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FIGHT THE FIRE… Little Jentzen McCatcheon gets good advice from retained fire fighter Cameron Lawrence on how to handle a fire hose.

Open Day At Fire Station Ignites Interest

Close to 400 little faces lit up with amazement, excitement and wonder as local fire fighters put their skills on display at the annual open day of Fire & Rescue NSW in Parkes last Saturday. The station came alive as some of the 18 retained fire fighters in Parkes demonstrated fire safety in the kitchen and how to cut open a wreck, while the kids could hold a fire hose blasting out a stream of water, climb into a fire truck, colour in or get face paint. Organiser Simon King said they were taken by surprise with the turnout which had doubled from previous years with approximately 600 people attending.

“There is a lot of interest in the new fire station to be built.” The NSW Government announced in March a state-of-the-art fire station will be built on the block just behind the current station. Simon emphasised the main focus of the day was to highlight fire safety in the home. Craig Buckle and Nicole Varcoe demonstrated how easy a fire could start in the kitchen when you are not “looking when you’re cooking”. When a pan on the stove starts burning, the most important thing to remember is to not try and put it out with water, but to smother it with a fire blanket.

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MAYORAL NOTES A total of 28 local business operators took advantage of the iD. Solutions Census Briefing workshop held on Wednesday evening to gain an insight into how the latest census data can benefit their daily work and future planning. A number of Council staff and Councillors also took part in earlier sessions to gain a better understanding of how to utilise the data in our operations. Residents can view our economic and community profile, and access the latest data, via Council’s website on the Economic Overview page, www.parkes.nsw.gov.au Residents have until next Tuesday to join the conversation about the tree replacement options at the Parkes Cemetery entrance. The strategy, which includes a number of concept images, is available to view on Council’s website under the Public Notice section where you can complete a short

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Simon said all home fire safety equipment were available at hardware stores, and he encouraged home owners to acquire fire blankets and fire extinguishers, and install and maintain smoke alarms. The Parkes Fire Station receives between 250 and 300 calls per year, including rescue incidents, of which 60% are late at night. Fire & Rescue NSW fire fighters are trained to handle and assist with chemical spills, car accidents and natural disasters to prevention, education and humanitarian relief. According to Simon fire fighters are “prepared for anything and ready to help anyone, anywhere and at any time”. By Maggi Barnard

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survey about your preferred option. The Free Cuppa for the Driver campaign wraps up next Thursday - the incentive program aiming to encourage drivers to take the time to arrive alive. We are a proud supporter of the campaign, and thank our wonderful local businesses who signed up

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to provide the Free Cuppas this year. Businesses interested in becoming a Free Cuppa provider next year can get in touch via the Free Cuppa website, www.freecuppa. com.au, or contact our Road Safety Officer on 6861 2364. Next week the Parkes Shire will mark Reconciliation Week, 30 May until 7 June. The theme is ‘Don’t Keep History a Mystery”, with the Galari-Lachlan Reconciliation Group inviting locals to view an exhibition in the Coventry Room showcasing both contemporary and ancient Wiradjuri history, which is rich in the Parkes area. The dates commemorate two significant milestones – the successful 1967 referendum and the High Court Mabo decision. If you would like to attend the opening night, please RSVP on 6861 2309. Have a safe and enjoyable weekend, Cr Ken Keith OAM Mayor of Parkes Shire

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The Orange Male Voice Choir will be giving a concert in Bogan Gate on 3rd June.

Bogan Gate CWA: The Orange Male Voice Choir will be performing at the Bogan Gate Hall on 3rd June at 1:30pm. Sales are going well with tickets available until 28th May at Betta in Forbes, Parkes Real Property, Bogan Gate Hotel, GS Insurance in Trundle and Condobolin Library. Come and spend an enjoyable Sunday afternoon, relaxing and listening to the fantastic voices of the choir with Barry Patterson as the conductor and Heijin Kim from Orange Regional Conservatorium as the accompanist. The Choir celebrated its 90th anniversary in 2016, and have sung all over the world and around Australia. A delicious afternoon tea will be served afterwards. Other events hosted by the CWA included the Oxley Group Handicraft/Land Cookery Day on 6th March, and the Parkes, Forbes and Condobolin annual Bridge Day on 15th April for the 11th time. President Marion McIntyre laid a wreath on behalf of CWA at the local Anzac Day Dawn Service. The next meeting is on Thursday, 21st June at 1.30pm at the hall. Any new visitors are most welcome. Boars Day For Can Assist: The annual Boars Charity Day takes place tomorrow (Saturday, 26th May) in aid of the local Can Assist branch. It is an all-day event with members of the Can Assist branch

