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ROCK ON… Dave Faulkner and Brad Shepherd of the Hoodoo Gurus had the crowd dancing and singing in the final set of the night at Band Together Farmers on Saturday.
Band Together For The Best Day In Parkes
The iconic line-up of Australian greats at the Band Together Farmers concert in Parkes on Saturday delivered a rare experience for the 2,500 strong crowd and left them in high spirits by the end of the night. The crowd in the mosh pit was really living in the moment by the time Mark Seymour and the Undertow followed by the Hoodoo Gurus came on stage with people dancing and singing with passion and conviction. The fundraising event for the Centre for Rural and Remote Mental Health was also meant to be a day off from all drought worries and concerns. With comments like
“the best day ever” and “fantastic event” it seemed to have hit the right spot. “It was just phenomenal and everyone had such a good time,” said Darren Jones, event director. The artists also loved Parkes and had a ball. “Although it was a hot and dusty day, it highlighted the reality of the drought, and all the comments have only been positive,” said Darren. A highlight for the artists was getting a private tour of The Dish on Saturday morning “which they all raved about”. Continued on page 2
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MAYORAL NOTES Congratulations to the organisers of the Band Together Farmers concert that rocked Parkes over the weekend. Thousands flocked to the Showground on Saturday to enjoy the Hoodoo Gurus headline, in addition to a swag of other Australian music legends. All monies raised donated to the Centre for Rural and Remote Mental Health. Special mention to the RAAF Roulettes who wowed the crowd during their spectacular appearance over the fundraiser. Council’s Parks and Gardens team, in partnership with Derrick Hoe Excavations, have completed the new rock pool garden and Remembrance section at the Parkes Cemetery. The new seating is designed as an area for quiet reflection. Work has also finished on the first stage of sealing on Station Street. There is another stage of sealing works to be undertaken prior to Christmas. Council will advise of any changes to road conditions prior to work commencing via our website, www. parkes.nsw.gov.au. Lachlan Health Council is calling on residents to provide their input into the health care planning process, by becoming a Health Council member. The Lachlan Health Council is made up of local community representatives, clinicians and managers from Parkes and Forbes, all passionate about the health of our community. To become a member, contact Jo Suffolk on 6850 7103. The festive season is just around the corner, with the annual Shop Parkes campaign commencing next week to coincide with the Sparkles Illuminations, Christmas Street Parade, Markets and Movie Night. This year, locals are encouraged to ‘give a gift to the community’ by shopping locally. Throughout the festive season, we will be unwrapping 12 local Christmas special offers via the visit Parkes website and the Shop Parkes Facebook and Instagram pages. For all details about the Shop Parkes campaign, and Christmas events, visit www.visitparkes.com.au. 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 nurses on shift at the Parkes Hospital on Sunday afternoon. Although all the beds were full my particular nurse took a different approach to an ongoing issue and resolved it :)
THUMBS UP To the cooler weather and over 30mm of rain this week!
THUMBS DOWN To people abusing free entry to the Parkes pool by committing acts of vandalism.
THUMBS UP To the Band Together Farmers concert – it was an absolute blast!
Mark Seymour (right) with guitarist Cameron McKenzie during their popular set on Saturday night at the Parkes Showgrounds.
Continued from page 1 The other important result of the event was that so much awareness had been raised about mental health. “There were loads of people who spoke to the girls of the digital mental health service Reach Out in the marquee at the concert. Even during the build-up the mental health message was getting a lot of attention,” said Darren. The stellar cast of seven bands performing from 1:30pm on Saturday saw fans travelling from as far as Queensland, Newcastle, Sydney and all over the Central West. The addition of the RAAF Roulettes had the whole town excited as their spectacular aerial show could be seen all over. “Thanks for an amazing show, worth the trip from Shellharbour,” said one person. “What a great day,” said another. “We never get anything like that here, and for such
a worthy cause. Thank you so much to the organisers and bands for making it possible. Everywhere I looked, everyone was having a great time! It was the best day I’ve ever had in Parkes.” Councillor Neil Westcott opened the concert saying what a wonderful event it was for the farmers and the community, while elder Robert Clegg urged people to give farmers a friendly wave when they see them on their land, when he did the welcome to country. Parkes was also the centre of attention on Saturday and Sunday morning when ABC Radio did a live broadcast from Cooke Park with ABC Radio Sydney presenter, Simon Marnie. ABC New England North West’s Anna Moulder and ABC Illawarra’s Drive Presenter and music legend, Lindsay ‘The Doctor’ McDougall. By Maggi Barnard
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QUESTION of the week case of inclement weather the venue will be the Middleton School Hall in Medlyn Street. For more information call Judy Fisher on 0402 599 001.
