The Forbes Phoenix Issue 57

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Friday 19 August 2016

ISSUE 57

HAVE YOUR SAY...Vote on Saturday, 10th September to elect the new Forbes Local Council.

17 Candidates Stand In Local Government Election

Seventeen candidates will be contesting for the nine Councillors positions in Forbes in the Local Government Election on Saturday, 10th September.

The candidates are Michele Herbert, Grant Clifton, Michelle Mahlo, Dennis Booth, Aidan Clarke, Mark Pietsch, Phyllis Miller, Susan Chau, Brian Mattiske, Dianne Decker, Jeff Nicholson, Grant Neilsen, Steven Karaitiana, Graeme Miller, Jenny Webb, Chris Roylance and Michael Jelbart.

Of the 17 candidates, eight are current councillors; Graham Falconer is the only councilor not standing again.

Councillors will vote to elect the mayor at the first meeting of the new council on Thursday, 15th September.

The Forbes Business Chamber will be running a Meet the Candidates night on Tuesday, 30th August at the Forbes Ser-

vices Memorial Club at 6pm. This will be an opportunity for the community to hear what each candidate wishes to present for their campaign. Each candidate will have two minutes to speak with question time at the end.

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.

Voting on 10th September will be at the Forbes Town Hall between 8am and 6pm.

The new council will serve for the next four years.

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COUNCIL COMMENTS It has been great to have some warmer weather this week, which means some of our roads have had a chance to recover.

However there are still a number of roads closed due to water damage - Corridgery Road, Warroo Road, Limestone Road, School Road and Forest Road.

If you haven’t filled in your Census yet, please remember to make sure you are counted. Even though the last Fill in a Form Session was held on Wednesday, Council staff are still more than happy to help you if need be. Contact Amy or Blake at Council

on 6850 2300.

Yesterday was the last meeting for the current term of Council and the Council Election will be held on Saturday, 10th September. Pre-polling starts in the Council Chambers from next Monday, 29th August.

The Forbes Business Chamber is hosting a Meet the Candidates Forum at the Forbes Services Memorial Club from 6pm on Tuesday, 30th August. This is a good opportunity for community members to hear what the candidates have to say.

At 11am next Tuesday, Forbes NAIDOC celebrations will start at the Wiradjuri Dreaming Centre. After the Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony, community members will march to South Circle Oval for an afternoon of Indigenous games and food as well as a performance by Comedian, Sean Choolburra. Everyone is welcome to attend.

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Danny Green, General Manager

FORBES SHIRE COUNCIL ELECTION SATURDAY, 10TH SEPTEMBER 2016 Election of 10 Councillors You need to be enrolled to vote for the council where you live

venue visit the website or call us.

Pre-Poll venues Forbes Shire Council Chambers

2 Court Street, Forbes NSW 2871

Parkes Region Returning Officer’s Office

The Coventry Room, Parkes Cultural Centre, Bogan Street, Parkes NSW 2870

To check your enrolment details visit our website or call us.

If you are not on the roll in NSW or your current enrolment details are not correct you may be eligible to enrol or up-date your details when you vote early or on election day. To newly enrol, or up-date your details on the spot, just bring your NSW photo driver licence or NSW Photo Card showing your current address, and be ready to provide Australian citizenship details if you were born overseas.

You can also vote early, and on election day, at Sydney Town Hall, 483 George Street, Sydney from Monday, 29 August. For more details visit the website or call us.

Voting on election day

Voting by Post

On election day you must vote at a polling place for your council, or your ward if your council is divided. There is no absent voting at local government elections. To check your enrolment details visit our website or call us.

Voting is compulsory

Voting will take place on Saturday, 10th September 2016 between the hours of 8am and 6pm.

You can apply online for a postal vote from www.votensw.info or by calling 1300 135 736. Your application must be completed and received by the NSW Electoral Commission no later than 5pm Monday, 5th September 2016.

