The Parkes Phoenix Issue 36

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BRAND NEW… Minister for Emergency Services, David Elliott (far left) and the SES Director of Strategy, Planning and Innovation, Scott Bridgement (far right) with the Parkes SES staff and volunteers with the new SES rescue truck.

Christmas Comes Early For SES And RFS

State MP David Elliot wore several different ministerial hats when he visited Parkes on Wednesday, making a number of announcements from his Emergency Services portfolio.

This was the Minister’s third visit this year. He came to offer support during the Forbes floods, then returned to survey the damage caused by the Parkes storm two weeks ago. This week David came under happier circumstances, making funding announcements and expressing his gratitude to the selfless helpers in our community.

The minister joined the Parkes SES staff and volunteers over a lunch, before he officially announced an $8,000 equipment grant, as well as the arrival of a new SES rescue truck.

The $213,375 truck will make the SES work more efficient and safer. The truck’s features include seven specialty lockers

with streamlined storage and lighting, ergonomic ladder access on the roof, an inbuilt generator and water tank, and a remote-controlled light-post. The truck’s impressively engineered features make it easier to access equipment and mobilise the crew.

Wednesday also saw the official handover of a brand new Rural Fire Service vehicle. The $310,000 truck boasts improved fire-safety features. The cabin is equipped with safety curtains and fire blankets. Retardant spray has been applied to the wheels to prevent them from igniting, and the cabin features monitors and joy-stick capability for remote operation of sprays. Rural Fire Service Superintendent Ken Neville says the new truck will give the crew a better chance if they’re caught in a fire.

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

MAYORAL NOTES This week we welcomed NSW Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, The Hon David Elliott who was in town to trial a new interactive learning experience at Parkes Memorial Hill.

Parkes Memorial Hill Rejuvenation Incorporated received $2,000 from the State Government to develop interpretative content to link to Quick Response (QR) Codes located around the site. The QR Codes will link to Council’s website, providing residents and visitors more information about the site.

Development of the website content and installation of the QR codes will take place in the coming months.

Council invites residents who participated in the NSW Solar Bonus Scheme to attend an Energy Opportunity Workshop in the Parkes Shire Council Coventry Room on Monday, 14th November at 5.30pm. With the scheme closing at the end of the year, the workshop will inform customers about what you need to do in the lead up to the closure and the important steps you need to take to get the best out of your renewable energy system. For more information, contact Council’s Environment and Sustainability Coordinator on 6861 2343.

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day, 15th November. The five-week program offers adults a chance to learn the skill at their own pace, with the lessons tailored specifically for adults. Enrolment forms are available from Council’s website and closes next Friday.

Remember to get social during the Colour Parkes campaign. Share your favourite images of our Shire on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. Use the hashtag #ColourParkes and tag @ParkesTourism to stand a chance to win a prize package.

Enjoy your weekend.

Yours Faithfully Cr Ken Keith OAM Mayor of Parkes Shire

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Prime yearling heifers up to 440kg

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Heavy Steers over 500kgs

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Heavy Heifers over 500kg

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Cows - 3 score

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Letter to the Editor I believe it is wise to take the time to write to the people of the Orange Electorate making it very clear why I see the importance of standing up here and now for my principles, my country values and the people of this region.

The catalyst for my decision to stand as an Independent, apart from the many people who approached me to do so, was the proposed ban against the greyhound industry.

I believe the values of democracy in country areas in New South Wales are being eroded and this is our opportunity to voice our concerns not only over the greyhounds but other issues that are important to us such as Forced Amalgamations which this Coalition promised would never take place. I do not believe in Forced Amalgamations as I believe that country people have the right to participate in the decision making process of issues surrounding the future of our regional towns and villages.

I will also work hard to close the gap of inequity in funding for rural roads and transport infrastructure. There is also parking at the Orange Health Service, TAFE and its cutbacks, and a respite centre for Forbes and other issues for which I am prepared to fight. I have also been working very hard to find investors to bring an export abattoir to Forbes as this could create 800 jobs for the area.

We need a member who is going to listen to the real issues of real people and who will stand up for the values of country people. I am a businessman of 36 years, a farmer, a family man and someone who empathises with the issues that you face as country people. Send this government the message that country people will fight for their rights and Vote 1 Munro for strong representation in Parliament.

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QUESTION of the week crowded shopping centres? Visit Canowindra on 26th November from 3 – 7pm and enjoy a friendly, relaxed shopping atmosphere with live music, while the kids can get their faces painted and take a photo with Santa. Canowindra business owner Liz Mitchell said the aim of the event was to remind people how much variety is available in Canowindra, and to challenge shoppers to think about shopping locally before going online or out of town.

Actor Jack Martin (left) in a recreated portrait of the real Ben Hall (right).

