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Question of the Week?

December 15, 2016 By Maggi Barnard

How do you feel now the HSC is over, and what is next for you?

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Brydie Hilder Year 12 Red Bend Catholic College: It feels amazing to have finished. I’m not too nervous about getting the results, it is what it is. I’ve been accepted for early entry into Nursing at the University of Wollongong, but I’m
deferring so I can take a gap year. I’m planning on staying around town and working, I’d love to travel a bit too.

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Lyndal Suffolk Year 12 Parkes Christian School: Mostly I feel relaxed – it’s a big weight off having it done. I moved from Queensland where it’s a completely different system, so the HSC was a shock and quite stressful. Next year is a little up in the air; I’m planning on doing RN, either in Brisbane, Bathurst or Dubbo. I already have a Cert II in Health Service Assistance, which I did through TVET as part of my studies.

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Kaitlyn Strudwick Year 12 Parkes Christian School: I feel relieved! I’m the first one in my immediate family to have
done the HSC. There were moments when it was really hard, and then others when it felt a bit easier than it was meant to. Next year I’m going to do my Cert III in Early Childhood and see what happens from there.

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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

Question of the Week?

December 1, 2016 By Maggi Barnard

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

Question of the Week?

November 24, 2016 By Maggi Barnard

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

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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.

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

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

Question of the Week?

November 17, 2016 By Maggi Barnard

Why is Remembrance Day important to you?

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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.

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

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

Question of the Week?

November 10, 2016 By Maggi Barnard

What is a traditional festive dish from your culture?

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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.

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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.

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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.

Question of the Week?

November 3, 2016 By Maggi Barnard

What was the best thing you’ve ever won?

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Karina White: I won a bottle of rum when I was 16, which I had to give to my parents because I wasn’t old enough to drink.

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Ben Forrest and his wife Kat: The best thing I won was my wife, or maybe it was a chocolate frog at the Melbourne Cup when I was a kid.

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Ben Forrest and his wife Kat: The best thing I won was my wife, or maybe it was a chocolate frog at the Melbourne Cup when I was a kid.

Question of the Week?

October 27, 2016 By Maggi Barnard

How were you affected by the storm?

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Troy Hutchings: I was lucky, I wasn’t affected by the storm much at all, but I am spending this week cleaning up after it.

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Derrick Milling and dog Monty: It was just the most incredible wind, it twisted the crowns out of the trees. Most of the devastation was done in three minutes. It was mostly landscape damage. I had some hail through the skylights in the shed.

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Liz Noakes: It was really scary – the wind was so intense. We have heaps of small animals and the wind threw their cages all over our property. Two of our rabbits didn’t survive, and some of our chooks were injured by flying debris. Our dog had puppies the day before, and sadly we lost one of them too. We’re still hoping to find our two geese. We’re lucky we didn’t have more damage, but I would have preferred for my animals to be okay.

Question of the Week

October 20, 2016 By Maggi Barnard

What is your favourite car? (Asked at the Show and Shine Market Day)

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Aaron Thomas with son Carter and wife Tereasa:
My favourite car is the Valiant E49 Charger. I grew up with them – they used to race in Bathurst. My pick of the show is Jeff McClurg’s pink Valiant, I just love the colour.

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Oakley Fliendner: It’s hard to choose. I really like them all, but the old Rod’s Repairs truck reminds me of my poppy, so that one is special.

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Ross MacDonald: I don’t know about my favourite of all time, but my favourite at the show is the old Chevrolet ute. There’s something about it that I just like. The rust appeals to me – imagine what it’s like under the bonnet.

Question of the Week?

October 13, 2016 By Maggi Barnard

Why do you think it is important to celebrate Mental Health Month?

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Sheree Masling, Katie Cheney, Jen Morrison and Katrina Mudiman: We need to raise awareness and educate the community to reduce the stigma and normalise it. It also helps to get people talking and to promote available supports and services.

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Di Gill: It raises awareness and by awareness we have support for others who need it.

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Steve Smith: To reduce stigma and to educate the community.

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