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BATON FEVER… Australian swimmer Brooke Hanson with the Queens Baton that will be carried through Parkes by 19 locals who include Olympian athlete Scott Westcott, Parkes Mayor Ken Keith, tennis coach Helen Magill and school student Victoria Simpson who aspires to be a paralympian one day.

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Queen’s Baton Honour For 19 Locals It’s official! Nineteen locals from the Parkes Shire will be part of 3,800 batonbearers who will carry the Queen’s Baton during the 100-day countdown to the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games next year.

The 19 locals are a good representation of our community and includes several sporting heroes. They are Rebeckah Auld, Peter Bristol, Frances Dixon, Amanda Draper, Barry Garment, Darrin Gibson, Michael Greenwood, Nicayden Greenwood, Danielle Hoskins (living in Condobolin), Kenneth Keith, Timothy Keith, Helen Magill, Maureen Massey, Lauren Neilsen (living in Forbes), Richard Rice, Cato Rutherford (living in Blakehurst), Victoria Simpson, Barbara Weaver and Scott Westcott (living

in Adamstown).

Parkes Shire Council’s General Manager, Kent Boyd said: “We are immensely proud to be represented by these 19 local legends. Their selection is recognition of their achievements, dedication and contributions they make to our community.”

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Local Writer Wins Award Former reporter for The Parkes Phoenix, Raen Fraser has won a top award for her screenplay.

See full story on page 7.

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MAYORAL NOTES The countdown is on! This week the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Corporation (GOLDOC) announced the 19 local batonbearers from the Parkes Shire and surrounds who will carry the Queen’s Baton. I am delighted to be among those chosen to represent the Parkes Shire when the Queen’s Baton stops over in town on Monday, 29th January 2018.

Council has been selected to co-host the 2018 Local Government NSW’s Tourism Conference in March next year. Approximately 200 delegates from across NSW are expected to attend the three-day conference at Parkes Leagues Club.

Locals are encouraged to take advantage of the upcoming household chemical clean out and free tip days. The chemical clean-out is an opportunity to dispose of out-of-date or unused household chemicals for free on Tuesday, 24th October at the Parkes Shire Works Depot on Thornbury Street. Residents can dispose of general domestic waste at the free tip day at the Parkes Waste facility on Saturday, 4th and Sunday, 5th November. Green waste, mixed recyclables and general household waste will be taken free of charge from 8.30am to 4.15pm on both days. Waste such as tyres, builders waste, white goods, mattresses and gas bottles are not included in the free tip weekend.

Yours Faithfully, Cr Ken Keith OAM Mayor of Parkes Shire

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THUMBS UP To Parkes businesses revamping their shop windows. It is really nice to see people making an effort to help the main street look nice.

THUMBS UP To the 19 locals selected to carry the Queen’s Baton through Parkes next year.

THUMBS UP To the Parkes Integrated Water Infrastructure Renewal Project on winning the Water Management category at the Local Government NSW Excellence in the Environment Awards.

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For tennis coach Helen Magill it will be the second time to be part of such an exceptional event. She carried the Olympic Torch for the Sydney 2000 games in Parkes. “It was an amazing experience that galvanised our whole community to celebrate the Games, so hopefully the Queens Baton Relay will be an occasion just as memorable for the whole Parkes Shire.” Helen said it was a huge honour to have been asked to participate as a batonbearer.

Parkes is one of eight overnight stops in NSW, and the baton will reach the town on Monday, 29th January 2018.

The batonbearers will take more than a million steps collectively across Australia to bring it to its final destination at the Opening Ceremony on 4th April 2018. Each batonbearer will carry the baton for approximately 200 metres.

The baton starts its Australian journey on 25th December. It will travel through every state and territory covering 40,000km.

Since its launch from Buckingham Palace on 13th March, the baton has gone across Africa, the Caribbean, the Americas and Europe. It is in Malaysia currently and will visit the remaining 15 Commonwealth nations in Asia and Oceania before arriving in Australia.

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QUESTION of the week The Australian National Field Days take place from Thursday, 26th to Saturday, 28th October 2017, at Borenore. Gates open at 8:30am and close at 5pm. A full program is available online.

Chris and Di Roylance (left) from Riding for the Disabled with the Worshipful Master of Lodge Goldfields, Worshipful Brother Owen Sandry, the Regional Grand Councillor Region 4, Right Worshipful Brother Bill Beattie and representative of the Grand Master, Right Worshipful Brother Gregg Summerhayes PSGW.

