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THURSDAY 15 March 2012

Towns divided over sewerage scheme

A substantial number of residents of the last two towns proposed for connection to a reticulated sewerage system under Cabonne Council's "Four towns sewerage scheme" are calling for the scheme to be suspended pending a rethink.

A meeting of some 60 residents at Yeoval last week voted overwhelming in favour of pausing the scheme while the Council provided up to date information on: • How much voluntary levy money and interest has accrued since the levy scheme commenced in 1999 • How long before sewer construction will be finished.

• What is the final expected cost of the system and what will be the ongoing costs to ratepayers.

Residents expressed concern that, after all these years, a fresh review was needed. The town is in decline, around 70% of ratepayers are pensioners and they are unsure that the sewerage system now proposed is the correct one - or even warranted.

Meanwhile, in Cumnock, a similar meeting was held with a show of hands indicating a 38 to 18 vote in favour of the sewerage scheme proceeding as proposed.

However a substantial number of residents have expressed concern over the conduct of this meeting. These residents were critical of the fact that the Cumnock Progress Association were provided information not available to them before the meeting. They were also concerned that they were not given

the opportunity to present the results of a formal petition they had circulated - where some 70 ratepayers had called for a suspension of the scheme. It is claimed that many of these residents did not attend the meeting, thinking their views would be counted.

Council was not involved in either meeting. A copy of information provided to the Progress Association indicates that since the voluntary levy was introduced: • Net Rates collected [not sure what "net" means here] Yeoval $866,011, Cumnock $804,016.

• Interest earned: Yeoval $240,729, Cumnock $232,159.

• Expenditure committed Yeoval $528,542, Cumnock $469,870.

Yeoval residents have appointed a committee to write to the Council seeking further information.

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"Look at what we have created"

The front grounds of the Molong and District PreSchool are undergoing a major change with colourful sculptures of imaginative shapes created by local artist (and preschool mum of Thibault) Heidi Lefebvre with the help of equally imaginative preschoolers. Heidi (third left at the back) is an inspiring artist who loves to design large sculptures. Some of her other local works stand in the grounds of the Orange

Hospital/Bloomfield Hospital grounds. David Mills (father of preschoolers Paris and Juliette) cut the designs which were then powder-coated into brilliant colours by an Orange supplier. Belinda Mills has been helping to plant new shrubs at the front of the preschool and the new central stairway. Take a look at this wonderful new and colourful space. It's a great local project and the preschoolers are 'proud'.

The "One Town at a Time Sewerage Scheme"

Hot Goss

by Paul Mullins 20-20 hindsight is a marvellous thing.

You can always say “they shoulda done this or they shoulda done that”.

But its hard not to feel that Cabonne Council should have seen it coming.

That is, the irritation of so many Cumnock and Yeoval residents over the administration of the Four Towns Sewerage Scheme.

Include successive NSW State Government department and ministers too – because between them they have done a disservice to ratepayers in these towns who, year after year, have stumped up between $300 and $500 into a voluntary “pre construction levy” on the promise that the levy would result in substantial savings for each ratepayer, demonstrate the community’s commitment to the State Government and get some priority for the necessary government funding to implement a sewerage scheme across four towns.

Consider this.

As the council’s technical note says, planning for the Four Towns Sewerage Scheme started in 1999 after public meetings where community committees were elected from each of five Cabonne villages - Cudal, Manildra, Cumnock, Yeoval and Cargo. The committees from each village conducted their own investigations and sought the opinions of residents. Four of the five village committees recommended taking part in the scheme – Cargo opting not to be included – and Cabonne Council adopted those recommendations.

Ratepayers of the four villages agreed to a $500-a-year pre-construction levy.

So far, so good.

After all, who, at the end of the 20th century, would argue against having their town sewered ?

The town committees did their work well. They concluded, rightly, that the long term health of their citizens, the environment and the town itself deserved sewerage.

The committees were also mindful of costs. They recommended a “preconstruction levy” over other options – with different rates for pensioners and non pensioners. The committees asked owners of single occupier residences, with little apparent need for sewerage, to consider the future, when families

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might move in. The savings from proceeding with the four towns together was emphasised to gain bulk buying coat savings.

The levy was expected to be paid over the 5 years they thought would pass before the sewer was constructed.

The ballot was conducted and on the basis of the costings provided then – and the expected timeframes – the visionary “Four Towns Sewerage Scheme” was off and running.

Well, not quite.

Nothing ever goes according to plan – and it seems this is especially so when dealing with State Government Ministers and bureaucracies.

Whatever the Council was told, promised or believed when putting the voluntary levy plan to the people, it did not turn out that way. The scheme met with State Government obstacles and delays. It took years and negotiation after negotiation by a diligent Mayor with nine different State Government Ministers before the Four Towns project was included in the Government’s Water and Sewer Program. All the time the voluntary levy money was rolling in.

But, for some reason, the “Four Towns Sewerage Scheme” became the “One Town at a Time Sewerage Scheme”.

Even then, in 2008, Council pronouncements were that “Yeoval is planned to have its sewerage scheme commissioned by Christmas 2009”.

Concerned Yeoval residents, Eveline Kohler, Leona Anderson and Rex McDonald

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But tenders were called for the “first stage” only – the village of Cudal, in August 2008. It was up and running in September the next year – 2009.

Here we are in 2013 with Manildra a bit over half completed and still awaiting yet another approval from the State Government Minister to permit tenders to be called for Cumnock and Yeoval. Will the cash strapped Minister approve it ?

Now none of this is to criticise Council technical staff who have had to manage the design and delivery of these substantial and complicated projects.

But Cudal ratepayers presumably stopped paying the levy 4 years ago. The people of Cumnock and Yeoval continue to pay it some 14 years on - with the prospect of being up for it for a few more years yet.

By what toss of the coin was Cudal selected to be first. What would have happened if Yeoval went first.

Where is the equity in some towns contributing to a “Four Towns Sewerage Scheme” for 8 or 9 years while others contribute for over 13 years and beyond?

Was it not possible for the whole scheme to be designed, approved and tendered for – with construction proceeding in concurrent stages. How can the State Government announce approval for a “Four Towns Sewerage Scheme” – then require drip fed construction over the life of several parliaments.

It is small wonder that the residents of Cumnock and Yeoval are agitated. They continue to pay while their towns are in decline and they progressively move onto the pension – or die off.

That is something the Council should have seen coming.

The State Government is as much to blame for this inequity as anyone.

It should not threaten to withdraw funding while the towns, after 13 years, want a brief pause and rethink of the nature and viability of the projects.

What was put to them in 1999 is a far cry from now.

Naturally, it is hard to argue against a reticulated sewerage system in this day and age.

But the least the Council can do is: • pause and communicate • stop the “voluntary” levies now.

Congratulations to Lenny Punch who was able to answer last week's Reg's Bench 'Brain Teaser' on P14.

We had lots of readers giving us the answer - and asking us for the answer. But Lenny was 'spot on' with his ability to 'alternative think' or is that thinking 'outside of the square'. Whichever, Lenny is a winner! Check out this week's 'Brain Teaser' and the answer to last week's 'Six eggs in a basket' quiz.

We'll be giving Lenny a special award that might make him an even BIGGER winner!

Fighting...fighting....fighting. Silly boys around town (and Cumnock) are busy flexing their testosterone fueled muscles (and brains) for all kinds of silly reasons...and of course can provide all kinds of equally silly and lame brain excuses as to 'why??' they seemingly have the right to punch ...and we hear 'kick'... the s..t out of their victims. Will it take the death of an unfortunate victim - or of one of these silly boys - before this group figure out what they are doing AND responsible for?

There is NO EXCUSE for violence or physical abuse towards another.

There will be no more bowls played by car lights at the Molong Bowlo. The men at the bowlo have been busy digging holes and installing electricals - ready for the big day this Saturday when the poles will be erected for the grand opening in April . Well done Molong Bowlo.

Autumn is with us. What a delight these sunny lethargic days are - and nights of enough coolness to rock us to blissful sleep. What will Winter be this year? Cold, wet, warm.......

Mini Reg When insults had 'class' • "I didn't attend the funeral, but I sent a nice letter saying I approved of it." - Mark Twain • "He has no enemies, but is intensely disliked by his friends." - Oscar Wilde • "I am enclosing two tickets to the first night of my new play; bring a friend, if you have one."

- George Bernard Shaw to Winston Churchill "Cannot possibly attend first night, will attend second ... if there is one." - Winston Churchill, in response.

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Molong Historical Museum celebrates Members of the Molong Historical Museum celebrated the completion of maintenance and repair works to the museum building and the introduction of their first 'new look' exhibit - the Fairbridge Room - last Saturday.

