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Friday 17 March 2017

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MAGIC OF BOOKS... Beth Thomas with the talented cast who brought her book to life. L-R are John Short, Jenny Short, Bill Thomas, Jacob Batt, Daniel Taylor, Jeff Taylor, Jessica Taylor, Raymond Taylor, Glen Ford, Lyn Townsend and Liz Matthews.

A Memorable Event: Remembering Oradour

The magic of books is their ability to transport the reader to another time and place, and that magic spilled from the page at the launch of Beth Thomas’s debut novel on Saturday. More than 60 people arrived at the Little Theatre for the literary event, but once they stepped inside they were treated to a touch of France. From the artfully curated props in the foyer, to the canapes and costumed servers, the book launch was an immersive experience. Remember Oradour Souviens-Toi is a historical novel that tells the gripping story of a village in war-torn France. It was officially launched by Councillor Barbara Newton, whose speech wove quotes from acclaimed authors amongst her own adulations for the compelling work, ending with an Isobel Allende quote: “write what should

not be forgotten”. But the launch was more than simply words on paper. Liz Matthews sang a trio of French songs which were dispersed throughout the proceedings. The audience was also presented with two staged scenes from the book, with actors breathing life into emotionally charged passages – the entire theatre jumped with the crack of gunshot! But a book launch wouldn’t be complete without a word from the author. Beth shared her many thanks, a few anecdotes, and some words of encouragement for aspiring authors. Her journey to becoming an author began where an unforgettable holiday ended. “Always take care to notice the gifts strewn in your path,” she said. By Raen Fraser

DISABILITY INCLUSION ACTION PLAN Community Workshops Parkes Shire Council invites the community to contribute to the development of a Disability Inclusion Action Plan. Thursday 23 March 2017 Parkes Shire Council Committee Room Workshop 1: 12.30pm - 1.30pm Workshop 2: 5.30pm - 6.30pm To register your attendance, contact Council on 6861 2333. www.parkes.nsw.gov.au

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EDITOR’S NOTE... phone l (02) 6344 1846 email l editor@parkesphoenix.com.au or sales@parkesphoenix.com.au web l www.parkesphoenix.com.au Postal Address PO Box 251 Canowindra NSW 2804 Editorial Maggi Barnard | Editor | 0403 080 085 editor@parkesphoenix.com.au Raen Fraser | Reporter | 0404 464 106 raenfraser@gmail.com Advertising Sylvie Maloney | Sales | 0490 517 590 sales@parkesphoenix.com.au Advertising Deadline Tuesday 4pm if you require design Wednesday 3pm for pre-designed ads Editorial Deadline | Wednesday 10am

MAYORAL NOTES Congratulations to Council’s Director Infrastructure, Andrew Francis for being awarded the Kamal Fernando Mentoring Award at the Australian Water Association Heads of Water NSW Branch Awards at a gala evening in Sydney. The award recognises individuals who have displayed outstanding passion and commitment to mentoring water industry professionals in acquiring the skill and resources needed to succeed as a professional. Andrew’s dedication, innovation and regional participation in the water industry is to be commended. Council operators and engineers at the new water and sewage treatment plants commenced their training this week ahead of the official hand over of the two sites from the John Holland contractors once construction is complete. Training will run throughout the testing, commissioning and proving phases. It will provide staff with the skills and knowledge to carry out the daily operations, preventative maintenance, onsite testing, fault finding and troubleshooting. Both projects will allow for the sustainable growth of the town and support current and future expansion. Due to the wet weather earlier this week, Council temporarily closed our township pools and implemented a load limit for

