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Friday 10 March 2017
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CUNNINGHAM’S BEING BOLD…There's nothing like starting the day with inspiration and coffee! International Women's Day attendees listen to Karen Creith at Cooke Park on Wednesday.
Being Bold For Change On International Women’s Day
Dozens of Parkes residents celebrated International Women’s Day on Wednesday with a free barista-made coffee and a muffin at Cooke Parke, courtesy of Northparkes Mines. The breakfast was an opportunity to network, be inspired and to raise funds for the Ochre Health Women’s Health Services. International Women’s Day is a celebration of what women have accomplished, and an opportunity to recognise what remains to be achieved. Michelle Wetherell, the Northparkes Mines Superintendent of HR and Organisational Development, invited local author and interior style guru Karen Creith to
speak on how being bold was a tool for change in her own life. Karen shared the highlights - and lowlights - of her career, from leaving school as the Dux of year 12, to leaving university after failing her first exam. Life followed, and Karen found herself married with two children, living back in Parkes and running a retail business with her husband, John. It was at a business seminar that she was introduced to the concept of a SWOT analysis – a technique for identifying your business’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. Continued on page 7
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MAYORAL NOTES It's official - Parkes will welcome the Queen's Baton ahead of the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast. Parkes has been announced as one of the stops along the longest relay in history, travelling 230,000 km in 388 days. Parkes Shire residents are encouraged to nominate locals that inspire them to become a baton bearer. Nominations are open until 15th May via gc2018.com/qbr. I have recently returned from Toowoomba where I attended the 2017 Transport and Logistics Symposium. I was given the opportunity to speak about the progress of the Melbourne to Brisbane Inland Rail Project, and promote the importance of this project for regional areas, including the Parkes Shire. The symposium has been developed to create a conversation around inland rail and the importance of infrastructure, identify opportunities for local industry and encourage further investment in the transport and logistics sector. Thank you to the wonderful volunteers who helped clean up, fix up and conserve our local environment for Clean Up Australia Day on Sunday. Council staff were joined by a number of residents, local school students and members of the Parkes Rural Fire Service to fill two trailers with rubbish
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collected from various locations across Parkes and Peak Hill. The last of the Parkes 2030 community workshops were held this week, with Council staff visiting Bogan Gate and Cookamidgera to hear from residents. Thank you to those residents who attended the workshops or completed the survey online. Your input all adds up in helping us develop the projects that we will deliver over the next term of Council and beyond. Have an enjoyable weekend. Yours Faithfully, Cr Ken Keith OAM Mayor of Parkes Shire
THUMBS UP To the young man who helped me when I fell last week on the corner of Clarinda and Bushman Streets. Many thanks to you for your help. I wish there were more like you.
EDITOR’S NOTE... We all have a story to tell, but I think the older you get the more inspiring and mindblowing your stories become. A few weeks ago I asked for accounts of the heat in 1939 and 94-year-old Keith Hayden from Narromine surprised me with a call on a Friday night with a detailed recollection of his experience. You can read it on page 9. He is a man of many surprises and we might run some more of his stories in the future. We have a bumper edition of 16 pages today with lots of other news about events, achievements and places to visit. Our Just a Short Drive to Cowra feature on pages 6 and 7 will introduce you to a unique village in Australia. We also have a reader’s competition to win a voucher – make sure you complete the entry form on page 16 and drop it at Onnies. As we celebrated International Women’s Day on Wednesday, let’s be grateful for all the women in our lives, whether they are our mothers, sisters, grandmothers, partners or best friends. Enjoy Issue 53! Maggi Barnard Editor
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QUESTION of the week wealth. Nominations are now open for Australians to take part in this historic journey. Australia needs 3,800 baton bearers and Parkes Shire residents are encouraged to nominate locals that inspire them with their passion and commitment to sport and community. You can nominate until 15th May at gc2018.com/qbr
Parkes Action Club President Gary Somers presents Alice Maier with a cheque to help her get to Cambodia.
Alice in Cambodia: Alice Maier, Year 11 Parkes High School student, was the guest speaker at the last Parkes Action Club dinner meeting. She is raising funds to participate in a Projects Abroad program in Cambodia for two weeks in July. She will be working with preschool to primary school students with an emphasis on hygiene, art and English, and will learn basic Cambodian before she goes. Alice is looking to raise $3,000 to cover flights and accommodation in Phnom Penh. The Action Club gave Alice a donation and is challenging other clubs to support her too. Alice has agreed to address the Action Club on her return.
What is your advice for living a good life?
