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Friday 16 June 2017
ISSUE 67
CORTEN RHODES FIREPIT $199
STIRLING 3 PIECE FOLDING TABLE $149
CATWALK STARS… The prize for the most stylish couple went to Anthony Lock and Lucy Stevenson from Parkes.
FIREBOX BBQ PIZZA OVEN $149
The Day When Style And Elegance Rule The Parkes social event of the year did not disappoint last Saturday when a crowd of around 2,000 people, many travelling interstate, flocked to the annual Picnic Races. While the Coradgery Cup for the main race went to jockey Jamie Gibbons on Kijitsu, trained by Andrew Bourke from Boorowa, the competition on the Fashions on the Field stage was just as competitive. Main judge Jay Fisher and his fellow judges had to make some tough choices as entries for this popular event saw an increase this year. Jay, who is a model in Sydney, said he was very impressed with the effort people had put in. The winners in the eight categories were: Alexander Rawsthorne from Parkes (junior), Emily McQuie from Parkes (teenager), Maddie Leeming from Sydney (cutting edge), Lucy Stevenson and Anthony Lock
from Parkes (most stylish couple), Josie Anderson from Cobar (millinery), Paul Cooper from Newcastle (best dressed gent) and Sally Martin from Canberra (most elegant lady). Many people commented that the new stage made a big difference with a large crowd gathering to watch the judging. “It was a great day,” said Mick Craft, Vice-President of the Parkes Coradgery and Diggers Picnic Race committee. “We had about the same crowd as last year and took more than $23,000 at the gate.” He was very happy the weather, starting out windy and cold in the morning, turned and it became a beautiful afternoon with families and friends having a wonderful time. By Maggi Barnard
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MAYORAL NOTES This week we welcomed NSW Minister for Planning Anthony Roberts for the launch of the Central West and Orana Regional Plan, which is a blueprint for planning and land use decisions for the 19 local government areas in the region, including the Parkes Shire. Parkes also welcomed NSW Minister for Tourism and Major Events Adam Marshall to inspect the Parkes Regional Airport ahead of the proposed expansion to commence later this year. The State Government contributed $1.3 million, which will see upgrades to the runway, parking apron and business park area. Council contractors have started the expansion of the Parkes skate park this week. The $150,000 project will see specialist contractors, Trinity Skate Parks construct a junior development park. It’s expected the
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project will take six weeks to complete. Motorists may have noticed some activity along Bushman Street and Jensen Lane recently. Construction is now complete on the resealing of the road and footpath upgrades.
THUMBS UP To the warming winter sun, keeping us all in good spirits.
THUMBS UP To everyone making an effort to recycle, reuse and reduce their waste! THUMBS DOWN To people throwing their fast food wrappers and rubbish out the car window. THUMBS UP To the staff at the Parkes Library for all the wonderful events, activities and exhibitions you bring to our community. We are so blessed to have such an amazing library! Local sporting groups and educational institutions can apply for funding under the next round of Northparkes Sports Grants. For sporting clubs and organisations wanting to learn how to make a standout application, Council’s grants officers will be hosting a workshop on Wednesday, 21st June from 12:30 to 1:30pm at Parkes Library. To reserve your spot contact 6861 2398. Enjoy your weekend. Yours Faithfully, Cr Ken Keith OAM Mayor of Parkes Shire
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FORBES WEEKLY MARKET REPORT FORBES CATTLE SALE 12/06/2017 NO SALE DUE TO PUBLIC HOLIDAY
DRAW CATTLE SALE MONDAY 19TH JUNE POSITION 5 SHEEP SALE TUESDAY 20TH JUNE POSITION 5
FORBES SHEEP AND LAMB SALE 13/06/2017 Light lambs -re-stocker $ 88.00 to $140.00 Trade weight lambs to 23 kilos $127.00 to $179.00 Heavy lambs 23-26 kilos $163.00 to $177.40 Extra heavy lambs over 26 kilos $173.00 to $239.00 Trade weight merino lambs $118.00 to $158.00 Heavy merino lambs to $172.00 Hoggets $116.00 to $156.00
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SNIPPETS... termine how best to provide a longer lasting and safer bridge for all road users.
Mayors from across the Central West region gathered in Parkes on Wednesday for the launch of the Central West and Orana Regional Plan, a blueprint for planning and development in our region. The Mayors met with the NSW Minister for Planning and Housing. Pictured are (L – R) Rick Colless Parliamentary Secretary for Natural Resources, Graeme Miller Mayor of Forbes, Rex Wilson Mayor of Warren, Anthony Roberts NSW Minister for Planning and Housing, John Medcalf Mayor of Lachlan Shire, Barbara Newton Deputy Mayor of Parkes Shire and Garry White Chief Planner Department of Environment and Planning.
