TOUGH WORK… Deputy Mayor Barbara Newton (right) thanked Parkes Shire Council staff for working in trying weather conditions over the summer on the Middle Trundle Road. Meeting Parliamentary Secretary Rick Colless (left) and Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack (middle) were (L-R) Phil Clarke, Garry Abernethy, Tim Bolam, Todd Jayet, Toni Jobson and Craig Morgan.
Seal of Approval For Middle Trundle Road Upgrade
For over 50 years rural communities in the Parkes Shire have been asking for it and last Friday the upgrade and sealing of the Middle Trundle Road was officially opened. “It is a terrific day,” said Deputy Mayor Barbara Newton, who travels up to 1,000km per week between Tullamore and Parkes. “What a difference it makes to all of us.” Member for Riverina, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said good roads were vital to ensure productivity and efficiencies, and to ensure people get to their destinations sooner and safer. Middle Trundle Road is not only the most direct link from the Parkes Shire area to the Newell Highway, Mugincoble Silos and Central West Livestock Exchange, but it
also provides Trundle and Tullamore more direct access to the Parkes urban centre. For safety reasons, heavy vehicles often had to bypass Middle Trundle Road and instead pass through the village of Bogan Gate, adding 8km to each trip. The sealing of Middle Trundle Road cuts travel time by about 10 minutes in each direction, which will boost productivity and save transport costs for local businesses. Trundle resident Andrew Rawsthorne said the upgrade was very popular among residents. “It also means residents can now easily travel to Parkes for work instead of moving there. With all the new development projects in the shire and improved roads, people can now choose where they want to live.” By Maggi Barnard
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OUR Bloke Col Lamrock How long have you lived in Parkes and what do you like most about living here? I moved to Parkes about 20 years ago. It wasn’t until I got settled here that I became aware of the friendly nature of Parkes residents. My wife, Pam, moved here from Christchurch, New Zealand and she has found Parkes a very friendly place to live too. Where do you work or what do you do currently and what do you enjoy about it? I run Glassplace with the help of five other people. The best part of my job is the variety of work we undertake. No two jobs are the same and with the constant upgrades in Australian Standards, we are always on our toes keeping up with changes. What is your favourite thing to do when you have free time? I just love growing vegies. We have 20 vegetable growing beds in our garden and I almost always have something ready for Pam (who is a great cook) to include in our next meal. My other great love is kayaking. What makes you proud? My wife makes me proud because she gave up her life in New Zealand so we could be together. For her every day is another adventure. I feel proud of my family members and my staff when they achieve a really good result with a new project. If you could be an animal which one would you choose and why? I would definitely be a dolphin. They can travel the world, go fishing anywhere they like without a licence, go surfing at all the best beaches and take a holiday from it all whenever they feel like it. Have you ever seen an unhappy dolphin? What is your all time favourite movie, song and/or book, and why? Mark Knopfler and Graeme Conners are my favourite musicians. They are both great story tellers. Tell us about your best holiday. About 25 years ago I was made redundant from a job, and had a month before I was due to start my next position. So, it was off to New Zealand and four weeks travelling with no set aims.
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THUMBS UP To Neil Unger, who had a major hand in the design and construction of the Parkes High School entry for the Birdman Rally. He was the driving force and source of inspiration to the students over five months of construction. He earned their respect and he guided them well during construction and test-flying.
THUMBS DOWN To the kids who use the skate park in Parkes. Absolutely disgusted at the mess they leave, while there are perfectly good bins right within reach!
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There is no slowing down for local author Margaret Dwyer who says she “itches to write” and will keep on until she dies.
