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ISSUE 168 PEOPLE’S CHOICE VOTING

TRADIE OF THE YEAR Enter full name of tradie and trade type if self employed.

MOST POPULAR BUSINESS Nominate your favourite local business for The Boscars 2018 People’s Choice Most Popular Business. The business must be currently operating within the Forbes Shire Council area.

Please take care to include the full business name.

Entries open at 9am on Friday 9th November and close at 5pm on Monday 26th November. www.forbesbusinesschamber.com.au/boscars

BIG TEDDY CUDDLES... School children from Bedgerabong Public School couldn’t wait to meet the giant sized teddy bear that was handing out high-fives to all the picnic-goers.

Another Delightful Teddy Bear’s Picnic

What could be better than having a picnic in the park... having a teddy bear picnic in the park of course! Hundreds of children made their way to Nelson Park last Thursday to enjoy a picnic with their favourite cute and fluffy teddy bears.

The third annual Teddy Bear’s Picnic offered a rather windy, hot summer day and lots to do for children, family members and of course the special teddy bear guests.

Nelson Park was turned into a funland with games, crafts and entertainment for all to enjoy. Free entry and a scrumptious sausage sizzle provided by the Lions Club was also offered.

There was a very popular teddy bear bag toss and a bubble station for a burst of fun.

Some kids spent most of their time bouncing in and out of a brand new jumping cas-

tle, while others took advantage of a facepainting make-over provided by Council and Bunnings. It was evident from all the little butterflies, flowers, tigers and Spidermen scurrying about that the face-painting was a popular choice for children.

The Rural Fire Service surprised unexpected picnic-goers with a splash of refreshing water. As if all of this wasn’t exciting enough the toy library, bandage a teddy bear, obstacle course and kids play gym also supplied hours of entertainment.

There were also hundreds of free teddies given to children who attended the picnic festivities.

The community groups that supported this event helped create a lovely atmosphere.

By Gizell van Wyk

END OF YEAR COUNT DOWN BE SURE TO USE UP YOUR HEALTH BENEFITS BEFORE DECEMBER 31 To book an eye examination please call 68512299

Strategic Planning Workshop VANDENBERG HOTEL, FORBES

You are invited to attend one of the three workshops and your business doesn’t need to be a member to participate. The Forbes Business Chamber is welcoming everyone to a workshop and is willing to listen to all ideas.

Refreshments provided.

TUESDAY 20TH NOVEMBER TIMES AVAILABLE: 8 am,12 noon or 5.45 pm.

Vandenberg Hotel, Court Street, Forbes NSW 2871 RSVP: 19TH NOVEMBER. Please indicate preferred workshop time to: forbes.businesschambernsw@gmail.com

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MAYORAL NOTES Your prayers worked, we did get rain!

Last week I attended the Country Mayors Conference in Sydney. Some of the key issues we discussed at the conference was what government, at all levels, are doing about the drought situation and regional water in general. Another key issue was the employment and skills shortage in the country. The NSW Government’s 100,000 free apprenticeships program was discussed. This great initiative is on offer over the next four years and includes all courses currently funded under the Smart and Skilled program.

This week I will be attending the Mining Related Councils Meeting in Crookwell.

Both Lake Cowal and Northparkes Mines are preparing for an extension, which I am sure you realise will have an effect on our Shire.

Coming up on 29th November is the Fraud Forum. The seminar is brought to you by the Police and it is important for everyone to attend, to find out ways to avoid being

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I had a sneak peak at the new Men’s Shed this week. It is amazing, and I am so excited for them that it is nearing completion. They are however a little short of mon-

THUMBS UP To Shead & Nicholson for their prompt and helpful assistance within minutes of my phone call when I had a break down in my power last week. It was great to have the power back on so we could cook our evening meal etc.

THUMBS UP To the Shell Service Station in Forbes. You guys do an amazing job and I just wanted to say thank you for always having great customer service.

THUMBS DOWN To the people that deliver the catalogues in Regent Street. They are always thrown at the end of my driveway or in the gutter most times.

ey to totally complete the job. I do hope they find the money soon as it will definitely be put to good use.

