The Parkes Phoenix Issue 173

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CUNNINGHAM’S Mayor Ken Keith cut Araluen Fraser’s long plaits with the help of Parkes Public Principal Coral O’Neill on Monday morning at the school assembly.

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A Hairy Encounter For A Good Cause

A Year 6 Parkes Public student started her week with an act of bravery to help a friend diagnosed with brain cancer.

On Monday morning 11-year-old Araluen Fraser stood up in front of her school assembly as Parkes Mayor Ken Keith cut each of her six braids measuring up to 60cm long.

A beautiful smile lit up Araluen’s face as Parkes Public Principal Coral O’Neill collected the plaits to resounding applause by the students, knowing she was doing something extraordinary.

This was her first proper hair cut ever apart from a few trims, and she did it all for the charity Cure Brain Cancer Foundation.

She said it was a difficult decision to cut her hair as she has always had long hair, but when she found out about her 14-yearold friend’s diagnosis she really wanted to

do something to help.

Araluen aimed to raise $3,000 and by Monday morning she had already reached that target.

The Mayor, who said he felt privileged to cut her hair during the NRL Beanie for Brain Cancer Week, pledged $100 from the Parkes Shire Council. Donations can be made at https://www.mycause.com.au/ page/207693/cutting-4-a-cure Araluen’s beautiful long plaits will also not go to waste as she will donate them to Variety Kids to be made into a wig for children with long-term medical needs. “She will be making someone else very happy,” said mum Raen Fraser.

Araluen said it felt very weird not having long hair, but she was already planning to grow her hair and cut it again for charity.

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THUMBS...

THUMBS UP To the new 60km speed limit in Back Yamma and Nash Streets. It is a very welcome change!

THUMBS UP A BIG thank you and thumbs up to CMOC Northparkes Mines for their continued support of local communities around Parkes.

THUMBS UP To everyone who planted a tree or lots of trees on National Tree Day.

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Future Of Parkes Maternity A Complex Issue The Parkes maternity unit will reopen, but based on a model that is safe and sustainable for the community.

This reassurance was given this week

by Scott McLachlan, Chief Executive of Western NSW when he briefed local media. “We will reopen the unit, but it might be a midwifery-based model as is being done all over the country and in many other first world countries.”

He said the shortage of medical personnel was impacting the whole region with 50% of towns in NSW reliant on locums.

According to Scott there are several reasons for the shortage. “General practitioners (GPs) no longer work the hours they used to as work-life balance has become important for families especially for female doctors. They are no longer prepared to be on call 24/7, and a big enough group of specialists are therefore necessary to share responsibilities.”

Hospitals are also reliant on doctors in general practice, and two of the three private practices in Parkes no longer recruit doctors to work in hospital. The ideal level to keep the maternity unit open would be to have four of each specialist.

The third reason is that the ease of locum work has become the preferred option for many doctors as opposed to running a private practice.

Sharon McKay, Director of Rural Health Services, gave the assurance that the crisis point in Parkes was not reached because of bad planning, but that locums had become harder and harder to find at a time when they had to find locums for both the obstetric and anaesthetic positions.

Scott said over the past 18 months locums

had also started leap frogging prices by going to different services to chase up rates, and fewer of them were prepared to come to the Central West. He said locums were paid upwards of $3,000 per day on top of being flown in and given accommodation.

The whole of NSW is at a crisis point and it has been identified as the single biggest issue facing all health districts. “In three weeks’ time we are pulling in all medical directors and different national bodies to try and find solutions to this.”

He said they had gone down every road to try and recruit doctors to Parkes, but nothing seemed to be working. Scott and Sharon also had a health roundtable meeting with the mayors and general managers of Parkes and Forbes Shires this week, while consumer focus groups have been initiated. “We’ve had a really good response so far from mothers and fathers to be,” said Sharon.

She said a substantial investment has also been granted to help the midwives in Parkes obtain advance skills so they can do the same manoeuvres and interventions a doctor can do, bar a C-section.

