The Parkes Phoenix Issue 165

OPENING HOURS

Monday - Friday 7am to 5pm Saturday 8am to 2pm Sunday Closed

Phone: 6862 6600

12-14 Saleyards Rd, Parkes

CUNNINGHAM’S 362 Clarinda St Parkes 6862 2522

Bushman’s Hill cultural precinct in Parkes is a site of significance for the local indigenous community and has brought people together and furthered the community’s understanding of local heritage.

The Courage To Reconcile

Australia is at a critical juncture on our journey to reconciliation.

National Reconciliation Week is held between 27 May and 3 June every year, and the theme for last week’s celebration was ‘Grounded in Truth Walk Together in Courage’ representing the relationship between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and the wider Australian community.

This relationship must be grounded in truth and the journey towards reconciliation, and requires us all to walk together with courage to become reconciled.

Proud Wiradjuri Elder and Parkes local, Robert Clegg, said: “The Aboriginal community has had a bad history. The present is alright. But the future gets better.”

Robert was born on the banks of the Bogan River and is proud of the Wiradjuri

people’s history and culture.

Robert believes: “We need to teach the language. Learn the language. Keep our culture alive. Once we as Aboriginal people learn who we are, and when the Australian people learn who they are, we can have a conversation to learn where we want to be.

Because in the future everyone will know where we stand, and why we stand.”

As Australia moves forward, reconciliation needs to be adopted in the minds, actions and, most importantly, the hearts of all Australians. Doing this will create a strong Nation with respectful relationships between the wider Australian community, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

By Adam Nicholson

Monday to Friday 7am-7.30pm Saturday to Sunday 7am-7pm

RURAL

RURAL FENCING CONTRACTOR Central West NSW

0439 029 204

www.southernstarrural.com.au

To all our clients past and potential we are the new agents for BOC Gas and Elgas.

Please feel free to direct inquiries to

(02) 6862 3699

Page 2 Friday 7 June 2019

Your free weekly guide to what’s happening in and around Parkes...shop

LETTER to the Editor

WHAT’S ON @ The Library PARKES LIBRARY IS ON THE MOVE!

The big news is that during June/July Parkes Library is going to pack up and move to a temporary location in Clarinda Street for one year. The present library space is about to undergo extensive renovations and expansion. Stay tuned for further details.

TO THE MOON AND BACK ART WORKSHOPS

Saturday 22 & Sunday 23 June Midday - 4pm Cost: $20 per student Regional Arts NSW and Parkes Shire Library invite 12 to 17-year-old students to a weekend art workshop in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Parkes’ role in the Apollo 11 moon landing mission. Experienced local artist Leanne Wilson will lead the workshops and participants will produce a canvas artwork which will be displayed at a public exhibition during the anniversary celebrations. Places are strictly limited, book early to secure a place. Bookings and payment at Parkes Library.

AUTHOR TALK AND AUTHOR WORKSHOP - AMANDA HAMPSON

Wednesday 19 June Author Workshop: 10am - Midday Author Talk: 6 - 7pm Amanda Hampson grew up in rural New Zealand. She spent her early twenties travelling, finally settling in Australia in 1979 where she now lives in Sydney’s Northern Beaches. In researching her upcoming novel, Sixty Summers, Amanda embarked on a European trip retracing her own youthful journey from the 1970s. She is the author of two non-fiction books, numerous articles and novels The Olive Sisters, Two for the Road, The French Perfumer and The Yellow Villa. Bookings required due to limited places at Parkes Library, library@ parkes.nsw.gov.au or call 6861 2309.

phone l (02) 6344 1846 web l www.parkesphoenix.com.au Postal Address PO Box 251 Canowindra NSW 2804

Publisher Sarah Maynard | Publisher | 0403 270 995 publisher@phoenixnewspapers.com.au

Editorial Maggi Barnard | Editor | 0403 080 085 editor@parkesphoenix.com.au Advertising Sylvie Maloney | Sales | 0490 517 590 sales@parkesphoenix.com.au Advertising Deadline Tuesday 4pm if you require design Wednesday 3pm for pre-designed ads Editorial Deadline | Wednesday 10am

Dear Editor, I read your letter with interest and I am also concerned about the amount of plastic waste which, evidence shows, has the most devastating effect on our planet’s land and sea creatures. I have a very caring friend, indeed a warrior for our environment, who has provided me with a range of reusable beeswax wraps which I regularly use in place of gladwrap. This has cut my use of plastics considerably. I have also purchased reusable bags from Coles for fresh produce shopping, eliminating my individual hundreds of plastic bags annually.