Polling Places

Voting is compulsory for all electors where elections are being held. The penalty for not voting is $55.

A list of polling places for your council or ward is available by visiting our website or calling us.

Candidates

Voting before election day

A full list of candidates for your council or ward is available by visiting our website or calling us.

Postal Voting and Pre-Poll Voting

CANDIDATE INFORMATION SHEETS

You may be entitled to a postal or pre-poll vote. For details visit our website or call us.

Voting early in person Pre-poll voting begins on Monday, 29 August and ends at 6pm Friday, 9th September 2016. You can vote in person at the following location(s). Pre-poll voting is generally available during Council business office hours Mon-Fri. Not all pre-poll venues are open for the whole pre-poll voting period. For specific operating dates and times of each pre-poll

Each candidate’s information sheet is available for viewing at www.votensw.info or at the Returning Officer’s office.

Information: www.votensw.info or 1300 135 736 For enquiries in languages other than English call our interpreting service 13 14 50. For hearing and speech impaired enquiries, call us via the National Relay Service on 13 36 77 GEOFF LARK Returning Officer

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QUESTION of the week will also be at the Forbes Show on 9th and 10th September, so please look out for our new flags. Our next meeting is on 5th September at the Forbes Service Memorial Club at 7.30pm.

Linda van Coller and Trilby Crowley were selling raffle tickets at Bernardi’s IGA last week.

Forbes Public School Raffle: Forbes Small Engine Specialists donated a Polaris Outlaw 50 as the major prize for the Forbes Public School P&C raffle! Support the local school and win the Polaris 50 in your choice of pink or blue. The winner will be drawn at the Family Fun Market Day on 26th November at the school’s Lakeside oval. Tickets are selling for $2 each or 3 for $5. Raffle tickets will be on sale at Bernardi’s IGA on 3rd, 23rd and 30th September; 13th, 20th and 27th October and 10th, 17th and 25th November.

Forbes Neighbourhood Watch News: We would like to thank Senior Constable Daniel Greef, the Crime Prevention Officer in the Lachlan Local Area Command for keeping us informed about crime. Contact 6862 9936 if you want a free home security assessment done by Daniel. The BBQ at Bernardi’s IGA on 23rd July was a great day to inform the community about our work. On Saturday, 30th July we took part in National Tree Day. Committee members are preparing for the Forbes Home Security and Safety Expo on 16th Oct. Our community information trailer will be parked in the Woolworths car park tomorrow to answer questions or listen to concerns. We

Friends of the Forbes Hospital: The AGM of Friends of the Forbes Hospital was held on 5th August and the following office bearers were elected: President – Ann Williams; 1st Vice President – Norm Haley; 2nd Vice President – Wilma Hepburn, Secretary/Treasurer – Gloria Haley; Assistant Secretary/Treasurer – Jean Hodges; Publicity Officer – Lee Reynolds and Patrons – Val Price and Gladys Brenner. Two new members joined – Christine Pout and Fiona Stevenson – pushing membership up to 13. More members are always welcome. The community’s generous support has helped to swell the funds of the organisation to help the hospital acquire much needed equipment.

Physiotherapy at Forbes Medical Centre: The Forbes Medical Centre (FMC) has recently added physiotherapy to the range of specialist and allied health services provided at the practice. Alyssa Crowe, who previously worked at the Forbes Hospital, has returned to Forbes to commence weekly sessions at FMC. The service will increase subject to demand. Alyssa will be available every Friday from late August.

For an appointment phone 6851 1300.

Fashion with a Conscience: Salvos Stores will be supporting National Op Shop Week from Sunday. Fashion with a Conscience encourages customers to reuse, recycle and reinvent fashion by shopping at Salvos Stores. Salvos Stores not only divert 15,000 tonnes of clothing and household items per year from landfill, but if every Australian recycled one T-shirt per year, we would recover billions of litres of water!