Get screened: The BreastScreen NSW mobile unit will be in Parkes from 20th June to 28th July offering free screening mammograms to all women aged 50-74 years at the Little Theatre carpark. Local women are encouraged to make a booking by calling 13 20 50. It only takes 20 minutes and could save your life. One in eight women in NSW will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. For women over 50, this is the best way of finding breast cancer early. Despite these figures, only around one in two women in NSW receive their regular mammogram through BreastScreen NSW. You can also pop into the van while it is in Parkes to make a booking. Bridge options: The NSW Government has allocated $300,000 to develop options for the future of the Mandagery Creek bridge on Henry Parkes Way in Manildra. The bridge was built in 1930 and is in poor condition. The funding will be used to de-
Sports grants: The Parkes Sports Council is calling for applications for funding in the Northparkes sports grants. There is $15,000 available this round for distribution to projects that promote participation in sport or improve sporting facilities. Northparkes Mine and the Parkes Sports Council joined forces to provide financial assistance grants to sporting groups in the Parkes Shire. Parkes Shire Sports Council Chair, Al Gersbach said: “This round is the last in the five-year agreement with Northparkes Mines.” Applications close on Friday, 30th June. Sporting clubs and organisations wanting to learn how to make a standout application, Council’s grants officers will be hosting a workshop, providing one-on-one assistance on Wednesday, 21st June from 12.30 to 1.30pm at the Parkes Library. To reserve a spot call 6861 2398. Lunch will be provided. For more information about the Northparkes Sports Grants visit www.parkes. nsw.gov.au or contact the Council’s Grants Officers on 6861 2398.
The Breast Screen Van will be at the
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Applications for the final round of the Northparkes Mines sports grants close 30th June.
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QUESTION of the week
What do you love about the Parkes Picnic Races?
Rachael Sladden: I love the fashion and being able to catch up with a lot of people.
Grant Gaut and Emily Dean: This is Grant’s first time at the races, but I love the food and the drinks!
Tim, Luke, Jade and Sheree Chellas: We love dressing up, the food and drinks - we just love all of it!
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Just a Short Drive to
Wellington
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The Mallee Hen’s Nest is driven by a hate of waste and love of repurchasing. It has been open for 18 months and has declared war on waste selling second-hand furniture and pre-loved clothing. “The name is what our mother used to call our cubby house 120 miles west of Bourke where I grew up – a mallee hen’s nest is always pretty random and thrown together,” says owner Libby. “We want to create a harmonious space with good quality, quirky and well made pieces at reasonable prices.”
Opening early July, Jespresso Coffee is a wholesale coffee supplier with passion based in Wellington. They will offer a range of different services including coffee cart hire, barista courses and training, catering, servicing and spare parts. “We pride ourselves on our outstanding service and quality products.” Their signature little coffee cart has been doing the rounds making good coffee, and will be on site before the opening brewing their signature blend, Lily’s Blend.
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Sisters Beth and Jo decided to create The Flower Makerie last year after tragic family losses. Their driving force is to get into life and live it, as life is too short. “We love community and bringing people together.” The Flower Makerie is a florist, homewares and gift shop in Wellington NSW. “We sell fresh flowers for all occasions. Our giftware range includes hampers for any occasions, unique garden wares, Josephine Candles, cushions, homewares, hand and body products and artwork for your home.” They describe their style as industrial eclectic with a luxe influence. The store is a new venture for the sisters and as they are passionate and creative, it allows them to combine their love of flowers and styling. They also offer regular creative workshops, and cater for all floral needs, such as birthdays, sympathy and small events.
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Just a Short Drive to
Wellington Modern Weddings And Functions With A Historic Twist Sitting sentinel and gazing majestically over the historic village of Wellington is Hermitage Hill Country Retreat and Function Centre, a boutique accommodation and function centre. Wayne and Julie Shepherd are the new managers and inspired by the breathtaking views of the property and its history, their aim is to bring it back to life. In 1904, Wellington was a flourishing town that expressed its confidence in the magnificent hospital it built for the townspeople. Constructed in the highly detailed Queen Ann style, no expense was spared with beautiful detail throughout the building. Today, the old hospital beds have been wheeled out and a glamorous makeover has turned it into a grand boutique accommodation, function centre and restaurant. The accommodation options include the Duke and Duchess Suite (Blue Stone
cottage) decorated in an English colonial style with four-poster king sized beds and elegant bathrooms. The building is made from locally quarried blue stone in craftsmanship to be admired. Relax and take in the views of the valley or watch the sun rise on the expansive verandah - perfect for a wedding night or a romantic getaway. The guest house has 13 individual suites which have been completely remodelled featuring air conditioned comfort, large guest lounge, swimming pool and spectacular views. The guest house is the perfect setting for groups. The Store Cottage is a stand alone twobedroom cottage, perfect for a family or friends travelling together. It has a federation style bathroom with a cast iron bath tub. The Grange Restaurant has classic dishes with a contemporary style. Head Chef and owner Wayne provides a menu
that rotates regularly using local fresh and seasonal produce. The restaurant is fully licensed with an extensive wine and drinks list. It is open to inhouse guests and the public nightly from 6pm. Bookings essential by phoning 6845 4469.