Win A Double Pass: The world premiere of The Legend of Ben Hall will be shown on 12th November at the Forbes Showgrounds. In attendance will be the Director Matthew Holmes (Twin Rivers) and actors Jack Martin (feature film debut), Jamie Coffa (TV’s Gallipoli, The Lucifer King) and William Lee (feature film debut). You can win a general admission double pass for the premiere. Enter online at www.parkesphoenix.com.au and go to What’s Hot. Make sure to be in the draw by entering by 3pm on Thursday, 10th November.

Long lunch by the lake: Come and enjoy a two course lunch to help raise funds for a mobile Physio Touch machine for Forbes and Parkes Hospitals on Sunday, 13th November in Lions Park, Forbes at 12:30pm. The guest speaker is Dianne Green, McGrath Breast Cancer Nurse.

Plenty of tickets still available at $80 per person including a gourmet BBQ and dessert provided by Peter Ashcroft, beer, wine and soft drinks, as well as entertainment

by Adam Enslow. Bookings close on 9th November. Contact debbie@roylances. com.au.

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Exercise equipment: Parkes Shire residents will soon be able to access state-ofthe-art exercise equipment for free with the construction of a new outdoor multi-station gym underway at Kelly Reserve and walking paths at Bushmans Hill. Mayor Ken Keith said: “Bushmans Hill and Kelly Reserve were identified by the community as popular recreation locations. This project will enable residents to better utilise these spaces for health and fitness pursuits.”

Parkes Shire Council successfully secured $50,000 for the project from the Department of Family and Community Services. The project will further enhance and support the existing facilities at the two locations. Construction started last week, with work on the new pathways set to begin in the coming months.

THUMBS UP To whoever placed the group of mother and young emus outside the Parkes Library. Almost life size they are expertly made of wire and are displayed superbly.

THUMBS UP To the Locksmith business in Clarinda street not only for their friendly and professional service but also keeping my lost wallet safe until I returned to collect it.

What was the best thing you’ve ever won?

Karina White: I won a bottle of rum when I was 16, which I had to give to my parents because I wasn’t old enough to drink.

Ben Forrest and his wife Kat: The best thing I won was my wife, or maybe it was a chocolate frog at the Melbourne Cup when I was a kid.

Tim Somers with mate Pete Amor: The best thing I ever won would have to be Best Dressed at the Bathurst Races.

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Monumental Visit By Minister For Veterans’ Affairs As part of his whirlwind tour of Parkes on Wednesday, the Hon. David Elliott made announcements from his portfolio as the NSW Minister for Veterans’ Affairs. Councillors, Parkes Shire Library staff and school students attended Memorial Hill to hear the Minister announce a $2,000 grant from the State Government to develop content for an interactive learning experience for the site.

The history content would be accessed via Quick Response, or “QR” codes, which will be installed around the site. The QR codes are similar to barcodes, and can be scanned using a smart phone. The codes will then link to information on Council’s website, creating an interactive lesson available for visitors.

Councillors Pat Smith, George Pratt and Deputy Mayor Barbra Newton welcomed the donation, along with student representatives from Parkes High School and the Holy Family School. David reminded the school

children of the significance of war memorials. “We live so far away from the battlefields, so memorials offered relatives a place to honour the boys who didn’t come home,” he said.

David enjoyed a stroll through the Remembrance Walk Theatre of Conflicts Gardens. The symbolic gardens feature plants typical of each battlefront, and donated benches offer visitors a moment to reflect.

Landscaper Elizabeth Briton, who led the dignitaries along the path, designed the Remembrance Walk.

The Minister for Veterans Affairs has a very personal connection to his portfolio.

David had a long career in the army, and served with the peace-keeping forces in Bouganville, Papua New Guinea.

The Minister for Veteran’s Affairs also visited the Trundle War Memorial Hall on Wednesday to announce a grant for the War Memorial Hall’s restoration. The build-

ing’s foundation stone was laid 90 years ago, and throughout those years it has seen mixed fortunes. Thanks to the efforts of the very dedicated Trundle War Memorial Hall Committee, the Trundle War Memorial Hall is slowly being restored.

By Raen Fraser

NSW Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, David Elliott (middle left) with local student representatives and Parkes Shire Councillors at Memorial Hill.

RURAL ROUNDUP Market Prices Remain At Good Levels

Summer is upon us but you wouldn’t know it with the cool changes that are still coming through. The good thing the wet Spring has done is give a controlled flow of livestock into our markets. Both cattle and sheep sales have only seen one week with excessive numbers that had an adverse effect on prices.

Sheep and lambs have been able to hold reasonable rates as numbers have been on the lower side of the averages for this time of year. We have also seen the wet Spring hold off the grass seed issues this time of year.

