Parkes Phoenix Editor

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

Our Bloke – Eric Johnson

October 25, 2019 by Maggi Barnard

How long have you lived in or around Forbes and what do you like about living here? I grew up on my family’s property at Murga and I had visited Forbes frequently before moving here at the start of this year.

Where do you work and what do you enjoy most about your work? I work at JR Richards in Parkes and I enjoy every day being an adventure, being non-routine and getting to spend it in a truck and meeting other people.

What do you do to unwind after work or on weekends? I work 6 days a week, so my day off on Sunday is usually spent catching up on sleep, spending time with my girlfriend and the dogs. I also enjoy fishing and being outdoors.

What are you really good at? I enjoy fixing things and getting things running again as I’m pretty mechanically minded.

What is your pet hate? Tomatoes and bad drivers.

If you could have a super power what would it be and why? Time travel so I can get through the few long days at work.

Tell us about your best holiday ever? When I was young, I went to Tangalooma in Queensland and fed wild dolphins. I’m going on holidays next month so I hope it will be memorable as it’s my first holiday in years.

What makes your day? Coming home to a killer dinner from the missus, especially her spag bol and cold beer.

Tell us an interesting fact about yourself? I can do 3 out of 4 skills a country bloke shouldn’t own up to because he’s more than likely to get stuck doing it, which is: shear a sheep, milk a cow and put up a fence. I’m still to learn how to shoe a horse.

Taste On Templar Fundraiser

October 25, 2019 by Maggi Barnard

Menus are finalised and local produce has been sourced for the Taste on Templar fundraiser.

Throughout the evening, the Taste On Templar committee is pleased to showcase local products and regional wines, boutique beer and local entertainment. “Taste On Templar offers guests the opportunity to dine outside, listen to our fabulous guest speaker, Rebecca Walsh from Ronald Mc- Donald House and dance in the street,” said Marg Duggan, Chair of the Business Chamber.

Pop ups will be dotted along Templar Street featuring local and regional wines, boutique beer, cider, soft drinks and water. There will also be local chefs producing a three course dinner using local produce and products from within a 100km radius of Forbes.

The fundraiser will be raising money for Ronald McDonald House in Orange and is on Saturday, 9th November, starting at 6.30pm.

There are a few tickets still available, so please book your tickets through www.123tix.com.au. Tables of 6, 12 and 18 can be booked. Individual ticket purchases are also welcome.

Forbes Riverside Community Garden Launches Annual Competitions

October 18, 2019 by Maggi Barnard

Heather Moore and Nina Crawford encouraging entries into the Best Scarecrow competition.

The Forbes Riverside Community Garden has launched its 2019 annual competitions with winners to be announced at the annual Open Day.

Entry forms with all the competition details are now available on the Forbes Shire Council website, at the Community Garden in Reymond Street between the hours of 9am and 11am Monday to Saturday, or by emailing forbescommunitygarden@outlook.com. Entry is free and there are great prizes to be won.

There are two competitions, Best Vegetable Garden and Best Scarecrow. Best Vegetable Garden is a vegetable garden which is located within the 80 Kilometre speed zone of the town of Forbes and Forbes Shire villages. Entries close on Thursday, 8th November. Best Scarecrow is judged by popular vote on the morning of the Open Day which is 16th November. Entries close on Thursday, 14th November.

The winners of both competitions will be announced at the Community Garden Open Day at 2pm on Saturday, 16th November. Head down between 10am and 1.30pm to vote for the Best Scarecrow in each category as the winners are awarded by popular vote on the day.

There will be stalls with various products for sale, including plants and vegies from the community garden. Also available, for a small price, will be morning tea, cold drinks and a sausage sizzle.

Entrants in the vegetable competition will need to be home on a pre-arranged date and time to make their garden available for the judges to visit.

For further information, visit the Forbes Riverside Community Garden’s Facebook page, Forbes Shire Council website, email forbescommunitygarden@outlook.com or call Heather on 0409 029 529 before Friday, 1st November, or Pru on 0411 745 576 up to 15th November.

MAYORAL NOTES

October 18, 2019 by Maggi Barnard

We have had a huge few days at the Local Government NSW Conference in Sydney this week. I was joined by Deputy Mayor, Jenny Webb, Councillors Chris Roylance and Grant Clifton, General Manager Steve Loane and Director of Corporate Services Stefan Murru. Forbes Shire Council had all of the eight motions we put forward carried. The motions will now become resolutions for LGNSW to take to the state government on Councils’ behalf.

On Monday morning, we had a politician’s breakfast with the Premier Gladys Berejiklian, Deputy Premier John Barilaro, Minister Melinda Pavey and The Hon. Adam Marshall. You would have heard by now the announcement of funding available for Wyangala Dam wall raising. This is an enormous investment by both State and Federal Governments and on your behalf, I will be thanking Deputy Prime Minister, Michael McCormack and Minister Melinda Pavey for this great news. This will give greater water security to our farmers along the Lachlan River in the future.

