Jenny Grogan: I would like to spend time with my family.
Sandra Canellis: I want to enjoy time with family and friends and appreciate the good things we all do for each other.
Tiffany Nicholson: Just to sit back and enjoy the day.
Race Towards Christmas Carnival
Plans are well underway for the Forbes Christmas Carnival taking place on Friday, 14th December from 5pm to 9pm. Some very exciting stalls, activities and food is expected this year.
The committee is also very excited to introduce a “Water in the Bucket” relay race that will be judged by the Fire Brigade. “Come along and try your luck with your friends, sports team or interest group. You must nominate a team of two people at SportsPower in Rankin Street. It is a fun and easy race,” said Ian Bown. “And there is a $100 ‘Why Leave Town’ (WLT) card for the winning team,” Ian added.
Boscars Judging Finalised
The wait is almost over with judging for the Boscars having been completed last Sunday. “Judges were really pleased with the number of entries and quality of the submissions. Some categories saw as many as 12 entries which does make judging a challenge. Finalists will be announced in the near future,” said Michael Jelbart, Boscars Committee Chairman.
The committee is pleased to welcome young entrepreneurs Sam Johnson and Jim Honner from ‘Thank A Farmer For Your Next Meal’. This brand aims to further promote Australian agriculture and Australian primary producers through pictures to close the gap between producer and consumer and city and bush.
Tickets for the Gala event go on sale on the 10th December and will be available online. “The Midsummer Night’s Dream theme will be carried throughout the event and it is promising to be spectacular,” said Michael.
The Gala Dinner event will be held at the Forbes Services Memorial Club on Friday, 8th February 2019.
“The Gala Dinner will be under the magical theme of Midsummer Night’s Dream – a whimsical theatrical theme!” said Michael. “We are delighted to be working with 123 Tix for this event and will be publicising the link for ticket purchases on social media soon,” added Michael.
The committee meet fortnightly to ensure that the plans for the Gala Boscars event are well on track.
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.
Our Bloke -Kaidyn Haynes
How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like about living here? I have lived in Forbes all my life. It’s where I feel connected and we have great fishing.
Where do you work and what do you enjoy about your work? I have just finished Year 12 at Forbes High School. I really enjoyed completing my major work, which was a bed.
What do you do to unwind after work or on weekends? I enjoy time with friends and family. I love fishing and can often be found at the river.
What are you really good at? Being a big brother and spending time with my family. Also being a friend to all my mates.
If you could have a super power, what would it be? The ability to pause time.
What is your pet hate? I hate losing a fish when out fishing.
Tell us about your best holiday ever. I have extended family in Townsville and love being able to go visit them and all the activities that we are able to do whilst there.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
It’s my pleasure to be writing up the column this week. I attended a governance and auditing workshop run by Local Governments NSW with the Mayor and the General Manager this week. The message is clear; transparency and accountability is the cornerstone of fostering a strong trusting relationship between the council and the community.
We are lucky that in a town like Forbes we have a strong community connection and that we are always working together to improve things. Forbes is one of the first councils in NSW to adopt live streaming of its meetings, also to have an Audit Risk Committee as well as a Governance and Leadership Committee to ensure due processes are in place. It doesn’t however stop there, it takes continuous monitoring and improving the system to ensure all the checks and balances are in place to minimise unnecessary risks.
This year is coming to an end and there is a mad rush to wrap up projects and businesses before Council breaks for Christmas and New Year, not to mention squeezing in a bit of time for celebration and Christmas shopping.
I look forward to working with you again next year.
Your Councillor,
Susan Chau
Swimmer’s Shoulder Part 2
Shoulder impingement during swimming is largely due to dynamic muscle imbalances and biomechanical faults. Dynamic muscle imbalances can be addressed by strengthening exercises for the rotator cuff and scapular stabilisers, together with stretches for the muscles at the back of the shoulder.
