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Friday 9 December 2016
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SANTA’S NEW SLEIGH… Santa Jeff McClurg led the Christmas Street Parade on his penny farthing last Friday.
All Of Parkes Is Happy When Santa Comes Santa on a penny farthing, a boy in a present, dogs dressed up, angels, elves and a sea of red and green… Parkes put its festive hat on last Friday when hundreds of residents turned up in their Christmas colours for a night of celebration. The Christmas Street Parade returned with an eruption of colour and joy after a two year absence with more than 30 floats and hundreds of children and adults flowing onto the streets around Cooke Park and hundreds more people filling the side-
walks to watch. Cooke Park, almost bursting at its seems, hosted over 60 stalls for the Sparkle in the Park Upmarkets displaying many gift ideas, and a good selection of food and drink. A social festive atmosphere prevailed as kids enjoyed the jumping castles and fun rides or just running around the park, while the adults settled on their picnic blankets and chairs to watch performances by the Parkes School of Dance and local duo, Salt to the Wound. Continued on page 2
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MAYORAL NOTES Congratulations to the community members, local organisations and Council staff who helped deliver the PAC Park Rehabilitation project, which has been awarded its second major accolade for the year. The project took out Division A of the Natural Environment Protection and Enhancement: On-Ground Works category at the Local Government Excellence in the Environment Awards held in Sydney last week. Parkes Aquatic Centre is gearing up to host the biggest pool party in town tomorrow. Students aged 10 to 18 years can join the fun at the Big Summer Splash, with local acoustic duo Salt to the Wound performing live. The Junior Splash Party for 10-12 year olds kicks off at 6pm, with the Senior Splash Party for 13-18 year olds starting at 8pm until 10pm. Cost is just pool entry. After a two-year break, the Christmas Parade returned to Parkes with tremendous success last Friday. Hundreds of residents lined the street to watch over 30 colourful floats make their way around Cooke Park. Congratulations to the Parkes Action Club for their efforts in revitalizing this fantastic event. Following the Parade, the Sparkle in the Park event saw huge crowds turning out for festive fun and entertainment, another fantastic event coordinated by the Parkes
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UpMarkets and Chamber of Commerce. Locals are encouraged to warm up their vocal chords for Carols in the Park on Sunday. Everyone is invited to sing along to some Christmas classics in Cooke Park from 6.30pm. Then stroll the CBD after sundown and enjoy the fabulous illuminations and projections that line Clarinda Street and Cooke Park for the duration of the festive season. Have a safe, enjoyable and festive weekend. Yours Faithfully, Cr Ken Keith OAM Mayor of Parkes Shire
As the sun was setting on the cheerful gathering, the Sparkles Illuminations, the biggest and brightest yet, were switched on. Buildings and shops were turned into a colourful canvas of Christmas-themed light displays. Twelve light installations and projections transformed Court Street, Clarinda Street and Cooke Park into an outdoor Christmas exhibition. The lights will come on every night until Boxing Day, and will then change for the Parkes Elvis Festival with a Viva Las Vegas theme. The festivities in Cooke Park ended with the outdoor cinema screening the Christmas classic, The Santa Clause. “The Action Club is keen to stage the parade again next year as we feel the community is in favour of it,” said Staffod Orange of the Action Club. “It’s an opportunity for groups, schools and businesses to show case themselves.” He said they were getting very positive feedback, and the large crowds lining the streets were a good indicator of its popularity. Stafford said: “The Parkes Action Club would like to thank the Parkes Shire Council for supporting the 2016 Christmas Parade, as well as everyone else who helped to organise and who took part.” Many people would agree with the Parkes Mayor, Cr Ken Keith, it was a night filled with favourite family activities. By Maggi Barnard
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(2011), Music and Tourism: On the Road Again (2005) and Sound Tracks: Popular Music, Identity and Place (2003). If you are keen to read the book or buy it as a Christmas present for someone, there is a special 20% discount offer when preordering from www.newsouthbooks.com. au Use the discount code ELVIS20 at the checkout to receive 20% off.
