetted as Australia’s national floral emblem? a)

1988

b)

1952

c)

2001

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Elsie’s vocals are powerful throughout the EP, creating an amazing mood in each track. Her range is stunning as she is able to generate so much emotion from a sing it out loud clout of “Riverside” to the raw innocence of “Naked”. The big band backing in the melody and rhythms of each of the songs complements Elsie’s stunning voice to perfection and brings so many extra layers to the EP. I highly recommend that you listen to Elsie and The Vibe, you won’t be disappointed!

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How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like about living here? I have lived in the Forbes district for most of my life. I love the lake, the river and the people. I love that you can walk down the street and feel part of the community.

Where do you work and what do you enjoy about your work? I work at Landmark Harcourts selling farms. I have been doing this for almost 20 years. I really enjoy the excitement of selling properties.

What do you do to unwind after work or on weekends? I go Dragon boating training and competing in some regattas.

I spend most weekends at kids sport and enjoy catching up with friends, family and travel.

What are you really good at? At rolling my sleeves up and giving a hand.

If you could have a super power, what would it be? To have the ability to make people tell the truth. It would be really entertaining.

What is your pet hate? That fit healthy people are unemployed. I would love to have the ability to fix that.

Tell us about your best holiday ever. I had two and a half years on a working holiday in England. I travelled through Europe through to the Arctic in my 20’s.

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Friday 1st September 10.45am The Big Sick 1.00pm Logan Lucky 3.10pm Baby Driver 5.20pm The Dark Tower 7.10pm Logan Lucky 9.20pm Dunkirk Saturday 2nd September 9.45am Despicable Me 3 11.30am Cinderella 1.00pm The Dark Tower 2.50pm Dunkirk 4.50pm Cars 3 7.00pm The Dark Tower 8.50pm Logan Lucky Sunday 3rd September 9.45am Cinderella 11.15am Despicable Me 3 1.00pm The Dark Tower 3.00pm Logan Lucky 5.15pm Dunkirk 7.20pm War For The Planet Of The Apes Monday 4th September 10.45am Baby Driver 1.00pm Logan Lucky 3.10pm The Big Sick 5.20pm The Dark Tower 7.10pm War For The Planet Of The Apes Tuesday 5th September 10.45am Dunkirk 12.45pm Cinderella 2.15pm The Big Sick 4.25pm Despicable Me 3 6.05pm The Dark Tower 7.50pm Logan Lucky

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Wednesday 6th September 10.45am Baby Driver 1.00pm Dunkirk 3.50pm The Dark Tower 5.40pm Logan Lucky 7.50pm The Big Sick SESSIONS & TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

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WHAT’S On 1 Sep

1-13 Sep 2 Sep 4 Sep 7 Sep Shelley Binge, Dewayne Huckle and Wendy Huckle enjoying their time at South Circle Oval at NAIDOC Day last week.

5 Sep 8-9 Sep 11 Sep

12 Sep 15 Sep Forbes North stage 1 teachers Bethany Osborne and Juley Clarke at NAIDOC Day.

16 Sep 24 Sep

30 Sep Ongoing Ongoing Friends Kath Garland and Courtney Taylor, catching up for some lunch in the sun at Victoria Park.

Ongoing Ongoing

Ongoing Ongoing Helen Field from the Forbes Country Music Club at Bernardi’s doing fundraising for guitarist John Rice last week.

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NSW Small Winemakers Wine Show Public Tasting @ Forbes Youth & Community Centre. 6.30 – 8.30pm $25 per head.

Flight of the Freakin’ Bogong Moth at the Platypus Gallery, Lachlan Street from 10am-4pm Tuesday-Saturday. Part of the Kalari-Lachlan River Arts Festival program. Official opening on 1st September 10am-11am.

Havannah House Trivia Night fundraising event at RSL Club main auditorium at 7pm. Contact 6852 1386.

Neighbourhood Watch Meeting at Forbes Services Memorial Club at 2pm. Contact Lyn Ward on 0417 536 619 or Bruce Adams on 0429 151 280.

Forbes Camera Club Meeting at Forbes Services Memorial Club at 7pm.

Free Tai Chi Classes starting at the Uniting Church from 10 – 11am. Contact the instructors Cheryl Shirvington on 0400 984 114 or Sandra Nicholson on 0437 522 778.

Forbes Show at the showgrounds. For more information, follow Forbes Show NSW on Facebook.

The Currajong Autism & Special Needs Group presents Teaching Strategies & Behaviour Support Workshop with Sue Larkey at the Parkes Services Club from 9.30am-3.00pm. Cost: parents $100 ($80 early bird); professionals $130 ($110 early bird) – includes morning tea and lunch. Book online at http://www.parkesservicesclub.com.au/ Trundle Branch of Royal Far West - Sunshine Club Branch Meeting @ Trundle Op Shop at 1.15pm.

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

NSW Small Winemakers Wine Show Presentation Dinner @ Forbes Memorial Services Club. 7pm. $100 per head. 5 Courses & 10 Wines.

Wirrinya Family Picnic Day @ "The Shed" Wirrinya. Free entry, gates open 10am, children's races start 10.30am. Foot races, billy boil, 50/50 draw, kids raffle, novelty events and the official opening of the new tennis court fence and lights. Full canteen and free afternoon tea at the end of the day. See Wirrinya Facebook page for more details or contact Wendy 0428 871 970.

10th Open Gardens from 9:00 am – 5:00pm. Eight gardens on display: $20 for all gardens, $5 per individual garden. Contact Tup Drabsch on 6852 1169.