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There are many talented people in our community who work hard to make their dreams come true. Our front page story of Beth Thomas is a perfect example. She launched her debut novel on Saturday after winning over the very first publisher she sent it to - an exceptional achievement. We have another wonderful sports story of rising hockey stars following in the footsteps of their grandparents. Gracey and her grandmother Maureen are a rare combination on the sports field. On Sunday the town’s equally famous community spirit will take the lime light with the World’s Greatest Shave event at the Parkes Services Club. Two residents have signed up and everyone else is invited to join in. As you relax over the weekend, be quiet for a moment to be grateful for good health enabling you to do what you want to do. Enjoy Issue 54! Maggi Barnard Editor

unsealed roads across the Shire. While with two guest speakers. A barbeque dinCouncil regrets the inconvenience caused ner will be supplied. Enjoy your weekend. by these provisional changes, the safety of Yours Faithfully, our residents and visitors is paramount. Cr Ken Keith OAM Residents are encouraged to attend a free Mayor of Parkes Shire community night at the Tullamore Bowling Club on 21st March at 6:30pm. Keeping the Wheels Rolling, hosted by Tullamore Community Health, aims to bring financial, agricultural and ROUND 2 WINNERs... parkes newsagency, health information to the local community

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QUESTION of the week 5003 (Tullamore) and Heather Jones on 6892 403 (Tottenham).

What makes you happy?

Phoenix distribution: The Parkes Phoenix is available in Trundle, Tullamore, Tottenham and Bogan Gate every Friday. Pick up a free copy at the Trundle Newsagency, Casho’s Café in Tullamore, Foodworks and the Post Office in Tottenham, and the Railway Hotel in Bogan Gate. Present at the launch were (L-R) Melanie Suitor (Parkes), Renee McMillan (Moree), Orana Acting Superintendent Scott Tanner, Andrea Hamilton-Vaughan (Orange), NSW Emergency Services Minister Troy Grant, Jayne Bleechmore (Dubbo), Cheyenne O’Brien (Warrumbungle) and Iris Dorsett (Bathurst).

Free Cuppa: The seventh phase of the multi-award winning Free Cuppa for the Driver scheme was recently launched in Dubbo and will run until Wednesday, 31st May. Fatigue is one of the biggest killers on NSW roads - contributing to 72 fatal crashes over the last 12 months. The Free Cuppa scheme allows drivers, who have travelled more than 100km from the address on their driver’s licence, to qualify for a free cup of tea or coffee. More than 5,700 free cuppas have been given away from 185 participating businesses in 161 cities, towns and villages since its inception in 2010. The scheme is expanding to include seven more council areas. Drivers can use the Free Cuppa for the Driver app to find participating businesses. Bush Telegraph: Keep the wheels rolling free community information night on Tuesday, 21st March at the Tullamore Bolwing Club and Wednesday, 22nd March at Tottenham Bowling Club with barbeque dinner at 6:30pm followed by two speakers: Fran Rowe, rural financial counselor – funding following disasters; and Steve Matthews from Riverina Bluebells – taking care of yourself and what to look out for with family and friends. RSVP Helen or Sally on 6892

Australia’s first celebrities: Before they became celebrated Australian icons, the koala and waratah left early colonists almost star struck by their unique appearance! A new travelling display will be opening at Parkes Library from 27th March to 7th April telling the story of how the koala and the waratah were first depicted over 200 years ago, and how they have evolved over time to become national icons. According to curator Sarah Morley, early colonists found it difficult to draw the koala. It evolved over time and in 1933 Dorothy Wall brought the koala to life with her cheeky little character called Blinky Bill. By the 1960s it was used by Qantas to promote Australian tourism. The waratah has had a similarly fascinating journey that helped establish an Australian national identity and give NSW its state flower.

Blinky Bill

Mary Gray, Claire Rawthorne and Harvey Gray: Mary: Going on a holiday. Claire: Having ice cream and chocolate.

Annabelle Munday, Charlie Tye and Tori Bennett: Annabelle: Going to the beach. Charlie: Playing with Tori. Tori: Riding ponies and birthday cake.

Hayden and Jason Anderson: Hayden: Everything! I like stories and Lego and playing with Allana.