Outback Elvis: Where do thousands of people in wigs, jumpsuits and fake Priscilla eyelashes go each January to swelter in 42-degree heat as they celebrate The King? Parkes, of course, for the annual Parkes Elvis Festival. But how, and why, did this sleepy town get all shook up by Elvis? A new book about Parkes’ famous festival has just been published: Outback Elvis – The story of a festival, its fans and a town called Parkes. Written by two long-time fans of the festival, the book introduces the local characters, the lookalikes, the impersonators and the tribute artists – and the town that made this big hunk o’ Elvis love possible. Authors John Connell and Chris Gibson have been enthusiastically following and participating in the Parkes Elvis Festival since 2002, and have published a large body of work on music festivals in Australia. Both are geographers: John is a professor of geography at the University of Sydney; Chris is a professor of human geography at the University of Wollongong and a musician. Their co-authored books include Music Festivals and Regional Development in Australia (2014), Festival Places
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Parkes Women Are Losing Their Curves: As the many loyal clients will probably already know, Curves Parkes will close its doors for good on Saturday, 17th December. The final Saturday morning Zumba class will commence at 9am, and will be followed by a morning tea at 10am. Past and present clients are invited to come and share a cuppa with Barb, the wonderful staff, and other club members as a farewell to Curves Parkes. Central West arts projects: The Australian Government’s Regional Arts Fund has awarded $57,250 to three Central West organisations for new arts projects in 2017. Arts OutWest secured $24,500 over two years for the Skywriters and the Art of Wiradjuri Constellations component of Big Skies Collaboration on behalf of a consortium of partners including artists, arts organisations, Wiradjuri leaders and groups, astronomers, universities, the CSIRO Parkes Observatory and others. Celebrating millennia of astronomies on the inland plains, Big Skies Collaboration will share stories about people’s relationships with the cosmos, as experienced from Wiradjuri country in central western NSW. The Skywriters and the Art of Wiradjuri Constellations part of the project uses writing and visual arts in partnership with major observatories, universities and local Wiradjuri leaders. The Parkes Phoenix in Peak Hill: The weekly issue of The Parkes Phoenix is available for free at the Peak Hill Newsagency each week.
What did you love about primary school, and what are you looking forward to when you start high school?
Molly Smith - Middleton Public School Year 6: Probably the best thing about my time at Middleton was being a prefect, and having that opportunity. I’ve loved how supportive the teachers are, and of course my friends. I’m going to Parkes High, and I’m excited about all the different subjects we’ll get to do.
Nick Glasson - Parkes Public School Year 6: I loved having the opportunity to meet new friends and be a leader at the school. All the teachers are friendly and it’s really fun. I’m going to Parkes High School, which will be an opportunity to learn more and meet new friends.
Sam Airey - Holy Family Primary School Year 6: I’ve really enjoyed primary school. All the teachers are really nice, and you’ve got a lot of your mates in your class. Next year I’ll be going to Red Bend Catholic College and it’ll be good to meet new friends from all around. I’m looking forward to doing new subjects, like woodwork and metalwork.
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• Constant sour or bitter metallic taste How to treat Halitosis: There is no one treatment for halitosis, as the treatment will depend on what is causing the problem. However, practicing good oral hygiene, including brushing and flossing twice a day, is crucial. A tongue brush or tongue scraper can also help. People with chronic sinusitis may find the use of a saline nasal spray helpful. Speak to your dentist to determine the most effective treatment for you. Call Richardson Dental Surgery on 6862 1261 to make an appointment.
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Management and staff would like to thank all their loyal members for their support over the past ten years. We will be closing permanently on the 17 December 2016.
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Travis Has Mettle And The Medal To Prove It
HAPPY REUNION… Bill Phillips and son Rawson (9), attended the 12th annual Pride of Australia Awards to see their hero Travis Boland receive his medal for saving them from their car which burst into flames after a crash. Photo credit: Toby Zerna.
