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walkway further down the hill to significantly improve pedestrian access. The full Anzac Day program is available at www.parkes.nsw.gov.au or can be collected from Council’s Administrative Building on Monday.
IN MEMORY… The laying of wreaths form part of the commemorative service on Anzac Day.
Come And Commemorate Anzac Day
Parkes Shire residents are invited to attend the Anzac Day Commemorative Services to be held across the region on Tuesday, 25th April. The Parkes Shire RSL sub-branches, in combination with Parkes Shire Council, have planned special services in each of the townships to pay tribute to veterans and current defence personnel. Parkes Shire Mayor, Cr Ken Keith OAM said: “Historically, 25th April is a day for the Parkes Shire to come together to acknowledge our history, honour the Anzac legacy and show our strength as a community. “The day will begin with Dawn Services
in Parkes, Alectown, Tullamore, Peak Hill and Bogan Gate and will be followed by the Anzac Day march, wreath laying and commemorative services mid-morning.” A number of guest speakers have been invited, including Captain Anthony Klenthis from the Royal Australian Navy. He will acknowledge the 75th anniversary of the 1942 World War II campaigns, the Battle of the Coral Sea, and share an insight into his time in the Navy at the 9am commemorative service in Cooke Park. Council’s roads and footpath crew have constructed a new footpath at Memorial Hill connecting with the existing granite
Poppies Shire residents are also invited to commemorate the sacrifice and service of Anzac veterans by personalising a poppy to go on display at the Parkes Visitor Information Centre (VIC). Free handmade paper poppies are available with space to write a message of commemoration on the back. Parkes Shire Council’s Tourism Leader, Jaimee Timmins said: “The idea stems from the Australian War Memorial’s roll of honour, where thousands of red poppies adorn the tribute walls, each commemorating a fallen soldier.” “The Flanders red poppies have long been part of Anzac Day observances and are considered an emblem of remembrance.” During the First World War, red poppies were among the first plants to spring up in the devastated battlefields of northern France and Belgium. In soldiers’ folklore, the vivid red poppy symbolises the sacrifice of shed blood, and has since become a symbol of remembrance. The poppies have been on display at the VIC since Wednesday and will be there until Anzac Day.
We Will Remember Them Paul Thomas – Australian Army
Arthur Parker with some of the recognition certificates he has received stemming from his career with the Royal Australian Air Force and his voluntary work after.
Arthur Parker – Royal Australian Air Force
Arthur Parker joined the Royal Australian Air Force in 1955. He served as a supply supervisor and loadmaster, and was posted to many and varied locations across Australia and overseas during his 21 years of service. Perhaps the most dramatic was his 1966 posting to Malaysia to support the Vietnam War. He and his family found themselves in the midst of civil unrest. Penang was in total lockdown, and at one point a machine-gun was set up in their garden. In 1974 Arthur was instrumental in providing support to the Cyclone Tracey recovery effort, which earned him a Certificate of Outstanding Service.
Paul Thomas joined the Australian Army in 1967 and served for six years. In 1970 he was deployed to Vietnam for 12 months, and served with 24 other soldiers from Parkes. He said overall the Vietnamese people were good to Australians. “They didn’t want to be in the war as much as we didn’t want to be there,” he said. “It made me realise how lucky we are in Australia. Their living standards were so much lower.” Paul said that despite the hardships of the war, being there was less challenging than coming home. Many soldiers returned at a time when Vietnam veterans were widely despised.
Paul Thomas as a young soldier in 1967. He was only 20 when he enlisted. “War affects people differently, and many people had seen things they’ll remember for the rest of their lives.”
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Karl Martin said that sailors lived in crowed conditions onboard ships. His ship once sailed through the tail end of a cyclone and despite widespread seasickness everyone got on and did their bit. Rreceiving support mail was one of the highlights during deployment. He met his wife after she’d sent a gratitude letter to his ship.
Karl Martin – Royal Australian Navy
Karl Martin spent 15 years in the Navy, serving in the first Gulf War. Karl served on three ships; the HMAS Success - a replenishment ship, the HMAS Sydney- a guided missile frigate, and the HMAS Swan- a destroyer escort. Karl was deployed to the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea, which he described as a very tense time. They were fortunate enough to not come under live fire during the deployments, although at one point his ship sailed into a minefield. “We didn’t know what we were heading into. We were all just hoping nothing would happen,” he said.
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HISTORY… Brienna Brown’s poem and Madeline Blackstock’s story have been published in the Federal Member for Riverina and Minister for Small Business’ commemorative Anzac booklet.