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WHAT’S ON @ The Library

SMOKE, RUST And Noise

Henry Parkes Museum 50 Years Old

The Parkes & District Historical Society will be holding is annual Smoke Rust and Noise Day on Sunday, 2nd April at Henry Parkes Museum antique machinery site. This will be our 22nd year of having a Start Up Day (as we used to call it). The day will be a celebration of 50 years of the Henry Parkes Museum and 47 years of the Antique Machinery Museum. Special visitors on the day will include the Armstrong Siddely Car Club and hopefully the Small Engine Group from Mumbil. The 2nd of April will also commence our year of special displays. We will celebrate our history and heritage by showcasing a number of items, as well as the history of Radio 2PK - The Voice of the Golden West – for its 80th anniversary. The 2PK Sunshine Club had up to 5,000 members while the 11am playing of Painting the Clouds with Sunshine was very popular too. The Forbes and Trundle Clubs are still going today. The clubs raised thousands of dollars for the Royal Far West Children’s Health Scheme. Researching its history is ongoing and has been very interesting. For just $5 entry you will see, hear and smell some rare tractors and stationary engines on 2nd April. Our main museum will be part of the entry with our newest displays on show. A barbeque lunch will be available on the day. All money raised will go to several of our special restoration projects. Make sure to keep 2nd April open in your diary to come and spend some time at your local museum. By Yvonne Hutton

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GET INVOLVED IN SKYWRITERS!

Susan Ball, Ann Olsen and Maralyn Nash at the lunch on Sunday.

Celebrating Women

Two hundred Parkes women packed the Parkes Services Club on Sunday for an afternoon of good food, good company and good entertainment. The ever-popular Quota International Women’s Day lunch celebrated Women in Arts this year. Artists Maralyn Nash, Jo Laurie and Rosalie Burns inspired the audience sharing their personal stories, passion and art. Jo turned every table into a red thread circle to allow everyone to share what they were grateful for. Barbara Newton mesmerised the audience with two beautiful songs and Monica Lea got everyone relaxed with a yoga demonstration. Some Quota members braved the catwalk to model beautiful outfits from The Red Chandelier. As Quotarians are known for their service to deaf, hard-of-hearing, and speech-impaired individuals and disadvantaged women and children, President Raelene Rout highlighted some of the Parkes projects. She said members were involved with the breakfast program at Parkes Public School, the Parkes group initiated the making of domestic violence emergency packs, and they were part of the Days for Girls international project making sanitary kits for girls to help them stay in school. Quota has also raised funds to supply 15 classroom audio systems to schools in the shire over three years with two more on order.

Have you gazed at the night sky with wonder, curiosity and awe? Yes? Then you are ready to become a skywriter! Writers and aspiring writers in the Parkes Shire are invited to join the Big Skies Collaboration Skywriters project to author stories, in any genre, that have a celestial (about the stars) theme. The Parkes Skywriters hub will offer a series of free writing workshops, plus support from professional editors, to author new works to publication quality. Launch: Wednesday 22nd March at 10am at the Parkes Library. Please RSVP on 6861 2309. If you are interested in becoming a skywriter and are unable to make the launch register your interest with Shellie, shellie. buckle@parkes.nsw.gov.au, 6861 2338.

AUSTRALIAN INSPIRATION TRAVELLING EXHIBITION

24th March to 6th April. Before they became celebrated Australian icons, the koala and waratah left early colonists almost star struck by their unique appearance! Explore how the koala and the waratah were first depicted over 200 years ago, and how they have evolved over time to quickly become national icons at a State Library of NSW travelling exhibition at Parkes Library. Australian Inspiration will not only tell the evolving story of our national icons, but also showcase the role of the State Library of NSW’s extraordinary collections in arts and design.

WASTE TO ART ANNUAL COMPETITION AND EXHIBITION

Waste to Art is a community exhibition showcasing imaginative works made from reused and recyclable waste materials. The aim is to challenge peoples’ perceptions about rubbish and to celebrate the reuse and recycling of waste through arts and crafts. Entries close 1pm on Monday 10th April.