After termites made their destructive way through the Museum building some years ago - members, led by the energetic Marie Hammond, have been able to successfully gain grants to complete the necessary repairs and to work with Museum's Consultant Margot Jolley to establish exciting 'new look' exhibits.

To coincide with the 74th anniversary reunion dinner of the Old Fairbridgians Association last weekend - the Museum opened for the day so that the group could

visit and see the new exhibit.

A delightful lunch was served on the verandah of the museum to members, guests and visiting Fairbridgians. During the luncheon - certificates were awarded by Chairperson, Marie Hammond, to members who had taken part in the restoration of the museum and the important cataloguing of the historical assets.

Molong should be proud of the tireless efforts of the MHM members who have worked extremely hard over a long period to ensure the restoration and continuation of the museum (Cnr of Gidley and Molong Streets) and the preservation of the social and cultural history of Molong and District. Well done to Marie Hammond and her team!

Molong Historical Museum member, John Austin (right) showing the new audio visual equipment in the 'new look' Fairbridge Room.

John is currently seeking momentos and memoribilia of Molong to exhibit in the new Molong Room at the Museum.

Life Membership Certificates were awarded to (above front l to r) Ruth Bloomfield, Maureen Kirkwood, Jean Bennett and Patron, Des Sullivan (back left). Congratulating the Life Members are (front 4th left) Museum's Consultant, Margot Jolley and Chairperson, Marie Hammond - and John Hammond (back right).

Fairbridgians who returned to Molong during the 74th anniversary reunion dinner of the Old Fairbridgians Association (see if you recognise them - they all attended Molong Central School in their secondary years).

(Back l to r) Ray Tate (lived at Fairbridge from 1947-56 returned to the UK to live); Ray Scotti (195057 now living in Gilgandra); Robert Sinclair (1953-1960 now living in Wellington); Paul Ellis (195462 now living in Dapto); Dr. Ron Sinclair (1953-59 brother of Robert - now living in Bathurst).

(Front l to r) Bill Hall (1952-57 now living in Wagga); Eva Reid (1950-58 now living in Sydney); Tony Stepney (1954-62 now living

on the Gold Coast); Dennis Piercy (1955-64 now living in Brisbane).

Each of those photographed spoke about Fairbridge Farm with some saying that it was hard, work was hard, discipline could be hard by today's standards - "but that's the way it was". All were happy to see each other again and to have the opportunity to sit over lunch at the Molong Museum and talk and have laugh.

Many local 'kids' names were remembered - like Noeline Dean, Jane and Anne Finch, Margaret Austin, Noel Austin, Barry Neale, Roger Dunn, Jim Troth and teachers at the Molong Central School like Ron Pilley, Bill Marchmant, Mr Cox, Mr Cantrell Alison McDonald etc.

Come along to Seniors Week in Cabonne Country

NSW State Championship Sheep Dog Trials at Molong Next Tuesday 20 March to Saturday 24 March at the Molong Rec. commencing at 8.30 a.m.

A bus trip to the Premier’s Gala Concert in Sydney will be a highlight of Seniors Week activities for Cabonne residents.

Seniors from throughout the Shire have snapped up seats on the bus which will travel to Sydney on Monday 19 March 2012 for the concert at the Sydney Entertainment Centre the following day.

The bus trip has been organised by Cabonne Council as the centrepiece of Seniors Week celebrations from 18-25 March.

With an ‘On Broadway’ theme, the concert will feature some of the biggest names in musical theatre, including one of Australia’s best known stage and television performers Debra Byrne.

NSW Minister for Ageing Andrew Constance said the cast was one of the best assembled for a Seniors Week concert.

“Those who have been lucky enough to snare a ticket are in for a real musical treat,” he said.

The Council’s Canowindra-based Home and Community Care Service has also arranged a bus trip, with seats filling fast for an excursion to the Midday Melodies concert at Orange ExServices Club on Monday 19 March 2012.

Other Cabonne Seniors Week events include the Eugowra Seniors Week Day Out and luncheon on Monday 19 March 2012 and a social outing to the Zig Zag Railway at Lithgow being hosted by the Canowindra Lions Club for isolated seniors in the Canowindra area.

Organised by the Eugowra Lions Club, the Eugowra function proves very popular with seniors throughout the Cabonne area. Last year more than 100 guests attended from Eugowra, Manildra, Molong and Canowindra.

Watch these well trained dogs from all over Australia take instruction from their masters to round up the sheep.

Delicious morning/afternoon teas and lunches available.

Dog and Puppy Auction on Saturday.

This is Molong's oldest tourist event.

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Letters New Nursery a "Wow"

G'day Molong!

Through the recent nerve-racking rains, suffered by us all, but particularly people like Bron and Perry (who couldn't sleepfor 3 nights in fear of history repeating itself - not funny!), we had occasion to take advantage of a dry spell (about an hour and a half) and went to visit KAREN, formerly of the 'Pickled Pepper' and 'small horse on a table fame', at her new plant nursery which she has created out of nothing.

WOW! Karen is her usual friendly, funny, courageous and compassionate self, but that block of land is really something to see. There are all kinds of plants, shrubs, trees and small creatures and the prices are even affordable to pensioners. You can't buy the creatures, though!

Most of all, we immediately encountered a sense of freedom and peace and friendship. Amid the gloom of the rains, this place has magic and Karen deserves to be congratulated (like Bron and Perry and others) for picking herself up from the 2005 disaster and creating something better out of the mud, sweat and tears.

Give Karen a hand, Molong - you're famous for it! She's promised to have coffee next time and even if you only buy a small plant, you'll go away with a lot more. Promise!

'Crystal Springs' on the Cumnock Road (minutes from Molong - watch for the signs to the Molong Garden Centre).

Prepare to be surprised. Ask about Depression Rock. And the Duck - be afraid!

By the way, we are not receiving discounts for

by Geoff Crocker this letter. The news is just too good not to be shared!

Most people I have asked about The Finkelstein report into A summary of the Finkelstein report is that it reveals P.G. Harrison, S.Deen, D.Martin, media regulation don’t know much about it, if anything at all. an unavoidable resolution to control “certain” sections of Molong If you don’t always believe what your government tells you. If the media—News Limited. Like the “interpretation” of the you value freedom to speak, the option to make choices as to racial discrimination laws in the recent Andrew Bolt case by who is telling the truth on television, newspaper media, and Justice Mordecai Bromberg who put his imprimatur on what what you read on internet blogs, and your liberty to comment, constitutes “offence”, the Finkelstein report does likewise.

Member for Calare you need to be aware of exactly what is happening in Australia. What offends the left is punishable. What is ‘offensive’ to one The gun was loaded when the Murdoch press in Britain was need not be offensive to another, but the Finklestein law will Federal Rounds found to have illegally tapped various mobile phones. Julia decide. A rough rule of thumb emerging from the report is Gillard and Bob Brown, both recipients of stinging criticism that “offensiveness” is something experienced by Leftists. by media about their Carbon Tax, Climate Change, and so To applauding followers on national television, Deputy Calare floods: the clean up begins It’s hard to believe it was just one week ago many failed policies, grabbed the opportunity to declare Greens leader, Christine Milne, detailed her demand for that certain sections of the media (particularly the Murdoch political censorship and punishment for scofflaws. “The that I spoke in this column about homes and media) needed to be investigated for possible wrong doings Murdoch press has been running a very strong campaign properties in the Calare region bracing for floods.

In the past seven days, rivers have risen and in Australia. against action on climate change. The bias is extreme, in The Even though no evidence or complaints had been found Australian in particular.” She went further: “You’ll see column fallen right across Calare. But no town was or received, the government pulled the trigger and an inch after column inch of every climate sceptic in the country… harder hit than Forbes, where the Lachlan River peaked late last week, flooding parts of the town. investigation costing $1.4 million was launched. The pretext You’ll find day after day a real attempt at regime change… was a ruse to camouflage an unprecedented action to control It’s time we had a good inquiry and certainly bias is certainly 16 homes were inundated and roads were closed all media. At the outset it seemed to make sense. Who going to be one of the things that’s certainly to be looked at.” If in almost all directions.