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Aim To Reduce Waste To Landfill The upgrade to the Parkes Waste Facility is nearing completion with a new waste management system to be introduced. The new system will include the implementation of waste disposal charges for domestic waste loads starting 1st August ranging from $3 to $34. Chair of the Waste Facilities Committee, Councillor Alan Ward said: “With more waste than ever being produced, Council recognised the need to upgrade the site to deliver positive public health, and environmental and economic outcomes for our community”. The upgrade includes an undercover drop-off area with well sign-posted directions and bitumen sealed roads, as well as
a new custom built gatehouse and weighbridge. “Staff will be available on site to provide face-to-face advice on how to best sort and dispose of materials in order to minimise waste charges,” Alan said. There will be no charge for recyclable items. Steven Campbell, Parkes Council’s Director Planning & Environment said research had shown that charges did not increase illegal dumping. He added though that the public should report any dumping to Council. “We will investigate to find evidence, clean up and take measures to prevent any further dumping in that area. It is an issue that needs to be addressed quickly.”
He said Council worked with the Environment Protection Authority’s Regional Illegal Dumping (RID) squads. The aim of the new system is to reduce the amount of waste that ends up in landfill and improve the waste diversion rate by reducing, reusing and recycling more efficiently and sustainably that will extend the life of the facility. Steven said the more waste that could be diverted and recycled, the better were the chances Council would not have to resort to introducing a levy on waste as metropolitan and coastal councils have started doing. Download the Waste Disposal Guide from www.parkes.nsw.gov.au
Just a Short Drive to
Wellington Bicentenary For Wellington This Year
Family Friendly Hotel Play areas for Children 16 room renovated accommodation with air-con & TV “The Duke” 50 seat restaurant Fresh Lunches & Dinners Wednesday to Sunday Ph 6845 1619 • 56 - 60 Swift St “The Wello”
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Most people probably think caves and Lake Burrendong when the town of Wellington comes to mind, but with a population of 8,850 our neighbour has many other interesting items on its menu for visitors. The town celebrates its bicentenary this year as it is 200 years since John Oxley first crossed into a beautiful glen he named Wellington after the Iron Duke of Wellington who had defeated Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo two years before. Only 110km from Parkes, the second convict settlement over the Blue Mountains was an important point on the Cobb & Co Trail. You can explore the town’s history with a self-guided walk or guided tour. The Oxley Museum contains a wide range of memorabilia including a replica period classroom from the Windora Bush School circa 1851. If you need a nature fix, the Mt Arthur Reserve of 2,100 hectares has six marked walking trails ranging from 30 minutes to a half day trek. There are also parks and gardens to explore with the Burrendong Botanic Garden and Arboretum a nature lover’s paradise. Fern gully is a man-made rainforest situated beneath an enormous suspended, thatched canopy. In the heart of the town is Cameron Park where you can have a picnic and dare to cross the unique suspension bridge over the Bell River. If you have not been to the caves and phosphate mine, you will be amazed by the 15m high crystal formation in the Cathedral Cave, while you can find out what miners were up to 100 years ago on the phosphate and fossils tour. Wellington is surrounded by rural villages, each with its own history and experiences. Geurie boasts Australia’s biggest Fuzzy Box tree. Mumbil has the famous Black Wattle Fair and the unique ChuckAkubra competition. Stuart Town was originally known as Ironbark and was made famous by the Banjo Patterson poem, The Man from Ironbark. You can also go gold panning in creeks on the village common. It’s worth taking a drive to Wellington to explore its treasures.
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Parkes Has A Spark To It The NSW Minister for Tourism and Major Events flew into Parkes last Friday to look at plans for the further development of the airport. Minister Adam Marshall said the plans to extend the apron and develop the business park at a cost of $3 million starting in September would mean a huge economic boost and opportunity for future growth at the Parkes airport. “With the development of the Bankstown airport in Sydney, all those businesses forced to move will be looking for other locations. Parkes is perfectly positioned with plenty of land, good infrastructure and communications technology.”
The minister heaped praise on Parkes saying it is a vibrant place with a spark to it. “You know what you are and where you are going. Parkes is not just talking the talk, but also walking the walk with worldclass facilities. When asked about Council’s pitch to Amazon to establish its fulfilment centre in Parkes, Adam said it was a terrific idea. “There is no reason why it could not be done here.” Parkes Shire Council’s Director of Works and Services, Ben Howard said there was a big demand for more hangar space at the airport and six new lots would be developed in the first stage.