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

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Living and Lifestyle Restaurant With A View Make the most of Summer! Order your BBQ Meat Pack

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Retailers Revamp Parkes Local retailers were inspired to visually transform Clarinda Street at a recent Back to Business Week workshop. Fifteen retail operators took part in the Parkes Shire Council’s retail revamp program. It was aimed at inspiring small to medium business operators to rethink visual merchandising. In association with the Department of Industry, visual merchandising specialist, Carol Bagaric from AusVM hosted four workshops. “The strength and power of the Parkes retailers coming together, helping each other make statements with their shop windows, whilst having a giggle and networking, was so refreshing to see,” said Carol. Participants learnt about trends, colours and theory practices to create a visual story in their shop window displays. Parkes Newsagency, Parkes Stationery and Office Furniture and Parkes Sportspower enabled the participants to put theory into practice within their stores. “We loved having the girls in store implementing the practices within our business,” said Christine and Chloe form Parkes Newsagency.

Most of us have driven past it countless times without ever stopping to explore, but the new managers of the Station Motel are set on getting the locals back. The first bait Ian and Karyn Wade-Parker have put out to attract people is an Indian buffet every Saturday night. “Our newly appointed professional chef prepares a different set of curries every Saturday, making all the food and sauces from scratch,” said Ian. “With his extensive experience in authentic Indian cuisine, Chef Guna does not use any packaged items.” According to Ian many people assume all Indian food is hot, but he would like to encourage locals to try out the buffet that includes starters, two different curries, salads and dessert. Only ten years old, the Station Motel with its steel, glass and stone features, had unfortunately suffered some neglect under many different managers. Ian and Karyn, who both have extensive experience in running five-star hotels, believe they can bring life back to it. Their first focus is the restaurant – being on the edge of town, it has a spectacular view that often includes kangaroos, horses and even sheep. “We have turned it from a café into a restaurant with a new menu, new wine list and proper table cloths,” said Ian. Be adventurous and try out the Indian buffet on your next free Saturday. If you really do not like Indian, you can still order from the a la carte menu too!

Attending the visual merchandising workshops were (L-R) Jess Galvin (La Bella Medispa), Christine Nash (Parkes Newsagency), Chloe Stone (Parkes Newsagency), Fiona Lovett (Parkes Sportspower), Carol Bagaric (AusVM) and Erika McNaughton (141 on Main).

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Fast Facts About Blood Cancer

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Proudly Sponsoring The World’s Greatest Shave

Leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma are types of blood cancer. They can develop in anyone, of any age, at any time. More than 60,000 Australians are living with blood cancer or related disorders, and every day another 35 people will be diagnosed. Blood cancer is the third most common cause of cancer death in Australia, claiming more lives than breast cancer or melanoma. Although research is improving survival, sadly an Australian loses their life to blood cancer every two hours. The Leukaemia Foundation is the only national charity dedicated to helping more Australians survive their blood cancer and live a better quality of life. It is the country’s peak body for blood cancer, funding research and providing free services to support people with leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma and related blood disorders, and their families.

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The Leukaemia Foundation help to lighten the load by giving regional families a place to call home during treatment, free of charge for as long as it’s needed. The Leukaemia Foundation receives no ongoing government funding and relies on the generous support of the business community, general public and volunteers to achieve its goals. Volunteers donate more than 50,000 hours of support each year - equivalent to more than $1 million. The Leukaemia Foundation’s World’s Greatest Shave began back in 1998 and is now one of Australia’s biggest fundraising events. This year it aims to raise $17 million with your help. By Tuesday this week, a total of $7 million had already been raised.

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.

Come along and support this worthy cause. 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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You Get Shaving, Parkes Do something for a good cause this Sunday afternoon with your family or friends and join the World’s Greatest Shave event at the Parkes Services Club. Parkes residents are invited to join the rest of the country to help beat blood cancer by taking part in one of Australia’s biggest fundraising events: the World’s Greatest Shave at the Parkes Services Club will kick off from 4pm. The country duo from Cootamundra, Country Keys and Strings will be in charge of entertainment to make it a true festive event. There will be hair colouring and the Sunday Sweepstakes will also be drawn. Two residents have already signed up to do the big shave: June Edwards will lose her locks in memory of her late husband, John. She lost him six months ago to cancer and she did not think twice about signing up. June hopes to raise $1,000 for the cause and has already received a lot of support from family, friends and even strangers. The Parkes Services Club President Terry Knowles is also putting his hair on the line. The rights to make the first cut will be auctioned to the highest bidder on the day. He has banned all sheep shears and cut throat razors from the club for the day though… and he has signed up his great-niece, an apprentice at Janice Cassidy Hair Salon to complete the job.