According to some of the great philosophers our true character is revealed by how we react under pressure. On a Saturday afternoon in October one such moment put Parkes carpenter Travis Boland to the test. It was a split-second decision to rescue the occupants of a smouldering car wreck that proved Travis was a hero, and last week he was one of fifteen brave Aussies to be bestowed with a Pride of Australia Award in recognition of his courage. Travis and his family were travelling along the Renshaw McGirr Way, between Parkes and Wellington, when they witnessed a horror crash. The car ahead of them veered off the road, hit a tree and flipped. The experience was surreal, but the shocked husband and wife immediately stopped to
help. Belinda called triple zero, while Travis approached the vehicle to assist the occupants: Bill Phillips and his nine year-old son, Rawson. By the time he’d reached them there was a small grass fire surrounding the wreck. Travis could see a jerrycan in the back of the car, and remembered the driver filling it up at the service station. “There was a moment when I thought it could go either way,” Travis said. “There was smoke and flames coming from the bonnet, and I could see stuff dripping off the car. I stopped for a moment, but then I heard the screams and kept going.” With his own children anxiously looking on, and knowing that the car could explode at any moment, Travis smashed a window,
and helped pull first young Rawson, and then Bill out of the wreckage. Within minutes the flames were inside the car. There is little question that Travis saved their lives. In October the attending officer, Inspector Steve Munn, said if Travis hadn’t got them out of the vehicle, they would have died. While Travis was awarded a medal for his bravery at the ceremony in Sydney last Thursday, for him the real prize was seeing Bill and Rawson in person again. The accident survivors were special guests at the event, and the surprise reunion was emotional. “They look much better than when I last saw them being strapped into the helicopter,” he said. In the past few weeks Travis has been overwhelmed with all the media attention and accolades. However, he says best thing about it all is making his four kids proud. “It’s pretty special to see your kids look up to you like that,” he said. The Boland children have coped remarkably well considering they witnessed such a traumatic event. Travis said the family have been open and used it as a life lesson. “The kids witnessed a lot that day, not just the accident, but they got to see the emergency services in full operation, which is incredible.” The incident has also given pause for some reflection. “You realise that life is very short and things do happen,” Travis said. “It makes you look at life a little bit differently. Certain people come into your life for a reason.” Regardless of whether it was a case of being at the right place at the right time, or if there was a grander scheme at play, there are a lot of people who are thankful that Travis Boland crossed paths with Bill and Rawson on that day in October. By Raen Fraser
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Wops Glass specialises in windscreens, windscreen chip repairs and all general glazing including residential and commercial premises. Wops Glass offers windscreen replacement or chips repairs on all vehicles including trucks and farm machinery at a competitive price. With 30 years’ experience in the glazing industry they also specialise in all glazing needs for residential and commercial properties. Wops also repair or replace fly doors and fly screens. The full list of services include: customising, screen doors, fly screens, mirrors, stone chip repairs, glass cutting, installation, replacement, resealing, automotive glass replacement and residential and commercial glass and all insurance work.
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Rego’s Plus Tyre and Mechanical would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Safe and Happy New Year. The team at Rego’s Plus have more than 35 years’ experience in the tyre and mechanical field. Patrick Lenehan is the owner and operator of the business and has a very confident team of mechanics working for him. You can be assured that your vehicle will be looked after. Rego’s Plus Tyre and Mechanical ser-
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vices include all mechanical needs, Rego checks, all your tyre needs and CTP Insurance. Rego’s Plus is one of the leading tyre specialists in the Central West and is a Kumho Platinum dealership. In Parkes customers have access to the full range of high quality, reliable tyres. The technicians guarantee a professional and well thought out decision when it comes to fitting your tyres. Rego’s Plus Tyre and Mechanical, in conjunction with Kumho Tyres, are the only mechanics in Parkes that help to support the McGrath Foundation by taking part in Pink Fitters Day. The network of Kumho dealers raised more than $20,000 on the day.
Inline Panel & Paint Will Look After All Your Smash Repairs Inline Panel & Paint panel beaters has a fully equipped smash repairs workshop for all types of vehicles and has been servicing Parkes for the past four-and-a-half years. Owner Mick O’Donohue has 14 years experience in the field and works hard to ensure he and his team are always up to date with the latest technology and safety features in new models of cars. They do all insurance work and private work and all work is guaranteed. Go and see them at Shed 3, 7 Clarke Street or call them on 6862 5770.
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Ensure You Arrive Safely This Holiday Season It won’t be long until school finishes for the year, the kids are on holidays and we all get ready for our summer holiday. Whether it be heading to the coast for Christmas, visiting family and friends or just on a local outing, one thing is for certain, you need to ensure that your vehicle is safe and ready for your trip. You are not only ensuring the safety of your family, but also other travellers who share the road. To ensure that you arrive at your destination safely and on time, here are some safety tips for your car: • Service your car: Drop into your local service station and ensure that you get your car serviced before setting out on that trip. Better to be safe than sorry. • Insurance and registration for your car: Double check your insurance to see that it is up to date and now with some people not always receiving their registration notices in the mail and no evidence on your car to remind you, check to see if your car meets all criteria. • With any chips in your windscreen, why not get them fixed rather than run the risk of it running when left out in the sun.
It doesn’t take long to get it repaired, so make the time now. • Check all of your tyres, including your spare, and have your wheels aligned. Nothing worse than being stuck in the middle of nowhere with no spare tyre ready to go.
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• Keep your mobile phones charged, a first aid kit in the car and a map handy in case you get lost, either mobile or paper. • Carry water and oil in your car at all times, you never know when you might need them. • Ensure you have the correct child restraints in your car, and keep pets restrained as well for everybody’s safety. • Remember double demerits over the Christmas period, so do not speed, its not worth the accident or fine. NRMA estimates the busiest times to be the last day of school: 16th December; two days before Christmas 23rd December; the day after Boxing Day 27th December and January 4th. Enjoy your holiday!
