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Clayton Alley Hits Best Monthly Medal Score

December 13, 2019 By editor

Geoff Drane finishing his putt while Ian Bown contemplates his turn.

On Saturday the Men’s competition was the December Monthly Medal, sponsored by Landmark Forbes, and contested by a field of 76. The A-Graders produced good scores with Peter Dawson firing a nett 66 to grab the Medal. The runner-up was Ethan Gaffney with a nett 69, and a good back 9 to sneak past Alf Davies on count back. The B-Graders produced similar scores.

Denis Culley took the C-Grade Medal with a nett 73, bookending his round with pars on the 1st and 18th. Runner-up was Hamish Steel-Park who fired in a nett 74 and beat Robert ‘Rocket’ Scott on count back.

The Final of the AAA Cup, sponsored by AAA Septic Services, was played on Sunday. The play-off winner was Steve Betland with a nett 69, helped by an eagle on the 6th. The other prize winners were: 2nd – Shane Sallaway, 3rd – Greg Webb and 4th – Ethan Gaffney. Thank you to the sponsor who has supported this event for over four years.

The Wallace Cup Final, a handicap match-play event, has been played and won. It was a very close and tense contest,

with the match being decided on the 18th. Todd Callaghan needed a win to send the match to the 19th, but Steve Grallelis managed a square and won the match 1-up.

Head Pro Ben has been running a raffle at Forbes and Parkes Pro Shops, with the prize being a special edition Titleist Golf bag (only 415 made). A video of the draw is available on Facebook pages. The lucky recipient was Steve Grallelis.

By Short Putt

Buy Local And Win This Christmas

December 13, 2019 By editor

Get ready to delight in the fun and entertainment tonight from 5pm in Templar and Rankin Streets.

Share the Christmas spirit by shopping locally the festive season. The Find It In AMAZING Forbes Christmas Promotion will run until 24th December. Draws will begin with 10 x $500 draws at the Christmas Festival on 13th December in Templar and Rankin Streets.

Further draws will take place on 24th December from 12pm and will be made up of the following amounts; 5 x $1,000, 2 x $2,500 and 1 x $5,000.

The Forbes Business Chamber is very excited about this year’s Christmas Carnival and has lots of new activities, food, rides and interactive play added to the program. Santa will be making an appearance along with some dancing elves and both the centre and small stage will have a full program.

Collect your tickets at any of the following sponsors and participants: Forbes Services Memorial Club, Terry Bros. Carpet Court, Acheson’s Home Timber, Steele Technology, Vandenberg Hotel, Little Extras, Flannery’s Pharmacy, Walkers Ag N Vet, Forbes Family Dentist, Turners Furniture One, News On Rankin, Forbes Vet Clinic, Helloworld Travel, Powertools Plus, Undercover Sleepwear, Gunn’s Mensland, Made Of Fridays, Bron’s Hair Design, The Bakehouse, Life Pharmacy, Agriwest, Betta Home Living (Forbes), Loomzys Fish N Fix, Bernardis, HozPots, Blush Beauty, Bowns SportsPower, Euphoria Road, Chapter Two, Cahills, Allure On Main, Painted Daisies and Phillip Wells Optometrist.

“It is very important to make sure you put your correctly completed ticket into the provided boxes that each business has on display,” said Marg Duggan.

This is a fantastic opportunity for Forbes residents to win big by shopping locally so please support this wonderful initiative by the Forbes Business Chamber.

 

Free rides will be available to keep children entertained.

 

Free activities will keep children of all ages and abilities busy.

 

Free rides will be available to keep children entertained.

 

There is something for everyone at the Find It In Amazing Forbes Christmas Carnival.

 

WINNING Why Leave Town Cards are valid until the 30th June 2020 and are redeemable at the following Forbes businesses:

Acheson’s Home Timber – Bronze Sponsor, Agriwest, Allure on Main, Bernardis, Betta Home Living, Blush Organic Beauty, Bowns Sportspower, Brons Hair Design, Cahills Footwear, Chapter Two, Flannerys Pharmacy, Forbes Family Dentists, Forbes Inn, Forbes Services Memorial Club – Silver Sponsor & Participant, Forbes Shire Council – Naming rights Sponsor – don’t issue tickets but you can redeem WLT, Euphoria Road, Gunn’s Mensland, helloworld Travel, Hozpots, Life Pharmacy, Little Extras, Loomsey’s Fish N Fix, Made of Fridays, News On Rankin, Painted Daisies, Phillip Wells Optometrist, Powertools Plus, Steele Technology – Bronze Sponsor, Terry Bros Carpet Court – Silver Sponsor & Participant, The Bakehouse, Turners Furniture One, Undercover Sleepwear, Vandenberg Hotel – Bronze Sponsor & Participant and Walkers Ag N Vet.

Supporters for this promotion are: BWR Accountants, Central West Diesel, Hughes & Co., Forbes Livestock Agency, Central West Credit Union and McCarron Cullinane and Chudleigh. The Forbes Business Chamber thanks these businesses for their support.

