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Parkes Phoenix Editor

Maggi Barnard has been with the Forbes Phoenix since 2021 and loves writing about her community.

Fantastic Effort Forbes North!

May 27, 2022 By Maggi Barnard

Melissa Karaitiana, Rona Ashcroft, Vicki Smart and Barb Hurford. (Photos: Lucy Cambourn)

The sun was shining as parents, families and community members returned to the grounds of Forbes North Public School to share a cuppa and raise funds for the Cancer Council last week. Over 160 visitors joined school staff and students to raise $1,235 at the school’s Biggest Morning Tea event. 

This was the first opportunity for new principal, David McGaw, to welcome families to the school grounds. “It is a real honour and nothing short of a privilege to lead this school into what I hope is a new era where parents and community regularly visit our school grounds, especially for such worthy causes such as the Biggest Morning Tea”. 

Thanks to the school canteen and staff, adults shared a range of delights including blue jelly slice, apple cake, banana cake, chocolate cake, fruit cups, individually packaged vegie crudites cups with homemade dips, scones with jam and cream and more. The table was set and the kettle was ready when guests began to arrive at 11am. 

The Junior Dance Troupe performed on the day as a treat to welcome guests. 

School Captain Will Markwort with Dad TJ Markwort.

 

Bethany and Eleanor Osborne.

Forbes Players Gain Valuable Experience In Bathurst

May 27, 2022 By Robyn Kenny 

FLYING HIGH… The 17s goal keeper Lily Boyd was named Players player for the day at the Bathurst Carnival. She is flying high playing Blayney on Sunday.

Four Forbes netball teams travelled to the Bathurst regional carnival on Sunday. The 11s were excited about playing in their first away carnival, while the 17s are nearing the end of their preparation for the Senior State titles in Camden over the June long weekend. 

It was dads day with the dads stepping into the traditional helping roles usually carried out by the mums. Again, different combinations were tested, with players showing through their individual strengths. This will be used to put together combinations for the State Titles. The last carnival for the team is Dubbo next Sunday, with just three weeks to go to State Titles. Players player for the day was Lily Boyd. 

The 14s took a step up at Bathurst recording the best results of the season against teams from Cowra, Blayney and Bathurst. Players player for the day was Holly Leighton. 

The 12s development team really held their own impressing with their consistency in effort throughout the day. 

The 11s were very excited for their second carnival for the season. These eight young ladies did not give up all day, playing with only one extra in each game. 

They played some exceptional netball and improved every game.

By Robyn Kenny 

Be Seen

May 27, 2022 By Maggi Barnard

Seen outside Isabel’s Place in Rankin Street this week were Gemma Andeliero, little Carter Newell and Marilyn Lamont.

 

Dennis Gregor, Wes McIntosh and Chris Percy on a road trip from Mackay, Queensland to Portland in Victoria stopped in to Forbes to vote on Saturday.

 

AEC staff Whitney Duffy and Rebecca Roy at Forbes Town Hall on Saturday.

 

Peter and Evelyn Mahlo volunteered for National Party Member for Riverina, Michael McCormack at the election on Saturday.

Croquet Players Brave The Elements

May 27, 2022 By Elvy Quirk

Aussie croquet was played last Saturday under very bleak conditions, however 24 players braved the elements. Three games were won by John Browne and Geoff Coles. Close scores of 14/13 were recorded by Dorelle Scott/John Farah def Kevin Rubie/Bruce Field; Kevin Rubie/Colleen Liebich def Robin Pols/Barry White; Neville Spry/Bruce Field def Elvy Quirk/Robin Pols. 

Several players recorded 14/11 scoring: Barry White/Colleen Liebich def Bill Scott/Neville Spry; Peter West/Lorraine Todd def Lyn Simmonds/Cheryl Toohey; Neville Spry/Alec Todd def Bruce Field/Lyn Simmonds; John Job/Bill Scott def Cheryl Toohey/Sandy Hepburn; Peter West/Geoff Coles def Joan Littlejohn/John Cole; John Browne/Sandy Hepburn def Lorraine Todd/Barry White; Kevin Rubie/Bill Scott def Dorelle Scott/Cheryl Toohey; John Allegri/Alec Todd def Lyn Simmonds/Peter West. 