Till the 31st of December 2016
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Forbes Farmer and photographer Brad Shephard compiled a calendar of the recent floods of which 50% of proceeds will be going to the Lions Club Flood Appeal. You can purchase a calendar for $25 online at http://www.farmerfromdownunder. photography or get your copy at Sprayer Barn in Parkes.
LOCALguide Karen’s brand new book is proving a mush have for any person about to build or renovate a home. It is also a good Christmas present. Get your copy today for only $19.99 at newsagencies or online at www.karencreith.com.au
Don’t forget Carols in the Park this Sunday from 6:30 to 9:30pm in Cooke Park. Pack your picnic basket and bring the family for a great night out.
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As you probably know, NBN fibre is coming to Parkes. At the Telstra shop Parkes we’re here to answer all your questions. Pop in for a chat and one of our team of local experts will answer all of your questions. Telstra Store Young
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Meet You Up The Street In Peak Hill
The four McFadyen sisters, Estella, Isabella, Graciella and Antonella, provided music for the festivities.
Maria Harrison at the Peak Hill Arts and Crafts Leisure Centre stall.
Caswell Street in Peak Hill was transformed into a haven for family fun last Friday for the annual Meet You Up the Street festival. “It was a wonderful and busy day,” said Antonia Francis, one of the organisers. She said it was hard to put a number to how many people came as it went on for the whole day, but all the activities were well attended and some people specially travelled from Canberra and Sydney for the event. She said not as many farmers could attend as they were busy harvesting, but overall the numbers improved from last year. “The chocolate wheel was fantastic with big prizes, the lip sync competition for kids was brilliant, the Christmas decorations in the shops were exceptional,” said Antonia recalling some of the highlights of the day. Leighton Davies was very happy with the Billy Cart Derby for kids held at the gold mine. The fastest time of 30.31 seconds was set by Malachi James. There were a number of competitions, including the Library Writing Contest, and the best decorated house, shop and best shop window, with winners announced at the Bowling Club at the end of the day.
Maureen Bourke had plants, gifts and crafts for sale.
The winners of the Billy Cart Derby from the left are Bobby Joe Wright (32.78 sec), Tyrlle Wright (34.97 sec), Malachi James (30.31 sec) and Sonney Trevener (35.00 sec).
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CLASSROOM TEACHER St Joseph’s Parish School Peak Hill NSW
Service Lines: Executive, Business Support, Government, Local Councils, IT, Industrial, Mining and Traffic Control
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Application details are available at: www.wf.catholic.edu.au and teachers.on.net Please forward applications to: Principal: Mr Dean Colmer St Joseph’s Parish School PEAK HILL NSW 2869 Phone: (02) 68691452 principal.peakhill@wf.catholic.edu.au CLOSING DATE: 14TH DECEMBER 2016
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PHOENIX Competition
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The Mid State Motorcycle Club ride down Clarinda Street last Saturday for the very first Toy Run to be held in Parkes.
Bikers Bearing Gifts
More than a dozen local riders braved the heat and brought their bikes and Christmas goodwill to Bushman’s Dam for the Mid State Motorcycle Club’s very first Toy Run in Parkes last Saturday. Many bikes were sporting tinsel and Christmas decorations, with Neil Brock winning the prize for Best Decorated Bike. The motorcycle fleet rode through town before heading to Bushman’s Dam for a barbeque lunch. The first ever Toy Run was in the United States in 1973 when 200 Hells Angels escorted two truck loads of toys to the Los Angeles city hall, challenging stereotypes and prejudice along the way. Since then the idea has spread across the world and has become a firmly established Christmas tradition. Australian motorcycle clubs soon adopted the tradition with Toy Runs operating around the country during the mid-1970s. Each year bikers get together to deliver toys, gifts and funds for the Salvation Army Christmas Appeal.