Does watching the Olympic Games motivate you to do sport?

Fiona Hayward, Eyewear Specs: It does actually.

On the weekend we were watching the cycling and then we went for a big bike ride with my eight-yearold daughter. It is so inspiring to see the athletes so passionate about their sport.

Mylessa Ryan, Furniture One: No, as I am not a sports person. I have bad knees, but I do watch the Olympics and enjoy it as I have very sporty children. I love the athletics, gymnastics and swimming.

Amy Townsend, Anytime Fitness: Yes it does as I coach the Red Bend junior rugby league U16 girls, and I am also captain of the Forbes Magpies League Tag team. I loved the Women’s Rugby Sevens – their standard of playing is so inspiring.

THE BOSCARS

FRIDAY 28TH OCTOBER 2016 The Boscars – Forbes Business Awards Gala Dinner, a celebration for the Forbes business community not to be missed.

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. . . s g n i n Happe KINGS OF COMEDY GALA...

Come along to the ‘Kings of Comedy Gala’ for a great night of laughs while you are entertained by seven stand up comedians. See Australia’s finest live comedy legends in a back to back gala performance with Steve Philip, Gary Eck, Peter Berner, Luke Heggie, Sean Woodland, Chris Radburn and Cam Knight. Tickets are $30 members, $35 non-members available at the club reception. For more information contact the club on 6852 1488.

THE GREAT LEGENDS SPECTACULAR...

PARKES SERVICES CLUB...

Come and see Elvis, Tom and Roy in The Great Legends Spectacular show on 17th September at 8pm with Sean Spiteri (officially Australia’s No. 1 Elvis Tribute Artist), Peter Paki as Tom Jones and Terry Leonard as Roy Orbison. Book now to get tickets for $25pp or $29.50 at the door (unless sold out). Contact the Parkes Service Club on 6862 1966.

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Lawn Mower Racing At Forbes Show Lawnmower Racing is coming to the Forbes Show on Saturday, 10th September! ShowMow Racing promises to provide fantastic entertainment throughout the day.

There are opportunities for sponsorship of the lawnmower racing – if you or your business would be interested, we would love to hear from you. If you would like to compete with your own lawnmower, please contact us through the Facebook page, or call Julie Hurkett at the Show Office on 6852 1311.

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win a family pass to Forbes Services Club Cinema A family pass entitles 2 adults and 2 kids or 1 adult and 3 kids into FSMC Cinema to a movie of their choice. Each pass is valued at $60.

We have 8 Family Passes up for grabs and will be drawing one winner each fortnight until the end of October.

Complete the below entry form and return it to The Forbes Services Club, The Phoenix Office at 23 Templar St or PO Box 251 Canowindra 2804. Or enter online via our website www.forbesphoenix.com.au for your chance to win.

Also make sure to grab ride tickets at $25 per sheet for $30 worth of rides.

Check out our Forbes Show Facebook

PHOENIX Competition

page for any updates, or call the Show Office.

With only three weeks left until the Show, today is the last day to pay for membership before the $5 price rise. Annual membership is $35, which covers entry for one person, one guest and school-aged children for both days. Single membership is $25 and covers one adult and three schoolaged children.

The Ladies Auxiliary do a wonderful job of feeding the volunteers who judge and steward for the Show. If you would like to assist by donating slices, cakes, produce or money by Thursday, 8th September, it would be greatly appreciated.

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Name: Address: Email: Kelsey Muller took part in in the Beef Cattle Section at last year’s Show. (Photo credit: Mark Cambourn)

Phone:

FORBES SHIRE COUNCIL “Serving the Community” Public Notices

NEXT COUNCIL MEETING TO BE HELD 1PM THURSDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER PUBLIC WELCOME DISPOSE OF YOUR UNWANTED AG CHEMICALS – CHEMCLEAR NSW State Collection – Oct 2016 Bookings Essential – Register by 2 September 2016 www.chemclear.com.au or 1800 008 182 Two collection types: Free and Fee-Applicable. See chemclear website for eligibility details.