On Tuesday golf croquet was played with 30 players enjoying the game. The grounds are in near perfect condition and a big thank you must go to the Forbes Shire Council for their tireless effort mowing and marking. One top score was recorded by John Browne/ Joan Littlejohn def Evelyn Mahlo/Lyall Strudwick 10/3. 

Many close games of 7/6 were recorded: John Farah/Jennifer Job def John Cole/May Jones; Bruce Field/Allan Jones def Marie Spry/Irene Ford, John Allegri def Barry White; Robin Pols/Fay Picker def John Job/Neil Gilmour; Neville Spry/Jeff Liebich def Bruce Field/Evelyn Mahlo; Allan Jones/Noel Jolliffe def Jennifer Job/Colleen Liebich; Barry White def Bruce Field/Lyall Strudwick. All three games on the day was won by John Allegri, John Cole, Jeff Liebich and Neville Spry. Once again a special thanks to the few members who arrive early to set up. 

This week John Browne and Neville Spry have been busy making a mallet holder. It will be a great asset keeping mallets up off the ground. Our new signs at the clubhouse look great and many people have commented on them. 

By Elvy Quirk 

What is special about the Forbes Men’s Shed and why?

May 27, 2022 By Maggi Barnard

Norm Haley (president): It’s important for the wellbeing of the men in our community to meet and enjoy each other’s company

 

Peter Norris (treasurer): It’s a great group for men to meet and discuss health issues, as I am trained in mental health first aid.

 

Ray New (director): It gives me something productive to do. I love the social interaction, helping others and the mateship is great.

Golf Results

May 27, 2022 By Short Putt

The men’s Stroke golf event on Saturday had a small field of 53 and was won by David Earl with 70 nett in division 1, runner-up Alf Davies 71 nett. Division 2 was won by newcomer Harry Quirk nett 64, runner-up Jake LeBrocque 70 nett. 

The NTP’s: 9th – Warwick Judge; 18th – Brian Everest; 3rd Hole Superpin Alf Davies who put his ball to 2.98m. 

The ball sweep went to 76 nett on count back. There were 14 successes so check in the Pro Shop to see if you were successful. 

Sunday’s Stableford Medley was won by Sharon Grierson with 33 points, runner-up Henry Nash 32 points. There was no ball sweep, and also no NTP’s recorded. 

This weekend we have an 18-hole Stableford, sponsored by the Hodges family, with the ‘Wilf Hodges Memorial Trophy’ up for grabs. Sunday has a Stableford Medley, as well as the final leg of the ‘Trilogy of Golf’ played at the Condobolin Open. 

By Short Putt 

Snippets…

May 27, 2022 By Maggi Barnard

The NSW RFS very kindly donated 20 helmets to Learn-ing Ladder for the children to use in imaginative play. Michael Browne from the RFS handed the donation to Louise Allen from Learning Ladder.

Grease and Oil Change Workshop: This is the 7th consecutive year of the brain and body workshops for rural people started by Cherie Quade in 2015 as a way of creating conversation in our community about mental health, wellbeing and real life stories of how people in rural communities stay afloat when the rest of the world seems like a lot. The next free workshop is on Monday, 30th May at 6pm. Clinical Psychologist Vicki Maher is coming to The Back Room in Forbes for an educational, uplifting and practical conversation about mental health in these current times. Numbers are limited due to space, make sure to register at https://greaseandoilchangevickimaher.eventbrite.com.au

Loneliness: It is a growing epidemic impacting seniors across Australia with one in four older Australians identifying themselves as lonely. Community organisation Inclusee is encouraging Australians who are feeling isolated or lonely to visit inclusee.org,au to access the power of connection. Inclusee is calling for participants over the age of 65, as well as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples over the age of 50, who feel they are at risk of social isolation and loneliness. The programs are completely free for participants, though some eligibility conditions apply. You can register to participate online at www.inclusee.org.au or call on 1800 287 687.

Lightweight Bag Ban: The NSW Government’s ban on lightweight plastic bags will come into force from 1st June, and from November more problematic plastics, such as cutlery, plates and polystyrene food ware and cups will be banned. Single-use plastic items and packaging make up 60% of all litter in NSW. Stopping the supply of problematic plastic will help prevent it from entering our environment as litter, or going into landfill. The ban will prevent almost 2.7 billion items of plastic litter from entering the environment in NSW over the next 20 years. So-called “compostable” and “bioplastic” alternatives are also being banned. For more information about the NSW plastics ban, visit http://www.dpie.nsw.gov.au/plastics-ban

Birth Certificate Blitz: Hundreds of free birth certificates will be made available to vulnerable people in NSW, including people experiencing economic disadvantage, Aboriginal people and survivors of domestic and family violence. A new agreement will provide up to 700 free birth certificates for vulnerable people, particularly in regional and remote NSW. The free birth certificate blitz will run up to 30 June 2022.