Phoenix takes off: Remember The Parkes Phoenix is available for free in Trundle, Tullamore, Tottenham and Bogan Gate every Friday. You are also welcome to send us your news, photos and snippets to editor@ parkesphoenix.com.au. Book review: Remember Oradour – Souviens Toi by Parkes author, Beth Thomas: At the onset of World War ll, the villagers of Oradour believe they are immune from the surrounding conflict. Sadly however, it transpires that no one is safe from the ravages of war. This beautifully crafted story captures through clever characterisation, the rich tapestry of daily life in rural France in the 1940's. A commendable first novel for Elizabeth Therese Thomas. Review by Jenny on Angus & Robertson website. Beth will be launching her book tomorrow at The Little Theatre at 4pm.
Queen's Baton in Parkes: Do you want to be a baton bearer? Parkes will be one of eight overnight stops in NSW in the Queen's Baton Relay for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games. The Queen’s Baton will travel through Australia for 100 days from 25th December, visiting Parkes on Monday 29th January next year. "Our community can expect an exciting line up of events to celebrate this monumental occasion," said Parkes Mayor, Ken Keith. The Queen’s Baton Relay (QBR) sets off from London next week on an extraordinary journey through the entire Common-
Aileen Townsend: Eat well and exercise, also be friendly and get along with everyone.
Chris Dunn: Work hard, enjoy sport, a few beers and good company.
The front cover of Beth's book.
John Hodge: Relax and enjoy it. Also, it's probably good to stay active.
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School Scoop
Year 6 Leadership Day Year 6 students at Holy Family School recently participated in a leadership training day. The students completed various activities in groups to demonstrate teamwork and leadership capabilities. The activities were hands on and thought provoking. The students listened to guest speakers who spoke about their leadership roles and experiences. Holy Family School is very proud of the Year 6 group and are looking forward to a successful year ahead.
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More Year 6 students busy with activities are (L - R) Jack Rice, Charlie Summerhayes, Abby Lander, Isabella Russell and Victoria Simpson (seated).
Students enjoyed the hands on activities. Pictured are (L-R) Angus Johnston, Toby Collins, Tommy Searl, Ariel Labuschagne, Lillie Fryer and Matilda Grosvenor.
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LEGAL Eagle
Buying And Selling Houses
Buying and selling houses and land can be fraught with difficulties and is constantly changing.
The Rural Fire Service boosted the Clean Up Australia Day efforts in Parkes by making up almost half of the volunteers to help on the day.
Money For Litter By Year End
A small number of volunteers collected a huge load of rubbish around Parkes on Clean Up Australia Day last Sunday. The Rural Fire Service (RFS) put in a fantastic effort making up almost half of the 28 volunteers who turned up on the day. Another two stalwarts, Bev and Bob Bokeyar, continued their traditions of more than 20 years of cleaning up. According to organiser Michelle Bicket, the RFS once again cleaned the Orange road towards the airport filling two trailers with rubbish. This is a lot, considering they cleaned the same road last year when they collected even more. Other areas cleaned were the Forbes road where 18 bags of rubbish were picked up and seven bags at the northern truck stop. Michelle said approximately 80 per cent of the waste were cans and bottles. Other items included plastic bags, fast food wrappers, take away cups, plastic straws, packaging, and also some clothing, nappies and paint buckets.
In the mean time the deadline to implement the biggest initiative to tackle litter in NSW has been extended to 1st December. The container deposit scheme (CDS) will give people in NSW a 10-cent refund when they return empty beverage containers between 150ml and three litres to collection points. This will give people a financial incentive to do the right thing and recycle drink containers to significantly reduce the 160 million drink containers littered every year. Beverage containers made up 49 per cent of litter by volume according to the 20152016 National Litter Index. The CDS will catch 43 per cent of this. As for Clean Up Australia Day volunteers, over the last 26 years they have picked up more than 331,000 tonnes of rubbish. That's the equivalent of end-to-end fully laden utes from Sydney to Brisbane via the coastline. By Maggi Barnard
However, there are a few basic rules when buying or selling: Rule no. 1: Always negotiate. It is a catch-cry that applies to both sellers and purchasers when buying or selling a house. In a normal or slower market a list price is the seller’s best expectation. An interested buyer considers that price, considers the property and the market, and makes an offer. Negotiations have opened. Rule no. 2: The seller should always make an assessment of the market as he or she sees it. The seller should consider what else is on the market for sale, what is being asked for it and set the selling price. The purchaser does the same thing, but from the other end. The purchaser must assess the market, the property, what else is for sale, and what he can afford to pay. Are renovations necessary? What are the borrowing and purchasing costs and taxes? Rule no. 3: Pest and building inspections assist the purchaser. These reports can be powerful negotiating tool. Rule no. 4: Never appear too keen or too desperate. If you are the seller, let your agent do the negotiating. If you are the purchaser and are uncomfortable negotiating, your solicitor may assist you. Rule no. 5: Ask the seller or agent to give you a copy of the contract. Sometimes contracts for sale of land and houses are complex. If you have any questions, take them to a solicitor. You can contact Matthews Williams, Solicitors and Conveyancers with your questions.