AMENDMENT TO THE FORBES DEVELOPMENT CONTROL PLAN 2013 Council proposes to make amendments to the Forbes Development Control Plan 2013 by removing Clauses 5.18 and 8.20 relating to the construction of garages sheds and other outbuildings. Written submissions in relation to the proposed amendments will be received by Council up until 5 pm Monday 29 August 2016. Further information can be obtained by Contacting Councils Environmental Services Department on 6850 2344.

REQUEST FOR TENDER NOTICE 2016/9 Provision of Cleaning Services (Office Buildings) Tenders are invited for the provision of Cleaning Services (Office Buildings). Tenders, addressed to the General Manager, are to be lodged by 4.00pm Thursday 8th September, 2016. For further information please contact Council’s Facilities Maintenance Supervisor, Mark Willis, on 02 6850 2892 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.

DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL Application for Livestock Intensive Activities, for Feed Lot of 5000 head of cattle under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 Development Application No: 2016/77 A development application has been submitted by ABL Red Meat Pty Ltd - The Mount Feed Lot (Applicant) for the Development Consent for the expansion of Livestock Intensive Activities (Feed Lot) including the increase of the head of cattle from 4000 to 5000. The Development is Integrated Development and will require the General terms of Approval of the Environmental Protection Agency. Forbes Shire Council is the Consent Authority for the proposed development The development is located at 2250 Bedgerebong Road, Bedgerebong and on the following Lots: Lots 1, 22, 23, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 55, 59, 61, 66, 76, 92 DP752083.

The application will be on public exhibition from 19th August 2016 until the 19th September 2016. Any person may make a submission, in writing, in relation to this Application which must be received by Council on or before 5.00 pm on 19th September 2016. If you wish to object to the proposal you must clearly explain your reasons (on planning grounds) in the submission.

NAIDOC WEEK Forbes NAIDOC Celebrations will be held on Tuesday, August 23 at South Circle Oval. The event will feature internationally renowned comedian Sean Choolburra as well as an award ceremony, traditional Aboriginal foods and other activities.

For more information about the ebent, contact Community Relations Officer Blake Nicholson on 6850 2355.

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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Health Smart One In Five Suffer From Pollen Allergy

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Pollen from grasses, weeds or trees can trigger symptoms of allergic rhinitis (hay fever) and asthma. Pollen seasons can last for several months and exposure is difficult to avoid.

Pollen grains can be spread by birds, bees or wind, with airborne pollen causing most allergies.

Allergic rhinitis symptoms are the body’s immune response to inhaled pollen, resulting in chronic inflammation of the eyes and nasal passages. Symptoms include runny, itchy and congested nose; irritable, itchy, watery and red eyes; and itchy ears, throat and palate. Allergic rhinitis affects around 1 in 5 people in Australia and can lead to frequent sinus infections.

Pollination times vary with the plant variety and its location. For example, trees pollinate in late winter and early spring. Grasses flower next, and the weed ‘Plantain’ flowers from August to May. White Cypress (Murray) Pine is the only Australian tree that produces highly allergenic pollen. Its growth extends from the western slopes and plains of Eastern Australia to Western Australia, and it flowers from late July to the end of August.

Many species of Casuarina produce pollen throughout the year and may cause allergic rhinitis symptoms at any time.

Tips for reducing pollen exposure • Stay indoors until after midday, if possible.

• Try to avoid going out on windy days or after thunderstorms.

• Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes.

• Do not mow the grass and stay inside when it is being mown.

• Consider planting a low allergen garden around the home.

• Keep windows closed both at home and in your car.

• Do not picnic in parks or in the country during the pollen season.

• Try to plan holidays out of the pollen season or holiday at the seaside.

• Remove weeds or trees outside your bedroom window you are sensitive to.