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QUESTION of the week taking donations and selling raffle tickets throughout the day. Parkes and Forbes Juniors will be playing at Northparkes Oval from 11:30am. The main event is the 1st grade game kicking off at 3:15pm that will see a top of the table clash between the Parkes Boars and the Narromine Gorillas. The Parkes 1st grade side will be playing in a special one-off edition jersey, and from 6:30pm the playing strip will be auctioned off with open bids at the Coachman Hotel function room in Parkes. Red Shield Appeal: Rosedurnate in Parkes will accept donations for the Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal until Wednesday, 30th May. Money raised will assist with Salvation Army welfare work in areas such as domestic violence support, drug and alcohol support, homelessness and a huge range of other programs.

What do you want to be when you grow up?

Riley Klein (9 years): I want to teach maths and science when I grow up, because there are lots of fun stuff you can do.

Phoebe Longhurst (8 years): I like singing and I like my teachers, so I think I will become a music teacher one day.

Ten-year-old Annabelle van Wyk from Parkes made a name for herself at the Cowra Eisteddfodd this week. She won first prize in the vocal solo 10 years and under category, a first in the song from a movie 10 years and under and a highly commended in vocal solo restricted 10 years and under. She not only sang but also accompanied herself on guitar for one of the songs. Congratulations Annabelle!

Hunter Swindle (8 years): I want to be a Police officer. I want to help people to keep them safe.

National Carp Control Plan Community Briefing Session

For more information on the briefing or to register your attendance, please contact Vivien Howard on 0439 387 603 or email vivien.howard@lls.nsw.gov.au

The National Carp Control Plan (NCCP) team, together with Central West Local Land Services would like to invite you to an information evening focusing on the use of a species-specific virus known as Cyprinid herpesvirus 3 (the carp virus) as a biocontrol agent. The community briefing session will be held on Wednesda, 30th May, from 6pm to 8pm at the Forbes Inn Hotel, 43 Rankin Street, Forbes. The event is an opportunity for Forbes residents to hear about proposed carp biocontrol measures first-hand from the NCCP and Local Land Services as well as contribute feedback to the plan. This event is one of more than 40 community briefings that have been held in NSW, Victoria, South Australia, the ACT and Queensland. For more information on the briefing or to register your attendance, please contact Vivien Howard on 0439 387 603 or email vivien.howard@lls.nsw.gov.au.

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‘Healing’ Effect Of Medical School Plans to build a rural medical school in Wagga Wagga have been welcomed by students and practitioners. Sam Roberts is a final year medical student at the University of NSW’s Wagga Wagga campus and applauded the move, saying it would open up opportunities for students unable to live and study in metropolitan centres. “The medical school will allow students to study closer to home where they have support,” he said. It was announced in the Federal Budget recently that the Government would invest $95.4 million to establish a medical network including the University of NSW (Wagga Wagga), University of Sydney (Dubbo), Charles Sturt University/Western Sydney University (Orange), Monash University (Bendigo, Mildura) and the University of Melbourne/La Trobe University (Shepparton, Bendigo, Wodonga). Member for Riverina Michael McCor-

mack met with the Rural Medical School Implementation Committee (RMSIC), representatives of the University of NSW, Wagga Wagga general practitioner and obstetrician and medical students to discuss the highly anticipated project. “We are all excited about not only what a dedicated medical school in Wagga Wagga will deliver for this region but also about what the wider network will mean for improved health services in rural and regional NSW and Victoria,” said Michael. “Evidence shows newly-graduated doctors are most likely to choose to live and work in rural areas if they and/or their partner have a rural origin, and also if they have spent a considerable amount of their training time in regional and rural areas.” The head of the University of NSW Medicine’s Wagga campus, Associate Professor John Preddy, said the Wagga Wagga medical school would provide a total medical workforce solution for the Riverina area.