Goldfields Lodge: The first full installation since the consolidation of the Masonic Lodge Parkes 40 with Lodge LachlanJemalong 46 Forbes took place at the Goldfields Lodge in Parkes recently. The installation banquet were attended by 60 masons and their partners. The highlight of the evening was the presentation of $2,970 to the Riding for the Disabled Forbes and District. The money was raised by the Goldfields Lodge members running barbeques at Forbes Bunnings Hardware store, wood raffles and MasoniCare Interaction Grant.

Fashion Show: The Parkes Evening View Club is inviting everyone to its annual Fashion Show on 22nd October at 2pm at the Parkes Golf Club. The $10 entry fee will be donated to the Smith Family. Come and see club members take on the cat walk with the latest fashions. Contact Janet on 0419 474 158 for more information.

Australian National Field Days: This year’s event has something on offer for the whole family with music throughout the day from Mickey Pye, Casey McFarlane and The Hewitt’s, as well as a jumping castle, camel rides and high adrenaline action show from Flair Action Riders.

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Spring Photo Competition: The Parkes Phoenix has teamed up with Chemical Creations Photography to launch a spring photo competition. We would love to see the great photos our readers can come up with. A wonderful prize is up for grabs - a family photography session including 20 high resolution images with Chemical Creations Photography!

Entries to be submitted to The Parkes Phoenix by Tuesday, 31st October. Entries can be sent to sales@parkesphoenix.com. au or via our Facebook page.

2LVR wants to hear from you: For nearly 30 years you have listened to 2LVR (97.9 Valley FM), and now they want to hear from you. In partnership with McNair Ingenuity, 2LVR is conducting a community survey to see how they can improve their service.

You can complete the survey on line on the website or via Facebook page 97.9 Valley FM, or contact the station for a hard copy.

The survey closes on 14th November.

The 13th annual charity Show and Shine Extravaganza last Saturday was a huge success. The panel van category was very popular with creative and artistic entries like this Ned Kelly van.

What did you enjoy the most at the Show and Shine event?

Eleyce Caldwell (9): I liked seeing all the old cars, but the Mustang is my favourite as I love horses too.

Kailah Worth from Dubbo: It is a really family friendly event and such a great day out with a big variety of cars on show. It is hard to pick a favourite.

Jim O’Donoghue from Parkes: I am a big Kombi fan and enjoyed seeing the ones on show here as I have just bought one for myself. I came last year too and enjoy the old cars.

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Flush of Success For Parkes Project A major project of the Parkes Shire Council won a top award in Sydney last week.

The Parkes Integrated Water Infrastructure Renewal Project won the Water Management category at the Local Government NSW Excellence in the Environment Awards.

The awards, which were hosted by radio presenter Adam Spencer, recognise outstanding achievements by local government in managing and protecting the environment. Council’s Integrated Water Infrastructure Renewal Project represents a raft of improvements across the town’s entire water cycle with the aim to provide the region with a safe and secure water supply into the future.

The project includes necessary upgrades to the town’s raw water supply infrastructure, as well as the construction of a new Water Treatment Plant and a new Sewage Treatment Plant. The final stage will involve the establishment of a Water Recycling Scheme, which will provide an additional drought proof water source for municipal irrigation.

Andrew Francis, Director of Infrastructure, said the win recognised Council’s efforts to provide the residents of Parkes

and Peak Hill with best practice water and sewage services, and would support future population growth and economic development within the region.

“Council strives to be a leader in sustainability,” he said, “this not only includes ensuring the security of our water supply in a changing climate, but also ensuring our infrastructure is resource and energy efficient, which is not only good for our environment, but is also cost effective.”

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PHOENIX Giveaway

BORENORE 26TH - 28TH OCTOBER 2017

win a double pass Complete the below entry form and return it to PO Box 251, Canowindra 2804 Or enter online via our website www.parkesphoenix.com.au for your chance to win.

COMPETITION CLOSES MONDAY 23RD OCTOBER Name: Address: Parkes Shire Council’s Director of Infrastructure Andrew Francis with Gary Mitchell from the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia at the awards ceremony in Sydney.