Elizabeth

FREE community newspaper published every Friday

Please sign up on our website to receive the Phoenix via email each week.

Fashionistas Unite – It’s The Parkes Picnic Races!

BOOK CLUB

Peak Hill - First Wednesday of every month @ 6pm Parkes - Last Wednesday of every month @ 3pm or Last Thursday of every month @ 6pm

Discover + Learn + Connect Parkes Shire Library Bogan Street Ph 6861 2309 Peak Hill Library Caswell Street Ph 6869 1078 Trundle Library Forbes Street Ph 6892 1569 Tullamore Library Carey Street Ph 6892 5115

locally first!

Anna Barwick, a former Peak Hill local, is this year’s Fashions on the Field guest judge.

A highlight on the Parkes social calendar takes place tomorrow when the annual Parkes Picnic Races make a fashionable return from 11:30am at the Parkes Racecourse.

This year’s Fashions on the Field guest judge is Anna Barwick, a former Peak Hill local.

Anna is a pharmacist, academic, PhD student, mum of two, fashionista and Miss Royal Easter Showgirl in 2008. She is also a keen Fashion on the Field entrant at country race meets, and has won the Lady of the Day at Tamworth Cup in 2017 and 2018, Armidale Cup, Guyra Cup, Walcha Cup, Tomingley and Mungery.

Parkes Picnic Races is a regular outing on her calendar. Known on Instagram as the ‘Phashionable Pharmacist’, Anna appreciates classic and cutting edge looks, while reflecting the seasonal racewear guidelines. This year at Parkes Picnic Races, her attention will be drawn to unique and superbly finished style.

The day also includes a five-race program, including the Coradgery Cup, as well as full TAB and betting facilities, canteen and bar services, a coffee van, and live entertainment by Trundle band Geroholom Johnson.

Entry is free for under 16-year-olds, and $20 adult general admission tickets are available at the gate on the day. For more details, visit parkespicnicraces.com.au.

Your free weekly guide to what’s happening in and around Parkes...shop

locally first!

SNIPPETS...

STUDENT LEADERS IN PARLIAMENT… Phil Donato met with year 12 leaders from Parkes High School and six other schools in the Orange electorate at the NSW Parliament last week as part of the Student Leadership Program. Students had the opportunity to ask attending MPs about leadership, making decisions and representation.

Winners: Congratulations to the winners of the two recent competitions in The Parkes Phoenix! Emily McQuie won a double pass to the Parkes Picnic Races, and Candace Smith won a family pass to the Taronga Western Plains Zoo. Moonwalk Into Parkes: Be out there in the Parkes Region this winter season and be amazed by all things space and science, when Parkes and the world celebrate the 50th anniversary of man landing on the moon. In July 1969, the CSIRO Parkes Radio Telescope played an important role in history, when it received and broadcast the Apollo 11 landing on the Moon for the first time. The Dish received television signals that allowed six hundred million people, one fifth of humanity at the time, to watch the broadcast. In celebration of this 50 year milestone, CSIRO will be hosting an open day weekend at The Dish on the 20-21st July. Parkes Shire Council has launched a ‘Be out there’ winter campaign featuring Apollo 11 Deals to encourage visitors to explore more of our region during their stay. The campaign launched on 1st June and will run until the end of July. Visitors can view all the special offers and open day event details at www.visitparkes.com. au/apollo11

Friday 7 June 2019 Page 3

QUESTION of the week History Blog: Is it possible to go from life in the country to the highest level of government in NSW? James McGirr went from a dairy farm in Parkes to the Department of Premier and Cabinet. His political career coincided with the 1930s - a decade that commenced with the Great Depression and ended with the world in the throes of a second world war! McGirr then helped the state deal with post-War issues, such as a severe housing shortage. Read about “Big Jim” on Parkes Library’s history blog https://historyparkes.org/2019/05/31/ james-mcgirr-from-parkes-to-premier/ Scholarships For Rural Students: Students are invited to apply for scholarships under the expanded third round of the $58.1 million Rural and Regional Enterprise Scholarships program. Eligible students could benefit from up to $18,000 which could go towards the cost of their university or vocational education. The scholarships cover courses including certificate IV through to a PhD. For more information or to apply, visit https://www.education.gov. au/rural-and-regional-enterprisescholarships. Applications close on 14th June. Regional and rural students can access more assistance through the $53.9 million injection to Youth Allowance.