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Circa 1935 in the village of Greenethorpe near Cowra.
Enjoy A Meal In The Only English Manorial Village In Australia CIRCA 1935 is located in the former Bank of NSW building in Greenethorpe, a purpose-built village. It was established in 1908 to house share farmers who worked on Iandra, the nearby pastoral estate owned by George Henry Greene. The village was based on the English manorial system, and is the only known settlement of its kind in Australia. CIRCA 1935 is listed in the National Institute of Architects’ register of significant buildings in Australia. It was purchased by the present owner in late 2015 and has been lovingly restored to its former glory. It features high ceilings, cedar doors, architraves and picture rails, original fireplaces and mantels, and mostly original light fit-
tings. It now houses the local post office, an upmarket café and a small guest house with three rooms plus shared bathroom, sitting/ TV room, tea and coffee making facilities and a bar fridge. The café seats up to 24 people inside and a further 24 in the attached courtyard. The menu is seasonal and contains old favourites, mediterranean and Asian influences. Larger groups can be catered for in the nearby Soldiers’ Memorial Hall, by prior arrangement. History talks and walks in the village can also be arranged, as well as group bookings to visit nearby Iandra Castle. At CIRCA 1935 stepping back in time never tasted so good.
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Barry Brebner In Parkes Next Week
Continued from page 1 Karen applied the SWOT analysis to herself, and realised that she had more talents than she had realised. After submitting photos of her home to a national style magazine, Karen was amazed by the opportunities that followed. First, she was given a column in the magazine, then made editor of her own magazine. Not all was smooth sailing though, Karen’s book idea was rejected by multiple publishers, despite the endorsement of a respected agent. Not to be deterred she opted to self-publish, and is now the author of two books. Karen gave the attendees two pieces of advice. The first is to consider applying a SWOT analysis to yourself to unlock your own strengths and confidence. The second is when an opportunity comes, have the courage to take it. By Raen Fraser
Well known Australian author Barry Brebner will be in Parkes on Thursday, 16th March as part of a regional tour to promote his new book. He compiled eleven factual and personal stories of exciting travel adventures across the country in Workers on the Wallaby. “Seasonal and casual employment in Australia occurs right across the country, creating an adventure of a lifetime waiting to happen,” Barry said. “I believe this is a book that will encourage people to take advantage of what Australia has to offer by way of employment and tourism. I also believe that it may help many people to follow their dream to travel
and work throughout Australia.” Barry is also the author of well-renowned Australian employment series Workabout Australia that has helped many people find work. Barry will be signing copies of Workers on the Wallaby at the Parkes Visitor Information Centre from 12:30pm, and will speak about the limitless work and travel opportunities at a seminar commencing at 1pm. If you would like to attend RSVP by Tuesday, 14th March on 6862 6000 or tourism@parkes.nsw.gov.au. For more information about Barry's new book, visit www.workersonthewallaby. com.au
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All You Need In A Hop, Skip And Jump Hippity Hop Kids is a family owned kids and women's boutique and online store in Cowra. It was first created by Christine Hamer in 1997 as a small shop in Macquarie Street. It quickly outgrew the quaint setting and moved to the top of Kendal Street where business thrived. After 14 years the shop was sold in June 2011 to Skye Muddle. She moved Hippity Hop Kids to the fresh and funky location she created at 7 Kendal Street. With the commitments of a growing family Skye sold Hippity Hop Kids to Sam Edwards in December 2013. Thanks to the inspiration and hard work of these women Cowra has a unique store that attracts many people from near and
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far offering special children's items - not only for them to wear and look absolutely divine in, but also to offer a range of accessories, toys and fabulous decor items for their rooms. The shop also stocks the very popular Eb & Ive range (one size fits all) of clothing and accessories for women. With the introduction of the new webstore, all Facebook 'likers' have access to readily available INSTOCK products as well. Sam says she takes pride in personally selected products and friendly service, and hopes to make it easier for clients where they can shop for all their favourite brands in the one spot. "So grab a coffee, put your feet up and enjoy a leisurely tour of our store."
