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Commercial Property In Prime Spot

June 1, 2017 by Maggi Barnard

This 2,023m2 commercial zoned property at 23 Dowling Street is on the western side of Dowling Street in the northern portion of Central Business District of Forbes. It is also located near the BP service station, a building supply shop, Holden and Nissan dealer- ship, McDonalds, Caltex service station and other businesses in a high traffic area.

The location is fit for any type of business looking to develop with prominent highway frontage. The property is fenced with rear lane access and cement footpath at the front.

Council DA approved and traffic plan completed, for a car wash, details of which are available.

Access is available via Dowling Street, which is a two lane bitu- men sealed road carriageway with concrete kerb and gutter and concrete footpath in

Services available include electricity, town water , sewer, natural gas and telephone.

An open tour will take place tomorrow from 11:00am to 12:00pm. This is an opportunity to look at the block, get some more informa- tion and ask any questions you might have.

Individual inspections can also be arranged by contacting Ian Simpson on 0417 468 565.

An auction will take place on Saturday, 24th June onsite at 23 Dowling Street. Registrations commence at 9:30am, and the auc- tion starts at 10:00am sharp.

Bidders can register as a phone bidder or register and bid on the day in person.

The vendors of this property need to make a sale and will con- sider all offers prior to auction.

Located on the Newell Highway, Forbes attracts customers from far reaching Western NSW and visitors from all over the state.

Call Ian Simpson on 0417 468 565.

Do You Want To Join Council’s Advisory and Working Groups?

June 1, 2017 by Maggi Barnard

Forbes Shire Council is seeking expressions of interest from the community to join Council’s advisory and working groups.

These groups provide recommendations to Council to inform its decision making on the special interest issues of heritage, tourism, access (disability) and Forbes Aerodrome.

Under the new Section 355 committee structure, these groups will report back to one of the five core committees of Community and Places, Natural Environment, Leadership, Enterprise or Infrastructure.

These groups may from time to time undertake projects in conjunction with, or on behalf of, Council. General Manager Danny Green said these groups would allow Council to utilise the skills and experience of residents towards achieving the targets identified by the com- munity through the Forbes Shire “Our Community Strategic Plan 2017-2027”.

If you would like to join one of the groups, contact Council’s Senior Administration Officer, Kylie Grayson, on 6850 2305 for a nomination form.

Expressions of interest close at 5pm on Friday, 23rd June and can be emailed to forbes@forbes.nsw.gov.au or mailed to the General Manager, Forbes Shire Council, PO Box 333, Forbes NSW 2871.

Where Did You Learn About Money?

June 1, 2017 by Maggi Barnard

Sadly, there is not much focus on financial education when we are growing up. Most of us get our money skills from a combination of what we learned from our parents and a lifetime of trial and error.

With no disrespect to my parents or anyone else’s, the reality is that most of them had little idea of what they were doing because no one ever taught them how to manage money. So, watching them work their way through trial and error isn’t a great start and then we’re left to do the same. It isn’t a great recipe for success when you only have a limited time that you’ll be earning an income.

So, this is an intervention. Money shouldn’t be a taboo topic, it should be something we’re all clued up about, something we all have a strong concept of and an understanding of what our options are.

It’s your life and your income. It’s not my job to tell you how you should spend either. What I do want to do, however, is help you do it with your eyes open so that you can be making informed decisions about your money, not guessing which way to go and hoping for the best via trial and error.

Financial education is your path to understanding money and understanding money is your key to making the most of what you learn.

Cheers, Daniel

(Daniel McGregor is a founding partner of Wealth Train, an Australian Financial Services Licence Holder (474966) empowering Australians with finan- cial education. Any advice given is general in nature and readers should seek their own professional ad- vice before making any financial decisions.)

Entries Double In Cycling Event

May 25, 2017 by Maggi Barnard

Entries for the Forbes Flatland Cyclo Sportif last weekend doubled with about 80 riders from all over NSW competing in the two events.

Line honours in the 120km event went to Dubbo’s Michael Ticehurst averaging a blis- tering 40km/h. He was followed by Adam Coleman from Orange and Hayden Bird from MacGregor ACT. The first female fin- isher was Jennifer Short.

The 72km event was dominated by Ba- thurst cyclists with Harry Bryant in first posi- tion, Stuart Renshaw second and Thereisa Gallagher third. Local Nick Turner and Nick Field flew the Forbes flag with top ten placings.