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CLOSE THE LOOP COMPETITION Win one of three supermarket gift vouchers: 1st prize $100; 2nd $70; 3rd $30 Enter online via our website www.parkesphoenix.com.au Competition closes Tuesday, 31st October Match the recyclable material in the first column with what it may be made into in the second column simply by writing the number and its matching letter together.

1 milk carton Dean Lavers from Milthorpe received a lot of attention with his 1961 VW Kombi with its signature 23 windows. It is a very rare model as only about three of them were imported to Australia. “I need a lot of time wherever I go, as everyone has a Kombi story to tell when they see mine.”

A Day To Spoil Car Lovers

The combination of the annual Show and Shine and Swap Meet last Saturday proved to be a hit with more than 1, 000 people enjoying a day out in perfect weather.

Organisers of both events were very satisfied with the support of the community. “We are really pleased,” said Phil Dixon of the Swap Meet, while President of the Central West Car Club Rodney Barnes said he was very happy with their biggest event yet.

The Show and Shine event with almost 200 cars on display raised $2,500 in gold coin donations for Can Assist.

According to Rodney they received 169 entries vying for the 50 awards, plus additional vehicles for display. “Entries came from as far as Sydney, Dubbo, Orange, Narromine, West Wyalong, Forbes and of course Parkes. There is a bit of everything here today – Ford, Holden, Valiant, Porche, VW, Mercedes, and many more,” said Rodney.

The theme this year was Holden Monaro with 11 cars entered ranging from a 1968 GTS 327 to modern models, while the panel van category was also very popular with 12 entries. The Australian Commodore Club brought about eight entries.

A special display signalling the end of an era featured a 1956 Holden FJ Ute restored by Bob Wheeler and Mark Taylor from Parkes and a SSV Commodore – the last of the Holden Utes VFII SS-V V8 Utes to roll off the production line.

While next door at the Swap Meet there was a very positive vibe. “We had a great day with about 75 sellers and 1, 100 people through the gate,” said Phil Dixon. He said it was a vast improvement on last year and sellers, who came from as far as Victoria and Queensland, offered a lot of car stuff, plus all sorts of bric-a-brac too.

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Chamber Chatter Future Transport 2056 The Parkes Chamber of Commerce is encouraging all businesses and interested members of the public to attend the upcoming Q&A session on Monday, 30th October at 6pm at the Parkes Astro Dish.

Facilitated by Transport NSW, it is an important consultation process for the release of the draft Future Transport 2056 documents.

The purpose of the meeting is to: • Increase understanding about the NSW Government’s long-term planning objectives for transport - across the state and in local regions/cities/towns

Your free weekly guide to what’s happening in and around Parkes...shop • Seek feedback on the strategy and associated plans (see detail below) • Ensure you understand how to access the plans and how to provide feedback Future Transport 2056 is the NSW Government’s commitment to refresh and build on the 2012 Long Term Transport Master Plan.

It establishes a 40-year vision for transport, proposing plans to improve services and infrastructure to make the vision a reality, to drive economic growth and create a more efficient and equitable transport network across NSW. Future Transport 2056 will produce a 40year strategy and a services and infrastructure plan for both greater Sydney and Regional NSW. It will also produce supporting plans for critical sectors and issues in, for example,

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freight and ports, tourism and transport, road safety, maritime safety and disability and inclusion. The draft strategy and plans will be released for feedback and will be the focus of the session.

The Parkes Chamber of Commerce strongly encourages as many people to attend this session as it is imperative that we collectively have a strong voice and input into our region.

The Henrys Tonight is the big night! We would once again like to say congratulations to all the finalists and good luck at the gala event. A big thank you to the sponsors and special guests attending the evening.

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Living and Lifestyle Anti-Poverty Week Highlights Needs

Donatelife Thank You Day 2017

This week is Anti-Poverty Week with more than 400 activities held around Australia with about 1,000 organisations and tens of thousands of people participating.

Key themes include links between poverty and education, health, work, finance, housing, food and utilities. Other issues include Indigenous poverty, homeless people, poverty and children, poverty and older people, poverty and people with disabilities, rural poverty and many others.

Participants include major national organisations like ACOSS, Anglicare, Australian Education Union, Catholic Social Services, Salvation Army, Smith Family, St Vincent de Paul, UnitingCare, and United Voice.

Other participants include religious groups, educational institutions, credit unions, Rotary clubs, welfare agencies, community groups, businesses, unions, government departments and local councils around Australia.