Mason and Aiden Campbell enjoyed the Biggest Morning Tea fundraiser at Forbes North Public School.

Our Gal – Cherie Stitt

May 27, 2022 By Maggi Barnard

Cherie Stitt

How long have you lived in or around Forbes and what do you like about living here? I was born and raised in Trundle and went to school for year 11 and 12 at Red Bend. I studied, lived and worked away and came to Forbes 14 years ago. I love the land, the space and the people equally. 

Where do you work and what do you enjoy most about where you work? I do lots of lovely things. I am a mother, I teach yoga and meditation and hold gatherings for people to come together and connect. I like learning about the Wiradjuri people and their stories. 

What do you do to unwind on weekends? I love reading, watching my little fella play soccer and hanging out with family. I usually watch the Penrith Panthers game on TV. 

What are you really good at? Mothering and making ghee. 

What makes you laugh the most? Six-year-old humour. 

What’s on your bucket list? I don’t have a bucket list! I will see where the road takes me. 

Tell us an interesting fact about yourself…. My middle name is Alma which is the name of both my grandmothers. 

If money was no object, what would you do with your time? I would set up a special space in Forbes for indigenous and non-indigenous women to come together, to heal and to support each other and our communities. 

What was your first job? Helping on the farm (unpaid) and working at the Trundle Golfie with Toot Ryan as a kitchen hand (paid). 

Malaysian Dinner Concludes CWA Study

May 27, 2022 By Sue Cunningham

International Committee Carol Watling, Sue Cunningham and Heather Mackinnon in traditional Malaysian dress at Malaysian Dinner (left), and Karen Wright with mum Dianne at the dinner (right).

Food not only brings people together, but is also enriching as members of the Forbes CSW Evening Branch experienced at the conclusion of their international study of Malaysia with a traditional meal last week.

Each year the CWA of NSW nominates a country for all its members to focus on and learn about the environment, the people and their customs, the traditional food and clothing, social issues and its government.

Before and after dinner, guests perused a static display on Malaysia, as well as a display of some batik material, a red hibiscus, the Malaysian national flower, and products imported to Australia from Malaysia.

National issues were highlighted including the destruction of rainforests due to clearing for palm oil plantations that is threatening critically endangered species of animals like the orangutan, pygmy elephant and Malaysian tiger, as well as unique plants species such as the Rafflesia, the largest flower in the world. Food and water security, climate change and the disposal of plastic waste, which has increased dramatically since Covid -19, are other issues.

“It was a very enjoyable and insightful night with very interesting information and an unusual way of presenting it. It was good to have people involved,” said President of Forbes CWA Elaine Bright.

Several of our members dressed up in traditional Malaysian costumes.

Oxley Group International Officer, Marilyn Pizarro said it was a very enjoyable evening and an impressive display of issues confronting Malaysia today. 

“The lucky dip idea for guests to choose a fact and read to guests was a great way to get people interacting with each other,” said vice president of the Forbes Evening Branch Karen Wright.

Forbes Evening Branch would like to thank Forbes Sport and Recreation Club for allowing us to host our evening at the club.

By Sue Cunningham

Get Your Flu Shot Now

May 27, 2022 By Maggi Barnard

NSW residents are being urged to book in for their flu vaccine without delay, with winter just a few days away and hospitals already seeing a surge in influenza cases.

Health Minister Brad Hazzard said NSW hospitals were facing a triple threat with high numbers of COVID-19 cases, a surge in flu cases and staff furloughing due to illness.

“With almost no exposure to flu these past two years, it is imperative we all get a flu jab to protect ourselves and the community.”

NSW’s Chief Paediatrician Dr Matt O’Meara said there was particular concern for children aged six months to five years old, as young children were particularly vulnerable to the harmful effects of flu.

Those considered to be at higher risk of severe illness from influenza are eligible for a free flu vaccine. This includes children from six months to under five years of age; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from six months of age; people with serious health conditions, pregnant women, and people aged 65 and over.

At the time of going to press, the minister was considering making the flu vaccine free for all NSW residents.

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