The good finish to Spring has enabled many producers to continue to sell off lambs prior to be shorn. The question that has been put out there is “How will this extended selling season affect our numbers of shorn lambs for later in the year or early 2017?” Traditionally by this time we have seen a dramatic drop off in rates due to dryness and numbers. Earlier in the year the forward contract rates for this time were approximately $1.00/kg below current rates.

There are many factors currently affecting where our market is and where it may go.

For what it is worth, I believe lower numbers will continue to keep a firm market with only slight changes dependent on weather and supply numbers.

Cattle have seen our local numbers starting to come back as our market has eased. The market is still well above average rates. I attended a meeting in Sydney with Richard Norton, CEO of MLA. It was interesting to hear his views on where our cattle market is heading. In his opinion, the global market has signs of oversupply and price pressure but we are insulated slightly by the current low Australian herd numbers. Our current market possibly could see up to a 20% correction. It sounds like a big fall but we would still be at very good levels.

It must be said that store markets for lambs, ewes and cattle are still very strong and this may have the effect of limiting numbers as our best young replacement stock are so hard to purchase.

In conclusion, I believe we can see price corrections and still have a good year ahead for livestock.

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RURAL ROUNDUP Preventing Pesky Parasites In Working Dogs Two recent studies into the control of worms in working dogs has revealed mixed results. During the Australian Sheep Veterinarians conference recently, Dr David Jenkins from Charles Sturt University, said while farmers have made inroads into the control of parasitic disease in dogs, there’s still more work to be done in the area of parasite prevention.

“The results of these studies, which involved 1,670 dogs, are encouraging in that we’re seeing fewer cases of tapeworm in working sheep dogs. We can attribute this to palatable and relatively inexpensive commercial dry dog food, the inclusion of tapeworm control in parasite prevention products and the increased uptake in worm prevention from farmers.

“Many owners are providing their working sheep dogs with a good diet and using a parasite prevention control, which are both critical in preventing worms. This is certainly good news.”

“The not-so good news is that hookworms and whipworms in rural dogs are still common and we need farmers to work with their veterinarian to ensure they are doing all the right things to prevent this type of parasitic infection in their dog,” Dr Jenkins said.

According to the studies, dry dog food is the most commonly fed food for rural dogs. Yet despite this, many owners also feed raw meat or raw offal to their dogs, which increases the risk of parasitic infections, especially if owners do not deworm their dogs frequently enough to ensure they are adequately protected.

Due to the nature of living and working on farms, sheep dogs are at an increased risk of parasitic disease.

It appears that owners are increasingly aware of the importance of preventing parasite infections and are trying to keep them healthy. In addition to deworming and feeding safe foods this includes keeping a clean area where the dogs are kennelled and providing a pen or similar space with a concrete base for the dog, which allows for easy cleaning.

“It’s essential that owners have all the right information and that they’re acting on it. These studies really point to the fact that an ongoing conversation needs to be happening between farmers and their veterinarian to ensure dogs on farms are best protected against parasitic infections,” he said.

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RURAL ROUNDUP A.A. Blatch Will Help Harvest Run Smoothly A.A.Blatch has been an icon of the Central West farming community since 1952 and is now operated by third generation owners, Allan and Susannah Blatch.

Not only is A.A.Blatch your exclusive supplier of “Black Bearings” from NTN, the world’s finest agricultural ball bearings, it is also your official distributor of Timken-Fafnir and NSK bearings to name a few. If this is not enough, A.A.Blatch is the only place you can buy Tsubaki chain, the world’s number 1 roller chain.

This harvest, for bearings, belts, roller chain, feeder house slat chains, filters, idler pulleys, flame-hardened tooth sprockets, industrial hosing, clutch and much, much more, remember A.A.Blatch has been serving the Central West since 1952. A.A.Blatch has extended opening hours during harvest time from 7am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 7am to 12pm on Saturdays. Call them on 6862 2666 with any queries.

Stay Safe This Grain Harvest As grain harvest begins across the cropping districts of NSW, Essential Energy is reminding machinery operators to remain vigilant when working near overhead powerlines and power poles. Harvest machinery should be kept at least 3m clear from the electricity network to ensure the safety of agricultural workers. If your machinery does contact the electricity network, stay in the cabin and call Essential Energy immediately on 13 20 80.

Ostini Wool Weekly Market Update The NRI maintained its sixteen-month high this week closing at 1375, a level that has only been exceeded on three selling days in past 5 years (each of which occurred in June 2015, when the NRI peaked at 1399).

Despite the significantly larger offering that was put before the trade this week, the market held up well, with only minor adjustments recorded.

Again it was the Best and Spinners styles that received strong competition and recorded solid premiums over other types in the finer microns. A number of the finer MPG’s maintained their recent 5-year highs, while any odd pockets of weakness were limited.