Parkes East Students Write Winning Tributes
Two Parkes East Public School students have made their own Anzac history in the annual Riverina Anzac Writing Awards. Year 5 student Brienna Brown was the Northern district winner with her lyrical poem about the soldier’s experience, utilizing the recurring motif of a field of poppies to create a sense of futility and loss. “We have to remember them because they died for our country,” Brienna said. The Northern district’s Highly Commended award went to Year 6 student Madeline Blackstock for her short story that tackles a different aspect of war-time sacrifice. Madeline tells the story of a nurse stationed overseas to tend the wounded, seen through the eyes of a child left behind on the farm. “It’s important to remember the Anzac’s because there’s no war in Australia anymore,” Madeline said.
The Federal Member for Riverina Michael McCormack received almost 800 entries for the annual competition, with students across the electorate exploring the theme Anzac Day in the Riverina and Central West. Michael said judging this year’s competition was tough. “I was not only impressed with the quantity of entries, but also extremely proud of their quality.” Parkes East Public School teacher Leanne Matthews coordinated the school’s entries for the competition. “We’re all extremely proud of the girls,” she said. “The information pack that the Minister sent out was very stimulating and managed to spark their interest, ” she said. “All the students really responded to the resources.” By Raen Fraser
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Congratulations to the Tullamore Irish Music Festival committee for delivering another successful event over Easter. Tullamore welcomed 1,300 visitors and I must commend the community for providing the friendly atmosphere and for their continued support of this tremendous event. Parkes Shire residents are invited to attend the ANZAC Day commemorative services across the region on Tuesday. The Parkes Shire RSL Sub-Branches, in combination with Parkes Shire Council, have planned special services in each of the townships to pay tribute to our veterans and current defence personnel. The full Parkes Shire 2017 ANZAC Day program is available on Council’s website, www.parkes.nsw.gov.au or can be collected from Council’s Administrative Building on Monday. Council’s Roads and Footpath crew have constructed a new footpath at Memorial Hill to significantly improve pedestrian access to the site. Free handmade paper poppies are available for free from the Parkes Visitor Information Centre to write a message of commemoration on the back. The poppies will go on display at the VIC until ANZAC Day. With one week of school holidays remaining, motorists are reminded to take advan-
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James Smith won the Primary 3D category with Sparky the Robot in the Waste to Art competition on show at the Parkes Library currently. (See full story on page 5.)
Visual arts program: A series of eight small workshops will run in the Central West, including Parkes from April to June. Arts OutWest has set up the workshops, in close consultation with mental health and disability support services, on behalf of House with No Steps, who provided the funding. Each of the programs specifically targets particular groups. Some of the programs are for existing groups, while others are open to the public. The program in Parkes will be a visual arts workshop running over 10 weeks from May to June. Sign-ups for the Parkes program will be announced soon. Telstra Business Women’s Awards: Member for Orange, Philip Donato is encouraging people in his electorate to celebrate the achievements of exceptional business women by nominating them for the 2017 Telstra Business Women’s Awards. Donato said the awards, now in its 23rdyear, seeked to raise the profile of women in business by recognising and rewarding their courage, leadership and creativity. Entries open on 26th April until 15th June across five award categories. State and Territory winners will be announced later this year, with the national awards in Sydney on 1st December. To nominate or enter go to https://www.telstrabusinesswomensawards.com/nominate/ or call Telstra on
1800 817 536. St George’s Day: This Sunday St George’s Anglican Church is celebrating the Patronal Festival, St George’s Day. This festival is to honour Saint George, after whom the church was named. The service will be at 9:00am, followed by morning tea in the hall. Reverand Dr Ian Coutts will be speaking at the service. According to legend, St George was a Roman soldier born in what is now modern-day Turkey around 280AD and died around 303. Emperor Diocletian, as part of a crackdown on the growing influence of the Christian community, ordered that all Christian soldiers in the army should be expelled and all Roman soldiers be forced to make the traditional pagan sacrifice. St George refused and denounced the edict in front of his fellow soldiers, declaring he was a Christian. Diocletian initially tried to convert him with offers of wealth and land, but he refused and was beheaded on 23 April 303. Trundle, Tullamore, Tottenham and Bogan Gate News: Send us your news, photos and snippets to editor@parkesphoenix.com.au.
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Deliah Karaitiana: The best thing was going to see my dad in Coonabarabran. He works there, so we all went to stay at his house. We went to the observatory and saw the moon.