Congratulations! Brooke Lees of CMOC Northparkes Mines won the Exceptional Young Woman in Mining award last week at NSW Mining’s annual Women in Mining and Industry & Suppliers Awards.

What exciting things do you have lined up for this long weekend?

Helen and Callum Rowbotham: We’re off to Broken Hill for a family reunion on Corey, my husband’s side. About 46 adults and 12 kids will be coming from everywhere and all meeting together for a great catch-up.

Dooley Thomson: I’ll kick back around the fire on Friday evening, have a few beers and a bit of a dance no doubt. Probably head to the races on Saturday, get my 1970s Woodstock on and head to the footy to watch the Spacies smash the Swampies.

Alex and Marty Sammut-Paul: We’ll be running around with Alex to all the shows at the Parkes M&D for Shrek Junior. We are so excited!

Harmony Concert Strikes A Chord

GRAB YOUR WINTER WARMING DRINKS AND MEALS AT IKON

The New Harmonies concert at the Parkes Services Club last Sunday was a sell out!

The community concert was a huge success with performances by the Parkes Shire Concert Band, Tapestry, the Parkes Community Choir, Parkes Public and Middleton school choirs, Lachlan Regional Orchestra and the Forbes Town & District Band. “It was a wonderful collaboration for all the groups involved,” said one of the organisers. Special thanks to Parkes Services Club, Sue and Jim Connors and all participants. Raffle won by Jeanette MacGregor.

Got a special occasion coming up? Book our function room today!

Your free weekly guide to what’s happening in and around Parkes...shop

Page 4 Friday 7 June 2019

locally first!

A Weekend Of Celebrating Culture

Phil Donato MP Member for Orange

I'm your voice in Parliament

Get in touch:

Orange Electorate Office 123 Byng Street ORANGE NSW 2800 P: 02 6362 5199 E: orange@parliament.nsw.gov.au

Central West Lachlan Landcare, in partnership with the Peak Hill Aboriginal Working Party celebrated National Reconciliation Week at Bulgandramine last weekend.

The formerly aboriginal mission site, 22km west of Peak Hill, was returned to the local Wiradjuri community and is a unique and special space used to celebrate and learn more about Wiradjuri culture.

The celebration included performances, music and story telling, tasting of traditional foods, Wiradjuri dance and language, children’s activities and history talks, and a Sunday church service.

It was a great weekend to catch up with old friends and make new ones, with participants coming away with a sense of healing

A dancing performance at Bulgandramine last weekend.

and a feeling of achievement for providing a cultural celebration for the community.

Course To GROW Skills Of Women Ostini Wool Weekly Market Update Week 48 saw the market rebound as buyers fought hard to secure meaningful quantity, on a relatively small selection, resulting in a 91.5% clearance rate The small offering coupled with strong demand, helped push merino fleece prices 40-80 cents higher. The skirtings market followed suit recording increases of 40-60 cents. After the large losses experienced at the previous sale, the crossbred sector also managed to bounce back. The entire crossbred range generally rose by 40-60 cents. Main buyer focus was on the better prepared lines and these wools enjoyed the largest increases.

The oddments also recorded strong positive movement, locks in particular came under intense pressure, as multiple exporters competed on a limited quantity, pushing prices up by 30-40 cents.

Next week will see 23,619 bales offered nationally, and if the forecast proves accurate, it will be the smallest national offering in over two years.

Source: AWEX

Women from NSW grain and cotton industries can now enrol in an innovative program designed specifically to enhance the personal and business management skills of those working in agriculture.

The Generating Regionally Outstanding Women (GROW) course is a professional development and leadership program for regional women. It works to boost the participants’ leadership, management, communication and networking skills, as well as to provide tools to improve work, health and safety and staff management in their businesses.

Offered by Tocal College and administrated by House Paddock Training and Consulting, the GROW course is offered through the AgSkilled program, a NSW Government-funded training initiative, led by industry partners the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) and Cotton Australia.