Merino Skirtings were also well supported in the finer microns, with best types up to 20 cents dearer, while the MC indicator rose 29 cents for the week. However the Crossbred market had another soft week, losing 10-20 cents for most microns.

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Home Sweet Home

The progress of demolition work on the old Parkes Hospital as seen from the air.

Demolition Of Old Hospital Half Way

The prolonged period of wet weather hasn’t delayed the progress of the old Parkes hospital demolition, with the project reaching the half way mark recently.

Five out of the nine buildings have come down, with completion of the demolition well on track for mid-December.

Parkes Shire Council’s Director Engineering Services, Ben Howard said: “For the second half of the project, the contractors are transporting the building material off site to the Parkes Waste Facility for crushing.”

There has also been a minor variation to the transport management plan, with vehi-

cles now accessing the site via Ainsworth Street, rather than Rose Street.

“Once demolition is complete, site remediation will begin to prepare it for redevelopment. The remediation process will see the contractors remove all the footings and underground utilities, top dress, and seed all affected areas.”

The existing education centre and community health buildings will be retained for repurposing.

If members of the public have any concerns or would like more information, please contact Ben Howard on 6861 2333.

Karen Creith, launched her second book last Thursday night at the Parkes Services Club.

Surrounded by friends, suppliers and family Karen and John released Home Sweet Home to an enthusiastic response. This is the second book Karen has written and follows on from the success of her coffee table book, The Art of Fluffing.

The latest book is jam packed with valuable and easy to follow information that will help to eliminate stress whether you are a home decorator, renovator or a first time builder. Karen covers all the key areas of planning and selecting finishes for your home, as well as how to add the final styling touches to your home.

Karen always keeps her tips extremely simple and accurate, and for the first time, includes her own Little Black Book directory to enable you to connect with all the local contractors and stores that you will need when you are ready to start work on your project.

Karen and John combined on the book and it was obvious from their thanks to each other that they are a real team who work, live and play together. Priced at $19.99, it is perfect for the Christmas stocking of all home decorators, renovators and builders.

By Cheryl Newsom

Wiradjuri Language Film In Forbes There will be a community screening of the Wiradjuri film Yindyamarra Yambuwan at the Forbes Services Memorial Club tomorrow.

The film is based on years of conversations with Wiradjuri Elders about the way of life which is Yindyamarra. Yindyamarra is a word that is often translated as respect, however, it has multiple meanings including to give honour, to go slow and to take responsibility. It describes a field of mutual

respect that is the Wiradjuri way of life. It is spoken in Wiradjuri language with English subtitles.

The film is the creative work of Bernard Sullivan’s PhD at Charles Sturt University with the involvement of many members of the Wiradjuri community.

There will be two screenings at 12.15pm and 5.30pm with a gold coin donation to support local Wiradjuri language programs.

John and Karen Creith at the book launch.

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3 Stone Fire Sets Parkes Ablaze

The group exhibition, 3 Stone Fire; Sharing the HeARTh, kindled plenty of inspiration last weekend. Around 200 local art lovers attended Friday night’s opening celebration at the Parkes Library’s Coventry Room, with dozens more visiting over the weekend.

The exhibition was a collaboration between three local artists, Rosalie Burns from Forbes, and Parkes’ own Maralyn Nash and Jo Laurie. The trio had planned the exhibition to coincide with the Artlands Regional Arts Festival that was held in Dubbo last week as they wanted to bring the celebration of art to our community.

Margaret Jones drew on her impressive career in education to deliver a rousing opening speech that reflected the importance of art and culture in the community.

Although art is often seen as an individual pursuit, it plays an important role in bringing people together and reflecting who we are.

While many would expect an exhibition by professional artists to be a formal affair, this exhibition offered a more immersive approach to the practice. Whilst the artists’ work was displayed in the traditional sense, there was also an intentionally interactive component to the exhibition.

The community weaving project invited visitors to choose a strand from a basket of different threads and fibres and weave

it into an evolving piece on a loom, providing a symbolic representation of the notion of community. One Thousand Bells of Gratitude asked visitors to write a note of gratitude, which was then tied to a bamboo structure. Many others participated in the family art workshops. Tapping Your Roots, allowed budding artists to use clay or collage to celebrate their connection with family.

Red Bend Catholic College student Molly Cowan entertained the crowd with a live music performance, which helped to build the vibrant and joyful atmosphere that was enjoyed by the guests.

The exhibition centered on the theme of purpose through unity. It borrows from the traditional practice of using three stones to balance a cooking pot over a campfire, where the fire burns hotter in the space between the stones. The artists saw themselves as the stones, each with their own strengths and differences and the fire of creation burnt stronger between them, demonstrating the power of women working together.

Aside from raising spirits, the exhibition also raised funds. The artists collected $700, which Quota will donate to the Forbes Women’s Refuge.