Eliza Davis: We stayed at gran’s house in the Hunter Valley. We went to the beach and caught pipis and my dad opened the shell and we saw the pipi inside. The best thing was going to my friend Emily’s house because we haven’t seen her for ages.
Jocelyn Moles won the Open 2D category and received a highly commended in the Open Functional category in the Waste to Art competition.
Lucy Noakes: Probably going to the Royal Australian Mint in Canberra. We got to make our own $1 coin and went on a tour.
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As the saying goes ‘everything old is new again’, and surprisingly video games are no exception. Retro games have had a huge surge in popularity in recent years, with Nintendo titles at the forefront of demand. Classic games, such as Super Mario Bros and Donkey Kong, are not only popular with the adults who loved them as children, but are also finding a new generation of players. It’s a surprising trend in a market that is literally all about the newest technology. Nintendo recently released the NES Classic Mini, a console loaded with 30 classic games. The unit sold out almost instantly. The consumer-frenzy over the limited-edition console demonstrates a strong demand for the type of gameplay that retro games provide. Greenlight Collectables has been refurbishing and selling vintage consoles, games and associated collectables for some time. Owner Brendan Allen believes that a great game is timeless. “We’ve been selling retro games for a few years now, and the demand for quality titles has only increased,” Brendan said. “People are chasing the consoles and games they had as children, as well the ones they’d always wanted but never had.” “Nintendo and Sega were huge hits in Australia, and we’re always chasing new stock to meet demand,” he said. It just goes to show that old school is the new cool.
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Cassie Gates and Kim Storey of Eugowra are working on a book to show the real diversity in farming in Australia.
Photographer Puts Farmers Into Focus
What does a farmer look like? Kim Storey and Cassie Gates are on a mission to answer that question. The Eugowra-based photographer and graphic designer are collaborating on a coffee-table book that will showcase a range of 21st century farmers. The pair is travelling across the country to photograph primary producers for their project. “We’ve got about 25 so far, but we’ll have 100 by the time we’re finished,” photographer Kim Storey said. They visit farms to capture beautiful portraits of farmers and their produce, and will complement the images with their stories. “We give the farmers the opportunity to show what they do, why they do it, who they are, and where they are,” she said. “We’re opening the gate into their world and letting people in.” “Anytime farming hits the media it’s for a negative reason. All of the newsworthy events, like floods or fires or droughts, only show the negatives. I wanted to show the positives.”
Kim said that the idea for the project sprouted from a twitter conversation discussing the perception of women in agriculture. “When I googled what does a farmer look like all the images were old men in overalls holding pitchforks, and not representative of what farmers are and what they do.” “I wanted to challenge the perception that people have of farming and show the real diversity in the industry; the range of backgrounds, industries, and technologies.” “I’d really wanted to do a photo book for a while, so we put the two together.” The project has already received a lot of media attention, and they are currently working on the publishing strategy. They are tentatively hoping it will hit the shelves for Mothers’ Day next year. For more information visit their facebook page: What Does A Farmer Look Like? By Raen Fraser
9 Sports Groups Share In Funding Pie A total of $15,000 in grants was announced by CMOC-Northparkes Mines and the Parkes Sports Council from the first round of the Sports Grants Funding Program for this year. “We received some fantastic submissions and would like to congratulate the successful groups and organisations,” said Sports Grants Committee Chairman, Alan Gersbach. The next round of grants will open in June with a total of $15,000 available to be distributed. The successful applicants were: Parkes PCYC - $3,169 for an airfloor and 3 fei-roll mats; Peak Hill Bowling Club - $2,000 for a
petrol bowling green mower; Peak Hill Golf Club - $2,331 for 150m of poly water pipe and replace using volunteer labour; Parkes College for Seniors - $527 for a headset microphone to be used with the existing PA system at the pool; Parkes & District Amateur Soccer Association - $1,500 for goal nets; Parkes Kennel Club - $1,500 for dog agility training jumps; Parkes Spacemen Rugby League - $1,500 for 120 sublimated training shirts; Parkes Tennis Club - $1,500 for 28 shirts, jackets and caps for representative and development players and Parkes Golf Club - $973 for 40 uniforms for Pennants team.