Another alternative is getting telehealth technology, which is proving to inject new life into rural hospitals, for the Parkes maternity with access to the best specialists.

According to Scott support and focus on rural health has never been bigger.” There is certainly not a lack of money. We’ve had 5% growth every year, which you will find nowhere else in the world.”

“The changes in society have had the biggest impact on all of this.”

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SHARE YOUR IDEAS FOR THE COMMUNITY Help shortlist the projects and initiatives to be submitted under Round 3 of the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund (SCCF).

Head to parkescouncil.mysocialpinpoint.com to add an idea under one of the six themes.

Community feedback closes 5pm, Monday 5 August 2019. www.parkes.nsw.gov.au

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QUESTION of the week are developing innovative and resourceful ways of being sustainable in the face of a host of financial, environmental and social issues.”

Julian Fyfe (left) and Andrew Francis (right) of Parkes Shire Council with the two ESIPS students from Sydney Hassi Al Kabanchi and Anjana Hariharan.

Students In Parkes: Some of the country’s brightest young engineers are doing student placements with Parkes Shire Council for the fourth year. They are participants in the University of Sydney’s Engineering Sydney Industry Placement Scheme (ESIPS). During the six-month placement students undertake high-level investigative research. The two students are Hassi Al Kabanchi and Anjana Hariharan. Hassi is studying a combined Bachelor of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering and Bachelor of Science and was placed at the Parkes Water Treatment Plant to develop tools for water resource management. Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering student Anjana’s research project characterised the chlorine decay in the Parkes Recycled Water Distribution Network to identify the chlorine residual at end user sites.

Tidy Towns Finalist: Parkes is one of 11 NSW towns to be named as a finalist for the 2019 Tidy Towns Sustainable Communities Award. An assessor will be visiting Parkes to inspect our sustainable infrastructure and assess the overall presentation of the town. The results will be announced at the much-anticipated Tidy Towns Awards Weekend in Cessnock, from 1 – 3 November. CEO of Keep Australia Beautiful NSW Val Southam said: “The submissions received continue to show that many towns

Grants For Schools: Schools in the Central West are encouraged to apply for a share in up to $200,000 in funding under the Local Schools Community Fund.

Schools will be eligible for funding from $1,000 to $20,000 that includes anything from a small-scale refurbishment or extension to a classroom, playground equipment and sports facilities to mental health and counselling services, new computer facilities and library resources. Applications opened on 25th July, and are to be submitted through the Department of Education’s SchoolsHUB portal at https://schools.education.gov.au by 5pm on 30th September.

Cash Prize For Best Float: CMOC-Northparkes Mines will continue to sponsor the Elvis Street Parade for a further three years, and once again offer a $1,000 cash prize for the Best Float in the 2020 parade, to help schools, sporting and community groups. The 2020 Festival theme is from the 1966 movie Frankie and Johnny where Elvis stars as a riverboat gambler and performer with his girlfriend Frankie. The Street Parade will take place on Saturday, 11th January with registrations opening in September.

Tiffany Steel, Elvis Festival Sponsorship and Marketing Coordinator with Parkes Mayor Ken Keith and Northparkes Managing Director Hubert Lehman.

Parkes Recycled Water Scheme Parkes Shire Council invites residents to learn more about the new Recycled Water Scheme.

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All welcome.

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Why did you want to plant trees for National Tree Day?

Sharlia White (11): We’ve done this for many years. I want to plant trees because of deforestation. We need to plant more trees for animals and humans.

Michael Dong: I think it is an exciting campaign as we need more greenery. It is also an opportunity for me to meet local people. I have been in Parkes for five months and the people here are very kind and helpful. I wanted to give something back to the community by planting trees.

Addison Summerhayes (9): It is good for the environment, and trees give us oxygen! I’ve done it before and really enjoy planting trees.

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‘Elvis Has Entered Hall Of Fame’

The knitters and natters at the Craft Corner with some of the colourful rugs they have made for the charity Wrap with Love.