Rosalie said that she was absolutely

filled with gratitude for the overwhelming response. “We were all thrilled and so happy to be able to offer a significant donation to the women’s refuge from a supportive community,” she said. The artists also acknowledge the in-kind support from the Parkes Shire Council.

The exhibition closed with a ceremony involving meditation and drum healing, which also paid tribute to the healing power of art.

Jo practices Reiki and massage, and Maralyn is a qualified art therapist.

“Art is an amazing communication tool,” Maralyn said. “It is a bridge across cultures, classes, genders and generations.”

By Raen Fraser

Artists Maralyn Nash, Jo Laurie and Rosalie Burns stand beneath the One Thousand Bells of Gratitude installation.

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Government, Local Councils, IT, Duties will include: Industrial, Mining and Traffic Control • Tele - sales and calling prospects • Handling enquires via phone, website,6061 live chat & email Phone: 02 6862 • Outbound calls to existing and new customers • Preparation of written proposals and tenders • Updating and using CRM database • Processing orders and handling documentation • Reporting to management The successful candidate will possess the following attributes: • Energetic and proactive approach to tasks • Not afraid to use the telephone • Proven skills in sales and excellent communication • Able to achieve targets and goals • Positive attitude and willingness to learn • Prepared to take on training and coaching • Polished, professional appearance • Exceptional computing skills and knowledge of CRM systems Lines: The positionService is full-time permanent, Monday – Friday, with a generous remuneration package, in a fair, friendly, supportive and enthusiastic team environment. If you are Executive, Business Support, looking for your next career opportunity and you possess Government, Localplease Councils, IT, the above attributes apply.

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Helen Magill How long have you lived in Parkes? I’ve lived in Parkes all my life.

What do you enjoy the most about living in Parkes? I love the galvanising community spirit and the freedom of country life.

What do you do for work? I am a professional tennis coach in Parkes, which I’ve been doing for 33 years, and a Coach Mentor for Tennis Australia What do you enjoy most about your work? Every day I have interaction in young people’s lives and see them grow and develop. I get most pleasure out of seeing the happy faces on children when they work hard and enjoy their time on court with me.

What makes your day? People smiling and being kind to each other - it’s not hard.

How do you like your coffee? Skim Latte Where would your dream holiday be?

Anywhere in the world with my husband and two children without mobile reception.

STAY The Night The 3.5 star Spanish Lantern Motor Inn is ideally located on the northern side of Parkes on the corner of the Newell Highway and Pioneer Street.

Under new ownership with Richard and Kerrie Whale, you will find affordable rates and pet friendly accommodation with a variety of rooms to choose from: twin share, deluxe queen room, family room with bathroom or 2-bedroom units.

Nearby attractions include the Henry Parkes Centre incorporating the Parkes Visitor Information Centre, the Pioneer Park Antique Machinery Museum, and the King’s Castle. The Spanish Lantern is just a short 25km drive to Parkes’ famous attraction, the CSIRO Radio Telescope.

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Keeping you fit for life

Hamstring Injury: Could it be Back Related?

The short answer is Yes. All hamstring injuries have some involvement either directly or indirectly from our back and nerves and how we control movement of the pelvis.

Our hamstrings attach to the bottom of our pelvis. They work to not only straighten the hip and bend the knee but to also help stabilise the pelvis. Any change in back position affects our pelvic position which in turn affects our hamstring length.

The nerves supplying our hamstrings originate in the lumbar spine. Any tightness or stiff joints in the lower back can impact on the ability of the nerves to glide and move through the hamstrings. We know muscles protect nerves, so if we have a tight nerve coming from our lower back, the hamstrings will tighten to protect this nerve. This tightness puts the muscle at risk of injury when it is working hard. The load is magnified if the hamstring is working overtime to control the pelvis when the gluteal muscles or the joints in the lumbar spine are not working efficiently.

This is why sometimes you can stretch and stretch your hammies and they just won’t loosen up. They may be protecting a tight nerve. By stretching them you are putting the nerve under strain which actually makes the muscle tighten further. In this case we need to look to the lumbar spine to free up this tight nerve.

If you suffer from hamstring tightness or recurrent hamstring injury it is important to address what is happening in your lumbar spine and pelvic control before your hamstring can completely recover.

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Collaboration Is The Key Five members of the Parkes Shire Concert Band (PSCB) will travel to Leeton this month to play at the 5th Leeton Outback Band Spectacular.

PSCB members have been attending this event since its inception.

December is fast approaching when the band will be performing at various events.

These are the Christmas Street Parade and the Christmas Carols. They will also do their usual December Saturday morning performances for shoppers.

In January the PSCB will be leading the 25th Elvis Street Parade. If any musicians out there plan to be in Parkes for this big weekend, contact Duncan Clement if you’re interested to play in the parade.