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Parkes General Practice has exciting news on the expansion of its services to include three new practitioners. "We would like to warmly welcome our new GP Dr Madhukar Kumar, our new dietitian Emma Gardiner and our osteopath Tom Cheeseman," said Marcia Scally, practice manager. Dr Kumar is an experienced GP from Queensland, with interests in all aspects of medicine. "Dr Kumar has an amazing bedside manner and together with his experience we are fortunate to have him join our team," said Marcia. Emma is an expert in the use of food and nutrition to promote health and manage disease. Emma is a Parkes local who will see private and care planned patients. "Tom is all about finding the cause of
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your problem rather than just treating the symptoms alone. He uses an extremely effective form of manual medicine aiming to restore the body’s musculoskeletal system to a state of balance, with the emphasis on the structural integrity of the body to treat many disorders that result in pain and dysfunction." Osteopathy can assist a wide range of muscular skeletal ailments. Neck, shoulder and low back problems, hand, hip knee and feet aches and pains, headaches and arthritis are the complaints that are treated most frequently in his practice. To book an appointment with any of the new services or other practitioners call Parkes GP on 6862 6668 or to go to www. parkesgp.com.au/
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Keith Remembers The Summer Of ‘39
There were plenty of reasons to celebrate during the Seniors Festival this week, including a birthday! Seen at the Bollywood event on Wednesday were (L - R) Rene Britt, Jacquie Abbott, Bronte McSweeney, Samantha Radburn, Ann Bevan, birthday girl Aileen Ahearne and Muriel Habbits.
Celebrating Seniors In Parkes
Let’s Do More Together is the theme of the 2017 Seniors Festival, and the festival events organised by Neighbourhood Central certainly provided plenty of opportunities for friends - old or new - to get together. The Parkes Seniors Festival kicked off on Monday with a sing-a-long concert at the Parkes Bowls and Sports Club. The event included a morning tea and lunch. MC Terry Ridley entertained the 45 attendees and led the sing-a-long. A special guest performance by the Parkes Public School primary choir delighted the audience with their first public performance of the year. Whilst some of the choir members were seasoned singers, others were new additions to the chorus, but all sang beautifully. Then after lunch, Parkes’ very own Elvis tribute artist Barry Green crooned the crowd with his vast repertoire of songs. The festivities continued on Wednesday, with a screening of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel at Neighbourhood Central. The movie
is about a group of British seniors who plan to spend their retirement at an Indian hotel only to find it is less than they’d imagined, yet more than they expected. Three dozen people came along for the Bollywood-themed event, with some getting into the spirit of the occasion, dressing in their most colourful outfits and wearing bindis. The Indian-inspired morning tea included traditional deserts such as Jalebi, Carrot Halva and Pysam, a sweet sago tea made with almond. Thursday provided a change of pace, with a team of seniors from the region bussing out to compete in a range of sports ability activities at the Central West Elders Olympics in Orange. The Seniors Festival, formerly known as Seniors Week, is now in its 59th year and is a celebration of the role seniors play and the contributions they make to the NSW community. By Raen Fraser
Orange nSW aUSTraLIa 31 march–9 aprIL 2017
With the summer’s heat waves still fresh in our minds, a 94-year-old resident of Narromine clearly remembers the summer of 1939. “It was 47.5 Celsius (118 Fahrenheit) for days on end and we did not have air conditioning, let alone electricity,” said Keith Hayden, who responded to a request for stories about the 1939 heat wave. “I was 17 years old and lived with my father on our farm outside Narromine. I was working outside in the heat every day as I had to clear a 180 acre paddock of Bathurst burs before Christmas,” recalls Keith. “I can remember it pretty well.” Keith said green parrots were dropping out of the trees dying of the heat, and the poultry had their wings out and beaks open trying to cool down. “We just had to bear the heat during the day and at night took a cold shower hoping to fall asleep… but the mosquitoes were pretty bad.” According to Keith it was not a drought. “There were plenty of water and the dams were full. It was just hot.” Keith served in the air force for more than four years and was based in Parkes before he was posted overseas to several locations. He remembers his time in Parkes fondly.
Keith Hayden as a young soldier in the air force.
Join Us Sunday 19th March from 4pm Entertainment by Country Keys and Strings
Head Shaving by Kara Timmins from “Hair by Kara Jane” and Jacinta Knowles from “Janice Cassidy Hair Salon” on June Edwards and the Clubs President Terry Knowles. Hair Colouring for the kids followed by our Sunday Sweepstakes.
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Anyone wishing to have their head shaved or coloured on the day please call Cindi on 6862 1966, the more the merrier!