Wrap Winter Up In Kindness

The Craft Corner’s annual Knit and Natter event was once again wrapped in love last Thursday with more than 30 women taking part.

Women from Parkes and Peak Hill knit and crochet hundreds of squares to create rugs. According to Craft Corner President Margaret Tanner they have been taking part in the annual Wrap with Love initiative since 2008.

“We’ve had a wonderful response from our members and just people walking in off

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the street with finished squares to donate,” said Margaret.

Wrap with Love, a registered charity, reaches more than 30,000 people each year in Australia and around the world.

A contingent of 20 women from Orange joined in again for encouragement and support. The group regularly meets at the Orange Library and collects all the squares from the region to send on to Sydney for further distribution in Australia and around the world.

“It is wonderful what you do for us,” said the Orange group leader Dianne Percy.

“We greatly appreciated your effort.” She said last year they ended up making 606 rugs, and hoped to get close to that number again this year.

Margaret said the efforts of everyone to help make rugs tied in beautifully with the annual Kind July campaign encouraging the community to engage in an act of kindness every day. “We have so many acts of kindness in the Craft Corner every day.”

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Parkes Elvis Festival entered the Hall of Fame last Saturday as a first for the popular event that has built up quite a collection of awards over recent years.

“Being a Hall of Fame inductee is a fantastic achievement and is a credit to all of the hard work that our amazing committee, volunteers, and Council staff put into the Festival,” said Parkes Elvis Festival Director Cathy Treasure.

“Tonight was made even more special having accepted the award with festival founders, Bob and Anne Steel. The Festival would not be at the internationally acclaimed level it is without the vision and dedication of Bob and Anne,” Cathy said.

The Parkes Elvis Festival was inducted into the Festival and Events Hall of Fame at a gala celebration at the Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo. The Hall of Fame accolade comes off the back of three consecutive wins in the Festivals and Events category.

“This year we welcomed in excess of 27,000 people to Parkes, recorded more than 400 million media hits, and delivered around 200 individual events over the five days - and those numbers don’t seem to be slowing down,” said Parkes Shire Mayor, Ken Keith OAM.

Parkes Elvis Festival Director Cathy Treasure (middle) with festival founders Bob and Anne Steel.

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WHAT’S Cooking!

Luscious Blueberry Jam Prep: 20 min Cook: 20 min + standing Yield: 8 cups.

Isaac, Dylan and Sharlia White and Kate Fennell were part of the record number of volunteers at the National Tree Day event on Sunday.

A Record Number Of Green Fingers

A record number of people made the most of the beautiful weather on Sunday morning to get out and support the National Tree Day event in Parkes.

A total of 78 volunteers of all ages enjoyed the sunshine and fresh air planting 300 local native species of trees at Akuna Road.

Parkes Shire Council’s Environment and Sustainability Coordinator Michael Chambers said the site was chosen to create habitat connectivity between the creek and other plantings on the road side of the new sewage plant. The species planted included wattles, hop bush and sheoak.

According to research you can grow happier by getting outside and connecting with nature. This was evident on Sunday with many happy faces around and positive comments by participants, especially the children who were very enthusiastic about planting trees and the benefits it will bring for the planet.

“I could not be happier,” said Michael,

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who agreed it was a fantastic fun day. Central West Lachlan Landcare Co-ordinator Marg Applebee agreed it was a fantastic morning and thanked everyone for taking part. “It is fabulous to see lots of familiar faces and some new ones.”

Central West Lachlan Landcare (CWLL), Parkes Shire Council, Planet Ark and Toyota are in partnership to organise the local National Tree Day, which is part of Australia’s largest tree-planting and nature care event. Each year over 300,000 people take part in National Tree Day events at 3,000 sites. Since its launch in 1996, more than 21 million native trees, shrubs and grasses have been planted.

In news further away it’s been reported that the African country of Ethiopia broke the world record for the most trees planted in one day with about 350 million trees planted in a single day. This was part of a national green legacy initiative to grow four billion trees this summer by encouraging every citizen to plant at least 40 seedlings.