• Research plants less likely to trigger allergic rhinitis or asthma to plant in your garden.

• Shower when you arrive home and rinse your eyes frequently with water.

Medications or treatments will relieve symptoms, but do not cure allergies.

• Antihistamine tablets or syrups (nonsedating) help to reduce symptoms, but they are not as effective in controlling severe nasal blockage and dribble.

• Intranasal corticosteroid nasal sprays (INCS) have a potent action on inflammation when used regularly.

• Combination medications containing an antihistamine and intranasal corticosteroid nasal spray offer the combined advantages of both medications.

• Decongestant sprays unblock and dry the nose, but should not be used for more than a few days.

• Decongestant tablets unblock and dry the nose, but should be used with caution.

• Natural products such as salt water nasal sprays or douches can be effective in relieving symptoms.

Source: Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)

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OUR TALENTED Youth FIRST PLACE WRITER Whitney Duffy, a year 8 student of Forbes High School, won first place in the Koori Kids Creative Writing Competition. She received her certificate from Forbes Mayor, Phyllis Miller. Whitney wrote about Aunty Aileen Allen’s life story.

PLACE IN STATE DRAMA ENSEMBLE Maddison Collits, who is in Year 11 at Forbes High, successfully auditioned for a place in the NSW State Drama Ensemble. The ensemble is for talented year 9 to 11 students and will work with industry professionals during the upcoming school holidays to produce a piece of work that is to be performed at the State Drama Festival in Sydney this October. Only 24 places were up for grabs across the entire state!

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Anticipation Builds For Wine Show

The Committee of the NSW Small Winemakers Wine Show are preparing for its 25th show to be staged at the Forbes Youth and Community Centre next week.

The Youth Centre will be transformed this weekend with the judging tables set up and the 559 wine entries will be laid out in their appropriate classes.

The 11 judges, who are all well respected within the wine industry, will judge on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday in the morning, while the trophy judging will be on Wednesday afternoon.

After the completion of the judging, the Youth Centre will again be transformed in readiness for the Public Tasting next Friday, 26th August from 6.30 – 8.30pm. The Public will be able to sample all the wines entered, with results available on the night so tasters will know how each wine faired against the competition. Tickets are $25 and available at the door and includes finger food.

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SHOWTime The best little show in the west is tomorrow! Go and enjoy a relaxing day out at the Bedgerabong Agricultural Show at the Showgrounds gates open 6:30am and the pavilion from 11:00am.

NATIONALScience Week WILDLIFE SPOTTER – CITIZEN SCIENTISTS NEEDED! Researchers have set up automatic cameras that are snapping wildlife day and night.

Your help is needed to analyse the millions of photographs captured. Join in and help save and preserve Australia’s iconic wildlife! You can also win a Go Pro Hero 4. And school groups win a visit from Dr Karl! Go to www.wildlifespotter.net.au

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FUNOn Wheels

te bottle made Lego Vegemite – this giant Vegemi tted at the entirely from Lego blocks was spo Canberra Brick Expo recently.

Check out these specials at Forbes Small Engine Specialists: Polaris 50cc Outlaw in pink or blue for kids only $2,395 including a helmet and whip flag; and the R2R 170 FOR $5,995 including two helmets. Lay-by welcome for Christmas! See them at 25 Union Street or call 6852 3228.

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OUR Bloke

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COMMUNITY Notice THE ANGLICAN PARISH OF FORBES

THUMBS UP...

THUMBS DOWN

THUMBS UP To Paul who came and removed a snake sun-baking itself in a Clement Street backyard on 5th August. Our many thanks.

THUMBS UP To the generosity of the Forbes community in supporting charity events and organisations.

THUMBS DOWN To the owners of large dogs who allow them to run around and attack small dogs.