Have a great week and God Bless.

Your Mayor, Phyllis Miller

FORBES SHIRE COUNCIL “Serving the Community” Public Notices

NEXT COUNCIL MEETING WILL BE HELD THURSDAY 15TH NOVEMBER AT 1PM TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Handy? Not afraid of Hard Work? FARM <> TRADE: Join Council in a flexible work roster! Fencers, Farmers, Croppers, Chippies – Council is launching a new strategy to partner with local employees for flexible work opportunities on a temporary basis. Please email people@forbes.nsw.gov.au to find out more, and watch our Facebook page.

REQUEST FOR TENDER NOTICE 2018/11 Supply and Delivery of Tyres, Tubes and Associated Services Tenders are invited for Supply and Delivery of Tyres, Tubes and Associated Services. Tenders, addressed to the General Manager, are to be lodged either by hand, post or Council’s e-tendering portal, Tenderlink, by 9.00am Tuesday 27 November 2018. For further information contact Council’s Contracts and Projects Officer, Grace Williams, on 6850 2300 or refer to Council’s website www.forbes.nsw.gov.au for the tender documentation. Canvassing of any of Council’s staff or Councillors will disqualify tenderers from the tender process. The lowest of any tender will not necessarily be accepted.

REQUEST FOR TENDER NOTICE 2018/22 Telemetry Upgrade to ClearScada: Tenders are invited for the Telemetry Upgrade to ClearScada. Tenders, addressed to the General Manager, are to be lodged via Council’s e-tendering portal, Tenderlink, by 4.00pm Monday 19 November 2018. For further information please contact Council’s Contracts and Projects Officer on 6850 2300 or refer to Council’s website www.forbes.nsw.gov.au for the tender documentation. Canvassing of any of Council’s staff or Councillors will disqualify tenderers from the tender process. The lowest of any tender will not necessarily be accepted.

DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL: REMOVE EXISTING SIGNAGE & REPLACE WITH NEW SIGNAGE Development Application No: 2018/97: Please take notice in accordance with Schedule 1 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act, 1979 and Forbes Shire Councils Development Control Plan, 2013 that a Development Application has been submitted by MCHP Architects to Remove Existing Signage and Replace with New Signage to be erected at Lot: 15 Sec: 75 DP: 758418, Lot: 1 DP: 44154, Lot: 1 DP: 854873, 29 Dowling Street FORBES, known as the BP Service Station. The application will be on public exhibition from the 26th October 2018 until the 26th November 2018 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 26th November 2018. 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.

PROPOSED 40KM SPEED LIMIT FORBES CBD AREA Council advises that a proposal to amend the speed limit of the Forbes CBD to 40km per hour will be on public exhibition for 28 days from 27 October to 24 November 2018. The area identified for the change are all streets between Sheriff Street and Lawler Street, and Brownes Lane to Lower Rankin Street. A map of the proposed area and the report in support of the proposal may be viewed at Council’s Administration Office, 2 Court Street, Forbes. Alternatively, the documents may be viewed on Council’s website via Planning and Development > Applications and Proposals on Public Exhibition > Planning Strategies on Public Exhibition. All submissions must be received by council in writing addressed to the General Manager on or before 5:00pm on 24 November 2018, either by email to forbes@forbes.nsw.gov.au or via post: PO Box 333 Forbes NSW 2871.

For more information please contact, Councils Town Planner, on 02 6850 2344.

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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SPECTACULAR... Our Canowindra Phoenix paper took out the top award for Best Business in Cabonne for 2018 at the Daroo Business Awards held last Friday night. The rest of the Phoenix team would like to congratulate and say how very proud we are of them! Well done to all the other winners. Here is the Publisher, Sarah Maynard accepting the Canowindra Phoenix’s award.

Forbes Lions Car Boot Sale: The next Forbes and District Lions Club Car Boot Sale will be held on Saturday, 17th November. This will be held in the Lions Park beside Lake Forbes from 8am until 1pm.

