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Thursday 13 April 2017
ISSUE 58
NUMBER ONE… PJL Group Manager in Orange, Ben Hockey, claims the PJL Group as number one after taking out the Outstanding Supplier award at the 2017 NSW Mining Industry and Suppliers Awards.
Outstanding Supplier Award For PJL Group
A key mechanical and engineering national supplier with a branch in Parkes has won a major award at the NSW Parliament House last Thursday. The PJL Group took out the Outstanding Supplier category in the 2017 NSW Mining Industry and Supplier Awards. PJL Group General Manager, Luke Buckland, said: “The Mining Industry and Supplier Awards recognise the people and the businesses whose hard work and achievements help to make NSW mining strong. I would like to congratulate PJL Group employees from across Australia for helping the business to achieve such an award and for always giving 110% on every job. PJL Group Manager in Orange, Ben Hockey, and PJL Group Major Projects and Tender Coordinator, Dean Jarvis, were on hand to receive the award. The Outstanding Supplier Award recog-
nises a business that can demonstrate excellence in working with the NSW minerals industry by adding value to a mining operation through one-off projects or ongoing relationships with clients. PJL commenced operations in Orange in 2006 with three mates purchasing a truck, which they refurbished as part of establishing their mechanical engineering business. The business now operates from five permanent sites in Orange, Parkes, Cobar, Mt Isa and Perth employing 320 people. The business operates 24 hours a day providing a full range of services including mechanical and maintenance, engineering and fabrication, service exchange components, line boring, labour hire, nondestructive testing, equipment hire and sales, installation and construction and design services.
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EDITOR’S NOTE... Dear Easter Bunny,
MAYORAL NOTES This week we welcomed Parliamentary Secretary for Western NSW, Hon Rick Colless MLC to the Parkes Region to announce two lots of roads funding. The NSW Government will provide $900,000 in funding for the upgrade of The Bogan Way and a further $790,000 for Middle Trundle Road. This funding will allow for the widening and sealing of two sections along The Bogan Way, and 4.5 kilometres of sealing for the Middle Trundle Road. I thank the NSW Government for these significant contributions. This Easter long weekend the Shire will celebrate all things Irish at the Tullamore Irish Music Festival. I would like to welcome all those who have travelled for the event to join in all the fun, music, food, games and fashion. For more information visit www.tullamore.org.au. Council has observed a significant increase in residential water consumption across the Shire ahead of the quarterly progressive water consumption notices being issued this week. The overall increase is likely to be attributable to the extreme warmer temperatures over summer and the absence of rain. Residents who feel there is a disparity in their water meter reading are encouraged to carry out simple checks to ensure their reading is correct. More in-
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Easter is not only a symbol of hope, renewal and new life, but also an opportunity to spend quality time with your loved ones and sharing lots of chocolate of course! Whether you are camping or spending time with family, it’s a good time to take stock of the year, to reset your resolutions or get inspiration to do something completely new. There are so many opportunities around us for doing good, helping each other, excelling at something you love or contributing to our wonderful community. When we ask people why they enjoy living in Parkes, so many say the community is what makes it a special place.
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formation is available at www.parkes.nsw. gov.au/residents-encouraged-to-checktheir-water-meter-reading/ A reminder to those residents travelling over the long weekend to drive safely and be mindful of the increased traffic on the roads during the holiday period. Have an enjoyable Easter long weekend. Yours Faithfully, Cr Ken Keith OAM Mayor of Parkes Shire
In this issue we celebrate achievements: the award for PJL on the front page and Cath Swansbra’s amazing cake decorating talent on page 5.
Wishing everyone a happy and safe Easter! Maggi Barnard
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SNIPPETS...
Judy and Les Peters were the lucky winners of the Parkes Phoenix Royal Easter Show Competition. They were planning to go to the show, and winning the tickets has made their trip more special. “It was a lovely surprise, I didn’t expect it” Judy said.
