MEET DAVID HEINS… I came to Parkes some years ago when I was the senior construction engineer for the new NorthParkes underground mine. The company I worked for, SKM, had the EPCM contract to install the materials handling system. I came back again last year as a senior project engineer on the Parkes Bypass working for Transport NSW. The construction is done by the contractor, Georgiou. I really like Parkes. It is a very friendly town. My re-interest in music started two years ago when I had a go of my son’s trumpet. This led to lessons. Further to this I sensed that music bands, especially in country areas, have a real Australian feel about them and being part of it is enjoyable. The social side of the band has also been a revelation with new friendships formed. A good band needs a good music leader, and Parkes is fortunate to have Duncan Clement (left in photo with David Heins).