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You might have noticed work starting to happen in and around Cooke Park recently that will totally transform the southern end of the Parkes CBD over the next 12 months.

The project includes the Lower Clarinda Street upgrades and the new Cooke Park multipurpose centre. The $8.5 million project forms part of the Parkes CBD Vibrancy Strategy, which was developed from consultation with the community in 2016.

Council recently completed water main renewal works in lower Clarinda Street in preparation for the CBD vibrancy project to start next Thursday, 8th August, while Cabonne Constructions have begun preliminary site works in Cooke Park.

The old Community Hall will be demolished in September to make way for the new multipurpose centre.

The new multipurpose centre will include an events stage, multipurpose room (80 seat capacity) with kitchen facilities, flexi-room, store room and public toilets.

The revitalisation of Lower Clarinda Street has been designed to address specific issues identified during the consultation process.

The project will include the construction of new roads, kerbs, gutters and drainage, installation of new street furniture, a new entry sign, landscaping and irrigation, as well as smart street lights.

Construction will stand down during the 2020 Parkes Elvis Festival. Expected completion date is the second half of 2020.

To allow for the work to be undertaken, a number of temporary changes to traffic and pedestrian conditions will be implemented at times and will be advised in advance.

EducationWeek 2019 Every Student, Every Voice PARKES PUBLIC SCHOOL

Kindergarten 2020 enrolments welcome

Our quality transition to school program begins Tuesday 13 August.

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Education Week is a state-wide, annual event to celebrate NSW public education.

The aim of the celebration next week from 5-9 August will be to communicate the achievements of public schools, their students and the value of public education.

The theme this year is ‘Every Student, Every Voice’. It is a celebration of student empowerment and how the NSW public education system gives students the skills they need in order to have and express a voice during their own educational journey and as engaged global citizens.

The key messages for this year’s theme are authentic participation, partners in learning, respectful relationships, connecting communities, and change makers.

Parkes Public School will celebrate the week with an Open Day on Wednesday, 7th August with open classrooms on the infants’ side from 11:30am to 12:15pm, and on the primary side from 12:15pm to 1pm. There will be a picnic lunch from 1 to 1:45pm in the Infants playground.

The day concludes with the Education Week Showcase Assembly featuring performances by the senior choir, cultural dance group and the senior band from 2 to 3pm.

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What Is Your 2040?

It’s been the hottest summer on record, the Great Barrier Reef is perishing before our eyes, climate emergencies have been declared, one million species are at risk of extinction, the planet could warm by two degrees by 2060...

While sinking into misery might feel like the easiest way to process it all, a new Australian documentary wants to lift those feeling crippled by ‘ecoanxiety’ out of their funk.

Damon Gameau, actor-turned-filmmaker’s new film 2040 bills itself as a “journey to explore what the future could look like by the year 2040 if we simply embraced the best solutions already available to us.”

The concept was inspired by Damon Gameau’s five-year-old daughter.

“It was just kind of overwhelming to see the constant negative news about the climate and the future and what kind of world she was going to inherit,” Damon says. “So I just spent about a year looking at the solutions and researching to see what was out there that we could actually do about it, and was pretty blown away by how many things we can do.”

Throughout the film, Damon argues that the answers to climate change are right un-

der our noses - some small shifts in policy are just needed to give them the green light.

Take Bangladesh, for example, where micro solar power networks are providing a renewable energy solution - by allowing residents to quite literally take power into their own hands and share it peer-to-peer.

Will we really solve climate change by 2040?

Damon Gameau says if the world has deteriorated so quickly, we can restore it at a similarly rapid pace.

“And I think there’s such a push for it at the moment all around the world. There’s the kid’s climate strikes, people want to create a new version of the world we’re living in. I think there’s a chance that we might get there. But we’ve got to be able to see it first to even know that it’s possible.

And that’s why I made the film.”

The task is so urgent, Damon says, that it will become his only topic of interest as a filmmaker from now on.