It will be the final sale for 2018 and proceeds from site fees will be donated to the Forbes Archery Club to help them get back on their feet. Members of the community are welcome to set up stalls to sell their wares. We cater for stalls of second hand goods as well as craft and produce stalls.

Sites may be booked by phoning Peter on 0468 819 659 or Robyn on 6851 2209 or just set up and pay on the day. The cost is $10 per site. The Lions will be cooking up a storm on their BBQ with sausage sandwiches, bacon and egg sandwiches and the famous Lions sandwich for sale. The Lions will also be selling tickets in a Hyundai car raffle for $1. If you have some items which need clearing out before Christmas or some Christmas goodies to sell come along on the day.

Huge Numbers For First Forbes CDS Golf Day: The inaugural Forbes Curra-

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QUESTION of the week jong Disability Services Charity Golf Day was held last Sunday at the Forbes Golf Club. The event, which was a fundraiser for Currajong Disability Services (CDS), was a three-person Ambrose team competition and attracted entries from Parkes, Forbes and Condobolin. In total there were 66 players. “We were absolutely floored with the interest and turn out for the event,” said CDS Communications and Marketing Manager, Dane Millerd. “We held a BBQ, lucky door raffles and trivia on the day as well. There was also a silent auction for some blue chip items,” said Dane. “In total there were 21 sponsors and 13 major prize events with final fundraising numbers still being counted. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank our supporters. We couldn’t have a day like this without them!” said Dane. “The difference all our sponsors, staff, volunteers and contributors have made is immeasurable and it cannot be stated enough how much we appreciate all that has been done,” he added.

Scarecrow and Veggie Garden Competitions: Don’t forget the Scarecrow and Veggie Garden Competitions is on this Saturday from 9am at the Forbes Riverside Community Gardens.

Helen Carpenter was the winner of our Spring Photo Competition with this great photo. She has won a framed print from Farmer from Down Under. Congratulations Helen! Thank you to everyone who entered.

Why did you choose this specific teddy bear to come with you to the picnic?

Oliver Curry: Timmy is my most favourite furry friend.

Jane Curry: I chose Rainbow because he is so soft.

Emma Curry: I brought Ruff Ruff because he is really fluffy.

More Drought Support For Aussie Farmers Each year PSC Connect Insurance Brokers hold a national conference for its network of insurance advisors across Australia and New Zealand. This year’s conference was held in Sydney recently and through the generous contributions from delegates in attendance, a record $25,000 was raised for Drought Angels to support Aussie farmers.

“Our authorised representatives are widely dispersed across Australia and many have clients and personal connections that have been affected by drought.

We are proud to be able to do our bit to help out,” said CEO, Tony Walker.

PSC Connect Authorised Representa-

tive and founder of Central West Insurance Group, Sam Hornery nominated the Drought Angels to receive the donation from this year’s conference. “We wanted to be able to give something back to our Aussie farmers. The Drought Angels have done amazing work and I know that the funds raised will go to great use.”

Lou Green from Drought Angels was on hand in Forbes to accept the donation. “We appreciate the continued support and donations from the Australian public.

Our farmers are so appreciative and overwhelmed with how the country has banded together to help support them through this unrelenting drought.”

Ray Marvin, Lou Green from Drought Angels and Sam Hornery, PSC Connect Authorised Representative and founder of Central West Insurance Group, attended the cheque presentation on Wednesday in Rankin Street.

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Extension Of The CWLE Clouded By Chain Of Responsibility Notice Work has begun at the Forbes Central West Livestock Exchange (CWLE) to expand on the existing cattle selling complex.

The estimated $3.4m expansion consists of improvements to truck parking areas, electrical works to increase lighting and security CCTV, expansion of the current covered yard area and installation of additional state of the art cattle yards. This will lift yarding from 1,800 to 2,600 head of cattle per week, an increase of 41,600 per annum to a total of 105,000 head of cattle per year.

“The added advantage of the additional delivery pens will facilitate more efficient turnaround time for cattle, spending less time in the selling centre. This will have a positive impact on animal welfare and transport operations,” said Forbes Mayor Phyllis Miller.

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and productivity into the local community, creating jobs and new opportunities for Forbes,” she explained.

