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Friday 17 June 2016
ISSUE 16
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IMAGE: Casey Evans, ‘Most Elegant Lady’
Fashionistas Flock To Picnic Races
On Saturday Parkes Showground was a sea of tents and hats as almost three thousand people gathered for the annual Parkes Picnic Races, sponsored by SCU. Winner of the Coradgery Cup was local horse ‘To the Coast and Back’, but for those who weren’t having much luck punting one of the highlights of the day was Fashions on the Field. Such was the calibre of the outfits judges Natalie Caldwell, Wilbur Harris and Laura Redden faced tough choices on deciding the winners of categories. With the help of advisors Ann Olsen and Natalie Johnston, the following winners were announced. Cooper Wright and Grace Dwyer Mulligan won Junior, Mackenzie Baker and Zachary Worthington won Teenager, Len Parish was crowned Best Dressed Gent, Tim and Emma Ellis were Most Stylish Couple, Catherine Sly took out Cutting Edge, Deb Parish came out on top in Millinery and Casey
Evans was sashed as Most Elegant Lady. Casey attends the races every year, but decided to enter the Fashions on the Field for the first time this year. She was announced “most poised and graceful contestant” by the judges for her ensemble in black. Her headpiece, made from felt and leather, was designed by herself and her business partner Leanne Wright who together own Racey Designs. The rest of her outfit was put together from bits and pieces she’d found. “I didn’t have a clear picture in my head of what I wanted to wear, and was freaking out the night before!” she said; “There were so many beautiful modern fashions on display at the race, I wish I could own them all.” Michael Oakley, major sponsor SCU’s Branch Manager, said; “It was a lovely day and the race committee are to be commended for the effort they put in to pull it together.”
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Troy Is Coming To Trundle!
MAYORAL NOTES It’s an exciting time for Parkes Shire’s history with the new Regional Airport Upgrade officially opened and the new terminal unveiled as the Robert Wilson Terminal. Dignitaries and special guests were in attendance at the opening yesterday, including Federal Member of the Riverina Hon. Michael McCormack MP, the family of Robert Wilson OAM and Councillors. It was a fitting tribute to our former late Mayor Robert Wilson and we were delighted the Wilson family were with us as we unveiled the terminal named in his honour. Congratulations to the Parkes Picnics Race Committee! The chilly weather didn’t deter over 2500 racegoers at the Parkes Racecourse. Other weekend events included the Scale Aerobatics NSW State Championships held at Nelungaloo Flying Field, the Peak Hill Arts and Craft Exhibition and the Parkes and District Kennel Club Show hosted the three all breeds championships at the Parkes Showground. Another Parkes local had been added to the prestigious Queens Birthday Honour List; with the Parkes Radio Telescope’s Operations Scientist, John Sarkissian awarded an OAM over the weekend. Council would like to extend their congratulations to John on his recent Order of Australia honours. Well done John and well deserved. Yours Faithfully, Cr Ken Keith OAM
Country music legend Troy Cassar-Daley will be headlining the 30th Trundle Bush Tucker Day in September. Over his 25 year career, Troy has won ARIA awards and toured all over the world. The dynamic Jade Martin Band will also be gracing the main stage with a high energy performance. In true Aussie style, the Trundle Bush Tucker Day began in 1986 as a bet between two mates to see who could cook up the best tucker in a camo oven behind the pub. The idea took off and the Trundle Bush Tucker Day was born. 30 years on, the event now takes place at the Trundle Showground and attracts thousands of people every year. The 2016 programme will include bush tucker cooking, master bush chef competitions, free taste testing and some hilarious traditional bush tucker games such as the Billy Boiling race and the Bushman’s Relay. If you’ve got a clever canine why not take part in the dog jumping or if you’re sporty yourself there is the Junior Bush Olympics. Traditional rural activities such as whip cracking and sheep shearing demonstrations will also happen over the course of the day. Tickets are now on sale for the event, don’t miss out make sure you get yours now by going to the website,www.trundlebushtuckerday.com. Tickets include entry into cooking competitions, bush tucker tasting tests, rides, free kids corner and entertainment throughout the day and evening.
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THUMBS UP Thank you to Parkes Council for providing a rubbish bin at PAC Park!