‘I will write till I die!’ Not many people get to celebrate their 90th birthday, let alone celebrate it with the launch of their fourth published book! Life has not slowed down for local author Margaret Dwyer when she left her family home in Elizabeth Street nine months ago to move into the retirement village at Southern Cross. She immediately started working on the sequel to her first fiction book, A Chain of Dreams, published in 2016 after so many readers had asked when she was going to write more. During the day Margaret has to keep a diary for her busy schedule attending VIEW Club meetings, playing the piano at the Southern Cross Village sing-a-longs and at
mass, and various medical appointments while still driving herself. “So, I write at night from 10pm to 2am when it is quiet and no one can interrupt me.” After only nine months she finished The Unbroken Chain bringing the O’Reagan family into the 21st century where marriage is no longer a given, living together is the norm, young adults live on the streets and drug use results in the escalation of crime. Margaret’s new book will be launched by Councillor Bill Jayet on 27th April at the Coachman Motor Inn at 2pm. Everyone is invited to see Margaret cut her 90th birthday cake at this auspicious event. By Maggi Barnard
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QUESTION of the week fund, or to let the money stand as a donation. “It’s bitterly disappointing that the event is not going ahead,” said Brendon Argyle, Cancer Council community relations coordinator. Raffle tickets are still for sale and will be drawn by 1st April, winners will be contacted. Parkes Christian School may still run their mini relay on Friday, 22nd April.
The exhibition to introduce the huge variety of arts and crafts in the Parkes Community organised by Quota International was a huge success last weekend. Here is Fran Dixon showing their range of quilts.
Ride For Polio: The Parkes Rotary Club is looking for cyclists to join the Ride for Polio leaving from Bushman’s Dam for Condobolin on Sunday. Rotary District 9700, that includes Parkes, is organising the bike ride around clubs in the district to raise awareness and funds. Accompanying the riders is the last remaining iron lung in Australia. The riders arrive in Parkes on Sunday for a breakfast in Cooke Park at 9:30am before a stop at Lions Park at 10:30am and Spicer Park at 11:30am. Lunch will be at Bushman’s Dam at 12:30 before stops at Woodward Park at 1:30, Keast Park at 2:30pm and Cheney Park at 3:30pm. Children and parents are encouraged to bring their bikes to one of the parks for a circuit ride. Contact Club President Jenny Jewell at Greenparkes Nursery for more information. Relay For Life Cancelled: Cancer Council NSW and the volunteer organising committee have cancelled Parkes & Districts Relay For Life on 23 and 24 March due to low registration numbers and fundraising. Team captains have been contacted and registered participants can either transfer their registrations to the Orange and District Relay on 6th and 7th April, get a re-
2019 NSW State Election: Tomorrow, 23rd March from 8am to 6pm for the 57th Parliament of NSW, including all 93 seats in the NSW Legislative Assembly and 21 of the 42 seats in the NSW Legislative Council.The following voting centres will be open tomorrow: Parkes Assemblies of God Hall in Rees Avenue; Parkes East Public School; Parkes Public School; Middleton Public School; Trundle Central School; Tullamore Central School; Peak Hill Central School; Alectown Soldiers Memorial Hall and Bogan Gate Public School. Early voting has been available in Parkes all week at the Parkes Uniting Church in Court Street and is still open today from 8am to 6pm. Winner: Congratulations to Cherie Simpson on winning the Bush Dance tickets for two adults for the Wings Out West Paragliding Competition!
Karen Ritchie showcased her art at the Quota exhibition last weekend at the Parkes Bowling and Sports Club.
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What does the sealing of the Middle Trundle Road mean to you?
Lyn Edwards (Tullamore): It makes such a difference for our trips to Parkes and further in terms of timing and safety as it cuts the trip by about 15 minutes. We’ve been waiting for this to happen for 42 years.
Tim Sander (farmer living on the road): I did not think I would ever see it happen. We are very thankful for the road improvements and it is a significant improvement for animal welfare. There is now only a small section of unsealed road left to the Central West Livestock Exchange.
Vivienne Bolam (Tullamore): It felt marvellous the first time I travelled on it! I am on the Parkes Shire Council Roads Committee and it’s been on and off the agenda since 1964, so I am very happy. I never used it before as it was just unbearably painful.