Organiser Kerry Smith has a long history with Toy Runs. This was the 7th event she has coordinated, but she has been riding in Toy Runs since 1979. Kerry said that all toys go to local families. “It’s such a rewarding event,” she said, “and we owe a huge thank you to our sponsors, KicXstart Motorcycles”. The motorcyclists donated brand new toys for the Lachlan Branch of the Salvation Army to distribute to needy families in the Parkes and Forbes areas. This year’s toy donations included giant bubble makers, kid’s tents, sports sets, as well as dolls and trucks. If you didn’t make it along to the Toy Run, but still want to make a child smile this Christmas, the Parkes and Forbes Salvos stores are accepting donations for the annual Christmas Appeal until Thursday, 15th December, or you can buy Christmas Wishes online at: https://www.my.salvationarmy. org.au/wishes By Raen Fraser
Power Outages Expected Next Week More than 100 Essential Energy employees will converge on Parkes this month to complete a major network maintenance project that will result in power outages for some residents. The 120 field-based employees will work in Parkes and surrounding communities including Alectown West, Bindogundra, Cooks Myalls, Cookamidgera, Goonumbla, Gunningbland, Nelungaloo and Tichborne. Due to the scale of the project, some households and businesses may experience up to two planned power outages during the project to enable crews to safely access the network. Affected customers will be notified in advance. Regional manager Northern, Mark Summers, said the crews would work between 8.30am and 4.30pm from Monday, 12th De-
cember to Saturday, 17th December. “Crews will complete more than 800 separate maintenance activities to strengthen the local network, including the replacement of 350 cross-arms and 40 power poles,” Mark said. “The work will target potential weaknesses on the power network – such as replacing insulators damaged in storms and ageing power poles. “This is a very large project so we have undertaken significant planning and will be bringing in extra crews and equipment to limit the number of planned power outages affecting customers,” Mark said. “We apologise to local households and businesses for any inconvenience caused by the planned power outages.”
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Calling All Heroes And Villains Do you want to attend a heroes and villains party? If you join the Parkes Shire Library’s annual Summer Reading Club and help all members to complete the mission of reading 888 books this summer, you are invited. At the party library staff will perform wacky challenges voted for by the members, only if members complete the mission! The club is free and open to all children from birth to 17 years of age. Anything that you enjoy can be read: books, magazines, newspapers, comics and listening to stories on CD or online. For all children, especially the very young, having a story read to you counts too. “We love throwing out a good challenge to our Shire kids and are confident over 888 books will be read. The Library team are all wondering what crazy challenges we will have to do at the graduation party. Maybe we will have to wear our clothes inside out or be wrapped up in toilet paper like a mummy by the members,” said Library Officer Sandie Ward. If you can’t decide what to read Library staff will happily provide some suggestions and help you find a new author or series. Visit Parkes, Trundle, Peak Hill or Tullamore Library to join. You will be given your heroes and villains mission kit, instructions and reading log to complete. The challenge concludes on Tuesday, 31st January 2017.
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HEALTH matters
Michael Chambers
Stay Hydrated This Festive Season
How long have you lived in Parkes? I grew up here, spent ten fantastic years in Sydney, then moved back last year. What do you like about Parkes? The bush; the pace of life. Where do you work? Parkes Shire Council What do you enjoy about your work? It’s wonderful and incredibly rewarding to work in a field you’re passionate about. And I get to work with some great people! What do you do with your free time? Spend as much of it as I can outdoors bushwalking and birdwatching; reading (all kinds of books) and cooking/baking. How do you like your coffee? I never got into coffee. What makes your day? A day punctuated with good friends and good food and wine. If you could go anywhere in the world on holiday, where would it be? Anywhere with some wild national parks and remote, clear-water beaches.
WHAT’S Hot
With the festive season upon us, and with the weather warming up, it is easy to let yourself dehydrate. Why is it important to stay hydrated? Your body depends on water to survive. Every cell, tissue and organ in your body needs water to work properly. Water is needed for good health. Water makes up more than half of your body weight and is lost when you go to the bathroom, sweat and even breathe. You will lose water quicker when the weather is hot, when you’re physically active or if you have a fever. When you don’t replace the water you lose, you can become dehydrated. How do you know when you’re dehydrated? Your urine will be darker than usual and may have little to none. Other symptoms are dry mouth, fatigue, extreme thirst, headaches, confusion, light-headedness and no tears when crying. Keep a good eye on little people - it is easy for them to become dehydrated and they may not be able to tell you. How to stay hydrated: Keep a bottle of water with you. On average, adults need six to eight glasses of water daily. If you don’t like the taste of water, add some sliced lemon or use an electrolyte formula. If you’re feeling hungry, drink water – your hunger may be confused with thirst. Try drinking on a schedule: when you wake, at breakfast, lunch, dinner and before you go to bed. Most importantly, when celebrating drink water in between drinks and when you go home. This will help in the morning. Remember, stay hydrated this festive season! Merry Christmas from Parkes Pharmacy.
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PARKES PHOENIX COMPETITION
Connor Mrak and Finlay and Samuel Quince were the first three members to sign up for the Heroes and Villains Summer Reading Club at the Parkes Shire Library.