I commend the people of Forbes for their would argue against, particularly those wronged by media this witch-hunt is truly about truth and the publishing of it inaccuracies, that guaranteed fair play should force proven why doesn’t the government, including the Greens call Tim resilience and sense of calm in coping with injustices to be corrected. Redress should be fair and swift. Flannery and Ross Garnaut to account for their assertions? last week’s flood. From the emergency services We all agree with that. Enter: the stalking-horse—a long Not likely, especially as the three biggest political traitors to workers, to the volunteers, to the local residents, held plan of the Greens now embraced and kissed by Labor. the Australian people also back media control. “Independent” to the authorities – all managed the tense However, bits and pieces, and articles here and there began to Tony Windsor says an Australian media inquiry should focus situation with a great sense of organisation and professionalism. It is a great credit to the spell potential doom of a free press if the enquiry guidelines on “shock-jocks” and newspaper bloggers. had currency.

He blames talkback radio for encouraging death threats community.

While the flood waters do linger in our region Most commentators, however, believed the enquiry results against him. The also-suffering Mr. Wilkie got on board, (a flood peak is predicted in Condobolin on would, predictably, castigate the Right-wing media with loud before Gillard shafted him with: “I think there are a number of cries of bias and unbalanced reporting. This would soon calm things that should be looked at, not least of which shock jocks Wednesday, though no homes are expected to be down and something else would take the headlines. Few and some of the language that these people use.” HA! These inundated), most in the Calare district are now imagined the speed or the extent of the recommendations precious twits seem oblivious as to what makes people resort beginning to count the cost of the disaster.

It’s too early to know the exact dollar figures, contained in the Finkelstein report of over 400 pages released to the “language” they use. in December 2011 eagerly endorsed by government. One Adolf Hitler, Mussolini and so many dictators have all but I think it’s fair to say this enormous amount determination is; “The two biggest News Ltd tabloids—the controlled the media – it’s the first thing they do – but the of water is going to make it very difficult for rural Herald Sun and The Daily Telegraph—have been so biased in Gillard government has taken it further with special attention communities.

For the towns, there is the inevitable clean their coverage that it is fair to say they ‘campaigned’ against to Internet censorship. Senator Stephen Conroy who thinks the policy rather than covered it.” it proper that Australia joins Saudi Arabia, Burma, China, up, the ongoing problems resulting from water Another is; “Evidence in this report suggests that many North Korea, Cuba, Egypt, Iran, Uzbekistan, Syria, Tunisia, damage and the destruction and loss of items in Australians did not receive fair, accurate and impartial Turkmenistan, and Vietnam. The control includes everything and around the home.

There will be big losses for Lachlan lucerne reporting in the public interest in relation to the carbon from Twitter, to “dissident” blogs, to unfiltered policy in 2011. This suggests that rather than an open and Google searches. Couldn’t happen in Australia you might growers and those whose summer crops were competitive market that can be trusted to deliver quality say—think again! It should be noted that my email to Tony inundated.

There’s also the damage to roads and bridges, media, we may have a case of market failure.” Of course, the Abbott seeking his position on the Finkelstein media report as with an estimated $500 million repair bill in NSW. government’s propaganda on Climate Change and the Carbon gone unanswered. See if you can get an answer!

But for farmers and producers here and right Tax was, “fair, accurate and impartial” was it? And it couldn’t Thought for the week: “Implementation of the be that that the papers in question were spot on? It shouldn’t Finkelstein hatchings will rid society of all writers like me.” across flood-ravaged areas in New South Wales and Victoria – the impact could be devastating. surprise that all the regulation inquisitors were selected from Geoff Crocker.

There are reports thousands of stock dead or a stable of Leftist supporters with questionable knowledge missing, while summer crops including rice, and understanding of “collateral damage” in their zeal to stifle cotton, sorghum and maize have been all but opposing views. destroyed.

Email: geoff@sauceman.com.au I would encourage any landholders with Letters to the Express must carry the sender’s name, home address and a phone number in case we need to contact you. By submitting your letter you agree that we may edit it for leconcerns to contact the Disaster Welfare gal, space or other reasons. Responsibility for election comment is taken by Paul Mullins. The Molong Express 2 Euchareena Rd Molong NSW 2866 Ph 6366 8017. E: molongex@ Assistance Line - 1800 018 444. bigpond.net.au Editor: Rozzi Smith

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January and February have been outstanding months for sales in the Molong area. if you are looking sell your home or just wondering what your home is worth, please call kim ramsey on 0428 648 826 for your free market appraisal.

We have a waiting list of • • • • • •

4 bedroom brick veneer Main with ensuite & walk in robe all bedrooms with built ins Formal lounge & dining room ducted air conditioning and wood fire 3 bay roller door shed/workshop

Web ID 1819561 Land 1619m2 Contact kim ramsey 0428 648 826

10 Bank Street, Molong

• • • • •

5km from Molong Views to Mt Canobolas & back to Molong Full fenced undulating School bus to orange & Molong

approved applicants waiting for that perfect rental home. if you are looking to lease your property, please call Paula rudd on 02 6366 9222.

Web ID 1811192 Land 15 acres Contact kim ramsey 0428 648 826

www.williamsmachin.com.au

Phone 02 6366 9222 MOLONG EXPRESS, Thursday 15 March 2012

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Storytime at the library

Arts Crafts Food Entertainment

She-Art at Jayes Cafe

Storytime at the Molong Library is a 'must' for many local pre-schoolers who love to wander along with their mums, nans and babysitters to listen to the entertaining and fun stories read by Cabonne Council's Sheryl Selwood.

Bring your little ones along to storytime at the Molong Library (at the Railway Station) on the first Monday of each month 11.00 a.m. to 12 noon.

(Above) Jayden, Sheryl, Jamin, Sam holding story character Mousy Browne at storytime.

Sunday Arvo Music at Molong's

Freemason's Hotel

This Sunday 18 March 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

with sensational country singer

WARREN KEARNEY Hoppity Hop Hop..

Join in the family fun at the Molong RSL Easter Market Afternoon this Sunday 18 March 2.00 p.m.

Heaps of Easter Eggs and Goodies to be won Juke Box, BBQ Jumping Castle

The girls from She-Art have been kindly provided with wall hanging space for their latest artworks by Libby and Hugh Oldham of Jayes Cafe (in Gidley Street).

"We're really pleased to be given such a good opportunity by Libby and Hugh" said Rozzi Smith of SheArt. "We've now placed paintings on the walls throughout the cafe.

We would like to invite local communities to take a look at our art - with all pieces available for sale at affordable prices".

She-Art was formed at Cumnock a couple of years through the initiative of Christine Weston to bring together women from Cumnock, Yeoval and Molong who had an interest in art.

"We'll be changing the art at

Jayes Cafe on a monthly basis" said Rozzi. "The next group of works will represent cafes, coffee, food, music and fun'".

"We're hoping that art classes will commence again in late Autumn through the Dubbo TAFE Outreach Program".

"We welcome new members whether they be more experienced artists or beginners. Some of us still have our 'L' plates on when it comes to painting etc but being with the more experienced artists in a friendly, casual environment is a place where much can be learnt from each other".

More details Rozzi Smith 63668017 or rozzismith@ bigpond.com

City to Surf Expressions of Interest wanted Nic and Cheryn from Molong Health One are seeking individuals who may be interested in participating in a group in the “City to Surf”, on Sunday the 12th of August.

The “City to Surf” is a 14km sporting event in which you can choose to run or walk. You do not need to be super fit to participate but a reasonable level of fitness will ensure that you enjoy the event. Remember the story of the “tortoise and the hare” you just need faith in yourself and starting some training NOW! If you feel you may be interested or would like further information please call Cheryn Johnson or Nic Parr At Molong Health One on 63923400 or email Cheryn on cheryn.johnson@ gwahs.health.nsw.gov.au.

Anglican Parish of Cudal Annual Fete in the grounds of St James’ Church, Cudal Saturday 31st March 2012 commencing at 4.30pm Food, fun and bargains galore, including: Sausage sandwich, Cool drinks, Cakes, Tea/coffee and deserts,Ice-cream cones, White elephants, Craft, Produce and preserves, Plants, Books, Face Painting Raffle – prize: $100 order, redeemable from Woolworths and connected businesses.

Lou Mac Smith celebrated her special birthday with her family recently at Jayes Cafe in Gidley Street. (Above l to r) brother-in-Law Bob Dowling; Lou; Alex Dowling (sister); and Lachy Mac Smith (brother).

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MOLONG EXPRESS, Thursday 15 March 2012

All welcome

Cumnock Show This Saturday 17 March

People & Places

It was a surprise 50th Birthday celebration for the lovely Glenda Henry at the Molong Bowling Club last Saturday night. "Glenda thought she was coming to help me with some catering" said proud husband, Ben Henry. "It really was a lovely surprise" said Glenda who arrived at the bowlo to find family and friends ready to 'party'!

