She did it… Carmen Spry shaved off all her hair last Thursday, in an incredible act of generosity and kindness through her participation in the World’s Greatest Shave. Carmen’s original aim was to raise $2,000 but she has managed a spectacular $8,198.75! In case you were wondering, it’s not too late to donate. We applaud you
Carmen!
11 Days Of Double Demerits: Double demerit points will be in force for 11 days over the Christmas and New Year period to improve road safety during the holiday season. It will run from Friday, 22nd December 2017 to Monday, 1st January 2018 (inclusive) for all speeding, seatbelt, motorcycle helmet and mobile phone offences. Lachlan
Highway Patrol Sergeant Dearne Jeffree is warning motorists to obey the road rules as there is a greater chance of losing your licence. “All it takes for people to be hurt or killed this holiday period is for a road user to make one bad choice. We all know that seat belts save lives and that drink-driving creates a real risk to yourself and everyone else around you. If you choose to speed, to look at your phone, to drink and drive, it’s not just yourself you’re putting at risk, it could be someone you know and love that you’re putting at risk.”
Homeless Over Christmas: Almost 300 people in Forbes and Parkes are without a home this Christmas. Centacare Wilcannia Forbes Chief Executive Officer, Anne- Marie Mioche, said the agency is bracing as those in need are expected to increase substantially over the holiday period. Already demand is high for rapid crisis support with some people having to resort to camping out and sleeping in swags. “These numbers are just the people we are helping, many more families and individuals need assistance,” Anne-Marie said. Centacare Wilcannia Forbes is currently operating three programs that provide rapid crisis support, intervention for at-risk youths as well as tenant advocacy and support. Last year more than 600 men, women and children sought assistance. “We encourage people to come in early for help, don’t stay in an unsafe environment, let us help you plan and support you. Homelessness is a very real concern in our community and no one wants to see a family without a home over Christmas or for the New Year.”