The PSCB annual community concert in September was a big success. It was the second year in a row the band invited the local Lachlan Community Orchestra (LCO), singing group Tapestry and soloist Gordon Richter on the clarinet to perform with them. The grand finale of the concert combined LCO and PSCB playing Amazing Grace with music director Duncan Clement conducting and playing the bagpipes!

Other community commitments included playing at the Christian School Spring Fete and the Classic Car Club.

If you would like to join the band, contact Duncan. Rehearsals are on Tuesdays from 7 to 9pm during school term. PSCB are keen to playout more in the community, so

Parkes Shire Band members at their rehearsal from left are Gordon Richter, Martin Bates, Brian Symonds, Paul Dawson, Rhonda Redenbach, Elly Tom, Duncan Clement, Ileerose Hayden, Gillian Hunt, Jordan Powter, Phil Redenbach and Liz MacRaild.

let them know if you have an event. Contact Duncan Clement on email duncanclement@hotmail.com or 0405 035 164.

WHAT’S On

4 Nov

11 Nov

Parkes Meet & Greet Group from 12 noon You're invited to a shared lunch - join us for fun, friendship and lots of lovely food! Please bring a small plate of food to share.

Author Mel Jacob @ Parkes Library at 6pm talking about what happened when her husband unexpectedly went to prison for two years. Confirm attendance by contacting the Library on 6861 2039.

Adult Survivors of Child Abuse Cowra Support Group @ Cowra Neighbourhood Centre at 12:30pm. Open to all survivors of any community. Please contact Pascale on 6342 1612.

Screening of Wiradjuri language film (with English subtitles), Yindyamarra Yambuwan, at the Forbes Services Memorial Club at 12:15pm and 5:30pm. The film is based on years of deep conversations with Wiradjuri Elders about the way of life which is Yindyamarra - a word that is often translated as respect. Gold coin donation.

Remembrance Day held by Parkes RSL Sub-Branch @ Cooke Park.

12 Nov

Celebrating Neurodiversity @ Parkes Leagues Club from 2:00pm to 6:00pm.

2 Dec

SAVE THE DATE The Christmas Street Parade from 5.30pm. To be part of the Parade, entries are available at the Coffee Pot in Clarinda Street. Businesses and community groups are encouraged to return the entry forms to the Coffee Pot by November 25.

SAVE THE DATE Christmas Carols in the Park @ Cooke Park from 6.30-9.30pm

4 Nov 4 Nov 5 Nov

11 Nov 12 Nov

Alzheimer’s Australia NSW Memory Van in Peak Hill at Commercial Gardens, Caswell Street from 10am to 2pm.

World Movie Premiere “The Legend of Ben Hall” @ Forbes Showgrounds. Gates Open 6.30pm. Cost: GA Adults $20; GA Children/ Concession $15; VIP (18+ only) $40. Tickets available at Sticky Tickets: www.stickytickets.com.au/44586 13 Nov Long Lunch by the Lake @ Lions Park, Junction St Forbes at 12.30pm. Two course lunch for $80pp to book email debbie@roylances.com.au 19 Nov Movie Night: All are welcome to the Little Theatre (M&D) for a movie night. 7pm Start, tickets $15 including supper. Contact Jill – parkesquota@gmail.com for more information.

20 Nov Central West Autism and Special Needs Charity Golf Day @ Parkes Golf Club from 10am. 3 person ambrose and over $2,000 in prizes.

22 Nov Parkes Prostate Cancer Awareness and Support Group: This group meetings on the 4th Tuesday of each month at the Parkes Neighbourhood Centre, on the corner of Currajong and Bushmans Streets at 7:00pm.

26 Nov Canowindra Christmas Shopping Night from 3-7pm along Gaskill St. If you would like to have a stall phone Liz Mitchell on 0427 548 891.

1-24 Dec SPARKLES Christmas in Parkes: Join Parkes in celebrating Christmas this year! Shop locally in Parkes for Christmas and soak up the festive atmosphere. Various activities for all ages are on throughout December to celebrate this joyous time of year! For further information please contact Parkes Shire Council on (02) 6861 2333, or the Parkes Chamber of Commerce on 0429 629 966.

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BE Seen

A group of friends enjoy a Melbourne Cup lunch at the Railway Hotel. From the left are Ingrid Stephenson, Marilyn Medlyn, Louise Williams, Emily Townsend, Erin Cheney, Alex Blunden, Victoria Burke, Bill Burke and Mandy Finn.

Kerry and Chris Rogers enjoy the sun in the Railway Hotel’s beer garden on Melbourne Cup Day.

Smiles all around at the Parkes Services Club. At the back are Thanda Thet, Rosemary Morris and Jennifer Calvert. In front are Julie Thornton, Vivienne Cunningham, Isabel Orange and Bev Laing.