(Above l to r) Barbara Carr (Cousin of Crookwell); Ben Henry; Graeme Harvey (Uncle of Central Coast); Royce (Glenda's brother); and Glenda's son, Punchy; daughter Jess (centre); (front) Mal Harvey (Aunty of Central Coast) and birthday girl, Glenda.

Merilyn Ball with daughter the lovely Sharni Duncan and the Molong Express Christmas Pin-Up girl, gorgeous Chelsi.

(Above) Glenda with friends from her old job at Spar Supermarket - (back) Coady; Aaron; Dave (front) Melissa, Glenda, Deb and Bayley.

(Left) 'Little Miss Fashion', Keeley Laffin (of Barnsey's Be Tempted) looked very 'fashionable' in her after 5 gear (proudly dressed by Molong's Queen of Fashion, mum Jodie) enjoying Glenda's 50th Birthday Party.

MOLONG EXPRESS, Thursday 15 March 2012

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Molong St Josephs School

Molong Central School Karen Hobbs, Community Liaison Officer

by Jack Parr

THE DOBELL DRAWING SCHOOL AT THE NATIONAL ART SCHOOL

Chloe Mackenzie and Hannah Wykes (Yr 11) have been accepted into the 2012 Dobell Drawing School, based at the National Art School in Sydney. They will attend this school during the first week of the Easter Holidays.

This worthwhile project, sponsored by the William Dobell Foundation, offers seventy five Year 11 students from Government Schools the opportunity to work in a tertiary institution in programs conducted by the National Art School staff who are practicing Artists. The intensive four-day drawing workshop will complement and extend the students’ art studies through a demanding and rewarding experience. The selected students have demonstrated a high level of knowledge and skills in Visual Arts, commitment and involvement in studying Visual Arts and a capacity to work independently.

Thank you to Mrs Ryan for nominating these students.

Monday 19th March, we are travelling to Sydney to see ‘Encore’ at the Sydney Opera House, the best HSC music performances from 2011. This should be an inspiring and educational concert, displaying the best that NSW has to offer.

The Vocal Ensemble is also continuing this year, learning new repertoire and performing as much as possible. A small instrumental ensemble will be formed in the High School to give the new Year 7 students a chance to continue playing their instruments after leaving the Primary School Band.

If you would like your child to have lessons with any of the above teachers, please contact Ms Millner at deanne.millner@det.nsw.edu. au<mailto:deanne.millner@det.nsw.edu.au>.

For those parents who have children learning an instrument, it is best that they practise every day for at least 15 minutes. It is amazing what a difference practice makes to a child’s development.

NEPAL FRIENDSHIP PROJECT

THE MUSIC DEPARTMENT K-12

This year there have been a number of additions to the Music department. In the Primary School, a Beginner Band has been established and we have been fortunate enough to purchase some new saxophones, clarinets, trumpets and trombones. Each student in the Beginner Band has a group lesson on their instrument and next term we will begin whole band rehearsals. This year we have a number of instrumental teachers visiting the school: Kylie Gregory (flute), Leon Paix (trumpet and trombone), Marg Mason (guitar), Mitchell Davis (drums), & Ms Millner (clarinet & saxophone). The Continuers Band, which was established last year, is still going strong, with some very talented musicians!

This year there is a Year 11 Music class in the Senior School. It is not uncommon to hear the beautiful sounds of voices and guitars coming from the music room on a weekly basis. On

Mrs Jenny Walton, Mrs Barb Adamthwaite and Mr Kerry Adamthwaite will be travelling to Nepal at the end of this month as part of a Rotary Project, donating their skills and time to assist with the renovation of the Bal Mandir Childrens home in Kathmandu and to enhance

On the 2nd March, Meg Gibson, Aaliyah Wright, Amy Fulwood, Llara Milne and I competed in the Diocesan Swimming Carnival held in Dubbo. It rained all day but we all swam really well.

Our PP5 relay team (Llara, Meg, Aaliyah & I) won! This qualifies us to compete at Homebush on the 26th March. Llara came 3rd in the 50m breastroke. I came 2nd in the 12 yrs boy 50m freestyle and 3rd in the open 100m freestyle.

Llara and I will compete in these individual races at Homebush. We were all excited by our achievements.

by Jack Parr/Year 6. the teaching skills of Nepalese teachers. The teaching component will involve running week long workshops for 55 teachers, 20 of whom are from the more remote areas of Nepal, whilst the renovation project involves restoration work on the home which will include building and electrical work and routine refurbishment such as painting and sewing. Each volunteer will fund their own expenses and gives generously of themselves to help the Nepalese Community.

We wish Mr and Mrs Adamthwaite and Mrs Walton all the best for this project.

The staff have got together and made a monetary donation to this project. Mrs Walton will take this donation to Nepal as this will enable her to buy commodities such as paint to assist with the renovation.

This will also put money into the

Express SUDOKU

Nepalese Community.

ESSENTIAL SECONDARY SCIENCE ASSESSMENT – RESULTS FOR YEAR 9 STUDENTS

Congratulations to the following Year 9 students who received excellent results in the ESSA Test, held at the end of last year.

Sophie Clayton, Tarasa Bell, Blake Brouff, Lachlan Campbell, George Dover, Anna Evans, and Thomas Woodhouse scored over and above 97 marks out of a potential 105 marks in the test. Well done to these students and thank you to the Science staff for their excellent delivery of Science teaching and learning.

(Contined page 15)

Express Crossword

with Pip Job

Soil carbon has become such a hot topic of discussion and I clearly remember that about 6 years ago, it was a subject of taboo, where leading scientists such as Dr Christine Jones were on the outer and not well regarded. Today, Dr Jones fields 1,000’s of emails a week, travels the world to speak at packed out conferences and is regarded as one of the most prominent soil carbon scientists around the world.

How things can change in such a short space of time.

Soil organic carbon as humus is the most stable source of carbon and one of the prime ingredients that make our soils healthy. Dr Jones states that “an increase in the soil organic carbon levels of 1% to a depth of 30cm will increase the water holding capacity of the soil by an extra 144,000 litre/ha on every rainfall event”. Croppers and graziers are dependent on rainfall and it is essential that as much of that rain stays where it falls so that plants can continue to access this moisture for extensive periods of time well after the ‘storm’. Soil organic carbon is like a sponge.

It has an extraordinary ability to absorb and hold the water – so,

it is essential that we do all we can when managing our land, to increase the soils organic carbon levels. Obviously, if we have more moisture, for a longer period of time, we will grow more grass or crop - our production will increase and potentially, our profits will be larger too (this depends on your cost of production of course).

Little River Landcare Group will be running a field day at Stuart Town on the 21st March with another of Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and our well renown soil scientists, Dr every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9, with no number repeated. SOLUTION PAGE 19 Maarten Stapper. Dr Stapper lives his life to educate land managers of the important role that the living creatures in the soil do and how they can be our best friends. Dr Stapper will also cover what humus is and how we build it in our soils using soil biology. Guy Webb, of GAIA Consulting of Forbes will also be speaking and delivering out in the paddock information on practical self assessments that landholders can do to gauge the health of their soils.

If you would like to attend this field day, please RSVP to Little River Landcare before the 16th March to 0268 464569. This is a free day, with teas and lunch provided.

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Across

Down

1. Attach 5. Recreation 9. Building for storing hay 10. Clemency 11. Bust 13. Travelers' lodge 15. Poison 16. Flight of steps 21. Side by side 24. Hog meat 26. Weaving machines 28. Worries 29. Smoke deposit 30. Fresher 31. Hoo-has (2-3)

1. Top monk 2. A long way 3. Dress 4. Black 5. Penultimate round of a competition 6. Poke 7. Group of eight 8. Cereal crop 12. Native of an eastern area 14. Top 17. Fret 18. Showy parrot 19. Put up with 20. Checks 22. Drill a hole 23. Passable (2-2) 25. Highest card 27. Low

Solution Pg 19

TRADES & SERVICES AIRCONDITIONING REFRIDGERATION

CONCRETE / LANDSCAPING PRODUCTS

For the right mix

FOR AN OBLIGATION FREE QUOTE: CONTACT BUNDELLA GROUP ON

(02) 6366 8778

O NG L O

READYMI

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• Refrigeration technicians now available for all your refrigeration needs.

• Both commercial and domestic refrigeration repairs and installation.

• Commercial appliance repairs and new sales.

• Domestic air-conditioning (supply and service).

