Rankins Springs is a small village like many others in the Riverina. The village services a farming community that has had over eight dry years. One might be excused for thinking that moral would be extremely low in the community.
After attending "Movies Under the Stars" last Tuesday night I am pleased to say that the people who attended seemed to be in good spirits and optimistic about the future. There was a good representation of young families who have decided to invest in the future of the district. Listening to what some of the locals were saying it seems that the secret of keeping up peoples spirits is a supportive community.
One resident commented that, " We don't have divorces here because we try to look after one another.". This comment I believe was a reflection about the strength and resilience he perceived in Rankins Springs.
The kids really enjoyed the movie "Nim's Island" which was somewhat more tropical and exotic than Rankin's Springs. None the less, the night was warm and storms that threatened our evening did not come.
Kel Hodge
Low "morale", not low "moral"?
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