Go to page 10 for our Christmas Competition to go in the draw to win a $100 gift voucher from La Bella Medispa and a $100 gift voucher from 141 On Main. The winners will be drawn on Tuesday, 20th December and announced in our last edition of the year on Friday, 23rd December. Complete the form and return it to La Bella or 141 On Main, or enter online at www.forbesphoenix.com.au.
Speak to us for health advice and assistance. Come in and see us today! Metro Plaza, Parkes Ph: 6862 2411 www.parkespharmacy.com.au
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PAC Park Flourishes With Second Award
There is no shortage of awards at the Parkes Shire Council this year, with the PAC Park Rehabilitation project taking out its second accolade in a month. The project won Division A of the Natural Environment Protection and Enhancement: On-Ground Works category at an awards ceremony held in Sydney last Tuesday. The annual awards recognise outstanding achievements by local government in managing and protecting the environment. Last month the community-driven work done at PAC Park was recognised with a Blue Star Sustainability Award. Parkes Shire Council Mayor, Cr Ken Keith OAM thanked the community for helping deliver this important project. “This award is recognition of the time and effort our community members, local organisations and Council staff dedicated to ensure the potential of PAC Park was realised.” “Thanks to their hard work, the area has been transformed into a beautiful outdoor precinct for residents, visitors and wildlife to enjoy.” The project has transformed a degraded stormwater channel into an ecologically complex wetland treatment system, while improving the overall public amenity of the reserve. As part of the project, dredging works were undertaken to remove a large amount
of gross pollutants and sediments that had accumulated within the waterway. An existing island infested with exotic weeds has been turned into a mudflat area to accommodate water plants that will provide habitat for native birds as well as improve water quality. Funding for the project was made available through the Public Reserves Management Fund Program for Crown Lands, the Building Resilience to Climate Change program, and the Central West Local Land Services incentive program for Local Government. The Local Government Excellence in the Environment Awards were initiated in 1998 and are held annually. The Awards are open to all local government organisations in NSW.
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141 On Main Welcome Night The new owners of 141 on Main, Katie and Erika McNaughton, invited clients to a welcome night on Tuesday with champagne, nibbles, lucky door prizes, specials and new exclusive stock.
Katie and Erica McNaughton.
Parkes Shire Council’s Environment & Sustainability Coordinator, Michael Chambers receives the award from the Office of Environment & Heritage’s Acting Chief Executive, Michael Wright.
Cath and Georgia Ryan.
WHAT’S On
1-24 Dec SPARKLES Christmas in Parkes Join Parkes in celebrating Christmas this year! Shop locally in Parkes for Christmas and soak up the festive atmosphere. Various activities for all ages are on throughout December to celebrate this joyous time of year! For further information please contact Parkes Shire Council on (02) 6861 2333, or the Parkes Chamber of Commerce on 0429 629 966. 10 Dec 10 Dec
Big Summer Splash @ Parkes Aquatic Centre. Junior Splash Party for 10-12 year olds from 6pm-8pm, Senior Splash Party for 13-18 year olds from 8pm-10pm. Featuring the giant inflatable from 6pm until sunset and the local acoustic duo 'Salt to the Wound' performing from 7pm to 10pm. Plus there will be a BBQ and Poolside Cafe will be open. Cost: pool entry. Christmas TAB Harness Race Meeting from 1.59pm at the Parkes Showground, Mitchell Street, Parkes
11 Dec
The Parkes Chapter of The Compassionate Friends (TCF) Annual Candle Lighting @ Lions Park at 5.30pm.
22 Dec
Friends of the Parkes Hospital Monthly Meeting at 7pm at the Parkes Hospital.
31 Dec
Parkes Harness Racing New Years Eve Race Meet @ Parkes Harness Racing Club. Join in the fun with friends and family at the Parkes Harness Racing New Year's Eve race meet! Entertainment, food, drink, and laughs for all! Phone 6862 5966.
11 Dec
11-15 Jan
8 Apr
Christmas Carols in the Park @ Cooke Park from 6.30-9.30pm
SAVE THE DATE 2017 Parkes Elvis Festival
Opera for Ava @ Red Bend College Main Hall from 3 - 5pm with principal soloist for Opera Australia, Dominica Matthews singing songs from well known Operas and musical theatre. (Ava is a three-year-old from Forbes being treated for Leukemia.)
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BE Seen
Xavier Lasserre and his best friend Jemima were all dressed up for the Christmas Parade.
The Barnard family came all dressed up for the Parade. From the left are Marnus, Marno, Maureen and Marius.
The Sparkles Illuminations were turned on last Friday with buildings and shops being turned into a canvas of Christmas-themed light displays.