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CAUGHTOut! In honour of International Women’s Day celebrated on Wednesday we “tip the hat” to five inspirational Australian women who challenged the status quo and made a lasting impact. COLLEEN SHIRLEY PERRY SMITH (1924 –1998). Mum Shirl was a prominent social worker and activist committed to justice and welfare of Aboriginal Australians. The Wiradjuri woman was a founding member of several organisations was awarded an Order of the British Empire, an Order of Australia and was an Australian National Living Treasure. NANCY BIRD WALTON (1915–2009) became Australia's first paid commercial pilot in 1935. In her late teens she flew an aerial babies' clinic for outback stations, and in 1950 founded the Australian Women Pilots Association. MARIE BYLES (1900–1979) was the first female solicitor in NSW and the first woman to set up a legal practice. She was a tireless champion of women’s rights and conservation. JEAN MACNAMARA (1899-1968) was a medical doctor and scientist best known for her work with poliomyelitis treatment. Her research was instrumental in the later development of the polio vaccine. LOUISA DUNKLEY (1866-1927) was a qualified telegraphist and union leader who was outraged by the gender pay gap. Her successful campaign resulted in a provision for equal pay for female telegraphists and postmistresses in the Commonwealth Public Service Act of 1902.
TOPICALTrivia
Sydney-raised spy Nancy Wake was the most decorated Australian servicewoman of WWII. She was a young freelance journalist before she joined the French Resistance, and was trained in espionage by the British, and was renowned for eluding capture. What was the Gestapo’s code-name for her? a) The Black Cat b) The Red Fox c) The White Mouse.
Female emus had lots to celebrate on International Women's Day... Females lay several clutches of eggs in one season. The male does the incubation - during this process he hardly eats or drinks and loses a significant amount of weight. That sounds like gender equality! (Please send us your funny, unusual, cute or interesting pet or animal photos for Caught Out! to editor@parkesphoenix.com.au)
GREENWalls We love these pops of greenery for any wall at home, inside or outside they make a statement! Pop in to Furniture One for lots more ideas to decorate your home.
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Entertainment
Barbara Newton, Monica Lee, Red Chandelier Artists Marilyn Nash, Jo Laurie, Rosalie Burns Theme for 2017: #BeBoldForChange Tickets $30 by 6th March 2017 at Absolutely Hair 207 Clarinda Street, Parkes.
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How long have you lived in Parkes and what do you like about living here? I’ve lived here since 1974, so that’s 43 years. It’s a very active community, full of people who care. What do you do with your time and what do you enjoy about doing it? I was employed and ran my own business before I retired. I’ve always been involved in community events. I’m the new President of the Parkes Men’s Shed, and was involved in starting it up. It’s great to see the benefit to the members who come here and the contribution it makes towards the community. What do you do to unwind on weekends? I played squash and golf, but since retiring I spend most of my time assisting in community events. What are you really good at? I’ve got strong organisation and management skills. If you could have a super power, what would it be? To bring healing to people with health issues. What is your pet hate? I don’t tend to get upset about things, though I suppose a pet hate would be people who don’t appreciate the advantages they have.
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Take The Shot! Parkes Pharmacy will once again be administering the flu vaccination via our trusted and accredited pharmacists this year. These will be conducted in a safe and professional environment in our EasyClinic consultation room. And get this – you don’t need a script! Why should you get a flu shot? The flu causes about 3,500 deaths and 18,000 hospitalisations yearly in Australia. It is responsible for around 10 per cent of workplace sick days taken. The more people who get the flu shot, the less it can be spread through our community. The single most effective way to prevent the flu is to get vaccinated between March and May. Who’s eligible? Anyone above the age 18 years. If you are over the age of 65 years, or pregnant, you are eligible to receive a free flu vaccination but you must see your GP to get it. So how does it work? All you have to do is call to make an appointment or come into store at a time most convenient to you. There is a consent form to fill out and a short waiting time, and once you’ve been jabbed, it is recommended that you stay in store and browse for 10 minutes in case of an allergic reaction. While you wait and browse around, you’ll receive a Double Dollars LifeClub voucher to use in store. So don’t delay! The waiting list has begun. The vaccinations will arrive at Parkes Pharmacy within the next month and keep an eye out for our special clinic days. Updates will be loaded via our Facebook page. See you soon for your flu shot!
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ICONIC PARKES TOWN CLOCK INVESTMENT CBRE is pleased to present 157-159 Clarinda Street, Parkes a freehold commercial investment property located within the heart of Parkes.
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• Entry level investment property • Annual net income $43,820.71~ • Established national tenants • Land size of 822sqm* • Significant growth region • Iconic Town Clock building within Parkes and held as an investment The property will be sold by way of Public Auction: Wednesday, 22nd March 2017 at 11:00am Level 29, 177 Pacific Highway, North Sydney NSW 2060 For further information please contact the exclusive selling agents below: Aaron Arias Metropolitan Investments 0403 674 599 aaron.arias@cbre.com.au *approximately
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WHAT’S Hot
10 Mar
Dyslexia Drive – Free 90 minute seminar from 7 – 8:30pm at the Parkes Services Club. Speakers: The Parent Perspective Marianne Mullally and The Dyslexic Perspective, Tom Mullally. Register online at www.dyslexia.com.au/ register or call 9436 3766.