“I think the Federal Government has developed an elegant solution in putting together a network of five rural medical schools,” he said. “By having five schools instead of just one they are not overburdening one individual city.”

Associate Professor John Preddy (right) congratulates Member for Riverina Michael McCormack on delivering a rural medical school in Wagga.

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Tullamore Tottenham & Trundle The Heart of NSW encompasses the local government area of the Lachlan Shire and is well known for its natural beauty, friendly and welcoming locals and relaxed bush lifestyle. Sleeping under the stars is part of who we are at Lachlan and with our amazing night skies, you will not be disappointed. Whether it’s pitching a tent, setting up a camper trailer or experiencing the caravan or motorhome camp experience, at Lachlan we warmly welcome and cater for all visitors including freedom campers. Within the Lachlan Shire, Condobolin, Lake Cargelligo and Tottenham are all RV Friendly offering amenities and services for the mobile traveller. Condobolin provides free camping facilities with hot showers around its manmade phenomenon, Gum Bend Lake. While, Lake Cargelligo has two free camping facilities at each end of the Lake that covers the welcoming small town, Deadman’s Point and Frogs Hollow. These locations are also home to Council owned Caravan Parks that offer powered and unpowered sites and cabins. Facilities include camp kitchens, BBQ’s and it wouldn’t be true bush hospitality if we weren’t also pet friendly. Free camping facilities are also available at Pioneer Park in Tullibigeal and at the Recreation Grounds in Burcher.

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Tullamore Tottenham & Trundle Trundle

Trundle is an easy 55 km drive north-west of Parkes where you will find a rural community with production comprised mostly of wheat, sheep, and cattle farming. Trundle is well known for the annual Bush Tucker Day and the ABBA Festival, but a visit any other time of the year will guarantee you a cold beer and country hospitality. The town’s iconic Trundle Hotel is National Estate listed, and boasts the longest veranda in NSW (87.6 metres) on the widest main street in the state (60 metres). Whilst there has been a hotel on the site since 1888, the current building was constructed in 1912. Its construction from pise mud or compacted earth rendered with cement is unique to Trundle with many other houses in the town built the same way. The ceilings are from pressed metal. Danielle Ward has owned the pub for nine years and with her enthusiasm for restoration, the hotel received a $90,000 grant to help fix it up. The hotel is also the sponsor of three footy teams, and a proud supporter of the annual ABBA Festival.

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Tullamore is an hour away from Parkes and is surrounded by picturesque farmland and low rolling hills. The area now known as Tullamore was first called Bullock Creek in 1870 and then Gobondery in 1895. George Tully, who came from Tullamore in Ireland, built a hotel and called it Tullies Exchange Hotel and pressed the point that the town be named Tullamore. He succeeded and the town has been called Tullamore ever since. The Tullamore Hotel embodies the energy of the country with the laid-back atmosphere of a living room. Troy and Anna have owned the pub for seven years and has since supported local events, provided free showers to truckies and in return receives great loyalty from the community. The hotel is the soul of the town – where the beer is cold, yarns are spun and history begins. If you’re looking for somewhere to spend your afternoon, Tullamore Bowling Club is the place to be! It has a quiet, relaxing and friendly atmosphere and welcomes all visitors. Tullamore Auto Centre not only offers petrol and diesel, batteries, repairs, tyres and NRMA services, but it is also a place you can stop for hot fresh food.

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At the cheque handover were (L-R) Timbo Wheeler, Ian Kaupke, Jye Jeffery, Trevor Baxter, Jeff Evans, Tony Horsington, Bob Morton, Bill Barber and Bob Steele.

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RUNNING IN THE FAMILY… Music teacher Melinda Richter is very happy her son Gordon has found what he loves doing.

