The Parkes Phoenix Issue 123

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Friday 27 July 2018

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Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack (third left) signed the deed of transfer last week in Parkes handing over the AP-3C Orion A09-759 to the HARS Parkes Aviation Museum. Also present were (L-R) Deputy Mayor of Parkes Barbara Newton, Air Commodore John Meier Director General of Air Force Heritage and History, Bob De La Hunty OAM President of HARS, Parkes Mayor Ken Keith OAM, and Councillors Bill Jayet and Alan Ward. (Photo: Mark Keech)

Museum Takes Historical Aircraft Under Its Wing

The history of the latest addition to the HARS Parkes Aviation Museum collection is a story filled with adventure doing maritime search and rescue missions and playing a vital role in many other areas.

Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack and Parkes Mayor Ken Keith were present at the official handover of the recently retired AP3-C Orion in Parkes last week.

This aircraft served in a multitude of roles since joining the RAAF in 1978 that include a tour of duty in Afghanistan, tracking Russian subs in the South East Asian and Pacific regions, border protection and fishery patrols. It also participated in the search for Malaysian airliner MH370 and the lone French female sailor in the Southern Ocean some years ago.

The Orion type first entered service with the RAAF in 1968 and has been steadily upgraded over the years with more powerful engines and advanced avionics and intelligence gathering capability. The AP3-C Orion is the pinnacle of that development.

The aircraft flew into Parkes Airport some months ago and has been moved to the museum area and is being prepared so the public can visit on board.

The Museum works with students from Parkes High School and member volunteers to restore and prepare the exhibits for display. There is always a need for more volunteers to help out with hands on restoration or being a tour guide.

The Museum is open 9:30am to 3:30pm on Sundays and Thursdays.

By Mike De La Hunty

CUNNINGHAM’S 362 Clarinda Street Parkes 6862 2522 Monday to Saturday 6.30am-7.30pm Sunday 7am-7pm

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NATIONAL TREE DAY Connect In Nature and take part in Australia’s largest community tree-planting and nature care event.

Sunday 29 July 2018 10am - Midday Akuna Road, Parkes Adjacent to the new Advanced Water Recycling Facility It all adds up to give back to the environment in Parkes! #VisitParkes #NationalTreeDay

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MAYORAL NOTES Residents are invited to join Council staff and Central West Lachlan Landcare to take part in Australia’s largest community treeplanting and nature care event this Sunday, 29th July. National Tree Day is a chance for locals to give back to the environment.

Tree planting will commence at 10am at Akuna Road, off Eugowra Road and will conclude with a free barbeque for all participants to enjoy.

Council staff will soon install new Take The Lead signage throughout town as part of the Responsible Dog Ownership campaign launched last week. The signage will serve as a prompt for dog owners about the roles and responsibilities of pet ownership, with the aim of reducing the number of roaming dogs and dog attacks. Residents can pick up a Take The Lead pocket guide from Council’s Administration Centre or Parkes Veterinary Clinic or it can be downloaded from Council’s website.

This weekend Council’s tourism team will travel to Orange to attend the Regional Tourism Awards. Council, Parkes Elvis Festival and Parkes Visitor Information Centre are among 78 leading tourism businesses, events and visitor experiences across Country and Outback NSW nominated as finalists.

Residents and motorists are advised that Council crews will be installing new stormwater pipes and constructing new kerb and guttering along Station Street next week.

The work is expected to take approximately six weeks but will not involve road closures. Instead, traffic control in the form of stop/go signs will be used.

A reminder that applications for Council’s Local Heritage Fund close next Tuesday, 31st July at 5pm. The Fund aims to assists owners and/or lessees of significant land or heritage buildings with funding for projects on a matched dollar for dollar basis. Application forms can be downloaded from Council’s website, and hard copies are available at Council’s Administration Building.

Have a safe and enjoyable weekend Cr Ken Keith OAM Mayor of Parkes Shire

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THUMBS UP...

