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Question of the Week?

December 8, 2016 By Maggi Barnard

What did you love about primary school, and what are you looking forward to when you start high school?

Molly Smith – Middleton Public School Year 6: Probably the best thing about my time at Middleton was being a prefect, and having that opportunity. I’ve loved how supportive the teachers are, and of course my friends. I’m going to Parkes High, and I’m excited about all the different subjects we’ll get to do.

Nick Glasson – Parkes Public School Year 6: I loved having the opportunity to meet new friends and be a leader at the school. All the teachers are friendly and it’s really fun. I’m going to Parkes High School, which will be an opportunity to learn more and meet new friends.

Sam Airey – Holy Family Primary School Year 6: I’ve really enjoyed primary school. All the teachers are really nice, and you’ve got a lot of your mates in your class. Next year I’ll be going to Red Bend Catholic College and it’ll be good to meet new friends from all around. I’m looking forward to doing new subjects, like woodwork and metalwork.

Our Gal – Di Green

December 1, 2016 By Maggi Barnard

Di Green
How long have you lived in Parkes?
I live about 46km from Parkes in Goonumbla. I was born there, so have lived in the area for all my life, except for the two years I worked at a renal transplant unit in Sydney.

What do you like about Parkes? It would be the people. As a community they get behind things and really care. The people of Parkes are very supportive.

Where do you work? I work for Lachlan Area Health as a McGrath Breast Care Nurse.

What do you enjoy about your work?
Hopefully that I make a difference, so that people don’t feel so isolated.

What do you do with your free time? I like to spend time with my husband, Tuck, and my daughter Tahlia. I really enjoy just being at home. It’s nice and quiet. If three cars go down our street it’s a busy day.

How do you like your coffee? Bellas make a dairy-free coffee chill, and if I’m having a bad day, that’s what I’ll have. Otherwise I don’t tend to drink coffee, but I am a total chocoholic.

What makes your day? Probably just seeing my daughter happy, and spending time with my family. We’ve all become so busy, that quality time together becomes really special.

If you could go anywhere in the world on holiday, where would it be? We go to Queensland all the time, but I would have to say Hawaii – if I could just click my fingers and be there – it’s the long flight that gets me.

Question of the Week?

December 1, 2016 By Maggi Barnard

Why did you want to march for the White Ribbon Day?

Phill Kelly: I think it’s really important to show respect for women and to start leading the way against violence. I completely support what they’re trying to do.

Matt Hancock with Oliver Dagger: I haven’t got experience with domestic violence, but I’ve certainly heard about it. It’s good to come and show support for a good cause.

Connor Baillie: I’m mainly marching for my mother. This is really important to her, and I thought absolutely I’ll come down and show my support for women’s rights. It’s a great day.

Our Bloke – Brendan Allen

November 24, 2016 By Maggi Barnard

Brendan Allen

How long have you lived in Parkes? We moved over from Peak Hill two and a half years ago.

What do you like about Parkes? It’s progressive! There’s always improvements being made to local services and businesses.

Where do you work? I’m the owner/manager at Greenlight Collectables.

What do you enjoy about your work?
Finding new things! Learning about vintage items and their purposes.

What do you do with your free time?
Spending time with my wife and kids and reading comics.

How do you like your coffee? Flat white with two sugars.

What makes your day? Finding something I never knew existed.

If you could go anywhere in the world on holiday, where would it be? Machu Picchu.

Question of the Week?

November 24, 2016 By Maggi Barnard

What do you love about volunteering?
(Asked at Meals on Wheels luncheon for volunteers)

Veronica Sutton: I love helping out those less fortunate. It’s a great way to get out and meet other people, both the clients and the other volunteers.

Jo Tye: The joy of it. Meeting new people. It’s just fun.

Lionel Lyneham: I just love being able to help the community.