THUMBS UP To Racey Designs for supplying the ladies of Parkes with gorgeous millinery to wear at Parkes Picnic Races! THUMBS UP To all those involved in the opening and running of Parkes’ Regional Airport. Congratulations to all. Malicious or defamatory submissions will not be accepted. The opinions and views or readers submitting Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down are not necessarily the views of the staff and management of the Parkes Phoenix.
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QUESTION of the week
IMAGE: Books as far as the eye can see!
Bookworm Wonderland! Book lovers were lining up outside the Parkes Shire Library on Tuesday morning to get a bargain at the annual book sale. With about 1000 books up for grabs and prices starting at 50 cents, there was a bit of competition in the air to get in first. Andrea Lovell, Branch Librarian said books that have deteriorated in condition or were not borrowed a lot were put up for sale every year. Books that do not get sold are recycled. The sale runs until Saturday, 25th June. Keep In Touch With Langlands Hanlon: Langlands Hanlon Landmark are looking to keep in touch with clients via email regarding sales results, upcoming clearing sales, forward contracts, market and general information. If you would like to be included in the correspondence, please send your email address or mobile number to Geoff on 0429 629 966 or email office@langlandshanlon.com.au Nominations Now Open for Regional Achievement Awards! Get ready to choose a potential winner for the 2015 NSW/ACT Regional Achievement Community Awards, which recognise individu-
als, businesses and community groups who are making a difference in their communities. Nominations are being sought in the following categories; Community of the Year, Population Under 15,000, Crown Reserve Trust Corporate Manager’s Award, Community Service in Aged Care Award, Emploer Excellence in Aged Care Award, Volunteering Award and Events and Tourism Award. To make a nomination go to www.awardsaustralia.com and select NSW/ACT Regional Achievement and Community Awards or call the office on 1300 735 445. Nominations close on Friday, 19th August. Celebrate Australian Culture This Weekend: Learn about the Bulgandramine Mission’s past, present and future history at the Back to Bulgandramine Cultural Gathering this Saturday. Enjoy free entry and lots of activities for the whole family including music and storytelling, Aboriginal astronomy, traditional food tasting, Wiradjuri dancing and face painting. Keep an eye on Council’s website for any wet weather venue changes.
What kind of music do you like listening to?
Megan Hutchinson, Cedar Café: All kinds of music, but as a dancer I love listening to pop music. My favourite track at the moment is ‘Better When I’m Dancin’ by Meghan Trainor.
Charlie Pecenka, Parkes Optical Services & The Coffee Pot: I discovered Johnny Cash at 13 and have not deviated from Country-Western and ballad type music ever since.
IMAGE: some of the dancer who will be performing over the weekend at Back To Bulgandramine.
Shellie Buckle, Parkes Library: With the passing of Prince I have reconnected with his music lately. I used to listen to it in my late teens and early twenties and went to one of his last concert’s in Australia in the early 90’s in Sydney at the Entertainment Centre.
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Stay Well Inside And Out The team at Positive Living Skills are moving one step closer to their vision, to see the growing statistics around depression drastically reduce, with the launch of their Positive Living Skills Early Childhood Wellbeing Program in Parkes and Forbes. The program, which is supported by Northparkes Mines, is the brainchild behind local Parkes resident Catherine Shaw, who knows what mental health problems can do to communities. “We have all heard about the rising rate of suicide, particularly in rural NSW, and we all know someone who has lost a loved one to such a tragedy’, she said; “Mental health problems do not discriminate, and people of all ages and backgrounds are at real risk. When I experienced my own struggles and
went looking for help, I found these practical Positive Living skills in my late 40’s. My immediate thought was; why don’t they teach this in schools? And so this journey began.” “People in rural NSW communities or anywhere in Australia for that matter can be reluctant to put their hands up for help, no matter how many times it is suggested to them. That’s why emotional intelligence must be taught in every classroom in every corner of the country.” Local psychologist Carly Fisher has also seen the benefits of the Positive Living skills program. ‘I am extremely happy to support the work that Cath and her team at Positive Living Skills are implementing via the Posi-
Now’s The Time To Buy
Rural Property Specialist, Ainslie Toole at Landmark Harcourts Forbes, has sold 10 Rural Properties in just three months, which has led to a shortage of listings in the district. Talking to the leading national agents in all states across the country at a recent national conference it was found that there is a shortage in most areas. This means there has never been a better time to buy a rural property. The combination of record low interest rates and a great season with strong commodity prices is rarely seen. In almost 20 years of specialising in rural property sales this is the first time Landmark Harcourt have ever had less than 10 rural properties listed. Properties that have been sold recently include Brotherony & Everton at Condobolin, Overton in Forbes, Ingaladdie in Grenfell, Valhalla at Grenfell and Happy Valley in Forbes, all of which were sold within an extremely shorttime frame. With record low interest rates investors are also looking at rural properties as part of their portfolio. Rural properties can be leased at 4-5% - a significantly better return than current bank interest and they have the potential for capital gain. Landmark Harcourts Forbes have qualified buyers that are ready to buy broad-acre cropping country, irrigation and rural properties in the Forbes, Grenfell, Condobolin, Eugowra, Gooloogong, Parkes and Trundle districts. Landmark Harcourts is the only national company with international offices throughout China, Asia Pacific, Europe, Africa and America. For a free confidential appraisal, contact Ainslie Toole at Landmark Harcourts Forbes on 0407 946 838 or email ainslie.toole@landmarkharcourts.com.au to take advantage of the exclusive and very affordable National and International Marketing Programs.
