Parkes Phoenix Editor

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

Our Bloke

July 13, 2017 by Maggi Barnard

Marc Churchill

How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like about living here?
I’ve lived in Forbes for almost a year, and like the people here and the working opportunities.

Where do you work and what do you enjoy most about your work?
I work at Turners Furniture One, and am completing a traineeship for Certificate III in retail. I enjoy meeting people and helping custom- ers with their furniture choices.

What do you do to unwind after work and on weekends? When I get home from work I relax and play a couple of games of pool with my Mum. On weekends, I enjoy working on cars with family and friends.

What are you really good at? I’m a competitive Muay Thai Kick Boxer. I’m also good at online video games.

If you could have a super power, what would it be? Probably shape shifting.

What is your pet hate? People who post absolutely everything on social media.

What was your best holiday ever?
Camping at Nelligen as it was with all my friends and family. Sometime soon I’ll visit all the theme parks at Queensland.

Meniscus Tears Part 2

July 13, 2017 by Maggi Barnard

Whether due to trauma or degenerative changes a torn meniscus will often present with pain and swelling in the knee joint and difficulty straightening the knee. Sometimes there may also be a history of painful clicking or locking. Manual testing and MRI can confirm the diagnosis of a meniscus tear.

Whenever possible, physiotherapy is considered the first line of treatment when there are symptoms of a meniscal tear. This involves strengthening exercises, icing to reduce swelling and avoiding activities that put pressure on the joint such as pivoting, squatting or repetitive bending of the knee.

One of the main functions of the knee joint meniscus is to absorb shock. Luckily, the muscles around the knee also function as shock absorbers. Research has shown that as muscle strength around the knee in- creases bone stress decreases and there- fore pain and dynamic stability improve.

If, after a few weeks of conservative management, pain and dysfunction are still present your doctor may recommend surgery. This is usually day surgery and involves arthroscopic repair or removal of the torn piece of cartilage. As part of the recovery process the muscles around the knee must be strengthened in order to minimise sec- ondary degenerative changes.

If osteoarthritis is also present in the affected knee, as is often the case with degenera- tive meniscus tears, surgical treatment may not provide the pain relief or return to optimal function normally expected of arthroscopic repair. In fact the research indicates that arthroscopic surgery for this population offers no advantage over physiotherapy for relief of symptoms or improvement in function.

For the fitness of you. Linda Reilly

Snippets…

July 13, 2017 by Maggi Barnard

Visit Questacon and join the epic journey into the sky and beyond! Above and Beyond is the ultimate interactive and multisensory flight exhibition celebrating the power of innovation to make dreams take flight. From flying cars and supersonic planes to space elevators and mega-rock- ets, Above and Beyond takes you faster, further and higher for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Design and test-fly your own supersonic jet. Pilot a drone into the eye of a hurricane to measure nature’s fury. Spread your wings and experience flight as a bird or a futuristic wing-flapping aircraft. Or take an elevator ride to the edge of space.

Packed with fun interactive challenges, vehicle concept models and prototypes, immersive media presentations, and inspir- ing stories, this thrilling exhibition invites you to experience what it takes to make the ‘impossible’ possible. Presented by Boeing in collaboration with NASA, Above and Beyond makes one thing very clear; the sky was never the limit.

Discussions on local tourism: The Forbes Business Chamber met with Forbes Shire Council to discuss the tour- ism opportunities for Forbes and surrounds. The Business Chamber is keen to support, develop and promote events to bring more visitors to the region. Council’s Penelope McGufficke will attend the AGM of the Forbes Business Chamber on the 13 July 2017 to share details of developments. The Annual General Meeting of the Forbes Business Chamber is being held upstairs at the Forbes Inn.

#Montefamous Review
Future Creature Vol 2
Vol 2 is Future Creature’s second EP. The duo of Matt and Eliana have blended Rock, Electronic and Pop genres, to create a wonderfully mastered EP that explores themes of life, loss, relationships and so- cial isolation.

Driving rock beats and powerful guitar riffs are interspliced with a strong electron- ic polish that, along with pop vocals, give Vol 2 a unique quality that will have you hit- ting the repeat button.