Kara Timmins from Hair by Kara Jane will also be ready with her clippers to do any other volunteers’ hair. Anyone else is welcome to join in the shaving frenzy, or if that is too much to ask, hair colouring is another option that will be available on the day, for children too. Get your classmates, your friends or your family to join in and make it a fun team effort. You may have a personal connection to cancer as so many of us do, or you would simply like to take part to have fun and raise money for a good cause. When you sign up and raise money for the World’s Greatest Shave you can make a difference by giving families facing blood cancer the emotional and practical support they need. You will also fund vital research that will help more people survive blood cancers like lymphoma, leukaemia and myeloma, while improving their quality of life. Every day another 35 people will be diagnosed with a blood cancer like leukaemia, lymphoma or myeloma. The money raised will provide emotional and practical support to families and fund vital research. A total of $560 can give a regional family a free place to stay close to treatment in the city for one week!

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Monday, 20th March is the International Day of Happiness. Happiness isn’t only about feeling joy, but is a measure of our overall satisfaction with life. Individual circumstances affect happiness – some which are beyond our control - but happiness is also influenced by our choices, attitudes, and our sense of purpose. Here are some tips for finding satisfaction. 1. Set ambitious yet realistic goals. Goals are motivating when they are challenging but also achievable, however, impossible goals bring unnecessary stress. 2. Find ways to bounce back. We all experience stress, loss, failure or trauma sometime, and how we respond affects our well-being. Resilience is a valuable skill that can be learned. 3. Look for what’s good. Positive emotions like gratitude, inspiration, and pride create an upward spiral. Even though life has ups and downs, an optimistic outlook is beneficial. 4. Self-Acceptance. Focus on what you’ve got instead of what you’re not. Learning to accept yourself (and your flaws) increases resilience and well-being, and helps us accept others. 5. Be a part of something bigger. People find meaning and purpose in many different ways. It might be religion, parenting, or volunteering for a cause. Those with a sense of purpose are happier. The United Nations invites everyone to celebrate the International Day of Happiness using the hashtag #SmallSmurfsBigGoals.

TOPICALTrivia

Saint Patrick’s Day is observed on March 17, and is named for the patron saint of Ireland. Saint Patrick converted the pagan Irish to Christianity in the 5th Century. Where was he born? a) Ireland b) Great Britain c) Rome See answer at the bottom of page 10 under What’s On.

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CAUGHTOut! Live ornaments… Parkes Phoenix reader, Linda Snyman’s pets think they are the real thing when it comes to water feature ornaments. She caught her cat Sprinkles and Five O’Clock the bunny enjoying life as ornaments recently. (Please send us your funny, unusual, cute or interesting pet of animal photos for Caught Out! to editor@parkesphoenix.com.au)

BOOKWorms

The March book for the Parkes Library Book Club is The Brain that Changes itself by Norman Doidge. The non-fiction theme this month tells stories of personal triumph from the frontiers of brain science. It is a book on neuroplasticity by psychiatrist and psychoanalyst Norman Doidge, The Book Club meets on the last Wednesday and Thursday of every month when some lively discussion takes place on a different book each time. Start reading to join the discussion on 29th March from 3pm - 4pm, or 30th March from 6pm - 7pm. To join the Book Club please call Parkes Library on 6861 2309.

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How long have you lived in Parkes and what do you like about living here? I moved to Parkes in July 1993. I love the friendly, helpful and caring nature of Parkes residents. Where do you work and what do you enjoy about your work? I work as a Building Surveyor at Parkes Shire Council. I really enjoy the variation in activities that I deal with. I like helping people, however the enforcement side of the position is not much fun. What do you do to unwind after work or on weekends? I enjoy relaxing on the verandah with family, looking at the view, and spending time with my birds and dogs. What are you really good at? Apparently baking banana cake and apple cake. I am always getting requests. If you could have a super power, what would it be? To make everyone happy; make everyone smile when I talk to them. What is your pet hate? My pet hate is littering and vandalism. Tell us about your best holiday ever. My best holiday ever was to Canada with my family, as I adored the snow-capped mountains, turquoise lakes and wild animals.