Aimed at business owners, managers, and emerging managers, the six-day course is delivered in three, two-day workshops over six months at regional locations. GROW Project Manager Rebecca Fing said 104 women from regional NSW graduated from the course last year and described the topics as ‘excellent and extremely relevant’.

Enrolments are now open for the next round starting in July in Condobolin (July 23-23), Wee Waa (July 30-31) and Quirindi (August 14-15). To find out more about the course or to register interest contact Rebecca on 0427 107 234 or email housepaddock@bigpond.com.

PARKES NSW & ST GEORGE QLD Ostini Wool specialises in wool marketing and can advise growers in all aspects of your wool clip preparation. We can market your wool through a number of different options.

• Sale by Auction – Flat Rate per Bale • Private Treaty Marketing • VOT Marketing

• Electronic Marketing • Forward Contracts • Oddment & Door Trade

No lot too big or too small Head Office – Woodward St Parkes NSW Ph: 02 6862 5196 A/Hrs Graeme Ostini 02 6862 2615 • 0428 650 191

• Servicing most Fuel Injection Systems • Common Rail Filter Kits • Brassware • Glow Plugs • Make Injector and Brake Pipes

LVR No: 45676 (Licenced Vehicle Repairer)

Your free weekly guide to what’s happening in and around Parkes...shop

locally first!

Friday 7 June 2019 Page 5

Beauty Is In The Eye Of The Ogre Excitement is building for tonight’s opening of the latest Parkes Musical and Dramatic Society production that also only features juniors.

Shrek the Musical Jr will only play for two weekends and tickets are selling like hotcakes at www.parkesmandd.com.au The shows are on Friday at 7:30pm, Saturday at 2 and 5:30pm, Sunday at 2pm and Monday at 2pm. Don’t miss out on the ultimate feel-good show! There is also a special Autism friendly show for the first time ever on 15th June at 2pm.

The all junior cast of Shrek the Musical Jr feature young talent in our town.

Students Do Important Work On Aircraft also impressed with what the students had achieved inside and out. Future jobs include more sanding to repaint, while the cockpit section of Neptune 302 will be brought inside for restoration.

The students also participated in an emu parade and picked up all the fallen trees and limbs littering the creek line adjacent to the outdoor area. The clean-up has vastly improved the appearance of the museum from the access road.

By Mike De La Hunty

Parkes High School students help out the Historical Aircraft Restoration Society volunteers on a regular basis at the Parkes Airport. Here they are with the recently acquired Westland Wessix helicopter from the Nowra Naval Base.

Department of Industry

Application for Appointment of Statutory Land Manager Board Members Baldry Showground And Reserve Land Manager

Ever wondered who is responsible for keeping Crown reserves operating?

Countless facilities like showgrounds, local halls and parks are run by Statutory Land Manager Boards, made up of people just like you. People who understand the need and have a desire to manage public land and assets for the benefit of the entire community.

Your role as a Board member is voluntary, but the rewards of giving something back to the community are priceless.

We are looking for a good mix of people with a variety of skills, however, sound business and financial management skills and objective decision-making expertise would be a distinct advantage.

Don’t let this opportunity to do something for yourself and your community pass you by – contact us today.

The Baldry Showground And Reserve Land Manager manages the Reserve No. 57571 at Baldry notified on 7 November 1924 for Racecourse and Recreation and Showground and Reserve No. 97409 at Baldry notified on 31 August 1984 for Community Purposes. The term of appointment will be for a period not exceeding 5 years.

Application forms may be obtained from https://www.industry.nsw.gov.au/ lands/reserves/join or telephoning 1300 886 235.

All applications are required to be lodged before Monday, 8 July 2019 by email at cl.reserves@crownland.nsw.gov.au or posted to Department of Industry – Lands & Water PO Box 2215, DANGAR NSW 2309.

File Reference: OE80R133-004.

For further information contact Natalie Wilkinson on (02) 6391 3674.

LP0022

Parkes High School students working on the restoration of aircraft at the Parkes Airport received encouragement from the second highest office in the country when they shook hands with the Deputy Prime Minister recently.

The students were helping volunteers put the wings on the Heron and preparing the Convair for taxiing trials and engine runs, when Michael McCormack dropped in to inspect the aircraft museum. He was very interested in the work of the students.

