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Boscars Judging Finalised

December 6, 2018 by Maggi Barnard

The wait is almost over with judging for the Boscars having been completed last Sunday. “Judges were really pleased with the number of entries and quality of the submissions. Some categories saw as many as 12 entries which does make judging a challenge. Finalists will be announced in the near future,” said Michael Jelbart, Boscars Committee Chairman.

The committee is pleased to welcome young entrepreneurs Sam Johnson and Jim Honner from ‘Thank A Farmer For Your Next Meal’. This brand aims to further promote Australian agriculture and Australian primary producers through pictures to close the gap between producer and consumer and city and bush.

Tickets for the Gala event go on sale on the 10th December and will be available online. “The Midsummer Night’s Dream theme will be carried throughout the event and it is promising to be spectacular,” said Michael.

The Gala Dinner event will be held at the Forbes Services Memorial Club on Friday, 8th February 2019.

“The Gala Dinner will be under the magical theme of Midsummer Night’s Dream – a whimsical theatrical theme!” said Michael. “We are delighted to be working with 123 Tix for this event and will be publicising the link for ticket purchases on social media soon,” added Michael.

The committee meet fortnightly to ensure that the plans for the Gala Boscars event are well on track.

If you would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact either Fiona Ferguson of the Forbes Business Chamber on 0407 380 936 or Cheryl Newsom, Media Liaison, on 0411 211 065.

Race Towards Christmas Carnival

December 6, 2018 by Maggi Barnard

Plans are well underway for the Forbes Christmas Carnival taking place on Friday, 14th December from 5pm to 9pm. Some very exciting stalls, activities and food is expected this year.

The committee is also very excited to introduce a “Water in the Bucket” relay race that will be judged by the Fire Brigade. “Come along and try your luck with your friends, sports team or interest group. You must nominate a team of two people at SportsPower in Rankin Street. It is a fun and easy race,” said Ian Bown. “And there is a $100 ‘Why Leave Town’ (WLT) card for the winning team,” Ian added.

Swimmer’s Shoulder Part 2

December 6, 2018 by Maggi Barnard

Shoulder impingement during swimming is largely due to dynamic muscle imbalances and biomechanical faults. Dynamic muscle imbalances can be addressed by strengthening exercises for the rotator cuff and scapular stabilisers, together with stretches for the muscles at the back of the shoulder.

One good exercise is to stand facing a wall with your arm raised to shoulder height and elbow straight. Hold a tennis ball to the wall by leaning through your shoulder and pinch your shoulder blades together. Roll the ball in small circles for 15 seconds first clockwise then counter clockwise until you become fatigued or two minutes, whichever comes first.

Biomechanical faults can be addressed by correcting your swim technique. Achieving good symmetrical body rotation through the development of an efficient bilateral breathing pattern helps to avoid shoulder impingement during the catch and pull through phase of the freestyle stroke.

If you already have shoulder pain it may be helpful to shorten your stroke and avoid the use of hand paddles. Hand placement during entry to the water should also be monitored. Instead of entering thumb first change your technique to enter with a flat hand or fingertip first. This is made easier by avoiding reaching across your midline. A thumb first entry works the shoulder internal rotators excessively and when multiplied by approximately 3200 strokes per hour contributes heavily to the muscle imbalance of strong internal rotators and weak external rotators causing shoulder impingement.

Most swimmers pull through with a straight arm or dropped elbow. This loads the shoulder muscles excessively rather than utilising the larger and stronger muscles of the chest and upper back. Making these simple changes can help you achieve many hours of pain free swimming.

For the fitness of you

Linda Reilly

Forbes Lions Youth Of The Year Quest

December 6, 2018 by Maggi Barnard

The Forbes and District Lions Club held the annual Youth of the Year Quest at the Forbes Services Memorial Club last Tuesday.

There were four participants this year from three of the district high schools. The participants were Jamie Mitton from Red Bend Catholic College, Faith Hanstock from Parkes High School and Joel Hall-Mathews and Chloe Hill from Parkes Christian School.

Each of the participants submitted a detailed application outlining their school studies, community involvement and sporting achievements among other things.

During the afternoon the participants were interviewed by the panel of three judges, namely Rebecca Ayres from the National Australia Bank (national sponsor), Nina Hooper from Forbes Shire and Amy Shine, Director of Forbes Pre School.

The evening saw each participant answer two impromptu questions and then present a five minute speech on a subject they are passionate about. Judges Chairperson, Amy Shine congratulated each participant on their presentations and performance during the interviews and announced Jamie Mitton from Red Bend Catholic College as the club final winner.