Double demerits for Easter: Double demerit points will be in force for five days over the Easter holiday across the state starting today until Monday, 17th April. Double demerit points will apply to all speeding, seatbelt, mobile phone and motorcycle helmet offences. NSW Police will also be targeting dangerous driving behaviours such as drink driving and driver fatigue. “Drivers should be warned they are at greatest risk of losing their licence during this period. There will be more Police on the roads and therefore more chance of getting caught and losing points,” said Parkes, Forbes and Lachlan Shire Councils’ Road Safety and Injury Prevention Officer, Melanie Suitor. “I ask all drivers to remain vigilant over the Easter holiday period. We all have a part to play in reducing the amount of crashes and risks.” Cultural grants: Applications for the 2017 Parkes Shire Council Cultural Grants are open to local groups and organisations until Thursday, 4th May. The aim of the grant program is to encourage and support the development of local community organisations, services and strategies which make a positive contribution to the community and cultural life
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QUESTION of the week of the Shire. Applications must request a grant of at least $2,000 with the total funding pool at $9,800. Funding categories include subsidy for a new project, extension or enhancement of an existing project, purchase of equipment or minor capital works. Application forms are available on Council’s website, www.parkes.nsw.gov.au, or at any Parkes Shire Library (Parkes, Peak Hill, Trundle and Tullamore). Contact Council’s Grant Officer Sally Chapman, 6861 2398 for advice and support in completing the application. Successful applications will be announced in June 2017. Fashions on the green: Lights, camera, fashion! The Tullamore Irish Music Festival invites guests to put their greenest foot and fashion forward to rock the green runway. There are categories for the Lady, Leprechaun and the Wee Ones under 13, each with a lush little prize. Fashions on the Green will be judged early Saturday afternoon. Each year on the Easter Long Weekend, Tullamore turns green with visitors from across the country, celebrating all things Irish. Across the three days, there’ll be plenty of music, dancing, games, food, fun and fashion (of course) to keep everyone entertained. For more information visit www.tullamore.org.au.
Participants in last year’s Fashions on the green at the Tullamore Irish Music Festival.
What do you enjoy most about Easter?
Caleb Wirth: Waking up with chocolate beside your bed is the best! You don’t even have to walk to the fridge - it’s right there!
Casey Kelly: I like celebrating and telling about God.
Nelson Walker: I love all the chocolate because I love eating it!
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Bullying No Way Display Parkes Library is hosting a display from Parkes High School students highlighting the issue of bullying until 24th April. The school ran a number of activities for Bullying No Way Day on 17th March, including the Post Bully Project. High School Librarian Tracy Dawson said Post Bully was inspired by Post Secret, a community art project where people mail in their secrets anonymously on one side of a postcard. Year 7 to 12 students created postcards over three weeks with messages from both sides.
The HARS volunteers are excited about their newest aquisition - original condition Qantas air-stairs.
Aviation Museum ACES Attractions
The Parkes Aviation Museum boasts two new attractions; a Convair that landed at the museum late last month, and set of airstairs arriving last week. The Convair has only just retired from a long career in the skies. It is a twin propeller craft that first flew in 1947, and was operated across Australia the following year. The Convairs can be quickly modified to accommodate passengers, or freight, or both. It can accommodate between 32 and 50 passengers in its roomy cabin. As a full-cargo freighter it can transport supplies to the most challenging destinations, and can handle a range of runway conditions. Some have even been used as a water tanker for fire-fighting. The newly acquired air-stairs are a less obvious, but no less exciting, exhibit. The air-stairs were designed by Qantas in the late 1950s to complement the Boeing 707 jet airliners. The hydraulic stairs were made with Ford car components, and es-
sentially look like a vintage car that has been equipped with a ladder. They were driven right up to the aircraft to access the passenger door. The Parkes’ new air stairs were acquired from Kalgoorlie in Western Australia and delivered to the museum by Wayne Jones Towing. Probably one of their most unusual loads! The air-stairs are in rustic condition, but will be restored by volunteers and eleven students from Parkes High School. The students are learning the ins-andouts of aircraft restoration as part of the high school’s ACES Program. The school teamed up with the Historical Aircraft Restoration Society to give the students the opportunity to get practical experience in a hangar. This is the first term for this program, and instructor Terry Job believes it is off to a flying start. “Some of the students have really been putting a lot of work into it,” he
L-R are Tracy Dawson, Angel Pearce, Emily Helm, Bonnie Schubert and Parkes Branch Librarian, Andrea Lovell.