THUMBS DOWN

THUMBS UP To the waitress at the Station Motel last Friday for excellent and friendly service. You made our evening out most enjoyable!

THUMBS DOWN

To people stealing from the charity bins.

THUMBS DOWN To the catalogue tossers who throw the rolls into gutters and onto wet lawns from a moving vehicle – what a waste!

THUMBS UP

To the people making sure to keep

our parks clean from dog droppings.

At the handing over of the scholarships were (L – R): Northparkes Wiradjuri Executive Committee members Cherie Keed, Ralph Smith and Rob Clegg, Northparkes Managing Director Jim Fowler, Peter Lindsay, Thomas McRae and Manager – People, Safety and Environment Stacey Kelly.

Two Students Receive Indigenous Scholarships

The two successful recipients of the CMOC-Northparkes Mines 2018 Indigenous Scholarships are Thomas McRae and Peter Lindsay.

Thomas is from Parkes and has been accepted into the University of Newcastle to study a Bachelor of Engineering Honours Electrical and Electronic. Peter is from Tottenham and has been accepted into the University of Wollongong to study a Bachelor of Engineering Honours.

“It’s great to see these scholarships being presented to such outstanding students.

We are proud to welcome Thomas and Peter to our employee pipeline,” said Northparkes Managing Director Jim Fowler.

Thomas, who is currently undertaking work placement at Northparkes during his university holidays, said he was enjoying the opportunity to develop relationships at the mine. Peter is considering doing a Bachelor of Science after completing his Bachelor of Engineering Honours.

The scholarship program awards $5,000 per year to non-technical and $10,000 per year to technical scholarship holders. The recipients also receive a laptop and work placements at Northparkes and throughout Australia.

SNIPPET Peak Hill Post Office Tops: The Peak Hill licenced Post Office won the annual Australia Post Retail Award in its region beating 141 other licenced Post Offices. The win also placed the Post Office in eighth position nationally. Congratulations have streamed in to Cathy and Tim Goodwin who took over the Post Office 17 years ago. They were in Sydney on Saturday to receive the award.

Cathy said it was a good feeling to win, after they came third last year. The competition looks at monthly points earned by competing post offices in reaching targets like scanning of parcels and other tasks.

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QUESTION of the week Melanie Suitor. According to national child restraints laws children are required to be seated in an approved child restraint, appropriate for their size until they are seven years of age.

CanAssist President Narelle Schulze (left) and Treasurer Adrianne Brown presented retiring Parkes Show Society Secretary Kaye Bird (centre) with a certificate of appreciation for her assistance in coordinating the showground pavilions for the CanAssist garage sales held regularly.

National Tree Day: Parkes Shire Council and Central West Lachlan Landcare invite Parkes Shire residents to plant trees and shrubs for Planet Ark’s National Tree Day this Sunday. This year’s event takes place from 10am at Akuna Road, off Eugowra Road adjacent to the new Advanced Water Recycling facility, and will conclude around midday with a barbeque lunch. This year’s planting will connect remnant patches of vegetation in the area and provide a habitat link to the 2015 National Tree Day site located nearby. For more details and to register go to www.parkes.nsw.gov.au Please wear sturdy shoes, sunscreen, gloves and a hat.

Child Safety: The recent child restraint checking day discovered that 70% of the restraints checked were incorrectly fitted. A total of 22 child restraints were brought in for checking and two were installed. “The most common mistakes were that the seatbelt needed tightening, the seatbelt wasn’t used correctly with the child restraint, the vehicle’s headrest had to be moved up as it was resting on the child’s shoulders and there wasn’t a large enough gap between the back of the front seat and the child restraint,” said Parkes Shire Council’s Road Safety and Injury Prevention Officer,

