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SNIPPETS…

October 11, 2019 By Maggi Barnard

The Pink Morning Tea Mini Field of Women at Lions Park had a good turn out on Sunday morning. There are plenty of events during October for Pink Up Parkes.

Parkes Open Gardens this Sunday, 13th October: Take a break from the dry landscape around us and visit six beautiful gardens from 10am to 4pm. Wristbands are on sale at Greenparkes Garden Centre. Lots of stalls, raffle tickets for $1 tickets, morning tea, lunch, a pink garden and some surprise finds. It’s going to be a great day. Children 16 and under free entry. $15 adults.

2020 Free Cuppa Registrations Open: Local businesses are invited to help tackle driver fatigue by registering to take part in next year’s ‘Free Cuppa for the Driver’ scheme from 1st March to 31st May. The scheme encourages drivers to stop at participating businesses for a free cuppa to take a break from driving long distances. The scheme will be operating in over 20 local government areas in the Western, South Western and Hunter Regions of NSW from the Victorian border to the Queensland border and to the coast at Port Stephens. Since its inception ten years ago the scheme has given away more than 20,000 free cuppas throughout NSW. Last year it was operational in 50 towns and cities and 101 participating businesses, including 15 local participating businesses in the Parkes, Forbes and Lachlan Shire Council areas. The closing date is Friday, 18th October. If your business would like to participate, contact Melanie Suitor on 6861 2364 or email Melanie.Suitor@parkes.nsw. gov.au, or register on the website www. freecuppa.com.au

2020 Australia Day Awards: Nominations are open for the 2020 Parkes Shire Council Community, Cultural, Environmental and Sports Awards, including the Ron Harrison Sports Bursary. “The annual Australia Day awards are designed to publicly acknowledge and reward the marvellous contributions citizens and groups make on a local level and encourage others to follow their lead,” said Parkes Shire Mayor Ken Keith OAM. “We recognise individuals or groups who are positively contributing to the local culture, community and environment.” The awards cover the 2019 calendar year to date and will be announced at the Australia Day Awards ceremony in January next year. Pick up a nomination form from Council, one of the libraries, or at the Parkes Visitor Information Centre. Alternatively, download nomination forms from www.parkes.nsw. gov.au. Entries for the Community, Cultural and Environmental Awards close on Monday, 18th November. Entries for the Sports Awards and Ron Harrison Sports Bursary close on Wednesday, 30th November.

Visit Craft Corner in Clarinda Street to see the exhibition of some wonderful and quirky tea cosies, like this cat and mouse one.

Nothing As Snug As A Tea Cosy

October 11, 2019 By Maggi Barnard

Alison Evans of the Craft Corner hands over the Judges Choice award to Maralyn Wise from Forbes in the biennial tea cosy competition of the Parkes Craft Corner.

Two years after its highly successful inaugural tea cosy competition, the Craft Corner in Parkes has again brought this celebrated relic back to life!

“The quality is just amazing and the talent the entrants displayed with their skills to crochet, knit and sew is just fantastic,” said Alison Evans of the organising committee.

Last Friday the 43 entries from all over the State were put on display for the announcement of the winners. Judges Kelly McGirr and Elsie Mahon carefully considered all the entries and picked the winners.

Maralyn Wise from Forbes won the Judges Choice award. She also received a highly commended for her entry in the Weird and Wacky category.

Maralyn was overjoyed with her prize saying it was the first time she had ever won something for her knitting as quilting and patchwork were actually her forte.

Frances Charlton’s traditional doll cosy won the Treasured Memories category. Sharon Preisig took out the Weird and Wacky category, and received highly commended in the Floral Splendour category.

Joanne Veronese was first in the Floral Splendour category, and achieved highly commended in the Treasured Memories category.

Voting for the People’s Choice winner will take place until 21st October.

By Maggi Barnard

Wedding Bells…

October 11, 2019 By Maggi Barnard

Presenting Sylvie Everingham-Potts and Brodie Potts.