For more information go to http://www.antipovertyweek.org.au

Sunday 19 November is DonateLife Thank You Day - a national day to acknowledge all Australians who make organ and tissue donation possible. Each year, thousands of Australian lives are saved and transformed thanks to the generosity of living and deceased organ and tissue donors and their families.

This initiative, led by the Organ and Tissue Authority, aims to encourage the community to reflect on the life-changing benefits of organ and tissue donation and to be inspired by the generosity of others to register and discuss donation decisions.

One organ and tissue donor can transform the lives of more than ten people. On DonateLife Thank You Day Australians will be encouraged to reflect on the life-changing benefits of organ and tissue donation and to show their support by: • posting a message of thanks to all donors and their families on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram using the hashtags #ThankYouDay #DonateLife • joining the Australian Organ Donor Register at donatelife.gov.au and sharing their decision with loved ones.

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CHRISTMAS PARTY

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CLASSIFIEDS PARKES PHYSIOTHERAPY Linda Reilly APA Titled Sports Physiotherapist 25 Clarinda Street Parkes Ph: 6862 5005 Patios, Rooms, Cladding & Carports (BL83737C) As on TV. Ph 6862 5886 www.pictonbros.com.au Learn To Dance - Start Now! Learn Bridal Waltz, R ‘n’ R, Tango & more. 7pm Tues Beg Class Parkes Leagues Club.

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Vaccinated. (Isa Brown) 10 week $16.50 (Black, Red) 12 week $17.50.

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A Horror Story To Crow About Having to write an original horror script of seven pages or less within 48 hours might sound like a nightmare to many, but for former Parkes Phoenix journalist Raen Fraser it was a thrill.

Winning the top prize at the Tasmanian Gothic Short Script Challenge for Best Australian Script from over 100 entries transformed the challenge into pure joy.

“I was thrilled to have been selected as Best Australian Script – I already felt like I’d won just by finishing,” said Raen, who works in communications at the Parkes Shire Council and also on a fantasy novel for teenagers.

“I have not really done horror before, it is not my usual genre.” Raen’s winning script is titled As The Crow Flies and tells the story of a mother and daughter implicated in a mystery when they realise an injured bird holds secrets about a missing child.

“The idea came up years ago when I worked for WIRES and had to deal with some aviary escapees. It turned out tame cockatoos who had escaped would teach wild birds to ‘speak’ English and you’d find talking birds out in really remote areas.”

The annual competition, based in Tasma-

nia, is open to writers worldwide and encourages original horror storytelling. Hosted

by Stranger With My Face International Film festival, the unique event asks participants to write a new horror script with three unique prompts: a line of dialogue, a character and an object had to be incorporated into their, inspiring idiosyncratic results.

Raen said her experience as a journalist working to strict deadlines and word counts served her well in sticking to the 48-hour deadline and seven-page length.

Although she has doubts that her script would ever be turned into a movie, she said the competition offered a great platform for emerging screen writers to refine their skills.

“It can be really hard to get your work out there.”

While writing her first horror story brought so much reward, Raen is happy to return to her fantasy novel with the hope the end result would not be all make-believe.

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It is no fantasy that local writer Raen Fraser won the top prize in a horror script challenge recently.

Holy Family School Coming together with All Saints’ College in 2019

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Friday 27th October 5:30pm – 8:30pm

Crafts • Cakes • Food Stalls Sausage Sizzle • Jumping Castle White Elephant • Books Plants • Face Painting School of Dance performance Twinkle Toes dance performance Central West Kyokushin Karate demonstration Chocolate Wheel Cnr Albert and High St, Parkes

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CAUGHTOut!

TOPICAL Trivia Australians use an estimated 5 billion plastic bags a year, that’s over 20 million new bags being used every day. This photo represents the amount of plastic bags used by one person per year in Australia.

How many bags is the person holding? a) 10,000 b) 5,000 c) 2,000 See answer at the bottom of page 10 under the What’s On column.

REMINDER: Enter our Close the Loop competition on recycling on page 5 to win fantastic gift vouchers from Woolworths!

(If you need some clues to solve the question, you can call Sue at Netwaste on 0400 336 508.)

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RAZ TILLEY – SINGLES Singles is Raz Tilley’s latest album.

