Maggi Barnard

Maggi Barnard has been with the Parkes Phoenix since it was established in March 2016 and loves writing about her community.

New Tractor Released In Red Centre

March 2, 2017 By Maggi Barnard

CaseIH and the Australian dealer network gathered in the Australian Red Centre for the release of the New CaseIH OPTUM CVT last month.

The Optum CVT series is the newest trac- tor family to CaseIH and Sincock LVM, en- gineered on the success of the Puma. Available in two models the Optum 270 and the 300 engine horse power with both models utilising the continuously variable transmis- sion (CVT). The Optum suits many applica- tions from tillage, spraying to the hay mar- ket.

Key features in the machine are the 6.7L engine designed as a joint venture between Cummins, CNH and Iveco. The engine has been widely used in the production of the Maxxum, Puma, Magnum, Patriot Sprayers and the Axial Flow Combines over the past years. The cab is all about operator com- fort. It is spacious with 5.9m2 of glass for the best vision so the operator has a bird’s eye view of all implements.

For more information, call in today and speak with the friendly team at Sincock LVM in Parkes and Condobolin.

Tucker Takes Sportspower

March 2, 2017 By Maggi Barnard

Despite a large contingent of members travelling to Sydney to contest the annual Droughtbusters weekend of golf, a good field contested the Sportspower Parkes 18- hole Stableford last Saturday.

Renowned local sporting identity Wayne Tucker proved too strong for the field as he returned a solid 39 points to edge out Brent Timmins on a countback. Tucker came home the final 9 holes in a great 3 under par off his 19 handicap to record 21 points, while Timmins was equally impressive with 20 points.

The 2017 ladies golfing season started last Wednesday. Tomorrow the ladies will play an 18-hole Stableford for the Denise Charlton’s trophy.

The club and golf professional Daniel Newton will be conducting coaching class- es for ladies and senior men under Golf NSW incentives to encourage more ladies and men to get into golf.

Tomorrow members will contest the Tel- escope Tyres & Batteries March Monthly Medal in A, B and C grades with local ac- countancy firm Peter Woods & Associates supplying the trophies in the Handicap Sections. Griffins Leading Edge is spon- soring the putting competition, which will be played in conjunction.

By Paul Thomas

Western Region Rogues Amaze Rest Of State

March 2, 2017 By Maggi Barnard

The formidable Western Region Rogues dragon boat team took to the waters of Penrith International Regatta Centre on Sunday and came home with silver and bronze.

With true determination and grit and paddles thrashing in beautiful synchronisation, the team won silver in the women’s and bronze in the open sections. Both feats are amazing, as only four men were included in the Western side, where other teams had up to twelve men in their sides.

For the paddlers it was as if something magic happened on the water in front of a crowd of thousands, as they raced the 500m course six times. The team had six Lachlan Dragons: Carmen Stephens and Claire Davis of Forbes and Warren Edwards, Helen Rowbotham, Rochelle Smith and Beth Thomas of Parkes.

The team, coached by Deb Clarke of Ba- thurst, was congratulated many times over on their spirit, enthusiasm and absolute de- termination.

“I think we are all legends,” said Deb proudly. “We have certainly lifted the profile of Western Region in the state dragonboat community.’

“Our time together stands out for me as one of the most enriching life experiences of friendship, unity and caring,” said War- ren Edwards. “We were united, we were a force to be reckoned with and we gave them all something to talk about well past Sunday’s racing.”

By Chris Sweeney

Grease and Oil Change #2

March 2, 2017 By Maggi Barnard

The second Grease and Oil Change Work- shop in Trundle is on Thursday, 9th March. A variety of inspiring speakers will cover in- teresting topics suitable for all ages. These include planning for retirement, tackling cancer, staying on top of your mental health, bush yoga, goal setting.

A range of health professionals, including a dietician, social worker, alcohol and other drugs counsellor and a registered nurse for skin checks will be in attendance.

RSVP’s are essential. Contact Cherie Stitt on 0411 057745 or cheriequade@hotmail.com

Record Number Of New Aussies

February 23, 2017 By Maggi Barnard

Fourteen new citizens pledged their loyalty to Australia and its people on Tuesday, making it the largest Citizenship Ceremony to be held by the Parkes Shire Council.

Mayor Ken Keith welcomed the new Australians, who have come from all over the globe. The new citizens have come from as far away as Scotland, Iran, Pakistan, India, Thailand, and the Philippines, with one from neighbouring New Zealand.

Our newest citizens have already called Australia home for at least five years, al- though former Scotsman James Murray boasts the longest residency – he has lived here for 29 years. James came to Australia from Scotland in 1988, and has lived in Parkes since 1993. James is the Regional NSW Manager with Linfox Logistics.

Former Kiwi Daniel Klaas Kroot is another long-term Parkes resident who decided to make it official. Daniel came to Australia from New Zealand in July 2000, and has been living in Parkes since 2001. Daniel works as a warehouse team member with Containit Solutions.

Felipa Prado Unger arrived in Australia from Philippines in July 2011 and settled in Parkes straight away with her husband Donald.

Rupa Abhishek Dupe came to Australia from India with her husband and two daughters in October 2011 and settled in Parkes straight away. Mrs Dupe is a Placement Consultant with Joblink Plus.

Anoop Nair arrived in Australia from India in November 2005, and his wife Lakshmi Balachandran arrived on Christmas Day in 2009. They relocated to Trundle in March 2013. Anoop is a Retail Assistant. Lakshmi is a Registered Nurse. They have two children including Maadhav, who also received Australian citizenship.

