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Our Bloke – Taj Lovett

July 10, 2020 By Maggi Barnard

Parkes Public School Captain – Taj Lovett

How old are you? 11

How long have you lived in or around Parkes and what do you like about living here? Since I was born. I like the different sports that you can play here.

Where do you go to school and what year are you in? Parkes Public School, Year 6.

What is your favourite after school activity? Football training, chatting with friends on social media and games.

What is your favourite food and movie? Tacos and Back to the Future.

What music do you listen to? Some rap and something with a good beat.

What do you want to do when you grow up? A famous NRL player.

If you could have a super power what would it be? To be able to fly because if I need to get somewhere quick, I can just get there.

Be Seen

July 10, 2020 By Maggi Barnard

Brenda Davies and Marja Iffland had lots to catch up on at bowls this week.

Jan McPhee and Di Howell were happy to return to playing bowls this week.

Fair Wear And Tear

July 3, 2020 By Maggi Barnard

We have had many tenants moving in and out of properties recently, and I thought it a good time to clarify what the term “fair wear and tear” means.

When it comes to Residential Tenancy Agreements, fair wear and tear means the normal deterioration of a property over time from ordinary, everyday use.

Some examples of fair wear and tear consist of faded curtains, frayed cords, furniture indentations and traffic marks on flooring, scuffed wooden flooring, faded or chipped paint or movement cracks.

Some examples of what is not fair wear and tear are missing or torn curtains, large marks or holes in walls, significant damage to flooring such as stains or burn marks, badly scratched or gouged wooden floors, unapproved paint jobs, burns or cuts in benchtops, and damage caused by pets.

The tenant is responsible to rectify any negligent, irresponsible or intentional actions that cause damage to the property. These are things we look for during our regular routine inspections rather than just waiting until the end of the tenancy.

Should we discover that there are some items that need to be rectified, we will address this as soon as possible to achieve a suitable solution.

Alternatively, if it is the end of the tenancy and damage is noted on the outgoing inspection, we will claim the tenant’s bond to reimburse or compensate the landlord for this.

For more information on this topic please feel free to contact the Century 21 Central West team today.

Our Gal – Lucy MacGregor

July 3, 2020 By Maggi Barnard

Lucy MacGregor – Parkes Public School Captain

How old are you? 11.

How long have you lived in or around Parkes and what do you like about living here? I have lived in Parkes my whole life. It has good schools and has good opportunities.

What year are you in? Year 6.

What is your favourite after school activity? Netball.

What is your favourite food and movie? Cookies and cream ice-cream and I like action movies.

What music do you listen to? 5 Seconds of Summer.

What do you want to do when you grow up? I want to be a doctor.

If you could have a super power what would it be? To be invisible.

Tell us an interesting fact about yourself. I have been to the Sydney Opera House to represent our school as part of the Choral Festival three times.

Do you prefer country living or city life?

July 3, 2020 By Maggi Barnard

Sue Ridley: I’ve been in Parkes all my life. It is just quieter and not a rat race. My extended family are here too.

Jack and Carmel van der Helm: We are originally from Parkes, but have been living in Melbourne for the past 47 years. We enjoy the peace and quiet, clean air and close proximity of everything in country towns, as well as cheaper real estate.

Kerry Buerckner: You could never pay me enough money to live in a city! It is more relaxed in the country. City people are so rushed. I was born in Parkes and love it here.

Our Bloke – Derrick Milling

June 26, 2020 By Maggi Barnard

Derrick Milling

How long have you lived in Parkes and what do you like most about living here? We moved here in 1997, it really is a lovely big village. I walk slower now, time is less critical.

Where do you work or what do you do currently and what do you enjoy about it? I’m retired from paid employment, and assist with Anglican Church worship commitments and being part of the vibrant team of volunteers at Georgie’s Pantry.

What is your favourite thing to do when you have free time? Gardening is such great soothing therapy. I also love reading and going mad doing Sudokus.

What makes you proud? I’m thankful to God for such a great family of Sandra, our children and grandchildren, their Christian values and attitude to others. Very thankful for volunteers who assisted at the Pantry during this drought period.

If you could be an animal which one would you choose, and why? Probably a turtle (pull your head in Derrick), and swim whenever I liked – cool!

What is your all-time favourite movie, song and/or book, and why? Movie: To Kill a Mocking Bird; book: Long Walk To Freedom by Nelson Mandela; Song: Abraham, Martin & John sung by Dion.