It is a mix of originals and covers, the original tracks showcase Raz’s unique skills in song writing and brilliant melody arrangements. The covers have been given the Raz Tilley once over. Not conforming to a single genre has given Raz the freedom to explore the abilities her brilliant voice holds. To hear a cover of “Science Fiction Double Feature” from the Rocky Horror Show, redone on a contemporary album is just one of many treats. This is the perfect Saturday afternoon play it loud and enjoy a cold drink album. Raz Tilley will not disappoint. It is well worth your time to find a copy.

REVENGE… Judy, Duralee and Violet gets back at their boss Franklin Hart in 9 to 5 The Musical, the latest Parkes M & D production currently on show at the Little Theatre. Get your tickets online at www.parkesmandd.com.au (Readers are welcome to send us funny, unusual, cute or interesting photos for Caught Out! to editor@parkesphoenix.com.au)

INDULGE Spring The weather is warming up and everything’s turning green. Shed your winter coat and get started on this list of fun ways to enjoy the spring season.

1. Watch bumblebees at work in a garden 2. Notice the trees budding 3. Listen to the birds singing 4. Go bare-legged 5. Feel the sun on your face 6. Leave your windows open to catch a spring breeze 7. Pet a bunny 8. Wear open-toed shoes 9. Have a picnic in the park 10. Take a hike

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As you probably know, NBN fibre is coming to Parkes.

At the Telstra shop Parkes we’re here to answer all your questions. Pop in for a chat and one of our team of local experts will answer all of your questions.

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Marriage Celebrants Greg Ballantyne With the topic of marriage currently in the news, the question may arise: “How do I become a marriage celebrant?”

It is not that simple... You need to become qualified and become an authorised celebrant under Part IV of the Marriage Act, 1961.

Ministers of religion are registered as marriage celebrants after being nominated by their church or faith and they are able to marry persons in accordance with their church or faith throughout Australia. Chaplains in the armed services have the ability to solemnise marriages overseas where one person is in the Australian Defence Force.

Registrars of births, deaths and marriages are automatically marriage celebrants by their office, and most registrars of courts in rural NSW are able to perform marriages.

Most Australian diplomatic or consular officers in foreign countries are also authorised to perform marriages in those countries.

Otherwise, to become a fully certified and authorised marriage celebrant, you will need to be at least 18 years of age, be of good character, attend the correct training and showcase your knowledge of marriage legislation. The training is a Certificate IV in Celebrancy which can be obtained at many registered training organisations including TAFE. After vetting by Police and paying fees, a person becomes registered as a marriage celebrant and may solemnise marriages at any place in Australia at any time subject to the act and provided the bride and groom give at least one month’s notice to the celebrant in writing of their intention to marriage. Instant marriages are not possible.

If you have questions on the Marriage Law or anything else, please contact any of our solicitors at Matthews Williams.

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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Contact us: 5 Court Street, Parkes 2870 P: (02) 6862 1766 E: parkes@matthewswilliams.com.au

How long have you lived in Parkes and why do you like living here? In total I’ve lived here for about 30 years. It’s a great place for kids to grow up and experience the wide-open spaces.

Where do you work and what do you enjoy about your work? Parkes Christian School. I love seeing kids get interested in classic texts like Hamlet and The Great Gatsby.

What do you do to unwind after work or on weekends? I have done a lot of M&D shows. I’m hoping to see the Eels win a premiership one day and I love hanging out with my family. (Greg currently plays the lead male role of Franklin Hart in 9 to 5 The Musical at the Little Theatre - Ed.) What are you really good at? Quoting Star Wars.

If you could have a super power what would it be? I don’t think I’d want one. Batman is the best superhero and he has no powers.

What is your pet hate? Being late.

Tell us about your best holiday ever? I took my wife to London and Paris for her 30th birthday. Seeing the smile on her face when we visited some of her favourite places made it pretty special.

Greg and Hayley Ballantyne.

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Keeping you fit for life

The Truth About Tennis Elbow Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylalgia) is a general term used to describe pain on the outside of the elbow. Ironically, most people who get tennis elbow do not play tennis and whilst pain is felt at the elbow it is a degenerative problem that involves the wrist and finger extensor muscles.

Typically, those with tennis elbow will experience pain when performing gripping tasks or resisted wrist or finger extension.