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Harvest Field Day: The 2018 ‘Be Road Ready For Harvest’ Field Day and Performance Based Standards (PBS) vehicle demonstration takes place on 8th August at the Forbes Central West Livestock Exchange. The day starts with a free breakfast at 8am, a session on notices followed by an interactive machinery inspection session to clarify the requirements. The PBS demonstration is at 12:30pm. Registration is free but essential via Eventbrite https://www. eventbrite.com.au/e/be-road-ready-for-harvest-field-daypbs-demonstration-tickets46510393840?aff=ebdssbdestsearch Plant Carob Trees: Currajong Disability Services (CDS) is calling on partners for its carob tree business. Not only would you be doing your part for the environment and providing fodder for cattle, but you could potentially make a windfall. Carob is drought proof, can grow on free draining soil, slightly salt tolerant, feeds stock for free and has numerous health benefits.

It is also a way to safeguard the future of CDS. To get involved or find out more email dane.millerd@currajong.org.au

Jonty Ralph, formerly of Currajong Disability Services (CDS) planted trees with Blake Huntly last year. CDS also planted 500 jujubes last year and plan to do the same again this month.

What is your favourite winter time activity?

Liz Jones: Watching movies near the fire. My favourite are Danielle Steele movies – I’ve read most of her books too.

Greg Cox: Sunny days like this and enjoying being outside or going to a park. I don’t like winter, so these days make up for it.

Carol Verstegen: Curl up on the lounge watching movies with my kids. My favourite are thrillers.

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cryptIc cLUes ACROSS 1 Make money through trading broken red machines (11) 7 Discharge returns to dine (3) 8 Withstands quarrelling sisters (7) 9 By retreating through the trees Max escaped the tests (5) 10 Sneak off and take a winding course (5) 12 First person guide that one can maintain in court (5) 14 Coloured cook? (5) 15 Deserving an improvement in anger management (7) 17 Number favoured by the father of Shem, Ham and Japheth (3) 18 The kind of torn vine men fix in this setting (11)

QUIck cLUes ACROSS 1 Product for sale (11) 7 Eat (3) 8 Opposes (7) 9 School tests (5) 10 Reptile (5) 12 Entreat (5) 14 Tanned (5) 15 Deserving (7) 17 Number (3) 18 Surrounding conditions (11)

Two Way Crossword: © Reuben’s Puzzles

sUdokU 6 Who replaced David Lee Roth as singer of rock band Van Halen in 1985?

7 Which band first released the song My Sharona?

8 The Reverend Charles Lutwidge Dodgson wrote under which nom de plume?

9 What is the capital city of Barbados?

10 What is the only volcano on the European mainland to have erupted within the last hundred years?

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1. Kenya 2. Turkey 3. Poison ivy 4. 84 5.

Augustus 6. Sammy Hagar 7. The Knack 8. Lewis Carroll 9. Bridgetown 10. Mount Vesuvius

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 Nairobi is the capital of which African country?

2 The seasoned yoghurt dish cacık originated in which country?

3 The mnemonic “Leaves of three, let it be; berries white, danger in sight” usually refers to what plant?

4 How old was author Kurt Vonnegut at the time of his death?

5 Who was the successor of Julius Caesar as Roman Emperor?

No: 18

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QUIZ

Today’s Aim: 15 words: Good 22 words: Very good 30 words: Excellent

DOWN 1 The magician’s escape timer was a work of great skill (11) 2 Serve as a substitute for an electronic parcel delivery system (7) 3 Brass found on cattle? (5) 4 Finds a place to rest in poor fitness, if removed (5) 5 It is still returning with nothing left (3) 6 The raging sea torments regions as far from the west as you can get (11) 11 One of the disciples, perhaps, who was inclined to lapse badly (7) 13 The fallen rider was less well hydrated (5) 14 Being about to take the first step (5) 16 Minister is almost very resurrected (3)

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DOWN 1 Work of outstanding artistry (11) 2 Take the place of (7) 3 Brass instruments (5) 4 Snuggles (5) 5 Possessive pronoun (3) 6 The less western (11) 11 One of the twelve disciples of Jesus Christ (7) 13 Less moist (5) 14 Originate (5) 16 Reverend (slang) (3)

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Drought Care Packages Well Received By Farmers

The fully loaded vehicle with drought care packages donated by Parkes and Forbes residents for farmers.

