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Parkes Phoenix

Our Bloke -John ‘Deano’ Dean

August 29, 2019 By Maggi Barnard

How long have you lived in Parkes and what do you like most about living here? I moved to Parkes in October 1979 from Ivanhoe. I enjoy living here as it is friendly and a great place to live.

Where do you work or what do you do currently and what do you enjoy about it? Started working at the Parkes Services Club in October 1979 and still work there, l enjoy the customers and the people I work with.

What is your favourite thing to do when you have free time? I like to watch movies.

What makes you proud? My family makes me proud.

If you could be an animal which one would you choose, and why? A horse, because they are a majestic animal.

What is your all-time favourite movie, song and/or book, and why? Movie: Gone With The Wind as my favourite time in history is the Civil War; Song: Can’t Help Falling In Love (Elvis); Book: Reach For The Sky – a true story about a British World War 2 fighter pilot.

Tell us about your best holiday. I’ve had a few trips to the USA and loved every minute I’ve ever been there, especially the visits to Elvis’s home Graceland.

What is on your bucket list? To live long enough to see the Dragons win another grand final!

Filed Under: Our Community, Our People

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