Muhammad Akmal arrived in Australia from Pakistan in July 2011 and his wife Ammara joined him in September 2011. They moved to Parkes in November 2013. Muhammad works as a Procurement Officer with Northparkes Mines. Ammara looks after their three children; Hareem and Muhammad Arham, also became Australian citizens on Tuesday.

Mohammadebrahim Emamjomeh, who is known as Abraham, came to Australia from Iran in April 2012. He moved to Parkes in March 2016 and works as a Civil Engineer with John Holland. He is married with a two year-old son.

Hathaya Nongkhu arrived in Australia from Thailand in 1996. She relocated to Parkes in 2016. She is engaged and works at the RMS as a Project Contract Officer.

Maribeth Loberanes Wagner arrived in Australia from Philippines in June 2012 be- fore relocating to Parkes. She is a cook at Chong Hing Restaurant in Parkes and enjoys cooking for her husband.

By Raen Fraser

25 Years For Local Touch Carnival

February 23, 2017 By Maggi Barnard

The 25th Local Government Touch Football Carnival kicks off at 9am at Cheney Park tomorrow.

The annual event, hosted by Parkes Shire Council in conjunction with Parkes Sports Council, has become a staple event on the Local Government social calendar.

The Carnival attracts teams from interstate, comprising of Australian and Local Government employees, allied organisations and their families.

Parkes Shire Council’s General Manager, Kent Boyd said: “Our local teams are excited to battle it out with our Council counterparts.

“This year we have teams travelling from Brisbane, Bankstown, Lake Macquarie, Camden, Canada Bay, Willoughby, Port Stephens and Dubbo.”

Kent said some new teams would be participating, as well as loyal entrants, like Wagga Wagga City Council. They have been attending the Carnival since its incep- tion in 1992.

Teams will play a round-robin style tournament with two grades in both the men’s division and mixed divisions.

Set to be a great family-friendly day out, residents and visitors are encouraged to cheer on the teams.

Our Bloke

February 23, 2017 By Maggi Barnard

Lionel Lovett

How long have you lived in Parkes and what do you like about living here? I have lived in Parkes for around 35 years. I wasn’t born here, but I call it my home town. What I like about Parkes is the people I have met over the years. Parkes is a community that has an endless supply of good people.

Where do you work and what do you enjoy about your work? I work at Parkes Public School, and the thing I like about working here is the school community: the staff that I work with and the students’ families that I meet and greet every day.

What do you do to unwind after work or on weekends? I like to unwind by just lying on the lounge watching a good movie or TV programme.

What are you really good at? I don’t really know what I’m good at, but I do have a knack for looking at things differently.

If you could have a super power, what would it be? My super power would be teleporting.

What is your pet hate? I don’t think I have a pet hate, but if I did it would prob- ably be people not refilling the printer or photocopiers.

Tell us about your best holiday ever. I loved a Christmas and New Year holiday. My family went to the Gold Coast, doing all the theme parks and eating out. We stayed in a penthouse at a hotel for a week. Then we spent another week at Port Macquarie, where we just travelled around the area seeing the sights. One thrill was watching my son catch his first fish on his own. Awesome sight!

Shin Splints

February 23, 2017 By Maggi Barnard

With summer sports winding up and pre- season training for winter sports commencing, it is not surprising that today I saw my first case of shin splints (Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome), for this year.

Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS) is the medical name for lower leg pain that occurs below the knee on either the front outside part of the leg (anterior shin splints) or the inside of the leg (medial shin splints). MTTS is a common injury seen in many running or jumping based sports for example, basketball, netball, football or hockey.

Shin splints most commonly occur when repetitive or prolonged activities place strain on where the muscles attach to the outside lining of the bone (tenoperioste- um). Put simply, the cause of MTTS can be summed up in four words: too much too soon. Athletes often first experience shin pain early in the season due to de-conditioning and when training surfaces are generally harder. Later in the season it can be caused by increased load or fatigue from over training and not allowing enough time for recovery between activities.

If you have shin splints stretch your calf muscles regularly through the day. Another good stretch is to kneel on a carpeted floor with your legs and feet together and toes pointed directly back then slowly sit back onto your heels, pushing your ankles onto the floor until you feel tension in the muscles in your shin. Hold for 15 seconds then relax and repeat. When you return to sport, increase your load slowly and avoid run- ning on hills and hard surfaces until your pain goes completely.

“For the fitness of you”

Linda Reilly

Letters

February 23, 2017 By Maggi Barnard

Dear Editor,

Thanks for the items you put in the Phoenix which I generally enjoy reading. You used to have a page of puzzles – suduko, cross- word, etc. It would be greatly appreciated by the number of people that I have talked to, if that could be re-instated.

Merren

Dear Merren,

We appreciate your comments in relation to the puzzles page, however in order for us to run this section, we require a sponsor for the page. If you know of any business that might like to sponsor this, please ask them to get in touch with us to discuss fur- ther.

Maggi Barnard Editor

Parkes Women’s Bowling Club

February 23, 2017 By Maggi Barnard

Club Championship Singles this week: Rhona Went def Gwenda Carty and Liz Byrne def Robyn Morgan. Rhona Went will play Liz Byrne in the final on Sunday, 5th March.

A successful Trading Day was held and the raffle prizes were won by Joy and Gwenda. The new monthly Scroungers competition

has started and first prize went to Frances Charlton with 47 and second Marja Iffland with 45.

The CWD Singles close on 3rd March and will be played at the club from 3rd to 5th April. Club Championship Pairs will open on 7th March and close 12pm on 21st March.

Maggi Barnard

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