Gordon In Tune With His Passion

A talented musician from Parkes High School scored a rare opportunity to work under an internationally renowned composer to reimagine the great love story of Romeo and Juliet. Gordon Richter’s love of music takes him to Sydney two to three times per month as a member of the Sydney Youth Orchestra, but his most recent trip, lasting for five days, was a completely new experience working under Paul Rissmann to help reinvent the great orchestral work of Sergei Prokofiev. “It was really, really good and a different challenge,” said Gordon. “Paul Rissmann worked really well with us kids to get 22 minutes’ worth of music.” Paul has worked with the London Symphony Orchestra, New York Philharmonic and many of the world’s great orchestras. The Central West’s representation was complemented by three dancers from Cowra. “That was our biggest challenge in composing the music – we had to think if it could be danced to.” The dance students choreographed a routine to the new score, and the combined work was performed at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. The conservatorium is where the Year 12 student hopes to return to next year to do a performance degree on the clarinet, his main instrument. While his second instrument the uncommon bassoon, which kids often mistake for a didgeridoo, has provided him with plenty of opportunities and experiences, like being offered a position in the Sydney Youth Orchestra, his love of the clarinet started very young. “I went to a concert when I was small and heard the clarinet for the first time and

really liked it.” As his mum Melinda is a piano teacher it was decided he would do a different instrument and he started lessons in Year 2. It was his teacher Justin Screen of the Mitchell Conservatorium who asked him to take up the bassoon. While there are hardly any other clarinet players in Parkes, there are loads of them elsewhere which makes it harder to get positions in orchestras. Playing the bassoon has provided Gordon with lots of opportunities to grow his ensemble playing experience and exposure. He feels confident about getting into the Sydney Conservatorium, and ultimately the Paris Conservatorium - one of the best for clarinet in the world – as a post-graduation option. Gordon has his future plans mapped out and would love to play in orchestras once he has completed his studies. “Getting a position in the New York Philharmonic would be amazing.” Bringing him back to earth is Mum who reminds him that for now he has to focus on his HSE, as his points would be taken into consideration on top of an audition for acceptance at the Sydney Conservatorium. “The Romeo and Juliet experience in Sydney opened up a whole new experience for Gordon in terms of composing,” said Melinda. This was very valuable as he has to compose a two-minute piece in contemporary classical music for his HSE Music Extension syllabus. “It is fantastic to see your child discover what makes them excited about the world. Gordon loves what he is doing,” said Melinda. By Maggi Barnard

The kindness and goodwill of our community was once again on display this week when the Parkes Antique Motor Club handed over a donation to Currajong Disability Services (CDS). CDS CEO Jeff Evans received a cheque of $675 from President Tony Horsington following the club’s extremely successful Autumn Run earlier this month. “We had 135 pre-1931 vehicles all the way from Melbourne and up to Brisbane, which has been described as the biggest collection of this age car in the memory of participants,” said Tony. At the event’s dinner, attended by 260 people at the Parkes Services Club, patrons were very generous in buying raffle tickets with all proceeds going to the Club’s chosen charity, CDS. Tony said the successful event received many positive reviews and participants said it was excellent. For CDS the support from the motor club is also very valuable. “It is amazing how local community clubs support each other in Parkes,” said Jeff Evans on accepting the cheque. CDS is a leading provider of NDIS services in the Parkes Shire and surrounding areas, and provides a diverse range of disability services including, centre-based and in-home support services.

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Less Is Always More In decorating I follow the same approach as I do dressing myself. A common mistake is the need to add extra bits or pieces before walking out the door. I think Coco Chanel said: “Take one piece of jewellery off before you walk out the door rather than putting one more piece on.” In design this is a common phenomenon when I visit people’s homes. The initial consultation is always about streamlining the home. It is essential to do this before we can add the right extra pieces to the mix. These are my favourite ways to practise the “less is more” principle: • Remember the more surface areas you can see clear from clutter, the larger and more impressive your home will appear. • Less objects equals less housework. A home free from clutter always appears neat and makes dusting and cleaning a breeze. • One large, even oversized statement piece looks more amazing than a collection of smaller objects. • Group uneven numbers of different objects together to create a vignette rather than lining your possessions up in soldier formation. • Remove the plethora of photo frames and treasured family snaps from surfaces around your home and create photo galleries in key focal locations. • Do an evaluation of the objects you really love and want to display rather than trying to keep everyone happy. • China display cabinets are a main focus in my plans for decluttering a client’s