said. “It’s also a bit of a history lesson, and it’s great to see them so interested and engaged.” The students have already made good progress refurbishing the interior of a De Havilland Heron aircraft and spray-painting the fuselage of a vintage Lockheed Electra. A reconfiguration of the Convair is also being planned. Mike De La Hunty, of the Historical Aircraft Restoration Society in Albion Park, said they hoped to uncover the original passenger seating of the Convair. Once refurbished the Convair will go on public display alongside the Vietnam-era Caribou. By Raen Fraser
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Left: Kath’s hand-moulded sugar egg that opens to reveal a ballerina won a first prize and the prestigious Dorothy Evans Perpetual trophy. Right: Kath’s Christmas cake is a divinely crafted nativity scene that depicts the first Christmas won first place in the special occasion cake decorating category.
Kath’s Prestigious Win Is Icing On Cake
Local legend Kath Swansbra has once again taken out top honours in the Arts & Craft awards at this years’ Sydney Royal Easter Show. Kath’s delicate delectables are so impressive that she has won three awards despite only submitting two entries this year. Kath’s Christmas cake claimed first place in the special occasion cake decorating category. It is a divinely crafted nativity scene that depicts the first Christmas. Its intricate features include a stable, angels playing a violin and a harp, three wise men, a shepherd with his sheep and desert dunes around the edge. She joked that she had to watch Lawrence of Arabia several times to get the dunes right. Kath really enjoys doing major jobs that involve a bit of research and a lot of patience. “Sometimes it might take me ten attempts just to get a hand right,” she said. “Icing cracks and you have to start again.
It’s a matter of learning your medium.” Her second entry earned another first place – this time in the sugar art decorated egg category. Kath’s hand-moulded sugar egg is an ornate creation that opens to reveal a ballerina. The 11 cm egg took nearly four weeks to create, and it seems the judges appreciated her effort and skill. Her exquisite egg was also the winner of the prestigious Dorothy Evans Perpetual trophy for the best exhibit in cake decorating and sugar art. Kath has won the trophy more times than she can remember, but this doesn’t make the victory any less sweet. “I miss out on it every couple of years,” Kath said. “But it’s still such a relief to win. I’ve only got one way to go, and that’s down,” she joked. “It’s great to know I’m still good enough with all the younger people who are entering.” By Raen Fraser
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Thursday 13th April 10.30am The Lego Batman Movie 12.15pm The Boss Baby 2.05pm The Lego Batman Movie 3.50pm Beauty and the Beast 6.15pm Kong: Skull Island 8.25pm Beauty and the Beast Friday 14th April 10.05am Peppa Pig My First Cinema Experience: Peppa’s Australian Holiday 11.30am The Lego Batman Movie 1.10pm The Boss Baby 3.00pm Beauty and the Beast 5.25pm The Lego Batman Movie 7.15pm Beauty and the Beast Saturday 15th April 10.05am Peppa Pig My First Cinema Experience: Peppa’s Australian Holiday 11.30am The Lego Batman Movie 1.10pm The Boss Baby 3.00pm Beauty and the Beast 5.25pm The Lego Batman Movie 7.10pm Beauty and the Beast 9.30pm Lion Sunday 16th April 10.30am Peppa Pig My First Cinema Experience: Peppa’s Australian Holiday 11.50am The Boss Baby 1.40pm Beauty and the Beast 4.00pm Hidden Figures 6.15pm The Lego Batman Movie 7.55pm Beauty and the Beast Monday 17th April 10.30am Beauty and the Beast 12.55pm The Lego Batman Movie 2.40pm Power Rangers 5.00pm Beauty and the Beast 7.30pm Logan 7.55pm Beauty and the Beast Tuesday 18th April 10.30am Peppa Pig My First Cinema Experience: Peppa’s Australian Holiday - Mums and Bubs 12.00pm The Lego Batman Movie 1.40pm Beauty and the Beast 4.00pm Lion 6.10pm The Boss Baby 8.00pm Beauty and the Beast SESSIONS & TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
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The simple act of walking down stairs could help prevent diabetes, according to new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU). The key could be something known as eccentric exercise. With more than one million Australians currently living with diabetes and the number expected to rise to three million in 20 years, the findings have the potential to significantly reduce the burden of the deadly disease. Diabetes researchers from ECU’s School of Medical and Health Sciences recruited 30 obese elderly women and put them on an exercise program, with half walking upstairs and the others walking downstairs. At the end of the 12-week program, the women who walked down stairs showed improvements on several physiological measures. They had significantly lower levels of resting glucose, insulin and haemoglobin 1AC, improved oral glucose tolerance test, and decreased triglycerides and cholesterols together with an increase of good cholesterol (HDL cholesterol) in their blood. All of these changes will have lowered their risk of developing diabetes, according to the researchers. While both groups recorded an improvement it was significantly greater in the down stairs group. The greater improvement in the down stairs group is almost certainly because walking down stairs is what is called eccentric exercise. It is where load is placed on the muscle while it is lengthening, rather than shortening.