Jamie now goes on to the Zone final next year and will be supported along the way by her parents and members of the Forbes and District Lions Club.

More exciting news on youth affairs from the Lions Club is an agreement with the Forbes High School to form a Leos Club at the school. Leos Clubs at High Schools are formed by the school with Lions Club support and funding. They are open to students at the school from the age of 12 to 18.

The Leos Club gives students the opportunity to do voluntary community service in a structured environment and each club elects their own President, Secretary, Treasurer and Board Members. There is also a school coordinator appointed and a member of the local Lions Club is nominated as their mentor. They have leadership training available and there are a variety of programs and awards they can be involved in, along with any projects they may come up with as a club.

If any parents of Forbes High School students feel they may benefit from this program please either contact Pamela McConnell at the Forbes High School or Peter Bright from the Forbes and District Lions Club on 0419 463 803.

Forbes Has It All For You This Christmas

December 6, 2018 by Maggi Barnard

There is no place like Forbes to get all your Christmas jobs done at any of the participating businesses of the Find It In Forbes This Christmas promotion.

Your One Stop Fashion Shop

Little Extras Lifestyle is a boutique based in Forbes stocking a range of fashion and accessories. This gorgeous store is situated in 1 Templar Street and has a huge range of clothing, shoes, handbags, wallets, scarves, jewellery, and anything to create the perfect look for you! They are constantly on trend with women’s fashion in Forbes, drawing their inspiration from Melbourne with the latest styles, fashions and collections. All of the Little Extras Lifestyle team are extremely passionate about women’s fashion and boutique shopping both online and in Forbes. Their extensive product range allows them to cater for a variety of customers regardless of age and body shape. You are sure to find something that suits your style and will go out looking and feeling amazing. Follow them on Instagram and Pinterest! Or feel free to call them on 6851 5686.

Spectacular Eyewear And Eye Care

Eyewear Specs is a local independent optical store, providing quality eyewear and eye care in Forbes and throughout the Central West. Eyewear Specs opened its doors at 95 Rankin Street in Forbes in February 2016 and has been growing from strength to strength. To have your eyes tested or to find a pair of glasses to suit your individual financial budget visit Eyewear Specs today or call 6851 2299.

Brightening Your Smile

At Forbes Family Dentists their mission is to build long term relationships between staff and patients, so that they can provide quality customer friendly services the whole family can value and afford in a happy and healthy workplace. The Forbes Family Dentists offer a wide range of dental procedures. Call them today to book your appointment on 6851 5505 or head on over to their Facebook page. Find them in 2 Templar Street.

The Shop That Has Everything

Your award winning newsagency, News On Rankin, along with its wonderful staff welcome you to come in and see what they have available in store or shop online. You are guaranteed a friendly warm retail experience. At News On Rankin you will find business and school stationery, greeting cards, magazines, bestselling books, Lotto and scratchies, cheapest cartridges in the area and gifts. News On Rankin is now a stockist of a great range of Penny Scallan Design products. Call in today at 70 Rankin Street to see this exciting new range or reach them on 6852 1008 for further information.

Colourful Canvas Lights Up Parkes

December 6, 2018 by Maggi Barnard

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas around the Parkes Shire.

Parkes CBD was transformed into a colourful canvas of light displays as part of the Sparkles Illumination last weekend.

Parkes Shire Council’s Destination Development Manager Kelly Hendry said: “The much-loved outdoor light exhibition is designed to enhance the Shop Parkes Christmas retail campaign.”

Locals and visitors are encouraged to make the most of the late night trading opportunities to go and see the sparkling lights, or to make a night of the festivities and enjoy dining out.

“In order to make the event new and exciting, this year we have made some changes to the existing lights and added in some new locations,” said Kelly.

“Local businesses have also joined in by decorating and illuminating their businesses to spread the festive cheer.”

The illuminations and projections will sparkle every night throughout December, before being ‘All Shook Up’ in the New Year ahead of the Parkes Elvis Festival commencing on Wednesday, 9th January.

“During the Elvis Festival the illumination will enhance the bustling atmosphere of Parkes and encourage visitor circulation of the CBD.”

It all adds up to a merry and bright December in the Parkes Shire!

SNIPPETS…

December 6, 2018 by Maggi Barnard

TIME TO NOMINATE… Council is asking for nominations for 2019 Forbes Shire Citizen of the Year and Young Citizen of the Year. To download the nomination form visit: http://www.forbes.nsw.gov.au/…/comm…/australiaday-2019.aspx. Attending Australia Day celebrations this year was Steve Loane (Council’s General Manager), Michael McCormack (Riverina MP, Deputy Prime Minister), Kelsey Muller (2018 Young Citizen of the Year), Sue-anne Nixon (2018 Citizen of the Year), former mayor Graeme Miller and Philip Donato (Member for Orange).