“What else is there? This is the topic,” Damon says, “Because if we don’t get this right, there is no other film worth making.”

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CAUGHTOut! GETThe Popcorn The Lion King Have you seen the new photorealistic computer animated remake of Disney’s 1994 film The Lion King yet?

Relive the story of Simba who idolises his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny on the plains of Africa.

GRABSome Books A reminder to stock up on reading material before Parkes Library closes from Monday, 5th August for a month to relocate to Clarinda Street.

TIME TO POSE…Four-year-old Charlotte Gibbon from Orange is not only good at knitting, but also knows everything about posing for a camera.

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

Parkes Library is packing up and moving to Clarinda Street (next door to Discount Dave’s) for one year as the present library space undergoes extensive renovations and expansion. The Library will be closed from 5th August until 2nd September to allow the Library to relocate. The branch libraries at Peak Hill, Trundle and Tullamore will continue to operate as normal.

The services that will still be available are: • On-line resources & collections • Extended loan period • Increased number of loan items • Free public computer access • Returns chute will continue to operate as normal until Saturday, 24th August.

From Monday, 26th August returns can be made at 2/250 Clarinda Street.

FREE PUBLIC COMPUTER ACCESS

During the time the Library is closed, free public computer access will be provided at Parkes Shire Council’s Administration Building at 2 Cecile Street, Monday to Friday from 8.30am - 5pm.

• Computer access will be limited to 30 minutes for essential use (ie, printing, emails & research) • Computers will not be available for recreational use • Scanning, printing and photocopying will be available at current charges.

YOUR ONLINE LIBRARY

Remember you can access our online collection and resources, even while the Library is closed. Parkes Shire Library’s Online Catalogue provides members with convenient access to collections and resources, including eMagazines, eBooks & eAudioBooks, and online databases. Visit the Parkes Library website www.parkes. nsw.gov.au then go to My Online Library where you can access: • eMagazines - download the RBdigital app and login with your Library membership number.

• eMagazines and eAudioBooks - download the ePlatform app and login with your Library membership number.

Remember Library staff are available until 3rd August to help you download the app if you need.

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ANIMAL Antics

Rowen Pearce How long have you lived in Parkes and what do you like most about living here?

I was born and bred in Parkes and spent my early years on a farm 30 km outside of town. I have spent some time in Sydney, Canberra and Cairns, and moved back about seven years ago. I like the easy-going speed of life here.

Where do you work or what do you do currently and what do you enjoy about it? I work as a Financial Controller at Neighbourhood Central. I enjoy working with good people and contributing positively to the community I live in. The work we do makes a significant difference in the lives of others.

What is your favourite thing to do when you have free time? Getting out in nature and spending time with family. I haven’t hunted or fished much for a long time, and would like to do more of that. I also enjoy making my wife laugh – with three kids under nine, it can be a challenge sometimes.

What makes you proud? Watching my children grow and develop and participate in the world around them. I also like seeing people stand for something.

If you could be an animal which one would you choose, and why? I would be an eagle – they do life almost unnoticed and one needs to look closely to appreciate their nature and beauty.

What is your all-time favourite movie, song and/or book, and why? The Bible is my favourite book – it is unlike any other book, and the author has saved my life and changed me in ways that truly amaze me.

My favourite movie would probably be No Country for Old Men. Tell us about your best holiday. This year I had my first holiday in twelve years. We spent 10 days in Newcastle swimming at the beach, fishing, shopping, relaxing and having a good time.

Walking Your Dog

As we have Spring in our vision, this is a good time to start spending more time outdoors, especially with your dogs. There are a few dos and don’ts of dog walking to ensure that you and your pup get the most out of your walks together.

Dos • Use the right type of leash: Nylon leashes for unpredictable weather conditions; Leather leashes for hand comfort and to avoid leash burn; Retractable leashes for use in parks and hiking trails; Chain or harness leashes if your pup tends to tug or pull.