Georgie’s Pantry received a $700 donation from the Ballarat Christian College last week. The students from Victoria raised the money as part of their Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) project. They visited Parkes last week to also meet a farmer and spend money in the community to support businesses doing it tough in the drought. In the photo (L-R) are Karen Farquhar (VCAL Coordinator), Trent Loader (Head of Senior School), Isaac, Caitlin, Joel, Yual, Lunyjock and Daniel – all Year 11 VCAL students – with Natalie Quince, Manager of Anglicare Parkes.
Christmas Bingo: The Trundle Branch of the Royal Far West Sunshine Club is raising money to give country kids the same opportunity for top health care as city kids. Join in the fun of Christmas Bingo on Sunday, 2nd December at 10am at Trundle Golf Club with many great prizes, a 60 pick-abox and a raffle: 1st prize Sunbeam electric frying pan, 2nd and 3rd prizes are large table lamps, 4th prize a silver bangle (donated by Nangar). Lunch available for $5. Light A Candle: The annual candle lighting event of the Parkes Chapter of the Compassionate Friends will take place again at Lions Park on Sunday, 9th December from 5:30pm. “We invite you to bring a photo of your deceased loved ones to add to our Christmas photo board,” said Judy Fisher. Candles will be provided or feel free to bring your own. “You are welcome to bring nibbles and a drink and stay on after the candle lighting to share stories of the children and grandchildren and loved ones that will not be with you this Christmas.” In
Summer Reading Club Time: Kids, get ready to join Parkes Shire Library Summer Reading Club for a fun time when “Curious Creatures” will take over your summer reading. The Curious Creatures theme this year will encourage eager young readers to discover new worlds as they explore and connect with creatures through reading and a range of activities at Parkes Shire libraries. The launch of Summer Reading Club at Parkes Shire Library is on Tuesday, 4th December at 4pm with a special time for readers to sign up, come and meet a special guest and surprise creatures and other fun activities. Children’s Services Officers Debbie and Sandie are really excited about this year’s Summer Reading Club. “Don’t miss out on a really special start to our Summer Reading Club this year,” said Sandie. Summer Reading Club (SRC) is for all young readers birth and up.
Do you prefer your onions over or under the sausage?
Steve Chester: The traditional way is to put it on top, and that is the way it should be. If you drop any on the floor it is a waste of good onions!
Tim Watts: I am not concerned either way. It does not really bother me.
Darren Middleton from Powderfinger performed in Cooke Park on Saturday morning at the live broadcast of ABC Radio. There were also live performances by Mark Seymour from Hunters & Collectors, Jacobs Run and the Hoodoo Gurus. Many locals were interviewed about their drought relief efforts and how local businesses are affected.
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State Government Funds For Six Projects In Parkes Shire
The opening of a Parents/Carers Room at the Red Cross premises in Church Street has been welcomed by the community. The official opening on Wednesday was attended by Red Cross members, donors and community members.