Improvements for Parkes Aero Club
The Parkes Aero Club received good news from Member for Orange, Phil Donato MP, last Friday when he announced the club’s successful application for funding through the 2018 Community Building Partnership Program. “I’m thrilled to announce the Parkes Aero Club will receive $20,000 to enable them to build a new awning on the Clubhouse building,” Phil said. “The awning will provide year-round protection from the elements and give us an outdoor social space,” said Warwick Tom, public officer of the club.
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Phil Donato At the announcement were (L-R) Brett Preising, Councillor Alan Ward, Phil Donato, Wade McConnell and Greg Rout.
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Fiona Does A Brave Shave A Parkes resident took the bold step of shaving her hair last week by taking part in the World’s Greatest Shave for the Leukaemia Foundation. Fiona Mcgonigal, who lost a kidney through cancer last year, felt she wanted to give something back and decided to raise money by shaving off her hair. Fiona was well supported by her friends at Currajong Disability Services with Trilbie Bermingham taking charge of the clippers. “It felt really strange after all my hair came off, but I am now really happy with my new style.” She plans to let her hair grow back, as she
wants to do it again next year for the same cause. Fiona aims to raise at least $1,000 for her effort and is almost half way there. “The fundraising is going really well, and I’ve received a lot of support so far.” She would like more people to sponsor her so she can help to give families facing blood cancer the emotional and practical support they need. Donations would also help to fund vital research to help more people survive leukaemia, while improving their quality of life. Fiona’s page is still open for sponsorships on the World’s Greatest Shave website.
POSITIONS VACANT Parkes Shire Council currently has the following job vacancy in the Planning & Environment department.
Trainee Business Administration You will need to have your Higher School Certificate (HSC) and a NSW Provisional or Full Driver’s Licence. You will apply for the positions by accessing the Positions Vacant section on Council’s website at www.parkes.nsw.gov.au and completing your application on line. Applications close at 5.00pm on Friday, 12 April 2019. Further information can be obtained by contacting Annalise Cummings or the Human Resources team on 6861 2333. Kent Boyd PSM GENERAL MANAGER
Fiona Mcgonigal before she shaved her hair last Thursday.
Trilbie Bermingham almost finished shaving Fiona Mcgonigal’s hair for her fundraising effort.
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POSITIONS VACANT Parkes Shire Council currently has the following permanent job vacancy in the Works & Services department (Depot).
Procurement Officer You will need to possess a Cert IV in Procurement, Contract Management and a minimum of 3 years relevant work experience. Also desirable would be a HRW Licence: Forklift Truck, MR Truck Licence, Dangerous Goods Licence, Crane Ticket, Automotive Trade Qualification and experience with Dangerous Goods Handlings. You will apply for the positions by accessing the Positions Vacant section on Council’s website at www.parkes.nsw.gov.au and completing your application on line. Applications close at 5.00pm on Friday, 5 April 2019. Further information can be obtained by contacting Michael O’Shannessy or the Human Resources team on 6861 2333. Kent Boyd PSM GENERAL MANAGER
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Push To Restore Clarinda Fountain Baroness Gardner of Parkes is the only Australian woman to date who has been elevated to the peerage, and only the second life peer who has taken a name from a place outside the United Kingdom. “It was a huge battle to get Parkes in her title and Trixie Gardner even had to get permission from the Queen,” said a representative of the Baroness who visited Parkes in January doing research for her autobiography to be published later this year. The Baroness is the daughter of Greg and Rachael McGirr and was born in Parkes as one of nine children. Her sister is Clarinda who died at a young age and the fountain in Cooke Park was erected in her memory. “The Baroness is very passionate about the Clarinda Fountain, and I am sad to report that it is not in a good state,” said the representative who preferred not to be named. She said it would be wonderful if it could be restored to coincide with the launch of the autobiography, as the McGirr family was so important to the history of Parkes. The family helped with the establishment of Memorial Hill and parts of Cooke Park. “There is this wonderful dichotomy of history in Cooke Park with the new statue of Elvis on the one side and the Clarinda
Fountain on the other. It would be great to have them match in stature with the fountain restored to its original state.” The representative said if the Baroness, who turns 92 in July, was fit enough she might travel to Parkes to launch her autobiography here. Trixie Gardner earned a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) in 1954 from the University of Sydney and moved to the UK in 1957. She was a councillor of Westminster City Council, Lady Mayoress (when her husband was Lord Mayor), in 1970 she stood for Parliament for the Conservative Party, and he was elected as a member of the Greater London Council (GLC).