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home. You might just uncover an amazing treasure. • Remember each room or space should only need one or two key focal points. A great artwork, a rug and some cushions with one statement pot or sculptural element will give you the WOW factor. • Let your home speak for itself if it is crafted from beautiful materials. Highlight features with natural or artificial lighting. Once you start showcasing your possessions in this new way you will be so impressed with the results it will totally amaze you. By Karen Creith

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Woolworths has begun the countdown on its plastic bag ban. The supermarket prepares to go single-use plastic bag free nationally from 20th June. This will see the removal of 3.2 billion lightweight plastic bags from circulation each year! Support your local craft shop and stock up on some reusable bags, or make your own. This is an easy step to take to make a huge difference in reducing our plastic usage!

As Australia attempted a star gazing world record this week, why not continue the trend and look for shooting stars as an outing this weekend. Head to the park, take a blanket and best of all it is for free. You might just have a memorable adventure.

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CAUGHTOut! NO ‘KIDDING’… This little baby billy goat looks to be a real rebel thinking he can break out of the paddock one day after he was born! It must be said he was one of six baby goats born in a day and probably felt a bit crowded… (Readers are welcome to send us funny, unusual, cute or interesting photos for Caught Out! to editor@parkesphoenix.com.au.)

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National Burger Day is a day of appreciation for hamburgers. The term hamburger is derived from the city of Hamburg, Germany, where beef from Hamburg cows was minced and formed into patties to make Hamburg steaks. What is your favourite burger recipe? Take up the challenge to create a healthy burger meal by replacing some burger toppings with broccoli and cheese, replacing potato fries with baked sweet potatoes or replacing the bun with lettuce.

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New Organisation For Central NSW The Central NSW Joint Organisation was recently established to strengthen collaboration between local councils and the NSW Government on regional initiatives. It was formally proclaimed with 10 member councils – Bathurst, Blayney, Cabonne, Cowra, Forbes, Lachlan, Oberon, Orange, Parkes, and Weddin. The NSW Government provided $300,000 in seed funding to help establish the new regional body. The NSW Government introduced an Australian first for regional communities when Parliament passed legislation late last year to establish a network of Joint Organisations across regional NSW. The new regional body will look at the issues that matter most to local communities such as building strong economies, creating jobs, and improving regional infrastructure, services and facilities. The next step is to undertake a number of tasks to prepare to become operational by 1st July including electing a chairperson, employing an executive officer, adopting a code of conduct, and developing a charter. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW John Barilaro said Central NSW Joint Organisation was one of 11 joint organisations comprising more than 70 councils in regional NSW.

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OUR Gal Norma Garment How long have you lived in Parkes? Barry, Heather, Derek and I moved here in November 1979. I love the smaller town community environment. Easy to shop, easy to park and easy to make friends. What do you do currently and do you enjoy about it? I teach scripture at three primary schools. I love the preparation, the feedback from the kids and to see them enjoy the lesson and get something from it. We all enjoy singing together. What do you do in your spare time? We are now retired and enjoy going to church to worship, family, gardening, car club activities, craft groups and friends. What are you really good at? I might be a bit of an organiser. I enjoy seeing everyone getting together to make something good happen. What is your pet hate? Swearing - I hate it when I do it and hearing it come out of childrens’ mouths, especially when God or Jesus’ name is used as a swear word. If you could have a superpower what would it be? To make the love that Bishop Michael Curry (Royal Wedding) spoke about, become a reality all over the world. Tell us about your best holiday. When Barry and I take short trips around Australia in the caravan. Every trip has been the best one. I also enjoy short trips with the Parkes Antique Car Club to see things we have driven past for years and enjoy the fellowship of other collectors of fine old cars.