No More Nappy Changing In The Car The Parkes Red Cross branch has come to the rescue of parents and carers with a new and much needed initiative. The Red Cross officially opened its brand new parents/carers room at its Church Street premises on Wednesday offering a safe and welcoming environment for changing nappies, feeding or just some quiet from the business outside. The room is the idea of committee member Alison Dixon and the very first of its kind among Red Cross branches. “It is a fantastic idea and great for the community and families,” said Megan Norton, Senior Administration Officer of the greater western region who had come from Wagga for the opening. President Norma Oliver said the idea would not have become a reality without the help and donations of the community. They were able to convert a junk room into the beautiful facility with a basin with hot water, a fridge, couch, carpeted floor, toys, nappies and other items. There is also an
outside play area. Donations were received by Northparkes Mines ($2,000 for the plumbing), Terry Brothers (carpet), Philip Dixon (laying of carpet), Paul Woods (manual labour), Ian Rowe (electrical work) and several Red Cross members who made donations. “It is amazing to see this facility and that the money was used to benefit locals,” said Michelle Wetherell from Northparkes Mines. “As a mother of a three-year-old I know how much this will mean to parents.” Councillor Pat Smith said it’s been needed for a long time. “It is just amazing and great that the Red Cross has done this for our community.” The room will be open on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10am to 3pm and on Fridays from 9am to 3pm. “We would love to have it open every day, but do not have enough volunteers at the moment for that,” said Secretary Allison Woods. By Maggi Barnard
Six clubs in the Parkes Shire will share in over $300,000 of funding announced by Member for Orange Phil Donato MP last week for a total of 20 projects. Phil announced $326,309 of State Government funds to deliver much needed improvements to local facilities from the NSW Government’s 2018 Community Building Partnership Program. This funding will allow local organisations to bring important projects to life. “This is fantastic for the Orange electorate; this funding will directly help our community by enabling positive social, recreational and economic outcomes,” Phil said. “I congratulate all organisations that were successful in their application and look forward to seeing these projects come to fruition. “These projects will make a real impact for community groups in our area, which creates benefits that flow to everyone. I am very proud to have put my support behind these projects.” The projects in Parkes are: Parkes Dragon Boat Club Inc for Delivering Dragon Boating to Parkes $6,500; Police Citizens Youth Clubs NSW Ltd for PCYC Parkes Foyer Renovation $28,050; Parkes Aero Club Training Group Inc for a new awning for Parkes Aero Club Clubhouse $20,000; Bogan Gate Community Memorial Hall Inc for partial roof refurbishment of Bogan Gate Community Memorial Hall $13,536; Bogan Gate Golf Club Co-operative Ltd for a kitchen refurbishment for Bogan Gate Golf Club $7,000; Parkes Golf Club Co-operative Ltd for heating and air conditioning replacement for clubhouse $15,285.
The King Of All Cob Loaves Parkes has a brand new and very unique world champion. Northparkes Mines employee Michael Thomas was crowned the World Cob Loaf Champion in Wellington last weekend at the Cob Loaf Festival - World Championships. Michael scored a massive 476 out of 500 for his salmon creation. The 24-year-old said he wanted to offer the judges something different and focused on the taste. Michael is a Wellington local, but moved to Parkes earlier this year after accepting the position of Northparkes Graduate Environmental Advisor.
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The Cherry On Top Young celebrates the National Cherry Festival on the first weekend of December at the height of the cherry picking season. This iconic regional produce event showcases the famous Cherry which has been part of the landscape around Young for over 150 years. The three-day celebration includes quirky and colourful festivities. While in Young take time to support the local businesses with a good variety to explore.
for men and women, as well as kangaroo leather belts for the men; calf, fox, sheep, deer and kangaroo pelts; a beautiful range of long and short hair pillows; locally made foot soaks, bath salts, body and lip scrubs; Sri Lankan loose leaf Tridosha tea in gift tubs, and so much more.
Lingerie Boutique Offers More
Tess Clothing Boutique at 99 Boorowa Street is a locally owned family business specialising in classic modern styles for women of all ages. The beautiful range of summer fashions are made of natural fabrics, linen and 100% cotton. Find exclusive brands including Jump, Walnut Melbourne, Elm Lifestyle, 3rd Story, Betty Basics, Fate & Becker, Bee Twomey, Alessi and Rare Rabbit in sizes from 8-18 and S-XL.
Julies Lingerie Boutique carries all the recognised brands of underwear as well as Capriosca swimwear designed specifically for curves. Also in store are Australian Midsummer night’s dream cotton nightwear, as well as a range of imported nightwear, petticoats and housecoats; Italian stockings and leggings; pieces of Canadian designer Joseph Ribkoff’s amazing designs and fabrics; a selection of unique jewellery from a talented designer in New York; a selection of Roberta Gandolfini Italian handbags; and hats from acclaimed Sydney millinery Ford. Owners Julie and Kiralee are qualified fitters.
Charm And Beauty For Your Home
A House Full Of Quality Products
Pop into Provincial Charm for all your giftware, homewares, art, furniture and home decor needs. The store prides itself in supplying different, beautiful pieces that will be an accent to any house. There are beautiful, large clocks with moving cogs visible behind the clock face for a stunning visual effect; Australian made genuine kangaroo leather handbags, wallets and purses
Annie B’s Full House has a wide range of quality merchandise including gifts, kitchenware and collectables. You will find gifts, kitchenware and collectables. Open seven days, there is a wide range of stock from soaps, handbags, nighties, wonderful linen, Glasshouse candles, hand cream, diffusers and saucepans to name a few. A free wrapping service is on offer.