tive Living Skills program. I have seen firsthand through my clients the positive effects that have been achieved via the initial pilot studies here in the Parkes community, and I look forward to seeing this program reach broader communities.” As part of the latest round of funding supported by the NorthParkes Mines Community Investment Program, the Forbes Learning Ladder and Nurture One Victoria Street Children’s Centre in Parkes will be the first in the area to get the opportunity to share the learning and resources with the children they serve and their families. For more details about Positive Living Skills visit them online at www.positivelivingskills.com and click on the Family Link page.
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Living andLifestyle
IMAGE: Some of the wonderful dancers and their great socks who attend Twinkle Toes
Dancing for Health at Twinkle Toes Dance Studio
Dancing has long been recognized as a good way to stay fit for people of all ages, shapes and sizes. Dancing can improve muscle tone, strength, endurance and fitness, and is now available for children and adults at Twinkle Toes Dance Studio. Twinkle Toes Dance Studio has had a fabulous start to the dance year, with many new and returning students enjoying their dance classes in the new studios. New students are always welcome throughout the year. The Studio is located at 370 Clarinda Street, not far from Cunninghams IGA, and boasts two dance spaces with air conditioning and heating, mirrors, sprung wooden floors, professional grade Tarkett dance flooring and a reception area for parents. Principal Breanna Kingham is thrilled with the number of young dancers attending the
studio. “We have already had a very successful Hip Hop workshop, and a number of our dancers are now performing at the regional Eisteddfods as well as local performances. We are now preparing for our performances at Parkes Show.” Twinkle Toes Dance Studio offers a wide range of classes to students aged 2.5 years to adults. With classes in Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre, Acro and Performance, there is a class to suit every dancer. The staff at Twinkle Toes Dance Studio are focused on providing technical, fun and safe dance tuition to the people of Parkes, so that they can share their love of dance with the local community. The studio is open from 4pm to 7:30pm each afternoon and Saturday morning 9am– 11am during term time for classes
and enquires. Twinkle Toes Dance Studio can be contacted via phone on 0439 229976, by email -ttdsparkes@gmail.com and via their Facebook page twinkletoesdancestudioparkes, or call into the studio in person during the opening times.
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Eyewear Specs Forbes owner and operator Fiona Hayward says her store’s new promotion of shared glasses is what is setting her business apart from others. The promotion is essentially buy one pair of single-vision lensed glasses and get one more pair free, however this offer can be extended to someone other than the individual purchasing the glasses. For example, if someone is investing in this promotion, but doesn’t really want a second pair of glasses, they could give this free pair to someone else they know who needs a pair of glasses. Mrs Hayward said “The aim of this promotion is to create a point of difference and set us apart from the rest.” “We’re also trying our best to keep people shopping locally, and this promotion will be around long term,” she said. Eyewear Specs currently offers optometry three days per week, Monday, Thursday and Friday, however Mrs Hayward said she plans on extending this service to four or five days a week in the near future. She and her optometrists have been busy lately through their mobile optometry service, where they leave the store and hit the road to service people out of town. Mrs Hayward said her mobile service can go anywhere, and having frequently visited regional retirement villages lately, she added she wanted to expand this service. New products are now also available in store, with Australian brand ‘Domani’ now being stocked. Mrs Hayward said this was a unique brand with “gorgeous” designs.
