Council’s Heritage Advisor is available to provide free architectural and design advice for landowners within the Forbes CBD or who own a heritage building anywhere in the Shire.
Council also have grants available to assist in the maintenance and restoration of heritage buildings. Appointments are available with Council’s Heritage Advisor on the 4th and 5th of February for no cost. To make a booking call (02) 6850 2300
Julie Kearney: Safety. We are safe from the rest of the world.
Glen Kearney: It means everything to me, I’m proud to be Australian.
Dan Wright: The great part of being Australian is that my family and I are safe wherever we go. We have so many opportunities and experiences at our fingertips.
On a warm sunny Tuesday last week, 34 players graced the Forbes croquet fields. The croquet fields are once again looking good after those few showers of late. Forbes Croquet Club welcomed Campbell Rubie on Tuesday last week. Campbell is an accomplished player and he defeated his Grandfather Kevin who was not at all impressed. It was pleasing to see so many close games on Tuesday. The winners of three games were Mal Smith and Tony Thomson.
Last Saturday saw only a small number in attendance as one of the club’s players Evelyn Mahlo was celebrating a big number which took so many players away. The winners of three games on Saturday were John Cole, Merv Langfield, Veva MacCullagh and Army White.
The Forbes Croquet Club decided to have a float in the Australia Day parade and there were many members who made themselves available. The club members wish to say a big thank you to Greg Whitworth who willingly made the signs for the float. Many Thanks Greg. Also, a thank you to Bill and Dorelle who made their vehicle and trailer available on the day.
By Elvy Quirk
Lee and Lachlan Reynolds were pleased to watch the Australia Day Parade.
Macey and Lilly Schrader had fun down by the lake.
Eddie White, Caitlin Lewis, Jack White and Audrey White looking fun and fabulous on Australia Day.
Brett and Christy Thomas enjoyed the carnival atmosphere at Lions Park on Australia Day.
To kick off the new year, Flannery’s and Life Pharmacies are hosting a fantastic promotion. If you join LifeClub, or for existing members if you use your LifeClub card in-store, you’ll enter the draw to WIN free fuel for a year (valued at $3,000) or one of 20 $100 fuel vouchers.
“Being a LifeClub member has some really fantastic benefits,” said Flannery’s Pharmacy Manager, Debbie Prior. “Not only do you earn dollars for every non-script purchase, you also enter our regular competitions and receive member-only rewards,” said Debbie.
“Many people save up the dollars on their LifeClub card and spend them on Christmas or birthday gifts but it’s up to the individual how and when they spend their reward dollars.” Unlike many other reward cards, the total of your dollars is printed on your receipt which means you know exactly how many dollars you have at any given point in time and you don’t have to wait to get a voucher… the dollars are available when you want to spend them.
“Customers can use the card anytime to purchase products or prescriptions,” said Debbie. “LifeClub members also receive lots of special offers and a special triple dollar reward on their birthday,” Debbie said.
So don’t miss out. Call in to Flannery’s or Life Pharmacies and join up for your chance to win.
Road Safety and Injury Prevention Officer, Melanie Suitor, urges parents, carers and drivers to be mindful of safety and changes to traffic conditions as school commences.
The new school year resumed for thousands of local students this week and Parkes, Forbes and Lachlan Shire Councils are reminding local drivers and parents about children’s safety around schools.
The Councils’ Road Safety and Injury Prevention Officer, Melanie Suitor, said that road crashes account for over half of all accidental deaths among children aged 5 – 14 years old.
“Children are vulnerable road users. They are at risk in the traffic environment because of their size, their inability to judge speed and distance, as well as the fact that they may behave unpredictably.” Melanie went on to remind drivers to slow down, pay attention and demonstrate patience when school resumes and there are more cars, buses and cyclists on our streets, as well as young pedestrians crossing the street.
It is important that drivers obey parking signs around schools, remembering that they cannot stop in a ‘No Stopping’ zone, however it is allowed for a driver to drop-off or pick-up passengers in a ‘No Parking’ zone as long as they are only there for two minutes and are no more than three meters away from the car. Police will be targeting school zones to ensure drivers obey the 40km/h speed limit when school returns.
Parents and carers should ensure children wear a seatbelt or appropriate restraint when travelling in a car and always drop-off and pick-up children on the school side of the road.
Melanie stated that “parents and carers can help students remain safe by regularly reinforcing important road safety behaviours with their children” and said that “road safety around schools is everybody’s responsibility – students, teachers, parents, carers and drivers. We all have a part to play.”
For further information please contact Road Safety and Injury Prevention Officer, Melanie Suitor, on (02) 6861 2364.
Tyrone Howell with his impressive catch.