Emily Brotherton and Natalie Caldwell of the Parkes Shire Council handed out birthday cake to residents attending the ceremony for the 143rd birthday of Parkes last Thursday.
David and Maria Willcockson decorated their Honda ST1100 for Saturday’s Toy Run.
The Parkes School of Dance performed in Cooke Park at the Upmarkets last Friday.
Luka Parkin took part in the Christmas Street Parade on his bike last Friday.
Recipients of the Northparkes Mines (NPM) grants are at the back: Michael Lynch, Bill Holmes, Melanie Woolmer, Raelene Rout, George Barnes, Johnny Kuntze, Neil Unger, Jenny Jewel, Angus Wyllie (NPM) and Justine Fisher (NPM). In front are Stacey Kelly (NPM), Kelly Hendry, Lindy Farrant, Lynn Rogers, Dafydd Thomas, Steve Evans, Helen Vincent, Norma Garment, Marg Klein and Sheryl Garner.
If you have any photos from a special event, please send them to editor@parkesphoenix.com.au
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Northparkes Grants To Community A total of 19 initiatives in the region’s two shires have received grants from Northparkes Mines (NPM) in the latest round of the company’s Community Investment Program. The mine’s program has two rounds each year with $40,000 awarded to successful applicants each round. In the latest round of funding initiatives from Parkes, Forbes, Peak Hill, Tullamore and Tottenham received grants. Funding was evenly split between the Parkes and Forbes Shires. Northparkes People, Safety and Environment Manager Angus Wyllie said: “We are pleased to be able to support such a wide range of programs in this round of funding. “By funding initiatives which support aged care, disability services, recreation, sport, health, music and more, we know the Community Investment Program will benefit many people in our region,” he said. He said it was good to see so many applications for funding. “We received a record number in this round, which means there are plenty of wonderful community initiatives in the Central West. “I congratulate the successful applicants and thank everyone who took the time to apply for the program. It was very challenging for our committee to select funding recipients from so many high-quality initiatives.” The successful applicants were: Calarie Recreation Reserve Trust, CanAssist (Peak Hill), Condobolin RSL Pipe Band, Currajong Disability Services, Forbes and District Meals On Wheels, Forbes and District Soccer Club, Forbes Business Chamber, Forbes High School, Forbes Public School Special Education Unit, Havannah House, NSW SES Parkes Unit, Paint Parkes REaD, Parkes Early Childhood Centre, Quota International of Parkes, Rotary Club of Parkes, St. Georges Anglican Women of Australia, Tottenham Late Notes and Trundle Central School. (See photo on page 13.)
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Time To Honour Sporting Fraternity In Parkes
HAPPY BIRTHDAY PARKES… Some of the residents attending the 143rd birthday celebration of the naming of Parkes last Thursday. At the back from the left are Geoff Freeman, Dan Fredericks, Beth Thomas, Marlene Freeman and Bill Thomas. In the front are Warren Tanner, Barbara Guppy, Cr Bill Jayett, Mayor Ken Keith, Cr Barbara Newton, Malcolm Stacey and Margaret Tanner.
What Is In A Name?
The great bard suggested there was little to it, but last week the name of Parkes was the cause of celebration. Local residents gathered at Chamberlain Square on Thursday, 1st December to enjoy a piece of cake beneath the statue of Sir Henry Parkes. It was a birthday - of sorts - commemorating the 143 years since the township was officially named Parkes in honour of the then Premier of the Colony of NSW, Sir Henry Parkes. However, the history of settlement on this land precedes that grand milestone. The original custodians of this land were the Wiradjuri people, the largest Aboriginal language group in NSW. The Wiradjuri had visited and lived on this land for thousands of years before European settlement. But that all changed in 1862 with the discovery of gold. White settlers made their way to our plains in the hope of improving their fortunes. A tent village soon sprung up around the gold deposits, and was known as Currajong, purportedly named after the local trees. While there was a lot of gold to be found, it wasn’t the easy alluvial gold of many other fields. Most of our gold was deposited underground in buried rivers, known as leads and could only be obtained by sinking deep shafts to mine it.