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For example, walking down stairs is eccentric exercise because your front thigh muscles are lengthening when they are placed under load, as opposed to walking up stairs in which the muscles are shortening, performing mainly concentric contractions. As well as protecting against metabolic syndrome and diabetes, the researchers also found that the down stairs group’s physical function such as walking ability, balance, bone mineral density and resting heart rate and blood pressure all improved significantly more than the up stairs group. There are lots of ways to incorporate eccentric exercise into your life to enjoy the health benefits. If you work in a tall building, try taking the lift up to work, but then walk down the stairs when you go home. Or, if you are using weights, concentrate on lowering the weights slowly, because the lowering action causes your muscles to perform eccentric exercise. Even sitting down in your chair slowly makes your leg muscles to contract eccentrically.
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School Scoop Changing of Guard At Parkes Christian School
A Place For Creativity And Innovation
The Board of Parkes Christian School has accepted the resignation of the Principal for the past seven years, Graham Hope. According to a message from the board, Graham plans on remaining in the role for term two before taking leave for the remainder of the year and officially finishing at the end of 2017. In the second half of the year Graham will be taking some study time, but will assist the board in the transition to the next Principal. In Graham’s tenure as Principal, Parkes Christian School has made significant progress and the school saw the introduction of Stage 6, including the completion of the first two years of HSC graduates and enrolments doubled. “It would be remiss if we did not thank Graham’s wife Lynne, acknowledging the steadfast support of Graham but also a highly capable and diligent member of the school executive who has contributed significantly to many achievements during this period,” the board said in its message.
Holy Family School is very proud of the new Makerspace Centre. The Makerspace Centre is an exciting place for children to be creative and innovative. There are gadgets and tools that cater for the interests of all children. The Makerspace area has the latest Mbots, BeeBots, circuit boards and robots, which the students have assembled themselves. L-R are Lorissa Peterson, Caitlyn McGinnes, Emily Littler and Josie Jones.
Charlie Summerhayes and Jack Rice. Jorja Simpson and Charley Jones.
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Cooper Graham, Ronald Barker and Philip Howard.
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TOPICALTrivia The Easter long weekend falls on a different date from year to year, and the date can vary by more than a month. Which method is currently used to determine the date for Easter?
The first chocolate Easter eggs were produced in the 1800s and since then they have become a favourite Easter tradition. With so much chocolate around this weekend, it’s bound to get messy. Here’s how to deal with chocolate stains. Use a spoon to gently scrape off excess chocolate. Try not to rub any further into the fabric. Flush the back of the stain with cold running water or soda water. Don’t use warm or hot water as it will set the stain. Rub a few drops of dishwashing liquid into the stain and blot it with a damp cloth. Rinse well and wash as normal.
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The first Sunday after the second Saturday in April.
b)
The Sunday after the March equinox.
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The first Sunday after the first full moon after 21st March.
See answer at the bottom of What’s On on page 10.
#MONTEfamousreview A SWEET SLICE OF POP TARTIE – YOUR TODAY Your Today by Melbourne artist Tartie is an EP that is filled with a beautiful mix of pop tracks. Each track highlights Tartie’s sweet voice. Starting off with the haunting Anything at all, then moving to the upbeat Dorothy, a song about a child’s rusted bike, and within two songs you are hooked on Tartie’s brand of pop. It is upbeat with dark undertones. The thought that Tartie puts into her songs is evident from the outset. Her songs turn unhappiness into beauty with a beat that keeps you wanting more. She is courageous, elegant and authentic. Your Today is the pop album you should have in your collection for autumn 2017!