M

REFRIGERATION REPAIRS AND INSTALLATION Lic. No. 22409C

CONCRETE

Find out why air coinditioning is the most economical form of heating and cooling Phone for a free quote: 6366 8522

• Ready Mix Concrete • Crushed Aggregate • Sand Supplies

• Dry Mix • Bag Cement • Landscape Supplies • 3 Trucks, Truck & Dog

Call Now

6366 8448 40 Years Experience Mobile 0428 650 499 • Fax 6366 9559 33 Betts St., MOLONG

AUTOMOTIVE / SMASH REPAIRS

D & M DUNCAN Watson Street, Molong. PH:

6366 8280

Heavy Vehicle Inspections

Phone/Fax: 02 6364 5432

After Hours:02 63 645 077 53 CUDAL STREET, MANILDRA

le ice Availab v r e S k c u r Tow T Only Local Area

24 hour towing

S R I

A P E

R H S

* Auto Robot * Baking Oven * All insurance work * Panel Beating & Spray Painting * Windscreens supplied and fitted

A M S

• extensive range of tyres • LPG inspections • e-safety inspections • wheel alignments • supercharge batteries • valvoline products • exhaust repairs Open Monday to Friday, 8am to 5.00pm, Saturdays 8am to 11am

BLINDS

Thinking Blinds...

Think Apollo Blinds Awnings Shutters

"We're the experts when it comes to the right kind of blind for your home, business and budget" Mal & Nerida Yeo

Ph: 132

899 or visit apollo.net.au

BUILDING / CARPENTRY

BUILDING / CARPENTRY

GospeR

ENGINEERING / FABRICATION

PHILIP

BUILDING Lic. 23640

• Homes • Additions • Industrial & Commercial • Maintenance • Consultantcy

Ph: (02) 6369 6221 M: 0427 237 617

POINTS / DISCS

We sell-

Tilco Maxi Point Primary sales Ag Point

SEED BOOTS Single shoot Dual shoot

Rapid Spray

Water cartage tanks Diesel tanks/trailers Boom sprays 3pl and trailed  ATV sprayers/tanks   

PRESS WHEELS

We sell a range of press wheels, come and see us

53 WELLINGTON ST, MOLONG PH: 02 63668584 WWW.DAVIMAC.COM.AU Open Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm

FLOWERS Page 13

David Mills Engineering Foy’s Building Services Lic 93090 C

•Bathroom renovations •Decks •Patios •Floor & wall tiling •Mowing & Yard Maintenance

Ph: 0488 768 747

HAIR / BEAUTY Page 13

ALL

• Steel • Aluminum •Stainless Welding Cutting & folding of sheet metal Call 02 6364 5500 or 0411 053 321

HARDWARE Page 16 PLUMBING Page 16 SERVICE STATION / CONVENIENCE STORE Page 16

Please Note The deadline for new advertisements is 5.00 pm Mondays MOLONG EXPRESS, Thursday 15 March 2012

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PEST CONTROL / CARPET CLEANING

FUNERAL SERVICES

POSITIONS VACANT

NORMAN J PENHALL FUNERALS Serving the Molong District SENSITIVE, DIGNIFIED & PROFESSIONAL CARE, 7days, 24 hours

Complete Carpet Care & Cleaning Service

Pre-paid and Pre-Arranged Funeral Specialists, respecting all denominations

Norman and Deidre Penhall and Robyn Wright AFDA

OUR FAMILY CARING FOR YOUR FAMILY

Phone 6361 7777 or 6362 3751

SOLICITORS

Orange Funeral Services

• Offering helpful care and advice • Personalised service • Chapel and function room Catering available • Pre arranged funerals Providing care for the people of Molong and districts Local contact Mary Mulhall Ph. 6366 8285

Campbell Paton & Taylor SOLICITORS, ATTORNEYS AND NOTARIES 11 Bank Street, Molong. Phone: 6366 8150 Offices in Orange and Sydney

In Attendance between 2 pm & 5 pm are: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday -

1 Cameron Pl, Orange. (Located next to the Crematorium) N.S.W. E.D.A

Ph: 6360 1199

Open 24 hours for your convenience.

PAINTING/DECORATING

PAINTING & DECORATING Licence No. 170885C Tod Allcorn

Specialising in:

* All interior & exterior work * Roof restoration

* Domestic, Commercial & Industrial * Airless spray painting * High Pressure water cleaning * Heritage work

SCREENS / GLASS

SCREEN DOORS

FLYSCREENS GLASS PERSPEX

Bradford Stuart, Solicitor Andrew Kermode, Solicitor - Margot Sawyer, Conveyancer Margot Sawyer, Conveyancer by appointment - phone: 6362 1922 Trethowan's

MOLONG NEWSAGENCY 25 Bank Street, Molong

Ph: 6366 8130

Full Range of Papers and Magazines

Repairs or Cut to Size

David Wilson 0488 299 051 Lic. 73647C

WATER BORES

Greeting Cards - Stationery -Toys LOTTO - LOTTERIES SCRATCHIES AND A RANGE OF OTHER GAMES

Agent for Orange Credit Union Ltd.

PACKAGING

FOR A FREE QUOTE CALL TOD ON: 6366 8615 or M: 0448 702 617 QUALITY WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED

Bradley Webb Painter & Decorator

•OBLIGATION FREE QUOTE •OVER FIFTY YEARS EXPERIENCE

All your Container, wrapping & packaging needs

ABN 39 494 026 021

“With Professionalism comes Quality”

Interior - Exterior Airless Spraying

High Pressure Water Cleaning

Decorative Finishes

Ph: 0428 255 844 or 6366 8835 CAUTION Any person found fishing, hunting, shooting, disturbing stock, damaging fences or otherwise trespassing on any of my 'Claremont' paddocks will be prosecuted. William Lee

•FULLY LICENCED & INSURED

• Sauce, preserving bottles

Call Bryan or Clive now on (02) 6366 5220 for your water bore requirements

• Moving cartons

• All varieties of jars • Wraps, tapes, strapping

MOBILE PHONE REPAIRS

• Post & shipping needs

Mobile phone screen broken or repairs needed ?

• Custom designed & printed packaging

Your mobile still under contract or you just love the one you have ?

We repair most brands of mobile phones, smartphones, iTouch & iPad 1 & 2. Call me before you throw it away or buy a new one.

Repairing it can save you a lot of money

Call Keith 0417 068 917 Located locally servicing Molong & districts

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TRAINEE MILLERS

Manildra Flour Mills Manildra Job Reference No: MFM 07/12 Established in 1952, Manildra Flour Mills, part of the Manildra Group, has grown to become one of the largest milling operations in the world and an exciting and challenging opportunity has become available for the right person.

Manildra Flour Mills invites applications from interested parties who wish to be considered for positions as Trainee Flour Millers.

The Manildra Group is a major force in Australia’s agricultural and food industries and is the largest user of wheat for industrial purposes in Australia.

We are a leading supplier of raw ingredients to the food, beverage, confectionery and paper producing industries, and have a truly international outlook with the world market being serviced by operations in Australia and the United States.

Through comprehensive on-site training, the Trainee Millers will contribute as members of a milling team to ensure the continuous production of a quality product through the coordination of milling equipment and processes.

The Trainee Millers should demonstrate an interest in the flour milling trade; have some computer literacy; a general understanding of OH&S, HACCP, quality assurance and be able to work in a team environment.

The position will involve shift work and occasional overtime.

Inquiries: Tony Fitzpatrick, Production Manager, Manildra Flour Mills email to: tony.fitzpatrick@manildra.com.au Applications quoting Job Reference Number should be lodged with: Human Resources Coordinator, Manildra Flour Mills, Kiewa Street, Manildra NSW or emailed to: peter.walls@manildra.com.au Closing Date: COB Friday 6 April 2012

MOLONG EXPRESS, Thursday 15 March 2012

6 Bundella Cl, Molong

Ph: (02) 6366 8100

LABORATORY SHIFT TECHNICIAN

Manildra Flour Mills Manildra Job Reference No: MFM 05/12 The Manildra Group invites applications for a Laboratory Shift Technician whose job will involve the testing, recording and reporting of sample results taken during manufacture.

These records enable Manildra Group to monitor manufacturing processes and functions and should be accurate and precise.

Applicants are also required to ensure occupational health and safety standards, quality assurance and HACCP requirements are met and maintained.

Applicants must exercise sound judgement, possess the ability to plan ahead and be able to deal effectively with enquiries from the milling and packaging operations.

The position works days generally but the position also relieves on a 12 hour shift roster as and when required.

Conditions of employment are in accordance with the appropriate Award and Enterprise Agreement.

Enquiries: Tony Fitzpatrick 02 63921253 Applications quoting Job Reference Number should be addressed to: Human Resources Coordinator, Manildra Flour Mills, Kiewa Street, Manildra NSW 2865 or by email to peter.walls@manildra.com.au.