Express Yourself!
Body Express in Clarinda Street are spoiling Parkes locals this month with their winter warmers special offers. Don’t get left out in the cold, come in and enjoy a hot stone massage, coconut and vanilla back exfoliation and a back and neck massage for only $50! During the winter time our skin can get old and dull so it’s important to keep it healthy and glowing with regular exfoliation. The professional team at Body Express are now offering $50 chemical peels which encourage beautiful bright and new looking skin so you can stay fresh faced for the colder months. And the offers don’t just stop at your face and back, why not treat your hands too! If you suffer from discolouration, dark spots or pigmentation on the back of your hands, Body Express’ laser specialists Tracey and Brooke can help rejuvenate your hands for the special winter price of $60. Treat yourself today by calling 6862 6191.
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Living andLifestyle Big Changes To Brows At La Bella La Bella Medispa are now a Brow Artist International trainee clinic! The clinic has been hand-selected out of a group of beauty pros worldwide to participate in Brow Artists International’s one-of-a-kind program. The dedicated team are currently working hard to learn this amazing craft of the Natural Brow Restoration and Design System™. Over the course of the next 6 months, you will see a change in the brow services at La Bella as they grow and offer the Natural Brow Restoration and Design System™ to perfection. Their new brow service is no longer a brow wax, as thier goal is not merely to remove hair but to create soft, flowing beautiful brows, enhancing your beauty instantaneously. Brow Artists International™ Artists work meticulously with the brow to reveal its natural true potential through soft, flowing lines. Every woman can be restored naturally to a gorgeous set of brows regardless of what, or who, has unwittingly ravaged them before. The team at La Bella are offering a limited time introductory price of $49 for your first design using Brow Artists International Natural Brow Restoration and Design System™. That’s almost half off the regular price for what the beauty industry is raving about – a soft brow naturally restored to its original potential. So beautiful. So you.
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Coffee and Specs! Where else could you get a cappuccino, lunch and some stylish sunglasses all under one roof? Look no further than Parkes Coffee Pot and Parkes Optical Services! The adjoining businesses are owned by Charlie Pecenka, who along with his friendly team will be more than happy to chat to you while you enjoy a delicious sandwich, cake or anything else on the menu that takes your fancy. Special dietary requirements are catered for and the building also offers a function room for special events. Need your glasses fixing? Get them adjusted or repaired while you wait. Grab a bite to eat, a coffee and some glasses all in one place at 209B Clarinda Street.
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Top Dobermann at Parkes Dog Show The top dog, who won the Best in Show award at the Parkes and District Kennel Club annual championship over the long weekend, is widely considered the best Dobermann in Australia at the moment. Neo (Supreme Champion Ikons Chosen One) has won 37 Best in Show awards all over Australia. His owner, Daniel Filipovic, has had him since birth 3.5 years ago. They have come from near Geelong for the second year to the Parkes championship. Another dog from Victoria Lumi, a Finnish Lapphund, won Runner-up Best in Show with owner Bianca Ralphs. Bianca comes from Wodonga, but her parents live in Parkes. It was the biggest prize her dog has ever won. Up to 100 dog owners with 350 dogs came from as far as Perth to take part in the event with three all breeds championships shows over two days. Richard Madden, President of the Parkes and District Kennel said various reasons made it attractive for participants to travel to Parkes. These included the quality of the field and competition, catching up with other dog owners, chasing a title and the format of the show. Neo and his owner Daniel Filipovic also won the inaugural Murray Maguire Memo-
IMAGE: Neo the Dobermann won Best in Show. From the left are Narelle Hammond-Robertson, judge from Sydney, Daniel Filipovic and his son Isiah, and Richard Madden, President of the Parkes and District Kennel.