11 Mar
Book launch by Beth Thomas at The Little Theatre, Bogan St Parkes at 4pm.
12 Mar
International Women’s Day. Quota International of Parkes invites you to a chicken and prawn luncheon at the Parkes Services Club. Tickets $30, available from Absolutely Hair.
12 Mar
Bingo at the Trundle Golf Club at 10m.
14 Mar
Trundle Royal Far West Sunshine Club monthly meeting at the Op Shop at 1:15pm.
15 Mar
CWA meeting at the Pink Orchid Café at 5.30pm.
17 Mar
CWA street stall - goods and plants for sale, Clarinda street at 9am.
19 Mar
Colour For A Cure Fun Run at the Northparkes Oval. Family friendly fun run with a splash of colour – 5km run or walk to raise awarenss and funds for The Children Tumour Foundation and members of the Parkes community directly affected by Neurofibromatosis (NF). Buy tickets online at Eventbrite.
28 Mar
Living with Arthritis Education at 10am at the Assemblies of God Church. Speaker is Rochelle, Physiotherapist at Lachlan Health Service. Topic: Maintaining good mobility and posture
Ongoing The Parkes Branch of the Red Cross opens every Friday from 10am to 4pm for the public to enjoy morning or afternoon tea or lunch for $5. Ongoing Parkes Torch Bearers for Legacy meets every third Monday of the month at 10:30am at the Parkes Services Club. Everyone welcome. Contact Margaret Cherry on 6862 4789 for more information. Ongoing The Adult Survivors of Child Abuse - Cowra Support Group meets on the first Friday of each month at 12:30. Open to all survivors of any community. If interested contact Pascale on 6342 1612. Members come as far as Canberra, Temora, Forbes, and Eugowra. All details on our website: http://recover. itmatters.com.au Save the 8 April 2017 Opera for Ava @ Red Bend College Main Hall from 3 – 5pm Date with principal soloist for Opera Australia, Dominica Matthews with Diego Torre from Mexico and Kathleen Moore from Canada. Tickets $85 available at Hazell and Field in Forbes or send email to opera4ava@gmail.com. Go to the Opera4ava Facebook page for more information. Save the 14 & 15 April Tullamore Irish Festival over Easter with Peter Byrne and Date Celtic Beat, Damien Leith and Celtic Sirens. For more information visit www. tullamore.org.au. Save the 20 – 26 April Temora’s inaugural RV muster for like-minded campers, carDate avaners and motor home enthusiasts at the Temora Showground for a week of activities. Contact Elaine Costello on 0410 653 680 or email TemoraRVMuster@outlook.com
The Parkes Phoenix was well represented at the Tottenham Picnic Races last weekend with our very own graphic designer, Lisa Starr winning the 'Luscious Lady' category in fashions on the field.
Save the 5 May Middleton Public School P&C Family Fun Night starting at 5pm at Date the school. Outdoor movie on the big screen, hot food, drinks, stalls, Mother's Day raffle, rides and plenty of fun activities for the kids. Topical Trivia answer: c) The White Mouse
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Parkes High School students Amy Tanswell, Denver Leongson (left) and Sheridyn Bicket (right) were great in assisting with site co-ordination, registration set-up, allocation of sites and bags and running the barbeque at the Clean Up Australia Day event on Sunday. They are with Michelle Bicket (back left), organiser of the day, and Callum Bicket who helped too.
Bev Bokeyar has been volunteering on Clean Up Australia Day with her husband Bob for more than 20 years.
Students from the Parkes Public School primary choir performed for the Seniors Festival morning tea and sing-along on Monday.
Cr Ken McGrath pitched in his help to clean up Parkes on Sunday.
Quota ladies at the Northparkes International Bronte Warren, Melissa Matthews and Lynda Sny- Women's Day event at Cooke Park on Wednesday man grabbed a complimentary cuppa before work were (L-R) Miriam Luyt, Jill Crisp, Valda Woods, for International Women's Day. Kay Craft and Raelene Rout.
Members of the Parkes Men's Shed enjoyed morning tea and a chat on Wednesday. L-R are Doug Allen, Michael Pettit, Les Ahearne, Tom Forrester, Rowley Pengilly, Ron Fewings, Brian Drabsch and Dan McIntyre.
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Glittering History Secures Future For Many
NATURE AND MINING... Cowal gold mine's open pit is right next to Lake Cowal. The lake is 21km long and 1.6km wide – making it the larges inland lake in NSW. Last year June the lake was completely empty and filled up after the floods.