"BEING COMMITTED TO FOLLOWING CHRIST" Services at St John’s Anglican Church Friday 19th August 10.00am Holy Communion Rev Geoffrey McAuliffe Sunday 21st August 7.30am Holy Communion Rev Geoffrey McAuliffe Sunday 21st August 9.30am Family Service with Holy Communion Parish Office: Open 9am to 1pm Monday, Tuesday & Thursday. Closed Public Holidays Phone: 6851 1544 Rectory: 6851 1313

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BE Seen

Little Savannah Knowles (1 year) from Parkes enjoyed the play equipment and sunshine in Forbes on Monday.

The Forbes Handicraft Centre celebrated its 45th birthday last week. Some of the members who enjoyed the morning tea are from the left Judy Taylor, Marlene Huff, Bev Chandler, Dorelle Scott and Ros Renick.

Isabella Chen (3) from Forbes was all dressed up for the Upmarkets in Parkes on Sunday.

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WHAT’S On

WEEKLY Free Tai Chi Classes @ the Uniting Church Hall, Browne Street from 10 to 11am every Tuesday – morning tea provided. Contact Cheryl 6851 2099 or 0400 984 114. Sponsored by Forbes Shire Council.

19 Aug Ian Simpson & Co Auction Day. This is our FIRST ever combined Rural and Residential Auction Day @ Forbes Services Memorial Club from 11am. Bidder registrations will be open from 10.30am and a light morning tea will be provided.

19 Aug Forbes Reading Day @Forbes Services Memorial Club / Forbes Library from 9.30am. Cost: Free. The theme of this year’s Reading Day is Australia! Story Country. Children are encouraged to dress up on the day. For more information contact Maree Yapp of Forbes SaCC on 6852 3008.

20 Aug Market Day @ Handicraft Centre Lachlan Street From 9am. Items for sale include jams, preserves, home grown fruit and vegetables, plants, handmade clothing items, woodwork and more. Contact Kathy Bray 0448 453 776.

20 Aug Lions Club Car Boot Sale @ Lions Park, Junction Street from 8am-1pm. Stalls $10 For more information, contact Peter 0468 819 659 or Robyn 6851 2209.

20 Aug Bedgerabong Show @ Bedgerabong Showgrounds Gates open 6.30am.

Pavilion open from 11am. For more information email bedgerabongshow@ hotmail.com or visit their Facebook page.

22-24 Mobile Blood Service @ Harold Street, next to Cenotaph in Victoria Park Aug Time: 9.40am-2.50pm daily. Roll up your sleeves and give blood. Some things to remember when you donate: Drink up! Have 3 or 4 glasses of water or juice in the hours before you donate Eat! Have a good sized breakfast or lunch. To make an appointment call 13 14 95 or visit www.donateblood.com. au Please remember to bring your photo I.D. with you 23 Aug Forbes Widows Support Group Luncheon @ Forbes Services Memorial Club at 12pm. Open to any widow or lady who feels housebound and would like to meet new people and enjoy companionship. Transport is available – contact Maria. For more information contact Maria Peterson on 6851 2716 or Dorothea Croker on 6851 4781.

24 Aug Bavarian Crocheting Workshops @ Forbes Handicraft Centre from 11am – 1pm. We will be holding a series of 5 workshops to teach Bavarian Crocheting. The cost is $5 per person, each person is to bring their own supplies; some assorted colours of 8 ply wool and a crochet hook size 4.5 or 5.00. All welcome to come along and have some fun.

26 Aug Small Winemakers Show Public Tasting @ Forbes Youth & Community Centre from 6.30-8.30pm Cost is $25pp Come along and sample the range of wines entered into the NSW Small Winemakers Wine Show. And this year they are celebrating 25 years! Tickets on sale at the door. Finger food will be provided.

27 Aug Forbes Rotary Ipomoea Markets @ Sir Francis Forbes Park From 8am12.30pm. Lots of amazing stalls of local handicraft, produce, cakes, plants and bric-a-brac on offer. All stall holders welcome! Contact Helen 6851 4930.