rial Trophy as winner of the first show. The trophy was introduced in recognition of the recent passing of Murray, a member of the Parkes Club. The show was a great opportunity to view many different breeds of dogs and their many talents. Beautifully groomed
and exotics breeds were in action including a Hungarian Vizsla, Afghan Hound, Pug, Tibetan Spaniel, Pomeranian, Affenpinscher, Pointer, Norwegian Elkhound, Borzoi, Beagle and many more. By Maggi Barnard
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CRypTIC ClUEs ACROSS 1 Brought in a knotted, united cord (10) 6 Will nothing bluff a wild ox? (7) 8 Rise to, or show where you sprang from (4) 9 Internal inspection poses a small but calculated risk (4) 10 Not quite brave enough to make underwear (3) 12 Work out how five lose the battle (5) 13 It’s hot, yet it sounds so cold! (5) 14 Spot an embellishment in the anecdote (3) 16 Place it before I return the thing (4) 18 A Latin sea horse? (4) 19 Fashion it again to make me older in appearance? (7) 20 Joiners that produce concerts on arrangement (10)
QUICk ClUEs ACROSS 1 Ushered in (10) 6 Wild ox (7) 8 Base (4) 9 Small gamble (4) 10 Undergarment (3) 12 Find the answer to (5) 13 Spicy food (5) 14 Spot (3) 16 Unit (4) 18 Female horse (4) 19 Shape again (7) 20 Devices that make connections (10) DOWN 1 Favourably influencing (10) 2 Utterly conquer (4) 3 Postpone (5) 4 Mountain passes (4) 5 Draughtsmen (10) 6 Large rock (7) 7 Relating to sight (7) 10 Cot (3) 11 Statute (3) 15 Gas (5) 17 Vicious (4) 18 Thaw (4)
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6 Harrison Ford was born in which US state? 7 What is the largest bone in the human body? 8 Using feet as the term of measurement, how high is a basketball ring? 9 The film The Wolf of Wall Street was based on which wealthy stockbroker? 10 What year was Barack Obama elected into office as the 44th President of the United States?
1 Bea Smith. 2 Real Madrid. 3 The Sun. 4 Manchester United. 5 Roland Emmerich. 6 Illinois. 7 Femur. 8 10 feet. 9 Jordan Belfort. 10 2008.
1 Danielle Cormack plays which character in the TV series Wentworth? 2 Which team won the 2015/2016 UEFA Champions League title? 3 Which star is the nearest to Earth? 4 Which English Premier League club did Ole Gunnar Solskjær play for? 5 Who directed the 1996 film Independence Day?
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clearing sale SATURDAY, 18 JUNE 2016 - Auction from 10am McPHERSONS PARTS AND SERVICE - Surplus Parts and Machinery 100-106 FORBES ROAD, PARKES PLANT & MACHINERY
NEW Nugget 6” slasher; Jetstream 2000ltr overseer trailed boomspray; 30ft Macdon 960 windrower front, adaptor & comb trailer; Claas Dominator 80 combine harvester (still runs); 30ft bat reel front; 25ft bat reel front; 20ft tyne front; 3 point linkage post hole digger with augers; 12 x 6 box trailer; Agware 20ft pickup front & comb trailer to suit New Holland combine; International C1800 series truck (not working); 30ft table auger to fit New Holland front; Hardi ute boomspray; Fiat 115-90FWA tractor with front end loader 6800hrs.