• Teach your dog to walk beside you. Be consistent - use the same leash, walk the same route. Tire your dog out just a bit before a walk. Use treats and positive reinforcement when they do the right thing.

• Walk your dog often, daily if possible! It is recommended that dogs get a minimum of 30 minutes of exercise a day, and going for a casual walk around the neighbourhood is a great way to get in that half hour.

• On the rare chance of a separation, make sure that your dog’s identification information is correct and up-to-date.

Don’t: • Walk your dog without a leash. Even if your dog is well-trained, it tends to be safer and more comfortable.

• Let your dog tug or pull on the leash.

• Walk unprepared for the weather. Always check the weather and prepare by taking plenty of fresh water on a hot day, or put your pup in warm booties on a cold day.

• Let your dog eat plants or romp on unknown lawns which could be sprayed with pesticide.

• Walk your dog without extra waste bags.

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CLASSIFIEDS Can Assist at Parkes Showgrounds August 3rd, 8am-1pm Furniture Auction 9am Registration and viewing 8.30am Last sale before Show Parkes Dragon Boat Club AGM and General Meeting 11am on 11th August Sunset Room, Parkes Services Club. All welcome to attend and enjoy Bistro afterwards.

BE Seen

Vijay Mokkapati and his son Aaryan (2.5 years) helped to plant 300 trees on National Tree Day last Sunday.

On Monday Year 6 student Araluen Fraser cut her hair for brain cancer. Her family came to support her. From the left are Julie Fraser, Araluen, Raen and Djarwyn Fraser and Julian Fyfe.

Ivy Rooke and Liz Matthews attended the opening of the new Transit Lounge at Neighbourhood Central last Friday.

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WHAT’S On 2 Aug

Moogenilla Angus Bull Sale at 1pm, Central West Livestock Exchange Forbes.

3 Aug CanAssist Garage Sale at Parkes Showgrounds from 8am-1pm. Furniture auction 9am. Registration and viewing 8:30am. Last sale before Show.

4 Aug Antiques and Collectable Auction at Canowindra Services Club at 11am, view at 9am. Phone Brad on 0428 605 298 for more information.

5 Aug Closure of Parkes Library until 2nd September to allow the library to relocate.

5 Aug Monday Monthly Meal in the Uniting Church Hall from 5:15 pm, meal served at 5:30pm and doors closing at 6:30pm. All welcome.

7 Aug Education Week 2019 Open Day at Parkes Public School: open classrooms infants 11:30am – 12:15pm; primary 12:15pm – 1pm; picnic lunch from 1 – 1:45pm; assembly 2 – 3pm with performances by senior choir, cultural dance group and senior band.

8 Aug Parkes Bypass drop-in sessions at Clarinda Street (in front of Discount Daves) 11am – 2pm and Parkes Arbor (between Target and Coles) 3 – 6pm.

Visit www.rms.work/parkesupgrade to find out more.

8 Aug Recycled Water Community Information Session 5:30pm – 7:30pm Parkes Golf Club, London Road, Parkes. All welcome. RSVP to E: shrisha. raju@parkes.nsw.gov.au Phone 6861 2305.

9 Aug Recycled Water Community Information Session 12 - 1pm, Water Treatment Plant Training Room, 124 Webb Street, Parkes. All welcome. RSVP to E: shrisha.raju@parkes.nsw.gov.au Phone 6861 2305.

10 Aug Parkes Garden Club meeting at Greenparkes Nursery & Garden Centre at the winter time of 2pm. All welcome. September meeting will be held at Barbara Magill’s garden, speaker is David Ramsay on orchids. See you there!

10 Aug Beccy Cole at the Parkes Services Club at 8pm. Tickets $35 adults and $20 children available via www.trybooking.com 11 Aug Parkes Dragon Boat Club AGM and general meeting at 11am in the Sunset Room, Parkes Services Club. All welcome to attend and enjoy bistro afterwards.

13 Aug Parkes Public Transit to School program begins. Call 6862 1702 for more information.

18 Aug Parkes Dragon Boat Club start of new season training sessions at Lake Endeavour. Call 0418 253 045 for more information.