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Is Knee Cracking OK? Many people experience a painless cracking, grating or popping sensation when bending the knee. The medical term for this is crepitus. A study by McCoy et al looked at 250 normal knees and found that 99% had patellofemoral crepitus. One must then ask: “What causes joint crepitus and does it really matter?” Whilst knee crepitus is often a symptom of patellofemoral pain syndrome and osteoarthritis, no research to date has shown a causal link between the crepitation noise and actual joint pathology. Most people experience one of four types of crepitus. The first occurs when a tendon snaps over a bone. It can be palpated and is often described as a hollow clunk. The second occurs inside the joint when the two joint surfaces separate. A vacuum is created forming gas bubbles in the joint fluid. When these pop a loud “crack” is often heard. One study showed no signs of joint arthritis after years of habitual knuckle cracking. The third cause is when patellofemoral movement is not smooth. This can cause a fine crunching noise and can be measured with vibration arthrography. Vibrations are decreased or lost in joints with osteoarthritis probably due to decreased joint lubrication. The fourth occurs when joint fluid is pushed behind a slightly rough patella surface as the knee bends. It is good to distinguish what type of cracking your knee makes. If it is not painful and falls into one of the above categories we should see crepitus not as a sign of joint pathology, but as a sign that our joints are mobile and well lubricated.

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Linda Reilly

B.APP.Sc(PHTY),M.HLTH.Sc(PHTY),M.A.P.A.

APA Titled Sports Physiotherapist

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27 Clarinda St, Parkes NSW 2870 Telephone: 02 6862 5005

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Roxanne and Alec Miller took their grandson Jackson to the annual Fire and Rescue Open Day in Parkes last Saturday.

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The McCutcheon family enjoyed the fire station open day. They are (L-R) Jentzen, Elle and Shannon, and in front are Arabella and Madeleine.

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Retained fire fighter Simon King (left) organised the open day at the Parkes Fire Station last Saturday. He is seen with Cr and Police officer Wally Biles, Mayor Ken Keith and retained fire fighter Craig Miles.

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Ongoing Ongoing Billy-Joe Francis showed his son Ted the inside of a fire truck at the open day.

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Ebook and Emagazine How To at the Parkes Library at 10:30am. Bring your device or laptop and learn how to access the Library’s online collections. Inaugural Launch of Parkes Dragon Boat Club from 11am to 2pm at Lake Endeavour with come-and-try paddles for new members, sausage sizzle and raffle draw. Parkes Boars Charity Day in support of Can Assist at NorthParkes Oval from 11.30am. To be followed by a charity auction at the Coachman Hotel from 6.30pm. ABA Breastfeeding Education Class at Girl Guides Hall, $30. Contact abaparkesforbes@gmail.com

Holy Family Kindergarten Information Evening 2019 at 7pm in the school hall. Contact 6862 1610 for more information. Arthritis Support Group will meet at 10am at Pink Orchid Cafe, Church Street. All are welcome to join in for a social morning tea.

Free Hearing Checks at Currajong Medical. Call 6862 1699 for an appointment. Parkes Christian School 2019 Kindergarten Expo from 7 – 8pm. Call 6862 4164 for more information.

National Parks Quarterly Walks. Rankin Springs Trip. Book accommodation at Rankin Springs Motel, Ph. 02 6966 1260. Mixed grades. Leader: Martin Bell: 0429 346 586. Orange Male Voice Choir will perform at the Bogan Gate Memorial Hall at 1.30pm. Admission is $20 and includes afternoon tea. Tickets to be purchased by 28th May from Bogan Gate Railway Hotel, Parkes Real Property, Forbes Betta Electrical, Trundle GS Insurance. Free meal at the Uniting Church Hall from 5:15pm to 6:00pm. Doors close as 6:30pm Everyone Welcome.

Parkes College for Seniors Yarn Display at Masonic Hall (Short Street) from 10am – 12pm. Opportunity to learn basic knitting or crocheting. Bring knitting needles or crochet hook and 8 ply wool. The Adult Survivors of Child Abuse - Cowra Support Group meets on the first Friday of each month at 12:30. Open to all survivors. Contact Pascale on 6342 1612. Members come from Canberra, Temora, Forbes, Eugowra, Parkes. Details at http://recover.itmatters.com.au Georgie’s Pantry at 45 Currajong Street is open every Thursday from 10am – 4pm for pensioners and people with a health care card for groceries and fresh produce at very reasonable prices.

The Parkes Branch of the Red Cross offers a plate of homemade slices and cakes, sandwiches and tea or coffee for $6 every Friday, 10am to 3pm.