The sponsors of the Heron project were

Your free weekly guide to what’s happening in and around Parkes...shop

Page 6 Friday 7 June 2019

Dads In School Day Kindergarten students at Middleton Public School enjoyed a very special day recently when their Dads and Grandfathers were invited to join them at the school for fun activities both in the classroom and on the playground. They also enjoyed a sausage sizzle lunch.

WHAT’S On

31 May Mid Jul 7 Jun 7 Jun 7 Jun 8 Jun 8 Jun 8 Jun 12 Jun 15 Jun

Ryan and Ciera James enjoy lunch with their Dad.

17 Jun

19 Jun 22 Jun 22 Jun 22-23 Jun Lawson Roberts with his Dad and Pop in the sandpit.

25 Jun 28 Jun 29 Jun 29 Jun 30 Jun

Levi Reidy enjoying some painting with his Dad.

For reservations, full menu and gallery visit our website.

16 Bogan St, Parkes NSW 2870

Phone 6862 3000

locally first!

BreastScreen NSW in Parkes at The Little Theatre Carpark, cnr of Bogan & Dalton Streets. If you’re 50-74, book your free breast screen now on 13 20 50. It’s important, it’s free and it could save your life.

Warren Chad will talk about his passion for bird life and photography at Parkes Neighbourhood Central at 6pm. Free event. More info 0418 611 053.

Shrek The Musical Jr opens at the Parkes Little Theatre for two weekends only! Suitable for the whole family. Buy tickets at www. Parkesmandd.com.au or Parkes Stationery & Office Furniture.

Peak Hill’s 46th Annual Arts and Craft Exhibition - official opening at the Leisure Centre at 6pm. Exhibition open on 8th & 9th June from 9:30am – 4pm.

Join bird expert Warren Chad for breakfast and a morning walk at the PAC Park bbq area at 7:30am. Free event. More info 0418 611 053.

Parkes Picnic Races Don’t miss the social highlight of the year with fashions, fun and festivities, live music and the popular Fashions on the Field at the Parkes Racecourse, Eugowra Road. Gates open 11:30am. $20 per person, pay at the gates; under 16 free.

Parkes Garden Club monthly meeting at Darren Gibson’s garden, 79 Tanks Rd Parkes at 2pm. All welcome. See you there!

National Parks Association of NSW 5km bush walk graded easy at “Orana”, Eugowra Road, Parkes. Meet at the property gate number 2 on Ernie Hodges Road. Time TBA. Walk leader Andy Tom on 6862 2536.

Autism friendly performance of Shrek The Musical JR 2pm at the Parkes Little Theatre.

Spirituality in the Pub, organised by Holy Family Parish at the Commercial Hotel at 6:30pm to 7:45pm. Share a drink and/or dinner and hear Rev Crystal Spindler and Sr Elizabeth Young speak on their experiences on our topic Women in Ministry. For more information contact Frances on 0412 103 597.

Amanda Hampson Author Workshop and author talk at the Parkes Library at 10am – midday and 6 – 7pm. Bookings required due to limited places at Parkes Library, library@ parkes.nsw.gov.au or call 6861 2309 Bat Out Of Hell - The Ultimate Meatloaf Tribute at Parkes Services Club from 9-11.30pm.

Tickets at the club or online at : https://www.123tix.com.au/events/2704/bat-out-of-hell-theultimate-meatloaf-tribute Contact 6862 1966 for more info.

Joe Cocker tribute by Australia's greatest soul voice Doug Parkinson at the Regional Theatre in Dubbo. Call 6801 4378 to book.

To The Moon And Back Art Workshops at the Parkes Library from midday – 4pm for 12 – 17-year-old students creating a canvas artwork for the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing mission. Cost $20 per student. Places limited, book early at Parkes Library.

Parkes Arthritis Support Group Education Meeting at 10am at AOG church hall, Rees Street. Speaker Dr Chris Carroll will share helpful hints on communicating with your GP and keeping healthy. All Welcome!

National Parks Association of NSW 8km bush walk graded medium at Conimbla National Park, Wallaby and Ironbark Trails. Meet at Gooloogong Park at 9:15am. Walk leader Peter Cannon on 6866 1225.