This expansion phase will greatly enhance the efficiency of operations and animal welfare standards to industry best practice levels. The high profile facility has however been the subject of recent controversy with Forbes Shire Council being served with an improvement notice this year by the RMS. This is as a result of 57 breaches of Chain of Responsibility legislation by livestock transport operators leaving the saleyards.

Forbes Shire Council General Manager, Steve Loane states that Council is not the loading manager and merely provides the facility.

“It’s just callous to whack the livestock industry with this now,” he said. “The weighbridge would need to be remotely operated because trucks come and go at all hours.

The weighbridge would have to be capable of taking photos of the back, front and sides of a truck and identifying the truck driver. If a truck is overloaded, there would need to be extra yards to hold offloaded animals, another expense the Council doesn’t have reserves for,” he said.

To further press Council’s case, the CWLE hosted on Tuesday executives from the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator and administrators of the Chain of Responsibility legislation, including CEO, Sal Petroccitto. The hosting was done during an active sale at the CWLE to better develop their understanding of the complexity of the issue faced by saleyard owners.

Jemalong Wool Weekly Market Update The lack of buyer confidence combined with an ever-increasing quantity of lower spec wools, has resulted in losses across the board. Reductions of 15-40 were common this week, leaving the NRI 23 cents lower. The NRI has now fallen 272 cents (13%) from its mid-September peak. The fall in prices was again met with firm seller resistance, with a weekly clearance rate of only 74.7%.

The skirtings were the best performing sector this week, managing to record modest gains for the week of 5-10 cents, wool carrying less than 2% VM attracted the most competition and the largest gains. The crossbreds had a week of mixed results, prices rose slightly in the South and fell slightly in North, while the oddments continued their steep downward path. Locks, stains and crutchings generally fell by a further 40 to 100 cents, pushing the three carding indicators down by an average 71 cents.

Quantities remain similar next week, currently there are 35,696 bales on offer Nationally.

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Quality Stalls And Entertainment At Forbes Market Day The countdown to the Forbes Market Day hosted by the Forbes Public School P&C is almost finally over. The gates will officially open to the community on Saturday, 17th November at 9am. Showcasing more than 60 high quality market stalls from across the Central West region, the event will also include a jam-packed agenda full of entertainment and fun.

The focus of the day is on family participation and ample amounts of fun and the committee is confident they have met the brief.

“We wanted to provide an atmosphere where families could come and enjoy a fun morning together. Music from local talent will also look to draw a crowd and add to the festivities on the school’s luscious green oval,” said spokesperson Linda Van Coller.

“This is our fourth year running the market and this year’s market is massive. We have also added an even bigger Game

Zone for the kids to enjoy,” said Linda.

Game Zone tickets will be available for $1 each. This includes a jumping castle, coin toss and many more.

The committee is very appreciative of the community support that they have received.

“The school’s families and local businesses have been overwhelming in their support this year and we would like to thank everyone who has donated their time or goods and services to support our wonderful school,” said School Principal, Dafydd Thomas.

There will be a raffle drawn on the day with a very impressive first prize being a YCF 50A Two Wheeler 50cc; second prize a BBQ basket and third prize a family hamper. Tickets will be available for purchase on the day and are $2 each or three for $5.

Kristen’s Dance Studio and Kumiai Ryu Forbes are amongst the performances featured on the day. As well as Australian Na-

tional Busking Championship runners-up Hannah Dunn and Anabelle van Wyk. Everyone is invited to join this great community event from 9am to 1pm next Saturday. Gold coin entry.

The Forbes Public Market Day will have something to do and see for the whole family.

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WHAT’S On 10 Nov

16-17 Nov 17 Nov

Jess, Molly and Finley Howden enjoyed chatting to Dave Hays from the police force at the Teddy Bear’s Picnic held in Nelson Park last Thursday.

17 Nov

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30 Nov 2 Dec Lili Tang amused adorable little Simon Cao by blowing bubbles at the Teddy Bear’s Picnic.

10 Mar Ongoing

The Gathered Green pickup every Wednesday at Apex Park 3pm to 4pm.