Tell us about your best holiday. We have been to Ireland three times and in 2015 we also attended the Anzac Dawn service at the Villers Bretonneux Australian National Memorial on the Western front. The Irish humour knocks me out!

What is on your bucket list? I want to fly! I used to jump off the woodshed as a kid, and I still can’t get it right. Kangaroo Island when it’s open again would be great.

What is your message to the public during these turbulent times?

June 19, 2020 By Maggi Barnard

Chief Inspector David Cooper, Central West Police District

Chief Inspector David Cooper, Central West Police District: This year has certainly been one of challenges – as we all battled our way through a devastating drought and then the catastrophic bushfires – we thought things were finally starting to look up. Then COVID-19 hit and life has not been the same since. What these things have really shown is that our communities are adaptive, strong and resilient. What was considered “normal” in our day-to-day lives may never be the same again, but we have all managed to adapt and change the way we do things.

Internationally the “Black Lives Matter” movement has come to the fore and has brought with it many conversations. The actions of some police from overseas, as portrayed in the media, appear abhorrent. What I can say is that the police in Parkes support our community because they are part of the community. Our police and community relations are strong and have been built over many years. Police rely on the community for their support just as much as the community relies on police to maintain law and order. I look forward to continue working with the community as we move forward and face the challenges together.

Talking Real Estate – with Tara

June 19, 2020 By Maggi Barnard

When looking at renting out a property there are a few things that can mean the difference between a successful investment, and a real estate nightmare.

It is crucial to have a property manager who stays on top of maintenance and has a great relationship with local tradespeople. When looking for a property manager, investors should look for one that is going to maintain the property, so the quality remains.

Consistency and integrity during regular property inspections, clear and concise communication with owners about the required repairs, as well as proactively organising repairs with tradespeople, are just some essential requirements of a successful property manager. Leaving repairs for an extended amount of time only creates larger problems, so we work to identify anything that needs doing and try to organize repairs as soon as possible to avoid further issues.

At Century 21, Tara and her team keep property owners updated throughout the repair process, ensuring the work has been done and to a high standard and sending images of the completed work for peace of mind.

The Century 21 property management team has an excellent relationship with local tradespeople which makes all the difference when getting the job completed to a high standard and in a suitable time frame. For investors to be certain that their property is well looked after and that the value of their property continues to increase, look no further than Tara and her team at Century 21 Central West. For more information about how the property management team at Century 21 can assist you with your investment property, please feel free to contact us today!

Our Gal – Natalie Quince

June 19, 2020 By Maggi Barnard

Natalie Quince

How long have you lived in Parkes and what do you like most about living here? I have lived in Parkes for almost 14 years. I love Parkes’ sense of community – people look out for each other.

Where do you work or what do you do currently and what do you enjoy about it? I work for Anglicare managing Georgie’s Boutique and Georgie’s Pantry. I am also a Priest at St George’s Anglican Church. I enjoy being able to help people live better lives. Sometimes even the smallest thing like a phone call or a loaf of bread can make a difference to someone’s day.

What is your favourite thing to do when you have free time? I confess that I love online window shopping. I get creative ideas for the Boutique, I can plan a virtual holiday or imagine my house renovations actually happening.

What makes you proud? Kindness and courage. I feel so proud of people, especially children, when I see them being kind to one another. I am also enormously proud of the courage that our community has shown over the last few years in finding ways to battle drought and now isolation.

If you could be an animal which one would you choose, and why? Maybe an owl. I like how content they appear. I imagine them knowing some great secret that gives them wisdom and inner peace.

What is your all-time favourite movie, song and/or book, and why? Luckily for me (being a priest) my favourite book is the one that I have to read almost every day – the Bible. I find reading my Bible a bit like chatting to a friend. It encourages me, gives me good advice, points out the truth about things and I find it entertaining.

Tell us about your best holiday. Japan in the winter time. It was like being in Narnia.

What is on your bucket list? Design and build my own home, go to New York, join an archaeological tour of Israel and the Middle East.

Be Seen

June 12, 2020 By Maggi Barnard

The Parkes Visitor Information Centre reopened last week. Here is Tourism Officer Cherie Simpson at the display of local produce available for purchase at the centre.

Ash Farrar and Bianca Oliver ready to welcome customers at Byrne Clothing earlier this week.

Helen and Clive Stibbard enjoyed the winter sun in the Parkes CBD on Tuesday morning.

The Salvation Army op shop is open again on Tuesdays and Thursdays much to the delight of customers. On Tuesday Ken Moir and Chris Symonds were happy to help Neleke Robinson (right).

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