Minister for Tourism and Major Events, Adam Marshall (second right) was given a special Elvis welcome at the Parkes Airport last Friday by (L-R) Deputy Mayor Barbara Newton, Mayor Ken Keith and Parkes Elvis Festival Director, Cathy Treasure.
. . . s g n i n Happe A TRIBUTE TO DORIS DAY...
Country music queen and six time CMAA Golden Guiter winner, Australian singer/ songwriter Melinda Schneider steps back in time to pay homage to one of her musical heroes, Doris Day. Melinda’s love affair with Doris began, when in childhood she laid eyes on Calamity Jane, Doris Day’s 1953 film tour de force, and was smitten by all she saw. “She was such a huge talent, a triple threat as they say – she could sing, dance and act. I thought then she was the best of everything a woman can be and when I grew up I wanted to be just like her,”said Melinda. Melinda does Doris will be at the Parkes Services Club on Friday, 18th August. Tickets online at www.parkesservicesclub.com.au or call 6862 1966.
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Living and Lifestyle A Big Weekend Of Fluffing
13 Saleyards Rd, Parkes 2870 Tel (02) 6862 2545
Tomorrow we have some very special VIP guests visiting our store. TV stars and Brand Ambassadors for Furniture One, Ayden and Jess are visiting the Central West for two special reasons. Firstly, they will make their in store appearance in Parkes, but the second event brought them all the way from the Gold Coast. Furniture One ran a nationwide competition offering the winner a $10,000 room makeover and a barbeque with Ayden and Jess and 12 of their family and friends. The lucky winners come from Dubbo, and as we are the nearest Furniture One store, I had the pleasure of organising the logistics of the day. The truck will be loaded with all the goodies that Jess has selected and we will arrive in Dubbo tomorrow for an afternoon of fluffing! Once the room is complete we will be continuing on to the family barbeque and media commitments with the Dubbo press. The lucky couple were so excited and I can’t wait to see the smile on their faces when we have worked some magic in their room. They beat a huge
array of entrants that came from all over the Eastern States of the country. I will feature the final results in the next column and on Facebook. To give you a sneak peek of the pieces Jess has selected. We are going for a peaceful, relaxing and tranquil feel for this busy couple’s bedroom to give them a sanctuary from the outside world. They will be enjoying a new AH Beard king size mattress and a beautiful upholstered bed with underbed storage. Large chests and a huge tallboy will complete the look. Two lovely lamps and a plethora of bedding, quilts, pillows and cushions will add extra luxury and style to the room. By Karen Creith
Some of the items that will be used in the make over.
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$1,000 or $500 Joe Huges is saving the brumbies, and giving everyone the chance to save one of their own.
How To Train Your Brumby
Skiing isn’t the only thing winter brings to the Snowy Mountains; the colder weather also heralds the start of brumby season. It’s a bleak environment for horses; with little feed on the ground most are in a pitiful condition, many perish. National Parks runs a passive trapping program through winter to reduce the feral horse population; it is seen as preferable alternative to culling. While a handful of foals and yearlings are saved by rescue organisations, the older mares and stallions were inevitably sent to slaughter because no one would take them on. Until now. A family from Cobar have set out to save the Kosciusko brumbies. Joe Hughes, along with his wife Mel and their four kids, take all the surplus brumbies in a bid to rehome them. They truck them from the holding pens in Tumut to their homestead in the heart of New South Wales. The mares are spelled in the back paddock to give them the opportunity to foal, and the stallions are gelded by a team of veterinarians. The ultimate goal is to train them for new homes. The Hughes’ offer a week-long clinic to show new owners how to train their own brumby; not only giving the horse a second chance at life, but also teaching the owner Joe’s incredible training methods. It might sound like a rugged cowboy experience full of lassos and bucking broncos, but in practice it’s more like “How To Train Your Dragon” - only with brumbies. Joe’s training technique is as simple as it is spectacular. In just a matter of minutes he can tame an untouched horse using nothing but the clap of his hands and an averted gaze. In a matter of hours a brumby could be ridden around the yard, or stand calmly while someone slides off its rump.
of Shopping Dollars or an in-home consult with Karen Creith just by coming and saying hi to
Ayden and Jess.