Ongoing

Forbes & District Lions Club meets at the Vandenberg Hotel on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month at 7pm. For further information phone Gayle Williams on 0268 511 863.

The Forbes Community Men’s Shed meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:00am to 12pm at the Forbes Showground.

Forbes Domestic & Family Violence Committee Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month at 9:30am at Forbes Health Service (old conference room). Contact Renee Ellison on 6850 1234.

The Rotary Club of Forbes meets at the Vandenberg Hotel on the first and third Wednesdays of every month at 6:30pm. Call Chris Finkle on 0429 661 358 for further information.

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.

Golden Girls Luncheon at the Forbes Services Club, 12pm, the fourth Tuesday of every month. Contact Lyn Ward on 0417 536 619. Transport is available.

Neighbourhood Watch meeting at the Forbes Services Club, 2pm on the first Wednesday of each month. For information phone Lyn Ward on 0417 536 619.

Forbes Prostate Cancer Support Group meets at the Long Tan Room of the Forbes Services Memorial Club on the 3rd Tuesday of every 2nd (odd) month at 5:30 pm. For more information phone Ray Martin on 0429 133 046.

Forbes View Club meets every second Thursday of the month for lunch at Forbes Services Memorial Club at 12:00 for 12:30pm. Please phone Noelene 6951 2256 or Helen 0427 201 445.

The Forbes Ladies Probus Club meets every fourth Friday of the month at the Forbes Services Club at 10am. Come join us for friendship and fellowship.

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Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Kelsey Lee was very satisfied with the finished product of her face painting done by Brenda from Bunnings at the Teddy Bear’s Picnic.

Riverside Forbes Community Garden Open Day from 8:30am to 2pm. Scarecrow and Vegetable Garden Competitions on now until 1st November. For more information visit the Facebook page – Forbes Riverside Community Garden or contact Heather on 0409 029 509 or Di on 0427 511 831.

November Macquarie Anglican Grammar School Open Day By appointment.

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Forbes Public Market Day showcasing more than 60 high quality stalls and a jam-packed agenda full of entertainment and fun. Gates open at 9am. Gold coin entry. Game zone tickets for $1 each (includes a jumping castle, coin toss and more) and raffle tickets available at $2 each or 3 for $5 (huge prizes to be won).

Forbes Lions Car Boot Sale held in the Lions Park beside Lake Forbes from 8am until 1pm. Book your sites by phoning Peter on 0468 819 659 or Robyn on 6851 2209 or just set up and pay on the day. The cost is $10 per site. Sausage sandwiches, bacon and egg sandwiches and the famous Lions sandwich for sale.

Tickets in a Hyundai car raffle for $1 also available.

Ian Simpson Auction to be held at 283 Lower Bathurst Street at 10am.

Forbes Business Chamber Strategic Planning workshops at the Vandenberg Hotel at either 8am, 12pm or 5:45pm. RSVP by 19th November. Please indicate your preferred workshop time to forbes.businesschambernsw@gmail.com. All welcome to attend. Refreshments provided.

Rotary Ipomoea 8th Christmas Tree Festival Enter a tree for your school, club, business or family. Contact Sue-anne Nixon on 6851 5197 or Helen Pitt on 0427 201 445.

A Night of Carols at the Northside Chapel. There will be a waterslide from 5pm.

BBQ from 6pm and carols from 7pm. Gold coin donation. Drinks - $1 and fresh coffee – donation. For enquiries contact Rex & Rachel on 0427 261 326.

Red Bend Catholic College Open Day Enrolments for 2019 are still being taken.

Ongoing

Denise Hopkins from Lachlan Health Services was at the Teddy Bear’s Picnic to ensure that any injured teddies get the necessary medical assistance.

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People’s Choice Award Opens For Voting The Forbes Business Chamber Boscars committee are pleased to announce that voting for People’s Choice is officially open as of Friday, 9th November at 9am. The two People’s Choice awards recognise Forbes’ ‘Favourite Tradie’ and the town’s ‘Most Popular Business’ as voted by the customers.