More than 40 care packages were distributed to drought affected farmers following the initiative of a Parkes woman asking for donations.

“It has been pretty amazing,” said Karen White who created a Facebook page last month to ask people to donate items to make up care packages.

She said many people made up smoko packages, one woman donated $100 worth of dog biscuits and the Rural Fire Service

at Forbes arrived with a vehicle loaded with everyday items, such as rice, pasta and sugar.

“We did not have enough room to fit everything in for the first drop off.” Karen teamed up with the NSW Farmers Association’s representative in Parkes and she took all the packages to the central distribution point in Cobar.

They have already received very good feedback from farmers. A couple who had received a package with home made fruit cakes sent a message saying, “It gave us a lift when we thought the world was against us.”

According to Karen the greatest need is drinking water as many farmers’ household tanks are running low. She said large water jugs or slabs of water bottles would be most welcome to farmers at this stage. “I am happy to keep going as long as there are donations,” Karen said.

Go to the Facebook page Central West Drought Care Packages for more information, or drop off donations at 172 London Road or at Kadina B & B at 22 Mengarvie Street.

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Heavy Vehicle Route Upgrade Complete A road upgrade to create a major heavy vehicle route linking the Newell Highway to busy grain handling facilities at Wirrinya, south-west of Parkes, is now complete.

The changes include a 12.6 km section of the road, known as Bewleys Road in the Weddin Shire, and Wirrinya Road in the Forbes Shire, was widened, had its culverts strengthened, intersections realigned and rail crossings improved to allow access for an increased number of heavy vehicles.

The upgrade will allow B-doubles, road trains and other heavy vehicles to use the road as a direct route between the Newell Highway and Wirrinya.

The upgrade has created a more direct heavy vehicle route which represents a distance saving of up to 37 kilometres per trip meaning the trucks will no longer need to travel through Forbes or Caragabal. The grain handling facility at Wirrinya received about 50,000 tonnes of grain each year by truck.

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Member for Orange Phil Donato MP (right) donated $2,466, which equals the 2.5% pay rise he received, to the drought charity Aussie Helpers. He handed over the cheque to Krystal Haycock and Brian Egan.

Challenge To MPs To Dig Into Own Pockets

Member for Orange Phil Donato MP has taken the lead to show his support for drought affected farmers by donating the 2.5% pay rise MPs have received to the drought charity Aussie Helpers.

He feels the government have failed to deliver for farmers, and charities are now having to do the work.

“I cannot in good conscience accept a pay rise while farmers, whom I proudly represent, are struggling through the worst drought in over three decades.”

He also put out a challenge to all regional and rural based MPs, both state and federal, to donate their pay rise and show their support for farmers and demonstrate leadership, which they were elected to do.

“If government won’t provide freight subsidies for fodder, water, and stock to help farmers, the least they can do is open up their wallets,” said Phil.

“Politicians received a 2.5% pay rise this year, but I don’t think it’s fair that we should get a pay rise when farmers are struggling.”

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CONNECT With Nature National Tree Day is Australia’s largest tree-planting and nature care event. Tree Day is an opportunity for you to do something positive for your community and the environment by connecting with nature. Since the first tree day in 1996 more than 3.8 million people have planted 24 million trees! See details for the Parkes event in Snippets on page 3. (If you can’t make it on Sunday, any day or every day can be Tree Day.)

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CAUGHTOut! YOUNGER BROTHER IS WATCHING YOU… Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack kept a close watch on Parkes Mayor Ken Keith OAM when he made a speech in Parkes last week.

(Readers are welcome to send us funny, unusual, cute or interesting photos for Caught Out! to editor@parkesphoenix.com.au.)

