11 year-old Levi Jakeman performing a gold medal winning jump at Sydney Olympic Park. Photo by WinkiPoP Media.
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Levi Jakeman has done it again!
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He had a successful trip when he travelled to Sydney to represent NSW and his local community at the PSSA Athletics National Championships at Sydney Olympic Park.
His mother Ashley was happy to report that Levi did Finley proud and brought home two medals - a silver and a gold.
Hard work and dedication resulted in Levi taking home the title of 11 year boys Australian Champion for high jump, representing NSW and Finley Public School.
Levi’s parents, Ashley and Randall, are so proud of their son and would like to express their appreciation to all sponsors which included Finley MenShed, Finley Lions Club, Finley Public School P&C, Finley Apex Club, Efforts 4 Esme, Pether Ag, Koality Downunder Servicing, John and Megan Hay as well as everyone who purchased raffle tickets and family and friends who donated on Levi’s GoFundMe page.
Read more in today’s SRN Sport.
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With the festive season almost here, excitement is building for the annual Finley Christmas Xtravaganza to be held on Saturday, December 21.
Proudly supported by Finley Lions Club, the event will once again be held at Railway Park from 5.30pm; entry free.
There will be lots of entertainment with carols, kids rides, food and drink and, of course, a visit from the big man in the big red suit, Santa!
‘Light up Finley’ Christmas light awards will be announced, following judging taking place on Wednesday, December 18. So, register now online at Finley.org.au or at Con Carr Electrical.
This is a great opportunity to get together with family and friends and enjoy the season of Christmas as a community. BYO chairs and rugs.
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‘Keep Christ in Christmas’ is the aim of the Finley Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints with an invitation to members of the community to attend an evening of Christmas Carols.
This event will be held at 36 Coree St, Finley on Saturday, December 14 from 6.30pm to 8.30pm, followed by light refreshments.
Everyone is welcome to join in sing-along to carols and festive favourites, getting together in the true spirit of Christmas and enjoying the festive season.
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Lorraine Edwards, Pat Blackman with Christine O’Loughan at the CanAssist Finley branch street stall.
Despite the extremely hot weather last Friday, members of CanAssist Finley Branch held a successful street stall. They would like to thank everyone who assisted in so many ways, especially the businesses nearby who continued to supply the volunteers with cold water.
The organisers are delighted to report about $3000 was raised, with some people reporting never having seen such an extensive quantity of produce for sale.
Raffle winner for the full dressed lamb was Sue Hayes with G. Shaw and Joy Knight each taking home half a dressed lamb. Special thanks to Rob Hawkins for donating the lambs.
All funds raised locally stay locally, to help those doing the journey with cancer and their families.
The members would like to take this opportunity to thank the community for its continuing support and wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
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Support is going well for the Finley RSL Sub-branch Christmas raffle which will be drawn on December 20.
Members of the sub-branch are outside Finley IGA on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of each week leading up to Christmas where tickets can be purchased for $2 each or three for $5.
The first prize consists of a 45 litre Techni ice box (valued at $450) as well as a basket, both of which will be filled with Christmas goodies.
There are also two more baskets similarly stocked for second and third prizes
Finley RSL Sub-branch provides opportunities for veterans to connect, provide welfare services and advocacy, and is involved in facilitating veteran commemoration services. New members are most welcome at all times.
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Just a reminder that the Finley Hospital Auxiliary Op Shop will be closed for the festive season from the end of trading on Tuesday, December 24 and will reopen on Thursday, January 2 2025.
It is urgently requested that members of the public refrain from leaving contributions outside the shop during this period as the Op Shop will be unattended.
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Also, a reminder that tickets for the Finley Regional Care Auxiliary monster Christmas raffle can be purchased for $2 each at the facility with the draw taking place there on Wednesday, December 18.
Funds raised by the Finley Regional Care Auxiliary are used to provide extra facilities and equipment for its residents.
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Items for ‘From Finley’ may be submitted by phoning 0428 293 922, emailing anne.freestone@bigpond.com or left at the Southern Riverina News office. Please include a contact name and phone number.
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