Closing Date: COB Friday 6 April 2012

BUSINESS CARDS 500 For $130 Full colour

includes design and artwork

Flyers & Brochures Letterheads

Molong Express 6366 8017 email: molongex@bigpond.net.au

POSITIONS VACANT

PUBLIC NOTICES

UNITING CHURCH

WELDING APPRENTICE WANTED

MOLONG MEDICAL PRACTICE NOTICE

Sunday 18 March

1st, 2nd or 3rd yr.

Davimac /Tilmac has a fantastic opportunity for you to work as a welder in a great working environment Successful applicant must be hard working, keen and willing to learn Apply Now 55 Wellington Street Molong PHONE 63668584

* Team Environment * Career Path * Great Lifestyle * Job Satisfaction *Salary Packaging* Flexible Working Conditions*

If you are an enthusiastic and a motivated person looking for a rewarding career, Cabonne Council have the following full time positions vacant. Cabonne Council also offers attractive salary packaging opportunities and a 9 day fortnight with most of these vacancies.

Survey Technical Officer – Cudal, Grade 5 - 6 ($814.60 to $936.10 per week) Essential Criteria: OH&S Construction Induction ticket, Current and valid NSW Drivers Licence, An understanding of engineering survey techniques, Ability to read engineering plans. Ability to use software programs for engineering design Desirable Criteria:Traffic Control licences (Blue & Yellow), experience using “Total Station” Truck Driver (HC) – Cudal, Grade 5 ($814.60 to $877.30 per week) Essential Criteria: HC truck licence, Traffic Control (Blue) ticket, OH&S “White Card”, High level of commitment to workplace health & safety.

Desirable Criteria:Experience in roadworks construction, Traffic Control (Yellow) Plant Operator (Roller) – Molong, Grade 3 – 4 ($735.60 to $830.90 per week) Essential Criteria: Traffic Control (Blue) ticket, OH&S “White Card”, Experience operating compaction rollers, High level of commitment to workplace health & safety.

Desirable Criteria: MR truck licence, First Aid Certificate, Traffic Control (Yellow) Plant Operator (Relief) – Molong, Grade 4 ($772.90 to $830.90 per week) Essential Criteria: Traffic Control (Blue) ticket, OH&S “White Card”, High level of commitment to workplace health & safety, Experience and Current Licences or Competency Certificates for a number of plant items used in road construction.

Desirable Criteria: HR Drivers Licence, Working near Overhead Powerlines licence.

Plant Operator (Excavator) –Molong, Grade 4 ($772.90 to $830.90 per week) Essential Criteria: Current LE licence or Competency Certificate, Current Traffic Control Licences (Blue & yellow), HR Drivers Licence, OH&S “White Card” .

Desirable Criteria: Working near Overhead Powerlines licence Applications close on Friday 16th March 2012. All applications must address the criteria listed above, and include a copy of your resume` and all of your relevant licences. Confidential enquiries can also be made to Council’s Human Resources Officer, Glenn Meehan on (02) 63923218.

PO Box 17 Molong NSW 2866

G.L.P. Fleming GENERAL MANAGER

Please Note The deadline for new advertisements is 5.00 pm Tuesdays

Dr Michael Guerin wishes to advise that the 2012 Influenza Vaccine is now available at the Molong Medical Practice.

The Practice will be holding Influenza Clinics on Wednesday 21st March 2012 Wednesday 28th March 2012 Wednesday 4th April 2012 between 10.00am and 12 noon No appointment necessary.

The Vaccine is FREE If you are: • 65 years or older • Pregnant • Indigenous people 15 years of age and over • Resident of a Nursing Home or other Long Term Care Facility • have a Chronic Illness, i.e. cardiac disease,respiratory disease including severe asthmatics, kidney disease, diabetes, impaired immunity, neuromuscular disease or are • a Homeless Person.

Ph.63668579

Manildra Uniting Church 100th anniversary will be held at 11 am.

Rev Ross Godfrey

(The Molong Church will be closed on 18 March)

MOLONG MAGPIES WALLA RUGBY It’s Walla Rugby Time Again Sign up for U7’s, U9’s and U11’s Where: Molong Rec Ground When: Saturday 17/3 at 10:00 Cost: $30 This is a fun family friendly and social sport.

If you are interested please contact Libby Lee 0428119122.

MOLONG DISTRICT SOCCER CLUB GENERAL MEETING Please be advised that MDSC will be holding a general meeting at 7pm on Wednesday 21st March at the Molong Bowling Club.

• Find out 2012 teams / coaches • Do you have any ideas for the club?

• If you have any questions, please attend.

ALL WELCOME COACHES & PARENTS PLEASE ATTEND, COME & SUPPORT YOUR KIDS!!!

Enquiries: Tori Zammit - 0447 806 960

GET YOUR MINDS READY!

Molong Rotary Club's popular Trivia Night with a difference is coming to town...

Saturday 12 May at the Molong RSL Club.

Plenty of good prizes and fun GET YOUR TEAM READY

Booking details next week

Service & Sunday School 10 am Sundays Weekly Activities For All Age Groups For more details Phone 63669029

COME AND SEE ME FOR THE

FRESHEST FLOWERS IN TOWN

Birthdays Casket covers Wedding Bouquets Special Occasions

7 DAYS A WEEK

Molong HealthOne is offering the public free influenza vaccination to eligible residents.

Under the National Influenza Vaccination Program, free seasonal influenza vaccine is available for the following people: • All individuals aged 65 years and over; • All Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples aged 15 years and over; • Pregnant women.

The free vaccine is also available for individuals aged 6 months and over with medical conditions predisposing to severe influenza. This includes: People with cardiac disease, chronic respiratory conditions and other chronic illnesses requiring regular medical follow up or hospitalisation in the previous year, including diabetes mellitus, chronic renal failure, and many others.

The influenza vaccinations will be available at Molong HealthOne on Thursday mornings from 9am-12noon.

No appointment is necessary for the Thursday clinic.

Please phone 6392 3400 if you are unsure if you are eligible for a free influenza vaccination.

MOLONG & DISTRICT BAPTIST CHURCH

Alice Wood: Phone 6364 5265

“You need it - I’ll create it” FREE INFLUENZA VACCINE

Welcome

Flowers By Kerry Ph 6366 8347 (m) 0438 668 347 THANK YOU THE MOLONG AMATEUR SWIMMING CLUB would like to thank the following businesses for their donations Molong BP Service Station Freemason’s Hotel Molong Pharmacy Spar Supermarket Telegraph Hotel Trethowans Newsagency Rumour Has It Country Clothes and Things Splash Home Hardware Marsden On Bank Flethchers Insulation Be Tempted Molong Post Office Molong Tyre and Mechanical Gelato Factory Molong Nursery Molong Bakery

PUBLIC NOTICES GUITAR LESSONS

After school vacancies on Thursdays at Molong Central School.

Ph: 0458 096453

MOLONG DISTRICT SOCCER CLUB

Nomination for teams DEADLINE IS 5PM SATURDAY, MARCH 17TH 2012.

We currently are still looking for players for U7’s, U8’s, U9’s, U11’s and U16’s.

If WE DON’T get the numbers required the Age Group will have NO Option but to play down or up for season 2012.

Any Enquiries please Contact the President Tori on 0447 806 960; If you wish to play for Molong in 2012 ring today!!!!!

FOR SALE 6 KILO HOOVER AUTO WASHER $220.

Homemaker auto $150 Fridges from $150 up Ph: 6364 5422 M: 0418 645 422

RUMOUR HAS IT Hair Studio

23 Bank Street Molong

Ph. 6366 8400 Simply Essential Beauty Therapy 17 Bank Street Molong

Complete range of beauty services.