Forbes Fish Biting: On the back of host- ing the world premiere of fishing film ‘Total Native II’ Forbes residents and visitors alike are reeling in impressive catches. Last Wednesday, 10-year-old Tyrone Howell was thrilled to catch an absolute whopper of a fish measuring at 98cm in length. A personal best for Tyrone. Ruth and Patrick Furlong enjoyed fishing the Lachlan River on their recent trip to Forbes. Ruth caught her first fish ever and both caught Murray Cod. It is fantastic to see a continued passion for the sport in and around Forbes that involves people of all ages.
Holiday Recap: School resumed this week after a seemingly never-ending holiday period. There was, however, never a shortage of events and activities hosted by Council and various community groups. From the inflatable obstacle course at Lions Park, Elvis Festival breakfast, candle making workshops, markets, a twilight cinema and much more residents and visitors were always sure to find something to do in Forbes.
The Forbes Phoenix urges its readers to continue to support these events so that they can continue to run and further improve the well being and quality of life in our community. Please keep up to date with upcoming events and activities on page seven in our ‘What’s On’ list.
Contributions: Email your Be Seen photos, Stork News, Engagement News or Wedding Bells to editor@forbesphoenix.com.au to feature in The Phoenix!
Behind the Prize: Former Red Bend Catholic College Student and Indigenous man Patrick Ikaringanyi Ferguson is the creative and cultural genius behind the Adelaide Open 2020 trophies. Patrick’s famous woodcarving created trophies for the women’s singles and doubles trophies as well as the men’s singles and double’s trophies.
The Coolamon for the women’s singles went to Australian Ashleigh Barty and doubles were presented to America’s, Nicole Melichar and China’s Xu Yifan. The Men’s singles trophy, a Rainbow Serpent, went to Andrey Rublev of Russia and Shield for the Men’s doubles were presented to Frabrice Martin of France and Máximo González of Argentina.
Patrick stated that creating these pieces for the winners of the Adelaide Open was like gifting the winners “a part of me, a part of Australia.”
Adelaide Open 2020 Women’s singles winner Ashleigh Barty holding the handcrafted Coolamon trophy.
How long have you lived in or around Forbes and what do you like about living here? I’ve been here for three years. I like the convenience of everything.
What was your first job? I worked in a fish and chip shop on the promenade in Blackpool, England.
What makes you laugh the most? My 18-month-old daughter, she’s a lunatic.
If money was no object, what would you do with your time? I’d spend my time travelling the world and I’d hire a nanny to come with me and take care of the kids.
Describe your dream holiday? I’d like to go back to America with my husband Patrick and our kids and take a campervan on Route 66.
What is a favourite childhood memory of yours? Riding my horses and being at the stables with all my horse friends.
If you could live in any time or place, where and when would that be? I’m quite happy with when I’m living now and I like living in Australia.
If you could share a meal with any three people, past or present, who would they be? Manu, Gordon Ramsey and Jamie Oliver so that they can make me an amazing dinner.
Young Citizen Lilyann Mason-Spice and Deputy Mayor Jenny Webb.
Senior Citizens Allan and Pamela Toole.
Citizens of the Year Wendy and Kim Muffet.
Forbes residents gathered in Lions Park to celebrate Australia Day.
Hamish Steele-Park with his Hole-in-One ball on the 9th, scored during his Summer Sixes round.
Peter Grayson scored the perfect shot during the Individual Stableford competition, sponsored by Forbes Bus Lines, on Saturday 25th January. His ace was on the 9th hole, and only the second in his golfing life, but the first on home soil. He was congratulated by 70 players on the field.
The Division 1 winner was Todd Callaghan, who was in hot form and scored 45 points from a scratch score of 69. His 34-35 split included birdies on the back-to-back 6th and 7th holes.
Runner-up in Division 1 was Rob Webb with 44 points. He played early, enjoying cooler conditions, doing especially well on the back 9 with 24 points.
The Division 2 also scored well, with Matt Duff winning on 42 points, which included a wipe on the 7th hole.
The runner-up on 41 points was Matt Roylance who was consistent in scoring 2’s and 3’s but no wipes or 4 pointers.
The ball sweep went to 38 points: 45 – T Callaghan; 44 – R Webb; 42 – D McAuliffe, M Duff; 41 – M Roylance; 40 – T Griffiths, J Zannes, A Grierson, B Slack-Smith, C Barrett; 39 – M Watts, A Currey, B Thomas, I Bown; 38 – D Rhodes, M Cahill, A Brownlow, T Cogswell, J Cutler. The NTP’s went to: 9th – P Grayson; 18th – I Bown.
Another player in good form was Andrew Grierson. He was 2-over after the front-9 and remained so until he stumbled at the end with double-bogey, bogey, to finish 5-over for the round. What a cruel game it is.
Saturday, 1 February is the Monthly Medal, sponsored by the ‘Roadies Group’ of club members. Sunday, 2 February is a Stableford Medley, and the first round of the CWDGA Pennants.
Keep up to date on the Forbes Golf facebook page: www.facebook.com/forbesgolf-course/
By Short Putt