Bob Strickland: Doing something useful that helps other people, and meeting lots of people. We have great team spirit helping each other with all jobs.
Anthony Burke: Giving something back to the community and helping raise funds for CanAssist.
John Francis Kelly (JFK): My wife had cancer and CanAssist was really good to her, so I wanted to pay back a little and decided to volunteer.
Vice-captain Middleton Public School – Indianna Kennedy
How old are you? 11
Where do you go to school? Middleton Public School
What is your favourite after school activity?
Gymnastics.
What is your favourite food, movie and music? Food: ravioli; movie: Harry Potter 3; music: country
What do you want to do when you grow up? I want to be a veterinarian.
If you could have a super power what would it be? Shape shifting.
What makes you laugh the most? Friends and comedies.
If you were the ruler of your own country, what would be the first law you would introduce? Poverty stops now!
Tell us an interesting fact about yourself. I love, love, love animals, especially puppies.
Cr Bill Jayet’s reading of the NSS book was broadcast ‘live’ from The Dish to the children at the Parkes Library on Wednesday.
Tyler Clark (2) came dressed as a space man.
Parkes Public School Captain – Riley Fernando
How old are you? 12
Where do you go to school? Parkes Public
What is your favourite after school activity? Football.
What is your favourite food, movie and music? Food: steak; Movie: Godzilla vs Kong; Music: Ski Mask The Slump God.
What do you want to do when you grow up? I want to be in the military or be part of the service anywhere.
If you could have a super power what would it be? Invisibility, so I’m not seen all the time.
What makes you laugh the most? My baby brother.
If you were the ruler of your own country, what would be the first law you would introduce? No cars, people have to use motorbikes for transport.
Tell us an interesting fact about yourself. I’ve been riding bikes for around four years now. I love mountain bike riding and BMX.
Linda Snyman: It was amazing – so much talent! The storyline was great with comedy, drama, romance all rolled into one performance. The costumes were fabulous – it was an all round excellent night out.
Janice Cassidy: I loved it! I love amateur theatre (it is where I met my husband!), and we have really good talent here. It is so great that we have a theatre and society where the talent can be shown. The costumes, lighting, stage production and music of Wicked were all excellent. The cast all did really well. The whole production, including all the behind-the-scenes work, was all brought together so well.
I also enjoyed going out in a group again and seeing the joy and happiness on people’s faces. We are very lucky to have the M & D in Parkes and the quality of it and all the people who volunteer their time to put shows on.
Neil Hamilton and Johnny Carey from Currajong Disability Services enjoyed the 40th anniversary of the Special Sports Day held at Red Bend Catholic College.
People flocked from far and wide to the opening of the new KHub store in Forbes last weekend.
Jill Peterson and Ingrid Stephenson were in charge of the bridge score register at the Parkes Bridge Club meeting.
Attending the 150 years +1 gala celebration at Forbes Town Hall last weekend were (L-R) Member of the NSW Legislative Council Sam Faraway, Forbes Mayor Phyllis Miller OAM, Parkes Mayor Ken Keith OAM and Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack.
How old are you? 11
Where do you go to school? Middleton Public School
What is your favourite after school activity? Netball, physie and swimming.
What is your favourite food, movie and music? Food: curried sausages; Movie: Wonder – it has a lovely storyline and it shows that it’s OK to be different; Music: Dua Lipa.
What do you want to do when you grow up? I would like to be a paediatrician because I would like to be able to help sick kids.
If you could have a super power what would it be? Teleportation – it would be great to move from one place to another without moving.
What makes you laugh the most? My oldest brother Charlie and his jokes.
If you were the ruler of your own country, what would be the first law you would introduce? All shops would be closed on public holidays, especially Anzac Day.
Tell us an interesting fact about yourself. I enjoy sewing as I find it relaxing, and I love swimming. My favourite event is the medley, doing one lap of every stroke.
Tyler McPhee (4) and Charli-Kate Berry (4):
Tyler: My mum plays with me and my dog Lexi.
Charli-Kate: My mum paints with me, makes me dinner and gives me ice cream.
Macey Gaidzionis (4) and Liyana Basnayake (3):
Macey: I love my mum because she makes me breakfast.
Liyana: My mum plays Barbie dolls with me.
Max Francis (4) and Elijah Hearn (5):
Max: I love my mum because she gives me cuddles.
Elijah: My mum tucks me into bed every night and she makes me breakfast.
Vice Captain Middleton Public School
How old are you? 11
Where do you go to school? Middleton Public School
What is your favourite after school activity? I like to play after school sports.
What is your favourite food, movie and music? My favourite food is steak, my favourite movie is Backtrack Boys and I like lots of different music.
What do you want to do when you grow up? I would like to become a barber.
If you could have a super power what would it be? To be able to fly.
What makes you laugh the most? My dad.
If you were the ruler of your own country, what would be the first law you would introduce? No fighting.
Tell us an interesting fact about yourself. I play just about every sport.
The Late Jim Harper 3 RAR Infantry Korea attending an ANZAC parade in Parkes in 2010.
How long have you lived in Parkes and what is the best thing about living here? We (the Harper Family) moved here in 1965. I’m very fond of the community spirit in Parkes, and the surrounding countryside and available space to switch off.
Where do you work or what do you do currently and what do you enjoy about it? I established my own business in Parkes six years ago – Jo Laurie Healing Arts. I’m passionate about sharing Intentional Creativity workshops for people in my studio so that they remember the joys and benefits of creating with a mindful, process not product driven attitude. I also hold weekly Women’s Circles, and offer Lomi Lomi, Hot Stone Massages, and I’m a Reiki Master.
What is your favourite thing to do when you have free time? Dance with my paintbrush!
What makes you proud? Thinking about Anzac Day approaching, I’m proud and grateful to these men in our family:
• Uncle George Hamon killed in action aged 22 in 1917 in France;
• Poppo: Charles Harper Infantry WW1 and Intelligence WW2;
• Uncle Adrian Harper Rat of Toobruk, and 2nd Battalion WW2;
• Uncle Kelly Harper Rat of Toobruk, and 2nd Battalion WW2;
• Uncle Arthur Harper 3rd Battalion Ack Ack WW2 and 3rd Battalion Korea;
• Uncle Jack Harper 3 RAR Korea;
• Dad: Jim Harper 3 RAR Infantry Korea.
What will you do on Anzac day? I have never missed a Dawn Service, and always lay a wreath in gratitude for my family. I attended a Dawn Service in Bargara, Queensland and marched there for Dad one year – it was a memorable event. One of us will march for Dad this year and we’ll have a family bbq lunch.