Spending quality mother and son time, were Shawn and Kerry Dunn
Enjoying an afternoon of casual bowls was Rose Sadiasa.
Spotted mid bowl was Paul Lewin.
Double trouble on the greens were Chris Dunn and Chris Harrison.
Cailin Westcott
Where were you born? Dubbo Base Hospital.
Were you named after anyone? My middle name was after my great grandmother (Amy) But Cailin is Irish to go with my maiden name (O’Connor).
Which of your accomplishments are you most proud of? My Son, Billy.
What historical moment stands out most in your memory? COVID Pandemic.
What’s the single best piece of advice you’ve ever received? Look after your own back yard.
What’s the greatest risk you’ve ever taken? Going into business with our electrical company in Parkes, Electrical Maintenance and Construction.
What are the three things you would take to a deserted island? My family, a ski boat, and some fuel.
If you had to spend $10,000 today, how would you spend it? Decking out our new office at 22 Forbes Road!
When are you happiest? When I’m having quality time with family.
Karsyn Blanco. Photo by Allan Ryan.
Karsyn Blanco
Known as: Karsyn
Where were you born: Orem, Utah USA.
What year were you born: 2001.
Where and when did you play your first rugby match: Sandy City, Utah, 2017.
When did you come to Parkes: I moved here in from the USA in 2022.
What position/s do you play: Where ever they want me, often in the centres- I love wide open spaces and hard running.
Your go to food before a game: Usually a Red Bull and then a decent meal after I play.
Interests outside Rugby: Socialising, travel, people.
Where do you work: Advanced Global: Warehouse Assistant.
Married / in a relationship / single: In a new relationship.
Kids: No.
Rugby player you look up to: Alev Kelter (USA 7’s player).
What is it about the Parkes Rugby Club that keeps you playing: Great community and support around the club. All team members get on so well. Way better than anywhere I’ve ever played before.
These Forbes High Students were seen fishing along the river and on the new pon-toon during school sport class.
Liam Fraser, Alex Reid and Zac Williams.
Oscar Brown and Alex Lebrocque.
Taylor Collits, Aleisha Lawrence and Rebecca Moxey.
Mitch Westcott
Where were you born? Parkes Hospital.
Were you named after anyone? I don’t know, you’ll have to ask my parents that one.
Which of your accomplishments are you most proud of? My son, Billy.
What historical moment stands out most in your memory? Sydney Olympics – going to the big smoke as a young child to watch it.
What’s the single best piece of advice you’ve ever received? Happy wife happy life, I’m yet to perfect that.
What’s the greatest risk you’ve ever taken? Going into business with my own electrical company, EMC.
What are the three things you would take to a deserted island? A ski boat, beer and a boat driver.
If you had to spend $10,000 today, how would you spend it? Deck out the new shopfront.
When are you happiest? In the shower after a game of rugby, or with my family.
Enjoying a BBQ and a play at Apex Park was Courtney Cassell with daughter Hadlee McGlashen.
Liana Bowd, Max Hancock, George Hancock and Billy Hancock enjoying the autumn sun at the Skate Park.
Charlie Dent enjoying a ride at the Skate Park.
Also enjoying a BBQ and a play was Candice Cassell and son Jameson Cassell.
Where were you born? I was born in Forbes.
Were you named after anyone? My name idea came from the cartoon of the French girl named Madeline.
Which of your accomplishments are you most proud of? I feel most accomplished coming to work at Forbes Shire Council and being able to help the community, it is a very rewarding job..
What historical moment stands out most in your memory? Having my 18th birthday during COVID.
Whats the single best piece of advice you’ve ever received? Don’t stress about things you can’t control.
Whats the greatest risk you’ve ever taken? I am not a massive risk taker but I guess if I had to answer I would say everyday has its own risks and rewards.
What are the three things you would take to a deserted island? Food, a friend and a flashlight.
If you had to spend $10,000 today, how would you spend it? I would spend it on a pamper day and shopping.
When are you happiest? When I am at the beach.
Taking a break at Isabel’s Place are Cameron Ivey-Drayton and Geoff Green.
Lesley Teale, Maureen Miller and Dot Woodcock enjoy a cuppa at The Brew.
Mitchell Applebee, Ash Miller and Stuart Jenkins enjoy time out at The Vandenberg Hotel.
Graham Coleman and Janet Hibbs.
Kirsty Eshman, Laylah Logan and Kelly Logan.
Leah Barber and Allison Jones.
Jack Hodges-Lockwood
Where were you born? Orange, NSW.
Were you named after anyone? My great grandfather.
Which of your accomplishments are you most proud of? Completing my apprenticeship.
What historical moment stands out most in your memory? Covid-19.
What’s the single best piece of advice you’ve ever received? Never put your hand where you wouldn’t put your willy.
What’s the greatest risk you’ve ever taken? Swimming in waters with tiger sharks around Moreton Island.
What are the three things you would take to a deserted island? My misses to cook, a fishing rod and a pallet of longnecks.
If you had to spend $10,000 today, how would you spend it? Upgrading my second love Barbara (my ute).
When are you happiest? Putting my feet up on a Friday arvo.