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The Cabonne Country Balloon Glow & Night Market on 22nd April will not only serve up a spectacular Balloon Glow from 7:15pm, but also some of the best food and wine the region has to offer. Make sure to be in Canowindra for non-stop entertainment starting at 4pm!
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Rooms, Cladding, Patios & Carports (BL83737C) As on TV. Phone 6862 5886 www.pictonbros.com.au PARKES PHYSIOTHERAPY Linda Reilly APA Titled Sports Physiotherapist 25 Clarinda Street Parkes Ph: 6862 5005 Lucky Door Prize won at the Smoke Rust and Noise Day 2nd April by Mikaela and Jeff. Would you please contact 0418 674 261. Thank You. Canassist Easter Street Stall Canassist will be holding a street stall on Thursday 13th April from 8am outside Discount Dave’s Parkes. Baked goods, craft items, jams & pickles for sale. 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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OUR Gal Karen Creith How long have you lived in Parkes and what do you like about living here? I have lived in Parkes basically my whole life and love the friendly people and size of our community. It isn’t too big or too small so I feel we have the best of both worlds. Where do you work and what do you enjoy most about your work? I work at Parkes Furniture One as a stylist and I am the author of two home decorating books. I love my job as I get to work with wonderful people, plus I get to help them bring their home decorating dreams to life. I also work with my hubby every day and we have a great time together! What do you do to unwind after work and on weekends? I love to stay home and relax. I like to cook and am very partial to the odd Netflix binge session. What are you really good at? I am really good at eating and I love food! If there is a great meal being planned I get quite excited!! What is your pet hate? Terrible coffee!
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If you could have a super power, what would it be? I think I would like to fly because it would make it so much easier to walk around in my stilettos each day! Tell us about your best holiday ever. My best holidays have always been around the kids and I love the times we spent on the Gold Coast being kids for the day at the fun parks or at the beach. Sometimes I wish I could go back to those days again just to enjoy them all over again!
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HEALTH matters
Flu Vaccines Myth Buster
Q: Is the available pharmacy vaccine equivalent to the vaccine at the doctors? A: Yes. The flu vaccine we administer is the current quadrivalent (4-strains) vaccine that you would receive at your local GP. There are different brands but they will all deliver the same protection. If your doctor gives you a script to take back to him/ her, we supply you with the same vaccine as we would to our customers receiving the vaccine in store. Q: Do I need a script to receive a flu vaccine? A: No. You’re welcome to enter the pharmacy and receive your flu vaccine without seeing your doctor for a script. Q: Does everyone get a free flu vaccine from the doctor? A: No. The following groups are eligible for a free seasonal flu vaccination: All pregnant women All Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged six months to five years All Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 15 years and over People aged six months and over with medical conditions predisposing them to severe influenza All people aged 65 years and over Q: If I am eligible for a free flu vaccine, can I get it from the pharmacy? A: No. If you meet the criteria for a free vaccine, it must be administered by your GP. Q: Do I need to make an appointment to have my flu vaccine at the pharmacy? A: No. Our accredited pharmacists are more than happy to administer your flu vaccine at your earliest convenience. At certain times, there may be a short waiting period if the store is busy.
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BE Seen
Rose Jones and Gail Hall looked after all the hungry tummies at the recent Smoke, Rust and Noise Day at the Henry Parkes Museum.
Maddison McCormick, Caleb Wirth and Stephanie Milling learned first-hand the art of using props, sound effects and physical comedy at the Andy Jones Show.
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WHAT’S On 15 Apr
Easter Festival at Apex Park in Forbes from 10am. Free event for the whole family with games, live music, sausage sizzle, drinks, face painting and an Easter egg hunt!
14-15 Apr
Tullamore Irish Festival with Peter Byrne and Celtic Beat, Damien Leith and Celtic Sirens. For more information visit www.tullamore.org.au.
18-25 Apr
Canowindra Balloon Challenge; Cabonne Country Balloon Glow & Night Market on 22nd April serving up the best food and wine in the region from 3:30pm, fire dancers, glow wands, balloon glow from 7:15pm; Key Grab event on 24th April.
