Parkes Phoenix Editor

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

SNIPPETS…

May 23, 2019 by Maggi Barnard

The Forbes Fire Station held its Open Day last Saturday. Over 400 people attended the event to take part in the festivities.

Catch of the Week winner: Thank you for sending in your great fishing pics and please keep it coming! Will Boyton was our April winner. Congratulations Will and please claim your $25 voucher prize from Loomzy’s Fish ‘n’ Fix in Forbes.

Competition: Enter our Questacon competition on page 7 to win a family pass. Closing date for the competition is 2pm on Thursday, 30th May.

A heartfelt ’thank you’: This week was a special celebration of our volunteers during National Volunteer Week. We paused to say thank you to all the volunteers who are the heart and soul of Australian communities. A special thank you to all the volunteers in our very own Forbes community!

Selling or re-homing a cat or dog? The NSW Department of Primary Industries is introducing new rules. From 1st July people selling or giving away kittens, cats, puppies or dogs, will need to include an identification number in any advertisements. The identification number can be either: a microchip number, a breeder identification number, or a rehoming organisation number. For more information visit www.dpi. nsw.gov.au/companion-animals.

Council Applauded For Supporting Small Business: Forbes Shire Council has been commended for its leadership in making it easier for local businesses to start and grow at the inaugural Small Business Friendly Councils Conference in Sydney on 16-17 May. NSW Minister for Small Business, Damien Tudehope said Forbes was one of 69 NSW councils to join business leaders, mayors and experts from across the country to plan and discuss strategies to stimulate local economies. NSW Small Business Commissioner, Robyn Hobbs congratulated Forbes Council for embracing the Small Business Friendly Councils initiative and for their commitment to supporting the growth of Forbes. Forbes Shire Council was presented with a plaque to recognise its commitment to the Small Business Friendly Councils initiative and Easy to do Business.

Contributions: If you have a story, photo for Be Seen, a Thumbs Up/Down, Letter to the Editor or Snippet we would love to hear from you! Simply email editor@forbesphoenix.com.au.

Drink Driving Penalties: As of 20th May, drivers who commit a lower-range drinkdriving offence for the first time will have their licence suspended immediately, effective for three months. This will be coupled with a significant fine (currently $561).

Our Bloke -Harley Stewart

May 23, 2019 by Maggi Barnard

How long have you been living in Forbes and what do you like most about it? I have been living in Forbes for 14 years. I like the slow lifestyle and the friendly atmosphere.
What do you currently do and what do you enjoy about it? I am enjoying retirement.

What is your favourite thing to do when you have free time? I have been running long distance all my life and still run twice per week. I have been learning French for four years. I also enjoy playing croquet and playing 500 at the Men’s Shed.

What makes you proud? My proudest moment was at the Olympic Games in Munich, watching New Zealand winning the gold medal for rowing. I was playing rugby in England and decided to go at the last moment.

If you could be an animal which one would you choose and why? I would choose a cat! You get two meals a day with snacks, a nice bed and with a few gentle purrs you get a cuddle from your carer.

What is your all-time favourite movie, song and/or book, and why? My favourite movie is “An Innocent Man” and my favourite singer is Andrea Bocelli.
Tell us about your best holiday. The best holiday for my wife and I, was taking three generations of family around the Pacific on a cruise for seven days over Christmas.

Successful Forbes Men’s Golf Open

May 23, 2019 by Maggi Barnard

The Forbes Men’s Open was played last Sunday, preceded by the 4BBB Stableford on Saturday. Both days had good fields with the Open contested by over 160 players and the 4BBB by 80 players.

The Forbes Open Overall Scratch winner, and winner of a coveted regional qualifying spot in the NSW Open, was Wil Arnold (Penrith), who finished with 70. Blade Gadd (Concord) and Reid Brown (Pymble) finished on 1-under (71), keeping it quite tense to the very end.