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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 CANASSIST GARAGE SALE Canassist will be holding their very popular garage sale on Saturday 18th March at the Parkes Showgrounds at 8am. Lots of bargains, plenty of good second hand furniture, lamingtons and a raffle. GO FISHING WITH JEFFS WORMS $5 per punnet. Ph 0478 671 894 WINE BARRELS FOR SALE Half wine barrels $130 each Full wine barrels $250 each Ph: Parkes Brick & Pavers 6862 2253

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FINANCIAL matters

How To Avoid A Tax Audit

Not all attention is good attention, and who wants to be under the attention of the Australian Taxation Office (ATO)? Even if you haven’t done anything wrong the time involved is often inconvenient. Keep up-to-date. Keep your tax returns, activity statements and tax office payments up to date. If you are not up to date, the ATO takes this as a warning sign and they start to look closer. In the digital age where information is easily collected, the ATO has a huge database of information available to it. The ATO uses small business benchmarks to compare the financial performance between businesses. They use key statistics from all the tax returns submitted for your industry, to compare your results to other businesses. If your results vary greatly from the norm, the result can be greater scrutiny by the tax office. The ATO also make wide use of data matching. Bought a luxury car? Sold a property? Sold shares? Selling on ebay? The ATO have access to a wide range of government and private agency databases. The data obtained from these databases is used to cross-match taxpayers reported information. Live a champagne lifestyle on a beer budget, expect an audit. Another way to ask for an audit is to not pay your employee obligations. Keep up to date with your superannuation payments, the ATO can now easily track superannuation paid via Superstream. All it takes is one disgruntled employee to complain. If you do get an audit make sure your accountant supports you through it, it could make a huge difference. By Samantha Bennett

WHAT’S Hot LA BELLA WINS BIG

La Bella Medispa in Orange won the 2016 Banjo Business of the Year at Banjo Business Awards Gala Dinner at the Orange Ex-Services Club on Saturday. Co-owner and Parkes resident Rebecca Miller and her team also took home the award for Excellence in Small Business. “We are just so excited,” said Rebecca. She said training her employees had been the key to success, as well as coaching. “We have a coach to work on professional and personal goals.” Congratulations on this huge achievement!

Peter Woods & Associates

Chartered Accountants ABN: 48 164 433 626

86 Currajong Street, Parkes Ph: 6862 1366 89 Caswell Street, Peak Hill Ph: 6869 1361

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WHAT’S On 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.

21 Mar

Christine Bell, Lew Laing, Bev Laing and Cr Barbara Newton enjoyed the entertainment for the Remember Oradour book launch at the Little Theatre on Saturday.

22 Mar 25 Mar 28 Mar 31 Mar

2 Apr Rhonda Brain and Fran Scurfield manned the sales table at Beth Thomas’s book launch on Saturday.

14-15 April 20-26 Apr

Save the Date Beth Thomas signs a copy of her debut novel at the launch last Saturday.

Ongoing Ongoing

Seen at the Quota International Women’s Day lunch on Sunday were (L-R) Lyndall Bowen, Jann Dove, Jan Freeman and Fay Shaw.

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Free community information night at the Tullamore Bolwing Club with barbeque dinner at 6:30pm followed by two speakers. RSVP Helen or Sally on 6892 5003. Free community information night at the Tottenham Bolwing Club with barbeque dinner at 6:30pm followed by two speakers. RSVP Heather Jones on 6892 403.

Free junior golf coaching clinic at the Parkes Golf Club from 9am12:30pm with AAA coach Ken Trimble. 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.

Parkes Public School Easter Fete from 3pm & Pop Up Cinema from 7pm at the school. Everything you will find at an old fashioned school fete chocolate wheel, tombola, face painting, jumping castle, café, egg hunt, cake stall. The Parkes & District Historical Society will be holding its annual Smoke Rust and Noise Day at Henry Parkes Museum antique machinery site from 9am to 4pm. Entry $5. Tullamore Irish Festival over Easter with Peter Byrne and Celtic Beat, Damien Leith and Celtic Sirens. For more information visit www.tullamore. org.au.