Recycling was high on the agenda at the conference this week and we are pressing the State Government to work with Councils to address the challenges we have. It is critical that NSW develops its own on shore processing capacity to enable recycled material to be processed in Australia rather than shipping waste overseas.

I hope to see you all at the annual Teddy Bears Picnic this Saturday at Lions Park. It is looking to be our biggest and best yet!

Till next week, God Bless.
Your Mayor Phyllis Miller

Netball News

October 18, 2019 by Maggi Barnard

Forbes netballers return this week, welcome back to all players and umpires. The Forbes Netball monthly meeting will be held October 17 at 7pm at the Forbes Services Memorial Club. All teams must be represented and will receive two competition bonus points. Agenda items must be emailed to Secretary Melissa at secretary.forbesnetball@gmail.com.

Team representatives must update their team nomination forms this week at the office on Wednesday night.

Draw for Wednesday October 17 2019

• 6pm crt 9 Postie Hotel v Chunky Pies (Robyn Kenny/Not Fast Just Furious)

• 6pm crt 10 Trundle Hotel v Ruff Nek Ring Ins (Jack Piercy/Couple Retreat)

• 7pm crt 10 Hughes & Co v Not Fast Just Furious (Ally Walsh/Robyn Kenny)

• 7pm crt 9 Couples Retreat v Van Hotel (Hannah Staines/Ruff Nek Ring Ins)

• 7pm crt 11 FPS Teachers v RBCC (Jack Piercy/Postie Hotel)

• 8pm crt 9 Gundamain Guns v Swampies (Carolyn Duncan/Robyn Kenny)

• 8pm crt 10 NSG to Postie v Straya Mate (Jack Piercy/Carmen Stephens)

• Bye – Aggies

By Robyn Kenny

Croquet News And Results

October 18, 2019 by Maggi Barnard

The Annual General Meeting has been put back until the 22nd October and will be held after our Tuesday games at the Clubhouse. If it rains, the meeting will be held at the Uniting Church. The membership fees for the coming year are now due. The fees must be paid before the AGM. Members noted that the drought is taking its toll on the ground in patches.

Golf Croquet Results 8th October
Only two games were played due to the 3rd game being washed out after a heavy shower rolled across the grounds. There were some very close games to report and obviously no winners of three games. We were pleased to welcome two visitors, C. Hunt and E. Hunt. It would be helpful if sponsors of guests made sure that their first names were noted in the results book.

The closest games on the day were: Lyn Simmonds, John Job 7, def Denny Smith, Lorna Field 6. Merv Langfield, Kathleen Broderick 7, def John Allegri, Veva MacCullagh 6. Dorelle Scott, Bruce Field 7, def C. Hunt, E. Hunt 6. Robin Pols 7, def Jeff Liebich 6. Alec Todd, Bill Scott 7, def Tony Thomson, John Cole 6. Neville Spry, Merv Langfield 7, def E. Hunt, Robin Pols 6. Lorna Field, Geoff Coles 7, def Bruce Field, Joan Littlejohn 6. Lyn Simmonds, Veva MacCullagh 7, def Kathleen Broderick, C. Hunt 6. Tony Thomson, John Cole 7, def John Job, Jeff Liebich 6.

Aussie Croquet Results 12th October
We had a cool start for our Saturday Aussie croquet with a line-up of 21 players for the first game, 20 players for the second game and 22 players for the third game. There were only three winners of three games on the day, namely Merv Langfield, Harley Stewart and Lyn Simmonds. It was great news for Lyn Simmonds. This is the first time in over a year she has won all her matches. Well done.

SNIPPETS

October 18, 2019 by Maggi Barnard

Anthony Alley holds the flag for Junior player Lachlan Alley as they finish their round of golf at the Forbes Championships on the weekend.

Spring Photo Competition: The Forbes Phoenix has teamed up with renowned photographer Kim Storey from Avalind Photography to launch a Spring Photo Competition for 2019. Avalind Photography has kindly donated a family photo session plus a free print valued at $340 for the winner. To enter simply snap away some great “Spring Inspired” images in and around Forbes and email your photo to editor@ forbesphoenix.com.au or enter via the website www.forbesphoenix.com.au

Forbes Handicraft Centre Markets: The Forbes Handicraft Centre are holding a market this Saturday, 19th October. The markets will run from 9am to 1pm at the Handicraft Centre on Lachlan Street. Contact the Handicraft Centre on 6851 4591 for more information.

More farmers to get a hand with drought: Horticultural farmers with permanent plantings can now access the On-Farm Emergency Water Infrastructure Rebate in four states and the ACT. Queensland, NSW, South Australia, Tasmania and the ACT have signed up to the extension. Minister for Water Resources David Littleproud said the rebate will help save trees and vines. “This helps secure long-term prosperity in horticultural regions,” Minister Littleproud said. “Trees and vines can take years to produce fruit. Growers shouldn’t have to start over once the drought breaks.”