25 Aug Paddock to Plate at Hart Bar featuring four courses with locally sourced produce, plus two glasses of wine from Heifer Station Wines in Orange.

Limited tables available. Book via Hart Bar Facebook page.

31 Aug Parkes College for Seniors talk by Parkes Funeral Director at Masonic Lodge at 10am with Q & A time and cuppa afterwards. Open to the public.

30-31 Aug Heaven & Earth Legends Show at Hotel Gracelands. $85 ticket includes 2 course meal and show. Call 0400 012 111.

3 Sep SWS Stud Merino Breeders Field Day, 10am at Harden Showground, Harden NSW. For more information visit www.swsmerinofieldday.com.au Ongoing Parkes Day VIEW Club Luncheon meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the month at the Astro Dish Motor Inn. Call Pamela on 6863 4552 to book.

Ongoing Author-rised creative writing group for adults and teens meets first Tuesday of the month from 6pm to 8pm at Parkes Library.

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

Parkes Rd, Forbes (next to Hozpots) PO Box 586, Forbes NSW 2871 Phone: 02 6852 4288 Fax: 02 6851 1151 Email: a97.9fm@outlook.com Website: www.valleyfm.org.au

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SERVICES Families & Youth

Practical assistance and emotional support are provided through advocacy and referral, case management, home visiting and parenting skills groups.

Aged Care At the official opening of the new Transit Lounge at Neighbourhood Central last Friday were (L-R) Barbara Newton (Board Chairperson), Belinda Roberts (Area Manager Rural and Regional Service Delivery and Performance, Transport NSW), Ken Keith OAM (Parkes Mayor), The Hon. Paul Toole (NSW Minister for Regional Transport and Roads) Pam Symonds (Executive Officer), Phil Donato (Member for Orange) and Ross Elson (Director Rural and Regional Service Delivery and Performance, Transport NSW).

Transit Lounge Leads the Way For Community Transport

Parkes took the lead in community transport when Neighborhood Central opened the first ever transit lounge in regional NSW last Friday.

NSW Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Paul Toole said the lounge was more than just a place to stop and have a rest.

“Transport is vital to us here,” said Board Chairperson and Deputy Mayor Barbara Newton. “Community Transport enables people to live an independent and full life.

The transit lounge is wonderful and will really make a difference in our community.”

Neighbourhood Central has been providing transport services through Parkes, Forbes and Condobolin Community Transport since 1990. Last year the 135 volun-

teer drivers delivered 17,000 trips over a combined distance of more than 330,000 kilometres.

Community Transport was also the first to use taxi vouchers. The service has further been expanded with links with other transport services, such as TrainLink. “We have negotiated subsided rates with Regional Express Airlines to fly eligible clients to Sydney,” said Executive Officer Pam Symonds.

The Transit Lounge provides a designated, safe and welcoming space offering passengers a comfortable place to wait while interchanging with other transport services.

It was proudly funded by the Transport for NSW Country Passenger Transport Infrastructure Grants Scheme.

Our care coordinators, support workers and volunteers help older people access the services and support they need that will help them stay connected and living in their chosen community.

Disability (NDIS)

We deliver a range of flexible support services which are designed around the individual, their needs, preferences and aspirations.

Aboriginal Programs

Proudly promoting and celebrating Aboriginal culture and heritage to empower people with information, services and the support they need.

Drought Response Officer

We assist local farmers in obtaining timely access to initiatives and financial support in response to the current drought conditions.

• Aboriginal Programs • Community Transport • Community Visitors • Disability (NDIS) Services • Family Support • Housebound Library • Home Care Packages

• Home Modification and Maintenance • Meal Services • Morning Tea and Craft Groups • Palliative Care • Social Support • Social Events • Volunteer Referral Service

Covering the Central West of NSW 80-82 Currajong Street, Parkes NSW 2870 admin@ncentral.org.au | www.ncentral.org.au

CALL US ON 1300 810 771

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Vote For Parkes Hockey

Parkes Hockey is looking for community votes as one of 41 projects in the Orange electorate competing for My Community Projects funds.