Last Saturday it was time for Sylvie Maloney, Senior Advertising Executive of The Parkes Phoenix and wedding photographer on weekends, to switch places from behind the camera to be in front of it. She and her fiancé Brodie Potts tied the knot and celebrated with close family and friends at the Hart Bar in Parkes.

Sylvie’s creativity shone through with the couple having rosemary thrown over them for confetti, with a unique geode cake and stunning balloon decorations adding to the festivities.

Complications From Crooked Teeth

October 11, 2019 By Maggi Barnard

Most people choose to correct crooked teeth for cosmetic purposes or to improve self-confidence.

Did you know that living with misaligned teeth could also negatively impact your health?

Here’s how:
1. They’re hard to clean. It can be difficult for toothbrush bristles and floss to get be- tween and around crooked teeth, which can lead to a higher risk of oral diseases.

2. They’re injury prone. Crooked teeth that protrude are more likely to crack or chip should an accident happen.

3. Crooked teeth can influence gum dis- ease. How? Gum disease can develop when bacteria in your mouth turns into plaque. When gums don’t fit around teeth properly, there’s more room for bacterial growth.

Have you been thinking about correcting your smile? We’d be happy to speak with you about some of the best treatments available at our practice for an improved look.

For all your dental needs please call us at Riaz Dental on 6862 1261 or visit www. riazdental.com.au

Who Will Walk Away With A Henry This Year?

October 11, 2019 By Maggi Barnard

The Parkes Business of the Year award went to Regos Plus Tyre & Mechanical last year. In two weeks’ time this year’s winner will be announced at the 2019 Henry Awards gala evening.

In two weeks’ time the business gala event of the year will take place at the Parkes Services Club.

The 2019 Henry Awards gala evening on 25th October is the night when local business in the Parkes Shire are celebrated.

This year the annual event is going pink in support of Pink Up Parkes with $5 per head donated to the McGrath Breast Cancer Foundation. Make sure to get your ticket before they sell out at $90 including a meal and entertainment, and a night of brilliant networking.

The evening is hosted by the Parkes Chamber of Commerce. This year categories include: Start Up Superstar; Outstanding Young Employee; Excellence in Hospitality and Tourism Services; Excellence in Manufacturing, Agribusiness, Mining, Industrial and Trade; Excellence in Personal and Lifestyle Services; Excellence in Professional Services; Excellence in Retail; Excellence in Social Enterprise; Excellence in Innovation; Outstanding Young Entrepreneur; Outstanding Business Leader; Excellence in Small Business; and Excellence in Business.

The highlight of the evening is the announcement of the coveted Parkes Business of the Year award, won by Regos Plus Tyre & Mechanical last year.

The finalists have been announced in all the categories. Good luck to all the finalists in striving for excellence in business.

Harvey Norman Parkes

This October marks my 10 year anniversary at Harvey Norman. I started in the Dubbo furniture warehouse as a casual and worked my way up the ranks working in every department as a sales- person. Over the years I developed a passion for fitting out peoples’ homes and meeting new people along the way. I took over the Parkes Franchise in Au- gust 2017 and am now proud to be a part of the community helping on the Pink up Parkes committee this month. Congrats to all the Local Henrys Finalists. I’m very proud to be a finalist for the Young Entrepreneur Award
Ben Smart Proprietor Harvey Norman Parkes

Burns Precision Ag

Burns Precision Ag is a family operated business which started out focusing on Precision Ag solutions to help landowners become more efficient. We recognised a gap in the market for affordable security solutions for remote areas. There was already Solar CCTV on the world market but there wasn’t a system that was both affordable and practical for rural Australia. We designed and tested our own prototypes over 12 months. The end result was a tough, reliable solar CCTV system capable of handling hot, cold and windy conditions. We offer eight unique models with customisable options to suit each camera location.