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The Sweetest Tourist Attraction in Young! All products Gluten Free! With 50 varieties of fudge, 90 lines of Jams, Sauces, Chutneys - We grow it, we make it, we love it. Gift emporium in store offering a huge range of giftware & homeware.
Shop 1, 21 Lovell St, Young 02 6382 5854 poppafudge@bigpond.com
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YOUNG HAS IT RIGHT HERE ON YOUR DOORSTEP The Loft has the variety, style and practical clothing to suit sizes 8-24. Surrounded by great cafes - come in and browse.
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The popular cherry pie eating contest at the anual National Cherry Festival.
Try Poppa’s Famous Fudge
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Poppa’s Fudge & Jam Factory is open seven days a week offering a wide range of locally and freshly made jams and chutneys. From melon and ginger to banana jam, there are more than 20 different types to choose from. A huge range of delicate chocolates and tempting lollies, as well as the freshly made fudge, makes it worth a visit. All products are made in store from fresh produce and all products are gluten free. Also on offer is a huge range of giftware and homeware for the ideal present or addition to your home.
The Loft Fashion House offers one stop shopping for women sizes 8 to 24 with a complete range of beautiful fashion clothing, handbags, jewellery, hats, fascinators, and accessories to suit the discerning women of the world. The fantastic range of leisure wear and accessories include leading brands like Gordon Smith, Marco Polo, Black Pepper, Yarra trail, Mark Slade and more. With new arrivals daily, there are some great Christmas gift ideas too.
Christmas Crafting
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Do you love Christmas crafts? Robynette Fabric Salon offers workshops to help you get ready for an Aussie Christmas with beautiful hand made decorations. Go to Robynette Fabric Salon for all your crafting needs and ideas. Also visit the Facebook page to see what is on.
Boutique 99 offers a wide range of ladies clothing and accessories. The owner Cynthia Watson has worked in customer service her whole life. She stocks exclusive labels to the region and has something for every occasion – from formal wear, debutante to weddings and special occasions as well as accessories and plus sizes. She has new stock arriving all the time.
Big Variety At Little Cherry Tree WORKSHOPS
Patchwork, machine embroidery, dress making and paper craft Group Discounts Available 192 Boorowa St, YOUNG Phone 6382 1231
The Little Cherry Tree is a family run business in the Cherry Capital of Australia. The store offers quality products for men, women, kids, babies and the home stocking brands such as T2 (Teatoo), Subo, Bubba Organics, Aster & Oak, Ponchik, Splosh, Matcha Maiden, The Chilli Factory and many other great brands.
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More Reasons To Visit Young It is the ideal day trip of 150km to get to Young, probably best known for its National Cherry Festival in December. The undulating countryside, fresh produce, fascinating pioneering history and unique local businesses are some other reasons to visit. James White ventured into the area in 1826 and settled at Burrangong Station. The site where Young now stands consisted of a well sheltered valley with good water. White built sheep yards and a shepherds’ hut. The area was reserved for lambing ewes, and was given the name of Lambing Flat and remained as such for 34 years until 1860 when White’s nephew Dennis Regan and Alexander ‘the Yankee’ found gold in the creek at the rear of the current Lambing Flat Folk Museum. Within 12 months there were some 20,000 miners. Cherry trees appear to have first been planted in Young in 1847 at the home orchard of Edward Taylor. In 1878, the first commercial cherry orchard was planted by Croatian migrant Nikola Jasprica (often known by anglicised form of his name Nicolas Jasprizza). Using some of the original stock from Taylor’s Kentish varieties, Jasprica conducted grafting experiments to produce a suitable variety. He arrived in Lambing Flat in search of gold but after six months started a garden and later an orchard. By 1893 he had 100 acres under cherries with 7,000 full-grown and 300 young trees and 60 acres under
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vines. Today Young is known as the Cherry Capital of Australia, and boasts many other stone fruit orchards.
Unicorns And Candles Fragrance Delight Candles & Giftware stocks handmade natural soy wax candles and melts, essential oil bath bombs, as well as a large range of giftware and salt lamps. For special Christmas presents why not have a look at the new pom-pom unicorn pillows, unicorn key rings/bag chain or unicorn feather plaques. It’s a treasure trove of distinct gifts.