27 Aug Forbes Farmers Market @ Victoria Park from 8am-12pm. The Forbes Farmers Markets aim to promote healthy eating, local produce & a great social, community environment. Contact Rachel Wythes 0407 020 988 or Melissa Ross 0451 514 881 or email forbesfarmersmarket@gmail.com 30 Aug Meet the Candidates @ Forbes Services Club at 6pm. This will be an opportunity for the community to hear what each candidate wishes to present for their campaign and a question time will be offered after each candidate has presented.

6 Sep Coota Park Blue E Annual On Property Production Sale From 2pm. 45 Bulls & 20 E-females (with Blue-E Calves at foot). Phone Jon 0429 450 326 or Nick 0488 190 726 or visit www.bluee.net.au for more information.

8 Sep Shorthorn Central Bull Sale 40 Quality Bulls by leading studs Coonardoo, Kinloch, Moombi, Polldale, Ronelle Park, TROJON and Southern Cross Shorthorns. 1pm @ “Chindwarra” 381 Thurungle Rd, Forbes. For more info call Trent Johnstone 0438 522 198.

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

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THE

Home Front

PROPERTIES of the week

Instructions To Sell For Lifestyle Change

Creek & River Frontage, Vendors Need a Sale

• Approx 3.5 acres with Bell River home, set on outskirts of Forbes • 5 bdrm brick, main with ensuite • Open plan kitchen and dining, sep. lounge • Refrigerated ducted air-con, underfloor heating, wood fire • Large double garage, enclosed entertaining area • Salt water pool, fully fenced backyard • 13m x 12m shed, 3 phase power, toilet and shower • Well maintained gardens and lawns, town water connected • Comprehensive information memorandum available on request 2 School Road, Forbes will be auctioned, unless sold prior.

Auction: 11am Friday 19th August 2016 at the Forbes Services Memorial Club Open Homes: 12pm sharp. Saturday 23rd and 30th July, 6th and 13th August Ian Simpson: 0417 468 565 ian.simpson@iansimpsonandco.com Stacey Clarke: 0438 721 340 stacey.clarke@iansimpsonandco.com Office: (02) 6851 1911

• 107.29ha (265.1ac) – Freehold title • 4 Bedroom brick and tile home, main with ensuite and WIR • Wood fire, evaporative air conditioning and ceiling fans • Hay shed, smaller storage shed with stable, chook house • Flat bottom silo, stock and domestic pump on creek • Mixed steel and timber cattle yards with crush and ramp • Mixed stock proof fencing • Some old laser levelled irrigation country • Frontage to both Nerathong Creek and Lachlan River • 123ML General Security Irrigation water included • Comprehensive information memorandum available Offers prior to auction will be considered.

Auction: 11am Friday 19th August 2016 at the Forbes Services Memorial Club View: Open Farm Tours 10am, Friday 22nd , 29th July and 12th August Ian Simpson: 0417 468 565 ian.simpson@iansimpsonandco.com Office: (02) 6851 1911 www.iansimpsonandco.com.au

2 School Road, Forbes

NEXT AUCTION DAY

19TH AUGUST AT 11AM

T 02 6851 1911 W www.iansimpsonandco.com.au A 88A Lachlan St, Forbes NSW 2871

“Urah” Condobolin

Ian Simpson Owner/ Rural Sales Specialist | 0417 468 565 Ned Hamilton Rural and Lifestyle Sales Specialist | 0417 539 719 Stacey Clarke Residential Sales Specialist | 0438 721 340

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Netball News

WINNERS... The Magpies League Tag team with coach Jarred Nicholson.

Magpies Ruffle Feathers To Cause Upset

The Forbes Magpies League Tag side won in spectacular fashion last Saturday against twin town rivals the Parkes Spacecats.