Kerin Physio Co

Kerin Physio Co is a diverse team of allied health professionals, who are passionate about delivering high quality health care to our rural communities.
We offer a full range of healthcare services, and have clinics scattered around the Central West (with Parkes as our central hub and office) or our fabulous therapists can meet you in your home, gym, the pool or office – wherever suits you!
We are thrilled to be a finalist for The Henry’s this year and look forward to a fun night out, and we’d also like to wish all the very best to the other participants.

Sunshiny Days

October 11, 2019 By Maggi Barnard

The warmer months have arrived! While everyone is enjoying some reprieve from the cooler months and basking in some bright sunshiny rays, it’s extremely important to stay SUN SAFE.

Over the past decades outdoor activities and recreational sun exposure has become increasing popular, however this is strongly related to a rise in skin cancers. Overexposure to sunlight is widely accepted as the underlying cause for harmful effects on the skin, eye and immune systems.

Did you know? Experts believe that four out of five cases of skin cancer could be prevented!! Enjoy the sun, but enjoy it safely with a few simple precautions! SunSmart is a multi-focal program recognised for providing leadership and innovation in sun protection. Their message is simple, Slip! Slop! Slap! Seek! Slide!

Slip On Clothing: Wear clothing that covers as much skin as possible.

Slop On Sunscreen: Sunscreen should be the last line of defence after clothing, a hat, shade and sunglasses. During sun protection times, apply SPF30 (or higher!), water-resistant sunscreen to any skin not covered by clothing.

Slap On A Hat: The skin on your face, ears and neck is much thinner and more sensitive to UV damage. Choose a hat that provides good shade to your face, head, neck and ears.

Seek Shade: Shade is a practical, user-friendly form of sun protection. Well designed and positioned shade can significantly reduce UV exposure as well as create cool, comfortable spaces for physical activity and recreation

Slide On Sunglasses: Your eyes are very sensitive to UV damage. Choose a close fitting, wrap-around style of sunglasses.

To learn more about sun safety, come and chat to our friendly staff and Pharmacist at Parkes Pharmacy in the Metroplaza!

Middleton Wins With Dr Suess’ Garden

October 11, 2019 By Maggi Barnard

WEIRD AND WONDERFUL… Middleton Public School students in Dr Seuss’ Garden are (L-R) Natalia Scherer, Emily Wild, Toby Fliedner (partly behind the tree), Seth Bennett and Corinne Scherer.

“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, Nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” ― Dr Seuss, The Lorax

Middleton Public School did it again, as it has for the past seven years – taking out the regional first place in the 2019 SIMS Metal Waste to Art competition.

This year the school won the Sustainable Building 3D category and received $500 in prize money for their creation called Dr Suess’ Garden.

The garden was made from thousands of plastic lids by Middleton students and staff under the direction of Helen Standen.

“We are pretty proud of our achievement,” said Helen. The school and wider community helped to collect plastic lids for at least 12 months to complete the project, while the two purple pipes and the green strapping used for grass were waste from the recycled Water Rising Main Pipeline construction.

“We not only participate to beautify our school, but every student from Kindergarten to Year 6 gets involved teaching them about reducing, reusing and recycling waste,” said Helen. The students work on the project during their library time in the first term. “We love creating something with bottle tops as every child can participate threading the tops.”

This year’s Dr. Suess’ Garden brightened up a dull, dirty corner in the playground adding to the ever growing collection of Waste To Art constructions around the school grounds.

Waste to Art’s aim is to challenge perceptions about rubbish and create a new life for materials that would have been thrown away.

Australian National Field Days

October 11, 2019 By Maggi Barnard

The Australian National Field Days (ANFD) provides a unique opportunity for retailers, primary producers, the general public and government organisations to come together to share information in a hands-on forum.

With a strong reputation as the oldest annual agricultural exhibition in the country (est. 1952), the ANFD showcases quality exhibitors continuing the long-held commitment to Advancing Australian Agriculture.