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Rug up and get cosy with this easy recipe for Mulled Wine.

INGREDIENTS 2 x 750ml bottles red wine, like Merlot 1/3 cup caster sugar, plus extra if desired 2 cinnamon sticks 2 star anise 4 whole cloves 1 orange, thinly sliced, cut into quarters Have you noticed the latest addition to the public art collection in Parkes? Stroll around the CBD this weekend and look for it. Tip: It is on the wall of a place of entertainment.

METHOD Combine wine, sugar, cinnamon, star anise and cloves in a large saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 10 minutes or until sugar dissolves and mixture is heated through, adding extra sugar if needed. Add orange to wine mixture.

Stand for 2 minutes. Pour among heatproof serving glasses. Serve warm.

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Use the same frame for a modern and contemporary feel when grouping family photos.

When a picture dominates a wall it creates drama.

We can have a beautiful and sensational piece of art, but if it is not displayed properly it will not be appreciated accordingly.

An art collection can express your personality and give your home a sense of drama and excitement. Here are my five simple and easy rules to follow when hanging your artwork or treasured family photos.

1. Choose a wall that is the focal point of the room to ensure the art takes centre stage. If possible add feature lighting to really showcase it.

2. Artworks needs to be hung at eye level to demand attention. A general rule of thumb is to have the artwork’s centre at approximately 1.5 to 1.6m from the floor.

3. Consider the size of your artwork and select a wall that is in scale to its proportions. Never put small pictures on large walls. I do love it when an oversized picture dominates a wall to create drama. If your artwork is smaller consider display-

ing groups of your favourite pieces that will draw your attention upon entering the room.

4. If you are positioning your art near or above furniture consider its size and scale as this will interact with the art. If you place your canvas above a sofa or buffet for example, it can’t extend over the length of these pieces to work visually.

5. Try grouping family photos in either random patterns or symmetrical to make an artistic design statement. For an eclectic look use a collection of antiqued and embossed frames to create a more relaxed feel. Alternatively, you can use the same frame for a modern and contemporary feel. For guaranteed success lay your pattern on the floor before you begin.

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Julie Layton and Erica Brazel enjoyed an afternoon of making flower petal essential oil rollers on Saturday.

31 Jul 31 Jul 1 Aug 3 Aug Also at the essential oils afternoon were Rachel Craig, Symone Lee and Linda Snyman.

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17-18 Aug 27-29 Aug 4 Sep Ongoing Emma Brown hosted the essential oils afternoon for about 20 women.

Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Parkes High School students Brett Taylor and Aaron Lee, who help with restoration work at the HARS Parkes Aviation Musuem, met Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack last week at the hand over of a historical aircraft to the museum.

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Australian Gothic Local Exhibition by artist Alice Stokes at the Parkes Library. Mon/Wed/Fri 9am-5pm, Tue/Thu 10am-7pm, Sat 9am-1pm.https:// aliceintarotland.com Author visit by Kim Hodges with her sequel Girl over the Edge following on Girl on the Edge at 10am at the Parkes Library. RSVP by 26 July on 6861 2309 or parkes.library@parkes.nsw.gov.au National Parks Quarterly Walks - Harvey Fire trail, Goobang National Park. Meet 9am at the Lions Park, Parkes. medium 6km, contact Peter Cannon on 6866 1225.

National Tree Day - Australia's largest tree-planting and nature care event from 10:00am - 12:00pm at Akuna road - travelling from Parkes on the Eugowra Road, pass through Goobang (Billabong) Creek and approximately .8km after crossing turn right into Akuna Road.) Please wear a hat or beanie and bring water. Gloves, tools and equipment provided, as well as a barbeque. RSVP to Marg Applebee on 6862 4914.

Council Meeting at Parkes Shire Council chamber from 2pm.

The Arthritis Support Group meets at 10am at Pink Orchid Cafe. All Welcome.

Coota Park Blue E Beef Production Field Day, from 10am at Coota Park near Woodstock.