SUNDRIES
NEW 5 x 20ft bat reels; NEW 1 & 1/2 pallets baling twine; NEW 2 x Ziegler end knives; Oversize roof rack frame and sign; Pallet flashing; Fencing wire; Colourbond fencing post; Red house bricks; Various size header tyres & rims; Various size tractor tyres & rims; Various size vehicle tyres & rims; 2 x car trailer ramps; Steel frames; Hydraulic ute crane; Air compressor head; Rear tractor weights; Chisel tynes; PTO shafts; Front tractor weights & holders; Spitwater pressure cleaner (parts only); Boomspray 2” suction hose; Boomspray gauge wheels; Silvan boomspray 200ltr ute pack; Round baler belts; Twine boxes for baler; 4 x pallets used draper belts; Massey Ferguson drum bars; New Holland TR combine parts; Countrywide JD adaptor; Case IH 2366 concaves; Honeybee parts; Steel diesel tank approx 1000ltr; Claas Dominator parts; Hydraulic power pack; Poly water tank; Cross augers various sizes; 6 x pallets pavers; Drum 8” sweeps; 3 x 1000ltr metal shuttles; Grey steel frames; Colourbond fencing posts; Kuhn powerharrows (new); KE super pres-
For more information and pictures visit our website: www.langlandshanlon.com.au
sure washer; Freestanding steel diesel tank; Reel bats; Steel tool boxes x 3; Steel signs; New Holland air compressor (parts only); Steel ute back & toolbox; Plastic tool box; Cement Mixer (new); 2 x steel work benches; Blue steel shelf; Green steel trolley; Steel roof flashing; Wire rope; Bolt rack; 5 x industrial shed downlights (still working); Dual wheels to fit Genesis; Hubs to fit Genesis; Yellow metal toolbox; Fencing; Pull extension; Ford tractor doors to suit 7700 tractor; 2 x Ford perspex signs; Galvanised frame; 10 x empty 44 gallon drums; 5 x Auger shoots; Silvan 3 point linkage rake frames; Axle; 2 door toolbox; John Shearer pull; Steel shelves; 2 x GPS base station towers; Rotary spike harrows; Finger harrows; Parkes Steel Product 18” roller mill; NEW Echo whipper snipper; NEW Shindawa whipper snipper x 2; NEW Shindawa tree pruner; NEW Shindawa backpack blower; NEW Echo brushcutter; NEW Shindawa brush cutter; NEW Generac pressure cleaner.
DIRECTIONS
From Parkes – Head south along the Newell highway heading towards Forbes, turn right into Clarke St and first left into side street heading along the front of Hewes Plumbing, head to the end of the street. Will be signposted.
TERMS
Strictly payment by cash or cheque on sale day. All buyers must register and bidding numbers will apply, photo ID required. GST will be added to knock-down price. NO EFTPOS.
Geoff Rice: 0429 629 966 David Thompson: 0428 484 262 PARKES (02) 6862 2362
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WHAT’S WHAT’S On On
OUR Gal Katie Monkerud How long have you lived in Parkes? All my life – I was born and bred in Parkes. Where do you work? Maintenance Shed. What do you enjoy most about your work? The variation in my day-to-day duties. Nothing’s ever dull around here, and I work with a great bunch of guys. What do you do in your free time? I spend most of my free time with my children, and in my actual free time I play soccer. How do you like your coffee? I don’t drink coffee. I prefer to drink water. What makes your day? Happy faces! What is your favourite food? Anything home cooked. I enjoy making new recipes. I also love strawberries. If you could go anywhere in the world on holiday where would it be? Bora Bora (island in the Leeward group of the Society Islands of French Polynesia) – it is just beautiful there. I have always wanted to go there since a friend of mine went there on honeymoon. It will be a relaxation holiday.
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17-18 Jun
Back To Bulgandramine Cultural Gathering @ Bulgandramine Mission. Performances, music and storytelling, Aboriginal astronomy, traditional foods and Wiradjuri dance plus a Boomerang workshop! Bookings 6862 4914 For more info contact Karryn on 0407 162 799. 18 Jun Living Well After Cancer. From 10am-12.30pm a free community education programme. More details to come. 18 Jun Parkes Christian School Trivia Night @ Parkes Christian School Hall. From 7pm, tickets cost $10. For more info call 6862 4164. 18 Jun The Kings Of Country Rock @ Parkes Services Club. Featuring the Creedence Clearwater Revival Show & The Eagles Show. 18-23 Forbes Eisteddfod: Music, Speech and Drama @ Forbes Town Hall, Harold Jun Street. 19 Jun National Parks Association Quarterly Walk @ Graeme and Lix McCraild’s property, 2499 Amaroo Way from 9.30am. this is a 4km walk and the leaders are Graeme and Liz, all walkers are to meet at the property. For more info phone 0455 915 989. 24 Jun Middleton Public School Trivia Night @ Middleton Hall in Medlyn Street. From 7pm, $10 per head. There will be a silent auction for a trailer of firewood and a GWS Giants AFL jacket. 