One of the first brumbies he trained is now a kids’ pony. Kosi is a pony club chamHUGE SAVINGS STOREWIDE pion, winning ribbons just months after coming out of the Snowys. “Brumbies are such quality horses,” Joe said. “They’re physically hardy, but also so smart, and so trainable.” While the horses are undoubtedly maJoe is not the only horse trainer working to jestic, the real magic is in Joe’s innovative save the brumbies, but what sets him apart groundwork. The method, which he has is the effectiveness of his 4BP method, the dubbed 4BP (for Brumby Protection), is the generosity with which he shares his knowlproduct of his life-long horsemanship exedge, but most of all it is his willingness to perience; as a young boy on a station he take all the mature brumbies, saving them had to train his own horses, but he lacked from slaughter by training them for homes. the physical strength to dominate them. He offers a win-win for the hotly debated His solution was to develop a technique environmental management of the parks. based on understanding, trust and respect. As Joe puts it: it’s saving our environment His technique is so easy that even novice through saving our heritage. handlers can train a brumby. For more information or to register for a I was lucky enough to be one of them. clinic visit 4BPhorses.com or find them on Over five days Joe and his 18 year-old Facebook. daughter, Lauren, coached me through the By Raen Fraser process of training my own brumby mare. First I taught her to look at me, then how to trust me and finally how to carry me. By the end of the week my previously untouched brumby mare was under saddle and stopping on voice commands. But for me the most incredible thing was developing a bond with a ‘wild’ horse in a matter Lauren Hughes teaches Raen Fraser how to back a brumby. of hours.
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LET’S Play
Minecraft is a creative block game. In creative mode you have unlimited resources and blocks, plus you can fly and mobs won’t hurt you. In survival mode you have to build with limited resources and blocks, while mobs will kill you and you have to survive through the night. There are also online servers where you can play mini games and fractions, which are fun for the whole family. What I like the most about the game is what other people do with Minecraft. For instance you can have a building competition, and if you have two people on your team, imagine what you could build and how awesome it could be. I hope you have as much fun playing Minecraft as I do! By Adam Barnard (9)
BLOCK Party
TOPICAL Trivia
Parkes Furniture One is holding its very own Block Party tomorrow from 10am to 1pm with TV stars Ayden and Jess! Three sensational prizes are up for grabs, as well as a free sausage sizzle and coffee cart. Come on and join the party!
The Queen’s Birthday is celebrated across most of Australia with a public holiday on the second Monday in June. What is Queen Elizabeth’s actual birthday?
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a)
21st April
b)
3rd June
c)
27th September
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EXQUISITELY FRAGMENTED LICY BE - BEAUTIFULLY BROKEN Beautifully Broken is the album from Perth rapper Licy Be. It is filled with tracks that evokes emotions of well-being. Licy has been writing poetry from an early age, this has evolved into a natural talent for rapping. Using her incredible talent to keep a focus on mental health, Beautifully Broken contains positive messages that have seen Licy recognised as an artist on a mission keeping a positive spotlight on mental illness and suicide prevention. Licy has collaborated with a number of talented artists on Beautifully Broken with contributions from Tiri Boy, Melinda Watts, Beckii Jane and Jasmine Le’Shea to name a few. Beautifully Broken is without a doubt a must have!
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CLASSIFIEDS PARKES PHYSIOTHERAPY Linda Reilly APA Titled Sports Physiotherapist 25 Clarinda Street Parkes Ph: 6862 5005 1 day First Aid + CPR + Childcare + Advanced First Aid Book online www.assurance.training For Sale Jetstream spray unit with 20 meter boom ground driven 2000 litre $16,000 GST included. Contact 0428 650 675 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 Bloke Jake Adams How long have you lived in Parkes and what do you like about living here? I’ve been in Parkes for about five years. I’m originally Mexican – from south of the border in Geelong. I love the family atmosphere. I have a young family and the kids can play in the street. It’s been such a welcoming community. Where do you work and what do you enjoy about your work? I work at Onnies Coffee. I love my customer base, I really enjoy everyone who comes through. Of course, I also love making coffee. What do you do to unwind after work or on weekends? I love a full-bodied shiraz. I also play AFL for a team in Orange, and I try to go surfing at least once a quarter. What are you really good at? I’m really good at cooking. I love cooking for my family and friends. I’m pretty good at football too, and talking rubbish. If you could have a super power, what would it be? Teleporting, for sure. I’d teleport to the beach, or into a bank vault. There’s no way I’d be a hero if I had powers. What is your pet hate? Incorrect English. I’m constantly correcting people in my head. Also people who eat with their mouth open.
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Tell us about your best holiday ever. It’s got to be Vietnam or Laos. We went tubing down a river in Laos. You get a tube at a little village and then sail down the river past all these bars, and they’d all throw you a rope and pull you in. There was a big party at the end too. It’s not just about the beer though, just floating along the river was really fun.