Author Jenny Bull will share her story of surviving fires, floods, Cyclone Ted and the 1970s beef crash in her book Back of Beyond at 6pm at the Parkes Library. RSVP 6861 2309 or parkes.library@parkes.nsw.gov.au Field Day and Performance Based Standards (PBS) vehicle demonstration at the Forbes Central West Livestock Exchange starting at 8am with a free breakfast. All attendees will receive an information kit. Registration is free but essential via Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/be-roadready-for-harvest-field-daypbs-demonstration-tickets-46510393840?aff=eb dssbdestsearch Parkes Public School 150 Year Celebration with a High Tea, school tours, historic displays, a fair and a gala celebration dinner.

Parkes Show. For further details go to parkesshow.org.au Coota Park Blue E Annual on Property Bull Sale. 2pm, 50 bulls for sale.

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 Parkes Day VIEW Club Luncheon meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the month at the Astro Dish Motor Inn. Call Pamela on 6863 4552 to book.

Parkes Camera Club meets every 1st and 3rdTuesday night of the month at 7pm at Neighbourhood Central on the corner of Bushman and Currajong Streets. All welcome. Contact email address cameraclubparkes@gmail.com Lachlan Area Suicide Prevention Network (LASPN) meets at 6pm on the first Wednesday of the month at the Uniting Church, Court Street.

Free Evening Meal the first Monday of each month from 5:30 – 6:30pm at the Uniting Church Hall. All welcome.

Storytime at the Parkes Shire Library every Wednesday, 10.30 - 11.30am for children 3-5 years and parents/carers (younger children welcome).

Rhyme Time at the Parkes Shire Library every Thursdays, 10.30 - 11.15am.

Children 0-3 years and parents/ carers (older children welcome).

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Painting With Kindness

Currajong Disability Services (CDS) has again felt the generosity of the community with the Parkes Painting Group making a donation.

The group donated $1,000 raised from their exhibition held in late April this year.

Kim Chambers and Helen Huntly, whose grandson Blake is at Currajong, handed the cheque to Currajong Chairman, Neil Unger.

“We continue to be overwhelmed and appreciative of the kindness of the Parkes business community,” said Neil. It is quite unbelievable to amount of donations and generosity we have received in the last six months.”

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OUR Bloke Tony Fisher How long have you lived in Parkes and what do you like most about living here? I have lived in Parkes for 35 years.

I grew up on the farm at Yarrabandai. The best thing about Parkes was bringing my family up here. A great environment for all aspects of their lives. The caring community is one of the best.

Where do you work or what do you do currently and what do you enjoy about it? I am retired after 41 years in the electrical industry. I have turned my hobby of lead lighting into a small business - something I enjoy with a passion. I just enjoy doing good work for customers.

What do you do in your spare time and on weekends? My other time is spent with my grandchildren, working as a volunteer coordinator for Parkes Palliative Care, working with bereaved parents in the Central West and as an Elvis Festival volunteer. I also enjoy water skiing, swimming and driving the old Holden with the retro caravan behind.

What are you really good at? I am really good at getting into mischief with the grandkids! And getting into trouble with their parents (lol).

If you could have a superpower what would it be? If I had a super power, it would be to visit someone very special in heaven.

What is your pet hate? My pet hate is gossip, and how that affects the people involved!

Tell us about your best holiday. I have travelled overseas, but the best holidays were to Wyangala water skiing every January with family and friends - the absolute best times!

Kim Chambers and Helen Huntly of the Parkes Painting Group with Neil Unger, Chairman of CDS.

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CLASSIFIEDS PARKES PHYSIOTHERAPY Linda Reilly APA Titled Sports Physiotherapist 25 Clarinda Street Parkes Ph: 6862 5005

Some of the Council staff members undergoing drone training.

Drones Save Council Time And Money

Drone technology has opened up an array of time and cost saving applications, and the Parkes Shire is welcoming it with open arms.