19 Apr
CWA meeting at Pink Orchid at 5:30pm.
19 Apr
Member for Orange, Philip Donato is holding a Peak Hill Constituent meet and greet barbeque from 12-3pm at the AIF Memorial Hall. Contact 6362 5199 for more information.
20 Apr
Henry Lawson’s The Loaded Dog performed by the Splash Theatre Company at the Parkes Shire Library. Book your chair for the free performance on 6861 2309.
20-26 Apr
Temora’s Inaugural RV Muster for like-minded campers, caravanners 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
22 Apr
Fundraising barbeque at the back of Woolworths from 8am – 2pm for brain cancer.
23 Apr
Rons Auction and Event: The event will be held at the Parkes Railway Diggers Bowling Club at 12pm on Sunday.
25 Apr
ANZAC Day Dawn Service at Memorial Hill at 5am and ANZAC Day March at 8:30 from Cooke Park.
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.
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 Magaret Cherry on 6862 4789 for more information.
Ongoing
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.
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
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Tania Fryer, Shane Mann and Ann Adams were staffing the barbeque at the end of season pool party.
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Fun For Everyone At The Andy Jones Show Dozens of kids brought their parents to the Parkes Library on Tuesday to enjoy the Andy Jones Show. The raucous show provided plenty of laughs as Andy shared his unique blend of jokes, music and more jokes. Participants were treated to an impromptu comedy master-class as Andy explained some of the tools of the trade before inviting the audience to join the show. The 45 people – of all ages – enjoyed the interactive performance, with some finding themselves in the spotlight with physical comedy, others trying their hand at a bit of stand-up and everyone getting up to dance. Andy Jones is a best-selling children’s author, musician, song writer and comedian. He has released five CDs, written 12 books, and performed thousands of shows around the country. His titles include The Ripper Razzle Dazzle Big Book of Fun, Hot Jokes for Cool Kids and The Burptionary.
Jaime Sulianto demonstrated that even small people can join in and have big fun at the Andy Jones Show.
Two Big Days For Forbes Harness Racing The Forbes Diggers Harness Racing Club will be presenting two big race meetings on Anzac Day, 25th April and the TAB Carnival of Cups Market Day on 30th April. The club welcomed Braden Sullivan as its new president this year as Robert Parsons has stepped down from the role. Forbes Harness Racing has one of the youngest committee in NSW with Melissa Sullivan as treasurer and Emma Gaffney as secretary. Forbes has a strong team of harness racing trainers and drivers. The club is grateful for all the help the committee and volunteers put in to make events happen, as well as its sponsors. Forbes Services
Memorial Club is the major sponsors and has been for many years. The Forbes RSL sub-branch is a big supporter of the Anzac Day Race Meeting when a ceremony is held to commemorate Anzac Day and pay respects. One of the feature races on Anzac Day will be the Neville Pellow Memorial pace. The club will also be helping out at the Good Friday Camel Races this year and will be running their Calcutta. The TAB Day on 30th April will feature a market day. You can follow the club on Facebook, Forbes Diggers Harness Racing Club, with daily posts.
