Flannery’s Pharmacy is getting a complete face lift for the first time since 1994. “We are very excited to be getting a brand new store,” said Manager Debbie Prior. She said since the merger of Flannery’s and Michael’s Amcal Pharmacy 12 years ago and the move to Rankin Street, the shop had never had an update. “We are putting in automatic doors in front and for the back door at the moment, and next week we will start with a complete new
refit inside. This will include three new consultation rooms for professional services and a nurses clinic room.”

While the new fixtures and fittings are being done, business will be done from half a store. “We apologise for any inconvenience this might cause, but hope customers will see the benefit of the new shop when it is all done by early December,” said Debbie. Once all the work is done, the new shop will be launched with an exciting range of new Christmas stock.

With the advent of summer combined with the big rains we have experienced during winter, it is time to think about ensuring that your fly screens are in place and don’t need repairing. Mosquitoes will be prevalent, as you have already experienced, and more so than in other years. It is best to get in early to make sure they don’t become a major annoyance. There is nothing worse than a mozzie flying around your head at night.

JD’s Glass and Glazing are only a call away. They can give you a measure and quote and have fly screens installed within a couple of weeks. Security doors are a necessity for summer too, and while you are at it, look at replacing your shower screen too. At JD’s they have a large range to choose from. Call JD’s Glass and Glazing today on 6851
1402.

Forbes and other flood ravaged communities in the Central West have been thrown a life-line with $13 million from the NSW Government to provide immediate funding relief for councils to fix local roads destroyed by floodwater. Forbes is among the five most affected Local Government Areas that will receive $1 million each. The other councils are Lachlan, Parkes, Bland and Hilltops. Deputy Premier Troy Grant and Minister for Roads and Freight Duncan Gay were in the region last week and announced an additional $1 million to investigate options to improve flood resistance of the Newell Highway at Tichborne to keep the highway open during heavy flood events. “Some local government areas are experiencing the wettest conditions in decades with significant road detours in place and some likely to be there for weeks,” Troy said.

Minister Gay said he had inspected roads across the region and met with local councils and it was clear the repair of the council road network was a priority. “The task to repair the network is going to be a big one – with the base under many of the roads completely saturated,” Duncan said.

The Orange Wine Region has a lot to celebrate: 20 years of being a certified wine region, fantastic vintages, high ratings in the Halliday Wine Companion and a number of wines winning ten trophies at wine shows around NSW recently. The Festival has over 90 events. The tasting event at the Showground Pavilion on Friday, 14th October has a record of 328 entries. The wines will be matched with delicious food prepared by The Agrestic Grocer. Don’t forget Wine Central, Monday to Thursday at the Union Bank from 5.30pm for a free tasting of a range of varieties.

A new event is the Mixed Dozen Portraits of the Winemakers of Orange, at The Barracks Galleries & Studios on Peisley Street. There is the inaugural Vino Velo – cycle two of the region’s wine trails, finishing with lunch at a winery. Joins thousands at the Orange Wine Festival Wine and Food Night Market on Friday, 21st October at Robertson Park. Visit the website www.orangwinefestival.com.au for more information or download the full program http://www.emagcloud.com/brandorange/OrangeWineFestival2016/

The Bernardi Group is once again calling on applications for their Community Benefits Program, which will see the funds awarded to three community groups. For every product purchased at Bernardi’s, a percentage of the price is donated to the program with the 2015-2016 figure totalling in excess of $6,000.

CEO, Joseph Bernardi, says he is thrilled to be offering the grant which will mean a lot to the beneficiaries. “Grants like this can be of huge benefit to small charities and organisations who are working towards specific projects.”
The Community Benefit application forms can be obtained by emailing sarah@bernardigroup.com.au. It only requires 250 words about what the funds will be put towards.

Applications close on 14th October, with the beneficiaries announced shortly thereafter. The announcement comes at a busy time with Bernardi Group currently upgrading their Forbes store to revitalise their retail presence and provide further choice to local shoppers.

Known as Tyreright Forbes, Jamie Walsh and his team have had an amazing, and challenging year in the first 12 months in business. When Jamie started the business, he had one employee, Ben Faber, and with his partner Natalie, they have all supported each other to make the business what it is today.

The business is constantly growing and expanding, and now services not only the local Forbes area, but also towns within a 200km radius, including Wyalong, Condobolin, Euabalong, Bogan Gate, Gooloogong, Cowra and all places in between. Now the business has what is called a Rapid Response Unit, which is designed to assist the team meet the varying needs of their customers and respond in a quicker timeframe. This consists of a 4WD with a service body and they can now get to places other vehicles can’t.

In addition, Tyreright has grown the mechanical side of its business, to include basic vehicle services, brake checks or upgrading of suspension in all vehicles. Tyreright can also provide a vehicle registration check, so Tyreright is now essentially a ‘one stop rego shop’, enabling customers to get everything done on their vehicles under the one roof.

