The August muster was held on Sunday 13th August.
Thanks to each and every person who braved the weather to join in.
The afternoon was very enjoyable with a wide variety of talent from a number of walk-up entertainers
Where were you born? Caringbah (Sydney).
Which of your accomplishments are you most proud of? Completing two (and almost three) university degrees.
What historical moment stands out most in your memory? Watching the Matilda’s penalty shootout last Saturday.
What’s the single best piece of advice you’ve ever received? The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, but the second best time is now.
What’s the greatest risk you’ve ever taken? Packing up my life in Sydney to move to the country.
What are the three things you would take to a deserted island? Food, water and a boat!
If you had to spend $10,000 today, how would you spend it? Go on a holiday.
When are you happiest? Spending time with my friends, family and animals.
Where were you born? Born in Parkes.
When did you start playing rugby? Started playing in the U7’s in 2015. Playing front row since U13’s.
Where do you go to school? Currently attending Parkes High in year 10.
What are your favourite subjects? Metal work and sport.
What is your favouite rugby position? Hooker.
Who is a player you look up to? Chris Summerhayes.
Why do you play for Parkes Junior Boars? I like playing with my mates. It’s a great sport and lots of fun on and off the field. It doesn’t matter who you are, everyone gets a go.
Sam Johnston
Where were you born? Forbes Hospital in 1995.
Which of your accomplishments are you most proud of? Starting the successful social media movement #ThankAFarmerForYourNextMeal or buying my own farm.
What historical moment stands out most in your memory? Watching Craig Lowndes win Bathurst in 2018 for his seventh time.
What’s the single best piece of advice you’ve ever received? “The only thing you get from looking back is a sore neck.”
What’s the greatest risk you’ve ever taken? Starting my own business at 19 with no experience.
What are the three things you would take to a deserted island? Fishing Rod, lighter and a box of Great Northern.
If you had to spend $10,000 today, how would you spend it? Paint the outside of my house.
When are you happiest? When I am home on the farm spending time with my family and dogs.
Being a ballerina or dancer is just like being an artist.
Creating shapes and lines that are beautiful to the eye.
Lots of line work #parkesschoolofdanceinc
How old are you? 12.
What school do you attend and what year are you in? Parkes East Public School, Year 6.
Were you named after anyone? Middle name: Nan.
What three things would you like to pack in your lunchbox every day? Oreos, Tim Tams, Honey Soy Chicken Chips
If you could choose any job in the world, what would you do? An equestrian.
If you had to spend $10,000 today, how would you spend it? Buy a dachshund.
What is the scariest thing you’ve ever done? Going on a massive roller coaster.
If you could meet any historical person, who would that be? Pele.
What makes you feel like dancing? Listening to music.
If you had three wishes, what would you wish for? To have unlimited Sour Patch Kids, to open a Brazilian Restaurant and to visit family in Brazil when I like.
Isabella Christina Ten Cate da Silva
Kevin Oliver
Position at Parkes Rugby Union Club: President
Where were you born? Born in Parkes 1971.
Were you named after anyone? Middle name Lesley after his grandfather.
Which of your accomplishments are you most proud of? Most proud: of his 4 children – and his growing number of grandchildren.
What historical moment stands out most in your memory? Parkes Bicentenary Celebrations.
What’s the single best piece of advice you’ve ever received? “No such thing as a silly question”.
What are the three things you would take to a deserted island? Beer, food and a boat.
If you had to spend $10,000 today, how would you spend it? Take Bronnie and the family on a holiday.
Over 80 volunteers planted 500 trees and shrubs at the new Parkes Wetlands site.
Parkes Shire Council was proud to partner with Central West Lachlan Landcare Inc, and Fulton Hogan, who donated 500 jute planting squares, stakes, and biodegradable guards.
Local residents turned out in record-breaking numbers on Sunday for National Tree Day.
Some fancy footwork.
Handball in motion.
Ball handling drills.