Former Grenfell Parish Priest Father Allen Crowe officiated at mass and the baptism.  Amarlie’s Godparents are Alicia White and Rachael Hewen.

Amarlie’s big brother Nixon (3), Grandparents Sharon Eppelstun and Susan Hewen, great grandparents Fran and John Harveyson and the extended Eppelstun and Hewen families were in attendance.

CATCHING UP: On Tuesday evening Terry and I attended Canowindra Lions Club dinner meeting where the District Governor Gavan and his wife Jenny Ellis were guests.

Whilst waiting for the members to arrive, we were surprised by a tap on the shoulder by a tall gentleman who said “I know you, you are from Grenfell.”

This was none other than a former Commonwealth Bank Manager Bruce Moll. Bruce and his family left Grenfell in 1989 when he was transferred to Karratha WA, where they stayed for four years. 

When Bruce retired from the bank, the family moved to Port Lincoln where they owned and operated a Marina for ten years.

Bruce now lives in Mooloolaba in Queensland, their son Stephen runs a RACV Caravan Park in Busselton in WA and their daughter Erin is a Solicitor in Port Lincoln.

Pam, who is not enjoying the best of health, lives in Wagga. Some years ago, Bruce purchased on of the beautiful old banks in Canowindra. He has turned part of the bank into two self contained units.

One unit has tenants and the other he or the family use when they visit Canowindra. Bruce wishes to be remembered to all in Grenfell.

SHOWTIME: The 142nd annual Grenfell Show will be held on Friday August 31 and Saturday September 01. Are you a member of the PAH&I?

Residents are invited to become a member of the Grenfell PAH & I Association.

Family membership entitles you to two admission tickets allowing you to enter the showground as many times as you wish over the two days and admission for children under 17 if accompanied by a parent or guardian, single adult $15, under 17 $10 and children under 5 years are free. Aged pensioner $5 All other pensioners $10.

 If you are not a member charges are $20 Adult and children under 17 $10 and children under 5 are free. Aged pensioners are $5 and other pensioners are $10. (Pass outs are available each day).

If you wish to become a member just pop into the Show Office near the Post Office or call 63431513 for further information. Nominations are being called for The Land Showgirl Competition. Girls between the age of 18 and under 25 as of May 1st are eligible to enter.

Entrants are judged on personality, confidence, deportment, grooming, speech and general knowledge.

Judging will take place the weekend prior to show with the winner announced following the Official Opening of the show on Saturday September 01. For further information call Lorette Walmsley 63438274 or Joan Eppelstun 63431033.

Show schedules listing all competitions and events are available at the Grenfell Show Office, The Grenfell Post office and IGA.

The Tractor Pull practice will be held Friday August 31 3pm Start with the competiton from 10am Saturday September at 10am – All classes catered for; Enquiries – contact Phillip Walmsley 042743827.

Everyone is invited to the Friday Night Fireworks Spectacular and enjoy the BBQ and fun.

LET’S TALK MATE, WITH SALLY: On Friday August 24 at 11am farmers and the community are invited to come along and have a chat with Sally Downie from Grass Roots Blueprint Project to discuss the concerns around drought and agriculture.

This is a chance for all farmers and community to come together and support one another. Other service providers will be present on the day for any questions you may have.

A free B.B.Q and cold refreshments will be on offer at the Lions Park at the Grenfell Railway Station complex.

This day is funded by Western Plains  Regional Development Inc, phn Western NSW (an Australian Government Inititiave ), NSW Local Land Services Central West, Lachlan Fertalizers Rural, Rural Resilience Program, RFCS Central Region, NSW Dept of Primary Industries, Ag ‘N’ Vet Services, South West Fuel and the Grenfell Lions Club

WEDDIN WHISPERS: Members of the community who have social news they would like to share can forward photos with a brief description to carrollt@tpg.com.au, information can also be left at the Grenfell Record office. We love to hear stories of special family visits, graduations, weddings, new babies, holidays and more.