Forbes Phoenix

Busy Easter Weekend Of Golf

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FOLLOW THROUGH: Greg Webb follows through on his drive watching it intently as it flies down the fairway.

There was a wealthy of golf played over the Easter weekend, with Saturday’s comp an Individual Par, sponsored by the Forbes Tuesday Golfers, and contested by 76 players. The Division 1 was close, with Phil Duke winning with a score of +2 ahead of Brad Ashton on +1. Division 2 results saw Isaac Vale (+11) the winner ahead of Lachlan Higgins (Royal Sydney) on +7.

The NTP’s went to: 9th – D Kennedy, 18th – S Betland. The 3rd hole Super Pin went to Steve Betland, making a good day for him.

The Sunday Stableford Medley had a small field. Ethel Coombs won the day with 32 points, on count back ahead of Greg Blackstock (West Wyalong). There were no NTP’s.

Monday’s Stableford Medley had quite a few more players, including some visitors. The winner was Brad Ashton (39 pts) from Max Haley (38 pts). The ball sweep went to 32 pts on count back. There were no NTP’s.

The Wallace Cup Match Play Championship Draw will be made soon, with games to commence in late April. Get your name in now if you want to play.

Head Pro Adam has organised a Taylor-Made equipment demo day on April 15, and a Mizuno equipment demo day for May 13. Contact Adam if interested – 0433 485 846.

A “Three Opens Champion”, will be played over the Forbes, West Wyalong and Condobolin Opens, with a handicap champion determined in each of three grades. Details are being circulated.

Saturday 10 April is the Monthly Medal, sponsored by ‘the Roadies’ group. Sunday has a Stableford Medley. Saturday, 17 April is the annual Kristie Carpenter Perpetual Trophy.

Happy Easter and great golfing!

By Short Putt

Diggers Swimming Results

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GLIDING CHAMP: Sasha McCarthy was successfully declared the Gliding Champ by the judges.

50 Metre Results, March 7

Heat 1: Arnold Andrews 52.45 off 53 nominated followed by Geoff Drane next with 70.92 off 70 nominated and the out of form Norm Cook with 61.83 off 56 nominated.

Heat 2: Sasha McCarthy showing how it’s done by touching in first with 62.73 from 63 nominated beating her Poppy Mark Stib-bard with 48.71 off 48 nominated and Mick Prior 48.95 from 48 nominated.

Heat 3: A very close heat with all swimmers swimming close to their times Adam Andrews touching in first with 39.08 off 40 nominated, David Stibbard next with 43.42 off 44 nominated, Andrew Burton managed 3rd despite a really nice glide 42.44 off 43 nominated and Brendon Hayes 33.80 off 34 nominated.

Glide of the week as judged went to Sasha McCarthy.

Mayoral Notes

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Did you hear the wonderful news, Forbes Hospital was named in the top 5 hospitals in country NSW. We are so proud of our staff up there and hope we can get the money for a new operating theatre to further compliment this great facility.

You may have noticed work is being done on the Rugby Club roof this week. Council is pleased to support clubs such as rugby and cricket who are made up of such a great bunch of volunteers in the community.

We have so many wonderful projects on the go at the moment like the Ninja Park, Jenny Murphy Park and Templar Street. Forbes is really showing the world, it is the place to be!

This Friday we will have the first Store Cattle Sale we’ve had in three years. We have teamed up with StockLive to offer an online bidding platform for the sale. As part of the stock sale there will be prizes awarded for the Best Presented Pen and Best Pen of Young Cattle.

Also I would like to remind everyone the Community Funding Program round is just about to close. Not-for-profit community groups and organisations can access up to $5,000 in assistance for each project as either a cash contribution, in-kind support, or a combination of both. Applications close on 28 February. The Community Funding Program is extremely competitive and funding is limited, so I encourage everyone to not leave it to the last minute to get their applications in. Our wonderful Grants Officers are there to help. Call Chelsea or Andrew on 6850 2300 Tuesday to Thursday.

Till next week. God Bless.
Your Mayor, Phyllis Miller

Be Seen

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Western Tree Care’s Susan and Mark Hodges.

 

Deputy PM and Nationals Leader Michael McCormack with wife Catherine Shaw.

 

Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party NSW MP Phillip Donato with Forbes Mayor Phyllis Miller OAM.

 

Pat Murphy and Warren Keith Baxter at the Bedgerabong Picnic Club Races.

Be Seen

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The Salvation Army Family Store team Christmas party.

 

Forbes Small Engines team Christmas party.

 

Ian Bown showing some of Sportspower’s games and sporting goods.

Croquet Catch-up

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Golf Croquet
On Tuesday, 17 November there were a total of 31 players for Golf Croquet. The winners of three games were Ray Burridge, Jenny Job, Bill Scott, Libby Smart, Danny Smith and Alex Todd. The best win of the day was 12 to 1 with Kevin Rubie and Mal Smith, followed by 10 to 3 by Danny Smith and Jenny Job, Alex Todd and Geoff Coles, and John MacCullagh and Bill Scott.The close games were:
• Jenny Job and Joan Littlejohn 7, defeated Jeff Liebich and Marie Spry with 6.
• Dorelle Scott and John Allegri 7, defeated Mal Smith and John Farah with 6.
• Bill Scott 7, defeated John MacCullagh and Neville Spry with 6.
• Ray Burridge and Libby Smart 7, defeated Joan Littlejohn and Bruce Field with 6.
• Neville Spry 7, defeated John Allegri and Barry White with 6.
• Jenny Job and Bruce Field 7, defeated Marie Spry and Sandy Hepburn with 6.
• Colleen Liebich and Lorraine Todd 7, defeated Sally Perry and Lyn Simmonds with 6.