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Ankle Sprains Lateral ligament sprains of the ankle are one of the most common sports injuries and because they are so common they are often managed too casually and many go untreated. From a clinical point of view the problem with a lateral ligament sprain of the ankle is that they have a very high incidence of recurrence. Gribble et al, 2016, Attenborough et al, 2015 and Tanen et al, 2014 (references can be supplied upon request), found 30-50% of the athletic population and 20% of the general population will go on to suffer from chronic ankle symptoms. These symptoms are often referred to as chronic ankle instability and include pain, swelling, laxity and instability. The contributing factors to the development of chronic ankle instability include; Not seeking medical attention for the primary lateral ankle sprain and return to sport when pain has decreased but function has not been fully restored. The absence of pain does not mean that you are ready to return to sport. Decreases in strength, range of movement, proprioception and balance need to be restored. Doherty et al, 2016 found that exercise therapy when performed in high doses (5 x 30 mins per week for 6 weeks) reduced the chances of recurrent lateral ligament sprains in the ankle by 42% and bracing/taping reduced the risk by 62%. It is currently recommended that you brace or tape your ankle for every game and training session for at least 6 weeks. The decision to return to sport after a lateral ligament sprain should be based on strength, balance and hop tests rather than time or absence of pain. For the fitness of you Linda Reilly
Linda Reilly
B.APP.Sc(PHTY),M.HLTH.Sc(PHTY),M.A.P.A.
APA Titled Sports Physiotherapist 27 Clarinda St, Parkes NSW 2870 Telephone: 02 6862 5005
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WHAT’S On 17 Jun 17 Jun 17 Jun 21 Jun At the World Health & Safety Day at the Parkes Solar Farm on Tuesday were (L-R) Damian Brandon (senior HSE coordinator Bouygues Construction), Nigel Smith (guest speaker) and Anthony Gollan (HSE superintendent SCEE).
Solar Farm Safety A Priority
The Parkes Solar Farm stopped work on Tuesday to join approximately 50,000 Bouygues Construction employees, temporary workers and subcontractors around the world for the company’s annual health and safety day. Guest speaker Nigel Smith, representing icare and the Australian Paralympic Committee, related his story of when he worked in Newcastle and got caught in a chain conveyor at the age of 25 and lost a leg as a result. It brought a dramatic change in his life - as a very active and keen sportsperson before the accident, he became angry and felt sorry for himself after the accident. He eventually started playing social volleyball and in 2000 he represented Australia at the Paralympics in Australia. “Words don’t come easy to express what I felt. It was one of the proudest moments of my life representing my country in my country. It was just the most phenomenal experience.” Nigel’s message was that workers should always be looking out for each other, as the impact of a major injury on your own life and others around you, is very hard to deal with. He said even someone who had just witnessed an accident could be severely affected. Wiradjuri elder Rob Clegg who did the welcome to country, had the same message for the 70 odd workers saying family always comes first, and “at work your fellow workers are your family”. “In the Wiradjuri culture we take care of self and others, we have been here for thousands of years and we are still healthy.”
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Block Party at Furniture One with VIP guests and TV stars Ayden and Jess. They will be in store from 10am – 1pm. Big prizes to be won, free sausage sizzle and coffee cart. Markets in the carpark of the Parkes Railway Bowling Club 10am – 2pm.
All Things Handbags at the St George’s Church Hall $6 entry. If you wish to display your handbag, bring it between 9 and 10am on 17th June. Contact Norma on 6862 2880 or 0409 622 888. CWA Nepalese Night with meal and speakers at the Uniting Church Hall at 6pm. Dementia and palliative care information sessions at the Little Theatre from 11am – 1pm and 5:30 – 7:30pm. Register online at http://profile.eventarc.com/profile/PEPANSW Aboriginal Youth Workshop at the Coventry Hall in Forbes. Contact Katherine Milgate on 6887 4409 or email Katherine.milgate3@det.nsw.edu.au Northparkes Sports Grants Workshop with one-on-one assistance at the Parkes Library from 12:30 – 1:30pm. Western Plains Cultural Centre in Dubbo Handmade Art Markets from 10am. Arhritis & Osteoporosis NSW Parkes Support Group meeting at the AOG Church Hall, 7 Reeves Ave at 10am with speaker Dr Chris Carroll. Gold coin donation. Contact Sandra on 6863 4904. The Parkes Branch of the Red Cross offers a plate of homemade slices and cakes, sandwiches and tea or coffee for $5 every Friday from 10am to 3pm. The Parkes Camera Club meets every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7.00pm at the Parkes Neighbourhood Central, corner of Bushman and Currajong Streets. Contact email address cameraclubparkes@gmail.com 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. 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.
Topical Trivia answer: a) Queen Elizabeth was born on 21st April 1926.
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Ian and Karen Wade-Parker took part in the Most Stylish Couple category of the Fashions on the Field at the Parkes Picnic Races.
Emily Mcquie was the winner of the teenager category in the Fashions on the Field at the Parkes Picnic Races.