It is a competition that demonstrates creativity and shares wonderful personal stories. The annual Parkes Waste to Art and Design Exhibition and Competition received 38 artworks this year and can be seen at the Parkes Library until 4th May. The winners, announced last Tuesday are: Building/ Sculpture 3D: Blue Chihuly, Middleton Public School Open 3D: Song Birds by Margaret Marshall Open 2D: Beyond the Horizon and No Horizon by Joceyln Moles Open Functional: Highly Commended Summer Days by Jocelyn Moles; Winner Haute Couture Gown by Margaret Marshall Community 2D: Highly Commended Parkes Gold and Remember by George Heath; Winner - Derailed by Julie Dearden Community 3D: Highly Commended Beached and Bleached by Liz MacRaild; Highly Commended - Caring Through Connections with Creation by Sparks Kid Ministry; Winner - Little Time to Rock by Julie Dearden Community Functional: Wired by Liz MacRailed and Edge to Edge by Janet O’Donoghue High School 3D: Diverse Dolls, Parkes High School High School 2D: LP Mandalas, Parkes High School High School Functional: Handmade Paper by Parkes High School Primary 3D: Sparky the Robot by James Smith Primary 2D: Winner - Garden by Aleena Phelan; Highly commended to all the students in the Parkes Public School Support Class. Primary Functional: Blue Bottles by Middleton Public School year 5/6H Yearly Theme Plastic Bags : Haute Couture gown by Margaret Marshall Yearly Scrap Metal: Rustic Clutter b John Grady Library Team packers prize: Remember by George Heath The winners in Parkes will go onto the regional competition and exhibition in Orange on Saturday 8th July.
The successful applicants for the first round of the 2017 sports grants with Ali Creith, community and external relations officer of Northparkes (right).
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Little Charlotte Smith with Leanne Field liked the lambs at the petting zoo at the Visitor Information Centre’s Kids Day out last week.
Sharla Parklea got to meet the Easter Bunny at the Visitor Information Centre’s open day.
Sarah Knowling was delighted to have an Easter chick painted on her cheek at the Visitor Information Centre’s open day.
Leanne and 15-month-old James Swansbra went to the Easter Festival and egg hunt in Forbes last Saturday.
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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.
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.
22 Apr
Parkes Boars vs Dubbo Roos at 11am at the Northparkes Oval.
22 Apr
Tomingley Races – first race starts at 1:30pm. No BYO, full bar provided. Contact 0428 896 547 for more information.
23 Apr
Ron’s Rising Sunset – fundraiser and auction at the Railway Diggers Bowling club at midday. Call Janny Wardrop on 0423 467 109 for more information.
23 Apr
St George’s Anglican Church is celebrating the Patronal Festival, St George’s Day at 9am followed by morning tea.
25 Apr
ANZAC Day Dawn Service at Memorial Hill at 5am and ANZAC Day March at 8:30 from Cooke Park.
27 Apr
John Sarkissian, OAM, Operations Scientist at the CSIRO parkes Radio Observatory talks about Our Solar System at the Parkes Library at 10am.
30 Apr
Sunrise to Sunset – the doors to six Parkes heritage houses will be open for all to discover as part of the Australian Heritage Festival from 9:30am to 4:30pm. Tickets available online.
3 May
Parkes Boars monthly general meeting at 7pm at the Coachman Hotel.
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.
6-12 May
Annual Book Sale of the Parkes Shire Library. Get in early to pick up a bargain.
18 May
Cyber Safety for older people at 10:30am at Parkes Shire Library. Please RSVP for catering purposes on 6861 2309.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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ANNUAL BOOK SALE
Parkes Library is holding its annual book sale in May. Starts on Saturday, 6th May at 9am and concludes on Saturday, 12th May at 1pm. Get in early to pick up a bargain.
OUR SOLAR SYSTEM
What have we learnt about our solar system and how has it changed over time? This talk, by John Sarkissian, OAM, Operations Scientist at the CSIRO Parkes Radio Observatory, will include a discussion of new planetary systems discovered around other stars and the Parkes Telescope’s contribution to our advancement in knowledge. The talk will also touch on the latest search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI) research at Parkes. Thursday, 27th April at 10am, Parkes Library (morning tea included) Please RSVP by 26 April on 6861 2309.
LAW WEEK EVENT - CYBER SAFETY
Law Week, a nationwide initiative to promote community awareness and understanding of the law, is being held from 15-21 May. Parkes Library is hosting a Legal Aid NSW event: Cyber safety for older people. This presentation outlines common on-line scams, how to identify them and provides practical tips on protecting yourself online. It also covers how to report scams to authorities. Thursday, 18th May, at 10.30am, Parkes Library. Please RSVP for catering purposes - 6861 2309.