Parkes Toy Library, a not-for-profit service operated by St. George’s Anglican Church, is open every Monday from 3:30 – 6:30pm during school terms for children ages 0 to 8 years old. Located in the Lower Hall with entry via Souden Lane carpark. Parkes Shire Concert Band rehearses every Tuesday 7pm - 9pm during school term in the music room above the pool complex in Dalton Street. Contact music director Duncan Clement on 0405 035 164. Parkes Aviation Museum is now open Thursdays and Sundays. The evergrowing collection is located at the Parkes Regional Airport. Parkes Boars Rugby Club training every Tuesday and Thursday.

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two-way crossword

ACROSS 1 I’d would like to somehow shop closer to the kindergartens (10) 6 Rebellious leader captured the monarchy’s first precious item (7) 8 The second-mentioned rattle-snake (6) 9 Airman uses a little flame (5) 11 Distributed in a way at the river mouth (5) 12 Part of the shoe stimulant (5) 14 The sort of actors who never get speaking parts? (5) 16 151 take a medical degree for the ascents (6) 17 Being inclined to have a surgical procedure in an arm support (7) 18 They may be entrusted with the money but they can sure arrest developments! (10)

ACROSS 1 Kindergartens (10) 6 Precious stone (7) 8 The second of two mentioned items (6) 9 Aviator (5) 11 Flat alluvial plain (5) 12 Stimulant (informal) (5) 14 Mute clowns (5) 16 Ascends (6) 17 On a slant (7) 18 Money managers for social clubs (10)

DOWN 1 You see how fairly Jude priced the items and yet he was accused of being biased! (10) 2 It’s when I start repainting the narrow passage marine (6) 3 The explosion’s hole left a greeting (5) 4 Portable computers assist in the postmaster’s first postal crisis (7) 5 Cases involving lead shot and red gastric juice? (10) 7 Alien leaves a mutated reflection with a piece of information (5) 9 The right alpine run is less ornate than others (7) 10 Ian leaves the wild animals and takes the bus heading for domestic animals (5) 13 Shower with small missiles and capsicum, perhaps (6) 15 Deadly missiles? I’m leaving for other lands (5)

sUdokU 6 Which country’s capital city shares its name with an obsolete British jet bomber? 7 What is a Gigli saw used for? 8 The name for what type of building stems from both the French and Latin word for butterfly? 9 To which Melrose Place alumna was musician Richie Sambora once married? 10 Rich Uncle Pennybags serves as the mascot for what?

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emir, engirt, germ, girt, grim, grime, grin, grit, inert, inter, interim, intermit, merit, meriting, miner, minter, mire, miring, mitre, mitring, nitre, nitrite, reign, rein, remit, REMITTING, rent, rime, riming, ring, rite, term, terming, termini, tern, tier, tiger, timer, tinier, tiring, titre, trig, trim, trine, trite

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crossword

9-Letter word

soLUtIoNs

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1. Egypt 2. Helen of Troy 3. Ear 4. Three 5. Flute 6. Australia (Canberra) 7. Amputations 8. Pavilion 9. Heather Locklear 10. Monopoly

How many words of four letters or more can you make from the letters supplied? All words must contain the central letter. Plurals and verb forms ending in “s” are not accepted as extra words. There is at least one 9-letter word to discover. Reference: Collins Concise Dictionary

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How to play sudoku: You are given a 9x9 grid which has been divided up into nine 3x3 boxes. The aim of the game is very simple: to fill each row, column and 3x3 box with the numbers from 1 to 9 inclusive.

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1 In which country are the Bitter Lakes located? 2 According to legend, whose face launched a thousand ships? 3 Which part of mammalian anatomy is referred to as the auricular? 4 How many times was Mary Queen of Scots married? 5 Which musical instrument is also the name for a champagne glass?