Kylie Bell, Lilian Thomson, Elissa Gillinghan and Deb Buckley enjoy the Melbourne Cup frivolities at the Railway Hotel.

Celebrating with Karen Creith at the launch of her new book last week were from the left Megan Mortimer, Emma Williams and Kelly Curr.

Lisa Dwyer, Kelly Spedding, Katie Cheney, Brooke Lees, Sandra Tildsley and Mandy Westcott also attended the launch of Karen Creith’s book.

If you have any photos from a special event, please send them to editor@parkesphoenix.com.au

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Exceptional Neurodiversity Event In Parkes Parkes residents have a rare opportunity to listen to two internationally renowned speakers next Saturday at the Celebrating Neurodiversity event.

Chris Ulmer from Florida, USA is a special education teacher who founded Special Books by Special Kids (SBSK) wanting to share the unique talents and incredible personalities of the students in his special education classroom with others.

The second speaker is Tim Sharp, an internationally acclaimed 28-year-old artist from Brisbane, most famously known for his creation of a superhero called Laser Beak Man. Tim has autism and at age eleven he invented Laser Beak Man. Tim is the first person in the world with

autism to have his art turned into an animated television series screening on the ABC and internationally through the Cartoon Network. There is an exhibition about Tim in the National Museum of Australia.

His story has been on Australian Story.

The event is at the Parkes Leagues Club from 2 to 6pm. Tickets can be booked at www.parkesleaguesclub.com and are $65 which includes a delicious afternoon tea.

All profits from the event will go towards supporting the projects that the Central West Autism and Special Needs Awareness Group are working on achieving to benefit the children with autism and other special needs in our community.

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Patios, Cladding, Rooms, Carports (BL83737C) As on TV. Ph 6341 3122 www.pictonbros.com.au Canassist Sale Saturday 5th November doors open 8am. Plenty of bargains still available, raffle & lamingtons. Donations welcome on Thursday & Friday 10am-2pm before the sale.

PARKES PHYSIOPHERAPY Linda Reilly APA Titled Sports Physiotherapist 25 Clarinda Street Parkes Phone: 6862 5005 Central West Stockfeed delivers to Parkes and surrounding areas every week. Competitive pricing & weekly specials. Order online at www.stockfeeddelivery.com.au GARAGE SALE 4 Mendos Place Parkes Saturday 5th November.

Not before 8am. General household items, garden furniture and collectibles.

Electrical repairs to washing machines, clothes dryers, dish washers, hot water heaters, ovens, hotplates, electric motors, water pumps, welders and generators.

Phil Redenbach (M) 0409 662 285 (Ph) 6862 2944

The outdoor season is here and you might have some projects to complete in order to enjoy summer. Take time to visit Parkes Brick and Paver to revamp your existing pool or get ideas for a new pool. They are agents for bricks, concrete blocks and pavers and have a big range of tiles too.

Do you have plans to start a veggie garden? Parkes Brick and Paver have a variety of attractive border options available for you to choose from to not only organise your veggie patch, but make it look attractive too. They also have an amazing range of products to help you create a welcoming environment under your outdoor awning or bbq area - whether you want to entertain large or small groups. Take a look at their displays to get some ideas. Call Parkes Brick and Paver on 6862 2253.

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LEGAL Eagle

Green Slip Changes

It’s a long walk… trick-or-treaters walk down a spooky laneway.

Halloween Brings Out The Beasties

Last week many usually quiet streets around Parkes were transformed into a spooky labyrinth of cobwebs and pumpkins, and were overrun by diminutive witches, pint-sized skeletons and creepy clowns as locals made their own Halloween fun.

Halloween has been a popular celebration in the northern hemisphere for hundreds of years, but the freakish festival is slowly catching on down under.

In Parkes, this year’s Halloween celebrations were shared between small pockets of communities, where participating households decorated their homes with spookythemed props, or placed an orange balloon on their mailbox, and then waited for the trick-or-treaters (and guardians) to come knocking.

By evening the streets were swarming with gangs of happy little terrors, eagerly clutching their loot as they skipped to their next target.

There were plenty of treats, but one or two tricks as well. The usually charming Andrew Cusack transformed himself into a ghastly ghoul and jumped out at any un-

suspecting trick-or-treaters who ventured too close.

Some neighbourhoods opted to stage their “trick or treating” on Saturday night, while others were overrun with ghoulish fun last Monday, as Halloween is observed on the 31st of October.