24 Jun DJ Jabba- Youth Club Night @ The Starlight Room, Parkes Services Club. 7pm start, ages 13-17 years. Tickets are $10 and are available at Parkes Services Club, Parkes High School and PCYC desk. Dress: Semi-formal. For more info call Amanda on 6862 3825. 28 Jun The Term 2 Mitchell Conservatorium Free Concert @ The Presbyterian Church (corner of Gap and Hill Streets) from 12.30pm to 1.30pm. The theme is ‘home grown’. If you would like to perform please contact pamela.parkin@ mitchellconservatorium.edu.au 28 Jun Arthritis Support Group Meeting @ AOG Hall. From 10am. Topic; Getting Around The Difficult Days! For more details, please contact Sandra 6863 4904. 2-3 Jul Inaugural Iron Butt Association Australia Meeting @ Parkes Services Club. This is a closed function for members only. Karl Pirchmoser, 0411 548 953 or email bluesky_9@hotmail.com 3-10 Jul NAIDOC Week @ Neighbourhood Central. Activities to be announced. 6 Jul The Wizard of Oz Show @ Parkes Services Club at 10.30am and Condobolin RSL at 3.30pm. Click your heels and get ready to follow a yellow brick road to adventure! 8-10 Jul NSW Squash Age Championships @ Parkes Services Squash Courts. Time TBA. Judy & Jay Kross on 6862 4555 15 Jul CWA Meeting @ Red Cross Rooms in Church Street. From 5.30pm. New members welcome 16-17 ASTROFEST & Conference 2016 @ Parkes CSIRO Radio Telescope. The Jul annual event is hosted by the Central West Astronomical Society. For more details phone John Sarkissian on 6861 1769 or email; astrofest@cwas.org.au
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BE Seen
Delaney Scott and Claudia Harris from Orange spent the weekend in Parkes to attend the Picnic Races on Saturday and the Parkes Upmarkets on Sunday.
Sunday saw the second Parkes Upmarkets of the year happening at Cooke Park. With the sun coming out it was a day to get colourful like Imogen Usher (5), Phoebe Usher (9) and Maya Roffe (3).
Xile, a local Parkes teenage band, went unplugged at the Parkes Upmarkets to provide some music. They are Marshall Beaton, Jordyn Chapple and Ty Logan.
Caroline Yate from the Blue Mountains with 11month old Hottie, a Siberian Husky, won Puppy in Show on Sunday at the annual Parkes and District Kennel Championship.
Judge Anna Charlton awards Casey Evans with her sash as she is announced Most Elegant Lady at Parkes Picnic Races
Tim Keith and Michael Oakley with SCU’s mascot, Sid the Pig at the Picnic Races. SCU were the major sponsors of the event.
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Transformation For GWS Personnel, Bigger And Stronger
A new facelift for the GWS Personnel office opposite Cook Park is part of the longstanding Parkes business’ exciting new transformation into a leading NSW recruitment agency. GWS Personnel has grown from strength to strength since Peter O’Donnell signed Northparkes as its first client in 1994. Opening new offices across regional NSW in Dubbo, Orange, Bathurst and Wagga allowed the progressive company to expand into mining and infrastructure projects in the public and private sectors. In 2006, GWS Personnel continued to
evolve by joining forces with third generation Sydney based recruitment agency Smalls and northern NSW agency JHA. A decade later, the three dynamic businesses will soon launch their next exciting development as they merge to form the Spinifex Australia group. Chairman Peter O’Donnell, who now operates nine offices, an internal team of more than 50 and a workforce across NSW, says the ongoing opportunities for GWS Personnel would not have been possible without the strong foundations of the business’ inception in Parkes more
than 20 years ago. “By being part of the Spinifex Australia group, our Parkes team now have even more opportunities to grow their careers with us,” Mr O’Donnell said. “I’m thrilled to be able to reward so many of our loyal Parkes employees by giving them more responsibilities with important roles within the Spinifex Australia group. “Local businesses and government organisations operating in Parkes will also benefit by having the recruitment group’s expansive professional services available to them from our Parkes’ agency in Welcome Street.”
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PARKES SPORT
NETBALL NEWS Netballers are hoping for sunny skies tomorrow so all the junior netballer’s will be able to get on the courts and play. Parkes Netball Association will be working with the other local sporting groups in Parkes to promote Shoosh for kid’s week. Parkes Netball have wonderful support for their junior netball competition, and most people do the right thing, but they would just like to remind spectators that there is no place for negative comments. The organisers are lucky to have a some of the junior players coming along each week to umpire games who are still learning, and it’s important that they are encouraged. • If your comment is negative, then SHOOSH!