2018 Woolworths 69th National Cherry Festival Friday 30 Nov - Sunday 2 Dec
Pop into the Young Visitor Information Centre or call on 02 6382 3394 www.visithilltopsregion.com.au www.nationalcherryfestival.com.au
Eat and Shop Sim.ple Café and lifestyle store has lots to offer its visitors with a wide variety of interesting and unique items. New in store are Hammill + Co tees, tanks, bags and clutches. Comfortable fashion with the emphasis on funky bold prints and pops of colour. Looking for accessories, the beautiful hand-made jewellery will grab your attention, or the leather shoes made just for Sim. ple. The new range of lovely bath and body products from @kleinsperfumery have arrived. Purchase a Kleins product and go in the draw to win a Kleins goody bag.
eclectic gifts, jewellery, clothing and much more Phone 0429 826 463
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STOCKING T2 | Aster & Oak Kiddies Food Kutter Subo Food Bottles Feeding Cookies and lots of other unique stock! 164 Boorowa St, Young 0439 961 220
• Kita Ku • Lulu Life • Island Jade • Locally crafted Jewellery Phone 0428 076 001 123 Boorowa St, Young
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cryptIc cLUes ACROSS 1 Digits indicate there was nothing in the setback (4) 3 The team left the rustic mace out for the troupe (6) 7 Can any tincture treat doubt? (11) 9 A masseur I’m engaging to put it in a nutshell (9) 11 Characteristic but included in unusual attire (9) 13 Underworld god takes cover, that is by the south, where new things come to light (11) 14 The most senior man was possibly Detective Steel (6) 15 Animal the ocean left behind? (4)
QUIck cLUes ACROSS 1 Digits (4) 3 Performing troupe (6) 7 Indeterminacy (11) 9 Put in a nutshell (9) 11 Characteristic (9) 13 Findings (11) 14 Most senior (6) 15 Authorisation stamp (4) DOWN 1 Most honest (6) 2 Surrounded (11) 4 Put text in a slanting font (9) 5 Following one another (11) 6 States (4) 8 Responses (9) 10 Ship (6) 12 Rim (4)
DOWN 1 The most honest one utters deceit! (6) 2 How can those with such wild madness cope with being surrounded? (11) 4 One thousand leave the new mail cities to slant the letters (9) 5 Cute novices lined up in a row (11) 6 States near Yass way (4) 8 Responses to artistic creations (9) 10 You can get your ‘selves’ into the conveyance (6) 12 Move slowly closer to the end of one’s tether? (4)
Two Way Crossword: © Reuben’s Puzzles
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Spanish explorer Vasco Núñez de Balboa was the first European to see what body of water?
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In the ’80s TV series Knight Rider, what make of car was KITT?
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In what year was the first Paralympic Games held?
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Astronomer and mathematician Ptolemy was born in what country in 100AD?
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Legendary entertainer Al Jolson was born in what post-Soviet country?
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Flamenco originated in what region of Spain?
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In 2011, a Formula 1 race was held for the first time in which country?
10 Sofia Boutella played Samuel L. Jackson’s sidekick in the 2014 movie, Kingsman: The Secret Service. What was her character’s name?
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Who plays Will Ferrell’s love interest in the 2003 movie, Elf?
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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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OUR Gal Gill Kinsela How long have you lived in Parkes and what do you like most about living here? I’ve been living in Parkes since 1980. I like the people. Where do you work or what do you do currently and what do you enjoy about it? I am the Parkes Meals on Wheels Service Manager. I love the people including work mates, volunteers and our precious clients. What do you do in your spare time and on weekends? Don’t really have much spare time… On weekends it’s the family, house etc.
CLASSIFIEDS PARKES PHYSIOTHERAPY Linda Reilly APA Titled Sports Physiotherapist 25 Clarinda Street Parkes Ph: 6862 5005 Patios, Rooms, Cladding & Carports (BL83737C) As on TV. Phone 6862 5886 www.pictonbros.com.au
What are you really good at? No idea. If you could have a superpower what would it be? Mindfulness. What is your pet hate? People who don’t follow through with actions after words are spoken and promises made. Tell us about your best holiday. Going to USA and Mexico, watching my daughters dance on the international stage and cruising from LA to Mexico with a great bunch of people.
