Seven junior members of the Forbes Auto Sports Club took part in the Australian Junior Dirt Track Championships in Brisbane recently. At the back are Lenny Duggan, Holly Hope-Hodgetts and Michael Price. In front are Roy Duggan, Hayden Duggan, Lockie Duggan and Hugh Hope-Hodgetts.
The runners-up in the Forbes Netball Autumn ladies competition was Swish Swish.
The mixed competition runners-up was Late Or Never. (Read full report on page 10.)
Lara Amery – Vice-captain Parkes Christian School
(Primary)
How old are you? I’m 11 years old.
Were you named after anyone? My middle name was named after a lady who my mum stayed with when she went to America.
What three things would you like to pack in your lunch box every day? Watermelon, chicken schnitzel salad and vegemite and cheese on biscuits.
If you could choose any job in the world, what would you do? I would definitely choose to be a hairdresser.
If you could invent something, what would it be? If you could just click your fingers and your jobs would be done or already be dressed or firewood was already cut for you.
If you had to spend $10,000 today, how would you spend it? I’d start my own hairdressing business or give the money to charities, compassion, or to the poor.
What is the scariest thing you’ve ever done? When part of my family climbed Uluru and on the way down it was very steep, windy and slippery.
If you could meet any historical person, who would that be? I would like to meet Jane Austen or Enid Blyton and ask them how they got ideas for all of the books they have written.
What makes you feel like dancing? Whenever I make up my own songs on the spot.
If you had three wishes, what would you wish for? My family’s farm has an awesome year for our crops, that others know Jesus and our earth will have peace.
Casey Evans and Jenna Evans were also enjoying Sylo’s opening day.
Michael Jelbart, Sam Nixon and Luke Hoey were at Sylo’s first day of opening last Wednesday.
The Peak Hill elders who attended the special morning tea held for the community to celebrate NAIDOC Week.(Photo: Neighbourhood Central)
Sue Henry: It is a good idea. I know people in Forbes, and it is also good to know what is happening over there. I no longer buy the paper so it is good to pick up one publication with all the news in it.
Jenny Short: It is a great idea, and good for resource sharing. I worked in Forbes many years ago and it will be good for people from Parkes to go over to events and activities in Forbes and vice versa.
Sue Ridley: I like it, and we are close enough to go over to Forbes if there is something interesting happening, and for Forbes people to come here.
The staff going forward at White’s Electrical in Parkes under new owner Ken Van Dyke. Five staff members remained and will be joined by staff from Parkes Electrical. (Photo: Les Finn)
Chloe Pryor and Harmony Pout enjoyed doing some shopping in Forbes this week.
Carol Monahan, Maureen Wilson and Janette Lockwood met up in Forbes this week.
Barbara Goodger: I would happily choose retirement.
Val Maunder: I would love to be one of the travel guides from the tv show.
Lyn Elliot: I always wanted to be a nurse, so that’s what I chose to do.
Jacob Cowie – Vice-captain Parkes Christian School
How old are you? 11
Were You Named After Anyone? My middle name was named after my uncle.
What three things would you like to pack in your lunch box every day? For Fruit break, mango. For recess a packet of chips and for lunch a sandwich.
If you could choose any job in the world, what would you do? I would love to be a zoo keeper because I love animals and reptiles.
If you could invent something, what would it be? Probably a hoverboard or an invisibility suit.
If you had to spend $10,000 today, how would you spend it? I would donate some to poor people, give some to my family and keep some for myself.
What is the scariest thing you’ve ever done? Going on a 20m high giant swing.
If you could meet any historical person, who would that be? Definitely Jesus.
What makes you feel like dancing? Music!
If you had three wishes, what would you wish for? To stop animal cruelty across the world; for everyone to give their heart to the Lord and I would love to get an Armadillo girdled lizard as a pet lizard.
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.
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.
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.