Youth Survey reports mental health concerns is on the rise: Mission Australia have released its 2018 Youth Survey results which has revealed the rate of young people who are identifying mental health as a key national issue has doubled since 2016. Four in ten or 43% of young people identified mental health as the top issue facing Australia today. Sadly, the survey also highlights stress (43%), school or study problems (34%), and mental health (31%) as the top three personal issues of concern for young people this year. As well as addressing the top three barriers for young people trying to find work (school responsibilities (20%), lack of skills/experience (15%), and lack of jobs (12%), the survey also states close to one in 10 young people were less confident in their ability to achieve their work and study goals.

Australia Not On Track: A new United Nations (UN) report has found that Australia is not on track to meet its 2030 Paris cli mate target. “Without a credible climate policy, Australia is stuck in the barriers,” said the Climate Council’s acting CEO, Dr Martin Rice. Under the Paris Agreement, Australia promised to reduce its emissions by 26 to 28 percent by 2030. But today’s UN report says our greenhouse gas pollution levels are projected to remain at high levels rather than reducing in line with the 2030 target. “The report tells us that global carbon emissions increased in 2017 after three years of stagnation. Australia is one of the worst climate offenders. Our pollution levels have risen for three years in a row,” said Dr Rice. The goal of the Paris Agreement is to keep global temperature rise this century to well below two degrees above the level prior to mass industrialisation. “We need to phase out fossil fuels like coal and accelerate the transition to clean, low-cost renewable energy,” said Dr Rice.

Summer Scorcher On The Cards: Australia looks set to experience another angry summer, with the Bureau of Meteorology’s latest Outlook indicating the next three months are likely to be hotter than normal. The Outlook from the Bureau of Meteorology finds the chance of an El Niño forming is 70 percent, roughly triple the normal risk. An El Niño typically brings drier and warmer conditions to eastern Australia.

Impact Of Drought Clear In Latest Crop Report

December 6, 2018 by Maggi Barnard

A dry winter and poor start to spring in most cropping regions has seen forecast winter crop production fall by almost one quarter.

The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) December crop report shows crop production dropped 20 percent below the 20 year average.

Minister for Agriculture David Littleproud said the dip wasn’t unexpected and highlighted the impact of the drought on cropping. “This latest crop report confirms what farmers living and working through this drought expected,” said David.

“Harvesting of winter crops is well underway and total production is estimated to have decreased by 23 percent to 29.3 million tonnes in 2018–19. Many farmers also chose to cut crops planted for grain production for hay because of higher fodder prices.

“The story of agriculture in Australia is just add rain. I know many areas are doing it extremely tough right now but our farmers continue to be resilient,” added David.

“Despite the continued drought, winter crop production remains substantially higher than 17 million tonne crops produced in the widespread droughts of 2002-03 and 2006-07. The government is getting behind our farmers to manage through the drought, investing nearly $6 billion—growing to $7 billion over time—in new assistance and additional funding.

Just last week I introduced legislation in Parliament to create a $5 billion Future Drought Fund to build resilience and have a solid plan for the future of farming in this country.”

“The Farm Household Allowance, a payment that helps put food on the table, has helped almost 9,500 farmers and their families since it was implemented,” said David.

There is encouraging news in the report. Late spring rainfall has seen an increase in summer crop planting in Queensland and northern New South Wales, but significant follow-up rain will be needed to ensure production.

The December 2018 Australian Crop Report is available at www.agriculture.gov.au/crop-report.

Find It In Forbes Christmas Promotion And Carnival

November 29, 2018 by Maggi Barnard

This year’s Find It In Forbes Promotion and Carnival is shaping up to be one of the best. Forbes Shire Council is the AMAZING sponsor and Forbes Services Memorial Club is the Gold Sponsor this year. In addition Carpet Court is the silver sponsor for the second year. The Bronze sponsor category was introduced this year and has Central West Diesel, Little Extras and Bernardi’s.

The Christmas Carnival committee continues to work hard with a new carnival layout and the introduction of new stalls into the market scene. “This year’s mechanical entertainment includes the Karaitiana’s giant jumping castle and tea-cups ride. Hector the mechanical bucking bull will be travelling from Woodstock for the event,” said Chairperson Marg Duggan.

There is a lot more for kids to do such as street art, giant game activities, a sandpit and water-play area and an activity tent.

For the big kids, there are lots of exciting stalls offering another shopping experience alongside the Forbes businesses. Enjoy wandering Rankin and Templar Streets and start or finish your Christmas shopping.