There will be tenderness over the bone on the outside of the elbow and the muscles of the forearm may feel very tight. Often grip strength is decreased and it is painful to grip or lift objects or to shake hands.

In the not so distant past, it was thought that this was an inflammatory condition and the common advice was to rest, and take anti-inflammatories. We now know that this is a degenerative condition of the tendon where the wrist extensors attach to the lateral epicondyle of the elbow. The cause can be due to one large/strong movement or repeated movements that stress the tendon to the point where the tendon is unable to repair as quickly as damage is occurring.

Initially treatment involves rest from the aggravating activities and gentle strengthening exercises to stimulate the growth of new tendon cells within the tendon. Load management is important, for example instead of painting that room in one day complete it over several days to minimise aggravation. Initially isometric exercises such as tensing your forearm muscles without moving your wrist will help relieve symptoms. These are later progressed to eccentric strengthening exercises to prevent reinjury.

For the fitness of you, Linda Reilly

Linda Reilly

B.APP.Sc(PHTY),M.HLTH.Sc(PHTY),M.A.P.A.

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9-31 Oct

Parkes Musical & Dramatic Society presents 9 to 5 the Musical. Tickets available online at www.parkesmandd.com.au.

20 Oct

The Henrys Gala Presentation Evening at the Parkes Services Club with entertainment

by Amitie. Tickets $85 and available at www.parkesservicesclub.com.au/events.

20 Oct

Inner Wheel District A50 Information Day to promote Inner Wheel. Inviting women of all ages to come and meet us at Parkes Metroplaza from 10am-3pm.

Parkes Evening View Club Fashion Show at 2pm at the Parkes Golf Club $10 entry free for the Smith Family Appeal. For more information phone Janet on 0419 474 158.

22 Oct 23 Oct The Caldwell family enjoyed all the cars at the Show and Shine event last Saturday. They are (L-R) Natahsa, Creed, Eleyce, Brodrick and Zara.

Fabulous Felt Exhibition by Artists Cecily Walters and Toni Morrison at Parkes Library.

13-28 Oct

23 Oct

A free talk with Jeremy Godwin author of Mental Illness Sucks! (But It’s Not The End Of The World) at 1:30pm & 6pm at Parkes Library. Book your spot by Friday, 20th October on 6861 2309 or library@parkes.nsw.gov.au.

Start of Aqua Aerobics every Monday and Thursday 9am at Parkes Pool. Contact Bev 0418 114 826.

24 Oct

Parkes Christian School Year 7 Orientation. Contact the school on 6862 4164 for information and bookings.

26-28 Oct

Australian National Field Days. Over 600 exhibitors on display. For more information visit www.anfd.com.au

27 Oct

The Show and Shine event was a popular day out for families. The Cross family are Tara, Rick, Cameron and Hayden.

Holy Family School Mini Fete from 5:30 – 8:30pm with craft, cakes, books, white elephant, plants, balloons, face painting, food stalls, chocolate wheel, sausage sizzle and performances.

28 Oct GP Cup at McGlynn Park – 10 teams will compete in soccer, netball, touch football and a mystery event. Support your team and help address the shortage of GP Proceduralists in Parkes.

31 Oct The Arthritis Support Group meets at 10am at the Assemblies of God church hall, Rees St. Parkes. Our education speaker will be the Pharmacist from Parkes Hospital. All welcome.

Postponed 4 November Trundle’s Got Talent contest postponed due to early harvest. New date 24 February 2018.

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Melissa Norman (right) was happy to see her friends Craig Townsend and Samantha Mill who had their car in the Show and Shine event.

Ongoing

Gaming Hour at the Parkes PCYC every Monday from 4:30 – 5:30pm for ages 5 – 12; and every Friday 4 – 5pm for ages 13 and up. Kids welcome to bring their own consoles or games.

The Parkes Lego Club meets every Monday at Parkes PCYC 4-5pm for children aged 5 18. Participation is free. Contact Alana George 0428 727 265.

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.

Parkes Aviation Museum is now open Thursdays and Sundays. The ever-growing collection is located at the Parkes Regional Airport.

Ongoing

Lachlan Area Suicide Prevention Network (LASPN) meets at 6pm first Wednesday of the month at the Uniting Church, Court Street.

Ongoing

Probus Club of Parkes meets every second Friday of the month at Parkes Leagues Club at 10am for a cuppa and chat, then the meeting at 10.30am. New members welcome.