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Carole’s Creations Fashion Parade and High Tea at St George’s Anglican Church at 2pm. Cost $10 (at door) with entertainment by the Southern Cross Vocal Band from Sydney. Clothes and other items for sale at event. Parkes and District Relay has been cancelled!
Bush walking with National Parks Association of NSW at Weddin Mountains National Park, Black Gin Gully for a 6km walk – graded medium. Meet at Forbes Railway Station at 8:45am. Walk leader Peter Cannon, contact him on 6866 1225. Ride for Polio in Parkes at Cooke Park from 9:30am, then Lions Park 10:30am; Spicer Park 11:30am; Lunch at Bushman’s Dam at 12:30; Woodward Park at 1:30, Keast Park at 2:30pm and Cheney Park at 3:30pm. Bring your bike and do a circuit. Contact Jenny Jewell at Greenparkes Nursery for more information. Spirituality in the Pub organised by Holy Family Parish at the Commercial Hotel from 6:30 - 7:45pm. Share a drink and/or dinner and hear their experiences of Daniel Greef and Lorraine Goodrick who will speak on their experiences of “Reaching Out Beyond the Borders” in Zambia, Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya and more. For more information contact Frances on 0412 103 597. Come and Try Day at Scots All Saints College Middle School from 9am – 3pm for students entering years 5, 6, 7 and 8. Register by calling 633 7310 by 18th March. Arthritis Support Group Social Meeting at Pink Orchid Café at 10am. All Welcome. Suicide Prevention Full Day Workshop at the Parkes Services Club from 9am – 4pm presented by Wesley LifeForce. To register or for more information, visit the eventbrite web page. Closing date for entries in the Sims Metal Waste to Art & Design community art exhibition and competition. Artworks can be made from any waste material. Artworks need to be delivered to Parkes Library. Entry forms available at any Parkes Shire Library, library@ parkes.nsw.gov.au Grief and Loss Program conducted by Parkes Palliative Care Team and volunteers at Southern Cross Village from 10:30am-12 noon for anyone who have lost loved ones. Practical and emotional support will be offered. Contact Kittie 6862 2038 or 0429 964 445 for further information. JPY & Allstar Band at Bathurst Panthers and Dubbo Regional Theatre respectively. Bookings online. Stephen Cheney at Parkes Services Club in the Downstairs Lounge form 4pm. Breast Cancer Network of Australia Forum at Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre from 10am - 3pm. Morning tea and lunch provided. Free bus to event picking up in Forbes, Parkes, Alectown and Peak Hill. For pick up times contact Dianne Green 0428535843 and she will also register you for the day. Sims Metal Waste to Art & Design community art exhibition at the Parkes Library. Anne of Green Gables The Musical presented by Parkes Music & Dramatic Society at The Little Theatre. Tickets at parkesmandd.com.au or Parkes Stationery & Office Furniture. Bush walking with National Parks Association of NSW at Coradgery Nature Reserve. Meet at Bushman’s Dam, Parkes at 9am. The 8km walk is graded medium. Walk leader Martin Bell contact him on 0429 346 586. Craft Corner Monthly Meeting at 257 Clarinda Street at 10am.