The committee are excited to have some of the Forbes cafe’s and food businesses open for the event. This year’s Christmas Carnival will see the introduction of Greek food, a smoking BBQ, popcorn by the Forbes Youth Group, slushies, cheesecake, coffee and a good old Aussie BBQ.

Participating businesses in Forbes have all received posters and the magic shopping tickets. The promotion began on the 19th November and will continue until the 24th December. “A timber Christmas tree identifies each participating business… where there is a tree there are dockets! Make sure you ask for your shopping tickets if you are not offered them,” added Marg.

The draws for the whole Christmas promotion are 10 x $500; 5 x $1,000; 1 x $3,000; 1 x $2,000 and 1 x $5,000 giving a total funding pool of $20,000. “There will be 10 x $500 draws on Friday, 14th December from 6:30pm onwards,” said Marg.

Please remember to support the following businesses during this busy period and use any of the major sponsors and participating businesses to redeem any of your lucky draws:

Forbes Shire Council, Forbes Services Memorial Club, Terry Bros. Carpet Court, Bernardi’s, Central West Diesel, Little Extras, Agriwest, Allure on Main, Betta Home Living, Blush Organics, Bowns SportsPower, Brons Hair Design, C & D Floor Coverings, Cahills Footwear, ChapterTwo, County Bakehouse, Flannery’s Pharmacy, Forbes Family Dentist, Forbes Small Engines, Turners Furniture One, Gottaluvit, Gunns Menswear, Helloworld, HozPotz, Jullianna Kneebone Solicitors, Ladybird, Life Pharmacy, Loomzys FishNFix, Made Of Fridays, News On Rankin, Painted Daisies, Phillip Wells Optometrist, Robbs Jewellers, The Pantry Cafe and Catering, Undercover Sleepwear, Vandenberg Hotel, Walkers AgNVet, Blue Sky Outdoors, Forbes Inn, Roylances Auto One and Eye Wear Specs.

Supporters include: Forbes Livestock, Forbes Toyota, Hazel Field Accountants, Hughes and Co, Kevin Miller Whitty Lennon & Co, McCarron Cullinane and Chudleigh, Midpro, Midwest Pest, WA Knights and BWR Accountants.

SNIPPETS…

November 29, 2018 by Maggi Barnard

CELEBRATING TIME… Forbes Shire Council is getting ready to celebrate International Day of People with Disability at the Forbes Olympic Pool on Tuesday, 4th December from 10am to 3pm. The day will be filled with pool games, face painting, water games, music, sports, free BBQ and more.

Considering Christmas lights? Think electrical safety first: As the festive season fast approaches and the decorations come out of storage, Essential Energy want those who install do-it-yourself Christmas displays to think first about some basic safety checks to prevent electrical incidents. Acting Regional Manager Northern, Jamie Warren said putting electricity safety measures in place prior to hanging decorations could provide peace of mind for a safe holiday season. “Ensure the home, garage and workshops are fitted with safety switches such as Residual Current Devices (RCD) or Earth Leakage Circuit Breakers to reduce the likelihood of electric shock,” Jamie said. When installing lights or illuminated decorations, check for damaged or frayed cords prior to use and always follow the installation instructions. Turn off power points or light switches before replacing light bulbs and minimise the use of extension leads when organising the display. “Do not cut, drill or hammer into rooftops, walls, floors or ceilings before thoroughly checking for electrical wires,” Jamie said.

Bernardi’s launch new $50,000 sponsorship program: Bernardi’s has announced their new sponsorship program ‘Building Better Communities’ which will see a total of $50,000 donated in 2019. Bernardi’s are calling on applications for the first intake of the program (running from January to June 2019) which will see $25,000 of the total awarded to beneficiaries in Forbes, Bathurst, West Wyalong, Blayney and Wagga. The second intake will begin in July 2019. The initiative is designed to get customers involved in the sponsorship process and to give them ownership over who Bernardi’s support as a business. Applications are open to all community groups and organisations and can be completed online at www.bernardis.net.au/community. Applications close on 14th December, with three beneficiaries announced shortly thereafter.

New children’s Crossing Flags for local schools: Thirty new Children’s Crossing flags have been delivered to local schools across the Parkes, Forbes and Lachlan Shire Councils. Road Safety and Injury Prevention Officer, Melanie Suitor, said: “The delivery of the new flags is part of the Councils’ Children’s Crossing Agreement Program, which are resigned every two years. The agreement sets out the roles and responsibilities of both parties (school and Council) in relation to the use of the Children’s Crossing and the flags. The Program started in 2016 after it was discovered that there was confusion about how a Children’s Crossing operates.

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