All things Teapots and Tea Towels with soup and slices lunch at St George's Hall, Church St. If you wish to display your teapot and/or tea towel, come after 8:30am on 29th June. For more information contact Norma on 6862 2880 or 0409 622 888.

Bogan Gate CWA Branch is hosting a free barbeque night for farmers and their families from Bogan Gate and Gunningbland at the Railway Hotel in Bogan Gate at 6:30pm.

Monthly Market at Parkes Bowling and Sports Club from 10am-2pm. Inside stall holders $20; outside stall holders $10. Non-for-profit stalls free of charge. Book your stall at 6862 1446. Inquiries to Rhona 0427468220.

Would you like to place an advertisement and promote your business to Fantastic range of meals and deserts.

www.astrodishrestaurant.com.au

OVER 2,000 PEOPLE each week?

CONTACT Sylvie Maloney on 0490 517 590 or email sales@parkesphoenix.com.au

Your free weekly guide to what’s happening in and around Parkes...shop

ANIMAL Antics

Hand Raised Birds Are Easy Pets

Hand raised birds are one of the best and easiest pets you can own. Being hand reared they are cuddly, tame and easy to handle. Many hand raised birds can be taught to mimic or talk.

Hand raised birds are fed and raised by humans, thus ensuring them to be tame and human oriented. They make fabulous pets who are loyal and fun to the very end.

It’s best to keep them indoors, but play and talk to them a lot. They can become your best friend for the next 25 to 30 years.

The Parkes Pet Barn have some hand raised conures for sale and includes green cheeks and sun conures. Originally from South America, sun conures live for about 30 years and have lots of personality. They love attention and are quite easy to train as long as they are socialised from a young age.

Conures do have the ability to talk, however it takes a lot of patience and training.

Conures often grind their beaks as a form of self grooming. This is very common and should not be of concern, it is also an indication that your bird is feeling relaxed.

Like all parrots, it is very important to give conures plenty of toys to play with. They have a tendency to chew as well so toys that are made from natural wood are highly recommended. Toys that have a variety of shapes, colours, materials and sizes are the best for sun conures as this will stimulate them mentally as well.

Conures like a large variety of fruit and vegetables, as well as the nuts and “parrot pellets” occasionally.

locally first!

OUR Gal

WHAT’S Cooking!

The BEST Carrot Cake

Shev Brown How long have you lived in Parkes and what do you like most about living here? I’ve lived in Parkes since 2005. I like how the community is engaged and forward thinking. Not just sitting around complaining about things, but actually getting involved to make the town better.

Where do you work or what do you do currently and what do you enjoy about it? I work as a Teacher’s Aide at Holy Family School. I love working with the kids. I love their fabulous personalities - they make me laugh every day.

What is your favourite thing to do when you have free time? What spare time?

Just give me half an hour on occasion to read good historical fiction.

What makes you proud? Being organised and singing.

If you could be an animal which one would you choose, and why? I’d definitely be a pet cat. Mine’s got it pretty good.

What is your all-time favourite movie, song and/or book, and why? ‘At Last’ by Etta James, it was my wedding song.

Tell us about your best holiday. With my family last year, we travelled 13,000km towing a camper trailer through the middle of Australia - a lot of it totally off grid. We did the Canning Stock Route which is the most remote 4WD track in the entire world. An amazing adventure.

What is on your bucket list? Diving with Great White Sharks off South Australia.

CUNNINGHAM’S

SPECIAL

We have Moved to 6 Bogan St Parkes (Across the Road!)

LITTLE Black Book Mobile 0427 756 851 • Phone 6862 6287 Email parkespetbarn@bigpond.com

An easy to make cake using carrots on special at Cunningham’s IGA this week!

For the cake: • 2 cups all-purpose flour • 2 teaspoons baking powder • 1 teaspoon baking soda • 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon • ½ teaspoon ground ginger • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg • ½ teaspoon salt • 3/4 cup canola or vegetable oil • 4 large eggs room temperature • 1½ cups light brown sugar • ½ cup granulated sugar • ½ cup unsweetened applesauce • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract • 3 cups grated carrots For the icing: • 227g cream cheese at room temperature • ½ cup unsalted butter at room temperature • 2 cups icing sugar • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract To make the carrot cake: 1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Spray two 22cm round cake pans with non-stick cooking spray.

2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.

3. In a separate large mixing bowl, whisk together the oil, eggs, brown sugar, granulated sugar, applesauce, and vanilla extract until fully combined.