Our Gal – Sylvie Maloney

November 17, 2016 By Maggi Barnard

Sylvie Maloney

How long have you lived in Parkes? I was born in Parkes but left to complete my BA in Advertising and Marketing in Bathurst. I continued on to the Sunshine Coast where I studied Graphic Design and Photography while working in a photo lab, and then moved to Port Macquarie to work in communications. I came back home in 2012 to my family and friends.

What do you enjoy the most about living in Parkes? Being a rural kid growing up on a large property, I have a great appreciation for the land and love the friendly, caring nature of the locals.

What do you do for work? I work for the Parkes Phoenix newspaper as an Advertising Executive and run my own Photography business called Chemical Creations Photography.

What do you enjoy most about your work? I really enjoy all the amazing people I get to meet through both workplaces. I love fast paced environments and enjoy creating memories with a camera!

What makes your day? The fact that I enjoy my jobs and have two awesome puppies at home along with a lovely partner, family and friends makes life pretty spectacular!

How do you like your coffee? With a shot of hazelnut.

Who would you like to have dinner with? Either the writer and psychologist Scott Peck or artist Frida Kahlo, I can’t decide.

Question of the Week?

November 17, 2016 By Maggi Barnard

Why is Remembrance Day important to you?

Duncan Clement: I served in Afghanistan and East Timor. Remembrance Day is important because those people laid down their lives for the lifestyle we have today. Not all of it was voluntary.

Kevin Dunesny: This is the basis of our freedom, and we should honour their sacrifice.

Keith Woodlands: It’s important because it commemorates probably the greatest sacrifice Australian soldiers ever made.

Our Bloke – Daniel Calabro

November 11, 2016 By Maggi Barnard

Daniel Calabro

How long have you lived in Parkes? I moved here 15 months ago from Leeton with my family.

What do you enjoy the most about living in Parkes? It’s a great place to raise a family and it has great opportunities.

What do you do for work? I am a funeral director and operate JT Cock & Sons.

What do you enjoy most about your work? Every day I have the honour of being involved in a family’s life at one of their most vulnerable times. I find great pride in the trust that these families place in us.

What makes your day? Spending time with my children, going to the park for lunch.

How do you like your coffee? White with two sugars.

Who would you like to have dinner with? Richard Branson, as he is a fantastic entrepreneur and would be a great mentor if you are so lucky to be able to spend time with him.

Question of the Week?

November 10, 2016 By Maggi Barnard

What is a traditional festive dish from your culture?

Nancy Cayo: There are so many dishes from Peru. One special occasion dish is Ceviche which is raw fish with raw onion, marinated in lemon salt and secret ingredients, and eaten with lettuce and sweet potato. We’re also famous for potatoes and quinoa.

Epi Sadrodro: In Fiji we do the Lovo for special occasions. We put stones in a fire, and then dig a hole for the hot rocks. We use the rocks to cook meat, fish and veggies, which are wrapped in foil or covered with special leaves to keep the dirt off, and left to cook in the hole. Lovo can feed a lot of people.

Fareeda Baig: I’m a Muslim from Pakistan. After Ramadan we have the Eid-ul-Fider, which focuses on desserts and sweet things. We eat a special breakfast called Sheer Khurma, it’s made of thin wheat slices and dried fruit cooked in milk.

Our Gal – Helen Magill

November 4, 2016 By Maggi Barnard

Helen Magill

How long have you lived in Parkes? I’ve lived in Parkes all my life.

What do you enjoy the most about living in Parkes? I love the galvanising community spirit and the freedom of country life.

What do you do for work? I am a professional tennis coach in Parkes, which I’ve been doing for 33 years, and a Coach Mentor for Tennis Australia

What do you enjoy most about your work? Every day I have interaction in young people’s lives and see them grow and develop. I get most pleasure out of seeing the happy faces on children when they work hard and enjoy their time on court with me.

What makes your day? People smiling and being kind to each other – it’s not hard.

How do you like your coffee? Skim Latte

Where would your dream holiday be? Anywhere in the world with my husband and two children without mobile reception.

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