With the Spacecats in top position on the Group XI leader board, the Magpies went in as the underdogs, but came out with a will to win. They also became the talk of the day defeating Parkes 16-10 after a half-time lead of 16 - 0.

“It was the best possible way to finish our regular season,” said Captain, Amy Townsend. “The girls put everything into action that we have been working on all year.

There is nothing better than beating Parkes at home!

“We will take a lot of confidence from our

performance this weekend and look to continue our form into the finals.”

The next game for the girls is a home semi-final this Saturday, playing the Parkes Spacecats again. “We are looking to put in another ground breaking performance,” said the Captain.

It was a spectacular day all round for the Magpies with all four grades taking home wins. The Under 18s won 26-6; Reggies won 30-14 and First Grade Lead won 2220.

First Grade will also play the Parkes Spacemen tomorrow. Gates will open at 10:00am with the Ladies League Tag game at 10:30am.

Forbes Junior Open A Big Success Eleanor Murray from Dubbo won the Forbes Junior Open on Sunday with net 65. She is too young to win a car as her prize!

A total of 25 players from Cabramatta, Dubbo, Bathurst, Bankstown, Bourke, Parkes and Forbes took part and handicaps ranged from 3 to 30+, with six of the players on single figures.

The U-14 Scratch winner was Harrison Glenday (Cabramatta) with 83, while the U-14 Handicap winner was Cam McMillan (Forbes) with 77.

The U-15 Scratch winner was Jackson Fearns (Bankstown) with 80, and the U-15

Handicap winner was Adam Coull (Bankstown) with 71.

The team event was won by Country with E Murray from Dubbo, J Cunningham from Bourke, J Kuntze from Forbes, and M Bourne from Dubbo and L Mears with 220 points.

A 9-hole shoot-out was played on Saturday afternoon. The Scratch winner was Adam Coull (36) and the Nett winner was Mitchell Bourne (33). Jackson Fearns (Banktown) and Will Gordon (Forbes) were the only players to score a ‘2’, both on the 9th.

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The minor semi-finals were played last week with Koalas defeating Possums 11 – 0 in the 11 years category, and Firebirds taking a win over Pineapples 15 – 9 in the 13 years group.

Koalas won the first quarter by 2 - 0 and the second quarter by 3 - 0.

Paige Britton was leading the way for Koalas, supported by Claire Turner.

The Possums’ best players were Abbey Smith, with Ella White in support.

The third quarter count was 3 - 0, with Koalas players Ruby Markwort and Bridie Hughes playing great netball. The Koalas finished off the final quarter with another 3 goals to take out the match.

In the 13 years game Firebirds players GiGi Stitt as goal attack had a great game, supported by Centre and goal defence Lauren Bate. Half time score was 8 - 4 to Firebirds.

Pineapples’ goalkeeper, Jess Lawler had an outstanding game, supported by goal attack Ally Walsh. Pineapples came back in the third quarter winning it 5 - 4, but Firebirds finished off the final quarter with 2 – 0.

In the opens sections Comedy Central had to forfeit their game against Libby’s team due to work and family commitments.

All three winning teams will play the loser of this week’s major semi-final on 27th August.

The major semi-finals will be played tomorrow. Finals will be played on 27th August between the winner of the minor semis and the loser of the major semis.

The winner of this weekend’s games will go straight to the grand finals to be played on 3rd September with the annual presentation and BBQ to be held the same day.

Nominations for the Best and Fairest awards are; 11 years: Wallabies - Shyeka Griffiths; Joeys - Zoe Anderson and Ellen Dolbel; Possums - Gabby White; Koalas - Claire Turner 13 years: Firebirds - Sybella Carlisle, Lauren Bate, Georgia Stitt; Magic - Aurella White; Fever - Ella Nicholls; Pineapples Jess Lawler, Lara Pritchard Opens: Chucklers - Kerrie Priest; Comedy Central - Sarah Ridges; Hannah’s - Ellen McLinden; Libby’s - Jessie Rix.

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