 

 

 

Our Bloke – Neil Gilmour

December 13, 2019 By editor

How long have you lived in or around Forbes and what do you like about living here? I’ve been here for 39 years and enjoy the country lifestyle. The clear atmosphere and sheer beauty of the deep blue sky.

Where do you work and what do you enjoy most about your work? A farmer originally, then had 20 plus enjoyable years in the tourist industry, mixing with people from different walks of life and backgrounds who were retired or semi-retired and a delight to deal with. I am now retired.

What do you do to unwind after work on weekends? Play a musical instrument and enjoy a single malt whisky.

What are you really good at? Too numerous to mention.

What is your pet hate? Unpunctuality.

If you could have a superpower what would it be and why? To make it rain. Allowing this very productive land to produce again, giving farming families hope for their futures and enjoy again the great pleasure of planning ahead.

Tell us about your best holiday ever? A tour of the northern capitals of Europe. Berlin, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Helsinki, St. Petersburg, Moscow, Warsaw and Edinburgh. Travelling through countries with centuries of history and conflict, now living in peace.

What makes your day? Having achieved some of the things I set out to do.

Tell us an interesting fact about yourself? I have the ability to see in the dark, relative to others.

Maternity Services To Continue In Forbes

December 6, 2019 By editor

Pregnant women and their families in the Lachlan Health Service area are being reminded of some changes to maternity services at Parkes and Forbes Hospitals.

While a new maternity service model is being developed, babies from Parkes, Forbes and surrounding communities will be born at Forbes Hospital where midwifery, obstetric and anaesthetic services are available around the clock. Lachlan Health Service Manager, Liz Mitchell, said work on the new Lachlan Maternity Service was progressing and the community would receive regular updates. “We will be working hard to further develop our Midwifery group practice ‘Know your Midwife’ services in 2020, and in the interim we want women and families to have accurate information about how to access the maternity services they need,” said Liz.

Birthing is not currently available at Parkes Hospital. However, procedures are in place to respond to emergencies. Parkes Hospital continues to provide women with pre and post-natal care and fortnightly clinics. In the future, women will be able to choose to have their babies in Parkes Hospital if the pregnancy and birth are assessed to be low risk. If an induction of labour or a caesarean section is required, then this would occur in Forbes.

During each pregnancy, an assessment is made to identify the safest location for birth, taking into consideration the wellbeing of both mother and baby. In some cases, where a higher-level care is needed, this may be Orange Hospital or, on occasion, Nepean Hospital. Anyone with questions about how to access maternity services in Parkes or Forbes is encouraged to contact their local health services: Parkes Hospital 6861 2400; Forbes Hospital 6850 7100.

Our Gal – Melissa Brown

December 6, 2019 By editor

How long have you lived in or around Forbes and what do you like about living here? I have lived around here for 23 years, 22 of them at Bedgerabong and I love the community and the people.

Where do you work and what do you enjoy most about your work? I do a lot of volunteer work with Mainly Music and I am involved in the Grease and Oil Change, a mental health workshop that runs in February. I also work on the farm and just love being outside.

What do you do to unwind after work on weekends? I socialise and spend time with my family.

What are you really good at? I am not really good at anything, but I am average at most things. I’m pretty good at maths though.

What is your pet hate? I couldn’t say I hate anything.

If you could have a superpower what would it be and why? I’d love to fly and get from one spot to the next very quickly.

Tell us about your best holiday ever? In January my family and I go to Merimbula on the South Coast, and I don’t know if it is the best holiday ever, but I love going there every year.

What makes your day? I get joy from my relationships with other people, spending time with others. I especially get joy from my work with Mainly Music and spending time with the families and friends there.

Tell us an interesting fact about yourself? I grew up in Dubbo where my mother and father had a butcher shop and I can still tie sausages today.

Forbes Saturday Cricket Draw

December 6, 2019 By editor

Draw for Saturday, 7th December: All games to begin at 8.30am, players need to be there by 8.15am.

Under 17s: Forbes Achesons V Parkes Colts at South Circle Oval, Forbes. Condobolin V Forbes Engineering at Condobolin. Parkes Cats has the bye.

Under 14s: Forbes KMWL V Parkes Colts at Grinstead Oval, Forbes. Forbes Bernardis V Parkes Cats at Botanical Gardens, Forbes. Forbes Livestock has the bye.

Under 12s: Forbes Adept Plumbing V Parkes Colts at Botanical Gardens, Forbes. Forbes Sportspower V Parkes Cats at Botanical Gardens, Forbes. Forbes Hazell & Field V Forbes Ag-N-Vet at Botanical Gardens, Forbes.

SNIPPETS…

December 6, 2019 By editor

Rotary Club of Forbes President Grahame Uphill, guest speaker Selina Win Pe and Rotary member John Zannes.

Finding Peace in Giving; Amendment and Update: It was the Rotary Club of Forbes, not the Forbes Lions Club who organised and hosted the wonderful guest Selina Win Pe last week as initially reported on in last weeks “Finding Peace In Giving” Snippet. The Forbes Phoenix deeply regrets this mistake that was made and wishes to acknowledge the tireless efforts of the Rotary Club of Forbes and the fantastic work they do for the Forbes community. Special thanks to Forbes Rotary member John Zannes for his work in getting Selina to Forbes. Selina will be returning to Forbes next Tuesday, 10th December with a new Renault 2 tonne van which has been donated for her Farmer Support program. The van will be fully loaded with supplies for Nell’s Pantry and disadvantaged school students.

