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News From PSCB

July 1, 2022 By Maggi Barnard

Meet Jordan Powter – he keeps everyone at Parkes Shire Concert Band (PSCB) on the beat. He started learn-ing drums 10 years ago, taught by the previous legend drummer Doug Richards. He reads all styles of music, and also plays country, rock, gospel, metal, punk, funk and jazz. Some bands that inspire him are Snarky Puppy, Dirty Loops, Blink-182, and KISS.

 

PSCB hosted a regional bands workshop last weekend with members from bands in Forbes, Griffith, Hillston, Leeton and West Wyalong participating. The workshop concluded with a concert at Cooke Park Pavilion for the public on Sunday.

 

Sam Hunt, Middleton Public School student, plays trum-pet in the PSCB. He was fortunate to attend a workshop by legendary jazz musician James Morrison in Grenfell recently. Sam is still very excited about the experience. PSCB welcomes students to play with them. Rehearsals are from 7 to 9pm on Tuesdays during school term in the music room above Parkes pool complex in Dalton Street. For further enquires contact Music Director Duncan Clement on 0405 035 164.

Our Young Gal – Bethany Moss

July 1, 2022 By Maggi Barnard

Vice Captain Parkes Christian School – Bethany Moss

How old are you? I’m 18 years old. 

Were You Named After Anyone? I wasn’t named after a person, but I was named after the town Bethany in the Bible. 

What three things would you like to pack in your lunch box every day? I would pack hot chips with chicken salt, pasta and an iced coffee. 

If you could choose any job in the world, what would you do? Something to do with animals. 

If you could invent something, what would it be? Instant travel! 

If you had to spend $10,000 today, how would you spend it? Doing up my old F100, shopping and Railway eats. 

What is the scariest thing you’ve ever done? I got caught in a rip at Culburra Beach. 

If you could meet any historical person, who would that be? The country music singer Morgan Wallen – he may not be historical because he’s not dead yet. 

What makes you feel like dancing? Country and early 2000s music. 

If you had three wishes, what would you wish for? Hang out with Morgan Wallen, 64 Mustang and travel to Nashville. 

Be Seen @ Frost & Fire in Forbes

June 24, 2022 By Maggi Barnard

Rochelle Smith and Angela Wilson.

 

Jack Gould, Eddie Cartwright and Olivia Wagner.

 

Kimberley Jackson, Carly and Noah Jayet and Tony Fisher.

 

Charli, Zarna, Justin and Jack Gould.

Our Young Bloke – Tyler Boland

June 24, 2022 By Maggi Barnard

Vice-captain Parkes Christian School – Tyler Boland

How old are you? 17. 

Were You Named After Anyone? Not that I know of.

What three things would you like to pack in your lunch box every day? Hot chips, pizza scrolls, Solo.

If you could choose any job in the world, what would you do? To be an NBA player.

If you could invent something, what would it be? A time machine.

If you had to spend $10,000 today, how would you spend it? I would spend it on shopping.

What is the scariest thing you’ve ever done? Nearly drowned.

If you could meet any historical person, who would that be? The basketball player Kobe Bryant.

What makes you feel like dancing? Not much, I don’t normally feel like dancing.

If you had three wishes, what would you wish for? World peace, super speed, the ability to fabricate anything from nothing.

Be Seen @ Parkes Picnic Race

June 17, 2022 By Maggi Barnard

Britney Hubbard won the prize for the Best Dressed Tent.

 

Alyssa Miller of local band Foxxy Cleopatra.

 

Emily Gersbach with Sue and Al Gersbach, Izzy Wright and Casey Pattern.

 

Natalie Perin was the compere for Fashions on the Field.

Our Young Gal – Arabella McCutcheon

June 17, 2022 By Maggi Barnard

Parkes Christian School Primary Captain – Arabella McCutcheon

How old are you? I am 11. 

Were you named after anyone? My middle name is after my great grandma. 

What three things would you like to pack in your lunch box every day? Plums, mangos and a Caesar salad chicken wrap. 

If you could choose any job in the world, what would you do? I don’t really know, but right now, I am really into baking, sport and running. So honestly, being a baker, Olympian or a coach would be cool! 

