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March 2, 2017 By Maggi Barnard

Mia, Rhonda, Norma & Bev enjoyed a cuppa at the Red Cross drop in last Friday.

The CanAssist men are the organisation’s most price- less asset as they selflessly give hours of their labour and expertise to collect and repair goods for the garage sales. They are (L-R) Eric Davies, Tom Kearney, Trevor Southwell, Steve Mitchell, Ian Mill, Bernie Crowe, JFK – John Francis Kelly and Jim Jennings. Bob Srictland was absent.

Representatives from local schools gathered for the first 2017 Parkes Junior AECG meeting on Tuesday. At the back (L-R) are Nicayden Greenwood, Katlyn Turnbull, Kyah Turnbull, Jazlyn Greenwood, Harmih Turnbull, Kye Herft and Izaac Handcock. In the middle (L-R) are Angus Johnston, Jake Herring, Bob McEwan and Hope Kealley Smith. In front (L-R) are Makayla Sloane, Lara Bennett, Ella Ward and Sophie Cronin.

The Lachlan Dragonboat members who paddled for the Western Region Rogues team bringing back a silver and bronze from Penrith are (L-R) Beth Thomas, Helen Rowbotham, Claire Davis, Coach Deb Clarke, Warren Edwards, Carmen Stephens and Rochelle Smith. See report on page 12.

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February 23, 2017 By Maggi Barnard

Natalie Madsen rode down to Sydney with Darren to par- ticipate in this year’s Big Ride 4 Parkinsons – she’s been wanting to do it since before they got their bike.

Celebrating citizenship: Jen Day with son Adrian Day, Maribeth Wagner, Felipa Unger and May Smith.

Two long-standing Parkes Shire Council employees re- ceived awards on Tuesday in recognition for the 20 years they have worked for council. (L-R) Parkes Shire Council General Manager Kent Boyd, Toby Huppatz,Tom Ward and Mayor Ken Keith OAM.

Mayor Ken Keith OAM and Shellie Buckle (right) an- nounced the 2017 Jack Scoble Educational Scholarships on Tuesday. Michael James accepted the award on behalf of his daughter Courtney James and Merlin Casey’s scholarship was accepted by his grandfather Mick Casey.

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February 16, 2017 By Maggi Barnard

Tony Fisher of Parkes has retired and is happy to be do- ing his stained glass designs full time – a hobby he’s been doing for 30 years, and teaching for 16 years. He is in the process of changing his business name to Ynot Fiisher Glass. He is also working on a commission for the new village chapel at Southern Cross Village.

The Ikon provided the perfect setting for a quiet Valentine’s dinner for Denver Leongson and Sheridyn Bicket

Angelique and Scott Thomson celebrated Valentine’s Day with a romantic meal at the Ikon.

Cammay Hall and Duncan Thorpe enjoyed a sunset meal at the Ikon Bar for Valentine’s Day.

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February 9, 2017 By Maggi Barnard

Penrith Panthers, Lachlan Stein (left) and Tony Satini (right) were at Cooke Park last Thursday to meet fans and hand out autographs. Hayley Arrow, Jordii Ahsee and Amelia Ahsee were keen to get a photo with them.

Billy Swindle asked Lachlan Stein of the Penrith Panthers to sign his shirt.

Two brothers Shamus (front) and Selwyn Podetti enjoyed meeting Lachlan Stein and Tony

Christian School 2017 Captains are James Simpson and Rachel Thorncroft.

Holy Family SRC 2017 are back row (L-R) Matthew Skinner, Clayton Wing Yip, Matilda Grosvenor and Mitchell Finn. Front row Sophie McQuie, Joan Carolan and Sharlia White. Jagger Gillingham was absent.

Holy Family House Captains 2017 are back row (L-R) Wira Thomson, Tristan Hanstock, Quinn Hennock and Jack Rice. Front row Ellie Toohey, Charley Jones, Maia Hennock and Lily Heraghty.

Holy Family School Captains 2017 are (L-R) Emily McGinnes, Philip Howard, Bronte Thomp- son and Patrick Kupkee.

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February 2, 2017 By Maggi Barnard

Australia Day Ambassador, Susie Elelman (middle) met Jocelyn and David Moles at the opening of the Australia
Day Art Exhibition last Wednesday.

Fred and Frances Thornton took part in the All Australian Car Display on Australia Day at Cooke Park. They are in
their 1928 Chev National.

Stephanie O’Rourke attended the Australia Day celebrations in Cooke Park with her children last Thursday. Leah
is on her left, Isaac on her lap with Joshua and Holly on her right.

Csaba Belley of Parkes was one of the 30 artists to exhibit at the Australia Day Art Exhibition. He is with his wife, Judy, at his painting entitled Because of Magpies.

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January 26, 2017 By Maggi Barnard

Zion, Ellice, Pearce, Emma, Oscar and Evie had lots of loud and arty fun at the library’s Story Time on Tuesday.

Jacob Gosper, Lilly Gosper, Saxon Gosper and Clara Rice enjoyed getting creative at the library

Carter and Ava Thomas get crafty with mother Tereasa Lunn at Story Time.

The kids loved making binoculars for the story time craft. Pictured l-r are Betty McConnell, Symone Lee, Hank Lee, John McConnell and Maggi McConnell.

Cr Barbara Newton and Christine Bell from Tullamore took the opportunity to meet Member of Parliament for Orange, Phil Donato, last Friday

Doug Porter, Member for Orange, Phil Donato and Cr George Pratt enjoyed a friendly chat over a barbecue at Cooke Park last Friday.

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January 19, 2017 By Maggi Barnard

GOLDEN GIRLS… The Parkes Shire Council’s staff worked tirelessly and could be seen at every event making sure it runs smoothly, answering questions from fans and keeping people happy. They could not be missed in their golden outfits in the crowd welcoming the Elvis Express. They are l – r Anna Charlton, Emily Brotherton, Katrina Dwyer, Beth Link, Jodi McIntyre and Natalie Caldwell.

Children in Parkes love dressing up for Elvis. These brothers were at the station to welcome the Elvis Express. They are (L-R) Ahston, Campbell, Tomas and Xavier Scally.

Miss Priscilla, Jackie Batt managed to look cool and beau- tiful at the Dish when the heat wave struck last Friday. She is with the two international feature artists Pete Storm from the UK (left) and Jake Rowley from the US.

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