An additional $13.2 million in funding is being made available to make sure demand for the scheme is met. “This will let eligible growers claim the rebate on installing new bores or desilting dams. This will both make better use of water and make water more available across valuable permanent plantings.”

“Growers in drought affected areas can claim 25 per cent of expenses, up to $25,000 on eligible projects started after 30 June 2019. This will both improve water access now and make better use of farm water in the future.” The scheme can be accessed through the relevant state or territory agricultural department.

Lachlan Valley Fishing Club Gone Fishing Day: The Lachlan Valley Fishing Club will be hosting a Gone Fishing Day this Sunday, 20th October. It will be a carp-a- thon and runs from 9am to 12pm. Head down with your fishing rod for a few fun hours of fishing. Great prizes on offer. Sign up is at the back of the Forbes Bowling Club. Contact Gavin on 0418 986 553 for more information.

L-R Erika Rudman from Orange, Ronel van Wyk and Anel Woods at the Forbes Running Festival on Sunday.

Our Gal – Chloe Jayne Withers

October 18, 2019 by Maggi Barnard

Chloe Jayne Withers

How long have you lived in or around Forbes and what do you like about living here? I moved to Forbes when I was 5 and am now 22. I love that there isn’t heaps of traffic around because I’m always running late.

Where do you work and what do you enjoy most about your work? I work at the BP petrol station and also as a mobile makeup artist. I love helping people feel beautiful!

What do you do to unwind after work or on the weekends? I really love read- ing lately. Usually personal development books or financial books. I find it really relaxing.

What are you really good at? I’m pretty good at making people laugh. Sometimes with me and sometimes just at me.

What is your pet hate? I hate rude/sour people. It drives me crazy that some people find it so difficult to manage simple words like please and thank you.

If you could have a super power, what would it be and why? My super power would be to fly because I could travel anywhere I want at anytime and save heaps on flights.

Tell us about your best holiday ever? I really love going to the Gold Coast, even though I struggle with the heat. I love going to the theme parks, the beaches and seeing all the other cool attractions they have up there.

What makes your day? Unexpected kindness and my animals. It makes me so happy watching my dogs happily play around or seeing my cats enjoying a nap in the sun.

Tell us an interesting fact about yourself? I’m a bit of an adrenaline junkie, I love doing things that get the blood rushing and heart pumping. Heights, speedways or screaming matches with my brother Matthew all do the trick.

First Rounds In Forbes Men’s Golf Championships

October 18, 2019 by Maggi Barnard

The Forbes Men’s Golf Championships began on the weekend.

John Betland leads the A-Grade Scratch by two shots from Steve Betland and Dan Bayley. Dan leads the A-Grade Handicap by three shots over Shane Sallaway. The A-Reserve Scratch sees Kim Herbert (158) ahead of Cam McMillan (159).

The B-Grade Scratch and Handicap hon- ours are a tussle between Ken Sanderson and Brian Everest. In C-Grade, Adam Currey leads the Scratch (197) and Handicap (149). Determined chaser is Bruce Squires – Scratch 201 and Handicap 155.

The Vets and Junior Championships are wide open.

There is a daily competition played over two Divisions. On Day 1, the A-Division winner was Laurie O’Connor (67 nett) from runner up John Zannes (68 nett). The B- division winner was Max Haley (72 nett) from Don Ridley on 73 nett.

The ball sweep went to 74 nett on count- back, check the Pro Shop for details. The NTP’s went to: 9th A Tucker; 18th K Sanderson.

On Day 2, the A-Division winner was Kim Herbert (69) on countback from runner-up Anthony Alley (69). In the B-Division, Adam Currey won with nett 71, ahead of Malcolm Langfield on 74 nett. The ball sweep went to 75 nett on countback. Again, check at the Pro Shop. The NTP’s went to: 9th C Alley; 18th D Bayley.

The Summer Sixes comp rounds start on 21 Oct. Contact the Pro Shop (68511554) for information.

Junior Coaching is continuing with minor changes. Contact Adrian for more details, 0423 356 670.

Important dates: 27 Oct Rotary Charity Day; 9/10 Nov Forbes Nissan Classic and 17 Nov VW Scramble. Contact Head Pro Ben for info.

The FGA AGM will be held 30 October, 6 for 6:30pm.

Closing rounds of the Club Championships will be on 19/20 October. Saturday 26 Oct is a par event.

By Short Putt

Be Seen

October 18, 2019 by Maggi Barnard

Fashions on the Field Winners. Back: Melissa Parslow, Mitchell Andrews & Katie Ralph. Front: Stella Bull & Tui Rivera.

Major sponsor Tim Redfern from Lachlan Ready Mix and his grandson.

Members of Forbes Jockey Club hard at work on the day.

Winner of 2018 Lachlan Ready Mix Forbes Spring Cup, Ken Dunbar, being presented with the cup by repre- sentatives of the Forbes Jockey Club & majors sponsors Lachlan Ready Mix & Independent Cement & Lime.

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