Each time you listen to Vol 2 you will find a new level of stunning complexity and beauty. It is a perfect reflection of what the blending of genres can create. I highly recommend Future Creature’s Vol 2.

Forbes Ladies Win Cannon Merritt Trophy

July 13, 2017 by Maggi Barnard

As defending champions two years ago, the Forbes Ladies Bowls Club hosted this year’s Cannon Merritt Trophy in Forbes last week.

The 2016 event had to be cancelled because of the devastating floods that struck our region last September.

Three teams of triples played 21 ends against three teams from Parkes. Our bowlers did extremely well, winning two rinks and only losing one point on the third.

In the end, it was a well-deserved win to Forbes on 64, beating Parkes on 40 points. Well played everyone.

Mayoral Notes

July 13, 2017 by Maggi Barnard

Last week, almost 150 people attended a community meeting about the independent living units and the future plans of Jema- long Residential Village. If you missed the event and want to know more, contact Jenny on 1800 551 834 or email marketing@ chcs.com.au

Last Saturday I helped launch the book, Yindyamarra, at the Forbes Services Memorial Club. I was present at the film launch in November, so it was great to be involved in unveiling the book, and support these important works, which recognise and promote our local Indigenous culture.

The purchase of the former Lachlan Vintage Village site settled last Friday and Council is engaging a consultant to create a master plan for the site. This will involve extensive public consultation, which will begin at the end of this month.

The quarterly Community Newsletter has been delivered to households and busi- nesses in the Forbes Shire this week. We hope you like the new format, and invite you to let us know your thoughts by contacting Communications Officer Amy Millerd on 6850 2361.

Tomorrow night, Maureen and I will attend the Rotary Changeover Dinner at Garema Hall. On Sunday I will attend the Mixed Bowls Carnival Presentation.

All are welcome at the July Council meeting next Thursday from 1pm. Councillors and I are also happy to discuss local matters with community members at any time. Check our website www.forbes.nsw.gov.au for contact information, or visit our Administration Office.

Enjoy your weekend Mayor, Graeme Miller

Deadline Extended For BOSCARS

July 13, 2017 by Maggi Barnard

You still have time to get your entries in for the BOSCARS! The original deadline of the 10 July has been extended by two weeks, making the 24 July the final day for submissions.

The committee has taken on board that businesses and their staff are under pressure due to the end of financial year and school holidays. BOSCARS Committee member, Stevie Morrison said, “The Committee and the NSW Business Chamber understand how hectic this time of the year is for all involved and have offered their full support for the extension.”

Stevie urged businesses to enter the awards. “Just writing a submission enables you to review what your business has achieved during the year,” she said.

The 2017 Business Awards will be judged by seven independent business leaders from across the State.

Like last year, several award categories are aligned with the NSW Business Cham- ber Awards. Winners of those categories can elect to progress directly as finalists to the 2018 Western NSW Business Awards without reapplying.

For information, or if you have problems with your submission, please call Vicky Sec- combe on 02 6311 2203 or email Vicki on Vicki.Seccombe@nswbc.com.au

Local Kids Make Positive Connections At Camp

July 6, 2017 by Maggi Barnard

How much fun would it be to spend three days with more than 100 other year 5 students, messing about in the great outdoors?

Last month, 114 local kids got to find out when they enjoyed three days of adventure, skill development, and outdoor learning at NSW Sport and Recreation Camp Lake Burrendong.

The camp is an annual event under Forbes Shire Council’s Positive Connections program, which began in 2011 and is supported by Evolution Mining.

Council and Evolution Mining partnered with Forbes North Public, Forbes Public, Bedgerabong Public and St Laurence’s Primary Schools to provide the subsidised excursion, which ran from 21-23 June.

The Lake Burrendong Camp provides the students with a range of challenges and ac- tivities that promote key learning and com- plements the curriculum.

The students develop skills in communication, problem solving, cooperation, negotiation, and respect, and an appreciation of the natural environment and sustainability.

Forbes Shire Council’s Youth Development Assistant Clarissa Stewart described it as a chance for the students to experi- ence the outdoors in a fun, active and inclusive setting. “They can step out of their comfort zones, learn, challenge, grow and develop,” she said.