RANDOM WEAVING WORKSHOP
Artist Lanny Mackenzie is returning to Parkes to hold her Random Weaving/Free Flow workshop. The versatile weaving method can be used to make a variety of forms ranging from small delicate vessels to bigger baskets. Natural and recycled materials are used. Saturday, 10th June from 10am - 3pm, Parkes Library. Very limited spaces. Please book on 6861 2309.
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Is Knee Cracking OK? Many people experience a painless cracking, grating or popping sensation when bending the knee. The medical term for this is crepitus. A study by McCoy et al looked at 250 normal knees and found that 99% had patellofemoral crepitus. One must then ask; what causes joint crepitus and does it really matter? Whilst knee crepitus is often a symptom of patellofemoral pain syndrome and osteoarthritis, no research to date has shown a causal link between the crepitation noise and actual joint pathology. Most people experience one of four types of crepitus. The first occurs when a tendon snaps over a bone. It can be palpated and is often described as a hollow clunk. The second occurs inside the joint when the two joint surfaces separate. A vacuum is created forming gas bubbles in the joint fluid. When these pop a loud crack is often heard. One study showed no signs of joint arthritis after years of habitual knuckle cracking. The third cause is when patellofemoral movement is not smooth. This can cause a fine crunching noise and can be measured with vibration arthrography. Vibrations are decreased or lost in joints with osteoarthritis probably due to decreased joint lubrication. The fourth occurs when joint fluid is pushed behind a slightly rough patella surface as the knee bends. It is good to distinguish what type of cracking your knee makes. If it is not painful and falls into one of the above categories we should see crepitus not as a sign of joint pathology but as a sign that our joints are mobile and well lubricated. For the fitness of you. Linda Reilly
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Parkes Services Club Supports Community The Parkes Services & Citizens Club is a proud supporter of the Parkes community and regularly supports charities, schools and deserving individuals through donations and sponsorships. The club also directly sponsors various local sporting teams. The club prepares freshly made and cooked meals at a subsidised rate to Meals on Wheels every weekday. The club offers facilities for all types of corporate events. The flexible function space can cater for small meetings to large seminars of over 300 delegates. Organising any function can be a daunting task but the dedicated team at Parkes Services Club is there to help you every step of the way, offering professional service, flexible menus at competitive prices and a perfect venue for your important day. Parkes Services Club will ensure that you have a successful and memorable experience with them and their dedicated staff will look after your every need. The club welcomes the opportunity for you to view and discuss its facilities.
Something For Everyone At Library Central West photographer Denise Yates is bringing her Camera Craft course to Parkes Library during May and June. Over six, two-hour sessions participants will learn how to shoot amazing images, understand light, composition, ISO, aperture and shutter speeds. The sessions will be held on 9th and 16th May, and 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th June from 5pm to 7pm. National Law Week is celebrated 15 to 21 May to promote community awareness and understanding of the law. Parkes Library is hosting a Legal Aid NSW event on Thursday 19 May at 10.30am on Cyber safety for older people. The presentation outlines common online scams, how to identify them and will provide practical tips on how to protect yourself online. Bookings are required for these free events. The camera craft workshops have limited spaces that will fill quickly. RSVP for the cyber safety session for catering purposes. Call or email Parkes Library on 6861 2309 or library@parkes.nsw.gov. au for further information and to make a booking.
Thursday 20th April 10.30am Beauty and the Beast 1.00pm The Boss Baby 3.00pm The Lego Batman Movie 4.45pm Beauty and the Beast 7.10pm CHiPs 9.05pm Kong: Skull Island Friday 21st April 10.30am The Boss Baby 12.30pm Beauty and the Beast 3.00pm CHiPs 5.00pm Beauty and the Beast 7.30pm The Lego Batman Movie 9.15pm Logan Saturday 22nd April 10.30am The Lego Batman Movie 12.15pm Beauty and the Beast 2.40pm The Boss Baby 4.30pm CHiPs 6.25pm The Lego Batman Movie 8.10pm Beauty and the Beast 10.30pm CHiPs Sunday 23rd April 10.30am Beauty and the Beast 12.50pm Peppa Pig My First Cinema Experience: Peppa’s Australian Holiday 2.15pm The Boss Baby 4.00pm Beauty and the Beast 6.20pm The Lego Batman Movie 7.30pm CHiPs Monday 24th April 10.30am Hidden Figures 1.00pm Beauty and the Beast 3.25pm The Lego Batman Movie 5.15pm The Boss Baby 7.30pm CHiPs 7.55pm Beauty and the Beast Tuesday 25th April 10.30am The Lego Batman Movie 1.15pm Kong: Skull Island 3.25pm Beauty and the Beast 5.45pm CHiPs 7.45pm Beauty and the Beast 8.00pm Beauty and the Beast SESSIONS & TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
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Pairs And Singles Champs In Parkes
District Golf Championships On Sunday
PARKES SPORT Rhona Went and Liz Byrne are the new Parkes Women’s Bowling Club pairs champions after defeating Maree Grant and Elaine Miller in the final on Tuesday. In the CWD singles played last week the winner was Pat Cooney who defeated Colleen Crump from Canowindra in a nail biting final. Pat now goes on to play the other districts in Blayney. In the second tier Gwynneth Rice Trophy, another great final was played between Gwen Haydon from Canowindra and Robyn Morgan from Parkes. Gwen took home the Gwynneth Rice trophy, presented by granddaughter Emma Rice and great granddaughter Clara Rice.