Nominations Open for Citizen of the Year: Forbes Shire Council are calling for nominations for the 2020 Citizens of the Year. The Forbes Shire Citizens of the Year will be held in three categories:

Forbes Shire Citizen of the Year for nominees who are 25 years or older.

Forbes Shire Young Citizen of the Year for nominees who are 25 years or younger.

Forbes Shire Senior Citizen of the Year for nominees who are 65 years or older.

Nomination forms are available online at www.forbes.nsw.gov.au/residents/community-information/australia-day-2019.aspx

Forbes Finest: Gibson’s Grove Ligurian style olives took home Gold at the Sydney Royal Fine Food Show’s class 4 of the Oil and Olives Classes with a score of 88. The show is run by the prestigious Royal Agricultural Society, a not for profit organisation committed to supporting rural agricultural development and rural communities in Australia. Congratulations to Clare and Greg of Gibson’s Grove Olives, Forbes.

Youth Ambassadors Give Voice to Forbes Youth: Forbes Shire Council recently selected six Ambassadors from Forbes North Public School, St Laurences Parish School and Bedgerabong Public School as part of the Council Ambassador Program which is part of the Local Government NSW Week. Year five students applied for the role by submitting written applications and attending Council run leadership training sessions at the Forbes Youth and Community Centre. The program is a fantastic opportunity for Forbes students to connect and communicate with Council on behalf of their peers while gaining invaluable communication and leadership skills in the process.

The six successful Ambassadors; Charlie Bray and Ruby Jones from St Laurences, Halle Brown and Samantha Noakes from Bedgerabong Public School and Milli Robson and Charlotte Markwort from Forbes North Public School.

Fun In The Sun At The Forbes Pool Party

December 6, 2019 By editor

Tony Marsh, Joshua Cowling and Nathen Ellis visited from Parkes for The International Day of People with a Disability pool party in Forbes on Tuesday.

The Forbes Shire Council hosted their second annual pool party to celebrate the International Day of People with a Disability (IDPwD). Swimming, music and dance, yoga, painting and many more activities were on offer for party guests on Tuesday at Forbes Olympic Swimming Pool.

The party provided a chance for care providers to mingle, network and share ideas with each other in a way that wouldn’t otherwise be possible.

The party guests with a disability were also able to meet and socialise with a diverse range of people whom they wouldn’t always have access to. While the event was one of joy and inclusivity there was also a very practical side of it with the networking opportunities.

Carers and family joined their family, friends and clients with a disability in and around the pool for games, activities and food, all provided by Forbes Shire Council and friends of Council.

Forbes Deputy Mayor Jenny Webb attended and spoke about the importance of showing Forbes disabled residents that “they feel very special in our community while raising awareness within the community on how special they are to us.”

The event aims to break down barriers within the community by acknowledging differences between people and appreciating each person’s unique value in Forbes.

The party served as a wonderful example of how the Council, residents and care agencies value, include and appreciate the residents of Forbes and surrounding areas who live with a disability.

Northside Chapel Carols

December 6, 2019 By editor

Don’t forget to bring your swimmers for the inflatable water slide for the Northside Chapel Carols.

Northside Chapel is holding their annual Night of Carols on Sunday, 8th December commencing at 5pm.

BBQ, drinks and coffee will be available from 6pm for a gold coin donation and the carols will commence at 7pm. The Forbes Town Band will also be there to play.

The bus will do its usual pickup around Forbes North from 4.30pm. Rev Ron Spindler from St Georges Anglican Church Parkes will speak, and everyone is welcome to come for an evening of carol singing and community fellowship as we remember Jesus, the Reason for the Season.

Council Comments

December 6, 2019 By editor

I had a very interesting time last week at- tending the Centroc Board Meeting in Canberra. I met with our Deputy Prime Minister the Hon Michael McCormack, Hon Mark Coulton, Hon Josh Frydenburg and Hon David Littleproud. The meeting included discussions on increasing federal assistance grants for rural regions, regional water security and drought assistance and recovery packages.

This week the RMS have started investigation work on site for the proposed new Warroo Bridge. This bridge was built in 1909 and has served our community for 110 years. Following investigations it has been removed from this list and a concrete bridge will be installed instead.

It was lovely to take part in International Day of People with Disability on Tuesday and to see so many people join in the fun for the day. The Forbes High School Graduation Dinner last Friday was also lovely and inspiring, and I wish all graduates the best in their future endeavours.

I love the Ipomea Christmas Tree Festival at Town Hall and this year my staff have been working on our very own version of an X-Ray Christmas Tree, so please check it out this weekend, along with all the other amazing, quirky trees. Our final Council Meeting for the year is next Thursday, make sure you tune in.

Your Deputy Mayor
Jenny Webb

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