Temora’s Inaugural RV Muster for like-minded campers, caravanners and motor home enthusiasts at the Temoria Showground for a week of activities. Contact Elaine Costello on 0410 653 680 or email TemoraRVMuster@ outlook.com

5 May Middleton Public School P&C Family Fun Night starting at 5pm at 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.

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. Parkes Shire Concert Band rehearses every Tuesday 7pm - 9pm during school term in the music room above the pool complex in Dalton Street. Contact music director Duncan Clement on 0405 035 164. Come along and play community music. Parkes Torch Bearers for Legacy meets every third Monday of the month at 10:30am at the Parkes Services Club. Everyone welcome. Contact Magaret Cherry on 6862 4789 for more information.

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

Topical Trivia answer: b) Great Britain

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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.

HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:

Sharing the tricks of their trade were (L-R) Ellie O’Donoghue, Elysha Loiterton and Sally Chapman at the Funding Forums last week.

Community Groups Learn To Grant Their Own Wishes

Local community organisations and businesses are one step closer to funding their next project thanks to the funding forums that were held in the Parkes Shire Library’s Coventry Room last Thursday. Two dozen people attended the grantwriting workshops facilitated by Parkes Shire Council’s Grants Officers Sally Chapman and Ellie O’Donoghue. The workshops were designed to give participants the skills to make their project submissions more likely to succeed. The attendees included representatives from local community groups as well as businesses and individuals who have ideas for community projects. The forums opened with a brainstorming session to encourage participants to look for synergies between projects, and facilitate networking. The participants were told that one of the keys to successful submissions is to look for appropriate grants, but also broaden the scope and look outside-the-box; for ex-

ample a youth arts project could qualify for grants that target either youth or arts. Eligibility is vital for funding success, and community grants must demonstrate the need for the project and state its benefit to the local community. Crucially, community grants cannot benefit an individual or business, or be used to fund recurring expenses or debts. Applicants should indicate how the grant money will be spent, attaching quotes where possible. The facilitators also urged the participants be aware of acquittal requirements. Keeping records and photographs make the final reporting process easier. Elysha Loiterton, Northparkes External Community Relations Advisor attended the afternoon session to share advice on applying for a Northparkes Community Investment Program, encouraging participants to take advantage of the $80,000 that is allocated for local community initiatives each year.

Recognition Meant For A Mentor A commitment to mentoring staff was recognised last week when Parkes Shire Council’s Director Infrastructure was honoured by the Australian Water Association (AWA). Andrew Francis received the Kamal Fernando Mentoring Award at the AWA NSW branch awards held in Sydney last Friday. The award recognises individuals who have displayed outstanding passion and commitment to mentoring water industry professionals in acquiring the skill and resources needed to succeed as a professional. Parkes Shire Mayor, Councillor Ken Keith OAM said: “Andrew successfully delivered our Lake Endeavour Dam upgrade project which was highly commended for pro-

ject management by Engineers Australia. Similarly our $70 million Parkes Water and Sewage Treatment Plant builders were procured through a series of early tenderer involvement workshops, again showing innovation and ability to get results through people. Andrew also chairs the CENTROC Water Utilities Alliance, which has achieved some great regional results. His dedication, innovation and regional participation in the water industry is to be commended.” Parkes Shire Council’s General Manager Kent Boyd said: “Andrew’s expertise is a tremendous asset to not only his department, but the entire Council workforce as a respected advisor, mentor and sounding board.”

• 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

Toby Silk Metropolitan Investments 0422 143 813 toby.silk@cbre.com.au ~supplied by the vendor

243 Clarinda St PARKES, NSW, 2870 Ph: (02) 6863 4466 Email: lec@lecp.com.au

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Andrew Francis (middle) with Matthew Schnelle, PSC Director of Infrastructure (left) and Annalisa Contos from Atom Consulting at the awards ceremony in Sydney.