The event showcases new ideas, the latest technology and innovations in agriculture. It is an informative, social and enjoyable day out for all.

The 2019 event is set to be a real investment in the future of agriculture according to ANFD Manager, Jayne West. “The prime purpose of the ANFD continues to be to assist the agricultural industry by providing those involved with the opportunity of gaining firsthand knowledge of the latest trends in agricultural equipment and technology.

“Participation by exhibitors and attendance by industry and other visitors is part of the collaborative investment in agriculture and the success of the event year after year.

“It’s amazing how the Australian agriculture industry continues to pull together in good times and in bad to move forward. It’s no wonder our industry represents one of the most advanced with the sophistication of Australia’s agricultural land management continuing to increase and our farmers among the most self-sufficient in the world,” said ANFD chairman, Sam Connell.

Residents Happy With Parkes Water

October 4, 2019 By Maggi Barnard

At the prize draw were (L-R) Parkes Shire Councillors Alan Ward and Bill Jayet, Banjo the Recycled Water Scheme Mascot, Mayor Ken Keith OAM and Deputy Mayor Barbara Newton.

The drinking water in Parkes has been given the tick of approval with 43% of locals rating the water quality high or very high.

In the 2019 Parkes Water Survey residents were asked to rate their satisfaction with the quality and affordability of Parkes’ drinking water. They were also asked to gauge community attitudes towards the Recycled Water Scheme, which will use recycled water to irrigate public greenspaces.

Participants in the survey went into a draw to win Council vouchers towards their water bills.

The first prize, a $250 Council voucher towards the winner’s water account, went to Kristy Davison. Second prize winner, David Potts, won a $150 Council voucher, and Mark O’Neil claimed third prize, a $75 Shop Parkes Card.

“This year we had 164 respondents, which provides a strong sample of the population,” said Mayor Ken Keith OAM.

“It is particularly encouraging to see that the overwhelming majority of our residents regularly undertake water saving practices.”

Generally, respondents expressed satis-faction with the quality of Parkes drinking water: 40% rated Parkes water quality as average; 43% considered it to be high or very high; 85% reported satisfaction with the value for money.

The survey results show that the new Re-cycled Water Scheme is well received, with over 92% of respondents expressing sup-port, 6% neutral, and only one respondent expressed disapproval.

What’s On @ The Library

October 4, 2019 By Maggi Barnard

COMPUTER TRAINING
Want to feel more confident using a computer or mobile device? The Parkes Library provides FREE computer training.
Would you like to learn how to:
– send an email?
– search the internet?
– shop online?
– download and store photos?
– attach photos to emails?
– use Facebook?
– use computer programs such as Micro-soft Word?

You can learn safely and at your own pace at the Parkes Library with hands-on support and advice from our friendly staff. Train-ing and support sessions are held every Wednesday morning during school terms from 9am to 10:30am at the Parkes Library. These sessions are designed for beginners through to more experienced users. The sessions are free for Library members – if you’re not a member it’s free to join! For bookings call the Library on 6861 2309. You can also access the Computer Training Pro-gram and Digital Learning from home via our Online Library catalogue.

GIVE BRIDGE A TRY!
Keep mentally fit and have fun. Parkes Bridge Club is offering FREE lessons and demonstration games at Parkes Shire Li-brary commencing Monday, 21st October on Mondays from 1pm to 3pm and Fridays from 10am to 12noon. Enquiries: Greig Ball 0429 621 712.

ADVANCED CODE CLUB – SCRATCH
Refine your coding skills that you’ve learned in Scratch with a whole new set of fun projects. Participants must already have experience using Scratch. Six-week course starting on Tuesday, 22nd October to 26th November from 4 to 5pm at the Parkes Shire Library. For primary students years 3 – 6. Places are limited. Bring a parent/guardian with you to register. Call 6861 2309 for more information.

Harvey Norman Parkes

Burns Precision Ag

Kerin Physio Co

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