One good exercise is to stand facing a wall with your arm raised to shoulder height and elbow straight. Hold a tennis ball to the wall by leaning through your shoulder and pinch your shoulder blades together. Roll the ball in small circles for 15 seconds first clockwise then counter clockwise until you become fatigued or two minutes, whichever comes first.
Biomechanical faults can be addressed by correcting your swim technique. Achieving good symmetrical body rotation through the development of an efficient bilateral breathing pattern helps to avoid shoulder impingement during the catch and pull through phase of the freestyle stroke.
If you already have shoulder pain it may be helpful to shorten your stroke and avoid the use of hand paddles. Hand placement during entry to the water should also be monitored. Instead of entering thumb first change your technique to enter with a flat hand or fingertip first. This is made easier by avoiding reaching across your midline. A thumb first entry works the shoulder internal rotators excessively and when multiplied by approximately 3200 strokes per hour contributes heavily to the muscle imbalance of strong internal rotators and weak external rotators causing shoulder impingement.
Most swimmers pull through with a straight arm or dropped elbow. This loads the shoulder muscles excessively rather than utilising the larger and stronger muscles of the chest and upper back. Making these simple changes can help you achieve many hours of pain free swimming.
For the fitness of you
Linda Reilly
Forbes Lions Youth Of The Year Quest
The Forbes and District Lions Club held the annual Youth of the Year Quest at the Forbes Services Memorial Club last Tuesday.
There were four participants this year from three of the district high schools. The participants were Jamie Mitton from Red Bend Catholic College, Faith Hanstock from Parkes High School and Joel Hall-Mathews and Chloe Hill from Parkes Christian School.
Each of the participants submitted a detailed application outlining their school studies, community involvement and sporting achievements among other things.
During the afternoon the participants were interviewed by the panel of three judges, namely Rebecca Ayres from the National Australia Bank (national sponsor), Nina Hooper from Forbes Shire and Amy Shine, Director of Forbes Pre School.
The evening saw each participant answer two impromptu questions and then present a five minute speech on a subject they are passionate about. Judges Chairperson, Amy Shine congratulated each participant on their presentations and performance during the interviews and announced Jamie Mitton from Red Bend Catholic College as the club final winner.
Jamie now goes on to the Zone final next year and will be supported along the way by her parents and members of the Forbes and District Lions Club.
More exciting news on youth affairs from the Lions Club is an agreement with the Forbes High School to form a Leos Club at the school. Leos Clubs at High Schools are formed by the school with Lions Club support and funding. They are open to students at the school from the age of 12 to 18.
The Leos Club gives students the opportunity to do voluntary community service in a structured environment and each club elects their own President, Secretary, Treasurer and Board Members. There is also a school coordinator appointed and a member of the local Lions Club is nominated as their mentor. They have leadership training available and there are a variety of programs and awards they can be involved in, along with any projects they may come up with as a club.
If any parents of Forbes High School students feel they may benefit from this program please either contact Pamela McConnell at the Forbes High School or Peter Bright from the Forbes and District Lions Club on 0419 463 803.
Forbes Has It All For You This Christmas
There is no place like Forbes to get all your Christmas jobs done at any of the participating businesses of the Find It In Forbes This Christmas promotion.
Your One Stop Fashion Shop
Little Extras Lifestyle is a boutique based in Forbes stocking a range of fashion and accessories. This gorgeous store is situated in 1 Templar Street and has a huge range of clothing, shoes, handbags, wallets, scarves, jewellery, and anything to create the perfect look for you! They are constantly on trend with women’s fashion in Forbes, drawing their inspiration from Melbourne with the latest styles, fashions and collections. All of the Little Extras Lifestyle team are extremely passionate about women’s fashion and boutique shopping both online and in Forbes. Their extensive product range allows them to cater for a variety of customers regardless of age and body shape. You are sure to find something that suits your style and will go out looking and feeling amazing. Follow them on Instagram and Pinterest! Or feel free to call them on 6851 5686.