Ongoing

Free evening meal the first Monday of each month from 5:30 – 6:30pm at the Uniting Church Hall. All are welcome.

Ongoing

Parkes Torch Bearers for Legacy meets every third Monday of the month at 10:30am at the Parkes Services Club. Everyone welcome. Contact Magaret Cherry on 6862 4789.

Ongoing

CWA Meeting on the third Wednesday of the month at the Pink Orchid Café at 5.30.

Ongoing A special display signalling the end of an era featured a 1956 Holden FJ Ute and a SSV Commodore – the last of the Holden Utes VFII SS-V V8 Utes to roll off the production line.

Free Computer Training for Parkes Shire Library members every Thursday during school terms from 9 – 11am. Learn how to use popular computer applications. Call Parkes Library on 6861 2309 to book a session.

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

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DIGGERS… The Parkes Railway Diggers winning team of the Presidents Gala Day were (L-R) Roxanne Parker, Tracey Dixon and Janice Robinson with President Merilyn Rodgers

Railway Bowlers Dig In To Win

Friday 20th October

10.30am Kingsman: The Golden Circle 1.00pm IT

3.35pm The Emoji Movie

5.20pm Captain Underpants

7.00pm Kingsman: The Golden Circle 9.30pm IT

Saturday 21st October 10.30am The Emoji Movie

12.15pm Captain Underpants

2.00pm Kingsman: The Golden Circle 4.35pm IT

7.00pm Kingsman: The Golden Circle 9.35pm IT

Sunday 22nd October

10.30am Captain Underpants 12.10pm The Emoji Movie

2.00pm Kingsman: The Golden Circle 4.35pm IT

7.00pm Kingsman: The Golden Circle

Monday 23rd October

10.30am The Hitman’s Bodyguard 1.00pm IT

3.35pm The Hitman’s Bodyguard 5.50pm Captain Underpants

7.30pm Kingsman: The Golden Circle

The Parkes Railway Diggers team won the recent President’s Day at the Parkes Bowling Club.

It was a great event with teams from Manildra, Forbes, Condobolin, Canowindra and Parkes.

The Railway Diggers team were Roxanne Parker, Tracy Dixon and Janice Robinson.

The raffle prizes were won by Maureen Bailey and Mavis Gray. Lucky door prizes went to Loris Stewart and June Burgess.

Spider prizes were won by Betsy Johnstone, Marja Iffland and Margaret Wheeldon.

Next week’s semi-final of the Club Minor Singles will be played with Lorraine Baker versus Frances Charlton and Kim Evans versus Kate Keogh.

The Melbourne Cup Day on 7th November is mufti dress. Christmas trading table on 14th November is Christmas dress.

Bring a friend along to introduce them to the game of bowls.

To play social bowls ring Gwenda Carty and Di Greenhalgh between 8.30am and 9am on 6862 1446. Social roster Maureen Miller.

Parkes veteran golfers showed their mettle at the recent Atlas Copco Lachlan Valley Parkes Week of Golf and almost made it a clean sweep.

The winner of the 54 hole competition was Phil Bishop in A grade. He also won the NSW Veteran Golfers Association Week of Golf Trophy. Michael Lynch was successful in the B Grade and won second place in the Week of Golf Trophy.

Robert Lea and Richard Hamilton took out the 4BBB, while Robert was also successful at Condobolin with a great score of 48 points.The only competition not won by the Parkes Club was the 54 hole ladies competition, won by Kerri-Lee Edwards from the Tallwoods Club.

It was a great week of golf, with the support of the major sponsor Atlas Copco.

Parkes Vets Excel In Golf

Cricket Season Starts

The Junior Cricket Season kicked off last Saturday. In the under 10 division the Davidsons (193) defeated the Lyons (78).

Tuesday 24th October 10.30am IT

1.00pm Kingsman: The Golden Circle 3.35pm IT

6.00pm Captain Underpants

7.40pm Kingsman: The Golden Circle

Wednesday 25th October

10.30am Kingsman: The Golden Circle 1.00pm IT

3.35pm Captain Underpants

5.20pm Kingsman: The Golden Circle 7.55pm IT

Caleb Drew bats for the Lyons with Tristan Ross for the Davidsons.

Jacques van Wyk for the Lyons batting with Nina Richardson-Bartley of the Davidsons team.

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