With the recent flooding in and around Forbes, and the predicted wet harvest for the summer, Tyreright has once again adapted to meet the needs of their rural customers. They have sourced and can now supply Clip-On Duals for all headers to help make the wet harvest ahead a bit easier and more of a reality. If you are thinking that you will need these for harvest, get in early and give Jamie and the boys a call to order. The benefits are that they will increase your tractor’s footprint and traction and give extra floatation, reducing ground pressure in soft or boggy conditions, with less damage to crops and pasture.

Tyreright is a Finalist in Excellence in Business Ethics for the Forbes Business Chamber Boscar Awards.

Voting for The Boscars People’s Choice awards was open during the month of September via paper voting coupons and online. The response from the community was fantastic and after tallying the votes, the following finalists have been announced, listed in alphabetical order.
Tradie of the Year
• John Burton, DI4U
• Abe Duggan, Abe Duggan Plumbing
• Troy Howe, Troy Howe Electrical
• Craig Myers, G & J Blow Building Contractors
• Tina Parslow, Sephora the Beauty Studio
• Shane Percy, Forbes Small Engine Specialists
Most Popular Business
• 126 Beauty
• Forbes Medical Imaging
• Forbes Small Engine Specialists
• Frank Spice Autos
• John Davis Motors
• McCarron Cullinane Chudleigh
• News on Rankin
• St George Bank
Tickets for the Gala Dinner on Friday 28 October 2016 are selling quickly and there is less than a week to go before ticket sales close on Wednesday 12 October. Book online today via www.forbesboscars.com.au

Forbes has a new Mayor after Councillor Graeme Miller was elected at the first meeting of the newly elected Council last Thursday. Former Mayor, Councillor Phyllis Miller, who was the first person elected to the council, contested the position. There were also two nominations for the position of Deputy Mayor with Councillor Grant Clifton winning the vote over Councillor Jeff Nicholson.

“This is a great privilege which I will treat with 100% respect,” said Councillor Miller after his election. Councillor Clifton said he was humbled to be in the position as he had not been on the Council very long. “I appreciate all
the support and will do my bit to support Graeme.”

After a busy submission period, entries for The Boscars Business Awards closed last month. Since then the independent judges, seven business leaders from around the State, have been assessing and scoring the entries according to criteria set by the NSW Business Chamber.

We would like to say a big thank you to all who entered, feedback from the judges is that the standard of entries was excellent and every entrant should be very proud of their submission and their business. This is particularly notable given this is the first time the local Forbes awards have been aligned with the NSW Business Chamber awards and judged according to their benchmark standards and criteria.

It is now time to announce the finalists, those who scored highly in their category and are in the running for the award. The finalists for each category are as follows, listed in alphabetical order.
Excellence in Business Ethics**
• Acheson’s Home Timber and Hardware
• Anytime Fitness Forbes
• Central West Glazing
• Forbes Preschool
• HE Silos Forbes
• Tyreright Forbes
Excellence in Innovation**
• Forbes Learning Ladder
• HE Silos Forbes
Excellence in Small Business (under 20 employees)**
• Central West Glazing
• Forbes Preschool
• Forbes Small Engine Specialists
• Green Homes Australia Lachlan Valley
• John Davis Motors Forbes
• Life Pharmacy Forbes
• McCarron Cullinane Chudleigh
Excellence in Business (20 or more employees)**
• Flannery’s Pharmacy
• Forbes Learning Ladder
• Forbes Medical Imaging
• HE Silos Forbes
Employer of Choice**
There was one entrant in this category who qualified for finalist status, so they will be announced on the evening as the winner.
Apprentice or Trainee of the Year
• Dylan Hennock, Forbes Smash Pty Ltd
• Grace Quirk, Woolerina
• Tahlia Toohey, Forbes Learning Ladder
Employee of the Year
• Craig Dwyer, John Davis Motors Forbes
• Beryl Milton, Forbes Learning Ladder
• Chenoa Sanderson, Bernardi Group
• Amy Shine, Forbes Preschool
• Amanda Stibbard, ANZ
• Amy Townsend, Anytime Fitness Forbes
Young Entrepreneur (age 18 – 35)**
• Adam Chudleigh, McCarron Cullinane Chudleigh
• Jamie Brown, Central West Glazing
• Jason Hopkins, Green Homes Australia Lachlan Valley
• Samantha Leonard, Forbes Smash Pty Ltd
• Gabrielle Miller McMillan, News on Rankin
Business Leader of the Year (age 36+)**
• Justin Roylance, Roylance’s Auto One
• Amy Shine, Forbes Preschool

** Winners of these categories proceed as a finalist to the 2017 Western NSW Business Awards, subject to meeting the terms and conditions of the NSW Business Chamber.

The overall winner, Business of the Year, will be awarded to the most outstanding business which has demonstrated excellence across all areas of operation, selected from the winners of all categories.