Spectacular Eyewear And Eye Care
Eyewear Specs is a local independent optical store, providing quality eyewear and eye care in Forbes and throughout the Central West. Eyewear Specs opened its doors at 95 Rankin Street in Forbes in February 2016 and has been growing from strength to strength. To have your eyes tested or to find a pair of glasses to suit your individual financial budget visit Eyewear Specs today or call 6851 2299.
Brightening Your Smile
At Forbes Family Dentists their mission is to build long term relationships between staff and patients, so that they can provide quality customer friendly services the whole family can value and afford in a happy and healthy workplace. The Forbes Family Dentists offer a wide range of dental procedures. Call them today to book your appointment on 6851 5505 or head on over to their Facebook page. Find them in 2 Templar Street.
The Shop That Has Everything
Your award winning newsagency, News On Rankin, along with its wonderful staff welcome you to come in and see what they have available in store or shop online. You are guaranteed a friendly warm retail experience. At News On Rankin you will find business and school stationery, greeting cards, magazines, bestselling books, Lotto and scratchies, cheapest cartridges in the area and gifts. News On Rankin is now a stockist of a great range of Penny Scallan Design products. Call in today at 70 Rankin Street to see this exciting new range or reach them on 6852 1008 for further information.
Colourful Canvas Lights Up Parkes
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas around the Parkes Shire.
Parkes CBD was transformed into a colourful canvas of light displays as part of the Sparkles Illumination last weekend.
Parkes Shire Council’s Destination Development Manager Kelly Hendry said: “The much-loved outdoor light exhibition is designed to enhance the Shop Parkes Christmas retail campaign.”
Locals and visitors are encouraged to make the most of the late night trading opportunities to go and see the sparkling lights, or to make a night of the festivities and enjoy dining out.
“In order to make the event new and exciting, this year we have made some changes to the existing lights and added in some new locations,” said Kelly.
“Local businesses have also joined in by decorating and illuminating their businesses to spread the festive cheer.”
The illuminations and projections will sparkle every night throughout December, before being ‘All Shook Up’ in the New Year ahead of the Parkes Elvis Festival commencing on Wednesday, 9th January.
“During the Elvis Festival the illumination will enhance the bustling atmosphere of Parkes and encourage visitor circulation of the CBD.”
It all adds up to a merry and bright December in the Parkes Shire!
Impact Of Drought Clear In Latest Crop Report
A dry winter and poor start to spring in most cropping regions has seen forecast winter crop production fall by almost one quarter.
The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) December crop report shows crop production dropped 20 percent below the 20 year average.
Minister for Agriculture David Littleproud said the dip wasn’t unexpected and highlighted the impact of the drought on cropping. “This latest crop report confirms what farmers living and working through this drought expected,” said David.
“Harvesting of winter crops is well underway and total production is estimated to have decreased by 23 percent to 29.3 million tonnes in 2018–19. Many farmers also chose to cut crops planted for grain production for hay because of higher fodder prices.
“The story of agriculture in Australia is just add rain. I know many areas are doing it extremely tough right now but our farmers continue to be resilient,” added David.
“Despite the continued drought, winter crop production remains substantially higher than 17 million tonne crops produced in the widespread droughts of 2002-03 and 2006-07. The government is getting behind our farmers to manage through the drought, investing nearly $6 billion—growing to $7 billion over time—in new assistance and additional funding.
Just last week I introduced legislation in Parliament to create a $5 billion Future Drought Fund to build resilience and have a solid plan for the future of farming in this country.”
“The Farm Household Allowance, a payment that helps put food on the table, has helped almost 9,500 farmers and their families since it was implemented,” said David.
There is encouraging news in the report. Late spring rainfall has seen an increase in summer crop planting in Queensland and northern New South Wales, but significant follow-up rain will be needed to ensure production.
The December 2018 Australian Crop Report is available at www.agriculture.gov.au/crop-report.