Matthew Hancock said the club was really happy with the day and received fan- tastic feedback from riders who did not real- ise how lovely Forbes was to ride in. “They can’t wait for next year’s event.”

The club thanked the sponsors and the many volunteers who helped on the day. The profits of the day will be donated to a charity still to be decided on.

Debutantes Dance For CanAssist

May 25, 2017 by Maggi Barnard

Eight stunning young ladies and their handsome partners took to the dance floor in April to raise valuable funds for Forbes CanAssist.

They raised over $1,300 dollars running various events. John Schrader, President of CanAssist said the funds would go a long way in assisting local cancer patients and their families. Rachel Wythes choreographed the group’s dance and their performance delighted family and friends.

Ruby Markwort and Jett Peckham were the perfect flower girl and page boy as they led Kaitlyn Wright and Mitchell Ashcroft, Lillyann Mason-Spice and Kaidyn Haines, Kiah Peckham and Bradley Clifton, Maggie Wallace and Ethan Stewart, Janssen Mores and Kristian Markwort, Montana Palazzi and Ethan Markwort, Shanika Harpur and Mark Simmonds and Jada and Zeke Hartwig for the presentation ceremony.

Record Funding For 53 Forbes Applicants

May 25, 2017 by Maggi Barnard

Twenty-two community organisations in the Forbes Shire have received record funding from the last round of the Department of Social Security Volunteer Equipment Grants Program.

A combined total of $102,400 has been awarded under the Federal Government program, which is aimed at supporting not- for-profit community groups to buy badly needed equipment to support their work. Applicants can apply for up to $5,000.

On Tuesday, Forbes Shire Council hosted a free sausage sizzle for funding recipients, to celebrate the record milestone and acknowledge the hard work of community groups.

More than 30 representatives from local organisations came along to enjoy some lunch and share stories about what the grant means for them.

Forbes North Public School received $5,000, part of which will go towards air conditioning for the canteen.

“The canteen runs five days a week and the lovely ladies in there need to be in a comfortable environment. It’s a work health and safety issue,” said Laurinda Ray.

The Calarie Hall Committee also received $5,000. “You don’t know what it means for us,” said Ann Fisher. “We started out years ago making egg sandwiches to fundraise. This money will help us put heating and cooling in the hall, which will be better for people who want to use it.”

The Men’s Shed, Valley FM Community Radio, Forbes Handicraft Centre, North- side Temple, the Toy Library, the Forbes Band, and the Forbes Historic Machinery Association were also among the grant re- cipients.

Andrew Rawsthorne, Grants Officer at Forbes Council said 53 funding applications (council and community) were approved to a value of $3.2 million this financial year. Another $4 million is potentially coming our way with 38 other applications pending.

Andrew is available to help local organisations with funding applications, and can be contacted at Council on 6850 2300.

By Rochelle Bright

Friends And Fun Fuel The Food Revolution

May 25, 2017 by Maggi Barnard

Fruity faces, healthy pancakes and even kangaroo stew were available for the community to enjoy at the Forbes Food Revolution Day held last Friday at the Church in the Schoolyard.

Most of the visitors were children from lo- cal schools who came to try different foods with their friends.

They also got to dig their hands into buckets of compost with Netwaste’s Sue Clarke, and taste different kinds of olives as Marg Applebee from Landcare explained how they are grown.

Between activities, the kids lined up for spray-on tattoos, courtesy of Neighbourhood Central volunteers.

This is the fourth time organisers Lucy Pearce and Maree Yapp have run the annual event.

“I believe in teaching kids from a very young age to make healthy choices,” said Lucy, who is the local Food Revolution Am- bassador.

Maree, from Schools as Community Centres (SaCC), is passionate about food security and land care.

“I’m interested in the whole cycle of food,” she said. “And between us, we’re trying to extend the message about eating healthy right through the year.”

During May, Maree and Lucy also run Real Food Tasting sessions, which aim to encourage children between the ages of three and eight to try different fruits and vegetables.

This year, they expect to reach over 800 local children.

“We get so much feedback from parents about kids that have always refused to eat fruit or vegetables suddenly deciding that, because they’ve tried it at school with their friends, they eat fruit and vegetables now,” said Lucy.

To find out more about Food Revolution or the Real Food Tasting program visit the Facebook page, contact Maree Yapp at SaCC on 6852 3008, or Lucy Pearce on 6851 5809.