Two games of triples were played with Maureen Miller, Marja Iffland and Rosemary Mitchell defeating Di Greenhalgh, Frances Charlton and Audrey Jones. Kate Keogh, Hilda McPherson and Flo Riseborough defeated Valmai Westcott, Eileen Bradley and Minnie Riordan. The Minor Singles are open until 2nd May. A Mother’s Day competition will be held on 2nd May, please put your name on the board to play and wear something pink. CWD Pairs will be played 8th-10th May at Parkes Railway. CWD Triples will be played 5th – 7th June at Forbes and close May 12th. By Rosemary Mitchell
Rhona Went and Liz Byrne (right) beat Elaine Miller and Maree Grant in the bowling pairs final on Tuesday.
Pat Cooney from Parkes won the CWD Singles final against Colleen Crump from Canowindra in a nail biter last week.
The annual Lachlan Valley District Golf Association’s Championships and Pennants will be played at the Forbes Golf Club on Sunday. The Parkes Golf Club has named a strong A Division Pennant team of Justin Sutton, Mitch McGlashan, Robert Hey, Peter Dixon, John Green and Steve Edmonds. The club will also field three B Division sides. The Parkes Veteran golfers will field two teams in that division. The club hopes it will continue to dominate winning 18 of the past 19 years. The No 1 team consists of Robert Hey, Peter Dixon and Ian Phipps. In the A Division Pennant a close tussle is expected between the district’s two heavyweight clubs Forbes and Parkes, while the Condobolin and West Wyalong teams will be watched with interest. In the individual championships played in conjunction, major interest will centre around the Betland brothers John and Steve from Forbes and the Parkes duo of Mitch McGlashan and reigning Parkes champion Justin Sutton. The championships will also be played in B and C Grade sections, as well as veterans and juniors. By Paul Thomas
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ANZAC DAY SERVICES IN THE PARKES SHIRE 25 April 2017
ANZAC Day is the day on which we remember all Australians who served and died in war and on operational service. The spirit of ANZAC, with its qualities of courage, mateship, and sacrifice, continues to have meaning and relevance. The Parkes Shire Council with the Returned and Services League Sub-Branches of Australia NSW will host the following observances:
PARKES
PEAK HILL
0530 hours Dawn Service - Memorial Hill 0630 hours Breakfast Bistro - Services & Citizens Club 0730 hours Church Service - Parkes Anglican Church 0815 hours March ‘Fall In’ outside of the Services & Citizens Club 0835 hours March Off Route: Welcome Street, Chamberlain Square and Clarinda Street to Cooke Park 0900 hours Anzac Day Commemoration, Cooke Park. Wet weather venue - Services & Citizens Club 1045 hours Wreath Laying Pilgrimage, Parkes Cemetery War Graves 1200 hours Anzac Day Luncheon, Services & Citizens Club 1700 hours Sound Retreat, Cooke Park 1745 hours Church Service - Parkes Catholic Church 1800 hours The Ode, Parkes Services & Citizens Club
0600 hours 0620 hours 1030 hours 1045 hours 1100 hours 1800 hours 2100 hours
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BOGAN GATE 0600 hours Dawn Service Commemoration of names
Dawn Service Breakfast March ‘Fall In’ March procession commences Commemorative Service Sound Retreat The Ode
ALECTOWN 0600 hours Dawn Service
TRUNDLE 1050 hours 1100 hours
March ‘Fall In’ Commemorative Service
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TULLAMORE 0600 hours 0930 hours 1045 hours 1100 hours
Dawn Service Roll Call and Wreath Laying Community Walk Commemorative Service
Full program available at www.parkes.nsw.gov.au