In 1871 prospectors found a rich deep lead which they named Bushmans Lead. This discovery sparked another rush and saw the region become one of the richest gold producing areas in the colony and hastened the village’s growth. The burgeoning settlement of Currajong became colloquially known as Bushmans. In August 1873 the Premier Henry Parkes visited the township of Currajong and Bushmans Lead Mine, following a request from locals. Then, on the 1st December 1873, the Lands Department officially changed the name of the settlement from Currajong to Parkes. Many claim our town was named as a tribute to Sir Henry Parkes, who served five terms as Premier and became known as The Father of Federation. Yet in 1873, Henry Parkes had only been the Premier of the Colony of NSW for a year, and despite nearly 20 years in parliament, was yet to make his mark. According to the Parkes Shire Council’s website an anecdotal story suggests the town’s naming was actually a savvy political move from locals who were lobbying the Premier to construct the eastwest rail line through Parkes. So, what is in a name? A lot of history, and a bit of flattery. By Raen Fraser
Nominations are now open for the 2016 Parkes Shire Sports Awards to recognise outstanding achievement in sport. Parkes Sports Council Chairman, Al Gersbach said this was a great opportunity to celebrate the hard work and commitment of local sporting athletes, officials and volunteers. “The Parkes Shire Sports Awards are a once-a-year opportunity to honour those members of the community who contribute to making the Parkes Shire one of the strongest sporting centres in country NSW. “Thanks to the dedication and enthusiasm of a number of community members, Parkes boasts a strong sporting culture, with an extensive array of sporting facilities used by over 6,000 athletes and school children,” said Al. The 2016 Awards are divided into eight categories: • Sports Person of the Year • Junior Sportsperson of the Year • Team • Coach • Referee or Official • Senior Team or Senior Sportsperson • Administrator • Long Service and Dedication Award To nominate, visit http://www.parkes. nsw.gov.au/parkes-shire-sports-awards and complete the online form. Nominations close Thursday, 15th December. The awards cover the 2016 calendar year to date and will be announced during the Australia Day Awards ceremony in January 2017. For further information about the Awards, contact the Parkes Sports Council Secretary, Anthony McGrath on 0418 477 823.
Get your nominations in for the Parkes Shire Sports Awards by next Thursday.
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PARKES SPORT
Dixon And Hando Record Doubles
HARD WON VICTORY… The winning Merc Force team are from the right Kevin Boylan, Kris Knights, Jake Tegart and Don Gulley.
Central West Team Wins Great Sydney Water Ski Race
A former Parkes local was part of the Merc Force team taking top honours at the Sydney Bridge 2 Bridge Ski Race recently. The team consisted of driver and boat owner Don Gulley, observer Kevin Boylan, skiers Kris Knights (of Parkes) and Jake Tegart. They completed the gruelling 112km in 38 minutes and 46 seconds, the second fastest time up the Hawkesbury River in the history of the great race. The immaculate 21ft Force with a 1650 Mercury engine is kept in tip top shape by Brisbane mechanic Trent Souwer, who is a vital part of the Merc Force team. The race starts at Brooklyn and boats travel upstream towards Windsor aiming to finish the race in the fastest time on the day. Local boy Kris achieved his ultimate
goal by winning his first ever Bridge 2 Bridge race. After finishing second three years in a row and knee surgery only 12 months ago, Kris was pumped with this huge achievement. “Winning the race that gave me the love for the sport made it all that much sweeter,” he said. The team led from start to finish hitting a top speed of 196km/h. Driver and boat owner Don Gulley was overcome with emotion after striving to win the tough race for 25 years. Observer Kevin Boylan, who has won the race a number of times, made the job of skiers Kris and Jake all that much easier through his knowledge of the river and what it takes to win. The next event for Kris will be the selection races for the Australian team to head to Seattle USA next July.
Doubles by Peter Dixon and Cody Hando were the highlights of last Saturday’s final Telescope Tyres & Batteries Monthly Medal for the year. In taking out the A Grade double Dixon had to survive a countback over Cameron Butler on 72, however in the Handicap section for the PJL Group’s trophy it was all plain sailing as Dixon returned a solid 68 nett edging out Wayne Butler on countback. In the minor grades Colin Barker returned to the winners podium, while Ryan Thornberry edged out Barker on countback to take the Handicap section with 72 nett. In the C Grade it was all Cody Hando as he returned an impressive 86 from his 23 handicap to also take the double with the day’s best nett score of 63. The Veterans medal was won by Richard Hamilton with a 69 nett, while in the Ladies section Lyn Davison with 72 nett, won by two shots. The day’s final award, the Griffins Leading Edge Putting competition, saw Cameron Butler successful with just 21 putts - the lowest number of putts recorded by a player since the inception of the competition. Ball winners from Saturday’s round saw Dave Harwood top the list with a 65 nett. He was followed by 68 Ron Hetherington and Wayne Butler, 69 Richard Hamilton and Rod Kiley, 70 Gordon Christie, 71 Peter Rowe, Mark Kelly and Phil Bishop, while the remaining three balls went to Tim Lasserre, Cameron Butler and Phil Barnard all on 72 nett. By Paul Thomas
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