Add the grated carrots and mix until combined.

4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix with a whisk or rubber spatula until just combined, making sure not to over mix.

5. Pour the batter evenly between both cake pans.

Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean. Remove from the oven, transfer to a wire rack, and cool in the pans for about 20-25 minutes. Remove from the pans and return to the wire rack.

To make the cream cheese icing: Beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the butter and mix for about 30 seconds-1 minute until well combined and smooth. Add the icing sugar and vanilla extract and continue mixing until fully combined.

To assemble the cake: Place one of the cakes on a cake stand, top with a little over 1/2 cup of the frosting, and smooth it out into one even layer. Place the other cake on top and use the remaining frosting to frost the top and sides of the cake. Top with pecans or other toppings of choice if desired.

(Source: www.livewellbakeoften.com)

PARKES PET BARN Your Friendly local pet store

Sean White

Friday 7 June 2019 Page 7

QUALIFIED DRIVING INSTRUCTOR Phone Elaine to book your lesson

Carrots 1kg Bag $1.20

362 Clarinda Street Parkes • 6862 2522 Monday to Friday 7am-7.30pm Saturday to Sunday 7am-7pm

Page 8 Friday 7 June 2019

Your free weekly guide to what’s happening in and around Parkes...shop

locally first!

PARKES SPORT

Got a great sports story?

Whether it's hockey, rugby league, soccer, rugby union, croquet, bowls, golf, squash, tennis, swimming, gymnastics or even curling, we want to hear from you!

Send in your sports news & photos to editor@parkesphoenix.com.au

Netball Star Awards went to Chelsea Hall, Georgia Takiari and Gemma Orr.

Netball Crazy Sock And Hair Day Next Week

After a very cold week mother nature blessed us with some sunshine for another great round of netball last Saturday.

The young players are showing some great skills with the ball and around the court, as well as learning new techniques and strategies to further develop their game.

We take a break this weekend, but be ready for some more fun when we restart on Saturday, 15h June with Crazy Sock and Hair day.

Remember to dress up as there will be special rewards for the following: • Best dressed Net player • Best dressed Set player • Best dressed Go team • Best dressed Division 1 team Results of Round 7: Division 1 • Tigers 53 defeat Panthers 5 (MVP: Stella Neville and Lucy Macgregor) • Wildcats 17 defeat Pumas 16 (MVP: Ka-

tie Dunford and Lillie Fyer) Go Division • Wildcats 13 defeat Tigers 8 (MVP: Edie Seaman and Savannah Latu) • Pumas 12 defeat Panthers 4 (MVP Connie Fryer and Charlotte Moon)

ACE…The Parkes Public School tennis team defeated Cudgegong Valley in Mudgee last week in the semi-final 8 sets to 0. Their strong ground shots and accurate serving contributed to their success. Next round will be the Western Region finals! Well done to (L-R) Flynn Thompson, Tyson Lennox, Ella McColl and Faith Clarke.

Women’s Bowls The pleasant weather on Tuesday following a day of cold and rain saw two games of bowls played. In triples Frances Charlton, Maureen Miller and Jan McPhee defeated Di Howell, Merilyn Rodgers and Kim Evans in a well-fought game.

In a pairs game Rosemary Mitchell and Liz Byrne defeated Carol Reed and Marja Iffland/Brenda Davies when being 20-20 on end 20, they won with two shots on the last end.

Gwenda Carty, Maree Grant and Pat Cooney played in the CWD Triples in Canowindra in cold, rainy conditions but were unsuccessful in the final.

Next week, 11th June will be a shared lunch for a special birthday. Please bring a plate of savoury food.

Nominations for the Club Championship Triples are open. Next Trading Table will be held on 18th June. On 29th June a CWD Mixed Pairs competition will be held so get your nomination in by 12th June. $7 per person as per normal CWD games.

To play social bowls ring Table Selectors Betsy Johnstone and Marja Iffland between 9am and 9.30am. Social Robyn Morgan.

Visitors and new players welcome.

By Rosemary Mitchell

SEE INSIDE THE DISH

20-21 JULY 2019

CELEBRATING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE APOLLO 11 MOON LANDING

check out exclusive Apollo 11 deals at visitparkes.com.au

@visitparkesregion