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HOCKEY STARS… Gracey Jones, Koby Johnstone and Maureen Massey were all three selected for national hockey teams the past week.

Rare Achievement For Grandmother And Granddaughter

Parkes hockey celebrated this week with the announcement of two NSW junior representatives and to top it off an Australian masters representative. Koby Johnstone was selected for the NSW U15 state boys team and Gracey Jones for the NSW U15 Blues girls team. Koby, as a midfielder, and Gracey, as a goalkeeper, will both play in the U15 Australian National Championships in Moorebank from 5th to 13th April. The two promising 14-yearold players impressed the NSW selectors across three trial weekends held twice in Newcastle and once in Bathurst. They also took part in the Hockey NSW Centre of Development program during the off season. Gracey’s week became even more special when her grandmother, Maureen Massey, was named in the Australian O60’s women’s team - as a goalkeeper!

It is extremely rare for a grandmother and granddaughter to play the same competitive sport, both as goalkeepers. To be selected in high-level representative teams in the same week is outstanding. Maureen’s team will tour the UK in June competing in the Home Championships in Dublin, Ireland, as well as various international matches in Wales and England. Maureen will be representing Australia in master’s hockey for the fifth time. Hockey also seems to be in Koby’s genes as his grandfather, Noel Johnstone recently represented Australia in Masters hockey in the O65’s and O70’s divisions. Noel played in the Australian O70’s men’s team at the Masters World Cup in Newcastle last year, as well as World Cups in South Africa and London previously. By Cherie and Glenn Johnstone

Young Cats Show Claws The Parkes Spacemen Rugby League Club had its first team on the field last weekend when the women’s leaguetag team joined 19 other sides in the Western Leaguetag challenge. With strong teams from Bathurst, Orange and Blayney, coupled with the loss of a large number of last year’s squad, the Spacecats were expected to make a modest showing. They first defeated the Burrengong Bears 16-0, thanks to a scintillating debut from wizkid Tyannua Goolagong. From the famous Condobolin area football family, Goolagong will be a favourite at Pioneer Oval this year. Parkes then defeated a plucky Canowindra side, and registered a third win against the Portland Colts side. Rookie India Draper

showed outstanding skill and vision. Claire Barber dazzled the crowd with her toughness and finesse. A final pool match against double challenge champions, Orange Cyms determined the semi-finalists. It was all Orange with 75% possession of the ball, but they could not crack the Spacecats’ line ending in a nil all draw and a standing ovation. The gutsy Cats went through to the finals meeting the 2016 champions. With 12 of the 15 Parkes players under 20, they probably weren’t expected to repel the slick combination of the Bathurst Pats. With 50 seconds remaining, Pats broke the Parkes line for the first time, resulting in a 6-0 victory. By Kim Ryan

Complete the below entry form and drop it in the box at Onnies Coffee at 243 Clarinda St, Parkes, or enter online via www.parkesphoenix.com.au for your chance to win.

Entries close 2pm, Tuesday, 21st March. Winner will be announced on Friday, 24th March. Name: Address: Email: Phone:

Junior Hockey Rego This Weekend All children aged four to 18 are invited to register this weekend to play hockey. Registration is open tomorrow from 10am to 1pm at the Northparkes Oval, and on Sunday 12.30 to 2.30pm at the Stephen Davies Hockey Field, Cheney Park sports complex. The gala days include registrations, coaching clinics and a sausage sizzle. To register, complete the form (available online at www.parkeshockey.org.au or from the Parkes Junior Hockey Facebook page) and submit at any of the registration days above. Payment of fees must be made online at www.parkeshockey.org.au . Click on REGISTRATION, then REGISTER. All fees include individual registration and affiliation with Hockey NSW, insurance and all turf and umpire fees. Fees are based on age as at 1st January 2017: under 7 - $85; under 11 - $95 and aged 12 to18 - $105. If you are unable to attend either of the registration events, or for further information, contact Junior Hockey Directors, Glenn Johnstone on 0429 600 596 or Cherie Johnstone 0428 843 601. Hockey is a terrific sport for all ages and encourages children to be active, learn new skills, socialise with peers team play and to have fun.