Principal Coral O’Neill.
Jack Gould.
Ben Woolstencroft.
Lianna Richings and Sophie Kim.
Kindness @ Parkes Public School
What do you think of the Parkes CBD makeover?
Gregor and Marty Sammut-Paul (owners of Regional Business Supplies): We love the new main street. We are extremely happy. It makes a huge difference and people tend to stay longer and not just go through the area. It has brought vibrancy to this end of the street.
Susannah and Allan Blatch (owners of AA Blatch): It is now much more pleasant and was definitely worth it. The landscaping is lovely. We love all the plants and trees. We have made a lot of improvements to our business to complement what Council has done. We are very pleased to have a well-known business in the renovated part of the main street.
Out and About
Jaimee, Andrew and their dog Barney took the opportunity to enjoy the great spring weather at the moment.
Jaimee, Andrew and their dog Barney took the opportunity to enjoy the great spring weather at the moment.
Our Gal – Lea Orr
Lea Orr
How long have you lived in Parkes and what do you like most about living here? 1981 saw me settle in Parkes. Up until then, as part of a banking family, and with transfers in teaching, I had lived in eleven towns (and 14 houses)! My hubby, Bruce, is a third-generation farmer at Gunningbland. Next year, we’ll celebrate our 40th anniversary, and that’s what I love about the place – our huge, close, caring, forever friendship base!
Where do you work or what do you do currently and what do you enjoy about it? I’m a retired teacher, love retirement – I recommend it!
What is your favourite thing to do when you have free time? I enjoy reading, playing lawn bowls, fishing, gardening and walking. I love my Friday coffee gals, they are a Godsend, especially during this COVID year.
What makes you proud? Naturally, I’m extremely proud of three capable, independent, likeable young adults out there who began life as our children on the farm! I’m also very patriotic and proud to be an Aussie.
If you could be an animal which one would you choose, and why? Wouldn’t it be cool to be a bird, with the freedom of flight (but only in fine weather!)
What is your all-time favourite movie, song and/or book, and why? I sing along to 70s music in the car – you can understand the words and remember them after almost 50 years! Love to read a good mystery novel, anything by Nora Roberts! Ah, a cuppa and a good book, sitting in the sun!
Tell us about your best holiday. Visiting Egypt, including a Nile cruise, was pretty special. Within Australia, going heli-fishing on the Gulf and catching my first barramundi last year was amazing!
What is on your bucket list? Main plan is to achieve a smooth transition to living in town next year! See more of Australia, enjoy some caravanning. Enjoy time with our two grand kiddies when the family is able to return from the craziness of NYC during COVID. Maybe visit France and pay our respects to my great uncle and others resting there.
What is your favourite thing about springtime?
Kalvin Dargin: I love going to the pool and I like to see the leaves come back and the flowers bloom.
Tyson Gustowski: My favourite thing is that we can play football on the weekend and at school. I like all the flowers that come out in spring.
Kyanna Dargin: In spring I like to hear the birds singing and see the butterflies and the bees flying around in the nice warm sun and the warm wind.
Jason Nielsen: Spring is the best because you get good sunshine and the leaves grow to give you shade in the heat.
Want To Know The Value Of Your Home?
Our local property market is certainly very interesting at the moment. We are experiencing low stock levels and good demand from buyers, especially first home buyers and investors.
With spring in the air, now is traditionally the time people think about selling, whether it is your own home or investment, it is easier to move around and get things done when we have pleasant weather conditions.
Recently my phone has been ringing, with out of town investors looking at our region, as our home prices are low and rental returns high. I have also had more mature people considering a quieter life and looking to move west to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Obtaining a current market appraisal on your home may help you make important decisions about whether to stay or go, or should you borrow money to renovate, or find out how much equity you have for investing purposes.
At the appraisal appointment, I do a walk-through of your home, have a chat to you about the property, and can usually give you a price estimate on the spot, followed by a written report if needed. The process takes around 20 minutes with the aim to give you a price range of your current market value and offer any advice that may help with your decision making.
To book your property appraisal please contact Tara Kelly at Century 21 Central West 0418 465 407. Servicing Forbes, Parkes and Eugowra.
Be Seen
Alenka Gafa was snapped by our photographer when she grabbed a coffee before work this week.
Nicholas and his mum are enjoying time together as she cannot go home in Townsville with the border closure.
What do you enjoy about coming to the Parkes Men’s Shed?
Warren Tanner: I’m the only welder here and enjoy making metal stuff and repairing items for people like strollers and wheel chairs. We have all the necessary equipment here to help us with any repair job. But the best part is coming here to talk a lot of nonsense with everyone else! It is good for my mental health.
Trevor Rowney: I like giving them all cheek to lighten them up a bit because they are so dull… (he said with a glint in his eye)! I also enjoy fixing whatever people bring in, anything from antiques to chairs. I once did an antique rocking horse that was also a high chair. It was a very rewarding project to work on.
Our Bloke – Lee Piercy
Middleton Public School Vice-Captain – Lee Piercy
How old are you? I am 11 years old.
How long have you lived in or around Parkes and what do you like about living here? I have lived here all my life and I like that most of my family and friends live here too.
Where do you go to school and what year are you in? I go to Middleton Public School and I am now in Year 6.
What is your favourite after school activity? My favourite activity is playing video games with my friends.
What is your favourite food and movie? I really like the movie ‘Spiderman: Into the Spider-verse’ and my favourite food is theatre popcorn.
What music do you listen to? I listen to upbeat music, but I really like Bass Boosted music.
What do you want to do when you grow up? I want to be a professional gamer.
If you could have a super power what would it be? My superpower would be invisibilty!
Tell us an interesting fact about yourself. I spent a year in hospital battling a cancer called Neuroblastoma.
Be Seen – Building Bird Boxes at the Men’s Shed
Photos: Ken Engsmyr
Leo Butler and Chris Finkel at Forbes Men’s Shed with a Kookaburra box.
Peter Thompson knows precision measurement for the entry way is vital.
Cliff Cowell and John Short are assembling Crimson Rosella boxes.
Peter Thompson is hard at work on the bird boxes.
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