The B-Grade Scratch went to Paul Pymont (86) on count back. Ash Tucker earned the Handicap winner prize with a nett 69, with Terry Griffiths Handicap runner-up on 74 nett. The C-grade Scratch went to Frank Donohoe (100) also a count back. The Handicap win went to Geoff Betland on 76 nett, with Ralph Baker Handicap runner-up on 76 nett.

Many thanks to the sponsors, to the Pro Shop staff, to Beryl and Lynnie Roberts and to the many volunteers for helping to make this a very successful event.

The 4BBB Stableford on Saturday saw high-calibre results from the locals. The Scratch Stableford winners were John Betland and Peter Dawson with 42 points.

Runners-up were Mark Collits and Steve Betland with 40 points.

The Handicap Stableford winners were Ralph Baker and Graham Newport (47 points) from runners-up Stuart Thomas and Don Ridley (46 points). The ball sweep went to 42 points on count back.

The NTP’s went to: 9th – T Tisdell (Wagga Wagga); 18th – P Dawson.

The first week of the Winter 3’s competition recorded some good scores. Ash Tucker was the winner of the voucher (nett 30.5), while the ball winners (to 36 nett on c/b) were: A Tucker, R Taylor, E Coombs, B Besgrove, T Rousell, Som.

The first Junior Coaching Programme run by Pro Adrian Lees on Sunday had a good group. Spread the word to anybody you know that might like to join. Contact the Forbes Pro Shop on 6851 1554 or Adrian on 0423 356 670 for full details.

By Short Putt

Croquet Results

May 23, 2019 by Maggi Barnard

Week Ending 18th May

There was a full quota of players for our Tuesday’s golf croquet with some very close games. One of the better games was between Tony Thomson and Ken Styles who defeated Evelyn Mahlo and Colleen Liebich. There were only three winners of their three games; they were Kevin Rubie, Bill Scott and Neville Spry.

On Saturday, one game in particular that got the attention of the players was that between Anne Stewart and Kevin Rubie 14, who defeated Doreen Rogers and John Cole 13. Three of the four players were aiming to get to the finishing peg or as close to it as possible while waiting for Doreen to pass through the last peg. Anne Stewart and Kevin Rubie were trying to peg out while John Cole kept hitting them away while waiting for his partner. Anne missed the peg twice but finally hit the peg to the delight of the fellow members sitting watching.

The winners of three matches were Colleen Liebich, Jill Rubie and Barry White.

By Anne and Harley Stewart

Next Stage Growth Program

May 23, 2019 by Maggi Barnard

The Next Stage Growth Program (NSGP) is a six-month program for existing businesses wanting to accelerate and grow in sales, revenue, people, skills, knowledge, capacity, markets and more.

Led by experienced leaders in entrepreneurship, marketing and managing the growth process, business owners will assess their core business strategies and growth expectations, conduct competitive analysis with real data, develop market strategies to target profitable growth opportunities, and learn how to exploit digital and social media to build and manage customer relationships.

Come along to a free one hour presentation on Tuesday, 4th June at the Forbes Concourse (Town Hall). This event is open to businesses in the Parkes and Forbes region.

You can register for the event through: eventbrite.com.au/e/61411619808.

Welcoming Newest Residents

May 23, 2019 by Maggi Barnard

Forbes Shire Council is holding the first New Residents Welcome to Forbes Reception at the Forbes Sports and Recreation Club on 31st May. It will be a fun night for new residents to get to know a little bit more about the community as well as meet the Councillors and local organisations from the Shire.

The event will be a casual get together with drinks and light refreshments and a casual game of barefoot bowls.

“Many of those burning questions can be answered. It will also give people an opportunity to talk with others who are in the same boat,” said Forbes Mayor, Phyllis Miller.

This will be a biannual event. Call Jolene Jones by Wednesday, 29th May on 6850 2300 or email community@forbes.nsw.gov.au to book your spot.