By Rochelle Bright

Show Your Heart Some Love!

May 25, 2017 by Maggi Barnard

Did you know that heart disease is the single leading cause of death in Australia?

This means that on average, one Australian dies from heart disease every 26 minutes.

Heart disease is associated with a number of factors including high cholesterol, high blood pressure and can lead to heart attacks, strokes and heart failure. Many of these signs are silent meaning there are no obvious symptoms. That is why it is important to have regular checkups with your pharmacist and GP.

There are a number of simple measures that you can take to reduce your chance of suffering the complications of heart disease, such as:
• Know your blood pressure (have it

checked regularly at the pharmacy).
• Exercise – as little as 30 minutes brisk walking, five times per week.
• No smoking – smokers are six times more likely to suffer a heart attack than non-smokers.
• Get tested for diabetes and keep it under control.
• Know your cholesterol and triglyceride levels – ask your GP.
• Eat lots of fruit and vegetables.
• Maintain a healthy weight – the higher your BMI the higher your risk of heart disease.
• So show your heart some love and don’t become a statistic!

Help us to help you avoid heart disease and get to know ‘your numbers’. Call into Flan- nery’s Pharmacy or Life Pharmacy for a blood pressure check, a cardiovascular risk assessment, quit smoking assistance and weight loss support – all of which are free during the months of May and June.

Boscars Sponsors Announced

May 25, 2017 by Maggi Barnard

Evolution Mining – Cowal will be the overall naming rights sponsor for this year’s Boscars awards. General Manager Jason Grieve said: “It is a great opportunity to con- tribute, and we are excited to be part of the event. We see it as pivotal to support local businesses in the community.”

Mayor Graeme Miller said Forbes Shire Council was proud to be a Gold Sponsor. “It is fantastic that a number of the award categories are aligned with the NSW Business Chamber regional and state awards as it furthers the opportunity to be recognised at state level, as happened with HE Silos last year,” the Mayor said.

Other sponsors include Silver Sponsor: HE Silos, Television Sponsor: WIN Television and Award Sponsors include: Roylances Auto One, Flannery’s Pharmacy, The Forbes Phoenix, Bernardis, Crowe Horwath, BEC, NSW Business Chamber, Westpac, Agriwest CRT, Walkers Ag N Vet and News on Rankin.

How Your Business Can Be The Best

With the date set for the Forbes Business Chamber Boscars gala event on 15th September, it is time to start thinking how your business can become involved. The Forbes Business Chamber will be holding an information and networking night on Wednesday 7th June at the Forbes Servic- es Club. RSVP to Marg Duggan on 0428 514 415 or register online at http://www.inxcess.com.au/boscars/

Entries for the Boscars open on 19th June and close on 10th July.

Nothing Can Dampen Local Mother’s Day Spirit

May 18, 2017 by Maggi Barnard

More than 50 people braved a chilly, wet morning in Forbes on Sunday to support the Mother’s Day Classic fundraising walk for breast cancer research.

In pink t-shirts, wigs and tutus, walkers of all ages brightened Lions Park with their smiles and enthusiasm. Many were breast cancer survivors, and others had come in honour of friends and loved ones.

When you’ve been through tougher battles, a bit of rain isn’t a problem.

“These girls are all survivors,” said organiser Yvonne Shaw, referring to her fellow volunteers. “We’re all happy to wear our pink shirts, and even if we only make ten dollars, that’s ten dollars more that can help.”

This year is the 20th anniversary of the Mother’s Day classic in Australia, which has raised over $30 million.

It is the third year of the local event, which has so far contributed over $2,000 to the cause.

One of this year’s largest donations came from the Forbes Breast Cancer Support Group, which offers support to women and men diagnosed with breast cancer.

Yvonne and fellow organiser Denise Jelbart are breast cancer survivors and mem- bers of the group, which Yvonne set up in 1992 while working as a women’s health nurse.

Yvonne was later diagnosed with the disease at the same time as her daughter, Sandra, in 1998.

Denise wants people to know local support is available. “It is a frightening thing to be diagnosed with breast cancer, but if you have the support of your family, and if you do know a group it’s good to be involved in that group. There are a lot of people out there who want to help you,” she said.

The Mother’s Day Classic is one of the group’s biggest fundraising events, and Yvonne and Denise will run it again next year, rain or shine.

By Rochelle Bright

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