My Community Project funds projects in each NSW electorate to help improve the wellbeing of people and communities. Successful projects will be determined through a public vote and the projects that receive the most support will receive funding.

Currently, Parkes Hockey Inc has no storage facility to accommodate carnival equipment including tents, feather flags, tables, chairs, goalie gear, age group uniforms and rep shirts, as well as maintenance and bbq equipment.

Storage will not only protect and accommodate more equipment to be stored on site, but also provide ample seating and shelter for supporters and families at the precinct.

• Make Parkes a sporting ‘hot spot’ advertising the region.

• Offering active choices for community members from children to older members.

Get behind Parkes Hockey and go to this website to cast your vote: https://mycommunityproject.service.nsw.gov.au/

Saturday Netball Divisions 1 and 2 put on a great show last Saturday using all the skills they have learnt over the season to deliver some great scoring games. The final general round will be played this weekend, while the NET girls will have their final session and presentation this week. They had an absolute blast learning new skills, having fun and meeting new friends. Thank you to Natasha Barber for her time every week show these girls how fun netball can be. This competition would not be possible without parent helpers. It is great to see the amount of volunteers who help with coaching/managing, canteen duties, set up and pack up.

Why vote for this project?

• Enable Parkes to bid and host state carnivals, and hopefully one day a national qualifier for Hockey Australia.

The Parkes Hockey precinct as seen from the air.

The Netball Star Award went to Kylah Barber.

Roads and Maritime Services

Parkes Bypass – Concept Design & Review of Environmental Factors (REF) Roads and Maritime Services proposes to build a new 10.5 kilometre bypass on the western outskirts of Parkes to reduce travel time, improve freight productivity and efficiency, pedestrian access through Parkes and traffic flow.

“Roads and Maritime Services is delivering this work as part of the $500 million Newell Highway upgrade program to support the interstate freight industry, provide economic growth, and improve access and safety along a vital transport corridor in New South Wales.

The concept design for the proposed route and environmental assessment documents will be on display from Monday 1 July to Friday 9 August 2019.

Roads and Maritime Services is committed to consulting with the community and is seeking your feedback on the display documents. A number of information sessions will take place in Parkes where you can meet with the project team to discuss the concept design and environmental assessment.

Drop-in sessions The project team will be available to discuss the concept design and Review of Environmental Factors at the following locations:

Clarinda Street (in front of Discount Dave’s) • Tuesday 2 July, 10am – 1pm • Wednesday 10 July, 10am – 12pm • Thursday 18 July, 11am – 2pm • Monday 22 July, 10am – 1pm • Wednesday 31 July, 10am – 1pm • Thursday 8 August, 11am – 2pm Metro Plaza (near Woolworths) • Tuesday 2 July, 3pm – 6pm • Wednesday 10 July, 1pm – 4pm • Thursday 18 July, 5pm – 8pm • Monday 22 July, 2pm – 5pm Parkes Arbour (between Target and Coles) • Wednesday 31 July, 3pm – 6pm • Thursday 8 August , 3pm – 6pm Display locations The REF is on display at the following locations from July 1 to August 9 2019 Parkes Shire Council Administration Centre, 2 Cecile Street, Parkes Monday – Friday: 8.30am – 5pm Service NSW, Parkes 51–55 Currajong Street, Parkes Monday – Friday: 9am – 5pm

Visit the project website to find out how to submit your feedback and view more information about the Parkes Bypass at www.rms.work/parkesupgrade Have your say: Please provide feedback on the REF by Friday 9 August 2019, by sending your written comments to: Email: newell.upgrade@rms.nsw.gov.au Mail: Roads and Maritime Services, PO Box 334, Parkes NSW 2870

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The community is invited to have its say on the concept design for the Newell Highway bypass at Parkes with the Review of Environmental Factors (REF) for the project now on display.