Launch of local author Margaret Dwyer’s second book of fiction and sequel to A Chain of Dreams at the Coachman Motor in at 2pm with afternoon tea, entertainment and cutting of Margaret’s 90th birthday cake. Everyone welcome! Bush walking with National Parks Association of NSW at Black Ridge. Meet at Bushman’s Dam, Parkes at 9am. This 8km walk is graded medium. Walk leader Peter Cannon contacted him on 6866 1225. Parkes Evening VIEW Club meets the fourth Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm for 7pm at various venues. Please contact our secretary, Janet Offner on 6862950 for all enquiries. The Library Book Clubs read fiction and non-fiction books. Meeting times: Peak Hill Library 6pm - 7pm, first Wednesday of the month; Parkes Library: 3pm - 4pm, last Wednesday of the month or 6pm - 7pm, last Thursday of the month. Call Parkes Library on 6861 2309 or Peak Hill Library on 68 69 1078 or email library@parkes.nsw.gov.au Friends of the Parkes Hospital, a not-for-profit group raising funds to benefit the Lachlan Health Service Parkes Hospital, meet on the fourth Thursday of the month upstairs at the Parkes Hospital at 7 pm. All welcome!
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PARKES SPORT Grant for Bogan Gate Golf Club
At the handing over of the funds were (L-R) Stacey Kelly (Northparkes Mines), Kelly Caruana (Parkes Soccer), Brendan Guy (Parkes Rugby Union Club), Angela Bottaro-Porter (Parkes Soccer), Sienna Tanswell (Parkes Soccer), Brayden Gibson (Parkes Soccer), Tracey Newbigging (Parkes Public School), Hubert Lehman (Northparkes Mines), Alan Gersbach (Parkes Sports Council), Danilo Bottaro-Porter (Parkes Soccer), Beth and Bill Thomas and Deb Abela (Parkes Dragon Boat Club) and Sandra Tildsley (Parkes Hockey).
Sports Grants For Nine Clubs Nine clubs shared in the latest round of the Sports Grants Funding Program announced by CMOC-Northparkes Mine and Parkes Shire Council totalling $22,226. The successful applicants were: Parkes & District Amateur Soccer Association $1,494; Parkes Dragon Boat Club $3,400; Police & Citizens Youth Clubs NSW Ltd $2,145; Parkes Hockey Association Inc $4,500; Parkes Railway Bowling Club $3,135; Parkes Public School $917; Parkes AFL Club $2,000; Parkes Spacemen Rugby League Football Club $1,635 and Parkes
Rugby Union Football Club $3,000. Parkes Sports Council Chairperson, Alan Gersbach said it would be great to see more clubs put forward their projects to compete for the grant funding which promotes sport development and participation. The joint funding agreement between CMOC Northparkes Mine and Parkes Shire Council will distribute $170,000 in sports related funding over three years. The next round, which opens in June, will see a total of almost $57,000 available for sports related projects within the Parkes Shire.
The Bogan Gate Golf Club celebrated on Tuesday after its successful application for funding through the 2018 Community Building Partnership Program. The club with the assistance of Member for Orange, Phil Donato, received $7,000 to be utilised for a kitchen and bathroom refurbishment to enhance the facilities of the venue that plays a very important part in the social life of the small community. Club spokesperson Marion McIntyre, and her husband Robert, who have been involved with the club for 30 years, said the committee was continually working to host events at the venue. “A new kitchen will be an important boon for catering purposes.” “This is the last remaining sporting venue in the community and our volunteers work very hard to keep it going,” she said. “With everything that has been happening with the drought we have welcomed this good news which will go a long way to reinvigorate everyone.” “The flat pack kitchen has already arrived so it is now just a matter of co-ordinating the tradesman, and we hope to have it functional in around four weeks.”
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The Parkes Dragon Boat Club welcomed Member for Orange, Phil Donato MP to Lake Endeavour for the first time last Friday. He came with good news announcing the club had received two grants. “I am pleased to announce funding of $6,500 under the 2018 Community Building Partnership Program, and a further $1,640 under the 2018 Local Sport Grant Program,” Phil said. The larger grant will go towards two dragon boat trailers, and the second one will be used for the training and accreditation for the coaches. “It’s wonderful to see our dragon boating community continue to thrive, and it’s an honour to be able to support them in their endeavours. Sport is a vital part of our regional living that unites us all,” said Phil.
Welcoming Phil Donato MP to Lake Endeavour were Parkes Dragon Boat Club Committee members Deb Abela (treasurer), Beth Thomas (secretary) and Bill Thomas (president).