Christine the Psychic will be in Parkes from 24th November to 8th December. Phone 0423 951 076. Parkes Rugby Union Club Now accepting applications for Coaches and Managers for the upcoming 2019 season. All positions are available, including First Grade and Reserves, Colts, Women and all Junior grades. Please send your expression of interest including any relevant experience to Secretary Kimberley Harris kimmi.harris@gmail.com before November 30th, 2018. Layer Pullets. Commercial Crossbreeds. Vaccinated. Duncan’s Chickens (previously B.L. Poultry) 12 wk (Black X, Red X, White X, ISA Brown) $18.50 Friday 30th November Parkes Landmark 8:00am Ph: 6862 2844 Forbes Walkers AGnVET Services 9:00am Ph: 6852 1333 Phone to order Business For Lease - Parkes Taxis 12 month contract Phone Murray 0412 321 417 WINE BARRELS FOR SALE Half wine barrels $130 each Full wine barrels $250 each Ph: Parkes Brick & Pavers 6862 2253
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Swimmer’s Shoulder Part 1
With the weather warming up swimming is an ideal way to get a full body workout. Overuse injuries in the shoulder and neck are common though, due to the repetitive nature of swimming. The shoulder is a ball and socket joint with a ring of cartilage around the socket to make the joint more stable. Around this is a loose joint capsule that is reinforced with ligaments and muscles. Because the shoulder is a very mobile joint it relies on the action of these muscles and ligaments to maintain stability. These muscles are called the rotator cuff and consist of four muscles that work together to keep your shoulder centred in its socket. So, if swimming strengthens the shoulder muscles why do so many swimmers have shoulder problems? The simple answer is due to the repetitive nature of swimming. The more complex answer lies in the fact that many swimmers don’t have good stroke technique and those that do can still have problems because the swim stroke (in particular freestyle), mainly strengthens the shoulder internal rotators and adductors. This causes muscle imbalance, leaving the scapular stabilisers and external rotators relatively weak and joint laxity increases. The rotator cuff then must work harder to keep the shoulder centred in the socket. When the already relatively weakened external rotators fatigue, the ball of the shoulder joint moves forward and the tendon of the rotator cuff muscles is pinched between the bones as the hand is raised above shoulder height. Next column I will cover some practical ways to prevent this happening and what to do if you already have impingement problems. For the fitness of you. Linda Reilly
Linda Reilly
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APA Titled Sports Physiotherapist 27 Clarinda St, Parkes NSW 2870 Telephone: 02 6862 5005
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Bev Rowe (left) made a beautiful cake for the official opening of the Parents/Carers Room at the Red Cross on Wednesday. Helping her cut the cake are three-yearold Mia Whitney, Michelle Whetherell from Northparkes Mines and Hannah Dixon with 18-month-old Alfred.
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The services clubs of Parkes joined forces for the Band Together Farmers concert on Saturday. Members of Rotary, Action Club and CWA were ready to serve the thousands of hungry concert goers. L-R are Gary Somers, Peter O’Donnell, Peter Guppy, Ann and Mark Olson, Tim Watts and Lew Laing.
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9 Dec 9-13 Jan Gillian and Steve Dunn from Parkes were among the 2,500 people at the Band Together Farmers concert.
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Tom Partridge and his daughter Mia were at the live ABC Radio broadcast in Cooke Park and the concert on Saturday. Tommy’s Truck delivers essential items and feed to farmers in need during the drought and accepts donations.
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From Dust… Parkes Potters Exhibition opening at the Coventry Room, Parkes Library at 6pm, entry $15. From Dust… Parkes Potters Exhibition open from 10am – 4pm, gold coin donation. Parkes White Ribbon Day March - Meet at Bushman Street intersection at 10:45am, march off at 11am, meet at Cooke Park for BBQ and guest speakers. Fraud Forum Parkes – learn how to protect yourself at the Parkes Bowling and Sports Club at 10am. Free event by Neighbourhood Central, NSW Police and Leading Edge Computers will provide information on different types of fraud affecting the community, and ways to prevent becoming a victim of fraud. RSVP to Neighbourhood Central 1300 810 771 or email transport@ncentral.org.au Morning Tea at Craft Corner, 257 Clarinda Street Parkes at 10:30am to celebrate Christmas. Come in and have a cuppa and cake with us. All welcome. Parkes Christmas Parade at 6pm. The route runs clockwise