Situated on the banks of the largest inland lake in NSW, Lake Cowal, the mine site has natural beauty not easily found at mines. Hundreds of emus, locally known as bush chooks, roam freely, as well as wallabies, kangaroos, 277 bird species and two of Australia’s deadliest snakes, tiger and brown snakes. The environmental sensitivity of the mine site has not been without controversy, but according to Tony the mine operates to very high environmental standards to ensure the least possible impact. Cowal has received ISO14001 certification for mining and ore processing operations and support services for gold and silver production. Evolution Mining bought the Cowal gold mine from Barrick Gold in July 2015 and described it as one of the most attractive gold assets in Australia. Cowal is the biggest operation of the six mines in the Evolution group.
Gold has played a significant role in the history of Australia starting in 1851 with the Bathurst gold rush. More than 150 years later, the Cowal gold mine near West Wyalong announced a modern day “gold rush” last month with its board approving an investment of approximately $270 million to increase production and extend the life of mine by eight years to 2032. Rated among the top five biggest gold mines in Australia, total production is set to increase to 1.2 million ounces. Just as all the discoveries of gold all over Australia has boosted the economy, lead to the development of foreign trade, transportation, communication and many inland towns, an immediate benefit of the Cowal mine expansion, is an increase in employees with 48 new operators in the open pit and the plant. Community Relations Officer at the mine,
Community Relations Officer, Tony Glasgow shows off the immense size of a 200 tonne haultruck used at the Cowal gold mine. The truck's tank takes 3,740 litres of diesel.
Event Info Featuring demonstrations and talks from over 30 exhibitors to showcase the latest in sheep handling equipment, supplementary feeding, animal health and farm management systems. LOCATION Australian National Field days site 563 Borenore Road, Borenore
Tony Glasgow said interviews for the new positions had already started this week. The mine currently employs about 400 staff and contractors from the Forbes, Bland and Lachlan Shires, with 64 residents making the bus journey from Forbes. The new investment will deliver two major projects over the next four years: the E42 stage H cutback and the dual leach project. The E42 stage H cutback will widen and deepen the existing open pit by at least 80m. The pit is currently 340m deep. This has been made possible by a 145% or 2.28 million gold ounces increase in Cowal’s Ore Reserves since Evolution acquired the operation in 2015. The Dual Leach project will add an additional leaching circuit to the processing plant to target a four to six per cent increase in gold recoveries. This would result in gold production increasing by an estimated 10,000 to 14,000 ounces per year.
Sheep Field Day Tuesday 14th March, 9am FREE ENTRY
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& SPORTS INJURIES CENTRE
Keeping you fit for life
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Terry Knowles (left) is braving baldness for a cancer cure, while June Edwards will lose her locks in memory of her late husband.
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Local retiree June Edwards is about to do something few of us are brave enough to consider. Next week she will shave her head to raise money for leukaemia research. Like many who take this step, June was inspired by personal tragedy. June lost her beloved husband John Edwards to cancer six months ago. So, when she saw the World’s Greatest Shave was approaching she didn’t think twice about signing up. “He’s worth it,” she said. “He was such a lovely, gentle man.” June and John had seven happy years together. “It was a big loss and I still feel it terribly.” June is hoping to raise $1,000 for the cause, and is already humbled by the contributions she has received from her family, friends and even strangers. June admits to feeling apprehensive about her bold new look. “I’m a little bit nervous, but it’ll grow back,” she laughed “at least it better! “The funny thing is John never liked short
CLASSIFIEDS Rooms, Cladding, Patios & Carports (BL83737C) As on TV. Phone 6341 3122 www.pictonbros.com.au PARKES PHYSIOPHERAPY Linda Reilly APA Titled Sports Physiotherapist 25 Clarinda Street Parkes Ph: 6862 5005 AGISTMENT WANTED Long term Agistment wanted for Cattle. Call 0439 029 204. Book Launch by Beth Thomas 11th March 4:00pm at The Little Theatre, Bogan St Parkes.