A number of Parkes Shire Council staff are undertaking a training course in drone operation and Civil Aviation Safety Authority’s (CASA) compliance as part of a wider program to incorporate the technology into asset management and other applications.

Council’s Director of Infrastructure Andrew Francis said Council has teamed with The Institute of Drone Technology for drone flight training as well as ensuring all staff trained in drone usage are compliant with the stringent CASA guidelines for Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS).

“All trained staff will attain their remote pilot license which is the precursor to Council obtaining its own operator’s licence. We will eventually have a certified aviation management system for our drones.”

The use of drones and other smart community technology will assist in asset management and maintenance as well as providing environmental monitoring opportunities for noxious weeds and other problems such as salinity.

“There are many time and cost saving applications for drones including inspection of assets at height (sporting oval lights, water reservoir covers and platforms), road conditions, flood response, geotechnical monitoring, thermal heat mapping of building roof insulation effectiveness, hydrology, water pollution, vegetation analysis as well as parks and sporting oval watering performance. The drones will also be used to monitor drainage issues and digital capture for town planning,” said Andrew.

One of the key uses will be for leak detection in the hundreds of kilometres of council water mains, particularly in hilly terrain to the east of Parkes.

The marketing team will also be able to utilise images for promotional purposes.

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PARKES SPORT

Netball Players Proud Ambassadors For Parkes The Parkes District Netball Association sent a contingent of 42 representatives to the State Age championships in Sydney recently.

Parkes fielded three teams for the competition in the 13, 14 and 15 year age groups.

Each team played a minimum of six half hour games each day.

There were 19 teams in the 13 year division - won by Brunswick Byron.

Day 1 started with losses to Casino and Inverell. The next game against Gunnedah was an 8 all draw and they won their next two games convincingly against Cobar and Armidale. The last game ended with a loss to Macleay 10-8.

Day 2 was a hard day with the final tally at 5 loses, 1 win.

Day 3 was again a tough one against 4 teams who finished in the top 10. The results were 1 win against Narrabri, followed by 3 narrow losses against Woolgoolga, Sapphire Coast and Kurri Kurri going down by one point to each on the buzzer. With nothing left in the tank the girls went down in the last 2 games against Goulburn and

Kiama.

The 14 year group had 19 teams with Macleay the overall winners.

Day 1 started with a win against Narrabri, but they they went down in the next 5 games.

Day 2’s first match against Mudgee ended with a loss, a win against Gunnedah, losses to Goulburn and Inverell, and a win against Yass. They lost the final match against Ulladulla.

Day 3 they played 4 top ten rated teams with losses against Leeton, Woolgoolga, Kiama, Lower Clarence and Port Stephens.

They took away a win against Armidale.

The largest field was in the 15 year division with 21 teams with eventual winners Armidale.

Day 1 they faced strong teams and went down to Temora, Grafton, Group 14, Narrandera and Gunnedah, but finished with a win over Ulladulla & Districts.

Day 2 started with a loss against eventual winners Armidale. They posted their second win over Sapphire Coast before going down to Brunswick Byron, Glen Innes,

Cessnock and Kurri Kurri.

Day 3 brought 7 matches with the final tally of 4 losses against Macleay, Lower Clarence, West Wyalong and Mount Druitt, 1 narrow loss against Coonabarabran and 2 wins against Narrabri and Port Stephens.

A highlight of the weekend was getting to watch the Round 10 Suncorp Super Netball match between the Giants and Swifts at the ICC on Sunday night after meeting some of the players on Saturday.

The U13 team met Sarah Klau from Sydney Swifts and Selena Guthrie from GWS Giants at the State Age Championships in Sydney.

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Perfect conditions on Tuesday saw our members enjoying a great day of bowls. In two games of pairs Maureen Miller, Rhona Went def Marja Iffland, Merilyn Rodgers. Valmai Westcott, Joan Simpson def Chris Cox, Margaret Hawken.