Catch of the Week

May 23, 2019 by Maggi Barnard

Nic Jones with his dad Jason, caught this Cod in the Lachlan River.

Stop! Beware Of Scams!

May 23, 2019 by Maggi Barnard

In recent times, local IT shop Steele Technology has seen a surge in the number of scam victims of home users as well as businesses.

They are urging people to really think before acting, especially when you receive a call wanting access to your computer or regarding your internet.

If it doesn’t sound right, ask for a case number, tell them you will call them back, but do not call the number they provide. Look up the number on your last invoice or Google it.

The same principle applies to emails, or more recently a letter with a call back number on it. Ensure the sender is who they say they are. Never click on an invoice or link without being 100 percent sure it is correct. If you do click on a link and it takes you to a website, never enter any details!

Be sure that you have working, anti-virus protection or seek help to ensure your device is not corrupted. If you have provided your bank details, inform your bank. If you have provided someone with your password, change that password as well as for anything else you use the same password for.

Report any such incidents to scamwatch.gov.au

Treating Dry Winter Skin

May 23, 2019 by Maggi Barnard

Winter months in cold climates can be a recipe for dry, itchy, angry skin.

Winter-dry skin isn’t your fault. There’s a vicious cycle at work. It’s a combination of dry winter air, and the skin that’s right under your nose, your face, and your hands. Actually, it’s covering the surface of your entire body.

The uppermost layers of your skin are called the stratum corneum, and they’re what’s inside, while keeping out bad elements from the environment.
This stratum corneum, is made from about 10-15 micrometres of dead-cell skin. These outermost layers play an important part in keeping natural moisture inside the skin.

But when the humidity drops, and winter chill creeps in, the outside air is drier. Then, making matters worse, we use radiators and heaters to stay warm inside, drying out those environments, too.

Our stratum corneum starts to dry out, opening up the skin’s natural barrier. That’s when we start getting dry, itchy skin.

The most important thing you can do for your skin is to moisturize it. Keep the temperature of your winter showers warm, not hot. When you step out of a hot shower, water evaporates quickly, taking with it some of the moisture on the surface of your skin.

That’s why it’s more important to keep showers short during the cold winter months and to apply moisturiser straight after showering or bathing as it helps trap in moisture.

If you’re just dealing with problem skin, eczema or dermatitis, Flannery’s Pharmacy has a great range of products.

Call in and ask one of the friendly, experienced team members for advice on dry skin this winter.

Kings Of Country Return To Australia

May 23, 2019 by Maggi Barnard

Direct from the USA and after sell out shows in North America, Abstract Entertainment is proud to announce the return of The Kings of Country tour – playing across the east coast of Australia from May 2019 and bringing back the music of Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson and John Denver.

Phillip Bauer as Johnny Cash has been recreating the sound and the look since 1985. This with Phillip’s uncanny natural resemblance and his stage presence leaves his audiences spellbound as he recreates the era of Jackson, Folsom Prison Blues and all the songs that made Johnny Cash the King of Country music.

Michael Moore as the outlaw, Willie Nelson, is the world’s leading Willie Tribute artist. Identifying with his music and style from an early age, Michael developed an affinity with Willie that has led to a lifelong career as a tribute performer and has seen him travel the world performing songs such as On The Road Again, Always On My Mind and To All The Girls I’ve Loved Before.

Ted Vigil as John Denver, has just been awarded the Rising Legend award by the American Country Music Association. He is an accomplished drummer and singer but has made a career performing as John Denver. He has been asked to perform at John Denver’s own Windstar Foundation on two occasions – a unique honour for the Denver fan and tribute artist. Audiences will hear the songs we most remember – Take Me Home, Country Road, Annie’s Song, Thank God I’m A Country Boy and also many more.

The Kings of Country show is a unique opportunity to experience the music of three amazing artists in one night.

Get your tickets by going to www.abstractentertainment.net. Tickets on sale now!

Parkes Phoenix Editor

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