hair. I don’t know what he’d say now, but it’s for a good cause.” The Parkes Services Club President Terry Knowles has also put his hair on the line. The rights to make the first cut will be auctioned to the highest bidder on the day. “I have banned sheep shears and cut throat razor from the club,” he joked. Terry’s personal hairdresser will complete the job; his great-niece is just weeks into her apprenticeship at Janice Cassidy’ Salon. “Leukaemia is an extremely serious disease,” he said, “it can really affect anyone, so it’s definitely something I wanted to support.” June and Terry will go under the shears at Parkes Services Club at 4pm on Sunday, 19th March. There will be entertainment, professional hairdressers to do head shaves, hair colouring and a raffle. Come and lend your support to our bald fundraisers. By Raen Fraser
Local Community News
With pre-season training for winter sports commencing, it is a relevant time to discuss sports related head injuries and consider what can be done to prevent or minimize the impact a concussion injury has on an athlete. In the medical world, a concussion is considered a mild traumatic brain injury. Concussions occur not only from direct contact of the head with a solid object but also when indirect forces cause the brain to move rapidly within the skull such as a fall on the buttocks or a whiplash injury. Contrary to popular belief, you can sustain a concussion without losing consciousness. Common symptoms of concussion include headaches, memory and concentration difficulty, decreased balance and coordination, drowsiness, vomiting and light or sound sensitivity. The ability to perform normal activities with the same speed, reaction time and precision as prior to the injury is often significantly altered. When managed appropriately most signs and symptoms are temporary and resolve within seven to 10 days, however complications can occur including prolonged duration of symptoms and increased susceptibility to further injury. There is also growing concern about the potential long-term consequences of multiple concussions. The brain needs time to heal and rest after a concussion. This includes rest from both physical activity and cognitive loads. Returning to sport too early increases the chances of another concussion. It is worth considering performing baseline testing such as a SCAT-3 or King Devick Test in the pre-season to establish a benchmark offering comparison when an athlete has sustained a concussion. This helps determine when they are ready to return to sport. “For the fitness of you” Linda Reilly
Linda Reilly
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GOLF MATTERS... Major Sponsor Brian Hogan (elft) with A grade winner Robert Cheney (middle) and event sponsor Mark Job of Peter Woods & Associates.
Doubles To Rodgers And Stait
The Telescope Tyres & Batteries March Monthly Medal was contested in ideal conditions last Saturday. Excellent scores were turned out with Mitch McGlashan firing a brilliant 3 under par round of 68 to take the A grade scratch by seven shots. In the handicap section Robert Cheney showed his potential with a blistering 66 nett. In the minor grades Dub Rodgers recorded a double in taking out the B grade scratch and handicap after firing an impressive 82 for a 67 nett. In the C grade Dale Stait recorded a blistering 86 for an equally impressive 67 nett. In other awards Paul Thomas fired a solid 68 nett to take out the veterans division while Denis Howard required just 24 putts in winning the Griffins Leading Edge putting competition. Ball winners from Saturday’s competition
went to 68 Mitch McGlashan & Paul Thomas, 70 Peter Picker, Luke Clarke, Richard Hutchison and Tim Burke, 71 Reg Davison, Brent Timmins, Sam Turner, Brian L. Hogan, Peter Bristol, Wayne Powter and John Pearce and surviving the countback on 72 were Lachlan Buesnell, Tony Evans, Troy Thomson and Mark Job. Nearest the Pin awards: Matthew Stephenson 544cm - Idlerite Tyrepower 1st hole; Michael Dellaca 306cm - Griffins Leading Edge 4th hole, Robert Cheney 67cm - Dirt Doctor Landscaping 6th hole, Tim Burke 174cm - Harvey Norman 11th hole, Lachlan Buesnell 16cm - Westlime 15th hole, Peter Bristol 113cm - Parkes Ready Mixed Concrete 9th hole and Michael Smith 128cm - PJL Group18th hole. Saturday’s 18 hole Stableford event also saw the first round of the Ethel Kenyon
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Memorial Trophy played with Cathy Kelly reigning on 37 points albeit on a countback. Nearest the pin: Kasey Fay-Rice, Sue Holman, Dale Matthews, Frankie Cock and Margaret Hogan. Ball competition: Glynis Conroy 37 points, Lynne Guise and Liz Matthews 36, Lyn Davison 35; Lesley Fisher won the remaining ball on 33 points on a countback. By Paul Thomas
Liz Bowls Her Name Onto Champions Roll Rhona Went won the Parkes Women’s Bowling Club Singles this week. She played Liz Byrne in the final in a magnificently played game all the way with 24 -24 on the last end. In other club news Parkes played Forbes this week in the No2 Pennants and won 37 – 30. The decider was played yesterday to determine the winner. In a game of social triples, Flo Riseborough, Chris Cox, and Chris Curteis defeated Di Greenhalgh, Frances Charlton and Minnie Riordan. Nominations for club championship pairs will close 21st March at 12pm. Nominations for CWD pairs will close on 7th April. Next week Tuesday we will play a Scroungers competition with prizes to be won. The next Trading Table and Bring a Friend Day will be on 21st March. New players and visitors always welcome to play Tuesday mornings. By Rosemary Mitchell
LIZ THE CHAMP… Rhona Went and Liz Byrne played the Club Championship Singles this week. Liz was crowned the champion.