Mayor Graeme Miller said the camp is a great way for students to build relationships with other students before transitioning into high school.

“Lake Burrendong offers students a great experience, and with the help of Evolution Mining and the schools, Council is pleased to support it,” he said.

By Rochelle Bright

Ian Simpson And Co. Continue To Expand

July 6, 2017 by Maggi Barnard

Just six months after Ian Simpson and Co. announced their new office in Condobolin, they are celebrating another major achievement. The company has joined forces with Tara Kelly, who recently took over the McCarron Cullinane and Chudleigh residential business.

The arrangement has seen the entire portfolio of rental properties and residential sales listings from McCarron Cullinane and Chudleigh transfer over to Ian Simpson and Co.

Tara has taken on the role of Director of Property Management, along with manag- ing the Ian Simpson and Co. business.

“This has been a long process but we couldn’t be more excited, not only for our company but what this means for our cli- ents,” said Ian, who has worked in Forbes real estate for the past ten years.

“Landlords and tenants now have a completely devoted property management division of Ian Simpson and Co., which will bring a service second to none,” he said.

The service includes careful selection of tenants, thorough in-going and out-going condition reporting, and quarterly routine in- spections, combined with leading property management software and utilising the lat- est technology to effectively record activity for each property.

Director and Licensee, Tara Kelly, oversees all Property Management matters to ensure all legal and ethical obligations are met and clients receive exceptional service at all times.

“My passion for real estate is the driving force behind my success as an agent. I am extremely proud to now be in a position of owning my own business and working with such a dynamic team,” said Tara.

“We don’t only offer our services in Forbes and Condobolin. We service the entire Central West with listing and managements already in place at Grenfell, Parkes, Eugowra, Canowindra,” she said.

Tara began working in the real estate industry in 1997, starting as Property Man- ager in Dubbo. She later worked in sales for Ian Simpson, before becoming Property Sales Manager at McCarron Cullinane Chudleigh.

Ian Simpson and Co. is a tight knit, hard-working community. They pride themsevles on working for their clients as much as they can, striving to be the best in all facets of the real estate industry.

Ian is a Licensed Stock & Station Agent, Real Estate Agent and an Accredited Auc- tioneer. He has won many awards for ru- ral property marketing innovation, and is committed to providing a professional and specialist service to clients both locally and further afield.

Contact Ian Simpson, Tara Kelly or any of the team at Forbes on 6851 1911 or Condobolin on 6895 4347.

Forbes Croquet

July 6, 2017 by Maggi Barnard

The cold weather hasn’t deterred local Cro- quet members. The Club still has plenty of players arriving each day for some good scoring games. Most of the strong scores are coming from newer members, so a big pat on the back for everyone.

Congratulations to Joan Littlejohn and Veva MacCullagh, who scored hat tricks at Golf Croquet last Tuesday. Congratulations also to John Cole, Dorothea Croker, Col- leen Liebich, Evelyn Mahlo, Bob Murray, Kevin Rubie, Harley Stewart, Ken Styles, and John Allegri, with two wins each.

Aussie Saturday 1st July

Depite the sub-zero night temperatures, Saturday turned on the sunshine for some great croquet. It was lovely to see mem- bers Elvy and John back from their holiday. John turned up inspite of battling the flu, which proves that you can’t keep a good croquet player down.

Members with three winning games were Dorothea Croker, Alec Todd and Lyn Sim- monds. John Allegri, Cherylin Cole, Veva MacCullagh, Bob Murray, Libby Smart, Harley Stewart and Barry White each came up with two wins.

Question of the Week

July 6, 2017 by Maggi Barnard

This year’s NAIDOC theme is Our Languages Matter. How can we help preserve Indigenous languages in Australia?

Di Baker: It would be great to see explanations of place names and street names in the local Aboriginal language.

Janet Callaghan: I’d like to see Aboriginal languages offered as subjects at school.

Melissa Lennane: Maybe on local radio stations announcers could say good morning and good afternoon in the local Aboriginal language as well as English?

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