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A Musical Adventure For Young Parkes Musicians
Friday 16th June 10:30am Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales 1:00pm Snatched 2:45pm A Dog's Purpose 4:40pm Snatched 6:30pm Denial 8:35pm Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales Saturday 17th June 10:30am Beauty and the Beast 1:00pm A Dog's Purpose 2:55pm Snatched 4:40pm Denial 6:45pm Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales 9:10pm Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Sunday 18th June 10:30am The Boss Baby 12:20pm Snatched 2:05pm Denial 4:20pm Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales 6:50pm Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Monday 19th June 10:00am A Dog's Purpose 11:55am Going in Style 1:40pm Denial 3:40pm Snatched 5:20pm Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales 7:40pm Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Tuesday 20th June 10:00am Snatched 11:45pm Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 2:15pm Denial 4:20pm Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales 6:40pm Snatched 8:20pm A Dog's Purpose Wednesday 21st June 10:00am Snatched 11:40am The Fate of the Furious 2:10pm Denial 4:10pm Snatched 5:55pm Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales 8:15pm Denial SESSIONS & TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
More than ten Parkes members of the Mitchell Conservatorium’s Lachlan Regional Orchestra embarked on a musical adventure with the Sydney Youth Orchestra (SYO) in Dubbo recenlty. It was an adventure designed to encourage, challenge and grow the local musicians. Members attended workshops with the Peter Seymour Orchestra and the Sydney Youth Orchestra Wind Ensemble, which are two branches of the SYO over two days. They worked on performance pieces with the SYO members. The end result was a combined concert with the SYO to treat the audience with a performance that was exciting and filled with enjoyment – both for the audience and the orchestras. This event was not just valuable for the chance it provided for participants to perform with SYO kids, but more importantly, it was a wonderful opportunity to grow in the skills necessary for playing together with other musicians. Playing in groups such as the Lachlan Regional Orchestra, the Parkes Shire Band and the Forbes Shire Band gives young musicians the chance to develop maturity in areas such as: • Listening to the other members of the group and learning to play in time with them. • Companionship and the encouragement of collaborating with those playing at a similar level as themselves. • Combining tone, pitch, dynamics and precision through working together and responding to cues and direction from the conductor to make many sounds become one unified and wonderfully textured sound. It was a fantastic weekend and all who went, came away with much more knowledge and skill. Thank you to the Sydney Youth Orchestra for making this event possible! For more information on the Mitchell Conservatorium’s Lachlan Regional Orchestra, contact James Whalan at james.whalan@ mitchellconservatorium.edu.au By Pam Parkin
The young musicians who went to Dubbo to play with the SYO were (L-R) Eliza Kelly, Antonella McFadyen, Isabella McFadyen, Graciella McFadyen, Simeon Kelly, Heidi Parkin, Matthias Kelly, Reuben Kelly and Luka Parkin.
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WHAT’S ON @ The Library REFUGEE WEEK 2017 DOCUMENTARY SCREENING
Thursday, 22nd June 2017, 5.30 - 6.30pm Screening of the documentary “Cast from the Storm”. It tells the tender story of a group of teenage refugees who share their extraordinary stories when they join Treehouse Theatre, an after-school theatre group.
TRUNDLE POP-UP BOOK CLUB
Thursday, 20th July at 2pm Afternoon tea and discussion Join Debbie for Trundle Library’s first ever pop-up book club! The book is The Grass Castle by Karen Viggers. Pick up your book from Trundle Library today.
LAZY LIONS LOUNGING IN THE LIBRARY
20 June to 20 July An exhibition of limited edition prints of illustrations from well-known Australian children`s picture books - showcasing a range of illustration styles, media and techniques. Books featured include: A Bird in the Hand! Bob Graham A Retrospective; ANZAC Illustrated; Chester & Gil - Life is what you make it!; Kids Antarctic Art Project: A creative collaboration by Alison Lester; Running with the Horses and The Many Story Treehouse.
SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN FAIRIES vs DINOSAURS! Tuesday, 4th July and 11th July 10.30am - 12 noon Let your imagination run wild and design and create your very own fairy or dinosaur miniature garden! Ages 5 - 7 (must be enrolled at school). PAINT BY MUSIC Wednesday, 5th July and 12th July 10.30am -12 noon Grab a paint brush, turn up the music and see how different styles of music affect your art! Age 8 and over iSPY, iPAD, iPRINT! Thursday, 6th July and 13th July 10.30 -12 noon Use an iPad to go on a scavenger hunt with a twist and solve a mystery. Will you be able to discover the link that groups the items? Can the link you create remain hidden from the others? Age 8 and over. Bookings required in person at Parkes Library. Cost $2. Wear old clothes, bring your drink bottle and library card.
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PARKES SPORT Netball News Parkes netball will be holding its monthly meeting on Monday, 19th June at the Parkes Services Club at 7pm. Each team is to send a representative for one bonus competition point. Results Round 5 Division 1 Emeralds 26 def Saphires 25 (Most Consistent: Monique Morgan and Libby Pepper) U12s Reps 24 def Diamonds 21 (Most Consistent: Emily McGinnes and Hannah Martyn) Division 2 Stars 6 def Gitters 4 (Most Consistent: Emilia Takiari and Brienna Brown) Super 8s Magics 18 def Rockettes 4 (Most Consistent Mhairi Whllie and Lucy MacGregor) Twinkles 15 def Hot Shots 6 (Most Consistent Sienna Barber and Sophie Laing) DOUBLE CHAMP… Ladies and Handiskins winner Glynis Conroy, with men’s winner Tim Baker and Sue Holman. Both Holman and Baker celebrated birdies on the 15th hole which resulted in them having scores equal to an Eagle (5 points).