• If your comment is directed at a player, then SHOOSH! • If your comment is directed at a referee or match official, then SHOOSH!
• Reward good play by both teams with applause, if you can’t then SHOOSH!
• Show respect to players and game officials. Remember it’s their game!
For all of umpires on Saturday Calli will be down at the courts from 10am to coach the umpires, so if anyone has any umpiring questions (including wanting to be allocated or learn more) just see Calli so she can try to facilitate everyone’s learning. Draw Round 6 Division 1 – 9:30am Court 2: Avenyers v U12s Rep Team (Umpires: Jordyn Chapple, Mikeely Birmingham) Court 4: Super Stars v Dynamites (Umpires: Jack McGrath, Jolie Norman) Bye: Vipers Division 2 – 10:45am Court 2: Rockettes v U11s Rep Team (Um-
pires: Brooke Norman, Amelia Green) Court 4: Sparkles v Diamontes (Umpires: Mikeely Birmingham, Angel Pearce) Super 8s – 9:30AM Court 5: Butterflys v Glitter Bugs (Umpires: Jenny Ryan, Amelia Green) Court 6: Twinkles v Lady Beatles (Umpires: Tianna Simpson, Nicole Knox) Net-Set-Go – 10:30am After the long break let’s hope the wet weather stays away so players can learn some exciting new skills. Any parents that are available to assist in drills would be greatly appreciated.
SPACENEWS
with some precise passes Parkes Railway Bowling Club’s Emma Bayley got over the line with Claire Barber adding the two. Half time score; Parkes 26- Forbes 4. The Magpie ladies kicked to start the second half but Sally Dwyer scores Parkes’ sixth try quickly followed by another try by Captain Hannah Kelly with Claire Barber successfully converting. Parkes Services Club’s Nat Gardiner got her first try after a sixty metre sprint and her second soon followed. Final score 44 Parkes- 4 Forbes, congratulations! The remaining team members also deserve a mention as they played just as well Brittany Dumesny, Katie Caldwell, Samara Afele, Brittney Ryan, Shannealle Wyrzynski, Sam Cox, Louise McAneney, Shayna Male and Emeline Lavaka. Special thanks also to the league safes Tim Barber and Tom McEwen, FAO Col Dwyer and Coach Mick Dumesny. The Parkes Spacemen executive along with the league tag team would like to thank their major Guernsey sponsor Parkes Services Club and Sleeve sponsors 1. Simply Bellissima by Kim, 2. Cunninghams IGA Parkes, 3. Nicko’s Bricklaying, 4. Parkes GP, 5. Bunnamagoo Wines, 6. BMJC (The Moran boy’s), 7. La Bella, 8. Dippin Dots, 9. Parkes Mensland, 10. Thd studio, 11. Parkes Railway Bowling Club, 12. Parkes Services Club, 13. Nangar Gems.
The June long weekend marked round 7 of the local derby for the Parkes Spacemen and Forbes Magpies at Pioneer Park. The club wore white footy socks to support the cause against domestic violence. The under 18’s began the day with a gallant effort all the way to the bell. The Spacecats took to Jock Colley field at 12.30pm with all intentions of playing to bring home the win. Claire Barber began proceedings with a deep kick and with errors high in the first few minutes Captain Hannah Kelly in Parkes GP jersey made a great run only to be tagged by a flying Magpie 10 metres out. Quick play caught the Forbes team off guard and BMJC’s Ella-J Harris opened the tally for the Spacecats after a giant step and dodge. Claire Barber added the 2. Playing as a team and backing up the runs Sally Dwyer sponsored by La Bella added another 4 with Claire adding another 2. Parkes’ third try was awarded to Dippin Dots Demi-Joyce Winter. Forbes put their first points on the board with a little over 10 minutes remaining in the first half. With the continuing of the game the pressure was on the Spacecats, who defended their line and penalty after penalty against them. However, they handled it well, with Hannah Kelly running the length of the field to be tagged by a whisker out and Claire Barber over beside the posts. A fumble on the restart gave Forbes the possession within 20 metres and the Parkes ladies needed to work hard. Nicko’s Bricklaying’s Sarah McAneney got the ball and
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