No: 16

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QUIZ

Today’s Aim: 22 words: Good 33 words: Very good 45 words: Excellent

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DOWN 1 Biased (10) 2 Narrow passage of water (6) 3 Greeting (5) 4 Portable computers (7) 5 Containers of ink for printers (10) 7 Fact (5) 9 Less ornate (7) 10 Farm animals (5) 13 Condiment for flavouring food (6) 15 Small lands (5)

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Hood’s Masterclass Not Enough To Stop Rhinos The Boars played away from home for the third week in a row taking on the Dubbo Rhinos. The 2nd grade side was first out with Timmy Lawler and Ben Rathbone adding much needed experience to the youthful side, but the Rhinos managed to win the match 29-5. In the 1st grade game the Rhinos were first to score, while the Boars lost their no. 8 Jarrod Westcott after tripping over his shoe-

Timoci Waqaisavou was hard to stop in attack all day in the Boars vs Rhinos game last Saturday.

laces and dislocating his knee. The pace and flare of the Rhinos backline was on show and they went over the line again to make it 14 - 0. In one of the most majestic pieces of play on a rugby field Dylan Hood found himself in a position of isolation on the right hand flank. His feet went in, then away, then in, then away again. This wrong footed the three Rhino defenders and gave him room to race around the defenders and glide over the line. The Rhinos hit back immediately before the break to make it 19 – 5. James Sellings kicked to his brother, Jonah Ruzgas produced the tackle of the season and jolt the ball free. It rolled over the try line and Dylan Hood dived on the ball for the fastest try. Dyllan Phillips was next to a much needed try for the Boars to take it to 19-15. With only minutes on the clock Rhinos got a turnover and snuck down the far touch line to score in the corner and signal an end to the game: 24-15. By Rory Nock

Shoosh – Just Let Them Play Parkes Netball was proud to be part of the Shoosh for Kids awareness week last Saturday with the aim to encourage the provision of positive environments for players. The message is ongoing and should always apply: “If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all”. This week we celebrate National Volunteer Week to say thank you to all the volunteers. This year’s theme is “Give a little. Change a lot”. We are still short of umpires, and Parkes Netball encourages everyone to volunteer. If you are interested, please see one of the committee members. Round 4 Results Division 1: Eagles 25 def United 18 (Most Valuable Players: Lillie Fryer and Abigain Simpson). Galaxy 29 def Wildcats 27 (Most Valuable Players: Katie Dunford and Kendra Dunn). Division 2: Eagles 14 def United 3 (Most Valuable Players: Sophie Laing and Phoebe Usher). Wildcats 14 def Galaxy 4 (Most Valuable Players: Grace Dunford and Lara Brown). There are only three weeks left in the Ladies Netball Competition before the finals and it’s starting to get competitive. Round 9 Results A Grade: The Star Budgies 32 def Parkes Cellars 21. Inline Panel & Paint 43 Def U15s Parkes Reps 5. Netball was part of the Shoosh For B Grade: Sweaty Betty’s 19 def Parkes Kids Awareness Campaign last week. L-R Platelets 6. PHST 34 def U14s are Chelsea Hall, Charlotte Orr, Kim Orr and Zali Johnson. Parkes Reps 20.

Women’s Bowling Morning Tea An amazing day was had by members and guests who attended our Biggest Morning Tea this week. President, Merilyn Rodgers made a speech about one person’s journey with cancer and we raised an amazing grand total of $810. There was also birthday cake for Pam MacRae enjoyed by all. In pairs games Rosemary Mitchell, Margaret Hawken defeated Kay Craft, Kim Evans; and Lea Orr, Flo Riseborough defeated Isabel Svendsen, Brenda Davies. The triples games were won by Jan McPhee, Di Greenhalgh, Elaine Miller versus Di Howell, Chris Cox, Gwenda Carty; and Hilda McPherson, Vi West, Joan Simpson defeated Eileen Bradley, Minnie Riordan, Robyn Morgan. R Sant, Frances Charlton, Maree Grant beat June Burgess, Chris Curteis, Cherie Frame. Betsy Johnstone, Lorraine Baker, Evelyn Gibson defeated Marja Iffland, Heather Harvey, Ann McIntyre. Winners for the day were Hilda, Violet and Joan and runners-up Isabel and Brenda. Winners in the lucky cups were Di Howell, Joan Simpson and Elvie Collins. The CWD Triples will be held next week at Parkes Railway. By Rosemary Mitchell