Baker And Conroy Shine
Victories by Tim Baker and Glynis Conroy were some of the highlights of a day of fun filled golf last Saturday. Tim won the Denis Howard-sponsored 18 hole Stableford for men, while Glynis not only won the Ladies 18 Hole Club-sponsored Stableford, but was also victorious in the second round of the Handiskins qualification. In the men’s premier event Tim not only surprised himself, but he dented the reputations of his fellow playing partners Peter Dixon, Robert Hey and Mark Kelly when he fired a brilliant 38 points to win the prestigious Cooke Cup. He was just one point clear of runner-up Anthony Riach. Ball winners from the competition went to 37 Laurie Wakefield, 36 Justin Sutton, Peter Boschman, Tim Burke and Peter Bristol, 35 Rod Luyt, Ron Hetherington, Mark Kelly,
Brian Hogan Snr and Col Barker. In the ladies competition Glynis Conroy and Sue Holman shared the limelight as Conroy relied on Holman to gain victory after recording 39 points. Conroy was also one of a good contingent of ladies who contested the second qualifying round of the Handiskins Championship. The other highlight from the round was the performance of Sue Holman in the nearest the pin awards as she not only took out the Parkes Services Club-sponsored 11th hole for consecutive weeks, but she managed to add the Railway Hotel 15th hole to her collection. Other nearest the pin victories saw Cathy Kelly take out the Lyn Rogan-sponsored 1st hole, Lorraine Maxwell the Parkes Pharmacy 4th hole and Glynis Conroy the Telescope Tyres & Batteries 6th hole.
Parkes Women’s Bowling Beautiful weather conditions saw several members play bowls. In a triples game Isabel Svendsen, Flo Riseborough and Gwenda Carty defeated Merilyn Rodgers, Rosemary Mitchell and Robyn Morgan. Eileen Bradley, Margaret Hawken and Betsy Johnstone defeated Chris Curteis, Valmai Westcott and Joan Simpson. Hilda McPherson and Rhona Went defeated Minnie Riordan and Audrey Jones. Di Greenhalgh and Brenda Davies defeated Di Howell and Francis Charlton. Next week teams will play in the CWD Fours to be held at Cowra. The Trading Table was a great success and many prizes were won. Raffle winner was Gwenda Carty. Winners for the day were Eileen, Margaret and Betsy. Runnersup were Merilyn, Rosemary and Robyn. The Minor Pairs will close June 20th. The AGM will be held 11th July at 1.30pm. By Rosemary Mitchell
Successful Dragonboat Season The Forbes Dragonboat Club had a very successful and busy season with regional and state championship representation and some outstanding performances by club members competing at several regattas. The Mulwala challenge with a team paddle of over 20km was described by several members as an event not to be missed The club coach Carmen Stephens has been an outstanding find this year. Her ability to train and coach the team in all the required technique and skill is great. The club is very grateful for the sweeps Neil Stephens, Kathryn Sweeney and Bill
Thomas. Without these accredited sweeps the club would be unable to operate. It’s also good to see Michael Green and Chris Favell having a go at sweeping. The club’s annual general meeting is on 6th July at 6:30pm at the Forbes Sports & Recreation club. If you are interested in dragon boating and would like to come and try, go to Facebook or the website. Serious training will resume in August in preparation for the next season’s regattas and the Kalari–Lachlan River Arts Festival in September. By Chris Sweeney
The No 2 Pennant team went to the Regional playoffs in Dubbo and defeated Gulgong, but went down to Dubbo City. Liz Byrne scored two points on the last end to win her game 22-20 in a great game to watch. Pictured are (L – R) Pat Cooney, Betsy Johnstone, Rhona Went, Rosemary Mitchell, Liz Byrne, Elaine Miller, Robyn Morgan and Maree Grant.
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On duty at the races. Officers Richard King and Daniel Greef.
Ann Olson and Cheryl Newsom.
Matthew and Michelle Burkitt.
Poss Kelly, Karen Creith and John Creith brought plenty of style to the Parkes Picnic Races.
Mark Olson, Ann Fincher and Parkes Mayor Ken Keith.
The Rawsthorne family made a beautiful picture. They are Daniel, Rebecca, Alexander and Claire.
Corey Thompson, David Thompson, Rhys Thompson and Ben Golby are frequent attendees at the Parkes Picnic Races.
If you have any photos from a special event, please send them to editor@parkesphoenix.com.au
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