Geoffrey Suttie: My partner heads to the dawn service each year. I hope people understand it’s not just a holiday, it’s a remembrance day

Shaun Lawler: It’s very symbolic, and all about honoring the servicemen. I hope to see the younger generation carry on the tradition of the day

 

Aleisha Batterhm: My dad served in the Navy, so we always honour those who served, and my mums birthday is also on Anzac Day.

 

Pauline Cracknell: Thinking about the poor soldiers who died to defend our country, I hope the young ones understand what it is all about.

Lorraine Nelson: It is good that we have a day dedicated to remembering the fallen soldiers who sacrificed their lives.

Nathan Palmer: Spring. Not to hot, not to cold and everything starts to freshen up. 

 

Alice Maier: Autumn. It’s the perfect temperature and no hayfever. 

 

Victoria Cook: Autumn. The perfect temperature for jeans and tshirts and no daylight savings. 

Sonya Merrit: Last year at my 40th birthday party my partner proposed to me, so that would be the best gift I ever received. 

 

Bradley Sharkey: Best present ever was a gold necklace received from my mum and dad which they saved up for years. 

 

David Todd: My favorite gift ever was probably my first mountain bike that I was gifted by my dad when I was 12. 

 

Parkes Mayor, Ken Keith OAM: I love the kind and caring community we live in where everyone looks out for each other. We are progressive, always looking to the future.

 

Clarissa Nelson: I love having a job that means I get to interact with the community on a daily basis, the people really make the town.

 

John Dean: The lifestyle, the people, the friendliness, I just love everything about living in Parkes.

 

Christine Nash: I just love all of the people, and I love how it’s safe and a great place to bring up kids.

Len Swamy: Bushmans. 

 

Steve Langlois: Currajong. 

 

Annabelle Teague: No idea. 

 

ANSWER: Originally named Currajong, it was renamed Busmans before finally being called Parkes.

Fiona Lovette: Staying close to the air conditioner, and when outside I’m donning my “Body Cooler”.

 

Telisha Phillips: It’s all about the air con, loads of ice blocks and the pool when we can find the time.

 

Slade Moore: Sitting in front of the fan, going swimming and lots of icy cold water.

 

Joel Coble: Japan for sure, it’s just a place that interests me. 

 

Ellora Brown: Definitely South Africa, we loved it there when we visited and we have friends who live there, so we are hoping to go back.

 

Ricki-Lea Miller: Woolongong, because I have a lot of family there and I also really love the beach.

Knox Calabro: Sydney Roosters – Sam Walker.

Cohen Calabro: Penrith Panthers – Nathan Cleary.

Nate Calabro: Penrith Panthers – Dylan Edwards.

 

Sol Rauchle: Cronulla Sharks – Darby Medlyn.

 

Rhys Hetherington: Penrith Panthers – Nathan Cleary.

 

Jourdain Girot-Serplet: 8 Mile. I am a massive Eminem fan and he’s actually not a bad actor.

 

Josie May: Blended. Basically any Adam Sandler movie but Blended might be my favorite.

Archie Quirk: American Sniper. It’s a good action movie and i’ve seen it at least 20 times

Tom Grayson: Grown Ups. Good story line and Adam Sandler movies are always funny.

Christine Lloyd: I have a baby arriving in June, so that’s exciting. I’m hoping to get straight back to work and focus on my goal of having my own business in hospitality or possibly even teaching cookery.

 

Thomas Simpson: This year I want to hang out with my mates as much as I can and I am also looking forward to travelling to Sydney with my brother Kurt to see Ezy-E in concert.

 

(L-R) Ruby Mcnally, Grace Mcgirr, Marley Spedding: Each girl agreed the most exciting thing happening this year is starting high school. Ruby and Grace will attend Parkes High School, while Marley will be attending Red Bend Catholic College.