Residents To Check Water Meter Reading There has been a significant increase in residential water consumption across the Parkes Shire this past summer. Parkes Shire Council’s Director Infrastructure, Andrew Francis said: “Due to the very high temperatures, many residents increased their usage by watering their gardens, using evaporative air conditioners and for general household usage”. “Residents who feel there is a disparity in their water meter reading are encouraged to carry out some simple checks to ensure their reading is correct.” Check for leaks on the property, such as dripping taps, a running toilet or green patches in the garden. To check for leaks using the water meter,
turn off all water taps and water using appliances. Check the low flow dial in the centre of water metre. If it is ticking, you may have a leak. Note the reading on the water meter. Wait for at least 10 minutes, overnight or during the day when people are away. Check the reading again. If there has been a change to the numbers, there may be a leak on the property and a plumber may be required. For more information about your water notice, or to report any possible meter misreads, residents are encouraged to contact Council on 6861 2356. You can find simple water saving tips at http://www.parkes.nsw.gov.au/living-here/ your-property/water/water-saving-tips/E
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Electronic Conveyancing in NSW Electronic conveyancing of land (or E-conveyancing) has now started in NSW. E-conveyancing through the internet has two stages. Firstly it may involve the electronic exchange of contracts for sale of land, title searching and all the other searches that solicitors perform. This stage is not compulsory but should, once fully up and running, speed up the exchange of contracts - when contracts for sale of land become binding. The second stage is the settlement of land, farm, house and commercial sales. This stage will become compulsory. As from 1st August 2018 all transfers of land will have to be done via E-conveyancing. All banks (including credit unions), solicitors and conveyancers will need to be registered with PEXA the internet engine that facilitates settlement of land sales. Once settlement figures and searches have been completed and settlement of a transfer is agreed and authorised with PEXA by banks, credit unions and solicitors, then PEXA registers the transfer, mortgage (or other documents) and pays out settlement funds almost immediately after settlement. In a couple of years’ time, there will be no cheques and no paper title deeds. Monies will be sent electronically and title deeds will be a thing of the past. Title deeds to land will be held electronically by the Land, Property and Information Service on their computers. None of these make conveyancing any simpler - just a different method. It is also designed to get rid of paper, but they said that about fax machines and emails… and it didn’t! Matthews Williams is registered with PEXA and we have been performing E-conveyancing for a couple of months. We are available to help you with buying or selling your land.
PARKES Buying or selling a house or land Buying or selling rural property Business Transfers and Leases Liquor/Hotel Transfers Water License Transfers SOLICITORS:
Peter Buckley Mark Olson
Peter Martin Danielle Cartwright Ben Ward
Contact us: 5 Court Street, Parkes 2870 P: (02) 6862 1766 E: parkes@matthewswilliams.com.au
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Parkes Boars Continue Winning Streak
A 27-10 win for the Parkes Boars made the trip to Cowra to face the Eagles all the more worthwhile. Parkes settled under the guidance of Captain Israel Symington settled after the first 15 minutes. Dan Ryan took a high ball from a line out and found the hands of the winger T. Laberato. Lab grounded the ball to put the first points on the board. The next points came when John Rathbone stole the ball from a breakdown in play and fed it to the backs until full back Josh Miles faced a 15m sprint to find the line. This time the conversion sailed across to take the Parkes lead to 12-0. Lloyd Rogers was next to cross over under the posts and the lead extended to 190. It was Cowra’s turn next and the half time score stood at 19-5. In the second half the Parkes lead went to 24-10 when Joe Nash using his soccer skills to cross the line to beat the defence to the ball. Powlay added the extras and Parkes took a 24-5 lead. Cowra countered with a quick tap and scored out wide., but with less than 10 min-
utes to go Parkes added an extra three points to finish the match 27-10. The Parkes Boars second grade team rolled out in force to beat the Cowra Eagles 33-0. The Boars took control of the match from the kick off. Parkes try scorers: James Dean 2, Chris Sellings, Mitch Hutchings, Rusi Lawanikula. Goals: Mitch 2, Rusi, Toby Tanks. By Cath Ryan
ACTION… Dan Ryan in the first grade Boars match against the Cowra Eagles. The Boars won 27-10.
Golfers Battle Weather On Charity Day
Despite extreme weather conditions a good field contested last Sunday’s Westlime/Rotary Charity Golf Day with 85% of the field completing the 18 holes battling strong winds and a deluge. Major winners on the day were Robert Hey, Dean Powter and Warren Gardiner in the open scratch award surviving a countback after recording a great 6 under par 65. In the men’s 18 hole handicap victory went to Brian Hogan, Peter Picker and Ian Phipps on 56 5/6 nett. Runners up were Warren Blatch, Tim Burke and Tim Baker on 59 2/3 nett. The Ladies 18 hole handicap saw Sue Holman, Colleen Staples and Ann Jennings get the verdict after recording a 60 5/6 nett. The handicapped and non-handicapped section had Paul Thomas, Finni Latu and Brendan Chambers take the spoils just ahead of runners-up Brad Blanchard, Anthony Riach and Steve Nicholson, and third place going to Mick Smith, Robert Simpson and Eddie Alexander. The final division strictly limited to non-handicapped players saw Glendon Hooper, Pat O’Connell and Ian Coombs get the spoils, while runnersup were Kap Pili, Matthew Wright and Phil Wennerbom. By Paul Thomas
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