Forbes Domestic & Family Violence Committee Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month at 9.30am at Yoorana, 40-70 Church street. Contact Renee Ellison on 6850 1234.

The Rotary Club of Forbes meets at the Vandenberg Hotel every Wednesday at 6:30pm. Call Leo Butler on 68512280 for further information.

Forbes Camera Club meets on the first Thursday of every month at 7pm at the Forbes Services Memorial Club. For more information contact Klara Ward on 6851 4868.

The Adult Survivors of Child Abuse Cowra Support Group meets on the first Friday of each month at 12:30. Open to all survivors of any community.

If interested contact Pascale on 6342 1612. Members come from Canberra, Temora, Forbes, Eugowra, etc. All details on our website: http://recover.itmatters.com.au Forbes Widows Support Group Luncheon @ the Vandenberg Hotel, 12pm, the fourth Tuesday of every month. Contact Lyn Ward on 0417 536 619 or Dorothea Croker on 6851 4781. Transport is available.

Neighbourhood Watch @ the Forbes Services Memorial Club, 2pm on the first Monday of the Month.

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FORBES SPORT

PHOENIX Competition

Platypi Sink Dubbo Roos

Win a NetWaste BYO coffee cup!

The Platypi were victorious in both first and second grade over the Dubbo Roos in Forbes last week. The first grade won 30 – 14, while the second grade match had everybody on nerves end, but the Platypi pulled through to win 26 – 23.

Both teams will play last year’s winners the Orange Emus next. After losing to them in the finals last year, the rematch is going to be an intense affair. Pictured above is some action from the second grade match last Saturday.

Croquet Notes Today is officially the start of spring with darting swallows spotted at the croquet club this week.

Results for golf croquet last Tuesday: Hat tricks went to John H Browne, Dorothea Croker, Bruce Field, John MacCullagh and Kevin Rubie, while two wins each goes to Lorna Field, Mary Hodges, Joan Littlejohn, Elvy Quirk, Bill Scott, Dorelle Scott, Lyn Simmonds and Alec Todd.

Aussie Saturday results saw the competition a bit stiffer as no one took all three

wins but 15 members managed two wins each. They were Anne Stewart, Lorraine Todd, Alec Todd, Barry White, Kath Broderick, John H Browne, Dorothea Croker, Joan Littlejohn, John MacCullagh, Veva MacCullagh, Elizabeth McLean, Bob Murray, Kevin Rubie, Lyn Simmonds, Bill and Dorelle Scott.

If you would like to come and enjoy a game of croquet on Tuesday or Saturday give secretary Anne a call on 6851 5320 or vice-president Bill on 6857 6620. The cost is $2.00 to start.

By Veva MacCullagh

Golfers Enjoy American Foursomes Last Saturday’s Annual American Foursomes competition, sponsored by Milton Cartwright had a field of 23 pairs playing in conditions ranging from frosty to sunny.

The winners were not distracted by the roar of the footy semifinals crowd, as they were the early birds on the course. Paul Pymont and Frank Donohoe teamed very well to record a gross score 77 and a nett 65. Runners-up were Tim West and John Betland.

They accumulated six birdies in their round for 68 of the stick and nett 66 1/8.

The ball sweep went to 69 nett, going to: 65 – P Pymont/F Donohoe; 66 1/8 – T West/J Betland; 66 7/8 – G Webb/ B Doyle; 67 7/8 - B Collie/B Everest and 69.0 – A Tucker/ C Barrett. The NTP’s went to: 9th – B Shine; 18th – P Pymont.

Sunday’s Stableford Medley was won by Scott Kirkman with 38 points, ahead of Max Haley with 36 points. The NTP’s went to: 9th – Max Haley; 18th – Scott Kirkman.

Taylor’s Terrors managed to scrap home in top spot in the ‘Winter 3’s’ competition.

By Short Putt

50 lucky readers can each win a reusable cup!

QUESTION: Which colour bin does a disposable coffee cup go in?

Complete the below entry form and return it to Ian Simpson & Co. Or enter online via our website www.forbesphoenix.com.au for your chance to win.

Competition closes Monday 25 September.

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5

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Forbes North Public School - Steve McAlister

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forbes central butchery - dean

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loomzy’s fish n fix

4

113

Evolution Mining - Jamie Coad

2

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Central West Glazing

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Ian Simpson & Co - Daniel Willis

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108

central west diesel

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107

Forbes Family Dentists - Dr Peter Thompson

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104

Jelbarts Tyrepower

6

104

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4

102

Forbes Smash

4

90

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COWAL GOLD OPERATION

COMMUNITY OPEN DAY

SATURDAY 9 SEPTEMBER LIMITED SEATS The community open day will provide every visitor the opportunity to experience a part of the mining industry and the Cowal Gold Operation.

Activities on the day will include tours of the ore processing plant and the open cut pit, and heavy machinery displays. The Day will include a two (2) hour stopover at the West Wyalong Markets, McCann Park where Evolution Mining will have displays on show. Children’s entertainment and refreshments will be available on the day.

For bookings, please call (02) 6975 4725.

The visit day is FREE; a gold coin donation is appreciated with all proceeds donated to local charities.

Booking close at 5:00pm on Wednesday 6 September.

Buses will depart from Victoria Park, Forbes Buses Depart: 8.00am Sharp Buses Return: 3.40pm Approx As safety is our first priority at Cowal, visitors are required to wear enclosed shoes, long pants and long sleeves. Entrance to the site may be declined if this dress code is not adhered to.

All employees and visitors at Cowal Gold Operation are subject to alcohol testing and random drug screening.

For further information, please contact Community Relations on 6975 4819.

In case of inclement weather, signs will be placed at the bus departure location.

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