If you could invent something, what would it be? My mum has a beautiful orchard, with passionfruit, figs, apples, lemons, limes and lots more fruit including pretty flowers called snapdragons. But these little types of caterpillars are eating her corn and capsicum and beetroot and birds are pecking off the little apple buds and figs. To stop that from happening I would like to create a massive net that goes over all the orchard, and if the caterpillars or birds try to come in it would have such a bad scent that they will go away safely so that they don’t get hurt. 

If you had to spend $10,000 today, how would you spend it? I would give half of it to the Horizon Project (a fundraiser for a church in South Asia), then save up the rest to buy my friends and family presents to surprise them, and buying ingredients to make cakes or pies. 

What is the scariest thing you’ve ever done? Saying goodbye to my red and blue cattle dog when we had to put her down. 

If you could meet any historical person, who would that be? I would LOVE to meet Jesus! 

What makes you feel like dancing? The rhythm of the music. 

If you had three wishes, what would you wish for? I would wish for world peace, for everyone to believe and praise God willingly, for everyone to go to heaven and for everyone to enjoy life and be kind. 

Our Young Bloke – Zac Herden

June 10, 2022 By Maggi Barnard

Primary Captain Parkes Christian School – Zac Herden

How old are you? 11. 

Were You Named After Anyone? The actor Zac Efron. 

What three things would you like to pack in your lunch box every day? Chips, sandwich and sour worms. 

If you could choose any job in the world, what would you do? I want to be a Youtuber. 

If you could invent something, what would it be? A rocket engine that has unlimited fuel.

If you had to spend $10,000 today, how would you spend it? I would buy a green screen, a camera and cool lights for my room. 

What is the scariest thing you’ve ever done? When I jumped off a three or four-storey bridge. 

If you could meet any historical person, who would that be? Jesus. 

What makes you feel like dancing? Cool music. 

If you had three wishes, what would you wish for? Infinite money, no one poor and no more bills.

Do you have a favourite pet?

June 10, 2022 By Maggi Barnard

Zoe (7), Sam (7) and Sarah (9) Smith:
Zoe: Guinea pigs because I like to hold them and feed them.
Sam: I like goannas because they have long tails and they have a very different skin.
Sarah: I like lobsters and wriggly snakes. 

 

Ruby Davies (8), Louellea Kennaugh (6) and Chloe Davies (10):
Ruby: I like bunnies because they are cute and fluffy.
Louella: I like rainbow lorikeets because they talk a lot and they are very soft, and I like cats too!
Chloe: I have two guinea pigs and they are very cute. They are called Zulu and Pippa.

Be Seen

June 10, 2022 By Maggi Barnard

The Fat Parcel from Eugowra provided free hot drinks at the grand opening of PETStock last Saturday in Parkes. The friendly service came from (L-R) David, Kirsty, Olivia and Judd.

 

Kym, the Reptile Man, entertained the kids at the grand opening of PETStock on Saturday. Here he tells Zoe and Sarah Smith about how clean these giant cockroaches from the Daintree Rainforest are.

 

Myra Singh and Ella Jablonskis went on a ‘hayride’ on The Dish last week at the National Reconciliation Week program at the Parkes Radio Telescope last week.

 

Huginn and Muninn, the magpies that used to visit Erik Lensson every morning for breakfast, and inspired him to create art from waste.

Our Young Gal – Leilani Lavaka 

June 3, 2022 By Maggi Barnard

Parkes Christian School Captain – Leilani Lavaka

How old are you? 17. 

Were you named after anyone? No, just a cultural name 

What three things would you like to pack in your lunch box every day? Chocolate, watermelon and salad. 

If you could choose any job in the world, what would you do? Paediatric oncologist. 

If you could invent something, what would it be? A knowledge transferring book with endless amounts of knowledge. 

If you had to spend $10,000 today, how would you spend it? I would give it to my mum after paying for petrol for my car. 

What is the scariest thing you’ve ever done? Cliff jumping next to a school of dolphins. 

If you could meet any historical person, who would that be? Harriet Tubman or Nelson Mandela. 

What makes you feel like dancing? When I blast my historical playlist of the good classics through the house, especially when I’m getting ready for something exciting. 

If you had three wishes, what would you wish for? Pet cow, world peace and equality. 

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