Joanne, Owen, and Hannah Strom were eagerly awaiting trick-or-treaters on Saturday. They’d begun decorating for Halloween two days earlier, and had transformed their idyllic acreage into a spooky spectacle to delight the little demons who came knocking. Trick-or-treaters had to brave the long driveway which they’d lined with cobwebs, and ghosts. Prop-skeletons, gravestones, and hand-carved jacko’lanterns, completed the look. While Joanne’s love of Halloween was imported from her native Canada, she said the neighbourhood had been trick-or-treating together for at least ten years.

If the hordes of trick-or-treaters were anything to go by, it seems that there are a lot of little locals who have also been bitten by the Halloween bug.

A state-wide campaign highlighting the key benefits that will be lost under the NSW Government’s proposed changes to CTP Green Slip Insurance, has been launched by the Law Society of NSW. President of the Law Society of NSW, Gary Ulman, said behind the headline of reducing premiums, the Government was set to slash cover.

“Only a few people are aware what little coverage and support they will get under the proposed changes that are due before Parliament soon,” he said.

“In most cases benefits will be slashed after as little as five years, including compensation for past and future lost earnings, medical treatment expenses, and family care and support - all of which is available under the current CTP Green Slip scheme.”

Gary said under the proposals, for example, loss of earnings would be restricted to five years and capped at 1.5 time average weekly earnings.

“This is particularly harsh for injured people with a long working life ahead of them. It also singles out those who rely on physical fitness to earn a living,” Gary said.

“Under the proposed scheme most benefits will be drip-fed to injured motorists by the insurers and based on a complex and rigid system,” he said. The scheme also restricts access to legal assistance and would be denied for up to 90% of injured motorists.

The Law Society of NSW and other stakeholder have put together an alternative proposal that will reduce fraudulent claims and deliver savings on CTP green slip insurance without slashing the benefits of injured motorists and their families.

For further information contact Matthews Williams Solicitors and Conveyancers.

PARKES Buying or selling a house or land Buying or selling rural property Business Transfers and Leases Liquor/Hotel Transfers Water License Transfers SOLICITORS:

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Andrew Cusack put the "trick" into the trick or treat.

Trick-or-treaters Rhys Thompson, Clara Rice, Kelsey and Alana Finnegan collected their haul with nan Annette Finnegan and aunty Ingrid Thompson.

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 SPORT

Melbourne Cup

CHAMP… Pat Randell receives his trophy saddle from the NSW Team Yarding President, Mike Minogue.

Pat Wins Team Yarding Championship

Pat Randell of Canowindra is the 2016 NSW Team Yarding Champion. He took part in the NSW Team Yarding Championships held on 22nd and 23rd October at Bribbaree and won the overall high point scorer for the entire weekend to claim the championship title.

Pat and his team also had the quickest time over the weekend with a 30.78 second run.

He was awarded a trophy saddle sponsored by Matthew Murray Riverina Saddlery worth $3,900.

Pat has been riding for over 35 years and has been competing in the team yarding events for almost seven years.

Team Yarding (or Team Penning) is a fastpaced event that gives a team of three riders on horseback 90 seconds to separate three specifically identified cattle from a mob of 21, and yarding them into a pen at the opposite end of the arena.

New Coach For Dragons

Parkes joined the rest of the country on Tuesday to get dressed up with hats or fascinators included, have lunch and watch the Melbourne Cup. The Railway Hotel laid out a spread in its brand new Hart Bar, while the Parkes Services Club (PSC) hosted a lunch for about 75 women in collaboration with Quota International Parkes.

Quota had a raffle and raised more than $500 for their charity projects. There were also prizes for best dressed, won by Penny Downes and Isabel Orange, while Bev Laing won the prize for the best fascinator.

Lisa McHattan of the Little Black Dress was the fashion judge. Lucky door prizes and raffle prizes, donated by PSC, were won by Lola Flint, Pam Patrick, Lisa McHattan and Narelle Pizzaro, as well as Colleen Staples, Jeanette Simpson, Narelle Pizzaro, Sue Nichols and Colleen Carter.

Emma Fahey, Michelle Morgan and Vanessa Woolner were “fascinated” at the Railway Hotel on Melbourne Cup Day.

Carmen Stephens is the new head coach of the Forbes Dragon Boat Club. Carmen, the drummer for the Lachlan Dragons, has accepted the role with enthusiasm and in less than a fortnight has successfully pulled the team together and trained them to a level fit for competing.

Seen at the Parkes Services Club Melbourne Cup lunch were from the left Christine State, Lois Godden, Nancye Blatch and Monique Labuschagne.

ENERGY OPPORTUNITY WORKSHOP NSW Solar Bonus Scheme customers are invited to attend a free session about the changes to the feed-in tarriff and how to maximise their renewable energy system.

MONDAY 14 NOVEMBER 2016 5.30pm - 7.30pm Parkes Coventry Room For more information contact Council on 02 6861 2343 Hosted by NSW Department of Industry & Office of Environment and Heritage CENTRAL WEST LACHLAN

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