Open Tues -Sat

Call Jessica on 6366 9684 or 0427 333 637

Community WHAT'S ON Claim the date for your community event 2012 March 16 Molong Red Cross at RSL 17 Cumnock Show 18 Easter Market Day RSL Club 17 Cumnock Community Markets 17/18 Cabonne Countrywide @ Manildra 18 Molong RSL Easter Market Afternoon 20 Molong Hospital Auxiliary Meeting 20-24 NSW Working Dog Trials Molong April 2 Kids at the Molong Library 11-12 2 Molong Show Society Meeting 5 Mens Shed Meeting 11 Molong Advancement Group 7pm 13 Molong CWA Meeting @ 1.30pm 14 Molong Museum Monthly Meeting 17 Molong Hospital Auxiliary Meeting 20 Molong Red Cross at RSL 21 Cumnock Community Markets 29 Molong St Joseph's Family Fete & Book Launch 10.30-3.00 May 3 Mens Shed Meeting 7 Kids at the Molong Library 11-12 7 Molong Show Society Meeting 9 Molong Advancement Group 7pm 11 Molong CWA Meeting @ 1.30pm 12 Molong Rotary Club Trivia Night 12 Molong Museum AGM 15 Molong Hospital Auxiliary Meeting 18 Molong Red Cross at RSL June 3 Elegant Afternoon Tea, Corden's Store, Cudal, to honour the Queen's Jubilee 4 Kids at the Molong Library 11-12 4 Molong Show Society Meeting 7 Mens Shed Meeting 8 Molong CWA Meeting @ 1.30pm 13 Molong Advancement Group 7pm 15 Molong Red Cross at RSL 19 Molong Hospital Auxiliary Meeting July 2 Kids at the Molong Library 11-12 2 Molong Show Society Meeting 5 Mens Shed Meeting 11 Molong Advancement Group 7pm 13 Molong CWA Meeting @ 1.30pm 17 Molong Hospital Auxiliary Meeting 20 Molong Red Cross at RSL August 2 Mens Shed Meeting 6 Kids at the Molong Library 11-12

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Make a Windsor Stool or Chair (or something equally as unique) The 'Make a Windsor Stool' workshop with Howard Archbold is to be run near Molong in conjunction with the ten day 'Windsor Chair' making course from Thursday 26th April to Saturday 5th May 2012. It covers most of the techniques used in making a Windsor chair but can be accomplished in five days.

Windsor chair and stool making involves actually birthing your piece from a local green tree. It is a technique that was used in the 18thC English forests and has remained pretty much unchanged ever since.

Because the wood is split or riven and not sawn, chairs and stools are light but strong. Howard Archbold is the only person in Australia who regularly teaches this ancient craft and it is a great thrill to have him back in Molong for another course.

Windsor stools have either three or four legs, turned on the pole lathe or drawn on a saw horse, with or without stretchers between them. Using local green stringybark or Robinia, only hand tools are used, including a foot-operated pole lathe, a shave horse, draw knife, adze, spoke shaves and hand planes.

The seat is shaped and the height of your stool adjusted to your individual requirements.

Time: We will be offering this five day course during the ten day chairmaking course between Thurs 26 April and Sat 5 May. They don’t have to be consecutive days.

Cost: $550 Tools and Materials: everything included except your lunch Location: Brooklyn 10ks from Molong on the Cumnock Road The current issue of Australian Wood Review has an excellent article on Windsor Chairmaking and photos from last year’s Molong Workshop. You may recognise some faces!

Other courses on offer: Windsor Chairmaking (Vacancies exist for this course run at the same time.)

Make and Play the Irish Bodhran Make a Small Wooden Box or Wooden Tray Learn to Play the Didgeridoo For further information contact Geoff Tonkin Email: geoff.tonkin4@bigpond.com Tel: 02-63668174 Mobile: 0402677226 www.geofftonkin.com.au

MOLONG RSL CLUB PIZZAS NOW AVAILABLE

Jumping Castle.

Come along for a great time

Mugs Day Ambrose The above event was held on Sunday and was well attended by members plus some visitors. A feature of the day was the prize for the ‘loudest clothing’ which was awarded to Bob Goodwin who won hands down… there were reports that he was visible from Mt Canobolas. Pam Crockett, Ann and

Coming Events Sunday 18th March: Monthly Mug 12:30-1:00pm 18 Hole Stableford.

First 18 Hole Individual event of the year, with (believe it or not) prizes on offer.

Saturday 24th March: Manildra Opening Day Molong Opening Day: still up in the air!

PS. We have received lots of positive comments from visiting players and locals about the excellent condition of the course. After the ‘big rain,’ Dave Campbell did get some assistance and got the course back into the top condition that it’s in today. We must take our hats off to him for his consistent effort and time he puts into the course, and the pride he takes in this task.

Reg's Bench Reg loved trivia and a good quiz. Here is this week's quiz. Last week's quiz (won by Lenny Punch) "there are six eggs in the basket" - ANSWER - The last person took the basket - with the egg!).

Have a try at this week's quiz. Let us know the answer 63668017 or molongex@bigpond.net.au.

Question: Three glasses are filled with orange juice; and the other three are empty. By moving only one glass, can you arrange them so the full and empty glasses alternate?

OPEN Thur & Fri night.

CLOSED Saturday (17 Mar) for Katherine (Annabelle’s daughter) & Peter’s Wedding.

We wish them much happiness now and in the future Bistro back to normal next week

MARKET NIGHT EVERY FRIDAY

MONDAY DRAW $100

20 CLUB VOUCHERS TO BE WON

BINGO

WED: Bingo 12.00 pm

EVERY FRI: Badge Draw & Market Night WEEK SAT: BIngo 1.30 pm MON: Badge Draw

Molong & District Servicemen & Servicewomen’s Portrait Gallery Exhibition in the Club’s Foyer. Visitors may view the collection at any time after 2.00 pm daily.

Ph: 6366 8105 e:admin@molongrsl.com.au

Last of the Twilight Golf The final prawn run of the season will be played this Friday afternoon from 5:30. As usual plenty of prizes. I’m told that there will be a couple of novelty events thrown in.

Partners and family members who are not playing are most welcome to turn up for the BBQ in the evening.

Roger Wood were the winners on the day.

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Promotion Day Last Friday the Fletcher’s Insulation/Minna Murra day went off with a bang. The organisers seemed pleased. Around 40 players were well catered for with plenty of food, drinks and prizes.

Bistro Open: Thurs-Sat 6-9 pm & SATURDAY LUNCH 12-2pm

FRIDAY NIGHT DRAW

SAT 1.30 pm Kids Welcome WEDNESDAYS 12 - 3 pm Super Jackpot

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Sunday 18 March 2.00 pm

Easter Market Afternoon Juke Box, BBQ,

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"When insults Had Class!"

• A member of Parliament to Disraeli: "Sir, you will either die on the gallows or of some unspeakable disease."

"That depends, Sir," said Disraeli, "whether I embrace your policies or your mistress."

• "He has never been known to use a word that might send a reader to the dictionary." - William Faulkner (about Ernest Hemingway).

• "Thank you for sending me a copy of your book; I'll waste no time reading it." - Moses Hadas

Molong Men's Bowls This weeks pennant teams 3's to play Newstead at Newstead leave Club at 12.00 Bob Hamilton, Chris Beatty, Hugh Foy, Peter Shannon Kev Beatty, Ned Kurta, Kevin Betts, Craig Troth Gus Weekes, Kaleb Weekes, Glen Miller, Wal Whiteley.

6's have the bye

7's to play Cudal at Molong Peter Wright, Scott Wright, Ross Brown, Nick Blandford Bruno Bennett,Phil Gosper, Malcolm Orringe, Paul Mullins.

Ian Gosper, Scott Ollson, Arthur Ford, Joe O'Donnell.

Molong Women's Bowls Well, the Molong Pennant Season has been completed although we did not do as well as other years. All who played thoroughly enjoyed the bowls and the friendship of the other Club members. Better luck next season girls!

The draw for the Minor and Major Singles has been done and are as follows:Minors: Karen Wilson to play Michelle Gianisis and Elizabeth Bennett to play Helen Nesbitt.

Majors: First Round. Melissa Wilson to play Narelle Brown and Dianne Wilson to play Karen Wilson.

Second Round: Elizabeth Bennett to play the winner of Melissa Wilson/Narelle Brown match.

Mary-Ellen Betts v Bonnie Ward

Margaret Adams v Diana Whiteley Amanda Etheridge to play winner of Dianne Wilson/Karen Wilson match. Games to be played as soon as possible please.

Next Tuesday, weather permitting, the final of the District Fours will be played at Molong which is a neutral ground as the match is between Orange City and Newstead teams.

President's Days are on the go at the moment and President Amanda will be taking a team to Newstead next Thursday 22nd.

Owing to some members being away next week the committee meeting scheduled for Monday will be held on Sunday the 18th at 2.30 p.m.

Members please note.

Yours in Bowling, Margaret

Manildra Women's Bowls The No4 Pennants team had a win on Thursday when they played Molong in what was

Molong Central School From page 14 YEAR 6-7 EXPO

Last Wednesday 7th March 2012 Molong Central School Year 7 EXPO day was held with 76 students and a good number of parents attending the school for the day, taking part in lessons, activities and information sessions.

The day provided the parents with an excellent opportunity to view our school and meet many of the teachers for 2013, as well as meeting other potential Year 7 students and their parents.

All involved gained excellent first hand information about the school.

The day began with an information session, followed by a school tour and lessons for students (and parents) in Science, Music, Drama, PE and Sport. Parents were also involved in workshops with the executive staff from e2 and Xsel.

