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Why Parents Drink

A father passing by his son's bedroom was astonished to see that his bed was nicely made and everything was picked up. Then he saw an envelope, propped up prominently on the pillow that was addressed to 'Dad.'

With the worst premonition he opened the envelope with trembling hands and read the letter.

Dear Dad:

It is with great regret and sorrow that I'm writing you. I had to elope with my new girlfriend because I wanted to avoid a scene with Mom and you.

I have been finding real passion with Stacy and she is so nice.

But I knew you would not approve of her because of all her piercing, tattoos, tight motorcycle clothes and the fact that she is much older than I am. But it' s not only the passion...Dad she's pregnant.

Stacy said that we will be very happy.

She owns a trailer in the woods and has a stack of firewood for the whole winter. We share a dream of having many more children.

Stacy has opened my eyes to the fact that marijuana doesn't really hurt anyone.

We'll be growing it for ourselves and trading it with the other people that live nearby for cocaine and ecstasy.

In the meantime we will pray that science will find a cure for AIDS so Stacy can get better. She deserves it.

Don't worry Dad. I'm 15 and I know how to take care of myself.

Someday I'm sure that we will be back to visit so that you can get to know your grandchildren.

Love, Your Son John

PS. Dad, none of the above is true. I'm over at Tommy's house.

I Just wanted to remind you that there are worse things in life than the report card that's in my center desk drawer.

I love you.

Call me when it's safe to come home.

Across

1 Clergyman's gown (7)

5 One who shows people to their seats (5)

8 Sightless (5)

9 Clipping of trees into fancy shapes (7)

10 Let go (7)

11 Period during which a monarch rules (5)

12 Place of worship (6)

14 Financial holdings (6)

18 Bush (5)

20 Race-meeting for boats (7)

22 Capital of Kenya (7)

23 Not asleep (5)

24 Assumed name (5)

25 Heighten, augment (7)

Down

1 Floor show (7)

2 Expertise (5)

3 Eccentric person (7)

4 Young cat (6)

5 Part of a shoe (5)

Across

1 Some tyres may be serrated (8)

6 Some pure deep colour (3)

9 Decree cited in error (5)

10 Office wear ordered from Algeria? (7)

11 Furniture placed by river (7)

13 Sample making sense (5)

14 News I'd broadcast in northern town (6)

15 Keep dancing near it (6)

19 Fruit that could be cheap (5)

21 Unpredictable boy sheltering rodent (7)

22 I go nuts arranging trips (7)

23 From concealment, shoot a bird (5)

24 Some Common Market countries - and the rest (3)

25 An unknown person is comparatively odd (8) Down

2 Was sex linked with diet? (7)

Cryptic Crossword Word Search

3 Rocky outcrop stuck up? Nonsense! (3)

4 Ref has trouble again (6)

5 Spectacles always provided for tourist (9)

6 Bread found in luxury car? (5)

7 A girl of the Indian Empire (5)

8 Notice cut in playground equipment (6)

12 A net helps wild animals (9)

16 A way to go on horseback - with legs apart (7)

17 Steal the Spanish coin (6)

18 Meals the queen found a problem (6)

19 Poser set in unpoetical language (5)

20 Greek garret (5)

23 Do wrong at home on Sunday (3)

Public Notices

First Choice Credit Union

Great News!!!

Watch this space!!!!!!

First Choice Credit Union in conjunction with Cabonne Council will be providing much needed Banking Services to the Molong Community. Watch this space for the opening details!

Public

Extraordinary General Meeting

MOLONG BOWLING CLUB LTD

The Board of directors invite all Financial members (as at 14 Nov 2022) to attend an information, question and answer meeting, regarding insurance progress. At the clubhouse on Sunday 30 July 2023 commencing 10.30am. Social bowls and barbecue to follow meeting.

Fred Brown

The family of the late Fred Brown wish to thank all who have supported us by your many acts of kindness and condolences we have received.

Also a special thanks to the Molong Uniting Church ladies and Kevin and Janine Radburn of the Neville Siding for their lovely luncheon and afternoon tea they provided.

Fred will be sorely missed by his family who are very grateful for the support extended to them.

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THE MOLONG SHOWIT'S A TRADITION

SUNDAY 17 SEPTEMBER 2023 hosted its first gala day in a very, very long time last Sunday 23 July. 27 teams competed on the day in the U6, U8 and U10 age groups from, Orange City, Orange Emus, Cowra, Canowindra and Forbes.

It was a great effort from the club as a whole to ensure its success and we wish to thank the Cabonne Council Town Presentation team for their support.