In triples Kay Craft, Flo Riseborough, Brenda Davies def Jean Kennedy, Audrey Jones, Frances Charlton. Heather Harvey, Chris Curteis, Maureen Baillee def Di Howell, Rosemary Mitchell, Minnie Riordan. Winners for the day were Heather, Chris and Maureen; runners-up Chris and Margaret.

Our Fours team playing at Gulgong were defeated 22 -14 Well done to our players.

The Pairs team are playing on Wednesday, Good Luck to them.

The draw for the second round of Club Championship Triples to be played on 31st July as follows: Merilyn Rodgers, Marja Iffland, Maree Grant v Gwenda Carty, Cherie Frame, Rhona Went. Betsy Johnstone, Brenda Davies, Liz Byrne v Minnie Riordan, Audrey Jones, Joan Simpson.

To play social bowls please ring Table Selectors Rhona Went and Marja Iffland on 68621446 between 9am and 9:30am. Social roster Chris Cox. Visitors and new players always welcome.

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Golf Winners Last Saturday’s winners at the Parkes Golf Club were David Stevenson with 40 points in the men’s competition. He was also the Handiskins winners. In the women’s competition Anita Medcalf was the winner with 41 points.

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A Cracker Of A Weekend Around The Fire Over the past decade, Orange has become recognised as one of Australia’s finest culinary regions. The first ever Orange Winter Fire Festival will have the town bursting with great food, drink and cultural events, all with a wintry flavour from 3rd to 5th August. The festival will capitalise on the town’s winemaking status as some of the best local drops are showcased at events inspired by classic Australiana images, such as crackling bonfires and chargrilled feasts.

The festival kicks off on Friday with the nearby village of Millthorpe being transformed into a winter wonderland as country-folk duo Smith and Jones light up the stage and Pym Street bustles with food and wine market stalls. Meanwhile, back in Orange, Ross Hill Wines will host acclaimed chef Michael Manners, who’ll serve up a casual meal of soup and paella by an outdoor fireplace.

The fire theme continues on Saturday. The standout event sees Small Acres Cyder, See Saw wines and Canobolas Dance Hall join forces for a raucous night of ‘wassailing’ by the bonfire in preparation for spring. For the uninitiated, wassailing is an ancient act of chanting to trees, thus ensuring their prosperity. There will be poetry sessions, ‘astronomical journeys’, char grilled feasts and rich red wines under expansive starry night skies, huddling up to a fireplace in a country pub or restaurant for a Sunday roast plus so much more over the festival. A road trip to the Orange Winter Fire Festival would make for a pretty perfect winter weekend Orange Winter Fire Festival 2018 will take place from Friday, August 3 to Sunday, August 5. Head to www.orangewinterfirefestival. com.au for event and ticket information.

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Unique Rings And Other Collectables If you need shelter from the cold, Second Chance Collectables is a good place to go browsing. It is a licenced second-hand dealer for furniture, ceramics, silver and silver plate, glass and crystal, jewellery and watches, metals, kitchenware, artworks, clocks, toys, militaria, books and ephemera, precious objects, religious works, and other goods with age and interest. While most antique items date from before 1900, you will also find more contemporary items including Australian handmade jewellery and Moorcroft ceramics including current open ranges, numbered editions and limited editions. The resizing of jewellery is also available in store. The store, with clients Australia wide, is open seven days a week.

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Dinner, Damper And Dessert With Poetry Head to Molong on Saturday, 4th August when the Freemasons Hotel hosts a Winter Fire Festival event from 7pm. Enjoy a night of original contemporary Australian poetry and music provided by renowned storyteller, Frank Povah. Frank is an experienced character that will leave you captivated and in laughter. He will sing, tell stories and much more while you enjoy a camp oven dinner, damper and dessert. Call the Freemasons Hotel to book on 6366 8512. Tickets $30 pp. The Freemasons Hotel and Accolades Restaurant are located at 1 Bank Street Molong.

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