from Caledonia Street to Welcome Street, and then back down Clarinda and Short streets. Christmas in the Park – Markets from 3pm. Movie times to be advised. With the Christmas parade on the same day it is a great way to meet up with friends and family in Cooke Park. Christmas Bingo of the Trundle Branch of the Royal Far West Sunshine Club at the Trundle Golf Club at 10am. Many great prizes, a 60 pick-a-box, and a raffle. Lunch for $5. Morning Tea at APM Parkes, Shop 11 & 12 Village Square at 10:00 for 10:30am. Refreshments provided. Everybody welcome. RSVP by Thursday, 29th November on email Natalie.Hancock@apm.net.au Launch of the Summer Reading Club at Parkes Shire Library at 4pm. Meet a special guest and sign up for this summer’s fun program of reading and activities. Open to children of all ages. Annual Candle Lighting of the Parkes Chapter of the Compassionate Friends at Lions Park from 5:30pm. Bring a photo of your deceased loved ones to add to the Christmas photo board. Candles provided or bring your own. Bring nibbles and a drink and stay on after to share stories of loved ones that will not be with you this Christmas. In case of inclement weather the venue will be the Middleton School Hall in Medlyn Street. Call Judy Fisher 0402 599 001 for more information. Carols in Cooke Park from 4:30pm for preshow until 6:30pm featuring local acts performing their favourite Christmas carols and songs. Main program from 6:30pm. Bring the whole family. 2019 Parkes Elvis Festival Parkes Evening VIEW Club meets every fourth Tuesday of the month at 5:30pm for 7pm. The April meeting is at the Broadway Hotel. Farmers Friday at Georgie’s Hub supplying grocery staples, bread, fruit, vegetables and meat (when available) to farmers for free from 1-4pm. Enquiries call 0439 8750 54. The Parkes Branch of the Red Cross offers a plate of homemade slices and cakes, sandwiches and tea or coffee for $6 every Friday from 10am to 3pm. 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 open Thursdays and Sundays. The ever-growing collection is located at the Parkes Regional Airport. 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.
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CALL UP… Maddy Spence has been called up for the NSW PSSA girls’ cricket team for the second year in a row. The team will compete in the School Sports Australia National Girls’ Cricket Carnival at Bunbury in Western Australia from in December. Maddy is with Middleton school teacher Glenn Pepper who umpired in Maitland.
Convincing Victory Over Wellington
The Parkes U/14 cricket team Parkes scored a convincing 91 run victory over a keen Wellington team at a superbly prepared Spicer Oval on Sunday. The Parkes team included a good number of U/12 players who took the opportunity to extend their skills by playing with talented U/14 players. The scores were: Parkes 8/194 in 40 overs - Joseph Tanswell 75, Hunter Hawke 38, Jack Milne 23, Flynn Thompson 13 n.o, Maddy Spence 9, Isaiah Hill 2/29 off 8 overs, Nate Bradford 2/21 off 4 overs, Lachy George ½ off 6 overs. Wellington 10/103 in 37.2 overs - Lachy George 23, Amali McNeil 18, Zeke Heterick 11, Callee Black 11, Joseph Tanswell 3/16 off 8 overs, Maddy Spence 2/9 off 4 overs, Ryan Dunford 2/5 off 4.2 overs, Hunter Hawke 1/11 off 8 overs. Parkes batted first to see a very positive opening partnership between Joseph Tanswell and Jack Milne. They put on 51 runs in 11 overs before Jack was dismissed for
23 with 4 boundaries. Hunter Hawke (38 runs off 44 balls with 4 very strong fours) then partnered with Joseph in a quick fire 63 run partnership for the second wicket. Joseph (75 runs from 89 balls with 7 well struck boundaries) should be very pleased with his highest score in his young career. After a middle order collapse, late order players Flynn Thompson (13 n.o) and Harry Kennedy (6) added quick runs at the end of the innings. In reply Wellington lost wickets at regular intervals. Maddy Spence and Geordie Duncan were impressive in the field, while Jackson Plummer also stood out. Joseph Tanswell completed an outstanding all-round match as he produced 8 accurate overs to capture 3 early order Wellington wickets. Maddy Spence (2/9) and Ryan Dunford (2/5) chimed in to take valuable wickets.
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The RAAF Roulettes were in Parkes on Saturday for the Band Together Farmers concert. It was their second time in Parkes this year. The Parkes Aero Club (PAC) presented the Roulettes a signed photo of "The Dish" flypast of the first visit in April for the Parkes Aero Spectacular. Pictured (L-R) are FLTLT Des Hales (R5), FLTLT Owen Rose (R3), SQNLDR Jay Tuffley (R1, Roulettes Aerobatic Team Leader), FLTLT Daniel Price (R2), Wade McConnell (new PAC President) and FLTLT Dan Armstrong (R7).
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