Parents and students enjoyed a BBQ lunch followed by sport in the afternoon. The informative day was a great success, showcasing MCS to future Year 7 students and their parents. I would like to thank Mrs Meagan Sumner (Year 7 Advisor for 2013) and Mrs Karen Hobbs (Community Liaison Officer) for the coordination of the day.

2012 MINERAL EDUCATION BURSARY SCHEME

Last year, the current Year 11 group, were offered the opportunity a very close game to apply for the 2012 Mineral Education Bursary Scheme (MEBS). Only two students, Megan Garland and Annie Rose Hazelton, had shown an interest and under the guidance of Mrs Adamthwaite and Mr Taprell, applications were sent. In February, acceptance letters L Ellis, L Kidson, M Gosper & D Elliott were received and each are soon to B Fliedner, T Williams, P Stamm & A Gosper attend the awards ceremony where D Cross, W Mullins & G Pallier & D Mullins they will be awarded with their own No7's play Orange City at Orange City bursary of $500 and introduced Bowling Club to their shared mentor Alison G Fliedner, A Regan, R Hughes & S Allcorn Hamilton.

I Campbell, T Allcorn, P Trevena & G Trevena Megan Garland Year 11 G Gosper, S Trevena, B Allcorn & A Campbell Reserves: C Reimer, Z Reimer, J Wright, LION’S YOTY QUEST K Fliedner, L Campbell & B Gosper On 23rd of February I attended

Manildra Men's Bowls On Tuesday and Wednesday of last week we held our Annual Invitational Triples Carnival. We had full green of bowlers for both days and exceptional weather.

Winners on day One were the Bl;ayney Team and Winners on day Two were the Team form Parkes Town. Overall winners at the end of the carnival were the team from Orange City; K Syphers, G Robinson & L Hodgins. Coming Second were the team from Parkes/Manildra; G Fliedner, W Parker (Parkes) & G Gosper and Third for the two days were the Team from Molong of; N Kurta, I Gosper & W Whitely. All reporting great days were had over the two days.

A special mention to the Ladies Bowling Club on such beautiful delicious food served at morning teas and lunch on both days.

Not the best results for our Pennnat Teams on Sunday with our No5's going down 6-0 to Bathurst City and our No7's being defeated by Majellan 5-1.

Teams for next week are both away so please check the board and if unaavialable let Selectors know as soon as possible.

No5's play Country Club at Ex-Services Country Club

Well done to Cooper Reimer who played in the WDBA Junior Singles on the weekend.

Cooper manageed to win one game but will be all the better with the experience. Congratulations Cooper.

There was one game of Major Pairs played over the weekend which saw P Trevena & G Gosper defeat G Pallier & T Williams.

Another fun night was had on Friday Night when St Joseph's P & F held their Bowls Night.

Numbers were down a little but a good night was had by all., expecailly the kids who had a ball on the jumping castle.

We wish G Gsoper & G Fliedner all the best in the President's Singles played this weekend.

a dinner at Newstead Bowling Club where I had to compete to be Lion’s Youth of the year. This is a nationwide search and it starts off at the club and then moves onto the zone and the to Region and then State and then National. So I had to do an interview on the Saturday before and then on Thursday night we had to do two impromptu speeches and one prepared speech.

I wasn’t the overall winner, but I did receive the Public Speaking Award.

I’d like to thank the Lion’s Club for putting on this great program, Mrs Glasson for pushing me to do it and for everyone who supported me in any small way.

Annie Rose Hazelton Year 11

Stage 2 Excursion arrives home safely!

Last Tuesday and Wednesday Stage 2 went to the Jenolan Caves and Bathurst Goldfields. We went in the Lucus Cave at Jenolan Caves which was awesome.

We saw crystals, stalagmites and stalagtites and climbed over 700 steps!

We drove back to Bathurst on the Tuesday afternoon and settled into our lovely accommodation. The dinner that night was yummy, but very big!

The next day we learnt heaps about life on the goldfields. We saw

how gold was extracted from the ground and crushed into powder.

The gold panning was fun, but unfortunately some people didn’t have enough time to find gold.

Our excursion was exciting, fun and we would love to go again someday.

Thankyou to Mr Leisk, Mrs Mutton, Mrs Betts and Mrs Mackenzie for taking us on our excursion.

Mercades and Rebecca PSSA Tennis On Tuesday the 6th March, Millah Allcorn, Ellie Whalan, Tylah Palamo and Ed Dodds travelled 2 hours to Grenfell assisted by Mrs Schaefer. We had to play singles, doubles and mixed doubles. All the boys games were extremely tight and the girls tried hard, but unfortunately we came second. But we still had good sportsmanship, did some good shots and had lots of fun along the way. On the way home Mrs Schaefer kindly let us go to McDonalds and she bought us an icecream at Canowindra.

Thank you to Mrs Schaefer for all the support and also for driving us.

Hopefully the next generation of the tennis team will have a bit better luck than us. To end with, we hope Grenfell Public goes well in the next round.

Millah, Ellie, Tylah and Ed

Bike Safety Tip

How can children learn to cycle safely?

Children can learn safe pedestrian and cycling behaviour from a young age with support from their families as well as school programs such as our Road Safety Ride2School Day being held on Friday 23rd March (next week). Details of the day’s activities and requirements will be sent home in a separate note but we ask that parents please help their children get prepared so they can fully participate and benefit from the day’s activities. It is important each child: · Bring a bicycle in good working order with at least one working brake (bikes would be preferable to scooter use if this is possible) · Wear a fitted bicycle helmet (standards approved) · Follow RTA safety advice: 1. Until 10 years old, children should cycle in a safe place off the road and away from vehicles and driveways 2. Cyclists must make sure they don’t get in the way of pedestrians (keep to the left of the path and give way to walkers).

3. Children between 10 and 12 years should avoid cycling on busy roads.

4. Children under 12 and older riders, who are accompanying them, may ride on the footpath.

Swimmers Victorious at Western

Last Friday 15 students travelled to Dubbo to compete in the Western Swimming Carnival.

From all accounts all of our students performed well and were very competitive.

In saying this two students were successful in gaining a place to compete at State level. They are Sophie Weekes and Ashleigh Bridge. Congratulations to both of you on a wonderful achievement. A full report will follow in next week’s newsletter.

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Cricket Cudal overcame the Magpies in last week's Final and will play Country this weekend in the Grand Final at the Molong Rec .

A committee meeting of the Molong Rugby League club has set a deadline of this Friday (16th) to come up with enough signed players to form a team to contest this year’s Woodbridge Cup. With only 7 players so far signed the club is appealing for any players interested in playing to come forward by Friday night’s training session at the Molong Rec ground (6PM) and sign-up.

The alternative will be no senior Bulls side this season and that decision will be made on Friday night.

This situation has been caused by several factors, the retirement of some senior players , chronic injuries to others, and the decision of some to play other codes and/or at other clubs.

“The Molong Rugby League club committee has for the past five years been all about fostering a strong local club but now it is over to the players” said Secretary Les Main.

Molong welcomes the re-introduction of Manildra and others to the comp but also notes the sad demise of the Cabonne United Roos 3 junior sides, a big loss to the area, who, despite having a strong hard working committee could not attract sufficient players.

In stark contrast, the Molong Rugby League club has attracted two potentially very strong sides in the Under 19s and the ladies League-Tag team whom we strongly hope will still be supported by sponsors and the public and if so will not be effected, however if support is withdrawn as a consequence of losing the Bulls then the entire club will be in jeopardy.

Steve Pearce – President – 0447-677555 or Les Main – Secretary - 0409-992133

It is with great sadness that the committee for Cabonne Roo’s has had to make the hard decision of forfeiting for the 2012 season.

With many discussions with Country Rugby League and the Lachlan Group we feel it necessary to recruit through out 2012 and come back with vengeance for the 2013 season.

With very little junior registrations, we where unable to make the full three teams that are required for the season. The Lachlan District has also struggled across the board with there numbers and on last count approximately 500 registrations of juniors had not been received based on last years registrations.

The question is where have our juniors GONE!!!

I would like to thank the committee members for the tireless effort and sleepless nights over this decision, and I encourage parents of Molong, Manildra and Surrounding towns, to get behind our club and come on board as committee members, coaches and helpers for our 2013 season.

Country Rugby League will be holding Local training and development days through out the 2012 season, to help promote Junior Rugby League in the Cabonne District; further information will be provided as these dates arise.

A big thank you to the following support from our 2012 sponsors, we thank you so much for being on board and supporting our juniors and look forward to your continued support for 2013.

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