It’s up to you Forbes! So head to the Boscars webpage on www.forbesbusinesschamber.com.au/boscars to access the online voting form. It’s quick and anonymous.

Simply nominate your favourite tradie and/ or business currently operating within the Forbes Shire Council area. Remember there’s only one vote per person. Voting will close on Monday, 26th November at 5pm.

If you would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact either Fiona Ferguson of the Forbes Business Chamber on 0407 380 936 or Cheryl Newsom, Media Liaison, on 0411 211 065.

Business Chamber Strategic Plan Development The Forbes Business Chamber would like your input, thoughts and contribution to enable them to work hard for your business and to deliver a program that works for the Forbes community. “The Business Chamber has identified the need to develop a long term plan,” said Marg Duggan. “This work requires assistance from the business community and their employees,” she added.

Please complete the online survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7VXQST2 to assist the workshop facilitator and the development of the strategic plan. You are welcome to attend Strategic Planning workshops at the Vandenberg Hotel on Tuesday, 20th November at either 8am, 12pm or 5:45pm. Your business doesn’t need to be a member to participate. RSVP by 19th November. Please indicate your preferred workshop time to forbes.businesschambernsw@gmail.com.

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Paul Newcombe How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like about living here? I have lived here all my life and I like Forbes as it is a great town.

Where do you work and what do you enjoy about your work? I work at the Rattery in Forbes (we supply rodents for pet food). I enjoy working with my work mates.

What do you do to unwind after work or on weekends? I love to unwind with a few beers and a BBQ. What are you really good at? I’m really good at catching snakes.

If you could have a super power, what would it be? My super power would be to see into the future.

What is your pet hate? Garden hoses kinking up.

Tell us about your best holiday ever. A visit to Darwin is a favourite!

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& SPORTS INJURIES CENTRE

Keeping you fit for life

Stress Fractures The stress fracture is a common overuse injury seen in athletes who participate in endurance and high load bearing activities.

Stress fractures in the lower limb account for between 80to 90% of all stress fractures and in runners contributes to almost 16% of all injuries.

During periods of relative inactivity or with osteoporosis or eating disorders, the density of bone decreases. If loads on the bone become repetitive or abnormally high and the bone is not given enough rest to allow for adaptation, the rate of stress-induced microfractures in the bone exceeds the rate at which the bone can repair and stress fractures develop.

The typical complaint with stress fractures is of a gradual onset of pain. Initially there is just pain with activity that subsides with rest but returns when the aggravating activity is resumed. Local tenderness and swelling are often found at the fracture site and pain is easily localised as opposed to shin splints which produce a more diffused pain.

Treatment initially involves rest from the aggravating activity for approximately four to six weeks. It may also require bracing or the use of a cam boot. In some cases, surgery may even be required.

Return to sport should be gradual to allow time for adaptation within the bone and it is important that all biomechanical and nutritional causes be addressed to prevent recurrence. Cross training and participating in a variety of different sporting activities can help minimise the risk of stress fractures.

It is important to remember that if you recognise the symptoms early and treat them appropriately, you can return to sports at your normal playing level.

For the fitness of you.

Linda Reilly

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Linda Reilly

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Businesses Take The Opportunity To Reduce Driver Fatigue

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Fifteen businesses have put their hand up to help reduce driver fatigue related road incidents, by signing up to take part in next year’s ‘Free Cuppa for the Driver’ scheme.

The businesses join over 100 businesses across Hunter, Southern, South West and Western NSW to participate in the next round of the successful ‘Free Cuppa for the Driver’ scheme, which provides drivers who have travelled more than 100 kilometres from their home with a free cup of tea or coffee from those participating businesses.

The scheme will see over 23 local council areas working together in a bid to reduce tired drivers and fatigue related crashes on roads in NSW. Parkes, Forbes and Lachlan Shire Councils’ Road Safety and Injury Prevention Officer, Melanie Suitor said that the second biggest killer on NSW roads was drivers who were tired.

The scheme allows drivers to access a ‘free cuppa’ from participating businesses who have a variety of trading hours, which improves the scheme’s accessibility.