Aussie Croquet
On Saturday, 21 November a total of 24 players braved the heat and came to the grounds to play Aussie Croquet. Luckily, play was finished before the blistering heat set in. The winners of three games were John Allegri, Geoff Coles, John Farah, Jill Rubie, Marie Spry, Neville Spry and Barry White. The best win on the day went to Geoff Coles and John MacCullagh on 14 to 5. Saturday’s closest games were:
• Barry White 14, defeated Danny Smith and John Job with 12.
• Ray Burridge 14, defeated Kevin Rubie with 13.
• Libby Smart 14, defeated Ray Burridge with 12.
• Marie Spry 14, defeated John Job with 12.
• Harley Stewart and Joan Littlejohn 14, defeated Doreen Rogers and Liz McLean with 12.

By Pegging Out

Kristie Carpenter Trophy Day

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Sponsor Veronica Rebellato presenting the Kristie Carpenter Trophy to winner Nick Greenhalgh.

On Saturday, the 75 Men’s and Ladies golfers played in the Kristie Carpenter Memorial Trophy, sponsored by good friends Terry Griffiths and Veronica Rebellato.

The overall winner of the Memorial Trophy, presented by Veronica, was Nick Greenhalgh, on count back from Dave Earl and Ben Robinson. Nick also took out the Men’s Division One result finishing on 36 points, on count back from Dave Earl.

The Men’s Division Two went to Ben Robinson on 36 points from Dave Bernardi on 35 points. The Ladies’ winner was Lyn Pollock on 31 points, ahead of Amanda Tooth on 30 points.

The overall ball sweep went to 31 points: 35 J Brett and K Sanderson, 34 A Rees, 33 P Maher and R Borger, 32 J Betland, J Do- bell, T Griffiths, R Scott, S Sallaway, B Parker and B Chandler, 31 Alf Davies, D Bayley, L Pollock, N Duncan, P Wells, T Callaghan and S Kirkman.

Players are to note that we have had approval from the Department of Health to resume self-scanning of score cards. Players must sanitise their hands and continue social distancing.

The West Wyalong Open is on this Sunday, 8 November, with prizes across all grades and a meal to finish with. Players are asked to contact the club to assist in the organising.

Get your name on the Tee Timesheets for the Nissan Classic Saturday 4BBB and Sunday Stroke. Strong support by local players will ensure another successful event.

Do not forget the Titleist Demo day scheduled for Monday, 9 November. Players need to contact Adam at the Pro Shop on 6851 1554 if they want to get in.

Saturday, 7 November is the Monthly medal, sponsored by Jelbart’s Tyrepower. Sunday has the Stableford Medley, and the West Wyalong Open.

By Short Putt

Double Demerits And Double The Risk

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With school holidays approaching motorists are being reminded that double demerits will be in place over the October long weekend with Police targeting speed, seatbelts, illegal mobile phone use and motorcyclists not wearing helmets.

Double demerit points will be in force for four days commencing on Friday, 2 October and ending on Monday, 5 October.

Parkes Highway Patrol Sergeant Martin Ling said there will be more police on the road which means a greater chance of drivers being caught if they are doing the wrong thing.

“With alcohol, seatbelts and speeding being the biggest factors in serious injury and fatal crashes this year in the Central West, my staff and I will be targeting these offences. We will take your licence for drink driv- ing and the higher speeding offences, no question,” Martin said.

However, it is not only the long weekend that will see police out in effective numbers. One Forbes resident recently noted four highway patrol vehicles between Forbes and Bathurst, “They’re really cracking down on speeding lately,” she noted.

Parkes, Forbes and Lachlan Shire Councils’ Road Safety and Injury Prevention Officer, Melanie Suitor, is encouraging all road users to stay safe this October long weekend.

“When you speed you not only risk the chance of being caught by Police, you also increase the risk of being involved in a crash.”

“People may think that it is never going to happen to them, but the statistics tell a different story. Driving is one of the most dangerous things that we do every day, but because you don’t crash or have a near miss every time you get behind the wheel people do become blasé about the risks.”

“Remember to slow down, schedule plenty of breaks during your trip, limit distractions in the car, don’t drink and drive and ensure all your passengers are wearing their seatbelt,” Melanie said.

Rocky Road Ahead For Businesses

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A recent survey by the state’s peak business organisation, Business NSW, suggests that businesses are less pessimistic about the months ahead, but there is still a long way to go to recovery.

“Our most recent quarterly ‘Business Conditions Survey’ indicated that business conditions hit rock bottom in the June quarter, but capital spending, revenue, profit and staffing are approaching a turning point,” said Business NSW, Regional Manager for Western NSW, Vicki Seccombe.

“The relaxation of trading restrictions appears to have provided welcome relief for the most impacted sectors. Accommodation and food service businesses recorded the strongest turnaround when asked to look ahead to the September quarter,” Vicki said. “Easing drought conditions and the re-opening of our regions to visitors has bolstered the business outlook in much of Western NSW and provided a much-needed jolt for their business operations.”

It was reported that more than 40% of Western NSW businesses reported increased optimism in relation to the impact of COVID-19 since April. However, with 30% of Western NSW business reporting that they are at high risk of failure due to the restrictions, it is apparent that the recovery process comes with great challenges.

Vicki continued, “Businesses were only just at the starting gate for drought recovery, then COVID-19 hit, so many have now well and truly exhausted their capital and savings.”

“Businesses have entered a cost cutting phase which is starting to have a flow-on effect for customer demand, jobs and the potential for our economy to bounce back.”

Governments are being urged to continue to work closely with industry to minimise the spread of COVID-19 and avoid further restrictions that would further cripple businesses and subsequently hurt the economy.

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