The scheme runs each year from 1st March to 31st May. The councils market and administer the scheme, with the ‘free cuppa’ itself being directly provided by participating businesses.

“If it wasn’t for the participating businesses

supplying the ‘free cuppa’, then this scheme wouldn’t be possible and I would like to thank the 15 enthusiastic businesses across the Parkes, Forbes and Lachlan Shire Councils who are taking part in next year’s scheme.

Many of whom are returning for the eighth or ninth time and we warmly welcome those who are joining us for the first time in 2019,” said Melanie. The local participating businesses for 2019 are: FORBES SHIRE • Crave Coffee Café Catering • Forbes Bakehouse • Forbes Inn Hotel/Motel • Pantry Café and Catering • Subway - Forbes PARKES SHIRE • Railway Arts and Crafts (Bogan Gate) • Railway Hotel (Bogan Gate) • Cooke Park Café (Parkes) • Parkes Coffee Pot • Parkes Services Club • Casho’s (Tullamore) LACHLAN SHIRE • Vantage Fuels Condobolin • Shell Condobolin • Fisho’s Hotbake and Takeaway (Lake Cargelligo) • Tulli Café (Tullibigeal) For further information go to the website, freecuppa.com.au.

FORBES SPORT

Good Scoring In Monthly Medal Last weekend was the November Monthly Medal, sponsored by Jelbarts Tyrepower, contested by a field of 46 players.

The A-Grade players were really good, with Todd Callaghan declared the winner after his round of 66 nett. Runner-up was Digit McAuliffe with an impressive 69.

The B-Grade contest was close, with Doug Churchill producing a 69 nett to finish ahead of Paul Kay on 70 nett. The C-Graders also did well, where Frank Donohoe led the way with a 70 nett, ahead of Richard Smith on 72 nett.

The ball sweep went to 73 nett, going to: 66 – T Callaghan; 69 – D McAuliffe, D Churchill; 70 – P Kay, F Donohoe; 71 – N McMillan, A McDonald; 72 – W Judge, S Kirkman, R Smith; 73 – P Nixon, B Slack-Smith. The NTP’s went to: 9th – T Callaghan; 18th – S Sallaway.

On Sunday there was a charity day to aid the Currajong Disability Services. This had players from Parkes, Condobolin and Forbes, with many Forbes businesses donating prizes.

The field comprised 56 players making teams for the 3-person Ambrose. The nongolfer teams played 9-holes while the golfer teams played 18-holes.

Prizes were awarded for scratch and handicap scores for the 9-hole and 18-hole players, as well as for NTP’s. The major winners were: • 9-Hole Scratch winner – M, J and S McGlashen 36 on c/b • 9-Hole Nett winner – N Hamilton, N Hamilton, M Ruskiss 31.5 nett • 18-hole Scratch winner - J Kemp, F Latu, M Wood with 65 on count back • 18-hole Nett winner – J Cutler, G Hooper, T Callaghan 57 nett

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A brightly clad Neil Hamilton using his ‘flat stick’ from off the green. He enjoyed the lovely day, if not the golf.

Croquet Results Croquet week ending 3rd November It was an interesting start to the week at Tuesday’s golf croquet with all courts being used and a follow on as well. The total participants numbered 36. How we survived with only six courts is still a mystery.

Some of the closest games were between Mal Smith and John Cole with 7, who defeated Neville Spry and Marjorie Styles with 6; Colleen Liebich and Merv Langfield with 7, who defeated Robin Pols and Lorraine Todd with 6; Jill Rubie and Carol Slattery with 7, who defeated Joan Littlejohn and Dorothea Croker with 6 and in the last game of the day between Evelyn Mahlo and Alec Todd with 7, who defeated Merv Langfield and Robin Pols with 6.

The winners of three games on Saturday in the Aussie croquet were Bruce Field, Bill Scott, Bob Murray and Kevin Rubie.

Saturday’s Aussie croquet saw a close game between Bob Murray and Elizabeth McLean who defeated Veva MacCullagh and Colleen Clifton 14 to 13. The winners of their three games were John Allegri, Bob Murray and Tony Thomson.

By Anne and Harley Stewart